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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-12
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The 14-years-old son of Thomas Finn of
Bangor, disappeared. Saturday afternoon.
and was found, Sunday morning. locked
up in box car in the Maine Central rail-
road yard. The boy says he met some
tramps in the yard. Saturday and they
tossed him into the car and shut the door
on him.
The members of TicOnic Division. No.
sos. Locomotive Engineers. had a most
successful excursion to Houlton, Sunday.
and party numbering about 200, includ-
ing members from various sections of the
State and their ladies. made the enjoyable
trip. every arrangement for which was
successfully carried out.-Bangor Wing.
Fire started, probably from spontaneous
combustion, in the head house of the
marine railway. South Portland, Monday
forenoon. The steamboat Forest Queen
of the Casco Bay Line. and tug William
Wooley were on the railway. but the
flames We're subdued i'm season to prevent
much damage to the crafts. The loss is
about $1,000
William Deacon, the young man who
was accidentally shot by q 3S-calibre re-
volver. while cunning on the Canadian
side of the river opposite Calais, Thurs
day, the ball passing through one of his
lungs. is slightly improved. and the
chances are that he will recover. The
young man is n relative of Mayor Deacon
of Midtown, N. B.
Good Templars are arriving in Farming
ton from every county in the State, to at
tend the semi-annual session of the
Grand Lodge of the order. 1t is the 4Oth
semi-annual session The first arrival was
that veteran temperance worker. Hon.
Jedediah Thomas of Gardiner. Past
Grand Chief Templar James H. Hamilton
of Mattawamkeag. has also been well
coined by his Franklin county friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-12
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Lincoln.

The following are the real estate trans.
fers in Lincoln county for ono week:
BOOTHBAY HARBOR-Gco Il. Kenis-
ton to Martha NJ. Greenlaw land and
buildings, 81.
BREMEN-Chas. Genthner to Mary
Gcnthner, land and buildings. 81: VIM. A.
Blanchard to Geo. futile. land, $50
BRISTOL<-Thomas A. Blaisdell to Tho
M. Blaisdell, land. 81: Thomas A. Bais-
dell to Melissa Blaisdel, land, 81; Ell
bridge G. Erskine to Tho. Lailer land and
buildings 5000. :
JEFFERSON-Chas II. Weeks to Fran
celia Newell, land SIS; Emily W. Rich
ardsOn to Samuel A. Richardson land and
buildings 5000; Clarissa Bond, ct ais to
Samuel T. jackson. land 81: Ellen j.
Sprowl ct ais to Wilbur b. Tibbetts. land
and buildings. 81; Frank w. Bowden to
Chas. McCobb, land and buildings. $500.
DRESDEN-Emily A. Blen to John
Cate. land and buildings. 81. etc
NEWCASTLE-Edw. Miller ct ais to
Sanford w. Freeman. land. 81; Sanford
w. Freeman to Lena Pottle. land. 81;
Mary f: Cunningham to Freeman II.
Woodbridge, land and buildings. SIS:
bridge, land and buildings. 81.
WHITEFIELD-Sam Kennedy to
Clara A. Kennedy. land and buildings.
$500; Leslie Lewis to Zebra C. Kennedy
land and buildings. $500
MONH EGG AN-Mary r. Davis to Ford
w. Davis, land and buildings $3.50
WALDOBORO-Adelin Miller to Ida E.
Miller, land and buildings, $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-12

There was an old fashioned husliins
at the barn of o. ]. Hussey, Vassal-
boro, last Thursday evening, attended
by about 1875. The party husked ass
bushels Of corn and got through at
$50. After clearing up they sat down
to bountiful feast furnished by the
hostess. After this the evening was
spent in a general good time. Mr.. and
Mrs. Hussey know just how to enter
tain and it was red letter If not rcd
ear occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-12

Sunday evening, a party OF the
friends of F. x. Courtemanche gather
ed at his home on Washington street
and rendered him a reception in honor
Of his birthday anniversary. A gold
chain and locket We're presented him,
the presentation speech being made
by Mr.. L.aPlante. All immensely en-
joyed the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-12

Thursday week. while the venerable
Neal Dow lay in the valley and shadow
of death, Names other distinguished
nonagenarian, the Oldest surviving ex-
senator of the United States. J. w.
Bradbury, was in the throng of Water
street. Augustus sitting erect in his car
riage.-a notable figure and quickly dis
tinguishable to those to whom he was
only personally known by pictures in
the newspapers.-Winthr Banner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-12

case of outing flannel, the cent quail
ity. This case will be sold for cents
per yard and if you see it too late to
obtain some of it, you will probably
blame-yourself
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-12

The first polo game of the season in
Augusta will be on Monday evening.
November 8. Already the local dealers
have laid in a supply of polo sticks to
supply the demand that will be made
for them by the craze caused among
the boys at the first of the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-12
A Card.

We. the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on a fifty cent bottle
of Greene's Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure
your cold or cough. We also warrant a
twenty-five cent bottle to prove satisfac-
tory or no pay. Bowditch & Webster,
John Coughlin, F. X. Courtemanche, Ar
thur Tetrault, j. NJ Mixer.
d&wky ,6mos
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-12

In fistic encounter near the night
lunch cart on Oak street, Saturday
night, it is said that party Of French
men rather roughly used a citizen.
Stories concerning the affair are con-
flicting, but the latest report said that
the man was not much injured and
that the police were looking into the
matter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-12

Edward Stickney, Hallowell sports
man, shot a strange bird on the Ken
nebec river one day this week. Our or
nithologists pronounced it to be a
stormy petrol, otherwise known as +,
Mother Carey'S chicken" 1t is soma :
what of puzzle to know how it came
so far inland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-12

The tug Charlie Lawrence towed
an immense raft of logs up to the boom
opposite the Augusta Lumber Com
pany's mills, Monday The logs are
some that were carried past this point
during the freshet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-12

Frank A. Bigelow of North Belgrade
whose serious illness was reported in
Mondays Journal, died, Sunday night,
at 10 o'clock. His wife and one child
survive him. The funeral will be held
at 10 o'clock A. NJ, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-12

The class CT 80 at Cony high
school held a meeting, Monday and
elected the following officers for the en-
suing year: G. S. Morton, president:
Miss Bascomb, vice president; William
Titcomb, secretary and treasurer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-12

MISC Edna Belle Dudley celebrated
her 9th birthday anniversary.
Saturday, by giving party.
About % of her schOolmateS
were present and they passed de-
Ightful afternoon. Refreshments were
served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-12

Capt. r. w. Blacks elegant monu-
ment is nearly completed and Turner
& Brown will soon set it up in the
Palermo cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-12

The regular w. C. T. U. meeting will
be held, this afternoon. Anyone hav-
ing clothing for children or suitable to
be made over are requested to leave it
at the rooms before Friday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-12

Sad to relate. Maine appears to be
dependent on Michigan and other
states for apples. Some fine winter
greetings were seen in front of J. F.
Fullers store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-12

H. L. Sherbourne has returned from
the Moosehead region, bringing with
him two does which he had the good
fortune to capture. The deer were on
exhibition at Hill & Locke's, yesterday.
and will be cut for the public, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-12

The last rehearsal of the Augusta
chorus Will be held, tonight, at the Uni
versalist vestry. All members should
be sure to see their captains about
tickets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-12

Don't forget the pound party
Wednesday evening from to 10 al
St. Marks home. Give generously for
it is worthy object.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-12

Dick Phillips will skate, this week, in
Houlton, on Monday, Thursday and
Friday evenings, with a skater whose
name is Law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-12

George e. Mulliken Of the city
treasurer's Office. who has been enjoy
ing a short vacation at Portland, has
returned to his work in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-12

Samuel Stanwood of Rowdoin, passed
Sunday in this city, the guest of Mrs
D. c. Stanwood on North Chestnu.
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-12

Roy Marston of BOwdoin College
was in the city, Monday, visiting
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-12

Mrs. c. w. Merriman of Brunswick, is
passing few days the guest Of Mrs
Poole on Capitol street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-12

Misses Florence H. Bentley and Hat
tie l. Rice of Sangerville, We're in the
city, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-12

M. C. Woods of this city, and +. S.
Sanborn of Readfield, passed last week
in Boston, returning home, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-12

Miss Alice Knight, who has been Wis
iting at ]. c. Kirkpatrick returned
to her home in Waltham, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-12

The Howard Benevolent Union will
meet, this evening, with Miss H. g.
Fuller on Crosby street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-12

D. w. Philbrook of Skowhegan, was
in the city, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-12

c. G. Homer, postmaster at Bucks
port, made Augusta a business call,
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-12

Nathan Reynolds of Portland. passed
Sunday with friends in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-12

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All drug.
gists refund the money II 1t fails to cure Csc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-12

Rev. Mr.. Cummings occupied pulpit
at Bath, Sunday, returning home,
Monday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-12

Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Brown of Water
vile, took dinner at the North, Mon
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-12

Harold Woodbury., well-known
jeweler of Brunswick, was in the city
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-12

]. A. Hartman of Waterville. was
in the city. Monday, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-12

George M. Warren Of Castine, was in
the city, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-12

w. w. Washburne Of China, was in
the city, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-12

Augustus Pease of Fayette, was
among the Hotel Johnson diners, Mon
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-12

Miss Laura DinslOw went to Somer-
vile, Mass, Monday, to visit friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-12
Marshal Cali ct waterville, was In
the CITY, Monday.

o. F. Sproul of Weeks Mills. was in
the city, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-12

Benjamin Hartman of Kents Hill.
was in the city, Monday. on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-12

The 3.35 express west bound, Mon.
day, carried between 80 and 40 deer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-12

D. w. Archibald of Mount Vernon
was in the city, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-12

Jesse Spaulding of Belgrade, was 6
guest at the City hotel, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-12

Sheriff McFadden made a business
trip to Auburn, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-12
LOCALS.

Edward w. Chase of Lewiston, was
in the city, Monday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-31
KINDRED DISEASES OF THE STOMACH,
LIVER AND KIDNEYS.
Uric Acid Diseases



q
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But what of the afford
holiday
front
drastic action but the paabe
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-31
WANSKUCK.
A HOldup at ToOlevi'le Reported.
Baseball and Other Notes.

There was another hold up in Toole-
vile Thursday evening about 1880 o'clock
and though the fact did not get into tho
daily papers, neither was it reported to
the police.
Walter Sonner. hoSeman at the Three
Ones, was driving along Branch avenue,
with his prospective bride, and when
near the corner of Charles street, six
stnlwart fremen dashed from the engine
house OF steamer Ii and selling the horses
by the bride brought them to a stand
still.
The driver whipped up the horses but
was seized and told to- desist which he
did with alacrity. Then four of the
firemen ENGAGED In conversation with Mr..
Sonner and the bride-to- be upon tho sub
ject of whether marriage Is failure.
The other two firemen proceeded to tie
a washboiler n nursing bottle and other
articles needed by u young married
couple to tho back of tho hack, after
which they were allowed to proceed with
the usual shower of rice old shoes, etc.
Twenty minutes later the young couple
were made one. MIR. Sonner was for
four years IA mem ber Of steamer 16.
Edwin j. Dawding, clerk for the Hon.
Albert Roberts of Veazie street, will leave
for Cleveland, o., ny way of Niagara
Falls tomorrow morning. ON his return
two weeks hence Mr. Dowding will stop
at pittsburg and New York city.
The old Comets defeated the Vandys of
Vandewater street on the old baseball
grounds. yesterday afternoon. The score
stood 12 To 3.
Mr.. James Sudiow is lying seriously Ill
at his homescn Branch avenue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-31
EAST PROVIDENCE.
Ice Cream Pedlers Give Annoyance.
Judge Bliss Medal.

The residents of East Providence are
becoming annoyed by the gong ringing
of the ICE cream pedlers who visit the
town evenings In great numbers
In some streets there are several persons
quite Ill. On one there Is young man
lying at the point OF death. and one
pedler was asked three times In one even
ing not TO ring the bell near the house,
as it very much annoyed tho sick man,
bnt either from thoughtlessness or other
wise he continued his annoyance
Judge George N. Bliss of this town has
been awarded medal of honor by Con-
Qress for gallantry in action at the battle
of Waynesborough.
In the Seventh District Court this
morning John Kelly pleaded guilty to
assault and battery on Charles w.
Aldrich, at Camp White, and was sem
fenced to pay fine OF $50 and costs,
amounting to s2i 80
In this affair Kelly attempted to take
some chairs from the cafe at Camp White
TO another part of the grounds, and when
requested to give them up by Aldrich.
who was i'm charge at the place, a quarrel
ensued and Kelly struck Aidrich In the
mouth. breaking his false teeth and
splitting his jaw.
a concealed weapon, and was fined $40
and costs, in all Sl5. 30.
Frank Williams, for being an idle per-
son with no visible means of support,
was sent to the state workhonse for six
months.
Arthur Short, Chester Green and Will
liam Bliss left this morning for trian-
gunr bicycle run to Boston. thence to
Worcester and return to Providence.
Mr.. and Mrs. George j. Thatcher OF
Leonard avenue. left yesterday for an 3
weeks visit at East Union. Ne
Misses Maude and Nellie Blanchard OF
Warren are spending their vacation with
their grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Il.
Blanchard of Martin street.
Mrs. Emma Ashland who has been the
guest of Mrs Fred j. Chaffee, for a few
weeks, returned to her home In Now York
today.
Mrs. Albert Kenyon and two daughters
are visiting friends at Woodville, L. l.
Mrs. L. q. Knickerbocker left yesterday
to pass few weeks at her former home
at West Harwich, Mass.
Miss nj. Elmer Carr, teacher in Mau.
ran avenue school, who injured her ankle
few days since by bicycle accident is
improving.
Mrs. Il. Il. Pierce and two children of
Grove avenue left yesterday for months
visit at Hyannis. Mass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-31

tlonal Bank, and treasurer OF the Flet-
cher Manufacturing Company. Con-
gress and the President must be In IA
Vor or new laws or we VIII never get
them. The Westerners and Southern
ers are in favor OF the greenback be-
cause they regard IL as cheap money.
No interest is charged on them and for
that reaSon they seem TO be popular
In the West and South. AS a matter
of fact they are not cheap money at all.
because when they are wanted they
seem 10 be scarce and when they are
not wanted they seem To be plenty.
There is something the matter with
the greenbacl<s for currency. Mr. Ames
was of the opinion that the best plan
was 10 leave the currency In the hands
OF the national banks. because there
would be more fleXibility and the de-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-31
BRISTOL.
McHenry Recovering From His In
juries--NoteS About Town.

Robert McHenry who was so terribly
Gored by bull on the farm of the late A.
Sidney DeWolf July @, that il was thought
he could not live. Is now nearly ro.
covered. lie has returned home from tho
Rhode Island Hospital whore no has 5oen
cared for ever since tho accident
The game of baseball played on the
common yesterday afternoon between the
Bristols and Nationals OF Fall River re.
suited In victory Co the homo team by n
score Of 4 TO q
The government boat Standish. Lieu.
tenant MCClacrcn commanding, arrived
here yesterday with number OF naval
o.licers on board. She Is at anchor of the
Herreshof works and tho officers have
been ashore looking over the plant Incy
went on board the torpedo boat Dup out
which was mt the pier with steam up
The Christian Endeavor Society OF the
Congregational church held Its annual
picnic yesterday on the grounds at Mount
Hope.
MIR. John Butler llnoman for the
Providence Telephone Company who fell
from tree here white connecting wires
and who was taken 10 the Rhode Island
Hospital with three ribs broken. and other
wise injured Is now considered out OF
danger.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-31
PAWTUXET VALLEY.
A New School Pr.ncipal--Off For
KlOndike Gold Fields.

Progressive Circle of Kings Daughters
OF Fiskeville made It's annual excursion
TO the shore today and the Sunday school
excursion this year. going to Newport
instead OF some of the nearer summer
resorts.
Mr.. Edward g. Knight graduate Of
the Bridgewater Normal school, has been
engaged as principal OF the Phenix
Schools in place of Frank ii. kirmayer,
who resigned at tho end of the summer
term.
Tho gold fever has reached The valley
and James Linton Of Franklin, Pa, who
has been visiting relatives at NatclS and
RiverDoint for the past few weeks, left
last night for Franklin and intends to
leave there for the Pacific coast in time
TO catch steamer which sal 8 fer Al ,ska
on Aug. 20.
Charles j. Hudson and Silas T.. Nye of
PheniX left today for a two weeks outing
at Shawomet ard IL. A. = Reoch and
Ward Il. Smith started FOR two weeks
tour through the cen raj and southern
states.
The depositors in the defunct Phonix
Savings Bank are much disguised at the
sowness in which the affairs Of the con-
Germ are settled and tho general opinion
is that the least that could bc done would
be TO give them some idea as TO when
they might expect a dividend. IL ever.
Edward Lawton, storekeeper at the
Glen Mills reformatory, returned to his
duties today after visit with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Lawton, at Phenix.
The Town Council after receiving nu-
merOus petitions and viewing High street
at Phenix many times, have at last de-
oided 10 do something TO place the street
in better condition. and the residents are
correspondingly happy.
Rev. John n. Salisbury and wife Of
Anthony left today for vacation trip to
In Plume. Pa
Mrs. Philip Bennett is seriously III at
her residence in Phenix. and but faint
hopes arc en>Rrtained OF her recovery
Mr.. .IossphAnyna Of Danielson is the
guest of Frank Outlet at Lippitt
Work on the new iron railroad bridge
near the Clyde print works is progressing
rapidly and the old bridge Will probably
be cut out and the now ono placed I'm po-
sition tomorrow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-31
EAST GREENWICH.
Sunday School Excursion Post
pOned--PersOnal and Other Notes.

The excursion of the First Baptist Sun
day school which was advertised to take
place yesterday was postponed on account
OF the exceedingly bad weather. Friday.
9th, H. the new date to which it has been
postponed. The program carried out will
I've the same with the sole exception of
the change OF date.
Mr. ID. Myron Greene Is spending the
week with relatives i'm Boston.
There will he small party start from
Greenwich TO Newport on the steamer
n. Dewey which has been ch artered by
George Tyler for the purpose.
Miss Adams of South Main street is
entertaining two friends from New .Jer-
scy, Misses Viola and Belle Crompton.
Rev. :. ID. Anderson expects to spend
some days at tlre Northneld conference
the coming week.
MIR. Charles n. Arnold OF Providence
has been the guest of Mrs Louis Com
stock during the past few days.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-31

practical men have something TO do
with this business. They are the men
who know what is wanted. But Wall
street is like a red flag In front OF a
bull to the men OF the West and South.
They seem TO think that they will have
60 pay too much for their money, that
the banks will have big profit I'm in
terest and that the business of the coun-
try Will be handed over TO the tender
mercies of the Wall street bankers. I'M
Ill the law makers show a majority over
the silver men I'm both branches of
Congress, little change for the better
In the matter OF currency can be looked
for. Continuing. Mr. Ames said that he
believed that the national bank system
was as good as anything that could be
devised, but the life of the national
bank will be short unless more latitude
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-31

the Merchants National Bank, would
be the best man to see, but unfortu-
nately Mr.. Vernon has been out of town
for several days, and he is not expected
home for several days to come. Mr. Will
liam Goddard, president of the Provi-
dence National Bank. who is consid-
cred authority on banking matters, is
on his way to Europe.
CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT.
You will have to get a Senate that is
different from the one we have at pres
ont If there is to be any change in the
currency laws. said Gen. William Ames,
president of the Blackstone Canal Ma