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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-05
THE "BOwERYs" OPPORTUNITY

1t Is an open secret that owing to the
earnest protest of SO many prominent
real estate owners on Washington street
and the adjoining streets from Eddy ia
Walker street, that the Board OF License
Commissioners have not renewed any IL
censes, and that since Thursday, April
30, expired no person is legally qualified
to sell liquor there.
This location has before IL brilliant
future, but it never can be realized until
radical changes are completed. The
present rents on Westminster street are
so high that many desirable tenants ara
not disposed TO take the business chances
there, and Washington street, now
widened, can easily be utilized into
second Westminster. But the whole char
acter and reputation OF the entire
locality must be completely wiped out
first. The people OF this town are
hS"itiy IA pyihphtuy Win the good
work now begun, and with a firm
hold by the police to break up the nu-
merous boarding houses, exclusively for
women, in this section, a material point
will be gained. The most serious diff
Guilty to contend against will probably be
found in the willingness OF property
owners to allow their properties to be
utilized for offensive purposes solely on
account of excessive income from 1t. On
account OF these incomes some of the
owners may neither make improvements
themselves, nor sell or lease the properties
to others to improve. Reputable business
cannot flourish amid such surroundings
as exist in the "Bowery' district, but a
hint TO the License ommissioners to
keep stiff backbone, aud public support
of the present workers ought eventually
change 1t to an important business
street Of great value to the whole town.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-05
The SNYDER Poisoning Case.

Port Jervis. n. Y. May 5.-Sealed ver-
diets were rendered yesterday by the
coroner's jury in the case OF Mr. and
Mrs. Snyder, and in connection with
whose death Mrs. Martha Whitaker
their daughter. was placed under ar
rest. The verdict rendered in the case
of Mrs Snyder Is: THAT Mrs. Frances
Snyder came to her death by arsenical
poisoning. the poison administered by
some persons, and suspicion points to
Mrs Martha Whitaker" The verdict
In the case OF Mr.. Snyder is: THAT
deceased came TO his death from arsenic,
the poison being taken accidentally, or
administered by some one unknown to
the jury" Mrs. Whitaker has been
held for the grand jury which meets In
June
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-05

was moro intelligibls TO her than to .
foreigner, for very good reasons.
FOR instance, when an actor made Q
temperance. twisting and turping and
falling and squirming on the stage, she
knew hat 10 be sign that he or she
was to be killed in that act. When an ac-
tor came leaping and curveting upon the
stage she knew thft this meant ne was on
horseback; aud whenever sn actor bent
down feather in his cap and tickled
his face with II, she said: "Hi yah Now
he Is thinking. Ho is rejecting what 1t
Is best 10 do. From Little Fairy's
Constancy." by Julian Ralph, In Harpsr's
Magazine for Nav.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-05
ROBINsON's WORD
Not Exactly Trustworthy. According TO
B0ers' Way OF Thinking.

Cape Town. May 5.--A long, tele-
graphic spondence. between Sir
Hercules Robinson. DR. W. J. Leyds. sec.
retary OF state of the Transvaal. and
Sir Jacobus A. De Wett British agen;
at Pretoria. dated April 20 10 April 30
has been published. In brief. II shows
the extreme disquletude prevailing in
the Transvaal al the time in regard tq
the alleged massing OF British troops on
the western border OF the Transvaal re
public, or I'm the vicinity OF Mafeking
1t appears that Presldent Kruger was
not inclined 10 accept the assurance o.
Sir Hercules Robinson that the gather
Ing was not one OF hostile intent, and
that the ,roops were not being held at
Mafeking, bat were being started as
promptly as possible for Buluwayo and
elsewhere
Sir Jacobus A. Dc Nett finally pro-
posed, with the approval OF President
Kruger, the sending OF "a Joint commits
IN OF Beers and Englishnlen to In
quire into the reported gathering OF
British troops at iafeklng. To this. Sir
Hercules Robinson replied that he
trusted he would have no more such
"preDOstar"'-g nrODNSale"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-05

Boston, May 5.--In the house the act
Ing governors veto OF the Lowell church
bill was sustained-l6 60 100 The house
~ 10 o. voted 10 reconsider rejection OF
the bill authorizing the city OF Boston 90
construct new house OF correction or
reformatory. The house adopted. with
out debate, the order requiring from the
civil service commission n statement
showing what preference. under exist
ing laws. Is given Co veterans of the late
war I'm the matter OF appointments 60
public Office. The resolve providing for
an Investigation OF tho subject OF venti-
lntion OF railroad and street railway cars
by the railroad commissioners was
PASSED Go he ongroesed. as was the hili
authorizing tho Fan River iron Works
company C. Increase It's. capital stock
from $1,000, 900 to q, 1000, 900.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-05

THE death OF JOHN ADDISON COLEMAN
takes from us man OF splendid attain
ments, admirable spirit.and sturdy char
acter. Ho was born to all the honesty,
acuteaess, aggressiveness and humor OF
the typical Ysnkee, and while wide
travel, variety Of occupation and the ups
and downs OF singularly active life.
rounded and broadened him, his native
chsracteristics were only more happily
punctuated thereby. lie was an Amerl.
can to the backbone and although he
never sought political Office and found an
interest in politics only because 1t wes
the medium fer expressing his eitizea-
ship, Mr.. COLEMAN wss staunch and
aggressive Republican and sturdy sup
porter Of the principles and policies OF
the Rcputlican party, and ne became
recognized abroad AZ well as at home ss
IN sushoriiy on the tariff and the trade
and commercial interests Of his country.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-05

JoHS T. BLoDoETT, Esq, member of
the Board Of canvassers and Registration
for the city OF Providence, presented to
the Assembly committee that is consider
ing the returning board and salary rails
ing amendments, a most able argument,
setting forth ununswerably the right and
authority OF the Stats to fix the salaries
OF members OF such a board and cause
the city to pay the same
We, Yesterday, were at pains TO print
In full the able, Interesting and inform.
ing address because we believed II to be
valuable in lseul way, and that It was
excellent stun FOR the consideration OF
certain Rhode Island methods and of the
relations existing between the town or
chartered community and the central
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-05

government as to which Information
actual examples are cited. While we
are not legally versed we guess that the
argument advanced will hold and be gen.
orally accepted.
The supreme authority OF the State
government over every patch and corner
OF Its territory is usually not denied.
At the same time our institutions de-
mand that local option shall prevail in SO
far as the interests OF the State are not
directly or seriously affected. The power
of the state should be used for the pro-
lection of the rights and interests OF the
respective communities and of the people
resident in them rather than to impose
legislation upon them without being
asked for 1t under the plea OF promoting
such rights and interests. A town or City
Council may ask for legislation that the
Assembly may not sec fit to grant, but
the Assembly should be chary of making
legislation that the community TO which
1t specifically applies has not asked for
or has signifed tnat it DOES not want. In
the words of familiar quotation: sit
is excellent to have the strength OF a
giant, but tyrannous to use it like a
giant"
In this particular matter the members
OF the Board of Canvassers have asked for
an increase of salary. and the State IN all
probability has a legal right TO grant
their request. Perhaps, too, the increase
asked for is justified by the work that the
Board has to do. But neither the City
Council of the city OF Providence nor any
part OF the public has recognized such a
claim or made any request OF the Assem-
bly, that the salaries be increased. II the
labors OF the Board are thus not properly
recognized that is unfortunate. IL would
appear that so far as the fee system adds
monies SO received should be turned into
the city treasury and, If it is due the
board, should be made up by an increase
OF salary. And perhaps the board would
even then not be fairly and reasonably
compensated for the work it does. That is
a subject for full consideration and dis
cussion. But, as a matter of fact, the
City Council has declined to increase the
salaries and whether the Council is Just
or unjust in this matter the Legislature,
whatever its supremacy or its legal au-
thority. or even its actual practice in
specific Instances, would better keep it's
hands off, unless 1t chooses TO let the bars
down to endless complications that are
possible from the not too sharply defined
relations between. the central authority
and local option.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-05

THE Newport News observed its fftieth
anniversary yesterday with handsome
sixteen-page issue, devoted to a sketch OF
State, city and self for the half-century,
handsomely printed and illustrated with
some of the best specimens OF newspaper
art work we have ever seen. The News is
to be congratulated on its birthday and
Its birthday issue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-05

To II

Worcesto~, Mass, Nay 5.-rrofessors
Milton i. Higgins and George !. Alden
who have been connected with the
Worcester Polytechnic Institute since its
establishment. Is years ago. have re-
signed, to take effect July !. Itisuueer.
stood their resignation have been caused
by the decision OF the trustees 90 aban-
con the commercial feature connected
with the Washburn machine shop of the
institution. In future none OF the PROD
ucts of the shons viii be sold
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-05

New Bedford. Mass. May 5.-Schooner
Alicia ID. Crosby has cleared for Cape
Breton, n. s.. to take cargo OF coal for
New England ports. It Is understood
that several vessels VIII go there 10 get
coal, indicating n movement on foot to
bring Cape Breton coal into competl-
tion with PENNSYLVANIA cnnI
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-05

Block Island. n. l., May 5.--Sloop Cas-
fia, Captain Thomas. was run down on
the fishing banks. seven miles of shore.
yesterday. b. q barge In tow of tug
Eagle. There was "A thick fog at the
time. The sloop Cassia was badly dam
aged. and was towcd In by schooner
Earle and Ncttic
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-05

THE spaniards want 1t to rain at home
where there is a dreadful drought, and
they don't want it to rain in Cuba, where
1t viii interfere with military operations.
The Spanish weather bureau must needs
proceed cautiously.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-05

Is-it possible that there is fatality as
sociated with Maine statesmansbip that
permits the statesmen to become the most
distinguished men in the country only to
deny to them tbo chiefest honor Of dis
tinction?
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-05

Washington. May 1.-THE case OF WILL
lam Graves OF New York, who applied
to Judge Cole OF the district supreme
court for a manramus to compel Secrc-
tary Carlisle to award him several mill
ions of the bonds of the recent issue. was
discontinued yesterday, on motion of
Graves.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-05
Armor rrlro. cnme nnmn.

Washington. May 5.--A close caIcuia-
ton made az the navy department shows
that upon the basis of tho bids OF last
saturday, the armor for The hattleships
kcarsarGe and Kentucky r. offered 10
the government at SGi 2 ten less than
tLs present cesi e s'w!iSs amer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-05

IT is Democratic national committee
man from Vermont who declares that the
Democrats OF bis State viii not bolt a
free silver platform. And yet, we are as
sured. that the Democracy is in no danger
of becoming free silver party.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-05

= IT appears to be quite likely that at the
best the Democratic national platform
will only be In the nature OF gold brick
"a thin layer of gold over stable block
OF the baser metal
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-05

RUSSELL 10 the man for the occasion.
The "occasion" referred to is a very deep
hole in the ground.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-05

A NUMBER of influential Democrats
seem moved to regard BILLY RUSSELL
highly cs candidate because OF the rea-
sonable certainty that he will not be
President.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-05

THE last spark of romance and heroism
associated with the Jam eson raid has
been snuffed out and poet laureate AUSTIN
Is perhaps as shalt sorry" as he was
wrong.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-05

OUR contemporary, the Weekly Journal,
OF Central Falls is serving its readers with
industrial truths and tariff arguments that
ought to be especially appreciated in the
busy Blackstone valley.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-05
TUESDAY, MAY g, 1896.

THE Kingston school ought to be
placed at once in charge of the State
Board OF Education and not be longer
left to be run by reckless president who
Is subject only to lgurehead board OF
.usnagers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-05
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-05

The "Storv OF an Amateur Revolution
by a Johannesburg resident from tn,
Fortnightly Review is timely and in
forming article in the current Littell's
Living Age.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-05

The cover of The Cosmopolitan in
graced by a new girl In a miniature set
ting and is gay with pictures, as usual.
Mr.. A. G.. ChatEeld-Taylor tells us Of
"Seviie the Fair" Beatrice Uarradan
contributes a story from her Californ Ia
experiences, Frank X. stockton tells
get one more capital story, the dangers
OF high buildings and physical train ing
al the Universities are timely studies
and the recollection OF the woeful Phoe-
nix Park tragedy Is, as IL ever will be,
mighty interesting reading.
The customary attractively seasona BILE
flavor pervadss the ladies' Home Joarnal
for May. Among the more conspicuous
features In this direction, aside from the
dainty cover, which gives a suggestion OF
having been touched with the brush OF a
wnter-colorist, IL drawing by w. Hamil.
ton Gibson, illustrating Frank Dempster
shermau's poem, Goods Miracle of
May Kate Greenway contributes n page
OF her wipsome little people to illustrate
a poem, "In Springlim 10y Laura n.
Richards, while photographs lend a
pictorial interest 10 an article, "From
Laurel to Aster," in which Nancy Mann
Waddle tells of the beauties OF the wild
flowers OF spring and summer. Among the
leading art tlcles arc ex-President Harri-
sons paper on ssThis Country of Ours.n
aud Dr. Parkhurst's papcr on "Shall We
send Our hoy to College," Editor Box
considers the decliDe OF the "women's
enlarged opportunities" movement; sug-
gests a change In girls school commence
incnt exercises, and urges men TO make
proyision for those dependent upon
Then, advocating life insurance. A dis
criptiye article by John Gilmer speed on
"Running q. Train at Night is an inter-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-05

song, "Just Tell Them That You Saw
Me-" has been made by Theodore +.
Morse. the well-known composer, aud
appears in the May numbe of Ev'ry
Month. The song has reached wide pop
ularity and was first published in one OF
the earlier numbers OF the magazine.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-05-02

for public office IN this state. Other
editors, in of seasons, have taken up the
cry. Now that the campaign is on will
Mr.. Sedgewick prosecute the good work?
Will the other editors who talked fear
lessly but few months back have the
courage to voice their honest convictions
now? Will the republican newspapers
Of the state say a word now in disap.
prevail Of the candidacy Of such men as
McColl and in advocacy of bigger men
for the states big offices?
THE EDITOR.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-05-02
MRS. PYLE'S RESTAURANT.

Mrs. Pyle, having purchased the
Model restaurant in the Salisbury
block, Twelfth and NJ streets. hereto
fore conducted by Mr.. Scott. is giving
her undivided attention to the work Of
making this the most popular restau-
rant in the city. Mrs. Pyle has most
desirable class of customers, and the
patronage is steadily increasingly 1t
easy of access from the business ponots
Of the city AMI the appointments and
service are all that could be desired
Table board by the week, 81; til ket good
for q meals, $3.50.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-05-02

For the best soda water. ices and
candy, bon bons. ETC., THE COURIER
recommends Frank NJ Rector. 1911 o
street.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-05-02

The very best OF everything in the
drug, stationery and notion line, loves
prices, at Roy's.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-05-02

Drop in and be refreshed at our soda
water fountain. Frank NJ. Rector, 12ll
D street. fresh candy.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-05-02

Empress Josephine toilet prep aration
face bleach, face tonic, hair tonic, tc.
at Kleinkauf & Grimes, III North 18th
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-05-02
THE COURIER.

tics may do for county Offices, but it is
altogether out Of place In the selection
Ofcandidates for state Office S. particularly
that OF governor. What claim has Mr..
McColl on the Office OF governor? Is he
a man versed in public affairs? Has he
any pretensions to craftsmanship! Has
he ever rendered any service to the state
or the people Of Nebraska? Has he ever
made public utterance that anybody
can remember? Has he ever written
letter that anybody ever saw! Has he
ever attempted to make the simplest
kind Of a public speech? Has he rep.
utation for patriotism! Has anybody
ever accused him OF being an able man?
Who will answer these questions? Is it
not a fact that this pleasant man who
aspires to be governor Of Nebraska is
utterly lacking in everything that should
give him a claim to the office? Is it not
fact that he is conspicuous only for his
mediocrity? And have things reached
such a point tn this state that the re.
publican party must pass by thousand
ADLER, worthier men, to take up a man
like McColl and heap it's highest honors
upon him!
The governor Of Nebraska has to
consider acts Of the legislature. Will
any one contend that Mr.. McColl is in
any manner fitted to pass on questions Of
legislation? The governor OF Nebras-
ka has to make important appointments.
Will any one contend that Mr.. McColl
is in any way adapted for this great
responsibility? The governor Of Ne
braska AS the head Of the state, is called
up to preside over great public cere-
monies, etc, etc. Will anyone contend
that Mr. McColl Is able to properly
preside over anything? The Trans
Mississippi exposition to be held in
1898, is practically assured. 1t will be
a great national event. Governors Of
SsosSo ouu pioooDiy thC PiCoiuCht VI
the United States, and other prominent
people will attend. The governor OF
Nebraska will be called upon to re-
ceive and welcome these visitors and to
take leding part in promoting the sue
cess Of the exposition. Imagine Gov
ernor McColl delivering an address Ut
welcome to President Mckinley before
an audience Of 10000 people! 1t would
be an inspiring spectacle, wouldn't it?
Will any one contend that Mr.. McColl
would be anything other than miser-
able failure at the Trans Mississippi ex-
position? Does it not seem that there
is an element OF impertinence in such
men as McColl and Majors forcing them
selves as candidates for such an Office as
governor?
Mr.. Sedgewick, the former secretary
OF the republican state central commit
tee, has used up columns OF good space
in his newspaper demanding better men
<FFTO
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-05-02

bread" is until you have made it OF
Shogo" flour.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-05-02

Don't make up your mind on bicycle
before seeing the makes handled by
Billmeyer & Sadler, lI33-35 II street
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-05-02

Do you eat candy? Do you ever make
a present of fine box Of candy? Ex-
anime the fresh stock at Frank NJ. Rec
tors. 1911 D street. Ice cream parlors,
cream and ices in all fiavors.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-05-02

Rector's, 12ll o street, is the place to
go warm evenings for coolings drinks or
ices. G. W. Hollowbush, formerly Of
Sutton & Hollowbush, may be found
at Rectors.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-05-02

We make all our candy, bon bons. etc.
Frank NJ. Rector, 12l1 D street.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-05-02

Mr.. Sedgewick, the former secretary
Of the republican state central commit
tee, has used up columns Of good space
in his newspaper demanding better men
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-05-02
Columbus Special B

Don't fail to see it. The wonder OF the world
at Be-
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-05-02

11:B:8-30 M. st
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-12-12

We do not like to call names.
but there are plenty of good Cali
fOrnians whose names might be
suggested for positions in Mr.. Nc
Kinley's cabinet previous to that
of VI. II. De Young. The fact that
a man has money and a powerful
newspaper isn't everything. y
good record in early life and solid
character of a man ought to have
some consideration.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-12-12

The Hawaiian luncheon and tea Civ
en- by Mrs. James NJ. Goewey, at her
residence, 300 Page street, Friday after
noon. was a novel and delightful affair,
says the S. F. Examiner. The hostess.
who was born in Honolulu, entertained
eight lady friends, who were also Ha-
waiians, and in the afternoon received
about fifty ladies. who had at different
times visited the islands. The decora-
tions were in harmony with the affair,
and for each guest there was a lei, Or
floral crown which the ladies placed
on their heads There was Hawaiian
music during the luncheon, and also in
the parlors during the tea. RecitatiOns
were given by Mrs. Frances EdgertOn,
and vocal selections by Mrs. Dennis
Spencer, and Mrs. Frank Sumner
Those at the luncheon were Mrs.
Robrow, Miss Gray, Mrs. w. T. Barton,
Mrs w. H Bailey, Mrs. Dennis Spencer,
Mrs. L. S. Spencer, Mrs. GOewey, and
Miss Goewey.
The guests at the tea were Mrs. J.
Hopper Miss Hopper, Miss Walter
Prick, Miss F'rick, Miss Mary AleXan-
der, Miss Emily Baldwin of Alameda,
Mrs Homer S. King, Mrs. Frances Ed
gerton, the Misses GOewey, Mrs. John
Spruance, Mrs Frank Sumner, Mrs.
Mary w. Rice, Mrs. w. D. Alexander,
Mrs. Alexander, Mrs. John F. Merrill,
Mrs. Charles Bailey, Miss Irwin, Mrs.
Henry Wetherbee, Miss Emily Kirke
terp, Mrs. Henry Mackie, Mrs. Clark
w. Croker, Mrs. Dudley Bates, Miss
Bates, Mrs. Banning, Mrs. A Arm
strong, Mrs. P. H. Weaver, the Misses
Hartwell Mrs. S. Wilcox, Mrs. c. K.
Clarke of Berkeley, Mrs. Theodore
Muntte, Miss Mary D.Bates, Miss Bates,
Miss Kate Beaver, Mrs. S. F. Alexander
and Mrs. G.. T. Mills.