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

The ferry traffic out Of this place to
points on the east shore is growing larger
every day, and the lines tc Crescent Park
and Boyden Heights are doing a very
good business. Last year the launch that
run TO the former place and started from
the Farris wharf at the stream was only
n small affair and would seat only about
% persons by tight squeezing Now the
Goff Brothers OF Riverside have had TO
get big launch which they had con-
struoted expressly for the business at the
Chase Pulley company's plant on Pitman
street.
The craft II s5 feet long over all and
ten feet beam. drawing 2s feet OF water.
A nine horse power. r. l. Moto Co. engine
drives the boat across the bay in less than
10 minutes. There are seats for So and con-
siderable standing room also.
Several days ago the captain, r. Read
and r. Con-, the engineer. became mem-
bers OF the United States Volunteer Life
Saving Corps and last night the COM
naming officer OF the Narragansett dis
trict delivered a ring buoy for rescure
work Ia the officers OF the ferry 10 be
carried on the boat at all times.
At a special meeting Of the Pawtuxet
Baptist society held at the home Of the
president, George b. Arnold. a communi-
cation from the Prudential COMMITTEES
concerning the parsonage property on
Fair street was presented for the con-
sideration of the members. II was recon-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-07

mended that the house upon which there
was a mortgage. be sold II fair bar
gain could be made. as the burden OF the
property was becoming considerable in
addition 10 the church debt.
Both the tenements In the old parson-
age were rented but needed repairs that
should receive immediate attention were
beyond the power OF the society at this
time and II was voted TO sell the property
at once. A purchaser was found almost
Immediately as Frank and Albert Cole
were ready at once to make the purchase
and take possession.
From the proceeds enough was realized
TO pay or the mortgage on the building
and havs.some for the church debt The
Prudential committee comprised George
b. Arnold. the president; William NJ. Lee,
the treasurer; and Rev. 1homas +. Bart
lett. tbs pastor.
Another matter was brought up that
proved OF great interest. That was I'm re-
lation to the pastors salary and In view
OF the rapidly improving condition Of the
finances OF the church. II was decided TO
increase the amount heretofore paid.
The Improvement In the financial con-
dition OF the church as well as the In
creasing interest in It's work is almost
wholly due 10 the efforts of Rev. r. e.
Bartlett. who left much easier and n
financially solid pastorate. 10 help the
Pawtuxet church reduce It's mountainous
looking debt and assist in bettering the
condition OF the community. II was with
great satisfaction that the society voted
the increase In the pastors stipend. Tues
day night.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-07

Through fleets OF white sailed pleasure
craft past the anchored yachts and war
ships In Newport harbor. passing under
the guns OF Fort Adams. as well as near
the peculiar shaped mass OF rock. known
as Beaver Tail the steamer Larchmont
OF the JOY line will carry another party
OF pleasure seekers next Sunday, weather
permitting, up the Vineyard sound 20
Cottage City. The excursion will be the
second that the Joy Steamship company
has conducted this season and this time
the boat will leave the dock at a. m.
IN order to arrive at tho Vineyard earlier
in the day.
The beauties OF Martha's Vineyard are
well known, and the fact that the round
trip can be made for 81 in addition to
the attraction OF the long sail along ono
OF the most beautiful water ways In the
world cannot fail To attract msny per-
sons.
The splendid orchcstir from Keith's
theatre. under tho leadership OF Prof.
Herman will be on the boat and render
n concert OF tho finest music In Its
repertoire In addition 10 this catering
20 the senses the needs OF the inncr man
wi1l be looked out for by the chef and
his corps of assistants In the dining
saloon after the usual style on this weh
known boat
The management with an IDEA OF safe
guarding the comforts Of its patrons has
announced that the number OF the tickets
will be limited. 80 that no fears for a
crush need be entertained
Electric cars will also await the arrival
OF the steamer on South Water street on
its return.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-07
WILLIAMS SPEECH.

In some respects the speech of John Sharp Williams
Porary chairman OF the Democratic plausible
able in others Aippant
4 was amazingly denagogic surprisingly
sentiment of the American people Mr. Williams attempted
hu Roots mastery and logical exposition of Republican principles
and Republican performances effort failure indeed
almost hasco, arrayng
and unsupported assertions against the indspuabe facts
of recorded history.
Nor was Mr.. Williams percepiby convincing in his
assault the Chicago platform He
pointed phrases but they partisan
rather than appeal the open
for example that Republicans constitute party passivt.
action of obstruction progress
OF outandout partisan uy induges
racies and purposey shuts his plain
record Equally insncere and wide of the his
the stand pat maxim lis born of cowarde and fear
move Republican recital of things
accomplished most of ancient history great
history he simply amusngly bright expense
When Mr. Williams exhors the Democracy array itself
against Rooseveltm and its volcanic epve and reckless char
act he plays the of political Frankense and plays
poorly for the bugaboo will fghen
ki,e most imorous among his Democratic following.
1t is however when he considers negro suffrage plank
the Republican platform that Mr. Williams
OF dangerous dnagogy His prophecy period
certainty business disturbance
states as the result of Republican victory in November shows
him incapable of dealing with question gravey important
broad minded American would He viewpoint
reckless politician seeking spread
false alarm for the purpose gaining
vantage
In indeed contained in this
decaaon In keeping with all this consider the
Bambino the Republican convention;
alteration OF My Little Alabama Coon Georgia Why
all thus pearranged Why the two little
white girls placed the platform with negro boy
march around with him. carrying hags Who
accidental? What the pretended lesson
subtle symbolcal meaning of meaning any white
Republican dares words7 Or left negro
speaking audiences adapted TO
negro traits, tendencies and longings7"
Such assertion insult the American
consideration of deceny and aron the intelligence
who permitted himself after all
be said be entirely surprising coming
who, with exception represents constituency
In the United States and who the in
the south disfance and right have
e counted for the purposes representation
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-07
VALLEY VILLAGES
knights Of Pythlas to Remove
Their Quarters Other Notes
Of General Interest.

At a meeting OF Narragansett lodge NO
& Knights of Pythias. at Phenix. held
there on Tuesday evening. 1t was voted
TO remove the quarters of the lodge from
its present quarters 10 the second moor
OF the Hoxie building nearby. The rea-
son for this intended chance IL claimed by
the members TO be a result or the
stringent measures Of the owner OF the
hall now used by them, as their landlord
prohibits dancing in the hail. claiming
that the building was not constructed Tor
IL. AS some OF the membeiv are In faVor
Of holding socials and dances In the nail
instead of being forced TO hire other halls
when such times are held. IL was decideo
after some discussion. TO remove TO the
other building The new place VIII nave
to be reconstructed. as II was Formerly
used for one OF the departments OF the
Hoxie brothers store before that concern
became defunct. AS yet IL cannot be said
whether or not any OF the other hodges
which use the hall in the Hines build
ing. intend 10 go with the Pythians or
not but an invitation has been extended
to them and the Pythian Sfsterhood, at
least. will. without doubt follow the
knights. At present the hall is occupied
by the following societies; Narrasdnsett
lodge. X OF r: Anchor lodge. knights or
Honor: Kent lodge. New England Order
OF Protection; Good Samaritan lodge
Knights and Ladies' of Honor, and Mar
ragansett assembly, Pythian Sisterhood.
PHENIx.
From the NJ r. church this afternoon
the funeral over the remains or Mrs
Katherine Sherman. who died at her
home in Pawtucket on Monday. were held
The service was very largely attended, as
the deceased was we'll known about the
village. having been a lifelong resident
until about two years ago. Rev. John
Mcvay, pastor OF the church where the
service was held. had charge or the
obseuuies, and at the conclusion the re-
mains were carried TO the Greenwood
cemetery where they were Inferred. The
deceased IL survived by husband.
Last evening, under the direction OF
committee OF the young men OF the St
Andrews church, n social dance was held
In the parish house on the banks OF the
Pawt,ixet The affair was attended by a
goodly number OF the young people OF
the village, all Of whom expressed them
selves as having passed a very enjoyable
evening
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-07

agricultural prospect than presented This country
vast and usually the that section almost always
experiences drought while another flooded by rains
This have had of ran but has
suffered seriously drought and believed the danger
of destructive drought has passed for this least Then
reported the boil weev is causing much less damage to
growing cotton than anticipated
Although concerning the condition of wheat in the north
nothing that indicates any serious
shortage yield whole there justification for
anticipating revival of prosperity which will have for its
large will for his seasons toll
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-07
DIED..

eAoLEY-In this city, on the 5th inst.
Harriet J.. wife OF John 8. Bagley, in her
6sth year.
Funeral from the residence OF her
daughter. Mrs. walter J. Eddy As Hud-
son street. Friday. the sth inst. at
o'clock p. m. Relatives and friends are
invited to attend.
BlY-Entered into rest, July 9Th, 1904,
Cora Bell, wife of Harry w Bly,, and
daughter Of r. n and Francis Lamb.
Funeral Friday. the sth inst. from her
late residence. Mumford street Phenix.
r. l., at 2 p. m. Relatives and friends
are invited TO attend
New Bedford papers please copy.
DEvRoN--rn this city. on the 6th inst.
Thomas M. son OF Michael j. and Bee
Devron.
Funeral Friday morning. the sth inst.
at s:a0 o'clock. from his parents resi-
dence. IL LAndor street Requiem mass
at the Cathedral at Q O'Clock. Relatives
and friends are invited to attend.
FLEMiNo-In Togus. Me-. July a. MI
chaei Fleming. son Of the late James
and Ann Fleming formerly Of Provi-
dence aged SO years.
Burial at Togus. Me. Tuesday. July 8.
GRAY-In this city. the 5th. Benjamin
l. Gray. aged 70 years.
Funeral private.
HALL-In this city. the 9Th inst. George
Brown HALL
Funeral services Saturday. the 9th inst.
at o'clock p. m. at his late residence.
No. b3 Vineyard street. Relatives and
friends are invited to attend without
further notice
o'NEIlL-rn this city. on the sth inst.
Mary Elizabeth, wife OF Frank J.
O'Nenl.
Funeral from her late residence ia
Chester avenue. Friday morning. the sth
inst. at o'clock. Services at ST. MI
chaers church. Prairie avenue, at $50
o'clock. Relatives and friends are In
vited to attend.
ROONEY-In this oity. on the sth inst,
Albert A., son OF william J. and NJ
Jennie (Baker) Rooney, aged years
and months.
Funeral from his parents residence.
242 Cranston street. Friday, sth inst, at
2 p. m. Relatives and friends are in
vited to attend.
RANDAll-In North Scituate, the bth
inst. Abbe r., widow Of l. A. Randall.
In her SD year.
Funeral Friday. the sth inst, at
O'Clock p. m. from her late residence.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend
without further notice.
Eastern Connecticut papers please copy.
WEesTER-suddenly. July Bth. Chari.,
Francis. son OF Charles and Isabel I.
Webster, aged 16 years. 2 months ana
days.
Funeral Friday, July sth. at q u. m
from his parents residence, No. Ist Nor
wood avenue. Edgewood. Funeral pri-
vate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-07
REPUBLICAN
PARTY'S 10Th
BIRTHDAY

Jackson. Mich. July 7.-Five thousand
people assembled In Loomis Park here
yesterday TO celebrate the 5oth anniver-
party under the oaks in this city. July
Q. 1854, 1t was here on that date that the
irst state convention acting under the
name OF "Repubiican' was held.
Secretary OF State John Hay. who was
private secretary to Abraham Lincoln.
the first Republican president. was the
orator or the day. Other distinguished
guests present were Speaker Cannon OF
Senator C. #. Fairbanks OF Indiana. Re-
publican candidate for vice president. and
United Stotes Senator's r. A Alger and
]. G. Burrows OF Michigan.
The city is hung with bunting and band
concerts on the main street preceded the
arrival OF Secretary Hay and Senator
Fairbanks. with committee OF promi-
nent Republicans. on special train from
Detroit.
Speaker Cannon arrived Tuesday night.
James O'Donnell OF Jackson presided
over the morning exercises at Loomis
Park. Mayor william III. Todd OF Jackson
delivered hearty welcome TO the visitors
and Gov. Aaron T. Bliss briefly respond
ed. Attorney General Charles A. Blair OF
Jackson then read an able paper on the
history OF the Republican party
Thomas O'Brien OF Grand Rapids, the
next speaker. was introduced as one OF
the participants In the original Under
the Oaks" convention In 1854.
An interesting feature of the exercises
was a body OF Fremont voters and men
who cast their ballots for the ''Pathnnd-
err" for whom thousand prominent
seats had been reserved.
1t was IL 2:ao when the morning exercises
at the grove were concluded. The distin-
guished guests were Immediately driven
TO the Hotel Otsego. where they were
rendered a reception until 1870 o'clock.
Then there was a half-hour's Interrupt
ton OF the days program for luncheon.
Soon after 2 O'Clock tho afternoon pro-
gram at the grove was resumed A tre-
mendous audience was present when SEN
ator j. C.Burrows OF Michigan introduced
Secretary OF State John Hoy, the orator
of the afternoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-07
TWO BOYS
KILLED BY
LIVE WIRE

Chicago. July 7.--Anton Ceskoski ana
Eugene Gothic. each II years old. have
been killed by electricity. They were dig
ging earth worms In an alley preparatory
to a fishing excursion. which had been
planned for today, when they received a
shock from fallen wire. Anton at
tempted TO throw the wire aside. He
screamed and fell and his companion
seized him by the leg In an effort 10 drag
him away. He. too. fell and both were
dead when the hospital was reached.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-07
LOVING CUP FROM MANAGERS
Leo SsmusIs, Of Outlet Company, Enter
talns Them In Return on His Birthday.

As an evidence Of the deep esteem In
which the proprietors OF the Manufactur-
ers Outlet company are held by their
host OF employees. Leo Samuels, one Of
the proprietors Is showing to his multi
tude OF friends, a magnificent silver low
ing cup with three elaborately carved
staghorn handles and on the face OF the
cup is the following inscriptions
Presented to
Leo Samuels
by the
Department Managers
OF the
M anufacturers Outlet Co.,
July 4, 1904.
The occa sion OF the presentation. which
was made through Samuel Sterner, SUI
perlntendent OF their mammoth store, at
the close OF business, Saturday evening,
was that Monday, July 4, was Mr.. sam
uels birthday, but as the store was, OF
course, closed on that day saturday even
ing was the only time that all OF the
managers could be present to present the
cup.
Mr.. Samuels was taken completely by
surprise, but he replied most feelingly
and IN return invited all OF the managers
10 his home. l51 Arnold avenue, Edge
wood. on the afternoon OF the Fourth for
a genuine celebration.
The invitation was accepted, the de-
partment managers did visit Mr.. Sam
uels az his Edgewood home. shared his
generous hospitality and participated In
a most enjoyable. delightfully."- memorable
and truly patriotic celebration.
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NEEDLESS SHOOTING.
One Boy Ina'cts Serious Inlu1 10 Another
ls He'd In $1,000.

Justi Ronzo. 10 years old. wss before
Judge sweetiand to-day for an assault
with a pistol upon Manola Ferrauti. eight
years old on Arthur avenue last Sat
urday afternoon.
At Ferrsutrs legs ami discharged every
cartridge.
one OF the bullets made = serious wound
and for that REASON Ronro was held In
1900 for trial on July 18TH.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-07
THE CROP PROSPECTS.

This weeks reports encouraging, particularly
esrding the condition OF cotton concerning which chief
bureau OF statistics of the department agriculture the
average condition g than three pounds higher than
at this period OF the for the
west which is fast becoming the principal supply
6ition is especially strong
The outlook in that section also very promising T
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-07
DISTRESS AND DAMAGE
CAUSED BY OHIO FLOODS

GAINESVILLE. Ohio. July Much distress
and loss OF property are reported
throughout the lower portions OF the city
and in sections OF Muskingon county be-
cause OF foods. With but little cessation.
a heavy downpour OF rain has continued
since o'clock Wednesday evening
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-07
DEAD At AGE or i02 YEARS.

Chicago. July 7.-Benedict Mondel. 100
years old. Is dead at the Jewish home for
the aged. He was In perfect possession Of
his mental faculties 20 within Ave min
utss ~ his death.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-07
THINKING
FOLKS

need food that will keep brain
and nerves we'll nourished else
the brain grows dull and tires
quickly.
Suppose you spend a few min
utes studying the subject and a
few days on an easy pleasant
trial of CRAPE-NUTS food that
will furnish a clean cut argument
to drive the facts home
A strong, sturdy, money making
set of brains can be built on
Grape-Nuts and trial proves it.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-07
MAGIC HAIR STAIN.

FOR brown or black. prepared b,
GEORGE ORMSBY. Wig Maker and HAIR
worker. lss fremont street. Boston. It II
simple. safe and easily applied; contains
no lead poisons; use II once and you
will never use any other. BLANDING a
BL.ANDING. 81 Weybosset street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-07

probable that the unpopular Democrat at
will such rough did Premier Bafour
night He beginning the clotue
proceedings and members howed him down with cries of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-07

James Sweeney pleaded not guilty 20
the charge of stealing harness from
James McGrsth. IN the s'h district cour.
today ana was held In 800 for trial next
Tuesday
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-07

Evidently the New Haven believer in safe
Fourth for he held invitations for proposed har-
ony gathering factions because of inadequate
postage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-07

Possibly the vigorous applause exPresdent Cleveland
general disgust the delegates with having received
much silver in exchange for bills at St. Louis.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-07

william H Profit. colored. Is years
old was today placed on probation by
Judge sweetland. He was up for va
grancy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-07

''Mr. Addicks seems able to manage the
Republican politics OF Delaware. but the
real test will come when he undertakes
10 deliver the Blue Hen goods in Novem-
Der Then he will be likely to find his
match."--Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-07

Russell Sage is paga Some has noted that
his against vacations but amphcaton OF Scooge
argument against the Christmas holiday
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-07

respect least Bouke Coran record has been
candidate he supported and he advocated
been endorsed by any convention.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-07
What Others
Arc Saying

'If satisfactory arrangements can be
made with foreign countries TO permit
the establishment OF American immigra-
ton agencies within their borders the
work would unauestionably be worth all
II would cost"-Chicago Record-Herald.
"Bryan's prediction that Parker's nom
nation is highly improbable Is good
indication that the judges nomination is
assured."-New York World
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-07

"ofovernor-Chairman odell seems to
have accomplished his purpose Of putting
Elihu Root out OF the race for the Guoer-
Material nomina ton. Buffalo Courier.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-07

You will certainly know going Rhode
Island while gone the
entire season You have The News you while away
IS cents month Send subscription and address.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-07

"The prohibition platform holds that
there Is no real Issue between the Repub-
lican and Democratic parties, the So
called issues being mere pretexts over
which they wrangle for office. e."-Galves-
ton News,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-07

Mr. Charles Neuman. one OF tho many
popular members OF the Dot Karroli Stock
company nj the Empire. VIII have a
prominent role in Quincy Adams Saw
YER the coming season.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-07

One OF the most interesting OF the
American dramas. a story OF the con-
tinual strife between capital and labor.
The Lost Paradise" will shortly be pro-
duced by the stock company at the En-
pire.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-07

Great Britain Is bound 10 &c to the
assistance OF Japan should Russia obtain
the assistance OF another power. For
Germany TO shelter the Port Arthur
squadron at Kiao-Chou would unques-
tionably elicit strong Japanese protest
The Mikado would probably construe IL
as an act OF war and invite his British
ally to live up 10 terms OF the existing
treaty. ."-Philadelphia Inquirer
After all. one cannot blame Parker
too much for keeping still. when the
quality OF a good deal OF Democratic ora
tory is considered. ."-Cleveland Leader.
1T must appear therefore, as was
stated three years ago. that the Worlds
Fair is not an injury 10 ST. Louis. but
decided benefit The after results will not
be a reaction. The Worlds Fair really
marks the beginning OF the new st.
Louis."-St Louis Republic.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-07

A beautiful southern drama. "A Daugh-
ter OF the South" will he seen at the
Empire week of July iith.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-07

Premier says will dissolution of parliament
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-07

Peabody of Colorado has abolished military rule 1t
vas poor rule and should have been established
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-07

Friday evening OF this week. at the
Empire. elegantly coiored photo buttons
Of Miss Kathryn F1rnell. the popular
leading lady OF the stock company. viii
be given as souvenirs 20 all the ladies'.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-07

The News will be sale the ST. Louis Exposition and
De obtained in front of the postoe the gate leading the
Administration Building, the principal fair the
various hotels