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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-30

in the study of Greek in the line of men
tai discipline that cannot be got at in the
study Of Latin. Therefore in this regard
there is nothing gained in the study of
both languages. But German may be
substituted for Latin when one does not
intend TO 90 to college.
" As TO the latter part of my subject, /
would say the method is conditioned by
the aim, but any way, the method is the
method of hard work"
The essay was then discussed, after
which the meeting adjourned.
The afternoon session at Music Hall
opened with an address by w. A. Mowry,
liz d., superintendent of schools, Salem,
Mass. His subject, "Do the Public
Schools Meet the Reasonable Demands of
Practical Life" was fully treated upon,
during which he took occasion to
state his observations in different parts of
this country, saying that our system of
public schools is one that underlies the
stability of our republic.
The discussion of this essay was opened
by the Rev. r. ID. Blakeslee, ID. d., princi-
pal Uf the East Greenwich Academy, who
took up the limitations OF the public
schools.
Mrs Eugene Webster of East Provi-
dence then read out OF Bohemia" after
which an intermisson of five minutes
took place.
Then Henry NJ Maxon, A NJ, superin-
tenuent OF tne BaWtucket puDllc schools,
gave an address on the subject, THE
True Basis of Discipline He said
that the true teaching mu,t be of char
aCter, and "a true character is one that
recognizes divine law. 1t rests with
teachers TO see that children are fitted for
right living. The discipline of a child
should be in harmony with his nature.
Punishment should fit the child, not the
offence.
Benjamin Baker then gave the report OF
the Rhode Island Teachers Reading Cir
Gle, of which he is the PRESIDENT.
The feature of the evening session was
an illustrated lecture by George l.. Fox,
a. NJ, rector of the Hopkins Grammar
school, New Haven. The subject was
The Great Public schools of England"
He gave a description of the education of
an English schoOlboy, and gave the OBJ
jects of the schools The principal schools
are Rugby, EtO Winchester, Charter
House, Shrewsbury, Marlboro, Clifton
and Harrow.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-02
Watson Carbossa Squire.
New York Recorder.

new 1OrK Recorder.
Mr.. w. J. Florence and Senator Watson c..
Squire had lunch together in the Fifth Avenue
Hotel three or four weeks ago. The talk turned
to the influence applause has upon the actor.
"The time was" said Mr.. Florence, little
drearily, "whsn l lived upon applause. The
excitement OF the theater was life to me, in
describably thrilling and celebrating l re-
greet those days. l do not seem to care now for
the laughing and hand-clspping that follow
what my hearers are pleased to think my good
points. All that has ceased to move me. / am
very tired of acting and | might almost say of
life. shall retire from the stage after another
year or two" For a moment or two Mr.. Florence
was silent and then he frightened up into the
old CHEEKY fellow again:
''By the way, Senator" said he, "what Is your
middle name? / never knew what the Sc stood
for
The least shade of vexation passed over Sem
ator squlre's eountenanee as he replied: "Oh,
don't bother me, Florence"
Mr.. Florence did not know that Senator Squire
Is rather sensitive about his middle name. The
"C'' stands Tor Carbosss, the name of an old
clerical friend of his father.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-02
ABLE AND AVAILABLE.

1t is happy combination of circum-
stances that makes Mr.. Blaine not only
the ablest but the most available man at
the disposal of the party for standard
bearer in 1892. Eminent men, who stand
iii the front of great political parties,
favoring and defending one set of current
measures, or damning and defeating
others. are obliged to take sides and place
themselves with partisan strength and
bitterness on the record. They are like all
strong and forceful men in life-they must
make enemies, must assume unpleasant
but unavoidable responsibilities, and such
men are seldom available candidates in a
close political contest, because all their
lives they have been making record that,
though admired by their friends. is an
odious and burning memory to their foes
This is the real reason why politicians
prefer for candidate in a close nations al
fight man whose previous life and pur-
suits stand either for that amiable medioc-
rity that always secures q certain degree
of popularity, or for that political inactiv-
ity or illustrious obscurity which implies
no conspicuous record that needs explana-
ton, extenuation or skillful defense in
order to catch the floating, independent
variable vote. The failure of Henry Clay
to reach the presidency was due to the
fact that he was teo great a man to be
trusted as an obsequious tool by the South,
who knew his intense patriotism and his
want of any real sympathy with slavery,
and who therefore preferred to elect Polk.
Webster was too great TO be plastic
fellow once seated in the White House.
and with the exception of 1850 his action
and utterances had been intensely patri-
otto and in depreciation of slavery, so that
the Wings knew that they could not win
any Southern states with Webster Cass
was beaten in lS4S by Taylor because the
South could more safely trust Louisiana
Wing STAKEHOLDER to sympathize with
slavery than they could any Jacksonian
Democrat from the free states: and Csss
was big enough intellectually TO be more
than wax figure in the hands of the
South. The promptness with which Cass
resigned from the cabinet when Pres
ident Buchanan refused 10 coerce
rebellion proved that the South
had not misjudged his temper.
Douglas was repudiated by the South be-
cause he had lost its confidence in his at
tempt ito carry water on both shoulder
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-02

In another column will be found an
opinion from Corporation Counsel Jacobs
as to the necessity of holding a special
election to fill the vacancy caused by the
resignation OF Mayor White. Judge Ja-
cobs reserves the right to revise this opin-
ion, If upon mature elaboration he takes a
different view of the situation, but it is the
expression Of his present Judgment.
Judge Jacobs holds in brief that the city
council should, at its meeting next week,
formally declare that vacancy exists in
the Office of mayor. As that meeting will
be held within three months of the time
set for the regular election, no special
election will be necessary. In the mean
time, President Hall. of the board of
aldermen, will, of course, be acting mayor,
and when the council meets to choose
formally a successor to Mayor White, it
should, and doubtless will. elect him to.
the position.
In this way and by following the course
suggested by Judge Jacobs all the legal
difficulties which have been suggested may
be avoided
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-02
OPPOSED TO FREE TRADE.

The Democratic opposition to the cleo
ton of Mills, of Texas, to the speakership
includes U. S. Senator German, John r.
Mclean, Charles A. Dana, U. s. SEN
ator Hill, ex-Congressman Hewitt, dis
ciples of the late Samuel ]. Randall. The
views of the Democrats are voiced by the
New York Sun at the East and the St.
Louis Republic at the West; q. S.
Senator Pugh, of Alabama, the Tammany
Hall machine, and most of the New York
delegation. The New York Sun utters
these words of warning concerning the
fatal significance of the election of Mills:
If the Democrats of the Fifty-second congress
nominate Roger @. Mills for speaker they will
thereby declare themselves in favor of free
trade
No sane person supposes that ii the Democrats
commit themselves consciously or uncon-
sciously to free trade, they will have any chance
OF electing president If they elect Mr. Mills
speaker they will so commit themselves, and all
the explanations, resolutions and platforms
that they can make in 1892 will produce no
effect upon the country, and have no validity in
denial
They viii have made their platform, and they
VIII have to stand on Ii rs they can.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-02

The retiring secretary of war, United
States Senator Proctor, has filled
that Office with more ability than
any man who has occupied it
since the days of Edwin M. STAN
ton. Before the institution of the reforms
accomplished by Secretary Proctor one
third of the army deserted in single year.
The assertions in the last twelve months
amounted to only 5k per cent, the lowest
percentage of assertions in the history of
the army. At the same time the number
of inmates in the military prisons has
been reduced over 20 per cent. The men
are better satisfied and better treated, and
as a consequence better class of men are
enlisted.
In the great work of providing coast de-
lenses and the construction of guns with
the aid of congress Secretary Proctor ha o
accomplished so much that he is able to
say: -Four years continuance of similar
legislation and activity, and it can no
longer be said that the United States il
defenseless against foreign powers"
The secretary holds that the maximum
age tor actual eHllStmentS should be re-
duced below 80, which was fixed by re-
cent order, and no re-enlistments allowed,
except in the case of non-commissiened
officers who have attained special pro-
fciency; this would return the soldier
after three or five years service to civil
life in the majority of cases better fitted
for it than when he enlisted. 1t is better,
says the secretary, that the soldiers SER
vice should be an incident and not the
business of his life. But the age limit can
not be reduced unless greater inducement
is offered good class of young men to en-
list; there should be an increase in the
pay of non-commissoned officers, and thee
should be given better opportunity to COM
pete upon examination for commissions.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-02
THE WORK OF ELECTRICITY.
How o Man Gained Eighteen and
One Half Pounds and Was
Restored to Health.
Roy. Pierce Co. Wash,

Roy. Pierce Co. Wash,
DR.. Darrin-Dear Sir: / commenced
treatment with you two months ago for
heart disease, constipation. dyspepsia and
enlargement of the liver. When | first
commenced my head was dizzy and mind
so confused that I could scarcely think of
anything; all was confusion. Now, my
mind is clear, my heart troubles me very
little. The palpitation is about all gone,
the pain and distress In my heart, stomach
and bowels cease TO trouble me. The en-
largement of the liver is gradually going
down. So begin to feel like a new man.
Ny friends are surprised to see me look
so well. When commenced treatment |
weighed only 95 pounds, now / weigh
1877. | cannot thank you enough for the
relief you have given me. | am sincerely,
your friend, WIN. McCUTCHEON.
More Cures BY DIR. Darrin.
B. F. Stout, Independence. Wash, deaf
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Isaac Wingard, Centralia, Wash, asthma
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Mrs. II. Il. Day, Port Madison, Wash,
throat difficulty, cured.
Miss Fanny Kennedy, Walla Walla,
Wash, cross eyes, cured in one minute.
w. +. Ogle, Seatco, Wash, liver and
kidney complaint and dyspepsia, also deaf
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William Little, Seattle, WASH, pain in
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They make a speciality of all diseases OF
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Blood Taints, Syphilis, elect, Gonorrh9a,
Structure, Sperm Seminal Weak
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mer prices. Cures of private diseases guar
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Most cases can receive home treatment after
visit to the Doctors Office. Inquiries
answered. Circulars and question blanks
sent free.
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camp in 1885,

Judge Roger A. Pryor, who was elected
judge of the New York court of common
pleas, certifies that he was assessed $40, 900
by Tammany Hall as his contribution to
the expenses of his election. and that he
paid it. His salary is SIC, 800 year, and
his judicial term eight years. Pryor is in
the first rank of the bar of New York city.
and was elected by so, 900 majority and yet
before he entered upon the canvass he had
to pay Dick Croker, one of the Tammany
chiefs, $4,000. In other words, an able
and heightened lawyer. before he can be
elected to a judicial office, is obliged to
submit to political blackmail levied by a
vulgar and ignorant Tammany tough. "
who not many years ago was tried for
shooting dead political opponent in a
fight at the polls.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-02

parochial schools Of the city, to the number OF
1000, participated. Archbishop Ryan, OF Phiia-
delphia, addressed the children, and he was
followed BY Archbishop Kenrick.
This evening, after grand sacred concert by
the choirs of all the Catholic churches In the
city, aggregating 500 voices, Governor Francis,
OF Missouri, made an address He ex-
tended the congratulations OF the COM
monwealth TO Archbishop Kenrick, and
closed with euloay OF the arch
bishop and his fifty years Of labor, expressing
the wish that he might long be spared to wit
ness the beneficial results of his labor and enjoy
the grateful companionship OF those who de-
light to do him honor. Mayor Newman followed
with . brief address, Congratulatory and
euogistic addresses we're then made In
bohemian, German, Polish, Italian, Irish,
English and in behalf OF the celored Catholics
of the diocese. Cardinal Gibbons extended
thanks in behalf OF the archbishopric to the
governor, mayor and citizens of ST. Louis for the
honor that had been done to the archbishop,
concluding with short prayer for him. The
jubilee ceremonies are now practically closed,
the remainder of the programme being recep-
tions to the visiting prelates.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-02
PROGRESSIVE RELIGION.
SEATTLE. November Is, 1891


To THE EDITOR: The discussion which has
been carried on in the PosT -INTELLIeEScER for
the past six weeks or more has been striking
illustration OF the truth OF the following passage
from Mr.. Herbert Spencer:
1--WE must, therefore, recognize the resistance
to change of theological opinion as in great
measure salutary. 1t is not simply that strong
and deep-rooted feelings are necessarily excited
to antagonism, it is not simply that the highest
moral sentiments join in condemnation OF Q
change which seems to undermine their
authority; but IL Is that real adaptation exists
between an established belief and the natures of
those who defend 1t, and that the tenacity OF
the defense measures the completeness OF the
adaptation
The tenacity of the Rev. Mr. Burchett's de-
Tense leaves no question as to the completeness
OF his adaptation to his belief in the dogmas OF
Calvinsm.
From his point of view he is quite logical in
calling Emerson the enemy of Christ, confus-
ing, as he does, the theology of Calvinism with
the pure, simple truths that Jesus taught His
disciples. 1t Is futile, therefore, for Mr.. Crosby
to try to induce him to retreat from his position
until he can be made to change his point of
view, which, owing to the adaptation noted
above, is impossible.
The misapprshension of the beauties of EN-
erson's character and work by such minds can
not harm the reputation of the seer. We may
regret to hear that there Is any one who cannot
benefit by the example of one whom we veneer
ate 80 much, but that very fact is proof of the
extreme exaltation of his character. Emerson
has himself noted this same misconception in his
essay on "Self- Reliance" He says: ''Is IL so
bad, then, to be misunderstood? Pythagoras
was misunderstood, and Socrates, and Jesus,
and Luther, and Copernicus. and Calico, and
Newton, and every pure and wise spirit that
ever took flesh. To be great Is to be misundeF-
stood" J. T. 7.
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provision 1t would always be possible to
prevent an election by that means when
majority of one house was opposed to the
choice of the majority of the other.
The Florida legislature consists of thirty
two senators and sixty-eight represents
tives. or 100 members in al. In the joint
assembly of May 26, there were present
fifteen members of the Senate and thirty
nine members of the House, tifty-four in
all, or more than a majority of all the
members elected to both houses. On the
ballot for senator fifty-two votes were cast,
of which Mr.. Call received fifty-one, not
only q majority of the joint assembly.
but majority of all the members OF the
two houses.
There is little question that the United
States Senate viii promptly seat Mr.. Call.
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THa CASE OF SENATOR CALL.

The seat of United States Senator Call.
of Florida, is TO be contested by ex-Con-
gresham Davidson. Senator Call relies
upon the records of his election by the
legislature and the certificate of the secre-
tary ofthe state of Florida but his creden-
tails lack the signature of the governor.
Mr.. Davidson. who has been appointed by
the governor, has the governors certifi-
cate which the state supreme court has
ordered the secretary of state to sign, and
the governors statement of the Irregular
ties in Calls election, which he claims in
validate il.
Governor Fleming, of Florida, claims
that the reelection of Senator Call bv the
legislature was Illegal, because a majority
Of the members of each branch of the leg
islature was not present when the decisive
ballot was taken. 1t is not disputed. how.
ever. that Mr.. Call received majority of
all the votes cast.
Both Call and Davidson are Democrats.
Davidson contends that in electing a
United States senator a quorum of each
branch Of the state legislature was neces-
sary, and he claims 10 be able 70 prove tn at
the Senate lacked two of a quorum when
the balloting began. Probably this proof.
however. viii not serve Mr. Davidson's
turn, because the United States statutes
regarding the election of United States
senators require that the person who re-
ceives majority of sli the votes of the
Joint assembly, majority of all the men,
hers elected 10 both houses being present
and voting, shall be declared duly elected. "
This does not require q quorum of each
house TO be present, but only "a majority
of all the members Of both houses" The
purpose OF the statute in making a major
ity of all the members of the joint assem-
bly, sufficient 10 elect IS 10 prevent the de-
feat of an election by the absence of a
quorum OF one house. Without such q
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-02

According to the Chronicle, Mount Yer
non is very much exercised over what it
terms ingratitude in that no invitation
was rendered the aforesaid city to join in
the excursion over the Great Northern
railway by the Seattle Chamber of CON-
merce. Very likely the jurisdiction of the
Chamber OF Commerce did not extend be-
yond the confines of the city of Seattle. 1t
is to be regretted, however, that the ar
rangements, by whomsoever made. did
not include invitations to all the cities
along the line to participate in an event
commemorative OF an enterprise in which
all were jointly interested.
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WHAT WE MIGHT BE.

Upon the tall cliffs cloud-wrapt verge
The lonely shepherd stands,
And hears the laundering ocean surge
That sweeps the far-off strands;
And thinks In peace of raging storms
Where he win never be-
OF life in all its unknown forms
In lands beyond the sea.
80 in our dreams some glimpse appears,
Though soon it fades again,
How other lands or times or spheres
Might make US other men;
How half our being lies in trance,
Nor joy nor sorrow brings,
Unless the hand of circumstance
Can touch the latent strings.
We know not fully what we are,
Still lees what we might be;
But hear faint voices from the far
Deep lands beyond the sea.
W T. Fl. Lseky
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-02

The Yakima Herald says that the con-
tract for the middle ditch in Kittitas
county has just been let for the sum of
1900, and that 81, 900 acres of land will
be reclaimed to the varied purposes of
agriculture. Water comes rather hisb
but when once supplied the possibilities of
the soil are limitless.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-02

The Colfax Gazette apprehends serious
trouble TO the orchards of the Palouss
country from the scale worm unless vigor-
Gus remedies are applied promptly. Other
localities likewise afflicted with this nest
must needs be on the alert to preserve
their trees
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-02

The Clallam Bay Record is doing com.
mendable work in persistently advocating
the improvement Of the country roads
in that section.
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The Premium Map.

The FosT-IsTELLIaENcER premium is q large
double wall map, mounted on rollers top and
bottom. and is printed in eleven different colors.
1t con tains Rand, McNally & Co.'S latest United
States map on one side and on the other is
Neely's political and historical chart, showing
pictures OF all the presidents. The following
special offer is open only to subscribers OF this
paper:
Daily subscribers in the city may call and
get maps at 81 each. Maps sent by mail TO
daily subscribers outside the city for s1.25.
The R-pAge WEEKLY PosT-INTKLLIGENCER one
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The Enterprise advocates the planting of
trees in the public streets of Garfield, and
believes the subject worthy of municipal
consideration.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-02
rHE KENnrcK JUBILEE.

-Four Thousand Catholic school Chill
drsn Take Part In . Concert.
81. LOUIS, Dec. 1.-The jubilee ceienration OF
Archbishop Ksnriok was continued this morn
ing by the ''childreu's concert at the exrosi-
ton building, ut which the children OF the
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-02

= Beginning Sunday night, November %. tina
Union raclne steamer Hassalo viii leave CITY
aoex a. IL ?. m. daily. except SATURDAY., for Ia
conner aud intermediate points
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Are you going East this fall or winter? II so,
take the Northern Pacific. Are your friends
coming West to visit? Then suggest to them
that they take the Northern Pacific, as il Is the
only direct line to Puget sound anu Washington
points. No change of cars or rechecking of bag
gage. Be sure your ticket reads via the North
ern Pacific railroad
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Loos Front street ~" >
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$50 victims for Christmas az o. E. Pettis &
Co.'S, l,0I5 Front street