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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-27
RETURNS
AS FROM
THE DEAD

Chicago. March H.-Lost to the world
broken parents and sorrowing relatives
mourned him -one-dead,- Frank Ely
Rogers. the Evanston hoy who was kid
mapped July 49, 1901. returned as IL from
the grave yesterday.
Where his aunt. Miss Florence Ely
whose insane passion for the boy induced
her to steal him away from his parents
and home is. still remains as deep as
mystery as It was the day following the
kidnapping
Ragged. detected and weary. his ap-
pearance today was In marked contrast
with that OF the happy, smiling lS-year-
old boy who disappeared nearly four
years ago.
Not knowing that his parents had
moved to Chicago since his disappear
ance. the boy. now almost man. timid-
ly approached the door OF the old home
this afternoon. Instead OF the mother
he loneed 70 embrace, a strange woman
answered mis- knock with a sickening
fear at his heart he turned away and
had gone but a short distance when he
met former playmate, whom he called
by name. The boy did not recognize him
His dirty appearance and torn ragged
clothes made a complete Disguise His
voice and manner, too, were changed.
Don't YOU remember me?" he asked
with an effort 10 laugh. "I am Frank
Rogers"
Something In the laugh sounded IA
miliar and recognition followed The boy
took him 10 an old building, where he
asked him to wait while his uncle, G..
NJ. Rogers. was notified.
Hurrying TO the old building Mr.
Rogers found the boy and took him TO his
home. His parents were notified by tele-
phone and they hurried to Evanston as
quickly as possible. The meeting Of the
mother with her long lost boy was pa .
theuc. She had ceased TO hope TO see him
again on earth
The boy stoutly denied that ne had
been with his aunt and said he did not
know where she was. The parents. who
have spent a fortune I'm searching for
their boy, took him with them 10 their
home in Chicago.
Little by little he told OF his wander.
lngs around the world Lately he had
been IN New York city working as a
waiter In restaurant. Then he was In
Bunalo. and said he had come from that
CITY on freight trains. stealing rides as
best ne could. He was hungry and penni.
less when he'hsd reached Evanston ard
glad 10 be home again
DIT G F. Ely, uncle OF the bow ana a
prother or the aunt who Kidnapped him
was not satisfied with the explanation
given by young Rogers concerning Miss
ELY and tomorrow will institute a search
for the missing woman.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-27

Mr.. William Palmer presioed and intro
dueed as the nrst speaker Mr.. Waterman.
who spoke in brief as follows:
THE subject before us for discussion
this afternoon is one that has been before
the people for the past century or more.
In the early days OF the state there was
no constitution, all being governed under
the charter OF King Charles. The Dorr
rebellion brought on constitutional con
vention made up as the dominant party
wished a. and feeling itself secure that
party has refused 10 change the con-
stitution then dra afted. except in so far as
20 make a few minor amendments. The
power OF control In the state Is left In
the hnnds OF a few men and that there
is a need OF a new constitution Is ad-
psitted by all.
This sentiment was voiced by both
parties, when in 1897 the legislature
passed a preamble calling for conven-
tion. He then went on to give some FIG
ures as 10 the makeup of the legislature
at that time and % state the conditions
that exist IN the government OF this
state He said the state Of Rhode Island
Is supreme over rnp cities and towns and
can take away from any one OF them
every vestige of power. I; can and has
appointed police commissions, granted
franchises and In this II has exceeded
the power OF the United States I'm that
the latter cannot strip from the state,
city OF town any Of its power 70 govern
itself.
'-rhis is one reason why there should
be new constitution. Another Is that
the governor OF the state should have
more power. He ought 70 have the veto
power and many others.
The dominant party will not trust the
people who elect the governor. The domi-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-27

nant party has said that the people can
not hold constitutional convention, since
the Supreme court has ruled H. so. THIS
was but an advisory opinion, yet the
citizens have 70 go 10 the legislature in
this way. The Citizens league has asked
the legislature for the past 3 years 20
take some action. but that body has done
nothing and II II is still left 10 the legis-
lature there Will still he nothing done
for the next 63 years
"Wo do not want 10 he revolutionary.
but only 20 use practical methods There
Is no short cut 70 reforme. We must hold
10 the line mapped out for us by the SUI
IRENE court and make use OF every ex-
u dent The Citizens league believes
that there Is no hone in this plan but Will
try IT, I believe in the people. They can
be trusted. Tthey may make mistakes but
they cannot go astray.
Hon. Edwin G.. Pierce was then intro
duced and spoke in opposition TO the plan
/ opposed saying: I dissent from Citizen 5
league method because IL abandons the
tight of the people TO change their law.
/ object TO Il also because IL is impracti-
catle BY abandoning our rights we
stoop
Il stand on the declaration OF the
father Of his country that the constitu-
ton shall he changed by an explicit and
authentic vote OF the people II shall be
sacred upon all"
He ontinued in this vein. citing as op-
posing the opinion handed down by the
supreme court the precedent unbroken
OF all the country. He said that the plan
Of the Citizens league gave the dominant
party the chance 10 steal It's thunder.
THE better way TO amend the consti-
tuition Is 10 secure the initiative and the
referendum This method is firing the
whole Union. This VIII some day be the
national issue
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-27
MURPHY
ATTACKS
HIGGINS

New York. March 2T.--In a fornlal
statement yesterday Charles F. Murphy
attacked the policy OF the administra-
ton Of Governor Higgins OF New York
and alleged violation Of prediction
pledges. The statement in part follows:
The state administration. said Mr..
Murphy. IFS faithfully carrying out the
recognized Republican policy OF always
giving New York city the worst of II.
The savings bank tax law, the mortga &c
tax bill. the insurance policy tax law,
and the stock exchange tax bill. are al
examples OF making Democratic New
York city suffer for the benefit OF rural
Republican constituencies.
Candidate Higgins promised the re-
peal OF the savings bank tax law and
the same expectation. Now we are told
that this cannot be done. Instead OF
economy and retrenchment as promised
the administration Of Gov. Higgins and
odelrs Nixon Ra ines Malby triumvirate
goes further in taxing our city interests.
with reckless disregard OF the economic
effect OF the exactions.
Every holder OF a policy recognizes
that this new insurance tax interferes
with contracts already made reduces the
return on a life policy and inn
pairs the security OF all policies The
mortgage tax bill simply proposes a tax
on new buildings when erected by those
who need 10 borrow money for the pur
pose. II seems well calculated 20 dis
enterprises in our rapidly grow
ing suburbs OF the Bronx. Brooklyn. Rich
mond and Queens"
The statement concluded by saying that
Governor Odell's record Of extravaganza.
and corruption was so bad
that Candidate Higgins made a point OF
pledging retrenchment, efficiency and
economy on the stump. Not only is there
10 be no reduction in expenditures. but
the desperate search for revenue (even
a bank check stamp tax Is discuss ed)
would indicate that a deficiency I'm the
finances OF the state has been concealed
and must be made good.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-27
SPARTAN
MAY Yet Be
FLOATED

For the first time since the steamer
Spartan went on the rocks a. the south
yesterday it was found possible today
10 bring a lighter alongside the stranded
vessel. and the process OF removing the
cargo was carried on with increased
rapidity over the mode OF unloading by
means or surf boats. which have prev
iously been used in the removal OF the
Spartan's cargo.
II is believed that there is good
chance for the ultimate floating OF tho
steamer II the weather holds good
though n continuation OF the storms Of
the past week are likely 10 work ire
parable havoc with the vessel The
weather today was quite thick. but there
was little wind and tho swell prevalent
hitherto had almost totally subsided.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-27
ANOTHER CASE OF DIPHTRERIA
At NAVAL TRAINING STATION

One new case of dipi~neria which de-
veloped az the naval training station az
Newport today. brought the total num-
Der of apprentices suffering from tho
diseaee up 20 L. No new cases Of
measles or scarlet fever have been dis
covered
Eight hundred boys ara now az the
training station. and OF these $40. who
are ouartered IN the old gymnasium arc
freo from sickness No more seamen
apprentices will come TO this station until
the present epidemic IL subdued The
physicians believe thsy have IL well in
hand now.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-27
LITTLE HOPE FOR RECOVERY
OF YOUNG STERLING STUART

New York. March 77.-stsrling Stuart.
the injured son Of Mrs. Ruth McEnery.
the authoress. II now being anxiously
watched over by his mother and her
sister. ss his ife slowly ebhs IN the
Flushing hospital.
The surgeons % not dare 20 operat te
lest the man. whose spinal cord was
fractured by a 15-foot fall Friday morn
Ing from the veranda OF his mothers 3
home, should die under the knife.
They say that despite his return 10
consciousness there is really lvle hope
for his recoverY.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-27
BARTLETT RESIDENCE At
CUMBERLAND RANSGCKEp

II was discovered today that the resi-.
dence in Cumberland 81 the late Rear
Admiral John r. Bartlett. L. & y. had
been broken into some time during the
past week. The house was ransacked
thoroughly. but at this time n Is not
known that anything OF value was taken
a quantity Of valuable silverware was
found untouched by the robbers. Mrs
BARTLETT and the family are in wash.
ngton. and the house was otherwise left
unoccupied.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-27
MECHANICS LIEN CASE

decree was cnte.ed In the appellate
court today establlshin~ the mechanics
len OF the complainant In the equity
causc of Antoine peltier vs. Ellen VI.
clarke on lot three o. plai fo'i-. Paw.
tucket avenue Joseph A Hughes ESQ.
was appointed master 10 determine the
exact amount of complainants claim.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-27
Actors. singers. TaIkers.--Are ALI m

Actors, Singers, Talkers.--Are all more
or less subject to bad throat. hoarseness.
tonsiltis and catarrh. Dr. Agnews Ca
tarrhai Powder never disappoints Il
can but proclaim Dr. AEew's Catarrhal
Powder a wonderful medicine for actors.
singers and public speakers. Myself and
my wife have tried everything. but have
never found anything 10 equal this great
remedy for quick action. IL certainly IL
wonder worker Al Emmett Foster.
New York CITY rs.
Sold hy ". II. Meek ~ Camp street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-27
GRASPED LIVE WIRE.
William A. Anderson Sustained Severe
Barns ca His Hand.

William A. Anderson, a carpenter. re-
siding at Is Governor street. Cranston,
was taken 10 the Rhode Island hospital
a; 10 O'Clock this morning 10 be treated
for quite a severe burn on his right hand
He was working at ~ Borden street and
accidentally grasped a live wire.
The voltage was not high enough 10 DO
him serious harm. but there was a strong
enough current to give him a painful
burn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-27
CATHOLIC CHURCH AT
WHITEFIELD, N. H., BURNED

whiteheld. \. II. March 27--The Cath
oilc church in this town was burned 10
the ground early today. causing a loss
of $4,000. with partial insurance.
II il not known what caused the fire.
but A. Is thought crossed electric wires
NAV have been responsible Rev. Fr.
H. T.. Lemon IL pastor OF the church.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-27
VERY Low coLoNisT RATES VIA
THE NICKEL PLATE ROAD

To principal California and North Pacific
coast points. Also very low rates to
many other points IN Oregon. Washing
ton. Montana. Wyoming Idaho and Utah
on sale every day 10 May 18TH.
Special one way settlers rates 70 MANY
points IN Minnesota. North and South
Dakota and Manitoba on sale each Tues
day during March and April.
For fun information write L. p. Bur-
CESS. n. f. A, Old South bldg, Roston.
Mass
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-27
NICKEL PLATE ROADS NEW TOUR.
JsT SLEEPING CAPS.

n you expect TO take advantage OF
the low colonist rates to the Pacific coast
and the far west write l.. p. Burgess.
n. e. P. A. Old South Bldg. Boston.
Mass. for full particulars regarding their
splendid tourist sleeping cars. They af-
ford a comfortable journey at a very
low cost
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-27
NlNVILle STORE ROBBED

Robbers secured about S7Oo worth Of
dry goods from the store of Philip Finkel-
stein az Manvillo during last night. en-.
trance 10 tho store being made AT an
hour shortly after midnight The identity
of the robbers In not known.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-27
CHANGE or MILL TREASURER

Fail River. Msss. March 27.--Edward
Barker resigned as treasurer % the Davis
unills. having svcceeded J. Bion Richards
when the mills were placed IN the hands
OF rvceivers. OF whom Mr.. Barker was
one. He Will be succeeded by Arthur ".
Mason. formerly treasurer of the Bar
naby Manufacturing company
The hearing for the discharge OF the
receivers % the Davis mills r. being
heard IN Boston today
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-27
EX-eOV. DAVIS CONDITION

The condition Of Ex-Governor John w.
Davis, who is seriously III at his home ~
Pawtucket with pneumonia, was stated
today as being more comfortable. The
ex governor has been confined to his bed
since last Thursday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-27

REFORM DISCUSSED


The subject the Peoples Forum yester
ssv afternoon and those who
stand for good government With Of
q Of the eprevious
A. Edwin C. Pierce
and both OF them side revision OF the
a sstec n
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-27
GoRKYs LUNG TROUBLE INCREASES

ST. Petersburg. March 27.--Madm
Gorkys lung trouble IL increasing the
anxiety OF his friends The doctors de-
clare that his transfer from Riga 10
South Russia Is absolutely essential tn
his recovery.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-27
DISCHARGED FROM BANKRUPTCY.

IN tho United states court this morn
ing Frank N clifford ~ Portsmouth wa,
granted n discharge from bankruptcv.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-27
The New York Stock Market

Reported for The News over the pri-
vate wire OF EDWARD p, SHELDON
& CO. Bankers and Brokers. Room :34
Banigan Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-27
COLDS LEAD TO PNEUMONIA

Laxative Bromo Quinine. the world wids
Cold and Grip remedy removes the cause.
Call for the full name and look for the
signature Of Il. w. Grove. 25c.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-27

The Red Star line steamer Kroonland.
from Antwerp for.New York. Is reported
as having been In communication by
wireless with the station at Siasconsott.
Mass at A. m. when the vessel was
so miles east of Nantucket lightship
The lumber laden schooner r. A. Close.
which was abandoned several days ago
while on route from Vancouver Wash.
20 san Francisco. turned turtle and went
ashore some time during the might of
March Is on North beach 10 miles north
of Fort Candy. The crew is missing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-27
The Cotton Market

Reported for The News over the pri-
vate wire OF EDWARD p. SHELDON
& CO, Bankersand Brokers. Room 234
Bangan Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-27
The Produce Market.

Reported for The News over the pri-
vate wire OF EDWARD p. SHELDON
& co. Bankers and Brokers, Room 2Si
Banigan Building. -
open. High. Low. Close.
Wheat
July eOssdss @7s @A MsnN
May .llS,sdii27s 1872 ll2is il21s
Corn
Jp,v 4s7a64a 49Ls 4s5sdI 4sd%
Nav 4saA7ss 496Sis 4sk 4s%d%
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-27
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

DR. r. r. Whiting surgeon general Of
the Grand Army Of the Republic. is dead
at GAINESVILLE. wis.
The Atlantic transport line steamer
Manitou. from London for New York. Is
reported by wireless as having passed
Nantucket lightship at $40 a. m.
Frederick A. Hur,ress. general manager
Of the Worcester Consolidated Street
Railway company. IL 70 resign 70 60 70
Brazil as general manager OF the Rio
Paneiro Light and Power company. a
t25 600. 600 corporation backed by New
York and Canadian capital
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-27
DIVIDENDS.
HELP WANrED--MALe.

wANTED-ANY PERSON TO DIS
tribute our samples; $500 weekly. steady.
Mgr Empire" Wells ST.. Chicago,
II n216t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-27
SITUATIONS WANTEp-MALE.

YOUNG SINGLE MAN (SWEDE).
temperate. aged 2s. in this country 1
years. wishes steady employment at any
thing. Address Carl Larson, l0s Chest
nut street. city. m21-2t
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-05-18
A Question
OF Caste
by MARTHA FiSHEI-
&C.. BY MARTHA FiSHEL
Copyright. 1904, by Na-tha FisLeI

Il y the florists window Il bunch of
orchids OF 4 rare green gray hue
Il Haunted their imperial beauty in
the face of family Of roses of
different c0mpleXiOns white tulips and
yellow jonquils. Every head nodded
attentively on its stem. II was evident
the orchids had something important
to impart
We've just been bought for Ruth
Delormc. She's the only American we
would care to have own us" they
drawled. shes the seasons beauty,
which is tee best we can expect in
this parvenu country, where there's
not title III sight unless it's borrow
ed. We will say goodby to you all
very soon. No doubt we'll be taken to
a dinner and the opera and perhaps
look in at a couple of dances That
the life we are meant for. It's 50
stupid here, oglcd at through the glass
by people one couldn't really know"
ooh, how lovely, And we are 50
glad for you. But we wonder who
will buy us"
The orchids could not imagine for Il
moment where the little signing wills
per tloated from, but after a surprised
circular gaze they saw resting against
the base of the jade bowl which held
them a bunch of wood violets in
goblet
Offended surprise made them gasp.
and, leveling the insOlent stare which
only the socially secure permit them
selves, their petals assumed scoluful
curves.
We'll, upon my word, SO much for
your moth eaten reputation for mod
esty! If this isn't underlined familiar
ity, what is it? Wild, unframed crea
lures without a cent
Some well meaning, badly grooned
clerk viii doubtless take you home to
his dowd Of Il wife" the aristocrats
continued.
'I1'I Viii Dt AItc IL we can max"
her happy" And the dropped blue
heads nodded wistfully.
"A plebeian ambition rightly suitcI
to your station" said the orchids.
wen be glad to leave this place" they
whispered to an American Beauty rose
in tall cut glass vase. The society
is so mixed. Think of them daring TO
address us. We're not at all in the
same set. Those weeds are not even Of
the English species or the double sort
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-05-18

They're not even diStantly connected
with the Italian family. We know the
Parmas we'll"
NO; we make no claims at all" the
violets replied. 1--WE We're plucked this
morning on the banks of the Bronx"
The Bronx. Heavens. 1t sounds so
bourgeois, suggestive of cheap table
dhotes and suburban Villas
"Oh, we know we're cheap" said the
vlolets, stung to revolt.
Cheap? Well, rather! Twenty-Five
cents for how many of you?"
"a hundred"
The orchids laughed.
"And not very particular about the
counting, Ell? There are only six of
us, and we cost So. Well here's the
clerk coming for us. We're off, thank
heaven. Goodby, Miss Bronx"
Petal proud things, I'm glad they
are gone" said one violet, angry dew in
its eyes.
$50 are We" said the tallcst Ameri-
can Beauty in the jar Far be it from
me to decry family. I'm proud Of my
own DTduCn DuI IlOSe oIChluS TAIN Wv
much. Thank heaven, we can all get
Gn afternoon nap now"
They were reused by the door open
.ng as a man entered. He was hand
some and young, though Somewhat
haggard, as if from loss of sleep. If his
clothes were somewhat shabby they
were we'll cut, and he carried them
with easy grace.
81 like his face" said each little VIC
let to the other as they preened and
prinked their petals while eying the
stranger, who was lingering some loose
change in his pocket, a quizzical smile
on his fps.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-05-18
REAL ESTATE BARGAINS
I offer for sale


HOUSE AND 4 LOTS in Loeb Lynn; House of rooms
with cellar and attic and we'll of under roof
Lots 3OxI25-contaning good Blacksmith Shop
Stable and all other necessary outbuildngs. This
property be bought very cheap.
HOUSE AND LOT on Oak Street, Oakland for sale Or
rent. House of rooms Lot 5oxI5o feet with
Stable and all necessary Outbuldings.
FOUR VERY DESIRABLE BUILDING LOTS situated
Oh Liberty Street, in Oakland. Also DWELLING
HOUSES on Liberty Street, with good water and all
necessary outbui1dngs.
HOUSE AND LOT Wilson Street House of 10 rooms
good water. Lot $50 feet front. Best Outbuildings
in Oakland.
ONE VERY DESIRABLE BUILDING LOT on Pen
nngton Street.
A VERY GOOD FARM mile from Oakand-al under
fence; containing 50 acres; about IS under cultiva
ton; fine Orchards and about 21a acres in small
Fruit Houses very good Well and falling
Spring very desirable place for Truck and Poultry
Farming. Can be bought at low price just now.
have for sale of the very best Building Lots in the
town which will sell for cash-or S. down and S.
per month.
$50 ACRES OF VALUABLE COAL LAND situated less
than miles of Oakland which can be bought at a
great bargain. The surface would make fine farming
land. This land is well watered with stream and
several good springs.
A NEW HOUSE on Oak Street for sale cheap.
70 MORE CHOICE BUILDING LOTS at S. down and
S. per month.
you cash for your Real Estate or Real Estate
for your cash. let me hear from YOU
Gsg~ For further particulars call on or address
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weishty, apoplectic alteration she
thought. with a mutinous look. and
rapidly glanced over the lines. mum
bling them half angrily:
My Dear Miss Delorme-Your a,.ut-urn
--ura-siven the privilege of speaking to
YOU tonight You kaow-um-Url-I would
say. WEI bs taero at s, You will be
alone-u:n -uIr-bcfore we lea.c-opera.
Hope you viii .. ar the -u1l-uaa-
JAMES ARMSTRONG.
We'll, Jteiacs." she Knocked. come
an you wiz No doubt you will have
fortified your usual 5riIIiauce with an
extra g,Jss for the occasion. Your
burgundy blush VIII present the deep
or hue of the ilu:a when you get my
answer. IL. Why cant they let me
alone"
The maid catered bringing Ruth's
carriage shoes. and before putting