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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-24

The most distinguished prisoner that
Scranton police station for many a day
spent several hours with Lieutenant
Williams and his associates last even
ing. His name is c. a. Shores and
he is a representative of the Safety
Investment Building and Loan associ-
alton, Of Syracuse. N. Y, with offices
in the Mears building. Shores claims
to have spent ten years in the service
Of the different New York daily news
papers and has also been identified
with different insurance companies at
various times.
He was arrested on n charge of as
sault and battery preferred by his wife,
who swore out u warrant before Al
derman John for his arrest. From the
evidence given before the alderman at
the hearing last night, Shores was in
toXicated when he returned to his home
on Monday last and created disturb
anCe with his wife. They reside at
130 Tenth street. When the woman re
monstrated with him Shores assaulted
her, discoloring one of her eyes and
tried to bite off one of her thumbs. The
prisoner declined to make any state
ment, but acknowledged having COM
mitted the assault and intimated that
the woman was demented. The al
derman held Shores under S40O bail
for his appearance at court. lie claims
to have friends who will go on his
bail bond, but up to a late hour last
night he still had the friends, but no
bail piece.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-24
Pat "Chates" the Railway.

We'll" said Pat, chucking, "l'vc just
chated this Ould railway company nicely"
How su?"
"Why, I've taken a return ticket, and
I've no intention of going back at all. at
all."-Tit-Bits.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-24
EVENTS OF DAY In
WEST SCRANTON
c. A. SHORES BECOMES THE
GUEST OF LIEUT.. WILLIAMS.

Prisoner Is Distinguished, But the
Law Respects No Person-Charged
with Maltreating His Wife and
Held in Bail by Alderman John.
Musicale at st. David's Church.
Funeral of H. Burschel-Lecture
by ]. Archie Jones-Ladies of the
Church Serve Supper.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-24
Now Look at the
Bargain Inducements

BOYS WHITE SHIRTS, as well
and carefully cut and finished as
the garments for adults. Sizes. II
and IA inch. The usual SOC quality,
Annual Sale Price, 81
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-24
MUNYON'S GUARANTEE.
Strong Assertions as 90 Ju,t what
the Remedies Will DO.

MunyOn guarantees
that his Rheumatism
Cure will cure nearly
all cases Of rheuma.
tism in a few hours,
that his Dyspepsia Cure
will cure indigestion and
all stomach troubles;
thst his Kidney Curs
Will cure 90 per cent.
of all cases Of kidney
trouble; that his ca.
tarrh Cure will cure
catarrh no matter how
lcng standing; that his
Headache Cure will cure
any kind " headache in
u few minutes; that
his Cold Cure Will
quickly break up any
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-24

! large attendance of private citizens
are requested TO can at Manners Phar-
macy when in need of q tonic in conval-
rsCencc from any Illness. Emulsion OF
cod Liver oil with HypophOsphites Is
one of the best lung strengthCnerS ana ap-
pctiZors known. Large dollar size soc.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-24
OBITUARY.


Mrs. Sophia Shoemaker. of geo North
Hyde Park avenue, died Wednesday
evening at 1870 O'Clock, after a few
weeks illness from bronchitis De
ceased was over 80 years of age and
was born in Gilboy, Schoharie county,
New YORK, and came 10 the Lackawan-
ma Valley in the early sixties, locating
in the borough of Hyde Park. and has
lied there continuously since Her
husband, William Shoemaker. died in
1882. She is survived by three sons
of Tacoma, Wash; Byron Shoemaker,
Of Wilkes-Ba Gordon Shoemaker,
Mrs. S. w. Reynolds, Mrs. II. j. Luce
and Miss Sarah Shoemaker, Of this city.
The funeral will be held Saturday af-
ternoon at o'clock services will b"
conducted at the house by Rev. j. p.
Moffatt, of the Washburn Street Pres
byterian church, and the interment will
be private.
Mrs. Michael Gilvdry died suddenly
at her home on Oak street, Taylor.
"Wednesday night. She retired early
that evening and at about 9.3G O'Clock
she awoke and summoned the mem
bers Of her family TO her bedside She
complained of being very in ana IA ply
sican was summoned. but despite ev-
cry effort she died in fifteen minutes.
and was greatly respected. Her daugh-
ter Mrs. Martin Hart, of West Scran-
tnn and tNvo sons Martin and DgniDi
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-24

morrow afternoon at O'Clock from the
residence. Interment will be made in
St. Mary's cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-24
PRICEBURd.

Mr. William Margetson died at his
home on Carmalt street at G o'clock
yesterday morning after severe at
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-24
Mems Dress Shirts.

MEMS FINE WHITE SHIRTS,
fun length any size. Reinforced
back and front. Patent continuous
facings, etc. The shirt that Ordi-
narily brings 37s.
Annual Sale Price, 25c
MEMS WHITE SHIRTS, correct
ly cut and properly made. Each
shirt is stamped with the size of
collar required to insure a comfort
able fit. The best halt-dollar shirt
in Scranton.
Annual Sale Price, 33G
OUR BEST WHITE SHIRT, with
every practical improvement that
any other shirt can have. Long or
short bosom, any length sleeve, pat
ent neckhand, made of Wainsutter
muslin, with continuous facings, re-
inforcod back and front, etc.
Annual Salc Price, 41c
A SPECIAL DRESS SHIRT, with
all the above improvements and
few extras such as open or closed
fronts, extra quality of linen in
bosom, etc. There is not better
Ahirt sold in this city for Sl.0O.
Annual Sale Price, SOC
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-24

[Thc West Side Office of The Tribune is
at jenkins drug store, corner Main and
Jackson, and is in charge of w. II.
Hughes. News and advertisements re-
ceived at this ofiice.1
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-24

form Of cold and so on through the entire list Of
remedies. At all druggists. 25 cents n vial
u you need med'cal advice write Prof. Munyon,
1908 Arch St, philn. II Is absolutely free
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-24

Patrick Murray, of Spencer street,
died yesterday afternoon after a. ill.,
ness of a few days. Deceased was
taken i'll Monday with a pain in his
side. Since then he rapidly grew worse
until death came He is survived by his
wife. The funeral win take place to-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-24

WORDS OF PRAISE bestowed upon
Hoods Sarsaparilla by those who have
taken it indicate that it is restoring
health to thousands of people, and
that it will help you also.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-24

HOODS PILLS are easy to take,
easy to operate, cure biliousness. IN
digestion, &c.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-07
MUST BELIEVE 1T.
When Well-Known Providence
People Tell It So Plainly.

When the public endorsement IS
made by a representative citizen OF
Providence the proof is positive You
must believe It. Read this testimony.
Every backache sufferer. every man.
woman OF CrrTd with any kidney troub'e
will find profit in the reading.
Mr.. John T.. Smith Of 255 Aborn
street employed at the Providence op-
era house. says: Before began using
Doan's kidney pills was troubled
with backache and pains across my
loins and through ;he kidneys, not con-
stantly, but coming on in attacks. more
or less severe. Deans Kidney Pills en-
tircly relieved me OF the backache and
other troubles. and | have been free
from them since taking the treatment.
j g!ve Doan = Kidney Pills all the credit
and have told many Of my friends
about this valuable preparation for the
back and Kidneys"
Doan's Kidney Pills are FOR sale by
all dealers Price so cents per box or
sent by mail on receipt Of price. Fos-
ter Milbun Co. Buffalo. n. Y. Sole
agents for the United States.
Remember the name. Doan's, and
take no other.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-07
sc ARCADE.
METHODIST SOCIAL UNION.
Supper, Followed BY Songs, Annual Rsporls and
Address by Rev. Mr.. Crane.

At the meeting of the Methodist So.
cial union, held in the Mathewsor
Street VI. r. church last evening. there
was large attendance. A supper was
served and songs were sung by Mrs.
Jerome =. Plummer and Edward NJ.
Wheeler. They, with Mrs. Mary T..
Grout and John Il. Mullen, constituted
the quartet that participated in the ex-
ercses i'm the auditorium. Prayer was
offered by Rev. a. ]. Coultas Of Trim
ity church. the repoT't OF the last meet
ing was read by the secretary, Il. NJ.
Wheeler and the annual report was
read by the retiring secretary, II. T..
Drake
Chairman Charles T.. Hancock then
introduced Rev. Charles \. Crane of
Boston, VINO spoke on "rhe Golden
Fleece" and closed his address by say
ing: Every man has the instincts
within him TO be- a hero. Is there any
chance for IL To be displayed? What is
the outlet2 1t is a field i'm which any
man or woman may shine. Hugo's Jean
Valjean fought battle which is pos
siblc 70 every man and 10 every Wo-
man. on the field OF sef-sacrifice there
is room FOR heroes galore. From the
day when the Lord made Adam and
Eve 10 the present there is nothing
-hat has come 20 us except through the
snrit of self-sacritice."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-07
WOOL SORTERS' STRIKE.
Csmandsd Extra Pay for Clipping Paint From Tho
fleece, Which They Considered Extra Work

The WOOL sorters employed al the Vic
torian mill i'm Thornton went out on
strike yesterday afternoon. The con-
cern Is engaged in making tops" COM
prising the sorting. securing and treat
ing of wool TO be made into yarn. II is
run at night az Well as at day. and
employs between 125 and 40 hands The
Wool sorters number %
A-etstisA-.9f-tif tifa-ff+stf4,tt. is an ordar
requiring them 10 clip paint from the
WOOL when sorting it without extra
compensation. The sheep raisers brand
me neece with paint so thar they may
know one ileece from another. In sort
ing the wool heretofore wool which
contained paint has been thrown osids
making what il called the paint sorting
The proprietor recently ordered +ba
sorters To clip the paint off ae tho uool
Us sorted out with the rest and tho
sorters declare IL they do so thcv mus
be paid for h, as IL would take time
Yesterday their demand wos subr,It
ted 20 Mr.. Hertley. and he replleb tb,r
extra compensation would not Lc
granted for il ani the paint m1st IA,
clipped from the wool. This answer was
given TO the help, and after dinner
they struck.
IL is likely 10 cause "a Cessation NJ
night work I'm the mill. while the con.
Germ VIII DC run during the day on vooI
Nhlch does not require such soriinp
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-07
A faYoriie al ksfh's

One OF the most entorta ming acts I'm
the Keith programme this week and,
one that has always been received with
exceptional favor by local theatre-go-
ers. is that OF OLSON, Bowers & Dixon,
the "rube" acrobatic comedians which
is so cleverly constructed as To appeal
with equal success TO young and old.
an has always been faVorite with
the ladies and children. 70 seems a
pity. however that IL should have suf-
fered. IA it unQuestionably has from
Tho acts Of pirates. who have deliber-
ately stolen Its best and most original
features and incorporated them i'm an
act that was recently given here at an
other theatre. Dixon. Bowers ana Dix
on are the originators OF this style OF
act, and they are too clever players 90
deserve such a fate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-07
CURRENCY BILL.
introduced in The Senate Yesterday by
Senator AIdriCh.
II Was Referred TO Committee on Finance.
Many Petitions.

Washington, Dec. AT the opening
OF yesterdays session OF the senate.
! the annual report OF the secretary of
| Tire treasury, the attorney general. the
| comptroller of the currency and reports
of other officials were presented.
\ concurrent resolution adoptel by
the legislature of Michigan was pre-
serted by Mr.. Mcmillan (Michigam
I he resolution protested against The
policy of the Russian government to-
ward Finland and was referred to the
committee on foreign relations, Ii ex-
presses profound and heartfelt cyiL-
patty for the "down-trodden people OF
Firland in their present hour OF dark
est trouble" and urges President nIc-
kinley TO express to the government Of
the Gar ths serious concern of the
government OF the United States be-
cause OF the abrogatiou of the &c os
assurance of Alexander ], tho abolitol
uf thu TnuSh constitution ana the
quent destruction of Finnish auton-
omy.
Mr.. Spooner OTis) pr sentei resolu-
tiOu OF the leg stature of Wisconsin
urging Congress TO take action looking
TO the advancement, of American ship
ping interests.
Mr. Kyle. MIR. Kean and Mr. VOL
colt presented n number OF petitions
against polygamy.
MI Aldrich. chairman OF The Gnance
committee had the stinction " intro
ducing the first bill at The present sas-
sion u was what is known az the sen-
ate finance measure and is TO affirm
The existing standard OF value of al
forms of mon =. 10 refund The pubic
q b, and for o,her purposes"
II was referred 10 the committee on
finance.
Among the other bills introduced
were the following.
BY Mr. Cullom DH) 30 provide
form of gOverum nj FOR Hawai- Co pom
sion war veterans over seventy years
old
BY Mr. Pettus. 20 repeal the war
stamp act
By Mr.. Chandler N. H.) to prohibit
senators ana representative from roi-
forming the functions of the executive;
to prohibit the issuance OF railroad
passes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-07
BROWNING AS A POET.
Subject Of Rev. Philip S. Morom's Itdrsss Bs,ors
the Rhode Island Wcman's Clob

a largely attended meeting under ne
auspices Of the Rhode Island woman's
club. was held in the pariors OF the
MathewsOn Street NJ. r.. church Voc.
tcrday afternoon, and Rev. Phllip <.
Mox0m OF Springfield, Mass. delivered
n lecture on browning ms n Poet" lie
said in substance that nothing in his.
tory Of literature is 60 near a miracle
as the writing of the great dramatic
poem. "SordellO." by man Of a years
OF age.
The lecturer then spoke ~ Brown
ing's enormous Intellectually aud his
bright optimistic spirit and said there
was no line uninteliisibie in his poetry.
although theTe was an enormous con
densation of thought. which required
study Or Moxom illustrated the char
acteristicE - the poet by reading from
different poems. showing his dramatic
power his tender ttvo in the emotional
poems. and his insight ~ human ma
turc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-07

cal year the number OF extensions and
capital were "a and s2.5e5,ooo, respec-
lively.
During The past fiscal year isnatlon-
al banss, with capital aggregating 81
100000, were placed in charge OF re-
ceivers. Subsequently Il appeared, how
ever. that OF this number five were SOL
vent. two OF them being permitted TO
go into voluntary LIQUIDATION and three
resumed business. This reduced the
number OF insolvent banks TO eight,
with capital aggregating $4,000
Reports OF condition were received
from 1888 national banks on April :. al
which time ther resources aggregated
S4G3g. .I3S. 100. SO. AN Increase since MAY 3.
1898. OF ST69 III. .302 10. The paid-in can't
tai stock aggregated S607 262 $40. sur
plus fund. $246. 1863, S93 .G5; Individual de-
posQts. s.. 437, ,223. 420 %, and bank demos
its. S932 .3is 264 .76. The increase IN indi-
vlduaI and bank deposits during the
wear was Si37 ,9l4,9 ,9Sl 33 and S2G2 zoo
5sO.G9, respectively. During the same
period the banks Increased their specic
holdings s46.979. $50. .05.
The Interest bearing debt July /. 1899.
included unmatured United states
bonds outstanding In the amount of st
Oi6 ole. $40. This Is an increase of s1gS
6Y4. go over the amount outstapdinp
July /. 1898. and is caused by the isslIe
OF the Der cent, trn-tWenty loan an
thorized bv act OF Congress approved
June 13, 1898. amounting to $685. 700.
and by the conversion Of refunding
certificates OF the act OF Feb. 2G 1873
INTO bonds of the 4 per cent. loan OF
1907. amounting, principal and interest.
TO s6250
The total amount OF refundlng certi6-
Gates outstanding July /. 1899. was s37'-
$50. q decrease OF $1,000 dulingthe last
fiscal year. AS the amount Of these GER
tiflcates outstanding Is small. and az
there is no provision OF law for their
redemption except by conversion i'm
sums OF $50 and multiples thereof into
the bonds OF the four per cent. loan of
1907. IA Is again recommended that Con-
gress limit the time within which such
certificates may b. converted lnto
bonis. II Is also recommended that the
Secretary OF the Treasury be author
ized TO redeem any OF such certificates
in cash on presentation and To pay the
accrued interest thereon 70 date of re-
demption.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-07
CHING LING FOO.
interesting Sicp Of The thn'ss Conursr Who
yrl Appear al K'Ih's hn Week

Ching Ling Foo, the great Chinese
Coniurer, who returns TO Keith's next
week with his Interesting family and
assistants to regale theatre goers with
his marvellous feats OF magic aud Leg
erdemain, at the conclusion OF n SIX
months run i'm New York was recsntiv
the central figure in an unusual event
i'm that city.
Lin Luna local Chinese laundrynan,
had in some manner ngratated HIM
self strongly i'm favor Of the high-caste
Mandarin magician; and when he died
quite suddenly, the latter insisted that
he be given an elaborate funeral ac-
cording 10 the most solemn rites os mis-
people, himself assuming the entire ex-
pense.
Faithful to the creeds In vogue in
China 10 thWaFr INC dFV1T ana aESTyr
the spirit OF a departed friend i'm it's
troublous journey across the river
Styx. Ching Ling Foo the friend OF
Lin Lum escorted his body to the Gem
etery, and there performed the last sad
rites which their religion teaches.
Lin Lum was a faithful assistant IN
his cousins Laundry. but succumbed TO
consumption. He prayed often and
earnestly 10 his Joss to be allowed to
die. in his native land, but in vain.
Lin Ton, the cousin, took charge Of
the ceremonies. a brand new outfit.
consisting of trousers. blouse, stock
ings. sandals and cap with a red
coral tassel. was procured. In these the
BODY was clad. SO that his neat APP
pearance would find favor with all he
met.
The ferryman was not forgotten. for
In the hands of Lin Lum were placed
TWO cardboard checks 10 pay his pas
sage. -Eor fear thai some acts during
his life might have enraged the gods,
who would send a storm and make the
passage rough a coin was placed IN his
mouth 10 tip the oarsman, so thar he
might strive the harder TO weather the
storm.
Under his right shoulder was placed
a bottle containing a piece OF SIX, up
on which was written an identification
of Lin Lum for use when his bones
should be disinterred and taken to their
final resting place I'm China.
Along the route To the cemetery Chi
nese paper money was profusely scat
tered in the hope that the grasping pow
Frs of the devil would be kept so busy
gathering them i'm that ne would be un-
able To follow to the grave, and thus
ose all trace of the departed oac.
At the cemetery millions OF yens i'm
paper money were burned as a sacri-
ice Incense taDers and candles were
lighted. a feast OF roast chicken. rice
and tea was spread. to appease the de-
,eased ones hunger on The road.
The gods were invoked 10 zeal kindly
with his spirit. and then the body, to-
yether with a large satchel and pack
age containing his worldly clothes, was
silently lowered into the grave.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-07
STRANDED NEAR PORTSMOUTH.
Schooner FORAGE G. Morse MIssaysd and Went
tshors Near The Coil Mlnss.

schooner Horace G.. Morse, Capt. Hig-
bee. outward bound from Fall River In
ballast. is ashore on the northern end
Of the island OF Rhode Island. near the
Portsmouth coal mines. The Morse
misstayed in a heavy westerly wind,
and. having very little loeway. drifted
into shoal ater near the mines. While
the tide was I'm she rolled considerably
but when II went out she settled down
hard and fast on rocky bottom.
Efforts so far made by the Provi-
dence Towboat company TO haul of
the stranded vessel have been unsuc-
cessful. The Morse is a three -masted
schooner, hailing from Bath, Me. She
landed a cargo OF 100000 feet Of hard
nine i'm Fall River. Owing 20 tho sea
which was running i'm the bay when the
schooner went ashore. 4 Is feared chat
her bottom may have sustained dam
age.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-07
ENTERTAINMENT AND SALE.
Successful Affair GIvsn In the Parish House Of 81
Jamss Episcopal Church.

A very pleasing and successful en-
tertanment and sale was given last
evening in the parish house OF 81.
James Episcopal church, and II was
given by n union VI the forces OF the
Crrls' Friendly society of 81. James
parish and the ST. James cadets. Well
decorated booths We're around the main
room and over these attractive young
ladies presided. Perry ". Sweet, ma
glcian and instrunlsnalist furnished
pleasing sleight-Of hand performs
snce Miss Myrtle Flynn elocutonist
also assisted la the stage show Dane.
ing formed one % the attractions
The committees In charge was: For
the cadets A. -. Netior Alfred llust-
Icr ana sydney Icy. fur Girls Friend
Is society. Miss Ids Mumflrd. Miss
l,ossie Sanford. Miss Cracr Eager aud
Mics Mas Fufrcson.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-07
GRAYS AGAIN BEATEN.
Still Crippled, They Went Down Be.
fore the Waterhurys.
MerIdsns Defeated by The New HaVsns.
The Standing OF The Clubs.

Last night the Providence polo team
went to Waterbury and on account Of
its crippled condition was defeated.
Soon after the start Waterbury aban-
doned science, and throughout the rest
of the game both teams played In slam.
bans styic. Heaernan's fine defence
of an otherwise almost defenceless goal
was the feature. He made 81 stops.
summary.
WATERBURY,. PROVIDENCE.
Roberts, Menard, r.............
....,..........r., Lincoln, Bottomley
NlliialS' tsss..s.. ..s.s........sc., Smltn
Holderness, h. b...........h. D.. Conway
Cuslck, g... ............g., Heffernan
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-07
For over Fifty Years
wINsLows sooTHI

MRS wINSLOw'S SOOTHING
SYRUP has been used for over fltty
wears by millions " mothers for their
children while teethng, with perfect
success n soothes the child. softens the
gums. allays all pain. cures wind collie.
and Is the best remedy for DiarrhOea.
A. will relieve the poor little sufferer
Immediately Sold bv Druggists I'm ev-
cry part 81 the world Twenty-Five cents
n bottle Re sure and ask for Mrs.
Winslov's Soothing syrup" and take
no other kind.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-07
MERIDENs BEATEN.

At Meriden last night the home team
made a poor showing against the New
Havens and were beaten by a score OF
II To 3. In the second period White.
Meriden's goal tender, was taken out
OF the game and &. Warner substituted.
The visiting team rtayed fast game.
and Canavan. the center showed up in
fine form. Meridcn lost one goal on
folIlG Summary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-07

One OF the best burlesque organiza =
tons that has vet made it's appearance
is NJ. VI THESES Wine. Women and
Song" which will he seen al the Olvm
pic commencing Monday December IL.
The full roster OF the company in
GUIDES the Burke Bros. with their dom
Key "Wiss Mike" Jenny F4dv trio
The Three Packetts. Nazuz e. 3razett
Bennett 4 Rich. Kline & Gotthold. ana
4 large chorus
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-07

According to statistics iuat issued by
Tloyd's Register OF shipping. 9Sf per
cent Of fhc tonnage Classed during last
year was built Of steel and about i,3
pcr cont. ol hon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-07

4 bn has been introduced in the
Texas Legislature apuropratiug $3.50. o.
600 for The building and MAINTENANCE
OF cotton on WOODEN min. OF both. in
the Rusk pcnltentiary.