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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-29
SPIRIT OF
OPTIMISM
GROWING.

New York July 29.-The advices re-
ceived this letter from the special agents
OF the International Mercantile Agency
at the leading trade centres of the coun-
try, are. in the main satisfactory.
The spirit OF optimism Is growing and
confidence In a good fall and winters
business increases from week TO week.
Current activity in the different indus
trial lines IS not great. but II is better
than II was year ago with the very
wholesome influence of faith in better
things.
A decided reaction has occurred IN the
movement OF stocks, but this Is not duo
to any material change in business pros
poets.
There has been good growing weather
for the crops which are approaching Mar
vest under continued improved condi-
tions. In the spring what sections Of
the northwest some rust has been dis
covered which will reduce the yield. Har-
vesting is In progress in nearly all the
leading winter wheat states and the re-
suits are better than formers thought
they would be two weeks ago. II Is be-
ginning 10 be believed. though. that the
total yield will leave a small exportable
surplus and that the price OF wheat and
-four during the next 10 months will be
high. The speculative months are now atd
the top prices for this movement. having
been helped by war scare which pro-
duced an opposite effect on stocks. The
returns on wheat I'm the southwest have
stimulated business IN that part OF the
country. Collections I'm the St Louis
district have far exceeded those OF last
year. Fall orders being received ire b.
yond expecta tions.
Boots and shoes have been specially
good demand. though clothing is slow.
Dallas reports bright trade prospects.
The flrst symptom OF discouragement that
has been SHOWN az Kansas city Is ap-
parent this week In reports OF a slacl.
condition OF trade I'm most lines Chi
cago retailers are said 90 be more pes
simistic than they ougt TO he ir view Of
actual events.
The packing house strike cases n
SnHdOW Over tfade there. even with ad-
vance orders for clothing. mems furnish
ings. shoes and wearing apparel quite sat-
sfactory. indianapolis Indicates some
Improvement In dry goods and shoes
though with hardware behind last year.
The most gratifying trade statements
OF all are those from Pittsburg This Is
due TO the Improvement that has coma
about IN the iron and steel trade. The
tone In this basic trade r. certainly much
better than IL has been in wear and n
sharp revival In its n not improbable
after election
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-29

The temper OF the soldiers at the
front, over these continued retrograde
movements is shown by the statement OF
two Russian correspondents with Cen
eral Forschelmann. who report In idenu-
cal language that the soldiers are tired
OF retreating," and the statement or an
other Russian correspondent who says:
"our men retired from Tatchekiao with
heavy hearts" Still another correspond
ent says:
eve are all wonderstruck at the STRAIT
egy and genius OF General Kuroki.
Everything he plans is executed with
clockwork regularity. although he has no
railroad, but must march his men over
mountain roads"
RAIN MAY SAVE HOUR.
Perhaps the rain which again seems TO
have begun, this time in earnest, may
save General Kuropatkin's position
This statement OF The Associated Press
Vladivostok correspondent. giving the
Russian view OF the sinking Of the Brit
ish steamer Knight Commander, Is ex-
tremely important. as giving for the first
time the text of the Russian rule under
which the Russian Vladivostock squad
ron Is acting. The dispatch bears inter
nal evidence that II was iireStly inspired
by Vice Admiral SkrydloT. who Is now
with the squadron an answe- 20 foreign
and especially British criticism.
KUROPATKIN NOT WOUNDED.
The general staff denies the report cir
culated In European papers OF the wound
ing OF General Kuropatkin at the battle
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-29
WHOLE RUSSIAN
ARMY To RETREAT

Petersburg July m-Since the Russian retreat
from Tatcheao taking Nechwang by the Japanese the
feeling grown suddenly pessiistc With the Japan
able to get around Kuropas right from Nehwang
with their forces pressing upon Haicheng from the east and
column threatening communications above
Lao Yang the of the entire Russian norward
may be absolutely necessary
the orders issued to the foreign war CORE
sondents to 90 to Harbn in these dispatches
dav as Press confirmation this morning from
vceroy Aexe going there highly significant
indicating Kuopan already have decided that
his position s untenable.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-29
WRECKERS AT WORK ON
STEAMER CITY OF R0CKLAND

Rockland. Me, July 2s.-The work OF
salvage begun upon the wrecked steamer
City OF Rockland, yesterday. was contin-
ued today although conditions had
changed in a way less favorable to the
success OF the undertaking.
A rainstorm began this morning and
the wind swinging to a more southerly
quarter threw up heavy swell in the
Mussle Ridge channel. A rough storm
from this quarter according to all steam
boat men would mean the destruction OF
the steamboat. The Boston tug Storm
King and the wrecking lighter Sapho ar
rived this morAng and Joined the Conf
dence and the other boats OF the wreck
ing fleet I'm work upon the wreck At s
o'clock six pumps with n combined ca
pacity Of 1900 gallons minute. were
ready for operation on board <ae City o.
Rockland
James r Morse. treasurer OF the East
ern Steamship company. which owns the
City OF Rockland and William Mckee.
builder OF the boat, arrived here this
morning and were taken down to the
northwest ledge 10 supervise the wreck
ing operations.
, For a time this forenoon the fog which
had prevailed for days. lifted and the
operations at the wreck could he observed
from Crescent Beech. Just before 1890
the pumps had apparently cleared the
forward part OF the steamer. The bow
came up slowly and moment later
swung around apparently free from the
ledge. This eft the stern resting on the
sunken wreck -of the ssfftteTr steamer city
OF Portland and IL was thought that the
craft soon would be entirely free.
The threatened storm of the morning
disappeared during the forenoon but the
swell remained.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-29
FORMER REPRESENTATIVE
NlSBET DIES AT PAWTUCKET,

James Nisbet. member Of the Rhode ISL
and general assembly from Pawtucket in
1895 and leoo prominent in Republican
circles and IN Masonic and social associa-
lions. died az his home about midnight
last night aged about 81 years. Mr.. Nisbet
was born In New Hamburg Duchess
county New York. and has n widower.
a son and a daughter surviving.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-29
NO CHANGE IN STRIKE
SITUATION At CENTRAL FALLS

Matters AZ the mills of the United
States Cotton company at Central Falls
were unchanged today. the union picksts
being on duty and the mill machinery
Idle. About Is families. whose support
was dependent upon the company. have
moved 20 different mill towns in the
vicinity. where the wage-earners have Sc
cured work
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-29
RUPTURE BELIEVED TO Be
ALMOST INEVITABLE,

Paris, July 2e.-The Vatican's reply TO
the French note demanding the recall OF
the letters summoning the bishops OF Di-
Jon and Laval 20 Rome. was received at
the foreign office this morning and II be-
ing translated for the council OF minis
ters
IL consists of two notes dealing sepa-
rately with tho cases OF the two bishops.
The impression prevails that a rupture Is
almost inevitable.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-29
CHICAGO STRIKE
LEADER IN A CELL

Chicago July aePresident George Golden the teaserS
strike picket today deed Police Inspector NICHOLAS
Hunt and arrested in his Office.
Golden discovered wagon owned by Terry Company being
driven Putting his head out of the window he called
% the
"Where a you gong2"
"Anv,vhere please so long as attend my business.
The inspector command and told the easter to go
OH about his business of wards between Golden
and inspector resulting in the arrest
caused intense excitement and soon several
men had gathered to watch the proceedings.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-29

OF Tatchekiao. The general. It is added.
Is perfectly we'll.
GOING TO vLADIvOSTOK.
yladivostok. July 2s-It Is definitely es-
tablished that Viceroy Alexieff Is COM
ing here and quarters for him and
suite have been prepared In the gymna-
stun.
DEPARTURE DELAYED.
ST. Petersburg. July 29-It Is announced
that the Baltic Sea squadrons departure
for the Far East will not occur for at
least two weeks.
CHINESE DECLINED.
Pekin, July 29.-When the japanese en-
tered Newchwang they handed the west
customs house over 10 the Chinese ana
themselves took possession OF the east
custom house. This was reported by tele-
graph TO the foreign office here which i'm
med.ately replied. ordering the Chinese
officials not to accept any authority.
Therefore the Japanese took back the
west custom house and also several de-
partments which they wanted the Chi
nese 10 administrate but which the latter
declined.
COMPLAINTS OF RUSSIANS
Lao Yang, July 29.-lThe Russian SOL
diers are complaining OF the weight or
their accoutrements, which Is exceedingly
onerous in the mountains. Their hign
boots are especially cumbersome and the
stitched soles wear out easiiy.-H Is
claimed they should be replaced by low
American boots with nails in the soles.
special despatch from the front to a
newspaper here begs the people at home
not TO send eau de cologne perfume,
sachets or gloves, saying that such pres
ents are insulting while soldiers need In
dispensible articles like boots and linen.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-29
CITY FILES DEMURRER
IN The TARBELL CASE

TO the $oooo suit brought by former Superintendent of Public
Schools Horace Taben against the City Providence city
filed demurrer Mr.. Tarbe claimed wronguy deprived
Of his Office in by the school committee city action
brought is one Of trespass the case
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-29
The Weather

Boston. July 2e.-For New England;
Fair tonight and Saturday; cooler tonight
In New Hampshire. Vermont and western
Massachusetts,; light westerly winds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-29

There was a young woman who planned
To get herself held by the banned;
She met with success.
For sure, I guess.
Because she exclaimed. Amt II
grannedl'
Cleveland Leader.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-29

said salary from said city in said form
OF action.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-29

Joseph Dutra OF 81 Pike street reports
that s22 was stolen from his room yester-
day.
Joseph Antoine was fined $50 and costs
IN the 9th district court today for selling
impure milk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-29

Antonio Guattrocchi, II years old. was
fined IS in the 9Th district Juvenile court.
today for the theft OF clock, valued at
81. the property OF Richard Greaves.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-29

Bernard Mcintyre was placed on prooa-
tion until July 23d. and William j. Place
was held in $500. by Judge Reuckert' TO-
day. for trial next Tuesday. Both were
I'M for non-Eupport.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-01
PLEASING PROGRAM.
AIonzo Ha'ch will Show the WO ders Of Mis-
Maehlae.

The correspondent thanks the Ladies'
of Golden Eagle for ticket received
for the moving picture entertainment
to be given by Alonzo Hatch Electro
Musical Company, at X. of p. Hall,
under the auspices of the Ladies 81
Golden Eagle, Friday night, April
18th. Go and see how they kill tho
Jersey mosquito. You will want to
be posted before summer comes and
brings the psstv insecE. here In
droves. Tint is only ono Of the
many illustrations. You surely
wouldn't want to miss seeing "Ruhc
and Mandy on tlIeir honeymoon Mt
Coney Island" Then tho Enchanted
WE'LL" where is thHe one person
who does not delight In the inysreri-
Gus? There are u number Of other
illustrations which ypu cannot help
but enjoy. Give the ladies the
pleasure of n full house ard of course
q full treasury.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-01
SOUTH AMBOY
RECEPTION FOR PASTOR.
Members of Methodist Church and
Minister Get Acquainted.

A reception was held at the M. B..
church, in the lecture room, last night
for the purpose of making the new PAS
tor and man,bnis of the church ~acquaint-
ed. One of the l. dies of the church ct
corted the minister around the and
introduced linn to the different members
present. Ills wife and two little boys
were also present and they all spent the
time very ~eDjoyably with games and 80
ciaI chat. There were a large number
present and they opened the meeting with
singing. which was followed by prayer
by the pastor.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-01
WILL CELEBRATE.
Staten Island Lodge will Soon be
One Year Old.

Staten Island Lodge No. 84l of Elks
held q very important meeting Mon
daylight at the club house in Staple
ton at which the election of new
officers took place. The lodge will be
one year old April IA and on Satur.
day, April Is, they will hold II big
celebration and supper at the Hotel
Excelsior at Stapleton.
During the last six months the order
has taken in thirty-three now mem.
bers and all of the affairs Of. the order
are in first class condition. Oscar A.
Kruger, the ex-Exalted Ruler, has
been elected a delegate to the annual
which will be held at
Cincinnati this year. The alternate
elected was Edward Leach of New
York Lodge No. l, of Manhattan.
The meeting Monday was in charge
of District Deputy H. ]. Lennon, of
New Jersey. -
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-01
SURP RISE PARTY.
Alexander Cole Greeted by Friends on His
Birthday.

Alexander Cole. Of Fisher avenue,
was given a surprise party Monday
night by friends in honor of his birth
day. the evening vas passed merri-
ly with songs and photograph selec-
tions until 10 o'clock when supper
was served. Mr.. Cole received many
beautiful and useful presents.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs. A.
r. Cole and son Benjamin, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Thrall, Miss Caroline
Thrall. Miss Blanche Thompson, Mr.
aud Mrs. William Engelbrecht and
d~aughterl Gladis, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Smith, Master Ellsworth Smith, Mr..
and Mis-. Lloyd LaForge and family,
and Mr.. and Mrs. George LaForge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-01
HAD ALL-DAY SESSION.
Christian and Missionary Alliance
Had Big Meetings Yesterday.

The Christian and Missionary
Alliance held an all day meeting in
Tottenville Yesterday. The morning
session was held at the home of Mrs.
George T. Role, So johnson venue.
THE afternoon and evening sessions
were held in the K. of P. Hall.
Delegates from all o~ver.Staten Island
and many from Manhattan and New
Jersey, were in attendance.
The speakers of the day were as
follows: Rev. Milton M. Bales, of
New York City; Mrs. W. McDufie,
of Africa; w. Arthur Howden. Miss
Aida Wells gave a farewell message,
as she starts for the Soudan Mission
field in Africa on April 23rd. Miss
Miriam H. Cromwell assisted in mes
of song.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-01
NOTICE INTENTION.

To all whom it may concern-Be It
known that Lund & Christensen. car
pente's and builders, o IS paitnerB.
but on and after April lat next. will
dissolve partnership. All work. debts
and claims contracted before said date
i'll be accounted for and settled by said
firm. Lund will continue on Nc. 8
East Avenue aud Fred Chrislenten on
No. 1876 Madison Avenue, and each for
themselves will take contracts aud give
all old and new callers prompt atten-
tiOn. LUND s. CHRISTENSEN.
55S5-3-20-4t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-01
SOUTH AMBOY
NEWS ITEMS.

William Parisen IS having the
ground back of the building occupied
as n surprise store, corner OF Broad
wav aud David street, filed in.
George Fowler is doing the work.
Miss Frances Perrine, of Swan Hill,
and sister, Mrs. George Stout, have
returned home after an extended visit
at Spotswood and other places.
MIR. and Mrs. Harry Perrine ST., Of
Swan Hill, and Orlando Porrins, of
Broadway, spent Sunday with rela-
tives at Spotswood.
Whitehead Bros. finished loading a
canal boat with moulding sand and
the tug Marion towed her away.
Work has just begun ut Whitehead's
dock. 1t is said that they are expect
ing six more boats to load.
A number of people arrived from
out-of-town with flowers purchased
for Holy Thursday, Wednesday night.
a II. q. Perrine g. Son have just load
Ell the Crandal with CLAW, bound fer
for New York.
There was more life OH tho streets
Wednesday night than has been seen
for u long time.
Leo Salz, of Perth Amboy. spent
Tuesday as the guest of j. Lovowit2,
of Broadway.
Louis Pavlovsky moved into his
new quarters on Broadway, between
First and Second streets, Wednesday.
Mrs. Robert Reamer, of Main street,
entertained company from Perth Am
boy, Saturday.
A woman living on Catherine street
had seven chickensi stolen Tuesday
night Someone is evidently prepar-
ing for an Easter feast.
Chris Straub Jr., was having his ice
box carted to Kollisch's new building
and it is a settled fact that he has the
store vacated by Pavlovsky, for a meat
market.
Marshal Mcdonald arrested Cough
lin and Obrien, Wednesday morning
between 8 and o O'Clock, it is said,
for stealing. Tho two have not been
ont ofssjail long.
Henry Stumpf and daughter spent
Tuesday in New York city.
Mr.. Babel, of Railway, was enter,
tanned by Miss Mary Strauser, of
Pine avenue, Wednesday night.
Alden Bastedo has been visiting his
parents, in George street, this week.
Miss J. Williams, OF Perth Amboy,
was a borough visitor Saturday night.
As the pleasant evenings are begin
ming and many people are out enjoy
ing a ramble, we notice that one by
one the stores are closing later and
later.
Miss Mary Strauser, of Pine avenue.
was a Perth Amboy visitor Monday
night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-01
WILL PAY THREE PER CENT.

We learn that the Board of Direc-
tors, of the First National Bank, of
South Amboy, N. j., Mt their meeting
March 81. passed a resolution author.
izing the payment of three per cent. f,
per annum on amounts sof 5000 and
ver The depositors in a special
Deposit Department depositing money
on or before April A., July 10, and
October 3 will draw interest from the
first day of six months.
5633-4-1. 3t-adv
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-01
DELEGATES CHOSEN.
Those Who Will Represent the Fifth Ward
In Convention.

At the primary election at this end
of the Island on Tuesday, the follow
ing were the delegates elected from
the fifth ward which takes in the
towns from Tottenville to Huguenot
Henry A. Guyon, John @. Kali, G
W. Dubois, Edward Sleight. Richard
Pearsall, D. W. Hutoff, O. Watson,
w. N. Grant, U. S. Sprague, Henry
Kessler, Max Wilbur, Robert Merser-
eau James j. Wlnant, William War
rem and S. B. Winant.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-01
HAVE HEARST CLUB.
TOttenviIIe Gets in Line for the New
York Editor.

At tho meeting of q number of
prominent men of Tottenville and
Pleasant Plains held Tusedly night
at the club house of tho West End
Social club, foot of Main street, o
William r. Hearst club was organ
lied. Tho officers elected were
James Gerow, president; Thomas
Leahey, vice president: James Nc.
Gallery, treasurer; Michael Hurley
secretary: and William Gaul, sergeant
alarms,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-01
TO HOLD POUND SOCIAL.

The five young ladies who are to
have charge of the candy booth at the
fair OF the Amicitia Association,
which will be held some time in May,
will hold a pound social and party In
the hall tonight. The girls are the
Misses Hattie Bedell, Minnie Hoff-
man, Hattie and Grace Ravens and
Minnie Smith. They hope for a large
attendance.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-01
"A Sense or D.=Szse.

Have you ever done anything to en-
title you to the gratitude of posterity? 2
mo" answered Senator Sorghum;
and when | see some of the s~tatulry
that is scattered about | don't feel like
tempting posterity to be too grateful
Washington Star.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-01
QUILTING PARTY.

There was a quilting party at Mrs.
9. L. Smiths house Thursday, max
lug the Pan-American quilt, which
will be disposed of April II at K. Of
P. Hall by the Rathbone Sisters.
They will also have a musicale and a
farce comedy entitled "The Burglar
Alarm"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-01
Mr.. KINsEY'S NEW CHARGE.

Rev. w. O. Kinsey, pastor Of St.
Paul's M. E. church, of T~ottenville,
has been transferred to Little Falls,
N. j., where he will commence work
next Sunday. AS told IN tho News,
Rev. Mr.. Brown. of Jersey City
Heights, will come to Tottenville as
Mr., Kinsey's successor. >
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-01
HAVE 300 MEMBERS.

There was to have been a meeting of
the Committee of the l., r. II. Employees
Y. M G. A. this week, but it was pos :.
poned on account Of its being bioly week.
AS they have over 800 names enrolled the
meeting is for the purpose Of deciding
about sending the papers into the P. II. X.
Company, which they decided to do at
once,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-01
RAN NEEDLE IN FINGER.

Mis-. Frank Fulton, of Second street,
while doing some cleaning, ran a rusty
needle in II Of her fingers, Wednesday.
She said it wss very painful. DR.. Treg-
anown extracted the needle for her ane
the finger is not as painful as at first.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-01
WEDDING EASTER MONDAY.

Easter Monday John Ryan, of Henry
street, South Amboy, will lead to the
altar Miss Jean Williams, the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. George Williams, of
Market street, Perth .Amboy. They
will resiue at Perth Amboy with 1.-THE
BRIDES parents.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-01
PUBLIC OPINION

Editor Evening News:
= 1t is a very funny thing that the
Street Cleaning Department has the
street cleaners clean the crossings OH
sunny days. 1t is supposed that people
should remain at home on rainy days.
But as the street cleaner only gets
paid i'll DAYS when the sun shines we
can't expect him to sweep on days
when it rains.
READER.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-01
CLAM CH0WDER SALE.

The Ladies of Golden Eagle will
have clam chowder on sale on Friday,
April 8, at the residence of Mrs.
Hauss, 80 Second. street. Everybody
likes clam chowder. when it is good,
so don't miss this chance.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-01
ENTERTAIN AT DINNER,

d. G. Chase and daughter will enter
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Rose and son
Zoeie, of B~ordentown avenue, and Mrr.
Noses sicter, Miss Kate BerIew, of Shell
rake, New York, at dinner Saturday
Ight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-01
OTTENVILLE

The Evening News is on sale at Ost-
burgs' A Main street, and at John
Boss Hotel, formerly John Kall's
stand. Extra copies of the News and
all NewYork papers can always be Sc
cured.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-01
a substitute.

New Boarder-No fish this morning
I'm very fond of fish.
Waiter Girl-Try some of the butter,
sir. That has a sort of fishy taste
II. Y. Weekly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-01

MILLINERY SalesIadys wanted at
the Paris Millinery. 55I4-3-23-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-01
COM MITTEE MET.

The committee of ladies who are tt
help the members of Vigilant Hose
Company out at the supper and re-
%ception which the boys will give in
the X. of P. Hall April g., net yestei
day afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Howard Sprague, of Center street.
The committee is as follows: Mrs
Howard Sprague, president Mrs.
Cornelius Rogers, secretary, aud Mrs.
r.. Hoehn, treasurer.
Real estatei Real estatel Read
he bargains in special column on
page 8.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-01

YOUNG MAN, (2l) desires position
as assistant mechanical craftsman
or assistant in architects office. Ref
erence, experience. Address B. News
office. 2-29-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-01
HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED [Cofree cranks to
drink Scheuers .premium jaw coffee
and stop their kicking. 5606.4-I-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-01
WANTED
Slavish woman wants ITO do washing
ironing housekeeping, Address M S
News Office 3.26-tt

SITUATION wanted at driving an
order wagon and knows Half of
butcher business, experienced for 3
years, age 20 years. David MATTHEW VS.,
PAT Smith street, Perth Amboy.