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Courier Democrat., 1903-08-06
CALVIN.

Alex. Duncan was the first around to
cut ripe grain.
Considerable road grading has been
done in G,lenila this summer.
VIII. Henderson's barn and house are
about completed. Long may he enjoy
them.
Hugh Mclean has completed his
contract of grading. A much needed
improvement.
The game of ball between the Glenila
boys and the Highland high tiicrs re-
suited in victory for the farmers.
Crops have been refreshed by the
cool weather of late. and the gentle
showers of Monday has improved late
grain considerably
Courier Democrat., 1903-08-06
Additional Local News.

DR.. Gibson has placed fine surgical
instrument case in the private consulta-
ton room of his offices this week.
Miss Nellie Birtch, the "hello' girl at
the central Office, is spending few days
vacation on her homestead. in Weber
township.
Grant johnson is in st. Paul this
week completing the purchase of fix
lures for bowling alley that will be
added to the popular amusements of
johnson Bros billiard parlors and res
taurant this fall.
A small hail storm is reported in the
vicinity of Dash last week and crops are
reported pretty badly torn up over
small area in that section. This is the
only hail storm we have heard of in the
season.
County Auditor Work has placed in
the hands of the township clerks books
for the recording of vital statistics as
required under the new law. Hereafter
monthly reports will be made of the
births, deaths and the prevalence of
contagious diseases.
Agent j. j. Souch. of the Cargill
Elevator Co., met with an accident early
this forenoon while unloading wagon
of grain. His right leg was caught be-
tween the weighing scale and the wheel
of the wagon, by the backing up of the
team. His leg is badly crushed at the
ankle Joint.
Reports of violating the game law have
been prevalent during the week. There
is an impression that no one can make
complaint except the game warden in
cases of this kind. This is not SO, any
one knowing of violation of the law can
make complaint. All permits to hunt
issued last year expired on the 3lst of
December, so all hunters should see that
they have new ones before the season
opens.
Courier Democrat., 1903-08-06
EMPIRE.

Geo. Mcmillan of Langdon was visi-
tor in this locality on Sunday last.
Chas. Booth and J. f. Tovey were in
this vicinity after their binders last
week.
DR.. r. 6. Richardson and wife of Dray-
ton, were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ward last Sunday.
Harry Orket was on his claim last
week and during his visit moved his
building to a better location.
A. O. Anderson. who has been the
guest of Mr. Tabert for the last two
week made trip to Grand Forks last
Wednesday.
Harvesting is already started in this
locality. the shocks look very scattering
but the turn out of grain may he better
than expected
y very exciting ball game was played
last Sunday in Ben Tabert, pasture be
tween Huron and Empire with score 30
To III favor OF Huron.
Rosa Boyd dropped OF very suddenly,
only being sick tive days with diptheria
The remains We're taken to the Catholic
ccmetary at Lang,lon for interlnent.
Geo. Holmes has returned FROM Winni-
peg where he took few weeks of an
outing. Mr.. Holmes is one of those old
time sports and he certainly makes every
thing lively
Mrs. Sam Meredith and Mrs. Schwcitz-
er have been on goo-eberry hunt for
the last week. but had poor success on
account of not being vel! enough cducat-
ed to talk the Russian language so gave
up the chase and started Investigating
flower gardens instead.
Miss Tillie Tabert returned home last
Saturday from Grand Forks. where she
underwent an operation for appendicitis.
Miss Tabert has had long spell of sick
ness and it is hoped by her many friends
that she will recover and be as strong
as ever in a short time.
a certain young man Of Trier and one
Of the smartest guys in that locality that
Courier Democrat., 1903-08-06

There was a very enjoyable time
spent at the Perry brothers place on
Friday evening. Quite number en-
ioyed themselves in the new granary.
and there was room for more.
Mrs. John II. Wod. of Toronto. has
been visiting with her brothers and
old friends here since the 18th of July.
She will remain here for six or seven
weeks and we hope will enjoy every
minute of her stay and safe and
pleasant return home She stops off on
her way back to visit friends in Chicago.
Courier Democrat., 1903-08-06
SOUTH PERRY.

Thomas Doyle came up from Litch-
field. Minn.. this week to visit his sister.
Mrs. Pat Heating.
VIM. Shelley is putting up a fine barn
on his stock farm in West Perry this
summer. The light crops don't scare
Billy:
Some boys from here went south
hunting for dance hall and could not
find it and lost their way. but they got
home the next day. just the same.
Patrick Heating and Tom Duttler
have just completed job Of grading on
the section line south Of Lanedon in
Perry township that they may we'll be
proud Of
Courier Democrat., 1903-08-06
Erwin Johnston and family.
A. II4 -;

Erwin Johnston and family.
Alex. Johnston and sisters.
John Armour and family.
VIM. Flanagan and family.
Ed. Fry and family.
Jacob Martin and family.
Daniel Munroe and family.
John Gagen and family.
Frank Cameron and family.
Mrs. Perkins and family.
The Misses Forbes.
John Drummond and sisters.
VIM. Helen, Geo. Perry. Ed. X
Oscar Sandberg, James Ste
Stevenson. James Powe
Jos. Rae and many OF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-09
SHELL FISHERIES.

Application is made by John W. Dodge
OF harrington for acres Of oyster ground
lying southerly Nayatt Point the same
adjoining land now held by him Also by
George A. Griffin OF South Kingstown for
renewal OF lease OF oyster ground In Mar
row river. being acres Also BY Edgar
O. Logan OF North Kingstown for three
acres or oyster ground In Brishtsmans s
Pond, a part OF which is In Sisson'r Cove
and "A part OF which lies southerly and
easteriy OF Green Bank and near the
same.
Also BY Joseph Farnell OF Providence
for = acres OF oyster ground. easterly Of
Conimicut Light and adjoining land
leased 90 Edmund ". Matteson and Geo.
u. Church
Also by Dodge and Millikin OF Warwick
Tor renewal Of lease No ~. standing In
the name OF Dodge & Milikin. containing
4 acres on Plat 20.
Also by James n Church OF rverton
or rs acres OF oyster ground lying az or
near the mouth of the Cove between
Spectacle and Hen Islands. on the west
erly side OF Sskomett River
Also by oliver l.. JenessOn OF Warwick
for ~ acres OF oyster ground lying south
erly OF Pawtuxet Neck and near the
same
Friday. December rs. 1905 ~ 10 O'Clock
a m. a. The office OF tho Commissioners
Of shell Fisheries state House. provi-
dence is hereby appointed the time and
place for the consideration % the same.
PHlLtr " wtLBOTR
JAMES " WRtCh
John N NoRTHTT
sAMUFL p HoNsfE IF.
WM. T. LEWIS IR
Com! Shell FiShsriss
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-09
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An old favorite in the person OF Mr..
Archie Boyd at the head Of an excellent
company OF artists will present Denman
Thompsons successful rural drama en-
titled Joshua whitcomb" to the pa
irons OF the Providence opera house
next week. Mr.. Thompson has received
unstinted praise from the press. through
out the country for placing before the
public play so keenly alive with strik-
ing incident, refreshing humor and heart
tuggiDg sympathy. '1is so far remote
from the usual clap trap so-called rural
dramas with the absurd situations and
exaggerated dialects palmed Off ar
comedy that comparison would indeed be
unjust. ON the contrary his version OF
our down East cousins Is so refreshingly
healthy and strikingly natural that IL
never fails TO recall Our childhood days
OF recreation at "Cncle's farm where
philosophical humor. keen. but kindly
repartee and quaint cordality were so
blended as TO make our sojourn a traus-
ured remembrance. As will be con-
jectured the story deals with the for
tunes aud misfortunes OF Joshua Whit
comb and HIS BLUM whoesouled as
Boston he meets with Tot and
"Roundie. two bootblacking garmIns
typical OF the homeless waits OF n great
city. His sharp eve penetrates beyond
their sIangy wit and befrined faces and
discovers the rough unpublished diamond
beneath which asserts itself more and
more ne little Tot leads him 10 the
side OF his starving deserted mother who
lies stricken with DISEASES In vretched
II f..- ..sN.N Nl.A
drunken husband and father pawned for
liquor. thus Joshua" at the mothers
death assumes control Of the children.
Four intensely interesting and absorb
Ing acts gradually and iutelligen&iy tell
the story-Joshua' visit 10 Swansea and
its simple and wholesome inhabitants
brings watts OF green fields with a long
forgotten aroma. the honest sturdy
grange readily responding TO the appets
OF distress. his quick Indignation at all
subterfuge and hypscracy strikes chords
lris the human heart that have long lain
dorment bring US all once again in
touch with the good OF the world despite
its alleged wickedne=s. No murders. no
jealous paramour or riske situations 20
nausuate, just a simple refreshing story
OF rugged down east life which tugs at
the heart strings and mingle tears and
laughter and makes US human. Mr..
Archie Boyd has played the part OF
Uncle Josh" IN the "Old Homestead"
over 500 times He has no superior as
a deplctor Of rural characters possessing
az be does the happy faculty of com
bining pathos and humor. thus swaying
hts audience at will. His support in
ciudes such well known and capable
artists as Walter Gale (the original
tramp in the Old Homestead Annie
Thompson daughter OF Dcnman Thomp-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-09
NOTHING DOING
The Circulars Sent Out BY Congressman
Granger Referred 10 Seed Distribution.

Washington, Dec. e.--It now transpires
that the letters sent to ,postmasters BY
Congressman Granger asking for names
~ heads OF families 10 assist him in dis
tributing his regular allotment OF seeds
and literature are regular government
forms.
The blanks are furnished 10 the con-
gressmen by the government and Mr..
Granger used them, making no altera .
tion save adding his signature The
form used. however. appears 10 violate
section 459 OF the postal laws.
In regard TO the matter Congressman n
Granger said
II think that the request for informa .
ton ne 20 the politics OF those whose
names are given is improper and Justly
a matter OF criticism. and " had exam
ined the blanks before. they were sent
out should have drawn my pen through
that part of them l had no desire for
such informs ton In this connection and
shall not be governed by IL In any way
whateyer
Some time ago 7 found on visiting the
house stationery room at the capitol that
the government furnishes printed forms
OF letters for various purposes connected
with the congressman's ordinary duties.
such se letters acknowledging receipt OF
pensions. letters accompanying docu
ments. seeds, etc, and sent out TO cor
stituents.
Among them / found the blank and
circular letter l have used. asking post
masters TO supply me with the names
Of heads Of families receiving mail ai
their respective ofnces 10 aid me In my
seed distribution.
"I naturally gave these no close exam
nation. supposins them ~ be all right
| since they were supplied by the govern
ment. but I called my clerks attention
20 them and advised their use, since
had many seeds TO distribute IN the
country as well as IN the city. and
thought IL a good way 90 get tho names
of those likely to need them.
Until the blanks began TO como bach
filled out I never noticed that they had
on them columns for recording the po-
| lItIcsl efnliation OF those whose names
were given. I did not wagt any such
inforna ton and shall In no wise be gov
erned ny u in making my seed distribu-
tion."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-09
HOUSES
STORED
WITH LOOT
Detective In Disguise Of Naval
Officer Finds Marines House
Full Of PIunder.

Burlington " j., Dee. e.--AndeTson
shinn. a detective or this place. has un-
earthed at Riverdalc. the headquarters
OF a gang OF thieves, who for weeks have
been terrorizing this portion OF the state
and adjacent towns in Pennsylvania, Jew
elry. lumber. house furnishings and plum
der OF every description was found in
ausntitie. valued at thousands OF dollars,
The rendezvous OF the gang was in the
house occupied by William Tallmsn, while
a vacant dwelling in the nearby town OF
Palmyra. formerly occupied by Tellman,
was also used as a storehouse.
|. Tallman ~ a marine IN the navy. lie
enlisted in January, and. IL is charged,
deserted within two months. he was ar
rested at Palmyra on this charge. A war
rant In also out for him In connection
with the thefts.
Shinn. representing himself as a naval
officer, made a call at the Tallman house.
After a short interview with Tallmans
wife he exhibited n search warrant. The
parlor, which was the first room entered.
contained no furniture. but was nearly
fliled with bags OF -four stolen from a
Riverton grocery store. From the attic
20 the cellar every room IN the house was
found 10 contain plumber OF some descrip-
ton. In one room was nearly half
bushel OF gold watches and chains, when
evidently had been stolen from a factory
or store The watches did not correspond
with those made at the Riverside watch
case factory, and the police believe they
were taken from near Allentown. Pa.
Learning that Tallman had been fire.
quently seen I'm Palmyra. Shinn on Sun
day visited the marines former home, on
Pear street. in that town. This dwelling
proved as rich In plumber as the one at
Riverside. Among the loot stored here
were several thousand feet OF pine ltm-
Der. Jimmy was found which fitted
exactly with the marks Of several doors
| that had been forced.
A big drsy load OF the plumber. including
jewelry. groceries, smoked meats. dry
goods. silks. lace curtsins. canned goods
and wearing apparel, was removed from
the Tsliman home. at Riverside. yester-
day afternoon. The articles at the Pal
myra house will be stored until they are
lhsntinsd
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-09
A Few Extracts From Newspaper Reviews:
"eeoulnENcE JouRNAL.. :"

MRS wilberforce has more than
SAVIOUR OF Samantha Allen. But mueh
Of her comment Is amusing. and the
humbugs she derides deserve no mercy
The author has shown considerable ski
IN depicting the various characters
through Mrs wiiberforce's eyes, and the
comments upon persons and events are
sufnc,ently shrswd 70 be amusing
Nothereddyites ana others should read
the chapters dealing with hypnotic and
religious humbugs."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-09
U. S. S. Dixie
LANDS
MARINES
70 Practice Building Camps
and for Sanitary Reasons,
Officers Say.

Colon, Dec. e--Two companies OF ma
cruiser Dixie were landed here yesterday
and took train for Empire town on
che realroad. near Pankms, where a
camp was established I'm the canal com
psny's building. II sanitary conditions
warrant II, the remainder or the ma
rines on board the Dixie will be trans
ferred TO the camp I'm patches OF so.
The stated official purpose OF this
movement is to give the marines prsc-
tice In the building of camps and 10 re-
Ileve them from the long confinement
on the vessel. The actual purpose OF
che United States government In land
tns the marines II. however. believed 10
BE- contested with the precautionary
measures now being carried out on both
sides OF the isthmus. and perhaps also
for the moral effect which the landing
ef the marines may have on the native
garrison At Panama the loyalty OF which
though hitherto absolutely answering.
has been questioned I'm some quarters.
especially since the discovery OF the plot
against the life OF Gen. Huertas. com
mander in-chief OF the forces OF the re-
public of Panama. and the alleged EFFORT
on the part OF few army officers TO
IT,
A STRATEGIC LOCATION
" is considered significant that the
point selected for the encampment of
The Dixie's marines. while IL is the
highest and most sanitary OF the line OF
the Panama railroad. is also on the trail
most frequently used In the past for the
movement OF troops overland from the
Cauca district into the Chiriaui district.
The report OF the movement OF 800
soldiers from Cartagens for the pur-
poee OF invading the isthrnus cannot be
confirmed Rumors OF such movements
may be looked for frequently, particu-
larly as the people OF the isthmus are
more or less excited by the precaution-
AIRY measures adopted by the United
States.
Gen. Fuertas is about 20 establish a
smal1 garrison OF the troops ~ the new
republic at Ysviss. town at the head
of San Miguel bay on the Pacific side
~ the isthn1us.
Or. Manuel Amsdor and FREDERICK
Boyd. the special commissioners from the
republic Of Panama. who recently visited
Washington landed here from the
steamer Seguranca early yesterday
morning Colon was prepared To receive
them enthusiastically. but fhe msnifes-
tstion was rnsrred and curtsiled by a
heavy downpour Of rain. The commits
eioners took a special train for Panama
A large number ~ prominent Pana-
rnsnians. including Tomas Ariss. = mem
her Of the Junta. came over last night
20 welcome the commissioners.
VENEZUELA Bt-Ys ARMS
wilemetad Island OF Curacao. Dec
s--The Venezuelan government has i'm
ported 1900 rifles and iooOo.noo cartridges
and 81 Is reported as prepa ring 70 invade
Colombia In case of war between the lat
ter and the United States.
SEALED ORDERS
San Francisco. Dec. e.--The gunboat
Petrol left this port under sealed orders
~ 's presumed she has gone TO China.
though there is rumor that her des-
tination Is Panama.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-09
"ThE CLEVELAND L6ApEa,"cLEvE'
LAND, OHIO.

"a Rival to Josiah Ai,er's Wife,
Josiah Aliens wife has a rival and q
spirited one, too. Her name II Mrs. T.
wirberforce-the TT stands for Toiera-
tion--and she lives In Canterbury. Conn.
which should be held in loving memory
by CIeveianders because there IN where
Moses Cieaveiand came from.
She Is q mighty pert sort OF woman
old enough 20 have pretty good knowi-
edge OF human nature. and yet not toe
old to have quite q broad spirit. She be-
,isves In progress when there isn't any
humbug In II.
''Humbugs are her detestation., 50 she
has written a book about the most glar
ing ones OF modern life. She calls II
'Humbugs and Canterbury Folks, and I,
10 entertaining reading. Indeed. II Il
more than that. There Is plenty of goot
horne sense and honest. wholesome senti'
ment In II.
And Mrs. wiihsrforce has plenty o
fun about her. She sees the hunor of tn,
Affairs OF life, and ese In broad enough
TO tell n Joke even when II happens tc
her.
This 'Humbuss is q book that vii
appeal TO great many people bscsus,
~ touches upon q variety of subject,
with q minsling of shrewdness. humoi
and common sense. which the great world
likes, and which II doesn't get very
often. There is nothing 10 indicate whs
is the author Of the book. but II tn,
present gait can be kept UP she will make
Marietta Holley divide some OF the hon
orr that have heretofore gone to Josiah
Aliens wife alone"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-09
.peov,osNcE NEWS"

when one can make combination OF
humor. wit and common sense they have
struck just what nine -tenths OF the read
ing public enjoy and appreciate HUM
bugs and Canterbury Folks fiil the above
70 perfection. and from beginning TO end
II proves more than interesting. There
IN q most delightful vein OF humor run
ming through tho book which cannot fat
to please old and young alike. Its semi
local color and the fact that II touches
on timely topics makes II doubly inter
esting. Funny. serious. nllsd with humcr
and sense. II will undoubtedly make a
hit and be appreciated by all"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-09
AID FEVER
STRICKEN
PEOPLE
pittsburg Women Of Means
Respond With Financial As.
sistance TO Buffers Call.

Pittsburg. Pa. Dec. e.--Women OF great
wealth responded to the call OF the Red
Cross society for meeting held Monday
for the purpose OF providing relief for
the fever stricken people OF Butler. Be
fore an adjournment was taken the execu-
tive committee OF the organization was
asked 10 transfer $1,000 from the remainder
OF the fund raised during the Spanish
American war 20 the credit OF the relief
committee Of the local society.
Numbered among the dozen or more
women present we're Mrs. William Thaw.
Mrs. J. ]. vandergrift. Mrs II. p Dravo
and Mrs. George Mckee.
The secretary read telegram from
Representative ". Kirke Porter, who was
the president of the Pennsylvania branch
during the Spansh-American war, which
was as follows:
Heartily approve suggestion TO trans
fer remaining fund 20 the relief or fever
stricken Butler. VIII approve any action
taken"
A resolution was passed directing Mrs.
Thaw. Mrs. J. J. vandergrift and Mrs. J.
T.. Anderson 70 no 10 Butler as = COM
mittee TO investigate the needs there and
70 make recommendations as 10 supplies
required at meeting which will b. held
Friday.
The total number Of fever cases 50 FAR
reported is 1856. and the total OF deaths S..
The COMMITTEES said that n was prepared
for a struggle Of from six weeks 10 three
months. A fund of 10000. IL was csti-
mated. would be necessary The fever
now seems 20 be near It's height
More than one hundred nurses are in
Butler. and they are working night a-d
day In hospitals. and private residences
attending their fever patients
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-09
MILITARY HONORS
They Were Yesterday Accorded ne Late
Patrick GouIdlng, an Irish Volunteer

The funeral OF Patrick Goulding. who
died at his home. 2s Transit street last
Saturday. was hsld from st. Joseph,
church on Hope street Yesterday morn
lns. the services being conducted by Rev.
Fr. ward.
Company g. Irish Volunteers of which
the deceased was member escorted the
rsmsins 10 the church and then 20 ~
francis cemetery
Nr souldirf vas ,or some time q
valued emp'osr or the Palmer a Nsdsssn
Co He leaves a widow and two chiidren.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-09
HANDICAP POOL TOURNAMENT

The contests In the Providence handicap
pool tourna usnt have progressed so far
thet two of the scratch men have nov
come together. Last night ~ tho Aborn
street pool psrlors Hunt and Moore met
and tho forme~ won. The contest was
one ~ the vsrnest that have been sesr
during ths PLAYING ~ the events Roth
90 The r1sn MADE runs ~ 10 esch AZ th,
.nd ~ The game The score stood Hunt,
100. srd Moore, s.