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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-03
NO DISPOSITION TO DELAY.
But Providence Business Men Want
to Be Assured
From Competent Sources That the Pro-
posed Depot Plans Have Not Been
Seriously Modified.

The sub committee OF the Rhode Island
Business Mems Association will meet at
headquarters Monday morning at 1ll5
o'clock TO take action in regard TO secur-
ing delay i'm the approval OF the plans OF
the new railroad station until they have
been submitted TO public inspection.
They will be governed by the desire to
further the best interests of the city and
its citizens. II is thought that petition
will be presented to the City Council Mon
day evening, requesting that action be
postponed and volunteering to defray the
expenses incident to the preparation of
enlarged plans for exhibition at a
mass meeting in one of the public
halls, and explanations by competent
engineering architect. They are not pre-
pared TO accept the unsupported state
ment OF newspaper under suspicion of
being subservient to the Consolidated's
interests that there has been no deviation
from the original plans. There is no
disposition to delay The consummation OF
an enterprise so vital To the city's welfare,
but the request of the association and
solid business men for an opportunity TO
study and comprehend such an important
public Improvement is entitled TO respect
ful and dfgn1ffed consideration.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-03
A SLIGHT GAIN SHOWN
In the Financial and Indus
trial Centers.
WOOL TRADE is OEM0RALIzED.
Some Shoe Factories Are a Little Bet
ter Employed, but i'm the Majority of
Cases Business Is Dull and Manu-
facturers Hesitating.
By The Associated Press.

New YORK, Feb ga fresh impulse
has been given TO business this week by
the success Of the treasury in obtaining
gold for its reserve, thus strengthening
confidence in its ability to maintain gold
payments. Gradual Improvement in
business explains the appearance OF more
commercial paper in the market this
week than has been seen for long time,
though as yet the vast accumulation OF
idle funds is proof enough that trade has
by no means regained normal proper
tions
Industrial recovery continues. though
ii is but gradual, in response to the de-
mand of people whose consumption at
its lowest is greater than that of any
other country, and more mills are now at
work.
Stocks have been stronger since the re-
suit as To the bonds were foreshadowed.
Other speculative markets have been al
most stagnant.
w heat has advanced about half cent,
because western reports were only l.446,-
404 bushels for the week, against 2,S93,0O0
last year, though there are no signs of ma
terial decrease in the enormous visible
supply. and Atlantic exports dwindled
to 4l3,990 bushels for the week, against
1,404, All last year.
Smaller receipts and exports OF corn
have not prevented a slight decline, and
pork products are dull without important
change.
Cotton and Wool.
Cotton advanced shade, but closed
without change from last week, receipts
from plantations still exceeding last
years though less than of late, while ex-
ports continue larger than year ago.
Foreign consumption is heavy, but Ameri-
can mills are taking much less than
year ago. The market for cation goods
has better tone and more staples have
been taken. particularly print cloths, with
slight advance in price, but all qualities
are extremely low. and scarcely any in
crease in the working force Is seen.
Some decentralization is again reported
in prices of woolens. friezes having been
reduced in price and trade in overcoatings
is not satisfactory. There Is more activity
in suitings since the date for new duties
was deferred, but not many lines of the
better grades are yet on the market.
Sales OF wool are still small; for the week,
4,5O5, 700 pounds against S,11S,000 last
year.
Eastern trade in boots and shoes still
hesitates. with Boston shipments % per
cent below last years, but western fac
tories are reported little better en-
ployed, about Is per cent below the full
capacity.
Larger demand for structural iron and
steel for railway materials, except rails;
for barbed iron, and especially for wire
nails and wire rods, gives better look to
the iron industry both east and west.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-03
THE CHARITY BALL.
Preparations for the Grand Event of
Monday Night.
Brilliant Uniforms, Magnificent Toll
ettes, Fair Women and Brave Men
VIII Dance for Sweet Charity's Sake.

Infantry Hall will be converted into
a fashionable drawing room next Mon
day evening, when the social event of the
season, under the title OF the Charity Ball,
rs To be given under the joint auspices of
the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Children and the Light Infantry regi-
ment. Its distinctive character is assured
from the list of patronosscs representative
OF the elite of the city.
Colonel James L. Phettcplace Is chair
man OF the reception committee OF thirty
three military officers and civilians and
Captain Harold - Pearce has been Sc
lected as floor director with Corporal
VIM. III. Thompson as his assistant and
corps Of twelve aides. The American Band
orchestra under tho directorship OF II. w.
Reeves will provide the accompaniment
To 20 select dances, prominent among
which Is the deux temps and court
quadrille and n brilliant succession of
round figures. Gclb a Norton
are the caterers. The dance favors
are pretily engraved with a military
design on the front cover The honorary
committee is headed by Gov Brown and
members of his general STAFF and he clergy
are represented by ut. Rev. Bishop Har-
kins, Rev. Augustus NJ. lord, Kev. DIR.
Rugg and Rev. DIR. atcock. The SUI scrip
ion lists are rapidly reaching the limit OF
800, and the presence of a brilliant and
fashionable party is undoubtedly assured
whereby he fund of worthy charitable
Organization will bc materially aug
mentcd. Carriages may be ordered at 3
n. NJ, and supper will be served from II
I'LL a m
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-03
WAGES OF SIN Is DEATH.
A Guilty Wife and Mother
Kills Herself and Child.
COULD NOT BEAR THE SEPARATION
From Hcr Little Ones and Sought
Refuge In Death-IIer Paramour
Also Attempted Suieide-A Har-
rassing Story.

PEORIA III, Feb. S.--rhere has just been start
ling dcnoument TO the sensational murder and suit
eide OF Mrs. John Powers, who killed her years old
child and herself Saturday night.
Mrs. Powers had been accused OF inndelity and a
separation from ber husband had been decided
upon, but when the time for parting with her chill
dren came she preferred death. Mr.. Powers
testified at the inquest that he had found man
with his wife and had driven him out Of the house
after an exchange OF shots. Norman Johnson, a
wealthy farmer living near Annawan, III is thought
TO be the man, since he has made confession
60 his wife and shot himself putting two bullets in
his head and one into his body. The wounds may
prove fatal. Mrs Powers the daughter OF Rev.
Mr.. sninn OF Annawan, and Johnson met her
while she visiting them last summer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-03

The second masquerade ball under the
auspices OF the Arcadisn Social Club of
Olneyville was held last evening I'm Irons
Hall. The costumes were original and
effective. Armstrong; orchestra fur
nishcd the music for dancing.
The following committees were Ia
charge: Committee OF arrangements, III !,
X Titus. +. ~. White, r. Smith, j. Paget.
Il. l.. White, q. NJ. Clapp. {. T.. Tnling-
hast; general floor director, George NJ
Clapp: assistant floor director. John Bilt-
eliffe; aids, Il. LippmaD. T.. Whitaker, n.
X. Titus; reception committee, n. John
son, r. Johnson, r. Yettner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-03

At the Westminster Unitarian Church
the following music will be rendered to-
morrow: AT morning service the anthem
"Be Thou Exalted" soprano solo; Like
rs q Father by Davis, alto solo, and the
anthem 30 Saving Victim" by Tours. At
the evening service, the anthem "The
Radiant Morn Has Passed Away" by
Woodward, soprano solo; "One Sweetly
Solemn Thought" by Boex, tenor solo.
and "Rock ofAges."
Miss Priscilla White, the soprano, is full
filing concert engagements In the West.
Her place will be supplied at church by
Misr Donavin. one OF Ohio's leading
sopranos, who is making short visit in
Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-03
Row In a Barroom.

Az TAO O'Clock last evening Officer Fort
was called into the saloon owned by Pat
rick MahoDcy at 81 Gladstone avenue. To
his SON Peter. ~ years OF age, had some
Trouble In the saloon which F snntl ap m
general fight between n man named
Frank SagersoD, another man, and the
father and son. McKiernan received
several cuts on his face and bad cash On,
the noec Peter Nckiernan sustained
cuts on the face. DIR. Marston
Was called and attended the nItn. and ihf
pair went 10 their home At - Chslksfou
avenue. No arrests were made a. fh
Nckiernans refused TO prosecute.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-03

The conductors and motormen OF the
Cranston street electric cars had a
trolley of a time" last even
ing. More that $50 friends OF these
assistants In rapid transit enjoyed the
second social in Arlington District Hail
last evening, -nnd-Lhn- merry dance Mas
kept up unhaggingly mt II z 30 O'Clock
when the power was shln off. The gIhnd
lnaroh. led by Mr.. and Mn. Nys J..
Curtis, began al $50 o'clock. and there
after there was something going on i'm
Eranston all night special cars re-
nirned vsiturs TO Town In
ihc early morning. The ar
rangcmCnts FOR This - very Dipaeart
ime Wcre made hv n. A. Wilbur. ". r..
ibbott. William n. Doodle. q. B. Langley,
&. n. Mofictt and =. n. Davis. w. J. Curtis
and Jesse !. Carr were floof directors.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-03
LETTER CARRIERS RELIEF.
Annual Meeting of the Association and
Election of Officers.

At the annual meeting OF the Provi-
dence Letter Carriers Reief Association.
held on Jan. 20, 1891, the following officers
were elected for 1891: President, Charles
w. Rhodes; vice president, John G..
Kingsford; financial secretary.
A. n. Townsend; secretary
aud treasurer, &. q. Rhodes.
Trustees George N. johnson, H. y.
Dislcy, William ID. Swan.
Social Committee c. O. Swan, j. H..
DOty, George T.. Beckett.
Auditing Commit.e zee Joseph T.. Brown.
w. A. Johnson, T.. j. Smith.
Attest: &. o. RHODES, Secretary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-03
NORTH END NEWS.
A Narrow Escape from a Very Seri-
Gus Accident Yesterday.
Columbus Cadets Ball Last Night.
: That Pony 1'camA Charming Home
Wedding Local Notes.
TnE NEws BuRrAr.

A''h'" H+f'f N [.
What came near being a very serious
accident occurred on Branch avenue, near
the corner of Hawkins street, at 4 80
yesterday afternoon. AS Henry Joost, who
keeps a meat market at 5i2 Branch avenue,
was driving to the city he was struck
by electric car 4i5, which cut off the hind
wheel and threw the wagon on
to the sidewalk, smashing it
badly. Joost landed on his head on top
of the horses back, somewhat bruised,
but not injured enough TO prevent him
from going to the city and stating his
case TO Superindent Potter, who promised
to repair the damage. The motorman was
suspended pending investigation. There
have been many complaints of late that
the motormen run the cars too fast on
Branch avenue.
Columbus Cadets Ball.
Z The Columbus Cadets gave their first
grand MASQUERADE ball I'm Dimond Hall
last evening. There were about 75 couples
in the grand march, including baby car
raige pushed by two old women. During
the march the carriage was overturned and
the baby thrown on the floor, who proved
to be a full grown boy. President Michael
Moore and Miss Susie Watson led the
grand march. Committee of arrange
ments-Chairman Michael Moore; &, j.
Kavnaugh, secretary; James Watson,
Lieutenant Thomas Herman, treasurer; (;
Captain Il. Garceau, Napoleon Garceau,
James Turbit, Sergeant Joseph White
head, Lieutenant William Turbit, Patrick
Mulvey. The proceeds of the ball will go
to procure uniforms. Music by Green's
Orchestra.
That Pony Team.
Mrs. Mary Fee won the pony team
which was given away by William II.
Wattles, druggist, at his Charles street
of. l.at 81 st..fD
two hundred people were gathered around
the door. Mr.. Wattles selected little
girl from the crowd, who picked out the
winning number, which contained the
name of Mrs. Fee She intends to sell ii
to the highest bidder.
Caught the Burglar by the Legs.
Officer McElroy arrested John O'Neil
OF Tobey street at o'clock this morning.
As the officer was going up Charles street
on his rounds he saw O'Neil attempting
to enter the window of the dwelling
house of old Edward sheehy, o Ledge
street. Proceeding cautiously he caught
him by the legs just as he was entering
the window.
A Charming Wedding.
A charming wedding took place at 242
Branch avenue last evening, when
Miss Mary Gilbert and Mr.. Thomas
Smith were married at the home
of the bride. The Rev. Mr.. Bas-
sett of the Church OF the Redeemer
performed the marriage ceremony. Miss
Sallie Hutchinson and William Gilbert
acted as bridesmaid and best man. Her
brother, Frederick Il. Gilbert, gave the
bride away. After the ceremony refresh
ments were served, and the evening was
spent in dancing. Today they will start
on a tour to New York, Washington and
Baltimore, and on their return will make
l. = A. Il. n.
couple were the recipients of many hand
some and costly presents, among which
was n handsome one from his brother
Frederick, the popular druggist.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-03

COLUMBUS. o., Feb. 3. = Coal mines
about Bellaire on the Ohio river are
closed by strike. Over 2ooo persons are
out of employment. The cause is assigned
TO cut In wages from 40 to 50 cents a ton.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-03
SHE OUGHT TO BE.

HerInnocence Has Been Acknowledged
by England's Leading Judges.
Bv The Associated Press.
LoEDoN, Feb. 3.-Land and Water to-
day says II believes Mrs. Maybrick will
eoon be quietly liberated il friends of the
Imprisoned woman cease their "ill-
advised agitation"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-03
HER FACE INJURED.
The Beautiful Duchess of Manchester
Thrown out of Her Carriage.
Bv THO Associated Pres

~ Tho Associated TfcSS.
PARIS, Feb. "a dispatch from Pau
says that as the Duchess of Manchester, for
merly Miss Consuelo Yzpaga, New York,
accompanied by her daughter and Lady
Alice Montague, were returning yesterday
from meeting OF the fox hounds, the
horses attached 10 their carriage bolted
and the vehicle was upset in ditch. The
Duchess was cut about the head and face,
but is i'm no danger. Her daughter and
Lady Alice Montague were not hurt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-03
A $4,000 Fire at Boston.

BosToN, Feb. 3--An overheated stove
in the Office on the third floor of the
building occupied by w. y. b. Brooks e.
Co, furniture dealers. l5l Hanover street,
caused damage of $4,000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-03
william to Visit Rismarck

BERLIN, Feb. 3.--Emperor William will
probably take. advantage of his jour
ney to Kiel to visit Prince Bismarck. The
emperor goes to Kiel to administer the
oath of sllegi lance to the recruits Of the
marine corps.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-03
For Tcn-Year AppoIntments.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-The house com
mittee on the Judiciary order issued a
favorable report on the resolution to
change the tenure of Office of justices Of
the supreme courts to 10 years and todo
AWAY with the system of retirement.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-03
sixth District Court.

I'm the Sixth District court this morning
James Clark charged with carrying con.
cealed Weapons WAS oound over IN 600
surety To the next session OF the Common
Pleas division Ofthc Supreme Court.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-03
Can't. iI;gbcr Won IIis Cnsc.

The case of Captain Herry r. Hicbcc g.
n. Midw God q Sons was decided TO-DAY In
favor oi Captain Higbee, he securing the
amount equal to full cargo.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-03

QUEBEC, Feb. 3.-The grand attack upon
the palace was brilliant success last
night. The fireworks were magnificent.
The country snow steeplechase over a
two-mile course was won by Gowan
of Montreal in 10 minutes. The figure
skating contest was won by II. Il. Evans
IF Rnefon
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-03
Nine Months at Three Per Cent.

NEW YORK, Feb. 3-Morgan a. Bartlett
have placed loan of 100000 for the
city of Boston to run nine months, or un-
til Nov. /. at 8 per cent interest, to be paid
when the loan natures.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-03
SPLIT IN ENGLISH CABINET
Said to Exist Over the Proposed Pro-
tectorate i'm Uganda.

( LONDON, Feb. 3.-It is reported that q
serious split in the Cabinet has occurred
ever the report OF the late
Sir Gerald Portal, favoring a
protectorate in Uganda. The Earl of
Roseberry, Secretary of State for Foreign
Affairs is said to be in favor OF the pro-
tectorate and Mr.. Gladstone and a majority
of the Cabinet are said to oppose 1t.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-03
THE FINANCIAL NEWS.
st. Paul and Duluth to Lower Rate
Of Interest on Preferred Stock.
Louisville and Nashville Selling High
for Non-Dividend Payer-Compli-
ment to Marsdcn j. Perry.
Special % The Nelrs.


New YORK, Feb. 3.-London market is
mixed, st. Paul u lower as poor earnings
for the fourth week in January are
looked for, but Louisville and Nashville
and Erie are both u better. Bar
Silver ILL pence lower to 80 7-16 d. Bank
statement will show a few millions IN
crease. Trade reports state that improve
ment in business continues, but it is very
slow. Erie has laid off 800 men in
its repair shops at Buffalo; Sales
mored that Schepps buying of sugar
is for the llavemeyers. Kansas
railroad commission have made report
showing the average OF daily wages paid 10
different classes OF employees by the
railway lines. 1t shows the following
average: Atchison, 1.9l; Rock Island, 1.99;
Kansas and Texas, 100. The big increase
in Union Pacific is the payment to engi-
neers, firemen, conductors and machinists.
Profits should be taken on Gas.
The board Of directors of the st. Paul x
Duluth Railroad company have decided
to reduce the rate of dividend on the pre-
ferred stock from 3h per cent. TO 2ls per
cent. emi-annual, payable March 1.
The reduction Is caused by falling on In
the earnings, the net from the end OF the
last fiscal year, June 30, to December
showing decrease OF about $3.50, 900.
Louisville ana NASHVILLE IN seillng very
high for a non-dividend payer, II Is
thought, and many are looking to SELL
Boston sold New England yesterday on
rumors of an assessment.
The United States Investor in its today's
issue paws the following compliment TO
Marsden j. Perry: "The Investor outlines
the career of Mr.. Perry, lately appointed
receiver of the New York and New Eng
land railroad, and shows him to be hard
headed, unsentimentai, eminently sue
cessful business man, who has made
everything pay that he has ever taken
hold Of II looks as il he would be the
dominating power in the future manage
ment OF the New York q New England.
Another Local Enterprise.
The Graham Equipment Co. is the latest
local enterprise to put Its stock on the
market. They offer such part as
has not already been sub
scribed for of their 100000 capital
for popular subscription in open market.
The company apparently has
very good field and excellent pros
poets, and has already disposed of
a considerable proportion of its stock in
sizeable blocks. At s. share the COM
pany expects to do popular business and
complete its capitalization rapidly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-03

To grow old gracefully one must live temperate
w. calmly. methodicaly; be interested in all that
Is going an in the world; be cheerful happy, and
contcntod. and above all keep the blood pure and
vigorous by the use OF Ayers sarsaparilla he
sure you get Ayers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-03
A NARROW ESCAPE.
Edward Rovle Plunges or Fast Tsx-
press Into "a Snowbank.
Ilu 1le .Assncintcd Prcss.

by The associated Press.
WAsHINGToN, X. L., Feb. Edward
Boyle, brakeman on the express
freight, No. 13l, on the New York
and New England Railroad, slipped
on the icy cars last night and fell head
long into a snow bank. He was missed
and train hands went back after him to
lind him uninjured at Natick.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-03

Chicago Grain Notes.
QUOTED A. p. wEEDES.
Car lots today; Wheat, SO; corn, 476;
oats, LOG; hogs, 10000.
Estimates tomorrow; Wheat, 50; corn,
604; oats, 1854; hogs, $4,000.
Heavy shipping hogs, $500 and S5.40.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-03
SHE WORE A LIZARD,
And The Officer Told Her TO Leave II at
Home.

NEW YORK, Feb. 3.--This morning
Officer Clark OF the s. p. q. A. stopped
woman who was wearing a chameleon on
the busy thoronghfaro at Broadway and
Fifth avenue and told her 10 leave the
creature at home.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-03
The WILSON BILL.

Congressuuu Stevens Makes Cut
Down ineWages Owing to its Passage.
By The Associated Press.
HAvERHILL, Feb. 3-The Stevens
Woolen mills will start up on full time
next Monday with $50 hands, at a reduc-
tion OF Is per cent in wages.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-03
TO ESCAPE DEATH.

French Leaders Are I'm Favor Of Com
muting VaiIlant's Sentence.
BIZ The Associdted Press.
PARIS, Feb 3.--It is reported that Pre-
mier Cassimei Perieir and M. Dupuy,
president of the Chamber of Deputies, are
In favor, of committing the sentence of
death imposed upon Valiant, the Anarch-
ist, to imprisonment for life. c'stt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-03

The Town Council will hold its regular
session Monday Mt the Town House I'm
knightsville.
The schools i'm Districts . and closed
for one week after yesterdays session.
Friday evening a successful box-p party
was held i'm Lyceum Hall, Cranston, last
evening. The proceeds went TO benefit
the poor of the town.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-03
Crnnsfon.

The old mansion on the Oldfield estate,
owned by John NJ. Dean, and occupied by
II. X. Durfee, was burned to the ground
yesterday morning about 3 o'clock. Some
OF the household furniture was saved.
The loss IL estimated at $1,000. There was
an insurance OF $500 on the house and
800 on the furniture. The fire is sup
posed TO have been caused by detective
chimney
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-03
New York Cotton Market.
Chicago Grain Notes.
QUOTED ny A. r. wEEDEN


Total receipis-is,ssi. spot price--7 1915.