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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-30
EAST PROVIDENCE.
Union Temperance Meeting at
the Haven M. {. Church
Capt. Romsr Takes Party Down
the Bay on Fishing Trip
Advertisements for The News may be
Ieft at Alexander Munroe's Boston Store
Watchemoket square.

a union temperance meeting was held
at Haven M. Il. church last evening. The
church was filled and anon gthe organ
izations present was the local branch Of
the Woman's Christian Temperance Union
with the president, Mrs William Deaett.
which entered the church I'm a body. The
exercises were opened with a prayer by
the Rev. George w. Rigler, pastor of the
Second Baptist church. Then followed
Scripture reading by Rev. l.. G. Gordon
OF the United Congrega tional Church. and
an address by the Rev. w. w. Booth.
pastor OF the Haven NJ r. Church. The
exercises closed with a benediction by the
Rev. Allen Brown OF the Universalist
church.
BETTER LUCK THIS TIME.
Capt. Charles L. Romer took down the
bay a party OF jolly spirits I'm his launch
big tf5rt -yesteFaay y.-TAey- spent part
of the day i'm fishing for fiat fish and made
an excellent haul. The Village butcher"
was high hook After the party became
tired OF fishing IL went 10 Prudence ISL
and. where Capt. Romer made a bake.
This was the captains first bake OF the
season and IL was "a success.
FOUR MEN RESCUED.
John Hollis and Herbert Salisbury fig
ured IN rescue near Pomham Light late
yesterday afternoon. Mr.. Hollis was
standing on the beach when ne saw a
sail boat containing four men capsze. He
Jumped into a good-sized slSff and went TO
the mems assistance. He succeeded in
getting them to cling on 10 his boat and
in the meantime Mr.. Salisbury was get
ting his naphtha launch under way and
with this towed the two boats and the
men ashore. The men who were rescued
did not care TO give their names
MINOR. MENTION.
The Volunteer fire department expects
to see the town hall crowded TO the doors
tomorrow evening when the several COM
panies hold a joint concert and ball.
The Imperial Social Club will hold it's
last whist party of the season IN the
rooms on Taunton avenue this evening.
Capt. Thomas Rich is again confined TO
his home on Leonard avenue by sick
ness.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-30

There Is constant complaint In the re-
port OF our consuls OF tho failure Of
Americans 10 secure accurate know,edgc
of new markets. The English and Ger
mans are very careful IN this regard.
while with our merchants IL Is hit or
miss policy that is usually pursued
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-30

Astrological journals are now TO be
heard from concerning the San Fran
one they will quarrel among themselves
over the question as TO which one pre-
dicted 1t first and had the best reason
for not mentioning It until afterward.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-30

The Standard OH company has made a
decided success OF it's efforts to control
the oil market in Manchuria and there is
sull big demand for American lumber,
-four and cotton goods in the country SO
recently the subject OF contention be-
tween the old and the new in the Gar
East.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-30

The minority IN the English parliament
Is in sore straits for events since the gen
eral election have not shaped themselves
according TO their wishes. When the
electors got at the Chamberlain Balfour
combination there was complete over
throw. Even the few Unlonists returned
were not united on the great question
Of fiscal reform which Mr. Chamberlain
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-30
WHAT OTHERS
ARE SAYING

The coming elections will give the peo-
pie OF France a chance 20 be heard. ana
these are in the mass and at the bottom,
conservative, and not represented by the
voclferous socialist and anarchist leaders.
who are improving the situation to carry
on a vigorous agitation. Cleveland
Plain Dealer
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-30

''When the movement from an ordinary
strike leaned toward open sedition and re-
bellion, famed by the professional agita-
tors from Paris the government should
have changed its policy 20 meet the
change I'm the situation. Boston Ad-
vertiser.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-30

The little cities and towns of the coun-
Try are doing more proportionately for the
san Francisco sufferers than the big ones.
and the big ones. It must bo confessed.
arc doing themselves proud
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-30

Those senators who are providing mix
ture OF wood alcohol and Standard oil had
better beware of offering the country such
a nauseating combination.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-30

II Is entirely In order TO remind Con-
gress that whatever It docs for San Fran
cisco should he done speedily. This Is a
matter that calls for immediate action
and will not stand postponement TO some
future session.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-30

The third republic will probably stln be
In existence in France after tomorrow
though there may be cause FOR mourn
ing on The part of many OF its citizens.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-30

president Bear really ought 10 explain
how adding 10 cents TO the price OF a ton
OF coal would make an increase or 20
cents. Did any OF the coal operators have
so much 'fads and frills' i'm their early
schooling that their arithmetic is affect
ed?"-New York World.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-30
NO. 5412 LADIES' SHIRT WAIST
SLEEVES

The sleeves shown in the Illustration are
exceedingly smart and stylish and are
suitable either for shirt waists or the
fancy blouse waists The regulation shirt
waist sleeve has a lap on the outside and
straight wristbaad. The full shirt waist
sleeve may be tucked or gathered into a
straight cum. The fancy blouse sleeve Is
tucked on the inside OF the arm and pro-
vision IL made for either elbow or full
length. All the seasons waistings are
appropriate for the designs. The medium
size win require IA yards OF ss-inch ma
terial.
Ladies' Shirt Waist Sleeves No. 5ila
Sizes corresponding 10 g. "a. 80, Ss, 40 and
i2-inch bust measure.
Full set mailed ON receipt OF ten
cents
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-30

Incidentally II Rev. Dr.. Crapsey relies
on st. Paul he must recall that unless
Christ be risen from the dead then is oui
faith i'm vain.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-30

Castro is coming and IL Is a matter OF
interest 10 know how many Venezuelan
marriage certificates he is bringing with
him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-30

These earthquake and volcano disasters
serve at least one useful purpose-they
give the Panama canal needed rest.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-30

Again Father Gapon is reported as
being dead. Perhaps his press agent is
simply doing something to earn his salary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-30

"The French government has been slow
to realize the danger. but IL has at last
awakened 10 the gravity OF the situation
The approach OF the elections and the de-
sire of the political elements not 10 Of
fend labor by the threat Of severe re-
preston is described as the reason for the
vacllation which was at first shown. -
Albany Journal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-30

Registration shows a decided lead over
last year. but there are over $1,000 per-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-30

What is termed
n new idea has
been born I'm Wall
Street. II has
taken the form OF
an organization
L.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-30

sons In Providence who have thus far
neglected this highly important duty.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-30

"Gen. Horace Porter, who spent s35,00o
In searching for the body OF John Paul
Jores. will not permit the government TO
reimburse htr1, but-ha suggested
the $50, 600 be added 10 the appropriation
of 100000 for the crypt In the chapel at
Annapolis, where the remains will finally
be placed But why, If the 100000 crypt is
good enough? h?"-Boston Globe.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-30

'The late John DAILY, who Is said to
have been the wealthiest professional
gambler I'm the country. with the excep-
tion of Richard Canheld, is also said TO
have lost as much money betting on
horse races as he won in his own line OF
business. The moral of which is-well,
there isn't "'-Boston Herald.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-30

"But the Sarrien cabinet has other and
more serious causes for worry. 1t is con-
fldent OF it's ability 10 handle the religious
end OF the impending struggle. What Is
causing II the most concern Is the In
croasing unrest I'm the ranks OF the prole-
tariat."-Phlladelphia Inquirer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-30

''If II Is true, as DR. Lee Howard says.
that the delight in fast automobiling and
the craving for strong drink are etiologi-
cally one and the same thing, the provi-
sion In the New Jersey law penallzing In
toxicated persons for driving motors
should logically result IN the banishment
OF a considerable number of Automobiles
from the state."--New York Sun.
The Delta independent., 1906-04-06
Nvm ,.GrapAe." !"
CHAPTER II,

John Ogden turned his head: the
muzzle of Winchester carbine was
within an inch Of his neck, and the
Sherifs cruel eyes were behind 1t.
Ogden felt numb and nerveless. In a
Hash he saw the significance of the
words; he was as bird within strik-
ing distance of a rattlesnake.
walk out Of this" said the Sheriff.
Ogden turned to the door, meeting
the eager faces of crowd Of people
who had heard the shot. The sheriff
beckoned to two men.
Take him to the casa, boys. and stay
by him."
The promptness Of action and lack
Of ofiicial ceremony in Western trials
by jury Is one Of the features of from
tier life. At eight o'clock in the morn.
ing John Ogden had been a free man
by noon he was on trial for his life.
The courthouse was the largest room
In the hotel, q convenient spot, for the
judge was the hotel proprietor. Johns
trial lasted exactly two hours. Sheriff
Lassiter. "our worthy ofIicer of law"
as Judge Sanderbach explained to the
eastern visitors assembled to enjoy the
ceremony. gave his evidence with a
dignity and self-restraint that was
much admired. He stated briefly, how
when passing the post-ofice. he had
heard the sounds OF struggle inside
followed by revolver shot. and enter
ing had discovered the deceased In a
dying condition. the prisoner standing
over him. pistol in hand.
Long before this Ogden had re-
covered himself
''It is a lie." he blurted out, In re-
spouse to q bland and courteous ques-
tion from the Judge. "a foul lie from
beginning to end"
do you say SO. now?" echoed the
Sheriff's attorney. the only lawyer IN
town. That. reckon. will be most
interesting news to the Jury. Please tell
US why?"
The cowboy gave his account OF the
incident, and then the lawyer passed
Q very pleasant and profitable half.
The Delta independent., 1906-04-06

on the point of addressing her. when
she rose and with very stately in.
clination of her head said: I am the
Shah Jehan,' at the same time ex.
tending tiny hand covered with jew.
els. When l had somewhat recovered
from my confusion l noticed that, al.
though of diminutive stature, she had
a very handsome. intellectual face.
She wore close fitting pantaloons OF
gold brocade, embroidered Jacket and
q muslin toque"
The present Begun still keeps up
the restriction Of the "purdah." When
she was presented to the Prince OF
Wales at Indore. she was crowned with
gold, her face yelled behind a burka
Of light blue and her figure draped in
blue of deeper shade
The reign Of women in Bhopal Is
likely to cease with the death Of the
present Begun, for she has two sons
and a daughter, and the heir.apparent
is the Oldest son.
The Delta independent., 1906-04-06
BY ARTHUR PATERSON

servant, and general help at the post
ONCE, and was on the premises this
morning. When the trouble began, ne
had secreted himself where he could
see all that went on, and had been an
eye witness to the quarrel; had seen
Lassiter fire the fatal shot, and with
great difficulty had contrived to escape
detection and capture. Terrified he had
ridden off to his brother and told him
all. Jose wishing to save Ogden, but
knowing the contempt with which the
evidence Of Mexican would betreated.
and the danger to his brother If they
had moved In the matter, had been in
despair, until a thought came upon
who happened to be the banker of the
remaining portion Of his legacy.
Clincher paced up and down the room,
his face growing darker every moment,
and little Maxine when he was brought
in, was horribly scared. But when Mr..
Clincher questioned with gentle firm.
ness he concealed nothing. At the end
the storekeeper fell into deep thought,
the Mexicans eagerly watching his face.
ut will cost money" he said aloud.
half to himself. half to them. Why
should spend money on a darned
cowboy?
Money" cried Jose, the rest Of the
speech being beyond him. Il have
money. Yes. me: Senior Don Jose Ilario
Gallegos. All the money that lies with
you will spend to save his life-every
dollar"
"Pshaw. you are fool" was the
rough rejoinder. Your heads turned.
What's he to you. boy?"
my friend" and the dark eyes fash
ed. "Senor. he took my part when all
others were my enemies. and after he
took my hand as II he had been a
brother. ! will never forget-he took
my hand. You." with a quaint plying
smile, you. Senior Ed, are an Ameri
cano; you will not understand"
Mr.. Clincher stared at this sudden
change OF tone, but there was no time
for puxzling out enigmas.
"Have 1t as you will, boy" he said
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hour in cross-examination. during
which Ogden's previous assault upor
the Sheriff was introduced into the
case In . manner which completely
ruined any chance Of acQuittal he
might otherwise have had. Ultimately
q verdict Of Guilty OF murder" was
given by the jury and sentence Of death
by hanging solemnly passed by the
Judge. the execution to take place at
sunrise the next morning. The prisoner
was then marched back To his cell-an
empty shanty-the court adjourned for
lunch. and those who had witnessed
the trial went quietly home. Only one
person felt at all uneasy. This was q
Mr.. Edward Cllncher, the storekeeper
and Oldest resident In the town. The
most shabbily dressed and insignificant
Of men In appearance. Ed" Clincher
was the richest man in the country;
and his dollars had been accumulated
by twenty years. hard work. endurance
OF much hardship. and constant danger
to life and limb.
"A queer bit there" he muttered to
himself as he stepped out OF the hotel
blinking In the bright sunlight. Burt
IN paying OF scores for that pounding.
wonder-well. WELL" shaking himself,
what does II matter to me? Hello. jose
Oallegos-"
A hand had been laid on his arm;
and brown face, now sickly yellow
with anxiety. was eagerly peering into
his.
'Oh, 6enor Edwardo, me want to
speak you. bad. All. carambal very. very
bad"
Tho hoy was mad with excitement.
and Ed. q kindly man with Mexicans
and especially with this one, scothed
him like q child.
''There-there. little fool" he said
In Spanish. "What's to dof Walt, now;
don't try firing OF like pistol at half.
cock. Como into the store and talk"
jose yielded with q grimance follow
Ing Mr.. Clincher to a capacious log
and adobe building. and once inside. he
poured forth In the most voluble Of
Spanish, story that moved both Mr..
Clincher and his wife. who listened
with her husband. to EXPLANATIONS Of
horror and indignation. II appeared
that JosS's younger brother. Maxlmo, q
hd q thirtsea, had besn cook, house
The Delta independent., 1906-04-06

quietly. "we'll share the expense. meb.
be. I'll have q letter to write. which
you must take to Jonathan Hame.
who's Ogden's boss. and told me once
Ogden would beat the band for honesty
and grit. vamos, now"
1t was ten miles to Hame's ranch,
but the Mexicans caught the cattleman
Just as he was OF for n holiday In the
Eastern States. BY sundown he was in
pClincher's store.
That evening the Clincher family
supped late. They entertained a dozen
guests. and II was pleasant, soctable
supper. for all the men were neighbors
and friends. At the head OF the table
sat Clincher. the host. quiet and serene:
on his right. Jonathan Hame. the hrg.
est owner Of cattle In the county. a
trife absent in manner. but as undis.
turbcd as his friend; opposite was n
slim, hard-featured man. Collett, the
sheep king: and on his right Dan
Bacon. most successful breeder Of
horses in New Mexico. and SO the list
went on. After the supper. Clincher
rose quietly from his chair. and locked
the door. Friends" he said. returning
to the table, 1--WE must talk business
now"
All this time Ogden was locked In
tho Casa awaiting his fate. with his
coat rolled up for pillow. he lay on
his back gazing up through the graf.
ing at the sky. Hope was all gone
nothing left but dreary, bitter des.
pair. Thus thrown back upon his
thoughts. his mind few away from his
present surroundings, over land and
sea, nve thousand miles. back to the
smoky Lancashire town where he was
born. and where all no loved In the
world were now living. His father.
his brothers, his mother-here he
choked. and hot tears streamed down
his cheeks unchecked. She had been
q very foolish mother. John had been
her first.born. and she had petted him.
spoilt him. cuddled him. He had re.
paid her ~ . willful young daredevil
will. by trampling upon her with care
less scorn. and utterly defying any
later attempts At control, yet No had
loved her passionately. and for her
sake had resisted many grim tempta.
tion.
II will writs." he said aloud. "soms
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ment recognizing the
wonderful work OF the
Salvation Army In ex-
tending to @ e n era !
Booth the freedom Of
London.
II you love your chill
dren, and of course you
do. you will want them
to read this story that
they may know the hor-
rors, the dangers and
the temptations Of city
life. II they are dissat-
tstied with the old farm
this Is the story they
should read that they
may more fully under
stAnd the full meaning
Of life In the sity. There
y one other character
in this story and this
Character has big. tired
eyes which gaze out
from the thron9 at the
beauty Of Lady Lefty
with a strange envy.
The teachings OF the
story point to The ideals
Of Christ. II 10 grano,
instructive. fascinating
and awakening. Every
picture drawn by the
skillcd pen Of Arthur
Appltn. Its author. will
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a. - a@a<-@ -
Other stories OF Ad-
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and mystery will crowd
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use the following:
Th< Er9iishn,drs Ad-
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"Th< Nantac's Manu-
HIS Change Of Heart
That B'sssei Baby"
. Th< Broken Dplidr,"
"Ths Making Of Molly"
Ny Nrsf and Last
Firfdfton,"
Hearfs L-rdd--
and s,ores of others,
really too many to list
here.
We want to include
you In the thousands
who are now regular
readers Of our maSa-
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stories, 50 remember
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Be reproduced in our columns
The etory Alone IL worth d 50 hut get Il ali
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to the AOTsEAOID MONTHLY. thres
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FIRST WOMAN B4LLIFF. E
Portla"dt, Oregon has Appointed
Mrs. NJ. E. Daggett

The first woman bailiff ever appoint
ed in Portland, Oregon, was recently
sworn into office. She is Mrs. NJ. E.
Daegett, who for the past three months
has been engaged as a volunteer officer
in the Portland Juvenile Court.
The Delta independent., 1906-04-06

chapters of the greatest English story ever written
deals with the deepest meanings Of nfe faacinat.
Ing. thrilling and educating. Send your subecrip-
ton to-day. Address:
HOUSEHOLD MONTHLY,
Department Il,
:S1.3 Congress street, B0stsu, Maso.
The Delta independent., 1906-04-06

Frozen SOUP In small leather sacks,
is carried by travellers In Eastern
Siberia. Frozen milk IL also carried in
the same way.
The Delta independent., 1906-04-06

The Mexican lap dog 10 tho smallest
member Of the dog family.
The Delta independent., 1906-04-06

Tho hour was divided into sixty
minutes because no other small number
has ~ many divisions n sixty. II
can he evenly divided BY & :. 4. s. 9.
~. 1b. 20 and ~
The Delta independent., 1906-04-06

Chrysanthemums were grown Il
China before the eleventh centuary.
The Delta independent., 1906-04-06

A pound Of phosphorus will head
1000. 900 matches.
The Delta independent., 1906-04-06

they may understand
what life in q big city
really means. They
should read this story TO
learn what Lady Lefty
learned in her effort to
reform London's East
end. She sees there the
molly crowds thronging
the streets; the ragged
and hungry looking
children touch a chord
In her heart As you
read this wonderful
narrative of the condi-
tions Of life in a great
city, you appreciate
more fully the blessings
Of the country.
The squalor and suf-
ferings are pictured by
the author OF this won-
derful story; the men
and women searching
the turbulent sea. reach
ing out and saving lost
souls; also the great
work OF the Salvation
Army. Lady Lefty be-
comes 20 strangely fas-
cinated by the new
views OF life that she
ahandons her own pal
Atial home, forsakes and
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denounces the aristocracy and takes up her hfe
among the lower elements Of modern life. Tho
story fascnAtes strangely but also educates II 10
the greateet English story ever written.
The Delta independent., 1906-04-06

The entire life of Mrs. Daggett has
In devoted to charity. She is the
lighter of a Methodist clergyman
nd was born in Kentucky. When a
uung girl she went to Kansas with
.rr parents and was in that state in
. days when it was known as Bleed.
- Kansas" Mrs. Daggett began her
work when quite young and
~oluently came to grief.
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Baines Of the Salvation Army.
FLOkRIE GRAY-An East End friend OF
BILL ALIAS-The Terror. .
You should read this story, and, II you live in the
country, You should have your children read II. %
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clTC P~ruAncntiy Cured No nts nervousness after
. drst days OF pr. klinss Great Nerve X. =,
storcr send for fREE. - % trial btte and rs ais<
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1906-01-03
World NEWS BY CABLE
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ARRssTINe EXTREMISTS.

ARREsTiNG EXTREMISTS.
st. Petersburg. Jan. 1.-THE arrests
of extremists continue. The restora
ton of telegraphic and railroad service
with Riga is expected today.
5looDsHED AT RIGA.
Riga. January 2.-Tbree hundred
workmen attacked a detachment Of
dragons yesterday. Nineteen were
killed on both sides. and all the sua.
yiving workmen captured.
ANOTHER STRIKE AT MOSCOW.
Moscow, Jan. 2.-The employees OF
all factories here have struck.
HIGGINS FACTION VICTORY.
New York, Jan. flames Wads-
worth, Jr., son-in-law of John Hay, has
been chosen in Republican caucus for
speaker OF the State Assembly. This
is victory fof the Higgins faction.
NO MORE REBATES.
New York, Jan. 1.-The Equitable
New York and Mutual Life Insurance.
Companies have agreed to abolish re-
bates on premiums. Grover Cleveland
will referee all disputes.
kENTucKY'S NEXT SENATOR.
Frankfort, KY, Jan. 2.-Ex.Con-
gresham Thomas S. Paynter is the
nominee Of the Democratic caucus for
senator, which is equivalent to election