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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-19
PRIZES FOR FLOWERS.
Horticultural Society Members Met and
Heard Interesting Address.

The May meeting of the Rhode Island
Hortical society was held last evening
In the rooms of the Chamber q, Corn
merce and the following were elected 70
membership: Clarence f. Buriingane.
Frederick #. Page. Alfred r.. Cady. Al
fred 10. Page. Edmund n Armstrong
Frank IL Cady and Miss Hattie lincoln,
President Burdick appointed commit.
tee consisting OF J. r.. G. Farm aan, WI
liam Hope and II. NJ. Angel, To Judge the
exhibits of flowers They awarded the
following gratuities: Tulips. r. II. Arm
ington; hardy sweet elyssium, Miss
sarah j. Arlington: Towering peach Miss
Sarah j. Mason; dish OF Towers. s. J.
Mason; akebia quinata, Miss Sarah J.
Armington; basket OF pansies, Miss e. r.
Arlington; white lilies, Mrs. A. Rock
ford; violets and hlies Of the valley, Mrs.
Y. A Sweet; carnations and nasturtium,
Miss l., A. Bloomer; wood botany, Miss
NJ F.. Eloomer; white lilacs Mrs. Louise
b. Racny: dish OF pansies, Mrs Il. Os-
corn; large vase Of pinks, Farcuhar Mac
rae
The address Of the evening was deliver
ed by Professor I. II. Bailey Of Cornell
university. He Is director OF the agricul-
tural college connected with Cornell, au-
thor Of several works on horticulture bot
any and kindred topics and the editor Of
Country Life in America During recent
years he has been connected with the In
PRODUCTION OF nature study into the
schools OF New York state The subject
OF his interesting address last evening
was The Relation of the Schools TO
Country Life and Rural Affairs"
Following Professor Bailey's address
there was an open discussion OF the oues-
ton, and DR.. Helen Putnam spoke OF
the school gardens maintained In this city
last summer. Other speakers wers Fio-
fessor W. W. Bailey OF Brown univcr-
sity. Professor Card of the Rhode Isl
and college. J. r. c. Farnhan and judge
Bliss.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-19
DEMOCRATIC
VICTORY IN
SC|TUATE

The Democrats OF Scituate won an easy
victory In the town OF scituate yester-
day. eiecting all OF the nominees. because
the Republicans compromised In many
instances. consequently offered no effect
I've opposition.
The polls were opened at 10 o'clock and
for the FIRST two hours OF so there were
considerable number OF votes cast
Later I'm the day. however there was
large falling of and the total vote cast
during the day was only little over half
OF the registration. The election passed
of quietly and there were no unusual
happenings.
Henry II. Potter was chosen town
clerk and the successful candidates for
town council honors were Edwin L.
Peck Darius o. Phillips. Robert II.
Rathbun.
The justices of the peaca- chosen are
Henry H. Potter. John C. Coivin, Charles
A. Capwen, William IL Bowen, Jr.. and
John w. Bowen, Jr.
Charles A. Capweli will be town treas
urer, Nathan Colvin. town sergeant; and
Leander Hopkins overseer OF the poor
for the year ensuing.
The assessors Of taxes chosen are
Franklin +. owen, Nathan Mitchell,
George F. Riley. Ives Salisbury. John A.
Battey. Amasa 3. Potter and John II.
Comstock.
For three years TO come Henry H. Pot
ter will be a member OF the school com
mittee.
The moderators and clerks chosen are
as follows: District Moderator, Joshua
c. Potter; clerk, Edwin L. Hawkes..
District 2-Moderator. David T. Miller:
clerk. Charles H. Simmons.
District 3-Moderator. Frank H. Cap
WE'LL clerk, Fred 8. Hill
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-19
VALLEY VILLAGES
Nuisance al Phenix and a Pc
CuIiar Runaway Other Notes
Of Interest TO ValI0yites.

One OF the pipes leading from Cards
block in Phenix and used 10 carry sew
age from the building acress the street.
became broken a few weeks ago and
since that time has allowed the waste
water 20 flow onto the street. The water
which after 1t has laid In the street gives
of a strong odor has become a nuisance
and Il h understood that complaint is
20 he made 10 the health officer OF the
town In regard TO the matter. The waste
which forms h large pool along the upper
end OF the building Is thought TO be n
menace 10 the public health and also an
inconvenience to pedestrians crossing the
street al this point 10 the postoffice and
for this reason the attention Of the health
officer IL called 10 the matter.
Rhodes Andrews Of Phenix while at
tempting 10 break a young horse 70 the
sight OF an automobile yesterday had a
runaway OF a most peculiar nature. The
animal had become accustomed TO the
machine apparently and when the man
who was holding it's head left IL, without
a sign Of warning the animal bounded
out of the harness and dashed up the
street, leaving the wagon standing unin-
Jured IL was captured I'm the vicinity OF
Fiskeville and II was found that beyond
n few broken straps the harness was un-
broken.
VILLAGE HAPPENINGS.
The Coventry Woman's club held It's
annual meeting al it's quarters yesterday
afternoon with a goodly number OF the
members present.
Health Officer Sprague. yesterday.
raised the quarantine from the family OF
Arthur Johnson In which several cases OF
diphtheria were quartered.
Some OF the buildings formerly used at
the Pawtuxet Valley Trotting park are
being moved 10 the home or the present
owner. Joseph Flanagan.
The street at Clyde Square Is receiving
a top dressing in parts OF the macadam
which have been badly worn.
The members OF the Woman's Relief
corps Of Phenix are preparing 10 hold n
basket social at their hall on Saturday
evening
The first quarterly conference OF the
Centrevile NJ. r. church was held at the
church vestry last evening. No business
OF importance was done.
A number OF the Valley cotton mills are
at present working overtime In order 10
make UP the time for Memorial day.
The roadbeds OF the +. V. branch and
at the Willimantic division OF the Conso-
idated are being repaired and new ties
placed.
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MOVED LAWN ON SUNDAY.
As Psnince Deacon Smith Kept Yesterday
as the Sabbath.

New Haven, May 1s-Deacon George
F. Smith. OF the Plantsville Congrega-
uonal church. kept yesterday as the
Sabbath as penance for desecrating last
Sunday. as he thought. by moving his
lawn.
Deacon Smith arose Sunday at sunrise.
as is usual on work days He did the
morning chores and spent two hours
sharpening his lawn mower. After
breakfast he went forth on the front
lawn and In his shirt sleeves set busiiy
10 work laying low the tall grass which
had sprouted in the rain.
Church members passed and gazed in
astonishment, but Deacon Smith Needed
none Of them so intent was he on his
work. He Is one OF the most devout
churchmen in the village. and when the
church bells began to ring he gazed
around him I'm wonder.
Suddenly he repaired to the house
leaving the mower In the grass When
he had confirmed his suspicious the
deacon hurriedy prepared for church
and red and heated he took his seat in
the family pew just as the minister com
menced his sermon. Deacon Smith was
never known to pe late before.
II declare / missed day somewhere :"
he explained to his friends. II Thought
II was Saturday.
Though his friends declared no harm
would come or IL Deacon Smith Insisted
on keeping yesterday as the Sabbath 10
make up for his faulty memory.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-19
pAW1UCKET.

The common council met last evening
and President Davis was in the chair. A
message from the mayor. vetoing the ap-
preparation OF $4,000 for new Are sta
ton, was received and the veto Will be
acted on next Wednesday evening Mayor
Higgins believes that the necessity for a
new station Is not strong enough to jus
tify spending $4,000 with the city's
financial condition as II is. A large
number OF resolutions providing for ap-
propriations were referred TO appropriate
committees.
The concert given at the Y NJ c. A.
hall last evening for the benefit OF the
Roger williams Eye and Ear nflrmary
was well attended and n good program
was given.
The executive committee OF the Rhode
Island Mulespinners association will be
held this evening In Labor temple There
will be n thorough consideration OF the
trouble at the Jenckes Spinning com
pany.
"A Prince OF Moorland" was again pre-
sented at Music hall last evening.
Only routine business was transacted
at last evenings meeting OF the Ma
chinists union.
The graduating exercises OF the gram
mar and high schools will be held AZ
Music hall on June % and %
The w. c. T u. will meet tomorrov
afternoon at the home OF Mrs. NJ #.
Kenyon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-19
PAWTUXET.

The committee that is arranging the
details OF the public meeting in the in
terests Of the Pawtuxet Old Home asso-
citation was able to announce today that
among the speakers for Monday night will
be His Excellency Gov. L. +. c. Garvin.
Judge Henry A. Palmer and probably Gen
Elisha Rhodes and Executive Secretary
Grieve. in addition 10 local clergymen and
others.
The committee on the pa rade for June
IA has had a meeting since its appoint
ment and arranged the details OF the
East Cranston demonstration. II Is un-
derstood from interview which The
News man had with one OF the committee
that a brief parade viii be made through
the centre Of both sections proceeding
up Broad street to the corner OF Warwick
avenue before taking the cars TO the
trottinE park An idea OF the proba BILE
make up Of the line was also obta ined and
IT, somewhat as follows: Band OF Indians.
float representing settlers cabin in early
DAYS band OF frontiersmen. children in
costupe OF Revolutionary period. band OF
young patriots. float Of the Gaspee epi-
sode. Spirit Of 10" large historical float
and party nf school children 10 sing ma
tional airs Volunteer Fire company and
II possible the Pawtuxet Veteran associa-
ton. The work Of getting up the vari-
GUS floats Will be commenced at once
and the committee will seek the coopers
tion Of all the various societies and clubs
In the section as well as interested citi-
zens
The ladies' Aid society OF the Paw
tuxet Baptist church had An interesting
sociable at the home Of Mr. Burlingame
LN.l "a ..vAA Aal. a a
and the young people spent couple OF
hours in playing games and In social in
tercourse. There were refreshments OF a
very light nature and homo made confec-
tionery on sale during the evening
Tonight the regular meeting of the Fire
King band will be held I'm the engine
house on Commercial street There is
also 10 be meeting OF the Texutwap
club this evening
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taurant on Bullock's Point avenue and
they will receive prompt attention and
publication.
A delegation from the Favorite. Good
Cheer and Old Columbia Whist clubs at
tended the whist party given in the hall
Of the local camp of Sons OF Veterans in
Rays block, watchemoket square. last
evening. and the players walked away
with no less than 10 trophies.
The first prizes were won by Mr.. George
King. pair OF cuff bottoms; Mrs. King,
a silk sofa pillow.
Other prizes we're: Mr. Bidmead. a
knife: Mrs Bldmead, a set OF lemonade
glasses; Mr. Schoenhardt. stick pin; Mrs
Mason. a fancy basket: Mr.. Humphreys.
a box OF candy; Mrs. Humphreys. paper
cutter; Mr.. Howarth. a stick pin, and
Mrs Howarth "a silk sachet.
There is a small army OF great and
lucky fishermen in this village. but so
far this season no one man has caught
as many handsome tautog ass eg-Council-
man George Johnson. Tuesday he landed
more than two bushel OF them and yes
terday he caught 10 pounds
The Favorite Whist club postponed its
meeting last evening TO take part in the
whist party at East Providence They
will meet with Mrs. Turner OF Bullock =
Point avenue this evening.
There was large attendance at the
meeting OF Riverside lodge. knights OF
Pythiss. last evening. when one candidate
was given the rank OF knight.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-19
ARRANGING
HISTORICAL
PAGEANT

At q meeting OF the sub-corimittees on
the allegorical parade which is to be the
chief feature Of Cranston's Jubilee ceie-
bration In the ofrice OF Judge Henry A.
Palmer last night the work was portioned
out to the various districts and the mem
bers instructed as TO the scope of the
work that was to be done. The number
present was something like 25 and one OF
the members from Pawtuxet reported re-
garding the nature OF tho floats and cos
tune features Of the pageant.
There was just an outline given and a
great deal will depend upon tho efforts
and originality Of the various subcom-
mittees in celebrating along the lines sus
gested.
The features representing the aborfgan-
al, settlement and revolutionary periods
Of the towns history was referred 10 the
villages OF Pawtuxet and Edgewood
which have as a committee william NJ
Lee. Wilbert Y. Longfellow and Fred f.
Horton.
The Farming and grazing period OF the
town was given to Oaklawn Meshantfcut
and Fiskeville with william Congdon,
Israel Brayton and William r. Hervey as
committee. Knightsville and Cranston got
the Manufacturing period OF the town and
Charles A. Davenport and John A. Ham
ilton were placed In charge while the CIV
II war period was assigned TO Auburn
with this committee. DIR! y. &. Latham,
Thomas Hammond. and William II. Du-
temple
Arlington will look out for the home
building and development OF the town and
Rev w. W. Deckard. Elisha p Durfee
and Hollis M. Coombs will arrange the
exhibit. The Hope of the Future" will be
the children OF the public schools and this
feature will he In charge OF Mr.. vaien-
tine Almy. the superintendent OF the do
partment assisted by the committee men
and principals. Then there will be the
firemen In line and numerous bands and
drum corps so that the affair will be one
OF the most interesting parades that has
been prepared in this state for many
years
Chairman Bliss OF the town committee
announced that Brig Gen Tanner. who
lives at Edsewood had agreed 10 be the
chief marshal and that he would be as
sisted by his chief OF staff and aides
whom he wosld appoint from each dis
trict later.
Members OF the subcommittee reported
that some progress had been made in
getting contestants for the various ath-
letic events which are TO be features OF
the celebration. June IA.
There Is to be another meeting OF the
delegates next Monday evening when a
stu more comprehensive idea of the
progress can be obtained
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-19
VOLUNTARY BANKRUPTCY.
4 4. Sammls Files Petition Liabilities Of
$11,675.96 Assets $18,518.18.

An adjudication in bankruptcy has been
entered in the United States district court
in response to a petition OF A A. Sammis.
the weybosset street hardware dealer and
the case has been referred TO Chester w.
Barrows referee In bankruptcy.
Mr.. Sammis stated 10 a porter that he
took this action at the request OF his
creditors. who held a meeting some time
ago. He said that they will probably ask
to have a receiver appointed. He was un-
able at this time to pay some bills. which
had fallen due, he said, and as far as he
knows that is the only reason which
prompted his creditors 20 make the re-
quest. The asests mentioned, exceed the
liabilities, and consist almost altogether
OF stock which he has on hand.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-19
SLATE PENCIL MADE A
TOUR OF A GIRLS BODY.


New York. May ia piece OF a slate
pencil. two and half inches long and
sharpened to needle point has been
removed from tho right hand OF Rosalie
hack, nine-year-old Brooklyn school
girl The pencil had been working It's
way about the chlld's body since January
last. when she swallowed II while at
play.
Efforts 10 remove II from her stom-
ach proved OF no avail and for several
weeks she has complained OF pain in the
side and shoulder. Finally the object
moved down through her arm and caused
the hand 90 swell. The doctors were
greatly astonished upon APPLYING the
lancelet and encounterine the hard piece
OF slate. They say there II no record OF
80 large n substance passing through the
human body In a similar manner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-19
STR. FRIESLAhD DISABLED,
BeIglan-Am Liner Sighted or Water
ford, ireland, With Broken Shaft.

Queenstown, May 1.-THE steamer Au-
rania reports having passed the Belgian
American line steamer Frieslapd, disabled
OFF the coast OF Waterford. Ireland The
Briesland signalled that her shaft had
been broken. The weather is fine and
tugs have been sent from Queenstown 10
assist the disabled ship into this port.
The Friesland sailed from philadelphia
for Liverpool on May Z.
The tugs sent from here to assist the
Friesland have taken her in tow and
they are proceeding 20 Liverpool.
The F'riesland arrived at Queenstown
night to land passengers and
malls. and proceeded for Liverpool. after
which she appears to have broken her
shaft
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-19
The News Of the State.

wood street. was held a. the undertaking
rooms Of J. VIII Carpenter at O'clock
today.
Arrangements are being made by the
parishioncrs OF So Theresa's parish 20
present Rev Father Brady, who has re-
Gently been assigned 20 a church at Phe-
nix, "A token OF their esteem
An old mag" owned by a man named
Arnold or Fruit HIN, was killed by
Charles Capwell OF the Society for the
Prevention OF Cruelty to Animals. yester-
day afternoon.
George Spencer, a contractor. reported
TO the police last evening that 2l feet Of
lead pipe had been stolen from a new
house on Barrows street.
The Business Mems association met last
evening and there was but routine bust
ness that received attention. A luncheon
was served.
An alarm was sent In from box 495 yes
terday for a chimney fire at Putnam
street. No damage.
The funeral OF Thomas ]. Delehanty was
held at ST. Marys church this morning.
The interment was AT woonsocket
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-19
REVOLT OF ARMENIANS.
insurgents Destroyed II Villages In Sas-
soun District AslatIc TurkeL

Constantinople. May ie.-Accordins to
dispatch from the Vail Of Bits. Asiatic
Turkey. II villages have been destroyed
by Armenion insurgents IN the district
Of sassoun. More than 500 Armenian FAM
lilies have taken refuge In Mush. town In
Btiis
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-19
Through Sleeping Cars 20 Worlds Fslr
Via Lehlph Valley Railroad.

Leave New York on Black Diamond
Express 1925 a. m. passing through The
Switzerland Of America" Via Buffalo and
Cleveland. In connection with the Lake
shore Big Four route. Arrive NJ st Louis
following evening Low rates via this
line.
For further particulars address A. J.
simmons. New England passenger agent.
Boston. Mass. o. Chas. s. Lee. general
passenger agent New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-19
THE NORTHWESTERN LINE RUSSIA.
JAPAN ATLAS.

Send ten cents in stamps for Russo
japanese War Atlas issued by the Chicago
e. Northwestern Railway. Three hne
colored maps, each 1870; bound in con
venient form for reference. The Eastern
situation shown I'm detail. with tables
showing relative military and naval
strength and financial resources OF Russia
and Japan. Address j. r. Britain, 800
Washington street. Boston. Mass
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-19
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS.

MRS. wINsLOw's SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over sixty years by
millions Of mothers for their children
while tpething with perfect success II
soothes the child. softens the gums. al
lays all pain. cures wind collie. and is the
best remedy for Darrhoea. II will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold
by druggists In every part of the world.
Twenty nve cents a bottle Be sure and
ask for Mrs winslow's Soothing Syrup.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-19
CENTRAL FALLS.

There was a very successful chowder
and entertainment held IN the narlors y,
the Baptist church last evening. A bur
lesque entitled The kindergarten" was
given by members OF the church under
the direction OF Miss Eva Il. Russell.
There are complaints that careless
folks drive onto the grass I'm jerks park.
Burglars who got into the home OF sam
uel NJ. COnant on Clay street got quite a
lot OF valuable silverware After about
all the stun stolen he'd been listed 81
was found IN comparing the list with the
silverware stlll in the house that a silver
porringer and a silver handled cup valued
at SO had not been accounted for
The seventh and last OF the whist par
ties held durffrr-tife season -ty-+A~-+et-
ersn Firemen's association and the
Ladies' Auxiliary was given last evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-19

az Iaunton avenue. Telephone llz-1,
East Providence.
At the meeting of Howard Lodge.
Knights OF Pythias. I'm Tobin's block,
last evening the rank OF knight was con-
ferred upon two candidates.
Howard r. Ide has been appointed by
the chancellor commander as mounted
aid to the chief marshal for the evening
parade. 10 be given in Providence. June 3.
WAS A SUCCESS.
The local camp of the Sons OF Veterans
held a whist party i'm Rays block last
evening and was a pronounced success.
There were more than 70 tables and the
affair was most enjoyable. The greater
portion OF the prizes. however. went to
the players, who came from Riverside
A SPECIAL MEETING.
II is whispered that a special meeting
OF the town council will be held tomor-
row afternoon at O'Clock, but for what
reason II is not disclosed.
All that can be learned is that IL will
be called for what ever business may
come before It,"
GONE TO THE HOSPITAL.
]. Robert Wilcox. one OF the oldest and
best known residents OF this place. was
taken from his home on Taunton avenue
to the Rhode Island Hospital this fore
noon Mr.. Wilcox is dangerously I'll with
kidney disease.
MINOR MENTION.
Mr. Henry Smith. who for many years
conducted a blacksmith shop on Summit
street, has leased the Wilcox building on
Valley street. and will continus business
there.
The local division of the Naval Re-
serves entertained a division last evening
with a luncheon and entertainment. An
hour more was spent at drill.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-19

PA. what Is intuition?'
Merely the feminine OF suspicion. my
son. ."-Hsrpers Bazaar.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-19

Teacher Who was the best friend Ire
land ever had?
Irish Scholar--ol don't just now remem-
Der, bot he discovered Ameriky Town
Topics
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TO RE0RGANlZE COMPANY
AND REDUCE CAPITAL STOCK.

New York. May 19-Re-organization
plans OF the finances OF the United States
Realty and Construction company have
been agreed upon by the directors and
Herald.
IT is understood the financial end OF
the company will be thoroughly over
hauled and the capital greatly reduced.
some estimates placing the new figure at
$40 0oo. 900. The capital of the present
company IL $50. .00o.0 900
new company will be formed and n
change I'm name is also contemplated. In
stead OF big issue OF preferred stock
IL Is said that there win be a form OF
income or debenture bonds issued.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-19

Mrs. Tutte-Isn't Il awful the way
Mrs. Wild goes on with Mr.. wayward?
Mrs. Tattle--Tes: I've often thought
what blessing they are to the village
II would be intolerably dull without them
don't YOU think7-Boston Transcript
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IN OLNEYvILLE.
Silver Jubilee Celebrated by
Mr.. and Mrs. Abbott.
Checker Contest THE ". c.
7. U. Held Annual Session.

Olneyvile branch OF the Providence
News al Heffernan's News Store. ID
Hartford avenue Telephone 40-West
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EAST PROVIDENCE
Howard Lodge, K. Of P, Holds
an Interesting Meeting.
Sons Of Veterans Whist Party
a Success Other Matters.

East Providence branch at The News Is
at l Taunton avenue. Telephone 1922,
East Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-19
RIVERSIDE.

Items Of news can be left at Goff's res
taurant on Bullock's Point avenue and
they will receive prompt attention and
publication.