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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-06
WARREN.

The town council and court OF probate
held their monthly sessions in the town
hall yesterday afternoon. The petition
of Frank Conroy asking for a privilege
OF changing the location OF his saloon
was granted. other financial matters
were attended to by the council
The court OF probate received the will
of the late Frances Dubeault and ap-
pointed an executrix. The will OF the
late Rosana NJ Pearce OF Swansea was
admitted 10 probate.
The petition OF Frederic A. Driscoll and
Edwin g. Cady as executors OF the will
OF the late Margaret Driscoll was ad-
mitted to probate.
The new police ordinance bill Is a { pres
ent in effect. having been framed by the
council on the evening OF Dec. s. 1902
The Guard Lafayette society opened It's
annual fair in Armory hall last night. A
street parade headed by the Harmony
band, Fred Rykaet, leader, was held in
the evening. The Lenox orchestra fur
nished music for dancing, T. Q. Gilbert
officiating as prompter.
Tobin Post, q. A. r., held It's monthly
session In q. A. r. hall last night a good
sized number being present. Important
matters both financially and otherwise
were discussed.
The Epworth league social. which Is
held the first Tuesday evening I'm the
month will he omitted this week owing TO
the fact that special church services are
being held through the week.
The firm OF r. NJ. Martin e. Co. was
recently the recipient OF a cargo Of 1000
tons OF soft coal. This cargo will be dis
tributed among the following business
concerns: Warren Mfg. Co. Cutler Mills.
Parker Mills. Rusden Machine company
and the Rhode Island company or the
Suburban companys power station.
The Rough and Ready Fire Co. No &,
at the Parker Mil district, held a meet
ing In the engine house on Metacom ave.
nue. The report of the amount received
from the New Years ball In Institute hall
was read and n comfortable sum was
realized.
Warren at present has fve nre com
panies. situated I'm different sections Il
the town The companies are all volun-
| teers and the Narragansetts are the pos
SCISSOR OF a good fire engine
our nearest neighbor. Bristol. although
| having better facilities IN all ways for
nshtng fre. IL reported slow, n rumor
| is not false.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-06

zone Solution Of the Servant Problem
ras the oft discussed and interesting
tonic before the Providence Mothers club
at their regular meeting held In the
Classical high school yesterday afternoon
Apropos OF this perplexing question two
pepers were presented. both dealing with
the subject in most intelligent and
practical way.
The first paper by Mrs. James NJ
southwick presented most sensible view
of the question which had grown OF her
own experience and that Of others. Among
other things she said. Those employers
who despise housekeeping. who cannot
endure cooking. who hate the Kitchen,
who will not do so-called menial work,
must come to regard household work In
n different light before We shall have
even a partial solution OF the servant
girl problem" Indeed" she continued.
s'until the members OF this class-far too
large in numbers-change their opinion,
II In hopeless to look for a reform In do
mestic service"
THE caterer and cook OF tho future
are going to be very different. both So
ciaily and intellectually, from those OF
the past The cook has been too long
a drudge We select cook. not be-
cause OF his or her ability or character
but simply because he or she
is willing to perform what rs
considered menial service. There
IS no reason why preparing anS cooking
human food should not be dignifed to a
scientific profession except thot IL has
been the general custom and fashion In
the past to consider cooking as an occu-
patton IN which no gentleman or lady
could engage. II is not the occupation
itself but the intelligence and character
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-06
Unanimous Vote TO Sever All
Relations With Regular Militia.
WILL DISBANO COMPANIES.
Colonel Authorized 10 Grant Discharges Il
All Members Of Commands
A,B and c.

The threatened repture between the
First Light Infantry and the brigade has
at last occurred. the Infantry at it's
meeting last evening having voted to
separate. the vote being unanimous
IT was the annual meeting OF the ia
nous old command and about $50 mem
bers were present. Previous TO the meet
ing OF the regiment the officers held a
brief meeting.
Colonel Frank r. Matteson presided and
nearly all the stafr were present. to-
gether with all company officers but one
In the regiment. and a large quota OF
non-commissioned officers and privates.
Colonel Matteson read the two resolu-
tios adopted by the board OF officers. the
first OF which, together with a preamble.
was as follows: Your committee feels
that in proceeding In this manner all
questions, such as treatment OF unpaid
dues, etc. will be most easily disposed
OF. whereas IL the regiment proceeds to
discharge the members In the regular
way endless questions and delays will
arise that might prove a serious detri-
ment to the welfare OF both organiza-
tions. We. therefore. unanimously recon-
presented to the regiment for Its consider
alton and action, namely:
Resolved. That the First Light Infan-
try regiment seperate from the brigade OF
Rhode Island Militia, and that Companies
A. and c OF such regiment be and
hereby are disbanded. and that the colo
mel commanding insure discharges to the
members OF said companies az provided in
the bylaws OF said regiment"
The vote was nut and with uttie die-
cussion was carried without a dissenting
vote. Colonel Matteson announced that
the members remained unattached tn
I'll discharged through the proper chan
nels, and after passing another resolu-
ton looking toward disbanding the meet
ing adjourned.
The officers will all resign to Colonel
Matteson. who will tender their resigna-
tions, together with his own. 10 Lieuten-
ant Colonel Harold ]. Gross, who not
being an officer In the brigade, will not
go out. Besides Lieutenant Colonel Gross,
two other staff officers and Company f,
OF which Colonel Frank r. Olney is cap
tain, will then represent the F. J.. l.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-06
PROVIDENCE MOTHERS CLUB.

Of those who engage in e." Mrs. South
wick's paper was followed by another.
Mrs. A. j. Bennett. which gave num-
Der Of valuable suggestions.
"A partial solution OF tho servant girl
problem" she said. seems to me TO be
In the proper recognition OF good ser
vice and positive refusal to accept what
is not worthy. Also to simplify as
much as possible our manner OF living
bringing the number of hours required
to do the work OF the family nearer to
that required by any other line OF busi-
ness.
In many households. troubles arise
because there is not tho proper super
intendence Of the work. The American
housewife OF modest means has a ten
dency 20 allow her social ambition to
run away with her. She must make up
her mind TO supply herself. the ability In
her household which she cannot AFFORD
to pay for and also realize that the proper
administration Of her household affairs
in manner to promote the best COM
fort and health of the family. Is as
worthy an occupation as any In which
she could be engaged Far too many
daughters from the best families marry
and set UP homes Of their own with a
very meagre knowledge Of household af-
fans.
Let us do what we can TO nelp along
any reasonable plan to simplify the work
and lessen the hours OF service In our
homes and repay efficient service with as
much consideration as possible. thereby
making domestic service more attractive
and inducing more OF the intelligent
among the GLASS Of wage earners TO
adopt the education. which would help
to bring the supply Of competent ser
wants nearer 10 the demand"
The above papers brought out a gen
eral discussion by the members OF the
| club.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-06
BIG GOAL WAR IS
IN SIGHT HERE.
II Is Stated on Good Authority That
Two Combinations Will Invade
Providence.

as getting the coal TO tide water rs con-
cerned. 90 that Il will be impossible TOR
them 10 get a supply unless they DO 80
at an advanced rate, and this. OF course,
would mean that they would be oprsed
10 charge more for their coal than the dig
combine would.
The story goes that Mr.. r. n. Little
will be the general superintendent OF
agent OF the concern here. should tnis
come about any one can go 10 the depot
as IL will be called and with their own
teams purchase coal at a small discount,
but II is the intention to shut out all OF
the small or inland dealers.
II Is also claimed that there Is q move
ment on foot to Offset this and that a
company is being formed with capitai
of 100000, and will handle soft coal,
which they claim they can get without
any difficulty and while the greater part
OF the soft coal will be used by the mills.
etc. efforts will Ne made TO have families
learn 10 use soft coal for domestic pur-
poses. which can be done by some sort
OF a change In their stoves.
One of the promoters OF the last scheme
has Just returned from st. Louis. and
while there was shown coal that was
used for domestic purposefRthat cost but
rs cents n ton at the miries. and IL was
all that the family had ever used and
would use no other.
II is claimed by those who are inter-
ested in the last named concern that
when folks learn how to use soft coal
they will use no other, and this company
will have men out TO instruct those who
patronize them.
That there is a big coal war on there
Is no doubt, and 1t will soon come to
head.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-06
|NTIMIDATED
CoIorod Letter Carrier Threat.
0nod With Death.

Washington, Jan. 6-Postmaster Cen
eral Payne received information yester-
day that n posse OF white citizens at
Boeuf River. La. last night ordered
Charles jackson. a negro mail carrier, not
to return with the mail on his route. and
threatened him with death in case he did
not heed their injunction. The reason
given by the posse was the color of the
carrier. The case was reported at once
to postal authorities and a postoffce in
spector has been ordered.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-06

we offer one Hundred Dollars Reward
<or any case OF CatArrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrn Cure.
r. J. CHENEY A. CO. Toledo q.
we. the undersigned. have known y J.
mir, perfectly honorable In all business
fransa cflons and financially able TO carry
out any obligations made by their irm.
WT1Tf A. TRI1AX Wholesale Druggfsfs
Toledo, o.: WALDING. KINNAN a
MARyIr. Wholesale Druggists. To.
1edo. q
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces OF the system. Testi-
monlais sent free. Price 55c. per bottle.
HANS Family fiils ar. tn. best
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-06
RETIRED
Brig. Gen. Henry Hasbrouck
Leaves Active Service.

Washington. Jan. 6.-Brig. Gen. Henry
e. Hasbrouck. recently promoted. was
retired yesterday. His last cctive SER
vice was at Fort Adams
Col. Hasbrouck. renectly promoted 10
brigadier general. previously held the lat
ter rank in the volunteer service. He
was born In Newburgh. ~. Y, In 1899.
was graduated from West Point I'm 1891
and was commandant OF the cadets at
West Point from 1885. During the war
I'm the Philippines he commanded the
Second Brigade. Second division. Sew
enth Army corps.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-06
the COAL SITUATION.

The coal situation remains about the
same and coal seems 10 be as scarce as
al the beginning Of the strike The local
dealers still have the sign OF mo Orders
Taken" on their doors, making the Provi-
dence people feel very uncomfortable
The Providence Coal company. which
has up 10 date been taking orders for
hard coal. shut down this morning and
are now selling only the Scotch coal at
o. n ton. when asked n any more coal
IL expected the same gloomy answer n
received that Il might he two or three
weeks before the arrival Of any coal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-06
SCITUATe.

= Moswansicut tent, No. n. knights of
the Maccabees. will holt their regular
meeting in Clark hall. North scituate.
Wednesday evening. Jan. :.
Gospel meetings are being held at the
old Advent church Rocklsnd Services
will be held every evening at 7.so .. m.
until further notice. The services are
under the direction OF Rev. james O.
Nilkin Of North Scituate Singing will
be conducted by Brother r. W. Wheeler
Of Scituate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-06
FOUR HORSES BURNED.

Fire broke out In the barn of Joseph
Haire at Newport last evening and gut
ted the building. -Four horses were
burned and the contents Of the barn de-
stroyed. The barn adioins Trinity
churchyard and tho fire when discovered
had gained good headway. The cause OF
the blaze is unknown. The loss will
probably amount 10 5000
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-06
SIT UP SUNDAY
Cornelius Vanderbilt on the
High Road TO Recovery.

New York. Jan. 6--Dr. Austin Flint. Jr.
said yesterday that n Cornelius Wander
bilt improved this week as he had i'm
proved last week nc would be we'll
enough 10 leave his bed on Sunday He
has been propped up in bed with pillows
for the last few days when he II able
he will go TO Florida. and then very likely
on n cruise Of the Mediterranean
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-06
THE WEATHER

Boston, Jan. 6--For New England:
Snow in northern portions. rain or snow
In southern portions and colder tonight
wednesday fair probably followed by
snow in western portions; warmer In
western portions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-06

Michael Cannon. OF blackstone. Mass
fell on the sidewalk at the corner Of
Richmond and Friendship streets. last
evening sustaining a scalp wound. he
was sent 10 the Rhode Island hospital.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-06
100 HORSES
GRAND OPENING SALE
foR THE NEW YEAR
AMERICAN HORSE EXC RANGE
,4o DoRRANcE ST.
Thursday, Jan. 8, 1908

Mr.. c. ~. Briggs will arrive Wednes-
day with a choice load Of Heavy Draft
Horses. In weight from 1890 TO 1870 lbs.'
adapted for all general business purposes.
VIII have q Acc!lmated Horses. so called,
second hand. good. useful and In prime
condition. a number Of heavy ones. In
single and matched pairs. Don't miss
this sale n you want n horse for any
purpose
4. \. MANCHESTER, Auct
c. IL. BRIGGS. Com. Agt.
Smyrna times., 1903-10-14
CHESWOLD.
CannerY Closes and Laborers Return TO
Their Homes Wedding Announce
ment-Locals and Personals.

Their Homes Wedding Announce
ment-Locals and Personals.
Special Correspondence to the Times
CHEsWoLD, October 12.-The great
storm has done no more damage in
tn's vicinity than to set farmers hack
with their wheat seeding. It has been
very heavy rain. One party we met
thinks had it been a winter snow fall
exit from our homes could only have
been made from upper story windows
The weather extremes the wear past
is much talked about. Statements are
made that would not be made if nam.
ory was not at fault.
The life Of the tomato crop in this
= vicinity for this year ebbs ont SLOWLY
Struggling lots from late patches are
still coming in and bought at 70 cents
the basket. Our cannery closed Tues.
day OF last week and their Pole helm
left Cheswold Wednesday morning
Our Ladies Aid of CheswoId eburcb
Will celebrate their twelfth apniver.
sary by a supper and entertainment
Tor members aud friends at the homo
OF Mrs. P. L. Barcus Thursday even
ing of this week.
A "Box Social' to be originated h.
some young ladies is also in the wind
we are informed.
Miss May Hardcastle, the cboson
delegate to represent our W. c. n TT
convention at Lewes this week. will |
cave here Wednesday MORNING for
that purpose. -'-
Pastor GoOdhand made the ssParob1o
OF the Sower" the subject of fine dis
course Sunday morning to creditablo
congregation considering the weather
because the heating attachments woro
not IN place, services were disp.nsed
with the remainder of the dav. Tn
Cheswold Sunday School Franz
Moore and A. I. Hofecker wora
elected delegates snd W. s. CentwoII
alternate to attend the Convention
held at Harrington October 81. Bethel
elected Miss Lulu Sapp and Jefferson
Cooper to represent them also at Har.
The marriage of Miss Efie Wilev
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. joseph N
Wiley Of near Cheswold, and Mr.. Jo-
seph W. Hamilton is announced for
Wednesday Of this week at high noon.
Rev. A. W. Goodhand will oficiate
Joseph r. Smith, Jr., son of DR.. ]. ft
Smyrna times., 1903-10-14
THOROUGHFARE NECK.
Only Eleven Persons Turned OCT to Ser
vice at Friendship Sunday-Local Do
ings and Personal Mention.

special Correspondence to the TIMES.
IHoRoUGHFARE NECK, October 49,
Only eleven persons, all told, bravea
the heavy roads and THREATENING
weather to attend the services at
Friendship NJ. E. Church on Sunday
Ihere was no preaching, but the hour
was spent in discussion of the Sunday
School lesson. The regular mornine
services will be held next Sunday with
preaching. In the evening, services
at H3O, which is the beginning of the
protracted services.
Personal. = Mr.. Preston David of
Philadelphia, is visiting with his par.
ents Mr.. and Mrs. James David at
Fleming's Landing. : Mr.. William
McClaln of Taylor's Bridge is improv-
ing from his recent illness.
Smyrna times., 1903-10-14

r. and Mrs. Smith, died early Sun-
day morning aged II months. Being
the only son and cherished as such bv
his parents, makes this death a pecul-
larly sad one. Much sympathy is ex-
pressed for the stricken parents
Burial was made at Wilmington Tues
day, services having been held at the
home in Cheswold at 10 noon. at
which Rev. Goodhand oficiated.
PersOdal.-Rev. j. w. Fogle of Guam
tico, former pastor, was in Cheswcld
Thursday and Friday as the speaker
Tor the Jr. o. U. A. NJ. banquet and
met with hearty reception from In any
frlends.-W. l.. d. Tull of Seaford.
was a guest at the parsonage last
Ihursday.-W. d. Bishop of Will
mlngton was visitor over Sunday of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. D. H.
Bishop.-Mrs. Frank Smith, Whining
ton, Is the guest of DIR. and Mrs. J.
h. Smith.-Wlth the funerals of little
Joseph r. Smith at 12 and Mrs. Lizzie
Thompson, near Smyrna, at 1. 80 p. m.
on Tuesday, and a noon marriage on
Wednesday, Rev. Goodhand doubtless
finds himself on the move.-J. r.
Helmes is soon to move with his fam
lily to Cheswold. Mr.. Jesse Vane and
daughter Margaret of Severson's
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. W.
Casson Monday.
Smyrna times., 1903-10-14
The Emerson Co.
NO. 314 r1ARKET STREET.
WILMINGTON, DEL.
WILMINGTON, DEL.

We wish to call attention Underwear Departmart
which contains all the desirable grade for Children Men and
w omen, at the lowest possible prices as follows
Smyrna times., 1903-10-14
KENTON.

Lost Fine Colt from Lockjaw-Churct
Festival to be Given-Local Happen-
ings and Personal Mention.
Special Correspondence to the TIMES.
KENTON, Oct. 13-Mr. John T. Poore
is building an addition to his store and
dwelling, which will make quite an
improvement. The ladies of the M
T. Church are going to hold festival
IN the rear of tina hardware store on
Thursday, Friday and Saturday even
ings of this week.
Mr.. S. A. Fortner lost fine colt on
Monday morning, its death being due
to lockjaw, caused by sticking nail in
its foot.
persOOals-Mr. Stanley Artnurs. of
WILMINGTON, is spending a few davs
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. M
James Dunlap, Jr.. of
spent a few days the
past week with his parents, Mr.. and
hrs. James Dunlap. Misses Belle
Iodwin and Elizabeth Cooper are Wis.
ting friends in Wilmington.-Mrs
frank L. Purse is spending his vaca-
Ion In Washington, New York and
Baltimore.
Smyrna times., 1903-10-14

Ihe Det0oOGre State NeaOs of Dover
IS endeaVoring to compel the Express
Companies doing business in this State
TO comply with the law. 1t will be
remembered that 10 1887 the Legislature
passed an act requiring the Express
Companies to pay a tax, as all other
business men and corporations did
then and still do. The principal
objection urged was that the COMPANIES
would raise their charges enough to
pay the tax and probably even more.
It's we'll known that almost Immediate
~ after the passage of this law. the
rates on small packages was raised. so
tnst packages which weighed three or
Iour pounds and formerly paid freight
charge OF twenty five cents, now nav
thirty or thirty five cents. We are
informed that their schedule of ratas
is now twenty-five cents for two and
tnree pounds, and thirty-five cents for
Tour pounds. This increase NAV seem
small but on the great number ofsmaII |
packages carried, and such packages
make up large percentage of the Ex-
press Companies business, the addition
a. revenues must amount to large sum.
NO change, we believe has been made
IN the ratep hundred pounds on LARGE
quantities. As the NelOs points ont
Ihe only way to reach the Companies
under the law is through their agents.
ana while 1t may appear a hardship to
punish men for obeying the orders of
their employers, it is but one of the
results ofsuch employers action. The
arrest and trial of Mr.. Warrington will
probably be made test case. and a
lleclslon should be promptly reached {
, the Kent County Courts will meet
ia 4r %'~'''sfcf' MOI Whatever the ont
'ome, rlllcNea0s and the business men
II Dover can be heartily congratulated =
lpon their efforts to secure the heenforca.
nent of law enacted to protect the 7
interests of the public, but which has u
een violated thousands of times and
Tould probably continue to be but for I
his decentralization TranscriDt L
Smyrna times., 1903-10-14

John Simpson died at his residence
Townsend on Friday, aged about 68
years. The deceased for a number of
years was resident of this section.
having been the driver of the mill
wagon at Murphy's Mills. The fun
eral took place yesterday morning, the
remains being inferred at Glenwood
cemetery, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1903-10-14
WOnen's

White or gray fleece-lined
Vests and Pants, all sizes, ex-
ira quality for 25c each.
Women's white or gray
tieece-lined fine combed cotton
at soc each.
Women's better quality
wool ribbed Vests and Pants.
all sizes, st 75c, $I.oo and
$I.25.
Women's All-wool scarlet
Vests and Pants at S1.oo each.
Smyrna times., 1903-10-14

Chlldren's white or gray
ribbed Vests, Pants or Draw
ers, all sizes, 17c to 33c each.
Boys Aeece-lined natural
gray Shirts and Drawers. all
sizes, at 25c each.
Children's white or gray
ribbed wool Vests and Pants.
all sizes, at soc each.
Boys natural wool shirts
and Drawers, all sizes, at soc
each.
Infants Wrappers and
Bands at I2ac to 6oc each.
Acorn and Nazareth Waists
tor boys and girls, I2.c and
25c each.
Smyrna times., 1903-10-14
CLAYTON DEPAR TMENT,

Mr.. T. L. Mason is our authorized AGENT
ct Clayton, Del, and will receive new Sub
cr1ptlons and receives monies on old. AL
news items left with him will receive proper
attention; Subscribe now; only ST. 90 a
year in advance.
Smyrna times., 1903-10-14

To Cure a Cold 10 One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
II 1t fails to cure. E. W. Groves sig
nature is on each box. 25c,
Smyrna times., 1903-10-14
LIST OF PERSONS
LICENSED

70 retail goods wares and merchandise and
O.ieF .l G properly OF whatsoever kind manufactnr.
~ Vi ny KINDS, persons licensed to sell intoxi.
eating liquors, eating houses real estate aoen1
brokers', auetioneers photographers Ia tSvarS ~
cOnveyaneers, doctors, dentists, stations cir
From Oct. 1, 1902, to Sept. 80, 1908,
WlIh the sum by them respectively paid for each
@ ~, 20 the CLERK Of the Peace of Kent Comfy
oovo, NJ, J. Y. McCOBINIONs. C. p.
Smyrna times., 1903-10-14
Hosiery

Complete line OF Fall and
Winter HOtiery for men, wo-
men and children, cotton or
WOOL I2zc to soc per pair.
Smyrna times., 1903-10-14
CLAYTON.
Items of Interest Cleaned From the Doings
In and About Town:

George G. Moffett, of Smyrna, has
secured position in the blacksmith
shops of the Delaware Division at
Clayton. He succeeded Charles FAIRIES.