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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-06
Hooks and Eyes and Hook
and Eye Tapes

DE LONG HOOK AND EYE
black. white and drab, regl-
larly sold at 25c. n yard. Our
Sale Price ...................-..
UNIQUE HOOK AND EYE
Black, white and drab, resu-
larly sold at 15c. a yard. our
Sale Price .....................
HUMP HOOKS AND EYES
JapanDed and silvered, all
sizes, regularly sold at &c. 4
card. our Sale Price .........
AGNES HUMP HOOK AND +
Japanned and silvored, all
sizes, regularly sold at l5o.
box OF u dozen. our Sale Price
DE LONG HOOK AND EYES
hear it snap, the genuine ball
and socket fasteners, I'm three
sizes, black and white, reg1i-
larly sold at l2c. n dozen, our
Sale Price ..........s.........
BALL AND SOCKET B'ASTEN
Omported). one we are intro
duclnE. 10 placa- Lhlz-ln-t
hands OF our best dresxmakers
ne offer the same at a very
low figure, during this sale at.
BALL AND SOCK EFT FASTEN
made from wire. simple and
easy 10 handle, all sizes, black
and white. regularly sold at
10c n dozen. our Sale Price,.
SIMPLICITY SKI CLOSER
no opening, no Gaping or
tho piaciyet hole ~ tho skirt,
regularly sold az 15C. each. our
sale Price ......s.t...........
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-06
Dress Shields

DOUBLE COVERED SHIELDS
A limited quantity only, will
be sold at this very low figure,
all sizes, worth Doc. 20 200.
a pair, Our Sale Price.
FEATHERwETGHT SHIELDS
This is certainly a great bar
gain sizes 10 s, regularly
sold at l0o TO csc a pair. our
Sale Price .................
ABSORBENT DRESS SHIELDS
All sizes 90 choose from, reg I,
uiarly sold at zoe to 80 a pair.
our Sale Price. e..............'
STOCKNET DRESS SHIELDS
Desirable sizes, regularly sold
az 10 90 15c., while they last.
our Sale Price. ce.................
JAPANESE DRESS SHIELDS
These are Al quality. sizes
2, and 4 regularly sold ~
90 to 35c., our Sale Price ...
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-06
Facings and Bonings

VELVETEEN SKIRT FACING
Two inches wide. black only,
I'm 5-yard pieces, regularly sold
at zoe. a piece. Our Sale
Price .....................
vELvETEEN SKIRT FACING
Two inches wide, black only.
I'm 4-yard pieces. regularly sold
at l5c. piece, Our Sale Price.
woRsTED SKIRT BRAID
BINDING
i6-line, black only, IN b-yard
pieces, regularly sold at lOc. a
piece, Our Sale Price ........
CRESCENT SKIRT BRAID
superior quality. In 5-yard
pieces. regularly sold az 10c. n
piece, our Sale Price ......,...
COLLAR FOUNDATIONS
straight and pointed, soft and
stiff. The very latest styles,
regularly sold az lOc. each.
Sale Price .............'.'......
LIGHTNING DRESS STEELS
tagged Dimick and Austin, 4
sizes. regularly sold at 25c.
dozen. our Sale Price ..."...
REAL WHALEBoNE STRIPS
what the best dressmakers
use, sizes IS 20 is inches long.
worth l0c. 10 l5c. p strip
Our Sale Price .....-......s.....
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-06
An-Silk Taffetd Binding

Full 514 line, no better quail
ity made and certainly no bet
ter price was ever quoted for
it by any merchant. This is
a golden opportunity for
dressmakers-buy it now.
Black, white and colors. Reg
ularly sold for I5c every
where.
Sale Price loc per piece
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-06
Corset and Shoe Laces

COTTON CORSET LACTs
white, regularly sold at &c. a
dozen. Our Sale Price. .....
COTTON CORSET LACES
grey. regularly sold at soc. a
dozen. Our Sale Price. ......
LINEN CORSET IACES
white. black and grey, regu-
larly sold at 19c. a dozen.
Our Sale Price.
ELASTIC CORSET IACES
white, regularly sold at 30.
each. Our Sale Price. ........
TUBULAR SHOE LACES
sizes A. 5-4 and 6-4. regu-
larly sold at 10c. a dozen. Our
Sale Price
TUBULAR SHOE LACES
extra heavy quality, sizes "A.
5-4, Ga. regularly sold at 15c.
a dozen. Our Sale Price. =.
MEMS PoRPoISE SHOE LAC
regularly sold at &c. n pair,
Our Sale Price ................
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-06
Bindings, Bandings and
Beltings

ALL SILK TAFFETA BINDING
full bA line, our best quail
ity, no better made, black,
white and colors, regularly I
sold at 15c. a piece, Our Sale
EFlce ......................
ALL SILK TAFFETA BINDINC
(Faultless Brand), black, white
and colors, regularly sold at
lOc. a piece. our Sale Price.
SILK PRUSSIA BINDING
6-yard pieces, 1s-inch width
black or white, regularly sold
at 12lac. a piece. our Sale Price
TUBULAR BONE CASING SILK
6-yard pieces, black or white.
regularly sold at CSC. a piece.
Our Sale Price .-.-..-.......--.
LIGHTNING BONE CASING
all colors, 3-yard pieces, regu-
larly sold at &C. a piece. Our
Sale Price ............-..,.......
SILK WAIST BELTINGS
In plain and fancy stripes,
4la-yard pieces, regularly sold 4
at &c. a piece. Our Sale
Price .....,.................
COTTON SERGE BETTING
N-inch wide, black. white and
gray, 10-yard pieces, regularly
sold at 15c. a piece. Sale Price
TOLSON'S BANDING
A-inch wide, black, white or
drab, regularly sold at &c. a
yard. our Sale Price ......
TOLSON'S BANDING
~ inches wide, black, white or
drab, regularly sold at &c.
yard. our Sale Price 1900.
SILK SERGE Betting
double faced. 7s-inch wide,
l0-yard piece, black, white and A
drab, regularly sold at 800 a 4
piece. Sale Price .............
SILK SERGE BETTING
double faced. Ia inches wide,
1O-yard piece, black. white p
and drab, regularly sold at II
Sl25 a piece. Our Sale Price.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-06
Darning, Knitting and
Embroidery Cotton

SMITH AND ANGELS DA
COTTON
fast black only. regularly sold
at &c. a card, Our Sale Price.
COATS DARNING COTTON
in black and colors, regularly
sold at &c. spool, Our Sale
Price for Two Spools. ......,..
MERRICK'S GILT EDGE OAR
COTTON
fast black and colors. regular
ly sold at &c. card. Our Sale
Price for Two cards ..........
G. p. FRENCH DARNING co
fast black and white, regularly
sold at 3c. a ball, our Sale
Price for Two ...................
MORSE AND KALEY'S DARl
COTTON
fast black, regularly sold at
5 cards for SC. Our Sale Price
for Three cards. ds.,............
LENOX DARNING COTTON
black and colors, regularly
sold at 1c. card, Our Sale
Price for Twelve cards .....-
BRILIIANTINE
III VA AAAhE DiAh AAlh HVAAVAA
Hose, highest quality of darn
Ing yarn, black and Colors,
regularly sold at sc. a ball,
our Sale Price ..................
DEXTER'S KNITTING COTrC
white only, regularly sold at
DC. a bali, our Sale Price,.
MORSE AND KALEY' s II
RED EMBROIDERY COTTON
all sizes, regularly sold at &c.
a spool. Sale Price ..............
HOWARD'S CASHMERE DA
WOOL
black and colors, regularly
sold at Sc. a card. Our Sale
Price for Two ...,..............
DARNTNG BALLS
black and natural wood color,
with and without handles.
regularly sold at DC. each. Que
Sale Price ........-.............
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-06
Stores Page advertising News News.
uary JaLe--5he Gaited. l)atchedf for Sale of
DeLong Hook and Eye
Tape

This is a matchless hook and
eye tape, undoubtedly worth
the price all dealers ask for it,
viz, 25c a yard, but during
this sale time we are prepared
TO sell all that you call for,
in black, white and drab, at
Sale Price l6c per yard
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12
THE FIELD - OF LABOR

evening and then the matter was put TO
a vote when the union offered the protest
was given leave 10 withdraw
Among the other matters discussed was
the awarding OF the prizes according to
the decision OF the Judges The large cup
which the Building Trades council won
was given TO them with congratulations
The other unions also received their
prizes.
IL was then voted that the OGorman
company be given a written vote OF
thanks for the present and also a vote
TO the police commissioners both for the
closing OF the saloons and for the platoon
marching I'm front of the line. They were
also voted thanks for the manner in
which the streets along the line OF march
were kept free.
1t was secided that the last meeting Of
the committee would be held on the 25th
Adjournment followed
CARPENTERS SHORT MEETING.
The members OF local "a Of the Carpen-
tors, gathered last evening for a brief
session. at which time the choice or a
business agent for the council was made.
The nominations as made by local 632
would be theirs and their delegates would
be instructed to vote for one of them on
the evening Of the meeting The nomina-
tions will close in about a week and then
the balloting will take place. Several
new members We're initiated and a couple
OF applications considered
TAILORs INITIATE.
The meeting OF the Tailors' union last
evening was devoted TO the greater part
to the intiation of the members. among
them beng seven names handed in by the
membership committee After this the
committee presented the names OF 50 Insn
for consideration at the next meeting.
DEL EGATES LEAVING
fomoiow evening the delegates to the
plumbers convention at Toronto will
leave and delegation OF the union mem
bers will accompany them to the depot.
The delegates have received their IN
structions as TO what matters the union
iavoiS ana what Il does not Ths matter
OF the steam filters and the apprentices
Will also be subject 10 reports from the
delegates from the local here.
PROMINENT BOTHER DEAD.
rhis mcming the news OF the death cf
eI4e-of the most prominent members Of
the Bottlers' union was circulated and the
union r. thrown into deep mourning
Mr. Hatfield was always known as one
Of the best members OF the union and one
OF its foremost members He was for a
number of years the leading spirit in the
success of the union and was its president
for several years. i
He devoted very large part OF his time
10 the success OF the craft and his energy
will be greatly missed. IL was rather
sudden TO all OF them that his death
should be announced today. for he ha
not been IN for a very great length or
time
The union will at its next meeting take
some action relative 10 the death and
will have n delegation nj the funeral.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12
AMERICAN WARSH|PS NOW
ON The WAY TO CUBA

Cuba and the Marietta for the southern
coast.
The messages exchanged between the
state department and Mr.. Sleeper Ameri-
can cIirge at Havana and other Ameri-
can representatives in Cuba. have been
sent 10 President Roosevelt at OYSTER
Bay who for several weeks has person
any directed the policy OF the United
states concerning the Cuban outbreak
IN TINS connection there was an i'm
portant incident concerning the orders
10 the Denver. After the manoeuyres
In Long Island sound the Denver pro-
ceeded TO New London. Conn, for coal,
sailing on Saturday for Norfolk, Va.
In the meantime conditions I'm Cuba
seemed TO demand that a war vessel
Immediately proceed to Havana. and
the Denver was the only one available
Under orders from Oyster Bay she was
reached by sea by wireless cipher
dispatch and changing her course
headed directly for Havana.
The Marietta was at Monte Cristi, at
tached TO the West Indian squadron.
She has just been ordered TO proceed
up the southern coast Of Cuba TO Glen.
tuegos. The program for the Dsg
Moines does not call for her TO pro-
ceed 10 Cuban waters, and II is said
she probably will be used in prevent
ing hlibustering expeditions from tho
United States embarkfng to Cuba.
In spite OF the sudden activity OF
this government. is 1t declared that
there is no intention TO take any part
in the conflict beyond that demanded ny
the critical situations in which Ameri-
cans have been placed in the island.
That the president has considered
the ultimate possibility OF Intervention,
or at least the use OF force I'm safe
guarding the interests OF this govern
ment, there can be no doubt. This is
shown by the fact that the navy de-
partment has been called upon icr
statement Of the number OF m.,' hes
that might be available I'm the event
OF trouble. There Is between 900 and
700 marines in the vicinity OF the West
Indies There are 800 marines on the
Dixie alone. The cruiser Columbia has
just arrived at the naval station, Guam
tanamo, whore she landed 100 marines
10 take the place Of an equal number
who have seen long service there and
now will be given sick leaves. The
Columbia will then proceed 10 Colon
In order 10 bring Secretary Root home
from his South American visit
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12
'AGGRESSIVE"
CAME IS DULL
AGAIN TO-DAY

There was little doing today at the
nominal Republican headquarters in the
Butler exchange where the campaign
OF aggression was started last Monday
with such blare OF trumpets and lack
Of genuine enthusiasm, under the direc-
tion OF Col. Tillinghast. while Boss Bray
ton pulls the real strings from the Ban
igan building.
A number Of the faithful called. but
few were chosen. as apparently the
"doughbags" had not been opened and
the party managers were also waiting for
something TO turn up.
Col Frank w. Tininghast, chairman
OF the executive committee OF the state
central committee. was on hand early,
but disappeared a few seconds after The
News Democrat man appeared on the
scene.
Secretary Nathan NJ Wright, head Of
the speakers bureau was oiling his ma
chinc-a typcwriter-On which urgent
requests 10 poudcrous campaigncrs from
Ohio. New York and other boss ridden
states are 10 be ground out 10 the tune
Of Come over into Rhode Island and help
us"
Even the Colt Perry organ. pausiug
long enough In its career OF "indcpend-
ence" and disdaln Of everything OF pop
ular interest in Rhode Island TO note tho
political earthquake I'm Matne. sounds
warning wall this morning. which added
materially 90 the density Of the thick
gloom that has settled down upon Re
publican headquarters
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12

After waiting a reasonable time for
rSply to HIS recent letter 10 the board Of
canVassers and registration, regarding
the alleged illegal registration OF Timothy
Il. O'Neil. another letter was sent TO the
board today by Christopher w. O Brien'
as follows:
mot having received a reply TO my
communication OF Sept 4. calling your
attention 20 the peculiar registration
statements OF Timothy +. O'Neil, except
lthrough the medium or the press, which
istated that ne had transferred his rest
fdence on Sept l. 10 l64 ColfaX street, hts
brothers residence. l again call your at
ltention 10 the matter and respectfully
Request the decision OF the board OF can
rvassers and registration thereon.
| "If MIR. ONeil is quoted correctly IN
lshe News Democrat. he says: When
Registered on April | gave my residence
hat $50 Potter avenue. at which place my
brother-in-law. Edward NJ. Burke, lived;
land l was boarding with him on that
hate. on April 8, two days later, my
hrother-in-law moved from that place ana
fwent To board witch my brother, Patrick,
mt l64 Colfax street, where | have been
isince.
This statement, If made by him. is
fcertainly false, in view OF the fact that
n have received quite positive information
Hrom the people who own the house. 100
DpOtter avenue, that Mr. Burke removed
therefrom on April 2, 1906 This. IL seems
No me. Is sufficient evidence that he Is at
Neast mistaken. and disposes OF his con
Mention that he lived there on that date
Sand for two days afterward.
81 contend that Timothy r. O'Neil Is
mot properly qualified elector I'm the
hchy OF Providence for the year 1906 be-
Ncsuse his resignation on April 3. 1905 was
illegal and could not be made legal by
him after the registration for 1906 closed
on June 30 1906 In other words. his res
ignation oa April 3. 1906. Is null and void.
II have no desire TO prosecute Mr..
O'Neil, but / am OF the opinion that all
citizens should vote I'm the ward and dis
trict in which they live; and. since Mr..
O'Neil has evidenced desire that every
one should Iliye-ap- -to-the letter of the
law In regard TO registration, IL seems
TO me that he should conform to II him
self.
.'It is a fact that Timothy F. O'Nell was
registered I'm 1903-l9N and 1905 at - OK
ford street the home OF his brother
James When his brother James removed
TO Cranston. he changed his residence
20 the home OF his brother-in-law, Ed
ward NJ Burke at 100 Potter avenue, and
now that Mr.. Burke has removed TO
Cranston he again changes to l6i Colfax
street the home OF his brother Patrick;
but this latest change was not contem-
plated or made Until after | had con-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12

Washington. Sept. 12.-With a view 10
caring for American interests in any
emergency that may arise In connection
with the Cuban revolution, the cruiser
Denver several days ago was ordered 10
proceed from New London, Conn. To Hav-
ana. She Is due there tonight.
The gunboat Marietta, which has been
doing patrol duty I'm Dominican waters,
was ordered from Monte Cristo 10 Glen
fuegos on the south coast OF Cuba, which
port she should reach tomorrow evening.
The cruiser Des Moines which left Nor
folk last Friday Is TO be detained at Key
West until further orders.
HOW REBELS GET RECRUITS.
New Orleans. Sept. IA description Of
the manner In which Cuban insurgent
bands are said TO have been largely re-
cruited was received last night from
Picayune correspondent who Is travelling
through the provinces where the revolu-
tiOn is strongest
After noting the run OF this years crop
and the fact that where Pine Guerra
raised the standard OF revolt, the banks
which were financing planters refused To
give further assistance. The dispatch
says:
"The experience of one planter in Hav-
ana province Is typical of what has oc-
CURED everywhere. He employed l50 ne
gro men. When he told them that he
would be unable to pay them longer, they
Loyalty offered to remain with him II food
Il have no food he replied. The only
word OF advice that a sincere interest In
their welfare could suggest was: Go join
the insurgents; you can at least have
bananas and mangoes.
PREPARED FOR EMERGENCY.
Washington, Sept. 12.-President Roose-
velts policy of preparedness for any
emergency in Cuba. so far as the imme-
date preparation OF war vessels is con-
cerned was announced at the state de-
pertinent today. II includes the arrival
at Havana tonight of the protected cruiser
Denver and the gunboat Marietta at Glen
fuegos some time tomorrow. The cruiser
Des Moines will remain at Key West
until further orders.
Acting Secretary OF State Bacon said
that there was no disposition on the part
OF this government 10 make a demonstra-
tion in Cuban waters. but that the insur-
rection had attained such proportions IL
had become necessary 10 take steps for
the protection OF American interests In
Cuba. The department believes that for
tho present the Denver will be sufficient
for all needs along the northern coast OF
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12

suited "A member OF the board OF can
vassers and registration.
1T is rather significant that Timothy
T.. O'Nei always made his home with
his mother IN the Sixth ward until she
removed therefrom and that since that
time he has claimed 10 be a resident OF
the Sixth ward although actually resid-
ing with his mother I'm the Fifth
IF Timothy f. O'Neil ever lived at 22S
oxford street with his brother James.
at l50 Potter avenue with Edward NJ
Burke or now lives az 164 Colfax street
with his brother Patrick. the residents
I'm those localities never discovered the
fact. which is surprising considering that
nearly every one knows him.
His evident reason for claiming
residence In the Sixth ward Is too well
known by the voters OF the Sixth ward to
cal for recital OF the facts concerning
the same by me. Respectfully yours,
CHRISTOPHER w oBRIEN"
In an interview today with a News
Democrat reporter Mr.. OBrien said:
"As / stated I'm my letter to the board
OF canvassers and registration, / have
no desire 10 prosecute Mr. ONell, and
this is not a personal matter with me.
However, since Mr. O'Nei has seen
NJ to make IL so. I feel that I ought in
Justice 20 myself 10 answer him.
''In the first place, he says L am
honest and square To that / Will
reply that I'll take his word for IL. as
think he ought TO know whether he is
or not better than l.
"Then he says that when he had
charge OF the city Hall ball team he
refused to allow me to play thereon
Well ] answer that by asking him
IL | ever asked 10 play on the team cr
II anyone ever asked him TO let mo
play?
II anyone ever did. IL was without
my knowledge or consent
Next, he says he is better Demo
crat than | am. I will ask him TO
state publicly whether or not he sup
ported the Democratic nominees in
1902, 1903, 1904 or 1905
"lle intimates that / have made
money out OF politics ! did. | occupied
the position OF mayors secretary,
which is a political position for three
years / received my salary from the
city OF Providence. but I challenge
Mr. O'Neil 10 show that l have ever
received any money dishonorably In
politics or otherwise
'He says, further. th6c when lie was
warden I'm the sixth wall nc WAS asked
TO do certain things by certain man.
/ have a fairly good memory, but can
not remember when he served as
warden. VIII he kindly tell when u
was and by whom he was appointed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12
FRANCE WILL
ENFORCE THE
SEPARATION LAW

Paris. Sept. 1S.-There was an announce
ment at the cabinet meeting held at
Rambouillet yesterday relative TO the
application OF the separation law
The ministers decided to enforce to en-
actment I'm its entirety with hrmness but
at the same time to pay the greatest de-
gree OF respect possible 20 the conscience
OF the people No church will be closed
before December, 1907 The government
can issue "A decree of closing only I'm cases
whore worship has not been exercised
during a twelve months preceding the en-
actment, or where no worship association
has been formed IL was the general SEN
timent that a great change I'm public feel
ing would occur before such actions be-
came necessary. They believe opposition
will subside. thus obvlating the danger
Of religious conflict
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12
AFTER DELIGHTFUL TRIP

The following passengers arrived today
from Baltimore and Norfolk on the
steamer Howard: w. l.. Bodman, MIR.
Homes. Mr.. Fisher, Mr.. Barclay Mr..
Munroe. Mr.. Brackin, Mr.. Porter. Miss
Taylor. Miss Cawley. Miss Austin, Miss
Martin Miss Graft Miss Martin. Miss
Howard. Miss Earl Miss Russell. Miss
Cunloff. w. L. Williams. A II Goodman,
Mrs. w D. williamson. II. Phillips. A
w. Taylor A. J. Smith. L. J. Mcintosh,
NJ. r.. Bradley. Mrs. NJ. r. Bradley. Miss
Morrison.
Miss Denbell, Miss stewart. Miss G.
II Runge. c. VI ClarKin, l.. I. Shock.
/ T. Shock. w. j lie Copmte, Mr..
Moore. Mr.. Carter. Miss u. Pollard. Miss
n. Pollard. ~ T.. Aub. w. l.. Cockey and
wife Mrs u. +. Aub. A. +. Rach. Frank
shappel. II Smith. Jos. O'Neill, Victor
Phiblad. Mr McQuiggan. Mr.. stiddard.
Nr Rackett Mr. Chafe. Mr.. Mitchell.
Mrs. McQuiggan and son. Miss Shea. Mise
Kelley.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12
PROF. ALEXANDER
To INVESTIGATE
FISHING TROUBLE

Gloucester. Mass. Sept. 12.-United
States Commissioner A. r.. Alexander
was in this city today making arrange
ments for his work in Newfoundland
waters, where ne has been instructed to
go by the national government 10 look
after the rights of American fishermen
and to study into the causes and pos
sible remedies for the disputes over
treaty rights.
The government ocean going tug Poto-
mac, on which Prof. Alexander Will sail,
arrived late last night and will remain
IL is expected, for a week, when II Is
probable that the local herring fleet will
sail for Newfoundland waters.
One seiner. the Edna Wallace Hopper.
under the command of Capt. Miller. has
already sailed for the grounds 10 do
little mackerel fishing before the herring
strike In from the northern waters.