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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-02

Presidential possibilities are now the
chief subject OF discussion among millions
Of citizens who take an interest in the
political affairs and fortunes OF the ma
ton. Curiously enough this discussion
does not include possible candidates for
the Republican nomination. For the first
time in many decades members Of that
party have selected their candidate IN ad-
vance of state and national conventions.
and all that now remains TO be done by
the party organization is to formally en-
dorss President Roosevelt
Such testimony OF confidence has sell
dom, IL ever, been bestowed by the rank
and file OF a political party; that II has
been conferred upon Mr.. Roosevelt is
ton has been eminently satisfactory to
the great body OF his fellow Republicans
throughout the country.
The question which the politically wise
and otherwise are now endeavoring 10 de-
termine is: Who will the Democrats
name for the presidential Officer Judging
from the number OF those mentioned"
the Democracy has a sufficient supply OF
available timber to meet all possible de-
mands for many years TO come. Indeed, 1t
appears to be case Of embarrassment OF
riches
There are, for example, Grover C1eve-
land, David Bennett Hill. william Ran
dolph Hearst Judge Alton r. Parker,
Richard Olney, Mayor Mcclellan OF New
York and several others OF lesser promi-
nence. Cleveland. 1t is urged is the most
available candidate for the coming cam
paIgn because he will command the sup
port of the conservative element OF his
own party. and win tha. OF the Wall
street element that is opposed 20 Presi-
dent Roosevelt because OF lis e'frts 20
restrain and control the operations OF the
trusts.
on the other hand the Bryanite faction
OF the Democracy is bitterly opposed 10
Cleveland because OF his alleged treachery
TO the party's nominee In 1896 and 1900 and
Is said 10 be turning 10 Hearst.
Among all the possible candidates for
the nomlnation Hearst is making the most
active and persistent campaign There is
nothing OF concealment or OF secrecy
about his methods. He has let IL be
known that he desires the nomination
and he has, through the large facilities
for publicity at his command revealed his
ambition which is a laudabe one for any
American citizen 10 entertain.
Those who oppose him urge that he has
been self-seekng and looking only TO
his own ultimate advantage and advance
ment. rather than to the good or the
Democratic party as whole. II
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-02
REPORT 1908
FEBRUARY
FAILURES.

According to reports from branch Of
fees of r. G. Dun & Co. throughout the
United States. commercial insolvencies
during the month OF February were 1908
I'm number and l5,u255s IN amount OF
liabilities. compared with 1890 failures In
the corresponding month OF 1903. when
the amount involved was si0.90. 454. and
10 Suspensions for 81. .302. .O29 In February,
1902.
Manufacturing defaults were 223 In
number and 50. s26.eS5 In amount. against
230 failures for 81. S67 951 last year. Trading
failures numbered 734 with liabilities OF
81, ,2S9. .s0l compared with 734 failures and
81. .5s2. .7o4 defaulted Indebtedness I'm the
same month OF 1903.
Although other commercial failures
were fewer In number. as comparing with
&c. practically all the increased liabilities
were in THIS division, se,e95. .Sl7 comparing
with only s., 4567s9 In February. 1903, and
still less I'm the preceding years.
The phenomenaliy high average OF si45.-
5sl I'm this class was due TO several sus-
pensions OF Baltimore fire insurance COM
panies. and one elevator company at CHI
cago.
Aside from these few exceptional
disasters that swelled the months mer-
camille mortality, there are many en-
couraging symptoms in the record for
February.
OF banking and other hduciary instltu-
tions. there were l3 suspensions. involv-
ing 81 ,S02, 39S. against seven for the 81. 1872
2o6 In the corresponding month last year.
COMMERCIAL FAILURES:
In the following table liabilities OF
strictly commercial failures are given by
months for the past three years:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-02
WANTED Man
after TYPE
OF HEARST.

The Democrats OF Cranston met In the
town hall at Knightsvile last night to
elect delegates TO the state convention
which will he held March 10th at Music
hall and I'm the course OF the proceedings
the issue OF the campaign was announced
as trusts"
The Democratic citizens gathered In the
town hall early and the meeting was call
ed 20 order by the chairman OF the town
committee, Gilbert NJ Luther who after
reading the call asked for nominations
for cnsir1nan and secretary. Edward NJ
sullivan and Joseph Herman were chosen
TO all those offices and on taking the
chair. Mr. Sullivan explained his reasons
for believing that the present year will be
an excellent time to elect Democratic
president for he stated that the present
occupant of the white House II regarded
by many as an unsafe man.
Trusts was the issue which he stated
tho marty should take UP and In part hs
said Never until this time has there
been so general and understanding OF
the trust evil. and never so clear an un-
derstanding W the remedy 10 be applied
10 its cure" said Mr.. Sullivan. "The
American people have seen In the Coal
OIL and Meat Trusts the evils OF these
combinations OF capital. My Views may
differ from those Of other Democrats. but
I believe they are the views OF the great
majority OF people who have studied the
question. and ! believe the trusts grow
out OF three things. The tariff question Is
the nub OF all national questions. There In
a wide distinction between n protective
and a prohibitive tariff"
The delegates TO the state convention
were elected as follows: Gilbert NJ. Lu-
ther. Orlando 8. Hill James r.. Gun, Leon
L. Mott. BENJAMIN Wyman and Edward
NJ. Sullivan. IL was voted that the dele
CATION be empowered TO fill vacancies.
q. s. Standish OF Edgewood announced
that he favored sending out an instructed
delegation and advocated pledging the
delegates to vote for some one after the
Hearst type suggesting the name OF Gen.
Miles as a possibility. When Leon l.. Mott
ana Frank sullivan had spoken I'm favor
OF an instructed delegation a vote was
taken 20 see whether there was a senti-
ment in favor OF the Kansas City plat
form and three hands were shown IN sup
port ~ n candidate who would stand
thereon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-02
gheatrey.'. !

From practically an unknown quantity,
as far as theatreEoers in Boston are con-
cerned. who must be satisfied by ocular
evidence. Nance O'NeE came 10 that
city and from her first appearance at
tained a position In the foremost ranks
OF our greatest living artistes. both for
eign and American. or. perhaps, II would
be better TO say among our foreign artistes
for her work has not been equalled by
any American artistic since Mary Ander-
son. This leaves her as a tragedienne
in the same class with Sarah Bernhardt
and Eleanor Duse.
Miss O'Neil has selected Sudermann's
"Magda" from her extensive repertoire
for her introduction TO the theatregoers
OF Providence and she Will present It
here on Saturday evening, March o. Miss
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-02

When the month opened there was
every indication OF Improvement In bust
ness, and the first two weeks made most
favorable comparison with the preceding
month and the corresponding fortnight In
earlier years. But disasters were nu-
merous, and although nothing OF per-
manently disturbing nature occurred
there was much to produce temporary
embarrassment.
and Japan demoralized the foreign
bourses and precipitated much liquida-
ton OF securities at great sacrifices.
HOPE FOR FUTURE.
Large insolvencies occurred in Europe,
added 10 the pressure here. Two men high
In this country's financial life were sud
denly taken away. which had an ur-et-
Ting influence on the properties In which
they were interested. A most disastrous
fire In Baltimore and several smaller con-
nagrations elsewhere destroyed much
property. and in addition to the individual
losses FIVE insurance companies at Balti-
more suspended, with an aggregate in
debtedness OF about three million dollars.
Violent speculations In grain cotton and
coffee caused extensive losses among
traders who were on the wrong side OF the
market and what Is more significant
commercially, the vagaries or quotations
proved disastrous To many engaged In the
legitimate handling OF those products.
The net result was the heaviest total Of
liabilities for the month OF February In
the last decade and larger losses than in
any month OF recent years. with the ex-
ception OF the four Immediately preceding.
In addition to the other disturbances. the
weather was against trade, severe snow
storms and low temperature causing delay
and loss.
In view OF the many untoward circum-
stances crowded into the short month, ad-
ditionRlly shortened by two holidays.
there is evidence OF a much better under
lying condition In the smallest liabilities
OF any month since last September. and
careful analysis OF the failure statement
discloses much that Is bright with hope
for the future.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-02
ROYAL BLUE LINE

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-02

curiously mottled grey horse. which
comes from the stables OF the car OF
Russia, and IL Mile. Gerard's faYorite pet
20
Mrs Lottie Blair Parker. the author OF
Under Southern Skies" which 10 an.
nounced 10 follow Driven From Home
AT the Empire theatre, was a scnooI
great success, WAY Down East ap-
peared She had written play or two,
one Of them Hearts Aname." which was
not produced until some years after
" Way Down East and Under southern
Skies" before that. but none or them.
with the exception Of one-act comedy.
had been produced. The success OF
Way Down East has been greater than
that of almost any other New Englano
drama, with the exception OF the old Ia
vorite, "The Old Homestead" " and IL Is
still being played In the leading houses,
with It's original star. Under Southern
Skies" was Intended as a companion piece
and 10 bring forth the life OF the South.
It's title was TO have been Way Down
south" but Mrs. Parker finally decided on
"Jinder Southern Skies" Lake some
other successful writers for the stage. she
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-02

STATION
ROBBED,

The ticket Office at the railroad station
at Kingston was broken into shortly after
o'clock last evening.
The station agent had occasion to leave
the building for few minutes and upon
his return made the startling discovery
that the ticket office door had been forced
open and that about $50 had been stolen
from the cash drawer.
The identity OF the thief is known TO
the authorities and his early capture Is
therefore anticipated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-02

ground made by her horse. and both horse
and rider present a picture that brings
forth the most spontaneous admlratlon
and applause Mile. Gerard also presents
seldom attends a performance OF one or
her plays. Her husband is her business
agent and Is an uncommonly good pusi-
ness man. She rs no longer teaching
school for her plays have made her rich.
The attraction for next week at ~,
Park theatre is one OF unusual Interest.
for Agnes Herndon will present that alb
sorblng play. LA Belle Marie"
II is not too much to say that Charley
Grapewin's Awakening of Mr.. Pipp.
this week. is the best show OF It's class
ever seen in that house. Its comedy is
OF notably high order its wit keen ana
its music is both sparkling and unusually
detail IS almost above unfavorRble criu J.
clsm Mr.. Grapewin. In his vaudevilie
"headliner" days never dld anything ~
farce and his stimulation OF "the morning
after is not only bit OF really great
acting. absolutely free from the least
semblance OF responsiveness but TO thosa
who have ever been there" or who have
seen others under like circumstance, In
intensely realistic and true TO ufe.
Charming Anna Chance deserves scarcely
less praise and contributes nightly to
the success OF the piece. while the nu-
merous vaudeville specialties are all Of
exceptional merit
The opportunity TO see Neil Burgess
himself in his great impersonation OF Abb
EHft frue in 'rhe County Fair" viii GER
tainly pack the Imperial to the doors mex:
week Mr. Burgess will assume his orig
inal role here for the first time this sea
son. as he has not previously been with
his company. and all the familiar features
that have made this the most popular and
successful OF all rural dramas Will be
seen with the advantage OF new scenery
and effects, while among the specialties
introduced that OF Dixon. Bowers and
Dixon. the favorite vaudeville "rubes +"
will he especially enjoyable. The sale OF
seats is now progressing rapidly. and
those who would secure choice should
apply at once
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-02
GIVEN A CHANCE, =. =
aid loyal Had Begun Downward Course
Mr.. Wallace VIII Guide Him.

the advice which Mr.. Wallace. the
batlon officer. gives TO Donald loyal. IL
he'd. that young man will take a sharp
h for the better and make good
be for himself. This Is his chance.
byal was arraigned in the Sixth dis
| court today on the charge of larceny
In 80 from the Joseph Banigan Rubber
|pany.
be young man worked for that concern
last Saturday night received his pay.
|onday he went Go the mill ONCE.
another employees number. obtained
.ay envelope containing tii53. and
a.
| |idge Swcetland needed the pleadings
yJc,ais friends and decided to place
accused on probation until June Sd.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-02

ONeirs remarkable genius has been
commented upon as follows: Her i'm
personation OF Magda is a mastery one
marked by much creative ability She
gives the impression that she is not act
ing at all and that the words are her
own.
All the charm the genius. the ncon-
stancy. the self-willedness, the home love.
the love of art. the love OF her child-all
these attributes OF Magda arc rendered TO
the fullest and most artistic extent and
In addition TO her genius Miss O'Neil has
the advantage az a fine stage presence
and a delightful voice Her magnetic
personality holds the audience breathless
until the final fall OF the curtain. Magda
Is one of the most difficult characters to
play for il runs the whole gamut OF emo
tions and can also be interpreted I'm many
WAYS. Miss O'Nell saves her greatest
force for the display OF her maternal feel
ing.
Miss o'Nen has an excellent company
In her support
There are a number OF excellent things
on the very enjoyable program onered az
Keith's this week. and the seeker AFTER
an afternoon or evenings entertainnent
would do we'll 20 look for IL there. one
OF the good things which must not be
overlooked by visitors TO the popular
the treats OF the bill. is the very catchy
little song Those Are the Eyes ! Mean
which is sung by Miss Mindell Kingston
OF the team OF Word and Kingston Miss
Kingston is a dainty and gifted little
woman. who dances lightly and grace
fully and has an extremely pretty voice.
which is heard 60 excellent advantage IN
an all too short selection from Faust.
but Miss kingstons piece de resistance Is
the tuneful little song, In which she de-
scribes I'm words and by her own beauu-
full expressive orbs the various Kinds OF
eyes which suhiugate the masculine
heart She makes a very pretty picture.
clad In her natty Jockey SUIT ana the au-
dience az every performance seem unable
10 get enough or song or singer insist
ing upon innumerable encores at every
performance
Few OF the foreigners who have visited
Keith's this year have made such an EN-
phatic hit as Martinetu and Grossi VINO
this week at that theatre. These men
arrived almost unhcralded. and offer what
is absolutely the funniest and most gen
uiuely novel act seen there Tor many
weeks They have an excellent Idea OF
American comedy, and everything they do
excites uproars OF laughter.
-.
The marvelously intelligent work done
at Keith's this week by the two magnh-
cent horses OF Mile. Helene Gerard II
nothing short OF astonishing Their fcats
are accomplished with very little prompt
ing from their fair mistress. and are linz
tied 10 what rs known as high school rid
ing all the more pleasing because it is
rare 10 the vaudeville stage. Mile. Gerard
IL graceful and accomplished eQucs-
horses. she rides her animals all the time
they are on the stage She makes her
entrance. clad IN a black habit. which
stands out against the clear white back
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-02
LOWEST RATES

Ever made from Chicago 70 the South
west. via chicago Great Western Railway.
NICKEL PLATE ROADS NEW
TOURIST SLEEPING CARS.
one way or round trip tickets on sale
March let and 18th; April 5th and 18th.
For further Information apply TO J. p.
Elmer. G.. r. A.. Chicago, Ill
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-02
SPECIAL Low RATES VIA THE
NICKEL PLATE ROAD.

To ,oiits IN the West and Southwest
one way ,olonist and round trip home
scthte tickets ON sale FIRST and third
Tuesdays each month TO April inclusive.
homeseekers' tickets good 81 days re-
turning
Full particulars on application To L. p.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-02

OF Middlesex, Northbridge and Roxbury
which stood for license. voted 10 close the
saloons. while the village OF Woodbury., a
dry hamlet, went over to the license col
umn. All other places in the county
were unchanged. Three only ont OF IL
counties show n majority for license
whereas In the last elections the number
was nine,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-02
SETTLERS RATES

From Chicago 10 points IN Minnesota
North Dakota. Manitoba. Ontario. Sas-
ka tchewan and Assiniboia. Tickets or
sale by The CnfCHgO Great Western Raj
way every Tuesday In March and April
For further particulars apply 10 J. y
Elmer. @. r A., Chicago, Ill
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-02

"Why is she so sad?'
"Oh, just at the beginning OF winter
she became engaged TO a man with an
automobile and she might just as well
have had a man with horse and
sleigh. Chicago Post.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1904-11-05
BY ELECTRIC SHOCK.
Hendriok Met His Terrible Fate by
Contact With Wires.

Montgomery. Ala. Nov. 1.-The body
OF James II. Hendrick. twenty-five
years old. was found Tuesday morning
on shed adjacent to the American
National bank, and a coroner's jury
rendered a verdict that death resulted
from contact with a powerful current
Of electricity. In the clothing of Hen
drick were found stick OF dynamite
and implements of several kinds en-
Iloyed by safe blowers. Hendrick was
q member OF the Montgomery Greys.
and the body was clad In uniform Of
that company.
In yard at the rear OF the bank
was found suspended from the second
story by rope. bundle containing
two blankets. a comfort. and wrapped
tightly in these Jimmy" drill. brace.
screw driver and other implements.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1904-11-05
Number Of Japs in Hawaii.

OF the total population of the
Hawaiian Islands, as given by the
census of 1900, the Japanese num-
bered oI,111; the Chinese 25,767
the natives, and those in part ma
tive, 54,I4I. The strictly white
population aggregated but 12,74o.
The percentage of Japanese has
since increased. While they are
to be found engaged in banking
and in mercantile pursuits, and
in the professions, most of them
are tillers of the soil, producing
fully two-thirds of the sugar and
other crops en- which the territory
depends for its principal revenue.
Nearly all Tile immigrants coming
to these islands are from the re-
mote provinces of the Japanese
empire. They are the simplest
and most rustic of the people of
Nippon. The new ard surging
life of the Japanese renaissance
has scarcely touched them.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1904-11-05
A Pocket Umbrella.

An umbrella small enough to 60
inside a pocket is a recent inven-
ton. It is designed on the prin-
ciple of the telescope, and consists
of series of telescope slides,
a carrying case and a piece of silk
covering. On opening THE case in
which it is contained the contents
resemble bundle of steel rods in
wrapping of silk. These are,
with little manipulation, con-
verified into an umbrella of the
orthodox shape, the short handle
of which draws out into stick of
the requisite length. The cover
is described as being quite az
stout, tight and rain-resisting as
first-class umbrella Of the old
style.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1904-11-05
GSSlGGgs0 Gf1
A Good and q Rad Wind.

Almost beyond belief is the
story which comes from England
of a trick the wind played not
long ago on the spire of Pres
by'terian church. 1t blew the
steeple above the belfry rs de-
grees out of plumb, 50 that the
spire pointed in rortfpesterly
direction, and it was feared that
it would fall. When the next
morning men were engaged in
Strengthening it the wind veered
around and blew it back to its
original position. OF course, it
was necessary for the men to
strengthen it and its supports, but
the winds freak made their work
much easier.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1904-11-05
Our Newest Islands.

The Mahua group of islands
has been coded to the United
States by the King of Manua and
his chiefs. This is the result OF
the fair rule of Tutuila by the
American naval commandant.
The Manua chiefs refused to cede
the islands when the group was
divided among the three powers
The Manua group are small isl
ands, about seventy-fve miles to
the east Of Tutuila. The popula-
ton is less than 1900.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1904-11-05
BANK HELD UP.
Cashier Killed and Bandits Escaped
Without Securing Money.

Cashier Killed and Bandits Escaped
Without Securing Money.
Cody, Wyo., Nov. 1.-The First Ma
tional bank of Cody was held up Tues
day afternoon by two bandits and the
cashier. r. r. Middaugh. killed. The
robbers rode into town and went
straight to the bank and dismounted.
One entered the bank. the other held
the horses outside. Cashier Middaugh
refused the robbers demand for money
and was shot and instantly killed. The
noise of the shooting brought n crowd
to the bank. but the robbers had fed
instantly after the shooting without
further waiting to get money. All the
available men in town We're soon in
hot pursuit of the fugitives. Sheriff
Champion and a posse overlook the
outlaws at dusk twenty miles south OF
Cody, and battle ensued, in which
Champion had his horse shot from un-
der him, but was unhurt. The bandits
obtained fresh horses at ranch near
by escaped.
Buffalo Bill started from Omaha in a
special car to pursue the robbers, hav-
ing a party of titled Englishmen and
two of his Sioux Indian scouts, and
telegraphed orders for horses to be
waiting his party at the station.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1904-11-05
FEARFUL EXPLOSION.
Mans Head Blown OFF and Anothers
Body Torn to Pieces.

Houston, Nov. 1.-TWO men are dead,
two fatally injured and one severely
hurt as the result of dynamite explo-
sion in the Batson oil field. east Of here,
Tuesday
The dead: John Brumley, McKee's
Rock, Pa; head blown off.
Clarence ]. Hoff of Tennessee; body
blown Is pieces and lodged in tree
near the scene of the explosion.
Fatally Injured: John Rider. Pitts
burg. Pa; a piece of casing blown
through his breast
Bert Holt, blown thirty feet and In
ternally injured.
The pumping foreman was badly In
jured. but will recover.
Dynamite had been placed in the
Guffey company's we'll to loosen thu
casing. Tuesday 1t was decided to pull
It out and reset the charge. In pulling
the explosive UP 1t collided with the
casing. causing the explosion.