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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-19

Omaha; secretary, William j. Stewart OF
Boston; treasurer. ii. Il. beatty OF Oh
City. Pa.
The mem bers of the press at the conven-
tion feel under many obligations TO VIII
liam j. Stewart of Boston. the secretary
OF the convention and the ladies In his
Office.
THE MONEY IMPORTANCE
The importance OF tho convention may
DO seen from the fact that IL represents
the business Of commercial norioulture.
In 1890 there were 1859 floral establish
ments In the United States having I'm use
80, S23 2i7 square feet of glass and more
than S0l acres of ground were covered by
them. The establishments with fixtures
and apparatus. represented value oi
S3S $50, 722 %. Tools and implements were
valued at 81, 5S7, 693 Oh and lS 700 inuivid-
uals found emf loyment in the industry
whose wage earnings. Amounted 10
s., 4S3, 657. The total valde OF rose pushes
plants and shrubs produced in the same
year was $l2. 036 Az 76, and of cut flowers
alone the sales were Sl4, l76. $3.50 or n
combined yearly output OF S26, 2ll, 500 az
FIFTY MILLIONS INVESTED.
It is conservative estimate TO assume
that the increase from 1890 TO 1877 has
been not less than % per cent, so THAI To-
day Horticulture In the United Stntes rep
TtNoDtS DQhluOss luNtHNihIbb oblA'Ni'a.'e
ing $50 600, 0O with yearly sales exceeding
So = 0O0. 00O, and an industry which gives
employment to nearly %, 900 individuals.
These are statistics OF which any industry
may worthily be proud, and the Society OF
American Florists pointing TO them can
easily give its raisOn 'etre
All florists, professional or amateur.
gardeners soedsmeD, uperlntendents OF
parks, manufacturers of wares or supplies
for florists nso in the UniUed States or
Canada are eligible 20 membership IN this
society, and il Is the ultimate hope that
its present numerical strength may DO
doubled or trebled so rs TO include every
individual in these class who is desirous
of the fullest development and proper con-
seryation OF the industry.
LAST EVENINGS LECTURE.
The severe storm of last evening did not
prevent large attendance of the mem
bers of the Florists Association at the
lecture given by Professor George IL.
GoOdale of the Botanic Garden OF tho
Harvard University on "Our Favorite
Exotic Plants in Their Own Homes.
Tho lecture was illustrated with line
stereopticon views and was most inter-
esting one. There were charming views
of gardens in Ceylon, Australia and New
ZEALAND and the jungle. Everyone present
enjoyed the rich and practical discourse
on tho native glens and homes OF the
great palms, beautiful ferns aud other
plants that all admire as they come from
the florists.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-19

nay Caroline Testout, Kasorin Augusta
Victoria. Next were taken up the new
roses of the year and especial praise was
given to the Mrs Robert Garrett and
the Lillian Nordica" that were declar-
cd to be improvements on older varieties.
improvements suggested for the by brids
were to obtain beds, maro0Ds and
creams possessing vigor, freedom Of blood
and hardness. The art OF hybridigation
Is simple. so easy and responsible all
should make an effort TO improve and
continue in the good work. for there il
no limit to the Improvement in the sew
eral classes or families of roses.
A new rose OF the hybrid perpetual class
was sent out last spring by Messrs. Peter
Henderson & Go. of New York. IL is
named the Jubilee" 1t was awarded
the Massachusetts Horticultural Society
gold medal in 1895, the highest award in
the gift OF the society, and the first Ameri-
can rose TO ever receive gold medal
The horticultural society OF the state
pamed not only gave the highest honors
TO the ".Iubilee. but q committee in
spected it growing and then said among
other things" Its magnificent color united
with its beautiful form, large size and
grand foliage. and vigorous habit make
it of great value and worthy of the high
award given by the society,"" Mr.. Il.
Schuyler Matthews. the artist and leading
expert on oolors said: II have never seen
n rose Of such intense and dark color.
The rose contains the darkest color COM
bined with pure color of which nature is
capable.
After dwelling on many other hand
some roses that are new, Mr. Walsh made
an earnest plea for the encouragement OF
rose growing by the masses of the pee plg ,
The florists, nurseryinen and all iuler-
ssted In the sale or growth of roses
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-19
Richard MCElrOy Fell Un-
der Horses HOOfS.
Was Doing His Mothers
Down Town ErrandS.
Fell From Bicycle on Dorrance
Street. Fractured His Skull.

Richard. the l3-year-old son Of Edward
Il. McElroy, of 239 Atwells avenue, was
so badly injured on Dorrance street. near
Exchange place, at $3.50 this morning that
he will probably die.
The little fellow had boon sent down
town Ivy his mother to purchase number
OF articles and to make the trip rode his
bicycle. He had done his shopping and
was on his way home. going from West
minister street through Dorrance. and pre-
sumably was going To continue his way
home via Washington street. Among tho
articles that the lad had purchased was n
stew pan. and this he held In his right
hand while he guided his bicycle with his
left
He was going through Dorrance street
at moderate rate fof speed. when sud
denly his wheel slipped from under him
and he was hurled under the feet OF pair
of horses attached TO one of the Pomroy
Coal Company's heavy delivery wagons.
One of the horses kicked the boy en- the
left side OF the head, just above the ear
The driver OF the team stopped ana
with the assistance of others took the
injured boy TO the sidewalk. The ambu-
lance from the Rhode Island Hospital
was sent for.
DIR. Coffin. tho attending physician, said
that the boy had sustained compound
fracture VI the skull. anu there was little
chance nf his recovery.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-19
LASTERS OUT.
Strike For More Wages in Shows
Shoe Factory at Br0cktOn.

Brockton, Mass, Aug. ia strike was de-
clared at the shoe factory OF George q. Snow
today at noon. The lastors, fifty in number
were ordered out by Secretary Ernest Will
liams of Union 80 The response was general
and it looks as though the struggle would be
an extended one.
The direct cause of the trouble was reduc-
tion of wages which was inaugurated July l.
The reduction averaged 30 cents day and
was most marked in the Goodyear depart
ment. Nearly 400 hands in all are liable to be
affected. The work is being done by machines
ana the companies represented are the Con-
solidated, Chase and Copeland.
The move was planned by the officers Of the
b. &. S. W. U. but the men themselves have
been anxious to strike ever since the cut was
made
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-19
Election Of Officers by the
Florists.
Important Financial Feature
of Their Business.
CapitalIof Fifty Millions Invested
$4,000 Persons Employed.

The delegates OF the American Florists
Association were promptly at hand this
morning for the opening session Of tho
third and concluding day OF the conyen-
tion. The matters discussed were all of
great Importance.
The trade exhibit continues to attract
great attention and Superintendent
Chappell is one OF the happiest men seen
about either hall.
NEW DELIGHTS.
A very interesting paper on "A Years
Progress in Roses" written by NJ. III.
Walsh OF Woods Holl, Mass. was read
this forenoon. Mr.. Walsh named num-
ber of new roses, including fine class Of
hybrid teas or practically ever blooming
roses. that have been put upon the mar
ket since the Pittsburg convention.
Among those named with approval
were the souvenir des President Carnot,
the Mama Cochet Madame Adele Chat
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-19
BOUND TO WIN.
Ten Men Ready to Take the Place
of Every One Arrested.

Cincinnati o.. Aug. ia special to
the Commercial Tribune from Clarks-
burg, w. Va, says:
A meeting of over 600 miners was held
last night on Main street. William A.
Carney of Pittsburg. vice president of the
Iron and Steel Workers of America, was
the speaker Among other things he said
that for every man arrested in this state
ten would be sent in from other states,
and that tnis strike would be won If it
took one week or one year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-19
A GIRLS SUICIDE.

Springfield Mass, Aug. l0.-Emma Flor
ence Machell, Is, daughter of Richard Machell
of Milby p. O., Canada, committed suicide
with laudanum early this morning at the
home OF her brother, Il. Il. Machell of this
city. No cause can bo found for tho act. un-
less it was because of some disappointment in
n love affair.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-19
INVOLUNTARY INSOLVENCY.

A petition was filed by the creditors of Her
bert y. Girard in the office of the clerk of the
Appellate Court asking that Mr.. Girard be
declared insolvent
MIR. Girard is in the grocery business in
woonsocket and short time ago made an
assignment 10 Joseph Bouvier of the same
city. Judge Stiness set the petition down for
hearing ON Friday the 20th inst,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-19

should" said Mr.. Walsh. take deeper
interest In tho rose. IL Is for their benefit
TO do 90 by entering into the matter
with n proper spirit, we could produce our
own roses TO supply the demand here and
not depend on other countries 20 supply
Us
The election Of officers then took place.
There were two candidates for president
and vice president. Ihe result Of the
election was az follows:
PRESIDENT W. Il. Guide Of Washington,
ID. e.. Woe president. A. Donaghue of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-19
BUILDINGS BURNED.

Lancaster. n. r., Aug. lo-Thc farmhouse
and barns ~ Captain NJ. A. Beattie were
burned here last night cniailing loss 81
about 5000. which was covered hy insurance.
Tho farmhousoand o tDuildings ~ A.B Rich
at Grovoton were burned last night. The
loss was lS0l ON which there was an insur-
ance % 5000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-19
WHAT DOTHE CHILDREN DRINK ?

Don't give them TIA or coffee. Have you
tried The new food drink called Grain-Og It
piaes Of coffee. The more Grain-O you give
the children the more health vou distribute
through their systems. Grain-O Is made ~
pure grrins, and when properly prepared
tastes like the choice grades Of cof &c, but
costs about = ~ much. Al sFecers sail A.
- Snd 30
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-19
GUARDIAN AID LITEM.

4 A decree was entered in the Appellate Court
today appointing Warren II. Pierce, Esq. guar
dian ad litem OF Eli Aylsworth, Hope Ayls-
worth, Rachel Aylsworth and John II. Phillips,
they being minors and parties TO the litiga-
tion pending between Mercy Bennett ct al.
and Gilbert A. Phillips, et al
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-19
PINT DROPS.
Continued from Page 4.

gers wanted to land. The many excur-
osinists on the boat also found 10 neoes-
sary to wade up TO their ankles in warm
rain water to get onto dry spot.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-19
EARTHQUAKE FELT.
RANDALL SQUARE A LAKE.

Lockpori. n ", Aug. ia slight Garth
quake shuck was felt bore about rs o'clock
this morning, aud f'og minutes later two
renu-'ed
The advocate., 1897-06-23
The Fan is Not a Late Invention.

The Americans itemizer says the
history Of the fan is almost as old as the
history of the world. One might almost
imagine Eve Haunting primitive fan Of
palm leaves or feathers in the Garden Of
Eden.
The Egyptians used fans of strange
shapes made Of parchment or plumes at
their religious ceremonies. The Romans
used a habellum, sort Of circular fan,
on occasions of state, and the early
Greeks had fans made of the fat leaves
Of the lotus.
The Chinese and Japanese have al.
ways been great fan lovers, and lavish
infinite care upon their decoration,
Men and women use them alike. These
fans are OF painted and embroidered silk,
giIded paper, ostrich or peacock feathers,
with sticks of violet wood, sandal, ivory
or pearl.
Queen Elizabeth owned almost as
many fans as dresses, and had mania
for collecting them, Her subjects were
in the habit of offering these trihes to
their regal mistress.
Madame de Pompadour loved fan,
and encouraged the art of fan painting
Her collection Of fans was enormous.
Greuze, Watteau and other renowned
painters did not disdain to lend their art
to fan painting. 1t was mostly executed
on chicken skin or vellum.
The advocate., 1897-06-23

lakes. But as commerce demands this
drainage it will probably continue, and
the question is whether the harm done
can be counteracted in any practicable
manner. The only feasible plan is the
one proposed OF erecting dams at the
outlets OF the great lakes and 80 keeping
the levels at the desired height. This
plan has been suggested many times,
and was seriously considered in 1895,
when the low water in the lakes made
some of the harbors almost inaccessible.
Another argument in It's favor is the
constantly increasing size Of lake steam
ers which require a greater depth of
water. The plan is intelligently dis
cussed by w. A. Jones in the May num-
ber of the Engineering Magazine, who
"Would occupy the outlet of Lakes
Superior, Huron, Erie and Ontario with
great dams having ample discharge
capacity controlled by movable gates"
Eminent engineers have declared the
idea entirely practicable.
That scrupulous care must be taken
to preserve the lake route Of commerce
is clear to everyone who understands the
immensity Of the traffic which passes that
way. That commerce amounted in 1895
to about $4,000, 900 tons, valued at $780,
100000, and it is constantly increasing.
The value Of the lake route is shown in
another way. 1t once cost 26 cents to
carry bushel of wheat from Chicago to
the Atlantic seaboard by the lake route,
whereas now the cost Is less than 8 cents
This makes the preservation Of the water
route a question Of National moment,
the treatment Of which demands the
highest technical skill and the most
far-seeing craftsmanship.
The advocate., 1897-06-23
Some Interesting Items.

In France hospitals for infectious dis
eases are furnished with telephones, so
that the sick may converse with their
friends without danger Of Communicat-
ing disease.
In the bear family the polar bear is the
most valuable, the best skins realizing
from $50 to $l3O apiece, The fur is
usually dyed black and made up into
wraps and rugs.
Red irritates oxen because it is the
complementary color to green, and the
eyes of cattle being fixed SO much on
herbage, anything red impresses their
sight with hugely increased intensity.
1t is a strange fact that while paper is
being used for dozens Of purposes for
merly monOpolized by wood, or even a
harder material, such as car wheels,
boxes, barrels, tubs, pals, etc., wood is
rapidly driving other ingredients to the
wall in the manufacture ofnearly all the
cheaper grades Of paper.
The advocate., 1897-06-23
A Monster Sea Turtle,

The Washington Post thus describes
a tropical sea turtle that was captured
in Chesapeake Bay q few days ago:
"a huge lestheTy backed sea turtle
arrived in the city yesterday. 1t enjoys
the distinction of being the only turtle
Of it's kind ever found in American
Atlantic waters. The turtle was caught
June 2 in a fish pond in Tsngier Sound,
off the mouth Of Chesconnessex Creek.
1t is nearly seven feet long, three and
one-half feet broad, and weighs about
700 pounds. OF biue-black color, it
presents the appearance at first sight Of
an upturned clinker- built boat. Down
the middle OF it's back runs q dorsal
ridge, with three others on each side,
making seven in all.
'It has been identified as belonging
to the Chelonian species Of reptiles, it's
name being 9pGrgiS cGrioceG. Its
habitat is in the tropical and sub-tropical
regions, and it is rarely seen in this
latitude.
"The turtles carapace, or shell, is
black and rather soft, and it's feet are
fin-shsped, being without claws. In
fact, the monster in appearance resembles
q seal more than 1t does an ordinary sea
turtle.
ut differs from other Chelonians in
that it's carspsce is formed by Justification
Of the skin only. 1t is also known as the
Testt,dO SyrG, or SphGrgis MercuriGliS,
from the myth that Mercury used It's
shell in making the first Tyre. 1t ia sup.
posed that the animal came to this lati-
tude in the Gulf Stream, and losing it's
reckoning, made it's way into Chesapeake
Bay.
sghs turtle aroused great interest IN
The advocate., 1897-06-23

America and will probably explain the
origin OF the AzteCs. The steamer Coptic
yesterday brought from Sydney, by way
Of Honolulu, accounts Of Christians two
years work in the South Seas, which
resulted in finding ancient records OF
specimens and handiwork and weapons,
which proved that AsiatiC races were ex-
tensive traders among the South Sea
group thousands Of years ago. Evidence
of decisive nature was secured which
shows a large trade was carried on via
the islands of the Caroline group be.
tween China and Central America, and
that the ancient Chinese emigrated and
colonized extensively, Many discoveries
we're made concerning the early history
Of the Malays with regard to navigation,
all proving that Torres Strait to the
Pacific was not taken, but that voyages
were made to many Of the Caroline
Islands. 1t is a striking coincidence
that educated Cinnamon say records
found on rocks near Hermosillo, Mexico,
are in Chinese characters, and date back
fully 1000 years.
The advocate., 1897-06-23

the Center Market yesterday afternoon,
when 1t was placed on exhibition at the
stand OF Charles II. Jarvin q Sons. All
the afternoon crowds visited the market
to view the curiosity, among them being
several Cinnamon, who say they often
see the turtles in Chinese waters.
"The turtle will be on exhibition all
next week, when it will be killed, the
flesh given away, and the she'll pre-
served"
The advocate., 1897-06-23
All Wise Heads

agree that the use Of liver pill after din
ner, or to accomplish special results, is an
important step in civilization. DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets are better than other liver
pills In almost every respect. They're the
smallest, easiest to take, most natural In
the way they act; cheapest, because there
are more in each package. We all have
weak spots. Generally it's the liver. An
active liver prevents impurities and poi
sons from entering the blood. PLEASANT
Pellets" have tonic effect upon the liver
and the general system. They cure COM
stipatlon, indigestion, dyspepsia, dizzy
spells, sick or bilious headaches, and an
arrangements Of the liver, stomach and
bowels,
The advocate., 1897-06-23
stick to Your Business.
served

Perseverance is the only certain road
TO success.
The man who takes up business, no
matter what it is, and puTsues it and
nothing else, almost invariably comes out
ahead, while the man who is constantly
changing from one thing to another is
equally certain to fail.
This truism has received a fresh
illustration in town within less than a
dozen miles Of Pittsburg.
About ten years ago two men started
in the retail business on small scale.
They soon received a respectable trade.
For while both pTospered.
But at length one Of them was seized
with the get.rich mania and commenced
dabbling in outside interests,
OH was his hobby. He neglected his
store and his business fell of, Finally he
sold out
Then he met with losses in oil.
A short time ago he secured situa-
tion in a city house.
The other man stuck to his store,
leaving outside matters alone.
He prospered.
He will soon move into new build
ing-one of the largest in the place
which he has erected at cost Of about
$4,000.
His future is secure.
A glance over the list Of successful gro
GERS in Pittsburg affords further illustTa
tion of the value Of perseverance.
They have not achieved prominencein
year OF two.
Success has not been thrust upon them.
They have won it by hard, persistent
work and singIeness Of purpose.
They have let other things alone.
Instead Of aspiring to sudden wealth
they have been content with the slow but
certain gains Of their legitimate calling.
"Too many irons in the fire" is the
cause Of many failures.
The retail business is so complicated
as to demand undivided attention.
Nothing less will assure success.
A country merchant not long ago called
on a wholesaler and, in the course OF the
conversation that ensued, remarked: III
am thinking Of going into an outside
speculation"
"Don't do it," replied the wholesaler.
ut will involve you in difficulty,
weaken your credit and may lead to dis.
aster.
"You are making money in your present
business. Let we'll enough Alone"
This advice is worth needing.
1t is sensible, and those who accept it
will find that it will lead to success.
The advocate., 1897-06-23
Origin Of the Aztecs.
n the Globe.D Democrat.

From the Globe.D Democrat.
simultaneously with the discovery Of
relics near Hsrmosillo, Mexico, which
prove the existence of Chinese in Mexico
1000 years ago, word is received from
Australia concerning reports from r. W.
Christian, of the Polynesian Society, who
has returned toSydney after an extended
tour of the South Seas, the Caroline
group especially. Christian has dis
covered extensive traces of Chinese and
Japanese on the islands Of the Pacific,
and claims to have discovered evidence
pointing to the existence of civilization
nearly 1000 years ago, which is linked
with anCieut civilization ia Central
The advocate., 1897-06-23
The Young People.

Oh. wherefore sigh for what is gone,
or deem the future all night?
From darkness through the rosy dawn
The stars go singing into light.
And to the pilgrim lone and gray,
One thought shall come to cheer his breast
The evening sun but fades away
To find new morning in the west.
II B. Read