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The morning times., 1897-02-17
THE POSTAL RECEIPTS.
The Large Offices Showed a Net
Decrease of S1O4,443.

Postma ster General Wilson yesterday gave
out statement showing the gross postal
receipts OF the thirty largest postoffices
for the month of January, 1897, as com
pared with that OF the same period of 1896.
The total receipts for January, 1897 were
So $3.50 GIL, and for January, 1896 S2;-
944 ,354, Il net decrease OF S104,f43. The
eight largest offices, including New York,
Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston, st. Louis,
San Francisco, Cincinnati, and BROOKLYN
show decreases in receipts
Only nine of the thirty offices show in
creases. They are Baltimore, Cleveland,
Detroit, Washington, Milwaukee, Minnea-
polls Providence, Albany, audNewark. The
receipts of the Postoffice Department is
considered to be good Indication of the
prosperity OF the times; and this statement
shows general depression of business; IN
fact, the decreases for January of this year
have been the greatest for some years.
The morning times., 1897-02-17
SP RING.
0P P[[N|NGG

of Paris, London and American
Novelties in Infants and Little
Children's Outfttings, Women's
Paris Lingerie, Women's Silk Pet
ticoats, Parasols and Carriage
Shades. An aggregation of exclu-
sive novelties, rare confections that
can be found here only. We think
this display excels that of any pre-
vious season. The materials are
daintier and prettier, and the styles
are as odd, quaint and unique as
any ever produced.
Opening Continued Today.
The morning times., 1897-02-17
A Railroad Enterprise.

New York, Feb. 16.-The Southwest
Texas Railroad Company has organized
at Austin, Tex, with S550.000 capital.
The road will ne built from Benham to
Eagle Pass, via Corpus Christi and Browns
Vile, within eighteen months and plans
to build in all about $50 miles
The morning times., 1897-02-17
Charged With Wife Murder

Bracebridge, Ont, Feb. 16.-The trial
of William James Hammond on the charge
of having murdered his wife, Katie t.
Hammond, at Gravenhurst, Ont, on the
evening Of March 3, i S96, was opened
here this morning, the courtroom being
crowded to it's utmost capacity. Ham
mond was pale but cheerful looking.
The morning times., 1897-02-17
The BattIeShip Texas at Galveston

Galveston Tex, Feb. 16.-The battle
ship Texas, Commander Gla SIS, arrived off
here this morning and anchored outside
the bar. A tug with the reception COM
mittee wEo have in charge the manage
ment of the ceremonies of presenting the
silver service to the Texas has gone out
to receive her.
The morning times., 1897-02-17
Accepted a.Cau From London.

st. Louis. Feb 16.-Rev. W. A. Foster,
pastor OF the First Christian Church, or
this city, has accepted call from the
West London Tabernacle, of London, Eng
land He will SAL March q.
The morning times., 1897-02-17
Mrs. Booth-Tucker Better

New York. Feb. 16.-Mrs. Booth Tucker,
OF the Salvation Army, who is suffering
from a nervous collapse, at her home in
FOrdham, is said today to be slightly
better Mrs Booth Tucker was compelled
to give up her duties three days ago, and
siuce has been confined to her bed. No
serious consequences are feared.
The morning times., 1897-02-17

If Mr.. Wolcott expects the Kaiser 70 do
anything TO oblige the American people
in the way Of reconciliation he is des-
tined to disappointment. william wants
the Danish Antilles more than he de-
sires to please us.
The morning times., 1897-02-17

After all it appears that Greece has been
and it Is not anticipated that Greek yOlun-
tecrs for Crete will he debarrcd from enter
ing the island
The morning times., 1897-02-17

Observation OF the neat and cheerful man
ner in which elections can be carried in
the United States in the interests Of
the best elements Of society" apparently
has encouraged a movement in Spain TO
try Republican government.
The morning times., 1897-02-17

Whoever controls the volume of money
of any country" said James A. Garfield,
once on a time. lis absolute master of its
industry and commerce"
The morning times., 1897-02-17

The examination Of the Rt, Hon Cech
Rhodes, in connection with his share in
the jameson raid, develops d convenience
of memory quite American.
The morning times., 1897-02-17

The battleShip Texas is going to Calves
ton; and if the battleship Texas should
get lost, straycd or stolen, there are the
advertising columns of The Times.
The morning times., 1897-02-17

Gen Wcyler has issued decree to
force the currency of Spanish paper money
on par with silver. He rs almost as mucn
a banker : he is a solder.
The morning times., 1897-02-17

making one of the excellent speeches for
which he is noted, when Gov. Long, who
sat near the head OF the table, turned
toward the toastmaSteT, and in a sonorous
whisper inquired WAS l as tedious as
he is?''
The morning times., 1897-02-17

MI Powell Clayton INDUCES in blame
worthy superfluity Of speech when he
observes that he Will accept the Mexican
mission if it should be offered.
The morning times., 1897-02-17

The British government mind is fertile
in expcdients Yesterday a divine Of that
nation opened the senate with prayer
for arbitration.
The morning times., 1897-02-17

In the House on Tuesday Mr. Coffin
essa yrd TO act in that capacity for small
Presidential veto but it was the bill shat
was coffined instead.
The morning times., 1897-02-17

1t is said that exceptions only prove the
rule. The hanging of one millionaire in
Missouri should not unduly depress the
wealthy in other States.
The morning times., 1897-02-17
Picture
Department

Has been removed to fourth floor,
and to introduce the new location
we offer today Travellers sam
pies of one of the largest manu-
facturers in this country, which
we have just purchased at
price that enables US to sell them
at
Less than cost of manufacture.
The goods are of first quality,
in perfect condition, and are, as
all, travellers samples are, the
pick of the stock.
Pastel Game Pictures, CT 20
in white and gold and fancy pi'o/
oak frames; excellent subjects. EACH =.
Regular prices, 81 and S..
The morning times., 1897-02-17

The gulf between Spea ker Reed and his
coIIea que, Representative Boutelle, is wider
today than ever before, And what i s going
to be the outcome? Members are now specu-
!ating on what committee assignment the
irascible Boutelle Will get in the Fifty-fifth
Congress. At present he is the chairman of
the Naval Committee, the mostc0mfortable
of committee berths, but there is a doubt
in the minds of most men as to whether
he will connect with the same place again
Its said that there is not even a speak
ing acquaintance now between Reed and
Boutele, and that is taken as an indication
that the latter will not again occupy big
place in the House so long as Reed is the
boss of the game.
The morning times., 1897-02-17

The grip. from which the Prcsident-eIect
is suffering. has tendency TO relax that
OF the offcescekers.
The morning times., 1897-02-17
Capitol News and Gossip

Up to few months ago the chuinihiest
men in the Senate OF the United states
were Redfield Proctor OF Vermont ana
Fred. 7. Dubois OF Idaho. The former
has passed three score years me latter
was only forty years old when he entered
the foremost legislative body OF the Woriu.
No two men who ever served In Congress
were closer friends than Proctor ami bu-
bos save, perhaps, Senator Butler or
ante-bellum days, father OF ex-senator
NJ c. Butler, and Senator Simon Cameron
But about Proctor and Dubois today!
They are never seen together, and why?
Here is the story as told to The Times
last night by Republican Senator who
is still devoted to Dubois, notwithstanding
the fact that the brilliant and apt young
Idahoan, obey wing the mandates OF all
parties in his State, repudiated the st.
Louis nominees because OF the insertion
of a gold plank in the party platform.
'T was never so amazed IN my life,' said
the Senator, when l heard that Proctor
mad been engaged by Mark Hanna to go
into Utah and seek the influence Of the
Mormon Church to defeat Senator Dubois
for reelection While al may be fair in
war and love, and perhaps politics, was
Proctor enter into a conspiracy TO prevent
the election OF the man who was locked
upon by his Senatorial colleagues as his
closest and most intimate friend MIR
Proctor succeeded in doing what no other
man has done in recent years Interested
the Mormon leaders in the game OF poll
tics He labored with the high dlgnl-
taries of the churchf0r weeks TO convince
them that the election OF any One-DeEn0-
Crat. ropulist, or what-not, was preferable
to Dubois, because the latter was the
strongest and ablest silver leader in the
Senate. and therefore would be menace
| to Mckinley and his gold administration.
Other arguments We're made, such as
| putting a big duty on sugar SO as To pro
tect the beet sugar industry Of Utah, and
! still others, but, then. | wont mention
the others.
1t is related of Proctor that while in
| terviewing one of the Mormon apostles
the latter said: If the church throws its
| influence against Dubois it might result
| in the election of Populst.
That's all right, said Senator Proc
| tor. anybody is preferable to Dubois. We
must defeat Dubois.
Wen, I'll not prolong my story about
| broken Friendship continued the Sena-
| tor. but l confess that Senator Proctor )
course toward Dubois is inexplicable to
me"
In explanation Of the influence Of the
| Mormon church in Idaho politics it need
| only be said that there are at least 4O,-
| 900 MurmOns residing in Idaho and that
| at least nine OF the seventy members
of the legislature are followers of the
| teachings of the late Brigham Young
The morning times., 1897-02-17

Has any gold Democrat been elected to
the United States senate since Novem-
ber s?
The morning times., 1897-02-17
1900 Muslin Sheets.

made OF the best heavy cloth,
torn tnot cut from the piece
ii md hemmed and laundered
ready for use For single beds
or cots. Size l 1-2x2 ID wards.
The morning times., 1897-02-17

This will prove to be another case of
reforming the tariff by its friends" The
international conference is as much as
international myth as the internal tional
agreement. Whatever legislation is adopt
ed by the Congress on this subject will
he of the yellowest possible variety. 1t
will, however, he far from easy for the
Republicans to agree upon any legislation
whatever This has become plainly ap-
parent at the recent hearings before the
House Ranking and Currency Committee,
where the silver men daily tied bowknots
in the several propositions offered by the
interchangeable and would-be infailible
Walker OF Massachusetts.
The morning times., 1897-02-17

John D. Long, who may be the new
Secretary of the Navy, is great practical
Joker, and is always bubbling over with
good spirits when in health A Repre-
sentative who remembered him well while
a member of the Fiftieth Congress, said
that at one time he was ut large public
dinner here Gov. Long was on the list
of speakers, and immediately following
him came the wellrer embered Richard
Gunthcr, OF Wisconsin. Gunther was
The morning times., 1897-02-17

Mr.. Foraker has not yet made up the
mind OF the governor of Ohio.
The morning times., 1897-02-17

Representative Berry, of Kentucky, re-
Gently met William Jennings Bryan in
Texas.
Sorry you are not to be inaugurated in
stead of Mckinley said Mr.. Berry.
Looks like it's me anyway" said Mr..
Bryan, 'the banks are failing, and that,
you know, was what the opposition papers
and orators said would happen if l was
successful
The morning times., 1897-02-17

Mr.. Foraker seems to be willing to have
Mr. Hanna make it stilettos or broad-axes
as he chooses
The morning times., 1897-02-17

Also /, 500 Muslin Sheets,
double bed size (2 Ike 1-2J,
extra quality muslin, ready for
use.
Zd floor.
The morning times., 1897-02-17

Mr. F. p B Sands will he remembered
as leader of the fight for the new gas
company in two sessions Of the Congress.
The morning times., 1897-02-17

The Idaho and Utah papers are still COM
menting on the outcome OF the Senatorial
fight n Idaho. Some Of these journals have
even gone so far as TO call upon Mr. Heit
felt. Senator Dubois successor, TO resign
on the ground first, that he voted FOR him
self in order to secure his election, and,
second, because he would be out OF place
as a United States Senator.
The morning times., 1897-02-17

At the time Gov. Long retired from
Congress Patrick Collins went out with
him and the Bay State delegation was
shorn OF its brightest ornaments. They
were both conspicuous i'll Massac chusetts
and in the country, and each was highly
regarded in the House. The same reasons
impelled both gentlemen to retire from
Congress at the same time. The made
quacy of the compensation of Congressman
was the main reason. Long and Collins
believed they could do much better in the
active practice OF the legal profession.
And each was correct. Collins came
back to public life earlier than Long and
gathered in the consul -generalShip o
London, altogether the most luscious plum
in President Clevel and's ba asket. He
should have saved a snug sum in the four
years that he has been in receipt OF the
$4,000 which the office is believed 10
net its incumbent each and every year.
The most interesting development of yes
terday's debates at the Capitol was the
fact that while Senator Cha ndler, the
author of the bill for an International none
tary conference was arguing at one end
of the Capitol, against a single gold
standard. Republican opponents were
sharply attacking the proposition in the
other wing. There was practically 10
opposition when the bill for the conference
was pending in the Senate, but quite
lively attacks have been made on it in
the House. They have all been from Re
publican sources, too. The Democrats
and silver men have no confidence in the
value or efficacy Of the proposed confer
ence, even if it ever meets. But they are
giving the Republicans every opportunity
to pass the measure and showthe emptiness
OF the assertion, frequently made in
the late campaign, that the Republican
| party was, after all, the only true friend
| of silver.
The morning times., 1897-02-17

have to make the first advances; but 1t
will pay for him to make them.
The morning times., 1897-02-17
Inauguration
Supplies.

Housekeeping Departments are
splendidly equipped for furnish
ing in any quantity desired Lin
ems, Sheets, Pillow Cases, Com
forts, Blankets, etc, goods of
genuine merit, at conspicuously
low prices.
The morning times., 1897-02-17
The Weather Today.

The forecaster at
the Weather Bureau
promises that the fair
weather which pre-
vailed yesterday will
continue today in
washington, Mary
land ami Virginia. It
will also he warmer.
Winds shifting TO
southerly will prevail
during this period.
The morning times., 1897-02-17
Today.
500 Feather Pillows,

guaranteed OdOrleSS. covered
with "A c. A" ticking. Size
22x2S inches. Z
The morning times., 1897-02-17
Another 100 dozen

Cotton Huck Towels,
size 1SX36 inches, coIOred bor-
derS.
The morning times., 1897-02-17
$l.69

Genuine Water ColorS, Ct OK
landscape and marine views YAs ~
neat and pretty frames EACH.
Regular price, S2.98.
The morning times., 1897-02-17

Artists Proof Etchings, e
size 2OxSO. IN five-inch FIOren- "
une white and gold frames
choice subjects.
Regular PAIGE, 81,
The morning times., 1897-02-17

est. Cecilia" In colors, 20
also "MagdaIene" and Ma
donna-gilt frames and mats
Regular price, 81.
Corridor, 4th floor
The morning times., 1897-02-17

EACH.
The morning times., 1897-02-17
Delft Pictures,

Delft Pictures, c1Oe
all hand work; very dainty and pls/S
pretty effects in blue pastel,
with frames to match
Regular price, S.. so.
The morning times., 1897-02-17

"a floor.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-26
WIDESPREAD CONFIDENCE.
BRADSTREET'S ON THE CONDITION
OF TRADE THE PAST WEEK.
Everything Points to Revival Of Business
This rall-FaiIures and Bank CIearlngs.

New York, June 26.-Bradstreet's says:
actual state of trade throughout the
country during the past month, In an
apparent endeavor to make the pros
pective Improvement in business appear
to be its present condition, demands an
examination as to the facts. and Brad
streets presents condensed results OF
interviews with representative manu-
facturers and merchants at more than
80 important commercial and industrial
centers east OF the Rocky Mountains.
The demand, except In a few lines, Is
less pronounced than 1t was two months
ago.
There Is no material increase in the
volume Of goods distributed compared
with a year ago and prices for many
staples are lower. But there has been
an Improvement as compared with the
situation prior to the presidential elec-
ton Of 1896, and as contrasted with Last
January Many of the larger mer-
chants and manufacturers characterize
the business record for the first half OF
1897 as q disappointment in contrast with
expectations in December, 1896. On the
other hand confidence Is widespread In
q revival OF demand this fall. OF the
three great manufacturing industries,
iron and steel. cottons and woolens. the
Arst shows relatively the most improve
ment and woolens next, although tarin
delays have taken the edge or demand
In that line and permitted importers to
stock up with nearly two years supplies.
Bank clearings throughout the United
States this week amount to $979. .000, ,0o0
a decrease Of per cent from last week,
hut q gain Of per cent compared with
the third week Of June 1896.
The movement of prices Of staples
gives no evidence Of Increased firmness
this week. Indian corn Is lower, az
are pork. coffee and petroleum. Man
ufacturers prices OF mems shoes are
weaker and quotations for iron ore have
been cut, which weakens the nominally
unchanged price for Bessemer pig iron.
Quotations for wheat. flour, sugar, cot
ton, print cloths, steel billets, hides, coal
end lumber are unchanged, while those
for wool. wheat. oats and lard are higher
There are 215 business failures reported
throughout the United States this week
compared with 226 last week, 21S in the
week a year ago. 215 two years ago and
as centrasted with 1S9 In the third week
of June 1894.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-26
SENATE'S RAPID PROGRESS
UPPER BRANCH WOUND UP SILK.
WOOL AND TOBACCO.
The Consideration Of the Silk Schedule Led Ia
Strong Contest-BiII Nearing Passage.

washington. June 26-The senate yes
terday completed the wool schedule.
the silk and the tobacco schedule OF the
tariff bill. and with this accomplished
the tariff leaders had the satisfaction OF
knowing that all the schedules OF the
bill and the free list had been gone over
once. There now remains only to go
through the blu a second time. passing
on the items passed over.
These are very numerous and i'm
portant. including hides. gloves. coal.
tea and beer. After that the internal
revenue features will be all that remain.
Progress was rapid yesterday. al
though every paragraph relating to car
pets was stubbornly contested. The
consideration OF the silk schedule led
to a strong contest against the proposed
duties on silk fabrics. Senators Teller
and Mantle joining with the Democrats
In opposition. The paragraph was
passed by the slender majority Of 2.
The tobacco schedule went through with
little friction after the committee had
advanced the duty slightly on wrapper
and leaf tobacco.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-26
Mystic Besutifying Complexion Pills

Render the skin soft, smooth, transparent
and rosy. They cure Pimples, Boils, Black
heads, Roughness, Relness and unsightly
eruptions which so disdgurc the face. They
bleach out Bile Stains. Liver Spots, Blotches
and Cloudiness OF the skin. They transform
n rough, scaly, sallow complexion into one
OF beauty and attractiveness. They are
harmless as milk. Sold by w. l.. Wood,
druggist, 2s5 Main St.. .Pawtuckct.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-26

The pupils OF the sixth grade of the
Churcn Hill School were given reception
yesterday at the closing session of the
term by the teacher, Miss Agnes O'Brien.
Ice cream and cake was served and the
children's happy faces bespoke the Joy
they felt. During the morning Miss
O'Brien was presented with handsome
card receiver by the pupils.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-26
:-SEASON 1897:
new CROP
Fornlosa and Japan
EAS
NOW FOR SALE.
LYONS DELANY CO.
1Oc for a Want Ad.
THE Centre Of the Shopping District"
Radikin, Cooney \ McNulty
rR1r1rx s@uARm.
BARGAIN DAY TOMORROW |.
in the city. You Cant afford to iA,l
to visit us tomorrow.
The most pronounced good values ever seen
in the city. You cant afford to fail
to visit us tomorrow.

Boys and Girls 25c White
Underwear, short sleeves, 15c.
Ladies Ribbed Vest, high
neck, short sleeves, 1Oc.
SHOE DEPAR rMENT.
This department is loaded
down with bargains in Ladies
Oxford Ties, all kinds, and at
prices from 69c to So.
Ladies dongola kid Oxfords
in tan and black, all sizes,were
81 pair, now 69c.
Ladies patent leather, cloth
tops, worth So; ladies' dongola
cloth tops, worth So; ladies'
chocolate, cloth tops, worth
So; on sale Saturday at $1.39
pair.
Misses dongola boots in
lace, were 1925; misses choc-
olate boots in button, we're
$l.25; price Saturday 69c
pair.
We have two cases of dark
tan lace shoes, were sold at
$1.75 pair, to close at 9Sc.
Boys tan shoes-we have
them at SIC, 9Sc, $1.25 and
$3.50 pair,
Ladies' bicycle shoes, high
cut, price were 81 pair. now
CSC.
MEMS SHIRTS.
We have 10 dozen madras
shirts without collars, all neat
patterns, worth 75c each, to
sell at Acc.
10 dozen fancy percale shirts
with one pair cuffs, laundered,
were s ] each, price now 49c.
Mems soft shirts, fine satine,
hair stripes, very neat, worth
75c each Saturday price 5Oc.
10 dozen Mems Suspenders
to sell at 25c pair.
Boys waists and blouses-
we have four styles, worth CSC
and Soc each, to sell at 25c
leach.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-26

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most Won
derful medical discovery OF the age, pleas
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently
and positively on Kidneys, liver and bowels,
cleansing the entire system, dispel colds,
cure headache, fever, habitual constipation
and biliousness. Please buy and try box
Of &. g. G. to-day; 10, %, 80 cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-26

William Smith of this city, comic
vocalist and lay impersonator, was
rendered farewell reception by his many
friends in Providence today. He will leave
on pleasure trip to England July 3, and
will be absent three months.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-26

The remains Of John Kelley, who died
at Togus, Me-, arrived in this city this
morning at o'clock and were taken to
the rooms of Undertaken Manning, where
they were prepared for burial. They were
then conveyed to his late home on Meadow
street, from which place the funeral will
be held.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-26

Bishop HarkinsIIwill administerD con-
irmation at the Sacred Heart Church on
Sunday, July Is, the date set for the lay
ing of the cornerstone of the new convent.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-26

This morning at st. Joseph's church a
high mass was celebrated by Rev. H. F.
Kinnerney for the repose Of the soul Mrs.
Annie M. McCaughey.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-26

The committee on promotions met yes
terday afternoon for the purpose of con-
sidering applications to the High School,
but did not finish business or compile q
list. They will meet again this evening
at 7:3O.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-26

The Mayor7and City Council of this city
have been invited to attend the opening of
the Seaside Theatre at Crescent Park next
Monday evening.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-26

Ambrose H. Choquet, we'll known
printer of this city will leave for New York
this evening where he will enter the en-
ploy of a large printing establishment.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-26

A meeting of the committee on Water
Works was held last evening to consider
bids for supplying the city with 500 tons
of bituminous coal for the coming year.
The committee could not agree, so the con-
tract was not awarded.