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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-23
THEY WERE AWAKE.

Back street was a stirring place last
night Notwithstanding the fact that the
storm had damDened the ardor Of most
citizens
There was big leak in one OF the gas
mains near tho m ills and the gas may have
had something TO do with the hilarity
that prevailed in the McSoley mansion.
The McSoleys are not unknown TO fame.
AT one time their tea parties called for u
detail OF police that would have made q
New York fashionable gathering envious.
OF late, however, the family has
retired somewhat from the public gaze
and has been satisfied with a bnlndrum
existence or what persons of their lively
temperament consider such. Last night
there was "a discussion with neigbbors in
which Hat irons were brandished and un'
complimentary remarks hurled about tho
street by the quick spoken McSoleys.
Officer Doe restored quiet without max
Ing aay arrests
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-23
EAST PROVIDENCE.
Damage Done by the Storm--An
Unnecessary Alarm.

The rain storm OF the last few days told
quite severely on the outlying highways
of the town. They are a mass of soft
mud and teamsters with heavy l6ads find
much difficulty In getting through the
deep ruts
Prospect street, which is undergoing a
process of grading. was badly Hooded,
and this morning when the men started
In to resume work, they found it almost
a quagmire, and the work cannot DO con-
Quoted under so favorable circumstances
as before the storm.
Vine street, which Is being graded and
curbed, was also badly flooded. The open
bitches were filled with water, but for
tunately the curbing. which had been set,
was all protected by the paved cutters.
and none of 1t was displaced.
This morning in the Seventh District
Court William Peckham pleaded guilty
to being drunk and was fined az and
costs, which he was unable TO pay, and
he was committed. Albert Cote and
Harry Vandall. both pleaded guilty to
reyeling, and were fined respectively 50
and 81 and costs and both settled.
Yesterday as Mrs Maria Drew, who
resides on Mary avenue, was at work
over an oil stove, the stove suddenly TOOK
fire. 1t rested on chair. and Mrs. Drew
and her daughter took the chair up and
u.
Some boys, seeing the blaze. ran TO box
80 near the town hall and rang in an
alarm. calling out the fire department.,
who were not needed however.
No damage was done by the fire except
to slightly burn the fingers on one hand
Of Mrs. Drew.
Mr. j. Il. O. Farnham of this town 10
enjoying weeks vacation at Cottage
City
Mrs. May ID. Mason and family are
spending the summer at Jolly Island,
Lake Winnepesaukee. Mr.. Mason has
been seriously III for several months, and
has taken "A cottage at Jolly Island, by
the advice Of bis physician.
Rev. q. ;. Davis, pastor Of Haven Nj.
r. church, and Mr.. and Mrs. &. A.
Aldrich returned yesterday from Toronto,
Can, where they have been as delegates
TO the international Convention OF the
ELworth League. Mrs. Ellen Munroe
and Miss Nellie Munroe, the other dele
gates, will visit Quebec and several other
cities before they return home.
Work has been commenced or the new
Casino Mt NarraganSetJ terrace, and 10
will be pushed rapidly forward. in the
hope that it may be practically occupied
late In the season.
Mr. George w. Penniman, newspaper
man of Fall River. delivered an interest
ing lecture on "California and.the Chris
tian Endeavor Convention" last evening
in the Congregational church. Riverside.
Rev. r.. A. Herring of Brandow. VT,
has accepted call TO become pastor of
the First Baptist church of East Provi-
dence Centre. and will commence his
duties with that parish Aug. l.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-23
NORTH END NOTES.

There's an organization in Boston that
for consideration promises TO find the
relatives of any man who gets lost-that
is who dies in untrodden paths or whose
mind gives way
This organization furnishes badge on
which arc words to the effect that II the
number of the badge is sent To Boston u
reward will be paid, the mans relatives
notified, etc.
There is but one defect In the scheme,
and that is that way OF fastening a
badge on the mans body so be won Z
lose it has not been discovered for one OF
these badges was brought into the Second
station last night by citizen who picked
it up in the woods.
The citizen could not tell Lieut.. Murray
where the man that went with the badge
was.
The funeral OF John Curley, a respected
resident OF Jenkins street, took place
from the Holy Name church yesterday
and was largely attended. The deceased
was the father OF Officer Curley.
Last nights storm caused n postpone
ment of tho Good Time Clubs trolley
party to Camp White until next Thurs
day evening.
Quiet reigned in police circles last night
and but one arrest was made. Ihe
charge was drunkenness.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-23
A FAMILY FEUD.

A barber shop on Skye Hill was the
scene Of lively scrimmago Yesterday. It
was the wind up of family foud which
almost rivalod those OF the south. No
one was shot, however,.
lt started In n barroom and at first only
the son of one family and the father Of
the other were involved. Tho young fol-
low regarded himself rs tie old fellows
superior In strength and endurance. when
they were both drinking in n saloon few
nights ago. The old man thought differ
emily, however, and one thing brought on
another till finally they began To hammer
each other. The bout terminated in favor
of the old man.
The young fellow than secured rein-
forcomcnt In the shape of an older brother
and both returned 10 the saloon to redeem
the family's good name
They started quarrel with the old
man. and he whipped tho pair OF them.
Nothing moro was heard of the feud till
yesterday when tho two brothers who had
been licked and third brother who up To
this bad nothing 20 do with the quarrel
cornered the old man In barber shop and
proceeded to do him up
Tho irio were too many for the old man
and he was being done whom the barber
took hand In ths"scrap ana helped him
TO drive away the three brothers.
FINED $40 AND COSTS.
Mrs. Lillian wescott the alleged pro-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-23
OkAEYVILLE.
Mrs. WeScOtt Finei Ten Dollars aud
COsts-Plug Ugly Driver.

The driver Of the local delivery team
belonging to the wholesale dry goods firm,
Hartwell a. Richards of Providence, WAS
apparently suffering from a recurrence of
liver trouble this morning when he
reached Olneyvif1e square. for he was
there only few minutes when his ugly
temper got him involved In a verbal mix
up which almost terminated in hstic-
cuffs.
The plug ugly was taking up more
space than he was allowed by law, writ
ten or unwritten. He had driven his
team onto the sidewalk in front of a
store although he had only small
parcel to deliver there. A local business
man who was standing in front of the
store, talking TO the proprietor, remarked
tho presence of the team on the sidewalk
in a joking manner. The teamstor took
offensesand promptly informed the busi-
ness man that no was able to take care of
the team ana he said other things not
quite so temperate and proper. Before he
had got through, the proprietor OF the
store because involved and then it was dis
covered that the teamster had an old
grudge against him. He congratulated
himself on making the discovery, the
teamster went away saying cuss words
and the other party TO the affair silently
meditated on the difficulties of business
life. The storekeeDer remarked there
would be another schapter to this story
and il will be- continued in our next
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-23
AT NORTH END.
About $50 Claims For
Jury Trial Already Made
Opposition to Awards Made
in Charles st. Matter.
The McSoleys Were Awake--NOrth
Church Society Excul sion.

The committee appointed at the meeting
In Odd Fellows hall on Charles street
some weeks ago to protest against the as
sessment made by the commissioners on
the widening and Strengthening of Charles
street has been very successful.in getting
parties to file appeals for jury trials
About $50 claims for jury trials have
been filed with the clerk of the Common
Pleas Division of the Supreme Court
There Is no let up In the protest Of the
people assessed for this improvement and
the committee has no doubt that the Juries
that hear the appeals, should the city con-
tinue obstinate, will decide In favor Of the
residents taking appeals. There Is con-
lidence apparently strong that the i'm
provement will be delayed for some time
ard that the commissioners assessments
will never have TO bo paid.
The largest and the smallest taxpayers
affected are anti III their determination
TO fight to the bitter end what they con-
slider an Injustice.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-23
In A BARBER'S CHAIR.
Mot0rman West Tainted and Caused
Some Excitement.

The attendants and customers In the
barber shop OF Bon Lang on Elmwood
avenue near Potters avenue got quite a
start yesterday afternoon.
Benjamin West. 50 years old, a motor
man on the Elmwood electric line while
being shaved, tainted and for time it
was thought that he was dead.
The men In the barber shop found that
Mr. Vests pulse had stopped beating and
that his body was cold. DIR. Chesetoro
was called, but before he arrived Mr..
West rallied and went to his home nearby.
Mr. West said that he would be ready to
go to work this morning but the manage
ment of the road deemed it advisable to
lay him off for few days at least.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-23
CRANST0N.
Real Estate TrsnsferS-Mr. SearlS
Finds His Son at Clayville.

The real estate transactions for the
week ending July 2lst wero as follows;
John Nj. Dean to Alfred Il. Crooker, 4
lots on Mesbanticut Park plat No. 3.
Irene It. Sweet to Samuel f. Babbitt,
lot on j. II. Bartlett plat
Irene #. Sweet to George r. Babbitt
lot on j. Il. Bartlett plat
Samuel h. Babbitt to George Il. Babbitt
lot on j. X. Bartlett plat
Alfred q. NJ. Whippe ct ux, to Job Will
bur. lot on Eden Park Plat.
l.. Spencer Dodge to John E. Canning,
9 lots on ii. A. Potter plat
John Il. Canning tow. Ii. Herrick,2 lots
on ii. A. Potter plat.
NJ. Ward Easily, ct ux, 10 Paul n. Easily,
east 10 feet of lot 92 and west 81 feet OF
lot 81, on Arlington Heights plat.
Charles A. Preston TO j. A. Budlong &
Sons Co., lot on Eden Park plat.
Christina w. Bohning to Emma +.
Bohning, lots on Wayland Park plat
The inen in the employ of the Crystal
Ice Company have, from time to time, COM
plainsd Of the mischieyous work OF boys
who go tn tho pond to swim. Pianks
have been torn from the platforms To
make diving boards, and other mischief
done.
Last year Mr.. Sherwood was compelled
Co close I'M one part Of tho pond 10 the
public, and. thinking this would DO suf
icient warming gave the boys another
trial this year. He says no does not wish
TO deprive the majority OF the boys of
their pleasure and hope they will assist In
protecting the property thus left open for
their convenience from the malicious
work of hoodlums.
The six.year-old- son of Byron Scarles,
who disappeared from his homo on
Tuesday morning was found by mis- father
in Clayville about 9 o'clock on Wedncs-
day night
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-23
CHASED A BEGGAR.

Officer Dyer engaged in heel and toe
contest with Mary Pendergast this morn
ing, but Mary saw him first and soon
distanced him. Sho is well known
hard character and frequently in trouble
with the police. This morning she was
on n begging tour attired in old ragged
clothes and with "a squalling baby in her
arms to work on the sympathios of the
public.
The officer saw her enter Gardner's =
store on tho square and started for her,
just To give her little lecture and send
her home She saw him coming and
escaped down through the square and
across the bridge TO Manton avenue. She
was wiser than Saul's wife for she cidn't
even stop I'm her flight 70 look around.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-23
From Neighboring Towns.

son managed 60 enter the parlor Of Owen
MoVey's home, 672 Gladstone avenue
between the hours Of p. IN. Wednesday
and p. ID. Thursday and remove q suit
OF clothes
Some Of the family were i'm the house all
the time and how the intruder managed
to escape with light checked suit belong
ing To Mr.. MoVey Is a puzzle. The loss
of the clothing was reported to the Second
police station officers last.Night.
MLEES LIVELY STEEDS.
Michael MoLees of Woodville did not
know that he was the possessor OF two as
active horses as Is evidently the case until
last night.
Tho horses were attached to a wagon
loaaed with wood and on Admiral street
opposite Tappan street started on lively
run. After doing all he could with the
relns TO get the horses TO u reasonable
state, Mr.. McLees jumped aud landed on
the ground uninjured. One OF the horses
cleared himself and ran through Hawkins
street to Branch avenue. The damage
TO the wagon was not very big
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-23
NORTH CHURCH OUTING.

Many of the early cars down town this
morning were crowded with members Of
North Congregational church who were
bent on n dey's pleasure down tho river.
The trip had been postponed "A week ago
.ast Wednesday owing TO the severe storm
then prevailing and IL was evident this
morning that the postponement had but
added zest To the outing.
Tho steamer Pioneer was taken by tho
merry party ut O'Clock for Pleasant
Point and il was evident that al looked
forward to n charming days pleasure
After dinner sail down Newport harbor
was on the program. The members of the
North church were Joined ut the boat by
tho members of the Elmwood Temple
Society.
SLICK DAY THIEF.
Some very easy and ouick moving per-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-23
ON THE FRONTIER.
Ambassadors aud Tewiik Pasha
Have Reached Agreement.

Constantinople. July 23 The ambas-
sadors of the powers and Tewfik Pasha
have agreed upon tho frontier clause in
the peace treaty.
The line drawn by the military at
tachos, and insisted upon from the first by
powers, has been accepted by sultan with
slight technical notifications. The reports
that the Turkish forces have begun to
eyacuate are confirmed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-23
STREETS FLOODED.

During the heavy rain yesterday after
noon, the two old fashioned catch basins
on Plainheld street, near the junction of
Hartford avenue, were overtaxed and the
water that came down the hill accumu-
lated until there was a depth of nearly
two feet between Minsor street and
square. Tho running gear of the trolley
cars were completely submergods while
through that section and for at least a
half hour the sidewalks were under water
and people -wero unable TO pass in either
direction.
The cellars in that neighborhood
were flooded and considerable damage
was done.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-23
PANAMA SCANDAL.
Recommendations 10 Pc Mad. by
Examining Mag strate.

Paris, July 2a-The Gsulois says that
tho forthcoming report Of NJ Pctevir, the
examining magistrate in the Panama
scandal, recommends tho prosecution Of
former Deputies Hurard, Sarpait, Pla-
teau. Saint Mardi, Richard and Rigaud.
with Deputies Antide Boyer, Alfred
Nsuquet aud Henry Maret and Senator
Lsvret
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-23
STORM DID LITTLE HARM.

The severe downpour Of rain yesterday
did not do as much harm as Is usually
done by big storm In this section. for
while vines and garden plants suffered
more or less there were but three dis
turbances of the highway reported by the
police of tho Second station. One OF these
was on Admiral street near Its junction
with Charles street and the other in the
vicinity of Brown street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-23
SHaKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot fnsc. a uowdcf for the feet. II
cures Jntnful, swollen, smart ing feet and in
s'antlv takes the sting ont ~ corns an bun.
ions. It's she grentest comfort discovery ~
the age. Aliens Foot. ia makes tght fitting
for sweating, Gallons and hot, tired, aching
feet. Try ~ today. SOLD by all druggists
and shoe stores. ~ msil for 2tc. IN stamps.
Trial package FREE. Address Allen >. Ohm.
sted. Leroy, ". Y.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-23
BRIEF ITEMS.

The j. +. Russells and the Clydes will
play ball tomorrow.
Miss Anna Corcoran Is spending her
vacation down tho bay.
Mrs. Isadore j. Stone was buried from
her late home on Auburn street, John
ston, this morning
Dr. Wilcox. who died suddenly at his
home In this city recently, became a
heavy property owner in the town Of
Johnston.
The local members Of the committee in
charge of the lawn party to be held
in the interests of St Josephs Hospital,
are doing all they can to make 1t sue
coSs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-23
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prietor of baby farm. who was arrested
several weeks ago by Constable Carroll
on a warrant sworn out by Agent Thur
ber. was brought before the Eighth District
Court for trial this morning.
She pleaded nolo and was find $40 and
costs.
Mrs. Wescott was represented by ex-
CONGRESSMAN Ianham
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-23
KICKED IN DOOR.

Boyden, kicked In door at Mr.. Tripp's
house on Providence street in Johnston
last night. They were dr. lnk and wanted
TO get in. They were arrested and ar
raigned before the district court today
charged with defauing building and
were fined So and costs each.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-23
IRE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Some very easy and quick moving per-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-23

good health
Dr. Miles Remedies
are cold by all drug
gists under n positive
guarantee. first bottle
benefits or money re-
funded. Book on dis
eases of the heart and
nerves free. Address.
DIR. MILES MEDICA.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-23

DR.. Miles Pain Pills. "one cent dose"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-13

NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT ROLI<-SO-
Tee o. assessment roll OF Local Improve
nent District No. is5. Cor the improve
meat OF SIKH Avenue south "a The CHS
OF Seattle. from the ncrtheriy margin OF
Weller Street TO the aortaeTly margin "
Dearborn Street. under Ordinance No
4a29 and hearing thereon.
Notice Is hereby given shat the ASSES
mani roi OF Local Improvement D3sirics
No I4g for the Improvement 81 Ssxta Az
enue South IN tae City OF Seattle, fTesn
The n5r1heriy margin % Weller Si!ec< .
me northerly margin Of Dearborn street.
Under Ordinance Ma. F-s. AaS been r.
ported BY tue Beard OF PEosic Works %
me CITY Council OF The cay OF Seattle ana
X now OF lie Sc the office OF Ire c4ty c4sss
ard taa same Is nov oIsn for pablo ~
s.sec-Eaa a. said office AID xl3 remain
open for inspection untH Moucay. iae ssa
day 81 DeceEnDer fsaT a. 1se o clock ..
m AID Al! persons Interested are HEREBY
REQUIRED 10 anseaf before Inc CITY Iossn-
eli IN taIat sxSsIoG 10 De ba}1 IN i1r Sossn-
Gil Chaxnosr In the CITY Hall, on Monday.
the sgh DAY OF December, iS@'. al .-a1
o'clock r. IA ard make objections thereto
A. said sSrns 40 fsxsd the ItGancls Eali con-
s.2es 4ay and ali So3eetieas made AID VIII
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-13

NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT ROLL or,
Local Improvement District No I3a for
the Improvement of Howell Street from,
Boren Avenue TO the alley between Terry
and Ninth Avenues, and the alley run
ming through block e. Heirs OF Sarah a.
Bells Second Addition. under Ordinance
No. 1904 and hearing thereon
:neat roll OF Local Improvement District
No 40 for the Improvement of Howell
Street from Boren Avenue 10 the alley be-
tween Terry and Ninth Avenues. and the
aIisy running through block a., Heirs Of
Sarah A. Belts Second Addition under
Ordinance No. sGA has been reported by
the Board Of Public Works to the City
Council of the City OF Seattle. and Is now
on file IN the office of the city comptroller
now open for public inspection az said Office
and Will remain open for inspection until
Monday, the sixth day OF December 1897.
nj s O'Clock n. m, and all persons inter-
ested are hereby required 10 appear before
the City Council at Il session TO be held In
the Council Cham.ae In the City Hall. on
the sixth day Of December. 1897 az 80
O'Clock .. M, aid make objections there
TO- At said time so fixed the Council viii
consider any and all objections made and
will make such corrections In said roll al
II deems Just and will then. by Ordinance
aunroVe such roll ard levy and assess the
amounts thereof against zach parcel and
Iot shown in said roll and declare the
sane 3 FIRST Hen thereoa. Said matter
may be adjourned 30 a later date Z SC CT
WILL II PARRY
sgtv Comptroller and Ex-oficio city
clerk OF ;he city az Seattle
Date OF first publication, November ith.
fsgr
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-13

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

NOTICE TO BRIDGE CONTRACTORS
Notice ts hereby given that sealed BIDS
VIII ne received ~ the Board OF County
Commissioners u King County until 2
=. III. November @3.d 1891 for the fur
nshing % all labor and material for the
construction OF TWO pile abutu4ertS and
Il lowering OF the truSs and approec hes
thereto Of the County Bridge one chile
aboge the Town OF Kent. known - tha
Avord Bridge. IA accordance with the
plans asid specifications no~ on Nle in
thls Office.
Bids must De addressed 20 the Board os
County Commissioner, Indorsed Bids for
lowering ths trtssss and approaches thereto
% the County Bridge over White River
orc mile aoove ne Town % Kent" and
G13Ss name hump sum for the WORK Gem
psste.
Each h.d must Re accom- panied -. casa
o. a certieed eaeCk on a Seattle bank in
'ae sam of Ss3.gr. made payable 20 the
Chairman of the Board 20 ~ forfeited %
King County oy tb@ successful bidder in
cas- he fails 20 enter into contract with
bonds II double the amount Of ,he hta
within ave 80 days Of tha date Of me
award.
Payment will - made in warrants On the
Road and Bridge Fund or N cash a. rs
Board may eiect-
The Board reserves the right 70 reiec.
any ana az bids
Dated at Seattle this sth day o. No
veinae-. A. n. 1887.
z. r. EvENS0N
Clerk 80 the Board ~ County Commission
Sr< King E'1HCsE WaShs- r*na
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-13

ORDINANCE No 4san-An Ordinance ar
proving the Assessment Roll of Local
Improvement District No. 152 for the irYl-
proVement Of Washington Street under
Ordinance No, as. aud ieyying and as
sessfng the amounts tFereof against each
parcel and lot of land and nart thereof
shown In said roll and providing for tie
collection thereof.
Whereas the Assessment Ron az I.1raI
Improvement District No H. for the i'm
provement Of Washington Street. under
under Ordinance No. Az prepared by ire
City Engineer. was reported 20 the civ
Council By the Board % Public Works On
the zjr5 day Of September. IsT7 and the
Council. or receipt OF such roll and as
by the CITY Clerk. 10 be published sr the
city official newspapers OF the CITY FOR tan
consecutive ssSues notifying sli persons
interested thar ssid roll had been
before the City CouncA in the Conn-
81, Chamber tn ths City Hail on
Monday. the lss day Of November. 1877. al
10 O'Clock r. NJ. being a day not less that
fifteen days from tho date Of said notice
ard make objections thereto. z any they
have: and
whereas. the CITY Council dia a. ire
time axsG duly convene and consider aYy
tecttons we're made or flied. ard the Coun-
ell IA make such correct ions OF said yell
as Z deemed Just, and found tho amount az
cost 20 De ASSESSED against property IN
said district. rs shown in said rell. 10 lie
the sum os Ter thousand nine hundred
thgrty-aiFe and sS-ii1 dollars. ard
Whereas. the CITY Council fosssa that All
o. ths provisions OF the Charter ard cras-
naoces pFt3r 70 the approval VI zaSG asa ~
ment roll bad beea duly complied With /:
noSS. therefore.
Be II oreaiaea by the CITY CT Seattle as
follow:
Section & That The assessment Foii de-
Fsayss In TIE pea Esbi@ a. this 1rdsrsaYsre.
far Locai iE1pseyalen; Di..gic. No. l&.