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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-01
Several Lines Began Running on
a Permanent Schedule Today.
WESTMINSTER ST. RELIEVED.
II viii Now Be Possible for a Few Car
rlages to Use the City's prin-
clpal Street.

new order went into effect this morn
ing by which the car congestion on
Westminster street Will be greatly re-
iievcd and the service considerably i'm
provec In other directions.
DIring the holiday season several lines
were sent up Washington street during
the afternoon hours. and for the past
wees the same lines have used Washing
ton instead of Westminster street dur
ing the supper rush from o'clock to l.
So popular did this change prove and
the relief afforded Westminster street so
apparent that the management Of the
Union Railroad company decided TO make
portion Of the change permanent and
with the first day Of the new year new
state OF affairs prevails In railroad cir
cles.
The Taunton avenue and Riverside cars
WI cousinue To run up Washington street
.nstraG of up Westminster. I'm accordance
with the plan inaugurated few nights
ago. during the rush hours from to 4
@ eek
A car VII leave Canal street every Sat
urday night at midnight on the Cranston
line running 10 Arlington.
lhe routes that have been withdrawn
from Westminster street are the Oaklawn
cars OF the Cranston street line, the
Hugh sdale, Mantpn avenue. Centredale
vil Manton avenue and the Danielson
connection lines on inbound trips. these
ears VII run from Westminster street at
Jackson via Jackson, Washingtnn. Ex-
ci.auge place 10 the terminus on Canal
srreot Returning. they will run via
Canal street. Exchange place. Washing
ton street. Franklin street TO Westmin-
ster street.
The Pawtucket lines will discontinue
running via Canal street and Washing
tor street because q. the present arrange
ment Of tracks on Market square AS the
cars turn In from North Main street they
cannot swing around to the right 10 get
t. Exchange place. but must turn In the
Other direction, changing over In front
81 the board OF trade building. In doing
this, they obstruct the passage OF cars
bound in either direction on Market
square. For some time to come the
Pawtucket cars VIII continue 10 run up
'Nef minister street at all hours of the
day.
The Taunton avenue and Riverside cars
VIII continue TO run up Washington
street instead OF up Westminster In ac-
core snce with the plan inauguated n few
nights ago
Incidentally North Main street will be
benefited and the tiresome waits b1 the
Pawtrcket cars at the foot OF Const,tu-
ton hill be abolished this being brought
about by having all Camp street cars
run over College Hill and through Brown
street.
Wher the new Law out for Exchange
place is completed IL Is the intention Of,
laying track through Steeple street and
over Burnside bridge and to run the
Pawtucket cars over this route and IN
Washington street.
The Dan.elson cars will also run up
Washington street as far as Franklin
and thence to East Killingly. connecting
there for Danielson and Putnam
General Manager Potter said that the
above changes were all that would be
m?dt al present
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-01
Steel
TRUST
PROFITS
Scheme Proposed Whsrsby the
HumbIest EmpIoys Gan Share
in Prosperity Of Corporation

New York. Jan. LIN a double circular
one TO the stockholders and the other to
the officers and employees, the United
States Steel corporation announces It's
ir,ention to insugurate system where
by the humblest workman on Its rolls
NAY. IL he desires, become a permanent
s:ockholder and share in the profits OF
the corporation.
The scheme Is the result OF months OF
preparation by the finance committee OF
i.'e corporation and the circulars are
signtd by George w. Perkins. chairman.
Tho plan is said to have originated with
Mr. Perkins.
The circular to the stockholders points
out the apparent advantage OF the pla n
which was devised with equal fairness
tc Q, cry man. from the president of the
Steel corporation itself 10 the man with
the pick and shovel working for one Of
the subsidiary companies
The circular goes on to say that at this
t!rie there are about 5000 stockholders.
who, IL Is believed. would feel greater
sense Of security in the corporations
earning power II they knew that Officers
and managers generally were willing to
enter into a contract by which part
compensa ton for services rendered shall
he paid only after realization OF $50. 100000
of profits This represents interest on
bonds. dividends on stocks and reserve
for sinking funds.
Tho plan inviting officers and employees
10 participate IL divided into two parts.
Part one prcscr. bes that from the earn
irgS OF the corporation during the year
1000 there Will have been set aside at
least s2.OO.000 and as much more As Is
needed for the purchase OF at least 25.cco
shares OF preferred stock. which will he
offered as follows 20 employees ~ the cor
porntion and constituent companies-at
present the corporation and subsidiary
companies employ about les 900 men.
The preferred stock will be- offered n
any employe during January Mt $3.50 per
share. Gts closing price yesterday was
sS5 s7iL)
Employees can subscribe for an amount
Of stock not exceeding the sum repre-
sented by certain percentage OF their
annual salaries.
The question ~ what constitutes profits
is 10 he determined entirely nv thu
1nance committed which. ~ - stated.
VII have no interest IN the proft-sher,e
rlan n se00co.oeo II earned in the com
ing year. tSconOo will be set aside. one
half to be distributed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-01
A BANQUET
Marked Broadway Chapt,r's
Welcome to the New Year.

Broadway chapter Sl2 OF the Epworth
league celebrated the ushering in OF the
new year b. a good old-fashioned "Ep-
worth League Banquet at the Broadway
Methodist church. last evening which
was attended by large number and thor
oughly enjoyed by all.
At the close OF the banquet n fine musi-
cal and literary program was carried out
Miss Maud Reynolds acting as toastmis-
tress and performing her duties In a most
graceful manner.
The soprano solos by Miss Louise Soule.
soprano. OF Trinity Episcopal church Of
Pawtucket were a charming feature OF
the entertainment, while the piano solos
by Miss Dora NJ. Doughty gave much
pleasure.
The program. with the toasts, was rem
dered as follows Piano solo. Ennitra
Mazurka Orientale. Morse, Dora NJ.
Doughty: THE State We Live In" FL
bert A. Cleveland: Pens" Laura r.
sherman. vocal solo. ta) A Dream So
Fair. Metcaf. (b) Spring Love Song.
Denza. Miss Louise ". Soule our
Church" Rev. Frederick w. Coleman:
''The Wants Of Man" Mary l.. Anthony:
vocal solo. 'Rsinbows." Edna Park.
Louise ". Soule: Church Lights" Will
liam ". " Pratt: December Thirty
First" Abby VI Hone
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-01
ev REV. CHARLES M. SHELDON,

who were In the habit of giving enter
tainments and card parties on a some
what elaborate scale.
He had never preached on the subject
OF amusements. and he stated that ne
wished It 10 be plainly understood that he
was not preaching on the subject now. III
was a question which went deeper than
that and took hold OF the very first prin-
ciples OF human society. single pass
age In the sermon Will show the drift OF
IL all.
1--WE have reached time In the history
OF the world when Il Is the Christian duty
OF every man VINO calls himself disciple
OF the Master to I've on a simpler. less
eXtravagant basis The world has been
living beyond It's means. Modern civlli-
zation has been eNorbitant IN It's de-
mands. and every dollar foolishly spent
today means suffering for some one who
ought 10 he relieved by that money wise
lv expended An entertainment given by
people OF means 10 other people or
means i'm these hard times, In which
money is lavished ON flowers food and
dress. is. IN my opinion, an act of which
Christ would not approve. do not
mean To say that he would object 10
!. the pleasure which flowers. food and
dress will give. but he would say that
II is unnecessary enjoyment and ex-
pense at this particular crisis through
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-01
is READY
FOR NEW
BUS|S S.
Republican City Committee Or
ganlzas and Prepares 10 Do
Stunts With the Registration

The Republican city committee met at
q Weybosset street. last night for the
purpose OF organizing for the work of the
new year, All but 10 of the 80 members
were present
Gen. Hunter C. White was reelected
chairman and Richard w. Jennings was
made secretary. Vice Louis r. Cady.
Howard B. Gorham was chosen as as
sistant secretary.
A registra ton committee was organ
lied with one man from each ward. Will
liam j. Hill was made chairman and Ed
win Knowles. secretary
Samuel Whitley was elected chairman
and George c. Clinton, secretary of the
naturalization committee.
A committee was also selected one
member from each ward. to drum up per-
sonal property voters and get them into
line for election purposes.
Clifford s. Tower James j Nolan and
Samuel Whitley were chosen as COM
mittee 70 consider the recent caucus law
amendments and requested TO report to
the general committee what action. II
any. needs he taken to further its obser-
vance and profit by its workings.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-01
WANTS TO
D|SPROvE
MARRIAGE
Aged Millionaire Begins Action
TO Determine Whether Newark
Woman Is His Legal Wife

Oswego, Jan. 1-wardwell @. Robin
son, OF this city. one OF the most promi-
nent lawyers Of oswego county. has be-
gun, an action in ,Aa supreme court to
have determined the question as TO wheth-
or Louise simmons OF No. sl6 Broad
street. Newark. y. j.. is his legal wife.
Col Robinson Is a veteran OF the civil
var and Is now I'm his 74th year.
Many years ago his father invested
largely in coal lands In Pennsylvania and
Ohio and the colonel now finds himself I'm
possession OF a fortune estimated at
s.. 100000
In his complaint Col. Robinson alleges
tIat he has never married, but that Miss
simmons. in order To create a cloud and
adverse claim upon his property, and for
TIA, further purpose TO defame. annoy,
humiliate and degrade him. fraudulently
holds forth that she is his lawful wife
and threatens upon his death to estab-
nsh = claim OF dover as his widod. He
desires to have the matter adjudlcated
prior TO his death. 80 that his executors
anc heirs shall not be deprived OF his
testimony. which would he OF value IN
the judicial settlement OF the true facts.
Lawyer +. T. Cahil. who represents
tn defendant says she IL Mrs. Louise
Robinson. That she says she entered in
tO common law marriage with Col! Rob-
inson I'm Oswego 36 years ago. that they
hved together for ~ years and that n
daughter was born IN New York ~ years
agu and that she holds letters from Col.
Robinson which establish the alleged
common-law marriage These letters
were written. ~ IL said. at the time OF the
birth OF the child
Mrs. Robinson. as she is known In
Newark. IL n sister OF the Rev. George
Simmons. In charge OF a mission for men
I'm Newark.
About "A year ago Col Robinsons =
brother. Delavan. died In New York. and
Col. Robinson came into possession OF the
entire property left by his father. When
Col. Robinson first met the woman who
alleges she Il his wife she was employed
IN millinery store In this city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-01
A BIG SUCCESS
Concert Of tho American Band
at Calvary Baptist Church.

Every available inch OF space In the
Calvary Baptist church was occupied last
evening by most intelligent and ap-
preciative audience. who came 10 listen
10 fine concert by the American band.
Mr.. Herbert l.. Clarke. leader.
Tho concert began at shortly after s
o clock with the overture "Tiberius." by
Clarke and from that moment until the
close of the concert the enjoyment was
complete as was manifested by applause
without stint throughout the entire pro-
gram.
The work Of the baud as whole was
magnificent and the soloists Mr. Claude
W. Spary. Mr.. Fred Padley and Mr.
Clarke delighted tho audience I'm each
instance. Mr. Claude w Spary's from
bone solo Toreadors Love Song" was
executed In y mastery manner demand
Ing at once an insistent encore 10 which
he responded 10 the delight and satisfac-
tion Of ALL proving himself the complete
master Of his instrument
MIR Padley. as usual. proved himself
an old time favorite and was also heartily
cncored. while Hr. Clarke's work on the
cornet IL always recognized and under
stood and needs no special comment.
The complete program was as follows:
Overture, "Tiberius." Clarke: from
bone solo, "Torreador's Love Song"
Couchois. Mr.. Claude w Spary; a. ca
price. Bundle OF Mischief" Ziehrer: b.
characteristic. Down South" Myddle-
ton: collation. from Carmen, Bizet: flute
solo. Fantasia from Rlgoletto." Padley.
Mr.. Fred Padley; Bcnediction OF the
Poienaids Mcyerbeer cornet solo. THE
Bride ~ the Waves" Clarke. Mr. Her
bert T.. Clark. n. novelette,. In Cozy
Corner" pratton b. march Naval
Brigade " V NJ clarke Love :
Dream After the Ball" Czihuiia. intro
duction to 81 act Of Lohcngrin. Wagner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-01
ANNUAL MEETING
Of LADIES' Auxiliary Of Provl-
dsnce Veteran Flremen's Assn.

The annual meeting OF the Ladies' AUX
Hilary of the Providence Veteran Fire
mons association was held at the hall
OF that organization. on South Main
street. yesterday afternoon.
Officers were elected as follows Fresi-
dent. Mrs. Mary A. winsor: vice presi-
dents. Mrs. Susan Bradshaw and Mrs.
Isabel Martin; secretary. Mrs. Elizabeth
". Myers. treasurer. Mrs. Eola Grim
wood chairman OF social committee. Mrs.
Mary Arnold
The treasurers report showed q good
balance to the new years account
bean supper Will he held At Mrs.
winsor's house on January e1st
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-01
ONLY ONE
WEEK NOW
REMAINS
You Must Hurry Il You Hope
to Win a Priza In The News
Counting Contest.

You who have not as yet counted the
in The News for the past week, should
do so at once. Look over the adver-
tisement and note the substantial prizes
that are offered which will convince you
at once IL is worth your while to enter
this attractive contest at once Every
day sees many names added to the list
OF contestants and naturally all have
counted seriously In the hopes of Sc
curing one OF the prizes The counts
that have been turned IN so FAR. I'm
many cases. vary considerably. showing
that many will find they have counted
poorly and Furthermore goes TO show
mat IL is not an easy task and that even
though your guess ia turned I'm towards
the close OF the contest you still stand
wonderful chance to win.
The young folks are taking great
interest I'm the contest. Many small
boys and girls are turning in their counts.
and they will, together with their par
ents. get the benefit, win or lose, of
having The News at their home each
evening.
one man has turned I'm four counts
Getting a different number at each OF
his four counts he turned them all In
with the hopes that one would he right
IL cost him two dollars. but he had the
satisfaction Of knowing even though he
does not get a prize that he will get
The News for eight months.
Turn your count i'm at once Take to-
night TO count the lines. dots and curves
and brings your count to The News to-
morrow morning early.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-01
FOE OVER SIXTY ysaas

MRS wINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over sixty years by
millions of mothers for their children
while tecthing with perfect success. IL
soofhes the child softens the gums al
lsys all pain. cures wind collie. and Is the
best renicdv for nia a-fohes. II will relieve
the poor little suNere- Immediately Sold
by druggists IN "very bart % the world
Twenty-fve cents = bottle BE sure and
ask for Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup'
and take no other kind
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-01

Mrs. De Freaze--why. Egbert Surely
YOU aren't going to make Ice cream The
house is freezing cold now.
Egbcri That's Just ~ I'm eoiug To
soc N car get ~ hot over N As used TO
last summer. Chicago News
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-09

notices and publications of county
officers required by law to be pub
lished.
Bids will also be received at the
same time and place, in q separate In
closure, for county job printing, to
include note heads, letter heads, en-
velopes, large and small, aud posta
cards used by county officers, and
court calendars used at the terms OF
district cours. Samples must 30 fur
nishsd With bids tor job printing, spd
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-09

In conclusion We say that We have
nothing personally against Henry
Msmmen for We know that he was
made the tool Of Keenan,, the author
and instigator of all this trouble and
who has intelligence enough to know
that an article Of this kind would
bring any man into trouble. It Is the
most cowardly and contemplate thing
any man could do and his action i II
ing roundly condemned on al sides.
AZ 70 Shaver, the publisher q The
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-09

bidder must state definite price per
1000 for note heads, letter heads, en-
velopes, large and small, and q def
mite price per 100 for postal cards,
and definite price per page in sets
of so for court calendars.
Bids must be delivered to the county
auditor and marked on the outside
bids for Publishing' or "Bids for
Job Printing!
The board reserves the right to re.
ject any or all bids.
JOHN FEIG,
Chairman Board of County Commits
sioners, Kandiyohi Co., MIN.
Harrison, MIMI, Dec. T., 1908. 84.4
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-09

publishing excepting the delinquent
tax list; bids for publishing the tax
list must specify = certain price per
description. - - j.. IL
Bids must ir clude the publication OF
the annual financial statement, delin-
quent tax list, proceedings Of board
Of equalization, commissioners pro-
oeedings, report Of board OF audit,
ditch notices, notice Of teachers exam
inations, and annual report Of county
Isuperintendsnt, and oil other odcisl
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-09

men, 1t did not relieve the writer OF
the article, keenan,, or the publisher.
(Shaver) as they were equally respon.
sible under the law. An action could
thus be brought agaicst either one of
these men and it is5 hardly necessary
to state that we would easily win out.
The jury were out only : short time
whom they brought in . verdict Of 500
damages and costs which will amount
to about 800 or $500 ii I'll against the
defend ant. Es.#sif5
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-09

Ma, nsrd Progress, we will say that It
10 beyond our comprehension how
any editor and, especially man Of OK.
perience sad years would allow such
dirty dlth TO enter his columns. BE
must know that such On article Is
utterly unfit 70 be read In the homes
Of his readers and read in the family
Circle. Such : man Il not worthy 70
have charge Of the destinies Of :
uswspapsr whose mission should 3
Tor ~ public good and not g bring
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-09
4 Bouqust for hegstrom.

Emil Hegstrom is now instructor for
the Renville, Hector and Olivia bands.
Mr.. Hegstrom Is without q doubt one
of the best and most successful band
instructors in this section of the state,
besides being a teacher of violin and
other instrumental music unequaled
in Reuville or any of the adjoining
c Junties. Review.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-09

The Glenwood Spring Water Com
pauy is so we'll pleased with the show
ing made by their ice cream plant At
Willmar that they contemplate putting
in another plant at Glenwood.-Glen
wood Prese.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-09

STRAYED-To my plscein Second
ward, willmar, one Jersey heifer
calf. Owner please call, pay charges
and take it away.
83-3p CHRIS. SoRENsON.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-09

! WANT TO TRADE-A months
old male bird dog for : Scotch Collie.
Inquire q Tribune o6ioe. S4.3p
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-09

It's impossible to describe our
line of Dolls. We've got all kinds
White Dolls, Black Dolls, Brown
Dolls, Rag Dolls, Sleeping Papa
and Mama Dolls, Girl Dolls, Boy
Dolls, Clown Dolls, Eskimo Dolls,
Chinese and Japanese Dolls, Dolls
for sc, Dolls for 10c, Dolls for a
quarter, Dolls for dollar, Dolls
for almost any price you want to
pay.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-09

stra. Geo. Schultz was our only wit
ness from here and he only testified as
to our character and reputation. The
defense with all their witnesses could
not prove single charge as made in
the article published but every one
was compelled to admit that our cha
acter and reputation was OF the best.
The proceedings of the trial against
Henry Mammen In justice court was
also brought up and Mammen's wit
nesses were compelled to admit that
I he plead guilty to the charge of as.
sault and battery. Attorney Fosnes
I in handling our eide of the case did so
in his usual able manner and his ad.
dress to the jury was an eloquent and
brill ant effort. Itprobably presented
our side of the case in stronger light
than oil the evidence put togeth' r.
While it's true the suit was made for
/ q, 900 he only asked for q verdict of
*Sl, 900. Mr.. F. snes received words 81
praise and commend alton for the able
manner in which he tried the case q, d
for his mastery effort in his address
TO the jury. @@s s -. 1s: 4 + s=.J s.=.s ~
When the defense rested tbs judge
sail he would instruct the jury to
bring in . verdict for the plant f
which he ais made in his final charge,
I 30 slso stated IN substance that while
1 thisssuit VAS brought against Nam
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-09
Holiday
Suggestions

We can't say much about our Holiday Lne-we feel
that we can't do it Justice. We want you to come
and see it, not once but several times We don't care
whether you come to buy or not.you will be just as
welcome if you come to look you haven't decided
rather proud Of the gifts we have co|ectednot those
merely for show but those that are sensible and use
full. We going to try and have plenty Of things
going in our holiday display for the amusement Of
you and the little folks. We hope to you all Often
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-09

We have beautiful line of Toy
Books for all ages at prices that
defy competition.
Doll Carts and Buseies, Doll Shoes
erry-Go-Rounds
Flying Machines
Crokinole Boards from 79c up
Archarena and Carrom Boards
Just the thing to amuse the boys
and girls and keep them home
nights.
GAMES
ofevery description, such as Finch,
The Pit, etc.
Little Trunks filled with Blocks,
nice for the dolls clothes
Little Beds in wood and iron
Cradles and High Chairs for dollie
The Daisy Air Gun that holds 1000
shots REPEATER also others that
hold 800 shot and single shot.
All at a price that is bound to
sell them.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-09

Real Wool Covered Sheep just the
thing for the little tots
Flannel and Felt covered Cats. Dogs
and al kinds Of snInsIs
Hot Air and Meehsnlcsl Toys Of every
description
Imported osliows Toys Of Dlrds, Cats,
Dogs, etc.
WOOD rows and wood Toy Furniture
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-02-16

Rurnetts Vanilla Extract has outlived
criticism. 1t is the finest and purest vanilla
extract that can be bought. Once tried, al
ways used.