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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-19
FOREFATHER'S NIGHT IS
CELEBRATED AT CHICAGO

Chicago. Dec. is.-Forefsthers night.
celebration OF the landing OF the Pilgrims
was observed by the Congregational club
last night. Congressman Samuel Walter
Mccall. OF the eighth district of Massa-
chusetts was the speaker Of the evening.
He dwelt upon the history Of the Pilgrims
and declared that their landing on Ply
mouth Rock was not an accident caused
by storm and said that. although the
original plan OF the passengers OF the
Mayflower was TO sail 10 Virginia, they
chose to settle in n country whore there
was no government established and where
they could build OF their own.
There are signs" he said. that we
Enthusiastically are drifting away from the
precepts OF those fathers. They believed
inherently In the authority OF local gov,
ernment In contradistinction To one OF
centralized power. Insofar as power is
delegated 10 one common head won con-
tlnue 10 be deceived by that man or body
OF men. With gymnastics they will appeal
10 the Imagination OF the people rather
than their reason"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-19
PALMER LOSES HIS CASE
TO BREAK MOTHERS WILL

Chicago. Dec. Judge c. c. Kohsaat
in the United States Circuit court yester-
day decided against Frank w Palmer.
who contested the will OF his mother. Mrs
Anna NJ. Benedict. which named Fordvce
@. Bradley as trustee OF her $500 900 es-
tate
lalmers prayer for an accounting with
the trustee OF the estate was denied also
and his mll was dismissed for want OF
equity.
Mrs Benedict died I'm Paris. rance. IN
Feb. IL. 1896 leaving, II was declared. n
will In which Bradley was named ms ex-
ecutor and trustee. The case was fought
through the state courts by Palmer
deposit.ons being made In Paris.
The lower courts found the viii. TO be
VOID, but this decision was reversed by
the state supreme court. Beadley made
his final report In 1902 and the estate was
declared settled by tho probate court
Palmer contended that ne was the only
heir and that his mother was unduly In
fiuenccd I'm making the will
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-19

under existing conditions, the commission
gives evidence. which. II says. proves that
many have been corrupt and many more
negligent I'm comforting citizenships ana
that this condition has prevailed ever
since the naturalization laws went into
effect.
AS "A preventive the commission recon-
mended that I'm those cities where federal
courts sit almost continually no state
courts shall entertain applications for
citizenship. and that i'm smaller places
only one gpecihed state court shall have
jurisdiction. The bureau OF naturaliza-
ton. which it rs recommended shall be
established in the department OF com
merce and labor. Is TO have full turisdic-
tion over the enforcement Of the act and
a part OF the naturalization fees is TO be
turned into the treasury, thus producing
a revenue which. it Is stated will be far
in excess OF tho cost OF the federal ma
chnery recommended.
Separate reports by a majority and the
minority OF the commission are submitted
on the subject OF registration of old GER
tificates OF naturalization and on the
question OF the naturalization OF minor
children by tho naturalization OF their
D0rentq.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-19
HERE IS 4 LIST /!

Frederick II. Hoard at 3s Dorrance
street. Is Offering some excellent susges-
tions for Christmas gifts. all OF which
are 20 be found in his complete store.
Among the number arc pocketbooks, cups.
brush cases. suit cases. card cases. watch
fobs. lunch sets. collar and cur boxes.
letter cases, bill books. hold-alls. mail
hags mirrors and many other articles of
use and value. Look over this list there
is something I'm II that YOU will be sure
90 want as n purchase for a Christmas
gift. Mr. Roard's prices are right. and
his goods are the very best Make him
call-it costs nothing TO sec what he
has TO ofrcr.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-19
THE FIELD - OF LABOR

from it's many points, nearly every one
present taking part In the debate. After
talking on the matter Tor some time ~
was voted that no shop In that district
should open before 7.O o'clock. Another
one OF the questions considered was the
shortening OF the hours Of work on Sat
urday. The question was not voted upon.
II being decided that another meeting
should be held. allowing fo- time TO talk
and think the matter over. The meeting
will be held two weeks from last even
ing at the shop OF Mr. Joseph X. Manuel
S62 Broad street.
The other question brought 10 the con-
sideratlon OF the body was the closing
of the shops on Monday afternoon and
evening, II being urged that there was
but little business on Monday. This ques-
tion will also be taken up at the next
meeting .-.
ELECTRICAL WORKERS MEETING.
The members OF the Electrical Workers
union met last evening for the regular
session OF the body and the installation
OF the officers. There was very large
attendance, and after the routine busl-
ness was disposed Of the session ended
with some literary exercises and refresh
ments, concluding with the installation
exercises.
PLASTERERS' MEETING
There was ninteresting meeting of the
Plasterers' union last evening. when sew
eral matters OF business nature not
down as routine were taken UP. The
chief matter was the nomination OF the
officers who will be chosen at the next
meeting OF the body. The session then
closed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-19

The commission declares that the gem
sral principles OF the naturalization law
are correct. but recommends that no one
be admitted TO citizenship who does not
intend 10 reside permanently In the
United States and who does not know the
English language.
To prevent naturalizations for political
purposes II Is recommended that a uni
FORM fee OF at least s. be subscribed by
law. and that no naturalization be per
mitted for at least 30 days next preceding
o presidential or congressional election,
The commission also recommends that
the declarations OF intention which can
now be made before any clerk OF court
ct least two years before naturalization
be entirely abolished and the substitution
In it's place OF petition for naturaliza-
tfon before the clerk OF the same court
IN which the naturalization Is 10 take
place at least three months before the
naturalization proceedings are heard. and
that duplicate OF this petition be sent
TO the bureau Of naturalization, which the
commission recommends shall be estab-
Nshed in Washington.
In considering the action OF the courts
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-19
GLITTERlNG DISPLAY OF THE
WEYBOSSET JEWELRY co,

Everyone has a list at holiday time, and
on that list often is jewelry, cut glass.
diamonds and many other novelties in
the slversmith's art.
The next question the shopper asks
himself or herself. Is where 10 buy, and
they answer themselves by saying they
will go where they can see The very best
assortment, get the best and for the low
est price.
This is human nature.
The weybosset Jewelry company store
at the corner of Weybosset and Mathew
son streets. is the headquarters, and the
sole agents for the Reed and Barton sill
verware. Everyone knows the great value
OF these goods.
At this store you will find on all sides
a glittering and most attractive array
OF goods that can't help but appeal TO the
most fastdious buyer. The prices are
we'll within the reach OF everyone. and IL
you can't be suited at this store you will
find IL difficult elsewhere. It's hard some
times to know just what to buy, but Of
ten a suggestion OF two Is what you
want How does a jewel case. manicure
set, clothes brushes. cigar cutters, gem
tlemens shaving cups, baby spoons. smok-
ing sets, comb and brush sets, napkin
rings. match stands, scarf pins, dia-
mond rings. slgnet rings. tie holders, ,pock-
ct knives, cut glass OF all description,
fern sets, tea sets, carving sets, umbrel-
las for men and women. and numerous
other articles.
In another part of the paper you viii gee
the advertisement OF the Weybosset Jew
elry Co. with the low prices of the above
articles. and many more They are sug-
gestions to the shopper and can be taken
advantage of. with excellent results-you
will be pleased, the recipient of the gift
will be likewise pleased, and that is ex-
actly what all want.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-19
VOTING HEAVY IN ELECTION
At NORTH ADAMS, MASS.

North Adams, Mass, Dec. ls.--Mayor
Marshall r. Ford was n candidate for re-
election on the Democratic ticket at the
municipal election In this city today. He
WIS opposed by Valmore A. Whitaker,
Republican.
The campaign has been lively and the
vote during the forenoon was heavy. Both
parties claim that they will win, but ad-
NIT that the margin will be narrow No
change in sentiment Is anticipated on the
license question. the city having voted for
license for a number OF years.
North Adams II the last city i'm the
state TO hold It's election, those In the
other cities having been held on Dec 5
and Dec. 12th.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-19
AUT0M0BILISTS LOST IN
DEEP SNOW IN MOUNTAINS

Chicago. Dec. IA dispatch 20 the
Record Herald from Flagstaff, Arizona.
Gays:
A trsns-contlnental automobile carry
ing Percy r. Megarge OF New York and
David r. Fassett. OF Lansing. is lost In
the deep snow mountains west OF here.
and the a,tomobihsts have not ben heard
from since Friday when they left Will
lams for Flagstaff A relief expedition.
with food. blankets and shovels started
yesterday In the midst OF n binding snow
storm. other parties are hunting for
two other men lost in the mountains.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-19
At 4. P. MUNR0E'S

A. p. Munroe the wholesale and retail
grocer. at Ill Washington street, has
some exceptionally. attractive December
bargains. and gives trading stamps With
all purchases.
You can obtain the best Minnesota
Haxall -four at 1856 per barrel or 70
cents a bag: granulated sugar. ri pounds
FOR 800; New York state peas at SO
cents a peck: a 5-gallon keg OF New Or
leans molasses for 81 90. and other bar
gains too numerous TO mention.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-19

It's only a few days before CHRIST
mas! You tardy ones, have you realized
81? Better make your purchases now and
get tho best.
Jewelry always makes an acceptable gift
and II you want rings. scarf pins. brooch
es pendants. cut glass. all OF the latest
and best stock. pay n visit TO Whittier
n Tanner 335 Westminster etreet Cup one
iiighD see tho stock. note the especially
low prices and be convinced.
Their stock II complete I'm every respect
you don't have TO buy, so when you are
shopping make your call-it costs Moth
ing They are open every evening this
week. remember it's Whittier & Tam
ner. 3S Westminster street. It's the
place
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-19
BOYS REFORM SCHOOL
BURNED; NO LIVES LOST

Washington, Dec. l9-The Boys reform
school OF the District ~ Columbia. located
some distance outside OF Washington.
caught IRE at 3 O'Clock this morning and
the main building. la which were housed
80 boys. was totally destroyed The loss
IL estimated at $500 No lives were lost
As soon as the alarm was sounded the
guards Immediately set about rescuing
the boys, At the same time summoning
20 their aid the police reserves. III is not
believed that any OF the prisoners got
away from the institution
Most ~ them rendered valuable aid "a
ne members of The IRE department In
the effort 20 save tho surrounding struc.
turee. and ~ is said were under good CON
troll % their guards from the start
The fire r. believed 20 have resulted
from spontaneous combustion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-19

vina Gette was fined 81 and costs in the
9Th district court today for shop lifting
Two sleds valued ut 81 each were recent
ly stolen from John Conley's yard, at 2
Gallup street.
Giacomo Piteosinelli II years old, has
been missing from 7s Atwelfs avenue.
since the 18th instant
Frank Brady was placed on probation
by Judge Rueckert this morning, for nom
support OF wife and children
sentenced 10 the state farm for one year.
by Judge Rueckert, this morning
Peppa Frol was fined 500 and costs In
the 9Th district court today for an assault
upon Antonio Infussie. He took an ap-
peal
The complaint against Thomas Young,
for an assault upon Jacob Arstanlan. was
discontinued In the 9Th district court, to-
day on payment OF costs
John j. Mcneil was fined $40 and costs
by Judge Rueckert today for an assault
upon Annie Mcneil his wife. Mcneil was
also sentenced TO the farm for six months
for non-support.
A meeting OF the committee on the bail
OF the Providence Police association was
hold last evening. Capt c. g. Horton, the
treasurer, reported that the receipts were
se545 and the expenditures, t1243.5S.
Vinzel Galovltz, 20 years old. a POLISH
Austrian. was committed 70 the state hos
pital for the insane this morning by order
OF Judge Rueckert. Galovitz came here as
dnaLx ban nd l<ar
niacal tendencies
case OF palms. belonging TO Thomas
j. Johnson. florist III Westminster
street. was left outside that store, yester-
day afternoon and NJ $40 D. m. some
person set FIRE to the casing. damaging
the plants to the extent OF $50
Perry Waterman OF 1Ss Burnett street
reports that $40 was stolen from his pan
falcons pocket. yesterday morning. The
pantaloons were hanging In closet In
his room. The thief CONSIDERABLY took
but portion Of Mr.. Waterman's money.
David Korn was held in $500, by Judge
Rueckert, this morning. for trial next
Tuesday, on the charge OF assauting Mrs
Bessie Epstein. II is contended by the
police that Korn went to Mrs Epstein =
residence 10 collect bill, and that he
pusned the woman DOWN, Sne is IN deli
cate condition and since the assault has
been In bed.
Richard j. Sylvester was fined 500 and
costs In the 9th district court today. for
an assault upon Daniel Chapman, a
street car conductor. Chapman was hav-
Ing controversy with another passen-
ger when Sylvester 'butted" in, When
told 10 sit down and attend to his own
affairs, Sylvester punched the conductor
In the face. producing a slight bruise.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-19
Or. SANB0RN DIES AT
FRANKLIN FALLS, n. n

Franklin Falls. n. H., Dec. 19.-Dr.
John NJ. Sanborn. one of the best known
physicians in the state. died at his home
here today following a stroke OF paralysis
sustained about a mont hago. He was
born in Meredith. in 1890. and was grad
uated from the Berkshire Medical insti-
tute at Ptttsffeid, Mass. In 1852. He be-
gan practice In Meredith. but Joined the
Twelfth New Hampshire regiment as
surgeon. and served throughout the Civil
war He had practiced In this city for
about Ss years. He is survived by one
daughter
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-19
TWO CASES OF SMALLPOX
IN PRISON IN CASTLE WILLIAM

New York, Dec. 1.-Two cases. sus-
pected by the medical officers on Cover
nors Island to be small pox, developed
among the $40 prisoners In Castle VIII
liam, the military prison OF the depart
ment OF the east yesterday.
The victims. Charles Patten and Henry
Frank, were Immediately isolated,..
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-19

FEARED AT
SHANGHAI

Shanghai, Dec. l9.-Armed guards and
patrols are maintained here everywhere TO
cope with a possible renewal Of the dis
turbance. The streets are filled with row.
dies The shops are open. but looting is
greatly feared.
The United States cruiser Baltimore will
land force today and the British cruiser
Diedem Is sending 900 men ashore.
other warships are expected and IL rs
reported that German troops are coming
here from Ktaochau.
The Chinese newspapers say the row
dies proposed TO take advantage OF the
mixed court dispute to attack and loot
the foreign settlement.
Toxic, Dec. 19.-On account OF the dis
turbances at Shanghai the Japanese pro-
tected cruiser Tshushima has been dis
patched there from Sasebo and the gun
boat Til has been ordered TO sail FROM
Kure for the same destination.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-19

The following unions will hold sessions
Tonight:
Gas Workers, Gas Workers hall.
Engineers 81 Exchange place.
Engineers 100. Exchange place.
Steretypers, Clemence street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-19
SUGGESTS MANY CHANGES
N Ma TURAL|z TON.

:ea::
Washington
Hunt
Of
and to n
conditions
.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-19
NEWSLETS

| wish that | could have the grace,
When | have given and received
No fair gift i'm return, 10 feel
The Joy Of giving. and 10 deem
That Joy reward enough, nor hide
Self pity deep within my breast
But,
drat
luck
can't.
7 wish that I could have the heart,
When there has come 10 me GIFT
From one | had forgot or deemed
Unworthy OF my dear regard,
TO feel that he or she had gained.
In giving. happiness enough
But,
drnt
luck.
can't,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-19
MASTER BARRIERS IN SESSION.

There Was large meeting ~ the mas
ter BARRIERS last evening IN the shop OF
the chief matter % be considered was the
shortening OF the hours % work during
the week
The meeting was called 70 order by Mr.
connors snd Mr. John " Kelly was
chosen SECRETARY. The question of the
shortening OF the hours Was considered
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-08
This Is a Great Bargain Store
For Home Furnishings


The
the
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says" Sa ion Of money back
a
in
in prices money
articles
Bring
exceptionally small cash prices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-08

COMFORTERS with red and yell
low tops-red and black oil colored
backs@size 62x72 inches-iust the
kind for hard use-dark colors only
very serviceabIe and strong-in the
home Quitting sale Mon OEm
SILKOLINE COMFORTS - large
floral design tops and plain colored
backs-flled with good pure white
cotton-yarn tacked-in pink. green,
blue or red PATTERNS Sx72-inch size
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-08

FANCY ART DENNIS that are just
the cloth for putting on top of window
seats and shirt waist boxes=32 inches
wide-a big line of stripes and small
6gures-a great variety of colors and
material that ordinarily sells at 15c
you can buy in this home out fnn
fitting sale Monday. per yard AVG
36-INCH SILK0LINE that comes
in to 20 yard lengths large va
riety of patterns-both light and dark
"a quality that ordinarily sells at
u y c-you can buy in this home o.
Quitting sale Monday, yard OJ
GRANITE ART SQUARES in the
9x12-ft. size-an ail-cotton quality
comes in same patterns as the all
wool-the colors are absolutely fast
these squares are fringed-spIendid
for service-in credit stores the price
would be $7.50-fn this ga Tn
cash store for Monday pJU
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-08

28-INCH FANCY VELOUR for up
holstering purposes-just the right
material for pillow tops and for small
upholstering jobs-such as seats of
chairs, tops of foot stools, etc.-comes
in red, browns. green's and wine col
ors-wfth fancy printed patterns
material that sold at S5c regularly
you can buy in this home out ERn
fitting sale Monday, yard VJU
SILK PLUSH 9Oc a yard. that ordi-
narily sells at $1.5O-28 inches wide
plain and jacquard patterns full
line of cOIors-Aonday $3.50 n0n
silk plush yard Jul
EXTRA HEAVY HEMP Carpets in
the 36-inch width material that's
suitable for halls and public offices
where the floor covering is subject to
very hard service-comes in nnA
red and green stripes, yard AVV
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-08
Floor Coverings and Drapery

In the of our Staple Goods Department you will
find this interesting Drapery Section Tt isn't large
as some Drapery Departments in Topeka, but far
big cash bargains are concerned it overeaches them
It is regular dynamo of money saving cash values.
The Kansas City store. with its immense drapery and
floor covering departments sends to this store it's best
bargains We want you to come to this department to-
morrow expecting bargains the best that you have ever
been offered.
We have gathered the following items to tell you
about. You judge by them to the money saving
there is in coming to>this department
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-08
Drug Specials

Big quantity cash buying and
cash selling has an influence on
the prices: Ponds Extract Anti
septic Cream is an item that you
pay SOC for in all regular drug
is an article of standard
quality and the regular price is
50c-in this cash selling E00
drug store Monday 4EG
LETTUCE CREAM TOOTH PASTE
.25c kind Zoe.
COMBINATION HOT WATER
Bottle and Fountain Syringe-two
quart size-hard rubber pipes-$1.50
values CSC.
PACKERS TAR SOAP size
for 19c.
KODOL DYSPEPSIA CURE=$1
bottles 65c-5Oc bottles 35c.
SYRUP OF PEPSIN-S1 bottles
69c-50c bottles 35c-
DIR. SAYREs' INDICATED SOAP
regular 25c bars per box of three
cakes soc.
LYDIA PINKHAM9S VEGETABLE
Compounded bottles z5c-
PIERCE'S GOLDEN MEDICAL
DiscOvery-S1 bottles 75c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-08
Wall Papers. Sc

This store does not contract to
hang paper-our efforts are cen
tered entirely in buying and SELL
ing wall paper at less than the
single line stores. There isn't
another wall paper store in To-
peka or Kansas City that handles
as much as the Jones Dry Goods Co.
For that reason wall paper in this
store is lower priced than it is at any
other store. Take for instance the line
of paper we will have priced at sc
tomorrow-you viii pay SC and &c
roll for it in single line wall paper
stores-patterns are small floral effects
suitable for any room in the house
this home Quitting sale Mon Em
day, per roll VG
VANISHED TILE PAPERS that
are the best for bath rooms and kftch-
ems because they can be wash ed-you
pay zoe a roll for them in all stores
in this home Quitting store e.
Monday per roll UO
WALL PAPERS in very handsome
floral patterns-such as rose and vine
designs=papers that we have marked
12c and 15c roll-We viii have
priced for this sale Monday n
per roll UG
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-08
Notions. 1c

If you are careful with the pen
MES you spend you will have
dollars to spend later on. The
following items will give you an
idea of the splendid big bargains
in penny notions with which this
department abounds.
PANTS BUTToNs-black, per
dozen fc.
BONE COLLAR BUTTONS in
set-2 sets 1c.
MOURNING PINs-4o in box, 1c.
NEEDLES English make-1c.
WIRE HAIR PINS-black enam-
eled-crimped-1 for &c.
HOOKS AND EYES, dozen on
card. 1c.
TOILET PINS adamantine-per
paper, 1c.
IRONING WAx-wood handle
each 1c.
BUTToNHoLE TwIsT-on colors
- spools for 1c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-08

AEtI oQUA1ES, 95.0U.
We have these 9x12-ft. art squares
in a dozen different patterns for you
to select from-absolutely Atwood
quality-attractive oriental and me
dallion designs=in bright blue
green, red and brown colorings=we
don't believe that you can buy
9x12-ft. art square in any other store
at this same low price co k0
each ID uGU
36-INCH COTTON CARPETS with
hemp flling-have 10 patterns in this
lot in red and green colorings 0En
special bargains at, yard HVU
36-INCH WOOL CARPETS with
cotton chain-we have five rolls of
this-very beautiful patterns-car-
pets that you would pay 65c a yard
for in credit stores-you can buy in
this cash store Monday, per enc
yard Jul