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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-11
CHAPLAINS PRAYER.
Was Greeted With Applause In
National House Today.
1t Had Reference To The Liquor Res
olution Passed Yesterday.

WASHINGTON, Dsc. II. The House yes
terday passed resolution prohibiting
sale OF liquor in Capitol and today at the
opening OF the session, Rev. Mr.. Cow
den, the blind chaplain referred in his
invocation TO that fact. "We thank
Thee, on Lord, "said he "thst the House
Is no longer responsible for tho liouo
t'nfllc within The halls of The national
Capitol. Grant, VIC pray that the bill
passed here yestodray will go through the
regular channels and speedily become a
law, never again to DO repealed in tho
history Of our nation"
The conclusion of the prayer was
greeted vita an unusual demonstration.
Half hundred members applauded Wig
or1usly, but Speaker Reed promptly sup
pressed tho outbursi.
Un motion OF Mr.. Dinlgey, thief floor
Ieaoer,it was agreed that when the House
adjourned today II be to meet on Mon
day.
The joint resolution extending unit;
the close a. this session the time in
which the joint commission for the In
veslisftion Of the suhisct OF the rebate
OF tho tex on alcohol used IN manufac-
tur,s or in thu arts may report, was a
adopted. This peing Friday the House
thea on motion OF Mr.. Mcmillan Demo
crnt, Team. went into COMMITTEES for the
whole for the consideration OF bills on
the private calendar.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-11
ALL WERE DROWNED.
The Salier Went Down With 210
Passengers on Board.
Besides This She Had n Crew Of 90
Men Who Were All Lost.

LONDON. Dec. IA special dispatch
from Berlin says that the North German
Lloyd steamer Snllier was wrecked on the
mig hit OF December z. four miles north of
Villugarois spain, and two and ope-hnif
miles from land. The dispatch further
Immediately as parts OF tho steamer have
elresdy neen washed ashore. She had
on board 21o passenger mostly steersge
aud a crew of 65 men. All on board were
drowned.
A despatch from Lloyds agent at Coru-
ns says that 3S1 persons lost their lives
BY tho wreck OF TIE Saiier.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-11
Rejoicing at Madrid.

MADRID, Dec. II. There is no abats-
ment in the manifestations of Joy at the
reported death of Antonio Maceo. The
queen regent received an ovation at the
opera house last evening. Her Majesty
sent nfaido-de-camp to congratulate the
wife of Major Cirsjeids. the officer who
commanded the spanish troops III the en-
gagemsnt withInsureents nesrPunta Brava
during which the Cuban leader met bis
death and Frederick Gomez, the son of
Maxine Gomez, committed suicide rather
than abandon the hody OF bis chief.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-11
Mr.. Ham Wants Instruction.

Deputy sheriff Ham bas asked the Ap-
pellste Court for instructions concerning
the carrying ont OF the decree OF the
court in regard to the flodges-M -Moter con-
trover,y. Ore of the tnings tho deputy
wants to know is whether ne will begin
the work OF doing away with tho tiespass
by taking down the bricks at the top OF
the wall or Will just cnisel on the part OF
the wall of the Hodges building that 10
on the land OF the Molters.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-11
CAME AFTER HIM.
Fall River Authorities Think They
Have Captured n Horse Thief

Just before IL o'clock last night the
Bristol police were notified that. . horse
thief with his stolen property had Left
Fall River and was on his way towards
Providence. About 20 minutes later .
man drove into Bristol and put up at the
hotel saying that he would wait an hour
or two to give his horse an opportunity
to rest. The animal ives covered with
lstber and had evidently been driven
very hard. yst
The police were at once noti5ed snu.
after questioning the man and sxamin-
ing the turnout, placed him under srrsst.
The Fall River officers were then notified
and they took him back to that city az 2
o'clock this morning. They stated that
the mans name was Manning, although
they were unwilling to give sny frrthrr
particulars about the stealing with which
he was charged. W.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-11
Searching for The Hermit.

BosroN. Dec. 1.-THE police OF Divi-
sion I srs scare hing for James Daily, the
old North End hermit who was examined
esterdsy as TO the condition ot his men
tai faculiics. tie was examined by Dr.
Jellyfnd pronounced stuc whercupon ne
was discharged. IN tho meantime n
search of his Gclspidstsd rooms brought
forth three bans hooks when show that
tho man has yl,S757i io his credit. Az
the old msn ola not return to tis room
after his discharge the bco<s were handed
to Captain Cain. who Immediately started
search for Daily.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-11
BentWick Terribly Injured
by Dynamite.
Was in a Sewer Trench When
Explosion Occurred.
A Fellow Laborer Will Lose the
Sight of One of His Eyes.

ROCHESTER,, n. Y, Dec. II. BY the
premature explosion OF a stick OF dyua-
mite yesterday In a ditch on Ellison
street, where a sewer is being constructed,
Albert Bentwick had both eyes blown
out, his skull fractured and O piece OF
wood two inches long driven into his
brain. He will probably die. Fritz
Dahahes will lose the sight of one eye
and was considers bly, bruised about the
head and body, but will recover.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-11
Her Death Accidental.

BosToY, Dec. 1l.-Elizabeth o. Brown,
domestic employed In ID orchester, was
found dead 10 her bed this ..morning
with the gas turned on In full. The
ssphyxistion 10 thought TO have been
accidental
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-11
Says He Was Held Up.

Late last evening Paul Landy. who LIKES
Mt loil Eddy street, called at the Plain street
police station andTeported that ON the sven.
ing of December y, at iisD o'clock he was
held up 10y two men on Thurler's avenue.
The police take the report with quite large
grain ~ allowance. n Mr.. l.andy they claim.
was seen 10y % patroman ten minu'es later
than when the alleged hold up" is said 60
have occurred. and at that time made no
complaint, Ar. Landy was not injured nor
was anything taken from him
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-11
THE RAJAH LOST.
'CapsiZed In a Gale At Entrance of
Bristol Channel.
Nineteen OF tho Crew Drowned-Two
Survivors Brought Into Port.

SWANSEA, Wales, Dec. The British
ship Spring well, Captain :Kinmsn, from
Liverpool, on December o., for Calves
ton has arrived here wit h two survivors
OF the German ship Rajah OF Bremen
which left Cardiff on Wednesday last for
HoDeEonR and capsized in gale near
tol channel. Niue teen OF the Rsjah's
crew were drown.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-11
oCopcros.in Session.

Royal Blue Line personally conducted eight
day tours To Philadelphia Washington ana
Mount Vernon; S2i covers every expense.
Riggs House. Ebbtt House or willards used
while In Washington. Stop-over privileges.
Leave Boston O y. m, Dec. %, Jan. IL, Feb.
10, March 2 inauguration, and other tonrs
later For itinerary, address A. J. Simmons
N. E A.. 2ll Washington street, Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-11
A Strike Threatened.

PITrsBURo, Pa, Dec. 11.-when the
joint committee Of railroad cosl opera
tors and miners met this morning the
scaie committee appointed yesterday re-
ported that they wero unsble TO agree.
An exciting uiscu si followed and the
committee was discharged. ~ settle
ment is.not effected there will DC gen.
eral strike in this district.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-11
Jury Empanelled and Grim
inal Case Tried.
Cunningham Sentenced to
Death for all Assault.
A Remarkable Case Of the Sum-
mary Dispensing of Justice.

ALBANY, Ca, Dec. l1.-Frankie Cum
ming ham, a negro charged with ssssu ult-
ing Miss Camp, q white girl, December 3,
reached hero yesterday under escort of
the Macon militia. The court house was
guarded with troops. Within 20 min
utes q jury was empsnelied. Inc evidence
closed in 15 minutes. The jury returned
a verdict of guilty ana Judge Spence sell
fenced Cunningham to be hanged jan
uary /. The trial occupied one hour.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-11
Died From Heart Failure.

sALKsf, Mass, Dec. i1.-join n. Hib-
bard, q travelling salesman OF this city
was taken sudoeniy IN on train to Bev-
erley early this morning. lie was taken
on OF Beverley ana died before doctor
arrived. Heart failure resulting from
running to catch the train wss The cause
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-11
A Beautiful Souvenir for the Holiday
Trade.

Beginning Saturday next, we shall give 70
each customer purchasing 10 the value OF 85c.
OF moro an Imported Panel, the retail price
Of which Is Coo.
FRASER BROTHERS COMPANY,
Teas, Coffces and Baking Powder.
M weybosset street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-11
A National Bank Suspends.

Nrsr SUPERIOR, Wis, Dec. 1.-THE
Natioaa' 3ank of Commerce Of Duluth,
failed to open for pcsiness this morning.
A ro,ico posted or the doors stated that
owing to inability 10 make any money
in the business the directors bad decided
60 suspend.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-11
Alleged Biglmist Held.

NEW YORK., ID C. H. Arthur Wesley
CamI bail. who formerly lived IN Boston
where he msrried Miss Ella FaIier of l39
Dnr mouth street. and who II accused II
being tho Eusbrnd % i've women, was
com ritted to tho tombs b. Recorder
Goi TODAY Without bsil. Miss Fuller was
the fourth woman TO marry Campbell ac-
cIroing to the charges preferred against
him
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-11
Five Cents Their Booty.

The fish market of Charles T.. Collins S4l
Atwcll's avenue, was hiolsen into last night
All the robbers succeeded in getting was a s.
cent piece. They lr ke open door In the
rear OF the shop, and Il is presumed the job
was done by Che gang a young mon who en-
tc-ct the places q Janus Wallace, Dcn' IL
ColllH--aad-e others on the avenue within n
short timo.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-11

Are always charming gift. AIR. ocIscl.
wstch and Clock Reparer. 30 Westminster
street. up one flight, has large assortment
for Christma' trade and invites an inspection
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-11
HOBOES AND HIGHWAYMEN.


Car at Poughkeepsie.
= PouaKEEPsIE, n. ", Dec. ia
party Of hoboes and four highwaymcn had
an encounter In q freight car of the New
York Central road, which was stalled
near this city last night when. one Of the
tramps was shot. The highwaymsn were
subsequently surprised near Espsun by a
posse of officers. Some shots were ex-
changed and John kearney was shot
through the thigh. Kearney. Henry APP
pleton Of 81. Louis and Charles Sanford
were arrested ard are now in Jail charged
with assault with intent to Kill and high
way robbery. The tramp who was shot,
was william Peacock. He was taken to
Vassar Hospital.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-11
Take Our Advice

And don't wait too long before selecting
your Christmas presents. Our stock of Mems
Fine Furnishings is now complete and con-
tains many very proper and acceptable pres
ents for gentlemen. We invite AN early in
spection.
o. T.. LEAVENS & co.
~ Westminster street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-11
II Denies That Cuban Leader
Has Been Killed.
A Dispatch From Paris Gives the
Same Information.
Rejoicing In Madrid Over Report Of
insurgent Leaders Death,

NEW YORK, Dec. 11.-Delegste Thomas
Estrada Palma, when asked ycstsr-
day whether the additional In formation
regarding General Maceo's death had in
any way influenced his former opinion sr
10 the veracity of the news, said, "Not
in the least. = cannot accept tho reports
20 far pu bl1shed 40 conclusive evidence
OF General Maceo's death. / have received
via Key West this cable despatch from
my agent in Havana: Maceo passed
Trocha, December 4. Report OF his death
absolutely false. You may contradict IL
on my responsibility" ~
Delegate Palma was asked what effect
the death of General Maceo would have
upon the revolution. He said; "If the
report Of General Maceo's death snouid
prove true, the loss would be indeed
mourned by every true Cuoan heart. for
Maceo is great patrios and one OF our
ablsst generals. 1 think any nation IN the
world would feel proud. a. We Co bans do,
of possessing sucn q remarkable character
az Antonio Maceo. He is reg aarded by the
Cubans % the personincstion of the
highest patriotism. History will. no
doubt, place him among the great mill
itary commanders.
"But his death woulu not seriously In
jure our cause. Our hopes of triumph
are not based upon any one general, bet
on the justice of our cause. During the
carly part Of our ten years war We lost
such great men az Carlos Manuel, De
Cespedes and Ignacio Agram onts, but the
revolution went on with renewed vigor for
many years after their death.
SIN this revolution Jose Marti, who
was the heart and soul of the present
movement was killed at the outset.
Other good leaders have fallen after MIN,
but the struggle has been kept up, spd
will still 60 on though many Of our man
fall M
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-11
SAYS Niaceo Is Alive.

PARIS, Dec. 1l.-Senor Betanoss tho
representative OF the Cuban insurgents IN
this city, states that he iearns from 90
authoritative source that Antonio Macso
In alive t#N
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-11

CRrATE the iupIession OF
slrerg h aid ~ snundness.
People a. least feel that those who
kesr their nan CO before tho pubic
by usine ThE NEWS are solid and .
substantial
Tombstone prospector., 1896-09-10

pr. Prices Cream Baking Powder Worlds Pair Highest Awa,d.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-09-10

FoR my part l do not ask any inter- ference on the part of the government except to undo the wrong it has done. do not ask that money be made out of nothing. I do net ask for the pHos- perity to be born of paper. but do ask for the renonetizs:;sn of silver. Silver was demonetizsd by fracd. It was an imposition upon every man; . fraud upon every honeei debtor ;a the United States. IL assassinated labor. It was done in the interest of avarice and greed, and should be undons by honest men.-Robers G. Ingersol in 1882. --
Tombstone prospector., 1896-09-10

The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune says ali the Ohio hotels are now put ting up in their bedrooms the sign : "3uests will be charged for all furni- ture broken during the discussion ot the silyer question"
Tombstone prospector., 1896-09-10

The towns in Arizona are showing commsndabls devotion to the silver cause in contributing their iistle mite raised by popular subscription to the campaign fund.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-09-10
MILL FOR SALE

A ,en-ssamp mill cosrLETE. pans. set ,3ers. an asitator. two Is-foot revolving concen. sraiors. I6x56 Coris engine. two boilers. all in Food vorking order. Building nearly new Can be moved as its close to railroad Must he ,o,o. and can be boaRhs. for ss.ooo cash
 Ads8 EssSEcTcc cAece. Tomhsaone Al
Tombstone prospector., 1896-09-10
Notice to Creditors.

.a :he Probate Court of thu. County of Cochise. Territory of Arizona ESTATE OF JANE L. BERRY, deceased. Notice is hereby given by the undersiged ad- ministra,or of the estate of Jane L. Berry. de- ceased. to the creditors of and all persons hav- ing claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them. with the necessary vouchers, within four months after the first publication of this notice. D the administrator. at Wilcox, in the oountyof Cochise-
 WILLIAM NJ RIGGS. Administrator of the estate of Jane L. Berry, deceased
 Dated July I4th. I8e6
Tombstone prospector., 1896-09-10
UYDER WHICH FLAG:

aW- are unalt-rsbiyl We are opposed to the single opposed 10 . gold standard We de. ure calculate mand the immediate our currency restoration of the free the credit ol and unlimited coinageity. We ar of gold and silver at opposed 10 the present legal ratio coinage of $ of I6 to I. without wait by iniernatic ing for the aid or con ment with sent or of any other na- commetciai ton. We demsn d that ithe world. ,he stand ard silver dol pledge ou lar shah be a full lega'lpromose, ani tender, equally withIagreement gold. for all debts. pub tained. tn lic or private, and weIgold stands favor such legislation preserved = as will prevent the de- 'atforn, St. monetizafion of anylIs, 1890. kind of legal tender
 money by private con-
 tract. Denocratic
 platform. Chicago.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-03
A BIT OF HISTORY.

Tho dispatches for few days past
which have referred to tho possibility az
IN understanding between Russia and
the United States Of an offensive and
defensive alliance nature take US back
almost to ancient history--the days Of
our civil war.
When the Federal government feared
the recognition Of the South by England
and France Secretary Seward was shrcwd
enough to enlist the aid Fl Inc car. who
was not interested in the Western hem.
isphcre other than IN Alaekn. which
Seward virtually promised IN buy at =
big figure when the United States got DOT
of their difficulties. At that time Russia
was the only frst-class power not cSi,s-
cially interested in affairs cve- .seFe sui
was the one power Of Europe partlc1,
larly jealous Of the acquisition Of Sny
further power or prestige ~ Greai
Britain. The result WIS an agreement
known by England Mt that period thS:
the navy Of Russia shouii 10 use1
against the Britsh did they sttssap; :,
take sides with the CSnfedsracy n AS
way.
The agreement checked both FrAncl
and England. Immediately sfteT oui
war France was told 10 get aat ~ Mex
leo, aud this country gave Rgss3& sos.
Goo for Alaska. thought 90 81 ss3es iasr
TO be an enormous price. The ci~patetsz
now have II that Minister BreeEs1riar
inquired of the Russiaa foreign oEEs'
recently whether this azre+zspn' VS.
still in force aai ~as informed nat ssel
was the undervsna;uE-
Through Englth s7urces this story
row denied, and, indeed, II y more TIA
likely that this reported action of Nj
breckenridge 10 hut pleasant '-fEke.
The attitude Of Russia Is said 20 bs On
of complete Indifference as to the ou
come of disputes oycr here. Bat on
fact remains beyond question, and Il
known by tho government ct WashLni
ton now as In the early Sixtis@. tn
the one power OF Europe. above r
others. that would look With most acts
jealousy upon the acquisition Of fu
Their power by England anywhere 0
the globe almost, Is the government {
L.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-03
porSTs ABOUT PEOPLE.


Mos, French naval officers are men OF
Independent means.
Or. n. X. Carroll rays that the agsrs-
gate of colsred church members ~ the
United States Is. In round numbers. z,s1t.-
oao.
Two Of the "Janitors'' a, the Empire
Music hall. London, are feet inches In
height.
William Wsfson's peace sonnet has STIR
ted UP strife. The Boston papers are
quarrciing over the question whether II
Should b. printed WITH fourteen lines OF
only thirteen.
Representative Violet Ss leading the op-
position 10 blackburn In The kcDtuc Ny
legislature and II thinking o. excbangtnr
the first ~ In lbs name for an m for
comhafive purposes.
America has not ar entire monopoly OF
rich heiresscs. Lady Mary HAMILTON Doug
las, aaagnter OF the late Duke OF Hsmil-
ton. viii have an Income Of 81, 600 oss a year
when she bec< n-es OF age
Among An erirsus who have rnada a
distinguished success In Europe lately r.
the artist Edwin A. Abbey. He has been
exhibiting a collection OF paintings at the
rooms OF the Inc Arts association In
London. ara society focks to see and id.
mirs them.
The most remarkable woman Ia polite.
IL japan IS Nine. Hatoyanna. when her
husband. a leader OF tho progressionis;
party, ran for parliament she took the
stump and made speeches IN his lntercss, -
very extraordinary thing Tor Il japanese
lady 10 DO
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-03
"Co-EE-E."


II Dis
This peculiar cry was one OF the signals
OF the Australian blacks. and was speed
ny adopted by tbs invading whites. The
hnal ''e' Is Kind o. prolonged screarh
anc refounds for miles through the hush
mus enabling separated PERSONS 10 ns.,ar
Naln shclr relative Positions.
y iopllnr story runs that two wenith,.
Austfal IN squatters lost themselves in n
LONDON tog and were only reunited after
series Of long co -ce-es, Once too an
anitnce IN a London theatcr was niuch
startled oy hearing this awful crv' i.
WIS utieFel ~ an Australian in the upper
the pit III
On another occasion was this cry hard
N LONDON. y daring bushrancer named
Satret. who had spent no fewer than fiity
CHRISTMAS DAYS "a Prison made his all
learanca In FROM ef bank In BaIlarat
uhd cooly posted up a notice to the eject
mat the place would he closed for an
hcur. lie then torroTizsd the Officials ana
soi away with 5000 "''-
The authorities received information thu ,
CAIRO. had boon seen in London a colo
MAJ detective Was Immediately dispatched
70 The mother country to capture HIM N
possihle- ' -
one day he thought he saw his msn
walking In the strand. but not heinw quite
81 r. he hit on the bright expedient OF a
Piercing coa-ce-e. The ordinary freouent
ems OF the Strand stood fixed with aston.
isninent, nut Carrot, acting on The snut
OF the moment and recognizinR the III.
milar sound. FASTENED back and was
promptly arrested
He was iafen back 20 Australia and
sentenced TO ten years imprisonment.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-03
HOUSTON. FRIDAY. JANUARY 8 1885.
!. AN ENaLIsH COMMENT.

There Is little likelihood that the tariff
proposals from the house win run the
eauntlet Of both the senate and execr-
tive. 1t was sop of Political cam
paign nature only, thrown to the East
ern tariff republicans, with the secret
consciousness that the provisions would
not became law. and so offend the
riff-for-revenue p@spls in the South
and West, hut II is before US
\ For once q London paper makes q
sensible comment on American politics.
The STANDARD. referring 20 this new
tariff hfll. says that "it can Only offer
the British Industries. by the prospect Of
heightened tariff. the consolation that
il can not hold sway in the United
States very long unless the conditions
of trade improve very much" The
Union. II adds. viii simply be hurried
toward economic destruction By the effort
to draw more money from the people and
10 Narrow down its foreign trade through
an excessive tariff. The fSht between
progress and reactionism Is sharper than
ever, ard raised tariff VII soon show
the people that bad as their clrcuuis
stances we're under reduced tariff, they
are easily capable Of being worse.
This is putting great question IN a
nutshell II can not too often or too
strongly be impressed on the American
people that the higher the tariff Is not
the greater the revenue. 1t Is only. as
the STANDARD says, taking more money
ont of the hands Of the people and Civ
ing II to the favored few. To reduce the
tariff to the revenue basis IS to Increase
the imports aud thereby the revenues, for
the iniportations will increase In greater
proportion than the reduction Of the du-
ties, and to accomplish this schedule is
TO reduce the cost Of living TO the people
IT is an old and irrefutable proposition
and sustained abundantly by experience
and yet there are thousands of people
some Of them In Texas, who can NOT ol
win not see 1t. The revenues and sta
bility and credit Of the government arr
the first concern and NOT amy class o.
producers or manufacturers