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Snips and the St. Johns herald., 1904-12-31

1t is not every body that knows
that the government manufacture
es and issues postage stamps to
suit the seasons. SO far IS the
the face Of the stamps is concern
ed all are alike, but the gum on
the back is varied to suit the
temperature. Stamps issued for
the cold months are backed by
thinner and softer gum, aud
those manufactured for issuance
in summer are just the reverse.
Specially gumned stamps are
issued for the southern states, so
that they will not be affected by
the heat. Elk.
Snips and the St. Johns herald., 1904-12-31

There is a move on foot to have
the United States purchase
slice of northwestern Sonora,
sufficient to give the United
States two or more good sea
ports. The building of the Pa
mama canal, ii is said, has Stun-
ulated the government to this
proposed purchase, and it is also
stated on good authority that
President Diaz is not adverse to
the proposed sale and purchase.
Thus the future Of Arizona is
Frightening Think OF Tucson
being connected by seapor;
owned by Uncle sam. Tucson
Star.
Snips and the St. Johns herald., 1904-12-31

Arizona should get an injunc-
tion to restrain those Utah sena-
tors from introducing bills in
the National Congress providing
for the annexation of that part
Of Arizona which lies north Of
the Colorado river to Utah.
They claim that the country
wanted is not worth any thing,
but why have they been alter it
so long?
Snips and the St. Johns herald., 1904-12-31

If you will take time to think
about it, you will remember that
the SHIPS & HERALD has just
completed it's second year under
the present form, and is now
entering it's third year.
Snips and the St. Johns herald., 1904-12-31
COFFEE
Good coffee, there's moth
ing like it under he sun.
What above the sun?
Nor grocer ~eturns your money if you don't hks
Settings Be t..
RECTOR OF ST. LUKE'S.

Ashburnham, Ontario, Testifes to the
Good Qualities of Chamberain's
Cough Remedy.
Ashburnham Ont, April ID,
1908. i think it IS only right
that l should tell you what
wonderful effect Chamberaiu's
Cough Remedy has produced.
lhe day be lr~ Raster / was SO
distressed with . yo.d and cough
IhtlI diInot tu.a> 10 be able TO
toI Ike all Iuties The next day, as
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-20
FUTILE OPPOSITION.

Newspapers that receive their
eponens of high finance steadily growing vuperave
and bitter in their attacks President
traon Realizing the futiy attempting prevent
ton they employing available
dnce the American people him purpose
comprising his defeat at the polls November
the Democratic candidate, whoever he may
The when discovered
determined ruin his chances any
questionable that end be achieved The whole
the presidents offending courage to initiate policy
toward the trusts that would the abuses
their methods of operation responsible bring them within
the saluay and restraining provisions of the law curng
the trusts marked the beginning of hostility
on the part OF the Wall street this hostility
been Indignantly active since.
But what can it accomplish? Absolutely nothng
the power OF the high unava
ing when employed dscred the president citizens
They may succeed in dfusng of their
VIII be within such narrow limits that its effect will per-
ceptble To imagine for instant possible for them
ospate popular dust OF the Democratic party with
ano ee silver here and inspire confidence any Democratic
presidential candidate is the impossible
The fauy of these nanciers sgnay illustrated bv their
Democratic Obviously antagonsm to Roosevelt
90 bitter that has beret them of the of memory
sound hnanr recalling the panic of 1893 would deliberately
IN precipitating similar disaster upon the country
The American people understand thoroughly meaning of the
Vaccinations of the Wall manpuators They know these
apuaors Roosevelt because they use him and
because he will neither lend himself crooked
doubtful devices Some practical politicians also
nent service the president after him stopping to INQUIRE
who his sponsors
All this as has been said is well known people and this
knowledge only serves sodiy and strengthen confidence
their president When the ballots counted next Noveber
win doubt be found that the enny financial promoters
and professional politicians has accomplished the
intended by aosng nation to vote in
whelming numbers for Theodore Roosevelt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-20
COMMON COUNCIL MEETS.
Another School Appropriation 10 Be Con-
sIdered at Meeting This Evening,

The common council in addition to the
usual amount of concurrent business that
will come up this evening will receive
from the committee on city property
report recommending resolution appro-
priatng $40 900 for the construction OF
primary school building at the corner of
Hope street and Rochambeau avenue for
the purpose Of relieving the congestion in
the Second ward. The same committee
will also present a resolution authorizing
the usual repairs on city buildings during
the summer vacation.
The commissioner of public works Is TO
present a communication upon the pc
tition OF the school committee for the
extension of the high h-pressure system
through Summer. Pond and Spring streets
that will be of interest I'm view OF the
fact that the school buildings are unin-
sured
A resolution dedicating the lots bounded
by Gaspee. Stllman and Railroad streets.
the so-called Cove lands. for certain park
purposes will be introduced.
The council will also be called TO pass
upon the ordinance, which has received
the approval OF the board of aldermen.
giving permission To the Rhode Island
company to relocate its rails poles and
wires on the west side Of Elmwood ave
nue.. between Broad and Earl streets.
A number of taxes 70 be romtted and
claims to he settled will be reported back
by the committee on claims which met
Friday
For highways a recommendation for the
transfer to that account Of 5000 from the
public light appropriation and $500 for
the appropriation for sewer maintenance
will he made and the layout and grading
of certain streets will he recommended
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-20
ROOSEVELT
AT VALLEY
FORGE

Philadelphia, June 20.-On the historic
spot at Valley Forge where Washington
and his army suffered in order that the
United States might become a nation
President Roosevelt yesterday delivered a
notable address
This was Evacuation Day" at Valley
Forge. and the anniversary was celebra-
led appropriately in the little edifice
which has been erected on what is to be
the site OF the Washington Monument
church
Accompanied by Mrs Roosevelt. the At
torney General and Mrs Knox and mem
bers or the presidents immediate party,
President Roosevelt drove to Valley
Forge from Mr.. Knox's beautiful country
home. Valley Forge farm, to attend di-
vine service at s:i5 p. m In the Washing
ton Memorial chapel
After the simple service Of the Episcopal
church had been concluded the Rev. Her
bert Burk, rector OF All Saints church at
Morristown, Pa. introduced the president
who said in part:
1t is a noteworthy thing that this
state Of Pennsylvania should have within
It's borders the places which mark the
two turning points in our hlstory-Gettys-
burg. which saw the high tide Of the re-
bellion--Valley Forge--which saw the get
ting beyond the danger point Of the
Revolution.
There would have been no point in
commemorating what was done at VAL
ley Forge N Gettysburg had not given
us the national right 10 commemo-
rate 10 4"
IF we were now split up into n dozen
wrangling little communities. n we lacked
the power to keep sway hero on our own
continent within our own lines or to
show ourselves n unit as against foreign
aggression, then indeed the Declaration
OF Independence would read like empty
sound and the constitution would not be
worth the paper upon which IL was writ.
ten, save as "a study for antiquarians
There have been other crises than
those that eliminated during the war for
Independence and the great Civil war.
there have been great deeds and great
men at other periods OF our national his.
tory. but there never has been another
deed vital TO the welfare OF the nation
save two-the deed OF those who founde,,
and the deed or those who saved the re-
public.
There never has been another man
whose life has been vital to the republic
save Washington and Lincoln. am not
here 10 say anything about Lincoln. bu,
] do not SEQ how any American can think
Of either NJ them withou. thinking ~
The other. because they represent the
same work"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-20
A POLICE COMPARISON.

Chairman Emmons Of the Boston police commission noisy
individual That is saying he may one or that
time he be of much cy course there
people who do believe evil DESTROYED or the pro-
of evil frightened by loud drum beating many there are
who like to hear genuine shouter against corruption
doxical it such dvote of decency as the
very vigorous and very talkatve Emmons is.
Boston has had police commission appointed by governor
for All the taxpayers of Boston is TO furnish
the The state has also shut off the sale Of liquor anywhere
after O'Clock. Still Judge Emmon finds the of Boston
morals such condition that he has give up of rest TO
telling different places how bad the police people arc
The state guardian OF the morals of the Boonians the
efficiency OF the Boston police would OF Judge Emnons
not to have been phenomenal The police depart
have been improved years. but so has
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-20
DIED

ANT HONY-In this city. on the 10Th inst,
Sarah Carpenter, wife OF the late David
o, Anthony and daughter OF the late
Earl Carpenter in the 18TH year OF her
age.
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
EvANs-In East Providence. on the Ism
inst. Harry p. Evans OF SO Fremont
street. Providence.
Notice OF funeral later.
GoRMAN-At his late residence, i26
North Main street Woonsocket, r. l.,
June 10Th. Bernard German. beloved nus
band OF Margaret McKenna.
Solemn requiem services at st. Charles
church. Woonsocket. Tuesday. 10 a. m.
Rela tives and friends invited 10 attend.
Kindly omit flowers
HlckS-In this city. on the 18th inst.
Annie Louise. daughter OF Lucy A. and
the late Robert w. Hicks. aged 33 years.
3 months. i3 days.
Funeral services Tuesday. the e1st inst,
az o'clock y. m, at her late residence.
No. 2i Camp street. Relatives and friends
are invited TO attend.
JoHNsoN-In this city. on the 18th inst,
Cornelia b.. widow OF Edwin l.. John
son, I'm the 18th year of her age
Funeral services 20 be held Tuesday,
June 2lst., 1904. at p. m. from the
residence OF her son. No 1913 Gallup
street Relatives and friends are invited
To attend.
MouRNlGHAN-In Arctic. r. l., the 18th
inst. Fannie wife OF Thomas A.
Mournghan, aged 4e years.
Funeral from her husbands residence.
Arctic. Tuesday. the 2lst inst. at a. m.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend.
WilkiNsoN-In this city. on the 18th
inst. John Wilkinson.
Funeral from his late residence. No. -
Shove street. on Tuesday. the 2ist inst,
AZ $50 a. IN. Relatives and friends ara
invited TO attend. Services at the Inn
maculate Conception church.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-20
HELD FOR
TWO BREAKS
IN STORES

Walter S. Hynes and Francis Cassidy
were bound over 10 the grand jury In
$1,000 each--$Joo on each or two complaints.
At $3.50 o'clock. Saturday morning,
Patrick j. Keeley of 2i3 North Main
street notified Patrolman Louis A Hall
that somebody was I'm the Metropolitan
Clothing compasy's store at 23i North
Main street.
The officer fired two shots from his
revolver which caused the thief 20 skin
out of the store via the transom over the
front door.
This was Cassidy. OF 81 Whpple street
He had for pal Walter T. Hynos OF 81
Flora street. who was also placed under
arrest.
When Capt. Lawrence interviewed
Cassidy he Identified the suit worn by
that prisoner as similar TO one stolen
from Isaac Roses store on June ith.
Cassidy denied stealing the clothes
claiming that he had purchased them,
but Hynes peached on his pal.
The booty taken from Roses store was
IS in cash and sl5.6S worth Of clothing and
smallwares.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-20

VISITED
FALL River

Fall River Mass. June 20.-The dele
cation OF prominent Filipinos who are
making a tour of this country at the ex-
pense Of the United States government ar
rived in this city on the New York boat
this morning, accompanied by their es-
cort.
The party had breakfast on board the
boat and after being Joined by delega-
tion OF citizens, including prominent man
ufacturers. headed by Mayor Crime spent
the forenoon in visiting NJ c. D. Bory
denis, Iron Works mills, the American
Printing company, Marshalrs hat factory.
and the King Philip and Stevens mills. A
short drive through the residential part
OF the city was followed by an informal
reception and luncheon at the Queaue-
chan club. The party proceeded 10 Boston
on the afternoon train.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-20
THOUSANDS Of MACHINISTS
MAY Be FORCED TO STRIKE.

New York. June m.-Members OF the
international association OF machinists
are casting a referendum vote upon the
question of enforcement OF an article of
the constitution which. IL decided in the
affirmative. will bring about A strike on
July that will throw thousands Of ma
chinists out OF employment
The article was originally adopted Au-
gust I. 1903, and provides that no member
OF the association shall operate more than
one machine or accept work by the piece,
premium, merit, task or contract system
under penalty OF expulsion and that I'm
shops where such systems are I'm opera =
1904
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-20

the force other Take the conditions in New York city
Those opposed Tammany hall believe that Police Comis
oner McAdoo doing work and that there has been general
improvement the force that city years Mr. McAdoo
does find condemn all that done before he
took Office though he had made for himself another field high
reputation Mayor Low New York had
good government too and the police force generally
mendd Mayor Low and his police commissioners removed few
policemen, comparatively speaking
The comparison OF the police of the cities judging from
the reports of Mayor Low, Commissioner McAdoo nd Judge
Emmons rather in favor of the New York police Is obvious
therefore city weighed by practical best when
of its police left with those who the bills Not by
control be made better by the eeva
of the private conduct and public spirit OF its citizens
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-20
EXCURSION AND OUTING.

The Providence Lodge OF Elks will en-
Joy a grand excursion and outing on
Thursday June a. A chartered steamer
viii leave Crawford street wharf az noon
sharp for Boyden Heights. where spe-
cial dinner will be served after which a
sail down the bay will be taken The
American band. Bowen r. Church. leader.
will accompany the party and furnish mu-
sic. The excursion IL for Elks only and
the tickets are 81
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-20
$500 TO ST. LOUIS AND RETURN VIA
THE NICKEL PLATE ROAD

From Buffalo Tickets on sale each
Tuesday and Thursday during June. Fun
particulars regarding rates TO St Louis
on application TO L. P. Burgess. N. r. p
A.. New Old South Bldg. Boston. Mass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-20

There believe that Secretary will
that the investigation the New York disaster thorough
and that there will be general rnspecon of pleasure
n which the public travels.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-20
What Others
Arc Saying

when the management OF the West
ern Federation cannot succeed by other
means It employs the methods OF anar-
chists OF Europe. II resorts TO murder
and other crimes. as IL did when one OF its
followers murdered thirteen innocent and
unoffending miners In the Cripple Creek
district last week. Denver Republican
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-20

Henry Wattersons address gem
Never the lost eoquy defended and
positive dsageements
been forever set aside
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-20

"The blunder made by the Russian ma
val authorities has been IN not giving
battle when the opportunity TO fight was
open to them. Boston Herald
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-20

That Georgia farmer who cured of rheumatism by stroke
of lightning in the of physicians who trying
him of the stroke OF lightning
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-20

Fairbanks Hit and Cannon all have their friends Chicago
The Hooser have good deal OF lead and Indiana
important state,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-20

suggested that the iceberg recently reported off Nantucket
fragment of the Oney presidential boom that oaed of
Boston harbor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-20

'Tf II he indeed true that Uncle Sam is
10 undertake general supervision of the
domestic and social relations OF his mill
tary family. with view 10 the punish
ment of faithless swains, there should he
some way OF reaching arrant and incorri-
gible flirts as we'll, and we are OF opinion
that he won't get very far in the business
before he will wish he had let II alone and
gone TO war with a fret class power in
ad."-Cfncinnati Enquirer.
These Chinese are developing remarka-
BILE talents as purveyors OF exciting mis-
information about the war" "-Miwaukee
Sentinel
THE steamship companies make up for
II by charging Americans high prices for
passage TO Europe. Chicago Tribune.
1--WE need a Pacific statesman 10 con-
serve. rather than an impetuous warrior
10 explode. the power and dignity OF these
United States when we look at the East
and then look At Mr. Roosevelt we be-
come nervously spprehenslve. st. Louis
Republic
Evidently Mr.. Fairbanks Is averse 10
running for the vice presidency this year
in any case one need not look far for
the reason. lie reads on the political wall
handwriting which distinctively tells that
the Roosevelt ticket will be Defeated
Buffalo Courier.
Next week Theodore Roosevelt will
meet In national convention; and the indi-
cations are that ne will nominate himself
for president Memphis Commercial Ap-
peal
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-20

You will certainly know is going on in Rhode
4snd while your of you gone
entire You have The you
IS cents month Send in your subscription and address
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-20

The Rhode Island delegation arrived safely have
been danger despite the deu predictions anonymous
letter writer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-20

Louisiana has that she has least Republicans
within her borders make up delegations the national
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-20

The News will be sale the ST. Louis Exposition
De obtained in front OF the postoc the gate leading the
Administration Building the principal fair
various hotels
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-20

II the Slocums life preservers pretty
ing evidence inspection them the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-20

These Chinese are developing remarka-
ble talents as purveyors OF exciting mis-
information about the "-Milwa ukee
Sentinel
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-20

The steamship companies make up for
II by charging Americans high prices for
passage 10 Europe. Chicago Tribune
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-20

Henry Wattersons address gem OF
Never the lost eoquny defended and
positive evidence adduced that old dagremen
been forever aside
That Georgia farmer who cured of rheumatism by
of lightning in the of physicians who trying
him of the stroke of lightning
Fairbanks Hit Cannon their friends at Chicago
The Hooser have good deal OF Indiana
important too.
suggested that the iceberg recently reported off Nantucket
fragment of the Oney presidential boom that foad Of
Boston harbor
The Rhode Island delegation arrived safely
been danger despite the drefl predictions of
letter writer.
Louisiana has proven that she has least Republicans enough
within her borders make UP delegations the national
venton.
II the Slocums life peservrs it pretty convnc
evidence that the inspection of them of the character
Only nine days remain register you desire
very important election be held November
The response the citizens of New York appeal
BY Mayor McCean relief committee has been very
That degree Julia Howe
from the depredations of burglar
Secretary of War Root of the presidents
and champions.
may be said of the Russian navy the Vadvosto
feet is certainly elusive
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-20

Only nine days remain register YOU desire
very important be held November
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-20
SOME BIRDS THAT INITIATE
Roar of the Ostrich Ressrnb bles That of the Lion -Explanation of
 an ornithologist.

The roar of the ostrich resent bles tho roar of the lion because the ostrich stole from the lion this sound, even as one playright steals from another a plot.
 An ornithologist made that odd asser- .tion in a taxidernist's shop. He went on to elaborate 1t as follows:
 Birds. from the ostrich down, are initiative. The ostrich, where he lives alone, is silent, but in country where lions abound he roars. Why7 Because. for centuries admiring the majesty and grandeur of the Hons roar. he gradually learned to roar himself. Believe me, 1t is fine to see an ostrich throw back his little head and emit a roar like distinct thunder.
 Buntings initiate pipits, and green f1nches initiate yel1owhammers. They seek their food in the winter together, and they gradually stead each others calls
 ''The jay is an unsuitable imitator Some jays will include in their roper tory not only the whoo-oo of the kite, the scream of the buzzard and the hoot of the owl, but also the bleat of the lamb and the neigh of the horse.
 Even the nightingale initiates Tn a nightingale's perfect song have often heard the sip-sip-sisisis of the wood warbler and the bub-ub-ubble Of the nut aateh.n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-20
JOHN LIS pIPB DREAM.

St Louis, Sept 20.---John L. Sullivan. who is reapinE a substantial reward he says about $50 a day-for the use, of, his name iii connection with alssa- loon at the exposition here, philoso- phizing yesterday, predicted a social revolution within tl1e next ten years that will excel the French upheaVal of 100 years ago. John says he is through with big cities. and wants to retire to a we'll stocked farm. He says he has spent a million dollars in his day, and would need nothing if he had the money he has lent and which has never been repaid.
 Did I ever tell you the only time ever wanted to quit?' continued Sul- livan. : That may sound funny com ing from. me, but it is fact just the same. It was not in the prize ring, however" added John b. T was uI1l' piring a ball game at Waterbury, Conn, and swiftly pitched ball struck flie i'll the ankle. had been out the night before, and was slow about lodging the sphere. Ten thousand people were in the grand stand, and all that kept me from tearing off the field was the fact that it might interfere with my percentage Of the gate. I was to get 40 per cent Of the receipts, and could not afford to lose so much money"