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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-08-04
NOTICE TO THE pnR1Ir
FOB MORE THAN FIFTY YEARS

The Singer has been recognized as
maintaining the highest standard of ex-
cellence among Family Sewing Machines
During that period twenty million have
have been made aud sold directly from
maSer TO user. They are never sold TO
u u, put we have a Singer Office at
White Stone, Va, where these macbjnes
are now being sold at lower prices. ousl.
iiy considered, than any other sold on
easy terms. Old machines taken in ey-
change. A full line Of parts, attachments
needles and oil for various makes Of
machines Hoping this NAV lead IN
pleasant and profitable business rela-
ions ana thanking you In advance for
your courlesies, We are,
Very truly yours,
The SINGER MANUFAcruRrNe Co
s.,o White Stone, Va
Fl. Il. GRUBBs.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-08-04
A GARD.

herewith announce myself as a can.
oloate Tor the nomination upon the Dem.
ocr"tic Ticket for the House OF Delegates
lepteso nting the counties OF Richmond
ana ana Lancaster If so houored by my
teltow ci'izens | shall, II elected, en-.
ueaVor 10 serve the whole people with
Justice 10 lhen and honor TO myself
Very respectfully,
W.. JNo. URLETT.
wheaton. Va, June &c. 1905.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-08-04
Dear Mr.. Lee:

Dear Mr.. Lee:
believe my subscription to the CrTI.
ZEN expires soon, so am sending you
enclosed herewith check for 81 ia paw.
ment for another years subscription.
dave learned to look forward regularly
10 the CITIZENS coming, and feel /
could scarcely get along withoutit. To
one SO far away everything in the
nature OF news from home seems good;
so l even read the advertisement.
trusting you and yours are well and
mat this may be a prosperous year with
you, am.
Very truly,
V. Z. TowLEs.
Manila, Philippine Islands
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-08-04
w. MCDONALD LEE. Iditor.
W. X. ROWE, Business Manager.

All communications or business letters
enould DE addressed TO the VIRGINIA CIrIZES.
irVinSton. Va. to receive prompt attentior,
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-08-04
EYES ACHE? HEAD ACHE ?

Defective vision causes headache and
eyeache.
hemove the cause. This can be done
oy having your eyes properly adjusted
with glasses
will be at Wbsrton Grove camp
ground, Ashman Hotel. Room I, and
during my ten days stay (from July 2sth
TO August hl will examine your ewes
FhEE FREE
Consultation Free.
Come, have your own and children's
eyes examined FREE.
a. II COIN, Cd.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-08-04
Very truly,
AWFUL WORK OF LIGH7NINs.

:, '. 4. IOWLEs.
Manila, Philippine Islands.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-21
CENTRAL FALLS.

Mayor McNally attended the meeting of
the Public Park association at Providence
yesterday and make some pertinent sug-
gestions. He was also In attendance at n
meeting OF the trustees OF ST. Joseph's
hospital
Ballou Post. q. A. r.. held the second
In a series OF open meetings at post head
quarters Tuesday night In addition TO
the members OF the post there were in at
tendance a good-sized delegation of mem
bers OF Ballou Relief corps and OTHER
friends OF the organization. Commander
Sheek presided and program. which in
cluded violin and piano selections by
Miss Mabel Allen and Miss Clara McKcn-
zie. plano selections by Miss Ruth Riley
and character sketch by Miss McGunagle
was given and proved 10 be delightful
entertainment Patriotic speeches were
made by Rev. j. H. Buckley. pastor OF
the Embury NJ. D. church. and Deputy
Sheriff Franklin B. Ham OF Providence
These oprn meetings OF the post are des-
tined 10 become popular. Judging from
the results OF the two which have been
held
The team OF the St Georges and Good
Shepherd Mems Parish clubs I'm the Par.
fsh League tournament OF indoor games
met last evening. and for the FIRST time
In the progress OF the tournament St
Georges men came or victorious down
Ing their opponents at whist and crib
bage. while Good Shepherd captured the
auction Ditch contest.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-21
HEAVY lMP0RTATI0NS OF
DIAMONDS AND OTHER STONES

Washington. Dec. PA statement is
sued today by the department of COM
merce and labor says;
over $4,000, 900 worth of diamonds and
other precious stones have been import
ed into the United States during the pres
ent calendar year. which is by far tho
largest importation in the history of the
country. The high water mark in earlier
years was sos 200 in 1903. 1t is possible
that the value OF diamonds alone brought
into this country during the present year
will be nearly or quite $4,000, 900. and the
"other precious stones approximately ST.
100000.
The value Of uncut diamonds imported
into the United States in 1905 will exceed
s1O 600 900
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-21
WARREN.
Advertisements for The News may be
left with T. A. Bliss. Goss block.

At n special meeting of the school com
mittee. held last evening, there were
present Bennett. Champlin, Cotter,
Church, Hall and watjen Miss Waite
representing a Chicago publishing house
for a national history, with a collection
of Illustrations descriptive of its applica-
tion In the public schools. spoke at length
on the advsability OF its introduction in
the Warren schools.
The petition OF two photographers to
making the teachers agents in their sale.
was laid on the table. A new supple
mentary reader for Miss Bakers depart
ment was ordered TO be purchased. Bills
long time has been the truant officer
was selected for another year. and he was
also appointed TO take the school census,
the rate being fixed at Ave cents per in
dividual, This last method of paying the
census enumeration is m line with many
OF the towns I'm the state. Frank Brown
and Master WatJen we've excused from
school ten minutes before the close OF
the session two days a week TO attend
a course I'm gymnastics at Bristol. Some
discussion OF certain textbooks proposed
took place before adjouIning.
Town Sergeant Drown yesterday nou-
fed Alvertus Martin OF Vernon street and
Robert Black OF South Main street that
they have been drawn as jurors 10 serve
at the superior court at Providence Thurs
day. Dec. 2s.
Massasoit encampment has elected the
following officers for the ensuing year:
Chisf patriarch. Arthur J. Maker; high
priest. u. w. Gladding: senior waroen.
william G, Heath scribe. Benjamin I.
treasurer, John ID. Brown.
Trustees are the same as last year
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-21
The News Of the State
BRISTOL.
OoWnsy Transfers Property TO
Alice F. DoWney-.FeII al
Depot. t..0ther Notes.

Michael r. Downey has sold his house
and lot OF land on Bourn street 20 Alice f.
Downey. The deeds were recorded at the
town clerks office yesterday.
The regular meeting sf Burnside lodge
No. a. knights of Pythias. was held last
evening in Grand Army hall The nomi-
nation OF officers for the ensuing year
was held The election will take place
at the next meeting
The committee In charge OF the public
installation reported that plans had been
completed and musical and literary pro-
gram arranged. The program will be an
nounced next week.
After the business OF the meeting had
been transacted a collation. was served.
T. Smith McKeon a former resident Of
this place. but now holding "A RESPONSE
bic position in Pittsburg. is in town to
spend Christmas with his parents.
After n period OF service OF nearly 25
years as bass singer In the choir of the
First Congrega tional church. Colonel Jo-
seph b. Burgess has retired from the
membership OF the quartet choir, greatly
To the regret OF all the members OF the
congregation.
Town Clerk Herbert f. Bennett. who
has been absent for the past four weeks
with his wife in Canada, where he went
to recuperate, will return the latter part
OF the week.
Charles r. Wilbur OF Attleboro 10 10
take the part OF "Sir Joseph Porter, X. q.
b." I'm the opera OF 'Pinafore," which Is
to be presented here for the benefit of
the Excelsior Tennis club. and for the
presentation OF which rehearsals are be-
Ing held several times week. Mr.. James
r. Pierce OF Attleboro, formerly Of Bris-
tol Is to take the part Of Dick Deadeye"
and George w Warren Is to take the part
Of the captain"
AS yet there is nothing authentic as 10
the report that is in circulation rela tive
TO the increase OF wages at the Worsted
mills here.
The workmen from the Cole Organ COM
pany Of Boston. setting UP the new organ
at St Michaers church. are pushing the
work so that a recital can be held Christ
mas eve.
The repair crew of the Suburban rail-
road yesterday completed the work OF in
stalling large drain pipes under the tracks
OF the line at the corner of High and
Franklin streets. The pipes are large
enough now TO take off the surface water.
There will be a basketball game this
evening in the Y. NJ. G. A gymnasiuel
between a Y. NJ. c. A. team and Fall
River team.
Mrs Mary Greene OF Pawtucket, who
Is hcre visiting her niece Mrs. Hassett
on Metacom avenue. met with a painful
accident by falling from a carriage from
which she was alighting at the depot.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-21
PAWTUCkET.

Miss Rose Griffiths and James w. AL
ker were united in marriage at the
Church OF the Advent by the pastor. Rev.
James K. Barbour. After the marriage a
reception was held at the home OF the
brides mother
The board OF aldermen met last evenirss
Considerable routine business was trans
acted. President Burden was In the chair
owing to the illness of the mayor
The socialists have nominated John II.
Floyd as their candidate for the assem-
bly,.
large number OF friends OF the Ladies'
Aid society OF the Advent church attend
ed the Christmas sale and entertainment
at the parish house last evening.
At yesterdays session or the probate
court the will OF Ann Keenan, was pro-
bated and Edward Smith was confirmed
as executor and bond fyed at 5000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-21
SLAIN BY
MEXICAN
BANDITS

FL Paso, Tex, Dec. 2i.-Details received
today OF the murder near Diaz, Chihua-
hua, Mexico, of Robert Rutherford and
NJ. $. Murray Of Philadelphia and the
wounding OF II. l.. Finstad OF Los An
gees and another man, show that the
four Americans were returning from Diaz
to Rutherford's ranch when they were
beset by bandits and commanded to give
up their valuables
The men attempted 20 escape, but see
ing flight was useless. gave battle. The
bandits, outnumbering them several
times, closed I'm and mercilessly shot the
Americans down taking their valuables
and escaping Mexican officers are on the
trail. hut the bandits have evidently es-
capped IN the rough surrounding coun-
try.
The bodies OF Rutherford and Murray
are expected 10 reach El Paso soon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-21
CHINESE OFFICIALS UNABLE
TO SUPPRESS BOYCOTT

Victoria. B c., Dec. H.-Chinese officials
at Pckin state they are powerless to stay
the boycott against American goods. ac-
cording 10 Pekin dispatches TO japanese
papers. received by the Kallawagawa.
A Nichi Nichi dispatch says the Ameri-
can minister 20 Pekin, reported 10 the
Chinese foreign office. that a proposal viii
be introduced TO congress 10 repay the
Boxer indemnity OF s20O0o.0o0 10 China.
but the proposal would be difficult OF pas
sage In consequence Of the boycott
Na-Tang sent a reply 20 the American
minister the dispatch says that the gov
enrment has frequently issued instruc-
tions 10 stop the boycott. but Il wac con-
tinued despite OF them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-21
BRYAN DECLINES ACTING
GOVERNORS INVITATION

Manila, Dec. H-W. w Bryan has ca
bled from Hong Kong declining Acting
Governor Ide's invitation TO be his guest
during his stay I'm Manila, for the reason
that he comes as n newspaper representa-
tive and not as a private citizen. stating
that by his acceptance OF the acting gov
ernor's hospitality. he would feel placed
under certain obligations TO the govern
ment which he might wish TO write about
I'm the near future
Upon his arrival here Mr. Bryan will be
met by a committee representing the in
sular and city government. the supreme
court and by the aids OF acting governor
General Ide. and Mayor General Corbin
Mr.. Bryan IL expected 10 arrive Dec. %.
when he will 20 TO n hotel
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-21
CHARGED WITH VIOLATING
THE CHILD LABOR LAW

Fall River. Mass, Dec. 31.--John Mello.
was brought into the Second District
court this morning for alleged violation
Of the child labor laws of the state in
compelling his 1i-year-old niece to work
In one OF the local mills.
He was represented by counsel, who en-
tered plea OF not guilty, and secured a
continuance of cne week
Work was secured for the child through
the presenting OF a school card giving her
age as rs years and made out In a name
other than her own.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-21

The funeral OF A. d. Sweet. who died so
suddenly few days ago. was held at his
late residence. 322 Lowell avenue, this af-
ternoon, the Rev. ]. NJ. Lowden. pastor
Of the Plainheld Street Baptist church,
officiating
The attendance was large. and included
a delegation from Perseverance lodge.
knights of Pythias, OF which the deceased
was a member The bearers were George
Hanney Frederick Boyce, Dawson suit
cliffe and E. c. Carr, from the above
named lodge. The interment was at Po-
casset cemetery.
WILL ASK FOR A CHARTER.
The Happy Four club has changed its
name 10 the Happy Five club, and are TO
take out a state charter. The club. after
being chartered. will not. under any oon.
sideration, extend its membership, but
this will be limited TO those whose char
acters are above reproach. The charter
members are Messrs. Matthew Sweeney,
Owen OGara, Morris jacobson. John Nc
Gattrick and Joseph K. Shaw.
SOMETHING TO HOLD.
Mr.. Ernest Taylor. who holds a promi-
nent position at the plant OF the Norcross
brothers on Kinsley avenue, also holds.
or will In the due course OF time, hold an
u-pound male heir. which came to him
at his home on Whittier avenue yesterday
afternoon. In consequence thereof moth
ing is too good. his friends say today.
ELECTED OFFICERS.
Father simmons Benevolent union held
an interesting session i'm Fogarty's hall ON
Putnam street Tuesday evening, when the
following were elected as the officers for
1906: President. William j. Darcy. Vice
president. James Kennedy; treasurer
John F. Curran; financial secretary. M.
]. Pendergast: corresponding secretary,
James Ryan; sergeant-at-arms, Thomas
Degnan; chairman of sick committee, A.
II. Martin; physician, u. +. Boucher;
trustee. George III. Leonard: delegates "a
George II. Leonard w. j. Darcy and
John J. Barrett
GENERAL MENTION.
The funeral OF owen Naughton. who
died at his home. 81 Oak street. yesterday
morning, will be held tomorrow morning
at $50 o'clock, and will be followed by a
service az st. Mary's Catholic church.
All OF the leading stores In and about
the square Will be open for business even
ings during the balance OF the week -,
1vanhoe lodge. knights OF Pythias, Will
meet in odd Fellows hall on Plalnfeld
street this evening and nominate Officers
for 1906.
-Four ordinary drunks was the extent
of the report at the Chaffee street police
station this morning.
Perfumes In fancy boxes 10 cents TO
e2@: nice package for rs TO 80 cents;
fancy boxes OF Candy. s cents to $50 a
nice box for Is to 80 cents; Brush and
Comb sets. 80 cents TO S32b, Brownie
Cameras, sl.00 20 $500; full line or
Camera supplies; Chocolate Magazines.
- cents per pound Chocolate A,m,onds; A,,r, q
cents per pound: Cream Peppermints, IL
cents per pound Byron A Smith Pre-
scription Druggist, 10 Olneyville Square.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-21
HOW ABOUT CHRISTMAS DINNER ?

Have you made your purchases for your
Christmas dinner?
Nor
Well then pay Bedford 4 Browning
at i26 and 40 Cranston street visit.
Even though you be OF the most fastidi-
ous taste you will be suited They have
for sale the best of turkeys that can
be found: geese. ducks. chickens and fowl
that will prove the value In its rating
In addition Bedford a. Browning carry the
more substantial articles for the table.
81 well as the many dclicacies. oranges,
nuts. figs dates. grapes. % cetera.
What you get ~ this store r. the very
best. II viii pay you 20 find out for your
seik
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-21
I he THEATRES

Tomorrow and Saturday will be SOU
venir days at the Empire theatre. every
person attending either the afternoon or
the evening performance OF James Ken
nedy and his company. receiving from
Managers spitz and Nathanson u beautl-
ful present For the ladies. Marie An
toinette hat pins OF sterling silver will be
provided and for the men. handsome
watch charms. The children will also he
remembered with souvenirs. which will
be distributed afternoon and evening.
daily matinces being the rule at the En-
pire this week Tomorrow's bill will he
one OF william Gillettes most successful
war plays. Held ny the Enemy" with
MIR Kennedy playing Beane. the war cor
respondent. Mr.. Gillettes old part: tomor-
row. when Women Love" one OF the
most successful OF melodramas, will be
the attraction.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-21
CANDIES AT AMDsRS0N'S

Christmas candles OF all kinds and de-
scriptions are to be found at Anderson s
stores. at No. G. the Arcade, and 2S9 West
minister street.
II you can be suited at Andersons you
can't be suited 8nywhere-their line OF
confectionery is absolutely complete and
is large enough to meet all demands.
Everything you get is fresh and not
stale and what is n big advantage just
at this season is that the purchaser is not
compelled to wait n long time to oe served
the boxed candies are waiting for ySu
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-21
VIRGINIA AND NORTH CAROLINA
COAST SWEPT BY FIERCE STORM

Norfolk Va. Dec. q The Virginia and
North Carolina coasts were last night and
this morning swept by one Of the most
severe storms Of the present year The
wind which reached a velocity in Norfolk
of 52 miles an hour is supposed TO have
blown even at a great velocity on the
coast hut as sll government seacoast
wires leading from Norfolk are down.
there were NO detailed reports 90 he had
from the coast Grave fears are enter
talned for smaller vessels that are caught
in the storms course
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-21

William Henry Taylor. colored, wander
ed over Washington bridge yesterday
afternoon from Providence. and just be-
fore stepping of the bridge he met the
woman whom he took for better or for
worse few years ago. Instead OF greet
ing her as a husband should, he let go
his powerful right, which landed on Mrs
Taylor's face. Mrs. Taylor managed To
get away from her husband and went 10
a house on Water street, where she was
followed 3y her husband, who struck her
again. This was as much OF this sort OF
a Christmas present as Mrs. Taylor cared
for, so she informed Patrolman Tnggart,
who went to the Water street house,
and, after a short conversation with Tay-
lor requested him TO accompany him 10
the station. This morning Taylor was
fined $lb and costs, and as he was broke
the indications are that he will spend
the holidays at the big state Institutions
at Cranston.
WHEN WILL HE COME HOME?
There is considerable speculation by the
members OF the Mayors club as to the re-
turn of Tax Collector Levi s. Winchester,
who is now making a tour of the south
with a party OF friends Some OF the
members say he will be home for Christ
mas and some give him until Jan. Is to
return One tnlng Is sure ana lnat the
date Of his arrival will not be the cause
OF cutting down the list of good things
to eat at the feed that will be ten
dered him upon his return by the club.
MINOR MENTION.
Until this morning the store keepers
generally reported trade as being away
ahead OF any season for many years and
all are In hopes that the storm will be
OF short duration, as they have laid in a
large stock OF Christmas goods. that IL
not sold this year will have TO be carried
over.
The signal mo school was sounded
this morning on account OF the storm, and
this is the first time that IL has been
sounded this season.
Miss Grace Crumb of Hartford. Conn,
is spending the holidays with her aunt.
Mrs. William q. Percival, at "A Warren
avenue
At the meeting OF Howard lodge
knights OF Pythias, last evening, the
officers of 1906 were nominated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-21
YAMAGATA APPOINTED
PRESIDENT Of PRIVY COUNCIL

gata has been appointed president OF the
prlvy council.
Admiral Togo. now president, OF the
general stan OF the navy, in his farewell
address 60 the officers and men Of the
combined japanese fleet, which was dis
solved yesterday. warned them 20 be la
constant readiness for emergencies He
concluded with the words: "victors tie
your helmet strings tighter"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-21
ESCAPING
GAS KILLS
TWO MEN

New York, Dec. PA leak in a kitchen
gas stove, caused the deaths OF William
II. Busch and Oscar Bochrien last night.
ana so overcame Miss Christina Busch,
that she narrowly escaped death.
Miss Busch and her brother kept a gro
Gerry store I'm West Thirtyfourth street.
near their apartment and Bochrien was
employed by them as a clerk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-21
WAN

A BRIGHT, active. honest boy. who
can and will sell and deliver papers in
East Providence. Boy wanted who will
build up route OF his own. Apply at The
News, Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-21
a SQUARE DEAL.

When you borrow money from Us you
know just when your payments end. You
pay no fines or other expenses. Your loan
does not last forever. Call and you will
be satisfied. Private loans on furniture,
pianos and salaries.
SToNEWALL JACKSON G. CO.,
81 Weybosset st. Room
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-21
EAST PROVIDENCE BOSTON STORE

Now that you have seen the display In
the great city stores you can buy here
with profit to yourself avoiding the crush
and annoyance unavoidable at this season
OF the year in the big stores. here you
have plenty OF time to make your selec-
uons and courteous attendants TO walt
upon you. In the matter OF gifts we
would especially call your attention 10 our
line OF gloves for ladies and gentlemen,
collars and neckwear, umbrellas. hand
kerchiefs. etc, all put up especially IA
Christmas gifts. ALEX MUNRO,
Watchemoket Square.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-21

A maiden once married n gauger
But he drank. and no words could as
sanger
Great grief Now he's dead
The widow. tis said
Wouldn't marry again on n wauger.
Houston Post
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-21
ALMIRA r. HUNT

Real Estate for sale; money, loaned on
good security at q and per cent
Hours s-lo a. m. :i2-2:D .. IN Telephons
us2-4 Q Division Street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-21
0LNEYvILLE.
Funeral Of A. D. Sweet From
Late Home This Afternoon,
Club Will Seek Charter Some.
thing to Hold Now.

Advertisements for The News may be
left at Heffernans News Stand. 10 Hart
Sord avenue
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-21
EAST PROVIDENCE
Taylor Punished for UnproVoked
Assault on His Wife.
Preparing for Tax Collector Man.
CheSter's Return. .Other Notes.

Advertisements for The News may be
left at Alexander Munroe's Boston Store.
Watchemoket square.