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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-04-27
Aue of lndividualism.

This is the age Of individualism
We demand individual peppers, salts
knives, forks, spoons, glasses. cups
and plates at the hotels, individual
sheets, individual towels, individual
soap; and at the barber's individual
combs, brushes and pomades, razors
scissors, clippers and lathers. Sucl
as can afford it have individual palac,
cars and steamships.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-04-27
An Ancient Printing Press.

One of the Oldest printing presses
IN existence was built at Boston In
1742 by Thomas Draper 1t was the
first press ever used in New Hamp
shire, At that time 1t was owned by
Daniel Fowler. but afterwards came
into the possession of John Melcher,
the first state printer. 1t is now own
ed by firm of press builders in New
Jersey who keep 1t as curiosity.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-04-27
Electricity Duty Free.

The Royal Italian Minister Of
Finance has just granted an Italian
firm permission to import free of duty
electric power by wire from power
station to be erected in Swiss terri
tory. In giving his decision the Min
lister of Finance said that no pro
vision had been made in the Italian
tariff for taxing imported electric
power.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-04-27
An Insurance Novelty.

An English firm issues picture pos
tai cards, the purchaser OF one oa
which can. by mailing it to the firm
with his name and address on 1t, In
sure his life for $500 for ~ hourl
against travel accidents.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-04-27
Deer Come to Town.

A herd of 81 deer were seen feeding
in an open field within 100 yards OF
the main street at Oakdale, L. l.. the
other day. They were not at all timid
and several people took photographs
of them,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-04-27
New Prefixes for Americans.

The London Express learns tina,
ut Is proposed In America that the
prefix Mr. should be abolished by
acts of Congress. and every mar
should be known by his trade or pro
fession, as Draper Jones or AT
torney Smith,"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-04-27
American Treasure Trove.

Unable to resist the promptings Of
second dream telling him where to
dig for hidden treasure, John Stone.
Drummer of Springfield, o., has found
gold once supposed to have been
buried by the French near Beatty, In
1745. Its value to collectors is esti.
mated at $1,000. All the coins bear
oates of the 18th century.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-04-27

The city of Glasgow makes $500 0
year profit out of waste paper col
lected in the streets. Liverpool has
now decided to add to its income In
the same manner.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-04-27
An Enoineerjnu Feat.

A remarkable feat Of engineering
was accomplished at the Narragansett
brewery, at Cranston, r. l., when a
192-foot chimney, four feet out Of
plumb was Strengthened without crack
ing it. When it's fall seemed immi'
nent J. II. Gerhard, local civil engi'
neer, by means of steel levers, raised
the chimney and backed it into place
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-04-27
SeIf-Ljuhtlnu Cjuars,

An Austrian inventor has applied
for a patent for self-lighting cigars
and cigarettes. These are tipped with
q chemical mixture, and or being
struck against anthing igaite like
matches.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-04-27
Largest British Land Owner.

tates In England, but the man who
probably owns more land than any
other one inhabitant Of that country
is the Duke of Sutherland. The duke
is said to be the largest landholder in
the British islands. owning about
LS5S,000 acres.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-04-27
The Value of Health.

The working classes of England
according to the bishop of Chester
lose 100000 pounds in wages
through illness in the course Of 9
year.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-04-27
Better Late Than Never.

The schooner Joseph Hawthorne
arrived at Portland, Me-, recently hav
ing consumed 1877 days in making the
trip from Fernandina, Fla.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-04-27
The Waiter Knew.

Guest-Waiter, bring me a tip-toy
dinner. You know what that means
don't you?
Waiter-Yes, sab. It's one that yor
tip off with tip Smart Set.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-04-27
obIect to eeIno CoLnted.

The Beers resent an ttempt to take
. Transvaal census. 2hey consider II
an intrusion into theF private AFFAIRS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-18

opposition conditions that continue
oeven when many of the existing rghted
II mistake think that conditions always produce
Russia Bureaucracy does appear there much likelihood OF
revolution there such France has experienced than
occasion Such revolutions those which deuged France with
blood frghtfu things and the aftermath is something almost
runou Ii the pubcsp of Russia whether aristocats
mechanics merchants find ground which
TO meet discuss and remedy the dangerous evils Of their
country only they but humanity will be That
only really which in time of peace we'll
held to be the and which he enabled
the dignity his Manhood who his what
the length OF his purse may be.
The French be compared with other people France
land full of the vivid small part of
intensely religious another and greater part the of liberty
despong the helpers the and the teachers of the ignorant
Liberty has for the French what should
the Russians remedy the abuses they suffer all will be
we'll but the Russians differ greatly from the French The large
majority of the Russian people intensely devoted the and
the church of which he the head This me- be all mistake
but change all will require many years labor and careful
direction Then again the Russian aocracy be of far
different material from the aocracy of France 1890 The former
will the latter did and consequently there would
be less danger of the of 1898 being renaced
Russia.
Americans interested in the Of reform
and people earth will be pleased than the citizens
the United States OF all Russa trouble all her
there shall come better times for her people and real freedom
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-18
SHELL FISHERIES.

William L. Sunderland OF East Provi-
dence makes application for Is acres OF
oyster ground in Providence River living
between Rock Island and Gaspee Point
adjoining land now held by him and north
or Frank w. Smith Also for 10 acres
south OF Pomham Light and adjoining
land now held by him on the north
George VI. Church Of Providence makes
application for 75 acres OF oyster ground
in Narragansett Bay and Bristol Harbor
lying northerly, easterly and westerly ~
Hog Island and near the same Also for
300 acres In Narragansett Bay westerly
ana southwesterly of Patience Island and
northwesterly and northeasterly from the
red and black government buoys Also
for lOO acres I'm Nara gansett BAY living
northerly and southerly OF Mount Tom
Rocks and easterly OF Prudence Island.
Augustus w. Bourne. George A. Bourne
and John T.. Bourne all OF East Proyl-
dence. doing business as @. T. Bourne 4.
Sons, make application for ~ acres of
oyster ground lying easteriy. southerly
westerly and nOrtherly Of the red and
hlack buoXs- In Bristol -HaFbeF-A4--,- for
. acres lying easterly OF Hog Island and
near the same
Friday. June ?. 1905. AZ 10 O'Clock a. m.
~ tho onice OF the Commissioners of
Shell Fisheries. State House. Providence
Is hereby appointed tho time aud place Cor
the considerati ton " the same
PHILIP W. WTLBOT-R
JAMES NJ. WRIGHT
GEoRGE MV THoxiE
HERBERT NJ GARDINER
Commissioners OF Shell Fisheriaa
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-18
CENTRAL FALLS.

Acting upon the information which was
given him by Chief OF Police Lambert
yesterday forenoon, the father OF little
Eddie Bernard went to Woonsocket and
there found his boy. who had wandered
away from home on Tuesday morning in
stead of going 10 school
The young lad rode I'm a furniture wag-
on going I'm that direction. and as long as
the riding was good he took no thought
OF how he was going 10 manage 10 reach
home again. The police found him wan
dering about the streets OF the city OF
Woonsocket and took him 10 the station.
where he was kept until Chief Lambert OF
this city communicated with them, and as
they reported the finding OF the boy IL was
suspected at once that he was the right
one, and this was verified when the lads
father put in an appearance at the sta
tion.
He will be content with the streets ~
his native city In the future.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-18
MRS. STANFORD'S REQUEST.

Slightly suggestive of Queen Isabella the that Mrs
Stanford left her be sold the realized
the purchase of books the which
band have done much This last gift has brought again
the funss of character this charitable
have been fortunate Queen abelas offer of her jewels
will be recalled of the
the Indian lands whom the gospel had been preached
The gifts of Mrs Stanford and her husband chiefly
of whom they had centeed hopes but
who died his The OF the queen
of the worthy kind for both made for the
humanity. No appreciate the worth of university
has been existence but human experience taught
such institutions be priced than
gold lined hills The beque Jewels
unexpectedly and the be realized from their sale
Isabella enabled unknown
will be farther
journeys the wide that leads the port knowledge
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-18
DI E .

FISkE-Tn Fiskeville. r. l.. on the 18th
inst, John s. Fiske i'm his Sist year
Funeral Saturday. Goth inst, at o'clock
p. m. from his late residence. Relatives
and friends are invited TO attend.
0ARDlNER-In Wickford. r. l.. on the
10th inst. Mrs Phebe A. Gardiner.
wife of Capt. y. J. Gardiner. aged 81
years.
Funeral from her late residence. on
Friday, May 18th. at / O'Clock y. M.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend
Newport papers please copy.
oARDINER--In Pawtuxet. on the 18th
inst. Mary Willett Gardiner. daughter
OF the late Samuel Gardiner. in the
Ssth year OF her age.
Funeral services and burial private.
LARkHAM-In Carolina. r. l.. on the
10Th inst, David J.. Larkham. in the
Slst year ot~ his age.
Funeral services at his late residence
Friday. the 10th inst. at IL o'clock m
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend.
McNIFF-rn this city. on the 10th inst,
Michael McNn
Funeral Friday, the 18th inst. at $50
O'Clock. from the residence OF his sister.
Mrs. Rose McGrath. 60 Miner street.
Requiem mass at st. Michaers church at
O'Clock Relatives and friends are in
vted to attend.
O'ToolE-ln Charlottetown. p. r.. L. on
18TH Inst. Fannie c. daughter OF Alex
ander J. and the late Mary OTools,
formerly of this city
RYlANDER-In Hllsgrove. on the 18th
inst, Hannah r. Rylander
Funeral Saturday. the 20th inst. from
the residence OF her brother in law.
Charles McDermott. at y. m. Rela-
tives and friends are invited TO attend
ST. cYR-In this city. on the 18th inst.
Frank j. st. Cyr. aged 81 years
-freaa- A4s-la te residence No
40 Walling street on Saturday. the 20,h
inst, at $50 n. m Relatives and friends
are invited TO attend Services at the
Immaculate Conception church at o a. m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-18
&daySa~y@N
THE FIELD
c. c. Is
OF LABOR

The following unions will hold sessions
tonight:
Building Trades council. Labor Temple.
Molders Labor Temple.
Leather Workers. Labor Temple
Car Repairers. Labor Temple
Hosting Engineers. Eddy street.
Stone Cutters Labor Temple
Cracker Workers. Labor Temple.
Building Laborers, North Main street.
PLUMBERS APPRENTICES MEET. -
The meeting OF the Plumbers Appren-
tees last evening was very interesting,
and there seems 10 be every indication
that the meetings for the next few weeks
VIII be most attractive to the members
of the craft.
! asst evening. after the disposal Of tho
matters az loutinc interest. such as the
hearing OF the reports of the committees
and the delegates 10 the Building TraGNs
council the time was devoted TO the dis
cussion OF tho plans for the several meet
ings to come and the educational features
that will he the features OF those occa-
sions.
II is planned now that for the next
he a series OF blackboard illustra tions and
essays for the education Of the craft
There have already been several OF
these held and the idea OF the body is
to have them continue only with greater
regularity and continuity
II was announced also at the session
that the bowling teams OF tho union and
that OF the iourneymen would meet to-
night for the first argument on the alleys
fne contest viii take place at the Peck
street alleys. and ~ Is thought that every
ono would I've there.
After di.posing OF all the matters that
were TO come before the meeting the ses-
sion closed
PAINTERS RESOLVE TO STAND
FIRM
The meeting OF the Painters union last
evening was made memorable by tho
resolution that was taken by the mem
bers 10 stand BY their position taken AZ
the summons meeting last week.
The membership committee stated that
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-18

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND
PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS.
Providence. Sc.
sherin's Office. Providence.
May Is. 1895.
issued out OF the District Court of the
Sixth Judicial District holden az Provi-
dfnce In the County of Providence with.
I'm and for said District on tho 18th day
Of May. A. ID. 1906. and returnable to
said Court on the 18th day OF August. A.
ID. 1905. upon a judgment rendered by
said Court on the 18th day Of Nav, A.
u. 1875. I'm favor Of James n Hagan Of
Providence. plaintiff. and against the
Ieonidas Club. corporation OF said
Public Auction To be held on the third
floor OF building No. l12 Dorrance street
In said Providence, on Monday, the 10Th
day OF May. A. d 1876. at ~ O'Clock
noon. the following described personal
property. viz:
Thirty-two Dining Chairs, Upholstered
Chairs : Extension Tables Plain
Tables. Mirrors Clocks. 2 Pictures,
Counter and show Case. SO packages
Cigarettes. Turkish Pipes. 3 Cuspidors.
10 Curtains. Call Bells. / Pool Table.
Pool Rails and Cue and Ball Rack, Cos
tune Hooks. Cooking Range and item
slls. Crockery. Glassware. Knives. spoons.
] Refrigerator, large Ice Box. Iron
Bedsteads. I Bed Lounge. Springs and
Bedding. sets Checkers and Boxes.
small Stoves and Piping
Levied on this 18th day of May. A. -.
1916. az n O'Clock n. m. and will I've sold
20 satisfy said execution. together with
my own fees and all contingent expenses
ANDREW MKENzfE.
Deputy Sheriff
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-18
nR. LUTHER'S REPLY.

Chairman Luther of the police decidedly
wabby in his reply charges Mayor
cening the evil and unwholesome conditions prevail
dence the The
more wide open than many years past pool
doing rushing business that policy pursue their
ness unoested and that dsrepuabe dives
licenses granted by the police
Luther meet this definite and Does say
it that exaggerated represent
dions they actually contrary he pur-
the hiy policy of trying place the blame
the executive.
Says Chairman Luther: IF Mayor the exist
OF such evils in this speech
evening he oprovdenc should make complaint
OF the and aid in their suppression rather proclaim
the public about conditions being
luminous idea? Because the staeated police
failed utterly the enforcement against
the mayor the city deprived of all manage
of and control its police department
himself criminal complainant Because the is blind
the executive should furnish eyes for
cpacent in the ace OF conditions notorious and scandaous
should do the regeneration. the commission re-
ceives 100000 annually and fails to
Such proposition is preposterous; it is
utter necency of the police intelligent and
observing citizens long convinced But Chairman
further and that if the complained
police commission about evil conditions they
once And why should the complain either
to the smelling of vcousnss to provide the
police commission with the sebance
OF what earthly the commission
It, and they can make against ennched vene unless
the executive the initiative which
he has been debard nqutous police commission lawa Why
the mucted heavily police
commission dense that does recognize awbreang
when it the does suppress
the punish the other?
Now as matter of fact Mayor Miller wholly the
truth in his charges and might without the slightest exaggeron
have made them much Not only Providence
open town. but unspeakabe trang permitted places
dong business under hotel and liquor licenses
commission Chairman Luther he does both
blind and deaf Revelations Of nquou conditions
by The News and by these revelations The News
tense OF ignorance the of Chairman
fact that in Providence today there least cheap
that are no better than licensed bagnios.
No smooth phrases blot the within the
shadow of the building which police commission holds its se
sions OF disreputabe houses which carry dnorazing in
vice without olestaton while
scattered about the Of the city claim of lack of
knowledge makes the less law
are open and fragrant that the policy plies trade with
immunity that gambling defiance of the
law.
This dsgrceful condition Providence
who shocked shamed that should exist If
isn't known Chairman fellow commissioners
be for other than perform the duties
which they elected they receive such liberal
salaries.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-18

barring immigrants or adding 10 the re-
strictions upon immigration, the point
should be emphasized that those new
comers who are privileged 10 enjoy the
liberty and privileges OF the United States
are morally obligated To- understand the
form or government and TO strive TO live
up 10 the duties OF citizenship or per-
manent residence. st. Louis Republic
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-18

Everyone interested in dress knows that
handwork and dainty details are neces-
sary to a frock OF any Importance. and
a design which ought TO strike the fancy
OF that class OF femIninity who insist upon
daintiness above everything else. is
shown here in white batiste. The big lace
medallions with an outer edging OF val
lace is quite the latest idea I'm trimming.
and the most stunning effectis obtained by
using heavy lace or macram- medallions
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-18
REFORMS IN RUSSIA.

Reports from Russia indicate that be no revolution
general uprising 1t be taken granted that important
reforms will rapidly possible The reason for this
quescence be that the thoroughly
under control that the folly Of outbreak apparent TO all who
wish improve conditions If the promises made TO introduce
reforms kept will be well that the people resort TO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-18
THE NEWS'PATTERNS

In ecru over white China silk o. batiste.
The val lace edging may be cream or
white according TO ones taste The found
alton Is simply plain pattern. cut SO as
10 supply generous width over the. bust
without the use OF tucks, and is an excel
lent model for hand embroidered biouses
as well as for applied designs as illustra-
ted. The sleeve IA. the blouse leg o. NUT
Ton ana has two tucks at the elbow
which fullness gives a sort OF mousque-
taire effect BY such a pattern one can
fashion a dozen blouses with different
trimmings and all look entirely different.
The expense OF making is nothing COM
pared with the prices asked for ready
made ones.
Sizes 30 TO AZ in. bust measure.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-18
The Growler.
@ o o ID evening.

G O O ID evening,
folks,
The Gro8ler has
returned. a Z { e r
spending several
days among the
tall buildings and
electric lights Of
that Gotham town.
It's a great town
no mistake about
this. But they
don't care a rap
for anyone down
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-18

Senator Ekin the orcefuy and accurately when he
remarked the president of the. Armour lines
have all the advantages and the responsibilities of
mon carriers These gentlemen subject the
of the interstate commission and do be-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-18

According Senator Bevedge Oklahoma and Indian Territory
will be admitted to the Union at'the of congress-
of this however Oklahoma will do
brang of her admission until the bill has been signed by
dent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-18

"As a sporting event nothing could he
more absurd and more fated TO be incon-
elusive than the ocean yacht race in
stigated by the German emperor. which
begins this afternoon. Even between
vessels OF the same class and size there
Is nothing proved by a race across the
Atlantic. The clements arc altogether
too many the chapter of accidents or Of
chances altogether too copous New
York Times.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-18

THAT the United States could retaliate
Is unauestioned But would It not be more
sensible to make an arrangement with
Germany which would advance the inter
ests OF both countries? Mr.. Mckinley be-
lieved IL would he good policy 10 prac-
tise reciprocity with our customers.
Baltimore Sun.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-18

That James Taney, who will be chairman of the Fall
police board OF sound judgment and
kngy shown by the remarkably orderly strike that city
of which he the acknowledged leader.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-18

the integrity OF China would shake the
equanimity OF Europe. but II would not
worry Uncle Sam a little bit."--Philadel-
phia Inquirer
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-18

"Tndeniably the Industrial ana COM
mcrcial world Is conscious of certain
check In the progressive expansion which
marked the earlier months OF the year.
and there Is moro realization Of tho fact
that reaction is likely 90 follow extreme
activity in business Cleveland 1esder
"A Chino-Japanese alliance TO preserve
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-18

Floods threatening and country Wisconsin Ne
braska and Iowa Where all the
question that heretofore puzzled where
all the goes
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-18

Former Mayor Hart OF Boston shows that he correctly gauges
public sentiment the Hub when he Il do think
will be any demand for my nomination"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-18

Things have greatly changed the Coronet
Dauntless in 1887 for though the yachts that
the Atlantic yesterday sight they
sound thanks to the invention of wireless telegraphy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-18
What Others
Ar0 Saying

But it the newspapers do make some
trials harder. they facilitate the move
ment 81 others The moro the
possible Jurors know of life and the people
who constitute II. the better Jurors they
make In the average case kansas city
Star.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-18

I'VE notice a disposition on the part
Of many contemporaries TO view with
alarm the approach OF the hoopskirt. Not
only are newspapers trying TO shut down
the revival OF this old style I'm dress.
but John Strange Winter is said to have
begun national crusade I'm behalf OF
hoopskirtess feminine sex."-Denver
Republican.