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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-24
new CHURCH.
Work for EdgswOod Congrega-
tIOna|isIs TO Begin Soon.

The long hoped for place of worship for
the Edgewood Congregational church will
be begun very soon on the northwest
corner of Broad street and Arnold avenue,
Ergewood. The structure will probably
cost $4,000 and will be built out OF brick
veneer.
The building is to be erected over the
cellar that has been dug for so long, but
owing to disagreeing factions In the
church society. no church has ever been
erected. The present edifice Will be
due TO the indefatigable efforts of Rev.
Albert s. Hawkes.. the present pastor
w. r.. Miller of Lewiston, Maine, Is
the architect and will have charge of the
work. The auditorium of the church viii
have a seating capacity OF 2OO persons Hnd
the vestry, which opens from It., will seat
100 more. The building will be heated
with steam The windows will be loaded
for cathedral glass OF an amber hue
The building committee of the church
is: Chairman, John c. Davis OF Edge
wood, and Daniel A. Winsor of Auburn.
The church Will be completed by next
winter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-24

dow, possibly dozed. lost his balance and
fell from the window.
The presence OF the ring on the floor.
however, gave rise To the fancy that pos
sibly; while toying with the ring. II drop
ped; and that ia an effort 10 recover 1t
the fan resulted. However IL happened,
the known facts seems 90 make AZ cOnclu-
sive that IL ws all a frightful accident.
Young Hay, IL was remarked, was in
particularly good spirits and had planned
with unusual enthusiasm TO participate
I'm many engagement this week In the
harbor lies yacht floating party OF
the young mans friends whom he had
promised te join In a trip on Wednesday
to New London for. the Yale-Harvard
boat races on Thursday
This morning a messenger carried 10 the
yacht the news of the tragic end OF the
unfortunate young man
Sunrise of commencement week Sun
day found the dead body I'm the rooms
of an undertaken. An examination of
the remains disclosed a discooration on
the right forehead, confusion on the
right arm and an abrasion on the right leg
A plain ring worn on the right hand was
bent and cut. No bones were broken and
there was no external fracture OF the
skull.
There were no symptoms 10 confirm the
theory that a sudden dizziness had occa-
stoned the fall. Nor were there any signs
OF alcohol present. In the 60 feet flight
down ward the body escaped striking a
balcony one-story below and crashed upon
the pavement with all the force OF a
momentum actuated by the weight of
man who enjoyed such stout proportions
as yung Hay.
The condition OF Secretary Hay. who
suffered "A collapsefast evening shortly
after arriving at the residence of Seth
II. Mosely. whore the body OF his son.
Adelbert s. Hay, now rests. was reported
as considerably improved this morning.
He had not arisen at $50 however. and
IL was said that he would await the ar
rival OF DR. S. ID. Gilbert. the physician
who attended him last evening. DIR.
Gilbert was not called 10 attend Secretary
Hay during the night after leaving his
bedside early i'm the evening.
At 3 o'clock he received call from DR.
s. ID. Gilbert. the physician who attended
him last evening Dr. Gilbert found the
distinguished pa tient so much better that
he permitted him 10 sit up. and while
directing that he remain quietly I'm his
room for the day, expressed the belief
that the secretary will he able 10 leave
the city this evening IL necessary.
Immediately after the departure OF the
physician Secretary Hay arose and had
breakfast I'm his room. his nurse reporting
20 other members OF the sad household
that he was fairly comfortable, all things
considered.
IL was stated at the house this morn
ing that no definite plans for the funeral
will be fixed upon until the arrival OF
Mrs. Hay and her daughter. who are ex-
pected this afternoon from Newbury, n.
H., their summer home. Meanwhile
however pending their arrival, arrange
ments are being made tentatively for de-
parture with the body in the later after
noon or early evening This noon the
body Will be placed I'm casket which was
selected by relatives last evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-24
GENERAL sUPPosITIoN.

The popular theory seems 10 have Il
that the young man, having prepared for
bed, thought to indulge In a good night
smoke; that he chose the cool OF the win
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-24
Leave Providence. WEEK DAYS.
For Fields Point, Silver
Spring, Riverside and
Crescent Park.

Leave Providence Week Days for Fields
Point, Silver Spring Riverside and Cres-
cent Park at Z. 10. H. l2 1. 2, 3. 4. 5. 6:l5
6:45. s. $3.50. Return from Crescent Park
at $3.50. Z. 1850. l0:45. HAS. l2.i5, LAS. 2:45
3:45, 4:45. 5:45. Z. *7:45.
mo stops between Providence aud cres-
Steamers leave Providenc esundays for
Crescent Park at 10:31 and every 10 min
utes, except at and y. m. ft
Returning. leave Crescent Park Sundays
II rs a. m. and every 30 minutes, except at
2:45 and as y. m.
For Fields Point. Sundays. 1880, and
every 80 minutes To 4:30 except ] and
y. mD, then $3.50. $3.50. Return hourly 1850
TO 7:30.
Steamers leave Providence Sundays for
Spring and Riverside Sundays 10, 1880.
then hourly 10 $3.50. Returning, leave XIV
erside l1:20 then hourly TO 7.20.
aS-Time tables are subject 70 change
without notice.
AS-An freight should be unloaded on the
wharf Is minutes before leaving time OF
steamer TO insure shipment. No freight
transported Sundays
HSI.arge and small steamers TO charter
for day and evening parties during the.
summer season of 1901 on applicauon 10
b. BUFFUM.
Supt Transportation.
A. H. WATSON. President
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-24
PRUDENCE aNo coMaNlcuT.
STEAMERS FOR
Rocky Point

sundays. TO- IL. u. 2, g. s. 6. s.. Return
l2i5 LIS. S;l5. AIS. g. e:l5. 7:l5. Sis.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-24

MRS. wINsLows SOOTHING SYRUP
aas been used for over hfty years by
millions OF mothers for their children
while teething With perfect success. u
laws ell pain. cures wind collie. and Is the
best remedy for Diarrohea. IL will re-
Iere the por little sufferer Immediately
Sold by druggists In every part OF the
world Twenty-Five cents "a bottle. Be
sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Sooth-
ins syruD." and take no other kind
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-24

Heinrich Ibsen's Illness Is paralysis OF
the larynx He walks. however, only with
much difficulty, and his doctors have de-
cided In favor of long and complete
rest.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-24
Ne WpOrf

Week Days and p. M Sundays.
10 a. m. and s p. m. Leave Newport for
Providence, Week Days, s a. m. and
y. M. Sundays $50 a m. and p. m.
EXCURSION TICKETS 60 CENTS.
Evening star., 1901-12-24
WANTS ,BILL AMENDED.

Suggestion Regsrding the Extension
of New Work Avenue.
Mr.. William H Brown, chief engineer Of
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, has
written to the District Commissioners call
ing their attention'sto the fact that there
has been a bill introd lced in the House Of
Representatives. for the extension of New
York avenue ina straight line Of the same
width as now established by the city Of
Washington from Florida avenue to a con-
nection with the Bladensburg road near
the reform school grounds.
Cannot this bill be amended" suggests
Mr.. Brown, $50 as to have this avenue
curve around parallel with our new road
from the point where street would inter-
sect 1t to the right Of way of the old Balti-
more and Ohio railroad, and then use the
old right OF way back to the original line?
This would save the company building a
very long and expensive bridge across the
new avenue at an acute angle, and also be
better for the travel of the avenue than to
have It laid out between two reads. We
would be glad to show you q plan for this
II you desire us to do so,'
The Commissioners have the matter un-
der consideration.
Evening star., 1901-12-24
MAY BE PEDERsEN.s BODY.
Former WashingtOnian Believed
Have Been Murdered.

Former WashingtOnian Believed to
Have Been Murdered.
Mr.. 8. NJ. Brosius, who has an office in
the McGill building, has received informa-
tion from Los Angeles, Cal. OF the find
ing Of a decomposed body in the woods
near that city last Saturday, which body,
Mr.. Brosius thinks, may be that Of K. Flo.
Petersen, a Dane, who formerly lived in
this city at the Mau Blan, No. III 10th
street northwest. Six weeks ago Petersen
disappeared. His friends in this city are
of the opinion that he was murdered and
robbed. He was not a man of much wealth
when he lived in this city, but the woman
who became his wife shortly after he left
here had considerable money.
Petersen expected he would inherit about
$50 OOO and 1t Is possible that he had OBJ
tanned this money. The 11th of November
two Young men called on Petersen in Los
Angeles, and during the afternoon the three
went out driving. He again went driving
with one Of the three the following day,
and since then his friends have been un-
able to hear of him. The night succeeding
the day last mentioned a noise was heard
in his room, which, 1t Is believed, was made
by a robber possibly by some one who had
murdered him In the woods.
While in this city Petersen was a men,
ber of a Presbyterian church, and also be-
longed to a lodgeaofeOdd Fellows in George
town. He lived here for about six years,
going to Buffalo in May, 1900, and later he
went to Oakland Gal, where he was mar
ried. shortly aftefs the marriage he went
to Los Angeles.
Evening star., 1901-12-24
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Will of Bushrod Robinson.

BY the terms of the will of Bushrod Rob-
inson, dated July 10. 1898. and filed for
probate, his house at 1909 10th street, to-
gether with the furniture and other house
hold effects, is left to his widow. Georgia
NJ. Robinson. To his son, Eugene F. Rob-
inson, was devised the interest once held
by the testator in the business conducted
under the firm name of Robinson, Cherry &
Co, provided that he pay to the executor of
the estate the sum of S1.SO0 per year for
the benefit of Georgia NJ. Robinson. Harry
c. Stewart. jr., is named executor and trus-
tee.
The will of Caroline Holley dated Au-
gust 3. 1901. has also been placed on rec
ord The mortgage on the King House.
which is in the possession of Mr.. II. H.
Brown, is left to the Methodist Church
at Bloominghburgh. All the rest of her
property, both real and personal, is be-
queathed to her adopted son, F. B. Eaton.
"All l have is my own earnings and l pro-
pose to leave 1t to whom / please" ex-
planned the testatriX in her will.
Evening star., 1901-12-24
ILLNESS OF GEN. SEAMANS
PROMINENT CITIZEN OF CALIFORNIA
IN SERIOUS CONDITION.
Infia mmatory Rheumatism Causes
Weakness of His Heart-RestinE
Comfortably at Noon.

General William H. SeamanS, adjutant
general of the state of California, is Sc
riousy i'll at the Arlington Hotel in this
city, the result of attack of inflam-
matory rheumatism, which has left his
heart in a very weakened state. The sur
geons in attendance stated at noon, how
ever, that he had rested comfortably dur
ing the morning and was doing WELL
General Seamans came to Washington
nearly two weeks ago on business connected
with the California National Guard and the
naval militia, ard was prostrated the day
after his arrival. Mrs. Seamans, who ac-
companied him east. but who went to New
York on a visit, summoned shortly af
ter the attack and has been at his! bedside
ever since.
From the inception of the illness Gen.
eral Seamans condition grew steadily
worse. Last night DR.. w. w. Johnson was
called in as consulting physician and the
patient was subjected to the most extreme
treatment. The group of surgeons an
nounced at 1 o'clock this morning that the
case was not hopeless. They will resort to
oxygen treatment this afternoon.
An Active Career.
General. Seamans has been one of the
most prominent citizens of Los Angeles for
many years. He was born in Pennsylva-
mia sixty-seven years ago and was taken
by his parents to Massachusetts in his early
boyhood. At the outbreak of the civil war
he Joined the 18th Massa chusetts Infantry
and was commissioned a lieutenant. He
was subsequently transferred to the Sd
Massachusetts Cavalry, promoted to a cap
taincy and made aid the staff of
General Grover of the 10Th Army Corps. In
almost all the battles around New Orleans,
Ship Island, Baton Rouge and Mobile he
took an active part. He was present when
Farragut the blockade at the last
named city. His removal to the west oc-
CURED at the close of the war and Captain
Seamans soon became one of the best known
mining experts in that section of the coun-
try. For several years he engaged in min
ing operations, then he became clerk to
the supreme court of Arizona and Subse-
quently he removed to California and set
tied in Los Angeles. He organized and be-
came president of the Los Angeles Com
mandery of the California branch of the
Loyal Legion and served vice comman-
der of the Grand Army of the Republic of
the Department of California for two
terms. At present he is the chief officer
OF the Army and Navy League of Califor-
mia. General Seamans has long been an ac-
tive member of the State National Guard,
OF which command he was appointed adju-
tant general in 1899.
General and Mrs. Seamans have one
daughter, Mrs. Barnes of Sacramento, to
whom notice of his illness has been sent.
L. is stated that she will not be able to
come to Washington.
Evening star., 1901-12-24
EuflerS Give n Rail

The first annual ball of the buffers of
Washington was given last night at the
National Rifles Armory. About $50 Of the
chief servants In the city's most fashionable
houses attended, together with an equal
number of housemaids. The ball was
really given by five buffers who are seeking
to form their associates into social and
be tneficial association. A short informal re-
ception preceded the dancing. At midnight
a supper was served in the armory on the
first floor. The ball room was prettily dec
grated. Mr.. John Hopkinson and Miss
Florence Marsh led the grand march, Mr.
Hopkinson was also floor manager. The
others In charge We're: Henry Meyer, as
sistant floor manager; John Mangan, chair
man CT the executive committee, and John
Meyer, George Thompson, Robert Brown
son, Walter Holland, Albert Bradford,
Ernest Sternberg. George Pippard, John
Delaney and the Misses Minnie Adams,
Florence Marsh, Julia Sullivan, Kate Roo
ney, Amy Bygrave. B. Cunningham, Agnes
Kenny and Kate Grassland, members of
the reception committee.
Evening star., 1901-12-24
Detective Phillips Returns.

Detective Phillips, inspector of pawnshops
and secondhand stores, has returned home
from two weeks trip to Missouri and
Iowa. where his wife and child had spent
several weeks with relatives. Because of
the severe snow storms and blizzard
weather all the western trains were
behind time. He was scheduled to
reach here at o'clock yesterday
afternoon, but because of the many delays
1t was o'clock this morning when he ar
rived. Game, he said, is unusually plenti-
ful In the west. Prairie chicken quail and
rabbits are SO plentiful, he said, that there
Is practically no sale for them Residents
OF small towns, he said are able to go out
and kill game enough in three or four hours
to last their families week
Evening star., 1901-12-24
HIS REQUEST GRANTED.
George Harper Permitted to Eat
Chrixtmas Dinner mt Homo.

George Harper Permitted to Eat
Christmas Dinner mt Home.
Several weeks ago Judge KimbaIl of the
Police Court received a letter from George
Harper, an inmate of the workhouse, in
which the writer stated that his sentence
expired the day after Christmas, and asked
the judge to release him a day earlier in
order that he might eat dinner Christmas
day with his family. He stated that he
had spent Christmas day in the workhouse
each year for the last five years.
This morning Harper was brought to the
Police Court from the institution, and after
the routine business of the day had been
transacted he was brought before the
court
George, are you going to keep sober
asked.
Yes, sir; will
You stated in your letter that you had
spent christmas in the workhouse for the
last hve years, which, I.think, is true and
l nave concluded to grant your request.
Mr.. Harper, take Georges personal bonds -
Evening star., 1901-12-24
Choked to Death by CANDY.

Joseph Bundy. colored infant, child of
Mary Bundy, celored domestic employed
at NO. 20 Z street northwest, was choked
10 death this morning while eating piece
Oh cahdy' The fatal affair occurred at the
aouress gwen, about O'Clock. while the
mother was preparing breakfast. When the
mother found her six months, old cbna
choking she did what she could to prevenr
serious results, but without success. The
child died before physician could be sum
moned- Lieut. Moore sent a patrolmau to
the house, who assisted Coroner Neyitt in
making an investigation. The coroner gave
certificate of accidental death and an
undertaken prepared the body of the little
one for burial.
Evening star., 1901-12-24
Took Her Personal Bonds

This woman was begging from door to
door in Mount Pleasant yesterday after
noon, and she was very drunk so a police
man told Judge Kimball when Eliza Gallo
way was arraigned on a charge of vagrancy
in the Police Court this morning.
Judge, I'm fifty years of age, and
wouldn't beg crust of bread if 1 was
starving so Eliza stated to his honor.
Furthermore continued Eliza. "the of
hcer is mistaken when he accuses me of
being drunk, for 1 haven't touched a drop
OF whisky or gin for four weeks
Her personal bonds were taken.
Evening star., 1901-12-24
For the Ensuing Term.

AT the regular monthly meeting of Capt.
tai Branch. No. 142, National Association
OF Letter Carriers. held recently, the fol-
lowing officers We're elected for the en-
suing year: George Perrott president: A
W. Hudson, vice president; G.. W. Vier-
buehen, recording secretary; w. S. Craw-
ford. treasurer: Charles Tauberschmidt
financial secretary: ]. B. Johnston, SER
geant-at-arms; A. r. Searrle, collector, NJ
B. A; Edward kines, A. Carew, A. II.
Ferris, trustees.
Evening star., 1901-12-24
National Union Election.

MCKINLEY Council, National Union, at
lts last regular meeting reelected the fol-
rowing ofhcers for the ensuing year: VI.
A Lynch, ex-president; w. w. Chase
president; Jesse b. K. Lee, vice president;
JHo. c. Reinhart, speaker; r. j. Jones. sec
retary; Chas. H. Squier, financial secretary;
Chas- g. Robinson, treasurer; Jno T. Bur-
dine. chaplain: Geo. W. Slater usher: VIM.
f. Peake. doorkeeper; Crawford Moore ser
geant-at-arms; Sherwood Morgan, Geo b.
NJ Guffy. VIM. F. Pierce trustees: VIM
w; chase, VIM. c. Nicholson, delegates to
cabinet.
Evening star., 1901-12-24
Treasury Council Elects Officers,

AT the December meeting of Treasury
Council, No. 200, National Union, the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the year
1902: President. Benjamin Franklin; vice
president. A. F. Medford; speaker, E. j.
Pattee; secretary, j. P. Reed; financial Sec
retary. j. W. Harsha; treasurer, n. c.
Martin; chaplain, Theo. L. DeLand: usher.
W. D. Ritner: dOorkeeper, W. W. Ludlow:
sergeant-at-arms, d. W. Keck; delegate to
cabinet. w. w. Ludlow; delegate to i'm
mediate relief association, ]. W. Harsha
representative to assembly, Jno S. Mills.
Evening star., 1901-12-24
Launching of Battle Shin Mixsour,

Those desiring to witness the launching at
Newport News Saturday morning, Dec. os
should take Norfolk & Washington steamer
leaving foot of itn St, Friday, at $3.50 D. m
for old Point" and Norfolk Steamer will
take passengers over to Newport News Sat
urday morning and launching may be seen
from the decks, without extra cost State
room reservations for round trip may be Sc
cured at Genl Ticket Office. Bond Bldg,
l4th & n. Y. ave, or at wharf, Phone 100
-AdVertisemenf
Evening star., 1901-12-24
Distributing Christmas Dinners.

Christmas dinners are being distributed
by the Homeward Bound Rescue Missions
to the homeless and deserving poor of this
city. The good things are to be shared at
the different branches of this institution
located at 119 Pennsylvania avenue north
west, 459 Missouri avenue and at the col
ored branch, 623 D street northwest The
enorts or this institution in rendering aid
to those struggling with adversely is meet
ing with encouraging results.
Evening star., 1901-12-24
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
and Personal Items Gathered
West of Rock Creek.

Robert Franklin, colored, residing at 1880
Q street, was dragged last evening about
7:30 o'clock a distance of 100 feet at 33d
and streets by car on the Metropoli-
tan railroad He sustained bruises which
We're somewhat painful. He was taken to
the Georgetown University Hospital where
it was found that no bones were broken.
Franklin is employed as a driver for NJ.
D. Sullivan, a grocer of 3279 NJ street, and
while out delivering orders last evening was
struck by car 30S going east at the point
named. The car was in charge of James A.
McGill, conductor, and j. s. Clark, motor
man. They declare they were unable to
stop the car in time to prevent the collision.
The horse was thrown down, the wagon
demolished and the driver tossed beneath
the car, with the result stated
The Sunday school celebrations of local
churches for the holiday season will nearly
all be held this week. The Christmas car
OILS of the Sunday school of the st. John s
Church will be sung this afternoon at 4
oclock, the pupils assembling in the main
church for the occasion. Later they will
proceed to the lecture hall, where the an
nual distribution of gifts will be made from
large tree. The celebration by the Sun
day school of the West Washington Lu-
theran Church will be held tomorrow even
ing, commencing at $50 o'clock A num-
Der of surprises are being prepared for the
children. Christmas exercises of the Sum
udy ScnOOl OF the west street PreSby terian
Church will be held Friday evening az $50
o'clock.
A H. Hitchcock of 1909 Massachusetts
avenue reported yesterday afternoon ID the
police that some unknown person stole
from the Georgetown post Office, yesterday Y
afternoon, doubie-barreled breech-loadine
gun, sixteen gauge, with the name of A
kaWan in gold on top of the barrel The
value of the gun was placed at SO This
morning the weapon was found in the post
office at the place where last left by the
owner. the robber having been evidently
afraid to keep it.
Burnetts Vanilla Extract is the fixed
standard of excellence. 1t has outliyed criti-
clSn Ii is the finest and
Evening star., 1901-12-24
WILL GIVE AWAY ovERcoArs.
Saks a Co. Will Make Their Annual
Dfstrfbutfon to Poor BOYS,

For the past ten years Messrs Saks ana
Company the popular outfitters, have OBJ
served the custom of distributing warm
overcoats among the poor boys of WASH
inston, and it is their purpose TO continue
this commendable charity this year. The
most deserving boys possible to obtain have
been given tickets which will be exchanged
for overcoats at the Saks stores tomorrow
morning between Q and 10 O'clock
Evening star., 1901-12-24
Decide JDOn n Box of Velati's

If you are IN doubt to gift for your
lady friend. There's nothing else so highly
appreciated by the fair sex as dainty boxes
and baskets of these delicious confections
go 9th and 140S12 G st. Open tonight.
Advertisement
Evening star., 1901-12-24
FRUIT CAKE, 15C. PER POUND.
Pound, two for p cents. WILKINS, 924 9th

Two horses attached to one of Corby
Bros wagons, ran away about O'Clock
this morning near Howard avenue and 14th
street northwest. The wagon over
turned, and the driver, Thomas Ryan. was
thrown to the ground. He was not badly
hrrrr
Evening star., 1901-12-24
LOCAL MENTION.
ANUSEMENTs TONIGHT.

Academy-"On the Stroke of Twelve"
Bijou-The Great Lafayette Show.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville.
Columbia-The -Four Cohans in THE Gov
ernor's Som
Kernans-AL Reeves Company.
Lafayette-BelIows Stock Company in
Hazel kirke.''
National-James K Hackett in Don Cde-
sar's Return"
Evening star., 1901-12-24

Edward Zodaski. native Of Poland, was
charged with vagrancy in the Police Court
today. Policeman w. w. Martin found
the man huggfng fire on the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad yesterday afternoon
Judge Kimball released him from custody
on bis promise to- 1eays town.