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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-03-05
MODES OF THE DAY
Ellen 0smonde Chronicles the Die
tates of Dame Fashion.
SOME HINTS FROM GAY PARIS
They Forecas h Coming Styles In
New York-Two Pretty Blouse
for Morning Wenr-Other
Notes.
uz.Ssszss o KNOW what Paris is going

lNs.N1EEz1 o KNOW what Paris is going
<& to do is TO know what New
XA York is going to do in the
NN#lE matter Of modes for the COM
ss4% ing season, for despite our
boosted independence Of the
French fashion makers we still follow
their lead in most things very closely.
For this reason | need make no excus
for Offering a few hints contained in a
letter received from a Partisan friend,
who knowing my financial interest in
Dame Fashion writes me along the lines
that should be most interesting. And
here are some of the things she writes
me:
1T will perhaps surprise you to hear
that have seen jet owe here used as a
trimming on white cloth frocks! A
lovely Casino frock is of fine white cloth
with a deep border all round the skirt
worked in jet; the bodice shows an
inner waistcoat of jet with a quantity
Of black and white chiffon forming a
cravat at the neck and inner frills on
the full sleeves. The toque to wear with
this consists entirely Of broad jet wings,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-03-05

Ave, Pater'
son, N. j.,
says: II was
troubled for
4 bOu + min g
gears, aad
W h a t / srf.
: fe4ed no Que
will e v e r
hfsaw. / used
n bout every
know rene
dy that is said
to be good for
kidneg co M.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-03-05

selves as to the efficacy I'd, Peruna In
cases of la grippe or its after effects.
After Effects OF La Grippe tradicated
by pe-ru-na.
Mrs. Fred Weinberger, Westerlo, Al
bany County, N. Y. writes:
Several years ago | had an attack OF
la grippe which left my nerves in a
Frustrated condition. Then ] had an
other attack Of la grippe which left me
worse. | had tried three good physi-
clans but all in vain, ! gave Peruna a
trial, In a short time | was feeling bet
ter and now | am as well as anyone
Mrs. Fred Weinberger,
Hon. James r. Gull OF Omaha.
Hon. James II. Gull is one Of the
oldest and most esteemed men of Omaha,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-03-05
CAUGHT By THE GRIP.
RELEASED By PE-RU-NA.

Neb. He has done much 10 make 1t what
it is. serving on public boards a number
Of times, lie endorses Feruna in the
following words;
Il am GS years old. am hale and hearty,
and Peruna has helped me attain II.
Two years ago | had la grlppe-my life
vas ~dcspaired OF. peruna saved me-
j, X, GULL.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-03-05
A Relative OF Abraham Lincoln.

Mr.. Silas s Lincoln. who resides at
9l3 l. Street, n W., Washington. d. C.,
has the honor Of being third cousin TO
Abraham Lincoln. lie writes:
81 had la grippe five times before
using your medicine, -Four years ago
began the use OF Peruna, since which
time | have not been troubled with that
disease. | can now do as much work at
my desk rs | ever could In my life, /
have gained more than ten pounds in
weight. $ S. Lincoln.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-03-05

Mother-"Now, Bobby, if youn be good
for ten minutes, III give you a penny"
Bobby-"Can't do it, mother. Our boys
Be Good Union has fixed the a~nalga-
mated scale al a penny for three MN
utes. Glasgow Times.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-03-05

81 am doing my best to convince George
that / am economical" What have you
done?'' u have worn the same dress
twice New Yorker.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-03-05

1T was only five years ago that / start
ed in with our firm at five dollars a week, I"
said Bragg, "and now | earn $50 a week
without any trouble That's so; it's
easy to earn that remarked hewitt. but
how much do you get%-Philadelphia
Press.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-03-05

DO not let the brood SOW run with
the shoats and other pigs, but give her
a quiet lot by herself a week or ten
days before she ID too farrow.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-03-05

Miss IcQuerry-"You and Nr. Sophty
correspond, do you mott" Miss Gidday-
ooh, gracious, no! He's real dark com
plexioned, while I'm quite q decided
blonde, Of course. "-philadelphia Press.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-03-05

Tingaling-Helio, old chap! Haven't ssen
you Tor some time. IIow's business!
JOgalong-Qn he jump. I've got tbHee
News.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-03-05

and works off the cold. laxative 1comc
Quinine Tablets. Price Is cents
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-03-05

To pay compliments rs Eploh easief than
to pay debts Chicago DAILY News.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-03-05

Life is an up-hilI road" III YOURS
lucky enough to be going that way
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-03-05

Il should think" said Mr.. Eighty, that
the criticisms your husband receives on
his books would fairly make HIM smart"
Mrs. Writealong smiled sadly. Yes"
she replied, Il guess they do, but they
don't make him smarter e Cincinnati
Tiruea. Gtor
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-03-05

The best armor IS to k1ep out Of gun
shot.-EaGol.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-03-05

Temptation IL the balance ix which char.
acter is weighed. Chicago Daily News.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-03-05

Towne-"I understand Melba was en-
gagged TO appear at a swell musicale re.
Gently, and she got 1900 for only one
song" Browne-"Ahl | think / under
stand now what my wife meant when she
said she got that bonnet Of hers for a
mere Observation-Disclosures Press.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-03-05

Mrs. Newitt-sMr. Feeder is coming 10
dinner this evening, isn't he?" Mr.. New
itt-No; he must be very SICK" Mrs.
Newitt-"Then you got word from him."
Mr.. Newitt-"No, but he must be sick
or dead. / told him we dined at $50,
and its 6:35 now. Philadelphia Ledger.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-03-05
Grasses and CIoycrs.

Only lsrge fpewers Of grasses and
cioyefs f0f seed IN America. n,
Operate OvT 500 nereA. Our Il
seeds are warranted. We MAKE
4 great specsasy Of Gr,ssss and y,
Ci0yers, FoodT Plants, Corn, 10. n
tatOes, O1iODs, fabbagn, and all <W
sorts Of Vegetable seeds. IN
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-03-05
A WOMAN'S MISERY.

Mrs Sabn La Rue, Of 1l5 Paterson
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-03-05

or a brown mixture, trimmed, gauged
and piped with silk. Ivory felt hat simply
trimmed with punches of frayed silk.
substantial fabric, it requires no lining.
and many a debutante's frock have ]
seen in accordion-plaited g~renadine and
nunsyeiliRg, finished with a old lace
berthe and prettily arranged sash.
ELLEN OsMONDE.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-03-05

VNHBtF HptFFL 'HF1tIttf1.
Greatest cereal wonder Of tile age. II 10
mo- cofn nor " heat, nor rye, nor barley, nor
' oats, hut q golden com binntiCn of thein all,
yielding 20 bu. Of grain nrd 4 tons Of rich
straw hay per acre. fTeatee, et0Gk food on
saFlsi. Does well every Whexe.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-06
LABOR DAY CELEBRATION.

No we'll wsher of
feeling of qualification the complete yesterdays
Labor day celebration From first last happening
arred the observance while the weather conditions little short
OF perfect The important and impressive the
day the parade and while there may slight falling
in the number of marcers from
distinct gain in the matter uniformity of dress and precision of
Indeed of the organizations in line displayed
and unity marching that would
well drilled military companies
This is especially worthy of because indicates the large
of interest individual members Of the
and the hours they have devoted qualify
ing themselves make such praseworhy showing Nor could
the splendid without realizing
the brains and skill that have made the Rhode
Islands manufactures sought
Of the civilized world AS visual evidence of the
ganzed labor the also Here shoulder
shoulder marched nearly FIVE thousand animated
audabe better the condition of labor
dignity by united and unsehsh effort
Labor day demonstrations have a value
those who participate in them They teach the lesson
workers that by union be achieved for
deserving than possibly be accomplished
effort however ntegeny srenuouy directed They
the lesson of broey love- the wisdom making personal
sacrifices that the general good may be promoted.
It mistake that
sarly antagonsc the employing Antagonm
attitude of the when they forced
they regard the hands of employers The chief
for the existence of unions for the oers
reasonable conditions of labor When denied
powers them only
that they become hostile employers Nor
that had employers always been fair and consderate
of employees labor unions would
existence.
However the and just employer fail
the value of organization among those he employs will he
with other feeling than that of sympathy and satisfaction such
adequate and praseyohy celebration that of yesterday
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-06

the Albee company and the local Keith
theatre which read as follows From
Cleveland. Ohio To Charles Lovenberg:
Please convey my kind regards and best
wishes to the Albee Stock company on
their departure tonight and say 10 each
member how grateful / feel for the great
interest they have taken In their work
during the past summer. which has aided
materially in making the season closing
tonight the most successful, financially
and artlstically that we have ever had
To yourself and attaches OF the house |
send my warmest gratitude for all you
have done for me personally and for the
success OF my theatre. Gratefully yours
f. r. Albee"
The hearty applause which followed the
reading OF this telegram was proof OF the
unanimous agreement of everyone present
as to the great success OF the season,
Manager Lovenberg was then urged to
speak. which he did, saying briefly that he
echoed Mr.. Albee's thanks and expressing
a wish to see all the members OF the
present company next season. Then.
while the members OF the company Joined
hands and the orchestra played For
Aud Lang Syne." the audience applauded
TO the echo. II was late hour when the
performance ended. and the fourth season
OF the Edward f. Albee Stock company
came to n most brilliant close.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-06
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

The knights OF the Red Carter as
presented by Rice e. Barton's Rose Hill
English Folly company at the westmins-
ter theatre yesterday afternoon and
evening. could possibly be fitted out a
little more and would answer very we'll
for a musical comedy. II is presented I'm
three acts and each Is full OF bright
clean comedy and good singing Geo w.
Rice and T. r. Thomas. that quaint pair
OF comedians. are al the head and are
ably supported by corps OF pretty girls
headed by Idylla Vyner. Miss Kelly Pal
mer as the tough girl. makes a decided
hit for while she assumes tough charac-
ters, she is a charming little person and
proves this later In the bill. when she is
seen In famous toe dances.
A one-act farce ls given for the closing
number and in this Mr.. Thomas while
not the whole show. is a great part OF H.,
but IL Is all good enough to make all keep
their seats until the curtain falls. The
scenery and costumes are also worthy Of
notice
Besides this there are in the olio PONCE
and Leo comedy gymnasts, In new line,
Miss Blanch Newcomb in songs; John T..
Cain, back-faced comedian OF the old
school. assisted by Miss Henrietta Wheel
~ and Harry Evans in laughable
,ketch called "A Terrible Night" the
Bison City Quartette and the Van Broth
ers I'm n musical turn.
This excellent bill will be presented
every afternoon and evening during the
week
The Merry Maidens headed by Jolly
Nellie Hanly are billed for next week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-06
PARK THEATRE.

Misery and merriment go hand in hand
without the slightest suggestion OF un-
pleasantness or incompatiblity through
out the four lively acts which are re-
quired 10 settle the matter OF Her Mar
riage Vow" at the Park theatre this week
Misery looks after the fortunes OF the
fated and unhappy heroine who. Laura
Jane Libbey fashion. has married the
wrong chap and finds all kinds OF trouble
In trying to make him own up to the fact.
the story is old and misery is a skilful
hand in the management OF such cases.
Kate Walters. the luckless victim OF
the villain. makes a strong play for the
sympathies Of the audience and as she
turns up at the psychological moments
literally scattered through the play, the
tender hearted on the other side OF the
footlights get their handkerchiefs into
commission and walt with bated breath
the outcome of the fendish schemes OF
her unwilling husband or course the
hero and his stan come jogging along just
in time 10 make the villain look cheap,
and the heroine is spared conveniently for
the final tie up with the man she really
loves. Boston and an insane asylum vie
with bleak-looking railroad crossing for
popularity with misery. and the audience
finds plenty OF excitement in all three
places
The popping of cartridges and the play
OF red-light helps along the bad reputa-
tion of the villain and in a sensational
rescue of a couple OF rampant trains.
which have an unusual habit OF taking
the rails hop, skip and jump fashion. the
hero scrapes a hair raising acquaintance
with his finish
Merriment butts in all through the play.
a bashful lover and his woes In the
"shinin up business" lively youbrette
and jolly little acrobatic fireman all
help along and keep the audience from
getting too wraught up about the
heroine's case. They come in handy. too,
at frequent stages OF the play when extra
help is wanted 10 foil the dastardly plans
OF the bad man. In short there's not a
duh moment In the whole performance
and the production from every point of
view is one we'll worth seeing
Whereas all the parts are creditably
taken, the work OF Henry Buckler 9
''Daffy Dan, not such a fool as he looks -
is worthy OF especial comment. Elsie
Gladys the soubrette. meets with instant
favor with the audience, and Peter Craig
her sparkling mate. shows pleasing skill
as an acrobatic dancer and light comedian
The play will be presented twice daily
for the balance of the week and will give
way next Monday in favor OF Deserted
! at the Altar"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-06
FORWARD OR BACKWARD?

In the Of his speech Marion Kan Senator Fairbanks
made this pregnant and significant The question of the
hour Shall forward backward? Take the question
hearts and your homes and decide becomes Americans
who realize that the ballot to be used advance the fortunes
political parties only they promote the welfare of the home All
intelligent and loyal citizens will agree nation pros
porous as whole and to due that prosperity with hand
among the homes OF the highest duties
free government In the campaign thought
full will ask himself which Of the great parties is most likely to
discharge that duty1
The best present promises past performance 60
far the Democratic party be said that not
within the OF living increased or df
fused prosperity And assuming attempts were we'll
meant and sincere the fact remains that they always failed
sometimes with disastrous results 1904
is the credit ofthe Republican party that il has generally
succeeded always the anticipated or desired but
sess degree that conferred distinct benefit on the peop
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-06
DI led.

ARNoLD-In East Providence, r. l.. on
the 4th inst, Susan A., wife OF the late
Barton Arnold aged 66 years
Funeral from her late residence, No.
80 Anthony street, East Providence,
Wednesday, Sept. eth at Q o'clock a. m.
Relatives and friends are Invited to at
tend. Burial at the convenience OF the
family.
BAAR-on Sunday morning Sept 4th.
at his residence. 2O94 Fifth avenue.
New York city. Dr Herman Baar, be-
loved father OF Julius, Victor and May
ID. Baar, IN the 18th year OF his age.
Funeral Wednesday. Sept T. at 1890
a. m. from the Hebrew orphan asylum.
Amsterdam avenue and one Hundred and
Thirty seventh street New York.
BURROWS this city, on the 5th inst.
Maria L. widow OF Caleb @. Burrows.
Funeral services at her late residence,
No 70 Broad street. Wednesday after
noon. At ! o'clock Relatives and friends
are invited TO attend.
CLARK Suddenly, in London. England.
September 3, 1904 Charles r Clark.
aged 6s.
cLoTHERTY-In this city. on the 4th
inst. Mary t.. daughter OF James and
Annie Clotherty, aged II years.
months 2S days
Funeral Wednesday. Sept Z. at $50
a. m. from her parents residence. 100
Bay street Services al St Michael's
church at a. m. Relatives and friends
are invited TO attend
coLLINS-In this city. the 9th inst.
William II. son Of Mary J. and the
late John Collins
Funeral will take place from his
mothers residence. No. "a Nichols street.
Wednesday. Sept T. al ? p. m.
FITzSlMMoNs--I Pawtucket on the
5th inst. Margaret, widow of william
Fitzsimmons.
Funeral from the residence OF her
brother. John McKitchen 80 Capitol
street. Wednesday Sept T. at 9l5 a. m.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend.
FRAsER--In Monson Macs. Sept ?,
Frederick T. son Of John NJ and the
late Mar aser. aged "a years.
Funeral p.ivate.
ER-suddenly. in this city.
on the 5th inst. James son OF the
late Patrick Gala CHER
Notice Of funeral later.
/ HUNT-At the Rhode Island hospital.
on the Sd inst. Willard w. Hunt OF
East Providence aged As years
Funeral from his late residence No.
391 Warren avenue, East Providence, on
Wednesday Sept. T. at 2 o'clock p. m.
Relatives and friends are invited TO at
tend.
| NoRTHUP-In this city. on the 4th inst.
Charles r. Northup. aged 81 years.
Funeral services Wednesday. the eth
inst, at p. M, from the Peoples M. r.
| church. Winter street. Relatives and
friends are invited TO attend.
PATTEN--In this city, the bth inst. NJ.
4. Patten. aged so years.
Notice OF funeral later.
ouIM5Y-rn this city. on the 5th inst.
John r. II. Quimby. aged GO years.
| Residence IS East street.
! RIcksoN-In Providence. on the Sd
inst. James Rickson. in his ilst year.
Funeral services at St Johns church,
Ashton. Wednesday. Sept Z. at 1880 y
IN. Relatives and friends are invited 10
| attend.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-06
SMILES.

Tourist-Why do you call that boy OF
yours Flying Machine?
Farmer-Because he's very interesting
and promising, but he won't work.-New
Yorker.
Would you permit your daughter TO
marry a titled rogue?" asked RMS. Old
castle.
~ don't know" replied her hostess
do the Rooeys belong to very old
amlly?"-Chicago Record-Herald.
Upgardson-You were in a railway cor
once when It was telescoped. What was
the sensation
Atom-It made me see stars.-Chicago
Tribune.
sgnor Cadneza--why should take all
this silver? II is not a legal tender.
Maestro-I know, but your singing is
little tough. you know.-Boston Tran
script
What is your idea OF a truly good
wtfe7" asked the youth.
"A truly good wife" answered the
Cumminsville sage. lis one who loves her
husband and her country. but doesn't
attempt to run either. r."--Philadelphia
Inquirer.
IF you dare to kiss me again | will
call papar'
II thought you said your father was in
California
He is."-Houston Post.
Tommy ate all on the menu:
The effect is not hard TO explenu.
For his father next day
Had the doctor 10 pay.
But I'll say nothing more--it might
penu. Princeton Tiger
Mrs Buggins-Those busy neighbors
next door who are always peeping
through the blinds have an awful lot 20
say about their family tree.
Mr.. Buggins-Huh! I'll bet It's rub
her plant.-Philadelphia Record.
What mo does you want" asks a
colored philosopher. than cotton ter
cIothe YOU corn ter feed you. a shelter
wen it's rainin'. en- fiddle ter make you
dance when you feels Lonesome At
lanta Constitution.
Mrs Hystv' Too Tcicy had u sad
experience On his All "Trip TO Phihdel-
phia.
Mr. Hvstyle-Acc ,nt7
Mrs Hystyie-Yes ne lost his London
and Paris labels of Ma grip.--Philadol-
phis Bulletin.
Hobo You don't we 10 Judge a man
by do Clothes he sars
Cop--Thats right. I could tell that
YOU we're . hobo II ! saw you In q shower
bsth'-Chioseo Journal
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-06
THE ALBEE STOCK COMPANY
CLOSES SEASON AT KElTH'S.

Saturday evening was a gala night at
Keith's. for on that evening the Edward
F. Albee Stock company gave its fare
well performance OF the fourth season
The popular playhouse was crowded to
the very walls by fashionable and
enthusia site audience. and many people
were unable to obtain even standing room
There was a manifest desire on the part
OF everyone 10 participate In the farewell
ovation TO the clever players who had
entertained so delightfully."- so many thou
sands during the summer. AS each
player came on the stage, he or she was
given a vsritsble storm OF applause which
lasted several minutes.
As was customary on farewell nights
OF the Albee company, the audience ex-
pected some fun and they were not dis
appointed for the members OF the com
pany entered so heartily into the spirit
OF the affair that they themselves had a
most enjoyable time. The play, "7-2o-s'
was not strictly adhered to. much Inn
promptu fun-making being infused into
the scenes and the interpolated comedy
found ready appreciation with the au-
dlence The fun began when Mr. Byrne
made his entrance seated OF a donkey.
which later became obstinate and refused
10 be led from the stage. From that time
on the fun was fast and furious. until
the end OF the third act when all became
serious and the entire stsH OF ushers
passed down the aisle bearing q perfect
garden OF floral tributes which. were
handed over the footlishts TO the different
members OF the company. together with
many valuable gifts OF jewelry and other
tokens o. appreciation.
Mr. Winter, the stage director % the
company. than read a number ~ con.
sratulstory telesrsms which had been
sent 10 the company including one from
M Edward r. Albee. the proprietor OF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-06

THE Japanese and Chinese are able to
do an enormous amount Of work under
conditions which would be looked upon as
intolerable by an American and even by
most Europeans. They work many more
hours i'm q day than Americans. and they
consume such cheap vet nutritious food
that they may have a notable advantage
over Saxons and Anglo-Saxons in the
struggle for racial domination The war
In Monchurta is bringing 20 light some
Of these facts. and II must thus get
European and American statesmen think
Ing That race is a dangerous com
petitor which can survive and work under
harder conditions than fits rival. and so
far as physical endurance Is concerned
there seems to be no lack on account
OF the kind OF food the japanese con-
sumo Denver Republican.
David Bennett Hill In retirement can
look back upon a life largely spent In the
use OF politics as a means for an end, the
latter being his own aggrsndizement. -
Cleveland Leader
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-06
DEATH Of F. W. WALSH.
Prominent Newspaper Man and Member st
The News Staff Passes Avay Near Boston.

Mr.. Frederick W. Walsh. who has for
some time been connected with The
News as their Boston representative. died
at his home on Bartlett road. Winthrop.
near Boston. on Sunday night.
Mr.. Walsh was quite well known In
and about Providence and was for a
number OF years connected with the Pit
tengill Advertising Agency Of Boston.
Previous TO this he had been Identified
with the advertising department OF the
Boston Post and together with the News
OF Providence was an employe OF the
American Lithosraphic Co. of New
York
man beloved and respected by all those
who knew him and his death will be
mourned by them all.
The funeral takes place tomorrow at
o'clock from his late residence.