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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-12

AuNeiuSementS Tor luc news may De
left at Alexander Munroe's Boston Store,
Watchemoket square.
The railroad men on Taunton avenue
hill have become disgusted with a hay
and grain firm OF Providence, which they
say makes a practice Of putting a four
horse load on wagon drawn by two
horses. When the team reaches the foot
OF the hill IL is stopped ON the car tracks
in such a manner as TO block travel unless
the OUTFIT is pushed upNthe- hill one con-
ductor said this was done move than %
times last winter, and began again last
evening. The railroad men are willing 90
help a stalled team out at any time. but
they say they do not take very kind yto
the serene adopted by this frm, and they
have intlmated that the case VIII be re-
ported 10 the Society OF Cruelty 10 AMI
mails.
THE IMPERIAL CLUB.
There were about 80 players at the whist
party held 10y the Imperial club in their
parlors on Taunton avenue last evening.
The winners were as follows Miss Louise
McWeeney won an ivory fan. with a score
OF 25 Miss Louise Murphy a box OF sta
tionery, her score being 22 and Miss Alice
Feely won a bell for making score OF
six: Messrs William McIAughlin's and
r. L. Sullivans scores were % and rs.
and the former won pair OF silk sus-
penders and the latter a cigar case. Mr..
William Percival. when he finished play
ing, could count only eight buttons and he
got a tin watch for his.
TWO OLD RESIDENTS ILL.
Charles Chaffee. who for many years
has had charge OF the seed department
at the Halliday Brothers, and lives on
Il a1,fT A 1R.
has been prominently connected with the
dry dock for many years, and resides on
Mauran avenue. are dangerously Ill with
pneumonia. Both are among the Oldest
residents I'm the town.
Welded % YEARS
Mr and Mrs. Philip 8. Hunter. celebra-
ted the 5Oth anniversary OF their welded
life, at their home, 12 School street last
evening, there being about 75 at the gath
ering. The happy couple were the recip-
Tents or many hHUdSOUB rrrurHbrdncrs
OF the occasion. and a tempting supper
was served. There was no end OF vocal
and instrumental music, and the event
was very merry one.
MINOR MENTION.
The Sabbath school connected with the
Second Baptist church will hold an en-
tertalnment in the parloTs OF the church
tomorrow evening. for the benefit OF tho
Christmas fund. Among the attractions
will be readings by Miss Louise p. Chad
wick OF Bristol.
man named Sunden OF Providence,
has taken lease OF the drug store on
Valley street. recently vacated by Mr..
Champlin.
DR.. Frank Il. Sprague OF Providence.
will address the members OF the Mems
league Of the Second Baptist church this
evening, his subject being the Bar, Eye
and Throat"
At the meeting of Reliance lodge OF odd
Fellows this evening, two candidates will
be given the FIRST degree.
Mr.. Dodge. who was seized with a shock
yesterday. is reported as not being quite
so well as yesterday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-12
RAYMOND FREED FROM
MILLION DOLLAR Attachment

Bridgeport, Conn. Dec. l2.--As the re-
suit Of a conference held in Pittsburg yes
terday, Sheriff Samuel II Hawley OF this
city last night went TO South Norwalk
and released the guard over Charles NJ
Raymond, the former Now York lawyer
whose body was attached for 81 900. 900
in suit brought by John -. Sayback Of
New Yorit TO recover Carbon Steel stock
and dividends alleged 10 be held illegally
under the control Of Mr. Raymond
IL could not be learned on what terms
settlement was reached. Counsel for
both parties In the suit met. n Is stated
at the office Of the Carbon Steel company
I'm Pittsburg and agreed upon a compro-
mise
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PAWTUCKET.

The funeral OF Robert Harvey. who died
at Hope, took place from St Pauls Epis-
copal church yesterday afternoon.
Grand Patriarch Theodore G. Emerson
and grand officers paid a visit 20 Man
chester encampment, No. 4, l. 9. q. F.,
last evening.
Trinity Episcopal church Will receive
$500 from Mrs jefferson Many, 10 be
known as the Clarnier Charitable fund.
and a memorial window from the estate
OF Anna NJ. Busby I'm memory OF James
and Margaret Busby.
The annual meeting of tho PaNtuCket
disponsary was held yesterday. These
officers were elected; President. Bella +.
Clapp; treasurer, r.. =. Carpenter; secre-
tary, Rev. Joseph J Woolley; auditor.
II. A. Briggs. Or Dwinell was appoint
ed acting physician and surgeon. and DR..
Byron L. Richards consulting physician
and surgeon. IT Was voted that the ex-
Clapp,-E-P- Carpenter Rev. j. j.
Woolley. II was voted to have Fisk ~
Co, for the dispensery The report OF
the committee on hospitals was continued
and the meeting then adjourned.
Union company, X. Of T.. last evening
entertained Major Charles W. Arnold and
f% Pawtncket % " council, IL X. Of G.. last even
ing elected tho following officers: Chap
lain. Rev. Louis j. Deady. pastor Of the
S5Fbi hqITh 2ovaTd G6 1nS acTea We deputy grand
knight. Thomas T.. Smith; financial secre-
tary. Fred j. COyle, treasurer, Frank j.
Powers. recorder, Nlillhtn \. pray ltc-
turer. James II. Riley.
The degree team will do work at union
meeting OF the order at North Attleboro
Thursday evening.
The SOCIALISTS Will have candidate at
the assembly election.
e.funeral OF George ". Locklin took
place"rom st. Josephs church yesterday.
The nomination OF officers was the pTin-
cpal business transacted at tho meeting
Of Sduantum tribe, No. 2. Independent
order % Red Men. which was held last
IerIN f,,f s.sfar Ia - "a
A very large number ~ members were
present, and the following were nomi-
mated. Sachem. Joseph McQuesuon;
senior sycamore. Louis Emond Junior
sycamore. Frank Smith chief of records.
John Devoe. collector OF wampum, John
Gillenney. keeper OF wampum, James
Balm: trustee. John Sullivan: representa-
tives 10 the great council. John Gillenney.
Frank Pierce and Fred Briggs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-12
new NAVY ORDER
PUZZLES THE OFFICERS

Washington. ID. C.. Dec. 12-What il
designated as Departmental order No
So, with a star in front OF the title and
signed by Charles ]. Bonaparte, score
tary, caused an immense amount OF spec
ulation throughout tho navy department
today
Although 81 IS dated Dec I. IL only
became known 10 naval officers yester-
day. and IL reads:
mo officer OF the navy or tho marine
corps will proceed To foreign country
on special duty with the service except
under orders prepared by the bureau OF
navigation or the canmandant OF the
marine corps, as the case may be. and
signed by the secretary OF the navy.
"A copy OF each such order will imme-
diately be filed I'm the bureau OF naviga-
tion. and throug hthat bureau in the
office OF naval intelligence.
''The bureau or navigation will In each
case prepare n letter for the secretary's 9
signature informing the department OF
state Of the intended visit and the gen
eral nature only OF the duty on which
the officer is TO be sent--this for the in
formation OF the diplomatic representa-
tives Of the United States I'm the coun-
tries TO be visited
"A copy OF the written official report
made by any such officer with respect
TO his mission will be transmitted by him
through the bureau of navigation 90 the
office OF naval intelligence 10 Ale"
No one at the various bureaus, inctud-
ing that OF navigation, could explain the
order. and in several II was said that
publicity OF ''the general nature Of the
duty" OF an officer sent abroad would In
many instances completely nullify the
purpose OF his mission.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-12
CONCERT AND BALL
First Entertainment Of BeIIlnl Mandolin and
Guitar Club In Benevolent Hall.

The Belhni Mandolin and Guitar club
gave its first concert and ball last night
I'm Benevolent hall at tho corner OF Bray
ton avenue and Spruce street. There was
a good attendance and an excellent pro
gram.
The program was as follows: Selec-
tion. Standard orchestra, Second Regi-
ment, Connecticut n. c., March," y. W.
Reeves. and Danube Waves Waltz"
Iyanovici. Bellini Mandolin club. l.. J.
Folgo, director; John Rooney. ring con
tortionist and hand balancer; Isabel
Rooney the. Sweet Little Singer" John
McIIough, Irish monologue: Newman
Comedy Four; Little Johnny Jones'"
George Cohan. and "Miserere" from "Il
Trovatore," Verdi, Belllni Mandolin club
The committee OF arrangements was
composed OF J.. j. Folgo. chairman:
Thomas Sarcione, secretary: John La
Fauci. treasurer. Angelo d. Comfy acted
as floor director assisted by N Dinnucci
and the following aids: r. Marchetti. L.
Amantea, NJ Cardarelli. Miss @. Hersey
T. King j. De Matteo, r. Ronzio. +
spicola- $. Pennini, A. Santantonio. Louis
COrmier.
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The News Of the State

OF Foreman Charles A. Burdette Assistant
Foreman Robert NJ Hay presided.
The chief business was receiving the re-
port OF the fair committee presented by
Clerk William T. Farnsworth, who Is also
clerk OF the GO nmittec. The committee
did not render complete report, but the
one IL did make showed the fair had
netted at least $3.50 When everything IL
settled up and the final report Is turned
In 1t is expected the proceeds will exceed
this amount.
The success OF the fair was a potent
influence I'm the decision or the company
10 give a grand ball on the evening OF
Jan. l. The fair committee was continued
with instructions TO arrange for the ball
The next meeting will be held Dec. 20.
The regular meeting falls this year on
Christmas day and will therefore be held
Tuesday instead OF Monday evening.
ROAST PIG SUPPER.
A number OF local young men enjoyed
a roast pig supper last night in Grube's $
hall ~ the guests OF Howard Anthony.
The feast was prepared by Chef Domingo
3. Hall, who gave the boys feed they
will never forget.
Supper was served at o'clock. The
table. which was handsomely decorated.
fairly groaned under the weight OF good
things After the members OF the party
mad regaled themselves on roast pig ana
the accompanying fixlns. several post
prandial addresses were made, James O..
Johnson acting as toastmaster
Following tho speaking Joseph Hogan
rendered number of selections. accom-
panying himself on the organ. Members
Of the party Joined In singing the chorus
OF each song The evenings enjoyment
lasted until a late hour, when the party
dsbanded after singing America" and
Aud Lang Syne."
OUT OF BUSINESS
Tho gates on the east side OF the Tur-
ner avenue crossing have been out OF
business over since the storm which
struck here Saturday night. Those on the
side next 20 the square are working all
right. but the gateman has To be unusual
~ dgilant as man ychildreu pass tho
crossing several times a day on their way
10 and from the Turner Avenue schools.
The greatest danger is to children COM
ing from school, ss 81 Is on the side near
est the school house the gates refuse 20
work The crossing Is at the foot OF the
hill at the end OF Turner avenue. and
as the hill is I'm a slippery condition, this
makes Il all the more dangerous.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-12

The meeting of Court Doyle. Foresters
. 4 America. held In Springer's hall last
voning was what the members termed a
corker" for the hall was filed To over
lowing there being delegations present
rqvn nearly all of the city courts Tho
|lstors were welcomed by Chief Ranger
ames r. Mullen and after a short season
|f greetings the degree team from
Court olneyville conferred the lnitiatory
egree upon a class Of 10 candidates. the
|,ork being done IN a painstaking man
her.
This WAS followed by substantial col
tion and this by interesting addresses
| nd among the speakers were Grand
| 'hief Ranger William Carroll. Grand
Treasurer John +. Harlow. Grand Trus-
ee James J. McCabe. Past Grand CHIEF
Ranger r. s Lowell and Past Chief Ran
|rer r. E. O'Neil OF Court Jefferson.
The affair was so much OF a success
hat the court has decided to repeat II at
Pne OF the sessions held I'm February.
BAD PLACE TO SMOKE.
At $3.50 yesterday afternoon Herbert
Moore discovered a fire in the home OF
Mary Walsh. No. 3 West Bleachery
street and sent In AN alarm from box 42e
when the firemen arrived they found that
he blaze was confined TO one OF the
|leeping rooms and that the Indications
were that John Monahan. a boarder. had
been enjoying "A bit OF smoke after he
bad gone TO bed. The damage WAS slight
REMEMBERING THE OLD FOLKS.
Messrs. Kennedy q, Cough OF 81 Man
on avenue report that the number OF
his year is far greater than for many
years. They also announce that those
|Sho desire TO send money or presents 20
reland so that they may reach there on
Pr before Christmas should have the same
cave here by Saturday OF this week.
GENERAL MENTION.
u. +. Finley. who keeps a store near the
estminster bridge, reported 10 the po-
Ice last evening that childs sled
Falued at 70 cents. had been stolen from
he front OF his store.
The social and dance given by the Four
.eaf Glover club at Thornton recently
vas a most successful affair, tho singing
Soldiers Last Farewell" written by an
Dlneyville boy. Walter Pratt, was espe-
,ially well received
Some one made call on John Brani-
<ans hen house at 930 Atwells avenue
Ind took away eight hens and one rooster
ast night. Mr.. Branigan places his loss
ht S.
Patrolman Connerton of the Chafee
street station was reported sick this
morning and Patrolman Toner reported
For duty al roll call.
The horse that ran away from George
Kent at Georgiaville yesterday morning
was captured on Messer street and re-
turned TO tho owner
DIR. Walter Smith. who for some time
has had an office In the Banigsn build
Ing has taken Dr. Eddys office I'm the
Tabernacle building
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-12
SOCIAL SERVICE LEAGUE
Charity was Explained Before Its Members
Last Night.

General Manager James Minnich OF the
Providence society for the organizing
charity was the speaker last nigth at
meeting OF the Social Service league
held in Memorial chapel OF CentrSl Con-
gregational church.
The speaker dwelt upon the purposes
OF the charity organization movement.
He said the chief object Is TO help those
in need or financial or moral assistance.
and said that In many cases charity was
rendered ineffective by the Indifference of
the applicant. He also said II does ever
lasting good to simply relieve temporary
want and then stop but that the aim OF
real and effective charity should be to
assist the person helped to become indo-
pendent
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rlously fI at her nome on South Main
street as the result OF a recent operati ton
for appendicitis.
The condition OF Mr.. william Martin,
who recently suffered a shock, Is reported
as slightly improved, and the attending
physician Is hopeful OF his recovery.
Mr. j. Raymond IItrlefeld Of this town
left here a few days ago for New York
city. where he will assume a position as
agent for the firm of Rowland & Wheaton
company OF this town.
Mr.. Walter A. Dudley who recently
severed his connections az the power
house OF the New York. New Haven a.
Hartford railroad here was presented
with a Handsome engraved watch by the
railroad employees. as token Of their es-
TEEN for him. The presentation speech
was made by Mr. Hecbiel Lloyd. and Mr.
Dudley was completely overcome and ex-
pressed his gratitude I'm few well chosen
remarks Mr.. Dudley has been I'm War
rem a number OF years and has made
many friends here. who sincerely regret
his departure from here.
The Warren Artillery held their regular
drill meeting I'm Armory hall last night.
Drills OF the usual order were rehearsed.
under the objection of the officers of the
company.
The reopcning OF the Rusden Machine
company is an assured fact now, and the
bulldlng II Delns pldceu IN rsdulleSS, Al
terations are being made and new ma
chinery will be added for the purpose of
the making OF patterns. The present work
will probably occupy a space ~ three
months, as the building will have undergo
an entire change. The industry will prob
ably mean considerable 70 Warren, as
It will bring new people TO town and help
boom business.
The committees of the carnival OF ma
tions are engaged I'm trimming mp the
town hall for the grand fair which Is to be
holden Wednesday and Thursday even
ings.
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HOLIDAY DISPLAY AT
BROWNING, KING AND co.

Browning King & company, corner OF
Westminster and Eddy streets. arc the
originators OF tho half sizes in clothing
which has created such a revolution and
they arc prepared 20 garb tho men and
boys OF the city as they never were
clothed before.
The winter season is upon Us. IL has
come 10 STAY for a number OF months.
and those who have put OF buying their
winter clothing are getting into line. The
holiday season Is near. too. and what
makes a better or more sensible gift for
the man or the boy than wearing apparel?
Absolutely nothingl
As Beau Brummel says: How much
more readily does a. man enter into tho
spirit OF holiday cheer when he Is at
tired to his taste
That's II and everyone should heed good
advice.
You can he suited 20 your taste at
Browning. King g. company. with the
best for the least money. They arc Of
fering suits from SIS TO S35 and "A beauti-
ful line, too. with overcoat prices rang
ing from SIS 10 80. and OF the latest cut
Their holiday haberdashery for Xmas
-4ft s.-+-=t- - .tf4a4l lps.-AN ANLAlAAE-ll-z n
suit, an overcoat shirts necktiss. hats
etc. it Is we'll 10 pay this store a visit
before you purchase elsewhere
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FOUGHT An HOUR
Two Men al Bristol Engage In Fierce
Midnight Combat.

Two men engaged in a street fight for
over an hour shortly after midnight last
night at the corner OF High and State
streets In Bristol. The battle was accom-
residents OF that locality, who telephoned
for tho police.
Capt John Dmond went 20 the place
and arrested Bernard Riley. who was
badly used up. The other contestant ran
away when he saw the officer. Riley re-
fused 10 tell with whom he was fightng.
Portions OF clothing and pools of blood
were found at several points. indicating
that the men had fought AT various places
near the corner
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ALL NEW ENoLANDERs ARE PA.
TRiOTIC

and more so after a trip to Washington
Congress is in session and visit 70
those two great dignifed bodies alone
repays for the time and expenditure.
The many other sightseeing points are
too numerous TO mention here; n postal
however TO j. r. Scott, ". Il. p. A.
Royal Blue line Baltimore g. Ohio r.
RI. $50 Washington street. Boston. Will
bring you an illustrated booklet. giving
all details OF It's seven day personally
conducted tours for which s25 90 covers
all expenses from Boston. Jan. 18TH and
26th. Feb 9th and 23d. March 9th and
23d. April 18th and 2Tth and May IIth.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-12
BRISTOL.
Large Glass Join SodaIity Of
the Virgin Mary..Other Mat
terS Of IntMeSt.

George Dill, an inmate or tho Soldiers
Home. died yesterday forenoon of cerebral
hemorrhage. Mr. Dill died In the hospital
at the institution. where he was admitted
Il month ago. He was born n Providence
about 40 years ago and removed 10 this
town In 1S42. He enlisted in the Hospital
Guards and served in that organization at
the hospital camp at Portsmouth Grove.
When ne first enlisted he became unable
To do service as a soldier and was trans
fcrred to tho hospital as a nurse. He was
an operative at the Nanquit mill for a
number Of years. lie leaves a widow and
two sons. his widow residing here and
ms sons at Naugatuck, Conn.
Mr. Robert McCaughey, formerly as
ISOLATED with z. g. Paul In the grocery
business. left here this morning for Ashe-
VILE N c.. where he Is In hopes of i'm
proving his health.
Miss Ida l., Munro died at her home
on Bay View avenue yeeterday morning
of apople1y. She was born In this town
"a years ago and was the daughter OF MT
and Mrs. George Munro. The funeral
will be held tomorrow after from her late
home at o'clock. Rev w. r. Trotter.
rector OF Trinity church, OF which she
was a member. will officjate. Burial will
be AT the North cemetery.
Master Jack De Wolf, the son OF Mr..
and Mrs. j. Winthrop De Wolf. r. i'm
proving slowly from an attack of pneu-
monia, which followed measles.
letter was received by Miss Emma
Peckham, assistant town Clerk, yesterday V
morning from Town Clerk Herbert r.
Burnett who Is in Canada for his health
stating that he is slowly improving
The annual meeting and election OF Of
ncers OF Bristol Commandery. United or
der OF the Golden Cross. was held last
evening I'm odd Fellows hall on High
street
The spiritual retreat for the women of
ST Marys church closed last evening.
The retreat has been conducted by Rev.
Andrew Cunning OF Redemptorist Faith
ers OF Roxbury.
The subject OF last nights sermon was
The Sodality OF the Blessed Virgin
Mary" The services concluded with the
reception OF over 40 new members into
the Sodality OF the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Father Cunning administered the papaI
blessing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-12

COASTER
INJURED

Henry Field. the four-year-old son OF IA.
Earle Field OF Cranston, was injured yes
terday afternoon while coasting on Grams
ton street, just beyond Arlington. The
boy was coasting down a side street and
by accident his sled went onto Cranstou
street just In time for a mix-up with a
heavy tip cart. The sled went between the
front and rear wheels Of the tip cart and
tho boys legs. fracturing the ankle. The
injury was attended TO by Or. j. r. Now
ry OF Cranston street
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DIED SUDDENLY
Mile 4. Nichols Was Seized With Illness
on Broadway yestsrdaI

Miss Nnllle A. Nichols. AZ years old.
who had been residing at 2l5 Fountain
street. died suddenly Of heart failure yes
terday afternoon.
She had been making oall on Brighton
street and was In front Of s47 Broadway y
when she became ill
Citizens assisted her into Mrs Faton's
house and DIS Pierce and Hennessy were
sent fo-.
Before those physicians could arrive and
give her any reltf Miss Nichols expired
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-12

Residents OF Riverside learned with re-
sret OF tho death of Captain Nathaniel
Dodge, who was for a number of years
keeper OF the Pomham light. Captain
Dodge died Sunday at tho Warwick Neck
lighthouse. where he has been stationed
for some time.
After leaving Riverside Captain Dodge
was for a time I'm charge OF the light
house al Sandy Point and later was trans
ferred from there TO Warwick Neck.
where he died. He was well known to
boatmen on the bay, to many OF whom
he had done good turns at various times.
Captain Dodge was 60 years old
The remains were taken to Block Island,
where the funeral service will bc held to-
morrow
The regular meeting OF tho Narragau-
sett Engine company, No. was held In st
night I'm F1remens hall In the absence
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FOUND DEAD DOE

The Massachusetts, authorities have
been notified by Game Warden r. w.
Burlington OF Swansea Of the finding OF
a dead doe apparently about n year old.
I'm field in that town The doe was first
seen-hA-aIlployes of the Providence and
Fall River street Railway who notified
Mr.. Burlington
There was nothing about the carcass 20
Indicate that the animal had been shot
and " " Thought it ate poisonous food n
was taken 80 Y r. Martins barn whore
n will hs examined by officials from
Providence
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REDUCED RATES TO SOUTHERN
WINTER RESORTS.

The Baltimore e. Ohio Railroad. Royal
Blue Line" effective December 1st offers
the lowest excursion rates TO southern
winter resorts via New York and Wash
ington. $4,000 Boston to Jacksonville and
return, and correspondingly low rates TO
other points. Liberal stop-overs For
schedules. Pullman reservations and win
ter resort booklets apply 10 or address j.
r. Scott. New England passenger agent.
Baltimore G. Ohio r. R.. $50 Washington
street, Boston. Mass.