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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-10

TO me like long g-drawn note OF sweet
music: II am a soul. Oh. mortal"
For one instant | had fear steal over
me- but having no superstitions TO com
bat II was over in that instant. "oh.
soul or spirit. why do you appear 10 me-
"oh, mortal. II IL given to us you call
souls TO visit the earth which we once
lived on in the bodies OF men, and TO
mortalE who have driven out fear We
can and do appear TO. My mission has
been 10 kndle and nourish soul which
had been started and hourished near TO
immortality I'm the body OF what you call
n great man"
And are We then not born with souls?
IN is so taught us"
There are grains OF truth I'm all re-
ligious teaching. OH. mortal. but no direct
knowledge. Heard you not the words Of
the Master Soul Many are called, but
few are chosen Mans mind creates
within himself the soil upon which the
spark OF "A soul finds Judgement IL Is
not born i'm man II may come at any age
i'm which his mind has developed "A soil.
When a spark Is created another soul
which has gone before is sent back TO
earth 70 try and nourish this spark into
fun soul. If the body does not entirely
smother II by a great evil act TO hu-
manity we mostly succeed"
Then. oh spirit or soul, thou hast been
on this earth before"
Yes, mortal. ! have been created I'm
the body OF mortal whose clay passed
away 500 years ago. Those years I have
been spending on the moon. When you
see the moon In the full is the time mil
lions OF souls are starting on their mis-
sion 10 earth. AS they continue on their
journey towards earth the moonlight
gradually wanes and you have what
mortals call half and quarter moons
Then your mission on this earth is
ended. oh soul"
Yes. mortal. for 500 years more / will
be an inhabitant OF Mars; then another
mission on earth. 800 years more Jupiter,
when my last mission Is filled. | then
ascend 10 Saturn. pass It's Heavenly
wings 10 my final abode In the eternal"
Then have you accomplished your mis-
sion on earth, oh soul?"
Alas No. For many years | have
nourished the spark in the body OF a
great statesman. you mortals call
senator. but his last speech has
there is no soil left TO create another
spark"
And is this statesman or senator
dead?"
mo, no: Oh mortal: he still lives and
represents one OF your great small states.
and is called power. but he has killed
his power by smothering his soul I'm the
interest OF the soulless coal companies"
"Oh, / see: you refer 10 one who had
grown too large for a small state. Too
bad. too bad, oh spirit. This is sad news
TO me. and such gloom comes over me
that | woke up. Mr.. Editor. and had to
saw wood again. for alas | had no coal
in my cellar, and not being a regular GUS
toner II was denied me by soulless cor
porations. j. +. b.
BUCKsAW PHILOSOPHER.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-10
BRYAN'S CASE HOPELESS.

There is hope for William Jennings Bryan His Of free
silver unacy without possibility Of in Mexico
reenty and Monterey srenuouy advised
the got standard He told these
|pcrencng all the delights Of free silver coinage the interests
|o the big fnanciers are adverse people
These fnan he declared money
|bc increased and that they may control it,
Nor that all He proceeded explain that same
designing drive stand
then make profits themselves by furnishing the
gold bonds the country he
expned the people furnish the money and bonds but il
hc bonds gold the nancers be applied
kro the gold
Thus did Billy Bryan Mexico against the eparablc
W becoming the pahng OF the 6nanciers This j. sufficient
opening that absolutely
ryan will reach condition Of sanity silver question
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-10

Mrs. Rich, illustrated on the piano uy "a
tlonal airs. such as Dixie" Maryland.
My Maryland" Bonnie Blue Flag"
when Johnny Comes Marching Home"
Battle Hymn OF the Republic" etc
The final paper was by Mrs. Lincoln
Davis on The Life and Writings Of Ed
ward Everett Hale"
STATE FEDERATION.
The executive board. Rhode Island
State Federation of women's clubs held
a special meeting at the residence OF the
state president. Mrs. Edward L. John
son, IN Central Falls, Tuesday afternoon.
January 6. 1909. at 2 O'Clock. Tho presi-
dents OF Federated clubs I'm r. l., were
invited TO attend the meeting which was
devoted 10 consideration OF the Curfew
law-no business being transacted
The speakers OF the afternoon were DR..
Mary a. jerks. police matron of Paw
tucket. and Miss Mary Fits, former
police matron OF Central Falls. Both
speakers earnestly advocated the curfew
law as a practical means OF reducing
crime among tho youth or the community
and preventing some OF the evils OF
street education. The ordinance has been
tried with successful results In many cit
les and towns. The addresses were full OF
suggestions which will. doubtless be dis
seminated In the clubs by those who
were privileged TO attend the meeting.
The story OF how the other half OF the
children lives was indeed revelation.
and sounded unknown depths OF suffering
and depravity.
Mrs Johnson. expressed her desire
that the curfew movement might be
brought 10 the attention Of Rhode Island
clubwomen and their interest aroused A
vote OF thanks was rendered TO the
speakers OF the afternoon, after which
the discussion Of the subject was infor-
mally continued over the tea cups. The
afternoon was both profitable and pleas
ant--the hospitality and cheer OF Mrs.
Johnsons home being I'm agreeable con-
trast 20 the storm without
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-10
MADAME
PATTI IS
PLEASED
Returns Sincere Thanks fa
SteinHay Piano Placed at Her
Disposal by Manufacturers

New York. Jan. e.--While Madame
Adelina Patti has retired from the oper-
attic stage. she still appears in concerts
and retains an active interest in musical
matters as the following letter recently
received by the steinway company cw-
dences.
Carlton Hotel, Pail Mall. London.
Dear Sirs-I beg to thank you for the
Steinway plano you have kindly placed at
my disposal during my stay In town-and
at the same time | have much pleasure
in saying that / found the tone richer
and more beautiful owing To the improve
ments you have made In the construction
of these pianos-I am. faithfully yours.
ADELlNA PATTI.
Baroness Cederstrom.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-10
WHAT IS GOING ON i'm
THE LOCAL WOMEN'S CLUBS.

The regular fortnightly meeting OF the
Rhode Island 'womans club was held in
the Trocadero on Wednesday afternoon.
with the president. Mrs George r. Baker,
In the chair. The program for the after
noon was in charge OF the section Of
chairman.
The distinguished guest and speaker
Of the afternoon was Prof Thomas ID.
Wood OF Columbia university and his sub
ject. Physical Education. What Should
IL Include?" -
BY way OF introduction Prof. Wood
read an extract from an article I'm the
Outlook" of January 3, entitled Beauty
for Working People" Then in brief. he
said The human body should be as
perfectly trained as possible. in mind and
heart the highest and best that IAN be.
we should have; IL has to do with the best
OF health.
"The struggle which leads 10 these
ideals is for the highest educat tion. edu-
cation in Its broadest sense. Education
the world II Is difficult 20 define n
word which means so much Educltion
means today less OF actual knowledge
than formerly: IL extends Throughout lte.
IL is worth great deal TO know THIS end
much Is attained in early life II also
extends over the - hours Of the day.
Physical education has been too limited.
n has been confined too much 90 GYM
nastics. too much 10 the body alone. not
enough 10 the mind and body
1T goes with some Of our ideals that
self culture is the aim 10 he attained.
II Is selishness II ~ stops before Il reach
es the final end. There is too little
imagination. too narrow horizon.
Physical education ls that part Of life
which prepares the life for higher et-
ncIency. We neglect the forces that
would keep us well. We should r,nlize
that health is not an end in itself but an
essential element TO the best In life"
In closing Frof Wood said II know
of no higher ideal for the youth than n
perfect body" a lengthy discussion fol-
lowed the lecture.
READ. MARK AND LEARN CLun.
The last meeting Of the Read. Mark and
Learn club was held at the resiiencs %
Miss Bertha Smith. so Providence street.
with the president. Mrs. julia Ashley Rich
I'm the chair.
The literary hour was devoted to the
subject ~ American history. American
literature and music and in his conn.
tion an interesting paper wss frnd ~
Mrs. Jiilson on Abraham Lincoln ard The
Stamp Question"
This was followed by an entertaining
talk on the Music Of the Civil Wa ~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-10
A SMILE OR TWO

"The papers say that another life OF
Naroieon is to be placed on the market
Good II begins TO look as " the reign
OF the historical novelist was about end
ed d"-Clevcland Plain Dealer.
when n woman wants husband
she doesn't 80 looking In n club for one. {"
said the short haired maiden lecturer
Not unless she happens to be mar
ried," suggested one Of the long haired
sisters I'm the audience. Yonkers states-
man.
Both those lords are after her. and
shc doesnt know which TO accept
lent ono a. good as the other
Yes hut she cant tell In advance
which IL the cheaper. Louisville rost
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-10
PLAYING PEANUT POLITICS.

Broad-minded Republicans regard with feeling
q Encouragement akin dismay the raby partisan spirit shown
during the week the house by the representatives
Of their party This spirit first displayed itself in the refusal of the
permit the voice in the selection of
the Of that body but its glaring manifestation
made yesterday when nominations made by the
lad upon the table when presented for confirmation
The rt that of Col Philip s. Chase commissioner
relocate the Providence pointed
that Col Chase Rhode Islands
swevng Republicans necessary that he
neny qualified for the efficient performance of the duties of the
Office for which Governor him.
refused confirmation and further by laying the
abe because he well qualified because Republican
jority In the senate is opposed to him2
Not all This action taken solely show how power
the who last November by people
of Rhode Island by plurality of nearly 1t intended
emphasize what is of regret
people still dominated consenceless ring though they
partly broken the hold that dscredted aggregation upon
In the OF Dr. James Sullivan nominated for member of
the police commission the
case of Col Chase Ultimately however will
r. this that Col Chase will be given the office for which
named while DR.. Sullivan will And yet Dr. Sullivan in
well qualified police COM
missioner Col Chase supervise monuments
Governor Garvn does believe appointing should
in the executive On contrary holds
designing coterie political hapies police COM
mission bill through the assembly that this power belongs
should remain with the city of Providence Under
however required make appointment existing
This he did purely doing
made admirable choice in Dr. Sullivan by equip
personal qualifications and experience management
large business interests eineny efficient
valuable service
In accepting such offer DR. Sullivan compelled
make large sacrifices but
Of fearless capable public Such men
he cannot be sweved from the line of duty Temptation
touch camor affect action That is
why they vastly be preferred place.
who, having failures their cangs the
public for perpetual support
But already made clear Dr. Suivans will not
be confirmed The Republicans in assembly will
game of politics until
the people of Rhode Island have another opportunity
them the polls
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-10
A LAY OF THE LOST LACE

n LA Of IatE.
Editor Providence News:
Why hast thou done IT, o Garvin why?
Pity the multitude's heart broken cry.
Lorn and despondent. overwhelmed with
grief:
Speak to them comfort, o mighty chief.
Take what thou wilt, but grant us this
grace
Spare us. o spare us the Coloners lace.
How we have loved it, What pure delight
Welled in our eyes at the gorgeous sight.
The golden glory that CLEANED like
Upon the breasts OF our local Mars.
The pomp that awes. the passion that
thrills
spake to each heart in the Coloners
- frils
Something Of Dewey. and likewise schley.
Fragment OF vendor of breezy War
Cry"
Bit OF policeman and bell boy gay.
Flavor OF Ching from far off Cathay.
Messenger boy, and the tourists guide,
Are blended all ir the Colonel's pride.
Lay heavy burdens upon our backs.
The discipline sore OF the single tax
Smite IL thou wilt with mailed fists
The Philadelphia philanthropists.
Well kiss the rod and be unafraid.
But, lay not hands on the Coloners
braid.
wouldst thou cloud the sunshine on
Tommys face
As he cries 20 Ma. look at Pas gold
lace.
Now don't he look, oh. just too cute
In his pretty. glittering uniform suit"
While PA" hangs on like a warrior
grim
As II riding were no new thing to him.
Why shouid'st thou nlch 1T Whence this
alarm?
In maiden's eye It's a wondrous charm,
IL soothes the baby. cheers wifie's
heart
To see her spouse look like Bonaparte
With warlike mien. as though born TO
rule
The nations hosts IN strise's sternest
school.
To serve ones party. through good and i'll
Merits reward OF fine tuck and fril:
Grudge not the victors their war-won
spoils,
Recompense meet for strategic tolls.
Some seek Doodle. and others get place
Some Colonels title and golden lace.
Recall thy mandate, Garvin do.
Repent In time or thou mayest rue
This harsh decree this hssty zeal.
'Tis easy 10 wound but hard 20 heal
wipe these tears from n states sad
face.
Restore our Joy and the Coloners lace.
j. A. ROTHERY.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-10
DIED..

DENNEY In this city. on the sth inst,
William j. Denney.
Funeral from his late residence. bS jos
lin street Monday, Jan. 10. at $50 d. m.
Rela atives and friends are invited to at
tend
inst. Octavius Cottrell.
Notice OF funeral later.
EDWARDs-in this city. Jan 9th. VIII
liam Stanton Edwards. husband OF Allie
HodgCon Edwards. aged 3s years Resi-
dence. rear 65 Howell street.
Funeral notice later.
EIeEL-In Schenectady. ~. Y. Jan. 9TH
Christian Eibel formerly Of Providence, .
in the s0th year Of his age.
ELLioTT--In this city. the 9th inst.
Jane M. wife OF Thomas j. Elliott.
Funeral services Sunday. the 1ith inst.
at y. m. at the residence OF her SON
in-law. Richard A. Sweet 4os Hartford
avenue. Relatives and friends are invited
to attend
GATToNE-In this city. on the 9th inst,
Yaooleno. the beloved son OF Thomas
aud Maria Gattone. aged year. .
months and l6 days
Funerah-from his parents residence.
No. 70 Spruce street. on Sunday the llth
inst. at p. m. Relatives and friends
invited to attend.
FfNNFtoGc III INOftn o'lludif. stn hhst-s
Margaret Harold, in her Goth year.
PURvERE--In East Providence, on the
7th inst. Catherine H.. wife OF wash
ington c. Purvere. aged 60 years.
Funeral from her late residence, No. IS
Walnut street East Providence. Sunday.
January II, at p. m. Relatives and
friends are invited 10 attend.
suLLIvAN--In Pawtucket Jan. 8. Ellen
widow OF Daniel Sullivan.
Funeral from the residence Of her son,
jeremiah Sullivan. 272 Division street.
Sunday. Jan. H. at , y. m. Relatives and
friends are invited to attend
WilkiNsoN-In Greenville. r. /. on the
9th inst. Adelaide Elizabeth. daughter
OF the late William and Asha Wilkin-
son. In the 62d year OF her age.
Funeral private.
WiLBUR-In Newbury. VT. on the 7th
inst. ]. Henry Wilbur. aged 65 years.
10 months. 2S days.
Funeral services at his late residence.
81 Vineyard street. Sunday. the lith inst,
at o'clock y. m. Relatives and friends
are invited 10 attend.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-10
RIVERSIDE.

Tomorrow at the United Congrega tsonal
church the following order Of services
will be observed: At io:a5. general SER
vice: Rev. l.. J. Ferris OF the Newman
Congregational church will exchange pull
pits with the pastor. 1915. s. s. hour:
lesson. Christian Living" at the Chris
tian Endeavor will hold their meeting
topic. Bringing Others 10 Christ" led by
" @. Smith. Sr; at $50, preaching by tho
pastor. Rev. T. +. Norris
JOINT INSTALLATION.
Last night Farragut post and the We
mans Relief corps connected with the
post held Joint installation ir Castle
hall under the direction Of Mrs. Hattie
Wood. department. president. assisted Ivy
Mrs. Emily \ Hunter as department con-
ductor. Following is the list of officers
who were installed: President Mrs.
Mary r Hayward. senior vice president.
Mrs Francis A. Leonard. junior vice
president Gertrude Hougtlng: secre.
tary, Amelia q. Monroe; treasurer. Annie
y. Higgins; chaplain. Sarah Il. Crowell.
conductor. Iris ]. Ballou. guards. Lydis
Brown. assistant conductor Annie NJ
Jencksi color bearers, Lillian T. Crowell.
Alora fepper. Lizzie Williams and Ruth
GortOn.
After the installation exercises were
over n dainty collation. was served Sew
eral visitors were present. represeting
Slccum post Bucklin post and Arnold
post. Among the speakers were Mrs. Hat
tie Ford and Franklin Ham. The install
laiion was very well attended and was n
most successful afair.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-10
The Voice of
The People
.~~>N>N>N~~~>~~>,

THE BUCKsAw PHILOSOPHER.
Editor Providence News:
The other evening 7 was on the highest
point Of one Of our largest mountains.
what a glorious view and a magnificent
sunset How puny. conceited man ap-
pears ~ you gaze around at the wonder
ful works OF nature and contemplate the
vastness OF space and other worlds which
evolve millions upon millions OF miles
away.
twilight I beheld n light approaching N
had a swaying. wavy motion, like bird
floating I'm tho breezes Thinking a.
might be q mortal like myself I holiered:
who goes thers7' The answer came
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-10

Even thus early signs multiply that
next November will witness still great
er political upheaval here in Rhode ISL
and than last The people have tired OF
being hoodwinked. bullied. insulted and
defed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-10

over sls2 900 were the net earnings OF
the steel trust during l9o2--certainly a
significant indication or the enormous re-
wards that come TO organized capital
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-10

Since Gen. Greene took the manage
ment OF the New York police department.
into his hands members Of the force are
surprised that all II requires TO secure
promotion is a good record.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-10

Those astute gentlemen who are play
ing peanut politics up at the state house
should not forget that when the people
take a hand at the game they win.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-10

Public office Is often the refuge OF
those who prove failures in their private
business
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-10

Senator Aldrich makes mistake II he
imagines the people have short memories.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-10

4 horse ard coupe. the property of
George y. Phillips. were found by officer
Benson az Pine and Richmond streets
carly this morning and the rig. was later
returned to the owner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-10

The interesting inhabitants OF the ISL
and OF Guam want TO be endowed with
American citizenship. AS the Pacific cable
will touch the island. and OF all our In
sulsr possessions Hawaii is the only one
now giving US political scandals. II might
be well for the reading public TO give the
dear people OF Guam citizenship rights"
San Francisco Call.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-10
! N)HAr CrHERs!
!? MRE 81 PING
G0 . . . . . . 90 a~1

The immediat' question Dor tho deter
mination of the senate Is Senator
Lodges resolution suspending for ninety
days tho duty on anthracite. II the duty
got In by mistake and Is admitted TO be
monstrous. why should II not be repeal
ed7"-PhiladelphiaL Ledger.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-10

''If this country il 10 carry on any con-
siderable trade with the Philippine ISL
ands IL must have regular steamship
Communication with them. That Is abso-
lutely necessary to commercial busi-
ness. but there. is not enough trade now
10 warrant the establishment OF such
line. e."--Philadelphia Press
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-10

THE conspicuous weakness and lame
ness OF the Democratic party for some
years have been due to It's lack OF sound
principles, its failure TO take n courage
Gus, positive stand on the great questions
OF the time. When IL has not been mega
tive IL has been passive. 1t has followed
the line OF least internal resistance. -
Kansas City Star.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-14
Brief Bits Of News.

]. NJ Hanaford. second vice presi-
Gent of the Northern Pacific, who was
IN the city yesterday. said that road
would have 30 new freight trains
ready for business by the time the
present grain crop is ready to be
hauled.
Ben Maybee, teamster, is in the
county Jail in default of n $50 fine
assessed against him by Justice
Stocker for kicking his 16-ycar-old
sister. Vada, In the head and stomach.
The family live near Paramount Gem
etery and Maybee was arrested on
complaint of Arthur Quimby. living
at Mansfield avenue and Lincoln
street. who learned OF the cruelties
of the brother
Clarence Written, IL years of age,
Son of l.. b. Written, proprietor of
the Written building. was held up by
three small boys at Lincoln street
and the Northern Pacific tracks yes
terday evening and robbed of sweet
bread and other pastry. The police
arrested Harry Lewis, II years: John
Lewis, ~ years, and Frank Hocken-
berry, 10 years old. The boys ate the
pastry In Northern Pacific freight
car.
At the meeting of the finance com
mittee OF the city council yesterday
Attorney Avery and Charles Theis APP
peared on behalf of the Washington
GaAlight 4 Coke company. now ask
ing for franchise. and stated their
company was n bona fido company of
: ST. Louis capitalists who tried To buy
out the present gas company. but fail
ed In their attempt. and who now de-
sired to come into the field as indie
pendent. Legitimate competitors. They
promised to have the plant well un.
der construction within 30 days If the
franchise Is granted
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-14
CURATOR M'PHEE ADDS
TO POLICE CABINET

Curator McPhee Of the curio cabi-
het of articles that have figured in
prominent Spokane crimes Is adding
constantly to the. collection and dur
ing the past month has received some
of the most valuable Of the relics. ,
The shotgun with which James
Warwick. 10 years Of age, committed
suicide on Sunday. April ~, is the
latest article added. 1t was put in
the collection yesterday and stands
beside the Winchester shotgun with
which Gushing Killed his hired man
Several years ago.
Tie large bundle of checks on diff
ferent banks throughout the United
States, found in the possession of
Charles Brown. alias Charles Eubank,
arrested at the Great Northern sta
tien last week, is also In the collec-
ton. Several of the checks contain
samples OF Browns ability az forg
er. Browns photograph has also been
added to the rogues' gallery. He was
driven out of town several days ago.
Frank Rust is represented by the
machine for slipping card up the
sleeve, found in his possession when
he was arrested for beating some of
the gambling houses. He was chum
of "Swede Sam Boulf the dice-load-
ing man, arrested in January, 1908.
James Harrison, arrested by De-
teotive McDermott on March II, 1908,