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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-30
THE NE w TILE.

The current issue of the American
Wool and Cotton Reporter presents a CON
summate picture of the new hat CT the
Prince of Wales.
1t is much like the traditional hoaddress
of our Uncle Sam as depicted In cartoon.
1t is said that Congressman John Dewitt
Warner has always persisted in wearing
one just like the Princes new tile.
The Prince of Wales invents his own
styles as rule The bell-shaped stove
pipe. so common few years ago. was his
conceit. The straight stove pipe,
with the narrow brim, was also first worn
by the Prince OF Wales The new old
hat, which the Prince Is now wearing. Is
not the shaggy thing Of old. but flne
sleek, glossy, black silk affair, with an
exaggerated bell shaped crown, n wide
band. and n very broad brim, well turned
up Mt the sides 1t is suikingly jaunty,
and we'll becomes his style OF face and
the cut Of his beard.
But IL will not become the slim young
senior In college,
on top of him, IL will look likean up
turned pail on a stick.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-30
FOUND GUILTY.
Jury Convicted Benham Of Murder
After All Night Session.

Batavia, N. ", July 30.-Howard c. Ben.
ham was found fguilty Of the murder Of his
wife, at | 80 o'clock yesterday afternoon. He
will be sentenced on Saturday morning at 10
o'clock.
James Scarlet, OF counsel for the defense,
said that there will be motion made on Sat.
urday morning before Judge Laughlin to SO
aside the verdict on several grounds, OF
error, and in ca so the motion is denied. which
is expected, an appeal will be taken to the
Court Of Appeals
This remarkable ,risl began on June 2l.
Benham was born in Byron, N. ". septem.
Der Z, 1870, and eloped on August 2, ls92, with
Miss Florence Tout, an heiress 10 u small for
tune and only 10 years of age, pupil in .
seminary in Rochester.
Miss Tout was modest, retiring and OF a
winsome disposition, but was not propossess.
ing I'm appearance In December last Mrs.
Bcnhsm was taken seriously III, and on tho
morning Of January she died. and Benham
stated tha, death was due to rheumatism OF
the heart
Owing 10 ruinors, the coroner two days
later. decided To have an autopsy. the result
Of which was "A statement that death was
caused by atrophy and degeneration OF the
muscular tissue.
Later reports that Benham had purchased
prussic acid created n great sensation. Pen.
ham was arrested and Mrs. Benhams body
was cxhumed and the various organs were re-
movo1 for examination. A. result Of thi,
IN cofoAor's jury returned a verdict that tn,
death Of Mrs. Bonham was caused by hydro
cyanic acid or prussic acid poison admins
tered by her husband " IL was said thai
Il, nham desired 90 be fres from his wife. not
only that ne might inherit tho small iortuu,
$50 ,OoO-thst she possessed, hut that b,
might marry another young woman with
whom he was said % be- In love
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-30
LOSSES BY FIRE.

In the great fire of 1872 a branch store
on Washington street was greatly dam
aged by water, and the extension OF
Washington street necessitated their re-
moving from the premises altogether. In
1874 the establishment took possession OF
the new store fronting on Washington
and Brattle streets and CornhilL
After the fire of December, 1882, q
salesroom was opened at 40 Washington
street TO close out the damaged stock Of
goods, and the buildings damaged by the
fire were refltted for the use of the firm.
Mr.. Lowell lived many years at East
Weymouth in "a charming rural residence.
He was the first president Of the East
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-30
AN ATTR fCTIvE NEWSPAPER.

The News is receiving many compli-
ments not only on its superiority as a
server of the news Of the day, but on its
improved and up-to.date makeup" the
arrangement display and the position of
the news and advertising matter that
demands space In its columns.
. An attractive newspaper is not only an
advantage to the reader, but to the adver.
tiser.
In its new arrangement, the purpose is
TO secure To both reader and advertiser
every advantage that newspaper space can
be called upon to afford.
Well written, pungent and we'll dis
played news makes the well written,
pungent and well displayed advertisement
a particularly shining light.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-30

Zion's Herald views il this way
President Andrews has taken the manly
step and severed his relations with Brown
University. The action OF tho corpora
tion requesting him TO cease proinulga-
ting his views on free silver--views OBJ
noxious to the trustees and tho majority
of the parents OF tho institution, and
detrimental to its nterests--permittcd no
other honorable course. Unlike the late
General Walker who was simply "a
theoretical 5imetallist," DIR. Andrews is
a practical, an outspoken, advocate for
silver. Ho insisted on the free and un-
limited coinage of silver by this country
at tho ratio of l6 10 |, without waiting
for tho aid or consent of any other
nation" No one questions his right TO
this or any othor honest conviction. AS
an American citizen merely, no one ques-
tions mis- right TO hold CT maintain any
sincere opinion upon the subject. AS
president of Brown University, however
no was under obligations which are fully
as imperative as is LOYALTY to personal or
political conviction. When official duties
and private convictions collide, as In the
present case, the latter must not be sacri-
fcad ~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-30
PROVIDENCE as A FINANCIAL
CENTER.

Providence is recognized by the busi-
ness and financial world as the financial
nter Of Southern New England.
Though working harmoniously with the
banking interests in New York and Bos-
ton, Providence is independent of these
in it's financial dealings with tho COM
munities through Rhode Island, Eastern
Connecticut and Southeastern Massachu-
setts.
1t has an extraordinary number OF ma
tional banks not few OF which are CON
spicuously prosperous, while its trust com
panies have grown to impressive proper
tions.
The tremendous industries OF this sec
tion demand ample banking facilities and
these the city of Providence provides.
The views of the bankers from this cen-
ter of financial energy are worth listening
TO.
Tomorrow the Saturday Evening News
presents number of these views on mat
ters of Importance to the flnancini and
business world.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-30
Summer Fairgrounds.
IJse t,entleness.

Be gentle in stimulating the Kidneys, other.
wise you will excite and weaken them. The
manifest results follow the use % Hostetter 3
stomach Bitters % overcome rcnal inactivity.
Avoid the urmedirntcd, fery stimulants OF
co.smerce. Tho kidneys have delicate mem
hrano easily irritated. and upon this the sc.
ton of such oTcitants ~ pernicious. MalArial
complaints = indigestion. rhcuwaiisn, neuralgi IA
and biliOu .ne-s succumb 10 the corrective
influence OF the Bitters.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-30

THE SATURDAY EVENING NEWS.
The Saturday Evening News of tomor-
row will consist Of 10 pages for cent
It Will be the best newspaper In town.
Besides It's news features 1t will offer
an unusual abundance of interesting and
informing matter for home reading.
The Saturday Evening News will have
more to say about the money-lending
sharks 1t proposes to demolish them.
The Saturday Evening News will open
the eyes of the public and the authorities
20 the wretched Kitchen barrooms.
Clergymen give The News their views
on the suppression OF vice.
Conspicuous among Its valuable fea-
lures will he symposium Of local bank
ing men on the currency question and
other matters vital to our financial and
business interests
The Saturday Evening News will tell
of Christian Science and the Christian
Scientists, with a word as to humbugs in
hypnotism and mummery of one sort
and another. giving On interesting de-
scrIption of a service in tho Providence
Christian Science church.
The Saturday Evening News will con-
tain an attractive and true story from
Circle City in the new land Of gold.
"Bnb" will chat some more and every
body likes TO listen to bah"
The departments-secre society, chess,
summer resorts. religious matter, sports
etc, will be, as usual full.
Illustrations will be numerous through
the 10 pages.
Order of your newsdealer today.
Don't miss IL.
16 pages.
cent
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-30

and since that time his life has wayerod in
the balance until death c,me.
Simple services over the remains OF Mr..
Lowell were conducted by the Rev. W. q.
Puddefoot of South Framinghom at the
family cottage, MARTIN Box, at IL
o'clock. and at o'clock the BODY, accom-
panied by Col. Lowell and other relatives
was taken to Fast Weymouth, where the
funeral will be held, probably on Sunday.
ARRIVAL AT EAST WEYMOUTH.
The remains OF Mr. Lowell arrived at
East Weymouth last evening In cnarge
of Undertaken William i. Rico, anu were
taken mt once to his late home on Station
street, where the body will remain until
Sunday. Tic beloved form was accom-
panied on its journey by Col. benjamin
:. Lowell, Col. Thomas Il. Lowell, MT.
Henry L. Lowell, Mrs. Henry A. Richards
and Miss Helen Lowell.
messages OF coincidence tonight from men
prominent In business and social llie,
expressing their sympathy FOR the great
loss sustained by the removal oil ms
honored father.
Arrangements for the funeral have been
completed. A private service OF prayer
will be held In the family resluence o,,
will be conducted by the Rev. Daniei
Evans. At the close of the ser.
vices at the house. the remains VIII
be taken to the First Congregational
church, where Mr.. Lowell had been a
constant attendant for many wears, ana
where services will be held at 'oO o CLOCK.
Tbe seryices will no conducted by the
Roy. daniel Evans, pastor OF the church,
assisted by the Rev. Daniel ". waidron
Of Boston'a a former pastor Of Mr.. Lovell's
and the Rev. w. l.. Ward, pastor OF the
Methodist church.
The music, which Will no spoclaily ar
Inv the church choir. The services will be
attended hy the South shore comman-
dsry. X. r.. Orphans Hopo Lodge, Il. A.
II. wompatuck encampment J.; D. Of,
and Crescent Lodge ]. .. .. +. with
all these societies Mr.. Lovell had peen
connected for the past 30 years
The Impressive Masonic services will be
held in the church The burial will be
i'm the family lot I'm Fairmount cemetery
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-30
FIREMAN KILLED.
Passenger Train Thrown From
Tracks al Thornton. Ind.

indianapolis. Ind, July 20. 90.-Passonger train
No. "a on the Chicago division OF the Big
Four due here at $50 o'clock this morning,
was wrecked nj Thorutou at 2:25 o'clock.
A pin placed IN the switch caused the train
10 leave the track. The engine baggage and
exnress cars were overturned. Engineer
Winslow and tho fireman were killed. Accord.
ing 10 the information given ont at the Big
-Four office in this city, no passenger was in.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-30
MIR. LOvELL'S CAREER.

For nearly 90 years Mr. John y. Lowell
was we'll known business man. ana DIS
record for honesty and Integrity was IT.
renroachable. From small beginning no
built M large and iiourishing business
Thc nanic OF Lowell has been associated
for all these years with the gun trade,
and latterly with the manufacture and
sale of bicycles.
In 1883 MIR. Lowell retired from active
participation In tho business, though ho
still retained his interest In the company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-30

One thing only appears TO DO perfectly
clear In tho case Of Prof Andree's seDsa.
tional expedition TO the North Pole
That IL. that party who goes mp In n
balloon IL bound 10 come down. But just
where he will land and In precisely what
csndition of body and mind is always an
osen question.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-30

Poor Alics Barrett the Boston book
keeper Is dead. But about all the posi-
ply wicked thpgs she might have been
guilty Of, from stealing her employers s
money 20 taking her own life. are bolng
freely discussed. Still there seems Co be
room for faint suspicion, at least, that
she was good and honest girl.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-30
PEOPLES COLUMN.

Devoted TO anything and everything of
interest 20 the people. Write on one side
of the paper only aud be ss brief ns poss-
ble. IL you want 90 know anything,
uriticise anything, or express your views
on anything this column is olen TO you.
To the Editor OF The News:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-30
BORN In BRAlNTREE.

He was born July aa-isen In East
Brnintrce. When one year old his father
died and he only rem aimed at school
until his 18th year, whom he was obliged
10 leave and contribute TO his own sup
port
lie first worked for year In n factory
IN his native town aud then came 90
Boston. entering tho gunsinith shop of
A Is Fairbanks on the cotncr wtera
loung's Hotel stands but nndips the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-30

In the Appellate Court yesterday decree
was entered in the case OF Ellen Cosgrove VS..
John Q. Merz ct al, allowing the amendments
Of the pil OF complaint. The amendments
are n statement that there is on record a
mortgage Of 500 on the premises named in
the hill, held by Alice B. Cole, and an addition
TO the PRAYER asking that certain respondent
be ullowc' TO deduct that sum from the
y cunt " the master found 20 be due by
them 10 the respondent, Rohrich.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-30

1t is reported that DIR. Chauncey Depcw
Fis learning 10 ride the bicycle, encouraged
no doubt by the fact that under state law
the New York Central Railroad will have
to carry his wheel free as baggage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-30

Chicago hotels have united to get rid OF
the hotel loafer by removing the chairs
and lounges from ths balls. But can
they prevent him from using the soap,
water and towelss
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-30

The Hon. William j. Bryan Is going
on tour through Mexico. Nebraska and
kansas are perhaps too prosperous, these
days, TO suit his cslamitous tastes
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-30
Official


This newspaper publishes ofiicial
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, 1897-07-30

Neither alphabetically nor In any other
view - Bryan and Andrews" happy
suggestion for the Presidential campaign
of 1900.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-30

work too hard for him, he sought employ
ment more congenial Az l6 however.
he WAS back again at the gansnith's, and
became apprenticed until he reached his
majority. receiving s2 per week wages
and $50 for clothing the first year. with
an increase Of 30 cents per week every
year and clothing allowance of SO per
wear until he was 2l
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-30

Weymouth Savings Bank, was director
an the Weymouth National Bank. and q
director in several other financial and
benevolent institutions. He was one OF
the oldest members of the Masons and
Odd Fellows, and had been identified
with many other organizations and insti-
futions
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-30
SUPPLY THE MISSING WORD.

The book containing the above sentence has been sealed and placed
the custody Hopkins Business Manager of THE
NEWS safety vault and who will give sealed
the committee make decision November
1897 of extraordinary interest and it meets
with favormo will follow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-30

The web footed naval reserves have had
ths same kind Of weather that the sojer
boys met with Mt Quonset But they ought
60 be letter suited 20 weather that kind.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-30
FIRST YEARS PROFITS.

The new firm employed five men, and
Mr. Lovell's profits the first year were
$500 In August, lS4l. Mr. Fairbanks
died, and in connection with follow
workman and with capital furnished by
friend. the firm became Grover d Lowell,
and so continued until 1874, when Mr..
Lowell bought his partner out and as
sumed full control of the business, at
once increasing it by adding sporting
goods To his stock. Additions were made
constantly, until the John +. Lowell
Arms Company. the membership OF which
included several of Mr.. LoyelPs sons,
was the result.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-30

The drug store of ). J. Briggs 2B7 Atwells
avenue, was broken into Wednesday night,
the thieves forcing open cellar door and
then found their way TO the door leading into
the store This was also forced open and the
mon succeeded in finding So in cash which
was hidden for the use of the clerk who opens
the store In the morning, sl5 worth of cigars
and smith.& wesson revolver. The work
was probably done wv bows
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-30

Newport is going to have another Of
those times that the natives along shore
call midsummer feet
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-30
GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY.

In 1890, upon the occasion Of the golden
anniversary of the beginning Of his bust.
mes career. he received the hearty CON
eratulatiors of hundreds Of business
friends.
In 1894 Mr.. Lowell represented tha Wey-
mouth district In the Legislature and de-
clined Co run for senator He held the
oldest policy, and at the time of his death
was the Oldest mem Der, of the New Eng
land Life Insurance Company, the policy
having run nearly half a century.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-30

Successful business depends largely
upon intelligent huving and selling The
News great self Educator Feature Will
furnish MANY useful suggestion 10 tho
school 10y, business woman or business
man.
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CONDITIONS OF THE CONTEST.

Send subscription for THE NEWS for four weeks. 1t will
cost you, payable in advance IS CENTS.
Each four weeks subscription will ente the subscriber to
guess in the Missing Word Contest
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-30

Now, my dear DIR. Medbury, in response
to the above may only suggest that you
are perhaps n greater success IN sugar
than you are i'm mental analysis.
My compliments to Mrs Medbury.
The problem of black ants is hereby
open TO tho readers of The News for solu-
tion. THE TATTLER.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-30
GOOD ADVICE.

He was advised by friends to apply
himself studiously TO the vocation OF a
gunsmith. and To prove himself In every
of his employer. This advice fell upon
good ground. and young Lowell proiited
by IL.
So we'll was his employer impressed
with his tact and trustworthiness that
at tie age OF 20 he was placed In charge
of tho shop. and year later. Mr.. Fair
banks finding his health much impaired,
and having become convinced Of the
ability of his Young apprentice, gave him
a half interest in the business Lowell at
this time not only had not dollar OF his
own, but owed $50 TO a relative.
He accepted his employers generous
proposition, and June 13 1910, saw the
beginning Of. the firm of Fairbanks 81
I,Oyell
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am in receipt Of the following com
municatiOn:

am in receipt OF the following com
munication:
East Providence, July go 1897
Dear Tattier:-Havtng recently been
long of the market on sugar, thanks to a
tip from one of my shrewGest deacons,
am now able 10 retire and indulge myself
In my favorite hobby OF mental analysis.
You have furnished me today with a good
subject. You break off your column in
the middle of "a new sentence with the re.
mark: "But never mind. "
Now the question for tho mental
analyst is wers you about To say some
thing more, In good faith, when you were
Interrupted by collector or some other
intruder or had you got through and took
that method To conceal the fact that you
had nothing more 10 sayY My conclusion
Is that you had nothing more to write.
Am / correcti
Before closing. Mrs. hedbury wishes
me To ask you IL you know anyway Of
Kidding pantry of black ants.
Yours respectfully,
REV. EpHRIAM MEDBURY.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-30

Bill, waiting impatiently on tho front
steps, after minutes TINT seemed hours,
heard Tom fumbling with the door
handle inside and pretty soon tho door
swung back and there stood Tom In his
stocking feet
"Sh !" whispered Tom.
"All riRhtY' asked Bill under his
breath.
"Yes. it's all right" said Tom,
hoarsely, but do you know this blankeu
door was unlocked ~
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The Following
INSTRUCTIONS FOR MISSING WORD GUESSERS
Must be strictly followed and ofuy complied with no record will except

how much Is 10 the credit Of the subscribers
guessing with the name of the successful
guesscr or guessers.
The Contest Closes t2 Noon,
November st. And on the day follow
ing We will pay out 10 the successful party or
parties the amount that has thus accrued In
the contest.
In Making Your Answer You need not
missing word.
Address all letters to
CONTEST EDITOR,
The News,
Providence, r. !.
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Here he removed his shoes so rs TO creep
through the house as softly as possible
1 am told that the process OF getting his
shoes off was more difficult TO him than
climbing tho grape arbor though why
this should be so l am at loss to under
stand.
Then he stole carefully through the
several rooms to the upper hallway and
Crept down the stairs.
The windows ratified ominously and tho
stairs cIeaked in an alarming fashion.
But Tom managed to reach the front
door and pause TO listen assured him
that every other person in the house was
soundly sleeping.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-30

] remember hearing about two Provi-
dence fellows coming home one night,
ana moved by "A similar desire to get To
bed without disturbing the folk. they
held council of war upon reaching the
house.
lt was a summer evening and while the
downstairs windows were all closed
several of the windows in the second story
were open TO the cool breezes.
grape arbor.
30 Tom left Bill sitting on the front
door step while he climbed the grape
arbcr, and after some little destruction OF
grape vine succeeded in reaching the
second story window and clambering In
without making enough disturbance to
shake down the chimney.
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The Best Daily Newspaper in Rhode Island
For as many you pay IS cent pieces and each
rs subscription entities you guess.
Twenty the Subscriptions will the fund
words if this Subscription Fund
the three months the fund the successful
will be $4,000.
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MISSING WORD CONTEST.
The Contest Will Begin August lst,
and End at II O'clock Noon.
November lSt.
The sentence selected from standard author and as follows:

for the old woman turned to him with grim
her face and stretched out her hand to be taken in his
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