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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-23
A FEW TEMPTERS.

eest American GranuIated Sugar,
pound ..-..-.... ............-....4Sos5
Lion Coffee, 1-pound papers..........sc
Nice New Irish Potatoes, peck. zoo.
Fresh Soda Crackers and Ginger
Snaps. per pound ..................4i Ac.
Small smlthneId Hams, pound. 100.
Small California Hams, pound. ..... .1oc.
Hustler Laundry Soap, IL bars. .25c.
Cooked Sliced Ham, per pound... 1910.
Large Juicy Lemons, zen.......... 15c.
Icst City Meal, per peck,.......,....1sc.
or, bushel .........s......,...t. .70c.
Canned Virginia Tomatoes, can. ..... &c,
Best Cream Cheese, pound. ....15c
Pure Ground Pepper, pound. ........ .1oc.
New Prunes, &C., or z pounds for.... $50.
ivory or celiulotd Starch, package. Il. &c.
Root Beer tmake s sallons), bottle. Sc,
Good Lard. pound, &c; or 8 lbs. for. .25o.
Whole Sweet Pickles, quartz. 100
Gibson, xxx, Mt Vernon, Oscar
peper Old Brands Whisky, bottle. BOO.
Imported Macaronl, pound &c.
Blackberry or catawba Wine, quart. .12c.
Enamelne Stove Polish, box....-.....4c.
Salt Pork. per pound no.
Pound cans Clipped Beef ,...........1 $50
New Clipped Herrlnss, per Dozen. 100.
Good Green or Mixed Tea, pound. ). 800,
cans Potted Tongue and Ham r..10c.
Carolina Rice. good quality pound. Sc.
LARGE Lump Starch, pound ...........4 80.
DuHy's Malt Whisky, per bottle. BOG.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-23
CHAPTER XVII.
THE PRICE or SILENCE.

1t was the misfortune of Mr.. Cum
mings' final literary offering TO annoy
one Of the editors friends. The Journal
was brought to the new corporal at noon,
while he was considering whether he
should rise from his couch or sleep anoth-
err hour. Reclining among his pillows, he
glanced through Cummings description
with the subdued glggle he always had
for good Williams style. but as his eye
fell upon one paragraph he started sat
upright, and proceeded to read the pas
sage several times with anxious atten-
ton.
only two or three sources of regret
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-23

Great Scoop" and Is a story of New
York journalistic life. 1t Is published by
L. C. Page Company.
Miss Bell Perkins Will be at Mrs. r"
C. Macor's. near Orange, Va, until after
the Horse Show.
summer at the White Sulphur Springs.
Miss Mary Nash Saunders. young
Richmond. is now being, entertained at
house party given in the home Of Mr..
w. G. Brooks. of West Point Va
Miss Marianne Meade leaves to-day by
the afternoon train of the chesapeake
and Ohio Railway for the Hotel Bran
don. at Basic City.
Mrs. James Leigh Jones is spending
Miss Annie RarSoeph King has return.
ed to Richmond. after a fortnight spent
most pleasantly at Philadelphia and At
lantic City.
Miss Mary Crew is the guest of Miss
Code Ewing, at NLeherrin. Va
ford. Conn. whose engagement to Mr..
William Pegram Gilmore, of Scotland, the
representative In Richmond since April
Of the American Cigar Company. mas
summer at The Rockbridge Alum Springs.
Miss Maud McKenny. Misses Leila
and Bessie Hill are at. Virginia Beach.
Mrs. Catesby Jones and children are
Friends of Mr.. and Mrs; g. 6. Gooch
will be pleased to hear that they ha N,e
to Roanoke, they will be in staunton,
Va. for the rest Of the summer
Mrs. ]. Allison Hodges is spending July
at the Greenbrier White.
Mrs. Charles v. Darlington and family
are established for the season at Natural
Bridge, Va.
Mrs. ]. H. Hawkins is a guest OF tho
Mecklenburg. Chase City. Va.
Montgomery have returned from a de-
lightful visit to Virginia Beach.
Mr.. Charles Stacy, Of Ronceverte,, ".
Richmond. His mother and sister, Mrs:
George p. Stacy and Miss Louise. left
with him for the. West.
Mrs. j. w. carson ana son, WINE raris.
OF Brook Road, and Mrs. Lucy G. Faris
and daughter. Elizabeth. from Sharps-
burg Ky, have returned from visit
to relatives in Washington and Balti-
more.
Mr.. George H. Heisler and wife are
spending a most delightful week al Ocean
View. Va.
Mrs. F. w. bunker. of West Marshall
visiting her parents. MIR, ana
Mrs. Jackson Garrison. at Moreland. KY,
in the famous blue grass country. She
is accompanied by her daughter. Miss
Annie.
Miss Mary Minor Lewis. OF Philadel-
phia, is visiting her mother. Mrs. L.. M.
Lewis. Third Avenue and Alder Streets.
Chestnut Hill.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-23
Stables Eurned.

The stables Of. Mr., 3. r, cowherd, an
extensive railroad contractor, at Column
bia, We're destroyed BY fire on Monday
afternoon,
Mr.. Cowherd keeps about one hundred
mules. but fortunately they We're not IN
OF hay, harness and agricultural imple-
ments We're destroyed. The origin of tho
fire Is not known, neither is 1t known
whether or not Mr.. Cowherd carried arp
in1uraJana- t-tt
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SAVED THE TOWN
FROM DESTRUCTION

FINDLAY. OHIO. July .22-The fire
which broke out late last night at Area
dla, ton miles east of here and threat
ened to wipe out the town. was brought
under control after the flames had de-
stroyed several business places and resi-
dences. The loss will not exceed $1,000.
covered by insurance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-23
Epiphany's Bazaar.

An open air bazaar will be given Thurs
day. July 23d. on Mrs, Trittons lawn, cor
barton Heights. by members Of the
Epiphany Church choir. Music and in
nocent amusement and refreshments will
go to make the evening an enjoyable
one for those who attend.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-23
Mr.. Brent at School,

A letter received yesterday from Mr., J,
g. Hanklns, who Is attending the tech
meal library school at Amherst, Mass,
states that Captain Frank +. Brent is
also there taking the course,
Messrs. Hankins and Brent are rival
candidates for the position OF State Libra
rtau
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-23
Court Items.

The following suits We're entered in the
Law and Equity Court yesterday:
julius Kesser & Co., VS.. James bahen'
Va g. Wherry VS.. r. -, Northen. Flor
ence p. Douglass and Maud Fletcher.
s' Richmond Flour and Feed Co.. vs.. City
Motion for Judgment was filed by
Henry Wake g. Co., VS.. j, G, Cheat
wood for Sal 90.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-23
Chased by a Bull.

Young Reginald Shelton son OF Mr..
Joseph M. Shelton, Gas Inspector. was
attacked by a mad bull on the farm of his
uncle, Mr. W. P, Shelton. of Hanover on
Saturday. The boy was slightly hurt and
had to have medical aid.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-23
Fruit Pickers

Immigration Agent ". Fl. Murray, OF
the California Fruit Growers Assooia-
ton. has left the city He asks all those
who intend going TO California TO pick
ton at No, % New Montgomery Street
San Francisco Cal,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-23
THE r1UNHALL MEETINGS.
Great Interest Felt in Those in Progress
-

Great interest ell N nose N Progress
at the ent.
Great interest is felt in the Munhall
at Twentieth and Marshall Streets. Mr..
Pugh arrived yesterday and conducted
the services last night.
DR.. i. w. Munhall. of Philadelphia,
arrives to-day. and will preach tonight.
Ten churches and their pastors are In
volved in these meetings, which will con-
tinue nightly for three weeks.
Since the death of Dwight l.. Moody,
DIR. Munhall Is the foremost evangelist
of this country.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-23

Miss Bell Perkins Will be at Mrs. r.
C. Macon's. near Orange, Va, until after
the Horse Show.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-23

Mrs. Barton Grundy will spend the
summer at the White Sulphur Springs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-23

Great SCOOP" and Is a story Of New
York journalistic life. 1t Is published by
L. C. Page Company.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-23

Miss Mary Nash Saunders, a young
Norfolk lady who is very popular IN
Richmond. is now being entertained at
a house party given in the home Of MIR.
W. G. Brooks. of West Point, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-23

Master Wiley Bishop Burwell, the little
son OF Mr.. B. Lewis Burwell, is Ill with
typhoid fever at the home of DR.. r, III.
Jones on Washington Street, Peters
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-23

Mr.. ". s. Greene. of Newport News.
with his daughter, Miss Louise Greene,
passed through Richmond yesterday on
ther way. TO the Allegheny Hotel. at
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-23

Mr.. George II. Heisler and wife are
spending most delightful week at Ocear
View. Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-23

Mrs, Louie Powers Guest. who has
been spending the summer at the Rock
bridge Alum Springs, has returned 10
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-23

Miss Marianne Meade leaves to-day by
the afternoon train of the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railway for the Hotel Bran
don. at Basic City.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-23

Mr.. Charles Stacy, OF Ronceverte. W.
Va, spent few days Of this week in
Richmond. His mother and sister, Mrs.
with him for the West.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-23

The engagement is announced of Mrs.
louie Powers Guest to Representative
James Shelton, or Louisa county The
wedding date is set for October.
Mrs. Guest Is the daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert w. Powers. Her fance Is
well known in his native county and In
Richmond.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-05
A BANANA CARGO.
The Steamer Vera, Which Arrived Today,
Brought 28,900 Bunches.

The fruit steamer Vera" arrived in
port this morning and docked at the
wharf OF the verley Fruit company, foot
OF South Water street.
The Vera" brought n cargo OF fruit
from Kingston, Jamaica. consisting OF
2s 800 stems OF bananas, 16 cases OF pine
apples $50 bags OF cocoanuts and 40 boxes
mangoes.
Capt Raastad had almost come TO the
conclusion that his treatment OF the ma
tive Jamaicans who stow themselves
away to get 10 this country had taught
them lesson, but n stowaway bobbed up
on this trip In the shape OF n young islam
der about % years OF age and with n very
scant outfit OF clothes He was promptly
put toswork and when the vessel came In
sight OF this port was locked up I'm the
hold 20 be taken back To- his native land
The Vera" brought one cabin passen-
ger and big consignment OF fruit to the
Eddy Brothers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-05
WILL COST MILLIONS.
Improvements Planned By the Erie Railroad
al New York and Other Points.

New York. May 5.-Semi-official an
nouncement is made OF the improvements
planned by the Erie Railroad Co.. which
will cost several millions, 1t is proposed
TO rebuild the pier at West street and TO
build a new ferry house which will be
reached by bridge over West street. A
vast History building to be used as gen.
eral offices will be built at West and
Chambers street.
In West 23d street a new ferry house
will be constructed similar in design TO
the Pennsylvania ferry house at that
point. At both the Chambers street and
West 23d street ferries provisions will be
made to accommodate the new double
deck boats being built by the company.
In Jersey City the company will build
a hew station and will lay out new tracks
and yards. giving 1t a modern terminal
for its freight and passenger service. A
new three track line exclusively for the
passenger service is a part of the plans.
The present station of the Erie road
In Jersey City will be transformed into
freight yard. Five ferry slips will be
built for the new passenger station. all
opening into a main concourse OF two
floors. The lower one will he a driveway
The upper one. eight feet above the level
of the station platform, will be for foot
passengers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-05
LOST TWO FINGERS.
McMlchael Suing WoonsOCket MaceIne and
Press Co. for $4,000 Damages.

Trial of the casa of Thomas F. Nc
Mich3el against the Woonsocket Machine
and Press company which was begun yes
terday before Judge Johnson and a Jury
In the common pleas division OF the su-
preme court was continued today.
Mr. McMichael originally asked for ssO0o
damage, but later increased IL to $1,000
lie states he was working a drop press
Nov. 4, 1925, and had his left hand so bad
~ injured tnat II was necessary to am
putats two fingers. defective clutch
on the machine was the cause, he alleges
and states the defendant is liable for
negligence.
In this case the defendant was once de-
faulted and the plaintiff awarded $35O
damages. After hearing In the appel
late division the default was removed and
the case came down to the common pleas
division on its merits.
Thomas u. Lee and Francis I. Mccain
for tho plaintiff and Walter Il. Vincent
for the defendant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-05

This was followed by the reports OF the
grand master and other officers. that OF
the former being a long the lines OF his
predecessors.
The report OF Grand Secretary w. II. T.
Mosley was as follows. which shows that
the order throughout the state had held
Its own during the year:
STATISTICAL.
Number of subordinate lodges. so; num-
Der OF members last report 6l70: initiated.
30; admitted by card. 10; reinstated. 2S;
From the above deduct: Dropped for
non-payment OF dues. 1G0; withdrawn by
card, 2S: expelled. /; deceased. 271; error
In previous lodge reports; 4; total. $o4 net
6l6s
Receipts for the year ending Dec. 81.
1902, S9O,S73.42; net assets last report. 500.
$500; total. $il6.009 40. from which deduct:
Relief of brothers. $2l, ,927; relief of tran
silent brothers, Sl17S.03; relief OF widowed
families. 1886; burial of brothers. 5203.3O /.
s16aOe3; donations. sloe7.l4 total paid for
relief. s3S6S1.76: expenses. $440Sl.@: total
disbursements, Sg163.4o; net assets De-
cember 81. 1902, Sd6,24609; excess of re-
ceipts over disbursements $i0,6l0.02.
Average age of members, 45 average
age Of sich members. so: average age or
deceased members, So; number OF weeks
sickness, 9146.
REBEKAH LODGES.
Number OF lodges. 90: number OF mem
bers last report: Brothers, 964; sisters
1915; total. 2579: initiated, brothers 79 sis
ters. 163: admitted by card, brothers. s.:
sisters. 22; reinstated. brothers, 2: sisters
3: error In previous lodge reports, /: total
% brothers, 1SS sisters; total. 27s; grand
total. 1854 brothers. 1903 sisters. 2S57.
From the above deduct: Dropped for
non-payment of dues, los: withdrawn by
card, 81; deceased, 81: error in previous
lodge reports. IL; total 22s Total men,
bership Dec 81. 1902, 2e29: net gain. So
Reoeipts-Receipts for the year ending
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-05
JAPAN
EXPECTS
TO FIGHT
Sentiment There Is That Clash
With Russia May Occur at
Any Moment

Victoria, p. c.. May 5.-AccordinG to ad-
vices by the steamer Olympia from Yoko-
hama. the Inomiuri of Toxic states that
in new Chwang. Port Arthur. Talienwan
and neighboring localities. q collision be-
tween japan and Russia Is considered In
evitable and that the opening OF hostili-
ties is expected at any moment
The Hochi publishes the significant re-
port that certain japanese generals have
caused a notice to be issued to the re-
serves to be ready for mobilizing. The
Asin says that japanese and British war
ships have been despatched to the Yalu
river while the Russian troops In Man
churia have been increased by an addi-
tional force which has been sent out on
the pretext Of replacing other troops.
The general feeling prevailing in Japan
IL shown by the large number OF mass
meetings being held. Prof. Tomidisu of
the Imperial University at largely at
tended Yokohama meeting was loudly ap-
plauded when he declared that the Man
churtan problem could be solved by no
other means than war. He said that de-
spite the talk OF publicists. japanese mill
tary and naval forces were ready for the
encounter.
Finance was not a stumbling block and
II Japan had famine In the northwest,
Russia was also troubled by failure of
crops along the Amur. He held that II
japan failed to make itself felt China and
Korea would throw In their lot with Rus
STA
The japan war office took exception TO
these plain statements and demanded the
punishment OF the professor but nothing
was done.
The news from Pekin regarding the
Manchurian AFFAIR is that Prince Ching's
visit to Pao Tung only resulted In an ad-
mission from the court that China could
do nothing but trust Russian promises.
Another Pekin despatch says II Is report
ed that Russia is asking the consent OF
the various Powers to the proposal to
continue the importation OF arms into
China for another five years. These arms
are being chiefly supplied by German
firms.
certain German firm in HongKong is
endeavoring to sell four hundred thou
sand Mauser rifles imported during the
times of the trouble in North China.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-05
BUTCHERS REMAINED AWAY.

Somervile, Mass. May 5.--when the
time arrived today for the day employees
TO report for work at the New England
Dressed Meat & Wool Co.'S plant here.
none Of the butchers put in an appear
arce.
The officials OF the company are at a
loss TO understand why the men, who
number IS, refused to work. They claim
that they have not been given the slight
est notification OF any grievances OF the
men and claim that they pay as high
wages as their competitors.
The strikers have been instructed not 60
talk but from what has been let drop
by some OF the men the strike here is
one in sympathy with the employees OF the
firm at their branch in Buffalo who went
out last November Some OF the strikers
did not know why they had struck.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-05

In the report of Coroner Vance on the
inquest, which was secret. he holds Fox
responsible for tho death of Millette. The
report says: Mr.. Millette left his home
on the evening OF April IS and went TO
the saloon Of David Collins In Dexter
street
1.-THE evidence shows that while there he
met Fox and Mccarthy and that he had
an alteration with Fox. There is direct
and positive testimony that while in the
saloon he was struck and knocked down
by said Fox, and that in falling his head
struck the foot rail in front OF the bar.
That. according TO the testimony or
Martin Smith Millette was so badly done
up by the blow that he was unable to get
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-05
BAD FIRE
AT FORT
ADAMS
Blaze Destroyed tho Woodwork
and Valuable instruments In
the Range Finder Tower.

Early this morning they had long
and destructive fire at Fort Adams.
About 3 o'clock flames were discovered
In the interior of the range finder tower
and now the tower is a wreck and the
valuable instruments are destroyed.
The tower is a tall structure upon the
highest part or the reservation. IL was
strongly built of hard pine many IL inch
sticks being used 10 hold the heavy
planking. Upon the exterior there In
heavy armor to protect those working
In the tower.
The armor was so thoroughly put to-
gether that with the woodwork nearly
destroyed II stills holds It's form as a
tower. Without this tower, or some sub
stitute, the guns at the fort are useless
for from here the training OF the guns
n controlled and their firing directed
Post fire department did not call upon
the city department for assistance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-05
Fifty Master Carpenters Have Signed
Union Agreement and Only $50
Carpenters Are Now Out--TWenty
Plumbers Return, Their Employ
erS Having Accepted Union
Scale--NO Change in Situation of
Structural Iron Workers Trouble.


OF YESTERDAY
NOW ONLY CARPENTERS 80
RETURNED
RANKS OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL
CHANGE
THE NvMssR DECREASED
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-05
RHODE
ISLANDERS
IN. PERIL
Steamer In Which Was a Party
Of Fishermen Struck a Rock
and Sank.

The weirs. N. Fl. May s-The feet Of
Kttle steamers in Lake winnipiseogee
has been reduced by two during the past
three days.
Following the destruction Of the steam
er Eagle by nre at Long Island wharf
late Sunday night the steamer ella r..
was cast away on a rock near Birch Is
land.
Yesterday a party OF fishermen from
Rhode Island. 10 In number engaged pas
sage on the boat from this place to Bree-
zy Island.
While running at full speed the steamer
suddenly rounded up with a heavy shock
the bow having struck a sharp rock near
Birch Island. A hole was torn In the
bottom through which the water rushed
In torrents. Within a minute or two the
craft sank. The passengers were res
cued by boat.
The Ella f., was owned by r. ". Dana.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-05

Dec. 81, 1902 3,76115; net assets last re-
port, 6.OSs5o; total. 39.s49 60.
From the above deduct: Relief of
members. $50; expenses. SO. 4o9.72; total dis
bursements, s3.43s72: net assets Dec. 81.
1902, s6r40e.93; excess OF receipts over dis
bursements, s32l.43
These reports were referred to the
proper committees, and was followed with
the nomination and election of officers
for the ensuing term. Which resulted as
follows:
Grand master. William II. Sweetland
Deputy grand master. Louis w. Clarke
Grand secretary. w. Ii. Moseley.
Grand treasurer, stephen o. Randall.
Continued on page Two.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-05

UP from the floor. There is testimony
that Millette two days before he died.
also on the day before. and again on the
day OF his death, charged Thomas Fox
with striking him and knocking him
down. and Thomas Mccarthy with kick
ing him when he was down. / have been
unable to get any testimony showing that
Mccarthy assaulted Millette.
Taking the testimony and reviewing
the same, find that Joseph s. Millette
came 10 his death on the Nth day OF
the same being the cause of erysipelas.
which was the result of injuries inflicted
on * Millette by Thomas Fox. and
OF witnesses, no other person than said
Fox is responsible for the death of Jo-
seph 8. Milllette."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-05
FOREST Fines UNDER CONTROL,

Albany. N. Y. May b.-A despatch to
Forest Fish and Game Commissioner
Middleton from Superintendent of Forests
VIM. +. Fox who went to the Adlron-
dacks Friday 20 direct the fire fighters
announces that all the more serious fires
ara out -ana-the remainder under control
The danger will not be past until there
has been a heavy rain
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-05
MUNICIPAL ELECTION At BALTIMORE.

Baltimore, Nd. May "a municipal
ufeCtfon II being held here today for may
OF. city comptroller. president OF second
branch Of the city council, who under the
Baltimore city charter In vice mayor, and
members OF the city council Congressman n
Frank G. Wachter Is the Republican can
didate for mayor and States Attorney
Robert VI. McLane the Democratic can
didate. The campaign has been one OF the
most active in history Of the city. A heavy
vote is being polled.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-05
USED A KNIFE.
Joseph Mc6ee Cut Owen cunan and Is
Held In $1,000.

Joseph McGee. q years old was ar
raigned in the 9Th district court. today.
on the charge OF making an assault with
a knife upon owen Curran.
McGee was sitting on Bridge street
saloon step last night and when Curran
and another who wished 10 get out. push
ed him aside. he ran after Curran and cut
him on his left breast
MCGEE was held In 1900 for trial FRI
day. -
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-05
AN ACUTE STAGE.

Omaha. Neb., May 6.--Labor difficulties
are rapidly reaching an acute state and
passed.
Committees from the Business asocia-
ton and the striking unions were in ses-
sion until IL o'clock this morning seeking
to reach an agreement. Several propo-
siuons were proposed by each side but
all were turned down and no wit 10 set
tied that there will be a fight to An
oh