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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15
AUBURN.

A short time ago young man very
we'll dressed. and giving his name as
Allen Parker. claiming to be an agent
for the Boston Studio of Providence put
in an appearance In tho village and pro-
csedsd TO relieve the LADY of the house
OF as much money az he coald. He visited
a number of places and succeeded fairly
we'll. Durlng his tour no went to the
residence Of Mr. X. 4. Champliu. Mrs.
Champlin answered the boil and the
young man stated that he was going
around collecting photographs ana max
ing crayon portraits from them. Hs said
his firm had given him permission To give
six OF thsss crayon portraits away free OF
charge in every village, and as Mrs.
Champiin's was tbs first place he had
called, he would make her present Of one
If sne would furnish the photograph.
After an investigation IL was found that
be told this story To every one be saw.
lie succeeded IN getting the photograph
and then when asked If there was frame
went with the portrait he replied that
there was not but one could be bought
so as To be sure she would call for the por-
trait. After he had received the dollar ne
tore of the ticket, and handing it to her
hurried away before she GOULD read It,
When she had read il she found that it
stated that she would buy.a frame costing
a large sum. After inquriDR among the
neighbors she learned that she was not
the only one who had given the fellow
money They decided To 60 To The studio
and get thier photographs. This they did
but were told they had no such pictures
as they described. and Furthermore no
such person as Allen Parker was in their
employ. Mr.. Burdick, brother to Mrs.
Champlin, went TO police headquarters and
stated his trouble. The chief told him TO
90 back to the studio aud demand the
picture and If he did not get it to come
back to him. This he did. and when he
stated that the police had sent him ther',
he received his Photograph very quickly.
The Guild conndctsd with the Episcopal
Church held a special meeting at tho
residences of Mrs. William T.. Cross on
Wellington avenue last evening. The
business was TO arrange for an entertain
ment TO be- given In Masonic hall next
week.
A pleasant surprise party was held at
the residence, of Miss Phillips on Thurston
street last evening, the ocassion being her
2sth birthday. There was large number
of friends present. and good time was
enjoyed by all. A collation. was served.
A special meeting Of the Auburn Pub
lie Library Association has been called
for tomorrow night Mt tho high school
building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15
CoNsoRTED WITH DEMOCRATS.

Cleveland, o., Feb. .5.-The Tippecanoe
club board OF directors, i'm an answer to
the petition of Mayor McKisson. Senator
Burke and Representatives Mason and
Bramley seeking To restrain the club
from expelling them as members OF the
organization. says that the accused
members OF the club on joining the body
agreed to sustain the honor of the or
Ganization. and that they did not sus-
tain the integrity OF the club by con-
sorting with Democrats at the house
and senate caucus at Columbus. Mayor
McKisson is charged with temptine
other members to betray their respective
duties as Republicans
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15
KIDNAPPING OF Won DER AHE.

ST. Louis. Mo-, Feb. 15.-some time
ago Mark Baldwin, the baseball pitcher.
filed suit In the st. Louis circuit court
to secure the payment OF the judgment
In Pittsburg secured against Chris Won
Der Abe. the baseball msgnate. Mon
day afternoon Won Der Abe filed an
amended answer. claiming $50. 600 dam
ages for being removed from Missouri
against his will.
The kidnapping OF Won Der Abe vos
brought officially to the attention OF the
ST. Louis grand jury. A report on tho
case will be made later.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15
FLAGBEARER DROPPED.
First Man TO Fall When Martins Depu-
ties Attacked the Strikers.


ties Attacked the Strikers.
Wilkesbarre, Pa, Feb. 15.-Marcy
Cuncavage testified at the deputies trial
yesterday that he was marching with
the strikers at West Hazelton when the
sheriff seized him. He begged to be let
30. whereupon the sheriff said: you
seem to be good fellow; you had better
get away from this as there is going TO
be big trouble here today" Continuing,
witness said that when the strikers ar
rived at Lattimer he was about 20 feet
behind the marchers. He then heard
the sheriff give the order to Fire" and
a shot followed. The shot came from
near where the sheriff stood.
George Rescter, in a long story OF the
shooting, brought out fact not given
before. that at the firing of the first shot
the flagbearer at the head of the column
OF strikers fell dead in the ditch border
ing the road. The witness did not know
the mans name. He saw two other men
wounded while running away.
Andrew Sivar said after the volley
fired by the deputies at Lattmer large
number of them ran after the strikers
and kept firing as they ran. Under a
severe REORGANIZATION ne finally
stated that he was at an artesian we'll
at Harwood when the firing took place
This well is quite out of sight of any
part OF the scene.
Thomas Raczick, speaking about the
meeting at Harwood the night before the
shooting, said delegate, Joseph Cal
tick, came over from Lattimer and asked
them TO march over there the next day
and invite the men employed there TO
join the strike The giving of this dele
gates name is new evidence. RacziAs
told about seeing several men fall He
knew one, Steve Urach, who was killed
and was near him when he was shot
This closed the evidence for the day
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WOMAN SUFFRAGE CRUSHED.

Boston, Feb. 15.-Ought not to pass
was reported by the committee on man
ufactures on the bill TO require gas con-
sumers to be informed of the reading OF
| meters when taken by an agent of the
gas company.
Leave to withdraw was reported by
the committee on military affairs on the
petition of James III. Melen of Worces-
ter to prevent persons who are exempt
from military duty from holding com
missions in the militia in certain cases;
on supplying the militia with an i'm
proved firearm; ought not to pass on
allowing officers to retire on the highest
rank held by them. instead of on the
rank held by them at the time OF retire
ment.
The committee on manufactures ia
vorably reported in the house a bill that
inspectors Of gas meters shall examine
appliances designed to prevent the es-
cape of gas from unlighted burners.
They shall recommend and officially ap-
prove some appliances to the board of
gas and electric light commissioners and
the board shall compel owners of build
ings in which gas is used to place such
appliances and maintain them on all
burners.
The house yesterday afternoon fell
with crushing force on woman suf-
frage," sweeping ii from the field i'm
rout such as old observers said had not
befallen IL since it's earliest efforts at
recognition In this state. The tidal
wave of defeat was so overwhelming
that the valiant defenders of the lost
cause fighting bitterly to the last ditch
were unable to get a rollcall, an al
most unheard of rnnnlsn
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15
CAN'T DENY IT.
when the Facts are Brought Home to
Us-And by Our Neighbors. Too
They Are Providence Facts.


They Are Providence Facts.
A wholesome suspicion is one OF our
characteristics as a people. In matters
worthy OF Investigation, we want real,
tangible facts regarding 1t. The word
OF those we know, the nearby evidence
obtainabe, are generally what we most
dcsire. When we call on a neig Dor, o
man Of business at that, and say, "You
have had some experience with so-and-
90; what do you think OF it?" and the
snswer is: sJust the thing. know, oe.
Sausc have tried IT." IT goes q long way
IN helping our decision. This is always
the case with Doan's Kidney Pills. Every.
body who has used them for any kidney
somplainf will tell you .'they are lust
the thing" Why? Because they do tho
~ork every time, and In all disordered
conditions OF the Kidneys. The proof lies
with your neighbors Many have been
cured in Providence, and are ready to
tell you or anyone inqulring.
Mr.. J. +. Mowry, OF No. % Burgess
street, says: III made a very careful study
OF the human organs, ana knew for some
time that my kidneys were disordered.
] had terrible pains in my side and back,
and after remaining in one position for a
time IT hurt 10 move. Frequently ! was
30 bsd that doctors had TO oe consulted.
Only temporary relief was obtained.
However, tad the same experience with
. number OF medicines. / knew per-
fectiy we'll what was the matter, but
couldn't hnd anything TO help me, until
finally / saw Doan's Kidney pills sdver-
tised and determined to try them.
got Q box at Lothrop's drug store, and
rue rTruft was wonderful. tried
snytb ng that operated so quietly and
qpIcxiy NV pains and aches wsre very
socn gone, and ] was as well ss ever"
IDosn's Kidney Pilis for sale by sll
dealers. Price Sd Csuts. Ngiltd by Eos
sr-Hiitnsh Co, Buffalo. y. ", sole
agents for the L. = Remember the
bems Deans, and take no other.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15
PAWTUXET.

The COMMITTEES appointed nt the last meet.
ing Of the Volunteer Fire Corppany No | 20
rurchssc POOL table has succeeded In buy.
mg one AN : T. Is nov located in the apparatus
ro0n.-lLl2hoped Co soon- -hArs-a shooting
eatery sxed up ia Tho hssemeat for The uss
~ tho mon.
Mr.. Pelog Rhodes Of Bridge street s. seti
OUsiv ill With ana attack ~ Pneumonia
kisha kcn wh' las llr,n lick with scail,,
fcvsr far soine time hes grown worse within
ihe past fcw days. anh = consultation - phy
ticisns was held 10 consider his case.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15
AGAINST DISCRIMINATION.

Cleveland. o., Feb. 15.-As n result
OF the senate trust investigation. Sem
n'or Burke has prepared a bill directed
AGAINST the STANDARD Ol company. Sem
a'or Burke said; The senate COM
mittee has collected abundant evidence
showing that the railroads are discrim- :
mating i'm favor OF the Standard and
against other shippers, The evidence
shows that this discrimination amounts
to 20 percent on part carloads"
The bill makes IL unlawful for any rail-
road TO make rates discriminating in
favor Of any shipper. 1t is provided
that the law so into effect July I. 1898
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15
KIDNAPPING ATTEMPTED.

Kingston. IA. (via Bermuda). Feb.
i5.-An attempt was made late saturday
evening 60 kidnap Prince Clarence. Tor.
merly chief of the Mosquito Territory.
who is now living here as a pensioner
Of the British government. The at
tempt ie believed TO have been the re-
suit OF Nicaraguan lnstigation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15
LOUIS BEBNABE SELECTED.

Madrid, Feb. 15.--Louls Polo Bernabc.
whose father served Spain az one time
"a minister in Washington. is Go be the
successor OF the blundering De Lone.
That decision was reached Monday at a
meeting Of the cabinet.
IL was voted to convene the cortes
shortly and 20 issue the call for the elec.
tion March 20
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15
THE VIAVI CURE
CdtaTrh, Pile and Uterine Trouble.
OFFICE. LEDEREH BUILDING.
Room 307. 130 Mathewson 1T
fs-tu tn sat-lm

structed to consider the possibility Of
an extension OF the business in Georgia.
and report thereon al some future meet
ing OF the corporation"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15

ItchinF, Burning SKIN Diseases =
Relieved 10 day. Eczema, salt Rheum.
barnsrs Itch aud all eruption of tba
skin quickly relieved nnd speedily cured
instant comfort in ocss uf ftortns. Bi-sd
inR or Blind Pilcs and Will cure In from
thTc 20 six nights 20 cents sold bv
Handing a BlsndinV. 5f-bs Weyboss.
street, Gsorgr 1 Clsnin * Co, e9 10 ~
south Main street, Hall & LYON.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15
FARMERS DOUBLE CRIME.

81. Joseph, Mo. Feb. 15.-waltsr
Denny wealthy farmer. who lately
removed here with his family from
Ringgold county. Iowa, shot his wife
In the head and then fired ball through
his own heart. Denny Is dead and his
wife is dying. IL is said that Denny
attempted TO transfer his real estate
In Iowa without his wlfes knowledge.
forging her name TO the instrument.
she discovered the trick and when she
threatened to SUE Tor divorce Denny
committed the deed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15

Old Hesident-"An' how nony childer how.
yezT'
New Nelehbor-"Foive; tree br me hus-
binds foirst wolfe an two by me foirst bus.
binds sicond wife PUCK.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15

CURE 4 COLD IN oNE DAY
Take Laxative Rromo Quinine Tablets Al
druggists refund the money NJ ~ fails TO cure
s5c. The genuine has L. B. .. on each tablet
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15
GENERAL MENTION.

The charter members OF the proposed FIRE
company in the vicinity of Merino met last
evening, whom ten more young men added
their names 10 the list. There has been no
name selected for the new company. The pro.
n,otsrs of the much needed company are meet
ing with excellent success, and the residents
as well rs the merchants. promise their hearty
support in the movement.
The Laurel Hill Polo Club. the strongest
amateur club of PawtucSet, will make an Of
fort to play the olney Vile club in Woods Hall
this evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15

in the furnishing of News
is important in a news
paper. The people ex-
pect to find all the News
that has turned up since
the last reading in their
favorite newspaper.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15

Women's Cambria wrappers, new
spring patterns, made with ruffis
fancy woke. made for a 96c.
Fhluc; ht ........ ..................,...
Woinen's Percale Wrappers, fancy
yoke, and worth sl.25; at.........
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15
Wrappers.

A needy manufacturer in want Of cash sold
out his stock of wrappers at a big loss.
NOTE THESE PRICE.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15

experience daily demon
stsates that confidence is
not misplaced
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15
MEppINa AT sT. THoMAs'.

Francis Kleber and Alice Hackett. wen
known among the younger folks Ct Manton
we're married by the Rev. Father Carroll at sS
Thomas Church yesterday. Councilman M.
j. Kelley of North Providence was the best
man. and Miss Sadie Hackott was the brides.
maid. After the ceremony the newly welded
couple drove to the photograph studio OF
Thomas Mills a. Son, whore they had their
photographs taken in their bridal costumes ana
then started for New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15

suit OF Nlcaraguan lnstigation
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-30
A wOMAN'S CHARITY.
And After All She Found She Had Made
n Mistake.

From the Washington Star.
The Mt. Pleasant man dropped off the
elbow car and hurried along down a
west side street home as IL he thought
IT vas the best place on earth. And IL
was TO him. for he has a wife who is
one of the best and kindest women the
Lord ever directed into the pleasant
paths of that suburb. When he had
reached the house and had stretched
himself in a comfortable place to have
a bit of otium cum dignitate ere the
Dime hour. his wife came out to see
IL he were all right and to chat with
him "a moment on the affairs OF the day.
Anything happened to stir up the
country out this way since l left?" he
inquired good naturally.
Nothing l recall now" she replied
placid2y. Yes" she added. "a soldier
called this morning and asked for some
thing to- eat or a little money"
"A scLdier?' repeated the husband.
How do you know he was a soldier"
He had on a brown linen coat. like
the soldiers wear"
That is hardly a safe sign, my dear"
But he told me he was one" she in
sisted, Inc there was a tone of pain I'm
her voice. as II she felt hurt that her
husband could think 40 harshly of one
Of the nations suffering defenders.
What did he tell you. dear?" he
asked very kindly.
He told me he was with Dewey at
Santiago" she said almost Triumphant
ly.
How was that?" asked the man.
Why" she ran on. -he told me he
was with Dewey at Santiago, and he
told me how the battle was won and
how he was a cavalryman and his horse
threw him and famed him. but ne stiIl
fought on and the flag fioated at last
over a defeated enemy. | don't thfnk 7
ever heard a more thrilling tale. and 7
gave him all he could eat. the poor.
brave fellow. and a half dollar besides.
II was all ] had or l would have given
him a dollar"
Did he tell you all that. dearie?" he
smiled tenderly.
Something there was i'm his manner
that made her suspicious. and for n
moment she looked at him fxedly and
thinking hard.
George she exclaimed at last.
c%lutching at his sleeve. '1t wasn't Dew
ey at Santiago. was IT."
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-30
AT THE SIGN OF THE HAM.
He Was Lying and Was willing to Adj
nit IL.

nit IL.
From the Washington Star.
The stranger on a train in Illinois fell
into conversation with a well-dressed
young man, who seemed to be able to
furnish the information he sought.
do you know Chicago?" he inquired,
with "A little t~repidatiou. as one will in
making a start.
quite well" responded the young
man. easily.
What kind of a place is it?"
Finest ON earth"
Pretty lively, isn't it?'
The racket keeps up &c hours a day"
rs 1t larger han ST. Louis?"
Twenty times and the back wards
yet to hear from"
How does it compare with New
York;"
1T doesn't. New York can't hold a
candle to IT,"
Good business there"
by jumps. there's moro meat sold out
OF Chicago In "A week than would feed
the world a month. n dry goods
enough tn put clothing on the backs
of every man. woman and child in the
western hemisphere. and chairs enough
to furnish seats for the standing armies
OF the entire earth. and an on down the
line in every branch of trade"
How Is IL morally2'
IT furnishes America with me ulk or
her Sunday school teachers.
Have plenty 81 money there?"
They've got Ii to burn. You've heard
of the great Chicago fire? Well. that
was what was burning"
DO you live in Chicago
mo. My home is in ST. Louis. Born
and raised there"
Say. young fellow" interrupted a
man I'm the next seat. who had been list
ening. what are you giving the gentle
man."
The young man took the intruder to
one side.
YOU keep your hands of" he said.
earnestly: I'm entered in the Champion
Liar contest. and I'm pTactiCing. You
understand"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-30

him. He said at that time he had been
hit with an axe and that he was hit
from ehind Witness asked where II
occurred and CavanauEh replied he did
not know. and did not know how he
came to be in the locality. Witness
asked what became OF his money.
watch and clothes and he said he did
not know. Witness said Cavanaugh
brought his girl to his house to be
taken car of. Witness gave IL as his
opinion that Cavanaugh was held up
and pushed into Bakers cabin. Chris
+. Cavanaugh, brother of the deceased.
was called. but he knew nothing of
the case
Officer Leyden was recalled and asked
IL he knew what time the matter was
first reported to the police. and he said
he thought Il was the Sunday following
the day of the assault The witness
saw ~Cavanaugh in a resort on Galena
street abou 2 o'clock Saturday morn
ing, fouu or five hours prior to the time
the assault occurred. At that time
Cavanaugh was considerably intoxl-
Gated. Witness gave II as his opinion
hat Cavanaugh was not robbed, but
rather that he was drinking and SIM
ply wandered to the locality and got
into Bakers cabin.
II took but a few minute for the
jury to reach n verdict. Cavanaugh
was about IS years of age. was very
well known and was regarded as a very
capable miner. He leaves a wife and
one child. a daughter. 81 months Did.
His other relatives here are three
brothers. James, John and Chris, and a
sister. Mrs. r.. j. Ball. Both parents
are living and residing in California.
The mother is expected to arrive here
Saturday, and the funeral will be held
Sunday afternoon from the residence
of the sister in Centerville.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-30
TROUBLE ETHER WAY.
Chorus Girls Papa Had Fun with a
Dude.

He had caught the youth in the al
ley leading to the stage entrance to the
theater. and his grip was no gentle one,
says the Chicago Post.
Let go of me, fellow" exclaimed
the youth. You'll wrinkle my coat;
that's what you'll do II o don't look
out"
say" returned the gruff one. with
out deigning to notice the protest.
"ain't you the felly that sent a big
bunch of roses to the girl i'm blue on
the right end of the front line Of the
chorus?"
what IL I did, fellow 30 answered
the youth, making a valiant attempt
to he brave and evidently believing the
term fellow" the most terrible he could
use under the circumstances.
"Ain't you the felly that sat In the
second row on the aisle" persisted the
gruff one.
what if I amp" demanded the
youth. Just you let me go or I'll call
a policeman"
"What If you are?' echoed the gruff
one. We'll. If you are I want to know
what vbu mean by trying TO firt with
my daughter. See? M I'm going to
find out, too, and don't you forget it"
Your daughter" exclaimed the
youth. beginning to see real trouble
ahead. Your daughter! I-I-Why,
me good fellow, I wasn't trying to lirt
with your daughter"
You wasn't"
Certainly not. 1t was all a mistake.
] assure you. Florist must have got it
wrong, you know"
Sure"
why, certain. The girl the second
from the end was the one had my
eye on"
Ohio said the gruff one. You'd
give a pretty girl like my daughter the
so-by for a little dried up thing like
that, would you? You come here to
pick out a pretty girl to send some
flowers to, and then won pass right
over a regular beaut like my Lizzie and
take a scrawny thing of "a hats been
in the chorus is years? Well. | guess
not. If | don't lick the tar out of you
it'll be BECAUSE some policeman gets
here too quick. If / don't teach you
not to slight my daughter with your
flowers and your notes, I'll just
about
Just at this j%uncture the fun began.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-30
STRUCK BY A ROCK.
Jacob Mstson Also Has a Bad Fall and
L. Badly Hurt.

Jacob Matson. a miner employed at
the Rarus mine, was painfully and pos
sibly very gravely injured about mid
night last night by being hit on the
hea by a falling rock and getting a
bad fall. Matson vas climbing a lad
der in a raise when a good-sized rock
came down and struck him on the top
Of the head. The blow stunned him
and knocked him from the ladder.
Other workmen helped him to the sta
ton and he was sent to the surface.
Murray e. Freund's ambulance was
summoned and he was taken to the
hospital. where IL was oun he had
sustained a bad scalp wound and had
been injured internally, but how serl-
ously cannot be ascertained yet. 1t is
thought that the internal injury Is not
grave. but later developments may
prove IL TO be so.
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Might rs Well Give Tn.

From the Chicago Journal.
An Iowa judge was telling stories in
a hotel lobby. and he related an anus
Ing incident that had occurred in his
court when a colored man was brought
up for some petty ~offense. The charge
was read. and as the statement the
state of Iowa against o Jones'" was
read i'm a loud voice. the colored mans
eyes bulged nearly out of their sockets.
and he seemed perfectly overcome with
terror and establishment. When he was
asked If he had anything to say, or
out:
well. yo' honah, ef dc whole state o.
Iowa is agin' this one pore niger, Use
gwine to give up right now"