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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-19
THE RECORDS OF MIR. WATSON AND
MIR POTTER.

Ever since Mr.. Watson in his speech
referred to his record as the platform
upon which he should appeal to the peo-
pie it has been darkly hinted by the
Democrats that Mr.. Watson's record
particularly in regard TO the franchise
questions was open to criticism. We
lay darkly limited, for thus far nothing
has materialized and nobody ever ex-
pected that anything would come of any
such threat.
Asa matter of fact the record of Mr..
Watson as president of the Common
Council, and that of Mr.. Potter as
mayor, have for the past year been
identical in every respect but one.
Every ordinance, bill or contract that
was passed by the council has received
Mr.. Potter's sanction in the board, and
been signed by him as mayor-the ex-
reption only is the gas franchise.
The mayor signed the agreement with
che Narragansett Electric Lighting
Company and approved officially its ex-
slusive franchise. Mr.. Potter approved
the franchise of the Union Railroad
Company and he signed every ordinance
presented to him for the extension of
the trolley system. The franchise of
the Telephone Company is now under
consideration and when satisfactorily ad-
justed it will undoubtedly meet with
approval. All these questions were
considered by the councilmen and alder.
men and approved by them. On all Of
these the records Of Mr.. Potter and Mr.
Watson are the same.
Only on the gas franchise was there
any final difference-and that difference
was only apparent We say apparent
for this reason, that every one knows
that Mr.. Potter was member of the
franchise committee which drafted the
Gas Company franchise lie was
present at the meeting at which IL was
unanimously approved. The following
Introductory paragraph for the bill it.
self shows that he was not only present
but voted. The paragraph reads thus
-Ata meeting Of the committee ION franchlsesl
held May I2. ie02 ~ which were present hi. Homo
Mayor Potter. Alderman West. Alderman Doug
las was unanimously yot "a that the COM
mittee recommend 20 the city Council Tor IT, ap
pwoysl The contract accompanying this report.
Respectfully submitted.
Nn. y. NAuoHAN.7
II Mr.. Potter had intended TO veto
this franchise. why did he vote for it il
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-19

THE speech of General Master Work
man Powderly deserves more attention
than it will receive among the general
public. The only defect in Powderly's
views is that they are not at present
practical. Reforms are advisable, but
they can only be accomplished gradu-
ally. We can't educate illiterate voters
in five years. 1t is doubtful if we can
educate them at all. If Mr.. Powderly
wants educational qualification we
should suggest that no new voter on be-
coming of age should be allowed to vote
unless he can read and write.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-19

THINK of mayor who allows an i'm
portant matter, to cost great deal of
money, to go through all the stages pre-
paratory to being presented to him for
signature without giving sign that he
does not think it right, and then allows
it to go by default because he says he
hasn't time to look into it. Is that a
manly or efficient way for mayor to
act? Why not have mayor who looks
into things, and is ready to act, instead
of sitting idle and letting things drift to
ruin?
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-19

If England wishes to be consistent in
her absurd custom of maintaining va
rious degrees Of remote heirships to the
throne, why does she not 20 10 the bot
tom OF the scale and establish an Office of
heir impossiblei The Prince of Wales
would render a service to his country if
he would file an application as candidate
for such position.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-19

The New York Herald appears to have
come out first best in its encounter with
the German officials who do not like to
have their secrets exposed in the public
prints. You cannot convince the Hera Id
that it is not great and powerful paper
nor its readers either, for the matter Of
that
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-19

Mr.. CLEVELAND tells the Democratic
party that its campaign has but just
begun, and gravely reminds it that it
has made contract with the people
that must be fulfilled. The Republi-
cans have got TO recognize that the
Democratic party is under very different
leadership than it has for many years
been, and different work is required to
hold their own in the tremendous battle
that is now but fairly inaugurated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-19
with Providence town he found no fault
Yet he lett for the land of the ble-t.
because he stepped on au orange peel.
Gravity did the rest.

Two triangular-eyed Cinnamon wad-
died into Cranston street Sunday
school last Sunday morning. and were
shown so the superintendent
well my friends, what eau | do for
youf" inquired the Official Would you
like TO attend our services this morn
ingY
The two Celestials stood irresolute for
"A moment, aud then one OF them plucked
up courage aud announced his mission.
''Ioss herein lac laconically inquired
"No, no. my friend" hastily interposed
the superintendent, In a tone OF pained
remonstrance We do not have Joss here.
This il a Christian school,
"No iossf' interrogated the visitor ia
evident surprise, mot even SO high joss f'
indicating AN altitude of about ten or
"No, no, my friend we never keep Joss
here. We,"-
"No understand at alle," interrupted
the perpleNed Celestial, shaking his
head In haze or bewilderment.
'Melican store keep Chinese fireworks,
Mclean man eat Chinese rice, but Mel
ican church no have Chinaman's Joss
No-um-how you say it-catchee on.n
The other visitor had. as vet, said
nothing. but he was evidently studying
the situation carefully Turning 90 his
companion, with n cOuntenance full oi
whitening scorn for the latters obtuse.
ness. he remarked contemptuously. "Mc.
kinley Eillee," aad the twain withdrew,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-19

THE Democrats evidently hope by maxi
ing big "bluf' Monday night to make
people believe that they are stronger in
Rhode Island than they are. Parades
are all right, but they don't make good
government or take the place of eff
ficiency in Office.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-19

WHEN you put your cross against the
name of Col. Arthur III. Watson use
nothing but the pencil provided for you
at the polling booth. All ballots marked
with ink or colored pencil are counted
as being defective.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-19

ARTHUR II. WATSON has proven him
self to be one of the finest executive
officers in the city, and he is a very
successful business man. He would
ornament the mayors chair and con-
serve the city's interests, but it will
take votes to elect him. Talk won't
do IL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-19
AS I WAS SAYING.

A policeman in this city who had been
ordered by his superiors TO halt and in
terrogate any pedestrian whom he found
ON the streets after certain hour OF the
night, discovered a belated individual on
his beat early one morning, whose pres
euce in the street at that unseemly hour
he deemed sufficient prOvocaton To iusti-
fy him In an application OF the new regu-
lation. The pedestrian, however, was
ready for him, aud explained that he was
only looking for place on the officers
beat where he could open jewelry store.
The officer replied that lac knew OF no
vacant places aud passed on, The next
morning after being informed at head
quarters of a burglary committed on his
beat, he was asked il he had seen auy
suspicious persons there, the night be-
fore. ''Yis," be replied, "a mon shtopped
me lasht noighJ 10 fiud out where he
could open jewelry shtore, an 1 guiss
thot he found il, be COB"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-19

THOSE Ward Ten Republicans, who
formed new club last night, are on
the right track. This is the time for
Republicans to begin work for 1894 and
1896
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-19
4. W. LADD co.
California
Blankets.

The re-arrangement Of CNr
house early this fall, the new
Ladies Tailoring department.,
and the splendid assOrtments
of choice and popular goods
which, we have been Offering,
have all been appreciated by the
public-and to our gain la i'll
creased business.
just now we are showing at
tractive and tempting bargains
I'm all departments. To-day wo
call especial attention to
The Biggest Bargains in
Blankets ever offered in this
town
We have closed out from
the manufacturer some 600
pairs of fine grade California
Blankets and offer them at
prices which make them truly
wonderful bargains.
Blankets
Worth $40. so, for $5.0S.
Blankets
Worth So. so, for 81. 90.
Blankets
Worth $3.50, for $3.9S.
They are all-wool, and are
subject only to a very slight
defect from perfection, name
ly, a few small and almost
indistinguishable p e c k $
(rather than spots). which are
not a damage either to the
wear or to the appearance
of the beautiful goods in
deed, would not be noticed at
all were attention not called
to them.
Come early! They will
sell quickly!
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-19

DEMOCRATS have Ohio aud Illinois but
they can't get Providence, except through
the neglect of Republican voters.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-19

htlIhS OPERA HotSh-
A. y. Parsons realistic production of
the Midnight Alarm begins weeks
engagement at Keith's Opera House next
Monday evening. This play is one OF the
strongest and most sensational OF the
melodranas, with number OF striking
scenes and novel mechanical effects.
Among the most notable OF the scenes
are. the Brooklyn Bridge, the beautiful
the hight OF the lightning express train,
and genuine lire engine drawn by tao
beautiful and we'll trained white horses.
The play has always been fayorite With
Providence theatre goers. Mr.. Pearson
has furnished the play with an unusually
strong company. In consequence OF
will De gwen on Friday next. The
" White Squadron" drama new 10
Providence. will follow the Midnight
Alarm at this house, Nov. %.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-19
wEsTMINsTER rnEATRE.


Weber and Fields Own Company of
comedians will commence weeks en-
gagement at this house Monday after
noon. This organization is composed ell
tlrely OF specialties Of "a high order
Weber and Field themselves will intro
duce very novel and interesting act
which consists OF game OF pool on a real
table in full view OF the audience. 1t is
full OF comic and funny situations and
VIII no doubt prove AN innovation IN tins
line. Drummond and Stanley known as
the musical Blacksmiths, formerly with
Primpose q West Miustrels, are with he
company. Their act is "A decided novelty
In the musical line, opening in black
smiths shop with the smiths at work at
the anviis The scene changes by an in-
genlous mechanical arrangement TO a
handsome parlor. IIalnes and Nidoco,
two well-known black face comedians;
Miss Maud Huth, very popular singer.
There are others who help 10 make up
strong Company.
LoTHRoP's MUSEUM.
''Tbe Diamond Mystery" is TO be the
principal attraction at Lothrop's Museum
the current week and deals with the
jealousy often met with in every day life.
The story OF the play - of young girl
who has been adopted by a wealthy
family, in which there is an only sou who
in due course falls in love with his
fathers ward. against the wishes of his
mother. A diamond necklace, an heir
loom OF great value, is stolen by tramp
and the young girl is accused Of the
crime. In order TO save her the lover
declares himself the gity party. In the
course of events the real thief is dis
covered and all ends in happiness. Miss
Alice &. keane assumes the roll of Mary
Marshall che heroine, aud VIM. Fredric
that of Julius Hilderbrandt the hero.
TIE supporting characters are taken by
Mrs. Barry, Susie Howard, Evelyn
Knapp, Nellie Hancock, Richard Lyle,
Ed. Barry. VIM. Cattell, John Phillips
and of hers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-19

See large advertisement Of Public Market on
pYp.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-19

public, as witnessed by the houses 81 e
has always drawn wherever she has been.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-19
DIR UGGISTS.

HALL q LYON 20S WESTMINSTER ST.-2j
Ill 20 80 per cent saved on ali drug store goods.
Our checking system makes mistakes In prescrp-
tons impossible.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-19
FURNACES.
GROCERs.

II. WHITAKER. CHOICE FAMILY GRO
n. cereS Pure Teas. Coffees. Flour. Grain. Hay
ana Straw. AL High 81. Telephone
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-19
DOLLS, TOYS And G1MES.

HAYDEN & CHESTER. PINE STREET
ii Providence, n. TOYS; Games Novelties,
Fancy Goods Stationery, Blank Books and School
Supplies at wholesale. Full line OF frst-class
fireworks
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-19
HO USE FURNISHINGS.

JoHN NJ DEAN A co, $40 AND S2i HIGH ST.
House Furnishings on easy terms. Cash or
credit.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-19
ABETTING COMPANY.

ENCOURAGES SYSTEMATIC SAVING
II United states Saving & Loan Co. 81 Weyboss't t
St opp. r. o. Paid In capital vi 900 %. Offers
safe and profitable Investments In city mortgages
7per cent guaranteed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-19
BINKERS.

MILLER & VAUGHAN 2 CUSTOM HOUSE ST.
vi Dealers In all Standard Securities. Interest
paid on deposits subject ~ check at sight.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-19
MILL SUPPLIES.

DROWN BROS a co. BUTLER EXCHANGE
ID betting and General MIL supplies
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-19
PAPER DEALERS.

nRoyIDENCE PAPER Co.-PAPER. TwlNF
L Paper Bags, Blank Books, stationery etc.
weyhosset St. Providence. X !.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-23
Pendleton and Garden.

Special Telegram TO the Sunday Register.
WELLsBURG, w. VA, May 21.-The
Democracy of Brooke county met in
mass meeting in the Court House this
afternoon for the purpose Of selecting
delegates to the State, Congressional
and District National Delegate Conven-
tions; also Senatorial and Delegate Con-
ferences. Resolutions were passed en-
dorsing Grover Cleveland for President,
Hon. John 0. Pendleton for Congress
and A. d. Garden for State Auditor.
The Delegates selected were: for the
State Convention at Parkersburg-John
Dornan, Wiley Beall, VIM. Duffy, M.
V. Davis, Col. A. C. Campbell, John
RaIston, J. c. Miller, 5. G. Nangle and
Wilson Churchman.
Delegate Convention at Weston-J.
e. Curtis, John Blankensop, M. Rob-
erts, George Hunter, n. Lucas, +.
Barnes, j. b. Wilson, j. G.. Kemp and
A. c. Campbell.
Congressional Conventional. j.
Little, w. =. Campbell, T. H. Buchan-
an, George Curtis, A. 2. Campbell, Jas.
McAdoo, George Freshwater, Peter
Downey and Samuel Baxter.
Senatorial Conferee-John Blanken-
sop, w. j. Brady and B. +. Criss.
Delegate Conferee-Lucas Walters,
Lynn Rodgers and Thomas Everett.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-23
THOMPSON AND BENNETT
Instructions Given to Vote as Unit
for Thompson.

Got the Delegation From Caben County
instructions Given to Vote as Unit
for Thompson.
Sps iaL Telegram to the Sunday Re0tster.
HUNTINGTON, w. VA, May 21.-"Re-
solved by the Democracy Of Cabell
county in mass convention assembled
that we recognize the past conspicous
party services, high personal character
and ripe business experience OF Cameron
Lewis Thompson and we hereby in
struct our delegates to use every honor
able endeavor to secure his nomination
for Auditor, and they are hereby in
structed to cast the vote OF Cabell county
as a unit for his nomination for that Of
fee as long as his name shall be before
the State Convention"
Such was the resolution adopted
amid deafening applause and without a
dissenting voice at the Democratic
county mass convention to-day. No
other instructions were given.
The delegates selected are all from
among ThompsOn's friends, who are at
the same time Benefits friends, and
the delegation, though uninstructed is
solid for Bennett. The convention
opened with strong fight for the Chair
manshlp between the friends Of Mac
Corkle and Bennett. For several weeks
the contest in this county has been very
sharp but the opening of the cOnven-
ton showed MacCorkle had weakened.
After short struggle the Bennett
candidate for chairman, John H. Holt,
was elected by about FIVE to one. Thos.
A. Watt and j. Fl Wilson were elected
secretaries. The fight ended there and
a delegation solid for Thompson and
Bennett was unanimously agreed to.
McCorkle lost strength by bringing
workers from Kanawha and Lincoln
counties, which the Cabell people re-
sented.
Delegates were also selected to the
Congressional, Senatorial and Ravens
wood Conventions. After the first con-
test Tor Craftsmanship was over there
never was more harmonious Conven-
tion and but few larger ones have ever
been held here.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-23
BLAINE REALLYDANCED
The Secretary Feels So Frisky That
He May Decide to Contest With
Harrison.
speeiql 7kEeorQm % tAs Rsatstsr.


WASHINGTON, ID. c., May 21.-The
next move in the Presidential game on
the Republican side is expected to be an
open rupture between Harrison and
Blaine.
The talk of an amicable arrangement
between the two is generally set down
as the veriest rot. No one doubts that
Harrison is eager for denomination,
thinks he has richly earned 1t and has
long expected to get it. His friends
have been very uneasy for the last ten
days about the revival of the Blaine
boom and now that there seems
no longer room for doubt that
Blaine himself is party to it, they are
very angry. There is good reason TO
believe Harrison shows this feeling, and
it is generally expected he will shortly
take means Of letting Blaine know IL in
unmistakable fashion. 1t is expected
that ii Blaine does not speedily dis
avow the efforts making TO put him In
the race again, he will have to retire
from the Cabinet. Every day brings
fresh evidence that Blaine has been
persuaded TO yield to the determined on
slaught of the anti-Harrison men, and
now tacitly allows it to be understood
he will accept if nominated at Mime
apolis.
The latest story is that Representa-
tive Abner Taylor, of Chicago, called on
Mr.. Blaine for the purpose of discover
ing for himself just how the Secretary
of State stood on the Presidential ques-
ton. Mr.. Taylor told Blaine the usual
story OF the overwhelming demand for
him and the belief among Republicans
that he was the only man who could be
elected. Mr.. Blaine is said to have re-
piled not at all as to the talk of his can
didacy, but branched off into discus
sion Of his wonderfully improved health.
He told how he attended a dinner and
dancing party a few nights ago, and
that at 10 o'clock Mrs. Blaine came to
insist on his going home, but the Secre~
tary said he felt too friSky to go so early
and actually stayed and took part in the
dance.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-23
AHANDsOME INCREASE
Shown by the Totals of the Revaluation OF
the Realty of Ohio County.

Shown by the Totals of the Revaluation of
the Realty of Ohio County.
Clerk Henry Pendleton, OF the Board
of Commissioners, has prepared state
ment of the returns Of the assessors
making the decennial revaluation OF the
realty of the city of Wheeling and the
county of Ohio, for the purposes OF
State taxation, and the figures will at
once be forwarded to the Auditor to be
laid before the State Board OF Pub
lie Works. The net increase in the
value of the realty is SO, 293, $50, nearly
all of it arising from the appreciation
of values within the city limits, tarm
lands having decreased largely. The
result of the great building improve
ments made in the city in the last de-
cade is strikingly shown in the increase
of 81, 900, $50 in the value OF buildings,
in that portion of the city north OF the
Eighth ward, that ward being included
in the country.
Following are the footings:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-23
w. CT. U. Chartered.
,,>.ial TSlforan 10 the Registsr.

CHARLESTON, w. VA, May GA
certificate of incorporation was issued
to the Women's Christian Temperance
Union, with the principal Office at Fair
mont. The capital stock is $50, and the
privilege is granted TO increase to $780,
900. The incorporators are Mesdames
n. r. C. Morrow, L. B. Clayton, l.. E.
Carr, E. V. Shore, O. c. Barnes, all OF
Fairmont.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-23
GEO. R. TAYLOR.
MAIN and MARKET.
1850 and 1153.
New Spring and Summer Stock.

DEPARTMENTS repe with the choice
confined Special
lines Of India Silks prices
favo Of the
Goods previous effort that direction
dimes Organizes
Goods and elaborate
showing Wraps and
Tourists Silk Gloria and Silk Serge Regaans especially we'll adapted for
have
Underwear Gauze Silk Isle and Bbrggan
dorw and will the
nbv Waists and
over had and all will
invite an inspection Glove
uu For the celebrated p Centeme Kid Glove well
we are the Also
Mouuetae Swede Gloves Centemer
oor we sell Agency sl3 Full
isla Gloves Ladies and Children.
o stock Fancy changing very full
h,acnp many vngs
Tf.rts Hoods Infants Wrappers
and will be during
nlanibng We show this spring Lac
the second floor Also Summer Blankets
and Upholstery goods Of which
Int our new Scas
ner Lace Spreads Table Elder Down Pillows
for inspection Table Damaks 2
the best
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-23
Postmasters Appointed.
u JIfle1rdyn 10 the sSlfnllf1l ReOiefeF

WASHINGTON, d. c., May Ell.
Hartman was to-day appointed post
master at Days Mill, Randolph county,
West Virginia, in place OF j. A. Peter,
resigned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-23
RxcursIon to Steubenville via W.&L. E
Ry, NAY "a,

On account of Congressional Conven-
tion at Steubenville, May Gath. the w.
& II E. BY. will sell round trip tickets
at one fare for the round trip. Tickets
will be good returning until May S5th.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-23
8-Ali Finer Quilts at greatly reduced prlc

eSrAr Quilts greatly reduced prices during this saie
Muslin worth 7c price TINS wees "a
Muslin worth Sc price TINS "A
yard n
Muslin worth Sc price this week 00
Unbeached Seeng worth c price TINS week
this
THIS
and Pillow Case Musihs tns
Chenille Table S1O9, worth $3.50
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-23

mers. dramatic; Thomas Guthrie, dram
attic: John Knox, dramatic; Bobert Nc
Cheyne, dramatic; Christmas EVANS
dramatic: George Whitefeld, dramatic;
Robert Hall, dramatic; Robert South,
dramatic; Fenelon, dramatic; John
Mason, dramatic; DR.. Mott, dramatic.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-23
PRICES

low as any afford sell the quality OF goods keep
Gratifying have had opportunity
our goods the retail houses New
have been preference glad samples
brought inf comparison.