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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14
starves from choice, or rather because Of
unyielding prejudice, can excite our
sympathies but slightly in its behalf.
THE STATE HOUSE BONDS.

The numerous inquiries received by
State Treasurer Clark in regard to the
new state house bonds, are an indica-
| ton of the interest that the state house
creates as well as of the widespread
confidence in the financial stability of
| the State.
No State in the Union can make q
better showing than Rhode Island.
With but little more than million dol
lars of nominal indebtedness all of
which will be provided for by sinking
fund by June OF next year, the State is
practically free from debt or incum-
brance of any kind. Even its nominal
debt is a relic of the war; Ever since
that time the affairs of the State have
been economically administered and not
only has the debt not increased but $50,-
600 has been added TO the sinking
fund for number of years. Despite the
somewhat unpleasant reputation of the
State in Its use of money mt elections,
its legislators have proved themselves
remarkably conscientious and careful.
There has not been in recent years any
breath of suspicion against any mem
Der OF our legislature, no defalcations
or discrepancies in the State accounts
have occurred The whole record of
the State is clean financially.
All these facts will weigh in the
minds of investors. They know that the
States credit is as high as freedom from
debt, honest officials and economic gov
ernment can make it. They know
further that that credit is based upon
an enormous wealth widely distributed
among prosperous workingmen and con-
tinually being increased by the untiring
energy and inventive genius of a
thrifty and industrious population. 1t is
a most gratifying state of affairs. 1t
insures the investor in our state house
bonds, when the Legislature sees fit to
issue them, an investment whose value
and security is as safe as the money in
their own hands would be. More than
that,it insures to the people the erection
of a state house at the lowest possible
cost. For the higher the States credit
the better are the prices which the
bonds will bring and the lower will be
the rate of interest which the State
will have to pay. A twenty-year con-
vertible gold bond of the State of Rhode
Island ought to be marketable at
price that will cost the State consider
ably less than A per cent. In view
of the splendid condition of our treasury
perhaps par could be obtained for a
bond bearing as low as 81 per cent.
interest.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14
IMMIGRATION.
Steamship Agents VIII Raise Rates for
Cabin Passage.

Steamship Agents VIII Raise Rates for
Cabin Passage.
NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE steamship
agents at this port have outlined a plan
Of action which will be enforced by all
the great transatlantic lines i'm regard to
the carrying Of steerage passengers The
traffic is to be shut off entirely, Ind for
the purpose of making up any losses that
may accrue from the cessation Of the i'm
migrant traffic the companies will COM
pei the cabin passengers to pay higher
rates for their accommodations The
agents. as IL by common consent, agree
that If immigration is to be shut off it
will do untold injury to the United
States.
At the offices OF the various companies
who are in the North Atlantic Steamship
Association no particulars were received
up to late hour last night as to the ac-
tion of the European agents. Each of the
New York agents said that the plan had
undoubtedly been adopted, rs the m after
had been under consideration ever since
the issuing OF President Harrison's proc
lamation at the time of the cholera scare.
Local agents have decided not to sell
any more prepaid tickets. although at
each OF the offices il was stated that
many letters had been received from all
parts OF the country, both from sub
agents and those desiring TO purchase
tickets, asking what action will be taken.
and protesting at the same time against
stopping the carrying of immigrants. as
IL will separate many families, the fathers
of whom have come here, managed to
save little money, and who are now on
the eve OF sending for wives and children.
but who will be unable to do so il they
have TO pay for cabin accommodations.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14
LAW AND ORDER.


There seems to be disposition on the
part of the clergy of the city to inaugu.
rate some sort of concerted crusade
against vice and sin of the variety some
times alluded to as "the social sim" and
other forms of depravity. What this
disposition will develop into cannot be
foretold just yet, but there are happily
symptoms that conservative counsels
will prevail, to certain extent at least,
and that the city will be spared the dis
grace of such unreasoning and illogical
raids against the officers of the law as
some cities are at the present time un-
dergoiDg.
There is no doubt about the existence
of great amount of vice in this CITY.
There is more than there ought to be.
and more than there need to be. The
question of diminishing the amount is
very grave one. 1t requires the most
intelligent and patient treatment. The
ministers interested in the proposed
movement will do the cause they labor
for and the city very grave injury if
they attempt to accomplish the end
aimed at in any but the very wisest
way.
Let IL be at once admitted that the
police authorities might be more Wig
liant and the courts more effective. Let
1t be admitted that the volume of vice
can be reduced. Then let ways and
means be considered in the light of rea-
son and probable results.
IL is easier TO point out what ought
not to be done than to indicate what
ought to be done. There ought, for
one thing, to be no conflict with the DO
lice and the courts, or with the munich
pal government. They are the agencies
of the people, and the police can always
employ them to effect the ends they are
constituted for. The police and the
city government will cooperate with
any and all reasonable efforts to purify
the city. This must be assumed by all
good citizens, or they themselves stand
accused OF employing incompetent or
dishonest officials. II is greatly to be
hoped, therefore. that the new move.
ment, IL it takes form, will endeavor TO
work in harmony with the constituted
authorities. and not begin by antogomz-
ing them and waste its strength in at
tempting to discredit them. A move
ment Of this kind that Is worked through
constituted channels would be some
thing OF novelty, and would be con.
sidered unique enough to give this city
certain celebrity.
There is great field for work in this
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14
Boston Store.
Or THE
EXHIBITION!

The wonderful exhibition
of Oriental Rugs, Carpets
and Portieres closes tonight.
No visitor has expressed the
thought of ever having seen,
in any place in the world, any
collection to compare in any
respect with the magnifcence
of this display.
The space allotted has been
far too small for the exhibi-
ton. Only about 200 of the
400 pieces could be spread
about and leave any room for
visitors.
Thursday, at 1880 A. M.
and ago p. NJ, every one Of
the 400 Rugs will be offered
at public auction, and sold
for whatever you bid for
them.
There could not possibly
be a fairer, easier or more
satisfactory manner in which
to sell those Rugs than in
this way-by auction-where
you can bid whatever you
Judge each or any Rug or
Carpet to be worth to you.
Friday and Saturday the
auction will also begin at
1880 A. M. and 2:3o p. M.
whether it storms or whether
the sun shines.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14
ATTEMPTED BURGLARY.
The Police Search Anthony d Coweips
Store for Possible BurRIars

Tho Police Search Anthony d Coweil',
Store for Possible Burglars.
The police in the Central Police dis
trict had another spell OF excitement
early this morning, and the officers en-
joyed one more chase after supposed bur.
glars. AT $40 o'clock this morning Off.
Ger Dunn, discovered that the rear door
of Anthony a. Cowells store on Wsybos
set street had been forced open.
Indications pointed towards an attem pt
to burglarize the store, and the officer at
once raped vigorously for assistance. In
a moment score of answering signals
were heard from points around, and
shortly after the forms Of hurrying blue
coats were to be seen Fastening towards
the store.
Officer Dunn at once explained matters
to the other officer and a line was formed
about the store. A search was at once
made In the store, but nothing could be
found pointing to the presence of male
factors. Meanwhile the proprietors ha
been notified and were soon at the estab-
lishment, and under their guidance a
thorough search Of the premises was
made.
After a long and diligent tour of In.
spection IL was decided that nothing had
been stolen and no trace of burglars
could be found.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14

city for an organization devoted to the
great purpose of the reduction OF vice,
and II such an organization was properly
constituted and was willing to work for
results, out of sight of the public and
putting notoriety aside, incalculable
good might be accomplished. Such a
society must be organized TO work for
years, II necessary-to be practically a
permanent institution. Its cornerstone
must be greatly tempered by common
sense, and business sense. 1t must tcork,
and eschew talking. There can be no
sweeping of the vice complained Of ont
of the city by a strong blast of popular
disapprobation. 1t must be rooted out,
and the process will be slow. tedious,
discouraging, costly in human sacrifice
and self-denying labor.
The existence of vice is more discred-
liable TO the ministers and the churches
than 1t is to the city government and
the police. 1t is the business of the
churches to exterminate vice-crowd it
out of the world by planting virtue all
about it and so nourishing and propo-
eating it as to drive the weeds from the
field. That they haven't done it is ap-
parent. That they realize their partial
failure is made apparent by this pres
ent agitation.
Let there be crusade against sin.
therefore, but let it be a shrewd and
sensible campaign, fought on lines of at
least possibility by level-headed and
earnest men who esteem results rather
than methods.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14
TO MANDAMUS,

The Publisher of Printers Ink Decides on
an Action Against the New York Post
master.
NEW YORK, Dec. 4.-Acting for George
p. Rowell, Counsellor Philip Carpenter
will apply to the United States Circuit
Court to-day for a mandamus to compel
Postmaster Van Cott to deposit with the
court 81, ,067. So, which it is Iclaimed has
been exacted illegally as third class post
age on Printers Ink, weekly publica-
tion, aud for an injunction to prevent the
collection of third class postags on the
publication hereafter.
Printers Ink is devoted to advertisers
and advertising. Third Assistant Post
master General Hazsn decided on Janu-
ary . last that it was not entitled to
admission to the mails as second class
matter Since then one cent a copy, the
third class rate. has been required, and
Mr. Rowel claims to have paid SOD i29 g6
when he ought to have paid only 81, 1855. 3S.
Mr.. Hazen's view was that the object
OF the publication was TO advertise Mr..
RowelPs business, and that it had no
bona fide circulation. Rowell claims it
has more than forty thousand genuine
subscribers. The 81, 967. 50 which he
wants put in the courts hands pending
litigation is the alleged excess which has
been paid since August "A last, when
Postmaston Van Cott agreed to allow
Printers Ink to pass as second -cl lass mat
ter, provided sufficient money to make
up the third class rate were deposited.
Mr.. Rowell says Printers lux is a pro-
perty worth 100000 II allowed to pass as
continued IL considered third class
Heretofore 1t has paid a profit of $4,000
year. This year It has been conducted at
au actual loss OF -, ,OO0
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14

A CORRESPONDENT writes to know
whether the new state house is likely
to require as long in completion as the
new station. Inasmuch as nothing has
yet been done in regard to the state
house beyond simply giving the Gen
eral Assembly permission to issue bonds,
no one can venture to predict as to its
completion. But it is possible to say
that If the same perseverance and en-
ergy characterizes the building of the
state house as has characterized it's
present commission on plans, the peo-
pie will have no cause for complaint as
to the slowness of its work.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14

THE announcement of the meeting of
the Republican leaders and the mem
bers of the national committee soon to
take place is the first external evidence
of the line of its future policy which the
party has yet made. 1t is now def
nately settled that the aggressive cam
paign for 1894 and 1896 has already been
planned and that the temporary defeat
which the party has suffered has had
only the effect of encouraging it to more
systematized and better organized
effort.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14
THE NEWS TURN NOW.

The Panama scandal promises to benfit
the French republic. If it does not destroy
it.-Newport Observer.
We do not exactly s'e the benefit, but
the destruction is easily In sight.
IL Is on the carpet AT Brussels that the
moribund monetary conference contem-
plates es abllshing modus vivendl.-
New Hampshire Republican.
Rich carpets and rich dinners, we fear,
have already engrossed too much of the
monetary congress- attention.
eWhen the Briggs heresy trial Is finally
laid on the ecclesiastical shelf the Eng
llsh l&hRuage Will be entitled TO long
needed rest.-New York Commercial
Advertiser.
From present appearances it looks as II
that blest day were yet afar off.
Cara has again Invaded" Mexico. 1t
IL time that the band OF freebooters
beaded by the chief was run down.
Newport News.
He should be treated with some of that
same lotion that we applied to our justly
celebrated Geronimo.
-haih ~ WucTe you viii, IHosc pcTsous
who evince an inorainate greed for
Office are unfit for the positions they
seek. Westerly Tribune.
What a lot of unfit officers we must
nave.
Two Negroes and one white man have
been lynched at Jellico, Tennessee, for
outrage and murder. Ii is a little singu-
lar tnat for real crimes down South they
do not disgrace the criminals by trial aud
punishment by law.-P. V. Il. Times.
From purely 'eye for eve" standpoint
the Southern ruffian is really deserving
of little or no trial by law.
Iowa must be pretty fairly prosper
Gus state. Only 80 per cent Of her farms
are mortgaged.- Boston Traveller.
Here would be an excellent field for the
Stanford farm loan law.
Nothing but talk is 70 be expected
from congress before the holiday recess.
and not a great deal more than that after
ward. d.-Boston Journal.
But for talk, talk. talk, wait until the
Fifty-third Congress opens
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14

Entertained at the Eimwood Club Last
Evening.

Last evening the club composed of the
members OF the City Council was given
the freedom of the Elmwood Club House.
Councilmen Knight and Davis, who as
presi tent aud secretary respectively of
the Council Club being also members Of
the Elmwood Club. There were thirty-six
Of the councilmen aud aldermen present
aud tue time was employed In the games
OF pool, billiards. bowling aud whist till
the supper was spread.
After the supper a business meeting
was held ana officers elected for the en-.
suing year: Councilman Spencer u
Read WAS chosen president, Alderman
Winshp ana Councilman McCann were
chosen first and second vice presidents
respectively and Councilman Davis was
reelected secretary and treasurer. After
the business meeting the club adjourned
90 the parlors where an entertainment of
vocal aud instrumental music was pro-
vided. About lO:3J the company broke
up after directing President Knight TO
return thanks OF the club to the Kim.
wood Club for their hospitality.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14
Cause OF Fire Unknown.

GARDINER, Me-, Dec. 14.-At z o'clock
last evening fire was discovered in the
factory, corner Of Bridge and Summer
streets, formerly occupied by Kimbali
Bros. The building was owned by a
stock company and cost $4,000. II was a
total loss, with no insurance. The second
floor was occupied by Spare * Newell,
manufacturers OF patent graphite boxes.
Their loss is unknown, but they had a
small insurance. The cause OF the fire is
unknown.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14
Counterfeiter Arrested In Columbus. O.

COLUMBUS. o., Dec. li.-The police have
arrested a counterfeiter who has been
making and issuing counterfeit coins
since last August and who has defied de-
lection. His name Is Fred w. Davis, and
he was caught with a counterfeiting out
ut I'm his possession and counterfeit silver
quarters on his person. lie is an English
man, twenty eight yesrs steg&
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14
ASSAULTED WITH AMMONIA.
A Jsweler Badly Hurt by . Fellow Work
man Yesterday.

man Yesterday.
Jacob Schemelz, a jeweler employed by
Ettlinger q Esser. manufacturing Jewel.
ers, on Chestnut street. was arraigned in
the Sixth District Court this morning,
charged with an assault on Joseph Hart.
fellow workman. He pleaded not
guilty and was held in $500 surety for
trial Tuesday.
It Is alleged that the men became in
VOWED in quarrel at the works during
the noon hour, yesterday, aud the diffi.
Guilty becoming heated. 10 Is said,
Schemelz grabbed up a bottle of am.
monia standing near by, and struck Hart
on the head smashing the bottle and al.
lowing the contents TO escape. The am
mopia ran down Harts face and into his
eyes causing him the most excruciatlng
agony and completely binding him.
DR. Farrell was called aud did all i'm
his power TO relieve the sufferngs of the
victim. Schemelz WAS at once arrested
and was taken To station 5. This morn
ing Hart was rather better but IL Is still
an open question whether he RECEIVERS his
sight or not
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14
4. W. LADD co.
New Christmas
NeCkWear !

In this department we present the
handsomes st stock of Mems Neck
wear we have ever shown, full of
novelties selected especially for the
Christmas trade.
Tecks, Four i'm Hands and
Pufts, in silk and variety of beautiful
patterns, at 75c., 81, $l.25, $1.50 and Sc.
A magnificent line of Ascots, i'm
ported exclusively for us, at $l.25, 81. 50.
Sc and $3.50.
Also choicely selected stock of
French De JOinville Scarfs at $3.50.
A beautiful assortment of patterns.
A drive of extra fine quality silk
Tecks, FOur-in-Hands and Puffs,
worth 75c. each, only 5Oc.
Christmas Suspenders - Plain.
White and Black Satin Suspenders, only
$1,OO a pair, in an attractive glass
box, put up expressly for holiday gifts.
Better quality for $l.5s and $l.75.
A complete assortment of Hand-em-
broidered Braces, put up in glass boxes,
from sees to $400.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14

IT is reported that Chairman Vaughan
and President Parsons arrived at defin-
ate arrangements by which the pro-
perty of the New England road now
blocking the terminal improvements
can be secured. If so, the public would
like to know the terms of that arrange
ment. The people have the right to
know what their officials are doing at
all times and all places.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14
Verdict for plaIntIG.

SALEM, Mass, Dec. 14.-In the case OF
Charles II. Decie, administrator OF the es-
tate of Charles II. Decie, Jr., OF Newbury-
port, vs.. the Boston q Portsmouth Steam
ship Co., an action OF tort to recover dam
ages from the steamship company, for the
death OF young Decie while a passenger on
defendants steamer "John Brooks" the
jury returned a verdict for plaintiff In the
sum of sl379.l6.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14

WHEN our forefatbers stated in the
Constitution that there should be no
law made abriGging the freedom of the
press they knew exactly what they were
about Certain lnconsequential, but
highly self-sufiicient, persons Of the pres
ent day, seem to doubt the wisdom of the
early patriots.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14

THE more we read Mr.. Cleveland's
recent speech the more we're convinced
that he didn't mean to say anything and
came pretty near doing it. 1t was
diaphanous mirage of nebulous plati-
tudes whose meaning exists nowhere
outside Of the mind of the author, and
probably moi. even there.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14

THE speach that Speaker Crisp did
not deliver at the Reform Club dinner,
has aroused more interest than any or
all of those that were delivered. Per-
haps, however, even that is not placing
very high estimate on Mr.. Crisp's
silence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14

UNCLE SAM will interfere with the
weather no more, so far as rain making
is concerned. But this is no insinuation
that Uncle Jerry Rusk does not know
mis- business,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14

The mournful intelligence that the
general public may possibly be debarred
from the Worlds fair opening exercises
Is partially compensated by the chaotic
and feverish hope that the term general
public" may be so construed as to include
Mr.. Holman Of Indiana.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14

The Democrats of the House who
think that Mr.. Crisp was snubbed by
the Reform Club in not asking him to
speak at its dinner can probably soothe
the ruffled feelings of the fiery Souther-
rer by re-eleetiag him to the speaker
ship.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14
It Is a Success.

DR.. Tillinghast's new method
Of filling teeth without pain is a
decided success and many can
testify. Call at 7zo Westmin-
ster street and investigate this
method.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14

The tramp who cannot get enough to
eat In this holiday season is disgrace
TO his profession.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14
WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER IA. 1892
THIS EVENING.

PROVIDENCE OPERA HoUsE-"Aiabama"
b. y. REiTHs OPERA HOUSE. Equine Paradox.
LOTHRoP'S MUSEUM-"Kentuck."
WESTMINSTER THEATRE - May Russell Big
Burlesque Company.
BROWN UNIvERsITY-Lecture on Cleopatra"
by Prof. Winchester
BLACKSTONE HALL-Concert by the Weber
Ladies' Quartet.
INFANTRY HALI-Boston symphony Orchestra.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14
POULTR RY

We sold at Thanksgiving about 1000
birds, that was less than six weeks
from the day we opened, since then
our trade has increased 2Dper cent. We
shall be in much better shape to serve
the trade at Christmas, still we should
advise everybody, who can, TO buy
their Christmas Poultry early and
avoid the rush and inconvenience tho
day before Christmas.
For further information regarding
Christmas Poultry watch our adv. IL
will be found after to-day In this paper
on page 4.
Telephone connection.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14
II IS

Indeed pleasant TO record success in
businessehterprises and the Providence
Public Market has cause to feel graft
fled at their more than ordinary sue
cess with which they have met.
Our business policy is being heartily
endorsed by the public. We do not
sell goods less than half price as a rule,
neither do we sell less than cost, but
everybody that wants good honest
goods at very reasonable prices, and
they that value courteous and gentle
manly treatment, should come and see
the Providence Public Market.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14

OUR street transportation facilities do
not propose TO take back seat to any of
them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14

TOMORROW.
BLACKSTONE HALL. 3-Jordan and Bonner's
Third Matinee Musicale.