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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-27

We can but regard 1t as coILc.uonce
that the withdrawal of the card OF the
Peoples Loan and Trust Company, fol-
lows go promptly on the disclosures nude
In our columns of the abuse of the money
system in this state and the practical
robbery Of the unfortunates who are COM
pelled to pay exorbitant rates of interest
and pledge all their little worldly goods
to secure necessary loan.
The making of small loans on security
that our banks will not take Is of itself
legitimate business, well recognized, and
the system is great convenience and
often helpful necessity to class OF
people so situated financially as TO be be-
yond the help that is so freely extended to
their more well-to-do neighbors OF
property approved by banking institu-
tions as good collateral.
This business Is conducted by many
establishments in n way To command the
approval of the public as we'll as TO clear
good business profit which, of course, no
borrower will begrudge tho money iender.
The workingmen's loan associations
springing up all over the country as a
measure of private philanthropy and do
ing "a dividend paying business at what
would be called perfectly fair interest
on loans, demonstrate that cxorhitant
charges to borrowers are not necessary to
the successful conduct of money lend
ing houses. Many private firms are also
free from the charge of usury, real under
the law or just AS real where the law i'm
poses no limit on interest
But that there are glaring instances of
wrong done under the system as con-
Quoted in Rhode Island, tho disclosures OF
The News leave no doubt. The law may
protect the money shark. but the absence
of law to protect the borrower does not
make his offense any less notorious In the
eyes of tho public and of the horest
money lender who seeks to do business on
decent principles.
We trust that the Peoples Loan and
Trust Comnany Is one Of the exceptions To
the class of institutions 20 which The
News has thus called public attention.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-27
DEATH NOTICES.

COT,E-In Richmond, Scituate, r. l., 25th
inst, Lura c., daughter OF James and
Undene Cole, aged months, weeks and
days.
GRAHAM-In Johnston, th' 25th inst, Myrtle
Everline, infant daughter Of Alexander
NJ. and Annie Graham, aged year,
month and 10 days.
HoDGSoN-In this city, the 25th inst, Fred.
erick joseph, infant son OF William and
Margaret Hodgson, aged months and 10
days.
LFNNoN-In Pawtucket, the Goth inst. Eliza.
beth, wife Of Dr. John 4. Lennon.
LEoNARD--In this city, Goth inst Irving
H.. only child of Thomas ii. and Bessie 5.
Leonard, aged IL years.
MACKENZIE-In this city, 25th inst, Ruby
c., widow Of N. NJ. Mackenzie, in the 18th
year OF her age.
Funeral Wednesday nj II .. m, at tbs resi-
dence OF her son-in-law, Thomas III. wright,
Isl Dean street. Relatives and friends are in
vited 10 attend.
PA1NE-ln Cranston, on tho 18th inst, S<ary,
widow ~ Philip =. Paine, aged - years
and o days.
Funeral ON Wednesday, the 2sth inst. at 2
o'clock, from her late residence, "a Pontiac
avenue, near Reservoir avenue Relatives
and friends are invitci 90 attend
SUIIlVAN-In Charlestown, Mass, 25th
inst, William Sullivan. aged 10 wears.
Funeral from his late residence, IA Prospect
street, Wednesday, 2sth inst, NJ $50 10ter'
ment nj Maiden. Relatives and friends are
invited 90 attend.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-27

Tbs tradings in stocks last week were
the largest OF any week since 1893. But
the circumstances of the transactions
were encouragingly different In 1893 a
Democratic administration was in Office
and the Wilson bill was pending. Every
body, or nearly everybody, was n seller.
Things were going to the dogs. Last
week, however, the situation was dia-
metrically the opposite Prosperity's band
wagon was playing quickstep up the
street aud getting nearer every moment
The great public was oIt TO buy. And
how they did sail In and do business, an
anticipation and a discounting by stock
transactions Of general revival in trade
and commerce all over the land. Tint
this Is so, Is amply demonstrated NV the fact
that the sale in bonds kept good pace
with the deals in stocks That tho boom
was justified is demonstrated 10y the
market yesterday. based on the actual
completion Of the tariff act.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-27
Final Charge of The Army
Of Office Seekers.
President Will Start on His
Vacation Tomorrow.
Inconsistencies Said 10 Have Been
Found in Tariff Bill.

Washington. July 27.-There was
great crowd at the White House yester-
day-larger than has been seen since
the early days OF the administration.
IL was the charge OF the forlorn bri-
gade." as one OF the officials put 1t. the
last attempt OF the Office seekers TO get
a word with the president before he
leaves Washington for weeks. Then
there were a number of senators and
representatives who called 10 say fare
well TO the president. and prominent
among these was Speeker Reed. julius
Palmer, OF ex-Queen Llliuokalanis
suit, accompanied by her chamberlain.
Joseph Heleiuli, also called and left
same papers with one Of the officials for
delivery TO the president.
The papers presented by Mr.. Heleluli
were memorials from the three great
patriotic societies Of Hawaii, and while
they were not made public IL is under
stood that the memorialists presented
themselves as being opposed to any
policy that touched the queens SOW
ereignty.
Later in the day Liliuokalani herself
had a short interview with the president
In the east room at the end OF the public
itbFpllNn.
Arrangements have been completed
for the trip Of the president and his party
from Washington 10 Lake Champlain.
The palace car Hazelmere has been as
signed for the use OF the party. 1t will
leave Washington at noon tomorrow
and arrive at the destination, Bluff
Point. about 630 o'clock Thursday
morning. The president and. Mrs. Nc
Kinley will be accompanied by Secretary
and Mrs. Alger and Secretary and Mrs.
Porter
II is the presidents intention 20 re-
main at Lake Champlain until Aug. %,
when he will go 20 the @. A. II. encamp-
ment at Buffalo. From Buffalo he will
go 10 Ohio. where he has promised 10 at
tend the reunion OF his old regiment. and
also 70 be present at the wedding Of the
daughter OF the late President Hayes.
Sept. 2. Unless there should then be an
urgent demand for his presence in Washr
irgton the president viii return 10 Buff
fslo and there 80 aboard Senator Hanna's
yacht for few days cruise on the
lakes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-27
SHORE PEBBLES.

Last evening party Of young people
from Pawtucket enjoyed trolley ride TO
Crescent Park The evening was spent In
dancing and the return home was made
late in the evening.
Fraser Delaney of Shawomet who has
been visiting friends at Cape Cod re-
turned home Saturday.
There will be a prize waltz at the Camp
White dance hall tomorrow evening.
1t seemed last evening that the cottagers
along the shore hau taken renewed inter-
est i'm the passing of the New York boat.
All along the bay from Fields Point TO
Rocky Point red and green fire was
burned while here and there Roman
candles and rockets were seen in the sky.
1t being so cool yesterday those who
generally take a dip in the surf sometime
during the day postponed their pleasure
till the weather becomes q little warmer.
The opening of tho .Iahrmarket at
Buttopwoods this evening promises TO be
big success. Preparations are being
made for a large crowd and accommoda-
tions will be made for the wheelmen and
those who come in carriages.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-27
In Pc Culiar Death OF Miss
Barrett of Boston.
Cash Book of Firm For Which
She Worked Was Burned.
The Young Woman's Employer
Thinks That She was Murdered.

Boston. July 27.-It seems as II every
hour brings forth new developments in
the death of Miss Barrett last Satur-
day afternoon. Her family and later
her employer are almost positive she
was murdered. but even this question
lost some interest when IL was as
eertained that the cash book of the firm,
which Miss Barrett had kept for two
years. had been burned. The police.
who have been hard at work on the case
since 1T assumed such phases. are almost
satisfied that Miss Barrett burned the
book before ner death.
With the dlsaI pearance Of this book
the firm finas l,seif IN a most peculiar
position. William c. Goldman admitted
to the police that it was truly a surprise
tc him TO learn that his confidential
clerk and bCokkeeper had destroyed the
cash book. he also admitted that the
destruction OF the cash book would hide
any irreg guIarities that may have existed
go effectualiy that it would be almost i'm
possible 10 discover them.
The absence Of the cash book was not
discovered until yesterday, when the safe
was opened for the first time since one
Of the iremen hastily closed IL at the
time Of the flre. The safe was found
open at that time. and to prevent its
contents from benig destroyed, II was
promptly shut Mr.. Goldman came from
Nantucket, and a search was made for
the missing book. Among the debris
Of the fire that had been thrown In the
back yard was found about 20 pages of
the book. The handwriting on the
sheets was tsat of Miss Barrett. Mr..
Goldman says II is his personal convic-
tion that Miss Barrett did not commit
suicide, but was murdered, perhaps by
some one who followed her into the office
OH Saturday. He does not believe that
Miss Barrett embezzled a cent of the
firms money
Deputy Superintendent Burrill says:
''The cash book was in the safe at LAS
o'clock last Saturday. when Mr.. Briggs
left the office. He locked up the safe.
We believe that Miss Barrett opened the
safe when she returned to the office
for the purpose of destroying this book
and other papers"
The family OF the girl stoutly hold to
the theory that the girl was murdered,
while the police hold that she burned
the papers In the toilet room. then shot
herself and that the burning papers came
In contact with some rubbish or wood
work of the closet and caused the hss.ze,
which led to the striking of the fire alarm.
They do not think Miss Barrett intended
u fire the place.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-27

Sreculator Keeno is reputed to have
made two millions by tho riso In stock
Great stuff But before you try to en-
ulate his example 1t might be we'll to con-
slider that somebody, or number Of
some bodies, lost the two millions that Mr.
Keene made. We never hear of these
parties and nobody writes them up in the
newspaper and they naturally seek no
notoriety. But unless you dig 1t out Of a
mine you can't make money except in
some way getting 1t from some other fell
low. In the stock market. there is no value
received for the fellow that furnishes the
profits for some other fellow, and it's a
good deal easier In practice to be the
other follow than 1t Is to be q keene.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-27

: The positive announcement from Lon.
don that President McKinley's commits
sioners have been assured of the willing
ness Of Great Britain and France to CO.
operate with the United States In an iu-
ternational bimetallic conference gives
great encouragement to the friends of true
bimetallism and its correspondingly de-
pressing on the friends OF silver mono-
metailism-Mr. Bryan and his followers
Corporation Of the United States, Great
Britain, and France In the calling OF an
international conference on this subject
will insure cooperation OF all the leading
nations. and the explicit terms In which
tbe cooperation Of England Is assured
gives grcnt encouragement as to the pros
poct for an early conference on this sub
1ect The further fact that it Is proposed
% hold this conference in the Urited
states adds greatly 10 the interests in this
aubject and n the conference can be held
hsrs she detailed information which IL
viii give 10 the people will be received
Vish great intorsst
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-27
Here's sugar plum fact for general in

Here's sugar plum fact for general in
formation: The difference between raw
and refined sugars under the new tariff
bill Is l21z cents per hundred, while
under the Wilson law, IL is 2211 cents per
hundred pounds. thus making it apparent
1t once that the permanent "differentisl"
or difference In tariff rates which the
sugar rcfiners get undsr the new law is
FAR less than that under the Wilson law.
OF course. this loss to the trust is offset
By the nero temporary advantage in the
advance In prices which is able TO make
upon the enormous accumulation of sugar
which 1t has on hand.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-27
DEAFNESS Cannot Be Cured

ny local applications, as they cannot roach
the diseased portion ot the ear. There Is
only one way 10 cure Deafness and that II by
constitutional remedies. Deafness II caused
by an inilamed condition Of the mucous lin.
ing of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube
n infamcd you have n rumbling nd or i'm.
perfect hearing, and when II IL entirely
closed, Deafness Is the result. and unless the
Inflammation can be taken ont and this tube
restored to its normal condition, hea'ilg will
be destroyed forever; nirc casa--out- -Of ten
are caused by cntarFh, which ~ nothing hut
an inhamed condition Of the mucous sur
faces.
We will give ono Hundred Dollars for any
case Of Deafness tcaused by catarrhl that
cannot be cure by Halls Catarrh Cure. send
for circulars, free.
H. J. CHhNEy a CO, Toledo, o.
sB-Sold bv Druggists, 100.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-27

The burning of the old familiar Spring
House at RichfeId Springs was remark
able In that it is rare for summer hos
telry to give way to fire at the opening of
. prosperous season. and also because the
structu re- burned so considerably as to
permit everybody to get out without
damage except to few personal effects.
Few summer hotels filled with guests
would be able to make such satisfactory
showing. There is, indeed, good ground
Cor rejoicing that such bad luck should not
have been so infinitely worse as was
easily possible 10 1t.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-27

Our Massachusetts, contemporaries
ought not to say anything. Roger Will
liams left their section under much the
same circumstances that "Prexy"
Andrews has decided to go. OF course
there Is n difference between the opinions
of Roger and the President Of Brown.
right while the latter have yet to be and
may never be. Still, Roger, like Prexy,
was stickler for having his say, right or
wrong, and the circumstances that
prompted his departure from Massachu-
setts forever disqualiiles our contempo-
raries down there from contrary com
mens on any case that may be construed
10 be in the leastwise similar
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-27

Instead OF wading through blood up to
its brides, as ex-Gov. Waite allowed he
would do In Populistic speech when
times were nard, the West is plunging
through wheat up to its rars and having
D glorious time of It.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-27
THIEVES OPERATING.
They Break Into and Rob Stor. at
South Acton.

South Acton, Mass, July IA successful
robbery was committed in the general store
Of Tuttle, Jones a. Weatherbee hero during
the nigNt.
Entrance was affected through window In
the basement. which was forced open.
The cash drawer was broken into and $50
taken. 1t is thought that local thieves are re-
sponsible for the affair. AZ nothing in the
store was disturbed but the money drawer
and the intruders seemed to be- familiar with
the interior.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-27

Henri McManus, who was arrested by
Patrolinan Gillin vf the Ashburton street
station last Sunday evening. was fined a.
and costs In the Police Court this morn
ing IL was claimed by the friends OF Nc
Manus that he had been brutally treated
by Oillin, aud at the time McAianus was
perfectly sober. Mir. McAlanus took an
appeal
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-27

The Yukon river. about which we are
reading so much just now, is almost as
long ms the Mississippi When you get to
the mouth Of II and start for the gold
region you will find you have somewhat
were going down to Fields Point after
olama
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-27
ON DEATH BED.
The Proprietor of Salisbury Beach
Hotel Was Robbed.

Amesbury, Mass, July 27.-.Iohn ID. Trot
tier, proprietor of the Essex House at Sails
bury Beach, who died this morning, was
robbed while lying on his death bed.
Yesterday afternoon some one entered his
room in the hotel and robbed him of n gold
wat, h and chain, $3.50 in monev and diamond
stud. There Is no clue TO the thief. He was
very weak at the time and saw no ono in ths
room.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-27
MOVING THE BOOKS.
Work of Transferring VOlum:s to
New CnnRreSsiOna Library Regun.

Washinpto July 27.-The removal Of
the large collections of the Congressional
Library from their present quarters In
the capitol building to the magnificent
rev Congressional Library, will, now
that Congress has adjourned, be vigorous
iy entered upon. This undertaking will
involve the closing of the library at the
capitol to tho public for some weeks. be-
cause of the noise. dust and confusion in
cident TO the disp 'aceme 1t If so great a
mass OF books.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-27
COMPLETED REPAIRS.
Schooner LOttie r. Russell Sailed
From Vineyard Haven.

Vineyard Haven, Mass, July T.--The
schooner Lottie II. Russell, which was dam
aged in the collision which resulted in the
sinking Of the II. l.. Devils several days ago.
sailed this morning having completed repairs
here.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-27
CAUGHT THE FEVER.
Two Pawtuckel Men Will Start For
the KlOndike FRIDAY.

James Ward and Henry Ryan Of Pawtucket
viii leave on Friday of this week for Seattle,
Wash. and will sail from that city on August
for ST. Mchaols and Fort Cudahy, on their
way 10 the Klondike gold fields. They have
formed pool of slaO0 and expect to begin
prospecting before winter sets in. They are
young men with strong constitutions and ex-
pect To succeed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-27

Many man will return from Klondike
with only the success of the fellow who
started out to make 81, COO, o00 but after
getting the 81 found that the ciphers
Bothered him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-27

The Yukon mining companies are a
quick and natural outcome OF the gol
discoveries up In Alaska. We notice that
that expert financier, Mr.. j. Edward Ad-
dicks. heads one that is shooting of par
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-27

The summer capital OF the United
Etatpo will be on Lake Champlnin, where
the President the vioo-President and
some OF the cabinet and their families
will be for the coming six weeks
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-27

One thing Prexy Andrews can give the
Providence Journal points on and that is
the habit Of practicing common decency
In every day dealings with men and
measures
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-27
A Newspaper, Not a Party Organ.

They say that sugar will be higher get
In the sweet buy and buy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-27
Official
Advertising.

This newspaper publishes official
advertising OF the GOVERNMENT
OF THE UNITED STATES, of the
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND. of
the CITY OF PROVIDENCE and
of several TOWNS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-27

Where is the Rudyard Kipling to write
poem on our tariff as hudyard himself
did on Canada's!
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-27

The following advertisement las been
taken from our columns and ordered
"kilied" nt the request of tho advertisrr. &.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-27
WOMAN SENT TO ROCK PILE.

Danville. Ills. July 27.-Sex distinction
was wiped out in the police court Of this
city yesterday. Justice Timmons cen
fenced Maggie Sellers. a disorderly
woman, to the rock pile for 30 days.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-27
ALONG THE SHORE,
"A Round Of Pleasure" at Crescent
Park.

The first production of "A Round of
Pleasure, a new burlesque. written by
Tenley and Simonds, was produced last
evening at the Crescent Park Music hall.
There are over thirty people in the cast
and from start 10 finish everything passed
of smoothly. During the action of the
piece some beautiful poses at ancient and
modern statuary were introduced. many
being original, while all Of them made a
decided hit with the audience Probably
the best on the list was the Goddess of
Liberty"
The comedietta. "Pond Lilies" con-
cluded the performance. which was under
the direction OF James Horne who was
ably assisted by Justin Adams and Marie
Falls.
The attraction will ba staged every
afternoon and evening, ana will no doubt
prove success.
Five divisions of the Ancient Order of
Hiberniaus from Fall River enjoyed a
days outing here yesterday.
The BARRIERS Protective Union OF Fall
River spent the day here yesterday. The
party came on the King Philip and the
members enjoyed themselves in different
games.
Among those registered at the Crescent
Park Hotel are Charles III. Ross and j. X.
Willis of Providence and Charles Parker
and wife OF Mansfield. Mass.
Tie ladies connected with the chapel
are making preparations for the annual
sale and entertainment which Is to be held
next Thursday evening
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-27
ROCKY POINT.

The bill this week at the Forest Casino
is an extremely strong one as many ad-
ditions have been made To last week 3 bill
ana the curtain raiser. Raymond and
West, two black face comedians are we'll
received. Francis Harrison in n skit that
is exceptionally pleasing and the Veloni
sisters In their musical act are the best
that have ever been heard here. while
Knowles and Mcneil. the trick oornetIsts.
show that they know thing or two
about cornet.
Hopper and Starr in their comedy
sketch are very interesting while Annie
Martell in her new and up TO date songs
attracted attention. Hulda Halvers and
Lulu Leslie in their dancing act intro
duce many new steps that are very diff
cult. William Harbeck in his cFntortion
act holds one in brcatbless amazement.
Melrose and Elmer, the charge artists
could initiate to suit every one.
The Ramsey sisters in their songs did
exceptionally we'll while Rita Durant in
her serio-comic songs was we'll received.
The casino is very pleasant place 10
spend the afternoon or evening In as IL is
very cool. This program will continue
evsry afternoon and evening this week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-27
TEA TABLE TALK

see by the papers that the beautifully and
oft married Lillian Russell Is seeking yet an
other divorce.
There Is no mention Of who the lucky man
is-the next lucky one, OF couise-and have
forgotten the lame Of the present one, who
will shortly cease TO bee Mr.. Lillian Russell
and will resume his maiden name, as IL were.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-12-16

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debted to the NEws-HERALD for sub
scription, will please call and settle at
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receive the benefit of the 81 90 cash rate
for the coming year. New subscribers
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the year. Call and get the benefit of
this reduction.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-12-16

Bascom Campbell, who killed Marshal
Whitaker, at Georgetown, in 1887, and
was sentenced to life imprisonment, has
had his sentence commuted by the Board
OF Pardons and is once more free man.
He is 76 years of age.