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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-12-29

SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE Will
son is being received with marked at
tention in his tour through the South
and there is reason to believe that his
visit to that section will result in great
advantage to it's agricultural interests.
There is a marked contrast between
the attitude of this Republican Secre-
tary of Agriculture and his Democratic
predecessor, who spent most of his
time in frowning down the beet-sugar
and other laudable industries and de-
vising plans to prevent the distribution
of seeds to the farmers of the country.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-12-29

NOTWITHSTANDING the numerous
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-12-29

Or course the Madrid press is right
in finding on second reading of the
Presidents message, that that utter
ance carries menace for Spain. The
message says that if it shall hereafter
appear to be duty imposed by our OBJ.
litigation to ourselves, to civilization
and humanity, to intervene with force,
it shall be without fault on our part,
and only because necessity for such
action will be 80 clear as to command
the support and approval of the civil
lied world" These words are specific.
To "intervene with force is 80 plain
that the Madrid editor can grasp it
without the aid of an interpreter.
There is nothing pro-Spanish about
this expression.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-12-29

Its Contents Absolutely Free from what
ever is Unfit for the Family,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-12-29

NOTWITHSTANDING the fact that the
farmers of the country have disposed
of large quantities of wool at greatly
increased prices, the manufacturers are
still calling for more and are now find
ing it necessary to send abroad for ad-
ditions to their stocks, which are al
ready running low. The great reduc.
ton in the number of sheep in the
country which resulted from Demo.
cratic free trade makes it necessary for
the manufacturers to draw large
amount of wool from abroad until the
farmers are able to bring their flocks
back to the conditions which existed
under the protective tariff.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-12-29

Bs The full prospectus for '98 in small book
formal pages--printed in two colors,
with numerous Illustrations, cover and
decorations by Maxfeld Parrish, will be
sent upon application, postage paid.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30
DEATH NOTICES.

CHAMPLlNAt Usquepaugh, 2sth inst, Will
liam h. Champlin, aged 80 years.
Funeral at Isquepaugh Church, Sunday,
May ,. az II q. m Relatives and friends are
iuviicd TO attend without further notice.
CHApIN--In thi city, the 29th inst. Stella
Walcott. wife OF the Rev. William M. Cha
pin of harrington, II. l.
Funeral from St. Johns Church, harrington,
Monday, at ESQ p. m. Kindly omit flowers.
DARLING-In this city 9th inst, George II.
Darling, aged b0 yeors.
HARRISON In Pawtucket, the 2sth inst,
Frank Harrison son of Gilbert V. and
Christie T.. Harrison, aged year ana IL
months.
MUHDY-In this city, tho 9Th inst, James
A. Mundy, aged - years.
SuAGREN-In Auburn, 2Sth inst, Elit
Christina Amanda daughter Of Selma and
Charles Shagrcn, aged 10 months.
THORNToN-In this c,ty, 2Sth inst, Colonel
William l.. Thornton.
Funeral ftom the Church of tho Messiah.
sun ay. May >, at 2 80 y. M. Relatives and
fricnds are invited Co attend.
wHlTEhEY--ln Pascoag, II. l., on the 20th
lust.. Joseph Nhitcl"y, aged ~ years.
Funeral from the MCthn .Ist kpisconal
Church. BriGgcton. IL. l., Monday, May 3, AT
] u.rloct Rcla ivus ana friends ere invited
10 tend.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30
FIRE ON PLAINFIELD STREET.
Falling of Two Lamps Causes a Lively
Blaze.

There was a fire mt William Rathbone's
grocery store, ll0 Plaintield street, John
ston last night and before it could be ex-
tinguished the flames spread to meat
market at 10S and three story tenement
ut 100. All OF the buildings are owned
by Michael 4. Braney and the loss is es-
timated at 5000.
The fire was caused by the falling of
two lighted kerosene lamps in the grocery
store in corner, where the floor was
damp with the drippings from the oil
tank.
An alarm was sent in by Mr.. Rathbone
and there was IA quick response by the
Rough and Ready Company, but the
combination OF woodwork and kerosene
gave the flames too good start TO be
checked by the three streams of water
which were available.
The tenement house was practically
wrecked and the furniture of the tenants
destroyed.
The loss Is about $1,000 on the buildings
ana $1,000 on the contents.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30

The opening of the base ball season at
Adelaide Park yesterday was con-
spicuously festive by reason Of the pres
ence on the ground of two particularly
rreminent citizens. These were His
Honor Mayor McGuinncss and Base Ball
Tommy. BY right Of seniority perhaps we
should name Tommy first and the Mayor
second since the former was known to
fame when the lattcr was only an obscuo
ward worker. The Mayor officially orcncd
the g.mc by piching the ball across the
plate to the umpire, "A feat which he per
formed with all the aplomb of the old
days when he used 90 put curves on tho
'dcad red, - up In Toolevillc, or there
abouts. Had His Homer but laid off his
coat and the dignity of office for tho occa-
sion, we venture to say that umpire
Keefe would have found the delivery quite
too hot to hold. But Mayor must be "a
Mayor whether he be pitching base ball
or nibbling at the assorted cake the while
be awaits his whack at the post prandial
exercises. The spectacle he presented,
however, aroused US all To lnc pitch of
enthusiasm, but upon the base ball re.
Iorter Of the Journal was the impression
most profound, just naturally. Viewing
the act from purely Goo-Goo altitude,
the Journal base ball man deposcs and
saith as follows, 70 wit:
''On arriving at th- pitchers rubber, the
Mayor received the first new ball. ent a-ed M
box bearing the seal of the president Of tho
league. He broke the senl. rubbed the bnll
foed the rubber and then with smooth delv
cry sent II with wide out curve that carrie
the ball across the plate. where 10 was caught
by the umpire. the veteran Tim Ksefc. And
the bleachers and grand stand said that ih,
popular executive OF the city had the happy
faculty OF doing anything he engaged In with
Artistic finish"
Tho which is quite too perfectly lovely,
though tle reporter evidently restrained
his pride and JOY in the sight lest he in.
jure the sensitive feelings Of Base Bail
Tommy who for the time being appears
to have been totally eclipsed aud In nowise
IN v.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30
PATRIOTIC CARNIVAL.
Successful Entertainment Under Auspices
of G. II. Browne Relief Corps.

An exceedingly large audience gathered
at Mount Hope hall last evening to wit
ness the grand patriotic carnival given
under the auspices of the George III.
Brown, w. r. c., No. IL, directed by Miss
Florence Il. Williams, who was assisted
by the Universalist Brigade Co. A. The
program was as follows Opening chorus
Marching Through Georgia." salu ta-
tion; Americas" recitation, scott and
the Veteran, - Katie Hennessy; national
dance; reading, "Whistling Regiment,
Florence Williams; plantation scene,
Dixie; tableau song and dance,
"Uncle Rufus Schemerhorn, Walter
Brown; cake walk, Mr. Brown and Miss
Biddett; chorus, Hush, My LittlelCoon;"
dance, Misses Biddett; recitation, Little
Black Phil, {" Eva Stevens; duct, Misses
Nj. and j. Crowell, Farewell, My Own
True Love-" with tableau; solos and
tableaux, Soldiers Dream" "The
Wounded Soldier" 1.-The Vacant Chair"
Just Before the Battle;" quartet, Misses
Kitchen, Kinuquist Monohon and
Nicholas; tablealS sThe Last Struggle, 4"
with solo, ''Who Will Care for Mother
Now" tableau, Mother I've Come
Home TO Die, +" with solo. Miss Addie l.
Hicks; international flag drill, solo and
chorus, Columbia, the Gem of the
ocean, reading 1.-The Star Spangled
Banner; solo, Hilda kinquist
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30

The disposition on the part Of France
To take hand to hold back tho Turk is
explainable in variety of ways that are
broad and significant of tho attitude of
the French Republic in tho European
Concert But writer in Harper's Weekly
has found closer and more personal ex-
PLANTATION as between Frcnchman and
Greek. 1t appears that Mr.. Gonnadios, n
professor in the University Of Athens, in
his newspaper, pEtoile, urged his coun
territory mt the outbreak of tho Franco
Prussian war His appeals were repro
duced and repeated at Bucharest in the
paper l'lris by the Nouvelliste at Con-
stautinoplc, and the Clio NJ Trieste. The
students at Athens started for France;
the poorest cvon sold their books TO pay
for their passage Some of them, like the
young Theophilopoulos aud Deputy
plotirass, went all over their country hold
ing meetings and publishing hory appeals
to remind the Greeks OF tho debt of graf
itudc they owed to France, whi,h had
helped them in their war for indopcnd-
enCe. Fifteen hundred volunteers were
easily recruited. They soilcd for Mar
scilcs ard enlisted as privates I'm tho
ranks Of the French army. Ii is under
that humble uniform that were killed
Leondarites, lioutcnart of engineers
and Nicolaidcs, former professor of
mathematics at the Military school of tho
Piraeus. At the Army of the Loire tie
/ Greek students saved the flag OF one rcgi-
mcnt and were culogizeI Ia special
! proclamation of the commanding general
| They had lost many of their number In
the Vosgcs, "A vanguard company entirely
composed OF Greeks was surrounded by
the enemy and summoned 30 surrender
They refused were fired upon, and seven
teen were killed. while the others wcr,
made prisoners of war by the Germans
The Greek volunteer. were commando,
10y Colonel (now GeneraD Lipowski, win,
recently related their brave conduct II
November 1870, at the fight az Nnrizc
and in January, 1871, at tie battle d
Alencon. where they defended horoicall,
the railroad track These volunteers dis
tinguishcd themselves In many other
fights. and more than 2OO OF them shed
their blood for France at that time
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30
B. H. G|adding
& CO.
ParaSoIS and
Sun Umbrellas

We invite an early inspection Of
our extensive variety-you cannot
fail to find something that will
please you.
OUR WHiTE PARAsULs with Chiffon
Rufhes are very stylish, also
other popular styles in white,
less elaborately trimmed, at very
low prices.
VERY CHOICE STYLES in ohangea-
bic silks with and without bor-
ders, durable coverings made to
wear, and just the prettiest col
orings of the season.
SUN UMBRELLAS, close rolled, best
paragon frames and handsome
sticks, in all the LEADING
C0LORS, and a full line of Black
in excellent grades.
BLACK SILK CARRIAGE shades, lined
and unlined, ruffed and plain.
CHiL0REN'S pARAS0LS--our varie-
ty includes some in fine grades
that harmonize with the pretty
childish costumes in vogue
some more moderate in price
and in colors very fascinating
to the Juveniles.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30
INTRODUCTION.

In attempting tn impart a working
knowledge of shorthand through the
columns of newspaper l appreciate that
simplicity and conciseness are primarily
essential.
Instead of taking the pupil through a
long course of rules and exceptions. the
usual method of teaching shorthand, /
shall make the study as simple and prac-
tical as possible.
BY teaching the nasic principles Of
shorthand and giving pointers developed
py experience, the pupil Will more readily
learn TO apply the short method OF writ
ing.
Nearly every working stenographer
b:ilds up around the basic principles a
theory and practice of his own.
Longhand is "A method OF writing con-
structed on arbitrary rules.
Shorthand is the application lof signs to
describe on paper spoken sounds.
The pupil will be shown signs that by
hundreds of years of practice 'by stenog-
raphers are accepted as the best and
then permitted to combine them according
to common sense.
BY this method of instruction short
hand is as easy of requirement as the
ABCs.
shorthandIis not a difiicult science to
master.
1t is i'm fact and practice n shorter
recording a spoken language.
Shorthand is phonetic writing, so to
speak.
That is writing according to sound
as differing from writing according TO
arbitrary rules of ordinary spelling.
For instance instead of spelling the
word bought, "b-o-u-g-h-t, it would
be written with signs to express these
sounds ("b-aw-tD.
In shorthand every word is thus de-
scribed on paper exactly as it sounds.
BY making the course of study simple,
any person of ordinary Intelligence can
become n shorthand writer.
We're our children taught shorthand in
stead of longhand, they would learn to
write correctly much earlier and by its
general adoption the whole civilized world
would he greatly benefited.
The labor of long drawn out writing of
words by ordinary spelling would be
saved The silent letters made necessary
in longhand writing are ignored in short
hand.
A knowledge Of shorthand is an invalu-
able adjunct tn the other accomplishments
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30
WeybOSst Lodge.

The members Of Weybosset Lodge. lG.
L. 90. f., celebrated their 10Th anniver-
sary mt Tillinghast's last night. Besides a
supper and dancing there were speeches
by District Grand Master Gross and Past
District Grand Master sawyer. The gen.
tlemen on the committee were George III.
Prout, chairman; Harry Quarls, treasurer; /;
j. r. Cromwell, secretary; Il. W. Johns
ton, =. :. sawyer, II. w. Blunt and A.
l.. james
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30

PROVIDENCE TO LIVERPOOL.
In view of It's advantageous situation,
| its railroad facilities and position as re-
CARDS center for distribution with the
entire section OF now England, Providence
should be the terminal for u line Of steam
ships plying between Liverpool and this
port We are many miles nearer Liverpool
than is Boston; we manufacture and
ship larger quantity of goods sold In the
English market than does that section OF
Massachusetts, In which Boston may be
plaoed-for the product of the mills at
Fall River in that State must be shipped
10 New York and then placed on board
the intended steamer for England, or else
forwarded by rail or vessel To Boston, to
be dealt with I'm the same manner as lf
forwarded to New York. The contem
plated new line Of steamers should have
come TO this city, as originally contem-
plated, but as the Messrs. William u.
Clyde a. Co, the projectors of the planned
new lire, have, after investigation on
the part of Boston interested parties,
decided to make that port the terminus,
Providence must still urge for "A line Of
steamers, and offer the very best induce
ments TO secure IL. We have good water
facilities, splendid wharf positions, suit
able depth of water at many points and
every reason to encourage direct steam
communication between this city and
European port II one could but accur-
a,ely estimate tho amount of manufac-
tured goods placed for shipment in the
ports Of New York and Boston. but made
in and around this city, he would decide
that there existed necessity for line of
steamers. II secured, but one shipment
would be required, where there are now
two or more. The industries in western
and northeastern Massachusetts,, as we'll as
those in our neighboring cities of Fall
River and New Bedford, would be better
accommodated than at present. and have
the privilege of the use of more room for
the purposes of storehouses and protec-
tion than could possibly be obtained in
Boston.
And there is still another point, that of
the receiving of goods from Europe and
passengers, through this same means.
Freight and passengers can be received at
this port consigned or intended for any
point in New England, and time can be
saved, goods arriving at their destination
several hours in advance of the time which
If arriving at Boston, they would reach
their destined locality.
Merchants manufacturers, ard the
business public generally could do moth
ing better for themselves and the interests
they represent, than to urge capitalists
TO engage in this commendable and II Is
believed, paying undertaking thereby
greatly enhancing their own interests rs
well as proving of great benefit TO our
people throughout Rhode Island and
neighboring sections of adjacent States.
1t Is not new idea, but IL is worth
freshening up now and then, the sooner
to achieve IT,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30
New Steamship Line TO Japan.

San Francisco, April % "A steamship line
known as the San Francisco g. Yosoham,
Transportation Company has been eetabli he'd
between San Francisco and japan. with a
monthly service between these two points via
Honolulu Five frst-class steamers will be
operated and probably branch line W i'll be
maintained between Yokohama and Seattle
and Portland The hrst steamer of the new
line, the Hakusan Maru, left Yokohama April
: and il nearly due at this port The new
company will be operated IN opposition TO the
existing lines across tho Pacific.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30
Martin Dec,.,on Not Reached.

Boston, April Whatever the fate OF
Police Commissioners Martin may be, J
the result Of the long hearing before the
governor and several members of the
executive council. Ii viii not be known
this week. This assurance comes from
the executive chamber. Ii is evident that
the governor intends to take plenty of
time to decide what is right 10 do. II is.
however, probable that his finding will
be presented at the regular meeting Of
the council next week
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30
STEAM BOILER.
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.
The Constitutional Commission.
PUBLIC MEETING.
THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE.

The Commission will meet AZ the state
House. Providence, ON TUESDAY, MAY 4,
lssf. at o'clock y. IN.
All persons are invited 90 be present, and 90
suggest ~ writing such changes IN the pres
ent Constitution n they may desire.
Individuals will be heard in regard 20 such
suggested changes thcir speeches 20 hc linn
tied 60 fifteen tl5l minutes. Those who are
Vustcd changes. In writing. referring To- the
article and section of the present Constitution
10 which the suggested changes apply, 20 the
clerk.
THOMAS DtRFEE. Chairman.
ARCHIBALD G. MATTESON, Clerk.
Providence. April Is. 1877. apinhg 20
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30

This Is great day for Elmwood
Lodge, knights of Pythas. This enter
prising and prosperous branch of the
greet order of Pythians lays the corner
stone to-day Of the first lodge building of
the order ever put up in New England.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30
Some Claims Passed Upon.

The Appellate Court Yesterday afternoon
appeal OF Margaret Dounelly and .Joscph
llonnclly aaginst Daniel McNanlov ct al
The court allows the claim OF Daniel
McNanlcy amounting to slSl i1 I'm excess
Of his distrinutiyo share 81 the estate of
John Dunnclly. The claim nf Hugh
McQuickin amounting 90 sllG and of
James Donnelly, amounting to 500 the
court disallows Each Of the heirs II MIR.
Donnolly. the deceased received $3.50.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30
SHOT BY SHERIFF.
Desperate Ray and a W0uld-be
Rescuer Killed.
Another OF Rays Friends Was Shot
and Mortally Wounded.

Johnston City, Tenn, April 3o.-A re-
port has reached here that a desperate
character named Ray has been arrested on
Doe river, Mitchell county, by the sheriff.
A party of his friends attempted to rescue
him. Ray and one of his friends We're
killed on the spot and another of the
would be rescuers was shot and will die.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30
A Secret Meeting.

The Methodist bishops held another
secret meeting yesterday.
Tonight they will be the guests of tho
Social Union at "a dinner and on Monday
night there Is To be public reception.
The subject Of yesterdays discussion
was missionary work.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30
FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 1897.
Lots all 60 a-Maying!

With change Of the ministry all Is re-
ported quiet in Athens again. A change
Of ministers seems to be an almost infal-
lible quick relief for the pains and ills of
monarchy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30

Democrats are scolding because the
prosperity of 1892 has not been restored at
once The answer Is that the protective
tariff of 1892 has not yet been restored TO
the statute books.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30

We fail to find anything in the list of
snterta inment in town for this evening
that promises to hold candlestick to the
prospects CT the school committee meet
ing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30
SERIES NO. 2.
SHORTHAND,
By A COURT STENoGRAPHER.
(coPYReHTED. 1897 BY JASON RoGERs.)
LESSON NO. I.
How to 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.
III 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 membe of the
household will be benefited
An interchange of ideas and discus
sions are always highly advantageous.
Apply the principles as developed and
explained to your own life and minor
transactions.
Each point briefly outlined i'm early
lessons, will be carefully analyzed in sub
sequent lessons
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30
The News Sef-Educator Feature Covers a
Practical Business College Course.
PRACTICAL LESSONS ON PRACTICAL SUBJECTS
Conscientious Study Of These Lessons Will Fit Any Person
Of Ordinary Intelligence for Good Business Position.

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30
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, 1897-04-30

in four prizes. follows:
lst-Three dollars in cash to the first person
who correctly answers the most questions
published during the week.
2d-One dollar in cash to the person who
sends in next most complete answers.
3d-Seventy five cents in cash to the third
best
4th-Twenty five cents in cash to the fourth
best.