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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-12-22

That another band of "yeggmen'
has started to work the state, especi-
ally this section, is the belief of the
state police, who have sent out cir
cular letters to the chiefs of police
in every town in Middlesex county.
and to all the district police officers.
notifying them to be on the lookout
for this desperate gang of thieves.
The first appearance of this gang
was ont in Reading the other night.
when two of the town police officers
were locked up in the station house,
and the safe If the Reading Water
company was blown open. Since then
there have been number of holdups.
the principal one being that of the
Boston Elevated conductor who was
held up in one III the principal squares
Of the city and relieved of something
over $40.
IL is the BELIEF Of the state officers
that a woman is working with the
gang, and goes to the place selected
for break few days in advance
Of the time the job is to be pulled of.
and watches the movements OF the
police officer on the beat. in order
To acquaint the gang with the time
the officer will reach certain places.
il is also said that the leader OF the
gang is a professional safe breaker
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-12-22

Fancuil hall carly last week echoed
with the spirit of an old-time anti
slavery meeting like those which used
years ago to- be held there.
The principal actors were of n
younger generation. but the old fire
and enthusiasm was shown at each
OF the three sessions held By the
citizens Of Boston i'm honor Of the
Tooth anniversary of the birth of vii.
liam Lloyd Garrison. whose 80 years
of strenuous effort by pen and tongue
made possible the emancipation Of
100000 slaves in this country.
There were still few Of the young
er of the old abolitionists present at
the meetings. Members OF the Gar
rison family were interested specta-
The daily tribune., 1905-05-09
CYCLONE SWEEPS
MARQUETTE, kan.
Twenty-four Persons Killed
and 100 Injured.
Storm Tears Out Strip of Town
100 Feet Wide-Many Per-
sons Are Killed By
Flying Timbers.

SAlina, Kan. May "a cyclone
early this morning swept away . SEQ.
tion Of Marquette. . town Of 500 in
habitants in Mcpherson county, kill.
ing thirty people outright and injur-
ing more than 100 others. In lees than
ten minutes the destruction was com
plete.
The business portion Of the town
escaped almost without damage but
on the west side Of the town a strip
100 yards wide was completely de-.
molished. Nearly all these houses
we're located on Lincoln street but in
addition twenty four other houses
were destroyed. One whole family.
father. mother and the three children
we're killed. Two men rushed from
thoir home in the fiercest part Of the
storm and we're killed by flying
timber.
The Swedish Lutheran and Metho-
dist churches were laid to the ground.
Effect1 of the cyclone are everywhere
to be seen. The furniture store Of
Olif Oleson has been converted into .
morgue and twenty -four dead bodies
now lay there.
In point Of damage nothing in the
history of central Kansas discounts
this storm. A report that has Just
reached this city says that the destruc-
tion to LIE and property il, Widespread
and is growing constantly. The cy.
clone broke in houses while people
were asleep and killed them in their
beds. Three persons were beheaded
by flying timbers while trying to
reach places OF safety.
Telegraph wires and telephone were
torn down and twisted In every
imaginable shape and 1t was after day.
light before Communication with the
outside world could be had. There
were many remarkable escapes. Iona
Saline. the infant daughter Of Charles
Saline was lifted from her cradle and
carried . block away. The father and
mother were fatally hurt. Matte.
the daughter Of Rev. Mr.. Smith. who
WAS lying on . mattrass. was doubled
up In such . manner in the bedding
that she Va not injured In the
slightest BY the roof Of the house
which fell in. livery momber of the
family escaped uninjured.
The daily tribune., 1905-05-09
To Develop Trade.

New York, May "A dozen promi.
mont shipping firms in New York
interested In the export and import
trade with Argentine, Uruguay and
Paraguay have taken steps TO lunch
= movement looking to the formation
Of An association to be called The
River Platte association. The OBJ.
ject will be to aid and assist by or.
gsnizatiou and mutual cooperation
the healthy growth and development
Of export an import rate between the
United States and the River Platte
countries.
The daily tribune., 1905-05-09
JAPS INCREASING
NAVAL POWER
Buying Secondary Navy in
Case Togo Loses Fight.
Cruisers Have Been Purchased
From Three Different Ma
tions-Has Swift Fleet,
Four Battleships.

London. May 9-It Ia rumored that
the Japanese are securing secondary
navy TO maintain oommu nioation with
Korea provided that Togo loses the
big battle. The report is given gen.
eral credenoe. 1t 10 said the oruisers
have been purchased from three differ
ent nations and that the purchases
were made very secretly. There are
several large and swift cruisers besides
several auxiliaries. Il also includes
four bsttleships thought TO have been
formerly owned by the Russians.
The daily tribune., 1905-05-09
Stockmen Meet.

Denver. May 9-Stock men were
we'll represented 1t . meeting in the
Roadway thester this morning. mark :
ing the first convention Of the Ameri-
can Stock growers AssociAtion. Mardo
Mckenzie was elected president.
Col. W. Z. Hughes Of Denver WA
elected secretary. Gov. Mcdonald
delivared the address of welcome.
The daily tribune., 1905-05-09
More Join Strike.

Chicago. May 9-Thc teamsters
engaged in hauling -four have joined
the strikers. Il 10 thought this
latest development will cause .
shortage Of, -four and probably . -four
famine In tha city.
The daily tribune., 1905-05-09
H0nors ReQuisition.

Jefferson Oity. Mo-, May 9-Gov.
ernor Folk today hopored the reQui.
sitiOn Of Governor Pardec Of Cal,for.
MIA for the return to San Francisco of
X. ]. Smith. tho defaulting tax COL
leotor Of that city. who Ia under ar
rest in 1t. Louis.
The daily tribune., 1905-05-09

Sells the choicest resi-
dence lots in the city y
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-09
HOSPITAL
IS IN fine
CONDITION

The 42d annual meeting of the Rhode
Island Hospital corporation was held In
the hospital library yesterday afternoon.
There was large attendance and be-
sides the members of the corporation
many people interested in the hospital
and its work were present. The president.
Robert !. Gammell presided.
The report OF the trustees as we'll as
that OF the various officers and commit
tees showed that the hospital is In
nourishing condition. The trustees report
showed that during the past year 4500 pa
tients had been treated at the hospital
and s756 out-patients treated
IL also showed that during the past
year there have been number OF
changes I'm the personnel OF the hospital
stan Additions and improvements either
completed or I'm course OF construction
have been made at q cost OF $4,000
Officers for the ensuing year were
chosen as follows:
President, Robert J. Gammell: board OF
trustees, Samuel r. Dorrance. John III.
Congdon, Horatio " Campbell Isaac c.
Bates Charles a. Catlin. c. A. Nightin-
gale. Albert ID. Mead, Jesse IT, Metcalf.
Edward Aborn Greene and William Ames:
treasurer, John w. Danielson: secretary.
John c. Pegram; auditing committee.
Newton ID. Arnold. Eugene w. Mason and
Herbert j. Wells
Several people were elected to member
snip and other business transacted. after
which q luncheon was served.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-09
GOOD CONCERT
II Was Given BY the Young Mems Christian
Association Quartet

The sth annual concert Of the Y. NJ c.
A. quartet was given in the large hall at
the Y. NJ. c. A. building. before a good
sized audience. last evening
The quartet comprise Alfred Armitage.
FIRST tenor, Fred 9. Nichols. second tenor:
Henry A. Lamson. baritone and leader.
and Eben T., H. Hoadley. basso John
Thomas, humorlst. gave limitations and
readings; $. Bradford sherman. a local
magician. and Blades orchestra also par
ucipated.
The program was ns follows: "Chevs.
lier BretOu,' overture Blades orchestra.
"Hark the Trumpet Y NJ. &. A. quar-
tet; David and Goliath" IAN Irishman's y
version, John Thomas Annie Laurie"
Y. VI. g. A. quartet; Tho Motto" Jonn
Thomas. magic. :. Bradford sherman
OJ "1n the Shade Cb) Tommy" Y VI.
&. 4. quartet. The Phrenologist." John
Thomas. magic. s Bradford sherman
The Bohemian Girl" Blades orchestra
Good NiFht Beloved y. NJ. g.. A quar-
tet.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-09
DOMINGO
NOW HAS A
REVOLUTION

washington, Nov. "a revolutionary
movement has developed in San Domingo
and an uprising is threatened. Nows TO
this effect has reached the government
mere, and the proper steps are being taken
by the navy department at the instance
Ok the state department 10 maintain the
peace
Inc ncws OF this uprising the first i'm
many months, or indeed since Morales in
stalled American customs collectors at
the island ports, came TO the state de-
partment tuesday night from one OF its
representatives I'm Santo Domingo
There was lack of details, the state
ment being merely that an uprising had
occurred at Macoris. directed against the
administration of President Morales.
Ihe news was Immediately commune
Gated 10 the navy department, and an or
der was dispatched by cable 10 Rear Ad-
miral Bradford, who Is at Guantanamo.
Cuba, TO send warship at once to the
scene of the trouble. A ship can be sent
TO Macorls in half a day.
Unofficial advlces had reached here be-
fore this news came TO the effect that
there was danger OF an uprising in tho
Island, but the Goth instant was the date
fixed for the attack.
Nothing is known definitely as 10 tho
cause Of this outbreak. but Il Is said here
that the leaders were financed from New
York with purpose OF stirring up strife
Just I'm season 90 adversely influence the
United States senate on the pending Santo
Domingo treaty
II Is stated that the activities OF tho
United States warships now probably
will be confined 60 the protection OF the
American Interests there. and there will
be no attempts to interfere between par
ties except these interests are threatened
or anarchy prevails.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-09
SUED WRONG PERSON
Ofncg GIIlsn Old Not Write Alleged LIBEL.
Ious Letter Concerning School Teacher.

Mrs. Emma J r. Carr. who brought
suit against william a. Gillen for an al
legged libenous statement lost her case In
JUdre Rueckerts court. yesterday.
Mrs. carr was formerly teacher In
one OF the public schools az Marieville,
North Providence and Mr.. Gillen Il po-
lice officer On that town.
one 81 her pupils found a y bill and ~
was alleged bv Mrs carr that Gillcn sent
"A written communication TO George NJ.
Hall the superintendent OF schools, rela-
tive TO that money. which reflected upon
her reputation. hence she sued for 500
damages.
In the course Of the trial u was brought
out that Mr. 8illen's sister wrote the let
ter complained o. aud that the FIRST Gil
len knew OF the missiye was when he saw
the substance OF ~ In an article publish
"a In a rrovidence newspaper Hence the
decision was IN favor ~ the defendant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-09
WHAT IS GOING ON At the
UNIVERSITY ON THE HILL

Mr. II. L. Koopman. the librarian OF the
university library. gave a lecture yester-
day TO division OF the freshman English
class on the Importance OF the library to
college students. He gave a short his
tory Of the Brown library. saying that It
was founded I'm 176s. contains 14O.O 900
volumes, besides the John Carter Brown
library, 1t is the eighth in size OF the
college libraries I'm the country and the
third in New England. 1t Is increasing in
size at the rate OF from five to eight thou
sand volumes a year, the new volumes
being both those pertaining 20 courses
of study in the college and works for
general culture
OF the specialties of the library nc men
toned the Harris collection OF American
poetry. the largest In the country: the
Metcalf collection of pamphlets on United
States history, aud the Sidney S. Ryder
collection OF books and manuscripts on
Rhode Island history.
A privilege unique at Brown is that OF
going 10 the books on the shelves AT most
other colleges the book shelves are not
accessible but To employees, while at
Brown nearly all the books san be
handled by the students themselves. In
concluding. he showed the great worth
OF a good library To the student, and how
Brown men should not neglect their op-
portunities To use Browns FIRST library.
AT a meeting OF the sophomore class.
held yesterday I'm the Union auditorium
hitting resolutions were passed on the
death OF Clyde r.. Smith, also Mr.. A. &.
Thomas was appointed a committee of
one To send suitable flowers 10 the
funeral.
Messrs Jackson and Honiss were nomi-
mated for the position OF manager OF the
Sophomore basketball team. The cleo
ton will take place Thursday afternoon.
Arthur Foster Bowers. Brown. II. for
merly city editor OF the New York Tri-
bune. died Friday from paralysis at his
home in New York. He leaves widow.
Mr. Bowers was a member OF the Univer-
sity and Brown clubs In New York and
a member OF the Alpha Delta Phi fra
ternity He has been connected with the
| Tribune since his graduation from college
and is largely responsible for that paper S
good feeling toward Brown teams and the
university
Gene W. Ware. the college organist Is
trying to secure Mr. CASTOR NJ. Dethier
for an organ recital, to be held on Wed
nesday Dec s. In order TO do this IL Is
necessary To get 300 subscriptions at 20
cents a piece The subscription list is
well under way, and any students desir-
ing to have the recital should hand in
their subscriptions Mr.. Dethier. who
comes from New York. is a musician so
widely known that no mention OF his skill
need be made. Brown university Is for
tunate enough TO posses an excellent
organ. and no opportunity for the dis
play OF its merits should be lost.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-09

but IL is not their finish and technique
that so astonishcs the audienccs-it Is
their remarkable versatility. They play
on variety OF Instruments, and OF each
instrument they seem 10 have a complete
mastery Their youth and attractiveness
makes an effective background for the
snap and expression Of their playing and
their miniature concerts are thoroughly
appreciated by everyone. These Young
men and women were born in England,
but have lived nearly all their lives I'm
Baltimore, which they call their home
city. Their father was a prominent mu-
siClan and from babyhood they have been
musically educated. When the two older
boys grew to manhood, their skill In play
ing upon the cornet and trombone attract
ed attention and they were secured for
the Baltimore and Washington Symphony
orchestra, leaving which organization 10
join later Sousa's band So marked was
their success that they conceived tho idea
OF having their other brother and their
three sisters Join them IN a musical act
for vaudeville. They made an emphatic
success, and today rank at the very top
most branch of vaudeville headliners.
Their mother travels with them every
whore they so. and they arc a happy
family. But it Is not all play with them.
for every morning finds them rehearsing
from an hour tu two hours, according
they have individual practice. each upon
the instruments he or she plays. Per-
haps 'he hardest worker Of the sextette,
aside from tho brother who is the busi-
ness manager OF the act is the pretty
young lady who plays the violin solo.
Her greatest ambition Is TO be a famous
violin artistc.
But you are really famous now" was
suggested, when she voiced this ambi-
tion.
We're pretty wel-known, but | want
TO have my name known I'm every corner
of the globe as one of the worlds great
est violnists. I want to be an artist I'm
the strict sense Of the word I'm willing
10 work. and work hard. for IT,. Every
day ] practice two hours on my violin
alone, TO say nothing OF my ensemble
practice work with my brothers and Sis
ters and last summer when they went
TO the Adirondacks, I stayed I'm hot old
New York and took lessons three times
a week and practiced three and four
hours every day. We are going TO Europe
ln the spring. and I'm going 10 take les
sons there and study awful hard"
OF such stun are artists made. and
there is every reason 90 believe that this
ambitious. hard-workng little girl. not
yet out 81 her teens. will reach the goal
FOR which she is so earnestly working.
-
one OF the most enjoyable acts on tho
bin at Keith's this week II tho comedy
bicycle act Of the Armstrong Brothers.
These men arc certainly experts al trick
and fancy bicycle riding showing speed.
pluck and originality IN MANY ~ their
tricks They were the orginators ~ the
cycle whirl. the hazardous bicycle nov
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-09

Baltimore. Nov. 9-Returns from the
Counties are still incomplete. but so far
as they have been received they show
that while the constitutional amendment
has been showed under by majority that
will not fall far short OF 10000 DR.. Cor
don T. Atkins Dem) will be elected
comptroller by a small majority. Tho re-
turns from southern Maryland. where the
Democrats resOrtcd 20 trick ballots and
ell possible methods 20 inValidate the
votes OF the negroes, show results that
startle and puzzle the Democrats Con-
gresham Mudd. who has been the special
target OF the Republicans. has. to their
surprise, fulfilled his boast and, though
subjected TO the handicap Of ticket that
the Democrats boasted only a college
graduate could vote. he has carried his
district against the amendment. Charles
county has given g15 for and 1913 votes
against the amendment. and St Marys
7N for and 963 against the amendment
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-09

The Democrats are scratching their heads
10 know how Mudd instructed his Hitter
ate blacks TO work the puzzle, but have
not Yet found the explanation.
Howard, the county of both senator
German and Governor Warfield. who were
on opposite sides Of the fence, is I'm doubt,
with the chances i'm favor OF "A small ma
Jority for the amendment.
a surprise OF the election Was the VIC
tory of j. II. Shannon. Democrat, for the
state senate IN Allegheny, I'm "A strong
Republican county. The result OF the
legislative election viii be TO save the
Republicans any fear Of having a con-
stitutioual amendment To disfranchise the
negroes submitted by the action OF the
next legislature. IL requires three
ffths vote Of the legislature to bring IL
10 that stage, and the Democrats will fall
far short OF that.
In the city election a recount made to-
night shows the election OF Padget, Re
publican, over Cougar. Democrat. for
sheriff by a vote of 30. There IS no
change i'm the city vote otherwise.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-09
gor Over sixty Years

MRS wINsLOws SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over 60 years by mil.
lions OF mothers for their children whlIs
testhing, with perfect success II soothe,
the child. softens the gums. allsys all
pain: cures wind collie. and II the bsst
remedy for Diarrhoes II will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
Druggists In every part VI the world
Twenty Ave oerte q bottla BE sure and
ash for MIS- wInslov's soushins Syrup
and take no other kind.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-09
made. but not enough to affect the results
az announced by the wardens.
The official count was as follows:
FOR MAYOR
FOR MAYOR.

School committee elected-ATrs Marsh
and Mrs. Brown Messrs. Porter and Dar-
rah
Fourth Ward Alderman--Dennis Shana-
han, d. 356. Joshua Il. Bachelor r., 25a f;
total, 6i1. Shanahan's majority 10i.
First Councilman--John j. Butler. D.,
34s. Alexander Mcclellan, r.. 2s2 total,
610. Buffers majority Sc
Second Councilman-John B Donnelly,
D., 352; John II. Tierney. r.. 2ii total,
596 Donnelly's majority 10s.
Third Counciman-John T.. Casey y a..
3f5; Charles r. Blackmar r.. 2i7; total.
592 Caseys majority 9s.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-09
VIOLIN RECITAL
MI. Foster, Assisted BY Miss Wood, Con.
traltu, Give Delightful Entertainment

A recital was given at the Fielden-C Chace
hall. last evoning, by Albert T. Foster,
the welI-known yiolinist, assisted by Miss
Anna Miller Wood. contralto and Prof.
Clarence q. Hamilton pianist
4 well balanced program was given
TO the evident delight OF large audience.
Miss Wood has been engaged for the next
concert OF the Boston symphony orches-
ira
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-09
MAGIC HAIR STAIN.

For brown or black. prepared By
GEORGE ORMSDY. wig Maker and
Hslrworker. iss fremont street. Bos.on.
tsins no lead poisons: use Il once and
you viii never use arr other. BLAND
ING a BIAANDING, "a Weyboesst strssl
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-09
new BOOKS.

OUTDOOR PASTIMES OF AN AMERI-
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-09

city shown on tho Keith circuit few
seasons ago. and have won nAany medals
FOR bicycle contests I'm New York. The
comedian OF this team Is one OF those
genuinely funny fellows who excites
laugh with everything ne says or does.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-09
OFFICIAL
COUNT AT
NEWPORT

Mayor Boyle and the board Of aldermen
at Newport yesterday made the official
count of the ballots cast Tuesday for city
officers. Several slight changes were
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-09
THE MOUNTAIN or FEARs--By Henr
G Rowland.

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Price $500
An extremely weird story, well con-
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