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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-16
NOTES FROM STAGELAND.

Augustus Thomas excellent play
Arizona" returns 10 the Empire theatre
next week. with the proud record OF hass-
ing played longer In New York city
than any other dramatic production.
"Arizonas" two long runs. one at the
Herald Square theatre and one al the
Academy OF Music set a new pace for
the dramatic managers and one which
they will nnd 81 hard TO follow with any
OF the attractions OF this years produc-
ton. Arizona" In one OF the brightest
most interesting and most wholesome
plays ever written by an American
author.
Happy Hoolgans sensational ride
around the hoop is not the only feature
OF Looping the Loop, which comes TO
the Park theatre next week. There are
many other surprises I'm this musical
success which makes IL the best and
greatest farce comdy organization ever
exploited The cast includes such names
as Ross Snow. John "Chines" Leach,
Phil OFT, Barney Reynolds. Ed Besley.
Carl w. Sanderson. Emelien Benner.
and Rosita Reveria.
s.s
Miss Rose Melvirle's characterization
of Sis Hopkins'' grows more delightful
each season; and those who saw 1t last
year and have enjoyed II again this
week at the Imperial, note many new
delicate touches that add materially to
it's charm. The play IL splendidly
mounted. Miss Melvifes company is an
excellent one; and those who enjoy two
hours OF genuine merriment are sure to
find this one OF the best attractions seen
at the Imperial. The usual matinees
will be given tomorrow and Saturday.
but none on Friday.
ss-
The published and apparently bona fde
statement that the victim OF a hold -up
in the Indian Territory. upon seeing his
experience reproduced I'm THE Great
Train Robbery" was 80 impressed that
he stuffed his watch into HIS mouth and
tried to crawl under his reserved dollar
seat. may be discounted at achurch fes-
tival. but the fact remains that the scene
Is thrilling and most realistic one. as
will be demonstrated all next week at
the Imperial.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-16

Two taken out an accident insurance and
II live to see the end OF the season TN
thank my lucky star"
do YOU like 'Pals7" asked OF Mrs.
Davis. a sweet. dainty little woman whom
have always very much admired as
much for her charming sirlish simplicity
an for her cleverness
Very much. ineed. think Mr.. Day
has done wonders I'm telling such a clear
ana interesting story In 30 short a t1me.
In N minutes. Then, too, our chief OBJ
Ject is To please tho people before whom
We play, and the applause and entfu-
siasm makes us believe that many NJ not
AL are pleased, and the many offers Mr..
Davis has been obliged to refuse from
managers. owing 10 the fact that wa
are booked solid UP to JuDe, are a sure
proof that they like Pals But I am al
ways IN fasr lest either Mr.. Davis or
Mr.. Greene will get hurt. They laugh at
my fears. but sometimes Il does seem as
IL they would get hurt"
MY CHIEF digestion 10 Pals" !" said Mr..
Davis with a fond glance at his wife, lis
that IL doesn't give Mrs. Davis az much
as much or an opportunity an l would
like 10 have her have. The emotional
work she does Is something entirely diff
ferent from anything vaudsvils people
have ever seen her do but wish she had
some more comedy
But, Hal, dear. think of the lovely
part Mr.. Day has written for me in the
elaborated version for next season. Oh,
It's lovely, and I'm just dying to set at
It,"
rs the play already nnished7'' asked.
Yes. indeed. and ths scenery is being
built. Tho play is very little like our
sketch, in fact one would hardly recog-
nize the similarity. The only thing Is
that Mr.. Day has used the agnt for the
climax OF the last aot There will lie
fourteen members In the cast. Mr.. CIR
bett viii play my part. and win have the
leading comedy role-the role OF Higgins,
the stable boy. which has been enurely
rewritten and Ia now a star part Mrs.
Davis really has a very pretty part M
the leading woman. John Bdward Traver.
an English actor which IN exactly Cor
belts height, 6 IT IN. and weighs ten
pounds more than Mr.. Corbett, has been
engaged 60 play the heavy. Mr.. Corbett
and I will be Joint stars and will Jointly
manage the company, playing the popu-
lar priced theatres. Ouch, That shoul-
der does after all hurt a bit. Here. Mr..
Pugilist--"
Don't call me that. Hal; don't call me
that. Call me an actor. but don't call me
pugihst. 'Twould break my poor old
mothers heart could she hear YOU"
"Cut the nonsense and come rub my
shoulder with this lineament."
THE MATINEE GIRL.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-16
PORTSMOUTH.

Rev Osborne Hoffman OF the Friends
school Providence. preached in the
Friends Meeting House Sunday morning
During his stay In town ne was the guest
OF Albert w. Lawrence and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Maddocks OF Boothbay.
Me. who came here on their wedding
trif to visit their aunt, Mrs. Ella Fish.
have returned home.
Miss Emma n. Anthony Of Tfvsrton was
in town last week visiting relatives.
Mrs. Osborne Hoffman of Providence
has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs Henry
Anthony OF Quaker Hill.
Mrs. John #. Chase is reported to be Sc
riously I'll.
DR.. and Mrs. Francis p CONWAY are
receiving congratulations on the addition
to their family, Saturday-twins-a boy
and girl
Motorman Joseph Sullivan is also re
ceiving congratulations on the birth OF a
son.
William II Tajlman mas n plentiful sup
ply of Ice harvested both ice house and
the annex being filled
The school COMMITTEES heid a Quarterly
meeting Monday afternoon. The only
business transacted was the passing OF a
vote to the effect that for the future the
teachers OF tho public schools in town
will he engaged by the school committee.
instead OF trustees. School district No. 5
Is $500 I'm debt and assessments may be
made To discharge the debt.
The town council and court OF probate
held their regular monthly meeting Mon
day afternoon IN the town hall. In court
Of probate the business transactions were:
Inventory on the estate OF Jonathan c.
Gould allowed and ordered recorded; Eva
Thorpe presented n petition TO be ap-
pointed administrator on the estate OF
John Il. Thorpe, which was referred TO
the next meeting OF the town council:
upon the petition OF Frances Brazil.
widow Of John Brazil. late OF the west
ern Islands. Joseph T.. Detena was ap-
pointed administrator until letters tesla
mentary have been issued 10 the execu-
tor. Manuel r. DE Camera presented an
instrument In writing purportlng 10 be
the last VIII and testament of John
Brazil requesting that the same be sp-
proved and letters testsmentary be issued
10 him. The petition was referred 70 the
next meeting
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-16
BURIED THE
WRONG
WOMAN

New York. March l6.-Mrs Ignscio
valents returned TO her home AZ No. ui
East sixtieth street, from which she
disappeared after a trifiing quarrel. She
had been hiding with relatives. while
her husband believed her dead. but when
she learned that the funeral OF Mrs.
vaiente'' had been held she thought IT
was time to go homo and inquire into
the matter.
MY Angelica's ghost" shreked the
affrighted Valente, as ne caught sight
OF her face. He was speedily convinced,
however that his visitor was no appari-
tlon. Then the awful fact flashed upon
him-he had buried strange woman in
his wife's wedding gown
Valente has asked the city 10 pay him
$3.50 to recompenss him for the lost gown
and the cost OF the funeral. He says
that after the quarrel he spent. several
days In a fruitless search for his wife
Sorrowfully he went TO the morgue
where he saw body that he thought he
recognized.
''I wasn't quite sure at first" he told
his wife at the risk OF new quarrel,
because the dead woman seemed little
better looking than you. But the man
at the morgue said people always looked
better after they were dead and the
undertaken had fixed them up for burial.
He convinced me and so / brought
the body home and gave II the best
funeral could. / got out your wedding
dress and had 81 put on the body. Just
as you told mo TO do. / thought per-
haps you would know and that you
would forgive our little spat."
Valente win buy his wife a dress finer
than the one he buried IL the city pays
his claim. j. r. Mckinney. chief ad-
juster OF claims believes valente's .
story.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-14
An Unfortunate Choice.

Mrs. Black, with a family of eight,
could keep cook, but Mrs. Green,
who paid the same wages and whose
family numbered only two, expert
enced the greatest difficulty in per-
suading one to stay with her. Mrs.
Green was troubled about it, and nat
urally sought suggestions wherever she
could get them. One day the two wo-
men happened to meet at a news deal
er's stand.
I'm buying" explained Mrs Black,
"a Swedish newspaper for my cook.
She likes to read, and l take one home
to her occasionally"
"Why," exclaimed Mrs. Green, II
wonder If that's the reason you're so
successful in keeping a girl. I've al
ways wanted to know the secret"
Possibly it's one Of the reasons
admitted Mrs. Black.
'Pm going to try 1t myself" an
nounced Mrs. Green, promptly taking
a copy Of the same paper.
A week later the two women met
again near the agency where Mrs.
Green was looking for new cook
"Well," asked Mrs. Black, smiling,
"how did the newspaper scheme
work."
at didn't work at ALL" confessed
Mrs. Green. II bought Swedish pa
DER. and the girl was a Finn"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-14

Miss Marcia had shamed and insult
ed her. 1t would be darling venge
ance to smile at her and say: LET the
money go to charity, Aunt Marcia
We can take care of ourselves"
Loris began suddenly to stifie. She
sprang up and darted to a window, but
could not open it. Gasping, she flew
to the door, opened it and saw fame
and smoke below. All the big hall was
like furnace, with the servants asleep
in the south wing and Miss Marcia
snoring and unconscious across the cor.
ridor.
In a minute Loris had her door open
and shut and was dragging her from
bed toward the east window. 1t gave
on a piazza roof, whence escape might
be possible. Loris saw instantly it was
easily possible to her 1.-the strength
yet Miss Marcia moaned and prayed
and hid her eyes. Like lightning Loris
thought of what the elder woman
meant to her own future. If she were
out of the way? With sudden hatred
Of self and superhuman strength she
clutched and tugged and strained and
at last got Miss Marcia on the roof
Then Loris dropped down and called to
men running wildly about: "A LADDER
A ladder! Save Miss Helstone! And
then she sat down, suddenly faint
while strong and willing arms com
pleted the work of rescue.
Miss Marcia never did things half
way. AS soon as she could sit up she
caught Loris' hand, saying through
tears: Forgive me! Oh, do forgive
me! 1 had insulted you, but you didn't
leave me to burn alive! You-you are
the wife of john"
II have thought SO all the time.
Loris said, hiding her happy face in
Miss Marcia's breast.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-14
LOVE sf LORIS
BY MARTHA
McCULlOCH- WILLIAMS
Copyright, 1904. by Martha McCulloch-
Williams

No man Is stronger than destiny. II
Helstone could possibly have helped it
he would never have fallen under Loris
Gordon's spell.
There was no reason whatever for 1t
and many very excellent reasons
against 1t. The chief reason wore a
cap and spectacles, was of sound mind
and memory, with a pretty penny to
dispose Of and an undying hatred for
all the Gordon name.
Helstone himself had next to nothing
except loving memories Of spend
thrift father Miss Marcia Helstone,
his fathers sister, had welcomed the
repentant prodigal with open arms,
cherished and tended him all his life
and after his death kept his memory
green.
Indeed there lay the chief root of her
hatred for the Gordons. If an elder
Loris Gordon had not played him fast
and loose he might never have gone
wandering to and fro and roaming up
and down. Though he had ended by
marrying a wife much more to his sis
ter's mind, she sorrowed savagely over
his frustrated career. Miss Marcia, as
ambitious as she was illogical, laid at
the Gordon door his wasted opportu-
nifty.
Naturally she had guarded her neph-
ew closely, doing many odd things to
make sure he should not be brought in
contact with tie treacherous race. So
cially that often made things awk-
ward. The Gordons were easily lead
ers among the dozen first families Of
Marbury. The first families all lived
in big, handsome old houses, set each
in the midst of a considerable estate,
and so fairly encircling the village.
Between them and the mill folk, who
were villagers proper, Il great gulf was
fiXCd--one crossed only at Christmas
and Easter, when those who had be-
stirred themselves joyously in behalf
OF those who had not.
Ii was the "Christmasing" that had
done it. They had met among the
poor How was poor Miss Marcia,
who did not go "Christmasing," to
know that Loris' smile was enchanting
and set the most delightful dimples at
play in her cheeks, or how should she
guess at something stronger, more
mysterious, something quite transcend
ing beauty, that suddenly shone out Of
the girls eyes, warming, irradiating
John Helstone's heart?
John Helstone was brave and above
board Before he spoke to Loris he
had it out with his aunt. II owe you
everything-you have been father,
mother and fairy godmother all in
one" he said. II would do ANYTHING
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-14
VXVsFSF9FF u

such child belongs. Truant officers
shall be entitled to such compensation
for services rendered, as shall be fixed
by the board of directors appointing
him, which compensation shall be
paid from the contingent fund of said
district.
ENFORCEMENT OF THE LAW.
It shall be the duty of the director
or president of the board of directors,
or any truant officer appointed by such
board Of directors, to enforce the pro-
visions of this act. to sue for and re-
cover the penalties herein provided,
and to institute criminal prosecution
against any person violating the pro-
visions of this act, and any such
officers neglecting to do SO within
thirty (S0) days after written notice
has been served upon him by any oiti-
zen Of said district within which such
offending person resides, shall himself
be liable to fine of not less than ten
(10) dollars nor more than twenty (20)
dollars for each offense.
The law as amended last year pro-
vldes that attendance at school must
begin on the first week of school after
the first day of September, unless the
board of school directors shall deter
mine upon later date which date
shall not be later than the first Mon
day in December.
DUTIES OF TEACHERS AND
SCHOOL OFFICERS.
Section Z. All teachers of the pub
lie schools Of the state. county super
intendents and school officers and en-
ployes. shall promptly report to the
Secretary of the school corporation
any violations of the provisions of
this act of which they have knowledge
Or information and he-the Secretary
shall promptly inform the president of
the board of directors thereof and such
president shall. if necessary. call a
meeting of the board of directors to
thhN SuCiI dCtiOh tiSiOOh dS tI0 idCth
shall Justify.
MOTEL wish to say. regarding
the law, that it is not designed that
this law shall work hardship to any,
or shall interfere with the conscien-
tious soruples of any individual or in
dividuals, but it is the purpose of the
law to provide the means whereby
every child. who is mentally and
physically in condition to attend
school shall come within the beneficent
influences of the schools at least six
teen weeks each school year, so that
he or she may acquire the necessary
knowledge of American institutions
that he may become an intelligent
and loyal citizen of the municipality
and state.
e. J. HOOK.
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cha this one living creature of her own
blood.
Loris was proud and shy. John had
gone away silent. So she kept well to
herself for the most part, although
she read to Miss Marcia and dutifully
drove with her all the fine afternoons,
to say nothing Of playing the three
games Of chess required to put the
elder lady in proper state for sleep.
She also, as in duty bound, exclaimed
over the Helstone diamonds when
Miss Marcia exhibited them. But 1t
took her aback to have Miss Marcia
say abruptly after month of all this:
IF John marries to please me, his
wife will be fortunate. If he does not,
everything goes to charity. If it should
go, I wonder would you be sorry for
him"
ut would depend" Loris said, flush
ing family. very sorry-unless he got
something he cared more about"
'H-m! / fancy you think he cares
more for-you," Miss Marcia said
pointedly. He thinks SO too. That is
why you are here. l brought you to let
you see that you don't fit in. You
would only make him miserable-even
more miserable than you would make
me. hope you are sensible enough to
see what is best. ! will give you $10,-
600 the day you marry-some other
man than my nephew-Dr. Hickson,
say. I'm sure he is wild about you.
Marry him before John comes home"
THANK you for nothing. l don't
want either your money or your neph-
ew," Loris said haughtily, her face
scarlet. She turned to go, with a ges-
ture of farewell.
Miss Marcia stopped her by saying
fretfully: you must not think Of leav-
ing. See how 1t storms outside. The
worst March sleet ever saw. And If
reason why we should not be good
friends. Stay with me. / will make it
worth your while"
You cannot" Loris said, running up
to her own room, there to rage and
chafe until she went punctiliously
WV W ulhutl. lhtlC was hO SCbtihS
home until the weather changed. The
walks were CLAIR ice, the paths drifted.
She was a prisoner until morning at
least. AS prisoner it behooved her to
show herself brave. Therefore instead
of sulking through dinner she was
gayer than she had ever been and after
it sang of her own notion the old, old
ballads Miss Marcia loved. The BRAY
cry appealed to Miss Marcia wonder
fully.
But after her clear "Good night" Lo-
ris did not sleep. Instead she lay with
her head locked In her hands, CULVER
ing in every fiber.
Had she liberty to come between
John Helstone and this fine inherit
ance? She knew the old story-the
feud begun in troth plight and troth
breaking. She loved John-oh, how
dearly-but could she really make up
to him for what he would lose? Miss
Marcia's case, too, appealed to her
strangely; she was old and lonely.
Then under this soft mood there crept
q fiery one. John was her lover-hars.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-14

you bade-except to try to live without
LOris''--
Suppose she won't have you? I
hardly think you'll kill yourself" Miss
Marcia interrupted sarcastically. Hell
stone laughed-with a hard breath I'M
der it-and answered: eff she says No
l shall keep asking and asking.
am not vain enough to think she cares
much for me-yet, but If she will let
me teach her.
"How romantic we are! Miss Mar
cha said, pursuing her lips. Then she
burst out: LET you teach her! Lord,
lord, when she has been setting her cap
at you shamelessly ever since the
Christmas eve party! If had dreamed
them twice the money they made for
their rubbishy tree to let it alone. But
that is neither here nor there. Your
mind is made up, suppose"
"Quitew John said, whitening lit
tie. Miss Marcia glared at him.
$50 is NINE" she said. 1.-THE day
know you are to marry that Gordon
girl that day l cut you out Of my will
out of my heart"
1.-The will Is your right, but l won't
let you quit loving me-" John said,
standing up very straight. "Thank you
for being SO frank. Now l know just
how little can offer Loris''-
'You-you are going straight to
herr" Miss Marcia asked, with stiff
lips.
John looked at her fondly. Unless
you tell me to wait" he said. Dearest
Aunt Marcia, l would wait long time
If / had hope of winning you over.
I'm not hypocrite enough to affect
scorn Of your fortune. l should like to
have it come TO me, but that is nothing
compared with your approval. Study
Loris for a year and see If you can
pick serious flaw
"Will you wait three months If
promise to try liking the girl?' Miss
Marcia asked, with a gulp.
Helstone gave her a hearty hug.
with all the good will in the world"
81 will honestly try to get over my
prejudice II you VIII 20 dWuy-dt
once. Go west. / want you to look
after my mining lands. I'm sure the
agent is scoundrel See that you
bring him up roundly when you get
there"
John left that very night. Loris Cor
don turned little pale when she heard
the news, but said nothing, not even
TO her mother. Next week Maybury
had the sensation of its history. Miss
Marcia drove affably to Gray Gordon,
the home of her dearest enemies, and
begged that Loris might come and stay
with her while she was alone at Right
Ways Mrs. Gordon heard her in a
daze, but after awhile agreed to let
her daughter 60. She had not been
blind to the light in John Helstone's
eyes and fancied she knew what was
under the cards.
AT that stage Of the game 1t is a
question If Miss Marcia herself knew.
Some way, somehow, she would de-
liver John from the snare Of this fowl
er. Loris had all the world where
from to choose her lovers. Miss Mar
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-14
TO School Officers, Teachers. and Parents

TO School Officers, Teachers, and Parents
/ desire to call your attention to the
provisions of the Compulsory Educa-
tion Law, passed by the goth, and
amended by the 30th General Assem-.
bly,.
Under the law as it now stands il
is the duty of every parent or guard.
ian to send all children between the
ages of seven and fourteen, sixteen
consecutive weeks, $50 days. during
the school year. (The official school
year begins on the third Monday OF
March, and of course ends on the same
dav Of the following March,
The school may be public, private OF
parochial school, but the common
school branches of reading, writing.
spelling, arithmetic, geography, gram
mar, United States history, and physi-
ology must be taught Parents living
more than (2) two miles from school
by nearest travelled road are not liable
under the law if children do not at
tend regularly.
PENALTY.
The law says: Any person who
shall violate the provisions of this
law shall be guilty of misdemeanor,
and upon conviction thereof shall pay
fine of not less than 90, nor more
than $50 for each offense.
The principal Of each private or
parochial school is required to fur
nish to the Secretary of the school
corporation, once each year. and at
any time when requested in individual
cases, to furnish within ten days. to
the Secretary, certificate and report
OF the names, ages, and attendance of
the pupils in attendance at such school
during the preceding veal. and from
the time of the last preceding report
to the time at which report is re-
quired* ~. All such certi ficates.
reports, etc. shall be filed and pre-
served in the office of the Secretary
or the school corporation as part OF
the records of the Office
TRUANT OFFICERS.
The board may, at their annual
meeting in each year. appoint one or
more truant officers who shall serve
for one year. and who may be con-
stable or member of the police force,
whose duty 1t shall be TO report vio-
lations of this act to the Secretary of
the school corporation and see to the
enforcement of the provisions of this
act. 1t shall be the duty of said trn-
ant officer TO apprehend and take into
custody without warrant any child of
the age of to IA years inclusive.
who hapitually frequents or loiters
about public places during school
hours, without lawful occupation. or
who cannot produce q certificate of
physical or mental inability to attend
school, and place him or her in charge
Of the teacher of the school to which
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-14

-Lowneys candies at Brunt q Par
mans.