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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-27
DIED..

BElTZ-In this city. on the 26th inst
Grace daughter of Henry and Mamie
BeltZ aged years.
Funeral Thursday. from her late resi-
dence. 312 knight street at p. IN.
cARRoLL-In this city. on the 26th Inst.
Catherine. wife OF the late Nicholas
Carroll
Funeral from the residence OF her
daughter. Mrs Mary a. Delany. No. %
CARPENTER street. Wednesday. the 2Sth
inst. at $40 a. m. Relatives and friends
are invited TO attend.
cLAFLIN-In this city, on the 24th INST
William Lyman. son OF tho late george
L. and Louis =. Cla1in.
Funeral from his brothers residence
100 Waterman street. "Wednesday, Jan.
2sth. Mt 2 p. m. Relatives and friends
arc invited to attend
coolEY-In this city. cath inst. Mrs.
Caroline Cooley. aged 81 years.
cRoPPER-In Pawtucket II. l.. on the
2bth inst. suddenly. Edward Cropper.
in his 41st year.
Funeral from his late residence. ship
street. wednesday. Jan. 2S. at p. M.
Relatives ana friends arc invited 10 at
tend.
Fau River papers please copy.
cRANsToN-In East Providence the
2sth inst. Burrill NJ, Cranston, aged %
years.
Notice 81 funeral later.
coRY--In East Greenwich. on tho 2sth
inst. sarah Greene. wife OF Edward T.
| Cory.
Funeral from her late residence. Mair
street. Thursday. goth mat. at .. M
Relatives and friends are invited TO at
| tend.
| cHAse-In Atteboro Mass. Sunday
Jan. IS. 1908. Marian B. wife of Johr
RChase. In the i9th year Of her age
Burial private.
DuNAAM--In this city. 2eth inst. Lucy
L.. daughter of the late Robert and Ant
T.. Dunham. aged 90 years.
Newport and New Bedford papers pleas
copy
EDDY--1n this city on tho 25th inst
Mary W. Eddy. widow OF John II
Eddy In the 18th year % her age.
| Funeral at the residence ~ her brother
Dexter " Leach SO Marshall street
wednesday morning. AT N o'clock. Rela
tives and friends invited 10 attend. Burla
az Attleboro
EAoAN-suddenly, in Lafayette. r. 4
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-27
CONFESSED
James McGahsy Admits to Ssy-
eraI Breaks in the City.

Detective Koran arrested James MEGA
hey. - years old. at the Union station
yesterday afternoon the young man be-
ing under suspicion OF having been con.
cerncd I'm some 81 the breaks perpetrated
In this city recently
lie was taken TO the Central station.
where he was put through tho third de-
gree" by capt. Parker and finally adj
mitted 90 three Jobs committed in the
Central district recently.
Later the home Of the young man az -
Howard street was searched and a large
amolnt of plumber discovered. tho value
Of the lot amounting 10 several hundred
dollars. all OF 10 having been stolen.
While McGahey Is his right name he
has been known tu the Oineyville dis
trict as "FeenSy.- he having relatives by
hand In the breaks at tho Providence
Opera house. the barber Snop Of Fred
erlck Branch on Friendship street and
the store OF !: ~. PRESTON. be strongly
questioning and admitted that he was
the guilty man at all three places.
According 10 capt. Parker, the goods
taken from the Providence opera house
amounted to $50. Almost every member
OF tho Iris company suffered some loss
Tho warrant charged him with the thief
of one overcOat. valued AZ So. from
Henry Jewett and one coat. valued at 81
thu property. Of Henry Lewis.
| In connection with the break I'm tn
barber shop he pleaded 20 tho charge o
! theft of three pairs % clippers valued q
$40 and 20 raEors valued az so.
| The other charges were breaking an
| entering the store of J. ~. Preston q GO
| ard the larceny ~ coat valued az 81
| The respondent pleaded guilty TO thre
| charres ~ breaking and entering ~ tn
nisht time and 10 one ,,S % s,sa,ns Ms m I'm enp
over 20 the grand jury IN 200 on eac
OF all four complaints.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-27

lace. corsage trimming OF pink roses ana
hair ornament of pink roses.
Mrs. Chandler, handsome black SILK
gown corsage trimmings Of white lace
and pink velvet
Miss Balch. gown OF lavender crepe.
garnlture of yellow lace
Miss Coke very lovely gown Of white
satin, corsage garrlture OF white lace and
pink rosebuds; hair ornament of green
leaves and pink rosebuds.
Miss Mary Watson. white silk and lace.
Miss Annette Robinson, extremely
pretty gown of cream white with lace
Mrs. Wallace Howe. costume Of pale
green. mingled with white.
Miss Ellen Weeden, lowered muslin
Mrs. B r. Vaughan, pearl colored satin.
corsage earniture OF heavy cream lace.
Mrs William g. Nightingale, very
lovely gown of cream silk with howins
Mrs. Burnett dotted white muslin over
pale green.
Mrs s. q. Metcalf. lovely silken gown
OF a deep shade OF cream lace trimmings.
Miss Marion Briggs. yeHo" musiih'
Mrs Hodgman elegant gown or piack
Mrs Horatio Nightingale, beautiful
gown of white point d'esprit over pink.
Mrs. James \. Nealey gives tea a'
her residence on Cabot street on Friday
afternoon I'm honor Of Mrs. Charles war
ren Lippitt
Flint Lock and Powder Horn chapter
u. A. r.. OF Pawtucket. have just ISSUED
cards for a reception In honor or MRS
Charles Warren Iippitt. the state regent
II. A r. on the afternoon of Feb. 3. The
reception will be given at the home o
Mrs. stephen +. Fisk. the regent OF FHh
Lock and Powder Horn chapter.
Miss Sykes. a popular society youns
woman of Hartford. Conn, who has beer
visiting Mrs. Thomas w Aldich Tor th'
past fortnight. has returned home.
| Mrs Sceber Edwards gives small
tea" on Saturday afternoon TO NEE
Miss Tilton. formerly popular teache
| AT Miss AbhJtt's school here.
| Mrs Fred Chase Of Adelnhal avenu
| gives an informal "at home on Thurs
day I'm honor OF her husbands mother
| Mrs. Chase. VINO goes soon TO California
| for an extended stay
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-27

ELECTION
LEGAL
Colorado Republicans Withdraw
All Opposition and Join DEM
0CratS in General Assembly

Denver. Jan. 27.-Tbe regularity OF the
election of United States Senator Teller
Saturday at a joint session OF the Demo-
cratic members OF the two houses OF the
General Assembly is practically conceded
by the Republican Senators, who yes
terday abandoned the seperate organiza-
ton which they maintained all last week
and returned TO the Senate chamber,
where the Democratic majority has been
in continuous session since last Monday.
Lieut.. Gov. Haggett shook hands with
the Democratic President pro tenn. Sena-
tor Adams who had presided during his
absence last week. and resumed the
chair. The Senate then adjourned un
til Thursday afternoon.
The Republican officers OF the House
OF Representatives yesterday recognized
the Democratic Senate IA the regular
organization by receiving from It's Sec
retary the Emergency Appropriation
bill which Il passed last week
a motion was made by Wolcott mem
ber that the adverse action on the report
Tor the expulsion OF all tho Arapahoe
Democratic members be reconsidered.
but II was defeated by vote. The House
then adjourned until today.
GOV. Peabody sBid that he knew no
reason why he should not sign certin-
cate OF Senator Teller's election. but he
would wait for judicial opinion" on
the matter for which he had asked.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-27
ERIST0L..

A very sudden death occurred yester-
day forenoon al the Narrows the victim
Patrick Sullivan who was employed by
Kickamut dredg ne oysters in Narrows
river Tho steamer was about making
a landing a. the Narrows Pier. when sll-
Ivan threw the line 10 the pier from
tho boat The man on tho pier noticed
suiilvan falling backwards. and before
the Inc had been made East tho man had
expircd Medical Examiner Dr. WI.
liam Fred Williams. was sent FOR and
after his arrival and upon investigation
pronounced death due by heart f1~'-~-~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-27

Gould money has not lost its potenu-
allty in tho Basse Alpes district. Count
Bond Csstellane, who married several OF
the Gould millions. has been reelected TO
the French chamber of deputies. out or
which he was kicked last November for
fraudulent election practices.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-27

- do With thoir selection. This Is a
novel systom. az. indeed. much that is In
the constitution NJ Rhode Island has. for
iunsiely, no parallel m other states of me
Union. But such is the respect for the
Judiciary. as "a rule. il New England.
that We obtain good judges there under
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-27

II is certain that II United states SEN
ators were elected by the people there
would be no such deadlocks as have dis
graccd Delaware and Colorado.
According TO the experts. there IL mo
limit TO the speed OF automobiles but
there ought to be. and 1t should be fixed
by law
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-27

almost any System. The politicians OF
the state have, however, done theH
worst 20 strain tho Rhode Island system
I'm It's operation. or the seven judges Oh
tho supreme court there, all but one were
members q the legislature which chose
them 10 their places"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-27

Tho Boston Herald has this 10 say
ABOUT the election of Judge In ths slate;
I'm the discussion ihat is being held now
a. % boss-ship On the state ~ Rhode isl-
and. =. has appeared that The Judges Of
her courts arr chosen by her legislature.
~ opvsnpr Of the state having nothing
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-27

Jim Tillman of South Carolina Is tryine
TO satisfy himself as to whether he Is
bigger criminal than coward.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-27

Under natural conditions supply and
demand legitimately fix prices, but when
monopoly and privilege interfere and es-
tsblish artificial conditions the law is dis
torted and becomes vicious In operation.
only when competition is free does the
law of supply and demand work justly.
When competition is restricted or per-
verted the law only explains. not Justi-
fies, extortion. Philadelphia North Am
erican.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-27

Under tho canal treaty 1t will be the
duty OF the United States to guard the
isthmus against Panthers, pirates and
"such like"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-27

The retirement OF Mr.. Grau opens the
way for the merging" Of grand opera by
the theatrical trust.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-27

II those Boston workmen who recently
uncovered an old corduroy road continue
their labors they may yet reach the cow
path
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-27

Assurances are forthcoming that Sena-
tor Teller has been reelected. but just
how il was done he is not very anxious
-. falT
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-27

u would have been safer for Witness
Doblin II he had related that bribery
story 10 the submarines.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-27
C~<9 . . . = . . . = S<9
! E)HAT OrHERsS J
+? MRE 81 Y1NG !
G><1 O . Q . . . Q . cd

There need be no special hurry about
sending over that statue Of Frederick the
Great, Germany is furnishing sufficient
illustra ton OF the spirit that parsonage
represented. Buffalo Courier.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-27

"A good many OF the sntl-corporation
laws being formulated are like The Ia
nous medicine which was guaranteed not
to do the patient any harm even ~ Il did
him mo- good Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-27

"The Investigations of the health de-
partment have shown beyond the possi-
biity of dispute that in no inconsiderate
number OF the apothecary shops of New
York adultcrated or substitute drugs arc
sold at high prices I'm place of genuine
medicaments of real value. DIR. Lederle
and mis- staff OF assistants are doing a
great deal OF commendable work. Is
more rigorous legislation needed 10 pro-
tect the community from injury by un-
scrupulous dealers s?"-New York Tribune.
Every divorce is an evil, but II there
were no divorce at all marital unhappi-
ness would not be diminished and char
acters would not be improved. '-Phila-
dclphia Record
when IL comes TO making deficits Ger
many is a blue ribbon nation. The bud
get deficit OF the Empire for 1903 is S5l.-
| 900 600. and the various states have their
| deficits That OF Prussia was @315,01 for
| 1901, and about the same for 1902 while
| for 1908 IL will be much larger. But Ger
| many is rapidly increasing her navy
| and she keeps up her great army, regard
less OF business depression and deficits
Galveston News.
THE Monroe Doctrine would come In
should Germany undertake 20 seize and
| hold territory and not until then -
| Philadelphia Inquirer.
"By tho inventors Of the world we are
! promised the attainment this year OF
! many desirable things. Santos-Dumont
/ promises that We shall have dirigible
/ balloon capable OF carrying passengers
| across the ocean. Professor Bell says we
/ shall have a flying machine that will
! traverse the air as indifferent 10 the
! winds as is steamer on the sea. Mar
| conf assures us the power 10 telegraph
! without wires, Edison says We shall
! surely have an electric storage battery
: which will enable every family 10 keep
| an automobile and be happy. San Fran
cisco Call
"Thc primary cause for the country
! club and golf form of Sunday entertain
ing. and FOR much Of the Sunday social
, life Of this day. a. the Increased atten-
! tion paid 10 exercise in the open air Men
busy I'm hard work find 10 almost impos-
! ylble 10 find time ON e. weekday FOR thcir
] faVorite form OF exercise. whatever II
| may be. and tho blcyclc.now somewhat
| out OF datc--and every other form of out
| door life find in sunday the ono day Of
tho week in which they can be prac
tlscd Philadelphia Press.
"A good many OF the antl-corporatioi
laws being formulated are like the ga
! nous medicine which was guaranteed no
to do the patient any harm even N IL di'
him mo- good Cincinnati Enquirer
| ---=-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-06
GREEN RIVER.

Watson DeWolf has been suffering the
past week from erysipelas.
James Stevens of Boston was the guest
of David and Arthur Worden over Sun
day.
S. A. Richmond of Farley called on
friends here recently, and joined the
company of deer hunters.
Rev. Mr. Irving preached his farewell
sermon Sunday, and will go soon with his
family to New York state.
E. F. Evans and son, Charles, attended
the funeral of Mr.. Evanss brother, DIR.
Earl Evans, at Winchester last Friday.
Miss Mary Goombs closed the fall term
of school in district No, Friday Miss
Coombs has been very successful teach
er, and has been engaged for the winter
term.
About 80 friends and neghbors were in
vited to the home of George Lynde Sat
urday evening by Mr. Lynde and Perley
Gallup, to partake of a venison supper.
Great credit is due the ladies for the way
in which the supper was served. After
supper the remainder of the evening was
spent in dancing. music and songs. The
company departed at an early hour, feel
ing that they had been we'll entertained,
and wishing the hosts a prosperous deer
hunt in 1904. The deer shot by Mr.. Gal
lup and Mr.. Lynde We're fine specimens,
and the heads will be mounted.
Dr. Earl Evans Co. whose sudden death
from apopleXy in Winchester, n. H., Oct.
81, was recorded last week, was born in
Brookline son of Charles and Philena
Fuller Evans, who soon afterward moved
to Halifax. Here he attended the district
school, going later to the academy in
Nottingham He taught school for some
time, and then began the study of medi-
cine in the Berkshire Medical college in
Pittsfield, Mass, from which he gradu
ated with high honors He then attended
medical lectures at the College of Physi-
clans and Surgeons in New York city,
and studied with DR.. Edward C. Cross.
He first began practicing in Vermont,
going later to West SwanZey, N. H., and
from there to Winchester. He next set
tied in Boston, but owing to impaired
health returned to Winchester, where he
had an extensive practice up to the time
of his death. He was a member of the
American Medical association more than
25 years, and in 1890 was sent as it's dele
gate to the international medical con-
gress in Berlin, Germany. He leaves a
widow, two brothers, Henry b. Evans of
Bellows Falls. and Emory F. Evans of
Halifax and two sisters, Mrs. r. w. De-
Wolf of Bratteboro, who was with him
during his last sickness, and Mrs Charles
r. Lincoln of Worcester. The funeral in
Winchester on Friday was very largely
honorary bearers: a, II. Taft and G.. w.
Pierce of Winchester, c. A. Gray of Hins-
dale, and G. l. Cutler of West Swanzey
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-06

George Marsh of Chester visited in
town this week.
j. L. Martin of Brattleboro was in town
over Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. David Carey of Brattle-
boro spent Sunday in town.
Rev. Mr.. Whittier, the evangelist. has
gone to Weston, where he will hold gos-
pei meetings.
Mr. and Mrs. C. ID. Noyes of Brattle-
boro spent a few days with friends in
town this week.
Mrs. Mary Westphalen returned to New
York on Monday. She was accompanied
by her mother and her two children
Miss Clara LaDue has been obliged to
give up her school in this village on ac-
count of sickness. Loren Pierce is TAX
ing her place.
The boys had their usual frolc an Hal
lowe'en night piling up wood where it
did not belong, elevating wagons TO the
tops of houses, etc
Loren Pierce returned from Montpelier
last week an attorney at law and de-
serving of the congratulations that his
friends seem so pleased to bestow.
Mrs. Eliza Derby, the Oldest person in
town, died on Sunday at the advanced
age of 95 years. She lived with her
daughter, Mrs. Laura Jenkins, who gave
her the tenderest care and smoothed the
last days of her declining years with the
utmost Kindness. The funeral was held
at the residence on Monday, Rev. n. H.
Smith officiating.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-06
WEST WARDsBoRo.

MIR. Dexter Of Troy, y. H., is at II. a.
Yates
MIR and Mrs Lewis Haskns and child
of Worcester and J. Sherman visited at
NJ. l.. liaskins's.
Aaron Sheldon was one of the success
full deer hunters. and Leon Stocker and
Charles Shine, who were together, got
one.
The Sunday school temperance concert
attendance. Messrs. Morgan and How
ard of Wardsboro and A Il. Robinson.
members OF the band, added much to the
musical part The children and young
people had a great variety OF recitations
and songs, which were we'll rendered and
received Pastor Nichols gave an inter-
csting talk. illustrated by a short chain.
Mrs Nichols who ably took charge.
thanked all who assisted, and gave all an
invitation to come to Sunday school.
Ladies are invited to meet at Mrs II.
a sale. Mrs. Il 4. Nichols was elected
chairman and Mrs. T. o. Robinson sec
rotary, at the business meeting 1t was
decided to call the society the ladies'
social circle. of which Mrs NJ L. Rice
was elected president. and Mrs NJ. l..
Johnson secretary and treasurer: Mrs
T.. O. Robinson Mrs. l.. b. Kendall and
Mrs. H. ii. Forester. directors. A meet
ing was held at Mrs +. L. Adams
Thursday. Meetings will be continued
once in two weeks at the homes of mem
berS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-06
WESTMINSTER,

Mrs. L. c. Richardson is visiting in
Springfield.
II. a Wyman of Keene spent Sunday
at I. c. Wyman's
Miss Florence Metcalf is in Somervile,
Mass. for an indefinite stay.
Mrs. Ellen Ward will go Saturday to
Brattleboro to spend the winter.
Mrs. Ira Houghton visited in Charles
town, n. H., the first of the week
Mrs. II. S. Cady returned Wednesday
from three weeks stay in Boston.
Miss Jessie Kimball and a school friend
were home from Townshend over Sun
day.
Madam Williams has gone to st. Johns
bury to spend the winter with a son and
daughter.
Mrs Harris. who has been a guest at
=. f. Chase'S, returned to her home in
New York the past week
The new teacher at Kurn Hattin is
Mr.. Covert of New York. The assistant
matron is Miss Callahan of Westmore-
land.
An old time husking bee was enjoyed
last Saturday evening by % young peo-
pie at Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Ashwelrs.
their daughter. Myra. acting as hostess.
After an evening spent in arduous (H
home with memories of delightful even
ing.
On account of financial embarrassment,
the Girls home is to be closed which
brings a feeling of sorrow and regret to
all true lovers of home interests. The
girls are very interesting and help to
make a pleasant feature in our village.
The home is under the supervision of
Donald, who, have shown themselves
competent and trustworthy in every way.
striving to instruct the girls in household
duties, sewing, etc, besides giving the
most careful attention to their moral
training. 1t is with deep regret we men
ton this loss.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-06
GAME RIDGEPORT.

There will be a dance at Hotel hall
next Friday evening.
Guy Thayer's little son, who has been
very Ill, is improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Thompson and
son or Chester have been guests at c. j
Perham's this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Kendall went to
south Charlestown, N. H., Wednesday to
attend the funeral of Mr.. KendalPs un-
The party of nine sportsmen who have
been at r. A, Smiths went home last
saturday with one fox skin as the result
of their hunting.
Bert Harwood of North Adams, Mass,
and Frank Bird of Springfield, Mass,
who came to attend the funeral of their
grandfather, Liberty Harwood returned
to their homes on Monday.
The November meeting of the w. c. T.
U. VIII be held next Thursday afternoon
at Mrs: A. A. Wyman's. The topic will
Mrs. Hattie Clark will be the leader
At the last business meeting of the
Christian Endeayor society Miss Jennie
Harwood and Mrs. G. e. Walker were
elected prayer meeting committee and
Mrs. A. b. Weaver treasurer to fiji a
vacancy caused by the departure from
town OF Mrs. Julia Coolidge
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-06
WEST TOWNSHEND.

Alma Gale is spending few days in
town.
The old tanncry is being refitted for
a blacksmith shop
\ Halloween party was enjoyed by the
young people at 5. q. Garfields
Mrs. Selma Jenison reports a red rasp-
berry short cake from berries picked in
November
DIR. Pratt of Brattlcboro has been called
in consultation with DIR. Gale in the case
of Dorothy Taft.
Paul Grout was operated on Tuesday by
Dr. Doane of Springfield.
a nephew Of Mrs. d. +. Boyden. from
Franklin. Conn, will spend the winter
with Mr.. Boyden's people.
a party Of p from this village. includ-
ing the church choir. met at S E Wal
tons last Friday evening, where a social
hour was spent
The Independent Order of Good Temp
lars will present the play. Ny Brothers
Keeper ana the farce, Betsey Baker,
Friday evening, Nov Is.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-06
SOUTH NEWFANE.

School will close next Friday
Miss Ella Stratton visited in Brattle-
boro last week.
John NJ Moore is seriously i'll. He has
sent for his son, Harry, in Springfield
Mass.
Mrs. G. +. Whitney of Agawam, Mass
and Mrs. Il. " Morse of Brattleboro. sis
ters of Mrs. c. h. Brown, are visiting
Mrs. Brown "A few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Morse, aged re-
spectively SO and "A. took business and
pleasure trip over Stratton hill and
through Marlboro on Wednesday,
The social held at Samuel Morse's was
largely attended over 20 being present.
The evening was spent in music, recita =
IONS readings, etc, and a general good
time was reported.
About 80 guests We're entertained by
Mrs. j. Il. Morse Wednesday evening.
oct. 4. Mrs. Morse was formerly a
teacher in this place. and many of those
present were her pupils Games music
and refreshments were enjoyed. and the
evening was spent very pleasantly.