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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-06

NEWSLETS.

The new protected cruiser cruised upon the
ocean wide
TIL = man -of-xar espied her and punched
holes into her side.
And the man-ofwar continued for little
space TO float,
TN driven to the bottom by the now torpedo
boat
Then while the foe triumphantly rubbed his
hands and softly laughed,
Torpedo boat dcstroyers came and sunk the
other craft.
And as the victor dashed about through
battles smoke and murk,
Destroyers OF torpedo BOAT destroyers did their
work.
Whereat into the action something new in
vessels came,
"D>stroyers of destroyers OF destroyers" was
its name.
which brings the matter down to date, where
IL will rest no doubt,
Until some ten times wreckcr OF destroyers
ventures out.
Chicago RecoSd.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-06
BOARD OF ALDERMEN
Will Meet to Count Votes Tomorrow
Morning.
Resolutions and o her Matters on ne
Dock lOr Di posa.

The Board Of Aldermen will net In
adjourned session at $50 O'Clock ton CT
row morn ing and the irit busicess will
D obariy b, the couLtiug Of the vo es
cast for senator and reprS ssLtativss anu
the ceclaring of the result OF the cleo
tlon for those officers. A large amount
Of concurrent business Is on the do, kes
I confederation and there are numb r
Of imp0rtant matters on the table, soine
of which may Ie reno cd. lhsse IL
clute:
Resolution aIpropiiat;ng $500 for
band concerts drridg summer of 1898;
resolution appointing Joint special
committee OH celebration Of Fourth OF
July, ana appropriating s4Ov0 therefor; {;
resolution 10 coutract fer Furnishing
tights for Francis street and the ap-
proacres TO the new PASSENGER station !.
resolution tn apply to Gsn.ra Assem- bly,
for autL ority TO hire $50, ,0oJ for speed
way, athletic field. etc, AZ Hozei VII
liams PARK; resolution apI Iropriating q
$40, 900 for the In proyement OF Black
stone Boulcvari Parkway.
The new business will include the cleo.
tion of two special constables under the
cog law for one wear; election OF a police
surgeon fur one scar, election Of weiRhers
OF neat cattle, election Of special c)n-
stables under the bird law, aud eiec'ion
Of appraisers OF damage under tue doH
law. A number CT vi~tuallino honse
licenses have been favorai ~ recon- mend
and will doubtIessly be er nsd.
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DISABILITY
INSURANCE.
Hearing by Committee on
Corporations.
MR.. R.GANNETTSOPPOsIT
II Passed, He Said, Charter Would
BE Offered For Sic.
MR.. R.GANNETTSOPPOS
ANSWER MADE BY Mr.. PARKER.

The hearing given by the House CON-
mittee on corporations yesterday after
noon on the act to incorporate the Provi-
dent Disability Insurance Corporation
Of Proyidence, called for very vigorous
prote st from Mr.. William Gannett Of this
city, who stated that the rumor tnat be
had bein prompted by Jealousy TO antag-
onizs the bill was wholly false, but
claimed that he was actuatsd simply by
desire to defeat what he seIisved was
a most improper bill.
MIR. j. Fred Parker. who drew the Till,
said that he was quite willing and r.aAy
to M swer any questions and make any
explanations that might be desired.
Mr.. Gannett snid i'm substarc ce; "lhis
is the greatest monsnosity that was
ever asked for i'm bill OF n financis |
character. Two obscure individuals Gsk
for it. cne Of the ilcoI IpOratdrs IL not a
resident Of this state. 4 find that he Il IN
the New York directory ns an agent Let
me tell you that III this iii goes through
the legislature IL will DO Immediately
offered for sale.
"There Is sl0), 0C0 in it for somebody.
They would not G under tho guide OF
never wouln be Obliged 70 lay tsx as
are The ttter Insurance coInpal les.
Neither would they be Obliged 10 make
ann ual returns They can go into Any
business they want to under this bill. IL
may he that o. Of toe bigaest corpora
tioIs in tie world Is back cf this bill.
Il stock Is to be subscribed to. The I'LL
does not Call for the laying DOWN OF a
nicsel 1t is very easy to sub cfibs To
stick. F."
Robert y. Clifford asked tie committees
to see that the charter was never sold to
a foreign corporation. and also that tie
corporation lie CONDUCTED by Rhoae Island
taxpayers.
Mr. Parker read tie law governing
corporations. and claimed that under
this law the company w3nld be under the
control OF the Insurance commission r.
He stated that he would have no OF jer-
tion 10 havina an amendments added Lio.
viding that the ccrp,ration should be
under ths supervision CT tire Insurance
commissioners.
After some more remarks in a general
way, the CONN ittee took the bill undtr
adsissment, anu the hearing was aa-
journed.
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GIRL WIDOWS
In INDIA.
Pundita Ramabai on Their
Condition.
STEPPED in IGNORANCE.
STEPPED in IGNORANCE
Out Of Fifty Million Women Less
Than 100000 Can Real.
MANY ARE SOLD INTO SLAVERY.

in spite of tte irclemency OF the
weather. the chapel of the Central Con-
ereRationai church was fillsd to overflow
ing yesterday afternoon with thoss W no
had gathered to sea and hear the cslsbrnt-
ed Pundita Ramabai, the high caste Hin
doc woman who has for ths last ten
years been doing such magnibcent work
in her native lard.
After singing hymn, prayer py Rev.
MIR. Moore and brief remarks by Mrs. f.
II. jackson and Rev. +. w. Iomkins,
.lr., and Rev Mr.. Moore. the Pundita
arose and told most graphically the story
Of conditions I'm Indie. In India there
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-06
The WEATHER.

Generally Fair and Warmer, visa
southeriy Winds.
Washington. April c.-for New Eng
Iand-- -3eneraily feir ana wnrmef' WIN
winds shiftlnle 70 southerly.
Amusemsnts Tonight
PROVIDENCE OPERA HoUsE-sol smith
Russell in "The Rivals.
xklrn's OPERA HOUSE =" The Last
stroke"
OLYMPIC THEATRE Reilly 4 Woods 90.
In Vaudeville.
WESTMINSTER THEATRE The Robin Hood,
Jr., Burlesquers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-06

The Rev.. Florus l.. Streetsr will de-
liver q lecture on srain this evening at
the Washington Park III. t. church,
treating of It's history. opportunities.
failures, etc. Admission will be free.
The Providence Gun Club will hold its
fourth annual opening shoot tomorrow ut
1870 O'Clock. A program full Of tristiirR
events, and first contest for the Unam-
pionship silver Cup will take place.
All the state and city Offices In the
several cities and towns OF the state are
closed today for the transaction OF regu-
lar business. but, in spite of this fact
the city and town clerks have worked a
little harder than usual.
The committee on special legislation Of
the House OF Representatives will give
another hearing upop the question OF the
depressed condition Of cotton manufactur-
ing In khone Island, on Monday morning
next, 1t the State House.
Tho clock which for so mHny years
furnished the time at the now deiunct
street car depot on the bridge has finally
heen placed in position on the Board Of
Trade building, and is a source of con-
venieuce to u large number Of PERSONS.
Marchy as the weather was today, the
bright sunshine was quite relief to the
officials OF the state and city committees
of the political pDrtIes for had yester-
days suorm continued there might have
bsen quise less number of votes cast
today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-06

BULLETINS OF THE ELECTION.
The election returns will be
promptly buhetined In the business
office of The News, No. 7 Wcybosset
ST., this evening. Watch The News
windows and learn the result of the
contest before you 60 to bed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-06

Hon. William q. Roelker. senator from
Warwick. who has been sojourning In
Floriua aud Nassau. W. J.. for several
weeks, returned home this morning in
time to cast lis vote. Senator Rocker
is looking remarkably well after his
Southern trip.
There bsinR no doubt whatever cf the
success u the Kepnbllcnn candidates on
tho General Assembl, ticket in Noon
sosket, there is also no room for doubt
that the Speaker of the next House CT
Representatives will be Representative
frank h. Holden OF that city
There 10 o great deal of just ind iyna-
tion urrone tie meIr bers Of the Rhode
Islsnu Historical S,cisty over the fact tt at
several vsiunulc publications have been
musiIatei iy persons Gu ting out from
81 em articles in which they are more or
loss interested. There Is but one opinion
to be expl esssd OF such Iersons, and there
Is no need TO express 1t here
Thers will he services at 20 North Main
street all day Thursday, commencing at
10 o'clock in the Il lTenuoi. Rsv Amos T..
Cnafe OF tie Mount Pleasant Baptist
Church will speak. AT 3, Rev. H. NJ.
King OF tie FIRST Baptist Church. ard
at 7:s5 Rev. George Davies Of Ulneyyille.
wish to rsmain auiinz the day at and
$50 p. IN.
''To fight OF not to fight, Il at Is the
Question: said "A prorninent militia
officer last evening. Ell her with OF with.
out np5 intsntion CT parnphras log the
Immortal lard. III we have 60 fiatt We
ara rsady, Lut as a matter OF fact, the
uiiitiairen as whole would not be dis
appointed to see the wh.ls question settle q
upap some oasis Of Independence FOL
Cuba and indemnity for the loss Of tn,
EaiIiS.'
Tbe January session of the General As
fsmbiy will be resumed at IL o'clvcl
tomorrow morning and Speaker studlsy
viii WELD the Rave In the House for TO,
balance OF the session. While eserytod,
expresses pleasure that Col. studley, fo
/, his,own sake, should 60 TO the upps
branch rs the representative of the cit,
Of Providence, there Is regret that tn
House IL TO lose one OF tina ablest an,
most courteous presiding officers IL ha
hsd In many years.
Miss Fannie Ciiff Berry and Mis-
Evanselins Larry gave the third OF
series of musicales at their rooms I'm th
Leusrsr building yesterday. Miss Gre,
chen SohoiIeld assisted rs soprano. an,
the following program was oiferel: Son
stn for piano and violin. Mozart; Shakes
peare songs, ta) Under the Groenwoo'
Tree" tb) "slns iieish-ho" tfrJm AS
You Like It''l a. q. Sow; (c) when
ths Ecs sucks tsrom The Tempsst')
Dr. Arnss violin. "Legende. Bohm
songs with violin. (sl "vom birten
knsben. voIkmap fb) "Invocsiion, D
Giy d Iiardsistt; piano fs) Minuet, >
Sc .nberf tb) ''Atfscnwunv. schu
mann song. swcsthcnrt. Thy Lips Are
7oLnl4-i xs-a tisme." Chadwick.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-06
Judgment For $50.

In the case of william x. Brown trustee VS..
Royal Insurance Company. Judge stiness has
given Judgment for the plaintiff for $3.50. The
suit was TO recover for cotton destroyed by
fire. Jury trial was waived.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-06

This evening The News will buIIe-
tin the election returns In the win
dows Of its counting room, NO. 2
Weybosset st.
The Advocate and news., 1898-05-04

pletely. He received word from Wash
iLgtOn, which confirmed previous an
nCuncements, that he would not be
placed in command by President Nc
Kinley. Over two weeks ago Governor
Tanners officers called upon him and
rendered their services in case he sue
ceeded in receiving the appointment
from the President to lead the Illinois
troops. To-day, when Col. James r. B.
VanCleave, inspector general, learned OF
the confirmation OF previous reports from
Washington he Immediately rendered his
resignation as inspector general Other
designations may follow.
Tonight the officers Of the Illinois
National Guard signed a communication
and sent 1t to Governor Tanner, strongly
opposing and protesting against the ac-
tion OF Congress and the Secretary OF
War, which, the communication alleges,
will result in the breaking up OF the
National Guard organization OF Illinois
The communication will be sent to Pres
ident Mckinley with Governor Tanners
endorsement.
Indianapolis, Ind, April 29.-Camp
Mount was agitated to-day over a tele-
gram to a commissioned officer from
Washington stating that it was being
arranged there to make Lieut.. Col. H.
w. Lawrence, formerly of Indiana, now
in the regular army, commander Of the
Indiana brigade.
To-day's meeting Of the regimental
colonels and the ranking officers OF the
artillery was held and 1t was decided to
enter a protest against the proposed ap-
poinbment of regular army officer to
command the brigade.
Governor Mount has written to Presi-
dent Mckinley protesting against the re-
moval of General Mckee. 1t is claimed
that such a change would have dis
astrous effect on the Indiana troops.
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SPAIN LOSES AsIATIc FLEET.
CONTINUED from page 3.)

Continued from page 3)
ernor general demanding the surrender
of all the torpedoes and guns at Manila,
and the possession Of the cable offices,
saying that unless these terms were COM
piled with he would lombard the city.
The first Of the cable message ends with
the statement that the Spanish officials
were comforting with the British consul
and the telegraph company's agent and
that pending a decision being arrived at
the cables were not permitted to handle
messages.
The second cable dispatch received by
the colonial Office announced that the
Spanish governor general had refused
to surrender the torpedoes, guns and ca
BILE Offices and that he had prevented the
agent of the telegraph company from
comforting with. Commodore Dewey.
The message ended with the state
ment that the British governor Of the
Straits settlement expected that the bonn
bardment of Manila would begin on Mon
day morning, when the Spaniards would
cut the cable.
The first Of these caDle messages was
received at o'clock yesterday evening
and the second one was received at mid
night. They have not yet been given to
the newspapers here.
No other messages on the subject have
been received in London, although the
foreign office expects news from the
British consul at Manila. Therefore it is
supposed that the expectation of the gov
ernOr Of the Straits settlements has been
fulfilled and that the Spaniards have cut
the cable.
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War Notes.

Eight army nurses are appointed for
each regiment.
A Cuban flag is a decoration in the
Governors Office.
Volunteers will be paid from the time
they are enrolled.
The Spanish government has declared
that sulphur is contraband OF war.
The camp at the Topeka rendezvous
has very properly been named Camp
Leedy.
AT Parsons company was easily re-
cruited. There were nearly 500 ready
to enlist.
The first company OF Kansas recruits
reached the Topeka rendezvous Satur-
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other States Have Trouble with Militia

Other States Have Trouble With Militia
That Governor Leedy Is not the only
Governor who is having trouble with the
militia is shown by the dispatches which
follow. They also show that the militia
men think that they are the whole show.
Des MOines, Ia, April Ex-Governor
Shaw to-day took an open part in the
reorganization troubles among the Ma
tiOnal Guards He made speeches to the
men in the field and gave them to under
stand that if they enlisted it was to be
with officers and men on an equal foot
ing. He said some officers would have
to go as privates-that an examining
board had been appointed to examine
the men wanting commissions When
given the chance to drop out none did
so, but the men continued to threaten
going home tonight.
Wilmington, Del, April 29.-Only
about 200 OF the 450 members of the
Delaware militia and half the officers
have volunteered to the United States
government, the others refusing to 20.
fearing that their own officers would not
be IN command. Those refusing to Yol-
unteer returned home this afternoon
from the camp at MiddletOwn.
Springfield, April Ex-Governor Tan
ner's hopes Of leading the Illinois troops
to the front were to-day blasted COM
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day. It was from Kansas City, Kas
Topeka got there the same day.
w. l.. Brown was the first Kansas vol
unteer who was sworn in. He is POpu-
list, too.
1t will cost 10 cents per day each to
feed the Kansas troops while they are
at Topeka.
The Atchison company came In Mon
day. 1t was soon followed by the Abb
lene company.
The captain and first lieutenant OF the
Parsons company have both served In
the regular army.
There was no trouble at Plttsburg In
securing plenty of men to fill Crawford
countys contingent.
The Madrid story that the Montgom-
cry was stranded on the coast of Cuba
proves to be untrue.
Frank James, formerly Of the James
gang, Is willing to serve as scout. He
ought to make a good one.
Camp Leedy was flooded Sunday. 1t
rained nearly all day, thereby making
camp life very disagreeable.
The Fort Scott recruiting station was
visited by enough volunteers to fill Bour-
bon and Allen countys quota.
Advices received by the Secretary Of
War last Friday indicate that at that
time 100000 men were ready to enlist
The government officers at st. Louis
have given orders for .-.e making of
$4,000 pairs Of trousers for volunteers.
The Lawrence militia company got
the same show that the boys at Topeka
got and the same officers were retained.
In many cities over the country ar
rangements are being made to care for
the families Of soldiers during their alb
scence.
European countries are very much op-
posed to our proposed revenue measure
which places tax on the tonnage of
vessels.
A company was recruited at Abilene
Saturday. Most of the members are from
Dickinson county, but few from Geary
appearing.
The most amusing war rumOr Of the
week comes from the Spanish slde 1t
Is that plans are being prepared to re-
conquer Florida.
Japan is believed to be quite friendly
to the United States in the present trou-
BILE. That country would like to Sc
cure the Philippine islands.
Fifty-eight Of the seventy-twO mem
bers of Company M at Topeka were ac-
cepted by the recruiting officers. Cap
tain Towers heads the list. ~
New York policemen and fremen want
to fight and arrangements will be made
for them to do so. Full pay during alb
sene will probably be given.
H. C. Lindsay, of Topeka, was ap-
pointed major Of the first regiment,
Thursday. DIR. T. G. Blddle, of Emporia,
was made assistant surgeon.
Captains of Spanish mail steamers as
sure the Madrid government that they
can run the Havana blockade. They will
wish they had not If they try.
Saturday dispatches indicate that Key
West and Tampa Cubans will be enlisted,
armed and sent to Cuba at once. There
will be one to two thousand of them.
Lieutenant Clark, who has been sta
toned at Baker University as military
instructor, has been ordered to Fort
Leavenworth to drill the volunteers.
Captain Watson, of the company re-
cruited at Abilene, was sergeant in the
Seventh cavalry and has served seven
years in the regular army. He was in
the Wounded Knee engagement. What
(COntinued on pageals)
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STATE OF KANSAS a.

STATE OF KANSAS =.
County Of Shawnee, 3D.
|, r. ID. Small, president OF said bank, do
aOlemnly swear that the above statement is
true; that said bank has no liabilities, and is
not indOrSeg on any note or obligation, other
than shown on the above statement, to the
best Of my knowledge and belief SO help me
God. r. ID, SMALL. President.
subfcribed and sworn Co before me this Goth
day Of April, 1893. II. NJ. SMALL,
Notary Public.
1890. ~
COrrect-Attest: r. d. SMALL,
LSEAL ID. j. SMALL,
j. ID. SMALL,
Directors.
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Manila BOmbardment Not Expected.

Manila BOmbardment Not Expected.
Washington dlspatCh~says that the
Navy department says that it Is not the
purpose of Commodore Dewey to bonn
bard Manila except as a last resort. 1t Is
not believed to be necessary. Reports
that Spanish soldiers expect to make a
stand indicates further resistance, but a
few well-directed shells will overcome
this, it Is believed. The officials say that
the reports indicate that the Spanish
forts have been destroyed. Manila has
a population of 100000 and it is not be-
lieved that men enough could be spared
from the warships to hold it, but that If
Dewey is in communication with the in
surgents that it might be arranged for
them to do so. 1t is not expected that
Commodore Dewey will lombard Manila
without twenty-four to forty-eight hours
notice in order that nOn-cOmbatants may
retire, Large German and British in
terests preclude disregard OF dictates Of
international law. Secretary Long highly
commends the Commodore and expressed
himself as greatly pleased with the re-
suit OF the fight.
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ADMIN1sTRAT1x NOTICE.

hDMANASAH HAAAA NOAASNs
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
OF shawnee county, appointed. and has duly
qualified, as AdminlstTatFlx OF the estate OF
William o. Webb, late OF said county, de-
ceased All persons interested will govern
SARAH d. WEBB,
Administrators
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OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF THE FINAN-
CIAL CONDITION OF TIE
American Bank

At Topeka, state OF Kansas, at the Close O9
Business ON the Bth,day of
April, 1898.
The Advocate and news., 1898-05-04
LIABILITIES.

Total al......".........................9l4,4SsA ,4Ss 81
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-05
VICE ADMIRAL DEWEY
CONGRESS- WILL DE ASKED TO RE
VIVE THE GRADE FOR HIM.
Secretary Long VIII Also, 1t Is he
licved, Ask that He BE Kept
in Active Service
Especial Dispatch to The Post.)

Washington, October 4.-President Nc.
kinley and Secretary of the Navy Long
have determined to recommend to con-
gTess the revival of the grade of vice al
miral to be filled by the promotion of
Rear Admiral Dewey. President Mckinley
In his annual message and Secretary Long
IN his annual report intend to devote con-
siderable space to the achievements of the
Asiatic squadron under Dewey and his
splendid judgment and diplomatic TAFT
AS under existing law Rear Admiral Dewey
VIII reach the retiring age In December
1873, rnere is strong probability that
secretary Long will also urge that co.,
sress pass law permitting the retention
OF that officer upon the active list for an
additional ten years. There Is little Doubt
that congress will Willingly adopt the rec-
concentration regarding Admiral Dewey's
achievement.
There is no likelihood that Commodore
fhllip's efforts to secure his advancement.
ebove Commo1ores Watson and Farnuba-
Will meet with success.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-05

81 aMARY OF TODAY'S IMPORTANT NEWS.
WAR AFTERMATH.

Z II necessary, naval demonstration will
be made TO remove any hesitancy on
spain's part in yielding to American de-
r'ands.
sTain would prefer to give up the Philip
pines entirely to having only partial
controi. II is said.
II is said congress- will be asked to re-
yiye the Grate o. yica admiral for Dewey.
ard that Mr.. Long viii also ask tia, he be
retained in active service for ten years.
The Comal's cargo is now being dis
trihutcd at Matanzas.
Garcia will take no part in the Cuban
convention at Santa Cruz
Cruiser Teresa will. 1t is hoped, be ready
20 sail north in two weeks
lilos thinks the Paris conference may
be n lengthy one.
BEYOND holding a conference with Com
era Merritt nothing was done by the peace
commissioners at Paris.
a member Of the Spanish peace commits
sior says the signing OF the preiiminarics
viii inaugurate new era in the history of
Europe which VIII be prejudlcial to the
cor tinental powers
In his testimony before the war inves,i-
CATION commission, General Wheeler
riaised General shafter and contradirtcd
every statement by others as to misman-
ngemcnt and hardships. When Roosevelt
appears before the body a different story
is expected, rs his report is being kept
from the public
II is said that Mckinley has refused to
recognize Agoncilo. AguinaIdo's repre-
sentative