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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-22

SOME GOOD BUILDING LOTS IIEPr
at Oakherst. This property ss iporeas-
!ns Ing in value ,aSs 'vsss yeAf TyS Tc5yms z down;
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-22

FOR sALE-ON PINE ST-, NEAR
| Stewart st. two-famfly house; B rooms:
on mortgage. q. Il. n H. J. GROSS.
Managers OF Estates, Union Trust Bldg.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-22

FOR sAI.E-ON DIVISION ST. EAST
Greenwich, broom house; furnace heat:
taxed for 5000; price 5000 G.. L. & h j.
GROSS. Managers OF Estates. Union
Trust Bldg.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-22

WE HAVE PROVIDED MORE Ac-
tual homes for more people In the past
ten years than all the other real estate
agents combined. ISAAC Y. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-22
MISCELLANEOUS.
TO LET.

One cent a word for advertisements
under this heading; one-iaif cent q word
for subsequent Insertions.
TO I.ET-FLAT; FIVE ROOMS AND
bath; rent s12 Il Warren avenue East
Providence.
PORTION OF STORE SITUATED
on corner Of Westminster St. right In
shopping district. Rent according TO
space taken. from so TO SO per month
Address w. w. H.. News Offfce.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-22

FOR SAI4E-ON ACADEMY AVE. ~
room house: all improvements: furnace.
hard wood floors; IN excellent repair
taxed for ssrso; price 5000 for quick sale.
q. L a IL. ]. GROSS Managers of Es-
tates. Unioa Trust Bldg.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-22

COWS AND PIGS. 10 .FS AMI
calves. IL pigs. pungs. sleighs. for SALE
cheap or exchange for beef cows. George
F. Congdon, Knightsville. r. /.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-22

VIXEN YOU OWN YOUR OWN
home you have satisfied feeling, be-
cause You are not wasting money for
rent We anxious TO give partic-
uiars. ~ you'll call ISAAC l.. GOF'F co.
FOR SAIHG-oN RLNG ST. A COT
would like you TO inspect II. ISAAC L.
GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-22
REAL ESTATE.

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under this heading; ooe-haif cent word
for subsequent Insertions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-22

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

FARM IN GLOCESTER, r. l.. NEAL
Harmony; 30 acres one-faniily house
about eleven miles from Providence; prfo'
1900. q. l.. & n. ]. GROSS managers q
estates. Union Trust Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-22

1880 UP REUPHOLSTERS b-PC
parlor suit in silk damask; slip covers In
good linen. $3.50; tl,75 for making over
mattress. c. ]. EHRILCH, 1T North
Main street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-22

GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORE
for sale. One OF the best country stands
In the state of Rhode Island near rail.
road station. Doing about $50 900 business
year. Terms cash Reason for selling
poor health. Address Box Y-5s, News
office.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-22

FOR sALE-s5oo DOWN. BALANCE
on mortgage viii secure a beautiful new
nine-room cottage at Oakland Beach, A.
l. Carpenter. IS Friendship street. Prov-
dence. II. I.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-22

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

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under this heading; one-hah cent word
for subsequent Insertions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-22

ED-REsPoNsIBI.E MAN FOR
bur advertising department; good refer
knces required. inexperienced canvasssrs
heed not apply. Address Box Y-12. News
|bffice.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-22

wANTED-BoYS IN ALL SECTIONS
Z the city 10 carry Newspaper Routes
fter school. good positions are open for
right energetic boys. Apply to a
b.. 9 to s p. m. daily. i2o-l0 Washington
|treet: Mr.. Smith.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-22

FOR 5AI>E-TTfREE CHOICE LOTS
Ia different locations at Washinstop
Fark can be bought for q little Gown and
CO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-14
For Service in Topical Climate.

The transformation of the revenue cutter
Dexter into craft suitable for service in
the tropical climate of Porto Rico is being
rapidly advanced at the revenue cutter sta
ton near Baltimore, but it will be six or
eight weeks before the vessel is completed
All the interior arrangements of her cabin
have been altered to give light and air. and
an electric plant for lighting and ventila
ton purposes is being installed. The YES
sci is also being equipped with a complete
water distilling plant and a large launch
fitted with an alco-vapor engine has also
been added to the equipment of the vessel.
When the changes are completed the Dex-
ter Will be very comfortable craft for
cruising in warm weather about the shores
of the island The Dexter will be under
the command of Capt. Percy w. Thompson.
and he will have with him Lieut. A. L.
Gamble as executive officer and Lieut. W.
f. Atlee and Lieut. VIM. H. Shea as deck
officers. DR.. w. E. Handy will be the
medical officer, and Chief Engineer Urban
Harvey, now aboard the cutter Window,
will have charge of the Dexter's engine
room
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-14
Golden Eagles Elect Officers.

At the closing session of the convention
of the knights of the Golden Eagle the fol-
lowing supreme officers were elected: James
H. Livingston of Baltimore, supreme chief;
Frank A. Williams of Youngstown, Ohio,
supreme vice chief William B. Small of
Lewiston, Me, supreme high priest; John
]. Harger of Detroit, Mich supreme sir her
aid; A. c. Lyle of Philadelphia, supreme
master of the records; Harry p Reinicke
lieutenant general of the military branch;
William Culbertson of Philadelphia su-
preme keeper of the exchequer; Ell Man
chester of New Haven, Conn, supreme first
guardsman; DIR. Ginnelley of New Jersey,
supreme second suardsman.
Past Grand Chief John B. Triebler of
Baltimore was created past supreme chief
in recognition of his services in compiling a
history of the order.
After the installation of the officers the
new supreme chief announced the follow
ing committees: Laws s. j. Southland
Ohio; S. NJ. Harlan, Indiana; j. II. Aull,
Maryland Finance and mileage-John Nc
Kinney, Pennsylvania: j. B. Triebler, Mary
land; John G. Risley. New York; l.. E.
StlZ, Pennsylvania; Joseph Ruch, Pennsyl-
vania. Appeals and grievances-Harry
Morton, Maine; James Young, Maryland
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-14

Chaplin Union, w. c. T. u, held its annual
meeting In the parlors of the. Woman's
Christian Temperance Union building, go
9th street northwest, Wednesday, October
u.
The meeting opened at IL o'clock with
devotional exercises, led by Mrs Sophie
Smith, evangelistic superintendent, Mrs. T.
A. Williams, president, presiding At the
close or these exercises the ladies adjourn
ed to the dining room, where I'LL oh was
served, Miss Howard, Miss Gittinger, Miss
Nichols and Mrs. Van Enson serving as
hostesses Business was taken up at 2
pm.
Reports for the year We're read by the
corresponding secretary, Miss Maggie Git
tenger, and the treasurer, Miss Gussie
Nichols Reports were also received from
the following superintendent Mrs. How
ard, of scientific temperance instructions:
Mrs Calvert, of soldiers, sailors and ma
rines; Mrs. Larrick, of flower mission; Mrs
Sophie Smith, evangelist; Mrs. Van Enson,
health and heredity; Mrs Adams, young
wage earners club; Mrs. Brown, mission
airy, and Mrs. Emma S. Ellis, press
Announcements We're made of the meet
ingS held under the auspices of Chaplin
Union at the Peoples Mission, 80 Penn
sylvan1a avenue northwest every second
Sunday in the month, and of the district
convention of the Woman's Christian Tenn
perance Union, to be held at the Church of
Our Father, Tuesday and Wednesday,
November l and g
Mrs. Mckenzie was elected delegate-at-
large and Mrs. Tolman as alternate to the
district convention and the superintendent
named were elected as delegates
The following officers were elected for the
coming year: President, Mrs. Theresa A.
Williams vice president, Mrs NJ E. Cohen:
recording secretary, Mrs. w. H. Howard;
corresponding secretary, Miss Gittenger;
treasurer, Miss Gussie Nichols
The superintendent of departments of
work mentioned, in addition to Mrs
s. H. Martin of the department of
railroad men and firemen; Mrs. Falconer,
Loyal Temperance Legion; Mrs A. c.
Rosenbaum, temperance literature; Mrs. III.
II. Hendrickson, legislative and petition;
Mrs Ruth Thompson, purity, and Mrs
Harry Johnson mothers meetings. were
elected to serve for the following year
Mrs A. G. Van Arsdale was elected as
auditor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-14
REUN1oN.DF I. o. q. T.
Members and Former Members Of Per-
severance Lodge to Meet.


Arrangements for the ret Mon of the mem
hers and former members of Perseverance
Lodge, /. o. G. r, which will take place to-
morrow evening at Scottish Rite Hall, 90
Pennsylvania avenue northwest, were COM
Lleted last night, sit is said Capt. r. H.
Wood, chairman of the reunion committee,
states that the purposes of the function are
to bring cut the spassve members Of the
lodge, create renewed interest by the active
members and gain new accessories to the
ranks" A special literary and musical pro-
gram has been arranged and refreshments
Will be served.
The committees in charge of the affair
are:
On the reunion-Mrs A. H. Frear, Mr. r.
II. Wood and Mrs. Mary o. Narrower.
Committee on invitations-Mr. John c.
Foster and Mrs. Emma 8. Corbey.
committee on receptfOn-MiSSes Blanche
Neh Laura Bryson, Hoffman, Tennison and
Miller and Brothers Lee, Narrower, Norton
and Prince
Committee on printng-Charles I. Corby,
John Bryson, A. H. Frear and John c. Fos-
ter.
Committee on publicity-John Bryson, s.
W. russell and Kathryn Wood
committee on refreshments-Mr. and Mrs.
John WILKINSON, Mrs. Emma s. Corbey and
Mrs. Kathryn Woods
Oftcers of Perseverance Lodge-Chief
templar, Charles S. Corby; vice templar,
MIS-. Kathryn Wood; past chief templar,
Miss Blanche Neff; secretary. Joseph w.
Nichol; assistant secretary, Mrs. j. Anna
Iennlson; financial secretary, Miss Kate
Sevearlngen; treasurer, Mrs. James Raliff;
chaplain, Miss Louisa Hoffman,; superin-
tendent of juvenile temple Mrs. Mary O.
narrower; marshal, r. H. Wood; deputy
marshal, Mrs. Emma Corbey, and grand
lodge deputy. John Bryson
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-14
PROGRESS OF THE BLIND.
Monthly Meeting Of the Aid Associa-
tion-Reports Read.

The regular monthly meeting Of the
board of directors of the Aid Association
for the Blind was held at the home, 915 e
street northwest, Tuesday. Vice President
Mrs. Julia E. Pond presided
The corresponding secretary reported
that one special meeting was held during
the month and that she had received let
ter from Mr.. B. H. Warner rendering his
resignation as a member of the board of
directors. The board accepted the resigna-
ton with regret
The report Of the house committee
showed that one inmate had been received
since the last meeting and number Of do
nations of clothing, fruit and household
supplies had also been received.
The report of the industrial committee
showed that the men were kept moderately
appreciated The chairman of the printing
committee reported that she had the proofs
or the yearly report, and after she had
read the proofs and returned them the re-
ports could be had in a short time.
The advisory committee made a very ia
vorable report. Mrs Pepper reported much
progress in her plans for weekly benefit
this winter and was instructed to select her
own committee to assist her. Mrs s. G. w.
Benjamin and Mrs. Alfred Wood were
elected delegates to the meeting Of the
alton of Clubs to be held in Novem-
Der, and Mrs Julia E. Pond, Mrs. l.. w.
Calver, Mrs. G. H. Brown and Mrs. Theo-
dora North Mclaughlin were elected al
ternates.
sympathy to Mr.. George Morrison upon
the death of his father, who for many
years was superintendent of the MARYLAND
School for the Blind In Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-14
POLICE IN POLITICS.
Members of Capitol Force Are Taking
Active Part.

Nearly three-fourths of the members of
the Capitol police force are said to be alb
sent leave. Out of a total of seventy
three men there were but twenty on duty
today. These officers it is stated, reserved
their annual leaves in order that they
might go to their homes at this time to
take part in the political campaign The
men who guard the big white building on
the hill are not included under the civil
service laws and rules, their appointments
being purely political. Hence, as mem
Der of the force stated today, they can
freely participate in the political fight
without being hauled before the civil serv-
Ice commission on the charge of offensive
partisanship or pernicious activity.
The records of the force show that the
absentees are distributed among the states
as follows: One in Montana, one in Wyo-
ming, two in Kansas. three in Illinois, three
In Indiana, one In Ohio, two in New Jer
sey, six in New York, seven in Pennsylva
mia, two in West Virginia, three in Mary
land, three in Wisconsin and two in Min
nesota. The others are scattered.
Nearly all the members of the Capitol
police force are said to be active political
workers. and rule were appointed to
their present positions at the instigation of
their senators or representatives for valu-
able campaign services rendered. and, it
was added, they are all republicans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-14
PLEA OF NO AVAIL.
Court Fines Man and Wife for Engag-
ing in Domestic Row.

LIZ al DOHoSC1C NOW.
Maggie Townsend, colored had no diff
Guilty this morning in convincing Judge
Strider that she was William Townsend's
better half" William was involved in a
row with her last night at their home in
Census court and his face was badly dis
figured. A tin basin had cut his right eye
and some hot tea had scalded him about
his face and chest.
The man was SO badly hurt said
Policeman O'Dea, "that had to take him
to the hospital and have three stitches put
in the cut
What was this trouble about?' inquired
Judge Strider of the husband.
1t was started by my chastising her
about not getting my supper for me-" he
answered, but 1 didn't strike; 1 never
struck woman in my life.''
What have you to say about last nights
row. the wife was asked
Its like this" she said. "He don't
want to prosecute and l don't want to
prosecute him. What 1 thought was that
you might take our personal bonds and we
won't come here again.
Yes" said the judge, but it's not for
you to say what the court shall do"
But, the woman said, II didn't mean to
do that to him, and
And what did you mean to do when you
used the tea pot?''
Il was only going to scare him.
Does he get scared when he sees a tea
pot?"
We'll, Judge" the woman said II only
f1irted it at him.
This was disgracefuI row" said Judge
Strider, land you will have to pay So
EACH.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-14
Message to Fraternal Orders.

The thousands of members of fraternal
bodies In this city will be interested in
the following message from John Theo-
bald, prominent Forester who lives at
I'LL York Street, Cincinnati.
Mr.. Theobald writes: For five years I
suffered with stomach troubles having
all the distress and misery that affiicts
dyspeptics 1 could not enjoy eating,
thinking of the suffering that would fol-
low. My food did not digest, and although
l took all kinds of medicines I found
nothing to help me until used Miro ma.
Thanks to this remarkable remedy, 1 am
now cured man and believe that it made
a permanent and complete cure"
Henry Evans is local agent for Mi 10 ma
natures cure for dyspepsia. 1t is in the
form of small tablets and sells at SOC. a
box. The remedy has made so many and
such remarkable cures amongst his Gus
toners, confirming Mr.. Theobalds state
ment, that he will give his personal guar
antee with every box he sells to refund
the money If 1T does not cure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-14
TO STUDY JAPAN.
Normal Glass to Meet at New York
Avenue PRESBYTERIAN Church.

NOILudA S1dSS " MCct dL NEW LUX
Avenue Presbyterian Church.
A normal class in mission study, with
Japan as the subject, will begin it's sessions
tomorrow afternoon at 5 o'clock at the
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
The class will be conducted under the aus
pieces of the District Christian Endeavor
Union and Mr.. W. H. H. Smith, chairman
of the union missionary committee, will be
the leader
The main object is to train persons who
later will organize and conduct classes in
their own societies and churches, but there
is no restriction of this kind upon member
ship in the class. Any persons, whether
Endeavorers not, who are interested in
the study of missions, have been invited to
join.
At the opening meeting tomorrow Mr..
Kihachi Hirayama of Japan, one of the
secretaries of the Washington Y. NJ c. A,
is to appear in native costume and give an
address on the people, customs and relig-
ions of his country. The class will meet
every Saturday, from to o'clock, for
several weeks, until the course is COM
pleted. The textbook will be Sunrise in
the Sunrise Kingdom" by Rev. John H. De
Forest, DID. Last year the union conducted
a similar class, under Mr.. Smiths leader
Ship with China as the subject, and the
results were so beneficial that it was de-
termined to have another class the present
season, and the subject chosen is regarded
very timely and interesting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-14
MOTOR VEHICLES IN DISTRICT.
Total of S52 Permits Issued in Less
Than Year.

During the period from August IL, 1903,
until June 30 last, $50 persons in Washing
ton were granted permits to operate motor
vehicles in the District, according TO the
annual report of the automobile board,
which has just been submitted to the Com
missioners The report states that there
were S5S applicants for permits to operate
autos but five were rejected as incompe-
tent and one applicant surrendered his
temporary permit before the regular per-
nit had been issued
In it's report the board states that the
laws in the District are much less stringent
than in the various states. with the eX-
ception of Virginia. says the report,
every state whose laws have been quoted
exacts a fee from the owner of motor
vehicle, and it is recommended that fee
of 81 be paid for registration of and assign
ing a number to motor vehicles owned in
the District of Columbia, and also that
fee of 81 be paid for permit to operate
motor vehicles in the District Of Column
bia; this is not intended to apply to motor
vehicles to the opera tor thereof provided
that such owners or operators have COM
piled with the law of any other state or
territory in the United States which shan
have in effect similar law.
On account of the similarity of numbers
carried, especially on motor vehicles own
ed in the District of Columbia and also
registered in Maryland, it is recommended
that all motor vehicles, 1.-The motive power
for which is electricity, steam, gas, gaso-
line, oil. naphtha, other similar source
or energy" required by the police regula-
tons to carry number for identification
purposes, have added the letters ID. c..
to the assigned number thus, QGO0 d. c.,
this being required in several of the states.
This is said to be the only way that the
police will be able to identify those who
violate the regulations.
On account of clerical work of keeping
the records and other duties incident there
to it is asked that Congress be requested
to allow the secretary of the automobile
board, now II. M. Woodward, the same SAL
airy as is paid the members of the board of
examiners for steam engineers and the
plumbing board. 1t is also recommended
that the electrical expert be paid the same
salary, viz, $500 per annum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-14
Question fur Civil Courts.

Driving his teamsso as to collide with
a bicycle was the charge upon which
Conway P. BloXtof was arraigned in the
Police Court this morning. young col
ored man named James Rich appeared as
complainant.
Il went to a house to see about putting
in some coal and left my bicycle against a
tree, said the owner of the wheel, land
when this man drove off the hub of his
wheel broke my bicycle. He told me to
have my bicycle fixed and send the bill to
him. l did SO, but he wouldn't pay it,"
Il told him l was willing to pay for a
new rim for his Wheel" said Bloxton, but
he brought me bill for 1875, and didn't
intend to be imposed upon
THE case is one for the civil courts, -
Judge Strider said, land the charge is dis
missed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-14
RFCHABITES MEET.
Harmony and Eagle Tents Hold Social
Sessions

Onward Tent. No. 1921. Independent Order
of Rechahites met in Rechabite Temple
643 Louisiana avenue northwest, last even
ing. Seven candidates were given the mia
tory degree. under the direction of Mrs
Lola V. Marks. deputy ruler. The tent
voted unanimously to join in and cooperate
with the general committee on reception
this evening.
l. was decided to change the meeting
night of the tent to Wednesday in order
that the juniors may meet Thursday nights
and thus avoid interference with their
schools.
Under good of the order remarks were
made by several members
Eagle Tent, No. 2, met in Rechabite Hail.
5c4 b street southeast, last evening After
regular routine business had been attended
to n joint debate was held under the super
vision of j. c. Eler of Jehu Tent, No %
many visitors were present, including High
Chief Ruler Moore, w. H. LIE Strange. Will
IAN Colbert, w. w. BurIew, F. B. Marks.
James Reagan j. j. Murray.
II was unanimously agreed to participate
IN the reception to the high tent officers this
evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-14
ALLEGED MISREPRESENTATION.
Householder Refuses Inspectors Fer
mission to Inspect Premises.


The Police Court was advised this morn
ing that Mrs. Annie 0. Talbot OF 14o3 Cor
coran street had violated the health ordi-
nance which authorizes health department
officials to make inspections. 1t was
charged in the information that she refused
to permit an inspector to enter her house
for the purpose of making an inspection.
Several days ago, 1t is alleged, complaint
was made to the health department that a
party wall was damp, and it was for the
purpose of ascertaining the cause of the
dampness that Inspector Butts was sent to
the house Later Inspector Conrad and a
policemen went to the house, but Mrs. Tai
bot refused to admit them. She informed
them that her house was her castle, and
they did not succeed in making an inspec-
ton.
Attorney Williamson appeared in court as
counsel for the defendant. He had the
hearing postponed until next week, and
said his client had acted under a misappre-
henson of her rights, and that she will per-
init them to inspect her premises.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-14
DIRECTORS MEETING.
Affairs Of the Manassas Industrial
School Discussed.

The board of directors of the Manassas
Industrial School for Colored Youth met in
the lecture room of the Nineteenth Street
Baptist Church Wednesday afternoon, Car
roll d. Wright, president of the board, pre-
siding. There were also present Dr. w. S.
Montgomery, Rev. ]. H. Bradford Rev.
II. H. Warning, Rev. L. L. Marshall, Rev
w. G. B. Pierce, Mr.. H. L. Holmes, Mr.
Henry E. Baker Mrs. E. B. Dodge, Miss
Jennie Dean and Miss ]. E. Thompson.
A report from the principal, Prof. William
c. Taylor, was read, showing the opening
of the present school year under promising
conditions, the attendance being larger
than at the beginning of any previous year
Through the generosity of Miss Emily
Rowland of Sherwood, N. Y, a water
plant has been established on the school
grounds at a cost of $1,000, giving an
abundant supply of water for all purposes.
Miss Jennie Dean of Ludley Springs, Va,
is continued as the financial agent Of the
board.