The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-04

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The funeral OF Ruth f. Dickinson. the
7-year-old daughter OF George and
Theresa II. Dickinson. will be held at the
residence OF her parents on Webster ave-
nue.. corner OF Clarence street, tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock The little girl on
Saturday afternoon was among number
oil children who were watching a bonfire
near her home, when a spark from the
blaze set fire 20 her light clothing. She
started for home and was followed by
William Stanton OF 9S Pocasset avenue,
who ran more than 200 feet before he
could overtake her and tear the burning
clothes from her body. His hands and
face were badly burned In doing se,-TAe
little girl was taken TO her home and
Dr. Thompson was called. but he was un-
able TO save her life, as she passed away
yesterday afternoon.
PICNICs WERE SUCCESSFUL.
The plcnlcs held by st. Anthony's. ST
Mary's. St. Theresa and Our Lady of
I.ourdes churches yesterday were very
successful. The chief attraction at ST.
Mary's was a contest for Irish dancing.
which was won by John j. Comedy and,
he was presented with handsome silver
cup. One OF the drawing cards was n
house lot which was won by Mrs. Mich
ael Lamote. One of the most successful
pensed. which was presided over by
Louis MCGOWAN. who made and sold nearly
300 gallons of that concoction. Dancing
was the attraction at ST. Theresa's, and
at ST. Anthony's a game of ball between
the altar boys of that church and n team
made up OF the boys Sunday school class
was down on the program as the princi-
pal feature The game was won by the
Sunday school boys. the score being u
to IL.
TILDEN CLUBS OUTING.
The outing OF the Tilden club at Cres-
cent Park Sunday was an unequvocal
success.
After an excellent dinner Michael j.
Degnan. president OF the club, introduced
Frank e, Fitzsimmons, who urged the
members TO forget all petty differences
and unite for general Democratic success.
Hon. John j. Fitzserald OF Pawtucket
said that victory was in sight II all Dem
ocrats worked together He said that
when a young man was found I'm the
Democratic party who looked like n win
ner he was given n plum by the Repub-
leans, and he told them 20 look well
into the character OF their men, and see
that there were none that would desert
them with offers OF good positions by the
Brayton machine
Congressman -. L. n. Granger spoke
OF the many scandals that had been un-
earthed OF late and said that they were
OF such a magnitude as TO make de-
cent man hang his head I'm shame
other speakers -Mern William II
Deitzman and Thomas T. Vahey, young
lawyers from Massachusetts,. who made
stirring addresses and who will be heard
here again during the coming campaign.
Peter c. Cannon was received with
cheers and thanked the speakers I'm behalf
OF the club for their presence. He urged
the club 10 pull together as the pros
poets for victory were never brighter.
ON THE KEITH CIRCUIT.
Peter Thompson and his partner. Sc
engaged for the Keith circuit and opened
at Pittsburg yesterday. Mr. Thompson
Is one OF the old-time minstrel men.
GENERAL MENTION.
The carpenter shop OF Louis Briggs. 81
Plalnheld street was broken into last
night. and tools 90 the value OF 50 20 were
stolen. The pork pie shop Of Milner Town
ley at 25 Plainheld street was also broken
Into but nothing was taken. and an at
tempt was made 20 enter the John Wat
son shop. q Stokes street, through a win
dow.
c. ]. Heating. who has been spending
his vacation In the far west has returned
Mr.. Heating was met in New York by hts
wife and their little daughter. Bertha.
where they spent Thursday, Friday and
Saturday sightseeing.
James Hall. who Is prominently identi-
ned with the Independent order OF odd
Fellows az West Newton Mass Is with
his son Harry. the guest OF his brother
in-law, William Dunn. O. taban street
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