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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-18
EAST PROVIDENCE.

Last evening a reception and supper
was given by the Watcheinoket Fire Com
pany, No. ! of this town in their assem-
bly, rooms, in honor Of the two msmb bers
OF the company Dnd a friend. who is to
accompany them TO the gold fields of
klondike. The mem bsrs are Second AS
sstant Foreman Samuel Wilmorth aud
Hoseman Joseph Graham. Their fIiond is
Irving Howard, also n resident of the
town. The guests were given seats Of
honor upon the platform during mn ex-
csllent program. which had been pre-
pared. The company were present In full
numbers. and also large mum Der OF
invited guests.
The largest dancing party which has
ever been given in tho town hall was ths
sixth grand ball OF tine second series,
given last evening by the East ProvideI ce
Nheelmen. There were nearly four hun
dred persons present, and several times
there were as many rs "a sets on the floor
at one time. There were guests present
from Boston, Pawtucket Providence,
Warren, Bristol Fall River, and Swan
sea. aud delegates from nearly every cycle
club in the state. The costuming Of the
ladies was perhaps the most elaborate of
any event Of the kind ever given in the
town, and presented a most charming
picture. The order OF dances contained
% mum bars, and was hardly exhaus, ed
when the special car arrived at Q o'clock
this morning to convey the city party to
their homes. The music was furnished
by the arragansett orchestra OF Provi-
dence, and the refreshments by Burlando
OF tho city. Tie committee Of arrange
ments was George W. Carpenter chair
man; Frank III. Nottage, secretary; John
MCPHERSON, treasurer; Robert h. An
thony Charles A. Champlin; receptAan
committe, Howard Sisson. chairman; ES-
mund +. Cole, Ralph >. Chace, Walter
w. Champlip; floor director, Robert II.
Anthony; assistant floor director, Charles
A. Uhamplin aids. Robert H. Bell, j.
Henry Chnmplin. Fred Il. Miller, George
w. Fairbanks, Fred GOtf. Ross b. Dem
ing.
Last night Frank Mcintyre was arrested
on Washington bridge in drunken condi-
tion. When brought To the station he
admitted that ne had no home nnd no
money. This morning he was charged
with being an idle person, without means
of support. He denied the charge and was
given trial, and admitted sufficient
evidence TO prove the charge correct, and
was found guilty, and sentenced to the
state workhouse for six months.
A few nights since an attempt was
made to rob the boot and shoe store of
Dennis Fenlon on Watchemoket square
one Of tho large lights Of glass was broken
from the front window, ard the thief
attempted to get pair Of rubber boots
but they were fastened To the back cf ,so
window aud were not readily drawn out,
and IL is thought that before he could
cut the fastening. he was frightened
away. - nothing was missing when the
proprietor arrived at the store in the
morning The matter has not been
officially reported at the police station as
yet.
Mrs. Saumel r. Darling Is dangerously
| ill ~ the residence of her parents, MIR
and Mrs David : Anthony, Riyuiet
| Farm, Seskonk Mas.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-18
AUBURN.

Doctor Dan O. King and wife left yester.
day for a short trip in the south.
The Ladies' Aid Society Of the Episcopal
Church has made preparations for an enter
tainment to be given Monday evening in Ma.
sonic Hall.
very pleasant party Of whist players gath
cred at the residence of Mr.. Dan Fitz, super
intendent OF parks, on Whitney street
last evening. There was a large attend
ance and n good time was enjoyed by all. The
regular meeting of May Lodge OF New Eng
land Order OF Protection was held in Odd fel-
lows Hall last evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-18

Byron street yesterday afternoon. She
was four years and three months old.
I A bean supper was held hst eveniue
at 1t. Bsrtho lomews Church for the bsue t
of the church. There was large attend
ance and the receipts were large.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-18
LIFE WORK ENDED.
Death of Miss Frances E. Willard
Early Today.
Indefatlgable Temperance Worker Sue
cumbs 10 La Grippe.

New York, Feb. 1s.-shortly after midnight,
in her room i'm Hotel Empire, in this city,
Miss Frances e. Willard, the president OF the
Worlds and National Woman's Christian Tenn
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-18

Walthsnl Mass. FEB. Is "A oClorsd
desperate shot down without warning.
Station Master W1llism "a. Lane and
then msds good his escape from the
station with rie contents of tn, money
drawer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-18

100 per cent was the highest per-
eentsge sttsinabIe in points on Whis-
kies exhibited at the Worlds Column
bisn Exposition.
Chester ". Graves q Sons OF Boston
indirectly exhibited Guekenheir,er
Pure Rye Whiskey, distilled May. 1880.
This brand was awarded frat prize
over all competitors.
a Afew dozen bottles OF this whiskey
are still owned by the Messrs. Graves
q Sons, and the attention OF News
readers 10 called to the fact that once
sold no more can be obtained.
"Ths responsibility and reliability
OF The representations made by c. n.
Graves q Sons, whose address 10 Box
I63o, Boston, is urquestioned. "
you want fine Whiskey, write them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-18

% rsioemlar four wife a. such q daiut, and
pretty little thing humiy. snd Vet mey tell
ne she has turned Out fine cuok
"Turnel ont a fuc cuol,f she hs. turned
out hslf dorm ~ thom within N, Last ihres
week - Detroit frcs Iicss.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-05
THE COAST DEFENCES.

One half the number of improved
cannon mortars and emplacements viii
bc located and placed in suitable posi-
ton ere the expiration of 1898. Inc
Artillery Board is constantly making
practical survey, so far as these relate
to the army, and the establishment of
adequate military protection of our sea
board. frequently urged upon the govern
ment by the chambers of commerce of
our maritime cities, is receiving strong
reinforcement from this source. Mean
while there is means of defence from
greater physical calamity which no one
afflicted with nervousness or dyspepsia
should neglect, and that is the use OF
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, which by
restoring the tone of the nerves ana
stomach invigorates the entire system.
1t also prevents malarial, kidney and
rheumatic ailments, and cures biliousness
md constipation. 1t is II capital appcti-
ger. and promotes sound repose. Those
who have been cured by It speak in no
uncertain tones as to the effectiveness
Of this celebrated medicine in disease
and as a medicinal stimulant.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-05
CITY IN BRIEF.

AUD TORS RET ORT.-The report
of the State Auditor will be issued with
in the next two weeks.
RUSSELL A POP.-Capt Bill Day
says Gov. Russell is the strongest Popu-
list in the State, and not a Republican
at all.
HAIL.-Twenty-fo hours OF almost
steady rain and one hour of hal, is
what Raleigh people got yesterday in the
way of weather. The hail, mixed with
rain. came between ) and 6 o'clock yes
terday evening.
THE MIKADO REHERSAL.-T
preliminary rehearsal for the Mikado
will begin this afternoon at the Park
Hotel at the following hours: Children
for the baby song at $50; young ladies
for the fan drill at o'clock; young la
dies for chorus at o'clock.
BRITT ACCEPTS.-AIr. J. +. Britt
having accepted the offer of private sec.
rotary to Congressman Kitchin, will leave
Oxford for Washington in a few days
In his absence the Public Ledger will
be edited by Mr.. j. c. Biggs. The
printing department will be under the
control of Mr.. E. E. Harper.
A CONVENTION CALLED.-At a
mass-meeting of the Democratic Execu.
tive committee of the Ninth district
held Thursday afternoon in the private
parlor of the Hotel Berkeley at Ashe.
vile, it was decided to hold the conven-
ton for the purpose of nominating a
candidate for Congress, in Asheville May
2ith, at 2 o'clock p. IN.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-05
PERSONALS.

Ex-Sheriff NJ. W. Page spent yesterday
in the city.
Mrs. Minnie Bagley is visiting Mrs.
VIM. Bailey in I1ouisburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip w. Ayeritt have
returned from a trip to Florida.
District Attorney Bernard yesterday re-
turned to his home in Greenville.
Mr.. Charles K. Johnson yesterday re-
turned from visit to Moore county.
Mr.. ID. FL. Young and Mr.. X. c. Rivers
have returned from the Newbern Fair.
Mr.. W. G. Petty, of Carthage, spent
yesterday in Raleigh attending to some
railroad business.
Mr.. George Allen left yesterday morn
ing for Newbern. Mrs. Allen has been
there for some time.
Miss Allen Whitaker, of Littleton, n.
c., is in the city visiting Misses Sallie
and Alice HaIriss, on West Lane street.
Mrs. NJ. A. Horton and daughter, Miss
Pearle, went up to Burlington yesterday
to spend some time with Mrs. Horton's
daughter, Mrs. III. III. Riggston.
Mr.. Kope Elias yesterday morning re-
turned from Northampton county, where
he has been on a visit to Senator Ran
som.
Mr.. Robert L. Thompson, who has for
some months been at Hamlet in the
cotton business, is in the city ON a visit
to his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Alf A.
Thompson.
Judge III. g. Conner and Congressman
4. A. Woodland were here yesterday
morning on their way to Chapel Hill,
where they went to act as judges in
tie debate there last night.
Mr.. A. b. Hunter, of Apex, who was
in Raleigh yesterday, says that Apex
is going forward more rapidly than at
any time in its history, and the business
men are pulling together for its growth.
Mrs. e. Mex. Goodwin, accompanied
by little Louise, is here to spend several
weeks visiting the family of DIR.
A. w. Goodwin, brother Of the superin-
tendent of the school for the deaf and
dumb at Morganton.
Rev. w. III. Pickett, pastor of the
Methodist churches ON Bynun circuit,
was here yesterday. He said: ION
Monday we paid the last cent of debt
due on our parsonage, and the church on
my circuit does not now owe u cent"
Mrs. J. Frank Stanback, of Trinity,
is in Raleigh to attend the marriage OF
her sister, Mrs. II. f. Holleman to Hon
f.. y. Woodland, which takes place next
Wednesday. Mrs. Stanback is accompa.
MED by her daughter, Miss Eleanor
Stanback, who is a student of Greens
boro Female College.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-05
A RIGHT STORE SERVICE

Is just essential to successful merchandising rs right
goods andright prices. Communities are like individuals
Use them right and they'll appreciate it.
One of the principles upon which this business is
founded is absolute fairness in dealing with its patrons
Public confidence came to us by the practice of this Pn-
cple. We shall leave mo stone unturned to retain that
confidence There can be business growth without it,
in fact business life itself depends upon its preservation
1t cannot be amiss for to emphasize these matters just
on the threshold of the new season.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-05

Synopsis of Weather.-'Ihe barometer
is high in the northwest and low in the
southeast The storm central. off the
Carolina coast Thursday morning is now
central over New York. 1t augmented
in its northeasterly course and the At
lantic States as far north as Boston Were
favored with rain, Raleigh was especially
favored in having during the storm LA
inches.
Last night at s p. m. it was still rain
ing in Charleston, Savannah and Will
mington. The weather is clear and cool
all over the country, the Atlantic
states excepted, but especially cool for
the season in Texas, Louisiana and parts
of Florida.
River Forecast.-Moderate freshet~
will occur in the rivers of eastern North
Carolina during the next As hours. The
Cape Fear will rise to between 10 and 20
feet on the gauge at Fayetteville.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-05

After years of untold suffering from
lies, 3. W. Pursel. of Knitnersville,
"a, was cured by using single bottle
# De Wits Witch Hazel Salve. Skin
l.seases such as eczema, rash, pimples
md obstinate sores are readily cured by
his famous remedy. Heartt & HEARTS
rug store.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-05
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

NJ. NJ. SMITH-Special Sale of Law
Books.
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE co.
Statement.
PAINES CELERY COMPOUND
Mayor of Hartford.
LUCINDA LITTLE Has Qualified as
Executrix of the Estate of Mrs. Mar
garet G.. Little, deceased.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-05

= marriage recently took place IN a
colored church in Pennsylvania, between
Il white girl and a negro, with the CON
sent of the girls mother. But much
couldn't be expected from girl who
prang from such mother.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-05
the WEATHER TODAY.

For North Carolina: Clearing on the
coast in the early morning.; Saturday
fair: northeasterly winds.
Local Forecast for Raleigh and Vicini-
ty = to 8 o'clock tonight: Saturday
clearing.
Local data for yesterday: Maximum
temperature, 80; minimum temperature,
80: mean, 81; rainfall, "a
The following table gives data for yes
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-05

We are anxious to do a little good In
his world and can think Of no pleasanter
IT better way to do it than by recon-
nending One Minute Cough Cure as a
preventive OF pneumonia. consumption
nd other serious hung troubles that fol-
ow neglected colds. Heartt & HEARTS
irug store.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-05
Our Coat of Arms.
A SPRIG OF HEATHER,
A SKEAN-DHU AND A
GROCER'sSHOP

The Heather and Skean-Dhu are of
the past. The Grocer's Shop plays q
part In the present, assisted by 1t our
Turnip Salad and Onion Crops we are
able to live in rural simplicity in tia.
suburbs of Geranium Valley.
Neither Art, Poetry, Romance or Sen
timent are possible in this business.
We sell Coffee of acknowledged
strength and most delicious Aroma, "He-
No" Tea invigorating with a perfum
more delicate than v1olets. Butter Of
richest yellow, exceeding in fragrance,
New Mown Hay, Flour as White as
SNOW.
Fresh Tropical Fruits, Domestic
Fruits and Vegetables.
Fruits, Vegetables, Fish, Flesh and
Fowl in Tin and Glass.
Food for Dyspeptics, Food for Hypo-
chondriacs. Food for everybody.
We think we know something about
what people should eat to "Live long in
the Land.
II you have respect for our opinion
come and see us.
W. G. STRONACH & SONS.
Grocers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-05

Don't annoy others by your coughing,
and risk your life by neglecting a cold.
One Minute Cough Cure cures coughs,
colds. Group, grippe and all throat and
lung troubles. Heartt & HEARTS drug
Store.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-05

Rice's Goose Greese never fails to
cure Group, Coughs and Colds.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-05

Our line of Sundries will have all the
latest goods added as they come out.
and prices the lowest. See our line be-
fore buying.
Responsible parties can arrange to
buy Bicycles on liberal plan. Sundries
sold for cash only.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-05
OUR S1.OO KID GLOVES.

The best dollar gloves that money can
buy. That's putting it strong; but we
are very earnest in this kid glove mat
ter.
Our $1.OO gloves are backed up in ev-
cry way. Bound-to-pleaSe-yOu sort Of
gloves, or your money back. Poor econo-
my to ask you to keep anything you
don't want; think too much of your
patronage for that.
Want you to feel that we are using
our best kid glove intelligence, born of
years of experience, for your best inter
ests.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-05
MILLINERY RIBBONS,
TRIMMING RIBBONS.
NECKWEAR RIBBONS.

Here in all the newest colors and tht
shadings of each. Here in plain ant
fancy effects; in fact, all the SprinG
Novelties are now on view.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-05
BICYCLE SUNDRIES.

IN LAMBS
We have-1S9S Goth Century Lamp, our
special price $225-Regular price. 81 30
The Imperial lamp ............ LOU
Search Light '9S Model ....... 80
IN SADDLES.
We offer-1S9S Christy, Mems or
Ladies' at 0'oQ
1898 Plew "Its Nose is Soft at 300
1898 Genuine Messenger at 100 and. 10
Brown Racing Saddle at ....... 800
Frost Gear Cases keep out mud
price :. E. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 0.OO
HEAR DEM BELLS A'RINGING."
New Departure Bells at %, 35, 60
and $3.50. 1900. Goc
Saks Continuous Ringing Bell at. 100
CYCLOMETERS.
New Era 10000 Miles-our price 75c-
Regular price ............... LOO
u. S. Trip Cyclometer-our price-S5c--
Regular price $1.0O-Registers single
trips and up to 10000 Miles.
New Departure "Sykl" Foot Pumps
special price 80. .-.......... Toe
'! HAND Pump, double acting ...... 2Jc
Stop your leaky valve with Basch's
Valve Cap Zoe. each.
Sager Toe Clip .................. soc
IRE Brushes ............ Zoe
Chain Brushes observation-disclosures. Zoe
spoke Brushes &c and ............ Zoe
Nickle-plaited Wrenches ...... Poe
MORGAN & WRIGHT.
Sticky Stuff 10 and Csc
Rubber Cement 10 and ... Doc
Slippery Stuff ...................1 Toe
Dixon's Graphite &c and ........ .10c
REPAIR OUTFITS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-05
SPECIAL 121aC. NECKWEAR.

Only in Scarfs, light shades-but the,
won't bring % cents while we have thcs
advertised above. Will close at 1215c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-05
Tyy ENTY-FIVE CENTS.

One Of New York's best Scarf maker
closes out to us a quantity of Neckwea
in all approved shapes and of selected
Silks and Satins, at prices which permi
us to sell them at one-half the loves
prices ever quoted on Neckwear O
equal merit.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-05
A. B. StrOnaCh.
~RECOGNITION AND RECIPROCITY.4s

We have recognized Wilmington street. and we are
pleased to say that we are being ecognized by Whining
ton street. Our store extends from Fayetteville to
Wilmington fronting on both streets.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-05
THESE ARE SOC. NECKWEAR AT
csc. EACH.

In Bluffs, Tecks, Four-in- Hands Club
Ties, Imperials and Band Bows, in
choice patterns. and is not likely to pre-
sent itself again.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-05
GIRDLEs AND BELT BUCKLES.


This week will show our third ships
ment of this class of goods. The Belt
sets come in Cut Steel, are $500, though
we have buckles at all prices, as low
as 25c. The Belts we have as high as
$3.50, then all prices down TO 25c.
THE STORE is DOMINIC IT'S
SPRING ATTIRE.
@sI,
The counters and shelves are laden
with rich beauty and newEesS. EdeH
day unfolds some new form of petit
ness. The peerless French Organizes
and Mouselines, the Dimities, Cling
hams and the like for Spring and Sum
mer. The dainty Embr0ideries and
trimmings. Many are enjoying first
view" now. ~
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-05
RIBBONS READY.

Not the ordinary Ribbon readiness,
but our kind of satisfying readiness
r. tn which our customers are familiar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-01
STRIKE SITUATION ar PANA.
Change OF Military Guaris-a:ore Negroes
Arrivc-Hopes ofthe Whites.

Paaa, MS. Dec. After fifty days
continuous night and day riot duty in
Pana. troop 3, of Bloomington, First
Illinois cavalry squadron. was relieved
yesterday by company X, Fifth regi-
ment, of DelaVan. Another consignment
of negroes arrived Tuesday night. They
were met at the train by a squad of
soldiers. who relieved them of their
arms before permitting them to march
to Springside barracks.
y change favorable to the union men
is expected next week, when Sheriff
elect Downey. an avowed friend of the
miners, Will relieve Sheriff Coburn in
charge of affairs here.
The special committee appointed by
the county board of supervisors to in
vestisate the bills of special deputies
deputized by Sheriff Coburn during the
past three months closed a two days
session here yesterday. The invostiEa-
ton developed that the deputies had
filed bills in some instances for forty
and fifty days service in a single month.
claiming to have worked day and night,
and demanding two days pay for one
days work. business men testified that
the deputies never tried TO put down
disorder, but spent their time guarding
the coal companies property. The com
mittee will recommend the rejection OF
bills aEgrCgating S15CCO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-01
HORRIBLE CRIME OF a FATHER
Celebrates d ChiId's Birth b. DashIrg Out
rs Brains.

Eau Claire. Wis, Dec. News has
just reached here of a brutal tragedy
which occurred at Cameron, a village
about thirty miles north of here. \
child was born in a poor family By the
name of Dunn. The father in celebr2-
tion of the event is reported to have
become intoxicated. and on returning
home seized the babe and dashed out its
brains. He was on the point of stranE-
ling his wife when interference by
ncighbors prevented further crime in
the family.
Word was sent to The marshal, who
with twelve men arrested Dunn, but
rot before the latter fired several shots
with a revolver. one Of which clipped
off one of the marshaTs ears. Dunn
was taken to the county jail az Barron
to prevent q lynchiug.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-01
RIGHT SORT OF SHERIFF..
He Stands OF a Hob of "a Thousand with Z
Few Men and Guns.

ParlIersburg. W. Va, Dec. Late
last night a circular was received on
the streets reading: Armed and
masked men wanted at II tonight al
south end of bridge" Before II o'clock
400 men had collected there, mostly
masked. At midnight they marched
across TO the jail where over loo had
collected. Sheriff Wade had Il large
guard armed with Wirchesters He TOLD
the crowd To disperse; that he would
co his sworn duty It Is supposed that
il wants to lynch two negroes. Wade
Grant and George Malat, both accused
of assauItirg women A few shots were
fired. but no one was hurt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-01
Executors Notice.


Estate of France c. Sutcliae. deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed eN-
ecutor Of The estate OF the last VIII and teS-
lament Of Frances &. SULciiIe. late of the
county OF Rock Island. state OF Illinois,
deceased. hereby gives notice that he VIII
appear before the county court OF Rock
ISlauc county ~ the county court room. in
the city OF Re Island. At the January
term. ON the first Mur-ay IN January next,
at which time All persons having claims against
said estate are IOrlleG and requested TO G--
tend. FOR the purpose OF having the same ad-
justed- All persons indebted 10 said estate
are requested 10 make Immediate payment
the undersigned
Dated this Srd Cn- OF November. A. u. 1898.
CHARLES r. SCTCLIFFE,
Executor.