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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-28
PAWTUCKET.

State Commissioner OF Public Schools
etock*cli will give a hearing on the
school superintendency matter next Tues
day. Eater he will submit his decision 10
justice OF the supreme court. IL is sim
eerely hoped by every citizen OF this
place save few devotees OF the ring that
q final decision will be reached at an
early day 80 that n possible the able. In
dustr1ous and very earnest superintend-
ent OF schools Mr.. O'Brien may be re-
tained In the position he has 80 ably filled
the past few months
Josephine Delange ard Evelyn Harper.
aged Is and IS years respectively. have
been reported to the police az missing
from their homes. The young women
worked in local mills
Trolley parties each evening ere beIne
enjoyed by many Last evening parties
went 20 Boyden Heights and Crescen,
Park
Judge Tuck fined Joseph Russell t and
costs on complaint charging him with
m assault on Dydime Guilrnette. Patrick
.O'Donneli after a trial was acquitted &c
The charge OF assault on Catherine Ryan
The Pswtucket veteran firemen we're
well represented NJ the muster at cres.
osnt Park today.
Through car service between this city
and Central Falls will again be enjoyed
tomorrow.
Judge Blodsett presided at yesterday
meeting Of the court Of probate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-28
WAS SHOT,
NOW ASKS
A DIVORCE

New York. July 2s.-suit was begun
In the New Jersey court OF chancery. IN
Jersey City, by Rose Agnes Grady. niece
OF Police Captain John +. Kelly. Tor ao-
solute divorce from her husband. VIII
liam Grady, who was released by the
court OF pardons from state prison last
week after serving 20 months OF SEN
tence Of seven years for shooting his
wife.
Grady was suing his wife for divorce
on the ground OF desertion at the time
OF the shooting. He then held respon-
sible position in the Jersey City post
Office. His wife was Rose Agnes Mccor-
mick The couple Quarrelled frequently
and finally separated. A boy was born
to them a year after the marriage.
After the separation Grady constantly
begged his wife to return to him. She
had resumed her maiden name and her
occupation as n school teacher. He
offered 20 divide his salary with her II
she would quit teaching and care for the
child. His wife did not contest the d.
vorce suit. but fought for the custody
OF the boy.
Grady asserts his wife's allega ton In
court rendered him temporarily insane.
Shortly afterward he met her as she
steppel from a street car. and drawing
a revolver after she had refused TO re-
turn home with him shot her, the bullet
passing through one OF her cheeks. lie
then turned the gun on himself. but the
weapon was snatched from his hand by
a bystander.
Grady will not contest his wife's suit.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-28
CENTRAL FALLS.

The common council met last evening.
After a good 8sal OF discussion IL was de-
oided 90 appropriate 800 for the fire.
mems muster on Labor day. The finance
committee recommended $500, but IL was
shown tho muster will cost 1880. 80 the
larger sum was voted. The sum OF slt75
was appropriated for a sewer on Pine
street and $500 for a sewer In Central
avenue
Councilman Gilluly called attention 90
unsanitary conditions IN various parts OF
the city. The council by a vote OF TO
2 indefinitely postponed the bill to APP
propriate $500 for n compressed air whis-
tie at jerks Park
A horse belonging 90 Samuel Besudrey,
while standing In Mr.. Beaudry's yard,
had II legs cut by a miscreant
The police returned a lost child found
on Watson street Its parents yesterday.
A~ys
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-28
HOME OFFICE
TO Be IN
THIS CITY

The already lengthy list OF insurance
concerns established in this city has re
ceived a valuable addition. The equitable
Home Assurance company, which hos
had for some years an office In the In
dustrial Trust building. has moved It's
business from Hartford. Connecticut 10
this city. which is now the centre OF
opera tions for the concern.
This company operates a system where
by on the maturity OF their contracts, It's
clients are secured siooo house. An ap-
piIcation fee OF Sc is charged and monthly
payments OF $50 MI up the time before
maturity. It's securities are In the shape
OF FIRST mortgages on real estate ano ac-
cordine 20 It's president, the concern does
not possess a single creditor.
The president is w. III. Dodge. and the
office OF the company is at room III, IN
dustrial Trust building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-28
LITTLEF|ELD
IS AGAIN.
ARRESTED

s.Afisforeunes never come singiy'-at
least never on Block Island. The law
not content with winding its meshes once
about J. Eugene Littieheld. has circled
him twice and incidentally secured
new victim, one Frank Mott.
The enjoyment Of the return sail TO
mis- home island. following the disagree
able forced visit 90 Providence. noted in
these columns yesterday. was cut on
short on the arrival OF the steamer yes
terday afternoon. Sheriff clifford met Mr..
IltfIeneld at the wharf and gave him the
glad hand, not letting go until he had
brought his prey before the warden S
court, witnessed the bringing against him
of a charge of assault with dangerous
weapon and seen Alvin II. Sprsgue recog-
nized as surety on the prisoners bonds
for $500.
Next turn" came 10 Frank Mott,
charged with simple assault whose bonds
in the sum OF $500 were furnished by j.
Eugene LAttlefield.
These latest arrests are further Sc
Aueis 20 the trouble over the steamboats,
ak the old harbor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-28
BRISTOL.
Hand Lacerated byCircuIar Saw.
: Horse Broke Leg-Congre.
gationaI Club Sale.

George Richardson. an employe at Nc
Naught's boat yards. while at work yes
terday morning with a circular saw
lacerated one thumb and forefinger 20
such an extent that amputation was
found necessary. Dr. o. r. Seigel. assisted
by DR.. Russell Church. performed the
operation, after which the injured man
was taken to his home on High street.
Commencing Friday night the Hero
shofr Manufacturing company will close
down for two weeks. Work at these
shops is slack at present which is usually
the case with boat builders ut this time
of the year.
The new speed launch built by the
Herreshoffs, named the Swifture, was
given a trial OF speed with the designer.
HerreshofY. on board.
She developed remarkable speed, max
ing slightly over "a miles an hour. She Is
30 feet on the water line and very
handsome craft.
A serious runaway occurred yesterday
forenoon on washington street
A horse belonging TO an italian vender
became frightened at tho cars and ran.
coll,ding with a telephone pole which
threw him, breaking his leg He was
shot.
At Mount Hope park yesterday the
members OF United Brothers lodge. 1. o.
a. r. held their annual clambake. They
were conveyed there In patty wagons
MANY games OF various kinds were In
dulged in, the game Of ooseball causing
the most sport. Their dav outing was
greatly enjoyed and was grant success
Rev William T1lley OF Harrison. y. \,
A. here visiting relatives AMI friends. The
gentleman was formerly resident or
Bristol.
The marriage intentions OF Raymond
TsnIndala and Minnie Dias are re-
corded at the town clerks ohice.
A very large number OF persons from
this place attended the lawn party last
evening of Mr.. Howard Clark at his
residence on Bristol Neck. fronting on
Narrarenset. bay. The grounds pre-
sentcd a beautiful appearance. being
beautifully illuminated with lanterns OF
various kinds.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas IT. Henderson OF
Chicago III is I'm town visiting his
mother. Mr.. Henderson Is assistant
manager Of large rubber manufactory'
employing over 1000 hands. He was for
merly' employed at the National India
| Rubber works here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Kinder OF Phila-
delpha. formerly residents OF this town.
| are visiting their parents and relatives.
The large steam yacht Electra, owned
by ex-Commodore u. 7. Gerry Of the
| New York Yacht. club. was here yester'
| dsv anchored or the Herreshof works
with a party OF the owners friends on
/ board.
The large steam yacht Haulia, owned
nv Mr.. Smith OF New York. was alec
| In the harbor ana was anchored OF the
Bristol Yacht clubhouse.
Miss Helen Potter and others have
decided a piece OF land at Ferry Hill &c
| c. N Thurber.
The supper ana sale held by tho
congregational club and Willing Worker,
OF the Congregational church on tn,
church lawn yesterday afternoon from
TO o'clock was well attended and was
! financial success.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-28
FATHER
CAN'T SEE
LITTLE JACK

New York. July 2s--IAttle Jack"
Lieut. Lucius Allyn Bostwick. U. s. NJ.
who for nearly three years has been
attached to tho battleship Iowa In tho
east. died on the North German Lloyd
steamer Bremen Sunday while on his
way TO this country with his mother and
matt 20 meet his father. who had not
seen him since he was six weeks old.
Lieut.. Bostwick is about due from the
east. and the boy had looked forward
TO the reunion with impatient anticipa-
tion.
No passenger was IN better health
than Little Jack" when tho Bremen
sailed on July 16. He became a favorite
with the officers and passengers.
I'm going to see my papa and he's
going to bring me lots OF pretty play
things" the boy would repeat. "and he
isn't going to leave me again in long
time"
On the 22d little Jack" fell I'll. On
Sunday he was worse. DIR. Koepke. the
Bremen's surgeon. did all he could to
save the child. but at dinner. Sunday
evening. while the passengers were chat
ting gayly and the ships orchestra was
playing a merry waltz. the doctor sent
q message that Little Jack" was dead.
A hush fell upon the brightly lighted
saloon and the passengers In evening
dress shed tears Of sympathy for the
young mother and the father. who was
coming from half way around the world
to meet his only child.
The body OF Little Jack" was brought
10 port and delivered to an undertaken
In Hoboken. The mother and the maid
went to Meyers hotel, Hoboxen. Mrs.
Bostwick's home before marriage was
In Kingston, n. Y,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-28
TW1 MOONl|GHTS.
Local Societies Sailed 10 Down River Re-
sorts Last Evening.

Last evening there were two moon
lights" from Providence 10 points down
tho bay. Both were very successful. es-
peciaIly the moonlight portion.
James Wood lodge. No. 80. I. o. o. F..
went 20 Newport and back on the Mount
Hope. leaving Dyer street wharf Mt 3
O'Clock. The committee OF arrangements
was az follows: J. w. Hunt, chairman;
w. l. Kinney. NJ. II. McCunn. A. ID.
Pierce. John j. Greyson.
The Regent Literary and Social club
rounded Hope island on the sauantum
and thanks for the success OF the affair
are largely due TO the special committee:
James Falvey. president; Peter Riley.
treasurer; Albert Johnson, secretary;
Bart Riley. John Lynch. L. Rhode. Ar
thur Bouley. Peter Bouley. John Lyons
| william Roe
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-28
PAWTUxET.

The members OF the Volunteer Fire
company No. met at the engine house
to prepare for the Crescent Park muster
at II 80. About noon they marched down
to the dock on Peck street and boarded
the Crescent Park Ferry. which ran a
special trip for them. The ladies followed
on a later boat.
shortly after o'clock this morning the
engine was loaded on n four horse truck
belonging 20 G. s. Mann and sent TO
Crescent Park over the road.
Tonight after the mid-week prayer
meeting at the Baptist Church there will
be held an adjourned meeting OF the
Pawtuxet old Home and Improvement
association.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-28
VALLEY VILLAGES
Picnic and CIambak0 at Centre.
ViIIs--Farmer's Supper and
Other Notes.

Yesterday morning the members OF the
A. b. Sewing Circle OF Providence came
20 the valley and held a picnic. upon the
old training grounds at Centerville. The
party numbered about 30 and spent a
pleasant day upon the grounds. A bas-
ket lunch was served by the ladies at
about high noon. under the shady trees
and later in the day the members con-
tinued their recreations and left TO re-
turn TO their homes in the city at about
dusk. The members, many OF whom had
never been in the valley before, were
very favorably impressed with It and the
club may visit IL again. In the near fu-
ture.
This afternoon under the direction OF
the willing Workers of the Centreville
NJ. f. church the annual clambake Of the
society was held at the church. the sale
being we'll attended and those who par
took. expressed themselves as being per-
fectly satisfied with the menu. The bake
was prepared by Albert Tyler and Frank
Il. Shippee and a very favorable decision
was given OF the sweetness Of the clans.
The affair was a decided success In every
way and the society found IL the most
profitable one held this year.
PHENIX.
Last evening at the Phenix NJ. e
church vestry the members OF the ladies'
Benevolent society OF the church held
farmers supper. which was we'll attend
ed The supper was served between the
hours OF and and during that time
a goodIy number took supper. Later in
the evening. a pleasing program was rem
dered which included the following num-
bers: Piano duet, Mrs. Florence Place
and Miss Ora Foster: reading. Miss Ruth
Kenyon: whistling solo. Miss Mary
Clarke; vocal solo. Miss Beatrice Le-
Valley; monologue and comic song.
Charles T. Burlingham; whistling solo.
Miss Clarke; piano duet, Miss Place and
Miss Foster. Refreshments were served
| later and n social time followed.
The members OF the SS. Peters and
| Paul Sunday school enjoyed their annual
! outing and excursion 20 Rocky Point to-
day The school left this morning on
special cars and spent a pleasant day at
the Point.
Torrance McCabe and Miss Rose Moran
were united In marriage. at the Notre
Dame du Bon Conceil church yesterday
morning. Later they had breakfast at
the home of the brides parents home In
Lippitt. They will reside In Phenix.
VILLAGE HAPPENINGS.
The members OF the Young Mems club
| OF Oaklawn Baptist church held a sue
cessful lawn party upon the lawn OF the
| church last evening.
A number OF the young men of Cromp-
ton are enjoying a season OF camping
out at Buttonwoods.
The members OF the Knotty Oak Sun
day school held their annual picnic yes
terday in the grove owned by Horace r..
Ralph. near Washington. The day was
pleasantly passed and was concluded al
nightfall.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-28

Some time ago westly Trombly and
Urban Farrell constructed and placed in
position at the foot OF Lincoln avenue. a
very commodious raft. which was 20 be
used by all who cared 10 go In swim
ming. These two liberal hearted young
men were exceedingly angry last evening
when they found that some evil minded
person had cut the raft from It's moor
ings.
They rowed about the bay in the dark
and succeeded in finding the raft near
the Pomham lighthouse. Should they
learn who committed this mean act they
with the help OF one or two Of the leading
citizens will see 20 it that the person or
persons will get their full deserts.
Miss Lena Tallman took party OF
eight OF her young friends In her yacht 20
Prudence Island yesterday. where they
spent the greater part OF the day picking
berries and met with excellent success
Miss Tallman is said 20 have handled tho
yacht with as much skill as any or the
sterner sex.
The executive committee of the River
side Improvement Rociety met at the
residence Of Mr.. Frederick Cady last
evening and talked over matters pertain
ing 20 the morals OF tho town. The
members were loud In their praise % the
police department for closing up one no.
torious place. at Pleasant Blun.
Messrs. Jed" Gardner. Charles r.
Con and Arthur Allen went fishing yes
terday In the naphtha launch May and
returned with large catch of squiteague.
They we're not IN the least "stingy" with
their catch.
MIR A. Y. Remington. the former pro-
prietor OF the Riverside pharmacy. who
has been confined to his home for the
past few weeks. WAS out today for the
fret time
Special Officers Humes and West ar
rested four young men for sleeping out
at al early hour this morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-28
EAST PROVIDENCE
Exciting Meeting Of the Fire
District Is Looked For.
Waichsmokets OFF for Muster
at Crescent rk--0ther Notes.
East Providence branch OF the News Is
ar ! Tsunton avenue. Telephone ll2-z'
East Providence.

ar rsunton avenue. Telephone ll2-2
East Providence.
Tho annual meeting OF the Watche-
noket nre district, TO be held In the town
(, han Monday evening. promises 10 be one
of the most exciting that has been held
IN many years. The Hon. A. N. Cum
ningham, who for many years has been
at the head of the board, will. no doubt.
be reelected, Notwithstanding the fact
that ne has opposition. for many OF the
largest water users are OF the opinion
that q better man for the position cannot
be found as he devotes n good part OF
his time TO the work and does II for the
love of the work.
The salary connected with the office is
not more than sufficient 10 pay car fare.
to say nothing Of the time spent In run
ming about. Since the system has been
installed there has been no tax other than
the $40 for meter and S. per faucet, but,
owing TO the fact that last winter was a
severe one and that many pipes were
frozen the expense was much larger than
usual and some OF the board deemed 1t
wise to levy a ymall tax This Mr.. Cum
ningham opposed. claiming in time the
profits would be sufficient to pay all bills.
making capital of this and will do their
utmost TO be elected Monday.
WANTED THEIR LEADER.
The watchemoket Fire company left
this morning with the "watchemoket'
for the muster at Crescent Park. and II
was supposed by the members that the
veteran captain and leader who has been
sick for some time would be able TO ride
on the machine" TO the scene OF action
At the last moment, however, this plan
was deemed insdvisable. The company
felt aSsH their captain must az least be
on the grounds, so they secured an easy
riding carriage ana the services OF a
young man known as Straps" who Is
undoubtedly one Of the best ieinsmen ir
the state TO drive the carriage. and this
ansures their beloved captain a safe
Journey to the park and return to hi.
home.
MINOR MENTION.
watchemohet square was alive with
hand fire engines this morning enrout,
for Crescent Park where the ninth annun
muster under the auspices OF Narragan
aett Fire company is being held Tn,
srna1l boy was much IN evidence about
the square and not few OF the Older
generation stopped 20 admire the old tim,
1are fighting machines.
Herbert Ansell. Henry Lscoag. Frank
La Roche and Manuel willis who were
arrested nj Riverside by Special Officers
8umes and West were earh fined &
and costs on the charge OF walking the
tracks OF the Consolidated Railroad
company.
A man giving his name as Michae
Jyruan was sent 10 the state farm this
morning for one year by Judge Bliss
on the charge OF being a tramp.
The local Horse Thief Detective societ,
met last evening and decided 20 hold thei,
annual field day at Boyden Heights
T7ursdas. August IL.
Howard lodge. Knights OF Pythias, me-
last evening in Tobin's hall and initiated
one candidate.
Reliance lodge OF Odd Fellows have de.
cided not TO confer any more degrees un.
ell September.
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ron OVER SIXTY YEARS.

MRS. wINsLOw's SOOTHING sYRHP
has been used for over SIXTY years by
millions of mothers for their children
while teething with perfect success. II
soothes the child. softens the gums. al
isvs ali pain. cures wind collie. and h the
bcst remedy for Diarrnoea. II will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold
by druggists In every part OF the world
Twenty Owe cents q bottle. Be sure and
ssk for Nrp winslow's Soothing Syrup
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-28
FOUND YOUNG TESSIER.
Lad Who Strsysd Frsm Plwtuckst Turns
Up Wear, but All Right

Alphonse Tessier. 8 years old. who has
been missing since early Tuesday after
noon. and for whom the police of this and
other cities have been searching. was
found last evening and returned TO his
parents at 42s Mineral Spring avenue,
Pawtucket.
The little fellow was picked UP In the
Italian colony at East Providence by the
police Of that town. and beyond being
considerably fatigued was In good con-
dition.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-28
THE PROVIDENCE NEWS mvn~Ar
The Weather

Boston. July 2.-For New England:
night and Friday. Warmer tonight In
New Hampshire: light south TO west
winds.
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RIVERSIDE.

Items OF news can be left at Goffs res
taurant on Builock's Point avenue and
they will receive prompt attention and
publication.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-28
$222,222.84
FOR TAX
ON LEGACY

New York. July 2s.--After hearings and
examinations which have been In progress
daily for the past four months the tax
on the ascertained present value OF the
estate OF the late William c. Whitney
has been assessed at s222. .222s4. Harry
Payne whitney. the executor. has paid
that amount TO the state comptroller.
The papers were executed and check
for the amount passed at Mineola- in
the office OF Surrogate Seabury, who, to-
gether with c. r. Lewis. treasurer OF the
county of Nassau, and the state comp
troiler, has been investigating the assets
composing the estate since March last
This is among the largest individual
taxes paid in this state, and Is the first
indication OF the business capacity OF the
executor. TO whom the sole management
OF the great estate was left by Mr.. Whit
ney.
The schedules. which are voluminous
In detail, covering several hundred
folios. assessed the present value OF the
estate subject to tax at $21, ,243. .loi The
main items aggregating this sum ara as
follows:
Standard Oil shares ............ S,07s 10000
Consolidated Tobacco shares 4.130 5000
ST. Fifth avenue ........ 400 900. 90
Morton Trust Co. shares ...... 1911, 4l4. 90
Real estate in New York,
exclusive OF 81 Fifth ave-
nue.. including Adirondack,
Sheepshead and Westbury
land ............................ $4,000
Furniture. fixtures and other
personal effects ............... b56, 332. 27
Guggenheim Exploration COM
pany warrants, 20 per cent
paid ........................ ss2, 5000
National Bank OF Commerce
shares .................... ss7,ol427
Race horses ................. 275,oooo0
Electric Vehicle stocks and
bonds 1es,o5oo
Total ......................... ST 2os, ,06O "a
There are in the schedules between 50
and 20 other items OF smaller amounts,
aggregating a little over 5000 900, which
60 TO make up the s21 ono insisted on
by the authorities for purposes OF taxa
ton.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-28

There are In the schedules between 50
and 70 other items OF smaller amounts,
asgregating a little over 100000. which
20 TO make up the s2l ono insisted on
by the authorities for purposes of taxa
ton.