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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22
RIVER AND HARBOR IMPROVEMENT.

According the estimate made by Secretary of the Treasury
Shaw the deficit for the year will about
Srsoooooo and evident that and habor bill
passed ALL provide for moderate appropriations only 1t
reported at Washington seemingly trustworthy authority that
the total carried by the bill reaches the
the president will decline give his approval The nimaon is
made that the president already indicated his feeling
and consequence the will from the house
providing for disbursements of about $Ioooooo
Should the greatly this
all unlikely that the and harbo bill will fail passage
gether In the past similar bills defeated will
recalled that Senator Carter talked death years
Money for the improvement harbors should pro-
vded but appropriations should be reasonable
the logrong and porcuttng practices that alto
gher prevalent in the past Chairman Burton of the house
realizes this has well defined
concerning the economy public expenditures He
directed toward something higher than merely doing something
for the districts He is said be determined the hand
his place chairman the leaders of the
consider bill that is moderate provisions
eliminate appropriations every doubtful project including
which much money has already been spent.
Mr. Burton has by and investigation qualified
speak with authority the of river harbor
and congress well heed follow his
though they include the application pruning
knife many of the items inserted in the bill congressman
anxious satisfy their constituents than consider
condition of the and the probable national
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22
BARK BENNETT REACHED
PORT AIDED BY TUG

The British bark John g Bennett reach
ed port this forenoon about 1870 o'clock
after a most adventurous voyage. The
vessel started from Gonaives and made
Just time enough to run into the worst
part OF a very severe storm Friday, Sat
urday and Sunday.
Capt n. s Mackay stated that on Sat
urday the last thread of hope was almost
abandoned while the vessel was tossed
from wave to wave by the terrific hurri-
cane that swept over her. The toughest
OF the storm lasted about "A hours and
during the worst of which the rudderhead
started and there was imminent danger
that the bark would be left entirely to the
mercy OF the waves At the same time
several OF the sails were torn TO shreds
like so much paper
Almost helpless the vessel was enafri
to limp into New York with what OF her
sails were left There she was made ready
for the continuance OF the trip and with
the aid OF tug Nonpareil reached port to-
day
The Rennetl=haiis Liverpool but
sailed with her cargo from the coast of
Hayti on the Sth of the month with $50
tons of logwood consigned TO John II
Lewis dealer in dye stuffs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22

ASKS A
new TRIAL

The case Of w w Kimbal company
against Pietro Tasca was submitted to
Chief Justice Tillnghast and Justices
Douglas and Dubois today on plaintiffs
petition for new trial. The point in
volved is the validity OF a replevin bond
Plaintiff I'm June 1901. repevined a piano
from the defendant. The piano was worth
s35. The piano was leased and in de-
fault of payments due plaintiff had the
right to take possession OF the piano at
once There was default and an action
Of replevin was begun. In the district
court decision was for the plaintiff for
possession, 10 cents damages and costs.
Defendant took an appeal to secure a
jury trial
when the jury was empanelled the de-
PENDANT. much TO the surprise of the
plaintiff. asked that the case be dismissed
on account OF defects In the replevln
bond. The motion 10 dismiss was granted.
Plaintiff claims there was an erroneous
decision as the bond Is not fatally de-
fectve. In that II is signed by James
Parkinson "a principal whereas Il begins
with the words Know all men, that we.
the w W Kimball company. hy fits man
ager James Parkinson" Nor because the
bond Is not dated. which lack OF date is
not a sufficiently grave defect to warrant
the dismissal OF the case. when itrs con
sidered that the writ. the bond and the
officers return I'm one document con-
stitute the CASE that was entered i'm court
Another claim is that the motion 10 dis
miss came too late.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22
AMERICAN ENTRIES FOR
TRANSATLANTIC RACES

Berlin Dec 22.-The Lokal Anzeiger in
a dispatch from Keil says the Imperial
Yacht club announces the following
American entries for the transatlantic
races:
Schooner yacht Endymion, owned by
George Lauder of the New York Yacht
club; schooner yacht Thistle, Robert f.
Tod OF the New York Yacht club; schoon-
er yacht Ariel, Francis L. Leland OF the
New York Yacht club; schooner yacht
Hildegardt, Edward r. Coleman OF the
New York Yacht club: auxiliary schooner
yeacht Rcsolute, John w. Masury OF the
New York Yacht club: auxiliary schooner
yacht Intrepid, Lloyd Phoenix OF the
New York Yacht club; auxiliary schoon-
err yacht Ariadne. Henry w. Putnam. Jr.
OF the New York Yacht club; sloop yacht
Constitution. August Belmont, and others
OF the New York Yacht club: slooI
yacht Columbia, j. Pierpont Morgan 81
the New York Yacht club.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22
SPREADING RAILS CAUSE
ACCIDENT But NONE IS HURT

New York. Dec. 22.-Spreading Of the
rails was the cause Of derailment OF
two cars on passenger train on n
branch Of the Greenwood Lake divis-
ion OF the Erie railroad. running from
Great Notch on tho main line OF the
division to Essex Falls. n j., early to-
day
The train, which was composed Of a
combination baggage and passenger car
and one coach and a locomotive. had
left Essex Falls for New York and car
ried about 80 passengers.
Near Verona the rails spread and the
two cars dropped on the ties, ran along
for about 150 yards and turned over on
their sides.
The locomotive remained on the tracks.
No one on board the train. either pas
sengers or employees was injured. al
though one or two OF the passengers
were badly shaken up.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22
DIED.

ATkIN-In this city. on 2lst inst. Jo-
seph Atkin. in his 57th year
Funeral services az his residence.
Atwood street, Friday. Dec. 20. at ! D.
m. Relatives and friends are invited TO
attend
PaMtucket papers please copy.
eRoWN-In thisscity, goth inst. Rich
ard A. Brown, aged ~ years. A mem
ber OF Slocum post @. A. r.. No. TO-
Also commssary sergeant of Fifth
Rhode Island Heavy artillery.
Funeral services Friday. the 23d inst,
at D. m, at Slocum Post hall. corner
Cope and Sabin streets. Relatives and
friends are invited TO attend.
COLE-In Warren, r. l.. on the 2lst
inst Miss Sarah 3. Cole aged Sc years
Funeral Friday. Dec. 2Sd. at 3 o'clock.
from her late residence II Charles
street Warren, r. l. Relatives and
friends are invited 10 attend
DuNN-In Fiskevllle. r. l.. on the goth
inst. Letitia s. Dunn.
Funeral Friday. ED inst, at D. m.
from her late residence. Relatives and
friends are invited 10 attend.
FISHER AT Lakewood. on the goth inst
George Alfred. son OF the late Alfred
and Lucy A (Morse) Fisher, In the sgd
year OF his age.
Funeral services Friday afternoon at 2
o'clock. at his late residence. corner War
wick and Harrison avenues. Relatives
and friends are Invited TO attend.
GiLMARTIN-In this city. Dec. 21st OF
diphtheria, Agnes. daughter of John j.
and Marguerite NJ. Gilmartin. aged 8
years. Residence. Al Walling street.
Funeral private.
GiLMARTlN-In this city Dec. 21st Of
diphtherla. Joseph son of John j. and
Marguerite NJ. Gilmartin. aged years
Residence. Al Walling street
Funeral private.
oouLo-In this city on the 21st inst,
Catherine NJ Could wife OF the late
George r, Gould. in her s0th year
Funeral from her late residence, i5i
Bridgham street Friday. at 1880 p. m.
HAYEs-In this city. on the goth inst
william b. Hayes. in his 47th year.
Funeral services from his late resi-
dence, rear 81 Chaffee street Saturday.
Dec. Gath. at p. IN. Relatives and
friends are invited TO attend
HRMER-In this city on 2fst inst, at
the Homeopathic hospital. Annie r..
widow Of John T. Hamer
Funeral Friday Dec. 20. at 1 p. m
from her late residence. 81 Hammond
street
MooRE-Iu this city on the 2lst inst
Munroe Moore. I'm his 65th year Resi-
dence. lSS waterman street.
Notice OF funeral later
NELsoN-In this city, on the 2Oth inst.
Annie Nelson
Funeral from her late residence. No .
Long Cove street Friday. Dec. 23d. at 2
o'clock a. m. Relatives and friends are
invited TO attend.
NiCHOLAS-In Phenix. r l.. on the goth
inst, Susan f. Nicholas. widow OF the
late jeremiah Stafford.
Funeral Friday Dec. 2Sd. at 10 o'clock
m. from the residence Of John Potter 3D.
Fairview avenue. Phenx. r. l. Rela-
tives and friends are invited TO attend.
o'TooLE-In this city. on the 21st inst.
stephen O'Toole.
Funeral notice later.
WOOlLEY-In this city. the goth inst.
Sarah Margaret. daughter Of James w
and Charlotte woolley aged s months
&c days
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22
REGULATION OF CORPORATIONS.

Senator Hepburn Idaho will bill after the holi-
day providing federal charters corporations engaged
in interstate He had the president
yesterday the proposed and concerning
mendaions made by Commissioner Garfield big subject
senator proposes deal with and probable
tain most OF the provisions suggested by Commissioner Garfield
in his annual report faorng establishment bureau
porafions
tersae business and the national
tersta business and the national
and effective laws regulating operations
held says that under the and dishonesty
promotion determinations arc the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22
COLLECTED PASS POLL TAXES
IN FIRST THREE DAYS Of WEEK

The poll tax business is rushing at the
city hall this week. despite the fact that
Christmas is near at hand. and the tale
of the dollars received shows that s24ee
had been collected up to last night for
the three days elapsed. and there was
steady collections this morning or that
sum liOl were received Monday. $50
Tuesday and S6S on Wednesday This
brings the total collection up 20 s6I7l. up
10 last night and. although there is hardly
half of the total sum In yet the officials
consider the progress good considering
the setbacks at the outset
The total of the assessment Is being
reduced considerably by the return OF the
list of militiamen from the various OIL
GERS showing that The men have done at
least one days duty during the year.
There zrr-1--r---rr1------ -tl4e1---pl...- re-
ceivcd notices that come IN and claim
they arr unable to pay on account OF
Strengthened financial condition. and they
are referred to the assessors
There are slso some who are erroneous
IS assessed. as they live and vote in other
towns and there is sull the class that
none bat the collectors can reach
A. soon az the last notice is sent out
then the collectors chance will come.
and the dellnquents will be taxed az least
Ng5.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22

generally recognized evils Senator Heyburn bill makes it ob
gatoy corporations doing business take out
federal charters II will then be possible for the government to
many successfully eliminated
from conditions There will be objection TO the Hepburn
should il look like really effective and its passage
be delayed so many changes called for the present
conditions that something will have be done the opinion of
the presidents strong and persistent
effort made right injusces will be made, in all probability
The rank and file OF both the political parties opposed
exacons believe there remedy 1t will be well
country changes be made carried through the
principles of the report of Commissioner Garfield Congress must
regulate the corporations.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22

"It remains for congress TO enact that
no boat built after the date Of such on
actment. In whole or In part. shall be GER
titled for the ferry or excursion business
unless II is built throughout Of material
which will not burn II Is perfectly possi-
be and very little more expensive. To
build OF steel. sheet metal and ireproof
material steamboats, which will be as
comfortable. convenient and attractive
and as swift and economical 10 operate
as those built OF wood New York
Times
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22
SEEKING TO ARRANGE A
UNION OF CH URCHES

ST. John. ~ B.. Dec. "a deputatlon
from the Maritime provinces is attending
conference at Toronto. which seeks to
arrange a union ~ the Methodist, Presby-
torian and Cengrcg dtlonal churches in
Canada.
The churches con orncd have not given
their representative authority e. commit
them TO any line of action. but the dole
gates have been instructed to consider
details 81 the propos I amalgamation.
According to tho la census. thc Meth
odists a. Canada numbered 9i6.s62. the
Presbyterians N2 S0l and the ConRrega-
tionaiist. q 2Ss Tho Methodists and the
Prcsbyterians are the leading protestant
bodies I'm point Of membership.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22
What Others
Are Saying

"A remarkable feature OF Cuban af-
fairs is the heavy immigration from
Spain. II this influx OF spaniards proves
constant II will have considerable effect
upon Cuban politics and tend to perpet-
unte the close relations with Spain 10 the
advantage OF the Nrade OF that country
with Cuba."-Pittsburg Gazette.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22

Guam is ss absolutely American prop
erty as any piece of iand or chattel can
be. and what fairness or logic there is In
subiecting IT 10 the burden OF the Amer
lean tarir is something incomprehensi-
bile Buffalo Courier.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22

1t a shot that when Admiral Togo Admiral
Rostvensky the result will be interesting and sngunary
than when Col Bill Greene met Col. Tom Lawson.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22

Any boy will insist that there is only girl the cold
figures show girls every 40 boys
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22

The railroad directors who spend millions in substantial inn
the property controlled by them need little at
tention o the fluctuations in the stock market.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22

There truth in the that Miss Bertha Krupp with
her income of engaged She hasn't found
a who is big enough gun for her to wed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22

Ex-Congresman Joe" Walker of Worcester celebrated his
10Th birthday yesterday He hale and hearty after life that has
been really
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22

Wit Murphys description of a stock broker who
the price everything and the value OF nothing hits the
nail the head to speak
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22

be that Lawson has decided to make Wall street
Christians present of nicely assorted package of silence?
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22
ABOUT The
CHRISTMAS
MARKETS

The Christmas dinner is proposition
all too real and near at this time. That
substantial. stom9ch trying, festal re-
past, echo of the Thanksgiving celebra-
ton is shortly due and preparations for
II run as an undercurrent beneath the
holiday tide OF gift buying and mailing
The butcher, baker and grocer man en-
Joy TO a generous extent the genial Christ
mas privilege of holiday trade and their
shops are gaily dressed in festival attire
well stocked with all that is choicest and
best In the world OF palate ticklers end
stomach wrenchers.
The elect of the poultry and game spe-
cies are attractively displayed at every
turn. sleek. shiny porkers. minus life.
bristles and inner parts, tax the sustain
Ing power OF n thousand market hooks
about the city. the choicest vegetables
tempt the eye and mouth 80 very eatable
they look. an endless variety OF cpicu-
rean delights are tastlly arrlyed or all
sides, In all the markets and grocer shops
and all indications point towards a highly
successful gastrolonic celebration of
Christmas.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22

looks around these days full the times OF prob
lens charities but recall that historic remark so
much do, little done
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING IN rHg
NEWS.

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swks. &c. per word; limo. Sc per word
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22

Bank Prcsident-We're ruined! The
cashier has ahsconded with 10000.
Director-Don't get excited; he has left
a note offering 60 take us into partner.
ship.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22
EVIDENT PROSPERITY.

A leisurely wandering about the holi-
day shops leaves a delightful impression
OF plenty and of prosperity. Indeed the
storekeepers seem TO have an abiding
faith I'm the prevalence OF wealth and the
spirit OF liberality this year. The holiday
displays are invariably luxurious and If
the merchants succeed in parting with the
major portion of their stocks their for
tune will truly stamp the cIry as the nome
Of Generosity and Indulgence in the flesh
Whereas the Thanksgiving dinner is
the vital feature of that sombre holiday
the feast on Christmas day enjoys no
such distinction and has TO vie for SUI
premacy with many other equally i'm
portant and attractive details Of the ty-
pical observance OF the day.
Nevertheless, In all we'll regulated
households, the dinner receives n full
share OF care and attention and many are
the purse strings stretched unw'sely in
providing for the Christmas feast A
we'll laden table is az essential TO the per
feet happiness OF this merriest OF fes-
tivals as is the noise and smell OF pow
der on the Fourth of July.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22

she-Givc me the name % a good stove
lifter7
He-wcil kerosene has bccn known 20
DO it-Yonkcqs Statesman.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22

Perhaps the of Gotham have discovered it not
necessary to burn the house down o the pig
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22

IAN these circumstance. unless they
are shown on further investigation 10 he
incorrect. exhibit an amazing disregard
ON the part OF both the government and
the owners of the Glen Island OF the
plain suggestions OF duty which the Cen
eral Slocum catastrophe was supposed to
have nculcated with an emphasis no one
would dare TO let go unheeded. or course.
there will be an official investigation, and
for few weeks much discussion of the
affair VIII II then blow over and cease
10 concern a public Indifferent to the
risks IL takes and steamboat owners
equally Indifferent 20 the perils TO which
thoy invite their patrons = Boston Her
aid
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22

"The very abundance OF our natural re-
sources and the ready conversion ,,f- Pc
tential into present wealth. make ncces-
sarv an extensive regulation OF the pow
er which wealth can exercise. Human ma
ture being what ~ H.. power will b. riot
ously used by It's pcssessor, N the use be
unrestrained San Francisco call
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22

The Depew Black controversy promises keep the politicians
busy even if it S the Christmas
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22
PRICES LOWER.

AT Thanksgiving time the prices OF
things were so abnormally high that In
many AeHe- seed-tAiRss- -weFe-eenA
spicuous by their absence. Turkeys were
especially high at that time and the num-
ber consumed I'm this city was much low
er than usual The best gobblers were
held by the marketmen for ransom OF
accents pound and many an aristocratic
turkey had the honor OF fetching with
his toothsome corpse a full half-dollar
for each and every pound. Those were
the days Of high prices and many Provi-
dence molars have not yet known the de-
light Of crushing the delicious, yielding
flesh Of a this winters bird.
Now the turkey is humbled, the prices
have tumbled and the carcass OF. the
swellest gobbler that ever raised a whis-
ker can be purchased at 8-cents per.
Therell be turkey for all on Christmas
day and the strain on family exchequers
will be far from severe too compared with
what might have been.
The cold weather has favored the mar
ketmen and the last fortnight has wit
messed the arrival OF corn-fed, western
turkeys i'm abundance. and corn-fed west
ern turkeys are mighty fine eating. too.
There Is no possibility OF a rise m Christ
mas prices so that Tom, Dick and Harry
can ALI count on having dark meat aight
meat. wishbone and gizzard on the table
Christmas day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22

"It Is highly improbable that the South
crn states will ever consent voluntarily to
pay the bonds issued during the recon-
struction regime by the plundering. and
piliaging visiting statesmen who held the
reins OF government in Dixie - Baltimore
sun
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22

"In me state railway legislation Of the
last thirteen years is TO be found evi-
dencc OF the growth Of that public senti-
ment which has been given such general
expression I'm the presidents recommen-
dation TO clothe the Interstate Commerce
commission with the making power -
Chicago Record Herald.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22

suffering and loss of wages due the drought western
Pennsy vana have been very
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22
STRAWBERRIES ON HAND.

A strawberry on the Christmas table in
this frosty corner OF the world Is indeed
a stranger In strange land. yet that
most luscious OF fruits is represented In
the larger stores. n dollar and a half
being demanded for box Grapes also
are TO be had at a similar exorbitant
price.
All i'm all preparations are complete for
a bang-up Christmas feasting. and this
week has already shown an inclination
on the part OF no people 90 rise to the
occasion and 10 do tho thing up right.
The Christmas dinner is preserved as one
OF the choicest privileges of the day and
I'm thousand homes, and n thousand
more perhaps on Christmas day the riot
of good things to eat gracing the festal
board will be the fullest embodiment OF
the Christmas cheer and JOY.
As ever. those whom the world has pros
pered and blest. are giving freely OF their
wealth that the less fortunate may know
the happiness OF Christmas day and share
I'm It's 10Y and contentment. With peace
and enlightenment supreme In the land.
with prosperity and success crOwning the
nations industry and rewardins its toll.
with the infinite blessing which rests upon
It's people and the JOY that dwells secure
within its borders this Christmas day so
near at hand should come 10 America
with all that deep significance and sacred
truth that throughout the Christian
world rrr--tt- ~ Ilaast- treasured at
all the year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22

Schwab is again generous to the children.