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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-21
THE ILsoNLAW,S FAILURES.

Now that we are about 90 bid adieu TO
the Wilson law it may not be unintorost-
ing 20 point out some of its failures since
it is impossible TO say anything good in
taking leave of measure which has
brought such distress TO the country ana
the treasury.
The deficit OF $685. 600, 600 which IL had
made up to the time OF Mckinlcy's inaug-
uration has been somewhat reduced by
tho enormous importations of the past
three months. which were made in order
to escape duties under the new tariff law.
Notwithstanding the increase In receipts
by renson Of this flood of importation
since the Inauguration of President Nc
k4tfley- -eastaraSy- intaInal- revenue
and total receipts under this law have
been much less than in tho correspond
ing months of tho history of the Mckinley
law.
This Is especially interesting and inn
portant because of the statements made
from timo to time by the Democrats 90
the effect that tue Wilson law was moro
,ucuessful as revenue producer than the
MthlDley law. lub VI
this statement is shown by the official
figures covering the receipts Of the Wilson
law from tho beginning of Its operations
down to tho present time aud comparing
those with the receipts under the Me-
Kinley law In the corresponding months
of its existence.
The Wilson law has now been In opera
tion "a months In those "a months the
customs receipts aggregated si67, 465. 2is,
while in tho first - months Of tho Nc
kinley law the customs receipts were
S5is, l52, lli. Tho internal revenue ro-
coipts under the Wilson law in it's first 3i
months were S3S2, 722, 4S3. and in the first
81 months of tho Mckinley law were
Si33, 772 l5S The total receipts under the
Wilson law In its first "a months, ending
juno 30, 1897. amount TO 1904, 200, 652,
while the Mckinley law In It's first "a
months produced sl,0il, 0iS 677, "a balance
OF more than sl37, 600, 600 In favor OF the
Mckinley law.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-21
FLOODED FlREMEN.
How Their Bikes We're Rescued BY
Voyage on a Barrel.

For time yesterday the members of
Hose Is on Broad street were In fear that
the building would float away as water
was pouring into the cellar In such guam
titles as to resemble miniature
Niagara Falls.
A little stream now and then pouring
into the cellar docs not phase the boys
very much, but yesterdays Inflow was
"corker ;" The building is located on
lowland and when 1t rains the sewers in
tho vicinity arc not large enough to carry
off the water, so 1t finds its way into the
cellar of tho engine house.
The shower of yesterday was the cause
of the latest flood and rs IL was some
what unexpected the members OF the com
many who have "bikcs" and Other
property in the cellar woro fearful least
the machines should he ruined.
A yolunteer was called for to put on
long legged rubber boots and go into the
80 inches Of rain water in tho cellar.
All hositated.
Finally Hoseman Bernard f. Sisson said
he would go II some one would provide
him with a boat. This was Knockout
blow. but one OF the other nom bcrs said
that there was barrel in the cellar and
perhaps that could be utilized ms craft
for tho time being.
Down into the cellar went Sisson, and
ms luck would have. IL The barrel had
floated at the foot Of the stairs, and he
was soon at seq.
At first he stcered in the dark TO the
nearest gas jet, and after that IL was plain
sailing Sisson did excellent work and
from the flood brought 20 the shore oil
the valusples that he could handle. Cap
tain w. II. Johnston says that this is not
"highwater mark ~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-21

I'm business letter. You may gain or
keep customer thereby.
A business letter Is usually on paper
with the printed address OF the ilrm send
ing the letter. and often also the names Of
tho partners.
Printing 10 so cheap In these days that
tho business man who sends out letters
on plain paper gives un Impression that
he Is behind the age.
lt Is important to rememher in regard
TO business lottdrs that most OF the trade
uf the United states is with people living
outside OF great cities, In small cities,
villages. or on farms. or engaged In pur-
suits not agricultural, that keep them in
rural districts.
With this I'm mind, be sure that your
letter contains the fullest objections. both
as 60 whore it Is mailed and the place To
which Ii is sent
As rule, business letters call for y
reply. and the person receiving the letter
should bo left I'm no doubt as 20 the
address 90 which to send his reply.
The heading should show, therefore,
where tho letter was written, and the
name and business of the senders
IL is usual Co address luttor Dear
sir, or Dear madam and such an
address need not imply even acquaint-
anceship, and much less familiarity
OF friendship
"My dear sir. &" or "My dear madam. +"
implies exceptional consideration, but
may bo properly used In an ordinary bust.
ness letter.
Between firms, or In addressing firm,
the address should he Gentlemen, ~
although "Sirs" is tolefsbls.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-21

OF course. no person above the level Of
ooarseness would think OF writing
Gents. Never close letter with
yours, etc. i" 1t indicates indifference,
and Is in effect n snuh
If letter does not deserve an answer 10
should not be answered, but II replied 10
at all, tho reply should DO in accordance
with ordinary polltoness.
The line which separates American and
also British business and personal CORES
pondence from that of other countries, is
marked by the absence of pretentious and
insincere formality.
We have none Of the distinguished
consideration" and so forth OF the French
man coupled with frantic offer TO
devote his life and goods TO your service
free OF chnrge-a style which Is also COM
mon IN Latin America
The American business letter Is. or
should ne. frank, sincere ana courteous.
1he terms yours respectfully" or
Yours very truly" or Yours sincerely"
are all appropriate as complimentary
clos1 TO "a business letter.
II have the honor to be- sir, your
obedient servant" has "a flavor of pow
dered wig and knlckerbockers but IL is
permissible, and especially so in the case
OF "a house of old standing, with tradi-
tions Inherited from the past
ours truly, Is the direct business
like way of addressing somebody whom
you have never heard from before. or with
whom your relations are strictly confined
to the ordinary current of small business
transactions.
At tho same tire there are persons to
whom "Yours truly" would be like a
blast of cold air i'm a comfortable room,
and there are others whom IL Is desirab BILE
to keep at arms length whether they like
1t or not.
A business man must use tact even In
the apparently simple matters Of addr
and complimentary close. His own
knowledge and impressions. as obtained
even from IA first letter of previously
unknown correspondent. may have the
effect of inspiring happy reply, with
fortunate results.
Following is a sample of business
letter:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-21
A Discriminating statistician.

To the Editor Of The News:
was interested in newspaper dispatch
the other day reporting that so emigrants had
arrived in Now York bringing with them
$4,000 900 in gold, Slowed securely in six
large canvas bags"
There is evidently something seriously the
matter with this item Of nows--I read IL in
the Journal, by the way, and perhaps IL was
only case of the Journal being off it's base
ogain Twelve and half million dollsrs be-
longing 10 56 passengers would be an average
Of $500, 900 each. This dispatch says packed
in six large canvas bags" As it would take
at the rate Of $4,000 TO the ton, or over two
cars to transport same, can he give US the
size Of the canvas bags?
How about this' IL.
Providence July 20.
he figures wero in error. The party OF 30
referred 10 brought six bags OF gold, but there
was only about $40 eco in them, all told-Ed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-21
DEATH NOTICES.

BECKER-In North Attlehoro.. Mass, July
2, Mary Eva Becker, wifo OF Carl Becker
aged T2 wears, months and days.
Funerai Frday, July 23, at o'clock y. m.
BENNETT-In East Providence, 10Th inst. 4.
Emma g., wife of Perkins O. Bennett
aged ~ years.
CURLEY-In this city, Goth inst, John Curlcy
Funeral from his iate residence, ~ Jenkins
street, Thursday, 22d inst, NJ $3.50 n. m
Relatives and friends are invited 10 attend.
COoLEY-In this city, Goth inst. Elizabeth
l.. Cooley, widow of Festus 2. Cooley,
aged as years.
Funeral from tho residence of her son.in.
law. ID. ID, Horton, 42l Cranston street
Thursday, 22l INST, NJ p. IN.
Springfield and wesIheld, Mass, papers
please copy.
DRIsCOLI.-In this city, the 10th inst. ,
Thomas r. Driscoll, aged ~ years.
Funeral Thursday morning the 22d inst. at
$50 o'clock from his late residence, ~ Be.
nevolont street. Relatives and friends are
invited to attend.
GRADY-In this city. on tho 2Oth inst, Mary
Agnes, beloved daughter of jams and
Julia Grady, aged l6 years
Funeral from her parents residence, IL
Milk street, Thursday, at 2 p. IN. Funeral
private.
HALsTRoM-In this city, 18th inst, Charles
Maurice oldest son of Charles and Mary
Halstrom, aged Ia years.
hEN 1ON-ln MAUI X, Is ~uin lnSl., Ilille
b., widow of Joseph B. Kenyon, aged 40
years
Funeral Thursday, at 2 y. m, from tho Ma
tick Baptist Church. Relatives and friends
are invited TO attend without further notice.
LAwTON-In this city. ON the 10th inst,
Arnold Lawton, aged 80 years.
Funeral Thursday, the I'D inst, st y. m,
from his late residence, los tolfax street.
Relatives and friends are invited TO attend
PRoUTY-In this city the 10Th inst, Angus
tus B. Erouty, aged 65 years.
Prayer Mt his late residence. l5i Elmwood
avenue, Thursday, the 22t inst, AT III o'clock.
Relatives and friends are invited TO attend.
PECR-In this city, tho 2Oth inst, Barney
Peck, aged ~ years.
Funeral on Friday sd inst, ate o'clock
n. M, from the Broad Street Christian
Church. Relatives and friends are invited
90 attend without further notice
POOLE-In North Scituate. 10th inst. Mrs
Mary =. Poole, daughter OF the late Rev.
Runhen and Phcbe Allen, aged 50 years.
Funeral Thursday, 22d inst, nj o'clock
y. m, from the Free Baptist Church. Rela-
tives and friends are invited To attond with
out further notice.
WILLARD In Chicago, tho 10th inst. Sarah
Bradford Willard, widow Of Preston q.
Willard, aged ~ years formerly of this
city.
COOLEY-Entered into rest, in this city, Goth
inst, Elizabeth l.. Cooley, widow of Fes-
tus y. Cooley. in the ,9th year of her ace.
Funeral from the residence of her son.in.
law, y. ID. liorto-, i2l Cranston street, Thurs
Springfield ana westdeld, Mass, papers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-21
LESSON NO. 10.

How tn study the Lessons.
Carefully read over and consider every
paragraph and point presented in each
lesson.
Talk over and discuss with friends and
acquaintances the various subjects pre-
sented.
If possible, the person who desires to
secure practical business education
should get some friend To study the les
sons with him.
IL the lessons are made the subject Of
discussion around the family table after
the lights are lit every member of the
household will 10 benefited.
An interchange of ideas and discus
sions are always highly advantageous.
Apply the principles as developed and
explained 10 your own life and minor
transactions.
Each point, briefly outlined in early
lessons, will he carefully analyzod in SUBJ
seQuent lessona
BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE.
No detail of business is more important
than the business letter.
politoness Is. or ought To be. part OF the
stock in trade of every we'll ll-conducted
establishment, and no business concern
can flourish long without 1t.
Business correspondence should be
clothed In the most simple language con-
sisteDt with accuracy.
Not a few of our most successful busi-
ness men are comparatively ignorant of
letters but II letter is submitted To them
they do not care To advertise their igno-
rance by king the meaning OF words, and
are naturally inclined 20 the people who
shorthand and the typewriter have
effected graa, changes of late years in, the
methods OF business correspondence, but
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-21
CHAPTER sol.

An Ordinance Directing the Commissioners OF
Public Works To Pave the Approaches te
the New Depot With Asphalt.
(Approved July 10, lSg7.)
II Is ordained by the City Council OF the City
OF Providence as follows:
SECTION |. The Commissioner of Public
Works is hereby directed 10 cause the two APP
uruaches 60 tho new passenger depot ON Ex-
chauge place 20 be built, and 60 pave tho same
with Trinidad lake asphalt, with cement con-
crote foundation, the expense thereof 10 be
charged to the special appropriation for high
ways. as made by Chapter 631 of the City
Ordinances.
SEC. g Tho clause in Section of said
Chapter 617, OF the City Ordinances, which
provides for paving said approaches with
granite blocks is hereby repealed.
True copies-Witness.
WILLIAM h CLARKE,
iy2l.Bt CITY Clerk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-21
COULDN'T SWIM.
Young Murphy Ventured Into Deep
Water and Was Drowned.

Andrew Murphy, 10 years old, was
drowned in the Blackstone river yester-
day afternoon while in swimming.
He was at tho diving rock" about 300
yards below the Blackstone Cotton Mill
at Blackstone. where the water Is six
feet deep
Neither Andrew nor his companion.
Michael Pickett, could swim. The latter
was more cautious, however, and re-
manned on the rock. The other child
tried To swim and was drowned almost
Immediately. The body was recovered
by John Heffornan.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-21
WAS IT SUICIDE?
Julius Zits Drownei at Easton's
Beach, Newport.

julius Zits was either drowned or COM
mitted suicide at Easton's Beach, New
port, yesterday afternoon, or rather the
body was washed ashore yesterday and
tho drowning is supposed to have oc-
CURED Monday night. Whether 1t was
suicide OF accident Is n question
I,ts was a cripple ana employ.l by Ger
man tailurs i'm the city. lo was last sren
Monday night walking Ia the ~irection
OF the beach and as he has been despon-
dent his acquaintanoes think was
suicide.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-21
CHAPTER sol.

An Ordin ance Adding The Sum of $500 to the
Appropriation for Contingencies.
(Approved July ID, 1872
II is ordained by the City Council Of the City
OF Providence as follows:
SECTION l. The sum OF three thousand
dollars ($30O0) is hereby added TO the appro-
priation for contingencies as made by Chap
ter 73S Of the City Ordinances, entitled An
Ordinance making appropriation for the sup,
port of the city government for the financial
year ending Sept. 30. 1897, - said sum to De
transferred from the receipts for sewer as
sessments.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-21

There are several cogent reasons whv
tho medical profession recommend and
the public prefer Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters above tho ordinary cathariics IL
does not wrench and weaken the bowels
hut assists rather than forces nature to
act 10 Is botanic and safe; Its action Is
nevor proceeded 10y an internal earthquake
like that produced by a drastic purRative.
For forty i've wears last it has hecn n
kidney trouble
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-21

the same rules always hold good as to
accuracy, brevity and courtesy.
Accuracy and courtesy cannot bo dis
pensed with by any man who desires to
conduct q successful business
save them that annoyance, Eand averse
To those who do not
Therefore, If possible avoid big words
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-21
Exempt From Attachment.

TO the Editor Of The News:
will you kindly inform me through the
columns Of your paper as TO the amount OF
stock, tools. fixtures, etc, person can have
10 carry on business with that Is exempt from
attachment under the laws OF Rhode Island !;
also the amounS~ot personal property, house
furniture, ETC., that is exempt from attach
mont? Respectfully,
BUSINESS.
Providence r. l., July 10, 1897.
lOf household goods an amount up TO $500 Is
exempt from attachment. The tools and
stock of an artisan necessary TO his trade are
exempt practically beyond limit of value. we
bolieve. Ed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-21

Young Prince Henri of Orleans
has been making insulting remarks
about Italy's military men and now
the Italian oiilcors ara AL anxious
TO get at him and fight duel. In
deed. the number of challenges lie re-
ceiyes i'm his daily mail must mako him
feel as II he were the Fitzsimmons Of
France
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-21
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot Ease n powder FOR the feet. IL
cures painf,il, swollen, smart ing feet and In.
stantly takes the sting out of corns ana bun.
ions It's the greatest comfort discovery of
the age. Aliens Foot.Eac makes tight-htting
or now shoes feel easy. IL is n certain cure
for sweating, callous and hot, tired, aching
feet Try 10 today. Solo by all druggists
and shoe stores By meil for 25c. In Stamps.
Trial package FREE Address Allen ). Ohm.
stcd Leroy, ". Y.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-21
CHAPTER SO2.

An Ordinance Adding $4,000 to the Approprt-
alton for Public Buildings.
(Approved July 10, 1917
II is ordained by the City Council OF the City
of Providence as follows:
SECTION 1. The sum OF ten thou
sand dollars is hereby added TO the appropria-
tion for public buildings, as made by Chapter
73S of the City Ordinances, approved sept. *,
1896 said sum TO be charged TO the appropria-
tion for contingencies.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-21

The farmers out Wost are so busy with
their crops and considering the adyisa-
bility OF holding on to them for raise,
that they haven't time this summer for
the Populist politician or the antitrust
agitator Success eradicates n lot OF fool.
Ash notions that hard times breed in the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-21
FOR BABY FARMS.
State Board of Char,tisS Receiving
Many Applicat Ons For License.

The Board of state Charities is rcceiv-
ing applications for license to board
children under the age of two years. This
is In conformity to the law passed by the
last General Assembly to check tho evil
OF baby farming. IL is a crime 10 take
babies to beard without license and the
officials who have the supervision of baby
boarding in hand are determined that 1t
snail be done according TO law.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-21

1t may be madness to have stocks
aboominr AS they were on Monday and
keeping up so bulllshly as they did ycster-
day. But IL Is to DO noted that BLACK
Fridays" and the like never happon
when stocks are going Mp, no matter
how rapid the pace.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-21
SMITH BROTHERS.

The envelope of business letter should
always have on the outside request for
it's return in five or ten days, II not called
for, to the firm sending the letter. This
request should be on the upper left hand
corner. Following Is an addressed en-
velope:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-21
CHAPTER SOB.

An Ordinance Adding $1,000 to the Appropria-
tion for support of the Poor
approved July 10, 1872
IL is ordained by the City Council OF the CITY
of Providence as follows:
SECTION 1. The sum of sixteen hundred
dollars is hereby added TO the appropriation
for support of the poor, as made by Chapter
728 OF the City Ordinances, approved Sept. ~,
1896 said sum To- be transferred from the 9p
preparation for contingencies.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-21
Official
Advertising.

This newspaper publishes official
advertising Of the GOVERNMENT
OF THE UNITED STATES, OF the
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND. OF
the CITY or PRovIDENCE and
Of several TOWNS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-21

Talk about prosperity Gold ih Alaska.
wheat in Nebraska a tariff bill going To
the President What do wo want any howf
The earth? Well, It's pretty nearly ours.
anyhow
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-21

Supposing some of these foreign
nations should actually undertake TO go
60 war with us this summer Why. all
we'd have TO do would he to store our
wheat and corn and starve their armies
out without firing gum
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-21
PEOPLES COLUMN.

Devoted TO anything and everything OF
interest TO tho people. Write on one side
of the paper only and bo as prief as pos
sible. IL YOU want TO know anything
critioise anything, or express your views
on anything, this column is open 10 you.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-21
Smith Bros, Mfg. Stationers,
Geneva. Ontario Co., n. Y.
Geneva, n. Y, July l, 1897.
Stuyvesant Smith.
Horace Smith.
William jefferson, Esq, Oswego. N. Y,

liam Esq, N. Y,
would like contract with envelopes
address
llianB dwould be
respectfully
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-21

Arthur Kendall. delivery clerk for
Charles W. Jcnkos a. Co, arrived home
yesterday from Is days trip on his
wheel During that time he rode s3g
miles and went within one mile OF tho
Canadian line. lie did not meet with
misnap yf any SORT and, In fact. had
q dolightful trip
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-21
THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
CHAPTER $50.
{ Approved July l3, 1897,

An Ordinance Transferring Ten Thousand
(tl0000) Dollars TO the Appropriation for
Contingencies.
(Approved July l3, 1917
II is ordained by the City Council Of the City
of Providence as follows:
SECTION 1. The sum OF ten thousand
600 dollars is hereby added TO the appro.
priation for contingencies as mode by Chapter
t3s OF the City Ordinances, approved Sent. y,
1896; eight thousand dollars (SSOOOl Of sald
sum 10 be transferred from the appropriation
for interest aud two thousand dollars ($2OOO)
II iom the appropriation for public works Office.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-21
MARRIED..

BLANCHARD-KE KEECH-ln tho town of Sct-
uate. 18th inst. by the Rev. David Cham
hers at his residence i'm Rockand, John
ID. Blanchard and Charlett A. Keech.
BALLoU-M MANNING-In this city. 18th
ins by Rsv. Edwin Bromley, Mr.. Louis
Howard Ballou and Miss Ethel Hosmer
Manning, both of Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-21

eof
duhe business
Neverbe o eoh
ndand ationa
The eNewsd in
youngn a
who
to
o6 hs Nv
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-21
Summer Piaygr Ounds.
The children's subscriptions 20 the play
round fund now stand a. fullnws.

with the addition % tho above, the general
fund now smounts b. slO62 ~.
Further subscriptions may he sent 10 A. W.
Fairchild. treasurer, 10 snd 10 Arcade, and
WITH bc acknowledged In Tho News.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-21

The miners strike Is the only element Of
possible discouraeement In tho present
splendid outlook for free road for the
prosperity procession 20 parade on.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-21

Hans Balla, 30 years old, Is missing
from hts home, 20 Elm street, since Fri
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will be
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-21

II mot called for in 10 days
return TO Smith Bros,
Geneva. Ontario Co., n. Y.
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SERIES NO. +.
BUSINESS METHODS.
EDITED BY

Hon. EDWARD WEMPLE,
Ex Comptroller OF State OF New York.
(CoPrmoHTED. 1897. ny JASON RooERs.)