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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-19
D0W|E'S
LATEST
OUTBREAK

Chicago. Ill, Sept. 19-Wearing rich
robe and mitre modelled after those Of
an ancient Jewish high priest, John
Alexander Dowie. has proclaimed himself
"John Alexander" first apostle OF the
Christian Catholic church. The an
nouncement was made In the tabernacle
at Zion City, where 1000 people had as
sembled.
Dowie. after quoting scripture In sup
port of the claim he had made TO the title
OF first apostle, said:
'T did not create the office II was
created by the Lord. did not create II
any more than designed these robes. II
you are I'm doubt as To my authority to
wear them you will find II I'm the 2sth
chapter OF Exodus. the pattern given by
God TO Moses. when the high priesthood
was established.
Dowie wore long garment Of heavy
white satin. lined with white silk. over
this was n purple satin robe. fringed with
silt OF knee length. The "broidered
coat" the richest feature OF the costume,
was OF white satin embroidered with
geometrical patterns I'm purple and gold,
the colors OF the church.
The girdle was there with historical
accuracy. but on the breast plate instead
OF the l2 Jewels prescribed by the Jewish
ritual was embroidered a scarlet cross,
edged with gold. Dowie's head dress con-
sisted OF white silk mitre or turban.
ornamentod with two purple bands White
silk hose and white canvas shoes conn
pleted the costume
''rhe office OF first apostle is perpetual"
said Dowie, after he had read several long
passages from scripture.
1T should have been continued. Sue
cessors 10 the original ~ were chosen 20
the number Of nine TO fll vacancies
caused by martyrdom or death. My as
sumption Of the first apostleship is the
fnal step I'm the organization OF the
church as planned hy Iesus Christ"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-19
BRITISH TO LEAVE lHASSA,
Expedition VIII Commence Return March
Supt %, Because Of Cold.

Lhassa, Sept. 1s-The departure OF the
British expedition has been fixed for
Sept g The weather is already cold
and there has been hard freezing. The
men are all supplied with winter cloth
ing and are likely 10 suffer In crossing
the passes on the way 10 Gyangtse,
where there are some stores or warm
clothing.
BY tho emperor's order the Chinese
Amban has proclaimed Tashi, Lama Of
Shigaste. 10 succeed to the spiritual dig
mites OF the Delai Lama.
The proclSxnation records Mt length the
SHORTCOMINGS OF the Dalai Lama, ending
with his fight, and adds that he will not
be permitted TO intervene In any civil
affairs. il ls understood that II he con-
tinues contumacious this temporary de-
position will be made permanent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-19
Miss Johnson, a Pupil Of the
High School, Dies at Her Home.
PaChio Pleads Not Guilty to
the Charge Of Assault.

Edith NJ. Johnson. daughter of Mr.
and Mrs Martin Johnson of Rumford.
died at the home OF her parents yester-
day. Miss Johnson. who was about l6
years old, was one OF the pupils OF the
high school. and was very popular. Her
funeral will be held tomorrow at
o'clock.
PLEADED NOT GUILTY.
Manuel Pachio, who made an assault
upon Barber Commissioner Frederick
Friend Friday. was arraigned in the
Seventh district court yesterday morn
ing. He pleaded not guilty and was held
In the sum OF 500 for trial until Friday.
MINOR MENTION.
The second game Of ball between the
milkmen Of this place and the farmers ~
Rehoboth was played at that place Sat
urday and was won by the milkmen,
making IL one and one.
Druggist George Paine had a four-foot
shark I'm his display window Saturday and
Sunday that was captured by Fred Pat
terson while fishing for squit down the
bay Friday.
Mr. Herbert r. Perkins or this place.
who represents the Odd Fellows OF tho
has arrived at San Francisco where the
Sovereign Grand lodge is to hold It's ses-
sion this week.
Alton David of Riverside was arraigned
I'm the Seventh district court this morning
for stealing a watch from Rebekah l..
Alden. lie pleaded guilty and was sent
to Jail for n term of 30 days.
The funeral OF Mary Ella II. Edwards
was held at the Church of the Sacred
Heart yesterday afternoon at 2 O'Clock
and was largely attended. The inter-
ment was at st. Francis cemetery.
The watchemoket fire company will
meet this evening and take action on at
tending the muster. that is to be held at
Brockton, Friday, Oct. 7.
Mrs. Walter Bowen. a former resident
of this place who has been the guest Of
relatives here for a few weeks, leaves for
the missionary services in Japan tomor-
row morning.
The standing committee OF the Second
Baptist church will hold an important
meeting In the church this evening
The members OF the United Congrega-
tional church held q song service at the
residence OF Mrs. Miller on Sutton avenue
last evening.
Miss Marion Casbo of Philadelphia Is
the guest OF the Rev. H. f. Johnson on
Walnut street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-19
"A PEOPLES PALACE. I"
Rev John [. Scudder Compares New Enter
rrIss With "Pottsr Saloon"

New York, Sept. 1o.-Rev. John l.
Scudder. pastor OF the First Congrega-
tional church OF Jersey City. preached on
THE Potter Saloon, or tho Peoples
Palace-which will Do the Most for HUI
manity?'
A peoples palace has been built op-
posite DIR. Scudder's church. through
the generosity of Joseph Midland a
wealthy New Yorker. who liked the min
listers ideas OF practical Christianity.
He paid for all the eqipment and the
"club house for the people" as the
minister called II, will be opened soon.
DR.. Scudder said in part:
"A short time ago the country was
stunned by the announcement that a
bishop OF national repute helped to dedi-
cate a saloon I'm New York, thereby CIV
ing this novel tavern the prestige of his
presence and approval and now this par
ticular style OF liquor shop IN generally
known as the Potter saloon.
ut is the purpose OF this distinguished
ecclesiastic and the cult which sympath-
ICES with him 70 mitigate the evils OF the
liquor traffic by eliminating some OF Its
most Objectionable features.
They proceed upon the basis that a
modernized evil Is better than an outright
evil. That this new style of saloon is pref
cradle 10 a low groggery no one can deny
but why have any saloon at all?
II believe there Is better way to de-
veloped temperance among our people
That is to provide real substitute
for the saloon where good fellowship
and amusements Of all sorts can be found
without temptation 70 consume alcoholic
! stimulants.
| This is now being done In Jersey
! City through the princely liberality of G
| Christian gentleman In New York whC
! has just completed and equipped the Peo
! pies Palace, an institution that offers
/ congenial companionship and various
/ forms OF recreation for both men and
| women at nominal rates"
The Peoples Palace Is provided will
\ seven bowling alleys. eight pool and bill
| lard tables 60 cents per hour. clut
/ rooms for lodge meetings, card parties
/ dances and banquets and assembly hall
/ seating 500 persons; a military drill room
! a kindergarten and kitchen garden,
/ dancing academy, library. gymnasium
| running track and baths.
The annual dues OF members will be s
| for men and 50 for women.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-19
PAWTUCKET.

"A largo number OF loving friends paid
the last tribute to the memory OF Miss
Emily d. Jones by attending her funeral
services yesterday. The services were
held at the home Of Douglas II. John
stone and were conducted by Rev. Mari
on Law.
Two cyclists about II years OF age from
Norwood. Mass, got lost here and went
with Officer Dwyer To the police station
The boys were exhausted and were given
supper and sent home on the $40 train.
DR.. Harrfmgton's horse tried to run
away from Park square but got tangled
up in the reins and fell
There was a regular meeting last eve
ming of Pawtucket Aerie. order OF
Eagles. President James r. Banigan
presided. A good deal OF important busl-
ness was transacted. President Mckay
OF the Providence Aeris delivered an in
teresting address.
Peter Kelly. we'll known az a cook in
this city, died at the ST. Joseph's hos
pital yesterday after an illness OF sev-
eral months. He was we'll liked
Charles j. Emerson In suffering from A
sprained ankle. received at the golf links.
Coroner Thomas +. Vance resumed TAX
Ing OF testimony concerning the death OF
Mrs Mary r. Crowley today
OFFICERS Smith and Black are on their
annual furiough.
Detective Henry, when he went 20 the
''Valley OF Death" 10 see n he could get
nore testimony concerning the Crowley
murder, found many camera fiends
there
The captain Of steamer Pontiac found
q dark sack coat, a pair OF shoes and a
half pint bottle one-quarter full OF
whiskey on the deck yesterday morn
fng. The facts were reported 10 the
police.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-19
The News Of the State.
VALLEY VILLAGES EAST PROVIDENCE
Pastors Anniversary. y..SOciety's
AnniVersay--laW Party and
Other Notes Of interest.

II was II years yesterday since Rev.
William r. Greene, pastor OF the Baptist
church at ,Natick. preached his first SER
mon there and yesterday he observed the
anniversary sermon at the morning SER
vice During the course OF his remarks
Mr.. Greene briefly reviewed his work
here and gave sort Of a historical
sketch OF the Natick church since his af-
fliations with IT, In the evening ne gave
a lecture OF the n. Y. Il. L. convention
recently held in Detroit, Mpch.. where he
represented the Natick society. lie illus
trated the lecture with number OF ster-
eopticon views, and the choir rendered
several OF the convention hymns. Taken
all in all the lecture was very interesting
and at its close many OF the members or
the church gathered about the pastor.
who is very popular with his congrega-
tion and wished his success for another
term offhe same capacity.
The st. Jean Baptiste society In Ma
tick observed its 18th anniversary on Sat
urday and in the evening in their hall
they celebrated the event with a dance.
About $50 people gathered 10 assist in the
celebration and the evening was very
pleasantly passed supper was served
at about $50 and later the young people
until midnight. A short farce was then
p. esented, entitled the "Natick Ghost.
The lattr- was humorous and was taken
after the recent ghost scare in the village
VILLAGE HAPPENINGS.
The members OF the Crompton fire de-
partment held a lawn party upon the
grounds i'm the rear OF tho hose house or
Saturday night which was well attended
and which was successful to a degree
Several booths. prettily decorated, did q
| fairly good business and In the hose
house dancing was participated in by
goodly number until well on To mid
night
At the Quldnick Baptist church. yester'
day morning. Rev. f. ". Winslow, su-
perintsndant OF the New England Home
for Little Wanderers, at Boston was
present and spoke The chorus made up OF
members OF the homo were also present
and sang several selections. In the even
ing Mr.. Winslow and the children were al
the Fiskevile and took part In the even
Ing service at. the Baptist church there
Special collections were taken at both
churches for the home.
The forty hours devotions at the st
james church, In Arctic centre, were be-
gun yesterday after the last mass In the
morning.
The Never SWEETS OF Natick defeated the
SIS. Peter and Paul baseball team upon
their grounds on Saturday afternoon q
score OF TO T.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-19
zIEGLER
EXPEDITION
A FAILURE

Tromsoe. Norway, Sept. is.-W s.
Champ. secretary TO William Ziegler and
who was In charge OF the relief expedition
sent 10 search for the Arctic exploration
steamer America. arrived here this after
noon on board the steamer Frithjof.
The Frithjof reached latitude 70 degrees
10 seconds north Mr.. Champ in stzte-
ment says:
II regret to report my failure 10 reach
Franz Josef Land. The ice conditions
were insurmountable and the approaching
winter and the heavy frost compelled us
TO abandon further efforts TO get north" :"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-19
CENTRAL FALLS.

Last evening four successive attempts
20 set rre 10 the house az 10 Park street
were made. The only part OF the house
that Is occupied now IL the attic where
an old man lives This old man was away
last night. Twice the IRE department
was called out and the blaze was found
20 be due 20 burning rags placed under
stairways.
Two persons were admitted TO member
ship In tho West side Republican club
yesterday.
Three Assyrians were fined s. and costs
by Judge Chcquet FOR assaults yesterday
Last evening the Naturalists had "A com
petitive exhibition or dahlias. At the
business meeting routine matters were at
tended 10.
The alarm OF fire from box 127 az the
Kendall street station was for a blaze In
n box OF rags on the piazza OF John A.
Blounts house on Parker strep. No
damage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-19
SAVED EIGHT SAILORS.
WhaIsr Picked Up Grew Of Wrecked
Schooner Fred n. Gibson

New BEDFORD. Mass. Sept. ie.-Whaling
schooner Ellen A. Swift. which arrived
Yesterday. brought crew Of eight men OF
schooner Fred II. Gibson. abandoned
Thursday 80 miles southeast Of New York
while bound from Bonairo. w, l.. 90 New
York. Tho schooner sank soon after the
men were taken on
Tho Gibson was struck by a hurricane
early Thursday morning the wind sud-
denly changing It's direction and carry
ing away ell her sails. She iabcrcd rsavily
ana the crews fought for hours at the
pumps.
Several hours later the Swift was sight
"a and the crow decided % abandon the
Gibson where she was. In latitude 80.
longitude 70.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-19
PARKER To
TALK FROM
R0SEM0UNT

Esopus. n. Y. Sept. ls.--Judge Parker
will not go on a speechmaking tour. and
all his speeches will be made from the
veranda at Rosemount This announce
ment was made yesterday.
1t was also announced that the Judge
does not intend TO spend any definite
number OF days each week in New York.
He will 60 there only when IL Is more
convenient 10 meet his political managers
in that city than at Rosemount.
William F. Sheehan and Congressman
Francis Burton Harrison were the only
important political visitors yesterday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-19


Fifty men, who have much 10 do with
the political affairs OF this town, spent
yesterday at Potters Cove, ate clans and
talked politics.
Wesley Trombly. Urban Farrell and
Harding Harris, who have been taking
life easy on "A yacht I'm the bay for about
one week. returned Saturday looking like
Indians They were out in the storm Of
Thursday and began to think that their
days were numbered.
The Bay View Fire company will meet
this evening and figure up their accounts
OF the lawn party held at Armington's =
corners for the past two weeks. The
committee expect to report good sized
balance.
Allen. chums OF the good old sort. lert
this morning I'm the launch May for n
weeks stay on the bosom OF the brlny
Capt. John Meehan. David Hurley and
Capt. Prtchard who have been cruising
about Long Island sound for week or
more. returned Saturday evening
Riverside lodge. knights OF Pythias.
have decided upon Friday OF this week
as the day TO hold their annual outing.
Oldheld's orchestra will hold a mas
duerade ball at Crescent Park Friday
evening.
Charles Con. proprietor OF Bullock 8
Point avenue restaurant is confined TO
his home by Illness.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-19
IN SOCIETY

An engagement OF much interest in
this city announced yesterday Is that Of
Miss Polly Weeden. daughter OF Mr.
VIM. n weeden. TO Mr.. Nat Smith, n
young lawyer OF this city.
Mr. Smith Is the guest Of his fiancee at
Mr. weeden's summer home al Matu-
muck
Mr. and Mrs. Frank w. Mathewson
leave this city during the week for New
York where they have taken apartments
Mt the Lorraine for the winter.
MIR and Mrs. Abram Barker will reside
I'm New York this winter.
The engagement Is announced OF Miss
Betty Howard. niece OF Mr.. and Mrs
Fred w. Shihley OF Angel street. to Mr.
Roy Riggs OF New York.
A wedding OF much social interest TO
occur next month Is that OF Miss Eliza
beth Congdon. daughter OF Mr.. Johns IA.
Congdon and Mr. steele of New York
Miss Ruth Appleton. daughter OF Prof
John Appleton. II TO be married next
month TO Mr.. George Goulding.
Miss Ethel Studley sails this week for
an extended tour around the world with
western friends. She will be gone until
next spring
Mrs. Walter A. Peck and her daughters
expect Go return 20 this city this week
from Kennebunkport. Me. where they
have spent the entire summer.
Mrs. WIN. n. Waterman and Miss Edith
Waterman will spend the winter at Mrs.
waterman's home. Lancaster, IA.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-19
145 PERSONS ARRESTED IN
RAID ON GAMBLING JOINT.

Chicago. Sept. 1s.--Deteotives have raid
cd a Chinese gambling house IN West
Vanburton street, and made ib arrests.
The raid was the first OF the kind for Sow
eral years.
one apartment found was used for
opium smoking In the rear OF this was
The rarning room. Hundreds OF dollars
were being wagered when the detectives
entered the big room. sixteen tables were
in operation with an average OF - players
TO q table.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-19
THg GREATEST EXPOSITION THE
WORLD HAS EVER SEEM.

such IL the opinion of all returning
tourists from tne ST. Louis Worlds fair,
and as II IL not likely another fair Of
this magnitude will be held for great
many years, II seems when the price IL
so reasonable al shouid take advantage
rsnsed by the Royal pius Line, lesvina
nostnn Sept. 2tth! $500 covers every
expense for ths eleven days away. Drop
a postal for itinerary 10 Jos. T. Taggart.
~. y. +. A. $50 Washington street. Bos-
ton. MasA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-19
SIX men KILLED IN FIGHT
FOLLOWING A CRAP GAME.

Cairo H., Sept ia negro employed
at Rryan's Landing four miles below
here. reports that in a quarrel there over
n crap game, six mon were killed--three
whites and three negroes.
A white man who had lost his money
secured the assistance OF friends and de-
manded the money. A fight with guns fol-
lowed with the above result.
one negro reached town. His nose was
sho, awav and his head filled with shot.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-19
MAN AND WOMAN FOUND
DEAD; 3 GAS BURNERS OPEN

York. Pa. Sept. 1a-Michael schall.
head OF the keystone Foundry Machine
Co. OF this city and Miss Nettie Gatmatt.
also OF York were found dead In room
OF a house on South Water street today.
Three gas Jets were turned on and the
apartment was full OF gas
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-19
SEN. FAIRBANKS GOES TO DELAWARE.

Washington. sept ia.-Senstor Charles
w Fairbanks loft hero early today for
Dover Del. where he will attend n Re-
publican rally this afternoon. Tonight he
will deliver q speech In Wilmington.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-19
RuSSIES ACTION CAUSES SENSATION

Belgrade. servis, Sept la.-All the pow
ers have instructed their ministers here "a
attend the coronation OF King Peter. ex-
cept Russia whose action has caused a
sensation
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-19

Baees--And so poor Daggs ia dead. 1
never got q chance 10 bid him good
By. The FIRST thing do when / get 90
heaven will be 20 say how sorry was.
Faggs-But suppose he didn't get 10
heaven
Basrs-Then you tell him for me-
Town ToDlos.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-19

Man wants but little here below.
And though he fumes and frets.
Man wants but little here below,
And that is ell he gets.
--Philsdelphis Record
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-19
RIVERSIDE.

Items OF news can be left at Coff's res
taurant on Bullock's Point avenue and
they will receive prompt attention and
publication.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-19

Back at the old stand
John the Shoeman.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-07-20

4 special order has been sent by
the State board of health directing its
food inspectors to purchase certain
goods during the present month in or
der TINT these articles may he given II
thorough analysis in the State labora-
tory, Trenton, to determine if the pro
ducts are adulterated.
This is part of the pnre food cru9ada
of the board. The purchases will be
made by the inspectors, while on their
regular mllk-inspecting tours through
ont the State.
The articles to be purchased, are eli
der, vinegar, cocoa, ground COFFEE,
lard, honey, molasses. borax olive oil,
cream of tartar, tincture of opium,
tinetnre of iodine and ether They
will he purchased in the open market
in various communities in or der TO in
snre that the samples fairly represent
the commodities as sold the consum-
ers. r. V. Fitzpatrick, the State
chemist, will conduct the analyses.
In eases Of first analyses, whore adj
alterations are found, the State board
will notify the merchants that the ar.
ticle is below the standard of purity
required by law and its sale must be
stopped.
In instances Of re-analyse7 of arti-
cles in which authorizations are found
already condemned BY the board
through the State law. the attorney
generals department will, upon noti-
ication take steps for prosecuting the
| dealers
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-07-20
Must Not spit in Steam Cars.

Through the efforts oil the State
Board oi Health the hoh-splttlhg cru
sade Is beng extended to the cars OF
the steam fa'lfohds ei New Jersey and
already the pennsylvania kaiIroad has
responded +" the demands OF tue
board, aud Is putting MP III IT'S cars
slgns feailh4 Srlltlh@ l'fohlhlted
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-07-20

A lioness cub about year old is
grieving herself to death Mt Bostocks
in Dreamland Coney Island, because
her mate has been taken from her by
no less a person than the famous pm
gilist Robert Fitzsimmons. Iitzsim-
mons, cN senator Reynolds, George
Considine and a party of friends were
Mt the Great Animal Show ON Canev
Island the other evening igsf about
the time the two cubs were to he fed
The male cub slipped from the arm Of
the keeper and started across the floor
of the oratorinm. Fitlsimmans. whose
managcrie IS wonder. uttered Yell
Of delight and started in pursuit of
the beast. The crowd scattered and
Bob in less time than il takes ta tell
had got the Young lion hy the tail.
This treatment WAS resented he the
animal, who rapidly ctaWcd Ftasim
mons unmentienables into shreds anil
drew first blood with one stroke al his
powerful claw. Ruby Robert was
game and hung ON 10 his Pri2n. pi-
rector Bostock thanked Fll2ammons
for capturing the animal and suggest
ed that il I've put IN the Gaze.
at will be, retortcd Fitastmmous,
I'm my harn at Benseuhufst Lou
can't hive that lior. tindine's is keep
iug's.
And with that the man who docs
not like Mayor Weaver aud Ghiladel
phiu dashed ont Of Surf avenue en-
trance nj Bostncl,' : aud boarded n car
for Bensonhurst
II is the intention of the Animal
King To try moral persuasion with the
sage of Bensonhurst aud hive him re-
turn the lion, otherwise Mr. Bastork
will be compelled Ia either present
the lioness to Fit or resort 10 le2al
process to recover his property.
New features are constantly being
added To the Rostock programme and
spectators ENJOY the marvellous ev
hlbitiou of Wcedon with his mixed
group; the antics of the er1zlV bear
Doe who ism natural eloWueneraas.
es the onlookers.
The Sacred Bull. the Gaut Ape aud
all the other features of the men
aEerlc are attracting much attention
and noalcss II parsonage than nr.
Spit2ka, the Demonstration of Noal
omS nj the Columbia University, has
written MIR. Gosioek for permission to
bring his class 10 Ceney island for
the purpose al lecturine ON this most
marvellous animal, considered by
scientists to be the best illustration
of the bnrwinian theory extant.