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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13


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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13
RECALCITRANTs REPORT.

and Keeler. three ofs the four recalcit-
rant Baltimore ball players who had held
out for increased salaries. reported for
duty yesterday on Manager Hanlon's
terms. All three appeared to be In fine
playing form. The former took his
position In left field I'm the Baltimore
Toronto game and made a clean batting
and fielding record.
Brother Joe" Corbett was given $500
increase. but insisted on 5000 more. Moth
ing has been heard from him by the man
agement since the first Of March when
he refused to sign his s2100 contract.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13
In THE WORLD
OF FINANCE
The New York Stock Mar
ket Opened Weak.
BELOW LONDON PRICES.
Grangers and Internatlonals All on
About q Point
ToDAYs RANGE OF QUOTATIONS
BELOW LONDON PRICES.
ToDAY's RANGE OF QUOTATIONS

The New York stock market opened weak
with Sugar, llsl@ to "a: Topacoo, lo71s; Gen.
eral Electric. SiK; Burlington. o2; st. Paul,
691<; Rock Island. IS l-2; Northwestern, iis1s:
Louisville, Iox; Southern preferred. 2o14:
Manhattan. o. ls Missouri Pacific. 26,s; New
Jersey Central, 02.
First quotations were below the London
parity. Burlington and New Yoik Central
led the decline In the railroad list with losses
Of 8-8 each. Most Of the Grangers and In
ternationals were on . point. The leading
specialties also showed declines Of about the
same amount, and Laclede Gas. lost Is: and
Tobacco and Consolidated Gas, ls4 each.
The market hardened all around after the
opening. Tobacco getting back about to last
nights level. The rally was brief and free
offerings Of the Grangers and eugar soon
precipitated n general selling movement.
Prices In some cases fell point below the
opening. There was free selling for London
accounts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13
FOR CHAMPION sPRINTERs.

New York April l3.-W. Fl. Robertson
Is making arrangements TO pull off a
worlds championship professional race
at 100 yards In this vicinity during the
coming season. For two years past
those who originated this event have
been unable to bring tie professionals
together. but Robinson is positive that
he can do 40. Formerly the entrance
fee was 500. but in the coming event
this will be reduced to $50. which will
undoubtedly bring out a large entry
Besides the entrance money there will
be $3.50 money added, and percentage
OF the gate receipts will also 60 to the
winner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13
LEGISLATORS AT A BANQUET.

Boston. April 13.--Members OF the
Massachusetts legislature. irrespective
of party. met at the Vendome last night
and enjoyed the annual banquet which
has now become fixed institution In
that body. The guest of the evening
was Governor Wolcott. and the MEM
hers united to do him honor and to listen
TO his stirring words upon matters Of
legislation and current events. There
were 2i1 members Of the two branches
present, and the event was one OF the
most successful in the history Of these
banquets. The talk touched upon legis-
lative matters. and for the most part
was In lighter strains than the pros
poets of war. but some of the speakers
alluded to this eubject.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13
sPARRING IN PORTSMOUTH.

Portsmouth, N. H.. April l3.--At a
rparring exhibition last night John Bell
was knocked out in four rounds by John
Horn of Boston, at 40 pounds. Andy
Watson OF Philadelphia boxed an ex-
hibition OF three two-minute rounds
with Jim Dunn. George Lavigpe's spar
ring partner. Smiley Harnden OF Ports
mouth got the decision over Tom Smith
OF Haverhill in five rounds Tim Kearns
fought young Peter Jackson four
rounds for decision and won. Pro-
fessor Olsen. formerly of Dartmouth COL
lcge. was referee and George Tuohey Of
Boston timekeeper
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13
HIT IN cLINCHEs.

Pittsburg. April Australian Billy"
Murphy and "Yock" Henniger of this
city came together last night before the
Metropolitan club for a 10-round box
ing bout for decision. Murphy had all
the better Of height, reach and weight,
yet the little fellow made 1t GO warm for
him that in the fourth round Murphy, in
palpable endeavor to close the fight,
repeatedly fouled Henniger by hitting
in clinches: Referee Kyne, after sew
eral warnings to Murphy. gave the fight
10 Henniger
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13

Pawtucket. r. l.. April 13--The cross
head OF the engine at the bleachery Of
the Lonsdale company broke yesterday
and the piston rod knocked out the
cylinder head. doing considerable dam
age to the eoo-horse-power engine. En-
ginser John Caldwell had q narrow es-
cape from fatal injuries. His hand was
terribly crushed and he was knocked
down the cellar stairs From the base
mont he made his escape by smashing .
window.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13

What's the Troubie!-Is 1t Sick Head
sche?-ls IL Billiousness Ills it Sluggish
Liverf-!s your skin saliowe-Do you
feel moro dead than aivef Your system
reads touinR-Your Liver isn't doing It's
work-Dnnt resort to strong drugs-Dr
ARnew's Liver Pills 10 cents for 40
dcses. will work woGc ers for you. Sold
~ Handing & BlsBdiuR. 54-b8 Wev-
bossst, Geo. l.. Clafiiu q Co., 81 to 40
So. Main: Hall 81 Lyon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13
YESTERDAYS BALL GAMES.

In Acknowledgements. 8; Hartfords.
2.
In Baltimore-Baltimores IS; Toron-
tos. 8.
In washington-Yales. >; George
towns, 6. tt
In PhIladslphiarP Philadelpbiaa 10;
Montreals, /.
In New York-New Yorks. z; Roches-
ters, 1.
In Lancaster--Brooklyns 6; Lancas-
ters. 8. III innings.)
In Allentown-Bostons. 2: Allentowns
8.
In CIncinnati--Cincinnat 13; Indian
npolis team, O.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13
College Players Quibble
Over WO-Bagger.
RHCALCITRANTs REPORT.
"Brother Jol" the Only Player Who
is Now Still Su!king.
FOR CHAMPIONSHIP sPRINrHRs,

Winston. N. c.. April 1S.-rho uni
versity of North Carolina and the uni
versity OF Pennsylvania ball teams did
not finish one inning here yesterday.
The Carolina boys made four runs. and
when the Pennsylvania men went TO the
bat their first man lined out q long ball
and went to second base. but was put
out at third. Ee then claimed a home
run because the ball went out OF sight Of
the umpire. When the demand was re-
fused wrangle ensued and the Penn
sylvania team refused to play. There
upon the game was given to the univer-
sity OF North Carolina by . score OF 8
too.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13

Brockton. Mass. April 1s.--Florence
Hathaway. 1s years old. committed sui
housekeeper fo- the family with which
che resided. and IL Is said that for some
time she had been despondsnt and had
threatened % take her life. She came
40 this city three years ago from New
Bedford. wS.re her father livea
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13

Level lot for Sale in Elmwood,
next to corner of Elmwood av-
enue; street curbed, graded and
severed; all assessments paid ;
size, SoxIoo.
E. A. PERKINS,
Io7 Westminster st.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13

5-scnrcts Candy Catl,srtic, the myst won
terful medical discovery OF the age, pleas
ant and refreshing 10 the taste, act gently
and positively ON kiiueys, liver aud bowels,
cure headacl,e. fever. habituai constipation
and bilinhsness. Plense buy and try box
,f G. &. &. to-day: 10, ~. 20 cents Soid anf
guaranteed TO cure by su druggists.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13

Quotations marked by . : are for less than
el00u. par value Of stock.
Ex-Dividend.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-06

with amy false promises OF bimctalllsm or
high tariff The new tariff law, that seems
unable even to bring prosperity TO the
holhc town of the Trainer of the law, for IL
is only fow days since there was read IN
the house an account OF the reductions OF
wages and strikes In Lewiston, Maine. the
home town OF this great republican leader
has not brought on the prosperity prom
ised by It's leaders. While the advance in
wheat, due to the shortage OF crops In
other countries. may have made times a
little better, the farmers know ,ull well
that the republican party had nothing to
do with that. Prosperity as claimed and
promised by Messrs. Mckinley. Reed and
Dingley has not arrived and / defy any
one to show me whore conditions, onlihdpl
OF the wheat belt, az have already statgd,
are materially better than they Yesesaa !.
der the Wilson bill. Unlcsa all slgns' III
the Waterloo of the republican rarty is
not far off, u.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-06
n. y. A. NOTES.

Mr.. G.. T. Allensworth representing
Newton & Weller OF San Antonio was in
Eagle Lake Friday pushing the queensware
business.
Mr. W. ]. Taylor. representing the
Washburfn- Moen company Of Houston.
was in San Antonio Friday and jumped
through TO Houston. He reported trade
lively in his line.
MIR. ]. /. Handley, representing b,
Younker & Co., manufacturers of trousers
OF New York, and who makes his head
quarters at the Capitol hotel in Houston.
stopped at Columbus Friday
Mr.. p. L. Ward OF the firm of Ward e.
Palmie, gin and cotton oil mill supplies,
of Cuero. was In Weimar Friday, a guest
of Mine Host Tooke.
Mr.. II. M. Finch. representing the Sim
mons Hardware company of st. Louis was
in San Antonio the early part of tha week.
Mr.. ]. H. Stranahan, who was so long
engaged in the hotel business in Cameron.
now has charge of the Grand Central ho-
tel in Seguin
Mr. n. +. Wolf, representing the Landa
Roller mills of New Braunfels, was in
Marshall during the week
MIR. A. w. Dutton, representing the
Western Electrical Supply company OF st.
Louis, was in San Antonio Tuesday and
Wednesday with his trade.
Mr.. John E. Martin, representing the
Texas Supply company of san Antonio.
was in Gonzales Thursday. where he
greeted many old friends.
Mr.. d. w. Michaux. a prominent mem
her of the Ancient Order OF Fellow Plas-
terers, was In San Marcos Friday.
Mr.. William Kuss, representing Carson.
Sewel & Co. of Houston, was working the
trade in Luling Friday.
Mr.. w. r. Cruce, who sells Southern
and Collier white lead, was in San Antonio
the early part of the week working hard
for orders.
The Elite hotel in San Antonio has been
recently opened and is run IN the Euro
pean plan. The rooms are elegantly fur
nished en- suite and with bath, and Is quite
an acquisition to the hotel facilities OF the
Tamale City.
Mr. Morris NJ. Sam has returned to
Houston after two months trip through
Eastern Texas. His order book Is well
filled.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-06
COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS HoME.
An Effort TO Complete the building
mt Dfnghamton.
OF AMERICA

An Effort TO Complete the Ruildibe
mt DinEhamton.
1t Is proposed by the Commercial Tray
elers OF America, who believe that there is
need for National Commercial Travel
ers' Home. to endeavor by means OF a
great fair, to be held in New York City. 10
complete the building already partially
erected at Binghampton, N. Y. The lair
Will be held February rs to March 5, In
elusive, 1898, occupying the entire Madison
Square Garden. The fairs general man
ager Is Mr.. Alfred Chasseaud, and its OF
fees are at the Madison Square Garden.
The Fair committee, every member Of
Its success and that Of its object, by hearty
cooperation in many effective ways. is
composed of: President, Hon. Chauncey
NJ. Dcpew; vice presidents, Hon. Frank s.
Black, Hon. Robert A. Van Wyck and Hon,
William l.. Strong; secretary, h. G. Dun,
ESQ.,; treasurer. Hon. George Il. Green
counsel Van Schaick & Norton; lady
chairman, Mrs. Thomas C. Plat; chairman
press committee. Allen s. Williams.
The home is an urgent and humane nee
essity. The inception of the project is
Justly credited to the philanthropic idea
of Mr. Arnold II. Ellis, a retired New York
dry goods merchant, and himself an ex-
commercial traveller, now residing at
Willsboro, N. Y. The plan was first pub
licly suggested by MIR. Ellis ut meeting
of travelling statesmen March u, 1891, at
the Sherman House, jamestown, N. Y. The
present association and almost established
home is the outcome
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-06

our farmers OF handling the crop. And
this may be largely overcome at once by
tho introduction OF the most Improved sys-
tenn OF curing, such as is given IN the
Snow Barn Curing System with arti-
flcial heat. Replying more definitely to
your questions In their order;
/. Havana tobacco can be very profitably
and successfully grown upon many soils
In the State
2, 1t usually pays TO manure tobacco
systematically 10 mako a large Yield per
acre because of the great amonnt OF onl-
ture that must be expended upoI each acre
that may be- put IN.
g.. More skill Is required than the aver
age amount Tor firm crops.
9sHh James M. Thornburn ~ Co., seedmen,
Il " York City.
.I'uf Nearly ali OF the cigar to5accos 10
remarkably well In Texas
j. II. Council,
Director Texas Agricultural Experiment
Station.
College Station, Texas,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-06
THE pRuMMERs WIFE.


pc boys. fill your soblets again with red
I've Joined in your toasts. now Join me in
!, join in this health. as rise to theme
inspiring as love. and as bright as
drcam'
Rh a cup of devotion; the vintage Of
life,
rink to that angel-the TRAVELLING mans
wife
+. I drink to the woman whose lot is "
wait
the sound Of football. the latch on
the gate;
10 welcomes the traveller home from his
trips.
h ioy in her heart and with love on
her lips;
p nesties beside him aud sweetly be-
guiles
care burdened thoughts with caresses
and smiles.
p feryently prays as she kneeis down to
pack
% tear hrimming eyelids the drummer's
grip sack,
I the Lord may watch over his wan
dering feet,
fn bids him goodbye with face frayeIy
sweet!
when through the shadows his form
disappears.
|es way to her sorrow in pitifuI tears.
p turns from the door to her boy. It
may be.
r Joins In her weeping and climbs to her
Kisses him fondly. and tueks him TO
IN his feet have been bathed and his
baby prayers said;
p 'ollcws to s,umber that's troubled
with dreams
wreck and death BY the rain swollen
streams.
fie,y. bern of sweet. loyal life.
careworn look TO the travelling
mans wife;
her voice grows softer along with the
| yeaTF,
soul frows brighter with baDtisms Of
tears:
me woman is daarer by far to his hcart
tsn maiden who falterci: "Till
death do vs. part"
y tell OF 4 court in country CT light,
re thA wrongs OF this world are az
length set Alright:
The woman whosc smile is the light
Of our hearth
FIVE there ~ neare that She knows
not m oar,h
~, ,hls is inv toast. aud the prsyer o. a
forever Il pledged 10 travelling mans
v. I Sanford. In "The sampis Gaze"
erman, Texas
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-06
For Di.nbIed TraveIer..

The following from the Springfield re-
publican explains the cash contribution box
at the desk Of al the large hotels:
There Is National home for disabled
commercial travellers and the widows and
orphans of such persons. That 10, tfere
is 10 be such home. The building there
Of in an incomplete state. stlnds on south
Mountain. near Binghamton, N y Ana
charity. al the Madison Square Garden In
New York City. with Dr. chauncey N, De
new as president, Governor Black ana
Mayor Strong as vice presidents, and we
wife Of Boss Plat as chairman ?! me
wnn,ar,s committee. The fair will be iell
from February Is TO March 8, 1885. AIRED
Cbasssaud Is general momsser and he u
having glars collection boxes riaeed ~
hotels ali over the country the hotels bt
ing exceedingly interested In the susceFs
Of the home since the drummers are val
liable patrons OF the hotels In the multi
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-06
wHTEcAps NEAR MANOR.
Respectable Citizens are BccOmin
Indignant,

Respectable citizens are Bccominw
Indignant.
Manor, Texas, February 5,--iMr. Alb Al
len, who rents land from Mrs. NJ. 4. OAR
liugton, ana Mr.. Jack Keller, renting from
Mr.. Ira Johnson. for money rent, bad no.
tiocs posted on their promises by the white
caps TO change their contract to read third
and fourth or they would b waited upon
been taken out by the whitecaps and very
severely whipped because he was working
for 80 cents per day.
The good citizens are becoming very in
dIgnant at the repeated outrages offered
them, and there IL a movement on foot to
epppreSs this lawlessness by vigilance
organization.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-06
CULTURE OF RAMIE AVID TOBACCO.
Answers to Inquiries In Regard To
Two ImpOrtmnt Plants.

Two Important Plants.
Houston. Texas. As there is 10 much
talk about ramie and tobacco ana some
thing is necessary to be done In order TO
reduce the production OF cotton--a very
poor paying industry at best--I would be
much Obliged II you would answer the
following questions: l. Osn rainie be
raised here? 2. Can II stand the aronth?
3. Is IL ms liable to oyerproduction as cot
ton? T. What soil is best adapted? g. Who
or where in Texas IL A. being raised now
0. Where could obtain roots?
/. Can Havana tobacco be raised here2
2. Does II need much manure? 9. Does II
require much skill TO handle II? 4. Where
is good place TO obtain reliable seed2
s. Could you recommend certain kind?
GLIB.
l. Ramie can be produced In large guam
titles and perfect fiber in your neighbor-
hood without doubt.
2 Though It will stand drouth 1t ap-
preciates rainfall and water supply by ir-
rgaticn, and must have an abundance OF
this during It's growing season--sumninr.
3. No; since It has a wider range Of use
IN the arts,
A. Moist. alluyial loans.
S. Nowhere In tho United States o, Z
practical basis though an experimental
farm was Attempted IN the GaiSthtEn Ht
borho0d by Professor Felix Fermery. who
has now transferred his operation to some
point In California, not known 10 me.
s.. suppose that you might Obbsin roots
from Mr.. Gus Reymershofer OF Galveston
or Professor Y. w. Maliy. Dickinson,
Texas.
Although large quantities OF ramie can
DO produced In Texas on soils suited 70
its production the product Is almost worth
less, because there Is no economic method
Of removing the fiber from this cr,3 in
such q manner ana at such a time that will
leave the fber In it's best condition, and
10 nj II to bring the best market price.
The trouble Is that no decortirating ma
chine viii remove the bark from tie
green stalks without cumming 70 serious-
~ as TO interfere with the work. And IL
the stalk is allowed TO dry before decorti-
cation, the acid juices contained iiseolor
the fiber and reduces It's value per pound
to such an extent as to render II unproslt-
able. Much money hls been expended a. :
tempting TO invent machine that VIII
work satisfactory under all conditions. but
thus far without success. Until this laa-
chine has been invented ramie culture In
the United States can not compete win
the ehcap Iubcr Of India because OF our
high priced. though very efhrient labor OF
this country.
No ipsurmnuntsbie obstacle stands In the
way Of the production Of Hawai- end
other tobsecos In this State; The chief of
AcuIty lying 10 the Lack y knowiedSe o.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-06
Tipping Custom.

Quite a number OF travelling men have
ceased giving the usual tip to the sleeping
car porter. They contend that th,y con-
tribute sufficient to the Pullman Palace
company, when they pay So per night for
a berth, and that the company should pay
lheir porters and not have them subject
to the charity OF these coaches. The aver
age travelling salesman does not put these
Ups on their expense accounts, and 1t is
therefore a personal expense and drain on
their private funds witch will serve a
better purpose when sent home for the
peneht Of loving wives and children than
TO aidsln the support of would pe employees
OF sleeping car companies.
The tips to hotel Walters hotel porters
ana to every boy that waits on the traveller
runs up TO quite a snug sum In the course
OF month, and it is no wonder that the
travelling man grows tired of the practice
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-06
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