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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-27

1t must be disappointing TO Gen. Joe
Wheeler to find no fight on his hands
this fall. All the parties In his district
have united TO nominate him for Con-
gress.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-27

The Massachusetts, Democrats evil
IDENTIFY have no hope or desire of sue
cess in the coming election. They pro-
pose to nominate the Hon. George Fred
Williams for governor yet again.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-27

What the new railroad depot seems
10 need now is an express train service
from the ladies' waiting room to the
main tracks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-27

Gen. Kitchener has planted tho Bri-
tish and Egyptian flags I'm Fashoda.
but Major Marchand refuses TO leave
until he hears from his government. It
looks as though the quicker he hears
the healthier IL will be- for him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-27
Limited.

The summer Boarder-what makes
YOU cali your house The Claremont.
Llmited?"
Farmer Oates B0ardcrs II limited To
one towel a week.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-27

Joe Bailey of Texas is out against
the annexation Of the Philippines. He
probably feels that civilization, like
charity, should begin at home--in Tex
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-27

The Philippine islands were named
after Philip III OF Spain. In view Of re-
cent events what's the matter with
naming them for Dewey?
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-27
DEATH NOTICES.

BRANCH-In this city, 25th inst, Asha
Annie H. Branch, daughter of the late
Samuel Mowry, NJ. ID.
DOOLEN-In this city, on the 26th
inst, John Doolen.
DODGE-In Vallejo, Cal, 10th inst,
Emeline II. Dodge wife of the late t.
Spencer Dodge OF Providence, aged ~
years.
DENTZ-ln this city, 26th inst, Flor
ence DE Lavergne, daughter of Geo.
H. and Marie Dentz, aged IL years, A
months and day.
EDDY-In Chepachet. 25th inst. Miss
Elizabeth Eddy. in the Goth year of
her age
FONES-ln Edgewood Cranston, 25th
inst. Joseph :. Fones, i'm his 18th
year.
HENNESSEY-In this city. on Vthe
26th inst, Ann. wife of the late Jas.
IL. Hennessey, aged 81 years.
MURPHY-In this city, 26th inst, John
f.. son of Mary and the late Patrick
Murphy.
McMILLAN--In this city. 25th inst.
Armina May, eldest daughter of
Murdoch and Elmira Mcmillan, aged
IL years, months and 2S days.
PRATT-In Apponaug. ". l.. 25th inst,
William Healy, son of the late Ches-
ter Pratt Of Providence, in the 6Sth
year OF his age.
RISK-In Arnolds Mills, 25th inst.
Mabel d., wife of James w. Risk, i'm
the 37th year of her age.
SMITH-In this city. 26th inst, So
phenda Mary, wife of William H.
Smith, in her 2Sth year
SWEETLAND--In this city formerly
Johnston), 18th inst, James III. Sweet
land, aged Sc years, months and 13
days.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-27

There ought to be comfort for Secre-
tary Alger as he contemplates what
the French war department has on it's
hands Just now In the matter of -prey-
fms
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-27

AS the shade of the late Ananias
contemplates Major Esterhazy, the old
liar must feel that he was only a kin
dcrgartner at II.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-27
THE INVESTIGATION eortnssruN

1t certainly won't be the fault of the
President " the commission OF nine
men TO review the conduct Of the war
do not reach conclusion In accord
anee with tho facts and 50 Of s,kind to
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-27

They call il an investigation of the
conduct Of the war but ii is really an
investigation of the misconduct of the
war department
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-27

old vcsuvius appears TO be taking
advantHge or The compulsory silence of
Billy Bryan to shoot off it's own mouth.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-27

Folks who try 20 call up the Emperor
of China these days are informed that
the Dowager Empress is using the line.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-27

Paris just now is hardly an appro-
4. pirate place for the sitting of anything
like a peace commission.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-27

Rich visiting toilette by Felix Black
Chantilly lace over mauve taffeta
Flounces of pleated black and mauve
mousseline de sole. Black velvet bows.
collar and belt Gainsborough hat of
black velvet with shaded mauve and
black plumes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-27

Hobson has raised the Maria Teresa
and according to all accounts she is
worth bringing up.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-27
public approval of their

command public approval of their
work.
In his brief address to the commits
sioners the President has given them
carte blanche to inquire. to examine, To
probe, TO push. wherever the govern
prstHy,ds the key. Irpe records Of the
ieiSsftA are opsn.tcSthem. The mill
tary6ndt tnaNNPfficers and men are at
their cornA nAlandhofcall on for testimony.
Nothing that the government can offer
viii be restraiped. SO far as the ad-
ministration is on trial every facility
will be given the commission TO secure
a complete examination of records and
OF officials. IL put upon you no limit
TO the scope of your Investigation"
says the President.
This is well. The commissioners are
men of high character and clear brain.
Apparently they all enter upon their
task without prejudice. And equally
clear it is that If they want anything
contributory to their inquiry all they
need do is To ask for II.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-27
SMILES.

Surgeon | don't know whether he
will be able To stand an operation.
Physician-Is his heart weak?
Surgeon-No; he doesn't seem to have
much money.-Judge.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-27

oyster Bay springs into fame as the
residence OF Col. Roosevelt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-27

and other forms of wasting disease, we
nave found remedy more efficient in
It's action. and from a scientific point of
View one that gives greater hopes OF
Erecting a complete cure than anything
that has ever come TO our notice.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-27

WHITE-ln East Providence. 26th inst
Elizabeth r.. widow of Hiram L.
White in the 61th year of her age.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-27

The Grand Nizier was ambitious. 81
think. said he that my head will be
on medal some day" "Ha." said
the Caliph. Good idea. III have 1t
struck off at once. indianapolis Jour-
nal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-27

Her hat was large--but. glorious truth,
Revenge was perched upon the chair
In front, where sat college youth
With football head Of hair.
-ChicaPo News
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-27


will be able To stand an operation.
Physician-Is his heart weak?
Surgeon-No he doesn't seem to have
much money.-Judge.
The Grand Nizier was ambitious. 81
think" said he, "that-my head will be
on "A medal some day" "Ha." said
the Caliph, Good idea. I'll have 1t
struck off at once. indianapolis Jour-
nal.
Her hat was large--but glorious truth,
Revenge was perched upon the chair
In front, where sat a college youth
With a football head of hair.
Chicago News.
Birds now build nests in cannon's
mouths"
Peace-lauding poets sing;
The guns are still. but. BOBBY bards,
Birds do not nest till spring
Chicago Record.
a Matrimonial Venture-Blinkers-
Hello, Winkers. I hear you married a
woman with an independent fortune.
Winkers (sadly)-N-o; / married a
fortune with an independent woman
New York Weekly.
He won't tell fairy stories to the chill
dren,
Because they give them false ideas
Of life;
But he doesn't fight so shy of them 'tis
certain
When he tells them by the dozen 10
his wife.
Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Harlemite-You know Shake
speare said. ut Is better To bear the
ills we have. than To fly to others that
we know not of.
His wife--t know; but II Shakespeare
had lived i'm Harlem. he'd have moved
just as often as anybody else,-Puck.
THE conductor didn't take my fare
when | rode down town this morning"
"Of course. you'll pay him double.
then, the next time YOU ride with him ."
"Oh, no: I'm going to fix II right by
walking home tonight, you see."-
Philadelphia Bulletin.
did you climb the Alps?" asked the
young woman.
NO" answered Mrs. Cumrox. 1--WE
meant To. But we couldn't get accom-
modations anywhere except on the sec
ond floor OF a hotel that had no eleva-
tor. So we went right away. Wash
ington star.
Gilings-You said that Kerosene was
perfectly safe. and that IL could bc
used without tho least danger. took
your word and what is the result?
rhe stun has exploded and made a ruin
VI our kitchen.
Dealer said the oil was not danger
Gus. I did not say anything at all
about tho servant girl-Boston Tran
script.
You claim that IL isn't the office that
ranks is entitled to just as much credit
and IA much honor as we give TO the |
general with stars on his shoulders.
don't you?'
Yes"
Well why don't YOU practice what
you preach2'
n do"
Then tell me the names or the mon
who helped llobson to sink the Merri-
"PshaW' I can do that easy. enough
There was osmnn Digna. Richard
Pearson and. lets see. lust Vnit "a
minute now--Ill tell YOU the names uf
Inc rest of 'em all right. Osman. Diena !
and and"
But he finally compromised by going
around the corner aud buying some !
cigars.-Clevcland Leader.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-27

BY the way. what has Consul Van
Horne done with that coal?
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-27

Birds now build nests in cannons
mouths"
Peace -lauding poets sing;
The guns are still. but, BOBBY bards,
Birds do not nest till spring"
Chicago Record.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-17
Gnlett nIsarpear. Aealn.

Kansas City, Mo-. Dee. io.--A dis
patch 20 the Journal from chihuahua,
Mex. states that Grant {. Gilleit, the
fugitive Kansas cattleman. has disap-
peared from the vicinity Of chihuahua
and is now believed to be either in the
City Of Mexico or at Mazatlan, on the
Pacific coast, Or en- route for South
America. For len days previous to his
disappearance the dispatch says Gil
lett found reft sc on the ranch Of 3 NJ.
Fisher. go miles south OF Durango.
Fisher is a for ner Kansan, whose ca
reer in Kansas was not unlike hat OF
Glllett. lie failed in the banking bust
ness at Abilene in 1852. and the bank
has since paid o oily five per cent. on de-
posits amounting TO $500. 600.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-17
FARMERS CONGRESS.
The nody Completes Its Lnbors NJ
Fort Worth. Tex.-Wiii Meet
Next IN BOSTON.

Fort Worth. Tex. Dec. 9.-The Farm
erS' National congress wa. slow in get
ting down TO business Thursday on nc
count Of the bad weather. Among the
resolutions adopted was one favoring
aid in constructing the Nicaraguan
canal, government control OF the same,
and another favoring development OF
the beet sugar industry. A commit
tee TO engross the resolutions and pre-
tcnt the same TO congress was appoint
ed. composed Of Messrs. Clayton. Of
Iowa; Candidge. of Massachusetts,; Ey-
ans. Of Colorado. and President Hoard.
Resolutions commencing the passage
Of laws providing that grain be sep
nrated from seeds Of noxious weeds be-
fore being put on the market were or
dered forwarded 10 the proper authori-
ties. The congress also passed reso-
lutions favoring the lease or sale OF
arid lands so as TO make them taxable.
and asks the United States congress
for Increased appropriations for rural
free mail delivery; fayoring national
legislation TO do away with the priv
ileges accorded 10 original packages OF
oleomargarine under the Interstate
commerce law; prohibiting the brand
ing OF dairy products with the name Of
the state or territory in which they are
produced. and urging the necessity for
Instruction In the principles OF agri-
culture In public schools. The resolu-
lions urge harbor improvements in in
terstnte commerce as well as for ma
tional defenses.
After some lively competition Boston
was chosen over Des Moines and Dem
yer rs the place where the next session
will be held. The congress then adj
iourned sine die.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-17
NO SWEAT SHOP UNIFORMS.
ia Washington Asking THAT Army
Clothing lie Union Made.

Kansas City Mo, Dee IA. The
eighteenth annual convention Of the
American Federation OF Labor had
hardly gotten down TO business Tues
day morning when recess till two
o'clock was taken.
One resolution OF particular interest
was that offered by Delegate Samuel
Autlers, II New York. general treasur-
err OF the National Garment Workers'
union. II called upon the United States
government 20 give It's clothing 10
union shops for manufacture instead
of sweat shops. The resolution was
given 10 committee, and IL will with
out doubt be adopted. A telegram
was sent at once to Washington max
ing the demand set forth in the reGold-
ton.
c. j. Kent. OF Lincoln. popuiist
labor commissioner for Nebraska
and personal friend OF William
j. Bryan. introduced an anti-eX
pansion resolution The preamble
embraced all the general argu-
ments made against the extension OF
the power OF the United States beyond
the western hemisphere and denounced
the so-caled policies OF imperialism
\and colonization.
After discussion the report OF the
committee on resolutions in opposition
20 the resolution OF William A. Lossie,
OF Kentucky. memorializing congress
10 pass laws prohibiting the employ
ment OF women by the government in
any capacity, was adopted
John +. O'Sullivan. OF Boston. OF.
fered resolution urging the more gen.
eral formation OF trade unions among
wage-worhing women as means OF
lettering their condition. The resolu-
tion was referred TO the resolutions
committees
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-17
IN THE PHILIPPINES.
Admiral Dewey sends Informntion
OF Existing Conditions I'm
the Islands.

Washington, Dec. l0.-The navy de-
psrtment has received cablegram
from Admiral Dewey summarizing the
existing conditions at Manila and such
points in the Philippines as have been
visited by his officers. Adyices also
have been received from Gen. Otis. the
commandant Of the United States mill
itary forces In the islands, and they
both go 10 show notable Improvement
In conditions and the growth OF 4 better
spirit among those factions Of the ma
tiyes which promised TO give trouble.
This fact is particularly gratifying, as
the United States government is al
ready giving consideration 10 the best
means at hand 10 redeem the pledge IL
will be placed under by the treaty OF
Paris TO secure the release OF the Span
ish prisoners held by the Philippine ma
t.ves. There are about 500 clerical pris-
oners and the government is confident
that their captors will deliver them up
on proper representations from Gen.
Otis and Admiral Dewey. made pos
sibly through Consul Wildman. IT may
be necessary TO call the navy into serv-
ice I'm this matter. for the reason that
come Of the prisoners are held in captiv-
ity on other islands than Luzon which
can be reached hest and most effective
~ b. Admiral Dewey's ships. Besides
these clerical prisoners, the Americans
themselves hold nearly $4,000 Spanish
soldiers as prisoners. men captured at
the fall Of Manila. These are actually
on parole about the city and the ques-
ton is how are they TO be returned 10
Spain. This must be settled by the
peace commissioners in Paris.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-17
REVIEW OF TRADE.
Increased Activity shown I'm business
Circles I'm the Past Week,
Says Dun.

New York. Dec AR. q. Dun e. Co p
weekly review or trade says. THE most
significant thing this week has been the
entire absence OF the customary nervous
fright before or after the meeting of con
gress. the presidents message and the
treasurer's report. No one showed the
least alarm. and nobody could find a rca-
son for any. Money and stock and grain
markets moved on exactly as II the gov
eminent were automatic, certain 10 do or
say no more than the people had already
decided and expected. and so the gradual
bettcrment since October continues. There
Al larger demand for products in nearly
ali the great Industries, larger export de-
mand for foreign necda more healthy do
nestle demand since seasonable weather
arrived and a comforting conviction that
November business. the biggest ever dcne
In this country IN any month, was but
step toward something better.
Exports last year In December were
marvellous. but this year are starting fsr
ahead. The Atlantic wheat exports. flour
Included have been for the week 5.G36Ea
bushels. against f,Sl2.1S7 last year, and Pa
cinc exports 55G,H23 bushels, against $1,000
last year, and prices have declined IA
cents Tor cash. but western receipts Of IA
l35, 100 bushels, against G,2l3.f1 from last
years great crop stops argument Tho
wheat does not come out at low prices IL
the people have less to sell than last year
at 20 cents more per busheL So the cora
exports were 4,isl.9Si. against 3,3l3,OS6 last
year. and such a foreign demand at prices
much higher than last year and with wheat
cheaper. IL proof OF state Of things abroad
which Americans hardly appreciate. The
price declined only orle-fourth cent with
enormous receipts.
This weeks failures have beer 24S in the
United States. against 3i2 last year. and -
ia Canada, against ~ Last year"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-17
Labor Lenders Meet.

Kansas City. Mo-, Dec. -. = The
eighteenth annual convention CT the
American Federation Of Labor was
called 10 order In Strope's ball at ten
o'clock Monday morning. About 100
delegates from all parts of this country
and two from across the water, namely,
William Thorne and William Ynskip OF
London, representing the British
Trades Union congress, were present.
Delegate Inskip's mission was % plead
for closer alliance between the United
States and the mother country along
industrial as we'll as political lines.
The work mapped out for the opening
day included the committee reports
the seating aud rejection OF contested
delegates, OF whom there are several,
and the annual address Of President
Samuel Gompers.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-17
TROOPS ENTER HAVANA.
Intense Feeling of JOY Displayed by
Cubnns Upon Entrance OF
North Carolina Regiment.

HAVANA, Dee 10. The First North
Carolina regiment, which arrived here
Sunday morning on the United States
transport Roumanian, disc mbarkcd
Monday morning and marched through
the city with band and colors to camp
at Marianao. By the time the regi-
ment had reached the suburbs OF Cerro
many hundreds of men. women and
children were following all showing
deep emotion, the men embracing one
another, the women weeping from eX-
eesEive pleasure, and thechildren shout
ing endearing names as the North Car.
olinans marched along The troops
were amazed the intensity OF feeling
displayed Several hundred Cpbans
followed the regiment all the way ia
Marianao, distance or seven miles.
Tie troops. in heavy marching order.
made fine appearance
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-17
wARsHIps FOR CUBA.
-Four Vessels Ordered 20 Havana TO
Protect Amerisnns-Another VI
client Outbreak.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE Brooklyn,
Texas, castine and Resolute have been
ordered TO Havana. While there is not
the faintest desire 10 convey a threat
In the dispatch Of these warships 10
Havana, II may be noted that when they
lie within the harbor they will hold the
town in perfect subsection. II is sur
missed that the suggestion came from
Admiral Sampson, who is now In one OF
the suburbs Of Havana. as a result OF
the unfortunate eruption Sunday night
at the Hotel Inglaterra. At any rate.
the event brought the authorities 20
sudden realization OF the exact state OF
affairs In Havana, and the imminent
danger OF another such outbreak,
which perhaps might run into the pro-
portions of riot and cost many limo
cent lives. With only small force OF
American soldiers I'm Havana provinces
and those removed al such a distance
from the city rs TO make IL difficult o.
access in time 10 be OF service 10 the
American element in the city. now
swollen TO large proportions by the adj
vent Of many hundred commercial men
and others seeking opportunities for
employment. the necessity for some
protection was apparent. To increase
the number OF soldiers materially Is not
easy In view OF the difficulty OF trans
porting them MS well as providing for
them when they reach Cuba. but the
navy's motto now is always ready, and
IL was decided TO hasten the ships
n ~ n 40 ffvsf To-. 4 III
bulwark against any anarchic out.
breaks that might occur before the
completion Of the American occupa-
tion OF the city.
Havana. Dec. 14.-About nine o'clock
Tuesday morning, when funeral pro-
cession, which was escorting the hearse
containing the remains Of Jesus Soto
longo. who was killed Sunday night.
reached the corner OF Infanta and San
Jose streets, violent ARRAY took place
between members OF the funeral party
and some employees Of the military hos
pital. The following were wounded:
Dr. Retancourt Cuban deputy for san
tiago de Cuba Rafael Portuondo. Cuban
deputy; the Cuban general. Vidal: the
Cuban colonel. Armando Rivas. Francisco
Lucas Rlanco. n spanlard: Ramon Garcia
a Spaniard, three women and two children.
Garcia. who WAS stabbed. may die and
Portuondo was badly hurt.
One version Of the ARRAY Is that tne
military hospital employees and a NUM-
Der Of Spanish priyates, who were
standing in the hospital portico. re.
fused 20 remove their hats when re-
quested to do SO by persons in the pro-
cession. Thereupon the Cubans, it il
alleged, tried TO knock off the hats and
a fight eusued. The privates fired upon
the procession. the windows OF the
hearse being broken and bullets strif-
Ing the coffin. Knives and pistols were
freely used The procession, which
consisted OF $50 carriages. continued
20 the Cuban camp near Marianne.
where military honors were rendered
There were more than 30 wreaths OF
flowers from the friends OF Capt. Soto
longo and the procession and cere-
monials were virtually demonstration
against the Hotel Inglaterra outrage,