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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-27
FAITHFUL SERVICE
is WELL REWARDED

Agent Walter p. Coria OF tho Mer.
chants and Miners Transportation com
pany on Jan. will take up his new duties
in charge OF the Baltimore office OF the
company.
He will he succeeded her by James
Barry, who for is years has been en-
ployed at the conpany's Boston terminal.
working his way up TO the chief clerkship.
Mr.. Coria has been an important figure
I'm tho commerce Of the port. and also
I'm the business interests OF the COM
munity for years lie has been with tho
Merchants and Miners hero for y years,
chief clerk for seven years. and agent
since May q. 1900. Since his appointment
to tho agency Mr.. Coria has made a great
record tho business Of tho company out
OF Providence having increased enor-
mously.
Mr.. Coria was born ~ years ago at
North Wilbraham. Mass. When he was
four years aid the family moved TO this
city, and settled in the old Third ward.
where Mr.. Coria has lived since
His goodness OF heart. unfailng cour-
tesy and business abilities have made him
highly esteemed I'm all quarters. There Is
great regret among tho employees who
have been under Mr.. Coria, who feel that
they are losing a good friend
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-27
TOE DANCING
COMBINATION Of
ART AND AGONY

Too dancing. with it's art and agony,
was entertainingly exploited by Miss
Maude Emery in her dressing room at
Keith's. where she is the special attrac-
tion OF the pretty little comedy sklt, with
Franz Ebert. the famous lillputian. en-
titled "Dan Cupid this week.
There will never be very many toe
dancers" she said. rather gravely. for
the very simple reason that 1t requires
years of practice and a great amount Of
physical suffering before one has mastered
the art OF bearing the entire weight OF
the body on the tip toes. II you would
form a slight idea of what strain II means
on the muscles OF the feet and limbs, try
A. yourself some night In your room, after
you have removed your shoes. have not
the least idea you will care for second
expierence.
'The few toe dancers on the stage today
started as / did, as a child. The first ef-
forts at bearing the weight on tho toes
are with the aid OF chair or something
else on which the beginner can rest her
weight. She must practice this for long
time, a few minutes at time and great
many times a day Gradually the period
or resting on the toes is heightened and at
last after perhaps six months OF hard
practice. she finds she can balance on her
toes for just a minute
"All this time she has been suffering In
tensely with her feet They ache fearfully
st first. and so dc the muscles and ten
dcns OF the legs. Thew also swell up and
we toe dancers look back on those days of
learning as upon a nightmare. Even in
after years IL Is sometimes painful and
our feet are made sore by the dancing.
Then We have 10 rub them with alcohol
and soothing lotions.
Toe dancing is very tiresome at all
times: and the audience seldom has an
idea that the smiling girl gliding lightly
about the stage on her toes is I'm mortal
agony and almost falls fainting In the
wings as she leaves the stage after her
dance.
'The professional dancers must be more
or less an athlete and must keep in train
ing at all times. This means long walks
every day. plenty OF fresh air and exer-
else. good nourishng food and constant
practice Even a day or two without proc
tice stiffens one up greatly. The dancer
too. must possess natural aptitude and
have a natural talent for the work. other
wise she can never become a graceful
dancer.
II have been on the stage since ! was
a child and have been dancing almost as
long; but one OF the days IL will become
too strenuous for me. and then Will have
10 bow myself out as gracefully as | can,
and let some other girl, who has nerve
CROUCH, take my place. Most girls who
give Il n trial. however. only try IL once
and then are through with II forever
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-27
TAPS" TONIGHT
AT OPERA HOUSE

Military life Is the theme of the play
Taps" lights ouD, an adoption from the
German. in which John f. Kellerd will be
seen at the Providence Opera house to-
night His characterization of Sergt Volk-
hardt L. another OF the excellent portray
ais for which this powerful actor has be-
come noted Thrilling situations offer him
the opportunity for a strength and per
fection Of tecnique which he never fails
10 employ. The play deals with the con-
ditions in the GERMANY army. it's petty
strife and tragic heart burnings Mr.
Kellerd has excellent support the names
OF the cast including Miss Viola Fortes-
cue, In the leading female character. also
Alexander s Frank, Warren T. Conlon.
David Murray, Elwyn Easton and others
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-27
ASKS AID FOR THE
DESTITUTE CHINESE

The local branch OF the National Red
Cross has issued the following appeal
ITO us amidst our prosperity and
abundance comes the cry of starving mil
lions in far country. In populous
province OF China the disastrous floods
have ruined the crops and dire is the dis
tress OF the people. Mr.. Rodgers, the
United States consul at Shanghai, cables
20 the state department that the famine
conditions are daily growing worse and
that immense numbers are unquestionably
starving; and that the sickly, afflicted
and old are left I'm the famine district
while refugees are concentrating in the
adjacent cities where they are poorly
provided for.
IAN appeal has come TO President
Roosevelt from n relief committee of for
eign consuls and other prominent men OF
Shanghai for flour and food supplies and
the American National Red Cross willing
" takes up the duty OF collecting funds
for the purchase OF such food supplies tn
he forwarded, with the consent OF con-
gress. on government transports TO these
suffering people.
THE Chinese minister received from
China and from his countrymen I'm the
United States $4,000 for tho relief Of the
Chinese in San Francisco. Fifty thousand
dollars OF this amount however, was
given 10 the general relief fund of Oak
land for the assistance OF all refugees.
Better and richer will be our happiness
et this holiday season II from our plenty
we. each Of us. according to our ability.
help to relieve tho sufferings Of these
starving men, women and children along
the valley OF the Yangtsi river
Contributions for this purpose may he
sent to Edward Aborn Greene. Red
Cross treasurer IL Westminster stree,
Providence. who will at once acknowledge
and remit them to the National Red Cross
treasurer at Washington"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-27
JAPAN WILL INCREASE
ITS STANDING ARMY

Victoria, y. c., Dec. 27-According 10
sdviccs brought here by the steamer Tosu
Maru. the military secretary of the Jap
anese government intends TO increase tho
army until the standing forces number
with Russia.
The program also calls for increases
In anaW shipments by an expenditure OF
s23.5Oo0o0 over last year. IL has also been
agreed that Sl0o.OcoOo0 be appropriated I'm
instalments as special expenditures for
new ships and restoration Of the present
feet and armaments TO an efficient state.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-27
EAST PROVIDENCE.
Howard Lodge, K, Of P, Holds
Annual Election Of Officers
F. ". Whittemore ELECTED Su.
perinte ldent Of Public Schools
Advertisements and items for Tho
News-Democrat car be left at AiexanueT
M,,nro's Boston store. Q Warren avenue.

Howard lodge, knights of Pythias.
has a long and busy session last eve-
ming, the rank Of esquire and the rank
of knight being conferred upon two
candidates. Two applications for mem-
bership were received. The election of
officers for 1909 resulted as follows;
Chancellor commander, Il. III. Patterson;
vice chancellor. G, r. Mowry; prlate.
Albert Vance; master OF work, Arthur
Adams keeper OF records and seal, ".
r. Stoyles master of finance, c. IL.
Hammerlund. master Of exchequer. c..
H. Chase; master at arms. Albert
Thrasher: inner guard, John Fariand;
outer guard. James Garrity; trustees.
H. f. Stoyles, II. r. Snow and John
Farland
ELECTED A SUPERINTENDENT.
The school committee met last eve-
ming and elected +. +. Whittemore.
now superintendent of schools at South
Hadley Fails Mass, as superintendent.
He will assume his duties on or about
Feb. l. During that time MIR. Horton.
the present superintendent, will serve.
Mr. James f.. Murphy was elected TO
TAX the school census and Frederick
D Burdick truant officer.
MINOR MENTION.
At the meeting Of the East Providence
Fishing club held In their parlors on
Valley street last evening appointed the
following members 10 nominate a corps of
officers for 1907: Joseph eastman. James
Hayes and Henry u. Monegan
Grand Patriarch Albro and STAFF of the
Grand Encampmeut Of Odd Fellows Will
make an official visit to Fraternity en-
Campment OF this place this evening.
William +. Straight who underwent an
operation az the Rhode Island hospital. il
now at his home and TO all appearances
will finally recover.
The Christmas tree exercises held by ST.
Marks Episcopal church last evening was
a very enjoyable affair.
The East Providence bowling team won
two strings of the Woodmen's club last
evening.
At the session of the Seventh district
court this morning three men were each
fined 50 and costs for being intoxicated,
and all paid
The contents OF the old-time grocery
store at Ingraham's corners wero sold at
auction at noon today.
The naval reserves did not meet last
evening
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-27
TRAMP WHO KILLS
A FARMER SAVED
FROM LYNCH|NG

Las Animas, Col, Dec. 27.-After several
hours OF diligent effort at storming the
county JAIL a mob which gathered after
dark last night to avenge the death OF
Henry Lavenmeyer, a farmer who was
murdered by a tramp. dispersed and IL
is thought that no further attempts will
be made TO carry out the plan of ven
geance.
The mob worked it's way into the jail
as far as the steel doors by breaking
down wooden doors but were met with
a stern refusal by the jail keepers to turn
over the prisoner and finally gave up.
When apprehended the murderer gave his
name as Lawrence Iceberg and many be-
lieve him to be insane.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-27

Its was extinguished it damaged property
- the value OF $500
Inc house is owned by the Kent Manu-
facturing company and is covered by in
surance.
NOTES.
A trolley wire broke near the village of
Washington yesterday afternoon and
caused considerable delay TO the cars on
that line.
Loyal Richmond lodge, T. o. F.. NJ T..
OF Crompton. has arranged for a social
10 be held New Years eve.
George B. Hall, who for several years
has been resident OF Phenix, is soon to
remove to Brookfeld. Mass.
Ernest G. Wright OF New York is visit
ing his parents in Phenix
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-27
BARK CARROLTON
STRANDED ON REEF

Washington. Dec. 27.-The navy de-
partment has received the following tele-
gram from George u. Ward. vice pres-
dent OF the Commercial Pacific Cable
company. experimenting that received
yesterday regarding vessel ashore near
the Midway Islands:
"Our superintendent al Midway now re-
ports name OF bark is Carrolton and the
owner Boudrow, San Francisco. anl
mates boat safe inside reef"
The despatch yesterday erroneouslv
gave the name OF the bark as Charles
Boutrow and stated that the mates boat
with eight men had not yet been sighted
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-27
VIOLATED INJUNCTION;
MUST GO TO JAIL

Chicago Dec. 27.-Under a decision
handed down yesterday by the supreme
court OF Illinois four members of Frank
lin Union OF Press Feeders. Charles r.
Warner. president: John NJ Shea, secre-
tary, and Harry Brown and Michael Elan o.
merry. will be obliged TO go 10 jail for pc
riods ranging from 20 days to six months
The two officials OF the union must also
pay fines.
This decision ends a fight I'm the courts
which has lasted for four years. During
the strike OF 1902 of the members Of
Franklin union against the printing shops
or the Typothetae organization the four
men violated an Injunction making Il un-
lawful for picketing OF the strike bound
establishments
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-27
MINERS KILLED BY
FALL OF 100 FEET

Detroit, Mich. Dec. 27-Elias Lehtanen
and Joseph Bardessono were instantly
killed I'm tho Colby mine al Bessemer yes
terday by falling 100 feet TO the bottom
Of the shaft when n skip on which
they were riding 10 the surface was
dumped by striking on projecting beam.
Two other miners in the skip saved
their lives by catching hold OF the rope
and clinging 10 IT, one Of these. Mike
Seward. was seriously injured before his
plight was discovered. but the other came
out of the experience unharmed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-27
NAVY DEPARTMENT
HAS PAUL JONES' SWORD

Washington, Dec. H.-The sword Of
John Paul Jones, now rests in the library
of the navy department. where It has been
placed by Commander Reginald Nichol-
son.
IL Is believed that the weapon was given
to Jones by the North Carolina family Of
that name a the time he changed his own
name in compliment TO them.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-27
N. II. BUREAU OF LABOR
MAKES ANNUAL REPORT

Concord. n. H.. Dec 1.-THE sixth bien-
nial report OF the state bureau Of labor
issued today gives statistics showing that
i7H manufacturing establishments In New
Hampshire I'm the year 1906 employed 61,2N
wage-earners and paid them S2S S36.254;
this being exclusive OF S3.027. .2S2 paid to
2743 salaried clerks and officials.
The total capital invested in manufac-
turing was sll9 52654S and the total value
OF production was Sl2s. .Oi7 ,970
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-27
Hebrew Society's Social.

The Young Mems Hebrew association
held social ln Palestine hall Tuesday
evening After refreshments were served
an entertainment was given by Albert
Goldsmith. president OF the association:
and music was furlshned by Banders or
chestra The committee included NJ w
Bliss. NJ Tiemauu and NJ. Rosen floor
director ". Cohen; assistant. l.. Rotke
aids. D. Rosen and l. Moses.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-27
Married in BROOKLYN

Signorina Maria Sessa. sstei-in-law Of
Signor Mariana Vervena Italian consul in
this city. and daughter Of Antonio Sessa
q prominent italian banker Of New York
was married last evening I'm the Church
of the Sacred Heart I'm Brooklyn. 10
Frank Roma Of Philadelphia. one OF tho
wealthlost italians In the country
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-27
Given TO Athenaeuu

handsome clock. with chimes, has
been installed In the Providence Athe-
naeum. The donor is Col George l.. Shep-
lev. The clock Is on the main moor. above
the assistant librarians desk. I'm the rear,
replacing the bust OF Darwin
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-27
Died at Old Mems Home

John A. Place. one OF the surviving
members OF the old Providence Volunteer
fire department. died at tho Home for
Aged Men on Broad street yesterday from
old age In his S0th year. Mr.. Place lived
for 10 years IN the Mount Pleasant dis
trict. He was born in East Greenwich.
but moved TO this city and lived al -
Dover street. He was employed by the
old Union Railroad company for % years
In the repair shop.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-27
FOUR OUT OF FAMILY OF
FIVE KILLED BY GAS

Niagara Falls. ont. Dec. Flames
Harris, his wife i3-vear-old son and 81
year-old daughter. were asphyNiatcd by
natural rns. which escaped 10y a stove IN
their home here last night
Their lt-year-old daughter rs iu q pre-
carious condition from the effects OF in
haling gas.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-27
Victim of Rabies Scare

Alfred Buckett or 81 Vernon street
reports 20 tho health department that he
was bitten In september 10y dog and
has now become nervous on account OF
the rabies scare. Inspector Butts was
unable 10 locate the animal.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-27
FOR OVER sixty YEARS

MRS, WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over so years by mil
lions of mothers for their children while
teething with perfect success 1t soothes
the child. softens the gums. alIays all
pain: cures wind collie, and Is the best
remedy for Diarrhoea. II will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
DrIggists In every part OF the world.
Twenty five cents a bottle. BE sure and
ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup"
and take no other kind.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-27
Waste Paper Burned.

The alarm from box 50 at the corner
OF Westminster and Mathewson streets
az 10 o'clock this morning was caused
hy an inconsequential fire I'm waste
paper IN Brucker's hotel which was
extinguished before the department ar
rived
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-27

The aldermanic committee ON streets
has purchased In behalf OF the city tract
OF land at the corner OF Friendship and
Broad streets from the Comstcck Land
company which will be improved and
used as a public highway.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-27
RiAed His Pockets.

Joseph Delasso OF l07 Tell street re-
ports TO the police that while his trou-
sers were hanging up IN the Vermont
Creamery building at IL Jackson street
this morning someone rined hts pockets
and got $3.50.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-27
DANCING

WCn0I makes belts grip the pulleys.
vIOUUL protects them from steam and
water and prevents glazing. For sale by
BROWN BROS CO
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-27
FIRE DOES 800 DAMAGE.

Failure 20 make proper connections with
leaking hydrants allowed n fire on the
roof OF the boarding house Of william A.
Cookson. Sr.. on Warren avenue. Centre
vile, 20 gain much headway. and before
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-03
MINERS STRIKE
COMMERCIAL COAL ASSOCIATION
 DIDN'T SIGN CONTRACT.
Thought That All Will he We'll After Conference Today fin Birmingham
 and Work Will be Resumed.

Birmingham, July 2.-(Special.)- President Ed. Flynn. of District No. 20, United Mine Workers of America, to- day announced that about two thou sand union miners employed at mines of the Commercial Coal Operators Association were idle today because of no contract having been signed.
 The miners contract expired Satur- day night. The Commercial Coal Oper- ators' Association will hold a meeting tomorrow in this city and 1t is believ- ed that 1t will be decided to sign the contract of the United Mine Workers and that there will be a resumption Of work immediately after the Fourth.
 The furnace companies with the ex- ception of the Alabama Consolidated have shown no indication of treating with the union miners and it is est- mated that five thousand men were idle today on account of no contract.
 The organization has membership of about twelve thousand men and as far as can be learned all will work right on except for one day this week for holiday, except the five thousand who have no contract. The objections of the Commercial Coal Operators As sociation to the miners contract which has been in effect for the past three years, is not stated but 1t Is believed to be in reference to the two weeks pay days
 Rumors prevailed today that the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad Company was about to sign con- tract with the union miners, but there was no verification. in fact the union
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-03
AT CASINO THEATRE.
Large Audience Found Much To COm-
 mend in Vaudeville Show.

mend in Vaudeville Show.
 If the people of Montgomery do not go to Electric Park Inls week III thousands, It will be because they are are provided for summer theatres. Jake Wells has put in Lne or stuH there this week at the Casino Theatre and an open air free performance that eclIpses anything he has yet brought to Mont RQmery, unless Max HoImans Com pany is excepted.
 The greatest act of all at the Casino last night was Greene and Werner's jungle performance. That Montgom- cry Is getting the finest vaudeville acts available, is noted in the fact that Greene and Werner are not more than they scored great success at Ham, mersteins roof. The turn known as The Babes in the Jungle" beggars description. It is something altogeth- CT novel and unique. Special scenery is carried for the act and Greene and Werner do their work as male and fe- male natives of the jungle Greene gives a conception of jungle language which ultimately evolves into bur iesuue that brings a storm of applause. They are both hard workers and ev- every bit of praise they get is deserved
 Ranking next to the jungle" act is Sam Elton, the European comedian" who. does a series of pantomine in eccentric fashion. No richer compli- ment could be paid Elton than to say that he Is an artist in the work he
 Lawrence Crane probably excels any sleight of hand performer ever seen in in some of the tricks he performs. His palming Is as perfect as human hands can wield.
 A clever number was that put on by
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-03
BOARDS OF WOMEN MEET.
Several Church Societies Discuss |
 tereatinx Subjects.

Several Church Societies Discuss In-
 teresting Subjects.
 The Woman's ForeignMissionary So- ciety of the Court street Methodist church met yesterday afternoon in the Sunday school room of the church and held an interesting meeting with Mrs. Brame. the president, presiding. The exercises were begun with prayer by Mrs. E. A. Parker and closed with a prayer by Mrs. Ollie Edwards.
 Mrs. John V. Smith was elected third vice president and Mrs. H. A. Manning was elected organist.
 Miss White of Talladega delights her audience with the beautiful solo. Face to Face" After the routine adjourned
 The Woman's Missionary Society of the Highland Avenue Baptist church met yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock at the home of the President. Mrs. D. A. Cromwell on Plum street. The meet ing was well attended
 The Woman's Prayer Union of Mont gomery will meet Thursday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock at the Young Women's Christian Association. The meeting will be led by Miss Richmond. the secretary of the Young Women's Chris tian Association. All Montgomery women are cordially invited to attend the meeting.
 The City Mission Board of the Meth odist church. will meet this afternoon at o'clock at the parsonage of the Court Street Methodist church when the meeting will be addressed by Rev. and Mrs. L. B. Haines the prison evangellsts on the subject of Prison Work
 Every member of the Board is urged to attend the meeting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-03

little. Gary Owen, the juvenile tramp. The child engrosses the audience from beginning to end of the act
 large audience attended the Ca- s1no, but the management was unfor- tunate because of the delay in start. ing the performance which was caused by the blowing out of fuse on the primary or one Of the large transform CTS at the Park, thus leaving the thea Ire in darkness Tor about an nour. Elec- trical assistance was secured from the city and the show began at y:30 o'clock.
 The most expensive and finest free attraction yet seen at the Park took place immediately after the Casino show. The crowd adhered in the vicinity of the dancing pavilion, where Professor Apdale and two assistants give an exhibition of trained bears, monkeys and dogs, and also a South American ant eater. Four cub bears, remarkably trained, and several of the finest bred dogs, intelligent animals, and monkeys. all combined to make the show some thing new here. It is entertaining to man, woman and child
 The same vaudeville bill will be put on again at the Casino tonight and the free animal show will be seen at the Park every afternoon this week at 4:30 o'clock. and every night at 10:30 o'clock immediately following the Ca- sino show.