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10 RAISE THE su-xkEN Vessel.
Congress Win Be Asked for an Ap-
propriatian of $4,000

preparation OF SsOt.tbo.
Secretary Long held a conference with
his bureau chiefs yesterday evening for
the purpose of estimating the probable
cost OF raising the battleship. 1t was
thought that this could be done for about
$500 0eq, ana To-Day the Secretary will send
10 Congress q recommendation for an ap-
preparation of that amount to be fmme-
dately available. This will be expended
in the employment of wrecking compa-
nies and the transportation Of such parts
of the equipment as can be brought back
10 the United States.
The department. is chatting under the
apparent inability to secure detailed in
formation. but this is attributed to the
imDosSibilitY of Capt. Sigsbees forming
any satisfactory conclusion until he
knows the condition OF his vessel and
has some data upon which to base re-
port. In the ordinary course of things
by this evening the department ought to
be in possession of many details connect
ed with the accident.
Senator Chandler who objected yester-
day to the immediate considera lion of the
Allen resolution directing the Naval
Committee of the Senate to make an in
Vestigation. said last evening that he did
not make his objection out Of hostility 10
the purpose of the resolution. He de-
ciares that he believes a thorough inVes-
tigation should be made. but he saw 10
reason for the passage Of the resolution
YESTERDAY inasmuch rs there was no
great emergency staring the country in
the face. III the resolution goes To the
committee Mr.. Chandler said il would be
considered i'm accordance with its i'm
portance. and, for one. he thought the
committee would do that which was best
for the country. Just how the commit
tee Independent of the department, could
make an investigation. members of the
committee are unable TO see. but they
would iroDably put themselves in COM
munication with the department and re-
port 10 the Senate from time to time all
the facts that come into the possession
of the department while the investigation
at Havana is going on.
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THEIR UNION DIsBANDS.
The Greater Republic of Central
America Ceases to Exist.

New Orleans. Feb I7--News from Sal
vadOr is to the effect that the greater
republic of Central America has ceased
TO exist. the republic OF Salvador. the
backbone of the union. having with
drawn.
The consolidated republics included the
three states of Salvador. Honduras and
Nicaragua. and expected the other two
republics OF Guatemala and Costa Rica.
to join in time but Salvador has quarrel
ed with her two neighbors, is witnessing
a rebellion in Nicaragua and opposing
Honduras. and been. therefore. seeded
from the union.
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CAPT. SIGsBEE WARNED.
Advised Two Weeks Ago to Look
Ont

Warning of the impending disaster
to the Maine was sent to Capt.
Sigsbee two weeks before the cat
astrophe occurred. He was informed
on Sunday, January %. that it would be
wise for him to look out for his ship,
While this may be a mere coincidence, il
is believed by many that some one in the
counseIs of those who knew the .'Ecci-
dent would happen was moved by pity
to give the warning
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AN OPINION FROM ARMY MEN.
Views of Members of the Carter
rt-MarfiaJ

Savannah. Ga. Feb 1.-THE members
OF the court martial now in session here
believe that public opinion should be sus-
pended regarding the cause of the terri
ble accident 10 the Maine until there has
been a fun and complete examination OF
the wreck. As a general thing the mem
hers Of the court are prone TO accept the
theory of accidental explosion. They dis
ike 10 believe that one OF the finest ships
IN the navy was destroyed so easily by
the hand Of an enemy.
Brig Gen. Otis. of Denver president of
the court. said that he could scarcely be-
lieve the Spanish had anything TO do
with destroying the ship.
The Spanish. however he says. ''ara
a rascalIy and irresponsible people. and
might have wished to do the Maine in
jury as il lay in the harbor."
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SPANISH DIVERS NOT WANTED
Gen. Lee Declines Their Services
i'm Recovering Sailors Bodies

Havana, Feb. 17.-Consul General Lee
has refused to accept the services of
Spanish divers. as offered by Admiral
Manterola, to assist in the work of re-
covering the bodies of the American sail
ors who met their death.
1t is believed that many bodies will be
found within the vessels hull.
Gen. Lee will do nothing with the wreck
pending the arrival of the American court
of inquiry.
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ORDERS TO THE DETROIT.
Commander Dayton viii Not Tell
What They Arc

Mobile, Ala, Feb. 17.-Commantier j. II.
Dayton, OF the cruiser Detroit, received
dispa tches today from Washington, the
contents of which he would not divulge.
1t is rumored that the Detroit will leave
tomorrow for Key West.
The torpedo boats Porter and Dupont
are still here.
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CARING FOR THE WOUNDED.
Miss wiIberforce Has Not Slept
Since the Maine Disaster.

Havana, Feb. 1.-THE wounded are
cared for in hospitals by Miss VIII
berforce, who represents the Red Cross
Society The noble work of this chart-
table woman is worthy of ali praise She
has not taken a moment of rest. From
one bed to another she brings consola-
ton and comfort 10 the hapless victims
of the awful calamity.
The Bishop of Havana, Don Manuel
Santander Fruitos, who is popular among
the Cuban population, on account OF his
many protests against Weyler's warfare
when no one here dared to oppose the
terrible captain general. has also visited
the American wounded.
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Snrrnw In Gallon

Colon. Colombia, Feb. 1.-THE news OF
the blowing up of the American warship
Maine caused great excitement among
the members of the American colony here
and sorrow and sympathy are expressed
on all sides The American gunboat
Newport. which arrived here on Sunday.
has finished coaling and returns To Port
I.imon to-day
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THE NEW SPANISH MINISTER
A Decree Is Signed Announcing Polo
de Bernabe's APPOINTMENT

Ut bNfIIdUt AIIIUIHtIIItHt
The State Department yesterday re-
ceived a dispatch from Gen. Woodford,
minister to Madrid. which was as fol-
lows:
Madrid. Feb. Il, 1895
Have just received official communica-
ton from Spanish minister of foreign af-
fairs that the Queen Regent has to-day
signed decree appointing Senior Polo de
Bernabe minister from Spain to the
United States.
He is son Of Admiral Polo. formerly
minister: is chief of the commercial bu-
reaU in Spanish state department; speaks
English and Is familiar with commercial
affair. was secretary of legation at
Washington when his father was minis
ter. wOODFORD.
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GOV. L.EEDY READY FOR WAR.
He Offers His State Troops and
Himself

Topeka, Kans., Feb. 1l.-GoV. Leedy
stands ready to lead the Kansas forces
in case war is declared with Spain. Kan
sas, with twenty-four hours notice. with
have the entire military force of 800 men
ready TO move" he said tonight. "If
necessary L should be glad to go with the
troops and lead them personally"
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Sorrow in New York.

New York, Feb. 17.-There has been
no lack of significant incidents in this
city today and tonight to show how
deeply the people are aroused at the dis
aster TO the Maine.
At a dinner of the sheriff's jury
toast-the first OF the evening--was
drunk in silence TO ''The Heroes of the
Maine
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LOOKING TO ITS ARMAMENT.
The Massachusetts Legislature May
Order a Military Inquiry

Boston, Feb. misrepresentation Fred
erick, of Methuen, introduced in the
house today a resolution which orders
the joint committee on military affairs to
investigate the armament of the artillery
of the militia of the commonwealth and
report as soon as possible to the gen.
erai court whether any action by the
The times., 1898-02-18

adJ"urns sine die. it should authorize the
executive 10 tender to the President of
the United States whatever moral and
material support may be necessary in
this emergency to maintain the honor Of
the American flag and prevent or punish
any attempt to hostile invasion OF our
common country
The times., 1898-02-18
Mortality Record.
DIED

WESTON " Wednestisy january / 8. 1898,
at his residence, Sumner avenue. Hillsdile.
HARRY G.. the beloved son of William C.
and Maggie \. West, in the nineteenth year
OF his age.
Funeral from his late residence Fri
day evening, at O'Clock. Friends and
relatives invited 10 attend. Item
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knows anything of the sinking of the
Maine?" was asked.
You must excuse me from answering
that" said Mr.. Quigg.
The times., 1898-02-18

Dyspepsia Cured by the use of DR..
Henry's Blood Tea. There are hun
dredS of living Witnesses In Washing
ton who will testify to this. 1t relieves
all Kidney, Liver and Bladder troubles.
A positive cure for Constipation. At
Drug Stores. rs cts.
The times., 1898-02-18

in contempt. They entertain the idea
that the result of war between SPAN
and the United States could result in only
one way. and that is to their advantage.
The times., 1898-02-18
Private Diseases of Men and Women.
Charges Low and Medicines Furnished.

Daily Office Hoars-l0 a. m. to p. M; Mon,
day. Wednesday Thursday and Saturday. G 10
s p. m. Sunday, 10 TO II m.
CONSULTATION tCoNFIDENTIAI.,F FREE.
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AMERICAS MARrYRED SAILORS.
Revised List of the Killed. the In
iu red aud Those Tuin tured.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE Navy De-
partment tonight made up. from its latest
cable advices the following list of dead
wounded and rescued from the Maine
The names marked doubtful" are uncer-
tain. owing TO errors in telegraphic trans
mission. which prevent their correspond
ing to the muster roll of the department
on file in Washington.
The following is the list:
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DEAD.

LIZA ~.
Ilone, Charles FRANKIE,
John Bookbinder,
Id. q. g. Moss.
S. James Drury,
lie. j. +. Wickstrom,
m. John Kelley,
ey, John Hamilton,
A. Keskell,
William Lambert,
~. A. Il. Hennekes,
-iffin, Frank b. Tigges,
c. II. ]. Faddc,
l, w. ]. Lee.
F. G. Phillips.
son, G. Lapiers,
ne, c. A. Hamilton,
I. Il. f. Kinsella,
J. Pinkney,
/, u. Price.
n. Rising.
l, II. McGonigle,
ynch. Thomas Clark.
nus. +. Grady,
llk, w T.. =. Graham,
r. Perry,
ne. r. White,
a. Wilson,
Y. Kitigata,
en-. j. L. Marshall,
John Matza.
J. II. Ziegler.
man. II. ]. Keys.
leron Charles Jennings,
. John Wallace.
Edward Burns,
.-s j. ]. Shea.
Martin Tuohey,
Cole F. Page.
q Walter S. Sellers,
George Miller,
20. George Whiten,
: Leon Bonner.
~, f. l.. Kinsey,
= Carl Evanson,
~ John MartenSen,
- W. IL. German.
- Charles Hauck,
" ]. +. Gordon,
q. ID. Faubel,
' p. Hughes,
Edward Lawler.
J. l.. FurlonS,
i'Al'Sou' $. Lees,
- l.. ]. Dancaster,
ghy. John T. Fits
Matthew Lynch,
ran. +. Rloomberg.
n. George Mobiles,
urSer. W. II. Il. Caufiield,
], G. c. Ording.
Sc. Charles Laird,
ly, j. y. Barry.
:. T. i. O'Hagan.
khardt. G. w. Wilbur.
aum. c. NJ. Nolan,
orc. K. Grupp.
rd. William Cosgrove,
:. n. Magaminie,
er, n. Suzuki.
ader T. c. Johansen.
lslm James o'connor.
lman. VIM. II. Tinsman.
on. John Fouierem,
IN. L. l. Barry.
IL. Michael Kane,
a. Conrov.
binson T. j. Harty.
N r. Harris,
'ort T.. Mattsen.
nor ]. Palmgren.
!. H. ShillingtOn,
c. L. Lowell.
oo r. Il. Hawkins.
ia, L. Fisher.
l.. NJ. Meilstrup.
- ~ W. Z. Hanrahan.
A. c. Bruins.
l"'' John r. Bell.
=, c. W. +. Eiermann.
70 r. II. Moore,
,ei'o'''"' Patrick O'Neil.
pie' A. Simmons.
leihah' d. orc. Harley,
'fs"h' NJ. Flaherty.
uEh, +. Butler,
]. r. Adams
n William s. Miller,
n. William J. Fuer,
. Jacob Becker,
Gardner, w. Coleman.
ailberC. f. killstron.
-erth, NJ. L. Salmin,
J. T. Lyden,
c. II. jerks,
John ii. Moss.
George Elder.
al, James BOYLE.
lust,
DOUBTFUL.
son. ]. w. Johnson.
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DOUBTFUL.

John Anderson. ]. w. Johnson.
Peter Johnson. Charles Johnson,
Charlie Anderson. George Johnson,
Holm Anderson
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UNINJURED.
WOUNDED.

oskar Anderson, ChaS. 4. Lohman,
Alex. c. Anderson. John Il. Load.
James W. Allen. Harry Mccain,
Charles Bergman, William McNail
John II. Bloomer, Thomas Mack
Daniel Cronin, William Mattisen,
Francis ID. Cahill, Carl Mattiasen,
George David, John III. Panck.
Gustav j. DresSeler, has. T. Pitcher.
Thomas J. Durckin. Walter L. Richards,
c. A. Christensen. Arthur Rau,
Andrew Erickson. James Rowe.
Patrick ]. Foley, Geo. Schwartz
Michael Flynn, Carl A. Smith.
George Fox. Jeremiah Shea.
Wm. NJ. Gartren Wm. III. Thompson,
Alfred Hallbere. Harry Teaclle
Ambrose Ham, James Williams
John Herbert Henry Williams,
Alfred j. Holland. Benz. r. Wilbur,
Alfred Il. Herness, Thomas j. Waters,
John Heffron, Martin Y. Weber
Fred. c. Holzer. John f. White,
Robert Hutchings John Coffee,
Harry Jectson. c. V. Germand
Alfred Johnson. Wm. McDavitt.
Fred Jernee. Paul Lotus.
Joseph II. Kane, VIM. McGuiness.
Geo. W. koebeler
INITIALS INcORRECT-CAN LO-
CATE
VIM Anderson, H. Johnson.
A. Hallon. ". Williams.
Carlos. j. NJ. Mounere
A Senetaf
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-17
ORDER OF AlFREDIANS.

The Hon. Instructor \. r.. England
and Hon. Secretary T.. a. Truelove Wis.,
ited Brigade No. OF Bristol. Thursday.
Vice Commander Newbold presided I'm
the absence of the Hon. Commander.
Tho election OF officers was held the
vice commander becomes the hon. coz, l.
mander. Several were reelected. Under
good OF the order the visitors gave in
teresting accounts OF the order at large
and cnjoining upon the comrades tho
need OF earnest work, taking the 9.53
train for home.
The banquet committee have held a
preliminary meeting the pist week. Tx
tensive arrangements are being made
for the enjoyment OF the participators.
" is Intended To make n a grand cele-
bration- nglO-American-in it's char
acter. comrades should secure tickets at
once. The committee viii meet again
Sunday afternoon az Comrade True
loves. 07f Public street
Brigade No viii meet Monday. Bri-
Eade No. will meet Tuesday. Brigade
No. VIII meet Thursday.
The supreme officers are I'm recent Of
AN invitation To- meet with .uxiiiary
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-17

Moshassuck, Ossamequin. Pocasset and
Canonchet tribes of the Blackstone VAL
ley, to arrange for the celebration of
the jubilee year of the order, have at
last decided upon a date for the occur
renee, and a general outline Of the pro-
gram 10 be carried out. The date is
Friday January 6. while the program
viii include street parade in Paw
tucket in the afternoon. and then a
banquet will be served in the Audito-
rum. The evening viii be given UP to
concert and ball of an elaborate ma
ture, which will also occur in the Au-
ditorium.
The occasion. although being known az
a celebration by the tribes of the
Blackstone Valley. will be one i'm
which the entire reservation of Rhode
Island is interested and which every
tribe WIN endeavor 10 make a grand
success, and all signs will fail II the &C.
casion does not verify the statement
that the affair will prove an event of
great magnitude.
The next official visitation will not
occur until January p when the great
chiefs viii visit Narragansett Tribe of
NatiCk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-17
F0RESTERS.

The greatest topic for discussion I'm
the local Forester circles at the present
time is the forthcoming election Of Off
| GERS which will occur during the latter
part of this month, an there is existing
| quite a friendly hustle for the Offices.
all Of which tend TO increase the inter-
est IN the meetings and the doings Of
the order I'm general
In tuutTUt Falls soon there viii be n
new circle of the Companions of the
Forest instituted. and it is said that
about 30 persons OF a most desirable
character have signided their intention
OF joining. The formation of the new
circle there is being heartily encour-
Court Central. and Mrs. Thomas Kel-
ley, {. G., of Queen Of the Valley Cir
Gle OF PaWtucket, is actively engaged i'm
the securing Of members. It is eX-
pectcd that the circle may be instituted
during the latter part Of the present
month or early next month.
Court Roger Williams is arranging
FOR ball TO be given during the latter
part of January. and "A committee has
been appointed TO arrange the details.
The committee comprises Brothers
Dover Turbitt, Duffy. Brady and Hen
nessey which bespeaks a great success
for the occasion.
Providence Circle. c. OF f.. will al
It's coming meeting have initiatorv
work and plenty OF it. There will be
other interesting matters for members
ana visitors. and a large number of
members should be present.
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KNIGHTS OF pYTHIAS.

AT the meeting OF Lafayette Lodge
Wednesday evening, a big attendance
was present and the session was a most
eventful one for the members, espec-
tally as ii was the occasion of the Off
cial visitation OF Grand Chancellor
Phillips and his board OF grand officers.
A supper was served and remarks of
the usual order made by the visitors
and members, and the remainder of the
evening spent in a social way. and
about 1880 o'clock the grand officers
took their departure. after which the
lodge proceeded TO nominate officers for
the coming year The nominations
were not completed until about ! y. NJ.
During the evening the rank of es-
quire was worked upon two pages.
Garfield Lodge wass visited Tuesday
night by the grand chancellor and the
other grand officers.
The social committee did themselves
proud, and furnished an excellent sup
per and musical entertainment both
OF which were greatly appreciated. and
the grand officers made brief remarks.
The attendance was "A large one.
A fearless candidate appeared before
Washington Lodge Wednesday evening
and took both the first and second de-
grees, and the session was followed by
social time.
Thursday evening Ivanhoe Lodge
held an open meeting at it's hall which
was a success in cverv way. There
were many past members present and
the majority expressed desire to be
reinstated. An oyster supper was
served and encouraging remarks made.
Oriental Lodge worked the second de-
gree upon four candidates Thursday
night and "a social time followed the
degree work.
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RED MEN.

Great Chief Frank S. Scott and board
Of grand officers. Monday night as per
schedule, made the official visitation TO
Wamsutta Tribe at Red Mems Han.
corner OF Westminster and Winter
streets. The visitation was one OF the
most ostentatious OF any held this
year. The weather kept many visitors
away, but the tribe itself made a very
good showing and the interest I'm the
proceedings was lively indeed
The remarks of the visiting great
Sachem were brief but To the point. and
were received with applause \ supper
was served. and when the affair came
To a close every one said that the visi-
tntion could not have been greater
success.
The officers for'the ensuing year were
placed In nomination. and the election
VIII take place next Monday evening.
Monday evening MineOia Council ID
or T.. met I'm their hall and the session
was made interesting BY the considora-
tion of several matters Of Importance
and the officers for the ensuing year
were nominated. The attendance was
a good one considering the weather.
The committee recently appointed 10y
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ODD FELLOWS.

The brothers are very grieved at the
loss OF Pilgrim lodge, No. 19, as the re-
suit of Thursdays fire in the building
which the lodge occupy and at which
It's reSalia and other paraphernalia was
lost. The books. papers and valuable
documents suffered but little. however.
as the most important were locked i'm a
SAFE which was true To its name The
loss is estimated at about $1,000 upon
which there was about $500 insurance.
The meetings will be held for time i'm
Swarts lodge hall, which is located in
the Franklin Lyceum building.
Crescent lodge, Tuesday night, held
well attended meeting despite the low
state of the mercury, but the business
was only of routine nature and quick
ly disposed of.
Grand Master Southwick has post
poned his visit to Reliance lodge of
East Providence, until January 3 be-
cause of the fact. that the lodge has
made an arrangement to hold a mas
queradc social on December 10Th.
The official visitation the past week
was to Enterprise lodge No % of Paw
tucket and which was held Thursday
night The following grand officers were
present: Grand Master w. G. South
wick, Grand Representatives ]. t.. G.
Farnham and Adonram j. Cushing.
DislilNl l'tpulS bfdnu Master Frank
lin Blake, Grand Warden George R.
Humes. Grand Marshal Willard &.
Lansing and Deputy Grand Master
Spencer B. Hopkins. Visitors were
present from Hartford, Willimantic
and Meriden,, Conn. Boston. Newport
and Providence. After short business
session. supper was served by Caterer
Havens, in the lower hall.
Brief remarks were made and it was
late when the affair came to a close.
The session OF Manufacturers lodge
OF Olneyville. Tuesday night. was only
lightly attended and no important mat
ters We're considered
District Deputy Henry o. Martin OF
District No. 3 will install officers as
follows: Crescent lodge. Tuesday. Jan.
3: Mayflower lodge Wednesday. Jan. 4:
Friendly Union lodge. Thursday Jan. >.
Westminster .sSdge had an interesting
session last Monday evening with Vis-
itors present from various city lodges
and one Bro. q. e. Davis OF Franklin
lodge. Boston. w. G.. Blair of Eagle
lodge and Bro. Sisson of Pilgrim. this
'ity. \ goodly number OF members We're
present y motion was carried that the
odge dispense with the meeting on the
18th as that is the night ON which
'hristmas viii be celebrated Consider /
lble anxiety was manifested concern |
ng the missing past grand and rcgu- |
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-17
HOME CIRCLE.

Supreme Secretary julius NJ. Surain
Of Boston was in Providence this week
and as a result OF his visit Supreme
Leader Wood has issued a commission
TO the following district deputies: State
! Deputy Grand Leader Stephen r. Ar
| mold, James A. Williams deputy to
/ America Council. Pawtucket; Marion
G. Happoldt, to olneyvine Council; j.
| Irving Davis, to Providence Council
and William d. Perrin, to University
| Council.
j. Irving Davis. treasurer OF Univer-
sty Council received a draft for S475.37
Thursday, payable 10 Mary O'Connor.
| 115 Knowles street for her son. Daniel
| OConnor, who was member Of that
council az the time OF his death Friend
OConnor's death claim was the 752d
paid by the Home Circle in 10 years.
making nearly $4,000, 900 paid 10 the
families of its deceased members during
that time. During this present month
$4,000 will be paid IN death benefits 90
the widows and orphans Of its mem-
bers.
America Council of Pawtucket held
one Of it's enjoyable meetings last
Wednesday evening at which a fine
Colallon was carefully discussed until n
late hour. During the evening the fol-
lowing well known gentlemen were
unanimously elected TO Office Go serve
during the coming year: Leader, John
T. Mclaughlin; vice leader. Cheever :.
LCfkin: past leader, Marion G.
Happoldt; instructor, Paul Sasar: sec
retary William c. Fales; nnancier,
Frank T. Sibley; treasurer G. E.PierCc:
guide James II. King, sentinel. James
GarVeN; warden. Earnest G.. Kibbey;
trustees, DR.. George j. Home Edward
McDun and Everett y. Patt.
Olneyvillc Council viii meet Inv liz
brary hall Monday evening Cor the cleo
tion Of officers and the admission OF
four new members. After that plans
viii be arranged FOR the complimentary
reception banquet and social that is 20
be given by the council 90 its friends
Monday evening, January 10th.
Providence Council met In their cuun-
ell room i'm Knights of Columbus hall
Thursday evening and elected the fol-
lowing gentlemen 90 office Tor the COM
ing year: Lender. y 4. Fisher: vice
leader. George y. Farley past leader
Dr Fred l.. Arnold: instructor. James
B. Mckenna. secretary. John Morrison;
treasurer. Peter Trainor. trustees.
Charles y. Bennett. Charles T.. Glenn
mons and Dr. Fred J.. Arnold.