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Money for Transports.

Secretary Meiklejohn announced yes
terday that the sum of s., 90, 900 out of the
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Tan or black goat or Wei kid oxford
ties and slippers, made on ali shape
toes, from narrow opera 10 fullest
common-sense: either light or meii-
um weight soles; all styles heels.
These ties are the same that sold
from s1.50 to 81 the early part of Sum
NERVE place them on sale
today at only Observation-Disclosures. "a
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Boys and youths satin calf hook
lace shoes-neat and nobby styles
excellent wearers-just the kind for
street and dress wear-1nade with ex-
ira back strap. etc. Regular
price $125-today only.
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SO cents.

Lot Of plain white India linon waists
some with tucked fronts-sOme with
inserted yOkes-the highest grade and
most fashionable waists of the sea-
son-gO at the unusual price of
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Best quality 1Oc shoe dressing......4c
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80 cents.

So dozen ladies' sheer white India
linoR waists-the very newest in every
way-which sold for 75c--wili be cut to
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40 cents.

70 dozen Of figured lawns, batIstes.
madras, percale shirt waists, in the
choicest patterns imaginable not
picked over lots, but a newly arrived
assortment-Waists which sold for 75c
to Sl-25 the best part of the season
in desirable patterns, and worth from
T5c. to 81
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Ladies' white Isle thread Swiss rib
bed vests. trimmed neck and sleeves
and cut extra full Sold at
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Regular prices have been split to fractions

values greater than they've been-so i'm
mensely attractive that buy because regard
of economy if you do
We you understand that the gotten
hurrah It's fun sell shall pro6tess prices
though had splendid
heavily before. We show YOU un-
machab bought heavily depart
ments-eordered heavily And willing sacrifice prices
preferng this time to later long
how cut prices
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expected
few wom-
en- do all
they
should to
insure
tie little
one'scon-
stjtu-
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an event to which thousands look forwar
1t is our usual custom to start this sale
start it today-instead-g you an OF
needs for the Fourth at the reduced prices
everything-so will it conduct this sale. n
seasonable nature
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For Cut-glass Effect OIL
Bottle.
For Bohemian Glass Vase.
For 6-ft. Ceiling Duster.
For Galvanized Ice Tongs.
For Family 3-string Broom.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-19

Philadelphia. May l9.-Mary z. Nor
gan, daughter of Senator Morgan OF Ala
bama, had the honor of breaking the
traditional bottle Of wine on the PROV
OF the big fighter Alabams,As 1t slid
from the ways yesterday.
The bsw of the boat was hung with
great festoons of magnolias, gray moss
and roses gathered by ladies of the state
of Alabama and sent here for the oc-
casion. Only few hundred people wit
messed the launching, as against the
tens of thousands that usually gathered
in the yard on such occasions. For some
time the yard has been closed to all
visitors. and the rule was not relaxed
to any extent yesterday. Fear of Span
ish treachery has made the government
and the Cramps extremely cautious. as a
single bomb exploded by hostile visitor
would do almost incaluable damage.
THE war time launching" was for this
reason almost a private affair. II the
armor is contracted for now and de-
livered prop pity, the ship will be ready
for commission within a year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-19
WAR OVER GAS METER
William N. Harris OF Central Falls
Wants Damages.
He Claims BIS Prop:rty Has Been Injured
BY the Defendant.

whether or not tina Pawtucket Gas
Company committed an infringement on
William M. Harris rights as n land own
or In central Fall, BY or ecting q Rasom-
oter ON street that was plated was sub
mittsd to the Appsllste Court yesterday
on the hearing OF bill OF equity filed by
Mr.. Harris.
asked for an injunction to sustain the
building OF the Rasometer. bet as the
work had progressed toward completion
Judge Rogers rufused To issue the In
JON elton. And referred the matter to the
fnli Appellate Court. The defendant
claims that the damage to the complain
ant Is only q technical damage for which
he has no, adequate remedy at law.
The land owned by Mr.. Harris Is at
and near the corner Of High and South
streets. and there are four houses upon 1t
which. Mr.. Harris claims. being conven-
iently situated. were well let. until the
respondents built the sssometer aud shut
cross examined about statements sain 10
have been made by him 20 former ten
AIT when she asked him for reduction
OF rent because Of the building OF tho
Rasome ter In that IL would not damage
his propsrty, and he denied the state
ment Witness admitted that he knew the
gasometer was being built but that up TO
very brief time before he filed mis- bill he
did not know the structure was being
built on the street.
Super intendent McGreRor, Of the re-
srondent company, testified that TO one
but Mr. Harris objected to the tuildir z
OF the new Rasometer. On cross examin-
ation witness stated Mr.. Harris had tel
ephoned him last November about the
new building, but denied he told Mr.
Harris the company would go on with
the work whether the complainant liked
it or not.
William M. Harris, junior, was called
to testify as to the position of fence
across the street on which the gasometer
was built.
At the conclusion of the hearing the
court refused to erant an Injunction.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-19
Thus Far No Vessel Has Succeeded in Passing the
Rear AdmiLars Ships--,Rebe| Forces in No Con-
dition to Make an Aulacik--Prize tack Money For Those
in Service in the Fleet Safety Of the Oregon Gives
Pleasure to the Authorities at Washington-7he
Elusive Spanish Fleet.

London. May 19.-The correspondent
at Manila of The Daily Telegraph tele-
graphs as follows: Despite the wor-
ries Of the blockade. the spirits OF the
Spanish officials are well maintained.
The vessels of Admiral Dewey's squad
ron keep their positions and content
themselves with preventing all supplies
from reaching the beleaguered city. In
addition to the Callao, the Americans
have taken some steamers which were
making for the port. and several coast
ing vessels. Nothing has yet succeeded
in running the blockade. Admiral
Dewey Is credited with a desire to cap
ture the Spanish steamer Leyte, as his
launches have been scouting around the
coast The Leyte is at present anchored
In the Pampanga river.
THE rebel forces have not yet sum-
moned up courage to attack the city.
They are In no condition 10 do so. but
they ravage the country outside. The
foreign residents believe that II the city
fell into the hands Of the rebels IL would
be depIorable. The governor is Great
ing loyal native legion to assist In cop
ing with rebel attacks. while the Span
ish regular troops are reserved to meet
any American forces that may be
landed"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-19
WILL GET SOMETHING.

Washington, May 1s.-It will be good
news to the families and friends of the
men on Dewey's feet to know that they
have not been altogether debarred from
naval prize money. and that they are to
have something more substantial than
medal and the praise of their country
men for the destruction Of the Spanish
6eet at Manila on May I. Officers Of the
navy department have discovered that
section 1885 Of the revised statutes au-
thorixes the payment Of a bounty OF 800
for each man on an enemy's ship Of
war that Is destroyed in action. The
reports from Manila are that the Spanish
fleet was double manned In the expecta-
ton of conquering the American fleet
and requiring prize crews for the cap
tured vessels. In this case IL Is likely
that there were no less than 1000 men
In the fleet, which would mean an ag-
gregats premium of 5000. 900 to be divided
among American sailors. The naval
officers are taking steps to ascertain the
exact number Of Spaniards on the IL
vessels destroyed as basis for the pay
ment to be made.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-19
THE OREGON SAFE.

Baftleship No Longer In Danger From
Attack In steaming Homeward.
Washington. May 1s--The Oregon. the
second largest craft in the United States
navy, has successfully completed her
long trip from San Francisco, making
the entire circuit of South America.
Whether or not she has Joined Admiral
Hampson's fleet, Secretary Long would
not say. The rigid secrecy Of the navy
department. was relaxed only enough to
make known the best news the navy de-
partment had received since the battle
Of Manila, as 1t meant that not only was
the Oregon out Of harms way from a
concerted attack by the whole Spanish
squadron now In southern waters, but
also that her great lighting strength
would be added to Admiral SIMPSONS
force in the near future. II indeed 1t had
not already augmented the admirars
strength.
The Oregon left San Francisco about
fx weeks ago, before the war mad opened.
and at that time II was not admitted
that she was to Join the ships in the At
lantic waters. She stopped at Callao
for dispatches and then went around the
uofn hno snch up the codst Oh SOutn
America. In all the trip covered more
than $4,000 miles. The last stretch from
bahia to the Windward islands has been
followed with anxiety by naval off,
cials. for. by strange coincidence, the
formidable Spanish squadron OF armored
cruisers and torpedo boats approached
the Windward islands at the very time
the Oregon was due there. IL had been
suspected that the Spanish admiral
would try TO intercept the bsttleship
with his superior force. and before leav-
Ing Bahia. Captain Clark was warned
TO keep close lookout for the Spanish
feet. In reply Captain Clark expressed
his confidence In being able 10 hold his
own with the Oregon against all the
Spanish cruisers. The only apprehen-
sion he felt was as 10 the torpedo boats
vndsr the Spanish admIral's command.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-19

comrades In arms. the man of'the Second
and Eighth. who departed before you
to fight the battle of your country. Your
ancestors at Concord nred the.shot that
was heard round the world and you,
whose fathers marched through Balti-
more. should you, march through that
city today. would receive the pIaudi: q
Of the people. who would wish you god
speed; and as you 60 forward to engage
In battle with a foreign foe you Will have
tho wishes and approbations OF the citi-
zens OF this commonwealth, and on your
return from a series OF victories you will
receive the glad welcome that Massa-
chusetts can give 70 it's soldiers"
Colonel Woodward responded as fol-
lows: Your exeellency. the Sixth regi-
ment has always been faithful to It's
duty I'm the past and will try to do its
duty In the future"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-19
DoINGs ON BEACON HILL.

Boston. May 19.-The senate had a
sharp debate yesterday. and as a re-
suit the bill for a beard OF trustees for
children was substituted for the COM
mittee's adverse report on the children's
bureau bill. The board differs from the
children's bureau in that IL will remain
under the control Of the state board OF
lunacy and charity. 1t was substituted
by vote of Is to IL.
The bill for the exemption OF college
property used by members of the faculty
as residences from taxation was defeat
ed In the house by decisive vote.
The bill to prohibit deductions of wages
or women and children employed in
manufacturing and mechanical estab-
lishments was engrossed.
The house, after a short debate. re-
5ected the bill to grant all express COM
panies equal privileges on all railroads
in the state.
The bill providing for a special agent
In no-license towns to see to the selling
of liquor for medicinal purposes, under
q special commission. was defeated.
BY vote OF IL to the bill for the eIec-
tion of assessors for terms of three years
was amended by the senate by striking
out the section for this provision and
then Wigrossed, IL to s. the remainder OF
the bill providing for deputy state tax
commissioner and for a more uniform
system OF assessing taxes.
An act on street railway taxation as
sesses companies whose annual gross
receipts per mile OF track are $4,000 or
less, " OF l percent of the total annual
gross receipts; companies whose gross
receipts are more than $4,000 and less than
$1,000. III percent; more than $1,000 and
less than $4,000. 1% percent: more than
$4,000 and less than S21, 900. 2 percent:
more than $4,000 and less than S2s. 900.
2A percent; more than $2s, 900, 21k per-
cent The excise tax thus provided
shall be In addition to the taxes now pro-
vided by law. The excise tax shall he
applied toward the construction. re-
pair, etc. of the public ways and the
removal or snow therefrom. Street
railway companies shall not be required
TO keep any portion of the surface ma
terial OF the streets, roads and bridges
in repair, and may, as an incident to
their corporate franchise. without fee.
open any street where the railway IL
located to make repairs or renewals Of
the railway.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-19
STARTED FOR MANILA.

Vallejo. CAL, May 1e.-The Charleston
got under way for Manila shortly after
10 o'clock yesterday morning. salutes
were fired at the Mare island navy ward.
and the employees OF the yard and citi-
zens OF Vallejo who were assembled
along the shore vigorously cheered the
departing vessel. On the vessel are a
number of newspaper correspondents
among them K. Langley Jones. who has
been ordered to Manila 10 report move
ments there for the Associated Press.
The Charleston was heavily loaded with
ammunition for her own guns in addi-
tion to large supply OF powder and
projectiles for Admiral Deweys feet.
No troops were carried, as there was not
room for more than the crew OF $50 men.
The cruiser was heavily loaded with
coal, but will not have much left when
she reaches Manila.
The Charleston should arrive in about
"a days, allowing a couple of DAYS at
Honolulu for coal. Nothing better illus
trates the value of the swift, long-range
cruisers of the type that make up the
Spanish flying squadron than the fact
that they would be able to make such a
run as this directly from San Francisco
TO Manila without stopping anywhere
for coal, at q speed about 20 percent
greater than the Charleston. Admiral
Dewey's cablegrams shows that ne is
able to maintain the ground he has
gained until reinforcements arrive in
the usual course, 90 that the Charleston
will get there IN time 10 serve his pur-
poses. Ammunition isbelieved To be the
great essential Just new, the fierce en-
gagement at Cavite having consumed a
large part Of the American admiral's @
shot and shell.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-19
ANOTHER YARN UNwoUND.

Washington, May 19.-The British am
bassador. Sir Julian Pauncefote, was
amused at publiEhed reports that he had
been asked by the state department to
have Mr.. Polo, SPANS former repre-
sentative here, expelled from Canada on
the ground that he was directing a sys-
tenn of spying. The subject has never
been mentioned between the state de-
partment tnd the ambassador From
the standpoint Of the British officials,
Polos course in Canada may be oren to
criticism in the matter of good taste and
diplomatic usage, but II does not involve
any breach of law which could receive
s...ention at the hands of the British
authorities.
The lecture of Dubosc, first secretary
of the former Spanish legation. severely
eriticising several members Of the Ameri-
can congress, has been received in
pamphlet form at several OF the en-
bassies and legations here. The use OF
the mails for circulating this kind Of a
document may involve an offense on the
part of Mr.. Dubosc. OF which the Cana
dian law would take cognizance. The
understanding here is that Polo and his
entire retinue are about to sail for Spain,
and the disposition in official and diplo-
matte circles Is to have them go with
out any delay for inquiry or prosecution.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-19
THE SPANISH FLEET.


Key West. May LIT is believed here
that the task OF cornering the Spanish
fleet will be a lengthy one. Those best
informed think the enemy will 60 to-
ward south Cuba. probably heading for
Cienfuegos, but this Is supposition only,
based on naval experience. According
to advices received here, Rear Admiral
Sampson,s cruise thus far has been
without remarkable incident except for
the attack upon San Juan de Porto Rico.
That the object Of the souadron-the
meeting of the Spanish feet-was not
accomplished was no fault Of the ad-
miral. The failure has not diminished
the universal confidence in Admiral
SIMPSONS remarkable ability. 1t is be-
lieved that he will find the enemy as
quickly as any man living. and when he
does find IT no one has the slightest
doubt OF the result.
Seaman Felman, a member of the
crew of the New York, who was injured
severely In the leg by the bursting Of
shell in the engagement at San Juan,
and who was removed to the hospital
ship, will probably not be obliged to have
the leg amputated. thanks to the splen-
did operation by the naval physicians.
though the limb will be somewhat short
ened. The three men OF the Iowa who
were wounded in the fight and who
were also sent to the Solace are doing
well. The others who were wounded
are reported as having practically re-
covered.
The New York overhauled the Span
ish bark Carlos f. Rosses OF Barcelona,
bound from Montevideo for Havana
with Jerked beef and garlic. prize
crew was put on board her. This prize
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-19

for these are a new and practically un-
known element against the modern
battleship. and Captain Clark. while con-
fldent of holding out against these also.
said chance blow might be struck by
them. Notwithstanding the captains
assurances. the navy department con-
tinued to feel that a meeting between
the Spanish squadron and the Arneri-
IAN battleship on unequal terms was far
from desirable, and might bring most
disastrous results For this reason the
official information reaching the author
tiles yesterday. was source of most
hearty corgratulation. Where the re-
port came from was not made known,
but the mere fact that Secretary Long
regards the Oregon as safe makes it
evident that she has passed well to the
northward Of the Windwards.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-19
TO REMAIN IN CAMP.

New York. May 19.-The troops not
ordered south from Maine, Connecticut.
Rhode Island. Massachusetts. New
Jersey anc Delaware will remain in their
state camps Until ordered to the various
points along the seaccast which are to
be fully garrisoned. The war orders re-
quire a force Of 200 men for each bat
terry OF guns. so that there can be three
shifts for the full service of guns. The
greater part Of the reserve troops will be
needed II ell the batteries ere manned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-19
woLcoTT AT CAMP DEWEY.

Camp Dewey, South birmingham.
Mass, May 19.-Governor Wolcott re-
viewed the Sixth regiment yesterday.
and when it was finished the regiment
was drawn up in three battalion for
nation and the governor presented the
commissions to Colonel Woodward
Lieutenant Colonel Chaffin and staff and
SO line officers. Governor Wolcott ad-
dressed them as follows: Men of Mas
sachusetts and army Of the United
States. you are about to follow your
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-19
VOLUNTEERS AT cHIcKAMAuaA.

Chickamauga National Park. May 1s.--
volunteer army OF IL infantry resi-
ments. one cavalry regiment and five
batteries of light artillery, in all Is. 100
officers and men. is now in camp here.
Troops are still arriving. The volunteer
troops will be drtanized as follows: Two
corps of three divisions each, each di-
vision to be composed OF three brigades.
and the brigades TO be composed Of three
regiments each. :
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-19

The reading OF the letter led TO a brief
discussion OF the status Of the military
operations. and some impatience was ex-
pressed regarding the apparent delay In
getting the military expedition TO the
Philippines started. Senator Lodge
made n brief speech on this point. ex-
pressing the hope that, that II the pass
age of the bill would expedite In any wise
the movement OF this force IL would be
put through without further delay. He
referred TO the battle OF Manila as the
most notable naval triumph OF the world
because of its remarkable one-sidedness,
and expressed surprise and disappoint-
ment that IS days should have been al
lowed TO elapse before troops sufficient
20 enable us 10 follow up the naval VIC
tory with an attack upon the Spanish
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-19
GOING TO THE PHILIPPINES.

Gibraltar. May ls.--The Pelayo. EN-
pe.rado Carlos. Alfonso XIII. VictoeIA.
Giralda. Rapido. Alfonso XII. Buenos
Ayres and Antonio Lopez, end three
torpedo boats. now at Cadiz, are ready
for sea. They are expected to sail for
the Philippines before the end OF this
month with II, 900 troops.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-19
FLAGLER's RECOMMENDATION.

Washington, May 19.-When the SEN
ate went into secret session yesterday
on the quartermasters' bill. Mr.. Hawley
read letter from General Flagler. chief
of the bureau of ordnance, requesting
that authority be given for the purchase
of ordnance without waiting to adver-
tlse, saying that such delay at times like
these might be of very serious con-
sequence. The letter was not notable
in any respect except that it was an off,
cial acknowledgment of the fact that
there are. still many articles to be Sc
cured for the equipment OF the army and
that expedition is considered necessary
I'm securing them
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-19

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. l0c or 25c
II G. G. 9. fail to cure. druggists refund moneH
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-19

will belong to the New York alone. she
will probably prove to be worth about
e5O 900
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-19
HENRY FAxoN HURT.

Quincy. Mass. May 19.-Henry H.
Faxon. the well known temperance ad-
vocate, met with quite serious accident
yesterday afternoon. While cut driv-
ing on washington street his horse be-
came frightened at an electric car and
ran away. The carriage was overturned
and completely wrecked. and Mr.. Faxon
was thrown out. He held on to the
reins and was dragged along the street
for a considerable distance. He was
carried home.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-19

Yeast-That Spanish feet seems to he
conundrum.
Crimson beak-Yes: and one that very likely
the 5paniards will have to give up.-Yonkers
Statesman.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-19

land forces at Manila had been put In
readiness to start upon their mission.