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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-21
BRISTOL.
Probate Court Holds a Busy
Session.. -.Other Matters Of
Interest 10 People Of Town.

AT a regular session of the probate court
held yesterday afternoon, Judge John T.
Reynolds presiding, the following petl-
tions were disposed Of: The petition for
the appointment OF John NJ. Brownell as
guardian OF Mary Eta Finley was con-
tinucd nisi. The petition OF George II.
Peck. administrators of the estate OF Jo-
seph j. Sexton, to transfer property to
the other administrator residing I'm Fall
River. Mass, was granted. In the estate
OF Nathaniel Gadding. Sr. the petition
for the appointment OF Orin l.. Bosworth
as administrator de bonis non was con-
tinued nisi. The account OF l.. S. Hoff-
man. executor OF the estate OF John l..
Shepard. was presented for allowance and
continued nlsi.
Mr. and Mrs. c. n Rockwell have kind
~ agreed TO put the large room in the
Young Mems Christian association. which
was formerly used for a gymnasium. In
more presentable condition. so that IL
can be used for entertainments, social
functions and Sunday afternoon meetings.
The kind offer was accepted with a vote
Of thanks by the board OF managers and
members of the association feel very
grateful to the donors.
The newly formed Company c OF River.
point OF the Second Regiment. r.. r. I NJ
which takes the place OF the recently dis
banded Company G, OF this town has held
Its first election OF officers. The company
is well equipped and IL an enthusiastic or
ganzation.
Mrs Elmira Ball and daughter. Miss
Estella Ball OF Block Island are the
guests OF Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Mott on
Rock street
Robert l.. Allan. proprietor OF the Bos-
ton store, has made an assignment to
Edward III Shepard. the paper having
been filed I'm the town clerks office yester-
day afternoon. Mr. Shepard Is an en-
ploye OF the Calendar, McAuslan 81
Troupe company. wholesale dealers I'm
dry goods Of Providence
The West Side Social club held a bean
supper at the club room on Bradford
street, last evening. Thomas Tobin acted
as postmaster.
The Young Mems Athletic club held a
smoker and supper In Pokanoket hall, last
evening. Vocal and instrumental music
added to the pleasure OF the occasion.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Allen have re-
moved 10 Providence, their daughter. Miss
Grace will remain here being a teacher I'm
the public schools
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-21
WATER-LOGGED SCHOONER
T0WED INTO new YORK

New York. Dec. H.-The water-losged
schooner Edith l., Allen. which reported
last Monday as lying in a helpless condi-
tion near Diamond shoal llghtship off the
North Carolina coast was brought here
today In tow OF the schooner Sabina.
When the Allen was sighted by the
British steamer Taunton last Monday she
was lying low I'm the water and washed
by the sea. The Sabine was standing by
at the time and signalled that she would
give any assistance required. As the Sa-
hine came into the harbor today with her
tow the hun OF the schooner was almost
submerged and the waves were breaking
over her
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-21
DIED..

BoWEN-In this city. Dec. is. 1904
Louisa Martin, widow of Charles w
Bowen and daughter OF the late Richaru
Cornell and Louisa Dana Martin, aged
IS years and days.
Funeral services Thursday, the I'D
inst. at $50 p. m, at her late resi-
dence. 211 Washington street. Relatives
and friends are invited to attend
6oYLAN-In Fall River. Dec. 20. Mrs.
Bridget Boylan. aged "A years. mother
OF Rev. Bernard Boyian Of ST. Josephs
church, Fall River
Notice of funeral tomorrow.
cURRAN--In this city, on the 2Oth inst,
Peter Curran.
Funeral from the residence of his Sis
ter, Mrs Margaret Keegan, No. 16 Dyall
court Thursday morning, Dec. %, at s:15
a. m. Relatives and friends are invited
to attend.
New Bedford Mass. papers please
copy.
FIsHER-At Lakewood. on the 20th inst,
George Alfred. son Of the late Alfred
and Lucy A. (Morse) Fisher in the SD
year Of his age.
Notice of funeral later.
COFFIN this city. on the goth inst,
John F.. son Of Owen ]. and Marry A.
Goff, aged / year and l month.
Funeral from his parents residence,
No 81 Armstrong avenue. Thursday, 22d
inst, at 2 p m. Relatives and friends
are invited to attend.
GoRMLEY-In this city. on the 10th
inst, James Gormley. son Of the late
James and Ellen Gormley.
Funeral from his late residence. No. 20
Olney street. on Thursday, 22d inst, at
$3.50 a. IN Services at the Holy Name
church. Relatives and friends are invited
10 attend.
kEEoAN--In this city on the goth inst,
Mary r. Keegan. eldest daughter Of
james ". and Elizabeth j. Keegan.
aged % years. 9 months and 20 days.
A member Of ST. Margaret branch, No
66l. I. c. r. u.
Funeral Thursday morning Dec %. al
$40 a. m. from her parents residence.
No. Providence street. Relatives and
friends are invited to attend
New Bedford. Mass, papers please
copy.
LEWIs-In this city. the 2oth. at the
Home for Aged Women, Sarah Ann,
widow OF Ellis Lewis, aged So years
Funeral services az the home on
Thursday. the 22d. at IL o'clock a. IN.
Relatives and friends are iavited 10 at
tend
MlLlER-In Valley Falls, on the goth
inst. William Miller.
Notice Of funeral later.
PURNELL-In Washington, u. G., at the
home Of her niece. Miss Amanda v.
Bowen. on the 18th inst. Mrs. Mar
garet A. Purnell. widow OF Rufus Pur-
nell aged 50 years months and is
days
Notice OF funeral later.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-21

Even "A hreproof building, constructed
wholly OF steel, brick, tiles and cement,
cannot be occupied In New York without
the most rigid inspection OF the electric
light wiring. The Glen Island disaster has
revealed the fact that no provision has
ever been made for the inspection OF the
wiring OF steamboats,. on any sort Of
tinder-hoX craft with wooden hull
and infiammable superstructure the eacc-
trio light wires may be strung as the
owners please. Further sacrifice OF life
should not be necessary TO bring about a
thorough revision OF our antiquated
steamship inspection laws. New York
World
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-21
LILIES ASSIGNMENT MAY
PREVENT RE0PENING OF BANKS

Conneaut, o., Dec. 2l.-O. G. Lille. cash
ier OF the closed First National bank OF
this city and president and owner OF the
Marine Savings bank at Conneaut Tar-
assignment
10 was stated yesterday that both banks
would be able 20 open with! ma week or
ten days. but the assignment OF Mr.. IAl-
lie puts a new aspect on the whole affair
No statement OF Mr.. Lilies assets or LA
bllitles IS given out
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-21
JOYCE BROS. co. ATTRACTIVE DISPLAY

Isn't n the sensible gift that appeals
10 most people nowadays? on all sides
one hears the answer yes and de-
cidedly II IL 40 The frivolous and un-
necessary have taken n hack seat. so 10
speak. and It's the serviceable that has
come 10 the front
joyce Brothers company, who have
stores at i7a-iS1-4sS Westminster street
this city. and at 10 Park place, Paw
tucket. have one of the largest and most
complete lines ~ clothing for men, women
and children that can be found I'm any
establishment of it's kind. There Is every
thing To please young and old and their
prices are well within the reach OF all;
IN truth they sell on both the cash ana
credit system. II your wants are many
(and they probably are) at this season OF
the year. YOU can ease your. burdens by
obtaining gifts on credit and all this at
Joyce Bros. company. and at either Of
their stores.
Their terms were made 10 suit your
circumstances and Il r. a pleasure for
them 10 open n book account with their
customers.
with each purchase made from their
extensive stock OF wearing apparel for
men. women and children. prior TO christ
mas whether for casn or credit. they
will present free 90 each customer rebate
checks representing one-tenth Of the
total amount OF their purchase. which
wni be accepted by them at face value
as cash for any article IN their store n
presented before Dec. 26. 1904 You arc
thus enabled 10 secure absolutely free
of expense Christmas presents ~ yoIr
own selection.
Make joyce Bros CO visit and be
convinced % their iibcrallty.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-21

Missouri should at once Join actively
I'm the work of promoting uniformity or
interstate legislation. This state has with
the other states recognized the need for
assimilatcd laws to regulate the more i'm
portant social domestic and business re-
lations. and some years ago our general
assembly nut law on the statute books
authorizing the appointment OF three
commissioners TO represent Missouri IN
the general interstate project to promote
uniformity which was inaugurated by
New York st Louis Republic.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-21
FALSE REPORT OF HUSBANDS
DEMISE CAUSED WIFE'S DEATH

New York. Dec. Alan unfoundod re-
port OF the death OF her husband from
years has cost tho life OF Mrs Catherine
shaffer AT her home In Union nm. n. J.
Shaffer had been ~ with pneumonia but
is recovering \ child of the couple. who
lived with the mother, was told that he
was dead She ran home and broke the
news The mother became hystcrical
passed from one convulsion 10 another
and died In a few minutes
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-21
FATHER OF BRITISH NAVY"
DIES AT PORTSMOUTH

Portsmouth, Eng, Dec. 21.-Admiral Sir
Erasmus Ommanney, the Father of the
British navy" died here this morning
after a long illness
He was the last survivor OF the Battle
OF Navarino, fought in 1877. which resulted
in the destruction OF the Turkish feet.
The admiral was born In 1914 and entered
the navy I'm 1926
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-21
What Others
Are Saying

The demand that the South shall cut
loose from the Northern Democracy and
go II alone appears TO be growing weaker
as time brings the ardent advocates OF
such severance TO more sober renec-
tion. ."-Galveston News.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-21

up pretty WELL and will be rather governed their opinion
ordinary of his life than by statement how
false made by 1t is likely the contents OF the
Golfers will be increased materially by the proceeds of
contemplated that anyone will Jail So far
punishment by law Col Lawson need have fear
than he had Of Col Greenes gun.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-21

THE powerful navy OF Great Britain
has repeatedly prevented the outbreak Of
hostilities which would have been far
more costly than its construction and
maintenance. The telegram OF the Kaiser
TO President Kruger after the Jameson
raid might have led 10 great trouble but
for the sea power of England, Chicago
Tribune
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-21

Perhaps might be well for certain statesmen in New York
recall that extremely prosperous times is safer for
brethren to dwell together in harmony.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-21
TO BIRD LOVERS
AND SPORTSMEN

The Commissioners OF Birds again tes
20 call attention TO the necessity of pro-
vidng some food sor birds during the Sc
we're winter months. Tor the birds ssSout
the farm and garden, tie scattering abou,
OF the swoepings OF haymows. bread and
cracker crumbs. and table scraps, with a
few pieces OF suet tied In the trees for
the Iesh eating species. will savs many
birds frtm perishng cf hunger. And a
small quantity Of grain placed on the
ground. ~ the hnunts OF quail and TO.
newcd after each tall of snow will enable
them - survive. as well fed birds can er-
dure any degree ~ cold
CoMMiS5tDNERs OF BIRDS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-21

1t doubtful if the contributions of William Shakes
English much excitement have the
burning words of Lawson on oil.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-21

Within month three million dollars have been sent to Ireland
will be long before OF it returns in the form OF rugged
bodies and hearts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-21

uIcnnI makes belts grin the pu.ieys prD-
fISGul. tects their from steam and We
sr ana prevents sls ss,nS soE oEs 80 70
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-21

"The hopes OF agitators that President
Roosevelt would be raised 10 dizzy
heights OF self-sufficiency by his extra
ordinary personal triumph in the election
have been extingushed by unmistakable
evidence that sober calculation will con-
troll action and that party sentiment Will
be studiously consulted I'm all important
matters. "-Pittsburg Gazette.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-21

seek divorces after death, is OF
running the divorce evil into the ground"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-21

what ails football7' asks a New York
paper Nothing the matter with the game,
but the players have ailments ranging
from conclusions to fractures. es."-Denver
Republican.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-21

There be uncertainty about the inauguration ceremonies
but there can ho be naugurated
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-21

When Wall operators decide to fight duel they
cold bottles instead OF cold steel
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-21

For few minutes yesterday looked Providence might
have building of its
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-21

Even I'm this land there is talk OF re-
stricting the possibly more brutal social
ed sport OF football and that is an en-
couraging sign. though America may he
slower I'm giving attention 10 the human
tiles than Spain is."-Bufralo Courier.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-21

PuRNELL-In Washington. ID. c., at the
home Of her niece. Miss Amanda v.
Bowen. on the 18th inst. Mrs. Mar
garet A. Purnell. widow OF Rufus Pur-
nell aged 50 years. months and Is
days
Notice OF funeral later.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-11-05
T,4r DIFFERENCE,
Between the Governor of Colorado and
Nevada. -e-

A few days ago on the train going
to Tonopan . little scene was enacted
which is wen worth recording.
On the car with Governor Sparks
and wife was q poorly clad woman
with little child. She had scanty
allowance o. food in a papec box AMI
seemed worn down with anxiety AMI
hard times.
Mrs. Sparts noticed the appearance
of the woman and took pains to get
acquainted VT her. The Governor
was also move by her friendless con
dition and they invited ner to dinner.
She refused in a shrinking way and
finally the Governor had a well cook
ed meal sent into the car for her,
and he and his wife did everything
possible to make it pleasant and COM
Portable for her.
She thanked them with a full heart
and finally as they nearly reached
pie who he vas. She was informed
that it was Governor Sparks.
| She arose from her seat and at
once advanced II the Governor:
| 81 want to shake hands with you
sir. | am from Colorado and they
deported my 'ueh9nd from that State
at the point Ct bayonet. There is ;
coed deal O. difference between yot
and Peabody No miners wife woul]
dare to offer to shake hands wit
Peabody"
The old Governor grasped her han
and Mrs. SHARKS also gave her
hearty shake and the woman. wit;
tears in her oTos, got of the trair
thankful tina j. the free land of tn
sagebrush thnt che found a GovernO
and his wife Who don't think then
selves above 7,aating working peopl
on a common level.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-11-05
SOUSf'i VISIT
Ills Popular Tro;9a f Musicians =
Play Here Wedae seay.

The coming visit CT John Phillip
SOusa with his er : hend. is one 0.
the NEST interest ne cveat3 q the
musical season an3 tbs popular Oh
ganization will d1uh-'es. 4 race ve.y
l3rge audiences II its ccncerts al
the Carson Opera lbs 91,s W-sdres-
day afternoon.
1t would be idle T. :-o--- .f~t S.,usa's
POPULARITY is des re. 80 : recen.
writer, or that Ii m>rra music has
"a genuine attraction. %~vsn IS : gen
uine musician, and his vol clways
has Individuality and Si2caritE CT pur-
pose. There is r.&oh ciet eInnss in
his handling of MS themes end MS
music always has celebrating ga;ty.
To get the full entC~ucnt Of SCusa'v
music, one must haer it from his own
SOusa is an individual as . Conductor
as he is as a COR 1Cser. lie has drill
ed his band untl tcey have acquired
a remarkable erseHet]A, an: = perfect
understanding Of his .p-ontion,
Sousa is refres' inE7v honest in the
matter Of encores. continues ne wri,
er. You have only to ak for thenl
and you get them vi hOut DELAY. Re
does not go thrCE2h tho farce o. leav
ing the platform. ~2tnrrins to bow MS
thanks in pretended d;fHGenoa: he
promptly resumes his place and calls
his hand to attention, ana gives on,
of the swinging S:ua marches or :
song without delay.
Mr. Sousa is now engaged uDon hi
regular biennial continental tou
and will presen, his world famou
band here in q Characteristic Sous
concert, with Mss Esteile Liebina
soprano: Miss Joseia Strauss. viOlir
? ist and Mr.. Hernort =. Clark corno1
ist.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-11-05
Or tire 6 OK List.

For the past few DAYS Geo. Keith,
the Silver nominee for Justice of the
Peace has been laid up with rheuma-
tism, this has been the reason why
he has not been among the active
campaigners.
Mr.. Keith, rs long as he was on
deck put up ono Of the gamest kinds
of a fight, but his cid enemy has down
ed him temp ~2rjlv. Don't forget
that he is Tho proper candidate for
the place and + il every way quail
fed to tao care Of the Office.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-11-05
A sQukRF skCkDOWN.
The Republicans Afraid to Meet
Sn'ythe on the irrigation Question.

Srythe on the Irrigation Question.
1t is announced that Hon Victor II.
Mccall Secretary Of Commerce and
Labor, will speak in Reno Saturday
night and will devote his speech large
y to a discussion of the irr' gation
issue. william E. Smythe. OF Cali
| fornia was asked whether he would
reply 10 Secretary MetceIf IN his
/ 50 7ech Monday night and promptly
range ? joint debate between Secre-
| tarE Metcalf and myself upon the sub
! iec.? We would be certain of a big
/ audience of a big audience equally
| dividcde between the friends of both
parties and meeting thus fad. to
face, there could be no possible es-
cape from defnate conclusions as to
! tie merits Of the question"
Tho suggestion was Immediately
adopted The text of the Challenge
was as follows:
Chairman Republican State Central
Committee, Carson, Nevada.
Tear Sir: The paramount issue in
Nevada is the question irrigation
and domestic development Under
stanfing that Secretary Metcalf is to
discuss this question from the Repub-
lean standpoint at Reno Saturday
night. the Democratic State Central
Committee respectfully suggests that
a Joint debate would contribute most
powerfully to 2 correct understanding
e the matter on the part Of the voters
With this end in view. we respect
, fully invite Secretary Metcalf to meet
: the Hon William E. Smythe, Of Cali
, fornia and divide the time with him
Saturday night.
Very respectfully yours,
E. L. BINGHAM,
Secretary
Chairman Sweeney reports that he
laid the matter promptly before Chair
man Mills of Carson and that the
Republican leader emphatically refus
I ed 10 entertain the proposition for
i moment Fe wanted to know VIII
Z S.rythe was, said the whole thing wa;
e a trick Of Senator Newlands and de
IS cipred the Republicans would ho'.
J. ter meetings in their own way an
o that the Democrats might do tn
same.
is Mr.. Smvthe's comment on Chairman
it Mills action is as follows:
e "Nevada's Republican platform dc
cI9res that the Democratic claim t
=. c-nGi+ for the irrigation policy is
n t~avestrv on fact and justice. 1t is
10 regretted that they are unwillln
70 submit this proposition to frank an
Oman discussion. All we could q
was to offer them the chance | hor
IS home Democrats will go to hear tn
y distinguished Republican Cabinet @
n ficer and that the Republicans Wi
:. honor me with their attendance
~ nv = &c ing
" Hon. William Smvthe will spea
to a. tie Opera House this evening ar
H. the Appeal hopes that George Nil
viii frd time to attend.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-11-05
EVERYBODY INVITED.
Foot Ball Today.

a lively game e football vii b.
0lzyed today at the track. The In
ltan, School team and the second team
from the State University will try
conclusions, The Indians are in goo3
metal and should give the white chaos
, greet hustle, There is nc question
as to the popularity Of the game AMI
those attending will see one Of the
liveliest scrimmages that can be put
I'D on the gridiron.
The small admission Of rs cents WI
be charged in order to defray eS
DensPs.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-11-05
TN

A vote for airy member of the Rep
ubIican Legislative ticket is a vote
AGAINST Governor John Sparks for tbs
United States Senate.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-11-05

Prime ribs of beef. 1919 cents; rib
steak. 3 ms for % cents; picnic hams,
u cents choice corned beef, 3 TBS for
% cents. fresh eggs, guaranteed, 30
cents a dozen at
THE EAGLE MARKET.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-11-05

st@NS-
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-11-05
THE EAGLE MARKET.
NMA>l
FOR u. S. SENATOR,

a vote for Jos. Raycraft. Henry
re'renretch and ?. r.. Petersen IS a
vote for Governor John Sparks for
the United States Senate.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-11-05

George Coving and Ben Barnes afj
IN from TonOpah.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-11-05

Considerable sickness is reported in
Tcn0pah and GCdfield since the cold
weather. set in.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-11-05
MASS MEETING TONIGHT.

This Evening in the Opera
House William z. Srythe AMI
-. :. Rartine will Discuss the
Issues of the Day.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-06
nENAGED BY RUSSIA.
uHAT WAR In FAR EAST MEANS
TO sCANDINAvIA. E

Stockholm (swedenl spec,a,

".
No matter how the present Russo-Jap-
nese war may end, the Scandinavian
countries must be prepared for all posi-
be leventualities. This is the editorial
,ouhsel of Varia, the illustrated MONTH
" of Stockholm. Swedes and Nor
segians have been much exercised over
The. oppression of Finland. Says the
Varia, in commenting on the increase
IN the term Of military service In
sweden: \ II
Knowing only too well the unappeas-
able land-hunger Of the Muscovite. the
Swedish government has arranged for
extensive mobilization, In order to as
sure the readiness CT the army. One
of the most important points, from q
strategic view, is occupied by the
island Of Gothland. situated in the
midst Of the Baltic, rightly known az
the eye of the Baltic This island il
now heavily fortified and garrisoned. .
Sweden must take still further meas
ures to insure her safety. says this mag
azine, which is pleased that the harbors
of Stockholm and other Swedish cities
have been mined and garrisoned.
The Scandinavian press in general
fears to give utterance to any convic.
tons that might incur the hostility o.
Russia, but the Varia, in rather un.
usual article. speaks out boldly abou
the warsin the faf east The interest,
and sympathies Of the European ma,
lions, it. says. are more evenly divided
than the Fest Of sthe:wprld imagines. 4.
Those powers that desire the ad
vance Of culture. liberty and progress
as England (and America). sympathiz,
with Japan, while those nations tina
stand yfory militarism, despotism ant
the REPRESSION Of tie rights land priv
leges OF the masses-that il to cay, tn
powers that still Cypress and hinder Thu
progress of liberty and enlightenment