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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-12
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The war in Cuba was responsible for
quite decided increase which is. OF
course, of a transient nature. but we
have tine undisputed fact that Europe
is now relying very much for it's horse
supply upon this country English inn
portations represent the demands OF
that country: so also in "A great meas
ure with the German importation.
though Austria may be the destination
OF fair number. as IL is well known
that horses go from here to Vienna,
particularly of the better class of trot-
ters and roadsters. but having no port
of entry for American trading steam
ers the Austrian purchasers go either to
Bremen or Hamburg or figure on the
Belgium importations OF Antwerp.
New York practically commands the
transatlantic trade. the total shipment
from that port last year being 25l64,
baltimore shipping 759 and Philadel-
phia 257. How many Boston sent abroad
| Is not possible To determine except by
| special search. as Of her 2.1S2 nearly all
I went To- Dominion ports. ana possibly
q great many went abroad from que
be-.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-12
OUR TRADE IN HORSES.
The Enormous Traffic Between This
Country and Europe.

the 2.967 exported, England's lot being
rated as worth $204.O OF the total value
OF $71S,607. Germany that year pur-
chased 80 horses, worth $9SjO, by long
odds the best average of any export
so far made from this country.
The first impetus given TO the trade is
shown TO have been i'm 1894, as the ex-
port jumped to 5.246, value 81, los 1896. an
increase of over 900 in number and near
ly $500 900. over half the number went
TO Canada, and as there is no reason to
assume that Canadian demands in
creased so rapidly IL is fair presump-
tion that a large number of the 1888
credited To the Dominion were eventu
ally sold at the Glasgow, Liverpool and
London auction marts as specially Sc
lected Canadian horses. American tur-
keys are sold at Liverpool as Canadian,
American hams are stamped with Irish
trademarks. as was proved at recent
trial affecting the army aod navy CO.
operative stores i'm London, and it
stands TO reason that horse dealers will
cater to English prejudice when ii ex-
lists. However, the Britishers soon
found out that American horses suited
them. and the big jump which estab-
lished foreign trade took place in 1895.
In that year the total figures were 49,
ss4 horses, valued at 81 209, ,29S. and of
that number 6,525 went from New York
alone and were worth $l.li5.50s. The
misleading Canadian export was this
year touching 5000 horses. worth n lit
tie over 500. 900. Most of these undoubt-
edly left for foreign ports. The direct
shipments abroad showed most marked
increases. which can best be shown in
tabulated form:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-12

ter class than the western horses sent
Co work in the Sandwich Islands. they
being worth S9l.S75. Germany appears
in that years statistics as having re-
ceived 81 horses, worth $57.7j These
were high class horses and included
many trotters TO lay the foundation
for the present home output of trotters.
That the expectation business was
then I'm it's infancy is readily seen by
the returns OF subsequent years. In
1891 the exports numbered 3ll0 OF the
value OF S7S4.9Os. Canada remained sta
tionary as 90 number and average val
ne The Mexican trade dropped 60 695.
but they were worth more than the
I .2i2 of 1891. which had been placed at
SS1. 5S4. The increase OF importance
that year was the growth Of the British
export to $40 OF the value Of $lll, ,093.
/ hut this trade showed mo- permanency.
! fur. although the returns For 1892 show
slight Increase in number. there is a
decided falling OF in value. the figures
being I|2J horses. value sGll lSs CEN
ads's ngures showed an increase of 2OC
I horses anu England Of about 100 eut
all other countries showed a falling on
| The figures were still lower In 1898. can.
! ada and Great Britain taking 2.l6i VI
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-12
In the matter of values the figures for
tho latter two years are as folloMs

While the Italian imports were few
they were very valuable. being fast
record holders for trotting in Italy and
Austria.
Rapid as was the growth OF the trade
i'm 1896, IL is yet completely overshadow-
ed by the returns OF 1896. in which year
New York exports alone exceeded the
total number and value of 1895, the
figures being 1903 horses, value 81,
319.272. The leading purchasing coun-
tries. exclusive OF the misleading Cam
ada figures. were as follows:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-12

Having thus prepared the way for
the great growth of 1897. the figures
will not occasion the surprise that
would be the case IL placed in COM
parison with those of 1894 when the
first indication of growth was develop
ed. Last year the United States ex-
ported 39,532 horses OF the value of 4.-
76g. 265 To show the widespread de-
mand for horses bred in this country
the figures are given in detail:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-12

An Englshmanhas invented pocket.
knife especially for cyclers' use which
has a special blade for detaching a
cernsnted tire from the rim and also
q pair of pliers formed by extending a
portion of the handle end pivoting
blade 50 that pressure on its back
causes its extension to work in ooa-
Junction viii. the liked Jaw,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-12
copyright. 1881

The activity now being displayed by
the Amateur Athletic union is the out
come OF the pecuniary results OF the
registration OF athletes which has been
In operation for the past year. Up to
that change the career Of the A. A. u.
had not been the brilliant one antici-
pated by its originators. 1t started off
well. but had the misfortune to begin
on falling market and at time when
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-12

the public had become tired Of athletics.
Treasury deficits were the result, and
the union lost prestige by it's inability
t. pay its debts. while il assumed
70 govern almost every namabe sport
For some years the Topping of process
has been in operation, and the union
has given up pretensions 20 governing
some OF the sports which at one time il
included in its schedule. but never had
ANYTHING TO do with. Still. IL is not
averse 20 adding a new sport, but the
principle is now different one. "A de-
sire 10 be something big actuated the
first managers, and now IL is the de-
sire 10 secure registration fees. This
money making is not In itself bad
idea, as without funds the union cam
not do any good. and as long as those
who have to pay are content TO do SO ii
IS not for others to object.
All who take part in amateur sports
not governed by somebody specially in
trusted with it's control must now pay
tribute 20 the A. =. L.. and the ath-
letes called upon to get their certlfi-
Gates last year at cost OF 81 each had
10 renew them this year. No opposition
could be forthcoming against this initial
step because all the athletes were mem
bers of clubs which belonged TO the
union. only in California was there
any opposition manifested beyond that
OF the individual reluctant To part with
his hard earned dollar.
The next step Of the union was a moro
direct assumption of power in the con-
troll Of basket ball. which has this sea
son advanced so rapidly i'm popularity
with athletes. DIR. Gulick of Spring
field Is an enthusiast regarding the
game and being n member of the union
committee was desirous of getting bet
ter recognition for IL than II enjoyed az
a Y. NJ. c. a. sport. The leaders also
saw possibilities in the control that
warranted the move being made The
result vas a recent announcement that
all basket ball players must be regis
tered and sanctions obtained for games
I'm The usual way Naturally this has
met With sIeat upp0sitiDn. aud the list
~ hiachli-ted clubs and players is al
ready long Gle and Increasing weekly.
In Philadelphia the opposition has as
sumed such formidable dimensions and
the clubs tbsre are SO many thai the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-12
Bic Handball Match

william Carney and James Fitzgerald
nc To play for the handball champions
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-12
Although Tom Burns viii transfer his

base OF operations from Springfield 10
Chicago. he will keep q fatherly eye on
his old love and help out in yhatever
way M can In case OF need.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-12

they can find engagements. While as
serting that summer baseball players
are Co be refused registration the union
H. careful To- make no mention Of the
Summer athletic club member and the
ollie Nhi,h have pat - stop to the
baseball business should take up this
abuse ~ amateurism ard put stop To
U hat the Amateur Athletic union ought
L. but will not suppress.
JAMES WATSON.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-12

some fees and the possible ruling out OF
dangerous rival Co some athletic club
membe.
The latest move is ON the line of base
bali. and such amateur clubs az are
called upon viii have 10 walk up Co The
Captain's Oftce ANA settle for the regis
ttatiou 81 their members and dates 90
games. The promoters ~ this latest
idea willingly acknowledge that Ia IL
not meant To- appiN To- all amateur clubs
, 1898-08-10

Is one Of he up-to-date slang express
sions. This refers to railroads as well
as other things. There are other rail-
roads, we will admit, but there are nc
others having Electric Lighted trains
between the Missouri river and Chi
cago. The Chicago, Milwaukee and st.
Paul railway leads in all things. Elec-
trio Lighted, Steam Heated. vestibuled
trains running owe a stone b~allasted
steel rail track give you a service
equalled by no other line. Through
Sleepers from Denver to Chicago.
Through Tourist Cars from San Fran
to Chicago. We are the short line
between Omaha and Chicago. Why not
get the best at the same price you pay
for an inferior article. Try our line
once and you will use no other. For
time tables, maps, ETC., call on or ad-
dress,
L. L. DOWNING.
Commercial Agent.
PIP S. West Temple St,
Salt Lake City, Utah.
, 1898-08-10
The Lake Captain.

The lake captain has no knowledge of
the science OF navigation. Never is he
out of sight of land for any length of
time. AID he must know his route al
most as a river pilot knows the stream
he sails. In truth, SO far as following
his course goes, the lake captain is a
pilot rather than a His steer
ing is by compass and the shore line.
Never does he watch for the sun in Or
der to ascertain his position by an OBJ
servation. He depends in a large meas
ure upon landmarks i'll finding his way,
and when they are hidden by fog Or a
SNOW sQuall he must make the best
guess he can.
He has always at least one port to
make in a day and sometimes two or
three. No pilot meets him off a harbor
to share his responsibility and steer his
vessel in. He must not only keep tho
deck during storms and when entering
and leaving port, but also during fogs
and when the dense smoke from the for
est fires of autumn lies on the water. III
harbor and at sea the lake captains
duties are many and his hours of labor
long.-Allan Hendricks in North Amer.
lean Review.
, 1898-08-10
QUAINT CURACAO.
For a Hundred Yeas an Asylum For Pc.
IiticaI Fugitivcs and Exilcs.

litical Fugitivcs and ESilcs.
Curacao is Il Dutch colony and the
G%uaiutCSt little island i'll the world. 1t
is not bigger than the District of Column
bln, but has about 10, 600 inhabitants
and has played an important part in
the history Of America. 1t has belonged
at different times to England, Spain
and Holland, and its coy iarbor has
been the scene Of many Il bloody battle
betw cen the navics of the old world as
well as between the pirates and buc-
cancers that infested the Caribbean sea
for two centuries. 1t has been for 100
years and still is an asylum for political
fugitivcs. ana many of the revolutions
that rack and wreck the republics on
the Spanish main are hatChed Ill der the
shelter of the p]rctcntious but harmless
fortresses that guard its port. Bolivar,
Santa Anna and many other famous
men in Spanish American history have
lived there i'll eXilo, and until recently
there was Al imposing castle upon one
of the hills called Bolivar's tower.
There the founder of five republics lived
in bani shmcnt for several years and
waited for rescue.
The houses are built in the Dutch
style, exactly like those in Holland.
The streets are so narrow that the pcO-
| pie can almost shake hands through
their windows with the neighbors across
the way, and the walls are as thick rs
would be needed for n fortress. The
Dutch governor lives in a solemn look
ing old mansion fronting the shattegat,
or lagoon, that forms the harbor, guard
ed by a company of stupid looking SOL
diers with a few old fashioned mo
The entire island is of phosphatcs,
and the government receives Il revenue
Of $500, 600 from companies that ship
then. away. There is not Il spring or a
well or any fresh water, and the inhab-
itants are entirely dependent upon rain
water for existence or upon supplies
brought il barrels by schooners from
the Venezuelan coast, 90 miles away, or
upon distilled sea water. AS sometimes
it doesn't rain for a year or two the
natural supply is often exhausted, and
a glass of imported water is worth as
much as the sarus amount of wine or
beer.
Curacao gives its name to celebrated
liquor that was formerly manufactured
from the peel of a peculiar species of
orange growing there, but most of the
fruit trees have been destroyed by the
d%roughts, and the supply now comes
from other of the West Indian islands.
The inhabitants are mostly negroes. \
few rich merchants, representing all
~nationalities, are said to have made
their money by smuggling. 1t is Il free
port. No duties of any sort are charged,
and as the amount of merchandise inn
ported annually is about 20 times as
much as the inhabitants can consume
and the harbor is constantly filled with
little schooners that seem to be always
loading and unloading there is good
ground for the belief that contraband
trade with the main coast is still going
on.--Chicago Record.
, 1898-08-10

The Blight of Free Trade-The
Blessing of Protection" is the title OF
a document just issued by the Ameri.
can Protective Tariff league. This
document clearly demonstrates the eff
feet of the system of free trade under
the Wilson tariff, and Of protection un.
der the Dingley tariff. 1t is based or
trial census. and should be in the hands
of every voter. Seven copies to any
address for six cents. Address w. F
Wakeman, General Secretary, No. 1876
West 23d Street, New York.
, 1898-08-10
CIVIL SERVICE,

The United States civil service com
mission announces that an eXamina.
ton will be held for the postal service
in this city on some date between De-
tober | and Is, 1898. All persons whC
desire to be examined should apply &c
the secretary of the board of eXamin-
eTs at the p~ostofiice. Laramie, Wyo.
for application blanks, and full inform
alton relative to the scope of the ex,
animation. Applications on form 1Ol
must be filed in complete form with
the secretary of the board prior to the
hour of closing business on September
|; otherwise. the applicants cannot be
examined. Soon after filing applica.
tions applicants will be notified as tc
the exact date of examination.
c. w. SPALDING.
Secretary.
, 1898-08-10

Curious little fans are made from the
pectoral fins of the fish known as the
sea robin. The sea robin is not a very
large fish, but its pectoral fins are large
in proportion to its size, and in nature
they suggest fans from the manner in
which the fish opens and closes them.
The pectoral fins of the smaller sea rob
i'll are marked with brown, those of
the larger fishes with Maroon, beauti-
fully shaded. The fins have many rays
or ribs.
In making q fen the fin is first
stretched cut on a board to dry. A large
fin will make Il fan a5uuG six inches in
breadth. Tho rays spread out in it, as
the split bamboo strips do in n japanese
fan, except that the rays are tapering,
ind they are much slenderer and more
delicate.
When the fin is dry, it is mounted rs
a fan, and waCn it has been thus com.
pleted it is dipped in varnish. The var
nish not only brings out the colors, but
1t serves also as n preservative. Thus
treated the fan will last for years.
New York Sun.
, 1898-08-10

It has come to light why the demo-
cratic platform was shorn Of its cal
jimmy, libel, abuse and vituperation.
Before publication it was Of course
necessary to send 1t to Tom Patterson
for revision and that talented legal
light, understanding the laws of libel,
promptly suppressed a large share of it,
libel suits. When a political party is
driven to such lengths that the Denver
News will refuse to publish its rotten
enu~nciations, what room is left in its
ranks for decent people?
, 1898-08-10

a young German sculptor, Max
Kruser-Lietzeburg, has lately made a
bust of Nietzsche, in which he obliter-
ated, however, all the lines indicating
the insane philosophers present con-
dition. Nietzsche, though incurable, is
in a state apparently free from suffer-
ing. He has an occasional lucid mo-
ment. in which he communicates with
his sister. who nurses him.
, 1898-08-10

John Charles Thompson curbs his
believe that DR.. A. A. is a real, genuine
martyr to principle. Less than six
weeks ago the doctor made the stale
ment that he anticipated THE nominal
ton for either governor or congress-
"a The only reason why he did not
accept the nomination for superintend-
ent, II there al no string to it, lay in
the fact that he was ruffled over losing
the greater plum. AS bitter as the pill
is, John Charles must now fight it out.
, 1898-08-10

The Boomerang notes with consider
able eclat the TACT that a minister OF
the gospel took part in the proceedings
OF the democratic convention. 1t was
indeed q strange and startling thing for
q minister to do, and the only way in
which It can be accounted for is that
the reverend gentleman, having already
Axed matters for the future, desired to
enjoy a little hell on earth by joining
the democratic party.
, 1898-08-10
STATE PRESS

Where's the Rip-Roaring PLATFORM
Before the Casper convention we
heard a great deal about the rip-roar-
ing platform that was being prepared
by certain democrats and which was to
everIastinsly sqneich the republican
party. Since the convention "a have
looked in the democratic papers IN vain
for the stem-windtng resolutions.
Were they suppressed or are tley in a
repair shop undergoing alteration and
amendment? We understand that the
resolution endorsing Osborne for the
senate was squelched, but what became
of the other resolutions? If they were
passed. the democratic press ought not
to ignore them. 1t looks as if the con-
vention did something it was ashamed
Of. besides nominating a weak ticket
Suu-Lcader.
, 1898-08-10

The HOwling HOBBS
Although Senator c. D. Clark's re,
cepti1n was but a spontaneous outburst
of enthusiasm and royal welcome, and
in no way identified with any class,
clique, cAbal. syndicate or cOmbina>
ton, a few old mossbacks residing in
this bailiwick are sore so sore,-be>
cause the senator was accorded with
warmth from the heart and the right
hand of fellowship with the exception
of the old croakers named, whose mum
hers can easily be counted on the tips
Of ones fingers, as an earnest express
sion of their appreciation of his tire
less work in congress in behalf of his
constituents, and the air treatment he
has shown all who requested favorS
at his disposal, regardless of race
previous servitUle or political belief
Not only was this reception mentioned
n fitting recognition of his ability, but
they desired to attest their appreciation
Of a United States senator from theil
own town. neither puffed up with prid;
nor ready to burst with pOmposity ant
pgCtism: n who is as kind and soci
able with those in the humblest walks
Of life as with a president, king. emper
or, ear or plepotentionary e]Xtraordi,
nary This fact. so patent to all
nrnm ntpJ thn pp,l naDp1n nf Nv, , ~ ~,
, 1898-08-10
OMAHA-CHICAGO SHORT LINE.

The magnificent Limited" train OF the
chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul rail,
way leaves the Union Pacific depot al
Omaha daily at 5:45 p. m, arriving IL
chicago at Sis the next morning. Eu.
ire train lighted by electricity and
ieated by steam. Ask for ticket via the
Milwaukee Route"
F. A. NASH,
General Western Agent,
1904 Farnam St.. Omaha
, 1898-08-10
THERE is HOPE.

For two or three years The Republi-
tan has been endeavoring in an earn
est way to bring the Colorado fish COM
mission to a realizing sense of their
duty in the matter of stocking the
streams in the northern part of the
Centennial state. Up to date they have
not spent one cent in stocking The Big
Laramie and Month Platte and th.i:
tributaries, leaving the entire burden
Of the important work to the people Of
Wyoming. This, too. in spite of be
fact that hundreds Of Colorado fisher
men come annually to enjoy he sport
Afforded. Recently the Denver Even
ing Post contained an article giving a
de1ailed account Of a successful trip
made by Jack Cooper and Charles
Whitman, expert Colorado anglers, 20
the North Platte. 1t was stated in the
article that they captured twenty-one
trout that weighed an aggregate ofmora
than 12O pounds; and they had the fish
in the Denver market to back up their
talk, Since that time the North park
stage, which leaves Laramie daily,
has taken out many people who are de-
termined that they will have some Of
that same sport. Without a blush, they
come hundreds of miles and take the
fish purchased by Wyoming and I'M
til recently have not even advocated
an appropriation by their own state
for the purpose Of aiding in the work
Of stocking the streams.
There IL now some hope that the
Colorado commission may be induced
to aid in the splendid work so we'll be-
gun by Wyoming. Recently The Re-
publican had an article on the subject
which was copied with evident approval
by a Denver sporting paper, and rot
long since one of the proprietors Of a
leading Denver daily stated that he
would take the matter up with the
Colorado Commissioner and see If some
thing could not be done for LarimeT
county, and particularly for those
streams which flow into the Big Lara
mte and the North Platte. Mr.. Joseph
Smith, the proprietor Of the Gleneyre
summer resort, has also interested him.
self in the matter and is now circulat,
ing a petition among the residents OF
that section and others, urging upon
the Colombo commission the necessity
of doing something for the streams
which dow north.
, 1898-08-10

You cannot AFFORD to be without the
Jews when you can secure the best pa
rer for only so cents per month. Send
in your name to The Republican.
, 1898-08-10
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1898.

The democrats still show evidences
OF regret that they failed to elect a IN.
tied States senator in 1898. In their
platform they demand that candidates
for legislative honors pledge themselves
to stand by the decisiins of the party
caucus. Will Nat Baker agree to this ?
, 1898-08-10
What You Want to Know
When You Want to Know It
EXPLANATION OF MARGINAL INDEX.

The ingenuity of the device deserves special explanation for it's a patent system Of fin
lies in a nusheu. These wonderful pates compiled by experts and absolutely up to date aea
counterpart the worlds pWich apFeaHnceS exist at this moment The maps are
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on the ours sides of very map is dNidd into equ-dEtmt spaces designated upnt sides by let
tiers at top md boHom by numerals. If Hnesw we're projected from these marginal points, small
sqursw would be formed ~ heir intersection. then margin of each page appears classified list
of all the principal divisions cities and towns inscribed upon thtp special nap where they are
alphabetically and aoordngt to tGrc ommechlim Importance and prominence sc entsof
, 1898-08-10

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