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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-08
ALMOST
ROASTED IN
HER HOME

with her body from breast to hips AL
most roasted. and suffering intense
anguish from burns on her forearms, Mrs.
Agnes Sweeney was taken 10 the Rhode
Island hospital last night. while her hus-
band. Jack Sweeney. a prize fighter OF the
featherweight class, was taken 10 the
Sixth station TIL some Of the eircum-
stances OF the affair are developed more
fully
The couple recently came from Man
chester, n. H.. and secured room at
1855 Westminster street with the family
OF Mary Doyle on Sunday.
Last night sounds as OF quarrelling were
heard I'm the Sweeneys' room. and after
the girl who is OF a large type and OF
prepossessing appearance. was heard to
declare that she would tell Sweeney's
mother OF something that had taken
place
the family rushed 10 the room and found
the woman wrapped in flames. her light
night robe being almost consumed.
Sweeney who was arising from the
bed. wrapped her in a blanket and
smothered the flames.
Officers Shea and Campbell OF the Sixth
station were called 10 the house and in
the first story told them they received the
impression that the young woman was
tired OF life. but later husband and wife
both agreed that she fell and struck the
lamp.
As the chimney was unbroken and the
burner OF the lamp was unfastened the
police are rather disposed to hesitate be-
fore accepting this story, and decided 10
hold him for further developments
police officer stated today that there
was no possibility that the young
woman's injuries were the result OF an
accident
AT the hospital today IL was reported
she was suffering great pain and that her
condition might be regarded as serious
Her age was given 49, but she
appears much older than that
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-08

solicitor Of the same city were enter
tained by Commissioners OF Public Works
Barclay yesterday.
~1ast evening the Merchants associa-
tlon met President Lyons Delaney was
in the chair Reports Of committees on
entertainment and instruction of commit
tee OF congress on harbor. on improved
gas service. improved telephone service,
etc. were received Mr. Lynd advocated
the holding OF merchants week. Though
II was favorably discussed no action was
taken on the matter. Another meeting
Of the association will be held next We'd
nesday evening
Rev Frank Rector united City Auditor
George VI Rex and Miss Bessie Fielding
Lees daughter Of Mr. and Mrs Judson
Lees IN marriage. at the home OF the
brides parents At y. m yesterday.
There was brilliant reception and many
beautiful wedding gifts. Singleton's or
chestra furnished music for the reception.
Both bride and groom have many friends
who wish them all kinds Of prosperity
While trying 10 alight from a Crescent
Park car on Prospect street At 6:46 p. m
yesterday. Mrs. Alfred A Beane was
owing 10 the sudden starting ~ the car
thrown a. the ground and dragged quite
distance. Dr. GAYLORD attended her.
The Textile union will have concert
soon for the beneft Of the Fall River
strikers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-08
FINE new CARS.
Flve-Houf Trains 10 New York Have Splen
did Up.tu-Dats Equipment

The Consolidated road has recently
placed in operation two new sets Of cars
to replace the old coaches formerly MAX
ing up two of the five e-hour trains be-
tween Boston and New York. The two
trains thus subjected 10 improvement
are the so-csled Merchants Limited"
trains which leave New York and Bos-
ton at o'clock, going. Of course. in each
direction.
one set OF the fine new cars was given
a trial trip yesterday and the change is
10 go into effect at once. These cars
are typical OF the highest workmanship
and most advanced ideas in railroad car
construction. The interior finish OF the
cars show a decided departure from pre-
vious standards, as all unnecessary or
namentation has been left out and the
extra space gained is most advantageous.
The finish Is elegant. without being or
nate, and every feature tends to add 10
the comfort of the passengers.
Electric lighting is substituted for the
antlquated oil lamps on the new cars and
the train service is now made 10 include
maids for the convenience OF the women
passengers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-08
H|CCOUGH
FATAL after
TEN DAYS

Bridgeport, Sept. s.--After hiccoughing
steadily for 10 days, Franklin II. Hull.
rs years old, died at his home. 4e4
Maple street.
When hrst attacked. after eating a
hearty supper. he made light OF IL. When
bedtime came he Gained the fears OF his
family by saying that he would go to
sleep and forget the hiccoughs. He was
then In good health.
He hicccughed so loudly that none Of
his family could sleep and a doctor was
summoned at midnight. He succeeded In
checking the hiccoughs. but had left the
house only a few minutes when the at
tack returned.
The best the doctors could do was TO
stop the spasms for periods OF 20 minutes.
After a few days Hull became despond
ent. his appetite failed and he became
so weak that he had to take TO his bed
The weakness increased and, refusing
food he died from exhaustion. the hic-
coughs continuing unth his last mo-
ments.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-08
THE FIRST DAY.
Opening Sessions Of Annual Meeting Of
Nanaganseit Association Of BaptISt Churches

The opening Of the i5th annual meeting
Of the Narragansctt Association OF Bap-
tist churches were held yesterday I'm the
First Baptist church at East Greenwich
the attendance being about 25O OF this
number. l25 were reglarly accredited
delegates "a of the % churches in the
association sent letters appropriate for
the occasion and these letters were read
during the morning session.
The opening meeting was called 10
order at 1899 by Moderator Rev. r.. j.
Lindle OF Hope Valley a reading from
the Scriptures and prayer being the
first matters disposed OF Then tho Of
ficers for the year following were elected
This is the successful ballot For mod
erator-Rev. w. l.. Swan. First Baptist
church OF Westerly. clerk and treas
urer-Dr. George B. Peck of Providence
The annual sermon was then preached
by Rev. H. /. Lindh from Hebrews xiii.
;. Rev: Mr. Lindhs subject was The
Perennial Christ" and his theme was
Christ. the constant factor I'm the civil
iZation OF society
Then followed the reading Of the letters
mentioned above and an exchange Of
greetings between tho entertaining church
and the general association. The morn
ing session came TO % close with the ap.
pointment Of the various committees re-
quired In the transaction OF routine bus
ness.
The afternoon session opened with de-
votional exercises led by Rev. c. A Bur
CESS. pastor Of the Quidnesset church.
Then followed a symposium of l5-minute
talks on the missionary work. in many
fields. Miss c. w. HaZlewood'o 'of Boston
discussed the work of the Home Mission
society in Cuba and Rev. Walter Bush
nell told Of tho progress of his work I'm
far away Burmah.
"The Relation Of Church Members 10
the Prayer Meeting was the subject
of an address by Rev. j. 4. Hainer "
the Pearl street church ~ this city. Rev.
l.. T.. Henson. u. d. of the Cranston
street church delivered an address on
"Our Young People"
The session last evening opened at 7.30
oclock with y service % special music,
Rev. J. r. Beckley u. D.. pastor of the
Central Baptist church Of Newport.
preached doctrinal sermon from tho
word IN 81 John. xiv. IL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-08
is A BROWN MAN.
Collins M. Graves Of Class Of '95 In ver-
mont legislature.

Among the Republicans prominent in
the recent elections I'm Vermont was Col
Inns NJ. Graves OF Bennington. Mr..
Graves is well known as q Brown grad
uate. having been a popular member OF
the class OF 95
Mr.. Graves will represent Bennington in
the newly elected Vermont legislature
and has always been on active figure in
the political life OF his community.
Besides being prominent In politics. Mr..
Graves is actively connected with the
Masons the Elks. the Knights OF Py-
thias and with his college fraternity.
Delta Kappa Epsilon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-08
THE 2OOTH
BIRTHDAY
OF CHURCH

The celebration of the 2ooth anniversary
OF the founding OF the Little Compton
United Congregational church. which oo-
CURED yesterday In the morning. after
noon and evening, were enlivened by
an incident that will give the old resi-
dents something 20 talk OF for a few
weeks.
II grew out OF the answer TO a speech
by Governor Garvin. delivered after he
had left the church. however. by Roswell
3. Burchard.
The governor. In the course of his
speech, said that there was a great differ
ence in homes. nowadays. some being
filled with misery caused by poverty and
some, where riches exist. falling 70 de-
velop worthy citizens. This condition OF
affairs, the governor said. was caused
by law. home-making now being dlscour-
aged by a fine. where formerly IL was one
OF the ends which was held up TO all
men starting out In life. The remedy
for this. he intimated. was a change
OF the system Of taxation, and he said ne
hoped that the citizens OF the town OF
Little Compton would seek TO reform
present taxation methods.
Mr.. Burchard was speaking on the his
tory OF the town but he took occasion 10
remark, after the governor had gone
home: II wish the governor was here,
in order that he might understand what
! think about what he said. / dissent
from his views The law. like medicine.
always is on the side OF humanity and
seeks to help men from whatever wrong
they are suffering. Only when the mil
lenium arrives can IL relieve the trials OF
the soul which result from death, sick
ness and poverty. and there Is bound 70
be suffering when one man IL blessed by
health and another IL afflicted by dis
ease.
when a man. IN religious edihce
and during a religious exercise, suggests
on the eve OF an election that all misery
can be wiped out by law. that man should
come 10 a place like Little Compton.
where laws have always been sane and
helpful in ameliorating the condition OF
mankind" This rejoinder was received
with much applause.
Among the speakers OF the day were
former Pastors Rev. Augustus NJ.
Rice, Rev. william d. Hart. Rev.
Thomas #. Norris. Rev. James Lade Of
Hanover, Mass: Rev. J. II. Lyon OF Cen
trail Falls. Governor Garvin. Mr.. Burch-
ard Rev Thomas r. Slicer of New York.
Rev. Edgar r. Clark, Rev. w. J. Bait
OF Concord Junction, Mass; Horace @.
Shaw OF Paterson. ~. j.: Rev. NJ. l.. Will
liston Of Darlington. and Rev. Albert II.
Plumb, d. D., OF New York.
The following were the committees:
General committee. Rev. Wilson r.
Buxton, Erastus s. Bailey, j. Webster
Coombs. Joshua c. Richmond, James r.
Osborne Roswell r. Burchard; chairmen
OF committees-On reception, Deacon
George w. Church; on entertainment.
Mrs. oliver III. Wilbour; on refreshments.
Mrs. William H. Briggs on conveyance,
Clarence c. Wordell on music. William
II. Briggs: on historical exhibits, Mrs.
Forbes w Manchester; on finance. George
Harlan Simmons; on decorations, Henry
A Groth
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-08

TO STAY
ON STRIKE

Chicago. Sept s.-According to a state
ment just given out. 25,5s7 strikers voted
TO remain on strike and e40s for a return
to work
With the declaration that the majority
had voted 10 continue the strike. an
nouncement was made that the strike
would be prosecuted with renewed vigor.
Secretary Tracy OF the Allied Trades
Conference board stated that at midnight
all meat would be declared unfair"
Having voted TO continue the stock
yards struggle until better terms can be
secured the strike leaders tonight are In
a quandary as To what the next move
shall be- when the result Of the vote OF
the men, defeating the proposition 10 re-
turn by the union officials that a second
ballot would be ordefed at once.
Shortly after the announcement was
made. however. the plans was abandoned
and efforts were begun to secure another
conference with the packers.
In this the strikers were unsuccessful.
and then "A second announcement was
made that the order issued last week
placing all meat on the unfair list would
go into effect last night.
While arrangements were being made
70 put this order into effect, II was sud
denly discovered by some OF the leaders
that the Allied Trades Conference board
would have 10 give its consent to the or
der before IL could be enforced. and that
IL would be impossible TO put the mani
festo into effect last night. as the Allied
Trades Conference board would not be
able to arrange for a meeting OF Its mem
bers until today
II was then stated that the central or
ganization would meet today at IL o'clock
10 consider the question.
IL ~ eAAe a
strikers had voted 10 continue the strike
a meeting, attended by representatives or
all the packers, was held at the offices OF
the National Packing company.
What took place at the conference IL
not known. but after the meeting II was
stated by one OF the packers that no op-
portunity would he given the labor lead
ers to present a proposition embracing ar
bitration. as was being planned by the
strikers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-08
DANGER OF
Elevated
STRIKE OVER

New York. Sept s.-By compromise
reached last night all remaining danger of
q strike by the elevated railroad employees
r. averted. Practically only the drawing
up OF the agreement and its being signed
by the Interborough Rapid Transit COM
pany officials and by the union leaders
stands In the way OF final adjustment.
This two-fod act will be done some
time today. according TO the statements
OF those involved
The principal point gained by the union
In the agreement Of the company 10 rec
ognize the seniority and priority rights
OF men working on the elevated road de-
sirous OF changing TO work in the sub
way. In order 10 gain this concession.
without which they declared no settle
ment could be reached. the union men
gave up their fight against the severe
medical examination demanded by the
company in passing upon the men TO be
employed I'm the subway
These were the cardinal points argued
at conferences lasting nearly six hours.
some minor considerations are left in
allegiance. These differences will probably
be adjusted before the signing OF the
agreement. Pay for overtime and division
OF the working hours OF the men are
included in these details.
Hundreds OF men who went 10 the en-
ployment office OF the Interborough com
pany to apply for positions in the subway
were told that the company had all the
men IL needed. At the same time. the
work Of paying of the 1000 men engaged
by the company through James Farley.
the strike breaker, 10 operate the cars In
event OF n strike. was begun. only
about 500 OF the men had been paid off
when the work was suddenly stopped.
and the remaining $500 We're ordered 10
report 10 Farley yesterday afternoon for
instructions.
When the $500 strike breakers reported
ct the Interborough company's office yes
terday afternoon they were informed tina I
their services might still be required and
were ordered 10 hold themselves In readi-
ness for any emergency. Farley said tina I
the men would not be paid off until IL
was certain that the danger Of n strike
was finally over.
Some Of the strike breakers who were
paid of expressed dissatisfaction with
the treatment they had received having
been given only three days employment.
They accused Farley OF breaking faith
with them and declared that they would
band together and form rival organiza-
tion and hold themselves I'm readiness 10
take the places OF strikers on any road
thai might need them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-08
THEY LAUGHED
At the Arguments on the Packages

The husband Of an Ohio woman
brought home some packages of Grape
Nuts one evening and there was much
discussion but let her tell the story.
Two years ago / was thin and sickly
and suffered so from Indigestion, was
very nervous and could not sleep a night,
| was not able physically or mentally 10
perform my duties and was constantly
under the care Of our physician. I had
tried plain living and all the different
remedies recommended by friends but got
no better.
One day my husband brought home
two yellow boxes and said, The grocer
wants us to try this food and report how
we like It. he thinks IL will help you |
read all II said on the boxes about Grape
Nuts and | remember how | laughed at
Il. for I thought Il foolish TO think food
could help me. But the next meal we all
ate some with cream. We liked and en-.
joyed the deliciously crisp and new flavor
80 we kept on using Grape Nuts. not be-
cause we thought II would cure me but
but because we liked IL.
AT that time we had no idea what the
results would be but now | am anxious
10 have the world know that today | am
a well and strong woman physically and
mentally. gained over 30 pounds, do
not suffer from any Of the old ails and I
know that II is TO Grape Nuts alone that
! owe my restored health. They call me
Grape Nuts here I'm tho home and all
OF my friends have asked me the cause
~ it all. have persuaded several OF
them TO use Grape Nuts and every one
OF them who has done 40 has been bene-
flied and / wish Il were I'm my power to
induce everyone who Is sick 10 give this
wonderful food a trial We still have
Grape Nuts three times day and never
tire Of IT," Name given by Postum Co,
Battle Creek. Mich.
Ten days 81 this nourishing and com
pletely digestible food will show anyone
who IL run down from improper feeding
great change. sometimes worth more
than n gold mine because " may mean
the Joy and spring of perfect health in
place of the old ais Trial proves.
There's \ reason"
Look In each pkg for the famous little
book. THE Road 10 wellville.'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-08
A TWO.DAY AFFAIR.
Lawn Party Given by Men in Christ Church
Commenced Yesterday, Continues Today.

The Mems club of Christ Episcopal
church In South Providence gave n lawn
party last evening on the grounds OF the
William Hayden estate opposite the
church The liberal use Of Japanese lam
terms provided a brilliant illumination
and the scene was remarkably pretty.
The grounds were open from until 10
o'clock and at various booths refresh
ments and fancy articles were exposed
for sale. This end OF the affair netteG a
tidy sum and insured the success OF this
first attempt on the part OF the Mems
club to have lawn party.
The ladies OF the church came TO the as
sistance OF the men in conducting the
sale and doubtless their presence materi-
ally swelled the receipts OF the evening.
During the evening vocal selections
were rendered by "a quartet consisting of
Mrs. Minnie Vaughn, Mrs Crosby, Mr.
1nniss and Mr.. Whitaker. while Poole's
orchestra stationed on the piazza OF the
Hayden house rendered selections.
r. A. Cross II president OF the club and
Mrs. ". A. Cross. chairman OF the COM
mittee OF arrangements.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-08
new HIGH
SCHOOL
DEDICATED

The splendid new Cranston high school
building on Park avenue. Auburn. was Of
ficially turned over TO the school COM
mittee and 10 the town. the dedicatory
exercises being attended by a large au-
dience. in which were many prominept
figures in Rhode Island educational cir
ces.
The doors Of the new building were
opened for public inspection at o'clock.
the exercises OF the evening commencing
an hour later. These took place in the
large hall OF the school and the platform
was occupied by score or more OF we'll
known men and prominent educators
Reeves American band furnished music
for the occasion. The opening overture
was followed by prayer Then n letter
was read from Edwin r Banning. super
vising architect, in which the keys of the
building. theoretically. were given over To
the school committee.
Mr. William r. Dutemple. chairman Of
the school committee, accepted the build
ing in a brief address. and then intro
duced President Faunce Of Brown uni
versity who made the address OF the
evening His remarks were OF congrat-
ulatory nature and were closely followed
by the audience.
At the conclusion OF Dr. Faunce's adj
dress the audience scattered about the
building aud spent some time i'm inspect
ing the various departments and features
OF IL.
The building is handsome inside as well
as out and admirably planned and well
designated 10 meet the needs of Cranston
for many years TO come.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-08
FEAR THE
LOSS OF
$4,000

Reports coming from Hartford, Conn.
state that the United States sumatra To-
bacco Growing company has gone to the
bad and that receiver has been ap-
pointed This report is OF special moment
In this vicinity as much local capital Is
said to be invested In the concern. East
Providence capitalists are in the affair
20 the tune OF some $1,000 and Il is gem
orally admitted by them that they re-
gard their money as lost The finances Of
the company have not been stable for
some time and the news OF the insolvency
does not cause much surprise
The United States Sumatra Tobacco
Growing company was Incorporated some
three years ago under New Jersey laws.
II was capitalized at 100000 This capital
was divided into 5000 shares 2N0 OF them
being offered for sale and advertised as
fully paid and forever non assessable."
The story OF the sale Of stock TO small
speculators. the establishment OF an
agency with a local broker, the success
OF the first years crop on the company s
acres In Connecticut; the declaring OF a
substantial dividend and increase In the
demand for shares the enlargement OF
the industry the first deferred dividend
payment, the growing distrust on the part
OF the shareholders, the doubling. the as
surances from the managers and lastly
the bursting OF the bubble is in no way
different from the story OF the other
busted ventures in which Providence cap
italsts frequently get stuck.
The report Is that fully $4,000 of local
money Is caught In the crash and further
Developments will be awaited eagerly by
Providence people. The company has not
been actively represented i'm Providence
for over six months. local brokers having
felt n distrust OF the concern for some
time,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-08
LOCAL WEATHER BUREAU.
Apparatus Being Installed In University
Hall al Brown.

Supplies and delicate apparatus FOR the
new Providence weather station are being
placed IN position at Brown university,
where three large rooms on the top floor
Of the university have been set apart for
It's use.
Prof y. Bunnemeyer. 10 he In charge of
the bureau. is here and is supervising
the placing of the instruments which he
hopes ~ have In working order soon.
Prof George y. Field of Philadelphia.
who will assist him, u expected about the
middle OF the month.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-08
PkWTUCKET.

The board Of aldermen held a ten min
utes' session last evening Charles r. d.
Gauthier. Alfred Pollard. Roy Provencal,
John p. Kennedy. Ephraim Morley and
Louis Braussesux were nominated by the
mayor and confirmed as special police
constables. on recommendation ~ the
Joint standing committee on finances a
resolution sppropriatinE $1,000 for con
tinRencies was Indefinitely postponed and
one sppropristing 5000 passed
The mayor of Cincinnati aud the city