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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-04
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SECONp.-The Small Size and Attractive
Make Up" of'THE NEWS makes all its Advcr-
tsing particularly Snowy and Conspicuous.
THIRD.-THE NEWS, copy for copy un
doubtedly receives closer and more thorough read
ing than any other newspaper published in its sec
tion and
FOURTH-Ihe Advertising Rate is fixed
strictly in accordance with the actual circulation
and is confidently believed to be lower for service
rendered than that elsewhere asked The VALUE.
however, only be discovered by trial. and as
to this News Advertisers say
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-29
CHAPTER LII.
One Guardian of the Treasure.

one Guardian OF the Treasure
Paul Capel was the first 10 recover
from the surprise, and to hurry from
The darkened room, followed by Arts
and the late colonel's solicitor, though
ii was into no blaze OF light, for the
staircase was equally gloomy.
The source OF the strange noise was
not far 10 seek, for, as they reached
the landing, they became aware that a
fierce struggle was going on In the
direction of the room occupied by the
late COLONEL and hurrylng there, 1t
was 10 find two men locked together,
one OF whom was succeeding In hold
ing the other down, and wrestling his
neck from the slnewy hands which
had torn OF his white cravat.
why, Charles! Ramo!" exclaimed
Mr.. Critic, in the midst OF the hoarse,
painting sounds uttered by the con-
tending men.
Hes mad!" cried the former. In a
high-pltched tone, in which a man.
rage was mingled with school-boy's
whimpering fear. Hes mad, sir. He
ried to strangle me-"
Thief! dog!" painted the old Hin.
Ioo. with his dark features COLI
vulsed with passion. "wanted--rob-
his masterl"
The two young men had separated
the combatants, who now stood up.
the footman, his vest and shirt torn
open. and his coat dragged half of;
the old man with one sleeve OF his
dark silk robe gone, and the back rent
TO the waist. while there was fierce,
yindictlye look In his working fea-
lures. as he had TO be held to keep
him from closing with the footman
again.
What does this mean. Charles?'
cried Mr.. Critic. as the butler and the
other servants came hurrying up.
while the three Italians also stood up
on the landing looking wonderingly
on.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-29

foStered by the silence OF their tread.
There, now YOU are satisfied" said
the old lawyer, gently, Go and
change your robe"
The Indian shook his head,
II will stay inside the room till
your return"
"lnsideg" said the Indian. quickly.
"Ies.-why notg" You and l have
reached the time of life when death
has ceased to have terrors. He Is
only taking the sleep that comes to
ALL"
There was gentle sadness in the
lawyers voice, and then, turning the
handle OF the door, he opened Il and
stood looking back,
You will not be long" he said.
They are waiting for me In the
drawing-room,"
The door closed, just as the old
Indian made step forward to follow,
Then he stood, with his hands
clinched and eyes starting, listening
intently, while the centaurs club
seemed to be quivering In the gloom,
ready to crush him down.
The old man raised his hand to the
door.--let 1t fall: raised II again--let Il
fall; turned to go~-started back. and
then, as II lighting hard with him
self, he turned once more, and, with
an activity not to be expected In one
of his years, bounded up the stair
case and disappeared
TNn n,ipniNo hun mai h.Rx~.
he seemed to come silently out OF the
gloom again. and was halfway to the
door, when there was falat creak
from below, as II from rusty hinge.
The old man stopped short. crouch
Ing down by tho balustrado. listen
Ing, HIS eyes shining In the dim
twilight; but no other sound was
heard, and he rose quickly, ran
softly down, and with trembling hands
opened the door,
Mr. Critic came slowly out, looking
sad and depressed, and laid his hand
upon the Indians shoulder.
You mean to watch, them" he
said.
Tho Indian nodded quickly, his
eyes gazing searohlngly at the lawyer
the while.
Are you going In, or hero?"
MY place was at the Sahihs door"
"Goodl" said the solicitor. bowling
his head and hero turned to the
drawing-room. kamo watching ham
susplclously till the door closed.
As he stood there the dusky tint OF
the robe he now wore seemed to lend
itself to the surrounding gloom. being
almost invisible against tho portal, AZ
he remained there with his fingers
nervously quiverlng and his face
drawn by the agitation of his breast,
Ho shook his head violently the
next moment, olasped his hands to-
gether, and sunk down once moro
upon the lion-skln mat. bent to tho
very floor, more like some rounded
mass than Il human being; while the
great centaur WAS lndlstinctly seen,
with his raised club, ms II about to re-
peat the blow that had crushed tho
old Indian into a motionless heap.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-29
CHAPTER ".
The Lawyers Tin Box.


This has been terrible week.
Katrine." said Lydia Lawrence, taking
her cousins hand.
DO you think so2'
"Oh, yes. have not your sang
frold. would give anything to go
back to the country"
II have been curious to know all
about the Will. That old man has
been maddening. He might have
But his instructions. dear. Tho will
was to be read after he had laid there
week"
Lam In state" said Katrlne, with
curl of her lip. with savage
crouching on Ion-skin at his door
like some dog. pah! 1t is absurd.
than bit OF oIneteenth-ceptury
life"
Lydia sighed.
II felt greatly relieved when those
dreadful men had gone"
what, the Italian professors?
Pooh! What child you aral did not
mind"
Lydia gazed at her with feeling
OF shrinking wonder. and there was
something almost fierce In the beautl-
fnl eyes, as Katrlne sat there by
one OF the tables OF the ill-lighted
drawing room. the two pairs OF wax
candles In old-fashioned silver sticks
seeming to emit but a feeble light. and
but for the warm glow OF the fire the
great room would have been somber In
the extreme.
What time Is II, Lydia? There.
don't start like that. What kitten
you arel"
"You spoke so suddenly. dear. 1t
Is half past ten"
only half past ten. Nearly an hour
and half before the play begins. |
wish we had kept the tea-things."
Pray don't speak 80 lightly,
KatrIne."
Il can't help II. Il Is so absurd
for the old man TO have left instruc-
tions for all this meretricious ro-
nance to surround his end. As for old
1irtle, he seems TO delight In II. and
goes about the house rubbing his
hands like an undertaken.
"Katrine!N
well, he does. Will read at half
past eleven at night. on the tenth day
after the old mans death. II Is ABB
surd. All. well. | suppose million
aire has a right 10 be eccentric II he
likes"
Dear Katrine, he was always 70
good"
Good! Bah! What did he ever do
for me? He hated my branch OF the
family and our creole blood. As II
the D'Enghiens were not a fne old
French family before the Capels were
heard Of"
But. Katrine--"
To be Continued.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-29
The Dark House
G. MANVILLE FENN!
G. MANVILLE FENN!
Continued.


Thea there is will?" said Miss
D'Enghien
The old lawyers brows wrinkled as
he glanced at her In surprise.
"GeS, my dear young lady. there is a
will"
And II will be read. of course. d.
rectly after the funeral?' said the
dark young man.
The lawyer did not reply.
Il suppose you think it's bad form
of man asking such questions now;
but really Mr.. Critic, it would be
worse form for a fellow to be pulling
y long face about one he never saw"
But he was your fathers friend.
"0h yes. of course"
Hence you. sir, are here" con-
tinued the lawyer My instructions
were clear enough. was to invite
you here at this painful time, and take
my old friends place as your host.
you have been most kind, Mr.
Critic" said Miss D'Enghien.
81 thank you, madam, and l grieve
that you should have to be present al
so painful time. My next instruc-
tons were to send for the Italian pro-
lessor, who Is here, to carry out the
wishes of the deceased"
Horrible idea for a snan 20 wish tc
be embalmed," said Arts. brutality.
Lydia Lawrence shuddored, and
turned away her face, Paul Cape
glanced Indignantly at the speaker
and then turned to gaze at Katrine
DEnghien, who sat perfectly un.
moved, her hand still hanging from
the side of the chair. as # to show the
graceful contour of her arm.
Colonel Capel had been great
part of his life in the east, Mr.. Arts,
said the old lawyer, coldly. He had
had the matter in his mind for some
time"
How do you know that"
by the date OF my Instructions
which also contained the italian pro
fessors card"
And | suppose we shall have very
eccentric will, sir?"
"Yes,' said the lawyer. quietly, "a
very eccentric will.
Come, that's refreshing" said the
young man, with iidgety movement
We'll, you are not very communica.
tive. Mr.. Critic, You family solici.
tors are as close as your deed-boxes."
Yes" said the lawyer, closing his
gold snuff-boX with a loud snap.
We'll, come, II can be so breach oil
confidence to tell us when the funeral
Is to be?"
The old lawyer took a turn or two
up and down the room, snuff-box IN
hand, the bright metal glistening as
he swung his hand to and fro. Then
he stopped short, and said, slowly:
The successor to Colonel CapepS
enormous property will inherit under
extremely peculiar conditions, duly
set forth In the will 1t will be my duty
to read TO you"
After the funeral?" said Gerart
Arts.
No, sir; there will be no funeral
mo funeral!" exclaimed Arts ant
Paul Capel in breath; and then they
rose to their feet, startled more thar
they would have cared to own, for n,
that moment strange wild cry
seemed to come from the staircase, fol
lowed by heavy crash,
Good heayens!" cried the OLE
lawyer, dropping his snuff-box.
Katrine D'Enghien alone remain un
moved, with her head turned towart
the door.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-29
FOR THE YOUNG MEN
WORDS OF COUNSEL OFFERED BY
DIR. TALMAGE.
TEXT FROM ZEcHARiAH

The Manifold Dangers Which Await
Unwary Feet Forcefully Set Forth
Warns Against Drinking, Gambling
and Unthrifty Habits-Dont En-
pend Money Before You Get 1t.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-29

There Is more machinery made In
Philadelphia than In any other city IN
the United States
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-29

Gen. Wesley Merritt declared that
we must keep the Philippines.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-10-24
BOTH SHIP AND CREW LOST
ALL EFFORTS To SAVE THEM
WERE IN VAIN.
Went ON the Shoals Near Halifax I'm a
Heavy Gale-Cannot Hold
Together Long.

Halifax. Oct. 23.-The tugs which have
been endeavoring for hours to reach a
large square-rigged vessel ashore on the
shoals about a mile and half from here.
have abandoned the effort to save the
crew Of the unknown craft
The vessel was discovered on the rocks
at daylight this morning. having gone
ashore In the heavy gale last night. Only
stumps of masts are visible from the sig
nal station and five have been counted
on the deck of the stranded vessel At
first the unfortunate craft was thought
to be fish barkentine. as one was due
here. During the morning the crew could
be seen making signals but the binding
spray of the sea breaking over the hull
prevented them from being understood
This afternoon the tugs got near enough
for Mr.. Crosby. the Halifax agent of the
barkentine Irma, which was due from
Turks island with salt, TO venture near
the vessel. Only five men were seen on
the vessel and the crew of the Irma num-
bered nine. Ii is feared that four have
been lost. The sea is still high and further
efforts to rescue the crew had to be aban-
doned. IL Is feared the vessel cannot hold
together much longer and much anxiety
exists
The Irma is owned I'm Liverpool. N s..
and commanded by Captain Taylor of this
city.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-10-24

here have written long letters TO friends
In Madrid In order that the home Hov-
eminent may be acquainted with what
10 happening In the islands and have
requested that on behalf Of spain's IN
terests and the part of the spanish resi-
dents: the evacuation may be COM
pleted as soon as possible 80 ~ TO
avoid proIonging the existing danger
Gus condition Of affairs.
Another demonstration Of the dis
pleasure Of the city for the non-pay-
ment OF arrears Of salary took place
yesterday. when about 200 entered the
city a clamorous mob and demanded
payment
The regular guard being unable to
disperse the crowd and fearing to take
drastic measures. the civil governor,
Senor Decastro. was advised Of the sit
uation. He appeared on the scene, ad-
dressed the crowd and ordered immedi-
ate dispersal under a threat OF q loss Of
positions in the municipal service. His
energetic stand had the desired effect.
but unless back salaries are paid there
will be more serious trouble.
The rainstorm of yesterday subsided
towards night and to-day the weather
is cool and crisp. 1t is felt that the
end Of the fever season in Havana has
been reached. Reports from various
quarters tell OF heavy rains for the last
10 or IL days all over the islands,
Bridges have been washed away. cattle
have been drowned ana there has been
great damage to crops.
The Spanish authorities estimate the
total cost OF evacuation will be about
$3.50 900. Twenty-four vessels will be
employed to embark troops. OF which
six are hospital ships. The French mail
steamers Cheribon and Notre Dame du
Salat. which have just arrived. have
been chartered by the Spanish Trans
Atlantic company as transports.
A dispatch from Baez. province Of
Santa Clara. says the Spaniards evacu-
ated that place on Oct. IL.
A committee OF leading citizens Of
Matanzas visited the United States
evacuation commissioners this after
noon to complain as to the distribution
OF relief supplies. which. according to
their representations. do not reach
those who need them. General Wade
promised a thorough investigation
During the last week or 10 days there
has been great Improvement In the
health OF the Spanish soldiers. II In
pointed out that hospital cases for that
period were 80 per cent. less than pre-
viously.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-10-24
THESE ARE LOYAL INDIANS
A UNIQUE ASSURANCE FROM THE
GRAND MARAIs BAND.
The Bear Island Chippewas Are Called
Foolish Indians Made .
Great Mistake.

Washington. Oct 23-The following
unique assurance of loyalty TO the govern
ment has been received at the Indian bu-
Chippewas of Minnesota:
THE Great Father: The Grand Marais
band of Chippewa Indians OF Minnesota
are In council this evening. 18th of Octo-
ber. 1sss. We wish to say TO you that our
forefathers for many generations have
lived here In the eastern part of the state
Of Minnesota, when there were a great
many Indians and very few white men,
and We have never heard Of them commit
ting any depredations or wronging any
white men or the government up to the
present time. The reason we say this to
you is that we hear OF those foolish In
dians at Bear Island. Leech Lake Of the
wrong they are doing and mistake they
have made In fighting the government and
it's laws
I'VE also hear of what this chief. Bug
Ah-Mah-Ge-Shing. said when holding up
his right hand to heaven he declared that
all the Chippewas OF Minnesota were
backing him. When we heard Of this re-
mark that he had made we did not like
II. We are now living In peace and hope
that we will continue living so. We like
all our friends. the palefaces. and they
like us. We are Christians and live up to
the rules OF our church. The Bible tells
us In the NTH commandment. Thou shalt
not KILL and hod could We wrong our
neighbor?
I'VE say now. as Indians living In the
east of Minnesota. that we do not approve
OF what the Bear Island Indians are do
ing. and do not propose 10 help them or
encourage them Yours on behalf the
council,
JOE CARIBoo. Chief.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-10-24

ant at Professor Nathnagers bacteriolog-
ical establishment. who died on Tuesday
from bubonic plague. died to-day. The
three nurses who had developed symptoms
OF the disease are somewhat improved to-
day. All the animals OF the Nathnagel es-
adjustment which had been made sub
jects OF experiment with the plague,
were to-day cremated.
DIR. Mueller had many American pupils
He owes his death to his fearless devo-
ton to Herr Barisch. Not only did he at
tend him. noting down a careful descrip-
ton OF the case. from hour to hour. but
he even scraped the walls Of the sick room
In order TO prove the presence of bacilli.
When he was attacked he wrote down
special diagnosis of his own case, analyz-
ing the changes from hour to hour until
pain and fever compelled him to stop.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-10-24
AN IMPRESSIVE CEREMONY,
Unveiling of the Peace Cross ON the sum-
init of Mt. st. AIbans.

Washington, Oct 23.-A most impres.
| sive ceremony in this city was the un-
yelling OF the peace cross on the summit
Of Mount st. Adams. the site of the
new Episcopal cathedral. This cere-
money was in lieu of the laying of the
cornerstone OF the edifice, which will be
known as the Cathedral of Saints Peter
and Paul. President Mckinley was
present and delivered a brief sermon.
Many other distinguished men were
present and 800 bishops and other high
dignitaries of the church which has been
holding its convention In Washington.
These marched in solemn procession in
their clerical robes, accompanied by
choir boys of the different churches OF
the city. An audience OF many thou
sand were present. Bishop Satterlee of
Washington delivered the address of
welcome. while the sermon OF the occa-
sion was by Bishop Doane. The draper
les were dropped from the stone while
President Mckinley was speaking.
Mount st. Albans Is some distance
from the city proper. but IL overlooks
the capitol and from its site the many
public buildings. the domes of the capt.
tol and congressional library and the
Washington monument are plainly vlsi-
BILE. The situation. the. surroundings
and beautiful day combined to make
the scene inspiring and the occasion i'm
pressive. The president said:
Il appreciate the very great privilege
given to me to participate with the an
cient church by its bishops and its lay
men in this new sowing for the Master
and for men. Every undertaking like
this for the promotion OF religion and
education Is a positive gain to citizen
ship. to country and civilization. In
this single word I speak, / wish for
this sacred enterprise the highest in
fiuence and the widest usefulness"
While the president spoke the drapery
of red. white and blue was removed. re-
vealing a huge Ionian cross, 20 feet
high. cut from a single stone. After a
chant by the choir Bishop Whipple read
a special prayer of Thanksgiving for VIC
tory. Bishop Doane, i'm the course Of
his address. said:
II am speaking here In the name OF
all Americans. The cross here unveiled
stands on a mount which bears the
name holy TO all English-speaking peo-
pie. II overlooks the capitol OF a great
nation Of freemen. The chief magistrate
of our great country has added the dig
nifty of his most welcome presenca a
representative assembly has gathered.
1 take IL that there is represented 10
day in this assembly the only union
that can exist between the church and
state in this country" He spoke of the
suggestiveness of the peace cross, the
peace which had come to the nation
and which was commemorated by the
cross.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-10-24
INSURGENTS MENACE MANILA.
Supplies Growing Scarce. They Are BE-
coming Desperate.

Supplies Growing Scarce. They Are BE-
coming Desperate.
Manila, Oct. 23.-The commission of
Spaniards sent here recently by Gen.
eral Rios. Spain's chief representative
In the Philippines and governor gen.
eral of the southern portions OF the
archipelago, arranged temporary
commercial convention. Accordingly
inter-island traffic was resumed, but II
Is now again interrupted, this time by
orders from General Rios.
The steamer San Nicholas. which left
Manila yesterday flying the American
flag. was compelled to return by a
Spanish gunboat whose commander Of
fered as a plea for his action that the
crew consisted of Filipinos. who might
smuggle contraband articles. The San
Nicholas. after reporting her experience.
sailed again, followed by the United
States gunboat McCulloch. The insur-
gent steamer Murioia entered the har-
Dor flying the insurgent flag. which was
promptly hauled down by the Ameri-
cans.
Yesterday the British consul at Ma
Mia convened a meeting OF merchants
to discuss the commercial deadlock.
British capital to the amount of $780,
100000 has been lying idle here for six
months. The meeting resulted in an ur-
gent appeal to the British government
to endeavor to hasten a settlement of
pending issues.
The attitude Of the insurgent troops
has become very menacing. Their sup
plies are growing scarce and they are
becoming desperate. Their leaders as
sured the troops. who have had no pay
for months. that they will soon capture
Manila.
The Filipino newspapers insist upon
absolute independence and denounce the
action OF the United States or any pro-
tectorate with equal energy. The
American authorities. naval and mill
tary. are taking precautionary meas
ures. although no immediate trouble is
anticipated.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-10-24
SHOT THE GUARDS.
The Ashpole AFFAIR Will Lead to Serious
Trouble.


Trouble.
Wilmington. N. c., Oct. IA special to
the Star from Lumberton says: At this
morning squad from the negroes who
were dispersed at Ashpole. Robeson
county. crept up to the town and shot
three whites stationed there as guards.
They were Albert Floyd. Robert Inman
and William Bullard. Bullard is seriously
hurt and the others are slightly injured
A hundred whites with bloodhounds are
now In pursuit and IL Is said four of the
negroes have been captured. The whites
are telegraphing the principal towns in
the state for Winchester rifles to be sent
there Immediately.
The four negroes who shot the three
white guards have been captured near
Ashpole. They were run down and brought
TO bay by bloodhounds. The negroes are
now confined I'm box cars at Ashpo,e and
heavily guarded 1t Is feared that the ne
groes will attempt to assassinate the
guards. which will so exasperate the
whites as to cause more serious trouble
The guard was composed of eight or ten
men. who were standing around the fire
in open air. thus becoming easy targets for
the negroes. who fired under cover of
darkness and fed.
The Ashpole incident increased the ex-
element at Wilmington. which was al
ready near the danger line. Crowds of
white men have been on the street corners
all day eagerly awaiting news from Lum-
berton and Ashpole.