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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-23
WASHINGTON STREET FIRE.
The Mercantile Block Occupants Suffered
Considerable Smoke and Water Damage.

An alarm was given from box y. at
$40 o'clock last evening by Pstrolman
Blake for Are in the Mercantile block,
l3l Washington street. owned by A. w.
Aldrich estate.
The fire started in waste basket in
r. ". Comstock's room on the third floor.
where a rubber boot and shoe business
Is conducted
The nre damage was not material. but
that caused by smoke and " ter was
considerable.
The persons and firms suffering losses
we're n. ". Comstock. the Providence
Scale company. W q. n. Whitaker. cigar
dealer; Williams & Borden, confectioners
p. F. Collier a Sons. publishers: J. r.
Mcpherson. ladies furnishings; Empire
Printing company, j. c. Monaghan, tailor
A. H. Field. printer. Bodwell. Sanford
a Co, silver cloth rolls, the General Pho
tograph company and Albert Lorsch q
Co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-23

The Riverside Social ol,fb held a whist
party. musicale and dance in Library
hall last evening that was a huge sue
cess in every way. Whist was enjoyed
from 10 10 and Miss Ellenia CRUDE won
the first prize. a handsomely embroidered
silk handkerchief and r. Joseph Gsff-
ney won the second prize for ladies'. Will
liam Albro won the first prize for the
gentlemen which was box OF cigars
and Alva Studdard the second. During
intermission Mr.. Joseph Hogan presided
at the piano and the Messrs Urban Far
rail- and James Mclaughlin rendered vo-
cal selections. The affair was in charge
OF Messrs. Daunt, Hogan. Howard. An
thony and Wesley Trombley.
At the meeting OF Riverside lodge,
knights OF Py-thias. last evening. the conf
mittee that IS arranging for a social 20
be held Thursday evening OF next week
reported that everything was ready for
the event.
The Riverside Improvement society
will meet in the parlors or the Engine
house this evening, when there will be
more talk on the widening OF Bullocks
Point avenue.
Miss Eugenia Brown. a popular MEM
Der Of St Marks Episcopal Church Sum
day school. was pleasantly surprised by
the members OF her class at her home on
Dyer avenue last evening.
The bowling team from the Nsrragan-
sett Fire company and the Pin Getters
will meet on the Lincoln Avenue alleys
this evening
Mrs seymour's dancing class held a so
cisl in the Parish House OF ST. Marks
Episcopal church last evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-23
RECEPTION
OF GASPEE
CHAPTER

Washingtons birthday was httingly
celebrated yesterday by n reception at the
Trocadero. luncheon and patriotic ad-
dresses by Gaspee chapter. Daughters
Of the American Revolution, the AFFAIR
being the most elaborate yet held by that
organization.
Flags and portraits OF the first president
and his wife were part Of the decorations
and cherry CONNECTIONS on the table made
appropriate decorations.
After the reception at which Mrs. Bar
ker the chapter regent. received with Mrs
Charles Warren Lippitt. state regent;
Miss Greene and others the line was
formed for the grand march 10 the tables.
The regent Mrs Richard Jackson
Barker led with the speaker OF the occa 70
sion, Prof. William Whitman Bailey. LII.
d, followed by the state regent-elect.
Miss Elizabeth H. swinburne. and the
present state vice regent Mrs Edward
L. Johnson.
The left hand column was headed by
Mrs. Charles Warren Lpptt, state
regent with Miss Mary A. Greene. vice
regent OF Gaspee chapter. followed by
Mrs. stephen r. Fisk the state vice
regent-elect with Miss Harriet Talbot,
historian OF Gaspee chapter, and members
OF the chapter and their guests.
At the head table were seated the
officers and speakers as follows: Mrs.
Richard J. Barker. the regent; Prof.
Bailey Mrs Charles Warren Lippitt, Mrs.
Edward j.. Johnson Miss Mary A Greene.
Miss Elizabeth ". Swinburne. Mrs.
Stephen r.. Fisk. Mrs Elbridge O. car
penter Miss Harriet Talbot.
Other guests were the regents OF
chapters throughout the state: Mrs.
Charles b. Rockwell. Mrs. q. n. Briggs.
Mrs. Frank A. Jackson. Mrs. Herbert j.
Wells, Mrs Thomas G. Burlngame, Mrs.
Julian A. Chase. Miss Mary L. Scott and
Mrs. Herbert G. Miller both OF Gaspee
chapter. served as ushers.
The luncheon was followed by the usual
toasts, which were responded 10 I'm turn
by Miss Mary A. Greene, vice regent OF
Gaspee chapter and honorary state
regent. Mrs. Charles Warren Lippitt.
state regent; Miss Harriet Talbot. state
historian. and Prof. w. Whitman, Bailey.
LII D.. OF Brown university
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-23

white beds are women and girls who
are awaiting or recovering from opera.
tions made necessary by neg lect.
Every one OF these patients had
plenty of warning in that bearing down
feeling, pain at the left or right of the
womb, nervous exhaustion, pain in the
small OF the back. leucorrhpa, dizzi-
ness, flatulency, displacements OF tho
womb or irregularities. All OF these
symptoms are indications of an un-
healthy condition Of the ovaries or
womb. and IL not needed the trouble
will make headway until the penalty
has TO he paid by dangerous opera
tion, and a lifetime OF impaired useful
ness at best. while in many cases the
results are fatal.
The following letter should bring
hope 10 suffering women. Miss Luella
Adams. Of the Colonnade Hotel, Seattle,
Wash, writes:
Dear Mrs Pinkhsm:--
"About two years ago was great suf-
ferer from a severe female trouble. pains and
headaches The doctor prescribed for me and
finally told me that had tumor on the
womb and must undergo an operation IL
wanted TO get well felt that this was my
death warrant, but spent hundreds Of dol
growing. Fortunately ] corresponded with
an aunt in the New England States, and she
advised me to take Lydia f. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound. as II was said 10 cure tu-
mors. I did 30 and Immediately began to
improve i'm health, and ! was entirely cured,
the tumor disappearing entirely, without an
operation | wish every suffering woman
would try this great preparation"
Just as surely as Miss Adams was
cured OF the troubles enumerated in
her letter. jdst 40 surely will Lydia r..
Pinkhams Vegetable Compound cure
every woman in the land who suffers
from womb troubles, Inflammation OF
the ovaries. kidney troubles, nervous
excitability and nervous prostration.
Mrs. Pinkham invites all young
women who are i'll 10 write her for free
advice. Address, Lynn, Mass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-23
BABY MISSING.


Victoria Dion. II years old. who had
been IN this country less than year. was
arrested In the Sixth district. by Ser
gean; Mcguire. last night. on the charge
OF concealing the birth OF a child.
She came here with Der father and
roomed on Hartford avenue. Three
months later her mother arrived
The girl was confined on the lath %
this month. 30 the police assert. but
they are unable 10 And the child or 20 OBJ
tain any admission OF the fact.
Police Surgeon Grimm confirms the po-
lice claim % IN. recent confinement.
Prosecution will follow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-23
FRANK A.CHAPMAN
MARRlES IN new YORK

Frank A. Chapman OF this city married
Miss Anna c. Peterson OF New York yes
terday The wedding took place AZ 81. Co
iumba's church west 25th street Rev Fr
john Mcdonald officiated.
The bridesmaid was Miss X. Katherine
Carey OF New FORK and the best man
vas Edwin Nolin also OF that city. Men
delssohn's wedding March" was played
on the organ.
Several friends OF the young couple
were present from Providence 90 witness
the ceremony Mr. and Mrs Chapman
VIII be at home after April az Il sorren-
To street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-23
FREE LUNCH
WILL SOON
Be CUT OUT

The Retail Liquor Dealers association
expect TO take such steps as will result
In the abolition OF free lunches.
The saloon keepers who own pretentious
barroms where quite elaborate lunches
are served grstuitously. assert that the
providing of these spreads is not only
expensive but that they do not draw
trade IN sufficient volume 20 remunerate
them.
on the other hand the spreads at
tract buns, who constitute an insufferable
nuisance.
The average daily cost OF these spreads
Is given al 81, some saloon men expendng
80 cents on bits OF bologna and bread
and others putting up feed that costs
sl5
The police commissioners may be asked
10 establish n rule eliminating the
lunches.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-23
EAST PROVIDENCE
Rabbi Aausmann 10 Speak In
the Second Baptist Church.
An EnjorabIa MARKED Down
Social. Interesting Notes.

The congregation Of the Second Baptist
church is to be addressed Sunday even
ing by Rabbi Hausman OF the Sons of
Israel and David synagogue on Friend
ship street. Mr.. Hausmsn will have sam
pies OF bread and other eatables that are
used by his people
AN ENJOYABLE AFFAIR.
T'hs Young Peoples society connected
with the Second Baptist church held what
they termed marked down" social in
the vestry OF the church. last evening.
which was most enjoyable arfair and
successful one.
WAS A GUEST.
Mr.. Harry A. Joslin, local manager
for the Providence Telephone company.
was among the guests OF the Rhode ISL
ton last evening
MINOR MENTION.
The harbor is we'll clear of ice az far
as Washington bridge. and while there
is plenty above. tugs find no great dini-
Guilty I'm making their way up 10 Paw
tucket
Mrs. n. H. Tc5in who has been con,
fined 10 her residence on Warren avenue
the greater part OF the winter. was out
for short carriage ride this morning
The Alters fremont orchestra will hold
a social I'm the new town hall tomorrow
evening.
The Bassesoit club will hold a select
whist party in their parlors in the Leslie
block this evening.
Fraternity encampment Of odd Fell
lows will meet this evening
Mr.. Reardons class held a farmers
dance In Grange hall last evening that
was q huge success.
There was nothing special at the meet
ing OF Howard lodge knights OF Pythias.
last evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-23
HOSPITALS CROWDED
MAJORITY OF PATIENTS WOMEN
Mrs. Pinkham's Advice Saves Many
From this Sad and Costly Experience.

1t isa sad but
true fact that
e We V yea r
brings a n in
crease in the
number ofopera-
tions performed
upon women in
our hospitals.
More than three
fourths OF the
patients lyi n q
on those snow
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-23
RIVERSIDE.

Items OF news can be left at GoHs res.
tsurnnt on Bullocks Point avenue and
they will receive prompt attention and
publication.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-23
PAINLESS EXTRACTION FREE.

N you have a tooth filled BY Or. Kings
Painless Method you VIII never ry tns
oxd Painful way again.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-23

II you are proud OF your personal sp
br Kings latest invention. that won,
derful Improvement the Natural
Gums" which makes II impossible 10
detect artificial teeth In your mouth
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-23

Special on candy for this week: Choco-
late Almonds. 35c. III; Chocolate Chips
1ec ID: Peanut Brittle, lie III: Chocolate
Creams. 1sc III: fancy packages OF candy.
&C. 10 75c. Byron A. Smith Prescription
Druggist 10 olneyvile Square. Open 8
O. m to ~ n. m
The Imperial press., 1905-02-18

FOR SALE-Gasoline engine 1-2 horse power. A bargain for the right party. Apply PRESS office.
The Imperial press., 1905-02-18
The City Board

The City Trustees held a meeting Wednesday and the following business was transacted: President Edgar ap- pointed Trustee Morrison as secretary for the meeting. Previous minutes read and approved.
 Trustee Hawes reported that he had ordered 300 feet of 2-inch hose; also made arrangements concerning the hose cart, as nearly all the part had been donated.
 Bill for water of $40 was laid over.
 In regard to the sidewalk to be laid on Eighth street it was decided to re- quest the property owners to have the sidewalk laid before the hot season comes.
 It was reported that the trees were being irrigated and that it would take several days to com plete the work. Fire Department
 The Volunteer Fire Department held a meeting Monday evening and the committee on dance reported every thing in shape for big dance on Wash ington's Birthday, February g.
 The organization is moving along nicely and the young men present are interested ill making the fire company the pride of the city.
 At present the chiefs position is the hardest to fill. It is not only required of him to understand the art of con- trolling fires, but must be parlmen- tarian of the first water.
 The fire company has decided to meet every Monday evening, and it is desired that all members be present.
 White Leghorn eggs for setting. 5Octs per setting. Chas. Perry, Heber. feb4-11
The Imperial press., 1905-02-18
PinOChIe Club

The Pinochle Club was entertained at the home of Rufus c. Hubbard last Tuesday evening, February IA. The members were made glad by the work of some busy spiders who left a dainty box of sweet-meats at the end of many tangled and intricate threads that gleamed under the incadescent lights. The mending of broken hearts and the writing of original poems on paper hearts was very enjoyable as well as the game of hearts and the dainty luncheon that followed. Everybody went home feeling that it was one of the most pleasant Valentine party ever attended.
The Imperial press., 1905-02-18
Special Agent U. s. Land Office Visits
 Imperial

MT. M. A. Mayendro, special agent of the general land office has been in the Valley for few days, looking up the matter of cutting wood on govern ment land. He states that he finds a number of cases where the law has been infracted and no doubt there will be some prosecutions in consequence. The laws are very liberal; allowing each person the right to cut fifty dollars worth of wood from the public lands per year FOR THEIR OWN USE; but it provides heavy penalties for cutting timber and selling it from the public domain. It seems that a wholesale wood business has been carried on for the last two or three years and large area of public lands stripped of it's timber, and it is hoped these illegal practices will be stopped and the guilty parties punished.
The Imperial press., 1905-02-18
MISCELLANEOUS

WANTED-To lease l6O acres of land Az miles southeast of Imperial. 80 acres cleared, ditched and bordered, ready for crop. Legal description of the land as follows: NEL of Sec. 34, Twp 15 $, R. IA E, S. B. M., 160 acres. Put this in crop, pay for the water, and all you raise is yours. Davis X Rouse, 324 Bryson Bldg, Los Angeles, Cal. feb II If
The Imperial press., 1905-02-18
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-On easy terms, piano, almost new-Standard make. Also a rolertop office desk, good as new. Apply at this office. dec 17-tf FOR SALE-A good team of horses; also new six-horse hickory wagon. Inquire at Jacob Duman, ranch six miles south of Imperial. feb If FOR sALE-Gasoline engine l 1-2 horse power. bargain for the right party. Apply PRESS office.
 FOR eALE-A few good family milch COWS. Chas. F. Perry, Heber. feb4tf FOR SALE-span of mules, wagon, harness. A bargain. Ina uire J. 1. Shepherd, Imperial feb If FOR SALE-80 acres of land one mile from Silsbee, Imperial Valley, Cal. All been under crop. Price $21 per acre. Address c. T. Collier, 1l51a N. Main st., Los Angeles, Cal., or w. T. Flemming, Imperial, Box 23. feb If FOR SALE-At sacrificed will sell my entire grading outfit including horses, wagons and all implements pertaining to complete grading out fit. Don't miss this chance, investi- gate at once. Address N. Landsberg, Heber. Phone 164. *feb 1925 FOR SALE-Standard Variety Rooted Grape Cuttings. Several thousand rooted grape cuttings of the variety grown in Escondido valley, Mataro and Carignane, at $500 per thousand Escondldo Land and Town Company, Escondido, Cal. feb l8-mar II
The Imperial press., 1905-02-18

FOR oALE-A few good family milch
 COWS. Chas. F. Perry, Heber. feb4tf
The Imperial press., 1905-02-18
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
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5 cents a line each insertion.

EXCHANGE-We exchange anything, everything, anywhere. Come and see us, it will pay you. Ifyou can't come, write. Eastern farms and Southern California property quickly exchanged for Imperial lands. Davis X Rouse, 324 Bryson Building, Los Angeles, Cal. feb II If
The Imperial press., 1905-02-18

Turkey dinner 25 cents Sunday at the Thelma Hotel.
 Sam Webb's three room residence is ready tor the roof.
 Best meal in the Valley 25 cents, at the Thelma Hotel.
 Ed Dool of Calexico was seen on our streets this week.
 s. J. Ulrey spent this week in Los Angeles on business.
 f. c. Paulin of Los Angeles has been in the Valley the past few days.
 w. F. Holt is in the Valley this week looking after his various interests.
 F. N. Burleigh spent few days in Los Angeles this week on business.
 Grant Srack, of Los Angeles, is visit ing his brother l.. E. Srack, at Heber.
 If you want good milch COW see Chas. Perry, Heber. feb All
 c. c. Bowles, the brickman of Braw- ley, was in the city Thursday on business
 G. w. Haviland and F. c. Liebman sl ent few days in the Valley this week.
 V. P. Edie of Albequerque N. M, spent the latter part of the week in the Valley.
 Grading was commenced on Imperial avenue Wednesday-and the next day it rained.
 The Pastor of the First Christian this week.
 MT. Weed of the Visco ranch near Calexico was transacting business in this city Monday.
 Ira Aten, who has been in the Valley the past few weeks, will leave for San Diego this (Satnrday) morning.
 The rainfall for Thursday was 1.O5 inches, which is a fair showing for desert that blooms like Imperial Valley.
 Mrs. Grace Powers-Srack, and Mrs. Velma Shepherd, assisted by home talent gave concert in Calexico last night.
 D. F. Coon has an excellent stand of barley on his land just east of Imperial, and it looks very pleasing to the eye of the city folk.
 On Friday of last week the Ladies Aid and Christian Endeavor Society of Calexico held basket social. The amount cleared was $72.
 The evening train of Tuesday brought more people to Imperial than the two hotel conveyances could carry, many were compelled to walk.
 Born-At Imperial, Cal, February II, 1905, to MT. and Mrs. Benj. Klepple, a boy. His name will inflct with no other. It is Gail Settle Klipple.
 The Ladies Aid Society of the Christi ian church will meet on Wednesday 22,
 MY
The Imperial press., 1905-02-18
IMPERIAL
Train Time.

Leave for Old Beach 4:N a. ni., and 4:10 D, n1. Due to arrive from Old Beach 7:55 a. m., and SOS D. n,,
The Imperial press., 1905-02-18
holton-Interurban Railway.

Trains leave Imperial daily, pa. m. Arrive Holtvi1le 9s35 a. m. Leave Holtvil1e daily, l:30 p. I'll. Arrive Imperial 2:05 p. m.
The Imperial press., 1905-02-18

WANTED-Special representative in this and adjoining territories in con- nection with the Wholesale Depart ment of old established business house of solid financial standing. Salary $2l weekly with expenses, paid each Monday by check direct from head quarters. Expenses advanced; posi- tion permanent. We furnish every thing. Address, The Columbia, 630 Monon Building, Chicago, III. feb4-tf
The Imperial press., 1905-02-18
Railroad Improvements

I\SAAAAOsAu hAAbPhONShSAASc
 The railroad improvements are going ahead and Holtville is commencing to look great deal like railroad termi- nus. The freight house, the round house and car house are completed and the oil tank is erected. The water tank will soon be up and the foundation is laid for the modern brick depot.
 City Clerk Harry N. Dyke has re- turned to the city, from Cotton, after long illness. He is looking like new man, and says he feels it. He will re- main here permanently and expects to resume his work soon.
 Geo. Thing spent few days in Inn perial this week returning Saturday to Yuma. He reports Mrs. Thing on the sick list and said that they expect to pay visit to her relatives at Campo in the near future.
The Imperial press., 1905-02-18
Valentine Dance

NaleHItHe DAnCe
 A number of young ladies of Imperial gave Valentine dance in the Brackett Hall last Tuesday evening, February IA, under the auspices of committee com posed of Misses Clara Bold, Mary Ben ton, Evylin Wright and Katherine Fer ris. A large number of invitations were sent out and fine crowd gathered. The hall was decorated with valentine hearts strung on streamers and grace fully draped just above the heads of the dancers.
 The programs were made on back ground of hand painted hearts and con tained twenty dances. Fruit punch was served during the evening by three charming young Misses. Excellent music was furnished by local players violin and piano. In all, the evening surpassed any former occasion of it's kind in Imperial, and much credit is due the young ladies for the pleasant evening enjoyed. The fairer sex know how to entertain.
 Prohibition
 The PRESS is emphatically for proh- bition. We endorse the present city ordinance and urge it's rigid enforce ment. We regard the liquor business as an unmitigated curse on humanity, and rejoice that Imperial Valley has raised it's hand against it. This is our attitude and, without malice, but in a spirit of strict justice, we urge the en- forcement of the prohibition ordinance. In the case of Dr. Anderson it is claimed that the prosecution was inspired by malace and was the work of those who sought to besmirch his good name. If so, the PRESS had no part ill it. Court news Is generally gathered from court officers, and is published as given. In the stress of such matters, incidents as- sume the importance of events for the time being, but like bubbles on a stream, disappear in the deep and turgid flow, leaving no trace behind.
 Valentine Party
 Miss Sadie E. Moore gave Vale1 tine Party on the evening of February II, at the home of her parents on Imperial avenue, to which twenty-six invitations were sent, and large and joyous crowd of young folk responded. The room was decorated with colOred hearts and two strings of decorations were extended overhead from each corner, crossing in the middle of the room. A large heart was placed on the wall at which the young folk shot with arrows, made for the occasion. The evening was happily spent and those present expressed the affair as the best ever given in Imperial. Refreshments were served which were of the fin ,st kind, and the party then returned to their homes with laughter and song.
 Railroad Improvements
 The railroad Improvements are going ahead and Holtville is commencing to
The Imperial press., 1905-02-18

ALFALFA PASTURE-Best in the Valley. Apply to Weed Bros, Visco Ranch, Calexico. *jan 28-Feb IS
The Imperial press., 1905-02-18

FOR RENT-Store room 20 30 feet; West 9th St. Inquire of Salisbury Realty Go. or Miller's Drug Store.
 ian l4-tf
The Imperial press., 1905-02-18

LADIES WANTED-A bright energetic woman-w woman's work. fermanent position. Old established business house of solid financial standing. Salary $12 to SIS weekly, with ex- penses, paid each Monday direct from headquarters. Expenses advanced. We furnish everything. Address, Secretary, 620 Monon Block, Chicago, Illinois. Feb 4-tf
The Imperial press., 1905-02-18

FOR SALE-Span of mules, wagon, harness. A bargain. Inquire J. 1. Shepherd, Imperial. feb If