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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20
SOUTH'S MANY COLONIES.

For many years-indeed, since the close
of the civil war-it has been standing
Joke among the paragraphers and in the
variety theatres that the Confederate
army was composed almost wholly of
staff officers, and that the number Of
coloncls distributed throughout the South
and in the states of the Southwest was
materially greater than tho number OF
male adult civilians IL Is certainly q
fact, as all travellers attest, that there are
more colonels majors and generals in the
Southern than Ia the Northern states,
and this Is a fact, despite what is mat
ter of general knowledge, too, that the
Southern army was materially smaller
throughout the war than the Northern
forces.
An explanation of the apparent anomaly
has recently appeared in statement
which shows in detail that the nun ber of
Southern officers was relatively larger
than the number of Northern officers dur
ing the civil war. The official Coufod-
crate Army list shows one general-in-
chief, Robert T.. Lee. and seven full gen.
Johnston. BenureRard. Joseph Il. Johns
ton, Smith, Bragg and Hood. The num-
ter of lieutenant generals In the Confed-
crate Army, Stonewall, Jackson, Hill,
Early, Buokner, Wade Hampton and Cor.
don among them, was - and there were,
besides, 81 major generals and more than
200 brigade generals This was very
much larger than tho army roll in re-
spcot of staff officers on the Union side at
a corresponding period. Before the es-
tablishmeDt of tho Office of lieutenant
general there were four major generals
and IL brigadior- generals in tho regular
army, and 20 major generals and 80
bri1adier- generals In tho volunteer ser
vice There was, oorrespondingly, a
larger number Of colonels and ma jors in
the Southern than in tho Northern army,
and the reason for this was to be found In
tho TACT that the commands Of Southern
ers were generally smaller and more
widely separated. The Northern forces con
stituted the attacking army ;the Sodthern
forces. after the battle OF Gettysburg. werc
on the defensive. and much Of the conflict
which continued during the closing years
of the strife was, so far as tho Southern
men were engaged in IL, of n desultory
guerrilla character. The services of
sharpshooters OF small attacking column
of commands organized for forayinQ pur.
poses or 10 cover retreat, were La do
tail and the commander Of each detail
took, by courtesy and under military
usage, a title rs high in its way as n
Northern commander would receive II ia
charge OF force perhors eight or ten
times lnrger IL is we'll known fact
that military men having titles are as
slow To surrender them and 10 forego their
uso ~ Office holders arc to retire from the
honors and umolumonts OF pubic station.
The rule, "once n colonel always n
colonel, " still prevails In the South, and
it applies IN like manner To generals
majors and captains a. we'll man
who may hnve acted for few hours per-
haps. at tho head OF detachment as its
colonel, though actually corporal, has,
since the close Of the war, continued TO
bo known os colonel. Chicago Post
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20
FASClNATES COLORED FOLK.

Perhaps you may not think that the
Klondike fsver struck che colored people
down our way, " said Mr. j. q. Haskins
of South Carolina, at the Ebbtt. "lt
struck them hard, and the fever ragged with
great virulence, particularly IN Charles
ton, for quite q period. IL Is in order
however, to state that there has been u
great abatement Of the maladv so far as
tho Senegambian element Of our town is
concerned. Tho man who would be rash
enough TO say 'klondike' TO lot OF
colored Charlestonians would te in immi-
nent danger of being ripped open with a
razor.
"A week ago there appeared in Charles.
ton one of the glibbest talking darkies
that ever hit the old city. He famed tho
rising excitement about the gold fields of
Alaska with cunning art and no held
forth about the wealth 10 be gathered Just
for the mere going aftor it, till no bad his
audience well nigh crazy. At the nroper
time no sprung his scheme, which was
nothing more nor less than tho organiza-
tIon of klondike Clubs for the sole aud
exclusive benefit OF the oolorvd race. The
negroes had just rs much right to tho
gold that lay around loose up there as
any body and II they didn't avail them
selves of the glorious opportunity TO be-
come rioh they wero the biggest fools on
earth All they had To do was Co Join the
clubs and get m interest In tho profits
that would accrue. Tho more money each
individual contribute the more would bo
his share of tho proceeds, and the pro-
moter advised every body to invest every
dollar that could be raised.
"Woll, those people fairly tumblcd over
each other In subscribing 20 the Klondike
entorprise The sleek promoter was in no
hurry but after several days OF fat collec-
tions he concluded ho had worked his
Charleston oompatriots sufficiently. and
deoampod for fresh pastures, Ii is safe To
say tha, his colored carcass wouldn't bc
worth a copper IL ever he shows up in
that community again. It was a great
bunco game, but IL can Z he worked twice
In the same town. .'-Nhshlngton POST
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20
DEATH NOTICES.

BENNETT-ln this city, on tho Goth inst,
Mrs. Nellie &. Bennett, aged "A years.
Burial private.
BENNE rT-In this city, on tho 18th inst.
Matilda Peace Bennett widow of John w
Bennett, aged IS years, month and ii
Funeral Wednesday. the 22d inst, from the
residence Of her son.in-law, Serril II. Nicho-
las, Is CValley street, az | o'clock. Relatives
and friends are invited 10 attend.
BATEs-At Natics, r. l., lstn inst, Clifford
Downing, son Of Aaron W. ana the late
Phoebe L. Bates of Charlotte Mich, aged
81 years
Funeral service Tuesday, 2lst inst, at 10
n. IN, at the Natick Baptist Church. Rela-
tives and friends are invited TO attend with
out further notice.
BowEN-In this city, on the Eth inst, Seth
A. Bowen, aged 30 years.
LAwToN-In Central Falls the 18th inst.
Fanny, wife of Henry Lawton, aged 62
Fnneral from her late residence, s3s Broad
street, Central Falls Tuesday at , p. N.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend
without further notice.
MAY-In PawtuclSet, 10th inst, Jane May,
widow of Henry May, aged G6 years,
Funeral from her late residence, II arrin
street, Wednesday, NJ u. IN. Relatives and
friends are invited TO attend without further
no tice.
NEIsLER-In Indianapolis, Ind, on the 18th
inst, Harriet l.. Potter Neisler, for
merly widow of Phinnoas Potter Jr., Of
this city.
Services Wednesday, at 2:5O y. m, North
End Cemetery, Providence. where the inter
ment will take placo Relatives and friends
are invited 20 attend.
REMTNGTON-In this city, 18th inst,
Charles H.. son Of Henry a. and Mary
Remington, aged 81 years, months aud
days.
Funeral service on Tuesday, tho 2lst inst,
at 3 O'Clock y. m, from his fathers residence,
l20 Potter avenue. Burial at convenience OF
family.
SMITH-At Bethlehem, n. H., 18th inst,
Clara Millard Smith, wife OF Rev. Frank
A. Smith OF Somcrville, n. j., and only
daughter Of A. Il. McCrillis of this city.
Funeral Tuesday, 2lst list, ut 2 y. M, at
her fathers residence, l1l Broadway Provi.
dence. Relatives and friends are invited TO
attend.
Brooklyn, n. u, papers please copy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20
A MILITARY COMPETITION.

Denver. Col. sept % Army circles
are greatly Interested In tho approaching
infantry and cavalry target competitions
which are TO commence In the department
OF the Colorado within the next few days.
Tioked men from the city companies Of
infantry ara at Camp T.. 4. .Ietfry, near
Colorado springs and crack shots of tho
cavalry are onroute from Fort Win
gate. n. NJ. to take part I'm the cavalry
tournament. California and Texas ssnd
mon % contest In tho cavalry arm ot tho
service Tho contests arc of special inter-
est. rs this IL the inst annual meeting of
skilled marksmen iu-nll the departments :
Of the army sin " the new rifle and the
new firing regulations were adopted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20
BACKBONE MAY BE BROKEN.

Hazletm, Pa, sept. 2O-Today is
looked forward 10 as decisive day.
An attempt will be made 10 resume at
Lattimer. where there are 1900 men, and
at Audenreid. There are nearly $500
men at the latter place. and they were
the first to go out. Many Of them want
TO return to work hut bands OF women
have prevented them. To insure pro-
lection a squadron Of cavalry and the
entire Eighth regiment viii 60 10 the
scene. The men at Coxe's Drifton mine
are also 60 decide today upon staying
out or continuing at work All these
place, will I've well guarded by troops.
and ~ the men are peacefully permitted
to resume work IL is thought that the
backbone of the strike will be broken
and no further violence will result.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20

The president OF a big soap manufac-
turing concern is coming over TO this
country TO look for site for soap
manufaotory.
lie is W. II. Lever, OF Lever Brothers,
Limited, whose factory Is situated across
the Mersey from Liverpool.
The English factory with. the model
village for the employees of the concern
covers ia acres, and has a capacity OF
2400 tons of soap week. The capital OF
tho company is $4,000, 900. over 2oOO
persons are employed. The company also
has a factory at sydney, Australia, ana
cotton seed mills at Vicksburg, Miss.
The village on the Mersey is owned by the
company. The houses are rented by the
employees at a yearly declining rental, and
after a certain term of years OF employ
ment tho workman gets his house FREQ OF
rent. IL is Mr. Levers intention to
establish similar system in connection
with the factory TO be erected In this
country. In recent years the English soap
factory has exported large quantities OF
laundry soap to America. The Dingley
law has doubled the duty and the soap
men see their market cut of.
But il is too good market TO lose. 80
Mr. Lover is coming across the Pond TO
Keep it-although our free trade friends
would cheerfully have Us take his soap
and send our money over TO England for
IL.
Here is a chance for the Providence
Board Of Trade.
Or. where is Billy knight and his new
industries grapplerY
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20
A Newspaper, Not a Party Organ
THE SAD EYE OF AN T.. c.

Our esteemed and sad d-eyed contempo-
rary. the Independent Citizen, thus con-
srvatively expresses its views on feature
of The News which, as we gather from its
remarks, has awakened nc responsive chord
in its bosom:
1.-The Providence Evening News has been In
the habit OF late of addressing an open letter,
In its Saturday edition TO some prominent
politician in the ranks Of the political party
10 which The News adheres. First letter
10 Governor Dyer appeared, later one was ad-
dressed TO J. Edward studloy, speaker of the
House. and so on, one after another. We have
rsad several Of these open letters. and for
ssnseless twaddle we never read anything TO
beat them. There is no point in any Of them
and we are at "A loss 10 know why the paper
should be numbered by them, unless II Is for
the lack Of something better. There couldn't
be anything more stupid, unless we have
failed 10 catch the point Of them. There may
be politics in IT, We can't tell, however, what
they mean"
Bless your throbbing heart, sad eyed
contemporary, Of course you can't tell
what they mean.
Quite likely, as you so difidently suz-
gest, the paper Is "cumbered by them
only "for the lack OF something better.
And, indeed, upon this as upon al o.
cssions. your utterances on nothing ars
marked by ripeness Of Judgment and
philosophio moderation of language
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20

Our Argus-eyed contemporary, the
Olneyville Times, discovers tnat the Re.
view of Reviews. in speaking of the
President Androws matter. refers TO the
Providence journal as "a respectable but
Grabbed newspaper 4"
Possibly, the enimosisy Of the Journal
TO prexy Andrews may be- traced TO a
reputed observation of the latter once
upon time to tho effoct that "there is
plenty OF room in Providence for decent
morning newspaper.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20
Will Order Out Troops.

Lewiston. Me, sept. 20 "A special from
Norway says that Judge Foster Of the
Supreme Court whose home Is in
Bethel, will take steps for ordering out
the national guard company at Norway
in the event of further trouble AZ the
station camp m the Oxford Central Rail.
way.
Ii liz learned four Italians were injured
in the light with the officers Sunday
afternoon, one of them getting a broken
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20

Upon the stomach and bowels arc perpetrptod
BY nnulutuoes ~ injudiciOus people who. upun
rspcfiencing tho annoyance 81 constitution
n slight degree, inflTsto their boNcls
With dronchiug evncuants, which eufccblo the
Intestinal niemhfnne 20 serious extent.
sometimes even, aupcrinducing dysontery or
piles. HOrtrtter's stomach Bitfcra 4. the true
succe-sanoum for these n )struins since 70 II NJ
once inyigOrnting. gentle and cffectual. II
also banisbes dyspepsia. ralarinl complaints,
rheumatism and sidney troubles.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20

The New York Medical Record pub
lishsd In good time very full and accur-
ate report Of the International Medical
Congress recently In session at Moscow,
ali received by cable.
The newspapers Of today discover such
rivals at news gathering In the periodical
f,elc but rarely among the trade, or we
should say, as applying in this instance
we suppose. the professions" press.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20

According TO Kansas paper, farmer
out there lost $500 diamond In his wheat
field We can but respect farmers who
wear diamonds at tho harvest and must
sympathize with tho loss that has como
10 this particular agriculturist.
However, he still has the wheat field
and may easily buy another diamond on
the strength of IL.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20
Nm. Coille,s Suiien d. ann.

Edward y. Cottio, watchman, 70 years
old, who resides n, ~ Cranston street died at
tho home ~ Ann Korr, 6 Vernon street last
evening, whore ho had called 20 spend the
evening. Molical Examiner Palmer was
called and said that death was due TO natural
causes
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20

Undoubtedly the yellow fever has spread
somewhat from its source in Ocean
Springs. Miss. But tho new cases are
mild, efficient efforts are being taken TO
control them and the mortality has been so
light that with cool weather coming,
no serious alarm noed DO felt of anything
approaching the popular idea of yellow
fever epidemic.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20

A young widow In New York killed
herself because she could not become
reoonciled TO the death OF her husband.
The heir TO the Austrian throne throws
up his chances for on imperial crown to
wed the woman Of his choice.
Evidently all the romance IL not gone
from the world, for oil the oynios.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20
SUPPLY THE MISSING WORD,

The book containing the above sentence has been sealed
custody of Mr. S. A. Hopkins Business Manager
NEWS who has III safety vault and who will give
1897 This is of extraordinary
morec will follow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20
TEA TABLE TALK

With the advent Of fall perhaps some re-
marks about taking cold would be- in order.
Most people. fancy, have pretty PERSIST
ent fear Of catching cold.
Perhaps the fear OF IL has good deal to do
with the popularity Of the affection.
our Christian Science friends, l suppose,
could demonstrate that.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20

1t Is reported that Cape Gods cranberry
crop is partial failure but we await
confirmation Of the report from our solf-
exiled fellow-citizen, Col Henry B.
Winship, before guaranteeing IT,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20

Great Britain Is a protectionist country
so Ear az to protect ber shipping And
that's one important reason why she Is
mistress Of the seas.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20
An Old Mans Suicide.

Fort Fairfield Ne, Sept 90 A mes
sage from Easton carly this morning say s
that Addison II. Powers. OF that place.
committed suicide Yesterday by hanging.
lie was - years old.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20
THE WEATHER.

Fair Ton CHI and Tom rrow vi h rros I,
the Interior.
Washington, Sept. ~ For New Eng.
land Fair tonight and Tuesday; cooler.
frosts in interior tuesday morning;
northwesterly winds high on the coast
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20

If the scalp does not give out oil to keep
the scalp from becoming dry and harsh,
use Halls Hair Reuewer TO render the hair
healthy, soft and pliable.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20

when a man tries 10 pass for what he
amt" said Uncle Ebep, hes jes like pus
son dat gifts inter somebody else's clothes.
Dey may be mighty handsome, but 'tain't
likely no kin make 'om tit. Washington
Star.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20
FUNNY FANClES.

II is certainly unluclsy to have thirteen at
table when thore is only dinner enough for
twelve. Harlem Life.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20

FIRST Boarder-I wonder the landlady lets
him stay. Everybody can sec that he drinks.
Second Boarder-Yes but he never has an
appetite in the morning. Puck
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20
Official
Advertising.

This newspaper publishes official
advertising Of the GOVERNMENT
OF THE UNITED STATES. OF the
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, OF
the CITY OF PROVIDENCE and
several TOWNS.
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I CONDITIONS OF THE CONTES

subscription for THE NEWS for four weeks vii
you, payable in advance, Is CENTS.
Each Four Weeks subscription will ene the subscriber
guess in the Missing Word Contest.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20

A friond % niue, who seems not 10 fear
much Of anything, and has AN especially
hearty contempt for the assumed danger OF
catching cold, claims that the moro you
guard against the danger tho more likely
you are 10 catch cold.
IL don't refer 10 Arnold Green, Esq, who
wears straw hat until Christmas, and Is
never known 10 expose himself in an over
coat, although probably he holds nearly
identical views TO those quote.)
But find there is good authority for the
idea of my friend, and perhaps Of Mr.. Green.
that protection from cold, or protection as
most everybody interprets IT, is not always n
prevention.
Indeed, II often appears that the best
bundled up people seem 10 have most colds.
Though, of course, am not prepared 10
affirm whether the colds are caught after the
bundling up or the bundling up is done
after the cold is caught. The settlement of
this point by IA competent committee OF in
vestigation woula evidently have "A consider
able bearing on the problem under discussion
since Adam departed from Eden and for the
first time in his life knew what IL was 20 feel
chilly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20

II tell you, SIR" said the realIst, II don't
believe in taking anything for granted. In
other words, / don't believe In anything /
can't see.'
"Am 10 understand" " returned the ideal
list, that you never have kissed girl in the
dark 20
Thus we see that the theories Of realist
may 20 down before the realism ia theorist.
Chicago Evening Post
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20

But, at all events, my friends views Of
long years standing are supported by eminent
authority of the present day.
The view is expressed briefly by the state
ment that too much care of the usual kind
is more dangerous than too little care and,
even, no care at all except 10 eat well, sleep
we'll and cultivate your strength Is the best
prevention against the annoyance OF catching
cold.
Prudence is often the nearest route to cold.
Don't wear mufiers about your neck.
Or turn up the collar OF coat or cape.
IL the neck isn't tough, il ought 10 be. IL
was probably meant TO be. II 1t isn't it is
probably because senstiveness Is cultivated
in it-like a taste for olives In the mouth, for
instance.
Meet the causes that tend TO give you a cold
different constitutions seem to be affected
by somewhat different causes.
But don't run away from tho causes-dont
bundle up TO keep out the danger-face 1t,
unbutton your coat-turn down your collar
discard your heavy wraps-brace up and
breathe.
Harden tho especially the weak spots.
The more you protect the latter, the weaker
they will become.
~ Voiu "oV SPohso "iu haiu i""s" 'o"'i
good for sensitive places in the BODY that
shiver and shrink at cold and feel as II they
wanted to be bundled up at tho slightest
zephyr.
Adapt clothing TO the season, Of course
but always have IL as light weight as possible.
And don't coddle yourself-don't cover up
the cold spot-toughen IL so that il resists the
discomfort Of cold and wet.
That is the practice Of the friend of mine
refer TO.
And that is the prescription of eminent
authority.
How does ii strike your
THE TAT TIER.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20
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paIlv AND WEEKLY.
Providence. Rhode Island.

BUSINESS OFFICE, weybossei Street.
Telephone 1878,
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ppfToRIAL ROOMS. @ south Water Street
Telephone 1878.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20

Lunntic lsuddenly popping his head over
the asylum wall-What are you doing there 2
Brown-Fismng.
Lunatic Caught anythngi
Brown No.
4 Lunatic-How long have you been fishing 2
Brown-Six hours
Luuatic-Come insidol-Panch.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20

Subscription rates Daily News by mail or carrier,
a. wear $3.50 for six months, 40 cents ior
three months. Weekly News. 90 cents per annum.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20

Tho tobacconist was sitting on the front
porch enjoying a quiet smoke, when the cen
sus takor came along. He obligingly gave
the names Of the members uf his family and
On ted the list by adding the name Bridget
Malone"
rs sho domesticG" inquired tho census
man.
mo" said the cigar dealer, absent mind
edly. "shes imported. '-Chicago Times
Herald.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20

What do you regard hs tho most important
event OF the century asked the philosopher.
well" answered the wheelman. "tne fin
ssh is about as satisfactory as any part OF the
run. Truth.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20

how much Is 10 the credit Of the Subscribers
guessing, with the name OF the successful
guesser or guossers
Tho Contest Closes ~ Noon.
November st. And on the day follow
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parties the amount that has thus accrued IN
the contest.
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