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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-08
THAT CHINESE BARBER.
He Gave a Marvellous Exhibition OF Shaving
al The Stale House Shop.

Lee Chung OF this city. the only Chi
nese barber I'm Rhode Island. presented
himself at the state house late yesterday
afternoon for examination by the barber
commissioners He was fully equipped
with the tools Of his trade and was ac-
companied by yellow skinned subject
named Mar Sim.
The commissioners had looked forward
with genuine interest to the coming of
Lee Chung as 1t was understood by them
that the Chinese shave and hair cut were
much different from those In vogue I'm
America Chung came, shaved. went
away and left behind him on enviable
reputation for tonsorial skill. which will
insure the granting Of a license
The applicant from Burrill street sp-
peared at about i:@ and Immediately set
to work The victim was not allowed the
comfort Of a soft cushioned chair but
was sat upon a low stool In the centre OF
the shop.
Soap was dispensed with. warm water
only being applied 10 the head and face Of
the Chinaman. sim Mr. Chung's razor
was fearfully and wonderfully made II
the testimony Of the three commissioners
IL of value II was az keen and delicate
blade as ever the officials had met with
n
operation including not only the cheeks.
chin and neck but the greater portion OF
the head not To- mention the inside OF
nose and ears. Mr. Sim held In his hands
a pasteboard box. a depository for the
hair moved down by Chung's keen and
subtle blade
The head and face of sim were quickly
gone-over. considering the thoroughnesr
OF the work and the cleverness with
which the barber manipulated his razor
was truly marvellous. The second time
over Chung used a more delicate fle-like
razor with which he shaved the head
and face 20 absolute smoothness and even
trimmed the eyebrows and the dust
catchers in the ears and nose ~ his sub
ject
There was no face massage. nor any hot
towels nor soothing lotions 90 ease the
smart Chung braided the long queue of
Mar sim and the Job was done. The
Chinese shave is a bo-cent affair and
Messrs. Friend. McArdle and Shaw think
it's cheap AZ the price
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-08
AGAIN POSTPONED.
The Angel VIII Case al Newport Goes
Over 10 January.

The Angel will case which was set
down for a hearing at the present session
Of the supreme court at Newport was yes
terday continued until the January ses-
sion, Judge Blodgett assigning Il 10 the
nrst day and making IL the first on the
calendar.
Mrs. Grace Arnold of this city through
her attorney Mr. Sheffield presented
physicians aridavits to substantiate her
assertion that she was not able to come
10 court on account OF Illness and that
her daughter was IN with typhoid fever
Mrs Arnold IL the plaintiff In the ease
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-08

p'd' w MS iTlenus 10 support the entire
Republican ticket. The appeal is as fol-
lows:
Newport. r. l.. Nov Z, 1904.
To My Friends in the County of New
port:
The election 10 be held on Nov s. 1904
! regard of the most vital Importance
10 the people OF Rhode Island
Democratic success means that the pro-
tective tariff is TO be attacked. and "a
possible destroyed. That such contin-
gency is possible, In my judgment. de-
mands that every laborinR man should
rise To the occasion with his ballot. and
protect his home. his family and that 90
his fellows.
Al this time. to disturb the present
universal prosperity or the country. and
especially that Of this state. TO the labor
ing classes means I'm the near future
terrible disaster and distress.
All thinking men know that within
comparatively recent period. such con-
ditions have existed. and understanding.
as | believe I do. these dangers. and sin
cerely wishing 10 avert them, | personal
~ appeal TO my loyal friends, without
regard TO former party affiliations, TO so
10 the polls on the sth day OF November.
and. with me. solidly support the cand-
dates Of the Republican party. Yours
very truly. MELVILLE BULL.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-08

Box 50 was pulle1 ! at . o clock this morn
ing tor slight fire In the house at the
rear Of 1926 Westminster street \ de-
fective chimney caused damage to the ex-
tent uf S25
Wilfred Plant, II years old. was placed
on probation until June 9th by Judge
Sweetland. today. for the thief. of a
sweater. valued at 81. the property OF
Alice Bleacham.
Henry Steere's horse became frightened
when on Mitchell street. at 1855 y. m,
yesterday. and turning suddenly upset the
vehicle. throwing out Mr.. S'eere and in
iuring his ankle. DIR. Carver attended
him.
William r. Rounds reports TO the po-
lice that his Sxercoat valued at $40 and
n pair OF gloves valued at 81 25, a pair OF
wooden gloves valued AT % cents. were
stolen from his house. q Burrows street,
Saturday.
George Spencer. % years old. was SEN
fenced 20 jail for 20 days. by Judge Sweet
land today for the embezzlement OF S1S
from Charles II. Cowell. an Olneyville
milk dealer for whom he worked and
whose bills he collected
Patrick Hogan. 81 years old residing al
~ Veazie street. while drunk. drove his
horse into an excavation on Exchange
place The horse was thrown bur was
not injured. The harness was broken.
Hogan was locked up for drunkenness.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-08
COMMON COUNCIL MET
AND ADJOURNED Immediately

When Chairman John p Kendrick
called the common council 10 order last
night az 8 o'clock. Councilman Roswell
C. Smith moved an adjournment for two
weeks. on account Of the many political
meetings which were being held In vdri
Gus parts % the city
IS there were barely more than
quorum on hand the motion met with in.
Etant favor and the council stood ad.
iourned without taking up any business
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-08
A BAD GIRL.
She leaps From Windows Sent 10 OAK
lawn School During Mlnorh.

Martha A. Gardiner. II years was ar
raigned In the Sixth district court toda 2
as an idle person.
Martha is an incorrisihle. having Jump
ed from window at the state Home and
school and later from a second story win
dow at the Rescue Mission.
Young as this girl is she has led a
terrible life for the last two years
Judge Sweetlard sentenced her ~ the
Osklawn school during her minority
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-08
ELECTION RETURNS.

This evening The News Will give the
returns from the election. city. state and
national. by stereoptlcon at Its building
corner OF Washington and Mathewson
streets.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-08
SMOTHERED
BY FALLING
ON FACE

Arthur Potter. 2s years old. belonging in
East Killingly, Conn, died from suffoca-
tion on Olney Mathewsons farm In East
Greenwich yesterday afternoon.
He had been cutting turnip tops and
falling because OF an epileptic At, his face
was buried I'm the soft earth which shut
off his breathing.
Medical Examiner Christie OF Riverpoint
viewed the body.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-08
OPENED FOR INSPECTION.

The Bronson school gymnasium at SlS
Hope street was opened yesterday from
4 to 10 D. m There was quite number
Of visitors who took advantage Of the
occasion and inspected the up-to-date
gym
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-08
NEWS ELECTION RETURNS.

Watch The News stereoptIeon tonight
for the latest returns from the city, state
and national elections News building.
corner OF Washington and Mathcwson
streets.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-08
ELECTION RETURNS.

This evening The News Will give the
returns from the election, city, state and
national, by stereoptlcon at It's building.
corner OF Washington and Mathewson
streets.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-08
Big Rally In Music Hall Last
Evening Well Attended.
LAST WORDS BEFORE ELECTION.
Msssrs. Ccmstrck, Thurston, Miller, Gran
ger, Mccarthy, Garln and Fitzgerald
All Delivered Final Aamonshments.

The Democracy was up and doing 10
the last minute last evening The fnsl
rally OF their campaign was held in Music
hall and was the occasion for the delivery
OF the parting shots by many OF the best
orators OF the party confined within the
borders OF the state.
The addresses were by Richard r, Com
stock. the chairman; Senator Thurston.
Mayor Miller Congressman Granger.
Alderman Mccarthy, Gov. Garvin and
Hon. John J. Fitzgerald.
MEETING OPENED.
Mr.. Comstock presided and spoke briefly
IN opening the rally. He said in part:
I'VE have got to save this state OF
Rhode Island. which We love. We have
got TO put 6i our armor 10 do H. We
have got to defeat Nelson w. Aldrich.
They say IL is necessary 10 support the
hands Of Theodore Roosevelt I'm giving
q square deal between the people and
the trusts. What is Nelson w. Aldrich
but the incarnation OF the trusts. II
Theodore Roosevelt needs Nelson w
Aldrich 20 support his hands he cannot
give Us a square deal between the people
and the trusts. He doesn't represent the
people OF this state.
'Lucius r. c. Garvin Is a man as honest
~ any man who ever walked in two
shoes in the face OF the globe Against
him we have a reputable gentleman, Hon.
George IL Utter. But he believes In the
Republican kind of legislation. We want
the bills that the people have demanded
discussed by our representatives In the
legislature anu voted upon by them
George H. Utter has not stood for one of
the reforms that is necessary. He has
collar around his neck. Can anyone put
collar around Lucius f. G. Garvin's
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-08
ARRESTED
HIS own
PRO7ECE

New York. Nov. s.-JoEeph ~ Ely. a
broker at No 25 Broad street. caused
some excitement Saturday afternoon in
lower Broadway by seizlng and holding a
struggling mulatto until policeman
from the old Slip station arrived and re-
lieved him Of his catch. The mulatto was
Carl Jorgenson. a thirty-year-old West
Indian.
He was in the Tombs court Sunday
morning on charge OF grand larceny
preferred by Ely, who explained that un-
I'll six months ago. when he disappeared
with 800. Jorgenson had been employed
by him I'm the capacity OF confidential
clerk. The broker said Jorgenson had
stolen several thousand dollars from him
and had involved him in serious financial
complications
Mr. Ely said he met Jorgenson several
years ago In the West Indies and was so
truck with his general ability that he Of
tered him employment. bringing him 10
New York
Fer long time, the broker said. he had
been missing various sums, but never
suspected Jorgenson until SIX months ago
when 800 disappeared from the safe when
no cne but his confidential clerk had ac-
cess to II. simultaneously with the money
Joreenson disappeared.
No trace OF the missing man could be
FOUND until saturday when the broker
spied him In the crowd on lower Broad
way. When captured Jorgenson refused
TO make any statement regarding the
charge and was held for examination.
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING IN THE
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-08
NEWS ELECTION RETURNS.

Watch The News stereoptloon tonight
for the latest returns from the city. state
and national elections. News building.
corner OF Washington and Mathewson
streets.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-08

A special few OF Dsvenport's cartoons
will appear IN The News every day this
week. Get The News
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-08

Beach Front OF Maryland Ave, Atlantic
City. N. J, $3.50 per day up. Ninth season
only medium priced house on the beach
WALTER r. DAVIS. Manager.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-08
MELVI LE BULL.
Asks His Friends 10 Newport County TO
Support the Republican Ticket

Ex-Congressman Bull has issued an ap-
peal to his friends 10 support the entire
Republican ticket. The appeal is as fol-
lows:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-08

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING IN THE
NEWS.
1c. per word first insertion: hc repea !;
iwk. SC. per word: 2wks. &c per word |;
3wks. &c. per word; limo. Sc. per word.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-08
FORECAST:
NEWSLETS

O golden Autumn eve,
Still summers long hushed voice
Seems whispering "Rejoice!"
While faded blossoms cleavs
Like echoes OF glad thought
To paths no longer sought.
q silver Autumn night
Within the calm, clear ford
The moon a mystic sword
Cnsheaths 10 mortal sight
symbol OF the days
OF fallen leaves and haze
O brooding Autumn dark,
As't were Earth's deep drawn breath,
The insect chorus saith
Its vague and drowsy "Hark."
In fascinated dread
OF winters frosty tread.
And. O sweet solemn houri
Now. in the hearth fire's glow,
once more lost JOY days show,
Through memory. their power:
And briefly give US grace
To conquer time and space,
William Struthers I'm Boston Transcript
Antonio Manglone was fined 81 and
costs. today, for the theft OF a newspaper.
today sent 20 the farm for nine months
by Judge Sweet
Maria Poland Of 81 Bogman street. re-
ports that s4l I'm cash was stolen from
two bed ticks at her home, Oct
llst.
Pardon Knight Of East Providence was
fined Sl5 and costs I'm the Sixth district
court today for using a horse unfit for
lbor.
Hose IL responded 20 a still alarm yes
erday 10" = slight blaze I'm r. BernkoffS
house, l3S Daboll street caused by a
Kettle or grease catching fire.
The alarm from box 433 al 9:25 o'clock
asst night was for slight blaze In Ben
amin Borman's tenement. at 200 Willard
avenue. gas Jet set Are To window
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-08
OTHER SPEECHES

Alderman Mccarthy Gov Garytn and
ex-Nsyor Fitzgerald were then called up
on IN the order named and responded
with brief but nery speeches which were
N harmony with those already noted.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1904-07-29

standing perfect today and have SO
stood through the same old hot sun
that Mr.. Albin thinks might have
caused his work to give out in six
months.
As to that part of Mr., Albin's letter
concerning Mr.. Gilbert's intentions
regarding the future of the building
and containing adviceand his proviso
that 1.-THE people of Crescent City
have a sufficient degree of apprecia-
ton to accept it, as SUCH the News
has nothing to say except that We
have never heard of anything being
said or done down here that showed
want of appreciation for Mr. Gilbert
That kindly, generous hearted,
Christian gentleman has nothing but
friends in Crescent City, and when
the time comes that he has once do
mated his beautiful building for pub
lie school purposes, (as he has said
he would do and no one doubts he
wild the News will guarantee that
he will have no reason to question
the tsincerity of appreciation which
the townspeople will show in behalf
of his public spirited generosity.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1904-07-29
FLORAHOME LETTER.
Editor PALATKA NEWS:

Editor PALATKA NEWS:
| 0. Brownlee and B. n. LOuthan
and wife, of Fitzgerald, Ga, attend
ed the funeral of their mother, Mrs
BrOwnlee.
Florahome has a population of 1872,
representing thirty-eight distinct ia
Imily organizations. This is an in
crease of six over January last.
The work done in clearing the OBJ
stTuctions from the mouth of the ca
nal has lowered the water in parts OF
the canal about two feet.
More of the muck is being put I'M
der cultivation. our people having
! the impression that in the muck land
lies large part of Florahome's flu
ture prosperity.
A call to further improve Palmetto
| July 30th. This time the work will
be done ON the north side of the rail
road.
Rain in abundance the past week
makes preparations for future crops,
such as transpanting tomatoes,
strawberries, etc, a certainty. Our
late crop of tomatoes has produced a
fair return for the labor required to
grow them.
Born in Kentucky in 1850, married
in Wisconsin 1870, died at Flora
home, Fla, July 1904. This might
have been the history of the life OF
Mrs. H. c. Brownlee, but tits not
Mrs. Brownlee was the mother of
six children, three boys who have
grow up to sturdy, honest manhood,
and three girls who are patterns of
noble. loving womanhood. This is
the crown encircling the brow of the
lust and loving wife and mother who
has Just passed through the border
land of death into what we believe
the brighter realm of the endless life.
| Mrs. BrOwnlee was a member of the
Baptist church. Rev. w. NJ. Simons
preached at the funeral service a
very good sermon from John XVIII.
ID. w. =.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1904-07-29
The X. of =. Gathering.

Crescent Lodge, No. 80, Knights of
Pythias. took advantage Of the visit
of Grand Chancellor Hallmark, who
was here over Monday as the guest
of his friends Dr. and Mrs. +. w.
Warren, to give him a reception and
otherwise pay honors to the leading
Pythian of Florida
AS soon rs the local Pythians
heard that MIR. Hallmark would
be here, they invited the members
of st. Johns Lodge in Palatka to
Join them in doing him honor. They
also arranged for banquet at
Crescent Inn Some eight or ten
Pythians from Palatka awaited
themselves of the invitation, arrl-
wing here ON the launch Mist at $50
Monday evening, after which
the local and visiting members re
paired to the Pythian Hall. AT this
meeting addresses were made by A.
B. Torrey of Crescent Lodge, r. H.
Coonar of ST. Johns Lodge. and by
the chief guest of the evening
Grand Chaureller Hallmark.
At ten o'clock the gathering ad-
iourned and repaired to Crescent Inn
whare DR., and Mrs. Spraguo had
nrepnred a grand supper, to which
all did annie iustire.
Snoolinr If this sumner one of the
I,oadina paIatka pvthians said: Say,
- r.aa rrand we lSt Sohus Lodge
| To' WV, ,.5aaatedlv tried 70 oct M such
,'' .,,,,,dr ~ p.l,tka But if isn't
mossihIa tn nrovide. such a grand
r,road :, +hot citv If was the most
.,,,,.,,,,,.. ,tr,ir in fine shane of a
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1904-07-29
Crescent City News

Miss Sarah Bard of Norwalk, who
n I'd been the guest for few DAYS of
Mrs II. o. Burton, returned to her
home last Monday. Miss Bard had
been IN st Johns county for several
weeks teaching in the family of Mac
Davis.
>Dr. +. w. Warren has already
fallen quite in love with Crescent
City and surrounding country, be-
Ing highly pleased with both the
people and the climate The doe
tors practice has been quite satisrac-
tory and is growing rapidly as he
becomes more and more acquainted.
Or. Warren answers calls to anv
part of the peninsula.
Rev. d. Spencer does considera-
Die preaching in the country districts
of this and VoIusia counties. carry
ing the gospel message to those re-
mote settlements where there are no
organized churches. Mr.. Spencer is
Baptist and pioneer settler in
this section. 1t was while on one of
his preaching trip that he was called
upon to attend the funeral of the
late Mr.. Higgenbotham, at Welaka.
on Sunday the 18th inst.
A subscriber writes asking if "the
total shipment of oranges from
Crescent City for the past season,
and published in the News some
four weeks ago, included those
shipped from Huntington?" No.
The figures We're only of such pack &
ages of fruit as went forward from
Crescent City on the steamer Ores
cent, and those forwarded from
Crescent City Junction by rail.
| Huntington fruit was naturally
shipped from the station at that
place, and, while we have applied
for statistics showing the shipments
from Huntington, they have not vet
been received. Quitea large amount
of fruit went forward from that
place, as Arthur f. Lane, the In
gals Bros, A. J. Smith, +. H. Stone,
Geo. E. Walker, w, $. Pine and
other growers had good crops. Tie
News hopes to give the figures from
| Illumination shortly.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1904-07-29

Notice Of application for Tax Deed UNI
der Section of chapter 1888, Laws of
Florida
Notice is hereby given that w G Town
send, pun chaser of tax certificate No.
ll44, dated the 9Th day Of April, A. d.
1892, has filed said certificate in my
Office, and has made application for tax
deed to issue in accordance with law.
Said certificate embraces the following
described property situated in Putnam
county, Florida, to-wit:
Swl Of sw4, section 81, township IL,
range 26 40 acres
The said land being assessed at the
date of the issuance Of such certificate
In the name of est T. r Dickinson Tn
less said certifl ate shall be redeemed
according to law, tax deed will issue
thereon on the 3d day of Aug, A..
D. 1904.
Witness my official signature and seal
this the Both day of June, A. d. 1904.
[Seall JOSEPH PRICE,
elk Circuit Ct. of Putnam Co, Florida
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1904-07-29

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
Tax Deed Under Section $ of Chapter
1888 Laws of Flori la.
Notice is hereby given that w. G..
Townsend, purchaser of tax certificate
No. 846, dated the Sd day of April,
A. D., 1898 has flied said certificate in
my office, and has made application for
tax deed to issue in accordance with law.
Said certificate embraces the following
described property situated in Putnam
county, Florida, to wit:
Nwl of sci section 81, township IL,
range $40 acres.
Said land being assessed at the date
of the issuance Of such certificate in the
name OF George Gregory. Unless said
certificate shall be redeemed according to
law, tax deed will issue thereon on the
81 day of August, A d, 1904.
Witness my official signature and seal
this the 3Oth day of June, A. D., 1904.
ISeall JOSEPH PRICE,
OK Circuit ct. Putnam county, Florida.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
Tax Dee1 Under Section 8 of Chapter
1888 Laws of Florida.
Notice is hereby given that Thos. W
Ralph. purchaser of Tax Certificate
No. 1877, dated the I'd day of June, A.
D. 1902, has filed said certificate in my
office, and has made application for tax
deed to issue in accordance with law.
Said certificate embraces the following
described property situated in Putnam
county, Florida, to wit:
81 ofAwl of nei less l nc, hk P 2O6,
section /, township 10, range % "a acres
The said land being assessed at the
date of the issuance of such certificate in
the name # G. G. Chase Unless said
certificate shall be redeemed according
to law, tax deed will Tissue thereon on the
23d day of Aag A. D. 1904.
Witness my official signature and seal
this the 2lst day of July, A D 1904.
ISeall JOSEPH PRICE,
Clerk Circuit Court, Putnam Co, Florida.
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POMONA.

Prof H. f. Wakefield is attending
the summer normal in Palatka.
George Wade of Welaka spent Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. o. S. Hen
drick.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Chase have
gone to Kissimmee, where they will in
future reside.
George Learnard of Jacksonville,
came up Sunday for short stay
with his father, DR.. Learnard
Mr.. Bishop who has been boarding
at Mrs. Fishes for some time, has
gone back to his home in New York
Mrs. c. w. Shinn and son Cabot,
have gone to Quincy, H., for two
months and will visit the ST. Louis
exposition before returning to PomO-
ma.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Knowlton have
arrived in town and Mr.. Knowlton
has resumed the management of his
store, Geo. OttersOn having had
charge of it during his absence.
Miss Ethel Morrison is expected
this week from Boston to visit her
parents and sister for few weeks
Miss Morrison has been away from
Pomona four years, and she will be
welcomed by many friends.
One of w. S. Middleton's horses
became frightened by the falling of q
piece of iron at the station Sunday
morning and ran away. The extent
of the damage done to the buggy,
was the complete demolishing of the
buggy top, which was left in the
road between the station and Mr..
Middlcton's residence where the
hOrse'was stopped.