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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-20
CANTkTA "REBEKAH" AT
vESpER SERVICE IN CHURCH

The services at the First Unlversalist
church yesterday were made especially
interesting by the successful rendition OF
the sacred cantata Of the late str ,ohn
Rarnaby. "Rebekah." The cantaia WAS
given by Tho choir OF the church. assisted
by so voices raine for the occasion.
For some time the members Of the .hGir
and the addition al voices had been train
Ing ard sho r"sI Its OF careful wirk vcs
Never better shown for the me a Dr..ses
were rendered in smooth entertaining
STYLE. making II Il delight 10 sir and IT'S.
ten to the music. The solo work done
by the members of the choir there being
work for the supral), tc,r," AMI ass Vi
this kind. 1h - were al, rtn tired liz
highly artistic and pleasing manner by
Mrs. Clara Hicks Stone. Mr.. @. r. Lentz
and Mr.. Robert Pollard. Mr.. Myron c.
Ballou presided at the organ and the
while production, was under the direc-
ton OF Mr.. w. -. Stone. choirmaster. A
very large audience heard the produc-
ton.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-20
AT
BRISTOL
BURNED

A barn belonging to Manuel Brow and
Charles L. Hammill, who do a furniture
moving n general trucking business at
Bristol, was burned yesterday afternoon.
The fire. which originated from some
unknown cause, broke out AZ Q y. m. and
spread so rapidly that not all the property
could be removed from the structure.
A valuable draught horse. 10 tons OF hay,
a large amount OF grain and several har-
nesses and barn implements were lost.
Two horses and all the wagons were
saved.
Joseph Siiva's house caught Are. but
was saved. The Mack cottage on State
street and the Eliza Read house. nearby,
were also ignited. Two small sheds I'm
Silva's yard were burned. The total loss
was about $500; insured.
Charles Francis hand was injured and
two hremen sustained scorched fingers
while getting the horses from the barn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-20

The company's steamer Ada, outward
bound from ST. Malo. rescued FIVE Of the
passengers and one or the crew. These
are now on the way to southampton. and
IT is believed are the only survivors.
though an uneonfrmed report reached
Paris that 20 had been saved.
The crew numbered 20 and there were
about 100 passengers. all Frenchmen. the
majority being onion dealers from st.
Briac and neighborhood.
A telegram from ST. servan. adjoining
the town Of st. Malo. gives the few par
~ticulars yet available. The Hilda was
near st. Malo Saturday morning. She
struck the rocks at ? o'clock Sunday
morning In the coadstead. of the island
OF Cezambre. She had missed the tide
owing Ia the weather ana ROC.
PASSENGERS WERE ASLEEP.
The majority OF the crew and passen-
gers were asleep at the time. Two boats
were lowered. one OF which containing
FIVE men arrived at Servan. The second
boat was picked up empty at st. Cast,
where 10 bodies were washed ashore. The
top Of the Hilda's funnel and mast are
visible at low tide.
The Southwestern Railway company Is
10 = AhAR " bANt a ATA VI AfI az =
passengers. but IT says that n score
booked passage at stations between Lon
don and Southampton and that to the
best Of their knowledge 80 persons were
drowned and only six saved.
The company Is still without reliableI
details AS TO how the disaster happened.
It's agent az ST. Malo only briefly report
ed: THE Ada has pur back and reports
the Hilda is a total wreck at Les Portes
reef. outside Jardin lighthouse. The
Ada's boat saved FIVE onion men and a
seaman named Grinter out OF the rigging,
They appear 10 be the only survivors"
LOSS UNCERTAIN.
st Malo, France. Nov. 20.-The exact
number Of lives lost on the Hida is UNI
known here. II is understood that there
were about 20 first-class passengers, in
Guiding several English people. Among
the latter were tho Hon. Mrs. Butler. sis
ter-in-law of Lord LaHescorough and Col
Follett.
Though II IS not certain that these were
actually on board. they were expected
to travel by the Hilda, and It is known
that all the first class passengers were
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-20

An extraordinary scene was created by
a procession OF almost naked men issuing
from the door OF the building, and against
their frantic efforts to escape. the fire.
men had actually to fight for admission.
Reaching the upper floor the flremen
found that the narrow passages were
becoming congested with men who
dropped to the floor overcome by smoke.
Fortunately the Are was confined to
the fourth floor and as soon as the fire.
men were able TO get TO work It was
speedily extinguished.
The flames had been fed by the wooden
partitions OF the cubicles. which threw of
volumes OF smoke, resulting In the
suffocation OF the inmates. Many on
being brought to the street rallied in a
few minutes. but others had TO be taken
20 the hospitals.
The dead were mostly workmen in the
prime OF life. They presented a horrible
spectacle. their blaekened faces bearing
evidence OF terrible struggles to escape.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-20
1.-THE: MOSES
Of MOUNT
VERNON"

Mount Vernon, N. Y, Nov. M-William
Grant Brown. President OF the Direct
Nomination League Of Manhattan. was
the principal speaker before the Peoples
Forum here yesterday afternoon. lie
spoke on the objects OF the league. which
is To enable the people as n whole to Sc
lect candidates for different county and
state officers. instead of having the NOM
inees slated by political bosses. He de-
clared that the people should have the
right 20 go into a booth with a secret bal
lot under a new primary law. which the
league favors, and vote for whatever can
didats tns voter favored. Under present
machine rule he declared that every can
didate now must serve his creator. the
boss, and do what he says.
In New York he said Charlie Murphy
and Benjamin Il. Odell were tho bosses
and controlled nominations as they wish
ed.
The Forum was called 10 order by
President e. Adams. and in addition to
the address by Mr.. Brown. Philip r. Dill
lon, secretary OF the league, who went
through a campaign with Mark Hanna
spoke.
Mr.. Brown IN the course OF his ad-
dress said that there was the most maRni-
ficent demonstration OF civic virtue IN
Mount Vernon at the last election. which
has been shown since the days OF anti
slavery agitation, In the election of May
or Edwar +. Brush. who ran on an in
dependent ticket with his platform Of
smash the machine" He spoke of Mayor
Brush as being the Moses OF Mount YER
non and Mrs. Helen 5. Tonges. president
of the Mount Vernon Republican club.
who dened the Republican machine and
came out for the independent candidate
ms a Joan OF Arc.
The league favors the adoption of a
new primary law which will allow the
people TO vote for any candidate thev
choose instead OF regular party nominees,
As selected by conventions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-20
CENTRAL FALLS.

The regular meeting OF the Naturalist
society ook place. yesterday morning with
a large attendance OF the members. The
committee which had charge Of the ar
rangements for the complimentary ball
presented a report which was accepted as
progressive. Several matter OF a routine
nature were considered. Last evening
there was a competitive exhibition OF
pinks by the members. and some eN-
celient specimens were shown.
This evening there will be a sitting In
the auction pitch tournament by the MEM
bers: tomorrow evening the bazaar cJm-
mittee will meet. on Wednesday evening
the committee on Christmas festival will
consider plans For that affair. and on
Thursday evening will bc held 4 meeting
Of the board OF managers.
Large congregation heard Rev. T.. NJ.
McFadden preach his two farewell ser.
mons yesterday at the First United Pres
bvterian church.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-20
999eaa.aH@ae~as9NA 4aen.sNa A1~HANaa4a.aaasaa

drowned. These passengers were Eng
lish officers and others who were com
ing 70 reioin their families or TO spend
the season at ST. Ma.o and Dinard (op-
posite st. Malo.
II appears 20 be certain that only six
were saved, these being Ave onion sellers
and an English seaman named Grinter.
belonging TO Guernsey, and that the total
number N board, inc,udlng the crew.
was 1o5.
The delay in the ARRIVAL OF the Hllda
at first inspired little anxiety. as there
was dreadful weather On the channel and
as everyone had full confidence In the
captain, Gregory, an experienced man
who was likely to exercise caution In
approaching the dangerous coast Of Brit
tany. which he had known for 30 years.
The disaster was first suspected through
the washing ashore OF a body. and the
port authorities Immediately sent out a
tug. It was then learned hat the Hilda
was wrecked in a treacherous reef close
70 the Island Of Cezambre, called Les
Portes." She had apparently struck.
broken her back and Immediately sank,
leaving no time to launch the boats.
The Jardin light is quite close 10 the
spot. 1t annot yet he explained at what
time or how the disaster occurred. The
entrance to st. MalG rs dangerous. the
currents and rocks requiring the exercise
OF considerable caution at all times. but
more especially In bad weather.
Many bodies have been washed ashore
at different points; some wearing life
belts. The six survivors, according to a
report In circulation here. were rescued
Ivy the Ada from the rigging.
The Hilda was built az Glasgow In 1882
and registered S4S tons. She was a screw
steamer Of iron construction and was 235
feet I'm length.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-20

Many men were sleeping in the attic
floor above the burning fourth noor, and
these had narrow escapes. The flames
burst through the floor. and IL was i'm
possible for the men TO descend. The
windows were securely fastened. and the
men had TO break them so they could
climb through 10 n~eighboring roofs.
BY 10 O'Clock n search OF the building
was made, m a complete list OF the
victims obtained. which showed that GO
were dead and 80 injured.
IL appears TO be the custom OF these
dodgers TO sleep In a nude condition, and
the march OF the survivors 10 the police
station was a fantastic one. Some had
snatched the covers of the beds and
others their trousers, while many wore
nothing. The local authorities had TO
be called upon TO supply the men with
clothing and warm meals.
owing TO their migratory habits and the
absence OF permanent homes. many OF
the dead will never be Identified. The
Identification OF others is rendered diff
cult by the absence OF clothing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-20
PIG ROAST AN0 SOCIAL
BY COMET CLUB IN AUBURN

Yesterday tho members of the Comet
Social club gathered for the third annual
pig roast and social at Emery park in
Auburn and a very enjoyable time was
held by all.
The party consisted OF about 100 NOM
bers and they arrived at the park abou.
10 o'clock via electrlcs from this city and
from that time until the noon hour lunch y.
con and chowder was served and the
members enjoyed themselves az they de-
sired. At the sound Of the dinner horn.
which summoned the party 10 the lunch.
there was a rush, for all had their appc-
tites sharpened ny the various exercises
OF the morning.
After the feast u musical and literary
program WAS rendered by talent secured
for the event and the work OF Jonn Ben.
nett as soloist and Frederick Lyons at the
piano was very well received. When this
was concluded the members OF the marty
again disported themselves ps they wished
until about 4 o'clock IN the evening". when
the call TO tho pig roast proper was an
nounCed.
When the party sat down this lime
several of the seasons offerings I'm rat
and juicy porkers had been disposed Of
along with The flxings that usually 20
with the dish. When that was concluded
the party adjourned by Invitation ~ Phillip
Agnew. the business agent of the Bar
tenders union. t. the Casino where a
smoker and entertainment was enjoyed
-t-tttti-+h-Atf-k of the evening bade tho
members think OF home.
The committee or arrangements vas as
follows: James Dumy, Robert bowen.
John Sheenan. Edward McCarron. Michael
Herman. Charles SfruCker. William Casey.
Joh~Heck. Robert Mckee. Pardon Law
son and J. McCarron.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-20
PLATT TO
TESTIFY AT
INQUIRY

New York. Nov. Ex-senator Plat will
appear before the Armstrong insurance
committee as a witness probably at tho
opening OF the inquiry Tuesday. Mr..
Platt will be asked TO explain the state
ments which Chairman Odell made on the
stand the other day in regard TO political
contributions by insurance companies.
The investigation committee stands a
good chance now Of finding out who SEN
ator Depew's 'cantankerous" friend up
the river is-that is, unless John A. Mich
OILS memory Is as poor as the senator's in
regard TO tho matter. The committees
subpoena servers got Mr.. Nichols late
Saturday night, and he will be asked
Tuesday for the name OF the %cantanker-
Gus one.
DENIES MCURDY'S STATEMENTS.
san Francisco, Nov. 20.-Former state
Insurance Commissioner Andrew Clunie
has taken exceptions TO the testimony
given last Friday by s. S. McCurdy OF the
Equitable Life Assurance society before
the New York investigating committee In
so far as IL related to Mr.. Ciunie's attl-
tude toward life insurance companies
while he was Insurance commissioner Of
California. He t~elegraphed TO Charles r.
Hughes. the attorney for the legislative
investigation, his willingness 10 go to New
York and give the committee the full de-
tails OF his acts as commissioner Mr..
Cunlie says.
II never heard OF any demand or COM
mand for a compensation for my brother
from the Equitable or any other company,
and | do not believe there is the slightest
essence OF truth In any OF these charges.
A a matter OF fac l revoked the
license OF the Equitable in this state. but
it's attorney commenced an injunction
gnll "a ga pgf me I'm tho Eta1eral np1trfa and
the Injunction is n matter of record in
the California courts"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-20

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-20

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-20
PASSENGERS GO
DOWN TO DEATH IN
SINKING VESSEL

s.sa9ea
London. Nov. so-whh passengers and crew numbering more than 10
the Southwestern Railways cross-Channei steamer Hnda foundered yester-
day morning and the majority o. the persons on board we're drowned.
The Hida left Southampton Friday night for ST. Mao, on the north
coast o. France. Her passage va greatly delayed by a fog in the Channel
and when nearing St Malo she ran into a severe snowstorm, apparently
missed her course, and foundered on the rocks of Jardin Lighthouse, three
5 miles from St Mao.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-20

There is some reason 10 believe that the
Hugheses will not be on the calling-list Of
the McCurdys after the investigation is
ended-Rochester Union.
Sure. There won't he any calling-list.
The folks up there are not permitted 10
leave the premises.-New York Life.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-20
LODGING HOUSE
FIRE AT GLASGOW
COSTS SO LIVES


: Glasgow. Nov. 2-The nos terrible fire that has occurred in Great Brit
3 ain for nan years broke ot hee yes terday morning in a cheap lodging
. house for men lin Watson street and resulted In the loss " 30 lives and the
; severe injury OF many persons.
The flames were first noticed at 6 o'clock yesterday morning OF the
/. fourth floor o. the building, which vas occupied by $50 men. N alarm ws
; raised and the hremon we're speedily in attendance. ut flames n smoke
were then issuing from most of the windows o n fourth oor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-20
At the y
Theatres

Bert Coote and company In "A Lamb on
Wall Street" Edward Mollenhauer, the
famous violin %virtuoso: sydney Deane ana
company in Christmas on the island"
Zena Keife, Lew sully. Hathaway's
monkeys, the Meers. Wood and Ray.
Asra, the Majestic Trio. Brazil and
Brazil. Lambert and Pierce, Bertini and
Brockway. Label and the Keith motion
pictures.
Little Zena Keife. who is appearing at
keith's Providence theatre this week as
a feature of an exceptionally strong bill.
is a remarkable child. Although che Is
but ten years Did. Little Miss KeIfe has
been before the public since she was three
years old. For three years she played
an important role called the little
mother" I'm the production OF THE Fatal
Wedding" in all OF the largest cities Of
the country. She comes Of a family Jf
clever actors and her talent manifested
Itself from babyhood. when she initiated
her childish playmates. She has an
ability to memcrize that many older
actors and actresses envy and she learns
new songs with about two rehearsals. in
fact. many times. when she visits a
theatre, she returns home with the words
and music OF a new song at her clever
little tongue's command. When she was
an infant she made her desires known by
a kind of a little whistle. which, as she
grew older. developed into an ability to
whistle capitally. In spite OF a clever
ness that would be in keeping with an
artistic twice her age, she II delightfully."-
childish and unaffected, unspoiled by the
fattering praises and success with which
she has been meeting for seven years
she loves her work at the theatre. and
next 10 acting she loves her dolls, two
OF which che carries with her about the
country and carries 10 bed with her every
night. She Is accompanied everywhere
she goes by a watchful mother. who
spends a few hours every day with school
books for the little actress. Many OF
the popular little favorite's admirers.
both here and ian Pawtucket. are sure TO
be on hand 20 give her a rouslng greet
ing at the Providence Keith theatre this
week.
Besides writing her own plays and de-
signing the costumes and making the
models for the scenery for her production
OF mo Mother 10 Guide Her Miss Nor
timer drew the sketches for the lltho-
graphs used In advertising the attraction.
Miss Mortimer has written a strong story
In this. her latest play, which shows
scenes that have never before been used
FOR dramatic purposes. mo Mother to
Guide Her will be the attraction at the
Empire theatre this week. IL IL a melo-
dramatic novelty. which tells a story that
throbs with human interest. and so clever
haa been the character draWlnRIhat On a
number OF cities where this attraction has
been the authoress has come In for high
praise for the ability displayed in dra-
matte construction and invention.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-20

First Hobo-Good 'Evins! 'Ere's a nice
go,
Second Hobo-Wot's up now7
This years champagne vintage is "A
failure Punch.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-20
FREE ADVICE TO WOMEN

Remember. every woman is cordially
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she does not understand. Mrs. Pink
hams address is Lynn, Mass, her
advice Is free and cheerfully given TO
every ailing woman who asks for IL.
Her advice and medicine have restored
TO health more than ono hundred thou
sand womcp
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-20

The Maid-I don't believe In long en-
gaeements. six months r. long enough.
The archaeological you are. No man,
unless he IL a saint. could live up 20 a
pomsn's ideal any longer than thnt-Chi-
caYo Ncvs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-20

Do you want 20 secure . oosf ding placer
say 80 n the classified oc,urns 81 THE
News free OF eharpe.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-09-26
MYSTERY NOT YET CLEARED
Identity OF Young Woman Whose
Body Was Found in ? Suit Case Has
Not Been Established.

Boston, Mass, September 22.-The
identity of the young woman whose
headless and dismembered body was
found in a suit case, recovered from the
waters of Boston harbor at Winthrop
last evening, had not been establish
ed up to a late hour tonight. No ar
rest has been made in connection with
the tragedy thus far. :
The most important point establish
ed beyond doubt was that the dead
woman had been the victim Of an IL
legal operation. Death was due to
peritonitis, probably the result of cep'
tic poisoning.
Early today the Boston police visit
ed the apartments of a physician in an
attempt to learn if any of his patients
were missing, but nothing was found
that could in any way implicate the
physician.
Word was received from Fall Rive
tonight that a young woman formerly
employed in a dental office in lha'
city had been missing three weeks
Since her disappearance a young ma
who was employed in the same office
has been missing also. Relatives o
the young woman will visit Boston to
morrow to view the body.