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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-21
TWO BOYS MEET
AWFUL DEATH
Lads Bodies Were ShocklngIy
MangIed by Passenger Train.
FATALITY AT EAST GREENWICH
Youths Said 10 Have Lived at Lowell and
Were Walking The Ties TO
New York.

WhiEe walking the tracks OF the New
York. New Haven and Hartford RAN
road at a point near East Greenwich
about O'Clock last evening. two boys
said TO belong I'm Lowell. Mass, were
struck and instantly killed by the engine
OF local accommodation train bound for
this city from New London.
According To information given by
tramp later, the boys were Daniel Nee
han. 10 years. and a young man named
Sloaney, 20 years both OF Lowell
They were walking the tracks and were
bound Il was said. for New York, afoot
The scene OF the fatlity IS about mile
south Of the East Greenwich station and
ls about opposite what Is known as the
Greenwich Bleachery.
The train was in charge OF Conductor
Rowland. with Engineer stlllman at the
throttle and was due in East Greenwich
at Goa
The track at the place where the acct
dent occurred take sharp cure and
hides the approaching train.
Before the boys could get out or the
way Of the oncOming train, the monster
struck them, hurting them about % rect.
The train was brought 10 stop as soon
as possible. and Conductor Rowland ana
Engineer Stilman went back 10 the place
where the boys had been thrown.
There they founG that the heads or
both lads had been crushed 10 n jelly,
their arms and legs mostly severed from
their bodies and one OF the bodies totally
disemboweled.
The tracks and sleepers about the place
were covered with blood ana small DTS
OF flesh.
Medical Examiner Metcalf OF WEXFORD
was summoned and made an examination
OF the bodies
In the pocket OF Meehans coat was
found q certificate issued by the school
authorities OF the city OF Lowell, giving
the full name and age.
In Sloaney's pocket was found a nickel,
some matches and tobacco.
The bodies were removed 10 the under
taking rooms OF Coroner Hill, who was
one Of the first on the scene.
Later I'm the evening shabbily attired
man called at the undertaking rooms and
asked 20 see the bodies. lie refused 70
give his name. but identified the bodies
as those of the two boys with whom he
had a conversation about 8 o'clock at the
bridge near the East Greenwich station.
He said they told him their names and
where they were going, and asked him
10 Join According 70 his story Sloaney S
father Is a machinist in Lowell and Nee
/ hans father Is dead and he has step
/ mother living In that city.
! Both boys were poorly dressed, on'
/ wearing a striped coat checkered trou'
/ scrs and black tennis shoes. while th'
other had a dark coat and dark knee
trousers and wore white shirt and blue
cap.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-21
VAN allen
MAY RESIDE
IN ENGLAND

According 10 a report which is being
circulated about Newport, James j. Van
Allen Will give up his residence in this
state and go 10 England TO live, where he
has acquired a 50-year lease OF a large
estate in that country. II is further in
timated that he will probably occupy ii
this fall.
Rumor has II also that the Wake
hurst" his Newport estate, was in the
market for sale. although no confirmation
of the report could be obtained.
The place will not be occupied this sea-
son and the grounds are being used as
a grazing pasture for sheep.
Mr.. Van Allen was in Newport few
days ago. but said little regarding his
future plans. lie left here on a fishing
trip In Canada
Some few years ago Mr. Van Allen took
a rather active part I'm the Democratic
politics Of this state. being elected one OF
the delegates from Rhode Island 10 the
national Democratic convention In 1896.
He soon retired from the game OF
politics, firing OF IL, and has only been
connected with Rhode Island In social
way since.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-21
The UPSIDE DOWN MAN
win Give a RsnarkahIs acrohatIc Perform.
ancs al Ringing Brothers Circus.

The circus acrobat 10 succeed today
must do something that is not only differ
ent from what has been done in his line
before. but IL must have something thrill
ling about II. His work must be interest
ing. contain something OF the picturesque
and must not under any consideration,
lack an element Of danger. The circus
man will tell you that the public dotes
on thrills. This one can easily prove for
himself when the circus comes 20 town
Some OF the acrobatic feats which were
looked upon as sensational years ago are
nothing when compared 10 the stunts
which find place in the modern circus
When a man balanced himself on the bar
OF n trapeze high IN the air II was thought
wonderful When another man came along
and balanced himself on the bar as II
swung 10 and fro IL was considered more
wonderful still
And now along comes n man. who Is one
OF the features OF the Ringing Brothers
shows. TO be seen here on Friday and sat
urdav who does all OF the things the other
men did and more on the swinging trap
eye. but instead OF balancing himself on
his feet does so on his head. He Is called
'the upside down man" and he certainly
Is The venturesome aerialist is an Amer
ican who created a sensation in France
and who has stuck to his family name
Smith. with a good deal OF circus courage.
The Flying Fishers do their work just
under the canvas roof, and some OF the
long leaps which they make are eNtraor-
dinary.
The circus this year Is crowded with
bright, clever and unusual novelties. a
man and a woman drive into one OF the
rings in a very stylish cart Evidently the
Young woman desires excitement. AT any
rate She does not apepar 10 like her seat.
So she steps over the dashboard and on
10 the back OF the horse, removes her
wrap and proceeds TO show her skill as an
acrobatc rider. Two men and two dogs
comprise an acrobatlc quartette and II -
a question II the dogs are not the clever
est performers. No longer does one rder.
no matter how clever. have possession or
a ring TO himself In the Ringing Broth
ers' shows there are three or four riders
i'm the same ring at one time.
There IS a family OF educated porkers
which do amazing things. and goose
which cuts up with the clowns. II would
seem as IL this years circus was going 20
give the man who says there Is nothing
new under the sun the merry ha, ha.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-21
PAWTUxET.

The Volunteer Fire company, NO. i, al
its meeting last night accepted with
thanks the courteous invitation of the
Warren Fire company 10 attend the cele-
hration OF the glorious Fourth OF July
as its guest IN the Warren Bristol observ-
ance. The occasion will not be a muster,
but a general celebration, including
parade and sports and the matter OF
transportation, etc, will be arranged for
by Drill Master =. ]. Cooke OF Pawtuxet.
but formerly Of Warren, the company is
resting assured that things will be ar
ranged 10 the queens taste.
IL Mss-also voted tn-a -acceptthe invita-
tion OF the Narragansett Engine company
OF Riverside to attend the annual muster
al Crescent Park.
The matter OF having regular grave
markers to designate the last resting
places OF comrades who have died was
brought up and the company decided TO
procure them 20 be placed at the several
cemeteries where members are buried.
This matter has been considered for some
time and the recent observance OF Fire
mems Memorial day has brought ii up
again with renewed vigor.
There was an interesting meeting OF
members OF the United States Nolun-
teer Life Saving Corps in the store de-
prepared by Howard r. Washington,
steward - the corps, was enjoyed.
Members IL the local crew. Kerwins
Washington park Boat club. Manchester
Street Power station, JOY line wharf and
other Providence crews were present and
listened 20 the talk on the simple treat
ment OF cuts and wounds by the medical
director. Dr Robert &. Hale whose Of
fee is on Broad street. Providence.
The corps has had several fainting
cases 20 trea; on the beaches I'm the
past week md all present were instructed
I'm the best manner OF rcviving fainting
persons. The uses OF the various OBJ
jects IN tho medicine chests were OK
planned In detail and I'm conclusion tho
men gave hearty vote Of thanks 20 Dr.
Hale.
There was n short resuscltation drill
for the benefit of the now rccuited mon
OF the corps but owing 90 the coldness
OF the air nnd the latness of the hour
II was decided not 20 have "a swimming
drill Some Of tho Washington Park
members rowcd down IN two-oared
boat
The Ladies Aid society OF the Baptlst
church met with Mrs Arnold on Tucker
avenue this afternoon.
Pawtuvrr rTT0c club has
It's birthday party under tie a,4picos of
the Ladies' Auxiliary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-21
FEED YOUNG GIRLS
Must Have RIaht Feed While GROWING

Great care should bc taken al the criti-
cal period when the young girl ia lust
merging into womanhood that the diet
shall contain all that IS upbuildinE. and
nothing harmful
At thart age the structure Is being
formed and II formed of a healthy. sturdy
character, health and happiness will fol-
low; on the other hand unhealthy cells
may be built In and sick condition
slowly superycne which, IL not checked.
may ripen into n chronic disease and
cause life long suffering.
\ Young lady says:
Coffee began TO have such an effect
on my stomach a few years ago that 7
was compelled 10 quit using H. II brought
on headaches, pains in my muscles. and
nervousness.
Il tried 10 use tea instead. but found
It's effects even worse than those | suf-
fcred from coffee Then for a long tInc
] drank milk alone AZ my meals. but IL
never helped me physically. and at last
10 palled on me- a friend came 10 the
rescue with the suggestion that | try
Postum Coffee.
II did so. only TO find at first. that I
didn't fancy Il. But / had heard Of so
many persons who had been benefited by
lis use that perscvercd. and when had
80 lrewed right found ~ grateful in flavor
and soothing and strengthening "a my
stomach. ] can find no words TO express
my feeling of what / owe 90 Postum Food
Coffee,
"fn every respect it has worked a won
derful mprOyemeut-thc headaches. nerv-
business. the pains in my side and back
al the distressing symptoms yielded TO
tho magic power Of Postum. Ny brain
seems also % share in the betterment
% my physical condition; ~ seems keener.
more alert and brighter 7 am. In short.
In better health row than I ever was
before. and ] am sure ] owe ~ 10 the
given by Postum Co, Battle Creek,
Mich.
There's a reason.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-21

fcer Of the diplomatic or consular service
shall attack or prefer charges against
or publicly criticiSe any other officer eX-
cept conidentially I'm a communication 10
the department OF statc.) The letter then
continues:
II do not desire 10 punish him: save for
the great risk TO the service which would
be involved in his retention, ! would be
willing 10 let his conduct go unpunshed.
save by severe admonition, but | feel
that IL is impossible 20 retain him without
exposing the interests OF the government
90 a risk so great that IL cannot jusihably
be incurred
Accordingly. | would direct that his res
ignation be requested. were IL not for the
statement made on his behalf. in your
presence and mine today. that he woula
consider a resignation an admission of
misconduct. Accordingly I direct that he
be dismissed from the service.
(Signed)
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-21
CLASS or '96
Committee Was lploIsted Yesterday 10
Arrange for the 0eCehnlal Reunion.

The members OF the class of '96 Brown
university made arrangements, yesterday
afternoon, for the decennial reunion at
commencement next year.
a committee consisting OF President
Irving II. Gamwell, Secretary Horace p.
Dormon, 7. Clyde Foster. William A.
McAuslan, Frederick a Jones, George A.
Matteson and John s. Murdoch was ap-
pointed 10 make arrangements and to de-
eide. after consulting with members Of
TIE class, what gift should be made TO
the college.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-21
WARREN

Cclestia lodge, Daughters OF Rebekah,
met at odd Fellows hall last night. with
full attendance OF members present.
Business OF routine nature was trans
acted. after which an enjoyable social
time was enjoyed
Richard T. Tobin post. Ladies' Relief
corps. met In Grand Army hall last night
and transacted business of routine ma
ture. following which social exercises
were enjoyed.
Daniel w. Leeson. the local young man
who was seriously injured some time ago
while I'm the discharge Of his duties as
conductor on the Suburban road. has re-
covered entirely and has assumed his
duties again AZ conductor on the cars.
The Kings Daughters society met I'm
their rooms on Water street last night.
Business was transacted. reports were
read and considerable work was devoted
20 the sewing connected with the society.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-21

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-21
BOY THIEF
Was Caught In iNe Act Of leoting Bureau
at NewpcrE

william Waddington, IL years old, said
TO reside in Fall River. but who was visit
ing an uncle at Newport, was caught in
Charles +. Thurston's house In that city
at $50 o'clock last night.
Mrs. Thurston heard footsteps and the
opening Of bureau drawers in the room
over the parlor.
She notified her husband. who found
the lad at a bureau. from which he had
taken considerable jewelry, including a
diamond pin.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-21
A. HASSELBAUM co.

Wholesale Dealers. Importers and Bot
tiers OF
FINE LACERS, ALES, PORTER,
WINES, BRANDlES, WHlS-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-21
260 DEXTER STREET,

our stock OF strictly pure California
Wines and Brandies is very fine.
The following brands: MADEIRA. Ma
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We give special attention TO the bot
tling OF our Ale. Lager and Porter.
Cleanliness is our motto. Export Lager.
81 go per case OF "a bottles. Hassclbaum' 3
Special Select Stock Lager. $l.00 per case
OF "a bottles. Half Stock Ale 800 per
case OF a bottles. Stock Porter Sl.50 per
case OF q bottles. No charge for bottles
when delivered by our own delivery. Or
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tended to- Tel 20ll-2 Union.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-21


A.The
has att ide eni
disposition made President letter
approving
porto on conclusions in the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-21

The British Veteran association of Bos-
ton and the Duke Of CORVALLIS Regiment
OF Kiltics from Ottawa. with It's regi-
mental band viii participate in the local
celebration OF British day. Aug 8.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-08
i - STRANGE WH1zzING THINGS.

As stand by the falls of Mnnehaha wonder at
the strange things around The ground the
falls where tents pitched is longer the wild
camping ground where danced dances, brand
ished tomahawks and smoked peace pipes There
wild forests, where deer and bison roamed
Even the laughing falls do not to make the
music they tumble the rocks. The timid pale
faces do not dare to venture into fra Of birch
bark, but prefer to build bridge that they may walk
across the creek. many animals Of different kinds
but they all shut up in cages and do not look
happy the that used to wander within the forest
they pleased.
And STILL like this strange yet beautiful place. and
as have the power of speech and remain alive for
day only will try to think we'll of the paefaces and
of their habits while with them. Many Of them
looking at the falls and they happy The
smoking pipes Ah there thing that is famil
lar beautiful flowers, but they unlike the
I used to gather wonder what those strange things
can be that go whizzng by! hear one talking
about street Oh, it is puzzlng! 1t is nearing
twilight for see the slowly sinking below the hort
and must 60. must take last look at all
strange and wonderful things, and say goodbye to the
Falls of Minnehaha. a.. Laura Royce.
1 Sixth Grade 1902 Fourth Avenue S.
Madison School. 4 ~.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-08
A CARVER OF ROCKS.

ooh DEAR said Minnehaha she awoke after he,
long winters secluson 81 wonder if the old story
to be repeated-nosy people, screechng monographs
deafening and screaming popcorn boys
All me, how yearn for the good old days Of the past
when the echoes resounded with the Indians cry How
beautiful then with that torrent of water pouring
remember how often roared as I tumbl
ing down the rocks and how the Indians placed their
blankets on each side of me to appease my wrath
think the white has spoiled forever by building
dam which of course has taken away half my beauty;
but if this helps him, it does know, ought to
joice to be of some help in this wonderful world
cit makes very angry to people stand
and talk about my wearing away the rocks if it
effort my part at ALL while really work very
hard shaping them picturesquel have just heard that
those noisy white people going to build pavilion
my banks. It makes sad to think Of myself as am
and then remember how peaceful and happy
years ago. Then that menagere! Oh how those monkeys
chatter and the parrots screechl Many times have
wished could rise out Of banks and end their chatter
forever The white has done things that have
made rejoice He has said that the flowers that give
much pleasure to remain untouched. Then
happy to think that the woods untouched
am not unhappy as sometimes imagine
A Seventh Grade, Alice Berry,
Lyndale School 3112 Colfax Avenue s.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-08
AN UP-TO-DATE DAMsEL.

I sat the messy bank idly watching the silvery
water dashed the falls, and thought gazed
her! Scarcely had uttered my desire when fine
mist the water cleared and the bank beside
stood the Indian maiden gazed in bewderment at
tall, straight and slender Her cheeks tanned and
rosy, and her long black hair hung her shoulders
How lovely she looked in her Indian garments. She
shook her head she gazed around at the hills woods
and water. III spent too long time here' she said
sadly. ''And that am-to live the earth again
am going to enjoy life Why, would rather
becoming and disappointed all the time for
had imagined her again in her old home the forest
Suddenly there splash had been asleep and had
fallen into the water. I climbed back upon the bank
very thankful that it all dream and that the beau
tful Mnnehaha had not in reality rejected her woodland
home Grace Linehan
Ninth Grade 1926 Fifth Avenue s.
Central High School. -. @''-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-08
TIRED OF POSING.

I'm tired of having people every day to take
my picture - said Minnehaha tOf like to have
it in the artists studio, but have to make flowers
brace up and the fishes to the top they be
..~ z=z,<@e,l .-.~..- ~
people, but they have it built up again and people
tramp back and forth
s'When I want to sleep in winter they come even
then to take picture and in spring the so
hot that it wakes me right mp feel angry then and
60 roaring down the falls The people think they
pretty with all their artificial work They built the
walls straight but they not pretty they
BEFORE Mother Nature had made them with flowers
and upon them. I can t help being cross; people
bother all the year, in winter and SUMNER in spring
and fall'' Hazel Hbbetts
Fifth Grade, $500 Twentieth Avenue s.
Corcoran School
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-08

Landlady-Have you lost anything, doctor? P'raps
can find it. - 49, Ia5 a.
sProfessor-Thanks very much, Mrs. Jones' I have
upset bottle and lost most deadly but valuable
MISUNDERSTANDING. .~%s.-
laughing when all at it began to hail and rain,
lightning flashed and thunder roared The wind howled
terribly and roared back at it. ran pell-mel down
the hill and the rocks. Ny friends the trees
squeaking and groaning at me- Many of them fell
whispered word of courage to them and went
with me-. After the storm had passed away r flowed
quietly and went to sleep Walter Mooney
z@% Fifth Grade 100 E Twenty fourth Street.
Adams School.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-08
THE GARDENS OF NATURE,

A belated traveller warm summer night at Min
nehaha Falls heard strange sweet voice among the
trees he passed BY He stopped for he charmed
by the sweet tones they fell the evening air
voice singing plantve yet wild song which
ged strangely with the falling water. After the song
ended the traveller stood still If he were charmed
Presently the sweet voice speak in
soft tones.
g How my beautiful home has changed z il sighed
could but be wild and untouched by the hand
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-08
RESCUE OF. A. WHITE MAIDEN.


AS I merriy leaping among the rocks dark,
meonless night spied little fire in the distance
among the by its SIDE She looked frightened and
glanced about uneasily if expecting to ter
ble creature in pursuit of her. addressed her. asking
what made her fearful of every shadow She then re-
Piled Ah, Minnehaha! if you could but help escape
these cruel red with whom I have been so many
MONTHS and received nothing but threats to take life
for serving them They wickedy stole from my home
many months ago, and I have been seeking of
cape since. They wished to wed their chief
which staunchly refused to do At last stole away
unnoticed but when they miss afraid shall be
recaptured.''
I looked closely at the maiden who had
white skin and must belong to the which lately
settled my banks. then told her to fear longer
and offered to take her safely back to her people.
knew of a canoe which Indians had hidden and
brought it her. she climbed in and had her far
my Before hours she reached the fort
and again with her friends who had long given her
up for dead Marguerite Hasey
A Eighth Grade, 5000 First Avenue S.
BRYANT School.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-08

among the branches The little purple volets were spring.
ing out Of field of emeralds and everything sing
ing in its way song of thankfulness too, went
fully, winding my way thru forests until to
Indian camp; all of those present at sight of me
claimed |'Ugh! Ugh!''
Finally came to ledge of rocks sixty feet high.
Over it fell with tremendous Down beautiful
glen dotted here and there with fragrant flowers flowed
my way to the Father of Waters AS time wore on,
Indians began to settle around my cataract These In
dams were daring as well as brave One day Indian
boy was talking to another of the tribe and asked
him to take trip in his above the falls So early
the next morning they set out their daring trip They
had not far however, when their against
rock The current very strong and carried it
the falls they escaped death they sustained serious
injuries 1 must now hurry my way, but shall be
ever proud Of the state from whose rich and fe.te soil
sprang. Helen 4lutges,
Seventh Grade, 2631 Grand Avenue S.
r" Whittier School.