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Mrs. Howeo--D;d the butcher send
The lobsters1 Bridget-He did, mum,
,,ut l sent ethem back. They wuzn't
.ipe.-Town and Country.
The commonwealth., 1903-01-01

"It cannot be denied that dreseer is
a man OF COOL habits" "Except, it
you Please, the good babl: of paying
fer ihem-BostOn Courier.
The commonwealth., 1903-01-01
500 REWARD $10O.-


The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all Its stages, and
that Is catarrh. Halls Catarrh Curesis
the only positive cure known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being "a
constitutional disease, requires a con-
stitut!onai treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally acting directly
upon the blood and mucous eurfaces of
the. system, thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease, and giving
the patient strength by building up
the constitution and assisting nature in
d,ing its work. The proprietors have
50 much faith in Its cnratiye powers,
that they offer One Hundred Dollars
for any case that 1t fails to cure. Send
:.,r list Of Testimonials.
Address, F. J. Chenney 4 Co.. Tole-
d., O.
E~ Sold BY druggiste. 75c.
Hait's Family Pills are the 6est.
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They tell me your son is a close stu
lent" "He has to be. l don't allow
him but dollar q mouth spendin'
money. y.-Cleyeland Plain dealer.
The commonwealth., 1903-01-01

The prices of the baseball stars range
from 81, 900 to $4,000 year. The
theological and educational markets
continue sluggish.-Chicago Tribune.
The commonwealth., 1903-01-01
It's Punishment.

Th ,ugh poverty is not crime,
The strong belief ls rite
II .iocms its victims all the time
To hard labor l,.s life.
-P.,,ladelplia Ledger.
The commonwealth., 1903-01-01

convincing proof that the kidneys and blad-
der are out of order.
What to DO.
There is comfort in the knowledge 50
often expressed, that DR.. Kiluer's Swamp
Root, the great kidney remedy fulfiils every
wish in curing rheumatism, pain in the
back. kidneys. liver. bladder and every part
OF the urinary passage. 1t corrects inability
to hold water and scalding pain in passing
it. or bad effects following use of liquor.
wine or beer. and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity of being compelled to 20 often
during the day, and to get up many times
during the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect of Swamp-Root is soon
realized. 1t stands the highest for its won
derful cures of the most distressing cases
II you need medicine you should have the
best. Sold by druggists in Soc. and ST. sizes.
You may have sample bottle Of this
wonderful discovery Efn
and book that tells 3{ass5kI 81 z9s::::9sa
more about It, both sent E
absolutely free by mail, saAGk{.39 4sesE 349
address DR.. Kilmer & Home Of swampRoos,
Co., Binghamton. MY. When writing men,
don reading this generous offer in this paper.
Don't make any mistake, but re-
member the name, Swamp-Root, DR..
Kilmer's Swamp Root, and the address,
Binghampton, N. Y, on every bottle.
The commonwealth., 1903-01-01
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know it.
How To Find Out

Fill bottle or common glass with your
water and let it stand twenty-four hours; a
The commonwealth., 1903-01-01

TO the Public:

Tn view of the approaching fall season beg
respectfully, to call your attention to our
facilities for transactinga general banking bus
iness We have correspondents::in New York Phia-
delphia, Baltimore, Richmond, Petersburg and Nor
folk Va. and in the principal cities in this State.
We make collections with promptness. and at low
banking rates. and desirous of being of use to
the business community in this section OF North
Carolina. We allow interest on deposits in our Saw
ings Department and compound the same twice a
wear on sums of one dollar and upwards.
The First National Bank Of Weldon.
The only United States Depositarv in this section
Of Eastern North Carotipa.
The commonwealth., 1903-01-01

II. S. LEARD, T. P. A., Raleigh, N. c
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-02
A TIMELY INTERFERENCE.

That order recently issued by the posoce department express
ing disapprova OF those who advertise loan
of interest to postal employees commendabe an aknow
edged fact that the borrowing of money high
demorazng and in the end often runous business man can
afford to only reasonable and though there appear
opportunities TO make profit by borrowing high
II is habit he steadily guards against contracting
inclined to be optimistic and that itself detrimental
TO solid business progress 1t best bright view of the
future should be taken but the safety and
must keep his feet on solid ground There exceptional
conditions to meet the business the maker NAV
quire money urgently that he pay high interest
secure It, Disease and death do whether the
fed situated financially be able meet the heavy
expense that such visitations invariably entail
Were these the only circumstances under which money lend
e costly aid sought the pooce department would not have
inscred but unfortunately there other means urgent
Young who desire enjoy their salaries do not
Justify borrow heavily from that only toe willing h
make loans providing runous Of paid When
country at the hoodtide OF prosperity Just now
and when high salaries paid for special services there is ten
dcncy all classes increase the living and this in
always measured by amount of income
traint the most difficult thing for weak practice but
u is the time the necessary must learn unless
he is fortunately placed the beginning journey the
y of doing without and the advantage OF getting along without
Hauries beyond ones
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-02

son. Nothing was heard from him d.
rectly until his letter arrived, but he gave
out newspaper interview In which he
showed his displeasure and said he had
an understanding with the secretary OF
the navy by which he was to remain on
waiting orders until the bill In Congress
retiring him should be disposed OF.
1t was denied at the navy department
that any suoh understanding existed and
Hobson was unofficially criticised for his
assertions. II was then suspected that
he would attempt to evade the assign
ment, but the officials declared he must
work or quit" They were not surprised
when he decided to quit.
Hobson has been seeking retirement for
two years. He has the rank OF captain
on the payroll and his pay has been
$500 year. II he had been retired he
would draw three-fourths pay for his
life. He complained that his eyes were
weak, and at his request two retiring
boards examined him. Both reported
that he was fit for service.
Then he had n bill introduced In Con-
gress providing for his retirement II
was understood that he intended TO run
for Congress In the Sixth Alabama dis
trict. which Is now represented by j. H.
Bankhead. Mr.. Bankheads influence
prevented the bill from being reported.
and Hobson finally concluded that there
was no chance for its passage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-02
NO FAVOR FOR EUROPEAN CorBINEs.

unexpectedly demand of the nations
constituting the Anglo German alliance that their claims against
Venezuela preference by threatening her right
collect duties direct Under convention entered into in
1867 France collected several Venezuelan houses part of
the paid and the collected applied the settle
of claims growing of previous revolutions In 1885 second
by which France renounced forever her right
make such collections the condition that interest the debt
should be regularly paid There has been default Venezuea
and France reported from Caracas
the collection of duties without consulting England Ger
many Italy
attempt to good
y perceived that and menacng complications certain
arise Since the nations the alliance rejected Minister Bowens
for settlement there has been suggested the possibility of
cnation of the other creditor naonhe United States France
SPAIN Norway and Sweden Belgium Holland and Denmaro
the claims of Germany and Italy preference
when the international obligations of Venezuela qudated
Whatever action other powers
should carefully and scrupuously avoid entering
combine Washingtons warning against entangng alliances
Just forceu and sound today when first uttered and would
be than bunde heed We have valid claims against
Venezuela but need neither the aid the of other
nations compel We entirely equal the task Of
doing bill collecting and should be done way
and time Assuedly will ask the
nation when shall
Above all things should commit the nconceivabe folly
countenancng assisting the organization alliance
bnaton European
pose of it may be.
For the of promoting peaceful settlement of claims
against Venezuela this has permitted Minister
to the intermediary between
who engaged in orcby coercing the republic Thus
Bowen has acted with excellent judgment
fail will be because of the stubbonness of Great
insisting compliance with their prepos-
ferrous demands.
Such failure will affect the United any way nor will
trench the Monroe doctrine the slightest degree
ing with whatever complications that follow the essential
all important that neither
European combine affecting the hemisphere
must be the guiding principle OF the administration Washington
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-02
HOBS0N RESIGNS
FROM j. s. NAVY.
Man of MerrimaC Fame Quits Coun-
try'S Service Rather Than Accept
a DiStasteful Assignment.

Washington. Feb. 2.--Rather than ac-
cept an assignment not TO his liking. Ma
val Constructor Richmond Pearson Hob
son. OF Merrimac fame. has resigned from
the navy His resignation has reached
the navy department and will be for
warded to the President in few days.
with a recommendation that II be accep-
ted.
Hobson's letter accompyins his resig-
nation Is said to sizzle He takes the po-
sition that he has been forced out OF the
navy. Department officials hold that he
has forced himself out.
Hobson was assigned two weeks ago to
take charge of the navy-yard at Bremen
ton. Wash. In place OF Naval Construc-
tor Hibbs. who resigned and was direct
TO be there by Feb. o. Bremerton just
then was In disrepute on account OF
grossly immoral conditions which were
reported to surround the navy-yard, and
the department had ordered that no more
repairs be made on ships there until the
town had been morally renovated
The conditions complained OF were soon
improved and the embargo on the yard
was removed.
The assignment was dstasteful to Hob
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-02
SUFFOCATED
IN THEIR
CELLS
Two Prisoners Killed by Smoke
During Fire in Berlin, n. H.,
City Building.

Berlin, n. II. Feb. 1.-TWO lives were
lost by a nre which started in the city
building early today. About $3.50 o'clock
while every one in the vicinity OF the
building was asleep fire broke out near
the furnace. and rapidly ignitcd the wood
work In the lower part OF the structure.
when an alarm was given the place
was full of smoke. The blaze was ex-
tinguished after a damage Of about $500
had been done. but when an attempt was
made TO rescue two prisoners In the lock-
up IL was found they had been asphyxia-
ted.
The names OF the dead men are: Peter
r,agacy Of Groveton and Roland Harri
man OF Lost Nation, small settlemnt
near Lancaster
Both men were arrested for drunken
ness Saturday night and were 10 have
been given hearing today. Both leave
families.
The loss on the building r. about $1,000
and the damage to the furniture $500.
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r~S . = . . . . = . S<1
! WHAT OTHERS J
!? NRE ~NY1Nc !
S><1 oOooOOoO ss~S

at Is exceedingly fortunate for us that
thus far the protectionist theory has not
found countenance in Great Britain, for
II the spirit of European retaliation were
to extend across the English channel and
I'm self f-defence our English cousins found
IL necessary to establish tariff barriers
and to make trade treaties on the basis
OF tariff concessions, we should forfeit
large part OF the trade which our lar
gest customer now gives TO us. As II Is.
our foreign trade promises in the next
twelve months to be materially obstruc-
ted. Boston Herald.
"The report 'sent out from Washing
ton TO the effect that the Cabinet yester-
day discussed the military and naval af-
fairs, with a view of strengthening the
defences of the country. does not indicate
that any trouble Is expected. ."-Philadel-
phia Press.
washington opinion Is now pretty
thoroughly agreed upon compulsory pub
lic!ty for Industrial combinations. under
the publicity plan are much hampered
In their counter argument by the fact
that some of the largest trusts already
publish frequent and reasonably complete
reports OF their earnings and condition.
If these companies are taking such ac-
tlon voluntarily. then what becomes OF
the plea OF danger in case competitors
get an inkling OF a rivals stuation?"
New York Evening Post.
''It may be admitted that the Isle OF
Pines belongs to Cuba geographically,
and IL might have been better not 10
have raised any question as 10 It's poll
tical proprietorshp. but to have let it go
along with the rest. That, however ia
beside the point. The fact is that Cuba
and the United States agreed to leave the
governmental status OF the Isle OF Pines
TO future determination, so that Il was
explicitly reserved out OF the conveyance
when this country with such auixotic
generosity surrendered Cuba 20 the Pal
ma administration. IT follows that the
Isle OF Pines Is I'm the legal possession Of
the United States. Under the arrange
ment which was effected through the In
strument OF the so-called Platt amend
ment this country Is holding IL pending
a final settlement 10 be reached I'm a man
ner which IL specifically Indicated In the
Cuban constitution. n."--Philadelphla In
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-02
DIED..

BuTTERWoRTH-In this city. on the
Slst nlt.. Elizabeth Butterworth, I'm her
67th year
BERRv--In this city, 3lst ult Eliza.
widow OF William Berry. aged 10 years.
months
Funeral from her late residence, No. 6s
Tyler street. Tuesday, Feb. 8. at
o'clock Relatives and friends are invited
10 attend.
6REITscHMiD-In Auburn. on the 31st
ult, Mrs Jacobine Breits ,hmid.
Relatives ano friends invited to attend
the funeral services from her sons resi-
dence, 100 Woodbine street, Auburn. II.
L., tuesday, February Sd. 1903. at 2
o'clock.
New York. Baltimore, Richmond. Va,
papers please copy.
6RlNToN-In Pawtucket 'on the slst
ult, Eugene W.. son OF Loring w. and
the late Mary A. Brinton. in his 23d
year
Funeral from his late residence. 80
Greene street, Tuesday. Feb. 3. at 2 %.
IN. Relatives and friends are invited to
attend
DUNF Entered into rest. Feb. 1,
1903 John Dunford. aged 6s years. 4
months, 22 days.
Funeral services announced later
Rockville. Conn. papers please copy.
oALLAoHER-In this city. 1st inst.
Kate. wife of Frank Gallagher.
Funeral from her late residence 81
Almy street, Wednesday Feb. 4 at s:30
a. m. Relatives and friends are invited
TO attend.
HILToN-In this city. on the s1st ult..
Frank Hilton. In HIS 74th year.
Funeral services from the residence OF
his son-in law. William III. Boyes, 33
Armington avenue. Tuesday, Feb. 3. at
1880 p. m. Relatives and friends invited
to attend.
kELLY-In this city on the 1st inst.
Michael Kelly. aged SO years
Notice OF funeral later.
MAooWAN-In this city. on the slst
ult Abhie, beloved wife OF owen j.
Mcgowan.
Funeral from her late residence. 3S4
West Exchange street Tuesday. Feb. Sd.
at $3.50 a. m. Relatives and friends are
invited 10 attend.
Pawtucket papers please copy.
METcALF-In Camden, South Carolina.
Jan. 80. Harriet Deshon Thurston Met
calf. wife OF Jesse III. Metcalf.
Services at Wanskuck Tuesday. Feb. 8.
at IL O'Clock. Burial private.
SAvlN-In this city. 1st inst. Edward +.
Savin. aged 43 years. months 21 days.
Funeral Wednesday, 4th inst. at
o'clock y. m. from his late residence. s
Biundell street. Relatives and friends
are invited to attend
SHERlDAN-In this city. Feb /. 1903.
James c. Sheridan. aged rs years. 2
months. 4 days
Funeral private.
WINsoR-In this city. Jan. 81 Clarence
NJ. son OF John o. and Edna f. Win
sor. In his 34th year
Funeral from his late residence. 4i
Brighton street. Wednesday. Feb. L. at
IL o'clock a. m. Relatives and friends are
invited to attend. Burial private.
WiNSOR-In Greenvile r. l., 31st ult..
James Winsor. in his 10Th year.
Funeral at his late residence. Tuesday.
Feb. Sd. at IL n. m. Carriages Will be at
terminus at Manton avenue line at 10
o'clock
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-02
The Voice of
The People

AIDS TO HEALTH AND GOOD CITI-
ZENSHIP
Editor Providence News:
Those interested in the moral. physical
and political welfare Of the people. and
who were present at the meeting OF our
present city council on It's first day OF
service. and have also read a report OF it's
proceedings, are much gratihed for the
action taken looking Co the establish
ment and maintenance I'm this city. OF
cheap and free public baths and perhaps
other necessary convenlcnccs.
| send you this rs n portion of my share
of the service that may be required to
bring about favorable result by caus-
ing further study and investigation - n
subject vital 90 the best interests of every
community. especially Of cities and large
towns. There II no way I'm which the
people can he more readily elevated than
by the desire for cleanliness. To make
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-02

one OF the saddest cases OF unsuspect-
ed poverty is that revealed by the state
ment Of j. Pierpont Morgan that his
debts exceed the value OF his taxable
goods and chattels. Is the merger In
dnstry on the verge OF bankruptcy?
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-02

The Improvement in the condition or
ex-secretary Long will IL is hoped con-
tinue and prove permanent. There is
plenty OF work for such an able man as
he yet 10 be done In the world.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-02

President Eliot's advice 10 the news
boys OF Boston TO. work hard and read
good books was all right none better
could be given, but he spoiled its effect
iveness by saying he would like TO have
started life as a miner. II was fool
ish remark and the boys know II.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-02

Necessity. the mother OF inventiongave
birth TO large and interesting family
in 1902. During that twelvemonth N,H6'
patents were granted as against 1913
In 1901 and 26. 4S9 in 1900.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-02

and women are desirous OF leaving n
worthy memorial. what larger social SER
vice could be rendered than the erection
OF public bath? II such a benefaction
was honored In the days OF Rome. surely
there are merchant princes I'm our Amer
lean cities whose public spirit will make
possible a monument to the lasting honor
OF their own municipality"
FRANCIS GALLAGHER.
Providence January 80. 1903.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-02

II is no new agitation that of the ciu-
zens OF woonsocket for the right to vote
directly for members Of the school COM
mittee. Ten years ago the legislature re-
fused the right to the people Of the
northern metropolis.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-02

New York policemen have demonstrate l.
ed marked ability in the "burglng" line
but they still have much 10 learn In the
art OF burglar catching.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-02

The London Saturday Review is out
against the Alaskan boundary treaty. An
other reason why IT should be heartily
approved by all Americans
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-02

Statehood for Arizona, New Mexico and
Indian Territory is the sine Quay non OF
the appropriation bills now before the
United States Senate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-02

Vermont will vote on the Prohibition
question tomorrow. Some people assert
there Will be liquor in plenty the day af-
ter no matter which side wins
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-02

II the man behind Uncle Sans biggest
gun stays behind 1t there will be no dan
ger of his being hit by an enemy's pro-
iectile
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-02

In order that the oil trade may not be
ruined by reckless competition the stand
ard oil company has bought the German
oil fields The kindness OF the trust is
remarkable
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-02
THE WEATHER

Boston. Feb 2-For New England:
Rain tonight warmer In eastern Maine;
Tuesday fair and colder. fresh east TO
south winds becoming westerly Tuesday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-02

II South Carolina will nulllfy the TIL
mans all else will be forgotten, II not
forgiven.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-02

THE County Fair" which is booked for
the Imperial next week. Is the original
production. the same as last seen at the
opera house, with Nell Burgess himself
as Abigail Prue. THE County Fair" r.
a comedy drama sr New England life. In
which the principal character is an old
spinster, Abigail Prue. by name whose
kindly ways and generous character
make for her friends on every hand The
horse race scene. made famous by THE
County Fair" IL n revelation. a. the pic
ture OF three horses racing M the highest
speed In full view Of the audience while
fences and landscape fy past. II sight
which makes those who have the least
bit Of sporting blood I'm their veins get up
I'm their seats and shout All the old
features are reproduced and many new
ones have been added The horses the
huskine IN the barn and with the singing
farm hands are stil there 10 be laughed
at and be admired
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-02

Klaw & Erlanger's production Of Harry
b. Smiths new musical comedy. The
Liberty Bellies" which will be presented
at the Imperial tonight, tells a humorous
story In three acts. The scene of the
first act represents a dormitory I'm a
young ladies' seminary In this part OF
the entertainment the author incites a
great deal OF merriment by very adroit
contrast of feminine character In it's
formative period. He represents about
30 young girls from is to 20 years OF age
finishing their education at seminary
and displays them in n number OF very
humorous Incidents, which very strongly
and comically contrasts their tempera-
ments and dispositions out OF this fea-
ture OF the performance Mr.. Smith has
developed one OF the strongest and most
entertaining interests OF the entire piece
The scene presents 30 very handsome
young women. Their coming TO this city
Will present as great n combination OF
bright and pretty faces as has been seen
on the stage In this city Among them
are all kinds OF pretty girls. There are
large girls and small girls: girls with
auburn hair like the sun loves 10 kiss:
girls with tresses like the ravens wings.
and girls with locks that are-well. plain
red; girls that can sing. dance and have
just the jolliest time imaginable in their
merry make believe SURROUNDINGS With
this sort TO interpret ID and a genial vein
OF humor vying with catchy music TO
brighten IL. "Ssle Liberty Bellies has
made one OF the distinct hits going I'm
musical comedy I'm many years The
three 0tle roles are played by Violet
Dale. Katie Rooney and Harry Gilfoll.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-02

James Fitzgerald and John Kelly were
sent TO the farm for six months each, by
Judge Sweetland. today. for begging
Among those whom they called upon for
hand-out was the work girl at Police
Commissioner Sims house.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-02

John Dumford died suddenly at his
home, 50 Veazie street. yesterday MORN
ing Medical Examiner Perkins said that
death was due TO heart failure. Dumford
was 6S years old and leaves a widow and
two children.