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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25
TOWN PARTIsANsHIP.

The influence of the approaching Presi-
Dental election is plainly seen in the
preparations for town elections through
out the State. II is probable that party
lines were never more closely drawn on
town matters than they are to-day in
most of the towns of the State. In this
respect Rhode Island has always been
rather more conservative than neighbor.
ing States, and town matters have
usually been discussed upon non partisan
lines.
Theoretically this method Of proceed
ure has much TO recommend it. The
tariff has nothing to do with town mat
ters-with the buying Of steam roller
OF the question of liquor licenses, for in
stance. But In practice it is found that
partisan laxity in town affairs breeds in
differentism TO State and national con-
tests, and this Is the bane OF the nation
and the foe Of all progress. II is in the
cities and towns where most interest is
taken I'm local affairs and where local
contests are hottest that the best work
is done In State and national elections.
We instance Pawtucket and Lincoln as
examples Of this sort Of live cities and
towns. Would that there were more OF
themi
There Is a chance for good deal ol
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25
THE BLAINE MOVEMENT.

The effort to create dissension in the
the Republican party over the move
ment to nominate Mr.. Blaine will not
succeed. II is alleged TO be remark
able fact that Of all of his friends in po-
sition to know Mr.. Blaine's condition
and wishes from personal contact with
him not one is in the present Blaine and
Alger movement" The inference is of
course that Blaine is being used as de-
coy to defeat Harrison by men who
know that the Secretary will not run.
The chief trouble with the ''remarka-
BILE fact" is that it is not a fact at all.
Boutelle and Hale, who believed two
months ago that Blaine was out of the
question as candidate, say now that
in their opinion he would yield to
his party's call. Hit of Illinois
Blaine's close personal friend, is of the
same mind. Whether these men are
mistaken or not they are honest and
earnest in their faith that the demand
of the people that the great Secretary
be their candidate can be gratified.
There is no ulterior motive behind the
Blaine movement. 1t is a splendid
tribute to the brainiest man in the
United States. II Blaine will be the Re-
publican candidate the Republican party
wants him. If he won't-but there's
time enough to discuss that afterward.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25

The committee on exhibits of the
Rhode Island Board of Managers have
made arrangements for public meet
ing at Blackstone Hall tomorrow after
noon, at o'clock, to which all those in
terested in matters relating to the pro-
posed educational, fisheries and agri-
cultural exhibits are invited.
The attendance should be large and
earnest. Rhode Islands chief industry
is manufacturing, but her agricultural
and fisheries interests are enormous be-
yond the usual conception of them, and
are capable of great expansion and i'm
provement under the influence of such
an interchange of ideas and quickener
of thought as the exposition will cer-
tainly be. While as to education, it is
an interest above all and over all impor-
tant to the permanent welfare of the
State.
Let the attendance tomorrow be
large. President Andrews, Gov. Ladd
and Gov. elect Brown will have practi-
cal suggestions to make. They will be
met and acted upon in practical man
ner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25

Mr.. JAMES +. MCCUsKER made strong
point in favor of the movement to or
ganize Republican Women's Associa-
tions in the approaching campaign when
he said in his address at Pontiac yester-
day that If housewives had been better
posted the Congressional elections of
1890 might in not few cases have gone
differently. The peddlers' campaign con-
Quoted in some Western districts by the
Democracy relied for its success upon
the possibility Of deceiving, not women
altogether, but women and men, by
Offering goods at false figures and i'm
putting sudden jump in the price of
fish, for example, to the Mckinley bill.
If women had known what the bill was
and how it would work, they would
have laughed the peddlers away from
their doors.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25
intelligent partisanship in the Rhode
Island town elections.
WHAT THE FOOL SAID.

The fool hath said in his heart: "The
wool manufacturers are for free WOOL"
Usually the fool said it with his mouth,
also. and occasionally with his pen.
Nevertheless, it wasn't and isn't true.
A protest against free wool has been
framed for presentation to the Senate.
Out of 1000 woollen manufacturers to
whom it was presented, 935 have already
put themselves on record as opposed to
the bill by signing the protest. These
signers represent $500 sets of woollen
machinery and $50 worsted combs.
The fool always makes a mess of it.
He might have known that if the
woollen manufacturers really did want
free wool the Democratic party wouldn't
be so anxious to give it to them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25

forbid any sanguine expectation that it
should care.
II is significant fact also, to which
on social occasion Mr.. Coolidge could
not call attention but which never
theless cannot escape, comment, that in
every matter which comes prominently
before the people it is the Republican
party which has a positive, a progress
sive and a patriotic policy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25
OUR COMMON ROADS.

The admirable address delivered last
evening to the Pawtuxet Valley Busi-
ness Mems Association by Mr.. Greene
of Clyde deserves the most careful atten-
tion of our citizens. 1t purports to be
nothing more than re-statement OF
known facts and principles, but in the
deplorable state of many of our country
roads sucn re-statements are very much
in order.
Horses cost money and their keep is
materially reduced in money cost by
easy work. Wagons cost money and
they wear out much more rapidly when
banged over rough roads and soaked in
mud. Farmers time is worth money,
and when a man can haul two or three
tons to market easily on good road, in
stead of half ton with difficulty on
a poor one, he does four days work in
one, and is less weary at the end of it.
There are many things which farmers
say they can't afford and do not have.
Poor roads they can't afford, yet they
have them.
There is another feature worth con-
sidering. Rhode Island is State of
great natural beauty and it is in a po-
sition to derive splendid revenue from
the increasing summer business" and
in spite of the splendid success of New
port, Narragansett Pier and other re-
sorts we can assert that we are not get
ting our share of the great middle class
summer visitors, who look for cheap
country board. The farmers in other
States bid for the patronage of
this class, and make it pay.
Ours should do the same The country
boarder likes to row, but he likes variety
too. One of the first questions he asks
is, "Are there good roads for my
bicycle?" or Jimmy and Nellie's BIZ
cycles as the case may be. Suppose
such an inquirer to be pleased with the
rich natural beauty of Coventry's
wooded lakes or Exeter's breezy hills
how would he like the roads?
This is not trife. The summer
business is growing. The varied inden-
tations of Narragansett bay are rich at
fractions to the tourist, but bad roads
are club to keep him away. How
long, in this respect, shall we remain so
far behind Massachusetts, and New Jer-
sey?
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25

The Baltimore Herald claims that
German would receive the electoral
votes of California, Indiana. Connect
cut. New York, Idaho, South Dakota.
Rhode Island, New Hampshire aud
Iowa Of the northern states. What's
the matter with Pennsylvania, Vermont.
Maine and Ohio? A bluff should be no
half hearted affair.-Philadelph Press
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25

Presented by Chairman william Ames of
the Platform Committee. and unanimously
passed by the Republican State Conven-
tion March 15. 1899;
Resolved, That the Republicans OF Rhode
Island have noted with pleasure the estab-
able, vigorous and consistent Republican
Newspaper, and that they recognize IN the
Providence News" an advocate of the
Republican principles worthy OF the heart
fest support Of all Republicans.
Resolved, Therefore, that we In conven-
tion assembled, recognise and endorse the
Providence " News" as the ofacial organ
of the Republican party of Rhode Island
and pledge to 10 our united support
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25

O'BRIEN, the bunco steerer, can't be
the "common fellow looking like a
highwayman" the New York police de-
scribe him. To win the hearts of the
Havre gendarmes by Struggling his
shoulders at the Germans as all
''cochons' pigs, wasn't a stroke of
genius perhaps, but it was an exhibition
of practical talent that, aided by few
francs and little wine, was rewarded
bv liberty.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25
AS 1 WAS SAYING.

A dozen kids created considerable ex-
citement OH Exchange Place yesterday
afternoon, and for time the passer-by
was in doubt as to whether il was n
parade or "a dog fight so dense was the
crowd that encircled the gamins. One of
the boys had broom and the others were
endeavoring to obtain possession or it.
This was the plot of the performance, but
the various side shows and impromptu
song and dance specialties of the partici-
pants were amusing. At length he in
possession of the broom made a wild dash
at his assailants and clubbed several with
the stick. One small boy, however, pro-
badly to illustrate the old saying that
It's the little things that count"
grasped the legs of the assailnR party
aud In twinkling the ground was
covered with an animated yet somewhat
confused heap of humanity over which,
like the banner of the brave, lowered the
tattered remnants Of the broom.
The duties vf the dog licenser are tire
some and wearying in the extreme.
Nearly everyone who applies for "a license
for his pet canine asks the same questions
and causes the heart of the official be-
hind the counter TO grow sick. All sorts
and conditions Of mankind appear ana
pay i'm their mite for the city, and at times
the official sees "A glimmer OF light through
the darkness. But when "a man appears
with name containing every letter in
the English alphabet three times. with "A
considerable mortgage on the Chinese and
Italian alphabets, then the genial officials
franticalIy rub their polished crowns. and.
rolling up their sleeves, prepare for war.
Hauling the unoffending team after him
a short, thickset teamer backed slowly
out of an alley. AS he reached the main
street one Of the horses shed und pulled
violently back in the traces. With n loud
word not often used in polite society the
man aimed kick at the weary beast with
his right foot, but just then his left foot
stepped on neayy barrel hoop lying on
the street aud with sudden "bif" the
edge OF the hoop caught him. For time
the teamer seemed as though ia a fit, but
I'm moment the unonending hoop was
sailing through space ;hen the horses had
to make up the difference between the
mans temper and the condition I'm which
a man ought to be when he has charge of
dumb animals.
Joshua Gray said yesterday that he
thought he would be obliged 20 get an
iron cage made 90 protect himself Soma
time ago lac was robbed aud then man
a tray of jewelry and finally "A horse
Jumped through n plate glass window
where he was at work IL begius TO look
as il he was In the way of Fate.
IL must be hard for "a performer Co keep
n straight face and not break down on ac-
count of the happening of something
ridiculous. The other evening q soloist
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25
Average Democratic Logic.

Senator George, of Mississippi, would
have two G's on his presidential ticket
because he has never known name
commencing with that letter defeated
German and Gray are good names. 50
are Xerxes and Xantippe.-St. Paul
Globe.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25

IT is with peculiar interest observed
that Mr.. Fitzsimmons has been suggest
ed by Lincoln Democrats as justice of
the peace. Let's see; isn't Mr.. Fitzsim-
mons one of the men who were charged
with showing their regard for law and
order by persuading a convict to register
illegally for the State election?
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25
He Wink. the Other Eve"

II, as he says. Governor Flower is not
giving any thought to the chance of his
nomination for president. IL is because he
wants TO be in a position TO verify the
adage that IL is the unexpected that hap
pens.-New York Tribune.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25
In the State of Rhode Island
the NEWS stands second in
circulation, first in influence
and representative character.

THE Chicago Inter-Ocean thinks it a
fine thing there are no whales in Lake
Michigan. The Democratic party, it
says, will have enough Jonahs to chuck
overheard when they reach Chicago to
kill half the whales in the Atlantic
Ocean.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25

Iotal... $So,uos 15
This is all things we can make here
and are making here. This decrease
represents an addition of over "a, ,0OO, 900
q month to the pay roll of American
mechanics. The practical result is that
we are today making more iron, spin
ming more cotton, weaving more wool
and turning out more silk and jute
goods than at any time in our history.
The Mckinley tariff was going to ruin
our trade abroad. If we did not buy
English and European manufactures we
could not sell our grain, provisions, cot
ton, oil and manufactures abroad. Has
this proved so? Absolutely, no! Look
at the figures. Our exports for the past
eight months were $72S, ,770,042. This
was $1s3, 1894, ,9s5 above the average for
eight like months in five years past.
These exports beat the record by over
300 900 900. OF this vast aggregate
BIOS, 120, ,0S5 were manufactures.
With the lowest prices abroad on
iron, cotton, wool and host of other
articles known in years, our exports of
manufactures were within less than
per cent. as great as in the eight months
before. So our manufacturers, who
were going to lose what foreign market
they had. under the Mckinley tariff
have kept it, and they have added to
their home market into the bargain.
All this means prosperity, more work
and moro wages, and these all mean
more Republican votes.-Philsdelphia
praSa
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Mr.. Flower may have the presidential
bee, but The honey OF The nomination, 20
say nothing about the election, is not for
IL. III the most unfortunate bee around.
New York Recorder.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25

The congressman who are finding 30
much enjoyment in the races run in
Washington are not likely 10 find much
enjoyment in the races run in their home
districts later on.-St. Louis Post Dis
patch (Dem.e
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25

GLADsroNE's attack in the Commons
yesterday upon Lord Salisbury's Ulster
speech was biting and deserved. The
contrast between the grand old mans
fire and eloquence and his physical in
firmities, as shown in his inability to
read his own notes, was melancholy and
suggestive.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25
An IntoIerabIe Oh hestnut.

The Democrats say they will carry
Wisconsin for president. They said the
same thing in 1888, but they did not
come within 81 900 Of doing it. Their
chances are no better this year than they
were then.-St. Louis Giobe-Democrat
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25

of rare ability, one OF the performers at a
note when the engineer OF n passing train
sounded the whistle, which struck pre-
cisely the same tone. 1t almost brou ght
the house down.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25

BROWN UNIVERSITY is evidently satis-
fled with the experiment of higher ed
ucation for women so far as it has gone,
and proposes to carry it farther. Brown
is nothing if not progressive.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25

The best thing to be said for the pres
ent house is that its course is making
Republican votes every day.-St. Louis
Globe Democrat
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25

Col. Bill. MORRISON comes up end
wise, posing for a nominee at Chicago.
After the Convention he will be horizon
tai again.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25

THE logical second to Blaine is Nc
Kinley. Protection and reciprocity, with
victory in the air. What better could
be hoped?
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25

A HORSE in jewelry shop can do
about as much damage as the tabled
bull in ceramic emporium"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25

IF it is Blaine on one side and German
on the other, the Mugwump will be like
the unfortunate target for the chunk of
old red sandstone, who
Curled up on the floor,
And the subsequent proceedings Interested him no
more
Mugwump apathy is desirable.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25
4. W. LADD co.
K. 1. BRISTOL.
CUSTOM DRESS MAKING.
Plain Suits Made for $500.

We have secured the services or q
firstclass filter from one Of the lead.
ing establ blishments OF Boston. l.. +.
Hollander & Co. Are prepared to ex.
ecute orders for street and ball dresses
in flrst-class style at ab0ut One.iifth Of
the regular rates. No garment allow.
ed TO leave the store unless perfectly
satisfactory In fit.
E. I. BRISTOL, 273 High Street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25
Hosiery.
SPECIAL SALE OF SAMPLES

as dozen Ladies Fancy
Lisle Hose, plain and drop
stitched in boot patterns and
solid ttans and states. These
have never been sold less
than so and 75c. Now 33c
a pair to close.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25
Gloves.

On Thursday, Friday and
Saturday, our first quality
S-buttons length Fowler
Suede Gloves, at $1.45 a
pair. All fresh gloves, fitted
to the hand, and never before
sold for less than $I.75.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25
Linen.
BARGAINS IN FINE TOWELS,

SO dozen Fine French Tow
els, Crepe, Diaper and Da-
mask, with handsome colored
borders. SOC. each, WORT
from IS to ooc. each.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25
Boston Store

1 ICCuIcSs
PICTURES.
Closing out sale will end
Saturday night.
PICTURES.
Closing out sale of Pictures
will end Saturday night.
Some choice Etchings, Pas
tells, Artogravures, ETC., still
to be sold. Cost not consid-
cred.
A few Unframed Etchings,
Remarque proofs, at ST.. so
each. Called cheap at $500.
Bamboo Easels, goo. to
ST.. 40.
IS White Enamel Easels
at ST.. 90 each.
Last Day, Saturday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25
Signs multiply that the Judge Morris
claim will soon be hauled of for repairs
bridgeport News
To the junk shop, more likely.

1t begins to look as IL Senator Hill had
crept into the cyclone, cellar ana Is hold
ing his breath. Omaha World-Herald.
All right. Let him hold it. No one
else wants IL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25
Boston Store.
|HOQSeFQrniSliDg
Department.
ROSES.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

Our Annual Sale of Potted
Plants will occur on Thursday
Morning.
We have secured this year
our Potted Plants from the
celebrated hot houses of VIM.
Elliott & Sons, of New York,
which is sufficient guarantee
of their excellence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25

IL must he hard for "a performer Go keep
n straight face and not break down on ac-
count Of the happening of something
ridiculous. The other evening q soloist
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25

IN tneSe lUeuls.
Chemical dyes and drugs. ........... $2,01O,5l6
Coffee ..................... 81 ,677 ,706
sugar. ........................ oooi4,o-O
Textile grasses. .~..."....... 6,564,S5
Total. .$NSs'y-SO
This covers nine-tenths in the growth
Of free imports. In the same eight
months dutiable imports have fallen
k75, ,494, ,592, or from an average of $322,
D04,60 for five years previous to $246,-
$1,000 for the eight months just past.
Of this decrease $41 1896, ,54S is due to
sugar and $7,5l6,SS9 on textile fibers
transferred to the free list. Deduct
these. There is left decrease of $780,
6s3, 155. This is 12 per cent. on the du-
table imports, less sugar and textile
grasses for an average of FIVE years past,
the average aggregate of imports less
these two being s271 ,074, ,7S1. OF what
is this decrease made up? Why, chiefly
Of these items:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25

And now certain people are beginning
to ask this rather tough question: II a
man can be killed by the idea that he
is going to be killed, why can't he be
cured by the idea that he can be cured p
New York Herald.
He can be-if he isn't too far gone
and if his faith is strong enough-some-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25

The hurrah would be for Blaine and he
might win, but not with anything like
the unanimity desired.-Newport News.
Well, who expects unanimity in poll.
tics? If Blaine were to run and get
about 63 per cent. of the votes we'd be
fairly satisfied.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25

Mugwump apathy is desirable.
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