The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-27


ell of that body to take suitable action on
behalf OF the board. In connection with
the death OF Augustus s. Miller. met in
the secretary's Office, Sept 2Tth. at IL
o'clock noon.
II was decided to close the board OF
trade rooms from II 10 2 o'clock p. m.
Friday. Sept. 18th. 20 suitably decorate
the Board OF Trade building in honor OF
the late mayor Of the city OF Providence,
and TO spread the following minutes upon
the records OF the corporation: .,..-s--E-.
MINUTES ON MAYOR MILLER
Hon. Augustus s. Miller. late mayor OF
the city OF Providence. valued member
OF the Providence board OF trade. died
in this city Tuesday morning. Sept 2sth,
1906
Born at Plainheld, Conn. Aug. u, 1si7
Graduated from Brown univefkhy in
ISL,
Admitted TO Rhode Island bar April 2
1874
Assistant clerk sDpreme court 1873 1876.
Member OF common council 1s5-1SS7.
Representative to general assembly 1884
1855
Speaker OF house OF representatives 1889
1891
State senator from Providence 1898 1894.
Elected mayor OF Providence November,
ls02
Reelected mayor in 1903 and 1904.
In memory OF our late member We desire
20 record our deep feeling Of regret In
the loss we have sustained In his demise
for we shall miss his wise counsel and
. willingness 20 further the welfare OF the
board OF trade IN its efforts 10 promote
the business interests of the city Of
Providence. He was honored and respect
ed by all political parties and conscien-
tious in the discharge OF his duties In
the various positions which he held in
both public and private life.
FREDERICK II. JACKSON.
FRANK O. FIELD.
JOHN G.. MASSIE
ALLIED PRINTERS ACTION.
The late mayor was favorite and was
respected IN all circles and last night the
Aried Printing Trades council held its
regular monthly meeting and passed the
following resolutions on the sudden death
of Mayor Augustus s. Miller:
Whereas. In His infinite wisdom, Al
mighty God has removed from the public
Life Of our city our esteemed mayor
Augustus s. Miller, and.
Whereas. We have always considereded
Augstus s. Miller fair minded. liberal
and desiring to express our sincere re-
gret at his untimely demise. therefore
be IL
Resolved, That the Allied Printing
Trades Council. in session on Sept 26
desires TO publicly express its deep feeling
OF regret at the loss OF a public spirited
man and one who had at all times the
best interests OF the city and the people
at heart And. be II further
Resolved. That these resolutions be
spread on the minutes. copy be fur
nished 10 the press OF the city and n copy
sent TO the bereaved family.
$. +. HoNAN.
G. A. COLE,
G.. +. MARTIN
Committee.
DRAPING CITY HALL.
There was a large number OF Decorator
I1nkham's workmen put on the city hall
this afternoon placing the visible signs OF
mourning In place. Many OF the gloomy
workroom and fastened up in the place
they were designed 20 go.
The work has been going on for some
time but the visible results of IL were not
In evidence until afternoon today.
The city council and members OF the city
government will meet in the reception
foom at city hall at II % and then march
~ body accompanying the acting mayor
90 Grace church whore a section OF seats
will be reserved for them.
The school committee will probably meet
church and occupy seats near the other
officials.
Although there will not be ncarl,
enough room for the officials and Intimate
friends. in addition 10 the family ar
effort will be made 90 accommodate a.
many as possible. and the members ot
the bar alone Will ill a large section 0,
the church
There Is no movement. therefore. n
have the teachers or otb,r city employe,
attend In a body even though the schools
will be closed all day Friday out of re-
spect 90 the memory OF the mayor. who
took a deep interest I'm practical educa.
tional matters.
OTHER MAYORS REGRETS.
when Informed of the sudden death OF
Mayor Miller ~ took Mayor Higgins some
time 20 recover from his surprise.
This II sad news" said he. and par
ticuiarly when ] recall the fact of my
pleasant meeting with him lac, sunday ou
the occasion % the parade 30 the Elks.
] rode with IN. ana. A. the conclusion
OF the ceremonies az the burial ground.
ve took dinner together.
. During the ride and the dinner we