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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-06
WARREN
American Benefit Society 10
Elect Officers at tn, Next
Meeting

The annual election OF officers ot the
American BENEFIT society will be held at
the next regular meeting in odd Fell
lows hall. This is a change from previous
years, the annual election usually taking
place in January.
The Providence Telephone company
has through its agent, George Sunderland.
notihod the town council that II is ready
and willing NJ any time and at all times
10 do all the trimming of trees or any
other necessary work that might be
caused as consequence of any change
made In their system within the town
ship.
Mr. r. 7. Watts OF PHILADELPHIA is visit
ing her aunt at the foot OF Miller street.
Mr.. Watts spent her school DAYS I'm War
rem and has hosts OF friends here.
The Mechanics Fire company No 2
visited the Brockton fair. yesterday.
where they took part in the muster at the
fair
Contractor Preston Hall has secured the
contract to build a large dwelling house
for William Scoheld OF this town on the
harrington side OF the river Contractor
Hall has recently taken over the business
OF his father. VIM Hall one of the best
known contra ctors I'm Bristol county.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-06
BRAYTON FIXES
Up A NEW DEAL
IN JOHNSTON

The desperation Of Boss Braytons Re
publican state machine. owing 10 the
crystallization OF sentiment against II In
the town OF Johnston, was illustrated to-
day by the statement put forth that there
was an agreement between the Demo
Gratis and Good Government leaders in
the town TO fuse upon a general assembly
ticket
The fact that there has been no such
agreement. and that II is decidedly un-
likely that there can be any agreement
of the kind indicated had no weight with
the Colt-Perry machine organ, which
published the story this morning.
Chairman Frank w. Tillinghast Of the
executive committee OF the Republican
state central committee, who acts as the
fgurehead for Boss Brsyron. was In the
town last evening in his automobile not
far from the place OF meeting I'm Manton.
where the alleged slate was fixed up; but
his trail was not covered sufficiently 20
escape detection.
There was a conference last evening
but not OF Democrats, or OF any one
with power 70 represent the Democrats Of
uhe town.
The old town committee had empowered
a sub committed 10 confer with the
Good Government" men. so-called. and
the so-called Independents, acting un-
der the inspiration OF Braytonism, prac-
ideally submitted an ulumatum providing
for the Endorsement OF the Republican
state ticket as a condition precedent to
any negotiations.
When this was reported TO the town
committee. the proposition was turned
down fatty; and all negotiations were de-
clared off.
= new town committee was chosen. and
the old committee on negotia tons was
OF course. knocked out; but it was the ord
subcommittee which had the conference
with the so-called independents last
evening. and decided 70 put a ticket IN
the aeld.
That the ticket will be one which Will
support AL the policies % the state Re-
publican machine. including Col Colt. its
candidate for United States senator goes
without saying.
tiremcut OF Cattle Commissioner Henry
s. Turner, who was one OF the nominees
for the assembly last year. and the sub
etitution OF William Colwell. who has
been very Inactive member OF the
Democratic state committee. and was a
delegate 20 tho Democratic state conven-
tioR but did not attend
George W Rohley may also he nomi-
mated 10y this alliance In the interest OF
the Brayton Republican machine: hut
Democratic sentiment seems unanimous
that Robley cannot get a single Demo
cratic vote, while Turner has few friends
among the Democrats OF the town
Anthony Corcoran the Democratic re-
form leader I'm the town. has been men
TONED for senator by the straight Democ-
racy. as he Is a fighter. and refuses natly
90 countenance any deals such as the
s"Good Government" movement has tried
70 pull OF In the town for the past two
years.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-06
LETTER CARRIER IS HELD
FOR AN ALLEGED LARCENY

George Z. Bates, rural free deliv-
cry mail carrier i'm the Scituate dis
trict. was arrested in the Providence
postofflce yesterday afternoon by As
sistant United States Marshal Charles
Newhall.
Bates arrest was the result OF an
investigation made bv local Postofice
Inspector Pendleton and Inspector Hin
man OF Springfield. who were detailed
by Chief Inspector Leatherman or Bos-
ton.
II is alleged that he violated the
United states laws by "secretlng and
embeZzllng a letter addressed to the
Rural New Yorker, =. .. box 73q. New
YORK city and embezzling its con-
tents. % cents.
The prisoner claims that he did not
steal the money. He came TO this city
OF his own accord, after a conference
with Inspectors Pendleton and Hin
man.
Before United States Commissioner
Cross he entered a plea OF not guilty
and was held in $500 for trial.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-06
COMMISSION DISCUSSED
the PARK BOARD ISSUE

The metropolitan Park commission last
evening discussed the Importance OF the
Metropolitan Park bond loan OF $4,000
which VIII come before the voters OF the
state at tho next e!sotIon. and ,he p,rb-
II, right OF promenade along the shores
or the bay, the conserving OF the historic
places and the preservation OF the for
ests OF the state.
President DR. Fenner H. Peckham nre-
sided. and others present included Alfred
Stone. Amasa VI. Eaton, Mayor Thoma,
n McNally OF Central Falls, President
W. IL. p Faunce OF Brown. George Pierce
OF Lincoln, Professor u. b. Homer and
Henry A. Barker.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-06
LAKEWOOD REPUBLICANS
CHOSE THEIR DELEGATES

The Republican electors of the Fourth
district OF Warwick held their caucus last
evening I'm the town hall AT Lakewood
committeeman George Goodwin of Nor
wood called the caucus TO order Frank
w lockwood was elected chairman and
John l.. Armstrong clerk Joseph p
Burlingame was elected district moder-
ator for tho year, and Alexander NJ. Rob
ertson district clerk
AS delegate 20 the state and Second
congressional district conventions. James
=. Rhodes was chosen, and Charles a
Gorton was elected delegate TO the town
convention. Charles +. Glover was elect
ed 20 fill the unexpired term OF Andrew p
Brown on the town committee and as a
member OF the committee for the next
year.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-06
We MORE AND COLT
FACTIONS N FIGHT
Republican Caucus in Anthony District in the Town OF
Coventry Resulted in Disgraceul Row and Exhibition
of Rowdyism With the Choice of Two Opposing Sets
of Delegates to Tonight's Town Convention

The intensity OF the sstruggle between
.he Wstracra and ColtNTscfons ~ Eo:~
Brsttnn's C4puolican sih'e machine res
emphasized last RiGpi a. ihe Efpunhce ce'
caucus ia tho Anthony district or the
town OF Coventry which broke up IN a
dissracefIl free hEht and resulted I'm two
sets OF delegates TO the town convention
this evening
No caucus has been held IN this city in
years approached the Coventry sra!r
OF last evening for rovdiness ard the
First ward caucus ~ last week was IKE
a pink tea compared With it.
The caucus assembled IN Odd Fellows
hell bsins called 20 order az J.3o by fhe
town committee; and q took Nss than 10
minutes for the two factions to- tear in'o
one another.
THE nix-up soon assumed the proper
,icns OF a riot and the utmost efforts ct
officers and cltizens present were ,neces-
sarv 10 separate the corbatants a,id re-
store semblance OF order.
Matthew Grsdwel OF the town conmit-
tee called 10 order and nominations Tor
moderator were sought. Edward +. Ship-
pee was Immediately named and opposed
by John H. Capwcll; and an aye and nay
vote was given with a Will. the volumes
or sound being apparently evenly balanc-
ed
Mr.. Shippee was declared elected. the
vote WAS doubted. paper ballot was
called for but denied. and tho row fol-
lowed, starting i'm the back OF the hall
Loud cries OF put Caldwell out ana
calls for paper ballot created an up
roar and Immediately there was scrim-
mage near the front row; and in mo-
ment settees were upset and the stove
overturned.
Calvin Hopkins. tho town sergeant. and
former Deputy Sheriff l.. NJ Whitman,
both OF whom are residents Of the First
district. worked their way TO the front I'm
company with Peter Aldrich, and sepa-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-06
CH|NAMAN WAS
HELD Up AND
"DEMONET|zED"

Chin Fouk, driver for ouong Hing,
an Empire street Chinese grocer. re-
ported 10 the police OF Station 8 yes
terday afternoon that ne was held up
and robbed by four men just before
noon yesterday at Eddy and Manches-
ter streets.
street leisurely when the four men
stepped into the street, one OF them
grasping the horse by the bride and
another making p grab for the money
bag IN his trousers pocket
IN the struggle Inc nRa fall 10 ths
ground snd the contents we're scat
terso on the street The men csth-
possible and Ned Fouk could give no
description OF the highwaymen.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-06
sted the seniserezts asrd'roatorod ordOr

rated the selN gereEts altd,restored ordor
for the momsnf.
It rsz ~ his point tnst those In front
oa,Ipued Bruno Hchclt hpo been elected
clerk. and tho following Eonitional nomI-
nations had been carried: For delegates
10 the town convention. Dexter B Albro
and ChaTles Mattley. for town commit
tee. JOB MANCHESTER, Ma THEW Gradwell
Proctor Aldrich and Edwin O. Knight.
The delegates, or mocon % Councilman
Charles x Northup were. given power 70
nj vacars les.
The shn,pcs faction Immediately ad-
iourned. While the faction headed by LDhn
Rathbun. Slpt Wooaley of the Coventry
company aad john y Capweu thec pro-
ceeded 20 hold n caucus, whch was called
20 order by Charles Y. MoTill. member
OF the town COMMITTEES. john II. Capyel
was chosen moderator ard Charles e.
Morrill, clerk; and the banotiDS resulted
as follows: Delegates 20 the town con.
vention. James 7. Poalitt s.ld william z.
Baker: town commhcee. job Manchester.
Charles T. Morriu. Ldhn Rathbun and Ru-
fus Johnson.
After the adoption of Henry w. Cong
don's motion that the delegates be given
power 20 MI vacancies the caucus adj
journed
while check lists and printed ballots
were ready for use neither faction used
them.
II took the Republican electors OF tho
Third district only about five minutes.to
transact their business. The meeting was
called to order at 7:30 and at 7;3S the 20
voters I'm attendance were on tina way out
smoking the cigars furnished by ]. FL
lery Hudson Everett w Whrnord was
elected chairman and Everett r. Hudson.
clerk Irving T. Hudson was selected -
represent tho district at tine town con-
vention and J Eflery Hudsonasnd Thomas
r. Bradford were reelected 1members OF
the town committee.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-06
CUMBERLAND
MAN FINED ON
LARCENY CHARGE

For some time past thieving has been
going on al tine repair shops OF the New
York, New Haven and Hartford railroad
at Valley Falls and the officers have been
unable TO catch tine parties implicated. AS
stated by one of the foremen yesterday.
the plan which has been followed was
that OF taking bolts. metal and scrap and
throwing the stun on the damp near the
Blackstone river.
Thusrday afternoon Deputy Sheriff
sherman OF Central Falls saw man
named George Murphy pushing hand
cart with a lot OF bolts, truss rods and
iron plates down Broad street Mr..
Sherman telephoned 10 the local police
and later the man was arrested on
Charles street In the district court yes
terday Murphy pleaded gully TO the lar
ceny OF the proerty. which was valued at
tl3. lie was fined tl5 and costs.
WHITE BARNES.
Miss Grace Barnes. daughter of John
Barnes OF Ashton, was married yesterday
afternoon 90 Charles r. White OF Arnold's
Mills.
The ceremony took place in St Johns
| church, Ashton. and was performed by
the rector, Rev. William Pressey
The best man was Louis c.. X. Clsrner
and the bridesmaid wes Miss Hannah
! Barnes, a sisser OF the bride Flora and
! May aBrnes. sisters OF the bride We're
| flower girls. The bride was given away
by her father. The ushers were DR.
Harry Barnes and Albert Barnes. broth
ers OF the bride, and David II. Mills and
John Claner.
There Iarrc cp,,napu 81
In attendance and following the ceremony
a reception was given IN St Johns parish
house
Tie couple w.l speadthe.. honeymoon
at Niagara Falls and other points and
upon their return will live in Pawtucket
where the groom is employed.
FIRST FRIDAY SERVICES.
First Friday OF the month service was
held last evcnin gin St. Patrick's church
and there was large attendance of par
ishoners. During the month there Will be
services every "Wednesday and Friday We
ming and these services will close with
benedictlon. Masses were celebrated yes
terday morning I'm the church az and 7
o'clock.
ANNUAL. MEETING
The annual meeting OF the Ladies' circle
connected with the Valley Falls ITniver-
salist church took place yesterday after
noon. Officers for the ensuing years we're
elected as follows: President Mrs Jason
Hawkes.. vice presidents. Mrs. Walter A.
Brown and Mrs. George q. Cooke: aocre-
tary. Mrs Thomas Munroe treasurer
Miss Mary II. Tillinghsst; directors. Mrs
S. / Dexter Mrs. William Smith. rms
Alvin Miller. rMs. Charles NJ Hulins
Mrs. Charles NJ Inlling. Miss Ida n
Brown. Plans FOR the winter work wer.
discussed
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-06
PAWTUCKET PRIEST GOES
TO Wo0ksecKET CHURCH

Rev. Gedeon Iavsrdi.r. for the past
four ye Is assistant TO Rev Alphonse
Grafton, pastor Of S Johns church.
Woedlaw1. has been transferred 90 the
Church OF tho Precious Blood woon-
socket, an assistant 10 Rev Father Dau-
ray, IN epastor Of that church.
Rather Isverdiere was born in Port
Lows, Quebec, and Is a young priest
The successor OF Father Leverdiere Is
Rev. J. II. Champagne. who was formerly
attached 10 a CentreSille church and came
from the diocese OF Montreal
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-06
COOS CITIZENSHIP RALLY

There will be held In the Union Con-
gregationsl church q good citizenship
rally at f:S next Monday evening An
address on The Man that Would
Choose TO Be" viii be given by CAnton
n. Howard. the distinguished orator. lee
turer and reformer OF Rochester. The
speaker VIII be introduced by Rev. I'd
ward Holyoke, and the devotional exer-
cises Will be led by Rev James T. Nc
ronnell There will be singing. led by
Samuel Burnside. assisted by Mss Ethel
~ Scaodeld. soloist
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-06
BISHOP CELEBRATES MASS

A pontihcai high mass, to be cele-
brated by the Bishop OF Trajanopolis,
VIII mark the Observance OF the Feast
OF the Holy Rosary at the Church OF the
Holy Rosary on Treverse street tomor-
row. The bishop will leave soon for a
tour OF New England after which he will
60 70 Californis. Rev. A F, Mendoza OF
81. Mchaels Island, Azores. will preach
the sermon
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-06
RALLY DAY At PEARL
ST. BAPTIST CHURCH

Tomorrow will be observed as rally day
at the Pearl Street Baptist church At
1O:S Rev. j. A. Hsiner. the pastor will
give q special sermon on Precious
OF sermons on Egypt, with stereopticon
slides from photographs taken by him
on his recent Oriental trip. At the sun
day school rally there will be special ex-
ercises. a feature OF which viii be the
unvetling OF the portrait OF the late Dea-
con John Glover
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-06
WHICH is YOURS7

There are offered to you
today two banners, one bear
ing the single word Bray
tonism,' the other. Rhode
Island Under one OF those
banners every man must en-
list. Can we doubt for one
moment which Of these two
demands our allegiance i"-
Prof. VILLAIN Macdonald.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-06
ANNUAL.MEETrNa
eHILD's SUDDEN DEATH

Katherine MoDonough, the t-year-old
daughter OF John and Mary AncDonough
or l2 O'Connell street, was round dead
In bed yesterday afternoon, from natural
causes.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-06
TAX RECEIPTS GROW

There were $50 tax bills paid Yesterday.
making total since Monday morning OF
slas yesterdays receipts were SS. IA zl
Ans bt-l Tor To- week was S22A az sss
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-06

Advertisements and items can be left
al the branch OF the News-Democrat at
Hartford avenue, room No. /. Tele-
phone 40 West.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-06

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-26
GENERAL AND PERSONAL
NEWS OF GEORGETOWN

William H. Matthews, coiored man.
forty-fiye years of age, residing at 1914 3Gth
street northwest, was found In an nncon-
scious condition yesterday afternoon on q
street between Wisconsin avenue and sd
street and was removed TO the Georgetown
University Hospital for treatment. The
surgeons stated he was under the influence
Of liquor. The seventh precinct patrol
wagon then conveyed him to the staoon
house, where he was locked in a cell Later
in the day, as he did not get any better. he
was again conveyed to the hospital. where
he died at $50 pm. The remains were
removed to the morgue and the coroner is
investigating the case
Mrs L. L. Nicholson. who has been III
at her home in Georgetown for the past
three months. Is at the Garfield Hospital.
where she was taken yesterday upon the
advice OF her physician.
Mr. Robert Bowie Stevens of 124f Wis
consin avenue and Miss Elizabeth A. Gala
CHAN of this city were married last night
al the parsonage of ST. Matthews Catholic
Church The ceremony was performed by
OF the church The couple left after the
ceremony for a trip to New York and At
lantfc City.
The houses which Mr. Joseph s. Pearson
had under construction at the time of his
death viii be completed under the direction
OF Mr.. James Young. The houses are locat-
ed on the north side Of p street between
sd and 34th streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-26
ADAM A. WESCHLER. AUCTIONEER,
(Successor to James W. Ratciiffe.)

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE REAL. ES-
TATE, TO CLOSE AN ESTATE.
ander the last w and 'es
Of Slyanus T1iayer Albert, deceased we viii offer
premises the following described real estate sta
ate IN the city and county of Washington District
WESN nss5 TKs sEcoS MI DAY or
PM sublct numbered twenyone fG ai5 in SQUARE
numbered nun one hundred and ten Glo). said lot be-
-: And on THE SAME DAY. at HALF-pAsT FOUR
twenty-one i2ij and twenty two t225 In square
numbered one hundred and hfty -cne (I51J on the
streets northwest, In said city These three lots
together suitable for an apartment house, hav-
twenty 90 and oe ee e splendid
tunity for Investment and win be offered nrst in
separate parcels or lots and then q whole, and
viii be sold In such manner VIII produce the
And on THE SAME DAY. at FIVE O'CLOCK
numbered thirty-six tse), in John Sherman. trus
said county Of washington. D. G.. except the west
ten do So feet Of said lot condemned for public
gs Is FAVE 1 oGo rKF1 DAY sys oE
tract Is cut Oh of lot numbered one %. Friend
ship Tract" being the same property described in
the deed to said s Thayer Albert. recorded May s,
and ais q f. D Sd n s sss 4
Maryland. This property IS beautifully located
Point" on the Tennalytown railroad District
line, and south of line Of Glen Echo railway There
is a small frame dwelling and stable nne spring
OF pure drinking water, and a stream Of water also
runs through the tract.
An omnibus will leave 'Gloria Point, at four
forty five O'Clock pm. tsharp) the day Of sale,
for the convenience of parties wishing to attend.
Terms OF sale: One-third 1-3} Of the purchase
money to be paid in cash. and the balance in two
equal nstallments, payable in one and two years
from the day Of sale. and to be represented by the
proissory notes Of the purchaser bearing interest
at the rate Of six per centum 1870 per annum.
payable semi annually and secured by first deed OF
trust or mortgage the property sold. all cash.
at the option Of the purchaser. deposit of two
hundred dollars 5000 each parcel lot. wheth-
sold separately with other parcels lots will
be required Of the respective purchasers at time
Of acceptance of each bid All conveyancing: re-
cordng and notary fees at cost Of purchaser II the
terms Of sale are not fully complied with within
fifteen t15 days from the day of sale the trustees
reserve the right resell the property at the risk
and cost OF the defaultng purchaser after five f5)
days advertisement Of such resale in some news
PAPER published In the city OF Washington. d. @.
WILLIAM STONE ALERT.
THE NATIONAL SAFE DEPOSIT. SAVINGS
AND TRUST COMPANY OF THE DIS
TRICT OF COLUMBIA. by THOMAS Z.
JONES, President,
apf6-d&ds. eSu Trustees
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-26

TATE, BEING PREMISES 1913 AND 355
FIRST STREET NORTHEAST. FRONTING -
FEET ON FIRST STREET, WITH AVERAGE
DEPTH OF ABOUT 81 FEET.
BY virtue Of decree Of the Supreme Court OF
the District of Columbia passed In Equity Cause
No. z1626. known Carr ct al vs. Lucas ct ai.,
the undersigned trustees win sell. at public auc-
ton on TUESDAY THE FIRST DAY OF MAY,
1906. AT FIVE O'CLOCK PM. in front of the
premises. parts Of original lots fourteen tI4l and
sixteen 16) In square seven hundred and twenty.
four (724), in the city Of Washington, described
IS follows: Beginning at the northwest corner OF
lot II; thence east 81 feet inches; thence north
south ~ feet: thence west feet: thence south 10
feet ~ inches: thence west % feet inches:
thence north feet and one-bah inch; thence
west 81 feet inches TO LIST street. and thence
north with LIST street "a feet to the place of be-
ginning, together with the improvements. consist
Ing OF two three-story and basement frame dwell
tnks numbered above, with wafer and sewer
connections. This property has. communication BY
rear alleyways with street
Terms Of sale: one-third OF the purchase prize
In cash. balance in two equal fnstalImepts at one
and two pears from the day Of sale, deferred pay
ments to bear six per cent interest and to be Sc
cured By deed Of trust the property sold; AL
cash. ct option Of purchaser. The property VIII
Ing at purchasers cost Deposit Of $500 required
ct time Of saies terms to be compiled with within
dfteen days from day Of sale or deposit VIII be
forfeited. and trustees reserve the right to resell
arc days notice Of ssch resale Il The Evening
GEORGE FRANCIS WILLIAMS. Trustee
GUY b. JOHNSON, trustee. = s"
cHAA W DARR. Trustee. 8 8
ADAM 4. ExscHIxR A