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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-16
TO PROMOTE SHIPPING INTERESTS.
important Conference Held al The Office Of myor
Baker YESTERDAY Afternoon.

The committee on harbors of the city
council met in Mayor Bakers office
yesterday afternoon. and in addition TO
the members of the committee there
were present city Solicitor Colwell,
City Engineer Clapp and the committee
from the Board of Trade headed by T.
III. Deming. appointed to act in con-
junction with the city council commit
tee I'm regard 10 securing additional
docking facilities. i'm the hope OF in
creasing the maritime business here.
The subject was discussed very fully,
the legal part OF the question being
explained by Mr.. ColwelL
Mr.. Deming explained the natural
advantages possessed by this city as a
distributing centre. and he had not the
slightest doubt that with proper iacln-
ties at least four coastwise lines or
steamers could be established here ana
profitably so. Mr.. Dcming said IL had
been talked that there should be
line OF steamers to West Indies, ana ne
believed the city OF Providence, like
some other cities, ought TO own certain
properties of this kind from which IL
could derive "A substantial income. For
carrying on such a plan IL would be
necessary 10 borrow money, but money
judiciously expended would bring in "a
substantial revenue. He explained the
work OF "a former committee some SIX
years ago, and he thought the city
ought TO go ahead with the work now.
Mr.. Demlng said that he believed that
the west side of the river was the best
for dock purposes The old Stonington
railroad bed running i'm the rear OF
where these wharves would be located
would make the distribution OF freight
easier. and with the building OF
wharves there would undoubtedly be
erected a number Of warehouses in that
section. He said an immense amount
OF merchandise was stored here.
year ago there was more than 500 OOOO,-
600 worth OF wool stored in the city OF
Providence. Very little cotton was
stored here, because of the lack of
facilities.
At the close of the discussion, which
was very general. IL was voted that
report be made TO the city council, to-
gether with a resolution directing the
city solicitor to apply to the General
Assembly for the passage of an act au-
thoriZing the condemnation OF land
along the shore between the City wharf
and Sassafras Point.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-16
THE RIVER SNOW-BL0CKeD.
Possibility Of an Overflow as The Result of The
Present Method Of DISPOSAL.

Possibly the Public Work department
has special information as TO what the
weather is TO be for the near future.
but those lacking this knowledge are
doubtful of the wisdom OF the present
method ot di5rcsing OF the snow taken
from the public thQroughtarcs Tha
dumpins place. is tho spac. between thr
Market squaIt aud truVford street
bridges. and today this spTCc IS nllod
above the level of the surrounding
streets. \ good many persons who have
passed that why give IL as their opin-
ion thet a sudden rise In the MoshasuCi
and WoonGsGuhtucket rivers. which is
not merely possible but probable. viii
caugc d,sastfcus overflow at Market
square. Canal. Dyer and South Water
streets They soy that the vast piles
Of snow dumved petv A-u the bridges
will prevent tnc rsadv aow of water
60 the bay. nnd cause % 10 bock up aud
over the Wallsi and food streets and
cellars in corn d.rable portion OF the
business sCctioh OF The city. In such
an event the city would have big bill
FOR damages 70 settle.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-16
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.


At the meeting OF the Rhode Island
horticultural society held i'm Tililng-
hast's han last evening, Prof. w. Whit
man Bailey of Brown University. de-
livered an address on Certain Move
ments of Plants" illustrated by black
board. The speaker said that while
plants should not be looked upon as in
dividuals like ourselves, they should,
nevertheless be regarded as a series of
similar beings, all living together. He
spoke of certain plants in the swamps
that moved their entire body from place
To- place. These were plants for the
most part invisible to the naked eye,
but visible under the microscope. They
were at one time, he said, regarded as
part of animal life.
Prof. Bailey also spoke of plants that
move only a part of themselves, plants
that draw in their leaves TO keep them
selves warm. These leaves were the
compound leaves, similar 10 those of the
locust
After n brief discussion, specimens OF
the $50, 900 Mrs Thomas w Lawson"
carnation were exhibited, and of course,
greatly admired
During the business part of the meet
ing, Amasa NJ. Eaton, Levi w. Russell,
j. T.. &. Farnham, n, ID. Pierce, >. w.
Lewis and T.. II. Burlingame were APP
pointed as delegates to attend the Am
erican Pomoiogical society's convention
at Philadelphia. TO be held i'm Septem-
Der. Another committee, consisting OF
President Farnham and Messrs Burlin-
game and Russell was appointed to see
what could be done toward securing
place i'm the new public library for the
society's books. these books To be used
f,Ar -
To be issued 10 the members of the So
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-16
SWAN POINT CEMETERY
Omce. J5 North Nam street.

once. J5 North Nam street
Omnibus 20 the Cemetery runs from
corner of South Angeli street and Way
land avenue sundays every 80 minutes
rom 10 a. n. " y. IA. unth further
notice.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-16
DIED OF PNEUMONIA.
laSreucs {. NJsrs, Who Wen Many Championships
asa Runner Expired al New York

New York. Feb. 16-Lawrcnco T..
Myers. the famous short distance hun
ncr died suddenly i'm this city last
night Of pneumonia. lie would have
been II years old today. lie was born
i'm Richmond. Va.
Mr.. Myers had been amateur cham
pion of America at one distance or an
other ever since 1879. He won II
American championships. 10 Canadian
championships and three champions
ships OF England.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-16
TOOK MURlATIC ACID.
PrOmp, Wot By TwO FhJsciaus Saved Mrs
Schmidt from rsalh.

Two physicians were yesterday aftor-
noon called 10 the home of AIRS August
s-Nmijt on Lons1ale avenue. Paw
tuckct. whore they found thr woman in
q semi-conscious condition and suffer-
Ing fr0m what tEey rNortel wls g.
draft pf murlatlc acid. She was soon
relieved OF the poison ani was rep1rted
Il-I ng'. 1s out of 1.ra.. SD. rI.s
n' .HiI-uat.1u as 60 tI. ,lNJs 1i th-
D 1is1u-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-16
PALMER IS
REMORSEFUL.
Cannot Understand Why He
Killed the Woman He Loved.
TALKED WITH SlSTER-IN-LAW.
Asked Her TO Tell the People at Rochester
What He Said About Tragedy.
he MAKES NO REQUESTS FOR FAvORS.
Officers SAY Palmer Is a Model Prisoner Funeral
Of Mrs. Palmer viii Take Placa Tomorrow,
Probably Will Be Private.
Asked Her TO Tell the peopI. at Rochester
What He Said About Tragedy.
he MAKES NO REQUESTS FOR FAvORS.

There is nothing new SO far in the
Palmer case, and the husband OF the
dead woman is still in the custody OF
Warden Wall at the state prison, There
is nothing definitely decided in regard
to the matter OF taking steps toward
his liberation on bail. II is understood,
however, that one of the Justices of the
Supreme Court has been very much
outspoken against admitting Palmer TO
was arrived at later IN the afternoon
from a judicial standpoint as danger
Gus person. one who might kill himself
or some one else if he were allowed his
freedom at this time So il is not inn
probable that he may remain a prison
er until March, when the grand jury
will convene.
Yesterday afternoon there was long
consultation at the state prison. during
which time William Tillinghast attor-
ney for Mr.. Palmer: Miss Dora Nutter.
her escort, Wilbur Horne, and Amos ID.
Palmer talked over the situation. The
main subject discussed was in relation
TO the arrangements for the funeral of
Mrs. Palmer, but no definite decision
was arrived at. for later i'm theafternoon
another consultation with all relatives
possible present was held at the house
in EdgeWood, and from what transpir-
ed IL is probable that the funeral will
take place tomorrow. bU there will be
as little publicity as possible. No one
but q few relatives Will be present al
the service, and the curiosity of the
many will not be gratited.
Amos ID. Palmer talked very freely
with Miss Dora Nutter about the trag-
edy and among other things said to
her: Il have been repeatedly asking
myself since / have been in prison how
can "A man kill woman he loves, and
! loved her so very, very much. You
know that. Just tell the folks in Roch-
ester all that | say" Palmer wept as
he talked about the tragedy, and he
continued TO show signs of remorse
when the disposition of the wife's re-
mains was discussed. He, however, as
sented in advance TO any arrangements
which Miss Nutter might make.
Palmer is very quiet, and is said by
the jail officials to be model prisoner.
He takes everything as a matter of
course. making no requests for favors.
Wednesday night he slept soundly, go-
ing to bed at 630 =. m. and enjoying an
excellent nights rest. His counsel stat
ed that at the interview yesterday af
ternoon Palmer seemed much depress-
ed. He realized keenly his position, and
is perhaps suffering more or less from
a reaction. In the inevitable trial which
will follow the coroner's inquest, IL Is
probable that Gen. Charles A. Wilson
will be associated with the counsel i'm
the case.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-16
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE
Andrew Mack In THE Ragged Earl"
KEITH's NEW THEATRE-continu-
Gus performance.
OLYMPIC THEATRE-Clark Bros.
Royal Entertainers.
WESTMINSTER THEATRE-Doublo
Show. White and Creole Artists.
TALMA THEATRE-Romain Stock Co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-16
N EW ST. T s.

Take up the white mans burden,
By the poet We are told;
Take up the white mans burden
When the night Is growing cold.
Take up the white mans burden.
The cooks gone, bless your soul:
And the poor old white mans burden
Is a couple Of hods Of coal.
Richmond Times.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-16
Saved Bows Life.

Mrs. Captain Ii. Hubbard. Of Milford,
Del, SAYS: brazilian Balm saved my
boys life. lie began Just like the one
we lost with Group. We gave him few
doses. lie quickly droppcl - sleep,
and was all right IN the morning."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-16
THE WEATHER.
Snow Tonight and Friday with Fresh 10 Brisk
Easerly Winds.

Washington, Feb. 16.--For New Eng
land;-snow tonight ana Friday; fresh
10 brisk easterly winds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-16

An address before the Rhode Island
Woman Suffrage association was made
by Henry Il. Blackwell of Boston this
afternoon at Pa Washington street.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-04

New York, October 3.-The bull movement
has grown somewhat monotonous, having
exceeded all expectations. Predictions of a,
sharp reaction have been heard for a good
many days, and yet prices have advanced
with little interruption. In the face of the
bullish feeling now predominating 1t would
be folly to venture to guess what the mar
ket will or win not do Bulls are simply
amazed at their success, and bears are nat
urally predicting a setback. Crop accounts
can hardly assume a more bearlsh turn
but rather worse with the news of severe
frosts. Cautious people are buying on all
little breaks and selling on bulges. Prices
went off this morning to II points, to the
qualification of the bears, and not few
bulls, the latter believing that halt on
the advance would be healthy just now.
Weakness at Liverpool unsettled the early
local market, and tight money was said
to be at the bottom of the easier markets
on the other side of the water. No signs
of frost were visible in the south, where
the temperature ranged from IS to "A de-
grees, according to government adyices.
The speculative movement was quite light
early in the morning, but later was very
heavy with an easing off on a general rush
to sell on reports of war in the Transyaal
and prices shows Is loss by II a. m. LiV-
erpool was 2la lower Spots unchanged.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-04
Birmingham City Bonds

fruits end Produce
Butter-Elgin, zoe: dairy. No. 1, 15c;
dairy No. 2, 12kc; country. 12kc; cooking,
10c.
Potatoes-Irsh, Csc.
Iemons-Choice. s35013.75: fancy, s4.25
PouItry-Hens, 22022Rc; fries, 15G22c
small SIC; ducks, zoe; geese. zoe.
Eggs-12izc.
Tomatoes-25G35c.
Cabbage-1Ac per pound.
Onions-2c per pound.
Grapes-75G90c per crate
Apples, $500.
Local Staple GrocerIet
Flour-Best patent, s41o9s425; straight
1915.
Sugar-Granulated ted. $5.S71a: Y. c., 5B95Ac;
Cofiee-Green, 8n11Rc; Arbuckes pack
ages 5000: Levering's packages, $40. so;
Lyons packages, $1,000
Lard-61kc.
Clear rib sides-57sc.
Molasses = Centrifugal 1890; sugar
house, 20M3 Csc.
Rice-q6@c.
Corn-Mrxed. 4sc; white, Soc.
Pearl meal-9oc.
Hay--Choice timothy, $780, No. 1, $14 SC;
clover mixed. $lS so.
Oats-Mxed, 35c; white. SIC.
Bran-Mixed, $3.50; pure wheat, $500.
Cotton seed meal, $500.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-04
Talbot & Palmer ,
Commission Brokers.
NO. II N. TWENTIETH ST. TELEPHONE 5s4
Cotton, Stocks, Grain
and Provisions. -.
Direct private wires to New York,
Chicago aHdFNeW Orleans.

ket, but 1t was decidedly weak. although
there was a slight rebound of ting favorites.
Lord Rothschild. despite the critical
state of affairs in the Iransva8l, told his
friends this morning that there would be
no var Gonsols were down to 10l% for
money; 1925 for November account At
the close today they we're 1925 for money,
1925 for the account. Americans began
fiat and went from half to one point IN
der PARTIES New York boight slightly,
but the close was fabby near the worst.
The Berlin favorites, Northern Pacific.
Onion Pacific and Canandiall Pacific were
most depressed. A money squeeze is ex-
peeted there.
Spanish As were at SIS. Copper closed
at SAL above the worst irintos were IA
Anacondas were 81 Sic
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-04
Talbot & Palmer's stock letter

By Private Wire from the New York Sun.
New York, October 3.-Todays stock mar
ket opened without any large changes in
the conditions which dominated the trading
yesterday. but on the other hand there was
a notable slackenng in the pressure of both
domestic and foreign liquidation. lester
days sharp rise in the open London money
market was followed today by an advance
of per cent. in the Bank of England's dis
count TO Az per cent and the Berlin money
market also moved up sharply. There was
again very wide range in the rates for
call money prevailing at various times
during the day The extreme figures re-
ported in periods of money stringency, like
the present are never adequate or correct
reflections of the real state OF the money
market. Probably the bulk of the money
lent on call today brought from IL to Is per
cent. The railway traffic returns reported
today again constituted about the only
other feature of the day which attracted
attention. For the most part they were
gratifying showings. notably the Union
Pacific. Some rather sharp declines APP
neeceA in the early dealings, the losses in
Brooklyn Rapid Transit, American Tobacco
and Tennessee Coal and Iron extending to
several points while in the standard issues
the initial dealings were generally point
Common recovery, however, soon set in,
based upon the circumstances noted and
the subsequent advances reached substan-
tial proportions. notably in the course of
Sugar the Changers and other standard
issues.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-04
Talbot & paimer's Grain Letter

BY Private Wire from Fairchild & Hobson.
Chicago, October S.-Wheat-London
closed firm, but futures lost Il, Liverpool
closed y. higher. Paris wheat unchanged;
flour 15c higher, Antwerp u higher; Berlin
IL higher; Budapesth 70 higher Beer
bohm says: Russian shipments are quite
small. and the trade is beginning to be-
Iieye that last years and this years crop
are much smaller than has been generally
believed" Worlds visible increased 1,0i5
0do AS figured by Liverpool Bradstreets
increa sed 1564.00o. European visible, $780,
600: decrease 81 400 900, against 50 $4,000 last
year. There are complaints from states
west of the Missouri river of drouth. We
confirm thirty loads for export. The ex-
port demand in the southwest was not so
urgent today Trading was rather light
and In this absence the market eased of
towards the close. There has been some
taking of profits which, of course Is al
WAYS commendable. The weakness which
developed In corn was used as a bear club
on wheat. War between Great Britain and
the Transvaal may be declared at any mo-
ment but the position of wheat Is not a
weak one by any means.
Corn was quite strong carly, but closed
ouite weak, with ali the advance lost.
offerings were quite liberal, and 1t looks as
If the short interest has been pretty well
driven in. 1t looks as IL sales on bulges
,vould be profitable. We confirm sixty-two
loads for export.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-04
hie.aao Change

Chicago, October 3-Uncertainty to the
Transvaal situation kept the grain markets
in nervous condition today, and resulted
in a great deal of liquidation. Decem Der
wheat closed ssMs4c lower; May, sc low
er; December corn, NC lower. and May corn
&c lower. Oats were unchanged to a shade
higher. January pork closed 7c lower; jan
uary lard closed 2i2n5c under, and January
ribs Sc lower.
The leading futures ranged as follows:
Articles IOpened Highest lowest Closing
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-04
tniIee.

New York, October 3-Options opened
steady with prices unchanged to five points
lower, but Immediately developed strength
on local covering, improved demand for
spot coffee, favorable foreign market and
scarcely of sellers. Closed quiet with Oc-
tober five points higher, others unchanged
to five points lower Sales, .250 bags, in
Guiding October. $4.25; November. $3.50; De-
cember, sos; January, $50; March, $40;
May, $4.S5; July. $4.95; August, s.. Spot
eoffee-Rio dull and steady; Mild steady
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-04
BONDS
Financial

New York, October 3.-iThe Commercial
Advertisers London financial cablegram
saysi
The stock market here opened weak to-
day and went fat early on the announce
snent or an advance In the bank rate OF
discount from 3h@4is per cent. The adj
vance was made by the governors of the
Bank of England on their own RESPONSE
bilty because of the rise IN the rate at
Berlin of from 5d6 per cent. There was
---ia and Little excltment In the mar
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-04

Cash quotations were as follows: Flour
was firm. No. 3 spring wheat, 66d72i2c; No.
red, 737s@74asc No. corn. S1a@32c NO,
2 oats, 230I23Ac; No. 2 white, Csc; No. }
white, 24A@251ac. No. rye, 5S9oSNc. No.
2 barley, 37@46c. No. / fax seed. $ll5;
Northwestern, s117 prime timothy seed,
$2.2002.25. Mess pork, per barrel, s6ooas2'
lard, per 100 pounds, $5.5O@56O; short rib
sides. loose, s4.95d5.s0; dry sailed shoulders,
boxed, 6M6be short clear sides. boxed.
So 506t5. 30. Whisky-Distillers' finished
goods, per gallon. s1.22. Sugars-Cut loaf.
unchanged No. 2 yellow corn, 32@52Ac.
Clover, $6.00lS25 On the produce exchange
today the butter market was firm; cream
cry, 16122%c; dairy, 14719c. Cheese was
firm at 11Hd12c. Eggs Were firm; fresh,
1910
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-04
Bulbs have arrived at Godden's.
ONLY THROUGH SLEEPING CAR LINE
BIRMINGHAM TO SAVANNAH

The Central OF Georgia railway is the
only line operating through sleeping cars
between Birmingham and Savannah. Deu-
ble daily trains to Columbus and Macon.
For time tables, sleeping car berths to Sa-
vannah, and steamship reservations to New
YORK. Boston and the east via Savannah
and the Ocean Steamship company, apply
to SoIon Jacobs. Commercial Agent 2oi5
First avenue, or Jack w. Johnston, Union
Ticket Agent, Birmingham. 9-6-tf
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-04
THIRD ANNUAL
Fall Carnival Macon, Ga, October 10 to
Is, 1899.

One fare for the round trip via Central
of Georgia railway. Tickets on sale Octo-
Der to 10, good for return until October 15
Great attractions. Industrial and agri-
cultural displays. Grand river pageant and
water spectacle. Horse show. athletic
games, grand floral parade, and other elab-
crate street displays. Paine's celebrated
fireworks displays at night. For programme
and fun Information call on Scion Jacobs,
commercial agent 2e15 First avenue.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-04

NEW SCHEDULE TO JACKSONVILLE
The new schedule in effect via the Gen.
trail of Georgia Railway makes close con-
nection at Macon with the Dixie Flyer for
jacksonville, giving first-class sleeping car
service and fast time. Scion Jacobs, Com
mercial Agent, 2015 First Avenue.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-04


No. from Macon. Columbus. Albany.
etc, 7:45 p. M.
No from Savannah, Macon, Columbus
etc, 1876 p. m.
elegant through sleepers between Rir.
,uingham, Columbus, Macon and Savannah
on Nos and 4.
'' connection at Savannah with sunerh
e-eisrht and passenger steamers OF tbe
G,.asn steamship company from New York
Boston and the east;
1so cuba and West Indies via Central of
Georgia railway. BY taking the Central of
Georgia railway close econ, connection is made
and Havana.
For further Information apply to
soION JACOBS, Commercial Agent
1acK w. JOHNSON,
Union Ticket Agent.
Birmingham, Ala.
e HALE. General Passenger Agent.
n II HINTON, Traffic Manager,
THEO. D. KLINE. General Supt.,
John M. EGAN. Vice President.
Savannah. Ga.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-04
Talbo,t 8 ralmcr's Cotton Lctter

BY Private Wire from Fairchtld * Hobson
New Orleans, October sit was expected
that Liverpool would be four up this morn
ing, and this anticipation was partly real
lied by the English market advancing
three sixty-fourths on futures, with spots
sunchanged sales, 1000 By the time our
market opened Liverpool had lost all the
Improvement and we opened with January
at 6s5, or nine points down from last
nights close. The opening figure was the
highest Of the day for with falling specials
to contend with. Liverpool closing three
lower than yesterday, prices weakened and
under heavy selling to realize market fur
Their eased off. The demand for spots ana
freight room during the early hours not
being so brisk as was the case yesterday,
owing no doubt, to the more hopeful out
look for South Africa's interest January
sold down to Ga To add to the bearish
influences the Imperial bank of Germany
followed the fashion by raising its rate of
interest from 5 to per cent, while the call
money at New York remained unsettled
selling up to 90 per cent. But with the
strength OF q Hercules "old king cotton"
overpowered all opponents by the remarka-
Bile firmness of the local and other southern
spot markets, the south Atlantic ports adj
yaucing the price from u to q; as result
we have recovered almost the loss of the
day. but are still 10 points lower than last
night. 1t is. truly hard fight between the
American spot holders and the English
spinner and by following his old tactics of
buying on a retail basis the latter is get
ting the worst of the fight. (.
Talbot . Psi,nsr~s Cotton Letter
(By Private Wire to Talbot s. Palmer)