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Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-12

an additional United States circuit Judge
for the Eighth judicial circuit. This circuit
is comprised OF the states and territories of
Nebraska. Iowa, North Dakota, South Da-
kota, Missouri, Arkansas, Wyoming. Colo
RADIO, Utah, Indian Territory. Oklahoma and
New Mexico.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-12
Forestry Association Meeting.

LINCOLN, Neb., Jan. 11.-(special 1.-THE
Nebraska Park and Forestry association
will meet in Lincoln January IS at 1880
p. m. The meeting will be held in the
room Of Prof. Bessey at the State univer-
city. All are invited.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-12
school House at WOIbach.

WOLBACH, Neb., Jan. u-(speeial.)-
The school house at this place was burned
at 5 O'Clock yesterday morning. Thu IRE
was Of unknown origin. The Insurance pol
icy Of $3.50 expired about thirty days ago
and consequently the building is a total
loss TO the district.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-12
King wants No Motor Races.

LONDON, Jan. 12.-The Daily Mail this
morning says 1t understands that King Ed
ward has expressed his ~disapproyal Of the
idea Of holding the motor car race for the
James Gordon Bennett cup in England.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-12
FIRE RECORD.
Pittsburs steel works.

PITTsBURG, Jan. 1l-Fire almost en-
tirely destroyed the oldest portion Of the
w. Devices Wood plant Of the American
Sheet Steel company at McKeesport today.
The fire originated from a broken gas pipe,
and will throw fully one-third Of the skilled
employees out OF work and close nine Of the
sixteen sheet mills for a week. The loss
could not be Estimated tonight.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-12

YANKToN, S. D., Jan. 11.-(special Tele-
gram,)-Fire at Mission Hin this morning
totally destroyed the general store and
stock OF McPeek a Co, communicating TO
the barn Of Mrs, Gunderson, which was also
burned. Less on store and stock about
SO. 900; insurance, $4,000. Origin Of fire
unknown.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-12
DEATH RECORD.
John n. Townsend.

DAVID CITY, Neb., Jan. 1L-(Special.)-
John r. Townsend, one Of the oldest resi-
dents of David City, died at the family
residence yesterday afternoon, aged about
60 years. Mr.. Townsend has been a resi-
dent Of David City for nearly twenty-five
years. During most Of this time he has
conducted a private boarding house. He
was an old soldier and has at different
times served in the capacity as commander
of the Grand Army post. At intervals
for several years he has served in the ca
pacity Of chief Of police, street commits
sioner and water commissioner in the city.
Mr.. Townsend mad the distinction OF being
one OF the oldest volunteer hremen In the
state. In october, 1899, the city council
granted him a certificate Of twenty years
consecutive service In the David City vol
unteer FIRE department. The greater part
OF this time he was the chief. He was a
member OF the volunteer fire department
at Nebraska City before coming to David
City. On two different occasions he has
been considered for the position as chief
OF the FIRE department at Lincoln. He
leaves a wife, an adopted daughter and a
son, Walter, who is travelling for the
Standard Oil company.
Judge Lucien BoIes OtisS
CHICAGO, Jan. I.-Judge Luclen boles
Otis. who came TO Chicago forty-hye years
ago from Ohio, died at his residence, 245S
Michigan avenue, today, aged SO. Before
coming to Illinois Mr.. Otis was Judge OF the
court Of common pleas for the counties Of
Huron, Erie, sandusky and Lucas in Ohio.
Among the members Of the bar who prac-
ticed at that time in his court were Ruther-
ford B. Hayes, afterward president Of the
United States, and Morrison r. Watt,
afterward chief justice OF the United States
supreme court.
Mrs. 5. d. Hall Drops Dead.
ASHLAND Neb., Jan. 1i.-(special Tele-
gramD-Mrs samue B.. Hall, wife OF the
postmaster at Ashland, dropped dead this
morning at 1915 o'clock from heart failure,
aged IS years. She had started to put some
fuel In the stove and bent over. sinking TO
the door and expiring instantly. Mrs. Hall
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-12

TO CIRE 4 DIN ~ ONE A
Take Laxative Promo QuinTue Tablets. All
druggists refund the money II Il fails to
cure. r W. Groves signature is on each
box 25e.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-12
CHANCE FOR ANOTHER JUDGE
Favorable Report 90 he Made to House
ON Eighth Federal Circuit
Measure.

From a stan Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Jan. l1.-(Special Tele-
Eram)-A favorable report will be made
tomorrow to the house on the bill providing
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-12
FIND PIumbaso Vein.

CARBONDALE, H.. Jan. IA h~ve-foot
vein Of plumbagO was discovered to-day In
saline county.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-12

during the week, but it is doubtful whether
1t will receive consideration at that time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-01
PAW TUCkET.

1t took the license commissioners three
16 applications for licenses. There had
been held over from the last meeting.
All licenses In the city expired last night.
Three applications. two of which were for
new saloons. are still in abeyance.
Mrs Emma Shaw .Colcleaugh delivered
an entertaining lecture on her recent
travels in Africa. Mrs, Bernard McCabe,
who Is chairman of the art department
announced that arrangements were being
made from an exhibition OF pictures, and
other things suitable for school decora-
tion Alfred Stone, Esq, on Friday even
Ing lecture on. The Artistic Development
OF a City" at the Auditorium. This lee
ture is In the club civics course
Maurice j. OBrien. superintendent OF
school. has been busy at the different
schools. Yesterday he was at the Bald
win street school.
The funeral OF Mrs Ann. Byrnes was
solemnized from her home, "a ordway
street yesterday. Rev. Father Harty was
celebrant OF the funeral mass of re-
QUEEN at the Sacred Heart church. Dur
ing the services Miss Butler sang Abide
With Me- Interment was at Mount ST.
Mary's cemetery. f'<
number OF young men who went to
Illinois to play polo have returned home
owing to the breaking up OF the polo
league OF the cities to which they went.
While at work at the mills OF the I.or-
raine Manufacturing company yesterday.
ID. Martino, aged II. had his hand caught
In some machinery. One of his fingers
WAS badly lacerated. He wae' attended
by Dr. Gardner.
There will be a meeting and supper OF
the Ladies' Social circle OF the First Bap-
tist church In the church vestry tomor-
row afternoon.
Miss Mary A. Finn. daughter Of the
late David and Ann Finn. died suddenly
last evening at her home, "a Humboldt
avenue. She seemed to be In the best of
health until suddenly stricken DOWN.
MedJcai Examiner Dr. French was called
and he pronounced death due 20 heart
disease.
On Friday evening the Ladies' Home
Mission society OF the Pawtucket Congre-
cation church will have a supper at $40
p. m. There will be a meeting Of the
society IN the afternoon.
On the occasion of the visit of the
chief state officers 20 sauantum tribe. I. |
o. r. NJ. there will be a supper and
elaborate entertainment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-01
PAWTUxET.

The good work OF the local Are com
pany at the blaze at Joseph Richards
residence on Tucker avenue early yes
terday morning is being discussed all
over town and although the blaze had a
good start the damage will not exceed
$500 The house was n new one and
the flames caught SO fast as 10 drive
the family into the street I'm their night
robes. the alarm being given by Mr..
Richards clad only I'm this light raiment
running over the snow covered ground
60 the fire station ON Commercial street.
There was one death by the fire but as
II was only n canary bird that was suf
focated the family do not feel so badly
Several funny incidents resulted from the
early morning alarm and II was a truly
clad gathering of the vol
unteers about the burning building Be
cause the men did not have their stock
ings on or proper outer garments was
no bar Co their doing good service and
one man. who saws his feet were 30 cold
he couldn't hardly stand u. tells of going
into the cellar and warming them I'm the
LUX warm water which covered the con-
crete noor. Fred ". johnson was drenched
by fun stream from the open gate 81
the hydrant and had TO hasten home
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-01
LAKEWOOD.

Charles shaw. the 15-year-old boy. who
was injured while skating at Arnold's
pond Sunday, is reported doing as wol
as can he expected. He was skating at
good speed. when his foot caught in a
crack and threw him headlong. breaking
his collar bone on the left side.
His companion helped him to his At
lantic avenue home and called DR.. +. r.
Goff OF Pawtuxet. who found that the
broken bone had been awxwardly twisted
making the setting a painful operation.
and DIR. G.. T.. Buxton OF Washington
Park was also called TO assist in the
operation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-01

before the frosty air gave him an Icy
armor, but he took II as a joke and was
soon back on the scene. II is thought
the blaze started from the furnace and
burned out the gas meter. for It could not
be found.
There was good skating last night on
the Ice which covers the upper end OF
the cove and large party OF young folks
was out enjoying IL TO the limit.
The committee on fireman's fair from
the Fire King band had a meeting In the
engine house last night TO plan for a
special feature.
There was a special meeting Of the
Volunteer Fire Co. No. last night to
consider Invitations from village societies.
1t was voted TO attend the annual Christ
mas sale OF the mission workers Of
Trinity chapel In Parish hall Wednes-
day night In uniform. II was also voted
to attend the colonial bazaar at the Bap-
tist church Friday night in answer to
an invitation OF the Ladies' Aid society.
There was good number in attendance
at the meeting.
good sized delegation OF the members
of Mt. Vernon lodge No. so gathered at
the hall last night and shortly after
o'clock took a car for Auburn, where a
fraternal visit was paid to Park Hin
lodge.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-01
LAkEWoop's FALL SEASON.

With the passing of the summer and
as a ruling thought in the minds OF
rosorters the choice Of a point Of health
full and advantageous location for the
winter. and more Immediately, for the
months OF early fall. when summer places
OF entertainments are closed and cold
weather resorts have not yet opened.
TO the family the problem Is a particu-
larly weighty one for the schools all
over the country are opening for the
year. and II is time the little people took
up the business OF childhood. And In
making choice there are to be considered
as factors. healthfulness, accessibility to
business centers. the character OF diver
sions and social surroundings.
IL is true that LAX wood very largely
owes its leading place among resorts to
the peculiar points which are most valued
at midwinter-warmth. shelter and mild
ness OF climate-and yet. I'm all its eight
months season. from fall to spring
there are no more perfect months than
October and November
For more than twenty years the first
day OF October has been the date on
which Lakewood has opened Its doors TO
the outside world, and that first days
registrations have been uniformly large
including travellers from mountain and
seashore. and returning cottagers anx-
ious To get settled again In their Lake
wood homes after n summers wander
ings. All through tho above named
months the habit OF outdoor life which
governed I'm hot weather season is pro-
longed I'm Lakewood. and the golden days
OF color which imperceptibly pass into
frosts and chill Of winter are rich In
opportunities for sport and exercise on
the golf links, the lake and In the woods
IL YOU have never enjoyed the experience,
try Lakewood In early It's season.
booklet on Lakewood will be sent
free by c. NJ. Burt q. =. A., New Jersey
Central New York city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-01
WARREN.

Sunday morning there was a special
service in st. Johns Catholic church
held for the Jacques Cartier society In
this town. There were number of
French societies present from out OF
town. including Jacques Cartier circles
from ManvIlle. Woodlawn and Central
Falls, and with the local society COM
posed 400 men. All assembled In Armory
hall In the forenoon, and formed a pro-
cession, headed by the Harmony band
playing music. marched to the church OF
st. John the Baptist. through Water Mil
Ter and North Main streets TO the church,
where services were held, Rev. Father
Ray OF Woodlawn officiating and preach
Ing.
There was special music in the church
In charge OF Miss Doran. the organist.
Later the members of the societies as
sembled In Armory hall. where luncheon
was served, IL was the annual service
Mrs. Sarah a. Stillwell. one of the old
est persons in this town. died Sunday af-
ternoon at her home on North Water
street OF disease Incident to old age In
her 90th year Mrs. Stillwell was born
In this town, and has long been I'm feeble
health. She leaves two daughters, one
one in Providence. Her husband was a
seafaring man and lost his life at sea
many years ago.
IL is rumored that there is to be a
crossing. This will be much appreciated
by the patrons OF the Consolidated rail-
road, as there is at present no kind OF
shelter AT this point.
Mr.. Claude HI. Carpenter who spent
with his parents on Wash
ington street. has returned to Uxbridge,
Mass.
There was skating on the KickemuIt
and on the smaller ponds on Saturdri
and Sunday and many took advantage
of the good ice, which is about three
inches thick
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-01
LUCAHIA LEADS IN RACE
Liners Ia Mall Contest Rsp,rtsd BY Inc,m.
Ing CunardSr.

New York. Dec. 1.-The Cunard line
steamer 'Aurania. which arrived yester-
day. reported that on Nov. 20. in latitude
4i:o2. longitude e5:os. the steamer Luz
cania, from New York for Liverpool >was
sighted az 1890 y. m. One hour and ten
minutes later the st. Paul. from New
York for Southampton. passed by. The
Lucania had overtaken and passed the
81: Paul by hour and 10 minutes.
The two steamers are engaged In a mail
race across the ocean. The st Paul left
her pier at $50 Saturday. followed at
noon by the Lucania. telegram from
Nantucket South Shoal lightship an
nounced yesterday that when the two
ships passed there bound 90 the eastward
they were only five miles or is minutes
apart. The Marconi operator OF the float
ing beacon says that both ships were do
ing their greatest efforts as they passed.
Sandy Hook pilot who returned TO
the city yesterday saws that In the four
ney down the channel TO the open the
Lucania gained somewhat on the ST
Paul. and that the American liner was
further handicapped through having un-
usual trouble dischargfng her pilot of
Sandy Hook light vessel Both ships
should be heard from on the other side
next Friday evening
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-01
CENTRAL FALLS.

There were two accidents TO residents
OF this city at the Saylesville bleachery
yesterday. Albert jefferson. while on n
wagon slipped from the seat and besides
receiving a number OF bruises to his side
badly lacerated his left leg. piece OF
iron fell upon Marholt's head, causing a
number OF contuslons and lacerations OF
tho scalp. Dr. Gardner OF Pawtucket
attended both men.
At last nights meeting OF the board
OF license commissioners. a number OF
applicants were given leave 10 withdraw.
The application OF James r. Collins was
taken under advisement and the board
adjourned for one week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-01
PORTSMOUTH.

Mrs. Edward Smith. who has been Wis
Ting her sister. Mrs. William 8. Smoot.
for the past six weeks, has returned to
'Tiverton.
Professor Clarke has returned from a
visit TO Mr.. and Mrs. John II. Brown OF
Providence.
Mr. f. j. Soules OF Providence has
been the guest Of DIR. and Mrs. f. p.
Conway.
Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Sisson enter
tained Thursday Captain and Mrs. Lewis
o. Deane of Newport.
Mr. Harold Field and Miss Eleanor
McAdam of Boston are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Frederick A. Field.
Mr.. j. r. Manchester and son Roger
attended the races at Riverside Thurs
day.
Mr.. Jonathan A. Sisson and Mr.. and
Mrs. Ellsworth Sisson and family were
guests Thanksgiving week OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Lester Bailey of Worcester.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-01
TIvERTON.

The 4Sth anniversary OF the marriage
Of Mr.. and Mrs. James l.. Negus was
celebrated Thanksgiving day by family
reunion. rwenty-one guests sat down
10 dinner--Iames 1. Negus and wife.
his sons. Joseph II. Negus and wife
James Y. Negus and wife and their
children. George. Ralph and Miss Elsie.
all Of Providence: Mr.. and Mrs. J. Fred
Nickerson and daughter Marjorie OF
Providence: Mr. and Mrs George r.
Lewis. their son, George D.. and daugh-
ter. Eta Lewis. Herbert A. Nesus and
two daughters. Ethel and Gertrude. Mr..
and Mrs. Negus received many con-
on their Anniversary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-01
RIVERSIDE.
Good Cheer Whist Club Met
Yesterday Afternoon Short
Meeting Of tho Engine Co.

Yesterday afternoon the weekly session
OF the Good Cheer Whist club was held
with Mrs. William III. Mason at her resi-
dence on Harris street. Mrs. Samuel J.
Weeden was high score, with 50 TO her
credit. The other scores were: Mrs
Henry Newton. bs: Mrs. Durfee Cook, AZ;
man. So. Mrs. Mary Laham. 80. and Mrs.
Fannie Mason 81. After the playing a
ounet luncheon was served by the hostess
and a musical and literary program en-
lections rendered.
The days playing ended the first quar-
ter OF the season. All OF the averages
are higher than they were last year. Mrs.
by good margin.
SHORT SESSION.
Narragansett Engine company held a
short session last night. there being but
little business to engage the attention OF
use of the hall to the Ladies' auxiliary,
once week for rehearsals for the min
strel show, which is. toe he given in a
short time. After iscussing few other
meeting adjourned.
LEONARD BABBITT's FUNERAL.
The funeral OF Leonard Babbitt. the
nve-year-old child Of George Babbitt, was
held yesterday morning from his parents
residence at l43 Turner avenue. The ser
vices were conducted by Rev. Thomas +.
Norris. pastor ~ the Congregational
church. There were a large number OF
relatives present and a number OF hand
some floral tributes.
STRUCK BY TRAIN.
A valuable hound owned by George
Phillips OF Bullocks Point avenue was
struck by train OF the Consolidated rail-
road yesterday, and was so badly injured
that he had to be killed.
WHANGS WON.
There was some lively bowling on the
local alleys last night. The grocery clerks
came down from East Providence to get
up against the Whangdoodles. They sue
ceeded In capturing one string. but that
was as near as they came TO getting away
with the game. The roters were as much
in evidence as usual and they made noise
enough for two games whenever their
favorite team made good play.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-01
VALLEY VILLAGES
Efficient Work Of peIIcs Force.
Objections 10 Wiring Of New
Church At PAonIx.

Sheriff Lynch Of Warwick has with the
aid OF the local police at last succeeded In
locating about $500 worth OF the property
stolen from the store OF william Brown
in Natick last Friday evening. About
$500 worth OF Jewelry was taken that
night and the local police at once began
to investigate the matter. On Saturday
night Sheriff Lynch returned to the val
ley with 327 OF the gold rings. which he
found In store I'm Worcester. Mr.. Brown
identified the property and II was accord
ingly turned over to him. The sheriff also
has good description of the man and
ii Is quite probable that the arrest of
the guilty ones may occur soon. II Is also
intimated that the suspicion OF the police
In regard to one of the other breaks may
also center upon the same person.
PHENIx.
When the inspector of the Narragansett
Electric Lighting company inspected the
wiring OF the new Notre Dame du Bon
Con cell church, before signing the papers
20 allow the current 10 be connected with
the street. he refused to sign on the work
men claiming that the work was
done In manner not allowed by the in
surance company.
The work was done by Duffy Brothers,
but the meter was taken out by the Mar
ragansett company, and they refuse to
make connections until the work is salts
factorily done
William Read who IL employed at the
Clyde car barn, was hastily summoned
home late yesterday afternoon by his
young son, who said that there were two
men In the house. Read hastened him and
found two Frenciimen who formerly re-
sided In Lippitt. He then dispatched his
son to the home of Constable William
Blanchard at Lippitt. The OFFICER at
once went to the house and the men were
removed to the Lipptt lookup. where they
spent the night They gave no reason for
entering the heases-
VILLAGE HAPPENINGS.
Miss Mary Trimbie, aged so years, who
resides In Centerville, tripped over a rug
at her home on Sunday night and fell,
fracturing the femur of her right leg She
was removed to the Rhode Island hos
pital yesterday
st. Jean Baptiste society OF Arctic Gen.
ter will attend the mass at the church
next Sunday morning.
IL has been decided 10 hold the regular
Bible day concert at the Phenix Baptist
church on next Sunday evening
furniture cart broke down In front OF
the ] o'clock Clyde-bound Washington
car in Arctic Center yesterday and the
car was delayed nearly half an hour.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-01
HARRINGTON.

Work on the bridge was resumed this
morning, quantity of material up to
contract requirements having arrived
yesterday.
Several improvements i'm the highways
have recently been made in the highway
department and a number OF others are
contemplated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-01
The Clergy
Like 1t

Or. Aonew's Catarrhal Powder Cures All
croeds. u Relieves IN 10 Minutes.
Here are a few names OF clergymen OF
different creeds who are firm believers m
DR.. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder TO live
up 10 the preaching In all Il claims:
Bishop Sweatman. Rev. DR. Lanstry
tEpiscopalian) Rev. Or withrow and
Rev. Dr Chambers tMethodisD and DIR.
Newman. all>of Toronto, Canada. Copies
of their personal letters FOR the asking.
Or. Aenew's Ointment Relieves Piles
In Day. i6
SOLD Rv W. N. MEEK
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-01
nAOIC HAIR STAIN.

For brown or black prepared py
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nsnvorker. lss fremont street. Boston.
II is simple. safe and easily applied. con
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