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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-21
THE SUPPLY OF BABIES.

1t has been computed that about 36,-
600 900 babies are born into the world
each year. The rate Of production is.
therefore, about 20 per minute, or more
than one for every beat Of the clock.
with the one-a-second calculation ev-
cry reader Is familiar, but II is not every
one who stops 90 calculate what this
means when it comes TO a year sup
ply. IL will, therefore, probably startle
n good many persons to find, on the
authority OF well known statistician,
that, could the infants OF year De
ranged I'm a line I'm cradles, the cradles
would extend around the world.
The same writer looks az the matter
in a more picturesque light. lie ina
zines The babies being carried past "a
given point I'm their mothers arms one
nv one. and the procession being kept
M night and day until the last hour
i'm the 12lh month had passed by. \
sufficiently liberal rate Is allowed. but
even I'm going past at the rate OF 70 a
minute 1900 an hour during the entire
year. the reviewer at his post would
have seen only the sixth part OF the
mfantile host.
In other words. the babe that had to
be carried when the tramp began would
be able 20 walk when but mere frac-
tion OF its comrades had reached the
reviewers post. and when the years
supply OF babies was drawing to a close
there would be a rear guard. not Of in
fants. but ~ rompins 6-year-old boys
and girls --Woman's Life.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-21
FACTORIES IN OPERATION.

Marlboro. Mass, Feb. 21.-Scarcely an
indication OF change has developed in the
shoe difficulties here. The factories arc
operating and several additions from the
ranks OF the striking lastc.s have been
made recently which the manufacturers
say indicates the beginning of the end.
The strikers. on the other hand. are
sanguine over existing conditions, and
assert that with unskilled workmen an
inferior quality OF shoes. at o very high
figure, Is the result.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-21
SETTLED by RESIGNATION.

Lowell. Mass. Feb 2i.-The Spinners'
union held a special meeting last night
90 hear a report frotn the committee ap-
pointed 60 demaud from Agent Pead, Of
the Merrimack mills. the discharge OF
Overaeer Scoble. The committee re-
ported that the ov@rsecr had resigned
and that further trouble had thus been
avertcd
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-21
SALARIES REMAIN UNPAID.

Santiago. Feb. 21.-No salaries for
January have been received by the en-
ployes OF the customs and postal SER
vices. and the local papers daily urge
General Wood TO do something for the
relief OF the many poor employees. An
other order has just been issued pro-
hihiting the payment of any provincial
officials except from Havana.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-21
CEREAL TRUST.

Trenton. Feb. 2l.--Articles OF in
corporation were filed yesterday with the
secretary OF state for the American
Cereal company. with an authorized cap
Ital OF s3s Ooo. 900 The company Is em-
powered 20 buv. sell and grind and other
wise manufacture oats. grain and cereals
Of ell kinds. as well &c 20 buy, build and
operate elevators. mills and structures.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-21
SEsnEs:5l!RARE
THE GLOVES SYMBOLISn.


In the history OF dress the position of
the glove is unique. There was a time
when the glove was an emblem of con-
hdcnce Forming p part Of the regal
habit. IL became "a badge OF rank. In
the Middle Ages the ceremony Of i'm
vostiture in comforting dignitics or be-
slowing lands was consummated by the
giving OF a glove. Likewise, the depri-
walton OF gloves was "A ceremony OF de-
gradation. Then. too. II was the custom
to give gloves in payment OF rent, the
gloves being accepted as a guarantee
OF retainers service. which was the
chief condition OF tenure. ON the Scotch
border the glove held a high place as n
gage. Here a glove borne on the point
OF n lance proclaimed an act OF perfidy.
Biting the glove was a sign of hostile
intent and the usual prelude TO guar
rel. Throughout the history Of dress
they are found symbolical OF pledges,
Cages. gifts or favors Gloves also form
part OF burial rites. and were carried
in funeral professions until the middle
OF the eighteenth century. When o
maiden died ~ was the custom 20 place
Ina the center 81 the garland which was
borne on her cofnn a psir OF white
giovcs-a symbol of Nirginity and inno-
reuce. Woman's Homo 'omp1Di'm
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-21
s,fGSSasA MSszD e. g D
'9:S;ss:;:s;s:'sESSSsSAsESs' IS
GONNA p.ciiLUs.

IN consumption beware Of cough nix
turcs and prescriptions that contain
opium' Opium parali7es the nerves,
oi,d givea The comma bsciilrs a good
chance 20 destroy the lungs. it -
alyyava fatal. brazilian BALM docs not
contain a trace OF any opiate' but s'iina-
lates the nerveswith rtw iie ana loNs..
DESTROYS the uiiclobe. and restore, ~
,hat Is LETT of The dfc17el lungs ~
eound and healthy s'li, whtch y" "i'ier
rciuedy hes ever becn Known TO ace0ai-
Dish.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-21

40. 600 yards best Lining Cam
brio. all shades. no limit 20
quantity, regular price sc,
now. per yard................,
2000 yards FAST Blacn WatereI
Percaline, regular price per
yard 12lac, now, per yard.
1000 Yards Fast Black Ferca-
line. regular price per yard
l7c, now, per yard..........,..
1000 yards Fancy Colored Per-
caline, pink. light blue, vel
low. Nile green, lavender.
states, browns and a number
OF other shades. regular price
12isc, now, per yard. d.........
1000 yards Fancy Watered
Skirt Innings, like near silk
I'm all the leading shades.
regular price per yard 25c,
now. per yard d.................
10 pieces or Shrunk Canvas.
regular price per yard 25c.
now. per yard.................
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-21

THAT clalrvoyent said she would
show me some ghosts Of the past
'Well--what OF it,
II told her 7 had come there and
pianked down good money 90 end out
wbcthtr 7 had ehost of n future.
BROOKLYN LII.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-21

Tommy--Afamma. why have YOU goy
papa's hair ln n lOoketf
Ills Mothor-T1 remind n" That he
ourc bad some. Tommy Tho Travel
crs Wesh'y.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-21

BROUGHT BACK FROM rilia CRAVE.
- Nn,nn,hnr Alr Insenh I.mes

BROUGHT BACK FROM THE CRAVE.
Last November MIR. Joseph James,
painter, OF 32s w. Pecrl ST., lndlanapo-
tis, Iud., was at death $ door with QUICK
consumction. Wasted TO a skeleton'
his lungs a mass of liberation; MS
death was hourly awaited oy las doctor
aud family. lie was kept "a constant
,tvpor with opium. a friend. thinkins
20 relieve his ter ible cough, gave hin,a
bottle of Erazil.ln Balm. seeing its
wonderful effect tie doctor advised rs
continued rsc Mr. James soon aiter
dismissed his doctor, and dcptnded
on the Balm alone. His recovery was
rapid and complete, aud in February ne
returned 10 work. His lungs arc sound
and his weight greater than at any yin'
iu his life. His recovery IS Tegardca
almost a miracle.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-21
ADVERTISE,

NV III 7 Isl
IN TIL PROVIDENCE DAILY NEWs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-21
GOT
THE
GRIP?

The sudden Epidemic of
Grip has startled the country.
The doctors confess they have
no sure Cure for it, and this
is seen to be true in the sud
den death of Garcia and En-
Senator Brice and the alarm
ing increase in the death rate.
But no one need be alarm
ed. There is a sure curc-a
perfect antidote. 1t has had
IS years test in thousands Of
cases and never failed. That
remedy is
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-21

o. pieces Of All-Linen Canvas,
regular price per YARD 20c, 1in
now, per yard d............... III
% different shades OF SILK Serge
Linings, regular price per iSn
yard 69c, now, per yard,.... AtIl
% pieces best Eyench Hair
Cloth, all shruhk. regular
price per yard 42c, now, per con
yard rd.................... ZUu
10 pieces OF best American Hair
Cloth, regular price per yard 1hn
39c. now, per yard. d..........,. LOU
% pieces OF Fancy Percaiinc for
skirts, OF could be used for
lining purposes. regular price 10I0
per yard l9c, now, per yard. L2U
% pieces Of Fancy Percaline Cor
skirts or lining purposes reg
ular price per yard l2iec. now, kln
per yard ....,..........t-.+.... C2U
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-21
Id. NEWELL&S0N, Westminster and Eddy Sts.
SPECIAL SALE OF
Innings

department have of the most complete lines Of
found in this city All goods strictly
prices that will interest Al
interested in this sale of Dress Innings
purchasing these Rare Bargains
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-21

SHEPARD
~G0NaPADa v. 80 -
Regarding Our
DELIVERY SERVICE.
We ask the indulgence Of the
public for short time longer.
We assure you we fully realize
its incongruities and regret any
and all mistakes.
Everything that can be ac-
complished by liberal eXpendi-
ture. and which experience die
tates, is receiving attention, aud
soon will bear fruit. and We feel
assured will receive as well as
merit congratulations from our
patrons.
In the meantime, please to
telephone or personally report
errors that they may be prompt
ly corrected
go nI--A EN ~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-21

IN nm yards best Siesia, in black and states,
III, ,CuU per yard .'...'.''.....'...
Ennn yards Double Faced Siesia, fast black backs
JUUU per yard
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12
Coseeruisg Ears asl SehseI Resaa

Defective hearing 10 q symptom fire.
quently seen in the schoolroom about
which teachers should know some
thing. Pupils are sometimes consider
ed backward and stupid. whose worst
fault is their deafness. This Is not as
common, probably. as defective sight,
but 1t is quite as apt to be neglected
and to lead to disastrous results. Head
colds, diseased conditions Of the pha.
rynx and tonsils. and discharges from
the external ear are all common with
children In this climate, aud are all
prolific sources Of permanent deaf
ness.
The teacher is in q position to detect
this symptom early, and should inves-
tigate every case of apparent inatten-
ton and stupidity, especially e it IL
noticed that this is accompanied with
persistent mouth breathing. The teach
er can easily inform herself about q
child's hearing, and quite accurately;
thus. q child should be able to hear
words spoken IN a clear, low voice
twenty feet away, and should be able
to hear a watch tick three feet from
either ear. Children of defective hefr-
ing should, of course, be seated near
the teachers desk
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12
House Committees.

The Speaker of the House of Repre-
sentatives has appointed the following
committees:
Committee on Judiciary. Over man,
chairman; Allen, Correll, Robertson,
Winston, Moore, Craig, Mclean of
Harnett, Justice, Stubs, Ray Of Ma
con, Clar kson, Foushee, Gattis, Rob
inson, Thompson, Patterson of Robe
son; Gillian, Carr, Brown Of Stanley,
Carroll, Leatherwood, Nicholson of
Beaufort, Leigh, Hartsell, Currie.
Boushall.
Committee on Finance. an,
Patterson of Caldwell, Boushall, Will
lard, Lyon, Rheinhardt. Brown of
Stanley, Thompson of Onslow, Wilson.
Brown of Johnson, Allen OF Columbus,
Alexander, Barrow, PetreS, Hampton.
Committee on Railroads and Rail-
road Commission. Allen, Council,
Rountree, Robinson, Williams of Ire
dell, Carr. Patterson of Caldwell, FL
len, Wall, Noble, Whitfield, Crumpler,
Lowery.
Institution for the Blind. Mclean Of
Harnett, Boushall, Ray of Macon, Hol.
man, Allen, Beasley, Lyon, James,
Stevens, Nicholson OF Perquimans,
Johnston of Sampson.
Insurance Boushall, Willard
Moore, Caswell, Leigh, Currie O
Moore, Julian, Hartsell, Burrows, Pc
ree.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12
She Drove Sixty Miles to Vote.

An illustration Of the determination
of Idaho women who have voice in
the result of elections is afforded by
the record made by Mrs. Il. f. LETTERS
Of HALEY. She has a ranch mt Soldier,
thirty miles from HALEY. and regis
tered in that precinct. Later she re-
moved to HALEY and took a transfer
to that place, but neglected to record
It. At noon on election day she found
she could not vote at HALEY, and nj
once secured a team and started for
Soldier. 1t was cold on that high
prairie. but the courageous woman
faced the wind and urged the team
Along in order to reach the voting
place before the polls closed. This
was accomplished and she voted,
though several men insisted she had
lost her right to vote there. Mrs.
LETTERS ten drove back to HALEY the
same night. the total distance covered
being sixty miles.-St. Louis Globe
Democrat
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12

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aPoa tne aostHy .a1 49, os 49, 49,
ins to.soHInx tsnsr soO~s e0nsc&soss - s1s1
omee ior es1at yean:
F.Jmeon inso sae 1auV
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-. 80 :. "a ,s.. 80 - y
: yeen esaaax Sox- - --@- ~ - -
Jan e1..n1 Sos. - - -. s.sse =
49, snoan1 Ssa =. - -
psussea .n.. Ans - ..s00o.as 49,
sne psnn. pnnua1 eon,4 49, sy
essened the ssass nouso p.ssoass Pnne
ns pI.ns I1r tas -" x aos y. Lao
.ie1 OF ine OeaI 500 JUMP ma n..e wotA
aone y tne inmat1 o. tnoeo insusuuo.s.
Ine fepon OF tne sosfo o. puossc CO: as1
presented nefcwIn, ano sos .st0uoa o.
.ao osn o'1 " ~
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12
lNEBRIETY AMONG ANIMALS.
hoakeys, Apes, Rats, Birds and insects
Chow a Iiksn~ For IuHcvicon%.

hoakeys, Apes, Rats, Birds and Insects
Show q Liking for Intoxicants.
It is curious fact that there are
topers innumerable in the animal
kingdom. Bipeds and Quadrupeds
alike are fond of alcoholic drinks, and
although some display aversion when
first tasting liquor, they soon acquire
craving for it. Chickens and ducks,
after having once tasted brandy, be-
come absolute slaves to the drink.
They refuse to eat, grow thin, and ex-
hfbit symptoms Of detection when I'M
able to obtain their favorite tipple.
Monkeys and apes are passionateiy
fond Of spirituous liquors. OF these,
Buttons wine-bibbing chimpanxee was
shining example, and Brehmn, the
German zoologist, owned several man
drills that drank wine regularly and
did not disdain brandy. Herbivorous
animals frequently become intoxicated.
innocently enough, through eating de-
cayed fruit. In orchards, oxen and
cows, after eating overripe apples, have
been seen to display all the symptoms
of drunkenness They stagger, their
eyes lose expression anu they grow
sleepy. It seems that animals are sus-
ceptible to alcoholism in proportion to
the development of their intelligence.
Elephants are fond OF wine and rum,
and rats gnaw the slaves Of wine casks
to get at the contents. Cats. how
ever, rarely exhibit fondness for in
toxicants. Among birds the parrot
takes first place as an habitual topper.
Insects have many opportunities to be-
come intoxicated, and it Is the most
active that most frequently avail
themselves of the chance. There is an
aromatic, intoxicating fluid in linden
Blossoms for which bees show an
especial fondness. Instances have been
observed where swarms Of bees TO
called themselves with the poisonoul
linden nectar until they exhibited al
| the signs Of intoxication. Hundreds
fell helplessly to the roadside. to b
tramplsd under foot.-New York Her.
aid.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12

than better. In consulting Mrs. Pink
ham no hesitation need be felt, the
story is told to a woman and is wholly
confidential. Mrs. Pinlham's address
Is Lynn, Mass, she offers sick women,
her advice without charge.
Her intimate knowledge of women's
troubles makes her letter of advice q
wellspring of hope, and her wide expert
ence and skill point the way to health.
II suffered with ovarian trouble for
seven years, and no doctor knew what
was the matter with me. had spells
which would last for two days or more.
I thought would try Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. I have
taken seven bottles Of it, and am en-
tirely cured."-MRs. JONI FoRxlsAN, 26
N. Woodberry Avess rssns.; ~ Md.
The above lett foreman
= only one Of
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12
EFFECT OF THE PROCLAMATION.
A Philippine Paper Says the Americans Must
Abandon Annexation.

MANILA by Cable). A dispatch to-
the Indepencia from Malolos, the seat
of the So called Filipino government,
says the governors of all the province
of Luzon have assembled at Malolos
for the purpose Of offering their lives
and property in adhesion to the policy
OF the President and government. Con-
tlnuing, the dispatch says: ''They say
they fought only for the independence
of the Fllipinos and are unwilling to
surrender to strangers.
Commenting upon President Nc
kinley's proclamation to the Filipinos,
issued by General Otis, The Indepen-
cha, which is a native paper, says the
problem presented is most grave. II
admits that there are only two solu-
buttons possible, namely, the Ameri-
leans abandonment of their annexation
policy, claiming that the peoples are
not DESTROYS of absorption into their
nationality, or a prolonged and bloody
war. 1t then cites the example of the
''noble patriots of Iloilo defying Gen
eral Miller" and expresses hope fol-
pacific termination of the crisis, but
hints of trouble. The official organ,
The Republica, is less aggressive, but
indisposed to accept the suggestions oil
General Otis in their entirety. The
Spanish papers are evidently afraid tc
comment on the situation.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12

DR.. Moses D. Hoge, the wellknown
and eminent Presbyterian divine, of
Richmond, Va, died at 2:2O Friday
morning.
The Shanghai correspondent of The
London Daily Mail says: According
to Chinese report. q secret treaty ex-
lists between Great Britain and the
United States to prevent any further
alienation OF Chinese territory.
Major General Otis, military COM
mander of the United States forces in
the Philippine Islands, has issued q
proclamation TO the Filipinos. based
upon instructions received BY cable
from Presidents Mckinley.
1t is reported that arrangements ara
being made to locate in Newport News.
Va, steel plant to cover 20 acres
Of ground, embracing fifty shops, to
cost Sc. 600, 0O0. employing G, 600 men
and have an annual output valued n
$50 000. COO
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12
Trs PAnor IN Trade.


Ussa - csnsssss - nsva P0sas.s
1AAa0 ASsss DsAA
mo NJ 70 Asn 'em! No ne 70 dun
'sns They're deadbsats." Thms
words. uttered In shrtIl. piercing tnass.
attracted . crowd In The vieinity q
Lincoln PARK 4 vsll-dreabbd ycung
man emerged from the vsseibuls q .
residsnos. where he haA bssa esavses-
Ing with . woman. and rushed down
The stsps to . covered buggy In froas
Of the house. mo use 70 dun EN-:
No use to dun EN-. They're dad
beassi" "Quist. Polly! Shut your
mouth" cried the young man q no
removed from the seat Of the vehicle
. large cage containing . particularly
vicious looking parrot. After several
times repeating its uncomplimsntaSy
protests the bird finally subsidsd and
it, master reascsnded the steps to the
vestibule. from which he soon emerged
with some bank notes In his hand.
ITS an original scheme Of my own
explained the young man q little later.
and I'll explain the scheme II you
keep 1t mum. Sometime ago was con-
nectsd with an agency that employed
uniformed collectors and yellow wog-
ons. object being to intimidate the debt
or. who would pay Q Just bill rather
than be disgraced by having self-ad-
vertising bad debt collectors calling
upon him every day. After time legal
proceedings were taken by q disguised
debtor who had been persistently an
noyed, and the wagons and uniforms
were promptly suppressed. But are
deadbeats to escape paying their just
dues on that account? thought not.
and recently devised the plan am now
carrying into execution. People whose
names are on the blacklist are gener-
ally shrewd enough to understand the
situation and a settlement II at once
made or arranged for. l have been
operating for over a month, and in
but one instance has Polly been called
upon to repeat her well-rehearsed act.
1 am told that complaints have been
made to the police and I must make
hay while the sun shines. Good day"
"By-by! I'm bird. l amt" shrieked
the parrot, as the enterprising collsc-
tor drove briskly away.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12
CURE ron COLD FEET.
Simple Means for Avotdiss . Conasa
winter AMtetioa.


Before many more days shall have
elapsed not few Chicago women will
be suffering from n complaint which
makes the shortest journey out OF
doors terror and thus aggravates the
trouble when going abroad becomes
unavoidable. Cold feet are not IN
common even In warm weather. but
the suffering at such times In mild.
while In the fall and winter IL In little
less than torture. A doctor who was
consulted on the subject has this TO
say: Physical disorders OF the most
unexpected nature are traceable to this
complaint. II can be safely said that
large proportion OF lung Diseases are
due to cold feet. The blood repealed
from the extremities goes to the lungs
and congests them. Asthma arises
from the same cause, and brain and
eye troubles can sometimes be traced
to habitually cold feet. don't say
that women are wholly TO blame for
this miction. because that IL not true.
The cause is often traced back to child
hood. when thin stockings and shoes
too small for growing feet prevented
proper circulation Of the blood. And
some perhaps wore garters which had
to be tight to do their duty. and when
they reached womanhood the mischief
hsd been fully done. They were then
obliged TO suffer ON. II they knew
enough. to mitigate their suffering by
such sensible remedies as rubbing and
warm bathing. with q proper regard
for the covering OF the feet. Wear
WOODEN. cotton or silk stockings, ac-
oording to your comfort. IL the feet
are prone to be dry as we'll az cold
they should be soaked in hot water for
ten minutes every night, thoroughly
dried and rubbed with a small guam
tity OF sweet oil. bestowing special at
tsntion upon the soles. Nothing that
can keep the feet comfortable should
DO considered trouble, as, aside from
the fact of their affecting the physical
condition, their relation to the nerves
must be considered. Trouble with
the feet means nerve-wearing strain.
The following has sometimes proved a
simple cure for cold feet: Stand erect
and gradually lift yourself to the tips
OF the toes. coming to the natural po-
sition In the same easy manner. Re-
peat this exercise several times each
day and the circulation of the blood
must be improved. Diet has some
thing to do with the degree Of improve
ment. and afflicted women are advised
to shun much sailed meat, pies and rich
puddings."
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12

A very pretty little hanging rack.
mace of silver wire In ornamental fili-
gree shape, with little hooks Of bent
wire. closely resembleA q hatrack In
miniature. But this 10 not q doll ar
rangement for hats, only dainty adj
junct to the embroidery table On
each little hook hangs still another
silver wire arrangement, bent into .
four-leaved rosette and intended to
hold embroidery silka The silks to
be used in any one special design may
be wound upon these silk holders and
hung on the rack conveniently near
the embroidery frame. This smooth
silver wire may not be Is elaborate a
the heavily chased or all hlisree silk
holders. but they are better for the
silk. do not tray them. and the pretty
little rack keeps them together and
tree from the dirt about the table.