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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-13

Alcohol in the arts, the phrase, has be-
come by word of tariff discussion 1t
bobs up whenever the tariff is under con-
sideration and was about the first thing
heard from when hearings were begun on
the Dingley schedules.
AS matter of fact the taxing or non
taxing of alcohol in the arts is highly
important matter for consideration. Hun
dreds of thousands of dollars are involved
and every cent of taxation means great
deal TO many important enterprises. We
| need only mention the extensive and
diversified patent medicine industry to say
nothing of the pharmaceutical trade in
general to call attention to the imposing
figure that is cut by alcohol in the arts.
The taxation of alcohol in the arts is an
internal tax and it is not protective tax.
1t is primarily a tax for revenue And this
taxation is directly due to the desirability
OF taxing alcohol used for beverages and not
In the arts. There is no more reason for
putting considerable tax on alcohol used
in the arts than for taxing hundreds OF
other materials that require no protection
and for revenue only. Taxation of
domestic products for revenue Is i'm oppo-
sition TO the established plan of tariff as
practicod by this country now for many
years.
There ought TO be found and there is
no reason why there cannot be found, a |
means of contributing the necessary reye- |
nue. now secured from the tax on alcohol |
in the arts in some other way that shall
not prove of so serious a disadvantage TO
so many important industries III the
taking down of the tax bars would re-
suit in evasions and in securing a fraudu-
lent exemption of alcohol TO be used in
beverages, principal argument for the
tax as IL exists in the present law, means
for regulating such prospective fraudulent
practices ought to be devised other than
making the innocent, that Is alcohol inthe
arts, suffer to save the government the
ask of doing its plain duty. AS matter
IF fact the experience of other nations
S that no difficulty Is found in making
he distinction and regulating matters so
hat there is practically no loss of revenue
trough evasion of the tax assessed ON
lcohol for beverages
The heavy tax on alcohol as made in
he Wilson bill was originally compen- {
ated for by u reAata- -faref-,f-
scd in the arts but the rebate was sub /
repealed when the government
rst began to be distressed for ready Il
honey. The tax, however, was not in the :
,ast reduced. OF course the people poor
nd rich pay the tax in the end. Alcohol is
heap but the tax is from 100 to 1000 per
cnt. and every purchaser of a medical N
or prescription, for instance,
this universal solvent and ii
reservative for medical preparations, is o
'xed accordingly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-13

The course of Bell street chapel lectures
on city government was a particularly
happy thought and that IL is appreciated
was made plain by the large attendance
last evening when the Mayor, Tax As.
SCISSOR Rhodes and Public Works Commits.
sioner smith explained the work Of their
respective offices.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-13
DEATH NOTICES.

| AVERY-ln this city, March TO- Herbert L.
Avery, aged % years.
Prayer at his late residence, 63l Potters ave
nue. Sunday, March IA, at 30 q. m, and
services at the Trinity NJ. f. Church at
| o'clock. Relatives and friends are invited 10
| attend.
BAXTER-In this city, March l2, Samuel M.
| Baxter, aged 43 years.
| Funeral private.
Chicago, ILL.,, papers please copy.
CHAPMAN-In this city, March -, Emily,
widow OF Mathew Chapman, aged 46 years.
CORNELL-In this city, March l2. Harry
Harding, son OF Benjamin M. and Adeno
D. Cornell, aged Is years.
Funeral services sunday at 30 at his par,
ents residence, % Wendell street Relatives and
friends are invited to attend. Burial at con-
veniencc OF the family.
CONGDON-In this city, March -. Sybil p
widow of the late William q. Congdon, aged
"a years.
CosTIGAN-In this city, March IL, John T.,
son OF Dennis j. and Ellen h. Costgan,
aged years, months and days.
Funeral private.
GLAUNER-In Gloucester. Mass, March II.
of apoplexy, q. Franklin Glauner, aged 80
yalrs and y psHeHtAs.
HARTSHORN-ln this city, March 10, Helen
Almra, widow OF Charles p. Hartshorn
and daughter of tho late Amos w. snow
Funeral from her late residence, ls0 Way.
land avenue, Monday, March Is, at 2 D. m.
burial p'iyate. Please omit flowers.
HORli-ln this city, March H. Olive A., twin
daughter of George f. and Lizzie A. Horr.
aged years and 10 days. I
hEENAN-ln this city, March 12 Ellen wife
of John g. Keenan,.
McELROY-In this city, March II. Mary
Ann, wife Of the lats John McEroy.
Funeral from her late residence, 4 Webster
street. Monday, March Is. at y 30 a. m Rela.
tivcs and friends arc invited to attend
ORMIsToN-In this city. March 10, Annie,
daughter of George and Mary Ormiston
aged 10 years, 10 months and days
Funeral services Sunday, March II, at
u. m, from her parents residence, "a Fair
mount avenue: Relatives and friends arc IN.
vitcd to attend. Burial ut convenience OF tho
family.
SMlTH-ln this city, March IL, Ferdinand
Smith, aged 60 years.
Funeral service mt Craze Church, Monday,
March 10, at Up IN. Relatives and friends
are ihvited TO attend.
IURCk-In Wexford. March 10, William M.
Turcl, aged 81 years
Funeral AT ~. Pauls Church Sunday, |
March H. az ! o'clock y. m. Relatives and |
friends are invited to attend.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-13

Alderman Nichols after particular
idy of the situation has reached the con-
lsion that the municipal corporation of
evidence has cottonsccd cocktail
petite, but only a beer income.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-13
A Rhode Island Pension.

Washington, March 13 Tho following
pension change resulting from the issue
of Feb 10, is announced: Rhode Island
original widow, Bessie NJ. Seymour Bar
ringtOn
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-13

The Providence branch of the Reorganized
Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter.Day Saints
has begun the erection Of u church on Bellevue
avenue. The cornerstone will be laid in
about tv weeks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-13

The prize fighters at Carson City are
ow fighting over the rules under which
ley will fight and there is no limit to the
lumber of rounds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-13

The tax rate is TO be raised again. One
ise year for every twelve months of
10 Gooism. Hurrah for reform, de-
eased expenses and the overburdened
xpayerl
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-13

OF course the Hon. s. W. X. Allen got
zero for all the wicked Democrats who
lckcd the caucus and of course voted for
10 other fellow. But it was a narrow
ueak.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-13
President Mckinley.

A new administration and an extra session
OF Congress will attract n large number Of
people to the national capital The ROYAL
Blue Line personally conducted tours afford
an opportunity to visit Washington under
the most favorable conditions ana at mini.
mum Of expense. Twenty y-sevcnblollars from
Boston pays every expense, including FIVE
days at one Of the best hotels in Washington.
trip Mount Vernon, visit 10 Philadelp hia
and privilege Of stop over IN New York. Par.
ties leave March Is, April and Maya Two
tours 10 Old Point Comfort and Washington
March 20 and April %. For illustrated i,ip.
ersry address A. !. Simmons, ". X. A, 2Ii
Washington street Boston. mr5s,la,ia.0
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-13

The Chapman button bearing a portrait
the whiskercd hero of the Secloy din
r and the Haymarket roundup is the
west breaking out of the well nigh
pircd button craze.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-13

The Fayerwcathcr will contest having
ndcd again will be begun once more.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-13

Don't allow the lungs 90 be impaired by the
continuous irritation Of n cough II is easier
to prevent consumption than to cure A.. One
minute Cough Cure taken early will ward
90 any fatal lung trouble
Joseph :. Johnston's Pharmacy. sac West
minister street: MetzVers rharrpacv, 30
NORTH Main street. Alfrois Pharmacy, n
Eddy street: Joseph Driver. Riverside Phar
macy. ~ Mention avenue
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-13
MARRIED.

BURNSIDE E-TIIRNER--In Providence March
10, by Rev. = :. Barney Maurice Percy
Burnside of Providence TO Miss Elizabeth
Agnes Turner of North Providence.
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The age-herald., 1897-08-17

Birmingham, Aug. 16.-The stock mar ket opened stsady this morning, but near the close there was considerable realiz- ing and prices had. good reaction. The leaders in the early trade was sugar and tobacco, th= former selling as high as 14914, the highest point yet reached. The latter had gain of about per cent, but lost a part of this before the close. The granger list had a good rally, Chi cago, Burlington and Quincy selling as high as 99A, and St. Paul 9e7s Louis- ville & Nashville rallied to 61B, but lost near 1 per cent before the close.
 There was large commission buying at the opening. There was some indica- tions of s=lling the grangers in quantity by one important interest. Union Pa- cific lost nearly 1 per cent but the bull interest feels, however, no abatement of confidence in regard to th- advance in the stock. They say that while the assessment will interfere some what with general buying, it will not hinder the strong buying which they want. Fur tn rmore, as soon as people see that the assessments are simply added to the price and represent nothing more than an increased interest charge, they will not interfer- with the speculation any more than they did with Reading when the stock went from 26 to 50
 Northern Pacific, gained about 1 per 2 cent, but lost considerable of this gain near the close. The n4w officers are en- tirely acceptable to all interests In the property. J. P. MUDD & co.
The age-herald., 1897-08-17
The Iron Market.
Grain Letter.

Birmingham, Aug. 16.-While the mar ket today has been nervous and at times cratic, the large interests from all ap- pearances have not been in the market to any great extent, or if they have their dealings have not been of a char ter to create any special attention. The bullish feeling carried over from last week has, however. been very much in evidence, prices at times showing an ad- vance of 2N cents over yesterdays close.
 This started the result of buying by some shorts, while smaller holders were inclined to sell out, especially above s6
 The news of the day has not been con- sidered particularly encouraging to the
The age-herald., 1897-08-17
Chicago Live Stock

Chicago, Aug .16-Heavy receipts of cattle made a heavy marke. for common kind and They sold lower by 1Gc, but good to choice were active from the start. Sales were largely at $4.50@$5.O0, common to extra choice native beef cattle being saleable at $3.9O@$5.35. Exporters were good buyers once mors and fair sh1re of Ihe better class of, cattle fell into their hands3 Suckers and feeders were ih fairly e1 active i'd nrard at ss.eady prices and butchers and canners stuff 6 9ld freely, prices ruling firm for fat lots, Calves were active and steady. Texas and western cattle showed no marked change.
 In hogs heavy packing lots alone shoWL ed we Akness, selli-s if 21a@5c during lJhe latter part of tine day. Sales were at an extreme range of $3.60@S4.12i2 for coarse heawy,., 70, prime, assorted light weight hogs in, which the latter being scarce and commanding a handsome prsn4um,, aTfis bulk Of the hogs crossed the sca1es at 8. S5GDs400 and pigs sold largely at $30O0@$4OO.
 In Eineep there w IS a brisk mand and prices were steady, except for common lots which were about 10c lower. Sheep weree salsslDleS astpr r$2 56DS2.50 for Inferior up to $4.00@$4.25 for choice to prime na- tives wi h western rangers selling at s. 25 @$390. Lambs sold at $4.40G$5.50 for in ferior to extla, th5 best being 10c higher Western lambs sold largely at $4. 600 8. CO.,
 Receipls-Ga etleyu s22 00O hogs, 5000; sheep 1,000- -
The age-herald., 1897-08-17

bulls, but there has been llffle or no disposition to sell short. except for a quick scalp, owing to the very strong pe- sition of the September future and the already large short interest that exists. The amount on passage increased 2.400,- 900 bushels, primary receipts were 3oo,000 bushels larger than a year ago. and there was no business of interest in a cash way either here or at the seaboard.
 Worlds shipments were about 100000 bushels, against 5,020,000 the week pre- vious, but he summary was rather bull- ish as the increase was due to American shipments, both Russian and Dubian ports showing a decrease. The visible supply decreased 24,600 bushels. Corn was very strong this morning on large buying by shorts and local traders, in- fluenced by the possibility of frost and the strength of wheat There was how ever, a reaction of half cent, closing showing gain of about 15e for the day.
 Provisions have been higher in sympa- thy with the strength in grain. No spe- cial features. Packers, have sold moder- ately
 T D MTTnD 0, CO
The age-herald., 1897-08-17
cniion Letter.

! New York, Aug. 16.-(speciaha-- weakness in cotton continued today. The trading was broader and more animated than for long time past. Liverpool this morning declined 31a-64ths. This was re-, garded as fully adequate to our break on Saturday, Liquidation was renewed in our market and prices were 5 to 6 points lower at the opening. Liverpool, New Orleans and the south all sold freely during the morning. and prices weakened further. published estimate by a well known statistician encouraged sellers in the afternoon, when the market looked helpless. Liverpool sent in heavy buying orders here. and there was a partial re- covery. January opened at 6.S0, de- clined to 6.74: advanced to 6.79, and closed at CTS to 6.79. with the tone of the mar ket steady. The bullish sentiment here. has evaporated. Considering the small general interest in the market the break has been rapid and we think that some reaction is not unlikely.
 RIORDANf& 6 co. ss
The age-herald., 1897-08-17
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that at a regular meeting of the Mayor and Aldermen of Bir- mingham. Ala, to be held Wednesday Aug. 18th, 1S97 assessment will be made of the several amounts to be assessed against the property described in the ordinance of aldermen and duly published, provid- ing for the construction of certain sani- tary sewers in the neighborhood of Six teenth street and Twelfth avenue, south, and also between Nineteenth and Twentieth streets and Avenues G and J.
 Said assessments to be due and payable ten days from the date of said meeting.
 A. J. CAMP, City Clerk
The age-herald., 1897-08-17
DO YOU SPECULATE?
QUEEN & CRESCENT ROUTE.

Shortest and Quickest Line. New Or
 leans-Solid Vestibule Trains.
 The Alabama Great Southern Railroad with it's connections, formerly the Queen & Crescent Route. is the shortest and quickest line from Birmingham to New Orleans. A solid vestibule train leaves Birmingham at 1925 night, arriving New Orleans :45 next morning. This train carries Pullman's handsomest drawing room Buffet Sleeping Cars, day coaches, baggage and express cars through with out change. .M g, astHe,4,.. ,E
 The evening train leaving Birmingham at D. m. carries elegant Pullman Union Sleeping Cars from Birmingham to New Orleans without change, arriving at New Orleans at 6:S0 next morning, mak- ing connection with Southern Pacific for the west.
 For comfort and speed, travel via the Queen 6 Crescent Route.
 C. M. BILLHEIMER, Travelling Passenger Agent alabama Great Southern Railway, No. North Twentieth St Telephone S46.
The age-herald., 1897-08-17

Trains Nos. 57 and 5S carry Pullman yesti- bule sleepers between St. Louis and Jack Trains Nos 3S and 36 carry Pullman vesti- bue sleepers between Cincinnati and Jack sonville Nss -s gomery and Savannah on trains 57 and 58 No. a3 connects at Dupont with through sleeper for Port Tampa T--.t- Train No 5S, ieaying Montgomery at 7:25 D. m., connects at Port Tampa with Planr steamship line for Key West and Havana Any information regarding routes, rates and schedules will be furnished upon applf-
 W. V. LIFSEY D. P. A.
 Montgomery Ala.
 B. w. WRENN, P. T. M., g.
 Savannah, Ga. H. c. McFADDEN, A. c. P. A.,
 Savannah. Ga.
The age-herald., 1897-08-17
Financial


 New York, Aug. 16--The Evening Posts London financial cablegram:
 The stock markets opened dull today but recovered later on calmer views of the Afghan incident. Americans were strong. Arbitrage dealers were short of stock and bought largely Prices, how ever, closed fraction under the best. Indian affairs. however exaggerated they may be, have had a. bad effect and have served to direct the attention to the ex- tent of bull account. Kaffirs have only partially recovered. Cables have been re- ceived saying that the recommendations of the industrial commission have not been approved by the, Volksrad. The In- dian rupee loan has been applied for in India about twice over. The minimum price was 971a and tenders at 9S 1-16 got about 67 per cent of the loan. It would have been more successful but for the Ameer incident. The reports that Hooley has negotiated a loan of 16,0000 600 pounds for China are probably premature so far as the actual fixing up of the matter is concerned. The London money market has risen 3-16 per cent over Saturdays large offerings of American bills for dis count. Gold has fallen to 77s lid. Near ly 100000 pounds which has arrived from the Cape has not been dealt with yet. From impression just received I believe that gold will be brought from New York for the continent soon.
The age-herald., 1897-08-17
St. Louis.


 St. Louis, Aug. 16.-Flour firm and higher; patents $4.7O@4.SO; straights $43O @4.4O; clear $3.SO@41O; medium $3.25@375. Wheat spot grades higher; No ? red cash elevator 92@A; track 9214 @991k; No. ? hard cash 94c; Aug. 93c; Sept 9sc; Dec. 93A; May 931sc.
 Corn spot dull, neglected but higher; No. cash 26c; Sept. 267s@1c; May 29 @%c
 Oats spot higher; No. ? cash elevator 17Ac bid; track 1Sc; No. ? white 21hQ22c; Sept. 17s4c; May 21Ae.
 Bran firm; saleabie country points at 3S0SS15c and east, track at 41c
 Batter firm; creamery 11@15c; dairy 8 @111ac. ss .st 5.
 Eggs higher; 10c.
 Whisky. $1.19.
 Pork firm; standard mess jobbing $S.5O new; $S.60 old.
 Lard higher; choice s4321a. to' Baocn boxed lots, extra short claBr $5.621s ribs $5.75; shorts $500. if5 Dry salt meats. boxed shoulders S4.S7A; extra short clear and ribs $525; shorts $5.35 ,id
The age-herald., 1897-08-17

-H 2 bus1is1.= Shorts were chiefly demoralizgd by the scarcity of offerings and absence of bull news and their excited efforts to- even up was one of the features of the day. At times realizing sales reached proportions sufficiently large to break prices sharply, but the markets inherent buoyancy caused prompt rally on each, reaction, and the close was very firm, al though unsettled, at 21s@2ssc nst ad@ vance. Foreign houses added to the gen. eral dull feeling on change. They bought in all about fifty loads of wheat Six teen loads of guaranteed No. red were for France. On top of this demand was a stretch of bad weather and a decrease of 160000 bushels in France. September opened at 91Ac, against S9Ac on Satur- day, advanced to 92Hc. then eased off a little, closed at 915sc. Transactions were the heaviest in many days, reaching H. 655000 bushels. Cash wheat was quoted at from 95A ito 961sc for No 2 red, ae-= cordng to delivery affoat The total stock of wheat in New oYrk is 750,093 bushels, of which about 2S5 900 bushsls is contract. Tale strength in other mar. kets of the country had bearing on local prices, particularly the Chicago advance.
The age-herald., 1897-08-17
TO THE SEAsHoRE.

Special excursion tickets are now on sale by the Plant system to St. Simons. Cumberland and Tybee Islands. No finer coast resorts are to be found. Surf bathing unexcelled good fishing, boat ing and hunting. Hotels supplied with first class orchestra affording music and amusement for all For particulars. write to w " Lifsey, Div. Pass. Agent Mont eOlnery Ala
The age-herald., 1897-08-17
Dry Goods.

New York, Aug. 16.-The market for dry goods opens the week with the same strong tone that marked it at the close of the week previous Staple cottons are firm in all directions vth q well ,us- tained demand in all quarters. The ac- tivity on the part of jobbsrs, converters and tlfes.cutting up trades has made ad- ditional replenishments necessary. with stocks in first hands becoming depleted fast. The situation in cotton goods shows improvement from every stand point with indications that still further improvement will be made for the open ing day of the week, with number of good sized transactions reported. Coarse colored cottons in the more promin mt markets show continued good results, with stocks fast becoming exhausted, particularly denims, which are frequently 1ac higher than last week. Prints con- tinued very firm on the basis of 25sc for extras In jobbing circles buyers were in good attendance for the opening day of the week.
The age-herald., 1897-08-17
Markers by. Telegraph.

Tvxas Pacific ....... ... 14il 149s 14B 1fs Union Pacific ...... ... 1878 1SA 127s 127s Us. Leather ....- .-...
 Do. pfdk= 6I g; g. Rubber ....... ... 19iA 1sA 1872 191z q Do pfd.5 -. ...... 1914 1874 1s% 18% Western Union =. ..... 92B S3 92 921s Wheeling 9s Lake Erie 8 25s PTS
The age-herald., 1897-08-17
New York Grair Ns

New York, Aug. 16.-The ,fiaat market develepea pronounced activity and strength today. breaking the best previ- ous price for the season by 11kc bushel. All daxathe marketswas in nervous. erTatic eondition, with quotations moving viele1t<ys over a ranEs of about % a
The age-herald., 1897-08-17
PULLMAN CAR sERVIcE. ?

VI II,
 Train No. 3S, leaving Birmingham at 5:55 B. m., carries Pullman Buffet Sleeping Cars between Birmingham and Atlanta. uniting at Atlanta with and forming part of the Washington and Southwestern Yestibuje Limited running solid between Atlanta and New York, thus making no change be- tween Birmingham and New York 2stFfTh Nos. 55 and 36 carry Pullman sleeping cars between Atlanta and New York, east. bound. '''"f Additional information as to, schedules rates, sleeping car reservation. etc., cheer fully furnished upon appncation to office of travelling passenger agent,i No. 2 North Twentieth street, Birmingham. Ala. ,; tele- phone, &6.
 J. M Culp, Traffic Manager, Washington, T.. C. -,a5sf. 5.fs ,.-e v
 w. 1T. Green, General Superintepdent, Washington, D. c. 71 sDgta r7H W. A Turk, G. P Al. Washington, D.. C.
 c. A. Benscoter. A. G.saP,a A, chatta- J. P. Billups, T. P. A.. Birmingham Ala
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CENTRAL OF GA. RAILWAY co.
Trains are run by Central Time,
 Effective May 2, 1897.

For further information as to schedules rates, etc., call on, or write to S. Jacobs Commercial Agent. Jack W. Johnson, U. T. A.
 Theo. D. Kline, General Superintendent. J. c. Halle, General Passenger Agent
 Sayannah