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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-25
WOODLAWN IMPROVEMENT
SOCIETY ENTERTAINS

Last evening the Wcodlawn Improve
n1ent society OF Fawtucket gave small
entertainment in German hall. that was
UNIQUE as a success and netted the society
n very neat sum.
The entertainment was for the purpose
OF ating a fund from which the ex-
penses Of the society might be paid and
the object was fully reached.
The entertainment consisted Of songs
en6 recitations followed by refreshments
end dancing and the hail was crowded
almost at tho beginning of the exercises
Several OF the numbers were OF more
than ordinary merit those especially 10 be
noted being the songs OF Mr.. Wally Math-
ewson and the selections OF Mrs. Fred j.
Naza. The whole entertainment was OF
first class nature and the committee de-
serves great praise for the manner In
which they pleased the audience. The
program was as follows:
overture orchestra: remarks, President
Burton; song. Mr. wally Mathewson; Sc
lection Miss welch; plano solo. Mr.. Au-
gustus Hampton: selection. Miss Elinor
smith: song, Mr.. Frank McGeough: vio-
lin solo, Mr.. George Grinell selection
Mrs. Fred j. Naza; club swinging, Mr.
walter Doll: song, Mr.. Wally Mathewson; /;
selection, orchestra; phonograph selec-
tfcus Mr. Jodat
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-25
DRAWING DISPLAY.
Work Of Students Of the Evening High
Was Cummendabla and Attractive.

At the English high school last even
ing was held an exhibition ot drawing
by pupils OF the school. The display
was highly meritorious.
Great credit Is due the teachers in the
free hand department, Misses Jennie r.
lie Garde. Lillian r. Swan. Rebecca r.
Green and Daisy L. Richardson. for their
painstaking efforts.
Owing to the generosity q. the teachers,
a number OF prizes were awarded for the
best drawings In the several classes.
Following Is the list OF those capturing
the much-coveted first prize and those
who received honorable mention:
Life class, winner. George Love; honor
able mention, Hulda Anderson and An
tonic Cirino; advance cast work, winner.
Henry Lewis; honorable mention, John
Corr: elementary cast work, winner.
Gustav A. Sweitzer: honorable mention,
Sigor Syverson best still life drawing,
Gertrude Martin: honorable mention.
Slocum. The drawings OF the winners
were in every instance finished in less
than six hours.
The architectural and structural draw
ines In the basement. wrlicn were drawn
under the direction OF Alfred Shurrocks,
shared with the freehand exhibition the
honors OF the evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-25
or
HUSBAND
and Wife

ST. Johnsbury, Vt. Feb 25.-The South
Congregational church here was crowded
this afternoon when the double funeral
Of former Chief Justice Jonathan Ross Of
the supreme court Of Vermont and his
wife took place. Rev. Or. 8. q. Barnes
pastor Of the church conducted the SER
vices. assisted by Rev. e. NJ. Chapman.
pastor Of the North tionaI
church.
The floral tributes were numerous and
beautiful
The bearers for Judge Ross were six
local attorneys. I. c. Slack. Harry Blod-
gett Alexander Dunnett. W. p. Smith,
Elisha May and Marshall Montgomery.
Following the church service the bodies
were buried side by side in Mount Pleas
ant cemetery. where a brief burial service
was held.
The Supreme court OF the state was
represented L the funeral by Justices Ty-
Ter. Munsen end Watson United States
Senator Redheld Proctor and W. 2. Dn-
lngham both were present.
Judge Ross was formerly United States
senator. During the funeral. places
OF business In the town were closeS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-25
BARNARD
WEAvERS To
STRIKE

Fall River Mass, Feb. 3.-None OF the
weavers at the Barnard mill. OF which
President n. B. Boden OF the Manufact-
urers Association IL agent. will report for
work on Monday morning. The weavers
in the upper room struck last Monday
and the weavers in the lower room de-
cided last night by over a two-thirds
vote afterwards made unanimous, 20
strike on Monday morning. The oper-
atives object 10 running ten looms with
little or no extra compensation.
Agent Borden believes that the weavers
are treating him unfair as other mills are
operating under the ten loom system.
Secretary Whitehead OF the Weavers
Association states that the union Is IN
sympathy with any weavers In the city
who object 10 running ten looms under
conditions now imposed, and the chang
ing over at the Barnard. when confer
weavers' committee was pending. Is
looked upon as breach or faith ana
Indicative that the manufacturers have
made up their minds and are not open
10 argument.
Secretary Whitehead says that within
sixteen months the weavers In this city
have been cut down forty cents per loom,
or a saving 10 the mills OF 500 week
per each thousand looms. This reduction
OF over So a week in less than a year and
a half has caused such dissatisfaction
that weavers are leaving the city rapidly,
many returning 10 England.
II is said that the Barnard mill has
large number OF orders on hand.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-25
BUSINESS SESSION OF THE
BROTHERHOOD OF ST, ANDREW

Boston, Feb. IA business session Of
the New England assembly OF the Broth
srbood OF St Andrew delegates 20 which
organisation assembled here last night,
ves opened today al 81. Paul's parish
house. Meetings OF the brotherhood will
be held throughout tomorrow.
Rev. Edward T1llotson conducted a de-
vctional service today after which Robert
n. Gardiner OF Gardner Me, national
president OF the brotherhood and Fayette
e. Dayton. president OF tho Boston local
council delivered addresses OF welcome
This was followed by a session for the
transaction OF routine matters with Ed
nund Billings, council member for New
England as chairman OF the meeting Re-
ports were received from the secretary
treasurer and the diocesan secretary. The
report OF the treasurer showed that the
brotherhood was IN a prosperous financial
condition.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-25

IN WH|RL OF
PLEASURE

The Mystic shr!ners banaueted.
theatred and danced last night. The
'Isdles" were In on the good time and no
more successful function was ever con-
Quoted In this town than was this oele-
bration OF the Shriners.
At 6 o'clock the Masonic temple was
invaded by brilliant assemblase Of
Aiasons and their wives. sweethearts or
mere friends, as the case might be. Illus
trious Potentate George II. Grant rs-
ceived with his wife
At 6:i5 a banquet was served 70 some
$50 in Lyman's most sumptuous style. The
decorations were rich and profuse.
When the time came enough OF the as
semblage proceeded 20 the opera house
10 fll the entire parquet. The Wizard
OF on" company responded neatly 10 the
occasion and there was a distinct flavor
OF Mystic Shrine" 10 the performance.
Prominent Shriners were Knocked"
clowns aud dancers appeared in fez and
sash and in many ways the merry party
was made 10 feel its importance and the
desire OF the company 10 please H.
After the theatre the Masonic temple
was thrown open for dancing. which con-
tinued until O'Clock.
The floor director was Aldridge @.
Pearce, and he was aided by John r
Dennis, william p. Otis. Horace r.
Knowles and George r. Burt. The COM
mittee on ladies' night included Joseph
p. Burlngame, Andrew J. Ferguson.
Robert l.. Spencer. z. Percy Davis.
Clayton A. Bsllou, Fred ]. Dana and
Benjamin p. Moulton.
The officers OF Palestine ternple An
cient Arabic Order OF the Mobiles OF the
Mystic Shrine, are: George II. Grant.
potentate; Z. Percy Davis. chief rabban:
Clayton A Ballou. assistant rabban; Fred
J. Dana, II. r. and prophet: Alonzo r.
Williams. Oriental guide: John G.. Massle.
treasurer: William E. Husband. recorder: :
John r. Dennis, first cer master: AL
bridge q. Pearce. second Ger. master;
Benjamin p. Moulton, marshal: Charles
NJ Robbins. captain ot guard: Thomas
NJ Hutchins outer guard; Joseph II.
Potter. assistant outer guard; John T.
Inman, captain patrol; Elmer A. Beaman,
alchemist: William +. Vaughn. assistant
alchemist; Herbert J. Astle. gesticulator:
Charles ". Russell. electrician: Elmer p
Jacobs, assistant electrician; Warren L.
Turner, musical director.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-25
eX.SECRETaRY BOUTWELL,
Ill WITH PNEUMONIA

oroton. Mass. Feb. 25.-Former Gov.
ernor OF Massachusetts and former
United States secretary OF the Treasury
George q. Boutwell, Is critically III with
pneumonia and his physicians and
friends are filed with fear for the out.
come. az Mr.. Boutwell, is s years old
The aged man was seized suddenly
while sitting In his library last evening
and today his symptoms were so grave
that the attending physicians decided 10
call a specialist from Boston Members
OF the Boutwell, family stated at noon
that the sick mans condition was most
serious.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-25
TERROR RElGHS IN CAUCASUS
Continued from page One.

Tihiz, Caucasus. Feb. S,-Details OF the
recent street nghting at Baku show that
sS persons were killed or wounded Feb. 20
and that on the following day the racial
bitterness between the Mussulmans and
Armenians reached climax. Street muir
ders were inoessant and firing lasted all
day long Altogether a hundred people
were killed or wounded
Bezasrs and shops were plundered and
ss the garrison was inadequate, reinforce
nents OF five battalions OF infantry with
artillery and two squadrons OF Cossacks
had 10 be called In and used their arms 10
suppress the outbreak. Further disturb
arces occurred February %. The residences
CT the wealthiest Inhabitants were plum
oeerd and burned. The governor traversed
all the quarters OF the city exhorting the
people 20 cease hostillties and the Arme-
pisns and Mussulmans clergy met and
embracing In public expressed desire 10,
q reconciliation OF their people
The rioting was thereupon suspended.
but again broke out Feb. "a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-25
EX RA.
. O'CLOCK.
SENATE
CONFEREES
NAMED

washington. Feb. @.--In the few
minutes allowed for legislation before be-
ginning the swayne impeachment trial.
the senate today made amends for the de-
lay yesterday in the appointment OF con-
ferees OF the Joint statehood and Panama
canal government bills.
Mr. Morgan made no further opposi-
ton. Consequently IN the 10 minutes be-
fore the convening OF tn" senate at $3.50
and the beginning OF the impeachment
case both committees were filled by the
chair.
Immediately after convening the chair
announced the appointment OF Messrs.
Kittredge, Millard and Morgan as con-
ferees on the canal bill. Mr.. Morgan
promptly declined. He was excused, and
Mr. German appointed in his stead
The statehood oill being laid before the
senate Mr. Morgan said that having ex-
pressed his views on It's suffrage feat
uies, he would proceed no further The
chair then made his announcement of con-
fereer on the statehood bill, designating
Messrs. Beveridge. Nelson and Bate.
Al 10 o'clock the impeachment trial was
resumed and as soon as a quorum could
he secured, Mr. Thurston began his argu-
ment In Judge Swayne's behalf Early as
was the hour, the galleries were well filled
enc Mr.. Thurston received close atter-
ton.
II stand here" he said in beginning his
address. ITO raise the last voice ever 20 be
heard between this time and the time
when the Judgment OF God shall be pro-
ncunced In support or the personal honor
and the official integrity of Charles
swsyne, the respondent at this bar"
Mr.. Thurston contended that a judge
cannot be impeached for crime against
state law, disconnected with his Of
hcial duties and referring to the first
seven articles OF impeachment he de-
clared that In an ordinary court they
would be barred by statutes Of limitation
and shouldf be here.
Referring TO the charge Of using pri-
yate cars he said:
= There are reasons why the mantle OF
charity should be drawn about transac-
tions Of that kind by public men
On the point OF residence, Mr.. Thurston
said that II Judge Swayne aid not make
his home at Pensacola he had no home
anywhere. He traced the present prose-
cution to the Davis-Helden contempt
case. declaring that conspiracy TO de-
pose him as Judge had grown out OF II.
with an appeal for vindication and ao.
quttal, Mr.. Thurston closed at l2:+0 p. m.
after speaking for two hours and half
Manager Dearmond concluded the argu
ment for the prosecution. following Mr.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-25
Criminal.
CASES ARE
HEARD

A number OF criminal cases were dis
posed of in Judge wrburs court today.
Frank Adams was indicted in 1903 for
stealing a horse. He drove the horse
about two miles out Plainheld street.
then got frightened and went 10 Canada.
Today he pleaded nolo contendere and
ss this was his first offence he was
fined $50 and costs.
John Sykes, alias skees. was indicted
for breaking and entering some time
ago II was charged he got into a North
Providence hencoop but was discovered
before he could remove any birds. He
kept out OF the way Of the officers OF the
law for time but a month ago was
taken 10 jail on a capias. Today on
pleading nolo contendere. as he had been
a month In 1ail and the costs were very
heavy. he was let OF with a fine OF $50
and costs.
Charles Anderson was placed on proba-
ton. He was indicted for entering a new
house at East Providence and stealing
tools belonging TO two men. About the
same time, Oct. ~ last year. he was
sent TO Jail from the district court
Albert Page. indicted for exposure OF
person. was placed on probation.
William A. Lawrence, on pleading nolo
contendere 10 a charge OF selling liquor
was placed on probation.
Robert Hull pleaded not guilty TO six
complaints charging the Illegal sale OF
liquor.
Albert Provost pleaded noio 10 illegal
sales OF liquor. He has taken up his
residence outside the state and sentence
was deferred.
Ponton St. German. after pleading
nolo oontendere on a charge Of illegal
liquor selling. was allowed 10 go on pro-
baton.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-25
MILLS FOUND DEAD ON
RAILROAD TRACKS IN BROOKLYN

New York. Feb B.-The llfeless body
OF Daniel Mills, Jr.. press agent for
Keiths theatre in this city. was found
lying on the tracks or the Brooklyn
Rapid Transit company. Brooklyn. early
today. 1t is believed ne fell from a car
while rounding curve. lie had been
a sporting writer on the Philadelphia
Times and other papers for a number
of years.
Mills was 20 years OF age. In his pock-
cts were found a number OF clippings
from newspapers OF articles about the
theory OF DIR. william 0sler OF Baltimore.
that man reached the height OF his crea-
tive usefulness when 20 years OF age
The police believe the death was ac-
cidental.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-25
RUN INTO BY CAR, WEITZ
SUES FOR $4,000 DAMAGES

The Rhode Island company Il defendant
in a suit TO recover $4,000 damages
brought by Henry J. Weits. Mr.. weitz
was riding his bicycle on Broad street
near Wentworth avenue, on Sept H.
1904. and claims a carelessly operated car
OF defendant ran him down
He was thrown from bis wheel and
sustained severe injuries TO his head.
shoulder and knee.
Charles A. Walsh and Frank s. Arnold
are his attorneys.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-25
FURNACE AND BURNING RAGS
CAUSE OF TWO FIRE ALARMS

BOX sa5 was pulled at l2:g p m. today
for q fire among some rags IN an old
shed in the rear OF is Kane street: no
damage.
Box Sli was pulled at ,2S o'clock this
afternoon for a nre In the two-tenement
house AZ 70 Almy street, owned by r. T.
Westcott OF North Attleboro, and occu-
pied by Clarence A. White and Frank
II. Allen The damage. which was
caused By an overheated furnace. was
about 500. Nr. White being the principal
sufferer as his furniture was scorched
and then wet down.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-25

fessorship Of American History. the In
como from the sum 20 be utilized for the
payment OF the salary OF the professor
and also FOR such special purposes as shall
be demanded IN the history department
The residue OF the estate. except for a
few small hequests. Is given 20 the uni
versity 10 be held and appropriated 10
benefit the university as an educa tional
institution as its government for the
time being shall deem best
Mrs Littlefeld at the time of her death
was about 50 years OF age.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-25
KEMPf WANTS $4,000 FOR
INJURIES SUSTAINED BY WIFE

John Kempf has brought suit against
tie Rhode Island company to recover
$4,000. Frances Kempf. the wife Of John.
was passenger on one OF the defend
ants cars on Sept 10. 1903
She sisnallec the conductor to have
the car stopped. Her signal was obeyed.
but before she could alight the car was
suddenly started and she was thrown
down and received serious injuries both
Internal and external.
Frank =. Arnold and Charles A. walsh
are attorneys for the plaintiff who sues
to recover for the loss Of his wife's SER
vicee and the expenses Incidental 20 her
treatment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-25
THE HOUSE.

Previous to taking UP the sundry civil
appropriation bill in committee OF the
whole today, the house reserved certain
seats in the galleries for residents OF
Texas during the exercises, to begin at
3 o'clock today. In acceptance OF the
statues OF Sam Houston and stephen F.
Austin, placed in Statuary hall by Texas
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-25
BROWN
Will. GE
S500,O00

Through the death at her residence In
Paw tucket today or Mrs.. Harriet NJ Lit
tisfleld. widow of George l. Llttleheld. at
enc time a prominent manufacture Of
tbs city. Brown University comes into
the possession OF an estate. real and per-
sonal estimated al about 10000, which
by the will Mr. Llttleneld had beaueathed
to- the institution upon the death OF Mrs.
Littleheld.
OF the sum given 70 the university, the
condlcn 70 The will stipuietes that 10000
be invested as a permanent trust fund
for the establishment ana maintenance
OF a professorship az the university 10 be
knau1 "a 'he George L Littlassld Poo
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-25
TOURISTS REUNION.

AZ Woodbury. Memorial chapel on Ads-
laide avenue last evening about two score
persons who visited the S. Louis fair
together held a reunion. Rev. George w.
Kent delivered an informal stereopticoh
lecture on the fair. which proved very
entertaining
Mrs Henrietta Brown then read a
careful paper on the city and its fair.
RafrssnEents were servAd.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-25
"Nsw YoRK.FLoeIpA SPECIAL -

Compartment Library. Observation.
Dining cars, electrically lighted. solid
vestibule. via Atlantic Coast Line. j. II.
Johnson. n. r. A.. 2ss Wash St.. Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-25
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.
HELP WANTgo-MALe.

wANTED-THoRoUGHLY EXPERr-
enced accountant and ofice manager TO
take full charge OF ONCE Of large manu-
featuring jeweler Apply. stating ex-
perience. salsrv expected. reference. etc.
to T. O. Box S23 f2b-1t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-25
THE FIELD
Co. c. Is
OF LABOR

The following unions will hold sessions
tonight and tomorrow:
Bakers. Labor temple.
Coal handlers council, 2:30 p m. Eddy
street.
Bartenders, IS Weybosset street
Typographical union, Clemence street,
c. L. u. executive committee. 1880,
Labor temple.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-25
Tho New York Stock Market.

Reported for The News over the pri-
vate wire Of EDWARD p. SHELDON g.
CO., Bankers and Brokers, ~ Westminster
street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-25
A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.

Itching. Blind. Bleeding or Protruding
Piles. Your druggist will refund money
II PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure you in
10 IL days. 5oc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-25
The Cotton Market.

Reported for The News over the pri-
vsts wire OF EDWARD P.sHELDoN &
CO. Bankers aud Brokers. ~ Westmin-
ster street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-25
SHERIFFS SALE


sherins Office. Providence
November 2Sd. a. D.. 1904,
BY virtue and in pursuance OF an Ex-
ecuuon Number 1913 Issued out Of the Ap-
pellate Division OF the Supreme Court
holden at Providence. State Of Rhode ISL
dence. on the 9th day OF June. A. y.
1904. and returnable 20 the said Court
December 9th, A. y. 1894 upon judg-
day Of May: a. u. 1904. in favor OF John
W. Mills of the City and County oc
Providence in said state of Rhode Island.
said City Of providence. defendant.
have this dSy at 70 minutes past one
o'clock ?. NJ; levied the, said Execution
the said defendant. philip Allen, had on
the 10th day OF January. A. u. 1909. At
minutes past o'clock a. NJ, (the time
OF the attachment on the original writ.l
in and 70 the following described real
estate, viz:
Those certain lots Of land with all the
improvements thereon situate in the
Rhode Island and described as follows:
Lot No L on Assessors Plat Card No.
10, recorded in the office OF the Assessors
Of Taxes in said Providence, .,
and 4e on Assessors Plat Card No. 81:
recotded in the office OF the Assessors OF
Taxes, in said Providence.
Lots Nos. :. q. 80. 81. a. 35. 80. 40. al a.
a. a, f5 as. A. IS, 49. 81 81. IS. 80 6o, 81. g.
g. g. s., IS. 81, IS, 80. 20, H. y, 81 ~. % and
16. on Assessors Plat card No. S.. re
Taxes In said Providence.
Lots Nos !. g D. %. 30. 81. 80. 81, "a. *. Ss
81, IS. 49, 40. Al AZ 43. ~ IS, 80, a. As. -, So
81, -, 81, 6o, Sc %, 20. Il, -. q, -, 75, 80
d, q, 80 81. s. s. "a, s.. Sc. 81. s. 80. 20. g.
80, s3, 81, 80. es 81, IS. 90. 100 lo1. log, lo4.
l05 JOG, l07, lib. ll5, ll6 III, lis. ll9, 100 2l
i5$ iSG. iS, iSe. iS7. is. 80. 10. i5. lag. ll7
las l49, $50, Isl, 152, 1885, l54 100, l66. l5I l5s
159 loo l61. 162. 1sS 1874 165. les. 167. les. les
10, III. III. l73 Ia. 10: 17e, IL; ISL Vs.
1876 1877 las. ls9 2O0 20l 2O2 203, 2oi 2o5
pos. 2O7 20S 2o9 2lo 211 2l2 2lS 219. 220.
22l 222, 223. 22i. 30. 22s 227 22s, 229, go 2Sl
90, 235, 2A Z5 236 237 2SS go 2lO. 2t1,
243 2i3. 2i4. 2i5, 2i6 2i7 24s, 2is, $50. 25l. 2es
Sl3, 3li 3l5. GIG 317. 31S $40. 800, 32l. 800 and
323 on Assessors Plat Card No. s. re-
corded in the office OF the Assessors or
Taxes, I'm said Providence
Lot No. 413 on Assessors Plat Card No.
"a. recorded In the office Of the Asses
sors of Taxes. in said Providence
Lot No. 90, on Assessors Plat Card No.
81. recorded In the office of the Accessors
OF Taxes, in said Providence.
Notice is hereby given that I will sell
the said alta ched and levied on estate at
Public Auction to be held in the
Sherif's Office I'm the Providence County
Court House, in said CITY OF Providence
in said County OF Providence, on Satur-
day the e5th day Of February, a. y. l90i
said execution, bebt interest on the same,
costs OF suit. my own fees and all con-
tingent expenses. II sufficient.
ANDREW MKENZIE.
Deputy Sheriff
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-25

Providence. r 7. Feb. %. 1905
The above sale is this day continued TO
Saturday the 18th daTof March 1905 ut
the same time and place.
A. MKENZ1E.
Deputy Sheriff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-25

TO CURE a COLD IN ONE DAY
Take laxative Bromo Qulnins Tablets
Al druggists refund the money II it fails
- cure z. w. Groves Signature IL on
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