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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-10-25

to be Mayor. The only con-
sideration that could have forced
him off the ticket must have been
his conviction that certain defeat
awaited him. The substitution OF
GRANT did not menu matters at all.
STRAUs was known TO be honest GRANT
was Mayor two terms while the terrible
corruption OF the police department was
at its worst. He paid CROKER $4,000
for tho honor of being godfat her OF
CRoKER's baby! When he was
commissioner Of public works
his confirmation cost $lsO,OOO.
He has always been creature
Of Tammany, and if Tammany's mis-
deeds are to be visited upon its head it
is not possible to understand how HUGH
j. GRANT can soften the blow at all.
A dispassionate review of the cam
paign, as it has thus far progressed, re-
veals that panicky and thorough dis
order in the Democratic ranks which
precedes and predicts utter rout. The
Democratic managers themselves can
discover no CLEAN of hope.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-10-25
CHARLEY PAGE.

No, THE NEWS has nothing "against
CHARLEY PAGE" as an esteemed CORES
pondent has taken the pains to suggest.
Mr.. PAGES action in declining to run
for Congress is entirely an affair of Mr..
PAGES own business-as the same
correspondent reminds us. As an
unpreiudiced observer, however, of the
Generalization of the Democratic party
The News simply felt that it could
afford to sympathize with that party in
losing the candidacy of a gentleman
of Mr.. PAGES political strength aud
was disposed to extend to the Demo
cratic party what comfort 1T could. So
far as the Republican party is concerned.
in the welfare Of which The News, by
reason of its political predictions, is
strongly interested, THE News is ex-
ceedingly glad that Mr.. PAGE decided
not to run. for against some of the
strongest candidates that the Republi-
can party could put up, Mr.. PAGE
has, in the past, shown himself
an opponent worthy of their steel
in the Second District. And it may
be said in justice to Mr.. PAGE that IL he
had 0ny good reason to believe that the
unanimity of his party to make
him their candidate was largely
due, not as an especial compliment TO
him, but because it was case of the
last straw that the drowning man
will seize, he was justified in refus-
ing to be dragged in the mud
with u party that had no more disinter-
ested motives in Offering him their nom.
ination. And, if Mr.. PAGE does not
know this, he has reason TO suspect the
motives Of the convention that nomi-
mated him against his expressed wish
inasmuch as his record in Congress has
not identified him, except in the smallest
degree. with what has proved to be the
prevailing sentiment of the national
Democracy-which is the issue Of this
campaign.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-10-25

Some tim. THE NEWS printed
some fgurIe concerning the possible
result of the Congressional elections in
the various states, and showing that it
was scarcely possible to conceive that
the Republicans could fail of control of
the House in the Fifty-fourth Congress.
with II fair prospect of being the strong
est party in the Senate.
Since then prospects have steadily
frightened, until il there were to be a
table constructed today OH the same
basis it would show probability of a
larger Republican control.
The discord and disorganization in
New York both typifies and aggravates
the dependency that pervades the Dem
ocratic party the country over. AT
Washington, at the Democratic head
quarters, there seems to be no hope, and
New York is watched with the greatest
solcitude; while the conviction that
the President, in his letter to Mr.,
CATCHINGs. and Prof. WILSON, in his
London speech es and in his West Virginia
campaign, have led the party to commit
itself to an issue the country is not only
sick and tired Of, but anxious for an op-
portunity to repudiaie.
This feeling is said to be so strong that
the practica managers are actually
contempatin the necessity of issuing
pronunciam ento pledging the party to
non-interference with the tariff. Such
action would be public confession that
there is not shadow of excuse for the
continued existence of the Democratic
party; but as that fact seems to be
pretty thoroughly understood already
by the country 1t might not add ma
terially to the weight of the disaster
next month.
1t is regarded by the Democrats as
likely that several Republican congress-
men will be elected south OF Mason and
Dixon's line--two from Virginia prob
ably. The gain will be larger through
out the North than THE News claimed
in the table referred TO, many districts
then set down rs doubtfnl having
already given abundant evidence that
they will go Republican.
The chief intercst In the campaign
centers In New York. II Tammany
Is broken then the Democracy will melt
away everywhere. II Hill is likely TO
be beaten then there viii be no hopeful
Democratic work anywhere. The
withdrawal Of STRAus from the head OF
the New York mayoralty ticket is as
good evidences OF the hopelessness OF
iammany's fight rs could be asked for.
He had spent large amount of money
in the preliminary campaign, and
had long cherished an ambition
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-10-25
INSTITUTE OF INSTRUCTION.

The Rhode Island Institute of Instruc-
tion today begins its 50th annual meet
ing. Three days Of instructive work
will be available to the members Of the
Institute and the public at large. The
organization of pedagogues is in
splendid condition and its pro-
gram for the present session is
crowded with good things, lectures
and essays and instruction comprehen-
sively arranged TO cover wide
field of school work aud exemplified by
able students and masters. The Insti-
tuition is valuable feature Of our public
school system, and as such its proceed
ings are of wide public interest and
value. THE News trusts that the ses-
sions this week will be as fruitful Of
results as the splendid order Of exercises
seem TO assure.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-10-25

tribe more thnn the common feathers:
but have had friends wear them almost
consta tantiy whole season, and not have
to have them curled. They are so
much softer and piumier In effect,
too. You see, tney are 80 rich In OIL,
that they shed, rather than collect ana
retain any moisture. Why, at large open
ing here in New York the importer sus-
pended a magnificent male feat her in q
bowl (similar tc those used for gold fish,
Oiled with water during the three days OF
the opening that all might see and seeing
believe. After shaking and drying care
fully 1t was found to be as salable as be-
fore its immersion.
Hats and Such.
lam pleased to note the scarcity OF hats
made Of the felt mats. The mats have to
be bent ind caught up In SO many places
that / never considered them either artis-
tic or pretty. We have something
new In the felt hats themselves.
that is the combination OF two
shades or colors In the bare, untrimmed
hats. One hat OF the new shade of green
(mousse) had an inner lining of meteor
red, warm scarlet hue. Another was a
handsome brown (nonette) with its facing
of the new red (Jacqueminot).
Some very pretty hats ana bonnets are
made of satin, velvet, felt or chenille
braid. The chenille braids are In delicate
shades and are more adapted for evening
wear.
The picture hats, or Charlotte Corday
bopnets, are altogether new, and althoug b
attractive, should not be worn by persons
having sharp or very irregular
features, rs they then approach the
grotesque; but with q sweet face peep
ing out from under the lace brim, the
effect Is most quaint aud picturesque.
do not think these hats VIII be worn much
In Providence as they are rather startling.
Some are very large and loaded with
feathers, rosettes, festoons of lace and
buckles OF jet or cut steel. Others are
smaller and more quiet in tone, and re-
mind one Of the beruffied night caps worn
by some OF Dickens heroines. Some of
these hats have crowns that fit closely to
the head like skull cap or gentleman's 5
smoking cap, and then flares suddenly
out into the Corday brim. Others have
the mortar board crowns finished with
either the ruffled brims or the straigh hit
round brims.
In contrast to the picture hat Is the
brirniess hat, consisting of hig h
pointed crown. with graduated loops at
Its base as q compromise for brim. The
large felt hats laden with ostrich feathers
and large rosettes Of gros grain set close
against the crown; the Knox sailor hat,
also trimmed with huge feather ro-
settles and Paradise plumes; and dear lit
tie pokes trimmed so prettily with wide
Alsatian bows, or loops and feathers "a to
remove all idea of being staid or old
fashioned.
Chic does not so much describe this
seasons millinery as does pretty and pic
turesque.
FAN ID. SEKYLL.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-10-25

and the principles he believed In, Mr..
CRANsToN's death is felt as y personal
loss in an extraordinarily wide cir
Gle. He was educated in Rhode
Islands common schools, fought hard
and with fearless bravery in Rhode
Islands regiments during tho Rebellion
end for 10 years represented his town in
Rhode Islands General Assembly,
term that death only could cut shorS,
for otherwise his devoted tovnsnen
would have continued to send
him to the State Capitol
so long MS Rhode Island had General
Assembly. Mr.. Cranston was especially
beloved in Grand Army circles and
had been honored with the post If
department commander and was
always relied upon when devoted
work was wanted in behalf of
the old soldier, who, himself one OF best
and bravest, could ever command his in
terest and support.
Rhode Island wants all the men she
can grow of GEORGE 7. CRANsToN's
stamp in every generation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-10-25
Hon. john w. DAVIS, who has for

Hon. john w. DAVIS, who has for
years borne the Democratic distinguish
ing soubriquet of Honest" JOHN, is
nominated for Mayor Of Pawtucket
against that particularly lively and
aggressive Young Republican, Colonel
HENRY E. TIEPKE, the present executive
of the city. Honest" JOHN is pretty
popular and has become fairly we'll
accustomed to political popularity in
lieu of political success.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-10-25
THERE is something like a cam

THERE is something like cam
piign going on in Pennsylvania,
where Colonel SINGERLy, the publisher
of the Philadelphia Record, is stumping
the State in great style. The Colonel
makes one of the best papers in the
country, barring it's politics, and he is
just whooping it up in the finest pos
sible style. It's good exercise for the
Colonel's wits. the people enjoy it, and
won't Really hurt anybody this year,
Pennsylvania is certain to go Republi-
can,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-10-25

NEwPoRT's election is a demonstra-
tion of nothing except that the Demo-
Gratis put mp mighty strong and popu
lar candidate for Mayor while the
Republican candidate, while gentle
man of ability and integrity, has rarely
had the good fortune to command the
enthusiastic support Of his party.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-10-25

WHEN the Democratic party gets hard
up Hon. JOHN w. DAVIS is invariably
called before the curtain. The Demo-
cratic party in Pawtucket are fortunate
in having him always handy on the top
shelf of the political pantry ready to be
reached for.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-10-25

JoHN S. JOHNSON, master of bicycling.
has cut the mile record down to / :35 2-5
and all other bicycles and tie
running horse are left behind. The
locomotive seems to be the only rival of
the steel and rubber runner with
JOHNSON in the saddle.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-10-25

Hon. GEORGE T. CRANsToS. who died
at his home in North Kiugsiown early
this morning, will be missed and sincerely
mourned throughou Rhode leland. A
bred-iu-the-bone Rhode Island Yankee,
as big of heart as he was of physique,
courageous, unselfisb, sincere in every
element Of his nature, loyal to the men
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-10-25

HAVING dropped Mrs. LAIRD and other
inflated incidentals, the sensational news
papers are now securing evidence to de-
eide whether Mrs. BACON kissed
KEEGAN or KEEGAN kissed Mrs. BACON
at the close of the preliminary hearing
in Richmond town.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-10-25

CANDIDATES may be found by the
Democrats Of the Second District 10 put
mp in place Of Congressman PAGE. but
they will cue very small figure COM
pared TO the gentlemap who has SO often
proved himself the biggest kind of a
favorite among the Western section
Democrats.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-10-25

Col. Melville BULL is farmer and
HoS. WARREN o. ARNOLD Is a manu-
,,faciurer. Pretty good material to rep
resent Rhode Islands interests in Con-
'sress. II beats lawyers TO death.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-10-25
administration for extravaganza.
There's irony for you

GOVERNOR FLOWER says the business
skies are Frightening. SO they are and
for the obvious reason that Governor
Flowers fellows are to be cleared out
Of every department of administrative
Office as soon as the people can get at
them
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-10-25
Il. W. LADD CO.
Everybody
Says:

That Ladds was never SO attractive as
1t is this year.
That, somehow, Ladd contrives to Sc
cure novelties that others cannot get and
is, this season, showing more choice
things, more exclusive things, than ever
before.
That many new customers have been
delighted and surprised to find at Ladds
the leading novelties that distinguish
the exclusive stocks in New York and
Boston-in variety all that can be de-
sired, and in price rather below what is
asked for the same things abroad.
That this supremacy, which has for
years given Ladd's name and fame
in other cities as well as at home, is this
season expressed in an avalanche of new,
leading, desirable things-gems, every
one-far ahead of anything to be found
elsewhere-higher in quality-lower in
price-commanding, once more, an ac-
knowledgement that in the fine dry
goods trade
"LADD LEADS"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-10-25

4 The capture Of the men who robbed
train near Washington, aud the confess
Ision Of one Of them. is vivid instance
lof the rapid and sure work Of avenging
Hustice.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-10-25

EVERY well written drama has a
.comedy element, designed to make con-
|trssts and relieve the strain. In the
New York political play, Mr.. MoRToS's
coachman is furnishing the low comedy
material.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-10-25

y TAMNANY men are "sullen and sore,"
<according TO the New York newspapers.
DIR. CHARLES II. PARKHURsT, is, there is
emo doubt, quite cheerful and hopeful.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-10-25

THE people will need very little stirring
IMP to vote for BULL and ARNOLD. Two
pears OF Democracy have stirred things
mp Sufficiently.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-10-25

THE pretty school marin from out Of
town is now making her annual visit to
Che city to attend the Institoot and do
= lot Of shopping.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-10-25

The treasury department is going to
mako another effort 10 get some artistic
coins designed. There is plenty OF room
Tor such an effort.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-10-25

WILLIAM g. RoELKER will have a soft
hing, too, capturing the Senatorship
from Warwick. But then it would have
been pretty soft, anyhow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-10-25

THERE ought TO be some newsy news
from the China-Japan baitlefelds now
pretty soon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-10-25

+ IF Chinese general doesn't get his
head shot off in battle he is likely to
have Il cut off when he goes home.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-10-25

GREAT BRITAIN is going ahead on the
road to popularity in Hawaii, while
Uncle Sam is sleeping 30 hard he snores.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-10-25

My. my. Ambassador BAyARD. who
hss left his post at the Court OF Sta
james to hustle on the stump In Della
ware, Is !" scoring the last Republican
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-10-25

h IT looks ms IL Newport would have a
Republican Mayor along with her sister
cities.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-10-25

K Col. OSCAR LAPHAM voted for the
.ylson-Gorman rerfidy bill. 'Nutf
mid.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-21
---------
DIR. WILLIAM FR4sIKR DEAD.
Heart Disease tho Cause OF Dcath-A Co
ared Watuau Shot

STAUNTON. VA. Aug. 2O.-Special.-
DR.. Niiliam Frasier. an eminent oculist
of this city. died at his rooms tonight.
His death was great shock TO our
people, as II was known by only few
that the Doctor had been sick. He has
been confined TO his room for about a
week. Heart failure was the lmmeuiate
cause OF death. His mother. Mrs. Will
lam Frasier. and sister. Mrs. w. i.
Tams, reside In this city.
DI. Frasier was "a son OF Mr. William
Frasier, so we-knOwn In ante-belum
times as manager OF the Rockbridge
Alum Springs He stood high In his pro-
fession, graduated from the medical
school Of the University Of Virginia. and
studied In English and German universe
ties. lie was forty-three years OF age.
lie ~as man OF fine manners. and
was an agreeable companion. He was at
one time connected with the Missouri
State Hospital. Of St Louis. He was a
brother OF Harry Frasier, OF Richmond,
chief engineer OF the Chesapeake and
Ohio railroad; Messis. Edward and John
rrasier, OF Texas, Mr.. James Frasier, a
rnilfoad MANAGER in the West Nrs
Stuart Baldwin, Of Louisville, KY, and
mrs Richard 4, sch Oh ,nls city, Mere
also sisters of the deceased
\ Lena Dillard. a colortd woman, living
with DIR. ). Nj Wilson, of Fishervine. six
|miles east Of here was shot Yesterday by
/her lover. Tom Adams Another man had
been waiting on the woman, and the
Jealous lover shot In revenge The wo-
wan Will die
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-21
! Ore.old Napoleon's Fall.

Some old manuscripts have just been
discovered In San Francisco or wonder
ful Importance. These manuscripts are
the production of one Peter Hansen. a
noted Danish astrOloger, who lived
through the end OF the sixteenth ana
beginning Of the seventeenth centuries
He was contemporary and CORES
pondent OF Johann Kepler the Breat
German astronomer. Basil and otner
learned men OF that time. He was also
a nephew and pupil Of the celebrated
Danish astronomer. Tycho Brahe. ana
lived In Copenhagen in the years l1i
to i6i2 The discovered Heensen men44-
ant. Olaf Linnberg. who, however knew
nothing of that nature. although Pc
Iieving them OF great importance. Mr.
tvnristian Anderson. al accom- elished
Danish scholar. mas examined those old
papers and found wonders In them.
greatest possible interest 10 the Ameri-
can people at the present time. bat
first 1. will be well 10 show the yelue. OF
these calculations and predictions. The
great plague OF 18si-iG65 is clearly fore
told. with cumulative disaster on Lon
don indicating the great are more than
half century i2,aivAaSe. Lilly borrow
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-21
OLD YEOCOMICO CHURCH.
Discussion About Some Changes In This
Historic westmoreisnd Edifce.

HAGUE VA. Aug 1S.-Specal.-O
farmers are still enjoying the continued
favorable rains. The corn, which had
been counted as q failure beyond redemp-
ton, is now promising about an average
crop. The pastures are smiling, stock is
rejoicing, and following Is proceeding
rapidly.
The stable and barns OF Mr.. John /,
BeaIe az "CApiniord,' the late residence of
Gen. X. l.. Il. Beale. was burned about mid
day of the 18TH instant. with all his hay,
grain and farming impleme nts Mr. BeaI,
had been within from twenty to one
hundred yards of the stable for several
hours preceding. and startled by the cry
OF horse tied within. looked up 10
see the hay in the loft in bright blaze
The only explanation thus far Is spon-
taSeous combustion. though the hay had
BIC; recently forked over and stored
biH.S 10 make room for fodder
Tycre was an entertainment on the
l6ta. at Kenmore" the residence of Mr..
JOAN \. Murphy. consisting Of tableauX,
charadcs etc. for the benefit Of the
NoEaony Episcopal church. which was
well attended. and doubtless profitable.
The attention Of the S. T. V. A.. should
be given to recent controversy In the
Northern Neck News. y writer, "Civis. -
complained Of the vandalism I'm the par
tial pulling down of the old vol around
Yeocomico church, built in 17O6. A reply
from "Cople abuses "CiVls," defends me
vestry. and jusufcs the act 10y saying
that they are only taking bricks from
an outer portion Of the wall with which
70 repair the rear part, which serves as
part of the enclosure Of the new Gene
terry. Nevertheless. it appears that they
are thereby leaving the graves and
tombstones Of the old churchyard in the
commons, are destroying a part Of one
feature Of the time-hOnored struc-
ture. and seriously offending the preiu-
dices OF those who would preserve such
antiquities intact.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-21
TUCKER AND YOST MEET
rBxY DISCUSS TINE Tariff QUEs-
rlOS ar AMBkRST @. II.
The Democratic Congressman uncovers
Mr.. Yost's Record on Federal fsns'"hs-
Voted Pension for Mrs. Sheridan.

AMHERST c. H.. Aug. @.-Specia''-
There was joint discussion here 10
day between Hon. II. St George fucker
the Democratic nominee for Congress IN
this district. and Hon. Jacob fost' ms
Republican opponent. The speaking last
cd about three hours.
The principal subject discussed was inc
tariff, Mr.. Tucker used up his oppo-
nent completely on his record whiie
member OF Congress. The Congressmahi
said he had searched the RECORDS. ana
Yost had voted for every pension Dii
that was introduced during the term
Among the number $50 year 10 MIS-.
Sheridan, not because she needed II, out
ON account Of her husbands services
as a general in the Federal Army,
Sheridan's army. Mr.. Tucker declared.
had so devastated his native county
that a crow In flying over II had 10
carry his ratlons. That he (Sherldanl was
the man that had the mother OF cur
county chairman moved out OF her house
when this son was an infant only two
weeks old and torch applied 10 her
house.
MIR. Tucker also referred to his record
on the State bank tax and the income
tag. which were far from being In accord
with our people The silver question was
not discussed. The verdict here IS that
our gallant Harry is an overmatch Tor
little Jake.