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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-29
FROEBEL SOCIETY RECEPTION
MUSIC. SUPPER AND TOAsTs AT THE
ACADEMY IN LAFAY ETTE-AVE

MUSIC. SUPPER AND TOAsTs AT THE
ACADEMY IN LAFAY ETTEAvE.
The fourteenth annual reception OF the Froebel
Society was held at the Froebel Academy. on
Lafayette-ave. between Marcy and Tompkns. on
Friday evening last. The society has n member
ship OF $50 women. mothers OF the children who
attend the academy. Mrs Charles Cnderhill l.
president.
The entire building was decorated with patriotic
devices. and banners. palms and ferns.
An attractive musical programme was inter
preted by Miss Laura II. Chaplin. soprano. Miss
Lucy Goldmark; f. s Chaplin. basso; Godfrey
Goimark, and Henry G. Benning
AT its close supper served In the kindergarten
department. Mrs Underh presiding The toasts
and those responding our Army and
Navy" Franklin Matthews: our Heroines." Mrs.
William s. Mills; The Chatting Dish and Camp
Life" Mrs. j. A. Ellis: patriotism" George Nj.
Whicher.
The committee in charge OF the AFFAIR included
Mrs. George Hartich. Mrs. Lawrence Kneeland.
Mrs Charles Cockey. Mrs. Weeks. Mrs. Howard
Wood. Mrs George g. Brooks Mrs. Franklin
Matthews and Mrs. Wright.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-29
ANXIOUS For CLEAR SKIES
VETERANS FEARFUL LEST THEIR EX-
ERCIsEs BE SPOILED BY RAIN.
SUCCESS OF PLANS FOR THE oBsERvANcEs TO.
DAY AND TOMORROW DEPENDS GREAT
LY ON THE WEATHER.

LY ON THE WEATHER
1t was anxious day yesterday FOR the Grand
Army Of the Republic people who have charge Of
the memorial services to-day and the Memorial
Day parade and National Cemetery services to-
morrow They wondering whether or not
the weather would change and offer pleasant days
for the exercises OF the soldiers
II the rainy weather OF the last few weeks
should be repeated to-day and tomorrow I, would
almost entirely upset the plans that have been
made by the veterans. The success Of the pro-
grammes arranged for the tomb Of the prison-ship
martyrs this morning. the Lincoln and Beecher
statues this afternoon and the decoration OF graves
In cemeteries all Long Island. is dependent
IN large measure upon pleasant skies II the
conditions favorable. the exercises will be car
RED out substantially as given in last Wednesdays
Tribune.
Winchester Post. G. A. r.. has accepted IN
vtation 10 attend church with Erastus T. Teft
Post In St Marks tonight In the morning the
post Will hold services in Greenwood Cemetery at
the grave OF Captain Winchester. after whom the
pos; is named.
The 18th Regiment Veteran Association Will hold
services az o'clock in the afternoon nj the grave
tery 0 Senator George " Brush Of Company A. is
TO deliver the address. In the evening |. Grant
Church in a body
To,morrow's parade VII be less brillant than
Guard. the Regular Army detachment and the
section Of the Fire Department which In other
years have done much 10 lend interest 10 the
affair. The veterans expect however. TO turn out
in larger numbers than would have been the case
under ordinary circumstances. There are 10 be
five divisions in the parade. headed by detach-
ment Of marines from the Navy Yard. Thomas T.
Rutan is 10 he the grand marshal The first d.
vision. consisting Of Grand Army Of the Republic
posts. is TO be in command Of Or. Daniel Simmons
second division. Grand Army OF the Republic posts
In command Of Benjamin +. Conlin. third division
consisting OF the veteran brigade in command OF
". ". Beavan; fourth division. consisting OF Sons
Of Veterans. in command Of Philip Grosback and
the NTH division. consisting OF cadets and boys
brigades in command Of Rober; F. Littel.
After the dishandng Of the parade L s. Grant
Post will proceed 10 Riverside Park, Manhattan
where special services Will be held the tomb Of
General Grant. Many OF the other posts will 20 70
Cypress Hills. where. In the afternoon. the graves
In the National Cemetery will he decorated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-29
THEY FEARED THE OREGON.

From The Brooklyn Citizen
The statement OF officer OF the battle-ship ore
Ron that neither Captain Clark nor his crew were
az any time alarmed about the Spanish meet ana
that they cleared for action every time they sighed
strange smoke the horizon. Is conhrmatory OF
the view we took from first to last on her heroic
tourney around South America
I'VE would not" he said have been afraid 10
handle them and though they might have licked
us the country would have had no reason 10 be
ashamed OF our showing"
The Oregon Is a sample OF the rest OF our Navy.
and from the experience OF the present war there
can be little doubt that In a fair night she would
have overmatched the Cervera feet. More than
that II is evident that the Spanish feared her. or
they would have put themselves In her way, In
stead Of lodging about the Caribbean to avoid
Sampson,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-29
i"cAG SURGEONS EyAuINED

De Nsd,oa, r..a were examined yesterday by
:. 'e. hospital FOR resident and aynh,,,.. .,,ru.n,
~, 'ae institution, in llace of those whose terms
N SOON expire The successful ,bree ws,s Dr
BE n1 nGiT twa r Charlie Tag and Otto Heyd.man
sseacal College and the s,esr OF the Long Island
'y OF New-Yora ''"er Is from the Univer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-29
1HINhS HE HAS KILLED HIMSELF.

80 ''aiy Rosenberg. OF No s3 Throop- ave. yes
49, @'neu the police Of the Clymer-st. station to
49,. 49,. .-' husband. Henry Rosenberg. who has
Aiior. twenty-five years old The co,,n,e us,e ma
, lea eight months ago and Rosenherr's d,sannear-
s, his nome he s assrreI win his wife When ne
ioung wife now fsned greatly depressed and the
Ice sSe fo,d 70 ner home. after informing the POI
sas from friend. and j. ppostmarked Boston. II
RESPONDENT " mat city. He seemed 10 be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-29
BONDS FOR THE NEW BRIDGE.
A PROSPECT THAT THEY WILL BE ISSUED
AND THAT WORK ON THE STRUCTURE
WILL BE RESUMED.

n was reported the Eastern District ONCE
% the Ia st River Bridge engineers yesterday that
Controller Col~r Ind made arrangements for the
sale OF 81 900 OF bonds for the bridge. and
that the advertising will begin at an early day.
II was said that the bond issue for the bridge
would take precedence OF everything else.
Some time ago the Municipal Assembly asked the
Board OF Estimate for appropriation OF 100000
for the bridge that the uncompleted work
could he put In such condition that II would not
deieriorate from climatic changes while the opera
lions were suspended. II Is thought now that this
will not be necessary. as there is disposition TO
push the work on the structure The north pier on
the Manhattan side has been completed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-29
HELD HIN FOR HOMICIDE.

JUSTICE STEERS UAD NO ALTERNATIVE IN THE
JOHN DUNNE CASE.
John Dunno. the special policeman attached TO me
Flatbush District Telegraph Companys office. who
on Friday night accidentally shot the night OPERATOR
james Hilly. OF his intimate friends. was ar
raigned before Justice Steers in the Grant Street
Police Court yesterday charge OF homicide
He was nearly broken down with grief. and wept In
court His wife with him. Justice Steers
said
dunno. | am satisfied from what evidence have
that YOU are not guilty Of an attempt TO nJure
your friend but you responsible for his death.
and there is no alternative for but to hold you
Therefore you will be required to furnish 5000
bail until Thursday next" Henry Hesterberg
signed the bail bonds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-29
HENRY KEMPS WILL FILED.

In the surrogates ONCE for probate yesterday
was filed the will OF Henry Kemp. member OF the
Ncw-York Produce Exchange, VINO died on May is.
q, his home No 420 Monroe-st John Glcdhil! and
Thomas T. Shields. friends OF Kemp. who assisted
him TO retain his seat In the Exchange. receive the
a,,o.,ance which is paid on the death OF member
,., ~. Exchange Gratuity Fund Kemp says he
hss no right 10 ALLEVIATE by will or otherwise. bis
in the fund. but he asks the Exchahge OH
aat. 20 turn the money 10 Gedhill ana SnieIos
80 sra Also named ~ executors OF the Will LILY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-29
TWO MEN HAVE FATAL FALLS.

ONE KILLED AT HIS HOME|THE oihS'
PLrNGEs INTO THE RIVER
John Moloney ffty-e!ght years old. feh from 'lo
second landing his home. No. Al baitc-st''
RrookIyn last night striking head foremost on
the banisters OF the first floor. and was instantly
killed.
While Thomas Conroy thirty-hve years DID, was
walking a stringpiece at the Empire stores yes
terday afternoon. he fell into the river ana was
drowned The body not recovered ne hNea
AZ No 1886 Plymouth-st.. and leaves woo" anu
five children.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-29
MASONIC VETERANS MEET.

The Brooklyn Masonic Veterans held their nine
tv-eighth regular meeting last night at the Aurora
C;rata Cathedral in Bedford-ave Brief speeches
were made by George w. Brown. Frank a. Brock
wav Charles W Cowtan and Charles 4. Snow:
There was an exhibition drill by the Nostrand
Avenue Methodist Church cadets. undsr captain
4 p D. aheibloy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-29
4 CHTRCH'S DOUBLE JUBILEE.

From The Brooklyn Times
7, 10 not often that n church has such cause for
reioicing as has the Kent Street Reformed Church
in the Jubilee celebra ton that hes just come to an
end Ii Is Just fifty years since the Greenpoint
Reformed Church was organized with eight mem
hers a small number. but resolute In their adhe-
s,on ~ the Reformed faith. The Orchard"
hut n small place fifty years ago. but the men who
settled II and who have built II up 10 It's present
Who believed what they believed and we're ready
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-29
on hEfS MEDICAL Nsprcrop'

- Xe~s Board of hath has appointed Dr
B.r p,e as OF seVen;ytouth-s,. and 'r rbird.av.
rhr,is,s ses, medical inspector Of schools sr ,ec
s ,S So 49, s a sdyy, The schools in this
cge and St Patrcks Parocp1s no l2 at
Aonth and Nnety-nfth-st Ths ,s,ar school, at
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-29
DAMAGES FOR HER HUSBANDS DEATH

Isabel G. Bump OF No. III 81. Johns Place.
ceived a verdict in 5000 all she sued for In the
Supreme Court before Justice Dickey and jury
Yesterday against the New-York New Haven anil
Hartford Railroad Company. for the death Of her
husband Allen Bump. who was run over and killed
a, Derby Conn. January II. 1897. Bump was
crossing the railroad tracks in a carriage when he
was struck by a train running at high speed II
was alleged that there warning signal The
Sef.n-e was general denial and an allegation OF
negligence the part OF Bump
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-29
A Rug Event that may not occur again.

rs Reversible. mating mats, with borders at loets.
each, worth 2jcts
Is Reversible mating rugs, 214 H.. at lSot'., worth
4Octs ma
Is 8Os6O inch mating rugs with BORDERS ooe'''
worth 60cts. IN
100 36x72 inch fine mating rugs at ooc'S worm l'oo'
50 Ak II 7jcts worth OO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-29
20cts for W0men's 4OCtS Silk Gloves.

would think low iOc Blacks whites
all well sell them Tuesday
~
They tor gloves
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-29

Kemp who was adopted by Mt Kemp on Decem-
no, / 1896 lives a No. 40 MOnroe-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-29
Satisfying Silks at Satisfying Prices.

,I,.,s as a shadows
double Of quality and price
a.... ..o.u .,l ,;,.
stylish designs IN wave ana
70
at
Nhosh thoughtfIy and carefully VIII ma nine UIS e
prices are e lowest ' "''
81 Oyars2a n t
sill N
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22nca N hie
and sl
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2Oncl SILK bscA
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-29
Summary Cotton and Silk Shirt Waists.

Whatever the weather without the sun
radiant with ncWness and the season up-tc
IoCTS. FOR SCOTS. WAISTS
Thc,r eoual has never been sold Fancy lawn shrt
waists in assorted stripes, self detachable collar.
3oCTS. FOR 75CTS WAISTS.
SPLENDID lot Of percae waists in new plads, made
with whit. muslin detachable collar.
60CTS. INSTEAD or 100.
Good ginghsn waists in pretty checks, also f'ne per-
Gale w.sts in assorted stripes. exceptional value
oSCTS. INSTEAD or ! IS TO l.'s.
An assorted lot of fine .hrt waists all of prominent
makers. including the Derby IN nad'as, Iingham'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-29

6N9 4, ! 30 worth 1 90
l21l5 Il 4 30 worth \ 90.
These rugs are woven all IN one piece.
200 Yuilke Chinese Rugs, very durable rugs at 90cts
reduced from 90
500 Verandl Carpet Hassocks at 25ots, instead Of
50ct>.
Decorated and Plain porch screens at 4 price
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-29

Il pieces 50 inch Panama Cloth, good black and
very serviceable, worth Scots for 39ct,.
pieces A inch English Mohair Brliantine, good
weight and high lustre, worth 65cts for 49cts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-29

These Summer Dress Goods are worth
the prices speak for themselves; can you AFT
25 pieces American Tweeds and Fancy Sungs. re-
duccd from 3jots to lIcts
1s pieces all wool star checks, reduced from 5Oots 10
25ots.
% pieces silk and wool French Suitings reduced from
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-29
caQ1IMkE?&{aAN&M]
BROOKLYN.
Tuesday that will have become Monday.

NIGHT GOWNS
Good muslin gowns, 4embrodered insertions in yoke
full SIZE at 49cts, regular 79ots.
Cambric and muslin gowns, embroidery and lace
trimmed, 19ots. regular 10.
Can,hrc gowns il assorted STYLES. lace and enbrod-
.rv trimmed Empire. round or square neck al
9sctS regular | 45 and ! 81
choice LOT Of nansook and cambria gowns ''im-
med with valenclennes. point de Paris and Maltese
lace also fine embroidery made in variety OF
STYLES at I 80 and 9s regular " 10 20
PETTICOATS
Fine muslin and cambria pe,ooats, made with un-
brela rufile. trimmed with deep flounce OF emorold-
cry. 9SotS regular LOO
In finer materials. trimmed with lace and embroidery
J. 80 and / 9s regular 9S 10 20.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-29
200 Jardinieres for Scots.
Cameras and Photographic Supplies.
l.95 for 300 Oxford Ties.

Oxford Ties and
well made will
The patent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-29
Cotton and Cotton and Silk Fabrics.

These are new for summer wear, the
colorings and think moment Of the money
100 pieces fine qus,y American zephyrs In new styles
and oolorngs almost equal 10 the imported at double
the pnoe, at Gets.
IS pieces Handspun sutings in plain eoors stripes and
checks, the correct weight for present demand, sub
nantsl, soft and Pable, wonderful value, at lOets.
va,d
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-29
Day and Night Shirts for Men.

@oCTS. FOR THE 90 TO / so FANCY SHIRT.
3 styles OF shirts all Of them fancy Neglisee with
COLLAR and cuffs attached or without collars with
detached cuffs, and little lot Of stiff bosoms
,hI,, body and bosom alike. fancy with link
cuffs to match neck sizes IA TO Il inches, 90 to
so shirts 49cts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-29
Black Dress Goods at Luminous Price

Spices As inch French Surah serge, worth 75d'
Scots.
pieces 40 inch silk and wool Henrietta, regular
quality for 18ots.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-01
THE oVERMAN'S AFFAIRS.

Springfield Mass, Jan. 1.-The crcd-
ftors OF the Overman Wheel company,
which made an assignment early in tho
week. held meeting at Ch.copee Falls
Friday afternoon and decided upon "A
poliey which will result i'm placing tha
company back upon its feet once more
and the resumption OF work In the big
factory next week.
Creditors holding claims 20 the amount
OF upwards OF $500 900 OF the total in :
debtedness Of s6is.000 were unanimous
in their desire to give tho company every
opportunity 10 pay of the indebted
ness and continue the business.
BY the same agreement the creditors
bound Themselves 10 extend the time for
the payment Of all claims six IL. Is and
"a months from Dec. 81. 1897. the indebt-
edness 10 be paid in equal installments
at the times named with interest. The
trustee Henry n. Bowman. Is authorized
TO conduct the business with the advice
and direction OF the committee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-01
Fall River Mills Have Big
Stock Of Cloth.
LARGEST in SEVEN YEARS
Lowest Price Reached In History Of
the Production.
CONDITION AT NEW BEDFORD.

Fall River, Mass, Jan. 1.-The annual
print cloth statement issued by Clinton
v. S. Remington shows the largest stock
OF goods on hand at the close of any year
since 1890. there being 1850 900 pieces is
this market alone, against .S02. 900 pieces
IN year ago, an increase Of $4,000 pieces
during the past II months. The produc-
ton for the year is 10,74S,000 pieces,
against 10.055,00O pieces, an increase OF
G93. 900 pieces. but 342, 900 pieces less than
was produced In 1895. The stock on hand
at the close of each year for the past six
years was as follows: 1892. 7000 1893.
$4,000 pieces; 1894. 10000 pieces; 1895.
PSI, 900 pieces; 1896. 1902. 900: 1897, 1885,
600 pieces.
The sales for the year as per the weekly
reports were 100000 pieces OF odds"
and 2.S54.00O pieces Of 64x64 print cloths.
a total OF 1870 900 pieces. The highest
price obtained during the year was
2 11-16 cents and the lowest was pa cents,
an average OF 2.4s435 cents. The aver
age for the five previous years was:
1896, 2.4375; 1895. 2.S745 1894, 2.7627; 1898,
3.2950: 1892, 3.41s0.
The amount of cloth sold for future
delivery at the close OF the year is 1,144.-
600 pieces, against 1,001. 600 pieces sold
for delivery at the close of 1896 The
stock In the country at the close of each
year for the past 10 years was: 1883,
10000 pieces; 1889. 900 pieces; 1890,
$4,000 pieces: 1891. 27s00O pieces; 1892,
5000 pieces, 1898, $40. 600 pieces: 1894. 21i,-
900 pieces; 1895, AGA, 900 pieces: 1896, ., 300,-
000 pieces 1897, $4,000 pieces.
Although the lowest price in the his
tory of the trade has been reached dur
ing the past year and prevails today,
the average price for the past year is a
trine better than the average for 1896.
The largest single weeks sale on record
was that OF 1,196.O00 pieces during the
week ending Feb. Is. Two weeks later,
the bottom mark for the year was
-reached. the sales being but 19. 900 pieces.
Curtailment OF production was begun in
February and lasted until May. and
again during July and August there was
some curtailment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-01
CONDITION IN NEW BEDFORD.


New Bedford. Mass, Jan. 1.-Notice
OF the cut-down was posted Friday.
There was a meeting of the executive
committee of the Spinners' union last
evening at which the men who are out
of employment were paid Off The sit
uation was discussed i'm an informal
way, and the general sentiment MAS that
the cut t-down would be resisted. Sec
retary Ross does not think there would
be the slightest doubt but that the spin
ners would strike. He has called a
meeting of the executive committee for
tonight. at which time arrangements
for a general meeting of the union will
be made and the matter OF striking win
be determined one way or another. The
spinners are in excellent condition
financially and well prepared to make
Q long and bitter fight against the man
ufacturers.
Twelve members have been added TO
the executive committee of the weavers
union, and Secretary Hart says he is
positive the weavers will strike. There
Is not a single mill i'm New Bedford but
which can be proven by us to have cut
down at the very least IL percent dur
ing the last year" he said. I'm face
of such profits as are made in the Hath
way and Acushnet mills do they think for
one moment that the help will tolerate
q cut down? They paid 16 percent
dividend and they are building additions
every year. The Grinnell mill, with divi-
dends OF IL percent. have also been max
ing additions To their plant
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-01
PAWTUXET.
Balls and Watch Meetings Held on N:w
Years Eve.

A grand masquerade bali was held in
Union hall, Lakewood. last evening under
the direction of Ernest Hargraves, leader
of the Hargraves orchestra. The prize
given to the best dressed individual in
the hall was won by Dir. Charles Har-
graves and the most comical dressed per-
son was Mr.. l.. Dragon. Mr.. Charles
Hnrgraves represented ballet girl Mr..
Browning represented tramp to perfec-
tion. The hall was we'll filled and the
part, danced the old year out. Music was
furnished bv Hargraves orchestra, Charles
Williams, prompter.
The Pawtuxet Wheelmen watched tho
old year depart at their headquarters on
Broad street. A number Of the mem bers
were present and good time was en-
joyej, playing games and sin oinR.
Strange things are found at tho bottom
OF the river or mt least Charles Allen
thinks so. Mr.. Allen or "Old Boy Gus"
as he is known Ia an old fisherman. Yes
terdav he went out as usual to the oyster
beds ana at the first haul he landed q
bottle of beer, evidently none the worse
for Its lodging place. He dipped again
and much 10 his surprise hauled In a
jumbler in good condition. Both the
articles were covered with oysters.
The Young Peoples Society OF Chris
ttnp Endeavor held watch meeting in
the Free Baptist Church last evening. A
large number of the members were pres
emf
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-01
BRISTOL.
Mortars and Shells For BabbItt Post.
Epworth League Election.

The niortars and shells given TO Rabbit,
Post. No. 10, q. A. r., by the government,
have arrived, and AZ the next meeting the
post will determine where they will be locat.
ed.
The annual election of the Junior Epworth
League OF the State Street M. K. church took
place last evening, with the following result
superintendent, Miss T.. q. Luther; presi-
dent, Abby NJ. Coggeshall first vice presi-
dent. Edith Maxfleld: second vice president,
Louise Dunbar; third vice pr esident, Bessie
Carey fourth vice president Lizzie Pitts:
secretary, Leah Young; treasurer, Nellie
Thompson.
The usual watch service at the State Street
M e. church WAS attended by n large mum
Der OF members OF the church ana n pleasant
time enjoyed.
Registration closed last evening with 79l en-
rolled, against s70 for the year 1890.
The annual meeting OF the sunday school
or the State Street NJ. f. church win be held
on Sunday next, when the officers for the en-
suing year will be elected
The first meeting of the Bristol Choral So
oiety for rehearsal viii b held next Thursday
evening at st. Micnasls chapel, at z :45 O'Clock,
under The direction OF N. Is. Sprague.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-01
MARKET VERY DULL

Fall River, Mass, Jan. 1.-The print
cloth market for the last week OF the
year shows a decreased production by
reason of the stoppage Of the mills on
Christmas day. $4,000 pieces being
turned of. The sales were 13s. 900
pieces, OF which $4,000 were regulars
and the balance. $4,000 pieces. odds.
The deliveries are mainly nearby fu-
lures. $4,000 pieces being spots and o.
600 pieces futures. The stock on hand
Is $4,000 pieces and the market in very
duh at > IA cents.
The value of the total mlne raj and
metal production OF the United states
for 1897 amounted to S,62 06l lO6. o,
which $3.50. l52 was Tor metals aud
s50i,CVa sst Tor nOn-nstals. These fig
urss show total Increase of us 2su g2S
over 1886. The most prominent item
was coal. The plgiron product was the
iargcst ever rrcduccd