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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-20
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ter ;stops, Curley 20, smith 81. Referee
O'Malley. Timer. Porter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-20
ga Milk White Flag"

ga Milk White Flag" viii make its
second visit to the Providence Opera
House during the week beginning March
8. On its first visit last February 1t was
considered the best OF Hoyts fun pro-
ducers and it attracted enormous houses
at every performance. The play has been
much improved, too, since it was here
before. The principal parts will be played
by Miss Belle Archer and Charles Stan
ley, both well known to theatre goers as
capab BILE artists.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-20
Only Four Survivors.

Among those who appeared at the COM
missioner OF Jurors office In New YORK
a few days ago asking to be relieved from
jury duty was John Mathews. After
being excused by the Com missioner, lie
said that he was a retired actor. and that
he was a member of Laura Keene's COM
pany when she brought out "Our Amer
lean Cousin" in 1865, with Joseph Je fer
son and Edward A. Sothern in the cast.
He was on the stage, he said. while the
company was playing in Washington at
Ford's Theat re on the night OF Lincoln's
assassination. He said that nearly ell the
company were in the rear OF the Stage,
not more than two of the actors being
out near the iootlights. AS the players
stood waiting for the drop scene to be
lifted they heard the shot, which sounded
like the bursting of shell. as the revolver
was fired in the narrow box.
Mathews says that when President
Lincoln was carried across the street he
was laid upon the bed in small room
which ne (Mathews) had been occupying
during the compsny's stay in Washing
| ton. lie says booth mad made himself
| greatly liked of Ford's Theatre, where be
spent a great deal Of his time, and that
| he and Booth became quite friendly. he
says that, of course, he knew nothing
| about the plot to assassinate the Presi'
| dent, and that one night Booth came
over to his room and spent the nigh,
| with him.
| After the death OF President Lincoln,
until Booth was captured, Mr.. Mathews
says the entire company was under sur
veillance. When those duplicated In th'
plot were brought to justice the ban o.
! suspicion was removed from the Keen'
company and they continued their tour
lie says that only two others OF the com
| pany besides Jefferson are living, namely
W. j. Ferguson, who Is still on tn
stage, and Harry Hawkes. of Philsdeiphia
Mathews left the stage about six year
ago and is now an investigator for tn
Actors Fund.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-20

The most successful farce OF the season
I'm Paris mas been "The Respite" and
that play has been prepared for the Eng
Iisn stage under the name, "A Month
or"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-20

There a. but one genuine original Postum
Cereal coffee, with a multitude OF limitations
offered as "jusi ~ good"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-20
Much in Little

Is especially true Of Hoods Pills, for no med-
cine ever contained so great curative power in
90 small space. They are whole medicine
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-20

Arrangements have been made ny the
National Ethiopian Amusement company
to hold its annual cake walk and jubilee
at Madison Square Garden, New York,
on March 2.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-20
PROVIDENCE GAS COMPANY,

The annual meeting OF the stAaiyholdcrs %
the Providence Gas Company viii hc held at
the Office Of the Company IN rear on Provi.
donce Washington building, ~ Market square,
on Monday, March /, proNimo NJ ~ O'Clock
noon, for tho election OF nine Directors and
for the transaction Of any other business q
the Company A. Is. SLATER,
Secretary.
Providence. r. l.. Feb. ". 1897. f5.l0t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-20

Edgar l.. Davenport of the company
which will present "1horoughpreu at
the Providence Opers House this week, Is
a brother of Fanny Davenport. tie was
last seen in Providence as member OF
Charles Frohman's "Crust OF Society"
Company.
Eleanora Duse was acting in MOSCOW
when she was taken i'll and sent to pri-
vate hospital in Vienna. She has lately
ordered from Worth in Paris numb OF
Shakespesrean costumes. and 1t may De
that she intends to appear in those parts
on her next visit to this country.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-20

sic's headache. iaundIce constipation. etc. $50.
xhe only Pills " take with Hoods sarsapariIls.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-20

Another great attraction ut Keith's
Opera House in the early spring is "Un-
der the Polar STAR the big New York
Academy Of Music success, which is the
hit of the season at the Boston Theatre.
1t comes to Keith's Immediately after It's
long engagement in Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-20

llOULDINGS. A JOB OF 10000 ft, ~ Go . inch,
M eft Tho Largest assortment of new colors
W anywhere v n. CADY. 500 westriaster -
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-20

The new scenic equipment for "1be
Littlest Girl" presented by Robert Hill.
lizard at Keith's Union Square Theatre,
New York city, this week, was provided
especially for this production and has
attracted much sdmiring comment.
The scene represents q rich bachelors
apartments, and is both luxurious and
artistic. 1t is from the brush Of Phil.
Akermsn, late of the Empire Theatre.
All the accessories are rich and in good
taste, and the entire mounting would do
credit to any Broadway stage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-20

MIR. Oscar Hsmmersteip BY cable en-
gagged Dan Leno, next to Cbevslier, prob
ably the best music hall performer In
London. he will appear at Olympia
New YORK next month ct $500 Q week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-20

SPRINGFIELD PEOPLE INDIGNANT.
There is much indignation among local
hosting men over the defeat Of Spring
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-20

Following "The Black Detective" the
management OF Lothrop's Opera House
announce one OF the most pretentious
dramatic events Of the season in the pro-
duction OF the sensational drama, "kid.
mapped" with an entirely new company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-20

Arthur Pinsro's new play will be called
"The Princess and the Buttehy, or the
Fantastics." 1t will be given by George
Alexander at the st. James Theatre,
London, when be Is ready for a new
play. 1t is described as comedy by the
aut thor, who applied the same title to
piece as disagreesble in its effects as 1.-THE
Benefit Of the Doubt"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-20

chest. always ready. al
ways efficient. always sat
isisctory; prevent a cold
or fever. cure al liver Ills.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-11
Another Gold Plot

Another horrible plot of the gold powers
of England has come to light. Their sta
tistician, NJ. G. Mulhall, has invaded this
country, and has recently written a mag
azine article in which he shows that the
Prairie States, which were the sole hope
of the silver trust in it's efforts to capture
the Government last year, have been not
only the most prosperous part of the Unit
ed States, but far more prosperous than
any other spot on the world. Mr. Null
halls article, it is said, ''reads like a tale
from the Arabian Nights" 1t shows in
the twelve States upon which the silver
managers relied last year-Ohio, Illinois,
Indiana, Missouri, Michigan. Wisconsin
Iowa, Minnesota, Kansas, Nebraska and
the Dakotas-an increase in farm area av-
eraging 1,3OO acres per day, a grain pro-
duction twice as great as that of France
Germany and Austria, collectively; a
meat production twice as great as that of
France, an eight-fold increase of grain
production since 1850, and a general food
production equal to five times as much for
each person as in the most advanced sec
lions of Europe. 1t can scarcely be ex-
pected that people residing in a section so
much more prosperous than that of any
other part of the world are going to resort
to deprecated currency with which to
pay debts, or attempt to deceive them
selves by increasing the number of their
dollars and at the same time making an
equal decrease in their value
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-11
Let the Farmer Think.

The farmers of the country should give
their attention closely to few contrasts
The free traders made a great row over
the sugar bounty and the tin-plate duty
Their contention was the sheer impossi-
bility that we should produce our own
sugar and tin. Already every farmer in
America knows that we shall soon pro-
duce all the sugar we consume and save
hundred millions a year for the tillers
OF our soil, and that we are also deep in
the tin plate manufacturing business, and
that long before this presidential term is
out we shall produce in our shops az the
tin plate we want, and there are from
twenty to twenty-five millions year for
American workingmen to earn and dis
tribute. Now, these are the things that
give boom to prosperity Contrast this
with the vulgar Justification that low sill
yer made wheat low, and all that rotten
ness of the Democratic imagination
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-11
Civil Service Reform.

In issuing an order to the effect that
no removal from any position subject to
competitive examination within the CLASH
fed civil service shall be made except for
just cause and upon written charges filed
with the head of the department or other
appointing officer, of which charge the
accused must have full notice with an OPP
portnnity to make defense, President Nc
Kinley has corrected the very evil which
has heretofore tended to make hypocTit
ical the entire civil service system. The
previous absence or virtual neglect of
such rule has facilitated evasions of
the spirit of civil service reform as to
bring the whole thing into more or less
contempt. strict enforcement of the
new order will not only lift from the
shoulders of Federal officials in response
BILE positions load of pressure hitherto
brought to bear by clamorers for office,
thus giving them added time to devote
to their more important duties, but it will
also establish merit and merit alone as
the determining factor in the equation of
public service, and insure that public
money paid in the form of salaries to en-
ployes in that service shall go to compen-
safe actual and efficient work. The Amer
lean people are ready to subscribe most
heartily to genuine civil service reform.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-11

than at any time in their history. The j. h
Bedford Sons Handle Co. has also largely In
pany has larger number of orders than at
any time since its organization and is putting
men convince me that prosperity has arrived.
The farmers have fine wheat oat. and hay
Prices are good and free-siiver caIamity
howlers will have hard lines in Ohio this fall.
Ed l.. Vail. Editor "Vidette.'
Passaic. n. J.-There has been a marked
Improvement in the factory district of this
city. All the mills are now making full time
Print Works (satinet printers). after three
years of idleness. is in full operation The
no work during Cleveland Administrat ton.
Is now employing its full complement of
during 1895 and 1896 but are now enlarging
their plant. The number of operators doing
steady work at this point is now. think. 80
per cent more than one year ago.-D- W. Ma
hony, Editor ''News.''
Sterling. Ill.-The keystone Mfg. Co.. man
usually runs very light at this time of the
year, has been compelled to increase it's force
larger number of men this fall than at any
time in the past three years Other agricul-
ness. The Lawrence Bros. Mfg. concern is
making a large addition to its building to be
Enlistment. The Cobb & Drew Rivet and
Nail Factory have large increase in orders
OF residences in town.-W. d. John, Editor
Gazette"
Brunswick. Mo.-The chief business enter
prfseS of this place are showing marked i'm
provement The Brunswick Tobacco Works
have increased their force In the manufac-
ture of chewing and smoking tobacco, the de-
mand for this class of goods having increased
materially all during the past few months The
Eagle FIGURING Mills report also an increased
business Shipments of flour surrounding
towns and cities are increasing every week,
Indicating that the merchants are buying
more freely. Farmers are selling
corn at an advanced price, and there Is a
general feeling of satisfact ion among the ag-
ricultural element.-H. F. Lincoln Editor
News
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-11
Political Pointers.

The gold Democrats are making large
accessions to their ranks everywhere, and
expect to poll a much larger vote this
year than last
The Populists of the country are thor
oughly Disguised with the treatment
which the Democracy have given them
and are developing the greatest hostility
to further attempts at fusion
The director of the United States mint
who is the best authority in this country
on currency matters, predicts that silver
will fall much lower in the next few
months. 1t is already at the lowest point
in it's entire history.
The money in circulation in the United
States has increased about $4,000, 900
in the past year, the price of foreign pro-
ducts has advanced, and the business of
the country has greatly improved despite
the assertions that nothing but the free
coinage of silver would bring an increase
of money prices to the people of this
country.
The people who attempted to make the
people believe few months ago that Sec
rotary Sherman had passed the period of
active usefulness are saying nothing more
on that subject. Secretary Sherman's
expressions of views on current political
topics are clear, crisp and vigorous and
strike a responsive chord in the hearts of
every American citizen.
People who are assuming that the re-
cent great gold developments are a mere
matter of good luck to those opposing the
16 to 1 theory are mistaken. 1t IS more
than luck; it is the logic of events. The
fact that the world prefers gold to the
bulky white metal as its medium of ex-
change has stimulated the production of
gold everywhere until it seems likely to
supply the needs of the world for a money
metal.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-11

This will be an interesting time for Mr.
Bryan to take his proposed trip to Mex
leo. A late dispatch from the City of
Mexico says:
Exchange on New York rose to-day on
the fresh drop in silver to. 131, and, in
some cases, 14O was asked Bankers were
in doubt as to what rate to make, in view
of the condition of the silver market. Ex-
change on London went to 21A pence,
the lowest ON record, and implying for this
Government in meeting the interest on its
sterling debt a loss at the rate of two
million dollars per annum- The Govern
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-11
siIa. A. HoIcomb. Nebrn.ka.

Nebraska produced in 1896 nearly 800 OOO.-
600 bushels of corn. quite a percentace of
which yet remains in the State. The corn
crop this year will equal or excel that of
last. Her crop Of wheat this year is enor-
nous, reaching from forty to fifty million
bushels. which. because of foreign active de-
much more satisfactory prices than have
been received of late. live stock interests
have assumed large proportions. and are
constantly growing even with the prevailing
low prices These and many other branches
OF industry add materially to business activ-
tty- Nebraskans have been buying but little
during the period of business depression.
using their means to meet pressing obliga-
tons They are now beginning to pay
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-11

ment can meet this loss by economics and
using the surplus fund, but bankers here
say the time has come when something
must be done. A very anxious sentiment
prevails, as the people have come to ex-
pect still further decline in the value of
silver, and many predict that it will be
forced to point where the dollar will be
worth only 80 cents in gold. 1mportations
will be generally reduced and interests of
business affected generally. The Mexican
Government and the country are con-
fronting serious situation, the worst for
MANY yearS"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-11
Prices Go Up in Mexico.

Consul General Joseph G. Dudley, sta
toned at Nuevo Laredo, in a communi-
cation to the Department of State says
that as a result of the recent fall in the
price of silver there has been a marked
rise in the price of all commodities in
Mexico. This is true of domestic pro-
ducts. Rents included in the rise
of prices. He says there has been no
corresponding advance of wages or sal
aries. Labor, he states, stays on its silver
ha Sis
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-11
u. NJ. C1ourh. Minnesota.

The business outlook for Minnesota and
the Northwest is, to my mind, very hopeful
The farmers have fair crops and will re-
ceiye good prices therefor. This assures the
merchants and the manufacturers a good
cash trade this autumn and winter. The
railroads Will, in carrying the crops to mar
ket be able to and pay their old-time
dividends Already labor realizes the ben
eft in greater demand for employment.
There are at present but few idle men in
Minnesota who desire work. Advancing
prices and better markets, which result from
the farmers improved condition, promise a
still greater demand for labor and early
advance in wages.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-11
Good Times on the Wav.

The miserable business in which the
partisan organs of the free silver move
ment are engaged when they try to fill
the ears of the people with complaint and
discomfort, and pick up only to magnify
every adverse trade symptom in order to
discourage the return of prosperity for
political purposes, is annoying, but it is
Intellectual. 1t causes decent men to be
indignant, but it is powerless to stay the
oncoming tide. Prosperity has set in, and
there are solid figures as well as hopes to
Droye If
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-11
GOVERNORS.
James A, Mount, Indiana.

The business revival in indianapolis and
throughout Indiana is Enthusiastically crafty
ing. In this city the improvement has been
most marked during the last fortnight, and
1t bears convincing evidence of being sub
stantial and permanent. 1t is noticeable in
every avenue of trade. and is pronounced
that it is admitted even by whilom prophets
of evil. Indianapolis is admittedly one of
the greatest railroad centers in the United
States, and one of the most striking evil
dences of the dawning of new era of in
dustrial and commercial prosperity is found
in the fact that the number of loaded cars
at this time is almost unprecedented, the
offerings to the transportation companies
and facilities.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-11
WHEATBOOMSTHEWEST
Governors and Mayors Agree that
Prosperity Has Set It's Seal
on the Land.

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telegram yvassen to
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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-11
MAYORS.
10. PheIan, San Franci.co.

There is every prospect of business revival
in San Francisco First, the crops have been
large and satisfactory; the prices of fruit
and grain have materially advanced, which
not only has brought increased revenue to
the producers of the State, but has inspired
them with confidence and courage. The
local merchants are already feeling the ben
efits of this creat ton of wealth by the men
of the soil. The stimulation given to mining
by organized and individual prospecting,
which has been very successful, is especially
noteworthy, and it is closely estimated that
our mines will yield at least $50. 600. 900 of
the precious metals this year, against
S15. 00O, 900 last year.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-11
c. NJ. Barnes, Oklahoma.

Oklahoma has harvested the most bountf-
full crop of wheat produced a like
number of acres. We have large crop of
corn now made. Prospects are excellent for
a good cotton crop; our peaches and grapes
are not excelled In the quantity or quality
anywhere earth Indeed all the products
of field and farm have been and are being
gathered in great abundance. Oklahoma Will
market $40, 0O0, 600 worth of these things the
present season. which, at the present in
creased prices, will bring prosperity to the
farmers of the Territory and through them
TO all lines of business and trade.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-11
Henry TrueIsen, Duluth, MINI.

The outlook for fall trade at the head of
splendid yield of wheat in Minnesota and
the Dakotas. which will command good
prices on account of short crops elsewhere.
will bring money in abundance to the North
west. The lumber market is in splendid con-
dition, with demand good at advanced prices
guaranteeing heavy operations in numbering
next winter Labor at the present time is
In good demand at fair wages. Shipments
of iron ore are heavy. All this goes to
prove that prosperity will again smile on
the head of the lakes.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-11
J. R. Rogers. Washington.

Abnormally large yields of wheat and bar
ley- with fair prices for them, in the grain
belt of eastern Washington, n good crop of
nops at moderate prices in western Wash
ington. an abundance of fruit at a fraction
above the cost OF production in all portions
OF the State, supplemented by gold mining
developments along the northern boundary
and the stimulus of the Klondlke discoveries
In Alaska. have united to give the people OF
washington cheerful prospect.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-11
s. M. Jones, ToIedo. O.

The people seem TO have taken heart now
that Congress has adjourned. and they have
nothing TO fear from the lawmakers, as our
State Legislature is not in session. The
abundant harvest and good price for grain
are causing n distribution of 500. 900 day
from Toledo. The farmers. in turn buy
ing implements. and this. of course, starts
the industries Yes, prosperity is here.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-11
John Nracvicar, De. Nome. Ia.

good crop of wheat and good prices as
sured by foreign demand give the railroads
good business and assure good balance of
trade in our favor. Iowa has large amount
of corn in cribs and a good prospect for the
coming crop, and the situation of wheat has
helped the price of corn considerably Iowa
has fed in the last eight months and is now
feeding. large number of cattle. This has
made the feeders considerable money.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-11
Robert b. Smith, Montana.

Our people are strong in the belief that
more prosperous times will prevail in this
State Our farmers and stockmen re-
'celving good prices on account of failures
in India, Argentine Republic and Australia,
and capitalists are beginning to realize
that legitimate mining is as safe as any
other enterprise and produces larger profits
to the investor.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-11

I have not vet observed n material Inn
provement In mercantile lines in this city
over year ago Throughout Southern Cali
fornia. however, better conditions prevail
The rains last winter and spring were very
heavy, and there have been bountiful crops
of hay. barley and wheat The pasturage
has been and Is good All farmers expect
to realize good prices for their products this
fall. During the last seven eight months
there has been unprecedented amount of
mineral prospecting In Southern California