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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-11-15
Roosevelt to Visit the Exposition.

Washington. November 1e.-Pres.denr
has decided TO pay a visit 10
the St Louis Exposition and viii leave
here in time 10 be in st. Louis on Mo-
18th.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-15
SOIL SURVEY FOR R. |.
A Movement Of Great Importance TO the
Farmers and Other Citizens Of Rhode Island,

During the past six months negotiations
have been carried on between the Rhode
Island College Of Agriculture and the de-
partment OF agriculture at Washington,
relative to a soil survey i'm this state 1t
seems that the department Of agriculture,
through its bureau OF soil survey, has for
six or eight years past been making quse
elaborate Investigations in different parts
OF the United States relative 10 the agri-
cultural capacity OF those sections.
The plan is 10 send party OF experts
into a certain area, where they will study
all the conditions that make for agricul-
ture--the geology, the surface soil, /e
climatic conditions generally. flora etc.
These conditions are studied by the ex-
perts. and finally are condensed and
show graphically the facts stated above.
Whom this map is completed and dis
tributed u ought TO give 10 the public
quite accurate information as 10 the
possibilities of agriculture in that area.
For instance. here I'm Rhode Island IL
ought To show the areas that would bet
locations that ought 10 be favorable for
ample and peach orchar rds and 10 ought to
show those regions whore market garden
ing and poultry growing can be carried
if this work is well done Il should be
OF immense value To this state. There
can be no doubt that Rhode Island, even
with it's small area and with it's rocky
hills. can be made to produce a vastly
! larger value Of agricultural products than
/ Al now produces. Besides the areas that
ought 10 be I'm forests. there Is no reason
why the state outside of the cities and
| villages should not be one vast garden
10 be made 10 yield a handsome profit 70
| intelligent and up-to-date farmers.
The college. therefore. feels that ~ has
been very fortunate 10 secure the promise
OF Mr. Milton Whitney. chief OF the bu-
reau OF soils. TO survey the entire state
This may take two or thre years II vii
| be- the first time that a survey OF an en-.
/ tire state has been undertaken. and u
| ought 10 be OF great value not only !.
! Rhode Island but 30 all OF New Engla nd
/ II IL hoped that the work will begin early
| in the coming season.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-15
TEAMSTER
BURNED
TO DEATH,

John Riley. a teamster about 30 years o.
age n native OF Burrillville. and Span
ish-American war veteran, was burned e
death I'm a fire not far from the new sta
sanitarium on the shores OF Wallum ponu
carly Yesterday morning. The structurl
destroyed was barn belonging to VIII
liam Friery. who was awakened by TN
cracking of flames shortly before
o'clock.
Mr.. Friery and his brother Peter wen
out Immediately and managed 10 say
three out of the eight horses, and ais
several wagons which they hauled out @
the flames They succeeded In untylnN
three other horses, bat they were unaoi.
IN get them out OF the smoke and Tame
and they perished with the two others
who could not be reached. Thers Wei
elso four cows, which were burned Y
death. and three or four tons OF hay '.
the barn also served as prey 10 IN
flames.
A search OF the ruins yesterday fore
noon, resulted I'm finding charred pooy
which though frightfully blackened an
disrgured. is thought TO be that OF Riley
Medical Examiner Wilcox was notified {
the finding OF the body.
The supposition Is that Riley went I
the barn late Saturday night, somewha
under the weather. attempted to light M
nine and accidentally set fire TO the ma
with the result that he lost his own III
and caused a financial loss OF 5000 to III
employer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-15
Death OF
Eminent
EDUCATOR.

Every friend OF education will learn
with deep regret OF the death OF Levi w.
Russell at the home OF his son, c. w.
Russell, in Hopedale. Mass. early yester-
day morning He had passed the pro-
verbal three score and ten milestone OF
life and death was due to a general col
lapse OF his system. accelerated by his
advanced age.
He was born in Ashburnham, Worces-
ter county, Mass, in 1888, and after pass
ing through the local schools took up
the profession OF teaching, his first charge
being the principalship of the F1tchourg'
Mass, grammar school. where he re-
mained several years.
His next position was at Watertown.
Mass, where he remained until 1859. when
he accepted an urgent call to this city,
and he succeeded Francis y. Snow as
principal OF the Bridgham street school.
He faithfully and efficiently discharged
the duties until the close OF the school
year, last June. and wes In point OF
years tho oldest grammar master In the
city. being junior in point or service py
n few months to James NJ Sawin or the
Point street school AS an elocutionist
he was probably superior TO any OF the
other grammar school masters OF the city
and had charge of that branch OF educa-
| ton at Middlebury college, Middleoury
Conn, before coming TO Providence.
on the evening Of Friday. April ~
| 1896. Mr. Russelrs former pupils ten
dered him a reception I'm Infantry hall
The affair was probably the largest pub
lie reception OF similar character ever
held I'm the city Of Providence, no less
! than 1000 invitations being sent out II
was a striking testiomnial Of the respect
and esteem I'm which Mr.. Russell had al
ways been held by those who had come
! IN contact with him, either I'm private lif'
or I'm his official capacity
1 The funeral will take place "Wednesday
morning at IL o'clock from the SON
residence and will, no doubt, be largel!
| attended.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-15
STATUE WAS BLESSED
WITH SOLEMN CEREM0N'

There were many hundreds In attend
ance last evening to witness the cere
monies I'm connection with the biessln
of the Immaculate Conception TO d
nlaced over the centre Of the door OF th
Church OF the Immaculate Conceptio
on West River street.
Under the direction OF Prof AleNande
NcCabe. organist. Dampertfs musics
vespers was given, after which I'll
statue was blessed
The musical program was as Follows
Trio Ave Maria" owen, Miss There's
NcCabe. William Hanrahan and II. be
NulhoIland: bass solo. Mr.. Mulhollanc
chorus. vein Creator" Millard: "Spir
creator" sung by the sanctuary choii
30 Salutaris," Shoepf; duet. 'Tantui
Ergo" Fiotow. stephen Kindelan. teno
ana John Mahoney; Praise the Lord,
nv the sanctuary choir
The sermon was by Rev. James Maho
of Pascoag, formerly OF this parisl
vho dwelt upon the desirability OF dev,
ton 10 and confidence In the Blesse
Virgin. lie showed her greatness as IL
moet admirable work of God I'm that &C
Himself so greatly honored her as
make her fill so large a place i'm the wor
OF mans redemption.
The Sermon was most eloquent az
commanded the closest attention OF tho'
present.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-15
The News Of the State.

q G Phillips was Real Friendship" In
the evening the pastor took for his text
'sNVhv Art Thou Cast Down, % MY soul
WHY Art Thou Disquieted Within MeP
Wednesday evening the annual meeting
of the Ladies' Aid society Will De held III
the church. Next Sunday the presiding
elder. Rev. A j. Coulta. will be present.
At the United congregational church
Rev T. s Gould OF Providence oniciated
At the morning service. He took for his
text Hebrews kills. Making Straight
Path for Your Feet Even" The evening
meeting and the Christian EndeaVor
meeting were united. The service was led
by Edwin Gordon The topic was "What
True Friendship VIII Do
The Thursday night prayer meeting
will he held this weeks with John NC
Causland at his residence on Broadway.
Wednesday evening candy sale ana en-. :.
tertainment will be held i'm the church.
At the Second Baptist church the pas
tor Rev. O.. w. Rigler preached an in
teresting sermon on The Paramount
Claim OF Christ. In the evening the dis
course. which was an interesting one was
delivered by Rev. j. b. Marsh of Paw
tucket
The Junior Endeavor meeting was led
by Hope Mcdonald The Christian En-
deayor service was led by Howard Mon
roe. The topic was What True Friend
ship Will Do
At the First universalist church the
pastor Rev. Allen Brown preached at the
morning service. obedience. I'm the
evening he spoke on ''The Lord Supper
i'm a very interesting manner.
Thursday evening a service Will be held
i'm the vestry OF the church.
LOCAL ITEMS.
There was nothing doing at the Central
station this morning. Not even an elec-
tric light was reported out
Snow plows were running OF the loca
Zines about all night last night and this
morning all OF the cars werer unning on
time.
Business was quiet at all OF the depart
ments this morning. No new cases o
contagious diseases have been reported
at the health department and no cards
have been removed.
The milkmen were somewhat late anou
! getting around this morning. This wa
especially true OF those coming IN IRON
the country. They report that the wheel
| ing was very bad indeed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-15
BRlCADIER LAMB AT py.M. CA.
Address on Religion Of Courage" and
Music, at Mems Meeting.

Yesterday afternoons meeting at tho
NJ. c. A. was made interesting by an
address on the Religion OF Courage by
Rrigadier Lamb of the Salvation army.
az we'll as musical selections by an Army
Quintet and the Roger Williams, Free
Baptist church quartet. 1t was also
announced that Rev. John r. Brown or
the Central Baptist church is to speak
rext Sunday on "The Man of Extreme
and that the Christian Church quartet
Is 70 sing. Brigader Lamb spoke in part,
somewhat as follows:
7 am assured / think, OF not only the
interest hut also the earnest prayers OF
those present Just now the people have
Mon startled by war in the East. The
courage OF one little race on the ISLANDS
has shown itself very forcibly. My theme
Is a religion OF Courage" and so must
come from this book.
PAM writes, "I am not ashamed or the
Gospel OF Christ. for II is the power OF
God unto salvation to every one that be-
ueveth: 10 the Jew FIRST. and also TO the
creek - Meetings and addresses are poor
sorts of things unless these speak forth
words from Him.
Men withdraw from these meetings,
and the black cloud OF questioning APP
nears. and they wish they were sure OF
these ,hings. Don't think that II you
are TO become a Christian. you are to
nut your intellect under your feet. The
secrets OF electricity are beyond the
minds OF the best electricians, not con-
| trary but beyond
don't know what you think Of religion.
| II anyone should ask about the Salvation
| army. 7 should perhaps say that some
/ of the things might be improved, but 7
| do say that it takes courage for the
| Salvation army. l do feel that the Saliva
\ tion army has some right Go your con-
sideration as courageous people. we
! have been too inconcerned about the
| needs Of n dying world
A religion Of courage always produces
enthusiasm often have thought II We
| could be as interested I'm eternal shares.
stocks and bonds as these business
| people in their business. what an In
! fuence we would be in the word. Have
there been great heart yearnings for
| further usefulness2
In 1866 William Booth held his first re-
ligious service outside q saloon with
! "eight men, one woman and dog" pres
| ent. and this year at "a convention he Is
| 10 meet 10000 Salvationists.
Brigadler Lamb paid n beautiful tribute
TO the late Mrs Booth Tucker and said
''I never looked at such an intellectual
and spiritual countenance. without long.
ing TO be like Him whom she served
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-15

scarlet fever were reported at the town
clerks Office by various physicians.
The February session OF the common
pleas division OF the supreme court VIII
convene here this morning at $50 o Clock
with Judge Blodgett upon the BENCH.
The basketball team OF the Y. M. g. a
OF this town played the Newport Y NJ
G. A. team at Newport on SATURDAY
evening the later team winning py y,,s a
contested by both teams. and the only
difference between the two teams was
Newport had a slight advantage. being
rather better acquainted with their gym
nasium
As the annual town meeting In near AT
hand discussion In heard at every corner
and In every place relative principally 10
the reduction OF the school committee.
What has aroused this feeling 10 such a
spirited discussion is probably the new
bylaws and regulations recently adopted
in the public schools by the committee.
there being n clause which strictly pro-
hibts the employing of teachers unless
they are graduates OF the Normal school
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-15
WARREN.

The regular church services we're heid
a, the various churches, yesterday. Rev.
Me- Cady delivered two excellent SER
mons both at the morning and evening
seryices at the NJ. r. church.
The funeral OF Mr John a. Emery
was held from his late residence on
Water street. yesterday. at ESQ y. m.
Rev II. u. Cady conducted the funeral
services. and a large number OF relatives
and friends we're present. beauutui
floral tributes were In abundance The
nall bearers we're composed Of the trus-
tees Of the NJ u. church Several SO
cieties and lodges. ~ which the deceased
was a member were present. The body
was placed in the tomb az tho South
cemetery. where Il will remain unul the
sprinR when N viii be removed 10
Riddeford. Me. for interment.
Tho evening schools OF the town closed
last week after n successful season. Mrs.
Susan Law Hall acted as principal, with
Miss Mary V Quirk as assistant. Two
rooms I'm the Conway block were used
for school rooms The reports Of the
teachers showed that good work was ac-
complished and n number Of the scholars
desired the school kept open month
longer. but the committee decided 10 dis
continue them last week.
The outlook OF the po..ocal situation
/ grows more breezy every day. Primary
caucuses will he held very soon for the
election OF tickets for the lower officers
! IL In not an uncommon sight 10 see .
group Of politicians. standing on a street
corner. excitedly discussing the comm,
election Another common sight w. Z,
sec politician buttonholing an unin
terested man. and impressing upon HIN
his duty ss citizen - vote the vsl
/ he sayS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-15
BRISTOL.
Two Well Known Citizens Die.
Basketball Game Meeting
Near at Hand.

John @. Bucklin. son OF the late simon
8. and Mary Frances Bucklin, died on
Saturday morning at the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. j. II. Tucker on Union street
Bristol where he resided His death was
due TO pneumonia. contracted the first
OF last week The funeral il To be held
from st. Johns church. I'm Providence
Mr. Bucklin's father. Simon s. Bucklin,
who died about two months ago here.
was once private secretary 10 Henry
Clay.
William Holmes, one OF Bristors we'll
known and highly respected citizens.
passed away on Saturday At his home on
Bourn street About two weeks ago he
fell from his wagon. receivtne shock.
from which he dit not recover. and on
thursday pneumonia st in. cansing hts
death.
During the past week nine new cases of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-15
rue OVERLAND LIMITED.

The luxurious electric lighted daiiy
train for San Francisco. Los Angeles ana
nd leaves Chicago 500 p m. daily
via Chicago, Union Pacific q North
western line. Less than three days en-
route to the Pacific coast The best OF
everything. Two other fast trains leave
Chicago daily 1890 p. m. and 1:S6 p. m.
For illustrated booklets. reservations and
full particulars apply to your nearest
ticket agent, or address }. r. BRITAIN
soo Washington street, Boston. Mass
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-15
EoR OVER sISTY YEARS

has been used for over sixty years by
millions OF Lothers for their children
while teething with perfect success II
soothes the child. softens the gums. al
laws all pain. cures wind collie. and is the
best remedy for Diarrhoes J, will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold
By druggists IN every part OF the world.
Twenty Eve cents bottle BE sure and
ssk for Mrs winslov's Soothing Syrup.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-15
OAKLAND BEACH.

Two focks OF wild geese were seen
sunday. and blue birds are said 10 have
driven the sparrows away from Oakland
Beach. This was In spite or the storm
OF today.
David Berry a well known merchant
OF Oakland Beach. white skating yester-
dev fell and sustained bad cut on his
head
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-15
RIVERSIDE.
Good Scores Were Made on
the Local Bowling Alleys
Last Wesk-Other Items.

The weekly prize on the local bowling al
ieys was won last week by Cole OF the
East Providence grocery clerks. He had
li9 10 mis- credit az the end OF the weeA'
which was the best individual score Tor
single string made during the week
There were a number OF other good scores
made during the course OF the week
James Parrish and Harry Holmes each
had LOG 10 their credit. Alfred Albro had
lO5 and Wesley Trombley had 1903
There is an extra game on the DOCKET
this week. The game which was 10 nave
been played last week between the sea
weeds and the Hinky Dees will be played
Thursday night The Hinkys have beeh
rooroantzed and the team materially
strengthened by the addition OF mum
Der OF new men. They will meet the EaSt
Providence grocery clerks this evening
The lineup OF the team will probably DE
William Simmons. captain, Domingo HAL
Charles Jolly, A. Il. Warner and PARDON
Browneu
The other games for this week are be-
tween the Whangdoodles and the Sea-
weeds Wednesday night and between the
! Riverside clerks and the Whangdoouies
! Friday night. There is a great amount or
! of interest in the game among the locai
! fans this season and as the season Au-
| vances II does not die out but on the con-
| trary seems TO get stronger
THE STORM
Yesterday afternoon the snow COM
| menced to fall and in little while the Air
seemed to be full OF IT. The falling snow
| was SO damp that people here thought
! that il would soon turn TO rain and were
| surprised when II did not The snow fel
| auite steadily all night and this morning
! there was a fair accumulation except OF
| the car tracks. where the snowplows mac
been running all night and had kept the
| tracks clear
There was not enough snow TO block the
tracks anyway. but the plows were run
| as "A precautionary measure so that II
case there was sufficient snow fall t6
| make trouble the cars would not be huns
up.
SILVER WEDDING.
A very, pleasant occasion during the lat
| ter part OF last week was the celebration
by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown OF Dyel
/ avenue OF their silver wedding. There
| were a large number OF friends and rela
! tives who assembled 10 tender their con
| gratulations and assist i'm the celebration
of the anniversary.
They were cordially received and pleas
antly entertained by Mr.. and Mrs. Brow
neither OF whom show the effect OF thu
quarter OF a century that has passed
since they joined fortunes in matrimonial
life. There were many OF the guests wh'
came from out OF town. including visitor
from Providence. Pawtucket Drownyille
Central Falls and Nova Scotia.
The evening was rendered very pleasan
by the rendition Of number OF vocal an,
instrumental solos by the daughters o
, the happy couple. Miss Susie Brown an
. Miss Jean Brown and several OF tn
, guests. Mr. and Mrs. Brown were ais
, the recipients OF a number OF handsom
presents.
; THE LEAGUE STANDING.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-15

so you don't think solomon -
wise -
the contrary? '--Cincinnan Commercial
Tribune.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-15

How strange ~ Is that you tell a horse
age hy the horses teeth. but a chlcken'
age by your ovn'-Tovn Topics.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-15
rHE LEAGUE STANDING.

Simmons and Goff are tied for the high
est three-strng total for individuals. 2ss.
each Dannie Mclaughlin has the high
est three-strng total for individuals, 2sS.
The East Providence clerks have the
highest three-string team total, 49, The
highest team total Is held by the River
side grocery clerks. who have 1903 to their
credit
THOSE TICKETS.
At the last meeting of Nsrragansett En-
gine company IL was voted that the com
many purchase n ticket for the coming
minstrel show for each active member
but there was nothing said In regard TO
where the tickets could be procured by
those for whom they had been purchased.
The News has been requested to state
that they are now In the possession OF
the clerk and will be given out upon ap-
plicatlon.
COMMITTEE NET
The anniversary committee of the engine
company held a meeting In the engine
house yesterday afternoon and talked
over the preliminary arrangements Tor the
observance OF the anniversary OF the com
pany. which occurs next month
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-15

GOODHUE MAKES SCIENTIFIC EN-
aminations OF the eyes free TO !; 20 D.
IL Snow street. ii'-it
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-15

JOHN oCoNNELL,
Hats. Caps, Furnishings, Trunk Store and
La~>lry Is just above the postonice.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-15
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.
House OF Representatives
Providence, Feb. IL. 1901.
PUBLIC HEARING.

Assessment OF Damages.
The Committee on judiciary OF the
House OF Representatives will hear al
persons interested In the bills enutiee
IAN Act i'm amendment of Sec. of chap
ter e47 OF the General Laws and An
Act I'm amendment OF Sec. OF chapter
o4s Of the General Laws respectively In
Committee Room 22s. State House, Provi-
dence. on Thursday. February ls' lsVf'
upon the rising OF the House.
JAMES HARRIS. Chairman
ARTHUR A. RHODES, Clerk
sc Weybosset street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-15
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

FoUND-GOODHNE AT IL SNOW
street. He will advise you whether your
eyes need medical treatment or glasses
free. iio-ie
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-15
IN 0LNEYvILLE.
A Street Fight-A Cutting A.
fray-In Doubt.
Funeral Of Mrs. Freeze-Gave
Valentine Party--Other Notes.

Olneyvile branch OF the ProNoehce
News r. at Hefrernons News store 10
Hartford avenue. Telephone 4O-West.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-15

WANTED-POSITION BY A NOVA
Scotia woman as housekeeper. ADDRESS
M-l02, News office. tl'--t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-15
SUNDAY SERVICES.

There was a very fair attendance at all
of the local churches yesterday. AZ the
Haven " v. church the pastor. Rev.
John r. Blake. diacoursed IN the morning
on According to The Glorious gospel of
the Blessed God" The topic az the Ep-
~crth iesxsn meeting. which was led BY
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-15
SITUATIONS WANTEo-MALE.

WANTED-POSITION BY A FIRST
class engineer and general all around man
in machine shop. Address G. A Bon
vassa, Franklin. Mass, fb-u
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-15

WANTED-POSITION BY COOK OR
general housework Can furnish good ref
erence Address M-lol, News onice.
fl5-St
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-12-28
Items fnom Old Plckens.

Old Pickons, December 28.--Luther
Richardson and family visited at West
nsipster last week. -Js,s
~ MIG Flofun16o Norris is visiting her
sister, Mrs. w. p, Dickson.
Mrs. Sallio Ca1non visited her brother
and family at Cateecheo last Friday.
s. L. Richardson and family expect to
move to West Union this week.
Quite a number of tho citizens of this
community expect to change residences
shortly.
+. a. Davis, tho teacher of Norton
school, spent Saturday and Sunday at
home with his family noar Picket Post.
w. p. Dickson made flying trip to
Picket Post last Friday.
B.P, Fisher, formerly of Jocassee, has
rented and moved to the Cary farm.
Wedding bells have already boon ring
ing not far off and we are expecting to
hear them ring again ere long.
Fresh meat seems to be very plentiful
4 In this seotion. The farmers are MAX
ing their hog and hominy ut homo this
time. Q. "a.