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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-07

The local coal situation is now pc
culiar one. There has been no change In
prices by the dealers. and there is a sur
prisingly small demand as compared with
previous months.
In addition there is probably the larg-
est amount OF coal in the harbor that has
been seen here for many months There
In not far from 5000 tons of coal OF all
kinds afioat I'm the harbor, which is
awaiting discharging. and there is pros
pect that this amount will be Increased
materially in the next few days.
The mild weather has kept the demand
for coal down and again the prices
charged has resulted in economy prac-
uced by every consumer so that the coal
that might have been purchased under
stress or circumstances has been left in
the hands OF the dealers.
Or course there Is a good deal OF coal
consumed and the prices are high I'm COM
parison with previous years. but there Is
much coal now In Providence that Will
nave TO be sacrificed 10 n certain extent
IL is not meant to infer that all of the
coal In the harbor is for local use That
is not the case. But there is now await
ing turn To discharge at the piers OF the
consolidated road tonnage OF upwards or
$1,000 tons. With every resource OF the
company operated 10 the limit it will take
more than two weeks to reach the last
vessel. and IL is also certain that many
vessels VIII arrive In port during the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-07
A COIL OF HOSE.
Cause Of $4,000 Damage Suit. In Which
Contractor Shaw Is Defendant.

coil of rubber hose left on the side
walk over night is the cause OF a damage
suit for 5000 brought against Frederick
+. Shaw by Chauncey W. Maxheld OF
Bristol
The plaintiff states that on the evening
OF Oct. n. 1902. he was passing along
Thames street. Bristol. where the de-
fendant was engaged in putting I'm a
sewer when he fell or stumbled over a
pile OF rubber hose carelessly left on the
walk. without warning signal. causing
him to strike violently upon his head
From the fall he claims he was hurt
about the head arms and side and be-
lieves himself TO be permanently injured
and IL prevented from following his usual
vocation, which is that OF n rubber
worker
lie is represented by Attorney T. III.
Crowley.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-07

next two weeks
There are several reasons for expecting
large number OF vessels during the
month OF February. First OF all most or
the local dealers have had barges and
other craft in the different coal ports
awaiting coal that was ordered weeks
since One firm has had barges at Phila-
delphia since before Christmas The coal
was promised Immediately and the de-
livery has delayed from the inability OF
the coal railroads or the neglect of the
coal railroads to load the barges
The demurrage charges on the barges
VIII be a pretty amount In themselves.
and then the coal was purchased at high
price. The slump in coal has caused
every producer TO deliver all OF the coal
for which contracts had been made az
the earliest possible moment, and this
coal will be hurried off. This work has
already been begun and the result Is a
flood OF coal that will swamp everything
that looks like a high market No mat
ter what the condition OF the market the
coal Will have value, but IL Is not prob
able IL Will have a market value anything
like the cost, and In this way the efforts
or the Independent dealers to force up
the market price will soon bring about a
slump of large proportions.
Continued on page Two.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-07
PROTOCOLS
ARE Being
PREPARED
The Venezuelan Dispute vii!
Now Be Transferred tho
Hague Tribunal.

London. Feb. THE announcement
from Washington that the Venezuelan
protocols are now i'm course of prepara-
tion confirming the hopeful views OF the
situation expressed here has created
great satisfaction During the latter
part of the week official circles here
evinced quiet confidence that in spite or
alarming reports a settlement was in
sight.
There have been private expressions or
intense irritation at Minister Bowens al
legged breach of etiquette. but these have
never been allowed to interfere with the
determination voiced by both the British
an dthe German diplomats to secure a
termination of the difficulty through any
feasible channel.
Ambassador Herbert's structures found
sympathetic support in messages between
Berlin, London and Rome. whence the
representative of those powers at Wasn-
ington were instructed to present a
united front and prevent the recurrence
OF the publication of news OF the nature
ne had complained Of
The refusal of President Roosevelt to
arbitrate the question as to whether the
powers shall receive preferential treat
ment I'm the settlement of their claims
against Venezuela is regretted but as
cabled Yesterday II was anticipated here.
The strong disinclination of the Bridt-
ish foreign office to have recourse TO The
Hague court Of arbitration was chiefly
rounded on the fear that between now
and the rendering OF the courts decision
new complications may arise The de-
cision To refer the matter to The Hague
was only arrived at as a last resort when
the negotiations threatened to drag on in
definitely.
The officials here are confident that the
Hague court will give the allies at least
some measure OF different treatment i'm
the settlement of claims from that ac-
corded 10 other nations, who did not take
aggressive steps 10 secure their alleged
rights.
Beyond some comparatively brief DELHI
erations over the wording OF the protocols
no iurther trouble Is expected here. where
tho raising OF the bocade will be regarded
with almost as much relief as II will I'm
Venezuela.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-07
$4,000 FIRE At NEWTON.
Lace Factory Of the Marlin Manufacturing
Co. Almost ComrIeteIy DESTROYED,

Newton. Mass. Feb. A loss of siS.uu
resulted from a fire in West Newton
early today. (which almost destroyed the
lace factory Of the Martin Manufacturing
company. The fire started In the DEPART
ment on the lower floor and when dis
covered by Scrgt. Purcell was well under
way. An alarm was sounded by the pu-
hceman. but for some time aftor the ar
rival Of the firomen tho fire was beyond
their control
The material lost was mostly lace
goods. including curtains draperies. etc,
together with some inlammable material
In the building. Much OF the machinery
was ruined. and the building itself Is an
almost total wreck
The loss Is covered by insurance. About
~ persons Will be thrown out OF employ
ment temporarily because OF the blaze
sergt Purcell could not account for
the blaze. and Investigation failed TO
show what caused it. The sergeant was
severely cut in the hands I'm breaking
glass to ring in the alarm.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-07

All these preparations indicate that
trouble is expected tonight and that all
the power at the command of the civil
authorities is to be used to prevent, IL
possible, a repetition of the scenes of last
Saturday night. when the city was
swept from end to end by an unruly mob
of stone throwers
Conditions were quiet this morning. the
strike situation. as far as the operation
OF cars was concerned. remained un-
changed. The company's cars manned
by non-union men ran regularly, while
the striking trolley mems bus lines were
also still In evidence
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-07
II WAS REJECTED.
Agreement Mad, by Railroad President and
Strike Committee to End Montreal Trouble,

Montreal. Feb. To the surprise Of
everyone the employees of the Montreal
Street Railway at a meeting held early
today refused to ratify the liberal terms
agreed upon by their committee and
president Forget OF the railway company
Tor a settlement OF the strike which be-
gan Thursday night
President Forget met committee OF
the strikers last night at the request OF
mayor Cochran After some discussion
president Forget announced that the
company was ready to grant the men an
advance of ten per cent i'm wages. recog-
nize the union and reinstate men recently
discharged unless their dismissal had
been for just cause.
COMMITTEE SATISFIED.
The committee appeared to be we'll sat
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-07
HAMMOND MUST PAY.
SIS 10 WlfeS Counsel and 50 a Week for
Her Support.

The case Of Susan y. Hammond
against Frank Hammond for divorce was
before Judge Douglas today for n hear
ing on the petitioners motion for an
allowance.
AZ the close the court allowed the
petitioner the sum of SO for the fee OF
her counsel OF record and ordered that
the respondent pay into the hands OF
the petitioners counsel the sum OF 81
each week for her maintenance. com
mercing Saturday. February IA.
To the decree OF the court. w. Fitch
asserted for the respondent. and It. IT,
Crowley for the petitioner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-07
10000 TONS Of
GOAL IN HARB0R,
$4,000 Will Be Shipped to Other
Cities and ToWns--M Many Cargoes
Likely to Arrive During Week.

THE COAL SITUATION
THERE
SOMEBODY WILL GET BITTEN BEFORE OF WINTER
THERE is GREAT DEAL OF COAL, THAT
THE OPERATORS DELIVER MANY eARoss
ARE ESescTEO NEXT WEEK.
COAL THAT is TO COME
THERE Is UPWARDS HARsoa
AND FULLY $4,000 TONS
AT TIE PIERS OF THE CONSOLIDATED UP.
WARDS OF TWO WEEKS TO DISTRIBUTE S
AND TRANSPORTATION
S
TON IT SHOWS WHAT
ARE SEEKING TO
WHEN THE USUAL REDUCTION TAKE PLACE
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-07

ished with the terms offered and IL was
generally believed that the end OF the
strike was In sight A meeting of the
employees was called at 1870 a. m to
ratify the terms OF settlement.
II soon became apparent that a majority
or the men would be satisfied with moth
Ing short OF a complete capitulation on
the part OF the railway company. Speech
es were made urging the men to refuse
the terms OF settlement unless they in
cluded articles four and five of the mems
demands, which required an increase In
the working force OF the company and
that no suspensions whatever be made
permanent
WERE CRIED DOWN.
More conservative leaders among the
men urged the men TO accept concessions
oHered but they were cried down
III was pointed out by those opposed 10
acceptance that the article in the agree
ment between President Forget and the
strikers committee had condition 10 It
In the words unless their dismissal had
been for just cause"
1t was stated that the company did
not Intend 10 reinstate certain strike lead
ers. When vote was taken the proposal
or settlement was defeated
IL is expected that the company will
make determined effort TO run some OF
their cars today, manned with non-unlon
men. They have asked for police pro-
lection.
TO PROTECT PROPERTY.
Lieutenant Colonel Gordon. deputy
officer commanding the Fifth Military
district which takes In Montreal and sur
rounding district has been in consultation
with Mayor Cochran. Measures were dis
cussed for the protection OF street rail-
way property In the event OF the strike
becoming serious
Inc DUKE OF Connaught Hussars and
the Victoria Rifles. who are first on the
roll to he called out for riot duty have
been unonicially Informed 10 be IN readi-
ness for mobilize at n moments notice.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-07
TWO GIRLS
BURNED
TO DEATH
Locked In by Parents, Who
Were at Work In The Mill
and DyehouSe.

Pass1ic. ~ j.. Feb. Two little girls
were burned To death yesterday az wal
hngton. They had been locked In the
house while their parents were at work
They were the children OF Frank talbot
usky who works I'm a dye house
Ills wife works I'm the botany mill The
mouse was burning Hereby ON the Inside
when the neighbors discovered the fire
Those frst on the scene found IL impos-
sible TO enter. although neighbors said
the children were inside. AfterWard the
Charred bodies were found
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-07
CUNNINGHAM WILL PLAY.

George Cunningham second rush for
the providence polo team. who was in
lured on Monday night by McGlvray fall
ing on him, will start I'm tho game at In
fantry hall this evening with Clinton.
Though the shoulder was badly br,liser
By McGivrays elbow striking II as they
fell together Cunningham believes that
he can play part OF tho time az any
rate. The importance of the game caused
the popular rusher TO make every effort
10 play.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-07
SUIT ON pROMISSoHY NOTE.

Suit has been brought by Richard H.
Whittier against stephen n. Payson to
recover on a promissory note for S365. so.
dated Jan I. 1872 and payable In one year
after date.
The amount asked for In the suit ~
500. e. l.. Salisbury appearing for the
plaintiff
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-07

Waterbury Conn, Feb I'm view of the rotng
the cy suburbs last night following the state
troops the and began early
day to cope with more trouble tonight
Sheriff Durham summoned additional deputies
have posse OF ready for duty by nighta
The entire force regular special police were ordered
report to Chief Egan be assigned special evening
while the two Waterbury companies of militia constitute the
only portion of the state Bgaer
command here will the arov for an emer
gency call.
tonight also the civil authorities will be prepared try
cure tor the rioters detail of emen respond
to call and will the effect of dispensing the
mob.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-07

Formerly of Sousa's Rand.
ls director Of the music at Dairy a An
th1ny Co.'S. formerly l.. A. Tilinshsst's.
ssS Westminster street. Music hours "A ~
to 2:So. 9 to 8, and 10 to "a.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-07
Great Opportunity for Investment
=IN TIL
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-07
sPECIAL TODAY

Glace fruits dipped fresh In the win
dow. &c Id, at The Nile (opp. Boston
Store.)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-07
At the rlendenhaIl Gallery
TA MATHEWSOR STREET

nave on exhibition most valuable collection
lowing represented
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-09

To Whom it May Concern: In the
absence in Europe of the Dean of our
College of Music, Mrs. T. j. Simmons,
[ take pleasure in giving what know
TO be her opinion of Miss Fannie Stall
lings, of Americas, Ga, who has been
student in this Institution during
the past four years. Miss StaIIings
has not only received her diploma as
graduate of the vocal school, but,
while studying further, acted in the
capacity of tutor in the vocal work DUR
ing the past session. She is O young
lady of very decided musical ability,
and is possessed of voice of remark.
able clearness and brilliancy. Her
work as q student here was character
lied by thoroughness and by close at
tention to method, which, coupled
with her natural musical ability, should
make her teacher of pronounced sue
cess. Both as vocalist and as a young
lady of estimable character, take
pleasure in recommending her to the
musical public. T. J. SIMMONS,
President of Shorter College.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-09
HoW's This?

We Offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
f. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, O,
We, the undersigned, have known F.
j. Cheney for the last Is years, and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by their firm.
WEST IL TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, o., WALDING, KINNAN e MAR
vim, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal
ly, acting directly upon the blood and
mucuous surfaces of the system. Tes
timonials sent free. Price 75c per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-09
INTERESTING TRIAL
NOW PROGRESSES.
Maynard Case Was Called
Yesterday.
INTEREST IN CASE WIDESPREAD
ZoIIie Maynard is Placed Upon Trial
at Forsyth for the Killing of Walter
ChiIds-LeeaI Contest viii be OF
Great Interest.

Many people in Americas, as
throughout the state, are inter ested In
the trial of the case of the State versus
ZoIlie Maynard and his son, Mr.. May
nard, both citizens of Monroe county,
for the killing of Walter Childs, also a
citizen of Monroe, the homicide occur
ring few months ago.
All of the parties to the unfortunate
affair are prominent, and the trial
arouses great interest.
MIR. Zollie Maynard is an older
brother of Judge r. L. Maynard, of
Americas, and is known to several cit
izens hare, having visited his brother
upon different occasions.
The trial, which already arouses
great interest, was begun at Forsyth
yesterday. At noon the jury had about
been secured and the case entered
upon. Nearly $50 citizens of Monroe
county were summoned as Jurors,
though not much time was consumed
in selecting the dozen.
Judge Raglan is pr esiding in the
trial of this case.
The particulars of the unfortunate
difficulty, resulting in the shooting Of
ZoIlie Maynard and the killing of
Chllds, are remembered, having occur.
red short while ago.
The two, who were near neighbors,
met in the road, and wordy contro-
versy ended i'm the shooting, both the
men using pistols at close range. Mr.
Maynard's son is likewise implicated.
it being charged that he took hand il
the difficulty resulting in Ohild's death
Mr.. Childs survived several hours
and made an ante mortem statement
Among the attorneys in this cause
celebrae are Judge r. L Maynard
assisting IN the defense, and r l.
Berner for the state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-09

Additional interest was given the
schoolbook muddle yesterday when
Shipp & Sheppard, as counsel for s. M.
Gordy, filed with Judge z. A. Little
John, of the superior court, o lengthy
petition for a writ of mandamus to the
end of securing the admission CT four
of his children to the public schools of
the city.
And this without the payment of the
book renting fee, as required by the
Board of Education.
The petition seeks to restrain Prof.
J. E. Mathis, as superintendent of the
schools, ana DR.. G.. T. Miller, as presi
dent of the school board, from enforc-
ing provisions recently adopted.
After reciting the fact that he is a
citizen Of Americas, etc. etc. etc. and
the father of four children of school
age, etc. etc. etc. the petitioner, s. M
Gordy, further alleges that he made
application yesterday to Supt. Mathis
for the admission of his children as
pupils of the public schools.
It is alleged further at great length
that this application was refused, ex.
cept upon the payment in advance oil
the book rental fee as ordered by the
school board.
Wherefore the petitioner prays, etc.
etc. etc. as above stated.
This new proceeding is separate an6
distinct from the Injunction proceed
Jugs instituted several days ago, and
will be duly considered by Judge Lit
tlejohn, who will appoint an early
date whereupon the Board of Educa
ton shall show cause why the wri
should not issue.
The much vexed schoolbook ques
ton commands all the attention il
Americas at present, and the decision
of the matter in the courts is awaited
with interest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-09
SAD DEATH AT BON AIR, GA

DR.. BeaureGard Williams Loses His
Excellent Wife.
Col. j. r. Williams received intelli-
gence Tuesday morning of the death
of his sister in-law, Mrs. DIR. Williams,
which sad event occurred at Bon Air
on Sunday. While Mrs. Williams had
been great sufferer for some months,
and her death was not unexpected, the
blow falls with no less sadness on the
stricken ones. The remains were car
rled to Monroe county for interment.
A host of friends of Col. and Mrs. Will
liams sympathiZe with them in their
bereavement.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-09
RAIN IS VERY MUCH NEEDED.

The Farmers State That Moisture
Would Be Acceptable.
Many farmers coming into the city
and seen by the Times Recorder, COM
plain of the lack of rains in several
nelghborhoods. Wills some sections
seemed to have had surfeit up to a
few weeks SINCE, now all seem to be
suffering from lack of water. While
from this fact, cotton is opening,
still the rain would make the young
cotton grow and reach fully matured
state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-09

Fancy cut center pieces, bureau scarfs,
shams and table covers. We have just re-
ceived new lot of these things that you
can't very we'll do without and make a room
look neat. They come in a variety of pref
ty designs, and are we'll worth sos; very
special Monday and Tuesday for $10O.
Others up TO $3.50.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-09
Bucklen's Arnica SaIve.

Has worldwide fame for marvellous
cures. It SURPRISES any other salve,
lotion, ointment or balm for Cuts, Corns,
Burns, Boils, Sores, Felons, Ulcers,
letter, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores,
Chapped Hands, Skin Eruptions; in
fallIble for Piles. Cure guaranteed.
Only CSC at the Eldridge drugstores.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-09
PLAINS A GREAT MULE MARKET.
Many of the Animals Being Purchased
BY Dealers.


The Times Recorder has been in
formed that our little neighboring city,
The Plains, has developed into great
mule market in the past few days.
Many of the farmers who have gotten
through with the present crop, and
having number of mules on hand,
and not wishing to feed them through
the winter, thought it point of econo-
my to sell now and buy again next
spring. A market was offered them
through the Times. Recorder by an ad-
vertisement of Messrs. Clark & Coun-
Gil, and these gentlemen were the pur-
chasers of several good mules yester-
day. Moral; If you want good results,
advertise in the Times Recorder.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-09
SOiled Underwear.

We have gore through our stock of
Muslin Underwear and co lected lot that
were slightly soiled from window display
In the lot are goods that we sold regularly
at 39c, SOC, 75c; all placed on bargain coun.
ter and priced for your choice Monday and
Tuesday at 25c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-09
Mems IOxfOrdS Must Go.

We have placed on sale almost our
entire line of Mems Oxfords at less than 1t
would cost to manufacture, patent colt skin,
vici kid, ideal kid, ETC., In the lot are some
of the famous Edwin Clapp shoes; none
better made at any price. Special sale for
Monday and Tuesday at 81 95 per pair.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-09
TWO DoLLARsTo MONTGOMERY

Central viii Operate an Excursion on
22nd. Inst.
Americus people desiring to visit the
Alabama capital can make the round
trip for two dollars. The Central Rail
road will operate a special train via
Americus on Tuesday 22nd. leaving
here il the early morning and reach
ing Montgomery beforel noon. Tick
cts are good only upon this special
train returning next day, 23rd.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-09
NEEDS ATTENTION AT ONCE

A Man Hole That Emits Bad Odors
Constantly.
The attention of the Times Recorder
has been called to the bad state of the
sewer on Taylor street near it's inter
section with Brown street. The man
hole emits odors that are so obnoxious
as to seem to be filed with the germs
of almost every conceivable disease
known to the practice of medicine.
The city authorities should look into
this matter at once, as the health of
that section of the city demands it.