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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17

While the Hamburg is not looked
upon as profitable table fowl on ac-
count OF small size, It must be re-
membered that the bones are rela-
lively smaller thar in most breeds.
thus giving large proportion OF
flesh.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17
Resemblance.

La Mont Made terrible blunder
today. Saw man in rubber suit
and cap and asked him If he was a
sewer cleaner.
La Moyne-Who was he?
La Montt-Millionaire chauffeur.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17

Storekeepers report that the extra
quantity, together with the superior
quality of Defiance Starch makes it
next to impossible to sell any other
brand.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17
Similar but Different.

81 say, old man." queried Shortun.
4can you let me have $40 for a day?"
NO replied Longleigh, "but | can
let you have 81 for 10 days."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17
Encouraaement.

He--f should kiss you, but | am
afraid you would set the dog on me.
She (patting the dogs head)-Poor
beast! he has lost all his teeth
Smart Set.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17
A EIipnant Child.

"Jane, you vex me dreadfnlly. When
that very rich Mr.. Squintum tried to
talk to you last night you gave him
the cold shoulder.
SWELL. the other shoulder was no
warmer, ma"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17

Dealers say that as soon as q GUS
toner tries Defiance Starch 1t is Inn
possible to sell them any other cold
water starch. 1t can be used cold
or boiled.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17

"Have you heard the latest? Browns
wife has run off with his chauffeur"
Mercy, what pity! He was such
good chauffeur! Brown will never be
able to replace him."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17

The fossil coral of the Fiji islands
is the best building stone in the world.
When first cut it is almost as soft as
cheese, but it solidifes in the air until
it is as hard as granite.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17
Temnus Eunlt.

He--Be candid. and tell me when
you want me to go.
She-It's couple Of hours too late
for that.-Smart Set.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17

Mrs. q. w
Fooks OF Sails
bury. Md. wife
OF @. w.
Fooks. sheriff
OF Wicomico
county. says:
7 9 u II cred
W IT h kidney
complaint for
eight years.
It came on me
gradually. 4
felt tired and
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17
Left over from last Wear.

Larry-Bedad, Rafferty, won thot
turkey in the rifle down at Mahoole's!
Thot's phwat OF call luck.
Denny-Yis, tough luck.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17
Blood coruuscIes.

A drop OF blood which might hang
from the point of needle contains
about 100000 red fiattened COZ.
puscles.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17
Very panuer.oua,

Sandy-I saw Dusty running from a
danger sign this morning.
Cinders-Was it at a railroad cross
irg?
Sandy--Yes, an 1t said: Zone Hun
dred Workingnen Wanted"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17
His OnInion,

Singleton wonder why Eve made
her debut while Adam was asleep?
Wederly-She was probably waiting
for chance to go through his peck
cts.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17

Pisces Cure is the best medicine we ever used
for all affections OF the throat and lungs-WM
O. ESDsLEY, vanburen, Ind. Feb. 10, 1900
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17

The average Of suicides is less in
ireland than in any country In the
world.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17

At the Church of the Sacred Heart,
in Paris, twenty-twoton bell is toll
ed by electricity.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17

The decision for the right Is always
more difficult than the doing of It.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17
Only the Youna These Days

Hes blase fellow, isn't he?"
"Oh. not at all. He's outgrown
that"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17

HOUsEKEEPERs, ATTENTION
Try package OF Russ Bleaching Blue and
you will use no other. l0c at grocerS.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse
In the Children's Home in New York, cure
Constipation, Feverishness, Bad Stomach.
Teething Disorders, move and regulate the
Bowels and Destroy Worms. Over &c, 900 tes-
timonials. At all Druggists. Csc. Sample
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17
Mother Gray,s Sweet Powders 70,

A man begins to go down the mo.
ment he ceases to look up.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17

Half Of iife,s sorrow is but weeping
over weeds.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17

A small door may lead to large
room
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17

How are you. old fellow? Are you
keeping strong?"
No; only just managing to keep out
If my grave"
ooh! I'm sorry to hear that!"-Il-
Illustrated Bits.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17

G JOHNNY DRUMMER"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17
ON THE "DuDE" rEAlN.
Johnny Drummer, Who Is Side
Tracked to let the Limited Go
BY, Expresses His Sentiments
Regarding That Superb
Train.

at has been my dream Of joy supreme
To ride in plush and velvet splendor
Parlor car for a swell tailender
Platform fenced with swell brass fender
On the Regular Limited Train
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17

qualities, of many generous and TO
mantle virtues.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-25
DIED OF
BLOOD
POISONING.
Joseph F. Mi|Iette'S Demise
Claimed TO Have Been Due
10 q Brutal Assault.

Joseph S. Millette, "a years old. Is dead
at Pawtucket, OF blood poisoning. which
resulted from wounds inflicted on April
sth by men whose identity has not yet
been definitely established.
Mrs. Millette, wife OF deceased, Is dan
gerously Ill of blood poisoning contracted
while unrsing her husband. The police
arrested Thomas Fox OF Woonsocket and
Thomas Mccarthy OF Central Falls, both
OF whom were held on charges OF assault,
The result OF the autopsy having been
announced. Chief OF Police Rice said that
the warrants would undoubtedly be
charged to manslaughter.
Miliette went out to buy Tobacco on
April 9Th. at 10 o'clock, and returned
four hours later in pitiable condition
His head was cut and bruised terribly
and he was suffering from loss of blood
He said that he had been set upon by two
men.
]. Fred Miller son OF the deceased
states that his father mentioned Nc
Carthy as being one OF the assailants.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-25
kNDERSONVILLE PARTY.
II VIII Leave Providence Tuesday Night and
Return Sunday.

Although the Andersonville party to
dedicate the Rhode Island monument to
the states sons who died in the Confed-
crate prison at that place during the Civil
war will leave here next Tuesday night.
the plans are not yet completed and con-
siderable remains to be done yet before
matters are Strengthened out.
The commission has had considerable
trouble with the railroad people over Sc
curing cars and at noon today II was not
known what cars the party was 10 have.
The cars originally assigned are now In
President Roosevelt's train out West.
The route has been laid out as follows:
Leave Providence at S:21 on the Federal
express. Tuesday evening arrive at
Washington at 1892 Wednesday morning
where stop OF FIVE hours will be made.
Andersonville will be reached at 1880 y.
m. Thursday and the monument at once
dedicated
The return will be made at 1881 We'd
nesday night. Seven hours will be enjoy
ed In seeing the sights In Augusta, Geor-
gia, and Richmond will be reached a n.
m, Saturday. and the party will have
eight hours I'm Richmond, and nearly two
hours In Washington. The party will ar
rive home at Sac Sunday morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-25
CRUISER COLORADO.
Powerful New Vessel Launched From the
Cramps Yard al Philadelphia, Today.

Philadelphia. April 25--The cruiser. Col
orado, which Is to be launched here to-
day, is OF a new class OF vessels added to
cruiser OF the frst-class, yet she bears
the name OF a state, an honor formerly
only accorded battleships. Coupled with
tremendous battery power she has the
speed OF an ocean liner
The vessel Is 502 feet long. 50 feet six
inches wide with a draught OF "a feet
six inches Her speed requirement calls
for 30 knots an hour for four consecutive
hours. She is fitted with twin screws,
twin triple expansion engines which must
develop 1000 indicated horse power.
All OF the armor is Of the best improved
KruppiZed type. The water line region
Is guarded by a seven and a half foot
belt reach from bow 20 stern. Amidships
for a distance OF 2i4 feet abreast the en-
gines, boilers and magazines. the belt has
a maximum thickness of six inches. For
ward and aft this belt will have a uni
form thickness OF 3la inches.
Five-inch armor will surround the SIX
inch guns at the four corners of the su-
perstructure on the main deck. The four
eght-inch guns are mounted on two bal
anced turrets with slanting faces, having
armor six and eie inches thick. A belt
OF cellulose extending from bow TO stern
above the protective deck. will automati'
cally plug all shot holes, admitting water
The lighting force OF the Colorado II
centered principally in two batteries Sh'
will carry main battery Of four up to
date eight-inch and I4-lnch rapid fire
rifles: a second battery or IS 14-pounderi
and l. three Founders and supplement
al force OF eight ne-pounders, two fielC
pieces, two machine guns and six auto
matte guns for service on the bridges anC
in the tops.
The eight-inch guns are designed TO fir'
once every 80 seconds and the slx-inci
guns are expected 10 fire three times {
minute.
The contract price of the Colorado wa.
So $50 Ooo
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-25
EXPERTS
TESTIFY
FOR CARR
He Is Suing American LocOmO.
tive Company for $4,000
for Personal Injuries.

Trial OF the case in which Peter F.
Carr is suelng the American Locomotive
works. by his father. for $4,000 damages,
for terrible burns and injuries received
by alleged negligence OF the defendant
company. was continued today before
Judge Wilbur and a jury.
The plaintiff introduced two experts
on piping and valves, Of whom Thomas
q. Murphy. a plumber. was the first to
testify. lie told OF various sorts OF valves
in use and how a safety catch Is put on
10 prevent the steam from coming out
by unscrewing on when under pressure.
Enoch Turner. a man having 80 years
experience with boilers. engines and
valves, was the second expert and ex-
nmined several sample valves put in as
exhibits explaining their construction
relative 70 their safety under pressure.
Exhibit A, n needle valve which the
plaintiff submits as similar to the one
on the rivet heater controlling the fuel
supply This Mr.Turner said was one
I'm which the steam could be unscrewed
and removed freely. 1t was not safe
valve TO use when combustible fluid is
forced through it under pressure, the
witness stated. When asked about sec
ond valve which was exhibited the wit
ness stated II was the same sort or
valve as the first but it had catch which
would prevent II being unscrewed ana
even when the threads were stripped IL
would hold This valve. he said, was safe
for controlling oil under pressure In his
estimation and IL cost very little more
than the other one.
When asked how many plants he had
visited In his fifty years experience
where valves OF the first type were used
under pressure he stated he recalled
none.
John w. Hogan apepars for the plain
tiff and w. A. Morgan for the defense.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-25
| 3bOT @ Is.ils, Notes

Journeymen Plumbers Local No. 2S met
last evening In the auditorium OF the
Labor temple at S:40 with President T..
IA. Kehoe presiding. The hall was well
filled and considerable important business
came up for transaction The various
committee reports were most encourag-
ing aud showed general progress all along
the line
The sick list has now but two names.
an unusually small number. The prop
osluon received from the Master Plumb
crs came up Tor consideration and today
Ca report Of last nights action viii be for
warded 90 the Master Plumbers for thcir
cousiderd tiou.
After some dohberntion the firm OF j.
W. Hunt, Chestnut street. was placed on
tho unfair list. and union men will stay
away from the shop tiIl tho trouble Is
settled.
Next Friday evening an important
meeting Will be held and several special
matters are 20 come up for action All
members ere requested 90 he present
BREWERY WORKERS CONFERENCES
Brewery Workers Local Nos fl4 and
~ meet in conference with the Master
brewers az o'clock this afternoon I'm tho
ohice 81 the Iianley brewery. The con-
| uact between the union brewery work
eis ahd the master brewers expires MAY !
and ~ the conference this afternoon
president John Wise ~ Local ia will
I present new Cuntract for the Master
/ brewers consideration.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-25
TWO LOCAL CONCERNS.
Are Among the Number That Withdrew From
National Structural Steel Association.

Boston. April 25.-The New England
manufacturers and directors OF structural
steel work have withdrawn from the ma
tional association recently formed by sc
concerns In various parts OF the country.
The reason for the step II not announced.
The New England members of the Ma
tional association which withdrew In a
body are: Eastern Bridge and Structural
company. Worcester; Boston Bridge
Works. Boston: New England Structural
company, Everett. q. w. and +. Smith
Iron company. Boston; Chelmsford Foun-
dry company, Boston; ]. r. Croft 81 Co.
Boston: Megquier a. Jones Co. Portland
Me-; Boston Steel and Iron company
Boston; James II Tower Providence.
Builders Iron Foundry, Providence;
Springfield Construction Co, Springfield.
The National association was formed
for the purpose OF securing and preserv-
ing equitable conditions between employ
ers and employees will be properly pro-
tected.
At the meeting 1t was agreed that labor
disputes affecting any firm or firms with
in the association should. II necessary. be
Its decision TO be accepted by the firm
or firms involved in the dispute.
The New England members are not
ready TO give out a statement as 10 their
action. While they admit that they have
withdrawn. those who would say any
thing further declared that the reason
would be made known In due time. Others
did not care to discuss the matter at all.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-25
OPERATED IN
BOSTON And
NEWPORT.
George, Alias Stanley Secured
Goods in Both Places by
Fraudulent Methods.

Henry George, alias Philip B. Stanley.
who was arrested here on Thursday. for
looting two rooms at Hope College.
pleaded guilty TO four charges of larceny
OF clothing and other personal effects,
proves to have been quite thief.
A Boston Inspector came here last even
ing and identified a lot of new shirts, silk
hose ETC., stolen or obtained by fraud
from shopkeepers I'm that city.
Also clothing that had been stolen from
a room at the '"rech" school
Also two very expensive silver backed
hair brushes marked r. G.. s., which be-
longed to a young man by the name or
Shaw, a member OF the old and wealthy
family Of that name.
Today Chief Richards came here from
Newport and recovered a rain coat, val
ued at S25.
George ordered this In the name of
Richard q. Shaw and had the sleeves
lined with silk that he might slip the
garment on more easily In case his vale'
was not with him.
The garment wss sent TO his room ano
he nonchalsntly remarked that he woulo
| a check for the BILL The next day he
| skipped with the coat.
While George was in Neport he trav-
| eled with some of the best young mer
| of the place. who took him 10 be MIL
! lionaire's son.
Chief Richards also recovered an ex-
| pensive stick pin belonging to one OF the
| Newport swells. Also a valise. which was
George belongs In Pennsylvania His
| right name is Campbell. lie Is slick
liar as we'll as n thief. In referring 70
| the elegant repouse silver backed haiI
| him by a friend now dead and as re-
| membrance of their friendship.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-25

ON SHORT
Strike.
National Worsted Mil Opera
tives Demand an Increase
Of so Cents a Week.

The spinners OF the National and
Providence worsted mills, branches OF the
American Woolen company went on
short strike this forenoon for an increase
in pay and were told 10 30 back to work
and the increase would be granted.
About 10 O'Clock this forenoon the
spinners In the mills left their work and
marched 10 the Office In a body, demand
ing an increase I'm wages from $3.50 a
week to SiO.5O. the latter being the stand
ard price paid In the independent mills
I'm Olneyville.
The spinners state that after making
their demand they were told 20 go back
to work. and even II they didn't make
S1050 a week IL would be paid them.
At the office II was stated that the
affair was disposed OF pleasantly, every
thing settled TO the satisfaction of all
and that the spnners would be back to
owrk Monday morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-25
ANNUAL ROLL CALL.
Members Of the Jefferson Street Baptist
Church Answer TO Names.

The Jefferson Street Baptist church
held its 56th annual roll call last evening
and a large number Of the members were
present. with both young and old
Rev. Mr.. Livingston opened the exer-
cises with short address. hymn was
sung by the congregation. and selection
from the Bible was read by the pastor.
Prayer was offered by Deacon ttnney.
after which the choir sang an anthem.
The pastor then made a short but very
helpful address. encouraging the members
to take n more active part In the church
work and mentioning the many opportu-
mites which are overlooked by those who
are anxious to be OF service. yet are un-
able to find satisfactory work.
The calling of the roll brought out a
good percentage OF responses. many of
those not being able TO responde In per-
son answering by letter
After the calling OF the roll Rev. j. A.
Haincr and III. II. Horton made short ad-
dresses. Musical selections were given
by The church choir. Miss a. Remington
and Mr.. j. Adams rendering a very
charming duet and Mrs. Il. G. Williams
contributing several solos.
The social hour which followed the ex-
ercises proved a pleasant feature ano
served TO renew many friendships.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-25
N GGiIS Of LENS.

The steamship ST. Paul from southamp-
ton was sighted off Nantucket shortly be-
fore noon today
A. NJ Bearlein won the amateur recduet
championship at the Queens club at Lon
don today. defeating the holder. II. II.
Miles by TO 2.
A large meteor was seen last night
shooting through the heavens immediate
ly north OF Portland, ore. The meteor re-
sembled a huge mass OF red hot iron and
IL did not appear TO be far above the
arth. Hundreds OF people observed It.
The big grain elevator and hay shed
owned by G. ID. Prescott and situated
near the Boston and Maine depot at
Greenvile, n. H., was burned this morn
ing. causing a loss OF $4,000
Advices from Morocco say the consuls
at Tetuan and Ceuta have warned tne
foreign residents TO be ready to leave at
a moments notice
J. Pierpont Morgan has sent his check
for 500 TO the committee OF the Pough-
keepsle and Highland Rowing association
to be used In paying the expenses OF tho
arrangements for the collegiate boat
race, to be held here In June
Winston Churchill. the novelist. has re-
signed his commission as colonel on the
star or iONtfnOT N0nuU1 y BafnelutT pl
New Hampshire. and the resignation has
been accepted. The reason given for the
resignation is pressure OF professional
work No appointment to all the va
cancy has as yet been made.
After more than 20 years spent In chart
table work Mrs. Annio Shipman. widow
OF Dr. George Il. Shipman, Is dead at the
Foundllng's Home in Chicago. OF which
she had been superintendent since the
death OF DIR. Shipman. ten years ago.
She was - years of age. but remained
I'm active management OF the institution
until seized with pneumonia two months
ago.
The reconstruction OF the famous Cam
panile OF St Mark at Venice. which fell
tc the ground July 10. 1872 after standing
for over a thousand years. was COM
menced today by the laying OF the found
alton stone by the Count or Turin. repre-
senting King Victor Emmanuel The pict-
uresaue ceremony was attended by the
ministers. number OF prelates and by
the civil and military authorities. An
enormous crowd OF people was present
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-25
HER ADJOURNMENT APPROACHING.

Berlin. April 25-A Munich dispatch
SAYS the accouchment OF the former
Crown Princess Louise OF Saxony l. ex-
pected within a fortnight and that a
court official a physician and nurses have
arrived at Llndau. Lake Constance. from
Dresden. having royal orders TO bring the
child TO Dresden three weeks after ITS
birth.
II Is authorltatively stated that the
Grand Duke OF Tuscany. father OF Prln-
cess Louise recently became reconciled
TO her. but decided IL was best that she
should not live at Salzburg out OF consld-
crailon for her Younger sisters.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-25
A new
BUSINESS
BLOCK.
Work on Fine Six Story Struc.
turo for Caesar MISCh viii
be Begun at Once.

A new business block is about TO be err
ected In the southsrly side OF Westmin-
ster street between the Public market
and the Empire theatre by Mr.. Caesar
Mlsch the well known clothier.
The building will have a frontage OF
SS feet on Westminster street. depth
of ISL feet on Swanson gangway and a
frontage OF 3S feet on Chapel street 1t
will be stories high rising TO height
OF 50 feet above the sidewalk. The first
and second stories OF the Westminster
street front together with the return
front on Swanson gangway will be entire
ly Of iron and plate glass, and the upper
stories will be OF red pressed brick with
white terra Gotta trimmings.
The remaining fronts viii be or red
body brick with granite trimmings The
first second and basement stories the en-
tare width OF the building and TO n depth
be used by Mr.. Misch in his business.
while the remaining portion OF these
same stories win be used In connection
with the Empire theatre.
The third, fourth and fifth stories VIII
be divided into suites OF offices, while
the sixth floor win be left unfinished at
present 10 be divided in such manner
as tenants may desire. The bullcing
will be finished throughout in thorough
~ first class manner and will be supplied
with all the conveniences OF the modern,
up TO date business block. ample elevator
service viii be provided and modern
plumbing installed.
The building will be heated throughout
with steam, and lighted with electricity.
This building when completed will add
another to the rapidly increasing num-
ber OF business blocks in this city and
will mark the progress OF business up
Westminster street.
Messrs. William r.. Walker &Son are
the architects OF this building. and con-
tractors are as follows:
General contractor. Lewis j. Pierce OF
Providence: contractor for heating. The
Samuel Jackson CO.. OF PGwtucket; con-
tractor for plumbing, ID. +. Holmes &
Co., OF Providence. Work will be begun
upon the building at once and II will be
pushed forward for an early completion