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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-06
THE HOUSE RULES.

After eight weeks of wrangling the
do-nothing Democratic majority has at
at last so far aroused itself as to adopt a
code of rules, which, however, is care
fully and cautiously contrived to favor
an adequate amount Of slumber in the
future, since it affords no outlet for
legislative activity, not distinctly ap-
proved by Crisp, Catching and McMil-
lin.
The editorial columns OF Democratic
and Mugwump sheets ought to furnish
interesting reading for the next few
DAYS. Unless the recollection of the
double-leaded emphasis with which they
declaimed against the imperialism" of
Gear" Reeds House has wholly faded
from their convenient memories, how
eau they reconcile it, not to their own
readers, 10 approve the new system
which is arbitrary and absolute beyond
any possible comparison with That of
the last Congress?
The rules as adopted retain all the
features Of the rules of the last House
which were most violently abused and
falsely criticised, and add to them all
the devices invented by Samuel j. Ran
dali and his associates, who believed
that IL is not safe TO trust the
people with the business of general legis-
lation-to choke and thwart the will Of
the majority. This despotism is thinly
veiled behind provisions which pretend
and only pretend TO give the individual
member his rights. The practice of
filibustering by breaking a quorum or
by any dilatory motions is absolutely
under the control of the Rules Commit
tee. Members may assert themselves
Just so far and on just such measures as
the Rules Committee permits, but IL is at
any moment within the power OF Crisp,
Catchings and McMillin-Georgia, Mis-
sissippi and Tennessce-to put per-
emptory stop to any revolt by Northern
ers by introducing a special order NAM
ing day and hour when a vote must be
taken. This puts the two-thirds ma
iority irrevocably into the hands of
three men who can bring 10 n decision
just such measures as they favor or feel
themselves in good position to kill.
The old " Holman Rule" which per-
mits the fastening Of political riders /"
on appropriation bills, is restored in its
most drastic form. in spite Of the fact
that even after il had been essentially
modified anl softened. It's workings were
80 Objectionable that the Democrats
themselves dropped it when they con-
trolled the forty y.ninth Congress. 1t is
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-06

Mr.. Springer has become very reticent
on subject on which he used to exude
eloquence. When asked about his free
wool bill he turns the conversation, and,
if pressed, replies briefly but with an air
of sage wisdom that it will be reported
after the Census Bureau has made its
report on woolen manufactures.
Mr.. Springer's shrewd wariness i'll
thus informing without giving informa-
tion is fully apparent only if the fact be
borne in mind that the census bureau
has not the money to complete its work,
and the House is wrangling bitterly over
the question of giving it any. 1t is
quite possible therefore that Mr..
Springer has found him out euphe-
mistic way of saying that free wool is in
definitely postponed. 1t is currently re-
ported that the profusion of excuses in
vented or discovered by the Ways and
Means Committee for warding off the
tariff work is not relished by Mr.. Crisp
altogether.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-06
Il. W. LADD co.
MONDAY, FEB. !.
Opening
of Foreign Printed
Challis!.

Our annual opening of
Challis is a recognized
event" in the retail dry
goods business in Providence.
This seasons importations
make a display of exceeding
beauty, surprising the pro-
ductions of preceding years
in every point of excellence
and attractiveness. The de-
signs are extremely effective
and elegant, and the color
combinations are richly beau
tiful. Designs and colors are
innumerable in variety. Many
exclusive selections, that will
not be duplicated, invite an
early choice.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-06
THE PULSE OF THE PRESS.

Charles Waterbury Of Long Ridge,
Conn, whose little son was kidnapped.
ought TO have kept Waterbury watch on
him.-Boston News.
If there should be a compromise New
York presidential candidate, possibly Viii
liam c. Whitney would come in ahead Of
Roswell =. Flower. And thereby hangs a
tale.-Buffalo Courier (Dem.).
II was an outrage for Harrison to send
Egan. the Irish Home Ruler, to Chile. 1t
was right and proper for Cleveland to send
Col Roberts, the Irish Fenian, to the
same country.-Brooklyn Times.
Once in while we still hear from our
tariff-reform friends that "the tariff
breeds trusts" Perhaps they will now
explain how the tariff iucubated that cot
ton trust which has been formed In New
Orleans. "Oh, that's a different thing
don't you know" we hear them explain
tng.-Springfield Union.
The dissatisfaction which the midwin-
ter convention has produced will be preR-
nant with disaster il the effort to pooh
pooh it succeeds In creating the idea that
the Democratic voters of the Empire state
will feel bound by the action of a delega-
ton chosen under machine auspices ex-
clusively. They demand that the men
selected to voice their wishes in the ma
tional council of Democracy shall be truly
representative. They detect in the cours Q
pursued by the state committee the evil
dence Of its concert with machine which
has already slated the men to compose the
delegation. IL will not do to pretend that
the resentment which has thus far
found expression comes from Mugwumps
or lukewarm Republicans. As mattt r
of fact IL is the resentment of tens OF
thousands of honest Democrats resolved
upon Democratic fair play and defiant of
machine dictation. = Brooklyn Eagle,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-06

The Rhode Islard Democrats have
called their State Convention for March
3, date but little later than that of
Hills famous snap" convention.
There is of course some justification
for an early date in Rhode Island in the
fact that the spring election is close at
hand, and that candidate for United
States Senator is TO be nominated in or
der that his candidacy may be made a
direct issue in the election. Yet there
is considerable kicking among the faith
ful.
To see things lively is the dearest wish
of the News. We hope the Democrats
will put up first rate candidates for all
the Offices and work for them tooth and
nail. Then beating them will be an in
teresting and honorable task.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-06
PEOPLE AND THINGS.

The Emperor Of Germany stands twenty
first in direct line of succession to the
British throne.
John G.. Whittier who has been very i'll
of the grip, Is recovering from the attack
and is now able to be up and about the
house every day.
f. Henry Powell of st. Adams, VT, has
been elected treasurer of the University of
Vermont and State Agricultural college,
vice Henry y. Wheeler
Miss Foster, the daughter of the secre-
tary OF the treasury, Is 80 resourceful and
so full Of tact that she Is described by her
friends as the emergency girl"
1t is now positively settled that EXPIRES
ident Cleveland will deliver an address at
the University at Ann Arbor on Feb 22
A public reception will be rendered him
in Detroit on the evening OF the 23d.
IL is learned from Biarritz that ex-
Queen Natalie Of Servia is lying very i'll
there, and that she has sent an earnest re-
quest TO Paris that Mile. Rose Danitsch,
her former companion, should come to her.
There is talk in West Virginia of bring
ing ex-senator Camden forward rs n can
didate for the Uniled States Senate once
more, although Mr.. Faulkner. whom IL ia
meant that he shall succeed. announces
that he is himself i'm the field for re-elec-
ton.
Edmund Yates cables the New York
Tribune that Emperor William, while en-
gagged in wild boar hunt. slipped and
tell heavily on his right arm, which was
so severely bruised and sprained that it
had to be kept in a sling for two days and
his majesty was advised to rest it for a
longer period.
The newly professorship of
Graco- Roman and Eastern church history
in Hartford Theological Seminary has
been accepted by the Rev. Edwin Knox
Mitchell of Brooklyn. To accept the
cl;ned the nres;dencv of War;e,aaP collemo sJ @
and the professorship of Biblical litera-
ture in the University Of the City of New
York
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-06

Mr.. Gladstones manifesto 10 the Lib
eral party, coming as il does close on
the heels Of Lord Salisbury's Exeter
speech, is of especial interest and sig
nificance. The two leaders address their
adherents on the eve Of the opening Of
another series of bitterly contested par
liamentary battles, and il must be said
that Salisburys words, if less tactful
and diplomatic, fit closer to what is in
mems minds. For Gladstone has less TO
say of the future than of the past, less
of the imminent question of the Irish
demand for separation than of former
acquiescence in the liberation of the
press.
Gladstone deals, indeed, rather with
details than with broad questions of
general policy. He gives most Of his
space 10 a consideration of the advance
Of the agricultural laborer. who is point
ed TO the record of the Liberal party
which has given him the county fran
chise and may, If properly entreated.
give him further diInly outlined meas
ures TO enable him TO acquire land. He
talks about parish councils and abou.
reading rooms for the rural population,
and spurns controversial issues.
Salisbury was lysterical for the Tories
are desperate, Gladstone is calm, non.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-06

Office holder who knows when he has got
enough. boston News.
Anyhow, there is no doubt that Gov.
Page could be elected il he wished. v l.
mont is not likely to so Democratic this
year.
The Democrats OF New York ought TO
come together. but IL is evident that the
22d of February is too early for them To
come together this ycar.-New York
World.
When they come together there will
be the biggest kind of riot: and the fore
most is as apt to get left as the hind most.
The date of the Democratic State con-
vention was probably fixed TO accentuate
the difference between George Washing
ton and David Il. Hill.-Brooklyn Times.
The difference didn't need uccentuat-
ing. Washington couldn't tell lie. and
we are quite certain he never called n
snap convention 10 cut off another can
didate for any office--
The latest architectural novelty is a
book SHAPED block twelve stories high. TO
he known as the Mercantile Register.
This book will have steel bindings with
terra Gotta trimming. Chicago Inter-
Ocean.
Chicago is evidently getting ready for
the show, and each citizen wishes TO
surpass all the others III inyenting freaks
for exhibition.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-06

THE dispatches received by the New
York World, the leader in the Demo
cratic revolt against Hill, and published
in yesterdays News, show that out of
tbirty-four States heard from only six
Democratic State conventions have yet
been called. The Rhode Island conven-
tion will meet on March .. Pennsyl-
vania Democrats will get together on
April 10. The Iowa and Missouri con-
ventions are scheduled for the same day.
May IL. The Alabama convention will
meet June g. In Now York alone is it
proposed to elect Presidential delegates
four months i'll advance of the nomina-
ton. You have made stupid blunder,
Mr.. Hill.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-06

based on the pretence of economy, but
the fact is not disguised that its real
object is to coerce the House. the Senate
and President to repeal the Ocean Mail
law, destroy the third section OF the
Tariff law and revoke certain permanent
appropriations, making them subject to
the whims of partisan majorities. The
Democrats have tried to starve out the
government before but they never gain
by popular enthusiasm.
On the whole the code doesn't promise
well for the winters business, but it does
presage a Republican triumph next
November at the polls.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-06
The only Republican daily
OF the Republican Capital
of a Repu bIica n State.
UR HOME MARKET.

American wages enable us to live not
only comfortably, but even luxuriantly,
according to the standard Of other coun-
tries, for the luxurIcs of foreigners have
become necessaries TO the people of the
United States.
II Is this ability OF our masses tn buy that
makes our splendid home market.
IL Is OF several times greater value To US
than all the accessible worlds markets
combined.
We consume over 90 per cent. OF our ag-
riculturisi products, and this is also true
of manufacturers.
Every worker at manufacturing In this
couutrv consumes over $50 worth of our
agrict lurai produce per year. the English
labOrer consuming only S4.f2 worth.
American Economist.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-06
sAMBO's EXCUSE.
An old plantation dsrkey

An old plantation darkey
Was oppressed by many flis.
From "rhcumatiz " and hoart disease
To bronchitis and chills;
But 10 was half suspected,
BY those who round him dwelt
That 20 escape hard labor.
He profcsscs more than be felt
For every new afrllction.
OF which this darkcy heard,
He vowed he'd got 10 surely.
With persistency absurd.
One day. by invitation.
A doctor came TO dine.
And prowliug round. old sambo heard
Something abouta "spinc."
He pricked his ears. and listened,
Those words might serve him veil.
when work that did not suit him,
Upon his shoulders fell.
II chanced few hours later.
His master asked that no
Would go upon an errand.
And do 10 hastily.
Old Sam was quite chop-fAlisu
AZ prospects Of q race;
II would have touched . heart ofstons
To see HE woeful face.
He. with voice weak ana trc rcmb,lng.
Brought forth his new complaint
"f'se Got a spine In dis ole back,
And de To q Knows 7 kaint."
~Sb.rmsssu,icN S.-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-06

The {" Nelcs" should be ordered ofyour
nearest Re,csdedler. Those acishiHg to
secure the paper rW confer a fdror upon
its publishers by reporting at once any
failure or irreguldrity ia ats delicery.
Patrons not Hring near q ne,cSdealer tciil
he supplied on application to the office, 2
Weybosset street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-06
RECIPROCITY.

Why waste words? Here is the whole
thing in a nutshell. Receipts of -four at
Havana, sacks and bags:
JAM, 1891. JAN, 1902.
From Spain............3S,fo
From the U. s....... 2,SsO 6:,3si
And yet the reciprocity treaty with
Cuba has been but single month in OPP
Grafton. Reciprocity is Blaines gift to
farmers as well as artisans.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-06

committal and shrewd. Salisbury is ready
to stake all on a single throw, Gladstone
is cody considering his move. The gem
eral election will come this summer.
Both sides are rallying their forces, and
the Liberals seem before the campaign
opens in better form. The News repre-
sentative workingman will find much to
interest him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-06

sg-ANoNyMoUs LETTERS addressed to tho
NEWS viii receive no attention. All oommunlca-
tions should be accompanied by the names and ad-
dress Of the writer's. which will not be printsd
less desired.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-06

The Chilean courts have been far
more prompt in sentencing the ringlead-
ers of the Valparaiso mob to prison than
American ones would have been. Aside
from diplomatic discourtesies, our South
ern neighbors have shown disposition
TO be decent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-06

THOSE Bristol people who are SUBJ
scribing to factory fund must think
factories are desirable, because they in
crease local business iii every direction.
Why. il factories are worth encouraging
in Bristol, are they not worth it every
where?
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-06

THE provisions of the reciprocity ar
rangement with West Indian islands
which we print to-day are Of vital interest
and will repay careful study. 1t shows
how wide the extent and how great the
benefit will be of the reciprocal policy
which is Blaine's present to the country.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-06

THE decision of the Supreme Court in
the Carroll case, is in brief, that Mr..
Carroll will remain the mayor of Paw
tucket upon complying with some legal
formalities.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-06

DEMOCRATS wasted the time of Con-
gress yesterday by attacks upon the " ex-
travagant census" Would they have
spent less money upon it if they had
been in power?
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-06

THE decision Of Daniel b. Pond to ac-
cept no nomination for Office this year
will cause a cold chill TO run down the
spines of the Woonsocket Democrats.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-06

CALL in the troops from the frontier
posts the Indians have learned to chew
gum.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-06

THE New York SIM says the most
dangerous tendency in the Democratic
party is stuffedism." But bless your
heart, the stuffing is knocked out of
Dave Hill.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-06

THE people who weren't dancing last
night in this city and Pawtucket must
have been the exceptions, not the rule.
Every fiddler in Rhode Island must have
been busy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-06

CHICAGO rejoices in new industry,
that of making corn OIL "What waste
of Gavin, sab" Kentucky Colonel would
cay
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-06

SPRINGER and the valiant Democrats
seem more than little afraid of the
American ram.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-06

PROVIDENCE gave Bishop Phillip
Brooks warm welcome yesterday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-06

THE Louisiana lottery like B'rer Rab-
bit, he lay low.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-06
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Dressmakers' Benefit.

That we may introduce the ONLY correct metho1
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-06

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY c. 1892.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-06

temperance question. 1t should be the
policy of every individual voter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-06

With Presidential campaign formally
opening in June and a Congressional ses-
sion that now promises TO last until Octo-
ber. the summer exodus to Europe is
likely to be very large.-Journal.
The Mugwumps find themselves sc
completely ignored that it may be more
comfortable for them TO go and talk
things over with their allies in England.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-06

Gov. Page Of Vermont does not want n
second term. IL is pleasing TO fnd one
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-06

A presidential election is drawing nigh
and the people will not favor rush expert
ents.--Pawtucket Gazette and Chroni
Gle.
Still they would like to see the big
quarrelsome. do-nothing Democratic ma
jority do something.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-03
SPECIAL IssEssn1ENrs

The Commercial Club will take up
Moncay night one of the most difficult
of municipal questions, that of special
assessments for paving the streets.
Strong views may be looked for and
against
1t is an obstruse and difficult ques-
ton to settle. The economical cues
ton is but ono of them, and the legal
question must BIO answered first. Public
improvements we must have, but the
experience of several cities, involved in
the mesEes of special assessment laws
which would not stand the test of the
courts, is a fair warning to Roanoke to
take heed that no mistakes are made.
Several able arguments are looked
for Monday night and the rooms will be
crowded as usual.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-03
REMOVE THE JAIL.

The question OF removing the Jail
comes to the front more forcibly than
ever. Like BanQuo's ghost, it will not
down. The reasons that it will not are
that the public knows it and wants
to haye it removed. If it were sub
mitted to vote of the people there
would be an overwhelming vote in favor
of renewal.
1t is.only owing to q species of inert.
ness OF the part of Council which is
merely reflection ofaa similar inert.
ness on the part Of the public that the
thing has not beer done long since.
Move the jail. There is strong ele.
ment in Roanoke who object to the pub.
LEGATION of criminal news. Now let
them come to the front and advocate the
removal of the 5rowning reminder OF
crime from the principal street in Roa
inoke to a more obscure location.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-03
TUE TRoTTING HORSE.

The opening article of series on
the evolution and progress Of the trot-
ting horse, which appears in The TIMES
this morning., is from the graphic pen of
Capt. Geo. p. Floyd, one of the best
known horsemen of this section. 1t is
accurate and interesting and will be
preserved by all horsemen who desire a
terse summary of the history Of the
trotter. Roanoke has as many enthu-
elastic admirers OF horsehesh as env
town of its size in the South. and che
subject is taken up in their interest