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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-21
STAGE HANDS HAD NARROW
ESCAPE FROM INJURY

At Keith's last evening, two OF the hands
had a very narrow escape from what
might have been a serious and very pain
ful accident. Two OF the men, Stephen
sullivan, the Property man, and Charles
Lufkin, another stage hand. were work
ing in the cellar OF the theatre, under the
stage. when Paul Spadoni the juggler and
strong man who is one of the headliners
at Keith's this week. dropped one OF the
55 pound cannon balls which he juggles
with such apparent ease.
Although Spadoni treats these balls as
IL they were croquet balls, Juggling them
with little effort, their tremendous weight
had a bad effect on the stage and they
crashed through TO the cellar beneath. in
spite of the fact that Manager Doven-
berg. knowing that Spadoni carried
great many heavy cannon balls. had pur-
posely had the stage reinforced by an
extra foundation under the regular stage
foundation. The ball came within less
than an inch of Sullivan, who in his
fright screamed loudly The audience at
first inclined to believe II was some in
tended joke, then realized. from the stage
hands cry that IL was an accident and
a hush went over the house. while Spa
doni. somewhat unnerved. finished his
act
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VALLEY VILLAGES
The Coventry School Commit.
tee Meei.. Mock iaI..Oth0r
Notes Of Interest.

Yesterday afternoon In the Harris mill
OF Coventry met and transacted the usual
amount OF business. The session was
longer than usual, and IL was after
o'clock when an adjournment was finally
reached. The matter OF the appointing
of some one TO collect the census OF the
school children was first considered. and
Willis Il. Newton OF Washington was
present and stated what he would do 10
work for. AS there was no other bids for
the work II was decided 10 award the
work TO Mr.. Newton. the amount for the
work to be paid upon its completion sat
isfactory TO the committee.
Andrew Bigbee was reappointed uuant
officer. there being no opposition.
Chairman Andrews said that the mid
winter vacation should be extended TO
three weeks until a part OF the worst
weather OF the year was over at least, In
stead of having the longer vacation made
necessary by the lack of funds In the
spring when the weather is more suitable
for the scholars attending the schools.
He also said that considerable fuel would
be saved by this procedure and as the
other members OF the committee were In
favor of such a move the matter was de-
cided that school could close on next FRI
day and would begin again on january
Is
The resignation OF Miss Anna Brown
one Of the teachers at the Quidnick school
was accepted.
Melville II. Smart who represented the
American Book company was presented
with two new systems OF study in gram
mar and In reading, and also showed the
new books.
There was considerable discussion fol-
lowing the presentation OF the books. but
finally upon the advice of the -superinten-
dent of schools IL was decided that the
books should be accepted. During the
meeting a number OF interesting matters
pertaining to the schools in the town we're
discussed, and the meeting finally came TO
an end at about 5 o'clock.
MOCK TRIAL AT HOPE.
Last evening In the vestry OF the Hope
NJ. T. church the Hope Literary society
held a mock trial. the same being attend
ed by large number OF the village people.
The proceeds OF the affair are TO be de-
voted TO the Hope school to defray the
expenses of Christmas tree.
The case which was tried was one OF
divorce. in which William r. Littlefield,
as the wrongly used wife, brought suit
against her husband. who was James
Wyley. The attorneys tor the plaintiff
were Thomas W. Brown and Hanan Col
vim and for the defendant Warren E.
knight and Abram c. Kingslay. Among
the testimony which was sworn were the
following: Fred King, George Kenyon,
James Moan, z. j. Powers. William r.
Potter. Lloyd Burlingame. Lewis Pierce.
John G. Colvin was the Judge, Eugene
l.. Young the clerk OF the court and Hor-
nando A. Rounds the sheriff. During the
farce the audience were kept in con-
tinuous laughter by the many funny
phrases presented. Taken on a whole
the affair was a success I'm every respect
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and was greatly enjoyed by all who

and was greatly enjoyed by all who
saw II.
VILLAGE HAPPENINGS.
Narragansett lodge. Knights OF Pythias,
held their annual meeting at their hall
In Phenix last evening. Following the
reports OF the various officers the officers
for the ensuing year were elected,
The condition OF Peter Nolan, the aged
mail carrier OF Centerville and Crompton
who was taken suddenly III while carrying
the o'clock mail on Monday night. Is
changed but little today. and his con-
dition Is considered as serious.
James Nicholas. one OF the oldest resi-
dents OF Phenix. died at his home there
on Monday evening after an illness Of but
a few days. The old veteran was taken
I'll with pneumonia less than a week ago
and died on Monday. He was a member
OF Co. I, Seventh Rhode Island volunteers.
during the war. He was a member OF
Slocum post. q. A. r.. OF Providence. and
was also affiliated with Washington
lodge, /. O. o. r., Of Riverpoint.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-21
EAST PROVIDENCE
Women Fined for peddIlng In
Phi|.Ipsda|s Without a License.
Large Attendance at Meeting
Of Reliance Lodge.

Phillipsdale and vicinity constitute
who are sent out by one OF their country
men from Brayton avenue In Providence.
No uconse was required from the fact
that there was no day patrolman TO look
after such matters. for the residents as
a whole are law abiding and peaceful cit
izens. They now appreciate the fact that
the town has at last been kind enough to
furnish them with a patrolmsn in case
that one is needed,
Yesterday afternoon Patrolman Bur
CESS, who has been assigned TO this dis
trict held up two Sicilian women, who
were peddlers and were without a IL
cense. This morning both were arraigned
In the seventh district court and were
fined $40 and costs each which was paid.
RELIANCE LODGE MEETS.
There was a large attendance at the
meeting OF Reliance Lodge OF Odd Eel
lows last evening. one candidate was
given the second degree and one applica-
tion for membership was received. Walter
III. Griswold and f. r. Buckln were elect
ed delegates 10 the odd Fellows Home as
sociation. the former for one year and the
latter for two years.
GENERAL MENTION.
The Watchemoket fire and the Briar-
wood Social club boYling teams will meet
at the Con- Brothers alleys on First
street for the first time this evening. Both
teams have told their friends that they
will win out
The officers for Howard Lodge. Knights
OF Pythias for 1895 will be selected at a
meeting OF the lodge to be held in Tobin's
hall this evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-21

May use
HIS VETO

Washington. Dec. 2.-The pet measure
OF the house OF representatives. the river
and harbor bill, stands a good chance of
falling by the wayside at this session.
The suggestion has been made from
somewhere. but evidently from a quarter
that members regard as authoritative, that
IL riyer and harbor appropriations are
authorized by congress approximating
$2o,ooo0oo or even near that sum the bill
may be vetoed by President Roosevelt.
The house committee began work on
Its bill several weeks before congress met.
A promise was made at the time that
a report would be submitted just before
the holiday recess
The committee has made little or no
progress during the past few weeks. all of
its time being devoted to controversy over
board The announcement is now made
that the bill will be submitted to tho
house not later than Jan. 15..
Some excitement was created yesterday
by rumor that the house leaders would
interpose objection to the consideration
Oi iiNci atiN hdiuoi icbisidtiou tiis WiutcI.
Evidently Chairman Burton had re-
ceived disquieting Information on the sub
ject. as he Is said to have informed cer-
tain western members yesterday that II
time were not given for the consideration
OF the committee bill he would resign the
chairmanship.
However, Mr.. Burton had a conference
with Speaker Cannon late yesterday af-
ternoon. and II is understood that an
agreement was reached. If Mr. Burton
can induce the committee to frame a
bill calling for moderate expenditures IL
will be passed by the house.
IL the committee takes the bit in its
teeth and refuses 10 follow the con-
servative course marked out by Chairman
Burton there will be no river and hsrbor
bill
The indications are that so far as the
house Is concerned an agreemew will be
reached In that body and a measure for
warded to the senate authorizing dis
bursements OF about $l2.Oo0,O00.
IL the senate loads the bill with amend
ments IL will have TO take the respon-
sibility for the failure Of river and harbor
legislation.
Chairman Burton is understood to be
eliminating a great number OF projects
which have been under way for years
on the ground that they were not worthy
when approved and that II is a waste OF
money TO continue making allowances for
them
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-21
PAWTUCKET.

Al last nights meeting OF Tower Post
Corps, No. /. of the Women's Relief
Corps officers were elected. Mrs. Mary
E. Nichols was reelected president.
There will he service for Elks some
Sunday evening I'm January at the Park
Place church.
Last evening Grand Chancellor e. F.
Whiting and his board OF grand officers
visited Eureka lodge. X. OF p. Many
visitors from other lodges in the state
were In attendance.
II has been decided 10 have no parade
in this city next St Patrick's day The
Hibernians will have a big demonstration
In Providence on that day which the local
societies will attend.
The last regular meeting of the board
OF aldermen for this year will be held
tonight. Mayor Higgins may send a mes
sage on the appropriation bill and the
city solicitor will report on the resolution
of Mayor Higgins in regard to the appeal
from the railroad commissioner decision
In the gong matter 10 the appellate d.
vision OF the supreme court.
William Knott has been chosen presi-
dent of the Pawtucket Cycling club for
the ensuing year.
Representatives from this city will at
tend the annual meeting of the New Eng
land Baseball league at Boston tomorrow.
IL is believed Pawtuckets claim to be in
the league next year will be favorably
considered.
The police last night had under ar
rest ten-year-old boy. Dona Denoit.
who. they assert, is connected with the
robbery OF a restaurant. Joseph Bisson-
cite, who conducts restaurant at 967
Main street. complained to tbe police that
Denolt and another boy named John Ro-
bidoux, stole a tumber containing S24
from his place of business yesterday.
Denoit stated TO the police last night
that the other boy committed the theft
while Denoit was In school. but that the
two spent portion of the money later
part OF the money was found at the
home OF one OF the boys, and both OF
them will be arraigned in the district
court this morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-21
IN OLNEYV|LLE.
Festival Day at ST. MaIy's
Catholic Church Observed.
Another Policeman Slipped on
Ic0--Sixt Dollars Missing.
Olneyville branch OF the Providence
News at Henernans News Store, 10
Hartford avenue Telephone 40-West.

Yesterday was known as festival day at
Ct. Mary's Catholic church when the
children Of the school rendered the Rev
Fr. Grace a reception which was sup
Al the conclusion OF the entertainment
he was presented with a beautiful bronze
tablet properly inscribed, which will be
placed IN prominent position In the new
Today FIR. Grace enters upon the 18th
year Of his postorate OF this church, which
was observed with special services at the
church this morning.
PATROLMAN INJURED.
Patrolman Cahill while trying doors on
Westminster street, near Bough street. at
] o'clock last night slipped and injured
his right foot. He remained on his beat.
however, until 5 o'clock this morning
when he was obliged to crawl to the sta
ton.
Mr.. Michael Hanley OF 50 Pocasset ave-
nue. parted company with $50 yvterday
afternoon but does not know just who Is
20 blame for the $50 parting. So he called
upon Capt. Rowe OF the Chaffee street
station and told him his tale OF woe
INJURED WHILE SLIDING.
A lad named James Hasney. living In
the rear OF % Chaffee street while slid
ing down the Capron street hill yesterday
and quite badly injured. He was taken
home and cared for by Or. e C. Murphy.
GENERAL MENTION.
The many residents OF the southern end
OF the annexed district desire. through
this column. TO tender their hearty thanks
20 Councilman Littlafield who last Sunday
with a pair OF horses broke out the roads.
Thomas Keefe. who has charge OF the
dyeing department OF large mill at Tur-
ner. Me-, Is the guest OF his old friend
Patrick Doorley at his residence on Har-
ris avenue.
About so members OF Superior Lodge OF
Ode Fellows OF Central Falls were most
Hospitality entertained by Manufacturers
Lodge last evening
Arthur BeihHmer of H-JesiiH- street
found a purse containing some money
end some r, eipts. which the owner can
have by calling and proving property.
Charles III. Thurber. agent for the So
ciety for Prevention OF Cruelty TO Chill
dren. will look into the case OF the Cum
mings' children on Marion street today.
Nominations for 1906 were made at the
meeting OF Perseverance Lodge. knights
OF Pythias last evening.
FIR. simmons Branch OF the Irish Catho-
lie Benevolent union elected officers for
1906 last evening.
Patrolman Burns OF the Chaffee street
station is enjoying few days vacation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-21
THE CIVIL
SERVICE IN
PANAMA

Washington. Dec. z1.-The prospect OF
serious friction over President Roosevelt's
order placing employees OF the Panama
Canal above the grade OF common labor
ers. under the protection OF the CLASSIFIED
civil service rules. is patent TO congress
men who are following the details OF the
preliminary work that Is being done on
the isthmus.
John r. Wallace. the chief engineer of
the canal. makes no pretence of knowing
how those laws and rules work out in
practice. but he believes that II II is at
tempted TO apply them the cost OF con-
structIng the canal will be greatly in
creased
He also believes that the chief engineer
should be clothed with authority equal to
his responsibility.
The fact that a disagreement Is prob
able was developed during the visit of
the interstate and foreign commerce.
committee to the canal zone. While there
the committee examined Mr.. Wallace for
the purpose of learning his ideas with re-
spect to the various phases of the work
placed under his charge.
In answer to questions by various mem
bers of the committee In relation TO the
classified service order. Mr. Wallace made
this significant statement: IF the order
that has been transmitted TO the chief en-
gineer Is obeyed and enforced as. OF
course. II will be unless II Is modified.
IL will very materially lengthen the time
and increase the cost OF the work.
When asked why he objected 10 the
order Mr. Wallace said: 1T practically
deprives the chief engineer of the benefit
OF discipline. or the benefit OF conduct
ing his work on business principles, un-
less materially modified so as to permit
it's practical application TO existing con,
dltions"
He also said that the American people
expected the canal TO be built on busi-
ness principles and for that reason he held
II TO be already essential that the chief
engineer on the ground should be clothed
with authority equal TO his responsibility.
At another point during the inquiry
Representative Mann OF Illinois asked Mr..
Wallace IL in his judgment he could do
the work quicker and with better economy
II he had a free hand in the employment
OF men, and TO that he replied, Certain
ly."
He said that, as the character OF the
work is constantly changing. the applica-
ton OF the classified service system would
not give that fexibility needed when he
finds II necessary to transfer men from
one kind OF work TO another.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-21

Patrolman c. r. Holland OF the Fifth
station found Edward r. seery, 81 years
old. an inmate of the Soldiers Home at
Bristol. lying on the sidewalk on Somer-
set near Friendship street. at 3:l5 o'clock
this morning. Seery was intoxicated and
when sent to the Rhode Island hospital
was found to have suffered the dislocation
OF his left shoulder.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-21

Levi s. winchester has, during his leis-
ure hours OF the past few weeks. devised
new and pretty design of lady's work
basket Mr. winchester was a little late
In getting the same before the public. At
this, the best time OF year for such arti-
cles for the basket. while exceedingly
practical. would make a very desirable
Christmas present for any woman.
The executive committee of the River
side Improvement society met at the
residence of Mr.. Levi s. Winchester on
Munroe avenue last evening, and talked
over matters that are to come before the
society tomorrow evening.
Riverside lodge knights of Pythias. will
meet this evening and nominate officers
for the coming year.
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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING IN The
NEWS.
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PAWTUxET.

The Volunteer Fire company No. 1 OF
this village had its annual meeting for
house last night and the same board with
but few exceptions was renominated.
The attendance was lighter than usual
owing TO an important meeting OF Har-
mony Lodge. A. II. and A. NJ. There was
a chowder served at the close
The annual meeting at which the cleo
ton takes place will be held the first Fri
day I'm January.
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING IN THE
NEWS.
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1wk. &c. per word; 2wks. &c. per word:
3wks. &c. per word: imo. &C. per word.
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The News Of the State


Items OF news can be left at Cons res
taurant on Bullock's Point avenue and
they will receive prompt attention and
publication.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-12-16
The Question Settled

The burning question of Christ
mas presents will have numberless
decisions this week and next. To
those who have not decided what
to get for him" or her, a visit
to our popular jeweler, V. E. Sman-
son, will settle it at once. Jewelry
is acceptable by anyone, young or
old and more so at Xmas time.
Diamonds of all sizes with prices
ranging from $500 to $4,000.
Watches, Rings, Lodge Emblems,
Precious Stones, Silver Ware,
Clocks, dainty Manicure sets, etc,
are displayed at prices that are ex-
ceptionally low.
Mr.. Swanson has anticipated the
wants of our people and has left out
the worthless and shoddy and in it's
place he has the finest display of
Christmas goods ever shown before.
A call at his store, whether you pur-
chase or not, will convince you OF the
truth Of this statement.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-12-16

the city and the number OF theatre
goers, we haye we cannot expect to
have show that is much above the
average, however, if the people who
make this place every year with the
blood-curdling melodramas they bring
us would strive for q higher class Of
plays and players we feel sure they
would be greeted by much larger
houses and could even increase the
price of admission, which our people
would willingly pay, if they could be
assured Of listening to piece that had
at least some merit to it. We have
seen the dangers Of the great cities
portrayed so many times thati has be-
come an old story and we no longer
wonder at foul murders, narrow es
capes and the appearance OF the hero
in just the nick OF time. The manage
ment made the announcement that the
company would hold the boards at the
Curtis theatre in Denver during
Christmas week, however, as long
as he brings us the Curtis theatre
variety of plays he will continue
to attract poor houses and work at q
financial loss here. Bring us good
plays with good actors and we will pay
the price and ill the house one night
or q week.
At this time of the year the large
mail order houses are sending broad
cast their literature, and offers that
sound inviting are in every mail. To
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-12-16
ur country readers, especially, '

our country readers, especially, we
want to ask that they come here and in
vestigate the prices and quality OF
goods before sending their money out
OF the country. A reporter called on
prominent business man here some
time ago and asked for what informa-
tion he could give on the subject. His
reply was, that people will not investi,
gate, but if the people would bring their
catalogue into his store and show him
the prices quoted on the goods they
wanted he could without question alb
solutely prove to the purchaser that
he or she was losing money by sending
for catalogue goods. The writer has
had few years of experience on tie
road and during that time has ascot
atcd with large number OF statesmen
from all parts of the county and made
special inquiries into the subject and
can truthfully say that he has never
the merchant quoted above and in one
instance he met one of the firm OF
large mail order house and asked him
to give him some light on the subject.
His answer was practically the same,
adding that the customer must pay for
the vast amount Of literature sent out
by the firm. 1t is an absolute fact that
our merchants handle the largest
stocks of goods in the Hills and buy in
such quantities that they get the very
bottom prices on goods. Manufacture
ers look ahead and if they sold to the
mail order houses cheaper than to the
country merchant, provided he will
buy in quantities, does it not stand to
reason that he would soon lose his
country trade? This he can not afford
to do as it is his largest business by all
odds and he realizes that the country
merchants want the best and not the
poorest as his (the country merchant's)
goods are for inspection ana not sold
from highly colored pictures in cata-
logues. Now think this over seri-
ously and when you are gong to. send
away 60 to one Of the merchants and
tell him and allow him to show you
whether you arc wrong or not, you will
certainly not lose anything and beyond
question save money in the end.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-12-16
PIANOS. PIANOS.

We have just received car load OF
pianos bought direct Of the manufact
ures including the Werner, Irving.
Walworth and Schulz.
We can make prices lower than was
ever offered in this country. Come and
see what we and you are sure to buy.
Tom SWEENEY HDW Co.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-12-16
Don't Wait.

Consignment of Overcoats that
must be sold by Jan. 1st or re-
turned,
At Chases where they sell cheap.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-10-27
TRAIN AND TRACK.

Electricity In now used In place OF
steam In the regular railway service on
the line from Berlin to Grossllchter-
felde.
1t Is now proposed. nominally By
Turks. but really by Germans. TO con
struct q railway from Haifa 10 Naz
areih and other towns Of Gaiilee-
Two hundred million dollars was
spent last year by the railroads for .
ears and engines This means thar the
carrying capacity of the railroads has
been increased some 100000 tons.
A special train IN the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad RECENTLY made tine run
between Chicago Junction. o.. and Gar
rett. Ind. a distance Of i2S miles. In
12s minutes. The train Of Sye cars cs-
tablisled the record without a stop
between stations.