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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-06
GAITHERsBURG EVENTS.
Capt. Riggs Addresses the Jefferson
Club-Social and Personal.

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
GAITHERSBURG. Nd, February 5, 1908.
The rooms Of the Jefferson Club were
well filled at its last meeting to hear the
address Of Capt Samuel Riggs Of Rockville
on 1.-THE Conditions in the Philippine Is
lands" The speaker gave his hearers a
sketch Of the history Of that country and of
his experiences during his service there.
Mr.. James E. Garrett, the acting vice presi-
dent, presided and introduced the orator of
the evening. Three new members were re-
ceived into the club. A donation Of books
for the library was received from Mr.. Oscar
L.. Johnson of Rockville, and the secretary
was directed to acknowledge the same with
the thanks OF the organization. A commu-
nication was also received from Miss. Lee
Washington of Washington city proffering
a donation Of series of scientific works to
the library. 1t is probable that action will
be taken at the next session accepting
them.
Mr.. Frank II. RYpex Of Washington has
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BANKRUPTCY LAW AMENDED.
Act Of Congress Signed by the Presi-
dent Yesterday Afternoon.

The President late yesterday afternoon
signed the bill which amends the bank
ruptcy law Of 1898. VIM. H. Hotchkiss Of
Buffalo, president of the National Associa-
ton Of Referees in Bankruptcy; VIM. A.
Prendergast, secretary of the National As
ISOLATION of Credit Men, and S. c. Mead,
secretary of the Merchants Association Of
New York. were present when the bill was
signed. These gentlemen and the associa-
tons they represent have been largely in
strumental in securing the amendments to
the original law. and they expressed their
qualification to President Roosevelt at the
interest he has shown In the measure
The bill modifies the existing law in sew
eral important particulars, the principal
one of which is provision in regard to
preferred creditors. Under the existing law
those who had received payments from a
person who had soon afterward been de-
clared bankrupt could not have other claims
passed upon Without surenderiag the
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woman's Single Tax Club.

The Woman's Single Tax Club OF the
District of Columbia held it's February
meeting at the home Of Mrs. Pauline Han
sen, 7O4 7th street northwest. Monday even
ing After the business meeting the even
ing was spent in playing 1.-THE landlord
game" an ingenious game devised by one
of the members, Miss Lizzie J. Magic, Illus
trating the principles Of single tax. Re-
freshments were served The club viii
meet on March 2 with Miss Bessie Dwyer
at 1918 21st street northwest. Among
those present were Mrs. Pauline Hansen,
MIS-. Louis E. Lee. Mrs. Minnie H. Heath,
Mrs. Magic. Mrs. Jennie L. Munroe. Mrs.
Harry Coope. Misses Adeiia Bowen, Lizzie
J. Magic. Nellie B. Mitchell, Flora Ray
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-06
The Mems Suits

offer choice of Single Breasted Sacks Double Breasted Sacks In
both the Two and Threebuon effects also the John Drew Walk
ing Getaway Frock Su-made up Plain Black Thibets Plain
Black and Blue Chevo and nnumerabe exclusive patterns in
Fancy Chevos and Worsted AS of the Overcoats the Suits
first of all honest values finished with elegance and highest tailoring
skill
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saks and ID: 81. Company e
Most Attractive Sale We'\

But attractive Of profit the Of the
carrying single ntof lover
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-06
The Mems OVercOats

offer choice of Plain Oversacks the three fashionable lengths
with full backs and broad shoulders Paddocks and English
Coatsnade up Plain Blue and Black Kersey Black Freze
Oxford Mixed Friezes and Fancy Heavy Cheviotsned all
through with Silk; with Serge, Italian Cloth Fancy Wool
with silk the shoulders First they honest
that is added elegance and expert tailoring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-06

mond, Gertrude E. Metcalf. Messrs. Martin
Brink, William S. Heath, George A. War
rem, Edward r. Magic, Arthur Abbott,
Louis E. Lee, Byron Holt and A. Upper
man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-06
The Annual Tax Sale.

The Commissioners have approved set
of regula lions drawn up by Mr.. E. G. Davis,
the collector of taxes, to govern the annual
tax sale, which begins this year March 10.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-05
CENTRAL FALLS.

James Murray and Miss Jaenet Belthe
were married last night at the home Of
the bride by Rev. W. l.. Wood OF the
woodlawn Baptist church
Telesphose Taliberte was brought IN on
a oapias In the district court yesterday
20 be tried for drunkenness. lie neglected
TO file reasons OF appeal In case he
sought to remove TO the supreme court
The funeral OF John II. Tew, the infant
child OF Margaret and the late John
Tew took place yesterday.
Superior Lodge. T. q. O. r. elected OF.
hcers last night Edwin NJ Norton wa.
elected noble grand. Two candidates
were initiated.
The election Of officers will take place
at the next meeting OF Branch Whliam
O'Brien. l. n. r. At last nights meet
ing one proposition for membership was
received.
Mrs. Philomene. wife OF Joseph Gabo-
reault. died at her home yesterday after
= protracted illness. She was very highly
esteemed by n large circle Of friends.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-05
VILLAGE HAPPENINCs.
WARREN.

There were no criminal cases in the
Thomas Brodin against Herbert M. Gard
ner for a bill claimed to have been con-
tracted for the board OF horse and a
man for five weeks was called. and
though the principals and their attorneys
were present, the case was not tried. II
was continued for hearing to Dec. 10th.
The case Of the Putnam Machine com
pany against A. s. Rounds is still pend
ing. though the parties were to have had
the case tried this week
The case OF Sesere Gagne against Jo-
seph Dolliail for a bill OF IS was called
and Attorney Cook, for the defendant
made a plea I'm abatement. the writ hav-
ing been served too soon. 81 days before
return day In the court. A decision was
given for the defendant In the abatement
plea. but later by agreement OF attorneys
In the case. II was left open until the
law on such cases was looked UP.
The case of Frank Vera against Frank
Read was called and continued
At The annual meeting of Celestia
Lodge. ID. OF r., in Odd Fellows hall, Of
flcers were elected for the next year as
follows Noble grand. Hattie Eldredge:
vice grand. Minnie Henderson; recording
secretary, Mrs. r. s. Burlington; financial
secretary. Mrs. Henry Potter: treasurer
Mrs. Paine.
The funeral OF Mrs Catherine Grady,
who died Wednesday. at her home on
North Main street. In her SD year, took
place yesterday morning at $3.50 o'clock
from her late home. The services were
conducted by Rev. j. u. OKeefe I'm 81
Mary's church at o'clock. The bearers
we're friends OF the family. Burial was in
st. Mary's cemetery.
The Bristol County Game Protsctivc as
soc.ation entertained the land owners in
this vicinity, Thursday evening at the
Fessenden hotel. A sugar was served and
afterwards there wer~ speeches. James
NJ. Flanagan. secretary OF the commits
monera OF birds. spoke on the protection
OF game and kindred subjects Members
OF the association also spoke on matters
relating 10 game
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-05
PORTSMOUTH.

Mr. David r Brandt of Woodstock.
Vermont is visiting In town.
Mr.. Otis Lockardt still continues very
ill
Mrs. Sackett OF Andover, Conn, has
been the guest Of her sister. Mrs. r. c..
Sherman.
The funeral OF Andrew j. Dayol was
solemnized from his late residence. Rev
O. M. Martin OF the NJ II. church Of
hciating. The interment was In the
Portsmouth cemetery. The bearers were
Messrs. Charles q. Thomas Charles J
Tallman, John l.. Tallman and Charles
l.. Fish.
Mr. Davol was one OF 10 children OF
alexander and Abbie Clarke Davol OF
the six sons. two survive. Siias Davol of
Bristol and George Davol OF Shelter ISL
and. OF the four daughters, two are
living, Mrs. Elijah l.. Tanman OF Ports
mouth and Mrs. Sarah Ann Mauran of
Block Island
William q. Clifford will shortly remove
into the cottage on the East Main road.
built by Mr.. Joseph r. Manchester.
Mr. John T. Carr has moved 10 sunny
fields and will have charge OF the place
during the absence OF It's owners Mr..
and Mrs William n. Hunter. who will
spend the winter IN Newport.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-05
TIvERTON.

a natural oyster bed has been found in
the seaconnet river opposite Island park.
estimated at 10000 bushels. Tlverton and
Portsmouth people have been on the beds
several days and all have secured good
catches.
Captain and Mrs. Cornell celebrated
their crystal wedding Tuesday evening.
About - guests were present who came
prepared to make the occasion an en-
1oyable one. Miss Annie Cornell, the
daughter or the house opened the even
ings entertainment with two piano selec-
tions, Hiawatha" and Laughing Wa
ter, followed by readings by s. Gilman
Bowen, Thomas Greenhalgh and Elmer III.
Rounds. Vocal selections were given by
Misses Annie Cornell and Eliza Green
halsh' Messrs. John Kelly. r.. Sullivan,
Elmer II. Rounds. William Mccoy and
William Greenhalgh. Asfine collation. was
served during the evening. A beautiful
array OF gifts, cut glass and china pre-
dominating testified TO the esteem i'm
which Mr.. and Mrs. Cornell are held by
their many friends. Time lent to itself
wings. and at a. late hour the company
departed for home. wishing their host and
hostess many years OF continued pros
perity and happiness
Mrs. Richard J. Barker has been ap-
pointed one OF the committee OF five mem
bers on special legislation by the Rhode
Island Institute OF Instruction
small wharf is being built at the resi-
dence or Mrs Hascall on Quaket Point
into the Seaconnet river
Frank King OF Tiverton has sold To
Manuel Vincente. Antonio and Matthew
Vincente Ave acres OF land with dwelling
house and other buildings situated in the
northeast section OF the town.
Al mortgasee's sale John w. Earle OF
Dighton sold 10 Edward Brophy OF liver
ton lot No. H. section G., containing 2is5
square rods OF land with two-story dwell
Ing house. formerly the property OF Felix
and Maria Owens. deceased.
Edgar Heroux OF Fall River has sold 10
Il. II. Smith of Tiverton. lot %
section G, Belle yue Heights plan. CON
iaining ~ square rods with buildings and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-05
PAW TUxET.

| Quaint old fashioned furniture dainty
china and attractive young women. dress
ed In the Colonial style. with hair done
high and powdered after the manner or
our great great grandmothers and tiny
black patches coquettishly placed at the
cerner OF their eye or mouth mingI,ng
with the visitors In modern garb maze
the scene last night at the vestry OF the
Pawtuxet Baptist church one of unusual
The occasion was the Colonial bazaar
OF the Ladies' Aid society. and the mem
pers In kerchief and cap or frills and
Iurpeiows OF the early Colonial period
PRESIDED over the booths. which were
han>'omely decorated and represented
oimerent states OF the Union.
The booth where many varieties OF cake
made by the housewives OF the village
were displayed was of clear white, to rep-
resent the White House at Washington,
and bore n sheaf OF American flags at
me top, with fine picture OF George
Mrs. Sarah Burrill were In charge
The mystery table represented Rhode
Island. and IL was certainly unique
idea. for IL was divided into compart-
ments filled with substance represent
ing the beach sand where clans are
found. small rake was provided. and
for the sum OF nickle the guests were
allowed TO dig UP their own prize pack
age: Unusual decorations made OF clam
shells were attractive features. Mrs.
Pember was in charge OF this department
The large alcove e(where the library IL
located was decorated with pine boughs
and bunting to represent Maine and ice
cream was served here by, Mrs; BENJAMIN
Decorations chiefly OF red crepe paper
were used on the fancywork booth, which
represented Maryland. and was In charge
OF Mrs. Alfred j. Richardson and Mrs.
George A. Manchester as Colonial danes.
Many handsome articles OF dainty work
manship that would make pretty Christ
mas gifts were displayed. as was also
handsome album quilt made by Mrs
Richardson. which represented good
sum for the treasury.
A wide old ashioned fire place with old
tel. was tho background for the New Jer-
played.
Mrs. William w Lee in the costume OF
Dutch vrow was In charge. assisted by
Mrs. George Arnold. also I'm costume.
and Miss Harriet n. Bowen in costume
served cocoa I'm set OF pretty china cups
a large chorus choir appropriately cos
tuned. led by Mrs Frank sheldon sang
old time melodies in n pleasing manner
To the delight OF the members OF the Vol
unteer Fire. company. which attended the
The Fire King band also rendered sew
eral selections and Master Clarence Peck
played on the plano.
Through an erroneous statement N was
reported the Texutwap club would have a
dance this month. Members of the COM |
mittee IN charge stated last night that |
the affair will be Friday evening Jan. rs |
Several petitions are being circulated /
through this village as we'll in other parts |
NJ the town. asking that the Rhode Island 4
company build the much talked of cross |
The construction OF car line through |
Park avenue. from pawtuxet to Knights |
Vile. a distance OF three or four miles,
would. n r. stated. develop the town
greatly. and is badly needed by the high
school pupils.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-05
There Is an Urgent Need Of Better Ex-
press Facilities Here.
A Drunken Man Chose The Town Hall.
Steps as a Resting Place.
East Providence branch of The News Taunton avenue
Telephone East Providence

do much TO keep down the already biz
network of wires on some of ths other
| streets In that section.
THE sTANDPIPE.
During the past week appreciable prog
ress has been made In the construction
ed for the East Providence Water com.
! pany. The work on the tank itself Is
no, now under under way In good shape, but II is
ready for use until some time in the
spring.
GOT STUCK.
Yesterday afternoon a large touring car
got stalled some distance north Of Leon
arrangement OF Of its is~ra mechsn,sm suenne snd oy
uelayed Tor about an hour before the
machinery could be got into working or
der again.
NEW WINDOWS
In times past there has been some dinI-
Guilty about heating the Union grammar
school at Rumford. but this far this sea
son there has been no complaint on this
been ordered for the building, and IL is
thought that this will do much towards
Keeping 1t warm this winter.
ALL DONE.
Workmen have completed the lob Of
putting putting down a new stretch OF concrete
slueWalk on warren avenue at the end
OF Washington bridge. The new walk
extends around the corner on to Taunton
avenue, ana makes an Improvement
which should he hint TO abutters In
other sections where such an Improve
ment Is sorely needed.
NEW PAINT
Inc cars on the Taunton line have re-
ceived fresh coat OF paint which great
ly improves their appearance. Now IL is
up 70 the company to follow up the good
work by making some very extensive inn
provements in the track between here .
and Taunton.
A REMINDER.
There is one. unfailing remainder OF the
proximity OF Christmas which Is now fire.
auently seen I'm the streets of the town.
Many of the teams which pass through
mere on their way to the city have on top
OF the loads which they carry one or more
trees. The farmers who carry
In produce from. towns adjoining here do
quite a business in this line, cutting trees
and selling them 10 people with whom
they are acquainted.
NEW ERA WHIST CLUB.
Last evening the New Era Whist club
met at the home OF Miss Margaret Ogg
on Bourne avenue. Prizes were awarded
to the following:
Ladies first prize. a silver purse, Miss
Minnie Gibbons: gentlemans, a tobacco
Jar, Mr.. Clarence p. Bearce. The BOBBY
prizes were won by Miss Elizabeth Ogg
and Mr. John Ogg. A collation. was served
after which games and music were en-
oyed
Mr.. Theodore Bucher received a prize
'or being most expert I'm dressing the
New Woman. The next meeting will be
held at the home of Miss Minnie Gibbons
IN Roger Williams avenue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-05
old Dick" to Retire From the Police
Department Patrol Service.
Robbery Followed Advent Of Lucky"
Black Cat Other News.
Olneyvie Branch of the Providence News Heernans
News Store. IS Hartford avenue. Telephone 4o-West

| ported TO the police last evening that hi.
two-wheeled cart had been stolen.
| Thomas Powers OF 81 Julian street wants
| the police TO find his dog that he lost on
| the square yesterday afternoon
| The young folks OF the Broadway Bap-
tlst church held an entertainment I'm the
church hall last evening.
The annual collection for the Catholic
university at Washington u. c.. will be
taken up at st. Anthonys church tomor-
row. i
Mrs. Kate Reilly OF Hampton. Conn. is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. NJ T. Bfaney al
their residence on Plainheld street
IL is probable that the new chimney
Tor the Atlantic mills will be completed
today
According to the statement OF Otto
Pomp OF Eliza street, some one stole
his hound dog last night.
A ram coat valued at $50, the property
or Eugene Morrell OF 45 Barton street,
was stolen from Textile hall. last evening.
Patroiman Mowry OF the Chafree street
station has returned for his vacation.
There was a clean blotter at the ChafYee
street police station this morning.
Miss MAY Winsor held a reception I'm
Mechnnics' hall on Plainfeld street last
evening .-f.>
81, Peters church will have an enter
fainment In Holden hall on Manton ave-
nue.. Tuesday evening Dec Is.
me Merfno street bridge will soon be
opened for travel
Pension vouchers prepared Phillips.
Irons Block. olneyville square.
N
JOHN o'coNNELL,
Hats. Caps. Furnishings. Trunk Store ana
Laundry In Just above the postoffica
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-05
VALLEY VILLAGES
Phlnx N. {. Church 10 Be
Opened Next Sunday -Consld-
cradle Excitement at atQuIdnick

The reopening OF the auditorium OF the
Phenix M. r. chuch which had been
planned TO occur tomorrow has been sus-
pended for one week. The building which
Tor the past six weeks has been I'm the
hands OF painters is now almost completed
and IL had been planned to hold the first
service I'm IL Tomorrow evening Some
slight mitch In the work, however, which
prevented IL being finished has made a
postponement necessary. Consequently
the service will be held next Sunday at
lO:4o, when IL Is expected that the preei-
dent OF the Providence district will be
present and will preach the opening SER
mon. The choir has also prepared special
music, which It will render. In the even
ing. at o'clock, the presiding elder Will
again speak and pastors from neighboring
churches have also been invited to be
present and speak.
FIRE AT oUIDNIcK.
At about o'clock last evening the men,
oers OF the fire department connected
with the Quidnick mill. were called TO
the mill for fire in the picker room
IL seems that fires In the picker machines
In mills are not infrequent, and IL Is
thought that the fire had cen started
while the mill was still running. but
that the operatives had gone out without
seeing II. In addition TO the Quidnick
Ooupdillts uOuDle alarm was sent In to
the Warwick fire companies. and the two
companies at once started for the scene.
The ringing OF the several alarms created
the impression that a blaze OF unusual
must be in progress, and
4 large crowd had soon gathered at the
mill property. The fre was easily ex-
inguished without the aid of the outside
The damage by water exceed |
III by far that done by the fire, but the !
iamage cannot be fully estimated as
ret.
RIVER POINT.
The annual Christmas sale was held at
ne Congregational church last evening.
I'm entertainment was given during the
rst part OF the evening by number
Z the young people who have presented
he sketch twice before entitled "Burlesk
'oiiege Graduation of 1901. .n- The play
'as given In Its usual way, the charac-
ers with but one exception being similar
Z fancy goods from several booths fol-
owed the entertainment
VILLAGE HAPPENINGS.
The l. II. r. Whist club of Clyde held
pleasant meeting at the home OF Miss
ora McGill of Clyde last evening.
McGregor post O. A. r.. held their
lg. a large attendance being noted.
Rev. A. b. Cristy OF Providence is ex-
ected to speak at the Knotty Oak church
\ Washington tomorrow.
The hour OF the morning service at the
fskville Tabernacle has been changed
D 10:45. which new hour will be observed
or the first time tomorrow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-05
PAWTUCkET.

The funeral Of Abner s. Tompkins. Jr.,
took place at o'clock yesterday from
the Church of the Good Shepherd and
was attended by a large number Of
friends The interment was at Mineral
Spring
Afbert Stone, ESQ, OF Providence, de
livered an Instructive discourse on The
Artistic Development OF the City" las,
evening under the auspices OF the Wom-
ans club. Though the subject was worthy
OF a larger audience the club Is 10 be con-
graduated on the rich treat furnished
those who were present.
Last evening was one OF the most en-.
toyable nights i'm the history OF Union
company. No. 4. Uniform rank. X. OF p. In
the first place there was a theatre party
at Keith's. at which were present over 200
Pythians and their ladies. Guests from
different companies I'm this state and
Massachusetts took part In the varied
pleasures of the evening. After the thea
tire the knights guests and ladies went to
Chickering hall. where fine supper was
enjoyed All who took part in the even
ing's delights said II was the best affair
Union company ever conducted. and all
admitted that was saying a great deal
Onicer Raymond arrested Joseph H.
Tessier an 11-year-old lad for ringing I'm
a false alarm OF fre. Joseph was fined
$40 and costs in the district court but took
an appeal.
Good Samaritan lodge. T. o. O. r.,
elected these officers last evening: Noble
grand. George McCreadie. vice grand Ed
win Harris: recording secretary. Past
Grand Willis r. Bount: financial secre-
tary. Francis Washburn; treasurer. Past
Grand William Harvey: first trustee. Past
Grand Frank A. Page: second trustee.
Charles N. Barney: third trustee, Past
Grand John Bigbie: marshal. Ellsworth r.
Baker: organist. Past Grand Edwin Bam-
ford
The cellar OF J. Frank Campbell AT a
North Main street was entered early last
evening. The intruders were scared away
and the police were notifd by the watch
man at the Littlefield mill
There was a supper at the vestry OF the
Pawtucket Congregational church. given
under the auspices Of the Ladies' Home
Missionary
DIR. William r. Gillian presided at the
meeting OF the Camp Talbot, Modern
Noodmen Of America. held last evening.
Michael Wunderllch. who lives at g7tl
Middle street. reported to the police that
sneak thief stole an overcoat from his
louse.
Members of the park commission an.
'ealed 10 the Joint standing committee on
nance last night for an appropriation ~
1000 for the further development OF
'lster Memorial park.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-05
COLDS HEADACHE,
CATARRH

Relieved IN 10 Minutes by Or. Aonew's
Catarrhal Powder.
Rev. w. H. Main. pastor OF the Bap-
tiSt Emanuel church. Buffalo. gives
strong testimony for and II firm be-
lever IN Dr. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder
lie has tried many kinds Of remedies
without avail After using Dr. Agnew's
Catarrhal Powder I was benefited at
once" are his words. IL II a wonderful
remedy and will relieve any form of head
pain In ten minutes and eradicate ca
tarrh.
Or. hanew's Heart Cure helps the
over~orked heart.
SOLD Bv w. n. MEEK