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The record-union., 1898-11-19
Personal Property
Taxes.

The city taxes for 1898 on all
UNSECURED PERSONAL PROP
ERTY are now due and payable at
the Office of the City Collector.
On account of the increase in the
tax rate, taxpayers who have paid
personal property taxes for 1898
to the City Assessor must pay an
additional tax of twelve cents on
each 500 worth of personal prop
erty assessed.
Pay at once and save extra cost.
c. G. ROBERTSON,
City Collector,
Room 8, southwest corner of
Fourth and j streets.
The record-union., 1898-11-19
California Dried Fruits.

Fruit, firm. Evaporated Apples-Common
Ease; prime wire tray, SnSlac: choice, 81
d9c; fancy, 91ac. Prunes, 31a110c April
Peaches-Unpeeled, S12Q1212c; peeled, $50
The record-union., 1898-11-19
ORDINANCE NO, 482.

IN Ordinance to Regulate. Control and
Direct the Movement in the Streets,
Alleys and Lanes of the City of Sac
ramento, of Vehicles, of Certain De-
scriptions, and of Certain Animals,
and Amending Ordinance No. II.
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ORDINANCE NO. 47s.

An Ordinance Amending Section @ Of Or
dinance No. 324, Relating to the Con-
slemnation, Construction, Alteration
and Repair of Sidewalks, Bulkheads
and Curbings, Passed October 3, 1893.
The record-union., 1898-11-19
THOS. TAYLOR, ESQ,

L. L. LEWIS & CO.-Genernen: The Oak Range bought of
has arrived in good order and and using
It, and than pleased with it. It perfect beauty and
does excellent cooking with onealf the wood
used and shall take great pleasure in recommending OF
friends that purchase No Yours truly
THOMAS TAYLOR. .
Forest HILL Placer County, November TO- 1893.
We did not solicit the above letter Mr. Taylor
others do when they the Oak Leaf Range and find that with
handful OF wood they cook meal they what prize they
have Hence their kind OF of Americas great
fuel
The record-union., 1898-11-19
A SERIOUS BLOW.

Mail of Woodland: The defeat of
Congressman Towne in Minnesota is
serious blow to the cause of free sill
yer. Mr.. Towne is considered one of
the leaders of the free silver forces,
and his retirement seems to be an indi-
cation that no party can hope to win
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-29
MUSIC AND PICTURES.
Enjoyable Entertainment Given at The
Calvary Baptist Church.

An enjoyable entertainment was given last
evening at tho Calvary Baptist church under
the auspices Of the Ladies' Aid Association,
consisting of moving pictures by means Of the
Edison projecting kinetoscopc and musical Sc
lections ON tho grnphophone. The church was
filed with an appreciative audience, which
evidently considered the entertainment sue
cess FROM every point OF view.
The MOST interesting feature ot the enter
tainmcnt was an Illustration Of the gigantic
coal bumper OF the Lehigh Valley. said to.be
the only view in existence. Tho other illustra-
tions were pillow fight chicken thieves, hur.
die jumping at Fort Myer, Va, cavalry pass.
inc in review, the washcrwoman's troubles,
slcighing in Central Park, starting for the fire,
and Chicago and Buffalo express train
The selections on the graphuphoue were
also enjoyable, being more than usually dis
tinct and clear Col lngersoll's speech at the
tomb OF Napoleon was created with great
applause and was repeated by request. Popu-
lar songs and marches were rendered during
the exhibition Of the pictures. The commit.
tee In charge consisted OF Mrs. Ehas :. Nick
erson, Mrs. Frank Bridge, and Mrs. Bradford
Harris
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-29
Regular Monthly Meeting
Held Last Night.
SEVERAL REPORTS MADE.
Teachers For Primary Schools
We're Elected.
REPORT ON PRIVATE SCHOOLS.

The regular monthly meeting OF the
School COMMITTEES was held in the Ii
brary OF the new classical high school
building at SEQ O'Clock last evening,
President Barney in the chair, and a
quorum present.
After tho reading OF the minutes and
other routine business, SUPERINTENDENT
OF Schools Tarbell reported that the
amount received from tuition bills' of
non PRESIDENT pupils for the fiscal year end
ing September 30 OF each year was since
1888 to 1897 inclusive. SIS. SOS. so. Inc con-
ditions are such that diminution rather
than an increase In tuition fees might be
expected, as nonresident pupils were
once excluded from the nigh school owing
To lack OF accommod alton, but in spite
of this the number has Increased again.
The presence these pupils dots not in
crease the teaching force by a single
teacher.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-29
How FilOmena'S ElOpe-
ment Was Stopped.
MET HER LOVER ON TIME.
But Latter Fled When Father Brand
ished His Weapon.
A ROMANCE OF LITTLE ITALY.

Giovanni Pietradura. an Italian, OF
about 20 years of age, loved Filosmena,
tho 10 year old daughter OF Lorenzo Pa
delloni, and his intentions were matri-
mony. Lorenzo. however, OBJECTED TO Clio
vanni on the ground that he had not the
means to support a wife. But the young
lovers laughed such objection 10 scorn and
decided to fly together, the date OF the
flight having been set for last evening.
But there was a Judas in the camp
somewhere. for when Ftlomena stole
quietly out of ter home on Federal Hill
10 join Giovanni near the Rhode Island
Locomotive Works. her father as stealthiIy
following her. AS she reared Giovanni and
he was about tn clasp his soon 10 become
bride TO his manly bosom, the irate father
armed with small Laschet appeared upon
the scene. The Cd man gave whoop,
the girl gave another and Giovanni gave
the third and loudest and like flash he
vanished in the direction OF Valley street.
. The abandoned girl was led homo by her
father who probably in order to comfort
her In her Distress informed her that II
Giovanni ever showed up again no
would chop his head off. but FiloIneDa
SAYS she is true To Giovanni ana she
knows that he will sOon come to take her
away. Up 10 2 o'clock this afternoon
Giovanni hat not been seen in his usual
haunts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-29
CORONER'S FINDINGS.
Adams Death Due 10 Compression
OF the Brain.
Caused by Blows Administered by John
McWilliams, Jr.

Coroner Eugene IL. Lincoln today filed his
report on the death OF Arthur Adams, which
took place in Walker street house ON the
morning of jan 10th. The important part of
the report is as follows:
After hearing the testimony and reviewing
the same find and certify that said young
man, Arthur Adams, on the morning OF the
Goth of January, 1885, at 50 Walker street, In
the city Of Providence, county of Providence,
and state of Rhode Island, came 10 his death
by violence sustained upon his head and neck
causing compression OF the brain, the same
being confirmed by the autopsy made by Will
liam II. Palmer, NJ. D., and filed herewith
and further certify and report that upon the
testimony of the witnesses filed herewith that
said violence upon the head and neck and con-
scqucnt compression Of the brain was from
blow administered by the act of one John
Mcwilliams, Jr., for and by no other person
whatsoever.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-29
BRIDGET WHITES POLICY.
Amount Due on II Will Be Pad In o the
Registry Of the Court.

In the case OF the John Hancock Mutual
life INSURANCE Company W.. John j. White
administrators or al. n decree was entered
in the Appellate Court today providing
that the complainant pay into the registry
OF the court ths fund Z, Z $500 mentioned I'm
tho bill of complaint less complainants
taxed costs and counsel fee which is .xfd
ut {30 and that the res, ondent's interplsad
and litigste between themselves their
claims to the fund.
Tne bill Of complaint, which was
brought against White whose residence
IL In Whitinville, Mass, and who Is adj
miniktrator on the estate OF Bridget White
late of this city and Margaret Dyer. nj /.
leues that policy for $500 was issued TO
Bridget White and that the policy received
by Bridget White ala not name a heneic-
iary therernder, but under the apnlica-
ton for fsi I Insurance the proceeds OF the
policy ~ pnyhhls 10 the estate of said
bridget Waite. There was clause In the
applicari0 rssvrving the right To- rbanpe
the pei cy with the consent II the com.
pany aud Bridget White directed the
change Of the beneficiary soss as To make
thc policy payable to Margaret Dyer. !
e. White as admiDistrator clAirls the
nnount Of the policy and so does Murga-
rst Dyer.
Edward de v. o'Connor Is attorney
for Mr.. White, John J. Dockery, attorney
for Margaret Dyer and McGuinness a
Doran. attorneys for tbs insurance com.
pnny.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-29
BRISTOL.

The council held special meeting yester.
day. at which il was voted 10 repair the
cru-hcr engine and boi or, and Mr.. Il. Thomp.
SON and surveyor Gorham were appointed n
committee to mako the repairs. il was also
voicd to rcnt the crushcr and engine 10 Le.
clair 10 crush 100 tons of stone
In the afternoon the council met AZ board
OF canvassers and corrected The voting list for
the special town meeting ON Monday evening
next.
The committee ON procuring estimates for n
Of rho Bristol hotel and organized with VI. V.
Newton as chairmen and H. +. Barclay n
secretary. Plans from Hunter & Clmr any
were shown with the estimates. They were
spoken of very favorably. Plans by Captain
Terry will also be presented az the meeting
on Monday evening. Parties were present
who offered 10 bui Id pier with heavy wall
front aud pile dock FOR S2OOO. The coln.aitteo
feel much clatcd over the outlook
The ladies night, which was held lati even.
ine ~ "a Il hall under tho ausIices nf Bal
hiit post wa we'll attended Tie man feat.
urc ~ the evening WAS s,loctions nf choice
music by the male quartcte. with Edward a..
Christie ~ leader.
The scholars under thc direction of Mayor
j n. fnilty m ihc valley school building
held an entertainment last evening m tie
scioolrooms II the building. The program
consisted uf recitation. durts. vocrl aud in
s,rumcntnl music. II wns leasantly enjoyed
by the parents Of the scholars
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-29
MANUFACTURERS COMPETITION.
Dun & Co. Describe the Cause For no
Rise In Prices.

Dun & Co. Describe the Cause For no
Rise In Prices.
New York. Jan 29.-R. G.. Dun& Co. in
their weekly review OF trade say: The
first month of the new year has brought
rather more increase in business. but
less Improvement in prices than was eX.
pected. With payments through clear.
ing houses 30 percent larger than in 1892
and with railroad earnings 1l.2 percent
larger than the best of past years, the
fact that prices are very low only shows
clearly the increase in quantities o.
products sold. Nor is there any dsposi
tion TO refuse orders even at present
prices. indeed. the competition OF manu-
turers seeking orders alone prevents q
rise. Most OF them have all they can
manage many working night and day anC
one great steel concern running on Sun.
day, but the works not yet filed with
orders are seeking contracts at as low
prices as have ever been made. indicat.
ing that even these are not entirely un.
profitable. The settlement of wages OF
10 percent advance April for 200 .OOt
coal miners of the central region. with
a.
demand for products of all kinds. though
also toward some increase in cost OF
manufacture
Cotton has risen 10th, notwithstand.
ing the strikes in eastern mills and the
Official report of decrease of 1915 per.
cent in British exports of cotton goods
last year. The cotton manufacture Is
more difficulty than any other. not merel,
because prices do not much improve. noi
as yet the demand for goods though bott
are helped by the closing of many mills
but largely because the manufacturers
and workers have considered too little
The rapidly growing production at the
south. OF late, also. the export demant
FOR goods has been restricted. though
much less than the demand for British
goods. The woolen manufacture ls doins
We'll fine worsted goods having openeJ
at an advance OF 20 percent over last year
ana the large mills are constantly buy.
ing wool esSz at current high prices
which implies great confidence I'm IN,
future. presumably based on larger or.
hers than are publicly reported. Sucf
purchases of wool have been frequent of
late. even by mills supposed TO be SUP.
Piled far ahead.
Shipments Of boots and shoes I'm Janu.
ary have been 367.3 375 cases. ~ percent
larger than last year. nearly 10 percen,
larger than In 1895 and ~ percent large,
than In 1892. While all accounts max,
new orders small. the shops are not only
putting out quantities beyond all pre-.
cedcnt. but are also buying leather n
great quantities for future use. As w..
h"dy can be found who has higher price,
Than those quoted for boots and shoes
u is Inferred that large future operation.
are based On sl.eh quotations The lrof
manufacture Is getting larger orders fo-
hnished Produces. which crowd man,
weeks almost beyond their capacity. al
though some others are still in the mar
kct and Keeping prices down
Failures for the week have been ~ 1,
The United states. against 3gi last vcar
and "a IN Canada, against 5, last wear.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-29
Charges Made Against j.
E. GOldSWOrlhy.
FRANK WATSON ACCUSER
Bar COMMITTEES Reported Without
Recommendation.
COURT TO ANNOUNCE DECISION.

There was hearing before the full
bench OF the Supreme Court this noon OH
certain charges against Attorney John Il.
Goldsworthy. The oar COMMITTEES ihat
has Investigated such matters reported
TIE charges without recommendation
Mr.. Goldsworthy was present at the hear
ing with his counsel, T. ID. Bassett and
the statements made were brief. Ihe
court will announce its decision later
. Some weeks ago charges were prefer
Ysd by Frank Watson Of Wakefield and
Narragansett Pier, who, it will DE re-
mem bered, was charged with breaking
aud entering the Continental Hotel at
the Pier ana setting tire to the pulluing
on April 2S. 1897. out was not indicted
By the grand jury of Washington county,
against Mr.. Goldsworthy 10 the commit
tee appointed hy the court TO examine
charges citizens make against mem bers OF
the bar. Ihe main charge was tnat
Goldsworthy had during the prosecution
of the charges of breaking and entering
and arson against Watson threatened
Watoon that unless Watson paid liquor
bill due Moore * Sinnot he. Colds
worthy, would produce witness VINO
would swear that Watson told him he In
tended TO burn the Continental Hotel
Watson did not agree tn this, but ap-
pointed place for the repetition OF the
threat, he claims, and had stenograph-
er hidden beh ind partition VITO took
down Goldsworthy words.
Mr.. Bassett claims that thu charges
only showed that Mr. Goldsworthy had
been too jealous and that tho statement
Of Mr.. Goldsworthy was no harm 20 Mr..
Watson, which, though IL overstepped
the bounds Of propriety, is not of suf-
ficient account 10 be punished with so
severe penalty as disbsrment.
The suit OF Moore * SinDut afterward
came to trial and MIR. Watson won be-
cause Moore ~ Sinnot hnd accepted one
of their statesmen as surety for the bill,
who paid IL after the goods were delivered
TO Watson. but the salesman testified at
the trial Watson had never paid him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-29

Fire In III: Residence of Prof. AiOnzo
Williams.

Professor Alonzo Williams of Brown
University has had considerable expert
ence with fire recently. Shortly after IL
o'clock today smoke filled his house,
10 Gushing street. and an alarm was
sounded from box 81, at the corner Of
Bowen and Congdon streets. When the
ftremen arrived they made a hole in the
floor of the dining room near the fire
place and found the wood work over the
furnace In the basement burning Driskly.
Deputy Chief Hill Of the fire department
made an investigation and came to the
conclusion that the trouble was caused by
n defective fiue or overheated pipe lead
ing firm the furnace. The damage was
slight. A week ago tonight Professor Will
liams was severely burned on the hand
in extinguisiLina fire in his sleeping
room the contents of which We're all but
ruined. He was about To retire and In
removing his coat it struck the gas jet
and the flame communicated to lace cur
tsins. which blazed up furiously. lie
tore the burning material down and was
badly burned, but he saved serious tire
in his house.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-29
BETHANY HOME.
Annual Meeting Held in Grace
Church Chap.l.
Reports Were Presented ami Board OF
Officers Elected.

The annual meeting of the Bethany
Home of Rhode. Island was held in Grace
church chapel at $3.50 O'Clock yesterday
afternoon. The.meetinR was Well attend
ed and was presided over by the presi-
dent, Ex-Governor ID. Russell Brown.
The report of the board of managers was
received ana accepted. lt gave statis-
tical account of the home for the past
year, ana showed how satisfactorily tho
work of the year had been carried on.
The report Of the treasurer showed re-
ceipts for the year of S572s. 5s, OF whioh
S4OUO was bequest Of Mrs. Palias ;.
Wheeler. The expenses for the year were
$5s2d67, of which 5000 was payment
on the mortgage OF the nome. Cash on
hand, sl1l.1. The mortgage on the
home is now 5000.
The report of the ominating commit
tee was next received, ana the following
officers were elected M recommended by
the committee: President. Hon. L. Is.
Stockwell; vice presidents, Miss Ruth a.
Haskell, Mrs. Elizabeth G. Hill, Mr.. L.
w. Anthony and Rev. L. Houghtop I;
treasurer Mr. Charles T.. Carpenter;
clerk, Miss MAUD Baker; manager for
one year. Mrs. Willard Manchester imam
sger for two years, Mrs. c. W. Bowen I;
managers for three years, Mrs j. w.
hounds. Mrs. Jonathan Bailey Mrs. j.
w. v. Rich, MI. A. &. Day. Mr. W. :.
Hutchinson and Mrs. James NJ. Camp
hell; auditors, MIR. Isaac &. Bates and
Mr.. James II. nho1es.
On retiring from the presidents chair
Ex-Governor Brown congratulated the
home on the work OF the past year and
expressed the wish that it might con
tiRue. He cordially welcomed Mr.. stock
we'll to his new office Mr. Stockwell
made few remarks OF acceptance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-29
CAKE AND APRON SALE.

AZ the cake and apron sale held yesterday
afternoon In the Young Wouans Christian
Association rooms for the benefit OF the Trav.
elers' Aid Department there wns a olarge at
tendance and quite q good sum OF money was
r, ssseh from the sale. The vurlous article.
were attructiv,ly displayed ON tables in the
parlors. and tho following ladies were in
charge of tho talles.
Cake table, Mr-. William Jameson, Mrs.
albert MctcHlf: apron table. Mr.. !. H. star.
ford, Mrs. Richard Lyman. Miss stafford
candy table Mrs Elizabeth Erown, Mrs John
CRly flower table Mrs Rohert Taft. Mrs
William GrcororEh A. the tea table Mra
Andrew toms ock lournd, while Mrs Nilliam
hnlton served chocolate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-29

Mrs. Joslin, from the committee on
high schools, presented a resolution nsk-
ing that the committee be given au-
thority to continue the employment Of
Winifred Ross rs n temporary assistant
in the English high school; resolution
adopted.
Mr. Gran ston, from the committee on
music, presented resolution ornmend-
ing the adoption of the normal color
Ladder ana trial exercises in time and
tune" botn by Emory II. Russell, for
use in the schools adopted.
Mr.. Ciauston. from the committee on
private schools. reported that the commit
tae had examined the Peary street gram
mar and the IT. Xavier grammar, bot h
parochial schools and had found them in
every way satisfactory; the report was APP
proved.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-29
MR.. ROSES FUNERAL.
Services Were Conducted by Rev.
j. A. L. Rich.
Many Friends in Atteudanc.-A Wealth
of Floral Offerings.

The funeral services Of George Pcckham
Rose were held this afternoon from his
late residence 10 Prospect street, at 9;3O
o. ,lock. They were conducted by the
Rev. Joshua A. Il. Rich. pastor OF the
Asbury NJ. r. Church aud were very sim
pie in thier nature. A large number OF
ilo1al tributes were sent by friends and
relatives among them - handsome piece
from the lodge of Masors OF which Mr..
Rose was member. Not few uromi.
nept business men were among those who
attended tho services to pay last tribute
tn the memory of the deceased. Several
delegates from Mr.. Roses lodge OF Masons
were also present. The body was taken CO
Wexford, and the interment will be In
the cemetery at Allentown near that
place.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-29
Lapham Mill Strikers
Losing Confidence.
LEADERS SHOW DISGUST.
Mills Will Be Shut Down Monday II
Help Do Not Go In.
WANSKUCK STRIKERS CUT ICE.

The STRIKERS at the Lapbam mills at
Centreville are still out, but some OF
them are showing signs OF weakening,
mucn TO the, disguise OF the promoters OF
tho strike. Many OF them are not In IA
financial position TO withstand long
strike, and the determination of Mr.. AL
len to shut down the mills ON Monday
unless the strikers retun TO work has had
dampening effect on their ardor, and
they are mt last realizing the fact tnat n
half loaf is better than no bread.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-29
The report was received and ordered

The report was received and ordered
placed on file.
Mr. Gardiner, from the committee on
accounts reported that the committee had
examined S3 misce lianeous bills. amount
ing 10 81 9Ss. 90. The report was received
and the bills were allowed.
MIR. Gardiner, from the committee on
apportionment, presented resolution au-
thorizinR the COMMITTEES TO apply 10 the
City Council for an additional apportion-
ment of sos, 0J0 for the support OF the
high schools. The resolution was adopted.
Mrs. Kendrick. frtm the committee on
domestic science, presented resolution
with "a recommendation that the commit
tee be authorized to establish aud IN in
tain u training scboo, for teachers OF
sewing. provided, however, that the su-
peryisor or sewing shall act as critic
tenchsr without additional com mpensatio on.
The resolution was adopted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-29

Mr.. Manchester, from the committee OH
schoolhouses, reported tiat tho commit
toe had examined into the ma tor Of fur
ther n ?, ded school faoiliiis in q q western
portion OF the Ninth werd M d was of the
opinion that there WINS r. necessity for "a
six-r ON primary scbto blilding in that
locality. and rer"mn ended that such n
building he ereolo report approved.
: MIR White Offered u rcsoiution proyidin q
that the committed on relations To the
CITY Council be directed to aoply To the
CITY Council Tor suitable an r Ipriation
for site ana tIe ere 'tion thereon OF n six :
room school bailung in the western por-
ton of the Ninth ward. Ihe resolution
was adopted.
There being no further N-slness. u"on
motion of Mr.. JCslin, h ) hool ,,m
mite adjourned TO meet 40 the regu.ar
limo.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-29

Couidn't Estimate It's Nalue?-Dr
Agnews Cure for TIRE Heart never
1iIs. lt relieves IN 80 minutes N cures
Il Is Deacon light 10 lend you back Ia
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Aehews Jiro tor tLs Heart currd
me o. raiHtaion and Smother
ing snelis. ~ valra cannot
be- 'siimat d. fel like new man. "
sold ny blauoing y Blunring. 80 and IS
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-29

Mr.. Metcalf, from the committee on
grammar ana primary schools. presented
the following Nominations for primary
schools: Rachel f.. Walker. Bourne
street: Helen J.. Allen, Bellevue avenue !;
Gertrude u. Prouty, Montague street ;
Helen :. Mann. Montague street: There
sa nj. Murphy, Pitman street; Maude
Farnum. Manton avenue; Mary l.. Mo-
ran, Catherine j. MoGrsth Catherine +.
Denny, Jane Il. McGuirk, Mount Pleas
ant avenue; Theresa A. sullivan, Sis
sor street; Florence A. Sullivan, Manton
avenue; Emily w. Cushman. Broad
street; Amy Il Sheldon. Peace street !;
Edith d. Snow, Messer street; Mary j.
Dunno. Covell street; Meude T.. Arm =
strong, Eddy street; Elizabeth ). Hol-
land. Covell street; Nettie g. Read Almy
street. Kindergarten; Julia Il. Ward,
Montague street kindergarten. T.s re-
port was received and the nominees were
unanimously declared elected