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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-17
wHACKING AT JUDICIARY.

Chicago, Nov. 17.-Most OF yesterday 3
session OF the Knights OF Labor was de-
voted TO the reports OF committees and
that Of General Master. Workman Hicks.
The report of the executive committee
said. in part: 1T seems impossible 10
secure the passage by congress of "A
proper measure to regulate immigration
10 our shores. The influence OF the
foreign steamship companies appears to
be all powerful TO prevent any such legis-
lation. The judiciary, with few hon
orable exceptions, are merely the hire
lings OF labor's oppressors. and legisla-
tion is necessary TO reconstruct the
courts. Injunctions, Imprisonment and
bayonets are awa'1Ag the men who take
any recidedestand against the encroach-
ments OF capital" General Master
Workman Hicks. in his annual report,
took strong grounds in opposition to the
anti-expansion policy of President Com
pers Of the American Federation OF
Labor, ',
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-17
ROOSEVELT IN BOSTON.

Boston, Nov. 17.--Theodore Roosevelt
delivered the first OF a series OF eight
lectures on The Western Movement CT
the American People" before an audi
ence OF 1900 people in Huntington hall
last night. under the auspices OF the
Lowell institute. The audience was en-
thusiasuc in its greeting of the leader
OF the Rough Riders, and it was some
minutes before he was able to proceed
with his lecture, which was of purely
historical nature. Colonel Roosevelt
traced the advancement and expansion
OF the English, Dutch, Spanish, Portu-
guese and French during the 18th and
18th centuries, discussing the character
and progress OF their movements into
South Africa. Australia. South America,
and into America itself He spoke par
ticularly OF the backwoodsman OF North
America and his predecessors. and de-
scrtbed vivfd1y The hardships which he
endured and the progress he made IN
pushing the frontier further and further
westward through the dense forests
He eulegised the backwoodsman as an
honest, manly, thrifty man, ans said
that the foundation which he laid for
American government and institutions
was of the very finest character.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-17
SAYS HE Is ON FURLoUGH.

St Louis, Nov. 17.-Baron Waldeclx
De Villamill, an Austrian nobleman and
captain in the Seventh United States
volunteer infantry dmmunes), who is
reported to have left Lexington, KY,
where his regiment Is stationed, in dis
grace having been discharged, is here,
and deries the story In toto. He says
he is here on a furlough to meet his wife.
From here he will go to Washington.
The captain adds that he has applied for
a transfer 10 white regiment, service
in the colored immunes being distaste-
full to him.
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and thus lose the money compensation
America In now willing to pay.
The Vienna correspondent OF The
Times. referring 10 the strlcturesof some
Austrian newspapers on Americas ac-
tion regarding the Philippines, says:
These attacks, can positively assert I'm
no way represent the attitude Of the gov
ernment. Neither Emperor Francis
Joseph nor any of his advisers evey. had
the rerpofest, intention OF attempting to
exert Influence upon the negotiations
between Washington and Madrid Or
the contrary the Hungarian gov
ernment has remained perfectly neutral
throughout. and would probably even be
content to see the inefficient Spanish ad-
ministration In the Philippines super
ceded. 1t Us not even certain that Ger
many would prove irreconciliable to
American annexation Of the archipelagoi
but. looking to the suspicious Germany's
conduct has aroused. IL Is quite time for
Germany officially TO declare her policy
The Madrid correspondent Of The
Standard says: There is considerable
disappointment In high quarters at the
failure OF the Spanish peace commits.
siOners TO obtain any important conces'
sions, at least financial ones, from tho
United States. Senors Rios, Garnica
and Abarzuza are reproached with con-
Quoting the negotiations too much lika
lawyers, and without sufficiently at
tending to the more conciliatory sug.
gestions OF their colleagues on the com
mission. In the same strain 1t argued
that Senior Rios would undoubtedly earn
popularity by declining 10 sign peace on
such harsh conditions. and by patrioti-
cally throwing up his mission. But al,
sensible people share Senor SagaSta's s
opinion that IL would be better TO Sc
cure peace on any terms, while protest
ing against ungenerous treatment
There is a widespread feeling in Spain
that it would be better to get rid OF the
ungrateful colonies and OF everything
calculated TO lead 10 fresh American
aggression. The bitterness OF the feel
ing against the United States is now
greater than ever among all classes
The Paris CORES .,ondent Of The Daily
Telegraph says: understand that
Senior Sagasta desires TO protract the
Paris negotiations TO the utmost be-
cause he fears, first. that the signature
OF a peace treaty will be the end OF his
public life, nd, in the second place, be-
cause he desires TO stave off If possible
the fall OF the dynasty.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-17
PREPARING TO TRAVEL.

Washington, Nov. 17.-There has been
remarkable activity about the war de-
partment for several days in the way
of preparing troops for service in lands
beyond the United States. An order
has been issued directing at least 10 reg
iments of the regular army now sta
TONED in northwestern forts and posts
TO hold themselves in readiness for i'm
mediate transportation and service in
tropical climates. Most of these reg
iments were sent TO the southern and
western posts a few days ago for re-
cuperation. after the Cuban campaign.
While holding themselves ready for
service these regiments will now be
recruited To their full strength.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-17
NEGRO SOLDIERS ARRESTED.

Macon. Ga. Nov. 1.-THE Tenth regi-
ment of color@d immunes arrived here
yesterday from Lexington, Ky At
South Macon 30 or 40 OF them with side
arms attacked a store and threatened TO
loot IL unless their demands were com
piled with. They then formed a line
across the street to prevent any one be-
ing sent to call for help. They failed 10
cut the telephone wire. however, and a
large detachment OF provost guards ar
rived and with fixed bayonets forced the
negroes into a lot and arrested 30 Of them.
They were marched to the city JAIL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-17
SERVICES APPRECIATED.

Washington, Nov. 17.-Mcdals Of honor
from the residents OF this city were yes
terday presented to Colonel Harries and
the remaining officers and men of the
First District OF Columbia regiment. VIII
saw service n the war with Spain. The
exercises were attended by President
Mckinley prominent citizens Of the
district and friends OF the soldiers.
Patriotic songs were sung and brief
presentation speeches were made. Pres
ident Mckinley, In response to demands
for a speech, made brief address.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-17
MAY SAVE THE COLON.

Washington. Nov. 17.--Naval authori-
ties are convinced that upon Captain
McCalla's report on the condition OF the
Infanta Maria Teresa the vessel is shown
TO be a worthless hulk, and will be aban-
doned. But the department has not
given up hope Of saving one Of Cervera' 5
fleet TO ornament the American navy,
and expects 10 receive definite PROPOSE
tion soon from the Neptune company, a
Norwegian wrecklng concern, on the
subject of raising the Colon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-17
State Of Rhode Island and Providence
Plantations.
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION.
BY His Exceilency
ELISHA DYER.

THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION.
BY His Excelency
ELISHA DYER.
Whereas -.i4e4-e Iftepeffer- -t,f-tfftr- -State
Is required by law 10 set apart one day
i'm each year as a day OF thanksgiving.
and
Whereas the President has designated
November twenty-fourth. 1898, 20 be
observed as such by the people of the
United States
Now. therefore, ], Elisha Dyer. COVER
nor OF the state Of Rhode Island and
Providence Plantations, do hereby APP
point
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2l, 1898.
as a day Of Thanksgiving and praise
throughout this state.
| earnestly request my fellow citizens
upon that occasion to refrain from their
usual occupations. TO meet in their sew
eral houses OF worship to render thanks
TO Almighty God for the victories which
have crowned our arms, and 20 extend
the tenderest sympathy 10 those 10
whom the war has brought trouble and
sorrow: and finally To remember those
among us whose burdens can only be
ligftcned by the generosity OF their fell
low men.
In testimony whereof. ! have hereun-
90 set my hand and caused the Seal OF
the state TO be affixed at Providence
this fifth day Of November. I'm the year
OF our Lord. ono thousand eight hun
dred and ninety-eight. Of the founding
of the state the two hundred and sixty
third. and OF Independence the one
hundred and twenty-third.
a.. So
ELISHA DYER.
BY the Governor:
CHARLES =. BENNETT.
Secretary OF state.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-17
NOT NEEDED IN PORTO RICO.

Philadelphia, Nov. 1.-THE national
relief committee has decided TO dlscon-
tinue relief work in Porto Rico on Dec.
J. the government now being i'm posi-
tion 20 do all the necessary relief work
there itself Should there be a renewal
of hostilitles agents OF the commission
win be assigned TO every camp. The
work of caring for the families Of the
soldiers who are sick. either at home or
In a hospital. will be continued indefi-
nitelY.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-17
QUEsADA WILL REMAIN.

Washington. Nov. 17.-Senor Quesada.
who has represented the Cuban junta in
Washington for some time, resigned TO
the Cuban assembly, which recently met
I'm Cuba. He has received information
that the assembly. which has super
seded the insurgent government, has
confirmed him as representative OF the
assembly in Washington, and he is now
exercising functions here
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-17
DESIRE TO SEE OUR FIGHTERS

Washington. Nov. 17.-Inquirles are
reaching the secretary OF the navy from
Portsmouth, Eng. expressing pleasure
at the news that Admiral Schley with
the now European squadron Will pay
Plymouth a visit as soon as ne reaches
the station. and asking the department
10 announce the date upon which the
rhips may be expected. II IS not pos
sible 20 answer the question, pending the
work OF the peace commission az Paris.
ss the composition OF the squadron
would be affected by the necessity the
nnvy department might be under 60
prepare for the resumption Of hostilities.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-17
Activity II y.suvius.

Much anxiety has been caused In
Naples by the renewed activity OF
Mount Nesuvius. An overwhelming
danger of this description produces
universal terror. AS matter OF fact
there is little likelihood that Mt. Vesu-
vius will do any serious damage. on
the other hand thousands die daily
from stomach and digestive disorders.
who might have survived had they re-
sorted To- Hostetter's Stomach Bitters.
lt ~ the greatest OF known tonics FOR
stomach and digestive organs. N cures
kidney, liver and blood disorders.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-17
INTERESTED IN CUBA.

London. Nov. 1.-THE foreign office
replying 10 a memorial from the Bir-
mingham Chamber of Commerce askipg
IL steps had been taken TO induce the
United States not TO impose protective
duties in Cuba promised -that-every
effort would be made to secure protection
for British trade
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-17
NO CURFEw FOR ST. LOUIS.

st. Louis, Nov. 17.-Mayor Zeigenhein
has vetoed the curfew bill. passed by the
city council recently at the instigation
Of Colonel Hoagland. well known all over
the country as the friend of the street
waits The mayor thinks the bin par
takes of the character OF sumptuary
LEGISLATION
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-17
POOR BLANCOl

Madrid, Nov 17-Captan General
Blanco, in a letter 10 Senator Tinado,
says The keenest sorrow Of my life
is surrendering Cuba, with an army Of
10000 men and 200 guns. TO an enemy
who claims TO have conquered Cuba,
while we are possessed of such re-
eaIIrCae
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-17
CARGO CAUGHT FIRE.

New York, Nov. 17.-Steamer Treasury
arrived in quarantine last evening with
her cargo on fire. on the night of Nov.
IL fire was discovered in No. hold. The
fire was got under control, but 1t was
deemed advisable to bear up for New
York. The Treasury has a cargo OF 6SS1
bales of cotton and 1850 tons of oil cake
and cottonseed meal. She is bound to
Bremen from Galveston. She is now
awaiting Instructions from her owners.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-17
WANT TO REMAIN IN SERVICE.

Madrid. Nov. 1.-THE queen regent
received i'm audience yesterday number
of volunteer officers OF the Spanish
forces recently in the province of San
tiago de Cuba. They ask to be employed
in the army of the peninsula or to be sent
to the Spanish garrisons in Africa.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-17
A HORRIBLE DEATH.

Morrisville VT, Nov. IL. Henry
Stratron, proprietor Of a carpet cleaning
business here, was near the machinery
when his clothing was caught on a shaft
and he was whirled round and round and
terribly mutilated. The machinery was
running an hour with the body revolving
about the shaft before being discovered.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-17
KILLED ON RACE TRACK.

Nashville. Nov. 17.-Jockey Sherland.
In a race hera yesterday. was riding Red
Monk. and in attempting TO pull up and
get out Of the way OF horse crossing
his track he was run into by two horses
and, with his horse thrown TO the ground
and trampled so badly that death re-
suited.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-17
REED BUNCoED ABBOTT.

Boston. Nov. 1.-THE prison commits
sioners had officer Abbott Of the state
prison before them yesterday for the
purpose Of examining him on his report
OF the escape OF John Reed, the bunco
man. The officer admits his negli-
gence but declares that he is an honest
man, and that he never received a cent
from Reed or any OF his friends.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-17

Far Worse. e.-Sniggleton-Tm in trou-
bic. My landlady told me I'd have TO
settle up or leave.
Giggleton-Why, you're In luck old
fellow. I'm i'm "a worse fix than that.
My landlady told me I'd have 10 settle
up before / could lcave.--IIarlem Life.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-17
sIBYL TOMBSTONE DEAD.

New York, Nov. 17.-It is announced
that Sibyl Johnstone, the actress. Is
dead, as the result Of an operation for
the removal OF a tumor Miss John
stone created sensation eight years
ago by ap caring nearly nude at the
Standard tLratre, Broadway, in the role
of an artists model in THE Clemenceau
(saEp'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-17

Tommy-Is your grandpa who is Wis
iting you your fathers papa or your
mothers papa?
WilrTe-Why. he's mothers papa. Of
course. Cont you see he's smoking his
pipe in the parlor?-Judge.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-17
THERE IS A CLASS OF POEPLe

Who are Injured by The use OF coffee. Re
Gently there has been placed in all the gro
Gerry stores "a new preparation called
GRAIN.O. made of pure grains, That takes the
place of conee. The most delicate stomach
receives IL without distress, and Dnt few can
"a much. Children may dFtnkRft with great
benefit. 10 ct. and - ctst per package. Try
IL. Ask for GRAIN-O. %
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-17
FROM THE BRITISH PRESS.

London. Nov. 1.-THE Times. COM
menting editorIally this morning upon
The Spanish suggestion OF arbitration
regarding the Philippines. refers to II
"a obviously futile and absurd" The
Spanish cabinet, says The Times has
no real intention OF breaking off the ne
eotlations. II ls only prolonglng then
IN order TO familiarize the public mind
In Spain with the Inevitable concessions
Certainly there Is no need for the United
States g. send feet % Spain as tn, :
could easily enforce submission without
that. Spain would be foolish 10 sulk
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-17
rCr.
CRYSTAL ICE coMPAnY.

u. T. SHERWOOD. Manager. Telephone ~
Oaicc, IA Washington -, iroyidcrrv. h. !.
ICE FROM PURE spRiNG WAtE =
Dcpots-DeNter avenue anf Broad street.
Tnriy and Prairie streets Stotohou-c-- =
crystal Lake, North Smithncld, 1nrkin
Narv,icl; Randall Pond. CrnnsiOn. ny ~ "
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-17

YOUR CLOCK - oUT or ORDER
Drop us a line. We will call for pud deliver
Nin perfect orlcr. cheaper nnd better than
anv ono else. HO~MtR Westminster and
tIsnklin streets aud - NO.Msin 81 Huii u
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-17
ELECTRIC MOTORS
For Sale at a Bargain

ONE - HORSE PNWTR. 10 VOLTS.
ONE y HORSE POWER. 500 VOLTS.
These Motors are va nrT class condition
aud ready 60 uun. They viii be disposed -
NJ prices that will insure "a speedy sale. Can
be seen at ~ \ NCHANGE PLACE
80. For prices call or address 40. - ~.
CHANGE PLACE.
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Advertise in the Providence News.
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daily exp). 6.52 (accom.p S.07 (loc.
exp). 1906 (exp), 1910 (exp. to Eaat
Greenwich). 11.0i Qimited). 11.13 e. m.
(exp). 2.07 (exp), 2.10 (accom.). 4.05
com Cos (exp daily. S.:7 p. m. teyp-
daily. Sundays-7.55 n. M; 400 y. "a.
HOPE ard way statlons-6.30, $50 a
m. 1880 2.3O. 4.30, $50 6.2o. 1i.30 p. IN.
Sundays-9.30 a. m; 5.3c =. m.
OAKLAND BEACH. BUTTONWOODS
and way stations-6.20, $40 a. M: /:
1920. go. i20. $40, GO 1l.20 D. IN.
Sundays-920 a. M. 2.20, $50 p. IN.
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sIONINGTON DIyIsIO,

FOR NEW YORK Wia Stcnington
Line)-735 and sos p. IN. daily ex-
cept Sundays).
(Shore Line)-a1.12, 1.25 a. IN. daily,
500 1905 cll0l Qimited), 11.13 a. m.
texp), 2.07, 4.05 daily, COS daily.
(for New Haven BID D. IN. daily.
FOR PHILADELPHIA. BALTIMORE
AND WASHINGTON tvia Harlem
River)-l005 a. IN. except Sunday):
Sl7 p. m. daily.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-08-03
ALLIANCE DEPARTMENT.
d. +. N/SBE'T Editor.
Alliance Meeting at Tirzah.

The big Alliance encampment
at Tlyzah, York County, on Au
gust 4 and 5, promises to be largely
attended, and on this occasion
many distinguished speakers will
be present 70 do a little Grating.
This annual gathering at Tirzah
has now come to be regarded as a
permanent institution, and hun
dreds Of alliancemen, farmers,
politicians and others look for
ward to il as one of the big events
Of the year.
Mr.. Wilborn, president Of the
Alliance, IN speaking Of the COM
ing encampment, said that a very
large crowd was expected, and
that all who went would certainly
have great time for the two
davs the eucampment lasted
There will ba an abundance of
speakers ar this gathering. ana
plentv to interest all who attend.
Al the State campaign orators
will attend on August t and talk
10 the people, and the other
speakers who will be in evidence
are Railroad Commissioners W.
p Evans CONGRESSMAN ". !.
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ton. but there was a strangely
interesting flag wrapped about
the common cotton which seem
ed to deprive the bidders of their
ordinary hard logic, for they
didn't stop at 5000, $3.50, $275,
$500. $3.50, $40O, $425 $3.50,
$3.50, $4G5 s475 $3.50 $490, $i95,
led up TO the $500 mark, at which
the bale of cotton was Knocked
down to William V. King. the
president Of the New York cot
ton exchange.
In spite Of thc large amount
that Mr.. King has given for the
bale Of cotton, it is probable that
he and the other members of the
cotton exchange may be denied
its possessions, for the purpose j.
TO send the devoted bale to the
other exchanges to raise more
money for the same charitable
purpose. 1t is consequently ~ not
improbable that the final price Of
the bale Will amount 20 several
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-08-03
For County Supervisor.

The friends of l.. J. Perry, recogniz-
ing in his past service as County
Supervisor business tact, qualification
aud a du" regard to the principles of
economy in the management of the al
fairs of the County, hereby announce"
him as a candidate for reelection TO
this important office. His record as an
officer is Il sufficient guarantee that
the affairs of the County will be SAT-"
in his hands. lie will abide the result
OF the primary election.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-08-03
For County Auditor.

At the request of many friends,
h"r"N' 1nnounc" myself aS Il candi-
dp' re-rlcclinn tu the office ri
coz 'itor. | will abide the Pc
suit democratic primary.
JOHN \. COOK.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-08-03

After being solicited by many
friends | announce myself as eau
didate for the Office of County super
visor, subject TO the rules governing
the Democrats primary.
NJ. {. GARDN Err.
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ANY FRIENDS.
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'nu'o GO. t'"u~iou beard.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-30
II. II. EVANS ELECTED.
The tCOrnmit'oo Merts and Su Dccid.a
From tho Returns.

The County Democratic Executive
Committee held II meeting In the court
house yesterday to declare the result
OF the third primary FOR member of the
Legislature. There were only seven
members Of the committee present
but no question Of II quorum was raised
and both candidates were present by
invitation and no Objection entered
Chairman Hardy called the COM
mittcc to order and announced that the
boxes and returns from Maybninn,
ChappclIs, Central, WhiLmirc and
Reederville were missing. At Rccdrr-
villc no election was held.
Mr.. Alan tombstone offered T. fol-
lowing resolution which was adopted
Whereas, 1t appears from the re-
turns Of the primary election held in
this county on 27th instant that II. ii.
Evans received Il majority of the votes
cast in said election.
Resolved, That he therefore be de-
clarcd nominee Of tho Dcmoclatl,
party of the House of Representatives,
No tabulation of tho vote was made
The Herald and News had u telegram
from Chappells and one from Whit
miro giving the votes ut those two pre-
cincts and they were in possession of
the committee.
Tho vote rs Gar as we have been able
to secure it is given in the table pub
lished on the first page Of this paper.
We have checked it up from the re
turns Of the managers at al the pre-
cincts except st. Lul1es, Central, Whit
mire. The Chappcll's box had been
sent down by express and WAS sent for
after the r-snlt had been declared.
kiblcr received six votes there instead
of four rs our telegram stated.
No returns have been received from
Maybinton but this will not affect the
result rs they vote only about Ii and
before gave Evans IL. The figures
published from Central are not Official,
though we think correct. Evans ma
jority according to the table is 81. The
Maybinton box will increase that
slightly.
Mr.. JOhnstonc moved the appoint-
ment OF u commitLcc Of one from each
township with Mr.. Hardy as chairman
to prepare some sort Of rccOmmcndu-
tion or suggestion TO the next county
convention by which to secure the at
tendance Of members of the executive
committee upon the meetings uf the
committee. The motion was adopted
and the chairman will appoint thc
committee at his leisure and publish
the names in the papers.
There being no further business the
committee adjourned.