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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30
ANOTHER PATERSON FIRE.
Explosion Of Chemicals Destroys Mil and
Causes $150,000 Loss.

Paterson. n. j.. Fire started by the ex-
plosion OF chemicals In the large silk
mill OF Ashley and Bafley, employing
1900 hands destroyed the entire plant, to-
day. The loss II estimated at $4,000.
Trains on the Erie railroad were delayed
for some time on account OF the tracks
being blocked
The plant was one OF the largest in
the city and occupied an entire block. It
comprised several three-Story brick
buildings and included large quantity
OF valuable machinery
The heavy fan Of snow delayed the Are
companies. and by the time they reached
the scene the fire had made great head
way. Frozen hydrants and bursting
hose also interfered with the work OF
the fire department.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30
NATIVES
INC|TED
TO ARSON.

Canton. Province ~ Kwsn Tung. China.
Jan. 30.-Placards were posted about the
city during the night. melting the natives
10 attack and burn the shamien Suburb,
which Is the European quarter.
The consuls have demanded the protec-
tion OF the viceroy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30
DISTlLLERleS SHUT DOWN.

Peoria III. Jan. % Tho Monarch and
Atlas distillerles. two of the largest
houses owned 10y the whiskey trust. viii
shut down today FOR an Indefinite period
The closing they. say. Is due % p lack
OF demand az present and the large
amount n spirits on hand. N Is prob
able both houses will remain closed until
the busy season next year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30
SPECIAL Low RATES VIA THE
NICKEL PLATE ROAD

To points I'm the West and Southwest
one way colonist and round trip home
seekers tickets on sale first and third
Tuesdays each month 90 April inclusive
Homeseekers' tickets good 2l days re-
turning.
Full particulars on application 10 T.. T.
Burgess N +. T. A. Boston. Mass
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30

Credit memoranda properly used legitimate enough used
improperly they give for suspicion and naturally the
school supply bills lead the public suspect doubt
u questionable dealing All such suspicion could be
people better served school supplies
competitive bids submitted by reputable
worthy dealers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30

There are reports about local option
from Albany. They refer 10 what country
legislators and city legislators may do or
try 10 with reference 10 liquor selling on
Sundays in the city OF New York. One Of
the measures proposes that the question
OF opening or not opening liduor saloons
for cqrtain hours on Sundays I'm this city
shall be submitted TO voters at spring
election. The question shall be submitt>~
TO them only in a general form OF Yes or
No.
%. The legislator who introduced
that bill has encountered from Governor
Od,eli the denial OF the report that he ia
vors or promoted Il. He is now reduced 10
saying that he introduced IL on his own
behalf. II will not become law.
Journalistic comment on measure
which will not pass involves the multipli-
cation OF unneeded words and the loss OF
time that could be put 10 better use.
THE legislature will do well 20 confne
ctr attention to the liquor selling question
in It's relation 10 revenue. not I'm its rela-
7 ton 10 human habits or 20 personal NOR
ais. Brooklyn Eagle.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30
DO You SHAVE YOURSELF I?

N you don't YOU should. as n Is a pleas
ure II YOU use EASY. SHAVE" the new
lather No smarting or burning. EASY.
SHAVE" makes thick. creamy iather.
softens the beard. soothes and heals the
skin. At druggists, l5c. Try it todAS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30
MOVING FACTORY.

Lynn. Mass. Jan 3o-Gardiner. Bear
sell and company Is moving It's counter
factory TO East Boston, today. yester-
day 175 grain counter workers struck be-
cause a non-unlon man was hired In
place OF union man. discharged.
The firm Immediately made prepara-
tions 20 move It's business IL Is one OF
the largest in this line in the city and Is
very busy
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30
TO REPRESENT WESLEYAN.

Middletown, Conn, Jan % D-Wesieyan
universitys choice OF debstors for the
debate with Syracuse university on
March 20 was announced today They
arc G.. w. Atwater. Mlddletown. Conn.
A. r. clifford, Cottage city. Mass ami
8 r. Hancock. Syracuse. n Y
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30

nights proceedings the school committee meeting
nshed of the determination of Seventh ward
grab every Office in sight that has salary
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30
Low RATES WEST VIA THU ~ X.
PlATE ROAD

Special one way Colonist tickets
points throughout the West and Soutn.
west on sale first and Third Tuesday,
each month TO April. 1904 N going West
this winter, see local agents. or write
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30
THE FIELD e6sssssso c. OF LABOR

was I'm excess OF the sick and death bene-
ft funds. which will accrue 10 the family.
Resolutions were drafted and set order
ed copied and sent TO the family, Wnlle
"A second set will be framed and pre-
served by the local.
The legislative committee reported
progress In affairs while the ball com
mittee was discharged. with a vote OF
thanks. The banquet committee reported
and the library committee handed over 10
the local the keys OF fthe new library.
This latter IS something that the local
has long seen the need OF since It's prop
erty had accumulated with such rapidity
that there was now no place TO store IL.
The structure is a very nicely finished
article with the upper portion shelved for
the resting OF the larger volumes OF the
local while I'm the drawers will be stored
all the smaller items and complete card
catalogue system for the preservation of
everything pertaining 20 the local. II was
announced also that by the end OF an
other month Business Agent Frank Mer-
ewether will be able 10 take an active
part I'm the work outside. For the past
few months since he was elected 20 the
position, he has been very busy at the Of
fee regulating the books and famlliariz-
ing himself with the minute particulars
OF office.
MR.. WHEELER At FtTCHBURG.
Third Vice President Wheeler OF the Re
tail Clerks has been called to Fftchburg
Mass, for the settlement of some business
there. re will be occupied there until
next Wednesday and will then return
10 this city 20 continue the work OF or
ganizing here tin the object IL completed
While ne is away the work begun is car
ried on by the grievance committee ap-
pointed a few weeks ago
EXECUTIVE BOARD. S. f. l..
There Will be a meeting Of the state
executive board az the Federation OF
Labor tomorrow I'm the Labor Temple.
where there will he many things 20 oc-
cupy the minds Of the members one of
the leading reports will be that of the
legislative committed This will show just
the activity % the committee and the
prospects OF what Is to be accomplished
Electric OIL Perfectly safe. Never fails
AT any drug store.
Every family should have It's house.
hold medicine chest and the first bottle IN
A. should be Dr. Woods Norway Pine
syrup. Natures --medy for coughs and
colds.
Itching pilei Never mind n physicI cIans
fail to cure you Try Doan's Ointment
No failures there. 60 cents at any drug
store
Burdock Blood Blttors gives a man a
clear head an active brain. a strong
vigorous bocy-makes him M for the BAT.
tie OF lfe.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30

companies in Missouri could safely policies
against convicted booders going prison and make
tial profit by the process.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30

The Democratic party be sane but will be dan
gous long Bryan lives and has directing influence in its
policy
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30

Elderly Woman Gin the department
ore)-wheres the pin counter?
Floor walker-What kind-hat, hair
or rolling?-Cleveland Leader
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30

THE bill introduced in the state legtsla-
ture by Assembiyman Newoomb 10 sub
NIT 10 the voters OF each borough in New
York at a special election In May. and
every third year thereafter, the question
OF a restricted sale OF liquor on Sunday, is
very carefully drawn.
ut IN difficult 10 see what valid objec-
tion can be urged against just and pru-
dent measure like this. recognizing the
personal liberty OF citizens and the right
OF local SELF government in the oommu-
nity."--New York World.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30
what Others
MS-e Saying

The excise bill introduced,by Assembly
man Newcomb is a componnd OF several
measures proposed earlier in the winter;
bw for all that II Is an Improvement on
az y and all or them,
LAS a local option measure the New
comb bill should commond itself 10 all
who believe in the principle OF home rule.
Its chief defect is that II applies only 10
cities OF over fifteen hundred thousand In
habitants. which makes IL. In fact. special
legislati for Greater New York. New
York News.
The immense power or the south with
IN the councils OF the national Democracy
will be sanely exercised. Bryan cannot
control this power He cannot command
Il in behalf OF a candidate OF his own Sc
lection" New York Sun.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30

, following unions will hold sessions
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30

flfrg fia -' the Plumbers
niun hell '' much business
was transIf tHU All tho routine
matters were disposed Of the local voted
10 send sloe 10 tho union IN rittsburg.
which II nov on strike The sum " SO
was voted for tho funeral expenses OF
one OF the late members. Mr.. Yates. This
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-24
FREIGHT HANDLERS STRIKE.
BAeDhHrd Turns Down Union Presi-
dent-COmpaDy VIII Not Yield.

AAephHrd Turns Down Union Presi-
dent-COmpaDy VIII Not Yield.
NEW YORK, May 24.-Highly lndig
nant at the refusal of the New York
New Haven and Hartford company of.
ficials to make the slightest concession
to any Of their demapds, representa-.
tiyes of the Freight Handlers union,
the Freight Clerks union and the Fire
men and Oilers union. held secret
conference with Lawrence ]. Curran
president of the International Associa
ton Of Interior Freight Handlers and
Warehousemen, who lad. come to this
city from Chicago in an effort to settle
the dock strike
Curran has delivered an ultimatum
to the management of the New York,
New Haven and Hartford Railroad
company
While he made no overt threat in
writing, he intimated that If the com
pany ignores him the union he repre-
sents will take suitable action. He
did not deny that the plan would prob
ably be to extend the existing strike
to the entire system Of the New Haven
line and to attempt to paralyze the
freight traffic.
The executive committee of the
Transfers association, repre-, entlng
$4,000 men in Manhattan alone, Las
sent committee to present an ulti-
matum TO the officials of the New Ha-
ven system. The committee is en-
powered to say to the railroad officials
that unless the freight handlers strike
is settled all the -eamsters in Manhat-
tan will he called out.
Dispatches from Fall River said that
by orders from New York seventy-hye
men employed at the New York, New
Haven and Hartford freight house
there We're called ont 1t is supposed
that similar orders have been or will
be sent to Newport Boston, Proyi-
dence and New Haven, and coastwise
traffic between New York and New
England states win be halted.
Superintendent Sheppard said when
Curran called with the freight han
dlers' committee of six that he would
not confer with the committee and
that the company would not take back
the men who left the marine service
They had broken an agreement signed
on March 20 that there should be arbi-
tration and no strikes for one year.
1t was said that the receiving and
shipping clerks and the firemen and
oilers on the boats would be asked to
bolster up the strike. Mr.. Sheppard
said that If they went out it would be
to stay, and others would be hired
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-24
Henri snecInIlst Arrested.

NEW YORK, May 24-Wealthy real
estate men with weak hearts are now
safe from the further operations of
"Dr. c. +. COLDER" the shrewd swim
dler who posed as a heart specialist
and picked up small fortune during
the last month by making men believe
they We're i'll and then robbing them
after he had them under treatment He
thus robbed Mr.. f. Setz of Brooklyn
and Mr.. w. O. Rogers Of New York.
BY ingenious work on the part Of
Brooklyn detectives COLDER was caught
in his home, 413 East SiXty-nlnth
street, and made a clean breast Of his
misdeeds. His right name as he gave
it is Macmillan Muller, and he says
he first got the idea of making money
by working on the sensibilities Of
wealthy men while he was employed
as a nurse at Blacllwelrs island.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-24
DEADLY EXPLOSIVES
Independent Fireworks Plant
at Camden Blown Up.
THREE KILLED, TEN BADLY BURNED
Theory Is That Father of the Vice
President Took ChlOrhte of Pot
ash out of barrel with show
ell Containing sulphur.

CAMDEN, n. j., May 24.-Three per-
sons were killed and ten others injured,
two of them probably fatally, by an
explosion in the factory of the indie.
pendent Fireworks company on the
outskirts of this city.
The dead are Simon PeradazZo, aged
eighteen years, of this city; Joseph
LOgolla, sixteen years, of Philadelphia,
and Andraf Oryilla, seventeen years, Of
this city.
Those believed to be fatally injured
are Michael Scalona, aged fifty-two
years, and Lenardo Pinto forty-hve
years, both of this city.
Robert T. Weser of Philadelphia,
president of~the company, and Joseph
Scalona, vice president, were arrested
and held in $500 bail to await the ac-
ton of the coroner. Warrants have
been issued for certain other officers
OF the concern.
The plant consists of a two story
brick stOrehouse and four frame sheds,
one of which is used for mixing the
explosive composition placed in the
fireworks. The explosion occurred I'm
this department The cause of the ac-
cident is yet to be positively determn.
ed. The theory of the workmen is that
Michael Scalona, father Of the vice
president Of the company, may have
taken chlOrate of potash out of a
barrel with shovel on which there
was some sulphur Some of the work
people had very narrow escapes one
girl was rescued from the roof of one
Of the Sheds where she had been car
ried by the force Of the explosion.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-24
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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-24
Uncle sam stopped Lottery Game.

PANAMA. May 24 - DR. Claude
Pierce, in behalf Of the United States,
has taken charge of the supervision Of
the quarantine regulations of Panama.
J. G. Duque, the American concession
aire Of the lottery in Panama, has an
nounced his intention of suing the gov
eminent for damages on account Of the
prohibition by Governor Davis of the
sale Of tickets I'm the canal zone.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-24

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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-24

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Newport daily independent., 1904-06-20
ABNEY ARRESTED
 FOR BIGAMY.

George Abney, a barber who held the second chair at Mont gomery's shop, left Sunday night in company with Deputy Van Lockwood, of Harrisburg, Saline county, Illinois. He was arrested on the charge of big amy, the brother of his real or first wife being his prosecutor.
 Abaey had four children by this wife and the deputy sheriff was of the opinion that the case could be compromised if Abney would take the children.
 Abney and his supposed wife have been boarding at Zack Mas sey's, but he has told a few inti- mate friends that he and this woman were never married. She expects to leave at once for St. Louis.
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-20

Speak we'll for the citizenship of Arkansas, but, bitter as the pill is, we will have to swallow it."
 MT. Dinsmore was asked con- corning the chances of Harry Myers, the Republican candi- date for governor, for success and he said: He has no ch4nce at all. I know lots of Republl- cans who are going to vote for Davis in preference to Myers and in addition to that Davis will get the bulk of the negro Republi- can vote. l very much doubt whether Myers will receive as large a vote as he did the last time he ran. :"
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-20
BURLINGAME EXPRESSES
 TRAVELLERS THANKS.
Secretary of Arkansaw Travellers Association Writes Personal Letter Thanking New
 port Citizens.
LITTLE ROCK, June IS.


 Editor Independent, Newport, Ark. Dear Sir: At the direc- tion of the Arkansaw Travellers, recently in convention assembled in your city, 1 take this method of expressing to you and the many other citizens who mani fested so much concern and were so untiring in their efforts in our behalf our sincere and heartfelt appreciation.
 All the language at my con- mand would be inadequate to properly express the sentiments of our souls. Your hospitality was boundless and I speak for the entire membership in at tendance when 1 say that we were simply overwhelmed by the spirit of good cheer we encoun- tered and the hospitable welcome we enjoyed.
 While this was our initial out ing, 1t was nevertheless a pro- nounced success, as far as the good citizens of Newport were concerned, and no matter what character of entertainment IS provided at our future conclaves, it can never dim the luster of the occasion, which was indeed, one long to be remembered, and will be cherished on the pages of recollection as one of the green est spots on memory's walls.
 In conclusion will say that on behalf of the association, 1 thank each and every citizen in New. port for the many courtesies shown, and with best personal wishes, 1 be to remain,
 Yours very truly,
 J. C.. BURLINGAME, Sec'y.
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-20
WAHLQUIST-ROBINSON.

MT. Charles H. Wahlquist and Miss Monte Robinson were united in marriage at 4:30 o'clock Sun day afternoon at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. Frank Robinson, at 209 Main street, Rev. c. Pope of the Meth- odist church performing the cere- mony in the presence of a few intimate friends of the two fami- lies.
 The newly wed are both popu- lar and quite we'll known young people. The groom resided here for some time representing the music house of Martin Bros. of Springfield, Mo-, but is now located at Batesville, while his bride is a pretty and accom- plished young lady who has made many friends in Newport.
 The happy couple left Sunday night for a brief visit to rela- tives in Mobile, Ala. The Inde- pendent joins with their friends in extending congratulations.
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-20
FALLING AT PINE BLUFF

Pine Bluff, June 19.-The fall of water in the Arkansas river was nearly a foot this morning. Below Pine Bluff the water IS running off the overfowed places at rapid rate, and it is thought that by the end of the week most of the farms and plantations be- low here will be cleared. In the northern section of the county the fall is not so marked, and it will be several days before the farms are cleared.
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-20
TWO FUNERALS
 AT AUGUSTA.


 Au9usta, June 19. J. A.. Hutchinson, an old and highly respected citizen of Augusta, who died Thursday, was buried with Masonic honors in Augusta ceme- tery Friday evening.
 Maj. T. E. Stanley, who was stricken down at the Nashville reunion, U. c. w., Thursday, was buried here Saturday evening. The old Confederate soldiess of Jeff Davis camp No. 843 attended in a body, uniformed and equip ped with Confederate regalia.
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-20
SHERIFF CUSTER DEAD.

Center Point, June 19. -Chas. c. Custer, sheriff of this (How- ard) county, died suddenly of heart disease at his residence at this place Friday night at 9 o'clock. He had been in i'll health for a couple of months, being afflicted with rheumatism and heart trouble, and had but re- gently returned from Hot Springs from taking baths, which seemed to benefit him.
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-20
SHAWLER'S SE-
 RIOUS INJURIES.

w. H. Shawler, farmer liv- ing near Swifton, while return ing home Saturday evening was thrown from his horse and badly injured. It was thought at first that he would not recover, but he was carried to the Jones hotel and given the best attention. He is improving as fast as could be expected.
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-20
STRUCK BY TRAIN.

T. s. Rudd, a farmer living be- low the White river bridge on the far side, was crossing the Iron Mountain track near the button factory about noon Monday when one of the fast passenger trains struck and killed one of his horses.
 The wagon was also broken up and MT. Rudd thrown out, sus- taining bad bruises but no se- rious injuries, unless they be in- :ternal.
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-20
22D ANNUAL DUMP SALE

At Chas. Meyers Great Bargain Store begins Thursday, the 9th. This will positively be the great est sacrifice of merchandise ever offered the people of Jackson county. 37b