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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-25
FROM A READER.

positive refusal to take part In the pro-
posed blockade of the principal ports
and coasts OF Greece. Indeed, ii is di-
rectly intimated that this proposition
has already been practically abandoned
By the three powers referred to, not only
because such a step is likely to force
Greece into open hostilities against
Turkey, but because the sultan. with
true Eastern cunning, has taken ad.
vantage of the blockade of Crete by the
fleets of the powers, the bombardment
OF the insurgents by foreign warships
and the assistance given to the Turks
by the foreign marines, to place himself
and his government in an entirely new
light before the populace here and else
where in the Ottoman empire. An off,
cial communque was addressed by the
Turkish government to the Turkish
newspapers and provincial officials yes
terday, representing that the course
adopted by the powers in the Cretan ques-
ton was an example of the striking sue
cess of the sultan in the Cretan ques-
tion, and clearly intimating that he has
the full support of the powers with their
fleets and armies in the repressive meas
ures which he may choose to adopt
against the Christians in his dominions.
To those acquainted with Eastern
methods the danger of this step can
hardly be over estimated. II amounts.
practically, to informing the Mussul-
mans that they have nothing to fear from
the powers IL they massacre Christians,
As the Christian powers are supporting
the sultan against his so-caled ''re-
bellious" subjects.
In the meanwhile preparations for
war on a large scale are being steadily
pushed forward, and the report of a pos
sible agreement between Greece and
Turkey on the basis of the appointment
of Prince George of Greece as high COM
missioner of Crete was followed by the
Issuing OF a special trade calling out for
active service "A battalions Of the re-
serves of the Second army corps. and
also summoning to the colors the whole
contingent or 1897 The Turks believe
that war with Greece will break out
sooner or later, and they are nursing
themselves with the belief that IL they
follow out the recommendations of tho
powers friendly to Turkey that tho
armies OF the sultan will be permitted
TO cross the Greek frontiers of Mace
donia and Eprus when the right moment
arrives and push on TO Athens, thus wip-
ing the poor little kingdom Of Greece off
Che face of the globe. This explains the
restraints put upon the Turkish COM
manders on the Greek frontier at present
under any circumstances, not even II
attacked. The whole blame for an out
break OF hostlities must be thrown upon
Greece. That is the program, and then
who can forbid the Turk from chas-
tising the little kingdom?
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-25
DEATH NOTICES.

DUNN-In this city, 2ith inst, John Dunn,
aged 20 years.
Funeral from his late residence, q Smith
field avenue, Friday, 26th inst, at $3.50 "A. m.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
DAvENPORT-In this city, oath inst. Samuel
q. Davenport, aged % years
DOYLE-In Sharon, Mass, z4th inst, Raw
mond f., son of Thomas 4. and Esther A.
Doyle formerly of Providence.
FALvEY-In this city. on the 2lth inst,
Joanna, widow of Daniel Falvey.
Funeral from her son-in-law's residence.
1l8 Ives street, Friday, the 28th inst, at 8 80
n. M Relatives and friends are invited to
attend.
Boston and Worcester papers please copy.
FREEI.-Tn this city, on the oath inst, Charles
son of John j. and Catherine Nj. Freel,
aged years and months.
HOPKINS-In Glocester, on the 23d inst,
Thomas Hopkins, aged o. years.
Funeral fro.l lns late residence, Friday, the
26th inst, at II o'clock. Relatives and friends
are invited TO attend.
LAvIN-In Drownvlle, on 23d inst, John La
Funeral Friday, 10Th inst, at $50 a. m,
from his late residence Drownville, Il /.
MILEs-In this city, on the 2lth inst. Emily
Miles, wife of stephen II. Miles, aged 81
Funeral Friday. the 26th inst. at 2 o'clock,
at 2 Iippitt street. Relatives and friends
arc invited to attend.
McDERMOTT-In this city, ON the cath inst,
Bessie McDcrmott, aged vi years.
Funeral from the residence OF her daughter,
Mrs. Henry II. Evans, 2Ss Broadway, Friday,
a0th inst, nt oiO n m. Relatives and friends
are invited To attend
MAHER-In Johnston, tho Path inst, Joseph
inc, daughter of Michael j. and Mary j.
Mahcr.
Funeral from her pare nts' residence. S2
Oliver street, saturday, the g,th inst, nt 30
o'clock. Relatives and friends are invited TO
attend Burial at Woonsocket.
WoOnsockct papers please copy.
McCAFFREY-In this city, ON tho 2ith inst.
Henry McCafrey. aged - years.
Funeral Friday. at I'D n. m, from his late
residence. ial O'Connell street Relatives and
friends are invited To attend.
MOSHER-In this city, on the cd inst, Fios-
sic w.. daughter of William W. and Ella
M. Mosher. aged II years
Funeral from her parents residence, ~
Wesleyan avcnnc. Friday, NJ y. I'M. Rela-
tivcs and friends are invited to attend.
Burial private.
RAY--In this citv, on th 2ld inst, John T., ell
dcst SON of Robert Ray, aged R years
Prayer NJ his unclc's residence EN Hyat
street. saturday, 2sth inst. at D. m. Funeral
sorviccs to be held az the Church OF the Mes.
siah corner Westminster ANA Troy streets,
Saturday, at ? 10 y. ~. Rclntivcs and friends
are invited 90 attend.
RoosF-In Washington, ID. C., 29d inst.r
william =. koo-c.
Funeral Friday. 18th inst, nj o'clock
y. m. nj Washington. ID. &.
TAFT-In salem. Mass. cath inst, Nathan
Taft Of Providence, X. l., aged 81 years
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-25
BETWEEN FIRES.
Greece Contends With
Powers and Sultan.
Concert of European Nations
May be Destroyed.
Impression Given Turkish Army
that Europe Is Behind II.

london, March 25.-The Times cor
respondent at Athens says that all kinds
of rumors are current there as TO the ex-
pected rupture of the European concert.
The danger OF delaying a definite solu-
tion of the crisis increases daily. The
Crown Prince Constantine is expected
to start i'm a few days for the Greek
camp at Larissa, and the risk Of seri-
Gus outbreak is becoming more and more
intense.
The report OF the conflict between the
Turks and Greek volunteers at Arta has
been officially confirmed Other incl
dents of the same character must be
expected. Neither Greece nor Crete has
benefited much in the past by com
pliance with European behests. and un-
less some visible proof is given of the
complete abolition of Turkish rule in
Crete the country will not be satisfied.
1t is alleged that the reserves VIII re-
fuse to come out on future occasion
unless satisfaction is obtained now for
Greek sacrifices.
The Ephemeris, which is obviously
inspired by the court, confirms the state
ment that the sultan offered to allow
Prince George to administer Crete in
return for the payment of tribute to
the porte, but that the powers stopped
the negotiations. 1t is believed that
Germany and Austria did their utmost
to prevent such friendly arrangement
being carried out.
The war correspondent OF The Times,
now on the Macedonia frontier, says that
in his opinion the Greek army is not yet
ready TO take any decisive steps. The
officers must first drill the raw levies
and organize an efficient transport SER
vice. But he adds that the appearance
of things along the frontier is in the
highest degree warilke. Every possible
post Ia held, and all the roads are pa
trolled by cavalry.
1t is now believed In official circles that
the powers will shortly enforce coercive
note has been addressed TO the govern
ment demanding the recall of the Greek
troops from the frontier End threaten
ing that in the event OF the refusal OF
Greece to comply with this demand the
powers will blockade the Greek ports
near the frontier.
The Greek government is about TO ad-
dress another protest 10 the powers
against the blockade of the island OF
Crete. and formal repudation of all
responsibility for any consequences to
which IL may give rise. The newspapers
which represent the ministerial opposi-
tion I'm the boule denounce the proposal
OF autonomy under Prince George as a
betrayal of Hellenic interests.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-25

Tho railroad men appear to bc quite as
divided in opinion as TO what the result
Of the supreme Court anti-Iool decision
is To he as have been the eminent jurists
in giving "A decision all along the line up
TO the highest court. Indeed, the Supreme
Court divides I'm its decision, five TO
four, but of course the decision is as
sound as If it were unanimous.
The case specifically decided, as we un-
derstand It, was brought under the SO
called sherman antitrust law by the
United States as complainant against the
Trans-Mssouri FreightAssociation to have
dissolved an agreement existing between
some twenty railroad companies for
maintaining rates and mutual protec-
ton" The charge was that the signers Of
the agreement were engaged in unlawful
combination and conspiracy of great in
jury to the common good and To the well
fare of the people of the United States. 4"
The United States Circuit Court of the
District of Kansas, dismissed the COM
plaint the Circuit Court of Appeals for the
Kanses circuit sustained this decision and
now the Supreme Court has ovcrruled
both the lower courts by n majority of
one. In its process through these courts,
ten judges have given an opinion favor
able To the Association and six i'm favor
of the bill for its dissolving. The first bill
was filed at the beginning of 1892.
Already we learn that companies in the
various freight and traffic associations are
sending notice of withdrawal and a
general broaking away from the agree
ments is looked for. What will follow the
dissolution is yet matter of guess work,
but cut rates are naturally anticipated as
In order. These may reach ruinous
point. That tho mass of the people and
general business will escape being affected
by the disastrous results TO the railroads
from the kind of competition that is
threatened is not likely since tho railroad
business constitutes about one fifth of the
total business of tho country and its in
terests have corresponding bearing and
influence on all other interests of what
ever Kind or nature.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-25

We haven't heard that any of the detec-
tives, so thick about town just now, have
been held up yet. Perhaps they are not
sufficiently disguised TO delude the willy
footpad as TO their real and terrifying
nature. 1t takes good deal of histrionic
talent to saunter out of policeman's IS
uniform and into civilian dress and put
on the air of being worth million and
only enjoying stroll about the boule-
wards for your health at o'clock in the
morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-25
Neighborh00d Notes.
The lion is the beast TO fight;
be leaps along the plain.
And IL you run with all your might,
He runs with all his name"

He runs with all his name"
Quartermaster- General Charles r. Dennis
has secured room No Ia, third floor of
Phenix building, for headquarters of the Ma
val Reserves and for officers Of the Providence
division, and prettily furnished 1t. Keys will
be furnished officers. The drill hall and room
of old Company f, Second Regiment, will be
lighted Wednesday evenings for use of the di-
vision.
A large number OF the eyoung people in this
city are rehearsing regularly for the presenta-
tion of 'Pinafore," which is to be given at
the Columbia Theater under the direction {
Madame Baretta Morgan next month. And
on the fifth of next month the local pupils of
Mr.. Fred Gardiner win present "Mikado" at
the same theater.
Mr.. Lewis Anthony, of Greene, Anthony e.
Co.. has so far recovered from his illness as to
be able to return to work.
Saunderstown party whist club, members
OF which make IL practice 10 spend at least
q part of each summer together at Saunders
town, are being entertained at the residence
of Mrs. Morgan ON Franklin street.
Captain George II. Petts. who was formerly
the commissioner Of street signs and mum.
bers, is now the active head OF the Cuban
American Junta.
Miss Jerrine Stellar has just returned from
a visit to relatives in Richmond, Va.
The dumping grounds in front OF the Nor
nal School and State Capitol have been
closed, an bumpers must now look further.
Professor J. Irving Manatt, professor of
Greek at Brown University, has written
very interesting book called the "Mycenaean
Age" The book is a large volume, uniform
with Lanciani's Rome" and published by
Eoughton, Mifln g. Co. The publishers speak
of IL in very high terms "A book OF great
value ana beauty, appealing very strongly to
the scholar, archaeologist, artist and student
of history, indeed. to all intelligent readers,
a book which takes rank in value and noble
beauty with the works of schlierman and Lam
ciana.
The candidates for the Providence High
School athletic team are training under the
direction of Mr.. Rowland in the High School
gymnasium. Practice consists of dumb bell
work, sprinting and relay races. They ex-
pcct to be out of doors in a week or two.
Tuesday afternoon Walter Thurber. stone
setter at Henry Kirby a. Co.'S, jewellers, Har-
rison street, badly crushed one Of his fingers
in press
The haberdashers are showing almost start
ling changes in fancy shrtings from last
seasons styles, not alone I'm the nature of dc.
signs but also in the way of coloring. Checks
and plaids are shown in almost endless va
riety and color combinations. IL s marvellous
with what artistic effect some of the most
daring color combinations in shirtings have
been made. Almost every color OF the rain
bow has been used and the men this summer
will look like walking spectroscopes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-25

OF course, except for the protective foa-
lures we would all wish that there would
need be no tariff bill. A tariff bill means
taxes and nobody likes taxes too well.
But taxes must be laid, just the same
and there is no more likelihood that a
tariff bill can bc framed to suit MS all
than that the municipal assessors can
succeed i'm their attempt to make every.
body happy while drawing on us accord.
ing to our reputcd means.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-25

The New London Board OF Trade is dis
playing an admirable energy to secure the
Harvard Yale Cornell race for the Thames
and inviting inducements are offered
TO the respective colleges But IL is be.
lisved that Poughkccpsie will get the col
lcgc aquatics this year. The water Of the
Hudson Is not nearly so reliable as that
OF the Thames, as ensuring smoothness,
but it is said that the Thames eel grass
makes thrce-crcw race particularly
hazardous.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-25
Thrown From His Team.

Hugh Coylc, driver for Newell g.
Co, was quite badly injured on Prospect
street late yesterday afternoon, by being
thrown from his team. Coyle was COM
ing down Prospect street and the load
was much HEAVIER than the horse could
hold. so Coyle turned the horse toward
the sidewalk, tipping the wagon over
over Coylc's body. He was taken TO his
home, ISL South Main street and attended
lIy DIR. Duffcy who thinks that his patient
will 10 out I'm few days
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-25

If You have ever scen child in the agony of
croup Won can appreciate the gratitude of the
mothers who know that one Minute Cough
Cure relieves their little ones as quickly as II
l. administered. Many homes in this city are
never without ~
Joseph :. Johnston's Pharmacy, 500 West
Minister street: Mctzgcr's Pharmacy, go
North Main street. Alfred's Pharmacy, II
EDDY street; Joseph Driver, Riverside Phar-
macy, 50 Manton avenue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-25

The burglar alarm in Governor Lippitt's S
residence behaved itself admirably when
II came TO the actual test Of tho burglar.
The bell rang with the viciousness Of n
Connecticut alarm clock going off in the
middle Of your beauty sleep and the
lights went up all over tho house. OF
course under such circumstances Of pub
licity the burglars fed. The question
arises why cannot our clever electricians
carry their alarm devices further 30 set of
st the touch Of tho burglar secondary
battery that will rake the marauders furr
and aft and deliver them thence right
into the hands Of slcuth disguised A. an
everyday citizcn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-25

The Torrey Bankruptcy bill is up In the
Senate again and is along so far as to be
made unfinished business, which speak
ing not by the book, is what the bill has
been for good many years now. 1t will
go through some day, however, because tho
right thing always prevails even IL 1t does
often require lots Of time to do it.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-25

So far the spring campaign has proceeded
as quietly as though all the parties were
prohibition parties and accordingly no
body expected to be elected.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-25

Young Carter II. Harrison appears to
have the advantage so long enjoyed by
his father in that he has the opposition
Of every newspaper In Chicago In his can
didacy for the mayoralty.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-25

Complaint is made that the adherents
of Democratic tariff in Congress are
without leader of any size or distinction
but it is safe to say that the leadership is
all the lost cause warrants.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-25
THE CRAFTY SULTAN.
He Takes Advantage of Powers Actions
TO Strengthen His Position.

Constantinople. March 25.-It is gener-
oily believed that If fresh outbreaks oc-
cur public opinion I'm Great Britain.
France and Italy will compel the gov
ernments OF the countries mentioned 10
change entirely their attitude on the
Cretan question. not only toward Crete.
but in regard to Greece. which might
mean the lifting Of the blockade. so far
as those powers are concerned. and their
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-25

Tho Hon. Nelson Dingley knows exactly
what no is talking about and what he
yays In tariff matters may be implicitly
depended upon to go.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-25

The statement that fourteen suspicious
characters were arrested about town last
night illustrates the recent laxity and
falling off in the prestige of the police
department in that suspicious characters
should have accumulated in any such
numbers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-25
The Hon. Sam Allen is perhaps no,
without honor save In East Greenwich.

That Florida panther now knows what
it is like to run up against n Pennsylvania
politician.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-25
AM ERIcAN MECHANICS.

State Council Secretary. Charles W. Litteil
633 Westminster street.
NARRAoANsETI-H Westminster street.
UNIoN-767 Westminster street.
RHODE IsLAsD-2i0 Westminster street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-25
SECRET SOCIETIES,
Orders that Meet this Evening.
ODD FELLOWS.

Grand Secretary. W. H. 7. Mosiey. o. Wsy.
bosset street. Telephone b62.
EAoLE-Odd Fellows Hall, 81 weybosset ri.
vRANKLIN- Fellows Hail. W wsy bcssst
street.
AAYFLowKR - Valentine Hall. $50 Vest.
minister street.
6wARTs-o6 Westminster street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-25
KNIGHTS OF pYrHIAs

Grand Keeper OF Records and Seal, william
a. Wilson. Room 545. Butler Exchange
Telephone 1855
ELMwooD-Elmwood avenue. corner Potter's
avenue.
ST. GEoR0K--74 Eddy street.
er. ELMo-s05 Eddy street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-25

THURSDAY, MARCH a5, 1897.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-05-03
Watering CARLYLE.

A lady was one day approaching the
modest home of the Carlylcs in Cheyne
Walk, says Harper's Bazaar. Poor, long
suffering Jeannie Welsh Carlyle, up in the
balcony, looked down at her. "Oh. do"
she called out, 'come in! Mary Ann and
are so tired of watering Carlylep' The
lady entered and was escorted to the little
garden at the back of the house. There
1t was hot day-sat the great man, in a
pool of water. For hours the two devoted
women had been taking turns in deluging
the flagstOnes around him by means Of a
large watering pot. He was very particu-
lar that not u drop should touch his sacred
person, which no doubt doubled the diff
Guilty Of the operation. The same author
ity relates that Mrs. Carlyle had dog
which she loved. But it would come in
with dirty feet, and the splenetic philoso-
pher objected. No one was willing to wash
the creature, yet he had to he cleaned
somehow. Finally there was an arrange
ment made with u local laundress, and she
washed him every week, sending him home
In basket with the clean clothes
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-05-03

At last he held the beautiful hand that
he had 20 often seen In his dreams; the
hand which only an hour ago he thought
would never be his; the hand, all covered
with diamonds, dazzling in their number
and brilliancy, which had always seemed
far beyond his reach. Small wonder is 10
that his cheek flushed and thrill of de-
licious excitement ran through him. With
only the greatest effort was he able to re-
strain expressions Of delight. He knew
that such restraint was necessary; that, in
fact, it would be wise even TO look bored,
30 he brought TO bear on his emotions all
,he power Of his will, and, looking up from
The lovely hand, he gave q fair imitation
VI a yawn, and placing two chips on the
table said, "Yes, guess I'll come In, just
10 keep things going"
And when he had raked in the biggest
pot Of the evening he exhibited the bcauti
ful hand TO his friends. IL consisted Of
straight flush Of diamonds. York
Journal
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-05-03
A Novel international Luncheon.

For an international luncheon the name
cards might be adorned with a map
sketched with pen and ink, and also by a
drawing of the national flower of the coun-
try represented. If one is SO fortunate as
to be able to use water colors, the cards
can be made most attractive. Each card
should contain some question which the
one at whose plato 1t is will read and an
swer, or, II unable to answer, will present
to the company for general discussion.
For example, under the map of Venezuela
may be written, "When and how did Eng
land first acquire territory hereP" and on
the map Of France the question, "why did
Napoleon antedate the actual time of his
birthY" Questions In regard to the people,
flora or fauna Of q country may be pro-
pounded IL desired, and the clever hostess
will soc that the cards are distributed 40
that the knowledge and talents Of each of
her guests may be shown to the greatest
advantage The idea can be developed
still further by having foods from the
various countries represented, for instan noe,
" French peas, Cuban sugar, ""Spanish
olives" and "Swiss cheese. Ladies'
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