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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-27
SMALL INCREASE
INATTENDANCE
Supervisor WhittsmOre Presents
Interesting Figures.
THE YEARS GAIN BUT 1872
Falling OF Is Attributed 10 the departure Of
Nearly 5000 Italians Other Data In
cluted In the Report.

Gilbert z. whittemore supervisor OF
the school census. presented his report
for the year TO the school committee on
Friday evening last. The report con-
tains many passages OF particular inter
est. They are here reprinted:
THE city OF Providence had enrolled
!. its public schools In December last DAT
children under FIVE years OF age and 1926
Uvrr n yeTrs or age, ana rne CATHOLIC
schools had l49 children of similar ages.
while no children OF these ages are en-
rolled in the school census
THE gain in the total enumeration is
abnormally small for a city OF this size.
This was not unexpected. Several promi-
nent Italians inform me that a large
number OF Italian families have during
the past year left the city and through
an organized effort have been placed upon
such vacated farms in Rhode Island and
adjoining states az could be secured at
reasonable rentals Some place the total
number affected by this move as above
3O0o. The fact that the enumerators
found los vacant tenements In Ward s
and 303 vacant tenements I'm Ward O.
where for several years very few vacant
tenements have been found and that
very slight gains have been made in these
wards. heretofore leaders I'm increased
numbers from year TO year. indicate the
-corrcct1csS of the information regarding
such exodus.
"A few other Indications led me TO ex-
pect smaller increase than usual. The
directories showed falling off in their
usual increase OF names. the poll tax
census fell short of expectations and
work calling for unskilled labor has been
less plenty than heretofore since fall.
A corroboration OF this condition is 10
be found I'm the fact that the increase
I'm enumerated births i'm January is but
- over last January. very slight in
crease I'm comparison with the average OF
late years. II Providence touches the
100000 population mark In the state census
OF June next. as was quite confidently
expected by many. 7 shall be greatly sur-
prised and improved conditions must
speedily appear
THE total enumeration Is 37,6l3. of
which 1870 were boys and 1883 were
girls n gain over last years enumera-
tion Of 7S2. This is gain OF 212 per
cent. where a normal gain should be
about $50 per cent and where last years
gain was 457 per cent. Every ward
shows a gain, the Fifth ward leading and
the Second, Eighth and Ninth following
In nrder.-I Iattrlhuta the-uaust.a4 gain i'm
the Fifth 10 some new establishment en-
ploying children and running nights.
''Of the total enumeration 36S63 are re-
ported as attending public schools. 77s
more than last year: 5199 are reported as
attending Catholic schools. $50 more than
last year: 462 ara reported as attending
select schools. SO less than last year: 1850
are reported as attending no schools. 2S5
less than last year. as compared with last
years census report"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-27
BRISTOL WON

On Saturday evening the Young Mems
Christian association basketball team
from Bristol beat the North Kingstowns
at WEXFORD by score OF 80 to a. The
first half was one Of the most exciting
contests played this season. standing at
tho finish 70 points for each side.
Al the opening of the second half North
Kingstown was In the lead for a brief pc
riod, but owing 10 the decisions of the
referee IN calling double fouls, the home
team lost heart and In consequence tho
visitors found little difficulty In forging
ahead. and came out v1ctore
The game. although not satisfactory 20
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-27
SOUGHT To
COLLECT
OLD DEBTS

Forty-hve years ago William Plalsted
was prominent shop keeper In this city
lie trusted customers IN those days. Now
he il 20 years old and a resident I'm Ports
mouth. ~. III. Last Wednesday he left
his home and came 10 Providence 10 in
duce tardy people 90 settle their accounts
with him.
Tho old man arrived here safely s~Td
proceeded 90 sec the sights. lie was Inn
pressed with the changes 20 years had
worked. RE walked till no was tired
and then sought rest In n drug store.
lie finally was taken charge OF by a
policeman and was entertained at the
city's charity building on Eddy street
He was later sent back TO his daughter
In New Hampshire.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-27
National Duck Pin Association Was
Formed Yesterday.
CorbeH-Ne|Son Bout Holds Most in
tereSt for Boxing Sports.

Yesterday afternoon a large number
Of public bowling alley owners and their
representatives held their second meeting
At the New Century club, to take fur
ther action relating 10 the proposed or
ganization to regulate and control the
game OF duck pins
After some informal discussion. in
which the watch words were Uniformity
and cooperation. the meeting was called
TO order by the temporary chairman and
q permanent organization effected. 10 be
known as the National Duck Pin associs-
ton
The following officers were elected.
President, Besser Brown. Providence,
vice president. Michael ]. Flynn, Fall
River; treasurer. Daniel Fitzpatrick.
Providence: executive committee. John
n. Swift. Providence: Jacob Cohon. Provi-
dence: Charles Lynn. Pswtucket; F. c.
Cobb. North Attleboro. and w. @. Leon
ard. Taunton; committee on constitution
and bylaws. n. r. Adams. Pawtucket;
A. 3. Baxter Providence, and Thomas
McCusker. Oneyville The association
voted 20 engage the services OF G. +.
Shattuck 10 act as secretary.
fOllONlS. lNlS tne meeting NOted 10
adjourn subject 10 the call of the chair
man.
Mr.. Swift, result OF his many years
experience IN procuring pins. advocated
measures looking TO the uniformity OF
the quality of the pins 10 be used under
the auspices OF the association. and Il
is expected that his suggestions will be
fsvorably acted upon later
IL has been suggested that II would
be for the best interests OF the sport
10 make the remuneration Of the secre-
tary large enough 10 enable him 10 com
pile the schedules OF the various prin-
cipal leagues, whose teams contest I'm
different localities under the auspices Of
the associa ton, and keep the records OF
the same. While the secretaries OF some
Of the leagues furnish seasonable details
for publication, there Is still great room
for Improvement IN this particular re-
spect.
Ii may be matter OF two or three
weeks before the committee on consti-
tuition and bylaws will be enabled 10
submit a report Of their labors
The meeting was entirely harmonious
and the utmost good feeling prevailed.
The delegates left the place Of meeting
feeling that action had now been taken
that would Ultimately result in the fu-
ture welfare of the popular sport
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-27
RACQUET FINALS

The final round for the gold racquet
championship brought together Saturday
on the courts here Clarence X. Mackay OF
the New York Racquet and Tennis club,
ex-smateur national champion OF the
United states and l. Townsend Irwin Of
the Tuxedo Tennis and Racquet club and
resulted I'm an easy victory for Mackay IN
three straight games.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-27
MORE COLD DAYS.
Temperature Fell Last Night and Left The
Gin al The MSrcy Of Chilly Weather.

During the hours Of daylight yesterday
IL seemed 50 though the sharpness had
been taken out OF the weather. The sun
srone with greater warmth than for many
weeks and the snow melted fast
Towards sun down a chilly breeze came
slong from the north and during the
evening the mercury fell. II fell Is degrees
In eight hours standing at "a degrees at 2
O'Clock a m
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-27

C.. Lawrence; Young Kelly VS. J. Ahesrn,
North Abingdon
F'riday-Sam Langford VS.. Dixie Kid.
Young O'Brien vs.. ". Davis and Young
Quill VS.. w. Riley, Douglass A. c., Chel-
sea; Tom Sullivan VS.. BARLEY Connelley
Portland Gene Bezenah VS. Joe Young,
Covinston, Ky; George Gardner VS.. NJ.
Williams Butte.
saturdsy-Tommy DAILY VS. A. Herrera.
New Orleans.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-27

MRS. wINsJOwS SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over so years by mil.
lions OF mothers for their children while
teething with perfect success II soothes
the child softens the gums allays all
pain; cures wind collie. and Is the best
remedy for Diarrhoea. n will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately Sold by
Druggists In every part OF the world
Twenty ive cents bottle BE sure and
ask for Mrs WinsloW@ 500. ng syrup"
and take no other kind
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-27
yezE~O,

AMERICAS most popular dessert. Received
Highest Award, Gold Medal, Worlds Fair.
St Louis, 1904. Everything in the package
sdd boiling water ard set TO cool. Flsvors:
Lemon, Orange, Raspberry, Strawberry,
Chocolate and Cherry. Order a package Of
each favor from your grocer to-day. leo.
When you make Ice Cream use Jell-O ICE
CREAM Powder. All ingredients in the
package. At ell grocers. pkgs. for 25c.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-27
ANNUAL BANQUET.

The 18th annual mldwinter banquet of
the Rhode Island Alpha NJ Phi Delta
Theta fraternity. located ~ Brown. will
be held at the Crown hotel on Friday
evening next, 90 O'Clock
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-27
POLO CHALLENGE

The Royals would like to challenge any
polo team in the city. Address all chal-
lenges TO Frank Dieo, 95 Knight street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-27

the WEXFORD fans, has not caused them
Ia lose confidence I'm the home team. The
features Of the game were the good play
of Wardwel for the Bristols and the play
or Ward and King for North Kingstown.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-27
What Shall We
Have for Dessert? Z?

This is an important daily question. Let
rs answer II to-day. Try
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-27
NORTH KINGsTowN

n
Sinister. Van Almkirk 3. Abbott 2, Ward.
RYAN, Rigney g Goals from fouls-Duffy,
Wardwell, Van Almkirk 8. Ward 9. North
klngstown given one point for interfer-
cree. Referee-NeW man. Umpire-W.
Rigney. Timer-Byrnes Scorer-Fowler.
Next Saturday a game will he played
with the Holy Name team OF Newport
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-27

providence, II. I. Feb Is, 1875.
The above sale ls this day continued tc
Saturday the nth day Of March 1896 al
the same time and plaCa,
ANDREW MKENzIE.
Deputy Sheriff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-27
ATLANTIC CITY.


Beach Front or Maryland Ave, AIIantie
City. N. J. $3.50 per day up. Ninth Season
WALTER r. DAVIS Manager
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-27

Most select location on the Ocean front.
ATLANTIC CITY. N. J..
With an estabLs shed reputation for ex-
clusiveness and high class patronage. Hot
and cold salt and fresh water In every
bath. Long distance telephone I'm rooms.
Artesian water, Courteous service. Golf
privileges. Illustrated Booklet. Orchestra
OF soloists.
NEWLIN HAINES.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-27
ATLANTIC cITY's NEWEST HOTEL
CHAEFONTE

A modern ten-story hreproof hotel. COM
plete IN every respect on the Beach
THE LEEDS COMPANY.
Always Open. Write for Folder.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-27
GRAND ATLANTIC HOTEL

Virginia Ave. and Beach,
Atlantic City. ~. j.
Rooms en- suite with private baths. Hot
and cold sea water baths. Delightful sun
parlors, steam heated. Excellent table.
Rates 81 90 per day; 5000 weekly. Write
for 1905 Booklet. Coach meets trains.
A. G. MITCHELL a. co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-27
SHERIFFS SALE
ms Onlce, Providence

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AMI
PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS.
Providence Sc:
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1905-09-15
Cure TO STAY Cured.

Wapello, Iowa, Sept. 18th Especially
One of the most remarkable cures
ever recorded in Louisa County is
that of Mrs. Minnie Hart of this place.
Mrs. Hart was in bed for eight
months and when she was able to sit
up she was all drawn up on one side
and could not walk across the room.
Dodd's Kidney Pills cured her. Speak
ing of her cure, Mrs Hart says:
yes, Dodd's Kidney Pills cured me
after l was in bed for eight months
and know the cure was complete for
that was three years ago and have
not been down since. In four weeks
from the time l started taking them
was able to make my garden. No
body can know how thankful l am to
be cured or how much l feel l owe
to Dodd's Kidney Pills"
This case again points out how
much the general health depends on
the Kidneys. Cure the Kidneys with
Dodd's Kidney Pills and nine-tenths
of the suffering the human family is
heir to, will disappear.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1905-09-15
Miss Irene Crosby

Thousands of American women, how.
ever, have found relief from all monthly
suffering by taking Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, as it is the most
thorough female regulator known to
medical science. 1t cures the condition
which causes so much discomfort and
robs menstruation of its terrors.
Miss Irene Crosby, of 3l3 Charlton
Street East Savannah, Ga. writes: :,
Lydia E. Pnkham's Vegetable Compound
is a true friend to woman. 1t has been OF
great benefit to me, curing me of irregular
and painful menstruation when everything
else had failed, and gladly recommend 1t to
other suffering women"
Women who are troubled with pain
full or irregular menstruation, back
ache, bloating Tor fatulence), leucor-
rhea, falling, Inflammation or ulcera-
ton of the uterus, ovarian troubles,
that bearing-down feeling, dizzi-
ness, faintness, indigestion, nervous
prostration or the blues, should take
immediate action to ward off the seri-
GUS consequences, and be restored to
perfect health and strength by taking
lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, and then write to Mrs. Pink
ham, Lynn, Mass, for further free ad-
vice. Thousands have been cured by
SO doing.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1905-09-15
THEY DISCOVERED BANANAS.
English Merchant Adventures Secur
ed Them $40 Years Ago.

English Merchant Adventures Secur-
ed Them $40 Years Ago.
A boom in the banana trade in Eng
land reminds correspondent of "The
Liverpool Courier" that 1t is $40
years since the fruit was discovered
by English merchant adventures. In
1865 is to be found the earliest refer
ence to banana. 1t is in Captain Lau-
donniere's second voyage unto Flori-
d." in that year and the year follow
ing. Here is the passage, and it will
be observed the word is spelled
"Ananas" Dominica is one of the
fayrest islands of the West, full OF
hills, and of very good smell. Whose
singularities desiring to know as we
passed, and seeking also to refresh
ourselves with fresh water, l made the
mariners cast anker, after we had
sayled about half along the coast
thereof. AS soon as we had cast an
ker two Indians Inhabitants Of thai
place. sayled towards us in two ca
noes full of fruit of great excellence
which they called Ananas."
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1905-09-15
Protection for Ruins.

Great Britain's government has de-
cided to secure and protect for the
nation the ancient ramparts erected
by Edward l, around the town of Ber'
wick-on-Tweed. These ruins are OF
great antiquarian and historical value
They form one of the most interesting
monuments of the bitter strife that
existed for centuries between England
and Scotland, as they are situated
right on the border. The walls in
clude the old bell tower from which
flaring beacon gave warning to the
English farmers Of the approach Of
the bands of marauding Scots. -
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1905-09-15
wowdownestu Newspaper.

Randolph r. Freeman printed the
first newspaper issued below the level
of the sea. 1t comes out at Indio, a
station in the Mojave desert, on the
Southern Pacific railroad. He calls it
"The Submarine" He once describ-
ed his journal as "the lowdownest
newspaper on EARTH" he uses paper
of submarine tint" and announces
that his office 'is located 212 feet
from" -. His editorial departments
are called along the Coral Strand
and "The Undertow," and his funny
department is dedicated to McGinty.
Another Mojave desert journal is pub
lished at The Needles, and is called
1.-THE Needles Eye"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1905-09-15
In About Two Hours.

In how short a time tree can be
converted into a newspaper was tried
recently. At 1885 a. m. three trees
were felled and taken to a nearby
paper factory. BY 9:34 the first sheet
of paper issued from the machines.
The printing works of the nearest
newspaper were about two miles dis
tant: The paper was carried there in
a motor-car at full speed, the presses
set to work and exactly at 10 a. m.
the newspaper was ready printed.
The whole process from the forest to
the reader thus only occupied the
space of two hours and twenty-five
minutes.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1905-09-15
Famous woman,s Exploit.

Mrs. French Sheldon. the famous
woman explorer, believes that her
greatest triumph was her descent to
the shores of Lake Chala in Africa.
The lake lies deep down in the crater
of an extinct volcano. No less au-
thority than Sir Henry Johnston de-
clared that nobody unless possessed
of the holding capacity of an ape or
the wings of bird, could ever de-
scend the almost perpendicular and
smooth cliffs to the water far below.
But Mrs. French Sheldon got down
to the lake, and sailed across and
around 1t.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1905-09-15
SLAMS KING A "scoRCHER."
Being an Ardent Automobiles Wor
ries His Ministers.

The King of Siam is an ardent auto
mobilist, and his "scorching" has
worried his ministers, who are
anxious about the safety of the royal
neck. They presented to their august
master the following petition:
"At the service of your majesty
there are bearers, and when time
presses, carriages. We therefore be-
seech you to give up the use of motor
cars, or at least to go at more mod
crate pace. This is expected by the
dynasty and your people. We have
been too much alarmed to remain sill
ent."
To which his majesty sententiously
replied in a marginal note: Danger
lies not in the motors, but in the
hearts of men,"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1905-09-15
Does George Boss HeIen2

Helen Gould, it is rumored, has
been forbidden by her brother, Geo
Gould, to contribute any more money
to the anti-Mormon movement. Miss
Gould, who financed entirely the fight
against Brigham Roberts, intended
giving literally to the women in theil
present campaign. The Mormons
saw the railroads, and the George
Gould injunction is the result, so the
story runs.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1905-09-15
Why Moths Seek Flame.

Moth fly into the candle flame be-
cause their eyes can stand only a
small amount of light. When, there
fore, they come within the light Of a
candle, their sight is overpowered and
their vision confused; and as they
cannot distinguish objects, they pur-
sue the light itself, and fly into the
flame.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1905-09-15

Every housekeeper should know
that if they will buy Defiance Cold
Water Starch for laundry use they
will save not only time, because it
never sticks to the iron, but because
each package contains 16 Ozone full
pound-while all other Cold Water
Starches are put up in A-pound pack
ages, and the price is the, same, 10
cents. Then again because Defiance
Starch is free from all injurious chem
icals. If your grocer tries to sell you q
1907. package it is because he has
q stock on hand which he wishes to
dispose of before he puts in Defiance.
He knows that Defiance Starch has
printed on every package In large let
tiers and figures &c ozs." Demand
Defiance and save much time and
money and the annoyance Of the iron
sticking. Defiance never sticks.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1905-09-15
French Army Discipline.

In the French army an officer whose
duty it is to report on junior is OBJ
liged to show him the original report
and obtain his signature to it, as
proof that he has made himself mas
ter of the contents. The general OIL
Ger is not permitted to express any
opinion on the matter until he OBJ
tains from the one accused a written
defense.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1905-09-15
Women Study Labor Problems.

Twenty-Five delegates from the Wo-
men Workers League of Great
Britain and Ireland have come to New
York for the purpose of studying labor
conditions in this country. The Coun-
tess of Warwick was instrumental in
their coming.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1905-09-15
Insist on GETTING X.

Some grocers say they don't keep
Defiance Starch. This is because they
have a stock on hand Of other brands
containing only ~ OF in a package.
which they won't be able to sell first.
because Defiance contains 16 OF. for
the same money.
Do you want 16 OF. instead of - OF.
for same money? Then buy Defiance
Starch. Requires no cooking.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1905-09-15
Belqium's Town of Fools.

Gheel, in Belgium, is town of fools.
Imbeciles are sent there as to an
asylum, but, instead of being shut up
and deprived of the pleasures of lib
erty, they are allowed to enjoy them
selves like reasonable beings.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1905-09-15

small or the back
and had such fire.
quent dizzy spells
t h a t l .coul d
S C arc e ly 6 e t
about the house.
The urinary pas
sages were also
quit e irregular.
Monthly periods
were so distress
ing | Dire a d e d
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1905-09-15
DISGRACE to be Unmarried.

An unmarried woman in Russia re-
CARDS her condition as disgrace, and
when the case seems hopeless the girl
leaves home and enters a convent,
making a virtue of necessity.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1905-09-15
PAINFUL PERIODS
AMERICAN WOMEN FIND RELIEF
The Case OF Miss Irene Crosby Is One
Of Thousands of Cures Made by Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.

How many women realize that men
situation is the balance wheel of a
yoman's life, and while no woman is
entirely free from periodical suffering
it is not the plan of nature that women
should suffer so severely.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1905-09-15

their approach. This was my condi-
ton for four years. Doan's Kidney
Pills helped me right away when |
began with them, and three boxes
cured me permanently"
r'oster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
For sale by all dealers. Price, 80
cents per box.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1905-09-15

1t is'a sure sign that you are get
ting well acquainted in town when
people owe you money.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1905-09-15

ElTe permanently cured No fits after
= first day of Dr. Kline Great Nerve kestor
err. Send for FREE $500 trial bottle and treatise.
DIR r. II. KLINE. Ltd 93l Arch Street. Phadelphle "a
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1905-09-15

CDR. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy
cured me Of Disease and Gravel Able physicians
failed" Mrs L. P. Miner. Burghi O. sloo bottle
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1905-09-15

Many a man who is unable to do
the things he would is too lazy to DO
the things he could.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1905-09-15

Defiance Starch is guaranteed biggest
and best or money refunded. 10
ounces, 10 cents. Try 1t now.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1905-09-15

1t doesn't take woman with sharp
features to cut another woman on the
street.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1905-09-15

Lots of natural born fools blame
love and whisky for their supposed
downfall.