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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-27
A PLEASING RECITAL.
Given BY Mrs. Grace Fuller phInnsy for
Miss N. May Cole In Butler Exchange.

A delightful recital was given in room
5ol Buffers Exchange last evening by
Mrs. Grace Fuller Phinney for Miss NJ.
May Cole. a gifted young pianiste. assist
ed by Mrs. c. Evelyn Williams, con-
tralto. and Mr.. Leroy V. Phinney. BARI
tone.
promptu. Won Wilm, Miss Cole: valse
Chopin; THE Chase" Rheinberger, Miss
Cole: "Sleepy-Town." Straesenburg;
Tho Slumber Boat" Gaynor, Mrs VIII
liams; "Serenata-" Moszkowkski: Ara
gonaise." Massenet, Miss Cole: "whith-
err" Rolling, Miss Cole; '~The Bandol-
ero." Sturat; "A Red. Red Rose" Has
tings, Mr.. Phinney: Les Sylvains,' -
Chaminade; "Volkslied," Mendelssohn: /:
Miss Cole: Loves Passing" Rand. Mrs.
Williams; AT the Spring" Joseffy Miss
Cole.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-27
WOONSOCKET
VISITED BY
PARADERS

woonsocket was visited last evening by
a fairly large representation of the Re-
publican marching organizations OF the
state. A conventional parade was in
dulged in some 1000 men participating.
Burrillville sent an unusually large
delegation, considering the comparative
ly scattered population, 500 men from
that town figuring In the line. The ag-
gregation from this city and neighbor-
ing towns numbered about 1900
The popular local commands, the AL
drIch Battery and the delegations from
the great manufacturing concerns con-
tributed greatly 10 the success or the
evenings demonstration.
The parade was formed on Hamlet
avenue with right resting on Wells street
and at 9:0s p. m. moved In the fol-
lowing order:
Mounted police skirmishers. Patrolmen
McSoley and Pratt.
Chief Marshal George F. Rosseau.
Chief OF Stafr Jay Neil.
Aids-Councilman Charles r. Andrews.
Councilman Louis NJ. r. Sweat, Will
liam r. Campbell. Roland Ii. Ballou
and Councilman Henri Berard. Jr.
Rocket Brigade OF Providence, Captain
II. r. Marchant; eight men.
Clarkee Dsnu, % pleoos
Nicholson File company. Major r. +.
wilson: Company A. Timothy Burns
Company n, Captain Lester Crocker;
Company c, Captain John McMullen;
company ID, Captain Harry Frank
Company r. Captain Walter Smith; I;
Adjutant r. f washburn; Personal
STAFF Ca plain Riley. Captain Higgins,
Captain McMulIen and Captain Hath
away; go men.
Stlness Guards OF Brown university,
Major William ID. Appleton, Adjutant
Captain ". II. Anthony: Company A,
Captain w. @ Haskelli Company b,
Captain w. c. slocum: 90 men.
/ Ninth Ward Company u. Kimball
Guards, Captain John Taylor, First
| Lieutenant A. zambarone and stoff; g.
| men.
General Fire Extlnguisher Company
Drum Corps. Major George Cspron.
Captain Fred Dyer, Adjutant r. +.
Gardner: loo men.
Roosevelt and Capron Guards Of Nori
Providence. Capt. Thomas Cavanaush
Lieut.. william Mooney, Marshal Josepl
Tesfa, drum oorpe; 80 men.
swedish-Amsrican Republican Club, tw'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-27

z: Don't take away my farming implements and live
stock. I'll need them my business next month"

News Item from EsopusJ Judge Parker the victim of
hunters when Jersey delegation called pay their
spec Anything portable that they lay their
taken, even chickens being carried off.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-27
TAFT HERE NOV. 5.
Secretary Of War to Speak In Intiatry Hall
SATURDAY. Afternoon Of Next Week.

Arrangements have been completed by
the Young Mems Republican club OF
Rhode Island for the appearance in this
city Of Hon. William II. Taft. secretary
OF war.
An open rally 10 10 be held In Infsn-
try hall on the afternoon of Nov. s. the
rally TO be preliminary to the grand burst
OF enthusiasm OF the evening. the Re-
publican state parade. Secretary Taft
is TO speak at the that rally.
or the other national speakers sched-
uled 10 appear here. Hon. Joseph @. Cam
non end Hon. J. Adam Bede will speak
at an open meeting In Infantry hall on
Saturday evening at O'Clock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-27
RETIRES FROM BUSINESS.
R. B. Little Is Succeeded BY Jsre Campbell
In The Eastern Coal Company.

Mr.. Robert r. Little has retired from
the management Of the Eastern Coal
company OF which corporation he was
the president
Mr.. Little hss been In the local coal
trade, 45 years. He started what Is now
known as the Providence Coal company
and later established the firm OF r. b.
Little & Co.
lie is succeeded In the management OF
tho Eastern Coal company by Jere Camp
bell of Boston. n graduate OF the Masss-
chusetts Institute OF Technology, who
owns 70 patents on coal-handlins machin-
cry.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-27
WESTERLY ENTHUSIASTIC.
Campaign Banner Raised by Republicans
Under Most Auspicious Conditions.

A Roosevelt Fairbanks banner was raised
over the Square in front of the Hixon
at Westerly last evening. An attendance
Of 5000 graced the occasion.
There was a concert OF campaign music
by the Westerly band. also selections by
the Colored Republican Drum and the
Cyclone Drum and Fife Corps.
The affair was in charge OF the Repub-
IIcan town committee. and the cheering
was led by Judge Edward NJ. Burke,
Chairman. The banner bears pictures OF
Candidates Roosevelt and Fairbanks and
also the names OF Adm II. Capron for
congress and George Ii. Utter for gov
renor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-27
GAS WAS ON.
essrvs Mahsssy Was Nearly Overcome BY
tho Flowing Fluid Yesterday.

George Mahoney. who lodges at 70 FL
bow street. was found in semi-conciouse
condition by his iandlsdy. Mrs Mary Mar
TIN, at O'Clock yesterday afternoon
sbe was passing his room and detect
enG escapins gas forced open the door Of
nahoney's room.
Ths apartment was filled with gas
which had escaped from a fixture. the
cock Of which had accidentally been left
partly open
Or. A. w. PETIT OF the Emergency hos
eltsI was called and treated Mahoney
no vss later talcep 10 the 5th station as
- sanity u Quest&onsds
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-27
CENTRAL FALLS

The common council met last evening.
About the most important measure acted
upon was a resolution introduced by
Councilman Wilbur providing for an ad-
ditional policeman. This matter was
discussed IN a very earnest manner by
Councilman Gilluly. who thought the po-
lice force was costing enough at present
The resolution was sent TO the joint
standing committee on police
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-27
The Weathef

UNIVERSITY HALL.
BROWN UNIVERSITY.
FORECAST:
From p. m. Thursday to 8 p. m
Friday. For Providence and vicin-
,tv. Fair ana continued cool to-
, night and Friday
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-27
NEWSLETS
TwILLGHT.

TWILIGHT.
INST A dash OF deep warm carmine
Lighting up a sky of gold;
Just a twitter OF the song-oird
rser IT'S head its wings enfold;
Inst a whispered sigh of parting
rrorn the slin-kissed hill TO breeze;
lust a gentle farewell nodding
Ys the greeting OF the trees;
Just a sunbeam's feeble fiutter
T'er Il sinks to nights repose,
Fer a star half bashful. peeping,
Brings the twilights dewy close.
]. II. JONES, JR-
Thomas Linehan. sturdy beggar. was
sent TO the farm for six months ny
Judge Sweetland today.
Mrs. Lillian Bowes of s47 William street
Informs the police that ring. valued AT
ee was stolen from her room Tuesday.
Coleman coniey OF 22s Plain street re-
ports a copper work board, valued AT W.
stolen from his back yard. Wednesday
Ellen Martin of 2S6 Plain street COM
olains that some person threw stone
through a pane OF glass at her mousse
last night.
Samuel Carter. colored, and Mary F'raw-
IN the 9Th district court today, for i'm
proper conduct
Four hens. a rooster and l3 chickens,
all valued at $40. were stolen from Mrs.
James w. Cooper's hen coop at 40S Prai-
rie avenue. Tuesday night.
Harry Kennar's grocery store. at AS
Gladstone avenue. was entered by use
of a duplicate key last night The In
truder got nothing better than l5 cents
worth OF cigarettes.
John Deviin was fined $50 and costs in
Judge Sweetland's court today for fraud
ulently receiving a coat. valued at $l2. the
property OF John w. Bender, knowing
the same TO have been stolen.
Napoleon Gallant was paced on pro-
baton until June q. 1905. by Judge Sweet
land today, for the theft of metal valued
et 81 from the New York. New Haven
A Hartford Railroad company.
Ernest Claims store at 254 weybosset
street was this morning discovered to
have been entered by way of a. rear win
dow. A rife, valued at $40. two revolvers,
valued at 81. each and other articles
worth S., were taken.
Patrick Smith was today held in $500
by Judge Sweetland, for trial tomorrow
morning for an alleged assault upon
Margaret Mcwilliams. Ten days ago. 80
Maggie says. Patrick threw a broken
tumbler and cut her forehead.
Thomas Dooley, Is years old was fined
SIS and Juvenile costs by Judge Sweet
land today, for throwing a stone which
struck Harry Perlman In his side. Perl
man is a Junk gatherer and was on Val
lev street when he was struck.
George II. Carter OF IS Tell street. EN-
ployed at the Merchants Cold Storage
plant on Kinsley avenue, was burned
about his eyes, at $40 o'clock last night
by the explosion OF an alcohol lamp. DIR
Saver Hasbrouck attended him.
zugia Iagilia's grocery store at 444 Al
wells ave was broken into last night and
tobacco valued at $5.7b and 81 In pennies
was taken. Pasqualli Loffert's grocery
n 40 Knight street was also broken Int
last night and tobacco valued at 2.4
taken.
AT the special gospel meeting held las
evening at Wanskuck Methodist churet
Rev. Archibald McCord preached an In
teresting and impressive sermon. Mr.. +
Foster La Tour sang, Jesus, I'll &
through with Thee" and welcome fo
Me-" The next meeting in this series wi
occur sunday. For full particulars see III
Saturday News.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-27
ADVERTISING IN THE
NEWS.

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-27
THAT BEST GIRL OF YOURS

will be glad 70 see you II you have clean
shave and your face Is soft and smooth
from using "EAsY. SHAVE" the new
lather. Buy package Of your druggist
for l6c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
JESSE BROWNS FUNERAL.
Services at Late Observation-Disclosures
Placed in Vault.

Funeral services were held yesterday
afternoon at 4:45 o'clock over the remains
of Jesse Brown, at his late residence 1891
I street northwest. where he died Tuesday
night The casket was placed in the ball
room of the Brown home and the doors of
open making a large assembly room. Large
Quantities of palms and floral tributes
sent by various clubs and many individual
friends of Mr. Brown. were banked at one
end of the room. Rev. Roland Cotton
Smith. rector of st. Johns Church. con-
Quoted the services. One floral piece that
was particularly noticeable was placed so
as to form a background to the minister as
he spoke. This was a large horseshoe
wreath made of lilies, roses and evergreen.
1t was sent by the employees of the House
of Representatives.
The friends of the deceased were present
in large numbers. The rector followed
closely the Episcopal service. delivering no
culogY The only music a solo. 20,
Rest in the Lord" by Mrs. Charles II. Hen
ney accompanied on the piano by Henry
II. Freeman organist of ST. Johns.
The body was placed In the family vault
at Oak Hill cemetery.
The following were the pallbearers: Ad-
miral Taylor. Admiral Evans. Mr. Glover
DR.. Magruder.. Mr. Thayer, Mr.. Rowland
Mr.. Blair Mr.. Hitchcock, Gen. Whittier,
Mr. Mitchell. Mr.. Jay, Maj. McCawley. Mr..
Mcclure, Mr.. Phillips, Mr.. Nelson Browne,
Mr.. Chew and Mr.. Stevens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
ROCKVILLE AND VICINITY.
General and Personal News From
the Capital of Montgomery County.
,ndence of The Evening Star.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star
ROCKVILLE, Md. June "a, 1904
The mayor and members of the council of
Rockville and Gen. George II. Harries, vice
president of the Washington and Rockville
Electric Railway Company, held a confer
ence In Washington yesterday afternoon in
regard to the re-entrance of the road into
the town of Rockville. Nothing definite
was agreed to, but 1t is understood the way
was paved for an early adjustment of the
differences existing between the company
and the town. 1t now seems probable that
the extension of the road to the court
house at least Is a matter Of very short
while.
Mrs. Ella c. White has returned to Rock
willie after spending several years with rel
atives in Virginia.
Mrs. Irene Grimes of Pasadena, Cal. is
visiting her mother, Mrs. Matilda Ricketts,,
near this town.
Mr. James McKelly of this place, for
merly of Loudoun county, Va, and Miss
Matte Carson of this county were married
here this morning by Rev. Thomas J. Pack
ard, rector of Christ Episcopal Church. the
ceremony taking place at the home of the
minister.
At meeting of the council Of Glen Echo,
held last evening. Mr.. Thomas M. Talbot
of Rockville was elected attorney to the
board. The board also decided to purchase
at once a reel and 800 feet of fire hose.
Arthur Baker and John Williams. young
cOlOred men or this place, were before JUS
tice of the Peace Brewer here yesterday
upon the charge of dsorderly conduct on
the streets Of Rockville. Each was fined
81 and costs.
Miss Katherine A. Cavanaugh. daughter
of Mr.. Timothy Cavanaugh of this county,
was among the recent graduates from the
Academy of the Visitation Frederick. In
addition to other honors Miss Cavanaugh
was the recipient Of gold medals for French
and music
The Rockville and Glen Echo base ball
teams crossed bats on the Georgetown Col
mer winning without difficulty by the score
of 10 to O. The Rockville boys felded in
excellent shape and batted hard and time
ly, while their opponents played rather
loosely in the field and We're unable to sue
cessfully negotiate with the puZzling
curves Of Harrss, the Rockville pitcher,
who allowed them but five hits. two of
which were scratches. The batteries were
Harriss and Dawson for Rockville and
Chisholm and BranZell for Glen Echo.
Miss Sadie Dougherty has returned to her
home in South Carolina after spending sew
eraI weeks in Rockville visiting Rev and
Mrs. Robert L. McNatr.
A license has been issued by the clerk OF
the circuit court at this place for the mar
rage of Mr.. Patrick Gleason of Washington
and Miss Nettie Gertrude Wilbur of this
county.
Mr. Cy Cummins who has friends in
Washington and throughout this county, Is
reported to be quite i'll of the mumpS. 1t
was currently reported that he was in
rious condition as result of being bitten
by a pet dog, but this was incorrect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
KENsINGToN NEWS.
Entertainment for the Benefit of Noyes
Library-Briefs.

Sperial Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
KENSINGTON, Md. June %. 1904.
The Lynwood Minstrel Troupe. a company
of young men from Linden. Nd. and vicin-
ity. gave a performance in the Kensington
town hall last night for the benefit of the
Noyes Library of this place before a large
and aDpreciatiye audience. The troupe Is
iosntor Me 81 c. sehaefeT and W. E.
Birgfeld. tambourines: Messrs. H w. Brig
field and ]. c.. Parsons. bones; Messrs.
Noble Clagett James Benedict, Jack Moss.
Albion Van Week Ray Thompson. Tom
Ray Brice ClagetE Charles Benedict, Ro-
land Ray and Mortimer Clarke. The ac-
CON panists were Mrs. F. A. Birgfeld and
Mrs ]. f. Benedict.
The Noyes Library. to which the proceeds
OF the entertainment Is to be devoted. Is a
local Institution which was established by
Mr.. b H. Warner and handsomely endowed
by Mr. Crosby 8. Noyes. in honor Of whom
1t Is named Over three thousand volumes
are contained in this library. which Is pa
tronized by most of the citizens.
The official board of st. PauFs M. E.
Church has granted months leave to the
pastor. Rev. Thomas E. Copes. a part Of
which will be spent at the Divinity School
of Harvard University. The evening preach
ing services have been discontinued for
July and August. and the Epworth League
services will be held in place OF the
preaching.
Mayor Eckhardt will preside at a meet
ing OF the citizens to be held in the town
hall tonight to perfect the final arrange
ments for the big Fourth of July celebra-
ton to be held in Kensington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
DISASTER SUITS FILED
GRAND JURY SUMMON
ED TO CONSIDER EVIDENCE.
Apparent Death Roll 941-Five More
Bodies Found Observation-Disclosures
Daughter Identified.

Bodies recovered. wv
Identified dead
Apparent total dead. 81
A dispatch from New York last night
says: Five more bodies OF victims of the
General SlOcurn fire were found yesterday.
bringing the total number Of bodies recov-
cred up to 9O6. Thirty additional bodies
were identified yesterday. The total num-
Der of identified dead is now increased to
S13: this number of missing now stands at
128. and the apparent total number OF dead
at 941.
Among the dead whose identity was es-
tablished yesterday was Gertrude Haas. the
thirteen-year- old daughter Of the Rev. DR..
Haas. pastor Of st. Marks Lutheran
Church. DR.. George H. Semken. the family
physician of the clergymen. In inspecting
clothing of victims at the morgue found
some which he thought must have be-
longed to the girl. He took a sample Of it
to the Rev. DR.. Haas. who recognized 1t as
that of his daughter. The body, which was
buried with many OF other undermined
bodies, will be exhumed and inferred at the
side of the girls mother In the Lutheran
cemetery.
Criminal Suits.
Although the formal inquest into the
General Slocum disaster has come to a
temporary halt, the authorities who have
had the investigation in charge are by no
means resting. and positive announce
ment was forthcoming yesterday that GRIM
inal proceedings would be instituted against
those whose carelessness neglect of duty,
or Indifference to the public safety may
have had something to do with the terrible
calamity.
General Burnett. who said he had been
promised the full cooperation Of District
Attorney Jerome and coroner last night
sent out order for the federal grand
jury to assemble next Thursday and hear
any evidence that may be presented to It.
1t Is understood that for the present, all
official activity In connection with the
catastrophe will be concentrated on prose-
cutiOn for such violations of the federal
statutes have been brought out by the
inquest and the investigation set on foot by
the federal commission appointed by Secre-
tary COrtelyou.
Coroner Berry said last night that In ad-
dition to the great number of witnesses
who already have told their stories at the
inquest great many more remained to be
heard, and that much of the testimony yet
to be taken was of exceedingly i'm
portant nature. The inquest will be resumed
Monday morning.
The county district attorneys office has
800 pages of testimony taken at the coro-
ners inquest and 1t Is said that the list of
witnesses to appear before the federal
grand jury will be selected after thorough
reading of this evidence. Such persons as
In the opinion of General Burnett can give
evidence that will point to the guilt or
negligence of either the owner members
of the crew or other persons mentioned In
the section of the statute are to be sub
pOenaed.
The hull of the Slocum was pumped out
today. 1t will be towed to Erie basin be-
fore search for bodies In the tangled
mass OF iron In Its hold Is made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
EVANSVILLE AND VICINITY.
Committees of Common Council An
nounced by the Mayor.

HYATTSVILLE Md. June o. 1904
Mr. Elmo u Giusta. who has been In
Manila P l., for the past four years, re-
turned to his home here Wednesday even
ing. He remained but a few hours, and
proceeded to New York. his new station
He was employed in the subsistence de-
nartment of the u. S. government in
Manila.
Mrs John F. Mullikin and her little
daupbter of Bowie have been visiting Mrs
Mullikin's sister, Mrs. F. Z. Hurd of West
phalia.
Mr.. T. c. MARI and his family who have
h.o, snerding the winter months in Wash
ineton. returned yesterday to their home
near Richie station, this county.
Mayor Charles A Wells has announced
the following committees of common
council: ewerage-Owens. chairman: Long
and Fainter; water-Welsh. chairman;
Owens and Devlin; street and sidewalks
Maloney, chairman: Owens and Long;
Lehting-Welsh, chairman Devlln ana
Long; health-Devin. chairman; Long and
E,ainter: fire Observation-Disclosures, chair
man: Maloney and Devlin; audltlng-Dev-
lin. chairman; Long and Welsh
special meeting of council was held
last evening when the surety pond OF
Henry A. Miller, contractor for installing
a
Mr. Miller stated that he would begin the
actual work of constructing the system on
July 4 The board approved the bond OF
Town Treasurer Richardson In the sum OF
soo 900 for a period of six months to guar
antee the proper disbursement Of the
money realized from the sale or the sewer
age bonds
The old school property located at the
corner of Johnson avenue and Ravenswood
street was sold at public auction yester
day to Mr. w. P. Magruder for $1,000
James c.. Godfrey was taken before JUS
tice Merrick at the non-jury term OF the
circuit court of Prince Georges county,
who sentenced him to twelve months in jail
for running a gaming table, and also fined
him $500 and thirty days in Jail for selling
LIQUOR without license.
Judge Merrick also heard the appeal of
w. J. Peregoy of Washington, arrested
some time since and fined $40 by a magis-
trate for selling goods in the county with
out license. Peregoy was in the employ
of tea company in Washington, and took
orders throughout the county, and on his
return visit he delivered the goods and
got commission on the sales The recent
act of the legislature requiring hawkers
and peddlers to take out a county license
was the ground on which the arrest was
made. Judge Merrick decided that Peregoy
was acting drummer and not selling
goods which he carried with him and that
his goods were delivered subsequent to the
sales. The decision of the magistrate was
reversed.
Mr.. Arthur Browning, well-known law
yer Of Washington. and son of the late p.
w. Browning of Riverdale, died in Wash
ington Wednesday last.
Mrs. Livingston Browning, Riverdale. at
tended the graduating exercises at st.
Stephens School or Arts, at Anandale, N.
Y. where her son, Robert E. Browning,
took the degree Of bachelor of arts.