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Putnam patriot., 1908-05-15

Mrs. Fred Shaw Of Bayonne, \ j.. @as the guest Of her -onss Charles K. and Louis shaw, the first of the week returning to hef nome on Wednesday
 The members Of Mfs. Y D. ~ar. gents Bible essss were guests Of Mrs. E. M. Wheaton al her home on Pros peer street: Tuesday afternoon.
 The Webster Business Nen'z As sociatioa are urging the establishment of direct trolley line bet ween that town and Southbridge-
Putnam patriot., 1908-05-15

--Tne first open trolley cf the season made it's appearance in Putnam on Wednesday.
Putnam patriot., 1908-05-15

Miss Mary E. Lowe k entertaining her sister, Mrs. N. (. Landls Of Lake, port, \. Ii.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-28
STARTS ON LAST LEG.
Evans Fleet Only One Day Behind
It's Original Schedule.

When the American battle-ship fleet
leaves callao tomorrow morning, the last
leg OF its long cruise to the Pacific Coast
will be begun. The fleet viii leave only
one day behind its original schedule, and
this delay can easily be made up on the
trip from Callao 10 Msgdalena Bay The
fleet will arrive at Masdalena Bay on
March Is or 16. There will be target
practice at Magdalena Bay, and possibly
fleet maneuvers before the war ships leave
for San Francisco. Secretary Metcalf be-
Iieves the feet will arrive at San Fran
cisco not later than May I5.
The department received unofficial in
formation yesterday of a landslide at
Matueana, Peru. in which a party OF
officers from the battle-ship fleet were
caught. None Of them was injured, how
ever They returned to Lima on a special
train.
The Bureau of Supplies and Accounts
yesterday awarded contracts for furnish
ing several hundred thousand pounds OF
provisions and supplies for the fleets uGe
during target practice at Magdalena Bay.
The food supplies will include $4,000
pounds OF -four, 100000 pounds of fresh
beef 1900 pounds of frankfurters, 5000
pounds of dried beef. milk, &c. These
supplies will be taken aboard the Culgoa
at San Diego. Cal. on March II, aad
shipped TO the feet at Magdalena Bay.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-28
OFFICERS At GARDEN PARTY
Peruvian Minister of War Host at
Gathering in Honor of Americans.
Fleet Taking Aboard Stores PreDa-
ratOry 10 Its Departure from
CaIIaO Tomorrow.

Lima. Feb 27.-The party Of Americans
returned from Mount Meiggs at noon to-
day. and expressed themselves as de-
lighted with the trip. They were much
impressed by the evidence Of the ancient
civilization Of Peru as shown by the
Temple of the Sun, built by the Incas.
the former rulers OF the country.
Gen. Elesperu, minister Of war and
marine. gave a most successful garden
party this afternoon There were 100
guests present. including 800 officers from
the feet. There was dancing. which con-
tinued until O'Clock this evening.
Another bun fight was given this after
noon, at which there was 40O0 spectators,
among whom were 1900 men from the
various battle ships.
Doctors from Lima to-day visited Rear
Admiral Eva-s. who is suffering from a
recurrence of his attacks OF rheumatism.
The prognostic was favorable
Tonight grand banquet in honor or
President Pardo was given on board the
flag ship Connecticut. The guests in
cluded many Of the high Peruvian ofii-
cials. After dark the bay Of Callao
presented a lovely aspect All the war
ships in the harbor were decorated with
vari-colored electric lights. and the other
ships also displayed illuminatiOns. the
CITY of Callao was also brilliantly illu-
minated in honor Of the occasion
The fleet is taking aboard stores Of
provisions here preparatory to its de-
parture Saturday Much regret is ex-
pressed among all classes Of Peruvians
that its stay could not be heightened.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-28
BIRTH OF CHURCH RECALLED.
Metropolitan Baptist Observes It's
Thirtieth Anniversary.

An assemblage that completely filed
the auditorium Of the old chapel of the
Metropolitan Baptist Church last evening
heard the six surviving members OF the
congregation relate experiences connect
ed with the organization OF the parish
thirty years ago yesterday.
Rev ]. Compton Ball. pastor. presided.
and offered tne opening prayers. After
the singing Of hymns. Mrs. Celeste Fer
ris read an interesting paper. telling OF
her reconections OF the founding OF the
church.
This church was established she said,
when there were but few churches in
this section OF the city At that time
this parish extended over all Of East
Washington
Bently J. Murray told Of the persons.
who by their earnest efforts, organized
the parish and built the church
Others who addressed the meeting
were Mrs Sarah Clark, Mrs. Camille
Lowell Mrs Marion J. Mclean. and Mrs.
a. p Taylor.
Out OF the thirty or more persons who
were instrumental in founding the church.
only the five speakers last night, are now
members Of the congregation.
The anniversary celebration viii be con-
tinued this evening. A social entertain
ment in the chapel at which the Ave
original members viii be the guests OF
honor will be the feature.
on Sunday the principal celebration ex-
erciSes will be held in the church build
ing. and the anniversary sermon viii be
preached at the morning service by Rev.
John Compton Ball
The Washington herald., 1908-02-28

The great majority Of men and wom-
en- at the age Of fifty years begin to feel
the first signs of advancing age in
some form OF kidney trouble and blsd-
der weakness. Few are entirely free
found TO clean the system of rheumatic
which is not a disease In itself. but a
symptom OF deranged function of the
kidneys which have become clogged and
sluggish, failing in their duty Of sitting
and straining the poisonous waste mat
ter. uric acid. &c. from the blood. per-
mitting il to remain and decompose. set
Ting about the joints and muscles. caGs-
Ing Intense pain and suffering.
The bladder, however. causes the old
folks the most annoyance, especially at
night and early morning.
A noted authority In a recent article
stated that he has wonderful success with
the old-time vegetable treatment" He
states: "Of sixteen cases Of bladder
troubles and rheumatism which have
been treated with this treatment. only
one very complicated case failed to fully
yield 10 its remarkable influence. II IS
the most harmless treatment have ever
found 10 clean the system OF rheumatic
poisons; remove irritation Of the bladder.
and relieve urinary difficulties OF the old
people II is a true vitaIizing tonic 20
the entire kidneys and urinary structure.
reinvigorating the entire system"
What he terms "old vegetable treat
ment" consists Of the following simple
prescription. the ingredients of which can
be obtained from any good pharmacy at
small cost; Compound Kargon. one
ounce: Fluid Extract Dandelion. one-half
ounce; Compound Syrup sarsaparilla,
three ounces. Shake well in bottle. and
take in teaspoonful doses after each meal
and upon going to bee. also drink plenty
OF water. This prescription. though sim
pie. is always effective in the diseases
and aniictioHs OF the kidneys and blad-
der.
This is published for the Kargon Ex-
tracing Co. Cincinnati. Ohio.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-28
RHEA Is CONFIRMED
Vote in Legislature Stands
81 to rs for AppOintee.>
REPUBLICANS ALL OPPOSED
senator Noel Seeks to Introduce New
Testimony, but He Is Ruled to Be
Out Of order-VigOrOus Debate Be-
fore Gov. SWansOn's Nominee Is
FavorabIy Reported by Committee.
Special to me washington Herald

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Richmond, Va. Feb. H.-After stormy
session, in which numerous orators for
and against the confirmation Of Judge
William F. Rhea, of Bristol, to be cor
poration commissioner to succeed Henry
C. Stuart. resigned. were heard. the joint
assembly of the legislature at midnight
voted to confirm Gov Swanson's ap-
polntee The vote stood 81 to 46
Every vote cast for confirmation was
that of a Democrat. while each of the
nineteen Republicans voted against the
nominee.
The Democrats voting against the con-
hrmation were Senators GraVatt, Gunter,
Saunders, Sims, STROBE. Tucker, Walker,
Harman. Chase. and Wickham, and Dele
gates Breckenridge, Craig, Edwards.
Evans. Lewis. F. NJ. Love. S. II. Love.
Montague, Myers. Powers. Rev, Sterrett
Walker. Weaver. Wilcox, wilkins. and
Wingo. There were but seven of the
legislators absent when the vote was
taken, and Of that number none were
senators.
Wants Another Witness.
Senator Noel Immediately after the
meeting was called to order rose TO a
question OF personal privilege and asked
that the joint assembly allow the evi-
dence of a witness TO be introduced
He stated that the witness would testify
that he had received the telegram alleged
to have been sent by Judge Rhea 10 GER
tain of his followers. and which was the
cause OF the letter written by Henry c.
Stuart. and which has been the cause Of
much comment during the investigation
His request was refused. ana he was
ruled 10 be out Of order.
James r. Cation, Of Alexandra. moved
that the debate be limited when the reso-
luton was read. There was much disap-
proval and a vigorous debate Senator
Sale. Of Norfolk, was speaking 10 the
resolution when Delegate Goolrick. Of
Fredericksburg, moved that the motion
be at once put. This molten served 10 en-
liven the debate, but when the vote was
finally taken ii was overwhelming TO cut
eff the discussion at a fixed time.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-28
COxEY PLANS WORK FOR ALL.
Tells President of Scheme TO Pro-
vide Employment.

Not tenting on the old camp ground
but enjoying the luxuries OF the Shore
ham. Is the way Cen" Jacob S. Coxey.
leader Of the famous zrmy OF unemployed
which stormed the Capitol in 1894. is
living
Gen Coxey is back in Washington,
but bent on a different mission than that
which fourteen years ago brought here
the doughty leader of the empty dinner
pals"
The general has a new idea on how
to provide work for the army of unem-
ployed. He could not rest until he had
conhded his secret to the weilder of the
Big Stick.
His plan is to give everybody employ
ment by the expenditure of millions Of
government moneys 20 be used for the
Improvement OF inland waterways. and 10
pay for the work with revenues derived
from the use Of the waterways or small
annual tax
Gen" Coxey called upon the President
yesterday and was introduced by Dele
gate Andrews, OF New Mexico, He told
the President:
You are the first man ever voted for
who got elected TO the Presidency"
The Washington herald., 1908-02-28
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Q. S. Dept OF Agriculture, Weather Bureau.
Washington, Thursday, Feb. ., 1865 d. N.

L. . Dept OF Agriculture Weather Bureau.
Washington. Thursday Feb 2, 1865 .. NJ
Pressure Is low tonight west Of ths' Mississippi
River, but without precipitation. except in Montana
and the North Pacific States. East Of the MisSis-
sipp River the weather was more or less unsettled
and considerably colder with light rains and SHOWS
except in the extreme South. where il was fair In
the Plains States. the Central Rocky Mountain
region. and the Southwest it is much warmer. and
IN the far Northwest somewhat colder.
The eastward movement Of the Western low pres
sure viii bring on another period Of unsettled
weather with SHOWS over the northern and rains
oSer the southern districts beginning Friday in the
Plains States and the middle plateau and extend
ing Friday night and Saturday into the Gulf States
the central valleys and The Lake region and By
Sunday into the Atlantic States 1t VIII be gen
orally fair Saturday over the western half of the
country. 1t viii be warmer Friday in the central
valleys. the East Gulf States. and the Upper Lake
region. and warmer Saturday in the Lower Lake
region and the Atlantic States. II viii be colder
Friday in the Northwest the Central Rocky Noun
tain region and the middle plateau. and colder
Saturday in the southern plateau. the Plains States
the Missouri, and Upper Mississippi and probably
the Lower Ohio and Lower Mississippi valleys.
The winds along the New England coast will be
fresh westerly. becoming variable by Saturday; on
the Middle Atlantic coast light to fresh westerly
becoming variable; the South Atlantic coast
light to fresh west to northwest becoming variable;
the East Gulf coast light to fresh northeast to
southeast; on the West Gull coast fresh 10 brisk
southery. and Lake Michigan eastery. increasing
Friday night.
Steamers departing Friday for European ports viii
have fresh westerly winds with fair weather 10 the
Grand Banks
The Washington herald., 1908-02-28
EDISON'S CONDITION is CRAVE
Inventor Undergoes Second Opera
tion for Growth in Left Ear.
Bulletin Issued by Physician Says
Patient VIII Probably
Recover

New York. Feb. 2.-Thomas A. Edison.
the inventor, is in a grave condition at
the Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hos
pital at 30 East Sixty-fcurth street,
where a second operation was performed
to-day on his left ear.
The operation was performed by DR..
Arthur B. Duel. Of 254 Madison avenue,
assisted by DR.. John R. Page The con-
sulting physicians were DR.. J. F. McKer-
non and DR.. Gill Wylie. Mr. Edison S
family physician, DR.. J. II. Bradshaw. OF
Orange, y. J., was present at the opera
ton
Tonight a bulletin was issued by the
physicians which read:
"A second operation was performed on
Mr.. Edison this afternoon owing to the
fact that the infection has extended back
into the old wound. He was seen in con-
sultation by Dr. J. F. McKernOn and DR..
Gill Wylie. of New York. and Dr. Brad
shaw. of Orange. While Mr. Edison S
condition is grave it is probable that he
will recover"
The Washington herald., 1908-02-28
TRINITY CHOIR CONCERT.
Song Programme Given Last Night
in Masonic Temple.


in Masonic Temple.
A musical concert was given last night
by the choir of Holy Trinity Church. at
Masonic Temple
Leonard o. Wood sang a barytone solo.
Sonnet d'Amour" Mrs. Mabel Mont
gomery Reilly played a violin solo,
Alteration" Miss Bessie Birch, accom-
panied by Miss Louise Birch. sang q So
prano solo. THE Skylarks Song" Mrs.
Reilly. Mr.. Wood. and Mr.. Durkin sang
a trio. Charles E. Myers sang a tenor
solo, 'Out In the Misty Twilight" Cliff
ton Stump sang a laughing song. Mss
Edna Hardy and Frank Hardy gave a
sketch. entitled "a Mouse Trap"
In the second part OF the programme
the Holy Trinity choir sang Gloria,
Sanetus. and BenedIctus, from Bartholo-
news Mass. Ambrose A. Durkin sang
a bass solo. James O'Shea gave dra-
matte recitations. George A. O'Connor
sang humorous songs. Miss Florence
Bean sang contralto solo, with violin
obligato by Mrs. Reilly. The Holy Trim
ity choir sang several Of Mozart's
masses.
George Herbert Wells organist and
chOirmaSter of Holy Trinity Church. con-
Quoted the programme and the concert
The Washington herald., 1908-02-28
EUROPEAN BANKS DEFRAUDED.
Letter of Credit Photographed and
Reproduction of IL Made.

Paris. Feb 27.-The police are investi-
eating an ingenious swindle involving
s1OOOOO. Six months ago a man deposited
a large sum of money in weIl-known
bank in New York, asking for letter
of credit. which was given to him.
He returned the letter in few days.
saying he had no further use for it. and
withdrew the money from the bank In
the meantime, however. the letter Of
credit was photographed and several clev-
er reproductions were mailed to accom-
plIces, who cashed them simultaneously
in London. Hamburg, Paris, MaTseilles,
Rome. Genoa. Munich. and Vienna
As yet no clew has been discovered that
would lead TO the Identification of the
sWindlerS
The Washington herald., 1908-02-28
MCKINLEY HOME FOR SALE.
Heirs Refuse to Sell Canton Resi-.
dence 10 Memorial Associate,

dence 20 Memorial Association.
Canton. Ohio. Feb. 2Z-The plans NJ
the trustees of the Mckinley National
Memorial Association to take over from
Mrs. n. c. Barber. sister of the late Mrs
Mckinley, the Mckinley home as a me-
mortal gift. has been found impossible.
Heirs to the William Mckinley estate
would not sell at the price, SIS. 900 ten
tatively agreed upon months ago. and the
matter was finally taken into court, with
the result that the property will be Of
fered at public sale.
An order was issued in Common Pleas
Court to-day by Judge Harter. appoint
ing Henry A. Wise. Johnson Sherrick
and Henry W. Mossler board to parti-
ton the property. The order was made
on application Of Attorney Charles r.
Miller, Of Cleveland. representing James
F. Mckinley and other heirs to the Will
lam Mckinley estate
The Washington herald., 1908-02-28
MINERS SCALE TAKEN UP.
Operators and Workers Meet to
Discuss Wages for Coming Year

Indianapolis, Feb. 27.-Committees Of
coal operators from Indiana, Illinois.
Ohio. and Western Pennsylvania were in
conference to-day with committee of the
United Mine Workers Of America on the
the subject Of holding joint conference
to fix on a scale Of wages for the ensu-
ing year.
Ihe miners present were unanimous for
a Joint conference, and President Mitchell.
who left the hospital to be present, took
a decided stand against further DELAY.
II Is said that many Of the operators
have large stocks Of coal on hand. and
Go not fear a suspension Of mining.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-28
coRsETS FOR SOLDIERS.
Paris Modiste Tells Army Officers
Advantages of Her Device.

Nine. Jacques. Paris modiste, now in
Washington, called on Surgeon General
Robert NJ. O'Reiliy, Of the army. at the
War Department yesterday to explain 10
him the advantages which would be OBJ
tained by having army officers wear Nine.
Jacques new corset for mea.
Gen. O'Reilly was NOT In his Office.
Nine. Jacques was entertained by Mai.
NJ w. ireland, assistant to the Surgeon
General
She told Maj. Ireland all about her Won
derful corset, and how army officers
would have no trouble in enduring the
ninety mile horseback ride which Presi-
dent Roosevelt has prescribed.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-28
Hughes 20 Examtne Ch,rgs.

Albany. Feb. 27.-Gov. Hughes stand
tonight that the charges would take the
usual course probably after he has had
opportunity 10 examine them.
The governor win cause a copy of the
charges to be served on the district at
torney. viii give the latter time TO pre-
pare and file his answer. after which the
governor will decide as to whether he
shall refer the charges for hearing to a
commissioner.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-28
nrons nend in Street.

New York. Feb. 27.-Barnett BHdersee.
secretary of the West End Synagogue, g
West Eighty-second street. dropped dead
tonight in Lenox avenue, near lI7th
street. while on his way to attend a re-
ligious service He was accompanied by
his daughter, and had just come from his
home at 213 West 105th street
The Washington herald., 1908-02-28
THOMASES INDICTED
PrOvident Life Officials Held
for ViOlatingLaws.
BOTH ARE RELEASED ON BOND
Insurance Men Accused of Having
Been Unduly Interested In Loans
Made by Company Controlled by
Them-NOt Surprised at Courts Ac-
tion-March 10 Set for Hearing.

New York. Feb. A.-Edward R. Thomas
and Orlando F. Thomas who IS not a
relative. but who has been engaged with
him in skyrocket financial enterprises,
were indicted to-day for violating the in
surance law while they were in control
Of the Provident Life Savings Assurance
Society. which they bought from Timothy
L. Woodruff.
There are two indictments against E
r. and one against O. F. Thomas. They
were filed by the special county grand
jury. which has been investigating bank
ing cases.
It was no surprise to the Thomasos that
they hads been indicted. The grand Jury
preme Court. Criminal Branch. AT $50
o'clock. the indictments having been
drawn overnight
Appear with Counsel.
Half an hour later the Thomases. with
their counsel. ex-Justice John N. Dayy.
OF Rochester. who was specially retained
by them while the investigation OF :he
Provident Life was going on, appeared
before Justice Dowling.
Justice Davy said that both OF the de-
PENDANTS pleaded not guilty. but he would
like 10 have three weeks IN which 20
withdraw the plea. demug to the indict-
ments. or 10 make whatever motion he
thought was necessary.
Justice Dowling thought ;wo weeks was
enough, and March Is was fixed for what
ever action the Thomases may take. II
had been agreed between Assistant Dis
tTiCt Attorney kTestei. who has had
charge Of the investigation. and Justice
Davy that $500 ban on each indictment
was enough, 50 f. r. put up $4,000 and
O. F. $500.
Bonding Company Aids.
The bond vas furnished by the Fidelity
and Deposit Company Of Maryland. and
IN very short time the Thomases were
out OF the Criminal Courts building.
The indictments refer 70 loans which
were made by the Thomases while they
had control OF the Provident Life. and
are based on violations OF section IS OF
the insurance law. which says that no di-
rector or officer Of an insurance company
shall receive any money or any valuable
thing for negotiating, procuring, OF rec
ommending any loan from any such cor
poratiOn. or for selling or aiding in the
sale Of any stocks or securities 10 OF by
such corporations.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-28
MUNSEY BUYS ANOTHER PAPER

Publisher Becomes Sole Owner OF
the Baltimore News.
New York. Feb 27--Frank A. Munsey
has bought the Baltimore News. The
deal was closed tonight between Mr.
Munsey and Charles II. Grasty. the presi-
dent and manager of the corporation.
The purchase makes Mr.. Munsey sole
owner. he has taken over all Of the stock
He viii assume control of the paper next
Monday. The News is an independent
paper politically and viii continue TO be
independent
Mr. Munsey's purpose in buying the
News is 20 add another link TO his chain
or periodicals. He already owns the Bos-
ton Journal, the Washington Times and a
half dozen magazines.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-28
spanish MARQUIS in cen.

New York, Feb. IA young spaniard
calling himself the Marquis de Campo
Nuero was sent TO the Tombs to-day on
charges of defrauding Mai. ]. 6. Wood
ward and various hOtelkeepers and others
with bogus drafts on foreign banks
The Washington herald., 1908-02-28
Local Temperature.

Midnight 90; 2 a. m. IS; a m, IS; 6 a. m, IS;
a. m, %; 10 a m, 81; u noon. 80; D m. 40:
.. m. 56s s 7. N. S2i p. ~. 3; 10 p. n. 80
Maximum Il: minimum. 30.
Relative hnmidty-s a. m S. D m 3: 8 D.
m. 39 Rainfall Is p. N 10 p. M, trace Hours
Of sunshine CT. Per cent Of possible sunshine 60
Temperature same date last year-Maximum. IS;
minimum &c.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-28

London. Feb. 27.-Differences of two
years standing between the Hamburg
American Steam Packet Company and
the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company
over traffic to New York and the West
Indies have been settled
The Washington herald., 1908-02-28
Casio Ell. HI. Vet.

Atlantic City. Feb. 27.-Capt Mark
Casio. the hero Of the steamer Chero-
kee. hove into port at Port Norris to-day,
and shipped 5000 pounds Of Goldfish TO
market.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-28
Minstrel SHOW and Daucr.

At the minstrel show and dance OF St
Stephens altar boys, at Carroll Institute
Hall. for the benefit OF St. AIMS Infant
Asylum. the programme given Wednes-
day evening was duplicated last night.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-28
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS

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change Of address, locally or By NAL. II
the paper is not icing serTed regularly OF
satisfactorily. make prompt complaint By tele-
phone CT postal card II Is the ain TO fur
uiSh perfecr service. and home subscriber
VIII contribute 70 this end b. reportins at
Oncs any 4id al defGencieL Telephons.
Main SOo
The Washington herald., 1908-02-28

Philadelphia, Feb. 2.-Seven mills in
Manayunk. a suburb, have shut down on
account of a food in the SchuyldIl River
from yesterdays heavy rains. More than
5000 operatives are idle.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-28

Boston, Feb. 2L-AIrs. Hetty Green left
here tonight for her home. in New York.
She denied, through a friend, that her
daughter Sylvia had become engaged TO
Matthew Astor Wilks, Of New York.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-28
Goes to sIeen ON rrnclz.

Canandaigua, n. T.. Feb. Z7-While
asleep on the tracks of the Rochester
and Eastern Trolley Railroad. Richard
Conroy, a farm hand. was run over and
killed.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-28
Rider Thrown and KiIIed.

Dayton. Ohio. Feb. &C. D. Anderson,
an official Of the National Cash Register
Company. was thrown from his horse sc-
day and killed