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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02

Copyright, 1893, by the Associated Press.)
On board the flagship New York. off
Havana. May I, p. m. via Key West. May 2.
The blockade of Havana continues. The
United STATES fleet at this hour is somew hat
concentrated, lying about ten miles off MorrA
castle. The cruiser Montgomery and the tug
Osceola have just arrived. The Iowa.
Indiana, Detroit and Mayflower are lying
close to the flagship New York, but the May
flower is going back TO Key West.
The weather Is fine and stiff breeze is
blowing. Captains Evans and Taylor came
on board the flagship during the day and had
"A consultation with Rear Admiral Sampson
and Captain Chadwick. The British steamer
Strathdee. Captain Currie, from Progresso 10
Sagua Ia Grande in ballast was made TO
heave to at 10 30 O'CLOCK this morning after
two shots had been fired from the flagship.
The Strathdee was boarded. proved her iden-
tity and was allowed to proceed, as sagua la
Grande is not blockaded point.
Captain Currie said he had been stopped
twice before during the night.
This is the only incident Of interest which
has occurred during the past "a hours.
MILITIAMEN CALLED OUT.
Madison. Me-. May 2.-The whistle of the
Indian Spring mill sounded the call for the
militia this morning. and thousands gathered
TO bid goodbye TO the boys in blue The
volunteers responded promptly. The com
pany started for Augusta by electric railway
at 8: 80 o'clock TO the music Of the Madison
band, amid the ringing of church bells and
rousing cheers. All business was suspended
and flags were displayed everywhere.
CHEERS FOR VOLUNTEERS.
Machias, Me-, May Accompany M OF the
state militia. under command of Captain II.
W. Bowker. Lieutenant Sanford A. Clark and
Alfred X. Ames, left here this morning on
the steamer Frank Jones for Augusta. The
company has been recruited to its limit and
the volunteerswere given hearty cheers by
the townspeople as they started for the
capitol city.
CANNON DOOMED.
Franklin, N. H.. May 2.-The city put on
holiday attire this morning to bid farewell TO
her departing soldier boys. Business places
and private residences were decorated with
flags, thousands cheered and cannon doomed
parting salute 20 Company OF the Third
New Hampshire Regiment arched to the
railroad station to take the train for Concord.
A detachment from the q. A. II. ana Canton
franklin. Patriarchs Militant, acted as es-
cort. Captain Rollins reported 80 men in
his command.
NO DEMONSTRATION TODAY
On board tho Associated Press dispatch boat
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The BLOCKADE
OF Havana
Still Continues, and is as Effect.
i've as Ever--Many Militia
men Are on the March.

| Dauntless. via Key West. May "A demon
stration by the feet cff the coast of Cuba is
hardly expected today. but il is understood a
movement has been planned. A bowling gels
is now blowing and the sea Is running high.
There was long conference on board the
flagship New York yesterday between Rear
I Admiral Sampson, Captain Evans of the Iowa.
Captain Taylor of the Indiana and Captain
Chadwick OF the New York. the purpose Of
which could not be- ascertained.
Early yesterday morning the New York
steamed to the westward. past Havana. which
was In plain view from the vessel, and picked
mp the Indiana and then the Iowa, taking the
| commanders Of both ships aboard. Tugs were
then sent out calling In all the other vessels
OF the feet in that vicinity. and ut noon the
following ships we're lying OF the batteries
west Of Havana and within eight miles of the
shore The flagship New York. the battle
ships Iowa and Indiana, the cruisers Detroit
and Marblehead the gunboats Castine. May
flower. Hornet and Mangrove and the tugs
Osceola. wampatock and Tecumssh There
were also four new spnper dispatch boats In
close proximity. all the vessels being within
radius OK 1000 yards and plainly visible from
the shore.
There was every indication that a concerted
movement of some kind was in contempla-
ton. and those ON the flagship who were
ignorant of the object Of the conference con
fidently expected that the recent lombard
ment OF the Spanish batteries at Mltanzas
and the firing upon troop CT Spanish cavalry
q. Cabanas were to be repeated upsn the
more formidable batteries near Havana.
The weather conditions, however, were
anything but favorable for attack for forty
knot gale was blowing and the waves were
tremendous. Even the big bartleships were
unsteady, the smaller vessels being tossed
about like shells with every wave. but after
the ships had remained in this position for
several hours IL became evident that no i'm
mediate movement was contemplated. The
flagship finally drew away from the others
and steamed slowly past Morro castle without
incident.
The remainder Of tho feet then opened out
and returned 10 their various stations along
the coast.
There has been no special excitement
among tho vessels for the past "a hours ex-
cept ripple CAUSED by the chase of the Brit
ish tramp steamer Strathdee on Saturday
night last.
MINNEAPOLIS MOVEMENTS.
Portsmouth, N. H., May 2.-The cruiser
Minneapolis, whfh left the harbor shortly
after o'clock this mor ming. surprised the
people two hours later by re-appearing, and
she dropped anchor just below the navy yard,
where she remained for about an hour. Then
she weighed anchor n second time and, head
ing for Cape Ann, was soon lost to sight.
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BATTLE BEGAN
AT BREAK OF DAY

Both fleets lined M for battle about
daybreak- o'clock = yesterday
morning. The guns of the American
warships began firing on the fortress OF
Cavite and the arsenal Of Manila.
Under she protection or the guns OF
these Notifications the bpnnlsn warsnips
opened fire ON the American fieet. For
several hours the harbor resounced with
the roar OF guns. the crashing OF steel
ana timbers, the shlieks and Rroans OF
the wounded. Thick clouds OF smoke at
times almost obscured She opposing heets
from enoh other.
A we'll directed shot reached the iron
cruiser Don Juan de Austria. vessel OF
100 tons. A terrific explosion followed
and the ship was blown mp.
All the time during the first ENGAGE
ment the American ships were under
way. their manoesr1ne being intended TO
render the msrkmanship OF the Spanish
gunners less effective
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02

l0on 1non do AuA>ria was bIown s1p.
evorAI 6obor 0pou1ah vessels were oNuIy
<nmHrod. Ono report ADDS thai eevcrs'
Other bpan1Sh ohips we're suuk ~ tnstr
oon1mandegp - prevent their fsiiine 'n'o
~ houds Of the Americans.
Ih0ro Ne hoayy loss OF life among
the 6panish. Capitals Oadarea oomsno
lnG - Reina Cristina, wES kiileo. Comm
m51oeo Noutojo co1nmandin& tbe nees
sslf1ed bis fisG from the Heina Crlssina
20 the Isln Dc Cuba . muon SIN slli0,,ss 49,
o1eeI proeayted cruiser. just before vno
Criafiua sank. The blowing up OF tne
Don Joan De Austria Was attended py .
preaf loes OF lie among the crew. her
Commander also being killed.
Con modore DsWey's squadron. leavine
Subig bays few miles from Manlis ap1u "
coward Manila. Under the cover OF dark
moss be sntered the harbor OF Manila, the
batteries there announcing MS arrival.
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significant thai che latest Advlces have
r-seived from Madrid and Lisbon make
no mention OF any American ship boing
destroyed.
There were undoubtedly heavy losses
In men on both sides. ose apparently
trustworthy report states that tho span
ish had two nundred killed and four
hundred woanded.
Trustworthy details OF the American
loss OF life will hardly be obtainabls
until Commodore Dewey has taken Manila
or has sent vessel with dispatches to
Hong Kong.
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MADRID PUBLIC
VERY INDIGNANT

Madrid, May 2-2:10 q. m.-Tke au-
thorities here have adopted the most ex-
treme military precautions TO check the
increasing public Indignation at the dis
aster to the Spanish fleet of Manila.
Martial law will be proclaimed IL the
government is provoked over hostile
demonstrations" In the streets. The feel
ing OF discomfort Is profound everywhere.
Tne military feel equally with the civil
elements the effects Of the disaster. In
which, according To one announcement,
''our inferior war Draft, although they
fought pluckily, perisbed through lack
of foresight IN res ponsibie quarters.
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OUR FORCES ARE
MOVING ON MANILA

London, May "A dispatch to the
Daily Mall, reoeived from Madrid this
morning. says:
"Ths Americans are now moving on
Manila, but there has been no capitula-
tion vet.
General Augusta will probably defend
the plaza OF Manila.
.sThe Spanish ministers admit that the
battle ended In the utter rout OF the
Spanish fleet; but they are resolved not
to spare any efforts in the defense OF the
country.
1.-THE Spanish warship Reina Maria
Cristina and Castillo have been totally
burned. One vessel was purposeiy sunk,
and the rest were damaged. "The Ameri-
can fleet Is believed to be much DAM
aged"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02

Edueats Your Bowels with CsscarssG
Candy Cathnrtic, cure constipation forever
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02

Quotations marked by . = are for less than
sl000, par value of stock.
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IN THE WORLD
OF FINANCE.
The New York Stock Mar
ket Opened Strong.
HEAVY BUYING PRESSURE
Quotations Almost Lost In the
Scramble TO Purchase.
GREAT EXCITEMENT PREVAILED.

The New York stock market opened
strong with Atohison st 1i1-8. Sugar
1877 to l29. Tobacco 10ts@, General Elec-
trio 33. Burlington 30 to 81, st. Paul
s911 to 90. Rock Island s61z. Northwest
12l, Louisville 40. Western Union 81 b.s,
Leather preferred 591s, Manhattan 9s to
90 and Missouri Pacific %.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02
Creditors, Meeting.

The creditors OF the Mechanics iusur-
ance Company met ut the Office Of Lorin
N. Cook at 10 o'clock this forenoon, and
owing to the non appearance OF q prin-
cipal creditor the meeting WAS adjourned
to o'clock this afternoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02
VICTORY CAUSES
GREAT ENTHUSIASM

Sacramento. Cal, May 2.-The News
of Admiral Dewey's victory at Manila
caused great enthusiasm here. Cheers
were given by the crowds as thsJ read
the news ON the bulletin boards. Patri-
otto services were held In the churches,
one OF which was attended by the local In
fantry companies In uniform.
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WHAT % The CHILDREN uRINKq

uon't uvo them ten or coffee. Have yon
tried the new food drink called 9rnin-of it
- delicious ard nourishing and takes the
viacs az coffee. The more 9rain-O vou give
the cn1ldron the more nsalth vou distribute
fnrouah shUir sysrenz Grain'O 10 made of
rure Rroina ana when properly prepared
seot~e HkS the choice grades or coffee. but
costs about y as much. All grocers sell IT.
and &c
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When Chang Entertained

Chang Yui Yuan, the former Chinese min
ister, whose execution by order OF the EN-
press is reported from Shanghai, is well re
membered in the social life of Washington
He was exceedingly rich and entertained
with rare Oriental magniicence.
He gave celebrated reception, which was
attended by scores and hundreds of well
dressed rowdies, both men and women, who
made a disgraceful onslaught upon the sup.
per table, and even went so far as to carry
away pieces of bric-a-brac and small furni
ture as membranes of the occasion. The
affair was an official scandal, but Chang
smiled throughout it all and continued his
lavish entertainments, in the. belief that
such actions were common in America, and
must be overlooked. The legation then was
located in the old Stuart castle on Dupont
circle, across the street from the Letters
The present minister, Mr.. WI, does not
throw his money around, but is really much
more social. He goes in for euchre parties
and things of that sort, and has large circle
of warm friends, having made himself one
OF the most popular and accessible members
of the diplomatic corps. Though exceed.
ingly democratic, Minister WI understands
American custom well enough to prevent
the disgraceful scenes so common at the
legation entertainments during Changes res
ldence here.-From New York dispatch.
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ZYrTI | s 3SsS1ZY3s9

makes a beef and the first thing me and
Herrin knows is we gets orders from the
other owners that Harry had to get it in he
neck. Now, that's the straight business and
no gulf. Ii there was any fourteen thou
put up for the legislature, 1t wasn't no Espee
money by long shot, and I'll bet new hat
that the general didn't part himself from
that much gelt either.
who's a-going to be the senator? Well,
that's conundrum what | amt able to ans
wer. The general says where he made his
big mistake was in not a-runnng before the
people. We've got good notion for to tell
a-haf dozen of our skates to 90 to Harry
and tell him that they're dying to vote for
him and be interviewed in his paper Say,
but wouldn't that start Colonel John off on
another tack? Wouldn't he 90 a-digging
back in his files and ACCOMPLISHING some OF
them editorials a-saying that De Young ain't
no fit man to represent the state anywhere.
I'll tell you them two beauts will be a.
scratching each others eyes for Christmas
presents.
'No, | hadn't heard that the general is a.
thinking about presenting the gold bricks
we've been a-handing out to him to the park
museum. They'd look good, though, piled
up on that chair what Napoleon had tooth
pulled in. Does / think we can pass any
more on him? Why, cert. We're a-getting
one ready for him now.
"Well, skip along now. I've got ap.
pointment with young Grant. He's scared
that Colonel John and Harry is a-going to
come out for him as their joint choice, and
he wants some advice from me as to how
he can kiss them off."-San Francisco Ex-
aminer
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which shall be free and independent thus realizing
the best aspirations of the Cuban people"
If the president stuck his original text in other
respects he thus the of Cuba he would have no
for complaint about Democratic criticism Free and
independent Cuba was of Democrats by their repre-
sentatves congress- when the president vacatng and
Republican until the administration
lost anpoda territorial expansion that
Democrats assumed n attitude of opposition.
The president will also have the support of Democratic
sentiment and of Democratic congress- whatever
be done the direction of putting Cuba its feet self
sustaining government. He says: ut should be duty
to assist proper build the waste places of the
island encourage the industry of the people, The for
humanity freedom of the people of Cuba and Incl
dentaly, help start Independent government of their
So far the president sticks to the original purpose
and cubs his strange IDOLS he depend
unity of support from the American people
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SPIRIT OF THE PRESS
Rascallv "Green Goods" Buyers

Il never cheated an honest man'-so says
a notorious green goods" dealer who re-
Gently finished term in the penitentiary
We see no reason to doubt the truth OF this
statement. The man who offers counterfeit
money for sale does not expect rush OF
honest customers. Whether he be dealer
in bogus currency or a mere pretender, ar
ranging to exchange blank paper for law
full currency, his customers know that he
is rascal and they believe that he is going
to sell them counterfeit money. Their OBJ
jcct is to enrich themselves by committing
a felony-Washingto Post.
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Begins With a r

The Los Angeles Herald predicts that the
name of the next United States senator
from California will begin with "B," but
III our judgment it makes grievous mis-
take in thinking it will be either Barnes or
Bulla. We heartily agree that the name will
begin with 3D." but the name of the sue
cessful candidate will be Bard-Thomas III
Bard, Ventura county's favorite SON.
Ventura Free Press.
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Time to Abandon Dingleyism

Why not recognize the inevitable and
abolish Dingleyism! That it does not pro-
vide revenue is eloquently proclaimed by
the enormous deficit in government income
and the fact that we were compelled to I'M
pose special internal taxes-ostensibly as a
war measure. it is true, but their proceeds
are needed in time of peace and we are now
told that they have come to stay. The alb
surdity of the protective feature is dem
onstrated by our ever-increasing exports OF
protected" goods wherewith we undersell
foreigners in their own markets.-New
York Herald
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Senator Depew Not a Joke

1t is not to tell amusing stories that Mr..
Depew will be sent 10 the senate by Mr..
Vanderbilt Shrewd, calculating and I'M
scrupulous as Mr.. Platt is he would have to
get up very early in the morning to catch
Chauncey Depew mapping. There will be
two of kind in Washington after the leg
islature has done as it is told-two clear
minded, cynical and efficient servants of the
interests which rule this republic for their
own profit and care nothing at all for the
welfare of the people. Senator Depew will
be no joke-New York Journal.
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Married an Earl

NEW YORK, Dec. g. Mrs. Samuel j,
STAFFORD. The ceremony took place in Grace
Church Chantry, this city, and was simple,
on account of the recent death of Prince Ed.
ward of Sake Wemar, first own cousin OF
the Earl, and few persons, other than relas
tiYes, were present.
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Must Pay War Tax

LANSING, Mich, Dec. 6.-The Michigan
supreme court in an unanimous opinion
handed down at o'clock this evening de-
cides that the American Express company
in Michigan must itself pay the war reeves
nue. tax of one cent exacted on all packages
ira smitted.
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The Farmers Congress

FORT WORTH, Tex, Dec. 6.-The Farm.
ers National Congress began its annual ses-
sion here today with several hundred dele.
gates present After the address of welcome
by Governor Culberson and others, tho
President of the Congress, ex- Governor How.
ard of Wisconsin, delivered his annual adj
dress.
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Changes in Boston Sentiment

A Boston newspaper says that the I'M
limited enfranchisement of the negro was a
mistake. Thirty years ago anyone in Mass
achusetts who would have uttered such
sentiment would have been invited to
leave the state.-Des Moines Leader
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Better Uses for the Money

The proposed payment of large sum of
money to Spain for the Philippine islands
is likely to strike many people with sur
prise. 1t strikes us that if we make this
money outlay for national aggrandizement
we can use it better elsewhere, and if it is
to be parted with on the ground of equity
and philanthropy there is an obviously pre-
ferable field for its use.-Boston Herald.
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Inharmonious Missouri Republicans

1t is very evident that the Republican ma
chine in this city is not working to the sat
isfaction of the party. There seems to be
an impression that while the machine may
be good thing for the close corporation
gang ringsters controlling it, the party as
whole is woefully weakened by its work
ings and great, jagged holes are being
punched in that fabric of harmony" which
was once the pride of the party as state
orranization.=St. Louis Republc
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Decidedly Stationary

Papa" said Sammy Snags, "what is the
Keey MOTOR"
The Keely motor is a stationary engine,
Sammy" replied Mr.. Snaggs; "the most
stationary engine in the world ."-Pittsburg
Chronicle Telegraph.
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Hard Luck

Philanthropic Matron-It was poverty
that drove you to drink, was it not, my
poor man?
Tuffold Knutt-No, ma am. Hits mostly
poverty wot keeps me FIN drinkin', ma am
Chicago Tribune
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Carefully Guarded Anti-Anarchists

But for the gravity of the situation and
the character of the subjects which they in
tended to discuss the anti-anarchist confer
cpce at Rome would furnish capital mater
ial for an operate burlesque. The Orsini
palace, where the delegates are meeting,
is surrounded by a double Gordon of SOL
diers. Detectives shadow every member to
see that they come to no harm, and detect
ives in disguise haunt the chamber The
front doors of the palace are closely barred
and delegates are only admitted singly by
a side door.-Philadelphi Press.
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Getting Ready

Lets see," said the car, "what was
Great Britains reply to my disarmament
'She didn't make any, sir replied the
minion, "but she has had all her warships
cleared for action" -Philadelphia North
American.
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Anxious for a New Experience

1t is reported the Cubans are anxious to
enlist in the United States army. They
have had considerable experience in sol
diering, but desire to acquire the sensation
caused by the sight of paymaster-Omaha
D.
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Thew Never Resipn

The mayor of San Juan has resigned. 1t
is needless to add what is not in the dis
patches that he is native and not a carpet
dagger. There will be no designations when
the carpet-baggers once get in the saddle
Omaha Bee
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Found Dead in Red

NEW YORK, Dec 6.-James McGee.
president of the New York produce ex-
change, was found dead in bed today, at his
home in North Plainfeld, N J. He was
about 70 years of age, and was very
wealthy.
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Carving It to an Extreme

''Bixby is the most rabid antiannexation.
list ever met
How is that?"
His wife had floating islands the other
night for dessert, and he wouldn't touch
EN-. "-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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A Printers Misfortune

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Dec Cd. NJ,
Cross, printer, while attempting to board
the Placervile train today while it was in
motion, missed his footing and fell to the
ground. Cross arm was cut off by the
wheels of the train.
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Love

She had neither gold nor silver,
She had neither bonds nor stocks,
Nor was she the favored daughter
OF a man with piles OF rocks.
But she had a dozen fellows,
That's the only reason why
Each of them was sure that if he
Couldn't get her he would die. ~
Chicago NsVn, y