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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-12-05
Ensered at tie Post Office at S'snstsr, S
c., as Second Class Matter.
Personal.

ludse Fraser is at home from holding
court in the up-county.
Mrs. Is. P. Cordes and son have gone to
Bossards on visit 10 Mr.. Il. Dick.
Miss Esther Suanes, OF Nayesvilie, spent
Thanksgiving with friends in this city.
NJ. E. u. Raynor, who has been extreme
II III for seYefal.days is now much better.
Mr. r. e. Carnes, Of Bishopville was in the
city Monday.
Nr. Aller Deas of Camden was IN the city
Monday
Mr. Louis B. B Darr, Of fSpartanburg is in
the city for = day or two.
Dr. N. Dwight, Of Wedge6e1d was in
tcwn Aoaday.
S. Dr. Robt &. Casheart. Of Charleston spent
Sunday in che city visiting friends.
Mark Reynolds. Esq, went to Columbia
Monday morning 70 attend the Supreme Court.
Dr B. 7. Mcleod, of Bishopville, was in the
city Aonday
Miss Marie Lee returned to Columbia
Monday morning.
Miss Lillian Hoyt returned home from
Darlington Monday evening.
Mr. A. a. Strauss, of Mayesville, attended
the K.of P. lodge Menday night.
NJ. ". A. James; of Bishopville, was in
the city yesterday
NJ. n Shannon, Esq. Of the Camden bar
vas in ,he city Monday attending the public
sa les.
Mrs. V b. Phelps, has returned from an
extended yssit 10 her brother Ar.Jake Brown,
Of Ocals, Flossaa.
Mr. G. =. shannon ,of Camden, spent
Thanksgiving Day IN the city as the guest
Of NEE IL Remeees.
Mr. Marvin Beasley, fsthe South Caro-
friends in this city.
Dr.and Ms. G. C. Brown. have returned
from attendance upon the State Baptist
Conren.ienf which has been in session at
Chester sc. ~
Mr. James Treweli, of Columbia, manager
for South Carolina Of the Singer Sewing
Machine Company spent Saturday and Sun
day ID this city.
gspt.C Is. Williamson did not eat Thanks.
cSsSnc dinaer in. Rock Till with the other
members OF the Legislature. but came home
10 spend The day:
Rev IL. Mcleod was in the city Satnr-
day BE viii go to his new charge at Aiken
during the irst 5of next week Mr. Mcleod
IS one Of the abiest yonng ministers in the
South Carolina Conference, and is sure TO
tskea high place.
Rev. ]. Tbos. Pste D. p. and wife arrived
irt the city Monday afternoon from Green
vile. Dr. PATE will spend day or two
visiting his mother and family before going
10 his new appointment at Orangeburg for
the coming year:
Mersrs. Hoyt S,nbbs and W. J. Epperson,
Jr.. returned home from Clemson College for
the winter vacation Friday night. The other
cadets from this county came also. Several
cadets from the eastern part Of the State
spent Saturday IN the city, and LETT tor
their bemes 10. sbe afternoon. Ar. Suoos
took part in the ANIMAL orsiosical contest, his
subjec. being, .sThe South Carolina Dispen-
sary.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-12-05

Mr. Ira P. Wetmore. u prominent rea!
estate agent Of San Angelo, Texas, has used
Chamberlain 8 Collie, Cholera and D'arrnea
Remedy 10 his family for several years as oc-
casion required, and always with perfect suc-
cess. He says: 81 End it a perfect cure tor
our baby when troubled with collie or dysen-
tery | now feel that my outfit is not COM
plete without bottle of this Remedy al
home or on trip away from home For
sale br Dr.. A. J. China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-12-05
Graded School ENTERTAINMENT

There will be an entertainment at the
Graded School tomorrow evening at 8
O: clock that should be we'll attended by the
friends of the school. At the opening of
the present session piano was purchased tor
the use of the school, and there are $500 yet
to be paid on it, The proceeds OF the enter
,ainment will be given to the piano fnud'
Apart from the ebject of the entertainment it
will be we'll worth attending.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-12-05
Notice..

Highest cash price paid 70: cotton SEED.
All who have seed for sale or to exchange ior
meal or feed will do we'll to see me before SELL
iap. an an old buyer and eau give the
people great advantages. Give me call al
Office on Main Street, or at G. S. & N. 4. Il.
Respectfully, W. b. BOYLE.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-12-05
Great Sale of Dress Goods.

Messrs. Schwartz Bros announce that they
begin to. day the annual closing-out sale of
Dress Goods, aud also other goods. All
dress goods will be sold at actual New YORK
cost. Read their advertisement in this paper.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-12-05

Native Red Rust Proof Seed Oats for sale
by W. VI. Graham.
Native Hay for Sale by W, NJ. Graham.
Blank books OF all kinds; daily, weekly
and monthly time books. H. G. Osteen q
90.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-12-05
Schwartz Bros.

We've got the largest line of Christmas Goods in Sumter Ta
all now displayed center tables All xmas oi ra aa
ch plush Cases and sets of all kinds When you are look
inc for Xmas gifts you be easily suited from our large
variety.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-12-05
Success in Life

depends on little things. A Ripans Tabule is a
little thing, bat taking one occasionally gives
good digestion, and that means good blood,
and that means good brain and Drawn, ano
,ho, ,eens snccess $50
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-12-05

Send all your repair work . ). R. Wat
sons shop, on Liberty Street. he repairs
every every thing. Sewing Machines ana
Bicycle y speciality.
School Books. H. G. Osteen b Co.
There is style in paper as we'll as in other
things. q. G. Osteen l. Co., have the latest
aud best
Mr.. D. N. Campbell has changed base, and
is now a, E. Hogan's meat market, where
those who have heretofore enjoyed his hne
steaks and chops can get more of the same
sort
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-12-05

John. the eldes. SON Of Mr. D. N: Richard
son. died at Columbia, Miss, on the evening
Of November 25rh. after long and painful
illness.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-12-05

All our best 36-in fancy Dress
Goods that were Csc, now lSc.
Cashmeres, 36-in, all colors and
black, were Is & 35c: at l9 q 23c.
5O.in Dress Flannels, all wool,
worth 6Oc. For this sale, 39c.
Suit Patterns in all the newest
weaves at New York cost, for
this sale. See them.
We have the largest stock of Dress
Goods in Sumter and they are all to
90 during this sale at unheard OF
prices.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-12-05
w A N'ISS.

a DYERTISEMENTS of Eve lines OF less
n will be inserted under this bead for 25
cents for each insertion. Additional lines
cents per line
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-12-05

u0o RENT-Residence on Magnolia street
near ST. Joseph's Academy. Apply
al store Of Bultman T. Bro.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-12-05


Now is the time tc buy FURN1-
TURE or anything else in my large and
complete stock, as I have put down
prices to correspond with the low price
Of cottou-realiziug that the people have
not as much money this year as when
crops borught better prices.
Besides, l desire to make some
changes in my business, and it is neces-
sary for me to reduce some lines OF my
large stock, therefore am Offering bar
gains to cash buyers.
Come and see NE for anything you
want in my line, and | will make it to
your interest to buy from me.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-12-05

EoR RENT-Desirabls Residence and nl.'st out
buildings, corner Church and Kepuo-
Iican Streets Apply TO Dr.. J. 9. Spann,,
Ca,chalI, or L. S. Carson, Sumter National
Bank, Sumter. NOV. 90.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-12-05

l case Fruit of the Loom Bleach,
SO in. wide at o4c
| case best Calico at &C.
l case Ginghams at &c.
10 bales Plaid Homespun at &c.
| bale c Island, SO in s, at &C.
bale c Island, &c. quality, at SC.
5 pieces Eiderdown Flannels at 3oc.
sold everywhere at SOC.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-12-05
Deaths.

Died at Cypress, Fla, Nov. 81, 1894. Marie
Elmo, only child of Mr.. and Mrs. Willie }.
Brogdon, age nine months and twents-one
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-12-05
Hay Presses.

We are able now to offer the cheapest
and best portable Hay Press ever put on
the market. Bale your hay; it becomes
more marketable and more valuable.
Baled hay looks better and sells quicker
Henry B. Bloom,
Sep 5. Mal4 o., 1u1. Ge1, -: -.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-12-05

UTANTED-Lady OF gentleman canvasser
w 10 each Township. Will guarantee at
leas, So per day to faithful workers. Ad'
dress Jno. F. Simmons, RowesVille S. G.
Nov Tit
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-12-05

TOR SALE-Any part Of my large farm in
the suburbs of the City OF Sumter.
Situation heal.by and desirable. Terms
asy. I'D. Chandler April LIT.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-12-05

TNO RENT-House on Calhoun Street near
C. s.. IN. R. R. Apply to w. F. B.
Haynsworth. Sept. IL.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-12-05

25o latest novels at H. e. osteen & Co.'S.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-12-05

Don't miss this chance, else you'll surely regret It,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-12-05

The following tracts of land were sold by
Master, W. H. Ingram, at auction Monday:
One hundred and ninety acres to Sarah W..
Dixon for $3.50. Suit Of Mary ]. Waters
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-03-15
The CORPORATION Election.

The corporation election held in
Shepherdstown last Monday resulted
in a complete defeat for the Demo-
cratic ticket, the candidates on the
Peoples" ticket being elected by
majorities ranging in the neighborhood
of fifty. OF the successful candidates,
the mayor, recorder and one council
man are Republicans. The advocates
of license to sell liquor won by a
majority of fifteen. There were 269
votes cast. The following are the
new corporation officers;
Mayor-John R. Ray.
Recorder-Wm. A. Chaplin.
Councilmen-L. W. Pofhnberger,
Geo. W. Humrickhouse, DR.. c, 7. Y.
S. Butler, George F. Turner, DR.. A. s.
Reynolds
The election, which was held under
the Australian system, was very
quiet and orderly one.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-03-15
DIED..

On February 10, 1894, at the home
of her son-in-law, Mr.. John j. Dlllow
on the east side Of the Shenandoah
river, Mrs. REBEcCA FRITTs, aged 81
years, IL months and 5 days. She
leaves II children to mourn her loss
6 sons and five daughters. She was
a member of the Lutheran Church.
At her home in Paterson, n. j..
February %, 1894, Mrs. PHOEBE
GLOVER, mother of Mr.. Samuel Glover
of Charlestown.
March 3, 1894, Mrs. MATTE Z
Boris, wife of Col. W. Browne Bolts
of Houston, Texas.
In Houston, Texas, March 7, 1894
Col. w. BROWNE Boris, formerly o.
Fredericksburg, Va.
At the residence of Mr. Geo. W
NARROW in this county, February u
1894, of typhoid fever, Miss SARAH
C. RoDEFER, aged about Al years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-03-15
MARRIED..

At the home Of the brides father,
near Dufields, this county, March s,
1894, by Rev. H. P. Hamill, Mr..
CHARLES WILLIAM CLIP and Miss
SADIE C. MELVIN, daughter Of Mr..
James A. Melvin.
At the Baptist Church in Charles
town, March s, 1894, by Rev. S. W,
Cole, Mr.. EUGENE NJ. CHAPMAN and
Miss CLARA B. TAvEYYER, both OF
this county.
March S, 1894, at the residence OF
the brides father, Geo W. Hoofmas-
ter, Millville, by Rev. a. c. Hopkins,
Mr.. ALBERT STovER, of Strasburg,
Va. and Miss NORA Y. HooFMAsTER.
March II, 1894, at the home OF b.
F. Ramey, by Rev. A. a. P. Neel,
Mr.. CHARLES \. MCDONALD, Of Clarke
county, Va, and Miss BERTHA v
GooDE, of this county.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-03-15
Highest Of al in Leavenng Power-Latest Govt Report
RH!A!:!!:!! B Bsxss7
ABSOLUTELY PURE
A Dog Thief Fooled.

Thursday evening last about $50
p. m. DR.. Stotler's blue Bolton setter,
Belle Kenna, was stolen from her
kennel. A colored youth saw white
man dragging her up the railroad.
He ran to Or. Stotler's and informed
HIM of the fact, and the DR.. headed
the fellow off at the toll-gate crossing.
The thief took to the country, leaving
Belle behind, badly used up, as she
had resisted every inch of the way.
Belle Kenna's dam was Mag, i'm
ported by the late Senator kenna
when three months old at cost OF
Sl75. Bellies sire was Waddles
Dash, one of the best dogs in America.
Belle Keuna has few superiors IN the
field y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-03-15
The Mnthers Recommend u.

The strongest recommendation thar
any article can have Is the endorse
inrnt of the mothers at the town
When the mothers recommend " YOU
NAV know that that article has more
than ordinary merit. Here is what
the Cent-rvill-. South Dakoth. 'iliz"n
saws pdtorially q! an arIicl- sold III
their town: From p-rs mai eKp~rl
-nce W. can sat thar Chamberlain :
Cough Rem"dy ha~ broken mp bad
colds for our chi drrn We are nc
ouainted with many mothers ~ Cen
trrvilIe who would not be- without u
In the house for good many lines
Us costs. aud are recommending u
every davn 80 cent bottles for sale
by J. Il Gibson.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-03-15
Two Lives Saved.

Mrs Phoebe Thomas, ot Junction
City, III was told by her doctors she
had Co sumption, aud that there wa
no nope for her. bat two bottles OF
DR. Kings Nv Discovery c"npl'telv
cured her aud >hs saV> IL saved her
life. Mr.. Tho> Exgers. 1879 Florida
St, San Francisco, suffered from a
dI eadful cold approaching Consninp-
ton. tried without result every thng
Else, then bought one bottle OF DR..
Kings New Discovery aud in two
weeks MAS cured He is naturally
thankful j. such results, Of which
these are samples. that prove The
wonderful! rfiicacy Of This m"dicinr in
Coughs aud Colds Free trial BOTTLES
at } q GlbSnus dug store Regular
size Soc aud 81 90
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-03-15
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends " personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than Others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products TO
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy. Syrup of Figs.
It's excellence is due to It's presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of a perfect lax
alive; efectually cleansing the syttem,
dispelling colds, headaches and feyers
and permanently curing constipation;
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval OF the medical
profession, because il acts on the MD
news. Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance
Syrup of Figs Is for sale by all drug
gists in Soc and 81 bottles, but it is man
1factured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on ever
package, also the name, Syrup OF rig
and being well informed, yon VIII
accept any substitute if offered.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-03-15
Letter From Bakertcn.
BAKERToN, W. Va,
March Is. 1894.

BEAVERTON, w. VA,
March Is, 1894
Mr.. EDIToR-As l have not seen
anything in your paper for some time
concerning our little town, | will write
YOU a few items which may be OF IN
terest TO your readers. Bakerton is
on the boom. Mr.. Thomas Welsh has
built quite a nice house, and several
more will be built in the future. The
prospects for the lime business are
very bright The ore bank is run
ming full blast. The merchants seem
to be busy and everything has ten
deucy to show that the hard times
have passed away.
a branch Of the Richmond Building
Association has been organized here,
and quite a number Of shares have
been sold. Ifeverything continues on
the 90 we Will soon have quite a town.
Mr. Editor, l notice in your paper,
which Is always a welcome visitor
here. quite a number of candidates for
the Legislature. We have no candl-
date to offer from our town, but we do
most heartily endorse Mr.. c. Z. Lamar
for the place, knowing him to be a
true and deserving Democrat, and
would well represent the people in the
Legislature The voters here, and
there are quite a number, seem TO be
Of one accord, and that Is with their
ballots they will help Mr. Lamar
knock those persimmons You spoke OF
in your paper last week.
RESIDENT.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-03-15
Public Sales.

PUBIC sales.
On Friday, March 10th, j. S. Lucas
will sell stock and farming implements
at his place near Shepherdstown.
On Monday, March 18th, Harry F.
Bane will sell valuable personal prop
erty near Charlestown.
On Friday, March 23d, V. G. Moore
will sell valuable stock and farming
implements near Kearneysville.
On Thursday, March 29th, I. L.
Bender and Mrs. J. S. Bristor, special
commissioners, will sell valuable real
estate of the late J. H. Bristor IN Mar
tinsburg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-03-15
Fire in the County.


The Adrocate says that a disastrous
fire occurred at Mt. Gilead, the farm
owned by James NJ. Roper, in this
county. The fire was discovered about
2 o'clock Tuesday night, starting IN
the meat-house and thence communi-
Gated to the house, consuming all the
buildings and hog-house and corn-crlb
close by, which contained thirty
barrels of corn and lot Of rye. The
meat-house contained so pieces of meat
and 2 cans of lard and many other
articles. The fire cut off all commune
cation with the cistern and rendered
the destruction of the property inevita-
bic. Mr.. Shutter and wife occupied
the house. Mr.. Shutter had his hands
badly burned and his wife narrowly
escaped being burned to death IN en-
deavors to save some things stored in
the cellar. There was no insurance
on the contents of the buildings, but
the buildings were insured with Messrs.
Washington & Alexander-$4OO up
on the residence, $50 on the smoke
house and 500 on the kitchen. The
fire is supposed to have originated by
thieves robbing the meat-house and
setting it on fire to cover up their
tracks; this theory is strengthened by
the fact that no lard cans could be
found in the ashes nor was there any
bones.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-03-15
They Want the Best.

THE people of this vicinity insist
on having Chamberlain Cough Rem,
edy and do not want any other,
saws John V. Bishop, OF Portland
Mills. Indiana. That is right. Tney
know it to be superior 70 any other
for colds, and as a preventive and
cure for Group, and why should they
not insist upon having it. 80 cent
bottles for sale by j. G.. Gibson.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-03-15
$50 600 WORTH o. GODS,

Comprising vsrN article Of wear Tor
male aud female excerpt ladies ha's)
IL The finer. medium and common
grades. the latest nov, ltirs OF the
season A. well "a staple articles The
lowest cash price marked la plain hg-
ur,.s on ever arliclr M books. No
credit UPDKGRAFFS.
uagtrStuwn, Md
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-03-15
Tn Modern Way

Commends itself to the well-formed,
to do pleasantly and etiectually what
was formerly done in the crudest man
ner and disagreeably as well. To
cleanse the system and break up colds,
headaches and fevers without unpleas-
ant after effects, use the delightful
liquid laxative remedy, Syrup of Figs
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-03-15

The financial depression has caused
a great sensation throughout the coun-
trT; it has also reduced the price of
building material. Elmer E. Beach
ley is prepared to give his customers
the advantage of low prices.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-03-15

Remember l have a great many
goods which l will sell at cost, or
even much less than cost, in order to
close out before moving, as l expect to
change my line of goods then. ]. n.
Trussell.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-03-15
Schedule OF Mai, at snepAerO.,o~u.

Time for c,osing III, mails viii be ~ fol-
lcws.
For Tain No. Z. south hound, .. y VI.
For rrsiu VI ~. north bound, y ~ VI,
For Tram NJ. Il. sput.- oUni, ~ 4 ~.
Fur Trnlu y, A. mort -bourl, s.31 y. W,
IN, mai shtriVtug oh Tmin NJ from The
south due h, ~ ~ S.US 4. A.. when ii~> rrach
the o,n,-e upt Ia vr tuAt So. va %" % >" 'ri
that uigut, bcginnius Win
this dat.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-03-15

John W. Remsburg, a prominent
resident Of Middletown, Nd, cut hls
throat with razor on Tuesday. He
was not strong enough to lnAict fatal
wound.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-03-15
The Queen Of Fashion

Best I.,di = F,,shiOn Journal published for
tho money. None b"i'rrs Al any p'lc' 'hly
81 cents a ear. pusi paid. Srud ihr'r cent
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-13
WHY BUSINESS REYIYES.

A few more sweeping Republican vic
tories and the business revival will be-
come more noticeable. AS the voters
throughout the country express their
condemnation Of the German bill, the
business men begin to pluck up courage
and resolve to fight the battle bravely
during the two years and half that
must elapse before the German tariff
can be repealed
The knowledge that this infamous
bill is short-lived is encouraging, and as
business men watch the overwhelming
votes of disapproval that the German
bill receives they realize that the nation
will insist upon restoring the protective
system, and the retirement of free trade
for several generations to come
The victories in Maine, in Vermont,
in our own Rhode Island, all tend to re-
vive business, and as State after State
rejects this infamous sectional measure,
confidence will be restored and hope
revive.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-13
WHY NOT HERE?

"Dollar Gas" in Boston and other
cities Why not in Providence? 1t
costs no more TO manufacture here and
it certainly would be great relief to
many to find reduced gas bills, while
the consumption of gas for lighting and
heating purposes would be SO increased
as to make it profitable step tor the
stockholders of the company.
When electric lights came into gen.
eral use ii was thought that the gas
companies would suffer from competi-
tion. Have they? There is not asingle
company that has not been benefited by
the introduction of the new light.
And gas grows in popularity for heat
ing purposes and for power. IL the price
were put where it could be used by the
general public as fuel the gas company
would receive tremendous boom, and
yet the people would be greatly benefited
by the reduction in price.
One London gas company reduced its
price two cents last March, making the
price 80 cents thousand feet, aud the
increased business since that date has
been 81 per cent. This company has
nearly 10000 gas stoves on hire, and also
supplies penny-slot machines to 10000
customers. It's profits are larger than
ever before, dividends exceeding 10 per
cent.
AS business move the suggestion Of
dollar gas is worthy Of consideration,
while 1t would be of benefit to the class
whose pennies have to be carefully
counted to make both ends meet.