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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-16
DIX. K.ECONvENTION
Business Of Private Nature Dis.
posed Of at Today's Session.
Delegates Photographed.

The second days session OF the ID. X. z.
convention was held at the Trocadero
this morning at II o'clock
The entire meeting was devoted to busi-
ness of a strictly private nature. and at
l2l5 O'Clock the convention adjourned To
Exchange place, where on tho steps OF
the City Hall large group picture OF the
entire fraternity was taken.
At this afternoons session the final ar
rangements were completed for this eve-
ning's banquet. and everything indicates
that this last function will be a success
ful ending to the convention.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-16
CHANCES GONE.
Imperial Edict Makes Il I'm,
possible for Tuan's Son to
Become Emperor Of China

London, Nov. ia news agency dis
patch from Shanghai referring TO the al
legged new imperial edict ldepriying
Princes Tuan and Chwans OF all rank
and offices and handing them over to
the imperial clan court for close confine-
ment pending further punishment, says
the punishment of Prince Tuan means
that his son, the heir apparent. can new
er be emperor.
The edict also makes the early opening
OF peace negotiations probable.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-16
HOT STUFF,
Bartender Punched Piano Player
and Threw TumbIers at The
Proprietor, Frank SIavIn.

William Taber was tried before Judrs
sweetiand today for assaulting Frank
slavin and Dominick III. Perkey. In sla-
WINS barroom on Atwells avenue.
Perkey Is musician. and Taber with.
out provocation, punched him in the Left
eye. Then he gave Perkey a good thump-
ing. Later Slavin demonstrated with
Taber for going behind the bar. He had
an hour before this discharged Taber.
When Slavin called Tabcr down the lat
ter said that he would do him up. slaviu
kept his temper. and laughed At the as
sertion made by Tabsr to the eject that
he, raber, would murder him. Slavin.
Then came a shower OF beer glasses. This
was the story told jointly by slavin and
Perkey.
The contention of the defence was that
there was partnership between Slaviu
and Taber, and Slavin's safe koy and key
TO the cash register were produced in
court In substantiation OF that allegation.
Slavin explained that the safe key was
left In tho drawer OF the cash register.
That there were two keys 10 the register,
one OF which was given 10 Taber. Later
the latter claimed that he had lost his
key and that Slavin's key would have To
be used.
Slavin said that he discovered that the
register had been opened and manipulate
ed. and he accused Taber Of retaining the
other key.
Money was missed from the t!ll ana
from the safe. and Taber was discharged
several days prior 10 the assault. The
safe key was abstracted from the cash
register drawer and when he, Sisvin.
sent for that key. word came back frctu
Mrs Taber "a the effect that her husband
had thrown the key away
Taber was drunk at the time OF the ~
ssult. so Siavin testified.
Taber was fined s2O and costs snc SEN
fenced 10 the Providence county iali for
% days. He took an appeal IA each case.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-16
leONlDS WERE SEEN.

Chicago. Nov. is.-rAt the Northwestern
University observatory between I and
I:3o o'clock this morning. eight leonids
were seen, one OF which was rcmarka bly,
brilliant Before ! O'Clock two wore OBJ
serVet. Ths conditions were favorable
for photogrnphng the shower that was
expected later. IN the morning. IN the
observing part were Trofs. Hough,
Crook. Hoirate and White
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-16

Groarty was the first TO respond and he
hastened to summon DR.. Fiagg.
The latter stanched the flow OF blood
applied temporary dressing and then
had the ambulance called.
At the Rhode Island hospital. the
wound, which extended from ear to ear,
was sewed up and Perkins was declared
out OF danger. lie had failed to sever the
jugular.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-16
WAS ACCEPTED.
Resignation Of Cashier Well
ington Of The FIRST National
Bank Of Wellington, Mass.

Adams. Mass. Nov. l6.-It is announced
that Harvey IT, Wellington. cashier Of
the First National bank. has resigned.
and that his resignation has been accept
cd by tho directors ~ the hank.
Geo. = soyicr. teller OF the institution
Is the new caahicr. Mr.. wellington ~ out
OF town ana no reason FOR the change
has been given by the bank officials.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-16
CENSORSHIP REMOVED.

New York. Nov. 1.-THE cable COM
panies foiev gave notice ~ the removal
~ the c~rsorship on messages 10 md
from Msr'ls Copies OF prssr merrages
must bt furnished 20 the rtlitsry snv-
ernor Of the Philippines.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-16
F0UhDEREO AT SEA.

London. Nov. ia dispatch from Rio
De Janeiro states that the German bark
Vida, Capt Nocket. from Newport
News. Sept ! for Rosario. foundored at
sea on -Oct-8--Ho lives were lort.
The Vida hailed from Hamburg, where
she Was owned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-16
INNOCENCE WAS THE WINNER.

London, Nov. i6-At the second DAYS
isdav tbs p"rby c,,n ~ snd sovarcisrp1
q handicap for 5-ycar- olds and upward,
was won by Mr. G. Norbeys Innocence.
NJ. -. j. Jardine's Rcfractor with
Johnnie Reiff In the saddle. came In
third.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-16
coLD WAVE At WiTsRTows.

Watcrtown. n. v. Nov. io.--After tho
big blizzard of yesterday. Watcrtown is
today experiencing a cold wave the msr-
cury registering In the vicinity OF zero
this morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-16

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money N n falls
10 cure r. w. Groves sirnaturs " on
each box. Sc
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-16

Require neat stationery. circulars, catf-
log,ies. wares illustrated or other advert -
inK matter Engraved or Printed. D =.
RYDER Co, Al Waehinstcn, Ger. Eddy.
does hest work st low prices.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-16
@nMiISar

When YOU buy silverware you
ought to buy the kind that is good.
There are good many makes of
silverware called Rogers goods.
Dealers sometimes tell you These
are Rogers goods" but they don t
always tell you which firm Of
Rogers makes the goods.
The genuine Is47 Rogers Bros.
and the genuine c, Rogers q
Bros. are two of the best known
and most reliable makes of silver
ware sold.
We are having a Thanksgiving
sale OF the goods OF these two con-
Germs. You cannot duplicate the
prices elsewhere in New England.
We give below few OF the goods
and their prices. You will have
TO come and see our stock to get
. all idea OF the bargains we offer.
1917 ROGERS BROS
Teaspoons, per set....................A 10"
-, s.,,,. a. ro.. 2.25
Combination Sugar Shell and
3utter Knife. in saun-lined IN
case. ase......................... 49,
Large Cold Meat Forks...............| ~
Gravy Ladle. .,................,...,...o Wv
Jelly Server. .................,.."... i'VV
Cream LAalc. ,......................S SoS
KNIVES
Dessert Knives. is47, Rogers I on
Bros, per Observation-Disclosures. A'~O
Table Knives. ..................... '.|o
G. Rogers & Bros Table Spoons \ OO
@ FORKS per- set'...-.. ..i..........~ v"
en- TEA SETS
age variety Of handsome Tea zE
.,,1s at prices frorn.................c' c'SS
a handsome four-piece Tea-set.
consisting OF teapot. sugar
bowl creamer and spooner lS41.
Rogers and other makers qua A..
druple plate. regular So goods. O.<o
Four-piecc Set. richly engraved. O0
the $500 kind. d..!.... o........... o.OO
Four-riece Set. highly burnish-
sdsITs q STe rsl sesy !gs eSsrags& ae sold $50
A magnificent siS-pseCc Tea - zE
Set. the s25 urticle.......~....... f<'<v
vt elvt rnAoise srAmps.s
) A. FOSTER CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-16

Tickets and General Printing for Socials.
Fairs and Concerts In best manner al low
prices. Numbered coupons = speciality.
The J. J. Ryder Co. a washington
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-16
Present Committee Considered Too
Cumbersome and UnWie|dy--Mr. Ed
wards Favors a Commission Of Five,
While Mr.. Scott Believes a Commits
sion Of Three viii Give Satisfactory
ReSu|ts--Gen. Ames' Views.

After long time the fact seemg to
have dswned upon the people OF Provi-
dence that the administration of the pub
lie schools is cumbersome and expensive,
and that almost any change that could
be made would be advantageous.
In other words. the impression prevails
that the school committee OF the city of
providence Ia unwieldly, Is altogether too
large. and Is. as n rule, not composed of
men who are qualified to pass upon edu-
cauonal matters. and. in the minds OF a
great many thinking men, the tine has
come to make a change.
AT present the school committee is COM
posed OF 80 members, three from each
ward. together with the mayor, the pres
ident or the common council and the
chairman OF the city council committee
on education. as members ex-officio, max
ing total OF %, although In tho present
case there ARE only 30. as the chairman
OF the committee on education. Martnus
w. Gardiner. happens 10 be a duly elected
member OF the school committee.
WORK DONE BY FEW.
II is an open secret that not one-third of
these gentlemen have practically any
thing to do with the administration of
the public schools. all the business being
transacted by Few men, ana the baf-
snce OF the committee seems to be salts
fed that IL should be so.
Such being the case, the idea of having
much smaller body OF men 20 do the
same work has been carefully considered
by number OF gentlemen, who have the
welfare Of the public schools at heart
ana who are qualified 10 pass an opinion
upon all matters appertaining to public
education.
!, is not improbable that at the coming
session OF the General Assembly. In jan
uary next, q decided effort will be made
10 secure the enactment OF such legisla-
ton as will permit OF a change In the
method of electing school committeeman
and providing for a very small number in
place of the present unnecessarily large
body.
COMMISSION OF FIVE.
Stephen o. Edwards. ESQ, for three
years member OF the school committee.
but who declined n reelection last week,
has given great deal OF careful thought
to this matter. and he was seen this
morning by News man.
Mr.. Edwards said: II certainly am I'm
favor of having a much smaller body of
men to administer the affairs of the
public schools, and am OF the opinion that
a commission of five members would be
plenty large enough.
BY having five men they would neces-
sarily have 10 be taken at large and this
would eliminate the factor OF ward poll
tics, which 10 at present more or less I'm
evidence.
Then again having only 1ve men ana
those to be taken at large. they would
have to be men who are well known
throughout the community, and, of
course. men who are qualified to pass up-
on educational matters
THE question will, OF course arise, how
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-16

this commission should be chosen or ap-
pointed. l do not think that II should be
by the governor. a. II would be a pure
ly local commission.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-10
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure Deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedies
Deafness is caused by an inhamed condi-
ton of the mucous lining of the Eustach-
ian Tube. When this tube gets inflamed
you have rumbling sound or imperfect
hearing, and when it is entirely closed
Deafness is the result, and unless the in
hammation can be taken out and this tube
restored 10 its normal condition, hearing
will be destroyed forever; nine cases out
of ten are caused by catarrh. which is
nothing but an in1amed condition of the
mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of deafness Caused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure Send for circulars, free.
F. ]. CHENEY & Co, Toledo, o.
u. Sold by druggists, 25c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-10
MocALLs FOR APRIL.

The April number OF McCall's Maya
zine comes to hand with three very hand
some colored plates--the very first page
beautiful illustration of an exquisite OUT
door costume.
1t also contains very fine array of IL
Illustrations of patterns of artistic fashion
designs for ladies', misses, chidren's and
infants wear.
Quite appropriately the first article in
this issue is devoted TO spring millinery.
We find The World Of Fashion,
Fashionable Fads, New Styles for Young
People, Shirt Waist Designs, Advance
Models for Ladies and Misses. OF further
interests to ladies may be mentioned The
Importance of Being Well Dressed,
HYGIENE Hints, Information for House
wives, A Novel Entertainment, Hints
About Children, Reading Character by
Handwriting. What Children are Wear
ing. How Long You Should Sleep. Dainty
Trifles, What You Can Make From Old
Gloves, Useful Recipes, Hints on Letter
Writing, Fashionable Fabrics for Spring
Gowns and Answers to Correspondents.
We note, too, that each yearly subscriber
receives free pattern of her own selection
Published at sc. copy soc. a yearly
The Mccall Co., I3Sto las w. I4th ST.,
New York.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-10
Personal MENTION.

Mr.. L. L. Sparrow. Of Pittsburg, spent
Sunday here.
Mr. Geo. W,chestnut,o of Hancock. was
in town Monday.
DR.. J. F. shotwell.o Philadelphia, spent
Friday in this city.
Mr.. G. T. knight. of Charles Town,
spent Sunday in this city.
Mr.. ], Leonard Crider. Of the b. 4 O.
r. r., spent Sunday in this city
City Clerk A. F. Lambert went TO Phil
adeiphia on business this morning
Miss Lizzie Edwards has returned
from visit to Miss c. Ridenour Hag-
.erstown.
Mrs. John Watson, of Shepherdstown,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. c. O. Lambert,
Liberty street,
Misa Oda Nicklas, who attends school
at Wilson College. Chambersburg. spent,
Sunday at her home in this city
Mrs. Frank Kessler and daughter Fan
ME have returned from WISH 10 friends
and relatives at Paw Paw. w. Va.
Mr.. Richard Scott and wife from Cum
berland, are visiting their parents, Mr.and
Mrs. ]. S. Scott, on West Burk street.
Mrs. Mollie Faulkner and son Philip
of Winchester, spent Sunday at the home
of Mr.. Steward Wolf, West King street.
Ex-Mayor John b Wilson, who is work.
ing with the Z. S. Fish Commission in
Washington, spent Sunday at his home in
this city.
Miss Martha and Fannie Pastel OF
Hagerstown, who have been visiting Miss
Gertrude Lantz, left Saturday for
Washington, d. c.
Miss Anna Wone,of Cumberland. Md,
who has been visiting her grand parents,
Mrand Mrs,K. B.Creque, 4oI West Burke
St. has returned to her former home.
Mr. Grattison Potts arrived here Satur-
day night from Poitsville, Pa, where he has
finished contract for the building OF a
railroad He will remain here ten days
and then go to Harrisburg, where he has a
similar contract.
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott G.. Kramer. OF
Woodstock, Va, arrived here on Satur-
day on visit to their former homes in
this city. Mr.. Ramer and father left
Monday for Warrenton, Va, where he is
going 10 open hotel in May.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-10
More Light.

The City Council met in regular month
Nv session in the City Hall building hurs-
day. The meeting was called to order
at 7. 30 O'Clock by Mayor Henshaw and
the following councilmen answered to the
roll call Alex. Parks. J. T. Pauldlng, w.
r. Kline w. M. McQuilken, Jacob Ever
sole, J. N. Rentch, A. q. Wolfes and Ed
ward Brandenburg.
Attorney A. c. Nadenbusch appeared
before the meeting and presented a pc
tition for the granting of franchise to a
company to be known as the Bishop Elec-
trio Light and Power Company, and also
presented an ordinance relative TO the
franchise, which he requested the Coun-
Gil to adopt another one along the same
lines.
In presenting the petition which was
presented by Mr.. Sprague Bishop. Mr..
Nadenbousch SAID in part, which explains
the intentions of the proposed company
Gentlemen we all realize that the citizens
of Martinsburg have need for better and
cheaper Lighting than they now have and
this is a move in that direction. We
consider the present charges for light
rather excessive. Competition is fair. In
fact il is said it is the life of trade. The
more companies you can get, the more II
will be in the interest OF the public. Mr.
Bishop, in whose name the petitlonls pre-
scented, is the representative OF a number
of gentlemen, whose names are at present
withheld for obvious reasons and who
have plenty of capital, some home and
some foreign. The promoters, if the
franchise is granted, figure on both meth
DDS of putting in wires. They are es-
pecially figuring on putting in underground
wires in the business section OF the city.
The promoters of the company think
they can put in a modern plant for reas-
enable sum and that they can not only
give cheaper light to private individuals
but to the Corporation also, fit is want
ed. They have also concluded that they
can furnish a great deal of power in Mar
tinSburg for the users of machinery much
cheaper than they can supply 1t themsel-
YES. The petitioners do not ask of the
Council anything that other companies
have not asked and secured. They dc
not ask exclusive privileges. They only
request that they be permitted to do some
thing for themselves and for the good OF
the community. We request gentlemen
that you give the matter as prompt at
tention as possible
The ordinance presented to the Council
provides that work shall be commenced
on the plant and line within twelve
months after the granting of the franchise.
The petition and proposed ordinance
were referred to the Ordinance Commit
tee to report back at the next regular
meeting or as soon as possible.
An application of d. c. 'Timmons to
sell sprituous liquors at ia west Burke
street, was received and Recommended
to the County Court.
Chairman Parks, of the Ordinance Com
mttee, reported that he had submitted to
the corporation attorney the proposed
amendments to the laws relative to rail-
roads, which the B. & o. requested to be
passed; that he had replied that the
amendments, as submitted to him. could
not be sustained and that he would draw
up other amendments on almost the same
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-10
Railroad Development.

Railroad building, which is remarkably
active in this State at present, is an ex-
celent barometer of industrial conditions
and prospects. AT present there are in
West Virginia, according to the Manu-
facturers' Record, out of twenty-six lines
protected by companies financially able to
carry them OUT, fifteen railroads are under
construction at present, while work on
the others will begin probably before July
l. of the present year. A conservative
estimate places the total mileage project
ed by responsible corporations at E,I55.
1t includes branches of the Baltimore &
Ohio, Chesapeake and Ohio, and Norfolk
& Western, in addition to independent
roads, back of which are not only north
ern but local capitalists. Out of the total
mileage it can safely be said that fully
l. 900 miles are projected to develop the
States resources. The other new mileage
consists principally in cut-offs to shorten
existing routes and TO avoid grades and
curves, with the view of cheapening the
cost of transportation and saving time.
The Record adds it this connection:
1.-THE mileage actually under construc-
ton is $50, nearly 50 miles or more than
the mileage planned for which no con-
tracts have been let. This is remarka-
bic showing. As rule, the distance of
railroads projected on paper is far greater
than those which are constructed. When
it is taken into consideration that the
completion of these means the establish
ment of more or less industries along
each. a faint idea can be gained of what
may be expected in industrial activity in
this State within the next few years. =
Wheeling Register.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-10
Sales.

Special Commissioners Westenhaver
and Gerhardt put up for sale in front OF
the Court House Saturday afternoon the
Wisner property, on Queen street next to
the Luthern church. The property was
bought by Mrs Anna Rutledge for S.. 500.
The life interest of Mrs. Anna Hess, in
bankruptcy, in property on North Queen
street, was offered.for sale by w. {. Kill
mer, trustee. l.. +. Lambert bought it
for SI5o.
The life interest Of Mrs. Hess in property
on the Williamsport pike was also offered
for sale by the trustees and sold to (. c.
Henshaw for $Io6.
All the above sales were cried by Auc-
tioneer ]. V. Quinn.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-10

lines and submit it then to the Council.
The Mayor stated that Mr.. katZ had
asked him for information about the law
requiring the paying of a license OF S. pei
day, of all persons not engaged in perma-
nent business, for selling goods damaged
by FIRE or goods at auction, etc. He
stated that he had replied that the law
would be enforced The Mayor further
stated that Mr.. Katz had employed coun
sci and intended to fight the law and, if
necessary, carry it to court. 1t was the
general opinion of the Council that the
home merchants, who paid taxes on their
goods, should be protected from transient
merchants. The law, which was passed
in 1896, was referred to the corporation
attorney for consideration.
A letter from Mr.. Johnson, the corpor-
alton attorney, stating that Mr.. H. H.
Emmert would attend to any business
tlat needed prompt attention during his
absence, was read and accepted. Mr..
Emmert was present at the meeting.
The sewer at the corner of John and
College streets, which had become stop
ped up ard had caused the cellars of res
idents to be flooded, was reported to the
Street Committee with power to act.
Mr.. Kline reported that the superin-
tendent Of the water works had spoken
to him about the excessive use of watel
and stated that as much was used now as
during the hot season. The mayor said
he would instruct the police to look out
for running hydrants.
The treasurer was instructed to report
at the next meeting the amount expended
for interest and TO have AN order drawn
for same.
The meeting then adjourned.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-10
AUCTIONEERING.

Having procured licence for auctioneer
ing. respectfully solicit share Of the
public patronage in that line. ! will cry
sales on per centage or lump the Job.
MY charges shall be reasonable and salts
faction guaranteed.
Z. X. HENSON,
7-f-o9Iy Bunker Hill, w. va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-10

Accidents come with distressing fire.
quency on the farm. Cuts, bruises, stings,
sprains. DIR. Thomas Ecectric Oil re-
lieves the pain instantly. Never safe
without it.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-10
Wanted.

To hire young married man to work
on ranch in Idaho by the year. Must be
well recommended. r. F. BULLER,
2-I7-3t. HALEY, ldaho.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-10

" II II
hundred dollars with the doctors. when realized that
they could do good. had large spots all over my
bcdy and these broke out into running sores and
endured all the suffering which this vile disease pro-
duoes decided try s s. S. last resort, and WAS
soon greatly improved, followed closely your Drec-
tions for Self Treatment and the large spoches my
chest began grow paer and smaller and before long
disappeared entirely was cured perfectly and my
skin has been clear glass since. cured my
self at home after the doctors had failed completely.
1t is valuable time thrown away to expect the doctors
Contagious Blood Poison for the disease is be-
tba;r ck;i Etuiftc ie-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-10
S. s. s. FOR the BLOOD

entirely different potash and mury forces the
while other remedies only shut the poison where turks forever
undermining
of ALL We give all medical ad
publicity
information to Swift Specific Co, Atlspa Ca