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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-26
NOT A SON OF SUNNY ITALY.
This organ Grinder Was From the O.d
SOD and Dldn'l Ike DagOs.

IL is generally supposed that the hand
organ "industry" Is monopoiIzed by
Italians. lhis to q certain extent Is true,
but on Saturday morning man whose
general appearance would indicate that
he was on Italian meaudored along Grams
ton street, between Arlington and
Knightsville, and was pushing along an
srgan which was mounted on a ehilu's
express wagon. When the man aud ths
organ reached that part Of the street
which is being widened, the work being
done by Iiel.an laborors, the latior began
60 talk in Italian To the passing musician.
The musiclnn paid no attention TO what
was being said To him. This "riled' ,be
sons Of sunny Italy aud they began to
think the musician was putting on airs.
At last one bright looking lial an shouted
out, "Lcok, Irish ltaliaman." This
brought response trom tho organ
grinder, for sure enough he was the
possessor OF rich Celtic brouge. "Get
out. you Dagos, and at the same time
he picked up large stone TO be ready In
case there Was ar attack, hut there was
none. "Yat" mesndcr,d on and was
soon in the yard OF chief Of police BIgbae
grinding out such airs ss "sweet Marie"
"Don't Leave tho oiu Man There" snc
"Johnpy Get Your Gun."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-26

The Rhode I.lander. who will attend
the National Encsmpment, q. a. II. at
st. Psul, Mimi, next week are Depart
ment Commander w. T.. Stone. Vice De-
plrtment Commander s. w. X. Allen,
Robert B. Little and Captain w. A. Read,
representatives.; Phillip Chase, assistant
sdiutant general. Past Department Com
msnder Denisl Il. Ba.lou aud Colonel
Henry j. spooner. They will leave this
city Saturday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-26
Balloon Race at the Fair.

The balloon race to be held during the
State Fair promises to be All exciting
one, as IL entries had been received at
the closing yesterday. The list shus far
entered in the horseless carriage event
likewise numbers II, and the rrosrocts
are that there will be additions to tho
entries before the closing on Septem Der IL.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-26

1t was then enacted that "the act en-
tiaed an act for the more effectually se-
curing to his majesty the allegiance OF
his subjects in this. his colony and
dominion of Rhode Island and Provi-
donce plantations be aud the same is
hereby repealed" il was also provided
that in all commissions for officers, In
all writs ana in all processes of
law "wherever the name and authority
OF said King is made use OF
the same shall be omitted and
in the room thereof the name and au-
thority of the governor and company Of
this colony shall be substituted" Still
further 1t was provided that the courts
CT law be no longer entitled nor consid-
cred as the kings courts, and that no in
strument in writing Of any nature or
kind, whether public or private, should
in the date thereof mention the year Of
the kings reign. At the close of this
session Of the Legislature the records,
which had always closed with the for
mula, "God save the king" ended now
with the words, "God save the United
Colonies" Thus the first colony 10 de-
clare absolute indepon dence of the crown
was Rhode Island.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-26

who tried to make Italian victuals
profita ble and popular failed.
German victuals have been n great deal
luckier in this town for sufficient rea-
son. There are more Germans. Then,
again, lager beer Is becoming the nation
al beverage, much TO the advantage OF
the cause OF temperance. Every Germ an
beer saloon Is a restaurant on a small
scale, and beer and lunch In these sa-
looms ere palatabls and cheap. The
German restaurant kept by Schedley on
Union street is one OF the best feeding
places in town, and it is a great resort
for down town business men and per-
sons in easy circumstances who like
good things to eat and drink.
Now comes a new enterprise, Chinese
restaurant. An Oriental cafe with
force of Mongolian cooks. 1t will be on
MatEewson street, up one flight, opposite
Grace Church Chapel:
Little Cheong Sing Low believed that
washing and ironing was not the limit OF
Chinese ability in "Melica" and he came
from New York fsw days ago with
that idea under his pigtail. A NEWS
reporter peeked into the premises today.
Little Cheong was busy preparing for
the opening of his establishment next
Saturday. He was industriously engaged
in driving small nails in cross support
to what Will finally be a Chinese screen
with all sorts of funny figures on IL.
1he sound of the football startled the
little Chinaman ana he missed nail and
the hammer stopped on his thumb. lie
performed a Yankee trick with the great
est OF freedom. His thumb went into
his mouth and he looked as though his
feelings bad been hurt.
The reporter waited until the thumb
moved to adjourn, and then Cheong aid
the cafe would be just the same as they
had in China.
"Till you have rats?"
Cbeong grinned and said not 10 eat.
Have a bill Of fare.
1t was printed in carmine ink and'
gave the the following details:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-26
Query About a Bit of
Rhode Island History.
First Colony to Absolutely Re-
nOunce Allegiance
To the King Of England Was Rhode
Island-Earlier Action.

81 have always been under the impress
sion, says correspondent of the
Gossiper, "that Rhode Island was the
first of the colonies to formally renouDce
allegiance TO the King OF England, but
a friend of mine who Is usually well
posted tells me that 1 am under a mis-
apprehension. He says that South
Carolina and North Carolina were ahead
of Rhode Island in asserting independ-
epce OF the English crown. VIII you
kindly tell me whether he is right, for IL
he is 1t will shatter a notion / have en-
tertained and taken pride in ever since
ss school boy studied the history of
my native State"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-26

The writer OF this communication need
have no fear that he has been in error all
these years, for the fact Is, as he will
fnd by consulting any reliable history of
the United States, that Rhode Island was
the first of the colonies to formally and
specifically declare its independence OF
England. Previous to this both South
Carolina and North Carolina had TAX en-
action, but 1t was not of the def
uite and unmistakable character as that
of Rhode Island. The General Assem- bly,
OF South Carolina on March 26, 1776, be-
cause the courts had refused to exercise
their functions adopted a constitution, but
II was intended only as temporary
measure and TO 'continue to the 21st Of
October next and no longer" In the
preamble to the constitution 1t was re-
cited that the instrument snould con-
tinue In force "uDtil an accommodation
OF the unhappy differences between Great
Britain and America can be obtained, an
event which, though traduced and
treated as rebels, We earnestly desire"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-26
VIII En "a Il,nr

Washington, Aug. 26.-The navy de-
partment has received no reports on the
preliminary run OF the Brooklyn. as IL
was unofficial IL Is felt. however. that
the first showing indicates that the
Brooklyn will take place with the other
very fast ships OF the new navy. and that
she viii earn a considerable premium
for her builders, the Cramps. The Brook
lyn wiz be the last ship built under the
premium system.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-26

lie explained that lobster and one or
two other things had uoen put at the
scarce season price, ut special prices
ana lower ones would be made for the
present.
Gwen be alice lightee Saturly. Come
in"
"Wilise .keepce open all nightee, tlom
7 10 o'ciockee evely day"
"Will you keep laundry, too?"
"No; just eatee."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-26
FOURTH PRIZE.

FOURTH PRIZE.
Four Body Brussels Carpets OF the
Value of $3.50.
Your own choice Moquette and Body Bruss Is.
and eur magnificent stock OF Carr els 10 select
from.
FIFTH PRIZE.
FIfufs Model Kitchen Outfit, SIS.
Comprising the celebrated No. Model Grand
Range-hot closet high shelf and ware-k tchen
table SIX chairs and rocker large square OF limo
leum. wash tubs, wringer, o'hrs horse, ETC.,
y which cost 81 pot cash. Given away 10 the
lucky holder oftne right coupon, Be sure yeu
have list Iull
SIXTH PRIZE.
An Elegant SIX BrocafelIe Couch.
The luxurious Turkish style, made in a. hair
and double spring Tho adjustable head.
whereby you car have any heig hit desired. great
broad roomy couch just to look at IL will rest you,
Spot Cash Price, S5u.VJ.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-26

The increasing nun Der OF apartment
houses In providencc is creatlng n great
vogue for combineton pi~o pf furni.
ture Ths latest novelty OF taIs nstar,
is three-piecs combination OF ward.
robe. chifOnniere and chovsl glass II
is modtl OF Ingenuity and convenience.
and may be seen at the warerooms OF the
Paine Furniture company, IS Canal
street, Boston,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-26

SEVENTH PRIZE.
A beautiful Decorated Porcelain Dinner
SET, I5o Pieces.
The famous Royal Vitreous China" oainty
coorings and pattern. Haviland shape. Price
S250..
EIGHTH PRIZE.
Select n Suit of Clothes From Our Efe-
CANT CIofhine Dept.
For Men. Women and Children--the Attest styles
slways-tj the amount Of $1,000, and you'll find ID
good as any you could buy tor $500 elsewhere.
NINTH PRIZE.
A OuadrupIe Plate Five-Pfece Silver
Tea Set.
Made by mpson, Hail. Miller & Co, a guaran-
tee OF ITS quality; besutiful patterns; warranted
for 20 years Cost sl50. spot Cash. Given away
Z. ristmas Eve.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-26
Genuine $500 Grades at
:$2.88
A REMARKABLE -MID-sEAsoN RESULT!

Last "Wednesday morning commenced quick clear
sale OF pairs of Mems stylish strictly awoo
Worsted. Chevot. and fine Cashmere Trousers-genune
$500 gradesat the asonshingy low price of S2SS per
pair The result has been surprise OF the great lot
offered only about $50 pairs remain This will enable
continue the sale until Saturday evening though in order
keep full assortments tables shall require to
reduce great window display about onehaL We
promise supply anybody after this week. yet
few pairs may be here for early Monday traders AS stated
last week these handsome Trousers made from goods
furnished by the famous Sawyer Woolen Co. of Dover
n H-cone in light dark. and medium colors regular
Sizes and unquestionaby the greatest value you have
been offered the above clearing hgures-$2. SO
per pair
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-26

North Carolina on the 18th OF April,
1776, voted that her delegates sin the
Continental Congress be empowered to
concur with the delegates of the other
colonies in declaring independency and
forming foreign alliances" Now on
the 4th of May, RHODE Island took
action, and II will be seen at once
how different IL was from that of
either North or South Carolina and,
under the conditions, how much
more daring 1t was than either. On the
day mentioned the General Assembly de.
clared that as George III, regardless OF
the compact between him sni bis
colonial subjects, was endeavoring to
compel them "to submit to the most de-
basing and detestabie tyranny" 1t there
fore "becomes our highest outy to use
every means which God aud nature have
furnished US, In support of our invalu-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-26
%ss% "" ~ FLINT'S, IN PROVIDENCE.

able rights and privileges, to oppose that
power which is exercised only for our de-
struction."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-26

TENTH PRIZE.
banquet Lamp and Six Shade.
Exquisite onyx column and base. gold or silver
mountings, and magnificent silk shade.
All these Elegant Gifts arcon exhibition at our
Mammoth Emporium. kvery one will have
coupon with every purchase. Come and see these
Elegant Gifts.
GET A COUPON, YOU MAY BE ONE OF THE
LUCKY ONES.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-06
BURT'S BOXES FOUND
AT the Ho JtOn Depot-They Contained
Bloody Clothes and Il Bloody
Hatchct.

Houston, Tex, July 30.-(Spccial.)-
This afternoon Sheriff Erickson re-
ceived two kilograms from Sheriff White
of Austin, containing dissertation of and
facts concerning Eugene Burt whose
wife and two children were found dead
in cistern on the premises recently
their home. One of the kilograms stated
that certain household goods had been
shipped to an address in the city, and
asked that the officers find the goods and
look out for any one who should call for
them. Deputy Gilbert went over to the
central depot and found the boxes. He
opened them and found shoes, clothes
and bedding. Pieces of bedding were
saturated with blood and smearcd with
brains in several places. A hatchet, evil
IDENTIFY the one used in committing the
murder, was found in the bedding. 1t
was covered with blood on the handle
as well as the blade. The officers are
keeping a vigilant watch for him. There
are several men here who know Burt.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-06

an officer yesterday that subsequent de
velopments convinced him that his broth
or intended to kill him, as their relations
were not of the best. He didn't know
what time of night it was, but it was
late.
He shipped two boxes of goods to
Houston, and Sheriff White telegrdphed
there yesterday for the officers 10 open
them and examine the contents for
traces Of blood.
The absence of blood everywhere about
the house is perfect mystery. as there
is no doubt about his crushing the heads
Of his wife and children.
1t is supposed bloody clothing will he
found i'll the cstern, which will he
pumped out today. Work of pumping
began yesterday, and all the water may
be out this afternoon.
Burt's act shows he has wonderful
nerve. He killed his wife and children
in an upstairs room. Tied up their bod
les. carried them down stairs, out INTO
where he threw them into the cistern.
Bill Sykes never had such nerve.
When he left here as near as the OH
GERS can gee at it he had just $3.50 in
money.
1t was reported last night that lie had
been captured in Fort Worth, Dat the
report was untrue.
1t was also reported that he was seen
Sunday in Hillsboro but officers doubt it.
Sheriff White and Marshal Lucy tcle-
graphed his description to all parts Of
the state.
The newspaper gang in town were on
the whole thing Tuesday night and want
ed the premises and cistern searched,
but officers approached refused TO give
crcdcnce to what the boys said.
The newspaper gang knew their gang.
They never get lef'.
1t is believed Dy Sheriff White that
Burt will ba in the tolls before tonight.
Mrs. Burt and .hc children were bur-
led last afternoon from st. M1ry's
church, the funcrll services. conducted
by Father Lauth, being very solemn and
impressive. a very large cortege fol-
lowed the remains to ,hcir last resting
place.
Messrs. Roscoe and Silas NJ Burt Mrs.
Powers and the relatives of the deceased
have the profound sympathy of the IN
tire community in this the hour Of their
terrible Der navemcnr
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-06
TEAS Bar ASSOCIATION
THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE SEC
OND DAYS SESSION AT
GALVESTON.
some ABUSES BY FEDERAL COURTS
Address by Judge Thompson of st.
Louis on the Tendency of the Judi
ciary to Encroach on 'Preroga-
tves of Executive.

Galveston. Tex, July 30.-(Special.)-
The second days session of the Texas
Bar association was called to order at 10
| o'clock this morning by the president.
The roll of members was called for the
purpose of allowing those who desired to
with their names and the amount deem
| ed necessary. A resolution was adopted
| inviting Judge Lewis of Louisiana to Il
seat with the members and Judge Lewis
was introduced and addressed the meet
| ing.
The president then introduced the
Hon. Seymour ID. Thompson of ST.
Louis, who delivered the annual address
| to the association.
Judge Thompson read his address
| which, summed up, might be termed Il
dissertation on the abuses practiccd by
| the supreme and federal courts and the
| possible awakening of the people to those
| conditions, which would result in the
overthrow the power and prerogatives
of the courts. The authors of the Magma
Charta and other great constitutional
limitations upon the encroachments of
power were referred to by the speaker
as leaders of the legal profession which
had done so much for mankind. He set
forth the theory that this government is
composed of three Independent though
| coordinate branches-the legislative, the
executive and judiciary-and pictured
the tendency of the judiciary to encroach
by its decisions upon the prerogatives
of legislative and executive branches.
This tendency he criticized severely and
portrayed wildly the possibilities which
this dangerous tendency would lead up
to. Judge Thompson cited number of
instances and dwelt at length upon the
decision in the income tax case. The
speaker took the side of the minority of
the court in the famous case and argued
to prove the soundness of the position
of that minority. He referred to the ex-
cessive use of the injunction in proscrib-
ing the liberties of the people and point
ed out the dangers which infest the flu
ture of such a course. The address was
well received and was listened TO atten-
lively by about 200 members of the as
ISOLATION.
Wilkinson of DeniSOn read paper en-
titled "a Review of Some Recent Note
worthy Decisions in Civil Cases by the
Higher Courts of Texas
Hon. Il. ]. Simkins of Corsicana read
an interesting paper on 1.-THE Proper Sub
jects of Legislation" In his paper he
advocates the taking of district Judge
ships out of politics by moving the judges
around from one circuit to another. He
also contends for a revision of the as
sgnment law, to the end that creditors
may be attacked for fraud.
There was no quorum ut the night Sos
sion,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-06
LOW PRICES AND GOLD.

If it be true, as the Chicago platform
contends, that the decentralization of sill
yer in 1873 has resulted in the appreci-
alton of gold and corresponding fall in
the prices of commodities" it is evident
that there must have been a relative uni
formity in the decline in prices. If the
money value of a given article fell 10 per
cent for example, the money value of
every other article must have fallen in
substantially the same proportion. Let
us see whether in the light of authentic
statistics. such has actually been the
case and in order that there may be no
room for dispute on the part of free sill
verites, let us take the prices of staple
products of the farm.
In 1884 the average value of the corn
crop per bushel was 3J.7 cents. and in
1891, ten years later, it was 4J.7 cents.
In 1891 the average value of the rye
crop was - cents per bushel and in 1894
it was SOL cents. In 1854 the average
value of the oat crop per bushel was %
cents, and in 1891 it was 30 cents. In
1881 the average value of the wheat crop
was 64.5 cents per bushel and in 1894
it was 49.l cents. If the ''crime of 1873"
has caused fall in prices" how is it
that the average value of corn and oats
per bushel was higher in 1894 than in
1881, while the average value of rye per
and that of wheat dropped from 64.5
cents to 491 cents? Why has that
enormity not affected all these cereals
alike?
Take another illustration. Between
1889 and 1888 the average value of the
corn crop per bushel fell from 49, cents
to 42.4 cents, that of the rye crop from
61.5 cents to IS cents, and that of the
oat crop from 31.5 cents to 1921 cents.
In the same interval. on the other hand.
the average value of the wheat crop in
creased from $50 cents to OIL cents.
Much the same thing was witnessed be-
tween 1890 and 1891.
Note the remarkable fluctuations in
the average value of these different
products per bushel. In 1880 corn was
1916 cents, in 1881 it was 636 cents. in
1885 it was down to 1913 cents. and in
1890 it was up to 50.6 cents. Wheat in
1880 was 95.1 cents. in 1881 it was S1.19.
in 1880 it fell to $50 cents. in 1887 to
6S.1 cents, and in 1888 it rose to 926
cents. Only as far back as 1891 the
average value of the wheat crop was
higher than it had been in eight years.
with one exception. Rye and oats show
the same irregularities as wheat and
corn.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-06
IS ON 70 growers SCHEME
A HAVANA PAPER COMMENTS ON
THE PRESIDENTS CUBAN
PROCLAMATION.
CLAIMS FOR INDEMNITY 70 FOLLOW
Designed to Comply With Necessary Pre-
liminary Formalities to Secure Repa-
ration for American Losses-De-
tails of Gen. Zayas' Death.

Havana, July 31-La Lucia has u
comment upon the report from Washing
ton that President Clevelands proclama-
ton of warning to filibusterers is de-
signed to fulfill all necessary preliminary
formalities on the part of the United
States government as to claims for in
demnity which the United States intends
to make on Spain for losses suffered by
Americans during the war in Cuba.
The paper observes that such course
might not be so bad for Spain as it APP
pears and might be even in her favor, be-
cause the Madrid government would
come back with irrefutable proofs of
claims on the Washington government
which has always been displayed by the
United States government towards the
prevention of tilibusterlng. The proved
compliance of local and high national
officials of the United States with the
plans of the tilibustcrers, says La Lucia.
and the fact that they have lent their
aid to the arming and dispatching of eX-
petitions which they were ordered to pre-
vent constitutes Il serious crime, as Pres
ident Cleveland, in his proclamation,
points out. This journal concludes that
where Spain would have to pay SO in
demnity she could easily collect $4,000
Additional details have been received
here of the manner in which the insur-
gent leader Bruno Zays met his death
1t seems that Capt. Gen. Weyler had re-
ceived confidential information that
Iayas and other insurgent leaders had
effected Il junction and were on their
way to protect the landing of an expedi,
ton. The captain general thereupon de-
tailed three columns of Spanish troops
under Col. Perol, who formed an ambush
in the narrow pass at Callejonyaya, near
Gabriel, Havana province, through
which Iayas would pass.
The main force of the insurgents was
received there with two volleys of rifle
shots and then charged with the bayonet
after the squadron of Almanac had
charged. The insurgents were taken
wholly by surprise and Gen. Zayas fell
at the first volley with ball through his
left eye, coming out through the temple.
Fifty-ive insurgents were killed, the bod
les of ten being found in the neighbOring
fields. Among them were a citizen, Julio
Planas, the leader Perpinan and Il law
yer named Navarette. The body of Fay
as was found to be we'll dressed in the
uniform of general.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-06
SUPPOSED TO BE DEAL.

Washington. July 29.-At the sugges-
ton of Gen. Miles who had interested
himself in the case in behalf of the, man,
Acting Secretary Rockhill recently tele-
graphed United States Consul Lee at Ha-
vana. aswing for information respecting
Pearcc Atkinson, Chicago man serving
with the insurgents, who was reported to
have been killed near Havana. The
consul general reported that so far he has
been unable to obtain any information
of the man after inquiry in Havana.
The petition by citizens of Key West
and elsewhere in Florida asking for the
intervention of the state department to
ameliorate the condition of Melton. one
of the Competitor prisoners. has reached
the department., but no action has been
taken.