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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-08
CENTRAL FALLS.

Thomas Duffy, an old and highly re-
spected resident OF the West Side. died
at his home. AIS Pine street yesterday.
after a short illness.
Next Sunday will be observed as Me-
mortal Sunday by the Veteran Firemen.
The members ~ the organization will at
tend service I'm the evening at the Broad
Street Baptist church.
Though the committee on education Of
the city council examined plans for the
new school on the West Side last evening.
no decision was reached
John Coughiin was fined so and costs
by Judge Choquet for violation OF the
screen law. and William McMurrsy 81 for
keeping his place OF business open after
| II p. m.
George II. Tucker was appointed "A per
manent man NJ the Broad street fire sta
tion, and James Browning a call man
for Hose g. by the joint standing commit
! tee on fire department last evening.
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PREPARING FOR CAMPAIGN.
Interesting Meetings Held by Two Rspub.
lIcan Clubs Last Evening.

The Second Ward Republican club held
its first public meeting since Its organiza-
ton In the hall of the Falstar club last
evening. II was an informal affair with
President Holmes in the chair and no
speechmaking. but there was plenty OF
music and refreshments were served. Tho
affair was most successful I'm accomplish
ing it's purpose, which was TO give the
members a pleasant evening and to AFFORD
them an opportunity TO become acquainted
with each other.
The Ninth Ward Republican club held
It's monthly meeting at Dawson street
last evening. with former Governor Kim
ball president OF the club. in the chair.
and as II was the last regular meeting
until fall a large attendance resulted.
Hon. Joseph r Sphinx, Judge OF the mu-
nicipal court OF this city spoke briefly,
telling the audience about the probate
court and the history OF Its jurisdiction
I'm this city. Several members OF the club
spoke on the matter OF registration.
urging everyone to attend promptly TO
this most important matter and 10 see 10
it that their acquaintances did the same.
Before and after the speaking the Hope
orchestra played popular and patriotic
airs. tho audience Joining In singing the
choruses The music was much enjoyed
and the members Of the club showed
their appreciation OF the efforts Of the
musicians by hearty applause. The mem
bers OF the orchestra were: Hugh Cam
eron, violin Fred Valpey. drum; Roy
Allen. cornet; Bandit Zetrerstrom. cello;
william Barrows. piano.
Refreshments were served as usual
during the evening There will he no
more meetings OF the club until Sep
tember. but registration rallies will take
place under the auspices Of the organ
ization during the summer and until
election next fall
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The News Of the State.
BRISTOL.
Horse Gored by Cow Is Shot
by Veterinary--Town Coun-
Gil Holds Meeting.

The regular monthly meeting OF the
town council was held last evening. Bills
against the town were examined and ap-
proved. and referred 10 tho auditor
The Fourth OF July committee will meet
this evening in the council chamber and
all OF those desiring to compete for prizes
in an antique and horribles exhibition are
requested to appear.
The weekly concerts OF the Eagle band
will be begun on the common Thursday
evening Of this week.
The FIRE department OF Bristol will at
tend a special service given In their honor
on Firemen's Memorial day next Sl'nday
evening at 1880 at the Methodist Episcopal
church. A special address will be given
by the pastor. Rev. w. Lenoir Hood.
Mrs Raymon Guiteras and daughter
who have been spending the winter IN
New York, have returned and opened
their summer residence on High street
Divisional orders have been issued to
the Bristol Naval Reserves 10 report foi
one days duty at the Rumford rife range
on Friday of this week. A meeting OF
the company will be held on Thursday
evening TO make preparations for goins
20 the range
Ex-Councilman William IT. Simmons
who resides on the main road leading e
Warren. lost fine draught horse yes
terday the animal being gored by COW
The horse was in the orchard OF the farm
with several cows when one of them at
tackled It. Or. II r. Conklin. thu
veterinary, was called. but found th'
animal too badly injured TO recover. Th'
doctor shot It.
Mr.. and Mrs. BENJAMIN NJ. McDougal
are soon 10 make a trip to Colorado, anC
will be absent several weeks.
Mr. John II Church OF Taunton, super
intendent of public streets. was the gues
OF his brother Stephen w. Church, col
lector OF customs, yesterday.
The intentions OF marriage OF Olney A
Thornton. Jr.. and Miss May n. soper
both Of this town. are filed at the tow
clerks office
John Cannon, charged with vagrancy
pleaded guilty in the district court yes
terday TO the charge and was sentenced
10 six months at the state farm.
II Is understood that Secretary Ashton
OF the Republican town committee viste,
Chairman Holden OF the state committee
yesterday afternoon for the purpose n
ascertaining what is going to be don,
relative TO registration,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-08

Yesterday John w. Peck, the we'll
known farmer OF this town. received
visit from a relative from Maine. The
man from Maine 10 looked upon as one or
the most successful farmers In that state.
and soon after arriving at Mr.. Peck's
homo he asked how dong before Mr.. Peck
was going to show him over the premises.
MT Peck could not understand what the
man from Maine meant by such oues-
ton and so asked FOR information.
WELL" said the man. this haint where
you live is IT, You haint got gas, tele-
phone, hot and cold water on your farm
have you. Haint this your city homeY
Gosh / got nice place and think I'm
some pumpkins at home. but you GER
tainly are way ahead OF me-"
Cant help g." replied Mr.. Peck. I'VE
have 10 have these things here. Why.
n one OF the men oversleep we just go
10 tho telephone. turn the crank ana
wake the fellow UP. We get all OF the
gossip, we know what the market IS be-
fore we leave home, and know what Is
going on I'm the state and city, just as
we'll as IL we lived on Westminster
street"
Mr. Peck then took his visitor into the
cellar and showed him how he generated
his own gas. and from there strolled over
the large farm. explaining 10 him how
every inch OF ground could be watered
should there be a dry season and how
the buildings were equipped for protection
in case OF fire.
The man from Maine was simply as
tonished with what he saw on Mr.. Peck 8
farm.
MORE WATER
Superintendent Pierce OF the East
Providence Water company Is laying n
second six-inch main through the Bright
ridge piat. which is being covered with
very handsome residences. The water SER
vice Is one OF the leading attractions. Mr..
Pierce has also a large gang OF men at
work blasting rocks at the new stand
pipe for the purpose OF laying pipe lead
ing 10 the standpipe. He says 1t may be
three weeks before this important work Is
completed
SENT TO CRANSTON
Two men William Riley and James Hig-
gins who were found I'm barn this
morning were arraigned before Judge
Bliss in the Seventh district court later
on the charge Of being Migrants.
They were sent to the state farm for
six months.
one man was also fined 81 and costs for
being drunk As he had no money he
went over with the 'vag."
GENERAL MENTION.
The town council will meet this even
ing at 7.SO o'clock. but so far known
there is little business OF Importance to
be transacted
There was large attendance at the
meeting OF Reliance Lodge OF Odd FEEL
lows last evening the time being spent in
social way
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-08
VALLEY VILLAGES
New Rector for St. Andrews
Church, Phenlx- Anniversary
atCentreYiIIe Notes.

1t Is very probable now that the ST. An
drew's church in Phenix which has been
FOR exactly year without a rector will
within few weeks be again supplied. on
the Sth OF June last year Rev. Charles A.
Meader preached his farewell sermon and
removed that week from the Valley TO
accept the rectorship OF the St Johns
church I'm Taunton. Mr.. Meader had been
in the Valley for six years and during
that time had made many friends, mis- de-
parture being regretted by many. At
meeting OF the vestry held IN the Parish
House last evening II was unanimously
agreed 10 extend "a call 20 Rev. Thomas
G. Johnson of Germantown, Pa. Mr..
and preached at st. Andrews church and
later In the day visited the parish build
ings and met number OF the people or
the church and claimed TO be favOrably
impressed with all he saw Mr.. Johnson
is unmarried and is graduate OF the
Divinity school in Philadelphia. After
his graduation there several years ago he
was first sent to Washington state where
he passed one year and was later as
signed as assistant TO Dr. Perry OF the
Trinity church I'm Germantown. or course
II can not at present be said whether or
not Mr. Johnson will accept the call but
met him while he was in the Valley are
inclined to believe that he will
ANNIVERSARY OF DEDICATION.
In the Centreville NJ. r. church last
evening the members OF the Willing
Workers OF the church held ntting
service in commemoration of the first
anniversary OF the dedication OF the
church which was finished a year ago.
supper was served in the dining rooms
from O'clock until when the following
program was rendered: piano solo.
Merry Wood Bird" vocal duet Miss
Marion Duke and Evans Phreaned; whis-
tleing solo. Miss Mary Clarke; vocal
duet. Mrs. Arnold and Miss Duke; reel
tation, Earl Tyler: vocal solo. Charles
Plummer: musical Colloquy, Julian
Clarke and Lilha Marsh; vocal SOLO MI -
Parks OF the Boston Conservatory OF Mu-
sic: reading. Mrs A s. Gallup; banjo
solo. Miss Harriet Arnold; duet Miss
Parks and Mrs. Gallup; Ma Sweet and
her Seven Wonderful Daughters. Mrs.
Taber Mrs. -. Adams. Miss Bertha Ship
pee. Miss Bertha Wood, Mrs. Clarence
Howard. Mrs. Phreaner Mrs. Arnold and
Mrs. Gallup.
VILLAGE HAPPENINGS.
F-tskvft1e FTremen met last evening IN
their regular monthly meeting.
At the First Baptist church In Fall
River last evening George ~. Gilbert or
Manassa. Va. and Miss Alice j. Gale
for the past two years the principal OF the
Harris school were united In marriage In
the presence OF a large gathering or rel
atives and friends including quite num-
Der from the Valley. Mr.. and Mrs Gill
bert will reside In the south.
Washinton Lodge, /. q. .. II. met at
their quarters last evening and transact
90 business OF private nature.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-08
WORK MOST WORTHY.
Fres Home instruction CheerfulIy Given The
Adult Blind Of The State.a

The state board OF education is per
forming a work most worthy. under ap-
proprlation recently made by the General
Assembly. and that Is the taking OF a
census OF the adult blind OF this common
wealth. The chief purpose Is to reach all
who have become blind since the age OF
o. or for any other reason have been un-
able 60 attend the Perkins Institution for
the Blind.
Instruction will be given ~ their homes
and without charge IN reading and writ
ing and along Industrial lines, IN sewing
Knitting. chair Gaming, etc.
The public at large are requested 20 as
ale. IN the Advancement OF this work by
sending the address of any blind person
who may he benefited thereby 10 Mary r.
French. "a Beneft street, Providence. or
20 Fanny a, Kimball, as Friendship
street, Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-08
AN INTERESTING BOOKLET FOR
TOURISTS.

In accordance with its usual custom
the passenger department OF the Florlda
Past Coast Railway has issued hano.
somely Illustrated booklet descriptive OF
the Florida East Coast, which Is at once
compendium and guide for the tourist
and winter visitor.
with the cover beautifully Illustrated. the
front page being a representation or the the
old city gates OF st Augustine with the
legend: THE East Coast of Florida Is
The back cover illustrates the sunny
side Of the earth and the inside OF the
cover contains distinct maps or Florida
and the adjacent coast states.
II is especially valuable TO the tourist.
"a ~ gives n description OF each place on
the east coast. the distances, rate OF fare
and a complete list Of hotels and board
ing houses with the daily and weekly rate
Of each which ranges from eight dollars
per week up. The idea tnat only wealthy
people can afford to visit the east coast
son is a mistake.
IN Nassau. n. p, Bahama Islands. &
10 ,'ic do and see IN and around Nassau. 4
curIousity that Is keenly enjoyed by all
tourists in the Lake Of Fire"
Several pages are also devoted TO de-
scriptions OF Havana and its attractions.
General information Is given concern
ing tickets offices. redemption OF tickets.
baggage. train st9p.over privileges'
ira rsnsportation OF bicycles, sleeping car
and chair car rates and other informa tion
~ value 20 the traveller. The attractions.
soil. climate, fishing and hunting sports,
7 etc OF each separate locality Is enter
talninsly set forth In words and pictorial
iv described. The booklet. which Is al
Artistic production. was issued from the
press OF the Record company, StAugus-
fine. Copies can be obtained by address
Ing 7 u Rahner. Assistant General Pas
senger Agent. Florida East Coast Rail:
way. al 81 Augustine. and the booklet
viii be sent postpaid on application.
The New York office of the Florida
East Coast Hotel CO. Is loca<ed at 22l
| Firth avenue-the old brunswick Hotel
bunding.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-08
13 POLAR BEARS TOGETHER.

The stronge, savage and beautiful llv-
ing wonders Of the Natural Kingdom
have never been 80 comprehensively ex-
hibited as they now are In the United
Adam Forepaugh and Sells Brothers
enormous menageries. and will be shown
here on Monday next. The latest ad-
dltion 20 the rare wild beast wonders is
whole Arctic menagerie which actually
includes fun thirteen living. full-grown
Polas Bears--a greater number than even
any explorer ever saw together At one
time.
Even the Ice Trust would vince at tho
cost and trouble involved In securing such
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-08

a cold water congress Moreover. the en-
tire collection is a rarely splendid one.
IL Is full OF interest and instruction.
merits your attention, and the manage
ment hopes will receive IL. The circus and
hippodrome performances do not begin
until an hour after the opening OF the
menagerie doors, and at their conclusion
you will huve another chance 20 Ftudy
these geological treasures. Plenty Of
seats are provided for all In the huge hip
podrone tent, so don't rush blindly to
secure one. Take your time and SEQ
everything. for It is all we'll worth see-
ing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-08

puDncatlOn
Those who pass the cottage on Bullocks
Point avenue formerly occupied by the
late DIR. Pierce. who shot himself some
time ago. were pleased TO notice this
morning that the sign For Sale had
been removed. which would indicate that
the estate has either been sold or rented
for the season. The sign gave the pretty
cottage very lonesome look to those
who live nearby,
The Favorite Whist club Will meet with
Mrs. Durfee Cooke on Crescent avenue
this evening. This will be the last meet
ing OF the season, and prizes will be
awarded. The members OF this club have
had about as much enjoyment from the
game as any I'm the place, and there are
many OF them.
Olney A. Thornton. Jr., the Hon. Levi
s. Winchesters foreman, was married at
Bristol today.
CARD OF THANKS.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Riley desire 10
return their sincere thanks TO those who
80 kindly remembered them in their re-
cent sad affiction.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-08

A public meeting OF the Rhode Island
Veteran Citizens Historical association
will he held tomorrow afternoon at 1880
o'clock I'm the Mathewson Street NJ r.
church at which Mrs. George A. Hilton
will read a paper entitled Historic Land
marks OF Rhode Island"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-08

Patrick shanlev was fined $50 and costs
hv Judge sweetland. today. for an assault
upon Jeremiah Robinson, colored. Robin
son was passing shop down on South
WAFER street. last evening and made
remark about the odor which came from
the place. when shanley reached out and
struck him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-08
sERexADERs CAUSE BRIDES DEATH

Ia Crosse. Wis. June s.--Mrs William
Aeseiin. a bride ~ four weeks is dead ~
brain fever. brought on by an almost in
aistent friends.
Arselin was pOpulsr and a score of his
Over-enthusiastic friends are blamed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-08

James Hayes was fined SIS and costs b,
Judge sweetland, today. for defscing a
building belonging to James Hackett Tho
damages done TO the building was to the
extent OF $50
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-08
GENERAL MENTION.

GENERAL
The Pawtuckets and oneyvilles OF the
Trolley league, put up the cleanest game
OF hall played this season and. in fact
one of the best played. The Olneyvilles
got the worst end OF the deal. the score
being IL to 4 I'm favor OF the Pawtuckets
A lot OF empty barrels were stolen
from the store nj 50 Julian street yester-
day and were found later by Patroman
McIauehlin The barrels had been stolen
by boys who are preparing for July 4th.
An automobile owned by Freeman
Beckworth went wild near the fire station
on Manton avenue yesterday afternoon
1t few across the sidewalk into a fence
and collided with a heavy post. which
was quite fortunate for the occupants.
The four-year- son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Edwards OF 2s Dorchester avenue strayed
from home yesterday and at o'clock
was found on Kossuth street by Mrs.
Iannon. who notified the police, and the
little one was called for later by his
mother.
Odd Fellows hall at Thornton was well
filled with the friends OF Pride OF the. WI
lage lodge OF Odd Fellows last evening.
when a most enjoyable concert was given,
the greater part OF the talent coming
from the membership or families OF the
lodge.
well attended session last evening. when
the committee who had charge Of the
demonstratior Friday evening made It's
report and were discharged with a hearty
vote OF thanks.
Richard Martin, who is subjected 10
fits. Is missing from his homo on Webster
avenue. He Is 81 years old. weighs about
40 pounds. 9 feet inches tall. smooth
face, medium hair and complexion.
On Friday the Riversides OF the trolley
league will play the Pawtuckets at Paw
tucjket and the South Providence will play
the Olneyvilles on the Merino Flats at
Oineyville.
The funeral OF Carmelle Mcdonald. one
Comstock avenue. will be held Friday
morning at $50 from his late home. 20
Messer street.
Margaret Richie. the young lady. who
has been an invalid for some time and
has been kindly cared for by friends, died
at her home. IL Hartford avenue, this
morning.
vaiable horse owned by the What
Cheer Brewing company was taken sick
and died on Huntington avenue. yester-
day afternoon.
The Eighth Ward Republican club Will
hold their monthly meeting IN Odd Pei
lows Hall 29s. Plainheld street. tomor-
row evening. aIM this viii be the last un-
Ill September.
The funeral OF Mary daughter of
Ann and the late Edward Mcdonald will
be held tomorrow morning at 50 Putnam
street
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EAST PROVIDENCE
Maine Farmer AstoniShed by
Up-to. Date Appliances.
Extending Water Service
grants Go to State Farm.

East Providence branch OF The News Is
at / Taunton avenue. Telephone LIZA
East Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-08
RIVERSIDE.

Items Of news can be left at Goff's res
taurant on Eullock's Point avenue and
they viii receive prompt attention and
publication.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-08

OlnevviIe branch OF the Providence
News al Heffenan's News Store, 10
Hartford avenue. Telephone So-West.
The Young Mems Literary and sociai
club will hold a special meeting tomorrow
evening. and an effort viii be made to
change the policy OF the club.
The older members are the most inter
ested IN the movement. and 1t is their
rurpose 10 disband and re-organize on a
basis similar 10 that OF the West Side
club. and make IL more select than has
been the rule for the past few years. III
the older members are not successful IN
the matter. they will. undoubtedly, retire
from the club and form just a club as
they have in mind. for they believe that
Olneyville can support such an organiza-
ton.
GOT Some BACK.
The goods stolen from James Murphy
Monday, were recovered by Parolman
Iaiby. Yesterday afternoon. Mr.. Murphy's
wagon was taken from the square and the
chap that stole II drove TO the Merlno
village, where he disposed OF barrel
and a half OF potatoes. one crate or
strawberries and one OF onions To
woman who conducts a boarding house
for n price much less than the goods cost.
The team was found later ON Merino
street.
Yesterday Mr.. Luby learned where tho
roods had been sold and called for them.
but the strawberries had been disposed or.
GOING TO IRELAND.
p. ]. Fox OF the firm OF Fox and Nc
Namara. with two friends. will start
Thursday for n three months visit to
ireland.
They expect to visit all the famous
places. including Ballinafad. Kish. Cub
Tough, Kilgeha. Strokestown and the
four-mile bush.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-08
IN OLNEYv|LLE.
Movement for Reorganization
If the Y. N. |. & S. Club.
Some tf the Produce Stolen
From PeddIer Is Recovered.

Olneyvllle branch OF the providence
News at Heffenan's News store 10
Hartford avenue. Telephone lowest.
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1904-01-14
JAH-vILLE FOWLER. MO, JAM "A, 1904

matter Of state policy. and the
President 10 to decide. Mr.. Lodge
said all the world knew reyolu
ton was impending 10 Panama;
he read about IL while 10 London.
and of course all this information
flowed in upon the President, and
hr did not exceed his duty IN TAX
ing prompt measure to protect
American citizens and interests
and prevent bIoodshod. Only one
man, said Mr.. Lodge, was killed
the unfortunate aud inevitable
Cbinaman" who was struck by h
Columbian she'll while IN his bed.
This IS not a party issue, no
contended, and he charged his
opponents with hating the sinner
and embracing the sin. Secretaey
Hay was eulegixed; and the
prediction made that future his
torians would give high place 80
President Roosevelt for opening
tho gate way between the two
oceans. lie admitted that men
from his section Of the country
New Englandiopposea the Louis
ania purchase, but said they we're
mistakcn. When charged with
inconsistency in voting for the
Cnban resolution declaring the
people or that island "irce and
independent" the Mass. Senator
said that in bis opinion it was a
small matter whether \ man was
consistent or not.
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1904-01-14
AZ! is R|lasi, z!
n!.lylls9lLlt, !.lyl9

The latest reports say that
there Is great fear that there
can be no peaceful arrange
ments made between Japan and
Rusia, and that both countries
are loseing no time in preparing
for the great struggle. May the
time soon come when they shall
beat their swords into plough
shares and their spears into
pruning 'hooks, and learn war
no more.