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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-07-08

The mineral survey now proceeding
in Ceylon, in conjunction with the
scientific ana technical department Of
the Imperial Institute. led to the dis
covery of minerals supposed to be
monazite and uranimite. The first of
these has proved, on analysis, not to
be monazite but thorite. which is a
silicatc of thorium. containing over
sixty-siX per cent of thorium oxide.
The supposed uranmite has proved to
bc new mineral, which it is proposed
TO name thoramlte.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-07-08

, London children become pale, anaemic
and feeble, not in midsummer, but in
February and March, owing to the
lons-contlnued exclusion OF sunshine
by the fog.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-07-08

A method Of producing soft zinc has
been patented in Europe. Equal parts
of zinc and aluminium are melted. to
which small amount Of bismuth is
added. This alloy is added to molten
zinc until -olatizaton ceases. The
zinc is heated to a temperature OF from
96S~dcgrees to 1909 degrees Far. 1t
is stated that the soft zinc so pr, Iuced
is OF ninety per cent. purity.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-07-08

In the religious communities where
the use of meat is forbidden append.
citis is unknown.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-07-08

Tame snakes are used in Morocco Ia
clear houses Of rats and mice.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26
GRADUATES
OF EVENING
SCHOOL.

The session of the Point Street evening
school came TO close last evening and
q graduates received their diplomas. Ills
and, after pleasant introduction by
the principal Edward l.. d. Turner, Of
fered remarks OF an encouraging char
acter, advising the members of tho class
as they go forth into the battle OF life TO
continue their studies and secure a high
er education.
The complete program was as follows:
Selection "Anona," Carlson's orchestra;
singing, (a) The Soldier" Cb) "A Bat
tie Song" school, soprato solo. "Just
for a Day" Helen Gray whitney; violin
solo, selected. William c. II. Brand: ad-
dress. Relations of Our Evening Schools
to the Community" Governor Lucius, T.
c. Garvin; readings. selected. Mary y
McHugh: plano solo. selected. Olivia M
c. Day: march. Arizona" Carlson's or
chestra; singing. (a) ''rhe Sailors Song
(b) "A Dream of Springtide' school; Sc
lection on piano and bells, III TroNa-
tore" Joseph ". Brown. Jr. vocal solo,
'sCreolc Love Song" William NJ. Trafton: !:
present ot1on or the graduating Glass
Principal Edward l. ID. Turner; award
ing ~ diplomas, Mary Y. McIfugh. visit
ing p-inoipal In evening schools: violin
solo. William c. ". Brand; finale, Uncle
Sal my" Carlson's orchestra
The music was directed by William NJ.
Trafton and Miss Olivia NJ c. Day acted
as accompanist.
The graduates are: Harry George Chip
man, John Paul Cooper, Jr., John Joseph
Cotter. Margaret Elizabeth Comskey'
John Bernard Fitzpatrick, Mabel Louise
Freeman. Grace A. Gallagher, Carl
George Greene. Carl Gilbert Guyott Tim
othy rancis Higgins. Ruth Y. Johnson
Arthur Ernest Ieonhardt, John Clarence
| LOTUS. Louis Lundsren, Mary Margare'
Madden Ernest Radford Meadows, John
Leo McGrail. Walter Edward Mulvaney'
Thomas p. O'Donnell. Jr.. Gottfrieo ~
Ohlson. John Joseph Redden. James John
Reilly, Elisabeth Teresa speiirnan' wh-
| liam Starkweather, Biossie Neronics
| swan Minnie Wine, Emily Genevieye
| Winters.
After the exercises a silver loving cup
| approprlately Inscribed, was presented "
| their teacher. William C. H. Branu oy
the class president. Ernest KadloIo
Meadows This was a surprise 10 Mr
| Brand. but ne responded fehcitous,y y
! The class also extended a vote OF tnanh' M
to Principal Edward L. ID. Iurner 40,
,h. advice and kindly interest he mas
shown the graduates throughout the ses'
sion. $50 ,s r,o.a,,
evening at the home Of John Paul cooper
Jr.. 20 I.andor street ,,u,
The coors of the class OF lys a,'
brown and white, and the motto
"strlye TO Excel" The oficers are a,
| follows: President, Ernest ,a u.o,.
Naadovss. vice president. Mary Margare
MADDEN. secretary. James John REILLY
treasurer. Louis Lundgren; class comm,
tee Walter Edward MuIvaney' Ehzaoeti
4 TSorcsa spellman, Carl George Greene.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26
new BUILDING DAMAGED.
Lively Blaze In Oliver Waterman's House on
FlaeId Avenue, Last Night.

When Charles Pipher and Nelson Gore
were ON their way home from visiting
friends in South Providence about 1l:35
last night the attention OF Mr.. Gore was
directed TO n brightblaz that was spring
ing over the tops OF the houses on the
north side of Fiheld avenue IL was AZ
once seen that there was a considerable
fire i'm progress and both young men hast
ened TO the fire alarm box at the corner
OF Broad street and Prairie avenue and
found that key was necessary. Ties
was found I'm house nearby and Mr..
'Pipher pulled an alarm from box zig.
Hose Is OF Broad street was first TO ar
rive and set its chuck and the steamer
was n close second. and IL was not long
before several streams were directed on
the new two story and n half house which
oliver Waterman OF that street had al
most completed. The apparatus from
Burnside. Public and Richmond streets
was soon on the scene. together with a
large squad OF police, In charge Of the
Lieutenant from the Seventh station.
These latter soon found that thcNsservices
were not required and soon returned, as
also did the Protectives. on finding that
the house was unoccupied
After about an hour the IRE was pro-
nounced as out and the building was
found 10 be badly damaged on the roof
and between the partitions being badly
burned 4 plasterer's heater on the low
or floor IS thought To have been where
tho fire originated. The new FIRE mar
shal Mt Dennis, was present in his auto
mobile.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26
GETTING READY.
PAWTUXET.

The local users Of gas are fnding
great difficulty with the service they
have been getting I'm the past few weeks
and some of the stores and barber shops
have had TO return TO oil lamps Temporal
rily at least
In the past the service has been uneven
at best and there has been a great deal OF
complaint but recently Il has been intoler-
able. for with ewo or three burners going
the light obtained is only about equal TO
that formerly obtained from one.
The Fire King band had its regular
meeting In the engine house. last hlght
and after the rehearsal the usual enter
tainment was given.
The members have under advisement
the plan OF eauipping the little stage ofthe
engine house hall with suitable scenery I'D
form settings for the pleasing variety
performances which they frequently give
for the nremeH Several plans are under
consideration and Il is considered likely
that the work will be done soon. A drop
curtain will be added TO the equipment at
the same time.
Joseph A. shaw. the collector of taxes
for the town OF Cranston. has adopted the
plan OF sending out notices that the poll
taxes are payable. before March 1st and
that after that time and additional fee OF
% cents will be added to pay for the cost
of collection. A great number of the regis
try voters have already fastened TO pay
their assessments TO escape the extra cost
and II is expected that many others will
be on hand In the few days yet remaining.
There was a good attendance at the
midweek meeting at the Baptist church
last night. where Rev Thomas Bartlett
took UP a section OF the eth chapter OF the
gospel OF John explaining the meaning
verse by verse and shedding new light on
many familiar passages.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26
DOINGS At BROWN.
Second Reading by Mr.. HeTsey Notes
From the University ON the Hill.

The second reading Of the series by Mr..
Hersey of the English department was
given last evening I'm the Brown union.
He read from the poems OF Robert
Browning and admirably interpreted the
aggressive optimism of this nineteenth
century writer. The poems he read
were as follows: MY STAR Home
Thoughts from Abroad" "Abt Nogler,
MY Lost Duchess" The Grammarian's
Funeral" THE Moths Kiss" Cavalier
Tunes" Rabbi Ben Ezra, "Summum
Bonum." How They Brought the Good
News from Ghent' Evelyn Hope.
"Prospice"
The officers ~ the Brown Teachers
assoc alton. which was Established last
spring have made arrangements for the
holding Of conference at the university
ON Friday and Saturday. March and 5.
Saturday evening. Feb. %. Miss King
will give q talk illustrated by the Ian
tern ON tho excavations I'm Nari Mss
Ning has recently been the Agnes Hop
pin Fellow" az tho American school in
Athens and has been prominently en-
gagged IN excavations in Attica.
The program for Junior week has been
completed and the shares "are now on
sale at the college book store. The
dates chosen by the committee are April
II. ~ and iS All the arrangements are
being rapidly completed and everything
promises we'll for the most successful
social event OF the year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26
MEMORIES
OF FORMER
PAST0RATES.

THE memories OF former pastorates we're
revived at the Hope Street Methodist
Episcopal church last evening. and. the
reunion was Thoroughly enjoyed by all
The observance opened with a special
hour. when members past as we'll as
present. availed themselves OF the pleas
ure OF exchanging greetings with former
pastors and their wives.
There were fully zoo who sat down to
the dinner at Z o'clock aud AT the post
prandal exercises the pastor. Rev. Rem
netts G. Miller. presided as toastmaster.
lie called upon several OF the former pas
tors and their wives for brief addresses
Rev. d A. Jordan. u. ID, and wife or
New York. Mrs. w v. Morrison, widow
OF the late Dr. Morrison, n former pas
tor: Rev. r. j. Everett and wife or Yves.
tcriy' Rev N. u. Robinson and wife OF
ChartIey. Mass. and Rev. John s. Bf-lg-
ford spoke very interestingly OF their days
in the pulpit OF the Hope Street church
or parish. Among the laymen who SPOKE
were Frederick j. Pearce, IL. IL. NICK
erson and Samuel Griffin.
The program for the concluding cele-
brations OF Jubilee week follows:
Friday eyeningrGonce&st & and entertain, nteito "a
Fall River Miss Mary v. Pratt, violin
Ist: Miss Winifred NJ. Atwell. reader
William A. Atwell, cornetist and mono
Sunday, Feb, 2s-lo;so a. m. sermon. by
Rev Andrew j. Coultas. presiding elder
1913 p. M. Sunday school rally. with ad,
dresses by former superintendents; =
% M Junior league rally, with ad.
dresses by former superintendents: 6;&
p m. Epworth league rally, with ad'
dresses by former presidents. i;9 T. M.
sermon by President WiiIism nof,on ~ sum uni
versity: music by Hope Street orchestra
Miss l. A. Shirpcc, soloisL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26
WARREN.

Prayer meeting services were held at
the Methodist and Baptist churches last
night. Rev. H. H. Cady offlciated at
the former and Rev. VI. W. Watjen at
the latter.
A very well attended Farmers institute
was held in Armory hall, last night Mr..
a. A. Brigham OF Marlboro. Mass. gave
an interesting lecture on Poultry Keep
ing" Prof. John Harlow of the Rhode
Island college gave an excellent stere-
opticon lecture on farming large ann
very apprcciative audience was present
and the lectures were listened 90 with
great interest
The gun squads OF the Warren artillery
did not meet in Armory hall last night
as was scheduled. but will meet tonight
A good deal Of complaint has been
heard at the condition OF Main street
from Miller TO Wood, because of Il being
practically under water The fault. ~
Is said. lies with the representatives ~
the water company who are engaged I'm
humping ont the Carrlck block cellar.
and they have allowed the water 90 run
All over the street and sidewalk the
whole length OF Main street hill
Pedestrians are obliged 90 walk through
several inches OF water J.. they use the
street and as there is considerable traffic
tipon II II IL n great Inconvenience TO the
public IN general.
Mrs. Linlus G. Place Of this town. Is
ON n visit to friends I'm New York city
for few days
number OF the employees Of the
u. & W. CO. aY WORKING nights to NJ
back orders.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26
ADDRESSED MEMS CLUB
Bishop Mcvlckar Gave interesting Tall
Japan Last, Evening.

The members OF the Mems club of
James church, were entertained
Bishop Mcvickar at the clubhouse in.
rear of the church last evening.
The subject OF his talk was Japan,
what he knew OF that country frot
visit there about II years ago.
The bishop began by saying that
visited Japan in company with Phi
Brooks. and as Bishop Brooks was.
gigantic In stature as himself the
had many amusing adventures. sc
body asked Brooks" said Bishop
Vickar. III he was going with
large party, and Brooks replied tha
was going with a very large party.
not very numerous"
"rhe Japanese are a little pee
Everything is little over there ex
their great mountain, FuDyama. W
he walked along the streets Brooks
/ felt like pair OF Gullivers an
the I,illiputians, and as the men
only about FIVE feet high we meas
UP very well with them. They 10.
upon us as n passing show, and
used TO come up 10 us and grasp
sleeves OF our coats to see If we
really alive. Whenever we sat 6
we would find, II we looked over
shoulders. little Jap measuring
breadtheof our backs.
1.-THE Japanese are not beau
people. and II was impossible for Z
find a good-looking Tone among G
Judging as we did from our own st.
ards. But they were very intere
and they are models OF courtliness
politeness. When two OF them met
the street the bowing that Is Z
through Is almost an endless peri.
anoe and each one seems TO be a
that he will stop before 1.-The other"
The bishop then told something OF
history OF Japan, describing the adv,l
that had been made since the q
signed by Commodore Perry In 1855
said that for certain offences crina
have the privilege OF killing thems,
which they do by failing on their sw
II think that there family life is I
IDEAL" said the bishop. and the I
that they take OF their children is 81
thing touching to see. They are sac
be an immoral people. and i suppose
they are, but We cannot throw ston
them for that. do not Link \
Providence is any better in that re
than Toxic"
The bishop closed his talk by {
| OF the great work that has been
| there by Christian missionaries. :
/ that the first Christian missionary ,
was Francis Xavier. who did great ?
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26
MUNYON'S
PAW-PAW

l want every person
who has any stomach
trouble. who IL weak
and nervous. who
can't sleep; who feels
sad and despondent.
TO try my Paw-P Paw.
1 know II will cure
dyspepsia, I know II
will rest the nerves.
1 know Il will make
one sleep. l know IL
will purify the blood
and make one strong.
I cannot recommend
my Paw-Paw too
highly for weak and
Delicate women. IL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26

puts color into pale checks and into
the whole system. Mothers should give II
10 delicate children. IL Will build them
up and make them grow. Wives should
always have PawPaw on hand 10 give To
the husband when he returns from his
days labor. II will rest him. II will cheer
him--it will make him well.
As have often stated believe Paw
Paw Will do more to make mankind well
and happy than all other medicines ever
discovered. MUNSON.
Munyon's Paw-Paw Tonic at all Drug
gIsts. Paw-Paw Laxative Pills, the best
stomach and Liver Pills on Earth, 25c a
bottle.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26
I6e News Of the State.

an interest I'm the matter. and none OF
those which have been advanced 10 da'e
appear TO be feasible IN all their phases
eTcent the one which contemplates max
ing the town city without any changes
I'm the boundary as It is at tho present
time.
LOCAL ITEMS.
The weekly session of the Seventh dis
trict court was held i'm the court room
I'm the town hall this afternoon.
The regular weekly meeting OF the loca,
tribe OF Red Men will be held IN ouu
Fellows hall this evening
There was nothing on the blotter at the
Central station this morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26
BRISTOL.
Received Bequests With the
Horses Bowling Scores.
Other Locals.

The sinking fund commission met In the
criminal chamber on wednesday evening
and drafted It's annual report to ths town
council.
Two Of our well known citizens who
reside upon Bristol Neck have been the
recipients of two valuable gifts Ms.
Robert n. Turner received $500 from a
ner received 500 from a near relative.
The town treasurers yearly report Is
made up and ready for inspection by the
council.
At a recent meeting held by the Press
club, Mr.. Joseph r. Farrally, editor and
publisher of the Bristol Phenix, a semi
weekly paper published here, was elected
first vice president OF the association.
The condition OF Mr. James n. Bull
lock, who has been confined TO his home
changed with slight hopes of his re-
covery.
Considerable fine stepping was done
yesterday afternoon upon Bristol Neck
Mr.. Frank Rawson better known as
Blonde. drove his brown gelding to sleigh
a half mile I'm l:l0. He also trotted two
half-mile heats against an unknown,
shutting him out on the last heat. Quite
number, notwithstanding the severe
cold, participated i'm the sport.
A close and exciting game was contest
ed on Wednesday evening on the alleys
OF the Y. NJ &. A, the contestants being
Team No. 8, and Team No. !. Team No
] . lad off Nrfrfn hV
margin OF only seven pins. Pardon Ken
ney bowled the highest single string, his
score being 1O1. The highest three-strinG
total. 2Si was made by II. NJ. DiNOnd of
Team No. 3. The score
n,1fAM Nc
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26
Personally Conducted Excursions to Call.
fornia and Oregon.

Daily and personally conducted excur-
sions via the Chicago. Union Pacific &
Northwestern line I'm Pullman tourist
sleeping cars I'm charge OF experienced
conductors from Chicago TO Los Angeles.
San Francisco and Portland. Choice OF
routes Only $500 for Coubie berth. For
particulars apply TO your nearest ticket
agent or write s. A. Hutchinson. man
ager el2 Clark street. Chicago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26
PREPARED TO "BURGLE


Fully equipped with big revolv'
electric searchlight. n big bunch OF
and a packing of tho thrilling litei
known to some as "the penny dres
two lads who gave Woonsocket as
hailing port. We're hailed by the
yesterday afternoon and taken IN
TO >the police station for examir'
They were back and fllling I'm close'
unity TO several pawn shops I'm r
square when sighted by the officers
were not satisfied with the clearans
pers OF the objects OF their susp
The lads gave their names as :.
Benway and Joseph Christian.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26
RIVERSIDE.
River Was SKINNED Over Way
Across This MOTnlng-Cold
Weather Raised Havoc.

This morning the river was skimmed
way across from here to the other SIDE
The formation OF ice, though, could not
have been a thick one as oyster boats ana
outgoing barges seemed TO have httie
difficulty In forcing way through IT,
although their progress was impeded SO
that they went considerably slower than
usual
The cold weather has raised havoc mus
far with the-water pipes i'm various parts
OF the village, many OF them haNihs
frozen up and burst during the past TWO
or three days. II Is a frequent thing TOT
some one to forget 10 shut off then water
at night and the result Is that the
plumbers are coming In for graft
EFFORT FAILED.
When the mild weather showed up IN
the carly part OF the week u looked as
though il had come 10 stay for rev
days at least and the management or the
local oyster house decided that IL was =
propitious time to make an effort 90 ge'
some oysters with which to supply the
demand for the bivalves.
Therefore an effort was made 10 open
a passage from the dock on which the
oyster ships are located. There seemed
ia he some chances OF success when the
cold weather came back and frustrated
the attempt Now 1t is impossible to ge'
any oysters and the large force OF meI
employed at the oyster shop are stu
idle with no prospects OF immediate EN-
ploymcnt
GETTING READY
! Many of those who get hNlng ou'
of the salt water. are getting ready foi
the opening up Of the bay In the spring
/ Several of them are changing their ole
sailboats over into launches and II Il
probable that when the season is opened
1 mp I'm good shape there viii be quite
fleet of launches hailing from this place
| Quite number OF those who haN'
pleasure craft are also preparing 10 pu
their boats into shape for the season ant
az soon as the ice and snowss gone IL II
probable that all OF those sections of tn
/ shore where boats have been pulled ou
will present scenes Of unusual activity
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26
TEAM NO 3.

1T Is understood that J. y. Beck OF
Philadelphla IS negotiating for tract OF
land containing about IL acres on the
banks OF Mount Hope bay
II is reported that DR. Herman Can
deld. one OF the founders OF the Hope
worth Sanitarium. who has been travel
ing some time for his health, will not re-
turn here again.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26
EDGEWOOO.

ed party OF sixteen ladies at luncheon at
her residence on Norwood avenue. We'd
nesday. An hour or more OF whist was en-
joyed and dainty prizes were given 10 the
two ladies holding the highest score Mrs.
j. f. Backers and Mrs. William Gregory.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26
ThE NICKEL PLATE ROAD AGAIN
SELLING Low RATE CoLoNisT

Tickets on sale every day. March lst
to Eprii 30th at rate OF $3.50. These
tickets are good I'm our transcontinental
;pIi.st sleepers, and via any route desired
bevond Chicago For full particulars soc
local agents. or write l.. r. Burgess. -.
v. 4. a.. Boston, Mass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26
Low BATES WEST VIA THe NICKEL
PLATE ROAD.

points throughout the West and South
west. on sale first and Third Tuesday.
each month to April 1904 II going West
this winter. see Iceai .sents or write
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26
SONG RECITAL.
Nine. Schumann-Hslnk Greeted BY q Large
and AuurecIatlve Audience at Infantry Hall.

The song recital at Infantry han last
evening given by Nine. schumann-heink'
tho famous contralto, brought out large
number OF lovers of music and compietely
filled the large hail.
Tho audience was most enthusiastic
and & can be said in all truthfulness that
it is seldom-very seldom are the people
OF this city treated to such treat Oh
sony Nine Schumann- -Heink has voice
oy wonderful power, most unusual com
PASS and with great beauty OF tone.
She is what is said to be an easy
singer" both IN voice and stage presence
and her recital last evening showed PLAIN
lv the result of twenty years OF applica-
ton.
1a1 Arie. "Mitrane" ..........''''''.' hossi
Cb) Du bist die Rub
(c) Wohin' .,,.'''.'''.''' SVh"O'''
(d) Der Wandcrer
Piano soli-
(a) Nocturne ..E.......'...'.'.'.'' thoPi"
Cb) TIebestod, from Tristan und
isolde" ......... Wagner-Liszt
Miss Josephine Hartman
10, rteimv,eh h............. Hugo Wolf
(b, Three songs from the ''Trompeter .
OF Sakkngen" .........,.........'' hicui
(c) Widmung .................... Schumsnn
(a) Die Drel Zigeuner ............... Lszt
(b) Three songs from the cycle Poet
Love ....................s... oCHuilahii
I'm wunderschonen Monat MAJ.
9 Ans melnen Thranen Spriessen.
Die Rose. die lille.
(a) Prison scene (Act lV) from Der
Prophet .................... Meyerbeer
(Ffdos-Mme. Schumann-Heink.)
tb) Bolero -. .....f................. ArotI
Miss Josephine Hartman. accompanied
the prima donna with most excellent eff
feet and her several solos were most
heartily applauded by the audience.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26
IN OLNEYvILLE.
Just Escaped More Trouble.
Smashed Windows.
A Painful Accident Might Have
Been Serious. .Oth0r Items.

Olneyville branch OF the ProVioencs
News is at Heffernon's News storc' 40
Hartford avenue. Telephone 0--West.