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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-16

Here the school children were annually
entertained with various games and
dances.
Transcendentalist, seer OF Concord,
we bow reverently before thy many
sided genius! Highly imaginative, yet
worldly wise, equally at home in the
realms Of the ideal and the domain OF
the real. thou hast left imprints on the
town of thy ancestors that will but be-
come palmer, more ineffaceable, with
the march OF the centuries!
In 1862 Nathaniel Hawthorne return
ed TO Concord from Lenox and bought
Mr.. Alcott's place, The Hillside, situated
on the Lexington road about a mile out
OF town 1t consisted of 20 acres OF
farm and wood land and a small wood
en- house whose low ceiling and heavy
beams attested its antiquity. To the
house Hawthorne made several addi-
tions and then gave the place a name
of his own, The Wayside.
Although the place was by the way
side, Mr.. Bartlett says Hawthorne must
have intended n symbolism In giving
1t it's name. as i'm letter to friend
he writes:
"was there ever such a weary delay
| I'LL tic biknttct tttVShitfOh
from the public az i'm my case? 1 sat
down by the wayside OF life. like man
under enchantment. and a shrubbery
sprang up around me, and the bushes
grew TO be saplings. and the saplings
became trees, until no exit appeared
possible through the entangling depths
Of my obscurity."
II has been aptIy said that the place
| IL like Hawthorne, as IL is unobtrusive.
| retiring "and provided with mysteri-
Gus, sheltered retreats" further. that
though the rambling house has a plain.
domestic air, with its climbing wood
bine and roses. still the dark pines on
| the lawn and the evergreen trees on the
hill introduce "a shadowy presence like
that OF serious thoughts or a musing
mind"
Hawthorne looked out from his win
dows upon fertile meadows and low.
wooded hills. The crest Of the ridge at
the back OF the house was called by
Mrs. Hawthorne his Mount Of Vision.
Here he used to pace among the tan
gled growth dreaming written and un-
written books, and here the Irregular
] path worn by his constant pacing still
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-16

troops" so unexpectedly and speedily
lost it's bloom.
Concord has commemorated its VIC
tory by two monuments. One. of plain
granite, stands on the spot where the
British fought and gives brief az
count OF the engagement thus:
On the 18th of April. ITO.
Was made the first forcible resistance to
On the opposite bank stood the American
militia.
Here stood the invading army,
And on this spot the first OF the enemy fell
in the War OF the Revolution.
Which gave Independence to these United
In gratitude to God, and in the love Of
Freedom,
This Monument was erected
A. ID. 1886.
The other monument stands on the
side where the Americans fought. 1t is
a bronze statue OF the minuteman.
The figure is that of handsome young
man OF heroic size. He wears a three
cornered hat. his shirt sleeves are roll
ed up, a powderhorn Is slung over his
left shoulder. his right hand grasps an
old fiintlock musket. while the left still
holds the handle of the old fashioned
plow, over which hangs his coat. Here
is the young farmer peacefully plow-
ing, yet In readiness for the first alarm.
Mr.. d. G. French, a sculptor of Con-
cord. designed this statue. On its gran
ite base are inscribed these lines of
Emerson:
BY the rude bridge that arched the food
Their flag TO Aprils breeze unfurled.
Here once the embattled farmers stood
And fired the shot heard round the world.
-
Concord. Mr.. w. b. Bartlett, ut is not
every town that can furnish the oc.
casion, the sculptor and the poet"
Near by Is the grave of the unknown
British soldiers. 1t is marked by two
stones and inclosed with posts and
chains, while over the narrow area tow
er two pines. AS James Russell Lowell
expressed 1t:
These men were brave enough and true
TO the hired soldiers bulldog creed
What brought them here they never knew.
They fought as suits the English breed
They came three thousand miles and died
To keep the past upon its throne.
Cnheard, beyond the ocean tide,
Their English mother made her moan.
Some of the old houses OF Concord
look almost as they did when "the flow-
er OF the British troops" came down the
road. That. historically, is the most
interesting in the United States. For
one. the Wright tavern still dispenses
hospitality. Near by are the old yell
low block, dating back to 1850; the row
of buildings that served as storehouses
for the provineials; the house of Mr..
Barrett. part OF which was a block
house in King Philips war; the old Jail
in which the British prisoners were
confined; the Alcott house. dating back
to 174O. and the Wheeler house. built
in 100 and still in possession Of the
same family.
A few rods above the south bridge is
the house that was the abode OF Cap
tain Joseph Hosmer. 1t was Mrs. Hos
mer who concealed those military stores
so effectually that a detachment OF
British soldiers could not find them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-16
A Story Of General Lee.

Here is a story at his own expense
that Consul General Lee is fond of tell
ing: I'VE had surrendered at Apo
mattox and was riding slowly across
the desolate country toward my home.
My heart was heavy; my thoughts were
sad. Rounding a curve In the road,
saw an old man plowing close to the
fence. AS approached him he eagerly
inquired of the news at the front. III 10
bad. very bad replied. General Lee
has surrendered What Is that you're
ssyin? almost screamed the old Fellow.
General Lee has surrendered. and all is
over. For fully n minute he regarded
me and then said. with great con-
tempt: That's all you know about H.
That little upstart OF no count Fits
Lee mout have surrendered. but Uncle
Robertg No. Stree. neveri Gse up
Bcss.'" A.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-16

Cannon balls were heaped up In one of
the rooms and kegs OF powder hidden
behind some feathers under the caves.
yet the shrewd lady contrived to send
the troops away empty handed. though
they had been so persistent as to de-
stroy several beds I'm the search. This
house was erected I'm 1761 and is still
In possession of the family.
The house first in Importance and
classic interest is the Old Manse. This
was built by Rev. William Emerson.
minister OF the Unitarian church. in
1866, and here he brought his bride.
the daughter of Rev. Daniel Bliss.
Doubtless the lady took no little pride
i'm the knowledge that hers was the
first two storied residence ever built in
the town, the others never having aim
ed higher than the lean to-" And to
think only a field divided this house
from the battle-ground and that the or
chard at the back extends to the bless
ed riverl
Apropos OF the Rev. Daniel Bliss, he
is said to be the author of an epitaph
in the Old Hill buying ground of Con-
cord that is considered a curious speci-
men OF antithesis and Is the most
unique of them all. 1t runs thus:
Here lies the body Of
John Jack.
A native OF Africa, who died
March. I773 aged about sixty years
Though born In a land OF slavery,
He was born free.
Though he lived in a land of liberty.
He livcd slave
Till by his honest though stolen labor
He acquired the source of slavery.
Which gave him his freedom,
Though not long before
Death, the grand tyrant,
Gave him his final emancipation
And put him on a footing with kings.
Though slave TO vice,
He practiced those virtues
Without which kings are but slaves.
For generations this Old Manse was
the home of minlstersor the descend
ants OF ministers, all belonging to the
Emerson family. Then Nathaniel Haw-
thorne occupied il after his marriage
to Sophia Peabody i'm 1S43. Here he
lived his reserved life. at home only in
the woods and on the Assabet. OF which
he writes, "A more lovely stream than
this for mile above its junction with
the Concord has never flowed on EARTH"
He also writes of his wild, free life on
the Assabet indulging fantastic specu-
lations beside our fire of fallen boughs
with ElIery Charming or talking with
Thoreau about pine trees and Indian
relics in his hermitage at Walden
No need is there to inquire where
were written those "Mosses From an
Old Manse." But j will say they had
their origin in the. same room in which
Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote Nature"
and many of his best poems. From the
north window Of this room the wife OF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-16

in most OF New Englapd. His familiar
haunts were the woods and lakes Of
Maine. its Mount Katahdin and other
mountains. Often his guides on the
rivers. the foaming rapids and the dan
gerous precipices were the Indians. who
welcomed him as lover OF nature and
gladly taught him their simple wood
craft.
scant was the baggage he Travelled
with. long intervals could he do with
out food or water. thoroughly Injured
was he to heat and cold, and the story
Is told OF him that his curiosity even
led him TO sleep in a barrel IN n snow
drift in order ito ascertain the warmth
OF that kind OF comforter"
lie published interesting accounts OF
his walks about Cape Cod and his voy-
ages on the Concord and Merrmac riv-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-16

Rev. William Emerson watched the
fight of April 10, and on it's one hum
dredth anniversary her granddaughter
stood at the same place and pointed out
to the guests the men. 10000 strong,
marching in procession to commemorate
the Concord fight.
DIR. Ezra Ripley succeeded DR.. Emer-
son in the pastorate and married his
widow. The chronicler states that he
was scholarly. courtly. hospitable.
manly and public spirited. as well as a
delightful conversationalist, keen
reader of human nature. a tender fa-
ther and a wise shepherd TO his peo-
pie. None better appreciated his many
noble qualities than the grandson OF
his wife, Ralph Waldo Emerson, who
has written fine things of him.
The study OF the Old Manse was q
small, square room. with high wainscot
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-16

Not one Of US Americans ought to think
without a thrill OF the modest contests
that there ushered in the Revolution.
And so revert with satisfaction to q
few historic events.
concord's Indian name was "Muske-
taquid." One authority says this means
'grass ground;" another. grass grown
river" And here to Musketaquid came
the first inland settlement of the Mas
sachusetts colony in 1886 after having
kaken the precaution to purchase the
land from the Indians. Land could be
had cheap in those days! Then the
place was called Concord because all
was harmony.
Here wandered the gentle apostle. Ell
|ot. to labor with the Indians until
they could till the soil like the white
man and had made quite good code
bf laws. Here. on Lake Walden, came
such personages as Hon. Peter Bulke-
ley and Simon willard 10 assist these
i'praying Indians" in making a sort OF
Bible. one OF whose ordinances was
that no Indian shall take an English
mans canoe"
Pity IL is that all this amity could not
have continued. But history remorse-
1essly states that there came a time.
not 20 years afterward. when Concord
became a military post. her aim being
the pursuit and punishment of these
kclfsame Indians. that their depreda-
tions upon the, neighboring villages
might be avenged.
As the years went on Concord made
history for herself She figured proml-
nently in the Indian wars. notably
pSing Philips; sent a company of men
ITO Boston 10 help overthrow Andres
and contributed many men to the
French and Indian war.
Moreover. as early as 1867 she was
'evincing hostility 60 the British gov
frnment. and in l774 she held that con-
|vention in which IL was resolved TO
Feparate from England and assemble a
provincial congress. Almost lmmedi-
lately military companies were being
formed In the towns and arms and am
nunition purchased.
The FIRST provincial congress conven-
pa In Concord in October, 1774; the Sec
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-16

and oaken beams and huge fireplace
where four foot sticks were won't TO
burn. In this room thousands OF SER
mons have been written. and here. ac-
cording to Hawthorne. did the ghost
appear OF winter nights. always lift
ing the latch and entering In the form
of gust OF cold wind. The scope these
manifestations afforded to vivid i'm
agination could but be Of the widest.
Ralph Waldo Emerson's home was on
the historical country road up which
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-16

remains in spite of the.encroachmen
OF nature.
All. this Mount OF Vision! What
tales II could tell. IL it would not only
OF this finest romancer OF America, but
also OF those tots, the Alcott children.
In babyhood IL was their playground.
Yes. its were the steep steps they
climbed, personating little pilgrims
laden with heavy packs that were cast
off only when they had reached the
celestial city, located on the border of a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-16
A LESSON IN PATRIOTISM,
The Celebration Of Patriots Day N Massachusetts
Historic Concord and Lexington,

Paul Revere and his versatile attain
ments. he whose highest attainment
was that of American patriot" More
should be sung in his honor.
Well. we all know how the British
triumphed over the 130 minutemen OF
Lexington that so hastily assembled
on the Common. We all know how the
victors advanced on Concord, which had
hurriedly made ready. We all know
OF that glorious battle on the bridge
In which "the flower of the British
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-16

order and then so anticipated General
Gage that 'the flower of the British
troops" quickly lost its bloom in the
biting climate of classic Concord.
At 10 o'clock that night General Gage
issued the order that all Americans
should be prevented from leaving Bos-
ton after that time. But he was just a
little bit too late. Only five minutes be-
fore had Warren dispatched Paul Re-
we're and William Dawes to Lexington
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-16

ond early In 1775. over this second con-
gress General Gage was keeping watch.
1t adjourned April Is. and then he is
sued the order for 500 men. "the flower
OF the British troops" stationed In Bos-
ton. TO march on Concord and seize its
provincial stores during the night Of
April Is. 1775.
Joseph Warren. president OF the Sec
ond provincial congress. was then chair
man OF the committee on public safety.
In some way he was apprised of this
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-05
OLD GLORY HAULED
 DOWN FROM THE WRECK.
Now That the Destroyed Battleship Maine is Deserted the Exodus
 From Havana Begins.

HAVANA April 4.-Soon after sun down tonight the tattered United States flag was taken from the gaff of the wrecked Maine, where it has fioated since February IT, two days after the explosion. It was taken down by an officer and a boats crew from the Fern.
 The wrecking tugs Underwater and Merritt and the barges Chief and Sharp left for American waters to-day.
 Now that the exodus to the United States is in full force there are inter- esting scenes at the office of Dr. Brun- ner. Hundreds stand around waiting their turn to be vaccinated-oables in arms, scarecrow negroes, well-dressed women, rich merchants and poor Amer icans-in short, all kinds of people. Rigid rules are observed and the first come is first served. The stringency of the quarantine against yellow fever is somewhat relaxed in view of the spe- cial circumstances. and also of the fact that there is l'tle or no fever In the island, but the smallpox prohibition is still in force though it is believed that the regulation is not too stringently ap- piled, in view of the expected leaving of the Mangrove, Bache, Olivette and MaScotte.
 American citizens only will be given passage on the Mangrove and Bache. Others, if their passports and vaccina- tion certificates are all right, can leave on the Mascotte or the Olivette.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-05
MAY ASSEMBLE
 AT CHICKAMAUGA.
General Miles Believes the Famous Battle Field Good Place for
 Concentration of Troops.

WASHINGTON, April At has been decided to detain for a time at the Chickamauga battlefield the TWenty-fifth Regiment of Infantry which is about to leave the various forts in Montana for service at Key West and Dry Tortugas. The reason for this action is said to be the fact that the water supply at either of the above named places is not satisfac- tory at present
 Chickamauga, General Miles says, Is an excellent place for the concertra tfon of large body of troops, and it is believed the location has beeen seri ously considered by Secretary Alger as point for the preliminary gathering of troops in case of war.
 Ine Navy Department was informed late this afternoon of the arrival of the dynamite cruiser Vesuvius at Nor folk to-day from Washington.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-05
STABS A SCHOOLMATE
 FOR COMMENTING HIM.
Lad Objects to Demonstration Gre ated by the Wearing of New
 Trousers

FRESNO, April 4.-Bruce Maiden, a boy attending the Central school, in this city, created consternation in the school yard this morning by stabping schoolmate named Ralph Harbison. The youths are both about the same age. The trouble arose over Harbison teasing Maiden be- cause of pair of new trousers which the latter wore to school. All the boys joined in the piaguing, pinching Maiden, and in boyish fashion asking him if it hurt.
 Maiden put up with the tormenting for some time. Finally his temper got the better of him. and he rushed at his schoolmate, and. after chasing him some distance, overlook him. The result of the scuff1ing was that Harbison was cut in the back, the blade of Maiden's pocket knife entering into the. flesh until 1t struck rib. Blood flowed freely from the wound. The lad was taken home and a physician summoned to attend him.
 The youthful knife wielder was not ar rested, chiefly on account of his tender age and the fact that he had heretofore borne good reputation among his school mates. It Is claimed that he did not stab his companion intentionally, but had an opened knife in his hand and in the scuffie his companion was accidentally wounded.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-05
WASHINGTON STATE
 HAS BRAVE MEN.
Naval Reserve Association to Fill Up Four Divisions and Tender Services to Secretary
 Long.

SEATTLE, April 4.-The military re- sources of Seattle available in case of actual hostilities with Spain will soon be largely increased In 1891 the Naval Reserve Association was organized, but it has existed without any great strength. At present there is active work evidenced in filling up four divi- sions of sixty men each, the whole to constitute a battalion. This organiza- tion will be known as a volunteer naval reserve. Commodore w. H. Gorham will appear before Governor Rogers on Wednesday and ask that the associa- tion be clothed with a semi official character. The Governor will also be requested to offer the services of the battalion at the proper time for active service to the Navy Department.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-05
HAITI AND SAN DOMINGO
 WILL REMAIN NEUTRAL.
Attitude of These Governments Is of Importance Because of Their
 Geographical Situation.

Copyrighted, 1898. by James Gordon Bennett.
 PORT AU PRINCE, Hayti, April A. Indications are that in case war is declared between the United States and Spain, Hayti and San Domingo will re- main neutral The attitude of these two Governments is of great import ance because of their geographical sit uation, lying between Cuba and Porto Rico and close to each.
 There Is no truth in the alleged news sent out from Jamaica that there has been a breach in the friendly relations between Hayti and San Domingo The best of feeling prevails between the Governments The President of Hayti will return to Port au Prince to-mor-
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-05
MISSION OF THE
 BATTLESHIP TEXAS.
May Soon Proceed to Sea to Meet the New Orleans and San
 Francisco.

NEW YORK, April At was stated at the navy-yard to-day that orders had been received from Washington for the sailing of the big battle-ship Texas. and that she would leave tbis port not later than Wednesday
 Rumor at the navy-yard was to the effect that the Texas Is to proceed to sea to meet the San Francisco and New Orleans, now en route from Eng land, so that there may be no danger of the two latter ships being inter cepted by Spanish cruisers in the case of war.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-05
schafer Wins From Ives.

CHICAGO, April 4.-In a match at three-cushion carom billiards to-day Jacob Schaefer defeated Frank Ives by score of 125 to 103. The match was for $100 a side Sixty points were played in the afternoon and Schaefer reached that point in his ninety-fourth inning, leav- ing Ives at 46. At the evening session Schaefer ended the game In the 164th in- ming with a jump shot that sent his cue ball up to the chandelier, yet it came back to the table and made the count.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-05
Stockton's Military Spirit.

STOCKTON, April 1.-The following advertisement has been inserted in Stockton papers:
 With a view of being prepared in the event of war. a special invitation is hereby rendered to patriotic young men between the ages of IS and 45 to enlist in Com pany A. Sixth Infantry Regiment. N c. C.. thereby gaining military education which may prove of great benefit. Enlist ments may be made at the armory of Company A between and 10 D. m every evening. CHARLES H. DASHER, Captain Company A, Sixth Infantry
 Regiment.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-05
Corner on Dried Apricots.

STOCKTON, April 1.-The Mail states tonight that certain Stockton merchants have cornered the dried apricot market, and have, within the past week, procured five carloads. There cannot now be pur- load of dried apricots, and Porter Bro thers, leading San Francisco dried fruit men. have none left. Three weeks ago dried apricots were selling at retail in are from s to 8la cents a pound. These five carloads were purchased at an aver age cost of little over cents 8 pound.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-05
SPAIN'S REPRESENTATIVE
 GETTING READY LEAVE.
But So Far Minister Bernabe Has Not Made Arrangements With
 the French Embassy.

WASHINGTON, April 4.-The French Ambassador at Washington. M. Cam bon, has received no instructions to act for Spain in the event of the with drawal of the Spanish Minister, Senor Polo v Bernabe. The statement is authoritative, after inquiry at the French embassy and the Spanish Iega- tion. The story originated in London. The Spanish Minister it is learned, is making all arrangements to leave the United States should his position be- come untenable, and has notified To- cal music house to call for his piano and organ.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-05
SANTA BARBARA'S ELECTION. Exciting Contest Results in tho
 Choice of Burke for Mayor.

SANTA BARBARA, April 4-In many ways to-day's election has been the most remarkable ever contested in this city. although the number of candidates has been unusually small, save in the Fifth Ward, where there were four candidates for Councilman. The election has proved almost Waterloo for the present city regime, only two of it's candidates for Clty Councilmen being elected. The count in the Third Ward IS progressing very slowly, so that it will not be known be- fore tomorrow who is elected Council man. Indications point to the defeat of Caesar Lataillade, who has been known as the boss of the ward for years.
 The following are elected: F. M. Burke, Mayor; D. w. Martin, Marshal; c. w. Burgin, City Assessor; W. R. Kearney, City Tax Collector; s. s. Price, Police Juage; J. B. Venting, N. n. Smith. George Culbertson, D. F. Hunt and Charles Weile, Councilman. Burke'S ma iQritV is ahnut 260
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-05
Major sherman's Fiery Message.

Major Sherman sent the following dispatch to Senator Perkins last night: Avenge nations dead. Save national honor. Immediately declare war. Peo- ple's patience exhausted Presidents proclamation criminal. Delay means loss of thousands of more lives in the future
 E. A. SHERMAN
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-05
Odd Fellows Avenge a Crime.

YERINGTON, Nev., April 4.-James Walters, School Trustee, assaulted Mrs. Charles Howard, wife of an Odd Fellow. few days ago. The local lodge prose cuted and convicted him, and he was fined S100 and costs.