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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-15
THE TYPO CONVENTION.
A Number Of Resolutions Adopted
at TOdaY's Session.
Government Control OF Railroads, Tele-
graphs AMI Tel; phones Urged.

The first session Of the second day OF
the convention OF the New England
Typographical Union opened promptly at
10 O'Clock this forenoon In Journal hall,
ana after President Motiit made y state
ment about the afternoon session and the
banquet this evening. the delegates set
tied Down to the consideration o. he re-
ports OF the committees On the different
resolutions offered at yesterdays session.
A telegram from the local union congrar-
uiatina delegate Mcdonald on his cleo
tion rs a member of the City Council OF
North Adams was reao and cheereu.
The report of the committee adversely
on the resolution that delegates 20 the
next nnual convention OF the Inter
national Typographical Union urged the
selection Of a member Of the New Eng
land Union for q Oh ief Office WAS adopted.
A mum Der Of resolutions in regard to the
use of the union 1atel were adopted, tho
nest important OF which was in regard
TO the use OF this label on school books.
A rousing resolution approving the
action Of the government In regard TO
the Cuban war was unanimously passed.
and 90 we're resolutions in favor OF the
government control or railroads, tele-
graph and telephones against the pas-
sage of the ticket brokerage law by Coz
Rress. In favor OF the reduction OF the
per capita tax by the I~nternational Union,
thankiuQ tins American Federation CT
Labor for its assistance In settling dim
~culties. that the next international oon-
vention settle the apprenticeship matter
end resolutions in honor Of the momor
Of Bernard b. Allen.
The Afternoon sesston was as busy o
n as the morning one, n the session
closed after officers were elected and the
place of meeting OF the next convention
had peen decided upon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-15
Statistics From the Bay
State Bureau.
EARNINGSLESS THAN IN'92
The Cost Of Living Measurably Re-
duced In Is Years.
PRICES OF GROCERIES LOWER.

Boston, June 15.-Chief Wadlin OF tho
Massachusetts, bureau OF labor statistics
makes public a report which will be Of
great interest TO labor organizations
and others interested In economic ques-
tions. 1t gives q comparison OF wages
paid in 23 OF the trades from 1850 to the
close of 1897. Tables are also given show
ing the cost OF breadstufYs. provisions
and rents during the past 81 years. The
figures have been made upon q gold
basis. in order to eliminate from the
comparison a misleading element due to
inflated currency values.
The tables, as a whole, show that these
trades have suffered the following per-
oentage Of reduction. comparing the
wages of 1879 and 1897: Agricultural
iaborers, 1888; blacksmiths, 2.6e; boots
and shoes, 6.33: cabinet making, s.37;
carriage makers. n 80; clothing (ready-
made), 10: machines and machinery,
21.97. Since 1881 these trades have been
reduced the following percentages:
Blacksmiths. 2.32; clothing (readymade),
1874; hosiery. 1923; leather, 4.62; ma
chimes and machinery, 34.47: metals ana
metallic goods, 29.14; musical instru-
ments, 1.6s.
From 1881 to 1897 these trades have had
their wages advanced by the percentage
given: Agricultural laborers, 2.70; boots
and shoes, 7.59: building trades. 1912:
carpetings. Ss.0s; carriages. so: cotton
goods. 1.5s; glass. 1894; musical instru-
ments, 1859; printing. 3l.04; rubber
goods and elastic fabrics. 31.75; stone.
4.ss; straw goods. 1881; wooden goods,
+.s3. The tables Indicate q higher rate
of wage in 1897 than in 1881. On the
other hand, with the exception of the
building trades and carpetings. wages
were lower in 1897 than in 1872.
To show whether wages have actually
decreased or advanced. Chief wadlin
makes a comparison between the cost of
breadstuffs and provisions. His figures
demonstrate that all the articles ciassi-
fed as groceries show lower prices In
1897 thar in 1881, with the single excep-
ton Of Rio coffee. which has advanced
in price. Provisions are also lower in
1897 than in 1881. with the exception Of
the higher grades Of beef. veal outlets
and mutton chops. Prices for all classes
Of groceries and provisions were higher
In 1872 than in 1897. with the exception of
cornmeal and mutton chops. Cornmeal
advanced from 1872 to 1897, H. 3 percent;
mutton chops. 3l.45. Taken az q whole,
the tables show decrease Of 80 percent
In the price of groceries since 1872 and Of
1852 in the price Of provisions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-15
HOUSE RANSACKED.
Robbers visit the Residence Of Mr..
Hartwell.


Mr.. Hartwsll, wife Of Frdd srick w.
Hartwsl. treasurer Of the General Fire
Exit xuishss Co. snd hsr son, came up
from her stmnsx homs at Bbattonwoo
yestsA@ay md wsnt - hsr sstidsncs, n
Psradp strsss and upon stspriIg into the
dinindnroom found furniture and silver
ware topsy-turvy condition. On GO
ipg iuto the sleeping rooms Mrk Hartwell
found the same state of ~affairas for every
pioseth drawer and trunk had b0on smptied
of its 1pontenTs, which were spread about
tko*nobf1. Mrs.. l1artwerl notih6d her hus-
baud. Ind 10 EepWrsd the ease TO the de-
leotivs{ departmout. Dsteetive Niokerson
was sskt " tie hsuss, and found that an
sntsnpee ahad bsen elected BY forcing
opon 3 small window on she north side,
g ths catch Of this window had been
brokopt Tbe marks Of . chisSl or jimmy
wero plhinly seen ON the lower sill. SO
:ar tks> oniy tkings missing ere . gold
wsteh, , few small silver spoons and go
I'D n004WV~H I.II 1"H 1HU MN N.Ht
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-15
DECLARED ELECTED.
Con tinued From Page 4
In Joint Assembly.

At this point the governor and Senate
joined the Houss IN joint assembly.
The rolls Of the Senat b House were
called and the records Of both bre inches
were read, showing that Nelson
w. Aldrich of Providence. had received a
majority Of the votss of each for United
STATES Sen ator.
Gov. Dyer thereupon declared Nelson
w. Aldrich elected II. &. Senator for six
years beginning March 4 1893, and the
joint assembly dissolved.
Both branchea then assembled in grand
comm ittee. Senator hoxsis nominated
for Judge for the third U dicial disty lot
John W.. Sweeney Of Westerly.
senator BAbcock Nominated Oliver H.
Williams.
The result of the b~slloting was Sweeney
50. Williams 20, and Mr.. sweeney was de-
clared elected.
At 1865 the Eeuse took q rscsss until 8
y. m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-15
CONDITION OF
The TEMERARIO

Assumption. Paraguay. June Is. via
0slveston. Textile commission q
poinosd By the government OF Paraguay
- To Instance Of tho United States con-
eul y inquire into the exact condition OF
ne Spanish torpedo boat Tsmerario, now
- ehess waters. reports hat It is impcs-
sibIe for her 80 pat TO sea. The commits
sion also resolved not to place any limit
upon the time she 10 to repair I'm, ss GER
tain portions OF her machinery are want
ing and must be shipped to her from
nnroad.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-15
WERE SENT
FROM PORTSMOUTH

Foftsmouth, N. a., June 15.-Privatss
JanN Burke and Thomas Wallace, the
former Of whom was reported killed
md ths latter fatally injured during the
engagement ~ Guantanamo yesterday
wsre ssns from the naval station here.
WalaeA while hsrs. was secretary to Maj.
Meed He, WA vary well liked By his
companions who characterized him o. .
fearless man, and one who oftsn expressed
. wish to ct at she Spaniards. The mon
n Company Dare oil from this section and
Capt WI. epicer, who Is In command, 10
. q the oldest men in the service.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-15
CONGRESSIONAL

Senate Orders IN Investigation Of Prac-
tfces Of INSCRIPTIONS Lobbyists.
Washington. June 15.-At yesterdays
session Of the enate the resolution of
Mr.. Lodge. that an inquiry be made into
the disposition made of the Methodist
book concern claim, which was paid re-
Gently by congress. was adopted with
out division. In the course OF the de-
bate upon 1t. Mr.. Morgan charged that
the resolution was insincers ana had
been drawn for political effect. He had
been informed that q claim of 13oe, 900
paid recently by congress to the estate
Of John Roach had been lobbied through
congress and that the lobbyist had re-
ceived 50 percent OF the money.
This may be mere fustian," said Mr..
Morgan. There may be no truth In 1t,
but 1 want to bring II 70 the attention
OF the senate Let us strike q lire and
follow 1t put. I've become a medium
now. If we are to this matter
of investigating claims let us go to the
bottom of 1t. Let us investigate the
Roach claim too. I'm not going to effer
an amendment to this resolution, but I
denounce is as ~insincere. 1t IL an effort
to s~candalize a great church In another
part of the country, and i believe the
effort Is made for political purposes"
This statement Mr.. Lodge denied
vigorously, saying his only purpose In
Offering the resolution was that all the
facts concerning the matter should be
laid before the people to the end that
more care should be exercised in the
future. He hoped that as a result Of the
proposed investigation a general law
would be passed 10 eliminate the pro-
fessional lobbyist frsm the legislative
equation.
The measure to incorporate the In
ternational American bank was under
discussion for three hours, the debate
eIiciting some interesting facts concern
Ing the foreign trade OF this country.
Mr.. Pettus thought the effortto pass the
bill Indicated q tendency to drift away
from our ancient moorings and to o n
centrate power I'm the hands OF q few
men TO the destruction Of the interests
OF the masses. He declared that no cor
poration a ever existed which had the
power which IL was proposed TO confer
upon the proposed international bank.
Barring the one power OF issuing money.
1t would have GOO times as much power az
had the bank OF the United States Of
Jackson's time. II we were TO go on in
this way II would be better to create a
commission to conduct the entire busi-
ness of the United States.
Eight hours. comprising the afternoon
and evening sessions Of the house yes
terday. were devoted TO the debate Of tho
Newlands resolutions for the annexa-
lion OF Hawaii. Twenty speeches were
ae'ivered. most OF them being brief. A
vote Will be taken at 5 o'clock this after
noon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-15
SOLDIERS FOUGHT.
Continued From Pvgs
SACASTA TALKS
OE INTERVENTION

LondonxJune ia special dispatch
lrom lka41id spublished this afternoon
puyports III give the substance Of an In
tsrvisw WIN ssnss Hagasta who IL quoted
40 saying inst Yesterdays riss in the
bourss Vas dus to kilograms advising
leading finanoisrs that Russia hAs taken
Steps 70 intervene shortly in the SETTLE
.msat of shs Philippine question. The
puAoksA0Wevsr. added tha personally,
bae~ho knowledge Of such Intervention.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-15
KILLED BY HIS WIFE.

Everett White Shot to Death at Hal
lowell, Me-, This Morning.
Lewiston, Me-, June 16.-Ths special
from Hallowsll TO the Journal says:
Word Was brought here early this o
ing to the family OF Everett White Of
HaIlowsll that he wss shot TO his death
BY his wife about 8 o'clock this morning.
1'ha family of White lived on the Chelsea
road to Aogus and are well Known.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-15
Knights Of Honor In Convention.

Warrington, June i5.-The 25th an
pual session of the supreme lodge Of tine
Rnisht: Of Honor was bseun II scottish
Of the session was the delivery by Su-
prone Dictator j. Warner 0ovSra of
Philadelphia Of his annual address. His
principal recommendation was that an
additional asssssmept ~ lev isd In order
to meet accrued claims.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-15

Mrs. Diamond at the r. /. Hospital In an
Unconscious Condition.
: William Diamond 10 under arrest at the
Fifth police station and his wife is in al
upoonscious condition at she Rhode
Island Hospital, supposedly the result of
an assault made o. her by her husband
1t their boarding place. a94 Richmond
treet. some time last night.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-15
1he Chinese lslsw.

Tho STANDARD % the Celestial Empire is
very queer looking affair. IL represents the
most nrotcspuc 81 green dragons on q yellow
ground. The latter Is suggestive not only
Of the national complexion. but also OF that
~ n sufferer from biliousnesS. To remove
this u~nbecoming tint from the coinple xion,
use Hostetfer's Stomach Bitters. which viii
speedily regulate your liver. prevent malaria
and remedy q vspereis. net vousness. rhsumn-
tisrl and Kidney complnint
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-15
SUPERINTENDENT OF o
Report That President Andrews Has Been

Offered That Position at Chicago.
A Chicago dispatch nous that
President Andrews of Brown University
has been rendered the position of ~supsrin-
tendent of public schools of that CITY.
When questioned In relation to the report
President Andrews declined to make any
statement whatever.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-15
ROPE PARTED.


~ ) ri0uS INJURY.
willard Brown and ChsrIss Halliday,
,sinters. had q narrow escape from being
Killed late yesterday s~ftsrnoon by the
preaxinG OF the ropes which held . stase
10 front Of The old SOAP house. 800 Friend
ebip srsst. The young men had just
RAISED the stage 6, . height Of about %
feet from the ground. when the rope
parted. Both were picked MP by psssers
- q the ambulance, sumuoned. On
M 4 u t,keo 70 the Rhode bland hcspits1
d vas found Tint Brown had 90 stai bed =
fr>c1uro Of y left ankle. and Halliday.
,thcr thsn q rad shaking up. was not In
Iuro1 . wes taken to his nome on
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-15
HOME WEDDING.
Mr.. Besser and Miss Merchant United at
North Providence.

Yesterday afternoon Mr.. Arthur Besser,
OF this city, and Miss Alice Il. Merchant,
Of North P~rovidence, were married Ut tho
Merchant homestead, by the Rev. A. e.
Husssy. Only tho families Of the bride
and groom were present. The rooms in
the homestead were tastefully decorated
and q tempting collation. was served.
Early In the evening the bride and groom
started on Q wedding tour, at the end OF
which they will take up their residence
on Langdon street, In this city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-15

Ouctstiens marked by q . are Cor i-ss fh-n
400. par value q stock.
xEx- Dividend.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-05
ELEVENTH WARD ENTHusED.

A rousing Democratic meeting was held
al No. 408 Central avenue last night, un-
der the auspices of the Jefferson Demo-
cratic Club. Eleventh ward voters We're
out in force. The hall would not accom-
moaate the crowd. The issues of the
campaign were eloquentIy discussed by
John r. Bowen. William Dougherty, Fred
serick Mersheimer, Candidates for Assem-
bly, John Vollers and John ]. Marnell, and
were applauded almost continuously, and
the candidates present greeted with
cheers. Frederick Mersheimer recited the
work of the present municipal Democrat
ic administration in providing school ac-
commodations for the children. His ut
terances were frequently applauded- Mr..
Smith recited the record of the various
candidates. He was especially eloquent
in his eulogy of Mr.. Crane, and that his
remarks met the appreciation of all pres
ent was attested by frequent outburts Of
applause.
President George r. Mckay presided.
and S. Leunberger was secretary. The
names of Candidates Vollers and Nc
Guire were especially eheered.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-05
HARLEs BlRDSALL.

Few Il lie men III Hudson county nave
a larger circle Of friends than Charles
Birdsall, the Democratic candidate for
Boulevard Commissioner, who has Daniel
r Lewis as running mate During his
thirty years of active political life in this
county. the subject of this sketch has
held many public positions, but his OPP
ponents can find nothing against his rec
ord Mr. Birdsall was born in Buffalo on
July 3, 1888 His ancestors came to Anerl-
ca in 1880, and his greats grandfather was
the founder Of Quaker Hill. Dutchess
county, N Y In 1871 the Birdsalls moved
to New York and Charles was educated
in the public schools of that State. He
came to this city in 1857. In 1870, he was
elected a member of the Board of Alder
men, from the Third Ward, and while IN
that position fathered the plan for es-
tabIishing the first Board of Health. In
1871 he was appointed a clerk Of the Po-
lice Court, and detective. In 1885 he was
elected to the Board of Freeholders, and
was reelected the next year Later he
was appointed jailer. In 1892 he was ap-
pointed Judge of the Second Criminal
Court, to fill the unexpired term of Rob-
ert Davis, but shortly after was legis-
lated out of office. Since then he has held
no public office. He has been engaged in
the livery business for many years. He
resides in the Tenth Ward. His canvass
has been quite successful, and his election
is looked upon as a surety.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-05
S744,859.4 43.
A FOGBOUND CITY.
Ferryboats Running Off Sched-
ule and Streets Choked.

The dense fog which has covered New
York Bay. Newark Bay and all the cities
and towns along the rivers tributary 10
them. caused considerable delay to traf-
fic in Jersey City. The fog was so dense
early this morning that 1t was impossible
to distinguish, clearly, objects on the OPP
posite side of the street. Feryboat and
trolley car traffic was delayed all the
morning At nine o'clock the fog showed
little signs of lifting. The ferryboats on
all lines were delayed throughout the
night. They did not pretend to run on
schedule time The Twenty-tflird street
boats Of the Pennsylvania Railroad eom-
pany. were bothered most as they have
to cross all the ferry lines from Jersey
city and run great risk of colliding with
the Deshrosses street and Erie Railroad
ferryboats. They made the trips as
they could Under the circunlst tances.
The Brooklyn Annex ferry service had
to be discontinued altogether while the
fog was heaviest, owing to the great dan-
ger attending the rounding Of the Bat
terry where 50 many craft are constantly
passing. Owing to the delay of the ferry
boats the approach to the Pennsylvania
Railroad ferries. on Exchange place and
Mont gonery street, and the approach to
the Erie ferries. on PaVonia avenue. were
blocked with trucks, a double line Of
which exterded from the ferry to Wash
ington street. No collisions were reported
at either Of the ferries At the Erie and
PENNSYLVANIA Railroads It was said that
the train service had been delayed little
hy the fog*f
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-05

DIED.

ROWN-Suddenly at Franklin, n. J., on
Wednesday, November 2, 1898, William
A. Brown, aged 81 years Gormerly OF
Jersey City,.
tend the funeral services on Sunday, No
vember s. at P M, from his late resi-
dence. Train leaves E-Ie depot at / P.
MDONOUGH-On Friday, November 4.
1898 Mary McDonough.
Funeral from the residence of her son.
No 66 Oak street, on Monday. November
T. at nine A. NJ, thence to st. Patrick 5
Church. corner Bramhall and Ocean ave-
nueS. where a high mass viii be offered
for the happy repose OF her soul.
REED-On Thursday, November 5, 1898,
Mary A., widow OF the late Alexander
Reed
Relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral
from her late residence No. 144 Wayne
street, on Monday, November I, al nine
A. M; thence TO ST. Bridget's Church,
where a high mass will be offered for ttse
happy repose of her soul.
Please omit flowers.
JACKSON Friday. November 4. 1898.
Elizabeth A.. wife of Edwin 8. Jack
son. aged IS years.
Relatives and friends. also Monticello
Lodge T. o. Q. f. F'arragut Council, O
Y. 4. NJ. ard the Letter carriers Asso-
ciation Of Jersey City. are invited to at
tend the funeral services on Sunday. Mo-
vernber g. at three p NJ. from No. Los
Clinton avenue, jersey City
CORIaSS Friday. November T. 1893,
julia Corliss, beioyetf daughter of
Bartholomew GoTiiss. in her l7th year.
Relatives and friends of the family are
respect ft}iiy invited 10 attend her funeral
from her late residence. 1b53s Co1eS street.
On Monday, November. :, At nine q. NJ :
thence to st. Aficnael's n. G. Church..
sVfaie a solemn high mass will be offered
for TIE happy repoSe Of her soul.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-05
Sl48,972.
LAADRINE FOR THE TICKET.
But He Never Once Mentioned Jack
Graham.

Ninth Ward Republicans of the Seventh
Precinct had a meeting last night, in
Donohue's Hall, West Side avenue, near
Montgomery street. The only feature
worthy of especial mention was the de-
claration Of John Landrine that he would
vote for and support the whole Republic
can ticket, being member of the Coun-
ty Committee. But he never once mem
toned Jack Graham's name. Jack was
there and made his usual bombastic
speech about himself and the certainty
Of his election. He paid his respects to
Mailly by saying that he was one Of
the Pinkerton thugs at Homestead, where
innocent working men were shot down in
cold blood.
Police Justice Potts was also there and
made one of his customary bouncing
speeches.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-05
BIG At FRESc0 MEETING.

A big outdoor ratification and mass
meeting was held at Boulevard and za-
briskie street. last night, under the au-
spices of the Boulevard Democratic Club
of the Twelfth Ward. The meeting was
on the terrace and lawn in front Of the
clubs headquarters, and the crowds pres
ent overran into the street, The trees and
the piazza Of the clubhouse were decor
ated with japanese lanterns Speeches
were made by Leon Albeit, John J Mar
nell, John H. vollers, Charles c. Schmitt,
candidate for Freeholder j. T. Fallon,
b. Klingenstein, G. p. Matthews and John
r. Bowen. Candidates Vollers and
Schn1itt were each given an ovation. The
issues, national State and local. were for
cibly presented by the speakers. The
meeting was presided over by Edward ].
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-05
DANIEL Y. LEWIS.

Mr.. Daniel Y. Lewis. one of the two
Democratic candidates for Boulevard
Commissioner, is we'll qualified for the
position, and his friends think he is de-
serving OF it. Mr.. Lewis has the interests
OF the county at heart, being the owner
of considerable property and a heavy tax
payer. He resides on Montgomery street,
within a stones throw of Hudson coun-
He is an owner of horses and has oe-
quainted with that famous thorough ghfare-
He is an owner of houses and has oc-
casion to drive over the road every day
No one knows better than he how much
is lacking to make the road attractive,
and he promises to do all in his power
to enhance and beautify It. He is we'll
known IN this county. He has been ac-
tive in politics almost twenty years. and
has been d hard worker for the Demo-
cratic party Mr.. Lewis has never held
any political office by choice Of the peo-
PIE, although he was a candidate for
Street and Water Commissioner. about
four years ago. He was beaten by Rich
ara Brown by a small majority Since
then he has not sought any efice until
the present.
lMr. Lewis has been engaged in the liv-
cry business with Freebooter James
Trem11e for the past eighteen years.
Their place of business is at Barrow and
Bright streets. He is also collector for
the Finck Brewing Company, of Newark.
which position he has filed for fully
twelve years. He resides in the Ninth
Ward. and has been assured that many
Republicans will support him on election
day. His election is looked upon as a
certainty.
Growth of the surplus of the State
General Fund of New Jersey in five
years of Democratic rule, from 1888 to