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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-16

The Amagamaed evidently working the principle that if
you monopol> the oppers the dollars will take of them
selves.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-16

THE present anti-foreign excitement In
the Celestial Empire may die out without
tho necessity OF armed Intervention. and
II is 20 be earnestly hoped that IL will do
80. but the preparations are wise and the
vigilance OF the foreign governments Is
advisable. Louisville Courier Journal
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-16

moonlight dances was 30 effective that
there were several calls for encores on
those numbers.
The committee i'm charge OF the affsIr
received the congratulations OF almost
every one present either openly or indi-
rectly for the success OF the evening. The
committee In charge OF the AFFAIR consist
ed OF committee OF arrangements: Chair
man, Geo. Marchant; treasurer, Walter
Gould; secretary, ID. J. Spellman; Rod.
McDonaldh Angus smith; floor director.
Geo. Marchant: assistant. JAS. Crowley.
Aids, Chas. knight, Edward Gonyea,
Pearl Wynott. Patrick Morrison. +. W.
Pushee. j. A. Enos. III. c. Riley; refresh
ment committee, Tick. McGillivray, An
gus Smith, John Grant, Rod Mcdonald !:
reception committee, ID. j. Spellman, VIM
II. Bowers. Neil Cameron, Arnold Sher-
ror. Vincent Grant.
- BULLYING LABoRERs SMOKER.
Owing tosome misunderstanding on the
part of some Of the members OF the build
ing laborers craft there was not the at
tendance al the meeting last evening that
was expected and those who have charge
OF starting the new local off decided not
to install the offictrs until larger repre-
sentation was on hand.
Mr.. Coleman was 10 have been the in
stalllng officer and he will officiate at the
next meeting. which has been set for next
Thursday evening. Notices are TO be sent
10 all the members OF the craft and IL is
thought that the greater number of them
Will be present.
LEATHER WORKERS MEET
The meeting of the leather workers last
evening was devoted mostly 10 the regu-
lar matters that occupy the attention of
the local. There were several reports
of interest pertaining TO the work being
done at present in number Of the shops.
The delegates to the Central Labor
union made a report on the action taken
there at the last meeting OF particular
interest 10 the craft. number of the
other general committees reported. after
which the time was devoted TO the regu-
lar business and some general talks fol-
lowed by adjournment.
RALLY COMMITTEE MET.
There was a meeting or the rally COM
mittee last evening at Labor temple when
the matters pertaining to the coming
event among the labor people was talked
over. IL was announced that all OF the
unions practically had returned their do
nation 20 the expenses OF the affair, and
all the committee had TO do now was TO
prepare for the event. The matter OF the
date when President Gompers will be able
TO be ON hand has not been decided He
Is occupied at present with che matters
pertaining TO the coal situation and can
not set the date definitely. II is thought
that several dates will be offered soon.
OTHER MEETINGS.
Among the other meetings during the
evening were the sessions OF the station
airy engineers. boiler makers and molders.
At each Of these sessions however. there
was only routine business 10 occupy the
time and after this was all settled the
time was devoted To matters Of general
interest and the good and welfare.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-16

Senator Tillman declares that he ad-
mires the character OF Abraham Lincoln.
what he would have said I'm 1861 can be
ina gined Perhaps another forty years
would mellow his present opinions OF Re
publicanism. st Louis Globe Democrat.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-16

Wonder if the other convcts will work like Beavers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-16

"The Georgia papers are having a
knock down and drag out fight on per
sonal political issue. Their excitement
leads them 20 forget themselves and say
such things as this, which is from Hoke
Smiths Atlanta Journal The Demo
cratic party has been the means OF rob-
bing the people OF this state for the past
twenty-five years New York Mail.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-16

1T Is the young men OF China who ar
the instigators and leaders OF the anti
foreign movement. and this fact makes !
the more dangerous. II is undoubtedl!
the part OF wisdom for the United States
20 be prepared for a possible exigency by
increasing the number OF troops at Ma
Mia. Omaha Bee
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-16

Nor must we expect too much from
the leadings OF Japan China has alread.
given indications that she wants TO be lie
alone. even by the valiant neighbor VIII
has saved to her the Manchurian province
and so signally increased the prestige o
the East."--Philadelphia Public Ledger.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-16

we desire 20 thank our relatives and
friends for kindness and sympathy ex-
tended 10 us during our late bereavement.
and also 20 the employees OF the Rhode
Island hospital for their beautiful floral
offerings.
MR.. JOHN GILLOoLY.
MISS B. HAGAN.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-10-10
In Memoriam.

Mrs. Eliza B. Hook, nee Drafts, was
born November 20, 1882, and departed
this life June 25, 1906, aged 73 years,
months and 5 days.
She was married to S. Walter Hook,
November Is, 1858. To them were
born eleven children, six daughters
and five sons. She leaves to mourn
her departure nine children, fifty-two
grandchildren, two great grandchil-
dren, three brothers, two sisters and
a host of relatives and friends to
mourn her death, her husband, two
sons and twelve grandchildren having
preceded her to the spirit land. In
early life she connected herself with
Cedar Grove Evangelical Lutheran
church, Lexington, S. G. After her
marriage she transferred her ermember-
ship to Old Zion and later in life with
Mt. Tabor, Brookland, S. c., of which
congregation she was faithful mem
Der at the time of her death.
She was good woman and will be
greatly missed by all and especially
her children to whom she was devot-
ed. She was universally beloved as
generous, kind, honest and true, al
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-10-10

hooting owl warbled out his dismal
sounds there was a couple vending
their way to a magistrate and were
made man and wife. The eloping
couple were Talmage Chavis and Miss
Rachel Sharpe. Peace and happiness
to them.
G. w. Sightler and family now oc-
cupies the Sightler building on the
hill in our little town. We welcome
them.
Miss Aileen Sightler, of Montgom-
cry, Ala, has been visiting friends
and relatives here for some time.
Several new patrons have arrived
on the r. F. D. recently. Some day
they may become voters and cooks.
Perry T. Fallaw and wife have been
sick for several days, but are up again
under the treatment of DR.. ". T.
Brooker.
Little Milo, the eldest. son of Prof.
J. V. Smith, fell out of the buggy
recently the rear wheel passing over
the left leg just above the knee,
breaking it. DR.. G. r. Langford set
the broken part and at this writing he
is doing well.
G. s. Goodwin has purchased a fine
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-10-10
CASTOR alsaninga

TO the Editor of the Dispatch:
The lovely autumn days are here and
we are enjoying the bright sunshine
and cool mornings.
Our hearts go out in sympathy to
You Mr.. Editor in deep loss of your
better half.
The fields are white with cotton,
labor scarce, and the recent storm did
much damage to the deecy staple.
Our graded school at Athens opens
up Monday, the 18th inst. Let all the
children be on hand. Miss Lille j.
FallaW has been elected assistant.
One OF our good friends and patrons
has promised the carrier on r. F. D.
No. big possum when he, the car
riers gets enough lard to cook 'em in.
DON'T wait for that friend Ben, but
send 'em on, We will manage to cook
sem.
Make hay while the sun shines.
But, we made it while it rained, and
now are trying to save it while the
sun shines.
On Saturday eve as the sun sank
behind the western hills, and the
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-10-10
RAMON'S BROWNIE CALENDAR.
One of the Handsomest 1907 Calendars
Gotten Out for the Year.

The Ramon's Brownie Calendar for
19O7is almost an education within itself,
containing vast amount of useful in
formation. This Calendar consists of
twelve pages, l2xl9 INCHES, handsomely
printed in three colors on best paper
One inch figures show the days 50 plain
~ as to he easily read across the largest
room. Holidays are in red Changes of
the moon, weather conditions, length of
days, church festive days, signs of the
zodiac and much other useful knowledge.
This beautiful Calendar usually sells for
ten cents and will be mailed on receipt
of stamps direct from Brown Mfg. Co.,
Greeneville, Tenn. Ask your druggist
and he will tell you how to get one free.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-10-10

piano.
Our R. F. D. carrier No. is jolly
good fellow, but I fear we will loose
him soon. There is magnetic force
on the northern extremity of his route
with tendency to cause him to delay
and tarry.(?) Now, there is a some
thing(?) at this end to cause him to
fear(?) Coming in one evening he
heard sound not familiar to him.
He thought it was a hyena escaped
from John Robinson's circus, but on
close inspection he learned that it was
the sweet mellodious sounds of a
piano, whose keys were manipulated
by the delicate touch of an expert
musician.
The health of the Felix family is
at par. Billy Felix.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-10-10

ways had smile and kind word for
everyone. Thus another loving
mother and good neighbor has gone
to receive her reward.
Her funeral services were conduct
ed by her pastor, Rev. E. L. Lybrand,
and her remains laid to rest in the
family burying ground in the presence
of an unusually large crowd OF sor-
rowing relatives and friends.
Most consoling is the reflection that
hers was the Christian hope.
"It is the hope-the Christian hope
That calms the troubled spirit,
And bids him wait with patient heart
For joys that saints inherit.
A sun that sets, no, never;
Blessed hope of the Christian soul,
'Tis star that shines forever"
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-10-10
Up-to-Date Goods.

Don't forget while you are looking
r1p your dresses for the county and
State fairs that VIM. Piatt & Son, Co.
lumbia, have beautiful line of fgoods,
just the thing you are looking for:
Their millinery is up-to-date and will
please you both in looks and prices.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-10-10
For Rent.

One good to horse farm, known as
the Jas. Caughman place, near Salem
church, 5 or miles northeast of Lees
vile. Apply to
H. F. HENDRIX, Leesville, s. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-10-10

In Congressman A. F. Levers dis
trict there are SO rural routes in O ,.,.se
ton.
You can get any kind of shoe at the
Lexington department. Store. VIII
give ySu q discount when you buy
yc;E Whole bill.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-28
SEVEN YEAR CONTRACT.
Utah Light q R'y Go. Viii Furnish
Power for Rapid Transit.

ogden. Aug. gS.-After negotiations ~
A year. a seven year contract has been
entered into between the Utah hght
& Railway company and ogden Rapid
Transit company. whereby the llghL
company viii furnish the street car
company with all the electrical power
il will need FOR the operation of us
lines The extension OF the ear line
10 the mouth Of Ogden canyon this
summer has taxed the Rapid Transit
companys power plant beyond us ca
pacity. and to obtain more power WAS
absolutely necessary either by cnlug-
ingf the plant on Washington avenue
and Nineteenth street. or by buying
power from the Utah Light a Railway
company. Tho Rapid Transit CONF
caompuy has carefully considered both
propositions and has come tu Che con-
clusiou that az least for a few years
II was better 90 lease the power needed
The representatives NJ the power CONE
rany al tho meeting held yesterday ar
tcrnoon were Manager K. 5. Campbell
chief Engineer -. a. Honald and
Commercial Engineer r.. ". Mondcn-
hall 81 salt Lake, aud Local Manager
L. ". Wade and those of thc street
car company. David Ecclcs. VI. n. Roe
lapp \. &. Fiygare, George Watson
and NJ. s. Browning, They went oN,t
the articles ~ agreement very careful
Is. making q few final changes.
4 number of cangcs Will Dee uecess3rf
a. the power compauy's plant iu trans
ferring its alternating current which
81 az present I'm force 10 a direct current
necessary for furnishing power for
street car purposes These adjustments
will incur AN expense Of about 5000 on
the part ~ tho power company iu uoN
machinery aud an expenditure of double
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-28
T oday $ Ogden News

that amount by tae street ear company
| leo place the necessary machinery In its
| rover house 10 carry the heavy current
% win require.
The contract goes into elfoC. o1 Jan.
| J. 1901 IL would 60 into effect sooner.
but the necessary new machinery and
appliances cannot De- brought here and
placed before that time.
There is no limit iu the contract OF
tha power To- be furnished the power
company agreeing to furnish an poUer
the street car people may need for their
ogden city lines and ans iuterurban
lines they may pat into operation dur
ing the seven years The contract Is in
force.
Il is the Intention of,le ogden Rapid
Transit company 10 max, many exc
tensions of its lines during the next
year or 50. The extension made this
year 10 the mouth OF ogden canyon
mas proven C0nclusiyely 90 the manage
nent that what d needs Is To extend Us
lines 10 order 10 make its system PAY.
The canyon route has been the best
pay ing line on the system. When FIST
opened up IL vas thought by th, man
dgement haif-hour schedule would ba
ample. but the line had been
opened only couple of ,eels
when DC was found that e,en a
10 minute schedule would not De lou
much and 40 The present time the cars
are carrying hundreds u passengers
daily
Representatives OF the Ogden Rapid
llt"sit company met County Commits
sIcn,rs Wilson and Madison 40 the
ii"llh ol the canyon a. uine O'Clock
yesterday morning ana discussed with
Them what concessions they might eX-
peli from the county 10 extend their line
through Ogden canyon into ogden val
ieN but the formal application for such
a franchise will not be made FOR about
two weeks. when the entire board of
commissioners win be here % consider
the granting Of such a franchise. That
street car line through Ogden can.
yoh would be- q paying investment from
ire start is certain. az 10 would not
"hll give pleasure seekers and tourists
easy access 90 the beautiful canyon,
but would also give the people ~ Ogden
Valley who number about 5000 quick
communication by rail with ogden City.
which would do more for Ogden Valley
iu helping TO build il up than any
other thing that could happen az pres
ent This line viii be commenced in
the very near future is assured and
viii eventually be continued over the
divide. into Cache county. connect
ing Logan and ogden with an inter-
urban electric line.
Another important change Go be made
by the street car management viii be
the electricfyiug " ITS line. now known
as The ogden and Northwestern dummy
line, from the city limits north 20 the
Hot Springs. and next year the line
may be extended TO Brigham city.
When these Improvements are made Il
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-28
Ten Amendments Added to For
mer Ordinance. S, Brown
ing Succeeds Emmett.
AFFAIRS OF WEBER COUNTY.
Contract Signed Between Utah Light
And Railway and Ogden Rapid
Transit Companies.

ogden. Aug. 2S.-After an hours dis
cussion OF the waterworks franchise
last night, the ogden city council f.
nslly passed the franchise. with 10
amendments. From the position TAX
en- by the council It would appear that
It does not regard the franchise passed
few weeks ago as being legal. Before
signing the previous franchise Mayor
Conroy succeeded In getting from the
waterworks company concession
whereby meters would be Installed on
premises only at the request OF the con-
sumer While the mayor signed the
other franchise he recommended thar
the council pass "A new ordinance in
GLIDING the change In the meter clause.
a substitute franchise with this
change was presented at the meeting a
week ago When this substitute came
up from the committee last evening II
had tagged 20 IL seven amendments and
when the smoke OF the discussion had
cleared away Councilman Craig had
succeeded in lacking on three additional
amendments, and IN this shape IL will
20 10 the mayor
The resignation ~ Councilman ". Il.
Emmett Of the Fifth ward, which was
presented at the meeting Of Aug 10,
was accepted last evening, and, after
Mr. Emmett had expressed his regret at
leaving the position. seven OF the other
nine members present took turns I'm
saying nice things concerning Mr. En-
NETT and the pleasant relations that
had existed between them during his
incumbency I'm the Office. r. 5. Brown
ing was then nominated for the posi-
ton vacated by Mr.. Emmett, and was
elected without opposition The new
member Of the council Is i6 years OF
age and Is one Of the firm OF Browning
Bros. OF this city. He has been an ar
dent supporter ofthe Democratic party
but has never held public Office before.
Councilmen Noyes and Paine who re-
signed and were reappOlnted 40 the
meeting held three weeks ago. were re-
appointed TO the committees on which
they had previously served.
The attention Of the council was call
81 20 the fact that a spur track was
being laid across Twenty-seventh street
10 the Fell coalyard, for which a fran
AlliNf ANrfA Nff''Il lTNhN'Nl ~ NV ibulli u
last week. This matter was referred 10
the law committee and the city attor-
ney.
when the bids for the construction ~
the second extension 81 sewer district
No. 10. which is on Fowler avenue be-
tween Twenty-hfth and Twenty-siNth
streets. were opened. & was found that
the only bidder was the Whcelwrlght
Construction company. who bid s79s.jo
The bid was referred to the finance
committee.
The Uniop Pacific railroad company
was granted p franchise to lay water
pipe line from Taylors canyon "a the
railroad yards along Tweuty-siXth
street and Wall avenue. An occupation
tax Of 800 per year was embodied in
the franchise before tho final passage.
Payrolls amounting TO i3.12o60 were
allowed
Tho council then adjourned for two
weeks
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-28
DISTRICT COURT.
Probate Petitions-Rcmiititu From
supreme Court I'm Damage Case.

ogden. Aug 2S-A petition was tled
I'm the Second district court by Mrs. j.
W. Mcdonald Of American Fork Utah,
praying for her appointment as adj
ministratrix OF the estate Of her de-
ceased husband. J w Mcdonald who
died August 20. 1906 al Elko county.
Nevada That said estate consists OF
personal property real estate and miu-
ing STOCKS valued at not 20 exceed
$1,000.
Michael j. Cusick has petItoned the
court 90 appoint John Eghau executor
OF the last win and testament Of Nancy
T.. Cusick. deceased whose estate con-
sists Of personal property valued al
$1,000. Petitioner and three children
are heirs to the property Hearing ON
these probate matters was set for
Sept. g.
Remitttur from the supreme court
was received by County clerk Mattson
affirming the decision Of the lower
court lu the cases Of Ella O. Van WIZ
Administrative of the estate ~ John &.
VanWhy. deceased against the South
ern Pacific and Union Pacific Railway
companies. I'm the district court the
Jury awarded the plaintiff $4,000 Tor
the death OF her husband. who was
Killed In the Union depot grounds in
this city by The explosion Of his en-
CINE. The railroad companies appealed
from the decision.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-28

surveyor win go out to the farm and
see II some drainage system cannot be
put IN 10 prevent such a flooding again.
The county assessor reported having
conferred with the assessor of Rich
county and had been informed that the
sheep grazing in Weber county from
there has not been assessed The mat
ter will be taken up with the county
attorney and proper steps taken look
ing TO their assessment
Reports from most of the road dis
tricts showed that the heavy rains did
considerable damage to the roads that
viii require immediate repairs
County Fruit Tree Inspector r. T..
Wilson was granted a 10 days leave OF
absence TO attend the irrigation con-
gress at Boise for which city he will
leave August &c. with Utahs fruit ex-
hibit
a number OF INDECENT matters were
disposed Of and adjournment taken for
two weeks.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-28
GARDEN CITY NOTES

There has hocn a change Iu officers oI
il' state Bank nf Provo vs. "A Raw
VINO ha- been president OF tho bank sir,,
ils Organization. has resigned a- pres.
n.Ii ana nc Office has been tlad Dos on.
election of vs.. ~ BrcrOton formerly yt. .
%" don't Mr. Ray takes tho ofnoo of ,I,.
president The change wis made Don 3D.
1'r mat Nh Ray might have moro tim,
or DTS other business interests
y. spring of Washington ID a.. n
th' forest extension division oi trs fo
cst reserve service, arrived YESTERDAY o.
meet with the supervisors in con, cutiun
here
Us. j. Bowen assistant supervisor rf tnp
lintth reserve also cam, Ir from th.
h'Id yesterday fp attend tnc convention
6''ig' billings is suno11c rCm tfuk
On foot Tine injury was ,au.r1 m .
ro,k falling on th- foot FRIDAY Will. NI
Rl'ling was 8t work iu the BLACK Jan
minD iu Trur
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-28
NE-TLNDLETON WEDDING
PLEASANT WAYS FOR SUMMER
DAYS

Grand Trunk-Lehieh Valley Double
Track Route, Chicago 20 New York
via Niagara Falls; Grand Trunk-Cen-
tral Nermont-Boston & Maine Route
from Chicago To- Boston and the Grand
Trunk Railway System 90 Montreal.
quebec and Portlsud-double track
from Chicago 20 Montreal
Fares descriptive literature. etc.
viii be mailed On APPLICATION a. George
W. Naux, a. 6. p. q r. A., 1876 Adams
Street. Chicago.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-28
WEBER COUNTY BUSINESS,
Roads Injured by Recent Rains--
Franchise Deferred.

ogden. Aug. 2s.--The county COM
missloners decided at their meeting
Yesterday to defer the further consid-
Grafton ~ the granting Of a franchise
10 the ogden Rapid Transit company
10 construct line through ogden
canyon until the return Of Chairman
stanford from the Irrigation congress.
Supt Hanson OF the county inhrm-
airy reported that the recent heavy
rains had flooded the cellar al the I'M
firrnary. iniurlng the heating plant.
Commissioner Mstson with the county