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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-30
SKATING
AT PARK
AGAIN

The winters sport may now be said 10
enjoyed by all since there has been n
chance COR sleighng for the sports. 'sled-
ding for the young people and skating
for those who like the fun I'm all classes
With the cold spell that sent the mer-
curry scudding down the glass tube on
Wednesday the various ponds and lakes
In and about the city took on a CLASSY
smoothness that fairly set the nerves on
edges with delight as the skater touched
his steel ~ the surface and took the
strokes
There had been some skating in sec
tions, at times, before but the ice had not
reached the dignined stage whera young
and old could feel alike the glow OF fun
in skimming over the surface. When the
signal was hoisted telling of the condi-
tion OF the ice there was n sigh OF elee
breathed by every lover OF the sport and
shortly afterward the ice was thronged
wherever there was lake with those
eager for the fun.
Early yesterday morning two OF the
lakes at the park were made in good con-
dition and almost before the men had
finished clearing or the space the crowd
began 10 gather and from then till late at
night the spirit OF FUN ruled. There were
little folks, big folks, and old folk all
on the ice Some Just learning the tricks
OF the steel. others artists, and still 9TH
ere contented with Just being there and
that's all "
There was not one person there. how
ever, whose face was not frightened with
the ruddy glow brought on by the exer-
else. and the general life OF the fun. II
was Just a case Of screaming fun for the
most of the afternoon and evening and
the throng left the lakes at night sorry
49, .H.-H.a
sun. where Il would be proper at all
times 20 be out.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-30
NO new
TRIAL FOR
GUILMETTE

Crookston. MINI. Dec. 3--The jury in
socket. charged with tho murder OF Mat
thias Mongeon. or. AZ he was called.
Joseph Mongeon. returned verdict OF
murder In the first degree. az charged
I'm the indictment. last evening at 1880.
after having been out but PA hours.
Guilmette's wonderful nerve did not de-
sert him in the critical hour, and he heard
the verdict without giving the slightest
evidence OF excitement.
The only sign Of emotion exhibited by
the defendant was when he wept when
reference was made TO his wife and chill
dren by his attorney In the nnal plea in
the prisoners behalf.
After the verdict the attorneys for the
defence went to the Jail and had a con-
ference with their client.
At fret there Was talk OF asking for
a new trial. but with not very rosy pros
poets of additional funds from Woon-
socket or from the Guilmette defence
committee. and for other reasons At
torney Broohu has intimated that he will
give up the fight for Guilmette after a
request To the court for mercy and the
imposing OF sentence OF Imprisonment
for life instead OF inflicting the death
penalty.
The verdict came as "A surprise to the
general public. as a verdict OF murder In
the second degree or a disagreement was
expected.
Judge Watts was very liberal in his
charge to the jury and the hopes OF the
defence were based TO a considerable de-
Rree on the nature of the charge.
It.is confidently predicted that Judge
watts will impose life Imprisonment in
stead OF the death penalty.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-30
NEW DRILL RULES.
Major Abbot Talked 10 Militia Officers on
Regulations Nov In Use In the Army.

The officefs OF the state militia assem-
bled at First Regiment headquarters in
the Infantry building last evening by
order Of the adJutsnt general
A practical talk on the new United
States army drill regula tions was given
by Major Charles W. Abbot, L. S. A,
retired
Among those in attendance at the meet
ing were Adjutant General Frederick NJ.
Sackett. Brsadier General Herbert S.
Tanner commanding the brigade; Lieu
tenant Colonel Arthur V. warfield. as
sistant adJutant general: Colonel Frank
A. Matteson. First Regiment. Colonel
James X. McGann, Second Regiment;
Lieutenant Colonel George A. Forsyth.
First Regiment; Lieutenant Colonel John
a. O'Keefe. Second Regiment, and Lieu
tenant Commander William G. Bliss,
Naval Battalion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-30

he Army as II Was and as II Is TO
BE" is the text under which Field Mar
shai Lord Roberts In the January Nine
fesrtl. Century reads Britons a note
worthy lecture on the duty OF all classes,
n Great Britain would meet the demands
OF modern warfare.
Earl Roberts does not advocate COM
pulsory service. but maintains that Great
Britain must have a large reserve force
and III the citizens OF so great and
prosperous a nation as ours are 10 re-
main EXEMPT from compulsory service In
time OF peace. without the safety Of the
empire being endangered, the right class
OF men must re attracted to the regular
army by good conditions OF pay and pen
sion. and It IL the bounden duty OF the
state to sec that every able bodied man
in this country, no matter 10 what grade
Of society he may belong. undergoes
some kind OF military training In youth.
sufIicient TO enable him TO shoot straight
and carry out simple orders. II ever
his services are REQUIRED for national de-
fence"
HIGHER 1NTEIL.I0ENCE NEEDED.
Lord Roberts points out how the intro
duction of modern guns necessitated the
men must he mere machines. Officers.
lie says, are no longer directly able to
control their men. because the fighting
formation has heen changed. and there
fore the men must hsve a far higher
standard OF individual intelligence self
reliance and the power OF leading must
be On a propor;jonately higher level
The sooner this IL realized to the
fullest extent" he ssys. the better for
all ranks when the hour OF trial comes"
Lord Roberts says the report of the
commissi on the war In South Africa
made II clear that much IL still needed
before Great Britain has an army ft I'm
ali respects for war under modern con-
dit'ons. Among other things she must
have larger proportion Of mounted
troops for rapid reinforcement and in
order to quickly seize points OF vantage
1ie refers TO the action Of the govern
ment I'm ordering new quick firing guns
To- the complete r.. equipment OF the
army and says these guns will be 12m-
Founders for horse and 1914 Founders for
field artillery.
simultaneously with Lord Roberts ar
ticle IL is officially announced that $50
batteries wkl be supplied with new guns
at cost OF SlI.500. 600 and that the
order will he executed within 90 months.
Lord Roberts concludes his article as
follows: 1T will. be necessary TO have
q reserve for g OF officers amounting to
some thousands. These can be made
available by system for the military
training Of tho entire youth OF the coun-
try. Such reserve II essential 10 our
success. no matter under what system our
army may be orgn nhized."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-30
S|GNERS
WISH TO
RETRACT

Philadelphia, Dec. 3o-Dispatches from
Huntingdon last night state that some
OF the Huntingdon signers 10 the present
ment have repudlated the presentment
and say IL was never their intention 20
sign paper OF the character that has
appeared In the press.
II this be true. the proceedings must be
dropped as a presentment OF the char
acter made against the bishop must con
tain the names OF al least three per-
sons from the diocese i'm which the ae-
cused bishop lives.
IL is said the paper was signed by
the Huntingdon men under a misappre-
hension, they believing that they were
assisting In closing long controversy
and not one In which their bishop was
10 be brought to trial
Immediately upon the receipt OF this
announcement that the Huntington pre-
senters had repudiated their signatures
TO the presentment against Bishop Tai
bot, j. Frederick Jenkinson, who heads
the list OF Philadelphia signers, author
lied the publication Of the following
statement last night:
THE STATEMENT
1T has been represented to me that
some OF the signers OF the presentment
against Bishop Talbot have declared that
they did not fully understand the na-
ture OF the document they were signing.
"In default OF official notification from
the signers themselves 10 this effect
can only say that all the names OF the
presenters from Huntington were signed
al the end OF the original presentment.
The Philadelphia signers added their
eAa Nf
which the names OF the signers from
Huntington appeared.
"In addition. I have a personal letter
from one OF the signers In Huntingdon.
stating that all the signers were pleased
at the opportunity TO sign.
IT have received no notification from
any OF the men in Huntington 10 the
effect that they have repudiated their
signatures. and | dsbelieve the story
that they have done so. II the report
Is correct II is only another evidence of
the powerful influences that are at work
to crush the presentment"
30 WITNESSES.
Over the heads Of the men who are
anxious 20 side'rack the court OF in.
auiry proceedings, IL now appears that
there Is suspended the fear that an ar
rest for criminal libel may he made and
that the defeat of the present present
ment against Bishop Talbot would only
be the signal for a new presentment with
charges Of an even more surprising char
acter. These will most prominently In
volve Mrs. Elliott.
The friends OF Rev. Ingram " w.
Irvine. who was unfrocked by Bishop
Talbot express themselves as thorough
ly determined 10 fight the case 10 a
finish That they are powerful and men
OF means II shown by the fact that nearly
200 witnesses have been summoned -
appear al Reading when the case IL
called.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-30
ANOTHER
SMALL BOY
DROWNED

Raymond Adams, years oiH- adopted
son OF Frank Adams OF b5 Bast street,
woonsocket was drowned In the Black
stone river in that city yesterday after
noon.
In company with Louis Brissette.
years old. son Of Leon Brissette OF 81
Fast street, Raymond went TO the river
at point near their homes to slide 10
the ice.
Other boys warned them that the ice
was too thin 10 bear weight: but before
the warning could be needed the little
fellows broke through.
Wilfred Chevalier. 1s years old, rescued
the Brissette boy. but the other little fell
low was carried under the frozen sur
face. Efforts were made TO and the body,
but they were not successful.
The drowned boys original name was
DuvaL II was changed 20 that of Adams
when he was six weeks old
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-30

Ma Twaddles-Tommy. you've been a
bad boy today and shall tell your father
all about II when he comes home.
Tommy Twaddles--Aw. that's Jest like
q woman-can't keep a secret can you?
Cleveland Leader.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-30
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-30


low with
ROBERTS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-30
BIGGEST YEAR FOR FARMERS
IN THE HISTORY OF U. S.

washington. Dec. 0.-According 20
bulletin issued by the agricultural depart
ment yesterday the year 1901 has been
one OF tho most prosperous from an
agricultural standpoint IN the history Of
the country
The amount and value of corn and
wheat were az follows:
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1904-05-27

"I must get that letter off to-day; but
I'd better measure you myself You
probably measured with string
That's the feminine way, | believe
His wife came in. feather duster In
hand. and as he drew the line about
her waist, he dropped kiss upon her
forehead.
Il hope they will send something
pretty
Mrs. Lawrence burst into laughter.
"The idea of anything pretty in a
missionary box, John! Who ever heard
of It? It's against the nature of
things. Perhaps it's wicked. but
have sometimes thought that they
made them rs ugly as possible. DO
you remember the snuff-colored dress
Ing Jacket with the black fringe"
Wasn't that pretty?" he querled. Il
always thought it was very elegant, ex-
cept when the fringe dipped in the eof-
fee."
You dear dreamer, You don't know
what Is pretty. You don't see anything
but your beloved Sunday school and
night classes and sick people. A rheu-
matte old Indian woman Is beautiful! TO
you if"
"If she is Il Christian. Yes, | admit
It," he said, gently: '.all of Gods crea-
lures are beautiful to me, and one Of
them most beautiful" and again he
gave her loving caress and resumed
his work.
"Sheets, pillow cases, street suit for
my wife, clerical suit for self, over
coat hate to ask for that, but it Is
such a necessity in this bleak land
He read once again the friendly let
ter, in which he had been urged to
make known all his needs, assuring
him that they would be supplied, so
far as possible. by branch of the
Woman's Auxiliary.
These boxes, which had so irked the
pride of many missionary, never Of
Tended John Lawrence. He gave little
thought to self. His Divine Master had
| lived on aims, and his own horizon
was too rich, too broad, for any petty
egotism to create even speck upon
1t; but he sometimes reflected with re-
gret, his wife keenly disliked this
phase of missionary life He could
not forget at times, that he had taken
her from luxurious home; but had
he not given her a greater opportunity
] to do Gods work? and was she not do
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1904-05-27
DIR. Van Dykes Vitality.

This vitality is Il rare quality. Most
men live in one set of faculties; DR..
Van Dyke lives in all his faculties
He thinks clearly, closely, searchingly:
he feels quickly and profoundly; his
will is virile and masterful Hence his
ability to speak directly and authori-
tatlvely in verse, in fiction, in the es-
say, In criticism. and in the sermon.
Most men live in one sphere OF action;
DR. Van Dyke lives in two spheres.
Hence his first-hand knowledge of ma
ture, of books and of men. He has a
native and individual lyric note; he
has written fiction which Is full of
flavor and touched with passion; he is
one of the most effective preachers of
his time; and he can cast fly with
the best His energy backs every gift
with vigorous impulse, and his steadi-
ness of will keeps his impulses in the
happiest working relations. He has
the ability to start mt full speed; and
be is always in easy command not
only of his resources, but of himself
Century.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1904-05-27
@H HE Rev. John Lawrence sat at

CO HE Rev. John Lawrence sat at
his study table, leaning on his
elbow, his usually busy pen held
idly between his fingers He gazed
far over the plains, trancelike express
sion In his thoughtful eyes; he believed
that the time was coming when those
plains would be peopled, and, with the
hopefulness which made his mission
ary life beautiful. he seemed to see
the church leading, inspiring and min
istering to these people. Already he
had visions Of school wherein his
own wife should be the ruling spirit;
visions of hospital. a clubhouse and
clubrooms, where these savages might
grow less savage. Even the fact that
thus far only one poor little wooden
church building was to be found in
many miles did not in the least inter
fere with his dreams.
How long he might have dreamed,
no one knows, but he was recalled by
a delicious voice calling In to him:
II am twenty-five inches around the
waist, John, and my skirt length is
forty three. You know you asked me
yesterday"
Sure enough" he answered. with a
little start, taking up the tapeline
which lay conspicuously on his desk.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1904-05-27
ODD ROCK WALL OF TEXAS.
Supposed to Mark the boundaries of a
Prehistoric Fortress.

u
Prehistoric Fortress.
Near Rockwall is one of the most
curious formations in Texas. This
town and county were named after it
and many contend that in spite of the
opinion of scientists to the contrary
the formation is the product of the
toll of prehistoric race Of people.
The rock wall, as it Is known, ex-
tends along three sides OF the town,
but generally at some distance from 1t.
although to he south it Is to be found
within 200 or 800 yards of the corpora
ton line. No one seems to know just
how long it is, but traces of 1t have
been discovered across the river in
Dallas county.
Biologists say that the wall owes its
origin to volcanic upheaval. 1t is
composed of stones which are three or
four inches in width, two or three
inches thick and from six to eighteen
inches in length. They are piled on
top Of one another, just like brick,
and with the same regularity.
All of 1t is underground. At some
places it comes to within ten feet OF
the surface of the earth. In others
one will have to dig down to twice
that depth before its top is touched
In the localities where it is nearest
the surface plowshares have turned
over many of the stones and some OF
the fields are plentifully besprinkled
with them. Wells have been dug down
by the side of the wall for a distance
of fully fifty feet, but it extends down
beyond that depth.
The stones are of light yellow
color and evidently have mica in them
There are some streaks, too, which
closely resemble white marble. The
substance is very hard, and when ex.
posed to the elements does not deterio'
rate. This is attested by pieces which
have been exposed for more than q
generation.
Another curious thing about 1t Is
that there is no other stone in the
county which is just like it. Rock.
wall county has some fine building
stone, but it is of an entirely differ.
ent kind. 1t resembles more nearly
than anything else the bricks which
are manufactured from the clay found
in this section.
Many believe that this wall was
built by prehistoric men as fortified
tion for a settlement which once stood
on this very spot. Asked to explain
why it is that the wall is now under
ground, they call attention to the be
lief Of biologists that once the Red
River found its way to the sea down
through this valley and that 1t was
miles in width. This black dirt, the
theorists contend is Il mixture Of allu
vial deposits and clay, and these de
posits they say, covered up the wall
Galveston News.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1904-05-27
OLD HYMNS.

There's lot Of music 1T
And when haired brother
"On Jodan's and
There's Of
With bright of land light and shining
And hear -singngwhee dreaming stands
"From Greenlands icy mountains lndas strands"
An s.
Before the light dumb
II singing I'll a
To Canaans fair and where ie
The Cooking
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1904-05-27
CandeIaria Hall Saloon

Is wellknown and finely furnished and is the
most popular resort in Candelaria The bar is
stocked with the choicest and best brands of
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1904-05-27
LIQUORS AND CIGARS

Mr.. Thomas will conduct nothing but first
class house, and cordial welcome will be ex
tended to sll guests
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1904-05-27
Little WINE.

Willie-Mr. Oldboy why do they say
you are in your second childhood?
Mother-Willie
Willie--Oh, | know; it's because you
are baldheaded. just like baby Dick
Boston Transcript
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1904-05-27
Force of Habit.

Gunner-That man must be used to
trading horses.
Guyer-Why SO?
Gunner-When he asked how old
the automobile was he looked inside
for Its teeth.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1904-05-27

Hate your kin. II you must, but
don't 20 to law with them,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-09-01
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hey' u Il. NIFTY VIII pe IA nls pull
= e 9ses' hsA' 7oneas
Oscar hppp ~ back ~ work agaAnt
liter an aineas q several aays
Ffank Haxer, Ralph Reid and Miss
Carrie Bartholomew we're Pierre pas
sengers Yesterday:
Mrs ". elmer left Monday for Ida
Grove, n, where she will visIl With
relatives ~ ! week
Mankato Commercial College. Man
kato. MINI, boards IT, students for
q sSs week Good board
III. and Mrs. q. j. Fox left Tuesday
for Woonsocket 10 visit few DAYS With
Mrs. Fox's sister, Mrs. Matthias.
Tan Mnhan oa.oa anwn fsa,o s,,np
Monday lid remained il lie city Tues.
slay and Wednesday for the old sei.
tiers picnic
NM Mn NJ II Is EAr4 rat,,rnsa
slonslay from M,nnaa,,ol,a' wI,ava ,l,ay
attended fhe waal. f1faye i, = ,,,arrsaoe
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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-09-01


6. III. Wiseman came up IRON Civil
Bend Sunday and stayed over for the
Old settlers picnic Tuesday and We'd
nesday.
Mrs. Carl Anderson has been recelv
lne this week q visit from her mother
and brother, Mrs. Perry and Earl Of
Sioux City.
Come to the Worlds Fair Save
money and trouble BY securing rooms
FAD advance. For special low rates,
write Oscar e. Allen, II charge Of adj
vance booking FOR Visitors Worlds
Fair Hotel, five minutes walk from
main entrance, ST. Louis, Mo.
when you come 10 Ia Crosse to at
tend business college do not fail 10 call
at The Keefe Business College, and IN
vestigate the superior work Of the
greatest business training school Of
the northwest. Sign no contracts.
Fail Term Sept 9th. Tuition. $500
Miss June Wertz of Woonsocket, who
was elected To teach In the sixth g1ade
OF the Elk Point school. has declined
the position and will retain her posi-
ton he one Of the teachers in the
school AZ Woonsocket. Miss Price OF
Lincoln, Neb.. has accepted the posi-
zion which Miss Wertz declined.
Mrs, q. Il. Bruce, Mark Bruce and
Miss Maude Fox returned Tuesday
from ten days visit to the Louisiana
Purchase Exposition at ST. Louis.
harold Bruce left st. Louis at the same
time for BIS home Id North Adams,
Mess, and next week will enter will
llams College.
Bishop Hare has assigned the Rev.
NJ Fl. Squirting Of Rapid City 10 this
parish and MIR. Squirting will be here
next Sunday 20 commence his work.
The bishop recommends him very
highly AZ having had eminently sue
cassful pastorates at Hot Springs and
Rapid City. He will preach Oh alter.
maize Sundays at Dell Rapids. The
Episcopal church here has been closed
ior some months and the parish il "a
be congratulated on securing 30 enc.
lent and able q man for rector.
Labor Day, next Monday, will be du,
| " celebrafed as fikt1al Al Alaan Tshs
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-09-01

Rev. G. 4. Notson, pastor Of The M.
e. church In this city for two years.
but now pastor at Pierre, paid this Of
fee pleasant call yesterday. He has
been visiting here few days among
his old friends and Ia now at Hamburg,
Iowa, his early home. Mr.. Notson was
Instrumental in building the NJ X.
parsonage here and In greatly strength
ening and inspiring his church. For
merly he was printer and at the time
81 the Opera House fire here he was
one Of tho four printers who carried
the COURIER outfit to the vacant Du
pont lots opposite the street from
where we we're then located. He is
now an active stand patter for Pierre.