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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-02
WARREN.

With the opening OF the January ses-
sion of the public schools. Monday. Jan.
~, noticeable change will result from
the opening OF the new Joyce street
schoolhouse. Miss Emily f. Collins has
been elected In the capacity OF principal
OF the new school. with Miss Margaret
V. Quirk "a assistant The following
grade teachers will also have rooms I'm
the building: Mrs. Susan Law Hall Miss
Emily Fc Hoar Miss Annie Il, Collins
and Miss Adele Kemp.
The high school force OF teachers will
consist OF Principal Charles Brown: as
sistants. Miss Elizabeth Gardiner. Louise
Drown and Patience 1 Cole Miss Cole
Will occupy the lower part &C, the hlgh
school. formerly known as the graminar
school.
Miss Emma Brown Is the new prlnci.
pal OF the Meller street school. asSiste,,
by Miss Lena Kemp, Miss Flor
ence Allen, Miss Catherine Han
rahan and Mise Virginia Balser. The
change OF schoolhouses will take effect al
The beginning of the new session New
text books will be Introduced in tho
schools AT stated times containing mod.
ern methods an school work The furni.
ture Of tho new school building is very
neat and shows good judgment on the
part OF the committee.
Unusually heavy cargOes of freight are
being received and shipped from the To-
cal freight depot az the present time The
sla rger manufacturing concerns are max
ing heavy shipments and the smaller
concerns are doing fairly well.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-02
WATER
BEATS OUT
THE FIRE
SprinkIers Do a Great Deal Of
Damage, While Blaze Is
Easily Overcome.

small fire on the NTH floor OF the
Talcott building at 91 Sabin street at IL
o'clock last evening caused slight
amount of damage In the shop of the
Eastern Electrotype company. but the
tenants below suffered badly from water
stock and machinery on each of the
floors being entirely drenched.
The fire probably started from some
ashes near small furnace and opened
the sprinklers In the room. three I'm mum
Der, and for 80 minutes poured a great
amount OF water into the room which
sifted through 10 the shops below.
MIR. Fred Talcott, owner OF the build
ing. was notified and shut off the water.
but not until several thousand dollars
worth OF damage had been done.
There was not great deal of stock
to be damaged In the shop whore the
fire started. bat In the shop below. w.
O. Talcotts belt hook manufactory.
much damage was done
The Rhode Island label works on the
third floor took the dripping from the
floor above and the stock was badly
damaged and the machinery thoroughly
wet
The first and second floors OF the build
ing are occupied by J. B. a. s. NJ
Knowles, sterling silver manufacturers
Here dies and other delicate tools were
soaked with water.
officer II. T.. Keenan,. while patrolllns
the beat heard the water running and
took prompt measures to notify the own
ers. The exact amount OF damage is no,
known.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-02

Mrs. /. II. Kent Miss Marion Kent. So
cial committee. Mr.. L. Z, Kent, Mrs
Ranney. Mrs. Slocum; music committee,
Mr.. Slocum, Mrs. Ranney; temperance
committee Mr. Carpenter. Mr.. Ira ).
Cole: good literature Miss Olive Dodge,
Miss Lena Mason: information commit
tee. Miss Beatrice Ranney; calling com
mittee, Mrs. NJ. l.. Scott, Miss Ella VIII
cox; Junior committee. Mrs. Carpenter
Miss Minnie Hutchinson: flower commit
tee. Miss Nellie Maxfield. Miss Florence
Mckay.
SURPRISE PARTY.
Last night the friends Of Miss Millison
Cheney OF Anthony street called at her
home and gave her a pleasant surprise
About 40 young people attended and mad
a folly time. Gus Lentz gave SOLO
Miss Milison Cheney gave several piano
solos Cliff Anthony gave some piano Sc
lections. Messrs. Tinkham and 5ampnn
gave n violin duet Tinkham's fremont
orchestra furnished music. During the
evening ping pong and parlor games
were played and were followed with
dainty collation..
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-02
PRIEST
TURNED OUT
OF HOME
He Gave ths Church All His
Savings and Was EVicted When
He Ran Behind in His Rent

New York. Jan 2.-Euchre parties.
lawn fetes and the contribution box don't
pay rent, says Alderman Frank Gass. OF
Unlonport Westchester. the Forty-second
district. He has dspossessed the Rev.
Father Joseph Mechler. the priest who
built the Church OF the Holy Family. lie
says the priest owes him $3.50 for eight
and one-half months rent
The neghbors look upon II as a very
cheerless Christmas gift 10 a man who
has made the whole district happy by his
devotion 10 duty, bat the alderman says
II is purely matter of business
Father Mechler is making the best OF
his predcament. and another week will
see the church basement fitted up into as
pretty a parsonage az the district could
desire.
Father Mechler went TO Unionport six
years ago, assigned by Archbishop Corri-
gan at the request OF the Catholic fsmil-
les there.
lie began at once building a church. lie
put his own savings $1,000 into the enter
prise, and took up his home In Alderman
Gass' house. There was a big church debt
but last summer saw IL cleared up. So
much of his money went into the church
that Father Mechler had little left for
himself His rent Jagged. Last spring n
euchre party netted $50 for him, but
lawn party in the summer failed TO help
him much.
When Father Mechler received
notice TO move he wrote a letter to the
alderman and moved into the street.-the
only place he could find.
Then the thought struck him OF living
I'm the church basement. So he began.
with his own hands tearing down parti-
tions, fitting steam heat, papering walls
and painting floors. reporter found him
In jeans yesterday, with a pair OF pliers
in his hands. disentangling a knot OF
electric light wires that made passing
through his living room awkward. His
nephew, Charles Duffy. and his house
keeper, Mrs. Stadhaus, were busy with
him.
mot very cheerful yet" he said. But
wait little while and you will see as
pleasant a home as you could wish"
81 will pay every cent / owe that man."
said the priest. II owe him for Ave
me rths. Ever since / have been here
have been that much behind"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-02
RIVERSIDE.

Miss Mabel Jordan was very pleasantly
surprised by about 25 young folks OF the
village last night. They visited her homs
on Narrsgansett avenue. and kept pos
session OF it till late hour. The party
will be remembered with much pleasure
by all who were present Games and
music held sway till midnight.
GENERAL MENTION.
Samuel Church has returned from
Maine
Mrs Benjamin andrews is confined 10
her home with a severe attack of III
ness.
Mrs Goddard Schoenhardt. who fell
down q flight OF stairs few days ago
is recovering.
ing and winter sports at the pond on
Turner's avenue.
PASTOR REMEMBERED.
There was a large attendance last night
al the special New Years prayer meeting
OF the Congregational church. The pas
tor was highly pleased. as In this In
creased interest he saw promise OF his
flock putting their good resolutions into
practice. After the meeting the pas
tor Rev. r. r. Norris. remained q
few moments To see that everything was
In proper order and then repaired 10 the
parsonage to find the house well fille1
with large party of his psrishioners.
who came TO extend the greetings OF
the season. They brought moe than
greeting. ss the packages and bundles
and baskets In generous quantity gave
evidence.
n was a complete surprise. Mr. Nor
rls gave expression of his sincere sppre-
ciation Of the good Will of his people ss
Indicated by the generous testimonial
Instrumental and vocal music were
rendered by Miss Gertrude Bosrdman
and patriotic songs were sung by the
party.
Unlike the donation parties OF olden
times. the guests did not consume more
than they brought.
At an early hour the party separated,
cnrrying with them the bcnedctions OF
n pastor To whom they had brought
much cheer
Last night Pomham lodge. A. o. ".
w, held a big social and dance In IL,
bray hall. The Garrick Mandolin club
Of Pawtucket furnished music for the
occasion. The dance lasted IL numbers
and was very well attended.
Yesterday Afternoon the Ladies' auxll-
iary connected with the Narragansett
Engine company met In the rooms Of the
company and discussed plans for celebrat.
ING thei- annual meeting next week.
Last night the Nomans Relief corps
connected with Fsrraxut post. q. A. r,
held their regular meeting and transact
ed the routine Of business.
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OFFICERS INSTALLED.


Library hall was well filed with the
young friends OF the Regent Literary
and Social club, the attraction being
the ceremony of installation. the list Of
officers being given In this column a few
days ago.
The ceremony was followed by must
cal program in which Miss Rose Brennan,
Charles Fallon end Harry Barker took
part, and concluded with a season of dan
cling.
James McKenna. Frank McCarville.
Eugene Lynch and Thomas Flynn were
In charge of the affair.
GILBRAIN FUNERAL.
The remains Of Thomas Gilbrain. who
was killed by the cars at Hope Valley
Monday, were received by Undertaken
Patrick King OF this place at an early
hour this morning and inferred at ST.
Francis cemetery
The deceased was at one time well
known here. but so far as can be learned
has but one relative here.a Mrs. McNa-
mara. who resides on Covell street who
has very generally borne the expense OF
the funeral
FRACTURED ARM
Mary Campbell 70 years OF age, who
lives at 7S5 Harris avenue, slipped as she
residence, Is Joslin street, last evening,
and sustained fracture Of her left arm
DIR. Milan was called and ordered her
sent to the Rhode Island hospital
GENERAL MENTION.
Mrs. Muldowny called at the Chafree
Street station last evening and reported
that her husband. Edward. threatened
TO kill her at their home on Fruit Hill
were sent to the house and Mulldowny,
who is nearly giant, wilted. He was
locked up.
AT the meeting OF the local brigade of
Alfredians In Stokes hall last evening
Brothers Harry Galloway. Harry Dolby
and George Dickson were made com
mittee TO arrange for an open meeting TO
be held Monday evening, Jan. Is.
Mrs. r.. j. San Souci Mrs Gilbert r.
Parker f.. =. Burdick and Abel REYNOLDS
were the winners at the whist party held
under the auspices OF the Sunset club
I'm odd Fellows hall last evening.
John O'Connelll the well-known gents
furnishing dealer OF 1860 Westminster
street, has returned from New York
where he went to settle an estate for
which he was administrator.
William Fanaucca who lives on Perry
street left pair OF eyeglasses at the
Chaffee street station last evening that
he found on a window sill In front OF the
Public Market
James Whalen. vice president OF the
Homestead club and wife. who have been
visiting friends at Lime Rock. have re-
turned to their residence on Oak street.
Nelson Cabana. a former resident OF
this place but for number OF years has
been located at Boston, is visiting his
father, Henry Cabana. on What Cheer
avenue.
Allen A. Welden has resumed his stud
les at Tufts college. and has placed Ar
thur Barney in charge OF his drug store
on Plainfield street.
There were srccial services al the cath.
olic churches this morning being the first
Friday ~ the month.
Miss Mamie Gormley Of Lonsdale II vis-
iting Patrick McDonough's family on
Bancroft street.
Patrolman Feeney found two windows
opcn IN the Bel Street chapel last night.
Tab offlcers-elect OF 1vanhoe Lodge.
knights OF Pyihlaa. were installed last
evening.
The elcctrics were out OF business for Is
minutes last evening
The Washington times., 1903-03-24
ITEMS OF INTEREST
FROM NEARBY STATES
VIRGINIA NOTES.
RICHMOND.

Senator's INDUCED in a fruitless de-
bate on the corporation act Mr.. Ne
Iiwaine and Mr. Wickham led q fight for
prompt action on the measure and
Mossrs. Whitehead, CogbiH, and Chap
man made an aggressive fight for delay.
Several more amendments were offered,
and the bill was made the special order
for next Thursday. and the senate agreed
tp meet at 10 a. m. today to take up the
revenue bill.
The resignation Of Delegate r. c.
Southall. Of Amelia and Nottoway, was
accepted and the speaker Will in a few
days issue writ ordering an election TO
Ill the vacancy.
Judge William Hodges Mann. from the
committee for courts OF justice. at the
request of the lieutenant governor. has
prepared a report. in which he states
that the successor Of the late Senator
lie Cato should be chosen from Accomac
and Northampton counties which con-
stitute the district for DR.. lie Cato's un-
expired term. Under the reapportionment
act OF April 2. 1902. Princess Anne coun-
~ was added TO the Thirty-seventh sena-
torial district. in Judge Mann's opin-
ioE. the, Princess Anne people have not
the right to vote for a successor to DR..
lie Cato for the Unexpired term.
The Washington times., 1903-03-24
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The Washington times., 1903-03-24
LEAGUE OF AMERICAN
PEN WOMEN ENTERTAINS
Open Meeting Held at Ebbitt House
Last Night.

The League of American Pen Women
was entertained last night at the Eb-
bttt House by Mrs. William H. Beck.
The meeting of the league was an open
one and no business was transacted
Maurice Francis Egan delivered an adj
dress. and Mrs. Pickett, widow of che
famous Confederate general. recited ne
gro folk stories. Mrs. Hattie Meads-
Smith sang a solo, and several selec-
tions were given by an orchestra.
At the conclusion of the program sup
per was served. More than two hun
DR. q guests were present. and fha even
ing was thoroughly enjoyed The Ell
tertainment committee consisted OF Mrs.
Beck Mrs. Ricketts,. Mrs. Dunlop, and
Mrs. ODonoghue.
The Washington times., 1903-03-24
WESTERN MARYLAND.

Joseph Griffith. son OF Col William E
Grihlth. former bank examiner of Mary
land, has been appointed cashier OF the
Clarion National Bank. at Clarion, Pa.
Mr. Griffith has been teller Of the First
National Bank in Cumberland.
Leroy Freshman. who shot and wound
ed Henry FraIey for assaulting his sis
ter with a club at Catoctin Furnace on
the night Of March IS, was taken to
Thurmont yesterday and given a hearing
before Justice John Jones. who released
him on 5000 bail.
The Washington times., 1903-03-24

Mayor simpson this morning dispensed
Justice IN the following eases:
James Bell. colored. arrested by Omcer
Griffin for assaulting and beGing Marie
Morrison. a negro. tined SO.
Annie Lee. arrested by officers Belts
and Beach on TWO charges. abusing Ellen
Sterling and selling liquor without
license, was Ancd s. for the FIRST oHense
and SO for the second.
George Wingheld. arrested by Omccr
Young. charged with abusive language.
was discharged.
The Washington times., 1903-03-24
internal Revenue receipts.

The internal revenue receipts for Feb
ruary 1903. show q total Of SIG. BOT, 4O9.1f
as compared with IS.717. 659.17 for Feb
ruary. 1902. The revenue from spirits was
S9,s6S ,S72-51, tobacco $3.O19.7OS.g9. fer
mentod liquors q ISL. OS223, oleomar-
garine S53.9l3.7l. adulterated and made
over butter ST. s377S. and for miscel-
laneous articles 1895 .9SS.11- The receipts
from July 1. 1902. to February 2S. 1903.
were 1854 500 O20.OS. showing large de
crease when compared with the receipts
for the same period in the preceding
year. which amounted to $IS3. O4l. IA .I6.
The Washington times., 1903-03-24
Payne Street House Sold.

IN the corporation court. Judge BAR
ley presiding. deed was placed on rec
ord yesterday evening OF a sale OF a
house and lot on the east side of Payne
Street. between Prince and Duke Streets
from G. w Keys to r. F. Gorham. The
consideration named is $1,000
The Washington times., 1903-03-24
Caught by a Rope.

What came near being a serious acct
dent 20 Miss Mildred OMeara occurred
at the Pan Shoe Factory few days.
While bundle was being lowered from
one OF the windows Miss O'Meara ha-,-
pened 10 step on the rope in the room
from which the bundle was being low
cred to the street. She was ierked
from her feet by the moving rope.
thrown against the wall and severely
cut and bruised. DR.. T. NJ Jones at
tended her.
The Washington times., 1903-03-24
Stolen Horses Recovered.

The police Of this city have within the
last 'twenty-four hours recovered two
horses that had been stolen and re-
turned them 90 their owners.
Policeman Ferguson yesterday went
over 20 Washington and recovered the
bay mare which had been stolen from
'G W. 'Kitson. Of Fairfax county. a few
days ago. The mare was found on the
farm Of man living a few miles from
Cabin John Bridge. who had bought her
tram q Solored man. The animal was
The Washington times., 1903-03-24
Address Young Mems Sodality.

A large crowd gathered fin the read
ing room OF the Young Mems SodaIity
Lyeeum, on Duke Street. last night TO
hear an address delivered by the Rev
John J. Kelly. the newly appointed as
sistant pastor OF ST. Mary's Church. Dur
ing the evening speeches were also de-
livered By the Rev. II. J. Cutler pastor
OF 81. Mary's Church. N. B. Harlow.
president Business Mems League OF
Alexandria; F. I. Quinn, president Of
me lyceum. and others. The occasion
was enliyened BY graDhophone selections.
The Washington times., 1903-03-24
Funeral of Mrs. Sisson.

The funeral OF Mrs. Margaret Sisson.
who died last Sunday night. occurred
this afternoon from her late residence
On South Lee Street, and was very
largely attended The Rev. Dr. J. a.
Jefiers, Of Trinity N. Z Church. con
Quoted the funeral service and the re-
mains were laid in their last resting
place IN Bethel Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1903-03-24

r. one 81 the Greatest Heaters Of tire Sicz on
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Heart Disease. Consumption, Blood, Kidney
Liver. Bladder. Piles in any form, Vertigo,
Guiusy. Sure Throat. Lungs, Dyspepsia Indiges-
tiOu. Constipation. Rheumatism in any torIn,
Pains and Aches ~ any kind. Colds. Bronchial
Troubles. Sore Skin Diseases, al Itching Sensa-
tiGus- T. Grippe. Pneumonia Ulcers, Car
huuclts Buils Cancer, the worst forms U1th-
ont the USE ~ kuite OF Instruments; Ecze1Ila-
ElMr-ts On Laet AM lnltr AlN-tt7 ~ lA-al-s- =
or Briclt's Disease az the Kidneys ] cure any
disease no matter of what nature. Medicine
sent L1 auv address Ly express For ttl par
tteulars send 2-cenr stamp for answer COZ
p..ul.5rlvauia Avenue southeast. Washington.
y. q Branch store, s0f West Broad Street.
Richmond. Va mh24-u
The Washington times., 1903-03-24
Found COnsignee of Coffin.

Mr. Geisendaffer. agent Of the Adams
express Company here. late ycs;crda-
evening located the relatives OF Ross
Thomas, Tho has Seen lying iu his coffin
a. the express ofiic- here since last SAT
urday, 20 be at Accotink. Va. The COT
Gu was shipped % that place last night.
The Washington times., 1903-03-24
NEWS OF THE DEPARTMENTS.

share Of citizens Of the United states
IN this issue amounted to sos patents
and 90 trade marks. labels and prints.
The citizens of New York. as usual. re-
ceivcd the lions share. 81 patents TO
citizens Of foreign countries there were
issued - patents and s trademarks
labels and prints. the largest number
going 20 Germans. The total number of
applications for patents awaiting action
is 1868
The Washington times., 1903-03-24
Alexandra Defeats High School.

ia game OF baseball between the
Alexandria Athletic Association and the
Episcopal High School. played on the
latter's grounds last Saturday. the for
mer was victorious by a score OF 3 TO l.
The batteries were. For A. A. A.-Hos-
kins and Craft. For F. Il. s.-Temple.
Moore. and thinner
The Washington times., 1903-03-24

The city election in Hagerstown yes
terday resulted in the election OF Jacob
c. Braungard CDem.) from the First
ward. Frank L. Bennett (RepD from the
Third ward, and Stevenson c. DiIworth
DemJ from the Fifth ward The Dem
ocrats are much gratifed over the re
suit. as they will still control the city
council having four councilmen to the
Republicans one. as before.
The Washington times., 1903-03-24
TREASURY DEPARTMENT


inspecting New 1OlA AnCA"AaSSS-
Captain Shoemaker. chief OF the Rev
enue Cutter Service. LEFT Washington to-
day for New York. His purpose is TO
examine the anchorage IN New York
Harbor. Il is part OF the duty OF reve-
nue. cutters TO see 20 fl that all vessels
anchor on the proper grounds set apart
for this purpose and not in the chan
nels. Immigrant vessels berthing on
both side Of Ellis Island have anchored
IN the channel and seriously interfere
with the cable that connects the island
with the mainland.
The Washington times., 1903-03-24
Hamilton Fish Installed.

Hamilton Fish was yesterday in
stalled as Assistant United States Treas
urer in New York city. He reappointed
G. W NARROW Deputy Assistant United
States Treasurer and cashier. and Ed
ward Hale as assistant cashier. Both
have served IN their respective positions
for several years.
The Washington times., 1903-03-24
Report on King Street Paving.

The regular semi monthly meeting Of
the city council viii be held tonight. at
which time che committee on streets and
claims will deliver its report I'm regard
TO the petition Of Cuvellier * Co. TO be
released from the payment OF a forfeit
for the non-completion OF the King
Street paving within the time contracted
for. II is said the committee Will make
an adverse report on this petition.
The Washington times., 1903-03-24
POSToFFICE DEPARTMENT.
Postmasters Appointed.

Postmasters Appointed.
The following postmasters were ap-
pointed yesterday: HagerstOwn. Nd,
Harry K STATESMAN; South Haven.
Mich. Dora Delamore; Gulf Port, Miss,
;. r. Braselton; Chinook, Mon, l. V.
Bogy. Wilson. y. C., 3. T Person:
Charleston, S c.. W. L Harris: Com
merce, Tex. Dallas Harbert LIauo.
Tex. Gertrude Taylor; Rickdale. Tex,
Z. !. NJ Hopkins.
The Washington times., 1903-03-24
Lack Of Diligence.

Commissioner Allen has rendered a
decision i'm the case Of Hallwood vs.
Labor VS.. Bockhoh. an appeal from the
decision of the examiners in chief was
made by HaIIwood and Bockhoff. They
both flied applications for a combination
cash register before Lalor. but Lalor
was the first TO reduce mis- invention to
practice. The decision held lack OF
diligence" in the case Of Haliwood and
Bockhoh.