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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-01
REV. MARK TRAFTON, D.D. AT so.

Our esteemed contemporary, Zion's
Herald, reminds US that today Is the
Seth birthday of Rev. MARK TRAFToS,
ID. d., and great many Providence
people will be glad to join with The
Herald in congratulations and good
wishes for the venerable Methodist min
lister on this occasion. DIR. TRAFroN
filled the pulpit of the Mathewson Street
M. K. Church a good many years ago,
say more than twenty years, and he
was one OF the most popu lar ministers in
town. He now lives in West Somerville,
Mass, and The Herald tells us that he
has weather his years right well. DR..
TRAFToN when In Providence was
notah BILE, as we recall him, for individual
ties amounting to peculiaritIes that
were effective, but that stopped far short
OF anything like the sensSt tionalism that
sometimes distinguishes the pulpit in
thcoo ohyss Nbi VI u SShsuiJt
as The Herald tells us, DIR. TRAFToN
has practised vegetarianism, although
his diet-mush, baked potatoes, two soft
boiled eggs and coffee for breakfast, a
light lunch and tea at noon and bread
and milk for supper-suggests that he Is
not strictly a vegetarian. He denounces
a diet OF "dead animals" though. He
was a member OF Congress at one time
and has always taken practical interest
in public..affairs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-01
GEORGE M. CARPENTER.

The late GEORGE M. CARPENTER was
one of the most attractive men it was
ever our fortune to know. He had quail
ties OF heart and mind that endear men
one to the other. He was brainy, and to
be In bis company was Of mental ndvan-
tsge to.most men. He was the soul OF
good fellowship, and to have the privilege
OF association with him was to inspire
ones instincts of nobility and generosity
and liberality, and to foster good feeling
toward all mankind. He was gentleman
OF talents and culture, with the spirit OF
youth broadened and made unselfish and
gentle by the rlpened experience of
life passed in tie constant association,
which his nature sought, with his fellow
men. For the sake OF his friends, his
winning personality, and, for his own
sake, his unbounded capacity for loving
life seemed TO entitle him to many more
years than have been granted him. But
from the snock of his sudden death will
remain witlrhs q memory that shall be
ever green.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-01
NO BLANK CARTRIDGES.

The silverite orators ought to under
stand that this is no time for what the
late RUFUS CHoATE called "glittering
generalities." The currency question is
a question OF facts and figures, Of history
and OF record and OF experience. No
6gu:es of speech, no "crowns OF thorns, ["
no "crosses OF gold," no "brows OF
labor" no struggling plasses," no
"rule Of the rich," no metaphor, flap
doodle, buncombe, or tinkling phrase
ology will fill the demand. They may
serve to warm up hot headed audience,
but they will not wash. Plain, simple,
frank, exact, Unconditional statement is
what is demanded. Nothing else will
pass muster or make solitary vote.
The noise OF the shooting OF blank
cartridge may silence and confound Us
for a moment. But we are not really
impressed unless with the clearing away
OF the smoke we find that a bullet has
been fired, and has hit the mark.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-01
The American Farmer.

The census bureau has Just issued some
statistics showing the financial condition
of the American farmer that Will alter
very many preconceivsd opinions. We at
the West have heard good deal about
the impoverished conoition of the
western agriculturist, and this has been
so persistently proclaimed that the idea
has become prevalent that he is IN a far
worse condition than mis- eastern brother.
The statistics of the census bureau prove
very conclusively that the exact opposite
is the case, and, however badly of the
western farmer may be, he is not so
deeply in debt as the eastern.
Take the two States of New York and
Iowa, he valuation of the farms IN which
ar very nearly alike, yet the New York
farms are mortgaged to the extent of do
per cent. of their value, while the farms
of Iowa carry only 33 per cent. OF IN
debtedness. In Nebraska the percentage
OF inoumbrance is only 81 per cent,
while in Fennsylvania, state with a
farm valuation not greatly different from
that Of Nebraska, the ipcumbranco IN
nearly III per cent.
In Rhode Island the lncumbrance 10
a.. 80 per cent. OF valuation; in Con-
necticut II is 4064; in Delaware, A; IN
New Jersey, 40. "a, willis in Illinois II ~
only as per cent. Not only IL the western
farmer fresr from debt than tie eastern,
but the proportion OF farmers who own
their acres free from debt is z sier than
Mt the East. In Illinois 10l, 3Jj families
own their farms free of incuu brance; n
Kentucky there are lis, 0s0 In the same
con ritiop; in Missouri there are lO9, 948,
IN Ohio 1l3,90S, in tennessee 103.346, in
Indiana 9I.1g6, in Nebraska 6O,629, In
Texas 1l9,0g2, Alabama Is, 79s, and IN
Arkansas 75,g6i.
OF the eastern states there are In New
York ", 800 families who own their farus
free OF incumbrance, i'm Massachusetts
only 20,425, in Connecticut 1895, in
New Jersey 1l,0s0. in New Hampshire
20,3lO. in Rhode Island $3.50, and in
Vermont II. 935.
But while the western farmer Is less
hampered with debt than the eastern
and while more OF them own thfir farms
free OF debt, the incumhtanco on each
nortgagcd fam is less here than AZ the
East. The average incumbraacs on each
mortesged farm in TIE eastern Stat's is
In New York sl7io, In Pennsylvania sl7l6,
in Rhode Island II IS, In Connecticut
Si266, in Delaware s2li7, in Massachu-
sstts si3 - and I'm Vermont Sl0G.
In the States OF tho Wet ma south
the average incumhtanee on eaeh-fsrrn
T. IN Nebraska SiCSi, in Kentucky siO5p,
I'm Illinois s16Si, IN Indiana 'O1Z, in
Michigan $50. In Minnesota s6l4, In
Ms,issiupi $40. IN Missouri s1i3 " south
Caiolina $3.50 and I'm 1eBneaee 1867.
~ may be admit sd ihst the condition
OF the western iarmer " very far from
heing " hat Il should be; NJ has made
better use OF his opportunities thsn his
eastern brother and proDahly has no
more to complain of than other mon
carrying op business enterprises. 49,
Chicago NewA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-01
Looking Into Church Troubles.

Buffalo, Aug livery Rev. Father
Francis Wawryzniak. a member of thn
German reichstag, chamberlain TO the
papal throne, with Father Aust OF
Scranton, Pa, has arrived in Buffalo
The papal delegate represents the prop
Uganda OF the faith at Rome, and will
inquire into the causes and effects OF the
trouble which arose In the Polish Cath
olic church here during the last year or
go, and will make a report to the author
tiles at the holy see. The delegate re-
fused to talk for publication.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-01

Nor a single principle OF the Republi-
can party Will be sscriBced TO the free
silver issue. Others than tho sound
money principles Of the party may be
sutordinated to the main issue because
when everybody wants to talk about one
subject II is useless to break mp tbs meet
ing by trying TO twist the conversation
to something else. Bot the Republican
party Is not going TO trade the principles
n stands pledged 20 for sound money
votes. An honest and patriotic people
viii see TO II that there are sound money
vo,ss enough I'm Noyemb Der.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-01

AN echo Of the "DEBs Rebellion" OF
two summers ago comes from California,
where the Supreme Court has just hand
cd down decision affirming the judg-
mcnt OF the lower court, which found
$. y. woRDEN, railroad striker, guilty
OF murder In the first degree and sent
enced him to be hanged. WoRpEN
wrecked the railway bridge near sacra-
mento, thereby causing the deaths of
Engineer CLARK and three United States
soldiers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-01

DEMOCRATIC leaders and voters who
support the Chicago ticket and the
Chicago platform do so for one OF two
reasons either because they believe in
free silver or they believe in supporting
the party name and organization. Either
reason ia understandable. But thosb
Democrats who DO not believe in FREQ
silver or In blindly maintaining the
spirit of partizanship aud yet take
measures to secure the nomination OF
new Democratic candidates on a different
platform, are only to hc classified es
weak, insincero and hsir-splitting pol.
i,icians, who have neither the courage OF
conviction nor the nerve to grapDls one
horn OF a dilemma.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-01

THE following Is from the London
Financial Eost: "Mr McKISLEy's pro-
teetivc policy will, Of course, cheek the
efilux ~ e, III. as no doubt It will cause a
falling of In the imports OF British and
European goods. and there will, conse-
qusntly, be less gold required to pay Tor
them" II illustrates that Englisbmen
are not afraid 70 express frankly what
our mugwump friends want everybody to
keep quiet about
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-01

WE trust that before the campaign is
far advanced the Hon. HUoH J. CARROLL
OF Pawtucket Will take the stump in the
interest OF sound money and the enlight-
enment OF such Of his own party as may
be carried away by the silver delusion or
the unquestioning pariizanship OF the
Democratic State central committee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-01
SILVER CATECHlSM.
4 Few Facts For Seekers For Financial
Truth.

4 Few Facts For Seekers For Financial
Truth.
@. What is the financial condition Of
The five Central American republics? A.
They are all now on single silver
basis, but Costa Rica will soon go ON q
gold basis.
@. What is the premium on gold? A.
About So per cent
q. What is the silver money actually
worth? A. About 59 per cent Of its face
value, but it is quoted at par and gold
at $50 to 100.
O. What wages are paid in this sill
yer? A. Indian laborers on coffee plan
tations in Guatemala get 35 cents daily;
native unskilled laborers receive 40 to
80 cents daily; craftsmen get as high rs
81 or $1.26 daily-according to circum-
stances.
q. What is the cost Of livingf A.
The hotels Of the cities in Guatemala
charge SO per day for ordinary board
such as Americans require. The people
live mainly on native fruits and maize.
Flour costs 8 cents per pound--it costs
less than Q cents here-butter 40 cents,
ham 81 cents, beef cents, mutton 10
cents, pork cents, coffee IL cents, rice
cents, lard 90 cents, potatoes 2 cents,
fresh fish 90 cents, salt cents, raisins
so cents, soap 10 cents. The prices Of
horses and cattle are about the same as
In the United States.
@. Are these prices the same as in
other Central American statesp A.
They are fair average. In Nicaragua
-four costs 10 cents per pound, native
butter 60 cents, ham 8S cents, beef IS
cents. pork 10 cents, coffee 80 cents,
rice 10 cents, lard 90 cents, potatoes z
cents, salt cents, soap 10 cents, sugar
90 cents. The wages paid are higher,
craftsmen receiving from 81 to 81 per
day. In the railway service ticket
agents get $50 per month, station mas
ters $50 to $50, conductors $50. Ordi-
nary laborers, cartmen and farm labor
ers receive from 40 to so cents per day.
Rents for houses Of the better class
range from $40 to 500 per month in
the towns.
@. What is the rate Of INTEREST," A.
From 10 to 10 per cent.
@. Is banking profitable? A. Very.
Salvador and Guatemala have each
three banks; Honduras, Nicaragua and
Costa Rica, two each. Their shares are
at high premium and not for sale.
q. Is business profitable? A. No.
The banks charge such high interest for
tho use of credit and shave the business
man so close that there is little or no
profit left for him.
q. How do they shave him? A.
Through the variation in the value Of
the dollar, or peso. which rises and
falls with the fluctuations Of bar silver
IN the London market. 1t is worth Oh ,
day 58 cents, the next 81 cents, tho
next 90 cents. If man bsrrows 1000
pesos for 80 days, the bankers shave off
30 to cover possible loss when repaid,
in addition to interest On asilver basis
he skins the business man alive
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-01
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 1896

III APPEARS that the country must now
depend upon our esteemed fellow-citizen,
Mr.. FRANK III. JACKSON, to save 1t in
lieu OF the Hon. HoRATIus JACK CoNLEy,
who held tho bridge at Chicago until ne
was t'ro'n down.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-01
Possibility of the Future.

london, Aug. 1.-The Graphic com
nends President Cleveland's renewed
warning that the neutrality laws must
be observed. and says: An American
annexation of Cuba being a possible
solution. IL is the more imperative that
the possible heir 10 an involuntary legacy
from Spain should exhibit no indecent
haste in precipitating settlement Of
the question.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-01

ONE explanation OF the left ha nded
figure OF History on the new silver dol
lar'certincate is that she is new woman,
and the woman Of the future ought to
be am oidextrous along with other i'm
provements.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-01

The Rhode Island Democratic leaders
can afford to endorse tho Chicago tic ket.
1t not only costs nothing, but 1t is the
only thing they will be able to give the
ticket
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-01

The Atchison Globe finds parallel to
silver delusion, as follows: ~ man who
believes barber can make wash that
will cause hair TO grow on a bald head Is
very spt to be o free-silver man."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-01
rncinr, ThcIr nnino.

Lynn, Mass. Aug. although trou-
bic was expected yesterday at Plants
shoe factory. the day closed without
anything OF a startling nature happen
ing. Last night about 5000 persons
gathered outside The factory, expecting
10 see non-union men come out. but none
appeared. Mr.. Plant has provided
LODGINGS within the factory, and the mon
will now remain inside. food being
brought IA 90 them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-01

FROM the title OF the BRYAS-sEwALL-
WILLIAMS Club OF Massac chusetts It would
appear that the Hon. GEORGE FRED has
got third place on the ticket any way.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-01

PAwTUcKET appears To have a reform
city government that knows how to re-
form. Incidentally It might be observed
that 1t is Republican city government.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-01

Many DAYS wsrk Il lost by sick
headache, caused by indigestion d
stpfnach troubles. DsWit $ Little Forly
niscrs are tho most encctive pin for over
coming such di.iiculiies.
Johnstons Phaymacv. Sv3 minister
street. Metzeers Pharmacy 231, North
Main street; Aiireds Pharmacy, sl1 EDDY
street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-01
MARRIED..

SMITH-LOGAN--In this city, July 20,
at the home of the brides mother
by the Rev. L. Il. Bartlett, Willard
A. Smith and Lottie b. Logan, all
OF this city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-01

IHE spanish army IN Cuba II still win
ming victories over sick and wounded
men in hospitals, Is stu suecessfoI In
subduing women and children
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-01
:" PRICES DOUBLED AND
WAGES DOUBLED"

go prices commodities which figured always gold would
would should all getting
Maybe But how do
We led hope that will
prices Not much They
will appecbe time bound epse between
doubling doubling finally
The doubling
vague promise 1t might happen
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-01

Any person desiring THE NEWS left
at his residence I'm any part of the city
can send his address without rcmitrancel
to this office and IL will be given to tho
newsdealer who serves papers In the
district.
Persons leaving town can have THE
NEWS mailed to them. postpaid. for 25
cents per month. tho address being
changed as often as desired.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-01
MRS. rIELDEN ANA MISS CHaoE's
School for Young Ladies' and MISSeS.
rs Greene Street
rs Greene Stree

The 18th year begins Monday. September 2tth
Location unsurpassed. nne grounds iar open air
exercise vel equipped la oratory; good worFtng
library. Pupils received a. the ago u' g ycars,
thorough preparation fot colcrs SenA Tor cir
eulats. Apply a. school feptembcf Ian ard lsth.
ron 70 10 o'clock. w1.a.u
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-01
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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-29

Pi i ass SUI tne good word along the line
on mos can De quickly cured without an
W VRfr%'l2 On by simply applying DeWitt's
SALE-DAvIs DRUG Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-29
THE TEALHERs' INSTITUTE.
1t Adjourned Thursday Afternoon. Reso-
buttons bv the Teachers.

The lecture on the tBad Boy' by
Prof. D. L. Earnest, who conducted the
teachers institute, was heard by good
crowd Thursday afternoon. Prof. Earn
est handled his subject well, and highly
entertained his hearers. The institute
was ably managed throughout, and both
Professor Earnest and the teachers are
well pleased with the work of the
session. Before adinurning the teachers
adopted the following resolutions:
Resolved, That we hereby tender our
sincere thanks to Professor Earnest for
the clear and forceful manner in
which he presented the various sub
jects to US, and we wish to assure him
that his kindly sympathy has so impress
ed us that we expect to ever hold him in
loving remembrance, and we believe
that his example will cause us to be more
sympathetic towards our pupils.
Resolved further, That we extend our
thanks to Professor Whitchard for his
courtesy and kindness during the insti-
tute work Especially do we wish to
express our gratitude to him for having
given us his aid and guidance for several
weeks in the review of the studies to be
treated in the approaching examination,
and we promise our hearty cooperation
in the performance of the onerous du-
ties which devOlve on him.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-29
HEROD HAPPENINGS.

Misses Floride Satterwhite of She'll
man, Matte D0zier, of Albany, Ollie
Crozier, of Shellman, and Salie Cook, of
Leesburg, four be utiful and accomplish
ed young ladies, spent part of last
week with Miss Lucy Hass.
Mr.. Fl. P. Dodson, of Butts county, is
on visit to Mr.. II. P. Hass. They
were both members of the 14th Ga. Regi-
ment during the war and spent together
ten months in Point Lookout prison.
They had not met before in thirty-one
years.
Mr. w. j. Carter has returned from
months stay at Indian Springs, where
he went for his health, which has not
impr we'd any,
Misses Leila and Dixie Oliver and
Florence Coxwell, of Shellman, are Wis
iting relatives in our community.
The Methodists will commence, next
Sunday, series of meetings, conducted
by Revs. tombstone and Snow.
Harris, Brim & McLain have two good
so saw gins which they will sell at half
price.
Bill Bowen has named his boy VIM.
Bryan, for the gentleman from Nebras-
ka.
Cotton is opening rapidly and several
bales will be marketed from here this
week.
Merchandise of all kinds cheaper than
ever before at Harris, Brim & McLain's.
Miss Susie Wall, of Dawson, spent last
week with the family of Mr.. j. Il. Kelly.
Miss Maggie Mcdonald, of Sumter
county, is visiting Mrs. D. 2. McLain
Mr.. Fl. 7, Loyless is still very sick.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-29
BRONWOOD BRIEFS.
What Is Going on There. Interesting News
and Personal Items.

What Is Going on There. Interesting News
and Personal Items.
On last Monday Mr.. and Mrs. S. M.
thompson gave a birthday reception in
honor of their little girl, Miss Arner.
Inc little ones present were Misses May
Ellison, Maude and Bessie Bryan, Emmie
Hill, Bessie Chappell, Lucille Geise,
Ethel Hill, Katie Oliver, lula Davidson,
Mary Wells and Emile Thompson.
Master George Hill and the writer were
the only boys present. Ice cream and
cake were served, and the bevy of sweet
little girls enjoyed the occasion.
Professor Newton Stapleton will open
the school here Monday next. Professor
otapletOn is a competent teacher, and
deserves the patronage of the entire
community.
Colonel and Mrs r. F. Crittenden, of
Shellman, spent Thursday and Friday
with Mr.. j. G. Simpson and his mother,
Mrs. A, A. Simpson.
Miss Lila Edwards, one of Elfaula's
pretty and accomplished young ladies,
is visiting friends in town.
Those who attended the barbecue Civ
en- by Hon. A. c. Hill at his home Thurs
day report it success.
Mr.. W. M. Dozier, of Quitman county,
spent Thursday and Friday with his sis
ter, Mrs. j. j. Hill.
Miss Mamie Stevens, of Putnam, is
visiting Miss Annie Clark this week.
Mr.. j. S. Wall and wife, of Geneva,
visited DR.. H. A. Wall Tuesday.
Rev. M. B. L. Binion is protracting
his meeting here this week.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-29
WHO WILL IT BE?
The POpulists to Nominate Candidate for
Congress Today.

Who will the populists nominate for
congress in the second district? Their
conven ion will meet in Albany to-day,
and the gentlemen who have been ap-
pointed to represent Terrell county in
it's deliberations are Messrs. L. NJ. Jump
er and j. D. Henry.
There will doubtless be large attend
ance, as we are informed that the pop
ulists are anxious to put upa man for the
democrats to snow under this year.
The names of Hon. John L, Sibley of
Berrien county and Hon. w. E. Smith of
Decatur are more prominently mentioned
in connection with the nomination than
any others, and it is more than probable
that the choice of the convention will fall
upon one of these gentlemen.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-29
THEY COME AND GO.
A Review of the Movements of People
You Know.

A Review OF the Movements of People
You Know.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Mercer will leave
today for Thomasville. From there
they will go to Cincinnati to spend sew
eral weeks.
Mr.. John W. Henry, former citizen
of this county, has been up from Col
guilt county visiting relatives and
friends.
Misses Fannie Jennings of the Plains
and Matte Hill r of of Cotton Dale are
visiting the Misses Jennings on Main
street.
Messrs. w. F. Locke and Theo Query
came down from the springs Monday to
spend a day or two at home.
Mr.. and Mrs.-J. q. Davis have return
ed from visit to the parents of the lat
ter in Putnam county.
Misses Ella May Wooten and Annie
Roberts visited Mrs. Il. G. Powell at
Shellm an last week.
Misses HIT and Elliott will return to
their homes at Americas and We t
Point this week.
Mayor McAllister and others came up
from Fort Gaines yesterday to see the
ball game.
Professor B. G. Adams has returned
from trip of several weeks to the
north.
Mr. j. z. Solomon is now in New
York buying Attell & Solomon's fall
stock.
Miss Ola Mabry, of Eufaula, is visiting
the family of her uncle, Mr.. Dan Ma
bry.
Mr.. R. 7. Dozier, of Coleman, is visit
ing his son, DR.. R. T. Dozier, at Sas-
ser.
Mr.. W. A. McLain left for New York
few days ago to buy goods for his firm.
Miss Paula Williford, of Parrott, was
the guest of Miss Bell last week.
Miss Bertha Solomon, of Atlanta, is
visiting relatives in the city.
Mrs. Everette, of Lumpkin, is visiting
her sister, Mrs. E. j. Harris.
Miss Mamie Statham is visiting her
brother in Sumter county.
Miss Ruby Lewis, of Columbus, is Wis
iting Miss Lucy Lowrey.
Major B. F. Brimberry was over from
Albany yesterday.
Miss Meta Gum has returned to her
home in Cuthbert.
Mr.. c. L. Mize has been to Indian
Springs.