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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-24

same the Rev FIR. Thomas p. Grace
made a very interesting address and re-
ferred to the fact that the newly-made
priest was born in this section and had
worked himself up to the responsible po-
stion he had now attained. Miss Julia
Kearns. who is n cousin OF the young
priest, sang SALIVA Regina" Father
Kearns was rendered a reception at the
home of his parents at SO Bowdoin street.
yesterday and this for the reason that II
was his and the wish Of his parents that
all OF his old school and playmates and
all others might have an opportunity to
meet him. He will remain at home for a
two weeks rest and will them return to
Washington, u. c.. and take up his work
as q mission father.
ST. ANTHONY'S /. c. b. ".
ST. Anthonys branch, /. c. B. L.. held
a meeting I'm the church hall on Plainheld
street yesterday afternoon and after
transacting routine business elected the
following officers: President. James Far
ley: vice president, III. @. Mastin: record
ing secretary. Mrs. Mary Manning; fnan-
cial secretary. John Harlow; treasurer.
Mrs Mary Hurley; sergeant-at-arms,
Miss Ethel Hackett; right guide. Edward
DOYLE: left guide Mrs. Mary Carey; sick
committee. Thomas Conroy, Anna j. Mas
tin, Sarah j. Doyle; trustee, John +. Har-
low Interesting remarks were made by
Miss Haliwell. secretary OF the organizing
board and also by several members VINO
predicted prosperous career for the new
branch.
A NEEDLESS RUN
Patrolman Sullivan discovered the
awning in front of Conley's BLOCK on
fire Yesterday forenoon and he Win
the assistance OF Frank Conley ana
the same. and while they were so en-
gagged someone sent in an alarm from
hoy 4e2. hut when the department ar
rived there was nothing for them 10
do.
WILL. BE TENDERED A TEsT1-
MoNIAL
Next sunday at st. Mary's Catholic
cburch a testimonial will be rendered
10 the Rev FIR Joseph A. Powers VINO
has been I'll for some time. tr. foWers
has performed much good work In TINS
na r,sh and his many friends think that
tbis Is an opportune time TO show their
appreciation OF the same.
GENERAL MENTION.
The Loomfxers' union of this sec
tion held their annual outing at Emory
park yesterday. A game OF ball was
one of the leading features and the
nine from OlneyVllle peat hih'
Manton. with a score OF 10 q
Arthur McGuinness, one OF Uncle
SANS men behind the guns, is on
vacation, which he is spending win
his parents on Atwelrs avenue. MT,
McGuinness is one OF the old-tme iocai
hall PLAYERS and an all around athlete'
An alarm OF fire was sent in from
box 224 at I0:40 yesterday morning
which was evidently the work OF some
body who wanted to be fresh, Tor
there was no sign of fire.
The Providence Telephone company
nil talxe nossession OF it's new build
ing on Bough street Saturday evening
of this week The new building Is
fitted up with the very latest teie-
phone appliances.
The Robert Emmett Literary associa-
ton held a well attended meeting In
their parIors on Broadway yesterday
afternoon, when the committee on
Irish day reported progress
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-24
QUARTER CENTURY MEN
HAVE ANNUAL DINNER

The 18th annual dinner OF the Quar-
ter Century club. composed OF em-
ployes OF the Brown a. Sharpe Manu-
featuring company who have heen in
the service OF that concern for 25 years
and more. was held at Boyden Heights
Saturday afternoon.
The officers for the ensuing year
were elected as follows: President.
Alpheus l.. Greene; vice president.
James u. Cogswell. treasurer, John r..
Cranshaw; secretary, william Il. Rip
ley. The club had as special guests
OF that occasion Henry u. Sharpe and
william a. Wall. treasurer and secre-
tary respectively, OF the company. and
John Davey OF Glasgow, Scotland. an
employe Of the company.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-24
KAISER LEADS
IN PRAYER AND
YACHT contest

Kiel. Germany. June 2-Emperor Will
Ham conducted divine service on the i'm
perial yacht Hohenzollern a 9 am. yester-
day morning. Afterward he sailed the
Meteor again to a victory over the Ham,
burg. which gave up the race. In half
gale the Meteor covered the 33-knot course
in hours % minutes SO seconds.
The American-built yawl Navahoe in
her class beat the Comet % minutes 10
seconds.
The Prussian government has provided
a special car for Mr.. Carnegies journey
to The Hague.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-24
FATAL WRECK AT
ROCHESTER, N. Y.

Rochester, N. Y, June 24.-Four per-
sons are known to have been killed.
three more are thought TO be dead
since they are now In the wreckage.
and eight were injured badly in n
wreck that occurred about IL o'clock
last night at Mitchelrs Arm. about a
mile east of Pittsford, on the Auburn
branch OF the New York Central rail-
road. The train was No. 230. going
east, and Il crashed In n head-on coll
lision with a freight.
The smoker OF the passenger train.
In which there were Is persons, was
telescoped by the baggage car.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-24
HUGHES AND RADICALISM

Certain interests political and certain
interests high-fnancial that would like TO
get Gov. Hughes out of the way are max
ing a studied attempt to show that he is
giving great JOY 10 the ultra -conserva-
tives as a reactionary Gov. Hughes is the
sort OF conservative that will not permit
radicalism to be made fool of by either
intelligent enemies or unintelligent
friends. The gentlemen who are enjoying
special privileges at the expense OF the
public are more afraid OF him than OF any
other man In official life today.-New
York Press
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-24
THE WESTERN WAY

Western legislatures do not agree with
Gov. Hughes in regard To cent legisla-
tion. They proceed on the principle that
the way to determine the fairness or un-
fairness of such legislation Is to pass II
and await results. II Il bankrupts the
railroads. Il is bad: otherwise II IL good.
II ls the same recipe recommended for
Distinguishing mushrooms from toadstools
the person served dying only In the
event that II Is a toadstool.-Kansas City
Journal
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-24
REV. GEORGE II. MINER
SPEAKS AT Y. M. c. A.

a sermon was delivered by Rev. George
n. Miner. acting pastor Of the Cranston
Street Baptist church, at the Y. NJ. c. A.
yesterday afternoon. His text was. Hold
fast that which thou hast that no man
take thy crown" Speaking OF the doc
trine OF original sin. Mr.. Miner said
Against the doctrine OF original sin I
want TO put that of original virtue. This
sense Of virtue is implanted In the hearts
Of all. Were IL not for this, society could
not exist IS hours"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-24

Advertisements and items can be left
at the branch of The News-Democrat at
Hartford avenue. room No. 1. Telephone
20 West
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-20
FLORENCE DRIVES
 POOL TABLES OUT
CITY COUNCIL PUTS LICENSE TAX UP TO 5000 ON FIRST TABLE AND $500 ON EVERY ADDITIONAL TABLE.

Florence, December 19.-(Special) 1.-The lid was put on In Florence last night when the city council, with only one dis sentlng vote, put a prohbitory license on pool and billiard tables. The committee on special license tax recommended a tax of $10o0 on the first table and $500 on each additional table, the new sehed- ule to go into effect January 1.
 The tax heretofore has been $50 on the first table and $25 on each additional
 The action by the council was alto gether unexpected and leaves the propri- etors of pool rooms with rent contracts on their hands and hundreds of dol lars tied up in tables and paraphernala.
 After the vote had been taken on the pool room and billiard tax resolution was offered and adopted postponing action on the balance of the schedule until the committee could have time to pro- vide if possible for the deficit which would follow the loss of the tax on pool rooms, the new tax being consider ed prohibitory
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-20
For Elks, Christmas Tree.

Mrs Andrew C. Mitchell has appointed the following ladies to serve on the com- mittee for the Elks' Christmas tree enter talnment to take place on Christmas aft ernoon: Mrs. Thomas Gleason, Mrs. J. s. Winters, Mrs. A. c. Mitchell and Mrs. w. J. Long.
 These ladies have charge of the little tickets that are being issued by the com- mittee, which entitle them to draw some articles from the tree on Christmas Day. The following gentlemen will also help the ladies in the distribution of tickets: Thomas T. Huey, E. A. Little and H. N. Freeman.
 A canvas was made of a greater part of the city today. The committee going as far as South Bessemer Mrs. Mitchell reports that they saw some cases where poverty reigned supreme and for this reason 1t was decided that the little ticket system would be the best in the end
 Everyone in the city is called upon to do anything that they can in order to help the good work along. Any kind of con- tribution will be appreciated. Clothes, shoes, hats, coal, wood, or anything else that people feel that they can give. Con trlbutions of any kind can be left at The Age-Herald bureau or with T. T. Huey or E. A. Little, and they will be turned over to the ladies in charge for distri- bution
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-20
Personal and General.

The Bartenders9 local, No. $50, gave their annual dance at the Beavers hall this evening and the affair was one of great enjoyment. An orchestra from Bir- mingham was on hand and the members and their guests enjoyed every minute of the time. This is the last dance that the local will give and for that reason special effort was matie to have everyone have a good time. Chelse Hagler and Joe McDonough were in charge of the pro- gramme and to these gentlemen is due much credit for the success of the dance.
 H. w. Shoot, an engineer well-knoWa in this city, had the misfortune today to have his leg badly sprained as the result or a caboose turning over while on the way from Birmingham to Mineral Springs MT. Shoot was unable to get out of the caboose when 1t commenced to turn over and he was thrown heavily against the stove This is the second time he has been hurt on the road. The first time he had the bad luck to fall and have a pistol, which was in his pocket, discharged hls leg was badly hurt and it was thought for time that it would have to be ampu- tated
 The Bessemer Hippodrome expects to give several masquerades during the hol- days and they will no doubt be largely attended as the affairs that have been given in the past have been very en- joyable.t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-20
SPECIAL DAMAGES GAN BE SECURED Using Words Unfair List' Is
 Not Called LibeIeus DECISION IN LABOR CASE Louisville and Nashville Railroad Is Given Complete Authority Over
 North and South Line By
 the Supreme Court.

Montgomery, December 19.-(Special)- A ruling by the supreme court of far reaching interest is that in the case of the Labor Review Publishing company vs. J. W. Gallagher. from the Anniston city court. In remanding this case the court, in an opinion by Justice Mcclellan, rules that the putting of a man on the unfair list" of labor organization does not imply any diminution of his integrity. In other words. this act is not libelous Tn the sense used, for the reason that his good name" can be restored on his "squarng'' himself with the union The court does hold, however, that if by such action the business of man is injured he can recover special damages.
 It is also worth while to note that the Goodwater branch of the Coosa county circuit court Is established for good. The court ruled few days ago that the court bill was good, and has now refused to take. the matter up on rehearing. thus rendering it settled for all time. This court was the pet of State Senator White and he has had to make a hard fight to hold 1t.
 Of the labor union case, the court says:
 Applying our common knowledge to this publication, which emanates from or ganized labor, and is borne to the public through a paper identified herewith, it must be concluded that the word unfair when coupled with the word list Is an idom of the language of that organiza- tion. It has in, sense coined the de- scriptive term composed of two words, and thereby given to the couplet a mean ing as distinctive as any In our language. The term manifestly does not im- pute want of personal integrity. To give 1t such meaning would be to render wholly meaningless the phrase, stating that the matter would be kept standing until the parties named have decided to set themselves square with organized la bor.' The only possible inference to be drawn Is that the announcement of the action of, the union In placing the con- tractors on the unfair list will be con tnued until they had squared themselves with organized labor. It is inconceivable that a want of professional or business integrity. moral descriptude as contrac- tors. would be thus described and if so. that the fault could be cured by a de- cision to square themselves with or- ganized labor"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-20
L: N. Case Settled.

By virtue of ruling of the supreme court today the Louisville and Nashville railroad is fixed in its control and man. agement of the South and North Railroad of Alabama the stock of which is almost wholly owned by the first-named com pany. The high court denied an applica- tion for rehearing in the case of Henry B. Gray and others, which had before been decided by, the same tribunal in favor of the railroad company.
 This litigation is part of that begun by Lieutenant Governor Henry B. Gray and others, minority stockholders of the South and North. Suit in this instance was brought to deprive the Louisville and Nashville from control of the minor corporation on the ground that right had not been acquired in legal way. Judge A. D. Sayre of the city court of Montgom- cry ruled that the authority had not been properly secured and rendered a judgment ousting the larger company from control of the former.
 The railroad company at once took ap- peal, but the attorneys for MT Gray held that the appeal did not supersede the judgment and the officers of the road were in contempt in continuing to run the road. They were, therefore, cited to ap- pear on contempt proceedings In the meantime, however by writ of prohibl- tion, the contempt proceedings were held up to be decided with the case appealed The dcsion was that the right long held by the Louisville and Nashville was au- thoritattve and could not be taken away It was rn this decision that application for rehea,ing was made. which applica- ton is finally refused, and the authority of the larger company finally fixed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-20
CRAFT ANNOUNCES
 HIS COMMITTEES
PROMINENT BUSINESS MEN WHO WILL HAVE CHARGE OF WORK OF MOBILE BASIN AND TENNES- SEE RIVER ASSOCIATION.

Mobile. December, 19-(Special )-Per- manent Chairman John Craft of the Mo- bile, Basin and Tennesse River asso- citation. which met in Birmingham last month today announced the committees appointed by him in keeping with the in- strlctions of the meeting as follows
 Mobile-Harry Pillans, chairman of the rivers and harbors committee; H. C.. Grimley, president of the cotton ex- change, J. B. Waterman, president of the chamber of commerce; Erwin Craig head. director and ex-president of the commercial club; Judge H. Austil, chair man of the Alabama Bar association; Harry T. Hartwell, and James J. McPhil- lips, Jr.
 Rome, Ga.-Judge John W. Maddox and C. R. Portor.
 Selma-W. c. Agee.
 Tuscaloosa-F. c. Blair.
 .Bessemer-G. II. Stevenson.
 Birmingham-Maj. F. Y. Anderson, and J. A. Rountree.
 Chattanooga, Tenn.-W. F. Thompson.
 Columbus. Miss.-Walter Weaver.
 Demopolis-Capt John c. Webb.
 Gadsden--W. P. Lay.
 Guntersville-Dr. John Wyeth.
 Montgomery-A. c. Forbes and ". r. Vandiyer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-20
McLain-Hampton.

Huntsville, December 19-(Special.) )-Dr
 Alan Davis McLain and Miss Burtie Wyche Hampton were married last night in the Cumberland Presbyterian church in Meridianville by the Rev. Francis Tarbey. Miss Cecil Hampton was maid of honor and Misses Imogene Walker, Maibec Hampton and Floyd Strong were bridesmaids. Thomas McBroom was best man and James l.. Thompson and James Lowe were groomsmen. Misses Louise and Susie Burt Hampton were flower girls. After the ceremony a reception was tendered the couple by Mrs. J. B. Walker. Dr. McLain and bride are both very popular and their wedding attracted a large gathering of relatives and friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-20
County To Help lnflrmary.

Huntsville, December 19-(Special.)- The lady managers of the city infirmary and the county commissioners nave reached an agreement whereby the com- missioners will pay yearly to the support of the institution the sum of S@. room at the hospital will always be open to county patients and If more than one patient shall need the services of the in- stitution they shall be received free of further costs If the number of days occupied by county patients In the az gregate amounts to more than 365 the county will pay for all excess days at the rate of s2 per day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-20
1922 FIRST AVENUE.

was the champion of all the sleep fasters In the famous contest of 1860 this man kept awake for 16S hours and 4S minutes more than a week. He was a little, thin man of a nervous temperament.
 Henry K. Jackson of Detroit held the next best record-144 hours and IT min utes. Third came Adolph Mueller of Mill waukee, whose record was 142 hours and 57 minutes. These men are all dead now.
 Why were sleep lasts so popular with our fathers? Besides their unhealthful- ness they were tame beyond belief. What, when you come to think of 1t. could be tanner than watching a lot of men keep awaken
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-20
LONG HOLIDAY FOR
 BESSEMER SCHOOLS
ELKs' COMMITTEE ARE MEETING WITH CONTINUED SUCCESS IN EFFORTS TO HAVE BIG CHRIST MAS TREE-PERsoNAL, ETC.

Bessemer, December 19.-(Speeial.)- After tomorrow's session the schools ot this city will close and will remain closed until December 30. This will give all of the children a holiday which will no doubt be greatly enjoyed.
 This is a pretty long holiday, but it is believed that by giving the children several days off to be spent in real en- joyment they will return to their studies with renewed energy and vigor.
 Many a little tot was made happy when the announcement was made that they were to have nearly 10 days of recreation, and they will no doubt make good use of the time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-20
FAT MAN HAS HARD LUCK.
Loses Hat, and Friends Accuse Him of
 Hitting High Spots"

From the Washington Post.
 It was on the morning after the recent great labor demonstration that a staid and respectable citizen who resides in close proximity to Mount Pleasant came down town in condition that caused no end of wonderment and some rather caus- tic comment among his acquaintances.
 The gentleman referred to Is rather stout: in fact, he is what might be called a very fat man, though he does not like to be alluded to in that way, and barring little festoon of hair in the shape of a crescent that dangles about the nape of his neck, his skull is as bare as an egg.
 When he made his appearance down town on. the morning after the parade his face was as red as an Italian sunset, and as one of his friends said, he was sneezing '.to beat the band.'
 An explanation was called for. He said to his friends:
 "Oh, fellows, I've had a night of hor- TOTS. You see, I came down to see the boys and their torchlight procession, and it was about g o'clock when that lively breeze was blowing that my hat blew away. It stopped short, right under the wheels of a car, and kept up with the car until 1t was out of sight. Of course I couldn't run after 1t. Imagine mid dle aged man Che is about 60 years oid) running after hat that has at least half a mile start. So there I was," he said, with my head bare.
 When I managed to get car to ride home I couldn't get any further inside than the rear platform, and If I was asked once if I had lost my hat I had that question hurled at mo a score of times. I got tired of explaining why l was abroad in cold wind without my headger. I sneezed all night. and I've had the headache all day so far. Didn't anybody offer to lend me a hat in all the long journey home.
 while I had to explain to everybody last night that I had lost my tile, I've been busy all the morning trying to explain that my appearance today is not a consequence of what most of my friends think it is.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-20
School Buildlnqs Named.

Decatur December 19.-G5peclal )-Work is progressing nicely on the four new brick public school buildings which are being erected in New Decatur at a total cost of $25000. These new schools have each has been named as follows: The East Decatur school is called Jackson The South Decatur school is called Black well, in honor of Mayor Blackwell of New Decatur. The West Decatur school is called Aearn. in honor of Thomas Kearn an alderman from that ward The High school building is called Blbb, in honor of w A. Bibb prominent New Decatur citizen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-20
A Kings Pockets.

From the Kansas City Journal.
 Like every man who values the look of his clothes, King Edward carries very little in his pockets besides a hand kerchief. In his waistcoat pocket he carries a gold pencil case, a cigar cutter, pass key gold watch, carefully regu- lated by Greenwich time, and half dozen sovereigns. In his coat pocket he carries a tiny notebook and in the winter he puts his gloves in the pocket of his top- coat. This king never carries a cigar case, except a gold case which holds one cigar, but he always has a small box of lozenges. Unlike his nephew, the Kaiser, he never carries a fountain pen in his pocket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-20
SIeen Easters.

From the New Orleans Times Democrat
 Sleep fasting matches, before the law put a stop to them, took place fre- quently in this country" said special ist in insomnia 'Yes, back in the sos and eos sleep fasting was as popular a form of sport as football. Champion sleep fasters were idolized by the girls in hoop skirts and waterfalls. The or dinary youth who had to sleep once in 24 hours wasn't one, two, three in those days.
 'W. c. woodford of San Francisco
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-20
Conference Is Organized.

Florence, December 1s.-(special)-T organization of the five Masonic lodges of Lauderdale county into the Lauderdale County Masonic District conference has been completed and the following off eers elected: Charles J. Walker worship ful master; c. c. Thigpen, senior war den; George W. Thigpen, junior warden;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-20
Effective Sunday, Dec. 22

Effective Sunday, Dec. %, Southern Railway will change schedule of trains between Bir- mingham and Atlanta as fol lows: Train leaving Birming- ham 4:15 p. m., arriving Allan ta 9:45 p. m., will be changed to leave Birmingham 12::30 mid night, arriving Atlanta 6:5O a. m.; train leaving Atlanta 6::30 p. m., arriving Birmingham 1915 midnight will be changed to leave Atlanta 10:45 p. m., ar irving Birmingham 5:15 a. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-20

l.. M. Foster senior deacon; c. L. Smith, junior deacon; J. F. Koonce, secretary; S. II. Lemaster, treasurer; J. w. Bedins- field, tier The various committees were appointed and semi-annual meetings ar- ranged for, the first to be held in Rogers vile in July 1908
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-20

Gifts Special low prices on all Furniture suitable for Xmas presents. B. H. Cooper, 20O9 Third Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-20
impossible.

stude Cat commons)-Im tired of or- dering grub Just bring me good din- ner.
 Sambo-Ise sorry, sah, but I cant bring you nothin' 'cept what's on de bill O fare.