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The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1892-12-07
Merchant Marine.

Ever since our merchant marine WAS
driven from the sea by the rebel cruisers
during the war of the rebellion tht united
| States has been paying an enormous
| annual tribute to foreign countries In
the shape of freight and passage moneys
In the year 1892 only 1913 per crpt. of
our imports We're brought in American
vessels. These great foreign sieemsh'ps
maintained by our traffic are many At
them under contracts with their respec
tive governments by which In time "f
war they will become part
of their armed naval establishment.
Profting by our commerce IN time Of
! peace, they wilt become the most iorni
dable destroyers of our commerce IN
, time of war. A wholesome change OF
policy and one having in it much prom
se. as it seems to me, was begun by the
n law of March 3, 1891. Under this iaw
D contracts have been made 10y the post
. master general for eleven mail routes
t The Contracts recently let for trans A.
e lantic service will result in the construc
u ton of five ships If ten thousand tom
, each, and will add. with the city oi New
!. York and City of Paris to which IN
/, treasury department was authorized d
N lepislatlcn at the last session 10 CIV
d American registry, seven OF the s~iite,
D vessels upon the sea to our naval reserve
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1892-12-07
Mexico and the Boundary.

The disturbances of the public peace
bv lawless foreign marauders Of the Mexi
can frontier have afforded this govern
ment an opportunity to testify It's good
will for Mexico and its earnest purpose
to fulfill the obligations of international
friendship by pursuing and dispensing
| the evil dOers.
The work of relocating the boundary
of the treaty of Gu4daloupe- Hidalgo.
westward from Elpaso, is progressing
| favOrahlv
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1892-12-07
Regarding the Navy.

The report o the secretary OF the navy
exhibits great progress N the construct
ion Of our new navy. Wnen the present
secretary entered upon his duties only
three modern steel vessels were In com
mission. The vessels since put in com
mission and to be put ii commission dur-
ing the winter will make total oi nine
teen during mis- administration Of the de
| uartment During the current year ten
| war vessels and three navy tugs have
been launched, and during the four years
twenty five vessels will have Ceon
| launched.
II is believed that as the result Of neT
processes in the construction o! armpr
plate that our later ships wi be elo'toi j
with defensive plates Of higGer resisting
power than are found on any war vess-.-
snoat. We were without amor piercing
smells and WITHOUT q shop ins ;ruc;ed AID
equipped for the construction "f them
We are nos making What is brllev"d =
be psojectile superior - ang before "a
use. 4 sm0heless powder Las teen d.
( veloped aud d slow burning po" ler L"
guns of large cainrr. \ high exPiosiyi
. capable ot use ~ she Is flre8 from service
pnn, his been foun0 ana Tie m2uui4c VI
of gun cotton h4s bc.G ierci pa - th-
the question ct supp Is 10 Logger !
doubt.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1892-12-07
Encroachment by France.

In consequence Of the action Of the
French government in pr"claiming
protectoraie over certain tribai districts
of the west coast Of Africa eastward of
the San Pedro river which has long beer
regarded as the south eastern boundary Of
Liberia. have felt constrained
to make protest against TINS
encroachment upon the territory
of a republic which was founded 10y
citizens of the United States and tOwsrd
which the country has for many years
held the intimate relation OF friendly
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1892-12-07

B1 IA good second hand safe
S'N.es4 D. Box 856, city
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1892-12-07

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The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1892-12-07
Nicaragua Canal.

repeat, with great earnestness, the re
commendation which | made in several
previous messages that prompt and ade
auate support be given to the American
company engaged in the construction OF
the Nicaragua ship canal. 1t Is
impossible TO overstate the value
from every standpoint of this
great enterprise and hope that
there NAV be time, even In this congress,
give to it encouragement that will insure
the early completion of the canal ana sc
cnre the United States its proper relation
| +o II whom com pleted
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1892-12-07
The New Orleans Lynehing.

The friendly act of this government IN
expressing to the government OF Z siy It's
reproba5iou and abhprrenCe OF the lynch
inc of Italian subjects in New Orleans
by the payment of 225 000f or s2i, $50 80
was accepted 10y the King Of ltaly with
every NANTES alton of gracious appre
citation and the incident has been highly
pronotive of mutual respect and good
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1892-12-07
The Monetary Congress.

The congress has already been ADVISED
that the invitations Of the governmen
for the assembling OF an international
monetary conference to consider the ques
tion Of an enlarged use of silver, were
! accepted ~ the nations 20 which they
were addressed The conference as
sembied at Brussels on November p and
has entered upon the consideration OF
this great question.
Il Is too carry 70 predict what results
may be accomplished by the conference.
If any temporary check or delay inter
venes. I believe that very socn CONNER
cial conditions will compel the now re
luctant governments 10 unite with US II
thlr movement u secure the enlargement
} OF the volume cf coined money needet
. for the transaction Of business OF IN
world.
+; Regarding the Treasury.
, The report Of the secretary OF IL
, treasury will attract especial interest II
l view OF the many misleading statement
Q that have been made as to the state {
, | n N a
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1892-12-07

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-16
CITY ADVERrIsEMESTs.
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THE CITY OF PR0vIDENcE.
SEWER ASSESSMENTS.

The owners OF estates assessed for the
OF In the streets hereinafter are here.
by notified that the for said construction
were on the 18th day of April. ls92 lodged at the
ONCE OF the city Treasurer.
In Hyatt street. from Amherst street 20 Mnnton
avenue.
In Butler avenue from point ono hundred fee,
north OF Douglas street to Pitman street.
In Humboldt avenue. from point 13O feet east OF
Taber avenue TO Nayland avenue; In Wayland
avenue from Humboldt avenue u point about goo
feet south OF Irving avenue thence eastery through
land decided 90 the City OF Providence FOR highway
purposes 10 Butler avenue; thence easterly through
Blackstone Park TO the Scekonk river.
In Irving avenue, from Arlington avenue 20 Tn
Der avenue.
Ii payment OF the whole OF any assessment Is made
before the 18th day OF April. HOS, deduction viii
be made on the same at the rate OF o. cent. per
snnum from the date OF payment to said last men.
toned date.
one-third Of the aSscssment may he paid at any
time within one year from the time the assessment
is lodged with The city treasurer, Without interest.
The second inst,llment OF third may be paid
within two years from the day OF said lodginent
with the City Treasurer by paying In addition
thereto the interest on the whole amount due on
said assessment, AZ the rate OF six (6 per cent. per
saa lodgment 20 the time OF payment.
The last third nstallment OF tho assessment may
be paid within three years after said lodgmcnt by
paying In addition thereto the interest thereof AZ
the rate OF SIX lo per cent per annum from the date
or the last payment
one year from the day OF lCdyment or the assess
ment with tho City Treasui che whole amount can
then be collected with interest therefrom at the
rate u six (6) per cent per annum and cxpenses OF
collection. d. l.. ID. GRANGER.
Ap-lA-p city Treasurer
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-16
SONS OF VETERANS.

Gen. James a. Garfield Camp. No. H.,
held very profitable meeting last We'd
neSday evening. Two new applications
were received.
Among the visitors present were Past
Post Commanders William Avery, of
Washington, and William Frankland,
Comrades Welden, Mckenzie ard Ford.
Mr.. Avery spoke of the changes in the
surroundings Of the great city since 1865,
and the preparations the citizens are
making for the coming encampment OF
the e.. A. X. in September next. The
camp will omit its regular meeting next
Wednesday evening for the purpose OF at
tending the anniversary of tho Rhode
Island Division. On the fourth of May
the camp will hold an open meeting.
The fourth anniversary OF the Rhode
Island Sons OF Veterans will take place
Wednesday evening. April ~. There will
be reception at Hotel Dorrance from 1880
until $50 o'clock. supper will he served
at Cafe st. George. The commander-in-
chic. Of the Sons OF Veterans will be pres
ent, also many Of the State and city off,
cials and prominent members OF the q. A.
X
Fred f.. Davis Camp, no. II. exempii-
fled the ritualistic work at their last
meeting i'm very creditable manner
The division commander aud staff were
present.
Capt. Clinton OF Camp No. .. made
some interesting remarks on the good OF
the order
t;tn. A. n. Burnside Camp. No. 8. will
omit lie regular meeting ncxt Tuesday
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-16
THE RED MEN,

The great chiefs made their official Wis
itation to Canonchet Tribe last evening.
Next Tuesday evening they will visit
Tahoma Tribe.
Waneta council held profitable apron
and necktie party in Red Mems hall last
Wednesday evening.
A new tribe is under way in Riverside
Ossemequin Tribe held very success
full basket party in Music Hall assembly
rooms last Monday evening. Past Great
Sachem, A. Spencer, officiating as auc-
tioneer.
Wamsitta Tribe held one of the usual
interesting session last Monday evening.
There was no work in any of the degrees,
and the evening was spent in q social
manner The social committee will prob
ably hold May ball. Monday evening,
May 2.
Ossemeduin Tribe had a large attend
ance last Tuesday evening. The warriors
degree was conferred upon two hunters.
The anniversary OF the tribe will be OBJ
served Tuesday evening, April 70, and the
matter is left in the hands OF the enter
tainment COMMITTEES TO make the neces-
sary arrangements. Among the visitors
was Past Sachem Howard of Gloucester,
Mass. The chiefs degree will be conferred
next Tuesday evening. Brother q. Il.
Bracket was installed as chief OF records.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-16

and inspected Rhode Island Division OF
the uniform rank. They will visit Union
Division next Monday evening.
On Thursday evening, April %, Eureka
Lodge will be entertained by Enterprise
Lodge.
Past Chancellor II. s. Bemis of Elm
wood Lodge makes very efficient secre-
tary and treasurer of the city committee
In the Seventh ward.
A party wagon, filled to overfiowing
with the members of Garfield Lodge,
made fraternal visit TO Riverside Lodge
last Wednesday evening.
The visit OF Elmwood Lodge to Boston
next Friday evening will be one of the
most important events of the year. The
party will number about 100, and will
leave this city at $40 T.. NJ in special cars
on the regular train. They will return by
special train.
Elmwood Lodge will attend divine wor-
ship Sunday evening, May ]. The men,
bers of the lodge and all who desire can
meet at the hall at $50.
Enterprise Lodge will hold basket
party next Thursday evening in Red
Men's Hall.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-16
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.

The grand chancellor and board of grand
officers officially visited Palestine Lodge
last Thursday evening. The rank of es-
quire was conferred on one page. The
grand officers and several visiting broth
ers made remarks. Under the head OF the
good Of the order. Damon Lodge will be
visited by the grand board next Tuesday
The Enterprise social committee will
hold n ''mock trial" entertainment in
Music Hall, Monday evening, May 2.
st. George Lodge conferred the rank OF
page on one stranger last Wednesday
evening.
Permission has been given Brother John
Il. Farrell Of Ivanhoe Lodge TO institute a
lodge OF the order in Manton. Between
fifty aud sixty names have already been
secured. Brother Farrell can be found at
g. Weybosset street.
Garfield Lodge conferred the second and
third rank of page last Tuesday evening.
The officers and members Of May Tenn
pie. No. 2, Of the Pythian Sisters, made a
surprise visit to Eureka Lodge last
Tuesday evening: collation. was one OF
the features, and good time generally
was enjoyed by all present.
Sterling Division met in Blackstone
parlors last Tuesday evening and selected
the following-named officers for the divis-
Ion: Captain. Welson ;. Davis; lieuten-
ant. Walter A.. Griffith; herald, j. NJ
Walling: recorder. ~. y. Kennedy: treas
urcr, A. J. Bennett The order for the
uniforms was given 70 the firm Of the NJ
What Cheer Lodge had n large attend
ance last Monday evening and conferred
che rank Of esquire on one paQe aud re-
crivcd two applications for membership.
Last Monday evening Col ~. w. Pierce
accompanied by bis stan officially visited
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-16
THE FREE TRIP CONTEST

First--A free trip to Europe, all ex-
penses paid and day wages. See condi-
tions below.
Second-One of w. H. Church & Co. IS
popular excursions to Chicago and return.
See conditions below.
Third-A Church free trip to Washing
ton and return. See conditions below.
Contest closes April 80. Time is getting
short.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-16
THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
TO MASON CONTRACTORS.

once Of the supt. of Public BuIldinss.l
City Hall, proyidence, X I, April u. isea.
mttee on city property for grading and turnng,
steps. concretlne and building retaining wall aud
Avenue in the city Of Providepce,- X. T. Plans and
Specifications can be seen and Information obtained
IL this once.
bids Will be scaled. addressed TO the undersigned,
and I'll b. receysa ,Ian ~ the ess e me snPsrinena
FRIDAY, April 22. iei2.
named and the right to:rsjecs any q ali BIDS VIII Be
reserved.
DAVID BURTON
Chairman Protein, COMMITTEES on civ property.
ALBERT 4. NANsFfFI,D
apif-fot surs az Public Hniidings.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-16

evening as the Burnside Ladies Aid
Society will hold n social in the hall. The
tickets for the minstrel entertainment at
the Talma Club are In the hands of the
committee. 1t is hoped that every broth
er will attend. il possible. The entertain
ment will hold until 1890 after which
there will be dancing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-16
THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
SEWER ASSESSMENTS.

The owners Of estates assessed for the construo-
don o. sewers IN the streets hereinafter named are
81 uction were on the 29th day OF March Is- 49,.
at tie ONCE OF the city treasurer.
In sSee IS ss 70 Spra 10
In Prospect street, from Halsey street to Hidden
In Broad street. from Stewart street to Summer
In knight street, from summit In said street near
police station TO Cranston street
n Brownsll street, from summit near Park street
In Woodland street. from Holden street to Park
In Cranston street, from Bridgham street to Dodge
In Dodge and c'rsnston streets from summit in
Dodge street 70 Coddtna street.
Ia Hospital street from south street to Point street,
In Eddy street from Iallman street to Sh ID street.
In PerkiIs street from Pearl street To A -tie T.
In Plenty street, from tho summit inPlenty street
In Wilson street, from Fuller street to Gilmore
In Meader street. from Aimy street TO Harkness
In Cemence street, from Westminster street to a
point about one-hundred and sixty fec: northery.
In Halsey street. from Congdon street about one
hundred and forty feet eastcrly.
In Gesler street, from V!ntoa street to knight
IL payment Of the whole OF any assessment is made
before tho 10th day OF March, 1888 = de@,nc...n @ .,
I'm yer annum fro.n the date OF payment to said
ast mentioned date.
line withln one ysar from the time the ssssssn sns
lodged with the City II elsurer without Interest
within o% sss day q sa 1s S
sith the City Treasurer by, paying in addition
,d assessment at he rate of six C6j per cent per
nnum, from the arst dayof the second year after
Inc last or ihri instainent Of the assessment
S gsd ID Snr ss ase said
ne rate OF six lo per cent per annum from the date
Il the rst nsraiment is not paid at the end OF ono
M ths inc as y 4 as ss Whole e ns
n collected.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-16
THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
PUBLIC HEARING.

once OF the Clerk OF Committees
City Hall, Providence. X. l.. April IL, 1892. \
The Joint COMMITTEES Of the City Council on Rail-
roads TO whom referred the application OF the
Union Railroad Co, for permission TO lay and MAIN
tain rails for double track with suitable crossoyers
on Cranston from High street tn the city line
hereby give notice that taey will give Public
Hearing upon said petition IN Room H., City Hail.
Providence on FRIDAY. April 18th. 1922, at 230
o'clock r. NJ when all persons interested are hereby
notified TO appear II they shall see III and be heard
thereon.
BY order of the Committee
GEO. T.. vOsE, Chairman.
H. r. HAYDEN. Clerk Of Committees api2-3t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-16
NOTES OF THE CONTEST.

Mr. Collin crawled out this morning
with red wooden cloth about his throat
and deposited with the coupon editor
some Of the ballots which had been saved
for him during his illness. They made a
very fat packet.
There came this morning n little note
on paper which the coupon editor mt once
fore. Ii was n dainty woman's wri ting
and the coupons were for Watson. The
Chepachet friends of that gentleman are
also heard from, and Messrs. Best,
Holmes and Lansing are also remem-
bered.
Here is the order Lansing, Collin.
Watson. McGuy, Dawson. Gabriel,
Miller, Ambrose, Mcclure, Wood.
Here. too, are few of the letters re-
ceived:
PROVIDENCE, II. l., April i6.
To the Editors Of the Ne,rs:
Here Won win ind fifty coupons for Mr.. J. Holmes.
wish OF "A NORTH END Boy.
PROVIDENCE. April 10.
To the Editors Of the Neirs.
Enclosed please find sixty coupons for r. J. Wat
son. Jr., "A Republican and laboi ing man. Hoping
he will be successful, Iieman I9ur. truly,
p. s-More coming
CHEPAcHET. r. l.. April IS, 1899.
To the Editors Of the Nsws
Enclosed find 100 ballots for f. j. Watson. More
To follow. Yours etc,
PROVIDENCE. r. l.. April IS.
To the Editors Of the Netcs:
Enclosed find one hundred and four uosl coupons
for W. j. Lansing H. A. NJ
Remember the contest closes April
80.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-16

The NEWS iss good paper aud an able er-
ponent and defender OF Republican princi-
ples and methods. Newport Enterprise.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-16
THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
SEWER ASSESSMENTS.

The owners Of estates assessed for the construction
by notified that the assessments for said construction
were on the 5th day OF April, 1902, lodged at the
Office OF the City Treasurer.
In Congdon street. from Jenckes street 20 Halsey
street.
in smith street, from state street to Charles street
and also 20 the river.
In Smith street from Park street 20 Gaspee street;
in Davis street. from Field street TO Smith street,
and In Jefferson street. from Common street to Smith
In Jefferson street, from Common street to orms
In Deaine street, from Manton avenue to the
In Bowdon Appleton and Delaine streets, from
Kossuth street TO the river completed from kossuth
street 10 Delaine streotl.
IL payment OF the whole OF any assessment is made
before the 5th day of April 1898 deduction will be
made on the same at the rate or six per cent per
annurn from the date OF payment To said last men
toned date.
One-thrd Of the assessment may be paid at any
time within one year from the time the assessment
is lodged with tho City Treasurer. without interest
The second installnlent OF one-thtrd may be paid
wit.lin two years from the day OF said lodgment
thereto the interest the whole amount due said
assessment at the rate OF six 90 per cent annum,
from the rst dav of the second after said odg
ment TO the time OF payment.
The last third instalment OF the assessment may
be paid within three years after said lodgment BY
paying In addition thereto the interest thereon at
The rate Of six 90 per cent per annum from the date
OF the last payment.
n the nrst insteliment u not paid at the end OF
year from the day Of lodgment OF the assessment
ne collected with interest therefrom at the rate OF
TX 90 per cent per annum and expenses OF col
elton. ID. L.. ID. GRANGER,
apr6-tf City Treasurer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-16
Additional Offer.


To the contestant receiving the second
highest number of coupons the News will
give first-class return trip ticket to Chi
cago, TO view and report on the arrange
ments now being made for the great
Worlds fair next year. Good whenever
wanted within reasonable time.
To the contestant receiving and turning
in the third largest number of coupons the
NEWS will give n irst-class return ticket
TO Washington, good whenever wanted, il
within reasonable time.
These trips Will probably be over the
lines OF the beautiful and picturesque
Baltimore and Ohio railroad. They will
be obtained from the well-known firm of
William III. Church & Co., tourist agents.
at Weybosset street, whose long expe-
rience and high reputation in arranging
popular tours are "a sufficient guarantee
that all difficulties will be smoothed away
rs il by magic, and that the successful
candidates will have splendid time.
The Conditions.
The trips are not transferable but il
either Of the candidates is unable to 90
within a reasonable time, the fourth man
gets the chance.
Out your coupons out, get all you
can from your friends, write your
candidates. name and addres, on
them and send them to tho NEWS.
Keep doing this. Yhst II tho way 60
0fn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-16
STATE ADTERTISEMENTs.
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.
House Of Representatives.

Providence April, II, 1902.
, The Committee on the Judiciary Of the House OF
" An act providing for the licensing Of private de-
tte1tlys1;S IN the House Of Representatiyes on
WEDNESDAY,, April ~ 1892, upon the rising OF
the House ELl.ERY IL. WILSON, Chairman.
a. >. HOPKINS, Clerk apli-5t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-16
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.
House Of Representatives.

Providence, April 13, 1892.
:, The Committee on the Judiciary of the House OF
hesentatyes VIII hear all persons Interested In An
act requiring teachers OF public schools TO have a
STATE CERT IN the House OF Representatives,
on MONDAY, April lS, 1892, at i. NJ.
ELI.ERY ii. WILSON, Chairman.
A. >. HOPKINS, Clerk. apl4-3t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-16

Ifm pays othcrs 70 asvs,ti,e. & wiu ray
sas- Tss n