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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-24
PAWTUXET.

The Fire King band had its annual
nomination OF officers for the ensuing
year last night after the regular rehear-
sal. and it resulted as follows; Chair
man Virginius r. Arnold; leader, How
ard l. Lee: assistant leader. James Cady;
secretary Bert Barstow: treasurer, How
ard /. Lee: drum major, Peter j. Cooke;
business managers, Howard l.. Lee and
Joseph A. c. Sanford; uniform commit
tee, Robert Patton and Byron Fpllensbee
and the same for the social committee; ;
entertainment committee. j. A. G, Ban
ford Il. j. Cooke. Robert Patton, George
w Elliott and Bert Young
These officers will he elected without
opposition at the next meeting.
A communication was received from
the Volunteer Fire company, No. l. inNt-
ing the band TO the annual meeting and
supper on the evening of Jan. |. The
band accepted and will probably give one
of it's pleasing entertainments on that
occasion.
pleasing incident occurred during the
rehearsal. when Drum Major Cooke. on
behalf OF the members, presented to
Leader Howard L. Lee with a fine music
stand. The gift took the leader COM
pletely by surprise and at the close OF
the selection he expressed his thanks for
the gift.
Previous 10 the adjournment a light
luncheon was served.
closed for the Christmas holidays yes
terday at noon. pleasing observances OF
the season took place.
In the primary room there was a
Christmas tree, on which presents were
hung for the children, and they enjoyed
a lunch with fruit and candy provided
by friends. Then the little folks made
little souvenir booklets with an original
cover and containing story OF the Ma
donna.
All the teachers read appropriate
Christmas stories and all the teachers
pupils.
In MIR. Sesbury's room the pupils made
an original booklet with cover design
cd by Miss Jennie Mitchell, one OF the
pupils. In n were speciments OF the work
of the children in the shape Of illumi-
mated capitals.
There was a Christmas greeting 10 the
local trustee, Mr. George Sheldon. and IL
was followed by the autographs of every
pupil In the school. The booklet was
then presented TO Mr.. Sheldon. This trib-
ute is pretty .memento for that gentle
man TO keep, for the trustee system is
abolished I'm Warwick after this year.
The principal Of the school. Frank w.
Seabury. started today for Avon, Mass.
where he will spend the holidays
Miss Ethel Vogler will spend the vaca-
tion at Atlantic. Mass. and Miss Harriet
Wheeler will visit her home at Bristol
Ferry
Last night Choppcquonset council, No.
1918. Royal Arcanum. had it's annual
election OF officers In Odd Fellows hall.
at which a good number we're In attend
ance. Following the meeting supper
was served in the dining hall
The ladies of Trinity chapel are busy
decorating the big Christmas tree. which
will be stripped for the children at the
annual Christmas eve festivities tonight.
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The News Of the State.
RIVERSIDE.
Suspension Of TraIn Services
Caused Inconvenience CHI
ness Laundry--0thsr Notes.

Considerable inconvenience resulted
yesterday from the suspension OF the
train service on the Consolidated road,
and a number OF residents OF this village
who desired TO go 10 a wedding in Fall
River yesterday morning were forced TO
ride up to Providence and take the
snake line"
One OF the best scores ever run OH in
the local alleys was made last night by
the East Providence Grocery Clerks
team, who played against the Conanicus
Rowing club. Tive games are scheduled
for Christmas day between teams In tire
Inter-Cluo league.
The steady patrons OF Sam Lee, the
local Chinese lstmdryman will be greatly
surprised today when they call for their
clean linen for holiday wear 10 find that
the willy Mongoian has essayed the role
OF Kris Kringle In a highly succession
manner. In every bundle OF laundry
given out today Sam has placed little
Christmas gift. such az hand-painted
fans, bracelets and othem mernentos OF
the celestial empire as an apprecia ton
OF the patronage bestowed upon him.
Whether this gives evidence OF his native
cunning or sincere generosity is not
known. at any rate it's very civil or
him.
A Christmas tree and distributions OF
gifts 10 the Sunday school children is
I'm order tonight at the Baptist church.
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CHRISTMAS
TRADE IS
HEAVY
Reports indicate That the Vol.
ume May b Greater Than
That Of Last Year.

New York, Dec. .4-Special kilograms
from correspondents OF the international
Mercantile agency throughout the United
States and Canada are summarized as
follows:
Continued cold weather has favored
dealers in. Christmas goods and retailers
generally and the volume OF holiday trade
in almost all large centres has equalled
or exceeded that OF a year ago. Trav-
eiers in many staple lines are tempo
rarily OF the road. but report having
done heavy business in clothing. dry
gods, sundries and Wholesalers
In the Interior report -;He customary In
ter-regnum of duliness. but anticipate
excellent orders when statesmen return TO
Prtsburs, Chicago and Birmingham au-
thCrttter sgree that stopping place has
been reached in the resction In iron and
steel Delayed orders. many OF which
were held back TO see how low prices
would go, will be placed after the hoh-
days. This, many think. marks the vir-
as the. financial depression. The year
closes with a much brighter outlook and
with better prospects for gains than 1907
ended. Far Western railroads bear out
vices OF tonnage 10 per cent more than a
year ago East of the Mississippi the
decline Is not over per cent.
Eastern wool buyers have been taking
Hlofe .lItely dnu Prices teuu upWdru
Moderate offerings of hides have been
readily absorbed and purchases of hem
lock leather for future delivery, with
higher prices for lower grades have been
noteworthy. Print makers have been
refusing offers at current quotations.
They are firm in the belief that prices
must advance. New England cotton
mills will probably continue running for
the next six months. but some on short
time owing 10 scarcity OF cotton.
Chicago merchants say interior job
bers are buying cautiously.
ST. Paul and Minneapolis iobbers tell
OF steady and general increase OF
wealth throughout the northwest with a
volume OF business for a year fully equal
to that OF 1902. on the Pacific coast,
notably at San Francisco. wholesale
trade has been the best for years pas
at like periods. Texas railroads are
taxed 10 handle freight offered. Ar
Cleveland. the outlook for next year Is
good in all leading lines and at Louis
Vile dry weather which interferes with
marketing the tobacco crop is the only
drag. In other lines the record exceeds
1902 At Boston interest and dividends
disbursements next week will run up TO
about s25, 900 900.
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WARREN.

The trolley service OF the Consolidated
road was seriously affected yesterday by
an accident to the generator at the power
house. The service became impaired early
i'm the morning. but the effect OF 1t was
not felt until later In the day. During the
afternoon and evening, II became neces-
sary TO utilize locomotives Business men
on the early morning trains yesterday
we're delayed, n considerable time. Re-
pairs are being made now and the defec-
tive parts will be Immediately replaced.
The accident comes at rather bad sea-
son owing TO the crowd OF shoppers,
from this town and the other surrounding
towns.
The Christmas exercises of the Baptist
Sunday school will be held Friday even
ing I'm the church vestry> The at. Mark 5
Sunday school Christmas festival is TO be
held tonight at st. Marks church. Deco
rators have been at work the past few
days trimming the interior OF the church.
Three cases OF scarlet fever have been
discovered. in the Drown family. who re-
side on Vernon street and DIR. Barney has
ordered the house quarantined.
Amity Lodge. i. o. O. F., held n bust
ness, and social session, in odd Fellows
hall, last night
A company OF i2 are to be received
into the Baptist church by Baptism. at
the Sunday morning service. Rev. ". w.
Watjen will conduct the service.
Business at the local business places is
rather brisk. at present At the mills and
factories, good shipments are being made
daily. At the local stores a fairly good
trade has been experienced. allowing very
little cause for complaint
The highway department have for some
time past been engaged i'm building up
the new extension road, from Water
street 10 Greens's landing. The work is
proceeding by easy stages, as IL will take
n long time TO complete it.
rhe Bristol County Game association
elected the following officers al their last
meeting: President. Charles W. Greene:
vice president. George Il. Arnold; secre-
tarv and treasure, Sanford T. White;
warden, James H. Murphy; eX-committee,
u. a. Church. j. A. Ssillant. and An
drew Scott
Mr.. George Peck OF Boston. Mass, Is
spending a weeks visit with friends here.
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BRISTOL.
Girls Friendly Soelaty's Christ.
mas Observance. Revival Scr.
vices. Boat House Demolished

The Girls Friendly society OF st.
Michaers Episcopal church held its an
nual service last evening in tho chapel.
A Christmas tree loaded with presents
were given 10 the children and fruit with
confectionery was also distributed.
The funeral services OF William o'Brine
were held yesterday morning at ST.
Mary's church. the Rev. FIR. =. McCabe
officiating
William OBriue came here when quite
young man and secured employment.
lie was a member OF the Holy Name So
ciety OF ST Mary's church. also or st.
Mary's r. A. society. He was 80 years
Of age and leaves widow and several
children.
Revival meetings are being held at the
Pcntccostal church The workers are
A. A. Reynolds. cornetist; Luther Pray.
viohnist and James w. Seavcr. preacher
OF tho gospel. all from entecostal Bible
institute North Scituate, r. 7. Services
every afternoon, except Mondays and
Saturdays at 2:3O, and every evening
al 7:30
Changes In the train service or the
New York. New Haven & Hartford rail-
road between Providence, Warren and
Bristol go into effect on Monday Dec. 2s.
next Under the new arrangements sew
eral express trains will be added In each
direction, and the time between Provi-
dence and Fall River has been shortened
five minutes.
The handsome large boathouse built
few years ago at Blightwood, on the Nc
Kee estate at Ferry Hill, was blown or
its foundation and completely demolished
during the recent gale that visited Bris-
toll The boathouse was very com
modious. and Included bath houses and
winter quarters for small boats. The
boathouse was constructed OF stone with
an ornamental roof at n cost OF several
thousand dollars. There were a number
of small boats i'm the house at the time,
which were badly damaged IL Is es-
timated that the cost will amount
TO $500.
Quite a large number OF Bristolians,
who are engaged I'm business in other
places have arrived here to spend
Christmas with their relatives and
friends.
Owing 60 the very dull times here trade
in Christmas goods has fallen OF greatly
from past seasons
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TIVERTON.

\ pretty Christmas entertainment was
given in the echoolhouse on Puncstest
Neck The first number on the program
was song. Christmas at Sea-" followed
with an address of welcome by Sydney
Almy. and a recitation. "i1ow the Christ
Flower Bloomed." Evelyn Pierce. Recita-
tions were also given by Harold wordeil,
Annie Almy. Fred Almy. Evelyn Gray.
Norman wilkie. Edgar GRAY. Zola
wordell, Henry GRAY, Milton wordeH
A pleasing feature OF the entertainment
was a dialogue. The Sweetest Doll"
participated In by Viola Alrny. Evelyn
GRAY. Harold wordell and EVELYN Pierce
also an exercise ''Christrnas Gifts" IN
which Milton wordell, Jessie Schlegel.
Charlie Gray and others took part The
holly exercises were also good.
Zola Wordel- Helen GRAY. Annie Almy
Norman wHkie. Jessie Schlegel, Roland
Wilkie. Fred Almy Edgar Gray and sid
ney klrny were the speakers. The various
parts assigned 10 the children were wen
carried out, rejecting credit 10 them
selves as we'll as their teacher. Miss
Flora Phinney.
A Christmas tree laden with gifts had
n prominent place In the room which
was tastefully trimmed with evergreen
and holly. Gifts were exchanged, both
scholars and teachers remembered There
was good sized and apprcciative au-
dience present.
Nr Lyndaii Houghton. teacher in the
Osborn District. No. 4. II I'm the New
port hospital. seriously III with pneu-
monia.
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IN SOCIETY

A very merry holiday party was given
last evening at the Agawam Hunt club
by Miss Alice Grosvenor at which the
children and the grown-ups shared the
honors at dinner and at dancing SITTER
wards. Arborial decorations appropriate
to the season enhanced the beauty OF the
clubs ball room and the music furnished
for dancing was excellent
Mr.. and Mrs. James IL. Smith returned
from their wedding tour on Tuesday and
have taken up their residence at the old
Hayward residence on Broad street.
Cards are out for the marriage OF Mr.
Percy B. Gibson TO Miss A. NJ G. Tom
kins of Philadelphia. the ceremony 10
take place Jan. Is at the Holy Trinity
church at Philadelphia.
Col and Mrs. William Goddard left TINS
morning for New York, where they VIII
spend Christmas with their daughter,
Mrs G.. oliver Iselin.
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new YEARS BALL
ThIry-Thlrd Annual Event Of Providence
Ca|edonIan Society Announced.

The Providence Caledonian society Is
preparing for it's SD annual New Years
ball and concert to be in Music hall,
Thursday. Dec. 81, and an excellent ar
ray OF talent has been secured
The concert is TO begin at p. m. and
the following are announced 10 appear:
Nine. Baruto, soprano: Mr.. Geo. Sykes,
tenor: MIS-. Margaret Gray Judge, reader; ;
Mr.. Alexander Wilson, humorist and inn
persona tor; The Misses Keppie, highland
dancers from this city; Mr. Bowen X.
Church cornet; Mr. Archie Jslbert.
trombone; Mr. Fred Padley. piccolo OF
Reeves American Band orchestra, and
Miss Ella Cunningham. accompsnist, OF
Boston. The Reeves American Band or
chestra will furnish music for dancing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-24
CRUES0ME
FIND BY
HUNTERS
Evidences Of Foul Crime Shown
In Dscompsssd Remains Of
Man Discovered In Rehobeth

The badly decomposed body OF an aged
North Rehoboth yesterday by hunters
from this city. No clue 10 the identity
OF the man was found on his clothing.
but there We're evidences that the man
may have died by foul play.
The head was completely severed from
the body and the left arm was broken
near the wrist. but owing 10 the badly
decomposed state OF the remains Medical
Examiner Charles s. Holden OF Attleboro
was unable 10 state positively that death
had been due TO violence. Evidence that
might have been OF great value has or
course. been destroyed by storms and
other natural causes
Benjamin r. Munroe OF Reboboth be-
lieved the body 10 be that Of an old man
who came TO Mr.. Munroe's house last
september during the cattle show" and
begged shelter, which was provided him
Farm hands in Mr. Munroes employ be-
ieve this unknown guest of "cattls
show times 20 be the man whose body
was found yesterday.
The body was discovered by a party of
hunters from Providence, composed -
Frank w. Cole who IL a member OF the
South Water street: William Cole. Or.
Arthur and Harry Tallmsn of 35 Friend
ship street. Eugene s. Tallman. who Is
employed by r. B. Hathaway e. sons,
Tallman. also OF this city.
They were traversing a swamp in the
midst OF a dense thicket in search OF
rabbits and foxes, but the grewsome find
put an end To their sport, and r. w
Cole notified Medical Examiner Holden
at Attleboro by telephone.
Dr. Holden reached the Cole farm in
mid-afternoon. and found the body lying
partly on it's side. Both arms were ex-
tended full length from the body and the
clothing was In condition indics ting
that the body had been drawn by tbs
feet
The body was clad in garments OF nne
texture and OF late style. The clothing
was not that OF n wanderer over country
roads. II was more I'm keeping with the
garb of a fairly successful business man
and indicated that the wearer was pos.
sessed OF fair share OF the worlds
goods.
The sack coat and trousers were Of blue
terial, q fancy vest OF coarse texture. The
outer shirt was of white, with a delicate
blue stripe running through II, and was
held at the wristbands with gold buttons.
At the neck there was a turndown collar
of last summers style. The undercloth-
ing was OF light or summer weight. white
in color and OF fine material. On the
feet were black socks and laced shoes.
There was no hat near the body. one
was found. however. in the wood several
hundred yards distant from the place
where the body was lying.
The overseers OF the poor and the Sc
lectmen OF Rehoboth were notified and
word was sent TO Lloyd n. Pierce n
South Rehoboth TO take charge OF the
remains and keep them a couple OF days
for Identification.
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EAST PROVIDENCE
Executing q Big Contract In
Transportation.
Reserves Meet and Listen to
Interesting Lecture

Joseph Mccormick. the contractor OF
Taunton avenue is now engaged on one
or the biggest teaming jobs ever attempt
ed In this state. barring the transports-
tion OF the pillars OF the arcade
IN Providence. At about IL O'Clock
yesterday morning. Mr. Mccormick 3
treat stone wagon left here drawn by
Is horses, and driven by four experienced
tesmsters.
The contract awarded 10 Mr.. McCor-
mick calls for the transportation OF eight
mammoth steel girders, and the nrst OF
these was taken 10 the Dexter Training
grounds yeeterday afternoon. The gir-
ders are 20 feet long and weigh over %
tons. and 80 great In the strain on the
wagon used 10 transport them. that last
night when the outfit returned TO this
town, new bolts and washers had 10 be
ntted 10 the wheels and axle-beams as
the joiting received during the trip with
the giant girder had loosened all OF the
original hardware on the trucks. The
team left town early this morning for the
city. and n In expected that two OF the
gfrderr viii be taken out today.
RESERVES MEETING.
The Fourth division of the Rhode ISL
and Naval battalion met I'm the town hall
last night and listened TO an interesting
and Instructive address on Signalling
and Navigation" which was delivered by
Lieut. w c. Bliss. The battalion will
give a reception and dance I'm the town
hall on Wednesday evening. Jan. 18th,
at which a number OF prominent guests
are expected.
FUNERAL At ST MARYs
The funeral OF Mrs Ann Miller who
died on Tuesday night from heart disease
wss held this morning at o'clock at st.
Mary's church on Taunton avenue. A
large number of friends and relatives OF
were conducted By Rev Fr. Hsney. In
terment was at Pawtucket.
KICKED UP A RUMPUs
A man well known about town paid a
visit 10 his divorced wife last evening
and stated that his sole object was
search for trouble. He was persuaded TO
leave the house. but soon returned and
on being refused admittance promptly
kicked in the door and attempted 10 pull
the building apart. The fellows former
wife has complained TO the authorities
and his case will be attended to.
TOWN HALL RECORDS
According to a deed filed with the town
clerk yesterday, John r. Carpenter con-
parcels or land located on plat go the
consideration being $40. w. J. Gallagher
has sold to Benonie Langevina and an
other, lot OF land located on Charlton
terrace. the consideration being $40, and
other valuable concessions
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CENTRAL FALLS.

The regular meeting Of the court OF
probate was held yesterday afternoon.
Judge Butman presided.
The Guard Of Circle Jacques Cartier
met last evening and elected the follow
ing officers: Chaplain. Rev. A. Prince:
president. Joseph TSvcie: vice president.
Alfred LamoureuN financial secretary.
Henry Roberts: corresponding secretary.
Louis Laplante: treasurer J. Y. Ponton
guide. IT. Lachsnce; PORTER Albert
Brouilette.
Fire was discovered at 80 o'clock yes
tcrday afternoon in n building owned by
the Pawtucket steam and Gas Pipe com
psny OF High street. The bazs wss
due to spark from passing locomo-
tive There was hut little damage done.
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H0NORS
GIVEN
GOV. TAFT
Immense Throng Extended q
Hearty Godsps0d on His Do.
paTturs From Manila.

Manila. Dec 2i-Governor Taft was
given an enthusiastic farewell today. A
military guard OF honor escorted him
from the palace to the luncta, where the
governor from stand reviewed the pa
rade OF 5000 troops. who were followed
by procession OF civilian employees. ac-
companied by dozen bands.
Thousands lined the route OF march
Many delegations came from the outside
provinces. Scores OF boats accompanied
Governor Tsfts launch to the steamer.
on which the governor sailed at midnight.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-24
SHOpLIFTeRS
A Few More Of The Light Fingered Ones
Gathered In.

The following shoplifters were before
the Sixth district court today:
for stsaling . few toys from r. NJ Kirby
and company.
Annie schoits was fined - and costs for
stealing 10 cent tie from a weybosset
street store.
Francis Mi>ch. a juvenile. was placed
on probation until June q 1904. for steal
ing two rings valued at 81. and Rsfsele
Robbie was fined 81 and Juvenile costs.
for the theft OF gloves valued at ~ cents.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-24
VALLEY VILLAGES
Old Valley Resident Dead.
Wedding At Cromptoh. ..Othsr
Local Happenings.

Mre sally NJ. steers. one OF the oldest
residents OF Anthony. died ar her home
in that place early yesterday morning sf-
ter a protracted illness. She was 70 years
old. and had lived in Anthony for over
half century and was we'll known. not
only in the villages, but In the valley as
death of her two children some years ago
had lived alone upon the homestead since.
Arrangements have been completed for
her funeral. which will be held on Sat
urday.
ternoon Rev. Scott Kidder united In mar
riage George Arnold OF Pawtucket and
Miss Carrie Meehan of Crompton. The
ceremony was very quiet. and was at
and Mrs. Arnold left Crompton directly
after the ceremony and will enjoy a
brief honeymoon trip. after which they
will reside in Pawtucket. where Mr.. Ar
mold has already fitted up house. q
81. Agnes guild connected with the st.
Philips church in Crompton has shipped
box containing clothing TO the st.
Mary's orphanage in East Providence for
gifts to the inmates.
VILLAGE HAPPENINGS.
The electric express car jumped the
irons on the bridge near the Royal mill
plowed UP the concrete roadway. badly
damaging IL. II was several hours be-
fore the car was placed back upon the
track and the passengers upon the Provi-
dence and Apponaug cars were trans
ferred around ths obstruction.
Overseer OF the Poor Shippee of War
wick received a large basketful OF toys
YESTERDAY sent him ~ D X W. p9ter ter
forming Mr.. Shippee TO distribute them
where he thought best
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slOO STOLEN
II Was Taken From . Drawer In Samuel
Boures Home.

Samuel Bones, OF Il Hilton street, who
is employed at Hancock's jewelry shop.
Z Beverly street, reports that slOo, in s.
and $40 bills was stolen from a dresser
drawer i'm his kitchen. some time be-
tween a. m. Monday and p. m We'd
rnc<l1aN
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Dr.. Miles
Anti-Pain Pills

The only perfect pain remedy.
Easy TO take. easy to buy; con
tains no opiatcs. sold ON guaran-
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bulk. Sold by all druggists. y
doses * cents.
DR.. MILES MEDICAL CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-24
STREET CAR MEN INDICTED
Grand Jury Returns True Bills Against Mem
bers Of Union.

Chicago Dec. 2t-The grand jury has
voted nsne indictments against members
or the Street Csrmens union. The
charges are riot. conspiracy. malicious
mischief and unlawful assembly. and ara
based on scenes OF violence attending the
operation OF cars on the lines OF the Chit
csso Street Railway company during tho
recent strike.