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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25
4 THE CAILDREh,S COpNER kM

Sammy wondered IT.. after peasura-
bic existence OF several months with the
gypsies, Joyous and appreciative fam
lily would not welcome his return to
them.
When at noon sammy's father came
In to dinner and said that some one had
told him that the gypsies had encamp-
ed in the maple grove near the hill.
Sammy made up his mind that he would
have a nearer view of them at the first
opportunity.
Shortly after dinner he got into more
mischief and his mother out of pa
tience, administered a spanking. Sam
my was not himself. or he would have
acknowledged that a little boy who
teased harmless pussy cat. stealing her
little kittens and hiding them away In
the dark. suffocating coal bin. we'll mer-
tied the severest punishment. II he had
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25
Strength Of Our Navy.

When this war broke out. we Amerl-
cans thought our country third or
fourth rate naval power. Foreigners re-
garded us as fifth or sixth rate powep.
Now all the foreign critics. from Heary
Norman TO British naval experts, agree
In saying that. with our masterful gum
merry, our wonderful cannon and our
superbly constructed ships. our navy Is
able to hold its own against that Of any
other nation in the world. England
alone perhaps IL our superior. and Eng
land Is our fast and lasting friend. Ad.
miral Jouett said recently that the bat.
tie of Santiago 'shows concIusively
that the American navy 10 well nigh ,n-
vincible." All this will bring reassur-
ance perhaps 20 taose timid folk who
have feared TO have this nation say
that Its soul was its own lest Chile or
Spain or some other small power should
send fleets here to lay waste our coasts
and s ss'e0srd HHfffEdn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25
QUEER VEGETABLE GEMS,

Many queer things arc found in the
Philippine islands. Among them are
the vegetable gems sometimes seer
there. They are not common. however.
Bamboo stalks are hollow normally, and
one may cut down and examine q mill
lion without being rewarded for the
search. Once in a great while. however,
accident brings to light in the bamboo
stem a gem. Nature has nodded into the
stem little of the fiinty material which
makes the outer shell so hard. The nod
ule usually presents the appearance OF
an opal, and several specimens are In
the museums which reproduce the char
acteristic lines Of that gem. These nod
ules are known as tabaceer. II is inter-
esting to note that the first chemical
and meteorological examination Of them
was made by James Smithson, whose
munihcence established the first of the
scientific bureaus of the American gov
ernment.
In the condition in which the cocoa
nut is known In the United States the
milk is considered its only contents.
The really ripe nut. however. is filled
with a white spongy mass, rich in the
finest oil which the nut produces. This
sponge Is exposed to the hot sun for two
or three days in wooden trough until
thoroughly pulped. The last OF the oil
is then extracted by squeezing the soft
sponge in the hands. Rarely this care
ful handling has developed the presence
of small spheres which have much OF
the luster of the pearl. Eight or ten OF
these cocoanut pearls. all discovered in
the Philippines. are treasured in Euro.
size OF pinhead TO that Of small pes
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25

lost. and she only heard the echo OF a
quick tramp on the board walk. BY and
by the man came back again and into
the house. Her father opened her door
softly and tiptoed into the room.
II have staid UP to take breakfast
with you." she FASTENED to explain.
I'm a ball gown?" he said.
After or before 6 o'clock IL is cor
rect" she told him gayly.
Stanley will be here" he said.
For breakfast
"Yes. l sent Moriarty down to his
quarters to ask him just now. 1t is half
past 4. We will be ready in ten min
utes."
He went out, and the girl looked
again into the darkness which grew
thicker before the dawn. Mere
friends!" Well. she would meet him as
a mere friend. She would have it to
do often enough in the dull future. 1t
might be best to begin at once.
The tinkling OF a silver bell came to
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25


Ten little children standing IN line
"F-ul-y. fully" then there were nine.
Nine puzzled faces. fearful or their fate
Chilly. silly then there were eight.
Eight pairs OF blue eyes, bright as stars Of
heaven -.
"B-u-s-s-y, busy then there were seven.
sevsu grave heads shaking in an awtul
"L-a-i-d-y. LADY, then there were six.
Six eager darlinss, determined each te
"D-u-t-i-e, duty" then there were ave.
Five hearts so anxious. beating more and
"s-c-o-l-l-a-r. scholar" then there were
four.
Four mouths like rosebuds on a red rose
tree
Merry. merry" then there were but
three.
Three pairs of pink ears. listening keen
and true
"o-n-l-e-y. only" then there were two.
Two sturdy laddes. ready both TO run
'r-u-r-k-y. turkey then there was one.
One head of yellow hair. bright In the SUM-
"H-e-r-o. hero.' the spelling match was
won,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25

er was called, to "come, now. and take
a walk"
1t was quite long, and before it was
over II had grown dark. The men stole
along stealthily. Now and then one or
two would go ahead as If to find out
what lay ahead of them. Presently one
OF the men came back in great glee and
led the party of four to tall fence.
After peering about and slipping from
one end of the fence to the other Bill
crawled across, one man handing Sam
my over.
Now. kid, make yerself useful" hiss
ed the gypsy in his ear There's hem
house over there. an you're to g'wan an
git few nice fat hens often the roosts.
An II you make a noise an bring the
folks out Wen break every bone in yer
body an afterward boil you instead of
the chickens in the big black pot
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25

A little boy whose sister teaches the
school which he attends wrote letter
to the school board in which he makeg
the following complaint:
Mr.. Director--My sister. who IL the
teacher. whips me every day. Pa and
ma told her to whip me oftener than
she did the others so they wouldn't
think she was partial. i write to let
you know this Is too thin. She Is an
old maid and gets mad because she
can't get married, and whenever she
gets mad she whips me. / hate to say
such things about my sister. but it's
So"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25

What are you doing in here. you
young ragamuffin? Maria, told you it
was some of those gypsies after the
chickens" strong. hearty voice ex-
claimed.
The tall gentleman with the lantern
was followed by couple OF white faced
women and another man.
BLESS mel" ne exclaimed as the rag
amuffin began to sob ecstatically and
hang on to his arm in !. way that ex-
pressed the most marked delight in
stead of the remorse and shame proper
In detected criminal.
Why, George. don't you see, it's our
Sammy! Oh. you naughty, darling,
wicked boy!" and Sammy was clasped
In his mothers arms after brief but
unsatisfactory experience as a gypsy.
The gypsies had not been aware of II,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25

Miss Collier looked up into the lieu
tenants face as he stood before her and
asked. Shall we dance or sit IL out ?''
Stanley said. "Your pleasure is mine, .
and. guessing what her pleasure was, he
added, "Will We go on the steps or stay
here?'
She rose, and they went out into the
warm spring night. II knew you did
not want to dance" said Miss Collier.
For reasons best known to himself
Stanley was in no gracious mood. He
answered uncivilly enough, but per-
haps did,"
Then" with the softest infection Of
her soft voice. II am more interested in
your welfare than you are yourself If
you are to start at reveille. you should
rest now. Indeed you should really not
have come tonight"
She knew why he had come She
knew that 1t was because Mauricia
Meredith had told him that IL he were
soins to be too busy to take her she
would release him and go with Mr..
Kendall. which was tantamount to
compulsion. Stanley now contrasted
her indifference with Miss Golfers gen
tie. solicitous tones OF a sudden he
wondered IL Miss Meredith were selfish.
which was what Miss Collier meant him
to wonder. A still. smooth voice often
flows over unsupported depths.
But OF course" continued she, gazing
OF into the blue black sky and seeming
TO mediate aloud, hardly even aloud.
you had to bring Mauricia."
Stanley was up In arms. II beg your
pardon. 1t was my wish to do SO. Miss
Meredith offered to excuse me-"
Did she? But OF course she didl
she Is always considerate. fear my
self should not have been so generous.
i am not OF a generous nature. But
then"--thc thought seemed just TO oc-
cur 70 her-I suppose Mr.. Kendall
stood ready TO bring her. think he In
IN love with her. Don't you?'
Sac turned her head aud looked into
his c1es with a vague sort or specuIa-
ton. They might have been discussing
IN interesting but impersonal question.
II would not surprise me-" He was
too obviously cool.
hope so. because she deserves 70 be
happy. and think she cares more than
a little FOR him"
What makes you think thatY" STAN
ley asked. with exceeding csrelcssness.
A Great many little things which a
man would never take into account. but
which IA Girl knows from her own expe-
iiencc'-thc impcrsonai eyes grew very
personal for one short instan;, then
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25

but they had taken him to rob his own
fathers henhouse. and fortunately for
Sammy this blunder had delivered him
safely from their hands.
OF course the home people were very
glad to see Sammy, for men were even
then out securing the neighborhood for
him as a lost boy. The next day when
the town authorities went to arrest the
gypsies 1t was found that they had gone
away in the night.
And never afterward. no matter what
happened at home. had Sammy any de-
sire To run away.
ANTOINETTE SHERMAN WOOD.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25

A little boy spent the day in the
country at his grandmother's not long
ago. Such a good time as he had rum
ming and racing and shouting for all he
was worth! At last night came. and,
tired and sleepy the little boy sought
repose.
'Oh. grandmamma," he cried as he
kissed her good night, now know
what a hollerday really and truly is.
for I've hollered all day long!"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25

The sermon was from the words. my
cup runneth over; surely goodness and
mercy shall follow me all the days OF
my 1ffe." Six-year-ofd Jenny, on re-
turning home from church. was asked
If she could repeat the minister's text
and said: ''Yes, indeed! II was: Mercy!
Goodness! My cups tipped overt"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25

been grown up. he probably would have
blamed 1t on his digestion. but as he
was only years old he did not know
any better. and so blamed 1t on the peo-
pie about him.
Nobody don't like me-" ,moaned
Sammy to himself. IAN I'm goin to run
away an be gypsy"
So when his mamma was very busy
in the kitchen he made dive for the
front door and was off as fast as he
could run for the maple grove.
1t was a mile from Sammy's house.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25

The very marrow in Sammy's bones
froze at this threat, and. oh. my! how
he wished he was safe at home with his
kind. good mamma, who was so gentle
that she cried when he teased the kit
tens.
Scarcely knowing what he did, he
crawled toward the henhouse and FUN
bled with the door. Bill gave Sammy
bag, into which he was to quickly
thrust the chickens for fear they might
make noise.
Poor Sammy was a very inexpert
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25

Naval and military circles in France
have been greatly interested recently
In the tests that have been made of =
new microphone which has been exs
hibited before the Academy of Sciences.
1t detects at q great distance the ap-
proach of ship. whether an armored
vessel or torpedo boat. and gives Ito
warning with great clearness.
The instrument is the revival IA =
somewhat different form of an idea sug.
gested some years ago by Commands
Banare. This officer invented an In
strument which he called hydrophone.
with which he could hear the vibration
produced by the screw Of torpedo boat
or the more regular beat Of the screw
Of q large war vessel q mile or more
away. II consisted Of a water tight box.
the vibratory plate being inside 10 pre-.
vent the pressure OF the water from act
Ing on IL too directly.
In order to insure the immersion Of
the transmitter. the wires from u were
conducted first 60 . noat. From the
float the wires were carried to . re
ceiver on either q ship or on shore.
Thus with two or three miles Of wire ie
became possible to receive warning %
the approach OF . vessel four OF ave
miles distant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25

about the neighborhood. and Sammy
who was pleased by the flattering tone
adopted by the gypsies. told them lot
as TO the location of the houses and
who were the well to do people of the
place.
That evening along toward dusk.
when all the gypsies had eaten their
supper of bread and broth. Sammy took
off his nice clothes and replaced them
with dirty, tattered suit one of the
gypsies had handed him. He was told
by Bill. as he found the tall. dark lead
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25

II am going to the matinee with
mamma" said little Frances to friend.
Are your"
Eyes, and we have deserved seats
too.'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25
Arctic Sports.

IL wonder ii the little Eskimo boys
have any out OF door games like ours:"
said Polly.
"Oh. guess So" replied Jennie. They
have polo bears up there, you know
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25

her, sounding weirdly through the
night. and out OF that night emerged
another figure. IL ran up the steps,
and the front door opened and closed.
She drew the cape around her shoul-
ders and groped her way out OF her
room, through the hallway. down the
stairs candle was burning In the
lower hall. She went on into the din
Ing room. a quartermaster's lamp sent
out the sncertain light that lamp al
ways gives i'm the early morning. Her
mother was pouring the coffee. Her
father and his first Lieutenant were al
ready seated. The lieutenant rose.
Good morning again" he said cheer
FULLY. He was too much filled with the
excitement Of the occasion now to re-
member his injuries. "you reproach
our garments with the spIendor OF your
attire, bat our mission is to marnh ON
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25

Knot OF the handkerchief that stood
nlm In lieu OF a collar. Then she Affect
ed to yawn. And still no words would
come. Speech and consecutive thought
we're not.
And still the lieutenant watched the
sYssf h{fd Gee until 3tss shagYYq
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25

Compulsory army service hss t,so
been established In Holland for al ma1eo
over 10 years OF age except pfies<A u<ns
issf1R4 f''nie erdTA ~
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-03-29
Election of Officers.

A semi-annual election of officers was held
by Shenandoah Lodge No. sol. l. o. o. F.,
last night with the following result; Noble
Grand, Joseph ]. Bees Vice Grand, d. d.
Williams Secretary, William j. Morgan
Assistant Secretly, John Btler; Trustee
for IS months, r. T. Williams Trustee fol
12 months, H. j. Huntzinger. An election
for Grand Lodge officers was also held with
the following result Grand Master Samuel
McKeever; Deputy, Esau Loomis Grand
Warden, VIM. II. Rose; Grand Secretary
James B. Nicholson Grand Treasurer NJ
Richards Muckle; Grand Representative
Robert E. Wright; District Deputy, S. F
Rossbacb
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-03-29
STABBING AFFRAY.
1t Occurred This Afternoon in a Saloon
on the Rocks.

It Occurred This Afternoon in a Saloon
on the Rocks.
A stabbing afFray, which may yet result
fatally, occurred about 3 o'clock this after
noon in the saloon of Joe Yeduski, on West
Laurel street.
Joe Minkewicz, in company with two
countrymen, from Mahanoy City, were visit
ois to Yeduski's saloon. One of the visitors
began to sing, which was objected to by
Minkewicz After being warned second
time to cease dispute arose. The proprie-
tor came from behind the bar to eject the
visitors when one of them pulled a large
jack knife from his pocket and sank it into
Minkewiczs left breast, inficting deep
wound. The assailant's thirst for blood
urged him to use the knife
the second time with good effect A stab
wound in the groin, one and one half inches
in length and five inches in depth, was the
result.
DR.. Stein was hastily summoned to the
scene and attended to the wounded man
He says that he believes that the mans lung
is cut.
Minkewicz is a single man. aged 30 years
He was removed to his boarding house, op
poste the scene Of the affray.
During the excitement which prevailed
the assailants made their escape and wher
the HERALD went to press had not been ar
rested
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-03-29

Washington, March 29.-Yesterday
was one of action in every branch of
official life; action in the White House,
where the president and his cabinet
advisers assembled in special cabinet
session at 1890 o'clock, action In both
branches of congress, where the mes
sage of the president on the Maine dis
aster and report and testimony of the
court of inquiry were received, action
in the secret conferences of state Of
ficials and diplomats concerning the
latest phases of Spanish American ne
gotiation, and action in the war and
navy departments, with the Spanish
situation as the common purpose OF all
the varying aspects of official action.
Seldom has day been replete with
so many diverse and important phases
of a single subject. And yet through
out this activity the prevailing tone
as received from administration sources
has been more assuring, more in the
line of peace, than it has been for some
| days. This was the impression con-
veyed by cabinet officers after the spe-
/
ment characterized the diplomatic con-
ferences at the state department. But
In congress, which afforded the great
| est field for anti-Spanish and warlike
expressions, a strain of discomfort and
uneasiness prevailed after the presi-
dents message and the Maine report
was submitted, especially on the house
side.
The presidents message submitting
the Maine report and accompanying
evidence was the main event of the day
Those who had anticipated that the
message would contribute to the ag-
gressive spirit were disappointed. II
contained no surprises. In the house
of representatives the message and re.
port was referred to the committee or
foreign affairs, and Spanish debate
was for the time being diverted.
In the senate there was a similar
reference to the committee on foreign
relations, and Mr.. Money, of Missis
sippi, delivered a brief and energetic
, speech picturing the woes of Cuba
With the report was submitted tn,
Voluminous evidence taken at HaYanI
and Key West before the court of in
quiry. Examined in detail this evi
, dence proved to be much more inter
J esting in recital than the cold and dis
+ passionate review submitted by tn
r court
After, he adjournment of the hous
there was considerable discussion owe
a proposed consolidation of the force
!. in the house who favor some form o
immediate action on the Cuban is
sue. There was strong feeling show
= over the avoidance in the message O
/. any outline of a definite administratio
policy and a decided disposition ap
parent not to await any further della
= nor resort to temporizing measures
The project to furnish ad llbitum re
lief supplies to the Cuban non-com
batants is meeting with opposition. I
9 which members on both sides OF tn
S house have given voice in private dis
cussion on the ground, first, that Spai
alone is responsible for the condition
on the island. and, second, the eS
5. tending of such large and probabl
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-03-29
At Kepchinslkps Arcade Cafe.
Bean soup, free, tonight.
Hot lunch tomorrow morning.


Between twelve and one o'clock this morn
ing two young men tried to effect an en-
trance at the rear Of the house of Miss Sallis
Delaney, the dressmaker, on West Centre
street, who was in the rear bed room on the
second floor of the building. Miss Delaney
got revolver kept within easy reach. She
raised the sash of the rear window and told
the midnight providers that if they did moi
leave the premises at once she would shoot
them. The warning was quickly needed
Then Miss Delaney screamed Police !!
Two arrived, but they could find no burglar
in the neighborhood. Miss Delaney has he
household effects packed ready to join he
sisters at Brooklyn, N. Y.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-03-29

The Philadelphia Times this morning says;
"Oil Inspector Thomas ]. Powers, the leader
Of the 25th ward, Philadelphia, is understood
to be in line for appointment as Surveyor OF
the Port. John f. Finney, of Pottsville, and
p. NJ. Lytle of Huntington. were candidates
for this position, but both have been in
formed that the place is to go elsewhere
Powers has always been Martin follower
and his appointment will give Quay z dele
gates from Philadelphia in the state conyen-
tion, and Lane and powers will be found in
the Quay camp hereafter. 1t is understood
the appointment will not be made until after
the state con Vontion.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-03-29

This is fact that is being realized by the
many shoppers as they make their exit from
r. f. Gill's new dry goods store. Everything
displayed is knee deep in attractiveness. A
hidden treasure only to be unearthed by a
visit are the ridiculously low prices for our
spring specialties. 1t is not too early to
select the goods for your spring garments.
Our assortment is perfect and can fully meet
the wants of the public, because we carry
the largest stock in this locality.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-03-29

David ]. Roderick, for many years en-
ployed at Stockton, but who for some time
has filled the position of superintendent at
the Coleraine colliery, on Saturday rendered
his resignation. 1t is said that Mr.. Roderick
will shortly take up his residence at Scran-
ton, where he will form a partnership with
his father, who is an extensive dealer in mine
supplies
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-03-29
MeIdaizis cafe.
Liver and onions, free, tonight.
Uniform Contract Awarded.

Messrs Daniel Coakley, d. r. James and
NJ. j. Brennan, the Lamp and Watch com
mittee of the Borough Council met last night
and considered bids for supplying seven
uniforms for the police force, Samples &C.
companied the bids. The contract was
awarded to the Famous Clothing Company
at $3.50 suit. This is three dollars below
the price paid last year
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-03-29
Headache Quickly Cured.
DR.. Davis Anti-Headache never fails, 26,


EDITOR EVENING HERALD Seeing my
name mentioned in your valuable paper as
being q candidate for County Commissioner
for the unexpired time, l would say l am no
candidate, nor would l acceptitif offered me.
Yours truly,
| GRO. FoLMER.