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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-30

Washington. Sept. 3o.-In the presence
of the president of the United States. the
Lord Bishop OF London and 90 bishops OF
the Episcopal church. the foundation
stone OF the Protestant Episcopal Cathe-
dral OF SIS. Peter and Paul was laid and
proved Sunday afternoon.
More than 10000 persons witnessed the
imposing ceremony. which was performed
by the RI. Rev. Henry Y. Satterlee bish-
op OF Washington.
President Roosevelt was accompanied
by Mrs Roosevelt, who Is an Episcopa-
lian. and made an address.
The lord bishop Of London delivered a
salutation, and on behalf of the archbish-
op OF Canterbury pi esented an ambon or
pulpit made OF stones token from Canter-
bury Cathedral
This was given by the archbishop In
memory OF his illustrious predecessor,
Stephen Lansdon, who at the head of the
barons forced the Magma Charta from
King John.
Sixty bishops OF the Protestant Episco-
pal church. attirod In their vestments,
and hundreds OF delegates to the interna-
tional convention OF the Brotherhood of
st. Andrew. marched in the procession
and participated In the ceremonies.
Distinguished Episcopalians. lay and
clerical, were present. The chlef Justice OF
the supreme court OF the United States.
Melville w. Fuller. was there with Asso-
ciate Justice David J. Brewer who de-
livered an address at the afternoon SER
vice.
The site OF the Cathedral, which Bishop
Satterlee declared was to be henceforth
the shrine OF the whole church In Amerf-
ca, Is one OF the most beautiful In the
vicinity of Washington. II is located on
the Tennallytown road, near Cleveland
Park. on an elevation called Mount st.
Adams. The grounds include an acre and
a half and are 400 feet above the Potomac
river. The roof line OF the Cathedral will
be on level with the top of the Washing
ton monument.
President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt
arrived just as the procession began to
move. With them were Miss Ethel Roose-
welt, Miss Carew. Miss Hanger and Mas
ter Quentin Roosevelt.
The invocation was delivered by Rev.
DR.. Randolph II McKim OF Epiphany
church, Washington. BY turns other Wis
iting clergymen reod the service. those
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-30
CEN. BOOTH
ADDRESSES Bis
MASS MEETING

Boston, Sept S0-A demonstrative three
days series OF "HaIlelujah" services in
honor OF Gen. William Booth came to a
close last night with monster mass
meeting in Boston theatre. at which the
commander OF the Salvation Army forces
OF the world delivered an exhortation-
Three great meetings., preceded by a
knee drill at o'clock yesterday morning
in the Peoples Palace. marked the closing
day of the Hal elujah" period
Gen. Booth preached his first sermon
OF the day at 1925 a. m. In Boston thea
tre In this service he was assisted by his
daughter. Miss Eva Booth commander OF
the Salvation Army or the United States,
and members OF his staff from London
From noon until the middle OF the af-
ternon open air meetings. were held by the
army corps in various squares about the
city.
At O'Clock the Boston theatre was
again filled TO hear Gen. Booth. The meet
ing was a notable one, and Governor Cur
tbs Guild, -JE,,-prcA!ded,- - The address by
the commander war upon the subject,
THE Secret OF the success OF the Saliva
tion Army" Among others who spoke
was Samuel Capen, president OF the
American board OF commissioners for for
eign missions
In the Boston theatre over 5000 people
gathered to hear the final words from
Gen. Booth, and a characteristic Saliva
ton Army metieng was held A Salvation
Army band furnished music and Gen.
John Lawley OF London OF the general s
stafY presided
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-30
SIX OVERCOME
BY SMOKE IN
POLICE STATION

Peabody. Mass, Sept. 3o.-Five men and
one woman. inmates OF the Peabody po :
lice station, which is located in the base
ment OF the town hall. were overcome by
smoke in fire that broke out in the
station early today. All will recover. al
though two men. Horace c. Stanley, OF
Salem. and William Kenney, of Wake
field, were in such a bad condition that
they were sent to the Salem hospital.
The fire started I'm one OF the rooms
OF the police station and is believed to
have been caused by a gas heater. The
cries OF the prisoners were heard long
before the fire was discovered on the out
side. The police station was practically
gutted and the offices OF the town clerk
and tax collector on the floor above were
burned.
When the fire was discovered the first
efforts were directed towards releasing
the prisoners. When the station was en-
tered all the prisoners were unconscious
and they were carried out through back
window.
The loss Is estimated at about 5000. COW
cred by insurance.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-30
HOLDS CHURCHES
To BLAME FOR
R.I R0TTENAESS

In the churches yesterday the subjects
which the different ministers chose for
their themes were varied. Many drew
lessons for their congregations from the
Scriptures few chose current ques-
tions for their sermons. and notable
among these was the discourse of Rev.
Dr. Holyoke. in which he declared: mot
the asoendancy of one party over an
other, nor the influx OF foreigners. is re-
sponsible for the present condition of po-
litical rottenness with which the name Of
the state Of Rhode Island has been so
long associated. but the failure OF the
churches to reach the rural communities.
and make possible dean politics there"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-30
CIVIC REFORMERS
WILL MEET HERE

Philadelphia, Sept ao.-The yearly
three-day convention or the National Mu-
nicipal League and the American Civic
ASSOCIATION will bo held IN Providence on
Nov. IL, L. 10. rhe call has just been
issued by Clinton Rogers Woodruff. Sec
retary.
1t Is expected that 200 representatives
OF the movement for good government.
will attend, either as individuals or dele
gates OF the various reform and busi-
ness organizations identified with the
work of the two associations.
Important papers upon vital subjects
will be read by men prominent in polfu-
cal and civic reform throughout the
country. Attorney General Charles ]:
Bonaparte OF the presidents cabinet Will
preside over the sessions to be conducted
by the league, wnile j. Horace McF'ar-
land of Harrisburg, president OF the Am
erfcan Civic association, will act In the
same capacity in the sessions devoted to
"a more BEAUTIFUL America"
This 18th yearly meeting OF the Ma
tional Municipal League will be the most
important in view of the tremendous
progress for better government made made
as a consequence OF a general conference
OF national reformers held In Philadel-
phia, which. by the way. was attended by
President Theodore Roosevelt.
All the reform organizations or the
large cities will -be-represented- in The
Providence convention. From New York
there will be delegates from the City
club. the Peoples Institute, the Citizens
Union and the Municipal Art society.
Philadelphia's delegates will include
members of the City club, the Committee
OF Seventy. the Civic club, and the Penn
sylvania Civil Service Reform associa-
ton.
Chicago will send representatives OF the
Municipal Voters League, the City club
and the Citizens association, and san
Francisco will have delegates present
from the Merchants association, which
was active in the prosecution of Mayor
Eugene Il. Schmitz and Boss ABE
Ruef
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-30

pion and Is hard man to beat on any
course. He has apparently mastered his
drive, and the ttndency to poor direction
which once cost him many matches Is not
likely to crop out this week.
The tournament begins on Thursday
and continues Friday and Saturday.
On Saturday at. the Midlothian Country
club. in Chicago. the first event of the
women's national championship takes
place In the team match between the
East and West. Miss Mary b. Adams
of Wollaston will captain the eastern
team.
Frederick Herreshoff of Bristol, who
first gained recognition In the golf world
as a phenomenal boy player. retires from
open tournament play at the conclusion
OF the big Myopia invitation tournament,
which will attract players from all over
the country TO Boston. Herreshoff Is to
enter business.
To succeed him as a Rhode Island crack
In golfdom is Danny Fairchild. the young
ster who recently won the state title at
the Agawam links.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-30
ROY ROCK WEBS
MISS E. p. SWEET

st. Thomas church. Manton. was the
scene OF n pretty wedding this morning.
when Roy Rock. tho popular shortstop Of
the Providence baseball club and Miss
Evelyn +. Sweet. daughter of Howard
Sweet OF Centreda,e were united In mar
riage by Rev. Fr Carroll. pastor of the
church The groom was attended by AL
bert II. Friend as best man and the
bridesmaid was Miss Florine Sweet, sister
OF the bride
After the ccrer,tny tho happy couple
repaired to the residence of the brides
father where tho wedding breakfast was
served. Mr. and Mrs. Rock then left on
the u:ls train for short tour 10 New
York and vicinity. On their return home
they will reside at 254 Indiana avenue.
The newly married couple were the re-
cipients OF many and valuable presents
from their friends and acouAintanceA
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-30
PAWTUXET VALLEY
Hotel Proprietor Complains Of
Nuisance =. Valuable Dog
Killed. Bowling at Phsnix.
Other Notes.

r. M. Johnson, the new proprietor OF
the Phenix hotel. who recently leased the
property from Rhodes Anderson, has en-
tered complaint to Health officer Dr.
John A. Mack OF Crompton and to the
town council OF a nuisance which he
claims exists upon the property and
which he claims Is detriment to the
health of the community and also that the
nuisance, which is an overfiowing privy
vault, finds Its way to the Pawtuxet.
He also claims that the nuisance has
injured his business to a considerable ex-
tent and now Mr.. Johnson says that IL
the nuisance is not abated at once he will
sue the owner for damages he has sus-
tanned. A notification to this effect was
served upon Mr.. Andrews today.
DOG MEETS SAD FATE.
A young Boston bulldog owned by Mi
chael Riley OF Centreville, met a tragic
death last Saturday afternoon. The ami
NAL was crossing the street just ahead
OF heavily-laden coal team OF b. b. g. r.
knight and was knocked down by the
horses and two OF the wheels OF the
wagon passed over its head, crushing 1t
to Jelly. Mr.. Riley feels very badly
over the loss OF his pet
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-30
NEW CHURCH
DEDICATED BY
UN|TAl|Ahs

With large congregation and several
eminent Unitarian clergymen present.
the Westminster Unitarian society dedi-
Gated its second house of worship last
evening. The sermon for the occasion
was delivered by Rev. DR.. Samuel At
kins Eliot, president of the American
Unitarian society. and Rev. Nicolas Jo-
zan of Budapest. Hungary. brought
greetings and blessing from the ancient
church OF Europe.
The new church dedicated last evening
Is one OF the handsomest in the city.
both in the interior and exterior. II ad-
joins the Woodbury. Memorial chapel.
which will be henceforth used as a parish
house, by the pastor, Rev. DIR. George w.
Kent, to whose zeal and effort the new
church Is in a great measure due.
The services We're most Impressive The
organ prelude by Orgaufst e. II. Jeavitt
opened tho serv1ces, after which the choir
sang "Old Hundred" Rev Herbert II.
Mott of Nashua. n. H.. offered prayer.
which was followed by a hymn sung by
choir and audience Rev n s. Hoagland
Of Warwick, Mass. first reading the
tor OF the Church OF the Mediator. read
appropriate selections from the Bible.
following which came another hymn the
words irst being given out by Rev. Al
fred Manchester. OF Salem, Mass.
Following this Rev. DR. Jozan spoke
briefly. extending his best wishes. and
those OF the old church In Hungary.
founded over 100 years ago. Charles w.
gave an Interesting account OF the life
1t the organization since its inception 50
years ago.
After hymn by the choir a simple but
appropriate and effective dedication took
place. and followed by benediction con-
'luded the services.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-30

SafN NCJ>lDJD WITH WAGON
On Saturday afternoon the horse and
delivery wagon owned by Duke & Wood
OF Clyde, and driven by Charles sulloway.
figured In an accident at Harris village
being struck by an electric car.
The horse bad been left standing in
front OF the foundry while Mr.. Sulloway
was deiiverfng orders in a house opposite.
ana the car was passing down the steep
grade at moderate rate of speed and
came SUDDENLY upon the team. the horse
having wandered upon the track
The car struck the wagon before the
brakes could be applied. and the SHAFT
was broken. and that the horse was not
killed seems a miracle
RESIGNS POSITION.
LOUIS Hcaly who for the past few
years has been employed as boss In the
cloth room OF the B. b. g. r. Knight mill
last saturday. Mr.. Healy has accepted
position as second hand In the weav-
Ing room at mill at Baltic, Conn. Ar
thur Cocroft OF Lippitt former electric
car conductor. will succeed Mr.. Healy
PRICE OF CANDY RAISED.
The valley merchants came 70 an arree-
ment last week. that beginning today the
retail price OF candy will be advanced,
ana that Ill the future the price of candy
VII, be cent each straight. and nothing
will be sold s for 8. as formerly. The
cause for the advance Is the increase in
the price OF chocolate by the wholesale
merchants.
VALLEY NOTES.
Mrs John Conley OF Fairview avenue
Phenix. Is confined TO her home by III
ness
Mrs. Malfred Arnold and Miss Annie
johnson of Phenix are visiting in Beth
lehem, N. II.
Mr.. and Mrs. John blanchard have
moved from LippItt 10 Shawomet. where
Mr.. Blanchard Will take an interest In q
store with his brother.
A meeting Of Progressive circle. Kings
Daughters was held on Saturday after
noon with Miss Cora Henry OF Fiske-
Vile.
Mrs Albert Darling OF Phenix In III
with an attack OF perftonitis.
Arthur Riley Of Woonsocket visited
relatives I'm HDpc over Surdny.
The new bridge recently Installed across
the Fiat river at Coventry Centre was
tested last Saturday afternoon High
way Commlksioner Horace ~. Foster In
the presence OF a large gathering of peo-
pie. The test made was such that Mr..
Foster approved OF accepting Of the work
- sh> $685..
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-30

Organizations in other cities which will
be represented in the Providence meet
ings will include:
ton. asi Bufraio. u FSesno' Fs Key ~ Vest Vest. Los Los
Angeles, Pitlsburg, Seattle, Spokane and
Syracuse the Brooklyn League. the
Butte Business Mems association. the
Canadian Manufacturers association, the
Dallas Commercial club. the Dayton
Board OF Trade, The Jacksonville Board
OF Trade, the Jersey City Board OF
Trade, the indianapolis Board Of Trade
Louisville. Oakland, Pasadena. Reading
Saginaw, Scranton, Washington and Will
mington; the Commercial clubs OF st.
Paul, Mimi, New Albany, Ind, and New
While the National Municipal League
and the American Civic association are
distinct organizations, their objects are
allied and many OF those active in the
work are members of both organiza-
tions.
As defined in its prospectus. the object
OF the American Civic association Is "a
more beautiful America" holding that
improved and beautiful environment has
much to do with the political and civic
welfare of a people.
These are the officers OF the league:
President Attorney General Bonaparte;
of Philadelphia. second Ytce-president,
Thomas n. Strong of Portland; third
vice-president. III. Divkson Bruno OF New
Orleans; fourth vIce-president, Edmund
j. James of Chicago; fifth vice-president.
Albert Bushnell Hart OF Cambridge; sec
retary Clinton Rogers Woodruff OF Phil
adelphia: treasurer. George Burnham,
Jr., also OF Philadelphia.
These are the officers OF the American
Civic association: President, ]. Horace
Mcfarland OF Harrisburg: vice-presi-
dents. George Foster Peabody OF New
York. Franklin MacVeagh OF Chicago.
and James d. Phelan of San Francisco;
secretary, Clinton Rogers Woodruff OF
land of New YORK.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-30
MYOPIA TOURNEY BRINGS
GOLF STARS TOGETHER

Myopa's invitation tournament will FUR
nish one OF the greatest events of the
golf year. The list of hose who have ac-
cepted invitations includes. besides the
best players In the Massachusetts,. such
men as Jerome ID. Travers. Fred Herre-
shofr. Walter Travis and a large number
OF the finest golfers In the Metropolitan
districts.
The tournament is purely an invitation
affair. and also OF a private nature, so
that a gallery Is really not expected. the
invitations having been sent out by GER
tain members of the Myopia club. headed
by Hugo r. Johnston. who was instru-
mental in arranging the event. Other
players who have accepted are r. O.
Horstman. z. NJ Byers, John NJ Ward.
]. Reid. Jr., A. w. Tillinghast. DR.. ST.
mon Carr Max Behr G. IB. Macdonald.
while from the Boston district A @.
Lockwood. T. G. r. Kimball, @. II.
Crocker and j. B. Hylan are among those
invited.
Travers has done very we'll in uphold
ing his title as national amateur cham
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-30
r. /. SUNDAY SCHOOLS
CONVENE OCT. 80

on oct. and will be held the 27th
annual convention OF the Rhode Island
Sunday School association. The meet
ings will take place during the morning.
afternoon and evening OF the two DAYS.
and will be at the Calvary Baptist church
Delegates from Sunday schools through
out the state are 90 be present and a num-
Der OF prominent citizens including the
mayor have been procured to address the
convention.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-30
RIVERSIDE MAN
TAXES HIS LIFE
IN THIS CITY

Thomas f. Kennedy. Jr., 81 years DID,
OF Riverside. committed suicide at his
boarding house. Sls Weybosset street. on
Saturday night. The man had endeavor-
ed to kill himself at various times. and
was prevented. but Saturday evening he
managed TO take a large dose OF NOR
phine He was Immediately taken to
the Rhode Island hospital. where he died
FIVE hours later from the effects OF the
drug.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-30
TUGS IGNORED
DISTRESS SIGNALS

A 2o-ton fishing schooner displayed sig
nails OF distress of the shore near Prices
Neck Life Saving station last evening.
The signals we're seen and the matter
reported to Capt Kenyon OF the saving
station He was unable TO secure assist
ance from any OF the tugboat captains I'm
that vicinity, as they were unwilling TO
go out in the night owing TO /he nearness
OF Brenton's Reef to the point where the
vessel lay.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-30
Scituate Masons Flourishing

The meeting of the scituate Chapter OF
Royal Arch Masons was held at the hall
In North Scituate yesterday. The reports
showed the organization to be In a very
hourishing condition. The regular an
nual election was held and after the new
officers had been chosen the members
and their guests sat down to an old-fash-
Toned Rhode Island dinner, which Is one
OF the features OF the annual affair.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-30
STEAMER NEW sHoREHAM
Change Of Schedule Commencing Tues
day, Oct. 1nf.

The steamer New shoreham will be
operated on a tri-weekly schedule between
Providence, Newport and Block Island,
leaving Providence on Tuesdays. Thurs
days and Saturdays at 1913 a. m. due
Newport 100 p. m, Block Island $50 D.
m. Returning. will leave Block Island on
Mondays. Wednesdays and Fridays at
SEQ a m. due Newport 1000 q m. Provi-
dence I.0 p. m --
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-30
Carriages in Collision

carriage owned by Lodowick II. Til
iinghast of I'll Adelaide avenue and driv-
en- by Mark Chabut. collided with the car
Tage owned and driven by Albert Hor-
ton, ala Broadway. about GLE o'cIoch hast
night, on Broad street near Saekett
Chabut was thrown TO the ground. but
was practically uninjured
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-30
State Farmers Escape

George Elliott. alias Henry Peck. es-
caped from the state farm on Saturday
morning. He belongs in Cranston.
Sharles Gibson, colored. % years old. and
Noe Gretoire. "A years OF age. also es-
capped Saturday afternoon or early even
ing-They- wore the regulation Uniform
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-30
Woman Held and Robbed

Angelina de Carlo. OF SAY veazie street
mas reported TO the police OF station 2
mat few days ago two men entered
her house, and while one held her the
other rified a pocketbook OF sli0
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-30

Hon. John Kean United States from New Jersey,
born in Urno Union county N j. Dec 1852 Mr. Kean grad
uated from the College Law School of New York and admitted
the practice of law in his in 1877 He made
practitioner and also became heavily interested
ca institutions his He elected president of the
National SaeBank of New Jersey of Elizabeth n and still holds
this position He is also president of the Manhattan Trust
pany and is interested in many other corporations He
Der of congress when elected to the in 1899.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-30

rood. ooups .'crrse''f Bshi Then Brazilian
baim rsnovatet me. Killed evsry germ. Toot
V 81 % bottles. Now I'm Ike Q girl OF u.
hIsS - \. CLARK kndlAnApobA
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-30
BOWLING.

On Saturday evening a bowling team
from the Cranston Print Works visited
the Phenix House alleys at Phenix and
defeated the Phenix team by taking two
straight strings from the home team. The
last string was taken by the Phenix team
by small margin. Score:
CRANSTON
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-30
m v0nAs VIC 0oUoaED.

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Yuxned me. 10 had esten
away thc part>tios In ny
nose; produced Asthma,
Bronchitis, Rhssmsr
tism; ruined my stozn-
sch; In fact, gone eli
through my systsm.
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Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-24

Mr.. Davidson Lemen returned to
his home in this city Saturday after
attending the Columbia Preparatory
school at New York.
Mr. g. G. Scanlon, of Baltimore, ar
rived home Saturday evening 10
spend Christmas with his parents. Mr.
and Mrs. Samuel Scanlon. on South
Water street
Messrs. Samuel Osborne and c. 8.
Osborne, OF ShepheTdstown, were Wis
itors in this city Monday.
Mr. William Downs, OF Kinkwood,
W. va. returned home Saturday to
spend the holidays with his mother,
on West John street.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Henry Bogert, who
have been spending the past four
weeks with friends 1t Sulpalpa. Okla
homa, returned 20 their home on Win
chester avenue Monday evening.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-24
VIII Hold Oyster Supper.

The ladies of the Episcopal church
will hold an oyster supper In the
parish house on the evening Ct
Monday, December 80. The public is
cordially invited II
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-24

Moxley, the barber will fix you up
nicer for Christmas than any Of the
balance of them. 16-6t.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-24
PERSONAL MENTION

Mr.. and Mrs. M. Shickle, Of Inwood,
are visiting Mr.. John Shickle, at
North Mountain.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Keyser, of
South Raleigh street, left this morn
ing for Chambersburg, where they
will spend Christmas with relatives.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Ardinger are
visiting relatives at ,Williamsport
for several days.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-24

Mrs. William Leas, OF West King
street. left this morning to visit
trends and relatives at Staunton, Va,
for two. weeks.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-24

Mr.. and Mrs. F. M. Yerick and Mr..
and Mrs, G. A. Adams, of South Raj
eigh street, left this afternoon to
spend Christmas with Mr.. and Mrs. ]
Nevin Deatrick, at Chambersburg.