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The morning times., 1895-12-22
Mems Pants.

S2.25 and S2.50 Pants. All
Wool. neat looking and dur
able. Go for.
$500 and $3.50 Pants. in
stylish patterns and medium
and dark colors. Go for.
$3.50 and So 90 Pants. OF
Superior Domestic Woolens.
1T and finish perfect. Gofor
$500 and $500 Pants.
made from the finest fab
RIGS In stylish patterns. Go
for ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
The morning times., 1895-12-22
Men Suits.

So. SO and S12 Suits.
we'll made, in neat patterns.
excellent values. Choice $A.SO
81 4 and SIS Suits. made OF
stylish. slightly goods. any of
them well worth the original
price: Choice. .......... $7.2H
$50 and $22 Suits. in de-
sirable patterns. price posi-
lively less than cost to man
ufacture. Choice $40. 20
S1S. $50 and S25 Suits.
fine Imported and Bomes-
tic Fabrics. in all the
tic Fabrics. in all the new
est styles. equal to CUSTOM
made, some lined through
out with silk. Choice q. 2.SO
The morning times., 1895-12-22
The Reasons =?
They are manifold, 6nt the
ehiet one is, it is the best ne7os-
baber, and that's reason enough.

The circulation of The Times Tor
the week ending December 10, iooo'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-16
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING
Criticism of the New Rifle.
N, Y. Herald.

At frequent intervals recently reports have
come from Fort Sheridan. near Chicago. con-
cerning the Krag-Joreensen magazine rifle,
which has been adopted for the United States
army. II has been asserted not only that the
piece is much less accurate than a modern
weapon OF precision should be, but that IL is
not satisfactory in other respects. Now IL Is
said that IL cannot compare with the old
Springfield rifle for rapidity and accuracy Of
fire.
Tho Krag.Jorgensen was selected for tho
use of our army by a board OF experts who
tested il in competition with several other
designs. On the recommendation OF that
board IL was accepted, and IL is being manu-
factured now as fast as possible to supply the
infantry arm of the service.
1t will be remembered that the navy experts
rejected the Krag-Jorgensen and selected the
Lee rifle for the navy They made public no
invidious comparisons, but they would not
have the Krag- -Jorgensen aboard ship, in spite
OF the desirability Of having both services
equipped with the same small arm.
In view Of these facts and the rumored oh
iections TO the Krag.Jorgensen rifle discov.
ercd since IL was issued for active service. II
might be well for the war department to
order n commission to examine the Krag.Jor.
eensen defects before it is issued to any more
regiments.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-16
MIR. JONES FRANCHISE.

We took occasion yesterday to express
the opinion that the name OF Mr. Auous-
TINE JONES, president OF the Blackstone
Improvement Society, might be omitted
from the list OF eight representative citi-
zens whom The Journal claims as spon-
sors for it's indignation movement. And
we are reminded OF a further circum-
stance that points to this gratifying
conclusion, that is, that Mr.. JONES is
himself, in a way, q beneficiary OF the
city, and har an interest in valuable
franchise that necessarily has imposed
an additional burden upon his fellow-citi-
zens. BY act OF the last Legislature the
Friends School, a private institution, over
which Mr.. JONES ably presides, was ex-
empted from taxation and the city OF
Providence is deprived thereby OF reve-
nue. amounting to several thousand dol
lars annually quite enough to accom-
plish many OF the Improvements asked
for by the Blackstone improvement So
ciety. Undoubtedly, too, able counsel
was employed at reasonable price to
urge the granting OF this franchise upon
the Assembly. We class ourselves among
Mr.. JONES many admirers, and we voiced
kx f,..a ha unn0hf
cure his valuable franchise under which
his fellow citizens of Providence are taxed
for the benefit OF Mr.. JONES school to
secure, as we believe, moro than value
received in the development and In
creased prosperity OF this fine institu-
ton by reason Of the encouragement
afforded 1t by its franchise. We fear,
though, that some of our fellow citizens
are so narrow that they would be dis
posed to demand a better bargain for the
city than the Legislature made for II In
the Friends School exemption act. AT
all events, we cannot believe that Presi-
dent JONES will be disposed TO make
Principal JONES openly inconsistent with
out due consideration of the claims Of
other holders of public franchises
any more than he will look with favor
on having ward politics made out of the
subject at meetings OF his improvement
society held In Sunday-school chapels.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-16

REV. FLOYD w. ToMKrNs, Jr., express
ses the opinion that the object OF the
Union for Practical Progress is to point
the way and let other folk do the work,
an opinion that naturally grieves The
Journal but that is evidently enough
based on an intimate acquaintance with
the way the Union for Practical Progress
makes progress drawn from Mr. Tom
KINs' experience in the Office OF president
of that funny organization, from which
post of observation he has been enabled
to see the wheels go round. AS cleri-
cal friend of our. once observed: I:
"You can direct :olks on the road to
heaven, but it's harder to drive them
up to the gates than it is to chase pig
through hole in a fence"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-16

THE CRY OF PROVIDENCE.

CHAPTER 0S3.
An Ordinance Fixing the Salaries OF the
Mayors Clerk. the Assistant 90 the CITY
Clerk City Auditor, Clerk OF the Muniei.
pal Court, Inspector of Plumbing and the
Clerk at North Burial Ground, superin
tendent of Parks and Clerk OF the Park
Commissioners.
(Approved October 8. 1867
II is ordained by the City Council of tho City
of Providence as followsi =,
SECTION ]. The salaries to be paid the
of the city hereinafter named shall be as fol-
lows from and after Oct. i. 1895, viz.
To the clerk in the Mayors ofice, nfteen
dollars and thirty Ave cents per week.
To four assistants TO the city clerk viz. I:
The first assistant, twenty.e eight dollars and
twenty three dollars and five cents per week
the third assistant fifteen dollars and thirty.
five cents per week, and the fourth assistant
ten dollars per week
10 three assistants to- the city auditor, viz.
The first assistant tw aaty. eight dollars and
nineteen dollars and twenty cents per week
and the third assistant sixteen dollars per
week.
TO three assistants TO the clerk Of the muni-
cipal court. viz. Two assistants eleven dollars
and ffty-five cents each per week, ana one
assistant ten dollars per week.
To the clerk 10 the inspector OF PLUMBING,
nine dollars and sixty cents per week.
TO the clerk at the North Burial Ground
nineteen dollars and twenty cents per week;
To the superintendent OF parks twenty .etght
dollars and eighty cents per week. and 70 the
clerk TO the park commissioners thirteen
dollars and forty. five cents per week.
SEC. 9 All ordinances and pnrts OF oruin'
ances inconsistent herewith are herepy re-
pealed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-16

We are glad to note subsiding OF AMI
mostly against the trolley company.
We are glad to see an ending to the
gabbie about the kind OF lunch the State
House Commission sits down to.
We are glad that the public disposi-
tion ,s to enjoy the sunlight and not look
only at the small specks on the sun.
We rejoice ever, in harmonic accord
with a majority OF oui fellow citizens at
the survival OF common sense ana the en-
couragemeui OF spirit OF hopefulness
and good feeling. the abandonment OF
fapdoodle, the retirement OF cranks, the
souelching OF self-seekers and the retir-
ing OF the fellow -citizen with griev-
ance.
This is a beautiful world to live in even
though we may cling to the Christian
hope OF better one.
This 10 a beautiful town to live in, q
town wherein the spirit OF broad-minded
citizenship prevails and controls Its pub
lie affairs. There may be better towns,
but we don't know where they are and
in looking over the field we should first
eliminate from the list for possible selec-
tion those communities so unfortunate
as to be managed by Democrats, mug
wumps, cranks and narrow-minded or
li-msg nifying folk generally.
We are but human and prone to error,
but, thank goodness, there Is evidence to
lead us to believe that a working ma
jority OF us ere neither thieves, rascals
nor fools.
Persons who are possessed OF the con-
trary idea are of course at liberty to get
off the earth, go out OF town, or attempt
to "reform" things. Either Of the for
mer alternatives would be folly and the
last is really unnecessary as things are
now.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-16
First Light Infantry at keith's Opera
House.

Ffiday next, Oct. is, will witness the
annual parade and fall field day OF the
First Light Infantry, Col. Phetteplace
commanding. One of the special fes.
lures OF the occasion Will be the visit OF
the entire command in full dress uniform
to Keith's Opera House, in attendance on
that stirring American military drama
"The Girl let Behind Me. The entire
section Of fauteils or sofa o-alrs will be
used by the corps and the boxes will be oc-
cupied by Governor Llppitt and the mem
bers Of his stan. As this is an important
occasion in military circles manager
Fynes OF Koith's Opera House will make
an effort TO 80 add to the decorations IN
this cheerful and bright theater as "a
make his military visitors feel perfectly
ct home and pleased.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-16
TAxoFIse5

whereas, The Board Of Assessors OF the city
OF Providence have osscssod tax IN accord,
ance with Chapter 646 Of the ordinances, anu
the CITY Treasurer has received war 70
collect the same. notice ~ hereby gwen 70 WI
persons assessed by said tax 20 pay thslr thsl
respectiye taxes at tho ONCE OF the wy
Treasurer on or between tho first ana twenty
frat days OF October, A. ID. lo05 Inclusive.
The City Treasurer Will attend daily ouIluV
snid period (Sundays and holidays excepteul
at his Office from 0 O'Clock n. m. 10 0 o Clock
70. m, except Saturdays, when his once" VIII
close at 3 o'clock p. IN. 80.
Interest will be added at the rate OF eignt
per centum per annum from OotoOer ist, LesS,
on all taxes and assessments not paiu oci0re
O'clock D. M. on MONDAY, october 2l lc'o
said tax includes assessments made Tor Wiz
eninr Washington street and for extending
Andsm street and for cost OF curbstones, CON
structing sidewalks and erecting puhohs
contrary TO law. ...
Ali enquiries as 20 the amount OF tascs,
either by post telephone t2Ols) or IN person
MI this Office will be promptly answered; anu
nayment can be made at the senders risE Ny
Check or money order, but cheeks or nonoy
sant through the post OF left IN envelopcs u.
this office should be received on OF before
EATURDAY, oct. 10. 1895. Those ueslrlns
such Information will confer a iavor Dy Apply
Inc for the ssmo at an carly date;
ID. l.. ID. GRANGER, CITY treasurer
City Hall. Oct. i, 1879.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-16
The Bicycle.

THE CRITic-FIRsT PRIZE POEM.
Spun in some mighty wizards brain,
The potent spell that gave thee birth
He questioned nature. not in vain,
And called thy being from the earth;
To share the task. he summoned fire:
Aeolus at his bidding came;
He fashioned by his vast desire
The mystic bond of steel and flame
The subtle genius Of tho Greek.
That bade swift Bermes tread the air,
And Icarus, on pinions weak,
The vast ethereal spaces dare.
And Phaeton forget his fears,
And speed the cloud.borne chariot free
Prophetic looked adown the years,
AMI dreaint q deed fulfilled in thee.
What IL he wrought not what he sungf
The vision into being came;
And IL were meet the Grecian tongue
Should lend the the magic wheel name.
For sure. the god.like force that woke
The pulsings OF the Attic hear.
Is present here in every spoke.
And latent well in every part
The Caliph's carpet magic-spun.
The Lord Of Bagdad bore alone.
None over gazed upon
Or mounted on that airy throne;
The modern necromancer weaves
A myriad mystic steed Of steel.
Alike. or king or common cleaves
The gale upon the ready heel.
| Outdone, outdone. o geuii, ye
Who wrought that Orient fabric rarei
| A nobler steed Is waiting me,
And am regent OF the air.
With regal foot spurn the dust,
All baser barbs are left behind,
launch me like the lance's thrust.
| And speed triumphant down the wind.
| RoBERr CLARKsoN TONGUE.
| Middletown, Conn
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-16

THE News does not "represent" the
trolley company, nor Mr.. FRANCIS GAL
LAGHER, nor any ward committee of
whatever political faith; nor is It the
official organ Of the Society for the Con-
sideration of Other Folks Troubles, nor
the mouthpiece OF the esteemed presi-
dent OF that organization, Mr.. GOODMAN A.
CAST; nor has II ever been "subsidized"
by any Incorporation" "rings," office
holders or ofiice-seekers. The NEWS
simply seeks to represent what it believes
10 be prevailing influences in this COM
munity--plain common sense and public
spirit.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-16
That Treasury Statement.
n. Y. Tribune.


BY dint of hard figuring and desperate
scheming the treasury department managed
10 show a surplus for September; not n large
one. but still sufficient TO furnish Democratic
campaign orators with "material" for flights
OF oloauence anent the wisdom and virtue OF
the Cleveland administration and the late
Democratic Congress. The surplus. being
artificial, was naturally short lived, and the
receipts and expenditures thus far for octo-
her show that tho treasury is constantly get
ting deeper in the miro. For the first ten
days of September there was an average daily
deficit Of $50. S24: for the corresponding period
in the present month the average deficit is
ss2a. e26 per day The stump-speaser who can
truthfuiiy present those figures 10 his audi.
ence and draw from them proof Of Demo
cratic wisdom and sagacity must be q second
Mark Tapley
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-16

THE German Tariff has brought back
to the farmers of the corn States the pri-
viIege, or necessity, or whatever 1t is, of
using their corn for fuel. The markets
OF the world are open to them, but the
best market they find for their chief pro-
duct is in their own stoves. Great thing
this privilege Of buying where you can
buy cheapest and selling where you can
sell dearest until you come to try 1t.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-16
FOR poverty OF mum bers the indignant
party might suitably be called the indi-
pent party.
FALSE AND REAL CAUSES.

In their readiness TO attribute to the
GoRMAN tariff any progress which the
country is making, the Democrats over
look the state OF things that prevailed
in 1893 and 1894 They completely ignore
the close connection which that period of
gloom has with the partial prosperity
which industry and trade now enjoy.
These two years we're for the most part
years of depression and disaster. The
anti-tariff agitation, in and out OF Con-
gross, blighted home industries. Many
factories were either closed or run at half
time, throwing people out of work and
reducing wages. Low prices for produce
depressed the export trade. The home
market. which had stood by the farmer
in the good old days of undisputed Pro-
lection, then failed him largely. Wheat
which had averaged on the farm 7o.4
cents q bushel In the FIVE years, 1Ss9-93 in
elusive, sold for only 49.s cents in 1894.
Corn, whose average price in the same
years was 1913 cents bushel, fetched
45. cents, but the crop was short. Cot
ton went down to Is cents pound
and print cloths to 2-5-s cents yard.
Iron and steel sold at the lowest prices
on record, as did also many articles and
commodities in general use, but at times
there. was no ready market for them
even at such prices.
The resulting prostration In the pur-
chasing power OF consumers extended
throughout the country. Enforced econ
omy became general. Those who paid
their debts at the country store bought
again on credit, but more sparingly. The
general effect OF the industrial depres.
sion was to deplete the stocks OF good.
In the large cities as well a. in the small
towns. Merchants, when they obtained
credit at all, bought cautiously, becaus,
they did not see clearly how they coulc
sell the goods. This country, which pro
duced e,2o2, 7o3 gross tons OF iron in 1890
produced only o,e57, sss ip 1894, becsus
OF this shrinkage In the demand. TIL,
railroads consumed as little iron as the
could. Building, now so active In places
was suspended to large extent, especiall
in the populous cities.
1t followed as matter OF course that
when the Republican victories in 1ss
impaired confidence, people began to bu
more freely. The merchants sold libel
ally on credit, being convinced that goo
times were coming. Orders began to fio'
I'm on the manufacturers. Thus the wheel
of industry were again set in motion
Labor was in demand and wages aC
vanced.
II is very clear that the German tari
retarded, instead OF promoted, this n
dustriai'revivsl which is making goo
the wear and teal that had gone On
the hard times. The influence OF thu
measure on industry as we'll rs on finsr
I CO. was balefui and pernicious from n
g start. II would have been still more
IL the wilson bill had been passed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-16
Chicago Inter ocenn.

tHINHFN IIINNE N'NNIIIs
President Dwight OF Yale says that the
percentage Of poor young men In that grand
old university is greater than ever before. and
that the number OF poor young men has
steadily increased. This must necessarily re-
main so. for when any college becomes too
extensive for poor young men IL VIII begin to
faii. There Is no royal road 90 education in
this country.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-16
silent Appeal for Help.

When vour kidneys and bladder are Inactive
they arc making n silent appeal for help.
Don't disregard ~, but with hosietter's :
lty. They are in Immediate danger. and ~ 10
feolhardincss 20 shut ones eyes to the fact.
Be wisc In time, too, N YOU experience mani
festaiions OF dyspepsia. malaria, rheumatism,
1Snstipation or nerve trouble. The bitters
eo~e q meal adds zest -.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-16

DON'T let's have any more nonsensical
talk about any "indignation movements"
in Wards I and 2--at least, 80 far ~ the
republicans up there are concerned. The
Iituation IL no different than 1t has been
for two or three years back-a struggle
between some Of the "outs" and some Of
the "insv
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-16

We extend our sympathy to the bright
young Journal reporter who 10 assigned
to the daily task OF stirring the indigns-
tion pot, in face OF the plain fact
that meat for the pot is a. scarce as
water lilies in the Providence river And
the editorial department appears to hare
gone fat back on him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-16

THE public is quick to recognize the
difference between public spirit and per-
sonal self-aggrandizement, self-seeking
and mean revengefulness.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-16
CHAPTER 6s4.

CHAPTER 6s4
An Ordinance Granting Leave OF Absence to
the Inspector OF Buildings
Approved October 8. 1881
IL IA ordained by tho City Council OF the City
of Providence as follow .
ordinances IL hereby suspended from october
IA TO % 1895 inclusive, to permit leave OF
absence from tine city during that time OF the
inspector Of buildings.
True copies. - ,-
Witness. WILLIAM L. Slsh hhE,
ocl5-3td Siy oleTA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-16

The occasional Republican who
launches his boat on the shallow stream
of indignation that trickles from The
Journal office to the Democratic cesspool,
presents ss remarkable q spectacle a. q
morning glory blooming at midnight.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-16
THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
HEARING.

Once OF tho
SUPERINTENDENT of Street signs and Numbers.
CITY Hall. Providence Oct ", lsgo.
The Committee on street slgns anu sun ~,
hers. 10 whom was referred The petition ot
William H. Covoll et al, asking that the
name OF Atwelis avenue, Fourth and Nlnth
and Tenth Wards, be changed 70 hlgn s,nsa,, ,,',,,
hearing on said petition in Committee h0om
b. City Hall, on WEDNESDAY ENENINo,
October 10, at 3 o'clock. when All partles ln-
notified 20 appear. 10 they shall see ht' and be
heard thereon. oo,a ,n-,-
Sn~ns" NJ ootllot
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-16

For conservative humor The Journals
indignation articles are becoming 4
strong rival to the northwest corner clip
pings.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-16

MASSACHUSETTS Republicans are 60
ing into their campaign in Q way that
indicates grievous desire to kick the
enemy when he's down.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-16

THE Providence Journal is a capable
caterer OF news, bur it has no public in
fiuenoe, and its opinions are rarely worth
the powder to blow them to Fox Point.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-16
News Readers

will confer a favor upon the publishers IL
they will send information to this Office
OF any news stand or railway train
where Providence paper should be on
sale and The NEWS is not offered.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-16

THE subject for reform, as pointed out
BY yoor solIcitous reformer, is usually the
ether fellow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-16

APPARENTLY all the indignation
movement now needs to sink 1t is
another heavy editorial in The Journal
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-16

A MOVEMENT that doesn't move must
be about as discoursglng to its promot-
ers as a mass meeting that fails to mass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-16
ullAssoeiated Press Dispatches
HIGH WATER MARK
CIRCULATION. Z2.ZOO.
WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER ie. 1895.
THERE rs BUT ONE

newspaper In Providence that has a
larger circulation than The NEWS.
No Newspaper has a clientage better rep
resentative OF the people OF Provi-
dence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-06-27
Shoe Department.

a pairs Women's Button Shoes welt solcs, Yves,
tiad toes, patent tips. Sizes 3-A, 2-D and GID
Reduced from 5000 10 So. Is per pair
IL rairs Wtmen's Lace Shoes, opera toes patep,
Ups Sizes "a, IA. 3-B. 2E-E PIC, so &c
2ia-D and SD. Reduced from So 90 to So 90 De,
pair.
3 pairs Womcn's HlrchrrS. opera toes. patcn. tips
SEES "a. sc and SD. Reduced from sI.C0 tt
81. 70 per pair.
II pairs womsn,s Bn,ton shoss, turn soles
Patent tips. SECS 2-AA, 2Hi-AA. "a, "a gu A
- 2-B, 2h-B. &c and &c. Reduced from
Is pairs Monien's Button Shoes turn so!es, opers
a, 2ia-A. IA 1E-B 2-B. 2h-B, &c, nc &c
ana I'D. Reduced from 81 90 to 81 10 per pair
pairs Womcn's Button Shoes, turn soes plair
toes; Sizes "a. 2h-A, &C and sc. Reduced from
So 90 TO So % per pair
pairs Women's Button Shoes, welt soies opc-a
to's. patent tips. Sizes 2t5-AA and 3-AA Re
duccd from 800 to S2.75 per pair
pairs Wonen's Button Shoes turn soles ..cou
mon sense" last: Sizes 2k-A. 3-A. aga, 2h-B, 3
Il and 21a-D Reduced from $3.50 to 50 s. pei
pair. '
l pair Woren's Butchers. welt soes patent tips
re "A Reduced from IS 90 to 81 10
l pair Women's Kangaroo Button Shoes tips o.
same cork soles. Size ga. Reduced from 500
l pair Women's Button Shoes square toes. tin,
CT same S'Z" 2La-A. Reduced from 50 90 to 81 80
! pair WOmcn's Lace Shoes. opera toes patent
tins SIG Id. Reduced from So. 90 to s.. -
S., Il