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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-08-19
NAKAL VETERANS.

There was a good attendance of Farra-
gut Association of Naval Veterans at
their last meeting, Notwithstanding tho
night was. hot. Capt Topliff was on
deck as usual In command. There were
three applications for membership, which
were referred to National Aide Joseph
Chase, Jr. There was one muster-in. He
was assigned his ship uumber on the
starboard side.
Past Capt. Place made few remarks
in regard to the voyage to Baltimore.
Remarks on the same subject were made
by Shipmate Taylor, Capt. Topliff, Pay
master Dustin. Sergt. Traver and others.
Shipmate Seamans is not out of the sick
bay yet.
Shipmate Peters is reported i'll by the
surgeon.
Tue fare to Washington and return is
$3.50 This does not include state rooms
on the New York boat. Those desirous
of obtaining state rooms and special
rates must apply before Sept. to Capt.
Thomas ID. ToplIf.
The U. s. warship Wyoming. which did
excellent service in the War of the Rebel
lion, is to be broken up in a few days and
sold for junk. She whipped three war
ships sinxle- handed. and seven batteries
When 1t came to the American govern
ment, some ye,rs ago, that the steamship
Pembroke, had been attacked by men of
the Choski Clan In Japan. and who had
built seven batteries in the Straits of
Shimonoseki, and armed and prepared
three war vessels, the Wyoming was or
dered to the scene of hostilities. She ar
rived at 5 o'clock in the morning. The
Japanese at once, AS soon as her presence
was known, opened fire upon her. The
Wyoming did not respond until at close
quarters, then she opened with broad
side which completely demolished one
fort. Then she dashed in between two
war ships and every gun on the Ameri-
can was rendered with dire effect. The
Wyoming got aground, but ia the END
all three Of the Jap's war vessels were
sunk and the batteries silencsd. The
Wyoming only served six guns to the
Japanese forty-eight.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-08-19
The QUEENS HONORS'
MoRLEYs ELECTORAL ADDRESS.
The Conservatives VIII Contest tho Doao
Of the New Irish Chief secretary--A
German Writer ON Cholera 0ladstoR&
and the North American.

LONDON, Aug. l9.-The Cabinet cozn~
mittee on the Home Rule bill comprises
Mr.. Gladstone, Lord Hsrschsli, Lard
Spencer, John Morley, Sir @. O. Trevs-
lyan, Lork Kimberly and Arnold Morley.
The list of honors bestowed By tho
Queen has been announced. The Earl of
Zetland, late viceroy of Ireland, has ben
created marquis; Viscount Cranbrook
and Aaron willoughby de Erssby hsvo
been created earls.
The new barons are the Rt. Hon. 0soreo
Cubitt, Dir Rainald Knightly, Sir Arehls
bald Campbsli, Sir Thomas Brooks, w.
A. Tyssen Amherat, w. J. Legh, tohn
Mulholland and J. A. Rolls.
Among the privy councillors appointed
BY Her Majesty are Prof. Huxley and
Jesse Collins, N. p.
Among those who have been made barsI
onets are John Jafirey Of the Brmine>
ham Post and Edward Lawson Of The
London Telegraph.
Ellis Ashmes d. Bsrtlett, member OF che
House OF Commons for ReclesaIl, and
John Blundell Maple, member for DuIq
wich have been knighted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-08-19

The Miantonomoh, unlike the white
cruisers now 30 well known In our
waters, In an armored vessel, an ironclad,
and belongs to the class known az coast
defence vessels.
The Miantonomoh is one Of the I've iron
hulled double turret monitors ordered
by act OF Congress of Aug. 3, 1885, to be
rebuilt on modern principles. She was
originally built by John Roach at Ches-
ter, Penn, but underwent her recent al
terations at the Brooklyn navy yard.
She Is 259 feet 9 inches long, with q
beam of 55 feet 10 inches, and -displace-
ment of $3.50 tons. The main battery con-
s.sts OF four big 10-inch breec h. loading
rifles, mounted In pairs In two turrets,
one forward and one aft.
In addition to them there IN q seconda-
~ battery composed OF two six Founders
and two three FOUNDER rapid fire guns,
two 37mm. Hotchkiss revolving cannon
and two 0atlinss. One hundred and
eighty 1--WE rounds of ammunition are car
ried for the 1o-inch guns.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-08-19
N. &. ORDER OF PROTECTION.

The event of the coming week will be
the grand field day of the order at Rocky
Point on Wednesday. The lodges will
start about IL o'clock. X. A. Huntington,
the popular manager of the Point, has
promised fine dinner, to which the mem
bers and their friends will do ample JUS
tice. A ball game for the order champ
ionship of the State will be played at
O'Clock on the ball grounds. The ladies
also will have several games. In the
evening prize waltz is to be the leading
attraction, open to members Of the order.
Supreme Warden John j. Whipple of
Massachusetts, and the supreme officers
have been invited, together with Grand
Warden Cam of the Commonwealth,
with his board.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-08-19
FORESTERS.

Court Westminster, No. 1904, held its
regular meeting on Monday evening,
Brother j. j. Corcoran, &. r., presiding.
with visiting brothers from Courts Roger
Williams and What Cheer. Brothers
Richard Leach and John X. Nolan, who
have been on the sick list, were reported
as much improved. Brother L. Keegan,
delegate to the union excursion convsn-
tion, stated that the excursion to Crescent
Park on the 4th inst. was a financial sue
cess and the largest gathering of Forest
ers ever seen in this State. Two PROPOSE
tions for membership were received ana
referred. In the good aud welfare re-
marks were made by Brothers Field,
Gardner, Stephens and others.
The A. o. +. OF A. know where to get fne look
ing badge. At Browns. on Eddy street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-08-19
GOOD 7EMPLARS.

Providence Lodge had very successful
public meeting and lawn party at the Gel
ebration Of its ninth anniversary Monday,
the 18th inst. The committee In charge
was Brothers Thayer and Hughgill and
Sisters Wheldon, Kittelle and Olive p.
Howes.
Perseverance, Lodge did not meet dur
ing the past week.
St.Johns Lodge No. still leads In men,
bership, with Blue Bell No. III of Paw
tucket second and PROVIDENCE No. of
this city third.
An excursion by Home and Blue Bell
Lodges to Diamond Hill will occur to-
morrow morning. Particulars will bo
given next week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-08-19
KNIGHTS OF PyTHIAS.

The 1:50< train for Worcester had on
board the RHODE ISLAND delegation Of
knights and their ladies who are TO be in
Kansas City next week during the Sos
will not join another delegation on the
road, but will go direct. The party Is
mace up as follows Grand Chancellor
and Mrs. Fred N. Goff. Supreme Repre-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-08-19
MANCHESTER UNITY, 1907.

Loyal Prosperity Lodge, l. o. o. f.,
M. u, held its regular meeting Tuesday
evening. Aug. 10. and had a large attend
ance Of members. Two candidates were
initiated into the mysteries OF Odd Eel
lowship. The lodge had as visitors: PIG.
Brother Rison, N. q. Brother Johannas
INITIAL and V. q. Brother Shawcross and
others OF Loyal Mount Hope Lodge Of
Central Falls.
The Lodge voted to visit Loyal Lily
Lodge Friday eve ming, September 2,when
it is expected about fifty brothers will
turn out.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-08-19

BERNE. Aug. 1o.-Fire started In 0rins
delwald, 80 miles southeast Of this city
The flrst buildings destroyed were che
railway station and the Basr Hotel Tsle-
graphic commun unication with the viIlaeo
II cut on. The last despatch received
stated that the whole village was In dnn~
ger of destruction.
A IRE in'the village Of st. Stephen, -
miles southwest Of Berne, Destroyed
nearly every house in IL. The population
Of St.sStephens 10 about 1900, and The poo-
pie have lost nearly all their possessioun,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-08-19

BERLIN, Aug. ia scientific writer n
the German Medical Weekly states that
a. early ss April there occurred . few
genuine cases of Aaiatic choloRa around
the French capital, and that II was dis-
tortion of the truth to represent them .
due to cholera nostras. The o11oiol
Reichsanaieher publishes detailed iu~
structions for the public benefit on the
best means of avoiding cholera, and ur~
ges that strict temperance 10 imperative
ride OF lime, solution Of caxbolio aoid
and other preparations are recommeado4
as disinfectants.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-08-19
News CONDENSED.

-FOUR piocKs were burned In Ks6axse4
Ill.
Platt denies the story that hs he's 49,
placated.
Milfordhavsn, Wales, felt ssvoEo
earthquake shock. -
A tannery In Winn, Me-, was Destroyed
by fire. Loss, e75,000.
Eighteen million dollars win b -
quired for the Worlds Fair.
Russia will remove all restrictions q
the expectation Of cereals.
A grand stand ct Ruxton, Eng, 0o1>
lapsed and 700 people were thrown TO ~
ground. No fatal injuries are reported
Free Entry Granted.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19.--Acting eeoros
tary Spaulding has authorised ths fEeo
entry of q bust of the Madonns wisA
pedestal, imported at Boston by Mrs NJ
A. Wilder for presentation to the txuos
tees OF the Acton Memorial Library.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-08-19
PYTHIAN SISTERHOOD.

Narragansett Assembly held very iu-
tersating business session last evening
This assembly has several candidates
under way aud will confer the rank as
soon as the weather gets little cooler.
Grand Vice Chancellor Mrs. w. b.
Laird who has been sick for some time is
improving.
Harmonic Assembly met last Monday
evening. There was no work. Miss
Neva Laird was appointed scribe.
Of Calantha Assembly and Mrs. +. G.
Green. p. G. c., of Charlotte Ward As
sembly, will represent the grand lodge Of
this State at the meeting of the supreme
lodge In Kansas City next week.
Society address cards furnished reasonable by
VIM. X. Brown, 45 Eddy street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-08-19
Es.eov. Csmpbsli Confident.

BosToE, Aug. 19.-Ex- Gov. James Il.
Campbell of Ohio, who has just returned
to New York after . brief visit to this
city, I'm an intsrview with q Journal re-
porter, expressed confidence that Cleve-
land will carry the country. He says the
victory OF the party In New York will be
the greatest I'm 40 years. He also counts
on Indiana, but ooncsdes Ohio to the
Republicans.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-08-19
THE ELKS.

Admiral Dot, the well-known lillipu-
tian and member Of the order, was mar
ried last Sunday i'm Victoria Hall on Lex
ington avenue, New York. to Miss Lottie
Swartwood. Mr.. and Mrs. j. 5. Wheeler
and Col. and Mrs. Steere Of PROVIDENCE
were among the guests.
Providence Lodge will hold its next
meeting Tuesday, Sept. 20, when one
candidate will be initiated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-08-19

The meeting next Thursday evening will
be devoted to sociability.
For some unknown reason Narragan-
sett Council had no work nor applications
for membership at its meeting last We'd
nesday evening. On next Wednesday IL
is expected that the third degree will be
given at least to twenty-five candidates.
The members of Lincoln Council had
such jolly good time on their recent
moonlight excursion, that they have do
cided to have one more, which will be-
held Tuesday evening, September Q.
Brown. As Eddy street. makes speciality Of num-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-08-19
ODD LADIES.

Good Will Sewing Circle, connected
with Packard Lodge, met with Sister
Bell on Pawtucket avenue last Tuesday
afternoon and had a very pleasant time.
Noble Lady Mrs. l.. b. Joslin of Pack
ard Lodge is spending two weeks with
friends In Putnam, Conn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-08-19
THE MIANroNoMoH.

The Great Coast Defence IronclaA In
Boston Harbor.
BOSTON, Aug. 1S.-With neither fuss
nor parade the monitor Miantonomoh,
regarded as the most powerful warship
Of the United States navy yet placed In
commission, steamed leisurely up the
harbor and came to anchor between the
two ferries. The Miantonomoh is bound
for Bath, Me-, whore she will take part
in the ceremonies attendant upon the
launching of the American ram.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-08-19
slOKLEY's APPEAL.
The New irish Chief Secretary Asks ~
Re Election.

He -EleOtton.
LONDON, Aug. ls.-John Morley, tho
newly-appointed chief secretary for IRE
land, has issued an address to the
electors Of Newcastle on-Tyne, Of whioh
he il one of the Representatives. In hie
address Mr.. Morley said that the criti.
land the principles OF self iovsrnment.
which is the secret Of the strength Of th6
British Empire. The duties assigned q
him, he adds, are especially axduous and
responsible, and he feels assured that the
electors will not choose such . momeno
to withdraw the confidence and supporo
they have accorded him for nine y8axs.
The Conservatives, 1t Il said, have dstsrs
he stands for reelection.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-08-19

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 19.-Ths Hogn
(Democratic) convention met and adopt
cd the majority report Of the platloRn
committee which endorses free and m.
limited coinage of silver; favors state
banks of issue to be fashioned somewhat
after the sub treasury plan; opposes the
issue of fictitious stocks and honda; foe'
vors an income tax and indorses the preos
ent railroad commission law. II Wun
adopted by vote OF 683 TO les.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-08-19
Indigestion.
H0RSF0RD'S Acid Phospkats.

Promotes digestion with
out injury and thereby re-
lIeves diseases caused BY
Indigestion Of the food. The
best remedy for headaoho
proceeding from q dIsorder-
ed stomach.
Trial bottle mailed on receipt Of IS cent
IN stamps. Rumford Chemical WorkA
Providence, r. l.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-08-19

NEW YORK, Aug. 19.-Ths editor Of tho
North American Review has recsived =
cable message announcing that Mr.. Glad
stone had accepted his invitetion - ex~
pound for Americana the principle of hiD
Irish policy. Mr.. Gladstone's article Wt11
appear In the October number.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-08-19

DO you want . situstions A io-cent I'D
-ertisensnt In the "Nsws" vin supply 10
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-08-19
THE ATWOOD CRAWFORD GO.

MANUFACTURERS OF SPOOIH
FOR Cotton and Linen Thread. Mschine Twisa. Truno
and sewing silk. spools Printed m ooAsR bune5
PAwTuCKET. RI
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-08-19

Brown. As Eddy street. makes a speciality Of mum.
bered tickets for fairs. etc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-08-19

Where did you get that neat society badge 4
VIM. r. Browns, i5 EDDY street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-08-19

You can obtain anything for the lodge room I,
all societies at Browns. 45 Eddy street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-08-19

The A. O. Il. OF A. know where to get . nne look
ing badge. At Browns. on Eddy street
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-12-29
Maine Enterprise-waido County People
In the West.

Hon Geo. T.. Wallace, formerly a we'll
known citizen OF Belfast, has established him
self in Aurora. Ill.,. near Chicago, and Is there
manufacturing aud putting upon the market =
proprietary medicine. Th. be II advertising
by circulars and In the four daily papers pub
li,hed in Aurora. With Il medicine having in
trinse merit, and MIR. W allace would concern
himself with none other, such we'll directed
business enterprise can hardly fail to accom-.
piish n success; and his friends. everyw here,
wish him nothing less. II Is reported that he
has associated v It'll himself. In this business.
Hon. Cassius L. Roberts, formerly Of Stockton
Springs, v no controls n number of weekly pa
pers published IN bicago and " III be an inya-
liable assistant In Introducing the medicine Ia
that city. In Il recent communication MIR.
Wallace writes, concerning his wife " no had
been for many years an invalid, a. follows:
For the last % years, my wife has had a
large goltre, or bunch, upon her neck, extend
caused an irritation OF the inside Of her throat
under the gotre, followed by severe cough
with stranglirg, similar to whooping cough.
which would continue for several weeks, or
until the irritation of the throat subsidized. the
irritation and cough returning rs often rs a
cold was incurred, She used many blood pur-
fers, washes, paints and other remedies with
out In The least reducing the size Of the goitre.
Soon after beginning the use OF Rodolt's Med
ical Discovery. in June last, the goitre began
to soften and gradually pass away, only q
small portion OF 1t on one side OF her neck re-
manning, the irritation and cough which form
eriy followed cold having wholly subsidized.
1t appears to be permanent cure"
MIR. Wallaces present address Is Ill So.
Water ST., Aurora, Ill.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-12-29

A merry Christmas and q happy New
Year to the editor and readers OF the
AMERICAN.
Our hunters have all returned from the
cunning trips. without staying many wild
beasts Of the forest
Christmas passed very quietly here. The
extremely cold weather preceding, kept
many from doing the usual Xmas shop
ping.
Schooner Harvest Home landed load of
grain and -four, Saturday. for T.. G. Abbott.
The PUBLIC library movement meets with
the approval of all In this neIghborhood
Books by the best authors and nearly all
OF the standard magazines are now at the
disposal of the public. Membership fee
for three months, twenty i've cents, three
books allowed TO be taken out by one per
son. One cent per volume, II single copies
are taken.
Dec rs
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-12-29
Resolutions.

Al communication OF Winter Hzrbor
Lodge. No. 1872, \. 4 A. 81. held In Masonic
Hall, Winter Hsrbor. Maine. Tuesday. Dec.
10, 1897, the following preamble and resolu-
lions were adopted:
Whereas, The Supreme Grsnd Master OF
the universe has seen ft 10 remove from our
midst our highly esteemed brother homer &.
Guptill, therefore, II il
Resoired. That In bis loss We realize thst
al able advocate o. the principles OF our order
has ceased from his lsbors; = true aud de-
voted brother, noble officer, n cherished
friend and companion hss met with Us IN our
lodge room for the last time that no more
viii The warm clasp OF bis hand be felt, or his
genial words be heard In the cause OF our
fraternity.
Resolred, That we extend TO bis beresved
family our sincere and heartfelt sympathy 10
this their great bereavement.
ResOlred. That u copy OF these resolution.
be spread upon the records nj the lodge, =
copy sent TO The bereaved family, and = copy
forw ard.d to the Bar Hsrbor Record and also
one to the ELLSWORTH AMERICAN for pub
licaiioA
+. X. BUNKER, Com.
Is. +. TRACY. on
TIL sMALLIpGE, Resolutions.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-12-29
Welded Mt Columbia Falls.

Aquiet but pleasant wedding took place at Co
iumbia Falls. Tuesday evening. of last week. at
the residence Of Gilbert l.. Buchanan, the con-
tracing parties being Mr.. Henry o. Staples Of
Brooklin. Me-. and Mary Emma Bucknam.
The ceremony wss performed BY Rev. Mr..
kearney in the company Of relatives and
friends. The psrlors were beautifully decors-
ted by large variety OF flowers from Moses
the florist; The bride was attired In light sat
In, cut la princesse. with orange blossoms,
bouquet Of white roses. The bridesmaid was
mis-. Grace Crandon; best man, MIR. Frank
bucknsm. both Of Columbia Falls. The pres
ents were numerous and costly. MIR. Staples
IS a representative OF the popular clothing
house. Written, Burdett 4 Co., Boston, and IL
well known In Maine. Miss Buchanan is well
known In Washington and Hancock counties
as a successful teacher. The happy couple
VIII make short trip TO Boston. New York
snd New Jersey, after which they will reside
In Bangor. Their many friends wish them
long and happy life-Bdngor Daily Ne,cs.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-12-29

VIM. J. Drummey individually and a. co-part-
ners, Z. l.. Drummey & Co., of Ellsworth.
Second meeting Of creditors appointed 10
the estate Of Z. L. Drummey & Co., Of Els
worth.
Second meeting Of creditors appointed In
the estate of Henry L. Higgins Of Eden.
In the estate Of Isaiah Lord of Brooksville,
filed for sale of notes and accounts.
In the estate Geo. E. Frost, of Eden, oath Of
debtor At second meeting.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-12-29

Died in North Hancock, Dec. 81, OF disease
Of the heart, Anna Cora, wife Of J. P. Walker,
and only daughter Of Alvin c. and Rebecca A.
Martin. Although her family had long known
Of her malady. yet they had fondly hoped that
she might be spared to them, but her heavenly
Father had wiiled otherwise. Possessed OF an
eminently social temperament, ever mindful
Of the happiness and comfort Of others, taking
delight In performing little acts OF kindness. II
was these qualities that had endeared Der to
her family and wide circle Of friends. Her
death Is sad blow 10 the husband and child
less mother. yet they bow to the will OF Him
who doeth all things well.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-12-29
Died.

- Obituary notsces beyond the Date. Name and
Age mst be paid for at the rate of ten cents a line
Ell-worth-Dec. II. Jennie May Dunbar
daughter Of Mrs Clara Beal, agei years.
Dec ., Florence Il. Moore, aged years 5
months and Il days.
Waltham-Dec, rs. Mr.. samuel Frazier aged
IS years and months
North Hancock Dec. 81, Nr-- Anna Cora wife
of John 7. Walker, aged e year,, II months and
II days.
Winter Harbor-Dec Is, Mrs. Mary 5. Pende-
ton, aged ~ years.
Green Lake Dec. Is Mrs Laura C.. wife OF
davs.
Bar Harbor-Dec. p. Frederick NJ, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Fred l.. Savage, aged year, months
and p day.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-12-29

North Aaaeork.
Messrs. H. q. Milliken. Geo. E. Norris,
Sherman Mcfarland and Melvin Milliken
have returned from So. Berwick where
they have been employed; also Willie II.
Mcfarland has returned from Sullivan
where he has been employed as engineer
on the phillips Eaton"
Miss Anna L. Norris came home Satur-
day evening from Waltham. Mass. where
she is attending school. TO spend the holt
days.
Mrs. Annie g.. wife Of John p. Walker,
died on the 2lst inst she was q very
estin,able lady and will be greatly missed
merry Christmas to the editor and
AMERICAN. SUMAC
Dec 26
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-12-29

Misses Lille Small and Sybil Small left
for Providence. K. l.. last Wednesday.
Sybll will attend school and Lille will looh
for work.
Walter Good cut his foot last Tu-sda '
and does considerable practising on bis
violin In consequence.
Capt Joe Strout brought his vessel to
the wharf last Saturday and discharged
freight Ii is quite risky at this season
when you are likely to be frozen 10 solid
during the night.
Harry Guptill returned from Lubec las,
Friday. He has been at work there during
the past few months.
There will he q Christmas concert In the
church.
D..r