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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-07
TO CONTROL THE PRESS.

Word comes from Newport that the
"society people" at the summer capital
have formed an organization with Ell
bridge T.. Gerry at its head to "control
the press" They claim that certain
sensational stories have been sent afioat
from Newport this season which have
misrepresented them, and their aim is
TO prevent this another season. They
desire also to prevent in New York and
Boston the publication of what they
claim to be personal matters not Of pub
lie interest.
Counsel in New York and Boston will
be engaged, aud certain legislative
acts framed which they hope to have
passed, looking TO the punishment of
authors of unfounded and unwarranted
publications.
If the charge made was we'll founded
there might be some reason for action
being taken. but THE News begs 70 re-
mind the members of the Four Hundred
that the laws Of libel in every State are
stringent enough 10 cover any case Of
misrepresentation, and untruthful as
sertion, in fact the newspapers OF the
land are today at the mercy Of every
sharper and swindler who chooses TO
bring action against them on u trum cd
up charge, and cases by the score can
be cited which the newspapers have
settled that il brought to trial would
have resulted in establishing their limo.
cence, rather than submit 10 the expen-
sive litigation that such suit entails.
The NEws alec desires to remind the
members OF tho Four Hundred, aud
especially The Newport delegation, that
the press of America does not hunt
about seeking for stories Of filth and
senshtionalism 20 print. There is not,
as every reputable newspaper man eau
bear witness, a day in which columns OF
such stun are not offered the newspapers
OF the country, and which are promptly
consigned 10 the waste basket. There IS
not n newspaper Office in the country
which has not pigeonholed stories which.
II printed, would bring the proudest
names into the mud aud mire Of the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-07

The Plans for the SALES.--FUTURE Ex.
amined Yesterday.

Mr.. William ID. Bullock Of the City En-
gineer's Department, has completed the
plans for the sub structure and super
structure of the new red bridge, and yes
terday they were presented for inspection
at the meeting Of the Board of Aldermen.
The structure is to be a steel truss
bridge, with one draw and two fixed or
shore spans, with four trusses under each
OF the fixed spans and the draw
supported by trusses above the floor
ing and between the side walk
and driveway. The length over all is to
be 1894 feet, the width of the driveway 80
feet and that of the sidewalk six feet and
the wearing surface will be OF asphalt.
The location of the bridge will be
practically the same as that OF the
one now in use and the old sbutrlents,
backed by filing of concrete are to he
retained. The smaller piers of the . d
bridge will De replaced with larger one 5
while the present piers of the draw will be
kept and reinforced with ashlar masonry
The new feature so lar as drawbr dge
construction in this neighborhood is con-
cerned, is to be in the house for the ma
chinery by which the draw Is opened and
closed. Instead of being on the bridge as
an obstruction TO sidewalk or carriage
way travel, it will be on an elevated plat
form above the bridge surface.
The cost OF the bridge, according to the
act of the last General Assembly, Is not
to exceed 100000, and the expense to be
borne by the city and towns in proper
tion to the benefits received.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-07
STOLEN BY GYpS!ES.
A Romantic Story of Man Kidnap-
ped in Childhood.

LIMA, Ohio, Sept. T. Twenty four
years ago Martin Leffell, years of age,
living with his parents near the village OF
Kossuth, was stolen by gypsies. He roved
with the band for years, during which
time his name was changed to Henry
Shaffer. He finally came to Lima, where
he began driving stock for q stock
buyer. He had forgotten his real
name and where his parents had
resided. He would probably never have
known but for an accident. lie entered
into a conversation with stranger.
After a time Shelter introduced himself
and the stranger gave his name as George
Leffell. The mention OF the name re-
called to the quondam Shafier mis- own.
The two men related and from the
stranger the wanderer learned that his
mother was still alive. The reunion took
place last night and was happy affair.
During several years, Martin Lef'ell had
lived within twenty miles of his home
and bought stock of parties living within
four miles of the old farm. At one time
he lived five doors from his uncle.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-07

the capitalist abhors it is state Of So
ciety In which that no ion prevails"
Thus 1t will be seen. even by Southern
acknowledgment. that the causes for the
de.ay in the developing If the South are
10 be found in the Southern people,
their methods and manner OF life
The South has il ia its own hands TO
remedy all this, and The NEWS believes
that it must seek a remedy .or the evils
pointed out by The Times by
amending and changing is attitude
towards Northern people. Let
a cordial welcome be extended TO the
Norlherners. and the South would Oh
tain an infusion of Northern blood that
would soon change the conditions The
Times laments. The North is for law
and order every time, and the lynchings
aud street brawls and political murders
now SO common South would not be
tolerated il a considerable proportion Of
the people were Northerners by birth or
extraction.
The North believes that dollar of in
debtedness can only be cancelled by the
payment of 100 cents, and if Northern
sentiments were largely represented
Southern reputation of honest debts
would cease to be policy that wins sup
port
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-07
WHAT is NEEDED SOUTH.

Some days ago THE NEWS commented
upon the attempt now being made 10y
Southerners to get Northern capital TO
develop Southern mines. forests and
other industries. 1t pointed ont one
very good reason why the attempt would
fail, and that was that q Northern
family settling in the South is socially
os;racized by the Southern people. THE
News pointed out at that time that IL
was not ignorance OF Southern resources
that kept Northern capital away from
the South, for the North Is kesnly alive
TO the wonderful deposits in tue earth.
the magnificent forests, the rich farming
lands Of the South. but capital does not
seek investment where It cannot lie
watched, and where energetic, wide
awake men are not welcomes when
they come as the representatives of
capital.
The Richmond (Va.,) Times taking up
the discussion points out other reasons.
not mentioned 10y THE NEWS, as fol-
lows:
"lt is not ignorance Of what we have
that keeps Northern capital away from
the South. IL is kept away bv two
causes-oue, the prevalent idea that we
are people given To violent methods
instead OF the peaceful ~wavs of
the law and the other. the idea
thai We think the easiest WAY
To pay debt is the best. Tho idea that
we are people who prefer settling per
sonal differences with the pistol rather
than 10y the process Of the courts il one
that has gone broadcast over the land,
and, II there Is anything Oh earth that
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-07
THE REVIVAL OF BUSINESS.

The New York Recorder discusses in
sensible way business con ditions, leav-
ing aside partisan prejudice, and expos
ing the fallacy of the claims Of the
Democratic free trade organs that any
business revival that may come is due to
the enactment of the Wilson bill.
The Recorder says:
Manufacturers are regaining cour-
age, merchants OF all classes are taking
new heart and business men generally
are plucking up fresh spirit, because
that is the characteristic of the Ameri-
can people. The Wilson law is bad; but
If it were ten times worse than it is
trade would grow, for certainty has to
take the place of uncertainty and a
basis Of stability Of more or less dura-
ton has been supplied.
The partisan writers who are en-
deavoring to make their readers believe
that "McKinleyism," as they call it,
was responsible for the prostration and
paralysis of industry from which we
are emerging, do not believe what they
are preaching. 1t was the threat to
overthrow McKinleyism and substitute
for 1t something. nobody knew
what, that brought everything al
most to a standstill. Everybody
is now endeayoring TO inake-th the
best of bad situation. This is why the
dawn of better times is breaking. The
improving situation is in no wise the re-
suit of wisconsin. Is owing to the fact
that the country knows it cannot have
anything worse than the tariff which
bears Mr.. Wilson's name, and that ii
has resolved TO do the best it can under
its malefiicent operation.
THE News is in hearty accord with it's
New York contemporary, as those who
have followed its expression Of opinion
are well aware. That there is revival of
business in certain lines, it has admitted,
because it was impossible for the vast
manufacturing industries to remain
closed for ever and during the past 16
months more looms have been idle than
have been at work.
The decreased production and the ex-
haustion Of stock have brought about
a temporary revival and manufacturers
are doing their best to make the best of
the situation. but there can be no per-
manent revival while the hostile legis-
lation just became law remains.
Mills will run when they get orders.
They will close down when orders fail,
and every textile worker knows that this
method of hand to mouth living is not
indicative of prosperity either for the
mills or the workers, and until condi-
tions will enable steady work at remu-
nerative prices the prosperity OF the
country will not return.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-07

BY that is meant the reading Of pretty much
eryihing that comes from tho press from
day 10 day. or rather everything OF the day
that achieves "a litila> moro than ordinary
fame og notorieiy. The pheasant but vastly
ovcr.rated novels # Miss Harradan. for ex-
ample, and OF Mrs Wharf.-The sensations OF
the day--in short, Promlscuou, Reading, Ia
cludes a good deal that is inferior 10 the
harmless stories of these writers, and much
that is inane and trashy. Much OF IL Is not
reading at all. but idle grosssSsng and a~sten-
ing TO tho vapld or else immoral twadde OF
persons who have no message Cor the world.
and who are not even entertaining TO a we'll
ordered mind.
Nobody can read stupdites steadily or
frequently with inpunity. Fortunately. the
well ordered mind cannot read them at all.
In considering any question Of Promscuous
Reading. nearly all OF the matter ground out
by the mentors ed novellsls OF the day must
be excluded. IL Is only now aud then
among tho tens of thousands OF works of
fiction that are printed annually. that there
is work which may DO fitly called reading
matter, matter that IL strong enough to make
any sort OF impression on tue mind. Some
very pleasant and even delightful stories
must be excluded from consideration as read
Ing matter. The writings of Mr.. Stephenson,
Mr.. Thomas Hardy and half dozen other
contemporary writer's are literature and al !
the rest not.
As u the effect of allowing tho mind TO
dwell for some hours every day on the printed
matter that is especially mentioned in the re-
view colums of the newspapers, there ought
TO be no room for wide difference of opinion.
Something is gained by it. undoubtedly.
but moro is lost. AS long as there
are books that are worth reading and
reading again, all the good that is done by
novels with u purpose, but without the in
spiration of an unusual intellect, may still be
acquired without the danger OF mental dete-
rioraton. The reading even of pleasant sto-
ries for entertainment alone, pleasant stories
with no doubtful morals or commonplace
stupidlties, may be pcrnicious when 1t becomes
a habit.
When IL comes to actual reading matter, as
distinguished from idle gossiping, promiscu-
Gus reading is useful when 1t is associated
with orderly and systematic reading on single
lines. The present point Is that n great deal
that's printed is not in any proper sense mat
ter for intellectual attention and mostly mis-
chief, is the result of lowering the mind To its
level
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-07

THE Boston Herald is very much dis
turbed because Tom Reed dosen't spend
his time in denouncing the income tax.
1t needn't worry. The income tax de-
nounces itself and Reed is pretty we'll
occupied with the tariff, which is by far
the most important topic for discussion.
OF course The Herald would like to have
all Republican orators let up on the
tariff, but unfortunately for The Herald
it isn't cutting much ice in directing
Republican campaign movements this
wear.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-07

THE Boston Globe says that Maine
had Governor Kent and that there is
excellent reason why New Hampshire
should have one also. New Hampshire
would be going in the same direction, if
she should elect Governor Kent this
year. Those who remember the old
campaign doggerel will need no expla-
nation and those who don't do not de-
serve diagram.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-07

TINS is the season of the year when
nights are more than cool, while days
are hot as blazes and the weather seems
to drool. Which makes it quite uncer-
tain TO tell just what to do, whether in
summer clothes to freeze or, in winter
togs, to stew!
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-07

'REMARKABLE apathy of the Demo
Gratis" is Journal headline referring to
the Vermont election. but If there is
anything in the condition of current
politics to inspire Democrat THE
News would offer a prize to find out
what it is. Even THE News esteemed
friend and staIwart Democrat, Colonel
Josiah B. Bowditch, has been apathetic
lately.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-07
JACKSON TALKS.
He Thinks the Sioux City Cfer a
Great Big Fake.

CHICAGO, Sept. 7.-"I shall pay no more
attention to the Sioux City offer for a
fight between Corbett and myself" Peter
Jackson says. "There seems u be no
tangible front to the delegation reputed
to be at the head OF the syndicate, II in
deed. there is a syndicate. have done
all I can TO bring about a meeting with
Corbett, and that individual stands in
the light at present OF champion who
W i'll not defend the claim to his title.~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-07

J. EDWARD ADDIcKs of Boston, who
one time wanted to control the Rhode
Island gas business, is said to have sunk
$685. ,0C0 in his Intellectual fight against
the Standard Oil Company for the bos-
ship of Brooklyn gas. Mr.. Addicks will
have the sympathy of The NEWS
esteemed friend, John NJ. Brennan,
Esq, formerly Of local politics.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-07

The local Socialist Labor party having
made it's nominations for the municipal
and Congressional elections there will
be no further agitation in the circles
interested unless the party leaders get
nm n dance
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-07
NEW KIND OF A BIRD.

The prodigal Mugwump will come
home next November, but the Repub-
lican party will kill no fatted calf for
him. He has been his own fatted calf
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-07

GOVERNOR TURNEy of Tennessee has
offered reward of $4,000 for the cap
ture of the Memphis lynchers. He
doesn't propose TO have the fair name OF
Tennessee stained with the disgrace of
an unpunished crime if he can prevent
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-07
SWALLOWED A FLY.
A Very Strange Cause OF Death in
the City Of st. Louis.
By 7he Associated Press.

ST. LOUIS, sept. 7.--Eugene Dixon
swallowed a fly Tuesday afternoon and
died yesterday. lie was playing In the
kitchen and was laughing heartily when
ne swallowed the fly. About half an
hour afterward he became so i'll thai il
was necessary 10 call a physician. Not
withstsnding the efforts of the med dical
attendant the child grew worse rapidly
and died in terrible agony.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-07

The Governor and his glittering staff
hsve begun their annual grand rounds,
and it is no reflection upon their reful-
gent attributes to remark that the
slack wire walker and the Frankfort
sausage vender are competitors not
to be despised as attractions at the
county fairs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-07
TOOK PARIS GREEN.

MARY, wife OF Martin MacAIahon, sgcd
IS, who resides at IS Rice street, attempted
suicide last evening by taking dose OF
Paris green. DIR. Kingman was called and
after 30 minutes Of hard work restored the
woman. No cause . assigned for the
deed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-07

THE four Democrats in the Vermont
Legislature aud the few in the Rhode
Island General Assembly ought to swap
photographs. They need some kind of
excitement.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-07

BRITANNIA won eleven races and Vigi-
lanl five. Four of Vigilant's races were
lost by reason of flukes when the
American yacht had winning lead.
Otherwise the record would have been
TOT.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-07
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING.
Timely Items From the Escoheae
Weekly Enterprise.

Timely Items From the Escoheag
Weekly Enterprise.
The Kent County Fair Is at its height as
we go to press. The management has
been very courteous 10 us IN the way Of
lemon soda and free passes.
Job HIS snuff colored heifer came as
near getting n premium as we could ex-
poct OF q heller picked out by political
heeler from Providence.
We wish to apologize for the typo
graphical appearance OF The Enterprise
this week as we have had great deal of
company at our house for fair week.
We met Congressman Page last week
and he said we had the best editorials Of
any newspaper in the district. Charley Is
sure to be reelected.
Neighbor Frarcis's barn looks elegant
with rs new coat Of paint. That patent
me5icine man was awful nice TO him al
though MIR. Francis would preferred him
TO paint the letters trifie smaller.
T. il better 60 be honest than rich but Il
is fully as agreeable TO be both.
There's more money In farming than in
running newspaper and IL ain't near so
hard work.
judging from the advertising columns
20 .lr esteemed contemporary, The
Glea r. IL is a great snap for an editor to
4. a. the advertising committee OF the
Fair.
We notice one thing in life. you can't
buy type with potatoes that are too small
TO 60 TO market.
Jabez Rsndall's boy came near meeting
with a serious accident week ago Tues
day. We are not informed as TO the ed
tails.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-07

1T is said that the pole is moving.
Perhaps its cheaper than paying rent in
climate where coal bills must be
something tremendous.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-07

SECRETARY OF WAR DANIEL S. La
MONT ms been called TO Gray Gables.
l. this evidence that another letter is in
process Of construction
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-07

WE want rain and, 20 quote from the
appeal OF a grave old Rhode Island
deacon, ,-''none of your drizzle-draz-
xles, good Lordv'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-07
NOT INTERESTED.

The strike of tailors doesn't concern
the man whose trousers are made by his
wife.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-07

IT appears 10 be case Of Waite
till the clouds of ignorance and dema-
goguery roll by.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-07

As war correspondents the Chinese and
japanese reporters seem to be sadly
lacking in the newspaper sense.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-07

THE Viking ship has escaped the dis
grace of being drowned in the Chicago
River.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-07

GOVERNOR WAITE's paradoxical popu-
larity - explained Mt last. He is solid
with our women folks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-07

THE record Of acts of heroism relieves
the direful story of the forest fire
tragedy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-07

the Providence Y. M. c. A. secretary
ship, aud the dearth existed before the
vacancy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-07

CAN'T the bowling dervishes Of song
give us something to replace "Sweet
Marie?'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-07
LONDON, Aug. %, 1891.

70 THE EDITOR PROVIDENCE NBws;
DEAR SIR: / have recently had a
number of Rhode Island friends come
INTO my Reading Room looking for a
lopy of your paper. / regretted to in
form them that you did not send them
oyer to us to place on file, and now write
to say that if you can see your way
clearly to do this, / shall be pleased TO
place them in very conspicuous place.
Several of your friends have mentioned
that when they returned TO Providence
they would ask you to send copy Of
your paper over to us. l am, dear sir,
Yours truly,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-07
OK TO Pittsburg.

SECRETARY MORTON better hire few
rainmakers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-07

THERE seems 10 be dearth Of good
men willing to accep. the vacancy in
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-07

Job HIS snuff colored heifer came a
near getting premium as we could ex
poct OF heller picked out by politica
heeler from Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-07
Significant +!
Far From Home, Rhode Islanders
Want Their NEWS---(one cent?

EDWIN III. Low,
LOWS EXCHANGE.
Cable Address /" Edlow, New
York;
"Fdlow, London"
Telephone No. 366l.
London and Contin entail Tele-
graphic Address:
Afternoon, London"
GENERAL STEAMSHIP OFFICE,
81 Charing Cross, Trafalgar
Square, ). w.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-07

1T Is an interesting and significant
fact that THE NEWS has attained
above its esteemed contemporar-
les Of the Providence press:
THE largest circulation In the Demo-
cratic North End of the city.
THE largest circulation among the
farmers of western Rhode Island
and eastern Connecticut.
THE largest circulation among the
people Of Newport city - thirty
Rnucs away.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-07

We wish to apologize for the typo
graphical appearance OF The Enterprise
this week as we have had a great deal Of
company at our house for fair week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-07

The Kent County Fair is at its height a
we go to press. The management ha
been very courteous To us III the way o
lemon soda and free passes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-07
"For Years."

Says CARuE Il. sTocKwELL. Of Chester
field, N. H., al was afflicted with an
extremely severe pain In the lower part Of
the chest The feeling was as n ton
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-07

We met Congressman Page last week
and he said we had the best editorials OF
any newspaper in the district. Charley is
sure TO be reelected.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-07

sy- Patrons will confer favor by re-
porting 10 this ONCE any irregularity In
the delivery of THE NEWS. or inability %
newsdealers 10 supply all demands.