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

Way over on the underside of
the world, the deck of his ship the
only bit of American territory to
stand on, with every harbor closed
to him, the only supplies or relief
available In the hands of the ene-
my, to be had only by successfully
fighting for them. Admiral Dewey
has fought for his country's honor
and his own salvation like the gal
liant Yankee sailor he is. And
we shall doubtless soon hear that
the American flag is flying over
the city of Manila, the seat OF the
Spanish government in the Orient.
To take this city for his own
needs as we'll as for the triumph OF
the Flag and to sink or capture
the Spanish fleet for the safety OF
American merchantmen in Asiatic
waters was Dewey's twofold duty.
He has evidently been successful
in the latter enterprise. The cap
ture of the city may be a more
difficult matter. From what
knowledge there is to be had OF
the situation it would seem to be
an imposing task unless help is to
be had from the insurgents, Tor
Dewey has few men to spare Tor
land operations. We have heard
much of what the insurgents would
do. Let us trust we have not
been deceived as to their military
strength or their purpose to assist
in the crushing Of Spain's author
ity. Dewey has evidently made a
good fight. Evidently, too, the
Spanish feet fought bravely. The
losses suffered under the yellow
flag indicate this, at least, for
when ships are sunk in battle that
is testimony to courage, for the
simple act of hauling down the
ensign is enough to save the sac
rifce.
1t is to be doubted, indeed, if
Dewey's victory was SO easy as
many authorities on this side OF
the water affected to believe it
would be. The Spanish fleet OF
itself should not have been much
OF an antagonist, although in ships
and guns it would have been able
to have inflicted considerable dam
age before submitting to the in
evitable and the luck of naval
fight is we'll known to often Offset
the advantage of weight of shot
and armor, BIZ, backed by the
forts, of the power OF which little
seems to be known, the Spaniards
must have been il a position to
put up strong defense, if moth
ing more. None of Dewey's ships
was of the arlnored class, and he
had no guns of the tremendous
pounding, smashing and bursting
force that distinguish the equip
ment of battleship. Indeed, of
the three American squadrons
Dewey's was the smallest and
weakest, though it contained
some mighty tight and handy
fighting ships. To crush the
enemy and capture his port, how
ever, was a big undertaking. Yet
we have no doubt the task has
L<a, &~;,,c,,Lact1v occomr1;ehed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02
SALUTE THE FLAdl

Uncle Sam has a new ensign
on his granite building. Not
only that, but the inusty old
revenue flag has been replaced by
a clean little bit of bunting. Thus
adorned the federal building has
now nothing to blush for it.
A grateful people hereabouts
salute the new ensign.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02

1t is common rumor that the
members of the Common Council
have contributed the magnificent
sum of thirteen dollars to
the local Maine fund, while the
members of the Board Of Alder
men haven't put up a cent. The
contribution that represents the
council was made up by not more
than four Of the forty members
thereof. 50 that the record OF the
1eazd is not % very far behind.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02
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Fabulous Wealth.

Tho ''incaiculsble mineral wesith'' of
newly found mining regions largely run by
syndicates and promoted ny transportation
companies is in loo many instances rcaIlv n
fehlc Tho products OF industry In legitimate
fields OF enterprise nearer hone sre far sur,r
ard promise more stable rewards. No ono
viii 80 unrowsrdod in the matter Of i'm
proved hoalth who uses rcgulsrly hostettcr's =
stomach Bitters for malaria. dyspepsis. con.
stipstion. billousness, etc
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02

The first battle may bring the
Spanish people to realizing sense
of what it is likely to cost them to
keep together the estates claimed
for their half-Austrian boy king.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02

The Oregon is safe, of course.
Her cruise around the hemisphere
from San Francisco on rush orders
is one of the most notable and al
together interesting performances
in naval history. The splendid
fighting ship will soon join her
big and little sisters in Sampson s
line Of battle.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02

Spanish newspaper readers are
being entertained with the as
tonisning information that the
blowing up of the two American
powder mills has destroyed all
the ammunition in the country.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02

The blue and the gray are unit
ed, but to judge by the expert
ences of Uncle Sans colored
troops in the South, the blue and
the black and the gray do not yet
mix.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02

The Spanish reports of the tar
get practice of the American ships
at Matanzas allege that the only
casualty was a dead mule. But
with mule meat quoted at two dol
lars a pound in Havana it would
appear that the loss was pretty
severe at that.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02

The commissariat of the Rhode
Island contingent should not ne
glect to include package Of con-
densed clam bake in the ration for
one summer campaign.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02

Gen. James H. Wilson, who is
to be made a najor-general of
volunteers. was brigadier-general
at the age of a3, major-general
at IS, and one of the most dashing
cavalry leaders of the Civil War.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02

Congressman Cannon and Hit
have been renominated by their
Republican constituencies out in
Illinois. If there is anything in a
name both these gentlemen ought
to be returned to hold Office at
least until the war is over.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02

That Spanish torpedo gunboat,
the Temeiario, seems to have sue
cessfully lodged the Oregon on the
latter's way up the South Allan
tics shore.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02

II Dewey's feet is in condition
TO lombard Manila today, as il is
reported it will 80. after fighting
all day Sunday, that is pretty
good evidence that the feet has
not been seriously harmed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02

One robin does not make sum-
nier, and one pro- Spanish pro-
lessor does not make the sentiment
Of Harvard university.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02

The Spanish gunners in the
Cuban Notifications seem to be
undecided whether to aim at the
sky or the Atlantic Ocean as Of
fering the better target.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02

Brave men whose business af-
fairs will not permit Of their en-
listing for the war are privileged
to take rides in the occasional
bloomer car.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02
ELECTRIC MOTORS
For Sale at a Bargain.

ONE tx HORSE POWER, ITO VOLTS.
ONE HORSE POWER. 500 VOLTS.
Ready to Run. They will be disposed Of 81
Prices that will insure Speedy sac. Can be sceu
.. No. 90 SOUTH WATER ST EET.
For prices call Or address No. wEYBossE1
STREET. fzsH
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02

1t may be necessary to order the
flying squadron to sail into the
United States Senate and lombard
the silverites.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02

The British admirals used to
complain that they could never
get French fleet to come out OF
its harbor and fight. The same
complaint may be made by the
American sailors against Spain S
heavy squadrons.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02

The evidence is that the war
extra must come out regularly
whether it has anything extra to
} report or not.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02

Governor Leedy of Kansas is
understood to be putting off his
neutrality proclamation as long as
possible.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02
MARKIED.

sTEwART-wARD-In this city, 26th uIt.,
by Kew. Charles d. Burrows. Mr.. Thomas
Stewart of boston and Miss kosina Ward
OF Apponaug.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02
Official
Advertising.

This newspaper ruhlish~s ofhciaA
advertising Of the GOVERNMENT
) ahk UNITED STATES. OF the
1A4~ On tlaVDa Ael-AND. A-A
veral 1ONN5.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02

Edwin You would not take that uncle Of
mine to bs sensitive plant at all. would
you?
Reginald--He certainly does not look It,
Edwin-w.ll, he is Attempt to tonch him
and he closes up Immediately. -Cinciupati
Enquirer.
Miss Rocking gham-Did papa give you any
encouragement when you asked him for me,
today?
Mr. Hor eleip h--well, perhaps he calls IL en-
couras cement. He told me to prove that I
am man by going to the war, and added
that ~ I get hack alive he'll think about it,
Chicago News.
81 suppose that there IL great excitcment
in the camp at ChiclSamsuga battle field, re-
marked the snake editor.
eyes, 10 is in tents" replied tho horse
editor -Pittsbure Chronicle Telegraph
"what's the matter with cid Bullionf'
''He's mad clear through"
whats the cause'"
"He said II any of his employees wanted TO
| GO to war he would keen their positions for
them. and give them full poy for the time
| they were gone
Yes
| "And now his pretty typewriter Is going to
enlist as vivandiere. ''--Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02
1t was a glorious May day.

Probably our war bonds could
find good market in Spain.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02

To quit tobacco easily and forever. be mae
netic. full OF life, nerve end v.yor. take No.Tc
Bac, ~ wonder.worker, thai makes weaR men
strong. All druggists, SOC or 81. Cure guaraD
tecd Booklet and sample free. Address
0ferlius Bcmsds Ca Chicago or New To'k
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02

81 admit he said, ''that am poor and
cannot support you in the style to which you
have been acca asto,ned. but thcre Is still hope.
My mother is q widow and very wealthy"
"True,' she replied, "Dut she is Of the
wrong sex. Chicago Post.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02
A LITTLE HUMoR.

"Are you getting ahead in your bicycle
learning? 2" said Amy to Mabel.
sGettiing ahead? I'm doing better than
that. That Is tho positive form, while have
reached the comparative. ] often get .
header. "-Judge.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02

Rv' YORK, NEH HAVEN And
! 4 HARTFORD RAILROAD
OLD COLONY SYSTEM.

Fine tables giving fall isfOrmatIs,
- 70 ieeai and through train service
nay b btaiped at Providence Sta
tlen and stations below.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02

4. ~. .wHITIksR.t'hoiceF Fs,ni:yt.r" erie.
pure TeaA Jofees. tlour s.t"in. sint
straw. los wsssniasssr ~ IsisDhsss
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-11-18
A Filtration Checked.

One day when Queen Victoria was
present in her carriage at a military ro-
view the princess royal, then rather q
willful girl Of 10 OR IA. sitting on the
front seat, seemed disposed to be rather
familiar aud coquettish with some
young officers Of the escort. Her majesty
gave several reproving looks without
avail. AT length, in flirting her han,l-
kerchief over the sides of the carriage
the princess dropped it, too evidently
not accidentally. Instantly two or three
young officers sprang from their sad
dies to return it, but the voice Of the
queen staid them.
"Stop, gentlemen, leave it just where
it lies, ~ she said. "Now, my daughter,
get down from the carriage and pick up
your handkerchief" There was no help
for it. The royal footman lot down the
steps for the little lady, who proceeded
to lift from the dust the pretty piece of
cambria and lace. She blushed a good
deal as sho turned her head saucily,
but was doubtless angry enough.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-11-18
cauxh. In I'll. own Tran.

It is always pleasant to read Of in.
stances in which would be practical
jokers have had a chance to sample their
own wares. In "Life In California"
Alfred Robinson tells Of a Senior Lugo,
who often amused the travellers by his
stories and c~ccentricities, and one even
ing attempted u practical joke. with the
following result:
He had loaded a paper cigar with
g%unpowder and placed it among his
cigarros. During his visit with me he
repeatedly asked me to smoke. but /
fortunately missed the cigar he had pre-
pared, until finally, from the lateness
Of the hour, he withdrew.
In the course Of the night he awoke,
and feeling a desire to smoke selected
from his bundle, quite forgetful Of the
evenings amusement, the very cigar he
had prepared for me. Having lighted
it, he returned to bed.
The cigar was about half consumed
and he more than half asleep when a
sudden explosion carried away the bet
ter part of his mustache, and so thor
oughly frightened his pooyAvife that ]
venture to say the event viii never be
forgotten.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-11-18
when umbreila. Were First Used.

The introduction of the umbrella in
some places has been regarded Of sufi-
cient Importance to be included in the
local annals. About 1880 u red Leghorn
umbrella was introduced into Bristol,
and it created quite q sensation in the
city. 1t was about the same period that
an umbrella was first carried in the
streets Of Stamford, Lincolnshire. It
was Of Chinese manufacture and was
brought to Stamford from Glasgow.
Mrs. Stockdale, in 1916, is recorded to
have brought from the island of Ora.
NADIA, in the West Indies, the first um.
brella seen in Cartmel, Lancashire.
In 1873 DR.. Spens, a popular physi.
clan, carried an umbrella in the streets
Of Edinburgh, and he is credited with
introducing it into the Scottish capital.
John Jameson, a Glasgow surgeon, Wis
tied Paris about 1881 or 1889 and
brought hack with him an umbrella,
which was the first seen in Glasgow,
where 1t attracted unusual attention.
William Symington was the first per.
son to carry al umbrella in Paisley.
1t is related by Horace Walpole III
his account of the punishment of DIR.
Shebberere for libel, Dec. s, 1868, that
when he was i'll the pillory a footman
held over him an umbrella to keep Off
the rain. This has been described us an
aristocratic style Of bearing punish
ment. The undersheriif got into trou.
BILE for permitting the indulgence
Eireside.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-11-18
The Screw of Archimedes.

Archimedes of Syracuse, when he was
in Egypt, invented a machine for pump.
ing bilge water out of the holds of ships.
This instrument was also used in the
delta for purposes of irrigation. Diodo-
rus Siculus twice refers to it H., "a, Q;
", 81, 81. A curious model of such an
instrument, probably Of the late Ptole-
maic period, has been found in lower
Egypt. 1t consists of q terra Gotta cyl.
Under with q screw inside it 10 inches
long and Az inches in diameter. Near
the center of the outside is u band with
crosspieces. These may represent foot.
holds and suggest that the machine
was worked after the manner of the
treadmill. Such screws were probably
made of wood. No other example of
this screw seems to have come to light.
American Journal of Archaeology.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-11-18
Italian Marriage Brokers.

In Genoa there are regular marriage
brokers who have lists of marriageable
girls of the different classes with notes
Of their personal attractions, fortunes
and circumstances. These brokers go
about endeavoring to arrange connec-
tions in the same off hand way that
they would a merchandise transaction.
Marriages there arc more often a sim.
pie matter of business calculation, gen
orally settled by the relatives, who of
ten draw up the contract before the
parties have seen each other. 1t is only
when everything has been arranged and
a few days previous to the marriage
ceremony that the future husband is ill.,
troduced to his intended wife. Should
he find fault with her and ap-
p%earance he may annul the contract on
condition of %defraying the brokerage
and any other expenses incurred.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-11-18
The Dough Head Discovered.

That truth is stranger than fiction is
illustrated by the following true story.
relates tho Lapeer Press: About 30
years ago a boy was kicked by a horse.
Tho physician attending the case found
his skull was broken, and q good share
Of his brains had leaked out. Thinking
to do the best he could and knowing it
would not do to leave the place vacant,
the doctor took buckwheat flour, and,
making q thick batter, trephined the
skull and filled tho cavity. That boy
lived and grew to be a man, weighs $50
pounds and is smart as most men.
Living not far from Oakwood, he does
business in Lapeer quito often and is
all right, only once in awhile that buck
wheat batter will rise, and then he is
daft for a time. DIR. William Rossman,
who died in this city, did the surgical
job.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-11-18

One Of the pioneer farmers Of Benton
township, Mich, is Elnathan Munger. De
spite tile many privations and difficulties
which a pioneer contends with, MIR. Munger
has succeeded. He has also served as clerk
of his township, and is known us u careful,
conscientious and honorable citizen.
His busy life has not been all sunshine.
however, and in speaking to our reporter Of
his struggles in earlier days, he said:
Zone Monday in March, 1890, l was draw.
ing hay to a neighbours, when was thrown
ground, striking a front wheel i'm my descent.
I struck on both hands with such force as to
almost paralyze my whole body. The in
jury was most severe to my chest, shoulders,
back and arms, although my face was badly
cut. 1t seemed as though the great weight
Of my fall drove my arms back and injured
both them and my backbone.
"a prominent POtterville physician was
called and on the Friday night following I
was able to he taken home. The next day
I sent for a Grand Ledge physician who
better, but the main trouble with my body
and arms remained as bad ms ever. During
the year following this treatment I was not
benefited and began to think life to me was
not worth living. l feared that my nervous
system was completely shattered and that
paralysis would follow.
In reading an article in the Montreal
| Family Herald and Star concerning Dr.
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, about
q year or a year and IL half after ] was in
jured, 1 noticed that people similarly atfiict'
ed were claiming to be cured. l ut once
ordered that remedy through my Pottervill,
druggist. Mr.. NJ. j.. Palmer. think thi.
was the first sold in these parts.
"1nside of ten days after taking the frs
dose became satisfied that ! had found thu
remedy to fit my case. l kept gaining; til,
pills acted as II tonic, regulatel my bowels
liver and stomach, gave me n good appetite