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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-17

vital matter TO the Massachusetts cot
ton manufacturers. who must have pro-
lection from foreign competition. He
cited instances where the southern mills
had competed seriously with his own
mill. selling goods IL cents per yard less
than the Grinnell and yet making a
profit. He also read letters from con-
sumers. expressing their preference for
southern goods over eastern goods, even
atks little higher price. Mr.. Pierce
spoke OF New Bedford as Klondke for
spinners. and said that labor q -ators
and yellow journalism are trying TO make
the public believe that New Bedford is
paying starvation wages. He was
Kissed when he declared that one weaver
had made s12 four weeks I'm succession.
William Cullinane, president OF the
weavers' association. testified that his
own wages AS weaver had been re-
duced 12% percent during the past two
years without notice. the reduction TAX
ing place because OF changed styles in
goods.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-17
MANUFACTURERS HEARD.
Why 1t Was Decided TO Cut Wages In
New Bedford Mills.

Why 1t Was Decided TO Cut Wages In
New Bedford Mills.
New Bedford Mass. Feb. 17.-Andrew
G.. Piercefi treasurer of the Wamsutta
mills and president of the Manufactur-
ers' association, was the first OF the
manufacturers called upon by the leg
islative committee Wednesday. lie told
the manufacturers reason for the re-
duction. The market was stocked over
abundantly with manufactured goods"
he said, and the selling price had fallen
30 percent and was still on the down
grade Ii did not seem good business
policy TO add TO the accumulation of
manufactured goods on the existing
scale. Contract goods are sold so low
that there is hardly new dollar for an
old dollar In the business, and in many
grades the goods are being made at an
actual loss"
Mr.. Pierce was asked what labor leg
islation he would recommend. Il am
not TO recommend any labor legislation"
said Mr.. Pierce. but | wish IL under
stood that shorter hours and all restric-
tive legislation enable our competitors
TO make goods to more advantage than
they can here"
Representative Cullinane asked If il
IS not a fact that with shorter hours
production is greater. Mr. Pierce said
that he could not answer that. where
upon the auditors laughed. Mr.. Pierce
did not think that the condition Of some.
OF the mills, as to old machinery, was
~ all responsible for the cutdown. He
raid there was system OF insurance at
enc time between the mills, but he did
not know Of any now.
REPRESENTATIVE Donahue asked IL the
shorter hours did not give better help
than In other states where short hours
do rot prevail. Mr. Pierce answered
that he d'd not know any difference.
Otis ". Pierce. treasurer OF the Grin
nell mills ea'd that the tariff was q
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-17
Effort to Settle King
Philip Strike.
STRIKERS OPPOSE TERMS.
ilea of General Strike Is Not Liked
by the Viewers.
NEW BEDFORD INVESTIGATION.

Fall River, Mass. Feb IA special
meeting OF the Spinners union was held
last night for the purpose OF taking ac-
tion on the strike at the King Philip.
Efforts have been made for several days
TO bring about an amicable settlement OF
the difficulty. but there was considerable
opposition manifest at the meeting to a
return to work under the conditions
governing the situation, and IL was
finally decided 10 postpone all action un-
I'll Friday night. when another special
meeting will be held.
The action OF the weavers' executive
committee in voting against general
strike. despite expressions of the radical
element OF the membership in favor. ex-
presses the sentiment of conservative
leaders on this matter. and there is
little likelihood that the proposition will
be at all favorably received by the rank
and file OF the operatives.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-17
"The Heart of Mary and"

Ne1t Monday night will inaugnrate the re.
turr, series of peri rfnBnc,s ~ Bella eos mar
vel lousl, constructed play. "1he Heart OF
hdryiand," n The Prov ence Opera House.
lhe cast will be TelIesented by Frank Nor
Henry Weaver, JT., Grant Stewart, Mblco In
Miliams, heri ert Inward, Waiter Eelasco.
helen Tracy, Angela McChull, and Virginia
Tracy, with Mrs. Leslie Carter IN her INT, nss-
~ intercs ine ana impassioned Iornaval Of
the heroine, Maryland calvert, which has
placed her among the fore ost of the very
few great emotional aciI,s es OF her time.
All. indications ale that th, audiences through
ou the en ire cnkag"mcnt w II not only test
tho capacity of ths the ire, but Will incluGe
the presence of the most fashi, nsble u, ople
Of our pay going public. a specal matinee
perfQrb.arce of "Ih, heart of unryiand" will
De gCon on Mashipgton's Birthday, Tuesday,
Fec. ~.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-17
SOME OLD EPITAPHS.

The following curious epitaphs
were copied from hickory head
boards in the town cemetery at Bell
Vile, Ca:
Hes left this world, where griefs
abound
This world so cold and drear--
Tor tother one. We hope he's found
A warmer welcome there"
And here are lines ION a Lady
Who Died. Aged One Hundred and
.'en:"
Nothing OF good the Lord Will give
To you, O sinful men;
Only the pure in heart can live
One hundred years and ten."
And this triumphant verse is sa-
cred 10 the memory of a man who
Never Held an Office on Earth"
"JIe tried to brave the campaign
blast.
But failed and lived dejected;
lie ran for heaven. and he at last
Was gloriously elected"
Chicago Times Herald.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-17

apop.exy DR.. Agnew's Cure fer tic
Heart Is equally effective in apopleotic
symptoms. IL you lave unpieasant Il zzi-
ess. ligatu s. Or su den rush OF blood TO
G. ad, take preCaU ,iors against re-
cdrrri C.. Ills aioat remeny VIII remuvs
the cause. i h press Uf the land as
daily long list Of sGGden dreths Viii h
wo I'D tot b. orroni ! a If DR.. Agntw' g
Gu Tor e lie, 1T vtre ed. sold 10y
lon, lag Il a dina "a sld % View bus-
{; Geo. /. L Il 81 TO-, 62 to ~ go.
ain; hall & Lyo .-49
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-17

BEFORE HER MIRROR
The secrets that she tells her glass
No other heart will ever know.
II sees joys dimpling smile. Alas.
1t hears the sob of maiden woe!
II learns at what range loves dart
sped
And IL the aim were true or false:
The uttered words, the thoughts
unsaid,
The floating visions of the waltz.
All. conldant. discreet and true.
When in your heart her face ap-
pears
The secrets you must tell endue
a smiling face quite oft with
tears!
The secrets that her glass tells her
No other heart shall ever know.
All. downy puff! All, rabbits fur.
All, pencil black, Alas tits SO!
Wood Levette Wilson in Brooklyn
Life.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-17

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icy that represents the peoples in
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The Best Financial Column,
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/. he Best "Woman's Page" on Saturday,
The Best Whist Column,
The Best Court Reports
Accuracy Reliability and Faithfulness in
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coupled with Freshness and Crispness in Presen-
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And ever and always seeking to make for
its Readers
a DAILY NEWSPAPER
that they can place in their Homes for all the
Family to read and enjoy.
These of the Features that
making THE NEWS to-day popular than
before.
That's why its Daily Circulation is growing
so marvelously fast.
That's why it is received with warm well
in the Homes of Providence, endorsed by
the Clergy and everywhere approved ard read
as a Clean, Bright, Newsy, Up-to-Date NEWS
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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-06-08
SMALLPOX CURE.

1t is said the worst case OF smallpox
can be effectually cuyfl in three days
simply by cream Of tartar. This is the
sure and never failing remedy: One
ounce OF cream Of tartar dissolved in q
pint OF boiling water, to be drank when
cold, at short intervals. ltcan DO taken
at any time. and 10 . preventative Is
we'll as curative. 1t il known to have
cured in q hundred thousand cases
without o failure. It never leaves Q
mark, never causes blindness, and al
ways prevents tedious lingaFing.-Ex-
change.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-06-08
The MEPHISTO CAP,
BY +, ANK n. SUMMER.

oh, yec. And L forget TO ol you.
You nov your old flame i to be mar
rip.l in ' ay?'
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-06-08
CHRISTIAN ENOE AVOR.

Topic, June ~: Chrirt'sn Courage !;
Examples from Books or Life-Mark
10: 1924; Acts FL: 10-14.
Some one has well expressed the
difference between mere physical
bravery and true courage by saying,
bravery lies in the blood, courage in
tho mind" There are certain people
who instinctively are Indifferent to
hardship and ignorant Of fear but this
quality is likely to predominant IN rash.
unthinking natures. good illustration
Of the difference between tho traits is
afforded by the story Of two soldiers
going into battle. One, noticing the
pallor of bis companion, said jeeringly.
"You are afraid" "Yes," returned the
other quietly, "and If you were half a.
afraid you'd rum" Lacking natural
fearlessness, he had the courage to de-
fly the danger he thoroughly realized.
There are people who endure pain
like heroes, but who vince before .
scornful smile Some men could face
. cannon without Ainching, but are
afraid to speak tho simple words,"I do
not think it is right"
Christian courage is not matter Of
temp erament. Peter acted naturally
when he ran away from danger and
with oaths denied any knowledge Of
his Master. But not many days later,
be faced the tbrongs which filed Jeru-
salon, to tell them that with wicked
hands they had crucifed the Son Of
God, and the thing which caused his
hearers the most wonder and perplex-
ity was his marvellous holiness.
Christian courage is not foolhardy,
but it never holds back when duty
points forward. It has o chance TO
express itself in the little things Of
life as well as in the greatest. 1t in
spires to brave endurance of all kinds
OF bodily discomfort, aud this it ID
which makes many sick-roQw seem .
gateway into heaven itself. II demands
that we shall bravely meet calamity. II
necessitates complete disregard for
all scorn and censure which is under.
served. 1t means that when danger
threatens, we shall still be undismayej.
Down through the ages come the
ringing words, BE strong and Of good
courage; be not afraid, neither be thou
dismsyed; for the Lord thy God is with
lhee.' Young Peoples Weekly.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-06-08
Atlanta. O..
to see him back in his former home.

! Edna sat before the fire two day
after Calvin Cortrell's lrrival, and wa
meditating..over these things, when Cor
rell himself entered. She was lookin,
for visit not from him but from Bo1
Bristol. Nevertheless she found littl
or no difficulty in meeting him witt
conventional care.
| At first, that is. Her old frisnd--ol
sweetheart-lost but little time in com.
ing to the particular business of hi
call, and it certainly startled her when
he said, Il am very glad I found yor
| alone.
'Glad?' she said. Oh, yes. 1t is
nice to be able to have little chat
Tell me about your Life out there
Il can tell you about that at rome
other time said Cortrell. Just at
present I have to discharge a duty.
Oh, yes. 1t wouldn't be right. I
wouldn't like it, if 1 were in Bristols
place
Like what? said the girl
This'-And he took tissue pack
age from his pocket.
Edna opened the package, wonder
ing. When she saw the old gloves,
lying there, with the marks Of wear
OF many years ago upon them, but also
marked with the folds Of many other
later years Of careful keeping,
whole procession Of memories passed
before her mind. She was silent for
some moments.
What ought I to do-with them!'
she asked. Il don't know. Tell me-
Not the least doubt Of il, the whole
affair was excessively silly. 1t was
thoroughly in keeping with the rest
that now this young woman, on the
eve of marriage into which no one had
forced her should be looking with .
look OF pitiful appeal in her eyes, and
with tears at q man who had firted
with her five years before. Still, silly
as it was, it was so.
CortrelI, on his part, looked extreme
ly uncomfortable. He may havs beer
wishing that he had sent he old gloves
by mail. or by messenger; but then
again, he may not have been altogether
sorry to see that appealing look and
those swimming eyes.
IL don't know he stammered.
Perhaps ought not to have brought
them But I don't see why not. 1
don't see how l could have kept them,
could ~
You might have burned them
mightn't your Edna said, with q rather
smile.
so I might Cortrell answered quick
ly. i give you my word, Miss Barsom
Il beg you to believe me- never
thought OF that
The manifest sincerity with which
his was SAID and the ingenious blush |
that accompanied the explanation were
irresistible. Edna Barsom burst into
. hearty laugh, which Cortrell was not |
ong in taking up.
But at that moment the street door |
vas opened, and then the door Of the
library, where these two stood laugh
ng over an old pair OF gloves, and the
trvant girl, in her directed and dis
inctive manner. pronounced, Mr..
3rist i.
There was nothing really embarrass-
ne n the situation the embarrasa-
nent was only apparent. The event
night have been different if all the
ersons concerned had looked at the
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-06-08

| II !" oHce w tkeu 10 he taDl ana,
Lifting the gloves, sid, With eyebrows
raise !, "A presen ? W mt you let me
into your joker
How are you, Br s ol9' Co. trell aid,
holding out his hand. Il hope you
haven't 70 gott, n m
The wort oi it Was that Edn. was
still laughing. And there we're Il 9
gloves. Bristol appeared to think that
the situation demanded a d splay OF
quiet dignity.
i remember you perfectly, Dir. Cor
trel',' he said, bowling slightly. "May
I ask again what amuses you so much'
| Edn. became serious in a moment,
and as she bec,me serious he became
angry.
1T isn't very much Of a joke, Mr.
Bristol, ste said. IF you insist on
having it, however, Mr.. Cortrell has
just found an cd pair Of gloves Of
mine. las brought them to me, be.
cause it DIDN'T occur 10 him to pu,
them IN the fire. Isn't it iunny?'
4 hardly think so, Bristol answered.
Perhaps I might appreciate the joke
better if knew where Mr.. Cortrell
found these gloves.
As CortrelI opened Lis mouth to
make some answer to him, Edna, put
ting up her hand, said: This is my
business. I'm afraid you will not have
an opportunity OF fully approaching
the joke, MIR. Bristol, until you manage
to get yourself into better humor for
that sort Of thing
she very carefully folded up the
gloves and laid them behind the clock
on the mantelpiece, while Cortrell star
ed at her and Bristol stood biting his
neither lip.
Then there was an awkward pause for
some moments, until Cortrell said
s something about going.
why, I've hardly had ten words with
you yet, Mr.. Cortrell,' Edna faid, with
3 wick ed glance at the other man.
Please don't 60 yet. Perhaps-per-
haps may find something Of interest
to show you, If you'll wait little long
Dr.
Then perhaps I had better call at
,ome other time Bristol said.
1t was very awkward situation in |
Iced. Bristol could NOT stay after this
asst observation OF his, and Cortrell
could not run away after Edpa's press
ng invitation.
Half an hour later Cortrell said.
What do you mean by saying that
vou might find something interesting |
o show met
Did r. said Edna. DO you hold
ne to it ? 1t occurred to me suddenly. |
Wait here
She ran out Of the room and after .
title while came back holding some-
hing behind her.
DO you recognize this!' And she
produced an old faded red
elvet SIN oking cap. 1t was Mephisto
nth sides pulled down and an absurd
rush at one side.
by Jingo?' Cortrell exclaimed.
YES said Edna. You had to 60
ONE bareheaded.'
1T was that night, wasn'ti', after we
ad all been to the mill
RENE mber the wafer RATS!
And you would pull off your gloves
nd try to reach pond lillie'.'
Edna nodded. and you would not
i've them back to me-.
Jack stole my cap, didn't hep
Yes and I made him give it to me-
0 keep IN pledge for my gloves
when did you find that old cap,
Iiss Barscm?'
about week ago. Edna said, look
lg little confused. i didn't know
on were coming home then
'Of course you were going to send it
} me?'
OF course was
BY the way, didn't it occur to you to
urn it,
Then both bust out laughing once
ore.
A, fo~ tbo etory {hot nr,,tol aoJ
The times., 1898-10-02

guilty to the crimes of which they are
charged. while the others pleaded not
guilty. Those who pleaded guilty were
remanded to jail TO await sentence and
the others to await their trials.
Frank Dexter, white, charged with lar
ceny, pleaded guilty 10 the theft of BIZ
cycle. valued at S75. from Henry c. Bush
by: William Carroll declared that he was
guilty of stealing a SIS bicycle from Her
bert H Spooner. while Joseph Wheeler
alias Henry Johnson. said he, too, was
guilty of the theft of a wheel Edward
Ball. alias William Ball, charged with
stealing s45 wheel from Augustus g.
Brown, pleaded not guilty.
The following pleaded not guilty: Sam
uel johnson, assault on Charles Curtis,
with intent to kill, on July %; Arthur
Bell. charged with entering the stable of
William F. ODonnell. with intent to
steal; Arthur Welch, James Adams, and
William Smith, second offense petit lar
ceny; Charles alias John Dunkins. lar
ceny from the person; Augustus Wilson,
housebrea king; John Thomas, alias John
ST. Clair; George w. Pinkert pleaded
guilty to the theft of a SIS watch from
Fred j. Lorrigan, and Samuel Smith to
the charge of housebreaking.
Those of the prisoners pleading not
guilty and being INDECENT were assigned
counsel by the court to defend them. In
such cases, the attorneys receive no fees
but take them as an act of courtesy to
the courts.
The times., 1898-10-02
ARRA1GNMENr OF PRISONERS
Five Plead Guilty of the Crimes
Charged Against Them.

The prisoners against whom indictments
were returned yesterday by the grand
Jury were arraigned this morning in
Criminal Court No. J. Mr. Justice Bradley
presiding. Henry E. Davis, United States
attorney for the District of Columbia,
and Assistant Attorneys Joseph Shilling
ton and w r. Baker were present
After the arraignments Mr.. Davis was
asked as to what he would do toward
bringing the several persons charged with
murder to trial pending the decision of
the United States Supreme Court in the
case Of William Strothers, whose attor-
ney, Samuel d. Truitt, has appealed to
that tribunal on exceptions TO the charge
of the trial judge.
The Strothers case, he believes, VIII pe
considered by the United States Supreme
Court as soon as practicable after 1t con-
venes
If the Supreme Court of the United
States should confirm the decision of the
lower court. the opinion that the murder
cases will be disposed of during the pres
ent term. In the meantime the trial OF
all the other "jail cases" will be proceed
ed with.
or the fourteen arraisned. five pleaded
The times., 1898-10-02
ATTORNEY cHR1sTY's SUIT.
Brings Action for Professional Ser
vices Rendered.

In the case of Robert Christy against
Sarah Maud Hevner and the WILDLY
Land and Development Company, Justice
Cox yesterday issued a decree setting
aside the pro confesso decree granted on
August A. 1885, and ordered that proceed
ings be stayed until final judgment in ac-
ton at law in the Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia be had, and provided
that tbs defendant Hevner appear and
answer by demurrer or by pleading to the
declarations therein. 1t is further order
ed that she answer to this cause
The defendant, Hevner, is resident
of Philadelphia, and was the owner of
lot No. 5, in square No. 161, the triangle
bounded by Eighteenth and l. Streets,
and Connecticut Avenue. For many
years, more than ten, the complainant,
Robert Christy, was her attorney and le-
gal adviser, and during this time had
performed much service as her counsel
in litigation concerning the property
mentioned. AS soon as the litigation,
however, was near being brought to q
! close and final favorable settlement, she
| transferred the power OF attorney to Ar
| thur A. Birney, who made final adjust
| ment of her business. Upon learning this
/ the plaintiff, Christy, presented the de-
The times., 1898-10-02
The basement store.

More Of the housewives needs can
be supplied in the Basement Sto-e-the
hundred and one little necesSarles Tor
the kitchen and dining room. Thou
sands of our customers already know
the advantages of buying such arti-
cIes downstairs-let those who don I
investigate tn certainly pay EN-
to- Special Anniversary values fol-
low;
Best clear cedar electric welded hoop
washtubs, the best and strongest made,
will 90 at these Anniversary prices;
4Sc for small siZe-65c- for medium
size-and sec. for large size
Good-sized. weIl-made willow clothes
baskets for &c. each.
Large size clear poplar wood ironing
boards. OF extra good Guality-stronS
and durable-fOr % cents
Finely made clothes wringer,. with
best white rubber roller-which viii
fit any size tub-for S1-29 each
14-ouars, size best quality gray en-
amel dishpans for 24c.
Gray enamel wash basins for S cents
each.
Best white cotton dish mOps. for 3
cents each.
Kinks White Cloud Floating Soap,
for 8 cents a cake-regular price &C
The times., 1898-10-02
Prospects for a Good season.

The outlook for a successful seasons
work at the National Conservatory of
Music is very good. The teachers who
are interested will take the utmost in
terest in all the proceedings this winter,
which will include Friday night lectures,
history and synopsis of the lives of we'll
known musicians, including music.
These meetings will be conducted by the
pupils. The monthly public musica!es
will also be feature of interest Voice
training will have the greatest care. Class
lessons in voice will be given as much
attention as in single lessons. Miss DeX-
ter, who has charge of the vocal de-
partment, promises to be the best of
teachers. She has what few teachers
have, the faculty of imparting to her
pupils the method taught, which is
| purely nature. The only law by which
one may learn to sing. The-hours of the
The times., 1898-10-02

"The Bells" with Creston Clarke as
Matthias and Adelaide Prince in the role
of his daughter served as the final bill
of the week last night at the Columbia
The star and his company appeared to
excellent advantage. especially in the
strong scenes near the close of the play
Mr.. Clarke's work was, as always, intel
ligent and comprehensive, while Miss
Prince proved sweet and dainty in diff
ficult part A fair audience testified con-
tinuous appreciation of the performance.
The times., 1898-10-02
A H0MELY AND SAFE RULE.

If those who try all sorts of medicines
in an effort to recover lost health. would
take little homely advice and quit drug
ging and adopt a plain diet of food and
drink, made by those who are skilled in
what such systems need the return 20
health would be natural and reasonably
sure.
Breakfast and supper on Grape-Nuts
and Postum Food Coffee with q little
fruit will work wonders.
The times., 1898-10-02
Advances i'm Zinc Ore Prices

Joplin, Mo-. Oct. 1.-Zinc ore took an
other jump yesterday, advancing from $50
to $33 per ton, coming within 81 of the
highest price on record, which was reach
ed four weeks ago. New mines are be-
ing opened all over the district, and many
old abandoned mines are again being
worked.
The times., 1898-10-02
CLYDE sHIP-BuILDING.
Eighteen Vessels Launched i'm Its
WATERS in September.

London. Oct. Eighteen vessels were
launched ON the Clyde in September. The
tonnage, As, 922, is record for this period.
The total for nine months Is about 800. 600.
A few fresh orders have been received in
the past month. The congested yards and
appreciation of prices has probably de-
termined buyers to hold over.