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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-13

We're wise, he would have promptly declared
tnat he would not pay any attention what
ever to the purloined private letter. how
ever genuine. President Mckinley should
have publicly called on De Lone and In
formed him that he does not need his as
surance that the letter was a forgery. the
bad taste and vulgarity of the language be-
ing ample proof of the fact If he had had
the nerve or wisdom to do that he would
have immensely raised his prestige both
abroad and in his own country. At the
same time one cannot be surprised that the
United States failed to treat the letter with
the contempt ii merited. We do not for n
moment suggest that the executive failed
to ignore ii because it was ignorant of dip
lematfc usage, or because Ii was not suffi-
GENTLY good hammered to be self-restrained
under provocation. The Americans are as
good hammered as other people, and their
politicians and officials are perfectly aware
of how Lord Salisbury or NJ. .Hanotaux
would have disposed of a similar letter,
and can guess accurately how President
Lincoln would have treated 1t. 1t Is not
lack of manners or traditions which made
the United States government take the in
cident too seriously, but rather the want Of
frmnesSs and savoir faire, which has been
shown by the present administration
throughout its term of office"
The Spectator is not sorry the moment
may be approaching when the United States
will Intervene to stop the agonies of Cuba,
adding: Their only hope is in the United
States sternly declaring that the Spanish
troops must leave, and that the Cubans be
allowed to settle their own fate. That the
United States will be morally justified in
given peace, there is no doubt for a mo-
ment.'
Madrid advices show that the De LONE
affair created much suppressed excitement
there. The public comments of the diplo-
mats and the correct press were generally
unobjectionable, but there was an under
current of bitterness on all sides. Even
some days before the incident became
known there had been particularly nerv-
Gus feeling in regard to the relations with
the United States as evidenced by the unu-
sual precautions taken to guard the resi-
dence of the United States minister. Gen.
Stewart L. Woodford. Any rumor, how
ever absurd, was taken as gospel in the
alarmist circles even though a repetition
of news which was stale weeks ago. For
instance, quite a ferment was caused by a
reference to the fact that sixteen United
States war ships were off the Dry Tortugas,
and it was taken as evidence that the block
ade of Cuba had already begun. The adj
vent of the French cruiser Dubourdie at
Havana was hailed with delight by the
Madrid press. and much was made of the
polite remarks addressed by the French adj
miral to the government officials upon the
occasion of his complimentary visit These
remarks are said to have been most fiatter-
ing in regard to the establishment of a new
regime, and were, it is said. accompanied
by hearty wishes that peace would soon
result from the establishment of autonomy.
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BARON HICKEY'S DEATH.
Mr.. FlagIer Does Not Think His Som
in-LaH Committed suicide.

S,r. LOUIS, Feb III. B. P'lagler. Stand
ard OH magnate and faener-in-law of
Baron Harden Hickey. who died at FL Paso
Francisco to join his daughter, widow of
the baron Discussing the death of his SON
in-law he said "A gentleman well known
here whose name I cannot diyulge, has just
returned from FL Paso. He assures me that
the general impression there is that Baron
Hickey did not commit suicide Personally
l do not believe he meant to take his life.
He was a man of highly wrought nervous
organization. and for years had sought re-
lief from insomnia in the use OF sedatives
ana narcotics He was hahitual user of
choral in various forms. / believe lie took
am overdose. 1t appears from statements
made TO me that he took some of the drug
without effect. and later took another dose.
Neither dose would have killed him, but the
combination was fatal. He httd been
troubled with q heart affection for years,
and could not live n high attitudes his
heart weakness may have aided the drug IN
causing mis- death. Hickey was a man OF
cheerful nature and had all any man could
desire: plenty Of money and haqpy nome.
never heard OF any nnauE . feNerses
which might have caused disponee''fcy
After the barons death fhere fapnu
among his effects Il letter address, = us
wife ia which 1t has been alleged this
expression. Il prefer 10 be IDEAS ,,ssss-
nan than ,d liy bDe olas hs gu repo O
Mr.. Flagler about this let * - nO
personal knowledge that sf.e balSn eft sl,li
such communication, he said. ysitS diEptty<;
was ready to 90 10 his assistE1>ce Al ne
left 4 LETTER tending 10 show tfiat ~ was
depressed that in isself world AsE sign
that he took his life. Ano1s - e''csa'-
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wAsHED ovERBoARD.
Ensign Breckinridge, of the Torpedo
Boat Cushing, Drowned.

Boat Cushing, Drowned.
HAVANA, Feb. 12-Ensign Joseph c.
Rreckinridge, executive officer of the tor
pedo boat Cushing, was washed overheard
and drowned during the stormy passage
from Key West to Havana. The Gushing
arrived last evening with the body, and
s,gnaled the Maine for medical assistance.
The body was sent by the Gushing to Key
West to-day.
The Cushing left Key West yesterday
morning with stores for the Maine. The
boat pitched heavily in the fearful sea. At
o'clock when in sight Of the coast of
Cuba, Breckenridge, who wes stationed for
ward was carried off his feet by heavy
sea He elutched a life line as he swept
aft. but the line parted and Breckenridge
was swept overheard. Seamen Everett and
Coppage went to the rescue in a lifeboat,
which was swamped in lowering, throwing
the men in the water. Breckenridge was in
and had little chance for his life. The
cushing behaved badly, and assistance
could not be promptly rendered
Just as Breckenridge was going under
Cook Daniel Atkins leaped overheard TO his
rescue The Gushing finally obeyed the
helm and swung around and unanswered
near Atkins, COppage and Everett. The two
latter were rescued by lines Breckenridge
was taken on beard in the same manner.
Atkins fastening a line TO the body. The
cook was then drawn ABOARD IN an eX-
haEsted condition.
Quick medical aid was necessary to save
the ensign's life. and the Gushing headed
for Havana with her throttle opened. She
tore through the heavy seas on d race with
death. The crew meanwhile adopted the
usual means of resuscitation. On the ar
rival in Havana the Names surgeon was
ashore 4 message was sent to Consul Gen.
eral Lee who sent DIR. Burgess Burgess
said IT was doubtful II medical aid. II avail-
he
tenant Cleaver. commander OF the CuSh-
ing Is heartbroken. The crew IS deeply
affected as the officer was we'll loved.
lieutenant Gleaver showed much emotion
IN speaking Of the valiant efforts Of the men
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MADRID, Feb. 12.-The Associated Press
correspondent to-day obtained interviews
with Senior Gullon. the foreign minister, and
Senior Moret,, minister for the colonies. Sc
nor Gullon said the De Lone letter incident
was regarded both at Madrid and at Wash
ington as absolutely ended from the moment
when Assistant Secretary of State Day con-
ferred with Senior DubOSc. Senior Moret said !:
although there exists in the United States
a party eager for war and which strives to
provoke a conflict President Mckinley will
try to avoid one and the Spanish govern
ment also will do its utmost to avoid any
fresh friction which would make the rela-
tions between the two countries more
strained
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Civi,-service Commissioner Resigns.

CHICAGO Feb. 12.-Adolf Kraus, presi-
dent of the Chicago Civil-service Commits
sion handed his resignation to Mayor Har-
rison to-day. The resignation was accepted.
Mr. Kraus's successor has not been named
but probably will be Monday. Mr.. kraus,
in his letter of resignation. bitterly de-
nounced the recent report of the state Sen
ate civil-service investigating committee,
which charged the commission with violat-
ine; the ciVil-service law. Mr.. Kraus an
nounced several weeks ago that he would
resign as soon as the annual report of the
commission had been fled and his action
to-day occasioned no surprise in political
circles.
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The Cartoon Bin Denounced.

ALBANY, n. Y, Feb 12.-At the meeting
Of the State Editorial Association here last
night the chief interest centered in a speech
made by e. II. Butler editor of the Buff
falo News. who, in speaking. against the
Ellsworth libel and cartoon bill, said 1.-THE
bill is q damnable outrage. 1t is the out
growth of soured ambition and petty spite.
No Governor of New York State could sign
such bill and hope for a second term.
/ will say frankly that / would support
Democrat rather than a Republican Gov
ernor who would sign this BILL
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Physicians Medicines Drove
Her Almost Crazy.

NY hands were completely covered with
Eczema, and between my fingers the skin was
perfectly raw. had to sit with both hands
held up, and away from the fire. My husband
had to dress and undress me like baby.
tried the best physicians, but their medicines
gave me no relief, and drove me almost crazy
/ was advised to try CUTIcURA REMEDIES,
and did so, although my husband had to go
twenty miles TO get them AS soon as he got
back, / used the CUTIcURA tolntment), and
fre minutes after the first application trGs
perfectly easy, and slept s0aRdlg ali thGt night.
Before commenced using CUTIcuRA RENE
DIES / could GET no ease night or day. could
not bear 20 get warm, il would put me in
rage of itching l always keep CUTIcURA
REMEDIES in my house now, and recommend
them to everybody. because OF their wonder
full effect. Yours gratefully.
AGNES II. HARRIS, Push, Mecklcnburg Co. Va
ePEEpY CURE TREATMENT FOR ToRrUKrxe. DIS
Fs0rKIS0 HUMoRs. - Warm baths with crTicuRA soar.
gentle applications Of Cv-tcuRA (oinsment) the crest
skin cure and mild doses OF CUTIcCRA kEsoLyENT.
greatest Of blood purifiers and humor
This treatment instantly slIays itching, burning, and
irritation removes and scales soels eoothes and
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when Ill clse iniss.
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-06
OLNEYvILLE.
Latest Notes Gathered About the Square
and Vicinity.

The STANDARD wheelmen were
compelled last night to postpone their
nag raising because of unforeseen dill
culties.
The candidates for the new racing
team Of the fed Jacket Cycle CLUB TOOK
a run to Riverside last night ana the
pace was so fast that seVeral TIMES
they were looked upon by the ponce
with suspicion and that they did not
ret pinched as scorchers IL propapiy
due to the fact that they disappeared
from the said policemen's view almost
az soon as they came within their vls-
ION and before the minions OF the law
could recover from their surprise sum
tiently to modest them.
A cake-walk will be the feature OF
the lawn party given by the Rhode
Island brass band at the corner or Dyer
avenue and Plainfield street tonight:
IT In expected that talent from out OF
town win participate.
A round of pleasure aptly describes
the success which attended the trolley
marty given by the jolly Six at Manton
last night. There were about 40 couples
which took advantage of the invita-
tfon to attend the jolly occasion ana
they were not disappointed In the guam
tity or quality of the jollity which pre-
vailed during the evening. Crescent
park was the destination and all the
fun that 1t was possible to get at that
MACE OF amusement was enjoyed until
its close when the return trip was
made.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-06
EAST PROVIDENCE.

There was lots Of excitement down on
the Patch this forenoon, and visitors
from Providence came out second best.
The trouble was all over sewing ma
chine that had been sold on the Install
ment plan, and the man that bought
the machine with the aid OF his wire
retained possession Of it. though three
men tried to get 1t away. st. Martin
was the strong man who resisted the
attempts of the three men to deprive
him of the machine. He claims tnat
some time ago a very convincing taiker
came to his home and induced MIN 10
take a sewing machine wnicn was 'ne
very best made, and said II might De
paid for in installments extending over
n period of four years. Mr.. st. Martin
agreed to the terms, and the macnine
was delivered and the installments paid
as promised. at least he so asserts.
This morning three men called on Mrs.
Martin and said they were going TO
taLa the machine. She said no, and
no that being all the English she can
sneak. Then the men talked loud, ana
she told them in French that her nus
hand had paid S22 on the machine ana
n could not be taken without MS con-
sent. The men had different opinion'
and two of them got hold or the ma
chine. and so did the lady OF the house.
she was dragged by the men. who IN
sisted on moving the machine out OF
her home and down the railroad track.
In a few moments the husband SUD
denly appeared upon the scene, and.
telling his wife to let go her hoio, ne
pushed the two men aside and also tne
third one. who was doing the bossing.
MIR. st. Martin raised the machine to
his shoulder and went on the double
quick to his house. Once there ne
locked the door. and the gentlemen
from Providence, after saying harsn
things, went up to Taunton avenue 10
enter n complaint with the chief OF po-
lice: at least that's what they said they
were going to do.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-06
BRISTOL.

There are living here 10 persons
whose ages are all over 80, and several
OF them are nearing the century mark.
Every one Is seen almost daily upon the
streets attending to business affairs and
domestic duties. There are also 20
whose ages are so, and many of them
nearing 80, and all but two are seen
frequently on the streets. With the ex-
ception OF three they are all old Bris-
tolians.
A series of five games of ball has been
arranged between the Bristol Grays
and Mt. Hopes for a purse of $40, two
games to be played Saturdays on the
Common and two games at Mt. Hope
Park Sundays. IL 1t is necessary to
play the fifth game, 1t will be decided
later. The first game of the series VIII
be played on the Common this after
noon.
The Girls Friendly society Of St.
Michael church has arranged for an
entertainment to be given in the opera
house next Wednesday evening, August
10. the proceeds to be turned over to
the Bristol branch Of the II. l. Sanitary
Relief association. The program In
cludes the singing of patriotic songs,
music by the Bristol Cornet band, a
drill by Company c, II. /. M, and
short play.
The regular meeting Of Bristol Com
mandery No. 321. United Order of the
Golden Cross, win be held Monday
evening In Odd Fellows hall. After the
regular routine business has been
transacted the commandery will cele-
brate it's 18th anniversary with an ad-
dress of welcome by r. l.. Warner, no.
BILE commander; singing by a quartet
consisting of Mr.. and Mrs. William N
Newman, Mrs. Annie Duffee and Mr.
Joseph Buffum, with Miss Mary Abbott
accompanist: vocal solos by Miss
Althea Lord and readings by Miss
Louise p. Chadwick; breif history ol
the commandery by p. N, c. Elmer A
Rounds. The commandery will have a:
guests Supreme Commander Fessender
| /. Day of Maine, Supreme Outside
Guard Joseph p. Burlingame Of Provi
dence, Grand Commander Hector Can
| field of Rhode Island. Grand Com
| mander Charles r. Steere OF Massa
| chusetts, and also Fraternity Com
mandery No. 333 of East Providence.
The principal feature OF the regatt'
| OF the Neptune Yacht club today is tn
| Ethelka. owned by G. III. Harris o
Providence. and the Metacom. owne,
| by II. III. !. Goddard of Providence
hThese boats have had a number o
Arials in the regattas of the Neptun
| Yacht club, and they are very evenl,
| matched. Both owners are members o
| the club.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-06
OAKLAND BEACH.

The sojourners at this delightful
watering place cannot complain of lack
of variety. in their pleasures and pas
times. Hardly a day passes that some
thing new Is not introduced to make
the time pass more enjoyable. Last
evening the innovation was moon
light excursion, and a delightful affair
IL was i'm every respect. Early in the
evening the steamer Hudson OF the fleet
of the Providence, Fall River and New
port Steamboat company, which had
been chartered for the purpose, arrived
under command of Capt. Carr, who
formerly commanded a steamer that
made regular trips to the beach. When
the party was comfortably settled
aboard, the steamer started for New
port. The sail down the bay was par
ticularly enjoyable and when Newport
harbor was reached the party was
given a splendid view of the city and
the numberless trim yachts riding at
anchor. After making circuit OF the
harbor the steamer was headed home-
ward, and the trip up was made all
the more pleasurable by an unclouded
moon. During the trip luncheon was
served. and the party reached the
Beach in good season and thoroughly
satisfied with the evenings enjoyment.
Among those who made up the party
were Mr.. and Mrs. G.. ". Weeden. Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Horton. MIR. and Mrs.
A. j. Miller. A. J. Miller. Jr.; Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert II. Tilllnghast, MIR. and
J Mrs. Fred A. shaw. Mr.. and Mrs. Clar-
| ence Andrews Mr.. and Mrs. ". D. Bas-
| sett. Dr. CARING, Ira l.. Fish, Fred
| Woolley. Miss Baur. Miss Scarlatt OF
| Cincinnati. Walter j. Comstock. Jr.:
Mrs. c. l.. Vaughan Mr.. and Mrs. j.
| Herbert Foster. Mr.. Gilbert A. Phil
| lips, A. l.. Ordway. II. G. Powell Mr.
and Mrs. ID. Russell Brown. Master
Milton b. Brown and the Misses
| Brown.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-06
NEWS TN AND ABOUT !.
THESE PLANTATIONS
PAWTUxET VALLEY.

The funeral of Mrs. Amy T. Perkins,
who died at the home OF her sister, Mrs.
James Potter, In Meriden. Conn,
Thursday, was solemnized from the
Phenix Baptist church today, Rev.
Horace Brown, pastor OF the church.
officiating. The interment was in
Greenwood cemetery on Phenix hill.
Miss Clara Walker OF Arkwright and
Edward Holmes of Phenix were both
badly injured in a bicycle collision at
Jakson last evening. They were riding
on the sample half mile of macada-
mized road and when in front OF the
mill their wheels collided with crash
and both were thrown heavily To the
ground. Miss Walker was picked up
and assisted into DIR. Clarke's office
where IL was found that she was badly
bruised and cut about the face ana
hands. After her injuries were attend
ed TO she was taken to her home at
Arkwright. Mr.. Holmes struck on his
face on the hard road and deep gash
was cut over his eye besides which
he was badly bruised and shaken by
the fall He was attended by DIR. j. Nj.
Bodwell of Phenix, who found IL nec-
essary TO take Ave stitches in order TO
close the wound.
Joseph Richards. clerk at the Briggs
Hotel, is spending a short vacation IN
New Hampshire.
The Anthony firemen made their an
nuai excursion to the shore today. The
trip was made I'm party wagons ana
the day very enjoyably spent at ROCKY
Point.
The old bridge over the mill stream,
below Rogers gristmill. on the road
been replaced by Road Commissioners
Sprague's men with new structure
The Warwick town council will hold
its regular meeting Monday and among
the business of the meeting VIII be the
consideration OF the proprietor or one
| of the alleged hotels in the eastern
part of the town who, undauntcd by
| the refusal OF the council to grant MN
| a license at a previous meeting ant
| the fate of several OF his brethren wht
have attempted to secure licenses FOL
| places with unsavory regulations, ha'
| again made application, confident tina
| his misdeeds have been forgotten
| and his influence with some OF his Gus
| toners at election time will, cause tn
4 council to change their minds and gran
| the desired license. If the license u
| not granted he has at least been per
| mitted to run his place for two month";
| without contributing anything to tn
town treasury, for at present a MAJ
who has made application for licens
Is not molested by the liquor complain
ants, as according to the way in whicl
they interpret the law the filing OF a.
application entities him TO keep opel
until the license is refused and man
of the liquor dealers who do not eve
expect to get license have taken ad
1 vantage OF this peculiar and accommo
dating Interpretation OF the law an
as soon as one application is refuse
file another and so keep on selling lio
uor for months until the council
finally obliged to give the salarie
liquor complainants Hsecific orders
regard to the places and an emphati
reminder that they were not attendin
to the duty for which they were ar
pointed.
The Sunday school of the Phenl
Methodist church made Its annual ex
| cursion to Fields Point and Roger WI
| liams Park today.
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PAWTUCKET.

Attorney c. ]. Farnsworth and p. j.
Quinn yesterday, through Deputy Sher-
iff r. T. Keene. served writ for dam
ages on Police officers Charles Cooper
and Alexander Brown in the interest of
their client. Constable Lawrence Heys.
The cause is said to have been due to
the policemen molesting the constable
in the pursuance of his duties short
time ago. The writs place the aggre-
gate amount of damage at $500. and are
returnable in the Common Pleas Di-
vision of the Supreme Court.
At the meeting OF the Democratic city
committee, which was held last night
in Sarsfield hall, the credentials Of the
delegates from the Second and Third
wards were accepted and a committee
appointed to secure new quarters.
The Pawtucket Veteran Firemen held
a meeting last night and voted TO char
ter two cars to carry the firemen to
Crescent Park on August IL, as the Hay
Cart will participate in the muster to
be held there on that day. Two new
members were elected to active mem
bership. Five invitations to attend
musters were laid on the table until
next Wednesday evening. After the
meeting the old Hay Cart was taken
out and given a shaking up and a
stream OF 1876 feet thrown, IL being
manned by 40 odd men.
Mrs. Margaret Searcy, chairman;
Mrs. William Garside, Mrs. John New
ton, Mrs. John Rowe, Mrs. Asa Brier-
ley. Mrs. George Smales and Miss r..
Garside were the committee in charge
of the lawn party given last night by
Loyal Alpha lodge. Odd Ladies, at the
residence OF Mrs. John Rowe on Min
eral Spring avenue. and II was most
enjoyable occasion In every way. Har-
graves orchestra furnished music for
dancing. and the grounds were prettily
illuminated. Ice cream, cake and
lemonade were served during the even
ing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-06
The DAILY WORK.

Iv~rk which Can Bs Inspected Person
auy n Always Better Performed Than
that Passed Upon From Reports.
rs the daily work of the little con-
hueror.
The workings right here in Provi-
6ence.
I.ifting burdens from helpless backs.
Bring sunshine to many home.
(. Irs deeds that count.
That brings the never ceasing sounds
of praise.
"A The public are learning fast.
Learning to appreciate merit
Learning TO distinguish Between
klatms and proof.
Rome vroor n the best proof.
Doans kidney pills are endorsed by
Providence people.
Read what citizen says:
Mrs. John Bush. 135 Burnside street.
GAYS: l have always been averse to
nave my name used In a newspaper. but
Doan's Kidney Pills did me so much
krood that I feel 20 though II was my
duty TO tell others about them. suffer
. "a q great deal from backache, and 70
: long time was unable TO do anything
bur the lightest kind OF work l coul'
NOT stand fatigue at all. In the morn
fn~s the pains were worse. decreasinl
I~radually during the day. wor
MA eters. but they gave me only tenn
|norary relief and IN the fall OF lsg
when was seized. with very ba'
spell. got a box of Doan's kidne