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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-04
EN0LAND'S HANDICAP.
Ter Antiquated System of Coinage a
Stumbling Block 10 Trade.

correspondent writes pointing out
that one or the causes why the foreign
trade OF England has remained al
most stationary in recent years, wheye-
as great strides have been made by
Germany and the United States. is the
iact that the use OF the metrical sys-
.eni Oh weights and measures Ian this
country mas not been made compul-
sory. and that the natural and indis-
pensapie supplement OF the same, the
uecIinal division Of the coinage. is
wanting. our correspondent argues
tnat 10 introduce the metrical system
VI Weishts and measures, but not the
decinai division OF the coinage. is OBJ
Niousiy absurd, and spells misfortune.
H. ne says, England does not ener-
setichlly take the necessary steps i'm
order To Introduce the modern institu-
IONS adopted by all other civilized ma
eiohs, theh her position as the leading
coihnefclal and manufacturing power
VIII soon be thing of the past.
Ihe question that suggests itself i'm
consequence OF this situation lis: What
measures should be adopted by the
government, as well as the British
commercial community. i'm order TO as
sure Tor England for the future the
commercial position she has held in the
past! And he answers: Apart from
the educational improvements, 1t would
De necessary that the government
should adopt similar means for famli-
larlzlng the British public with the
netrlc system as We're recommended
by the House Committee on Coinage.
Weights and Measures at Washing
Ton; and, secondly, that the British
chambers OF commerce should earnestly
study the question how decimal sys-
TEN or coinage could be introduced i'm
place or the present antiquated sys-'
TEN. London Times.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-04

HOW MEN FEEL NEAR DEATH.
uen. GreeIy Tells of the Sensation
with Men Dropping Dead Each Day.

lhe new year of 1884 was only 10
days old when death came for the first
time, writes Gen. A. w. Greeiy in the
october Ladies' Home Journal. telling
Tor rfle first time the awful experiences
or his Arctic exploring party at Cape
Sabine. For 80 days we had all lived
and kept together But death was in
evitable. Its coming was sure 10 some.
IL not TO all; our only wonder was it
had not come sooner. Only the day
before was our comrade at work. We
said little. Only one man so far forgot
that he was a soldier as to make the
faintest sign. But the nearness of the
end touched us all. Speech became
lower, actions gentler. determined faces
grew softer. and Cancellation was the
spirit Of the hour. Who would go nextr
was the question written on each face.
Not a man ventured To say to his fell
low, This is the end How that eter-
nal question. always so unanswerable.
seemed TO be even more OF a mystery
To us! The Easter sun had hardly set
before the second fell before Death. A
day after, and the third succumbed.
Then the fourth. One by one they
were dropping at our side. The fifth
followed quickly to solve the problem
OF futurity Then the sixth comrade
passed. And now we felt that we were
all awaiting the summons, one by one.
We scarcely looked at each other.
Doubt and wretchedness were allied
against us. But the fortunes of war
change at the most critical
moment. Strive and do. do and strive
until death. were the notices OF our
hunters, and one day nearly 500 pounds
or bear and seal meat came, Just as al
food had almost failed oh. the JOY
which that meat brought TO us! who
can tell but those in that hut? Some
thing TO eat--something to keep life."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-04

with guns. Her high free board In ex-
pected 90 make her far better sea-
going ship than those OF the Oregon
class, which are known as coast line"
battleships. although they have all de-
monstrated sufficient seaworthiness.
Besides, her guns being mounted higher
up will make her better lighting ship
in heavy sea. So our new ships are
not only expected 10 look more terriblel
than the existing class, but TO be more
terrible and have a greater all-sround
efficiency.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-04

The unprotected cruiser Montgomery,
which is to visit the port OF Providence
and give those OF our citizens who do
not find IL convenient to visit Newport,
where the water is deep enough to float
the biggest vessels, is one the largest of
the smaller class OF naval vessels
known as the third rate. The first-rate
ships comprise the battleships, larger
protected cruisers and the larger moni-
tors. In the second-rate class are the
protected cruisers and monitors. while
the third rate includes all the other
ships, including the old-time monitors,
but the very little fellows and the tor
pedo boats. Just now the third rate Is
numerically the largest class, and the
Montgomery is fine type. a sister of
the Detroit and the Marblehead, these
three being at the top of the class, while
the Newport with other gunboats much
like her is at the bottom. She is an un-
protected cruiser, which means that,
though built of steel, she has no armor
any more than steel h&klled merchant
man. She is not very imposing, not
very fast and not very strong in guns.
But she ls a right. tight little ship, and
Il was one like her, the Detroit. that |
iefed the whole Brazilian navy on "A
memorable occasion, while another sis
er. the Marblehead, protected the first
anding of troops. the marines. at Guam
anamo, and she herself has done
'aliant service chasing Spanish gum
'oats TO cover on the north coast
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-04
A FELLOW FEELING.


htnu' as elsewhere.
a fcllow-feeling prompts il.
We all have troubles OF our own.
We appreciate assistance.
Relief from trouble promotes grati-
tude.
Gratitude promotes publicity.
Publicity promotes public good.
\ man with bad back.
The kind that aches all day, and
doesn't cease at night.
Is a grateful man when his back 10
cured.
He wants TO tell his friends about IL
Let them know relief can be had.
Lots OF fellow-feeling in Providence.
Doan's Kidney pills have cured so
many backs.
Read what this Providence citizen
says:
MIR. Ellison Plumuier. 81 Fillmore
street. says: Since the year 1891 was
troubled. with kidney disorder. AS
is usual In such cases. would be better
and worse by spells. AT times the pain
I'm my back felt like a dagger going
through me. When commenced using
Doan's Kidney Pills. which my son got
for me at Lothrop's drug store. 80
Westminster street. I was unable TO be
around. I had severe pains In my low
er abdomen during the evacuation OF
the bladder. and the kidney sccrctions
were full OF brickdust-like deposit.
Doan's Kidney Pills changed all that.
| began To improve -tstistrr-thcm
for few days. and my back felt so
much better that I was able 10 be
around. Doan's Kidney Pills did me A
world OF good aud " they acted 80
quickly and benencially in my case
and Il was bad one--wlmt Will they
do in mild CasesY'
IA, Ats. Nil
cents. Mailed by -Alilburn Co.
Buffalo. y. v. sole agents for the t'ni-
ted states. Remember the name, Doans.
and take no other.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-04

in battle Will appreciate the truth In
such remark. How our soldiers fra
ternized with the Spanish Immediately
the armistice before Santiago enabled
them TO quit shooting one another has
been told I'm the press. There is a free
masonry between soldiers and sailors
that no war between their respective
nations can wipe out.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-04

The newer type OF battleshlps how
ever. Will probably come more nearly
to meeting the popular conception of
war vessel. The Illinois. which Is
launched today from the Newport News
yard. for instance. is not only n thou
sand tons bigger than the oregon. but
she looks aIl her bigness by reason Of
hAr hish-wslied hull. which will bristle
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-04
Soldiers Relief Association.

The Rhode Island Sanitary and Relief A.
ask generous public for contribu.
lions Of money 10 enable them 10 carry on
their work of relieving sick and wounded
soldiers and sailors. by sending clothing.
medicines and stores that the government.
ta.s ~ ~ c.sn,l.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-04

The Democracy had better quit pass
ing anti-expsnsion resolutions al their
conventions II they want to maintain
their claim that Dewey is Democrat.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-04

take a friendly interest In the New
York election by reason of Roosevelt
and a Van Wyck heading the rival
forces. II looks as IL the Dutch were
to be as certain to capture the Empire
state as to take Holland.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-04

Baltimore considers herself fortunate
in having a little Chicago blood inject
cd into her veins. in the II. and O. rail-
road deal, and It may be observed that
there are other cities that would ap-
preciate a dose.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-04

Looks as though the rush of cam
paigners upon the war investigating
commission will match the rush of Of
fce-seekers upon u new administration.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-04

IL seems TO be particularly dsheart-
ening 10 the New York Goo Coos when
very bad men, like Platt and Croker,
put forward very good men like Roose-
welt and Van wyck for election pur-
poses
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-04

Gen. Blsnco's typewriter only asks 20
be allowed to retire with the honors OF
war and her side combs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-04
SMILES.

First Guest Cat grand balD-"Hark.
isn't that the champagne popping in
the supper room?"
Second Guest-"No: | guess it's tho
young couples I'm the conservatory."-
New York Weekly.
Mamie-"Only think, Fred Sarnders
has given Carrie Moore "A diamond for
an engagement ring"
Steve-"Thats all right. Carries faith
er is painter and glazier. The diamond
VIII come in handy i'm his business. -
Boston Transcript.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-04

Miss Fethertop Ito sportsman. who is
exhibiting his days shooting)-"O how
could you kill these dear, pretty birds :?
l think IL is positively cruel"
Sportsman suppose you know
there Is great demand for these for
hat ornamentations?" tss-
Miss Fethertop-"O, OF course. II it's
case OF necessity IL is perfectly excu-
sable. boston Transcript.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-04

S"biN' - btSltl tTanStflpt.
How did the old charity dodge work
| last term2" was asked of the university
student who was packing up his trans
with view To another go at the class
les Did IL add much to your allow
ance?"
"FiZzled clear out. 7 wrote the gov
ernor that wanted some money 10 help
"A poor family that was i'm an almost
starving condition. Inside of forty eight
hours he sent me y barrel OF flour and
two hams.'-Detroit Free Press.
The Buffalo Commercial tells OF "A
school janitor who not only sees Jokes
the day they are made. like Tammass
Haggart but originates them himself.
Tie was going through one of the rooms
one day this week and saw written on
the blackboard. Find the greatest
common divisor." What" said he, us
the blamed thing lost again?" Tho
scrub woman did not gather his mean
Ing. SO he was compelled TO report his
excellent Joke himself TO tho principal. |
Ethel" Mother. can take my wax |
doll'to heaven with me when iie?"
Mothcr-"No, Ethel YOU cannot tako
your dolls to heaven"
Ethel-"Csn't l take these little bits
Mother-"No."
Ethel--"well can't I even take my |
rag doll?" '
Mother told you Ethel. that vou /
could nottake- anx-al-yeur dolls ,o |
heaven with YOU"
Ethel-"w Wen, then. TN take tho whole |
lot and go To the bad place."-Truth.
Phlanthropist with tears OF io,1 |
on YOU good man You say Won have /
been second-story thief all your life |
but YOU wish Co do better?
Criminal tfervently) lad,r n 7
over XII out NV here alive. I'll be \ frat !
class bank sneak or nothin Detroit |
Journal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-04

We will esteem 1t a special
favor if customers will report I
to us at once any incivility
on the part OF our present
delivery force.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-10-27
cARELEssNEss


Often Causes M End o. saGsrinE.
Probably haB the people who zee this
article suffer from piles. II 10 one Of
the commonest Of diseases and one Of
the most obstinate. People Aaye II for
year,, and just becAuae i is not susFl7-
diate.y fatal thsy rssgiect It. Careleas-
mesa causes no end OF suffering Care
iessness- about So simple q thing as
plies has often caused death HEM
orrhages occur during surgical treat
ment, often caueing death
Piles are simple In the beginning, and
easily cured. They can be cured even
in the worst stages, without pain Or
loss OF blood. quickly, surely and COM
pieteiy. There ~ pnly one remedy that
will do it-Pyramid Pile Cure.
II allays the Inflammation Immediate
Is. heals the irritdted surface and with
continuous treatment reduces the swell
ing and puts the membranes into good,
sound, healthy condition The cure Is
thorough and permanent. Druggista
sell the Pyramid Pile Cure at 90 cents.
Send for free book on cause and cure
OF Files by addressing Pyramid Co.,
Marshali. Mich.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-10-27
rRfNcErnN scoRND EVE
pois;s IN the Game with PENNSYLVANIA
So, coiiene-N Fierce Game.


roir;s m The Game with PENNSYLVANIA
stair collego-A Fierce Game.
PRINCETON. y. j.. oct. -gs-Penn-
sy,ysu!a state College held the Prince.
ton TIqers Gown to fve points in a
game this afternoon that exceeded in
fcrceness any struggle the Tigers have
been throueh this season. Princeton
scored a touchdown In the first half
with very little opposition from the
team from the Keystone state. After
,ha, the toys from Belfonte not only
KEEP, the Tigers away from the goal but
most OF the playing was Princeton
The state college employed the uni
versity OF Pennsylvania guards back
,,,,y.'' almost entirely and gained dur
ing the whole game almost fifty YARDS
In all through the Princeton line by
,bls. Tha reason for the smailness OF
the score and PrInceton's poor showing
IN the second half was due largely 10
the fact that the field was almost as
wet as a duck pond and strong wind
bIey directly against Wheeier's punt
ing Most OF the gains on the part oil
Inc Tigers were made by end runs oy
ReIter and Ayers. The latter was cred
tied with the only touchdown.
In the first hall Princeton had the
hail. after d long run by Ayers on
states two yard line, but time was
called before II could be pushed over
THE game was unusually rough ana
there we're suggestions OF smuggling on
the part OF both teams.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-10-27

No surprise was occasionet in rail-
road circles by the United States SUI
prem courts decision against the Joint
Traffic A.. collation., says the Cleveland
Leade.. The decision was generally
anticipated, and the association, as a
matter OF fact, has been half dead for
months. Cleveland officials were Un-
willing TO -iscuss the subject. because
they had not seen the full text Of the
courts Judgment, and were, therefore.
still somewhat uncertain OF Its actual
effect. Cne gentleman, high in the rail-
way world, said: ut will almost GER
tainly have the effect OF inducing or
rather competing railroads to urge up
on Congress the passage OF bill TO per
mi. pooling arrangements, Unless
rates are regulated in some way, they
have a Constant tendency to go down
to a point at which all profit disappears.
Under such circumstances unless pool
Ing is permitted, the railroads OF this
country Will rapidly concentrate into a
few great systems owned by a few indI-
viduals. For many reasons such a re-
suit is very undesirable, 1t is difficult
to see how railroad business can be con-
Quoted in conformity with the law as
now construed.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-10-27
RELhArRR
an so,ts OF Local Nswl and Gossip FrOm
ths GIass CITY.

Al sO,ts OF Local NsWs and GoIsIP From
the GIass CITY.
The Bellaire Bottle Company will oc-
cupy It's new quarters next Tuesday.
The change may occasion few days
loss of time, as the transfer from the
old Aetna plant to the new one must take
little time. even after all Is ready. But
the new plant Is provided with modern
convenlenCes to such an extent a0 to en-
able them to handle the product very
much better than they have ever done.
The Beiaire Steel Company, the Novel;
~ Stamping Company, Rodefer Bros.
glass factory, the BelIaire Bottle Conn
pany, the Stewart Enamel Company
and all other industries here are fully
manned and have orders enough to keep
them busy until Christmas. There are
no Idle men In town who want work.
The conditions are most excellent for the
approach Of winter.
Martin Cowen, assistant secretary Of
the state Republican committee, came
into eastern Ohio yesterday direct from
headquarters. There is no uneaslness
save for the anxiety as to getting the
vote out. Then 1t will only be a ques-
ton as to how much the majority will
be.
The Bellaire boys who belong to the
Seventh Ohio and who have been So
journing her on thirty days leave, re-
turned to Columbus yesterday, but most
uf them will be mustered out and return
home In a short time,
County Commissioners Wise and VIII
kinson were in town yestrday, having
been out along the line Of McMahon's
creek. They are kept busy now looking
after bridges and road changes that the
people want.
The funeral of Lucian ]. Crippers yes
terday afternoon was largely attended,
the Sons Of Veterans and the Clerks
Association attending in a body. Rev.
o. w. Holmes, OF the First NJ. e. church
officIated.
]. B. SfIth has brought suit against
the city for $500 damages by reason OF
his fall on the sidewalk lest Sabbath
evening. The suit was brought in Squire
Morrell'S office.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles R. Gostllng will
leave Baltimore and make their home In
England. Mrs. Costing has been visit
ing in this city for several months.
Miss Matte waggoner. of St. Louis
Mo-, will leave this evening for her
home, after two weeks stay with rela-
tlves In this section.
Mrs. A. c. Darrah and daughter, Miss
Gertrude, OF st. Clairsville. spent the
day with the family of D. H. Darrah, In
this city.
The lodge OF Elks held an Interesting
meeting last night, at which several new
members were Initiated.
The Twentieth Century Club will hold
It's next meeting at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. C.. W. Dickens.
We old fOiRes concerto tomorrow
evening will attract large audience.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-10-27
BsNWOoD

Breezy News Items Gathered In the Busy
MNrshnIi Conntv Town.
Assisting Hon. J. V. Blair at the DEM
ocratlc meeting Saturday evening will
be Hon. John ]. Davis and Hon. John A.
Howard. The joint debate hadn't been
arranged yesterday afternoon, and the
Republican challenge received by Com
mitteeman Joseph Mahood was trans
ferred to Chairman NJ. D. Post, of the
congressional committee. What the an
swer will be is OF course clouded in
doubt, but Mr.. Blair will be placed in
the light of'being afraid II he refuses
10 meet Captain Dovener, and he Will
lose Democratic votes unless he con-
sents, for several of the party, In COM
mon with all Republicans, would like to
hear the Democratic candidate tell what
he stands for, or what issues he has to
represent.
Benwood has composer of splendid
patriotic sung, G.. ]. Walton, an em-
pIoye OF the Riverside The song Is en-
Titled "Our Ships OF Liberty" and is ded-
Icated to the naval heroes, Dewey,
Schley and Sampson The music was
arranged for Mr.. Walton's song by Pro-
lessor Arbenz. OF Wheeling.
II looks Ike two political meetings
Saturday night. for the Democrats are
afraid 10 have joint debate, 80 Cap
tain Dovener will address meeting
ut Dolan's hall. and that II will be
success Is assured The captain Is
favorite with Benwood audiences.
Professor Carrlgan viii play with the
wheeling Athletic Club next Saturday
against Greensburg, and there Is another
available man here who would be
"peRch," Fritz Hepe. Mr. Hepe may be
induced to try the game and II he does
he will be q star OF the first class.
The Indian medicine show folded Its
tent yesterday and Arab-llke stole
away. The city hall will now be secured
for the Democratic meeting.
Mil A, Mt the Riverside went on yes
terday on account OF break In the cog
wheel. The mill will be idle a week or
ten days,
James Lannan. a brakeman at the
Riverside, had three fingers mashed be-
tween the bumpers Tuesday afternoon.
A number Of knights OF st. John will
go from Benwocd to Canal Dover next
Sunday.
Benwood is catching the football fever
and probably next year will organize
team.
Paul Riedei and Lon Vance, are down
the river making the rabbits suffer.
william DeeEan is ON the sick list.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-10-27

Sometime ago PulAnan's Palace Car
Company built three parlor cars Tor the
Baltimore & ohio's New York trains.
and the radical departure from other
cars OF this character lag in the toilet
room for ladies', which was eight feet
In length.
Recently, the same company has built
eight rev sleGprs for the New York-St.
Louis line OF the Baltimore & Ohio, and
the designer OF the cars has evidently
been lmpelled by the popularity Of tine
ladies' retiring room in the parton cars
to give the ladies a vast deal more
space than they ever had before in
sleeping cars.
These new cars are said by the Pull
man people to be the finest they ever
turned out, and the ladies' retiring
room is exceedingly commodiouS and
contains, besides other toilet necessl-
ties, q dresser, with a long pier glass.
The cars are finished in yermillton WOOD,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-10-27

The Queen City is this mornings
Cincinnati packet, departing at
O'clock.
The marks at 6 p. m. showed 10 feet
and failing. A stationary river at not
less than ten feet Is expected. Weather
cloudy ard cool, with light rain
The Lorain has resumed in the Pitts
burgh and MuskIngIm river trade, and
arrived at this point shortly after mid
night this morning for Pittsburgh,
The new Pittsburgh and Charleston
packet, Greenwood, which takes the H.
/. X. BedforHs old day, viii be here this
morning at o'clock or her initial trip
up the river. Captain Gordon Green Is
in command with Mrs. Green as one OF
the pilots. She will pass down for
Charleston Saturday morning.
The high water has caused a suspen-
sion of work on the new dams IN the
Ohio, but the contractors expect to be
able to resume operations next week.
The strong current carried OFT some OF
the tlnibers USED In the construction Of
dam No. on the Allegheny. Work on
the lock- has been completed, and as
soon rs the water recedes the work OF
erecting the dam viii be pushed as rap
Idly as possible.
Captain Jacob Menges Is lying at his
home. in Port Perry, I'm n very precaTs-
Gus condition He Is seventy years old,
and this is the first trip he has missed
since he started In the river business.
hfty years ago.
G. a. linn. captain Of the corps Of en-
gIneers in charge OF the Improvement
ON the Louisville and Portland canah
hns sent out the following: The Louis
vile and Portland canal Will be opened
to navigation Saturday evening, octn-
Der %, 1898. About three weeks after
that date the span OF the bridge across
the canal at Fourteenth street Will be
completed and In operation, Until that
span Is complete and In operation the
vertical clearance wlll'be limited by the
bottom chord Of me temporary bridge
or hoop track. When the canal gauge
marks eight feet the clearance under
this temporary bridge Is barely feet 2
Inches, and pilots will govern them
selves accordingly.