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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-05
BALTIMORE & OHIO'S NEW Shops

The erecting Of repair shops of the B.
and q. ut Mount Claro in the city Of
Baltimore. which ara the oldest shops in
the United States. have been completely
modernized The locomotive erecting
shop has been rebuilt and Is supplied
with two 90 ton electric cranes which lift
the heaviest locomotives and move them
TO any point as though they weighed but
a ton. 4 he compressed air appliances are
Of the latest pattern and the cost OF
making the improvements will be- saved
In two years. as the new machinery ac-
CELEBRATES the work. mt q less expense than
In times gone by.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-05
Old Theory Exploded.

The old theory that the gold standard
made cheap wheat is not powerfully
pressed any more, for the recent habit
of wheat is To go up as silver goes
down, and it is pretty well established
in the American mind that our work
ingmen might prefer TO eat white bread,
which is q different fashion from that
in India and China, where the laborers
paid in silver eat rice and rats and wear
rags, thus testifying the henefactions
of cheap labor and cheap money.r
Pomeroy %. Leader.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-05
SPA IN, $ MINISTRY AND CUBA.

Here in the United States, of course.
any political move in Spain Is Of interest
,biefly because the Cuban situation may
be effected ono way or the other and
Cuba is an interesting topic with us.
A liberal ministery has displaced
conservative ministry at Madrid, but. as
the News has Defore pointed out, no
,hange OF party control in Spain argues
my hope OF consent To Independence Tor
Cuba. AT the same time the feeling of
the foreign press and the opinions ex-
pressed in Washington seem TO be in
agreement TO the effect that under the
Sagaster ministry the hideous Weyler will
oe removed and the conduct of the war
the field will be placed In the hands
>ver there is hope that serious and
sincere ventures will be made to the
Cuban leaders looking to q peaceful set
yement of the controversy without
paration.
We note that the name OF Marshal Cams
pos appears frequently in connection with
current proceedings at Madrid and il
is plain that that remarkable soldier
diplomat has lost none OF his influence in
the affairs Of his country. Campos
settled the Ten Years war in Cuba after
she murderous models OF present day
weylerism had utterly failed to make
any headwsy in crushing the patriots.
And 1t has all along been felt that Cam
pos might have once more compromised
.ho troubles between Cuba and the
Mother Country had he been left in the
command which he had at the outbreak
Jf the present war. or course this is
only speculation. Spain broke faith with
the Cubans In the matter of the terms
sbat brought the Ten Years war to an
end. Ihs Cubans naturally distrust her
pvertures while even Campos seems to
have hesitated to assume responsibility
for any of the reforms that have been
suggested from time to time.
The Cubans have faith I'M Gen. Campos.
But whether ut this day IL will be found
practicable for Spain to make any terms
with them. even though SO reponsible
mediator as Campos. except on the bases
Of absolute Independence Is question.
The prevailing opinion, as reflected In the
European press seems to be that Cuba
must ultimately be free and that ac-
cords with public opinion in the United
States which, from all the information
available to ii. has long since felt sure
that that must b, the outcome. that
Cuba was making her last struggle before
loining the big sisterhood OF American
Republics tbat have from time to time.
thrown off the yoke of Spanish misgov-
eminent
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-05
TROUBLE FEARED AT MINES.

Edwardsvillc. Ills. oct. 5.-Troops
were called FOR Co check what appeared
like an inevitable conflict at the coal
mines. Strikers organized and made
open threats 90 use force I'm preventing
n resumption OF work. When IL be-
came known that strikers were march
ms from neighboring points, the officials
called on tho state authorities Tor the
militia. The mines are strongly guarded.
but the shcriHs force is not adequate
g. cope with the .trikcrs IN case an at
tack is made. scvcral companies have
been ordered 20 he In readiness - move
ct moments notice. aud will probab blv
be ordered here today
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-05
why Prices Are Low.

'"Our workingmen, who, with hand
and brain, have been devising new la
Dor saving processes, have, year by
year. reduced the cost TO the consumer
without reducing the wages OF the pro-
ducer The duty of this republic is to
assist in the cheapening of products by
cheapening the processes of labor. -
Hon J. p. Jones, Sept. 10, 1890.
"The reason things sell lower than
formerly is because they are made
cheaper, and they are made cheaper be-
cause Of better, superior methods and
processes employed in their manufac-
ture. Hon. Fred L. White, June 10,
1892.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-05
CAUTION!

Many yunscrupulous dealers are selling
ordinary Glauber Salt. or a mixture of
Seidlitz Powder and Salt, under the name
of Effervescent Salt" "Sprudel Salt"
Artificial Sprudel Salt" or under other
similar names. upon the reputation Of
the genuine products Of the Carlsbad
Springs. The public is warned against
the purchase of any of these limitations.
The genuine Carlsbad Sprudel Salt is
produced from the Sprudel Spring at
Carlsbad. under the direct supervision
of the City Council. Each bottle bears
the seal of the City of Carlsbad and the
signature of "Eisner & Mendelson Co.,
sole agents for the United States" on
every bottle. None other is genuine.
Tie Common Council Of
The CITY Of CayIS6ad.
LUDWIG ScHAFFLER. Mayor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-05

Sentiment as TO tho use Of the great
space that will To made when the old
depot is remoeed seems 20 be orystallizipg
in the idea OF small strip of park in
stead of leaving the immense space wide
open like "a training ground or South
American plaza.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-05
CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
TAX OF 1897.

Whereas the Board of Assessors OF the city
OF Providence have assessed tax in accord
ance with Chapter 1S0 of the Ordinances, and
the City Treasurer has received a warrant TO
collect the same. notice is hereby given 20 ELL
persons assessed by said tax TO pay their
respective taxes at the office of the City
Treasurer on o. between the first and twenty
second days " October, a. ID. 1891 inclusive.
The city Treasurer will attend daily dur
ing said peritd Il Sundays and holidays ex-
coptedD, at his o lice from o o'clock a. IN. to D
o'clock u. M, except Saturdays. ON Satur'
days his office will close nj 3 O'Clock y. m.
Interest will be added at the rate OF eight
per centum per annu from October lst, 1877,
on all taxes and assessments not paid before
o'clock u. m. on FRIDAY, October ~, 1897
Said tax includes assessments made for the
layout and extension OF Lexington avenue,
furnishing curpstones, constructing sidewalks
and erecting n building contrary to law.
INQUIRIES BY MAI. AS TO TIE
AMOUNT OF TAX MILL BE PRQMPTMlY M
MITTED AT THE sENpER'S RISK By
CHECK OR MONEY ORDER, BUT CHECKS
SENT ~ MAIL MUST BE SENT ON
OR BEF ORE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER ~. 1891.
ID. l.. ID. GRANGER, City Treasurer.
sQ1tf
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-05
AWFUL CATAsTkOPHiG.
Floods In China Cause the Loss of From
$1,000 90 10000 Lives.

Tacoma, Wash, oct 5.-The steamer
Victoria brings news Of the mcst disas-
trous floods that have visited China for
many years. Sixty villages near Tung
Chou. containing over so. 900 inhabitants.
have been destroyed by floods and the
people drowned or forced to flee. There
is no means OF finding out how many
thousands have been drowned, but the
number i3 estimated by Chinese au-
thorities at $4,000 to 10000.
The flooded district is within IL miles
OF Pekin, the capital OF China. Sur
vivors from the villages nearest Pekin
have been allowed such shelter as they
can find i'm the city walls, but thousands
are without protection against tee rain,
which continues to fall.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-05

The Council OF the Chicago Federation
tion with anarchy by refusing To join
with tho an archst bodies who are ar
ranging for demonstration in commem-
Grafton of the Haymarket affair. The
indications are that trades unionism, a
noble institution. all recognizes the dan
ger that threatens its good name and sue
cessful work by reason of the fungus
growth from monarchiai Europe trans
planter in the soil of the Republic.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-05
THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
STEAM BOILER.
CITY Clerks Omce.

city Clerks ONCE,
City Hall, October 4, 1897.
Notice IL hereby given that the Board Of
Aldermen will be in session in their chamber
i'm the City Hall on THURSDAY, October
:, 1897. at 3 O'Clock y. m, when all persons
interested in the petition Of the William y.
Ios.in Company 10 locate Steam Boiler At
corner Dexter. DnbOll and Mawney streets
may appear ana b. heard thereon.
By order Of the Board o. Aldermen,
WILLIAM T.. CLARKE,
o5.lt City Clerk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-05

Such wasted space on Exchange Place
could contain many thousands more peo-
pie than any imaginable occasion would
.equire, and Ii is far better TO create a
small park than to throw away unnec-
essary and desirable space for streets.
The place is more spacious now than the
next ten generations will need.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-05
A GREAT SURPRISE IS IN STORE

for those who will 60 today and yet pack.
age of GRA1N-O. a. takes the place of coffee
at about the cost. ~ ~ a food drink.
full OF health, and can be given 20 the cnild.
rem as we'll a. the adult with great benefit. N
Is made of pure grains and looks and tastes
like the finest grades II Mocha or Java coffee.
IN satisfies every one. cup 81 Grain.O ts
better for the system than a tonic, because its
heneht il permanent. What coffee breaks
down. GrainO builds up. Ask your grocer
for Grain.O. i5c. and x5c.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-05
FUNNY FANClES

Don't You think we ought 10 reduce the
price of our wheels next year 7" asked the
submanager.
"Neyerl' said the manager. "The Whiz'
zle company will never lower the price Of
it's bicycles."
something will have to be done"
'I'ye got 1t. We will reduce tho price OF re-
pairs. indianapolis Journal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-05

The voters of Providence await some
action in municipal affairs by the MUM
Opal League with oil the acute interest
that the popular song tells us is felt by
the folk within sound and hearing Of
: Sister Mary James Top Note"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-05
THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
STEAM BOILER.

City Clerks Office,
City Hall. October 4, 1897.
Notice is hereby given that the Board OF
Aldermen will be in session IN tbclr chamber
in the City Hail. ON THURSDAY, October
T. 1897, ats O'Clock p. m, when all persons
Interested in the petition Of Eliza Il. Paine
to locate n Steam Boiler nj rear III franklin
street may appear and be heard thereon.
By order OF the Board Of Aldermen.
WILLIAM Il. CLARKE,
o5.lt City Clerk
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-05
Official
Advertising.

This newspaper publishes OFFICIAL
advertising Of the GOVERNMENT
OF THE UNITED STATES. Of the
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, OF
the CITY OF PROVIDENCE and
several TOWNS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-05

81 took great deal Of exercise yesterday"
remarked one Brooklyn papa 20 another.
did your"
YES, did. When reached home found
that the cyclometer on my babv carriage reg
istered a fractin over ten miles. "-Harper's 5
Bazaar.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-05

BEAR ~ MIND that every cup Of coffee
you drink leaves its mark Uso Ayers Hy.
gienic Cereal Coffee and iuild up your
'eaitb
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-05
MARRIED..

PATTERSON-PIERCE East Providence.
2sth ult., bytRov. ]. Cbesehrough, Fred
ericlx Irven Patterson and Mabel Augustus
Pierce, both of Seekonk, Mass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-05

First Shirt then collar buttons, then sus.
penders then trousers, and now-and now
my diamond framev" He crouched in the
hay window, and through mist Of binding
tears watched his wife wheel awsy.-Judge.
Don't you think" tho mother said
proudly that her playing shows a remark
able finish? -
yes" replied the young man absently /;
"brt she was a long time getting to it.-Har
lem Lite.
"John, IL you don't quit referring to me
as the old woman IN make you sorry for
it,"
What will you do. dear?"
I'm be new woman. indianapolis Jour
nal.
"His love letters are very persuasive, said
the fair girls confidante."
Yes" was the pensve reply. "rhey
would persuade any jury in Christendom. ="
Washington star.
No one knows what tune Nero was fddling
while Rome burned. There is no historical
basis for the superstition that IL was "A
Hot Timc in Old Town Tonight. "-K,nsas
City journal.
"This is a gentleman's furnishing store,
/ believer" she said to the spruce clerk.
''Yes, madame. What shall l have the
pleasure of showing your
samples"
Samples, certainly. Samples OF what
ploase?"
Samples OF the gentlem on you furnish. I"
New York World.
THAT man says there are carloads Of gold
at the Klondixe."
"Is he a practical minerF'
~ guess he must be. He says he's not go
ing to give up his position as watchman to
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-05

Ex-Alderman Darcy appears ID have
cotched mis- coon. Billy Baker has con-
sented.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-05

No debating society has ever yet dared TO
tackle the question; which Is the best make
OF bicycles 2" Otherwise 10 would be- In ses-
sion yet.-Somerville Journal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-05
C|TIzE Ms
SAVINGS BANK.
846 Westminster Street.
President John Austin
Vice President d. - James 3. Paine
DIRECTORS

william s. Hayward, Lester 8. Hin, Charlie.
Law Edwin Lowe. Arthur r.. Austin Chas H.
Irons Engelhsrt q. Ostby. Daniel Il. Williams.
Deposits s0tOlTl3 70
Net profits 2i0s1 81
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-05
SWAN POINT CEMETERY,
once. 30 North Main 81,

rr-fbus TO the Cemetery run. from corner =.
eonth Angel street ana wayiand syeuus
daily until further notce "a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-05
Educate Your Bowel. with ca.car.,..

Candy Csthartic, cure constipation forever
ioc, Csc IL G G. fail, druggists refund moneg.
The morning news., 1897-08-15

sells as on "the bargain counter" and
would not pay much for them.
At the close of the war with China ia
pan hastened to place these contracts with
American shipbuiders before looking else
where. They were convinced of the su-
periority of American steel and American
workmanship. They will have a displace-
ment of 4,759 tons and be S74 feet long Their
extreme beam will be 4 Sfeet 8 inches, and
their draught II feet inches. The hull
is divided into water-tight compartments
by transverse and longitudinal bulkheads.
They will be unarmed cruisers with pro-
tected decks. The main battery will con-
sist of two S-inch guns one mounted for
ward and one aft, and ten and 7-inch
guns.
They will have powerful secondary
battery and an outfit of five torpedo tubes.
In the construction of each cruiser $500
tons O fthe best American steel and 500 tons
Of other material will ne used. 1t is ex-
pected that they will makea speed Of q
knots an hour under forced draught
The cruiser building in San Francisco is
to be named the Chitose
Clarence s. Russell.
The morning news., 1897-08-15
THE MORNING NEWS: SUNDAY, AUGUST 15 1897.

concerning aluminium. There was an i'm
mense Increase Ia production and de-
eid$S failing off In value, the facts in the
case being that while the uses OF alumi-
mum are constantly extending, the price
IS correspondingly declining. In 1925 the
total production Of aluminium in the Uni
ted states was s51.tg9 pounds. In ls95 the
aggregate production was 10000 pounds.
The total value of the product of 1895
was 1854, 500. In 1886 it was $500 90. So that
with an increase of nearly 80 per cent in
product the increase in total value was
barely . per cent
Increases are SHOWN in products Of anti
mony, nickel, manganese and platinum.
The second Of these, nickel, is produced
TO only a small extent In the United
states, the Canadian mines furnishing the
principal supply. This countrys product
OF nickel in 1895 was l7.17) pounds. valued
at S. 454, against 1892 pounds produced
in 1888. The product of antimOny in
creased from 405 ions, worth $6s,000 in
1875, 10 61 tons, worth $3.50, in 1896.
There is a slight increase noticeable in
manganese, although the source remains
the same. The country's production in
1885 was 9547 tons worth $71,759. In 1895
the product was 1873 tons the value of
which was SS8Sl2 To the Pacific coast
belongs the credit Of the entire production
of platinum, 163 ounces, worth in the
crude. $944.
The morning news., 1897-08-15

and aluminium increased their product and
in value they reached the top notch, break.
ing the record
The total product of gold was s5S. .0SS. 900.
a gain Of 1915 over the previous year and
more than 25 per cent. over 1894 It is held
that the increase is due to the outputs Of
the mines located in Colorado South Da-
kota and Utah In this connection IL Is
interesting to note that the Alaska god
mines viii doubtless cause the product Of
1897 to DE far and away in advance OF the
product of 1896. although il must be rem M
bered that the klondike Is party British
soil.
The coming value Of the silver product OF
1896 was fiG09,2}G or a commercial value
of $3Sf7Ls59. This is an Increase OF ST.
0lN2i6 over 1895 and more than El2.OOp. 900
over the product OF lS9L The chances are
ihat the product OF silver this year VIII be
@ good deal less owing to the drop in the
price of that metal
Tile production OF copper ia 1896 aggre-
gated tj3.0f.l3 l39 pounds or az. 235 long tons.
so called the total value of which was
SS69S 261. comparison OF these figures
with the statistics of the production OF
copper shows that this aggregate is far In
excess Of any years product of which the
United states can boast II ts even groat-
cr than The gold product of any year prior
hv "a comparison of figures.
The value OF lead, according to the OF.
heia. ngurcs OF tho government. shows a
decline. although there is "a gain in the
total quantity mined. ln 1886 $1,000 short
tons of lead were produced. which were
worth NOl12UO ln 1895 tho product was
iio.0a0 tons. worth Sii.-gOQo
Zinc also shows decline M quantity
from s9.e,G to n. in9 short tons. fn contra.
distinction to lead. zinc shows "A gain n
che value of tho product from b.a4S.O9l
tn fGai9go in iSf ThDto Wctp al7G HHaks
/ eff quicksilver produced BOO lNd worth
| fiuia.llH. Whvh a comparison of figures
shows 10 bD a decline although not a 49,.
u.Neant One. ln 1852 fhD United States
HfolueUd tIu0o nnHks. or l1e10m pounds of
quicksilver lu hNl tnr production had
| flon to mwu nlskH. hul since fHnt Nma
| zoe product rainDd slowly until u iMs
lt Waa MlH naakH. thD total value ~
WHlea WAa th11flii
IAQ mQll BsuiAlant ngulea afe those
The morning news., 1897-08-15

ored kitten scampering all over the white
frleze and columns. Indeed, this tiny
room iseall white. even TO the heavy cur
tains, which look like glorided blankets.
and are attached 10 white poles by rings
formed of big white pearls.
The only touch OF color in the room is
secured by etchings autographed by the
donors, Alma-Tadema, Bonguereau, Ge-
rome Millais, Munkacsy, etc. Certain de-
tails of the apartment were suggested by
the infanta's palace at Saragossa. As we
left 1t we almost jostled the bust of a pope
by Amboise. We passed up a beautiful
staircase and into picture gallery in the
Greek style, hung and carpeted with pur-
pie, where each gem-like picture stood on
bronze stand, crowned by a reflection
which threw the electric light on to the
work. We walked through little Japan
csc room and into NJ Van Beers Indo-
Chinese bed room, of which the prevail
ing colors are bright green, orange and
gold. This room is more or less a repro
duction of one in the palace Of Ang-Kor-
wat; the bed is made OF four enormous
leaves of the palm species; on the ceiling
above is a colored bas-relief representing
prince and princess and their courtiers
I'm bark rowed by 30 oarsmen. Facing the
bed is a window, through which we per-
ceived an Indian panorama adroitly sim
ulating infinite distance. The room is light
with emeralds, and supported by Hindu
divnites. Beautiful; but what a grew
some room in which TO sleep and, still
more, IN which to wake up! For there are
many more Hindu gods scattered about
in 1t. and many mirrors cunningly ar
ranged TO reflect them.
We we're pleased to leave these grinnlng,
glarng deities and 10 pass into an octa-
gon room In the Moorish styles, lighted
from below through a glass floor. This
floor Is arranged TO represent the old leu
de fole-an obstacle game played with
dice and known In every age and country
10y some different name. Mr.. Van Beers
invited US 20 SIT on cushions on the floor
and play round, but we thirsted for
more marvels, and continued our invosti-
cations. The walls and ceilings were COM
posed OF copies OF fragments Of the AL
hambra at Granada, On bright red and
gold By this time more English and
Americans had come and Mr.. Van Beers
asked us TO come and drink tea. So We
adjourned 20 the dining-room, where the
surprises awaited us. To say that it is
lovely Is but mildly 90 express the feeling
OF admiration with which, Indeed. one ls
inspired in going over the whole Of this
wonderful house. Mr. Van Beers has
searched cnthedrnls, palaces, converts all
over the world. and has copied or adapted
whatever seemed TO him most beautiful
and desirable in them.
The dlning-room window in this way
happens 20 be- copy of tho rood loft OF
Limoges The three windows are of mauye
hoVcled glass. surrounded hy cah0chous OF
purple glass and go in nickel frames The
three supports are composed of tinted nude
women. with transparent wings studded
With eHrnctH. other supports are ln che
style 90 thn Flemish renaissance having
nH capitals womfn'a hands. noHhscui8rpl.
wrists surrounded nv hrlrelefa sei with
ilnr aud nrrfu stones From lhe center
oi the ceiling hangs "a blg btn 0f sold ana