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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-24
MR.. sHEFF.ELD,s BRIEF.

MIR. Shefiield's brief, filed in the
supreme court yesterday. presents a
clear, forcible and convincing statement
of the Republican side of the questions
upon which the supreme court has been
asked to pass its opinion by the Demo-
cratic ''house Of representatives"
He takes the ground that as it appears
from the papers filed by the Democrats
the general assembly had been ad.
journed by the governor before the reso-
luton requesting the decision of the
court was passed, the questions have no
standing in court, because they have
not been propounded by the house.
That this resolution was not passed
until after the prorogation of the as.
sembly is matter of common knowl-
edge and fact that cannot be contro-
verted. Now the question arises, Was
the act Of prorogation a legal and proper
one?
Mr.. Sheffield asserts that IL was. He
reviews the action of the senate in send
ing to the house resolution Of adjourn
ment which that, body failed to act
upon and claims that this failure to con-
slider had the same effect as a vote of
non concurrence, because the time
fixed for the adjournment expired. 1t
was then the right Of the senate to
certify to the governor the fact that
there was disagreement between the
two houses, and it was strictly within
the line of the governors duty to pro-
rogue the assembly.
Nor, according TO Mr.. Sheffield, is
this action of the governor renewable
by the supreme court Under national
and state constitutions the government
tai powers are distributed in three
branches--the legislative, judicial and
executive. This is one of the basal
principles of our institutions, and as Mr..
Sheffield says "the preservation of these
departments is necessary to the preser-
walton Of civil liberty"
Que department of government act.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-24
The VICTORIA DISASTER.

The later reports Of the loss of the
Victoria instead of lessening the horror
increase 1t.
Usually the first reports of disaster
ar grossly exaggerated, but this is la
mentally not the fact in this instance.
1t is believed now that 1853 lives were
blotted out by the catastrophe Of Thurs
day afternoon.
The details Of the disaster that is at
present engrossing the attention of the
entire civilized world show that the
same spirit of heroism and courage that
has always characterized the navies of
the world marked the awful scenes on
Thursday off Tripoli. And we Ameri-
cans, as we sympathize with our Eng
lish cousins over this deplorable affair,
cannot help feeling pride in the cour-
age displayed. Sir George Tryon re-
fused to leave his vessel, going down
with her. His men dotted her decks in
their endeavor to carry out the orders
of their chief. They died at their post
Of duty. like men.
When we went through that awful
calamity at Samoa our grief was light
ened by the knowledge of the courage
displayed by the men of the Trenton,
who. in the face of death, in the midst
OF that awful hurricane, cheered the
German gunboat as she succeeded in
weathering the cape and turned into
the open sea.
The memory of those cheers and the
courage displayed as their own vessel
went to the bottom with her men at
their posts and colors flying and her
band playing in honor of those who had
escaped the death that they, them
selves, must encounter is brought back
by the bravery displayed at Tripoli.
But there comes also lesson. or
rather warning, from the Tripoli dis
aster. The Victoria, one Of the model
ships of the British navy, sank to the
bottom like cracked iron pot,
in spite of all that modern SCI
ence has invented to prevent such
disaster. The crew was presumably
drilled in the exercise of closing the
water-tight compartments, the report
from the wreck shows that they endeav-
ored to carry out their orders, but failed
to do so. The first time necessity arose
the water-tight compartment method
proved a failure. The men were
drowned like rats in trap, while try
ing to carry out instructions.
Is the iron ship, after all, the vessel
that will hereafter be used in fighting
the naval battles Of the world? With
guns that fire shot to pierce any armor,
and armor made to resist almost any
shot, with guns weighing tons upon
tons, are not our men of war getting to
be mere floating fortresses that are rem
dered useless by blow easily inflicted
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-24

IT is well understood that the asses
sors of taxes labor under very great
disadvantages In justly apportioning the
tax the city is obliged to levy. But
they may be assured now that public
sentiment will uphold them if they ex-
ert themselves to the utmost to make
the valuation as fair as possible to the
small taxpayer by exacting all the law
demands from the owners of great
properties, whether in real or personal
estate
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-24

THE recommendation of Superinten-
dent Tarbell that those teachers who by
reason Of i'll health are incapacitated
for regular work be formed into a corps
Of permanent substitutes Is the develop
ment Of an idea that will probably meet
with the approval Of the school com
mittee. II is undoubtedly true that the
present system Of taking substitutes
from the ranks of the inexperienced
young teachers does not produce results.
The effect of inexperienced work is far
more har mful than would be y recess
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-24
RIGHT TO THE POINT.

AT least dozen college students will help
pull the viking craft TO Chicago. Where is
the scoundrel who says that college educa-
tion doesn't pay?
The Fall River police think that it is really
too bad that they should be put to the trouble
of looking up a new suspect for the Borden
murders.
Walter Besant is in imminent danger Of be-
coming famous in the United States this sum-
mer.
While the government is engaged in con-
demning rickety structures, at long range, IL
should not forget to express its opinion of the
Chicago platform.
The Chicago Evening Post. with its issue of
1854 pages, meant well, no doubt, but this
thing is getting tiresome
tt ;
And still the banks continue to break and
the president sits lilly by. The government
should refuse to pay Mr.. Cleveland any more
salary until he does something to earn it.
The governor OF South Carolina can put the
old question to the governor of North Caro-
lima now with good deal of significance.
After October 81. Barnum and Baiiey's cir
Gus will once more be the greatest show on
earth"
The cowboy racers have passed Fort Dodge
n good trim. AS nothing has been seen of
the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Ami
mails, we fear that they are far In the rear.
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The report that the office seekers are not in
any measure abating their demands during
the hot spell is easily accounted for by the
fact that most Of them hail from the very
sunny South.
The possibility of another big strike in
Pennsylvania is very great and greatly to be
deplored.
The only way for the Bostonians TO solve
the street car smokers seat problem Is TO
teach the ladies the use of the vile but seduc,
tive weed.
Mr.. Bull OF England Is viewing with un-
feigned apprehension the new feet Of passen-
ger steamers In process of construction for
the American line.
Edward Atkinson Is vigorously denying
what he said about the Democrats and free
trade, but we are inclined TO fear that Mr.
Atkinson's memory Is failing.
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The vandals ares till desecrating the battle
field Of Gettysburg. II is a glorious chance
for the Democrats to put stop to IL and thus
declare themselves patriots.
Professor Clarence ID. Warner OF Massa-
chusetts Agricultural college will accompany
Lieutenant Peary 10 the north. IL Is un-
necessary TO mention that the professor Is an
electrician and understands all about heat
ing apparatus.
The Democrats are projecting only three
new gunboats for the navy this year. which
will look mighty small beside the work OF
Secretary Tracy.
The ADMINISTRATORS much boasted weed |
Ing out OF clerks" Is not retrenchment, but |
substitution. The Democrats have not been
able 70 get over the substitute habit sincs 1881.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-24
THE awful disaster to the British

The awful disaster to the British
warship Victoria in the Mediterranean n
sea not only arouses the lively sympa-
thy Of the whole world, but helps
powerfully to demonstrate that the
biggest and most powerfully armored
ships are not the most economical and
effective. II such vessels as the Victo-
ria are sent to the bottom while manmu-
vering in selected waters and under
chosen conditions, what would they be
able to do in a fightp
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-24

To the Editor of the Nctcr

To the Editor OF the Ncior
The rumor of the traffic alliance recently
entered into by the New York and New Eng
land and Erie roads, whereby solid through
trains will be run between Boston and Chi
cago by way of Newburgh and Poughkeepsie.
prompts me TO suggest that IL might not be n
bad idea for our recently organized joint
committee, which is to look after the inter-
ests of Providence, to obtain petition from
our leading manufacturers and the Wholesale
trade requesting the railroad companies that
equal traffic facilities be given our city as are
given Boston.
Tidewater could be reached sooner by trains
TO Providence than' Boston, and with sufii-
cient tracks, together with good wharfage
and a few grain elevators below Point tree t
we would be more than able to compete with
Boston and New York in the export of grain
and breadstuffs, as well as in the impor tation
of foreign products to lie sent West.
IL equal attention and facilities be given
our city by the New York and New England
railroad and its Western connections as are
given Boston the Poughkeepse bridge would
benefit us more than any other seaport city of
New England.
called attention in previous article TO the
observation-disclosures ouf hltfCHtltS nave 10 con-
tend with in receiving Western freight by
way of Worcester, which wonld be done away
with were we to have direct communication
with Chicago by means of solid through
trains over the railroads above mentioned.
Is not this matter worthy of the carefu at
tention of our merchants and public spirited
citizens2
In my opinion had we few more such
Providence men of influence on the director
ship as NJ. j. Perry the New York and New
England railroad could be made very bene-
fetal road to our city. and in turn also be BEN
Gifted by growing traffic which would surely
follow.
Let US not allow Providence to much longer
remain way or remote station, but let it be
located ON and n part of the great arteries OF
commerce and trade, PAUL PROGRESS.
Providence, June q, lsg3
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-24
200 y M.
GRAND TRADES PROCESSION.

COLONEL ISAAC L. GoFF. Chief Marshal
Business men are rapidly falling intp line and
this parade Will be the most crcditabe display OF
bnsness interests that this city has ever wit
messed.
The formation and route OF march wi n be the
same as that named for the military parade.
630 D. IN. The several bells OF the city will be
rung for one-half hour and salute OF 81 guns Will
be frcd by united Train Of Artillery.
7p. m. The Grace Church chimes will be ru ng
for one-half hour.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-24

The Republican position in the New
port muddle is that fraud was commit
ted by the Democrats for the purpose
of securing control of the state officers.
That is so self evident fact that no de-
cision of the supreme court can make
Il more plain.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-24

IT now appears that the Brooklyn
swindlers, who have robbed the veter-
ans burial fund, are stealing the evil
dences of their criminality from the
public records. Twas ever thus where
corrupt gang controls municipal
offices and officers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-24

The Pascoag extension of the New
York and New England railroad may
be very valuable to Providence, or it
may be practically worthless, according
as the company arranges it's time tables
and its freight schedules. It ought to
be a Providence feeder, as it opens ter
ritory the trade of which naturally
belongs to this city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-24

or a vacation during the short absence
of the regular teacher. Teaching be-
comes valuable only as 1t is systematic.
1t cannot be systematic with the pre-
sent system.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-24

THE weather succeeds in continuing
to make itself the most natural and OBJ
vious subject for animadversion by
people who regard the three summer
months as instituted for their enjoy
ment at seaside and mountain resorts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-24

DOES the Consolidated road mean to
make the repair Of the present station
condition to the building Of the new
one, and then an excuse for not build
ing the new one. Things begin to look
that way,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-24

WHEN you go to the seaside, bayside
or mountains for the season you want
to keep up your connection with home.
The News will do 1t for you. Just leave
your address at No. 2 Weybosset street,
and the News will stick closer than
brother to you all summer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-24

The Reading reorganization is one of
the things that did not reorganize. 1t
is reported that ex-President Mcleod
controls enough stock to continue the
chaos into which he went with the
Reading properties.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-24

THE present meetings of the alleged
Democratic house of Representatives
has the unique distinction of being the
only perfectly harmless house where
the Democrats have had complete con-
troll
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-24

THE Fall River police have decided
to make no further searches for the
murderer of Mr.. and Mrs. Borden;
probably with the intention Of not
stultifying their previous record.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-24
FIREWORKS,

$50 T.. M-Two grand displays OF Fireworks one
on Crawford street bridge aud the other on the
dexter Training Field Both displays will bc alike
aud win consist OF exhibition rockets golden cloud
rockets. electric meter rockets. star kes vii.
low kets, triple fsuni aims bonn mbshen fo1n-
fsins snake nests, exhib Iti0n batteris-. silver
fountains. els.trtcsl 4, untana vo,t AMOS dsvt
among the tAilorA dying sAgie with shisld aero
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-24

GOLD is coming back to this country,
but not because of the financial policy
of the present administration, but in
spite of il.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-24
THIRD DIVISION.
Band.
Cadets, five companies.
FOURTH DIVISION.

Band.
sons OF Veterans, Col. william NJ. r. Bowen com-
mandlng.
Gen. ". A. Miles Garrison, No. 2, Capt w. Ras-
mussen commanding.
Farragut Naval Association, Capt Luther Baker
commanding.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-24
SECOND DIVISION.

Band.
First Light Infantry Regiment Col william r.
Thornton, commanding
His Excellency d. Russell Brown. Governor of the
State OF Rhode Island and stan lmountedE
First Machine Gun Battery. X. 4. NJ, Major WILL
lam lily.
Battery A. Light Artillery, X. /. NJ, Capt Edgar
X. Barker.
Company B, FIRST Battalion Cavalry, X. l. NJ.
Capt. William A. Maynard.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-24
FIFTH DIVISION.
Band.
Ift-a A.

Band.
Civic Orders.
The line will form follows viz:
First Division. South Water street. east side
right ON Leonard street .
Second Division. South Water street, west side.
rinht on Leonard street.
Third Division. Dyer street. east side. right on
Wcstmi nstcr street.
Fourth Division. Dyer street. west side RI chit on
Westminster street.
Fifth Division. Pine street. right on Crawford
street bridge.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-24
1880 Il. M.
BAND CONCERTS.

The Continental Band at Crawford street bridge.
Reeves American Band at Dexter Training
Field.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-24
ROUTE OF MARCH.

Westminster. jackson, broadway TO Barton,
broadway. CORTLAND. Westminster. Brigham
Broad &broad Meyeosset market war % ,sa square; North Main,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-24

4;18 a. m (sunrise) Tho several city flags will
b. Z. A salute OF II guns will be fired by the
United Train OF Artillery. -
TO $50 a. m. The Caledonian Flute Band will
par ade the following streets: Market square.
South Main. WIckenden. Benefit vii iains. Hope.
Power. Benefit. North Main. Doyle avenue, Camp,
Olney and North Main streets
The Ives Post Drum Corps will parade over the
following streets. viz: Market square. Westmn-
ster. Aborn. Broadway, Baker avenue. High. Har-
rlson, westheld. West Friendship. Broad. Pine and
Dyer streets
The Olneyville Cadet md will parade over the
following streets viz: Olneyville so lare. Manton
avenue. Delaine Ap Ileton, Julian Amher:t to
junction OF Manton ana Atwel's avenue. Academy
avenue, Gladstone avenue Harold and Valley
streets to Onevville square.
Guile. Drum Major, having kindly volun' eered
their services, Will parad over the following
streets. viz; Market square. Nor Main, Mill,
Charles. Randall North Main. Benefit, yencks.
Barnes, Brown, An ell Thayer George. Benefit,
College street TO Market square.
630a. m. The several bels OF the city will be
rung for one half hour
$50 a. m. The Grace Church chimes viii be
ruDg for one-half hour
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-24
A Word
To the Wise.

hio ID SoiiiS " " o"N
summer, it is said. for all kinds
of business.
That depends.
1t may be hard or it may
be quite the reverse, accord
ing as the merchants decide
that it shall be.
Goods will be sold, and
those merchants who are will
ing to make a study of the
situation and adopt extra
means to meet the exigency
will be able in the Fall to
congratulate themselves upon
the dull seasons business.
1t is merely a question of
advertising.
That's all.
The merchant who is
shrewd enough to determine
now to make a study of the
art of telling people what he
has to sell and why it is for
their advantage to buy, and
to courageously apply known
principles, is as certain to
come out in fine condition at
the end of the misnamed
"duff Summer season as the
season is to end with the last
hot days of August.
If any of the merchants of
this goodly city feel that they
would like to be among the
lucky ones next Fall, and are
not quite sure how they can
get there, the News will at
tempt to solve the problem
for them, and will undertake
to assure them of results that
will be entirely satisfactory, if
they will give us a commits
sion liberal enough in it's
terms to enable us to apply
advertising principles that
have been proved succussful.
We do not mean as to
price, which Is regulated, but
as to method and substance
Of the advertising.
During the summer we
propose, if any advertiser de-
sires to have us do so, to un-
dertake to see that their adj
vertising is effectively written
and that the type used speaks
with emphasis and in a per-
suasive tone of voice.
Do you want to do a crack
Ing good Summer business ?
The News is growing rap
Idly.
This is no summer talk. 1t
is a fact that is agreeably
demonstrated by the quick
and large returns advertisers
are receiving.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-24
300 A. M.
MILITARY PROCESSION.
Mounted Police.
Platoon OF Police.
United yrain of Artillery Col. Cyrus NJ Van slyck.
commanding.
Chief Marshal Isaac l.. Goff.
Aid.
FIRST DIVISION.

Band.
Second Regiment Col. James Moran commanding.
Carriages cont ntaining committee OF arrangem nts.
His Honor william X. Potter. Mayor OF Provi-
dence President OF Board of Aldermen and Pres
dent OF the Common Council
First Separate Company l. NJ Capt. Robert w.
Blunt commanding.
Second Separate Company, X. NJ, Capt. George
III. Slmms, commanding.
Slocum Light Guards. Capt. George A. Forsyth
commanding.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-24
THE NEWS At THE Fam.
THIS EVENING.

LoTHRoP's MUSEUM n.S-"posrl ossavoy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-24

bat mosaic Jewels, the whole being one continuous
fight OF gorgeous colored aras atA ft4eteers,
interspersed with loud explosions In the al. OF
bombs, charged with the most brilliant and assorted
coIors.
The committee res pectfully invite the citizens 10
decorate their residences ana places OF business.
and especially TO join. far possible In all that
will aid To make the celebration OF the 4th OF July.
1858. the most memora be IN the history OF the city
GEORGE ID. LANSING, Chairman.
HENRY B. WiNSHIP,
CHARLES r. HARRIS.
WILLIAM r. KNIGHT,
GEORGE III WOOD.
JOHN l.. REMLINGER,
WILLIAM 4. G LARKE.
City Gle rk ard Secretary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-24
BOYS SUITS $1.75 UP.
81, $S and so Suits reduced to $500.

These Suits marked down TO So, are
all nobby little dress suits in velvet,
broadcloths, basket weaves, Bedfords
and Jerseys. A few Boys Refers re-
duced to $l.00.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-24

GINGHAM DRESSES 81 UP.
$12 to $1S Dresses reduced to $1,000.
81. so to $40 Dresses reduced to $500.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-02-05

best The commissioners court IN such
counties may reduce the number OF
days persons may Doe required To work on
the r0ada. but not TO exceed ten days IN
any year
Mr.. Graham sent UP a petition from
citizens of Burnct county asking that the
county be- exempted from the animal and
hide inspection law.
Committee reports were submitted.
House hill previously engrOEsed grant
IN the WAGE Electric Light and Power
company authority TO dam the Br0zos nc
Waco for water power purposes was CON
sidered
MIR Mills explained the purposes Of the
bill.
An amendment by Mr. Whcless limit
ing the grant to fifty years was rejected.
BY Mr. BallOw-Au amendment pro-
viding that the state shall at amy time
the Legislature deems advisable take
charge of and control the property and
pay the corporation the cost of work per
formed. with legal interest.
BY Mr. Henderson Of Milam-A sub
stitute providing that nothing herein shall
be construed 10 relinquish the right Of
the state to FIX and regulate tolls aud
charges. Adopted.
BY Mr. 1Irncy- Taking away from
the company the right to charge any
An amendment by AIr. whcloss re-
quiring Chat the grant terminate after
nincty-nine ycurs Rejected
Tho bin passcd-Hyes &c. nays. 80.
The committee on agricultural affairs
sent up a favorable report on the White
resolution requesting the Texas drlcga-
ton 10 support bin providing for
bonus or bounty Of ] cent per pound on
cotton grading ms high as middling aud
81 cents on lower grades, and 3 cents
a bushol ON wheat produced in this
state,
House bill changing jurisdiction of
BnncO county passed
Mr. Henderson Of Lamar sent no
petition of cotton rtiscrs asking that all
ers. Referred
House adjourned til 10 o'clocl, Mon.
day.