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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-17

Samoa has its politics and although
the folks out there are midely barbaric
their politics seem TO be about as bad
as they often are in more civilized
parts. The recent trouble out there is
due to a dispute between candidates FOR
the Kingship. Under the treaty made
between the three big nations that are
managing Samoa, the Supreme Court
OF the islands is empowered 10 set
tie election disputes and after much
study the court decided that Maleota,
son OF the late King. had been duly
elected and was entitled to the throne.
The decision was naturally supported
by the partisans OF Malieota and also
by the American and British consuls,
representing their respective govern
ments. But trouble was feared and 1t
came although 1t did not break out in
the court room when the decision was
read, chiefly, as appears, because the
Judge was cool and calm and besides he
had a goodly shooting iron handy in
case OF any exhibition Of contempt for
his authority. But the German consul
and the skipper OF the German man-o'-
war in Apia harbor objected to the de-
cision and promptly melted revolt.
There was a battle between the forces
OF the King whom the court had decid-
ed was properly elected and his rival
for the throne, Mataafa with the result
that the latter captured the chief city
and their candidate was established by
force in the coverted office. The lootlng
OF the houses OF such natives as had
espoused the cause OF Malieota the
English man-o' war was unable 20 pre-
vent as that would have brought on q
conflict with the Germans who also had
a ship and an international mess OF
troublesome proportions would have
been preciptated. Unfortunately no
Yankee ship was in Apia harbor else
the story might have been different.O Our
consul was without backing. Neverthe-
less the court house which had been
seized, a German setting himself up as
chief justice. was retaken by sheer
nerve without bringing on a conflict.
That is the situation up to the latest
reports. The Germans have set up a
King against the court decision but the
court Is still doing business and its de-
clsion is justified by the treaty stipu-
lators. Our cruiser Philadelphia is on
her way to Apla and the governments
at Washington, London and Berlin are
wrestling with the diplomatic points
involved.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-17
BY the HUNDRED.
Quite, Adding Daily 10 the LIS, Of lis Regular
Customers.

Tn the remarkable and unprecedented
success which has attended the Manu-
factures outlet Company since it first
opened its doors. the people of Provi-
dence and indeed OF the whole state
have found much TO marvel at. such q
radical departure from old methods had
neyer before been Witnessed, particu-
larly i'm the lire of low prices for high
grade goods. With each succeeding an
nouncement since its advent. the Out
lot has surprised the purchasing class
% yyith prices 50 much below those
charged by the old-line and behind-the-
times concerns as to be little less than
astounding. Those who at first predict
ed the outlet would continue this pol-
lev of low prices for a time only have
proven false prophets, for that policy
il now even more I'm evidence than 10
even was before. and the consequence
is that the outlet is adding daily hun
dredg TO it's already vast list OF rcgu-
lar customers.
Just now Outlet patrons are writing
letters in which they tell what. in their
oplnion. has conduced to the marvel
ots growth OF It's business and IL A.
safe 10 say that not one OF the thou
sand upon thousands of writer's will
fau 20 note the fundamental fact that
unlimited capital, hacked BY brains and
enterprise and tho adoption % up-to-
late business methods have been prime
factors In alding The cutlet 90 uutstrip
al competitors in the competition for
the patronage Of the purchasing public.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-17
TRAITS OF THE MALAY.

The Malay is given a good character
by Surgeon-General Edward Balfour. in
his cyclopaedia of India, published in
1858. Reserve Is a trait Of the Malay
lie is not demonstrative nor fond OF
Joking. lie Is anxious not 10 give Of
His manner II deliberate. and family
relations kindly. Malay children are
usually quiet and obedient. The low
eat class OF the people are praised by
this author FOR simplicity and honesty.
pride and vindictivcness he regards as
the chief Malay faults.-St Louis
Globe Democrat
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-17

THE Philippines, like Cuba and Porto
Rico. were intrusted to our hands by
the war; ana to that great trust, under
the providence of God, and in the name
of human progress and civilization, we
are committed" said the President. ut
is q trust we have not sought; II Is a
trust from which we will not finch"
And then he took UP the argument that
is made by the anti-expansionists, who
insist that the Philippines bear an en-
tirely different relation TO our country
than Cuba and Porto Rico. "our con-
Germ Is not for empire but for the peo-
pie whose interests and destiny have
been put in our hands" The interests
OF the Filipinos are still and always
will be the chief concern OF an honest
administration at Washington and OF
the American people. So far II has been
the sole duty Of the government TO pre-
serve the peace and protect life and
property. "No one can tell today what
is best for them or for us"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-17

tlrely neglected as a factor In that
mighty dispute that is wracking his
country Or IL he did have any part in
II the outside world has heard nothing
about Il ana his influence seems TO have
been nothing. Whether that is because
OF the limitations OF the Office may be
a question but IL is reasonable to slp-
pose that under any circumstances the
head Of the nation would be heard from
at such a crisis. Otherwise President
Faure was a popular fellow who seems
TO have had the good will OF all classes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-17

In Boston yesterday the President
made the kind OF speech that folks
wanted TO hear. He talked about the
Philippines and said more than he had
before permitted himself to say as to
the administrators policy. There was
nothing about his remarks to surprise
the great majority OF his fellow citizens
confident in the integrity and high pur-
pose OF the Executive and who have
not been alarmed or misled by the ra-
wings Of the small band OF antl-expan-
sionists but they were welcome as tho
irst pronunciation the President has
made.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-17

days by the governments Of the United
states, Great Britain and Germany. IL
is a small job. one would say for three
big nations to be engaged I'm together
and likely enough Il would be better FOR
the samoans IL they had but one boss
over them. AS Il is the samoans have
trouble aud the three nations response
BILE for the peace. order and integrity OF
the little group Of earth spots out In the
Pacific are constantly in danger Of
getting into quarrel.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-17

A good deal OF unnecessary anxiety
seems 10 be exhibited both In Germany
and in the United States about the
trade relations between the two coun-
tries. Some figures just prepared by the
Treasury Bureau OF Statistics show
that the supposition that American
trade In Germany or German trade in
America is being disturbed or depress-
ed by existing conditions seems to be
unfounded. Certainly the United States
is giving to Germany a larger percen-
tage of her import trade than ever be-
fore and is selling 10 Germany a larger
percentage OF her exports than ever be-
fore.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-17
AGED Woman Rides a Blc,cs.

Probably the oldest living bloyclst Is
N woman I'm County Essex. England.
aged %. who is an adapt rider ana
whose sprightllress is astonishing.
Most people could enjoy health until
very old age " they TOOK proper pr ~
csutiops 10 prevent disease OF the al
eestiye organs by taking an occasional
dose of Hostetter's stomach Bltters.
Even after dyspepsia. indigestion. bill
ioueness and constipation have secured
a foothoid and become chronic. the
Bittcrs will afford speedy relief.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-17
hon-leakabIe Fountain Pen.

VIII not leak If carried I'm the pocket
point down; Will not drop ink when us
ing. Come in and try one. Trading
stamps for the asking. j. A. FOSTER
CO., Dorrance street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-17

Although affairs IN tho Philippines
command most OF the attention which
the American people are giving to pub
lie affairs just now the news from sa-
nioa r. lacking neither IN cxcitemcn,
nor interest. Samoa is managed these
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-17
The Best Is The Cheapest.

when you can buy Rogers ware ot
CSC for a set of Tea Spoons; s1.3o Tor a
set OF Forks or spoons. sl.oo lor
ISnivos. i. A. FOSTER CO., Dorrance
street. We give trading stamps.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-17

We. the updersignsd agree 10 refund the
money on a my cent bottle OF Creepe's
Warranted syrup ot Tar II ~ fails 70 cure
your cough or cold. We slso guarantee q
twenty.fvs cent bottle 20 prove satisfactory
Or no pay.
Blsndina 4 nisnding. n weyrossc' street
". ~ Rauaing. a. N0Ith Main street.
~. 80 Biaudiuu. - We.tmiusier Sfret
8. ". Fcnnsr. Jf. 80 Westminster StresL
hsy uVn, smith a I0.. "a Exchange Place
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-17

President Faure OF the Republic OF
France is dead. From All accounts he
was very rich and lover Of the good
things that are going. who enjoyed the
distinction OF his high Office 80 long os
its responsibilities ala not get too both.
ersome. The obscuriiy into which the
Dreyfus affair throw him is curious
cnavKh. lis seemed 10 have been en-.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-17

American exports TO Germany In
creased over IL per cent. in the past
six months compared with the corre-
spending six months OF the preceding
year, which OF themselves were phe-
nomenaily large, and the imports from
Germany into the JTAted states IN the
past six months were nearly 25 per cent.
greater than(those OF the corresponding
six months OF last year. The share OF
our import trade given TO Germany has
steadily increased during the past dec
ade. as has also the share which she
takes OF our exports. a decade ago 10
per cent. OF our Imports was taken from
Germany, while now 10 per cent. comes
from that country; a decade ago s per
cent. OF our exports went 90 Germany,
now over IS per cent. goes 90 that coun-
try and in the last half OF the calendar
year 1897 our exports to Germany were
s39. Ga. .i22-nsd i'm the last half OF the
calendar year 1898 were AO,6l5.77O. an
Increase OF nearly % per cent our ex-
ports to Germany In the last half OF
the heavy export year 1897 were S17,-
! i32. .O53 and In the last half of 1898 were
/ SS5. .9Os12O Even in meats and provi-
sious the exports 10 Germany In 1895
show marked gain In nearly an class
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-17
o. N oTWS 80
To-
TRAD|NG Stamp CoLLEcTDRs.

The public hereby notified that William R. Greene
& Co., of Providence, r. H. authorized by
or sell Trading Stamps and that responsible for any
representations made by them concerning stamps and any
person collecting stamps from William r. Greene & Co. takes
them his risk, thcs redemption entirely at
option which will be Used with fairness and due consideration
for sincerity of the stamp collector who may present the
stamps.
We beg the collectors Of Trading Stamps that
entertain much respect for the rcetudc and good
judgment Of the Rhode Island legislature have any fear of
their enacting unjust law the enemies of system of
advertising have recently proposed.
We also beg you of continued purpose to deal
squarely with you IN any
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-04-12
Dartm )uth Glee Club.

The entertainment given in the Opera
House Monday evening by the Dartmouth
college Glee, Mandolin and Guitar Clubs
was pronounced very good by the large
audience present. While the work OF the
Glee club cannot be especially commend
ed, the m ndolin and guitar club performed
excellently. Mr.. O'Sullivan showed that
be is master of the violin, notwithstanding
he was handicapped by poor accompa-
mist, and Mr.. Hoskins as impersonator was
a marked favorite with the audience.
The entertainment Monday night was
the first public appearance of the clubs
since the Christmas vacation. They are
now on the spring vacation trip, going
from, here to Ludlow, Rutland, Glens Falls,
N. Y, Troy, New York City, and Mt,
Holyoke college. The boys were warmly
greeted by the several Dartmouth alumni
in town, and their audience was both ap-
preciative and demonstrative, nearly every
number on the program receiving an en-
core.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-04-12
Death of Fletcher Carruthers.

Fletcher Carruthers, aged so, died at
the home of Mrs. H. E. Anterior on Har-
ris Place in Brattleboro at 20 Monday
evening after severe sickness, of week
or ten days. The cause of his death was
blood poisoning resulting from an abscess
which formed in the lower part Of the right
lung. 1t is thought the abscess must have
been some time in forming, although Mr..
Carruthers considered himself in his usual
health until quite recently. =
Mr.. Carruthers was born in Cocker
mouth, England, December 20, 1916, and
came to this country with his parents when
four years old. He passed his younger
days in Lawrence, Mass, and was married
there 20 years ago last August. From the
age of II until four years ago he was con.
tinuously in the employ Of William A.
Russell, first at Lawrence, then atcFranklir
Falls, and later in Bellows Falls where he
had lived during the last Is years. -Four
years ago he leased the Ross White paper
mill in Brattleboro and has since run the
plant as the Sunset paper mill. =
The deceased leaves widow and two
children, daughter Eleanor, and sor
Edgar, who will continue the business
and brother William, who is postmaster
at Norwich, Conn. He had been promi
nently identified with Emmanuel church
during his entire residence in Bellows Falls
and was vestryman OF ST. Michael's
church in Brattleboro; he was also mem
Der of Beauseant Commandery, tKnigh
Templar, in Brattleboro. The funera
which will be in charge of the Masonic
order will be held at the house at P. NJ
tomorrow, and from Emmanuel church a
l 80 P. NJ, with burial in the Episcopa
yard. 90 pase q7
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-04-12

Take Clevel nd's Lung Healer. rs cts. II
it fails to cue your money viii be retun
ded By Pierce Pharmacy.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-04-12

round hats worn over the face instead ct
rolling back as during the winter are quite
the proper thing. Then, too, many of the
old fashioned Tuscan straws are again in
fashion. In colors, violets and puppies are
more popular than ever, and the new
colors are the Cyrano shades and the diff
ferent tones in yellows. The trimmings
are characterized by large flowers, chiffons
and laces, the Battenberg lace being a
favorite. The wings OF birds are also used
q great deal.
A black walking hat in the window was
much admired by the ladies. This is one
OF the newest things, and is trimmed with
q scarf Of Brussels net with chiffon trim.
ing draped around the hat with ends grace.
fully hanging over the hair. There are
three large ostrich feathers at the side.
Another typical hat OF the season is round
Tuscan braid faced with black chip, draped
around the crown with a heavy roll o
ecru lace over black liberty silk. There
is side trimming of jetted wings while
massed in the back are deep crimson roses
Mrs. Hadley had the pleasure of enter
tanning large number of visitors during
her opening and all seemed well pleased
with her really excellent display.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-04-12
BUSINESS NOTICES.

eFoR RENT-One or two large rooms
with or without board at 70 Atkinson st.
TFor all pension business send to j. E.
Eldredge s. Co., Randolph, Vt. Advice
free.
ITO RENT good tenements (upr er
and lower) on South street, 6 rooms, bath
and wood shed Tor each. Hot ant cold
water a, furnace heat, SIS 90 and 1900.
j. A. Eaton & Co.
z Before the discovery Of One-Minute
Cough Cure, mI"lsters were greatly dis
turbed by coughing congregations. Nc
excuse for it now. Pierce's Pharmacy.
FFoR SALE-One good secondhand God
dard carriage and an end spring top buggy
George R. Cummings, South Acworth
N. H.
"Give me liver regulator and I can reg
ulate the worln," said a g. mis-. The rug
gisthanded him bottle of Low IT. Little
Eary Ris"rs, the famous little pills. A
Pierce's Pharmacy.
Il FARM FOR sALE-Two miles south o
Westminster West, fine location, wood ant
muol to spare, ,xcene sugar orchard
Everything about the tam and building II
good repair. H. ?. DINsMoRE.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-04-12
Town Meeting Tomorrow.

The voters of Rockingham are warned
to meet in special town meeting tomorrow
at 10 A. NJ. to consider the following
article:
To see If the town will vote to instruct
and direct the selectmen to order the cut
ting down and grading OF the hill on Pine
and Center streets lying between Burt Place
and West street in the village of Bellows
Falls to the extent of IL feet at least at
the highest point of the same and to there
after fully comply with the provisions Of
section 1857, 1858 and 1859 of the Yer
mont statutes Of 1894, or any other statute
in relation thereto and provide means
therefor, provided the Bellows Falls and
Saxtons River street railway company will
agree to do said cutting down and grading
free of expense to the town.
As already stated in these columns there
seems to be little reason to doubt that the
desired depth OF cut will be granted pro-
vided the electric road company will stand
the cost but on the question of land dam
ages there is wide difference of opinion.
Some Of these opinions are printed in an
other column. Some good citizens think
the town should pay all damages; other
equally good citizens say No; while yet
others give qualified answers.
The TIMES believes that the voters oil
the town should attend this special town
meeting prepared to hear arguments pro
and con and to act without prejudice and
as good Judgment may direct. We are
decidedly OF the opinion, however, tina,
should the town vote to assist the road II
paying the land damages, the amount
should be fixed, or limit named; that il.
so many hundred dollars voted in lumr
sum, or voted that the town pay damage.
not to exceed a sum named. We believe
that the assuming Of all risk by the town !.
poor policy and will establish an injuriou,
precedent, and as yet we have heard nc
good argument why such vote ought mo-
to be acceptable to the promoters of tbs
road.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-04-12
SHALL THE TOWN PAY DAMAGES.
Opinions Of Well-KnOWn Citizens
The Matter to be Decided To-

opinions OF Well-kn0Wn CltlZenS-
The Matter to be Decided To-
morrow.
Monday afternoon the TIMES sent the
following questions to several OF the citi-
gems, taxpayers and voters in Rocking
ham, for the purpose Of ascertainirg in
some degree the prevailing sentiment
regarding the matter which is to be brought
before the special town meeting to be held
at 10 A. N. tomorrow:
l. Are You in favor of cutting Pine street
at least IL feet at the highest point of the
same, provided the Bellows Falls Saxtons
River Street Railway will pay all cost as pro-
vided for in the call for the special town
meeting to be held Thursday
2. Do you think the Town of Rockingham
should pay all land damages, provided the
electric road company stand the expense OF
the cutting and gradings
Answers, SO tar as received in time for
publication, are given below.
Those answering yes to both questions
are A. F. Winnewisser, W. A. Truax, c.
H. Shepardson, and E. A. Norwood.
Starks Edison says No to both questions.
C. w. Butter6eld and C. K. Labaree say
Yes to the first question, and No to the
second; and Mr.. Butter6eld adds, 81
should be in favor Of paying the road
$1,000 outright, they to pay all land dam
agesa nd costs of cutting and grading"
B. M. Walker says to No. i: 81 am
it would be q great convenience to the
travelling public. A u per cent grade i,
too heavy and unsafe in a slippery time
should want to see some estimates of dam
ages before answering your second inter-
rogatory."
w. Bodine to No. 1: cam in favor
of cutting the street what is necessary for
building the road" To No. 2: "Yes, il
land damages are not excessive"
F. B. Locke to No. L: Yes, if
nothing less will satisfy them" To No. 2:
Yes, but not to exceed $780,, ! think
the road would be beneficial to both Sax
ton. River and Bellows Falls, and hope it
will be built at once"
George H. Rabbit, Jr., to No. L:
Yes, sir, as my understanding is this will
effect the least damage to property abut-
ters.n To No. 2: 81 do not. In ex-
planstion Of my reply to your second qaes-
ton, beg to say that in giving the use Of
the streets to the railway company the
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-04-12
Suilivan-Burke.

James Sullivan, ma chine tender for the
International Paper company, and Miss
Della Burke Of North Hartland were mar
ried in the Catholic church in White River
Junction Yesterday morning. The bride
wore pre- y gown of blue poplin trimmed
with white satin and rearl. Mss Kate
Burke, a sister of the tride, was brides
made, and Eugene Sullivan, brother Of
the groom, best man. After short we'd
ding trip Mr.. and Mrs. Sullivan will make
their home on Centre street. Mrs. S. j.
Cray, who is cou in OF the bride, at.
tended the wedding.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-04-12
Ingram-Punt.

Herbert M. Ingram and Ida F. Punt
were married at he home oil the bride in
North Walpole at high noon yesterday,
Rev. Edward Green OF Exeter N. H., a
brother-in-law OF the bride, performing the
ceremony. The wedding was very quiet
one, the only guests being members of the
brides family. There were several pretty
presents. Mr.. and Mrs. Ingram viii make
their future home at the brides home in
North Walpol,.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-04-12

Keene, N. H., and was the fourth SON Of
the late Daniel Finn Of this place.
As noted in the TIMES recently Major
F. G. Beck of Guiltord is the originator of
"Beck's Proiession,l and Business Gazet-
teer Of Vermont" A week or two ago be
came to Bellows Falls with solicitor, and
left the solicitor to gather the necessary
historical data, and solicit advertising the
young man soon gave up his job and re.
turned to Brattleboro. Major Beck and
Mrs. Beck came up Monday and are stop
ping at the Rockingham hotel, and Mr..
Beck is now looking after business himself
He has secured R. j. Wolfe to assist him
and will do thorough work in Below
Falls.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-04-12
Mrs. Hadley'S Opening,

The last millinery opening of the season
was Mrs. l.. Gates-Hadley's held Monday
and yesterday The large show window
contained a profusion Of flowers, ribbons
and trimmed bats in the Cyrano shades
and was much admired and praised. 49,
Speaking yesterday Of the characteristic
styles Of the season Mira. Hsdlsy said that
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-04-12
UNDERSK|RTS.

The popular underskirts for spring and summer wear
are the Mercerzed Itatias. Colors green, blue red,
black. Prices $3.50, 800, $50.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-04-12
Do You Know

THAT The United States Government will not buy baking
900, powders containing alum? Bids of alum powders
% % even considered. * Lo Z
THAT The Government buys only baking powder made of
cream of tartar?
That Ceveand's baking powder is sold to the Govern
ment regularly because it is pure cream of tartar
powder and has stood every test?