davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-15
PJISoh, NOT CIR. OF TARTAR
Woman Who Took Stuff Died and Now
Drug Clerk Is Held.

an extra drug clerk employed at the
Lindell Hotel Pharmacy, was arrested
yesterday and is held for the coroner on
a charge of having caused the death
Of Mrs. Jennie Helms. wife OF Moritz
Helms OF New York.
Mrs. Helms died yesterday after suffer
ing great agony for several hours, after
taking a dose OF what she supposed was
cream OF tartar, which her husband, IL
is alleged, purchased from Farthing.
Physicians who attended Mrs. Helms
assert that from the symptoms the wom-
an had died from the effects of poison.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-15

should be its best this week The thousands
will be Hospitality entertained and is
possible that Bostonans commendabe de-
There will be touch of sadness however
about and for the who the
kindly dealt with by time. Still the old
and heroes will forget their troubles they cheed
grasp friendly hands and enjoy the well prepared plans to
make happy All classes will join in the reception with hearts
appreciation of the value of patriotism Fine
their sacrifices by those who represent the great
noble commonwealth but young and old will find
stronger lesson the noble grandeur OF their country
viewing these types OF the nations uncommon men
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-15
EARLY MORNING FIRE.
Building Badly Damaged = Saloon and Tsne-
ment Over II Cleaned Out

An alarm was given from box 1s5 by Pa
trolman A. d. Sharpe at lao O'Clock this
morning. For fire in liquor store on
the ground floor OF 6s Hawkins street.
The saloon belonged TO James Ricci and
was well stocked.
Up stairs was a tenement occupied by
Mrs. David Couci. who with her family
was visiting In Natick.
All the furniture was destroyed as was
the contents of the saloon.
The loss on building and contents was
$500; insured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-15
SHOCKING ABUSE.
A Youag Drunken Tough Cruelty Whips and
Abuses 4 Horse.

An exhibition OF the essence OF mean
ness. brutality and pure cussedness was
given by Patrick Shields. Jr., 10 years
old, on Potter's avenue. last evening.
He bad hired young and small horse
from Harry Bert's stable on Carpenter
street, and getting drunk, drove the ami
NAL, breaking the whip over It's side and
flank.
The young tough was fined 50 and costs
in the police court, today, for drunken
ness and SIS and costs In the 9Th district
court for cruelty TO the horse.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-15
NATIONAL ROGUE TOURNAMENT
T0BE HELD AT NORWICH.

Norwich, Conn, Aug. 15.--Expert play
ers OF the game of rogue will gather I'm
this city this week to take part in the
annual national championship, many OF
the participants coming direct from st.
Louis. where they have had a fortnight 3
practice at the fair grounds.
Drawings will be made today and for
the rest OF the week play will extend
through each afternoon and evening. the
morning being devoted 80 business meet
ing.
Charles Cox OF Maiden. Mass, the ma
tional champion, will be present 10 de-
fend his title. as well as DIR. Davenport
Of Northampton. Mass, and Professor
Jacobus OF Springfield. Mass. both like
ly candidates for first place,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-15
CRACK TENNIS PLAYERS
ARE ARRIVING AT NEWPORT,

Players who are to appear In the ma
tlonal tennis tournament At Newport this
week began arriving today. The entry
list Of 81 includes all the prominent Amer
lcan players and while some disappolnt-
ment is shown that the Doherty Broth
ers. who last year won all honors st the
tournament, will not defend their titles.
championship tennis IL expected from
Jarned. Holcombe. Ward. Beals, Wright.
Collins and Clothier Lsrned is the gener-
al favorite for the championship.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-15
rHe BEST NEW YORK HOTEL

ON 4sth street, between Fifth avenue
and Broadway. is located the famous
Hotel Gallatn. This house s In the
heart Of the fashionable district OF New
York, and convenient to theatres and big
stores. During the summer months ex-
tremely low rates are made TO transient
guests. All rooms have electric lights.
private telephon. and private baths. The
rate IS only 81 day for two people.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-15
ron OVER SIXTY YgAeo.

MRS. wINsLow'S SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over sixty years by
millions Of mothers for their children
while tcethins with perfect success. II
soothes the child. softens the gums al.
lays all pain. cures wind collie. and is the
best remedy for Dlarrhoea. IL will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold
by druggists In every part of the world.
Twenty nve cents q bottle. Be sure aud
ask for Mrs. winsiows Soothing Syrup
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-15

Candidate be induced make remarks the
speech While only half of the ticket has been
unreasonable the other half to make
remarks Later Henry rassaway has been fully advised
his candidacy he have little matter OF 5000 1000 words
to say
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-15

You will certainly know what is going in Rhode
Island while vacation to be for the
entire You may The you while for
IS cents month Send in your subscription and address
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-15
ABERCROMBlE DIES Of
INJURIES SUSTAINED SATURDAY.

Ralph Abercrombie. n middle aged man,
who was struck on the head by frsg-
mont of rock Saturday afternoon while
blasting on what IL known as the Pond
road in Cumberland. died during last
night Of his injuries. lie leaves a family.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-15

Sage of Esopus appears have concluded that while the
people might possibly him for four they couldn't posi-
bly, think of wanting him for eight years
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-15
What Others
Aro Saying

Under the conditions and amid the
surroundings of the national conventions
as they are now constituted and placed.
calm discussion and deliberation arc im-
possible and intelligent action Is diff
cult."--Baltmore Sun.
Though Judge Parker by n stretch OF
courtesy disclaimed any intention or
'criticising any of our presidents from
Washington down his reasons Tor de-
clining I'm advance n second term form
severe Indictment of MFR Roosevelt and
will gain for the Democratic candidate
many votes in the election. New York
World
The way In which Bishop Potter's
foes are going for him for being present
at the opening of that model saloon,
Il need awaken no surprise 10 hear. by
and by. that he employs a corkscrew In
opening his religious services. boston
Herald
"Mr. Hays circular on contraband oi
war is In keeping with American prece-
dent and aso with common sense and
Justice. e."-Chicago Record Herald,
"Tt has long been the policy Of the
United States 10 construct war ships
little stronger than those OF thsir class
I'm foreign navies. To this our Successes
I'm the naval duels with England I'm the
War OF 1912 were I'm n large measure due.
But N Great Britain constructs many
vessels as powerful as those most re-
Gently designed - VIII tax American I'm
genulty go maintain the policy just mem
toned Denver Republican.
Recent teiegrams from European capt
tails say Americas demands are consld-
cred just and should be granted. IL would
somewhat dlsarrange the program OF
the Powers ln regard 60 Turkey n the
United States were compelled 90 adopt
coercive measures. ."-PittsburE Gazette.
so far the Panama Canal enterprise
has not progressed much further than
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-15

The News will be sale the ST. Louis Exposition and can
be obtained of pooce the leading to the
Administration Building the principal fair streets and at the
various hotels
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-15

Il don't want poverty. an don't want
riches" SAYS Brother Dickey. 'All
wants IL plenty political campaigns an
isnfa Constitution
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-15

absemousness is of kind with that Of
man drink from the bottle the other fellow had
emptied
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-15

vocaists will be sadly mistaken they that
the familiar old song runs "Over White House"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-15

be suspected that Mrs Goeet lost her da
monds for advertising purposes
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-15

The notification is preparing West Vir
gina
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-15

appropriations and places available. The
only sign OF outward activity OF late has
been a requisltion for large quantity
of mosquito netting. g."-Cincinnati En-
auirer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-15

appropriations and places availa BILE. The
only sign OF outward activity OF late has
been requisItion for a large quantity
of mosquito netting. g."-Cincinnati En-
duirer.
"A show OF force and the probable pres
sure brought TO bear by the Sultan's Eu-
bring Turkey to terms Milwaukee SEN
tinel
Several military men Of Europe and
America have expressed the opinion that
the Japanese are the best OF all good SOL
ders. but such sweeping assertions are
at least little premature. e."-Cleveland
Leader.
''The public service, local and national,
needs some men who are able 10 say mo-
when they are begged tn let an offender
on with q trivial fine or 10 remit a big
fire which has been properly imposed -
Chicago Tribune.
Representative Cowherd seems TO as
sumo that President Roosevelt IL running
for reelection on the prosperity issue.
This happens not 10 he the case. The
president IL supported not because times
are 50 cd or bad. but because people have
confidence In his ability and integrity and
admiration for his courage. kansas
city star.
Tho prosperity that prevails Is real,
and the only thing that can lead TO 4
season OF depression is the success OF the
democratic party. the Inauguration OF n
Democratic administration and the revi
sion OF Republican tariff laws by Demo-
attic congress Milwaukee Sentinel.
~ navy is an expensive establishment.
beyond "a doubt, but n has saved Great
Irttain from war many times In the past
and will probably continue TO do SO as
long as q holds its present pre-emi-
n,ncc "-plttshurg Gazette.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-15

"A show Of force and the probable pres
sure brought 10 bear by the Sultan's Eu-
ropean counsellors will I'm all likelihood
bring Turkey to terms. Milwaukee SEN
tincl
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-15

has not progressed much further than
an elecuoneerins scheme; but there are
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-15

mfr Hays circular on contraband oi
war is In keeping with American prece-
dent and aso with common sense and
Justice. Chicago Record Herald.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-15

The bakers held a very interesting ses-
sion on Saturday evening. Mr.. Steele
the organizer for this district being here
TO address the meeting.
John Barrett. one OF the officers OF
the Lowell lodge Of engineers. passed
through the city on the way TO the con-
vention.
Messrs. Frank Sacker and Thos. Dunn,
two sons OF Maine. had the old home fe-
yer and left Saturday for Rockport
where they will spend the week visiting
the old swimming hole and telling how
they used 90 chase the squirrels through
the woods They will live over many OF
the boyhood scenes among the hills and
make the welkin ring with cheers while
indulging I'm the feeds" that mother used
20 put up for them when they came home
from outings long. long ago.
Another one " the retail clerks Mr.. G.
& Nathans II spending a week rusticatins
among the wales and inlets % Block ISL
and
Mics Lillian Bassett.> one of the LADY
members Of the retail eierio In spending
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-22
NEW FORM OF PHILANTHROPY.

I has remained for colored in Los Angeles to
devise form of philanthropy. They have pro-
ceeded organize the Southern California Home
Association and Floral Investment Company. The OBJ
ject to provide pleasant home for aged negroes and
orphans of the coored The support of the
be derived from the sale of carnations and other
flowers. The old people and the children, not being
strong physically could not be expected to perform
hard labor, but the growing of flowers for the
will supply them with light and profitable occupation
and they will find themselves amid pleasant surround
ings and with comforts.
An organization effected several months ago. pri-
cipaly through the endeavors of Mrs. Mary Jackson
tract of FIVE of land admirably adapted the
culture of flowers secured at Duarte Six lots
have also been secured in addition, that the ground
is ample for the experiment its earlier stage. The
soil has been tested and has proved desirable
for flower farming. 1t is all under good irrigation sys
The association is undenominatonal. but it has
enlisted the efforts of many colored church people
The OF the association have already paid a
share of the money needed purchase the land for the
flower farm and charitably inclined people have pledged
quite large 1t has been decided in of the
favorable financial conditions attending the beginning of
the enterprise work the first home buildings
May l.. Only cottage will be built at a time, the
purpose being handle the home conservatively and
not to incur any debt that might prove be burden
later In addition to cash donations, the coored
people of Duarte Monrovia and other nearby commu
mites have promised give several days of work each
TO expense and get the farm in shape
possible at the lowest possible limit of cost.
The officers of the association all coored women
Mrs. M. Jackson is the president; Mrs Louisa Oliver
vce-presdent Mrs H. A. Jones, secretary; Mrs. S. L.
Jones, Carnations have been selected for the
original plantation of flowers because they strong
demand in the SOUTH and also because has been dis
covered that they grow great perfection Duarte
Several schemes considered by the practical
1t
the flower farm, the leading purpose being utilize the
labor commercially of those be cared for, and
make the home for the aged and the orphans
self supporting possible 1t is supposed that
flower culture will pay the entire expense of the MAIN
of the home, but will far in that direction
if it is managed business principles. Auxiliary organ
zations of colored people be formed in the south
counties to cooperation and support.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-22
Honor Among Thieves.

There is honor among thieves;
that oft quoted phrase was exempli-
fled in the character of Belle Wilson,
the noted female pickpocket, who died
a miserable death a few days ago,
alone and forsaken by her former
friends.
Belle was known to the oldest OFF,
GERS of the police force. All knew her
to be a larcenist of the most clever
type. yet they knew her as we'll by
her word of honor as they did by her
bad record. when Belle ever told you
she would do a thing" said an old
policeman the other day, you could
bet on it that she would keep her
word.
Several years ago Belle was sent
up for four years in San Quentin. At
tfat time the matron of the prison
had been having great difficulty in Sc
curing a reliable trusty among the in
carcerated females. / suggested that
she give Belle a trial. / said to her
that if Belle promises you that she
will do as you bid her, she will do it.
$50 Belle Wilson was given the posi-
tion of trusty. Not two days after
Belle was introduced to her new job a
big, husky negress attempted to cut
the matron's throat. She had her down
on the floor of a cell and with up
raised hand was about to plunge the
knife into the matrons neck when
Belle came along at a bound. With
one swiDe she knocked the frenzied
negress prone on the floor and quickly
relieved her of her weapon. The
matron was deeply indebted to her
trusty and attempted as best she could
to thank her.
'Ah, forget it, said Belle, didn't
tell you that I'd be your trusty?
S'pose I'd let that thing murder you
'thout helping your
THE matron was taken back by the
trusty's unconcerned air and relin-
quished all hope of thanking Belle with
words. When Belle died there were
many who had known her, who recall
ed her record as pickpocket, but
there were a few who said, there was
a criminal with a wcrd of honor"
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-22
TALK OF THE TOWN
ANDsE9REe,s o. HH
TINES ~
His Inalienable Right.

What was virtually a life imprison-
ment for contempt of court stands
among the decisions of our Supreme
Court. The case and its consequence
grew out of citizens interpreting the
constitution in contravention to that of
the Supreme Court.
At the time alluded to vacancy oc-
CURED on the bench of the Supreme
Court and the Governor appointed a
Judge to fill the vacancy. The consti-
tuition provided then, as now. that the
successor should be elected at the next
general State election. This provision
was neglected, however, and the ap-
pointee retained his seat on the bench.
To this method a citizen named Pick
EFT, who was one of the street REFORM
ing brigade, took exception and dis
puted the right of the Judge to oc-
cupy the bench after the term had ex-
pired. according to his Interpretation.
Taking the bull by the horns, so to
speak, Pickett entered the courtroom,
which was then on the corner Of Clay
and Kearny streets, and just before
the Justices filed out of their chambers
to take their places on the bench he
fairly and squarely squatted himself
down in the chair about to be occupied
by the Judge whose seat he disputed.
The Judges entered the courtroom led
by the Chief Justice. w. T. Wallace,
and to their utter astonishment found
this citizen reformer in the seat. Judge
Wallace looked amazed and, calling the
court crier, inquired what it all meant.
Pickett answered for himself, and in
formed the Judges that he had just
as much right to a seat on the bench
as Judge Blank, whose term had ex-
pired by limitation of law.
Pickett was removed by force and
an order was instantly entered commit
ting him to the custody Of the Sheriff
to be confined in jail pending the fur
ther order of the court. The self-in-
stalled Judge" was escorted to the
Broadway Jail, where he remained for
three years, until 1880, when the new
constitution abolished the then exist
ing Supreme Court. 1t was one of the
last acts of the defunct court to lib
crate Pickett. The old man died short
ly after, never having changed his
mind as to his right as an American
citizen.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-22
WhGt the Cold Does

The excessively cold season at Que.
bee has had a curious effect upon the
salt water eels. 1t is their custom in
winter to bury themselves in the sand
or mud below high water mark and
there hibernate.
This winter the frost has been so
keen for weeks at a time that the sur
face Of the wet sand has become a
sheet OF ice directly the water ebbed
away. Probably this has had the effect
of partially depriving the buried eels
Of air, and the fear of death by asphyx-
iation has sent them scurrying out into
the open, where they meet with imme-
diate paralysis from the cold.
The appearance of the beach on some
cold mornings has been remarkable.
Thousands of eels from thirty to sew
enty inches in length, each one about as
brittle as an icicle and stretched out as
straight as stick, lie about or stand
upright from the sand for a good third
of their length.
Carts and wheelbarrows. as we'll as
boats, have been filed day after day,
and the available markets for fresh
eels were long ago glutted. Skinning,
sailing and smoking have given en-
pIoyment to many who otherwise would
have been idle.
The question which suggests itself is:
Do these eels hibernate naturally when
they experience cold beyond a certain
point, or IS the condition noted that of
temporarily suspended animation, the
forerunner or preliminary stage of
death?
For it is certain that the eels are not
really dead. The returning tide bears
them on its surface at first, as though
they were lifeless, but after a few min
utes they wriggle about little. and
soon they dive below, slowly and care
fully, but very much alive. The fisher
men usually make things certain by
chopping off the heads of their cap
tured fish before they thaw them out.
Apparently no one has ever taken the
trouble of deciding whether the fish
were frozen through and through, so
that there could not be any little
stream of life kept in motion in the in
terror of their bodies by ever so slight
a circulatiOn.-New York Sun.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-22
AFFAIRS IN CUBA.
price.

~ EPORTS from Havana concerning the Cuban Con-
X gress, whose spring session recently opened,
the effect that less than o58 questions re-
latng to disputed elections submitted the House
and result there is confusion all sides, general
cry and camor of fraud and every prospect of sren-
uous session 1t is feared however that anything
serious will follow the confusion. for the disturbance is
confined politicians the business elements and work.
ing classes being evidently well satisfied with the con-
dons of trade and industry and with the Government
The statements the annual message of President
Palma show that the administration has been fairly sue
cessful in its work. and has given Cuba much better
government than prevails in most Spanish American
summary of the message says the President
points that the mortality of the island is but
IS per inhabitants, being the lowest since 1920
Street cleaning Havana has been improved while the
has been less than under American admins
traon The President recommends an appropriation of
$2ooooo for improving existing roads and constructing
The summary continues
"The fiscal report makes excellent showing and
the industrial situation shows steady Improvement Su
gar, tobacco and fruit all show notable increase in
value and quantity 1t is particularly gratifying to note
nearly $Ioooooo increase in the export of fruit This
indicates that Cuba is getting away from former
crop status The notable increase in the number Of
horses and cattle also encouraging for the reason that
these animals essential factors in large part of
Cuba's productive activity 1t is that the present
number only about onehalf of that of years ago.