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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-07

OF ca ~ on hand cash expended and un-
paid bills In short. he ordered every de-
partment 70 strike balance. He had put
his finger on a weak spot, and deficiencies
OF many thousands OF dollars were re-
vealed. Forthwith they were ordered
taken up and provided for by emergency
bonds OF the new mayor. This was busi-
ness with a vengeance Since then there
Is a weekly statement showing the finau
citl condition OF each department.
Next came notice 70 all employees 20
treat the public courteously and vice
versa Then came a sudden change OF city
hall custom. so that employees report by
eight o'clock in the morning, and there
are plans afoot now for a day OF eight
actual working hours
The sudden payment into the city treas
ury OF $4,000 due TO the police pension
fund was followed by the resignation OF
the superintendent OF police.
Then came the investigation by the
mayor. revealing that park commits
sioner and a police commissioner at a
midnight meeting three nights before the
new mayor took office went on a note TO
raise 5000 for the superintendent Of po-
lice
Next came the Appointment OF "A new
Civil Service commission. headed by the
president OF one OF the largest dry goods
stores between New York and Chicago
and included merchants labor men, engi-
neer, doctor and lawyer.
Next came the appointment Of a body 10
revise the charter, or rather TO create a
new charter and ordinances it IS headed
by Justice Kenefick OF the Supreme court.
"A Republican. It's members include Mayor
Adams opponent for mayor A labor
leader is on it. The president OF the Mu-
nicipal league Is on it. The president Of
the Gambler OF Commerce, the past cor
poration counsels. the president OF the So
ciety for Beautifying Buffalo. and other
eminent and truly representative citizens
constitute lie membership. The mayor
had amendments TO the charter printed
and they filed over four solid pages OF
a newspaper. This great work OF a new
charter Is goingR forward now with public
hearings and opsn meetings. The charters
Of 60 OF the leading cities OF the country
have been collected for reference.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-07
LECTURED ON LONDON AND
THE THAMES BEFORE SOCIETY

Last evening the rooms OF the Frank
lin society at 81 North Main street were
filed with the members who had gathered
90 listen 10 the lecture Of DR. George w.
Kent OF Woodbury. Memorial chapel on
London and the Thames"
The lecture was made all the more in
terestng on account OF the number OF
Rtereoptican views shown and their
clarity. which enabled the audience TO
gain n vivid picture OF the scenes OF which
Dr Kent spoke. Dr. Kent began with the
early history OF the Metropolis OF the
world. and after sketching the changes
that were made with the centuries, de-
scribed the present beauties and showed
the various points OF interest 10 the tour
lists.
The various beauties OF the Thames
river were also explained. and the lecture
az n whole was 40 interesting that one
could almost tr1urtrr-- himself making
tour OF the city in person. Among the
most noted Of the places mentioned was
Westminster Abbey. the Bridge OF Sigha
a number OF the large churches. the Brit
ish Museum and scenes from within. A
number OF scenes typical ot vsrous por-
tions OF the city and the lives OF the
Inhabitants were shown also.
Or Ken, Is always an interesting speak
er. and with tho ala ~ the views the lee
ture was highly entertaining and instmc-
tive
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-07
NARROW ESCAPE
FROM DEATH IN
CHILLY WATER

New York March Still trembling
with a premonition OF danger which had
restrained her from entering a small row
boat i'm which FIVE OF her young friends
put out from Tompkinsvlle, $. j., yester-
day afternoon. sadie Macdonald saw the
craft sink beneath the v1ters OF the bay
and the occupants fight desperately for
their lives.
They were Mae Baker. daughter OF the
principal OF Bakers Academy. on Arietta
street Tompkinsville. May Bart Bessie
MoGarry Randolph Frye and John Hofr-
man. all students of the academy.
Hoffman invited the party 10 take "a
ride in his boat and all wero seated when
Miss Macdonald. seeing that the craft
was overloaded. withdrew 90 the pier at
the foot OF Arietta street and watched
anxlously. Hoffman and Frye each took
an oar and pulled out into the bay toward
St George
Miss Macdonald watched them draw
away for half a mile when she observed
the crowded boat dancing perIlously on
the rollers thrown mp by the big mu-
nicipal ferry boat Queens.
Tho girls screamed as water splasheG
over them. Their escorts had got the boat
under control. and all danger seemed
passed when a tramp steamer. throwing
out high rollers from its prov, passed
nearby These filed the small boat in
spite OF the frantic efforts OF the boys
20 bail her with their hats. The boat set
tied and sank
Frye reached Miss Bakers side with
a stroke. Both could swim, but the
trcacherous chop belittled their efforts
Hoffman was near Miss -i3art and Miss
McCiarry. Miss Macdonald. screaming
hystencally. attracted William and Beck
man Denyso. William McNey and John
Barry The four men jumped into n
yawl and rowcd with desperate strength.
They reached the scene when the Ave
Young persons were on tho point of cN-
haustiou. and drew them into the yawl.
The party was hurried ashore and
taken 10 Prof Bakers home ON Griffin
street. whore n physician attended them.
II was said last night that ali Will un-
Goubtcdly recover.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-07
BOOTH HEIRS
AVOID D|SCORD
IN THE FAMILY

New York March To avoid family
disruption and dlscord." an agreement
has been reached between the heirs OF
the late Thomas Booth. who was a
wealthy resident OF BronXdale. in the
Bronx, by which the contest over the will
which was 10 have come up In the Sur
rogates court yesterday will be dismissed
The only daughter OF the decedent Mrs
Stella Birchall, who was left only s.. will
now share equally In the estate with her
two brothers. The estate Is worth $4,000
The agreement was signed yesterday In
the presence OF eX-Coroner Joseph l.
Berry. the attorney for Mrs. Birchall.
The entire property. except minor be-
quests will remain in custody OF the
widow during her life. and after her death
II will be divided into three equal parts
one for Mrs. Birchsll. one for Ernest
Booth and one for Charles
Thomas Booth, who was a butcher In
Manhattan. died Feb. 10 last, at the family
homestead In Bronxdale. lie had been
re tired from business several years, but
had added 20 his fortune by Judicious real
estate speculation.
Much surprise was expressed when the
will showed his only daughter had been
cut Off with s.. A grandson receives 5000,
and after the death OF the mother the
two sons were 20 inherit all the rest OF
the property. In the opinion Of Mrs Bir-
chall the only reason for her father giving
all 10 the sons was that during his life
he showed much more fondness for his
boys than for her.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-07
IS MRS. PALMER
ENGAGED To THE
DUKE Of ATROLE?

Chicago, March TT Mrs. Potter Pal
mer Is going to marry the Duke OF Athole;
II Mr. Potter Palmer, Jr.. really is going
over for his mothers wedding; IL the de-
parture OF Mr. and Mrs. Honore Palmer
for Europe really IL significant Of a shop
ping festival in Paris at which Mrs. Hon
ore will assist her mo,her-in-law in the
selection OF a trouSseau, then the famous
arbiter, sponsor and chief ornament Of
Chicago society will soon be wearing a
title which In length at least will equal
II not exceed that OF any other American
haroine OF an European marriage
Mrs. Palmer will in that case BE the
wife of Duke Marquis and Earl OF Athole
(Sir John James Henry Hugh Stewart
Murray. X. T).
Chicago society accepts the rumor Of
Mrs Palmers coming marriage as a fact.
and but little else is being discussed In
the city's exclusive circles today"
The duke. whose wife died IN 1902, will
be 60 years Of age next August. lie owns
202 900 acres
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-07
LEGAL BATTLE
OVER HISTORIC
GROUND To BEGIN

A legal battle, the first Of It's kind ever
brought in this state. and spanning the
years since the mortal remains OF it's
first governor. Benedict Arnold. were laid
away in the little burial ground in New
port. which is on what was formerly
known as the Van Zandt estate, Will be
on in the superior court at the "City by
the Sea" today
For more than a year Assistant City
Solicitor Henry c. Cram and Lawyer Ar
thur p. Sumner have worked iudefatigably
in search into the dusty archives OF
legal records long since forgotten.
The task Of gathering material for the
Information for intrusion" which was
fled about two weeks ago at Newport
has Teen arduous. but Of absorbing inter
est especially 10 Mr.. Sumner. who f.
ptOmipCnt In activities OF the Sons of the
Revolution society
II IS nominally criminal action brought
IN tho name OF the attorney general Of
the state but I'm reality not much differ
ent from the civil action OF trespass and
eiectmsnt. IL Is brought under the old
English laws.
The action Is brought against J. d.
Johnson and Hiram Birmingham 10 re-
claim land owned by the state. and n is
probable that they will enter n plea Of
not guilty tomorrow.
rhe Lurial ground and right Of way
81 ten feet. as prescribed in the old laws
from Mill street. Is the land which will be
dlTrued.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-07
SUBPOENA MEN
DEF|ED HOST Of
SAVAGE DOCS

New York. March sylvia Gerrish. the
actress, widow Of Henry @. Hilton. who
inherited a large part OF the estate OF
Judge Hilton, was served with a summons
in a suit by publication yesterday after
subpoena servers had lodged huldogsl and
japanese servants I'm an effort TO serve
her personally since the middle Of Decem-
Der.
Two subpoena-servers. noted among
their kind as sprinters seized upon a time
when the corps OF bulldogs kept at the
old Hilton home In Morris Park were
being fed their midday meal The
process-servers tripped up the front steps
Of the mansion, and with four drives OF
hammer affixed the summons on the
oak door They then took 20 their heels
The action I'm which the summons was
served iS a suit by Anthony Tuna. a tailor.
OF - East Thirty-third street. in which he
seeks TO collect a bill Of Sll5 for tailor
made suit His subpoena. servers Joined
The small army who were trying 10 serve
the actress last December. They have
been lodging the servants and bulldogs
for many weeks. Tuna. the tailor sp-
peared before Justice Tierney In the sec
ond district municipal court yesterday
morning and sought permission 60 serve
a summons on the actress by pub,icati tion.
Judge Tierney after listening 10 the tale
Of woe Or tho process-servers, granted
permission, and then the two sprinters
set forth
The action Is set down for trial March
II. II Sylvia Gerrish appears personally.
~ is proha BILE that she will be served
IN other suits in which so far she has
thwarted the subpoena men.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-07
Mayor JNAdann Of Buffalo hhS u1cy

Next came a swift order for employees
10 stay in their own offices and attend
20 business They had been In the habit
OF gathering for every public proceeding
or sensational trial. The mayor ordered
them back 10 their offices. and remarked
later that no business man, when an IN
teresting conference was In progress IN
his office would permit all the erS<loyes
TO cease work and gather in his ofrlce TO
enjoy the meeting
Then came the street car service, with
the mayor obtaining schedule OF cars on
all lines and making it public In mes
sage TO the council. The street car COM
pany IS putting on 100 new cars and
otherwise improving it's service.
Next Il developed that the mayor had
been CORE spending with the presidents ot
the railroads to get new union passenger
station for Buffalo. The roads presidents
have met and reported a site on the east
side OF the city. The mayor has asked for
a full expression OF public opinion and
mass meetings are being held for and
against the proposed site
Next came the new army post matter, IN
which Il was proposed that the city OF
Bufralo should pay 500 600 for an old post
site and supply a new one al an added
cost OF S24S.000 or SAC. 900 all told The
mayor went TO Washington. saw the war
department officials. and came home with
the information that II would not he
necessary for Buhalo's taxpayers 10 spend
a penny.
Next came q ringing veto Of local inn
provement tax settlement. which was used
by the mayor 20 show that property was
taxed for local improvement far beyond
its value. the taxes left unpaid and the
other Taxpayers OF the city compelled 20
shoulder the burden. In this way the
mayor showed fully s15oOO00 in taxes In
recent years had been put on the tax
payers who had paid their taxes. He
called a hat
Then came a new single head police bill.
prepared and approved by the charter
commission, approved by the common
council OF the city, approved by the
mayor. aldermen and councilmen and now
on it's way 20 Albany.
And so on down the line.
Here Is a 1T man for the executive man
sion at Albany.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-07

Buffalo, March Picture in your vision
n sturdy hgure, erect and vigorous man
with snow white hair and snow white
beard. with merry blue eyes fearless
honest and constantly a-twinkle. He Is
standing IN the great blue carpeted room
OF the Buffalo city hall. by the huge fiat
table reserved for the use or the city
chief executive.
James Noble Adam is his baptismal
name. He never writes II so. Al Bunalo
and thousands more call him famillarIy
and afrectionately ~ "" He is known
-by sight 70 every man, woman am, IS mia
in Buffalo People wave 10 him when ne
passes and small boys trail after him
and hail him delightfully."- as -. y.
He has been in Office as mayor just two
months yet I'm that brief time ne has
done more 10 stir Buffalo and bring about
practical reforms than was done I'm twice
as many years before. He went into Office
after the squarest and straightest CAM
paixn ever made In Buffalo. At its out
act he was in Scotland, coming home just
in time for the nominating convention. He
announced the issue as honesty versus
graft. and he fought 1t out on that line
10 a finish He went straight 10 the peo-
pie. making four and FIVE speeches night
" and insisted that municipal govern
,nent was a matter, not OF politics but Of
business.
He said the question OF a mans protect
ing his home and cleaning his street and
pumping his water and lighting his house
and disposing OF his garbage was plain
matter of business and not a matter OF
partisanship or politics. The people knew
him and believed him. Buralos afflia-
tions showed majority Of 10000 Repub-
licans ]. n. Adam ran on the Democratic
,icket and was elected by more than 1000
majority, the votes as he says, coming
from Democrats. Republicans and Inde'
pendents.
II is conceded by all sides that II an
election We're 20 be held in Buffalo tomor-
row ]. " Adams would be elected by dou-
bic HIS previous majority.
One OF the first acts OF Mayor Adam was
20 send an Identical letter 10 the heads of
ell departments calling for a statement
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-07
Eor Over sixty Years

MRS. WlNSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over 90 years by mil
lions Of mothers for their children while
feething. with perfect success 10 soothes
the child, softens tho gums. allays all
pain. cures wind collie, and is the best
remedy for Diarrhoea. II will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold hy
Druggists VA every part of the world,
Twenty-Five cents o bottle Be sure and
esk for Mrs. Wlnslow's o,hins syrup"
and take no other kind
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-07
a CARD

We. the undersigned. 90 hereby agree 20
Greenes Warranted Syrup OF Tar ~ II
fails 10 cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee p cent bottle 10 prove
itg a Dlanding. 81 Wcybosset st w. q.
Blanding, a. No Main ct A. w. Fenner
Jr., ga Greene ST. Kenyon Smith q Co,
q Exchange place. Geo. l.. Clefiin q Co.
II. v. ODonnslL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-07

ADMINISTRATION NOTICE.

Providence, Feb. 27th 1906.
The undersigned hereby gives notice
that ne has been appointed by the Mu
nicipal Court OF the City of Providence
OF the estate Of William II.
Fittz. late Of said Providence. deceased,
and has given bond according TO law.
All persons having claims against said
estate are hereby notified to file the same
in the office OF the clerk OF said court
within six months from the date OF the
first advertisement hereof
JOHN l.. FIFTH.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-07

FOR SALE ON CRANsToN ST. ME-
snanticut Park-Modern s-room cottage,
improvements. hardwood floors. furnace.
srfoll stable Price $500 @. l.. a. III. J.
GROSS. managers OF estates. Union Trust
Co. Bldg
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-07

FOR sALE-CoTTAGE OF u ROOMS
on Delaine St. modern improvements:
barn with stalls; lot il5xlio. Taxed for
$500 Price $1,000. q. l.. & II. J. GROSS.
managers OF estates. Union Trust Co.
Bldg
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-07

FOR SALE IN MwOOD-MoDERN
Broom house on Lexington Ave, all con-
veniences: hot air and hot water heating
Price $500. @. L. g. II. j. GROSS. mana
gers OF estates, Union Trust Co. Bldg
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-07

FOR SALE -- DESIRABLE HOUSE
lot at Washington Park Improved, with
trees OF fve years growth. Address Box
D-s0. News Offlce.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-07
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
PROVIDENCE.


PUBLIC HEARING.
FORESTRY COMMISSION.
The committee on judiciary OF the House
Of Representa- tives viii lhear all persons
in House Bill 81, entitled IAN
Act establishing a Commission of Fores-
try" In Committee Room rs. State House.
Providence. on Thursday. March s. 1906.
upon the rising OF the House.
JAMES HARRIS.
Chairman.
ARTHUR A. RHODES. Clerk
SO Weybosset ST.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-07
COAL AND WOOD.
Providence Coal Co
WHOLESALE
AND RETAIL
COAL AND WOOD.

Central Office-Custom House and. Wey-
bosset Streets.
Yard Office-Dyer Street Foot OF Dor
rance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-07

RELIABLE HELP. HOTEL AND
private families: good reference. Mrs
Gilland. formerly Madame Calder's, 402
Westminster street. next 20 Public Mar
ket. Telephone 27l0 m26-tf
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-07
SITUATIONS wANTEo-MALE.
ROOMS AND BOARD.

THE ALLEN. IL GREENE STREET,
Providence. II. l.. much improvedi thor
oughly renovated; few rooms vacant: ta-
bio boarders solicited IL. A. Ball. Prop.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-07
Situations Wanted-Female.

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1wk. Sc. per word; wSs. &c. per word;
3wks. &c. per word; 1mo Sc. per word.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-07
MISCELLANEOUS.

SPOT CASH PAID FOR SECOND
hand furniture OF all kinds. II. Corn. 125
Charles ST. maritime
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-07

FOR SALE-oN WASHINGTON ST.
near Aborn street. cottage with 400 So. IT,
land Taxed for 5000. Would sell for
$500 c. l.. a III. j. GROSS, managers OF
estates. Union Trust Co. Bldg.
FOR SALE ON WILCOX stone
family house. 13 rooms barn, 1900 square
feet land. Price $1,000. q. l.. AZ ii. j.
GROSS. managers OF estates, Union Trust
Co. Bldg.
FOR SALE OAKLAND BEACH
Hote! site. These grounds are most
eligible for hotel or private residence. con-
tanning about % acres. Apply 10 Massa-
soft Real Estate Co, Providence. r. l.
FOR SALE ON PRINCETON AVE
Fine modern residence. II rooms. all I'M
provements; furnace. VIII take back
mortgage OF over half OF purchase price.
O. L. & II. J. GROSS, managers OF es-
tetes Union Trust Co. Bldg.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-07

MR.. l.. X. GREENsTEIN REPRE-
senting Prof ]. w. Coffey. palmist and
astrologist. Is at the new Sterling House,
IL Aborn ST. mar5-6t
wANTED-STABLE MANURE. WILL
liam II. Bowen, North Scituate. r. |.
Att
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-07

WANTED - WASHING. CLEANING
and scruhbing done: tewelry shops: Of
fees. Address Sophia NJ. Chafree. 81
Chestnut street. m1o-tf
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-07
THE NEW LINE"
NEW YORK, NEW HAVEN & HART
FORD RAILROAD.

Time Table giving full information as
TO local and through train service may be
obtained at Providence station and sta
tions below.
Train Service from Providence.
Corrected to Dec. lst, 1905.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-07
Daily Wants
HELP WANTED-MALE.

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1wk. Sc. per word; . wks. &c. per woro
3wks. &c. per word; iIao. &c. per word
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-07
HELP WANTED-FEMALE.

COOKS. MATTRESSES, CHAMBER
maids. help OF all kinds, male and fe-
male. furnished st short notice. NJ. A.
Hunter, 20 Arcade. Tel. 2s70-Union.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-12-09
At THE THEATERS
GENNETT THEATRE.

Cora Lawton Mitchell and her Rec
ord Stock Co, will commence week S
engagement Monday evening Dec. 10th.
The opening bill will be La Belle
Marie with High Glass specialties
between the acts. Matinee aaiIy, com,
mencing Tuesday.
The daily reporter of Lebanon, Ind.
says:
THE Record Stock Company last
night opened weeks engagement at
the Grand Opera House. An audience
that packed the theatre, witnessed the
rendition of "A Wife's Honor" The
play was high class one and the
company presenting it was capable in
every respect. Cora Lawton Mitchell
who had the leading role, IS a favor
tie with Lebanon theatre goers and
her work as an emotional actress is
familiar to them. She made new
friends and admirers last night by
her excellent rendition of the role of
Lucia Clay. The supporting company
is in every way worthy OF the star. In
deed the company as a whole is above
the average.
The specialties were furnished by
Bahv Bernyce, who captured the aud
fence with her songs, Bi'lv Price in
monologue work, the Morrisons in
songs and the Alvin Brothers in aero
bate work The Malcombs in their
big juggling acts direct from Paris,
France
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-12-09
Vaudeville - the Phillips.

If, as the old saying has it, variety
is the spice of life. and the same ap-
plies to vaudeville, this weeks bill at
the New Phillips should meet all re-
quirements. 1t is not only diversified
within itself. but it is different in
some particulars from any bill that
has been offered in recent weeks. In
addition to the pleasing work of Miss
Grace Miller on the piano, Cal Lank-
ert in the illustrated songs and the
Philoscope showing the motion pic
lures, there will be James and Cece-
liza WEIGH in comedy sketch, the
Four Hills in a comedy acrobatic
turn, Browning, the dancing marvel
anr the Hill Brothers, in a bicycle
act. All these performers come with
the best of recommendations. The
motion pictures will be four in num-
Der and are entitled Travels of a
Barrel Tit for Tat" Hand Color
ed and Voyage Around a Star" 1t
is certain that all will be highly en-
PERTAINING.
The performances for the week re-
main as usual-Souvenir matinee
Wednesday,: special matinee for
children Saturday and a double per-
Torrance Saturday night.