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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-03
IN A KINDLY VEIN.
Sir Walter Bessnt Advises Englishmen
to Study Our History.


Sir Walter Besant in The Queen writes
words Of wisdom regarding America. II
every Englishman would sec as clearly AS
he does, how much more pleasantly the
tNo great branches OF the Anglo-Saxon
race would get along together.
SIN writing 10 an American correspond
ent the other day-it was a letter which
she sent. with my knowledge, to news
paper-I fell into double blunder; IA
thing which I cannot defend except by the
futile excuse that most Englishmen would
make the same mistake. The state in
which my letter was published was that Of
Tennessee
First spoke of Tennessee as mid
die state--I did not Use the word mid
die in the American sense, but as we un-
derstand it. as meaning one of the states
in the interior of the contincnt. With the
Americans it is a southern state of course.
However, this was not very bad blum
der. / went ON, foolishly, 10 speak of the
happiness TO state Of having no history.
No history! 1t now appears that the state
OF Tennessee has rich history OF its own
and that 1 ought, / suppose, to have
known il.
but let us ask each other this ques-
tion. There are 44-or is it 45?-independ-
ent sovereign states; every one OF these
states has its own government; its upper
and lower house. every one has its own
history. Many Of these states are larger
than the European states. New York Is
as large as France; Texas, say, is as large
as Austria and Germany together. Every
one is most important individual and
separate state; every one, / say, has its
own history
"What do we know about their histo-
ries? Which among us could pass an ex-
animation in the history of Kentucky,
Tennessee, Texas or Alabama? OF Massa-
chusetts we know little; of New York
state little; of Virginia little; Of Flori-
Ia little. What do we know of Ohio, of
Wisconsin, Of Oregon? We know, as a
rule just nothing.
Il will not admit that am more ig
norant than my neighbors, and L know
next to nothing. But / do know this,
that the experience which was learned by
the originators of the American colonies,
whose early history is one Of such terrible
sufferings, mistakes and courage, went
long way to conferring upon the Ameri-
can people the pride and self reliance and
enterprise which are undoubtedly among
their most conspicuous qualities.
"They went n long way n well in teach
ing us how n colony is to be made when
and how to leave il entirely alone, how to
foster it, how to encourage it. Before we
colonized Australia and New Zealand and
South Africa we had already colonized
and conquered the continent Of North
America. OF our colonies and conquests
there the greater part has been lost TO us,
but the lesson remains. For these reasons
alone it is fitting that we should teach our
children the history of our country first,
our empire next and of the United States,
taken separately, next.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-03
EAST PROVIDENCE.
Sons of Veterans Elect Officers--New
JeWelry Factory.

At the regular meeting of Thomas X.
Salisbury Camp No. ., 5. Of ", in Grand
Army hall. Wednesday evening. the an
nual election Of officers took place, with
the following result: Captain, Charles
O. Tabor; first lieutenant William Ill.
Adams second lieutenant. Charles 1.
Bullock; camp council, L. Is. Miller, =.
/. Bullock and George L. Bowen; dele
gate to annual division encampment u.
III. Luther; delegate at-lar9e, p. B. Mil
Ter; alternate, q. Fred Taylor; alternate
at-large, &. L. Bullock. The installation
of officers will take place "Wednesday
evening, January ), at which time the
remaining officers will be appointed.
The reports of deaths recorded in the
town clerks office show that nine persons
died "a this town during the month OF
November as follows: Diphtheria. /; ty-
phod fever, /; Bright's disease, 3; maras-
mus /; pneumonia. 2; brain trouble, j:
This morning Town Treasurer David
5. Ray ard Town Clerk George f. Hum
ter made arrangements to have the soO ooo
town bonds, which are due In lsii,
changed from coupon bonds 20 registered
bonds. This Is done by order of the town
council, at the request of the purchasers
Of the bonds and will require this series
Co be reprinted and signed, but the sx-
pense attending the change VIII DO met
by the bond holders.
Squantum Tribe, No. II, Improved Order
of Red Men. held their regular meeting
last evening in Pythian hall. The
chiefs degree was conferred upon one
candidate. There were visitors present
from King Philip. and Pooassct Tribes
OF Providence. After the routine of busi-
ness had been concluded general good
time was enjoyed for an hour or more.
during which remarks We're made by the
visiting braves. and several Of the local
tribe.
Arthur Evans. the 1S-year-old hero OF
the Flint fire last evening is "A resicent of
this town. and resides with his widowed
mother, Mrs. John Evans, on Water
street.
William Brewin of this town has been
elected commander Of olocum Post NO.
10. q. A. r. OF Providence
Rev. III. u. Johnson or this town,
formerly pastor of the United Congre2a'
tional church. Broadway, has accepted
n call to be psstor of the Luther's Corners
Congregational church, Seekonk.
Another jewelry manufacturing shop Is
being erected at Riverside, which, when
completed, will employ some ID or 20
persons. This enterprise is in the hands
of gentleman who has conducted the
iewelry manufacturing business in the
city a mum ber of years, and who considers
Riverside good location for the busi-
ness. This Will maze two Jewelry con-
Germs at that place
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-03
PAWTUXET VALLEY.
SIN shup o, the Railroad at C:ntrevil,e.
Chased Peeping Tom.

A freight wreck occurred on the New
York and New England Railroad ut Cen
teryille yesterday afternoon, which delay
eI travel both on the steam and electric
roads for some time. Tho local freight
from Willimantic To Providence, In charge
OF Conductor Graves Ind stopped at the
depot to do some switching nnd as
usual the var end of the train, consisting
of about 20 cars, had been cut OF and
left standing on tne main track above
the station, while the train gang were at
work witching Some one. probably one
of tho gang of boys who are always hang
ing around the cars at this place. released
the brakes on the cars In the rear section
and a. there is a heavy down grade they
commenced To gather headway with every
turn OF the wheels, and when they were
first noticed by the train men were com
ing toward the cars standing on the sid
inus a. lively gait The n7ineer was on
the side track at the time and as soon as
he saw the cars In motion, he blew his
whistle as n signal for the brakemep. but
before they could catch and stop the run
away section or even close the switch and
let it run down the main track the ears
crashed into the rear end of those bohInd
the engine OH the side track with a crash.
which Immediately brought large
crowd To the scene. When the tr8innen
saw that collision was inevitable they
jumped and NIL escaped injury.
Ahead of the engine on the side track
was "A long string of cars reaching from
the::Ceutreville crossing to the Main street.
nearly 200 yards away. When the cars
came together the force of the collision
was so great that the two ears on the end
OF the sidetrack were thrown from the
rails and one of them was drivon across
the tracks fof tho electric railroad and
nearly across the street, there being
scarcely room for n carriage 10 pass be
tween the end OF the car and the front OF
Milton Arnold's Office.
The engine escaped any serious dam
age. but several OF the cars Of tie runa-
way section were derailed and thrown
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-03
/. PAWTUXET.

IA dance was given AT 1.-THE Slocum Cove
house last evening under the direction of
the Klondlke Literary Association, which
was well attended Music WINS furnished
by the Liberty orchestra.
Last evening was the second night OF
tbe Mission Workers fair. Tho hall was
completely filed throughout the evening.
Mr.. Harry Bootham and brother have
returned from two weeks trip TO their
home in Connecticut. where they shot two
good sized foxes. Mr.. Harry Bootham
has for a number OF years taken this trip.
for the purpose or hunting foxes, bat his
brother has previously carr led Oft the
prize until this year when Mr.. Harry
bagged both foxes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-03
WARREN.
Amiiy Ledge Elects o fic rs-Child Iu-
jured by Fall.

Amity Lodge Of odd Fellows has elected
the following officers for the year ensuing
Noble grand, Fred A. Bliss: vice grand Joshua
G. Drown; recording secretary. David n. Pot
ter financial secretary Benjamin s Buffing-
ton: treasurer. Daniel l.. Gladding: trustees.
!. y. Barrus, y. :. Burlington. B.A. Bliss hall
committee, ID. W. Gladding, b. A. bliss aud J.
IA. Lent
Rev. Sidney Dean and wife, who have been
vi iting friends in town, have returned 20
their home in Broolsline.
Rosa Seymour, young daughter ~ Joseph
Seymour, fell from the piazza Of her uncle's
house on South Main street few days ago
and received severe injuries. DR.. Church was
called and found one of the muscles Of the
side lacera,cd. but no bones broken.
The Seymour wharf estate has been con.
veyed 20 Henry :. Srrague Of Providence.
The following are the names of those drawn
20 serve as grand Jurors NJ the December term
OF the Common plcss Division Of tho Supreme
Court, 10 lo held next Monday ut Bristol:
James h. Barry. Alfred e. Barton, George W.
Arnold and Edward a. Mason.
There were issued from the George Halle
Free Library during the month of November
1907 volumes. Of which G were history, Is
biography. 10 geography, ~ miscellaneous aud
91 fiction. During the month there were i3Oi
yi-lturs to the library sni reading roun.
Rev. Arthur Rogers ~ Central fails viii
fFVruTs Al - Ma 'Fs chiiet this eVrhing In
conhe.tion With the service ~ he life " tb,
i-te ArchtishoD Ia. II Cant,fbay.
The melting ~ tanL attsctei to an ril
siove caused "a fre ~ thr residences - Franci.
Mcmahon ON Mater street last evening. The
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-03
Special Apparatus for Each Case.

The Munyon Offices are thoroughly equipped
for the treatment OF everv form OF catnrrh.
Munyon's special apparatus reaches all the
diseased and sore spots and effects positive
cure. There Is no cutting, no burning, no
caustics; the treatment consists OF mild and
soothing lotions, which give relief from the
first application, and OF internal remedies,
which act on the blood and nerves and thor
oughly eradicate the disease.
III you have catarrh or any throat or lung
complaint, call and receive a free trial local
treatment.
Open all day and evening. Sun
day 2 to 3.
col Washington Street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-03
CRANSTON.

Mr.. Charles Sherwood is seriously i'll
witt typhoid fever, but DR.. Dan o. King,
who is attending him, has hopes of his
recovery. Mr. Sherwood Is well known
as an ice dealer, having been in that
business for n number nf years. He was
a resident of Auburn for long time, hav-
ing built two fine houses there. These he
mas recently sold and has taken up his
residence In knightsvile.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-03

one who has tried it repeatedly says
that hulcs may bU removed 10y the follow
ttwng sunlight With q powerful auns lass
bring the concentrated rays Of the sun 10
byar GA thc g2cresconly hNc Or ten min
utes ih three of iour weeks the mole
viii scab Cf ana new SKIN come ON. IL
tbe LIgiy shuuld not be- entirely removed
hy the nrsf application. repeat No scar
Will be left New York Ledger.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-03
Next Minute May Mean Death.

Next Minute May Mean Death. -
VI the heart iiutters. palritatss or tires
easily, YOU may b. next uccr to sudden
death and not know it iDr Agnew's
cure for the Heart gives instant relief
and cures "ih he pains about INV heart
wefe ~ severe | cO1ld hardly breathe. /
Thought ! must die. One dose ot Iir
ARnew LesTt gave me perfect relief IN.
side of 20 minutes, few bottles ouTej i
rruiy believe IL saved ,ny life - Nh
John .lnmiss0n. A r. Ont sold tv
Blandiug &..hl ,nding 5la Il 5S.weybosset /;
Ucligr L. Ciallin ~ 90 - TO 80 20. Main
Hail n Lyon.-Oj
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-03
SUFFERED
IS YEARS
Mrs. Dickie a Victim of Ec-
Zema and Unable to Walk
Her Story and That of
rIany Others in PrOvi-
denCe Proves That Mum
yOn Cures the Most OBJ
stinate Diseases.

Mrs. Z. Dickie, No. Q Turbher's lane, Provi-
dence, II. l., says: For fifteen years i suf-
fered with eczema Of the hands and arms.
work. had tried every imaginable remedy
in an effort to rid myself of this miserable
complaint, but sould get no relief. Hearing
much of Munyon's wonderful cures, applied
to his specialists and began using Munyon's
remedies. which they prescribed for me. The
result Is that have been completely cured. |
for me. and / will be glad to tell any inquirers
in regard TO the marvellous results IN my
case. W
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-03


For earache put couple Of drops of
Thomas Ecle"triu Oil OH n bit Of cotton
and pace IL In tho ear. Tho pain Will
stop in few moments. simple enough,
isn't ity
Dr. Woods NORWAY Pine Syrup seems
sent as a special providence tn little folks
Pleasant % take, perfectly harmless. alb
solutely SURE To give instant relief in al
cases of cold or lung trouble.
"For thrcc wears | suffered from Sah
Rhoum. IL covered my hands to sucl
an oxtnnt that | could not wash them
Two bottles Of Burdock Blood Bitters
ouren me-" Llbbie Young, Popcs Mills.
II Lawrence County, y y.
Put aD eud 10 misery. Deans Dint.
meut viii cure the worst case Of Itchiug
Piles thste ever was, and DO u almost
instantly. Years ~ suffering relieved hi
singh night Get u ans Ointment
from your dealer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-03
SOME FOOLISH PEOPLE

Allow cough 20 run until 10 gets beyond the
reach OF medicine. They often say. "Oh. IL
will wear away" bat In most cases 10 wear.
thcm away. Could trey b-- trsiured ~ ~
the successful medicine called kemp bAl
san. which - scld On pc-inve guarantee g.
cure. thvs would immediately go fiie excel
lsnf eject after takiag the iirsi do-o pric.
2tc. and 30. Trial size. free. AT al druggists.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-03

BRANCH AVENUE MARKET
Why go TO the cityY We sell just rs cheap
here. Give me "A call.
FRANK z. SAULS. 5Js Branch avenue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-03
MUNYON'S ELECTRIC MACHINE.

Munyon's static electric machine cures
swollen and stiff joints, paralysis, pains in
gout neuralgia and female troubles are re.
lieved in "a few moments Sufferers from ner-
vous prostration the brain weary-the brok-
en- down, all lind the new electrical influence
"A powerful help.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-08
McInyre& waraweIl,s Letter.

(Specis to Austin Cotton Exchange.)
New Ork, April 6.-Prices fluctuated
within narrow range today, without
decided endecy either way, at opening
prices; define 2 to 5 points in sympathy
with a eclin in Liverpool AT the de-
cline, however there was a small demand
for loca and Liverpool account, and
prices rllied o last nights closing fig
ures. lie buing power was soon ex-
hausted, and the absence of support
the prizes slGly receded. the market
closing to points lower; sales, S6100
bales. lew Cleans was closed. The
food sitationn the south shows no i'm
prOvemet, an this fact prevents selling
on lage sca. Receipts this week are
larger tan wre expected. The worst
feature theibsence of outside support.
Liverpool wasunchanged on spots; sales,
5000 bahs. hw Orleans expects tomOr-
row, 200 to 300 bales, against 600 last
week, AID 105 last year; Houston. 600
to 700 hles, against 996 last week, and
1879 las ye;. Augusta received today,
165 bale, aGnst 464 last week, and GO
last year Mephis, 81 bales, against 1908
last wee, al 224 last year; st. Louis,
20 bales,agast 175 last week, and none
last yeai Huston, 1877 bales, against
1878 las wee, and 1890 last year. Au-
gusta shppet357 bales; Memphis, 1911
bales; s. Llis, 1882 bales; Houston,
2246 baes, pots here declined Lice;
sales, 36tIbass, for spinning. Middling.
Z 3-Sc, atint 7-Sc. Mobile advanced
Lice. Ny orleans sold 5000 bales.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-08
New York,

New .ork, April 6.-Today's cotton
market vas small and narrow, the deal
ings beig within a range of lac points.
Tradingwas spasmodic, with room oper-
ators oiefiy in evidence. Liverpool
bought a small way during the first
fifteen 1inutes and again just before the
close. On the call the market was
steady, lM3 points lower, under disap-
pointing Liverpool cables; advanced to
last nigt's prices on short covering, eased
off agaii under estimates of free port
movemet and rallied just before the
close Onlctive buying by the bull contin-
gent. he market closed steady with
prices 1point higher to point lower.
CottoI-Spot closed quiet Middling
uplands7 3-Sc; middling gulf, 75-Sc;
sales, 81 bales
Futuis, steady. Sales, $4,000 bales;
January 6.S9c; February, 6.93c; April,
7.00c; lay, 705c; June, 71Oc; July,
Tide; August, 716c; September, 6.93c;
October6.Slc; November, csc; Deem
Der, 6.S,.
Net deipts GO bales; gross, 4O39 bales ;
exports Q Great Britain, 1887 bales;
France, Isl bales; continent, 305 bales;
forward, 1868 bales; sales, 1868 bales, all
spinners stock, 1908 bales.
lotai qua. NET receipts, lI,OOO Dales,
exports p Great Britain, 1887 bales;
France, 81 bales; continent 70S bales /;
stock, 67.0D bales.
CONSOLIDATED: Net receipts, 25,SS0 bales
| exports o Great Britain, 1864 bales;
France, ISL bales; continent, 1926
bales.
Total InceSeptember Il Net receipts,
6,215, 10: balls; exports to Great Britain,
753,3O' balls; France, 614,095 bales;
| continen 1,03, 1859 bales.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-08
DEMOCRATS ORGANIZE.
Progressive Democratic League Or
ganized I'm New York City.

Progressive Democratic League Or
ganixed in New York City.
New York, April 4.-Representatiyes
of 100 clubs that supported Bryan and
Sewall last fall met today and organized
the Progressive Democratic League" of
New York city. 1t is estimated that aside
from the single tax clubs and the labor
organizations that took part last fall there.
will be 200 branches organized. Those
taking part in tOday's movement say that
the other 175 clubs, not of distinctiveAy
Bryan and Sewall characteristics, will
fall In line as soon as the organization de-
tails are completed. Those interested to-
day believe that the new movement will
assume immense proportions, and the in
dependent vote cast next fall, If political
conditions should make it necessary to
cast, will exceed the vote cast for Henry
George in 1SS6-61, 800. The conversion
adopted a declaration of principles, af@
firming allegiance to the democratic plat
form of 1885,
1t was announced that IL the Greater
New York bill becomes law the league
will be consolidated with the Brooklyn
league. When the officers are elected
the league will apply for charter from
the state league of democratic clubs.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-08
LIVE STOCK.


Chicago, April 6.-Trade in cattle was
not characterized by any great activity,
and prices were See about steady, on the
of native dressed beef steers up to $50
@5.35 for prime to fancy. Stockers and
feeders were steady. Bulls were I'M
changed. Calves were lower; prices
being about 25 cents off. Texas cattle
were unchanged
Hogs were 10 cents lower, despite the
light receipts. Common to prime hogs
sold at $37O@41O. and sales were
largely around $500, the bulk going for
$3.95@4.O0. Heavy hogs are no
longer arriving in good numbers, and the
offerings consisted chiefly of light ard
medium weights.
Sheep were 10 cents lower. Sales were
on basis of S3.OO63.5O for inferior
sheep up to $5.O0@5.4O for choice to
extra, with westerns selling at $4.25@
500. Lambs sold actively at $1,000
$50, yearlings bringing $3.75@4.S5.
Receipts 5000 head; hogs, 49,
600 head; sheep, 5000 head.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-08
G.. II. & II. Annual Meeting.

Galveston, Tex, April 6.-(Special.)-
The annual meeting of the Galveston,
Houston and Henderson Railway was
held at the Offices of the company in this
7. NJ Campbell and General Attorney
John M. Duncan represented the Gould
interests, while President II. G. Rouse
looked after the interest of the Katy. The
old directory was reelected. After the
stockholders meeting the directors elect
ed the old executive committee. The
Campbell and Rouse parties left this
afternoon at / o'clock, the former going
to Palestine and the latter to Dallas,
where the annual meeting of the Katy
Railroad of Texas will be held tomorrow.
The affairs OF aon ths road S cb II highly
contemplated.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-08
CorON CROP ANALYZED.
MOvemd of Cotton for Seven
MontIin Groups of Three Years.


New Deans, April 6.-Secretary Hes
ter has st issued a statement analysing
the moydent of cotton for the first seven
months the present season, say from
Septemb 1 to March 81. inclusive. COM
pared wi the previous three years. He
shows TIN actual delivery of cotton from
the statof Texas had been 2,O96.O29
bales, agnst 1.771,907 last year, and 81
0S9,16 mr before That the amount
brought nto sight, which includes diff.
ference interior town stocks. compared
with Sepmber 1, as shown by railroad
returns, &C., in each of the three groups
of states as been 2,0S0,299 bales in Tex
as: 2.59537 bales in other gulf states,
and 3.2242S in Atlantic states, making
the totalfor the United States to the
close of Iarch 1904, 300 bales, and show
ing an i1.rease in Texas, compared with
last yearof 2S7S45 bales, a decrease UNI
der the var before last of 1,O4O, 1S9 bales,
and an Increase over 1894 of 1S7,43!.
bales: arincrease in other gulf states OF
551 ,916 ales oyer last year, a decrease
of 81, 730bales under the year before last,
and an Increase of 563,603 bales over
1894; anincrease in the Atlantic states OF
6OT. $50 hles over last year; decrease
of 1875 balei under the year before
laSt, anu Ill infIedse VI ~oo'-o"
over 1S9-. 80.
After March Il the movement into
sight in .hree groups in the past three
years waf as follows: Texas. last year,
i97, 1913 ales; year before last. 155,470
bales, anG in the year before the lat ter;
16G, 1853 biles; o.her gulf states. 11S;So3
bales last year, S12,916 year before last,
and 1S4.3SS balls in the year before the
latter Atlantic states, last year, 3S4,
O66 bales; year before last, 23793S bales les;
in the year before the latter, 2o2,o3O
bales.
The prOups as above set forth consist
first. of Texas, including Territory; sec,
ond, other gulf states. embracing Arkan-
sas. louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee,
Missouri and Oklahoma; and third. At
latte states. embracing North Carolina,
South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Ala
bama and Virginia.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-08
State srsa;t Congress.

Brennan, Tex, April 4.--(Special.) y
The sixth annual state skat congress at
Germania park today was largely attend
ed. San Antonio, Galveston, Houston.
and number of other cities and towns
were well represented, about 200 visitors
in. all. The play. began at 1870 o'clock
this afternoon and resulted as follows:
First Prize-Silver cigar stand: Won.
by III. Muller Of Bellville.
Second Prize-Umbrella and cigar case:
Won by III. Grote and John Chappell of.
Brennan.
Third Prize-Two beer mugs: Won by
Otto Mem of Carmine.
Fourth Prize-A box of cigars and
match box: Won by w. Meyer and A..
Wageman of Brennan.
Fifth Prize--Pocket knife: Won by
Fritz Fisher Of Brenham.
Sixth Prize-Deck of cards and rules
of skat: Won by III. Menke Of Carmine.
Seventh Prize-Rules Of skat: Won by
M. Cans of Giddings.
BOBBY Prize--A pair of trowels: Won
by s. Levin and NJ. Starke of Brennan.
The award of prizes was made by Dr..
Il. Simon. who also delivered the Grafton
of the day. San Antonio is the next place
of meeting. s iitn v4f. mteo 81