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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-01
MORRO CASTLE
WAS DESTROYED

Copyright 1895. the Associated Press.
Port An Prince. Hayti, Juns 1.-The
following additional details have been
received here frum Spanish sourcs st
Havana OF the engagement reported OF
Santiago dc Cuba yesterday
The spanish batteries at first answered
the firv OF the American squadron In q
lively manner. After 20 minutes Of
firing directed in . superior manner upon
the part OF the American aest, tie Span
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-01
WORK OF THE
STATE SOL0NS.
Sheriffs, District Court Judges and
Clerks EIected--0nIy Two
Changes We're Made.

Newport, r. l., June 1.-The second day
for most OF the uncertainties of the
several Office holders had been set ct
rest by the action of the several
caucuses held last evening, and
although there was not much excitement,
there were several men who breathed
freely when the janitor OF the old state
House had turned out the lights and the
business was concluded.
In the general caucus held by the Re-
publicans, which IL tantamount to saying
by nearly the whole body OF the legisla.
ture, there was not ripple Of excitement,
all the old officials being renominated,
and the same rule applied to the county
caucusss, with the exception of Wash
tngton County, In which shere was the
usual opposition to sheriff Cundeil, his
opponent being ex-senator Kenyon, of
Charles own, with he usual result, and
Cundell won out. The Newport mem bers
did not meet in county caucus last night,
leaving their business until $3.50 o'clock
this morning, owing to the fact that a
Middletown and Portsmouth memb bers
had gone to their homes.
In the district cuucusos held last even
ing, there was very little interest, there
being only two chenges In the judicial
nominations. One Of these was In the
18th district, where Am brose Feeley was
nominated in place of Thomas z. Lee.
who declined to run. and the other was
Of the eigh judicial district, by Henry
A. Palmer, Of Cranstoh, the delegation
from Foster casting rhe votes which re-
moved Judge" Phitiips from Office.
Mr.. Palmer is young man, and appears
to be very popular. ''.-..'-..-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-01
Demurrer Overruled.

The Appellate Court sss overrulsd the
defendants demurrer In the care Of
George Il. Vernon. executor. Ut sl., ".
Gardiner b. Reynolds. The complsinAnt
seeks an accounting from the managing
owner or the tug Aquidneck of Newport
and sre two Of many owners. The defend
ant claimed oil the owners should b
joined as oomplainante, but shis the oouvo
deems unnecessarys
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-01

ish batteries began to weaken their nre.
and the American ships concentrated a
violent fire upon El MORO, destroying 1t
completely. The forts at Sooapa and
Punta Gorda fired tho last shots.
The Spanish losses must have been
considerable. Details are lacking as to
the American losses.
The Spaniards pretsnd to have struck
the American vessels several times but
this information is accepted here under
reserve.
At 4 o'clock this afternoon the Amer
loan squadron ceased firing. At that
hour there was NO Spanish vessel In
sight. No news has been received here
from the dispatch boats.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-01
Bedding Plants, Low Prices,

Bedding Plants, Low Prices.
Colers. per doz., 10 cents.
Heliotrope, per doz., 80 cents.
Saliva, per doz., 80 and rs cents.
Gernniums, per doz., 30 cents and e1.00.
Blooming Hyderangas. 30 cents and up.
Other plants at equally low prices.
W. 8. HOGG, Benefit and Meeting street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-01

The suit Of Catherine CouIey sstiDse
the city Of Providence to recover S-ou0
has bean settled ous Of court TIE tlsin-
til. while going along Oxford street. To-
tween 0orton avenue ANA Plum eeroo&
fell into . hols In ne sidoWoik and bodly
injured her bacs, hips and Side oste1s-
cured ~ Attorney J. ". NaeDeVoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-01
New Trial Refused.

The Appellate Court today denied the
defendants petition for new trial In
the case of Rhode Island Hospital Truss
Company VI. Patrick w. Baxter. Ibis
was = rent suit and . new trial WAS
asked because it was claimed clause OF
the lease was mieconstrued snd damages
awarded the plsinti6 wers exeessive.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-01

tion-to the shots, and the shells fell
harmlessly into the sea
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-01
A New Judge Advocate.

United States District Attorney Charles
A. Wilson, having resigned the position
OF Judge advocate general OF the State
militia, Governor Dyer, late yesterday
afternoon, appointed Lieut.. Col. Walter
r. 6tiness, who has held the Office Of
assistant judge advocxtv general for many
years, to ELL the vseancy, and conse-
quently promoted him to the rank OF
brigadier-general. Later In. the evening
Gen. 6tjness was nomipated in the eau
Gus for the Office OF judge advocate gene
RAJ.
Contrary to the general expectation
Governor Dyer did not deliver his message
concerning the proposed reorga
of the State militia yesterday afternoon,
as he was in hurry 10 leave for Provi-
dence Immediately after the inaugural
parade. The substance of the message,
however, 10 generally known, and the
recommendation made by the governor
are very favorably received, and there
appears to be no doubt that the militia
will be reorganized on just such basis a
he suggests, . majority OF the members
OF the legislature looking at his view of
the question AZ the best to be adopted.
Governor Dyer returned to Newport this
morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-01
In the Senate.

The Senate was called to order st 10
o'clock this morning by Governor Dyer,
with a quorum present
Altar tho journal was read, Governor
Dyer announced the committees OF the
senate m follows:
Judiciary = Edward Ia Freeman, VIII
liam q. RoelKer. George Il. A. Beane,
Henry II. Anthony and Arthur Il.
Austin.
simmons, Albert \. :Baobcok, Nicholas
n. Reinsr and Christopher n. Champ lin.
Finance Ben jainin Drown, William
g. Rocker, Lefoy l.. ChiiIsop, Frederick
W. Easton and y. Edward Stndley.
Education -. Edward Htudley. william
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-01
The New Constitution.

Judging from present Indications it ID
hardly possible for the General Assent bly,
to adjourn before Thursday afternoon,
as there are several matters, 1t is said,
acted upon. One of these is the act to
approve and publish and submit 20 the
electors proposition of amendment to
the constitution OF the 8 o e,'u which was
introduced In the Senate Today.
The acr provides that tho proposition
shall be submitted to the electors for their
approval or rejection, &C meetings to be
the words following: "Shall the PROPOSE
tion of amendment to the constitution of
this State, entitled The revised consIitu-
tion of the State of Rhode Island and
Providence Plantations,' be adopted 2"
The voting places In the various cities
and towns shall be kept opsn during the
hours required by law for voting for
state officers. The act further provides
that the secretary of state shall cause the
proposition to be published in all the
papers publishing the state laws for one
week next preceding the day of election.
In addition to this city and town clerks
shall insert the proposition In tho war
rants OF election. and the proposition is
to be read in every voting place on the
day of election. The aot then goes on
to soy that the governor, secretary OF
state, and attorney general shall count
the ballots on or before the 23d day of
November, 1898. And the governor shall
announce the result, BY proclamation, on
or before the first day Of December, 1898,
and II the proposition shall have been
approved by thrse-ffths of the electors of
the state present and lvoting "The same
shall be declared to be the revised consti-
tutiCn Of the State Of Rhode Island and
Providence Plantations"
IL is also probable, although by no
means certain, that the city Of Providence
will attempt to get through certain legis-
lation In regard to occurring an equitable
tax law, and also for licensing dealers In
milk. Other matters there may be, but
they will have to 20 over until the session
to be held on June IA next.
IL is very evident that the leader Of the
House viii be ex-attorney general Dubois
OF East Providence, and he will have as an
excellent second Hon. John p. Sapborn
OF Newport.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1898-12-01
TACTFUL PEOPLE.

There is a delightful fascination
about person who possesses unlim-
tied tact. They seem to keep every
thing about them in perfect harmony.
They are the life of social gathering,
the pillars of successful enterprise, and
comfort to the afflicted. Their own
lives are secondary consideration
"Self last" is their motto. They come
and go cheerfully. Bright smiles, kind
words, loving deeds are their gifts
to humanity. Their nature is not
prying ard tattling one, they are too
fully occupied with nobler considera
tions. Their very presence wards off
gossip. You take pleasure in their
visits because you have no fear that
they will distort and repeat your con-
versatiOn. They are not rudely critical
and fauIt-finding. They mind their
own business and have tactful but
pleasant way of compelling others to
do the same. They have no affinity with
the questionable affairs of society.
They do not rant about existing social
evils but do their utmost to uplift soci-
ETY. by substituting good for evil. They
can find good in every one and adroitly
bring to the surface the better natures
of those about them. T.ey put you at
your ease and find time for a pleasant
word for the timid. They bring en-
cOilragomont for the f1utterinU and
cheer to the disheartened. Being sim
cere they hate all deceit and do not
stoop to fiattery. Nor do they &C.
complish so much that is commendable
by sacrificing their own self improve
ment or neglecting their duties. They
are here, there, and most of all where
they should be. Talent is excellent,
tact is better. Talent is something,
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1898-12-01
IN THECAR.

Some stories make the reader better
because they tell of men and women as
God intended them to be, not as they
are. Such is the following, and seldom
you find one as good. 1t is from the
Independent:
He came into the car one cool, fall
afternoon, when the train stopped at a
forgotten little station on the branch
line, and sat down near the door, plac-
ing the two small children that he car
ried on the seat before him.
There was something about the mans
appearance which attracted our atten-
tion His clothing was clean but very
shabby. The old felt hat pulled down
over his ears, could not wholly hide the
closely cropped hair beneath. His
cleanly shaven face was colorless from
illness or confinement.
Some of us thought we recognized
the shuttle when he walked as being the
step of the "chain gang;;" but the chill
dren, though quite as poorly clad, were
boisterously happy over their prospec-
tive journey.
The boy was about six years old, the
girl not more than four.
"You can't remember it, Betty" the
boy kept repeating to his little sister.
eve used to ride lots on the train
with dad: didn't we dad 9"
And the mans face would break into
solemn smile, as he nodded his head
in reply.
"And oh, we had such good times,''
prattled on the youngster "You know,
Betty, there's boy that comes through
the car and brings all sorts of good
things, and dad always buys 'em; don't
you dad?"
"Oh, there'll be candy and popcorn
and oranges and lots Of other things,
more'n can member"
Thus the youngster prattled on,
while Betty fairly jumped up and
down on the seat with delight.
BY and by the conductor came
through. The man started up hastily
when he heard the door bang, but sank
back relieved when he saw the brass
buttoned official.
A few minutes later the door of the
rear car banged again, and we knew
that the bane of the traveller, the pop
corn boy, was approaching.
The man rose hastily, whispering to
the children to remain where they
were, and came hurriedly up the aisle.
He was not bad looking man, but
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1898-12-01
TERMS

assumed his seat on the bench and l
seated myself in the centre we'll to the
front.
"Sheriff open the court" said the
Judge.
The order was complied with and the
sheriff ordered to bring in the prisoner.
l well remember the appearance of
Juan Herrero, sinister looking Mexi-
can with long black hair, heady, in
famed eyes and hook nose.
"You Juan Manuel Herrera, have
you anything to say why sentence
should not be pronounced on you ?''
said the Judge, looking all the time at
me.
''Sir, senor," said Herrero.
''Shut up said the Judge.
"The sentence of this court is that
you," here the Judge shook his
clenched fist at me, "be taken from
here by the sheriff of Arayahoe county
to such place in said county as he may
deem suitable and there, on the 10Th of
November of this year between the
hours of IL and O'clock in the after
noon be hanged by the neck until you
are dead, and may God have mercy on
your SOUL" and the judge shook his
fist at me.
But few days later he granted a
writ of error, and Herrera was finally
acquitted to my great relief, for have
little doubt that the beating of that
ace full was the cause of the sentence.
LOPE De VEGA.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1898-12-01
! $1.N per year, in advaL ce
! Six Months 50 cents.
u 9'itteu for The Prison Mirror.
A GHOST STORY.

There is pleny of superstition and
ghost stories in this country, but some
how they lack the veneration and re-
spectability which attaches to the
hoary ruins and traditions of the old
countries.
Stories of ghosts and haunted cham
bers ETC., always had a fatal fascina-
tion for me, and to see real ghost was
one of my chief desires as long ago as I
can remember.
The place of my birth was near the
old ruined castle of Hapsal in Livonia,
which has figured in half dozen peace
treaties of various nations. 1t was
built about 700 years ago by the Livon-
ian Knights, and has been at various
times in possession of the Poles,
Lithuanians, Danes, TeutOnic Knights
SwedeS and finally Russians.
On the massive stones in its walls
you can still see the arms of many a
noble house which has made it's mark
in history, such as the three water
leaves at the Stures, the fieur de lis of
Vasa, the serpent of Snakenborg, and
the famous crowned horse of the Wre-
des.
On stormy night, when the thun-
der and lightning makes shelter desir-
able, the peasant women, as they sit
spinning their flax by the light of the
home made tallOw candles, still tell
each other that Charles TX is storming
Hapsal in bloody effort to obtain rec
ognition as King of Sweden from his
nephew whom he had dethroned, but
who, being son of Catherine of the
Jagellons, was still King of Poland.
1t was on night like that l went
out at the ripe age of six to see whe-
ther might recognize any of my an
cestors in the ghostly, storming col
umns of the Swedes. The lightning
showed the empty windows of the
stately ruin as 1 approached with trep-
idation. The drawbridge is gone and
crumbling walls. l crossed and en-
tered the dOOrless gate and went in
side. Here the old chapel still stands
with its walls lined with funny old
tOmbstOnes of slate.
In the deep recess of the chapel door
l sat down to await the nocturnal
drama which l felt sure would be
played.
There was also found in the morn
ing by the servant sent with others to
search for me. There were no evil con-
sequences, as didn't get spanked nor
catch cold, but felt that the tradit-
ions of my ancestors would suffer if 1
denied having seen the phantom host,
so l circumstantially related to the
peasant women when they mysterious
ly asked me what had seen, how in
the middle of the night the castle was
filled with mailed knights and men at
arms, and how the Swedes had stormed
the castle. l conjured up in my mind
the famous bastard son of Charles as
tall man with long red beard on
a white horse, leading the assault. It
was my first attempt at telling story,
and it was one of the most effective 1
have told. But the peasant women of
the village ever after looked askance
at me and said:
"It is not natural for child to do
such thing"
But it is only once year on the eve
of ALI Souls that you can see the shad-
owy host charging on Hapsal, and as I
didn't happen to select that particular
evening, the chances are that the ira
dition may be true, after all.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1898-12-01
PLEASE REMIT,

PLEASE REMIT.
The letter that he longed for never came,
Instead there came another with his name,
Twas one he'd not expected
A bill he had rejected
With the words he SO detested:
"Please remit"
HEC
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1898-12-01
Vol. XII.-NO. 19.
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Written for The Prison Mirror.

If now we try to tell you how
Our newspaper is made,
Don't smile and say, Its quite plain now,
Why some folks learn the trade"
Far-seeing ones perchance discern,
1t is saying neat.
That all which comes by crook or turn,
Into our net is meat.
When hightOned( ?)SheetS address us as
Convicted" contemporary,
We say we wonder what they are.
In a column headed "Query."
Some one remarks: "Your lights are dim."
His chagrin to assuage,
We take an extra rap at him,
On the editorial page.
And when our crop of poet locks.
They devastate for fun,
Say: "He laughs best who laugheth last"
And write another pun.
Of Slander vile we stem the tide,
But never expect praise;
We take the ''devil" to one side,
And there exchange bOquets.
Our humOrist, hearing someone sing
A song that he dislikes,
Says, here's my chance; we'll air the thing,
Among the "Hits and Strikes"
The "type-lOuse" now, gaping jay,
With wondering eyes would see,
When-Swish! ! We have strike next day
That hits him to a T.
The poet sends a jem(?) this time;
And makes us think Oh d--n,
When he perhaps has tried to rhyme
Pilgrim with Uncle Sam.
Then there is one who has knack,
(YOu know him preSume;)
OF ripping BARRIERS up the back,
With Dutch nom de plume.
So if from grief, our hair appears
To be little ''croppy,'
We deem it not cause for tears
But only so much copy"
BILL SYKES,
Iron County register., 1898-02-24
HE HOUSE REAUTIEuL.

Portieres of that eyer-beautifu1 tex
tile fiaX-velours, with heavy fringe top
and bottom, are now selling for nine
dollars rer pair. Flax-yelours is moth
proof and is lovely for use where direct
sunlight cannot reach it.
Very handsome. and serviceable as
we'll, are the large lounginy cushions
covered with the so-called art velvets,
showing told conventional leaf and
flower designs. These may be pur-
chased for three dollars.
Ingram carpets have one r,crit which
is not possessed by any of the pile or
Brussels "-der; they are much mere
easily and cffectually swept. Inrrains
woven in brussels effect leave little 10
desire in the way Of utility and arrr=r-
ance. Strictly all-wool carpets of this
weave have been selling for so cents
per yard.
Green rush scrap baskets are very
rcrch mere picturesque and pleasing
thnn tic hefrilled. beribboned and en-
briodcred fcncv affairs that suggest
mere frirc'ity and waste of time. A
bow of rich satin ribbon tied to one OF
these rush baskets viii give fancy
touch without impairment of utility
Ladies' World,
Iron County register., 1898-02-24
BRYAN THEIR CHOICE.
Regarded as the Logical Candidnt
for 1900,


Regarded as the Logical Candidate
for 1000.
The numerous conferences held re-
Gently by the silver men in congress
have eliminated in an agreement on a
plan for cooperation with respect to
the elections to the next congress, both
house and senate. The silver repub-
licans and populists held conference
the other night in the committee room
of Senator Allen, of Nebraska, and
agreed upon plan. Every silver re-
publican and every populist, senator
and representative, was present, and
the conference was entirely harmoni-
Gus and unanimously in favor of CO.
operation with the democrats in cleo
tions next fall, looking to a general CO.
operation in the presidential election
of 1900. There was no opposition mani
tested to the plan which was proposed
and adopted. This plan is for the three
parties to cooperate in support of the
candidates of each for election to the
house and senate, to fill places now held
by each, respectively.
There was also a unanimous express
sion of opinion during the informal
(llSCuSSIOn bAdb MI was GuG IOR-
ical candidate for the presidency of the
cooperating silver forces. Cooperation
will be encouraged in all sections. Ex-
Representative Towne, the chairman of
the silver republican national commit
tee, it was decided, should go to Oregon
for the purpose of assisting to a CO.
operation between the democrats, sill
yer republicans and populists of that
state for the election of two populist
nominees for congress. The plan of
cooperation contemplates that where
seats in either house of congress are
now held by silver man in either OF the
three parties the united assistance of
the three bodies shall be given to elect
to that seat a man of the same party as
the one now holding it.-Washington
Ctn1.
Iron County register., 1898-02-24
The DinEIex Deficit.

The republicans organs had lot to
say about the little surplus the Ding
ley bill scraped up in December, but
their silence on the January deficit of
$7,00O,000 is most profound. This
would indicate that they don't even
find the outlook encouraging, for an oc-
casional shortage is not thing to be
discouraged over. Touching on the
prospect, the Albany Argus says: "It
is still regarded as improbable that the
Dingley tariff can, in full normal year,
produce enough revenue from customs
to make up the amount required for the
expenditures of the government. The
treasury statements show that for the
first seven months under that law the
deficit was $43, 1854, ,791, SO that gain of
more than $1O,00O,0O0 a month will be
required for the next five months to
overcome the deficit. The republican
party will be held responsible for this
failure, and it's political effect will be
apparent in the congressional cleo
tions." It is noted, however, that the
republicans have already begun to
bring their philosophy to bear on their
expected defeat in the congressional
elections" = Binghamton On. W
Leader
Iron County register., 1898-02-24

laughing at the idea, even though as
she spoke she yielded the point, meek
ly permitting herself to try the strange
construction 'I feel like Patience on
a monument, smiling at grief" she
laughingly observed, glaneing about
from the high perch.
'And will do to personate grief?"
he amusedly returned. '+Niobe could
hardly have been wetter than I, fancy.
But-heavens!-hear that downpour.
We are here just in time, you see, Miss
Meredith"
EYES," she replied, listening with an
nyTed face to the thunderous beating
upon the roof. "And it is leaking over
there in the corner-see"
"But it is all right where you are,"
he reassuring;y returned. "And are
you getting warn? Can I do anything
to make you more comfortable?''
81 am doing beautifully, thanks"
There was a puzzled light in her eyes
as she looked at him with a glance that
swiftly took note of his dark brown,
close-cropped hair, showing tendency
to curl at the ends, which lay damp
against his forehead, the clear, gray
blue eyes, the dark moustache, and the
square-cut chin beneath. 1t was
strong, masterful face, fne-looLing
rather than handsome. There was in
tellectual force in the high forehead,
uprightness in the frank glance, which
had a way of flashing in light of humor,
exquisitely contagious when he smiled.
In that smile lay his strongest claim t.