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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-02
THESE l,-roRs ARE POOR.
Claim to BE the Despised Cousins Of the
New York Millionaires.

In apartments on the first floor Of the
double tenement house 222 Railroad
avenue, Jersey City, reside three genera
tions of the Astor family, cousins of the
millionaire Astors of New York.
They are Ludwig Astor, his son, Carl
Frederick Astor, and his grandson,
Louis Astor, 0 years old; William Wal
dorf Astor, years old, and Henry AS
tor, 9 months.
Attention has been brought to the
family by the published fact that few
days ago Hudson county jury award
ed young William Waldorf Astor s1O,-
COO in a suit brought by his father
against Grocer John Brede of Brede g.
Lutjen, 23S Newark avenue, who threw
a bag Of -four at him on Sept. 20 last,
permanently injuring him.
Carl Frederick Astor, father Of the
boy, is bookkeeper without position.
He has been in this country / 8 years.
He has sold frankfurters to keep a roof
over his little family and provide for
his old fathers wants. He had his stand
near the First National Bank building,
Jersey City.
He says that his great-grandfathe
was well OFF when the family of the
first Astor, who made fortune here
from furs, were poor. They were cousins,
and his grandfather, when boy, he
says, cared for the father of John Jacob
Astor for some time before the latter's
death. For this, he says he received
nothing.
Mr.. Astor says he has frequently
written 10 the Astors in New York ask
ing that they help him to a position,
but never received an answer. He has
also called upon the family, only to
meet with rebuffs.
Little William Waldorf Astor's mis-
fortune has made him almost an idiot.
He is slightly built little fellow, and
If any one touches his head he cries
with pain. His brothers are strong and
healthy, as was he before the accident
that made him what he is.
His grandfather is fine looking old
German, who grows animated as he
tells of the former glories of the Astor
family at Waldorf. New York Journal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-02
Print Cloth curt,,,,n.n, rrcc,.a.

Fall River, MasE.. Feb. 2.--It has been
officially annetsae4.i- -tift-t - through -tt1p
cooperation OF large number OF mills
In Rhode Island, the short-tlme move
mont VIII become operative in a few
days The agents visited Providence.
and secured the SIGNATURE Of the Knights
MIL having 100000 spindles. and small
or plants which have also Joined will
carry the number above the limit re-
quired TO insure the movement IL is
generally expected that notices VIII be
posted at once. Tho agreement binds
the mills TO 42-hour-a-weck schedule
for 10 weeks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-02
An Inspiration.

William j. Bryans book, "Thc Firs
Battle" just published. ends with the fol
owing poem Ivy Ella Wheeler Wilcox, en-
titled IAN Inspiration"
However the battle IL ended,
Though proudly the victor comes,
With 6uttoring flags and prancing nags
And echoing roll Of drums.
Still truth prOclains this motto
In letters of living light:
No question Is ever sottlod
Until 10 is settled right.
Though the heel ~ the strong oppressor
May grind the weak in tho dust
And the voices Of fame, with one acclaim,
May call him great and Just,
Let those who applaud take warning
And keep this motto In sight:
No question Is ever settled
Until IL Is settled right.
Lot those who have failed take courage.
Though the enemy seems 10 have won.
Though Its ranks are strong, il he be in
thn wrong.
The bnttlo Is not yet done,
For sure hs the morning follows
The darkest hour Of night
No question IL ever settled
Until 80 is settled right
q man, bowed with labor.
O woman, young, yet old.
heart oppressed In the toiler's breast
And crushed by the power of gold,
Keep on with your weary battle
Against triumphant might.
No question is ever settled
Until 10 10 settled right
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-02

Town Sergeant George l.. Drown, Rev. Par.
don NJ. Baker aud Arthur Kilroy left here
this morning Tor Taunton to appear i'm court
in connection with the case against George z.
Boyce.
List OF letters uncalled for at the postoffico
this morning: Annie Bilmore, Maud Blanch.
ard, Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Dana, Mrs.
James Farley, Mrs. Albert c. Luther. ". ID.
Preston, Mic ael Gentesse, Pito Potzapienslsi
and Anna PiekowslSi
Henry 5. Burr while walking on the ice
across Carr's bend Sunday, stepped into an
eel hole which was covered with snow. He
was submerged TO his arm pits, but was ex-
tricated by a companion.
The committee on the 10th anniversary eel.
ebration will meet in the district court room
tomorrow evening.
The steamer Bernice of the oyster dredging
fleet succeeded in breaking through the ice in
the harbor yesterday and getting onto the
oyster beds. One sliff load was secured. The
steamer Georse l.. Brightman, Captain James
Bowen, which met with an accident Monday
while bunting tho ice, which forced n hole
through her side necessitatiag Bleaching her.
was repaired yesterday aitern on by Gaptain
George II. CoTo and returned 10 her dock last
evening
There were nine large sleighing parties from
Providence and Fall River here last evening.
The Warren Artillery was drilled in bayonet
tactics last evening by Instructor G. W. Alb.
bott, Jr., U. ). a.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-02
General Gro.venor Tells . story.

General Grosvenor Is the author OF q
story about rural member from one of
the western states At the beginning of
this congress the Athens statistician was
sounding him as to what he could do best
on the various committees. IL was the
rLral members first term here. He said
he thought he would like TO be chairman
of the judiciary committee. He told GEN
eral Grosvenor that he had been president
of the Bar association In his state, and his
constituents thought he would be fitted for
the duties of that congressional position.
Washington Post.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-02
WHY THEY CONTEST.
The Government Really Offers a Premium
to Defeated Candidates.

One explanation OF the number of con
tests in the present congress, as made by o
member of the elections committee, is that
they were due I'm some instances to the
hard times. Representative Strobe OF Ne
braska had this explanation to make OF it,
The government, said he. really
offers premium To defeated candidate
To make contest. Ii is generally known
all over the country that congress allows n
contestant all his expenses for coming 20
Washington, provided they do not exceed
1900. This is IA good round sum foi
many a country lawyer who has come
within "A fcw hundred of being elected con.
gresham, and enough TO enable him &c
live quito comfortably i'm Washington FOL
some time. Times being hard, business is
dull, and the lawyer scizcs upon the idea
of contest with avidity. The trip 20
Washington gives him reputation at
home and enhances his opportunities 70
make money. These may be matters OF
consideration rather than any hope of get
ting the scat la congress to which tho con
testant lays claim Washington Post.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-02
INVADED BY SPIRITS.
Michigan Femiiy Disturbed Through the
Nagaries OF q Son.

Weird scenes asn being enacted in the
village Of Marceyius, Mich, where the
family Of William Belts processes TO be-
heve that the house it occupies is haunt
ed by spirits.
The claim is made that spirits visit
the place in response to the demand Of
a supernatural power welded by Irving
Bets, son aged is, who, it is alleged,
has developed the power Of materializing
them. The family is unable to sleep at
night by reason of the strange manifes-
tatlons, which take the form Of rappings
and moving Of furniture, and the house
is regarded with awe by the villagers
The parents Of young Belts are devout
church members. Chicago Times Her
aid.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-02
TcGet Out OF the Way

Eten trouble Is coming, is obviously
Pc part Of common sense. An obstfuc.
OF OF the bowels r. serious obstacle
p health. 20 get this out Of the way 4,
p easy m'iicr with the thorough Iix-
tive, Hostetier's stomach Biiter,, which,
ihough u affords lief. never gripes
nd convulsis lists arfs,ic purgative.
|ysfepia, malIii', kidney and rheuma-
G ain nsnis and nervousness Weld to this
en- al family medicine.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-02
A "Trozcn Meets" Decree.

The French government has by decree
prohibited tho sale Of an. frozen meats un-
less each piCco exhibited for sale bears "A
large tag, with the words Frozen Meat 3"
Ihls is done, according 20 Uuitcd states
consul Chancellor at Havrc. % protect the
public from the III consequences Of buying
this meat (suhioct, as IL Is, TO sudden de.
composition when thawcd out) as fresh.
nome Killed incat Great quantities of this
irp7eny meat arc now being brought 70
Hayre from Australia
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-02
FOR THE INAUGURAL.
MRS. McKinley's Gown viii BE Rather
Plain and Not DecoIIete.


Details Of the inauguration gown OF
Mrs. Mckinley have been finally decid.
ed. The material for the gown has been
selected. 1t is a brocade of silver and
white, the combination producing a sort
of gray color. 1t will be lined with pale
blue satin.
The gown is to be made rather plain.
The corsage will have fluffy fichu of
point d'alencon. Though the neck will
be made high with soft laces, yet it
will have the decollete effect. The
sleeves will be long and finished with a
full frill of lace.
The skirt, with its stately train, is to
have several panels of handsome bro
cade. The idea is to have the gown not
elaborate and at the same time rich in
effect.
This is one of eight gowns which
Mrs. Mckinley had fitted during her
stay in Chicago
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-02
CRANSTON.
Town Council Holds a Meeling-Ariington
Fire Company Meets.

Counciimen Austin, Field, Windsor. and
Andrews sat at the board in the regular
monthly meeting Of the town council YES.
terday. The following named citizens
were drawn as petit jurors: Robert War
burton, James H.. Earle, William X. Du-
temple, Will. am j. Flanders, J,-litus An.
drews, Dewey f. Adams, Frank W.
Angel, Fred J. Aldrich, Edwin ID. Ban
ming. Thomas b. Patton, Charl A..
u ayton, John Is. W. Greene, Charlts
batemsn, John -. King, Harley W. Hop
Kline, Walter T.. Palmer, Herbert Il. Dur
fee, Joseph NJ. Walker and Ira q. Whit
tier.
note was received from Commissioners
Smith of the Providence Public Water
Works, calling the attention OF the coun
Gil TO the unsafe condition Of several fire
hydrants Of Auhurl. Commissioner Cor
ley was requested to have the bydrsnts
put into proper condition. Upon the re-
communication OF the tax assessors the
taxes of Orrin l.. Brown were Iessqned
by sl9; those of Stephen q. Arnold bv
81 and those of Albert c. Eddy by $40 *.
ngmber OF others who hed applied for
an abatement Of taxes were given leave
to withdraw.
Town Treasurer Balm rendered a very
complete report OF the months expandi.
lures. MIR. Bain reports that, thui far.
S99,s5s OF the taxes have been collected.
The treasurer was requested TO stli st
public auction the personal eGects~~f the
late Moses But8ngton, who was found
dead in the woo5s near Fiskeville last
fall.
II was ordered that notice be given TO
those interested thst grade will be es
tablished on Lockuoo street in Paw
tuxet.
1he Pocassett fire company wss
granted leave to use Town HALL for an
entertainment.
The petition Of 7tuE1pn Reed OF the
Park Hotel near the entrances to Narrs.
Gansett Park, TO transfer his Hcsnse to
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-02

Geneva, ~ Y. Feb. 2.--Professor
Brooks. director of Smith observatory.
nnounces that the great sun spot az
anuary. after Its passage around the
un, has again come into view by rota.
Ion and can now be seen with the naked
ye through q smoked glass. The spot
Ill become more prominent I'm course
week as 1t nears the centre OF the
.pfc dlsa
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-02

Charleston is 20 follow the example of
New Orleans and establish school for
trained negro nurses, both men and wo-
men. In both cities IL il believed that
all the nurses trained at these schools
for some time 10 come will find employ
ment and that there will be a demand
for them in other places es--Atlanta Jour-
nal
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-02

a torpid liver means bai complexion. bad
tr' ath' indigestion and frequent headaches.
To avoid snch companions take Dcwltt's
Little Early kisers. The famous little pills
Joseph :. Johnston's Pharmacy. s8 West
minister street; Metzger's Pharmacy. 30
North Main street; Alfrci- Pharmacy. N
Eddy street Joseph Driver, Rivcrsiao Pbar.
macy, ~ Manton avenue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-02

Congressman Dolli,cr Of Iowa. ms every
one by this tiac knows, Is the author of
the now famous phrase. "advnnco agent ~
prosperity. nsapplled to Major Mckinley.
impatient men arc fond of writing letters
TO Mr.. Dollivcr. asking him when the show
Is TO come along. They have seen the adj
vance agent, but the main attraction seems
10 ~ lost ly the way. Washington Cor.
Chicago Times Herald
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-02
LARGELY ATTENDED.
Funeral Of Mrs. Mccarthy at I'M
maculate Conception Church.


The funeral OF Mrs. Mary Mccarthy,
mother OF Alderman Dennis F.McUarthy
which was solemnized from the Churcf
oil the immaculate Conception this morn
ing was very largely attended. The cele
brant OF the solemn high mass of requiem
wss Rev. Father Fitzgerald, rector of the
parish, the deacon was Rev. DR.. McGes
snd the sub-deacon Rev. Father Ward.
The funeral cortage was long one and
many gathered at the church to pay a
last tribute of respect to an esteemed old
resident of this section Of the city.
Many friends also attended the funeral
cere monies from Hartford. Willimantic
and other places.
here were many beautiful floral
tokens. The pail bearers were Henry j..
Mccarthy, Robert Il. Mccarthy j. +. j..
Mccarthy and Il. J. Mccarthy the four
grandsons OF the deceased.
A COUPLE oB ACCIDENTS.
A horse attached to a sleigh owned and
drived by James Felkstein Of 39i North
Main street ran away .on Mill street last
evening. The driver was thrown out and
slightly injured AMI the horse WAS
stopped by a citizen. One Of the shafts
of the wagon was broken.
A horse owned by Michael j. Degnar
fell on Randall street at 6:35 O'clock last
night. Mr.. Dsgnan was thrown out
but was not hurt. The horse was con-
iieribly injured by the fall ana Officer
Henne'sey helped to straighten out mat
ttrs.
NORTH END NOTES.
An Admiral street car which got of
the tracks mads some folks think that
rails had been laid on Hawes street.
The No!tb End Stars defeated the Lit
tie Rho1ys at polo st night by score
of Is TO 6. The manager OF the victors,
:. Riley of Powder Mil street thinks he
can make it interesting for any polo
players in the city.
The Amethyst Social Club will hold a
soeial In What Cheer Hall this evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-02
WARREN.
The Town Council Holds a Long
Business Session.
Oyster Steamer Succeeds In Reaching the
Bcds-Other Notes.

The last regular session for the fiscal year
OF the Town Council and Court OF Probate was
held yesterday afternoon. In Town Council
all unpaid bills against tho town for the past
year with one exception, were audited and
ordered paid. resolution was received from
the Hon. B. M. Bosworth, chairman CT the
subcommittee ON the celebration of the lJ0th
anniversary OF the Incorporation OF the town,
requesting the Council 10 petition the General
Assembly for ans enabling act 20 allow the
town 70 appropriate sum not 10 exceed $500
70 pay the expense for the same. The resolu-
tion was unanimously adopted.
Francis Ma los petitioned for license TO
keep yictualing house ON Water street, and
Stanley Griee wanted license for his eating
house on Miller street. Both petitions were
referred 10 the president OF the Council, Jo-
seph y. M0rtin, with power.
by ADVERT ement, all parties interested in
the layout and extension of Water street and
the appointment OF commissioners of estimate
and assessment were requested 70 be present
at this meeting. There We're less than "a dozen
persons present, including three representa-
tives OF the New York, New Raven a. Hart.
ford Railroad Company, which company owns
frontage on the proposed layout OF about 600
feet. Mr.. George w. Hobbs attorney for the
company, addressed the Council. rociting in
vivid language the company's protest against
the proposed action of the Council and the
damage and alleged Inconvenience IL would
make IN taking away any part of the com
pauy's gravel bed, and the Inconvenience
they would be put to should they at any time
desire to build wharf coal pockets. etc.
Several AUDITORS present expressed themselves
as pleased with the plan. The matter of an.
pointing commi sioners was postponed for fur |
ther consideration.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-02
BRISTOL.
Regular Monthly Meeting of the
Town Council.
Town Appropriations Have Been Overrun
Despite D.nials.

At the regular monthly meeting OF tn.
Nown Council held yesterday, Councilman
Barbour was eleted chairman pro TEN. II was
voted that A. f. Sparks be appointed agen,
nd manager of the town ball for the ensuing
wear; that the surveyor Of highways be in
structed 10 see that necessary precautions
are taken with the boilers of the stone crusher
and Of the steam road roller and that the
steam rcll h. properly horsed: AMI thar the
rotition Of 10 Me- NV for permit to move
certain trees ia front of his premises be refer
ed TO the surveyor
The petitioi of Frederick Beclxhausser 10
Keep lunch cart on the street was referred
10 the chief of police, with power to a,t.
Attorney Thomas II. Crowley appeared be-
'ore The Council relative TO the claim of Ar.
dhur - arks, minor, ana stated that the report
Tthat he was not employed in the case was not
true, as Mrs. Jared Sparks did employ him
and authorz him TO present the case to the
Council The Council had no reason to doubt
Mr. Crowl'y's statement AID believed il to be
true, not~iihstandin it was pubished in one
Of the Providence daily pape's otherwise.
The reports Of the Rogers Free Library.
town II, surveyors of highways and com.
missioner Of the asylum accounts were receiv-
ed and placed on flle.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-02

The regular monthly meeting of the Court
|cf Probate was held yesterday, Judge II. W.
Church presiding, and considerable business
was dispos "a Of
A measured mile has been fitted up on the
new road leading TO Warren, giving all owners
Pf fast nags chan TO test the speed OF their
|lOrscs.
"A statement wns made some time ago by
The News that the appropriations OF last year
pad long ago been exhausted. A daily paper
|ienied the statement, but tho facts have come
p light, as no billswerc paid yesterday at the
|non'hly meeting OF tho Cour GILL and the po-
ce department had to accept part OF their
bay NJ. Silvia was awarded 10y Mossrs. 81.
mons and Usher 30 for damages and he has
OF TO wait until the annual town meeting he.
orc the money can be Obtained. From all
hit can be seen, tho Council has overrun the
|0propriltions a number Of thousands Of dol.
ars, with about Eve weeks of he financial
ear yet TO come.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-02

John j. Mahonsy died yesterday morn
ing at his late residence on Vine street.
About year ago he became III With the
grip, and never fully recovered and later
consumption developed ana for several
weeks previous to his ceath he was a
great sufferer. He had been resident OF
the town for 30 years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-16

A Pleasant, simple. but Safe and Ehectual
Cure for IL.

Catarrh Of the stomach has long beeh
considered the next thing TO incurable.
The usual symptoms are a fun or Dloallhs
sensation after eating, accompanied soHe-
times with sour or watery risings, d form
alton Of gases. causing pressure on the
heart and lungs and difficult breathing
headaches, tickle appetite. nervousness
and a general played-Out languid feeuhs'
There is often a foul taste IN the NOUN.
coated tongu and If the interior OF the
stomach could be seen II would sho" :"
Shiny. iniamed condition.
The cure for this common and obstinate
trouble is found in the treatment winch
causes the food TO be eadily thoroughly
digested before IT has time TO ferlheht
and irritate the delicate mucous surfaces
Of the stomach. To secure a prompt anu
healthy digestion is the one necessary
thing to do and when normal digestion Is
secured the catarrhal condition VIII AVE
disappeared.
According 10 DR.. Harlanson the safest
and hest treatment is 10 use after cach
meal a tablet. composed Of Diastase
Aseptic Pepsin. a little Nux, Golden Seal
and fruit acids. These tablets can now be
found at all drug stores under the name OF
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets and not being
a patent medicine can be used with per-
feet safety and assurance that healthy
appetite and thorough digestion vii folio"
their regular use after meals.
Mr.. y. j. Booher. of 21O Dearborn street
Chicago. H., writes: Catarrh Is a local
condition resulting from a neglected coIu
in the head, whereby the lining membrane
Of the nose becomes infamed ana the
poisonous discharge therefrom passing
backward into the throat reaches the
stomach, thus producing catarrh or inc
stomach. Medical authorities prescribed
for me for three years for catarrh OF the
stomach without cure, but to-day ] am
the happiest of men after using only one
box of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. can
not find appropriate words 10 express my
good feeling. l have found flesh, appetite
and sound rest after their use.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Is the safest
preparation as well as the simplest ana
most convenient remedy for any form or
INDIGESTION, catarrh OF stomach, bilious
ness. sour stomach, heartburn and bloat-
ing after meals.
Send for little book mailed free on stom-
ach troubles. by addressing Stuart Co.
Marshall. Mich. The tablets can be round
at all drug stores.