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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-08
Sampson Believed to Have Rendered Them
Of Practically No Future Value.
American Guns Proved Effective and Desnuctive--A
Number Of Spanish Officers and Men Killed.
Blazing the Way For Landing Of Troops

unhampered by restrictions from Wash
fngton. The exact nature of his orders
has never been made public. but naval
official In position TO know what thor
are says that the admiral has had
greater power conferred upon him than
has ever been given to any commander
in-chief II Is for him to decide on the
time for an attack, and the place and
manner OF its execution. He may at
tack before troops arrive. or. in his dis
erection. act without the cooperation Of
troops: if circumstances warrant. he
may refrain from any operations. In
short IL is said that Admiral Sampson
Is complete master OF the tactical and
strategic operations by the naval forces
of Santiago. This is In line with the
policy approved by the highest naval
authorities.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-08
THE CABLES TO CUBA.

Washington. June SIT Is believed
that General Blanco Is cut of from com
munication With his home government.
One Of the English cables running south
from Cuba to Jamaica IL still In opera
tion, although the officials find consider
able difficulty In obtaining information
regarding the working Of the cables.
The difIiculty Of cuttint on the Spanish
from their home government has DEM
onstrated the necessity for the govern
ment ownership Of a cable vessel. end
General 0rsely. chief siGnal efyiess eS the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-08

Kingston. Jam, June s.--The American
feet engaged the Spanish batteries de-
tending the entrance OF the harbor OK
Santiago Monday and. after a three
hours bombardment, silenced nearly all
the forts, destroyed several earthworks
and rendered the Estrella and Cave
batteries. the two principal fortifications,
useless.
The fleet formed In double column six
miles off MORO castle at 9 o'clock In the
morning and steamed slowly 5000 yards
off shore. the Brooklyn leading, followed
by the Marblehead. Texas and Massa-
chusetts, and turned westward. The
second line. the New York leading. with
the New Orleans. Yankee, Iowa and
Oregon following, turned eastward. The
Vixen and Suwanee were far out on the
left flank, watching the riflemen on
shore. The Dolphin and Porter did SINH
lar duty on the right flank. The line
headed by the New York attacked the
new earthworks near Morro castle. The
Brooklyn column took up a station op-
posite the Estrella anu Catalina bat
teries. and the new earthworks along the
Shore.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-08

in 1000 yards"
While the officials of the navy depart
ment decline to say definitely whether
the bulletin contained all the informa-
tion given in Admiral SIMPSONS cable
gram, there Is reason too believe that II
did not. The officials refused to vouch- Z
safe further information. One point was
elected by questioning. That was tha'
the cablegram contained no Information
about the landing OF either land forces
or r1nrinne
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-08

and Catalina Notifications were so dam
aged that II is questionable whether
they will ever be able TO render effective
work during the war. After the fleet had
retired the Spaniards returned to some
OF their guns and sent IL shells, but no
one was injured. One large shell fell
close to the collier Justin. Throughout
the engagement no American ship was
hit and no American was injured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-08

The authorities here have laid down
the general ends 10 be attained in Cuba
and Porto Rico, and the war board has
supplemented this with every bit OF in
formation which could assist the COM
mander-in-chicf. but beyond this Nd
miral Sampson's authority Is practical
ly without limit. Under these circum-
stances ne naval authorities have no
means OF knowing whom a battle is to he
expected. or what the line OF action Is
TO be.
The Buffalo. lately the Nictheroy OF
the Brazilian navy, arrived IN Hampton
roads yesterday from Brazn. The YES
sci, II Ia learned. Is not yet actually on
the naval list. She has been acquired
subject to certain conditions that doubt
less will be strictly fulfilled by the
brazilian government. They arc that
the ship must be turned over In good
condition as 20 huh and machinery. The
ordnance viii be supplied by the United
States government in the shape OF 10
six-inch rnpid-hre guns. The machinery
OF the Buffalo II known TO be In bad
shape but just 10 what extent Is not
known here. The ship will be inspected
by naval board when she is ready for
delivery TO the goverpment. Meanwhile
the work Of putting her in condition viii
20 on at once at Newport News. The
Buffalo was not Obliged. like the oregon.
TO make a detour IN reaching n home
port 10 avoid possible enemy because
beins manned by brazilian crew and
not yet the property OF the United
States ane was NOT rnbfect 10 aftack
All the'positIons In the volunteer army
under the presidents FIRST call either
have been filed or the places promised.
and the remaining nominations TO them
will soon be sent 10 the senate. Asare-
suit 81 this the pressure on Secretary
Alger and the other army officials is not
so great as heretofore, and there r. a
considerable falling on In the number Of
visitors to the department Thederars-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-08
CLEARING THE WAY.

Theory In Washington ms to the signif-
capce Of sampson's Actions.
Washington, June s.-Starting out
with a strong belief that there had been
nothing In the nature of serious en-
gagement between SIMPSONS forces and
the Spanish defenses at Santiago, when
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-08
The POPULATION OF
PROVIDENCE

Is about 10000. and we would say al least
ons-hslf are troubled with ams affection Of
shs Throat and Lungs. ne those complaints
ere. according 70 statistics. more numerous
than others We would advise ~ ~r' -
neglect the opportunity 'c c.'l '.f ~
gist and sst bo'.ie -
the throat and Lunls. lIicv- .... =.
Criai siss free. Sold BY ell druggists
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-08
By A sPANIARD PERHAPS.

Hartford. June SAN attemps to burn
the state arsenal was made about mid
night The fire department prevented
a serious result and the fire wasted rs
force on n barn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-08

Don't eve them tea 1T coffee havs vot
tried the new food drink called Grain or :.
is delicious and nourishina and takes tho
pace Of coffae The more Srain-O Won give
the children the more neslth v..u cistributo
through their systems Grain-O is maze ot
pure grains. and when properly prepared
costs about y as much All grocsrs sell u
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-08

army. I'm speaking about the matter.
said he hoped that hereafter the United
States would own such a ship. whether
the country was at peace or at war.
One could be purchased for 5000. 900. and
n the signal service had had such ship
at its command at the beginning OF the
war Cuba would have been isolated In a
week az far as the cable was concerned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-08
SWORD FOR DEWEY.

Washington. June s.-The sword to be
presented to Admiral Dewey, under the
act of congress providing for this special
mark of distinction for his bravery at
Manila. will be one of the most beautiful
weapons ever made. Already the artis-
tic ingenuity of the best sword makers
and jewelers. OF the country has been
excited. and the navy department has
more than so designs. They are marked
by great beauty, some of the blades be-
Ing wrought with figures emblematic OF
the famous battle of Manila bay, while
the hilt and scabbard. combining steel,
gold and silver are studded with jewels
and highly wrought marine emblems,
such as neptunes. dolphins mermaids,
capstans. anchors etc.
Thus far the department has not taken
up the matter Of selecting design. as
the board for this purpose has not been
named. II is likely to consist OF AS
sistant Secretary Allen. Senator Lodge
and one Of the professors of the naval
academy. The same board will decide
upon the medals which congress had
provided as a mark Of special distinction
10 all the officers and crew OF the ships
taking part In the battle OF Manila.
SIGHTED THE TRANSPORTS.
San Francisco, June S.--The Belgic ar
rived from the orient via Honolulu yes
terday, but was sent into quarantine,
three cases OF smallpox having developed
on board since her departure from Hong
Kong One case was landed at Nagasa-
XII. another at Kobe and the third at Hon
olulu. No new case has developed since
the steamer left Honolulu, and II Is
thought that the disease has been
stamped out. TIL vessel and cargo will
be thoroughly fumIgated.
The Belgic reports sighting the first
transport, which left this city May 25,
about $50 miles east OF Honolulu. The
Bslgio sailed from Honolulu June l. The
Charleston mad arrived at Honolulu two
days before, and was rccoaled at the
time of the departure OF the Deigic.
Preparations were being made at Homo
lulu for the reception of the troops which
we're expected 10 arrive there on the day
the Bclgic left. The town was beauti-
fully decorated. and a public reception
was to be given the men on the troop
ship.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-08

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-08
NOTICE.
PROVIDENCE WATER WORKS.

commencins TUESDAY, Msy Gath, the wsess
Departmsns win fush the main ana oistr1buooa
pines on the west sios of the river
: Il will require ahpus siz weeks to coppisS "a
areas is liable 70 be dscolofed and ne pressuze
slightly reduced.
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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-03-08

SPANiARDS THREATEN.
II Manila % Fombartled Then New York
viii Suffer.

II Manila 70 Rombarded Then New York
win Suffer.
MADRID, March 4.-The public 10
much exercised over the report Of the
presence of squadron Of United States
warships at Hong Kong, as it Is pre-
sumed the vessels intend to threaten
Manila, the capital Of the Philippine
islands, in the event of war between
the United States and Spain.
The impartial, in an article headed
ITO Manila to New York." quoted an
unnamed high parsonage who scouts tho
idea of an imminent rupture, and says:
1.-THE presence Of warships ut Hong
Kong is only Warrington g policy, with
the view of oontenting the jingoes.
The high parsonage is said to have
add,si:
"But America has not so many war.
ships az to warrant such bold action.
II tho Yankees 60 to the Philippines.
the Spaniards will 60 to Now York"
The Globo remarks: 1.-The govern
ment IL alive to the critical situation.
aud is silently preparing for the worst.
But it 10 too diplomatic to disclose the
procedure BY which it is preparing for
emergencies.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-03-08
SHAPE ITS OWN COURSE.

Ne Orders Needed From Warrington by
tho Court Of Inquiry.
WASHINGTON, March 4. -Secretary
Long said at the close Of his day at the
navy department. that no word had
been received from the court OF in
quiry and that no orders had been or
would be given as to the movements of
the court from Key West, as the court
was fully authorized to shape it's own
movements. The original orders Of the
court were issued by Admiral Sicard,
as commander of the feet to which the
Maine belonged, and it has the tech
nical status of an admiraps court, re-
porting directly to him, both as to its
movements and as to its final report on
the cause of the disaster. The UNDER
standing here is that the court has not
concluded its work, but will return to
Havana to take testimony which has
been delayed by the difficulties in the
way of the divers. ss:* 49, - - 80 )
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-03-08
THE BIG ONES ESCAPE.

Interstate Commission Hears DIsorimina-
tion Testimony ut Cleveland.
CLEVELAND, March 4.-The Interstate
commerce commission is investigating
charges Of discrimination against the
Car Service association. j. G. Sim
mons, grain dealer, was on the wit.
ness stand. He testified that he was
forced to pay Cur service charges on all
of his shipments and goods received.
On many occasions the charges for
holding cars overtime, or for transfer
and switching was greater than the
regular freight rates. 1t was stated by
the witness that he knew that large
grain companies often escaped
without any additional charge for
switching or holding cars overtime.
The commission then continued the
hearing until April ~.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-03-08
Court Of Inquiry Apparently
Awaiting Orders From
Washington.
Judge Advocate Unable to Say
When They VIII Leave
for Havana.
Ono Of the Victims Given q
Naval Funeral on Amer
lean Soil.

KEY WEST, March 4.-Judge Advo'
cate Mark was the only officer Of the
court Of inquiry on shore during the
day. Captain Sampson remained on
board tho Iowa and Captain Chadwick
and Lieutenant Commander Potter on
tho New York. Even tho stenogra-
piers took holiday.
Some hitch has occurred in the plans
Of the court. though it 10 understood
that the members are awaiting orders
from Washington through Admiral
Sicard.
Lieutenant Mark said that he did
not know when the court would leave
Key West.
An unidentified body from the Maine
wreck was brought here on the coast
survey steamer Bache. One gun d.
vision from the United States cruiser
Marblehead, under the command OF
Lieutenant Anderson, received the re-
mains. The body was buried in the
cemetery with honors usually accorded
to dead sailor. Four wreaths were
placed on the flag which covered the
coffin. At the cemetery the chaplain
read q short sermon. The survivors of
the Maine were among those present at
the interment. There were no demon.
9tratiOne.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-03-08
LOUD BILL IS KILLED
Was Laid on the Table In the
House by Decisive Vote
Of 1872 to il9.
Forty.seven Republicans Aided
tho Minority In Defeating
the Measure.
Had Passed tho House at tho
Last Session by a Major
ity Of Forty.

WASHINGTON, March 4.-The Loud
bill to correct alleged abuses Of tho SEQ
ond class mail matter privilege, which
last year passed the house BY . major
ity of IA to l04, was buried under by
an overwhelming majority by the
house. The vote was not taken directly
on the bill but on a motion to lay it on
the table. BY vote Of l8s to ITO the
motion was carried. Forty.teven Re-
publicans joined with the Democrats
and Populists in accomplishing this re-
suit and 10 Democrats voted with the
majority of the Republicans. The re-
fusal OF Mr.. Loud to permit vote on
an amendment at the last minute was
responsible in a measure for the result.
but the strength Of the measure un'
doubleday waned throughout the three
days debate.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-03-08
CURE FOB ALCOHOLISM.
DR.. Paquin Claims That His Troatmes
Completely 1mmunizos tho Patient.

DR.. Psauin Claims That His Treatmes
Completely Immunizes tho Patient.
A wonderful treatment for alcoholism
is said to have been discovered by DIR.
Ozias Paqu!n, woll known in st. Louis
for several years as one Of st. Louis most
expert physicians.
DR.. Paquin snys: "For four years l
have been subjcctinE my treatment to tho
severest of tests, and ut times under tho
most trying conditions, yet Il failure to
effect positive and permanent euro has
never been recorded with the possible OK
ception of four who refused to pursue tho
treatment until discharged and who may
fall any day
~ regard alcoholism as essentially
disease of the nervous system. 1ntoxica-
ton Is not tho primary cause; 1t Is only
the common symptom. Restore tho nerv-
Gus system to a condition wherein tho pa
tiont shall lose the desire for excessive
stimulation and ut the same time be free
from tho necessity of using Intoxicating
liquors-thjs is the problem I have en-
deavorcd to solve In the past three years
some 8l5 cases have como to me for treat
1nent and with the possible exception Of
those referred to who refused to continue
tho treatment until discharged, we have
cured every one.
"The pec,. liar effect Of the treatment is
complete immunity-in fact, 1t may DO
compared to vaccination against smallpox.
To those who have been treated, nothing
10 20 repulsi,e as glass Of whisky, not to
the taste or smell, but to tho stomach.
The cure is permanent and no bad effects
follow In It's wake. The patient Is not re-
quired to go to On institution, when he 10
published to the world a. q druukard -
st. Louis Post Dispatch.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-03-08
LIBERALS CARRY LONDON.

The County Council Elections Without
Notable Incident.
LONDON, March 4.-The election for
members Of the county council passed
off with no notable incident. The at.
tempt Of the Earl Of Denbigh to GUST
John Burns in Battersea faxed. Earl
Russell, Progressive candidate, was de-
feated ut Hammersmith. The latest
returns show that the Progressives
have elected 81 Of their candidates aud
the Moderates 10. Thus far tho Pro.
gressives show net gan Of IL seats.
The Daily News says: 1--WE hope her
ma jesty' g government feels comfortable
this morning. They deliberately de-.
scended into a purely municipal arena.
and have been soundly threshed for
their palms."
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-03-08
REINDEER I'll

They VIII I3r Rushed Through tn Alaska
Even II Not Needed f"r Service.
ST.. PAUL, March 4.-The two trains
bearing the government reindeer expe'
dition arrived here over the Milwaukee
and St. Paul road at midnight and left
early in the morning over the Great
Northern or Seattle.
The "reindeer special" has been sent
through from the east ut speed Of %
miles an hour, and the same speed will
be maintained from st. Paul to the
coast.
A rumor was started that the govern.
ment had abandoned the purpose for
which these reindeer and their attend.
ants are intended, and that the whole
outfit would be left in Chicago. A. O..
Bird, general traffic manager Of tho
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul. how.
ever, said that even If they were not
wanted, they would be rushed on to the
Pacific coast and Alaska. They could
not live here more than short time.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-03-08
THE SPORTING WORLD.

Peter jackson, the greatest heavy.
weight boxer ever produced by the A.
rican race, has not engaged in serious
battle since May 80, 1909, when he
knocked out the then formidable Frank
Slavin in ten f1ercely fought rounds.
After six years Of fstic idleness, but
liquid industry, the West Indian has de-
cided to engage in 20 round tussle
with that fiery Hibernian, Peter Ma
her, the champion of Ireland. The lat
ter, who ia Low 30 years Of age and at
the apex Of bis ability % . boxer,
should put up the premier fight Of his
ring career.
Peter Jackson, 81 years Of age, Is
past the age when pugilists can perform
Ut their best.
The bout is set for eight weeks hence,
which will give both men an opportu-
nifty for ample training, but there is
small question that jackson, with six
months careful preparation, could get
in condition to fight championship
battle.
Twenty rounds with Peter Maher
means q fight to a finish. The Irish
whirlwind will always win or lose in.
side that limit, and as Jaokson's style
Of fighting is also on the cyclonio order
the spectators need have no fear Of q
drawn battle.
Could Peter jackson, in the form he
showed when he hammered the rugged
slavin to sleep. face Peter Maher in his
present vigorous condition the battle
would be one calculated to jar the
earth's axis. As it now stands, the bet
ting will be about 10 to 8 in favor Of
the young Irishman. York Jour-
nal.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-03-08
NEW YORK ARSENAL BUSY.
Ammunition OF All Kinds Being Sent
Various Points.

Ammunition Of All Kinds Being Sent to
Various Points.
NEW YORK, March 4.-There is q
continuance of the activity at the New
York arsenal. The shipping Of shells
and other projectlles to the fortifica-
tions about the harbor continues. The
supply of ammunition has been in
creased in all the magazines or so ar.
ranged that it can be Immediately. A
large consignment of ammunition, in.
GLIDING powder and prcjectiles, is
ready for Shipment at the ordnance de-
partment in the Brooklyn navyyard.
Commander Swift received Instructions
from Washington to forward the sup
pies as soon as possible to Key West,
Fla, whence they will be distributed
among the United States war vessels
now in that neighborhood.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-03-08
THE COOKBOOK.

Dredge suet with -four before chopping,
and it will not cake so badly under the
knife.
To remove oil the grease from the top OF
soup after having SKINNED 1t with o skim
mer lay piece OF porous brown paper on
top. 1t will absorb every particle OF grease.
The best bag to use for pudding 10 made
Of thin unbleached muslin. Be sure that
It Is we'll scalded before the pudding goes
IL. Keep a supply Of clean, strong. white
tape for pudding strings.
Boiling is the most abused branch OF
cookery. The average cook boils things
that should be prepared otherwise, just
through laziness. 1t lie too much trouble
to learn how to cook any other way. New
o. boil anything fast and use as little wa
ter as possible.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-03-08
To Destroy the Phylloxsra Test

The college Of agriculture at the Cali.
fornia State university has been Informed
of discovery that may destroy the phyl-
loxera that IL threatening the vines Of
California. A communication has been
received at Berkeley from the Academy OF
Sciences of France announcing the diecov-
Wy OF bacterium that, It. 10 claimed, d.
stroys this dangerous pest. II the cure
proves to be all that has been promised, 1t
will be worth millions Of dollars TO tho
state.-Chicugo Tribune
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-03-08
WORK ~ THE WRECK.
Divers Interrupted by . Heavy Thunie
Storm.

Divers Interrupted by = Heavy Thunder
Storm.
HAVANA, March 4.-The operations
Of the Divers were interrupted by a
heavy thunder storm. The wreckers
later began working with apparent
vigor. The Merritt was anchored on
the starboard side aft Of the Maine
with a big barge opposite her on the
port side. The Right Arm was directly
astern of the wreck.
One body was recovered during the
day. It was that of q white man about
80 years Of age. 1t was not identified.
The Spanish divers did not go down
during the day, but tho American
divers got some fixed ammunition out
OF the forward part Of the wreck.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-03-08
TO OCCUPY WEl-HAI-WEI.

China Gazette Says England Will Succeed
Japan At that Port.
SHANGHAI, March 4.-The China Ga
zette says Great Britain will occupy
Wei. Hal. Wei in the event of Japan
withdrawing from that port.
LoNDcE, March "A dispatch to
The Times from Kobe. japan. says:
The Deer island concession to Russia is
strongly disapproved by Korea, and it
is reported that the representatives OF
some OF the foreign governments rec
ommend making the island foreign
settlement.