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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-21

who deal with jobbers, this firm deals
direct with the trade, particularly the
large department stores.
Mr.. Loeb stated that business had
been good with him for some time and
that they had been obliged 10 WORK
two and three nights each week to get
out the goods TO fill their orders. Al
though he had nothing 10 complain OF,
still he considered that there was GER
tainly a revival of business coming and
he expected TO get "a share Of il.
The goods manufactured by these
firms come under the head OF medium
priced goods. and Mr.. Loeb gave il as
his opinion that these are the kind
OF goods that will have the largest sale
for several months. With the return of
better times and more money the first
thing the mechanic will do is 10 pay
his bills. and if he buys jewelry il will
be medium priced.
Later on when the bills are all set
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-21

try for a livelihood, and IL is not stat
ing IL too strongly to assert that an
other 10000 of the citizens are indirectly
dependent thereupon.
At the present time there are more
than 200 concerns in Providence en-
gagged i'm the manufacture of jewelry.
and they produce annually upwards of
s.. 900. 900 worth OF this commodity.
The employees for the most part have
been brought up in the business and i'm
many instances the trade has descended
from father to child for several genera
tions and the secrets of manufacture
have been transmitted from one to the
other. Both boys and girls have en-
tered this field of labor and to-day are
employed by the hundred in the various
establishments.
The industry ia one that has called
TO it's aid the skilled and intelligent ar
tizan and the result OF his work is very
apparent I'm the beautiful designs and
works of art in metal that the manu-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-21

some little idea may be derived OF the
immense variety OF the manufactured
articles.
AS stated before. the business is di-
vded up and several manufacturers are
known by the goods they make. For
instance. there are the solid gold men,
the plate men, the brass men, and these
are again divided and the various man
ufacturers devote their entire attention
TO some speciality.
There are some men who make moth
ing but chains, others collar and cuff
buttons only. and others still who make
nothing but shell goods. One Provi-
dence firm has a speciality and practi-
caly has the field to Itself in the manu-
facture OF mourning Jewelry.
With an idea Of ascertaining the state
OF trade at the present time and the
prospect for the coming months. in this
most important industry a representa-
tive has had interviews with several
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-21

Pawtucket is also the home Of the
well known firm of George II. Fuller
q Son. manufacturers of jewelers. job
bing materials. This also is an extern
sive plant, occupying a building by it.
self and employing a large number of
hands.
AS both these firms deal with jewelry
manufacturers. the revival OF business
FOR the latter will mean a great deal
TO them and they are anticipating a
large business in the fall
The manufacturing jewelers. of Paw
tucket. of which there are but three
ID. +. Briggs a. Company, Lawton &
Company and Daniel +. Reed, feel that
revival of business i'm their line is at
hand and they are making preparations
10 get their share of the trade when it
arrives.
The business as a whole i'm these sew
eral lines in PaWtucket has been rather
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-21
GOLD PENS AND PENCILS.

Another speciality that has a represen-
tation i'm Providence T. the manufacture
OF gold pens and pencils. This firm is
f T. Pierce q Company and their
goods are known throughout the world.
This is the largest factory OF this kind
In the East
Still another specially previously
spoken of is the manufacture of mourn
ing jewery by D. +. Adams. Although
this class of goods has what would be
called limited sale. IL Is made in
great variety and the many styles are
of handsome design.
The same may be said OF the tortoise
shell iewelry as manufactured by the
Providence Shell Works This has but
a comparatively limited sale at present
a. compared with former years. but
the staple goods. such as dressing
combs. side combs, lorgnettes, etc. are
in good demand
Naturally with the Improvement i'm
the jewelrv business. many other lines
that are intimately connected herewith
will receive their proDOrtiOnate bene-
III.
The refners are looking forward 10 a
good business the lapdary will get his
share. the many eugraVers and Chasers
who run outside shops VIII feel the Ell
fect of the new order OF things and the
machinery will be enabled to dispose Of
their products.
Nor is this all The effect Of a re-
vlval Of the iewelry business In the city
OF Providence means a great deal 90
merchants in every line The jewelers.
as a class make good money when they
work and tley also spend IL: and the re-
Vlval OF the iewelry business Will mean
an enlarged business and increased
profits 20 the merchants OF the city.
PAWTTCKET 4 SUPPLY CENTRE
Pawtucket ls not very largely repre-
sented i'm the manufacture Of jewelry,
although I, Is the home OF two Of the
largest supply houses and part manu-
facturers in this section Of the coun-
try
The Standard Seamless Wire Com
pany Is located in PaWtucket and goods
or their line OF manufacture are known
throughout this country as well as I'm
foreign countries To- which ihey make
large exports.
Their establishment is an extensive
one. and during the few years they
have been in business they have built
up not only a good repute ton. but
good trade for their goods as well.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-21
EMBLEM JEWELRY.

Another specially is the manufacture
OF emblem iewelry and this has been
taken up with great success by several
large firms and the goods made include
rings. watch charms. pins and buttons
Among the most successful Providence
manufacturers Of this class of goods are
Irons & Russell. c. c. Darling e. Com
pany and Il. l.. Logee q Company
The largest handlers Of diamonds and
manufacturers of diamond jewelry are
Duty Wilcox. Potter & Burlington, II. l..
Moorehead and Hancock, Becker &
Company. and a most exquisite line Of
goods are furnished by these firms.
Ear drops are not so fashionable now
as in years gone by. but there are still
a few firms who manufacture them,
Among them are b. A. Ballou & Com
pany, Cory * Reynolds, G. II. Cooke q
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-21
A GLORIOUS PROSPECT.


s. O. Bigney, who is president of the
jewelers. Tariff committee. the organi-
zation that made such a fight for the
increase of duty and above all the class
ihcation, which was obtained. said,
there is a glorious prospect ahead. AL
ready there is an increase in business,
particularly i'm the mail order line, that
is the kind Of trade that comes unsolic-
tied We send large quantities of goods
To the West and the people out there
seem encouraged. There is more conf
dence there. Farmers and others are
happy. and as you know, jewelry being
considered a luxury. there are more in
"A position TO indulge their fancies.
our product here is entirely chain
and we are now running with a full
force Of hands"
Speaking of the tariff. Mr.. Bigney
said: II and the other members OF the
committee fought hard for the classif-
cation, and we got IL. That is something
We never had before. Personally / pre-
ferred the highest possible duty on jew
elry and parts thereof. but the increase
20 60 per cent Is good because | think
we shall even be favored with more
later on. Before this classification the
foreign makers could get rope chain
into this country cheaper than we could
make H. Now we are enabled To make
"A better article than we could import"
Mr.. Bigney further said ne will soon
call a meeting OF the tariff committee
for the purpose OF having a card draft
ed COPIES of which will he placed i'm
every port I'm the United states. The
reason for this is to enable the collec-
tors To gee plainly what articles can
come into this country under the 30 and
g. per cent rate. and what should pay
the go per cent II have no doubt. 4"
said Mr. BiRney. that some importers
will bc willing to confuse the examiners.
These cards will make their duty a Ill
tle easier for them and benefit u.s.
GOOD FEELING IN THE TRADE.
T.. W. Weaver OF r. w. Weaver a. Co.
s secretary OF the tariff committee. The
product OF his firm rs almost entirely
FOR domestic sales He says: While
there has not been any great boom, as
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-21
OUTLOOK In ATTLEB0R0.
The Jewelry Manufacturers Regard 1t as
Very Promising.

Throughout the Attleboros there is a
feeling of happiness such as the manu-
facturers have not known for years.
Jewelry is the one industry of the
two towns 1t always has been. and
when the trade is dull naturally there is
little or no business, that is, of the prof
liable. kind, for the merchants.
For from four to five years the trade
has been up and down, not very far
up but often away down. Now, accord
ing to the members of firms interview
ed the clouds are rapidly passing away
and the long hidden sun, STEADY bus-
ness" is coming more and more into
view.
There is consequently much rejoic-
ing. AS will be seen by the expression
Of opinions Of different manufacturers,
which follow. the change OF conditions
in the West and the advance on jewelry
and parts thereof. obtained in the new
tariff. are responsible for this bright
condition of affairs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-21
SWEETHEART ARRESTED.
Register Threatened To Kill Miss Jones
If She Tilted Him.

CAMDEN. y. j.. Aug. 2i.-Matthew
Register. a colored eNhorter. is i'm Sc
rious trouble and I'm default Of bail
was committed to the county Jail here
on "A charge OF threatening 90 kill Han
nah Jones because she refused TO en-
courage his advances.
The exhorter had been a continuous
ANNOYANCE TO her for some time. and
last night he desired to talk TO her.
When she refused To listen 10 him, she
alleges that ne pointed a pistol at her
and threatened TO kill her on the spot
III she Tilted him.
Register has been I'm trouble before
and has lust been released from the
Trenton prison. where he had served a
term for bigamy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-21

tied and he begins to feel easier he can
afford to buy more expensive jewelry
and the manufacturers of this class of
goods will begin to feel the business
revival.
The expression of opinion from the
men quoted is. however, voiced by all
the manufacturers of the city and from
the largest 10 the smallest all anticipate
a good fall business
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-21

Although golf has somewhat super
ceded tennis as the popular amateur
athletic sport for the summer months.
still there never fails 90 be am awaken
ed interest In tennis at this season "
the tournaments. The all-comers' tour
namenf on the Newport Casino grounds
Is sle most Interesting OF all drawing
together the best players i'm the country
ami this year three experts from Eng
land. Thc-totfrnament of,rrru-un
Wednesday with a large and cnthusi-
astic audience Of Newport society tolk.
out -of-tOwn visitors and many ~ the
players ~ past glory. who occasionally
play practice games on the Vacan:
courts and often draw away the crowds
from the younger but less skiliful play
crS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-21
-. q. BIGNEY,

amounted i'm value to S125.0O0: i'm 1915
to S35O.0OO; and in 1920 To 100000; and
at the latter time there were about 300
workmen employed in the business.
IL was during this period and for
several wears later that many of the
subsequently noted and wealthy man
ufacturers made their start and il was
entirely 10 this section OF the country
that the business was confined
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-21
A LEADER IN SILVER GOODS.

II has been stated that Providence
leads i'm the manufacture of silver arti-
cles and this is without doubt. true.
The name "Gorham" has a world wide
significance and the goods made by the
Gorham Manufacturing Company have
a worldwide distribution.
Nor are they alone, for Providence
can boast of others who are rapidly
forging to the front and whose NO
ducts are being recognized i'm the mar
kets of the world as standards OF eX-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-21

duh Of late and a prospect Of a return
of the good old times is looked forward
to with pleasure by the manufacturers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-21

Co.-"Going 10 have first-class busi-
ness. Trade will, | think. brighten up
considerably soon"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-21
GREAT BUSINESS SUCCESS.

Men with limited means embarked In
the business with great success and i'm
q few years amassed great wealth. The
shops were enlarged and the help was
increased and improvements were
made i'm the tools OF manufacture.
During this period also the styles be-
gan to change and from the plain and
awkward appearing jewelry was evolv-
cd designs or handsome pattern and
beautiful! designs.
AS at present certain fads were i'm
vogue and the manufacturers catered
To the desires and whims of their pat
IONS in the same manner as to-day.
Immense fobs for gentlemen and huge
breastpins and brooches for ladies' were
among the fancies that the times called
for. and these were manufactured In
large variety.
From those times to the present the
jowelry business has seen many
changes. BY degrees the shops on the
east side of the city of Providence were
abandoned for the new and better ones
on the west side. and many OF the firms
began To elevate their standard and TO
manufacture a better class OF goods
than formerly.
Some still remained I'm the cheap line.
some manufactured a medium class of
goods and others stu devoted their en-
tire energies TO the making of only the
best. and thus a division in the field OF
leNtllN llldklllR was tTtattU.
With the advent Of steam power and
the invention and adoption OF the many
machines for automatically making the
several parts used in the various
branches Of the business. "A revolution
IN the manufacture OF iewelry was Gre
tied. and division OF labor and "A re-
duction of the cost OF production i'm
n.cdiately ersucd.
TIE BUSINESS SPECIALIZED.
Whereas formerly iournoyman jew
olCr was man who was supposed go
FnOw The business root and branch
practically as well as theoretically.
nowadays n workman as rule does
not understand more than one branch
of ihr busircEr and boys ana girls. hy
tha aid 90 the improved ma'hiuery. are
ahle tu turu uut bettor work than was
formerly douc hy workman of cape
1irutr.
P'uyi'. .nc'. with itg nearly 10000 in
y bit utg he's more than 10000 who
ARC dircctlv dependent an this indus
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-21
LARGE EXPORT TRADE.

factories of this vicinity are daily turn
ing out.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-10-18
GERMANS ENDORSE LOW.


Resolution Passed After the Most Bitter
\ Opposition.
New YORK, Oct. lS.-After a stormy
session lasting until midnight in the
Grand Central Palace, the general com.
mittee of the German. American Re-
form union endorsed Seth Low and the
entire Citizens Union ticket. The vote
was SS2 for Low and 80 against the res.
olution. Tho opposition made desper.
ate resistance, but was overcome by
numbers. Some Of the speeches were
very bitter showing strong opposition
to Mr.. Low.
Secretary Bliss is expected to act as
chairman Of q straight Republican
meeting in Lenox lyceum next week,
and this will be accepted as evidence
that the Washington administration
favors the election Of the ex-secretary
OF the navy. A queer thing in this
campaign is that, while George says he
will be satisfied If Mr.. Low is elected,
the scholar candidate declines to re-
verse the proposition, and says he can
not accept Mr.. Georges peculiar doc.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-10-18
ANTI-SILvER PROTEST.

Manifesto From London Bankers to the
Chancellor of the ExcheQuer.
LONDON, Oct. 18.-The following me-
mortal to the chancellor Of the ex-
chequer, Sir Michael Hicks. Beach, has
been signed extensively by the English
bankers:
"S1R: We, the undersigned, are en-
|gaged in various mercantile, banking
and financial enterprises in the city Of
London Of no slight magnitude, and we
are therefore deeply interested in all
that effects the monetary position Of
Vthe country, the credit Of the bank note
Ind the solvency Of banking institu-
|tions. We are aware Of the visit Of the
delegates from the president Of the
United States to this and other coun.
tries, but have no authoritative infor.
mation as to the nature Of their pro-
posals. From the communication Of
the governor Of the Bank OF England to
yourself, lately made public, and from
keneral report, we cannot but assume
That
Negotiations Of Some Sort
ouching the metallic currency of this
eountry are proceeding. We feel i'm.
pelled by q strong sense of duty re-
(pectfully to lay before her majesty's g
government the following considera-
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-10-18
M'KENNA'S SUCCESSOR,
Stated That Judge Waymire Of California
Has Been slated for tie Cabinet.

Stated That Judge Waymire Of California
Has Been slated for tie Cabinet.
CHICAGO, Oct. ia special from
Washington says: Judge J. A. Way.
mire of California is more than likely
to be the next attorney general.
When the place was originally filed
at Canton Judge Waymire was told by
the president.elec that there would be
vacancy six or eight months after the
Inauguration and that he could have it
it he wanted the place. At that time
the retirement Of Justice Field had
been communicated to the president
and the promotion of Judge McKenna
to fill his pla ce was partially agreed
upon. Judge Waymire visited Canton
on the express invitation of Major Nc.
Kinley and was then told that he could
have the succession to McKenna's
place If he desired it and furthermore
that if for any reason that McKenna's 8
name could not be submitted for the
supreme bench Judge Waymire could
probably have this place.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-10-18

tions, the great Importance Of which
we trust may be apparent:
"First-That no alterations should be
introduced affecting the circulating
medium of this country, except after
full discussion in parliament and by the
public at large.
"Second-That under no circum-
stances whatever should the pledges Of
successive governments as to the Brit
ish pound sterling and the single gold
standard Of this country be set aside,
either directly or indirectly, and that
no steps should be taken by or with the
consent Of our government which has
for its object any alteration in the
value of that standard.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-10-18
ALGER ISSUES ORDERS.

Secretary of War Instructs Gen. Brooke
Regarding the Hammond Case.
WASHINGTON. Oct. 18.-Secretary
Alger, after further consultation with
the president and with General Miles,
issued an order to General Brooke at
Chicago in relation to the case Of Cap
tain L. A. Lowering, Fourth infantry,
who is charged with the i'll treatment
Of Private Hammond at Fort Sheridan.
The order is withheld from publication
until it reaches General Brooke, but 1t
is believed that it directs the trial OF
the officer by courtmartial.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-10-18
KILLED FOUR HUNDRED.

1Iutinous Manyema Soldiers Defeated by
Belgian Troops.
BRUSSELS, Oct. 18.-The Congo
troops under Lieutenant Henry, it is
officially announced, have won a de-.
cisive victory over the bands of mutin.
GUS Manyema soldiers who revolted in
February last and murdered their off.
GERS and who have since been raiding
the country. Lieutenant Henry's force
enc. .untered the rebels near Lake Albert
Edward Nyanzo and killed 400 of them.
The survivors fed to the mountains,
where they are starving.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-10-18
Further Conferences With the
American Monetary Commits
sioners Probable,
But It Is Not Believed They
Will Result in Any
Concessions.
British Cabinet Meeting at Which
Opening Of India Mints Was
--,- Discussed.

LONDON, Oct. 18. The British cab
met held its first autumn meeting at
the foreign Office. The premier, Lord
} ..lisbury, presided. and all the minis.
Sters with the exception of Lord James,
the chancellor of the duchy Of Lancas-
ter; Viscount Cross, Lord Privyseal and
Mr.. Welter Long, the president of the
board Of agriculture. was in attendance.
The meeting lasted two hours It is
understood that the question Of reopen
ing the Indian mints for the coinage Of
silver was not decided, but it is added
the matter was discussed and will pos
sibly form the subject Of further COM
munications between the chancellor Of
the exchequer, Sir Michael Hicks
Beach, and the United States monetary
committee.
win Talk, but That Is All.
In addition to discussing the silver
question it is understood that the cabi-
net ministers were in deliberation upon
the Anglo.French situation in West
Africa and in reviewing the Cretan ar.
rangements. In spite of the statement
that the question of reopening of the
Indian mints for the coinage or silver
will form the subject of further COM
munications between the chancellor of
( the exchequer and the United States
monetary commission it is believed that
the British government has reached
the decision not to enter into an inter-
national monetary conference. Further
meetings with the American commi.
sioners will be held simply because
they were previously arranged. as cabled
last week.
In regard to India, it may be regarded
as certain that the mints will not be
reopened at present, or until the Indian
authorities are fully prepared; and
though the decision rests with Downing
street, it is certain the views of Simla
will prevail, and it is known that the
Indian authorities oppose the step.
It is understood that a statement will
be issued next week to the effect that
the British government does not intend
to suggest that the Bank of England
should hold it's reserve partly in silver.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-10-18
Will Feed Sheen Now.

ELDoRA, Ia, Oct. 1S.-S.x thousand
sheep from Mexico have just been
shipped into Hardin county. On &C.
count of the immense death rate of
hogs by cholera farmers have com.
menced the feeding of sheep.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-10-18
OKLaHOMA'S PROGRESS.
Governor Bards Says 1t Has Been Some
thing Ihan0menal.

Governor Bards Says It Has Been Some-
thing Phenomenal.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18.-Governor
G. M. Bards Of Oklahoma Territory, in
his annual report to the secretary Of the
interior, just submitted, makes an in
teresting review Of existing conditions
in Oklahoma. He claims that in the
seven years since its creation as terri
tory it has made greater progress than
have most commonwealths in three
times that period, and that Oklahoma
farmers are prosperous and even more
hopeful.
He says the territory is distinctively
American community, whose proper
tion Of foreign born citizens is smaller
than in any state in the Union, and
estimates the population as in
excess Of 100000. He says that
although clearly entitled to it, the citi.
zens are not clamoring for immediate
statehood, as the best interests Of the
whole people will be subserved by the
union Of Indian territory and Okla
homa into one state and they are will.
ing to wait on the negotiations of the
government with the five civilized
tribes. The formation of two separate
states, he adds, would be burdensome
and annoying. Figures are cited to
show that there are many thousands of
acres of unoccupied and fertile lands
open to homeseekers, either wholly free
at the government price of from 81 to
$3.50. This years wheat crop is esti.
mated at 10000, 600 bushels and all
other crops are reported yielding finely.