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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-21
FORTY PER CENT. A MONTH
Brown Borrowed So in '05 and
Has Since Paid Back $64.0O.

One of the most remarkable suits re-
Gently brought In Chatham county is
now pending before Justice j. r..
Saussy, Jr., of the Fourth militia dis
trict, says the Savannah News. 1t is a
suit for usury. the case being one where
negro borrowed S6.06 from a loan
broker in 1895, and has since paid him
SS4.99, and the broker still claims u
balance due OF $40.
The way in which this state Of affairs
is brought about Is a remarkable one,
and yet simple. 1t Is done by charging
4G per cent. per month interest,or there
abouts.
James Brown borrowed s6.06 from IL.
l.. Drake a. Co., In 1895. AS a matter of
fact, however, he received only S.
the $1.06 being charged for drawing up
the papers and negotiating the loan.
II was charged up against the negro,
however, with the original amount bor-
rowed.
Since he borrowed the money Brown
has paid TO the concern sS4.99, in
amounts ranging from 80 cents to 81,
and he has every receipt given him for
these payments. Brown got tired OF
paying in his money so regularly and
IL looked as IL there would never be an
end to the thing. This set him to think
ing and he finally learned that there
was such thing In Georgia as a law
against uspry.
The Georgia law against usury, how
ever, permits the party aggrieved to
bring suit only within a year from the
time the usury was charged and col
lected.. Brown, therefore, can sue only
for the interest he has paid in during
the last year. He got all OF his receipts
together and a statement of the account
was made, showing that he had paid
$3.50 usurious interest within the last
year and that is the amount he is now
suing for.
1t is stated upon good authority that
twenty-six suits have recently been
filed against this money brokerage con-
cern. and they have settled every one
OF them rather than let them go through
the courts. When the time comes for
the payment OF the interest the igno-
rant borrower shuffies around and
manages TO get IL. for IL he does not
the corner money broker levies on his
little goods and chattels through some
Justice court. and that is the end OF
him, as a usual thing.
IL appears, however that some OF
the ignorant class are becoming en-
iightened on the subject. and the
chances are that the 40 per cent. a
month money broker will not have SO
easy a road to travel after awhile
Suits for usury are becoming more
frequent, and they will no doubt con-
tinue 10 increase as the small borrower
becomes acquainted with his rights.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-21
Victory For Vegctarians.

Vegetarians came out ahead in re-
cent 1000 kilometre ga miles) walking
match at Berlin with time limit OF
eighteen hours. out or twenty-five
competitors, eight of them vegetarians,
only six. all vegetarians cover
ed the distance I'm the time speci-
flied. the winner finishing i'm fourteen
hours and a quarter. The other two
vegetarians lost their way and walked
FIVE miles extra, but came in next, fol-
lowed after an hours interval by the
only meat eater that completed the
course. The others all dropped out
before covering half the distance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-21
COMPARTMENTS AND SPEED.

+, Since the disaster to La Bourgogne
there has been considerable discussion of
the matter OF protection to ships from
! disaster by collision.th practicabiiity of
J. water tight compartments and the mat
ter OF speed during the thick weather.
Even the war news has not altogether
crowded out this discussion which in
yariably follows every marine disaster
where big ship is the victim.
The apparent fact that, as in the case
OF La Bourgogne. 1t is often the biggest
and presumably best protected ship
that suffers the most from the blow
lends force to the opinion that ships
could be built in a way to offer far
more security than the emergency dis
rioses. Like La Bourgogne the Elbe
was sunk by comparatively small
vessel that the liner could have crowd
I'd under the water had she struck her
rightly. One thing seems very plain
and that Is that as usually constructed
the ship that is struck on the side is
likely to 20 down while the ship that
strikes bow on will. ordinarily. continue
10 float. A notable exception to this
usual result was the sinking of the
British steamer that struck the U. s.
cruiser Columbia on the quarter maxi
Ing q terrific cash and tearing off her
,own bow through which the water
rushed siH1xing her. But the Colum-
bia was exceptionally built to resist
such ramming from anything but an
equally heavy war ship and. besides,
bow work OF the merchantmen, broken
on in the war ships torn side, partly
stopped the hole. 80
The collision bulkhead of the modern
liner is pretty sure to save her from
sinking when she strikes bow on and
II would seem that the marine archi-
tects could devise some scheme for
making the ships less vulnerable to a
blow on the beam since In only rare
cases do ships come together. like rail-
road trains. head on.
A good deal has been said about the
speed at which La Bourgogne was be-
ins rushed through the fog but this has
only remote bearing on the disaster
since IL is fairly well demonstrated
theory that speed is measure of safe
ty In collision except for the other
boat. Had the conditions been re-
versed OF Sable Island and La Bour-
Ecgne rammed the English ship the lat
ter would have been cut in two and by
very reason OF her higher speed the
liner would have suffered little injury.
II IL nerciiess idea but none the less
obviously measure of safety to main
tain high speed I'm a fog, or whenever
sudden collision may be possible since
the ship OF lesser speed is bound TO get
the worst OF the blow. other things be-
Ing equal
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-21
Soldiers Relief Association.

The Rhode Island sanitary and Relief As.
sociation ask generous public for contribu
tions Of money 10 enable them to carry on
their work OF relieving sick and wounded
soldiers aud sailors, by sending clothing,
medicines and stores that the government
does not supply.
All contributions sent 10 the Daily News
Will be Acknowledged In that paper.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-21

Yankee thrift knows no distinction OF
race. color or previous condition be-
tween bidders, and so Spanish trans
atlantic company gets the contract for
carrying the Spanish army home.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-21

Virginia democrats have nominated
the Hon. Cloudy Swanson for congress.
There is understood to be a silver lin
ing 20 Cloudy
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-21

Zola in prison may be expected TO
initiate that eminent Rhode Island lit
terateur who wrote an absorbing ac-
count Of his reflections in Ludlow street
Jail.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-21

We do not credit the rumor that
Prexy Andrews is going TO run the pub
lie schools OF Chicago on the corre-
spondence plan.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-21

BY the way. what has become OF Ad-
miral SIMPSONS ofiicial report OF the
destruction OF cervera's feet?
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-21

There appears TO exist some differ
ence of opinion as 10 whether Il was
Capt. Evans swearing or Capt. Philips
praying that won the battle of San
tiago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-21

with the prospect OF a court martial
when he goes back to Spain. Gen. TO-
raj probably envies Admiral cervera in
his enjoyment Of the luxury OF being a
prisoner OF war.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-21

AGENrs-ro sell the greatest OF all pic.
tures; sales over 10000 daily; "Remember
photographs OF each and all of the 2e0 heroes
who were lost ON the Maine by Spanish ex-
piosion,. Havana Harbor. ON heavy mat
santiago Battle, showing aecurufely the
OF the irroes, ON inat board, ifxls, fb per 100.
son, on llxl4 heavy card, in colors, e2.00 per
hundred. Groups of Hobson and his crew,
Mckinley, Niles, shafter, Dewey, sanpsou.
sohley, Evans, IIobson, siesbce, on lixU
cerd, in colors, $3.50 per hundred. Battle OF
$3.50 per hundred. Samples, Ioc each. Cata'
logue for stamps. Henry Myers, l402 Broad.
way, n. \. j6.tf
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-21
DEATH NOTICES.

BoyLE-In Clyde, 10th inst, Mary, wife OF
Michael Boyle.
CnADsEy--In Brooklyn, n. V. suddenly, of
apopiexy, 18th inst, Francis Wayland
Ibadsey, the Youngest son OF the late
Henry u. and Almira W. Chadsoy of
Wexford, r. 4.
GLyNN-In this oity, 20th inst, Cornelius
slynn, son OF John ana Mary Giynn, aged
"a years.
k1NG-Ip this city, goth inst. Raymond, son
of 9eoree and Annie King, aged year
and II days.
LovECRAfT-In this city, the 10Th inst,
winfield :. Loyetfaft, aged a years.
swEET-In this city, on the 10th inst, George
sweet aged 81 Years.
1is s;s ); years. .sss'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-21

The old guard at Santiago "capitu-
lates." but never surrenders.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-21

On board the monitor Ajax our Rhode
SsIan6 naval reserves are OF course pre-
rsrsd = dsly The ushtnins.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-21
are going to substitute electric for horse
cars over there.

Spain will have TO sue for peace
pretty soon II she wants TO save the
pieces.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-21

Observes our perverted contemporary
the woonsocket Call: ''Dr. Andrews
will go to Chicago. His exile is due to
New England narrowness."
Rot! DIR. Andrews is no exile. He
goes to bigger place Offering bigger
salary, just as the editor of the Call or
any other Yankee would do that had
the chance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-21
OfficiaI
Advertising.

This newspaper pubIIshss
QmeIsI AdysrtIslrg Of the
cOvERnMENt es the UNITED
sfATeS. ef the STATE or
, RHODE ISLAND. end Several
TOWNS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-21

WANTED-Agents To work from wagon
CO., 96 SNOW 81. jl56t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-21
AI.0 FOR lac

Watch cleaned, 75c.; main spring, 75c, /;
price on other work in proportion; done
BY the most skilled workmen on earth, At
HOSMERS, corner Westminster and Frank.
lin and 72 North Main streets. ol5 II
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-21
SIX OF THE FINEsT

Have your watch and clock repniring done
at HOSMER'S by skilled workiiien az one.
half the price others ask. Westminster and
Franklin and Ts North Main streets ol5 tf
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-21
PERSONAL.

WANTED-Case OF bad health that R.I.P,A.
Ms will not benefit sepd cents to Ripans
uhemiesi Co, New York, for 10 samples and
ioVo otesumoniais. jl2ly
DIVORCES quietly aud legally obtained
Tor eight oausee. DOLMAN A BUETTNER.
Attorneys at Law. Established Is years.
Philadelphia. a2O II :
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-21
HeIp Wanted.

wANTED - Photographer cail ut i7s5
Westminster street, iyls6t'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-21
HELP wANTED-FEMALE.

WANTED-Girls TO work on ladies' wrap.
pers; those having had experience on power
imachipes "a preferred. Wduire OF Mus. GOssE,
80 Fine street, Hartwell a Richards Co,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-21
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

YOUR CLOCK is OUT OF ORDER
Drop us line; we will call for and deliver
IT in perfect order, cheaper and better than
any one else. HOSMER, Westminster and
Franklin streets and ~ o.Main st. aull II
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-27
LAST STEAMER
FROM HAVANA.
Ward Liner Saratoga Leaves Havana
Directed With Curses anc Abuse
by the Spanish.

NEW YORK, April &.--Tba ward liner
Saratoga, Capt Johnson. arrived today
from Havana with 2il passengers and
full cargo OF cigar, sugar. etc, and about
81, go. 600 in specie. The Saratoga sailed
from New York April IA with cargo OF
supplies Tor Havana, where she arrived
on the 18th inst. and was received by the
people with cheers. The fort at MORO
rejoicing prevailed
The people ran wild abou. the streets
and troops were seen marching and coun-
termarching on all sides.
When the steamer hae discharged her
cargo. the agents were overwhelmed with
applications for passage and the ships
steward was obliged to go ashore and pur-
chase supplies for the passengers who en-
barked-
The Saratoga sailed about $50 a. m. on
the ed At this time the sentiment OF the
people was displayed In a different man
ner. They lined the shores of the narrow
channel in dense crowds. jeering and boot
ing. cursing and hurting obscene epthets
az the steamer ard her passengers.
While passing down the channel three
guns were fred from each side OF the err
trance and a red flag was hoisted on MORO
castle. The captain and crew OF the Sara
toga were IN dread OF the forts. and feared
detention. but keeping close to - German
steamer. also bound ont, they succeeded In
getting away safely ard found that the
alarm was occasione1 by the appearance
on the harbor of the United States block
aiding fleet. The Saratoga proceeded with
out moIestation.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-27

First Glass Given Their Diplomas
Without Examination

HIGHLAND FALLS. y. Y. April as-
WeSs Point at o'clock today graduated
ne class Of lsS. The stern requirements
OF the service permitted nothing but short
ceremonies. The delivery Of the diplomas
was made by Cot H. o Ernst. super
sntcndent OF he academy. and the address
30 the class by col. l.. s M.tchie. pro-
lessor of natural and exper mental philos-
ophy This Is the first time since lS6l
that any class has been graduated before
the' end of the academic year. There was
no'le Of the many peasant FAILURES which
usually attend the graduating class. but
there were tfty-fve happy young men.
The examination usually held in June
viii probably TO. bs held until later. As II
may become necessary % graduate the
second class ss0n. II this becomes nsees-
sary. that examination and graduation wF'r
not take place before July or August
Most Of the Rev Officers viii he assigned
20 the two new artillery regiments and
The rest divided among the volunteers.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-27
NOTICE OF WAR ISSUED.
All Friendly Governments Informed
That They May Enforce Neutrality

WASHINGTON, April 26.-The state de-
psrtment has conveyed notice to all the
powers and nations with which the United
States holds friendly relations OF the dec
iaration or war yesterday by the govern
msnt Of the United States. This Is a
necessary Formally. in order 10 set in mo-
Ton tho neutrality laws in many countries
and 20 stop claims for damages on thu
part OF the neutrals for vessels detained
and turned back at blockades. without
due notice. The instructions. which were
sent 10 al the United States legations
abroad directed attention 20 the fact that
the war has existed since April y. when
the Spanish government broke of djp,o-
matte relations In order To avoid accepting
tire ultimatum at the hands Of Minister
Woodford.
The tex, of the instructions is as fol-
lows:
Department OF State. April Is. fS.s-a
! proved April 20 directed iu,4ryen-
ton fer the pacification and indie
Pf s sns,,.S Of he is;and OF Cuba
formed our minister at Madrid that h.
considered this resolution equivalent Ia a
declaration OF war and that it had ac-
cordiAgty Withdrawn It's minister from
Washington and terminated ain dinlor,atsc
relations Congress has therefore. bv an
act approved today. declared tina; = state
OF war exists between the tao countries
r.
form The government 10 which Won ar. ae
cr~dited. so that its neutrality may be as
sursd in the existing war.
SHERMAN"
Responses have already begun 70 eow T.
First among all ueutrais to take cnsni-
zance OF the situation, and of the exIs.afca
OF 81 state ~. war are the British colonies
IL may not be OF particular Sfrrfe-an~a
YET II goes in measure to supper. the
. contention OF this government that war
actually existed before the declaration by
congress yesterday. that the British c,I
onies IN cases have acted and made rhstr
Droclzmatlons of neutrality in advance
OF action by congress. Thus il happens
that the British government OF the Straits
Settlement Of Singapore issued che procla-
nation yesterday afternoon. The news
was contained IN the following cablesram
TO The state department. from United
States Consul Pratt AZ Singapore:
Secretary Of State. Washington: Neu-
trai}sy proclaimed here today"
This dispatch was received here a: ga
,. N. yesterday indicating that the s rats
government had passed its declaration.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-27
BLANCO SENDS A
GRANDOISE DISPATCH.
Alleges That the Spanis Gunhoat Nj
agera Repc1led Five American
Vessels From Cardeuns

MADRID. April IS y. MIN the SEN
ate Marshal Count Chasiec euiogfxed the
army IN Cuba and recalled his experience
fnfty-five wears ago. when. as captain gem
erai OF Cnbs. he ordered the forts TO fire
on the Anglo-American fleet. which was
obliged to retire. He said he hoped Gen
Blaneo would fuinli his promise to co,ue
through the conflict dead or victorious
Senior Puigceiver. the minister of finance.
replied that the government had great con-
fidence In the army and navy.
a senator questioned the government rc-
speeding the reported sailing of the Amer
can squadron for Manila and ahked il the
former rebel chiefs of the Philippines. not
ably Chief Aguinaido. were on board the
American warships.
Sencr Norss. secretary Of the colonies.
replied thar there vas no Official informa-
ton on the subject and that the govern
ment discredited the report regarding
Aguinaldo.
Gen. Rianco cahled that the situation Is
unchanged. His dispatch adds:
This tTuesday) evening a division OF
i've American vessels approached Mari
anao. The Spanish ganhoat Niagara re-
pulsed three des;royers, which entered the
port of carienas. and compelled them 10
retreat. / believe the Americans viii not
dare 10 dis, mhaTk in Cuba
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-27
NEUTRALITY IS PROCLAIMED.
Great Britain Takes Prompt Action,
After Receiving Onicial Notice.


LONDON. April 2s-An extraordinary
issue of the London Gazette this morn
ing contained the customary royal proc
iama;ion OF neutrality, defining the atti-
tide of British officials and British sub
jects during the war between Spain and
the United States. 1t Is identical with the
proclamation issued at the time of the
Chinese-Japansse war. The instructions
of the foreign office 10 the admiralty and
the colonial authorities, regulating the
besligerents' use of British ports, is dated
April % and gives the beiiigerents twenty
four hours 10 leave.
This accounts for the departure of the
United States squadron from Hongkong
and the orders given TO the Spanish tor
pedo boat Audaz to leave Queenstown.
: The proclamation Ills four pages OF the
Gazette and beYfns:
Victoria R.-zWhereas, We arr happily
at peace with all soyereigns, powers and
states: ard,
Whereas. state OF war unharpl, ex-
lists between his majesty the king of Spain,
and in his name and during his minority
between her majesty, the queen regent
of the king. and the United States OF
America. and between the respective sub
jects, citizens and others .nhabiting within
the countries. territories or domains" etc.
Some of the newspapers here assert that
the rule in regard to coal being contrahand
II new, Dut II IS IDENTICAL Win LORD Ssran-
v.ie's proclamation of 1s10. at the time O:
the outbreak of the Frauco-Prussian war,
and identical with the proclamation at
the commencement of hostIlities between
China and Japan. prohibiting supplies be-
ing furnished TO belligerent ships except
provisions and coal sufficient TO carry a
vessel to the nearest port OF her own coun-
try, no coal 20 be again supplied to the
same ship without special permission
within three months of the time she had
previously been supplied.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-27

10 secure an immediate vote In the housa
As agreed OH. the bill. AbcnE other
things. confirms the ieo-acre purchases az
] land for cannery aud other nurposaa.
under the act OF 1891. reduces the home-
steaas 10 sixty acres: creates q
commission to settle the North
Atlantic fishery question:: authorizes
purchases Of eighty acres for future trad.
ing. canning and other uses: reserves shore
Hines OF streams. hays ana the ocean evesy
alternate eighty rods: provides for Wagon
ways tramways and aerial tramwayo In
addition TO railroads: ratifies and Approves
surveys and construction heretofore com
menced: gives forty acres for railway ter.
minal and Junction points at tlG Per acre:
authorizes the president to create addi.
tiona hand Offices and land districts ana re-.
serves the Annette rribiioft Islands ana
the Islands occupied for propagation Of
foxes.
The homestead clause extends 10 the
district Of Alaska under interior depayt.
ment regulations this homestead land Lawn
OF the United States and incidental rights.
including that to surveyed or unsurveye0
lands under the laws relating to the ac-
QUESTION OF tile through soldiers add.
iional homestead rights.
Section is IN amended 30 as to accord 10
natve-born citizens Of Canada In Alnska
the same mining rights and privileges 40
corded 10 citizens OF the United States in
British Columbia and the Northwest ter
ritory. but no greater rights than United
States itixens or those declaring Their IN.
tention 20 become such may enjoy In
Alaska.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-27
AAAA1 a1eNssisaa.s ss'Sss.salSsAsa

ssnss Of patriotism and high professional
spirit hat prompted the request. he must
ask tia, II be withdrawn. This vas due
10 tho f,ct that Commodore BradfoFds
services at the head Of the equipment ba-
reau we're more valuable than they could
be a; the front.
Among the orders Issued today was one
directing Capt A. T.. Mahan. the author
and world-reaownei authority on naval
tactics. 10 report for duty al the navy de-
partment. Cap. Mahan IS retired Of
iicer ard vii be assigned TO = position on
ne strategic board.
Probably he viii replace Admiral Wal
ler, for whom the president ard Secretary
Long cherish the highest regard for his
professional ability. and who. is 10 be as
egned 10. duty of The highest Importance
Ia the Immediate future.
Upon the recommendation Of Judge Ad-
yocate Lemley. Secretary Long today d.
.ected the rsiease from the naval PRISON
Of twenty EIGHT sailors. The prisoners have
been in confinement for various infrao;ions
OF the military laxs.
II appears that the assignment of Rear
Admiral Erheu. retired. To- relieve COM
uianaer Elmer. In charge OF the mosquito
feet. WAS caused by the ill-health Of Com
mander Elmer. More than = dozan- re-
tired officers were called into the service
by Secretary Long today,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-27

Cleveland Plain Deaier

The position OF the president at thie
time Il difficult and trying. and 10 in that
or congress. II must not be forgotten
mat the responsibility Is not borne alone
BY either the executive or legislative
branch OF the government. and IL Is neither
fair nor wise 10 unreservedly commend the
one and criticize the other So far, with
the exception OF an individual break here
and there on either side. there have been
IN this crisis no Democrats, no Repub-
fcans. no Populis;s. but all patriots" ard
We hope that II the emergency continues
this viii continue to be- this case and that
We shall all move in, solid phalanx" In
support of the government.