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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-15
WASHABLE
DRESS GOODS.

The grand cut-price sale of these
goods for the past week has en-
tirely closed out some lots, and
materially reduced i'll bulk the re-
mainder. Still few of the best
lines remain and new ones have
been added to them, so that there S
yet great opportunities for all de-
string summer dress goods in
washable fabrics, at prices that
enable dollar to do duty for two,
or three even.
Forty-inch Irish Lawns, sold until very
recently at l21gc., 60 pieces, TO be closed
out at only DC. yard.
Genuine English Dimities, our own di-
rect importation, sold by every body regu-
larry at 25c., l0O-piece lot, TO be closed
out at once at only l2lsc yard.
Duck suitings, yellow grounds with
small figures, few white grounds with
colored designs, with n full line in stock;
these goods sold at l214c,, the balance will
be closed out at half price, &c yard.
Nainsook Dimities-2s inches wide, light
grounds embellished with the very latest
art pruning, designs cOpleu from the
newest French patterns-all this beauty
yours at, per yard, only 6l4c.
Crofton Lawns-2S inches wide, in both
light and dark effects, large collection Of
patterns in different ground colors--qual-
ity very fine, price, per yard, only 7lzc.
Aberfoyle Linen and Silk Tissues, plaids
and stripes, nothing could be prettier for
shirt waists and summer suits, these we
guarantee 10 be the genuine article, thor
oughly secured and shrunk, regular price
everywhere 25c., our sale price, per yard,
only l2I9c.
Tinsel organdies. imported cloths, deco
rated with gold and silver metallic print
ing, in beautiful and elaborate designs,
guaranteed not TO rarnish would be con.
sidered bargain at 25c., Boston Store
sale price, per yard only l214c.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-15
SUMMER
HORSE CLOTHING.

1t is only the middle of July
the summer is only fairly
under way-yet we make a
grand cut in prices, so that you
may have and enjoy them dur
ing the season of their use.
You'll find them at our. Blanket
department on the street floor.
Burlap Horse Sheets, full sire, with sur
cingle attached. price only 45c. each.
Linen Horse Sheets, fancy plaids, usual
price-worth IL, too-one dollar and
twenty-five cents, cut price SIC. each.
Brown Duck Sheets. large size and extra
stroag made. with two surcingles-special
price is y0c. each.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-15
HERrSDORF
SUMMER HOSE.

This exceedingly humid
weather is very trying-one's feet
feel it, too, and if not properly
clad, we know it at once. Black
eosiery is Acknowledgment black
is quite indispensable to comfort
end health. The Boston Store
sells the right kind to answer all
requirements-its prices, too,
appeal to your economical sense,
as in this offer:
Ladies' Black Lisle Thread Hose Richie
lieu rib high splicsd heels and double
toes, Hermsdorf dye, all sizes, So to 10
regular at 37l@c, as leader for three
days at 23c. pair.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-15
ASSUMING A SERIOUS PHASE.

Pomeroy, o, July 15-Ihe coal strike
Is assuming a serious phase in this dis
trict While several of the operators have
agreed To- paw the advance asked the
miners generally have concluded to and
their bretbren1 in other places by remain
ing out until the strike Is adjusted 1t
close down inside of q week unless some
adjustment IL made. sThe Peaoock the
largest here is closed today. Mines in the
West Virginia side are In operation at an
advance. A general meeting Will be held
Saturday when u is expected that the shut
down in the district will be completed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-15
/ SUMMER
UNDERWEAR.

We don't desire to tell you any
long stories-it is too hot. This
very weather, however, is the one
great reason for mentioning to-day
these Z" hot spell " goods. Dc
you want any at such prices as we
now offer them at
Ladies' Silk Vests, ribbed, low neck
the regular fifty-cent kind, now only SOC.
each.
Mems Balbrigean Shirts and Drawers
Shirts have pearl buttons, French necks--
Drawers have patent back straps-They 're
worth fifty cents, and our price is only
2oc. each.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-15
A SPANIARD'S TALK.
Tells How Cuba and The Philippines
Can BE Pacifcd.

Madrid. July l5-Yesterday the Federal
party held their annual fotos in honor of
the M niyorsary OF the taking OF the Bastilo.
Senor Margol, the leader Of the party,
addrts ;od larca meeting and In the
course Of his speech expressed the opinion
that n steady revolution was now I'm prog
Iess In favor of autonomy. Ho said u
the federalists wished TO sea Cuba paci-
fed and the Philippines returned TO con-
dition OF law and order they must assert
their strength an declare for indepond-
once.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-15
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A LINEN
OPPORTUNITY.

Here is an opportunity that no
housekeeper, hotel or boarding
house keeper should let pass.
During this week we offer the fol
lowing ends of lots " at prices
that will delight all who take the
time to look them over, and that
will clear them out quickly. BE
early on the scene-the lots are
all small and will go fast.
25 dozen ii. s. Huck Towels, all linen,
sizes 2lx3i-never have been sold for less
than l5c. each-io close the lot, lOc. each.
H. S. Huck Towels, strictly all linen,
larger size than nhoyo-regular retaii
price 25c. each--closing price only l7c.
each.
Fringed Damaslk Towels, white and col.
ored borders, very large size-cannot be
matched for less than zoe. oach--only a
small lot at this special price, l21sc. each.
30 dozen Napkins, job lot of various
qualities, none worth les' than Sl.OO psr
dozen-some much higher-you get "a bar
gain at the extraordinary low price, 75c.
Der dozen.
Fringed Table Cloths, 2lkx2, al, linen,
white and colored borders-sold every.
where for $l.25 each-only IA few at s5c.
each.
Fringed Damasx Tray Cloths, large size,
white and colored borders, only l21sc.
each.
Hemstitched Damask Tray Cloths, size
2x3O-cannot be bought elsewhere for
less than 81 &C. each-l0 dozen, all one de-
sign. at only 25c. each.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-15
DEATH WAS INSTANT.
A Twelve-Year-0ld Boy Stabbed
With an Ice Pick.

Charlotte n. c., July ID After brief
quarrel. John +. Austin stabbed and
killed his twelve-year-old companion. Geo
Cation last night. The weapon was On
Ice pick. Young Cation expired slmoss
instantly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-15
FOUR MEN INJURED.
Serious Results Follow the Falling
of a Derrick.

Boston, July Is BY the falling Of q
derrick today. at Roxbury, where new
channel for Stony Brook is being built
four workingmen were injured, one. 10
is thought having been fatally hurt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-15
AFTER CONTRIBUTIONS.
Indiana Miners are Working Hard
For Striking Brethren.

Indianapolis. Ind, July 15.-The miners
In every county OF the district of Indians
are forming committees to be sent out to
ask for relief for the strikers. Representa-
tives of the miners are here TO ask the
people to contribute. The strikers hope to
he able TO obtain some assistance through
the miners national organization, but the
amount obtainable from that source will
not be sufficient to keep starvation away,
hair rafr ,tot
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-15
SWISS
CURTAIN ENDS.

A Swiss manufacturers sample
line of Curtain Ends, one and a
half to two and a half yards long.
In the lot are sample ends of some
of the finest curtains made in
Switzerland, i'll Swiss Brussels
and Irish Point. They are we'll
adapted for bureau and dressing
table covers, for glass and sash
curtains.
They are TO be sold at one-half less than
cost OF manufacture.
They will be found at the
Bargain Table, on the street floor,
to the right of the main entrance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-15
Where TO Borrow Money.

Tho Peoples Loan a Trust Co. 90 No.
Main street provides easy conditions for poo.
pie who desire money for emergencies Its
low rates and practical methods should "
consulted Sec adv. on third page
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-15
A STRIKE In WEST VIRGINIA.

Parkersburg. W. Va. July 15.-Two
syndicate at Flemington are on strike
This Is the first strike under the general
order occurring in Central West Virginia
1t Is expected that the miners in Gates
mine east OF Pennington, will join the
Goedet strikers today
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-15

Edward r. Curtis and Charles L. Dorr Of
this city have boen granted pensions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-15
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iCAIIENDER Nc AUSLAN g. TROUP COMPANY
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NO LONG TALE TO TELL.

From the present time until fairly settled down for
the winters trade building shall be in less
Carpenters Masons Painters tradesmen OF all kinds
will be working right midst ebowng clerks to sid
crowdng goods half big enough to hold them
During shall endeavor stocks
smallest possible point by offering the Providence purchasing
public unhead Of heretofore chances whereby the value
of dollar in purchasing power will be
FULLY THREE FOR ONE.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-15
roo LATE EOR CLAssITICA TIoM.

WANTED-An experienced GIRL for general
homework. Apply nj ~ Tater avcaue. iyl5.t
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1897-07-17
Free SIlrer HasunS.

The free silver headers and the free
silver o-gznizzfions u G-estar New
York are preparing 20 welcome the
Bran DisSs11s-T wagons Ehsz laes
arrive from The West
These wagons are u S14-s froz KAz-
sas and Nebraska early this Doafh. and
their destination i tn enemy
country They are expected 10
srrKe II New YORK j1st about the time
John C. sheehan viii be rallying the
Tammany Hall tigers and Thomas c.
Plat viii b engaged in bout with the
Citizens Union.
II Is doubtful II Mr.. Sheehan will ride
a. the head Of company of Wigwam
troopers to meet the wagons when they
approach this gold bug city.
Ii is understood that former Sheriff
James o. Brien and former Senator
Francis NJ. Bixby and free silver
squadron of cavalry. mounted on
cream eolored steeds. are TO meet the
wagons between Newark and Gutten-
berg.
The idea Of Bryan missionary wagons
and their trip from the free silver West
to the gold bug East was the suggestion
of Walter Vrooman, the author of the
book entitled THE New Democracy. -
Each wagon will be accompanied BY
two orators and they will crate at every
cross road village. every town and
every city between the starting point
and Wall street
And each wagon is to have one of the
immense Mckinley advance agent of
prosperity posters used in the 1896
campaign. This poster is to be Haunted
at every mass meeting. Then there
will be telescopes handy and people are
to be asked to look through the tele-
scopes for the purpose of discovering
the promised good times.
Money is now being raised in Kansas
and Nebraska to defray the expenses of
the Bryan missionary wagons. -
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1897-07-17
To Make Wealth Pay Its Share.

From the New York World.
Mr.. Stokes, of South Carolina. has
introduced a resolution proposing Il
constitutional amendment in these
words
Article XVI.-The power of congress
to levy and collect direct taxes shall not
be restricted exclusively to the method
of apportionment among the several
states, according TO their respective
numbers. but congress shall have full
power to lay and collect tax upon in
comes without regard to the source or
sources whence the income is derived.
In laying such tax upon incomes regard
may be had to certain classes or grades
of incomes, fixed by law according to
amount, but the tax upon incomes of
the same class or grade shall be uniform
throughout the United States.
This is an amendment which reflects
the sentiment of the country. 1t is an
amendment intended to cure that defect
in the constitution which was revealed
or created by the supreme court s
decision as to the income tax.
1t is meant to meet situation that is
intolerable
II is meant to subject wealth to tax
alton equally with poverty.
Congress is at this moment imposing
high taxes upon sugar and hides and
other articles OF daily universal use
simply because it is forbidden by this
Interpretation of the constitution 10 levy
just and reasonable taxes upon exces-
sive incomes.
1t is laying heavy burdens upon CON
sumption because it is forbidden 10 tax
accumulation.
II is imposing enormous tribute upon
poverty because ii cannot tax wealth.
This. in brief. is the situation. The
country cannot be expected long TO
endure it. We do not know whether
this congress will submit Mr.. Stoke
amendment TO the states or not. but
sooner or later-aDd sooner rather than
later-there will be congress which
will
In one way or another the people viii
find means to compel wealth to bear its
proper share Of the burdens Of govern
ment.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1897-07-17
Modified Rapture.
from the New York World.

From the New York World
Half loaf is better than no
bread, was the comment both of the
people and of the sugar barons as they
read in The World that Speaker Reed
will compel the senate to abandon the
schedule dictated by the Sugar Trust
and return to the more moderate bounty
of the Dingley schedule.
But there was no irritation in the
comments of the spectators both in
Wall street and in Washington. A new
sugar schedule means new opportunity
for speculation. The whole sugar
question is unsettled again. and senators
and congressman can bull and bear the
market just as they did when the
Dingley schedule was first proposed,
and again when the Aldrich schedule
was announced, and again when the
Allison substitute schedule was put
forward.
All this scandal and dishonesty would
have been avoided if the Republican
leaders had got together in advance and
agreed upon a schedule But that
leaves out Of account the most
important factors in the making Of
sugar schedules-the necessity that
certain senator's shall get chance to
collect big fees from the Sugar Trust
and that certain other senator's and
certain representatives shall have the
chance to piece ont their salaries with
the proceeds Of little Wall street
gambling with marked cards and loaded
dice
So, taking it all around. the country
hears the news If the cutting Of the
Sugar Trust bounty with what Mr..
Gilbert called modified rapture. 90
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1897-07-17

paint g viev Tank TIE Republicans.
, their vo.ss today. have eug grave
fo- themselves
The Ill passed To-Day said
Senator White. q California. will
wreck the Republican party. viii cause
commercial wars with many nations,
and viii tx the people % an extent
never before dreamed Of. Il viii enable
domestic manufacturers 70 combine 70
PIT Up prices. il viii stimulate trusts.
and i gives 70 the sugar trust an
e1t-svsgznt protection. l believe that
sugar xill increase 4 cent and a quarter
a pound in price % the consumer. =
Senator Mills says that the next house
Of representatives viii be surely Demo-
cratic. Senator Gray says that the bill
i one Of denominations, and Senator
Yes1 szYs that there will surely be a
deficiency of from SIS. 900. 90 TO SEQ.
GO 01a during the present fiscal year.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1897-07-17

plain people & tie United States u
thesz eues.iols-or compel Lin %
resign
Having founded the Chicago
University. organized is faculty and
arranged rs curriculum . IS . make
i. teach the s4nc-ity q Trusts and tie
szcredness Of wealth 10 matter how
obtained. Rockefeller now proposes 70
throw the shadow e the Standard 0ll
corruption fund over every great inSfI-
tuition OF farming where honest and
able men teach the scienee q political
economy Is theF find Il II they can
not find political economy Of the
Standard Gil brand. they uust set ozt-
L they vii not gs- CIT the institutions
employing them are 70 be bzibed with
uzgui1csz. donations 70 PIT them CT
With a clear understanding q TIE
parpos7 and poxe- C the Tr1sf
Plutocracy the people should knew hav
% meet the issue The Standard OIL
company and Rockefeller make 10 COZ
eealment q either their intentions q
methods. They propose 70 pay colleges
and universities millions C dollars a.
means Of educating the country up 70
the monopoly view Of government.
Wherever this bribery Of college boards
sueeeeds the people should meet Il with
q boycott Of the institution. One appli-
cation Of such remedy would stop The
corruption Of or seats q learning.
But L il could not i would be better
for men 10 grow up in ignorance than %
acquire false and pernieious training.
destructive alike Of their intelligence.
their honesty AM their manhood.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1897-07-17
Democrats Vigorously CritIcise.

From the Washington Post
The Democrats were very emphatic
in their criticisms of the measure.
The bill, said Senator Jones, of
Arkansas, is the highest tariff bill
which has ever been enacted. The
average al valorem duties in it are far
in excess Of any that have ever been
placed upon the statute books Of the
country Mr.. Morrill, ; defense for
war tariff duties, that they were
justified by the exigencies of the times.
seems ridiculous in the light Of what his
party has done in passing the present
bill. As the bill WAS reported by the
finance committee it was an improve
ment over the house bill, with the ex-
ception of the sugar schedule, which
was much worse than the house
schedule The senate has surrendered
already on most Of the proposed reduc-
lions from the house rates and expect
The remainder viii be given up in con
ference / believe the senate conferees
viii yield 70 the house in the sugar
schedule look upon the report that
the house must yield 70 the senate sugar
Il the bin Is % bee enacted into
law rs mele blum. From political
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1897-07-17
Could Not Agree,

From the Little Rock Gazette
The members of the cigarette trust
have temporarily escaped punishment
for their violation of the New York
anti trust law. The case has occupied
two weeks and has attracted widespread
attention. 1t was developed at the
trial that the cigarette monopolists used
every means at their command to pre-
vent jobbers and dealers from handling
any brands of cigarettes other than
those they manufactured In several
cases, where the jobber refused to
comply with the orders of the trust, his
business was greatly injured by the
refusal of the monopoly to sell him any
more goods Although there was a
clear case against the cigarette
monopolists the jury failed to agree and
was discharged. The jury stood ten to
two for conviction. The two jurors
VINO voted for acquittal both came from
the grade of society not generally
affected by trusts. One is millionaire
iron character who acknowledged that
he is personally acquainted with the
treasurer of the American Tobacco
company. The other belongs to a
wealthy New York family While the
disagreement is not a conviction it is
considered victory for the people, as
1t shows the aversion of the public to
trusts. The case will be tried again in
September.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1897-07-17
Too Old a Hand.

7 H1-n Ii 2 as4zlEse1 DAILY Tines
Senator Jones. Of Arkansas. the
manager 0: tie tariff bill On the part Of
TIE Democrats. i too cid hand al the
game C politics 10 b caught BY any
political play. 50 he took every pains
Tuesday afternoon 70 see that there
should be no deviation on the part Of
the Republicans from tie action directed
70 be taken, - he was informed by the
Republican eaucus, On the subject of
the proposed bounty on bset sugar.
When Mr.. Allison told him that the
Republicans had decided not 10 support
the amendment. Mr.. Jones said that
immediately upon the conclusion Of Mr..
Allen remarks q his amendment he
should expect some one representing
tbs Republican members Of the finance
committee Z make motion 10 table
the Rusndneat- He very frankly told
M Allison that the vote could not be
taken q the amendment direct
Meanwhile be prepared his forces.
Several Democrats were ready to speak
had any other policy been pursued and
had the Republicans tried 10 take the
vote on the amendment direct debate
would have begun the end Of which no
one could have foreseen The only fair
way for the Republicans to carry out
what was purported to be their caucus
agreement was as Mr.. Jones indicated.
4 direct vote on the amendment might
have carried it despite the caucus
action. and this was the contingency
Mr. Jones did not propose to confront.
The motion TO table was made by Mr..
Allison himself. and the vote cast was
the most one sided since the debate
began.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1897-07-17
PnEapEsr aoxpEns Of the Americ,

president GosPERs Of the American
Federation Of labor when asked about
the miners strike. said: THE mine
workers are striking for living wages.
No industry has a right TO exist which
rannoi pay living wages, for such an
industry would be blot ON civilization
and menace to our institutions 1t il
absurd TO argue that between the coal
mine price and the "a to IS a ton the
consumers have to pay for coal there is
not profit enough to pay the miners liv-
ing expenses. There must be a read.
justment. Coal is necessity of our
modern industrial civilization 1t must
pay its producers enough to live on. -
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1897-07-17

u addition 10 being tariff for
robbery. the senate bill is tariff for
saffy. In no item is this taxation for
bnncombe more apparent than in the
duty Of 20 per cent. on agricultural
supplements. Notoriously American
implements of this class "hold the
market not only at home but abroad. -
as Senator White said. but they are
sold cheaper to foreigners than to our
own farmers. The only thing not
''profected In the new tariff will be
the consumer.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1897-07-17
What Will Congress Do.
From the New York World.

From the New York World.
Secretary Sherman says of the Anti
Trust law which bears his name:
The present national trust law is
not strong enough. | framed it my
self, and the senate committee on
Judiciary made changes in it which
materially weakened its effect. favor
making unlawful in the most direct
manner all combinations in restraint of
trade. They put all industries in the
control Of few men. The people have
right to open competition in all
industries and trades. Restraint of
trusts can be made effective when we
can get the proper kind of law. The
supreme court has upheld the present
trust law, but has pointed out its
defects. | think that those defects can
and will be remedied.
So far congress is doing nothing to
justify Mr.. Sherman s faith, Every
amendment proposed to strengthen the
Anti Trust law or to prevent tariff
fostered monopolies from taking unfair
advantage of their control of the
American market has been rejected by
the senate or pigeon holed in the com
mittees. In the discussion in the
senate Mr.. Hoar gave voice to a feeble
hope that something will done. but said
the matter must be dealt with by the
statesl''
The anti trust issue promises to play
a more important part in the next
presidential election than it did in the
last one.