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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-22

also reports shat while on the way 10
this port be- met the u. 5. auxiIiafy
cruiser Yankee seventy miles of the Gu
ban coast. This vas the only warship
he sighted during the voyage. The cap
tain further said he had learned ut Glen
fusgos that the Spanish steamer Puris-
sima Conception, which sailed from
Kingston on June IS with food supplies
for the Spanish troops M carrying, it 10
understood 800. 600 in gold. had arrived
at Trinidad. provinces of santa Clara.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-22

NEW London. june 22.-Tas young
oarsmen who were to battle for college
supremacy on the Thames today, the
students and the graduates who came to
cheer them OF In the light, and the hum
dreds of camp followers OF Harvard. Yale
and Cornell could find but little fault
with the weather conditions as they
looked over the river or ous into the
Sound early this morning.
A cool in~vigorating breeze swept down
the Thames from thu northward, with
not too much of q push in 10, and In
the forenoon hours gave every Indication
of subsiding materially before race time.
Every mariner along the water front.
from the oyster and clam man to the
latest recruits Of the naval militia, cast .
critical eye skyward and then seaward,
and then gave an approving nod OF the
head.
"You win sse the wind which blows
now about I'VE knots. peter out by
noon, |" said one old salt, and half . dozen
men who had Just arrived ~ the
VIII arr and heard The remark scurrisd OF
to spread the news Of this world-wise
opinion I'M get the best possible odds on
the varsity Grew.
the weather clerk had. after breaking
Numerous promises al the spring. really
bscome reliable and provided . day with
out . blemish.
The arrivals this morning did not ind
such large all-night crowds In the city as
in former years. The New Londoners,
who had worked so hard for two years
to get the crews ON the Themes were
considerably disappointed al the msagre
influx by yesterdsy's trains, and some of
them were 90 Disguised that they aid
not open their stores last night, 40 the
prospsct for trade was far from inviting.
The two leading hotels werv practically
full last night but there was not that
squeezing as In years gone by, while
flags. pins and all the customary rsgalia
sible for Q college man to sec q raoe, were
almost . drug on the market More men
wore patriotic elnblemslthAn sported col.
lege colors, and not . few Of the gsntltr
sex who came to town yesterday were
moro enthusiastic over the singing BY
the students Of the ''Star Spangled
Banner"
10 De' sure, the late hours, in keeping
with raoe traditions, were o's~arved last
night with customary exaotnesa. and the
usual amount Of cheers and sinainR
fioated about on tho midnight air. But
there were no street parades. no bands
and. what was more Important TO the
maturity OF last nights arrivala but
little betting. There was. however. oon-
siderable Harvard and Yale money about
last night and more this morning. when
the latest gossip from the crews came
down the river.
MT --~- - - /. S~yr--..
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-22
ON
The THAMES.
Cornell, Yale and Harvard to Meas
ure Their Strength in the
intercollegiate Race.

this point for i've minutes and has now
headed down srrenm.
Two Mile Station. 2:33 p. m.-Ths ref
erees' boat has turned and IL going up
river rapidly.
Starting Point, $3.50 D. m.-Cornell
she'll just pulled in to shore at Harvard's
quarters Race Is apparently postponed.
Finish Station, SILT p. m.-Ahout the
finish there are anchored at this time 1T
Cont in uod ON Page 2
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-22
Printers ana Freshmen.

Cleveland. O., June sa.-At yestss-
days session OF the international Print
ing Prsssmeus Union, J. J. MurDh, OF
New York. chairman of the shorter work
day committee Of the International
Typographical Union, and President ".
u. Prescott of the ssms union made "a
dresses TO the con vsntiou, appealing for
cooperation In sstablishtng n shorter
will occur.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-22

Governor Dyer arrived home from
Washington last night. ana was at his
ONCE this morning, looking much i'm
proved after his only too br LEI rest from
the almost continuous work Of the past
" months. The governor speaks In
the highest terms Of the ''boys'' of the
First Rhode Island regiment. and says
that 1t hes received great praise from all
sources. and notably from the depart
ment Of she qusrtermastsr general Of
tue United States army, upon its very
thorough equipment
Col. Abbot is not only one OF the most
popular commanding officers at Camp
Alger. but that his judgment Is greatly
appreciated Is shown by the fact that
his counsels n opinions are In con-
tinusl demand at division headquarters,
and 1t il generally conceded In Washing
ton that bis ser vices Will be lost to
hhods Island In q very short time, as he
Is to be promoted to a brigadier general
ship CT volunteers While the people Of
this state will be sorry to lose the colonel
rs the commander of their regiment
everybody viii be pleased, for his sake.
that his ability as a military man Is to
receive such substantial recognition.
Some Hope for Batterymeu.
There is still some hope for the artillery
recruits now at Camp Dyer. not for the
Immediate present. but. IL IL hoped, In
the noar future. Gov. Dyer was Informed
by the war department ofloials that.
willie at present al volunteer batteries
were being organized OF the four euu oa-
sis, it Was the intention OF the govern
ment, as soon as sufficient gun car
riaReS ceissona etc., could be procured,
TO recruit the batteries up to SIX guns.
and then l75 men for each command will
be needed. For this reason, Gov. Dyer
desires that tho men tho will be sent
hack from camp to private life, shonld
hold themselS o. In readiness for the caIl
whenever IL may come.
Ii has practically bsen decided that the
reGimental coiors, donated BY Gan. Will
liam Ames. will bs presented 90 the Eirst
Rhode Island regiment mt Camp Alger
on Stature ay next by request of Col. Alb
bot. IL Is verv probable thas Gov. Dyer
will not be abs 10 attend the ceremony,
% he has too much to attend TO at home,
but. OF codre. Gen. Ames will 90 on to
make the presentation, and hs will, In all
probability, bs accompanied by Lieut..
Col. w. Howard Walker. assistant quar-
termaster general. representing the gen.
eral stan. Gen. Ames and Col. Walker
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-22

Starting Point, 1:l5 D. m.-rhe clouds
that are gathering overhead arc letting
down little showers. and the wind has
suddenly increased, coming from the
northwest, bot the storm does not appear
to o. connected with any dangerous dis
turbanoe. and the sun IL shining on
some of the bills.
1925 o. m.-The shower hos passed and
the sun Is out but the wind continues
It's strength. IL would not be enough.
however, 30 disturb tina water unless IL
becomes much stronger. n IL will help
the boats along.
again into almost q dead oalm and has
shifted 80 that little brenths are stirring
from the south, coming up she oours,.
Two.Mile station, l:46 p. m.-Ihe
launch has takon Cornell's she'll In tow
and Ia headcd up the river. The breeze
10 fresheninG fast and the water In get
ting disturbed.
siarting point, e:o5 D.. m.-wind 10
f%reshenine sseadily.from the south. All
quiet still at Quarfers. Cornell approach
ing slowly. shadows from the north
ward storm have reached here and the
sun IL under u heavy bank OF clo uds.
Water IL still smooth.
Finish station. $40 p. m.-1hs Obser-
Walton Train, loaded with oneerinQ spec
sators r. now en-rou to for the head Of
tins CO urse.
CORNELL AT STARTING POINT.
Starting Point 2:16.-Cornell has
rvached she startin lire. and was greet
ed with cheers from the crowds on the
shore. The launch with the she'll In
tow continued mp the river on the west
side.
Starting Point 2:25 p. m.-Cornsil
launch still towing shell, it Is approach
log Harvard's quarters apparently for
conference regarding postponement OF
race.
The referees boat has bssn lying to at
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-22
CUBA'S NAVY SAILS.
It Consists Of q Sixsy-Foot sloop and
Eight Men.

New York, June q. -1hs sloop Al
fredo. the first vessel Of the Cuban navy,
sailed this morning. passing put ut Sandy
Hook ut 7:l5 o'clock. The Alfredo IL In
command of Capt. johnny" O'Brien
of flibustering fame. and has a crew OF
seven men. Her destination is said to
be some Part Of the Cuban coast which 10
kept q secret. The Alfredo IL a sixty foot
sloop yacht with an auxiliary screw
operated BY . naphtha engine.
GEN. MERRITT 10 SAIL.
San Francisco, June 23.-It is now
stated on good authority thA Major Gen.
eral Merritt will sail for tho Philippines
next Wednesday on the steamer Newport
following the third feet OF transports
which will probably get away on Mon
day. The seventh California regiment
hopes TO be assigned to 70 on the New
port with Gen. Merritt.
Maj or Gen. Otis has issued orders 70.
lisvipR Brig. Gen. MoArthur from the
command Of the Fourth brigade and
ordering bim TO report for Instructions
next expedition to Manila.
At the Same time an order was issued
sssigaing Col. A. s. Frost, OF the south
Dakota regiment to the command Of the
Fourth brigade.
BRYAN STUDIES TACTICS.
Omaha, June 22.-Col. w. J. Bryan
mas taken mp his headquarters At Old
Fort Omaha and Is now PUTTING In his
time studying army tactics. Lieut.. Col.
Vidquair, q veteran OF the rsbeliion, II
With Col. Bryan. 30 far only one oom-
pany OF tire Third Nebraska regiment
has req orted, but the regiment will be In
camp inside OF ten uaysL
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BRYAN U d TACTICS.
MANUFACTURERS NATIONAL BANK.
~ westminster street.

Capital Stock. ....................t 10000 o.
SURPLUS. 80 $500. s............ over koD,uO w
Interest allowed on daily balances.
The interest Of depositors and customers
carefully protected,
6ILBERT A. PHILLIPS. President.
GEO.. ". LANPHKAR. Cashier,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-22
Planning to Escape
From Santiago.
HOPES TO SAVE SOME OF HIS SHIPS

And to Sink Some of the American Vessels.
The Purissima Reported to Have Reached
Trinidad--Admiral Sampson Satisfied
Aid in the Capture of Santiago--Landing
Several Considered but No Decision Yet.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-22

word had been received over the cable
from Guantanamo.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-22

Asa for IL at your grocsr's-old stone Mn
Nervine cofss-twenty cents = Deon4 VIII
souvenir.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-22
OTHER POINTS
OF DEGRADATION

There Is some objection to this plan BY
the American o%rficsrs, ss 1t would mean
the loss Of two week. tune. q would
subject the American troops to . hard
march Of 30 miles over mountain roads,
during which they would bs exposed con-
stsntly to bushwhscking attacks py the
spaniards before they could get to Santi-
age.
Col. Cebreco urges the selection Of
Acerraderos ~ q better place to land ths
troops than either Of the others. IL 10 .
hard and dangerous march from that
point 20 the plateau Of Santiago. but
the invading army would be In q oom-
mandins position 1t the n Of the
maroh.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-22

Designs Drawn, Cuts Engraved.
Electrotypes made or Printing done; best
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-02-04

The passenger addressed turned
slightly around and took Ions look at
the questioner.
Yes. I'm going to Crewe," hc re-
Piled my business there is to sell
four shares of bank stock, dispose OF
my interest in farm of eighty acres
ten miles from the town, and invest
the proceeds in a clothing establish
meat. am from st. Adams, in Hert-
fordshire. l got into the train there
at 9:35 this morning. 1t was forty
FIVE minutes behind time. My ticket
from Euston cost me 13s. I'd. Had my
breakfast about an hour ago. Paid Is.
sd. for it. This cigar cost me 3D., or
FIVE is. My name is William Page. !
am thirty-nine years old, have a wife
and four children, and am member
of the Congregational Church. was
formerly a chemist. but sold out to a
man named Morris, and am not in any
business now. / am worth, perhaps,
100000. My father was cooper, and
my grandfather was a sea captain. My
wife's name was Nash before l mar.
ried her When 1 reach Crewe | ex-
pect to stop at an hotel"
He stopped. The long-nosed man
regarded him for a moment with inter-
est, and then asked in dissatisfied
way, What did your great-grandfathe
do for livin'?"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-02-04
HE WAS A BRIGHT BOY.
Got the Best of His Father In Matter OF
Pronunciation.

Got the Best of His Father In n Matter of
Pronunciation.
There is a certain man who by the
sweat Of his BROWN summer time
earns his bread as a government Of
fetal with an Office in the big State,
War and Navy building, relates the
Washington Star. He also earns bread
for a wife aud three likely children
and a servant, who manages to carr
a slice of pie along home with her
bread about three evenings in the week.
But that is the cooks privilege always.
This official has son aged thirteen,
who is very nearly as sharp as the
father thinks himself to be, especially
in those things that everybody ought
to know and not one person in dozen
does know. About three times week
the father comes to the Office loaded
with some new information which he
seeks to impart TO his fellow-clerks by
the inductive method. That is, he in
,luces them to show how little they
know, then he springs 1t on them. His
strong point is words and their pro-
HuucldllOu, anu ne tnlnkS De iS an du'
thority.
The other evening while he was en-.
tertaining three or four of his Office
friends at a small supper the eldest boy
spoke up from the far end of the table:
Say, pop" he inquired, "how do you
pronounce N-e-w-o-n-e?" and the
youth spelled it out slowly.
81 presume" replied the father with
the courage of his convictions, that 1t
is an Indian name, and by the rule ]
would pronounce It Ne-wo-ny."
But that isn't the way" dissented
the boy
The father was never more surprised
in his life.
Il don't quite see how it would be
euphonious any other way" he said.
with mild air OF offended intelligence
whats the matter with pronounc
ing it new one?" inquired the boy, with
loud irreverent ha ha, and the blow
almost killed father.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-02-04
Rimnla Subtraction.

An Irishman was hauling water in
barrels from a small river to supply the
inhabitants of the village, which was
not provided with waterworks. AS he
halted at the top of the bank to give a
blow" before proceeding to peddle the
water, a gentleman Of the inquisitive
type rode up, and after passing the
time OF the day, asked:
How long have you been hauling
water for the village, my good
man."
"Tin years or more, sor," was the re-
ply.
"Ah! and how many loads do you
make day."
From tin to fifteen, accordin' to the
weather, sor."
"Yes. Now, have one for you, Pat, "
said the gentleman, laughing How
much water have you hauled altogeth-
err"
The Irishman jerked his thumb in
the direction Of the river, at the same
time giving his team the hint to start,
ard replied:
"All the water that yez don't see
there now, sor."
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-02-04

briskiaysE With tSsmssivet. Wpsn
building In process of erection on a
certain corner way out in the south
western part Of the city.
Everything was working smoothly
and my client seemed practically free
man, when suddenly the Judge aroused
himself from doze and blurted out:
Say, hold on a minute! Where is that
building locatedT
II instantly told him, giving the ex-
act location by streets and the lot num-
Der.
"'well, that's queer the court corr
tinued. I've owned that lot for the
past six years and never knew be-
fore that there was any kind of build
ing on it.
But the jury evidently preferred to
believe my witnesses instead of believ-
ing the Judge, for they acquitted my
man Just the same. don't violate any
confidence now, however" he added,
"in admitting that Judge Blank proba-
bly, will not have to pay taxes on the
building which my witnesses erected on
the lot"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-02-04

A college professor, who prided him.
self on hfs correct English, heard his
wife remark: II intended to tell Jant
to bring fresh bucket of water"
You doubtless mean a bucket OF
fresh water" corrected the professor
II wish you would pay some attention
to your rhetoric. Your mistakes are
curious A few moments later the
professor said:
"My dear, that picture would show tc
better advantage If you were to hang II
over the clock"
"Ah," she replied, quietly, "yor
doubtless mean If were to hang II
above the clock. If were to hang II
over the clock we could not tell the
time. wish you would be more care
full with your rhetoric, my dear, youl
mistakes are curious"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-02-04
vas prAcoa.si SERMON.
70 Was . Strong Appeal Not 20 Initiate
degrees" aud Turn Away "Latherus."

70 was y Strong Appeal Not 20 Initiate
Degrees" aud Turn Away "Latherus."
''Dar wuz rich man, name Degrees,
en- likewise a po'man, name Latherus.
We'll, Latherus come long bout Chris
mus, en- bein' all stove up wild de rheu-
matism, en- threaten wild de smallpox,
he set down fer ter res himself long
side de rich mans gate; en- Latherus,
bein' hungry, holler out: 'Chris'mus
gift!' But de rich man tell him: GO
way FUN heah, man! l amt got ez
much ez crumb fer you'll En- den de
dogs come out en- chase him off. But,
see de prevention er providence! De
rich man overeat himself, en- wake up
stone ded, en- hotter den de sun in Au-
gust! En- he look 'roun en- say: Whar
Is II En- de devil answer: My son,
you's in de fire department. You
fined las night! Den de rich man
say: I wish you please, sub, tell Kun
rel Latherus ter turn on de hose on
me, kase dis heah's hot stuff But de
devil make answer: 'Yo' fr'en' Lather-
us is up yonder, spendin Chris mus wild
Mister Abraham, en- lie done sen word
dat he amt got time ter fool wild you.
You's my meat now, en- l gwine ter
br'ile you till you plumb brown!' En-
all bekase de rich man fail ter come
down wild de money when Latherus
holler: 'Chris'mus gif! How many
sinners heah is gwine ter do like De-
grees done? How many is gwine ter
drive Latherus fun de gate on Chris
mus day? Brer Williams, pass de hat,
en- less see"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-02-04
NOT JOSHUA TAYLOR.
nj NJ. QUAD.


There were 20 passengers In the car
when a man wearing fur cap and
having rather an innocent expression
of countenance boarded the train at a
small station and appeared among us.
There were plenty of empty seats, but
he did not sit down. Instead. he walk
ed down the aisle and took close look
in every mans face. That he was
looking for some one In particular was
evident, but he passed each one to the
very last man. who was asleep with
his chin on his breast.
Here, you-wake up!" said the man
with the fur cap, as he shook the other
by the shoulder.
"W-what you want?" stammered
the man, as he Strengthened up.
. rs your name Joshua Taylor?"
mo, sir! How dare you come along
and put your paws on me, and ask me
If my name is Joshua Taylor?"
"If you amt Joshua Taylor you look
like him. rayther think you are the
mani"
Look here, sir exclaimed the
aroused passenger as he began to get
red in the face-"who are you, and
what do you want with me?"
"My names Benjamin Scott. A fell
Ter named Joshua Taylor cum along
here a few months ago with patent
hay fork and"
Sir! do look like man who
travels around with patent gimcrack
to skin farmers!" interrupted the pas
senger.
"Mebbe you don't, but there's no use
gittin' mad about it. l jest asked IL
you was Joshua Taylor"
"And / said wasn't. Who in Texas
is Joshua Taylor, and how dare you
lay hands on me?"
"He had a patent hay fork and he
pretended to fall in love with my
daughter Sary. He axed her right
plump out to mary him, and then skip
ped off in the night. That poor gal
"You confounded idiot" roared the
passenger, but I've mind to make
your heels break your neck! Do look
like villain? Do look like fakir ?
Do look like Joshua Taylor? Why,
sir, if had you on the ground I'd
knock your head eff your shoulders!"
Then you are not the MANI" calmly
inquired Mr.. Scott
"Of course I'm not!"
wall, don't bust a lung. If your
name amt Joshua Taylor then you
didn't travel with a patent hay fork
and fall in love with my daughter
Sary. If you was him"
"Then what would you do, sir? What
would you do?" yelled the passenger
as he shook his fist under the others
nose.
wall, nobody kin skeer me by hol-
lerin'!" said Mr.. Scott, as he backed
off and turned pale. you kin whoor
and yell and make all the threats you
want to, but if I'd found out that you
was Joshua Taylor, I'll be hanged If
wouldn't-yes, sir, I'll be hanged II
wouldn't hev jest told you right to
your face that you outer be ashamed o
youself, and that I'd rather see Sary
married to barbed wire fence man
even if you had million dollars!"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-02-04
lis Suspicious Action.

Now. Mr.. Beefy," coldly said the
handsome young widow, who was do
ing her own marketing, while / am
to confer upon me, must tell you that
l have no present intention of marry
ing again, and am, therefore, compell-
ed to refuse the hand yoh offer"
"Bub-bub-but Mum-Mrs. Hooks" "
stammered the astonished butcher, 81
have never offered you my hand, and
--ah-"
Then, why are you trying to weigh
it on the scales with the roast, sir?"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-02-04
THE OLD MANS GAME.


Hadn't Seen n Tendcrfoot For n Year, but
He Worked the First Along.
"Hullo, stranger, what's yer gamer"
reined in my horse and looked the
old man over. W.
"Trot her out, shuttle EN- up, bet yer
twenty thet | kin pick out the ace Of
hearts every time!"
do you take me for card sharp?"
I exclaimed.
"Sho, don't git madl Maybe hits
soap with ten-dollar bill wrapped
around hit. I'll bet yer forty thet L
kin pick hit out every time!"
II don't GAMBLE" 5Il.l
"Sho, is thet so? wul, l swan,
took ye fer ono OF them sharp Alecks
with a scheme! Wul, stand aside then,
here comes another gent. maybe he's
got some game thet he wants me ter
run against"
The other gent" proved to be. more
satisfactory, for when he arrived on
the scene he proceeded to unfold a
snail stand, and tLen produced three
walnut shells and a small rubber ball.
"See here'-I began.
But the old man would take no ad-
vice.
Eye shet, stranger, this yere Is biz
ness matter between this yere gent an
mel Now then, shuttle 'em about!
That's the stuff" shouted the old man,
as he slapped his leg, "bet yer twenty
thct kin find the little rubber ball
every time!"
The con man put up his money and
winked at me.
Now move 'em up! Knock 'em
about" shouted the old man, agog
with excitement
The sharper moved the shells deftTy
about and palmed the ball, and then
told the old man to go ahead -.
The old man squinted at the shells
for moment and then placing dirty
paw on one of the shells said:
Hits thar amt hit?" *~a
The sharper gasped and looked into
the long barrel of the A Colt that the
old uiap had suddenly thrust into his
fsce with his other hand, and smiling
SICILY smile admitted that it was.
'"Told ye sol" said the old man, as
he kicked the stand over with his foot,
row ye kin move on, an If ye want
a real soft thing ye kin go over yander
an try ter work old Bill Bungs, who
is half witted and blind in one eye!"i
you saem to have a game yourself u
remarked as the sharper moved off
swearing.
Ter right, stranger, hev, but dog
gorr hit feller has got ter make a
| Twin somehow, an thar amt bin q
| tenderfoot in the1 ne! ghborhood fer a
whole year."-New York World.