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The Washington weekly post., 1900-09-18


The railroads have. by Determinations
and rebates, materially aided in building
up monopolies. At one time the Standard
Oil Company had a contract with a rail-
road whereby 1t not only enjoyed lower
rates than It's competitors, but received a
part OF the freight paid by its competitors.
The Interstate Commerce Commission has
repeatedly asked for legislation which
would empower The commission TO protect
the pablic, but the Republican party has
turned q deaf ear 10 these appeals.
IL is generally assumed that the bankers
viii cooperate with the trusts in prevent
ing remedial legislation. but the banker
himself IS apt 70 fan a victim OF this pol
icy Of concentration. Some are already
urging the establishment Of branch banks
and when the branch bank IS established
il viii be able 10 run all the other banks
out OF business. Even now the associa-
tion Of several great financial Institutions
in New York. under the influence CT one
group OF EnancierS. is embarrassing other
and smaller banks.
But why multiply illustrations OF the evil
Of monopoly? No matter how tempting
the present advantage 10 matter hOw al
Turing the immediate prospect, every c. Ii
Zen VIII ind Il e = permanent advantage
10 aid in the overthrow Of the mOn0pOlls-
TIC principe. ana IN the re-esta blisannent
OF the Industrial system upon 4 bass 81
justice, Give the boy chance, and lei
success be the reward Of merit.
The attempt OF the Republican party u
largely Increase our military establish
ment suggests another inquiry: Is your
son safe when ne@ deals are substituted
for the Ideals cherished during the past
century. and when the doctrine OF fierce
IS accepted as an American doctrins7 Up
10 tais zine Ne have encouraged science
and the arts, we have proclaimed the al
yantages Of peace. and have preached the
gospel Of love What will De the effect
upon the character Of future generations
II ge encourage the professional soldier
az the expense Of the civilian, and teach
the creed that might can create rghtZ
faBger. Of Aiiiitar..m.
Il your son safe when a large military
establishment is being built up 70 pro-
tect syndicstes organized 70 develop dis
tant lands? When Mr. Mckinley was IN
augurated there were only eco soldiers
I'm the regular army. In December, Isss.
the President recommended that the
standing army be increased 70 100 GO rnsn.
A Republican House OF Representatives,
prompt 70 do his bidding. passed a BILL
and this was done after the treaty OF
peace was signed and before hostlil.tes
broke out IN Manila Way did We need
such an army Possibly the prospectus
issued By the Philippine Lumber and De-
veIopment Company will explain TIE
company has an Office Ia the Merchants
Loan and Trust Building. rs Adams street.
Chicago. The prospectus says, 'sSesoaa-
tons ere pending for timber rishts, and
The Washington weekly post., 1900-09-18
All MonopoIies Are Bad.

Those who attempt TO divide private
monopoIies into good monopolies and bad
monopolies will never make any progress
toward the overthrow of the trusts. There
Is no good monopoly IN private hands;
there never was, and never will be- With
The Washington weekly post., 1900-09-18
GiaEI Ird-raI steel Trust.

The Federal Steel Company, incorporat.
ed in New Jersey in September. 1855. VITA
an authorized capital OF 500 90 60
half common stock and half preferred.
consolidated the Illinois Steel Company
the Minnesota Iron Company. the Duluth
and Iron Range Railway. the Elgin. JOLIET
and Eastern Railway, and several other
companies II owns five docks on the
Great Lakes, and majority OF the steam
ers and baTges used for transporting ores
The international Paper Company. in
corporsted in January, 1855. (State not
giYen) with an authorized capital OF x8,-
oJ9009 common and 81 GO o0o preferred
STOCK. consolidated twenty-five pulp and
The Washington weekly post., 1900-09-18

II a. full dinner pail were the only thiny
desired. and II every laboring man hal
plenty 70 eat, il would stin be necessary
for the Republican party 10 show SOM
connection between Republican politics
and the laboring mans food supply. II
bountiful crops come TO the farmer he
does not the0k Republican administra-
ton. If a famine abroad raises the price
OF farm products here the farmer does not
thank the Republican party for bringing
the famine. II an unexpected and an IN
Promised increase in the gold supply gives
any respite from financial stringency. can
the Republican party claim credit? The
question is not whether the laboring man
is able 70 exist under present Conditions
but whether he is enjoying his share Of
the blessings OF the country and OF the
protection OF the government. Comns~s
the labOring man with the trust rnagnsta
and see which fares the best at the hands
OF the Republican party. Inquire also
whether the laboring mans income has
increased as rapidly as his living expenses
But even II every labOring man were
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-05-11
GEORClAVILLE.

Mrs. and Mrs. +. o. Martin are visit
ing at Carver, Mass.
Mrs. l.. b. Corey Of North Scituate is
visiting Mrs. Mary Corey.
Mrs. Eastman, wife of Rev. L. &. East.
man, former pastor Of the Free Baptist
church here, but now OF Meredith, y. II ,
is the guest OF her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
r. b. Mccormick.
The annual Arbor Day exercises were
held at the Georgiayile school today, at
10 30 o'clock. All the rooms combined.
The exercises consisted Of singing and
recitations by the children.
The Georgiaville baseball team payed
the opening game of the season on the
Centerdale diamond with the Centerdales
as opponents last Satsrday afternoon 1t
was also the opening game for the Cen.
terdale team. There was parade before
the game. The interesting feature OF the
game was perhaps the certainty Of vic.
tory on the part Of Centredale. before the
game. But the Georgiaville team was
not to be trimmed as easily as the home
team had expected, although the Center
dales had hired Georgiaviles last years
battery, yet Georgiavile produced another
fully its equal il not better. With the
score 9 to 7 in the eighth inning one Of
Georg giaville batters made long hit which
sent in two runs thus tying the score
The umpire, however, called II a foul
ball, and as 1t was evidently fair the
Georgiaville team refused to play longer.
The Centerdale team seemed quite willing
to give up also. 1t probably would have
been a victory fer Georgiaville had the
game been played to finish.
The demise OF Postmaster John Davis
Marston occurred Monday mornin z
shortly after midnight at his residence in
this village. Mr.. Marston has been In
feeble health for some time, but has been
able TO go 10 his store until within a few
days before his decease. John Davis
Marston was the son Of John ID. Marston
and was born in wiliamstown, Vermont,
December 2, IS29. lie was educated In
the public schools Of the native town and
and from thence moved from Manch ester,
INLAND from there 10 Palmyra. Kansas
Twenty eight years ago Mr.. Marston took
up his residence in Georgiayile and tool
charge OF the factory boarding house
which charge he maintained for perioc
Of thirteen years. At the same time b,
launched out into business, purchising Z
store and built up large trade. Mr.
Marston was a Democrat, but had helC
the position a. postmaster for seyera
terms during Republican as we'll Al
Democratic administrations. For mani
years he was treasurer OF the Georgia
willie Uniyersalist church society. Or
June L, 1854, Mr.. Marston married
Hannah r. Swes, Of Bradford, y "
-Four children were born, Miss Nellie Z
Mars,on OF GeorgiaviIie, Mrs. T. Femme
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-05-11
SALTWATER.

Two children Of Joseph Smith have the
measles, but are improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Mcbride enter.
tanned a sister OF the latter from Oney,
willie this week.
Street lights are one OF the few requi.
sites OF the place and doubtless these will
be provided later by our enterpnsing
wooden mill proprietors,
Joseph Lightowler has new horse,
which judging from the manner In which
he shot into the city Tuesday night,
knows a thing or two about the rapid
pace desirable 10 Joe.
J. Frank Masterson of the TIMES stan
spent the night here Wednesday putting
the paper a. always fr.t in the field "
and securing as yearly subscribers,
every English reading family In the place
with bat two exceptions.
The highway between here and the
grist mill has during the week been put
in excellent condition 10y the district com.
missioner and his men. This makes a
,retch of about one mile OF most pie
turesque aud enjoyable scenery Tor those
who drive through our village.
The improvements at thr mill go stead
lily on and the time is rapidly approach.
ing when this most charmingly situated
village will tecm with life and industry.
The plant is now being operated 10 about
half the intended capacity, about ninety
hands constituting the present working
force.
Our residents were much gricvcd We'd
nesday at the demise OF Mrs. Amy X.
Crossman, wife of Daniel Crossman,
after only a little more than weeks
Illness. Tie deceased was in her twenty.
fourth year, the mother OF two small
children and who eau but miss her ten
der care. The funeral occurred today at
eleven O'Clock at the Central Union
Chapel, Smithfcld.ani was well attended.
lntcrment wa. at the family burial plat In
the vicinity of the chapel.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-05-11
HAHMONY.

Mrs, George Young visited friends Ia
Chopmist this week.
Herbert l.. WaIling is engaged In get
ting out lumber IN ocituate.
Look for a goodly number of Harmony
items In the TIMES each week.
Miss Annie wilkinson was recently
quite seriously poisoned by ivy.
Miss Nellie Everett Of North Scituatc
was here on Saturday, the guest of Mrs.
John Rhoda.
a. w. Brown expects 20 start zap his
ice cream business next week for the
summer season.
Miss Evangelnc Steefe has returned
from Providence, where she has been
attending school.
Mr.. Levi Pierce and Henry Pierce OF
Woonsockct, were In town this week,
guests OF Mrs. Margaret Taylor.
The Harmony stage coach has been
newly painted aud will soon be on the
IDdu W plaAf ol illt bll out tDN running
Rev. Frank Nash Of Chepachcl spoke
in the chapel last Sunday. Rev Mr.
Frost will be presen, next Sunday after
noon.
The Harmony school began ON Monday
alter a prouacted vacation. Mrs Frank
Place Is the teacher, and thirteen pupils
were enrolled the first day.
Mr.. George Edwards will remove 20
Greenyile, where hc and his wife will
assume charge of the boarding house
belonging to the Winsor mill.
A heavy gold ring war found on Tues.
day between this village and Grcenville
The owner can learn Of it's present
whereabouts at the TIMES Office.
The social last evening In Klondike
Hall was we'll attended People were
present tom number Of the surrounding
villages. Music was furnished by Mr.
and Mrs. GeorVe Edwards.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-05-11
GREENVlLLE.

Smi,hfe'd roads are in very fine con.
dition.
Mrs. Frank Place is teaching school at
Harmony.
Bicycle riders are out in toree on pleas
ant evenings.
Charles Whipple has purchased pneu.
matte tired road cart.
The cold weather has made farming
operations very backward
Arbor Day exercises by the Greenville
schools will be held to-day.
The village with its garb of spring
green is looking It's prettiest,
\ number from this place attended the
ball game in Centerdale last Saturday.
4. Mowry, who has been IN SO long,
is in a somewhat worse condition a, this
writing.
Repairs and Improvements are in pro.
gress at the residence Of Mrs Josephine
Winsor,
Rev. John Mason Of GeorgiaviIle con-
Quoted the services at the Baptist church
last Sunday.
Rev. a. b. Christie, Rhode Island sec
retary OF the anti saloon league, will speak
at the Baptist church on Sunday.
Arrangements have been made by
which a fall report of the Smlth6eld town
council meetings will appear in the TIMES.
William Mclaughlin has purchased the
gigantic ST. Bernard dog Of William
Kelley and taken him TO Riverside.
The Womans Auxiliary to the Board
OF Missions Is 10 meet with the ladies of
ST, Thomas church on Thu sday, May 81.
Charles McGinn, formerly of this place,
VINO was arrested last week for the Ellis
affair at Ceuterdale, was fined sIo and
costs for defacing building.
Will be sold at auction on Monday,
May 2Ist, at - O'Clock, noon, on the
premises q3 Pocasset avenue. Olneyvile,
the estate OF Mrs Josephine San Souci.
Parties looking for a bargain will do we'll
to attend this sale.
The following jurors were recently
added to the old list by the town council
Franklin u. Harris. Charles L. Allen,
Henry +. Iencks, Crawford u. Lincoln,
Thos. II. Watson, Augustus l.. Nowry,
Abraham +. Mowry, Theodore J. Roberts
The Baptist church of this place, which
has been without pastor since the resig
nadon of Rev. DR.. Durgin, has extended
call to Rev. George B Cutler, formerly
Of GeorgiaviIle. Mr Cutler is one OF the
beat known ministers Of the denomination
in the State, and IL Is expected that lac
will return a favorable answer 10 the call.
The funeral OF Nelson Cole, who died
on Friday OF last week, was solemnized
on Sunday al his late residence. Rev.
lanes A Colwell conducted the service
The burial was at the Greenville ceme.
terry. The deceased had been a resident
OF this place for eight or ten years, com
ing here from The Pawtuxci Valley sec
ton. lie was a barber by trade, aud for
a number Of years run a shop here advan-
tageously. He has been in poor health
for some time.
a wood lot Of any extent within the
limits Of large Eastern city is something
Of novelty. Our fellow townsman, Mr..
a. w. Steere, recently purchased n tract
OF woodland containing nearly twenty
five acres, situated on River avenue and
Eaton street IN the city of Providence.
Mr. Stcere has gang Of men a. work on
the lot, which he says IL one Of the best
he ever cleared The short haul u tne
lumber makes It particularly desirable.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-05-11
THORNTON.

a local marketman is mincing words
this week, which is enough said, are YOU
on?
Alonzo Patterson, who has been en-
ployed on the electric cars recently, has
accepted position as boss farmer a, the
Larkin Farm.
The new Luther building is now nearly
completed, the setting OF the large front
windows being about the only thing
yet remaining to be accomplished.
MIR Grantage of the Samuel Fitch Mfg.
Co., has new turnout" that has caused
the other men in town TO look with some.
thing Of envy at him as he speeds by.
The grocery and market clerks were
much disappointed in the Wednesday 5
half holiday this week. Owing to the
rain they were Obliged to remain indoors.
Will be sold at auction on Monday,
May 2Ist, at II O'Clock, noon, on the
premises, o. Pocasset avenue, the estate
of Mrs. Josephine San Souci. Parties
looking for bargain will do well to
attend this sale.
The Johnston town council will hold a
regular session in the council chamber
here this afternoon. Only regular bust
ness is expected to come up for consider
alton however, aside from the drawing OF
several petit jurors.
The whippet race held here Saturday
afternoon was very largely attended, and
interest was intense, much money chang.
ing hands On the result. The winner
was J. North's Sport" who won by
about a yard and a half
Baseball playing at any time upon the
cricket grounds will, it is stated, not be
permitted hereafter, owing to the obsti.
macy OF several young men who persisted
In playing there last Sunday when re-
quested not to do so by Mr.. Burton, an
official of the church Of the Holy Nativity.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-05-11
PROBATE COURT Oh THE TowN OF JOHNsroN
Johnston, X. l., May Z, 1890.
Estafa NJ IsabeIfa Ouiun.

Susan VI. Quinn, Administrators of the cs
tate OF Isabella Quinn, late 81 said Johnston,
deceased, presents her final account with the
estate OF said deceased, for allowance, and
the same Is received and referred 10 the 22ul
day Of MAY. 4. D.. 1870. at 2 o'clock, 4. NJ, al
the Probate Court Room, iu said Johnston
FOR consideration, and 10 b. ordered that mo-.
ucc thereof Dee publ shed for fourteen days
mist :. X. LUTHER Clerk
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-05-11
MERINO.

Miss Minnie Goodspeed. from Green.
vile, Conn, i- visiting friends In the
annex.
Mr George Bailey of Plaindeld street
was taken 10 81. Joseph's Hospital last
Friday. where an operation was performed
and he is uow doing we'll.
Mr.. Michael Muirhead, formerly OF this
place. died a. his residence iu AppOnaug K
ast Monday. Deceased was we'll liked
by all who kuew him. lie leaves wife
and several children. tvo who are living
IN this section. Nrs Wm. Murphy and
Mrs. Thomas O.Bicn
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-05-11

Irons OF Johnston, Mis-, Enma <. Mars.
ton OF Georgiaviile, ani DIR. Charles
Marston OF Providence. Mrs Marston
died in 1855 The funeral was solem
nized from his late re,idence at 10 go
o'clock Thursday morning ln,cmenl
was al Georgiaville.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-05-11
ROTATE COURT on IHE TowN oF JoHSsrON
IuLn.f.n u 1 Mnw 1 ILlM


Charles 2. Atwood. Admiui-trator ~ the
estate OF Henry H. Atwood, late ~ said John
-tou deceased. presents the second account
Of Emma D Atwood, a. Administrator
~ the estate ~ Henry II. Atwood, with
the estate Of said deceased, for allow ance,
and the same a. received and referred o. the
12nd day Of MAY. 4. g., 1870, at O'Clock, =. VI
at the Probate Court Room. in said Johnston
for consideration, and 10 H. ordered that no
tice thereof be published for fourteen day
once week, in the Olneyville Iime-
mist :. X. LUTHER. Clerk
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-05-11

Ihave reduced the price OF my regular
$500 eyeglasses and spectacles to slOO, this
offer for 10 days only. For the next 10 days !
will examine eyes free OF charge. When ]
say examine eyes free ! mean "A thorough
and accurate examination of each eye sepa-
ra.ely, and satisfaction guaranteed.
No matter how much your vision Is i'm.
paired or how many oculists and opticians
have given your case up, will guarantee to
improve your vision, provided there Is any
vision left.
Astigmatism and all errors OF refraction
scientifically corrected. II you are troubled
with headaches, or your vision blurs, II you
see double objects, IL you are nervous and
forgetful, you should be sure TO call at my
store and have your eyes thoroughly ana nc
curately examined. Remember, this offer
for 10 days only. ] am going 10 sell my reg
ular $500 eyeglasses and spectacles for tl.W
They are the best quality lenses that are
made or manufactured.
Don't be humUugged into paying fancy
prices for your glasses, go elsewhere ana
get their prices and see their goods, ana
then come and see mine.
A call at my store will be n sufficient guar
antee that mean just what say. Don't for.
get the name and number, for am the man
that broke the price on glasses in New YORK,
Providence and Boston, and as all success
ful business men are initiated, am no e1
ceDtion.
TELEPHONE 29532.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-05-11

PROBATE COURT OF THE TOWN OF JOHNSTON
Johnston, X. L., May Z, 1890.
Estata nf phIlIn l. Mathew aou

An instrument In writing, purporiing TO be
the last Will and Testament of Philip l..
Mathewson late OF said Johnston, deceased,
II presented for probate, and the same b. re-
ccived and referred 10 the 22nd day OF May,
A. D., 1890, at o'clock, l.. VI at the Probate
Court Room, in said Johnston for con-ideru-
ton and a. f. ordered that notice thereof be
published for fourteen days, once week, In
the Olncyvillc Times.
mast. k. LUTHER, Clerk.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-05-11
Remarkable cure Of Rheumatic m

KENHA, IatksOn Co, w. V.
About three years ago my wife had an
attack of rheumatism which confined her
10 her bed fJr over q month aud rendered
her unable ~ walk step with0ut assis.
lance. her limbs being swollen 10 double
their normal size. Mr. $. Maddox In
sisted on my using Chambcf!ain's Pain
Balm. purchased nny cent bottle and
used II according ~ the directions and
the next morning she walked 10 breakfast
without assistance in any manner, and
shc has not had similar attack since .-
A. B PARsoss. For sale by n Smith,
Olncyville, g. X. Parker, Olneyville,
and WIN. Dunning * Bro, $50 Manton
ave-. druggists.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-05-11
EASTER GREETING!

We have received this week a full line of Silk and
Washable Waists also full line of Tailor Made Suits and
also lot of Childrens Easter Suits and ready
serve our customers at the lowest prices and credit
and and with both little money pay down
and the balance pay every week that will enable you
be dressed rs well as your ncighbor.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-05-11
r.ovy ar. Your z.Idney.t

Dr. Hobbs sparagus Pills cure al kiduey lls SAN
pie free ADD sterling Remedy Co, Chicago o. \. y
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-05-25
WORK IS SLOW.
Resume Of the Business So Far Trans.
acted by the Methodist Gem
eral Conference.

Chicago, May 14.-The general con-
ference of the Methodist church has
been in session two weeks, but very lit
tie of the work mapped out has reached
the stage of final action. The great
reforms being advocated are nearly
ali in committees. The following was
the net result at the close of Saturday
mornings session:
Equal representation of laymen con-
firmed.
Nine of the ten articles of the constitu-
ton adopted.
A commission created to report four
years hence on the consolidation of the
church extension, freedman's aid and
southern education and home missionary
and general education departments.
The effective bishops to be continued in
their present relation.
Chicago, May 16.-The election of
bishops of the Methodist church has
so far resulted in no choice. One bal
lot was taken yesterday, but none of
the forty-odd candidates received the
necessary two-thirds vote.
Chicago, May II. = Wednesdays ses-
SION of the Methodist general confer
ence was given over almost entirely to
balloting for candidates for bishops.
Chicago, May 1S.-Dr. William v.
Kelley, of the East New York confer
ence, leading candidate for bishop,
withdrew from the race Thursday.
Chicago, May 19.-On the ninth bal
lot for bishops in the Methodist general
conference Berry, Spellmeyer, Hamil-
ton and Moore lead in the order named.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-05-25
FAMILY BUTCHERED.
Dead I'm Their Home Near Tre-
mont, Ill.-Father Is Missing.

Peoria, ILL.,, May 16.-Mrs. Thomas
Moser, wife of farmer living three
miles north of fremont, ILL.,. and her
four small children were found dead
in their home Tuesday. All had ap-
parently been dead since Sunday.
Their threats were cut from ear to ear.
Mrs. Moser's body was found in the
cellar, covered with old carpet. The
children lay in their beds upstairs. ap-
parentiy having been killed as they
slept. Moser has disappeared. but
there is no known evidence pointing to
his having committed the terrible
crime. Nothing has been seen of the
family since Sunday, and Tuesday
neighbors broke open the doors of the
farmhouse. They spread the alarm,
but no trace of the murderer has yet
been found, although some of the
neighbors are convinced that Moser
wiped out his family in fitof insanity