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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-20
BRISTOL.

The funeral of Mr.. William Bradford
was held Thursday at IL O'Clock. The
services were conducted by Rev. v''',iam
X. Trotter, rector of Trinity Church. and
the rem aims were taken to Juniper Hill
Cemetery for burial.
The condition of Mr.. William J.
~Dimond remains about the same as pre-
viously reported. His case is considered
to be very serious.
Judge Hezekiah W. Church is confined
to his home by illness.
Henry III. Bosworth is seriously i'll at
his home on Hope street.
A silver wedding took place at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Slade on
Bay View avenue last evening. The oc-
casion was the celebration of the 25th
anniversary of their marriage and large
number CT relatives and friends were pres
ent, many coming from Fall River, end
Providence. The evening was pleasantly
enjoyed with various games and vocal
and instrumental music. The supper was
a very elaborate affair and the host and
hostess were the recipient OF many cost
ly gifts. among them apocketbook con-
tanning an amount OF money which none
was allowed to know besides the recip-
tents and the doner.
The factory of the National India Rub
Der Company will shut down tomorrow
night for an indefinite period. Many
necessary repairs will be made during the
stop and on account of stock viii be
taken. il is not probable that the shut
down will be of long duration, as IL is
one OF the most important plants in the
trust This concern manufactures all
kinds of rubber goods with the except ion
OF hard rubber. As spring opens jobbers
must have certain kinds of goods which
no other mandatory turn out, SO an
early resumption OF operations 10 looked
for.
Professor Lyman Dean and wife, ac-
companied by their friend, Mr.. Matthew
Durfee OF Fall River, arrived in town on
Thursday evening on visit TO friends.
Mr.. Joseph Orcott of Worcester, Mass,
is in town visiting Major Raymond Ill.
Perry and wife.
Mr.. Benjamin Hoar Is confined TO his
home on Constitution street, and is con-
sidered seriously Ill by his physicians.
Schooner Martha Bell, Hawkins master,
has arrived with a cargo of cement for
the Portsmouth Coal Company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-20
RIvERPOINr.

Joseph Flanagan has returned from q
business trip to New York.
The No Name Whist Club met with
Mrs. John Urquhart last evening.
John Perry IS confined to the house by
injuries received by being thrown from
a sleigh on the -Apponaug road last Tues
day.
The carpenters have nearly completed
the repairs on Pixies Block, and are re-
modeling.and enlarging Urquhart's store
where the fire originated which so nearly
destroyed the building.
Thomas O'Neil has secured the contract
for the electric wiring at shepard's Hotel,
at Arctic.
Court Warwick, No. 20, F. of A., met in
Foresters Hall last evening. Two new
members were elected, and p. Ii. Quinn
and Thomas III. Murphy were elected del
egates to the Grand Court, which Will
convene at Newport in May.
Riverview avenue was badly washed by
the heavy rain last evening.
John Ii. Powers is confined to the
house by illness.
One OF the electric cars jumped the
track near the Arctic crossing last even
ing. A wrecking car was sent from the
car shed and soon replaced the car on the
rails. In many places the motormen ex-
perienced considerable difficulty in run
ming the cars on account of the dirt which
had been washed on the -ails.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-20
NORTH END NEWS.
Some Earnest But Quiet Work Being Done
for No-LicenSe.

Though there is not much discussion OF
the subject in public there is considera bic
evidence that the friends of po license are
working earnestly to secure d large vote
on what they deem the right side OF the
question. Il was in this section Of the
city that the presen. agitation was start
ed many weeks ago, and those who
favor the adoption of the anti-license
idea are earnest and persistent workers.
Some persons, who are not interested in
no license as preventive of the sale
of liquor, claim that number of liquor
dealers, not only here, but in other parts
of the city, will quietly mark their bal
lots no, owing TO the poor condition of
trade. Some of the latter class claim the
present licenses are too high and that il
would be cheaper to take the risks of do
ing business under a no-license system.
bay horse attached TO light buggy
ran away on Charles street yesterday and
created considerable excitement in the
vicinity of the square. Though the mad
steed tried TO wreck the buggy by dash
ing 1t against number of wagons, the
vehicle escaped any damage ana the horse
was stopped by a citizen.
Some needed repairs are being made on
the trolley tracks on Randall street
Walter Z. Darling, a popular Third
Warder, has been appointed by Mayor
McGuinness clerk In district one TO sue
ceed the late William Il. Walsh.
Columbus Lodge, A. q. u. W., held a
regular meeting last evening and one
candidate was initiated. Remarks we're
made by Past Grand workmen Devenish
and Higgins, and Brother John Il. Nc
Guinness. Ii was the intention of the
lodge to have had special exercises fol-
low the regular business OF this meeting,
but the committee In charge found 1t
necessary to postpone them until later
date.
The Carnation Club has elected the fol-
lowing officers for the ensuing year:
President, Thomas King; vice president,
Ere1 Prendorgast; financial secretary,
Edward Il. hughes; treasurer, Edward j.
Kelly. The club wilt hold a social in
What Cheer hall about the middle OF
April
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-20
ANTHONY.

Work on the new iron bridge Is pro-
crossing rapidly and the bridge will prob
ably>be completed this month.
A. j. johnson is confined TO the house
by an attack OF pneumonia.
Queen OF the Valley Council, No. Is,
Daughters of Liberty, was organized here
last evening. There were about forty
charter members. Mrs. Ella Campbell was
elected president, Miss Hattie Northup
vice-president, Miss Stella Harrington
secretary and Charles A. Fiske assistant
secretary. l.. NJ. Whitman was elected
treasurer, Miss Annie Whitman, guide;
Charles Battey, inside guard; George
Northup, outside guard, and Philip Har-
rington and James Andrews trustees.
Captain Ecclcston will preach at the
Advent chapel next Sunday.
Mrs. {. Jones is the guest Of Mrs. T.
NJ Rawlins.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-20
NEWPORT NEWS.
Suspension OF Boy was the Theme for a
Hot Discussion.

HOt DlSSuSSl0n.
NEWPORT, March 20 There was
special meeting of the school board yes
terday afternoon and judging from all
accounts Il was hot meeting in every
sense of the word. 1t was to investigate
a case of discipline at the Industrial
school, boy having been expelled by
the principal. The session lasted over
three hours and there were hot words be-
tween members of the board and Ger.
tain teacher. 1t was finally voted, to 3,
to suspend the boy until the opening OF
the fall term IN September. Other mat
ters are noised about town In relation to
happenings at the school department
which could stand Investigation and
which might create a sensation.
Manager Finn yesterday made public
his baseabll schedule for the coming sea-
son, and 1t WIS an agreeable surprise to
many. 1t includes games with teams
from all the leagues and many colleges.
1t was announced that Jack Cotter of
Columbia, last seasons first base man,
would captain the team and will have
around him an aggregation of winners,
The Board OF Aldermen met yesterday
and after canvaslng the ward lists ap-
pointed supervisors of election.
The Belated Picnic opened last night
under the auspices of the Y. Nj. Z. A.,
and proved grand success.
IL was rumored here last night that the
case of Ensign Child had been decided by
the Governor in Child's favor and that he
will be restored to duty and given COM
mission.
The weather was so thick here last
ight that the New York boat did not
leave until morning.
Judge Darius Baker read paper before
Warren Post last evening on the Battle
of Bull Run.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-20
THE PARK SPEEDWAY.
Hearing on the Subject in the Board of
Trade Building.


There was a hearing in the Board Of Trade
rooms lastevening in the interests OF the
proposed speedway at Roger Williams Park.
II was not very largely attended. because OF
the inclement weather. but those who showed
up were unit in favor OF the plan. Colonel
Isaac l.. Cot. the prime mover in this direc-
tion, presided. and there were enthusiastic
remarks by DIR. Harlan p. Abbott, ID. M
Thompson. J. W. Tilliugnast, James y. Free
man and others. stephen Q. Rhodes was sec
retary OF the meeting, and assistant engineer
David u. Fits was present to describe tho
plans prepared under city engineer shedd's
direction.
The following resolution was unanimously
adopted:
ing that 1t is advisable and necessary to
establish and maintain in Roger Williams
Park suitable speedway, substantially as
shown on the accompanying plans. which
plans are hereby approved and adopted; and
Tor the purpose OF securing to the citiEe of
Providence such speedway IL is hereby
Resolved, That the officers of this meeting
he, and they are hereby empowered and re-
quested 10 make application TO the City
Council requesting the construction OF "A
speedway at Roger Williams Park substanti-
ally in accordance with the plans adopted at
this meeting.
ID. M. Thompson. J. W. Tiilinghast, James
II. Hagan. W. S. Knowles. Fred w. Horton.
Frank Sheldon, Isaac l.. Goff, Stephen G.
Rhodes and william II. Draper were appointed
a committee to obtain signatures to the gen.
eral resolutions and push forward the move
ment as rapidly as possible.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-20
EAST PROVIDENCE.

In spite Of the bad storm and the muddy
streets the reception held at the rest
dence OF Mr. and Mrs. William II. McTwiggan,
on Waterman avenue, in honor of Mrs. Mary
A. Livermore, was a success. About 100 were
present during the two hours reception.
many coming from the city. Mrs. Mary M.
Brown, president Of Buckln Relief Corps and
Mrs. McTwiggan received. The ushers: Past
Department Commander David 5. Ray, and
Past Commander Orland Freeborn. The enter
tsinment committee consisted ef Mrs. Harry
j. Pickersgill, Mrs. Joseph W. Sampson, Mrs.
Orland Freeborn and Mrs. Nancy W. Baker.
Refreshments were served by Miss Myra A.
Ray, Miss Florence Pickerseill and Miss
Bessie McTwiagan.
At the lecture last evening. held in the new
town hall, there were over 200 present.
Shortly after 3 o'clock Mrs. Livermore was
introduced by Past Department Commander
David \. Ray, who spoke of her groHt worth
In the relief of the sick and wounded soldiers
during the late war. Her subject was "Wo.
men of tho War" Though 72 years old. she
is very halo and hearty, and elected the
closest attention Of the audience for two
hours while describing the work which the
womon did during the war. and with what
opposition they met with when they first
started out on their relief work at tho com
mencement OF tho war. The lecture was
given under the auspices OF Buckin Post.
q. A. r.. and for the purpose Of rerlendish
ing the relief fund.
The usual preliminary caucus OF tho Re
publican party was held IN the justice court
room last evening. Owing to existing cir
cumstances a. was derided 20 renominato
tho present Council. The only contest
was over that OF the school committee
Mr.. Fstnham and MIR. Bliss were nominated
for the same position. IL was thought best by
some, and IL was so understood by many,
that the matter should and would be left 20
the caucus this evening, but 10 was brought
mp, and on the first ballot tnere was a tic
vote. Several then spoke In the interest OF
harmony in the party, and on n second ballot
Farnham received "a and Bliss IL. Farnham
will undoubtedly be the nominee. There Is q
possibility that Bliss may run in the caucus
this evening, as a number Of his friends were
attending tho lecture.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-20
Surely Most Welcome News 10 Suffer
ers From Female Comp aints,

1t Is fact that our women who suffer
from female complaints and are conse-
quently weak, tired, nervous, dragged
out and full OF pains and aches, do not
have the same opportunity to be cured as
do the residents OF the great cities where
the most successful specialists in female
diseases reside. In other words, our wo-
men are debarred from seeking cure by
the great and skilled physicians owing TO
the cost OF travel to the large city and the
high fees charged by such specialists.
Here, therefore, Is n chsrce for the sick
end suffering women Of our community
which should not be lost. Dr. Greene OF
81 Temple Place, Boston, Mass, who has
the largest practice in the world,end who
Is without doubt the most successful spec
ialist in curing female complaints, offers TO
give free consultation by mail to all wo-
men suffering from these distressing
weaknesses, discharges, pains and irregu-
lsrities. You have the privilege OF con-
sulting DIR. Greene by letter describing
your complaints and he will, after carefully
considering your condition, send let
ter csrefully explaining all your symp-
TOMS telling you everything about your
complaints so plainly that you will under
stand. exactly what ails you. He Will also
give you his advice based upon his vast
experience and wonderful success I'm treat
ing such cases, as TO Just what to do TO
get cured. All this will cost you nothing
and you can thus have consultation with
the best known and acknowledged most
successful specialist in the world without
leaving home and at no expense whatever.
The DOCTOR js the discoyerer OF that great
est of al known medicines, DIR. Greene's
Nervura blood and nerve remedy, and he
has discovered many other most valuable
remedies. Write to him now about your
case, for this is a chance TO get cured
which you may never have again.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-20
PAWTUxET VALLEY.
PHENIx.

The Pythian Sisterhood will hold 'ts
semi-monthIy meeting in q. A. X Hall
tomorrow afternoon.
4. 4. Briggs. who has for the past year
conducted Photographic studio here has
decided to close his studio next week as
he, like his many predecessors, has found
that high art is not appreciated here and
the business Improbable.
Mrs. James henderson OF Warren was
the guest of friendsshere yesterday.
Owing to the storm the annual "thank
offering" meeting OF the .Woman's Christ
ian Temperance Union was postponed
until this afternoon.
Mrs. Phebe A. Gavitt, for many years a
resident Of this place, died at the, home of
her sister, Mrs. Samuel Wild, at Ashton,
Wednesday OF rheumatism Of the heart
a fter an illness Of about three weeks. Mrs.
Gavitt was in her 46th year and was ma
tive OF Newton, Cheshire, England. She
Episcopal Church and had many friends
in the Valley. She had been living with
her sister since the death Of her husband
Nathan Dawley of DaAielson, Conn.,, is
the guest OF his sister, Mrs. Eugene Lea
son.
McCregor Post, q. A. R., meets this
evening.
The ladies' OF the Guild of st. Andrews
Church are preparing for a "Mother
Goose party" which they intend giving
in Temperance Hall the Tuesday after
Easter.
The Columb bian Whist Club met with
Miss Annie Gee at Arkwright last even
ing. The gentleman's prize was won by
MIR. Frank Greene, and the ladies' prize
by Mrs. Greene.
Edward l.. Siocum OF The Times staff
Is confined TO the house by an attack OF
pleurisy.
The electric lights on the streets were
not burning last evening on account OF
the breaking OF some Of the wires.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-20
JERRY MARSHALL.

In his fight with George Dixon the other
night at the Boston Music Hall. Jerry Mar
shall proved conclusively that he has not i'm
proved in form since his battle with George
Lavigne at Coney Island. Marshall has been
overestimated. When first he came East he
was heralded as n worldwide wonder. but 10
shortly became apparent 10 the sporting fra
ternity that he lacked decision in the ring,
and was awkward In his movements. Prior
60 his last appearance he was again touted as
q sure thing, yet he deliberately quit in tho
seventh round. Apparently these are not
Marshail's stamping grounds. and ~ be Is 60
be pugilistically boonied. 10 Is in order for
him TO move further East, 20 London and
Australia. There is some talk Of Dixon going
back. OF falling OF in his fne work, but II he
il careful in choosing matches and refuses TO
tako on opponents at catchweighis. ne still
has a mighty good chance OF holding Oh.
fcstherw eight championship for several years
90 como.
Young Grivo. who manages 10 get arrested
nth great frequency. has contracted another
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-20

bad habit, that OF breaking engagements to
boz. Within 10 days he has disappointed audi
ences In Paterson. N. j.. and Brooklyn. N. Y.
He u either badly managed or in poor condi-
tion, or both. In the future tho public will
hardly be deceived by Griffo and tho half
dozen individuals who travel in his wake as
managers
ATHLETIC TEAM COMING EAST.
The University Of California athletic team
is now confident CT an Eastern trip. Ike tho
one made last year. Negotiations are now
pending with Yale and Princeton for triple
meet between the college teams ON May 10th,
next, In Now York Both Yale and Princeton
arc favorable to the plan. and IL is thought
that 1t Will be carried through. Tho Cali
fornia team will leave for the East on May e.
(For Late Sporting News See Page 80
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-20
FRIEND OF SEAMEN.
Samuel Plims0ll, Inventor of the
Plims0ll Mark, Very Ill.

LONDON, March 20.--Mr. Samuel Plim-
soil, the originator of the famous "Plim-
soil mark" to prevent the overlooking
of ships, is dangerously i'll. He was form-
erly mem ber of the Parliament, and at
one time president of the National Anal
gamated sailors and firemen's union of
Great Britain ana Ireland. He wrote
"Our Seamen," and Seattle ships" He
was born in 1924, and went into Parlia-
ment for the express purpose OF helping
the sailors cause. While I'm Parliament
Mr.. Plimsoll was instrumental in bring
ing about the passage of several amend
ments to the shipping laws.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-20
EAST GREENWICH.

In the district court yesterday after
noon j. Frank Smith, n noted crook,
was given a hearing before Judge War
ner. He was arrested on the charge of hav-
ing stolen the watches that were taken
from 4. III. Burns saloon ON Main street.
According 10 the testimony of a. IL.
Burns and Detective Merrill Of Provi-
dence he pawned the watches at Carren-
ter's loan shop and the Combination
Loan Company's store IN Providence
The prisoner was held in the sum of $1,000
10 await the action Of the grand jury OF
the Kent county court at its next ses-
sion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-20
NEW BEDFORD, 10; rAwrucKnr, 2.

At New Bedford tho last polo game of the
year was played last night, and rs 1t was be-
tween the two crack teams of the league
about 200 people turned out. To the Paw
tucket team IL meant the championship, and
20 tho whalers a chance TO tie the Tigers for
the position: accordingly both teams played
the game for all there was in IL. but the
whalers proved themselves the better team,
and won by the score of 10 goals to 2
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-20
BIG SNOW STORM.
Heaviest Fall Of the Season at Buff
falO Last Night.

BUFFALO, N. Y, March 2O.-The heav-
lest snow fall of the season occurred last
night, about Is inches having fallen. 1t
has drifted badly and all traffic is i'm
peded. Street car lines were operated
with difficulty this morning, snow con-
tinuing to fall until 10 a. IN.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-20
AUBURN.

- was with great surprise and sadness that
the community learned OF the sudden death
% Thomas A. Casweli, which occurred early
Thursday morning at his home on Park ave
nue.. Wednesday he was out upon the streets
and In several Of the stores, and remarked 20
several men how well ne was feeling. Tho
sympathy Of all friends H. extended 10 the
wife aud two sons who survive him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-20
PONTIAC.

The Swedish Baptists will hold meet
ing in Lyceum Hall this evening. Rev.
Mr.. Nelsenius OF the Swedish Lutheran
church will preach at Brantford, Conn.,,
Sunday, in exchange with Rev. Mr.. Bro
ters, who will officiate at the church
here. Next Monday evening Mr.. Gustaf
Sjostrom of Jamestown, n. Y, will de-
liver a lecture under the auspices Of the
Young Peoples Society of the Swedish
Lutheran church in Memorial Hall.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-20

MALONE, N. Y. March 20. About foot
OF snow has fallen here since midnight.
The snowfall throughout Northern New
York yesterday was heavy and with the
wind blowing a gale this morning makes
travel weil-nigh impossible.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-20
The German Sugar Tax.

BERLIN, March 20.--The Reichstsg COM
mittee today concluded the hrst reading OF
the sugar bill and fixed the import duty
at forty marks per hundred kilos.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-20

Fouis-Smitb, Hirson, Leydon. Stors =
Gimer-Flint.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-20
Polo.

At Salem last night the Witches did tho
usual thing and defeated the Providence team
by the score Of goals to g.
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