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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22
LONDON BY TORCHuGHT.
Black Fog Causes Return 10 Ancient Gus
ton Of Having Link Boys.

London Dec. 22.-London was envel-
oped yesterday afternoon in a black fog
more dense than anything witnessed dur
ing the last two years. As early as
p. m. the city was lighted up everywhere
the same night but even electric
Ity and gas failed 10 dispel the gloom.
The fog was particularly thick in the
West End, where the streets were crowd
ed with Christmas shoppers. In many
places the ffic was almost completely
stopped and the greatest care was neces-
sary To avoid accidents, a number OF
which have already been reported.
As night closed in the density increased
and the effect was extremely weird. the
most brilliant electric lights only serving
TO make the darkness visible.
In the most crowded section OF the cen
tire Of London vehicle traffic was com
petely stopped, pedestrians lost their way
and policemen their sense OF direction
Torchboys did a roaring trade.
Queen Alexandra, who intended to
leave London for Sandringham this even
ing, postponed her departure on account
of ahe fog and the consequent difficulty
OF driving to the station from Bucking-
ham Palace.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22
NOMINATED J. E. B. STUART
Ssn Of Confederate General Nominated for
U. s. Marshal In virginia.

Washington. Dec 22.--The president
sent TO the senate yesterday the nomi-
ma tion of j. r n. Stuart Of Portsmouth.
Va. TO be United States marshal for the
eastern district Of that state.
The department OF Justice had become
dissatisfied with tn. character OF the
services given by Marshal Morgan Treat
and the president 'vo days ago asked
for Mr. Treats resignation without
waiting for a reply he sent Mr. Stuarts
nomination 20 the senate.
The appointment is IN line with the
presidents declared policy or improving
the Office holding class In the southern
states and OF following out this policy
without regard to political considera-
tions
The new marshal is "a son ~ the late
Jeb Stusrt. the noted Confederate cav
airy leader. and this fact appealed strong
ly to the prestdent
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22

and the carpenters under whose auspi-
ces the AFFAIR was given.
The sick committee made very Inter
estng report stating thai there was now
but one member az the hospital.
The membership committee stated that
there were two names TO he presented
for initiation The administration OF the
obligations then followed.
The business agents report was then
received. making known the conditions
under which the men were at work at the
present time and the progress made dur
ing the past week IL was stated that
owing 10 the weather conditions there
were number OF the men Idle but that
they would soon be at work again.
The special COMMITTEES then made areport
having investigated the conditions in one
OF the local shops in which there was
some misunderstanding. IL was stated
that everything was now satisfactory
and would work in the future for the
benefit OF the local so that there would
be no trouble as 10 settlement hereafter.
The next meeting will see the election
OF the officers and the report of the com
mittee on bylaws so that every member
WAS urged 10 he present.
The committee having had the affair
OF the shop I'm charge consisted OF Messrs.
Hays Flanagan and Harden.
GRANITE CUTTERS RECEIVE RE-
PORTS.
Last evening there was very inter
esting meeting OF the granite cutters held
I'm Labor temple at which time the inttia
ton OF two members took place, and tho
reports OF the president and secretary OF
the American Federation Of Labor were
received. These were commented upon,
after which the session devoted it's time
10 routine business.
There were several reports Of interest
made, among them being that OF the sick
committee.
The shop committee stated that trade
conditions were dull and that the cold
weather was the cause Of the conditions.
Some general discussion followed, after
which the session closed.
OTHER MEETINGS.
Among the other meetings OF the unions
last evening was that OF the marble
workers The session was devoted 10 the
installation OF officers and a very good
time was had by all present. There were
speeches and toasts OF very joviai and
appropriate nature. The session lasted
some time. after which the meeting came
TO a close.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22
HE THEATRE<

Last evening at the AEmpire theatre
Kathryn Purnell and her company pre-
sented as change % bill, John T..
wooderson's romantic comedy drama
"Nen Gwynne"
The star and her support appeared 70
good advantage In the play, which is
rather a shallow affair and furnished but
scantly with true dramatic or romantic
merit.
Charles II OF England and his various
mistresses the story OF Frances Stewart
and Charles stewart. Duke OF Richmond
and of Nell Gwynne, the Drllry Lane IN =
vorite OF kings and princes. are well
worked subjects. and are dangerously lis
bic 70 bore when portrayed on the stage.
The company presenting the play seem
81 well balanced and equal To the de-
ma nds made upon a. Miss Purnell was
delightful as the vivacious and light
hearted Nell and managed 10 easily hold
the centre of the stage throughout the
play.
The others were acceptable none attain.
ing con-ricuous success Cut and dried
methods and effects 81 tho romantic
drama were made use Of and the rroduc-
ton VAS on the whole pleasing.
Inc attendance iast evening was ratner
slim. but the play was worthy of n
packed house and should attract a repre-
sentative Empire audience at this even
ing's performance.
Miss Kathryn Purnell. who became so
popular In this city last summer as the
leading woman OF the stock company at
the Empire theatre. II receiving a warm
welcome at that house this week In the
three productions -she- has made or Is 90
make there. ~ Great Temptation. "a
Romance Of ireland" and Nell
Gwpnne." Miss Purnel. who was seen
for the irst time last evening I'm Neil
Gvynne." the romantic story of the
orange woman, who became n great ac-
tress and The mistress Of KinG Charles ~.
az well ss one of the best loved women ~
her time In England will repeat that play
this evening and will he seen tomorrow
nigh, In "A Romance ~ ireland. q
story ~ the thirty Years war. saturdsy y
afternoon and evening a Great rempts
ton. will be repeated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22


The Band of Faithful Workers will
meet at the Mission Of the Coming King.
ss2 Broad street, Friday evening at 7:45.
Richard Edridge was today placed on
probation until June q. 1905. by Judge
sweetland. for neglect 10 support his.
Eldridge's. family.
Cornelius r.. Loveless and Mary Muir
ply were held In 5000 each by Judge
Sweetland today. for trial tomorrow on
the charge OF selling cigarettes 10 minors.
Fred J. Wilson Of ses Cranston street
reports horse blanket. valued At S..
stolen from his carriage at the corner OF
Richmond and Pine streets, at ESQ p. m.
yesterday.
Joseph .. Roderick 50 years old. died
suddenly at his boarding house. 21 Dollar
street, yesterday morning, OF heart dis
ease. Medical Examiner Pegram gave a
permit for burial
James Spencer, II. Arthur Rushton. IL.
George Harrison. IL and Charles Winters.
~ years old were placed on proba tion un-
III June q. 1895. by Judge Sweetland. this
morning. for .the theft OF small articles
from a Weybosset street firm yesterday.
Emma Brown was fined 81 and costs in
the sth district court today. for tho theft
OF goods. valued al $40. from westmins-
ter street store. The name given by the
respondent was fictitious She is a mem
OF family we'll known In one OF the
leading professions
George sherman. Is years old. was today
sentenced to the reform school during his
minority at the request OF Mr.. wal
lace, the probation officer. Sherman is
homeless and having failed TO behave
when placed In two families, was put
where he would be out OF the way OF
harm and where he could get an educa-
ton and trade. until he was old enough
10 appreciate what was due from him to
society
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22

DISPLAY
ANIMOS|TY

Mukden. Nov 22.-Appare there Is
little personal animosity towards the Jap
snese among the European Russians.
The Russian reservist goes out 20 fight
simply because the emperor wills II and
takes little interest in the political rea-
sons involved in the struggle. Also he
has much OF the philosophy attributed to
Tommy Atkins. Whats the use OF 'aing
those you are paid 10 kill"
But with the Siberians IL Is different.
The war is closer 10 their native soil and
they regard the Japanese as their natural
enemy. For this reason the only anfmos-
ty that has been displayed towards the
Japanese wounded has been in those hos
pitsls where there were a majority or
SiberianS.
The sisters OF mercy, on the other hand.
have shown a decided partiality for jap
snese patients. and there has been some
jealousy aroused among the Siberians.
who thought the Japanese were getting
the best OF It," at the hands OF the nurses.
Most OF the Jsnsnese wounded, have.
therefore. been placed In the hospitals
with Russian soldiers The Finlanders al
most alone OF Europeans. take an interest
In the politics OF the fight but they make
none the worse soldiers for that
one OF the most ineXpliCable Things 10
the Russian soldier Is the habit OF the
Japanese TO commit suicide when con-
fronted with defeat. There are so many
eye witness reports OF this nature that II
Is impossible 10 discredit them all.
japanese officers especially seem to
make a practice OF saving their last
cartridge for themselves. A Russian,
under the circumstances would either go
down fighting. leaving his enemies TO do
the killing. or else surrender II he thought
there was nothing to he gained by hold
ing out In the capture OF Poutiloff
OLone Tree) hill. especially, there were
number OF such cases. When the
Japanese batteries were captured one
officer shot himself across his gun. An
other drew his sword and faced at the
| empty air until he was shot.
During the same fight two villages oc-
cupied by the Japanese were surrounded
| and burned. Numbers OF the Japanese
remained quietly in the huts and were
| burned 10 death. A Russian officer hauled
two Japanese prisoners out OF a blazing
hut, but one slipped back and perished
| in the flames.
| japanese officers were found In the huts
! after the fight burned 70 death or
| suffocated by smoke sitting in chairs rs
| though they had been quietly awaiting
( their DOOM
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22
PRICES OF CHRISTMAS
GREENS ADVANCE AT CHICAGO

Chicago Ills, Dec. 22.-The prices. OF
holly, Christmas trees and all other green
stun in demand at this season for holiday
decorations have advanced, in some in
stances more than 30 or even 100 per cent
over last years prices.
II is impossible to buy case of holly
for less than 81. and some dealers are ask
ing $3.50 for It,. Last year IL was selling
az 81 and 81 case. II retails from %
To 80 cents "A small wreath.
II was possible last year to secure
fair sized Christmas tree for ST. This
year the same tree costs $3.50. Dealers
attribute the advances to cold weather.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22
SPINE FRACTURED.


Martin Mclaughlin, 20 years old. was
seriously injured while at work this morn
ing for the American and British com
pany. formerly the silver Spring Bleach
street
The young man is molder's apprentice
and resides at 23 Monticello street.
The only informat ton obtainable at the
works was that some object ran up
against him. causing slight injury.
= At the Rhode Island hospital II was
said that the young mans spine had been
fractured. II that Is so his chances OF
recovery are very slight
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22
A DIPLOMATIC WEDDING.
Miss Elizabeth Lindsay Glover Married 10
Representative for the Netherlands.

Washington, Dec. 22.--Jonkheer Rene
de Marees Van Swinderr. minister OF The
Netherlands 10 the United States. and
Miss Elizabeth Lindsay Glover, daughter
Of Charles G. Glover. president OF the
Riggs National hank. were married yes
terday at the Church of the Epiphany by
the Episcopal bishop of Washington the
Rt Rev. Henry Yates satterlee.
The BRIDES only attendant was MiA
Isabelle Hagner and Baron Moncheur. the
Belgian minister. was best man. The
ushers were Count Adam de Moltke de
Huitfeld of Denmark Count Van Linn
burg Strum and Baron Van Trallvan
Serovskerken. both or Holland. Mai.
Charles l.. McCawley. L. s. NJ c.; wal
ter Van Rensselaer, Berry and Clarence
Wilson of this city.
The ambassadors. ministers and other
members Of the diplomatic corps attended
the ceremony and occupied half the pews
I'm the middle aisle Of the church.
The bride was attlred In Princess
gown Of white satin. trimmed with rose
point lace. The tulle veil was held by
orange blossoms and her bouquet was Of
orchids and lilies Of the valley. She wore
no jewels.
Miss Hagner wore n demi-train dress
OF white volle. the bodice trimmed with
cream tinted lace and a white lace hat
trimmed with shirred blue velvet and
strings that tied under the chin.
After the wedding a reception was
held at the residence Of the brides par
ents on Farragut square, which was at
tended by nearly all the persons prorni-
nent in Washington society, including the
secretary Of state and Mrs. Hay. Admiral
and Mrs. Dewey, Lieut. Gen. and Mrs.
Chaffee and Senator and Mrs. Fairbanks.
The bridal couple lert for wedding
journey yesterday afternoon. Among the
many wedding gifts was a magnificent
diamond tiara given by her parents and
a large diamond star from Mr.. and Mrs
Thomas +. Walsh.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22
CLUE TO A
N JRDER
MYSTERY

Colorado Springs. Col. Dec. @.-City
Detective McReynolds has discovered the
nrrt real clue in the Mount Cutler MUIR
der mystery thrat the officers have had to
work on since the discovery Of the body
OF the unknown woman.
rhe cline consists Of a one-ounce bottle
lab.lied poison which was found within
81 feet OF the spot where the body OF the
murdered girl was discovered
The label though partially destroyed ~
believed 10 be sufficient 10 lead the de-
tectives 10 the druggist, who sold inc
poison and may eventually lead TO the
character OF ths murder.
In the immediate vicinity OF the bottle
was found a linen handkerchief OF ordi-
rarv size hem stitched and bearing In
the corner laundry mark pic"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22
CHICAGO BELLB0YS ORGANIZE
TO ROB GUESTS At HOTELS

Chicago, Dec. GA sang OF bell boys,
organized 10 steal the property Of guests
in the down town hotels. has been dts
covered by the police and money and
jevelry amounting 10 nearly 5000 has
been found IN their possession.
Among thefts admitted by the band was
that OF fs diamonds from an actress who
is staying at down town hotel. Ono
OF the boys was called THE transom
monkey"
as they slept. II Is said that they some
times used chloroform
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22
OPENING OF STEEL MILLS
WILL GIVE MANY EMPLOYMENT

Chicago. Dec. 22.--Thousands Of idle men
in South Chicago will have employment
the day following New Years Two Of
the largest mills ot the Illinois Steel com
pany will be started then and the entire
steel plant. for the first time in months
will hum with industry. About 1000 men
are engaged in all the departments.
The returning workers will find lower
wages and more work. In some cases II
is said, the cut will amount 10 20 per cent
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22
CAR MAKES
DRASTIC
COMMENT

~, Petersburg. Dec 22-on the margin
Of telegram from the president or the
zemstvo OF the sovernpent OF Chernigov
regarding reforms in tsate matters. En-
peror Nicholas according To a cOmmu-
Mica ton published In the officisi Messen-
ger today appended note as follows:
II consider the action OF the president
20 be presumptuous and tsctless. Cues
tions of state administration arr OF no
concern 10 the Zemstvo whose functions
and rights are clearly defined by the
law"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22
NORTH SEA INQUIRY BOARD
MEETS AND THEN ADJ0URNS

Paris. Dec. 22.-The international com
mission, appointed to inquire into the
North sea incident. met in the foreign
office AZ 10 o'clock this morning. Rear
Admiral Davis. L. S. N. was present His
presentation to President Loubet has been
set for o'clock this evening
The commission unanimously elected
Admiral Won Spaun OF the Austro-
Hungary navy TO be the ffth member
completed the preliminary organization
and adjourned until Jan. q
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22
ALLOTMENT OF FUNDS AND SPACE.

Portland. ore. Dec. p The allotment
OF the funds and space for the govern
ment exhibit at the Lewis and Clark ex-
position has been made and n copy re-
ceived az exposition headquarters.
N shows that tho exhibit of the gov
ernment will be complete I'm every detail
Seventy per cent ~ the ~. Louis exhibit
is 90 be removed 10 Portland. and IN addi-
iion 10 this there will he additional foa-
lures not seen In that city
The largest exhibits will he the fisheries
which will occupy i2cn square feet
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22
CONVENTION ON STATUS
OF HOSPITAL SHIPS SIGNED

tn. Hague. Dec. -. The convention on
the status ~ hospital ships agreed upon
hy the delegates OF the powers 20 the in
ternsl congress on the subject was signed
today IN the presence Of the foreign minis
ter subsequently Queen wilhelmins and
tho queen mother received the delegates
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22
YOUR CHRISTMAS DINNER
will not he complete without
JeH-O,

America's most popular dessert. which
received Highest Award. gold Medal. at
ST. Louis Exposition ANY artistic table
decoration that also pleaseA tho palate.
Very easy to prepare. Six choice nsvors:
Lemon Orange Rasberry. strawberry.
Chocolate and Cherry. order a package 81
each today from your grocer. ioc. when
you make Ice Cream use Jen-O GCE
CREAM Powder All ingredients IN the
package At a grocers. 2 rkgs. for 25c.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22
WELL KNOWN WRITER
DROPS DEAD IN STREET

New York pec. '7-seth stoddard
Wood. we'll knogn as n writer on social
economics. has dropped dead in the street
AZ rasssic. -. y.
In 1859 he established a household maya
zine which sained considerable circua-
tion. For many years he contributed
frequent articles 20 various periodicals
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22
BOYS DROWNED WHILE
C0ASTING ON 4 LAKE

Trenton, y j., pee. e2.-Leroy Gravitt.
aged Is. and Robert n. Tanning. aged Z,
have been drowned Al Hishtcwn while
coasting down an incline leading 20 Ped
dies Lake
The ice broke benea IN their sleds A
brother of Tanning was drowned In the
same manner a few years ago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22
CLOSING DAY or GRANGE MEETING.

Dover n. H.. Dec. 2.-The third and
closing day of the annual state grange
IN this city. opened with an early morning
excursion 70 Durham. where the delegates
inspected the buildings and equipment Of
the New Hampshire college ON their
return they listened 20 the fnai reports of
committees. appointed during the session.
After the closing % unfinished business.
adjournment was taken.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22
WRAPPER FACTORY DESTROYED.

Millwlle. y J., Dec. a Henry A. Diss
wrapper factory was destroyed ~ Are
TO-DAY entailinE loss of $1,000 Two hun.
dred mad Atty girls are thrown out Of
employment The rre originated IN the
engine room
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22
NEWSLETS

Tommy wants a pair OF skates,
Tommy wants EN- now,
Mamma wants a Turkish rug,
Papa wants cow,
Dolly wants watch and chain,
Johnny dreams OF drums
Wait and see what each'll get
When Merry Christmas comes.
Tommy'll get a handkerchief.
Possibly = hook;
Mammal get calendar.
To tell her what 10 cook.
Papa II get a box % fudge.
Dolly'll get a pin.
And Johnnyll get painted box.
To keep his collars In.
so IL happens every year
Always has. as vet
Awful lot OF things we want,
Mighty few we get,
Always happens, always will.
Don't know who's 20 blame.
Wish you all q very Merry
Christmas Just the same.
Somerville Journal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING IN THE
NEWS.

1c. per word first insertion; Nc. repeat:
lwk. &c. per word: 2wks. &c. per word .
3wlxs 7c per word limo. SC. per word
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22

The following unions will held sessions
tonight:
Building Trades Council Labor tenn
pie.
Tinsmiths. Labor temple.
Biscuit and Cracker Workers, Labor
temple.
Building I,sborers, Labor temple.
Hosting Engineers. Hanley building.
APPRENTICES HOLD EDUCATIONAL
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-01
READING TIE RIRI.F.

Prof. Remsen of Johns Hopkins Uni
versity some time ago expressed the
opinion that the growing neglect Of
Bible reading in homes and colleges
was largely responsible for the'woeful
lack of good English in Schools" which
he regarded as a grave menace to
true literary style. That the rising
generations are not as familiar with
the Holy Scriptures as were their
fathers and grandfathers before them
is evident on all hands, more is the
pity In the first part of the last CEN
fury family Bible reading and morn
ing and evening prayers were pref
ty generally the rule, at least in the
households of church members; now it
may be said that they are the ex-
ception. The beautiful old custom has
largely fallen into disuse. Children are
growing up in comparative ignorance
of the both the fine style of scriptural
diction and the sacred teachings of the
holy book. Attendance on church and
Sunday-school services, where the Bib
lie is read and expounded, does not
produce the lasting impression that
follows the home services and the in
dividual reading of one or more chap
tiers each day.
To ascertain to what extent the high
school and college students in New
York were familiar with the Bible,
the Herald the other day prepared
list of quotations from that book and
the writings of modern authors which
it submitted to the principals and pro-
fessors of three high schools and three
colleges. These quotations were pass
ed on TO the graduating classes,
without previous notice. There were
twenty-six quotations. and the stu
dents were requested to write the name
of the author or the book from which
each was taken. after the quotation.