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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-23
CLEANING
UP HIS
DISTRICT
Capt. Merrill Rounds Up a Lot
Of OIsreputabIs People and
Closes Two Shady Houses.

Capt Merrill and some OF the officers OF
the 7th police station made raid, last
night, cleaning out two houses on Gadsen
and one on Lavina street. which bore
very unsavory regulations as the resort
OF lewd women, bad men and thieves.
They found the houses in a shocking
condition as TO filth and young children
that were almost naked and suffering for
want OF food.
II was necessary TO send to the station
for blankets 10 wrap the little ones in be-
fore they could be removed from the
houses.
At 80 Godsen street George Clough and
Harriet +. Angel were arrested for
keeping a disorderly house. Mrs. Anglers
daughter Sarah s. Angel, 16 years OLD,
was taken as n lewd and wanton.
Cora Keene was taken from II Gadsen
street for keeping n disorderly house.
Lillian Miller and Annie Potter were
taken from 2l Lavina street as lewd and
wanton persons.
The children were today taken In
charge by Agent Thurber OF the anti
cruelty society.
The three young women pleaded not
guilty OF being lewd and wanton In speech
and behavior and were held I'm $500 for
trial next Friday.
The others were held In 1900 each for
trial. Friday, for keeping houses OF Ill
fame.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-23
WRECKED
YB SLIDE
OF ROCK
Train From Atlanta for Wash
Ington Met With Accident.
Tramp Lost His Life.

Atlanta, Ga, March 23.-A Southern
Railway passenger train which left this
city for Washington at midnight is re-
ported to have been wrecked at Toccoa,
Ca. so miles north OF this city. One
person Is reported killed and sew
eral more or less seriously injured. Half
the train turned over.
Further details cannot be obtained.
Washington. March 23.-Advices re-
eeived at the Southern Railroad offices
here state that the accident was unavod-
able. The train was approaching a cut
and slide of rock occurred just as the
engineer blew the signal for a road cross
ing The watchman stationed In the cut
started at once to flag the train. but had
only gone 100 yards from the cut when
the train crashed into the obstruction a
tramp was Killed and the engineer and
firemen were badly injured. The acct
No passengers are reported hurt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-23
BULLS AND BEARS.

Wall Street. March 23.-Opening prices
OF railroad stocks were fractionally below
saturdays closing with Union Iacino
making an exceptional loss OF point
st. Paul and few Of the local fractions
and Iron and Steel stocks were slightly
better. Trading was quiet and not very
we'll distributed
Traders sold the Paclfcs and trans
Continentals. and their weakness served
TO drag down the general market. South
ern Pacific and Canadian Pacific lost a
point and there was considerable pressure
against Atchison, Rock Island and Balti-
more and Ohio. Mexican Central ad-
vanced to % on large dealings. whilo Con-
solidated Gas, General Electric, North
American and Anaconda yielded 1 and
III.
Prices of stocks receded steadily on
small offerings and by noon number Of
the speculative favorites were ruling a
point or more below last weeks close.
Professional operators professsd to be
disappointed at the lack OF response TO
saturdays bank statement and tho gen.
eral easier money conditions and sold the
market. An urgent demand for Southern
Pacific developed just before noon and
the stock rapidly rose from 63k 10 IS.
with spread from 63i1 to SAY on one
transaction OF 100 shares. Bonds were
irregular
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-23
FIWTUXET VALLEY.

The Ladies' auxiliary Of the IS. Peter
and Paul T. A. and r. society held a
sacred concert in Temperance hall. Clyde.
last evening and a fair sized audience
was present The following program
was rendered: overture. Miller's orches-
ira; vocal duet, Misses Nellie Haniey
and Bella Hackley; exercise. ~ children.
reading. Miss Alice McGil: piano duet.
Victor and Joseph Lawrence. Laura
Moan: piano solo. Master Victor Law
renee: dialogue. girls. song, Mathew
McCabe: selection, orchestra.
George NJ. Urquhart formerly foreman
OF the print finishing room at tho Clyde
Print works. severed his business rela-
tions with the concern on Saturday, and
Saturday afternoon he was visited by
a number OF his employees and was pre-
sented with beautiful silver service.
Today he began his duties rs foreman
OF the finishing department OF the Uni
ted states Finishing Co.'S. works at
Sterling. Conn.
Mizpoh circle. the Kings Daughters
met with Mrs. Richard Andrews OF Far
ris on Saturday afternoon.
Several candidates were baptized at the
Phenix Baptist church. last night with
appropriate exercises.
saturday night at the Apponaug Bap-
tist church an entertainment was given
which was we'll attended. As each en-
tered they were presented with bow of
ribbon of different colors and combina-
tiou urrr- Mt the conclusion OF the prog
ram the gentlemen searched out the lady
whose color correspondcd with thor own
and played the part of individual enter
tainer during the serving ~ refresh
ments The program az rendered was
as follows: plano solo, Miss Annie Gar
diner: reading. Miss MAY Hayes OF Prow-
dence: reading. Miss Alice Churchill:
reading Bertha Northrup OF Norwood; (;
soprano solo. Miss Mary Davis Of Clyde /;
reading Miss Churchill. vocal solo. Miss
Alice Putnum; reading. Mise NJ. Hayes.
The entertainment was under the dir
ection Of n committee composed OF Mrs
Wilds and Mics Lille Budlong
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-23

The United Bartenders Local No. 2Ss.
met Sunday afternoon with a good sized
attendance present.
II was voted to send a representation
10 the National Bartenders' conference
TO be held IN Philadelphia Messrs
John Hayes, Peter Bowen, and James
McCarron were elected delegates to the
conference.
The APPLICATIONS for membershi are
coming in very fast. ten new members
were admitted at yesterdays meeting
Joseph McElroy's saloon on Charles
street was taken off the unfair list
TRANSFERS LOCAL 1S0
brotherhood OF teamsters and helpers,
Local No. $50, held an important meet
ing yesterday at 2:30 p. m. In its nall at
76 Dorrance street.
President william Fl. Worran presided.
and there was a big majority OF the men,
bers present.
The report OF the ball committee was
most favorable and the teamsters ball
TO be held in Music hail. April 24th, will
be a big success judging from the eager
ness with which the tickets have been
bought up.
Fifteen new members were received
and several have submitted applications
lxsu sql ~ psllImpv eq 6lqeqoId IIrM pue
meeting.
After the regular order OF business
had been transacted. the wage schedule
came up for discussion.
The yearly contract with the coal deal
ers which originated last year has al
most expired and the scale to be sub
mitted at the conference between rep
resentatives of the teamsters and the
coal dealers was decided upon yesterday.
1t is understood that there are no i'm
portant changes in the scale to be sub
mitted and there will probably be no de-
lay In ratifying this years contract.
Arrangements for the mass meeting to
be held under the auspices OF the United
Brotherhood OF Carpenters and Joiners.
OF America, are proceeding smoothly and
the speakers secured are all men OF ma
tional prominence in the labor move
ment.
Frank Duffy. general secretary Of the
United Brotherhood OF Carpenters and
Joiners will be the speaker OF the even
ing.
James r. Archibald, chairman OF the
district council OF the Painters union in
New York city. and one OF the best
hHewH labor speakers In the east will be
present.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-23
WHAT PROFESSOR scovILLE SAYS
A New Departure In Food Advertising.

A New Departure In Food ADVERTISING.
Prot Wilbur l.. Scoville. leading chem
ist OF the Massachusetts, College ~ Phar-
macy and a member of the national com
mittce having I'm charge the revision Of
the United states Pharmacopoeia. has
just completed a thorough analysis OF the
well known cereal Force" having made
his investigation NJ the request of the
manufacturers ~ tho article Knowing
the purity and healthfulness of Force"
and realizing the enormous value ~ such
Information To the consumers of the food.
the Force Food company has arranged
for analysis from the leading chemists
~ the United States. Prof Scoville who
was selected for the work In Boston. made
his purchase Or The food IN several Bos-
ton stores. his only instructions from the
manufacturers being to secure unbroken
packages. Ills report. Just completed. l.
az follows
"At your request ! have purchased In
the stores Of Boston the cereal known
as Force and have subjected the food
60 careful analysis. I find TO be abso-
mtely pure.
WILBUR I. SCOVfLLE,
Prof of Theory and Practice of Phar-
macy. Mass College ~ Pharmacy.
Prof sccville has alse been invited by
the manufacturers 10 inspect the mills al
Buffalo and the method Of manufacture.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-23
FORMER GOV. TAFT I'LL.
He Has Been Seriously Sick Since Last
Friday, but Is Better Today,

Former Governor Royal c. Taft is Sc
riously IN az his residence on Waterman
street. probably from troubles in his di-
gestive organs. although his attending
physician. Dr Edward +. Walker. IL not
perfectly satisfied az 10 this.
Governor Taft was taken sick last Fri
day night and DR. Walker was called.
The patient was dangerously ifl during
Saturday. and In fact up 20 this morning.
and Dr. J. W. G. ELY was called In con-
sultation.
This morning. however. there was
considerable Improvement and az noon he
was quite comfortable. although not out
OF danger.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-23

The following vessels have entered this
harbor during the "a hours just passed:
Steamer Bay Queen, Fall River and re-
turned steamer City of Newport. New
port and returned; steamer Spartan from
Philadelphia. Winsor line; steamer
Larchmont, JOY line: steamer City Of
Fall River, Providence line; steamer
Sycamore. Fall River and returned i've
masted schooner Nathan T. Palmer. con-
signment OF coal; tug Reliance, with
barges Marvin. Brunswick. Bouyant and
Barnegat, from New York: tug Dewitt G.
WINS. from New York steamer Droth-
wing Sophia. Captain Rakstrom. from
Blythe. England. with $3.50 tons soft coal.
steamer Dom. Captain Nielsen, from
Hull. with 1900 tons soft coal
Sailed-Tug Boxer with barges Baker
and one other. for Baltimore: tug g. w.
Morse, with barge Pilgrim. Philadelphia: :
tug Dewitt G. Ivins and tug NJ Moran,
with the English tramp steamer usher" 4"
10 New York schooner Lucy III. Russell.
for Newport News: steamer Chatham. NJ.
and NJ. line. for Norfolk and Baltimore.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-23
The SHIPPING COMBINE,
BaIfOur announces That the Formal Agree
ment viii Soon Be Ready for Signatures.

London, March 23-President Gerald
Balfour OF the board OF trade announced
in tho House OF Commons today that
n formal agreement between tho govern
menS and the International Mercantile
Marine company, on the general lines,
which he announced at Sheffield IN Sep
tember, would be ready for signature be-
LnEG- -I>a2tGr--
In speech AT Sheffield Sept. 20. Mr..
Balfour said an agreement had been
made with ]. Plerpont Morgan under
which British vessels I'm the shipping
combination would remain British not
merely nominally. but In reality. A ma
iorty OF the directors OF the combination.
Mr. Balfour added. were TO be OF British
nationality, the vessels purchased I'm
Great Britain were 20 fly the British flag.
their officers were 20 be British, n rea-
sonable proportion OF their crews were
to be drawn from Great Britain and az
least half the tonnage hereafter 20 be
built for the combine was TO be con-
structed In British yards and fly the Bri-
tish flag.
Further I'm the event az tho combine
pursuing n policy hostile to tho British
mercantile marine. the British govern
ment was empowered 10 terminate the
agreement, which was for n period OF
twenty years and renewable by five
years notice from each party to Il.
Mr.. Balfour further remarked that II
was not desirable I'm the interest OF Great
Britain that tho Americans should re-
main without n considerable share IN
the Atlantic trade. but 70 was desirable
that the Inevitable development OF this
trade should occur with the least possi-
bic friction between the two peoples and
Il was the speakers earnest hope that
the arrangements he had announced
would, while safeguarding British inter
ests. prove tho surrst foundation OF last
ing friendship between tho two nations
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-23

President James Tansey presided and
there were present Secretary Albert Hlb-
bert, Treasurer whitehead Thomas
o'Donnell, Thomas Taylor and Joseph G..
Jackson of this city; Samuel Ross, Mat
thew Hart and John Waldron OF New
Bedford NJ. NJ. Mccarthy OF White Rock,
r. T.; Maurice Noonan. Lawrence: Jo-
eeph Grabowski, Chlcopee Falls Mass:
James Cliffe. Pawtucket, r. l., and ]. S.
Cartledge, Augusta, Me.
The meeting began at 10:30 and ad-
Journed at 12 O'clock for dinner. Nothing
was done at the morning session except
10 read correspondence and reports OF
committee. All the correspondence re-
lating TO the Lowell difficulty was read,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-23

The next regular meeting OF the Me-
chanlcal Engineers association will be
held tomorrow evening at s o'clock. At
this meeting Mr.. Julian G. Chase Of New
York will present paper entitled. Road
Locomotion..~
Mr.. Chase's experience In this work will
enable him TO present an instructive and
very interesting paper.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-23
Saa to the Northwest.

Only s33 Chicago to Portland,
Tacoma, Seattle, and many other
Pacific Coast points, every day till
April 80, 1908 One-way second.
class, colonist rates via the Chi
cago, Milwaukee and st. Paul and
Union Pacific line. or via the Chi
cago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Rail-
way and any one Of the several
excellent lines west of St. Paul.
Write for folder.
W. W. HALL, n, {. Freight and Pass'r igt.
36s Washington ST., Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-23
ONLY Y One
TAKEN OUT
ALIVE
Several Volunteer FIT0men Buried
Under Falling Wall WhIIeFIght-
ing Flames at Shelton, Neb.

Shelton. Neb., March PA falling wall
caught several volunteer fremen here to-
day. only one, Fred Colby, was dragged
alive from beneath the debris II is not
known how many others are buried under
the wall.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-23

including the telegram which Secretary
HILBERT received last night from Secre-
tary j. T.. Mcdonald OF the Lowell Tex
tile council which states that by a
unanimous vote the council decided 10
force the issue.
Discussion on the Lowell difficulty and
the situation I'm the yarn mills VIII take
place this afternoon and some action
will probably be taken.
BRISTOL MILL STRIKERS RETURN.
New Bedford, Mass, March 2.-The
BRISTOL mill weavers who have been on
strike for three weeks returned 10 their
looms this morning. on the conditions
mentioned Saturday.
Most OF the twister tenders In the Ben
nett mills. who struck work last week.
also went TO work this morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-23
ABOUT TOWN.

According 10 the city hall records Syl-
yester Fusco has attached the property
Of Attelio Spirito consisting Of real es-
tate on Swiss street for $1,000.
Tho Faithful Workers will hold cot
tage prayer meeting at the home ~ Mrs
A. NJ. A. Nestel. 10i Wilson street, Tues
day evening. at 7:4b O'Clock. Mrs. Nestel
Is member of the hand Of Faithful
Workers. She has been confined 20 her
home through sickness for number Of
weeks She had double pneumonia.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-23
ron OVER SIXTY YEARS

MRS. wINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP
millions of mothers for their children
while teething with perfect success. IL
oothes the child. softens the gums. al
lays all pain, cures wind collie. ana ls tne
best remedy for Diarrohea. II will relieve
the poor little sufferer immediately. SoId
by druggists In every part OF the woria
twenty-five cents a bottle. be sure An1
Isk for Mrs winsiow's Soothing Syrup"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-23
DEMURRER OyERRULED.

In the case OF vincenzo Lupon against
Michael Lubrano. which was heard on
the defendants demurrer 70 the plain
tins declaration IN libel suit. the ap-
peiirte division filed a rescript today
overruiing the demurrer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-23
STRIKE ENDORSEMENT
IS BEING DISCUSSED.
Executive Council of United Textile
Workers of America Holding a
Very important Meeting at
Fall River, Mass.

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF The
uNlTEp CITY Tt1ls
CONSIDERING THE APPLICATIONS
OF LOWELL TO EN-
ADVANCE WAGES AND THE PRO-
BEDFORD AND TAUNTON FOR LIKE
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-23
SUNNI Err TOURS.

Tours to New Hampshire. Maine and
Vermont begin about July 1. For in
formation call at THE NEWS Summer
Resort Bureau. Circulars free.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-23
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE pAy

Take Laxative Bromo -Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money N IL fails
TO cure. +. w. Groves signature Is ON
each box. 25c.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-23
MARINE REGISTER,

Tomorrow; Sun rises at 5:44, sun sets
at SOL. High tides at 4S5 a. m. and b;O2
p. m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-23
HOw's This =?

we orrer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case OF Catarrh that cannot be
r. ! CHENEY a CO, Toledo. o.
We, the undersigned. have known - y.
Cheney for the last Is years. and oelleve
,panss ctions and financially able to carry
cut any obligations made by their Arm;
wEsT q TRu Hh9iss"lss TiSn s,RNsN RRfNSsFNists; Z
MARVIN, Wholesale Druggists. To-
isdo. o
Halls catarrh Cure Is taken internally.
oous surfaces OF the system. Tesu-
moniais sent free. Price 75c. per bottlA
sold by all Druggists.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-23

TOO LATE TO BE CLASSIFIED.
gTRT. wANTED-(R -(RESTAURANTD. .
Olneyville Square.
ANY PERSON WHO WILL DISTRIB.
ute samples for -. daily should address
standard" Wells. Chicago. STEADY Po-
sition No Canvassing
WANTED-HOUSE TO HOUSE CAN
vassers Apply *" I. News Ofice
HORSE MANURE wANTED-sEND A
postal: will call. VIM. H. Bowen. North
Scituate. X. l.
wANTED-Two OR THREE t-NFUR-
nished rooms In respectable neighbor-
hood for light house keeping by colored
woman. Address giving particulars Mra
G., Box Pts, News Office.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-23
New York Stock Market.

Reported for The News BY ~. CURTIS
FLETCHER & CO. Banigan Building.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-07-30
Homund Stories.

County Superintendent, Sarah D..
Mercer uisited the summer schools at
Hofflund, Grinnell. Beaver Creek and
Drv Forks last week and reports them
all in Furnishing condition. She also
visited the Nesson district and APP
pointed school director to serve in the
place of Mr.. LsRerson. He being the
newly elected member of the board, but
could not qualify as he was not resi-
dent of the Nesson school district.
Miss Birdie Mathews and Miss Clara
Newton visited Miss Eva Martins at
Hofflund last week.
Ole Thorson and Aug Matteson went
across the river one day this week to
brand.
Mr.. and Mrs. .Hendrickson went to
Williston Tuesday.
Gust johnson is cutting his grain.
q. 8. Commissioner Hayes was IN
HoHund, Wednesday. z-~.z.-
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AUCTION.

I. The undersigned will sell at auction at the
stock yards at Towner on
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18th, 1908,
commencing at o'clock sharp, the following
live stock belonging to Gumelius Bros. Of
Towner, N. D.
55l head Of high grade cattle, 242 head of
COWS and heifers $50 head of calves, 10S year
ling heifers and steers. fifty 2 and year old
steers, s bulls, consisting of two Herefords,
two Poll Angus and two Short Horns, S6s head
of Shropshire grade sheep, $50 ewes, PIG lambs.
7 rams, IS weathers. "
The receiver reserves the right to reject any
or all bids. Terms cash. +
.. HORACE BAGLEY,
JAS, E. R Fed, Recover for Gumelius Bros.
Auctioneer. 3tS
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-07-30

The Minot Optic Ays that Major
Murphy has Just received his new stage
from the factory. TWAS constrncted to
order and ID complete ia every detail.
Il il equipped with three seats and y
rear trunk rack. Il is covered with
heavy black oil cloth resting on solid
frame work Of steel. The springs are of
the latest pattern which affords great
ease and comfort to the passengers
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-07-30

TAKEN UP.-By the subscriber near
Truax, on Twelve-mile hill, on July 18th
1908, one dark brown or black mare,
branded stirrup with bar underneath.
on left shoulder, weighs about 1000
pounds, has colt. The owner is re-
quested to prove property, pay charges
and take her away.
J. f. McK1vErT.
Truax, N. D., July IA, 1908.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-07-30

A matched game of base ball has been
arranged for between the Athletes of
WilIiston and Minot's crack nine, to
take place at Minot on Sunday next.
The Williston boys will leave here on
No. 2 Sunday morning, and will arrive
in Minot in time for breakfast and a
good rest before the game opens. The
game will be played for all there is in it.
viz: the championship of the northwest
and all the prize money that will be put
up. The gate receipts will be divided
between the two clubs. and spent in en-
PERTAINING the visitors. We understand
that quite number of W'lliston people
will accompany the Athletes to the
Gateway City to cheer them on to VIC
tory. =. --, 81 ...z.
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800 Reward.

Strayed from the subscriber, one bay
mare. star in face, Shire bred. one dark
brown mare, both three years old. and
branded 3 on left shoulder and 13
on right = shoulder. and one dark
brown mare years old, branded on
left shoulder. l will pay the above = re.
ward to any one giving Information that
will lead to their recovery.
HERMAN L. BREAUM.
Schafer, N. d., June 9, 1903.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-07-30
smoke .tWilliaton Boquet"
Wanted.

Proposals for cutting and stacking on
the meadow. about 200 tons of meadow
grass. Twill furnlsh all necessary ma
chinery aud one broke team. Any or
all bids may be rejected Address,
F. Curtis, Williston, n. d.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-07-30

TAKEN UPON, my pIace in Sec. 81 :,
Twp. l57, Range 80, on the east fork of
the Muddy, two sheep and two lambs.
Call and prove property ind pay costs.
L. Geo. Jaeger. Williston. N. D.