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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-04
THE FINANCIAL PANIC.

During September and October Of 1873 oc-
curred the famous frghtful panic of that year.
caused by the failure of the banking house IF
Jay Cooke & CO.. OF Philadelphia. September 49,
Railroad stocks had for some time been SELL
ing a; the Stock Exchange for more than their
true value. There had been reckless manage
ment OF various large properties, and the people
had haZarded money securities which were
almost worthless. The failure Of Jay Cooke &
Co. caused general alarm. A heavy selling OF
stocks took place in all the Exchanges. resulting
in tremendous decline in their prices. which
precptated a further selling Of stocks which
had been deposited colaterals for loans
Many failures in New-York Philadelphia and
Boston took place The people at large became
alarmed for the safety of the banks. withdrew
their deposits TO a great extent. and began
boarding money Currency became scarce. even
for legitimate daily business transactions Se-
we're distress prevailed in business circles. The
United States Treasury made effort TO relieve
the situation by buying Sll.pp.0U worth Of
Government bonds paying cash therefor Clear
ing House reserve deposits were withdrawn from
the Treasury to the amount Of 23.0)00cO and
the banks in New-York City issued S260oo,0o)
of Clearing House certificates. Thus in all $685.
100000 was added to the available circulation
OF the country. These efforts were satisfactory
to the public. but they were unavalling 10 stay
the panic which acute for over month.
its effects being severely felt all through the
following winter. Indeed, the country did not
fully recover from the panic of 1873 for three
years. There was no scarcity Of money in the
country in 1873, but the unreasoning fright OF
the people had led to a boarding Of all forms OF
currency. and cash not available for the
purposes Of trade. Many factories were Obliged
to close their men thus being thrown out OF
work and remaining idle for long periods OF
time Mercantile firms failed by the hundred.
Banks suspended and by the depreciation OF
securities many private fortunes were swept
away in a single week. Almost universal dis
tress filled the land 1t was believed by many
that the Bankrupt law which had served the
so well for the last six years. agra.
waited this distress somewhat by the facilities Il
gave debtors In securing release from their obi.
gauonA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-04
GRANTS SECOND TERM.
A TIME OF IMPORTANT LEGISLATION AND
OF POLITICAL STORM AND STRESS.
FINANCIAL LEGISLATION

FINANCIAL LEGISLATION TO THE FORE-TiA
NATIONAL CREDIT DEFENDED AND Pre-
SERVED BY THE REPUBLICAN PARTY
AGAINST DEMOCRATIC ASSAULT
DEMOCRATS GAIN CONTROL
OLE, TIL. HOISE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-04

The Republicans were continued IN power
from March 4. 1873 to March !, 1885, with 'h'
following Executive organization:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-04

OF THE HOUSE.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-07

duet of the garden. The same thing
may be noticed i'm the beautiful flower
patches of the rich residents OF this
city.
SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS.
a review Of the history OF the Society
of American Florists will be OF interest
at this time. Prior to 1S4S there was no
attempt at concerted action in the in
terests Of the trade on the part or the
florists and gardeners throughout the
country. At that time the number OF
individuals engaged in Horticulture and
it's kindred lines was i'm excess OF H.
000 comprising upwards OF 5000 estab-
lishments and a capital investment of
about $25, 900, 900. Here and there in lead
ing New England cities, horticultural
societies existed. but their scope was re-
strlcted. The Rhode Island Horticultur-
al Society, one OF the oldest in this part
OF the country. was one OF these. Their
! influence did not extend beyond local
limits.
The birth OF the national organiza-
tion was almost spontaneous at con-
vention held in Chicago in 1S4s. The
convention was called for the purpose
Of affecting a satisfactory plan Of in
surance. Bright men at that conven-
tion saw the opportunity offered and
they advocated a general society and
from that idea the national society
sprung The florists were enthusiastic
and the work was carried bravely on to
the development of the present power
full organization.
The first annual meeting was held in
1885 and since then the Society of Amer
lean Florists has been considered one
cf the most influential trade organiza-
tions in this country. Not only is the
society truly representative of the in
dustry which IL fosters. but there ex-
lists among it's members a unity of spirit
which increases with each successive
year. and carries the standard of the
society to higher levels. The member
ship is restricted To no one section of
the country, but il is co-extensive with
the entire country.
Each successive convention brings
greater practical results which accrue
TO the general benefit Of the myriad of
persons Interested directly or indirectly
with the cultivation OF flowers.
The annual conventions have been
held in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois,
New York. Massachusetts,, Ontario.
Canada Washington, ID. c., Missouri,
and New Jersey and ii now comes TO
Rhode Island.
In 1890 there were 1859 floral estab-
lishments i'm the United States, having
more than S9i acres OF ground. The es-
adjustments, with fixtures and appara-
tus represented a value of $3S. .355, 1872.
The total value Of rose bushes, plants
and shrubs produced in this year was
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-07

The major portion Of the delegates
will leave for home from Newport as IL
will save a Journey 60 thispcity. The
New York boat from this city will stop
at Newport To take on passengers for
the west and south. something that has
never been done before since the boats
ran south from this city TO New York
Some Of the delegates will go on the
Fall River boat Go New York
Those who remain i'm Newport will
leave for Providence on the Day Star
about 1880 o'clock, arriving here about
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-07
o'clock in season to take trains going
east.
THE TRADE EXHIBITION.

east.
THE TRADE EXHIBITION.
The meetings OF the convention will
be held in Music hall and the trade
exhibit will be held in the hall under
meath which liz used as a bowling place.
1t is especially adapted to the purpose
OF the florists as there is plenty OF room
10 make big display II will be grand
exposition OF the latest improvements
in all requisites for the greenhouse and
other departments of the florist busi-
ness; models OF greenhouses and ap-
paratus new and rare plants; garden
implements. bulbs: seeds and supplies.
very large amount of space has
already been rented. This department
Will be under the supervision OF William
r.. Chappell and it will probably exceed
i'm Importance any previous exhibition
of this kind ever given under the aus
pices Of the National Association.
SPECIAL MEDAL COMPETITION.
Six silver and six bronze medals are
to be competed for as follows: Display
of II varieties OF Cannas in pots, not
to exceed 25 plants in all.
Tuberous. bergonias, % plants.
Caladiums, II fancy foliage varietier
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-07
FARQUHAR MACRAE.
President the Gardeners Club of Rhode Island

be an address OF welcome by His Honor
Mayor McGuinness, and a response by
President Graham OF the National So
ciety The annual address by the pres
ident Will then be presented, after
which the reports Of the secretary. treas
urer standing committees and special
committees will be read. Exhibition
judges will be appointed to pass upon
the merits Of the various exhibits i'm
Music Hall.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-07

on Tuesday afternoon the judges will
examine the trade exhibition and pre-
pare their reports upon the same.
An enjoyable program has been ar
ranged by the ladies Of the local or
ganiZation and the visiting ladies will
be taken around town in carriages and
shown the sights. The great dry goods
stores will be inspected and perhaps the
Boston store, Shepards. Gladding's and
the other big establishments will be ir-
reslstible and demand shopping" at
tentiOn.
In the evening ther,~wll be n presi-
dents reception under the auspices Of
the Florists and Gardeners CLUB of
Rhode Island. The Hedley- -Llvsey Band
has been engaged FOR the occasion and
there will be dancing and other social
features including a light collation..
The hall viii be beautifully decorated
by flowers from the greenhouses of the
city. and the choicest palms and plants
of local culture will be displayed. This
is expected 90 be the social event OF the
week and elaborate preparations are
on foot for It's Success
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-07

Athletic Club. A picture OF the elegant
trophy is herewith presented and the
conditions under which ii can be held
and the competing teams are printed
underneath the cut
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-07
FRIDAY FOR RECREATION.

The big day Of the week for pleasure
viii he Friday, and the visitors will be
given fine view OF Narragansett Bay
and Newport. The Rhode Island for
lists have chartered the steamer Day
star and secured the Hedley- Livsey
band for the day. The guests will be es-
corted from the hotel To the steamer
at 2 O'Clock i'm the morning and the
local committee has arranged for a col
lation on the boat. There will be all
sorts Of good things To eat and drink
and there will be special provision for
general entertainment.
ON the arrival OF the boat the entire
company will be the guests OF the Flor
lists GARDENERS and Associates Club of
Newport. The Newport club has ar
ranged an elaborate program which
will include a banquet, a drive all over
the place, SO that the visitors may see
the magnificent floral display OF the
summer residents OF the city. and the
fine residences and get a Whit OF old
ocean. The Newporters will see that
nothing Is omitted To make the visit
memorable.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-07

rooms have been secured by the dele-
gates.
The conventions will begin at 1880
o'clock. Tuesday morning. There viii
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-07

ports on the' exhibits. Following this
there will be a discussion OF recon-
mendations contained in President Gra-
hams address. After these formalities
Prof B. ID. Halstead of the Agricul-
tural Experiment Station. New Bruns-
wick. n. j., will read "A paper entitled
Roof Calls OF Cultivated Plants"
Charles J. Dawson. OF the Bussey In
stitute. Boston. Mass, will read paper
entitled Trees and shrubs such as
should be grown by every florist"
+. w. Rane. of the Agricultural Col
lege, Durham. n. H.. will talk about
Florists as scientists versus Artisans"
There will be discussions following
the reading OF these papers and the
various points brought out by competent
speakers OF the society who will con-
slider them from their practical side.
After the adjournment of the conven-
tion for the day there will be a meet.
ing OF the American Carnation Society
at y. m., the Chrysanthemum Society
Of America. and the Florists Protec-
tive Association at p. m. The Florists
Hail Association of America will hold
a meeting at y. m.
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IMPORTANT PAPERS PRESENTED

At the Wednesday morning session
beginning at 10 O'Clock the delegates
will SELECT the next place for holding
the annual convention. and officers for
the ensuing year will b. nominated.
The judges VIII then present their re-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-07
THE SEVERAL COMMITTEES.

The committees of the Florists and
Gardeners Club of Rhode Island. who
have the details OF this important con-
vention in hand, are as fololws:
Executive committee-N. ID. Pierce.
Jr., William Ii. Hazard, w. K. Chap
pell.
General committee on s. A. #. Con-
vention-James b. Canning: ,. ). Reu-
ter. John Allan, Farquhar Macrae, VIII
liam Appleton, Jr., NJ. j. Leach, Will
liam Il. ChappelI. A. NJ. Rennie. J. +.
Schelllnger. Thomas j. Johnston Will
liam h. Hazard, William IL. Mason,
Walter S. Nichol, N. ID. Pierce, Jr., John
Gerald.
Ladies' Auxiliary Committee-Mrs.
$. Nicho1 Miss Kate Sweeney, Mrs. t.
F. Johnston. Mrs. w. Apple
ton. Jr.. Mrs. S. J: Reuter-.
Miss Kate Canning, Mrs. +. j. Johnston.
NJ. Pollard. Mrs. l.. l.. Whilden, Miss
Agnes Devine Mrs. w. B. Hazard, Mrs.
NJ. j. Leach, Miss Emily Sellew, Miss
Carter.
Chairmen of Special Commttees-En-
tertanment. music and decorations-N.
u. Pierce, Jr.; printing. A. M. Rennie;
hotels, Thomas j. Johnston: sports and
games, A. NJ. Rennie; ladies, f. Macre.
OFFICERS OF THE NATIONAL So
President. Adam Graham, Cleveland,
Ohio: vice president, Farquhar Macrae.
Providence. X. l.: secretary, William j.
Stewart. 81 Bromfield street, Boston.
Mass; treasurer, ii. b. Beatty, Oil
| City. Pa.
Executive committee--One year. jack
| son Dawson. Jamaica Plain, Mass;
Grove =. Rawson. Elmira, n. Y; j. +.
4 Cowell. Buffalo. N. Y. Two years. w.
| X. Harris. Philadelphia, Pa; j. G.. Es-
| ler. Saddle River. n. j.; w. n. Rudd,
Mt. Greenwood, III. Three years, Elmer
| ID. Smith. Adrian, Mich; w. f. GUIDE.
/ Washington, D. c.: j. Charles McCuk
| Tough. Cincinnati, Ohio.
Nomenclature commlttee-Prof. VILE
| liam Trelease. Botanic Garden. St
| Louis. Mo. chairman; Robert Craig. +.
| G.. Hill. Elmer D. Smith. Robert George.
! William II. Smith. Thomas Gunson,
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!. !. I !. |. !. 4. J.
UT your trust i'm Provi-
dence, brother florists and
others interested in the
business. and let us show
you what we can do for
you, is the advice given
to the florists of this
- country by the florists Of
Providence and Newport
The Florists and Gard
eners' Club OF Rhode Island is not yet
two years old. but IL has the distinc-
ton this year OF entertaining the So
Ciety of American Florists. national
organization. which will hold its 18th
annual convention and exhibition of re-
quisites for products of the greenhouse
and garden in Providence at Music Hall
beginning Tuesday. August IL, and con-
tnuing until Friday evening, August
&c.
1t will be a notable event compris
ing four days OF social and business
intercourse, instructive lectures. papers
and discussions in the next To the most
important city in New England and
one day of sight seeing and entertain
ment I'm Americas most famouse water
ing place, fashionable Newport.
The florists of the two citys have
made elaborate arrangements for the
entertainment OF their guests. and IL
the convention in all its details is not
n success then the flower cultivators
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-07

$12. .036477 and OF cut flowers alone the
sales were Si4,115,32S, or a combined
yearly output OF s26,2l1, sos. 1t is n con-
serVative estimate to assume that the
increase from 1890 TO 1897 has not been
less than % per cent, so that to-day
Horticulture I'm the United states repre-
sents a business investment approx
Inating $50 000. 900. with yearly sales ex-
cceding $4,000. and an industry which
gives employment TO about $4,000 indi-
Niduals.
THE RHODE ISLAND SOCIETY.
The organization of the Florists and
Gardeners OF Rhode Island is of infan-
tile growth. Notwithstanding the fact
that the people OF the state have for
many years given the highest encour-
agement and attention TO Horticulture, Ii
was not until Jan. 2l 1896. that n per
manent organization was effected.
Up TO that time whatever progress
was made. either toward development
or In the betterment Of trade interests.
depended entirely upon individual ef-
fort. with the benefit restricted TO the
individual sphere While Providence
was comparatively a small community
this state OF affairs was not a matter
or cause OF wonderment But when
with the greater expansion OF territory
necessitated by an ever increasing pop
ulaiion. came the multiplication Of
floral establishments, conservatories.
landscape gardens. herbaria, parks. etc,
the beneh, quickly took root that the
time was ripe for a change. New con-
ditions and new demands had arisen,
consequently new methods had 20 sup
plant the old ones
Advancement was out Of the question
50 long as the individual cared oDly
for his own welfare. The success Of
florists organizations In other cities led
the progressive men I'm the trade In this
vicinity to agitate the question Of a
local enterprise and after a careful can
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Narragansett Hotel will be headquar-
ters and already a large number OF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-07

a notable and highly successful
event in the history Of the local society
was it's first annual flower show held
In Infantry Hall. in December. 1896. BY
general consent this was considered to
have been one Of the most picturesque
and satisfactory exhibitions Of the kind
ever held Ia Rhode Island.
IL was great showing OF Horticulture
and It's beneficial effect upon the Rhode
Island Society and it's trade interests
could scarcely be estimated. FlOricul-
ture In Rhode Island ranks among the
most ruccessful and remunerative pur-
suits. and IL can sefely be said that IN
proportion to its area and population
the state Is well in the front rank
There are many establishments OF
more than ordinary extent. beauty and
equipment in Providence Newport. Paw
tucket and WoonsOcket. In Newport.
especially. the c1nservatories ~ some
OF the summer resident millionaires rep
resent an outlay possible Oniv 10 thnss
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and dealers OF Providence and New
port will have missed their guess.
"A THOUSAND GUESTS EXPECTED.

ana dealers or providence and New
port will have missed their guess.
A THOUSAND GUESTS EXPECTED.
II is expected the delegates with
their families from all over the coun-
try will number 1000, as many from the
Central States and inland places will
take the opportunity TO see salt water
in it's raw state for the first time. The
sea shore will be a novelty to them
and no finer opportunity TO see it In It's
most attractive garb, is afforded than
on beautiful Narragansett Bay and the
sea coast in its immediate vicinity.
The Importance OF such representa-
tive gathering in this community has
been realized and 10 the credit of the
>itizens of Providence and Newport be
st said they have subscribed generously
30 the fund for entertainment
There is every reason to believe that
the visitors will regard Rhode Island as
the garden spot OF this great country.
While deal of attention will be devot-
ed to entertainment. the business meet
ings Of the convention will be OF prime
Importance, because practical matters,
affecting the development and profit OF
She trade will be discussed practically.
Ind the fine points of Horticulture
Brought up and considered more thor
Nghly than is possible in any other
hay.
SOMETHING OF IMPORTANCE.
This will be something of Importance
TO that large class of our citizens in
terested in the cultivation of flowers
plants and shrubs. Thousands of per-
sons within the limits OF the cities are
concerned about flowers and all that
pertains TO them, while our suburban
ites devote "A great deal of time and at
tention upon the product of their gar
dens.
Hardly an individual owning a front
garden or a patch In the back yard, but
will be deeply interested in what the
professional has to say about flowers.
Looking at il from this point of view
the ordinary flower grower will be bene-
fited 10y this visit OF so many persons
whose business IL is To get the best
results possible in this charming occu-
patton.
Probably Newport can show the
greatest variety OF handsome flowers
of any city i'm the country. 1t is hob
oy OF the wealthy summer residents TO
have the rarest OF plants of every kind
and nature. Some of them are very
costly, so costly, in fact, that
dealer or raiser could not
get third OF their cost in
the market. The fine taste of the rich
flower growers, however is a benefit
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OF the greatest affluence. The result is
floral additions of rare and beautiful
type which contribute TO the develop
ment of Horticulture in this vicinity, to
a gratifying degree.
The selection of this city as the place
for holding the convention of the Ma
tional Society is an honor recognized
by the local florists and they Will see
20 il that the fair fame Of Providence
for hospitality and entertainment is
royalty upheld
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in pots, one plant OF each.
Aquatic plants. display of cut blooms,
to be kept in good condition throughout
the exhibition.
HARDY conifers, collection in pots.
The silver medals are to be awarded
Cor the. best in each of the classes, and
the bronze medals for the second best.
One silver and one bronze medal addi-
tional to be left 10 the discretion of the
committee to be awarded TO any display
Of plants. showing advancement in cul-
ture or of special value TO the trade.
This department is to be kept entirely
distinct and SEPARATE from the trade
exhibition. .
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BEGINNING OF THE CONVENTION

Monday evening, August l6. and the
next morning the delegates and guests
will arrive. They VIII be received by
the local committees VINO viii be in the
Hobbies of the various hotels. The
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-07
OFF TO THE SHOOTING MATCH.

The sharp shooters among the dele
gates will go to &the Trap Shooting
Grounds at Johnston. Wednesday after
noon TO shoot for a prize trophy pro-
vded by the association. This feature
of the week will be under the direction
Of the local committee on sports and
II there is not less live stock in the town
beforen ightfall a mistake will have to
be recorded
Wednesday evening Prof. George L.
Goodale. Of the Botanic Garden of Har-
ward University viii deliver a lecture on
our Favorite Exotic Plants i'm their
own Homes" with beautiful stereopti-
con Illustrations.
ON Thursday. the third day OF the
convention. officers for the ensuing year
will be elected at 10 o'clock i'm the morn
ing. Following this there will be a gem
eral discussion OF the subject "A
Years Progress is our Business" This
viii include the carnatlon. the chrysan-
themum and the rose. The discussion
will be opened by William Nicholson Of
birmingham, Mass.
The discussion viii be continued In
the evening and il will be opened by
Robert Christie. of Newport. The Sec
ton of the discussion viii be "Decora-
tive and Greenhouse Plants" Bedding
Plants" will be brought to the notice Of
the convention by j. j. Butler. OF New
port, and the Retail Business" by
Thomas j. Johnston of Providence.
Thursday afternoon the popular pas
time of the delegates Nill be INDUCED
IN the bowling alleys of the Providence
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vas of the situation the movement was
inaugurated and subsequently the
Rhode Island Society was formed The
first officers were President, Timothy
O'Connor; vice president, Farpuhar
Macrae; secretary William III. Mason;
treasurer. a. NJ. Rennie
After the vicissitudes Of the first
year the society came out victorious
and to-day its permanency and con-
tinued success seems to be assured be-
yond all doubt.
The present officers are: President,
Farquhar Macrae; vice president. James
B. Canning: secretary, william II. Ma
son; treasurer, a. NJ. Renne. The regu-
lar meetings of the society are held at
its headquarters, 96 Westminster street,
on the fourth Friday Of each month.
The present membership is about 100
and includes florists. seedsmen. garden
ers and nurserymen from all parts OF
the State.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-07

Fred Dorner. A. NJ. Hes. Edwin Ions
dale. L. A. Wood, J. Il. Coweil.