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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-12
PAWTUCKET.

At the meeting Of the board OF alder
men held last evening ordinances were
passed increasing the pay Of assistant en-
gineers OF the FIRE department and in
creasing salaries or call men TO $3.50
year. Later the common council adopted
both these matters in concurrence. A
veto was received in the latter body from
Mayor Higgins II dealt with tho wire
ordinance.
After good deal of consideration the
committee OF the Young Peoples societies
OF Pswtucket and Central Falls has de-
cided 10 change the name OF the organiza-
tion TO The Young Peoples Christian
alliance"
\ bold attempt to enter the jewelry
store OF ]. y Black who conducts the
PawtucKet Jewelry store at the corner
of Maiu. and Meeting streets, was made
Tuesday night or yesterday morning. and
had IL not been for the fact that tho rob
Der or robbers were frightened away by
the approach OF someone the place would
probably have been looted OF much val
liable stuff.
The attempted break was not discovered
until tho salesman arrived at the store
Yesterday. when he found that the wire
screen on tho window ON the Meeting
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-12
SW0RE IN ROBERT BACON

washington. oct. l2-Robert Bacon OF
New York yesterday took the oath OF Of
flce and qualified as assistant secretary OF
state. and Francis r.. Doomis vacated
that Office.
Secretary Root Is absent from Wash
inston for the day. 50 that Mr.. Bacon,
by virtue OF the fact that he outrankS
Mr. Adee and Mr.. Pierce, the second and
third assistant secretaries. was obliged
to begin his service iu the department as
acting secretary 81 state an exceptional
occurrence.
a good part of the new officials time
this morning was given M TO a consults-
tion with Mr. Calhoun. the special com
missioner 30 Venezuela. who was referred
10 Mr. Bacon by President Roosevelt.
with whom he talked yesterday afternoon
about Venezuelan matters.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-12
BRISTOL.
Will Attend Founding Of Church
Anniversay-Other Matters
Of Interest.

Rev. and Mrs Alfred s. stowell left
they will attend tho 25th anniversary
Of the founding OF the First Baptist
church OF that place. OF which Rev. Mr..
stowell was the first pastor, remaining
there for nine years
Mr. and Mrs Sandford X. Hatch OF
RockIand Me-. paid Mr.. and Mrs Daniel
@. Coggeshal brief visit the past week.
Mr. Hatch is a member OF the American
Hook and Ladder company OF Rockland.
which paid visit 10 the Hydraulions last
August, OF which Mr.. Coggeshall Is fore
man.
The family OF Dr. r. NJ. Howe at
Ferrycliff upon Ferry Hill. will leave
for their winter home in Philadelphia
the latter part OF the week. the doctor
will remain later TO attend 10 business
matters.
The board OF managers Of the Teach
ers Retirement fund OF Bristol met yes
terday afternoon and arranged a time for
the election OF six members OF the board.
three from the school committee and
three from the school teachers. The treas
urer was authorized TO pay 10 Miss Eliza
beth II. Pitman, retired. SO 80 per month
for ten months, beginning Oct. TO-
on Monday evening Oct. 23d. a prom
enade concert and social will be given In
Grand Army hall by the Herreshoff orr
Chestra
Colonel Daniel stevens Is spending
few weeks I'm Marlboro. Mass. recovering
from a sudden attack OF Illness
Mr.. and Mrs. oliver H. Perry and
grandson, Walton Davis OF Bayvllle. L.
l.. arrived here yesterday. being called
here by the serious illness OF Mrs Annie
Mason on Burton street, who is a sister OF
Mrs. Perry.
Il. Smith Mckeon. who was obliged TO
take over the district which was To have
been covered by Arthur Sousa during the
late census. has now received orders to
take over the district OF Thomas John
son. This does not cast any reflection
on the work OF Mr. Johnson. as I'm the
case Of Mr.. Sousa, who did not do the
work I'm "A proper manner. but tho census
commissioner wishes 10 have the whole
ground gone over.
Lloyd Haynes, the eight -year-old son OF
Joseph Haynes, living on Burton street,
was severely bitten by a dog yesterday
belonging to Thomas Hunt. Or Siegel
was called to dress the wound The dog
was vicious one and was shot.
Col. {. II. Straight and his son-in-law.
Col. Andrew r Mieggs left last evening
on a business trip 10 New York city and
Albany and will be absent several days.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-12
WARREN.

The regular weekly meeting OF the w.
c. 7. L. was held yesterday afternoon
81 the residence OF Mrs. NJ. r. Ramsden
on Federal street. A report OF the state
convention at East Providence was read
and other business was transacted Re
freshments were served
The evening schools OF the town are
now under way with fair enrolment OF
pupils, although not up 10 the numbers
OF former years At the school I'm the
Black block 45 scholars are enrolled. the
majority being OF the male sex Miss
Mary V. Quirk and Miss Annie w
Church. both capable Instructors. are I'm
charge Of tho school. At tho Parker
mills evening school 35 pupils are regis
tered. Miss MaiN r Ward Il tho prin-
opsl and Miss Ethel W Mckenzie assist b.
ant
The youns men ~ ST. Mary. church
sre organizing bowling teams which viii
compete sssinEt each other throughout
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-12
SON OF Ex-fIRE COMMISSIONER
B.F. HARRINGTON Welded

Last evening at St James Episcopal
church there was a pretty marriage eere-
mony performed which united as one two
prominent young people OF this city I'm
the persons OF Miss Josephine Storey Cum
ningham Smith and Mr.. Arthur Benjamin
Harrington son OF ex-Fire Commissioner
h. +. Harrington. Rev. Robert Z. Parker
was the officiating Clergyman.
The church was charmingly decorated
Tor the occasion with palms and the rich
colors o4 the autumn foliage and the body
or the church was we'll filled with the
friends or the young people. nearly every
one VINO had received one or the 6DJ In
Nitations sent out responding
The bride was given away by her
brother-in-law. A. p. Cunningham. while
the maid OF honor was Miss Cocile Nj
Watson, cousin OF the bride. and her
chum. The bridesmaids were Miss Maude
NJ Phillips Miss Imogen Glover Miss
Grace f.. Collinghsm. all OF this city. and
Miss Bertha G. Gallup OF willimantic.
Conn. The best man was Walter ].
Batchelder. and the ushers were Warren
G. Johnson, r. w Woods, Herbert A.
Dean and Charles Il Dean.
Before the bridal party entered the
church Mrs. @. A. Pratt, who presided az
the organ. rendered on the organ. MY
Heart at Thy Sweet Voice" from Sam
son and Delilah." Mrs. Pratt also played
the Wedding March" from "Lohengrin. 3"
and the Mendelssohn Wedding March -
The bride was gowned I'm white NOUS
seline dc sole, made over silk. and carried
a large bouquet OF chrysanthemums The
maid OF honor wore corn yellow Egyptian
crepe and tho bridesmaids white batiste
with yellow girdles. the brides mother
was gowned In black lace over white
taffsta. while the groom's mother wore
black silk organdis over black silk.
A reception was held at the homo OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard II. Smith the
brides parents, il3 Sycamore street. fol-
lowing the ceremony After receiving
the congratulations OF a large number OF
their friends the young couple departed
amid showers OF rice and confetti for an
extended tour. on return from which they
will reside IN this city.
Mr. Harrington is n member OF tho firm
Of r. r. Harrington e. Son. located IN
the Union Trust building. and has many
friends In this city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-12
CENTRAL FALLS.

In the will OF the late Mrs NJ Antoi-
admit 10 probate was received at the
session OF the probate court yesterday,
there are no public bequests. After maxi
ing a number OF bequests OF minor ma
ture to relatives tho bulk OF the estate
is TO he divided between her two chill
dren. Leland ~. Littlefeld and Mrs. Nc
Coy. The amount OF personal property
named in the will is placed at not over
$500 oo0. Charles II. Pervear and Leland
H. Littlefleld are named az executors OF
the will and Mrs. Mccoy as administra-
trix
The handsome new hall in the Sutcliffe
building was formally dedicated last
evening under the auspices OF the Vetcr-
an Firemen's association Dancing and
good music were enjoyed The hall has
been named Colonial hall.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-12
The News Of the State

the winter months at the bowling alleys
i'm Institute hall
Delegates from NarTsgansett Fire com
pany. No 3, and Mechspics Fire company.
No. >, attended the quarterly session OF
the Rhode Island association at Proyi-
dence.
Miss Msude r. Seymour returned home
yesterday after three weeks visit with
friends In Maiden, Mass.
Mr.. Albert Salisbury OF this town ha :
recently returned home from month"; $
business trip TO London. England. where
he has been engaged in setting up a
consignment OF machinery for a promi-
nent Providence nrm.
The Ladies' Aid society connected with
the Methodist church held a business
meeting I'm the vestry last night A good
attendance Of members was present and
routine matters were transacted.
John Butterworth has declined the nomi-
nation OF chairman OF the Democratic
town committee and Max ~ Saugy has
been appointed TO the position. DR..
Thomas r. Connolly Will again be the
choice OF the party for senatorial honors.
Circle Jacques Cartier. a local French
society will hold bazar in Armory hall
from Oct 18th TO oct 2lst inclusive. 4
street parade will be held each evening
headed by a band and invitations have
been extended 10 numerous out town
companies 10 attend.
Deeds have been filed at the town
clerks office for the transfer OF n farm
and improvements located at East War
rem from Antonio +. Bertraw TO Manuel
DALAI. both OF this town.
A rehearsal OF the caniats Joseph in
Egypt" was held I'm the large vestry OF
the NJ. r. church last night. The chorus
was directed by Director Newton in the
marches.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-12

street side OF the shop was missing. He
also found unmlstakable indications that
someone had made the attempt Ia force
the window open. one OF the window
lights being broken near tho top. The
location OF tho store. being in the centre
OF the business section OF the city aud
close 20 lain street square. would
naturally lead one TO believe that burg
lars would give the place wide birth.
but In this instance II goes far 10 con
firm the fact that desperate gang is
working I'm this city and vicinity There
Is an officer I'm the Main street square.
but he has 10 cover a large territory.
and Il is quite probable that they kept
watch OF him when he went on his rounds
His return may have been the means OF
frightening them away.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-12
PAWTUxET.

The Baptist church was well filed last
night when the Ladies' Aid society gave
the amusing conception Aunt Jerushas
long ago old styled hair dressing, with
big shell combs and wonderful bonnets.
IL was an excellent evenings entertain
ment and as arranged by Mrs. Pember
was very creditable affair Pawtuxet
has a great deal OF clever talent for such
entertainment and the cream OF It seemed
TO be represented there.
Miss Blanche s Johnson sang accept
ably in the part OF Phoebe. a pert miss
in love with the preacher. The charac-
ters I'm this quilting party picture we're
Jerusha Dow. Miss William Melee
Deaf Aepsibah Spooner, Miss Alice BY
rene: Hannah Pike. spinster, Mrs. l.. u.
Burlingame Wedder Johanna Hines, Mrs
+. W. Angel: Rachel Gray, Quakeress,
Mrs. Henry Shurtlefrs: Patience Peabody.
q nervous old maid, Mrs. Pember; Mrs
Simon Stubbs. a gossip. Clara r. Morten-
son. Druscilla Thompkins, lecturer. Mrs
George T. Arnold Charity Cooper spin
ster. Mrs Hans Christensen; Mrs Deacon
Smpkns Mrs. Howard I. Lee; Deacon
Simpkins George y. Arnold: Mrs. Aaron
Pride, Mrs Fred Whipple: Phoebe Mi
randa Pride. Blanche s. Johnson; John
Dow. Stephen Conkling: Squire Pride
Benjamin s. Lee: Preacher Lovcjoy. Ar
thur r. Collins.
After the quilting there was an old
fashioned supper, beans, doughnuts and
apple sass and tarts, that made the
youngsters mouths water and then the
entertainment closed with singing, in
which the clear, penetrating voice OF
George 3. Arnold rose above all the rest
He sang by main strength and never took
many lessons i'm singing. which makes his
nit the more remarkable.
Deacon r. 8. Lees violin solos were
also marvels and delighted his many
friends who did not know he could play.
harvest supper preceded the enter
tainment and taken altogether the at
fair was very successful.
Miss G. Leona Howatson was visitor
st tho home OF Mrs. Charles II. Johnson
last evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-12
SUES N. Y. EVENING POST

New York. oct. i2-The Lanston Mono
type Machine company filed "A suit against
the New York Evening Post company In
the United States Circuit court today de-
manding 5000 damages for alleged libel
lous statements ln that paper OH Sept
6. 1906.
The complaint is fled by Joluie, Larkin
q Rathbone. attorneys for the complain
ant After rcciting that the company has
been engaged for considerable time I'm
the manufacture OF the f.anston Monotypo
machines tho complaint touches on tho
contract made hy r. W. Palmer. the gov
eminent public printer. on Sept g. lsS
for - 1anrton Monotvpc machines Tor
use In the government printing offics az
Washington.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-12

Violet Cook and Everett Swift were
married at the home OF the brides
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. John Cook. at their
residence, 10 Lincoln avenue, last evening
by the Rev. Thomas +. Norris paste
the Congregational church. Daisy
Cook, a sister OF the bride. being the
bridesmaid and Irving Collingham was
the best man. Mr. and Mrs. Swift were
the recipients OF many handsome pres
ents, which were on exhibition i'm tho
dining room, where the wedding dinner
was served. II was tho intentions OF the
friends Of the young couple 10 give them
somethingof a college send-off, but the
party were outwitted, for Mr. and Mrs.
Swift stole out the back way and boarded
a car for this city. Where they went
is not known. even by the brides parents.
Stephen Nickerson. retired sea cap
tain who has made his home with his
old companion, Asa Knowlton, at b70
Pawtucket avenue for the past 10 years
died last evening from old age and a COM
plication of diseases Capt. Nickerson
was born AT Harwich. Mass nearly 92
years ago. whore he made his home for
80 years He then removed TO Boothboy
where he made his homo until 1895 after
which he came 10 this place. His wife
died I'm 1890. lie leaves four OF 10 chill
dren 10 mourn his loss. Capt. Nickerson
followed the sea for ~ years and is said
to have visited every port on the globe.
Mr.. James J. McCabc OF this place has
been requested by a number OF citizens
who claim TO be Democrats TO allow his
name TO be used as a candidate for the
legislature. Mr.. McCabe will not give
his consent until he knows just what
the Democratic party OF this town in
tends To- do.
A requiem high mass was celebrated at
St Brendens church this morning for the
repose OF the soul Of Mrs. Mary Murray
who passed away one year ago.
The Favorite Whist club will hold their
weekly meeting this evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-12
FISH-B0WKER NUPTIALS
AT PAWTUCKET YESTERDAY

Yesterday afternoon at , o'clock Miss
Jennie Elizabeth Bowker. former
teacher I'm the public schools OF Central
Falls. daughter OF Assistant Chief Henry
b. Bowker Of the Central Falls fire de-
partment and Myron Charles Fish also
Of Central Falls, were married at the
residence OF the brides parents OH sum
nit street. Central Falls.
The officiating clergyman was Rev. Ed
ward NJ. Barney Of the Universalist
church Of this city. The bride was at
tended by Miss Annie +. Bowker her sis
ter. and the bridesmaids were Misses
Louise and Florence q. Fish. Gertrude NJ.
Whipple and Bessie + Willmarth. The
best man was Waldo II. Fish, brother
OF the groom. A reception followed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-12
COTTON EXCHANGE MAY
ABOLISH NOON CALLS

New York, oct ia plan is on foot
among the members OF the Cotton Ex-
change TO abolish the II o'clock and 2
o'clock calls on the ground that they are
obsolete and unnecessarily Interrupt busi-
ness. A petition L. circulating asking the
boz. 4 Of managers 90 take action toward
this end.
on the days that tho government crop
reports are issued there is always tre-
mendous excitement In the pit. and at
times Superintendent King has been un-
able 10 proceed with the ~ o'clock call.
ket orders subject 90 the condition shown
iu Tho report.
The opening call was established ~ 10
~ years ago. but the other tpo have eN-
lsted since IN. start OF the Exchange.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-12
TWO PRISONERS ESCAPE FROM
STATE FARM C0RNFIELO

Two prisoners from the state almshouse
Edward Smith and John Marty. while
cutting corn cluded Officer Sweet and
Gaping.
Smith is about 30 years OF age and was
committed to the farm from Pawtucket
on Aug q. 20 serve one year on a charge
OF being a common drunkard. Marley
Is about 0 and was serving six months
sentence. he having been sent TO the farm
on Sent from Lincoln.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-12
EAST PROVIDENCE
School Committee Meats and
Listens 10 Reports.
Reunion Of Young Peoples So.
Clety Of Second Baptist Church

The school committee met last evening,
their reports. all OF which were OF an
encouraging nature. Appropriations for
next year was talked ove. and II will be
about the same M last year. Appropria-
uon Will be asked for 10 change the Leon
ard school at Moores Corners into
three-roomed school, and for new heat
ing appartus for the Mauran Avenue. Pot
ter street and Union Grammar schools.
There Will also q a request for a new
high school building The contract for
painting the A. +. Hoyt Grammar school
was awarded TO c. n. Angel & CO.
MINOR MENTION.
The Young Peoples society connected
witn the Second Baptist church held lis
annual reunion. which was followed by a
social I'm the vestry Of the church last
evening. Among those who took part in
the entertainment were Miss Pearl Med
bury in a plano solo. Mr.. Holton. vocal
solo; the Misses Inez Bushnell and Ruth
Williams. in a musical duet: Richard
Bushnell and Master \. E. Griswold. I'm
musical selections. The pleasant AFFAIR
was given under the direction OF Mrs.
John r.. Bouldry
There was a pleasant gathering at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs Charles ~. Romer
on Taunton avenue, which was I'm the
nature OF q reception TO Miss Rose Rom
er of Lowell, Mass Miss Romer is a
sister OF General Charley" and Moth
ing but a houseful OF company would be
the proper thing 10 either he or Mrs.
Romer. Besides an abundance OF music
there was r. collation.
II is Mrs James Mullervv who IS dan
gerously m at ~ Valley street. instead OF
her husband, as was stated In this col
umn last evening Mrs Mullervys con-
dtion today Is not such as will warrant
any hopes OF her recovery
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-12
0LNEYVILLE.
zogoIOS Get Back Their Miss.
ing JeWs|ry.
Regents Fair Opens. Roof All
Covered. d..GansraI Mention.

Mr.. and Mrs. Zogolo OF e6 Alta street
aid not have much or an appetite for
their breakfast this morning. but they
were happy nevertheless. A few evenings
ago Mrs Zogolo called at the Chaffee
street police station and reported the
loss OF considerable Jeweiry and also told
who she thought had taken it
Detective Mcguire soon learned that It
was a Cranston case, for the Zogolos lived
in that town. This morning when Mrs
Zogolo stepped 10 her front door TO take
in her days supply OF milk espied a small
bundle which she took into the house
and found that Il was mans handker-
chief and Il contained every piece of
the missing jewelry.
The Zogolos are now quite positive that
they know who took II and he will be
given a mighty cool reception should he
ever call again. The poIice at the Chaffee
street station and at Cranston have been
notified Of the return Of the jewelry
THE REGENTS FAIR.
The Regent Literary and Social club
will open its NTH annual fair in Irons
hall this evening. The committee which
has charge OF IL have gone 10 considerable
expense TO have the nall decorated. the
work being done by an expert.
There Will be dancing every evening
and besides this there will be special
features each evening. The club has
securel the services OF 90 or more OF
Olneyville's prettiest young ladies 10 take
charge OF the tastily arranged booths
The fair Will be opened by the Hon
Thomas r. West.
WERE FORTUNATE.
The contractor who is building an sd-
dtion 10 the upper OF No. l mill OF the
Atlantic company has been fortunate 80
far as desirable weather IS concerned and
was also fortunate IN having the last
section of the roof covered last night
Some time ago II was announced In this
column that the work would he com
peted by Saturday night OF this week.
but IL is practically done now.
GENERAL MENTION.
John Mulligan, the well known drug
clerk. for day or has been taking
home sundry articles that are devoted
70 the use Of infants Mrs. and Miss Null
lgan are getting slvug nicely and a
happier man than Mr.. Mulligan cannot
be found In Olneyvile.
Business is practically at stsndstill
at the Chaffee street police station. At
the station this morning the only item
for the papers was one drunk and this
was just a plain one.
Patrolman Flynn Of the Chaffee street
station, who has been enjoying few
days vacation. was TO report for duty
last evening. but he was taken sick
Chestnut parties are all the rage at the
present time. The crop is reported as
being large and OF excellent quality.
Come TO the Regent clubs grand fair
IN Irons hall Dancing and special at
ira ctions each evening. From oct. L.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-12
WILL NOT UNITE WITH HARVARD

Boston. oct. 12-The effort 90 bring
about merger between Harvard uuivcr-
sitv and tho Massachusetts Institute OF
Technology has proven unsuccessful. and
last night A. = meeting Of tho corporation
~ the latter institution ~ was voted -
discharge tho conference committee from
further duty. and 80 withdraw from FUR
ther consideration or the matter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-12
SOLDIER GETS LIFE

Burlington, VT. oct. 2-Benjsmin VIII
llams. formerly n soldier stationed at
Fort Ethan Allen. who Was convicted
last week I'm the county court of murder
iu the second degree. vas yesterday sen
fenced by Judge lIasieton 10 life impris-
onmcnt iu tho state prison az Windsor
on Nav r. 1904. William shot and killed
Policeman James McGrath of this city
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-12
RIVERSIDE.

Items Of news can be left az Goff's res
taurant on Bullock's Point avenue and
they will receive prompt attention and
publication.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-12

Come TO the Regent clubs grand far
IN Irons hall. Dancing and special at
ractions each evening. From oct. IL
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-08-18
BENNINGTON REMEMBERED.

The Battle of Bennington was belle
brated last evening at the Luakaha
residence O. Mr.. and Mrs. c.. M. Cooke
where the Sons and Daughters of the
American Revolution held reception.
In the absence of Mrs. Cooke, Mrs.
Clarence II. Cooke received. The even
ing's entertainment opened with a vio-
lin solo by Miss Ethel Andrews, accom-
panied by Mrs. Frank Anterior. Mr..
Livingston of Kamehameha sang and
c. M. Cooke bade the party a hearty
welcome w. r. Castle delivered the
address of the evening giving a graphic
account of the battle which revived the
dropping spirits of the Revolutionists.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-08-18
sTRAUCH WAS FINED.

judge whitney fined P. e. r. Strauch
5000 yesterday afternoon for malicious
injury. Strauch went to a store kept
by a Chinese named Wong He at Waia-
lua and tried to eject the Chinese and
the l1tter's wife. native men who
helped Strauch was discharged by the
court yesterday, as the native was act
ing under Instructions. Nigel Jackson
and Strauch will be tried later on a
charge of tearing the shingles off the
store in order to force the Chinese to
leave TIE premises.