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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-25
BOSTON & PROVIDENCE CLOTHING CO.,
$50 WESTMINSTER STREET, CORNER ORANGE

speaker Studlev at II O'Clock, quorum
being present
Mr.. Mason of PawtuCket PRESENTED an
act authorizing the City Council of Paw
tucket To submit the question Of widen
ing Main street in that city to the electors
of Pawtuckst, az the April election; re-
ferred to the judiciary committee.
Mr.. McAuslsn Of Providence from the
comm ittee on finance, reported taok an
act appropriatinR $500 for replacing the
ldence county court house with an cleo
trio pump, and establishing an electric
motor for ventilatinp purposes, with
recommendation Of passage.
Mr.. Ares OF Providence moved that the
rules be suspended and the act he placed
upon its passage. SO voted, and the act
was read and passed
MIR. Allen OF East Greenwich rsintro-
duced on act, the original pap Is having
Dson lost, In amendment If chapter 29i,
General Laws, which provides that the
Judges OF the SuIr rene Court, the steno.
graphic clerks of the court. the at
torney general and his assistant, shall be
allowed, in addition TO their salaries,
their actual travelling and subsistence
expenses when performing official duties
outside the limits Of the town OF city in
which they reside, not 20 exceed $3.50 n
year; judiciary committee.
Later an attempt To- pass the bill under
u suspension Of the rules failed, and the
act went TO the calendar.
Several other minor matters were In
troduced and referred 90 the proper com
mittets.
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TO question by Mr.. Rocker that in
May. 1896. he had conversation with
Mr.. John j. Hanigan, in which he urged
Nr. Banignn, who was then general man.
ager of the Wconsocket Rubber Com
pany. to enter into an agreement to re-
main with the United states Rubber
Company q number CT years. Mr.. Bani-
san refused TO enter into such an agree
ment or to urge Mr.. William Bapigan TO
SO do.
10 Mr.. Tilliughass Colonel Colt said
he did not remember that at the time of
this conversation all arrangements had
been made 20 change the homogeneous
entirely both Of the Woonsooket Rubber
Company and of tie Uniteu States Rub-
ber Company.
N. 4 gbsst-"Has not Mr.. William
BaniRan always claimed ttat ait ough
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-25
ANNEXATION MESSAGE.
Submitted 10 Hawaiian Legislature
by Acting President

Fan Francisco, Feb. % 5-president
Sanford B. Dole Of Hawaii, has received
a cory Of message submitted by Acting
President Cooper to the Legislature which
mt in Honolulu on Feb. 6. On the sub
jecC of annexation the message says:
owing Q, the intimats relations ex.
isting between the reputlio ana tho
United StItes Of America, great care
taken which might interfere with the
scope of the annexation treaty nor In any
~av jeorardize the present satisfactory r.
lations, nor hinder the future presentation
Of the treaty should 10 fail at the present
time To receive the approval Of the Senate
Of tire United states where it IL now
pending
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-25
SUBMARINE BOAT HOLLAND.

yod displaced him rs general manager
of the Marvel Rubber Company that ho
was chosen for a longer parted that you
permitted him TO remainy'
Gel. Colt said he knew Mr.. William
Banigan Esd wnat be called claim
against the Marvel Rubp'r Company bus
hs " woulj not say that he, witness, aid
not wish Mr.. William Banigan % remain
connected with the United states Rub
Der Company The witness was asked
about an entry I'm the books Of the Woon-
socket .iubber Company OF the peyment
of $4,000 tn j. Banigau for commission
ana his reply was If no hal ever thought
about 10 that IL was his idea tho money
of crude rubber This impression was
formed because 10 came next TO n charge
for crude rubber on the report, but he
could not distinctly recall much about the
mater.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-25

the courts knowledge az the circum-
stances attending the exI lesion.
Ihs wounded ars reported TO he doing
well thus far todny.
The Merritt and Chaplin Derrick and
Wrecking CompaDy's tug Right Arm is
again at work removing such parts OF the
wreck as possible in advance of the ar
rival OF the stronger tugs from the north.
Ii IS believed tho divers from the fleet
and the Right Arm will TUmaiD at work
when the Msngroye leaves for Key West.
The Fern will then bs the only United
States vessel in the harbor Alter the
MaDgrove aces. the public generally will
be excluded from official vessels, and q
card will have to be presented by the cor
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-25
IN THE SENATE.

The Senate was called to order at II
o'clock 10y Gov. Dyer. with quorum
present.
Tbs bills Incorporating the Citizens'
Electric Wire Company and the Statewide
mills were declared 90 lie rightly on
crossed.
Senator Re!ner of North Providence,
presented the petition OF tho Southern
hhode Island Press Clgb for amendment
OF charter: CONN ittee on cduUHtion.
Tho resolution recommending to Con-
gress tie passage of a joint resolution In
relni ion 10 uniform standard OF hours
of labor, was received from the Houss and
referred 60 tie judiciary ommittee.
After several bills had ioen allowed for
psymUnJ ana Few minor matters had
hCcn rrfsrre0. the Scnstp, cn mot on Of
senator keinfr. sdiouFLed to 1ucs-ay
morning at III O'Clock.
IN THE HOUSE.
The House was called 10 order by
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-25

who arrived here TODAY on board the Wnite
Star line steamer Brittinic, Is quoted as
sJyiug in an interview:
IL have decided not 60 spsak on the sub
ject OF the letter 1 ctn. however. say
l have been from the first the victim of
Misrepresentation. The news published in
the An erican uaDers and sent 20 this
country, and my own was. from the COM
mencement TO the end made up OF lies
of the most Infamous character. 1he al
legation In the American papers that
the terrible cxplrsion OF the Maine was
the outcome OF a Spanish conspiracy IL,
In my opinion. bnother instancs of the
reckless mar ner in which newspapers in
America agitars popular Irsjudices."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-25

MIR. Baker Of Providence introduced
IN act amending chapter -, General
Laws, Iroyidiug that $500 may bs ex-
pended yearly. under the direction Of the
justices Of the SuUreme Court for the
purchase of books for the law library and
for clerk hire In the library; Judiciary
committee.
The special order of the day, the act To
incorporate the CumberIan street Rail
Way Company. was called up by Mr..
Price OF Westerly and after short ex-
planation he moved the passage of the
net In concurrence There was hardly
any detate md the act was passed.
From the calendar the resolution
authorizing the stats board OF soldiers
reiief to uss money from the Soldiers
Home fund 20 build cottage at the
Rhode Island Soldiers Home, not to
exceed the sum Of 600, for the use Of q
doctor was, otter explanations, passed.
The act In relation t1 commercial fer
iilizers, which came from tho senate,
YVES taken from this calendar. and. after
being read. was referred 90 tho committee
IN enrrOssod acts.
Mr.. Baker oi Providence asked that
the rules be suspended for TIE passage Of
the oct aTnerdirg charter 2g5 General
Lave, which provides for tie collection
of fees by probate coIrts ana the pToror-
tion 10 10 Iaid ~ estates of over 500. 600.
20 voted ana the act was Tass.d
On motion Of hr. McAuslan f Pruvi
doncs, the House ad iourned to Iufsday
morning at III o'clock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-25

respondents before admission is given
them.
there was summer like shower this
morning and there promises 10 be gen.
eral increase in the Temperatures.
AN OFFICIAL DENIAL.
Norfolk, Va, Feb % The rumor that
the government is securing from railway
companies an estimate of their caracity
for moving troops and munitions Of war
between Atlantic and Gulf ports and the
interior is officially denied by Vice Presi-
dent It. John on the part OF the Seaboard
AIR Line, whose rond WIS mentioned in
the reports. MIR. st. John said today
that be is ignorant OF any such move on
the part OF the war department
DE LOME'S TONGUE WAGS.
Liverpool Feb "a. --Sepor DeLome.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-25
A DULL DAY
in ASSEMBLY.
Bill For New Cottage For
Soldiers Home
PASSED BY THE HOUSE.
Cumberland Street Railroad Charter
Also Passed.
PASSED BY THE HOUSE.
OTHER BUSINESS TRANSACTED.

This wns poratively an "of" day
In the General Assembly, the Senate being
in session only few minutes, and the
House disposipg of routine matters on tho
calendar, with the Introduction CT very
little new business. The members ap-
pearsd TO need a rest after the work Of
Wednesday aud Thursday, and are pre-
pairing for the tussle which may come
next week prior to adjournment until
aftsr the state elsction.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-25
Revival Meetings.

Special revival services are being held
AT the Peoples Pentecostsl church, ASH
mont street, every evening, conducted by
Rey. q. a. Johnson. evangelist. Ills
sub jeot last evening was the "Prcdigals
keturn.' There was n full hous9 and
dcep interest manifested In the work.
Several have signifisd desire 20 com
mercs the Christian lite. 1he meetings
will continus over sunday anti through
next week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-25
PRESIDENT WILL HOLD
SPAIN RESPONSIBLE,
Mckinley Will Not Shirk Duty When
Crisis is Reached.
NOW CERTAIN MAINE WAS DESTROYED BY MINE

Evidence Obtained by Ensign POwSon the Fern This Beyond
the Possibility OF DOubGen Lee Report
Expresses the Opinion That Disaster Was Not tue Result Of
Accident-Forward Part OF Maine With Rits
Was Stove Upward-Orders Issued For Enlistment
of an Unlimtel Number Of Able Bodied Men For
the Nsvy-MOre Warships Can Be Pur-
chased Necessary--A Secret Con-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-25
100000 In Gold.

Centre Point. Is., Feb 25.--Hsnry
msntzsr has jest returned with SlC0. 600
M result Of two wears spent IN Alaska.
DssDite his GOOD fortune in tho klon-
Gikc, Maf TIER stairs tnst tue ,eports ~
fatufo. vel In are ers,tly exaggerated.
and that Tar more money is now being
taken into the country tnsn ever will be
thought back.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-25
STILL Al HAVANA.

Havana, Feb. 20.-The United States
Hight house tender Mangrove Is still here
ard he naval court nt iLquiry continues
It's usu6l sessions today.
1ts members hope TO get away 20 Kew
West latB this evening CT early tomorrow
IN rniT q ut thew are not suro which.
L. hiRtlv probable ttat tho testimony
OF the civilian witnesses did not add TO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-25
IMPORTANT!


shppngt nc % id ef ncmpety ell
to
so not
nowerand yinhd opo
weights endude
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-25

Cuts engraved. Electrotypes made or Print
ing done sce The J !. Ryder Co. gl0 West,
minister, witch does Test work In these lines
at low prices. Pleased to do yours
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-25

in there daud
II sin If
al Dout buy it if fou don't
i it is well worth
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-25

THE MELLIN NEVER RIP PANTS, SEWED WITH
LINEN THREAD, only Sl27
BOYS' SUITS---Lone Panfs--Sizes 10 Io.
S2.7S, $3.50, All Wool
s. Well
AIS, were $1,000 and Made,
s.8S, 400 and
7.as, 500 All Right
Other Young Mems Suits, proportion. Clay
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-01
THE CUSTOMARY cAPERS.
Anonymous Correspondent Breaks Out in
the Union.

| Anonymous Correspondents Breaks Out in
the Union.
1t came very nearly having an es-
cape, but it came about nevertheless
the anonymous correspondent has
! taken the helm at the Union Office and
entered upon the conduct of the cam
paign. When political events come
fast and furious, when the cam
paign wakes so warm that the genius
of the sanctum on Eighteenth street
loses heart. then the individual anN-
ious to infiict his ideas upon an I'M
offending but helpless constituency,
but without the courage to substanti-
ate those views, proceeds to spread
himself. Having the protection of
the paper which opens its columns to
him and conceals his identity, this
courageous contributor to newspaper
enlightenment has no fears of the
consequences of his assaults and there
is therefore no limit to the scope of
his field of operations. He is free to
indulge in the cravings of the coward
in any manner that his innate dispo-
sition may dictate, and having this
advantage he goes to further extremes
in the pursuance of disreputable
the responsibility for its acts would
be guilty of.
The unrestrained contributor takes
space in this mornings Union, not on
ly to abuse Mr.. Huesing, the demo-
cratic shrievalty candidate, but to as
sail his family, not even his invalid
father or his sister being permitted to
escape this individual of extraordi-
nary license. 1t is the spirit rather
than the influence of such perform
ances that arouses Indignation, and as
soon as newspapers begin to turn up
those who seek the use of the public
prints to strike in the dark, the prac-
tice will cease. Would the individu-
al who wrote the communication in
this mornings Union say to Albert
Housings face, or within his hearing,
what he did above a fictitious sigma
ture?
Contemptibly small as is the refer
ence TO Mr.. Huesing's father in the
connection referred to above, and
conceding that the vaporings of an
anonymous correspondent are not US
ually worthy of discussion, yet the
assumption in public print that the
elder Huesing Twas sheriff and post
master for eight years" ought not to
pass without contradiction. When
the elder Huesing was elected sheriff
in 1874, it was at time, Just as the
present, when there was a ring at the
court house that needed break
ing into, and Mr.. Huesing got
there, just as his son will
now, when similar conditions are pre-
yailinp But the Tenure of office was
but two years then, and that was the
length of Mr.. Huesing's term as sher-
iff. As far as the postoffice is con-
cerned, Mr.. Huesing served a |
year, six months under President |
and six months under |
President Harrison, when he was re-
moved on grounds purely political. |
"a Non-office Seeker would have
done better to have signed himself |
"A Non-Truth Seeker. -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-01

Rock Island is to have a day nurs
cry, where working mothers may
leave their little tots while employed,
and free kindergarten for the boys
and girls who are too young to be adj
mitted to the public school and are
prohibited by other causes from hav-
ing this healthful training. The kim
dergarten and creche deserves the kind
interest, of every citizen of Rock ISL
and. The good which results from
a true kindergarten atmosphere can
not be overestimated. 1t has proved
a moral factor in Chicago, New York,
New Orleans, Louisville, Atlanta and
more smaller towns, and the leading
socialists and moralists of the day all
endorse the Kindergarten. May the
movement germ and bear fruit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-01
Making Neck Yokes.

The National Neck Yoke company
has located permanently in a 2-story
brick building adjoining the old glass
works, Fifth street between Second
and Third avenues. The building is
fitted up with all necessary machin-
cry, and 5000 of these useful articles
are turned out every month. ready
sales being found in the neighboring
states. S. Pearson, the president of
the company, was formerly engaged
in carriage manufacturing at Salina,
Kas., and is the travelling representa-
tive of the firm w. w. Harris is the
secretary and treasurer. The COM
pany employees several workmen at
its shop, and is enjoying a steadily
growing business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-01
THAT TERRIBLE TORCH.
The Fire Brand That Lights the Way From
Zuma's Wilds.

The Fire Brand That Lights the Way From
Zuma's Wilds.
| Many late pedestrian these nights
sees a red light ahead, scents strong
aroma on the crisp autumn air and
concludes that another excavation for
| gas mains has been made. But short
| " he is glorified by a vision of the
| good Sister Payne laboring heavy in
his troubled sea. Then does the
aforesaid belated pedestrian discover
that the light and aroma emanates
from one of those rope torches that
| the Yuma statesman passes out with
such lavish hand. There on the
highway, under cover of the man
tie of night in the guise of
friendship does this seeker of sena-
torial honors offer to the unsuspecting
wayfarer such an admixture of rope,
tar, cabbage and cornsilk as to cry
As travellers on lonely road
orm friendships quickly, so in
a hasty moment the worthy
wight takes the proffered guileless
looking thing, little dreaming of the
awful odors that lurk within. Then
does Payne the tempter offer light,
ere the STAY IHc
ming hand he has inhaled the fearful
fumes that puts him in the power of
the Yuma sooth-sayer, and his voodoo
spell. On ce inhale that noxious odor
and the rest is easy. BY strange ges-
lures and signs and symbols known
only in the mystic workings of black
art, PAYNE, the occult scientist, the
worker of strange charms, transports
his victim to the legislative halls of
Springfield. There the subject sees
through a may labyrinth Payne in
his imperial dignity shaping the legis-
lation and guiding with a master hand
the mighty ship of state. Cropping
about him. is seen the other members
mere pigmies beside this intellect
ual giant whose wondrous eloquence
has so often electrified his auditors in
the cement school house at yuma
When the effects have died away the
smoker retains his abnormal optical |
illusion as to Payne's ability as a leg
isIator. Thus does the willy worker
of the yoodoo spell ply his cunning
art. You who have not learned the !
ways of dark sorcery beware those in
nocent looking stogies. for truly ways
unholy and things uncanny lurk by
day or night in Sister Payne's cigars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-01


piness Among Mankind. and That the
Poor and Unfortunate should Be Dealt
With LenientIy by the Court-LahIns Di-
voroed.
William Queagan, against whom
an Indictment for burglary was re-
turned by the grand jury, and who
was placed on trial in the circuit
court yesterday, is not right mentally,
according to William l.. Ludolph, his
attorney, who bases his defense
on these grounds. 1t may be
that the prisoner is feigning in
sanity, and if he is, he is a clever
actor. Queagan, when put no
the witness stand, Immediately
began a wild and disconnected address
to the jury, in which he argued for
the spreading of universal happiness
among mankind, and pleading for len
iency on the part of the courts for the
poor and unfortunate. He said he
was down in spirits and poor in purse
when he eyed some clothing in Bear
Co.'S store, and knowing that posses
sion of it would let ray of sunshine
into his life, he took it. Queagan's
speech created ripple of laughter in
the court room. Queagan is 30 years
of age. His home is in California.
4 verdict was returned by the jury
this afternoon finding Queagan guilty
as charged in the indictment.
Divorce Granted.
The complications that have
married the tranquility of the marital
life of Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Latin
were terminated in decree of divorce
entered yesterday by Judge Gest. The
suit was brought by Mr.. Latin. He
alleged desertion. Mrs. Latin made
no defense. She was Clella BoPes be-
fore her marriage some thirteen years
ago. The Laflins at one time con-
Quoted the old Gordon hotel on Mar
ket square, and apparently led
blissful life, Mrs. Latin being con-
spicuous on the public thoroughfares
either behind dashing PAIR of ponies
or awheel. Separation followed an I'M
pleasantness in which third party
man-fgured. The couple then
quarreled over who should have the
custody of their little son, and it was
necessary for the court to decide the
contention, ruling that the child
should spend his time equally be-
tween his parents. changing his place
of abode every six months.
Ebenezer Drake pleaded guilty to
sentenced to the penitentiary on the
first charge, on which he was con-
victed by n jury.
The motion for a new trial for w.
A. Dean was overruled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-01
Saloon Changes.

Joseph Deitz from $50 Twelfth street
to Eighteenth street and Fourth ave-
nue., now occupied by Emil Schieberl,
who retires.
John Healey has leased John Roche S
place on Twelfth street.
Heine Holdorf moves from 1905 Sec
ond avenue to $50 Twelfth street.
Louis Fox, a former driver for the
Mendoza Brewing company, will take
possession of the Holdorf stand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-01
Lace Curtains.

1000 pairs of Nottingham Curtains at
per pair, sS.9s, $3.7S, 1925. $2.9S,
S2.S7. $2.75. $500, 81. 25, $1.9S,
$1.57, $1.3S, 1925, Csc, 75c, 44c
and ...... . 25C
Odd Curtains and pairs of Irish
Point, Brussels, Tambour, Marie An
toinette and Duchesse Lace Curtains,
up to $15 pair in value, all marked
their regular price in plain figures.
Your choice of all while they last at
just half value, J the marked price.
All this week, with each purchase
of Lace Curtains of 81 or over, we will
give free best curtain pole and trim p
mings complete.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-01
Dress Goods.

Each morning at 10 o'clock and af-
ternoon at 3 O'Clock we shall place on
sale some very well-known plain and
fancy Dress Goods at prices never be-
fore approached for extreme lowness.
For Tuesday it will be 50-inch all
wool plain color French Serges, low
est value 75c, and all wool German
fancy Suitings, lowest value soc,
one dress to customes, per
yard Observation-Disclosures. CSC
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-01
E. B. McKowN.
Constipation prevents the bod

Constipation prevents the body
from Kidding itself of waste matter.
De Wits Little Early Risers viii
remove the trouble and cure sick
headache, billiousness, inactive liver
and clear the complexion. Small
sugar. coated, don't grippe or cause
nausea L. H. Thomas, A. j. Riess
and NJ. E. Bahnsen, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-01
River RipletR.

The Kit Carson came down with 6
strings of lumber.
The Lumber Boy came down and
the Bart f. Linehan and Georgia S.
went north.
The Winona was in port as usual.
The stage of water at the Rock ISL
and bridge at, a. m. was 2.75, at
noon 2.S0; the temperature at noon
So.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-01
WILL HOLD BASEBALL PARK.
Properly VIM Be Bought In at Private

Property WIN Be Bought In at Private
Sale.
As the mortgage which creditors
hold against the amphitheatre and
fence of the baseball park expires to-
day, arrangements are about COM
pleted for the purchase of the prop
erty at private sale by several gentle
men interested in the continuation of
the national game in Rock Island. and
with view to having a team here next
season and having grounds for foot
ball, shooting tournaments, and the
Ike
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-01
Jackets, Capes and Skirts.

About 10 warm Winter Jackets, Ker-
sew and Boucles, some full silk
lined, some partly lined, have sold
up to $40, none less than SO. so; they
all go this week at sos
Exceptionally handsome full silk
lined Jackets for this week . $40
Very fine Plush Capes, elegantly braid
ed and jetted, thibet trimming. ought
to be so; for this once. -. 80. Is
Fancy satin figured grosgrain Silk
Skirts, always So; 10 of them go
at 22
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-01
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals will be received al
the city clerks office, Rock Island,
H.. until Monday, Nov. z, 1898. at
O'Clock p. M, for the purpose of light
ing the city by electricity.
Specifications on file at the city
clerks office.
A. ID. HUEsING, City Clerk.
Rock Island, Ill, Oct. 30, 1895