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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-11

Going through the hospitals in our
large cities one is surprised To find such
n large proportion of the patients lying
on those snow-white beds women
and girls, who are either awaiting
or recovering from serious opera
tions.
Why should this be the case? Sim
ply because they have neglected them
selves. Ovarian and womb troubles
are certainly on the increase among
the women of this country--they creep
upon them unawares, but every one of
those patients in the hospital beds had
plenty of warning in that bearing
down feeling, pain at left or right of
the womb, nervous exhaustion, pain in
the small of the back, leucorrhea, diz-
ziness, hatulency, displacements Of the
womb or irregularities. All of these
symptoms are indications of an un-
healthy condition Of the ovaries or
womb, and IL not needed the penalty
has to be paid by n dangerous operation.
When these symptoms manifest them
selves, do not drag along until you are
obliged TO go to the hospital and sub
NIT to an operation - but remember
that Lydia r. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound has saved thousands of
women from surgical operations
When women are troubled with ir-
regular, suppressed or painful menstru-
alton, weakness, leucorrhea. displace-
nent or liberation of the womb that
bearing-down feeling, Inflammation of
the ovaries, backache, bloating Tor flat
ulency), general debility, indigestion,
and nervous prostration. or are beset
with such symptoms as dizziness, laSsi-
tude, excitability, irritability, nervous
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-11
PROBING HOME LIFE COMPANY
Continued from Page one)


Mr. Ide said his company made invest .
ments in stocks and bonds through one
firm OF brokers paying them ths regu-
lar commission OF is OF per cent The
surplus OF his company was about sl.150. .
600 FOR 20 years because he regarded that
as sufficient and that he felt that policy
holders were entitled 20 accumulatiops on
their policy
Mr. Hughes said all but n per cont. Of
the companys business is on deferred
dividend policies.
Mr.. DIE said the dividends were roid
annually 10 policies 80 stlpulatlng. but on
others the accumulations We're amor
toned 10 each policy each year. The
present amount IL 1920, 600 ln that &C.
cumuhtion
Mr.. Ide said that this practice Of max
ing an annual statement is IAN annual
expose" OF the couduct Of the cornpon,,'s
business and Is embarrassing 90 him
ASS mblyman Cox ELECTED from Mr. Iae
tho statement that this is "A sahItafor,,
check on the payment Of high commissions
for new business and makes II dificult
20 secure new business as compared with
other companies which DO not make this
annual expose.
Mr. Hughes read circular which NJ.
1de had issued recently IN which ne said
the deferred dividends plan causes tho
accumulation OF big surplus. which. ln
his opinion, leads 20 extravaeant conduct
OF business because the company is not
compelled % account 90 the policyholders
until his policy natures
Mr. Ide said his company had met that
condition by making its annual account
Ing - the poiicyholders
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-11
GENERAL STRIKE
WITHIN 48 HOURS.
Continued from page Eight.

Emperor Nicholas has issued an order
Of the day thanking the Cossack troops
for their self-sacrihcing. untiring and
loyal services TO the throne and father
land both at the seat of VIZ and in the
preservation OF order within the empire" :"
A telegram from Klefr says the postal
and telegraph strike there has ended
WARSAW COMMITTEE NOTIFIED.
warsaw. Dec, 1.-THE local committee
of the railroad mems union has received
notification from the committee at ST.
petersburg that the central committee OF
ing union OF railway men, now In session
IN MOSCOW VIII probably order n general
railway strike TO begin at midnight in
consequence OF the arrest OF NJ Krusta-
left, president OF the executive committee
OF the workmen's council a St Pot,rs-
burg
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-11
PRESIDENTIAL NOM NATIONS

Washington, Dec 1.-THE president to-
day sent The following nominations to the
senate:
Deputy auditor OF tho treasury. John
Abbott, Delaware.
Naval officer Of customs James q. Iy-
ford. New Hnmpshire district OF Boston
and Chsrlestown Mass.
Commissioner of immigration. George h.
Billings, port of Boston. Mass.
Postmaster. New Hampshire, Charles
i. Bomis. Marlboro; Charles G.. Wright.
Plymouth
Massachusetts. Orlando y. Robertson.
Aver. William q. Hnman. Great Bar
ringion. Eugene s. Thatcher Housa tonic
u Henry Norcross. MedfOrd. Charles ".
bryant Sharon. William I. Marboe. Web
stcr
He certainly has the loveliest man
ners Where did he learn so much po-
liteness2"
Didn't YOU know7 Why he's one OF
The best known players OF reformed foot
bah '-Cley Gland p1ahn Dealer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-11
TARDY HELLO" GIRLS
MUST LOSE WHOLE DAY

There was CONSERVATION in the Cen
the tardy telephone misses were called
down and the information was handed
out that in the future ali tardy operators
would be given the rest OF the day OFF
Maybe there wouldn't have been lots
OF expressive tbut, OF course, perfectly
ladylike) language turned loose for few
minutes by the dozen doleful damseis who
had missed cars, late CLOCKS or ten other
equally good excuses, II they had the
opportunity. but they just kept II In till
they got TO work. Some OF IL may have
filtered out then over the wire. who
knows? Anyway, they are real put out
about it and think II a horrid rule, but
nevertheless they are planning to get up
little earlier mornings and take earlier
cars.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-11
HOUSE.

As notice had been given that the an
nouncement Of committees was TO be
made In the house today. "A large attend
ancs of members was present at the hour
Of convening.
A lively tilt occurred IN the house just
before adjournment today between Mr..
Lamar. Florida and the minority leader,
Mr. Williams, regarding committee as
signments
Mr. Lamar sought 60 discuss the matter
but Mr. Williams objected In the interests
OF Democratic harmony and good will. He
was at once challenged 10 call 81 Demo-
cratic causus for tomorrow but declined
60 commit himeslf on the ground that the
house was no place for the Democrats to
wash their linen for the amusement of
the Republicans
Mr.. Lamar was taken Off the commit
tee on Interstate and foreign commerce.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-11
GOVERNMENTS REPORT ON
CONDITION OF WINTER WHEAT

Washington. Dec 1.-THE crop report
ing board Of the bureau OF statistics OF
the department OF agriculture finds from
the reports OF the correspondents agents
OF the bureau as follows:
The newly seeded area OF winter wheat
is estimated at 81. .341. 900 acres. an increase
OF 0.6 per cent over 1904. The condition OF
winter wheat on Dec. l was 9i1 as com
pared with S2.9 in 1904, and 10 year aver
age OF 9l.5.
The newly seeded area OF winter rye
is estimated at 95.9 per cent of the area
sown I'm the fall of 1904
The condition OF winter rye on Dec. ]
was 95i, as compared with 900 on Dec 1
1901, and a l0-year average OF 95s
The final estimates OF the total acre
age. production and farm values OF the
principal crops for 1905, will be made on
Dec. 20 at 4 o'clock. ue
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-11
DEFENDANT WILL HAVEEVIDENCE
THAT MAY Be PERMANENT 7

The following rescript was handed down
today in the case OF James Beggs q Com
pany vs.. James Hanley Brewing com
pany: After hearing arguments of coun-
sci upon the form OF order 20 be enter
ed. IL appearing that the defendant may
have evidence which will be pertinent up
on the issues OF fact in the case IL is or
dered that. new trial be granted and the
case will be remltted TO tho superior
court for further proceedings. and SO
much OF the order annexed 90 the opinion
as directs the entry OF Judgment for the
plaintiff is rescnded.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-11
FINAL ARGUMENTS MADE
IN WALKER WILL CASE

Final arguments were made I'm the
Walker viii case this afternoon The
deposition of the widow OF Gen Walker
was r,ad IN behalf OF the proponents OF
the viii
Miss Bessie G. Walker. granddaughter
Of Gen. William r. Walker. who is con-
testing the Will and her mother were
on the witness stand In Presiding Justice
sweetnnds court today. The case has
been on trial over two weeks
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-11
UNLY ONE CONSTITUTIONAL
CASE ASSIGNED FOR TRIAL

The docket OF cases in which consttu-
On the Supreme court today. One case.
that OF State VS.. Joseph Smith. a Kent
county case. was assigned for trial. othe.
appeals were disposed of for lack of pros
ecutions and the cases sent 10 the Sixth
District court for further proceedings.
On Friday next a number OF cases 20
which the state is "A party and In which
constitutional questions are involved Will
be disposed OF.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-11
NANTUCKET SHOAL LIGHT
SHIP IN GREAT DANGER
CONTINUED From Page one.)

The Newport wireless station endcavor-
ed during the day 10 pick mp ocean steaIa-
ers in order TO notify them OF the con-
dition of the lightship and To request them
90 aid the vessel II possible.
The only steamer communicated with
IN this manner waE inc North star Iho
North Star answered that she was too far
out 20 be OF any assistance to the light
ship. but that she would try To get ia
communication TO the damaged vessel In
order 10 ascertain her condition
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-11
FEARS FOR SAFELY Of A
BLOCK ISLAND FISHING VESSEL

the safety and whereabouts OF the fishing
schooner Clam, which left Block Island
a week ago tomorrow for The haddock
grounds on the south side OF tho island
of Nantucket. and has not since been
reported.
The craft IN a two master, about a year
and a half old. and is commanded by
Capt Ralph II. Dodge OF Block Island
She carries n crew OF eight men.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-11
APPEAL OF LATE SEN. MITCHELL
DISMISSED BY SUPREME COURT

Washington Dec. 11.--on motion OF ex-
Senator Thurston Chief Justice Fuller on
behalf Of the supreme court Of the
United States today directed the Is
slance ~ an order dlsmisSing tho
appeal OF the late Senator Mitchell
of Oregon ln the case against him. In
directing the order OF dismissal the chief
justice merely remarked that this course
was usual I'm criminal cases.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-11

ness. sleeplessness, melancholy, "all.
gone "and 'want-to- o-be-left-alone" feel
ings, they should remember there is one
tried and true remedy.
The following letters cannot fail to
bring hope to despairing women.
Mrs. Fred Seydel, 4l2 N. saith Street,
West Philadelphia, Pa, writes:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
|" I was in very serious condition when l
wrote TO YOU for advice i had serious womb
and ovarian trouble and could not carry a
child 20 maturity, and was advised that an
operation was my only hope Of recovery.
could not bear 10 think of going to the hospi-
tai so wrote you for advice. did as you in
structed me and took Lydia K. Pinkhams
Vegetable Compound; and / am not only
well woman to-day, but have beautiful baby
girl six months old. / advise all sick and
suffering women TO write you for advice, as
you have done so much for me-
Miss Ruby Mushrush, Of East
Chicago, Ind, writes:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:--
II have been great sufferer with irregulas
menstruation and ovarian trouble, and about
three months ago the doctor, after using the
Y Raw on me, said i had an abcess on the
ovaries and would have to have an operation.
Ny mother wanted me TO try Lydia Il. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound as n last resort
and it not only saved me from an operation
but made me entirely we'll
Lydia T. p nkham's Vegetable Com
pound at once removes such troubles.
Refuse to buy any other medicine, fer
you need the best
Mrs Pinkham invites all sick women
to write her for advice Her advice and
medicine have restored thousands to
health. Address, lynn, Mass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-11
MISTAKE MADE kkND,THERE
WILL Be SPEEDY SETTLEMENT

Washington. Dec 1.-THE state de-
partrnent has received n cablegram from
Mr. Richardson. secretary OF the American
embassy to Brazil dasvd at Petropolis
yesterday relative 10 the incident at
Itajay
Mr.. Richardson says that a mistake
appears 10 have been made and the tone
OF the cablegram indicates that a speedy
settlement will be reached.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-11
ACCUSED MURDERER TRIES TO
KILL HIMSELF IN CELL

- New York. Dec. 1i.-Guiseppi Falcanni.
arrested last night at Port Chester.
charged with the murder OF John Saliva
tore az Greenwich. Conn, on Dec s.
was arraigned I'm Police court NJ Port
Chester aoday and held on a nominal
charge TO await extradition proceedings
by the Connecticut authorities.
Falcanni made several futile attempts
TO commit suicide In his cell last night by
beating his head against the walls.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-11
THE COLUMBIA SAILS FOR COLON

Washington Dec. 1.-THE navy depart
ment is informed OF the sailing yesterday
from League island Of the cruiser Column
bia for Colon with 100 marines aboard
1t has been announced that the Colum-
bia was preparing to- carry down ma
rines to relieve those now on the 18TH
mus.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-11
ELBOW FRACTURED

Henry Murray. who resides at Kettle
Point. East Providence. and who IL
painter. was taken 10 the Rhode Island
hospital from the Fox Point station this
morning 60 he treated FOR the fraituro of
his left elbow. barrel fell upon him
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-11
EXECUTION SALE.

VIII be sold at Public Auction on prem.
ises, ll5 Elmwood Avenue Providence,
II. l., Thursday. December 2l. 1896. at II
o'clock a. m. by virtue Of an execution
issued out OF District Court OF Sixth Ju.
dlCial District. In case of North Ameri.
can storage Company vs.. owen r. Quig.
ley the following articles OF personal
property. viz: Crackers. showcases
counter, stove. oven. mixing tubs, scales
Hour. beans, pots trays and like mls.
cellaneOus articles used in connection
with retail bakoshop.
DANIEL A. KGERNAN.
Deputy Sheriff,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-11
PETITION FOR CUSTODY OF CHILD

Tho petition OF Annie r. Briggs for the
'ustody OF her minor child was further
leard by Judge Mumford today and held
Mrs Briggs was granted divorce from
Ter husband. Charles Il. Briggs. last week,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-11

Aren't YOU proud 10 be n servant OF
tho repubiic7" asked the patriot
Yes" answered the government Of
1cial who has TO economlzc. I'm proud.
although must confess have boss that
r. rather slow about lifting salarles."--
Washington Star.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-11

"The lecture NJ Bridgham school by
Capt Lewis Patstone. which was post
poned ono week on account OF an acci-
dent 20 the school lantern, will he given
tomorrow at IL. at 4:so and p. m. A
nne dissolving view lantern will be used. Z"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-11
Headaches and NeuraIoIa from Colds

Laxative Bromo Quinine, tho world wild,
Cold and Grip remedy removes the cause
Call for the full name and look for sigma
ture OF r.. w. Grove 25c.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-11
SLIGHT FIRE

Box 81 was pulled Just before ~ o'clock
this noon for a slight fire behind stove
IN the tenement az 2E lakewood street
Damage slight. cause. an overheatcd flue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-11
The Cotton Market.

Reported for The News over the pri-
vate wire OF EDWARD 7. SHELDON
e. co. Bankers and Brokers, Room 234,
Banigan building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-11

You folks arc doubtless well aware
December Is the closing month
It's time therefore FOR you 20 think
or what yOu'll give up Jan. the Oneth
Milwaukee Sentinel.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-11
The NOx York Stock Market

Reported for The News over the pri-
vate wire of EDWARD Z. SHELDON
* CO. Bankers and Brokers, Room 234,
Banigan building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-11

Lydia Pnkhams Vegetable Compound Succeeds Where Others Fail
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-08-24
CRUISE ON THE LAKE.
Vicc-PrcsiIcnt ana Mrs. Fairbanks the
Guests of Congressman Sibiey.

Vice President and Mrs. Fairbanks
were given IL cruise on Lake Champlain
Thursday AS guests of Congressman j.
G. Siblcy of Pennsylvania. who main
tains II summer home at Nalcour. X. y.
on the lHko shore. The party whicn LETT
burlington with Vice President and
Mrs. Fairbanks consis'o of their hosts
in this city, Mr.. and Mrs. a. u. Rich
ardson. Justice and Mrs vid j..
Brewer and Congressman D. j. t'os-
ter.
The party was met at the King street
dock in this city by Congressman Sib-
lcy's yacht .Nalcour. With him were
Speaker Joseph G. Cannon, senator
James y. Hcmcnway, Vice Presiicn..
fairbanks's successor in the Senate
from 1ndiana, besides Mr.. and Mrs
Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs. Hughes and Mr..
and Mrs. Bartlett, friends of Congress-
man Siblcy from his home at Frank
lin. Pa.
After trip southwark on the lake
luncheon was served on the yacht and
about 2:30 o'clock the party landed n.
the Catholic Summer school at CLIFF
Haven. where 1,5Oo people were as.
sembled on the dock and where an en-
thusiastic welcome was extended
me visitors We're escorted to tho
auditorium on the summer school
grounds. whore brief addresses were
made by Vice. President Fairbanks
ana Judge Brewer. Following this. an
INFORMAL reception was rendered to tho
\lcc-Prcsident and Mrs. Fairbanks
ana Judge and Mrs. Brewer The guests
'h'h repaired to the yacht and made
the return rip to Burlington arriving
here at six o'clock in the evening.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-08-24
MAY BE INSANE.
Most Charitable Way In which to Con-
slider q. J.. Culver.

Gilbert l.. Culver created a slight sem
sation Thursday afternoon while being
escorted from the county Jail tn the city
cuur; room by Il member OF The police de-
Jartment. When opposite the Hayward
block on Main street, Culver made Il sud
den plunge us if to escape the officer and
started back towards the jail. when
ovcrtaken by Officer Ryan, who had INN
in charge. he stated that he wanted to
get some of his urdnrcothiug, which was
at the Jail Since his confinement in the
jail Culver has given many evidences of
hcing ~ little off and there seems to be
little doubt hut that he is insane.
culver applied To the polio. department
for Il nights lodging on Tuesday even
ing and that was accorded him at the
Jail. lie is not Il stranger in polio. cir
Giles but is II man who roams about with
out any definite home aims. After
having been accommodated with n nights
lodging on Tuesday night. Culver came
back again and wanted another and it
was then that he was taken as n vagr;lnt
Thursday. when his conduct seemed so
strange. nc was taken back to Jail.
Culver was examined by Drs. g. f.. La
tour and W. r. Mckenzie, who pro-
nouncod him insane
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-08-24
HOW T1CoNDERoaA FELL.


At the banquet in the armory Wed.
nesday evening IN connection with the
dedication Of the Ethan Allen memorial
tower. Hr. u. T. Holton. who presided,
asked leave TO print a. letter ard poem
instead of reading them. the hour being
late. The letter is the copy Of Ethan Al
lens own account Of the capture of IL
condcroga, made from the original docu-
mont in tho state library at Albany, ana
follows. verbatim ct )iteratim:
Gcntlcmen:--I have the 1nexpressiblc
satisfaction to Acluaint You that at Day
break of tho Eleventh Instant pursuant
TO my Directions from sunIry Leading
Gentlemen in the Colonies of Massachu-
sets Bay and ConnecticuO I Took the
Fortress of Ticonderoga with About one
Hundred and thirty Green Mountain
Eoys. Col. Easton with about Forty-sevcn
Veteran Soldiers Distinguished themselves
In the Action. Col. Arnol Entered the
fortress with me side by side tho Guard
wcrc SO Surprised that Contrary our
Expectation Did Not fire on us but fed
with Prccippitancy we Immediately En-
tered the fortress and Took tho Garrison
Prisoners without Bloodshcad or any OPP
position thrv Consisted of one Captain
anu ~ lieutenant anu IOTtv TWO men
Little more need hc said You know Gov
crror Carlton of Canada will Exert him
self to rotakc IT and as yodr County is
Nearer than any other Part of the
Colonies ard AZ your Inhabitants have
th"rowly Manifested their Zeal in tho
Cause Of their Country ] Expect Imme-
date Assistance from you Both in men
ana Provision You Cannot Exert your
selves too much in SO Glorious a Cause
the Number of mon Need be More at the
first Til the other Colonies Can have
limo to Muster ] am apprehersivr of IA
Suddcn and Quick Attack Pray he Quick
to our relief and send us five hundred men
Immediately Fail Not From your Friend
and Humid" Servant
ETHAN ALLEN
Commander Of Tcondaroga
TO the Honorable Committee of Corris-
rondorco for the City ard County
of Albany.
Reed. 18th May li75
The sonnet was written by Judge w. r.
Bliss of Mlddlehury and follows:
ETHAN ALLEN.
CA Sonnet by William Henry Bliss. Mid
dohury, VII
% brave yet tender Fearless. stout and
true,
O breaker Of tho bonds of ancient
wrong,
Knight Of the weak and smiter of the
strong;
Whom toll nor chains nor hunger could
suhduo,
1t was thine iron hand that overthrow
Tho stronghold of the tyrant. and
along
Our waters bright and our green hills
among
Threw wide the light of liberty anew.
Ideal Of stalwart Freedom. Champion
bold
That by sheer will the foemen over.
bore:
D.fying steel. dospising traitors gold.
But shedding yet no wanton drop OF
From vale and glen and field and noun
tain old
We of the hills salute thee evermore.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-08-24
ENJOYABLE RECEPTION.
Mooy DufilnGtonlans Improve Oppor-
tunlty to Meet VIce.lsresident.


tuntty to Meet vice.l'resident.
The Algonquin club held a reception at
their club Thursday evening for Vice.
President FaiSuhnks, the affair being at
tended BY about $50 men. The reception
commenced at $50 o'clock and extended
late into tho evening. Watermans or
chestra furnished the musical programme.
The gathering was entirely informal and
proved to be an enjoyable occasion. Re-
frsshments were served.
The guests wore received by President
Elias Lyman of the Algonquin club Vice.
President Fairbanks. Governor Bell. May
or Burke, and ex-senator Edmunds
Among the guests who were present from
out of town were the Hon. j. A. Kasson,
Gen. w. r. Villas, Lieut.. Col. Alexander
Rodgers. Y. S. A., Col. William M. Wal
lace. u. s. A., and about 70 other officers
from Fort Ethan Allen the Hon. John II.
Woman, Lieut.Gov Charles II. Stcarns
and Robert u. Benedict.
After Il time spent in conversation sev-
era! informal speeches were made by the
following gentlemen: Congressman u. j.
Foster, Bishop Michaud. Mayor James T..
Burke. the Hon. Elias Lyman. l.. II. Turk
Col. +. f. Burgess, Mr.. fIuflburt Of Phili-
dclphia and Charles S. Van Patton. Many
pleasant things concerning the vice presi-
dent were said.