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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
HEIRS OF DEAD MAN
QUARREL OVER TOMBSTONE

Was the $500 monument erected by
Mary A. McGann over the grave OF her
husband I'm ST. Francis cemetery an act
of maladministration, owing TO certain cir
cumstances surrounding the same? Mrs.
McGann's husband died some time ago
and she got leave from the municipal
court TO spend the sum named for a
monument.
Mr.. McGann was buried In lot owned
by Bernard McGovern. II was a six grave
lot and yet there WAS room upon II for
but one monument.
Mr. McGovern insisted that his own
name and that OF his wife should go
upon the monument. The widow Of Mr.
McGann had the names of Mr.. and Mrs
McGovern so placed.
Now the heirs of the husbnd say the
monument is really one 10 the McGovern
family and not one the enterprise and
fiugality of the McGanns. These heirs
have filed a petition for a mandamus TO
compel Mrs McGann to erase all names
that are upon the monument save that
Of Michael j. McGann.
Judge Stearns has the petition under
consideration.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
THREE EXTRA EVENINGS WILL
Be DEVOTED TO REGISTERING

Mr.. Addison =. Munroe OF the registra-
ton committee OF the Young Mems Demo
cratic club, sent a letter last Saturday TO
the board or canvassers and registration
requesting them to keep the office of the
board open on one night each week
through the month of June from Z to 10
o'clock for the registering OF such voters
as might present themselves.
The letter stated n large number OF reg
istry voters are prevented, by the nature
Of their employment, from registering
during the hours which the office is open;
and that the board should grant the
above request.
IL also stated that although the office is
open the last three nights In June. these
extra hours are hardly sufficient TO ac-
commodate all those who desire TO reg
lister.
Late yesterday afternoon Mr.. Munroe
received the following letter from the
board:
I'VE are In receipt of your favor OF the
26th instant. In reply we would say that
We had already decided TO keep our office
open for registration three extra eve
nlngs. June Is, 10 and 90 1906. from to 3
o'clock. You will therefore see that by
this arrangement the Office will be open
one more evening than the way you pro-
pose.
1--WE had also previously decided to
advertise the same about June 4. 1906
(Signed) SAMUEL WHITELEY
CHARLES II. SMITH
TIMOTHY T.. MOLLOY,
Board OF Canvassers and Registration. :"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
EDDY ANNIVERSARY At
BELL STREET CHAPEL

The program for the commemora,on OF
the one hundredth anniversary OF the
birth OF James Eddy, at Bell Street chap.
el this evening is as follows: Organ vol
untary. Mrs. Laura j. Pratt: solo, while
Thee Seek. Protecting Power" Mr.. L.
Phillips Shave: reading and prayer, from
Mr.. Eddy's writings Rev A. G.. Singsen,
hymn. Nearer. My God TO Thee" "a fa-
vorite hymn OF Mr.. Eddy's; address Rev
Charles Gordon Ames; solo, Mr. L. Phil
lips Shave; Biographical sketch. Mr.. Har.
ry Lyman Koopman: brief remarks, by
local clergymen, as well as the two for
mer pastors OF the society, Mrs Anna
GarlIn Spencer and DR. Clay MacCauley.
who are expected to be present: hymn,
Holy. Holy, Holy. Lord God Almighty"
benediction, Mr.. Ames.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
SAYLESVILLE

The reception which is 10 be rendered
this evening In Firemen's hall 10 Mayor
James ~ Higgins OF Pawtucket promises
20 be n most successful AFFAIR. Quite a
number OF the children OF the village will
take part I'm tho program and the guest
OF honor will respond 10 the address of
welcome In a speech which promises TO
be worth listening to.
IL was quite a number OF years ago since
Mayor Higgins left his native village, and
during the years that have intervened he
has received many honors In his adopted
city. This reception tonight has nothing
OF political character about II and a Is
expected that there will be very large
attendance.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
BRITT AND MGOVERN ARRESTED

New York. May 20. Terry McGovern
and James Britt, together with 10 other
men. including Harry Pollock. manager Of
the Twentieth Century Athletic club, and
Timothy Hurst. the referee, who were ar
rested last night after 10-round fight
between Britt and McGovern before the
Twentieth Century club in Madison
Square Garden last night, were in police
court today charged with the violation
OF a section of the Penal Code which
regulates prizefights. AT the request OF
counsel for the prisoners the court grant
ed an adjournment until Thursday and
continued the bail OF $500 each
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
Town Of cranston
TO REGISTRY VOTERS

For the convenience OF those who wish
TO register the undersigned will be at the
following places:
Fiskevllle District Hall, Wednesday.
June 6, for 6 to : p. m.
Arlington District Hall, Friday, June 8,
from TO p. m.
Cranston Print Works. Old Police Sta
tion. Wednesday, June 10. from to p. m.
Thornton, Thursday, June H. from TO
y. m.
Pawtuxet School House, Friday, June
10. from TO y. m.
Edgewood Voting Booth, Monday, June
rs, from to Q p. m.
Oaklawn and State Institutions, Tues
day June 10.
j. A. Budlong g. Son Co. office, Friday.
June % from 6 20 p, m.
Auburn District Hall, Wednesday, June
q. from Z to 9 y. m.
Knightsvile Town Clerks Office, each
week day from a. m. TO 4 y. m. and June
2s 20 and % from a. m. to 9. p. m.
Those who are naturalized bring papers.
DANIEL ID. WATERMAN,
Town Clerk.
Crans,on. r. l.. May 20, 1905.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
LOWE ESTATE COMMISSION

Judge Sphinx In the municipal court this
afternoon appointed the following as
commissioners on the estate OF Edwin
Lowe; John c, Pegram, Richard f. Ly-
man and Henry f. Tiepke.
The first meeting will be held on June =
In Mr.. Pegram's Office at 10 westminste,
street; and all claims against the estate
must be filed before June 20.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
DEMOCRATIC RALLY.

Arrangements have been made for a
monster Democratic rally 10 be held on
Thursday evening in the hall In the
Smith building under the auspices of the
Democratic Registration and Naturaliza-
ton club. Among the speakers who viii
probably address the gathering will be
Col. r. III. Quinn. John J. Fitzgerald.
Mayor James III. Higgins and Hon. Rath-
bone Gardner.
This club is doing a lot OF quiet work In
the interest OF registration and II is ex-
pected that the rally Thursday night will
be big one
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
DIED

LAWToN-In this city. 29th inst, Adelia,
wife OF Edward L. Lawton.
Funeral Thursday at a. m, from her
late residence, q Judith street. Rela-
tives and friends are invited to attend
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

Reported for The News Democrat over
the private wire OF EDWARD +. SHELL
DON IL CO, Bankers and Brokers, Room
2Si. Banigan building.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
THE COTTON MARKET,

Reported for The News-Democrat over
the private wire OF EDWARD p. SHELL
DON & CO, Bankers and Brokers, Room
23i. Banigan building.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29

c. Hilton; w. T., q. II. Thompson; w. L.
and w. ID. W., r.. Harrison; w. Chaplain.
T.. NJ Harley.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
ADDED 21o NAMES.

City Clerk John w. Rowe visited the
ward room on Mulberry street last even
ing for the purpose OF giving the registry
voters I'm that section OF the city a
chance TO place their names on the books
The weather was hardly OF character
TO increase the attendance but In spite
OF the adverse conditions there were 2lO
names added 10 the list and OF this num-
ber very large per cent were Democrats.
This evening the city clerk Will be at
the ward room In the Prospect street fire
station and as this is i'm the Democratic
stronghold OF the Third ward II Is expect
ed that the party OF the people will be
out I'm force.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
lNsTALLED OFFIC'ERs

Deputy Charles w. Davis Installed the
following officers OF Prosperity Lodge.
No. no. Temple OF Honor at the meeting
held ~ the lodge room on Lonsdale ave-
nue last evening w e. T.. Samuel In
CHAM; w v. T., c. w. Davis; w. r., s.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
out I'm force.
MUCH DRUNKENNESS.
There was n lot OF drunkenness observ-
ID on the streets yesterday and last night
md this morning there were 10 cases TO
pc called 10 the attention OF Judge Tuck

Mary. German. who is employed at
Lang Bros laundry, got her right hand
caught in a mangle this morning and
several OF her fingers were badly lac
Grated The wound was dressed at
the Twin City hospital
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
LEAvEs MANY FRIENDS.

Mrs. Ann Mooney, widow OF the late
Daniel Mooney, died yesterday IN this
city. The deceased was well known. hav-
Ing lived I'm Pawfucket for many years
f,he leaves family OF sons James N
knights OF Columbus: Lawrence 81
Mooney, q well-known merchant on Main
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
ON WESTERN TRIP.

A party OF ladies consisting OF Mrs
Lyons Delany. Mrs. George ~ Fowler.
Mrs. Frank G. Latham and Mrs. William
4. Watson left this city yesterday for
St Poul, MINI, where they will attend
The biennisl convention OF the Women's
Clubs OF America. Among the speakers
listed for this convention is Miss Mary
Woollcy -th+--rfty.- r1rrrfrfrr7r-rJf
Mount Holyoke college. whose subject
will be Education"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-11
sTAUNToN SOCIAL

Especial to The Times Dispatcho
STAUNTON, VA, Feb. i0.-Mrs. Henry
Dwight Peck and Mrs. Geo. A. Sprinkel
her daughter. gave one of the largest re-
ceptions at their home on South Coalter
Street Thursday. that has been held In
ssaunton for long time. The house was
very attractively decorated. The hand
some chandeliers with their brilliant cleo
trio lights, were gracefully twined with
asparagus ferns. In the parlor and lib
rary red enchantness carnations added
their beauty and fragrance. In the din
ming room the color scheme was white and
pink, where there was also beautiful flow
ers. and candles in silver candeabra with
pink shades: and from the chandelier
hung magnificent punches OF malaga
grapes.
Those receiving in the parlor were Mrs.
Peck attired In n handsome gown Of
pineapple tissue with real lace an dtn-
mond ornaments: Mrs. J. Fred Efflnger,
in a black lace robe; Mrs. r. S. xrurl in
white silk, with lace medalions over blue
silk: Mrs. II. A. Walker In white princes
gown OF crepe and lace; Mrs. Sprinkel in
gown of blue embroidered silk with
pearl ornaments. Mrs. Fitzhugh Elder in n
white lace gown, and Mrs. II. II. Henkel
in white cloth. In the library Mrs. E.
Lacy Gibson in n grey gown, and Mrs.
Laura Mccoy in a costume OF embroidered
lace received. Miss Halle henkel, In a
gown of silver grey presided In the din
ing room. Miss Rebecca Young served
punch in the hall, assisted by Miss Bessie
Baker.
There were nearly t1ee hundred in.
vitations sent out. and during the evening
It is estimated that two hundred and
twenty five called.
Miss Maggie Anne Coles and Mr..
Charles Curtis were married by Rev, DR..
w. N. Scott In the parlors of the Weston
Hotel Thursday at noon. A number of
friends witnessed the cermony. The bride
Is an exceedingly pretty girl of eighteen
years. They will make their home at
Milboro. Va. The bride and groom are
both from Augusta County.
The Ancient Order of Haymakers Inflated
six candidates Wednesday night; after
which the following officers We're elected:
T. ]. crowder. Gragd Sutton: H. H. Har-
low, Grand visier; ]. l.. s. Kirby. Grand
prophet: +. NJ. Merriken, Theodore Long
captain OF the Guard, and c. s. Hunter,
Secretary.
Mr.. T. F. Douglas, OF Richmond. Dis
trict manager for the Standard Trust
Company, is here and expects to locate
here with branch Office OF his Company.
Mr.. T. w. Harris Is suffering with APP
pendicitis.
AIRS. Anna Young Is In Richmond visit
ing her sister-in-law Mrs. w. G.. Camp.
Mrs. T. D. Ransom and little son Edward
went to Richmond Thursday, to visit Mrs.
E. j. Warren.
Mrs. Ida Mehuren went to Richmond
Thursday to visit her mother at the homo
Of her brother. Mr.. G. w. Stevens.
DR.. ]. B. Rawllng who underwent an
operation at the Hospital here recently
is rapidly recovering.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-11
BLACKsBURG AFFAIRS

Special TO The Times Dispatch.)
BLACKSBURG, VA, February 10.-Dr.
Thomas Watson, head OF tho department
of geology In the Virginia Polytechnic
Institute, returned last evening from
Richmond, where he has been on business
concerning tho work In geology for the
State.
Mrs. Henderson. OF Salem, Va. Is visit
ing her daughter Mrs. c. e. yawter, on
the campus.
About thirty little school boys were
summoned before the Mayor last Wednes-
adjoining the public school building Ia
will not keep off, especially whenever
ball strays that way. The Mayor let
the youthful offenders off with warning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Black are avis-
ting in Richmond.
Mr.. d. Z. Argenbright, who for the past
five years has been conducting tlnware
business In Blacksburg. will leave dur
ing the month for Roanoke, which place
he expects to make his permanent home
The Bank of Blacksburg Is having an
electric burglar-proof system Installed In
connection with the new vault which Is
being built In the rear OF the bank build
ing.
Captain Stockton Heth and his daugh-
ter. Miss Pickett Heth. returned from
Washington Wednesday night, and are
now at White Thorn, Captain Heth's
splendid blue grass farm.
Mrs. Thomas Watson Is sick at her
home. on the campus, and her children
are down with the measles.
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Wilmington from tho great Northwest.
Mr.. y. Hopkinson Smith, a nephew OF
tllcfamed author nv that name and who
himself Ia one OF tho foreign auditors OF
nc Standard Oil Company. having his
headquarters In Paris, France, has ar
rived to join his wife. who has been
spending the winter In this city with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Wilson
kidder.
Mrs William Rand Kanan, who has
been spending regal time with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. NJ. Flagler, Mt the Ponce
de Leon. ST. Augustine, Fla. has re-
turned. The rect Of the Wilmington
party, including Mrs. Flaglers sister.
Miss Sarah Kenan. and Mrs. Hanna
Bolles, have not returned as yet. but
are now the guests OF the Fingers Mt
Whitehall. Palm Beach. Ella.
Among tho most charming visitors this
season Is Miss sallie Dean, OF Richmond,
who is the guest Of Mr.. Robert Strange,
wife OF Bishop Strange.
Tho Colonial Danes have on foot ar
rangemcnts for superb entertainment,
which will be combination musical and
literary evening. The music will be OF
the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-11
CHAPTER v.

HOW TILE TORRENS SYSTEM AF-
FECTs CLERKS AND SHER1FFS.
Let us look at this matter from the
standpoint OF the county officers. that
worthy class of citizens in whom the
people have shown their confidence and
who certainly deserve consideration at
the hands Of our Lawmakers. Not
that any law should ever BIO passed IN
the interests of Office holders ut the
expense OF the people who confer the
office and for whose benefit 1t should
be sacredly administered; but that every
public servant should be fairly treated
and that the services required of him
should be fairly remunerated.
PUBLIC OFFICE a PUBLIC TRUST.
The great doctrine that public Office
Is a public trust began to be conceived
when offices ceased to be hereditary or
the gift of arbitrary power. That elo-
quent English orator and powerful
writer, Edmund Burke for whom Eng
land was indebted to Ireland as In 80
many other instances, foreshadowed the
idea in his "Rehections on the French
Revolution'; and Thomas Jefferson is
reported to have said In 1907: "When
n man assumes public trust. he should
consider himself as public property"
But 1t remained for the logical and In
cisive John G. Calhoun to define the
principle clearly in n speech delivered
on July 10, 1885. Said Senator Calhoun:
THE very essense Of free government
consists in considering offices as public
trusts. bestowed for the good OF the
country, and not for the benefit of an
individual or n party" You will observe
that this sentiment applies to members
of the Legislature as we'll as to those
who occupy positions OF less RESPONSE
bility. II 1t Is true that county Offices
are bestowed for the good Of the country
and not for the benefit of individuals,
1t is also true In larger sense that the
office of Legislator is likewise bestowed
for similar purposes and involves the
highest obligation to discover and pro-
legation you should bring home to every
member OF the General Assembly in the
present instance. since It Is plain that
the adoption of the Torrens System will
not only help you individually but also
benefit the public at large.
CLERKS OF COURTS.
Under the pending bill all Clerks of
Circuit and City Courts with Chancery
Jurisdiction are made Registrars. and all
acts of registration are to be performed
by them under the direction OF their
respective Courts. All the proceedings
for registration of titles arc to be had
in the Circuit Court of the County or
Chancery Court of the Corporation
where the land or the greater part
thereof lies, And all the records are
kept in the clerks offices of these
Courts, convenient to the homes of those
who own the lands. AS nothing can af-
feet registered land except what Is reg
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,or Gpl altar. and on ex.ealei Euro:.ean


Mrs. George II. Burwell and Mr. J. Town
send Burwell spent several days in Wash
ington this week: Mrs. May Mansfield,
who has been visiting her sister Mrs. z.
G. Butler. at Annefieid, left on Tuesday
for New York to sail on the Sth Of Feb
urary for Paris.
Mr.. AMI Mrs. Charles Muil.ht" have
been 10 warrenton and spsn. some days
this week at Mrs. E. Astnley coorer's
and returned: Miss Arma Meade and
Miss Henrietta weiton left on Tuesday
to attend the naval ball at Annapolis.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. B. Whiting and little
daughter Margaretta spent Sunday a.
Pleasant Hill. the home OF his brother
Mr.. b. P. Whiting.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Bass OF Steven
City spent several days this week at Mr..
Drsey Reeds near Boyce.
Mrs. George I. Tucker is visiting her
niece, Mrs. Hilliar, in Baltimore.
There has been a good deal of Ice har-
vested in and around Millwoodvthis weex.
The funeral of Mr.. Clyde Glascock, son
OF Mr.. Albert Glascock of Wildwood took
place from the Baptist Church in Mill
wood on Friday. Mr.. Glascock was
brakeman and was suddenly killed near
Boyle, Md. ion Wednesday night by
striking his head on bridge as the cara
passed under It.
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FORK UNION NOTES

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.)
FORK UNION, VA. Feb. 1O-Miss Bes-
sic Snead has just reached home from
a pleasant visit to her sister Mt licking
ton. Kentucky.
Messrs. Bonnie and Henry Thomas who
are engaged In business In Kalamazoo.
Michigan. reached their home this week
for a period of recreation.
A number of citizens of this locality
have succeeded In filling their ice houses
during the short cold spell.
Miss Edith Hatcher, the gifted instrr-
mental teacher OF the Academy. accom-
panied several members OF or music
class to Richmond last week. to hear
Madame Antoinette Szumowskn at tho
Academy Of Music.
During tho present freeze the young
people of the district are enjoying the
pleasure OF skating. Not few came IN
contact with cool bath,
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Roberts. THE Gypsy Queen: Miss Daisy
Denmead, Dixie; Miss Evelyn Cabe,

Roberts. THE Gypsy Queen; Miss Daisy
Denmead, Dixie; Miss Evelyn cabe.
THE Maid from Japan; Capt. Jno. D.
Elms, Uncle SAM Another attraction
was the Fish Pond, So well stocked, tina.
bait used plentifully brought forth nbund-
ant results. There was also "Fishing"
without bait The program was inter-
spersed with fine music and recltations.
The store of Mr.. w. L. Wright which
was burned recently In King and queen
county was about to fall in when discov-
cred. 1t was impossible TO save the build
Ing. but much of the. stock was saved by
prompt help of neighbors.
The York (SociaD Club viii give. on the
evening of ST. Valentines Day, the second
of their delightful dances. at the Ter
minal Hotel Mrs. A. F. Hargrove Mrs.
H. I. Lewis, Mrs. NJ. NJ. Fuller and Mrs.
Samuel Bland are the chaperones.
Mr.. Alfred Hargrave has returned from
the v. p. l.. to assist his father in the
West Point Pharmacy.
Mrs. Katherine P. Howerton will leave
In few days for Raleigh, N. c., where
she will spend the balance OF the winter.
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THE TORRENS SYSTEM
AND SOME OF ITS RESULTS.

services of the Clerk will be necessa-
rly called into requsition whenever
there Is any transaction with registered
shows that the transactions with reg
istered lands far outnumber those with
unregistered lands. and 1t will be the
same case in Virginia. You can see
that this must be so. because the Tor
rens System will reduce costs. prevent
countered In the transfer OF lands. It
will open UP new uses for real estate
by rendering 1t an acceptable basis of
financial credit, and tend to give 1t a
ready market value by enabling 1t TO
become the subject of commercial deal
ings. In other words. the services of
clerks will be multiplied and your fees
will be proportionately increased You
will not only get more, but better fees.
under the Torrens System, because this
registration of transactions can be per-
formed moro quickly than the recorda-
ton OF deeds under the old system IL
you will study the bill and particularly
section 81, you will understand how it
will help your office. But II you should
be unable to get copy OF the bill, YOU
may rely upon the Statements OF Hon.
.. +. WuQQllls CLERK OF l1enrlCO County,,
who was n member of our recent Cons
stitutional Convention. Mr.. Waddill has
been interested In. the Torrens System for
some years. and voted for that provision
in the Constitution authorizing the Leg
islature to establish a court or courts
for the administration of the system.
See Constitution. section 100. After giv-
ing the subject due consideration, Mr..
Waddill became convinced that the Tor
rens System would not only benefit the
Clerks but all the people OF the Conn
monwealth. and expressed this opinion
without hesitation in an interview pub-
lished in the Times-Dispatch on March
4. 1908. Similar Views were entertained
and expressed at the same time by Col.
Charles Q. Saville. Clerk of the Chancery
Court of the City OF Richmond, and by
Mr.. II. e. Duval, Clerk of the Manchester
courts. These gentlemen knew what
they were talking about. and investga-
ton would probably lead every clerk In
the State to agree with them fully.
SHERIFFS.
Special duties arc also required OF
sherins under tho Torrens System, and
1t Is believed that they will find 1t OF
advantage to themselves as officers. as
we'll as individuals. The original reg
itsration OF titles will give them em-
ployment, as provided In section IA OF
the bill; and under section 81 they will
receive such fees as may be allowed by
law for like services in other cases.