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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-28

branches. 1t was introduced by Hon.
L. l.. Freeman of Lincoln.
The extension of the suffrage known
as the Bourn Amendment to the Con-
stitution was passed at the Janu-
uary session, 1887, by General As
sembly with large Republican majorities
in both branches. 1t was introduced by
Hon. L. l.. Freeman and Hon. Augustus
o. Bourn, both Republicans. The next
General Assembly was formed of a Re-
publican Senate and Democratic House
of Representatives The Amendment
passed both branches, but in the House
it was opposed strenuously by three
Democrats, Messrs. Carroll, Robinson
and Bucklin. 1t was adopted by the
people in April 1888.
The secret ballot law was enacted at
the January session, 1889, by General
Assembly Republican in both branches.
1t was introduced by Hon. L. c. Pierce,
Republican.
The weekly payment bill was passed
by the General Assembly of 1S90-91,
which had a Democratic House and a
Republican Senate. 1t passed the Sen
ate by an almost unanimous vote.
The plurality election amendment to
the constitution was passed by the
General Assembly of 1892 with Re-
publican majority in both Branches.
The Republican Senate was the first to
take favorable act:cn upon it at the last
May session. 1t was introduced by
Senator Baker, Republican.
Politicians like Honey, Owen and Gar
vim are powerless to secure such reforms
because they lack the confidence not
only of their own party but of the bust
ness men. History teaches the wage
earners that the safest and surest way of
securing the reforms they desire is by
trusting the Republican party. 1t is the
party that made possible plenty of work
at American wages. 1t is the only party
that can bring back the labor and pay
that has been lost by listening to Demo-
cratic poppycock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-28
THE wORKINGMAN's PARTY.

Before accepting the charlatan claims
Of the Democratic demagogues the
workingmen Of this State will do well TO
examine the record Of local politics dur
ing the past ten years. They will find
that all legislation which has conferred
benefits upon the wage e-earners has been
initiated and enacted by the representa-
tives Of the Republican party. The ten
hour law was passed at the January
session, 1884. by General Assembly.
overwhelming Republican " both
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-28
AN EASY ONE.

The Journal propounds the following
conundrum, and after Characteristic
Journal fashion leaves it's readers to find
ont what it means: "Who. for instance,
could speak good word for d. Russell
Browns occupancy of the executive
chair during the past year without i'm
periling his peace Of mind"
This is an easy one, though. The Su-
preme Court has spoken good word for
Governor Brown, the Republican State
convention has spoken good word for
Governor Brown and majority of Gov
ernor Browns fellow citizens will speak
a good word by casting their ballots for
him next Wednesday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-28
A BLOW AT NORTHERN INDUSTRY

The Democracy which constructed a
tariff bill without regard to the business
interests of the country now proposes
to revive" American shipping by its
Free Ship" bill. AS was the case when
the tariff was under consideration
the men most interested, those
engaged in the manufacture of the arti-
Gle to be affected by the measure, were
ignored and their advice and suggestions
refused, so now those engaged in
the building of ships, of wood.
iron or steel, protest against
the measure which, if passed,
will strike a fearful blow at this grow
ing industry which has made such tre-
mendous strides forward during the
past few years. Under Cleveland's
former administration his Secretary
of the Navy sent to England
for designs and for material. Today
we are constructing vessels superior to
anything that float, all the product Ct
American labor. On the shores of the
Kennebec and along the banks Of the
Schuylk;ll have sprung up vast plants
where naval aud merchant vessels of
iron and steel, the equals Of anything in
in the world, are constructed. The
Cramps in Philadelphia have the larg.
est and best equipped plant in the
world. Here have been constructed
some OF our biggest warships, and today
are building there five big ocean flyers.
Mr.. Cramp, the head OF the concern,
would be apt TO welcome any
measure that would benefit the
trade by which he earns his living. He
decrares that "this bill instead Of being
called a Free Ship biz ought to be
called bill to wreck American ship.
builders or "a bill to promote that in
dustry in Great Britain. Then the
public would understand its scope and
purpose. II might also be viewed in
political and diplomatic aspect. and en-
titled a bill to provide a neutral asylum
for the English merchant marine in case
Of war between that country and other
maritime powers"
This from man whose shipyard and
the interests dependent upon 1t feeds,
clothes and provides homes for $4,000
people. IL the bill becomes a law he
will have to cut down wages fully 45
per cent.
The New England Shipowners' Asso-
citation, and w fact ali the maritime
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-28
THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
GEN ERAL
ELECTION!

Whereas, WEDNESDAY,, the fourth day OF April,
1884, is by the Constitution and Laws OF this State
DESIGNATED as the day for holding the Election OF
Wherefore, the Citizens OF the City of Providence
entitled 70 vote are chereby notified and warned 10
assemble In Ward Meetings, on the said 4th day Vt
April at the following places;
FIRST WARD-First District, at Voting Booth
second District, AZ east end Of Board Of Trade Trade
Building, Market square.
SECOND WARD-First District, at the. School
and Benefit streets. Sc econd District, at the Ward
Room on North Main street.
River street. Second District at the Ward Room
on Smith street. Third District, at No. ia Branch
FOURTH wARD-First District, at No Is Foun-
tain street. Second District, at No. 3ls Westmin-
FIFTH WARD-First District at Voting Booth
on Chestnut street, between Elm and Elbow streets
Second District, at the Ward Room on Beacon
SIXTH wARD-First District at the Ward Room
on Public street. Second District at No. sss Thur
SEVENTH wARD-First District, at No. 81
westheld street Second District, at the Ward
Room on Oakland street
corner of Messer and Hudson streets. Second
District, at the Ward Rooom on Harrison street
NINTH wAR,pnFirss A, District % 2. the noT,heas, .s
District, at the Ward Room on PAlias street
TENTH wARD-First District, on easterly side
District. Mt the Ward Room ON Atweii's avenue
Third District, at No. 3fs Smith street.
governor. 40 Lieutenant governor, Secretary Of
State, Attorney General and General Treasurer
also for one senator and Twelve Representatives
10 represent the City Of Providence in the General
Said ward meetings, ss the law directs, shall be
kept open from sunrise at 6;a3 O'Clock a. m, until
witness. WILLIAM E. CLARKE.
City CLERK.
Providence, March ~, 1894. msr27-st
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-28
as Easter Sunday afternoon.

1t was Easter SUNDAY aIternoon.
Through the streets OF Pawtucket
walked a strange and unfamiliar figure,
strange and unfamiliar to Pawtucket,
that is.
But stay! What form is that? Can it
be9 IL isl IT'S he, the hero OF our story
Colonel Franklin p. Owen, politically Of
scituate, professionally Of Providence.
Let us follow his footsteps. They take
him to the doorsteps OF q palatial mansion.
On the door OF the palstial mansion the
silver plate bears the symbol George l..
Littlefield Though there Is nothing on
the door plate TO indicate that the owner
OF the plate wants to 20 to Washington.
There is about the palatial mansion the
subtle indication of wealth, even IL IL
bears no indication OF Senatorial aspira-
tions. The Senatorial aspirations are,
however TO be found inside.
The Wanderer In Pawtucket evidently
knows this, for he mounts the doorsteps.
The door opens. Our hero disappears.
Here we must leave him.
We know he found the Senatorial aspi-
rations, but we have yet TO learn that he
got hold Of sny Of the weslth.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-28
ANXIOUS TO DISCUSS LOCAL
ISSUES.

The Democracy's candidate for Gov
ernor addressed the people Of Cumber-
land last night at Ashton. In opening
his remarks he said: ''It is patent upon
looking over this audience that i. is com
posed of men who do their own think
ing" If such was the case. and there
is no doubt that such was the fact, the
patient waiter on the steps might just
as well have ended his
harangue right then and there.
Does he really believe that any
intelligent audience could swallow sroh
Numerically opposite statements as
these; 'It is true that the Legislature
to be elected is to select United States
Senator;' National issues are not at
stake, however"
1t is not true, though it must be con-
fessed it looks like it on the surface,
that the Republican party has hired Mr..
Baker to go through the State making
such fool speeches as this. but it is true
that the Republican party hopes that
he will make just this kind of
talk from now until election day. "The
issues of the campaign are purely local."
The workingmen of Rhode Island have
been caught once by the honied words
of the Democracy, but you cannot fool
them all the time, Mr.. Baker. They are
alive to the issues Of the campaign this
year, and they will hardly vote in way
to give encouragement to the party that
has legislated them out of work and
driven them to seek the aid of charity.
"Our party's history" continued Mr..
Baker, "shows that it has always
championed the cause of the working
people," Well, the working people
should fall upon their knees and pray to
be delivered from their friends if such
be the case.
Is it the act Of a friend, Mr.. Baker, to
deprive thousands of the opportunity to
earn an honest living? Is it the act
of friend to legislate against the indus
tries that give employment to hundreds
of thousands in New England and the
North, making it absolutely necessary
for mills to close down, or to run at
reduced wages and fewer hours?
Is it friendship for Rhode Island mill
workers that has made the mills in every
city, town and hamlet in this State shut
down for weeks at time. run at re-
duced wages, and with further re-
ductions to come because of the hos.i lie
legislation proposed by the Democratic
party?
David s. Baker knows better. He
knows that his party has struck the
deadliest blow ever aimed Mt the
Northern workingmen, and this explains
his anxiety TO conduct the campaign on
local issues. II isn't any wonder
that he prefers 10 talk
about almost anything else than about
National issues, but the voters of Rhode
Island want to know where that pros
perity is that the Democracy promised
them in the fall of '92 If they would vote
for the Democratic party.
Will Mr.. Baker answer their query?
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-28

JUST at this season of the year, patent
medicine advertisers vie with each other
in guaranteeing to cure that "real tired
feeling" They should communicate
with the Democratic State Central COM
mittee early on the morning of April o.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-28

The Democratic nominee for Cover.
nor took a trip to the wilds of Cumber-
land last evening and doomed the can
didacy Of "the true apostle of labor" as
exemplified in the person Of the indus
trious though somewhat erratic gentle
man from that borough in the Rump
branch of the Legislature.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-28

A British counsul reports that the II
spinning mills at Ancona, Italy, employ
in the aggregate 800 women, who are
compensated for their labor to the extent
Of I'd IA cent9 per day of 12 hours. In
the mills Of the United States the spin
ners are paid all the way from $3.50 to
Sc per working day Of 10 hours--or were,
before Democratic Administration got
hold of things.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-28
A Trifle Either Way Doesn't Matter
N. Y. Commercial Advertiser.

Estimates of John Y. McKane's defalcations
from the town of Gravesend range from
s3JO,OOO TO 100000. 1t really does not matter
much which sum is the right one. When the
esteemed Secretary of the Treasury OF the late
Confederacy was asked what the debt OF that
amiable concern was he thoughtfully replied:
1T Is either S4Oo, ,o0 oO0or S4o0,OOo, ,0U oo-I am
am not sure which," No. 1893 will find II
quite as easy to pay one sum rs the other; or
indeed. as any other, out of the receipts from
his tailoring business.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-28

JUST one week from today and the
voters of the city will embrace the
opportunity to visit the polling
places between 5:23 a. m. and 2 p. m,
aud see to it that the Republican State
and Assembly tickets secure the requi-
site pluralities.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-28

THE blue birds, robin redbreasts and
adventurous frogs which joined the
hand-organ grinders in the chorus of
spring carols last week have returned to
their lairs. They can't compete with
snch blood-benumbing conditions as
exist hereabouts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-28

A NEW comet has been discovered by
an English astronomer to which DR..
Garvin may hitch his grand committee
rider as suggested by Ambrose West.
1t is sprinting in this direction and may
be visible to the naked eye about the
middle of next week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-28

Hon. GUsTUs MILLER has been dele
gated mighty task in preparing an
answer to the platform adopted by the
Industrial Alliance. That "Crisis in
Popular Government" was mere baga-
telle compared with the wear and tear
on the brain tissues which this latest
achievement for party solidity will i'm
pose.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-28

The signs of desertion from the fold
in that stronghold of the loc al Demo-
cracy, Ward Sis occasioning considerable
uneasiness among the party bosses. And
they are not talking SO confidently of
their mortgage upon the banner Tenth
since the Socialistic-Labor and Indus
trial Alliance organizations entered the
field.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-28
Hawaiian dishon or. the Van Allen case
or the rumpus of the Rump House.

WHEN it is remembered how deeply
interested The Journal has been in
foreign affairs it is not surprising that
it cannot distinguish any difference be-
tween Governor Brown and the Wilson
tariff bill.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-28

THE naturalized Indians of the Narra-
gansett tribe in Charlestown and Usque-
paugh have been approached by the crafty
Democracy with the promise of settle
ment Of their land claim. That symbol
ballot of the Big Medicine Man would
come in quite handy as an educational
pointer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-28

STEAMER William Marvel has been
chartered by Boss Honey's steering
committee for an excursion mp Salt
River the first week in April. Ambrose
West will toll the funeral kneIl and
DIR. Garvin has been assigned to con-
duct the post-mortem examination.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-28

THE Democratic managers will dis
pense with the services of foreign talent
in the State campaign, newspaper and
oratorical. They are banking on ex-
clusively local issues to perpetuate
themselves in Office, and they are lean
ing upon broken reed shaken by a
mighty wind.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-28

THERE is the silence OF death in the
Democratic camp, and the wailing ocean
separates the faithful from Van Allen
and his shekels.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-28

bodies in the United States. denounce
this measure which the Democratic
Congress seems bound to place npon the
statute books. 1t is another case of
theory versus fact.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-28

THE hands OF piratical wreckers have
completed the destruction of the gallant
old Kearsarge that the apparent negli-
gence and incompetency Of her officers
l,..o.nn
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-28

Az overwhelming vote for the Repub-
licon ticket viii send shivers down the
spinal columns Of the Southern briga-
diers who are bent on running New
England.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-28

THE Journal has announced its policy
for the spring campaign. 1t is the same
oldpolicy, 'Down with everything that's
up, and mp with everything that's down."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-28

GOVERNOR BROWN worked hard for
the plurality election law. He will be
the first to reap its benefits.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-28

IT has come. The annual item regard
ing the frost-bitten peach buds in
New Jersey.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-28
THE CITY OF PROvIDENCE.
SEWER ASSESSMENTS.

The owners OF estates assessed Tor the construc-
ton of sewers in the streets hereinafter named are
struction were, on the 27th day OF March,
1894, lodged at the Office OF the city treasurer.
In Grove street from Harris avenue 10 Valley
street; in Helme street from Harris avenue TO Val
ley street. and in River street from Grove sreetto
'hs Rhoae. hGs.e street from Plain street to Eddy
street. and in Eddy street from OConnell street tn
Willard avenue, from Blackstone street to Her
In Plain street from Public street to Pavilion
avenue, and in Thurber's avenue from Broad street
In adelaide avenue from Melrose strsetto the
summit east Of Elmwood avenue,
the railroad bridge south of Roger Williams avenue.
In Moorestreet from Updike street to Elmwood
In Lilac ttreet from cranston street 70 Salem
street.
In Lexington avenue from about two hundred
feet west OF Meirose street TO Eimwood avenue.
In Pacific street from Broad street to Hamilton
In Inkerman street from candace street to Pehln
street -
street completed from ~ feet west OF sutton strees
II payment Of the whole of any assessment is
will be made on the same At the rate OF six per
centum per anpum from the date Of the payment to
one-third OF the ass sessment may be paid st any
time within year from the time the assessment
is lodged with the City Treasurer without Interest
The second instaiinient OF one third may be paid
within two years from the day OF said lodgment
20 the interest on the whole amount due said
sessment at the rate OF six ts per cent per annum
from tie FIRST day OF the second year after said
lodgment to the time Of payment
Theiast and third instaiIment Of the assessment
may be paid within three years after said lodgment
by paying in addition thereto the interest thereon
at the rate Of six (6) per cent per annum from the
date of the last payment
II the first instaliment Is not paid At the end OF
one year from the day al the lodgment the assess
ment with the City Treasurer, the whole assess
ment can then be collected with interest therefrom
at the rate of six (6) per cent. per annum and ex-
penses OF collection.
ID. L, d. GRANGER, City Treasurer.
mar27-27t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-28

A VOTE for prohibition this year is
vote to prohibit the American wage
Garner from working at living wage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-28
Il. W. LADD co.
New Dress Goods
For
SPRING and
SUMMER F!
Fancy TaHetds,

Suitable for the new overwaist
that dressy and economical de-
vice of fashion that permits the
wear of a skirt Of past season.
Every color, effect and price from
89c. to SO.
Our Storm Serges.
They are incompatible. Ours
are always thorougly sponged-
always a necessity for a storm
serge that is to last-and ready
for making up when bought. 54
inches, $l,25 and $3.50.
cravenette CheWots.
60 inches-about the most prao-
tical material produced for outing
purposes, Navy and black. A
Priestley fabric Of the highest order
with all that that famous name
carries with it.
Liberty Waist Silks.
Soft and lustrous-l3 pieces of
Sl.25 quality for only 89c.
Figured Black Goods.
The newest small effects, only
81 ayard.
4. ". LADD co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-28
England.

" the Democrats do not wish 10 dis
cus. ,he tariff suppose they tell the peo-
pie something about tree silver, the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-28

"The questions with which the Presi-
dent and his cabinet have had to deal
required, for
proper adjustment of them, firmness
rather than ability clear perception
of the principles of right, rather that
abstruse policy-and vigor of execution,
rather than profound diplomatic skill.
"Yet we do not perceive that our Gov
ernment has displayed in regard to the
treatment of any of these questions
either frmness or ability. 1t has en-
ployed policy enough and diplomacy
enough, but the policy has has been in
coherent and the diplomacy shallow.
At the end of the first year of its rule
the most striking result of its general
management is the open detection of
many of its most powerful friends and
the increase, earnestness and energy of
all its foes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-28
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.

FOR GOVERNOR,
d. RUSSELL BROWN OF Providence.
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR,
EDWIN II. ALLEN of Hopkinton.
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE,
CHARLES p. BENNETT of Providence.
FOR ATToRNEyGENE
EDWARD G. DUBOIS of East Providence.
FOR GENERAL TREASURER,
SAMUEL CLARK of Lincoln.
For Assemblymen, City OF Providence.
For rSenator-John Carter Brown Woods.
For First Representative-R. Lincoln
Lippitt.
For Second Representative-John NJ.
Rounds.
For Third Representative Charles II.
Smart.
For Fourth Representative George L.
Barstow.
For Fifth Representative : Charles G.
Gray.
For Sixth Representative-John l.. Rem
linger.
For Seventh Representatives Henry T.
Root.
For Eighth Representative Charles ID.
Kimball.
For Ninth Representative. Edward
Studley.
For Tenth Representative-Will Fl.
Covell.
For Representatives at Large - Joseph
III. Munroe, John Nelson.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-28
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING
Prefer the Known to the Unknown.
Newport News.

With Mr.. wetmore on one side and and un-
certainty on the other. some men at least will
be inclined to vote for the known rather than
the unknown.
In this respect, IL in no other. the Republi-
cans have an advantage which will not be
easily overcome. A few years ago the Rhode
Island Democrats set out to name their SEN
atorial candidate in advance. but failed to
agree upon their man and changed back TO
old-time methods. 1t is true that the agree
ment upon Senatorial candidate In advance
of the popular election is quite unusual, but II
is pretty evident that the plan has it's advan
tages. which the Republicans in this case are
likely to reap.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-28

"His initial act, the choice of cabi-
net, in which the only man of national
reputation was superannuated, and the
others were of little note, gave small
hope that he would do so; and his sub
sequent mistakes might have been
augured from the calibre of the coun-
selors by whom he chose to be sur
rounded.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-28
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF THE
CITY or PROVIDENCE.

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE
PLANTATIONS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-28

"Men of every class, of every shade OF
faith. joined In hearty protest against the
spirit which animated the Democratic
administration, and joined in it that they
might utter the severest rebuke in their
power, of its meanness and perhdity.
Mr.. Buchanan [Clevelandl ought to
have read the warning which was thus
blazed across the political skies, like the
handwriting on the wall. He ought to
have discerned in this general move
ment the signs of deep, earnest, and
irrepressibls conviction on the part of
the North.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-28

Good Advice to our Colored Friends.
Torchlight
Colored men, don't vote for dollars; vote for
principle and then you will be recognized
factcr in the Republican party.