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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-11
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.

The officers of What Cheer Lodge were
somewhat disappointed Monday evening,
when they found that their candidate for
the rank of page failed to put in his ap-
pearanoe. Two more applications for
mem mbership are expected at the meeting
Monday evening.
No moro important COMMITTEES serves a
lodge than that known as the inyestigat-
ing committee. In its hands is placed
the duty of guarding the lodge against
the admission TO memb bership of i'm
proper persons; yet 10 rs duty less
efficiently and conscientiously performed
than others How frequently it is the case
that no attention is paid To its duties
until the petition and report of the com
mitteo are to be read in the lodge, when
a hurried consultation IL held and the rec
ommendation signed withouJ proper ex
amination-frequentiy upon the recon.
mendation of the brother who presented
it, or of one of tue COMMITTEES who has
made "a oursory and incomplete inquiry.
In this maLner, many membe berships have
been gained that would not have been
granted Ii what has since been learned
had been known and reported on by the
committee. Once q member, how dith-
cult TO remedy the evil. The private and
public character and moral standing and
the antecedents Of the applicant. should be
known and thoroughly sifted before n re-
port is made to the lodge. re.nem bering
that one unworthy member will damage
a lodge more than half y dozen good ones
will benefit il. The knight
Past Supreme Chancellor William Ward
was buried from his late residence at
Newark, n. j.. Aug. 90. Brother Ward,
when supreme chancellor. visited Proyi-
dence. and made many friends.
A Chicago man who was "a witness in "a
court few days ago was asked by the
opposing attorney" How many secret
societies do you belong top
Witness DO have TO answer that
question, your honory"
The Court-.''it can do no harm.
Wines Well, i belong to three.
Attorney What are they
Witness The Odd Fellows knights
of Pythias, and gas company.
The Grand Lodge of Washington has
made a standing offer OF 500 tn every
division of the Uniform Rank which at-
tends at tho place whore the Grand Lodge
convention Is held, providing they are
nifty miles from the place, and trophy
costing $3.50 will be the standing prize.
Over one quarter OF n million of dollars
5000, ig9. 2g-were paid 10y the Endow-
ment Rank OF the order to the beneficial
ries OF deceased Knights of Pytbias dur
ing tho three months enaing June 80,
last.
There was no degree work in Palestine
Lodge Tuesday evening.
At the meeting Of Oriental Lodge
Thursday evening, permission was given
one candidate To receive the rank of page.
At the session of Elmwood Lodge We'd
nesday evening one application for MEM
bership was received. Brothers &. ID. Cady,
Benjamin. Il Harrington. &. q. Greene. j.
O. Anthony and Reuben ). Bemis were
appointed committee to make arrange
ments for the pilgrimage 10 Brocktop.
There Will he work in the rank of page
Wednes lay evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-11

Slocum Post held its regular meeting
on Wednesday evening, Commander
Henry 5. OInoy in the chair. The even
ing was devoted mainly to the discussion
of new headq the hall committee
having reported favorable 20 the hiring of
rooms at 9S Wey bosset street. After con-
siderable discussion the report was
rejected.
The post accented invitations to attend
receptions to be rendered to the President
of the Department. President w. X. -.
ana Slocum Relief Corps presidents, re-
spectively. A letter of thanks from the
Johnston school committee for the pre-
sentation of new flag To the Belknap
school, was received. 1be attendance
was largely in excess of other usual meet
ings of the post.
The posts are just beginning to resume
their sessions after the usual summer
vacations. For time the Buffalo en-
campment will be the theme of interest
in tho pOsts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-11
ODD FELLOWS.

The Rhode Island grand representa-
ii yes, j. &c. Farnham. e. L. Mackinnon,
Thomas NJ. Holden and Herbert X. Per-
kins, will leave this city for Springfield,
~ 'ha middle of next week TO attend
! .....lIaI meeting of the Sovereign
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-11

252 Hudson ave., Albany, N. Y,
April 3, 1896.
Messrs. Kutnow Bros,
Gentlemen: think that your I'm
proved Effervescent Powder would
be beneficial In cases of the passing
of gall-stones. The case | had
wherein | tried it, the woman said
1t helped her. Yours truly,
o. G. ALEXANDER, NJ, ID.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-11

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and positively on kidneys, liver ard bowels,
cleansing the entire system. dispcl colds,
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aud biIiousncss. Please buy AMI try box
of g. &. e. to-day, 10, -. 20 cents. Sold anJ
guaranteed 10 cure by all druggists.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-11

Jamaica, L. l., ". Y, June 7, 1894.
Messrs. Kutnow Bros,
Dear Sirs: You have my hearty in
dorsement for the benefits derived
from the use OF your improved Pow
der, 1t not failing OF good results in
cases of five patients now under
treatment. Yours in haste,
/. l.. HARDENBROOK, M. d.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-01-23
THE BALTIMORE WEEKLY SUN.

The Weekly Sun publishes all the
news of each week, giving con plete
accounts Of all events OF Interest
throughout the world. AS an agri
cultural paper The Weekly Sun is
upsurpaSSea. 1t is edited by writers
of pracric:l experience, who know
what farming means and what farm
err wait III N agricultural journal.
II contains regularreports of the work
of rhe agricultural experiment sta
tions throughout the county, OF the
proc. edings of farmers clubs and in
st!totes. and the discussion of new
methods and ideas in agriculture. It's
market reports, poultry department
and veterinary column are partlcu
lariy valuable to country readers.
Every issn- contains stories, poems,
household and puzzle columns, va
riety of Interesting and Instructive
selected matter and other features,
which make it a welcome visitor IN
city and corntry homes alike.
One dollar year. inducements to
gette-s up of clubs for the Weekly
Sun Both the Daily and Weekly
Sun mailed tree OF postage in the
United States. Canada and Mexico.
PAYMENTS invariably in advance. AID
dress
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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-01-23
Governor Eushnslrs Ambition.

SPRINGFIELD, o., Jan. 1S.-A close reln-
tive Of Governor Bushnell, whose name
cannot be used for obvious reasons, makes
the statement, tho authenticity of which
there can 10 no doubt, that Governor
Bushnell in so many words stated to him
that he would not appoint Marcus A.
Hanna to the vacancy in the United States
senate The governor and the relative
mentioned had quite Il talk on tho sub
ject, and the governor gave him to under
stand that Hanna's name could not be
considered for the place at al. The rela-
tive further along stated to Il local news
paper man that there WAS no doubt what
ever of Governor Bushncll's desire to go
to tho senate himself.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-01-23

Icy and had accepted the portfolio of state
in his cabinet, after stating that his posi-
ton in the next cabinet had been doter-
mined Senator Sherman said, in answer
to question: I think the Unitod States
government should not interfere with the
Cuban war. either to aid in its settlemcnt
or do ANYTHING which would mako a
peaceful government OF the islands charge
on this country. l understand on high
authority that Prime Minister Canovas
has outlined program of governmental
reforms which will be applied both in
Spain and in Cuba. These reforms will
give the Cubans practical autonomy and
will. hope, settle the question.
Senator sherman refused to discuss
the result in the Ohio senatorial field fol
lowing his entry into the cabinet. He
claimed he does not know who will sue
coed him. He also claimed Ignorance Of
any other definite assignments in PreSi-
dent-elect Mckinley 5 cabinet.
Senator Burrows, of Michigan, who
had accompanied Mr. Sherman to Can
ton, said he had urged Mr. Mckinley to
appoint Russell \. Alger, OF his state,
secretary OF war.
Both the statesmen said n tariff bill
will be the first thing on the program
after the special session of congress has
been called Sherman thinks The bill can
be pushed through the senate"
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-01-23
cUBANs DO NOT LACK FUNDS.
The Spanish Efforts to Inpovcrish Thorn
Are UnayaIlinY.

New YORK, Jan. 19-Tho Cuban junta
has something like sc, 00O tod up in de-
posits with tho United States government,
made in lieu of real estate security for
the appearance Of several members of the
revolutionary party who arc charged with
violation of the neutrality laws, Cash
bail was given because real estate owners
were unwilling to assume the risk Of be-
coming surety for a fllibuster who might
be called out of the country just at the
time set for trial. Knowing this. the
Spanish government has sought to en-
barrass the junta by causing arrests to be
made on old and almost forgotten
charges, so that it would be necessary to
devote to bail purposes the capital nigh5
be advantageously used in the purchase Of
arms and ammunition.
The resources Of tho Cubans, however,
are greater than the Spaniards imagine.
Said Cuban leader:
Instead of being crippled financially by
these arrests, the Cubans can meet them
us fast as they come. Contributions have
been coming in more literally since the
death of Maceo than before from all over
the United States. A generous donation
came recently from Paris. We are in the
position of solyentmerchants, while Spain
is q bankrupt"
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-01-23

HoEoKES, y. J., Jan. 19.-Mrs. William
Hoffman was found dead in her bed by
her son Richard, at her home here yester-
day. The woman, who was 10 years old,
had been killed with three blows from a
Ratchet, which implem emit was left lying
upon her breast. Tho police express
the opinion that the crime was committed
by some one acquainted with the prem
ises, and Richard Hoffman and John
Eugelbrecht, who boarded with the Hof-
mans, have been taken into custody pend
ing further Investigation. Mrs. Hoffman
had been separated from her husband for
the past ten years and the lattcris now q
resident of Norwalk, Conn. There is no
evidence that Hoffman and his mother
had ever quarreled. Both prisoners bear
good regulations
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-01-23
No Enthusiasm for Hin.

ALBANY, Jan. 19.-Three Democratic
senators and two assemblymen last night
bolted tho caucus called to nominate n
successor to David B. Hill for United
States senator. OF those who remained
thirty-six voted for David B. Hill, three
for Wilbur f. Porter, of Watertown, and
two for Robert c. Titus, of Buffalo. The
announcement was received in silence. AZ
ter the vote was announced several of the
leaders looked around appealingly for
some one to make tho nomination unani-
nous, but as the motion was not forth
coming the chair announced that the
choice of tho caucus for United States
senator was David Bennett Hill. Even
this announcement did not awaken the
slightest ripple of applause.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-01-23
ong for the Cabinet.

WASHINGTON, Jan. ia statement was
published here yesterday that promi-
nent New England senator had received
information from Boston announcing
authoritatively that Ex-Governor Long, of
Massachusetts, had been rendered and
accepted the secretaryship of the navy.
An Associated Press reporter saw num-
Der of the senator's from New England
during the evening, and while all OK
pressed the opinion that they believed the
ex-governor might be appointed to q cab
met position under the new administra-
ton, yet they had not received any in
formation TO the effect that he had ac-
cepted the navy portfolio The report
however, is generally credited.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-01-23
TO y,IAR7B OUT CUBAyS
Weyler's New Mode of Warfare"
Against Insurgents.
A SPANISH WAR VESSEL SUNK.
While Sailing to Fort cunmo the nolnm-
page Struck u Bomb Which Had Boon
Placed In the Canto River Nenr Mango
Landing.

page Struck botnb w hich hao bcoi
Placed In the Canto River Nenr Mango
Landing.
HAVANA, Jan. 10 : Captain General
Wcyler has Issued II circular simplifying
article of his cdict of Jan. l. 1t says that
;he Spanish authorities must not permit
groceries, dry goods or medicines to leave
n town unless tho rcmittors of each To-
culity guarantee the loyalty and standing
Of the purchasers and vouch for THOR
actual need of the goods. Tho military
authorities arc required to sign each IN
voice in duplicate, and ono OF them Will
sorye rs 81 guide for tho Spanish author
itios until the consignment arrives at Its
destination. This step has been taken to
still further do away with the possibility
Of tho Insurgents being able to purchase
supplies in the towns, and there is no dony-
ing that the work of starving tho insur-
gents into subsection Is bong pushed with
moro vigor and success than the work of
subduing thom by force Of arms.
The insurgents have attacked Santiago
do las Vegas, this province, from several
points Their fro was arrested by the
Spanish garrison in the trenches, and u
government force under Captain Echcn-
ique attacked the cnemy outside the town,
with the result that tho insurgents re-
treated.
Senior Macoiras, editor of In Patrin, of
Santa Clara, has teoa imprisoned by or
der of the governor OF that province. Ho
is charged with circulating fnlso charges
against the authorities. The publication
= 4 D., 80. l.,
1t is reported that Gomez has sent n spc-
ciul messenger to General Ruiz Rivera,
tho insurgcnt leader in the province of
Pinar del Rio, urging him at all hazards
TO create Il diversion In that part OF the
island, so Us to prevent tho captain gem
eral from sending an overwhelming force
against tho inSurgont army which is adj
vancing from the eastern part of Santa
Clara toward Matanzas, with the inton-
ton, it is said, of pushing on as near as
possible to the capital.
The gunboatS Centinola and Relumpago
loft Manzillo on the night of Jan. Ii, with
tho object Of going up tho river Cnnto to
Fort Guamo, In compliance with tho or
dcrs of General Borch. AT 10 o'clock III
the morning of Jan. II both gunboats
were near Mango landing whom an cxplo-
sion of torpedo, which had been well
placed in tho river, sunk tho Rclampago.
Those of the crew who survived SWAN to-
ward shore, but wore fired on from tho
banks At the critical momcnt 81 boat
was launched from tho Ccntinela, which
rescued the mon in the water. Tho expo
tlition had to return TO ManZillo. Six of
tho Relampago's officers and crew were
killed outright, and all of the rest received
wounds Of more or less severity. On tho
Centincla the commander, sScnor Pucrta,
was seriously wounded, whilc of the crow
one was killed and nine wounded.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-01-23
Mrs. Irwin Acquitted.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 19.-Mrs Emma c. r.
win was yesterday afternoon acquitted of
the charge of being an accessory with
George Matthews, her paranour, in the
murder of her husband, James j. Irwin.
The prosecution found itself powerless to
place before the jury evidence that would
show collision when Matthews, who is
under death sentence for the crime, re-
fused point blank to testify in the matter.
After this the state closed its case, which
was given to the jury without argument.
a verdict of not guilty was rendered, the
jury not leaving the box. Mrs. Irwin
was at once set ut liberty.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-01-23
Mysterious Disappearance of a Bag of Coin.

New YORK, Jan. ia bag containing
$500 was stolen yesterday from in front
of the Pacific State bank 1t was the prop
crtv of the Metropolitan Traction county,
and had been sent to the bank in tho
charge of two men. Several bags of coin
had been carried from the wagon into the
bank when one of the men. according to
the story told to the police, set this sack,
The most valuable ono of all, upon the
sidewalk to be ready for the messenger
when he should emerge from the bank.
The man ut the wagon turned to lift out
another bag, and when he looked for the
sack on the sidewalk it had disappeared.
The police are investigating.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-01-23
No Cuban Stamps Through the Mails.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19-The recent claim
of the Cuban Junta OF New York that let
tiers bearing the new Cuban stamps have
passed through the United States mail
has called forth denial from Postmaster
Dayton, of New York. In a letter to the
Washington postal officials he says that
no envelopes bearing stamps with tho in
scription Republic OF Cuba" or other
wise purporting TO be issued by the Cuban
insurgents have gone through the New
York posto1lice. The issue has never been
raised, but it is looked upon us likely that
mail bearing Cuban stamps would be
treated rs unstamped, and the full postage
collected from the receiver.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-01-23
Princess Chimay's Divorce Case.

CuAnlRRor, Jan. 10-Tho action for di-
vorcc by Prince IT, Chinay against his
wife, formerly Miss CLAIR. Ward, of De-
troit, who clopcd with Hungarian gypsy
last summer, opened hero to-day. Maitre
Allan, of the court OF appeals of Paris, will
defend the princess. In an interview Mai
tire Allain said: The caso will be Il cause
cclebre, and the divorce of the century,
principally because tho mother of the prin-
cess takes the princess side, and on nc
count Of tho prominence In it OF IA kings
name The Dowspaper statements that
the princess has lost hor fortune are I'M
true. She still hns good income" Mai
tro Allain declares that she docs not love
Iar ,rvnSv lover
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-01-23
Kenncy for Senator from Delaware.

DOVER, Del, Jan. 19.-The contest for
the Democratic nomination for United
States senator was long drawn out, and
until nearly midnighu there were eleven
candidates in the field and each was conf
dent of victory. The twenty-second ballot
was reached ut midnight The fight had
then narrowed down to five men. Will
nrd Salisbury of New Castle, led these
with 9 votes james L. Wolcott Of Kent,
4; r. Kenney of Kent, s; John G. Gray of
Sussex, 3. The balloting was kept up, how
ever, and on the twenty-sixrh ballot Ken
ney received the nomination, the vote
being: Kenncy, IS; salisbury, s; Wal
colt, 5; not voting, l. The trump" legis-
lature met and nominated j. Edward
s ddicEs
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-01-23
Sixteen children Burned to Death.

DALLAS, Tex, Jan. Sire completely
destroyed the Buckners Orphans home
near here early in the morning Sixteen
children were crematod and nine injured,
three of them fatally. Tho dead children
ranged in age from years to II. All the
dead except ono were buried in the ceme-
terry of the home. All the farmers in the
vicinity turned out and assisted i'll max
ing collins, digging graves and burying
the victims. There Hi boys and moro
than 100 girls in the home but all are ac-
ro1,1o rod for
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E..,,ayor Mcgowan Married.

TRENTON, Jan. 1S.-Ex- Mayor Frank A.
Mcgowan, OF this city, and his wife, who
was formerly Mrs. j. \. Barnes, together
with tho child Of the latter, arrived here
today for permanent residence. Mr.. Ma
gowan declines to say anything about tho
amount paid Mr.. Barnes for the settle
ment Of the lattcr's $50, 900 suit for alicna-
ton of his wife's affections. He, however,
gave out Il statement mat he and Mrs.
Barnes were married at Milwaukee, Wis,
immediately after her divorce last June,
and that they were remarked in Phila-
dclphia Oh Saturday last, sin order to de-
feat any attempt of my political enemies
20 make trouble
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General Markets.

PHILADELPHIA, jan. 1S.-Flour unchanged;
winter super, $2.S0G3 10; do. extra, $3.25(G550;
Pennsylvania roller, clear, S4.25'@44O; do. do,
straight s450g4.05; western winter clear S4.2o
@l4.4O. Wheat hrmer; January, 911ag9l34c.
Corn quiet; january, 231a'e23224c. Hay firm;
choice timothy, 4l4509l5 for large bales. Beef
steady beef hams, $lS;GlS5O Pork dull; fam
ily, S1O5O011. Lard steady western steam i.25.
Butter firm western creamery, 1920 &C.. 10.
factory ,7G7Ic. Elgins, 2o]@c. imitation cream
cry, 1l@l6c.; New York dciry, l0Gl514c. do.
creamery, 13@1Oc.; extra state prints, whole
sale, re. prints iobbing at 23,@26c. Cheese
steady Now York large, 71ag1114c; fancy ITO
111lc. Part Skins, 4GS15c.; full Skins, 214(s3c.
Eggs steady; New York and Pennsylvania, lGCg
1910. western fresh, 12IaGl5Iac
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-01-23
Young Leo May Get Back.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-Among the
thirty cadets dropped from the military
academy us the result of the January ex-
aminations was George Mason Lee, of
Virginia, son of the American consul gen.
eral at Havana, who was found deficient
in several studies. Secretary Lamont has
reopened this case, together with that of
Philip S. Ward, of New York, similarly
dropped, to the academic board for recon-
sideration, it being represented that there
were extenuating circumstances in each
instance. The decision of the board is
final in such matters
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-01-23
\ Maniac,s Awful Crime.

NEW YORK, Jan. 19.-At Mamaroneck.
Westchester county, last night Arthur
Palmer during fit of insanity shot his
brother, Leonard Palmer, killing him al
most instantly, and fatally wounded his
mother and sister. The murderer had
been mildly insane for some past but yes
terday afternoon bad fit seized him,
which resulted some hours latter in his
securing revolver and attacking the
family. Mrs. Palmer and her daughter
will probably die. The mailman escaped
to the woods
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ths Cahnbn Bridge Horror,

ATLANTA, Jan. 19.-Sam Palatlla, a
Hungarian tramp, cross eyed, Il ticnd in
expression and revolving in countenance,
has confessed to having perpetrated the
great Cahaba bridge disaster, which oc-
CURED three weeks ago in Alabama. He
admits that single handed he sent thirty
five persons to q horrible death and
wounded and manned IL score more. Pa;
latka was arrested in Eatonton, Putnam
county, in middle Georgia. His first cup
tors believed him half witted. Those in
charge of him on his way to Alabama say
he is entirely without human feelings. He
spoke of the fearful wreck with 10 sign Of
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-01-23

BERLIN, Jan. 16-The Lokaanzoiger
publishes dispatch from st. Petersburg
reporting lamentablo incident which has
occurred in the cars presence. The car,
it seems, beckoncd to gardner who was
working in the park ut Tzarskocs-eloe.
The guard, seeing The man running to-
ward the Car, shot him dead supposing
that he was would be assailant The
car was deeply affected by this occurrence.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-01-23
Live Stock Markets

NEW YORK, Jan. lS.-Beeves generally steady;
native steers, s4.5O95.l0; stays and oxen, $l.l0@
AS; bulls, $2.75a34O; dry cows $l.G5;g3. Calves
slow and lower; veals, $5tG7.50; barnyard calves,
ssas.25; westerns, $2.S71a(@5.l2la. Sheep and
lambs quiet lambs closed triao weak; sheep,
s2.75(64.2O; lambs, sl.50g5.6O. Hogs easier at
EAST LIBERTY, Pa., Jan. 1s.-Cattle slow; 10
@l5c. lower; prime, s4.65(94S5: feeders, 5000
4 bulls, stays end cows, $2lS3G0. Hogs fairly
active; prims light ar. best medium, $3.50
$40; common to fair, $;6J ss3-t5 heavy, s3:4Olg
s55: roughs, 81 25@3.lU. Sheep steady; prime,
s3s5a4: common 2.i0G3 choice lambs, S4.9cG
5.lO; common to good, s3.15@4.15; veal calves,
S65Gy7.