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The Washington times., 1904-06-15
Measure of Fidelity.

These are the guarantees which the
men of the South give TO the men Of the
North; these the tokens by which we
measure our fidelity TO the American
Union.
II IL was the viii OF God that there
should be new birth OF freedom: If
it was the viii OF God that government
Of the people. by the people.-and for
the people should not perish from the
earth then 1t was the will Of God that
there should be a mighty sacrifice; and
let no man forget that the same God
which struck down myriads OF the best
beloved OF the North struck down N.Y.
RAIDS OF the best-beloved of the South
that the doctrine OF secession was horn
at the North: that the sin OF slavery
such as II may have been. belong
equally to both the North and the Soutb
ana that the tale of free, popular GOV
eminent is not yet told
We build this monument TO valor We
build il TO probity. We build IT in pIo-
rious tribute to the men who fen by,
our side. We build it to the spirit o.
the dead Confederacy. We need not
The Washington times., 1904-06-15
WORK FOR BLIND
LANENTABLY LACKING
Aid Association Urged to Greater Efforts
to Procure Proper Industrial Occu-
patton for Dependents.

At the last regular meeting Of the
board Of directors of the Aid Association
Tor the Blind of the District of Co
Iumbia, held at the Home. 915 f. Street
northwest the various committees.
through their chairmen, presented the
report OF their work for the past month.
Mrs. William King. chairman OF house
committee. reported that the health of
the inmates was unusually good: that
services had been held every Sunday
afternoon in the parlOrs Of the Home
ana many pleasant evenings spent by
0he inmates In listening to reading By
volunteers a room in the Home was
reported TO have been repapered and
furnished through the efforts OF Mrs
Julia f. Pond and her friends from
Georgetown. Another room was re-
ported 10 be badly in need of paperinR
and refurnishing
The Washington times., 1904-06-15
FUNERAL SERVICES
OF LEWZ.LE LETTER
Brief But Impressive Ceremony in St.
Johns Episcopal Church-Body
Placed in Receiving Vault.

The last rites over the body OF Levi
II. Letter were held yesterday afternoon
at St Johns Episcopal Church i'm the
presence of members of the family and
of a small gathering of friends. After
the services the body was placed i'm a
receiving vault at Rock Creek Cemetery.
The ceremonies at the church were
brief and transformations. the original
plan of an elaborate musical program
having been changed by request Of Mrs.
Letter Many Of the hymns and an
thems were dispensed with. and the
service did not vary greatly from the
regular form Of Episcopal ritual.
Inc funeral cortege left the Letter
residence in Dupont Circle about s:45
O'Clock, and reached the church before
4. Prior to the arrival Of the BODY a
Fanload Of flowers had been taken TO the
edifioe and profusely arranged about the
chaheei. In front of which the casket
rested. A cross OF orchids WAS the sole
design on the casket.
The Washington times., 1904-06-15
LEES WARRIORS
HEAR HATTERSON
Veterans Extend Editor an
Enthusiastic Reception.
IN SESSION IN NASHVILLE
City Decked in Gala Attire-Rebel
Yell Sounds on All
Sides.

NASHVILLE. Tenn, June 15-Tbe
men who wore the gray continue Ia
pour into the city to attend the United
confederate Veterans fourteenth re-
union now in session. They are accom-
.anied by many of their relatives and
friends.
The city is in gala dress. Henry Wat
terson' the brilliant Kentucky editor.
was the orator today His grafton was
gwen marked attention by the veterans
ana he was repeatedly cheered bv the
veterans. who would time and again
make the convention hall ring with
their rebel yeIls.
Mr. WattersOn said in part:
we are here today TO lay the founda-
ton stone of monument to the Con
federate dead. That monument when
II Is completed. viii forever mark will
keep forever watch and guard over the
memory OF brave men. who died fight
ing against the National Government
In the thoughts which crowd our
mlhds' IN the emotions which fiji orr
hearts. in the words which we shall
utter. we are to make no paltrv adnis-
slons. no mean confessions. no dishonor-
ing renunciations; but standing uncov-
ered IN the presence of Almighty God
prociaiming TO the world the integrity of
the dead. signalling the cause for which
they died. renewing our fidelity to the
sacred compact Of brotherhood and sol-
olershiD, we are to reconcile this act OF
plous homage with perfect loyalty to
me Union. to the flag. and to those Of
our countrymen who successfully fought
against US.
The Washington times., 1904-06-15
Can Never Be Answered.

IL VIII never be known-nor Muse of
History. nor Genius of Philosopbv viii
ever be able to tell us-whether the war
OF sections could have been averted.
Inc battlefield seemed the only court
OF last resort. Into that dread tribunal
each itigant brought the best that was
in him. All minor differences. ali doub+s
and all fears were sunk in the single is
sue or the Union, on the one side. the
Confederacy on the other. The law Of
force against force alone was TO decids
IL did decide. and the decision which
was equally complete and final left
nothing to wish for by the North moth
ing TO hope for by the South.
II was manhood against tradition. II
was the God-given right of seIf-defense
against All theories of union or dis
union Wings who had followed CLAY
democrats who had followed Jackson.
the Browns. the Fosters. and the Hat
tons, equally with the Trousdales. the
Guilds and the CAROLS. thc Coopers
and the Ewings-Henry and Gentry
joining hands with Haynes and Whit
thorne-all rallied under the lcadersbin
OF that born leader OF men-that soldier
clNillan-that statesman in The Senate
tnat nero on the battlefield the chival-
nc, the incompatible Harris Greece
nad her Marathon, let Shiloh Mur-
ireesborO and Chlckamauga ten the
story Of Tennessee
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Pews for Family.

For the members OF the family and
those who accompanied the body from
the mouse. the front center pews in the
church mad been reserved. The public
was permitted TO view the ceremonies
from the gallery and the pews on each
side Of the chanceI.
ne service opened with the singing OF
IN. me hymn; Peace, Perfect Peace" by
frst portion OF the buriaI ser,.ics ~
Isad oy the Rev. DR.. F. H Bigeicw as
SslsIant rector The hymn. Lead. Kind
~ L.sn- vas sung by the choir. ami
- htN roland Cotton Smith the re-
LOI. read the scrinlIraI Inssnr,
The Washington times., 1904-06-15
No Work to Do.

Mrs Jacobs, chairman OF Industrial
committee. reported falling off of the
work in the shops during the past month
ana urged the necessity Of effort in
securing work for the men. She also
reported that hair picker was badly
needed In the mattress department. and
asked that efforts be made to secure a
new one An advertisement for work
Is appearing once week in the daily
The ways and means committee 70
ported plans and suggestions for the
summer and early fall Mrs. Pepper a
llieiilloeI OF the committee, outlined a
series OF entertainments for fbe co,,i,,ss
WINTER, the board concurred and heartiiV
approved Of Mrs. Peppers plans. feeling
assured that good results will be the
tea in October ~ stNe
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At the Cemetery.

me services at the cemetery were
brief. After the body had been deposit-
cd IN the vault, which was lined with
evergree ems and flowers. the Rev. Mr.
Smith read The conmittai service. which
was edded with a short prayer.
The honorary paIIbearer. were SAcrc-
gary Hay. Chief Justice Fuller Renrc-
sentative r. r. Hit Robert T. Lincoln
Secretary Hitchcock. Prof 5. p. Lang
ley. Of the Smithsonian Institution
James D. Smith. OF New York and John
j. Mitchell, OF New York.
The members Of the family who At
tended the service were Mrs Letter.
Miss Nancy Letter Miss Daisy Letter
and Joseph Letter
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abide With Ne"

Following these rites the choir and con-
sreEation sang Abide With Ne" after
winch hey recited the Apostles Greed.
inc prayers for the dead were read
by the rector. and following the singing
OF = Heard Voice" the benedictio2
cerricd from the church the choir ssne
Nearer My God. 10 Thee"
The Washington times., 1904-06-15
DR.. Bowling Appointed.

Or; Inomas w. Bowling was appoint
60 physician TO the Home for the Blind
Mis- > l. Jacobs resigned as director
20 une Dlstrict Of Columbia Federation
VI "oneh Clubs. and Mrs. c. NJ. Pep
stead " iei
ne board adjourned TO meet .Juna %
49, 70 ara st special business to come he
The Washington times., 1904-06-15
SOHO Enduring Name

Students Of the psychology OF names
would do well TO scan the pages Of the
"Howitzer' carefully for striking ex-
amples Of The laws OF suggestion and
association. George r. AIhn. OF Iowa.
bears the euphonious title Of Viola -
Gordon Rives Cats. OF Alabama. IS Kit
~" and Donald Cameron Cubbison. OF
Kansas. is Carrie Nation" Arthur
James Davis. OF Idaho. Is Coyote. %
Charles Andrew Meals. Of Nebraska. is
known as Three Square" Erie Martin
Wilson. 81 Kentucky. is "Pudd'n Head
and Martin Christian Wise. II Texas. is
known as "Greaser."
The Washington times., 1904-06-15
Big Check Received.

Under new business a letter was read
from Mrs. Virginia L. w. Fox fncIosinq
check for $3.50. with the request maj
5000 be applied TO the endowment FIND
ana 500 toward the general fund. The
BOARD extended a unanimous vote ~
thanks TO Mrs Fox. VI
The resignation Of Mrs. Horace Tav-
LOT as member of the board OF d.
gret. P'0N with re-
Mrs. Bernard Janney was elected 90
lOrs resignation MIS- lay
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-28
LOVING HEARTS UNITED.
James H. Hogan, Local Correspondent,
and Miss Kennedy, Welded.

A very pretty wedding was solemnised
yesterday afternoon In the rectory OF the
Church OF the Holy Name, on Camp
street, the contracting party being James
II. Hogan. Olneyville correspondent OF the
Providence Journal and Miss Mary J..
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Ken
nedy OF Mount avenue. The bridesmaid
was Miss Margaret Kennedy, while the
best man was Maurice F. Reidy OF Wor-
cester. Mass. The officiating clergyman
was the rector Rev. J. C. Walsh.
The ceremony was followed by re-
O. ption at the home Of the brides parents
Numerous presents. useful and valuable.
were displayed In one OF the rooms
among which was silver service and
carving set from Mr. Hogan's associates
on the staff OF the Journal and Bulletin
After a trip to New York Mr.. and
Mrs. Hogan will reside on Viola street
In the annexed district.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-28
WARREN.

The marriage ceremony OF Miss Annie
Wynne and Mr.. Francis sharkey was
performed in st. Mary's church. yester-
day morning by Rev. FIR. O'Keefe.
The heavy rain OF yesterday caused the
cutters on the public streets TO overflow
and made traffic almost impossible. Work
on the macadamizing OF Wheaton street
was stopped. but IL will be commenced
as soon ms the weather will permit. The
cellars OF numerous houses received their
share of the small hood.
The weekly prayer meeting services Of
the Baptist church and NJ. r. church will
be held in the local churches. Rev. II
w. watjen will officate at the Baptist
church and the service at the NJ e.
church will be conducted by members OF
the church.
The senior class OF the w. IT, s. will
hold a dance IN the town hall, Wednesday
evening Nav 18Th. Music for dancing
will be furnished by Straight Brothers
orchestra OF Bristol. II. T. The proceeds
realised from the affair will be used to
defray the expenses OF commencement
week.
The Fifth district court met In the
court room this morning. Judge q. L.
Bosworth presided. and several continued
cases were brought up for action. Other
court business. OF a routine nature was
trs snsacted
The regular weekly meeting OF Amity
lodge. I. o. o. F.. was held in Odd Eel
lows hall last night. Business was trans
acted. followed by a social program.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-28
PAW1UCKET.

Both branches of the city council met
last evening and part Of the business
transacted was the passing of resoiu-
ton providing for the erection OF a new
f,re department building on the Hill es-
tate on Main street at a cost OF $4,000.
Tie commissioners on the layout and WI
6ening Of Main street were allowed
ssi1 Ga for their work. This was the COM
mission which reported some time ago.
The sum Of $500 was appropriated for ex-
ira work done by policemen. Claims OF
Peter Dibble for $500 and OF Rachel Dib-
Bile for 5000 were in the board Of alder
men referred to the COMMITTEES on claims.
Councilman Hughes presided In the COM
mon council In the absence OF President
Davis. The council conourred with the
board OF aldermen In the passage OF an
appropriation Of 1850 for a sewer In Sum-
mer street from Coleman street to Ions
dale avenue.
Miss Agnes Lillian Brown. daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs. James ID. Brown, was mar
ried TO Mr.. wilfred l.. Davis at the resi-
dence OF the brides brother. George
Brown. Rev. whitman l.. Wood perform
ed the marriage ceremony Miss Marseret
jeffrey was the bridesmaid and William
H. Davis the best man. There were many
wedding gifts displayed. and also pleas
ant reception. Mr. and Mrs. Davis after
n
son street.
Last evening the gymnastic class OF
the Pawturket Gtrrs club held an exhibi-
ton at the Boys club building. The ex-
hlbition was IN charge OF Miss Lila Il.
Colburn. who was presented with hand
some boauet by members OF the class.
There was q supper and sale held ny the
Girls Friendly society OF 81. Paurs
church last evening that was well attend
ed. There was dancing from o'clock to
II o'clock
Judge w. w. Blodeett presided at yes
terday's session OF the court OF probate
Philip c. sheldon was appointed edminis-
TRAITOR on the estate Of the late Judge
Shove and gave n $4,000 bond.
Under the auspices OF Tower Post, q.
A. r.. the opera "A Prince OF Mooriand"
was given IN Music hall last evening.
There was a large attendance. The libret-
to and songs were written by Frank NJ.
Barber OF this city and ~" music by
william Hardness Arnold OF Providence.
The leading roles Of Phyllis and Lorenzo
we're finely sung by Mrs. Angela MxJvey
fair was an artistic as well as financial
success.
The broadway Athletic association held
its second annual social In Hutchinson's
hail last night Fays Belmont orchestra
furnished music.
AZ the First Baptist church last evening
Rev. y. q. Henson, pastor of fremont
Temple. spoke on ''The Book and the
Building" This was tho nrst OF q series
OF meetings TO be held under the auspices
Of the Young Peoples societies OF this
city and vicinity.
Alfred l.. Hereux was found guilty by
Judge Huck yesterday OF assaulting Will
liam II. Smith. superintendent OF the
American Textile company.
ha of
Catholic association were installed last
evening. There was musical program, a
collation. and dancing enjoyed by the
many friends OF the society present.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-28
CENTRAL FALLS.

The common council held It's regular
monthly meeting last evening Council
man Gilluly reported Joint resolution
from the committee on finance provid
ing for sn appropriation OF $1,000 for the
water, street and sewer departments. IL
was passed ss was also joint resolution
approprfatfnG $4,000 fer a new eight
room school house on the west side. IL
was voted TO Increase the salary OF the
chief OF the fire department 800 year.
the salary. OF the assistant chief $50 n
year and the salaries OF permanent fire.
men $50 a year. An Invitation 10 attend
service at the Broad Street Baptist
church with BaIiou post. G. A. r.. on
Memorial Sunday was accepted. An np-
preparation Of $40 for decorating the sol
0iers' monument was made. City tree
warden Charles r.. Frost addressed the
council ON the Arbor day program. Gle
satd 100 trees had been bought ana
chat about $40 was needed for loan.
Nembers of the council expressed them
selves IN favor Of the city's paying for
fhe loan.
Considerable business was transacted
a. yesterdays meeting of the court ~
pvcbsfe Judge BsIiin presided
Rain last evening prevented q parade
~ me Holy Name society IRE, ious 70 lis
attendance ~ the Holy Trinity church
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-28
BRISTOL.
Animal Visit by President Of
Women's Relief Corps-.So.
= cla| Held by EpWorth League

The annual visitation OF the department
president. Mrs. Myra J. oiney OF Paw.
tucket. and stan, TO Babbitt Women
Relief corps took place here last even
ing. Members OF Ia bbitt post, a. A. r.
were present. Notwithstanding the very
unpleasant weather. there was large
attendance and a pleasant time was en-.
joyed
Team No. defeated Team No 6, in
bowling contest tournament in the Y
NJ. c. A., last evening. by a score OF
l22l TO ll2s
During the month OF May the Bristol
Golf club Will open the club house Satur-
days and Sundays, commencing next Sat
urday. The formal opening for the sea
son will take place Memorial day, when
tea will probably be held in the after
noon. A Golf tournament will be held
early for cup 10 be presented by VIII
liam Mckee
A social under the auspices OF the Ep-
worth league OF the state Street NJ. Il.
church was held last evening IN the
Young Mems Christian association rooms.
The entertainment WAS a literary and
musical one. Miss Eva May Cole and
Miss Mildred Johnston gave piano duets
piano solos by Miss Mildred Coggeshsll.
vocal solos by John Il. Pollock, piano
duets by Miss Bessie Carey and Miss
Lillian Huestis. violin solos by Charles
Alden, plano solo by Miss Eva Cole. Mrs.
J. B. Pollock and Miss Edith Maxfeld
were piano accomps nists RecitatIons
were given by Miss Bertha Crowley and
Miss Mildred Gorham. Refreshments
consisting OF various kinds OF cake. coffee
and lemonade were served by members
Of tho league.
Mr. Ezra Dixon. who has been travelling
tho past month In the West and Soutf.
Is expected 10 arrive home tho lattd'
part OF next week
The members OF the newly organized
brass band have received their new uni
forms and will appear IN them upon the
street for the FIRST time about the middle
OF May
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-28
OUT OF THE GLOOM
Many a Gloomy Countenance II
Providence Now Lightens
With Happiness.

A bad back makes you gloomy
Can't be happy with continual hack
ache.
The aches and pains 81 bad back
Are mostly due to sick kidneys
Doan's Kidney Pills cure sick kidneys
They have made many a home happy in
Providence
Read what a grateful citizen says:
Mr.. Thomas Hoban Of 2 Marvin street
says ~ had attacks OF terrible back
ache. often 30 bad that could hardly
keep about my work. and when ! stoop-
ed Il caused me intense pain in my back.
procured Doans Kidney pills and
commenced their use. They did me more
good than any other remedy ever tried.
/ cannot say too much in their praise.
| strongly urge anyone troubled with
their Kidneys to give Doan's Kidney Pills
a fair trial and they will not be dIsap-
pointed"
For ssle by all dealers. Price 80 cents.
Foster-Mnburn Co. Bunaio. ~ v. .ole
agents FOR the United States
Remember The name, uoANs and take
no other.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-28
SWEBES IN
SESSION IN
THIS CITY

The stth annual convention OF the New
York conference OF the Swedish Evan
gelicaI Lutheran Augusta Synod OF Amer
tea In In progress IN the Hayes street
church. this city. with l. p. Ahlauist. ID.
D.. OF Wilcox. Pa. as presiding ofiicer.
The conference is composed OF about l5o
parishes. which are distributed through
out the New England states and New
York. New Jersey. Maryland. Delaware.
Pennsylvania and Ohio. Over half OF the
pastors Of all Of these churches were
present last night. and the remainder
were expected 10 arrive today.
Sessions were held yesterday forenoon.
afternoon and last evening and last even
ing's session was open 10 lay delegates
as we'll as the clergy. AZ 1880 o'clock high
mass was celebrated. the sermon being
preached by Rev. Mr. Ahiouist. The
theme OF the discourse was "A Life In
Faith TO the Honor OF God. and IL was
presented In an able and eloquent man
ner Rev. j. r. Morton. pastor Of the
Gloria Del church. Hayes street, this city.
extended a warm welcome TO the MEM
bers Of the conference.
There was a business session this fore
noon and at this afternoon session IL II
expected officers and committees viii be
named for the ensuing year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-28
RIVERSIDE.

II Manager Harry Joslin OF the East
Telephone company. can succeed IN get
ting one hundred now switches, Riverside
will have a bran new and up-to-date
telephone station, that will be opened
night and day. II II proposed 20 have
trunk lines to Providence and East
Providence. and IN fact the station will
be fitted with all OF the very latest ap-
pliances.
Mr.. Joslin viii call upon the merchants
and residents in a few days. and an soon
as he has the necessary number. will have
the station fitted UP and opened as quick
ly as possible.
A PYTHTAN BURIED.
The funeral OF Charles f. simmons was
held at his late residence on knowlton
street at o'clock this afternoon, the
Rev. Mr.. Remick OF the Episcopal church
IAttle Neck cemetery, where the i'm
pressive burial ceremony OF the Order
OF Knights OF Pythias was performed
by the officers OF Riverside lodge. The
bearers were Past Chancellors Ira ID
Gon. Estus Knight Vice Chancellor
George II. johnson aud Past Grand Chan
celor Lewis. Winchester.
Mr.. Isaac Wyatt q member or Hook
and Ladder No 8. of Providence, who
has recently been discharged from ths
Rhode Island hospital. In spending "A few
days with his mother. Mrs. Susan Wyatt
on Allen avenue.
At the meeting OF Riverside lodge
knights OF Pythiss. last evening. Il was
voted not to have n banquet next We'd
nesday evening, when the officers OF the
grand lodge are TO make their OFFICIAL
visit.
The Improvement society will meet al
the Engine house this evening. when
Councilman Frederick r. Cady will give
a history OF the Little Neck cemetery.
Items for The News can be left NJ the
restaurant OF George A. Con, T5 Bull
locks Point avenue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-28
FOR1NIGHTLY CLUB.
Holds Annual Meeting at tho Home Of Its
President, Mrs. ANGEL.

| The Providence Fortnightly club held
the residence OF the president, Mrs. Louis
L. Angel. No. Els Angel street.
An unusually large number of mem
bers were present and responded TO the
roll-call. with quotations Notice was
given that the club will hold a cake sale
at the residence OF Mrs. James r. Fisk.
pss Westminster street next Monday
afternoon at 2 O'Clock. the proceeds to he
used by the club In their phiianthropic
work
Miss Margaret Gardner wss elected
musical director OF the club.
After disposing OF several business mat
ters the club proceeded 10 elect officers
as follows: President. Miss Clara NJ.
Low: FIRST vice president. Mrs. A. p.
Mmroe: second vice president. Mrs. F.
q. Jackson: secretary. Mrs. n. A Not
tage; treasurer. Mrs. Arnold p. Brown
ing. The reports OF the secretary and
treasurer showed that the club is In a
most nourishing condition. An interest
ing feature OF the afternoon was the
reading OF n letter from the former presi-
dent Of the club Mrs. Forrest P Rundell
Of Philadelphia. Mrs. Angel. I'm closing
her three years as president OF the club.
made a thoughtfui address and thanked
the club members most cordially for their
kind and hearty o-operation. which had
made her term OF ONCE so pleasant and
helpful. After singing the Club Ode"
written by Mrs. Harriet ~. Hilton. the
meeting adjourned. Lemonade. cake and
ices were served by the hostess. The club
color being red the table was elaborately
decorst TED IN that color. TIE club plans
20 have two or three outings during
~. summer snd vill begin their regular
meetings October ttk.