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Evening journal., 1904-07-14

The teakettle in which water is boiled
whatever the material may be that it is
made Of, should have a lid that fits close
ly and be kept quite free from fur. II
water, especially hard water is constantly
boiled in the same vessel. which is filled
up from time to time and never emptied,
fur must accumulate. Many people. to
prevent furring, place one or two marbles
or an oyster shell in the kettle. Na doubt
these answer the purpose, but decidedly
the best ana cleanest plan is never to
suffer a kettle to stand with water in it
unless it is actually in use When not
required, it should have all water drained
from it, be we'll rinsed with fresh water,
wiped and left to dry.
Evening journal., 1904-07-14
JUST FOR AND ABOUT WOMEN.

drens toe nails In order to avoid ingrow-
ing nails ard sec that the tey are wiped
dfy between each toe so AS 20 prev -, that
terribly painful afhiction krown as soft
corn. \ nttie powder should be busted be-
tweea the toes to insure absolute dryncss
after the bath.
Evening journal., 1904-07-14

IS complete a great deal more sleep
is required than afterward. AS long
as the sleep Is sound and refreshing
It is not too long and is required. but
doing between waking and sleeping
does more harm than good.-New York
Press
Evening journal., 1904-07-14

The Epworth League of Brandy
wine NJ. e. Church is arranging a spec
ial service for next Sunday evening.
There will be a fine musical program
and an address by w. w. Knowles,
Esq, OF the Wilmington Bar. SER
vice begins promptly at o'clock.
Evening journal., 1904-07-14

feet which has been posted all over
the country. These things indicate
that she must be progressive. even up
to-date. Probably she enjoyed having
her picture painted as much as II she
had been an ordinary plebeian.
Evening journal., 1904-07-14
STEAM BOATS.

Steamers leave Wilmington, Fourth
street wharf, Daily and Sunday, 7.SO and
O.SO a. m, 1.SO. AIS and 100 p. m.
Leave Philadelphia, Pier s. above Arch
$50 and 10. 80 a. m, 1.S0, AIS and 100 p. N. b.
Special Saturday and Sunday Excursions
10 Philadelphia, stopping at Chester and
Washington Park. Don't fail 10 try a re-
fined. quiet and refreshing sail up the
Delaware and witness the grand electric
fountain display at Washington Park at
$50 y. m.
Boats leave Wilmington 7.So and 10 30
n. m. 1.SO. AIS, 100 and $50 p. m.
Leave Philadelphia 7.SO and 1890 a. m,
1.3O. SIS. 100 and $50 p. m.
Leave Washington Park, returning, 40.
7.15 and 1000 p. m.
Evening journal., 1904-07-14

When sink becomes greasy, especially
one Of those made of glazed ware. in
stead Of spending hours of labor with soda
water in endeavoring to clean II, put a
little parafdn oil on A piece of hanne.,
and rub the sink with it. 1t viii remove
all srease, thus saving much time and
labor. The smell of parafhn can be easily
removed by washing with hot. water ana
soap, and then flushing with cold water.
At the same time this will also c,ean the
pipes.
Evening journal., 1904-07-14
chanaes IN HeatIna system.

y. J. Harrington has been awarded
the contract 10 make changes TO the
system Of heating in the Federal
building. He viii begin the work
shortly.
Evening journal., 1904-07-14
Three Useful Hints

Y TARNISHED light wood chairs
W should be wiped over once week
with weak ammonia water, and
they may be kept looking nice for a long
time. It is a mistake to use soap on this
kind Of furniture, for it will certainly re-
move the varnish IN a very short time.
Too much ammonia viii remove the gloss,
therefore teaspoonful to one-half pail
Of water is usually sufficient.
Evening journal., 1904-07-14
All
Aboard!

Whether your ticket
reads Atlantic City.
Newport or Saratoga
you will not have any
comfort on your trip
If you are worrying
whether your Trunk
or Suit Case will last
till you gethome. The
satisfaction of know
ing that your luggage
IS in good condition, is
one half of the pleasure
Of going away. If you
are inineed of a new
Trunk, Bag or Suit
Case, visit our base
ment and see our
stock. The prices are
very modest when
compared with t h c
quality.
Evening journal., 1904-07-14
slim, w,ist.

That gymnastics are more powerful
than corsets in making slim waists Is
the conclusion Of DR. Alice Sugden. d.
rector Of the girls gym at the Uni
versity Of Michigan. II seems that
gymnastlc work is compulsory for the
girls during their FIRST year at the uni
versity and that on entrance and again
at the end OF the academic year they
are measured Six charts. taken at
random. show an increase in strength.
In breadth Of shoulders and lung ca
pacity and a decrease In the measure
ment OF the waist and hips.
Evening journal., 1904-07-14

The old idea Of putting oilcloth unde
the washstand cover is now adopted fo
dollies on highly polished tables.
Evening journal., 1904-07-14

Gentle, thorough hair brushing shouls
be INDUCED in twice a day.
Evening journal., 1904-07-14
sp.eiaI Epworth LEAGUE Service.

Yersor frames pictures. n9 shipley St.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-23
LADIES' MILITARY BAND.
Enjoyable Concert at Empire Theatre Under
Miss Buffers Direction.

An audience fair in size and appre-
ciative In character enjoyed the excel
lent concert given in the Empire theatre.
last evening by the Ladies' Military
BroSs band, numbering 20 musicians under
direction OF their leader. Miss Helen May
Butler
The following program was delightful
ly rendered. generously applauded and
encores repeatedly demanded:
March. Master and Man" Nichols;
overture. Poet and Peasant" Suppe
cornet solo. Florence Tremaine Hamil-
tom selection, Mariana" Wallace.
baritone solo, The old Folks at Home
and Variations Fischer. Nellie Clay
son: selection. "Cupid's Charms" ". G.
Miller march The New Century" H.
g. Miller; march. Cosmopolitan Amer
lea" Helen May Butler; horn solo.
"BelpheEor." Catozzi. VaShti Smith: Sc
lection, Songs of tho Fatherland" (pot-
pourri OF German folksongs). trombone
solo. ora Delphine Sneary: intermczxo.
"Diantha." "Anona," Mabel Mckinley;
Xylophoue and bell solos. Clara Behr;
descriptive. THE Night Alarm" u. w.
Reeves
Miss Butler and the members OF her
band will shortly leave on tour of the
West.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-23
FOX TAUGHT
TO STEAL
CHICKENS

Barnard, VT, May 23-George Wash
ington Alonzo Jackson, a negro who lives
in cabin back In the hills with his wife
and three pickaninnies. has been notified
by delesat tion OF representative citizens
that he Will have 10 pull stakes and leave
town or kill a lean red fox he keeps I'm q
cage in his kitchen. This uitimnfum WAS
delivered after much brain tissue h1d
been worn out in solving a problem that
has caused no end of comme II IN the
village
During the past few months Jackson
had been deriving a considerable incore
from the sale OF hens. which no claimed
10 raise at his cabin At the same tiine
farmers began 10 miss many fat and
valuable pullets and caprons- Suspicion
attached to Jscksons method OF rails
ing fowls. and when n was discovered
he hadn't even henhouse he was
watched
For several days the espionage was un-
productive OF results bait one night an
amateur detective alleges he shadowed
his man 10 a Hill back Of Bder Thomas
barn, where strange things happened.
jackson was leading by a chain what
in the darkness the detective thought to
be a small dog. but which eventually
turned out to be trained red fox. The
fox II is alleged. trotted along quietly
behind its master until IL was liberated.
when " made a bee line for the elders
henhouse and disappeared within.
A few minutes later it reappearared
and trotted up TO jackson with dead
hen in IT'S mouth The watcher declares
that jackson took the fowl, put II under
his coat and after due amount OF pet
ting sent the fox back for another hen.
The pair then went on to the farm
owned by the amateur sleuth. where
three fat caprons were obtained in the
same manner. From here trip was
made To Henry Winsiow's place. where
an old rooster was stolen by Reynard
and turned over 20 Jackson. The sleutn
didn't interfere. but the next day told or
his discovery 10 the head OF the Eewly
organized vigilance committee and law
yer was consulted.
II was found after searching many
many calf-oound and musty volumes,
that no statute governing the oase ex-
ists and IL was finally decided to notify
Jackson to kill the fox or get out or
town. Jackson will probably dispense
with his pet How he came to eaten the
animal and train him TO hen-stealing
vavs Is not known, but II Is Nict that
the man has a wonderful innuence over
horses. dogs and cats and possesses
mania for teaching them tricks He mas
a hog which used TO parade on bis hrnd
legs until he became too fat. ana he
makes great pets Of two bullfross' Whch
he has taught to croak In unison
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-23
PAWTUCKET.

Az Music hall Yesterday afternoon Rev.
Joseph Schubert delivered an interesting
discourse on THE Man OF Decision
Rev. Mr. Schubert is pastor OF a Metho-
dist Episcopal church in Philadelphia
Rev. William McCrerry. Jr.. officiated
at the funeral OF Fernado Alexander,
yesterday afternoon.
There was a Rress fre near the Miller
street bridge yesterday which spread to
the New York. New Haven and Hart
ford railroad fence.
Employees OF the Rhode Island company
spent Sunday repairing and making
changes in switches in different parts OF
the city.
The Forty Hours devotion Is being
solemnized at st. Mary's church.
One OF the preliminary meetings OF
Pawtucket Aerie OF Eagles was held yes
terday afternoon IN st. Georges hall. TIE
next meeting will he held Friday evening
There are already rs names on the
charter list.
Mrs. f.. A. Herring addressed the Bap-
tist Young Peoples union on Fields and
Forces OF the Home Mission Orrsniza-
tons at the First Baptist church last
evening.
Mrs. Harriet G.. Chace. widow OF VIII
liam II. Chace. n former residence died
In Providence yesterday. She was
well-known former resident and n sister
OF the wife OF Judge Tillinghast OF the
supreme court
There was very heavy travel on the
street railway yesterday.
rather fresh young man, somewhat
under the influence OF liquor. refused
officer wadsworths advice 10 go home
Saturday night The young fellow In
stead used very vile language and was
forced 70 pay $50 I'm the district court
yesterday.
A large number OF friends OF Mr. and
Mrs. Cornelius Asouith Joined with them
IN the celebration OF the 20th anniversary
OF their marriage on Saturday evening
The host and hostess received many pres-
ents and extended a bountiful hospitality
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-23

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party 10 those present Miss Ingr,ms
friends and admirers are legion. and
those who are fortunate enough TO meet
her personally will find her as delight
ful off the stage AZ she is on
Tomorrow nisht viii be a big evening
for the newsboys OF the city They are
to be the guests OF Miss Dot Karroll and
Managers Spitz e. Nathanson, at the En-
pire Theatre, where they will witness
from the gallery a performance OF "A
Tilted Outcast" The badge issued by the
city TO newsboys is to be the only ticket
required.
For the week Of May q, with q special
matinee on Memorial day. the Richard
will present that perennially popular ro-
mantle drama made famous by James
O'Neill. Monte Cristo" A notable pro
,s ducuon Is promised In every dessii; @ ,,,S and
Ter will doubtless awaken eager expect
ancy regarding his portrayal OF the title
role. for which he would seem to be most
admirably fitted. After the Tuesday af-
ternoon performance. Mr.. Buhler will
hold another stage reception; and on
Thursday afternoon Mr.. Alexander Kear-
ney will receive. Friday afternoon, SOU
venirs will be given to all the ladies' and
children in attendance.
s.s
At the Imperial this week the Richard
Buhler stock company will present The
Cowboy and the Lady" by Clyde Fitch,
and regarded "a one OF the most enter
tanning and strongest OF his many sue
cesses IL is especially strong In Its
comedy element. and thus Will present
Mr.. Buhler and his splendid company in
an entirely new light TO playgoers The
play was first produced by Nat G. Good
win and Maxine Elliott, and affords to
Mr.. Buhler. Miss Kemble, Miss Dunlap,
Mr.. Kearney. Mr.. Hickman and Mr.
Holmes highly congenial roles, In which
they cannot fell greatly TO enhance the
fine impression already made by their
work. while the style of the play Is calu-
lated 10 please theatregoers even more
than the drama previously presented To-
morrow afternoon Miss Dunlap will hold
a stage reception at the conclusion Of the
performances.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-23
THEY PROVED EASY MARKS.
Two More Sole Agents Complain Of Having
Parted With Good Money.

A citizen reports that he wrote Roch-
ester concern aud In reply was direc'eo
IN visit the eastern branch offioe In New
York city and confer with the manager
He did so. deposited $50 with the mana
ger. was appointed sole agent Tor ter
rttorv within a radius OF so miles, ex-
clusive Of Boston and returned home. he
furnished an office IN a building on Wey-
bosset street and received two sinan BOXES
containing some pieces OF silverware,
which have already begun 10 tarnlsh' he
advertised for local agents but could only
secure one who paid him 81, gave note
for "a and walked of with 10 pieces or the
so-called silver The Providence man 10 ous
about 500 and he has closed the onice-
Another citizen complains that he wrote
10 The manufacturers OF the silverware
which he was presumed TO have the sols
pf1vi,ege OF selling and received from the
manufacturers a letter In which they
said, 1--WE wish 10 stats that our COM
peny sells these parties considerable OF
our goods for cash. We have no knowl-
edge whatever Of their financial standing.
neither do we know their metheds OF do
Ins business. but would advise you not To
nut any cash with these parties what
ever"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-23
five CARS
JUMPED
THE RAILS

Five box cars, a part OF the Stonington
boat freight. jumped the rails near the
Promenade street signal tower at $50
o'clock Sunday morning.
A wheel OF a heavily loaded car broke
In halves. causing the truck to drop to
the track.
This caused four others TO leave the
rails and to make n bad wreck, in which
the wires Of the interlo king switch sys-
tenn was knocked out OF kilter.
One OF the tracks was torn up and an
other was so blocked that both were out
OF service for the remainder OF tho day
up 10 o'clock.
There was no damage done TO the con-
tents OF the cars. The other cars were
skitohed around the wreck and went
north after a delay OF one hour.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-23
VALLEY VILLAGES
Basket Social al Ph0nix by
WOmen's Relief Corps Other
Notes Of Interest.

In q A. r hall on saturday evening
the members OF the McGregor woman's 5
Relief Corps held basket social which
proved 10 be a most successful AFFAIR. the
dancing begun at about 3 o'clock. music
being furnished by Millers orchestra and
was continued until after II when the
baskets. which had been brought by the
female members OF the party. were auc-
toned of by Capt Leonard Pulsiver or
the Sons OF Veterans. The dancing was
resumed later and was continued until
about midnight. The AFFAIR was under the
direction OF a committee including, Miss
Estellla Covell. Mrs Fanny Dyer ana
Mrs. Margaret Gardner.
VILLAGE HAPPENINGS.
Charles r.. Savage, general secretary OF
the Y NJ c. A. at Brown University was
at the Riverpoint Congregational church
yesterday at tho morning service and
preached an interesting sermon. 10 an I'M
usually large congregation.
A number OF the Valley Sunday schools
are preparing for the children's day con-
oerts which, will be held In the near fu-
ture.
The property In Phenix on Main street
occupied by William H. Bates was sold
at "a mortgage sale on Saturday after-
noon The property was sold at price
slightly exceeding the amount OF the
mortgage.
II has been practically decided that the
pulpit OF the Congregational church al
Riverpoint will be filled by supplies dur
ing the summer and that the church viii
not select a successor 20 Mr.. Deans unit
fall
At the Fiskeville Tabernacle church
somewhat from tho usual routine. ar
orchestra composed Of some OF the youne
people rendered some entertaining music
and a vocal solo rendered by George
Bailey served TO make the service more
interesting.
The annual thank Offering service Of the
woman's Missionary oirole OF the Centre
VILE NJ r. church was held at the church
last evening. The speaker OF the evening
was Mrs warburton OF Pawtucket. The
service was largely attended and was very
interesting
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-23
SUNDAY WAS
ENJOYED BY
THOUSANDS

Delightful weather has prevailed for the
past three days, but showers are predict
ed for tomorrow. followed by cooler
weather.
Yesterday was a model May Sunday
witA-the- thermometer passing far above
the temperate mark OF so, cloudless
sky. the sun shining brightly and warmly
and a light breeze from the west
sufficient TO make an outing healthful
and enjoyable.
The Mount Hope left at O'Clock with
nearly 1900 excursionists bound for New
port.
Every public means OF conveyance was
brought into action during the morning
and forenoon hours in order TO accom-
modate the portion OF the population that
desired TO get out OF the city.
Thousands upon thousands sought the
country routes. going 10 Crescent Park.
Rocky Point. Hunts Mills, Narragansett
Pier, or over the Danielson line. The
steamers also had plenty OF patronage.
many who went down the river TO the
shore resorts preferring 90 take the trip
by water I'm the steamers OF the Provi-
dence. Fall River and Newport COM
pany. rather than by the electrics.
Nearly all the summer amusements
were I'm full blast at Crescent Park and
were generously patronized. An excel
lent shore dinner was served under the
direction OF Caterer Lewis from noon
till o'clock.
At Rocky Point the dinner and the ball
game were enough 20 attract n great
crowd. even though no other Inducements
had been offered to draw the public 10
this ever-popular resort.
Col. Atwel had a big day" at Fields
Point yesterday. As usual IL was the
dinner that brought the people there.
Within easy distance OF the city, with
the quiet that prevails and the excellent
service and bill OF fare provided. n Is
no wonder that nearly 1000 people dined
In the pleasant hall between noon and
o'clock.
Thousands upon thousands also went
10 Roger Williams park. to Chestnut
grove. to Slocum's Pawtuxet Cove house.
to Brighton Park and to Hunts Mills.
East Providence
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-23

East Providence branch OF The News is
at l Taunton avenue. Telephone 1l2-2.
Bast Providence
Three young men employed by p. A.
Ballou q Co, OF Providence but residents
OF East Providence and well known
market man. instead OF going TO church
as usual yesterday stole away TO the
Kickemuit hshing grounds. Three OF the
party had the best OF luck for they
landed so many tautog. that they were
ashamed 10 FISH for more The other
young man, whose first name is Oscar did
not even get bite. until just as the
market man pulled up the anchor and at
this time Oscar got his first, last and only
nibble.
He had a smile on his face and paid but
little attention 10 the boat which was
then moving and when he was about 10
pull the fish over the side the fish broke
away and then Oscar said things When
he got home. however. he told just as big
FISH story as any one OF the party for the
other three divided their catch with him.
but as he is not given TO telling "whop-
pers" could not handle the subject as
nicely as some Of the others In the party.
LUCKY DOG.
A heavy automobile dashed down War
ren avenue Hill Saturday afternoon and
at the foot struck a big dog. Those who
witnessed the collision supposed the dog
was dead After the machine passed
however, the dog got up. shook him
self. looked after the machine. then
walked off as II nothing had happened
GETTING READY FOR THE MUSTER
The Watchemoket Fire company will
hold special meeting this evening. and
after the regular business has been dis
posed Of. win take out both engines for
try"
The company from Phillipsdale will
man one Of the engines. SO that the prac-
tice will be in the form OF a test.
MINOR MENTION.
The Rev. Mr.. Rigler preached an eN
cellent sermon at the Second Baptist
church. last evening. taking for MS text
the subject "A Handsome Man"
Business was good at the Seventh dis
trict court this morning where three
persons were fined for revelling and
three for drunkenness.
One case OF diphtheria and one Of
scarlet fever were reported TO Health
officer williams this morning, both be-
ing in the Riverside district.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-23
The story OF "osbrlela, or the Order
OF the Sons OF Mana."

VIII begin az a serial In The News about
MAY 3ist This story is written by Mr..
Alfonso q Ella cf Providence, and the
author has shown in this work a great
deal of sdroltness. while he relates all
about the theories and details concerning
the Malta and it's origin. centuries ago, up
to the present time
In THE story the author redeems The
good name of Italians by distinguishing
the high Maha as = political association
from the low Malta as "A gang OF outlaws
In this tale there II one point especially
interesting IN which the author demon
strates that the assassination ~ chief OF
Police Hennessey of New orleans. which
occurred IN 1890. die not result from the
Maha
Remember the story begins about May
sist. 90 90 not fail 90 start 10 read ~.
order % your n,wsdealer or at The News
ONCE now.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-23


Mrs Remick, wife OF the pastor or ST.
Marks Episcopal church. met with an
accident yesterday. and had II not been
for her presence OF mind the result might
have been very serious.
She was engaged In preparing the Sun
day dinner on an oil stove when suddenly
she discovered that the stove was ablaze.
She picked up a rug and threw IT over
the stove and one OF her children called
to their father who was In the yard
Mr.. Remick ran into the house and soon
had the stove In the yard. The blazing
stove was seen by n neighbor Mr.. Allen.
who sent I'm an alarm and the local fire
company was soon on the scene, but their
services were not needed as Mr. Remick
had succeeded in putting out the fire.
DR. Coke was called and cared for Mrs
Remick whose hands and face were
quite badly burned.
GOT THREE or THEM
Sergeant Bickford had an exciting time
of it yesterday afternoon Four young
men drove through Bullocks Point ave-
nue. 20 Turner avenue and they went over
the railroad crossing on two wheels The
men drove along Turner avenue. passed
the police station and Mr.. Blckford saw
that he could not catch them. hut waited
until they came back which they did
This time ne grabbed the horse and
tho four men jumped out Of the team.
Mr.. Bickford caught one. Thomas CAT
fiery, the station agent. one, and Patrol
man Knight one and no one knows
where the fourth went.
This morning ~ the session Of the
( Seventh district court they we're each
I nned IS and costs
One diphtheria and one scarlet fever
| card were placed on houses In this dis
/ trict by Health officer Williams this
| morning
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-23
The News Of the State.

FIRST communion at 81. Anthony's church
at 5 O'Clock yesterday morning.
The Regent Literary and Social club
has a committee out arranging for a
moonlight excursion.
The fair OF the ST Anthony society will
be opened IN the basement OF the church
this evening.
The winners OF the Providence Amateur
League Saturday we're the Dewey Boys,
Wanskucks and the Regents
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-23
DROPPED DEAD.
An Unknown Man Expired Suddenly on Wey-
hcsset Street Saturday Night.

A man about S years old dropped dead
in a store doorway. on lower Weybosset
street. Saturday night he remains were
taken 20 Royce Bros, rooms and up TO
this noon had not been identified. The
body will be buried tomorrow II not
claimed By relatives or friends.