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The Washington times., 1903-07-26
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The Washington times., 1903-07-26
PRICE CHANGES OF WEEK.

NEW YORK, July 25.-The following
table shows the highest. lowest. and
last prices, together with the number
of shares sold. of the most active stocks
on the stock exchange during last week:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11
ADDICKs' MIsCHEVIOUS WORK.

Postmaster Payne appears very
grave bundr in removing Miss Tod who charge of the
oce at Greenwood DEL because she personally obnoxious
Senator Alice Senator Alice will be remembered the Fdus
Achaes of Edward Addicks the ates mpuden
break into the United States by methods mscevou
they shocked the righhnking citizens Of the entire
The reason the postmaster general for the dis
sai of Miss Tod than ALL Furthermore he
fails explain why Miss Tod obnoxious Alice
Evidently he didn't the fact that Alice said she
obnoxious him being evidently post
Office department order her removed
But it is far sufficient
only recently noted with qualification and highly
commended the rmness of President Roosevelt refusing
the removal of Postmstres Cox of Mississippi because she
obnoxious small faction of the which her Office
situated They will why
difference in the given Miss Tod from that accorded Miss
Cox.
Layton who is Dawares secretary of state has come
forward with explanation the incident
that the Addcks faction has successfully it's
with the postoce department the dismissal of
from her position for other than that her appointment
recommended by the respectable element the Delaware Rpub
icsns Here is the Layton explanation:
The object of the removal because the handful of regular
Republicans Sussex who obnoxious the union
Republicans recommended the appointment of Miss Tod In that
spirit and in that spirit only the union Republicans and SEN
Alice opposed Miss Tod The appointment of Miss Tod
made the recommendation of H. A. Dupont and H.
and the mention of these themselves is sufficient for
union Republicans to be antagonsic."
No other inference
Miss Tod removed when originally
cassed Republican the President
Postmaster General Payne have been her misfortune
also that by going
ssent Republican brave upright Henry
Dupont
1t astounding Addcks
exploit itself the injury and discomfort of public against
whom charge of nency wrongdong has
However there believe that the
without the knowledge the president that has called
his attention he will take prompt right the gevou
wrong that has been done
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11
ON BRIDAL TRIP.
Michael J. Duffy and Bride Returned From
Extensive Wedding Tour.

Mr.. Michael J. Duffy, the popular young
patrolman Of the third station. who was
married recently. has returned with his
bride from his wedding tour and is living
for the present with the parents OF the
bride. on Barton street. until their new
home on Ellery street lie finished. While
away the couple spent the most OF their
time touring In the mountains OF New
York and visiting points OF interest along
the Hudson river.
This popular young patrolman has cre-
ated considerable OF a name for himself
by his manly conduct and bravery In the
exercise OF the duties connected with his
beat on South Main street He is not only
popular among his immediate friends but
with oil who know him and they all join
In wishing him abundant prosperity In
this his newest venture. II Is hoped that
the new house for the couple will be
ready by Oct. 1st. when all the friends
will be gladly welcomed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11
LOCAL ARTIST DEAD.
Thomas SedgW'ck Steele Stricken With
Heart Failure At Swampscutt.

While driving at Syampscott, Mass,
yesterday morning. Thomas Sedgwick
Steele. we'll known artist. was stricken
with heart failure and died. He had left
his home at Pawtucket Monday and was
staying with Mrs. Steele at Beach Bluff,
and as he Is an invalid. was accompanied
oy his nurse at the time death visited
him.
Mr. Steele was born In Hartford, Conn.
June IL. ls45. and received his education
In the Hartford High school. studying
art with p. Marcus-S Simons In Paris and
was admitted to the National Academy
OF Design In 1877.
As a painter OF game. fruit, flowers and
still life he acquired an enviable reputa-
tion and he was also author OF several
books.
He travelled In Egypt. Russia and Eu-
rope generally and was a member OF varf-
Gus orga nizations. among them the Bos-
ton club. Salmagundi club OF New YORK,
Mayfower Descendants Society OF Colon
ial Wars and Sons OF the American Revo-
luton. He was twice married, the first
wife being Miss Annie T.. Smith OF Ston-
ington. Conn. whom he married In 1868.
In 1876 he married Miss Sarah c. Goff OF
Pawtucket.
Since his second marriage Mr. Steele
had resided in the old Goff homestead.
Pawtucket. Mrs. Steele Is a sister OF Ly-
man n. Goff. president OF the Union Wad-
ding company. and Of Darius L. Goff who
is at present abroad. Colonel Lyman b
Goff is at a camp near Kineo. Me.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11
REGISTERED
WHILE NOT
OF AGE
Charge Brought. Against 4. J.
McQuslnsy, a Well Known
Resident Of Third Ward.

Though at present at the age of q
years, Andrew McQueeney. well-known
young man OF the Third ward was arrest
ed for placing his name illegally on the
list of registry voters in the city hall.
The circumstance was brought 20 light
during the cross checking of the work In
the office OF the board OF canvassers and
registration, and Chief of Police Mat
thews was notified.
Detective o'Malley was detailed to in
vestigate the matter and he arersted the
young man last night after o'clock and
took him 10 police headquarters and af-
ter being questioned was arraigned before
Judge Rueckert.
In part the warrant reads as follows:
1T is charged that you. Andrew J. Nc
Queeney. did knowingly make a false
certificate. In registering your name. in
a registering book for registering of vot-
ers. kept by the board Of canvassers and
registration OF the city OF Providence for
that purpose"
Young McQueeney pleaded not guilty
20 the charge and waived examination.
He was placed under bonds OF $500 for
trial In the common pleas division OF the
supreme court His uncle, James Cum
mlngs. furnished surety
When asked II he knew Of any other
men who registered before the proper age
do 30. ne said that he did not. That mat
ter is being investigated by the police.
and only surmises can be made as TO
what the result will be.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11
NO FARrIERS' CO1BINE.

surprising representatives of the agricu
tua who Chicago unable form organza
the market price Of their products The scheme
impossible of fulflment and foredoomed failure
Perhaps took their from the
market in which have been runousy high of late they
did they have discovered their mistake
Cotton prices have been forced exorbtant level not be-
cause there large shortage in the excessive
demand for but because the gamblers this staple
un to make big but unrgheor profits by corneng the market
Suoh manipulation in agricultural products, if attempted. would fail
oastrouy This has monopoly of agricultural
ducts exports large quantities grain this would
soon lose It's foreign market by combination other artificial
means the price raised beyond point justified
OF supply and demand
Again the farmers of this country have pospeed mrveosy
under normal conditions and they ought
enough alone
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11
~. ~. "...1heQfres

Agnes Brown. the new prima donna
OF the Bostonians has according TO the
assertion OF Doudon q. Cha arlton. the new
director Of the company the finest So
prano voice in comic opera today. Com l.
ing from a man OF Mr.. Charltons musical
standing In New York and around the
country the Statement has much weight.
80
Kate Condor. the new leading con p
tralto with the Bostonians. is regarded
by Henry Clay Barnabee as the best
Alan "a Dale" who ever 20 Promise
Med" Uncle Henry certainly ought to
know
The connection OF Loudon G. Charl-
tons name 10 the Bostoniaus has n
meaning MIR Charlton's name stands
for all that Is good and artistic IN the
musical line. and the pedestal which sup
ports the Bostonians Is three -fourths n
musical standard.
Every day the new Pawtucket Keith
theatre Is noticeably nearer connpletlon
and Pawtucket theatregoers are looking
forward 20 n definite announcement OF
the date OF opening The alterations
will be more extensive than was orig
inally planned. and an additional corps
az workmen are at work there now.
Every part Of the theatre II being re-
modelled from plans made hy MIR I'd
ward r. Abee. the proprietor Of the new
theatre and every little detail IL carried
out under his instruction and personal
supervision Mr.. Albee's wide expert
ence as a theatre builder tthe beautiful
Boston and new Philadelphia theatres are
samples OF his ability and his indefa-
tigable spirit and brains make him an
ideal man TO build theatres. and the new
pawtucket Keith theatre viii doubtless
be another proof OF his superiority as n
theatrical manager and builder OF play
houses. one OF Mr. Albce's pet projects
Is the Improvement Of the ventilation
and the acoustic properties. which VIII
be beyond Improvement when the new
house r. completed Although much
~ Mr.. AIbees time is spent In attend
Ing 10 MIR Keith's theatres. he has man
aged 10 spend several days each week
at the Pawtuckst theatre since the be-
ginning OF the remodelling. and there
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11
WAS ON
HER WAY
HERE
Woman Who Died In Boston
Was Coming TO Visit Friends
Near Providence.

Boston. Sept. Lat 1905 O'Clock yes
trday afternoon. while ths big waiting
room OF the South terminal station was
thronged with passengers. a refined look
ing. well-dressed woman, later identified
as Mrs. Ada l.. Gage OF Nashua, N. H.,
fell unconscious to the floor. where she
lay. moaning and moving convufsively.
Station attendants hurried TO her side
and she was carried to the womens re-
tirdng room, where the mtrons tried In
vain TO revive her. A policeman was
called in and he sent for the ambulance
of station 4. IN which the woman was
hurried to the city hospital relief sta
ton.
She died there In a short time after
her arrival, but without having gained
consciousness or having spoken an in
tepltsible word TO the doctor or nurses
about her
The doctors diagnosed the case as be-
ing one OF probable poisoning. but what
the poison was. II that was what caused
death, will probably not be known until
the medical examiner has made an in
vestigation. The woman's body was
placed in the morgue at the relief sta
tion.
In Boston bag which she carried were
two visiting cards, both OF them giving
addresses In Providence. One of the cards
read Ada r. Watson, 1890 Westminster
street. Providence. r. L." and the other
card bore this Mrs. d. F. Douglas, 23z
Ivers street, Providence
KNOWN IN RIVERSIDE.
A policeman was sent to the house and
was informed that the description OF the
woman who died In Boston Tailed with
that OF a Mrs. Gage of Nashua, N. H..
whom the Douglas family had met at
Shady Nook. a summer resort In New
Hampshire, early this summer.
Ii was later learned that Mrs. Fred s.
Neff OF Riverside was expecting her sis
ter. Mrs. Gage. from Nashua and should
have taken a train about the time the un-
known woman died.
When she was Informed that the dead
woman wore diamonds worth about $500
and carried watch suspended from a
black beaded chain and that In the trav-
cling bag she carried was 800 she was
well satisfied that the dead woman II her
sister. She will go 10 Boston today "a
identify her.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11
HOLDING
GENERAL
MEETING
Tho SIx-Pr|ncIpIs Baptists Have
233d Annual Conference at
Maple Root Church.

The concluding session ~of the 23Sd an
nual conference OF the six Principle Bap-
list churches OF Rhode Island was held
at Maple Root church at Coventry this
afternoon. The attendance has been good
at the General Meeting and the ses-
sions have proved of good interest
Wednesday the conference was opened
at 10 a. m, by Bowen 4 Sweet, the sec
retary and treasurer. Rev. T. w. d.
Baker preached the Introductory sermon,
and the benediction was given by Rev.
John n. Salisbury. The president OF the
conference, Rev. Daniel l.. Bennett OF
Washington presided at the services and
business meetings. At the opening meet
ing. Rev. @. b. Cutler delivered the fol-
lowing message from the Rhode Island
Free Baptist association:
ITO the six-Principle Baptist Conference
OF Rhode Island. Greeting:
The bearer, Rev. q. B. Cutler. bears
TO you the Christian sanitation and
greeting for the Free Baptists OF Rhode
Island. Accept him as the representative
OF this body In the name OF our COM
mon faith and Lord.
by order OF the Rhode Island Free
Baptist association. Centredale, r. l.
GEORGE NJ. CALDWELL.
Secretary.
Sept g. 1909"
At 1880 p. m. the delegates assembled III
the church and held a business meetlng'
II was called 10 order by the presiuent.
Rev. u. l.. Bennett. and after prayer py
Rev Warren Dawley. the roll OF delegates
was raed by the assistant clerk.
An address OF welcome was made py
Rev. Mr.. Bennett. acting pastor or the
Maple Root church. TO which response
was made by Rev. J. NJ Salisbury.
The nominating committee presented It's
report. recommending as assistant secre-
tary. Fred T. Andrews; treasurer, Brother
G.. A Sweet; corresponding secretary, %
A. Sweet. The president thanked the con.
ference for the confidence manifested, ana
after the reading OF several letters by
the secretary II was voted to reappolnt
the present ofricers. and they were re-
elected for the ensuing year as foilows:
President. Brother Daniel l.. Bennett
vice president. Rev. j. ~. Salisbury; sec
retary. Brother Bowen A. Sweet; ekecu-
tive committee. Rev. ID. l.. Bennett, Dea-
con Timothy Andrews. Deacon j. I. An
drews Deacon III. p. Ralph, Brother L. A.
Knight. J. Allen Woodmansee. B. A.
thorized TO appoint all other committees.
The next yearly meeting will be held at
the Wood River church. and Rev, ID. L..
Bennett was chosen TO preach the IN
troductory sermon, with Rev. Fenner
Jacques as alternate.
Among the ministers present were Rev.
Messrs. s. X. Matteson, Fenner jacques,
D. Baker. o. T. Wademan. F. Caterer.
John n. Salisbury. w Dawley, q. B.
Cutler. s. Griffith, Thomas G.. Locke. r.
p. Scribner and r. Caesar.
The closing sermon was preached this
afternoon at 2:0 by Rev Warren Dawley.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11
DIED

6ARRY-suddenly. in this city. on the
9th inst. Il. Frank Barry. only son OF
stephen A. and Victoria l.. Barry In
his 27th year.
Funeral from his parents residence. IL
Candace street, at o'clock. Saturday.
Sept H. Relatives and friends are re-
spectfully invited 10 attend. Burial at
convenience OF the family
BUTTs-In this city. the 9th inst. Mar
garet f.. widow OF Albert NJ Butts.
aged SO years
Funeral services Saturday. the 18th
inst, at $3.50 p. m. at her late home.
"a Knowles street Relatives and friends
are invited 10 attend
cHAMPLiN-ln Hughesdale. on the 10th
inst, Mary Jane. wife Of the late
stephen c. Champlin in her 69th year.
Funeral services from the residence OF
her daughter Mrs. Louis Brown, satur-
day. Sept. 10. 1908. at p. m. Relatives
and friends invited to attend.
Westerly papers please copy.
DAvIs-In this city. 9th inst. Annie e..
wife OF jeffrey Davis. aged 81 years
Funeral services Saturday. the 18th
inst, at IL a. m, at her husbands resi-
dence, 116 Waldo street. Relatives and
friends are invited TO attend
DRAUoHToN-sudde in Hot Springs.
Arkansas. Sept. 10. Amy Isaba, wife
OF John w. Draughton. and daughter
OF the late Sydney s. Tillingh,st Of
East Greenwich. r. l., aged 64 years.
FLYNN-In this city. on the 10th inst,
Robert Flynn. aged 56 years.
Funeral Saturday morning, the l2th
inst. at $40 o'clock. from his late nsi-
dence, 144 Bellevue avenue. Relatives
and friends are invited 10 attend
JoHNsoN--In this city. Sept. 8. 1913.
Martha Bowers, wife OF Joseph 2.
Johnson.
MANNlNo-on the 9th inst. John G
Manning. A member of Palestine
lodge No. q X. OF r.,
Funeral services Saturday. the 18th
INST. at 2 p. m, at the rooms OF c. o.
Chase. 700 Westminster street.
Daniel Joseph. son OF Michael and
Sarah Noonan. in his 26th year.
Funeral from his late residence, 50
Bowdoin street. Sunday. Sept 49, at
p. m. Relatives and friends are invited
TO attend
Fall River papers please, copy.
RIcE-In Boston 9th inst Addison 3.
Rice formerly OF Providence.
soUTHER-In Pascoag. on the 10th
inst Florence Souther wife Of Robert
Souther. In the 36th year OF her age.
Funeral at 81 Kenyon street. Provi-
dence. Saturday. the 18th inst. at p.
m. Relatives and friends invited 10 at
tend.
viALL-In Drownville. Sept. Q, Ardelia
A., widow OF George X. Wall.
Funeral services from her SON in laws
residence, Joshua A. Paine Sunday.
Sept. is. at 2:SO p. m. Relatives and
friends are invited to attend.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11
PLAN UNDER CONSIDERATION
Insurance interests Represented at Hearing
on Nigh Water Pressure Extension Meter.

OF the high pressure water service for
FIRE purposes. Is to be carried out. are
not wanting from the prompt manner In
which the authorities are taking It up
and yesterday conference was held be-
tween the commissioner OF public works
Walter r. siade. city engineer Clapp. the
fire commissioners and George l.. Shep-
ley, representing the insurance interests
OF the city.
The matter OF the extension is one
which practically reste with the COM
missioner OF public works. but he wished
90 secure the opinion Of the fre COM
mt-e eioners
All seemed I'm favor ~ the plan and
its rule, governing the use OF the water
were stringent enough.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11
TEXTILE INSTRUCTION
VIII Be Given at Rhoae Island School Of
Design Practically Free.

In response 10 many requests for in
struction pertaining to the industries
that have made Rhode Islands fame in
the mercantile world. the Rhode Island
School of Design will on Sept csth open
in the BENEFIT street annex. formerly the
Central Congregational church edifce, a
school In which course In textile de-
signing may be taken.
The course will extend through three
years. with two terms per year.
The class work will be directed by
Herman q. Werner, graduate OF the
Philadelphia Textile school. and a special
committee. consisting Of Jesse H. Met
calf, Henry F. Lipptt. Walter Burgess
Smith and Thomas B owen. will exer-
else general supervision over the work.
Instructors Of experience and training.
who are thoroughly familiar with the
various textile processes, have been en-
gagged for the work OF instruction. and II
Is proposed TO furnish the student with
n thorough training In the designing and
making OF many varieties OF textiles.
The passing Of an examination Is not re-
dured for entrance. though a knowledge
OF arithmetic through percentage is re-
garded as indispensable 10 the success
ful computation OF regular cloth calcula-
tlons.
AZ the state appropriation for scholar
ships has been generously increased this
year no worthy person need lose an op-
portunity for study because ~ lack OF
means 20 pay tuition. The tuition fee is
decidedly low In comparison with that Of
other textile schools
At first the school will only undertake
10 vige elementary trimming In textile
design. but 70 is expected that. with the
gradual addition Of machinery. includ-
ing power looms. the complete three
years course Of study will be main
tained The study ~ weave formation
the analysis of fabrics and the calcu-
lations for different cloths will form the
basis % the course offered. Practical
work on looms will form an important
part of the course. II II expected that
the entering class IN this branch OF study
will be a large one.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11
SKULL FRACTURED.
Mrs. N. R. SksIly Jumped From Street Cal
Al Fall River.

Mrs Michael r. skelly fell from q street
car in Fall River. last night, and sus-
tsined such injury that she lived but 20
minutes.
Mrs skelly. who was the wife Of a no
lice officer. had been carried beyond he'd
destination.
che suddenly left her seat and jumpel
striking her head against the paving and
causing fracture OF the skull
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11
he

Would you marry a Chinaman7' he
asked
"Oh. dear the girl VIM Il sarcastic
replied. this r. 80 sudden But I always
supposed YOU merely looked like one
Chicago Record Herald.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11
City Of Providence
Public Schools

An examination for entrance to any one
OF the high schools will be given to pupils
not holding Providence public grammar
school displomas on Saturday. September
18th. at 8 a. m, at the Classical high
school. corner Summer and Pond streets.
w II. SMALL,
Superintendent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11

There ere enough postoo indictments to warrant the
beginning of trials without further delay The pope wan, The
scandals cleaned out and the scoundrels punished
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11

Two couples arrested by the park police the Charles river
Boston have refused into Evidently they prefer
to have their courting in a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11

'Tis not because they ask ~ much
our children bore M SO.
But they always ask about
SO much We do not know.
-Phiiadelphia Ledger
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11

Perhaps Colombia realize that ditch in time saves the
shmian canal from going to Nicaragua.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11

Although will be vigorously kicked the football will be a
prime favorite for many weeks
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11

had earthquake within the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11

his flying machine fly than he appears have
present
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11

False keys seldom to get possesor real trouble
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11

If Prof Langley could corral western cyclone he might have
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11

"The country never had presidenI
who was more strenuous than the presen'
chief magistrate for an honest pubic
service, and yet seldom in our history mas
there been so much grating among feu-
eral officials "-Galveston News.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11

III Carter Harrison does try to capture
the Democratic organization I'm Illinois he
viii he exempt from one criticism which
the minority party I'm Missouri has never
been able 10 dispel He cannot he accused
or trying to capture the postofflces. st
Louis Republic
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11

Perry Heath will no doubt at once ap-
point all his old political cronies to those
fat jobs in the administration OF his new
coal mines. Chicago Record Herald.