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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-02
BRISTOL.
Cranston Mill Resumes Operations
After a Brief Shut Down.
VIII Vote on the License Question-Iud0or
Rlfl: Practice.

The Cranston worsted Mil stopped ON New
Years Day and took account Of stock, and re-
sumed operations again this smorning.
Mrs j. Rhett, who occupies the Captain
Collins residence upon Hope street, entertain
ed a large number Of her friends at dinner on
New Years Day.
The question Of license or no license. which
has not been voted on for a number OF years,
will be this year inserted in the warrant 10
be voted on at the annual State election.
MIR. Jerome b. Barrus, an employe OF the
New York, New Haven a. Hartford Railroad,
who was seriously injured on Thursday at the
round house by falling into the turntable pit,
is as comfortable as can be expected.
Alta meeting of the Bristol Train tf Ar
tillery held at the armory last evening, II was
voted TO hold indoor rife practice Wednesday
and Friday evenings during the winter
months.
Mr.. Gardner w. Ssson, veteran in the
Fifth Rhode Island Regiment, has been ad-
mitted;to the Soldiers Home here.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-02
PAWTUXET VALLEY.
The H. W. Sewing Circle Meets and
Elects Officers.
Olher Notes of G neral Interest From The
Lively villages.

Peter Cox died at his home at Clyde yester-
day afternoon after short illness
H.w. Sewing tircl. met with Mrs. Ezra
Pierce and clectei the following officers for
the ensuing term: President, Ada Knight;
vice-president, Mrs George Bradford; secre-
tary, Miss Clara Gross; treasurer, Mrs. Ezra
Pierce: directors Mrs. b Fish, Mrs. ID. o.
Pierce and Mrs L. Yeaw; flower committee,
Miss Clara Fish. Mrs Maud Miller, Mrs. Ed
gar Yeaw and Mrs Ezra Pierce
The Phenix st. Johns $ c ietv held its an
nual election Of officers Wednesday event ng
and chose the 70 lowin- to serve for the com
ing year President, stanislas Arcand;
honorary president, +. X. Dufresne; chap
lain, Rev. Leon Giroux; secretary, David
Dufresne; assistant Sc retary, Annie Gren-
Ter: CORE 10 onCtin ng secretary, Professor l.. y.
samson: treasurer, Dr. A. II. Petit: collector,
Dominique Auger; assistant collector, John
b. LEMON auditors, II. Lamoureux, Joseph
Giguere; commander, Oliver Paquin physic-
ian, Or. A. H. Petit
The River Point Hand Engine Company will
block Monday evening.
Rev. g arenee Seamans OF Pascoag will offici-
ate nj the River Pon: Advent Church tomor
row afternoon.
The Bellma Orchestra Of Pontiac will give
n social and ball in Memorial Hall this even
ing
McGregor Post, G. A. r., held a public i'm
stallation of officers I'm Grand Army Hall last
evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-02
EAST PROVIDENCE
A Veteran ofthe War Of the Rebel
lion Passes Away.
Roger Williams Grange Holds a Meeting.
Wedding Anniversary.

The closing meeting OF the first weak OF the
winter camp meeting at Haven M. Il. Church
was held last evening and was well attended.
The first half hour was devoted TO praise
service. led by the pastor, Rev. John Oldham,
with Miss Mamie Kenyon pianist, after
which Roy. George E. BriVhtman, pastor of
the Broadway NJ. E. Church of Providence,
preached.
Mr. John s. Nottage died at his late resi-
dence ON Warren avenue Thursday evening, OF
paralysis He was in the list year OF his age
and has been great sufferer nee last May.
He has been a resident Of this town about
three years. Mr. Nottage was a veteran OF
the war Of the Rebellion and served three
years In the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island
Volunteers.
Last evening Roger williams Grange, No.
10, p. OF H., held meeting at Grange Hall on
Pawtucket avenue, which was attended by a
large number Of members There were yisi'
tors present from Kckemuit Grange of War
rem and Unity Grange OF East Providence
Center. T 10 following officers were installed
by Past Master Benjamin Martin; Master
Asaph Hill; overseer, John Humphreys; lee
turer. Arthur NJ. Clark; steward, Martin ".
b. Wilcox; assistant steward, Percy Robin
rer, Cyril r. Wood; secretary, Miss Eunice l..
Real: gatokoeper, George Lawton; Ceres,
Miss Hattie Chase; Flora, Miss Bertha Clarke (;
Pomona, Miss Maria f. Martini lady assistant
steward, Mrs. Arthur M. Clarke.
Last evening Judge George N.Bliss and wife
celebrated the 25th anniversary Of their mar
riage at their home on Taunton avenue.
very pleasant purity assembled To congratulate
the happy couple on the successful career OF
their quarter OF a century of marri'd lie.
Among the party were Chief Justice of Rhode
Island Charles Mattes9n, james M. Morton,
Judge Of the Supreme Court Of Massachusetts,
of Fall River General William Il. Walker OF
Pawtucket, Senator David Ray, Rev. and
Mrs. II. Il. johnson, Mr.. and Mrs. +. B.
But s. Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph j. Luther Mr..
AMI Mrs. Joseph Miner, Mf.-aHd Mrs Ben
iamin vilson, together with large number
Of friends. ard Hon. Joshua NJ Addeman, who
was proomsman at the time the judge and
Mrs. Bliss were married.
The occasion was very enjoyable and Mr..
and Mrs. Bliss were the recipients of "A great
many beautiful remombrances from loving
friends.
This morning Edward Burns, who gave him
II up last night as a yagrant, was in the
Seventh Dis rict Court sentenced to the State
workhouse for six months.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-02
Itaault of Driuk.

Cambridge. Mass, Jan. 2. - Samuel
Whitaker, living at the corner OF
Rindge avenue and Sherman street.
about o'clock yesterday afternoon
shot and instantly killed his wife. Cath
crime, with a charge from double
barreled shotgun. and then attempted
70 cut his own throat with a shoe knife.
He was prevented from doing away
with himself, and he is now at the Cam
bridge hospital, and will recover Whit
taker acknowledges his crime, and he
says he wants TO die. Nine children are
left to mourn the deed OF rum-crazed
father, who, II is alleged, destroyed his
wife an a result of few harsh words
while laboring under the influences ol
q befogged mind, made so by drink.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-02
Mrs. GouCer Retires.

Chicago e-JaH.- -2.-Mrs- Helen M.
Cougar has retired from the Nationalist
party. A joint conference was held at
the Sherman House of the executive and
national central committee 10 consider
the best means of furthering the inter-
ests Of the party. at which Mrs. Cougar
was present Ever since the election she
has been criticised by some OF the ex-
treme members of the party for her part
taken in speaking for the cause or bi-
roetallism in the late campaign. Resolu-
tions were passed asking for the resigna-
ton of Mrs. Cougar. vhereupon she
handed in her resignation. which was
accepted
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-02
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITiES.

King Hu.nbert of Italy Is SICK.
In 1896 "a railroads went into rece1v-
ers' hands.
The car wishes President Faure q
happy new year.
Frank S. Black was inaugurated gov
ernor Of New York.
John j. ingalls, will be a candidate In
1900 for the senate.
Edward Matthews was held for man
slaughter at Lawrence, Mass.
Boston's new Cuban junta plans to
raise funds by giving a concert.
Ex-State Senator Henry G. Zehrung
of Lincoln, Neb. committed suicide.
Archbishop Martinelli presided at
solemn high mass at Lawrence, Mass.
The educational system OF greater
New York is TO Include two school funds.
Five hundred delegates to the none
tnry conference at Indianapolis assured.
The strike in the Stoneham (Mass)
shoe factory of f. Il. jenkins * Co.
Is settled.
The lake commerce statistics show an
enormous increase in the eastward grain
movement.
The Concord IN. H.) Cattle COM
tmny has declared an annual dividend
of per cent.
Charles II. Avery was arrested at
Natick, Mass. for the Boston police on
a charge of forgery.
The old state house and FaneuN hall,
Boston. were visited by nearly 100000
persons during 1896.
Commodore Elbridge I. G. Gerry has
bought the Sea Verge villa at Newport,
II. l., paying 100000.
Barrett a. Sherwood OF San Francisco.
Mt one time the largest retail tewelry
firm in California. have failed.
The dwelling house OF Judge stephen
J. Hastings OF Waterford, VT. was
burned. The loss was $500; partially
insured.
Frederick Il. Farnsworth, mayor OF
New Haven. was inaugurated at
noon yesterday, together with the other
new officials.
Sir Francis Galton. an English scien-
tiet, makes sober statement TO the ef-
feet that the people on Mars are sig
mailing TO us.
Fire destroyed the principal block OF
the town az Brimfield, Mass, owned by
John +. Converse and occupied by III. Il.
Converse az a general store. Loss $4,000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-02
Gnnr To- Last Muster

Lysn. Mass. Jan. 2.-Frcderick T.
Stone. n war veteran. died ut his home on
Lynnneld street last night. aged 80 years.
He was a native OF lynn. and at the age
cf 10 years enlisted ia the seventeenth
Massachusetts regiment. re-enlistcd IN
company G, Fifth regiment, and again
In company X. Second Heavy artillery.
thus serving throughout the war. He
was a member of the common council Ia
1885, from wardt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-02
To Pay a pcna.ty for Dining

Is rather hard, isn't st. Yet how many nro
compelled TO do.tllis after cvcry meal Dyspep
sia. that inexorahic prosecutor never CO ses
sea 10 torment Of its own voiition. and rarely
yields 20 ordinary mcdicnti n But tranquil
lity Of the stomach j. in storo for those who
pursue n course ~ Hostetter'- Stoma h Bit.
;ers. This finn correrti also remedies 'ua-
larial snd kidney coniplninfS. rheumait'",
co s,ipaticn, billiopsness d neryor@ 'ess-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-02
Dro,yned whil, skatinv.

Gardner. Ale. Jan. 2--John Gooding,
aged IA. was drowned yesterday after
noon IN Ceeesse- stream withdrawing.
His younger brother. Archie. also broke
through the ice. but was rescued by
companions. The unfortunate lads
body was recovered.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-02
sayInp. I,nnk Iirceivrrs.

Concord. n. H., Jan. Judge Chase
of the supreme court yesterday ap-
pointed Hon. Francis c. Faulkner OF
Keene and Henry G. Sanders of Clare
mont as .;,olnt receivers Of the Sullivan
Savings institution at Claremont. Mr.
Faulkner ia a member OF sovernor
Bushels council and Mr.. Sanders is the
treasurer of the defunct bank
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-02

Middletown. n. Y. Jan. I'D. w.
Puck, a mysterious patient, who came
10 Throll hospital in this city about six
weeks ago. died last night. His sister
Mrs. H. H. Todd, wife of the assistant
superintendent of the house OF refuge
on Randall's island. found $4,000 In
Jewels in his trunk. Buck was formerly
a banker at Providence. his identity
only recently being discovered.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-02
ua. uc.n svind,,nr DRUGGISTS

Boston. Jan. 2.-Chief Inspector Boyn-
ton of the postof;ice corps has arrested
Frederick Brown, who is charged with
swindling druggists all over the country
OF various sums of money. Brown, who
is 35 years old, has been ordering goods
Gent to the Union DRUG company" and
after receiving them, II is charged, he
sent them TO outside places. receiving
cash and fnilinr 20 mako PAYMENTS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-02
BICYCLE Score

washington, Jan. 2.-The score at the
close OF the six -day bike race last night
was. Waller. Ts0 miles. II laps; Mad
cox. $50 miles. 3 laps: Ashinger 73o
miles. laps; Hunter. 72s miles. laps:
Lawson. 72S miles, 6 laps; Foster. 727
miles, lap.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-02

Women who object 20 consult for painful
Irregularities, cramps and headaches peculiar
20 the sex. relieved at once without danger
by Apiolinc-C Chapoteadt. send Sl.0l =. o
Box 2Osl Ney York
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-02
Cut In Wares.

Concord. y. H.. Jan. 2.-The men en-
ployed on piece work In the paint shop
OF the Abbot Downing company have
been cut in wages on average Of about
20 per cent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-02
CRANSTON.

Annual NV Y rs Bail OF the CranSt0n
Lyc:nm. -Waned a Free Rd'.
Last evening tie Uranston Lyceum held
their fourth annusl New Years bali in
Store Hall, Cranston. The Alpine or
cheitra furnished the mu1ic for the ~
dances. A large mum Der OF people from
Providence and surr iuuding places wsro
in attendance. Me's-s. Edward Sullivan,
Henry A. III ytes. wilto, Il. Pierce, John
II. Barry and Gustive Hu1old composed
tho commi,tte Ct arrcnzemerts. Mr.. viii
ton Il. piercs cted a. general fiooE dirtc-
tor. He was rs isted by Gustave Hunold.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-02
Death of Rear Admiral
Joseph S. Skerrett.
Annual New Years Reception
at tn: White House.
Secretary Of State 0lney Receives
Foreign Diplomats.

Washington, Jan. Rear Admiral
Joseph S. Skerrett died here yesterday.
His death. while sudden, was not wholly
unexpected. as he had been In bad
health since his retirement from active
service I'm July. 1894. The adpoiral was
IN his 6fth year and is survived by
widow, three daughters and two sons.
The funeral will take place Sunday
afternoon. and the interment will be
I'm Arlington.
Admiral Skerrett had q long and hon.
orable career in the service OF his coun-
try. A native of Ohio, he entered the
navy as midshipman in October. 1s4s,
passed through the various grades, be-
came a lieutenant in 1855, a lieutenant
commander I'm 1862, and was stationed
at tn, Washington navy yard the fol-
lowing year after which he served
creditably during the civil war on the
Shenandoah and the gunboat Katah-
din. He commanded the gunboat
Aroostook from 1864 10 1865. and was
kctvely cnga ged with the Confederate
fcrtiilcations at the mouth of the Brazos
river. Texas, In June. 1864.
Subsequently he spent three years
surveying on the Pacific ocean, he'd
command of an expedition 10 Panama
and another TO Apia. Samoa, to settle
local troubles with the United states
consul; was governor for two years of
the naval asylum at Philadelphia, later
was In command OF the naval forces on
the Pacific station. and was at Honolulu
during the exciting times following the
revolution.
II is said that because OF his suspected
sympathy With the annexation party he
was summarily detached from the COM
mand OF the station and transferred to
the Asiatic station, where he rendered
valuable services In connection with
the troubles in Corea. fading up to
the chinese-Japanese war While on
the Asiatic station h~ reached the re-
tiring age In July, 1894, md was ordered
home.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-02
Tas lsnstA OF liis may -ba- Increased -hy

lessening it's dangers. The majority Of
people die from lung troubles. These
may bo averteJ by promptly using One
Minute Cough Cure.
Joseph :. Jobnston's Pharmacy, ss3
Westminster street; Metzgers Pbsrmacy,
go North slain street; AIfreds Phsr-
macy, 81 EDDY street; Joseph Driver,
Riverside Pharmacy, s3 MsntoD ave. a01q p
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-02
PATIENT CALLERS REWARDED.
President and Mrs. Cleveland Receive
1hrong OF Visitors.

Washington, Jan. 2.-Sevcn thousand
persons shivered outside the White
House yesterday for periods varying
from one TO six hours.
But patience had it's reward In every
case. for the president and Mrs. Cleve-
land shook hands with every one OF
them.
The closing New Year reception OF the
present administration was the most
brilliant OF Mr.. cleveland's whole eight
years In office. and old Arthur Simmons.
the presidents famous messenger.
whose service In the White House dates
back 80 years, shook his head sagely as
he viewed the far reaching crowd from
an upper window and declared 1t DE
CAatestdnception sence de wah."
Orhe cold gray sky that threatened
rain which did not fall served merely as
foil to the brilliant pageant that moved
Tor hours through the forest OF tropic
plants that filled the softly lighted par
lors inside the executive mansion.
The diplomatic corps, as usual, fur
nished the high lights in the picture.
Foreign uniforms and decorations of
every sort, from the white and silver of
the German military attaches to the
green anu CTlfIlSon Silks Oh tne SIllDeSt
minister. almost served TO pale the Paris
gowns OF the receiving party and Of the
official guests behind the line. Only
fhade more subdued were the uniforms
Of the army and navy. a study in
blue and gold. accentuated by the
yellow plumes of the cavalry and the
scarlet facings OF the artillery. AS a
background for this display was set the
- ha ri Of ha
South American diplomats. worn In ac-
cordance with.their own social law I'm
such matters, and the sober morning
costumes OF the civil officials.
The center OF the picture was Mrs.
Cleveland. the most simply gowned of
the receiving party. Her dress OF pale
mauve had high ruching of smoke gray
lace at the throat and at the wrists. II
was caught with butterfly bows Of the
same on the shoulders and on the plain.
smooth hanging skirt. Her hair was
cuiled high at the back and brought in
full waves from her forehead over her
temples She was slightly flushed by the
rapid exercise of handsnaking, but
smiled as cheerfuly and shook hands as
vigorously with the last of her 1000 call
ers as she had with the first.
Received Diplomatic Corps.
Washington. Jan. 2.--The secretary Of
state and Mrs. Olncy entertained the
diplomatic corps at breakfast at II
o'clock at their residence, 1910 Rhode
Island avenue. The drawing rooms and
the breakfast room were artistically dec
Grated with masses OF American beauty
roses and maidenhair fern. There were
about $50 guests present, including the
British ambassador and Lady Paunce-
fote, the Italian ambassador and Baron
ccc de Fava, the German ambassador,
and Baroness Vo1 Thielmann, and the
ministers. the ladies and subordinate
members OF the legations OF the other p
governments represented at the capital.
and also TIC officials OF the department
of state and their ladies. At 2:SO o'clock
Mrs. Clney began her public reception.
assisted by a number OF her invited
guests. The families OF the other cabi-
net ministers also held public recep-
tions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-02
10 cts Cures Constipation and Liver MS.

DIR. Agnew's Liver pills are the most
perfect made, and care lle magic, Sick
Headache, tonstipetion, hiliousness, In
digestion End all Liver Ills. 10 cents. For
sale by n. l.. Lothrop, - Weetminster
street Blanding n Handing, 81 and IS
Weyb,sget street; George l.. Clafin a.
Cc-G2.z2- -hnnth-Ainin- Etr6et Hall n
Lyon, 237 Westminster sire.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-02
WALcorr LecLEAR BEARD,

author of Specs The Mayrdom OF John the BAPTIST
Bsnaas Madeleine" and other remarkable short stories
which have recently appeared in the leading magazines
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-02
MARGARET DELAND,

author of "John Ward, Preacher" Sidney" and other
novels which have gained universal attention and discussion
The story which we shall print is based the wisdom
unwsdom Of confessing fault which has long since been
atoned for under circumstances which demand such
confession 1t is keen study Of character by who
has gained in the portrayal of the workings OF
the human soul.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-02
BLANCHE WILLIS HOWARD.

1t is keen satire upon the delays and formaities OF
foreign legal procedure in the of fororn old man
who had fallen into difficulties.
We shall close the month with typical story OF
Western life "STATION 347-5E6" by
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-02
Pues Cnred in 3 to o Nlghts.-

Piles Cured In 3 10 u Nights.-Dr.
Agnew s Ointment will cure ell cases Of
Itching Piles In from 10 nights. One
application brings confer. For blind
and Bleeding Piles IL is peerless. Also
cures relter. Salt Rheum, Ec7ems, Bar
ber's Itch aud ell eruptions OF the skin.
35 cts. Soli by y. l.. Lothrop, 50 West
Minister street; Blending ~ Blsnoing, "a
ana IS Wey bosset street; George l.. Clafiin
a. Co., 62-72 South Main street; Hall a
Lyon, 257 Westminster street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-02

IN old Paris, IN the time OF
Louis XIV. known as "Coq le
Roi," and the assistance rem
dered him by a court beauty,
Corinne de Montesson, in his
escapades.
1t will be succeeded by a
powerful study of one of the
questions of the day, entitled
"WHERE IGNORANCE
IS BLISS--?" by
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-02

DENT has drawn of his pictures OF the
life of the period among the poor whites of the far South
THE MAN WHO LOOKED LIKE THE
KING" by
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-02
Old and New Romance.
The first story list is from the pen of the brilliant
author of "The Impregnabe City,"
MAX MBERTON.

1.-THE LIBERTY OF THE LITTLE RED
MAN concerned with the exploits of famous character
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-12-23

A CHRISTMAS sermon will be
preached next Sunday morning a;
Lost Grove and Tea Meeting will
De held on Wednesday, Dec. 29th.
An efficient committee is at work
TO make the effort success. All are
invited.
See our toilet cases. They make
nice gifts. THoMA IL LENAHAN.
a CoMMuNICATloN from Hon. j
w Rewey states that his son, o. q.
Rewey, is recovering from his severe
illness, und is now able to sit up q
short time each day. This viii be
good news. to divers many friends
in this city,
KRANz fine Chicago candies at
iuttenstein d Jacka's.
w. NJ. CARPENTER will offer q
public sale, at the Thomas Bowe'1 :
larm three miles and half south
west of Cobb, next Thursday, Dee. 80
a lot of good live stock and farm
machinery. Sale commences at Il
o'clock q. N.
See our china plates and fancy
china ware. THOMA d LENAHAN
WE were misinforined in regard
to the return Of Mr.. J. +. Hendra
from Chicago, in our last issue. lie
was to return on the date stated but
the attending physician thought 1t
better for him to remain, as he is
still quite weak.
SPECIAL Holiday goods at the
White House.
MIR. JAKE ouREEHEN, who is well
known IN this city, dropped dead OF
the street at Darlington last Tues
day morning. Heart disease wa.
the cause. Mr. Schreenen was about
80 years Of age and had only been
married about year.
ALI kinds OF fruits for the hoii.
days at Gutten-tein d Jackas
bir. TA1LoKtan eminent Erangi.
Illstlc Singer, who has done good
service in revival work in the East
Is sexpected to spend two weeks ID
Mineral Point and assist in the
meetings iu the T.. ~. Church. Thel
begin with tie New Year
CALI and aet2 IN Of that nice Nma
candy for - cts. at Gales Casl
| store.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-12-23
Obituary,
WILLIAM *. CURRY.

1t is with regret that we chronicle
the death of William X. Curry, son
of the late G. II. NJ. Curry and
nephew Of Wm. II. Curry, of Mineral
Point, in san Francisco, on October
B, 1897, of heart failure, after 4 long
and painful illness.
Deceased was a native OF Mineral
Point. Wis, and at the time of his
death was 33 years OF age. His par
ents went to California when he was
but Il child. where he grew TO man
hood. He received his early educa-
tion in the public schools of that
state. Although young man he
held several positions OF honor and
trust in the federal service, and at
the time Of his death was "A deputy
clerk under his brother, Hon. G. +.
Curry, County Clerk Of san Francisco
county. In every position he dis
charged the duties Of bis trust SO as
to earn the utmost confidence OF his
employer, and the admiration OF his
friends, OF whom he had many. His
death was doubly sad bereavement
for his mother, sisters and brothers
following, as it did, SO soon after that
of his father.
The funeral was held from the
Central Methodist Episcopal church.
Rev. Drs. Ollie and Locke officiating,
and was conducted under the aus
pices Of Liberty Lodge, knights OF
Honor, Of which he was member,
and was attended by "A large number
of friends, who went to pay a last
tribute to one whom in life they had
learned to love. The floral pieces
were numerous and beautiful, re-
curing two large express wagon) to
convey them to the cemetery.