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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-15
Miss DoDGEs ADDREss.

MISS DoDGES ADDRESS.
Miss Dodge responded most happily
adding that she felt herself i'm the pres
ence of many Of her friends ana therefore
experienced unusual pleasure IN address,
ing them.
In Introducing her theme she gave some
Of the reasons for the existence OF the
testers or Clowns of Shakespeare ana
after reading that familiar extract from
Henry ". I'm which occurs the signlh-
cant passage, Unhappy low lie down
uneasy lies the head that wears acroWIl'
She said:
ON these few lines we unquesuonably
find the need of the rollicking, boisterous
clown or lester I'm the burdensome court
life of the ages now gone; this merry
role of the testers with devices 10 hgnten
the cares of state came early IN the uses
of the court, for far back In tradltlopdl
days when law was but outlaw wheh
kings felt ever obliged 10 keep ABOUT thelr
royal persons a body guard TO protect
their lives. and when the office OF the
/ kings faster was needed TO intermediate
! between the tempting Viands or the pan
| duet table and the royal palate
/ "In these times the kings sought diver
| sion from their apprehensions ana iears
I'm the funny men or men OF merry JestS,
who by their wit and humor begulled
| them and let them breathe erstwhlle their
Following these words OF explanation
| Miss Dodge dwelt I'm "A most eloquent anu
charming way upon the origin, history
and personal appearance of the court
testers from the very remote period Wheh
they were first introduced. Passing. then'
10 an intimate description OF the Jesters'
tho speaker introduced VIII Scroggn, lne
famous Jester of the court OF Henry VIZ,
who afterward became the Jester OF
Queen Elzabeth's reign.
That brilliant group OF testers VINO
came I'm under the Tudor dynasty ano
ended with the Stuarts, viz:WiH somers'
Master Haywood. Tarleton, Archibald
Armstrong and Killgren. were each de'
lightfully described and illustrated VIII
iuterpretative readings.
The grave digging scene In Hamlet IN
7 PRODUCING the grewSOme Jesters tHeTe "d'
most cleverely given, while the drynes'
and caustlcity Of "Touchstone' s. Wit wa
admirably portrayed by the lecturer an'
although the hour was late ere the ma
close OF the narrative yet not Tor an IN
stant aid the interest waver. and the ap
nlause which greeted Miss Dodge at ~
close gave abundant testimony TO IN
Measure she had given her hearers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-15
DIED

ARMSTRONG Suddenly, in this city. on
the l4th inst, Joseph r. Armstrong,
aged 90 years. months and IL days.
Notice Of funeral later.
BUcHHoLTz-In this city the 14th inst.
Moritz Buchholtz, aged 81 years.
Funeral will take place from his late
residence. No. 9S yeazie street. Saturday.
May 16. 1908. at 2:30 p. m Relatives and
friends respectfully invited TO at
tend.
cARD-In East Greenwich on the 18th
inst Mercy Ann. wife Of zebulus Card,
in the b6th year Of her age.
Funeral from ST Luke's church. Satur-
dav. May l6. at 2:30 p. m. Relatives and
friends invited TO attend without further &,
notice.
cRAMPLIN-In East Providence. on TIE
14th inst. Walter w, son Of John and
Roxina NJ. Champlin. In his 21th year
Notice Of funeral later.
cAEsTER-In Edgewood. on the lith
inst. Francis ID. Chester, aged 'S years
Notice of funeral later
FERousoN-In nis city. the 1ith inst.
John H. Ferguson. i'm his 36th year
Notice Of funeral later.
ooRHAM-In Bristol, r. l.. 18th inst.
Elizabeth McNutt, wife OF Lafayette
Gorham. aged co years.
Funeral Sunday. ,the 18th inst, NJ y.
m. at Bristol Relatives and friends i"-
/ vited to attend without further motto
Burial at North Burial cemetery. Bristol
! HANDY-At the Massachusetts Homoeo-
! pathic Hospital. Boston, "Wednesday:
May 12. Florence Y. Handy. daughter Oh
the late Henry s. Carpenter.
| Funeral from her late residence, East
/ Providence Centre. Saturday. at : p. m
/ AuRl EY-In this city. the 18th inst.
Margaret daughter of the late Thomas
and Margaret Hurley, in her Goth year.
Funeral will take place from her late
residence No. 56 Canton street SATURDAY.
NAV 1s at $50 a. IN. Services at Blessed
J Sacrament church at a. m relatives
and friends are respectfully invited to
attend.
RicHMoND-In this city. on the 14th
inst Walter. son OF knight G. and
Phebe a. Richmond, aged IL months.
Funeral at $3.50 p. m, saturday. the
1eth inst. al eO4 Angel street. Burial
private. Please omit flowers.
RYAN-In Ashton, on the 1ith inst, John
NJ. Ryan.
Funeral from his late residence. Mem
don road Ashton, Saturday. the lttn
inst. at S:15 n. m Relatives ana irlchuS
! are invited to attend.
sEAvoR-In this city. on the 1ith inst.
Marian L. daughter OF Thomas and
Jessie s. seavor, aged months and
days.
Funeral Saturday. tho 10th inst. at
, n. m. from her parents residence rear
iO3 South street. Relatives and friends
are invited to attend.
smITH-Suddenly in this city. 18th inst
Rosalle lie Roy. beloved wife OF Harry
Z. Smith.
Funeral Saturday. 10th inst. at p M
, from her late residence. iH Public street
Relatives and friends Invited to attend
sMITH-In this city on tho lith INST
>Carl Judson youngest child of tredericp
". and Bertha Smith, aged months
and % days.
Funeral services az his parents resi-
dence SOS Branch avenue. saturday atter
noon at o'clock Relatives and trlcnd'
are invited 20 attend.
wHITmORE-In this city, the ltth inst
Poniarnin v-hitmorc. in his S5th year.
Funeral private.
Worcester and Salem, Mass" paper
please copy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-15

The Iowa have resolved itself into decision TO
Republican principles that guarantee safety rather ha o
Democratic vagarics that invite disaster
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-15

Mr. Cleveland talk politics probably because to do
SO mghts"scare the fish
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-15

Grover Cleveland the only presidential candidate actually
engaged the business of fishing but there multitude OF
would be candidates who ndusay engaged in digging bait
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-15
CATHOLIC WOMAN'S CLUB HAS
A SPECIALLY INTERESTING MEETING

At the close of the business meeting
Miss Craig introduced the speaker oil the
evening ANNOUNCING as her subJecb
Dramatic Portrayal of Shakespeare
Tostnre
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-15

Although the Society of the Cincinnati hundred years
old yesterday does appear have produced hereditary
military that undermine the nations democracy
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-15

Opportunities for the work Of such organization the Civic
Federation multiplying There wide field for effort in the
line Of getting the employer and the employed together.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-15

would greater benefit the public than anything III the
muzzing line e has accomplished thus FAR.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-15
~<1 . = . . . O . = S>~p
! N)HAr OrHERsS !
/? MRB 81 YINc I
Gr.SS q . . . . % 90 as~8

"If IL be true that Mr. Clevelond is not
a candidate for the Democratic presldeh-
tial nomination. and ~ his sole purpose
I'm leaving his Princeton hermitage u
desire to break the hold which W. D.
Bryan has secured on the party organiza-
tion, the answer To the question. VINO Is
the candidate OF the reorganizersP VIII re-
main unanswered. milwaukee Sentinel
king Edwards visit 10 Holyrood Will
at any rate, enhance his popularity IN
Scotland and will perhaps lead even the
most Calcdonian OF them 10 stop lneII
cavilling over the question as TO whether
while in Scotland. he ought not 10 styie
himself Edward l rather than Edw'.'d
VII."-New York Commercial Advertiser'
"At present the hope is that some kind
OF government in Colombia will before
long ratlfy the treaty. After that Is oohe
the politicians there can be let TO strus-
gle over the money paid for the privileges
awarded this government, rendlng one an
other II they will for the United states
can then enforce it's purchased rights
with the strong hand If necessary. -Buf-
falo Courier.
Lets see; this latest $25000.oo0 clean
up of gold in Alaska is just about four
times what we paid Russia for the whole
Alaskan Outnt. Ana YET we ieSah WV
time when we used 10 be told that we had
got a frozen elephant on our hands up
there, and that it's output was nothing
but blubber. boston Herald.
"If a majority or two-thirds or the
state legislatures were TO unite In a re-
quest TO congress 10 submit an amend
ment for the election OF senator's by the
people the senate would pay no attention
10 the request A majority OF the sena-
tors are attached for personal or other
reasons 10 the present method OF cleo
ton. Chicago Tribune.
The federal Constitution, has existed
ia years without the need OF consutu'
| tional convention TO revise II. Such con
vention Will not be necessary now, but II
! will only be when almost all OF the re-
| auired two-thirds OF the states have de-
/ manded Il that the privileged senate vii
| be induced 10 yield 10 popular viii anc
| permit the submission OF an amendment
direct TO the states. The time Is doubtles!
not far distant when the twelve states
that have made the call will find eighteeI
more arrayed at their side. and the re
form will be assured. d."-Chicago RecoN
| Herald.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-15

Having succeeded muzzng the Pennsylvania press Mathew
Stanley Quay should his hand muzzng the dogs 1t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-15

7, Cures Colds, Coughs, Sore Throat, Croup, Infu-
enza. Whooping Cough. Bronchitis and Asthma.
A certain euro for Consumption IN fret Stages,
aud n euro relief IN advanced STAGES Use az once.
Non viii sec the excellent effect after taking the
arst uoso Sold by dealers everywhere. d. LGse
1gttica 20 cents and 30 cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-13
COLONEL BINGHAM REMOVED. General Gillespie Says It Was Not on
 Account of Dissatisfaction.

Washington February 12. - General Gillespie. chief of engineers and the au- thor of the order which replaces Colonel Bingham by Colonel Simons as superin- tendent of public buildings and grounds and master of ceremonies at the White House, has seen fit to correct an errone- ous impression that has gained currency to the effect that the change was made because of dissatisfaction expressed by the President with Colonel Bingham. The chief states that Colonel Bingham applied several months ago for relief from his present duties on the ground that he had served the usual term there
 The change could not. then be made and 1t was not until the present success sor to Colonel Bingham could be named. The change was not suggested from the White House according to General Gill lespie who made the order. but was in accordance with the rules of the service, which does not permit unlimited details of officers at one point. Colonel Bing ham himself asserts that he applied for transfer from Washington at the be- ginning of the winter solely on profess sional grounds and that his relations at the White House have been very pleas ant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-13
TO AMEND HOUSE BILL.
Senate Committee Active Over the
 Antitrust Measure.

Washington, February 12.-The senate committee on judiciary continued it's con- sderation of the trust question today, and after holding two sessions adjourned un- til tomorrow. The committee was espe- cially concerned today in an effort to so amend the Littlefield bill as not to make it burdensome to small corporations It practically Is the unanimous opinion of the committee that a bill should be en- acted into law, but there is much diff ference as to the phraseology to be em- ployed. There is also practical unanimity as to the desirability of making the pro- posed law apply to corporations which are capable of becoming oppressive in their operations and are not extensive enough to require close supervision.
 The committee is finding difficulty in defining a line of demarcation, but the members express the belief that a way will be found out of the difficulty. and that the bill will be so modified as to make 1t one serious upon small concerns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-13

Brazil Nuts-Per poiiud, l21.o. Pecans-Psr pound loo.
 Alrnonds--Per pound, lsc.
 English Walnuts-Per pound 13c. (raues--NRlaaa- neavy weights, psr ksr ss 6o; light weights. per keg. gs.a Cocoanuts--Fresh, per 100, S2.75d2 celcry-Per bunch, s0c
 Cranbsrries-Per box. s3 oc. Bananas = Per bunch eulls, 50d75c: straights. N. .2s91.b 50.
 Anples-Faney King, per barrel SOo; Ben Davis. fancy. ss.00; Ban Davis, choice, S2. .2562. .b0; Baldwins. SS.O0as.25. Dried Apples-california evaporated, %; sun. dried. ec.
 irish Potatoes-Per bushel. 75Qs0e. Sweet Potatoes--Per bushel sOa9oc. cabbage-Northern. soc; Mobile green, $1 .35 per crate.
 Onions- Per pound. 2c-
 Turnips-Rutab begas per pound, 1q1Ae. -Biack-eyed. per bushel. $2.25 Lima Beans-Per pound, g%c Navy Besns-Per busheL S2.6O9276 Raisins-Psr box, s1.7o.
 Garlic-Per pound. loc.
 Give OiI-Per gallon. s2.o0Q2.25. Spaghelti-Imoor.ed. per box, S2.00; do. nestle N.25.
 Macaroni-Imported, per pounds, 7sc; domestic. 6ikc.
 consarra-Per dozen. 75c.
 Roman Cheese-Pcr pound Soc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-13
cothran & Co.'s New Orleans Letter.

By Gilbert and Clay.
 New Orleans, February 12-Liyerpool cotton had an unexpecteofy favorable day. due doubtless to the continued good demand for spots, transactions in that department footing up 10000 bales. at un- changed prices, with the tone called firm. Ellison was said to have issued circular stating that indications pointed to a crop of Il 250 900 bales, and that at 5d the consumption would not exceed Il 000,oO0 bales. This circular was re- ferred to as being bullish, but If the de- tails are as outlined above, it Is some what the opposite. However the market is not disposed to take any individual ex- pressions seriously, and the character of trade reports now coming to hand make the labor of calculating the extent of con- sumption just as uncertain, if not more so, as estimating the crop. In the early trading here selling pressure appeared to liquidate accounts of timid longs which produced decided easiness for short time, but spots were sought with eager ness at this juncture doubtless with the Idea of securing substantial concessions from holders who refused to concede, and this fact caused a prompt recovery. The situation is influenced at the moment by three features, receipts. spot demand and level of prices As concerns the latter, the height of values have unouestionably discouraged support to some extent, though the demand for actual cotton even at the extreme advance shows no signs of dimution, and the receipts are only moderate. Thus the favorable points continue in evidence notwithstanding the pause in prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-13
IRON SITUATION
 IS ENCOURAGING
COKE Is STILL COMMANDING FAC TOR AND IRON AGE SAYS IT WILL CONTINUE TO BE FIRST CONSIDERATION.

Cleveland. O.. February 12.-The Iron the following to say of the iron market;
 Current orders in finished iron and steel and business in sight strongly reinforce the favorable forecasts for the year 1908 and account for the strength the pig iron market maintains in It's prolonged wait Coke Is still the commanding fac tor and will continue to be a first consid- eration in all attempts to estimate the re- lations of supply and demand in ore, pig iron and steel The Lake Superior ore trade is able quite accurately to estimate the one need of furnaces now using lake ore and those of new furnaces that ex- pect to start up this year. and the total has been put at thirty million tons for the twelve months ending April 30. 1904 but the past years furnace record shows that the coke supply is the determining element.
 Ore prices have not been made, and furnace men are not seeking to contract for ore. Mesabi producers prices for the 5000, 900 tons from that range that goes into the open market are likely to be 75 cents a ton higher than in 1902 and old range ores from % to 50 cents higher. In the past week there has been what seems the beginning of easier conditions in re- spect to fuel supply. But the furnaces In the Mahoning and Shenango valleys and the Pittsburg district are still threat ened with stoppage from the strike of limestone quarrymen. no settlement hay ing been reached. The foundry iron mar ket gives no promise of early change. Sales for the first half continue to be made, but buyers as a rule are not con- vinced that prices In the latter part of the year will not be lower. They see no risk in waiting, and on the other hand sellers have 80 large tonnage unde- livered that they have no need to force the situation. Foreign irons are some what higher, but firm prices have not stopped sales for it is evident that con siderable imports will be necessary through the first half of the year. Besse- mer iron is being bought for the second half with some variation In prices. A 10000 ton sale was made at $20 at Valley furnace. while 5000 ton lot Is reported to have brought $20.50. For delivery before July 1, furnaces ask s21.50 to s22.00. Basic iron shows some activity for deliveries in the first half Gray forge Is quiet in all markets. Chicago reports inquiry for 5000 to 10000 tons of iron for malleable works.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-13
New York Cotton Futures.
TRIuMPHS OF 1902.

Seldom if ever in any one year of the history of the world have so many i'm portant events of universal interest taken place. America, England, Germany and France have each participated. The Presi
 dent of the United States welcomed and entertained H. R. H. Prince Henry of Prussia at the White House. Edward VII was crowned King of England and Elm peror of india, the German Emperor had his American-buit yacht. 'Ms.sor ' christened; France had the unveiling Of the Rochambeau Statue. and at all func- tions attending these celebrations Moet & Chandons Champagne was used ex- clusively. This. indeed, is an unparal- leled record, which is proof positive of the superiority and popularity of the re- nowned brand of Moet & Chandon White Seal. 1-16-13t-frl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-13
Daily Statement.

Galveston-Firm; middling g 5-16, sales BOA, receipts 9728, stock 206s4s7.
 Mobile-Firm; middling g, sales 500, re- ceipts 1413, stock 24,0S7.
 Savannah-Quiet; middling 94, sales 59. receipts 3s67 stock 123 7s1.
 charleston-Firm; middling sh, receipts A. stock 19, 6O9
 Wilmington-Firm; middling SIS, receipts 799, stock 97SS.
 Norfolk-Steady: middling 9ss, sales gil, receipts 1927, stock 30,356.
 Baltimore-Nominal; middling 3D. re- ceipts 1850, stock 63S7.
 Boston-Quet; middling $50 receipts, net, 507. gross 5020.
 ephia-Holiday; stock 4212 St. Louis-Firm; middling SIS, sales 45O, receipts 4S09 stock 2s. AIT.
 Memphis-Firm; middling 9h, receipts B04S, shipments 6675 sales 1450, stock 7 430.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-13
Local Staple Groceries.

Apples-w Western evaporated. lM1shc- Fiour-Fancy patent, $t25; half patent S3s5.
 Sugar-Granulated. Dc: Y. C.. 4lkc. Coffee--Green, 71s@9isc. Arbuckle's, packages S10.s0; Lion packages, S10 90; Cordova packages, s1osO; Forto Rico. s10. 80.
 Meats-Dry salted ribs. 1Oc; clear bell lies, 131ac dry salted rib bellies. 101lc; hams. fancy. 14c; medium 13c; Cali fornia. 1oc: breakfast bacon. lie.
 Cheese-New York full cream, l41s@15c. Lard-Leaf, 10bc.
 Compound Lard-Snow drift. S7sc. Molasses = Centrifugal, 15qS5c; sugar house, 40c; Georgia cane, S6c.
 Corn--Mixed. 6T1kc white, CSC.
 Meal-Bolted, $1.15; water ground. H.15 Hay-Per ton, timothy No. 1, S2S.00. clo. yer, mixed. s2l.0O; prairie. Sl3; Johnston grass. $15 90.
 Oats-Mixed, s0c; white, 55c.
 Cotton Seed Meal-Per ton, $2400.
 Pearl Grits-92 lbs, Sl.65.
 Bran-Pure wheat, s22.5O; shorts, $2l hominy feed, $21.00.
 Beans-Havy. s2.75 per bushel; Lima. ca 6l:c per pound
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-13
ONE FARE RATE
To Pensacola, Mobile and New Orleans and Return, Account Mardi Gras.

The Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company will sell round-trip tickets to Pensacola Mobile and. New Orleans one fare for the round trip. Tickets on sale February IT to g. inclusive; final limit February 2S, with an extension of final limit to March A. 1903. by depositing ticket with joint ticket agent and paying fifty (50) cents. Stop overs allowed at gulf coast points.
 to
 P. Sid Jones, or Jack w. Johnson,
 D. P. A, Union Ticket Agent,
 2-10-12t Birmingham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-13
CLERK AND REGISTERS SALE.

Moore and Handley Hardware Company,
 Complainant, vs Emma Scott ct ai.,
 Defendants.
 By virtue of a decree rendered on the 18th day of December A. D. 1902, by the City Court of Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, in said cause, I shall proceed to sell to the highest and best bidder, for cash, at public auction, in front of the courthouse door in the City of Birmingham, Alabama, within the le- gal hours of sale, on Monday, the 18th day of March. 1903, the following describes real estate:
 Lot f. in block 205. according to the Ely ton Land Company's map of the City of Birmingham, Alabama, to satisfy said decree.
 Witness my hand this 4th day of Febru- ary. 1903 JOHN 5. G1LLESPY.
 2-5-4t-th Clerk and Register
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-13
LOCAL MARKETS.

The local cotton market advanced one sixteenth yesterday. The wagon receipts were fifty bales.
 The stock and bond market was quiet and practically without change.
 The feature of the produce market was a large consignment of fresh vegetables, strawberries in particular were plentiful. The fruit came from Florida, and sold at from 2Oc to soc a quart. The indications are that shipments of strawberries from now on will be heavy and that prices will go down.
 Eggs are very weak and in plenty, be- ing qouted at from 1Sc to 20c dozen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-13
LlvnrnooI Market.

Liverpool. February 12.-Spot cotton in fair demand; prices firm; American mid ding 5d. The sales of the day were 10000 bales, of which 1000 were for specu- lation and export and included $500 Amer ican
 Futures opened quiet and closed firm; American middling cod: February Feb ruary- March, March-April 492, April May 4.93@494, May-June 4.95, June-Juy 4.95@4.96, July-August 4.95, August-Sep- tember 4.S5, September-O October 4.5S@4 59, October November 4.47d4.4S.
 Receipts 13, 100 bales, all American
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-13
SPECIAL EXCURSION RATES
To "Winter Homes Ia Summer Lands''
 Via Souther. Railway.

The Southern railway announces very low round-trip winter tourist rates to principal resorts in Georgia. Florida. Nassau and Cuba. Tickets on sale daily. with final limit May 3. 1903. Through Pullman sleeping car to Jacksonville without change.
 For particulars. sleeping car reserva- tions, also copy of a beautiful little book- let entitled "winter Homes in Summer Land," apply passenger office. Morris Hotel Building. J. c. LUSK,
 l2-l7-tf District Passenger Agent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-13
MARpI eRAs EXCURSION.
Very Low Rates to Mobile and Return
 Via Southern Railway.

Account Mardi Gras. Southern railway will sell tickets to Mobile and return at rate one fare. selling February F to 23: final limit February 2s 1903. On payment fee of 50 cents tickets can be extended until March II. 1903.
 For sleeping car reservations and infor- nation. apply Morris building. Telephone g7. J. c. LUSK,
 2-12-12t General Passenger Agent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-13
New York Cotton Marked.

New York February 12.-Cotton-Holi- day; net receipts 50, gross 32a7 stock 15S,- cos exports to the continent 113S.
 Total today at all seaports: Net receipts SS,53S. exports to Great Britain TOO, to the continent 1S,S49. stock 95s,936.
 Consolidated at all seaports Net re- ceipts 16013 exports to Great Britain 36,- 553, to France 32,966, to the continent 59,- 231.
 Total since September 1 at all seaports: Net receipts 6211,475 exports to Great Britain 1,936 PTS, to France 592, ,6S5, to the continent 2,0S5. .921.