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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-09
TRADES THAT WILL STRIKE

CHICAGO, July 9.-Hinged upon the re
mote contingency that George Nj. phil.
man Will, within the next "a hours. aere,
70 submit 20 arbitration or otherwise set.
pe tne oinerence existing between Mr.
roIlman and his ex-employes is the
question, or that the next "a hours will
witness q cessation of all labor on the
part OF ehe allied trades, not alone in
chicago, but throughout the country. "
AT the session which continued
tnroughout the night and until four
Sciock this morning the question was
whelming vote, and the ult:natum nro.
pounded that u Pullman does not reach
oehnite understanding with his LATE
employees before next Tuesday that ali the
allied Trades OF Chicago will open the baf.
tie at p. m. by walking out in a 'kodv.
An iuea OF the widely diversified Interests
anvoiveo IN TINS latest movement may be
guinea py glance at the subjoinad
iist, representing only a portion of the
INDUSTRIES anected, representatives of
these lodges being actually present: Trade
and Labor Assembly, Chicago Central Ia
Dor Union, Painters District Counc1I.
Siothing Trades Council, l,MachineryTrades
sSouncil, Iron Moulders Council, Build
ing Trades Council. Plasterers Union.
Stonecutters Union, Junior Plumb
ers Union, Journeymen Plumbers
Union, Tile Layers Union. RriclrIays
ers Urion, Steam Filters Helpers ITnion
carpenters Union, No. 1, knights OF
LABOR Assemblies, AS. American Musicians
mon lSy2, Ship Carpenters Union. sta
Union S2s6, Harness makers Union Ros
hemian Central Labor Union. Coat
I'Tessers Union, Crane Brothers Union No
:, HARDWOOD Finishers Union No.
Ware workers Union No. 1. Horsesboer,
mon, Horse Nail Union, Hestlers Union.
5oiier Works Union, Walters Union
'PrinKieT Yn,nn Filters Union, Teamsters
mems Union, Dry Goods Clerks
Jnion, Clothing Cutters Union. Cans
bakers Union No. 2, Cloak Makers Irnian
.os. and 4, Carriage and Wagon Makers
mon, Beer Pump Makers Union. STA
ionary Engineers Union No. 3. United
;ngl, i;ng,heefs Union No. 2, Interna-
an Stage Employees Union. Cah;net-
takers Union, Allied Iron Trades Council
letal Trades Council, Bakers Council
eapsns Union, Typographical Union,
Workers Union. Car,
enter, Joiners. Masons, Plumbers.
as Filters, Gravel Roofers, Metal Cor
ice and Skylight Workers, Tin and Sheet
on on Workers, Steam Pipe and Boiler
itters, Coal Heavers, Painters. Jonr-
symen Lathers, Electrical Workers.
ement Finishers, Marble Cutters. Mosjac
,orkers, Bridge and Structural Iron
orkers, Hosting Engineers, Marine
ngineers, Hod Carriers and Building
orkers, Marble Polishers, Mosiac Set.
RS and Mosaic Helpers, Car Builders and
ndred organizations, Brass Polisbers
ass Moulders, Retailing Clothiers'
'opers, Brewers and Matters
DOM Makers, Iron Mould,
J, Machine Wood Workers, Press
eders, Trunk Makers, Tin and Sheet
sides all these, an effort will be made 70
out The employees OF nll surface and
vated transportation lines i'm this citv.
Inough these men are poorly organized. ,
leaders OF the great strike movement ,
nix the majority OF them can be in
ced to come ont. ~ Y
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-09
THE FINANCIAL NEWS.
Strike News AnxiousIy Awaited by
the Market.
wheat Opened With A Rush But
Advance Was Soon Checked.
Gossip.
Spscfal 10 The N,,,s

NEW YORK, July 9-London market u
10 " lower. Market OF course will be
lower on London selling and by fright
ened holders.
Cotton market at Liverpool moderate
IN demand and freely met, sales 5000 bales.
futures quiet, 2-64 lower
Inere is distinct feeling of uneasiness.
and market is likely to be feverish and
1, weak. sugar Is not going lower; ID. q. f.
VIII go up just as soon as conditions
brighten.
Governor Flower said yesterday that
ne ala not think the strike would reach
New, fo-k. Thus far, he stated. there
had been no occasion to notify the state
militia u ned itself in readiness to do
strike service. w
:. Inc railroad yards at Chicago are brist-
ing with bayonets this morning. More
trains running than at any time in a week.
y. Bennett, president of the Montreal
day. 'e''ei-
Wheat, opened with a rush to buv but
no wheat for sale until it got IS rs. when
seiiing against call stopped advance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-09
FIFTY YEARS OLD.
New Hampshire Grand Lodge Of Odd
Fellows Celebrate.

CONCORD, N. H., July 9.-The 5Otb ami
versary OF the establishment of the Grand
Lodge OF N. II. /. o. o. r. was celebrated
mere today. IL was In this city that
the Grand Lodge was instituted July 9.
lS44, and the people Of the Concord did
themselves credit BY their reception OF the
Drotners today. The exercises included
torical address by Hon. Joseph Kidder
81 Manchester and poem by Rev. A. j.
dangh OF Brattleboro, VT, Hon. George
a. bailey OF Manchester, grand master.
presided. A dinner was served by
Doolng OF Boston In the Odd Fellows
tention OF the chevaliers on the pround.
OF the Odd Fellows Home. A prize drill
eno dance ut Contoocook River Park
were features of the program.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-09
DIED,

ANNlS.ln this city. July Z, Ida NJ. wifi. of
William y. Annis, and daughter OF LoaIsa
anu the late James Pardington, aged Is
HARRiS-1n this city, July Z. William Harris.
aged o. years. 80
REACH - In this city, July Z, Narcar.,t
Reach, aged 4s years.
PoIrERmln this city, July Z. Alfred Potter.
aged 81 years. '''''
PAKMENTER--In this city, July 3. Henr,
y. son OF the late Herbert w. and u.
5anette farmenter, aged 1 year and 10
PATTERS0N--In this city. July z. Bridge.
wife OF Richard Patterson.
SMlTH---ln Atlantic City, y. j.. July 4 Anna
Helmc, wife Of l.. o. Smith and dnurbter
Providence,
Trucloye. aged 81 ycnrs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-09

conhdence In Grand Master Workman
os 0overeign and President Debs, and depre-
Chicago. The COMMITTEES which drew M,
tne resolutions was composed of p. J..
oCoDnor OF Newport, J.. III. Murray of
msriporo, and M. j. Bishop of Boston.
"A resolution was passed condemning
tne expulsion OF ID. M. w. p. II. Quinn
An election OF officers was held which
resulted as follows: President. Edward
McCahrey OF Rhode Island: first vice
president, John J. Calvin of Massachu-
setts; second, William TAYLOR of YER
mont third, y. J. Lynch of Connecticut;
fourth, Mary Mccarthy of Providence:
nitn, ~. w. Boynton of Portland, Me.
sixth, passed; secretary, passed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-09
MORE THREATS.
Inc Railway Union Officers Again
InduIging in Them.

CLEVELAND, July 9.-The executive
TyfDnmittee OF the American Railway
M Murion today announced that should the
man company's attempt to put the
the East in strikers places, all Organized
iaDor' not only on the railroads, but COW
eiing every. branch of industry i'm this
city, would strike. The COMMITTEES
asutner stated that the engineers
mremen' conductors and every class of or
',rd Srheo rahroad labor. have declared that
with non-union men. wa
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-09
CL0UDBURST,
Water Rose to the Depth Of Twenty
Feet In Washington Town.

SPOKANE, WASH, July Q. Nev.
reached here today that ConconnpIIv ths
principal town IN the Okanaga Mining me
district, was visited BY q oloudburst the
nnight OF July 3, which did terrible havoc.
the cloud burst OF May was washed swav
a gale accompanied the cloud burst.
The water rose to o depth of over
twenty feet, rushing down the CANYON
carrying everything In its path. The
county courthouse was moved from its
scarcely Q building left In town 10 shai,ss
the Inhabitants. 'A'ei
Conconnully is 70 miles from telegram
once so particulars cannot be had. No
loss OF life b reported. 'o
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-09
MARINE REPORT.
The List OF Arrivals and Departures OF
Vessels at This Port.
PoRr or PRovIDkScE. July O.
Arrivals.

STEAMERS. : Massachusetts. Griffin. New
YORK: berkshirc, kirwin, Bsati-
more; Norman. Mcgathlln. Fhiladclphir
monks, P.,t,y: S-~ccn' .; Bay Queen. spoon
e. Newport; Anor on. saunders. sau-3sl -
tOwni Svsen city. Gay. ,eatonett: Wtsf
~; sqrantum. Waldlcl, 20 shore rcsoris
anu sc'u.n.
IrSs -Go~er. or T. NJ noyt. R. A. racl.er.
scnoSN .RS-Nlark Gray, sawyer. Piisael-
phia: Eagie. smith. 81. Johns, A. NJ Jag1sf.
Steelnnn. William VI. kyerctt. Dunn. w. 4
Davis. Urahan: Harvest Home.
-XanSanfar.l, ,Ilnrslsn. I n N
cat, John Hughes. GEORGE hughes, Eesr'
sailed.
STEAMERS Massachusetts,, Harry Richar.l
Newport, Frances.
Tros-R. A. Parker. General III. ". Hort.
gor 70 load ice Cor Baltimora Lizsis L.
Eastern Queen
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-09
LABOR BOSSES GATHER.
By The Associated Pres,

CHICAGO, July 9.-The national presi.
dents have arrived in the city for con fer
ence with President Debs and the other
0incers OF the American Railway Union
lhey are John Mcbride of the
Mine workers Association and w. D.
Mahon OF the National Association of
osseet tar Men. These make five national
being Grand Master Workman SovereIgn
OF the knights of Labor, j. w. McKennev
OF the brotherhood of Painters and Deco,
raters, and OConnor of the Machinists.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-09
WIRES CROSSED.

Today as workmen for the Providence
=, none company were at work
broadway saving limbs off a tree. the
lmb fell, carrying the telephone
wires across the trolley wire of the Union
railway Company. The telephones in
bixbyis grocery store and Appletop's
green house were burned out and one OF
the linemen badly burned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-09
BOYS AND IDLE MEN.

~ the Associdfed Press
CHICAGO, July 9.--At an early hour this
morning some boys and idle men who had
gathered at the 49th street cross
ing OF the Crank Trunk road, threw
stones ct squad of Sta militia
staIioned at that point. The latter
first made q charge upon the mob and
tnen upon q renewal Of the stone throw
Ing, fired voliey into the midst of them.
Inc crowd escaped into the adjoiuing
houses and 1t was not learned whether
any one was hurt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-09
RYAN IS HAPPY.
was Appointed Postmaster at Ions
dale Today by Cleveland.


WASHINGTON, July 9.-The President
tooay sent the following nominations TO
the Senate: Treasury, Clark Campbell
marshal OF the United States Fourth Dis
trict OF New Hampshire.
fostmasters: John J. Anderson, Meri-
,; uen, Sonn; Lewis A; Westcott, East Ber-
Conn; Goodwin X. Wiley, Bethel. Maine:
Mlchael Ryan, Lonsdale, r. l.; III. M
Goff, Richford, VT. IVA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-09
IMPROVEMENT At ST. LOUIS.
BY The Associated Press.

Bv The Associated Press.
OF. LOUIS, July 9.-The strike situation
among the railroads here today is in line
With the Improvement noted Yesterday.
on the west side of the river
every road and yard has practically
full complement of men and ths
handling OF the cars on shippers private
switches has been resumed. r'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-09
BOMB OUTRAGE.


PRAGUE, Bohemia, July "a bomb was
exploded yesterday evening at Pilzen. in
front of the building occupied by the
German Athletic Association and by the
German Traders Club. Two officers were
slghtiy injured and one civilian was seri-
ously wounded. All the windows of Tho
building and those of a number of houses
near 1t were shattered. Attempts were
made at the same hour to explode
bombs before the District Court and
Police Court. Happily gendarmes dis
covered the bombs IN time to prevent their
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-09
PARTIALLY OVER AT DETROIT.


nv The Associated Pres.
DETROIT, July 9.--The strike i'm the
ninigsn yards came to an end at 7
employee returned to work. A. thss
Union depot the situation is unchapged.
NO wabash trains have arrived or de.
parted this morning. The r. & p. M. and
~. H. q N. passenger trains are running
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-09
OLD MEN AT WORK,


Bp The Associated Press.
a., ,ASDkhsoN, Ind, July 9.-The trains on
the Michigan division of the Riy Eo,,r :. v, ~
running on schedule time with the oiS
crews who struck a few DAYS ago. The
men regarded AZ unfair the order To-
tnem to strike while the other divisions
OF the Big -Four were allowed TO remsi,
open anu In operation. The trouble here
Is apparently at an end. "eie
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-09
PARKS AND FAIRGROUNDS.
opening Of the Campaign OF the
Union For Practical Progress.

os VI the campaign OF the
Union For Practical Progress.
The local branch of che union for prac.
ticel progress introduced itself IN this
snonay v.o.n,ty yesterday bx special sermons in
eevefai ohurch. The general subject
T, TsS farks and Fairgrounds for Chill
Hosgiand preached In the Fourth Gnita-
nan Society on the necessity of cood or
FOR city dwellers. Without fresh air for
the little ones they will droop and die
en9 ne pleaded earnestly for the children
made iPtS Il tSsir dnes s.s.1 United effort would be
Mf. u Dewitt Eggleston spoke in the
MISSION church In KnightsvilIe on tho
Enn9}ect OF Parks and Play Grounds for
Mf. Eggleston treated the subject from,
eessitv % iity for sh1aR hssanoRoint, showing the ne
es oxygen producers and cousumers NJ
caHoonic acid gas. In densely populated
parts OF the city the consumption of oxvgen
and the giving out of poisonous gases in
edoition to those arising from decay is
srester than we are apt to think, and we
must nave some provision to supply the
Oxygen that Is consumed.
Ane movement for parks and play-
grounus Is very essential from this stand
posnt alone. 1t was started in London. Tn
Dew 4 fork q start was made at Mulberry
SNt Whefo y tenement district Waa
cleared out and turned into a pIavground
an Chicago the same work was begun in
Tyonnectlon with the Hull House work. |
~ Is desired to secure playgrounds
Tor, the children, where Teachers |
VIII De provided to guide the children i'm |
tneir games and amusements. which will |
take them out OF their homes and ont
ci o the streets where they suffer from
the heat and bad air and evil
influences, and give them a little bit of
natural right OF happiness.
~ 10 hitting that this should be the worx
%, the Christian churches, beinr verv
closelI connected with and ial TO
'ne teaching OF moral and religious life.
hev. William &. Stinson preached l., the
sennsyivanm Avenue Church last evoning
on 2 the "Economic Obstacles to Morality
living. VI rish'
The work was also outlined in mapv
otber pulpits in the city.
rev: =. ~: More, Rev. Francis A. Hor-
ON. Rev. +. T.. Tower aud Others pre.
'ented THO subject to their people. Much
interest has been aroused and il Is honed
much good will be accomplished
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-09
N. {. ALL ANCE.
Has Sympathy With the Strikers and
Indignation at Quinn's Expulsion.

5 Seventy-three delegates from trades ss
semblics In the New England STATES con.
vened In this city yesterday At the meet
ing OF the New England Alliance X. OF r.
resolutions were passed extending sym-
Psfhy to the Pullpsn employees, expressing
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-09
victory For the Government.
Ry fh< l~os<<y,<H r>

VICTORIA, B. o. July 9.--The results OF
sne election OF Legislature for the
oshsnce stha OF asieish Columbia is victory
Inc campaign was one Of unusual Bit
ternese, arising out Of the agitation for
seperefson OF the mainland and from the
lsiano from Vancouver upon which the
csPitai city, Victoria, Is situated.
Inc government opposed separation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-09

madagascar Is nominaliy under French
p otcction, only, however, 10 keep tho
English from yesting &C. A FnysL rcsI.
dent general, w':1 small mliitary ssoo,.t.
rc1i,.cs at N ,ei 'i.s,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-09
LATEST
NO ARBITRATION.
Railroads Inform Postoffice Depart.
ment They Will Not Arbitrate.


Washington, July 0.-Reports to the
Postoffice department state that the rail-
road officials have positively declined to
accede to the demands OF the strikers for
arbitration. Their action il based
on the assertion that there are no griey-
ances to arbitrate. This announcement
was made about / o'clock In the course of
an interview over n direct wire n.t,.ae,, y,
the Postoffice Department and Chicago'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-09
TO FORCE PULLMAN.
A Big Job That Awaits a SeIf.Ap.
pointed Arbitration Committee.
BB The AssOciated p,,,ss.


CHICAGO. July 9.-The committee OF
seven appointed by the labor leaders at
Uhilch's Hall called uponlMavor IonI 10
al 10 O'Clock today. They asked him 70
arrange Tor citizens COMMITTEES
drawn from influential business men
which should undertake to force Pullman
TO submit to arbitration.
Mayor Hopkins referred them to com.
mlttee appointed for this purpose nby the
Slty ,Vuncii week ago and arranged TO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-09
Light Fires.
Bn me Assnniafell D..

bh IJe Associated Press
CHICAGO, July 9.-six freight car. ar,
vurnSd snls moaning before daylight on
sne ih11ois central tracks at burnside.
Solersn, John Grady Ben Leen and Robar,
blair were found at the fire and were -.
rested on suspicion of being the fireh,as
| anef wers taken to Kensington police
s'a'ion ana dned $40 by Justice Ro6bins'
fardmen Out at Toledo.
Bg The Associated Press.
TOLEDO, Ohio, July 9.-The yardmen
on the Wheeling & Lake Erie. Toledo
Ann Arbor d North Michigan. and thn
CINCINNATI, jackson Il Mackinaw are ali
out They are standing idly around
sne yaros at Manhattan Junction. No
attempt has beeen made to move tro;ns
except that the Wheeling morning naas
senge4 left as usual. p"S
Everything Quiet.
By The Associated Press.
CHICAGO, July 9.-At IL 80 everytbinp
is quiet in Chicago and Hammond. Thars
Is rumor that bridge burning has hsan
begun on the Chicago, Burlington 70
quincy line. IL Is not vet ver;fiad
me commute appointed by the Trades
Union at Uhlich's Hall last night. is now
IN conference with the Mayor.
Little Done at Stock Yards.
BIZ The Associated Press.
CHICAGO, July 9-Little work was done |
Ia tne STOCK yards today. John b. Sber-
man announced that no attemnt wonid
pe made for few days to resume work.
Arm Armour Co. sent out 100.
w pounds of dressed beef
before daylight this morning to the citv
1t was shipped In wagons
guarded by yard employees. The Commits
SION men OF the yards have organized for
.ne oeiense oil property inside the yards
ano protection outside will be delegated
70 special police officers.
Unchanged at Cleveland.
BD The Associated Press.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 9.-The strike
ituation today is unchanged. PASSENGER
rains are generally arriving and depart
ng on time. IL was Announced after %
meeting OF the Big Four employees last
lignt all freight conductors on that road
would join the strike movement today
nut up to O'Clock they were still at work
FIFTY switchmen from New York reach
q the city today to take the strikers,
laces.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-09

The capitol at Washington has cost more
than $50, 00o, 600. II covers 81 acres. che
dome Is 3O7 feet high and 1875 in diameter
ana is exceeded In size orly by St Pet,r's
IN Rome, St. Pulls In London, the In~a-
udes In Paris end st. Isaac in st. Peers
burg.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-09
STRIKERS GOING BACK.


BY The Associated Pres.
CHICAGO, July 9.--In the east side ia.
cidedly larger forces of yard and switch
men are at work and the returns Of
strikers to work are increasing in num-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-09
TROUBLE AT SP0ONER.
Bn me 1xocinted p,.ss

nr-.--- -" V'F'1tf fTcSS.
MINNEAPoLIs, Mimi, July "a Hra.
T Ts9n, Wis, special to The Journal saws
Aains.n, i I serious trouble at Spooner and
miiit,a companies from here. Ear C,eiro
ana Menominee. The mob has cut the
t wires and no details from Spooner are OBJ %
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-09
Strike Quietest Since strike Be,an.
Bp The Asoeiated Press.

Bb Tic ASsocldtcd Press
CHICAGO, July 8. q p. m. THE posta,
authorities say there is less interference
with the mails today than on any other
day since the strike began.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-09

\ Diamond stud, supposed 10 h.v. h.., io.,t.
he city yard or in Dorrance street A bia reward
Gill be siyen 10 the hnder returns a A ,hs ~
station on south Main street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-09
ONE MAN SHOT.
HOT in House Of Correction at South
Boston Today.

BOSTON, July 9.-It is reported that n
riot occurred at the House of Correction
AT south Boston this afternoon, and that
one man was shot.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-09
Freight Business Resumed.
BU The Assoclated Proxs

CHICAGO, July 9.-fhe general superin-
tendent of the Illinois Central, posted
q notice on Sunday announcing that all
freight handlers who did not return to
work by 10 o'clock this morning would be
discharged. Enough returned to enable
TS ny roau TO resume its freight business.
resumed ih full.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-09
VISITED CAMP.

Governor Brown and several members
OF his stan rode 10 the State Military
camp from East Greenwich this after
noon. They Will remain in camp all the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-09
Replace Strikers With Negroes.
Bu The zssociaie.i pre-.

bU TIC ASsoFtdJtu PTfSs.
OHICAGo, July 9.-The Fort WAYNE and
Lake Shore officers are trying to replace
strikers with negroes. The appearance of
the blacks this morning called forth ieers.
but no violence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-09
SOVEREIGN MORE RATIONAL.

Bv The 1swcidtcd Press.
CHICAGO. july 9.-Grsnd Master Work
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-09

The Rev.. Patrick Henry Graves of
,,ou,ssna ~ y. ,, County, Va, 10 the guest OF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-09
Better News From Los Auoe,es.

Bu The Assooiatsd Press.
Los ANGELES, July 9.-The overland
with Pullmans attached manned bv q
nom union crew.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-09

Chicago Grain Notes.
QUOTED BY A. r. wEEoEs.
Car Lots Today--W A; corn. 10:
oats, q; hogs none.
Estimates Tomorrow-Corn, 4; oats, 1;
ho4s uncertain
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SAIEs.
10 Commercial National Bank. a
~ 40 do do 47s.
fEx div.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1894-09-13

ROAD CONFERENCE
Charlotte Has Put Up Il Great
PrORrAlN

CHARLOTTE. N. c.. sept. II : [Spc-
cial. THE North Carolina good roads
conference was called to order at 1890
p. m, by DR.. ]. ID. Brevard, mayor oi
Charlotte and president OF the North
Carolina road improvement association.
There were about 300 delegates present
representing a majority OF the counties
in the State.
DR.. Brevard delivered short address
of welcome. Jas. c. Stevenson of Viii
mington responded eloquently, as, too
did I. W. Patton, mavor OF Asheville.
At l p IN. the conference ad burned for
diuner, rcassembling at $50 p. m. to ad
journ until 8 p. IN. the delegates being
escorted around the city TO witness road
building by new process and the work.
ing OF the new machinery.
handsome CITY hall. Dr. X. J.. Brevard is
president and Prof. \. Holmes secre.
tary. The evening session will be dc,
voted to the reading OF papers and a
stereopticon exhibit by Prof. Holmes o.
views OF good and bad roads.
CHARLOTTE, N. C., Sept. l3.- Special
-Buncombe's road delegation, together
with the visiting delegates to the roat
congress, got an insight into practica
road building this morning, being taker
in carriages over macatlam roads now
under construction, and to the quarry
and convict camp, The last session o
the convention will be held this after
noon.
The Buucombe party leave tonight f.,
New Jersey. 1t will be joined in Wash
ington by Gen. Stone, head OF the bureau
of road improvement in the department
of agriculture.