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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-16
ENGLAND'S DECISION
WILL HELP THIS COUNTRY

Washington. April 10. -Senators OF all
shades Of opinion on the Cuban question
regard as very important the annouoe-
ment that Great Britain has decided 10
treat coal "a contrsband Of war In her
West Indian possrssions IN ca.e OF war
betw eel this COT mt y and Spain. -
While the decfs.on Is apparently impar-
tiaI the senator's say that the ELECT nec-
esssriIy will pe entirely In the interests
of the United States bscause spain VIII
have only her store at Porto hico TO draw
upon. she has been making AL the put
chases she could. but the stock is nece.-
sariIy slender and senators generally
think that one Of our ffrst ATTACKS ID case
expect that point to be captursd early In
the war.
With England treating coal as contra
band even the most conservative SENATORS
think it W III be impossible for Spain TO
long maintain q conflict In waters SO Tar
removed from her base OF supplies
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-16
WITHOUT COSTS
Case Of ElIzab:th I. Jones VS.. W. W.
Rickari DIseontinu.d.

An old case was disposed Of in the Appellate
Court this morning. an entrance Of nm order
discontinuine the case without costs being
entered. The case was that Of Elizabeth Il
Jones W. William ". Rickard. In the bill in
equity fled IN February, 1894 the complain.
ant alleged that she was the residuary legatee
OF Phebe T. Jones OF Providence, whose will
was admitted 10 probate In the municipal
court. Jan. 10, 1895; that said Phebe y. Jones
was IN her lifetime possessed Of real estate
sitosted IN this city Of the value OF several
thousand dollars: that on July /, 1857 she exc.
cused warrant deed to William W. Rickard,
that Ricksrd was nc the time her attorney.
having full charge Of her property and having
acquired great influence and control over the
mind Of the deceased used undue influence 10
hsvs her make the decd b. him.
The court WINS nslxcd TO declare the deed
vold. 20 COMPEL Rickard TO account for the
profits Of tho real estate taken from phebe
4. Jones end m injunction was asked TO re-
strain Rickard from further interf sring with
the property mentioned IN the bill. Rickard
in his answer denied hs used any undue infin-
epcs on khebe T. Jones and claimed the deed
given by her was for an adequate considera.
tion.
a. d. Bean was solicitor for the complainan,
and Warren r Pierce. solicitor for the ~.
sponfcnf.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-16
SPRING MEETING.
Very Enjoyable Affair Under the
Auspices OF the YIN. c. A.


The bad weather last night interfered some
what with the annual spring meeting at the
Y. &C. A.. though tho sffair was . most en-
joysble one. From 80 till 30 the reception
committee welcomed the arriving guests, who
were given the freedom Of the building. Tho
following program was presented in the asso-
citation hall at $50: Piano solo, Miss Maud
Tower: cornet solo. Mr.. Thatcher H. Guild:
tenor solo. Mr.. George A. Freeman selection,
banjo club Of the women's College. Brown
University: soprano solo. Mrs. Harris; selec-
tion, Mandolin Club OF the women's College,
Brown University; duet, Mrs. harris and Mr..
Freeman.
Al the close Of the entertainment the COM
pany found various ways of amusement. the
grsphophone. shooting gallery and the cufe
each proving TO be attractions. The following
selections were rendered ny the Ladies' or
chestra during the evening:
The Bride Elect, Sousa; Magic Chimes,
Herman - The Hayseed Club, Hermsn: Ma
Ange1inc, Lee Johnson; Land Of My Dreams.
Herman; T.ng-a ling, Dewitt; Ben Hur
Chariot Race. Paul: bohemian Girl, A. X.
Harris: Pleasant Evening. Bayer; Admira-
tion. Herman; Starr and Stripes Forever.
6ousa.
The affair was In charge Of the following
committee: Harry A. slocomb, chairman
Elliott y. Aldrich. printing; Henry G. sher-
man. cafe: William W. Estes, entertainmsnt
Joseph Tcunysou, coat room.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-16
NOT SUSTAINED.
Action Taken by the New ENGLAND
Southern Methodist Conference.

Attloborc, Mass. April io-At the morning
session Of the Southern New England Con-
fsrsnce, Of nethodists here today. bishop Vim
cent continued his address on the EpistIes to
Timothy. AT the business session the no
tive elders Of the free district were called.
These reported largo contributions for mis-
sions. Rev. n. b. 0urney OF Myricks. Mass.
surrendered his ordination papers and with.
drew from the conference. The charges pre-
ferred against Rev. o. N. Martin, Of Man
tuckst were examined by . committee and
reported ~ NOT sustained. Rev. Vim. II.
Butler Of Hull, Rev. Z. 3. studley. Mansfield,
Rev. J. r. Blake. Sandwich +. W. Coleman
Easthamptnon were elected to elders ordi-
nation. Dallas l.. Sharp OF Boston theological
school was elected deacon. G. A. Lockwood.
Providence was elected local elders ordina-
tion. Rev. A. A. Kidder. Mystic, Conn,
withdrew from the conference to join the
Congregational church.
resolution endorsing the policy and acts
Of President Mckinley In the Cuban crisis
was unanimously adopted and copy for
wnrdcd 60 him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-16
POPE PRAYS THAT WAR
MAY BE AVERTED

Washing ston. April 1d - Archbishop
Ireland left last night on the midnight
train for New York. accompanied by
Prof. Paos, of the Catholic University.
Manager Ireland will have several con-
feren.es with men In New York VINO are
In touch with affairs, but he is convinced
tnat any further efforts to induce the
United states to postpone action would
be in vain. When the. President sent MS
message to Congress- on Monday, Arcn-
bisnop Ireland went to Baltimore, where
no held a conference with Caruinai CID
bUns about the situation. The two pre-
lates held the same view-that every
t1ing possible haa bcen done ana tncre
would be no benefit derived from carry
ing the negotiations further This view
was communicated TO the Vatican. Yes
terday message was received expressing
the profound regret Of Pope1 Leo Nil at
the proepsct Of war, and containing
prayer that hostilittes might yet re
nverted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-16
The NEW ENGLAND R. R. co

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-16
SOPHOMORE'S WON.
Annual Beat Races OF Harvard
Crews on Charles River.
Seniors Were Second, the Juniors
Third and the Freshmen Last.

Cambridge, Msss., April 16.- The Har-
ward crew rowing race took place on the
Charles river basin this afternoon. The
sophomore crew won. the seniors were
second, the juniors third and the fresh
men last. The sophomores rowed spIend
idly. ihey wers In excellent form from
the start ana lead most Of the way. 1he
sophomores rowed In the following or
der: stroke, +. l. HiRainson; No. 2,
A. NJ Glidden; No. d O. Byrd No. 8,
X. n. HeatS No. 4. j. ID. ksrnon; No.
3, II. w. Pierce; No. 2, q. l.. HARDING;
doodridge. Time 9:53 1-5 seconds
1hs varsity crew squad VIII be picked
at ono from the men who rowed today,
aud they will begin training nc the close
OF the recess, which tesins next week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-16

New Orleans. La. April l6.--6reat ac'
tivity prevails In tho military circles OF
New Orleans In preparation for the arri-
val OF nine regiments OF the United
States army. which haye been ssr9srsItf 70
concentrate in this city. Tho race track
has been offered as q camp erounu Ior
the state militia and will In all probnbfi-
ity become the central point In case OF
general NJ uster.t
All the United States troops under or
ders to come TO New Orleans viii be
here by "Wednesday and will bs abous
quo strong.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-16
TRAIN SERVICE FROM PROVIDEICR

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T. =. ALLEN. Gen'l supt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-16
FORT ADAMS TROOPS
ORDERED To THE SOUTH

Light Battery r.. Second United
States ARTILLERY, at Fort Adams. New
port received orders today to start Tues
DAY morning for Chieksmauga National
Park, where six cavalry regiments and
ten batteries of light artillery will as
sem bio under the general oruers for the
concentration of the army in the south.
First Lieutenant u. ht. j. Greble, who IL
in command OF the battery sincs Cap-
tain Vose's promotion. had already given
orders to prepare for starting, and the
battery Is nearly ready now 10 move.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-16
MONITOR CATSKILL
PLACED IN COMMISSION

Philadelphia, April ls.-rhe monitor
Catskill was placed in commission today
at League Island navy yard. Her crew
Was also completed today by the addition
of 80 officers and men from the Ma6sa-
cnusetts naval reserves, Who arrived Today
from Boston. She Is expected TO sail for
beston ON Monday or TUESDAY.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-16
TEN MORE YACHTS TO
BE BOUGHT AT ONCE

New York. April i6.--Ihe naval aux
iliary bvarti received an order from the
navy department. today to secure at once
ton small yachts OF not more than 10 feet
drauahL The boats sre to be fitted at
once with rapid fire guns. 1hey will be
sent to Cuba In case OF war To cruise In
sne rivers and inlsts Of tho Cuban coast.
A numher of New York yaChis.s, held
conferences with the oonro nna 1t Is
probable shat some Of the clubs yachts
may be taken.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-16
DYNAMITE
EXPLODED
Bad Accident at Slate
Hill, Portsmouth.
FOREMAN BADLY HURT.
Pace Lscerated While Ramming
Stick Of Explosive.
ITALIAN LABoRER ALSO INJURED
FOREMAN BADLY HURT
ITALIAN LABoRHR ALsoNJURED

while blasting In . ledge on Slate Hill,
Portsmouth, for the trolley poles OF tho
Newport and Fall River electric railway
this morning. two men were severely In
jured by the explosion Of stick OF
dynamite, which they were raInming
into hols. John Mccarthy Of Pittsfield.
Mass, FOREMAN of the gang. was severely
injured about the face. An Italian
named Sopbrouia WAS less severely hurt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-16
NO ENCOURAGEMENT
FROM GREAT BRITAIN

London, Aprit lathe Spanish and
Austrian ambassadors again attempted
today to persuade Great Britain to join
the Powers in further representations
receiving little encouragement.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-16
JUNIATA PURCHASED
BY THE GOVERNMENT

Washington, April lG Tho navy de-
partment has purchased the Juliats, 25Jo
tons register, and she has been ordered
90 boston 10 be lifted out as repair shin.
Her duty Will te confined largely TO
following the vssseis Of one OF the biz
fleets 20 make promptly any reeaed re.
pafrs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-16
The New York Stock Mar
ket Opened Weak.
ssiM VS. aaTaos7r~
DECLINES ALL AROUND.
Prospect Of War With Spain the
Cause Of the Falling OF.
ToDAYs RANGE OF QUOTATIONS

1he New York stock market opened weak.
Atchison. IL; Sugar, 1l6; Tobacco, l0S to iO6;
General Electric, 8l,z; Peoples Gas, 20 l-s:
Burlington. 81 'l2 81. Paul, 81 SIS; Rock
Island, "a 1-2; Northwest, liz: Louisville, 4S |;
Manhattan, 9 1-2: Missouri Pacific, 254a.
Declines were shown all around ON the war
like outlook. the Grangers Leading In the rail-
road list. St.Paul's loss extended to l-S, To-
bacco cropped 5-8: Metropolitan and Peo-
Piles Gas were also down over point.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-16
ALL ABLE-BODIED =
SPANIARDS CALLED HOME

Paris, April i6-A dispatch from Cetto,
department. OF Hersult to the Petit
Journal says oil ahle-bodicd spAnisrds
have been ordered to return to Spain as
early as possibia
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-16
THE NEW YORK SAILS
UNDER URGENT ORDERS

Southampton. Arrll 10. -Tte steamer
New YORK sailed tenisht for New York
under urgent orders from WASHING ton,
having teen chartered by the govern.
s~ent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-16
HIS END NEAR.

Edward BeIIamy Dying OF Consump-
tiou st Denver, Col.
Denver. Col, April 16.-Edward Bell
amy, tie famous author, who came from
his home In Massachusetts, last fall In
the hope of reRsining his health. Is dying
of consumption. The end Is belisved to
be near.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-16

A Few Reasons why You should Use
II Is the best cylinder lubricator made. n
saves your fuel. II saves your engines. IL
The hest is the cheapest, try the Binghamton.
A full line Of iubricating and Illuminating oils.
OLNEY BROTHERS. Eastern Agents
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-16
SPANISH FLOTILLA
IN ENGLISH CHANNEL

Southampton, April is. "A vessel
which arrived today reports having seen
q Spanish flotilla In the British channel.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-16
SEVERAL WARSHIPS
HAVE PASSED ST. THOMAS

Island Of st. Thomas. West Indies
April 10. "A number Of warzhips are said
to have passed here yesterday. going west.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-16
AMERICAN CONSULATE
Is NOW UNDER GUARD

Cadiz. Spain, April i0.--The American
consulate is now under guard, owing to
ai attempted disturbance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-16

NEH YORK, NEW HAVEN AND
HARTFORD RAILROAD
OLD COLONY SYSTEM.

Time tables giving fall infOrmatisa
q to lecal and through train seryiss
nay bs obtained at Providencs Sta
tion and stations below.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-16

WILLIAM 6. HAYWARD, Psssiassl HENR
A. q ToURTRLLOT, ssc'y AAt Tssss.
ol.syvls Brunch ". - cApwdL MaaAs1
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spAN1ARDs PLAYED FAIR
Were Engaged In War with
England.

In the year 174e. when England
was engaged in war with Spain. Capt.
Edwards, of the Elizabeth of London,
coming through the gulf from ia
maica, richly laden, met with violent
storm. The ship sprang leak that
obliged it to run into the port of Ha-
vana. The captain went on shore, and
waited on the governor, and told him
Of the occasion Of his putting in, add
Ing that he surrendered the ship as .
prize, as well an himself and crew, a.
prisoners Of war. only requesting good
quarters. mo. sir" replied the gov
ernor; III we had taken you in fair
sea, or approaching our own coast
with hostile intentions, your ship
would then be q lawful prize, and your
people prisoners, but when. distressed
by the hand Of Providence. you come
to our port for safety of your lives,
we. being men. though enemies, are
bound by the laws of humanity to at
ford relief to the distressed who ask
It of Us. We cannon, even against our
foes, take advantage of the act OF
God. You have leave. therefore. to un-
load your ship, If that be necessary to
stop the leak. You may At her here,
and traffic 90 far besides as shall b0
peedful to pay charges. When 70.
paired you may depart. Twill give you
. pass. to be In force till beyond Ber-
muda- II after that you are takep,
then you will be . lawful prize, where
as. now. a. you are only stranger,
you have strangers right to safety
and protection"
Here was fairness. The ship depart
ed and arrived without any other &C.
eident In the port of London.
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The Toledo weekly Blade.

Every intelligent family needs in addi-
ton to their local paper, good national
weekly. The greatest and most widely
known general family newspaper is the
Toledo Weekly Blade. For thirty years
it has been regular visitor in every
part of the Union and Is we'll known in
almost every one of the 10000 postoffices
in the country. II is edited with refer
ence to a national circulation. It is q
Republican paper, but people of all poll
tics take it, because of its honesty and
fairness in the discussion Of all public
questions. 1t is the favorite family pa
per, with something for every member of
tho household. Serial stories. poetry,
wit and humor, the Household depart
ment, (best in the world.) Young Folks,
Sunday School Lessons, Talmage's Ser
mons. the Farmstead, the Question Bu-
reau (which answers questions for SUBJ
scribers) the news of the week in COM
plete form, and other special features.
Specimen copies gladly sent on applica-
ton, and if you viii send US list of ad-
dresses, we will mail a copy to each.
Only 81 year. II you wish to raise q
club, write for terms. Address. The
Blade, Toledo, Ohio.
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NO. 45.

to the mayors once iii oTueF &c sss
q certificate of his birth, but found to
his surprise that his name was not en-
tered on the registers. His father was
too busy or preoccupied to have him
duly inscribed on the district books. so
that the clerk had practically no OH
cial existence, being without what IL
called an "etat civil" As his parents
were dead, the young man had to as
semble his brothers and sisters. 10 In
number. and march them to the Marie,
there to testify on oath to the local
official that he was their real and law
full brother. After that he obtained
his certificate, and left the town hall
-i..a light heart.
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A Horrible Assassination.

A Horrible Assassination.
The civilized world was shocked and
Mortified on the 18th instant to learn
of the brutal assassination of Eliza
beth, Empress of Austria, at the
hands of q wretched anarchist.
Thc morbid fool, Ladcheni, or Luc-
choni, by name, is an Italian anarch-
list, who gloats over his cowardly act
as if it was one Of bravery. The en-
press was stabbed to the heart with
a stilletto made from a file, and died
in a few minutes. She was one of the
most popular of all the European no
bility, and never appeared to desire
the homage accorded her rank, but
moved freely among the common
people, with whom she loved to min
gle, and who in turn idolized her for
her philanthropy and gentleness OF
character. 1t was her habits of SIM
plicity that gave the assassin his
murderous opportunity to strike her
down while unattended.
The act occurred ut Geneva, Switz-
erland, where the Empress had been
sojourning for few days for rest and
health. The victim of the foul deed
it is said has probably never harmed
a human being in her life, but to the
contrary in her long life she has been
noted for kindness and charity. She
was the victim of the blind unreason-
ing hatred of anarchists toward gov
eminent, and law and the rules of so
ciety in general. The Empress was
born in 1887, and was about 81
years old at the time of her death.
She was married to Emperor Franz
Josef nearly forty years ago. When
the news Of her tragic death wastele-
graphed to her subjects. men and
women wept in sorrow in the streets
of many of the chief cities.