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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01
Mrs, EdIa Muir Succumbs
Suddenly 10 Pneumonia.
BALDWIN GETS ENTIRE INCOME
For Lie Of Estate Esilmafst 10 Be Worth
100000 Al His Death Yale NlIl
Rstshs fi but $4,000.

NV York jar i.-MrS Edla Coleman
Muir, only child of thc lat. John 7, Nc
Fherson, United States SENATOR rom Sew
Jersey, diod sunday at the Hotel Man
haitian.
This ends hcr coutcst MIS- McFher-
sons viii. which badc foI i0 d. % ccle-
hrated case
Aaron s. Baldwin uuw gots tnr income
of the entire estate, worth about $4,000.
until his doath Then ali. Scept AoAUou.
Scoes TO Yu1C.
The end waS un Xpcctcd Two weeks
ago Mrs. Muir feil iii with measles The
when. on Christina ave. they discovered
signs ~ pneumonia. Tho patient. weak
spcd by the FIRST attack. could not stand
thc ravages 90 The second and sank rap-
IDLY iii she died
Al the beosidc We're Miss Caroline
Green, of Jersey Gus daughter of former
Johns, Mrs Muirs counsel lici hua-
band, who Is n Sweden was notified hy
cable.
Mrs Muir. several days bcfor, becom-
ing H. had resolved to drop her contest.
Her mother hna left her life interest
IN half The estate \ life interest IA
who manages the business ~ Mcpherson
A. Co. in Jersey city Al thci" deaths
fhe bulk was 20 20 20 Yale
Mrs. Muir. after conference with Mr..
Baldwin and IaleS representa- alive agreed
90 drop her contest acVeptlng an ANNUITY
of S2000 But before shp could sign
the paEers She died.
a lie Interest in The whole estate now
goes ~ Mr. iAldwin Yale gets All at
his death. save sG90ol or this S5DNg
goes 10 Christ hospital he Jersey city and
$40 0oo go tht Emergency hospital. Wash
ington
Il is in Washington where the body ~
Airs. Muir Will rest. Her father ana her
mother Ne there. aud with them che VIII
be buried.
washington society was greatly shock
I'D when n heard of Edla McPherson
Muir High spirited beautiful a belle,
she chose a man Cor her husband whom
Washington hardly knew
Hes a Sytngali sobbcd Mrs NC
Pherson, when they told her mat MISS
Edla had run away.
They were married ny harber in Jer-
sey City, who was also lugiiee oI tiie
peace. Soon Dr.. Muir gOt an appoint
ment as Cnted states consul az Stook-
holm, and the Wilful heauty went abroad
with her husband.
musical When they visited s>ew YORK
II was only to get into little scrapes.
tobacco firm sued thcm FOR a AZ blu tof
300 goid-tpped cigarettes. which the WIFE
smoked A florist sued for fi55 worth
~ howers. There were other suits.
Mrs. Mcpherson died March - last,
only then that she determined IN the
provisions that cut her daughter or from
more than half life interest
once senator Mcpherson was reputed
10 be worth S. OD0. .OoO but when hs es-
tate was finally appraised after his
widows death Il had dwindled 10 some
thing over S0n,0o0
DR. Muir. said MIR. Baldwin. when seen
IA HobolSen last night 'Ail he could
claim anyway. would he what ~ now
dine his wife under the original Will The
Income OF S100W0 Is now mine ~ my
death Il reverts to Yale
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01
ANTI-SAL00N,
Rhode Island League TO Hold
Its Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting OF the Rhode Island
Anti-Saloon league will be held on We'd
nesday. Jan. % Tho program a. ar
ranged is az follows.
Sessions from 1915 a. m TO .. M. at
Union Baptist church Providence
Evening session 1.8o "a Manning hall.
Brown university
Union Baptist church H. corner uf East
and John streets. All cars passing over
Washington bridge pass the end of East
street and the Governor street and Brook
ana Hope street cars pass John street
within few steps OF the church
Al the morning session addresses Will
be given, by President a. J, coultas, Sec
retary w. &. Selcck and Supt Cristy
followed by a discussion. General busi-
ness VIII he brought mp and the question
of a change OF name will ~ acted upon.
Reports from local ioag'ics will also be
made.
From 1880 to o. m lunch can he
obtained at a slight cost In the church
Ncstry and at $50 10 D. M. a. substantial
meal can be had az the same place for
"A moderate cost.
From 90 addresses win be given by
rrepresen,ative ministers of the different
denominations on the general topic.
What Can BE Done 10 Advance the
Tempsrance Cause IN Rhode lsland?'
Al 1880 I'm Manning hall. Brown univer-
sitN, the same topic VIII be further dis
cussed by leading citizens.
Music will he rendered by the choir Of
the Union Baptist church.
This ia a delegate convention and each
church iu the state a. requested "a send at
least oue delegate Each w. g. T. L.
is also asked TO send a delegate Each
Good Government club or other temper
ance organization is asked 10 send dele
gate.
Every subscriber 20 the work of the
leaRus II also requested 10 attend the
convention.
The general public viii be welcome at
all the sessions, especially at the evening
session.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01
new YEARS
FIRE IN
new YORK
Miners Theatre Destroyed Early
This Morning. Fireman Old
EyCaIIent Work.

Ncw YORK. Jan. l..-Four alarms were
sent 1lt eariy this morning FOR = ire ia
Miners Elghth Avcuuc thoa'c The
theatre g. ON tho east idle OF the avenue
between Twcnty-ffth snd Twenty-siNth
streets.
Al loo clock the whole theatre was
ah,s2c and tho bremen said THAI il would
be- impossihl g. save g. They devoted
.hc!r attention wholly 10 trying 20 save
as much as possible OF the rest OF ihe
Uroperty Va The block. for 70 seemed prob
able that The whole block would 90
~ that hour ~, flames had already
spr r3d INTO @ number of houses east ot
,he thedtfe. The PeQuot clubs house
at Twenty -tfth street ana Eighth avenue
wac then adre and tho big TcntardCD
apartment house ueSt ca the club WAS
The are started IN the reor OK the
theatre building snu1CwhCrv near the
stage and dressing rooms. u Nar dis-
covered az t:30 O'Clock onl" when the
namcs hurst ont ot the building blt for
two hours before that the people iu the
ncighborhood had 9eilCd smoke and
wondered where u came from.
Tho Merry Madcns. a burlesqIe
show, had occupied the stage In rhe
theatre earlier ~ the evening. ana the
house had been iammed 60 the doors.
There is q good dcnl OF cigarette smoking
~ this burleecue. and IL Is possible THAI
the Gre may have been started by a care
leSslY dropped cigarette.
\ man connected with the theatre said
that the ire was nroba bly started by tho
cigarettes OF the chorus girls. After the
performance thcv gathered ia the dress
ing rooms. smoking aud celebrating the
arrival of the New Year
AZ O'Clock thl fiTemen were meeting
The flames ln the direction or tht Pequod
club and driving them hack. n seemed
as n The club hous" would not be greatly
damaged. The front wall of the theatre
on Eighth avenue was toppling and the
building depar artmert had been called on
FOR men 20 shore u up.
No estimate 0f the loss has been given,
bat IL Is likely 10 foot up 10 half
million
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01
Waterbury, conn. Geo \ Baker. Paw
tuckPt

Waterbury, Conn, Geo \ Baker. Paw
tucket.
CROWN--N ~ Desmond Boston. r ~
Horshcd, Lynn. a u Cutler Springfield. (.
III Brown. Worcester: j II Masters.
Providence: Jas Mcnamara New York
y Hamilton. Newark: West Jr II
- Price. New York: John J Downey,
Boston: ThOs G. Perkins Hartford: ~ T.
Winslow, 7 T. Lindsey, Boston: Jas G.
Ramsey Laurence. Lewis q Martin, r -
Wagner. New York ID x Butler Boston !.
\ B Carter. Charlotte. \ w Clark, \ j.
Kendall Boston. W " pcWclf. New
Bedford. $ Fredericks. New York; r Par
son. Jr Boston: G Y Butterworth, Mil
ford; q y Toomey, Gloucester: T Il
Travc. New York
NEwMAN--T l. Wood. " vs. wood
Boston; 6 r Secey. Fitchburg: w ~
white. Cincinnau w r Maguire. Tor.
rington. Frank r Mills. New York: II y
Clarke. Jr. Assonet: 1'hos Hsrsom, Jr
New Bedford: Henry Prowl. Jr. Sher-
brooke. Can. a w Damon, Boston; " IL
Shaffer. Winonia; r r Alden, Boston;
Chas Glassman, 4 l. Johnson. Hope A T.
Hyatt. Now York. O Wiley. Portland. I
Weaver. BoFtou. Geo sutton. Merideu. A
= Rsnlett. Jr. Boston. 8 u Lincoln Taun-
ton: g W Hathaway. Salem
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01
THE HOMEL IEGT MAN IN
PROVIDENCE

As well as fhr handhonsst. srd others
gre invited 40 call on any druggist and
lOr the Throat and LunEs remedy that
a. Ru8ranfned to euro and relieve all
sbr0uie and Acute Coughs. ASTHMA,
Bfg1rhitis ar1 ConzumD ly4. ITicg -.
and a..
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01
Card.

We. IN. undsrsigncG. &c hereby agree
20 refund the money on q So-cent bottle
al 4; : uss Warranted SvritJs of Tnr lf 10
fails 90 cur your cough or cold. We
also guarantee a 2'c- bottle 20 prove salts
factory or money refunded.
ItANprNo n kLAkptNc. a. W lENNGH
kgsYoN SMITH A tOu ". y. O'pospELI.
\. I, LvIHkh
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01
srtsss0AT ec'

On and after MONDAY. Nov. 4 1901
Monday. "Wednesday and Friday Steamer
will leave Pierce's Wharf for Providence
AT 1880 a. IN, Returning, leave Provi-
stopping at Tiverton and Eowtown each
way. Connections can bs made for Sea-
comet by steamer leaving Fall River
AT 2:f5 D. m, Tuesday. Thursday and sat
urday. Subject TO change without no.
tce. j. A. PETTEY.
Genl Manager
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

FOR sALE-ARE YOU LOOKING FOR
a farm in North Rehoboth. We have a
81 story house II rooms: 50 acres OF
-3nd and stables. outbuildlnrs. etc, for
ylso0. ISAAC T.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

uISnGt mskes bets grip fhe nullays nra
tfSuOL teci. thein tIon steam aud watss
snd prevents glazing Iut Sale by
EAVNN BROS 90
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

wANTEp-UPPER TENEMENT on
West Side. : cr rooms with modern i'm
rrovemcnts fo- Two adults Best OF .ef-
erencos. Address Boz so. CITY.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

ron sALE-WUTN THE AUTUMN
leaves are falling it's tho tirna o. bury real
eEtate. We have some good bargains 90
offcr ~ the present tUr. ISAAC T..
GOFF co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

FOR sAI.F-vE ARE STILL SELL
iner lots NJ Jefferson Park: high, dry and
level: 81 down; soc week. ISAAC L.
GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

TOR sAI.F-A COTTAGE WITH STA
ne fust of Broadway, on sutton street:
pes All improvements; lot i0xl00; $500 down
secures 81 ISAAC J.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

FOR sALE-wE ARE THE STATE
agents for the Standard Life and Acct
1ent Insurance Co. of Detroit. Mich
ISAAC L. GOFF CO. III Westminster ST
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

FOR SALE-wE HAVE SOME sPLEN-
0ld bargains for home seekers and invest
ors. Come In and look over the progeny
We oner for sale ISAAC l.. GOFF So'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

For sAtE-ON BRANCIG AVENUE.
4 2-familv house. g. rooms. $1,000 so IT.
located on car lines pricc rcasona BILE
ISAAC =. GoFF CO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

FOR sALE-GOoD BARGAINS. EASY
terms and thorough satisfaction are the
three things We strive 10 give our GUS
toners. ISAAC L. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

FOR sAI.E-oN LISBON STREET
A 2-fa roIlv house, with rooms on a floor
All conveniences and t0O Sc II. oi land.
price. 5000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

FOR sAT.E-A NICE COTTAGE OF Z
roorns on Second street; all modern Inn
movements and 10000 SO. n OF land;
terms easy. ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

FOR SALEM RFHOBOTH - A
house Of 10 rooms. with q acres of land
near Shad Factory. IN Rshoboth. for $1,000;
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

roR sALE-A 2k-STORY. 2-FAMILv
house - rooms ia good LenAir- Located IA
The Annexed district. for $500.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

rsOp sAT.E-sMAIL COTTAGE AND .
intq on Renedict street on Cranston 81
Tor $1,000 See rs at once ISAAC l..
GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

FOR sALE-A GOOD s.FAMILY y
house OF IS rooms; all convenicnces: fur
mace heat, etc.: large lot: splendid bar
gain ISAAC l. GOFF co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

FOR sALE-CHEERFUL. COSY AND
substantial cottages at Lincoln PARK, a
little way out OF the city. for only n11'
terms same as ret ISAAC \. GOFf ~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

FOR sALE--wE HAVE DECIDED TO
sell ;he few remaining lots at Cleveland
park AT sacrifice and on easy terms.
ISAAC L. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

ron sAI.E--A FINE INVESTMENT.
4 scven-room cottages on car line, all
renting for $3.50 q year. viii be sold for
$500 ISAAC T.. GOFF 90.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

FOR SALE-A CORKING FINE OF-
Yer and one YOU will appreciate. For Szoo
down we will build you home 10 suit
your own taste. ISAAC l.. GOFf Co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01
RAIIROA
NEW YORK. NEW HAVEN AND
HARTFORD RAILROAD.

A Time Table giving full Information
- 10 local and through train service
nny s.ay pe obtained. 1T Providence station
ana siolions below.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

FOR SALE-A FEW CHOICE LOTS
al Washington Park overlooking the pay:
Tor sale on easy terms. ISAAC IA Sotf
CO., 1I Westminster at
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

FOR SALEM THE ANNEXED DIS
trict, si4O0 secures an S-room cottage on
curbed and graded street ISAAC l..
GOEF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

FOR SALE - WE INSURE YoU
against fire, life. accident and liability AZ
the lowest possible rates. Insure Win
US. ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

FOR SALE--wE ARE LOOKING FOR
people who are tired OF paying rent. We
nave little advice We would like 10 give
lhen about owning their own home.
ISAAC l.. GOFF co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

FOR sALE-IF you ARE LOOKING
for a chance 20 make money call for par
ticulars of the lots on Capitol Hill we
are selling for $3.50. ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

FOR sALE-NoW ia TIE TIMB TO
buy real estate while prices are low; al.
ana ana see our bargains. ISAAC l.. GOff
", Al Westminster street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

WANTED-FOR T. S. ARMY-ABLE
bodied. unmarried men. between ages az
p and r.: citizens Of United States. OF
good character and temperate habits. who
can speak, read and write English For
Information apply TO Recruiting officer.
r. L.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

HAROLD J. GROSS e. JAMES n. HIrR-
LEY, Auctioneers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

FOR SALE--ON MOUNT PLEASANT.
a genuine bargain. a cottage OF rooms,
furnace heat, etc. 1910 square feet OF
land and all conveniences, FOR only s2JVJ,
and on very easy terms. ISAAC H. GOtr
CO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01
HELP WANTED.

WANTED-MEN TO BUY OVER
coats at half their actual value. Cash ol
credit JOYCE BROS. g. co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

FOR SALE-DO YOU KNOW YOUR
monthly rent will give you home OF your
own2 Call and see what splendid homes
We offer on terms the same as rent.
ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

FOR sALE-IMpRESS THIS ON
your mind We will build you home
from your own idea and sell u on terms
the same as rent. ISAAC /. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

WANTED-EVERY LADY TO CALI
ard SO our Raglans. Cloaks and Jacket.
during the big Reduction Sale. Cash ol
credit. JOYCE BROS e. co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

FOR SALE-TOR $1,000 WE WILL
sen two-family house OF A. rooms; al
SohVeniences. furnace heat. etc, ~ nne
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

FOR RENT-HALF HOUSE s3l PINE
street; nine rooms: modern: SIS per
month. Appiy at 81 Exchsnge place.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

FOR SALE--A GOOD SMALL FARM
in Seekonk on the Taunton Pike cottage
OF rooms and five acres OF land for
$500 ISAAC l.. GoFF CO.. III West
minister street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
ISAAC |. G0FF CO.. III Westminster St

FOR SALE-HERE Is YOUR OPPOR-
tunity; 5000 down secures "a splendid cot
tage OF rooms on Wood street: has
steam heat. every convenience and large
lot. ISAAC L. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

FOR SALE-JUST A FEW MORE
lots or the kimball Plat. between Provi-
you are looking for a lot in that location.
ISAAC L. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

FOR SALE-CENTRALLY LOCATED
real estate. house Of IL rooms, all i'm
provements: 1000 So IT, OF land on Bassett
street, Tor SJU11. TSNKC I -EOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

FOR SALE-HERE's YOUR CHANCE
2is-story. 2-family house. II rooms.
steam heat etc; large lot: cost $500: will
be sold for 5000. ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

FOR SALF--A .-FAMTLY HOUSE OF
10 rooms on Bond street for $500; a good
opportunity for anyone looking for prop
CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

FOR SALF-DTD WE EVER TELL
YOU we carry liability and gccident insur.
Ence2 For further particulars see ISAAC
Z. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

FOR sArE-IN DROwNvIILE. A
sls-story, 2-family house 10 rooms acres
of land. all conveniences. and only min
utcs from cars. ISAAC l. GOFr co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

FOR sALE-Do YOU WISH TO SELL
your property at Auction7 Call at our
office with particulars our terms are
reasonable. ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

FOR sALE-IF YOU ARE LOOKING
for houses In any location call On us. We
have them In all parts OF the city ISAAC
L. GOFF CO. III Westminster street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

FOR SALE-HAPPISESS CONTENT.
mtnt anu health ara secured I'm a homo oi
YOU. own. We are selling some brand
new modern cottages on terms the same
a. rent ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01
REAL ESTATE FOX SALE

FOR sALE-IlEAR rE: THAT NAN
Sleeps best whose roof IL his own. Dhy
1ot own your own home. It's easy. lsAAC
A., SOlf CO. III Mestminster street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

FOR sAr.E-IF YoEARE SICK
out OF town let us take charge OF your
estates. We will care for them In a
satisfactory manner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

FOR RENr-LOwER PART OF
house. t@s Pine street; nine rooms; mod
ern; rent SIS per month. Apply at 60 Ex-
change place.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

FOR SALE-CAN WE DO ANY BET
ter? A i0-room house Just over the line
in North Providence for $500 We will
make terms TO suit the buyer. ISAAC
l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

FOR SALEM EAST PROVIDENCE
cottage OF rooms: 5000 so. IT. of land
furnace heat and all conveniences: price
S2750. ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

FOR sALE-A s-TENEMENT HOUSE
and store, rs rooms. renting for sS1 a
MONTH will be sold for only $500. ISAAC
l. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01
TO LET

soR RENT-HALF HOUSE NO. AZ,
Pine streret: rooms; modern: f2s. Ap-
ply at g. Exchange place.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

FOR sALE-LoTs HIGH. DRY AND
level, 500. Just think OF itl Within a
minute from electrics and steam cars: 81
down. soc a week. ISAAC J.. GOFF co.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-16
ADDITIONAL CLERK FOR 20

lam pleased to inform patrons that
this office has been allowed an add
tional male clerk with salary OF $500
dollars per year to take effect on July
1st next.
/ beg to remind applicants that the
employment will be In accordance
with the rules adopted by the civil
service commission.
A civil service examination has been
announced by Miss Kate West as
secretary of the examining board, TO De
held on May 2sth next. for both clerks
and carriers. :,
The examination papers will be
sent from Washington, D. G., under
seal and opened in the presence OF
the contestants.
The papers with the work OF tne
contestants will be returned 10 the
civil service commission at Washing
ton who will determine their standing
Unless some good cause is shown one
of the three passing highest examlna'
tion will be Sc ected by the P. y de-
partment for the position, as pre-
scribed by the civil service rules
After be becomes regular clerk ne
cannot be separated from the service
except for cause, and after he has
been given an opportunity to De
heard. =, ...,
The examination is open to all cltl
zens of the United States between UNI
aces of 10 and 45 years who compl!
with the requirements. The nature
of the examination is test OF practi'
cal general intelligence, and OF aoap'S
bi,ity in post Office work.
lam confident Miss West will CIV
any additional information necessar.
to enable persons to enter for the e1'
animation. ~ On
1t seems good opportunity to Sc
cure employee mt in the federal servlC
At fair salary and the employee VII
also be in line for promotion'
It is hoped considerable numoe .
will take the examination, and oppol
tunity be given to secure compe
tent clerk. we'll qualified for the pos
; ton. Applications for the exam 1nns
1 ton ought to be filed with MISS VICE
l IT. NAV also be said that 1t Is pro-
able a substitute clerk and a Suns'
tnte letter carrier will be selected II D },
among those who successfully tai
J. this examination.
: Edward W. Bisbee'
I Postmaster.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-16
CITY News.
WA. Oolvin is in Norihheld today,

b. WA. Oolvin Is in Norihneld today
Royal Arcanum meeting this even.
Ing,
L. G. Peters arrived in town this
morning from Aberdeen, Scotland.
The meeting Of the Prohibition Al.
lance Is tiavoidably postponed. No.
tice Of next meeting will appear In
this paper.
Mrs. P. Leonard, who has been WIS.,
iting her daughter, Mrs. Patrick
Brown, returned to her home in st.
Johnsbury this noon.
Ben Satelle and Ed Folsom arrived
In town this morning from Vinal Ha-
ven, Maine, where they have been for
the past year.
The two and one half years old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. George Geake Of South
Main street died this morning of scar
let fever. The burial was In Hope
cemetery.
F. D. Ladd started up his steam
rendering plant last night, and 1t
worked we'll. He has two large steam
kettles each holding about so gallons,
and 1t takes three hours to try one out.
Col. H. R. Stoughton received this
morning from his son Fred Of New
York, nice box of Hudson River
shad. His father-in.law caught over
a Thousand at one haul of the seine.
They ranged from five and one half to
seven and one half pounds.
Frank Minard is to start business
! in his recently purchased blacksmith
shop on Summer street next Monday
81;
All who attended the last game on
the Goddard campus were muct
pleased to see that the grounds hat
been roped off and that the GROVE
was kept back from the side lines.
L j. Griffin was in Williamstowl
yesterday working on a job of plumb
Ing.
John Willard, formerly of Eas'
Montpelier, but now Of the Empire
express from New York to Buffalo, II
at home on three weeks vacation
and is visiting friends In the city to
day.
The force of men at work on tn
Orange brook extension Is to- b
doubled at once. At present the pom
at Houghton's mills is being cleane
and a large accumulation Of sawdust
being removed.