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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-13
The GRAVES CASE.

From the postponement OF the second
trial until September next, at the re-
quest of counsel for the prosecution,
and the release of DR.. Graves on bail
furnished by his attorneys, there is rea-
son to believe that little more will ever
be heard Of this sensational and peculiar
case.
Such a result will, as matter Of
course, be unsatisfactory to those who
have looked upon Graves as the muir
derer Of Mrs. Baxnaby; but 1t must be
rememberc~ mmt there is much
larger number who have held to the
opinion form the outset that the de-
fendant was innocent and his convic-
tion at Denver glaring travesty on
justice.
II is certain that at the trial the tes-
timony was wholly circumstantial, and
much of it so vague and unsatisfactory
as TO give ground for surprise that any
twelve men could have found verdict
Of guilty, especially when that verdict
involved the sacrifice of human life.
DE-. Graves may be guilty, he may
have compounded the mixture which
caused Mrs. Barnaby's death, but the
government failed to prove that he did
SO by direct and convincing testimony
As it Is not at all probable that the pro.
secution w. ever again be able to pre-
sent 80 ssrvus "a ..-..- as it did OF the
first tr1al, it follows that IT would be n
waste Of time and Of money to repeat
the experiment.
Moreover, the fact that the continu-
ance was asked for by the prosecution
can be taken as an indication that IL
does not feel ut all sure VI iD ground
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-13

Two gentlemen, strangers to one an
other, were travelling in the same COM
partment. During the journey one Of
them asked tho other to let him measure
his valise. The latter consented. Then
the first passenger. taking out O 8-foot
rule, proceeded to measure the article in
question, after which no said:
81 am very sorry, but your valise is
too large for admission Inside the car
riage. am. a railway inspector and
must infiict upon you fine Of 8 francs
for transgressing tho rules"
The other paid the francs and said
to his fellow traveller, "Will you allow
me to look at your 3-foot rule for a mo-
ment|
"With pleasure" said the latter and
at once handed it to him.
After glancing at the rule the other
passenger said, Il am an inspector Of
weights and measures, and as your foot
rule is not stamped | must ask you to
pay me fine OF 80 francs"
And the railway inspector had to shell
out.-Voce del Popolo.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-13
HE TuMBIED.

Great is the power of the unterrified
Postmaster General Bissell has been
made to see that his rule regarding the
removal of Republican postmasters only
for cause is an error, and he now an
nounces that this class OF Office holders
will be summarily bounced upon the
expiration OF their term of Office.
The rural " deestricts set up such a
clamor that Mr.. Bissell became con-
vinced. that party success depended
upon the reversal of his ruling, and,
like the late Mr.. Crockett's coon, he
came down with a rapidity that betok-
ened his appreciation of the situation.
The itching for Office that the aver
age Democrat is possessed with can not
be allayed by any other lotion than a
fourth-class post Office applied to the
diseased spot.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-13
AN uNPATRIoTIc SENTIMENT.

II ex-Congressman Poindexter Dunn,
one of the commissioners appointed to
Investigate alleged abuses in the New
York custom house, is correctly report
cd, he is unfit for the position for which
he has been selected by Secretary Car
lisle and should be promptly called to
account for his cruel and unpatriotic
sentiments.
When the news of the collapse of
Fo-d's theatre and the terrible loss of
life that resulted was brought to him.
he is reported to have said 81 wouldn't
have cared so much IL they had been
pensioners instead Of poor clerks"
A pretty sentiment, indeed, from a
man who once sat in the halls Of con-
gress; patriotic and generous senti.
ment from one who enjoys the blessings
and benefits purchased by the sufferings
and sacrifices Of the men he would now
zee crushed 10 death without a pang
and without murmur Of regret!
The war has been over nearly thirty
years, aud ii was the hope Of all good
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-13
A VITAL POINT.

The exclusion of the testimony that
Lizzie Borden gave at the inquest into
the death of her father and stepmother
from the trial of herself for doing the
deed must prove to be very severe
blow to the governments case.
Yet it is not easy to understand what
the prosecution expected to gain by its
introduction. The necessity of the
prosecution is direct evidence, and 1t is
not claimed, we believe, that Miss Bor-
den's testimony at the inquest was OF
this nature.
So far as appears now the sole hope
of the prosecution is based upon what
Miss Borden cannot prove, viz, that
she did not commit the murders, and
upon the fact that she was confused
and contradictory in her statements
after the murders and at the inquest.
In fairness to the prisoner, being tried
for her life. the court could do no less
than refuse to allow the Introduction
of testimony wrung from her when she
was under the shadow Of immediate
arrest, and was under the influence OF
morphine to such an extent as to be
substantially irresponsible for her acts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-13
WhAT Ii HAS COST.

The New York Herald makes an at
tempt to estimate what the silver-pur-
chase law has cost the country In the
way of depreciation of the value of the
stocks and bonds ordinarily dealt in at
the exchanges.
The total arrived at in this limited
field is startling, but il the inquiry
could he extended to cover the whole
financial field, and the effect upon the
expenses of families and individuals,
the showing would be SO disastrous as
to almost justify revolution.
The Herald shows that the shrinkage
of stocks and bonds has amounted to
$427, 7,719,57l, during the year 1892. Ii
this examination were to be carried over
the series of years the silver-purchase
law has been in force the imagination
would be unable to comprehend the
force and meaning of the figures that
would be presented.
The necessity of the quick repeal OF
this vicious law cannot be too strongly
impressed upon congress, which the
president is to call together in Septem-
ber, but it already appears that the
Democratic majority will propably re-
fuse to pass repeal bill.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-13

The defense In tne Borden murder
trial Is weakening the governments wit
nesses by its cross examination. EX-
Governor Ro inson Is kindly and cour-
teous in his examinations, but his ques-
tionings are made with firmness and
determination that Sits the evidence of
all uncertainty. The government has
as yet failed to make strong case
against the accused. Newport News.
No trial of recent years has excited such
general interest as Is displayed from one
eud OF the country TO tue other, over this
most mysterious dual murder.-Attle-
boro Sun.
There is the highest opera-bouffe au-
thority for saying that 'if you want TO
know the time" you should TASK a po.
liceman.' But IL you want to know
what costume woman wore on partic-
ular occasion it may be as we'll not TO
ask "a po Iiceman. York Recorder.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-13
LET'S HAVE FAIRNESS.

Ii cannot be denied that some OF the
New York newspapers are treating the
Chicago fair in an unfair and unjust
way, and it is not unlikely this mis-
representation, whether intentional or
through inadvertance, has tended to
prevent many persons who would other
wise do SO from attending the exposi-
ton.
1t is published far and wide that
affairs at jackson park are in chaotic
and disorganized condition, and what
is more damaging that the cost Of
living at Chicago Is so high that none
with incomes under ten thousand can
afford to go there.
That all this is unfounded and untrue
those who have returned from the fair
have made plain. Indeed Judge Rogers,
in speaking Of his visit, recently
emphasized the fact that the rates
charged were not exorbitant, but that
each individual could find accommoda-
tions suited to his means.
1t would seem therefore, that the
New York newspapers should cease
from their croaking and pessimestic
predictions. Petty jealosy should not
blind them, any more than individuals,
20 the fact that the Columbian exposi.
ton Is national and not local affair
and that its success or failure will affect
all parts of the country in an equal
degree.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-13

ONE cannot wonder at the fury of the
friends of the victims of the collapse of
the old Ford's theater building at Wash
ington. Whether there is any justice
in directing this fury at Colonel Aims
worth may be doubted. There can be
no doubt that the government, through
some Of its agents, is criminally respon-
sible, and it is to be hoped that the
coroner's jury that is holding an in
quest at present will not hesitate to
clearly fix the responsibility and pub
hcly point out the culprits.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-13
Explained.

Irate Parent-It's over an hour since !
sent you to the store to get those things,
and now you have come back without
them!
Small Boy-It was such long time
before my turn came to be waited on
that forgot what you wanted.
Irate Parent-Why didn't you come
home TO find out?
Small Boy-'Fraid I'd lose my turn!-
Harpers Bazaar.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-13

citizens that copperheadism had per-
ished long ago, but such sentiments as
those of Dunn recall the unwelcome
fact that there are still among us men
who will never forgive those VINO
fought for the flag and prevented the
ACKNOWLEDGMENT Of the Union.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-13
PLEASANT READING.

A slight Mistake.
Jeweler-This watch needs cleaning,
sir.
Customsr-Why, IL was cleaned only
last week.
Jeweler-So? Must have been done
by somebody who didn't half do 1t.
Customer--It was done here.
Jeweler-Here? Oh, yes, by the man
had to discharge--a worthless fellow.
Customer-You told me that You did
II yourself
Jewoler-Did II Oh, yes. All, now !
see! You forgot tosvind it up last night.
1t is all right now. Come again in day
or two that may see that 1t is running
all right Dollar and half, please
Boston Transcript.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-13
who La This Man?

There is certain Democratic politician in
tho city of Providence, who had sinned
against the truth in times past, who has very
recently exhibited strong desire to join the
procession. He is informed that the band
wagon Is about to start. and IL he neglects
this opportunity he is lost forever. The posi-
ton of base drummer will remain open for a
few days longer. It's no use kicking against
the com ombination-Newport Herald.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-13

THE early election of license board
is demanded by the requirements Of
public business, and for that reason it
Is not likely the aldermen will decline
the latest invitation of the common
council to meet in joint convention.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-13
Hereditary.

"Your daughter has fine touch, Mrs.
Moriarty."
"Yis. go they do be tellin me, an sure
'tis no wonther, for she loves the pianny
an niver tires of it. She has "a great
tashte for moosic, but thin that's ownly
natural, for her gran'father had his head
brokin wild cornet at picnic"-Tit-
Bits,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-13

WHEN you go to the seaside. bayside
Or mountains for the season you want
to keep up your connection with home.
The News viii do it for you. Just leave
your address at No. z Weybosset street,
and the News will stick closer than a
brother to you all summer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-13

COLONEL HoNEY's organ, the Newport
Herald, does not believe Democrats
should discuss United States senatorial
candidates until after the state election
nsxt April. Evidently the colonel is
not sure where he will be at twelve
months hence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-13
wh,skers at an Early Age.

WHIsKtTs ~ VII H1"Hfy HBcs
BERTHE (aged years)-Mamma, amt
my face dirty?
Mamma-No, BERTHE; dor't you know
nurse washed Bertie's face this morning?
Bertie (clinging to his idea}-Don't
care, mamma; feels dirty. Oh, l des it
must be minister's tomin.--Texas Sift-
ings.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-13

slave you noticed that loss Of mem.
ory often accompanies deafness9"
"No; does itY'
"Yes, deaf men seem to forget that
trains have the right Of way on q rail-
way track. ."-Grenoble Monthly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-13

MAYOR CARTER HARRISON of Chicago
blows his trump for fame all on ac-
count Of his wearing ''pfug hat
upon an occasion. Fame comes cheap
in Chicago, and therefore many cheap
men get some of it.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-13

The city council appears to be deter
mined to make Roger Williams park
notable among the public parks of the
country. When all the plans now ap-
proved are executed it will be one of
the most notable pleasure grounds in
fhe East
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-13
Safety Assured.

Old Lady-Oh, always get so nerv-
Gus on railroad. Don't you think
we're goin at an awful rate?
Mr. Iluck-Y-e-s, but you needn't
worry. mum; there won't be any acci-
dent.
"How do you know there won't?"
"'Cause I've got an accident insurance
ticket. New York Weekly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-13
A Suggestion.

Mr.. Jones-I assure you, Miss Ethel.
Il was terrible storm. Every moment
was expecting the lightning to strike
the tree was under.
Miss Ethel-Then why didn't you get
under some other tree2-Life.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-13
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING.

IL turns out that one mugwump does not
want an office. Moses Williams takes the
trouble to say that he does not desire it; it
may be that there is none to give him for
are not the Democrats down on million
airesi-[raunton Gazette.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-13

He (musingly)-I should think bridal
tour to the Worlds fair would be an
event to be pleasantly remembered in
after life.
She (enthusiasticallyl-Oh, il would!
But, John. this is SO sudden. New York
Press.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-13

THE Grays are coming home, and
Providence lovers Of the game can see
for themselves next week how easy it
is to lose games. 1t may not be the
Grays that will lose, but the games
next week will be very interesting
nevertheless.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-13
A Musical Mount.

Teacher to little Johnny What
mount did the ark rest on?
Little Johnnie-I don't know, ma'am.
Teacher-Oh, yes, you do. Mount
Ar-Ar"--
Little Johnny-Oh, yes, ! know.
Mount Ar-ra-ra Boom-de-ay.-Harper's
Bazaar
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-13

Buits-Thcy say Corbett is very eco
nomical fellow and saves his money.
Wuits-That's all right. A man in
his business has to be close listed to snc-
ceed. --Brook)yn Lie.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-13
She Knew.

"You understand, Betty" said the
mistress, that we are to move out of
this house the first Of next month";
"Yes'm," answered Betty. "Tve been
sweepin all the dirt into the registers for
the last three weeks, um."-Chicago
Tribune.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-13

and is seeking for delay in the hope that
something to its advantage may de-
velope in the meantime.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-13
THE NEWS At THE FAiR.
The News is on sale at
Chicago BY Wells B. Sizer fS9
State street, where it can be
found during the Worlds Fair.
THIS EVENING

LoTHRoPs MUSEUM. 7:45-" Fate"
WESTMINSTER THEATRE slavery Days.
sT. STEPHENS CHURCH, s-Aiisslonary Meet
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-13

II reports can be relied upon, the worlds
fair Is not going TO deplete the country
boarding places to any great extent City
people who 40 tho fair will need more
than ever the country sojourn for rest and
recuperation. lHaverhill Bulletin.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-13

A Washington dispatch says the presi-
dent and his cabinet have finally decided
TO adopt waiting policy. This is indeed
a bold and radical decision. After doing
absolutely nothing for three months, they
have now concluded to wait After having
thought they were thinking for 30 days,
they now thinN they will stop and con-
slider. This is statesmanship -(Concord
Monitor.
Now IL Is the sugar and rice planters Of
Louisiana who demand the protection
which the Democratic party has declared
unconstitutional. They are preparing sta.
tistics for the Information of congress, and
Representative blanchard Dem) has
pledged them his aid Instead of sending
their statistics to congress the planters
should send them to Messrs Cleveland,
Carlisle & Co, who are constructing the
administration tariff bill in secret session.
IN. y Pre.-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-13
4. ". LADD co.
An Extraordinary
Attraction !!

Just opened fortunate purchase
OF choice
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-13
Striped Duck

Secured at an immense bargaiA,
and offered to our customers at the
astonishing price,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-13

now TO FIND THE GORHAM EXHiBIT--Nsitors to the
Worlds Fair will find the Gorham Exhibit in the centre of the
Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building The column sumount
ed BY the eagle the clock tower locates readily the position
of the paWEon
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-01-26

Ir HAS just leaked out than an i'm
portant meeting of PopuIists of Phil
lips county, composed of county Off
GERS and other leaders Of this great
reform party, was held in this city to-
night. 1t is understood the meeting
was for the purpose of calling halt
on our Populist representative, 2. q.
Wagner, and to notify him to change
his tactics in regard to the illegal
methods now being used by the party
in the Legislature Many Populists
in this county are Disguised Of their
action in the high handed proceed
ings they have resorted to in the
lower house, and openly censured
such work on the part Of their mem
bers -PhjttipSbag Correspondent Of
the AtchjSon Champion,
The above is a sample Of the fair
ness of the average correspondent
The item is partly true, and manly
false. 1t is true that u meeting was
held, but it is not true that a "halt
was called on our Populist member"
The meeting decided that neither
house was rightly organized, and
asked Mr.. Wagner to use his inhu-
ence toward having both dissolve. So
far the Populists of this neighbor-
hood have been moro patriotic than
their republican fellow citizens, for
in private conversation almost all Of
them admit that their party made a
mistake in not allowing Mr.. Osborne
to call the roll, but as yot they have
held no meetings to say so publicly.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-01-26
An Excellent Company.

If the entertainments given at the
opera house last Friday and Saturday
evenings are criterions by which we
may judge future amusements at that
place Osceola people can we'll con-
graduate themselves. Too much
praise cannot be bestowed on the
Alonzo Hatch entertainers. They
are each and all thorough in their
various parts and rank among the
few really frst-class companies which
have played in the west this season.
The program each evening was COM
plete and ending with the exhibition
of pictures by their trincopticon sent
the audiences home more than salts
fed. Several parts Of the musical
program deserve mention. "Anch-
ored," solo, by Mr.. James Rawns-
ely, was rendered in a very pleasing
manner. The harp solos by Miss
Viola Sanford and the cornet solos by
Miss Florella called forth good APP
plause, but the solos of Mr.. Alonzo
Hatch, the gentlemanly manager of
the company, made every one nearly
go wild with applause, Mr.. Hatch is
in the lead of all others in his line of
work and no mistake, The male
quartette should also come in for a
good share of our praise Of this com
pany. They know their parts and
each performs with marked ability.
Altogether it is the greatest musical
combination now on the road and will
always find a warm welcome in Osce-
OLA OSceola (Neb.) Democrat. AT
Baptist church Monday evening, Jan
uary 30.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-01-26
House Journal.
TOPEKA, January 10. Is

TOPEKA, January 10, 1868.
The house of representatives met
and were called to order by the Hon,
W. W. II. Lawrence, secretary Of
state.
Roll called when the following gem
tlemen answered to their names;
Messrs. 4 II 81 "
II n
The following oath of office was
then administered to the members
present by Hon. Samuel A, Kingman;
II II "
On motion of Mr.. Eskridge, w. r.
Saunders of Coifey county was elected
by reclamation chairman protein,
The above was taken from the jour
nal of the Kansas house OF represen-
tatives for the 1863 session, the So
cond ever held in the state. The
same procedure has been had ever
since until the present session, when
the republicans objected, and dual
houses resulted. The republicans ex-
cuse their conduct upon the grounds
Of fear that Mr., Osborne had an lille.
gal list of members. The Populists
excuse themselves upon the ground
that If the republicans organized the
house they would unseat enough
members to enable them to elect Il
United States senator
The Legislative situation remains
unchanged except that the Populist
house has unseated several republl-
cans and seated Populists in their
places, one of whom refuses to take
his seat
The Nebraska supreme court last
week decided that person holding a
certificate of election issued by the
state election board is entitled to his
seat in the Legislature, and could only
be removed by contest proceedings.
If this is good law for Nebraska it is
good law for Kansas, and while the
law may not be right all good citizens
must acquiest in it and seek relief by
the repeal of the law and the enact
ment of others. When the United
States senator question is settled a
compromise honorable to both sides
may be effected.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-01-26

If IT must be a Populist or a demo-
crat to succeed Perkins, give us a
democrat of the A. A. Harris stamp
every time. If the election of a re-
publican is possible, elect him. But
don't permit a condition which will
allow another Populist to be admit
ted from thus state to the United
States senate.-OSborne Farmer.
How public sentiment does change.
Not many months ago the Farmer
had considerable to say about w. A.
Harris on account Of his being on the
wrong side during the late war, and
yet today it endorses A. A. Harris,
who was a comrade of w. 4. Harris,
for a higher position than the Popu-
lists gave the latter.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-01-26

JUDGE John MARTIN was chosen
United States senator by the Popu-
lists yesterday, receiving Sc votes.
Twenty-Five senators, including
O'Brien and Taylor, voted for him,
while the house gave him 81. Zen of
the votes IN the house coming from
Populists who were seated upon con-
test. The republicans tried to elect
a senator also, but could only secure
IS votes, all cast for Mr.. Ady. 1t is
supposed that this will settle the SEN
atorial matters, as the republicans
cannot secure enough votes to elect.