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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-08
EAST PROVIDENCE.

The Town Council held lts regular
monthly session yesterday afternoon:
On recommendation of the chief OF po-
lice, +. A. Allen and y lillian L. Williams
were appointed special constables. Alien
is one OF the conductors on the hiver-
side line and has had conslderab Die troupie
on his car and was appointed that be may
be able to arrest any one who may make
any disturbance. The petition OF enry
Il. Chadsey for abatement OF tax was re-
ferred to Councilman Anthony. re-
tition of G. r. Wood for abatement oil tax
was granted. Petition OF George N.
Bliss for adjutsment OF tax was referred to
Pesident Wilson, who on examination
recommended that the petition be granted !;
so voted. Henry Davis, petitioner 10
have his tax adjusted was given leave 10
withdraw. Petition of Angerltta Shase
for transfer of victualing license 10 Snrls,
tian NJ. Burch was granted. Petitlon OF
John Ii. Coughlin for second class license
on Taunton avenue, near Broadway SIX
corners, was given leave TO Withdraw.
Petitions of p. II. Wilmarth ana Edwln
Varley to cart swill were granted: re.
tition OF John Slavin 20 hold series OF
entertainments in the Watchemoket HAL
was granted.
The bids for the grading of Broadway
were opened and the contract was award
ed TO Joseph Mccormick for cents per
yard.
Petitions for druggist licenses were
granted to Mason b. Wood, Tauunton
avenue, corner of Valley street; fredrick
Carpenter, Warren avenue, corner OF FIRST
street, and Taunton avenue, corner Oh
Vine street; and A. T.. Remington, Pom
ham avenue. Riverside. Report OF com,
mittee on Prospect street and Woodward
avenue was received and continued 10
September 4 at 2 O'Clock with order o'
notice. The town treasurer was autho'
rized to sign the contract for the grading
OF broadway.
The usual highway and other bills were
ordered paid
The last bill on the North gate road was
ordered paid. This is a road which Is
but little used and those who reside on II
have been several years in trying TO have
il made public highway
The funeral of Miss Nellie Coyne was
held this morning at the Church OF Sa'
cred Heart. Father Herly celebrated the
requiem mass. The bearers were Robert
| Otto, John Mcguire, Charles Farnell, Ed
ward Oakley. The flowers were many
and beautiful.
In the police court this morning Walter
| White, colored, was before the court
charged with being an idle person with
| out visible means of support; loaded mol
| guilty and was given trial. Mrs. Ed
| wards, his mother, said he had assaulted
| her and that he had threatened TO cluf
| her and took her Rag and money ane
| helped himself to everything he wanted
Addie Queen was sworn and testified
| that White had been about the house
since last June and had not done any worh
| and had threatened his mothers lie ant
| told her that the things were his and m
| would drive her out of the house II sh'
| did not st op her noise. White said b,
| had nothinhg to say and was adjudgeo
| guilty and sentenced TO the State work
| house for six months.
George Kelly was brought up from
| Riverside and charged with being intoxi
Gated. He pleaded guilty.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-08
The ROYAL CLAN.
Big Convention Of scotchmen In Prov.
idence, Beginning the 2oth'

The Royal Clan, Order Of Scottish Clans VII,
convene in Providence ON the -Oth INST nhu
will continue their convention 10 the sh so.h'
They will be in session all day on the Dtn. i..
Delegates will DO here from all over n's .ne
United States and Canada. The meetings viii
bo held in Journal Hall and the hea'iiuar.s,s
OF the delegations VIII be at the NarrashhSell. Nv
Elaborate preparations have been maue iol
a big banquet To be held az the lrorausr9
ON the evening OF Thursday. the I'd. ana
many distinguished men. including puono
officials will be invited. Arrangements hase
also been made for a special shore uihnoI as y
Crescent Park ON Friday, the soa anu .
special steamer will be chartered 70 snow tho
visitors the sights of Sarragansett bay,
The committee OF arrangements oran"
Chief Alexander McMurtrie, chairman, a.
Dawson, treasurer; Matthew Lang, secls,
tary. Tickets for the banquet ana Tor the
steamer trip can be obtaiuel at Fraser Bros.
tea store. 2% Wey bossot street, on ana aiter
Saturday next. A. A.
The Royal Clan is the highest body IN the
order and this will be the first time hnoue
Island has been honored with their conVen'
tion. The local committee VIII spare no pains
10 make the event of interest 10 the hoxal
Clan and TO all Rhode Island as Wen. Inc
committee has been very successful IN raising
its funds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-08
PAWTUXET PARAGRAPHS.
TUE NEWS BUREAU. PAwrUxEr,
With AEs Charles L. Tillinghast :
s. Broad street

Phebe H.. wife OF Joseph II. Haywood,
in the i4th year OF her age, died this
morning.
The Mount Vernon Lodge of Odd Eel
lows met last evening.
Miss Anna NJ. Cole OF Pawtuxet and
Mrs. Carrie Sunderland and Master Wal
ter Sunderland OF East Greenwich, Conn,
started this morning for North Conway
at the White Mountains, TO spend a vaca-
tion OF two weeks.
Mr.. stephen III. Rouse left this morning
for Norwalk 10 attend the reunion OF the
Fifth Regiment OF Connecticut OF which
he Is member
Mrs. II. II. Hall and son, Robert, will
leave this morning for Mottville, Conn,
where they will spend few days with
her brother, Mr.. Charles Rouse, formerly
of this place. On returning they will
stop at New London and other places
along the shore.
Mrs. William Crandall and son, Willie,
are spending few days among friends
here
The Aida arrived at the club house
last evening. She started Wednesday af-
ternoon with l. II. Tillinghast aud fam
ily on cruise TO Newport. thence TO
Bristol and back TO Pawtuxet.
Mr.. l. ~. Tilllinghast reports 7b sign
| ers who have acquiesced with his decis-
| ion In the widening of Fair street and
| the putting In OF electric lights.
The Providence NEWS can be obtained
every night at the house 80 Broad street
| or from Master Eddie l.. Tillingbast, the
paper boy, OF Miss Eva 4. Tillinghast the
] paper girl
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-08
BRISTOL.

A letter received from Dr. Hollinsworth OF
Atlantic City, who had cat yawi quilt here
by Mr., George Saunders early In the spring,
says he has entered in eight rajos and has
won the first prize in every acs in the sec
ond class. He also says that ia two OF the
races his boat beat all OF the boats in the
first class. In October ho VIII visit Bristol
with two friends.
The annual excursion Of Canton Sowamset Of
Warren in the steamer Mount Hope took place
on Wednesday, but owing To the inclement
weather but q few from here accompanied
the lodge. Upon her return In the afternoon
the steamer collided with the yawl boat hang
ing upon the davit Of the schooner william
Jones. The yawl was completely destroyed.
At the bake given by the United Brothers
Lodge, j. o. q. H., at Church's Grove upon
Pappoosesquaw on Wednesday, nothwithstnnd-
ing the heavy rain fall in the morning. about
80 couples sat down TO fine dinner served by
Mr.. stephen Church.
Hasbrouck and daughter, leave here this
morning for two weeks outing at Ply
mouth, Mass
Mr.. Charles B.. Brigham and family, Mr..
Frank w. Fish and family, left here on We'd
nesday for a two weeks visit To friends IN
Vineland. New Jersey.
At a meeting held ON Tuesday evening OF
the Bristol Train OF Artillery, two members
were dropped from the rolls. Colonel stevens
Is bringing the company up so as TO enable
10 TO rank with any military organization IN
the State He now offers "A badge to the mem
ber who makes the best shot at the target
shoot which takes place next week.
red this morning from her late residence ON
Bourne avenue.
Secretary Herbert is expected to visit Bris-
tol today.
Mr.. Geoge r. Davis and wife attended the
funeral of Mr.. Davis father at Warren on
Wednesday.
The stating Of the roof Of the Naval Station
Is being rapidly pushed, and will all be com
pleted In about two weeks.
The Dreadnuaght Hook and Ladder Com
pany No. will make an excursion ON Satur-
day 20 stonington. Conn, TO take part in the
anniversary celebration Of the battle OF Ston-
ington.
Miss Ruth Fish startod this morning for a
weeks visit TO her friends at Princeton, Mass.
Mr.. Perry Belmont, with party Of friends,
on board of his steam yacht Santanella,
steamed into the barbor Wednesday afternoon
on the way TO Newport from Squantum.
Grand Patriarch Herbert *. Perkins and
board of grand officers will make an official
visit TO Wampanoag Encampment No. o. i. o.
O. f., this evening.
Mr.. Robert Rowland and James Leach, who
are both stopping at the Ferry. did some fine
fishing in Coles River, Wednesday afternoon,
taking three blue fish, two striped bass, and
over one hundred pounds of squiteague.
Two young men visited here yesterday af-
ternoon and exhibited several quails they had
shot, Notwithstanding the fact that the game
laws are now ON.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-08

Df. Il. j. Lewis and family have re-
turned from two weeks visit TO Block
Island.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-08
EDGE WOOD.

The Edgewood Dramatic Club, OF
which Mr.. Howard Dawley is president,
gave well attended dance in the Ca
sino last Monday evening. ii is the
intention OF the club TO give similar
entertainment every fortnight for the re-
mainder of the summer.
MIR. Fred Ingraham and Mr.. +. Horton
went to Newport last Sunday, in their
launch, and remained there over Nene-
tian Night.n They returned Tuesday,
putting In rather wet and sorrowful APP
pearance at their respective homes. They
reported several thunder showers.
The young people OF the sunday Schooi
OF the Edgewood Congregational Church
had an outing yesterday. II took NOV
ing team and barge to transfer them TO
Dexter Grove, harrington, where games,
etc, were in order. The party was ar
ranged by Mr.. Robert f.. Budlong.
Some time ago Messrs. Freeman and
Budlong were appointed committee TO
have the heating system at the Edge
wood School overhauled, as IL was defec-
tive in some way. AS the result OF their
efforts the school now boasts OF very
efficient system.
MIR. John Lowe, OF the firm John Lowe
Il Son, Providence, Is building pretty
cottage on the corner of Pawtuxet and
Arnold avenues. His son, Albert Lowe,
will probably occupy the house.
w
prietor of the bathing houses at the foot
OF Smith street, reports good patronage.
Last Sunday over 1900 persons enjoyed the
bathing which the excellent beach affords.
Mrs. George Arnold and Miss Marion
Meriweather left yesterday for short
visit to Wachusetts, Mass.
Miss Sadie Tucker has returned from a
weeks trip to Mount Clare, n. J. Mr..
Joseph fucker will return from that place
Saturday next.
Miss Daisy Buttrick is visiting Miss q.
Meriweather ON Wheeler avenue.
Mrs. Rebecca Williams is on tour IN
the White Mountains.
Mr. l.. ID. Newell, of l.. ID. Newell q
| Son, Is now occupying bis new and hand
some home on Broad street, near Wheeler
avenue.
Miss Marion Phillips OF Riverpoint Il
| visiting Miss Hattie Latham.
Mrs. Cummings, the Messrs. Lakey, Mr..
Saul, and Mr.. Page all Of Providence
| have recently moved into cottages at tn,
| foot of Arlington avenue, for the sum
mer.
The register at the Breezy Bluff Hote
shows as recent arrivals: Mr. and Mrs
/ Bentley, OF ~. Paul, Mimi. Mrs.
\ Charles ID. Davis, of Boston; Mr.. and Mrs
| +. II. Mason OF Pawtucket; Mr.. and Mrs.
A. l.. McMullin OF Connecticut and MIR
| Edwin Knight and wife, MIR. and Mrs
! ". Burnham and family, Mr.. and Mrs
u. II. Wellman, and Mrs. W. II. nurfoe
| Of Providence.
Mr.. Fred Briggs has returned TO hi
| home on. Narragansett avenue, from M
| extended trip for his health.
Mr.. Robert Perry is visiting his parent
on Arlington street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-08
BROWN SAID IT ALL Right.
But Says He Had Good Grounds For
Calling PerIman Liar"

NI called Mr.. Perylman liar, all
right. said Mr.. Michael Brown, the
Singer sewing machine man, "but Mr..
Perylman didn't tell THE NEWS the right
reason why l did IL. ="
Mr.. Brown Is an agent for the Singer
Company. lie sold Perylman, South
Main street storekeeper, a sewing machine
and Perylman disputed the terms OF the
lease. There was a discussion over the
matter and Perylman made statement
which Mr.. Brown promptly denounced
asa lie.
"And II it hadn't been lie ! wouldn't
have called IL that, said Mr. Brown TINS
morning. 81 don't like newspaper mo-
toriety, but I'm pretty well known IN TINS
community, and when my name is used
i'm this sort of a connection i want my
frienGs 10 understand abo.t Il. The iaets
are sold Mr.. Perylman a machine, valued
at s76, on the usual lease plan OF pay
ments. We allowed sl5 for his old ma
chine, and the lease reads that 20 more
would be taken of for eight months
payment or sl0 for four months, making
the best price $50, you see.
"One day happened TO be caught In q
rain storm near Perylman's store, ana
thinking TO patroniZe a customer OF NINE,
/ bought a macintosh and umbrella ol
Perylman and gave him in payment re.
ceipt for si5 cash on his machine, Thai
lett the Daiance~uuc llit tOlupdhg III wv
machine on four months payment, sJo.
Well, the other day, Perylman met me on
the street and wanted me TO give him
commission OF s5 because he said he had
bought the machine for his brother.
told him had known nothing about thai
before and shouldn't allow the commls
sion. He threatened TO make trouble fol
me at the Office and happened In while
he was making the trouble. he told my
people at the Office that the lease hac
given him was not made out the same al
the lease that the company held, and ther
il was that / called him a liar, Th'
leases, of course are exact duplicates
Perylman said he had Loaf his lease and s'
didn't have il TO show. That's all there Il
TO the matter -
MIR. Brown has done business for th
Singer people, off and on, for the past j
years and has a wide acquaintance II
| town. Recently the Singer people CAV
him a silk hat for best record OF sales
| His brother is the well-known Russian
pianist Platon Brouno1, who gave re
cital here last fall in Blackstone Halt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-08
CRANST0N:

The Sunday School OF the Cranston
Episcopal Church went down river on a
chartered car this morning. Mr.. Slocum,
superintendent Of the Sabbath school, was
in charge.
Mrs. George Randall was buried yester-
day afternoon, at 80 o'clock, from her
home on Crans.on street, Cranston. Mrs.
Randall had been for some time sufferer
from cancer.
The bathing beach at Edgewood was
well patronized today.
Much fast driving is INDUCED in on
Broad street during the evening after q
o'clock. Races are frequent.
Yesterday an exceptionally large crowd
visited the State Prison, Howard.
"Spiker" Murphy may be seen, but
Keegan is kept from view.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-08
But FEW OUT.
Obstinate Contraetors WIN Be Boycotted
by Tailors brotherhood.

by Tailors brotherhood.
NEW YORK, Aug. s.-Meyer Schoen-
field, who has successfully engineered the
strike between the contrac tors and the
tailors, was the recipient of many ex-
prcssions OF congratulation last night as
be made the announcement that the
strike was practically over save for the
stubbornness OF few contractors. The
small contractors, having shown an in
clination from the start 10 keep the light
up with the tailors, will be boycotted be-
fore the end Of the week, as their former
employees are finding employment in
other shops.
The contractors who had settled are ap-
plying daily to the members OF the ex-
ecutive committee Of the United Garment
Workers Of America 90 furnish them with
more workers All the women have gone
back within the last two days.
A mass meeting of the unemployed
tailors took place yesterday afternoon IN
the strikers rendezvous. The reports
from Brooklyn, Brownsville and Newark
show that the contractors I'm these places
have succumbcd 20 the demands Of the
strikers and signed the agreements.
Schoenfeld will, on the part Of the strik
ers, declare the strike over this evening
when he will give up the official head
quarters OF the settlement committee
Contractors who will not come TO termi
before TINT time will have 20 emplol
''scab" labor, as their applications 70
settlement will positively be denied afte
TODAY.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-08
RIVERSIDE.

Officer German attempted TO arrest
drunken man in the woods back OF the
East street school, yesterday afternoon.
He resisted arrest, and the officer had TO
call on citizen for assistance, and with
his help he was arrested.
Charles Stewart, the young man who
stole the sailboat in New Bedford, was
taken TO that city by New Bedfod
officer on the Alb O'Clock train yesterday
afternoon. When Stewart was taken
from the cell he was bruised quite badly
about the head. He said he had fallen
IN in the cell; but he probably tried
TO commit suicide by battering his head
against the iron door of the cell, but
finding Il an awkward way of ending his
existence gave 1t up.
An of the children in the Thornton
family who were afflicted with scarlet
fever have recovered. There are nye
children in this family and all have suf-
fered from the disease. Two OF them
came near dying, but managed to pull
through.
a masquerade was held in the Crescent
Park dance hall last evening. Over sixty
couple, participated in the grand march.
The ladies' prize for the NE. Most a hsnasGme
The gentleman's prize for the most
comical costume was captured by Myron
Slocum. The judges were Perry White,
George Titcomb and +. j. Perry, all OF
Providence.
A musicale was held at the Riverside
Hotel last evening.
About six hundred went on the Metho-
dist Congregations Sunday School excur-
sion this morning. chance will be
| given to inspect the naval station at
! Coasters Island. The boat will then return
TO Prudence Park where games, etc. will
be enjoyed.
The local lodge of Knights OF Pythias
met last evening. The rank of page was
| conferred upon one candidate. Visitors
| were present from Perseverance and
| Howard Lodges.
Water pipes are being laid on the War
rem road.
| The 2-year-old child OF Thomas Quinn
stepped into pail OF hot starch yester-
| day afternoon, severely burning his leg.
last evening the fiftieth performance OF
"Pinafore'' was presented and a large
number OF chartered cars passed through
here. One car was prettily decorated with
flags and bunting. The party came from
| East Providence and was arranged by
Miss Ada Byron Coombs, who was the
original "Buttercup" at the old Park
Garden "Pinafore.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-08

ROW., Aug s.-Il Corriere tays that
n has been decided 20 send an expedition
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-08
ONE HUNDRED AND ONE.
Mrs. Sally Batchelder Is Celebrating
Her Birthday Today.

PrApopy. Mass, Aug. S.---Mrs. Sally
Batchelder OF this town, Is today observ-
ing her f0lst birthday, at the residence
OF her son, Colonel Z. I. Batchelder,
with whom she resides. Mrs. Batchelder
Is a native OF Chichester, n. III. Her
condition Is remarkable for her age, as
she Is able to be about the house every
day. ----
Detective Reardon is enjoying a vscs-
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-03
the act is repeated. arrests will likely
follow.
JaDSLIN.


JosLIN. July FRIDAY evening
last there was al ice cream festival
at the residence of David Adams for
the benefit of Rev. Gohn, of the
United Brethren church.
Friday last Yuma played a game of
base ball with the Cordovas upon the
new grounds of the latter. Yuma
came off victorious by score of l6
to-.
Judson Wainwright, youngest son
of George Wainwright. has been sick
a couple of weeks with an affection
of the kidneys. He is under the care
of DIR. LOCKER.
Mrs. William Whiteside, of Mo-
line, came to Yuma Monday last for
the purpose. of visiting her friends.
She was taken sick at the residence
Of S. S. Beal, but at this writing is
some better.
One of our prominent farmers was
heard to say that he had cut 25 acres
of wheat and had not used four balls
of Irvine. He said it was the poorest
crop of wheat he ever saw, and vet
his land is of good quality, and
usually good for raising small grain.
Henry Kelrick. "a years of age, a
young married man, was killed BY
lightning Tuesday last near Fenton
Centre, Henry county. He was
struck in the head, and his clothes
were all torn away. He was work
ing a team in the field, and was plow-
inc corn One of the horses was
likewise killed.
Friday morning two gentlemen
who moved and acted with an air of
Importance, dropped off the train at
Joslin. After asking a few careful
questions, they agreed to give a boy
quarter to take them to the ferry
so that they could cross the river.
1t leaked out during the day that
they were prominent men belonging
to one of the railway companies,
who were negotiating for the start
ing up of the Aldredge coal banks,
and that side track would be laid
and several hundred men would be
employed.
The chinch bugs have not only in
iured the wheat crop. but they are
now working upon the oats. This
season, so far, seems to be full OF
drawbacks that seem to interior with
the success of the farmer. And yet
philosophy would say that ..itjs no
use complaining. it is never so bad
but it might be worse"
MULTUM IN PARvo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-03

THE ARGUS. lOc q week, delivered
every evening At your door.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-03
Temperlncc Women.

The w. G. L. U. Yesterday after.
noon held an interesting meeting. il
session of the temperance ladies
The principal speaker was Rev. ii. c.
Marshall, who addressed the meeting
on "The Present Duty of People in
Regard to the Temperance Cues
ton" There was also a recitation
1.-The College Oil Can" an especially
interesting number. by Mrs. C.
Pollard; a reading of 1.-The Respon
sibili:v OF Mothers" by Mrs. NJ. NJ
Sturgeon; a brief address by Mrs
Metzgar. Of Moline; piano and
vocal solo by Mrs. Paul Hamilton
and piano duet by Blanche an,
Walter Sutclifre.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-03
HAMPTON.

HAMPTON, July, John Suther-
land, of Port Byron, was in town to-
dav.
Julius McNabney is home for a
short time.
Miss May hurry is visiting Mrs.
Minnie Peterson.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. L. Meader left for
Geneseo this morning to spend the
week with their daughter, Mrs. Ella
Aldrich.
Miss Stella Vincent returned home
from Mason City, Iowa. last week.
where she has been teaching the
young idea"
Rev. Afford departed for Chatta-
nooga last week to attend the con-
vention of the Epworth League.
Rev. Nelson, of Henry county, filled
the pulpit Sunday.
A party of our townspeople, con-
sisting of Mr.. and Mrs. George Nc
Nabney, Mrs. Velma Black and Miss
Maud Winans, attended the COM
mencement exercises at the Sisters
sch o d in Davenport last week.
Misses Grace and Lucy Henry and
Bertha McNabney spent a few DAYS
visiting friends and relatives in Mo-
line and Rock Island last week, TAX
ing in the attractions at the Watch
Tower and returning home yester-
day.
The trial for wife beating from
Carbon Cliff held here, was con-
cluded yesterday. and the man in
the case was lined S35 and costs,
which was quite proper. If the
same kind of medicine would be APP
piled TO n man in the southern part
of our town it might prove beneficial
to him and give his wife and neigh
bors n rest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-03
Yield Not to Misfortune -

l was afflicted with catarrh last
autumn. During the month of Oc-
tober | could neither taste or smell
and could hear but little. Elv's
Cream Balm cured it.-Marcus
George Shautz. Railway. n. j.
| suffered from catarrh of the
worst kind ever since a boy, and /
never hoped for cure, but Ely's
Cream Balm seems to do even that.
Many acquaintance have used it
with excellent results.-Oscar Os-
trum. As Warren avenue, Chicago.
Ill. Cream Balm is agreeable.