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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-04-25

The risks that tremen take are an
everlasting wonder. even though almost
every paper contains stories OF their
bravery But the man behind the
re-engine-apparent he has only 10
keep his machine going, and Is as safe
as the man who pulls the lever Of an
upright donkey" The story Of BIZ
Brown. as told by Mr. Cleveland Moff
EFT. In Careers Of Daring and Dshger,'
shows that the engineers bravery s
sometimes put 20 tests as severe az
those which the hOseman or the ladder
man even has 10 endure.
what happened was this: Engine
%, pumping her prettiest. stood AZ the
corner 50 near the drug house that the
driver thought it wasn't safe for the
horses, and led them away. That lefl
Brown alone, against the cheek ofsth'
fire, watching his boiler ana keeping
his steam-gauge at seyenty-1ve.
As the fire gained, chunks Of red
hot sandstone began to smash d0wr
on the engine. Brown ran his pressure
up 10 eighty, ana watched the door
anxlously where the four firemen from
his squad had gone into the furnace.
Then an explosion Of chemicals in the
building sent sheet OF flame wide as
house curling across the street, en
wrapping engine and man. and setting
fire 10 the elevated railway station
overhead. Bill Brown stood by his
engine with a sheet Of fire above him
He heard footsteps on the pavement
and voices that grew fainter, crying
Run for your llves" He was alone
and the skin on his hands, face ant
neck was blistered.
Brown knew why everyone was run
ming. There would be another cXplo
sion. 1t was tolerably certain thai
he must die if he stayed. But his fOui
chums were in the fire and needed the
water If he quit his engine the water
would fail
He stocked in coal and ran the gauge
up another notch, easing the running
parts with the Oilcr. He was Offering
his life for his friends.
In few minutes the four firemeD
came out Of the building. Then BID
Brown ran for his life with his com
radcs. A second or two later Engine
20 was crushed by the falling walls
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-04-25

An effective way 20 join the hounce
10 the skirt Is illustrated in one Of the
model gowns in Liberty satin. The
effect on cafe au lait gronnd. This
is prettily emphasized with trim.
mings OF black velvet ribbon, which
also is introduced AT the head of the
fiounce. The ribbon is in graded
widths. the widest lowest down. and
there are several rows sci on a founda
ton of heavy cream colored net. The
whole is then used as a sort of insertion
between the skirt and founce, and the
net shows through the ribbon 10 good
advantage.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-04-25

MonOnOmy crew, describing
the capszing Of the lifeboat while try
| ing to save men from the stranded
barge Wadena. He Is now able to re-
member the experience with distinct
ness. He said:
I'VE worked under the lee Of the
Wadena and hailed those on board, tell
ing them 10 get ready 10 be taken off.
The second time tMey passed us "A line.
The five men on the barge were ex-
cited and we cautioned them 10 keep
their heads. ] think Mr.. Mack was the
first TO get safely into our boat, and
he others quickly followed by dropping
)n n rope and then swinging off. When
all five men were I'm the boat Captain
Eldredge sang out to cut the painter.
Surfman Osborn Chase cut away the
rope with an axe.
"In going away from the barge we
shipped n small sea. Two Of the POr-
tuguese passengers then became ex-
cited and jumped up in the boat. |
caught them and forced the two into
the bottom Of the boat. Then "A large
amount Of water was shipped. AS IL
came in over the side, four men, all
but Mr.. Mack, jumped all over the
fered with our men in rowing, and
more water was shipped. As those
craZed fellows rushed toward the for
ward part of the boat, the boat went
over.
Small and Nickerson were on the
second thwart, KendriCk and Rogers
on the third, and Foyc and myself on
the fourth. After she went over
came up to the lecward, which, strange
to say, did on the three times the boat
was overturned.
"The first time we Fighter her, all
hands were all right, but as soon as we
got her right side up, the Portuguese
clambered In without any idea of what
to do, and as the boat was half full
of water. she rolled right over again.
We all went down again. As FOye
came up he shouted TO the Captain: 4
struck bottom that time, Captain We
succeeded In again righting her. but
she rolled right over, and when she
came up, all Of the passengers and
Surfman Foye were missing. The next
to go were Chase, NlckersOn and Small.
| saw them once fifteen feet away,
drifting with the tide, but they soon
sank
Captain Eldredge told us not to
"a In ti,g -,
the boat. but to cling on. Rogers. Ken.
drick and myself climbed upon the bot.
tom, while Captain Eldrcdge clung to
the rudder brace and said: Come,
boys, help me up We pulled him on
once, but he was Immediately washed
off. He was again assisted up, but he
couldn't stick. 1t was then all | could
do to look out for myself; but, soon
after, looking around. | saw Kcndrcli
ana Captain Eldredge float away They
sank quickly.
Just then Rogers grasped me about
the neck, ana held on like wise The
man was crazy, and, in my opinion,
never knew what he was doing. | had
hard fight TO shake him off. but did
SO finally. lie was unable to hold ON
any longer and was soon washed into
the sea. Il raving maniac.
Il was now alone, with no eXpeCta-
tion of getting ashore alive. The tide
seemed to carry the boat into smoother
water. AS ii did so l kicked of all
that was left of my clothing that
could, thinking | would make one
supreme effort and try to swim ashore
Just then Captain Elmer Mayo came
along with his boat and pulled me in
| was almost gone and could not have
stood II much longer"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-04-25

ends which reach almost to the hem
of the tlounce.
Charming gowns in this mode may
be made of challie, nuns yelling, al
batross, barege and Lansdowne, with
lace. velvet. panne or ribbon ruch'ng
for trimming. Some lovely soft rib
bons have cords in the centre on which
the ribbon may be rutlied. and these
are much used for decorating thin
dresses.
To make the waist for miss of
fourteen years will require one and one
quarter yards of forty-four inch mate
rial.
To make the skirt in the medium Size
will require four yards Of forty-four
inch material.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-04-25
Newest white Waist.

Absolutely new and striking are the
new and white linen shirt waist pat
terms. These are Of heavy but not
tight weave and the embroidery on
them is called English, but it is Persian
in coloI, and cord. silk, twine and
thread as To material. not TO mention
the little tassels that are worked into
the design. This gay establishment is
on the front, and also figures sutti.
ciently for stock and sleeve adornment.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-04-25
Unlined Waists.

The tucked silks. chiffon and muslin
are a boon TO the woman who can use
her needle,as the blouse is now quite
fashionable without lining and Is easily
made from a good pattern. The sleeves
are in one part, with the seam from
elbow only, and the blouse is in three
parts None Of the tucks Is disturbed
by this fashion of cut, and any yoke
or insertions can be readily arranged
by tacking the lace out on the pat
tern.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-04-25
Good Rnflies should BE bought.

A good tulle or silk rufile which Is
going cheap Is by no means 10 be de-
spised, for when one tries TO make 1t
at home she Is surprised at the end
less yards OF stuff 1t takes and the
hopclessly heavy effect obtained. So
those who want a rufiie should go to
the sales and purchase one.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-04-25
shaped Lnce Garments.

Most of the new lace robes are in
Renaissance, and some of the hand
soonest show bold designs in the shape
of Liberty satin applique. These are
seen in both black and cream. Grass
linen or silk barege form splendid floral
appliques for those in twine color Irish
crochet robes in white or ecru are the
top of the vogue, ana may be had with
or without the appliques. Irish crochet
waists may also be had separately,
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-04-25
Attractive Gray Hat.

Very attractive is a gray hat which
has large gray flowers shaped like
small sunfowers, couple of them at
the front the whole hat back Of these
being formed of long slender petals
in black. marked with white.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-04-25

The idea that advertising is merely
a struggle FOR a given amount Of busi-
ness Is a fallacy. Advertising creates
new business by reminding or inform
ing people OF their needs-a real ser
vice to the people as well as benefit
TO the advertiser.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-04-25
Carsicum Vaseline
Put up in collapsible Tubes.

A Substitute for and Superior TO Mustard or any
ether plaster, and will no. blister the most delicate
skin The pain allaying and curative qua titles Of
this arti lie wonderful II will stop the otharhs
ct once, and relieve headache and sciatica.
We recommend II as the best and safest external
oounter-irritant known slso as an external remedy
for pains In the chest and stomach aad al rheumatic
neuralgia and Touty complaints.
A trial will prove what we claim for u. and Il will
be found to be invaluable In the household. Many
people say cit Is the best OF all preparations"
Price. 10 cents. at all druggists OF other dealers
or by sending this amount TO US IA POSTAGE s.amps
We will send you tube by mail.
No article should be accepted by the public unless
the same carries our label. otherwise It h MOI
genuine.
cHBESEBR0UGH MANUFACTURING CO.,
IL State Street, New York City.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-04-25
Ready-to- Wear Hats.

Many OF the latest ready 10 wear
hats are trimmed with white, gray or
black wings. These are especially well
adapted for the sides OF the new
tricorner walking hats.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-04-25
~ E News t'hoTES
RMw55iHa1EN


A new rainy day petticoat. for use
with any walking suit, Is black, and
has a deep founce. interiined with
crinoline and faced with velyeteeh
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-04-25
The Sewes, ,(nd.rsk!tt.

One OF the latest designs in black
taffeta undcrsklrts has the fiounce
tucked horizontally and perpendicul-
arly with machine stitching OF white
silk.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-04-25

Tucks in all the profusion possible
make a notable characteristic of the
seasons styles, and bodices that close
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-04-25
An Indian who Actually Works.

The ful-blooded Indian Ogallala Fire,
who 5oasted in museums of having taken
a dozen white mems scalps, was seen in a
new role at Cincinnati Ohio. In front Of
the City Hall he was pegging away at the
been transformed TO the position of street
laborer He grunted with every swing
and, apparently did not like the work, but
he has to make living Ogallala boasts
that he took part in the Custer massacre.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-04-25
The Population of India.

The census returns show that the pop
ulation of India is about 294 ,266 70l.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-04-25

New York City.-Eau de MI satin
foulard is here tastefully combined
with mousseline de sole Of the same
shade. and ecru lace.
The waist has for its foundation a
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-04-25
F1ounee on the skirt.

two yards forty-four inches wide win
be required
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-04-25

Boston Herald prints
story from Surfman Seth l..
Ellis, the only survivor Of the
The age-herald., 1902-01-28
PALE FAcE-WEAk NERVE.

Any lack of iron in the blood shows :n the face. Pallor is the sign. Pallor also means much more, 1t means a starved nervous system, a debilitated condition of the vital organs. poor circulation and inn paired digestion. The nerves, the muscles and all the organs of your body get their energy and all the materials for their re- oair from the Diood. Pallor shows that all these are losing vitality. Not a day should be lost in restoring the richness and purity of the blood. Get iron get if by taking the kind of iron your blood requires The iron is Dr. Harter,z Iron Tonic is the perfect kind It gees iron, vour stomach directly into the blood with out any change. An hour after you take f. 1t has become part of your blood and is doing good.
 In addition to iron this time-tried rem edy contains other ingredients almost as badly needed by those who are sick or debilitated.
 It helps to build up nerve and muscular tissues, it aids your digestion and en- ables you to get the good of the food you eat.
 pr. Harter's Iron Tonic will build you up and make you well from head to foot With the new health will come strength and vigor that many have been missing for years
 This remedy has been endorsed by phy sicians and the public for forty-five years.
 Made only by the Dr. Harter Medicine Co.,. Dayton Ohio. Sold everywhere
The age-herald., 1902-01-28
ENSLEY

Ensley, January 27.-(Special.)- The Investors Realty Company is making preparations to build two new buildings on Twenty-eighth street.
 Miss May Tuggle left the latter part of the week for Blocton to spend a few weeks with her brother. From there she viii go to Atlanta to reside.
 Invitations have been issued to the wedding of Miss Martha Chambordon to MT. Ben Fontille, to take place at the First Methodist Church, Pratt City, February 5.
 The new Cumberland Presbyterian Church being erected at the corner of Avenue I and Eighteenth street is nearing completion.
 Miss Winniefred Batiste returned to Bessemer Saturday after visit of a week to relatives.
 The baby girl of Dr. S. M. Perry Is very ill of pneumonia. Mrs. Perry has just returned from a visit of sev- eral weeks to her parents near Tus- caloosa.
 The volunteer fire department is pre- pairing for a ball to be given the lat ter part of the week.
The age-herald., 1902-01-28
PRATT CITY

Pratt City, January 27.-(Special.) J. Palmetto Camp No. 39, Woodmen of the World, held an interesting meet. ing this evening. MT. s. J. Page was initiated as a member.
 Mir. Will Whitlow of Demopolis is with his sister, Mrs. Jessie Stanton. He has accepted a position with the Birmingham Railway and Electric Company
 MT. George Harrison of Dolomite is visiting his cousin, Miss Norena Gould
 MT. Ed Donaldson has accepted position with the Ensley Steel plant.
 Rev. Frank Marston Is assisting the Rev. J. A. Bryan in a series of meet. ings at the Tabernacle of the Third Presbyterian congregation, Birming- ham.
 The Rev MT. Howard of Northport preached at the Southern Methodist Church yesterday.
 MT. M. T. Wood and daughter and MT. Harvey New of Vivian visited the family of Mir. J. E. Wood yesterday.
 MT. Walter Mcdonald has returned to his home at Livingston, after sew eral days visit to the family of MT. J. T. Bell.
 Dr. W. s. Rountree of Vivian and MT. John Rountree of Birmingham visited relatives in the city yester- day. 5
 The Christian Endeayor Society of the Presbyterian Church will observe Christian Endeavor day next Sunday with appropriate exercises.
The age-herald., 1902-01-28

accessories are an electric light plant an ice plant and cold storage warehouse
 With her other attractions comes the municipality and law. Perhaps there is no other city it's size in the south where the same broad view of all matters is taken as here. All laws are carefully made and then strictly enforced. Mayor T. F. Howze is now in charge of affairs, and is a ruler who presides satisfactorily. He has had many Improvements added and now has others in contemplation.
 All this history write in order to intro- duce the town. It is merely a statement of what Is romance and attraction. Dur ing the next few days l will tell of the large industrial and business interests which exist here They are varied and extensive.
The age-herald., 1902-01-28
SALE OF coLLATERALS.

The following property, deposited with us as collateral security we will sell to the highest bidder, for cash, in front of the court house door of this, Jefferson, county, Alabama, on Monday. the 3d day of February, 1902. between the hours of Il a. m. and 12 noon:
 Certificate No. 4S. for 249s shares of the capital stock of the Sheffield Water Com pany of Sheffield, Alabama.
 Certificate No. 3932 for 100 shares of the capital stock of the Sheffield Land. Iron and Coal Company of Alabama.
 Certificate No. 3933 for 100 shares of the capital stock of the Sheffield Land, Iron and Coal Company of Alabama.
 Certificate No. 3934 for 100 shares of the capital stock of the Sheffield Land, Iron and Coal Company of Alabama.
 Certificate No. 3935 for 100 shares of the capital stock of the Sheffield Land. Iron and Coal Company of Alabama.
 Certificate No. 394l for 445O 3-2O shares of the capital stock of the Sheffield Land, Iron and Coal Company of Alabama.
 Certificate No. 3943 for 15 shares of the capital stock of the Sheffield Land, Iron and Coal Company of Alabama.
 Certificate No. 154 for 10 shares of the capital stock of the Mobile and Sheffield Improvement Company.
 Certificate No. 153 for 10 shares of the capital stock of the Mobile and Sheffield Improvement company.
 Certificate No. 155 for 57O shares of the capital stock of the Mobile and Sheffield Improvement Company
 Certificate No. 36 for 1894 shares of the capital stock of the Sheffield Light and Power Company.
 Certificate No. 157 for 70 shares of the capital stock of the Gulf City and Shef field Real state Company.
 Certificate No for 2S'5-9 shares of the capital stock of the Trimbleton Land Company.
 Certificate No. Il for shares of the capital stock of the Trimbleton Land Company.
 Certificate No 12 for l share of the capital stock of the Trimbleton Land Company.
 1-2S-6t ADLER & COMPANY.
The age-herald., 1902-01-28
IS INDICTED FOR
 DRUNKENNESS
COUNTY COMMISSIONER JOHNSON
 OF CHEROKEE TO FACE A SERI-
 GUS cHARGE-RUNAWA CoU-
 PILE MARRIED BY COURT CLERK.

Gadsden, January D. = (Special) = The grand jury just adjourned indicted and recommended the impeachment of Coun- ty Commissioner Jeff W. P. Johnson of Cherokee county on charge of habitual drunkenness.
 The defendant is given 20 days notice of the case pending. which is to be tried by jury before Circuit Judge Biber. The judge has not determined when the case will be heard, as it must either be tried in vacation or go over until the July term of court
 Walter Sexton and Miss Mary Helen Gardner were married at the residence of Mr. J. B. Burnett Wednesday afternoon, Simon Jordan, chief clerk in the probate office. officiating. The marriage was a surprise to their many friends in this city.
 Mrs. Martha Harris. wife of w. T. Har- ris, a highly-respected citizen of Hale died recently after long and painful ill., ness.
The age-herald., 1902-01-28
ANNISTON.

Anniston, January 27.-(SpeciaD-The Muscadine Mining Company has filed in- corporation papers in the office of the probate judge here. The company is com posed of Judge T. w. Coleman, Jr., of the Anniston City Court, and MT. Ross Black mon a prominent attorney of the city. and Messrs. F. c. Mills and L. B. Miller, capitalists of Cleveland, Ohio.
 The business of the company will be that of purchasing mining. refining and selling iron ore. Several thousand acres of valuable iron ore lands have been pur- chased. The concern is capitalized at $lOO0O0.
 The Anniston Knitting mills are plan ming for the erection of sixteen cottages for the use of it's operators. The build ings will be erected opposite the plant, at Fifteenth and Moore streets.
 The business of the Anniston postoffice increased about twelve per cent last year over that of the preceding year. which was the best report up to that tim me in the history of the postoffice.
 Conservative men estimate with the in- crease in the postoffice that the popula- tion of the city has increased in the same proportion are about one thousand people.
 MT. Decatur Davis of Oxford died Sat urday after a lengthy illness. Several years ago MT. Davis was riding a horse when he fell through bridge and in- juries were received from which he has never recovered. His remains were in- tered yesterday at Harmony Grove cem- etery.
 Nell Lucille the little daughter of MT. H. H. Fitzgerald died at o'clock yester- dry morning after a short illness The remains were buried yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. the nterment being at Edgemont cemetery.
The age-herald., 1902-01-28
HEARING BEGINS MONDAY.
The Senate Canal Committee Will
 Then Begin Work.

Washington, January 27.-The Sen did not make report today, but de- cided to hava hearings beginning next Monday. The decision to have hear ings was agreed to unanimously after the whole situation had been dis cussed.
 It was agreed that the legislative condition of the Senate was such that nothing would be gained by present ing a report at this time. A sub committee. consisting of Senators Nor gan, Foster of Louisiana, Turner, Pritchard and Kittredge, was appoint. ed to prepare a report on the legal points involved in the offer of the Panama Canal Company.
The age-herald., 1902-01-28
A TEXAS WONDER HALLS GREAT DISCOVERY.

One small bottle of Halls Great Dis covery cures all kidney and bladder trou- bles, removes gravel. cures diabetes, sem inal emissions, weak and lame backs. rheumatism and all Irregularities of the kidneys and bladder in both men and women. regulates bladder troubles. in children. If not sold by your druggist, will be sent by mail on receipt of $1. One small bottle is two months treatment. and will cure any case above mentioned. Dr. E. W. Hall sole manufacturer. P O. Box 629, St. Louis. Mo. Send for tesd- monials. Sold ny all druggists.
The age-herald., 1902-01-28
SELMA

Selma. January 27. = Especially - Mrs. Jane Harris Gilmer died this morning at her home near this city. She was the wife of Hon. A. L. Gilmer, Jury Commis- sloner of Dallas County. The deceased was GA years old and leaves besides her husband nine children.
 The City Council held a meeting this evening at o'clock for the purpose of taking steps toward aiding Representative Bowie and Senator Pettus in securing Federal public building for Selma. A mass meeting of citizens has been called for tomorrow and it is likely that d committee will be sent to Washington.
 In the City Court this morning all the back tax cases were dismissed. Col. S. w. John, who has been representing the state in these cases was not present and the judge, on iequest of the attorneys representing the Selma merchants, dis missed the cases
The age-herald., 1902-01-28
WANTS RIGHT OF WAY.
Mobile Man Working In Behalf of a
 Railroad.

Washington. January H-(Special)- MT. J. C. Rich of Mobile is in the city to appear before the secretary of the treas ury to secure from the government the right of way for the Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City Railway over the govern ment reservation near Choctaw Point.
 Bills to this effect have been introduced in the Senate and House by Senator Pet tus and Representative Taylor.