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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-28

The Williams home is a little cottage
streets In the village OF Lakewood proper.
and the unfortunate child was alone with
his sistor at the time OF the fatality, the
mother being out on an errand.
was started but the sister, who Is trihe
older than Earl. says the lad was playing
with matches in tho pantry.
lie apparently went in there and shut
thed oor while ne had his forbidden joy
OF rummaging about IN the matches and
other tabooed articles
When Charles II Johnson. grocer.
from Pawtuoket entered the house to get
the family order he found only the little
girl who told him her mother was not
at home and explained that the boy Earl
was in the cupboard. When Mr.. John
son opened the pantry door he found that
the room was a raging furnace and saw
the child's dead body in the midst OF Il.
Hastily carrying the little girl 20 n
place of safety he discovered that there
was no chance OF doing anything for the
boy, who was past all earthly aid and
devoted his attention 10 extinguishing
the blaze. his efforts being seconded by
neighbors.
The lower part OF the house soon
caught fire from the blaze In the pantry
aud soon the whole house was wrapped
In a fiery embrace.
There Is absolutely no water for fro
purposes I'm the village though a measure
for securing n water supply Il now before
y committee OF taxpayers. who have not
vet reported
officer Charles oOrtOn OF the warwick
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-28
WEAVERS OUT!
Strike ln Hargrsves NH Throws Seysnty Out
Of Work,

pPIl River. Mass, Jan. 2s--There are
now about 90 or 70 weavers out OF work
on account Of the strike at HarRraves
mill No. In this city.
IhSse weayers contend that they are
cause OF the fact that they are reontred
10 run more looms than ~ possible.
fhe looms are equipped with an electric
ttop motion. and there is a differences Of
op.lnon pet~en the Meavers and the man
lt ~ possible Tor n weaver to run.
Tno strike OF the weaverp has throw,
I'VE loomhSers out OF employment also
Inere are II loomnxsrs out at the Parker
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-28
IN COLLISION WITH CAR.
Allen Claims He Was Injured and Sues
Rhode Island Company for $500.

u TIL trial OF the suit of Charles Fallen
against the Rhode Island company to re-
cover $500 was begun in Judge Johnson's
court today. Plaintiff claims that a care
lessly managed car ran into his wagon
on Angel street.
The wagon was smashed, the harness
torn ana Mr. Allen thrown into the street
Defendant denied any liability
Franklin p. Owen In attorney for plain
till and Henry w. Hayes attorney for de-
fendaut
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-28
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

John Dillon has gone from Dublin to
the south OF Italy under his doctors
orders. and VIII not return 10 ireland or
England for four months.
Commodore Schcderer In command Of
the German West Indian squadron. has
been appointed rear admiral.
The statistical office al Berlin estimates
Germanys Imports during 1893 at s1.57l-
10000, an Increase OF sl2S 600, and the
exports at y, ,27s. 10000. an increase OF
Io,5op,ooo over the figures OF 1904
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-28
Police Commission Legislation De-
nounced as an Outrage on the p0o-
pie Governor Re-appOInts Colonel
DOnahue to Returning Board.

Garin placed before the today number
of nominations which laid the table temporarily under the
The important of these that OF Thomas Donahue
a member of the state returning board.
When the Of the appointment of police commissioner
for Newport taken there long and sharp debate and
the minority did fan take advantage of the opportunity
emphasizing the outrage committed the people OF New
and Providence through the robbery Of those municipalities of
the of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-28
FATALLY BURNED.

Manchester. N. H.. Jan. sS-whilei n bed
this morning Annie. the nine-year-old
child OF Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Lyon. OF
2o4 Chestnut street.w as fatally burned
about the body. She was removed 10 the
Sacred Heart hospital The physicians
have no hops OF her recovery. No rea-
son Is known for the fire.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-28

I'd whs then taken and The result Was the
same as on the amendment. 70 90 10.
Senator Thurston moved that the ap-
pointment Of Samuel X. Bullock as a
member of the board OF police commits
siorers OF the city OF Providence be taken
from tho table. The motion was lost by
a vote of "a TO 10.
Senator Thurston rose 70 ask II the COM
mite on rules and orders had given any
consideration 20 the resolutions before
them. but before anyone could answer
Senator Stiness interfered with motion
90 adjourn. The motion prevailed and at
lI52 the senate adjourned
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-28
CONVENTION ENDED.

New York. Jan. 2s.--The union made
garment manufacturers OF America have
closed their annual convention here after
reelecting President III. 8. Peters Of
Dover. N. X. A resolution to eliminate
jobbers from the business by selling di-
reotly to retailers was favored by a num-
Der OF members In order TO stop price
cutting, but the delegates agreed that
they were not yet prepared 70 undertake
the distribution themselves and the mat
ter went over.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-28

WANTED - REPRESENTATIVE IN
your locality 10 sell standard goods: SAL
ary to start; advancement with Office %
isan building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-28
LITTLE BOY BURNED
TO DEATH IN HIS HOME,


possible exingsh
handicapped by the entire Of water
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-28

Mrs- Emma. massage and bath. 7ss
Westminster street Rooms ., 10. Hours
II q m. to 10 .. m
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-28
FINANCIAL
The New York Stock Market.

Reported for The News by N. CURTIS
FLETCHER a CO, street floor, Banigan
Building
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-28
Mr.. KENYON AROUSED.

Mr.. Kenyon remarked that the town Of
Richmond had never found n necessary
10 appeal 10 the governor for troops 20
protect itself from its own citizens Mr.
Kenyon also eaid that although there
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-14
BRILLIANT RECEPTION.

The following account of reception ap- pears in the leading paper of Asheville. N C., in which are the names of several Birmingham people:
 The most notable social function of the season was the reception given by Mrs Thomas Bartwell Doe last night, at her home, 20 Oak street, to introduce her daughter, Miss Jennie Doe. There was d large crowd present who delightfully."- en- joyed the evening.
 The house was elaborately decorated with roses, palms, ferns, sweet peas and dahlias and presented u scene of bril- liance as the guests entered.
 At Il o'clock luncheon was served in the dining room. The table was tastefully decorated with sweet peas, dahlias and maiden hair ferns. and was lighted with green candles and electric lights.
 Among t4.e handsomely gowned women receiving with Mrs. Doe and Miss Doe were: Mrs. Edwin Williamson Overman of Salisbury, Mrs. William Bethel Will Hanson, Mrs. Francis Shaffner, Mrs. Ben jamn Jackson Smith of Charlotte, Mrs. Alexander Profit Thorpe, Miss Lula Moore, Miss Annie Withers Barnard, Miss Annie o Brlen of Birmingham, Miss Mary Gudger, Miss Nancy Fontane Keen of Virginia, Miss Bonnie Jean Johnston, Miss Bettie Aiken Sites, Miss Lydia Will Hanson and Miss Hattie Ella Cooke.
 Fully two hundred guests attended dur ing the evening" and after few congrat- ulatory remarks to the hostess and Miss Doe proceeded to the reception halls, where the ours were spent in pleasant social way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-14
HUNTSVILLE.

Huntsville, August 4.-(Special )-One of the several delightful entertainments of the week givin in compliment to visit ing. young ladies was the entertainmenr of the Silk Stocking club Wednesday, morning by Miss Mary Lou Harris at which Miss Margaret Burns of Freeport Pa. was the guest of honor. This was a watermelon social and handsome handpainted picture of little negro eat ing a big slice of melon was presented to Miss Burns. Card games were played and prizes were won by Miss Margaret CoGlson, and Miss Sallie Lane and Mrs. H. D Westmoreland. Miss Burns was rendered a dance Thursday evening by the Misses Clay at their home on Eust.s street.
 Friday evening Miss Bessie Murphree and Miss Mary Lou Harris rendered a dancing party at the home of the latter in compliment to Miss Genie Ballinger of Birmingham and Miss Burns.
 The Neighborhood Progressive Euchre club was entertained this week by Mrs Alberta Taylor.
 Miss Annie Troy entertained the Silk Stocking club Friday morning.
 Miss Ileen Winston entertained on We'd nesday evening at her home on Grove street in compliment to Miss Pattie Coyle Miss Susie Wylie and Miss Annie Lamb- erson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-14
SMOKER SOCIAL.

The ladies of the Five Points Methodist church, in celebration of their recent vic tory in sending in the largest number of coupons in the cigar contest, will give a smoker social next Tuesday evening. The following invitation has been issued:
 'Fhe ladies of the Five Points Meth odist church. at home with Mir and Mrs. Thomas Hunter Motion, invite you and your friends to a smoker social Tues day, August 16 from } to ' o'clock and From to Il o'clock. Admission 10 cents. 9
 Though the number reached by card IS comparatively small each card is in- tended as neighborhood reminder as you and your friends are invited
 The occasion promises to be especially attractive unsteady. as Mrs. Lrmsden. Miss Schoolar Miss Handley. Miss Me- Coy, MT William Gussen. Mir. Wyatt Hefin, Mir. John Cartwright and MT. owen Gillespie have consented to assist In entertaining the guests.
 The evening receiving party will con- sist of Maj w, A. Moody, MT. Lewis Plosser, MT. T. H. Benners. Mr. R. &. Munger, MT E. K. Campbell Mir John Cartwright. MT George Browder Mr John P. Tillman, MT. w. l.. Sims, MT. Mercer Barnett, assisted by Mrs. F s Ferguson, Mrs. F. J. Smyer. Mrs I & Gillespie Mrs. G. M. Williams Mrs. Felix Tarrant Mrs. Sterling Wood. Mrs. ]. IT Hine, Mrs. R. c. Redus, and Miss Marie Pinckard, Miss Jamie Harris Miss Bessie LeGrande and Miss Rosa Munger
 The evening, though thoroughly infor mal promises to be an enjoyable social occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-14
NOTES AND PERSONALS.

MT. Loder will return to Birmingham next week, and this winter will sing in the choir of St. Mary s-on-the- Highlands. He will have charge of the choir and the mu- sic.
 Miss Mary Cunningham who has been the guest of Miss Lila May Parker for the past ten days, leaves today for Virginia
 Miss May Belle Shackelford who has been spending the summer in Washington and Atlanta, has returned and is at home with her grandfather on Highland ave nue.
 Mrs S Earle Perkins is visiting rela- lives in south Alabama and will go later to St. Louis.
 Mir and Mrs Christian T. Rainbow, Miss Ella Rainbow and Miss Bertha Ram bow leave tomorrow for a two weeks trip to St. Louis.
 Dr. and Mrs R. V Mobley left yester- day for Denver and Colorado Springs and will return by way of St. Louis and visit the fair.
 Mir and Mrs. Eugene Jacobs of 1928 Six teenth avenue, south, have returned from Ce'SVpt' improving.
 MT. J. R. Adams has returned from a visit of two months to Seattle, Wash, and cities in the far west.
 Miss Clara Cenas of New Orleans is visiting Mrs. Rosalie Goulding at her home in East Lake.
 The Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity will hold a meeting next Tuesday night at clock in Dr. w. T. Berrys offices, cor ner Second avenue and Nineteenth street. Ali members are requested to be present.
 
 Mir. and Mrs II. K. Milner are on tlreir way to Canada. They will spend some time in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Cape Breton Island.
 Mrs. c. snider and daughter Miss Mary Snider have returned feom Lithia Springs, Ga.
 Miss Mabel Clabaugh is visiting Miss Blanche Bell of Atlanta. Ga. Miss Bell will give a house party in the near fut- ure.
 The regular services of the Young Mems Christian association will be held tomor- TOW dIltIHOOD. IHtIt VIII bO SptSitth singing.
 Mrs. James F. Wilhelm and family ot Kentucky are visiting Mrs. George w. Rains on Sixth avenue
 Dr. and Mrs. R. V. Mobley left yester- day for Denver and Colorado Springs. They will return by way of St Louis.
 Nr.. D Txapnn,, rat,,rrad ,-aStardav from St. Louis.
 Miss Dora Collins will leave next Tues day night with a party of Birmingham people for St Louis.
 Miss Norma Scholar will remain in Birmingham the coming winter, and will open a studio, for voice culture. At pres ent she can be found at Miss D. W. Row
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-14

which the young men read love letters they claimed to have received during tha year from the young ladies. Miss Allea was awarded the prize for having written the most ardent billet-doux. Later mln- ature watermelons were given the guests and a guessing contest, guessing tho number of watermelon seed in Jar, was induged in. In this MT. Roy Woodruff was the winner of a stunning little coon picture. The centerpiece of the din- ing table was a luscious watermelon, which was opened by the pulling of ribbons held by each guest. A delightful ice course was served.
 On last Tuesday Misses Virginia and Richie Norton, who are spenoing the warm season at Ingram Wells, compli- mented Miss Mary Gardner and MT. Tom Bell, of this city, with beautiful lunch con. Among those in the party were Miss Mary Gardner, Miss Henri Lynn Barr, Miss Richie Norton, Miss Virginia Norton Mir Tom Bell. MT. Harry Con- stantine, and MT. Joseph Constantine.
 Mrs. George D. Patterson of Tallossa is in the city visiting her parents, Jndge and Mrs. J. c. Wilson, on Leighton av- enue.
 Dr. and Mrs. Hiram D. Barr, Miss Henri Lynn Barr and Miss Mary Jordan have returned from Ingram Wells.
 Miss Nell Thomson returned yesterday from Talladega Springs, where she has spent the last week.
 Mrs. Harry Sheppard and Mrs Joseph Willett have returned from a visit to Mrs. W. w. Stringfellow at Blowing Rock.
 Mrs J. G. Adams left yesterday for visit to Mrs. Allgood at Piedmont. She will be away several days.
 Miss Mary Kline left yesterday for visit to friends in Pittsburg.
 Miss Mary Williams. of Birmingham, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. G. E. Cater on Quintard avenue
 Miss Rosie Christian, of Columbianna. left yesterday for Schancks Springs to spend a week She has been the guest of MT and Mrs. J. K. Milner.
 Mrs. Gaboury. of Jacksonville, will en- tertain at her summer home at Sulphur Springs today in honor of the Misses Ed moneson. of Anniston, and Miss Smith, of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-14
WEAVER-AL

The following invitations have been re- ceived in this city
 Mir. and Mrs James Holley Weaver re- quest the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their daughter, Belle, to MT John w. Allen on Tuesday afternoon, August 2S, at o'clock. 49 Oglethorpe ave- nue, Atlanta, Ga.
 This announcement is received with great deal of interest by the friends of the contracting parties in this city. MT. Allen has resided here many years, and has host of friends who rejoice with him in his coming nuptials. The bride also has large circle of friends here, hay ing made this city her home for some time Her striking personality and rare charm of manner endeared her to all who came within the circle O. her aequaint- ance MT. Allen has been connected with the Birmingham Paint and Glass com pany number of years, and he stands high in business circles because of sterl- ing character and business ability
 MT. and Mrs. Allen will be at home after September l, at 520 North Twenty first street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-14
LETTERS HOME OF PEOPLE AND THINGS AT THE FAIR
 LETTER No.a
BY ANNIE KENDRlck WALKER.
LETTER NO. 3.

little Japanese print today which l shall send you, knowing that you like Japanese art. and do not overcrowd things.
 But speaking of the art of other lands France has sent some of her greatest treasures to this country. They were not sent just to be exhibited this summer and neither are they to be seen in the French building, that exquisite pink and white structure, hung with Beauvois tap estries and overlooking a wonderful French garden. These treasures, my dear Gwendolen, have been In this country since Louis XVI was in the Tuleries since Napoleon Bonaparte drunk of the sunny wines of Burgundy. A New Or leans man, MT Armond Hawkins, whom you know has been collecting them for quarter of a century and now grouped in the Louisiana building, q replica of the Cabildo, are the rare old things once be- longing to the court of France. These treasures date back to the time when New Orleans was called "le petit Paris and their history has been traced by a pen far more interesting than mine. lm- agine great salons furnished in old ma hogany and Royal Vineennes, buffets serving tables, cabinets. bedsteads, chairs made by Percier, who knew the tastes of the Louis, who understood the art Of carving mahogany and rosewood until the slender chairs, the tall caoihets' needed only to be surmounted by the golden eagle of France. There Is china cabinet here that would blend perfectly with everything in your dining room, ex- cept that you would have to change the Napoleon. embems because everything you have is marked with your own crest. This cabinet is of old mahogany and has claw feet. The doors are of glass covered with a fret work of mahogany, and the panels are ornamented with the crest of Napoleon l saw group Of tables one hundred and fifty in number, which were made by Percier, and no two alike, each table worked out in the design of a flower. You could not tear yourself away from a Rose du Barry vase In the Cabildo. It was done by Mathieu and Baucheattier and it is inlaid and enameled in pink shades. There are two vases in torquois and these three treasures, so the story goes. were stolen from the palace of Louis XVI. and passing from one owner to the other were finally sold to purchase the trous- seau of creole beauty. It all seems very strange, does 1t not, especially when you look out upon the statute of the king him. self with the cross on his heart as you wander about the plaza of St. Louis or signalling gondolier you glide along the wonderful waterways of the Exposition.
 have not told you yet of the Italian villa and gardens, or of Vienna where there is a pavilion done in the art nou veau. They would interest anyone who likes to see the art of other countries
 Faithfully yours
 A. K. w. St Louis, Missouri.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-14
GADsDEN.

Gadsden. Aug. (Special) )-Miss An nie Joe Paden entertained Thursday eve ming at the lovely home of her mother. Mrs. A. D. Paden, in honor of her guest, Mrs. Wilkins, of Atlanta. An orchestra furnished music during the evening. Those present were: Miss Annie Joe Pa den, Miss Nena Foster, Miss Mary Dortch Miss Myra Mitchell, Miss Ella Perry, of Florence, Miss May Standifer, Miss Eliz- abeth Green Miss May Riley Miss Alice Maud Paden, Miss Arwin Hollingsworth, of Oklahoma; MT. Joe Day, MT. Otis Wragg, Mr. John Paden, MT Morris Bush, Mir. Bernard Green. Messers. As ton and Newman Green, MT. Nose Kahn, MT. Earl Lay, MT Morris Shannor, MT. Kyle Elliott and Mir Harry Montgom- cry.
 Mrs l. W. Gasser and Misses Millie and Mary Browning have returned from Chattanooga, where they were the guests of their sister, Mrs. J. B. McCallister.
 Miss Bessie Shapiro Of Birmingham is visiting the family of her brother, Mr. S. A. Shapiro.
 A delightful musical was enjoyed at the home of MT. and Mrs. w. J. Beggs, on Chestnut street Wednesday evening which was given complimentary to Mir. and Mrs Dave Beggs The music both vocal and instrumental, was highly enjoyed. Those who participated in the programme rem dered were: Mrs. Forney Hughes, Miss Marguritte Elliott. Miss Mary Clayton Conner, Miss Rosalee Conner, Miss Nena Foster, MT. and Mrs. D. M. Beggs, pr and Mrs. H. l.. Ison, Mrs. Charles Disque of New York, Miss Bonnie Nowln, Mrs. House. There were also present Captain and Mrs. J. M. Elliott, Mr. and Mrs T S. Kyle, MT. Kyle Elliott, Miss Linda Now lin. and Mir. Walter Huff of Macon. Ga.
 The Young Matron's club met with Mrs R. B. Kyle at her mountain home, White hurst, Thursday afternoon.
 Mrs Charles l.. Gum entertained the Morning Card club at her home on Chest nut street Wednesday morning
 MT. Will Riley. formerly of this city. was married to Miss Jessie Rose at the home of the bride in Marietta Indian territory, August 3, at s:S0 o'clock. The marriage was quiet affair, only few friends and relatives being present. Af- ter the ceremony. an elegant supper was served Mr. Riley left Gadsden several years ago to make his home in Marietta. l. T.
 A party of Gadsden sportsmen are on Canoe creek this week enjoying a fishing froiic. The party left the city in stean. yacht and went prepared for a camp of two weeks. The party consisted of Mir. c. D. Clarke. MT. W. c. Belenger. MT. Joe Hammond, MT. Flax McDuffie and Mir. Bob Foster.
 Judge of Probate. J. H. Lovejoy. who has been very sick. left this week for Dadeville on visit to bis old home. be-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-14
St. Louis, Missouri.
INGENIOUS WOMEN
Adjust Their Hats by Merely Shaking
 Their Heads.

From the New York Times.
 "Huh!' said MT. Bedford, as he showed his soup plate to one side and dallied with cracker. "the women nowadays all have St. Vitus dance.
 "What?" chorused his wife and daugh- ters, looking at Bedford to see if he were joking But they saw by his severe ex- pression that he was in earnest and Mrs. Bedford said Indignantly;
 How ridiculous! Where did you hear that?"
 q didn't hear 1t; I saw it-see 1t all the time"
 Where do you see it, then?'
 "In the cars, every day. Coming up In the car tonight there were six women st- ting opposite me, and every one of them was throwing her chin out and tossing her head up and down. Some of the heads were always on the go, and the big hats they wore were dancing about like little sailboats in a stiff breeze. l tell you the pace that women live at nowadays Is fast making nervous wrecks of them. l shud- der when I think of the ultimate result on the race"
 Did they all have big hats on?" asked the high school daughter, as she ex- changed looks of enlightenment with mother and sister,
 Big hats? l should say they were big hats"
 Three individual and disconcerting laughs greeted Bedford. as the high school girl said:
 Guess again, pater. That wasn't nerv- ousness it was hats"
 "Hats?"
 "Yes, hats. Those beg hats are in condition of unstable equilibrium, and as we women have got tired of adjusting them with our hands, we have learned to do 1t with @ simple toss of the head Your St. Vitus' dance will disappear with change in the style of our headgear. So, cheer up, batter, and enjoy your dinner"
 And Bedford was so relieved that he scarcely spoke during the remainder of the meal.