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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-05

events. muster, hose reel race and bucket
contest. Copies of the rules will be sent
with the letter of invitation.
A great deal OF interest will be mani
tested in the bucket brigade contest
which will be judged by officials in old
time garb, and some such garb will pos
sibly he won by the bucket and ladder
men also. The meeting adjourned to the
call OF the chair.
HURT IN COLLISION.
Mabel knight OF 16 Atlantic avenue is
nursing an injured arm and numerous
bruises and Bertha Scott OF Edgewood
has bad cuts on her head as the result OF
a smashup in which they were involved
near the Broad Telephone Exchange near
the junction of Broad street and Prairie
avenue Saturday night. The girls were in
the carriage having finished their duties
as hello" girls for the day about Q
o'clock and the mother OF Miss Scott was
unhitching the horse when the animal
swung into the cartrack in front of a
Broad street car and there was n crash
in which the girls were thrown out
After being cared for in Miss Cakes dry
goods store by DR. @. f. Buxton the Scott
girl was carried home in an ambulance
and Miss knight came to this village In
a car. She felt the effects OF her fall worse
yesterday than just at the time of the
accident.
FELL OVERHEARD IN COVE
Little Lester Smith was up 10 yesterday
about the only one OF the sons OF Joseph
Smith who could not SWIM but he can
now as the result Of a fall from the stone
wall near the naval reserve armory where
the water was very deep. IL was over his
head and hands and after going down
twice Lester concluded that IL he was go-
ing home ~ supper he had better try and
swim.
His try was a good one and he managed
to propel himself 10 the stone wall and Sc
cure a good hold until he was helped out.
Then ne went home and got dry clothes
and n few other warm things but he can
swim he says
CHURCH SERVICES.
In his sermon preceding tho commu-
Mon service Yesterday morning. Rev.
Thomas y. Bartlett spoke OF peace and
JOY I'm good things as Christian service
saying that n active and snowy things
were the only kinds n service what
dreary outlook there was for sick and
bedridden christians.
"If II can be said of a christian church
there Is never the slightest misunder-
standing or disagreement r1ffles the calm.
then 70 Is following the proper course and
NAV be said % have christian peace The
peaceful heart serves Christ because he
recommends religion
In the evening there was special music
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-05
FINE ANO JAIL


James Welch went into saloon In
the Fourth district Saturday and offered
to sell a watch for 81 to Gaetano Ricci
When Ricci produced a 81 bill Welch
seized II and the watch and ran out.
He was pursued by Patrolman T. II.
Gallagher and threw a stone at the Of
fcer.
In the Sixth district court today Welch
was fined $40 and costs for the theft and
got a sentence Of 30 days in jail for an
assault upon the officer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-05
Is RECOVERING

Mrs. William {. Goldman Of Gil Elm.
wood avenue, who was seriously injured
in a runaway some ten DAYS ago. is con-
valesoent and now able to sit up for a
short time leach day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-05
WASHINGTON
TO SUFFER
AN ATTACK

Washington, June 5.-Sixteen warships
will attack the defences OF Washington
and Baltimore at midnight. June IL, and
continue their offensive operations for
six days and nights.
Meanwhile the fortresses along Cheasa-
peake bay and the Potomac river. consti-
tuting the artillery district OF the Cheasa-
peake. Washington and Baltimore. will
put forth every defence of which they
are capable.
The exercises are to constitute the only
joint operations of the army and navy
during the year.
They have been designated Joint exer-
cises." TO distinguish them from the more
elaborate program of combined army
and navy manoeuvres" which was first
planned but which failed or approval for
lack OF an adequate appropriation from
congress.
Considerable Importance is attached 10
the distinction between manoeuvres and
joint exercises. Manoeuvres are neld TO
apply TO operations where actual war
conditions are simulated, while exercises
mean only that certain prescribed prob
lens are TO be attempted.
WITH SEARCHLIGHTs.
TIpHl the lnlOEfndtOn ODtalnaDle, the
program first contemplates the test OF
Fortress Monroe. Expert artillery opin-
Ion has long held that this fortress is
the principal defence OF the Chesapeake
and consequently the cities OF Washing
ton and Baltimore. Her big guns are
said TO cover the channel completely. and,
together with the mine fields, 10 consti-
tute barrier that would be impossible
TO any hostile fleet This mine field has
been extended for the present exeises and
the garrison has been doubled
The hostile fleet has been assembled
under command of Rear Admiral Fran
els w. Dickins and is now lying at An
napolis His squadron consists OF the bat
teship Texas (fagship). the protected
cruisers Newark and Atlanta, the double
turret monitor Terror. the single turret
monitors Florida, Arkansas and Nevada,
the cruiser Hartford the torpedo boat de-
stroyers Whipple. Worden McDonough
and Stewart. the gunboats Hornet. Siren
sylvia. manned by the Maryland Naval
Militia. and the monitor Puritan by tho
Naval Militia of the District OF Column
bia.
1t is expected that the night attacks
are TO ascertain the efficiency of the
searchlishts OF the fortifcations and 1lso
to s4re- tAe navy exercise in constructive
ly making these lights. lark
Actual experience has demonstrated
that II is more difficult to hit a search
light and incidentally most difficult 10
navigate ship on which n searchlight
has been turned. the effect df the light
being to blind the navigators as we'll as
the gunners.
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TRYING NEW CoLORs.


To render this exercise the more efrec-
tive the ships Of the squadron have been
painted four colors the Texas Newark
Atlanta. Terror. Puritan. Hornet Siren
and Silvia are white, the Florida. Arkan-
sas and Nevada war colors. the Hartford
black and the torpedo boat destroyers
dark green
Artillery fire will be directed on the
ships as they are picked up by the lights.
but for this exercise the mines are not re-
garded AS in existence
Tabulated observations Of what has
been accomplished on each side are IN he
made by the umpires and observers. on
each ship will be a naval umpire and an
artillery observer. and in each fortress
will be an artillery umpire and a naval OBJ
server
No decision will be rendered. however,
as the sole duty of these officers
Will be 10 make records of ranges taken
and shots fired. None OF the big guns of
the navy will be fired: neither will the big
guns of the Notifications be heard
These guns on both sides however will
be trained on the target and their fire WIFI
be indicated by the discharge of a blank
cartridge In a one-pounder. This Is In the
interest OF economy However. disadvan-
tage to the navy will result In a degree
from this. as II will be impossible for the
officers OF ship to know that they are
being fired at.
GARRISONS ARE DOUBLED.
To locate and destroy the mine fields
constitutes another problem Then, with
the mines disregarded, the naval ships
will sail by the fortifications in broad day
light. while again. constructively. they
will be hammered by the huge guns OF the
defence
This portion OF exercise is to develop
the accuracy of the range finders and the
gun trainers.
When these exercises have been con-
cluded before one set of defences tho ac-
tors will move 10 another Forts Washing
ton and Hunt constitute what is termed
the Potomac artillery district. Here. too.
the garrisons have been doubled The Bal
timore artillery district comprises the de-
fences OF Forts Howard, Smallwood, Car
roll and Armistead
The operations OF the defenders are un-
der the general supervision OF Mai Gen
James +. Wade. commanding the Depart
ment OF the Atlantic. The men and Off
GERS under him for the exercises will mum.
Der nearly 10000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-05

Charles Ferrante. Ernest Chillo and
Patrick Mullen we're fined s5 and costs
in the Sixth district court today for play
Ing ha1f tsNndaN-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-05

Charles A. Buncamper. colored. was
held i'm 5000 by Judge Rueckert today for
trial next Friday for simple assault upon
Manuel A. Martin.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-05

An Intellectual attempt was made at
s;15 p m. yesterday to enter Sprague
Scribners market. 1s~p-sckson street. by
forcing a rear window.
The Washington times., 1905-04-30

22-inch Pure Linen suitfng: in colors
of navy, pink, light blue. green, brown,
gray. ox-blood, lavender. etc For
entire costumes and separate 10c
skirts nothing prettier. In
Cotton yoiIes; in all street and
evening shades; also the new Pebble
Wolfe, in charming designs of differ
rnt colors. including dots, neat q Sc
figures and scroll designs. 121zc ~
N3lhS d4---.--
Mercerized Silk Effects, which have
the exact appearance of the silk
Foulards. In a variety of dots, spots
stripes. checks. neat and an f
set figures, etc. Special
The Washington times., 1905-04-30

SILK Belts
The newest effects
in Tia neta and peau
de sole silk Girdle
Belts. omed with
featherboile: ] n
beautiful shirred
sty ] c s. Black,
white, iiaht blue,
pink, navy. brown,
lavender / e s { d a,
etc. Monday Y
A0C
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17
WEST ToWNSHEND.

Miss Alice Barnes spent Sunday with
the Garfelds.
Raymond, little son OF Frank Had
lock, is very sick.
Welcome Blood cut his hand badly
while splitting wood
f. a. Blood has sold his colt to DR.. G.
+, Barber OF Brattleboro.
Herbert Lawrence is moving into the
house vacated by Mr.. Dean.
G. NJ Dean is moving into the house
bought recently Of the James Atwood
estate.
c. c. Harris has been at the East VIII
lage several days auditing the accounts
of the town.
1t is expected that Miss Brooks. who
has occupied the pulpit the past two Sun
days. will be here again next Sunday.
The roof OF c. w. Hawkins's barn
collapsed recently. The horse and COW
were extricated with difficulty but they
were not injured.
The Burlington News contained the
following recently: "A Grange was
organized at Danville last week with ZIG
members, the largest membership with
which any Grange in the state ever start
ed. Gov. c. J. Bell. state master, was
present and assisted in the work. The
preliminary work OF organization was
perfected by Deputy l.. Dow of Hard
wick" This statement is hardly correct
as ID. r. Boyden, now q resident of this
place, while a deputy. alone organized
Grange at Woodstock with 1922 mem
bers and two days later organized one at
Pomfret with $50 members.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17
JAMAICA.

Merle willis is at home i'll with measles.
John S. Robinson has been i'll several
days.
Irene Gleason came home Tuesday for
a visit.
Mrs. Lydia Kingsbury, who has been
i'll, is better.
The Baptist ladies' aid met Wednesday
with Mrs. Seller.
NJ. e. Wheeler of Rutland was a guest
at ]. c. Robinson's Tuesday.
The ladies' industrial society will meet
with Mrs. Brigham next Wednesday
Mrs. George Ellis has been in Wards
boro caring for her mother, who is ILL.,
Singing school, taught bye. e. Morgan,
holds sessions Wednesday and Saturday.
A party of young people served warm
sugar at the town hall Monday evening
Mrs. Emma Boyle Wright brought the
body of her young daughter here for
burial last week.
The body of Mrs Lucinda French, who
died in Londonderry Tuesday was
brought here for burial Thursday A. s..
Work her brother, attended the funeral.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17
GREEN RIVER.

Mrs. Jane Fletcher is with Mrs S. j.
Cutting for few weeks stay.
Ed Hill is i'll this week, and Fred Stowe
has taken his place driving team.
Allen Bolster, who was reported critical
ly Ill last week, is more comfortable.
Clayton and Clinton Barry of Holyoke
are with their grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Fife.
Fred Stowe has bought recently from
Martin Brown Of Wilmington a fine pair
OF horses.
Mrs. Marion Goodenough, who was
operated upon for appendicitis three
weeks ago at the Farren hospital, has re-
turned home, and is recovering rapidly.
The winter thus far has been the most
severe in this section known in many
years. Several families have lost their
water supplies on account of frozen pipes.
Mail Carrier VIII Clark is experiencing
the worst travelling for many winters.
Mrs. Ann Mowry, So. widow of Horace
Lynde, died Sunday morning. She had
been in feeble health several years owing
to her advanced age. She leaves one son,
Mowry Lynde, with whom she had made
her home since the death of her husband
Funeral services were held Wednesday
at the home. Burial was in Nottingham.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17
NEWS IN BRIEF.

Fire caused loss OF s4OO, 900 at Mobile.
alabama, Sunday, destroying the Battle
HOUSE one Of the oldest and largest
ings. Ou''u
James H. Wolf. a negro. was elected
commander OF the Massachusetts, depart
ment OF the Grand Army at the encamp-
ment held In Boston Tuesday. The de-
partment shows a loss during the year
OF 516 members.
Three prizes offered by Miss Helen Mil
Ter Gould for the three best essays on
The Origin and History of the Roman
Catholic and Protestant Versions of the
Bible" were awarded Monday at a meet
ing OF the judges. The awards are as
follows First prize. $1,000, Rev. William
Thomas Whitley OF Preston, Eng: sec
ond prize, $500, TO Rev. Gerald Hamilton
Beard OF Burlington. VT; third prize
1880 to Charles B. Dalton OF New York
city.
William r. LaBelle, 27, a dental stu
dent In Holyoke shot his wife, mother-in-
law and his wife's grandmother at his
wires home In West Springfield Mass
TUESDAY. The grandmother's injuries are
Iatal' the wife is In a serious condition
with two bullet wounds in her head. hnt
the mother-tn-law was injured mainIv
by being pounded about the head with The
putt OF a revolver LaBelle was married
omy Few months ago. but his matri-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17
PHOENIX, BRATTfEBORO, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY IL, 1908.

known as a Johnny cake, and crumbles II
! up and scatters II on the snow. The birds
| seem very fond of 1t. We read in Our
Dumb Animals of little girl in Brook
line, Mass, who every year prepares a
| spruce tree that grows near her home by
| hanging pieces of suet, marrow bones and
| boxes OF seed. The tree is well pat
| ronized by the birds, as well as affording
much interest to the neighbors and pass
ers-by.
For the benefit Of any who may be in
terested in the bird life found here, I'm
Townshend this winter, it may be said
that the crow has been with us all win
ter Among the other feathered guests
are the blue jay, rufiled grouse, downy
woodpecker hairy woodpecker, piliated
woodpecker, chickadee, white breasted
nuthatch red-breasted nuthatch, screech
owl American goldhnch, tree sparrow,
pine sskin, purple finch. redpoll snow
flake, northern shrike, American cross
bill, pine grosbeak and slate colored
junco. A thorough search through the
woods and spruce thckets would, no
doubt, reveal the presence Of white
winged crossbills, barred and great-horn-
ed owls. II would not be strange should
a golden crowned knglet and brown
creeper be found, and possibly from some
remote corner Of the swamps might come
the clear bell-lke note of the winter
not signify, necessarily. that the heart
of winter must be broken, but rather
that the intense cold of the far north has
driven many Of these birds to us.
A valentine social was held at Semi
nary hall Tuesday evening. There were
Rotations and songs. 1t seems a pity
to have some kept away from these en-
tertanments by the halls being so un-
comfortably cold. We hope that during
this cold weather fires are being care
fully looked after, for after all this viii
lage has gone through it is no wonder
that we should be thoughtful and dread
repetition of all we have suffered by
fires. A responsible man should take
charge Of the furnace and be paid to give
faithful >service, and not the young stu
dents who are wholly inexperienced and
feel little responsibility in the matter.
The students complain of the cold dur
ing recitation hours and we think things
might be much better II some one person
outside the school were employed, who
by continued service would give far bet
ter results than to be changing every
term. We think so good a building as
our seminary is worthy OF as good care
as can be given it. and certainly the
health Of the students chould be con-
sidered. Cold storage may be good in
its place
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17
DUNN ERSToN.

Harry Cannon and family expect to
move to one of the Sykes farm on the
River road.
The ladies' club of the Hollow will hold
their next meeting Feb. 20 with Mrs
Mary Cannon.
Mrs E. II. Miller, who has been i'll the
past week, has gone to the Memorial
hospital in Brattleboro for treatment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Laughton have
moved from the home place of the
Laughtons to the farm known as the
Goodell place.
At the Keene poultry show held recent
ly Arthur Miller won four second prizes
and two third prizes on his Buff Leghorns.
and silver cup for the best display of
Buff Leghorns.
The Grange held a regular meeting Feb
Z. The regular rountine of business was
observed. There was a small attendance
because of the bad weather and travel
ing. Wednesday evening, Feb. s, 21
members visited Newfane Grange, and
furnished the program. All were treated
to an excellent oyster supper and were
otherwise hospitality entertained. The
next meeting will be held Feb. 81 and the
first and second degrees will be conferred
All candidates are requested to be pres
eTt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17
WEST HALIFAX

Frank Hicks of Guilford Centre visited
in town Monday.
The schools here close Friday with ex
aminations, to which friends of educa-
ton are invited.
Miss Marion Eames is working at
George L. Clark's. Both Mr.. and Mrs.
Clark are i'll with grip.
dance will be held in Grange hall
Friday evening, Feb. "a. An oyster sup
per will be served. A good time for all
is expected.
The Grange had a social and sugar
supper last week Friday evening. Com
sidering the travelling and weather, there
was a good attendance
The town auditors have completed their
report, and 1t is now in the printers
hands Owing to extensive repairs on
school house No. and the building of a
new road, the town ran behind over $500.
A. L. Thurber, while repairing the
boiler In his steam mill last Saturday, fell
from the boiler, striking on his head and
shoulders, rendering him unconscious a
short time. DR.. Thomas of Jacksonville
attended him. He is rapidly recovering,
and thinks he will be able to be at the
mill In few days, but it was a close call.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17
JACKSONVILLE.

Very many persons are housed with
colds
Mrs. Wallace Bartlett is i'll at the home
of her parents in Searsburg.
Dana NJ Canedy does not get out vet
on account of an injury to his leg.
Conservative men estimate the snow
at some places over four and half feet
on the level.
The auditors made up the annual re-
port this week, meeting at the home of
H. G. Porter.
William d. Canedy has been appointed
administrator of the estate of the late
Daniel S. Howe.
w. S. Allen seems to have had a little
more than a sprained ankle, and is
housed at present.
On account of the storm the attendance
was not large at the knights of Honor
dance last Friday evening
Frank j. Snyder has the contract to
carry the mail on the Colrain route the
next four years, and Leon B. Chase on
the Nottingham route.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17
WARDSBORO.

Mrs. \. j. Martin and Mrs. II. e How
ard have been i'll the past week
Miss Ethel Johnson has returned home
from her school in West Townshend.
Louis Pike, who has been with his
grandparents in Dummerston. has re-
turned home
The a. H. club will meet with Mrs. Fred
Underwood Thursday afternoon, Reb. %.
All are cordially invited.
Wright Plimpton, who has been work.
ing for Holden & Martin, has begun work
In Taft & Wizards mill.
Charles Goodfellow, who has been at
home two weeks, has returned, and will
reopen the blacksmith shop.
Ida Williams was given a surprise party
Tuesday evening by few of her school
mates. All report fine time
The A z. club will meet with Mrs.
Fred Underwood Thursday afternoon.
Feb. %. All are cordially invited
Mrs Frances Gleason Of Brattleboro
and Miss Nina Gleason of Jamaica, who
have been with Mrs. II. E. Knight, have
returned to their homes Mrs. Knight is
gaining slowly.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17
WINDHAM.

mrs. NJ d. Harris Is III with grip at
the home OF her son. F. II. Harris. IN
Miss Elva Mack, who has been teach
ing In South Londonderry. came home
Saturday. '-',''e
Miss Isabella Roger finished her schoo,
AT the west part OF the town last Fri
DAY Before going to her home in Union.
conn., she will visit in South london
derry Dover. Mt Hermon and Three
Rivers, Mass.
Miss Winifred Chapman. who is at
lending Vermont academy, is one OF three
delegates from the school to the Young
Women's Christian association convene
tion to be held in Portland, Me-, the last
OF this week. '"''
The social held at the church last wed-
hesuay evening was we'll attended. and
all report an enjoyable time. Benia min
Mahuron was present with his eranho-
phone, This is fine machine, and added
mueh to the entertainment Miss Fannie
Cook gave several recitations, which were
much enjoyed. Ice cream. cake and cor
fee were served. ''i
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17
WEST DOVER.

Mrs. Homer Lord has been i'll since her
return from Greenfield
Miss Bertha Bemis was with Mr. and
Mrs. Will Harris Sunday.
Miss Rose Estabrook is caring for Mrs
Sarah Kent, who is gaining slowly.
George johnson of Readsboro spent
Sunday with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
S. ]. Johnson.
w. L. Upton, Mrs. Alta Quinn, Mrs Clara
Cook and Miss Leila Cook are housed with
the prevailing cold, or grip.
The ladies' aid society will meet next
Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. w. NJ.
Harris All are cordially invited.
Merchant " L. Adams has gone to
market this week. He will stay over
Sunday with his brothers in Hartford,
Conn.
We think that people do not need to
sigh for the old fashioned winters of our
grandfathers' time any more. One in
few years is enough for most of the folks.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17
WEST WARpseoRo.

Miss Irene Allen has gone to Vernon.
Mrs. Henry Payne is recovering from
severe illness.
Frank Roberts of Readsboro is at Ed
mund Roberts's.
E: II. Waite will have the stage route.
beginning July l.
The ladies' social circle is invited to
meet at Rev. r. A. Nicholss the after
noon OF the 2Sd.
John Champine has traded his Jamaica
farm FOR the one in Podunk owned by
Lyman Davidson.
Mr., and Mrs. H. A. Waite and Mr.. and
MRS, II. A. Eddy are In Brattleboro to
stay several days.
The ladies' social circle is nIanniro n
sugar supper for the evening of March 2
There will be short literary program.
IN charge OF Mrs. M. L. johnson and Mrs
B. c. Ryder.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17
SOUTH WINDHAM.

Rev. George B. Young left Monday for
his homo in Somerville, Mass.
Mr.. Barnes has gone to Springfield,
Mass where he has a position.
Charles Tenney and his bride are ex-
Pected at his brothers, w. L. Tenney's,
Friday
Miss Brennan closed her school Friday
and returned to her home in Fair Haven
Saturday. These pupils had no marks
during the term. Bernice Smith, Fred
Smith Louise Kingsbury, Bessie Tenney,
Hugh Tenney, Guy Tenney Louise
kingsbury and Bessie Tenney had no
marks during the year. Mildred Rob-
inson was absent but once