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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-25

OF want of foresight, and answered that
Spains finances were in satisfactory
condition" assuring the payment of all
the expenses of the war. In view Of the
impossibility of negotiating loans
abroad. there was no means Of raising
funds to continue the war except by an
extension Of the bank of Spain's note
issue. which. however. did not imply a
forced paper currency. He proposed to
convert the treasury's floating debt.
now nearly 500. .000. 900 pesetas. into small
denomination treasury bonds. He ex-
planned the proposed conversion OF the
external debt. but avoided any allusion
TO the proposed tax on the national debt.
Puigcerver affirmed the necessity of a
20 percent increase in all taxation, in
cluding that on agriculture.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-25

Madrid. May 25.-Nothing positive Is
revealed as to the situation. Lieutenan,
General Correa, minister OF war. has
received a cablegram from General Blan.
co saying American warships are II
front OF Santiago. Captain Aunon
minister Of marine. has received a Ions
dispatch from Admiral Cervera, reply.
ing In full to instructions. The min.
lister of marine receives nobody; he IL
working night and day. Yesterday he
presented to the queen regent every de.
tail of the plans at Santiago de Cuba
showing the defences and the security OF
Admiral Cerveras squadron.
Admiral Camara has gone back tc
Cadiz with sealed orders. 1t Is said
that on his arrival there he will arrange
for manoeuvers OF his ships at sea, for
trials Of speed. gunnery and everything.
in order to satisfy himself that the squad.
ron Is in an efficient condition. He viii
then depart for destination undivulged
Mr.. Capdepon, minister of the interior
Jays a telegram received by the war
Office from Manila reports that the ma
tives are disposed to remain loyal to
Spain and will defend the territory
against foreign invasion.
Rumors as to the negotiations OF this
powers in favor Of peace are premature;
but responsible Spanish statesmen are
prepared to seize the first opportunity
to end the war provided 1t can be done
on terms honorable to Spain. Should
q neutral nation come forwerd with an
honorable arrangement, its proposals
would be examined here in no impracti-
cal spirit of false pride. If, therefore,
America does not insist upon impossible
humiliations. there is still possibility
OF peace.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-25
SAW A SPANISH SQUADRON.

Port Au Prince. May 25.-A local news
paper says that Rear Admiral Osborne
OF the British navy. who left for New
York on Sunday on board Dutch
steamer. saw at Curacao a Spanish
squadron composed OF five cruisers anc
five torpedo boat cestroyers or torpedo
boats. The Spanish officers are report
ed to have said they would not accept a
battle unless with an equal number OF
ships. and that they would avoid encoun-
tering superior numbers. Admiral Os-
borne did not consider the Spanish
squadron to be In any way formidable.
The last news received here from Ha-
vana was that the Cuban government
had decided to admit coal and provisions
free of duty
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-25
CUBAN MACkEREL NOW.

Gastronomical Patriotism at the Capital
Of the Nation.
The Spanish mackerel has been repu'
dated in Washington. In nearly all the
principal hotels and restaurants Of that
city Spanish mackerei is now billed az
Cuban mackerel. vs.
A prominent fish dealer In the Center
market has quite an original sign Of the
time On board a large Spanish mack
erel with the Spanish ooIors In its
mouth is being pursued by star fish
and striped bass--tho stars and stripes.
Below the platform is the wording:
1.-The stars and stripes will chase the
Spanish don cut of American waters. "
st. Louis Globe Democrat.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-25
MYSTERIOUS SILENCE.

Madrid. May 25.--A mysterious silence
reigns In official circles. The govern
ment discloses nothing from the seat OF
war A local paper observes: ."An un-
explained feeling of dependency is
noticeable. AS no bad news has been
received. we can only suggest that this
feeling is caused by fears OF a pro-
longation OF the war"
The national subscription 70 increase
the strength OF the Spanish naval forces
has now reached ~. 900. 900 pesetas.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-25
WHAT DO THE CHILDREN DRINKp

Don't give them tea OF coffee. Have you
tried the new food drink called Grsin.of .
n delicious and Dourishins and takes the
mace u coffee. The more Grsin.O YOU give
the children the more health YOU distribute
through their systems train-O Is made 81
pure grains. and when properly prepared
tastes like the choice grades of coffee but
costs about y as much. All grocers sell u
and go
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-25

perfect and impartial neutrality"
There have been frequent hints cast
out indicating that Sampson had Ger
vera's fleet bottled up in Santiago har-
bor. II this Is true. and the navy of
hcials at Washington know II. then II is
not surprising that there is no undue
excitement among them. That would in.
dicate wait. which might be long one,
before a battle came about.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-25

Marshal Martin Campos, In the course
Of an interview. said that the salvation
OF the Philippines Is In the hands of the
natives themselves. and that much care
ought to be exercised to win them to the
Spanish side. He pooh-poohed the
alarming rumors about England and
Gibraltar. The important thing. he de-
clared, is that Admiral Cervera should
be able to divide the American squadron.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-25
SPANS FINANCES.

Madrid. May 25.--In the chamber OF
deputies Tuesday Mr.. Puigcerver. min
lister OF finance, replying TO the criticisms
OF Marquis vilIaverde. Conservative.
with respect to the financial policy Of
the government, repudiated the charge
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-25
Mr.. KNAPP's ROLLER BOAT.
He Proposes to Build . Troopship Two
Hundred Feet High.

Inventor +. A, Knapp Of roller boat
fame is going to Washington to try to
make arrangements with the American
government to construct an enormous
rolling boat for use as q troopship, the
ooat to be modelled something like the
roller boat that has been seen in Toronto
harbor. When tho members Of the
Spanish legation were in Toronto, Senior
du Bosc, tho first secretary, inspected
the rolling boat there and is said to
have been favorably impressed with it.
He advised Mr.. Knapp to communicate
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-25

with tho Spanish consul at Montreal,
with view to opening up negotiations
with the Spanish government for q
boat, but Mr.. Knapp preferred TO deal
with tho American government. He
says that he can build roller boat 200
feet high i'm three months, aud it would
be an ideal troopship.
"The boat propose TO build" said
Mr.. Knapp, would be capable of carry
ing 10000 men and would, Of course,
be much faster than any of the ordinary
vessels at present running on the ocean.
Drawing little water, such boat could
get close in shore and would not need
to enter any PARTICULAR port but could
land troops at any point ON the shoresof
Cuba The boat, too. would carry o0S-
900 tbns Of freight and could b used ~
aQoal boat With 90. 600 tops Of GOAL ON
bssrds the ROLLER boat would be . pacy,
shis ooaling station''--New yotk Sun
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-25

London. May 2b.--A dispatch to The
Financial News from Port de Paix,
Hayti. says: admiral Cervera is be-
ileved to have divided his fleet, and 1t
Is reported that the vizcaya and the
Alfonso XIII have been destroyed"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-25
PROMOTION FOR ROWAN.

Washington, May 25.-General Miles
has recommended to Secretary Algei
that First Lieutenant A. 8. Rowan OF
the Ninteenth infantry be promoted 70
the rank of lieutenant colonel. This
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-25
SPANISH OFFICIALS
PRESERVE SILENCE.
Nothing is Disclosed as to the Plans Of the
Government in Regard to Cervera.

B|anCo Sends the Information That American Ships
Are Before Santiago de Cuba Unexplained Feeling
Of Oespondency--Troops For the Support Of Dewey.
BauIeshp Oregon Reported Arrived at Jupiter, FIa.,
Spanish Consul at Kingston, Jamaica, Demands
That He Be Allowed to Examine the Mails and the
Passengers of Steamship AduIa From Cenfuegos.
The Demand Was Positively Refused.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-25
ORDERS TO NINTH AND FIRST.

New York. May 25.-The following was
announced from the army building re-
garding details OF troops In the depart
ment Of the east: THE Ninth Massa-
chusetts volunteer infantry is distributed
as follows: Colonel Fred Began has
been ordered with one battalion to
Quonset, II. 1. A lieutenant colonel and
a major OF the same regiment, with six
companies, are ordered TO Fort Adams,
r.. l.. for duty under the command of the
officer in charge. The remaining two
companies go TO Dutch island. r. I.
''The First regiment. Massachusetts,
heavy volunteers. Colonel Pfaff COM
manding, is distributed as follows:
Colonel Pfaff with two battalions to go
to Salem. Mass. to take charge of the
fortifications on the north shore. A
lieutenant colonel and two battalions GO
to Clarke's Point. Mass. Major Frye Of
the sameregiment, with four battalions,
will remain on duty at Fort Warren,
where the regiment was quartersd."
LITTLE DANGER FROM DISEASE.
Des Moines. Ia, May 25.-The United
States consul at Matanzas, A @. Brice
OF Bedford. Ia. In an interview yester-
day said: IT wish TO assure the volun-
teers in the different states that there
n little danger OF the United States
soldiers falling victims to disease in
Cuba. I speak from experience in the
province of Matanzas. where there has
been the greatest suffering among the
reconcentrados. The physical ills OF the
Cubans and Spaniards In the armies re-
suit from deplorable sanitary conditions.
Field operations are perfectly practi-
cable during the rainy season, IL there
is a proper observance of the ordinary
rules Of health
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-25

Atlanta. Ga. May 25.-A special 70 The
Constitution reports the safe arrival OF
the battieship oregon at Jupiter, Fla.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-25

To euro Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic l0c or CSC.
n O. G. @. fail to cure. druggists refund monoE
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-25
ARRIVAL OF THE OREGON.

information for the United States gov.
ernment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-25

YYNCLE EZEKIEL oBEAR, assessor and
tax collector. Beverly. Mass. who has
passed the soth life rilc Stone. says:
"Dr. Niles Restorative Nervinc has done .
great deal Of good. Isuffered foryoars from
sleeplessness and nervous heart trouble.
Would fec. weary and used up&n tho morn-
ing. had no ambition and my work seemed q
burden. A friend recbmmcnded Or. Niles
Nervine. and p(iphased bottiQ under
sucesssfun & sh61fSS II 10 USE Bus 10
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:sss :n,oss sSss isslia 81 q Syss. vss
1sl1ctory 6fperiept6.9
Dr. Niles Remedles <{\;6SsY2
asss sold by ell crpg- k\S%kds~r5tt
gists under q positive <xs
guarantee 4fst bottle VD1YJ0J0 ;
behefts ur ho1ty fo- e,ooA
tended. 16okto d.. n - -
eases Of tbs hskstnnd k<Ss1S..9
nerves frees yAddf6ss.
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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-03-25

The hunted stag tlees for deer life.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-03-25

whenever it is possible, keep the fire
of your temper we'll apart from the
gunpowder of your lips.
Nothing will accomplish this mira
Gle for you except the spirit of
Christ-that is, the spirit Of forbear-
ance and charity Think how you
would like to be treated and then
treat others in that way. Never let
your horse run away with you, but
have check on yourself which You
know how to tighten when occasion
requires. There is more heroism in
being silent sometimes than in facing
a park Of artillery. Tame both tongue
and temper, and they will do you good
service, but untamed they will cause
much sorrow.-GEoRGE II. REPwoRTH
IN New York Herald
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-03-25
Selett Misrellanll.
THE SHOPS OF CANTON.
BY ANNETTA HALLlDAY-ANToNA.

The curiosity stores of Canton well
repay hours of study and research
There one may find the enormous tri-
pods in copper, Of superior workman
ship and design. which difi'usc perpctu-
ally the fragrant odor Turning sandal
wood; or he may choose copper cup
or vase, ornamcnted in high relief: or
Il small wood, stone, or copper Joss: or
that metallic Asiatic production, the
gong, with its wooden mallet. The
Josses are sold with little or no rever-
ence, the European purchasing them
eagerly as specimens Of portable idol
airy.
The remarkable kites which the old
men as well as little boys delight in fly
ing make interesting souvenirs. The
paper Of which they are made is light,
but strong, and they are elaborately
adorned with dragons, beetles, and but
tcrtiieS
Copper-ware utensils are sometimes
beautifully painted to resemble porcc-
lain, the silvcry substance called white
copper being extensively used for bowls,
jars. and drinking-cups, If the pur-
chaser is collector, he buys, course,
a purple-hued cup of rhinoceros horn
embellished in high relief, or Il bamboo
bird-cage in the shape of temple,
house, or boat, decorated with glass
paintings and ornamentcd with ivory:
or he may prefer the tangled root ofan
old tree, which, with its knotty tibres,
becomes a thing of beauty in the hands
of the patient Chinese workman, who
transforms the stubborn growth into
Taper II cks, with the hair and boards
of old men, or with the tails and names
OF dragons.
Or possibly the buyer may be
tempted by 4 pair of mandarin 5 shoes,
of black satin. with soles of buffalo
leather and without heels: or by six
sided flower pot, highly polished and
painted, and large enough foran orange
tree: and, if nothing else is l,ought. II
sandaEwocd ring or an rory puzzle
will surely he taken, or some cnigmati-
cal toy in tortoisc-shcll or mothcr-of-
pearl.
AS Canton boasts of no street lamps,
the celestial who ventures forth at
night without his lantern feels as if he
had lost his identity. These lanterns
are made of silk, horn, glass, or oiled
paper, with rosewood settings and
crimson silk tassels. or decorated with
figures and flowers Some open and
shut like umbrellas: some are square
or heNagonal; some are shaped like
fish or animals; and many are colorcd
y brilliant scarlet. which produces y
rich glow The State lamps used for
grand occasions cost many hundreds
OF dollars, while those of tough oiled
paper for the poor boat people may be
had for not more than a cent or two.
Articles of U;ttn, curiOsities manutac-
turcd from wild. rare shape of wood,
or root, or stone, are much cheaper in
China than in Japan.
Once certain empress Of China con-
ccived the idea Of amusing herself and
the ladies of her court with the hatch
ing and feeding OF silk-worms, to which
end an extensive garden was set apart
for the cultivation of mulberry trees;
and to this day the first lady of the
Flowcrv Land. and her rctinuc of Chi
nesc maidens, follow the ancient Gus
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-03-25
4luetre,
\ LITTLE BOYS LAMENT.
by A. L. WORDEN.

by A. Z. WORDEN.
I'm gong back down to grandpa's.
won't come back r more
To hear the remarks about my feet
A-muddyin' up the floor.
They's too much said about clothes.
The seedlings never done.
I'm goin' back down to grandpf'S,
Where a boy can hev some fun.
dus up haf his garden
A-gitlin' worms for bait;
lie said he used to Ike it
When l laid abed so late:
He said that pie was GOOD f,r Buys,
An candy made 'em grow.
Fl can't go to grandpas
Ill turn pirate first you know
He let me take his shotgun.
An loaded it for me,
The cats they hid out in the barn,
The hens few up tree,
had a circus in the yard
With twenty other BOYS
I'm going back to grandpa's
Where they amt afraid of noise.
He didn't make me comb my hair
But once or twice a week;
He wasn't watchin' out fer words
didn't Orter speak,
He told me stories bout the war
An Injuns shot out west,
Oh, Pm gOin' down to grandpa's
For he knows wOt boys like hest.
He even run a race with me,
But had to stop an cough;
He rode my bicycle and laughed
Bec'us' he tumbled off;
He knew the early apple trees
Around within mile.
Oh, grandpa was a dandy.
An was in it. all the while.
bet you grandpa's lonesome,
don't care what you say,
seen him kinder cryin'
When you took me away,
When you talk to me of heaven,
Where all the good folks 60.
guess I'll go to grandpa's,
An Wen have good times. know.
-Siour City Tribune.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-03-25

We have just purchased another Bank
rupt STOCK OF GOODS and out of
the many BARGAINS now found in
our SO DEPARTMENTS we quote
the following:
The Advocate and news., 1898-12-21

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The Advocate and news., 1898-12-21

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The Advocate and news., 1898-12-21

Names OF persons voted for.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-27
) Pettis Dry Goods Co.

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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-27

willing to pay as high as $1,000 for It. had
they not got II eventually for nothing The
Los Angeles Times, Of which Harrison
Gray Otis was editor was made the medium
for publishing the letter and the Times had
one OF the biggest scoops in American
newspaper history.
;, Sackyille- West wanted to linger longer
ministration, Lord Salisbury refusing to re-
call him, his passports were handed to him
and he departed England showed her dis,
pleasure by leaving a charge at the heao
OF the legation for six months.
In 1870 the ex-minister. now Lord Sack
vile. issued private pamphlet to >, his
friends, which got into the papers This
pamphlet attacked Ambassador Bayard,
then in London, for Mr. Bayard's course
when he was Cleveand's secretary of state.
In it he referred in bitter terms to Mr..
Cleveland. and added in a manner which
De LONE seems TO have followed, There IS
no base action which an American poll
tician viii not resort to in order to gain an
election. He also quoted in the pamphlet
letter he received from a dime museum
man in New York offering him 81 900 a week
and expenses for himself and suite if he
would hold two daily levees of two hours
each In my palatial museum.
In 1898 Lorrin A. Thurston. minister from
Of annexation. from which typewriter ex-
tracts were made. These expressions be-
came somewhat public, and displeaSed Sec
rotary Gresham, who demanded his recall.
Hawaii complied with the request The in
csdent formed part of the Hawallan I'M
broglio of the second Cleveland adminlstra-
ton.
Besides these nine Objectionable ministers
there is the case of De LOme'S predecessor.
The diplomatic Incident of Senior Murua-
qua resulted in his resignation being for
warded, and after little delay accepted.
If it had not been disposed of otherwise 1t
is possible that the United States would
have asked for his recall, and failing in
getting that would have dismissed him. Sec
rotary Gresham, in the Alliance case, COM
municated with the Madrid government
over the head of the Spanish minister and
through our own minister in Spain. Murua-
qua didn't like this proceeding, and took
Several ways of showing his displeasure.
The sequel was the resignation of Murua-
qua. A general shift of Spanish ministers
was taken to relieve the United States of a
dstasteful presence without having it so
recorded.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-27

My blaze ~ not as vide as the world,
Nor tall for the world 20 see
But the flames l make
For LIES sweet sake
Are between the fire and me
That fire would burn IN wantonne&s
All things that life must USE
Some things ] lay
In the dragons way,
4 And burn because ] choose.
Charlotte Perkins stetsen. n scril
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-27
1--WE are starting right off with the very
First Breath of Spring, offering values
THAT make crowds come New York
}SfOfe=W2f0S. Every item below is moneksayer
CrOwding Out
the Elder
Furniture!

It's mighty fine furniture, but
we don't want it. Scores of
odd pieces are here yet--a1y
number of them-especially in
parlor goods. The opportunity
is ripe for you to get the best
furniture bargains you ever
captured. The way to do it is
to come down, look around and
pick out the plums. No
advertisement can do justice to
these values.
Iron Beds-S3.OO and up to
$40; a special value at
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-01-27
The Coming Woman.

Who goes TO the club while her
husband tends the baby, as well as
the good old-fashioncd woman who
looks after her home, will both at
times get run down in health. They
will be troubled with loss OF appetite.
headaches, sleepessGess, lainting or
dizzy spells. The most wonderful
remedy for these women is Electric
Bitters. Thousands Of sufferers from
lame back and weak kidneys rise up
and call IL blessed IL is the medicine
for women. Female complaints and
nervous troubles OF all kinds are
soon relieved by The use of Electric
Bitters. Delicate women should keep
this remedy on hand 10 build up the
system. Only so ceuts per bottle.
For sale by +. b. Snyder.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-01-27

with the house and with the COVER
nor. When the matter was laid be-
fore the governor he discouraged it,
told them they had better adjourn,
60 home, and then come back in
extra session, prepared TO finish the
matter. With this advice from the
governor further agitation ceased
and the legislature adjourned. Since
that time the governor mas RETAINED
from calling an extra session, al
though he was practically certain a
good and sufficient railroad law
would be passed. Senator Young
says these things in defense of the
senate and not in any spirit OF accus.
ing the governor; but it is really I'm.
fortunate that Governor Leedy has
allowed himself to be placed in a
position where he can be charged
by the enemy with refusing to call
an extra session at the behest OF the
railroads.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-01-27
Is this a Cotton rlill?

Wheeling, W. ", Jan. 24.-The
employees Of the Wheeling steel plant
in BenwOOd, about 500 in number,
have been notified of a second reduc-
tion in wages within twelve months.
The present reduction effects all
employees OF the company, including
the lab1rers and runs from IL TO Is per
cent. The tonnage men will hold a
meeting next Sunday and most Of
them now say they will not accept.
The reduction is to take effect on
FEBRUARY q.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-01-27

Oil Inspector Wharton has filed
his report. 1t shows that he has in.
spected 10000 barrels of oil. He
has turned INFO the state treasury
S5,473.0O during the ten months
that he has been in office. This is
nearly as much as his predecessor
turned in in two years. Which is all
right, but why in the mischief did
he not report monthly as the law
plainly requires, and save all the
scandalous talk that has been in
dulged in. These oil inspectors
with their mysterious maneuverings
are enigmas.