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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-16
The silver Craze q Threat to tho
Churches.
Hsrper's Weekly.

Harper's Weekly.
There are In this country nearly 112, 600
clergymen in the various religious com.
nunions, including both Protestant and
Roman Catholic. These men are intrust-
ed with vast responsibility. The churches
which they represent have chosen them
as their standard bearers in the oceupa-
their missionary and other great chari-
ties, and, with rare exceptions. the edi-
torial conduct of their press. Nearly ell
the denominatisnsl educational institu-
tions of the United States are In the
hands of the clergy, the men being placed
In these important positions because of
the confidence Of the churches in the abil-
iity and character OF the incum bents.
All these people live on fixed salaries.
When one of them does not need bis sal
ary, having private resources, the case
Is not altered. HIS Office is salaried, and
IT Is only an incident, and a rare one,
when the occupant Is independent of it.
il the salary, instead OF being paid in
dollars equivalent to gold. as. Is now the
fact, should be eiuced by cut Of AZ
cents on every dollar what would become
of the support of this immense number
OF educated leaders OF thought? They
would have to buy with only 8 3 cents
what now they have 100 cents to buy
with. II would be practically cutting
every salary In two in the middle.
But wo uld the salaries of these 112,
900 clergy be increased by the prevail
ence OF free silver7 They woult not.
OF all salaries In American life, those of
the clergy are least likely to be affected
by any ascending scale. They o not re-
spond in any material degree to improve
ment in business. They vary but slightly
even taking the comparison by decades
into acco unt Inc precedent of one year,
In the salary Of Q clergyman, 10 the
standard for another and another for in
definite periods.
1t Ia not likely, with the startling facts
of ecclesiastical history before us that q
single salary OF an American clergyman
would be advanced in proportion to the
actual cutting Of the purchasing power
OF the salary now received.
Besides, the churches are conducting
vast missionary, church building, Bible
circulation, denominational, school and
many other forms OF activity. They
must do ii all themselves, of the free
VIII OF comm unicants. as not O dollar
comes from the United States treasury.
Take the most numerous Protestant. body
as an illustration, namely, the Method
ist Episcopal The total amount of
money raised by this one church during
the year 1894 was over s2i, 100000. The
minimum Of loss entailed by the foistins
OF free silver upon this important
church would be nearly $4,000, ZOO. The
same ratio OF loss would come to sll our
churches.
The Roman Catholic Church would be
one OF the worst sufferers Imagine the
loss TO the clerical support, monsstsries,
asylums, converts, protectories, and
schools OF all grsdesi The change of the
standard to free silver would simply
paralyzo this immense net work OF
humane and educational life to an extent
that would be felt In every nook and
corner OF the land.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-16

WITH City Engineer SHEDD's case, the
last investigation Of all the charges made
last fall against the Republican admin
istration Of municipal affairs IL concluded,
and the charges are proved to have been
groundless. Out with the men who Sc
cured office on false charges, false prom
ises, bluff and pretence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-16

THE French people spent more than
$2, 600. 600 for the fun of entertaining
the Czar OF Russia a few days. Rhode Is
landers, while always hospitable, would
prefer to put their money into the new
State House.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-16
Hard Pressed by Creditors.

Philadelphia, oct. l6.-A judgment of
ssl. 900 was entered yesterday against
the wholesale clothing firm OF Hexter
Bros. The liabilities will reach about
$4,000. The house Is an old and rep
utable one, and its credit has never been
questioned heretofore.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-16

WE read the Providence Journal every
morning and II we were in the habit OF
believing all we read In its columns we
should have already reached the conclu-
vion that the Wickedest Man In the
Whole World is the Hon. WILLIAM II.
CovEIL, candidate for Mayor OF the city
OF Providence on the Republican ticket.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-16
watching American Fishermen

Erie. Pa, Oct. l6-The Canadian rev.
enue cutter Petrol. yesterday stopped
the tug Goodell. and after Captain Sweet
had been warned not to fish in Canadian
waters, he was allowed to go. Captain
Dash, on hearing the news that the
Petrol was patrolling about. at once
steamed to where his nets were and got
near enough just in time TO see his nets
being conflscated He dared not protest
for fear of having his tug oonfiscated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-16
Confession aud Threat OF su,e,d.

Juneau, Wis. oct. 16.-A letter from w.
T. Rambusch. who disappeared last
week. was received by his wife yester-
day. making n full confession OF his
financial Irregularities. which are sup
posed Go aggregate 500, 900. The letter
was dated at Philadelphia. The letter
contained the assertion that Rambusch
CONTEMPLATED tnking his own lie
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-16
Want an Electric Road.

Palmer, Mass, oct. 16.-A joint meet
ing OF citizens Of Brienfield and Palmer
last night, resulted In the organization
OF the Brienheld and Palmer Street Rail-
way association. 1t was formed for the
purpose of building an electric road TO
connect the two towns. The capital
stock of the company is $4,000. and
franchises will be petitioned for at once.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-16
FRIDAY. OCTOBER 1e, 1896

WHILE DIR. GARvIN is waiting to pull
Oh that joint debate with Major CAPRoN,
We suggest that he fire q challenge to
discuss the silver question with His
Honor Mayor McGuINSEss.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-16

A DOLLAR that IL worth 90 cents to
pay debts with, but 100 cents to make
purchases with, 10 surely q tempting dol
lar. But when BILLY BRYAN tells us
that thar 10 the kind of dollar free silver
viii provide we can but mildly wonder
how hs Is going to do 1t.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-16
Nothing said About Hurricane

Washington. Oct. 16.-Admiral Bunce
has reported by telegraph the arrival OF
the North Atlantic squadron at Tomp-
kinsville. He makes no reference to the
hard experience OF the ships in the last
big storm, and IL is presumed that he will
run down to Washington and report
upon the subject in person to Secretary
Herbert
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-16
speedv Retribution.

Atlanta, Oct. 16.-Miss Blanche Gray
was walking to her sisters. in the north
ern part of Paulding county, when a
negro. slipping behind her. assaulted
her in a horrible manner. The negro,
Henry Miner. was soon caught and
taken to Griffin, where a crowd took him
to a grove. and hanged. and then shot
him 10 death. A placard was attached
to HIS dead person: THUS we defend our
women from outrage"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-16
ETHER.

Fifty years ago today, October rs, 1s46,
DIR. WILLIAM THOMAS GREEN MORTON, a
young dentist, demonstrated for the first
time the power OF ether to kill pain. The
smonstrstion was effected at the Mssss-
chusetts General Hospital in Boston and
DIR. JOHN e. WARREN performed the OPP
Grafton.
The Idea OF reducing the subject OF
surgical operation to insensibility OF
pain was no new one In DR.. MoRroN's
time. At this day It seems strange that
there wac. no known way to thus relieve
the subject only 80 years ego. Perhaps
tbsre were few doctors Of scientific en-
terprIse, or ct least OF imagination, in
their profession who 80 years ago had not
deemed the discovery . possibility OF the
future and many had made experiments.
But at that time not even the dentists
had found anything but a partially sue
cessiui "Isusbing gss" TO create a state
OF Inconsistencies for the few seconds
required for the pulling Of . tooth. Any.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-16
Tynau Is Free.

Boulogne-S Mer. Oct. 16.-P. J.
lyman. whose extradition to England
was refused by the French government,
is a free man. He was Internationally
released from prison last evening. There
is no question of expulsion from French
territory or surveillance. He will go 10
Paris today. and will sail for New York
from Cherbourg by the next steamer.
with two American friends.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-16

Dewitts Witch Hazel sslve is sn an
tiseptic, soothing and nesling application
for burns. scsids, cuts, bruises, etc, and
curcs piles like mseic. II instantly stops
pain.
Johnstons Pharmacy, 500 Westminster
street; Metzgers Pbsrmscy. go North
Main street; Alfrsds fhsImsav. sit EDDY
street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-16
sluuued with pickar Usnd,.

Boston, Oct. 16.-Guiseppe Azzotts
end Francisco Duttelli were at work
In Arlington yesterday. when for some
unknown reason Duttelli dealt his COM
panion a blow on the head with pickax
handle. After some delay the wounded
man was brought to the city. He soon
became unconscious, and now lies in Q
precarious condition. The Arlington DO.
lice are looking for Duttelli
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-16

SMITH was good fellow-citizen but
the city ought to institute formal con-
iemnation proceedings to remove his
name from the Hill aud turn It over to
something else.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-16

THE crusade against bro killing for
millinery purposes is so strong IN Eng
land that 1t Is said the milliners have to
resort 70 the deception OF selling egrets'
plumss, under the name of "brush os-
prsys,D accompanied by the assurance
that they are manufactured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-16
No Juvenile order

Reading, Pa. oct l6.-The supreme
castle. knights OF the Golden Eagle. yes
terday approved the new military degree
OF chivairy The request 90 adopt
Juvenile order was indefinitely post.
pensd.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-16
RED N EN-.

Great Chief OF Records. William r. Brown, Is
Eddy street Telephone li2a
TAHoMA- Music Hall. 8se Westminster street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-16
SECRET SOCIETIES.
Orders that Meet this Evening.
ODD FELLOWS.

Grand Secretary, W. II. T. Mosisy. g7 wey.
bosset street. Telephone 562.
CASoNIoUs-Odd Fellows Hall. 97 weybosses
street.
PILGRIM-2 Westminster street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-16

YESTERDAY the cornerstone of the
new State House was laid and today the
right kind OF weather Is furnished for IL.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-16
KNIGHTS OF pYTHIAs

u rand Keeper OF Records and Seal, william
A. Wilson. Room 5l5 Butler Exchange
Telephone 1866.
PYrHIAs-l03 Westminster street.
PRovIDENoE-North Main aud Flint streets.
AMkRIoA-49 Westminster street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-16
AMERICAN MECHANICS.

State Council Secretary, Charles w. Littell
B33 Westminster street.
GARFIELD-755 Eddy street.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-03-12
sportsrnan's Exposition.

New York, N. Y, March 12.--
The interior of Madison Square Garden
Is 10 theshands of small army Of work.
men and by Saturday night promises
to have the appearance Of huge
sportsman's lodge after the return from
the chase. They are preparing it for
the opening on Monday, Of the great
Sportsman's exposition, for which ar
rangements have been ia progress for
nearly a year. The exhibition will be
one Of the most unique and colossal af-
fairs Of the kind ever attempted In this
country. It will include specimens Of
bird, beast, and fsh, and the weapons
and appliances used by hunters the
world over. The exposition will be
open for q couple of'weeks.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-03-12
DOOM
Rich, CoId-BIooded Murderer
Sentenced TO be Hanged on
April -2ad. I
TWO DISASTROUS FIRES
The British Blue Book on vene-i
-znela Is Said to be Full
of Errors.
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SANTA ECsc CNMVEMTlNN
TWO DISASTROUS FIRES
SANTA Fe'S CONVENTION

UNION, Mo-, March 12.--This IL the
date set for the hearing Of the motion
Of new trial In the case OF Arthur
Duestrow, the st. Louis millionaire
physician. convicted of the murder Of
bis vita and child. In case new
trial Is refused in the district court,
his counsel will make an immediate
appeal to the supreme court.
LATER. DIR. Arthur Duestrow, who
was convicted of killing his wife and
baby In st. Louis, was sentenced 10
hang on April 22nd. He was sent to
st. Louis for safe keeping.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-03-12


CHICAGO, H., March 12.--Honor to
the memory Of the late James w. Scott,
founder Of the Chicago Herald, and
for many years president of the Ameri-
can newspaper publishers association,
will be paid at this evenings session,
at the Hotel Lexington, Of the thirty
first annual convention of the Illinois
press association. Several editors
from different parts of the state will
tell Of their personal experiences with
the late distinguished publisher, and
memorial addresses will be delivered
by H. H. Kohlsaat, Of the Chicago
Times Herald, and ex-ConG Gressnan
Owen Scott, of Bloomington. This Is
the first meeting OF the association
since the death Of Mr.. Scott, nearly
a year ago, and hence the delay in
taking appropriate action.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-03-12
The YenerabIe Qaeeu.

LONDON, England, March a.
Queen Victoria arrived, this morning,
at the villa OF Clinics, near Nice,
which had been fully prepared for her
occupancy. Notwithstanding the
tedious journey, the venerable ruler
appeared to be in the best OF health
and spirits. Her stay at Nice will be
limited to five weeks, when she will 90
to Coburg on visit to her son, the
Duke Of Edinburgh, and now grand.
duke Of Saxe-C Coburg and Gotha.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-03-12
Demanding RecornitIon.

BROOKLYN, Illinois, March H.
This city, and which claims to be the
only Afro-American city in the United
States, 10 entertaining to-day several
hundred colored politicians from cen
trail and southern Illinois, and who
have assembled to demand recognition
from the republican leaders. Repre-
sentative colored men are present from
Peoria, Quincy, Bloomington. Cairo,
Centralia, Alton and other leading in
terror cities of the state.
A canvass OF the delegates, all Of
whom we're chosen at primary elec-
tions of the race, indicates that a
large majority are for Senator Cullom,
Of this state, for president, with WILL
lam b. Allison, Of Iowa, as a strong
second choice.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-03-12
An Annual Affair. .

New YORK, N. Y, March IA
Paris cable says: The spirit OF rev.
elry pervades the boulevards and
cafes Of the French capital, to-day,
and all Paris has suspended business
and given itself up to the merry
making incident to the celebration of
the annual mid-Lenten masquerade
celebration. This is the day set aside
for the unique festivity held each year
and which 10 commonly known as the
s.Laundress Carnival" from the fact
that Parisienne laundress is always
selected, for her beauty, stately pres
'ence and general charm, to act as the
queen Of the day. This year the honor
fell to Mile. Defoulley, q dark-eyed
and enhancing beauty, employed in q
laundry in the neighborhood Of Belle
vile, suburb of Paris.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-03-12

DALLAS, Texas, March The
first meeting Of the board o. thirty We
appoiuted to initiate active work for
the celebration next year Of the treaty
.of Guadslupe Iiidalgo, which resulted
in the annexation Of Texas by the
United States. was held here, to-day.
The committee win take steps looking
20 the securing of nm appropriation Or
not less than 8 1, 100000 from the fed
erRl government. together with such
other assistance as has hitherto been
extended BY The government 10 similar
enterprises.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-03-12

Highest Of all in Leavenng --latest U. Govt Report
R@a!I! g! Rssass7 RRskli's

Ans SOk1JTEEX PUNE

COLUMBUS. Ono, March 49, The
reception and ball which Governor
and Mrs. Bushnell will give as the
Chittenden hotel, tonight, will be III
many respects the most brilliant sa-
cial function the Ohio capital has ersr
seen. Nearly 1000 invitations have
been issued to tho members of the
Legislature, the state supreme court,
the various state officials and to dIs
tineuished citizens resident in al paAs
Of Ohio. The parlors OF the hotel are
being giaiaborately decorated to-day Tor
tho occasion. IA
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-03-12
A Worthy obisct.

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 1.-THE
committee appointed atthe convention
Of the national editorial association
held in st. Augustine, Florida, 10
January last, for the purpose OF taking
preliminary steps toward the establish
ment of home for INDECENT editors,
printers and publishers, will shortly
issue circular setting forth the plan
and scope of the movement. and invit.
ing propositions from every desirable
portion OF the country. a. conference
will also be shortly keld with the
united Typothetae Of Am6rics, with a
view to united or concerted action in
carrying out the proposed object.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-03-12
aeoreia Y. M. c. A.

AUGUSTA, Ca, March 12.-The
eighteenth annual convention of the
Georgia Y M. @. A., which opened
here, to-day, is the largest state con-
vention the organization has ever seen
in the south Tho visitors we're given
4 cordial welcome by ex-senator Pat
rick Walsh, Prof. Lawton B. Evans,
and the officers Of the local branch, TO
whose addresses response was made in
behalf Of the visiting delegates by D.
A. Sinclair, Of Cleveland, Ohio. The
sessions cfthe convention will continue
for three DAYS.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-03-12

NEW YORK. N Y, March 12.--
Followers of tho turf are attaching more
than usual interest to the general meet
ing Of the jockey club, which 10 in ses-
sion, to-day, owing to the radical ma
ture OF. one or two of the amendments
which have been proposed for adop-
tion and which will be voted on, Prob
ably the most important Of tho pro-
posed changes is that relating to sell
Ing races. The proposed rule provides
that In case Of o. division each ~ the
horses dividing is winher for the
purposes Of rules relating to claiming
and selling, and, II an auction race.
both shall be put to suction, and any
surplus shall be divided, half 70
60 between those horses and half to the
racing fund.
Another amendment provides that q
winners entrance money shall be de-
Quoted from all races, whether stakes
Or purses.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-03-12
MschIoes q ~ p<ristered

NEw YORK, N. r.. March l2,--A
London dispatch says Ikia astated that
as result of the large number Of ac-
'cidents caused BY the reckless riding of
bicycle ssscorchers,'' the home oface.
has decided to adopt a regulation
comp llling all riders TO register theif
machines by number at the police
stations Of their respective districts.
such number to be painted conspich.
ously 10 black figures upon the lamp,
attached to each individual bicycle.
precisely as in the case Of cabs and
carriages. RI
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-03-12
Those Cuban Resolutions.

WASHINGTON, d. G. March 49,
Parliamentary tactics were resorted to
to-day, and brought the Cuban resolu-
tons up again. Senator Hill opposed
the move. Senator Sherman said that
II state of war did not exist in Cuba,
where, outside Of hell, did it exist! He
said that Secretary Of State Olney had
plenty OF information, which ne con-
sidered imprudent to make public, just
ct present,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-03-12
A Brilliant Event.

: WARRINGTON. D.. c., March r.
Mrs. Olney, wife Of the secretary of
state. is the hostess of the geographical
reeepsion at the Arlington, this after
noon, and for which 1000 invitations
had been issued. She will be assisted
by number Of ladies prominent in the
social life OF the capital. The parlors
and state apartments Of the Arlington
were gorgeously decorated with flowers
and growing plants this morning, and
the function promises to be one OF
great brilliancy,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-03-12
santa Pc Deleestlon lpstructed.

Special Telegram TO the Optic.
SANTA FE, N. NJ, March 18th, 1896
The republican county convention
organized here, to-day. by electing
Charles A. Spiess as its permanent
chairman and named Jndge H.. Brad
ford Prince, Antonio Ortiz y Salazar,
Chas. A. Spiess, A. Staab. Chas. M.
Conklin, T. j. Helm, H. G. Kinsel and
jose D. Sena as delegates to the Albu-
querque convention.
The convention instructed the dele
gates to present the name Of Hon. A..
l.. Morrison as a delegate TO the
national convention.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-03-12

s. A. Clements, proprietor Of the New
Mexico planning mill, has juat received an
assorted stock Of building materials Of all
kinds and styles, which he offers for sale
at prices to suit the times. He keeps on
hand always native and redwood lumber,
and shingles, and gives special attention
to builders and contractors In want Of
building materials. Corner Seventh and
Jackson streets, East Las Vegas. Goods
delivered free Of charge in the city, 105-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-03-12
A Day Of Doubt.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March r.
This Is the day Of the district conven-
ton to select delegates to the demo
cratic national convention, at Chicago,
and, In view of the recent allegations
that the silver men, who control
the party machine, would take advan-
tage OF the opportunity to- oadminister a
rebuks to the administration, the re-
suits Of the convention are awaited
with considerable eagerness by politi-
clans of both parties.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-03-12
Locked Him Up.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, March 12.-J.
ID. Cummings, prominent merchant
of Englewood, ILL.,, became violently
insane, day, in Pullman car on
the Chicago & Eastern Illinois road.
The trainmen locked him in COM
pertinent OF the car, to prevent his
killing the frightened passengers.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-03-12
Failed In Business.

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 12.-Bur-
land & Shedd, woodenware manufac-
fnrers of West Pullman, have failed |;
assets, 100000; liabilities $4,000.
Slow trade is assigned as the cause Of
the failure.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March l2.-The
Union clothing company, one Of the
largest houses in the city has assigned.
The condition uf matters is not re-
ported.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-03-12
Twenty Inches Of Snow. .

NEW, YORK. N. T., March 12.--
There was heavy snow fall through
out this state and Pennsylvania, LAST
night, reaching the depth of twenty
inches in some places. Railroad
travel in this state is impeded.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-03-12
An Aged Priest.

Ell PAso, Texas, March 19.---Iiev.
Father Oltiz, for SIXTY years the parish
priest at Juarez, across the line. who
died from cancer, was buried, this
morning, aged eighty-two years old.
There was an immense attendance at
the funeral.