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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-26
THE GENERAL COURT.

Boston. Jan. 26.-Serate bills. petitions.
orders, resolutions-Orla ar for invests ga
ton OF mill strike postponed till today:
state and national colcrs to be displayed
over the presidents chair; Norfolk
county treasurer's salary to be Increased
from 1880 20 $500; Northampton luna
TIC hospital 20 get SIC, go for improve
ment; Plum island electric street rail-
way TO extend tracks TO Plum island
point IN Newburyport, and increase
capital $4,000. Taken from the files:
Report Of committee on metropolitan az
balrs OF 1897 on report Of the commits sSion
OF 1896 on greater Boston; bill inci easing
the salaries Of the members of the gas
commission; bill to regulate the sale Of
coal.
House bills. orders, petitions. re-
solves-Providing for aldermanic dis
tricts in Boston: license comml ss.on for
Boston. 100000 for a textile school in
Fall River substitute men in Lowell fire
department who served three years be-
fore date on which permanent men were
put under civil service and who are
above age limit may deduct five years
from their ages in order to go upon per-
manent force; president of Boston com
polls to be open i'm Boston on election
days from n. m. to Sp m: election Off
GERS serving at the polls TO be retired. one
every year; appropriation OF Sl0O, 900 for
Lowell textile school: district police to
Inspect all steam boilers: charita bic eye
nnd ear infirmary 20 set S25 COO fsh
hatchery in Berkshire county; liauor
TO be sold by agent i'm towns and cities
"a Il ff#.s. .
rule Of damages applying 90 railroad cor
poratons in case Of death through negli-
Gence to apply to all public corporations;
register Of probate IN Middlescx county
10 have mere clerical aesistance: $1,000
Of property Of veterans holding not more
tnan $1,000 90 be exempt from taxation;
Bristol and MiddleseX county treasurers
10 have salaries raised: agreement for
sale OF real estate or bond for deed
shall be entitled 90 record. and record
shall be a notice 10 all parties. bill pro-
vlding penalty for more than 10 percent
of Carbon.c oxide in gas taken from files:
leave to withdraw that state beard OF
,ducatiOn may confer degrees: bill re
ported relieving insurance commission
tr nom approving lire marshars ac-
counts bill reported that insurance com
MISSION snail transmit 10 probate cLuGt
the names OF surety companies. appro-
priations OF S16.S0O for salaries and ex-
Ienses OF harbor ana land comm 'ss.ou-
,rs. SlZs.J for public documents and
the Laws $1,000 for index'ug records 4
Mas nchuTetts troops in revolution: hill
reported authorizing cities to sppropri-
atc money for fees To surety companies
On the bonds of city officers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-26
EDITORIAL INDIGNATION.

Madrid, Jan. 26.--The Snanish editors
Sharply stignatize the Maine incident as
an act Of unwarranted provocat
Most of them. however counsel the peo-
pie Of HsFana 10 show forbearance. In
official cirtlos the tendency is To accept
the argument that the United States is
friendly and that il is needless to attach
importance To the visit Of an American
vessel To Havana.
The Impartial expresses fear that tho
dispatch OF the hattleship TO Havana will
provoke a conflict and adds: Europe
cannot doubt Americas attitude toward
SPAIN hut the Spanish baople, IL neces-
eary viii do their duty with honor"
The Epoch asks if tho dispatch ~ the
Maine is intended as a sop TO the lin
goes" and adds: I'VE cannot supphse
the American government so naive or
badly informed as TO imagine that the
presence of American war vessels at
Havana viii be a cause OF satisfaction
10. Spain or an indicat ticn of friendship" ="
The newspapers generally comment
upon Secretary Longs explanation and
Pgree in expressing the opinion that her
Visit is "iaopportune and calculated 10
encourage the insurgents" II is an
nounced that. following Washingtou's
example" the Spanish government will
'lnsiruct Spanish warships TO visit a
few American ports"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-26
FALL RIVER OPERATIVES.

Fall River. Jan. 26.-The operatives in
the frame spinning department of the
No. 4 mill OF the Fall River Iron Works
company state that In spite Of the state.
ment by the management that the strike
there is practically settled ana the ma
tority Of the strikers back at work. il
is fact that'there were but 20 persons
at work In the department yesterday
and only 40 frames running. They state
that they will remain firm and will use
persuasion to keep all others out of the
mill.
The complaints received at the head
quarters of the Carders' union indicate
an increasing uneasiness in this class of
operatives throughout the city. and point
TO further trouble i'm some Of the mills,
those most prominently mentioned be-
ing the Granite, Hargraves, Parker and
Laurel Lake.
Ut the Narragansett mill IL is reported
that the management has succeeded in
filling the places of the striking spooler
tenders ana that when some Of ialem
applied for their positions, they were
refused work
The doffers at the Sycamore No. 9
have started trouble and left work, talk
ing with them some Of the frame spin
ners. They claim that in addition TO
the reduction, the speed Of the ma
chinery has been increased, making their
work harder. The places Of the strikers
were partially filled, il is said. by help
from the iron works min. and there was
a slight demonstration in front Of the
mill at noon yesterday, the crowd dis
persing, however on the appearance of
officers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-26
DEADLOCK ENDED.
Tie In Boston's Board OF Aldermen
Broken by an Agreement.

Broken by an Agreement.
Boston, Jan. 26.-The aldermanic dead
lock, which has prevailed for three weeks
over the election of chairman, was
broke Tuesday afternoon, an agreement
having been reached between the two
factions. Under the terms Of the COM
promise a Republican occupies the chair
until April !, when he will resign and
Democrat VIII take his place until Oct. /,
when he. too, resigns In favor of the Re-
, publican who holds the office until the
md OF the year. AS a result of the agree
ment Alderman Dyer was elected chair
man. The ballot was the 5Sth taken, but
the vote this time, instead OF being a tie
was unanimous
Previously argument had been heard
In the supreme court ON an application
for writ OF mandamus in the name of
the attorney general to compel the al
dermen 10 act on the precept ordered by
the legislature relative to the holding Of
an election for representative. Counsel
for the board said among other things
There Is no doubt inrny mind that there
Is no court in this state or anywhere
, that has, by means OF a writ OF man.
damus, attempted TO interfere with legis-
iative duties. 1t has never been issued
for The purpose of compelling people who
have sworn to do their duty as off,
Gals. The court has no jurisdiction TO
order this body to vote particular way.
1t can order them TO comply with the
statutes But there is tribunal. If this
body cannot do business, the people of
Boston will inhict severe and deserved
punishment. But for the supreme ju-
dicial court OF Massachusetts 20 inter
fere in this political question l think
would be unwise."
After hearing the attorney for the pc
titloner Judge Holmes took the case un-
der advisement.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-26

Elmwood team No. met and vanqnished d
the Brown University team ON the Elmwood
alleys last night by l2i pins.
The first string went TO the collegians by
% pins, but the second went TO the Elm
woods by G2 pins, while the third string was
also captured by the home team by pins.
The Elmw oods won the game b. making more
strikes and spares and by missing less spares.
Only one mark of 800 was made, that by
Smith who rolled up the high total of 50a
vi nan was high for the Brown team with
a total of 49s The team totals were Elm
wood No. 2, 22s7; Brown University, 2l63.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-26
UNWARRANTED STATEMENT.

New York. Jan. 26.-In these dispatches
on the night of Jan. IS a statement was
made that more than 80 unfalthful en-
ployes OF Adams Express company In this
city had been discovered in recent pecu-
latons amounting in sum between $4,000
and $4,000. This allegation grew out of
conversation between a reporter and At
torney Abraham Levy, who gave as his
best impression at that time the num-
bers and amounts above stated. Being
prompted by the exact facts. Mr.. Levy,
In fairness to the interests involved and
TO himself, desires the statement TO be
made that there were not, at the time
mentioned, peculations in the number
Indicated. nor TO the extent stated. The
Information sent out on the date named
Indicated thot peculation was conducted
systematically among employees OF the
express company. and this statement
Mr.. Levy feels it is equally fair TO HIM
self 10 say was not warranted by utter
Snces Of his at the time
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-26
:THE SPORTING WORLD
10000 >~>~~~~~>S
BOWLING.
p. A. A. Team No. 1 Defeated Elmwood
Team No. 1.

Providence Athletic Club team No. met
the Elmwood team No. l on the r. A. A.
alleys last evening and defeated them by a
narrow margin.
The first two strings went TO the r. A. A.
team by the wide margin Of l05 pins. and
the rooters Of the home team were very
much pleased. The last string the Elmwoods
made desperate attempt TO win out the
game, and came very near doing so, "a they
rolled up big team string OF s6l, winning
the string by liz pins. but lacked l6 pins of
tee needed amount TO win out victory.
Jones was absent from tine +. A. A. team,
and Foote took his place. The r. A. A. q
wen the game by making more strikes and
by punching them, as the team made six
doubles. while the Elmw0ois made two
doubles and one triple. Two marks Of $40
were male, Anthony OF the Elmwood team
being high. with total OF 52s while Smith
OF the home team made total OF 5ls. Smith
rolled n beautiful spare game, making total
OF 20 spares and only missing one The team
totals were: +. A. "A team No. ], 2eGd; Elm
wood team No. ], 23sS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-26
Kindergarten Work.

Miss Susan E. Blow of ST. Louis addressed
large number Of those Interested in kiId,r-
garten work yesterday afternoon at liz
Angel street. Tie lecturer who is much
experienced in this line OF work, gave the
result of her study in kindergarten work,
and made many valuable suggestions about
the instruction 81 children. She carefully
detailed tie Froebol mcthod ard spoke ot the
great service of natural objects in making
imuressions OF facts on "a chi .d's mind. The
mind Of the child is ready 10 grasp new ideas
and very strong impressions are made il the
subject is rightly presented. A number Of
student teachers wero presented and made
many notes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-26
TILLMAN's DIsPENsARY BILL.

Washington, Jan. 26.-The senate
South Carolina disponsary bill wasgiven
a hearing by the house committee on
judiciary yesterday. Senator Tirman
and state Attorney Barber argued in
advocacy Of the bill. which has already
passed The senate. They contended that
zach state has atke right 60 regulate al 4
control traffic within It's holdeis e.
j. h. Bryan Of South Carolina opposed
tho bill and claimed II 20 be unconstitu-
tional and violation Of the inter-sta.1
commerce law. lie sought TO show the
making q the laws 10y one state which
would work 60 the disadvantage 81
others WAS not in harmony with the
doctrine OF the constitution.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-26
500 REWARD sro,.

The readers Of this rarer will he nle,sel 20
learn that there is ht least one dreaded
ii seasc that science has been able TO cure in
all IT, stages sni that Is Cntsrrh Halls
Ca.arrh Cure s the only positive cure known
60 the medical fraternity. Catarrh beiug a
constitutional disease. requires a constitutional
treatment. Hall's Caiarrh cure H. taken In
ternnIly, acting indirtcily uvon the blood and
mucous surfaces Of the ~ stem. thereby de
stroying the foundation of the disease. and
givinr the patient strength by brilding uu the
constitution and assisting mature no doing iis
WORK. Tue pro- rictors have - much iaith ~
iis curative powers. That thew 90 Gcr one huu-
dr.d dollars for any cssc that 10 fails 90 cure.
fcnH tor ii-t ~ testimonials
Address. y. =. CHENEY A. co, Toledo. -.
rold y DruVgir~, 80.
Halle Family Fills are tho best.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-26
Has r. chsd the Limit.

bers TO the Board Of Trade at the meeting Of
the executive council yesterday, the mem
bership is brought up to six hundred, the
constitutional limit of the board This is
the first time the board has ever had a full
N embership The board is beginning TO realize
its possibilities as power in the city and
no doubt its public spirited members will do
good work in the interests of orr city.
Resolutions were passed endoi sing the Civil
Service League in its attempt to prevent a
modification of the present law and endorsing
the bill before Congress for the establishment
of Departnont OF Commerce and Industry.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-26
POLICE INTERPRETED.

Rochester. ". Y, Jan. 26.-The Nc
Sauhy Bonner bout before the Rienzl
Athletic club last night was stopped
in the 18th round by the police. For
- rounds the lighting had been very
tame but towards the finish the men
warmed UP. AT the beginning of the
10th round there was every indication
that il would become a rough and tumble
battle, and the police put a stop to the
proceedings. Referee Tommy Dixon
called ii a draw. Neither man was
hurt although Bonner's left eye was
almo7t closed. Bonner had done rearly
ell the leading, but McCarthy's defense
was excellent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-26
CREATED A SCENE.

Washington, Jan. 26.-Leon Blous. who
describes himself as 4 baker living in
baltimore, created scene at the White
House yesterday. lie rode up 10 the
main doorway In a cab and entering the
house, violently announced that he had
been Catholic. but the time had now
come 10 call out the United states army
10 put the Catholics down. lie demand
ed that the president issue 'he necessary
orders. The man was taken in charge
by the police until his friends can be
heard from
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-26
CUT IN WAGES.

Willamantic. Conn. Jan. 26.-Notice
was posted i'm the Willimantic cotton
mill yesterday that on Jan. II wages
would be reduced 10 percent The COM
pany employs about 200 hands ard the
weekly payroll is between $l10O and
$1,000. The officers of the company state
that they are compelled to make the
reduction i'm. order that they may more
successfully compete with other manu-
facturers who have inaugurated cuts
in wages.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-26
ANNUAL MEETING.
HELD by the Observation-Disclosures In
surancc Co.

The annual meeting Of the stoc khold-
ers Of the Providence Washington Insur-
ance Company was held yesterday. 1t was
voted TO increase the capital stock of the
company from 500, GOO To $500, 0O0 The
following gentlemen Were elected direc-
tors: Rowland Hazard, j. III. DeMolf,
william. Giosvenor, William Ames, f..
w. Carpenter, Ii. !. Gammell, r. Philip
Mason, Royal q. Iaft, Eugene w. Mason
and John - Palmer
At the meeting OF the board Of direc-
tors subsequently held the offers for tie
year were elected as lows: j. ~. Da-
Wolf, president: j. B. Branch. vice-presi-
dent George h. Bixby, treasurer; h. L..
Watson, secretary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-26
SOME FOOLISH PEOPLE

Allow cough 90 run until 10 gets beyond the
reach of medicine. They often say. "oh. 10
viii wear away" but In most eases % wears
them away. Conld they h. induccd to try
the successful medicine called kemp's Ral-
sam. which is sold ON a positive guarantee 10
cure. they would Immediately see Tho cvcrl-
lent elect after taigiag the first dose. Price
25c. and SOC. Trial 81 ~. free. AT all druggists
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-26
NEARLY KILLED HIS WIFE.

Middletown. Conn. Jan. 26-John
Ward. aged 60. In fit OF insanity. made
o savage assault with club upon his
wife at their home in South Farms yes
tsrday afternoon. The woman had been
knocked down by blow and the man
was beating her on the head when son
arrived upon the scene and, after u se-
we're struggle. succeeded iu preventing
further injuries Ward then fed bui
WAS later captured Siding Zoo the barn
The outcome OF the attack ~ set n
matter Of doubt, though % i8 feared VIII
result fatally. Ward had previously
be 70 confined in a hospital for the insane
in this city, but was released apparently
cured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-26
A Charge OF Contempt.

Elmer Il. Wood was be:ore the APPEL
late Court today on contempt proceedings
brought Ivy his wife. Grace H. Wood. who
IL suing him for divorce MIR Wood 70
was claimed, had nsrlsotei 90 rnY his
wife tho allowances ordsred by the court.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-26
MCOY'S
CHALLENGE.
Ready to Fight COrbett
or FiIzSimmOnS.
BATTLE FOR A BIG STAKE
Ex-ChampiOn Has Signed For a
Meeting With Lanky Bob.
BATTLE FOR A BIG STAKE
ROCHESTER POLICE STOP BOUT.

schenectady. N. Y, Jan. 26.-Durirg
the last act of THE Pacific Mail" last
night in this city, Charles Mccoy stepped
forward to the footlights and formally
Issued challenge 10 Robert Fitzs.m-
mons and James j. Corbett TO contest for
the championship of the world for SlO.-
0c0 slde and a purse of $4,000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-26
Assigne. Appointed.

At n meeting Of the creditors Of John
A. Bligb, plumber. ~ solvsnt held at the
Office c., Registrar of Insolvency LOrIn M.
Cook at 10 o'clock To-Day. Harry q. Curtis
was appointed assignee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-26
81. Onre & O,Neil Co. Sued.

The Hartwell & Richards Company
has sued the st. Ongo q O'Neil Com
pany 10 recover bsIance OF S!0a9. 80 due
for merchandise. ID. B. Potter Is at
torney for the plBintif.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-26

Tnc 1ady-caR you match this piece o.
ribbon
Tho Gent-Nb. lady. You may remember
that it was nnC of Tho matchloss bargains ",
ran last Monday. Indianapolis Journal
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-26


isiactory experience" "
DR.. Miles Remedies
are sold by all drug
eists under n positive
guarantee, first bottle
benefits or money re-
funded. Book on dis
eases 81 the heart and
nerves free. Address,
Dk. MILES MEDICh
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-26

EvNCLE EZEKIEL OBEAE, assessor and
tax collector, Beverly, Mass, who has
passed the Soth life milo stone, says;
'Dr. Niles Restorative Nervine has done
Great deal of good. IsuTcrea foryears from
sleeplessness and nervous heart trouble.
Would fee. weary AID used up in the morn
ing, had no ambition and ny work seemed
burden. a friend recommended DR.. Miles
Ncrvine, and l purchased a bottle under
protest as had tried so many remedies un-
successfully, ] thought 70 no use. But il
gave me restful sleep, q good appetite and
restored mo TO energetic health. IL Is a
grand good medicine, and Ivili gladly writo
anvono innuirinr. full nnrticmlara OF nv sat-
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-06-02

churches. The yeatry is comnnsai Of
DR.. HUrars Burr. senior warden /:
Charles NJ. Curtis, Junior warden I;
Hon. Thomas +. Bayard. Thomas h.
Carpenter, Sr., Aylmer Robinson. Thigh
man Johnston, Edward y. Canby,
Joseph Swift, Charles A. CcoE, Samuel
9. Biddle, John S. Grohe.
The prudential committed FIR Old
Swedes Church includes James I}raien.
Frederick ID. Downs, John Fontun,
Thomas +. Carpenter, Jr,, Thomas Orr
and Thomas Good. The parish build
ing Of the old church WAS erected in
1893 being built through tho efforts of
Hon. Thomas r. Bayard.
The old church has number Of me-
mortal windows. One near tho organ
is in memory OF MIR. ana Mira james
A. Bayard, the parents of Hon. Thomas
+. Bayard; the chaucel window is in
memory of Mrs. Charles Breck; tho
vuHtry room window of the first pastor,
tho Rev. Eric Bjork, and othars in
memory Of Mrs. v lillian Forrest, Joseph
Millikin and Mrs. Ellen Vandeyer, tho
latter linenl descendant Of the original
settlers OF that name, and aurt OF A.
ID. Vandever, the present sexton OF the
church.
Efforts arc now being mado to raise
fund for the complete renovation of
the church editice no that it may be
in entire repair when the 200th ami
vorsary of tina conservation is celebrated
next year. II would seem that one of
the debts owed by the prasent to the
past is to keep thia relic of the early
daya from falling to decay.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-06-02

Last eve Miss May Bug made call,
Though unlimited,
After the dew began TO fall
And lamps were lighted.
She gave no knock, she rang no bell,
But, somewhat Hurried.
Through open window came pell.mell-
The small folks scurried
All around the room she flew and bumped
With whizz appalling
Then straight down on the table pumped
And went to crawling.
"Oh, look at her." cried John in gIee-
How droll her face is
And there, beneath her cloak, Just see
The frills and laces
"Where are your gloves and FAM IT'S clear
As broadest daylight
You're bound for some gay scene, my dear,
This lovely May night
What brought you here? Have you no wit,
You small. winged gypsy?
Did you get lost, or Just a bit
On May dew-tipsy?
"Tll put you on the grass to win
Cooling reflection,
Then hurry off or you'll be in
Aunt James collection p
Boston Transcript.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-06-02
THREATENED WITH l.yNCHlNG.
Newark PFopIn Indignant ut the HruiaI
asshitHut OF MISS f.LngledUrf.

Newark PFopIr Indignant ut the iiruial
assniiaut OF hIIss f:Ln.ledUTf.
Cato Thoman PYnniugtnn. coloroh.
was arrested in NOwarl;, % Friday,
charged with having been he assuiant
Of Miss Kate Banglenorf, Ito had a
hsaring hefoTo Justice Of tho Peace
Medill. In tho evening, and wac poHitiveIy
identified b. Hiss Bangloiorf as the
man who attempted to assault her
Wednesday evening, while she was re.
turning home. The girl still bore the
marks of his fingers on her face.
While the hearing was in progress, a
largo crowd gathered at the msgis-
trate's office and much Indignation was
expressed at the dastardly ATTEMPT of
tho colored man. Some hot headed psr-
sons made threats of lynching. but
Detective Walter Witsil Of this city
made short address to the crowd, ad-
yising them not to attempt to TAKE Tho
law in their own hands, and reminding
them If they did chat someone would
get hurt.
Pennington was committed in default
Of So, 800 bail for the upper court.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-06-02
FUYDs roR cHURcn ERECTION.


Another Report TO the Presbyterian As
sembiy.
Winona Lake, Ind, May 81. AT tho
Presbyterian Assembly, to-day, a re-
port regarding the church erection fund
was submitted. 1t showed slight in
crease in the total OF contributions,
the number of contributors beiny
larger, but the average contributions
smaller than last year. The number of
applications for aid has also been ro-
duced somewhat, but total OF 2l3
churches had been aided to the aggre-
gate Of S126. 42l.
The total vnlue Of churches and
manses completed with this aid was
1892, SGT. The total amounts asked for
aggregated SOL, 1855. from 19G ap.
plicants. The income Of the board
had heon SSl, 19l for tho general fund,
from all sources, SIG, ia having heen
contributed by the churches. The
mansc fund received S16,7 and the
loan fund S3l, 2J2. part OF which cen
sisted uf returned lUanH Tho whola
income was 1929, 2la
During tho IL years since the manse
fund was started, 4, l3S houses have
boon erected by mBRns of aid ageTo-
eating Sigh, 323 Tbe operations of tho
board had resulted in securing ro-
versionnry rights in property amounting
to So, COO, 900. Since the inception of
the hoard. in 1876, tho total OF ex-
penditSres has been So, i92, 800 so.
curing 10 the church property to the
value of S14, 600, 600