davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-02

were not only a rchen.e for tsmporl1ing
but that the atrocities that Lave Lcea and
are now being committed were done with
the sanction OF government II not by its
actual direction. But the picayuno side
issue OF British gunboat turned back
from the DaTdanelles has created more OF
public sentiment and Indignation thsn
all the numbering, loeting and forocity
of months past
There Is daily new evidence that what
is going on today in the Armcn ian viii
lagos is premeditated work of extermi-
nation. No breaking loose of outlawed
Kurds, no looting Wy Irresponsible bands
of Turkish soldiers, no local conflicts be-
tween Christian and Iohammedan can
longer be pointed to as explanation OF
the so-called Outbreaks" in Armenia.
Kurds, troops, people, ministers, the Sui
tan himself are evidently enough pursu-
ing policy Of common favor, the system
otic determination of the Christians, de-
signed to punish them for their faith and
annul their political and religious infiu-
ence. TO this end ten thousand persons
were masCacred between November IS and
25, according to the later confirmed re-
ports that came to us on Thanksgiving
Day. The number robbed, kidnapped
and rendered homeless during this period
was probably not less than 200, 900.
Whole villages were wiped out, sizable
towns were rendered uninhabitable ex-
cept for the Turks.
The dreadful figures may not be dis.
counted. The responsibility may be di-
rectly placed. The object, to make of
Armenia u solitude, is plain. To offer
fulfillment of the pledge OF peace and of
reform may perhaps be the next step. 1t
will be but mockery once the awful
work has been accomplished. Then we
shall hear that another diplomatic "inci-
dent" is closed and the affairs OF Turkey
viii proceed as usual under the quasi
surveillance of the Christian powers, no
one of whom has dares to take step
when action was demanded In the inter-
ests of humanity.
In European diplomacy humanity is q
factor of only small consequence, more
is the shame.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-02

THE income tax was the device OF the
Democratic Administration FOR ias
up the deficiency assured by the Demo
cratic tariff act. But the income tax
scheme was killed. The cenciency re-
mains Some new plan must be adopted
to make up the deficiency. And that is
no difficult job.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-02
BER4Lp,s LITERARY CONTEST.

BER4LD,S LITERARY CONTEST.
About ore year ago the Now York
Herald chung up' money prizes amount
ing to the splendid total OF Si9 9OOo
for the best productions by an American
writer Of % a novel, (2)) a novelette,, (S)
a short story, (4) an epic roem.
The liberal incentive thus furnished to
authorship by this great newspaper
brought to judgment the manuscript of
nearly thousand epics, between two and
three thousand short stories, more than a
thousand novelties and about thousand
novels. The winners OF the competition
were Mr.. JULIAN HAWTHORNE, who cap
tured the first prize, slo, o0O for the best
novel; Rev. W. c. BLAKEMAN, second
prize, s2OOO Mrs. BOND VALENTINE
THOMAS third prize, $1,000; Miss MOLLY
ELLIOT sEAwELI, novelette, prize, $4,000;
Mr.. EDGAR FAwcETT, short story prize.
$1,000; and an unknown won the epic
poem prize OF $1,000.
The result is that three we'll known
writers, two that are not at al known
beyond very limited circle and one
whose identity is yet TO classify him win
the prizes. The methods for he conduct
OF the competition were absolutely fair,
and so successfully were identities con-
cealed that The Herald tells US that only
with some difficulty were the names OF
discovered, while the author OF the epic
poem is not even yet known. In the
case OF Mr.. FAwcETT and Miss SEAwELL
American readers generally would
be quite willing to concede than none OF
our known story writers would have had
a better chance than they to earn prizes
in the work that invited their competi-
tion. And as for Mr.. HAWTHORNE,
while he would have hardly been selected
as our first American novelist. and while
the winning OF the big prize does not
demonstrate that he is, it may te con-
ceded that Mr.. HAWTHORNE is a capable
writer whose work has been reduced to
tho ordinary more because he has ground
out so much up to very recent years than
because he is not really talented. a
word, JULIAN HAWTHORNE has given
ample evidence OF possis$c"greatness and
it is not unlikely that the inspiration OF
that 900 prize and the taking of plenty
of time in the workmanship may have
given us really great American novel
as well as prize winner. In word, It is
not unlikely that Mr.. HAWTHORNE has
done his talent justice.
The Herald pronounces its prize epic
poem, abraham Lincoln" athoroughIy
satisfying production and evidently the
work OF true poet and a trained pen.
We await with interest the discovery OF
the authorship, and venture to prophecy
that, while the prize offered for the epic
is inconsiderable by contrast with the
prizes for the novel, the poem may
outlive all the other work that the com
petition has secured. II certainly will, IL
1t is truly great poem.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-02

OUR sister cities, Woonsocket and Central
Falls, hold elections today We are a lit
tie ehary OF prophesying by reason of a
recent little circumstance, but we miss
our guess II Republication and good
government are not endorsed by the oiti-
zensbip OF toth these municipalities.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-02

WHEN we glanced over the columns OF
our always interesting contemporary, The
Providence Sunday Journal, and found
therein no communication from our
esteemed fe:low-citizen, Mr. HENRY c.
CLARK, we felt a new ana keen regret
that the war was over.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-02
ONLY ONE DEATH.
The Annual Memorial Service Of the
Elks.

The Providence Lodge of Elks held its
annual memorial service, called the
"Lodge of Sorrow, last evening, in men,
ory of the late william III. Low, whose
death was the only one TO occur during
the past year. Exalted Ruler William A.
Phillips was in charge assisted by Lead
ing knight Lloyd ID. Pike, Loyal Knight
Frank King, Lecturing Knight II. 4.
Cate and Secretary Frank A. Page. There
was excellent music, in addition to the
ritual ceremonies, and Exalted Ruler
Phillips gave q brief eulogy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-02
COOP afternoon, Tiily.four,h Con
gressi

Joseph Nonks fell in TT at the corner
Of spruce aud Acorn stree tt3;AJ ycsttr-
dny aftei noon, Ind his head struck
acainst the rut1s, one. lie was picked
up unconscious ana taken 10 he Rhode
lland Hospithl. whore ii was foCnd that
he had a dangerous scalp wound. Tie re-
mained unconscious until about neon
today, when lie rallied, and IL IL thought
that ho wili recover.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-02

IF ever capital punishment is justified
It certainly Is in the case OF the unspcak-
able HOLMES. II is a satisfaciio that
no prolonged new trial will delay the in
evitable execution.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-02

The third term talk simply indicates
the eire straits the Democratic party has
driven Itself TO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-02

~The moving finger writes, and having writ,
Moves on. nor all his piety nor wit
Can lure IL back 10 cancel half a line,
Nor all his tears wash out word of It,"
-Babylonian Writing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-02

Ctr it short, Mr. President! Actions
sreak louccr than words.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-02
All, me! Armenia!

HAVING become tired of killing ipsur-
riors nre now annihilating his army.
The morning call., 1895-01-27

BUT WERE DRIVEN FROM THE TUG.

NEW LONDON, Conn.,, Jan. 26-The ocean
tug Sea King, of Philadelphia, from New
York to Providence, with five coal-laden
barges, put into this port late this morn
ing and reported the loss of her entire tow
and the consequent deaths of thirteen per
sons, including three women and two chill
dren. The drowned are:
From the barge Crocus-Captain Frank
Hoffman, his wife and daughter, and a
deckhapd named Hermac, all of South
Amboy.
From the Albert Mo-Captain Henry
Tucker of South Amboy and Deckhand
Charles Carney of Providence.
From the barge Fadingee-The captain,
his wife and daughter, one deckhand,
names unknown, all supposed to be of
South Amboy.
From the barge American Eagle-Captain
Hartshorn and wife, one deckhand, name
unknown.
Captain w. F. Umpsted of Philadelphia,
who was in charge of the tug, tells this
story:
''We left Wednesday afternoon with five
barges in tow. Race Rock light was passed
Friday afternoon about o'clock with the
weather good and everything favorable for
a good run. Just before midnight a stiff
breeze sprung up from the east and
soon blew up strong southeast gale.
The blow was accompanied by binding
snow gusts, and at 8 o'clock this morning
the tow began pulling and hauling in a
way that indicated trouble.
Cali hands had gathered aft in order to
do something to avert the threatened
catastrophe, but when the three stern
barges broke away and began to founder
we watched them for about half an hour,
all the time struggling to save the tug and
the two remaining barges from destruc-
ton.
''Then the three barges went down. At
6 o'clock the two re eaassfslg barges found
cred and the hawsers from them TO the tug
had to be cut. At great risk the tug was
put about and after repeated efforts lines
were got to men who through the binding
snow could be seen on the barge Nulty,
which still foated. They jumped over
board and were pulled aboard the Sea King
fearfully exhausted.
1.-THE tug unsuccessfully searched for the
others and it was necessary to run for port
to save the tug from the increasing storm.
None of the tugs crew has hope that any
on the barges besides the Hellican and
Purrich survived" )"
The morning call., 1895-01-27
OUT OF o1NEY,S HANDS.

Boatner DereIops NetU Scheme to
Manage the Roads.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.-Representative
Mcguire and Boatner have agreed upon
plan of campaign, and their measure will
probably be supported by all of the oppo-
nents of Reilly's bill. Boatner's substitute
will provide for board of liquidation to
be appointed by the President, to consist
of three members, two of whom shall re-
side west of the Missouri River. They
shall have salary of $4,000 and contin-
gent expenses, and are authorized.to en-
ploy counsel. They shall consider the
question of the applicability of the sinking
The morning call., 1895-01-27
THE ARMY OF MEXICO.
1t VIII GiUc Good account of Itself IN
All Arms.

1t VIII Giuc Good account of Itself in
All Arms.
Alluding to the impending war between
Mexico and Guatemala an evening con-
temporary remarks that Mexico, like
China, has no equipments for war, while
Guatemala, like Japan, is far better pre-
pared for fighting than her big antag-
onist."
Guatemala has had number of revolu-
tions and wars with her Central American
neighbors of late years. The fighting has
been done by the few thousand regular
troops maintained by the little republic,
re-enforced by hastily raised leyies. The
effect has been to accustom considerable
element of the population to the use of
arms and to military exercises but there is
no large and thoroughly organized army in
Guatemala.
During his several terms of Office Presi-
dent Diaz has created an army in Mexico
1t has been prominent factor in preserv-
ing the domestic peace that has character
lied his administration. Its strength, and
The morning call., 1895-01-27
GIGANTIC LAND GRANTS.
Nine Members of the Committee Sign a
Minority Report.

Nine Members of the Committee Sign a
Minority Report.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-Nine members OF
the Public Land Committee of the House
have signed minority report in opposi-
ton to the resolution reported yesterday
by Lacy from the same committee respect
ing the suspension of the approval of the
selection of the various lands by land grant
railroad companies.
The minority opposes the resolution in
view of the communications from the Int
rior Department, which show, among
other things, that the decision of the ques
ton of mineral or no mineral character OF
the land is not left to the agents of the
railroad companies, and the chances ot
making mistakes in that regard are less
ened.
There have been grants to the different
railroad companies, approximately 1885,.
600, 900, and of this number there have
been patented about 5O,Oo0,OOO, leaving
83 600, 600 acres to be adjusted.
The minority recommends that the Sec
retary of the Interior be requested to in
form the House by land districts how
much land has been patented to land
grant companies since May 26, 1894, anc
the examination made to determine it
character; also that he suspend action or
The morning call., 1895-01-27
CAMINETTI CAN HAVE 1T,
Bat He Prefers That Magee Secure the
District Attorneyship.

But He Prefers That Magee Secure the
District Attorneyship.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.-It is practically
settled that Representative Caminetti can
have the district attorneyship if he wants
it. One of Foote'S supporters saw Attor-
ney-General Olney to-day and urged Foote's
appointment. Olney said, II will appoint
Caminetti if he will accept"
Senator White said to the CALL corre-
spondent tonight: "The Second (Cami-
netti's) District has not had its fair share
of appointments. OF the two men men
toned for the place from this district will
say that in my belief Caminetti could get
the appointment if he would give his con-
sent, but he is loyal to his partner, Magee.
If Caminetti will not consent to allow his
name to be presented the appointment will
go to some other district"
White, since becoming convinced that
Magee could not be appointed, has been
trying to improve Caminetti's chances, and
has succeeded so far that the matter rests
with Caminetti.
Representative Geary said to the CALL
correspondent tonight: "You may say,
upon my authority, that Caminetti can
have the place if he will take it. 1 know
this to be fact"
Caminetti said: ''I am for Magee. Yes
terday presented personal letter to Mr..
Olney, recommending his appointment,
and will not consent to be candidate
while my partner is in the race"
The morning call., 1895-01-27
CalifornianS in Congress
Stand Together.
OUT OF MIR. OLNEY'S HANDS.
BOatner Develops a New Scheme Of
Management.
BRICE OPPOSED TO FORECLOSURE.
Next Week Will See the Battle for the
Pacific Coast Fought Out at
Washington.
BRICE OPPOSED TO FORECLOSURE

WASHINGTON, D. c., January 26, 1897
San
interviewed
White California find thats
delegation is unanimous against Reilys reundng bill
White against
will devote eight hours week speaking
against
talking DEATH"
Mr. eary although naturally dgrunt his defeat for
election inclined attribute ingratitude of California
member of the California delegation"
Judge Mcguire certainly saying
that will extension"
Mr.. Cannon 81 will vote against it."
working thinks
no of beating it.
pass, said "Of
against
Loud Bowers both declared that they would
platform CARLTON.
The morning call., 1895-01-27

he favors peace not because of a personal
motive, but because he considers as a calam-
ity war between two nations of the same
race and civilization, having the same in
terests and the same destinies in this hem
isphere, and because on general principles
he is against the use of force to settle in
ternational disputes.
Mexico never thought to make war on
Guatemalan territory or to take advan-
tage of her weakness.
In 1881, while Mr.. Blaine was Secretary
of State, the Government of the United
States interfered in favor of Guatemala
in her boundary dispute with Mex
leo, but the interference instead
of assisting to the settlement of
the question, only increased considerably
the difficulties of the case, and, as Mr..
Morgan, the United States Minister at
the City of Mexico, reported to Mr..
Blaine, it developed some feeling among
the people of Mexico, and he therefore
advised "that unless the United States was
prepared TO announce to the Mexican Gov
eminent that it viii actively, if necessary,
preserve the peace, it would be the part OF
wisdom OH our side to leave the matter as
it is"
When Yice-President Arthur became
President of the United States and Mr..
Frelinghuysen Secretary OF State, they
reversed Mr. Blaines policy and expressed
to Guatemala that the United States
Government being equally friendly to both
Governments would not take the part of
one as against the other, and that there
fore they would not interfere in their dis
pute unless both countries should ask for
it. When the President OF Guatemala
came to Washington, and when he became
satisfied that he could not have the
active assistance of the United States
in her dispute with Mexico, he signed
in New York, August II, 1882, treaty
with Senior Romero, in which he recognized
that Chiapas, which was the disputed ter
ritory, lawfully belonged to Mexico, and
agreed that formal boundary treaty
should be signed at the City of Mexico.
It was stipulated in the New York agree
ment that the boundary between the two
countries should be the one then recog-
nized by both, with such alterations to have
natural boundaries of parallels of latitude as
both Governments should agree upon, and
in case they disagreed about the line then
recognized by both parties in certain To-
cality in specific case, they should ask
the President of the United States to de-
eide their differences as arbitrator.
The line was fixed in the treaty of Sep
tember 81, 1882, by the mutual agreement
of both interested parties and, therefore,
there was no occasion to ask the
good Offices of the President of
the United States, and the stipulation
of the New York agreement bearing on the
subject came to an end, as it was not in
tended by the agreement that all future
differences regarding boundaries between
the two countries should be submitted to
the arbitration of this Government.
Senior Romero says, notwithstanding the
news received showed serious aspect, he
The morning call., 1895-01-27
GOLD REsERTE GOES DOWN.
Democratic Leaders Favor Another Big
Bond Issue.

Bond Issue.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.-The amount of
gold withdrawn to-day at New York was
$50, 900, which reduces the gold reserve to
$56, ,O69,995.
The President, Secretary Carlisle and the
Attorney General had long conference at
the White House to-day, at which the
financial situation, it is said, was discussed
in all its phases. Secretary Carlisle went
to the White House as early as 9:30 o'clock
this morning, and was soon joined by Mr..
Olney.
1t is not known what, if anything, was
decided upon, but it is believed that early
in the coming week the administration
men in Congress will make an authorita-
tive proposition to the silver men looking
to the passage of bill providing for the
issue of 100000 in per cent bonds
coupled with some silver legislation.
Friends of the administration argue it
would be wise for the silver men to accept
any fair and liberal offer, as in case they
refuse, any silver legislation during the
next two years would be out of the ques-
ton.
The morning call., 1895-01-27

writ in the application of Joseph Loader
for mandamus to compel the Brooklyn
Heights Railroad Company to run cars on
its lines for the accommodation of the
travelling public. The alternative writ
gives the railroad company an option to
run cars according to the demands of the
complainant or to show cause for not
doing so. This allows the defendants
twenty days to file an answer.
The police raided Odd Fellows Hall,
headquarters of the strikers, during the
night. Four hundred men are scattered in
all directions. AT a meeting of the strikers
committee of seven was appointed to
secure lawyer and take the matter OF
raids upon their headquarters into court.
The morning call., 1895-01-27

It is stated that the Government is now
studying the treaty of 1882 which Guate-
mala ignores. Article in the treaty
calls for arbitration. 1t is rumored
that Mexico will not arbitrate. The
feeling is general here among the
Americans that Mexico's case is right and
that she has justice on her side, also that
all through the controversy President Diaz
and the Mexican Government acted kindly
and have been very lenient with Guate-
mala. 1t looks as if Guatemala was trying
to gain more time to organize the fedora
ton OF Central American republics.
The morning call., 1895-01-27
International Piqeom- nootino.

MONTE CARLO, Jan. 26.-The international
pigeon-shooting contest has been continued
here. In the Prix d,Appolon handicap
there were SO entries. The total stakes,
amounting to 1000 francs, were divided be-
tween Fred Hoey, Harrison and Riva,
each making clean score, birds with 8
shots. In the 20-franc pool Gervais, Rob-
erts and Denny stood first, second and
third respectively.
The morning call., 1895-01-27
KNOCKED oUr BY KID GARDNER
Jimmy Ecdns Succ~nbs IN Three
Round Contest.

KANSAS Cry, Jan. 26.--Five miles out in
the country tonight before 1O0local sports,
Oscar Gardner, the Omaha Kid, and Jimmy
Evans, a local lightweight, fought three
fierce rounds for small purse and gate
receipts. The Kid knocked Evans out
with a highlander in the jaw, after
Furnishing him badly. Gardner had it all
his way and was none the worse for the
tussel. Evans, who is an old-time fighter,
and who has in his time had a record in
England and through the United States,
was exceedingly crestfallen at his defeat
and declared it would be his last attempt
in the ring.
The morning call., 1895-01-27
WAR ON THE REILLY REFUNDING BILL.

De Giers was to all intents and purposes
the sole guardian of the foreign affairs of
Russia. In April, 1882, on the retirement
of Prince Gortchakoff, he was advanced to
the post of Minister of Foreign Affairs.
AS such he paid visits to Prince Bis
marck and attended the Czar at his
interviews with the German and the Aus
trian Emperors. NJ. de Giers was married
to the Princess Katakuzene, who is the
niece of Prince Gortchakoff.
The morning call., 1895-01-27
CANADIAN CoNFEDEBATIoN.
1t Is Under Discussion by a Government
CdMcas.

IL Is UhdeT DtSchSStOft by q GOcer1tne1tt
Caucus.
ST. JOINS, N. F., Jan. 26.--The question
of confederation is under discussion by a
Government caucus. The party is divided
ON the subject, butithose opposing confed-
Grafton are in the minority. The Govern
ment is keeping its proposals very quiet,
but it is understood that they are arranging
for the reception of delegation at Ottawa
shortly. They will have elections before
announcing their plans, fearing the result
of avowing their support of confederation
in some of the districts. The opposition
threaten to oppose the candidature OF
Whiteway in the Harbor Grace District.
The morning call., 1895-01-27
VIOLENCE OF STRIKERS.
Scenes of Great Disorder Along tn,
Brookly1s TroUey Roads.

Scenes of Great Disorder Along the
Brooklyn Trolley Roads.
BROOKLYN, Jan. 26.-Violence and dis
order continues to-day. With 1900 police
men, 1000 specials, 800 or more Pinkertons
and 1000 State troops on duty, the mobs
continue their terrorizing work.
Many mobs are led by men who have no
real interest in the strike except that they
sympathize with the strikers.
At 8 o'clock to-day not single Green
Point or Myrtle-avenue car has been run
through. The cross-town cars are also
laid up.
Judge Gaynor has issued an alternate
The morning call., 1895-01-27
oUTsrAYING HIS WELCOME.
The Moorish Government I1acensed at a
British Minister.

MADRID, Jan. 26.-The Correspondence
de Espana publishes dispatch from Tan
gier stating that the Moorish Government
has become .incensed at the long stay OF
the British Minister at Fez, and at the per-
sistence with which Ernest Satow, the
British Minister, has urged his claims. 1t
has been intimated to him that the term
of his visit to the capital has, according tc
Moorish etiquette, expired. There is nc
official confirmation of this news.