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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-10
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

"Riley's Speech" is the name Of the
musical comedy that Will be presented by
Robes Knickerbocker Burlesquers. next
week at the Westminster theatre. The
entertainment is given in the popular two
act division with musical numbers and
specialties. Among the former may be
mentioned the Musical Babies, For
get Me- Not" The Jewel Ballet" and
La Danse de Surprise"
"Riley's Speech" is a satire on the elec-
ton of an alderman, and offers plenty OF
opportunities for humorous development.
A thoroughly competent cast has been
secured. including Mr. Frank Finney,
who will be remembered by his parodiea
last season: Sam Green. Oscar Lewis,
VIM. Patton, Marie Richmond, Clara
Hilsdale and Marguerite Wagner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-10
EMPIRE THEATRE.

That unique comedian. Billy, b. Van,
who is as well known and as we'll liked
on the minstrel, the vaudeville and the
musical comedy stage as he is in pure
comedy, will be seen at the Empire thea
tire next week In one OF the best shows ON
the road this season according to the rec
ord OF the piece wkt0h has played TO
standing room in every theatre IL has
been IA this year The Errand Boy" Ii
is a musical comedy. with its setting I'm
an unusual location, a New Hampshire
town There an operatic troupe is strand
ed and the trresistlbly funny combina-
tions made from this by Mr.. Van and. his
company, which Is headed by Miss Rose
Beaumont OF the famous Beaumont sls-
ters, make up one OF the brightest and
best entertainments seen here IN a long
long time.
Billy Van is as funny as two men IN
his well known character, 'Patsr Boil
var" In which he is seen in this piece and
has many new situations in which to de-
velop the character. The piece opens well
1t Is full OF fun. the incidents piling on
one another in a fast and furious msnRG
and the chorus being overworked IN
making changes OF costume and in songs
and dances The music Is said to be much
better than that usually provided In
pieces Of this charcter and Is melodlous
and catchy. The fact that Sam Marion
has staged the production shows how well
the chorus is handled and In the second
act, laid In a country grocery. the first
act being In the country hotel, fun fol-
lows music and speciality follows special
ty until the result In almost bewildering.
The star himself is droll In his charac-
terixation Of Patsy Bolizar, which I'm
proves with acquaintance. RE has a new
song In the Patsy series and several other
musical numbers which he sings with
comical foolishness Miss Rose Beaumont
finds a congenial part in that OF the lead
ing lady OF the stranded operatic troupe
and with her singing and dancing is very
attractive. Abbott Dawson is genuinely
funny In a burlesque OF an actor OF the
ham fatter'' type and Glenn Bivens is
consistently funny as the country sheriff
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-10
TO ESTABLISH NEW TOWN.
Business Men Of pIalnrIlls. Mass, Wish
10 Sever Legal Connection With Wrsntham.

The Mas achusetts general court has
been petitioned TO set that portion of the
town OF Wrentham known as Plainville
apart as a separate town, the same TO
bear the name Plainville or any other
name acceptable 10 the legislature.
The bill filed with Secretary OF State
William NJ. Olin fixes the boundary OF
the new town beginning at the north
east boundary stone OF the state OF
Rhode Island, thence in a straight line
to the Foxboro town line on the south
side OF Thurston street. and on all other
sides Of the towns OF Foxboro, North
Attleboro and the state OF Rhode Island.
The bill will come before the legisla-
ture which convenes next month. A
hearing will be held before the commit
tee on towns.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-10
THOMAS C. DURfEE TO Be
BURIED TOMORROW MORNING

The funeral Of Thomas c. Durfee. found
dead In a lonely attic room In his Tower
street home, will take place on Sunday
morning at II o'clock from the residence
of Miss Mary Smith, 2s Princeton avenue.
Charles A. Durfee OF Alton. II. l.. has
arrived IN this city and has cleared con-
siderably the question OF the disposition
Of some $1,000 found 10 be owned by his
uncle az the time of his death.
Mr.. Durfee states that his uncle had
besides hImse1f. sIN other heirs, all nieceS.
who live at Hopkinton. and, another. a
daughter OF William Durfee. who lives
somewhere In Johnston
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-10

OF her alteration she joins the chorus and
is assigned by chance TO the same dress
ing-room with Patricia OBrien, warm
hearted but somewhat gossipy and slangy
chorus lady" Patricia has been singled
out by the tenor as worthy OF his admira-
tion, but Patricia scorns his advances.
In an unconscious, aimiess manner
Patricia rattles on to the society woman
and shows her the folly OF giving her love
10 a stage hero instead OF a more worthy
but less Fascinating man The theme is
an interesting one. and Il is developed
with pungent dialogue OF stage vernacular
which is most amusing, giving Miss Stahl
excellent opportunity for a capital char
acter creation. James Forbes. the author
has long been prominent In theatrical
circles. and has been dramatic editor OF
several OF the largest newspapers of the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-10
TO BORROW LARGE SUM.
Locally. W. C. A. Ready 10 Secure Lean Of
S75,C0o for Erection Of New Building.

At special meeting held yesterday at
its Fountain street rooms. the Young
women's Christian association passed a
resolution authorizing the officers OF the
association to borrow $4,000 for the erec-
ton OF the new building and to issue
bonds OF the corporation. secured by a
mortgage OF its real estate. for this
amount.
Miss Lawton. the first vice president.
presided I'm the absence OF the president.
Mrs. j. II. Nightingale.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-10
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE.

period Of It's humble beginning, In lSiS.
until 1904. when II is presumed 70 have
reached its highest stage Of development.
is In brief proper title and characterize
ton of George Primroses big minstrel
festival, which comes to the Providence
Opera House on Tuesday evening. De-
cember Is. where II will remain for five
nights and a Wednesday and Saturday
matinee II is his idea, and that OF James
II. Decker. his manager. that though
there may be large percentage OF
amusement lSvers. who enjoy the strictly
modern. miscellaneous combination OF
music and comedy masauerading under
the name OF "minstrelsy," there is still
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-10
khat Shall We Have for esser7

us answer IL today. Try Jell-O Americas Q
most popular dessert. Received Highest
Award. Gold Medal Worlds Fair, ST.
Louis. 1904. Everything In the package;
add boiling water and set TO cool Flavors
Lemon. orange, Raspberry. Strawberry
Chocolate and Cherry Order a package
Of each flavor from your grocer today
nc
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-10

There Is a large company. including
good looking and well drilled chorus
which is almost overworked. In singing,
dancing and making changes OF costume
for the piece Is gorgeously dressed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-10
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING IN rns
NEWS,

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-10

Bounder-what Is this Simple IIfe"
I've seen advertised so much lately7
wrounder--It's the life a fellow leads
when he plays the races.-Chicago Trib-
une.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-10

Stubb-Eastman saw an ad. I'm the pa
per that stated that for 10 cents they
would Lell llnn- IA nerlaln- May To kaap from,
being Jealous when you get married.
Penn-What was the answer
stubb-harry an ugly girl.-Chicago
News
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-10

skin which was admirably controlled.
Mr.. Ward possesses a rich. full voice
of much power and hexibility which was
heard TO excellent advantage in four
songs widely varied in character. taxing
well the versatility OF the singer. Mr..
White proved adequate to the tasks set
for him and served TO round out a most
enjoyable program.
Following the musical entertainment n
sale Of candles cakes and fancy articles
was conducted by the ladies OF the church.
Dancing was INDUCED in during the later
portion Of the evening" by many OF those
present
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-10
SWAN POkT CEMEIEn'
Cftice 80 Westminster St.

Cars leave Market Square at IS, 80 and So
minutes past the hour. returning. leave
the Cemetery at S, Is and IS minutes past
the hour.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-10
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-14

Miss Alice Dressler, of No. 1913 North
Bryant Ave., Minneapolis, Mimi, writes
as follows concerning Peruna:
81 was suffering from catarrh OF the
throat and head. One of my college
| friends, who was visiting me, asked me
| to try Peruna and did SO and found IL
all and more than l had expected. 1t
not only cGred me of the catarrh, but
restored me to perfect health. Alice
| Dressler.
Miss Mamie Groth, Platteville, Wis.,
writes:
al have for several years suffered
with frequent backache and would for
several days have splitting headaches.
Several of my friends advised me to
take Peruna and / asked my physician
what he tho@.5ht of it. He recon-
mended it and so / took it and am
entirely without pain of any kind now"
| Mamie Groth.
In a recent letter from No. 2 Grant
Ave-, Denver, Col, Mrs. Ida l.. Gregory
| writes:
"Some six years ago my husband suf-
fered with nervous prostration, and
advising with friendly druggist he
brought home a bottle of Peruna. His
health was restored from its use, his
appetite was increased and restful sleep
came to him."-Ida l.. Gregory.
Miss Florence Murphy, No. 2703 Second
Ave-, Seattle, Wash, writes:
~ suffered for over a year with female
trouble, and although l tried several
physicians none of them seemed to be
able to help me permanently.
cit only took little over three bottles
of Peruna to make me well and strong.
Inever have backache, headache or bear
ing down pains any nore."-. FIczsnce
! Murphy.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-14

Mrs. Louise Westbrook, No. 9 East
Columbia ST., Detroit, Mich, Secretary
of the West Side Lotus Club, writes:
"For several years l suffered with
JeucorrnRa and painful menstruation,
which WAS followed by general debility,
until I was but a wreck of myself.
Thanks to Peruna I am well woman
to-day. ''-Louise Westbrook.
Miss Jessiemene Westland. No. 757
Beau bien Ave. Detroit, Mich, District
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-14
VERY TRYING TO WOMEN
A b pu,;or l Rrouob IN hy Caarh of the Pelvic organs
Their Peculiar De

Cafarrh Is a very frequent cause OF
mat cIass of diseases popularity known
ac female weakness. Cafarrh OF the
oeIvic organs produces such variety
IF disagreeabIe and irritating syn1p-
toms that many peopie-in fact, the
majority of people have no Idea fhaf
fhey are caused by catarrh.
A great proportion OF women nave
some catarrhal weakness winch has
Been called by the various doctors she
has consulted by as many different
names. These women have been
treated and have taken medicines, win
no relief, simply because the remedies
ere NOT adapted to catarrh. It's through
= mistaken notion as to the real nature
of fbe diseases that these medicines
have been recommended to them.
IF al the women who are suffering
with any form of female weakness
would write to DR.. Hartman, Column
bus. ohio, and give him complete
description of their symptoms and me
DecuIiarifies of their troubles, ne VIII
Immediately reply, with complete DE-
recfions for treatment, free OF charge.
"HeaIfh and Beauty, book written
especially for women, sent free by
DR.. Hartman, Columbus, ONO.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-14
BY PETER MITCHELL WILSON.

III IEIE 1s VII = HEIR NlI4SoIN.
Error, Hale's Weekly, October 7th
1879
! Or the steep bank of a river thai
! has more names than one, and not a
hundred leagues from the State capital
there is what is known in our verna-
cuiar as q country store" In high
water the red rippies play around lis
underpinning and in times Of drought
the coating OF mud left there by the
spring foods cracks into queer-sfaped
squares and jagged circles. This store
is keIt by a silent man: a shaven
upper Zip, a chin beard and a fiori5
complexion mark him as a specimen
of the ratives. His burly form warns
off pro" ocation; cold grey eyes speak
shreWGneSS, and a contempt for vests
collars and cravats. is intimated by
their marked absence. He retails what
is called general merchandise a
name quite broad enough to include
moist as well as dry goods! He sells
ror cash only or on approved security,
and his goods never leave his store
without a sufficient gage.
What stranger VIM was passing
through the ceuntry and stopped to
rest himself and his tired horse saw
and heard. is what we wish 10 tell
He was seated in the porch in front
% the store talking to this merchant
prince of the neighborhood. Their
chairs were tilted back and rested
against the railing of the porch. They
lad exhausted politics and agreed that
the weather was hot and favorable
- crops of all sorts.
Just as the merchant bit off a fresh
chaw of tobacco and put the twist
back into his breeches pocket, two
men emerged from the woods and
walked to the store door. Neither had
on coat. Both We're barefoot. One
carried a life on his shoulder. the
other toted small cat squirrel that
they had killed. They jerked their
heads in a familiar manner, rather
than bowed to the storekeeper.
Good morning. gentlemen" said he.
Morning" said they together.
They stared not rudely, at the
stranger. and sat down on the bench
that was ct the end OF the porch OPP
poSite hini.
"All your folks we'll. Squire ?" asked
the mon Wirn me squirrel OF the
merchant. (of course ne was a
squire; being Squire expediIes the
collection az debts and gives an awful
solemnity anu mower 10 conJracIs).
TITS mighty nigh the hottest day
we have hac tn;= year. SAID tie man
who had ald n rifle across his
knees.
"Well, rcet!ier.t' said the merchant
in an absent tone.
Trade g"o.:. .5n3're2'- scuea-.ad OFT
the cat squirrel man.
'Ain't been no customers here to-
day." he groWied.
silence % solemn as tina: which
falls upon a crowd nf hilarious young
bucks when p solemn LOOKING tract
a
scription paper, reigned for q few
minutes. The cuartette sat ana chew
ed and sDat. Nothing was heard but
the tapping of the waters against the
willow bank ana the crcaklng of a
rain crow hid in the tree that stood in
the edge of the woo,.;,.
After a few minutes. low voice., we're
heard i'm the rear of the Store, and
presently two men rounded the cor
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-14

Deputy of Detroit Independent Order of
Good Templars, writes as follows: ~
"Peruna has been a blessing to me
and gladly do l indorse it. For two
wears l suffered with catarrh of the
stomach. / lost flesh and grew thin and
emaciated, nervous and exhausted, so
that l could neither work or enjoy
life. I began taking Peruna and can now
eat and enjoy everything l eat. l have
been well over a year now" - Miss
Jessicmenc WesttanCis
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-14
THE SUMMER SCHOOL CLOSES.
Pascuotank. Perquimans, Camden
and Currituclz Contributed to 1t.

Especial to News and Observer.)
Elizabeth, n. c.. Aug. 19.-Thc
Elizabeth City summer school hello
jointly by the counties of PasquOtank.
Perquimans, Camden and Currituck
after two weeks session. closed yes
terday. 1t was without doubt one Of
the greatest educational events that
ever took place in this section Hon.
j. Y. Joyner DR.. f. l.. Stevens. Pre-
fessors James I. Foust and Charles
l.. Coon delivered strong, clear. praC-
teal lectures that were invaluable to
the teachers. County Superintendepts
w. NJ. Hinton. w. c.. Gather r. :?
Burgess and W. II. Griggs, contributed
largely to the success of the school.
The teachers were full of enthusiasm
and worked with unflagging energy.
An association for the betterment Of
pubic schoo houses was organized in
each of the above named counties by
Mrs. G.. l.. Coon. All seem delighted
with the work of Prescott and large
results are confidently expected.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-14
The Meck|eaburg Cha Chase =,
Rates: $1,000 per week. and

Rates: $1,000 per week, and
up.
This handsome hotel. with all
modern improvements, and
fine SanatOrium In cOnnec-
ton, and the finest Hydriatic
Bath system south of New
York City, with skilled atten-
dants for both ladies. and
gentlemen. Is now open for
the reception of guests.
AInISementS are plentiful,
such as dancing nightly, Bow
ling Alleys, CrOquette
Grounds. Tennis Courts. Pool
and Billiard Rooms. Cuisine
the best.
The water is known far and
wide for diseases of the blood,
stomach, nerves, skin, kid
neyS, and liver. 1t is also re-
commended very highly for
rheumatism. For plans of
this hotel, and booklets. adj
dress, w. G.. HUNDLEY,
Lessee and Manager
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-14

Listen at what an old Kelley grad
uate says: "The Kelley Treatment has
made q healthy, happy and prosperous
man for me. l have never had the
slightest desire for q drink and have
not taken one since ! left the Institute.
| am making money Write The
Kelley Institute at Greensboro, N c.,
for a copy of ''1'he New Man"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-14

Especial to News and Observer

NDHVNIttI 70
Hillsboro, n c., Aug. 13.-Peat Ed
wards and Fletcher Wipningham, coll
ored, who attacked w. A. Maddry, Jr.,
jailer, yesterday, had added to their
sentence twelve and eight months by
Judge Henry r. Bryan, making in all
for Peat Edwards two years, and
Fletcher Winningham twelve months
on public roads.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-14
Wanted for Larceny.

Especial to News and Observer.)
Goldsboro, N. c., Aug. 13.-James
Lewis (colored) was arrested in this
city yesterday by Officer Tew. He is
wanted by the authorities in Wilson
for larceny.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-14

The Keelev Institute has made
Greensboro, n. c.. famous. More than
forty-five hundred people have visited
The Kelley Institute there for trait
ment
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-14

Is the cost OF a twenty-eight days
treatment at The Kelley Institute.
Greensboro N. c., worth more to you
than happy home? Write for copy
of "The New Man"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-14

A train of over forty-five hundred
people almost completely wrecked, but
saved by The Kelley Institute at
Greensboro, N. C. Write for a copy
of '"The New Man"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-14
\ New Enterprise.
Special to News and Observer

GoIdsboro, N. c., Aug. 13.-A new
enterprise, known as the Goldsboro
Shoe Company, opened up here to-
day for business With every prospect
of success. 1t is an incorporated con-
Germ with a capital stock of $4,000
and has for its stockholders the best
men of our city. Mr.. Jas. M. Allen is
the business manager.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-06-13
Have You a Friend Afflicted With
Asthma?

Frank S Arcfibatid!,, Of West
Swanzey, n. H., writes: For the
past five years | have suffered
with Asthma almost constantly.
7 was so nervous at times could
hardly remain in my school. ms
disease coupled with the nervous
strain to which teachers are al.
ways subjected, made life almost
nnbearablc. During visit to my
home in Hinsdade, Mr.. Ham, a
local druggist, called my a.ten
tim tn-Hnl1r9ANStE -Wine-ef,elzttHf--
syrup. At first | was skeptlcal
as had tried almost everything
with permanent help. Finally
[ took home a bottle and the cure
it. effected. eenesail most glraes!!a
lous to me after my former re-
peated dlsappointments.
want-te-recommend yonr
remedy to everyone who has been
afflicted as | was for over five
! years and ] shall be glad to reply
| Ia emo ,irieS regarding my case.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-06-13
Deafness Cannot be Cured

BY local applications, as they can
not reach the diseased portions
of the ear. There is only one
way to cure deafness, and that is
by constitutional remedies. Deaf
ness is caused by an intlamed
condition Of the mucous lining OF
the Eustachian Tube. When this
tube is intlamed you have a rum
bling sound orimp erfecthearingg,
and when it is entirely closed,
Deafness the result, and unless
the inflammation can be taken
out and this tube restored to it's
normal condition, hearing will be
destroyed forever; nine cases out
of ten are caused by Catarrh,
which is nothing butan inflamed
condition Of the mucous surfaces.
We will give 500 for any case Of
Deafness Caused by catarrl) that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars free.
F. j. CHEGEY & Co,
Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by druggists, 75c. Take
Halls Family Pills for coastipa-
tion.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-06-13
Bloody Day at Bena.

F County Commissioners Chris
Burns is in4toWn from Bena this
morning and reports that yestcr-
day was asbloody day at his town
when the Deer River and l}ena
base ball teams pulled Of q game
of base ball, which Bena- Won by
score Of 81 to The Deer
River team was accompanied by
a string band and there was u
big time ALL around. Mn. Burns
says even ifthe Deer River, boys
can't play ball the string band is
good and redeemed the rcputil-
ton of the town
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-06-13
Thrown From a Wagon.

Mr.. George s. Bnbcock was
thrown from his wagon and Sc.
.verely bruised. He applied
.Chambcrlain's Pain Balm freely
and says it is the best liniment
he ever used. Mn Babcocll is a
well known citizen Of North
Plain, Conn, There is nothing
equal to Pain Balm for spralns
and bruises. It willcifect ascule
ill-ene third the time required by
any other treatment. For sale
by Rarker'S DUG store.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-06-13
Triumphs of Surgery.

Wonderful things are done for
the human body--by- surgery.
Organs are taken out and
scraped and polished and put
back, or they be removed
entirely: bones are spiced; pipes
take the place of diseased sec
tions Of veins: antiseptic dress
ings are applied to wounds,
bruises, burns and like injuries
before inflammation sets in,
which causes them to heal with
out matnration and in one third
the time required by the old
Observation-Disclosures rlafn Pain
Balm acts on this same principle.
1t is an ,anteceptic and when ap-
piled to such injuries, causes
them to heal very quickly. It
fFaiiso alfays the pain and soreness.
Keep a bottle of Pain Balm in
your home and it will save you
time and money, not to mention
/ the inconvenience and suffering
which such injuries entail. For
sale bv Barker q Drug store.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-06-13

TO ROlLLL0GS=
Allen Stewart and George Riyire
Booked to Give Exhibition
Tomorrow.

Allen Stewart and George
Rivne have been matched for a
log rolling contest at the foot of
the Third streetdocll at 5o'clocls
tomorrow afternoon. Stewart
and Rivire had u contest in this
city July and the latter Won
out. Both the men are experts
and q very great deal of interest
is being taken in the contest