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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-06
CRANSTON.

Mr.. Gilbert White is seriously III
with typhoid fever.
The heavy rains yesterday washed
the sand and loan from around and
beneath the ties of portion of the
New England railroad near the Gran
ston station. The track gang was sum-
moned and the dangerous places were
given new and substantial support.
The Knightsville Fire Company has
voted to attend the fair to be held in
Arlington in November by the Airing
ton Fire Company. The visiting COM
pany will compete for the firemen's
trumpet to be offered as a prize. The
Knightsville company will also attend
the anniversary of King Philips Fire
Company at Bristol oct. q.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph A. Latham have
returned from trip to the White
Mountains.
The Cataract Fire Company of Lake
wood has opened a fair and bazaar
The fair will last one week. Numer-
Gus fire companies and social clubs are
billed to be present on the different
evenings. The Pocasset boys of
Knightsville paid their respects.
Mr.. George \. Champlin is preparing
to erect "A house and barn on Whipple
avenue, Arlington.
The new house belonging to Mr.. j.
Flux of Arlington is'about ready for
occupancy.
Mr. l.. r. Whitman and wife of Way
land Park left for New York today
where Mr.. Whitman will spend a short
vacation.
The Cranston Wheelmen met last
nightN and after the business of the
meeting had been attended to, chowder
was served. The chowder was a big
attraction and the meeting was largely
attended.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-06
WARREN.

Twelve thousand five hundred dollars
in taxes was received by Tax Collector
Eddy on the last day on which dis
counts were allowed. Delinquents now
have to pay interest at the rate of
seven per cent. The total assessment
was $s7,221.90 and the rate slO6
At the monthly session of the court
of probate and town council, the will
of Hannah Il. Payne was admitted to
probate, and Lizzie j. Freeborn was
confirmed executrix without bonds. The
drst and final account OF Thomas f.
Whitford, administrator OF the estate
of Thomas Whitford, was allowed and
ordered recorded. An inventory of the
estate of Frances Winsor was allowed
and ordered recorded. Mary +. Ray
executrix of the will of Eliza Clark of
Franklin, was given leave TO sell bank
stock at private sale. The executors OF
the will OF Mary l.. Johnson were given
leave to transfer 40 shares of the stock
of the Warren Manufacturing Com
pany to legatees OF the will.
The town council audited the routine
bills. The police report for September
showed four disturbances Suppressed
and three arrests Of reveling. High
way Surveyor John s. Brown reported
the following work for September:
ftifSitu section OF
highway on Market street: moved and
cleared up brush in the whole OF the
north district and portions OF the east
and south districts. and cleaned some
of the bitches; cleaned the streets of
the compact part of the town three
times; laid out and constructed side
walks on Bridge street set curbing
and paved cutters on Market street.
and repaired sections Of several streets
in the compact part of the town.
John II. Lanergan was given leave
TO withdraw his petition to use his re-
tail liquor license on Joyce street in
stead OF at its present location on North
Main street.
Mr.. Fred A. Bliss is enjoying a weeks
vacation at Raynham, Mass, the guest
OF his cousin. Mr.. Arthur III. Pearce.
Amity Lodge. /. O. q. F., held well
attended meeting last evening in it's hall
on Main street
Arthur Crowningshield is suffering
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-06
AT THENORTH END.
VALLEY Badly Gu Hard Tim S Smoker
OF the Pekin Association.

There was a decidedly lively time on
Bark street at about midnight, and
three men and a woman took part I'm a
fracas which gave the police consider
able trouble. Sergt. Hartnett while go
ing along Mill street met a man and
woman who, as soon as they were OBJ
served, wanted 10 get out of the way.
The sergeant spoke 10 the man, and
as he did no noticed that there was
blood on the mans cheek and on his
clothing. In answer to query as TO
the reason for the blood being other
wise than in its usual channels, the
man said-and in his statement he was
feebly corroborated by the woman by
his side-that two men had cut him be-
cause those two men wanted 10 steal
the lady, who, the speaker said, was
his wife, away from him. The man
said his name was William NJ. VALLEY
Sergt. Hartnett sent the man and wo-
man TO the Second station and he went
cunning for the other two men. Off
GERS Curley and McGovern took the
man and woman TO the station, and
after the woman was sent 10 the Cen
trail station, DIR. Palmer was sent for
and he found cut three inches long
on the mans cheek and "A deep cut on
his left arm, near the elbow, that re-
quired seven stitches to close. 1t was
hard job TO find the two men Valley
accused OF being responsible for his in
iuries, and an eye witness told the SER
geant that the cutting was done by the
woman who was arrested with the in
jured man. The woman confessed the
charge, the police say.
The Hard Times concert and smoker
of the Pekin Literary association was
very successful. After the regular
meeting there was a concert, during
which Philip Tierney gave a whlstling
solo, and William Farrell, Geo. Mealey.
Timothy Slattery. Walter Scott fine
vocal solos and Thomas Gilligan n
violin solo. bountlful supper and
smoke talk came next. The costume
prize distribution resulted in the award
iSg Of the prize, handsome meer-
schaum pipe. to Albert Ryan. who had
a fine makeup as "A tramp. There were
number OF very grotesque costumes
worn by members and the committee
in charge got lots Of deserved praise.
The police made eight arrests last
night; six of the parties arrested were
drunk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-06
CENTRAL FALLS.

The Democratic convention, held last
night for the purpose of electing dele
gates to the district convention To chose
a nominee for representative To con-
gress, was presided over by William
j. Martin as chelgman and Thomas
Riley, Jr., as secretary.
Thomas Farrell, James Kirwan, Will
liam +. McGlynn, Peter German and
George Burt were appointed a COM
mittee on credentials.
On motion OF William f. McGlynn IL
was voted TO elect one delegate from
Wards | and and two delegates from
Wards 3. and 5.
The following were elected delegates
Ward DIR. ]. A. Remington; Ward .
Thomas Feeney. Sr.; Ward 3-William
+. McGlynn and Francis j. Phelan
Ward 4-Thomas Riley. Jr., and Peter
German; Ward 5-George j. Burt and
John Il. Carlin.
The following characteristic Demo
cratic resolution was then passed. and
an adjournment taken: Resolved, That
the Democratic city convention OF the
city of Central Falls hereby places it
self on record as in opposition to the
proposed constitution, and asks all
voters who are i'm favor of the fullest
freedom of the ballot, consistent with
good government, to vote against the
same.
The Veteran Firemen's association
held an annual meeting last evening.
Following is the list Of nominations de-
cIded upon: President, q. Il. Parker;
vice presidents, G. ID. Wood. Eastwood
Eastwood. Israel +. Rounds, Jethro
Baker w. II. Erskine. A. III. Leonard:
recording secretary, II. Frank Bowen:
financial secretary, Charles p. Baker;
treasurer. A. Everett Durham; dele
gate. for two years, Jethro Baker; al
ternate Edward A. Dwyer: foreman, o.
w. Wilmarth; first assistant w. II.
Erskine: second assistant, John Big
bee. II was voted that the present
board OF directors hold over.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-06
PAWTUXET VALLEY.

The regular meeting OF the Coventry
Woman's club was held at it's rooms
i'm odd Fellows Hall, at Anthony, yes
terday afternoon. "A large number of
the members being present. Mrs. Judge
Manchester. who was delegate to the
council of Rhode Island Womans Clubs
made an interesting report OF the ses-
sion. and Mrs. a. w. Knight read a
communication from the Audubon So
ciety, urging the members Of the club
To join the society. IL was decided to
invite Miss Sarah T.. Doyle TO lecture
before the club. and Mrs. Lever read
an interesting review OF Charles Shell
don's I'm His steps"
+. II. Devere, station agent at Riv-
erpoint depot of the Pawtucket Valley
railroad. left yesterday for three
weeks vacation. which he will spend
i'm New York and Pittsburg, Penn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert +. Hill OF Phenix
left yesterday for a two weeks trip
through Pennsylvania.
Patrick Tierney Of Lippitt. was Sc
verely injured yesterday afternoon
while splitting wood at his home on
Wakefield street. The axe which he
was using struck n knot and slipped.
striking his left hand and decorating
IL badly. He went To the office of DIR.
Eugene T.. Shea on Main street. where
the wound was dressed. the physician
finding IL necessary TO tie an artery
which had been severed by the axe and
take eight stitches i'm order to close the
wound.
One Of the Crompton- FiskVeile cleo
tries jumped the track I'm front OF the
Lippitt mill about \ o'clock last even
ing. The accident was caused by sand
which was washed on the track by the
rain. 4 wrecking car was sent out
from the car barn at clyde and the
car was placed ON the rails after about
half and hours hard work
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-06
OLNEYVlLLE.
Barueu's band Givs S Concert-Notes
From the Square and Vicinity.

When Il was learned that there was
20 be a new musical organization In
Olneyyille. To be known as Bartlett 5
Band and Orchestra, there were many
conjectures as TO the identity of the
players who constituted the organiza-
ton.
Last night, the identity OF the men
was revealed. when the band gave a
complimentary social in the newly re-
novated Woods hall on Plainfieid
street The musicians were found to be
local players OF ability, who have In
the past been associated with the
Rhode Island and other bands and or
chestras. The complimentary social
was rendered by the band as an open
ing for a series which Will continue,
throughout the winter on Wednesday
and Saturday evenings. The affair was
I'm every way a success and "A feature
was the piano accompaniments by Miss
Mederise Lafieur. There were about 100
couples present
Early last evening report was cir
culated that a police officer had shot
at an escaping prisoner on Valley
street. between Broadway and AtwelIs
avenue. but the exact locality was not
stated. There was no more to the story
at first but IL grew until il became
sensational shooting affair. The police
of the Sixth station were asked i'm rela-
tion 10 the report, but they professed
utter ignorance OF the matter. stating
that the story was hoax started by
some practical joker. The residents all
along the street were consulted. but
they were also unaware of such an af-
fair
Mr.. and Mrs. Christopher L. Holden
and wife. Of Manton have returned
from a visit TO their son. DIR. Warren
Holden OF New York city.
Next Sunday evening concert will
be given in the Congregational church
at Thornton. Good talent has been
secured for the occasion and as the
proceeds are To be devoted TO the
church treasury IL should be made a
success. by large attendance.
A naphtha launch that is a beauty is
a pleasing joint purchase made by ex-
Town Treasurer James Davis and
Frederick Collingwood, who will anchor
II at Conimicut. where they own sum-
mer residences.
The residents of Thornton want gas
mains laid in the village and petitions
for the same are I'm circulation. The
petition will shortly be presented to the
Providence Gas Company. The place is
growing very rapidly there being no
less than five tenement houses now i'm
course OF construction there. together
with a business block containing ten
ements and stores.
The Ladies' Sewing Society of the
Belknap Baptist church in Johnston.
yesterday afternoon held their annual
with Mrs. Fred j. Walsh. At
ter the business session. a supper was
served and an informal entertainment
indulged i'm. consisting of music read
ings, etc, which lasted into the even
ing. The shower al the effect of les
sening the attendance somewhat, but
not materially.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-06
Too Quick for the stock Brokers

Down the postofiiCe steps Rev. Dr.
Fyfthly carefully picked his way. and
then his feet suddenly shot out. and he
went down right I'm the midst OF "A
group of stock brokers
"Ah. good morning. Doctor" laughed
the stockholders recognizing the min
ister. You remind us of the wicked
man whose foot slippeth."
Nay retorted the good minister
but rather DO I seem Ike the man who
went down 10 Jericho"
How is that?" Chorused the brokers
Because he fell among thieves. /"
murmured the Doctor as he got un and
moved decorously away.-Anglo-A Amer
ican.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-06

Henri and his half brother. Grebauval
deputy OF the revolutionary tribunal
i'm France, serves To bring about the
most stirring scenes In the play. Henri
kills Grebauval. who previously had
imprisoned both Henri and his lady,
Mathilde de Louvet. and having done
So Henri takes the place OF Grebauvai
and carries out the functions of his Of
flee without anyone knowing the diff
ference Mr.. O'Neill and his competent
company will be at the Providence
Opera house next Monday. Tuesday
and Wednesday evenings and Wednes-
day matinee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-06
Bon
Ami
Cleans and Polishes
-psisr. METALS AND GLASS.
sArH Tvss. oilclorH. TIN WARE ANo HANos.
Cleans and PoIishes

II j Osterhout, Boston.
Dan + Hart. Boston.
NJ Ii Campbell. Boston.
NEWMAN.
ID T. Gates, Boston.
w Goode. Boston.
j ID Albien. Worcester.
5 b Case. Jr. Norwich.
Geo sS Walker, Boston.
II Il Land. New York.
j g Magrath, Boston.
John NJ McMorrow, New York.
IA Rose. Philadelphia.
l. Slock. New York.
+ h Clarke and wife. Boston.
Charles Smeath. New York.
j & Palmer Boston.
w Il Holland. New York.
A w Parker New York.
ID r. Longsdorf. Mechanicsburg, Pa.
Geo Il Clemence. Providence.
j + Kirby, Baltimore.
Henry l. Kebel. Newark, ~ j.
ID Alden. New York.
Ira ID Briggs. Connecticut.
j j Desmond and wife. Boston.
J II Thompson, Boston.
George Cohen, New York.
w III Thompson. New York.
George A Hail. Boston.
Mrs III McDale, Boston.
= Gsullldn, NEW OTk.
j Arthur Cope Meriden, Conn.
Fawberg. Boston.
t. NJ Thayer. New York.
Henry Lederer. New York.
J Il Terhune. New York.
Hiram w Hall, Canajoharie, n Y.
w Kerwick. New York.
ID NJ LaPark. New York.
w II Haney. New York.
II w Stackhouse. New York.
III l. Mills. New Bedford.
NJ ] Fenton. Boston.
J n Elms. Boston.
u Strachan, Providence.
T. G. McClintock. Boston.
l. Marble. Boston.
Geo f. Dudley, Louisville, Ky.
II Griffin, Boston
PERRIN.
Frank Manning and wife, New York.
ii NJ Hedges. Cambridge, Y.
T Hicky. New York.
VIM Rosenblatt, New York.
III + Curran, Boston.
III Phillips and wife, New York.
j A Davis. Boston.
Henry Woodbury., Boston
VIM Reid and wife. East Greenwich.
+ Kentfield, Providence.
SAVOY.
Mr. and Mrs Kelly. New York.
r Kelly, New York.
A RI Brown and wife. Bristol.
Samuel Cohen, New York.
X Jameson, Worcester.
II Rosenthal, Philadelphia.
w Fred Fish, Bristol
o G. McGann, Bristol.
q A Ward, Springfield, Mass.
+ + Newton Hartford.
VIM j Fillmore, Bristol, r /.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-06
FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE.

FOR SALE.-Buying has commenced
again, and IL is headed down the bay:
l want to sell you "A beautiful building
site at Pawtuxet-by-the-Se Sea; get hold
right now; they will be higher next
year. A. L. ANDREWS, 81 West
minister street. II oil
FOR SALE-Those Mount Pleasant
Lots are going fast at $3.50 to $3.50; they
are by far the cheapest and best In the
city: delightful location: make an ap
pointment and will show the lots any
afternoon. A. l.. ANDREWS, 81 West
minister street. If oil
FOR SALE-Ten-room house, 104
Burnett street. Apply to u. RUSSELL
BROWN. If
FOR SALE-Nine-room cottage at
Oakland Beach. Apply to j. Il. RAN
DALI, 29 Oakland Beach avenue.
now If
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-06
Sl.bO FOR 75c.
SIX OF THE FL

DRESSMAKING AND CUTTING.
Plain Suits 81: fancy trimmed. s.: per-
feet fit guaranteed. Miss l.. Bearse, S6)
Lockwood street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-06
LOST AND FOUND.

BRlNDLE BULL DOG LOST-Lib-
eral reward for return. Address r..
LEONARD, /. q. Pox Sc. Chepachet.
II. J.. Ct o6
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HeIp Wanted.

WANTED-Experien newspaper
canvasser to canvass for a daily paper.
Address, with references. TO Box II
News office. If s29
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-06
GROCERIES. GRAIN. ETC.

A. N. WHITAKER
Fioure Family Groceries, Pure Teas. Conecs
Choic. Grain, HAY and straw. lOUc Westmin
ster street Telephone. -.s-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-06
WANTED.

WANTED. $500 wanted on good real
estate security at per cent. per an
mum: title perfect. Address Box III.
News office. tf OF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-06

FURNISHED Rooms. with first class
table board. GA Carpenter street.
o6 l2t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-06

LOST, POCKETBOOK-T
forenoon, containing sum of money Re-
ward at 102 Ring street. o4-6t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-06

WANTED-Positon to take care Of
an invalid or as housekeeper by mid
dle-aged American woman; references.
Inquire rs Harrison street, left hand
bell o3-6t.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-06

FOUND-A Scotch collie dog. Apply
to Providence Collie Kennels. 1S Illinois
street. HARRY j. BASCOM. Puppies
for sale. 81 o3
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-06

MUSIC TEACHERS.
Nine. NJ. Barrata Morgan, 445 West
minister street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-06
ROOMS AND BOARD.

TO LEI Furnished tenement, eight
rooms; rent SIS month. including pia no;
desirable location; ample-grounds: sta :
bic privilege If desired Address BOX
N, News office. 81 o6
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-06
PERSONAL.

DIVORCES quietly and legally OBJ
tanned for eight causes. DOLMAN &
BUETTNER. Attorneys Law. Es-
tablished rs years. Highest references
given. 1928 Arch street, Philadelphia.
a2O II
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-06

WANTED-Situatons by two girls,
sisters, one second work, the other plain
sewing or chamberwork. Call at News
office. .. o4-6t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-06
SITUATIONS WANTED.

WANTED-Situation as housekeeper
in widower's family by American wo-
man: good reference. Mrs. JENNIE
LEACH, box POI, Narragansett Pier.
*. l. ST o5
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-06

TO LET-Rooms to let private fam
lily, one hall bedroom, two side rooms.
10i Clifford st. o4-6t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-06

FOR SALE-Ten R-I-P-A-N-S for 8
cents az druggists. One gives relief.
jy12 1y
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-06

FOR SALE-St Bernard Bitch. 16
months old. Apply to Providence Collie
Kennels. Is Illinois street. HARRY ].
BASCOM Ct o3
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FOR SALE-MisceIlaneOus.

BIRD DOG for sale; English setter.
three years old. thoroughly broken and
reliable. Inquire 81 Wey bosset room
Is. 81 o6
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-06

WANTED-Girls who are experience
ed stone settlers. Fletcher, Burrows *
Co, SO Clifford st. o4-3t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-06

Our store is literally packed with
seasonablc footwear of the most ap-
proved styles. from the best manufac-
turers of New England. Boys Never
Rip" school shoes. a. Il. Nerone. 30
State street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-06
FOR SALE

One Of the best paying Restaurant
and Lunch Counters in the city of
Providence; only $500; come and see it.
j. GILBERT, 442 Banigan building.
s29 Ct
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-06

SPECIAL SALE OF CLOCKS-Aiarm
clocks, warranted one year, Soc; S-day
oak or walnut clocks, strikes hours and
half hours s1.75. At HOSMERS. cor
ner Westminster and Franklin streets.
jazz n
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-06

FOR SALE-Small job printing OUT
fit. Apply at so South Water street.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-29

FOR SALE-The only separate entrance.
three fiat block in Portland, situated on St
lawrence ST., near Congress St., and has every
set tubs, open fir, places hard wood floors, open
plumbing, 1000 feet of land lot is 55x125, sepa-
rate back and front entrances. separate cellars
and heaters, separate walks and yards. Rents
foF SS4o per year and pays u per cent interest,
Papered throughout, and handsomely flashed
mtcypress. $4,000 can remain at 5 per cent
DALTON & CO., ATS IL Congress St
ie1kiff
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-29
WIT AND WISDOM.
Much Employed,

Much Employed.
81 suppose you communicate great
deal in ciphers," said the young woman.
eyes, replied the Spanish officer
"They are used a great deal in answering
when ask how much money they can let
US have. Washington Star.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-29

No need to fear sudden attacks of
cholera infantum, dysentery, diarrhoea,
or summer complaint, if you have DR..
Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry in
the medicine chest
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-29

EOR SALE-On Forest Avenue, Deering Gear
a every minutes), a new house of 8 rooms
ms Is a modern house in every particular and
mas not water heat slate sink, porcelain bath
and bells. oak, cypress and southern pine finish,
oak and birch floors. open fireplace, built by
architects plans, cemented cellar, sidewalks,
residence for reasonable price. Half of pur.
chase price can remain at 5 per cent interest.
DALTON & co, AIS IL Congress st ie15dtf
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-29
Nj AIRY fAE, II ELLIE,

And will buy you such pretty Ring at
McKenney's. A thousand SOLID gold Rings,
Diamonds, OpalPearts, Rubles. Emeralds and
al other precious stones. Engagement and
city. MCKINNEY, The Jeweler, Monument
Square. mar22dtf
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-29

EOR SALE OR TO LET-The dwelling house
4 formerly owned and occupied by Henry
Trefethen, situated on Island Avenue, Peaks
first class condition; the house Is finely located
on high ground, with fine view of the harbor,
has a slated root and cemented cellar, there is
house, which will be sold with the house, or 4
less quantity if parties prefer also several cot
tage lots on Island Avenue. and two shore lots,
with shore privileges. all of which will be sold
at rare bargains if applied for soon. Apply to
GEO. TREFETHENI Assignee, 1872 CONNER
cial ST., Portland. my314