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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-20
PAWTUxET.

There was a very interesting meeting
Of the Volunteer Fire company No i
last night at which II was decided TO
attend the muster at Crescent Park. July
2s In response 20 the invitation OF the
Narragansett Engine company OF River
side Daniel r. Simmons was chosen as
committee TO arrange for the trip. which
will probably be made by boat, leaving
village about II O'clock.
A communication from an organization
In Milford, Mass, In reference 10 mus
ter that may be held at Charles River
Driving Park. was received and met with
considerable favor from members who
remember pleasant visits TO this pretty
place. The matter was tabled till the
next meeting.
A clipping from the Rockville Leader
was read. giving an enthusiastic account
OF the Fire Kings recent victory, and II
was received with applause.
Captain Johnson reported that he had
collected the $50 In prize money won
at the recent muster and turned II over 10
the treasurer Bills amounting 10 S421
were audited and ordered paid.
For the benefit OF the new members the
clerk reported the record OF the Fire King
since she has been In possession OF the
ters attended was 81: first prizes won. 8;
total. Nl7b; second prizes. 8; total. $3.50;
third prizes 2. s175: four prizes, 3. 800;
fifth prizes. 2. SOS: grand total. $1Ta6 In
addition the company won the silk ban
ner at the Cranston Jubilee celebration
and silver trumpet at Narragansett
Park several years ago.
Votes OF thanks were extended 10 Miss
Bloomer. Rhodes Brothers and Mr.. Spear
fAr cri ffa thA - T.,f..
. The meeting adjourned shortly before
10 clock
Today the "Gypsies" arrived on tho
lawn OF Trinity chapel. where a sort Of
festival will be held tonight. Tents and
awnings were arranged there last night
and today the decorations were put in
place.
Harrison NJ. Gorton son ~ OFFICER
Charles Gorton Of the Warwick police.
went down the river with several friends
yesterday afternoon and he made n new
record for the local swimmers by swim
ming from Gaspee Point 10 the foot Of
Spring Garden street. There the stream
OF cold water that was coming out from
the Pawtuxet river made swimming diffl-
cult and he was taken into his boat.
The silver cups won by the members of
the Pawtuxet Canoe club at the yacht
club races were on exhibition in a glass
case In the Rhodes boat house.
There was another OF the river con-
eerts by the graphophonS-men last night
that was listened 10 by a large number
OF people.
The attendance at the picnic OF the
Baptist church yesterday was not only
large. but the arair was one OF the most
ENJOYABLE held there in some years.
Steward Massard OF the Rhode Island
Yacht club picked up a small catboat
adrift OF the wharf yesterday afternoon
The sail was not IN stops and there was
small white pennant flying.
G. w. Woodwork and family OF Spring
field arrived on the club 'Srse IN the
naphtha boat Alta yesterday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-20
BURIED At EOGEWaOO.
Funeral Of Mary Katherine Arnold Held
This Afternoon.

At o'clock this afternoon at 81 Kenyon
street. the late residence OF the deceased,
the Rev. John r Brown OF the Central
Baptist church conducted the funeral
services OF Mrs. Mary Katherine
Cweeden) Arnold The services were very
simple and burial Immediately followed
at Oakland cemetery in Edgewood. Floral
pieces were sent from the Ladies' Aid
society and the Bible class OF the Central
Baptist church. both Of which numbered
Mrs. Arnold with their membership.
Mrs. Mary Katherine Arnold was born
in Philadelphia. July 2s. 1897. the daughter
OF John r. and Mary weeden OF James
town. r. I. Her early years were passed
at jamestown. at which place she re-
ceived her education. In 1860 she went
with her family TO Lonsdale and later TO
Norwood where she was married IN 1862
20 William w. Arnold ~ that place. Soon
after her marriage she came with her
husband To Providence where she pa ssed
the remainder Of her life.
For many years she was identified witt;
the work OF the Central Baptist church.
having served in its many societies and
committees at various times She was
at one time president of the Ladies' Mis-
sionary society connected with the church
Her husband and one brother. Charles
w weedeu Of Plainville. Conn. survive
her.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-20
PAWIUCKEI.

~ The first anniversary requiem mass for
the late Rev. James Lennon was solemn
ized at At. Mary's church yesterday
morning. Rev James A. Craig was the
celebrant. Rev. j. c. Tennian. the deacon
and Rev Joseph Little. sub-deacon.
Many friends assisted at the mass show
ing they had not forgotten one OF the alb
lest priests and most earnest young men
ever connected with this diocese.
The convention OF the trade unions to
arrange for a suitable celebration OF La
Dor Day met last evening Michael Dono-
van was chairman OF the meeting and
William j. wclch. secretary. The senti-
ment OF the delegates seemed To favor an
outing down the bay on the day 10 be
celebrated
Messrs. John McCann. Herbert Long
worth and william ]. Welch were sp-
pointed a committee on transportation.
part OF their duties being visit TO the
various shore resorts 10 determine the
place TO hold the outing.
A committee or three. consisting Of
Messrs. John r. Nesbitt Joseph Brickell
and Thomas II. Kenney. were appointed
on rules, TO report at the next meeting.
William j. welch. Thomas p Kenney,
James Muspratt. Herbert Longworth and
Joseph Brickell we're appointed q commit
tee on programs. The convention then ad-
tourned 10 meet on the evening Of July
20 M which time permanent officers of
the convention will be elected
Yesterday the Pleasant View Baptist
church held its frst annual excursion.
Mount Hope Park was visited and there
was delightful sail away down the bay
on steamer Pontiac
Rev. Edward Mitchell Barney and Miss
Caroline c. Clark were united In mar
riage yesterday noon at the home OF the
brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs Samuel
Clark. Wethersheid, Conn.
At theehome OF the bride. Is Blackstone
avenue, took place Monday evening the
marriage of Royal Ormsbec Mason and
Miss Ella Maria Newell
The funeral OF William A. Booth took
place from st. Pauls church yesterday
afternoon and the funeral OF Mrs Ann
Cain was solemnized yesterday morning
from ST. Marys church
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-20
The News Of the State.
BRISTOL.
Mr.. McGrath's Funeral From
ST. MaTy's--Gsod Day for
"Squit Fishermen. "

The thirty-hfth annual reunion of the
Second Rhode Island and Battery A,
Veteran association. will be observed
Thursday. July 81. by sail 20 Mt. Hope
park on the steamer Corssir, where the
business meeting will be held and a
Rhode Island shore dinner provided, fol-
lowed by a sail in the afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Casper left yester-
day for three months stay with friends
In Brook Village, Cape Breton, Nova
Scotia.
Miss Louise Cowles, professor Of geology
at Mt. Holyoke college. is the guest OF
Miss Cooke at her home on State street
Miss Julia Jennings. who has been the
guest OF her sister Mrs. ]. F. Farrally
for the past three weeks. has returned
10 her home In New Milford. Conn.
The Congregational club and Willing
Workers will have a sale on the lawn OF
the Congregational church from 10 s
o'clock on Tuesday. July %.
The funeral Of Mrs. Patrick McGrath.
who died very suddenly. was held yes
terday forenoon High mass was sol
emnzed In st. Mary's church by Rev. FIR.
McCabe. There were many beautiful
floral offerings. Interment took place in
ST. Mary's cemetery, Mrs. McGrsth was
nifty years OF age. The bearers were
relatives OF the family.
The l.. y. r.. club held a clambake to-
day at Green's Run. number OF guests
front out Of town have already arrived.
Mr. Frederick Shepard left here yester-
day morning in his naptha launch and
towed seven cutters to Block Island for
the naval battalion which is doing camp
duty there and returned home at 4:15 p.
m, making the round trip In less than
eight hours.
Yesterday was record breaker In fish,
ing in the harbor. large quantity OF
souiteague being taken by hook and line,
and some were very large. One person
caught 10. John Vera with his friend
caught thirteen Of very good size. which
when brought ashore at the depot created
considerable interest
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-20
TRAVELLERS
SEEK TRUNKS
FOR DAYS

New York. July eo.-rt was estimated
that nearly 5000 trunks and other pieces
OF baggage were piled in the rooms OF
the different railway stations yesterday
awaiting the end OF the strike OF the
drivers OF the New York Transfer COM
pany.
BY night there will be several hundred
more pieces OF baggage. and In spite of
the increased force and longer hours on
the local unaffected express'iines and the
attempts OF individuals 10 secure their
baggage as quickly as possible with car
riages or cabs II was announced that the
Increase would be by no means checked.
IT see no way to fight such a strike"
said President Wolverton OF the New
York Transfer company yesterday.
There is no principle involved The
men said they were satisfied with our
agreement. then they suddenly threw
down the reins and quit. We are simply
tied up. that's all. have had no intima-
ton OF their desiring a meeting with us.
Things are simply at a standsdn."
Have YOU no idea when the situation
WILL be improved?" was asked.
II might as well ask you the ques-
ton" was the reply.
At tho Grand Central station the sheds
were piled almcet 10 the roof with trunks
Many warm and ill-tempered passengers
were climbing over baskets and parcels
looking for their property One man
said he hadn't carried a suit case and
that all his underwear was in a trunk
that he had not seen since last Thursday
II arrived in New York Friday" he in
formed the Grand Central station bag
gagemaster, "and gave my check 10 the
transfer man. ] haven't seen my trunk
since. Here's the receipt. ] want that
trunk now, do you understand
The bagga gemaster said he would help
him hunt for II. At o'clock they were
still hunting
AT the baggage rooms Of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad station in Jersey City the
situation was the same. There was little
difference at the terminals Of the Erie,
Jersey Central. Lehfgh Valley and Balti-
more e. Ohio. All were blocked with
trunks.
The baggagemsn at the Pennsylvania
station said that the strike struck him
as foolish
TITS always the way" ne said. before
election day. Men get desire TO sit in
the shade and talk politics. The hotter
the summer the more the strikes. They
have no grievance. There In no princi-
pie. They Just say: We'll, here are meat
makers and the carpenters and the sub
way builders OF a job and having an easy
time. Guess can AFFORD TT
80 they write ~ notice that they want
ten per cent advance In wages Just for
something better to write and they hunt
up sewdust floor and an ice chest
guess they'll come back when II gets
cold'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-20
MOB F0ILED IN ATTEMPT
TO GET MURDER SUSPECT.

Danville. Va. July "a mob OF about
rs men. composed principally OF railway
employees wearing handherchiefs over
their faces. made demonstration before
the city jail early today for the purpose
OF taking away the negro. Roy Shields.
accused OF tho murder last Friday OF
Flagmsn James l.. Arms Of the southern
railway.
The police were prepared and took sta
tion I'm the alleyway leading 10 the jail.
Mayor Harry wooding addressed the
crowd and ordered them 20 disperse. But
the mob swept by. hurrying the mayor
with them. Several shots we're fired BY
the police. but the firing was IN the air
Finding that the police were prepared
the mob did not attempt % force an en-
trance into the Jail In about hall an
hour they dispersed. saying that thew
would return. The jail Is being care.
fully guarded.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-20
MINERS
RECEIVED AT
OYSTER BAY

Oyster Bay, n. Y. July 3o.-President
Roosevelt yesterday received the commit
tee appointed last Sunday by the Con-
vention OF the coal miners and allied
crafts at wllkesbarre, Pa
The mission OF the committee was TO
present personally TO the president
petition reciting the condition in which
organized labor has been placed by the
requesting him to institute an investiga-
ton of the labor troubles in that State
with view. II possible. to remedying
the conditions now existing.
The members OF the committee are the
men who came to oyster Bay last week
to present the petition TO the President.
When the members OF the committee
returned 10 tho village after their inter
view they were enthusiastic over their
reception. They passed half an hour
with Mr.. Roosevelt in his library. The
petition, which was the expression OF
2250oO men OF the union labor organizs-
laid before the President
He read II carefully. and then informed
the committee that he would be glad 10
do anything he properly and legally could
40 to ameliorate the conditions existing
in the State OF Colorado. He indicated
that an investigation OF the labor troubles
In that State Ia now being made by agents
OF the Department Of Commerce and
Labor.
Thus far. the conversation indicated.
the situation had not been such an would
warrant interference by the Federal Gov
ernment.
Following the presentation of the pc
tition the President talked with his
osller1 on subjects OF mutual interest
The talk developed the fact that Mr..
Herzovits. a member OF the committee.
had fought with President Roosevelt in
Cuba. After exchanging some remi-
niscences OF the war with him the
President gave Mr.. Herzovits an auto
graph card bearing the following in
scription:
ITO Lomrade Henry Herzovits. with the
good wishes OF Theodore Roosevelt, July
l9. 1904
The members OF the committee ex-
pressed pleasure at the result OF their
visit and unite In saying that their in
terview was perfectly satisfactory to
them and doubtless Will be 10 tho unions
which they represent They left here
last night at 10 o'clock for New York.
They will return TO their Pennsylvania
homes today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-20
AVALANCHE
OF LOVE
LETTERS

New York. July D.-Mary Mccain. a
17-yesr-old girl, who although only three
days out OF the hospital at North Broth
er island, where she had been Ill with
scarlet fever. saved six persons from
drowning after they had jumped from the
burning steamer General slocum, has ap-
pesled to the postal authorities on North
Brother Island to help her with the enor-
nous mail which arrives for her each
morning.
Since the testimony at the coroner 3
inquest established the fact that Miss
McCann was heroine. she has received
more than one thousand letters contain
ing an OFFER OF marriage There are offers
from young men and old men, from bach
elors and widowers. The girl refuses to
consider the sentimentalists. however,
and declares she will receive no moro
mail unless the offers cease.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-20
EAST PROVIDENCE
Watering Of the Public Streets
Gives Much Satisfaction.
Young Woman Found intoxicated
Is Sent 10 WOrkhOuSe.

Highway Commissioner A. N. Cunning
ham is coming in for a full share OF
praise for the excellent manner In which
he has handled the dust" question. The
streets are we'll watered early in the
morning before there are any teams on
the streets 10 hinder this work. Again in
the afternoon the watering process
takes place and this has proven 10 be
highly satisfactory 10 all.
WAS WELL DRESSED.
Patrolman Eaton found a well dressed
young woman In an intoxicated condition.
last evening and all that could be learned
OF her was that she lived at oaklawn.
r. I. She was fined 81 and costs and as
she was without friends was sent to the
state workhouse
WILL HELP.
The local branch OF the Horse Thief De-
tecting society have been requested by
similar society at Dedhsm. Mass, to be
on the lookout for a valuable team that
was stolen from that place Monday.
OFF FOR THE DAY
A large delegation from Roger Williams
this morning. their destination being
Dighton Rock where they will have their
annual field day and bake.
GENERAL MENTION.
merry party mostly ladies. left the
square this morning In a handsomely
decorated party wagon. They we're bound
for the wilds OF Maine and huckeberrying
was their object.
Four large cars, filed with children.
went through the square this morning
bound for Hunts Mills. They were poor
children from the city In charge OF the
Salvation army.
Eastern Star Ladies' auxiliary connect
ed with Rising Sun lodge OF Masons are
enjoying their annual outing at Seaconnet
today
Mrs. Hazard. mother OF Mr. Hazard the
we'll known real estate dealer. died at her
home In this place yesterday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-20
MR., TUDOR
DID NOT
DISAPPEAR

New York. July 2o.-Henry Tudor. a
Boston millionaire. is reported to have
disappeared from his hotel here and up
TO an early hour today no trace OF his
whereabouts had been found. Charles
Biskeley. his guardian. reported the mat
ter 10 the police and asked their aid in
the search.
Mr.. Tudor IL SO years OF age Three
years ago his relatives had Attorney
Blakeley appointed as his guardian.
When Tudor was asked by the Judge be-
fore whom the guardianship proceedings
were heard what was the matter with
him he answered
Financial cfervesence
lie had Just returned from trip
around the world. having been accompan-
led in the first part OF II by married
couple. delegated by Mr. Blakeley. They
saw an opportunity to 60 into business in
Australia. 80 that the guardian had to
10 there for his charge He had only a
small sum OF money when he left tho
hotel
ONLY MISSED CONNECTION.
Boston. July 2o.-Iienry D. Tudor, a
lawyer Of this city. said today that he
had received a Telegram from New York
announcing that Henry Tudor his rela-
tive. had returned safely 10 his hotel and
had not disappeared as was reported in
New York.
The telegram was received from
Charles Blskeley. the guardian of Mr..
Tudor. who said that the latter had niss-
81 . steamboat connection and that this
led % the rtimor of his disappsarnsceN
Henry -THdar 10 a member -af the wall
known Boston family 81 that name. who
spends most OF his time In travelling.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-20
WHOLESALE
TH|EvINc
OF IRON

The New York. New Haven and Hart
ford railroad company has lost lot Of
iron. such as nsh plates. coupling pins
and coup,ers. from the India and Fox
Point yards. during the last three months
Yesterday Detective Byron ot the 50
police station and Detective Fred Mich
OILS in the employ Of the railroad COM
psny. visited the junk shops in that dis
trict and aided by railroad hands. over
hauled stacks of iron and recovered 1880
pounds OF the plunder
Thomas williams, alias Johnson. color
ed. who had been lifting some OF the
stun was fined $40 and costs by Judge
sweetisnd today. for the theft OF 81
worth Of tho iron.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-20
TOOK $3.50
FROM HIS
EMPLOYERS

Edwin T.. Hunt. Jr.. was arraigned In
the 9Th district court. today. for tho ern-
bezzlement OF $50 from the r L. Rose
company
Upon that charge he waived an exam
ination and was held for the grand jury
In 500.
goods on the Attleboro route established
by the company and succumbed to tempt
alton by Withholding some of his collec-
tions.
He kept up the game until he was so
deep that robbing Peter to pay Paul
wouldn't even up old accounts and at
last. as all who have attempted that
kind OF stealing. he came TO grief
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-20
ROYAL BLUE LINE, ST. LOUIS TOURS

Returning visitors from the great fair
are very enthusiastic over the wonderful
exhibition, AZ this early date the build
ings and exhibits are fresh and clean
and show % the best advantage: from
Official weather reports one can observe
that the city IL enjoying an unusually
cool summer. comparing favorsbly with
our own New England climate
Leaving Boston July 30th. the ROYAL
Blue Line have arranged a tour covering
eleven DAYS. making stops at the proni-
nent cities In both directions. the low
price ~ SIS 90 >overs the entire expense.
DROP a postal for details and We shall
be giad % send you an itinerary and
illustrated booklet
Joseph Y. Tsesart n v. a. A.. $50
washington street. Boston Mass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-20


An old man named Green was taken
from the house formerly occupied by Liz
zie Davis, who is spending her vacation
at Cranston. having been sent there by
Judge Bliss for selling liquor without a
license.
Yesterday the inmates Of the house
were ordered out by a sheriff. who found
that Mr.. Greene was not IN any condition
to be moved 30 the overseer Of the poor
was notified and he took the old man 10
the state farm. He will now try TO dis
cover the permanent home Of the old man
which IL thought 10 he Pawtucket
The police OF this district suppressed
three good sized disturbances in a house
at Pleasant Bluff, conducted by a man
who recently cut quite a figure in police
circles.
The winchester club will make it's an
nual trip in the schooner Lone Hand"
rain or shine The stores have oeen prr-
chased and most of them have been
placed on board OF the craft
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-20
Special Summer Tourist Rates TO ST. Paul
and Minneapolis.

on July II TO Is inclusive. the Chicago
Great Western Railway will sell round
"trip tickets at t12.Oo from Chicago 10 ST.
Paul and Minneapolis. Tickets good for
return until August 5th. For further in
formation apply TO any Great Western
agent or J. p. Elmer. q. =. A. Chicago.
Ill
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-20
POPULAR EXCURSION 70 MARIA.
CANSETT PIER

~ special train direct on wednesday.
July %. via y, Y. ~. n. a ~ r. R
leaving Pawtuvket s:35 m. Provi.
oence $50 m. AT reduced rates Don't
yniss this opportunity for dsy o, the
Pier.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-20

we want a man for our information
bureau" said the manager; but he must
be one who can answer all sorts - aues-
tions and not lose his head"
That's replied the anplicant
Yorker
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-20

Special limited excursion next Friday.
July 18th. Special train leaves Prov,-
dence $40 a. m, and Boston returning at
f:2o .. m. Purchase tickets early. az the
number IL limited.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-20

Oinevville branch or the PROVIDENCE
News At Heffernan's News store 10
Hartford avenue Telephone D-West.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-20
RIVERSIDE.

Items OF news can be left at Goff's res
taurant on Bullocks Point avenue and
they will receive prompt attention and
publication.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-07-08
A Cement Floor in Poultry House.

A coment floor in poultry house is
cheaper than wood, is rat proof and prac-
tically understandable. Any handy man
eau put one down in less time than a
board one. Where you can get the sand
for the drawing and do the work your
self, the cost is less than l cent per
square foot. IL is essential that the
foundation be solid aud Is level as pos
sible, which may be secured by the use
Of small stones or gravel. we'll tamped
down with q piece Of 4x4-inch scantling
8 10 feet long.
Get q tight box about SKA feet and I
foot deep. 10 this mix dry one pail Of
Rosendale cement with Eve Of coarse
sand or gravel. When we'll mixed, pour
in water to make the mortar thin enough
10 pour out Of q pail. aud stir we'll.
Commence TO lay at the farther end Of
the room aud work toward the door,
laying a strip 2 feet wide. spreading
with q trowel TO about inch thick
Lay ~ fast as possible and trowel smooth
after IL has set little. A straight edge
will be great help in getting the aooI
level.
This will dry hard enough to walk on
ID AZ hours aud 10 few days will be Al
bard ~ rock. 1t is my experience
that litter GU n good cement floor viii
last nearly twice as long as on a dirt
one. Il IL easily cleaned aud gives nc
harbor To vermin.--L X. Hudson, New
Vamk