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PWB mm. THE BOSTON SUNDAY DECEMBER 81, 1905. PROVIDENCE. Work Planned for Railroad Tunnel. Money Asked for to Lay Metropolitan Parks.

i corner of Pros pert and Division ms. it woo the home of Mrs Wceden, whose will act apart estate for the purpose. A matron has been engaged for the home, and the start there will bo but six inmates admitted, j.v I The members of the police force have 1 0.0 i been much Inconvenienced this week I through the holding up of their salaries, a ommittee on police and lined to approve the pay rolls because of the fact that certain had not lUttted into the police pension fund certain personal gifts which they had received. Under the pension adopted by the city council all of this kind art- required to revert to this fund, and although many recugniM this clause unjust, thev are mindful of the fact that it Is the law, and that it should toe observed until the obnoxious clause expunged. city is fast recovering from the whloh TAUNTON.

Out PROVIDENCE, Dec 30 The general assembly will reconvene Tuesday under 1 smallpox attack, as a result condition of things than there are six patients at the detention a different condition or things tnari They have nearly recovered. prevailed at the last meeting, when the a( present there are no 60-day limit was exceeded, and there nf other cases developing. as a divided responsibility among the leading republicans. Then there was no WOONSOCKET, real captain of the party in the eapito! i WOONSOCKET, Dec new city building. Gen Brayton is now the man government will be Inaugurated Monday at the helm.

morning at 10 at Harris hail There were whisperings that the in city hall building. City Clerk Wll- Brayton men would make an attempt Ham C. Mason will administer the oath to secure for Speaker Burlingame tho of office to Tton A delard Archamhault, the new mayor, and the latter will nd- the new city eoun- aldermen and organise Immediately uraMon. Charles E. nuuinrrs ur- ClCCtSd of Got Brayton ever smee tin1 aldermen and Ralph P.

Dalgnault ana perhaps bmoro. Ho president of the council. of the very few republican office hold- ln tjie evening the city council will era who went through the two ielect the city officers. The opposition to administration of Gov Gary in unseat oeu, a fy Holier as overseer of the poor and a canvass of the legislature in has been quashed, but there will be a interests shows that ho will undoubted- i for the election of a sewer coolly be the auditor and the state tnsur- niissinncv to succeed Joseph Meunler, ance commissioner again. i whose term has expired.

George D. The inauguration plans at the Valois is stated to be In the lead in will be modern and up to date. All or i this race. In the republican caucus for the outdoor demonstration, with the ex- officers there will be strong oppo- ception of the artillery salute to the gjtfon. it Is reported, to the support of governor, and the proclamation ot the Frank P.

as pli Ui 1 mi. t. 11. i plumbing in fact that he has been sworn in as the The have hereto- chief executive from the front balcony, fore approved of his without have been omitted. 'much opposition, but it is said that E.

Hope, who lost the office on a tech- lt was veritable Christmas present nicallty when It was first created, will that the New York, New Haven strong support in the caucus. Hartford railroad brought 10 the people Whether this will be enough to land of small estate at the banks of, the See- In office cannot be determined until konk river. The big tunnel under the Monday afternoon. There will be no op- city to extend a mile or two toward for other offices. Is jroinc through without doubt I The announcement made during the and bv the first of March some 40 week that Charles Tiberghien Bro, families the vicinity of Amey and the French capitalists of Tourcoing.

Gano ate will ha vs found new dwelling France, promised to build a big places mil! here in the year Just closing, have The place selected by the railroad again decided upon Woonsocket as the management for the east end of the place to locate, was received with much proposed tunnel has lung been called favor. Early this year, the city granted the off Few people this company exemption from taxation had any real idea where the railroad for 10 years on a. $500,000 plant, pro- would fiave its tunnel emerge at the vided it should be built and In opera- Seekonk but the representatives of the tlon within a year. The plant was not road have been buav tor months, and It built, because, it is said, of a trouble is admitted that they could not have se- over a proper site and also because of looted a better location. tariff questions which were before con- he tenement houses were bought in gross.

Tiberghien Bro have de- at fair prices and the owners quickly I cided definitely to locate in Woonsocket received all thev asked for them, with- I if an exemption can be secured and if any delay Mrs O'Neil, who had the railroad company will connect its the possibility of (he New York. Now i Haven A Hartford railroad taking off the car si rvice tween Newpori i and Fall River and substituting an trie trolley system, which will give i Newport a more fmiueht of Ciifs between here and Huston via Full River, and to Providence as well. The rletgymsui the Btiptisl and Methodist churches are preparing td hold anion services during the winter months on Sunday afternoon In the opera house or perhaps in some other large auditorium, as was done last License CofnitiBslonars Gal! Attention interesting, BROCKTON. Big Crowd Will Witness the Inauguration. to Law.

when the season ended there wus found a small deficit after all the hills had been paid, and the difference was made up among the clergymen. ATTLEBORO, TAUNTON. 30 The inauguration of iho new city government next Monday to bring out a record breaking attendance, find result of the proceedings awaited with unusual Interest, due in part to the numerous candidates for different offices which will be tilled on that dajb The inaugural address of Mayor- elect John B. Tracy will, it said on good authority, be much shorter than those of his predecessors in office, but selectmen are divided on will be pithy and to the point. The Agitation In Favor of Increased Police Protection.

ATT UK BOKO, Dec police question will furnish a lively discussion at the coming town meeting. There is an effort being made to have the number of patrolmen increased from two to ten and an appropriation of $10,000 Is mayor-elect has ideas of own on municipal administration, as foreshadowed during his campaign, and will embody most of them lu his address. He will dispense with much of the reviewing and statistics, which have made the addresses of some former mayors formidable in length, and will confine himself for the most part to suggestions and recommendations by which, in his opinion, the administration of different departments can be conducted mors economically and efficiently. While changes most of the elective the question. A painters' and decorators' union was organised here Thursday.

The officers are U. A. Adams pres, Hiram Brown vice pres, E. J. Milligan rec sec, R.

J. Hawes fin aec, Frank P. Holbrook Ayers cond, W. Kenney warden, J. E.

Farris, Charles Goodhue and j. Tippens Occident Rebekah lodge. I. O. O.

elected these Wednesday as follows; Ada Thurber noble grand, Mrs Frank Young vice grand, Miss Welle Anthony rec sec, Miss Carrie Anthony tin see, Mrs H. L. Thurber tress. Mrs Mary W. Potter of Mrs R.

B. Macdonald trustee. The public library received yesterday valuable gift from James E. Blake, offices were confidently predicted short- a prominent jewelry manufacturer, it ly after the city election, it predicted tl set of steel engravings of every prayed the Lord that she might always live and die in the same house, owned her dwelling on the site of the tunnel mouth, and she was strongly sentimental, for her family had lived and there before her. The old lady way encouraged with an offer of $1000 extra, and this' is the single instance, it is related by the railroad representatives, of anv unusual figure being paid, II is stated that by the first of March the big tunnel will be begun, and that it would not be surprising if the work was started before that time.

It is known that there are plans for the enterprise already In sight and the scheme Is said to be to dig from the east end where the lands have already been bought. The scheme calls for a large railroad bridge across the Seekonk river, near the Twin Islands, and for an extensive system of spur tracks on the river banka in East Providence. The railroad has until 1909 to complete the construction, according to the bill passed In the recent session of the legislature. Just where the west end of the tunnel will be located In the center of the city is as much a mystery as was that of the east end. There have been rumors that the city end of the tunnel would be near the ancient First Baptist meeting house, and close by the state arsenal.

spur The cost of the metropolitan parks system has been estimated, and board will ask the general assembly, at the session in January, for a bond Issue of $500,000 as a starter in the talked-of matter. It Is stated by Commissioner Henry A- Barker that that sum will be sufficient to secure quite a number of the properties which have been enumerated Tn the plans of the commission to make the scheme one of the greatest public features of the state for generations to come. It ie said by the commissioners that quite a few of the localities which it is desired to enconipa.xs in the chain of parks along the northern rivers of the state are in danger of destruction and that during the past year or two several of the most picturesque points have been denuded of trees, bowlders and other attractions of nature. The bond Issue will be vigorously plant with the main line by track. It is a general feeling that the city should give the concern what it desires in exemption In order to secure the industry.

Several other cities in New England have made a bid for the plant, but Woonsocket has been most favored, although the citizens here were not oh broad in offering inducements aa they were in other places. The past experience with manufacturing plants established by French and Belgian capitalists In Woonsocket is a strong argument for having the plant come here. The La Fayette, River Spinning, Guering Spinning, I.oridan Worsted, Montrose Worsted. Alsace Worsted, Fall Yarn and American paper tube mills were placed here through the agencies of capitalists of these countries. They were greatly Influenced to come hers through the influence of Hon Aram J.

Pothier, who is also promoting the location of the new concern here, and are all employing good help steadily. The company proposes to erect a $500,000 plant which will give employment to several hundred hands. New day is a legal holiday In Rhode Island and will be observed extensively In Woonsocket, especially by the French-speaking people. All 6f the bigger stores wdll be closed, business suspended In the banks and most of the mills and the day given up to enjoyment. There are no special attractions for the day, with the exception of the inauguration of the city government.

urged by the commission to the legisla lure tide winter. The commissioners sav banks are all eager for Rhode Isfend bonds and that they oan be issued at percent. In the district comprising the metropolitan park system there are 360,000 people and the ix- abie property is about $345,000,000. The of Providence it is stated will be no greater than the gross amount the city receives from one of the franchise corporations, and about one-third of that paid in by the street ear company as the special tax. The growth of the oity this year has been quite remarkable, and there are now said to be more structures in the course of erection than at any New period in the history of the city.

The big buildings now going along include tne $800,000 postoffice and the OOO state armory. There are more than 25 new dwellings half finished in the east side avenues of the city, and the year ends with more large industrial blocks erected than for many years past. I Almost all of the manufacturing plants in the textile line in and out of the city have increased their capacity and added to the storage quarters. This is true of the cotton as well as the worsted and woolen goods mills. The new structures are to be found on the independent as wrell as the so-called trust mills of the woolen Industry.

Next Friday evening at Infantry hall the annual charity ball under the auspices of tno Rhode Island exchange for work will take place. The affair every year interests not only the people connected with the charities of the city, but the socially prominent as well. The event this time will be on a much more elaborate scale than ever before. The preparations indicate that an effort will be made to make up for the loss of the Trocadero dances which have been of such moment to the social set about the state for many years past. decorations are to be unique and artistio, unlike some of the displays of somber trappings of the charity evGnts in the dancing line of years gone by.

There are numerous Boston visitors promised and the sale of tickets for their use haa been uncommonly good. The patronesses of the charity dance are Mrs Robert Ives Gammell, Mrs William Goddard, Mrs Elisha Dyer, Mrs Alfred M. Coates, Mrs William Grosvenor, Mrs Rosooe Stetson Washburn, Mrs Henry F. Lippitt, Mrs Henry Pearce, Mrs Howard O. Mrg Walter A.

Pock, Mrs William B. Weeden, Mrs James E. Sullivan, Mrs Stephen O. Metcalf, Mrs Howard Richmond, Mrs Clias. E.

Longley. Mrs Frank A. Say lea, Mrs T. Sedgwick Steele. PAWTUCKET.

New City Government Will be Inaugurated Monday. PAWTUCKET, Dec new city government will be inaugurated Monday forenoon in Hutchinson hall. The program will not differ materially from that of previous years. After Mayor Higgins his message, the two bodies will meet and organize for the year, name committees and decide on the dates for holding the regular meetings. The new president of the aldermen will be William Wood of ward 0, and the president of the lower branch will be the present Incumbent, Charles W.

Hughes. The present council clerk, Frank L. Hatched, will be reelected. There are several important matters to come before the oity council early in the year, but it will be some time before these are presented, as time will be required for the new committees to become familiar with their duties. Monday evening there will be held the annual meeting of the school committee, tout little will be other than to organize and name the officers and com mlttees.

For superlr tendent of schools an office to be filled at this meeting, it is said that Frank O. Draper, superintendent at Hyde Park, Mass, will be chosen as successor to Maurice Jrlen, the present superintendent, ext Wednesday the Elizabeth Hlg- bv those who profess to know that now it is probable that most of the present city officials who come up for reelection will be retained. Many of the members of the new city council, however, have refused to pledge themselves on any office or candidate, and this is said to be causing the officials some little uneasiness. The friends of City Treas Temple predict his reelectfon, and tho.so of City Messenger Sc udder are also said to be confident of the outcome. City Auditor Harrle A.

Cushman is opposed for reelection by KUwuird A. Searle, who formerly held the office, and there are one or two candidates for about everything else in sight. There are 23 canaidsites eligible lor appointment as put re I men, and most of them aspire to positions. It is said that seven new appointments are shitea, but as there are now five special officers on regular beats the appointment ot this number would not create any big slmkeup In the department. The mayor-elect has a number oi appointments to make outside of the police, the most desirable being a member of the board of health, sealer of weights and measures and a regtstrat of voters.

The latter position will not be filled until after inauguration day. The local license commission, at meeting this week, has again called the attention of the licensed liquor dealers to the law," so called, which has come prominently into public attention of late. local commissioners, in warning the dealers, call their attention more particularly to the clause ut their licenses which requires tne removal of anything wntch interferes with a view of the licensed premises, and or- cerH them to comply strictly with the law on this point. The druggists, too. giv6n the same notice, though heretofore they had not been troubled In this respect.

The action of the commissioners was not unexpected, in view of the prominence which has been given the matter in the past few weeks. Some years ago a previous commission decided to enforce the law, and made matters exceedingly uncomfortable for some of the liquor dealers. Their successors were more lenient, and gradually the licensed saloons went back to their former etatus. The police have been requested to report upon the observance of the by the licensed dealers, and as a result of their investigations it is quite probable that extensive changes will oe required in some of the saloons. MIDDLEBORO, Events of Past Year Not 8o Bad After All, Say Citizens.

MIDDLEBORO, Doc 30-Looklng back over the 12 months now almost past, citizens unite in the sentiment that they have been the best Middleboro has seen a score of years. The most prominent happening in the period has been the location of the Keith shoe here, which, in a few weeks, it is expected, will have added 700 additional hanclis to the employer of the town. The matter was all arranged during the past three months, and a modern, epacloua factory is now about ready for occupancy by the firm. From this great start, other matters are springing up, all of which will be of great benefit to the town. Ice fishing tn Lakeville will be a popular sport this year, as legislation passed at the session of 1905 removes the application of section 88 of chapter 91 of revised which allowed fishing with but a single line per person, either when ice fishing or otherwise.

The repeal of the law gives the 10-trap quota to each fisherman, and It is calculated the sport will be appreciated. The town accepted! the section of the revised laws a couple of years ago, and it was not long afterward that the sportsmen began to regret it. The will hold a watch- night service Sunday night, with the service starting at 11 and continuing till after the new year opens. The fire department has received share of work this week, with three alarms on three days, One proved to be a false alarm, and the others were for small fires which were extinguished without the aid of the department. tn each instance, however, the men were given a long pull with the machines.

Rev Charles J. Ketchum, rector of the church of Our Savior, will close his services with the church tomorrow. He haa had charge for the past five years, arid during that period has had a pleasant pastorate. He intends to make his home in Boston, and for a time will not assume charge of any church. The members of Mayflower lodge, A.

F. and A. of which he has been chaplain for the past four years, will attend a special service Sunday night at 8:80, which will be his closing service. It is to be held in commemoration of the feast of St John. Dr W.

L. Faxon of this town, who has a large acquaintance throughout the state, of his experiences as a surgeon 1 the union forces during the civil war, Thursday night, before the Unitarian club. He was attached to the 32d Mass volunteers for some time and he also had charge of a large hospital at Sharpsburg. WHITMAN. Building Boom of8izable Now Weil Under Way.

WHITMAN, Dec town haa been enjoying a building boom of more than ordinary proportions in the past few months, and the pleasant weather has extended it well into the winter. Even now new cellars are being prepared for the spring building, and unless all signs fail more houses will be constructed next year than In any previous year in the history of the town. The present builders do not seem to be investing for rental purposes, but for homes. The cottage is the prevailing tvpe, with here and there a two-tenement house, the lower part to be occupied by the owner and the upper part for rental. The carpenters and con- i-actors say that next spring many new buildings will be commenced and that the outlook is encouraging for the material prosperity of the town.

Rev Daniel Cookeley, formerly pastor of the First Baptist church here, haa been verv successful In his work at Washington, Ind. Both he and his wife have scored successes. Mrs Cooksley is an accomplished violinist, and has appeared in concerts there. Rev Mr Cooksiey was pastor here for do year, but he made many warm friends. The annua) installation of ot the A.

R. and W. R. C. will take jdace Tuesday evening at Grand Army Mr and Mrs M.

F. Bragg at Ahitead, are guests of Mr and Mrs EL A. Parker, Park av, Mr and Mrs Charles D. Nosh of Bos ton, former residents, are guests ot County Treas Albert Davis. James E.

Bates, commander of the iMvmouth county G. A. has aooeptad un invitation to Instal the officers of T. L. Bonney post and corps on the even ing of Jan 13.

Mrs Carl Cady and daughter of Marshfield are guests of George Peterson, Harvard st. The new run has commenced in some of the local nhoe factories, and the eyt- president of the United States, wttn each picture there a short sketch of the principal events and happenings of each President's term. Fr Blanchette left Wednesday for his new field in Fall River. Tuesday evening lie wus tendered a farewell reception by the Laurler club and members of Ht parish, and was presented a purse of money and a gold watch. l3r W.

F. Mlfot made the presentation address. Tuesday Attleboro company, U. K. of voted to hold a military ball on Feb 18.

ft will be a grand affair and many companies of the state will attend. Uol 8. O. Blgney Is halrman of the committee, Frank Waugh secretary and Horace P. Crowell treasurer.

Tuesday the class of '96, high school, held a pleasant reunion. After the banquet there were toasts by Miss Louise Wetherell, Earl Kent. Miss Amy White, Miss Elsie Wells, Miss Edith Claflin and Miss Helen Roberts. The first services in the new St Rose Catholic church held Monday morning. Mass was celebrated by Rev P.

S. McGee, and Fr Blanchette preached a sermon. The edifice was beautifully decorated for the occasion. The new church is located at Hebron- ville and haa a seating capacity of 300. Contests Which Will Follow Inauguration, WILL TURKEY DINNER.

TO GET REWARD. Clly's 25th Anniversary tha Coming Protection. In the event of the promotion of Maj Nutter to the colonelcy of the corps of coast artillery, shortly to be made vacant by the promotion of Col James A. Frye to be adjutant general, the friends of Capt Norris O. Danforth of the 9th company, located in tins city, are suggesting his promotion to be major of the 3d battalion, comprising the companies from New Bedford, Fall River, Brockton and this city.

Capt Danforth has commanded the local company for ever 15 years, and rose fron. the ranks to his present position. He Is the senior captain of the battalion, and during the period of his command the company lias steadily attained to a point of efficiency excelled by few in the stato. Rev George Malcolm Taylor of Wood- NORTH ATTLEBORO. NORTH ATTLEBORO, Dec F.

W. Lamina, pastor of the church of the Immanuel, received a call this week to the pastorate of several Vermont holiness churches in the vicinity of Bing- hemton. While Mr Domina has mode no definite decision, several or hia close friends believe that he will accept. The announcement was made this week that the increase In the volume of business done at the postoffice this year warrants the securing of an additional room. Consequently the office will be made half as large again.

Eva and Dion.vs lodges of the Deutscher order elected this week. Dlonys lodge chose the following: George Sorrles OB, Herman Steiter UB, Martin Klaus sec, Nicholas Shieklo treas, Frank Seholtz fin sec. Eva loage e.acted Mrs Marie Becker OB. Mrs Henrietta Donnell UK, Mrs Louise Doering sec, Mrs Elizabeth Klee treas, Mrs Joanna Seholtz fin see, and Mrs Nicholas shfekle manager. Mr and Mrs George Sorrles, two of tho best-known German residents of the town, celebrated on Christmas day the 34th atmiversary of their marriage.

Guests to the number of 50 enjoyed a turkey supper. Esther Rebekah lodge has elected Miss Josephine Thompson NG. Mrs Henry Hoffman VG, Miss Emily Loughlin sec, Miss Mable E. Kent, fin sec and Mrs Robert G. Sample treas.

NORTH EASTON. Provide bury, will assume the pastorate of 8t Episcopal parish in the middle of February. The pastorate has been vacant since the death of Rev Morton Stone some months ago. The new rector, Rev Mr Taylor, is a Vlr- by birth, and finished his theo- oglcal education at the Cambridge theological seminary. He was ordained by the bishop of Massachusetts and was for a time curate at Trinity church in Boston, and also at St George's church, New York, under Rev Dr Ratnsford.

Rev E. E. Atkinson, who has been acting as rector of the pariah since the death of Rev Mr Stone, will continue in that capacity until the Installation of his successor. According to the report of manager Coleman, the municipal lighting plant has made the best showing in years. The report shows a profit of more than $7000 on the plant with a decrease in operating expenses while the commercial business Is constantly increasing.

PLYMOUTH. National Civic Federation Honors Plymouth Young Man, PLYMOUTH, Mass, Dec EJ. C. Nazro of this town, who has charge of the welfare work of the Plymouth cordage company, has been appointed as consulting expert of the welfare department of the National civic federation of which August Belmont of New York is president and Grover Cleveland chairman of the ex ecutlve committee. Mr Nazro has been here for a number of years connected with the Plymouth cordage company, and he Is a graduate of Harvard college.

Last winter he was sent to Panama by the Panama canal commission, where he looked after the welfare work of that place. The welfare department of the civic federation gives special consideration to such subjects as light, ventilation, drinking water, educational work and a number of other topics which tend to the improvement of the wage condition. Wednesday evening a very enjoyable dancing party was given in Pythian hall by Miss May Hill, Miss Emma Brown, Miss Louise Washburn and Miss Margaret Heath. Mrs Edward Atwood and Mrs Henrv Cole were the matrons. A committee of 15 to consider all appropriations of the town for the coming year includes Henry W.

Barnes, James E. Bartlett, James W. Cooper, Elkanah Finney, Charles B. Harlow, Thomas F. Harney, Charles P.

Hatch, Charles P. H. Harris, Gideon F. Holmes, Isaac Jackson, Nathaniel Lanman, George Mabbatt, George H. Pierce, Nehemlah Bavery and Henry G.

Whiting. Pilgrim lodge, K. and Myles Stan- dieh court, Ik K. at their meeting this week voted to donate annually a sum of money to the Jordan hospital fund. A number of other about town have also voted to subscribe to the fund.

At tho rsgular meeting of Mary AUer- ton Rebekah lodge officers were elected for the year. Mrs Ellen Meredith was chosen noble grand and Mrs Eliza M. Brown vice grand. The lodge has received an invitation from Peerless Rebekah lodge of Brockton to visit them on the evening of Jan 8. Evelyn lodge of Kingston and Willing Hand lodge of Hyannis were also invited to be present at that time.

The annual business meeting of the Plvmouth alumni association was held in the ldgh school building Friday evening After the meeting there was musical followed by refreshments. 1 Hathaway of this town .1 for Nassau on Friday to Join her onG; nd who is spending the winter Holiday Entertainments Pleasure for Many. NORTH EASTON. Dec annual entertttinmertt and dance of the Unitarian society was held in Ames Memorial hall Monday evening, and was one of the prettiest parties of the season, The entertainment comprised music by an orchestra, feats of legerdemain distribution of gifts, followed by dancing. The floor was in charge of Joseph R.

Clarke, assisted by Edward M. Carr. The First Baptist church on Centre st was the scene of a very pleasing Christmas tree and concert, Mondayj evening, when a very appropriate program carried out in an excellent manner. The auditorium was prettily decorated with evergreens and cut flowers, which added greatly to the contrast of the tree, which stood In the lecture room loaded with all sorts of gifts and sweet remembrances. The program consisted of singing and speaking by scholars of the Sunday school, all of winch was rendered in a splendid manner.

After the entertainment the presents from the tree were distributed. Jolly Dozen, a club of young people was entertained Tuesday evening bv Roy L. Hayward at his home on Foundry st. The feature was the distribution of gifts from a tree. Mis Havward served a luncheon, A The Browning club was entertained Tuesday evening by Mrs Albert Eastman The subject of the meeting was work in Pioneer Days.9’ Mrs H.

Coggan was in charge. Mrs Anna C. Ames remembered her band boys Christmas by giving tbem $5 gold pieces. The coins were placed In a small box, which was Inclosed by boxes of the same. color.

It was quite a surprise to the The 75th birthday anniversary of Joseph W. Calef was observed at his home on Washington st on Monday. Neighbors and friends in numbers and the evening vvah parsed pleasantly. Mr Calef received a number of presents. There were representatives of four generations present.

Mr and Mrs Calef live In the house which was the birthplace of His father, Rev L. B. Bates, BROCKTON, Dec, Inauguration of Frederick Bradford as mayor of this city, and the incoming of the new city council next Monday, will not differ greatly from Inaugurations In other years, save for the unusual number of spirited contests that are promised. Rev William Morrison, pastor of the First Universalis! church, will offer prayer, City Clerk Packard will administer oath, Mr Bradford will then read inaugural. Because of the silence of the incoming mayor on Important questions, St not possible to forecast his attitude on of concern to taxpayers and citizens generally.

He has voiced Ills Intention of giving Brockton a businesslike, economical administration, and friends say that he will sound in no uncertain tones a desire for the most careful consideration of the city's finur- elal condition. the coming year every member of the city who has anything important or practical, anything which he is of vital concern affecting the welfare and happiness ol' whole city, will, I trust, feel lree to call upon the mayor at ail for ills cooperation, let the impression go forth that the mayor is sufficient in himself, tlmt he is not willing to listen to advice, counsel or suggestions. Loyalty to this city and to Its will, I hope, be our guida, and In working for Brockton with the true Brockton spirit you will find me ready and willing to oo everything possible, said he to associates in the city council this weea, Mr Bradford's first official act of Importance to the whole city will be the appointment of City Marshal Boydon's successor. For weeks the subject lias been one of extraordinary Interest. Mr Bradford has remained as mum as un oynter.

Hence the flood of rumors. Maj Charles Williamson, Frank Crocker, Daniel W. Packard of the staff Nathan Leach, Capt George A. Jov of the poltco force, inspectors William 8. Allen and Charles W.

Grose, Capt Benjamin G. Chase, Ex-Alderman Walter Lano and others are mentioned as possibilities. men and the man whom I have is what the mayor-elect says. For of there is to be one of the most interesting contests of the day. Seif-declarvd candidates are: Ex-Alderman Charles r.

Green of ward 3, A. M. Keyes. C. Mowry and Mr Thorne.

The latter has made a personal canvass and the assurances he has received, coupled with the record dr the past two years, which he to as hia chief leads him to believe he will be reelected, A liV Dr P. Gleason and Dr A. C. Smith arc making a thorough canvass for tho position of city physician, now held by the former. Democratic and socialist candidates will be nominated well, but It is generally agreed, In view of the make-up of the city government, that tho real Issue will be between the republican candidates, in this as In other contests.

Both appear confident regarding the outcome. Walter I. Lane and James J. Dowd are candidates for city solicitor. Mr Lane was displaced by Mr Dowd two years ago.

He hopes to reverse the situation this time, he says. Mr Dowd has not been inactive during the past few weeks and says he Is not yet reconciled to a retirement to private life. I For the position of assessor, with uncomfortable salary which goes with it, Leonard Caswell and L. 1 ranklln Howes are aspirants. Mr Caswell is occupying the office at present The election of a member of the board of overseers of the poor for three years has brought Into line for the pface William 8.

Bamford, present clerk of the board, and Warren T. Copeland, whom he displaced, and surprises are prophesied. Republicans appear to agree upon the reelection of City Treas Wltlllam H. Emerson, City Engineer Charles R. vei- ton, City Clerk DeWitt C.

Packard, City Messenger Seth L. Prench, Tax Goilec- tor E. Francia Pope and Water Commissioner Horace Kingman. will name a candidate for every pfa.ee and will vote for none says Alderman-elect Andrew Clancy, the lone socialist elected to the upper hoard, Alderman Edward Gilmore says democratic candidates will also be nominated. Mr and Mrs N.

Paine of Mansfield To Celebrate Golden Wedding. MR AND MRS HENRY N. PAINE, Who Celebrate Their Golden Wedding at Mansfield. MANSFIELD, Deo and Mrs Henrj N. Paine will celebrate their golden wedding tomorrow, when Mr and Mrs Paine will sit down to a turkey dinner surrounded by the members of their family at their home at the junction of Channey and Central sts.

Mr Paine is one of the veteran locomotive engineers of the old Boston and Providence road and few of those men who were associated with him in the early days of railroading are now alive. He was born in Mansfield In the old homestead directly opposite his present residence. VI years ago Iasi Feb 8. His parents were Nelson Paine of Mansfield and Belinda Shaw of Foxboro. At tho age of 17 he entered the employ of the railroad company at the local station.

At 2o. he began and was in due time given charge of tho throttle of the New Bedford express train. Mr Paine took the train Into Boston in the morning from here and mede his return trip at night. It took 45 minutes to make the run to Boston. Mr Paine retired in 1885.

He was formerly a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Engineers, He joined St James Masonic lodge many years ago, took the higher In Bristol command cry, K. and joined the lodge of erfec- tion In Boston. Mrs Paine was born In Foxboro Nov Jmt, a daughter of Joseph Belcher and Mary M. Bacon Belcher. She was a member of the Foxboro Baptist church before marriage, and 38 years ago the names of Mr and Paine were enrolled In the membership of the Mansfield Congregational church.

Their marriage took place in Foxboro. Rev Isaac Smith, pastor of Baptist church, performed the ceremony, they have always resided here. Of five children born to them, two are Alfred Brown of Providence and Henry N. Paine Jr of Dorchester. They have two grandchildren.

Mr Paine has a brother, Frederick Paine of this place, who was identified with the railroad company nearly all his active career, and two sisters, Mrs Sumner Bragg of Springfield and Miss Chloe S. Paine, who resides with her brother Henry Mrs Paine has two sisters. Mrs Hiram Buck of Brockton and Mrs Herbert iu. Cobb of Chicago and a brother, Joseph A. Belcher of Foxboro.

Mr Paine is justly proud of the fact that his golden wedding two others of his family have recently celebrated similar brother I-red- eriek and Ids sister, Mrs Bragg. Charge That Roberts and Ham Conspired. in Attleboro Court at Blanchette Hearing. Lad Accused of Turning Signal Lights, the fire stations for the equipment and no men who could be assigned to tno Mellon, II. A.

Poole, W. M. Thompson. George E. Fisher, rank E.

Packard and others versed In Insurance and protective needs thoroughly believe would be advantageous to the city and justify itself in greatly decreased fire losses. of bethel, East Boston, resided there and preached in the Alice Lanman, a teacher of the Boston schools, Is visiting her mother, Mrs N. C. Lanman, Allerton st. home for Indigent and infirm fe will be kwv ut I NEWPORT, NEWPORT, Dec naval circles much disappointment has beer, expressed because of the delay in returning the several submarine torpedo boats to the torpedo station from the Brooklyn navy yard, where they have been undergoing repairs since early last summer.

The large seamen gunners' class has completed terms for the year at the station and had no instruction or experience with these boats. I wm4 have discussing. square-top church FAiRHAVEN, Stephen 8 Davis, engineer of the relief lightship 58, which was sunk near her statton Dec 10, will report for duty on the Boston lightship on Monday. It is expected that lightship 71. now at Norfolk, will be sent north to relieve the lightships In this district in a short time.

When she arrives Capt Jorgensen will be placed In command and the new on that vessel will be re- crow now on tha-t Frank Phalen. formerly pastor of the church of the Unity, ort.es- tcr who has accepted tne call to the pastorate of the Unitarian Memorial fhureh recently erected H. H. Rogers will preach this morning and evening. Hia duties as pastor will begin Jan 1.

Forty-five marriages have been re- orded In the town clerk office this vearedthe number being in vember when there were 10. Last year thAsnFalrhavmnS grows, the ifumter of ii, ap TAHSCB 1. W0T6 i9 tills vear compared with 80 for 9104. The record In 1902 was 103 The largest number occurred in when there were 11, and March had 10. Exceptional importance is associated with the incoming year, which marks the 25th anniversary of the incorporation of Brockton as a city and the 250th anniversary of the founding of old Bridgewater, whence it sprung.

Ar- rangemnts are being made to comuiem- orate the two events, the Old Bridgewater historical Bociety assuming the leadership In this. Baalis Sanford, for 54 a leading and eminently respected retail merchant here, voices the sentiment of most business men when he says: "Mv faith In Brockton Is scond onlv to my faith In the Almighty. In my long on the street 1 have been privileged to witness its growth from a village to a busy town and from a town to a city of Importance in the commonwealth, with characteristics which impel visitors to compare it to the hustling communities of the west Every year has added to my profound faith In Brockton and strengthened mv conviction that it is destined to live and prosper, constantly Increasing in usefulness and In size. success I attribute largely to its people. It is singularly favored In this respect, comparison with other manufacturing cities invariably proving that in intelligence, prosperity and high ideals of civic morality, home life and general needs our people easily outrank those of any other city of similar chareter in New John S.

Kent, president of the Brockton shoe manufacturers' association, indicates the generally jubilant and satisfied demeanor of the shoe manufacturing interests in reviewing the past year. He says it has been the most prosperous year in history, a fact supported by the shoe shipments, which show gains over all other years, and adds: is my firm conviction that Brockton Is forging ahead, and will stand at the head of the procession as the largest producer of footwear in this country. The manufacturers have enjoyed a year of prosperity. The output of Brockton has Increased, yet the high standard of excellence has been maintained. Twenty-five years hence the gain will be great as It is Representative James Sidney Allen, one of oldest and most respected citizens, said recently: we have so much to be proud of and to be thankful for, and because the prospects for additional growth are so assuring, I believe Brockton and the should unite in making the 250th anniversary of the founding of the old town an event that will never be ChlltJ Pleads Guilty of Forgery.

PROVIDENCE, Dec 30-Beat rice Pray, aged 16, of Mechanic st, Westerly, was sentenced to the state home and school today by Judge Williams on two charges of obtaining money under false pretences. The girl secured some blank checks of the Washington trust com- uany, filled them out with forged names for $25 and $35 and cashed them, It was by Sheriff Casey. She pleaded alleged by guilty. The establishment of a protective auxiliary tn connection with the regular fire department, as proposed by the Brockton fire association, is one of the first important with which the city council will be asked to deal. It will come to them in the form of a proposition to maintain the protective auxiliary, providing the first cost is borne by the insurance companies.

A committee of five has been named to submit the matter to the new city council. The expert estimate of this first cost is $1800. to be expended for horses, wagon, and equipment. That of maintaining it would depend largely upon the scale upon which it is introduced. Supt Abbott of the Boston department, writing of the matter, believes no less than six permanent men would be required, with an equal number of call men.

The salaries and other current expenses would bring the figures up to $10,000 or more. la simply a question of whether the city can afford outlay at the present time. No one questions the efficiency ot such a protective department as said one alderman-elect. Fire Chief Harry L. Marston saya: a well-trained protective department the loss at the B.

E. Jones som- pany fire have been about $1000 1 of $32,000, but it could not be attached to the department as at present situated, there being no room tn See Page 10 for Other Sunday Mr and Mrs George W. Bradford, Mrs Lizzie Burns and Mrs Myra Sampson of Plymouth and Mrs Almira Bradford, aged mother, will be guests or Mayor-elect Bradford at his Inauguration next Monday morning. New Year's wdll be observed by the Methodist churches of this city with special services at the Central church. Beginning at 9:30 tomorrow evening the services wdll continue until 12:10.

Rfv R. M. Wilkins, Rev Sherman L. Rev G. Elmer Mossman and Rev Julian S.

Wadsworth will have charge of these, services. Dr William Osier, the physician who achieved worldwide fame in a night by advancing the theory that a man his usefulness at 00, will speak to the Brockton medical society January He Is visiting relatives In Canton. Dr Osier Is ft close personal friend to Dr C. S. Mlllett of this city.

He will be tendered a reception and dinner bv the physicians of the county. Mrs Nellie Evans Packard been chosen as director and Mrs Lari B. Blake as pianist of the new choral society soon to be organized among members of the Brockton women club. Katharine E. Flagg, president of the club, suggested the formation of die choral society at the beginning off this season, and it Is chiefly through her interest and enthusiasm that it nas been made possible.

The society will also a prisoner, was beaten by the other men so that he required the of a physician. Judge Hagorty found Mason and Connors guilty of disturbance and Mason of assault and sentenced them to the Concord reformatory. Little, on a drunkenness charge, was placed on probation. OLD COLONY GRANGE MEETS. Joseph Baldwin Will Probably be New Session Was Well Attended.

MIDDLEBORO, Dec Colony pomona grange closed its year at the meeting in Cushing's hall here today. It was largely attended by grangers from various parts of the Old Colony district. At the morning business meeting officers were nominated. There was no change in the personnel of the officers, except that Walter T. Packard of Cani- pello, who has served as master the last begin rehearsals in January.

Better sidewalks tor this city is the most striking recommendation made bv Sunt Thorne in annual report. A larger appropriation is needed lor this purpose, he believes. This raeom- two years, will retire, and Joseph Bald win of North Easton, who nominated iri his place, will doubtless be elected without opposition. The women of Nemasket grange served a dinner in the hall above at noon. At the afternoon meeting Rev A.

L. Bean of Taunton read a masterful paper on Is Better, Looking Forward or Backward for A symposium followed, with Sidney T. Nelson of Wakefield. H. W.

Medbur.v of Rehoboth, Lucius Howard of Easton and Oscar Thayer of Attleboro as speakers. Mrs Nancy Francis of Taunton read a paper on and and a vocal duet by J. Herbert Cushing and Ralph Cushing of Middla- boro, entitled Curfew Bell," was sung. Stearns Cushing of Middleboro followed with a song, Trying So Hard to Forget Mrs Adelaide Stevens of Braintree, Lia pul f-J iff MVHV mi jcxuvitvi'av mendation has struck a popular chord, secretary of the pomona, read a paper ludging by the favorable comments on significance of the hall of tame, heard from voters of all parties. horinncj jt was considered at length why some reason or other the matter ot gonu objection should be made to enrolling sidewalks has not received the attention Fdgar Allen Poe therein, which the subject merits, according to Myra K.

Thomas of Bridgewater, sufferers who plow in from the out- chaplain, gave timely remarks for the skirts, and a change would be wei- ciosjng meeting of the year. coined by them at any rate. The county commissioners, approacnod for definite facts concerning the proposed enlargement of the Brockton court house at their meeting this week, disclaimed uli knowledge of the mitter. Discussed by members of the bai others for some weeks, it has not, however. come before them for action, nor are thev aware of any plans to model dr enlarge the building.

The suggestion that the third floor of the court house, at present utilized for no other purpose than an attic, be finished and converted into a law brary, does not meet with their approval, the commissioners believing it would be unwise to locate a library there. Court believe that the 66 cases In the police court one day this week should be sufficient evidence that additional room Is needed. ROCKLAND. Randolph Man Claims Money Is Due from the Committee of Ten. Mass, Dec committee of 10 appointed by the town at the annual meethig to enforce She liquor law has had its hands full oi work since it really commenced operations, and it has succeeded in driving the hotels of the town out of business.

The friends of the committee hope that it will pay bills, and escape the no- of Randolph was employed by the committee at the Commencement of the crusade. It is fOnlmed that he looked after the work here advised the committee, attended to The minor details, and then Panted a bill of $100. This was ignored by the committee, or the members thought The officer would the price too large. The officer worna not compromise, and he maintained that it was worth more to act as an advisory board than to Out of this $100, which the Ramlolpb mn savs the committee of 10 refuses lan ha uaifl to out of -claim at the rate of $5 a day, and the members of the committee are aghast at the sum, ctalming that it is coo large for any man who works on a police force. It is probable that the attorney for the committee will find some middle ground moon which all can meet, and Mr Tvnlizilt bis (TuCtltS.

wflliam Henry Sears, the well-known Plvmouth county weather prophet, has writtTO friends here that this is only autumn, and the regular winter weather will commence in a few The spring will be late, and cold weather linger until well along in June. The newly elected of the A. G. Jon will he installed next Thurs- division will be Installed Srtentmirf' Henry T. Smith has recovered from hts recent illness, and Is able to resume work.

The local merchants, after casting up the balances for their Christmas trade, say that it is the most prosperous season they ever enjoyed L. F. Mulready. who has chaige of a large shoe factory in Montreal, has been calling on friends here. MANSFIELD.

Mrs Mary L. Bartlett, aged 58. wife of Orson S. Bartlett, uied yesterday at the home of. her sister, Harvey, on Mill st.

East Mansfield. She was on a visit here. The body will be taken to Derry, Monday morning and funeral services will be held there. Deputv Sheriff Nelson had Harry Roy In court yesterday on a charge of tampering with railroad signals. It is alleged that the boy altered a of the railroad, and, but for timely discovery, a fatality might have resulted.

The case was continued until March 31 Edward Mason and John Connors wero in court yesterday morning charged with disturbing the peace and to assault on Ptanch Little. Mason pleaded guilty and Connors not guilty. The alleged assault took place Friday The Better Kind of Popcorn to Pop" was the next subject brought up, and after a lengthy discussion the advocates of one-year-old popcorn were nearly tied with the ones who favored popcorn grown the same year, as the better for popping, The next meeting will be held at East Bridgewater Jan 19. COTTAGE QUICKLY IN ASHES. House of Frank Peasley, South Attleboro, $2500.

PAWTUCKET, Dec 80-The cottage house of Frank Peasley, on Brown st, Just over the Valley Falls line in South Attleboro, was destroyed by fire this morning. The blaze started around the chimney. Owing to tack of lire fighting facilities the structure was soon In ashes. The Is $2500, covered by Insurance. FOXBORO.

The annual fellowship meriting' of Bethany Congregational church, to include a banquet, reports of church work and an entertainment, will he held Wednesday evening in charge of W. S. Kimball, Rev and Mrs Edward Evans, Mrs W. Edgar Horton and Miss Minnie Dow Henry S. Godfrey terminated his duties as" clerk of the Baptist church corporation lest week after 23 years continuous service Resolutions of appreciation of his faithful work were inscribed on the corporation records and L.

W. Hodges was elected to fill the vacancy. Mrs Francis Clark has mov id to Mat- toawan, where ner husband employed. Swift was fined $5 tn court yesterday on a charge preferred by John Spallone of breaking in the lalter's shop door, when he had been refused admittance. The, annua! concert and dance of the department will be held iu Grange hall Monday night.

MIDDLEBORO. An auditor's hearing was held the courtroom yesterday with Fred Bixby of Brockton presiding. It was an action brought by Leonard Barrows, shoe manufacturers of this towm against the railroad for leather, which it was alleged was shipped, but was never received here. The ad num was $1000, The case will be reported to the superior court. The selectmen, at their meeting yesterday, appointed Dr T.

S. Hodgson to succeed Dr D. H. Holmes as physician to the union soldiers anct sailors of tha who may need medical care. Charles F.

Hacking, overseer of the weaving department ai the Farwell worsted mill, closed his services there yesterday, after six years' work in Middleboro and 20 years with the company. He was escorted by a committee of ployes to one of the rooms, after the mill closed yesterday, and John Sullivan. In behalf of the employes, presented to him a chair, gold watch and chain with a monogram charm, and a pair of gold cuff buttons. Mr Hacking will leave soon to accept a new position as overseer in a big mill at Blackstone. tiigiu laJLe imtere.

Rhode Island Judges Assigned. PROVIDENCE, Dec unexpected slmkeup in the newly created superior court was announced today by Presiding Justice Svveetland Judge Charles A. Stearns Is shifted from the criminal division to a circuit comprising Woonsocket, Bristol, Westerly. Kingston, Newport and East Greenwich. The criminal court will hereafter lie presided over by Judge George T.

Brown, the only democrat on the bench. The jury trials in Providence county will be before Judges Svveetland. Tanner and Mumford. Judge Balter of Newport will have charge of the equity and tnis- ATTLEBORO, Dec Join- E. Hnm and David Roberts were arrested in the corridor of the district court this morning and charged with conspiracy In connection with the case of 8-year-old George Blanchette, who was accused of tampering with the Interstate light signals and causing on electric car collision Aug 8.

Ham is a telegraph Inspector, end is stationed at Bouth Attleboro. It is that Roberts has been a detective In employ of the railway, hut to probation officer Wilbur lie, gave his occupation ae traveling salesman and his employer himself. The electric collision referred to occurred near Walt nut Tlill grove Aug 3. It was said to have been caused by some ohe tampering with the signal lights, causing the ears to meet between turnouts, Several passengers were Injured. About a month ago George Blanchette was arrested, and a preliminary hearing was held in the district court.

Ham told of hearing the boy tell of the lights, but said that a little girl with htm warned the Blanchette hoy to be silent. The mother of the boy that after she questioned George for two days he finally admitted that he had tampered with the just before the accident occurred. According to her testimony he said that the handle of the light had been turned twice. A 5-year-old girl was implicated in the switch tampering, according to the story as given by the mother. At the time of the first hearing the girl was ill with measles, and at the suggestion of Judge Byrarn and State Agent Davis the hearing was continued till today.

During the Interval Ex-Mayor John Fitzgerald of Pawtucket, who was retained as counsel by the parents of tho irl. conducted a further Investigation, fe is alleged to have learned from a sister of Mrs Blanchette that the mother threatened to "break hts until he he turned the switch. Then warrants were secured for Ham and When asked by a reporter for some statement each declared that he had nothing to say. They pleaded not guilty. Judge Brady.

appeared for the company in the first instance, stated that he should withdraw as counsel, as he would probably be needed as a witness in the alleged conspiracy. At the request of counsel for the fence the nearing w'as continued to Wednesday, Jan 10, and both defendants were ordered to furnish $500 ball e-ch. It is claimed that the motive for the alleged conspiracy was to obtain tha reward offered for tlic arrest of w'hoever tiirt pered wuth the signals. FROHSINNS CELEBRATE. German Binging Society of North Attleboro Observes 40th Anniversary with Reception and Banquet, NORTH ATTLEBORO, Dee 30-The Frohslnn singing society celebrated Its 40th anniversary this evening in Germania hall with a reception, banquet and speech-making.

The society wus organized Dec 30. 1885, With 21 charter members. The first were Emil-Miller pres, Alen Elgase sec, Ambrose Kurtz treas amt George Dietz director. Dec 9, 1892, the society was incorporated under the laws of Of the charter members four setts are living, Ambrose Kurtz, Charles Albert, George Dietz and Lucius Salzgeber. The society is today one of the leading musical organizations In the state.

MANY ENJOYED EVENT. Annual Reunion of Mansfield Fire Department Well Attended by Present and Past Members. MANSFIELD, Dec 30-The annual reunion of the fire department members and ex-members was held tonight In the engino house. It w-as a social gathering of 75 firemen and town officials. Invitations were extended to ex-members in various parts of the England states and a number from New Hampshire.

Haverhill and Lynn were present. About 9 the party sat down to a turkey supper. Chief Engineer Herbert K. King was master of ceremonies. the more extended speeches being contributed by W.

H. Lyons for tho ex-mcmbers. Selectman Charles N. Crane, William White and I. W.

Lucas. The committee of arrangements was Capt N. Hibhert of the hosa company, Capt G. W. Flske of 3rt fjp li aM hook and ladder company, Robert: Fffi Wroe, Asst Engineer Walter B.

Iluston, Lieut A. Hodges and Capt Charles N. Crane of the fire police. MAY CHARGE SEWER RENTAL. Selectman Thomasof Middleboro Has a Proposition.

MIDDLEBORO, Dec interesting condition of affairs is brought to light by Selectman L. P. Thomas, and he has decided to put It before the meeting of the Middleboro business club next Wednesday night for discussion. It is, in brief, the selection charge an annual rental for the uso of common sewers, to be paid by the person utilizing tho According to figures that Mr Thomas has secured, the cost of constructing the sewers of the town was $54,667. Of this amount only $6637 has been paid in by persons who have connected with tha sewer and paid the entrance fee.

The present sewer debt is $35,000 and interest is $1400 each year. It has been stated that if an annual rental was charged It would clean up the debt In and would also bring iho charge on the persons have the benefit of the sewer, rather than on taxpayers in general, many of live in sections where they cannot have sewerage advantages. HIS DEATH THE FIFTH. Seaman Apprentice J. H.

Barrett Vlo tim of Spotted Fever at Newport. NEWPORT, Dec apprentice John H. Barrett of Pawtucket, died at the naval training station today of spinal meningitis. His was the fifth out of 10 cases to prove fatal, rte was taken 111 Wednesday. Barrett was the son of John Barrett of 332 Pleasant st, Pawtucket, and waa the eldest of six children, hia ago being 17 He had been at the station two months.

Owing to the contagious nature of the disease the body buried in Newport this afternoon, his father being the only relative present. Gammons to be Chief. TAUNTON, Dec Lemuel P. Gammons will be next chief of police. Mayor-elect Tracy making a public statement to that effect this morning.

The new chief repro- sented ward 1 in the common council for eeveral years and has held no other public position. Deputy who rins been acting chief, will go back to ifis old position, and Lieut McDonald, who has been acting deputy, wifi probably be asdgned to night duty in his present rank. One lieutenant will be dropped and there may be other changes. Attleboro Man Badly Burned. ATTLEBORO, Dec Smith, an employe of J.

W. Gifford Co, was badly burned about the face and arms this afternoon by the explosion of a plumper's.