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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-21

sponsibility which might attach to the
government OF Spain in case the destruc-
tion OF the Maine w.s duo to q mire In
the barhor of Havana and was the work
of fanatic or an accident, fas been a
subject of discussion among lawyers.
The international law is a matter largely
of precedent and a mine explosion in
fortified harbor in time of peaoo has no
precedent
Robert Z. Lincoln. secretary Of war
under President oArfl1 Id and formerly
minister to England, Is positive that in
case Of an accident or ii the mine was
exploded by Spanish fanatic, Spain
would not be burdened with any legal
responsibility. Mr.. Lincoln says that In
neither case would the slightest RESPONSE
biiity attach TO spain. Assuming "a mine
exploded 10y fanatic or by accident that
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-21

p'os.on which brought death and destruc
on To the Maine. The report reaching
ksy West it Is said. CAUSED tne mem bers
of the court Of inquiry to Gecids to pro-
ceed 10 Havana ard begin their investi-
CATION Mt once, instead of organizinR the
court hers. AT any rate. the light houss
tender Mangrovc with the court OF In
qu'ry aboard lett for Havana.
Upon arrival in Havana tho court will
make personal examination of the
wreck, and Will then take testimony re-
garding the loss of the vessel
COAST DEFENSE PROGRAM.
New York, Feb. 81. The World says:
Nearly 100 teleeraphic dispatches were
sent during the past ~ hours from Cover
nors Island, tho army headq quarters of
the DEPARTMENT of the East TO the various
points of forrihcstion along the sea board
from Eastport, Me-, TO Galveston, lex.
ALI of thes, fortifications in which Runs
ana mortars have been mounted are un-
der the control of Gen. NCsley A. Merritt,
commander of tte department. of the he st.
Col Barber. adJutant general CT the
department. Of The last says that every
thing now being done was merely the
execution Of a coast defeBsJ program out
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-21
CARD.

On the 9th day of February began the sale of
1000 Mems Riverside Clay Diagonal Suits at $780, OPEN
ing with 500 Suits in stock, since adding the balance,
the last $50 being placed sale last week. Saturday
the stock badly broken and we were completely
out of several sizes, with the demand for them in
way lessened In consequence we have decided to sell
800 suits, making the grand total of 1900 suits,
which will unquestionably all be sold before the last of
February. We very much doubt if any concern in this
country sold at retail like number of suits of
kind in the same time While may we'll feel proud
of it, the grand of this sale cannot be attributed
any marked ability special effort part, but
wholly to the good sense and judgment of the people,
whom have always found ready to respond quickly
when assured of unusual value in popular line of
goods. That this is popular line of goods and the
greatest value offered in America in ITEMS Black
Clay WOrsted Suits there is no doubt
The first invoice of the last lot of 900 suits has been
received and let here state positively that this the
lot of Rversides that will be offered for the present
ct $3.50 and these will not again be advertised Out
away Frocks sizes "a to ~; Single breasted Sacks
sizes 81 to A. Double breasted Sacks, sizes 81 to
cut stouts and regulars, and all at price, $3.50.
j. B. Barnaby CO.
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lined several months ago.
NO SPECIAL ACTIVITY.

Portsmouth. n. H., Feb 2l.-Opera-
tives at the Kittery navy yard have not
taken on any unusual activity which,
TO the residents of this section, means
that what they have read of war scare
In certain newspapers is not well
grounded. IL Is urged by those who claim
to be in a position 10 know that orders
for Increased activity of aIy Sort In view
Of the possibility Of beginning of hoslil-
ifies. would be received at this point as
soon as at any navy yard in tho country,
because there Is one that affords better
facilities for work or has better equip
ment than the yard Mt kittery.
The plant was never ip better shape TO
construct anything up TO a modsrn iron
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Submitted TO Juigmen'.

Before Judge Rogers in tbs Appellate divi.
sion of the Supreme Court toisy the de-
fendant In the G ssc of Calender. McAuslan &
TrouD Company vs. Henry :. Levsslley, guar.
dian. submitted 90 judgment for 1858. IS debt.
fils.s) interest and costs. Bssscit & Mitchell
were attorneys for the plaintiff.
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HALL g. LYON co.
APOTHECARIEs.

Purity and Excellence this
sounds well, and is we'll. Our
chief aim has been 10 carry
only Drugs and Chemicals
that we could guarantee to be
perfectly pure. Pure Drugs
cost us a little more than the
adlyterated, but the reputation
OF selling good Drugs is worth
mote to us than the few extra
pennies we could make by sell
ing poor goods. Our prices
for the best Drugs are no more
than you would ordinarily pay
for adulterated.
We deliver goods to all parts
of the city. Send your orders
by mail or telephone. they will
receive just as prompt attention
as though you called at the
store.
HALL & LYON co.
APoTnECARIEs
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clad in short order than IL Is now. 1t is
adequate IL Is said, for building ships
equal 10 any in the navy, and everv de-
partmant of the yard would be avaiia bls
In cass OF emergency. Under the present
systsn, 5000 men could to- put at work
within a week. Ihe drv dock his
canacity of all vessels under $50 feet in
leng h. The entire torpedo fleet could
be taken care of here at one time.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR :DISASIER.
Chicago, Feb l.-The question OF re-
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would be the end OF the affair. Giving
international law the widest latitude and
stretching precsdsnts to their limit there
wouiu bs no liability against the govern
ment of Sp1iu. It is an elementary prin-
ciple OF international law that n govern
ment Is in no way respoDsitls for the acts
Of private citizens. IL it were not so,
complications would be- rising continually
which would KEEP nations in turmoil
and arbitrating continually.
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Storey Ladies' Tailor College.

Thorough course given in scientific dressmak.
Ing We cut The low BUST FRENCH FRONT
Rept odactlo rs Of de.l gns from fashion piaies a
speciaity. Westminster street. Conrad
building. Room "a. dIi:tu.thsu
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It often Happens

That Job is wanted hurriedly, but ~ Is IN
convenient to call or send order. Telephone
or postsi rs and we will cell on you At once.
The J. J. Ryder Co. Designers, Epgrsvers.
Printers and Electroiypsrs. uo westniuHsr
street.
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To HYPNnT1

LEARN To HYPNOTIZEl You can make
hours Of fun. cure disease or bad habits: cause
teed lesson lOc. address Prof. J. r. Herrin,
Box 81, Pesotum, Ill. le-lt
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Tho annual meeting 81 the stockbold.rs n,
the Providence Gas Company will be held st
the ohce u the company ia the rear OF Prov
idcsce- washington building. - Market square,
ON M"nday. march Z, proximo. at l2 o'clock,
noon, Tor the election ~ nine Directors and
Tor Tue transaction OF other business OF the
company. A. r. SLATER
fro'loence' IL. l., Feb. Il, 1898 Secretary.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-02
Feigned Nonpartisanship.

The alleged ardor of the Republicans to
keep the police force of Baltimore divorced
from partisan politics was put to the test in
the Senate on Tuesday, by favorable report
on the bill of Senator Crothers, Democrat, of
Cecil. The bill provides for four police com.
missioners, two Democrats and two Repub-
lieans, and the measure was strenuously
opposed by eleven Republican Senators,
majority of four of that party in the body.
Every conceivable motion to delay and defeat
the bill was made, and the session lasted all
night and until 7.15 Wednesday morning.
The bill was ordered engrossed for a third
reading and passage, and all day Wednesday
the eleven Republicans fought the bill. 1t was
after one o'clock Thursday morning when
the bill was finally passed. The eight Demo
Gratis and seven Republicans voted against
every amendment and dilatory motion, and
finally carried the measure When put to
the test majority of Republicans proved that
their ardor for onpartizanship in the Balti
more police board was all feigned.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-02
The Bloody Shirt in Massachusetts,.

Mr. John B. Cover, formerly of Frizell-
burg, Carroll county, Nd, is now resident
of Lowell, Massachusetts. He is the author
of the following letter to the Lowell Sun:
Editor of The Sun:-Under the heading of
Good Morning in the editorial column in
the Morning Citizen of March /, find the
following sharp piece of contemplate damn
ablenesS
after we have thrashed Spain for her
cruelty to the Cubans, we shall see about
Furnishing the southern white men who shoot
colored postmasters.
| had thought that the days of the Carpet
Bag Force Bill agitator had gone by the
board, but it seems there is yet stray back
number lying around loose here and there
looking for Il scrap-on paper
1t seems strange, too, at this time when the
military resources of this entire country seem
to be needed and combined. However, when
the people of Lowell, Mass, or Canton, o.,
have had a negro postmaster for four years
without trouble then the southern outrages
will, without a doubt cease.
Nothing is too white or too good for post
master here, whilst in the southern states this
high standard is reversed. Hence, the out
rage.
Demonstrate your sincerity by your work
is good MOTTO an unassailable fort. ''Prac
tice what you preach or 60 out ofthe preachers
business" This old commonwealth had
living picture illustration of colored brother
sincerity in one Isaac B. Allen. 1t was just
as has been the case heretofore-a first class
demonstration of Republican political hypo-
crisy and insincerity. j. b. Cover.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-02
VALUABLE FARM

At Pcnmar. Washington County, Maryland.
| will. in execution of the power invested
in me bv virtue of deed Of trust from John
+. Adams. dated October II, 1897, and duly
recorded among the land records of Baltl-
more city, in Liber r. o., No. 1897, folio /,
sell by public auction, in the Real Estate
Exchange Salesroom. Builders Exchange
Building, Northeast Corner Lexington and
Charles Streets, Baltimore city, on
MONDAY, 25th DAY OF APRIL, 1898.
at o clock, p. M,
81 ACRES AND 81 PERCHES OF LAND.
more or less. situated on the road to High
Rock, near Pcnmar, in Rimggold Election
District. No. IA, in Washington county, Mary
land, and adjoining the lands of John +.
Crout, John O'HoOver. John N. Hood and
others, being part Of the same land that was
conveyed to John F. Adams by Luther NJ.
Reynolds. Trustee, by deed dated the 9th day
of July. \. d.. 1887. and recorded in Liber
No. 81. folio l59, one Of the land records Of
said Washington county.
Terms of Sale.-One third of the purchase
money in cash on the day of sale and the bal
ancc in two equal payments of six and twelve
months: or all cash. as the purchaser or pur-
chasers may elect; the credit payments to bear
interest and be secured to the satisfaction Of
the Trustee. A deposit Of 500 will be re-
quircd at time of sale.
JOHN +. OWEN, Trustee.
o. \. KIRKLAND, Auctioneer,
Office. l0f and l05 Law Building,
apr t. Baltimore, Md.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-02
State Tax Reduction.

The purpose Of the General Assembly To
reduce the state tax rate from Ia cents on
the 500 to lG cents would he highly crafty
ing TO tax payers if the lower rate will produce
sufficient revenue fer the needs of the gov
eminent. But. in view of extra appropria-
tons and the certainty of - considerable re-
duction of the asSeSSable basis the reduc.
ton of the tax rate would be hazardous
The proposed reduction is based upon the
states ability to pay off something over 3d.
POO, 600 of debt. Even this would scarcely
warrant reduction of the tax rate, because
of a purpose to add to the bonded debt ST.
100000, as follows-S8OO, 900 for defense re-
dempton loan, 100000 for penitentiary loan.
$500, 600 for Fifth Regiment armory, S220,-
900 for Springfield Asylum and $8O,O0e for
improvements at the House Of Correction.
1t has been charged that the proposed re-
duction is little political buncombe No
matter what the motive is, the fact remains
that the reduction is liable to produce a de
felt in the state s revenue and is a hazardous
movement. Should the basis for taxation
remain as it was last year, the proposed re-
duction in the rate would result in falling
off Of revenue of S113, $50. By refunding the
debt at three per cent. interest the state can
only save $40, 500, and there is shortage in
the free book fund of over $4,000
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-02
Sectional Hatred Revived.

For the year ended June 30, 1897, pensions
10 the amount of over SliO.0OO,O 900 were pald
to ex-Federal soldiers.
The rebel soldiers, although as needy pei
hans rs the Federal soldiers, do not get
cent. Congress. even, only on Wednesday,
struck on; an item Of an omnibus war claims
hill mostly for claims of loyal citizens III the
South. an item to pay claim TO the heirs OF
Mrs. Gen. Robert +. Lee, which claim de
scended 10 her from Mrs. FitZhugh, who
was loyal to the government. This was done,
too. at a time when Lee is guarding Amerl-
can interests in Cuba, amid peril of life, stand
ing nobly by his trust, using discretion and
courage that have made him famous and
called forth the warmest praise by the press,
many state legislatures and the people IN
general.
And while the Southern soldiers were never
given any pensions and the heirs of Lee were
cut off from inheritng money that descended
to them from Il loyaiSt, Congress is contem-
plating a large appropriation to relieve dis
tress in foreign land, distress for which
these people are in no way responsible.
In the event of war the South would be
expected to do its full duty. and would do 1t.
De perhaps more for every foreign war has
been carried on mainly by men of the South
and it is time that this government was for
getting the past and dealing with the Southern
people as equal citizens with those ct the
North, and at least entitled to as much CON
sideratiom as the breeds and others of
Cuba.
In the hour Of imminent foreign war, when
Il distinguished rebel soldier is showing an IN
tense loyalty to his country amid danger. Ii Is
almost beyond comprehension that The House
of Representatives. with large malorlIy
from the Northern half f the Union. should
rake up the past and show hatred t" The blood
relations of that rebel soldier.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-02
The Maine Disaster.

The report of the court of inquiry into the
cause of the disaster to the Maine in the har-
Dor of Havana expresses the conviction that
the explosion which destroyed the ship was
external. The Spanish authorities, after in
vestigation of the wreck, express an equally
positive conviction that the explosion was in
ternal.
President Mckinley has sent an abstract of
the report of our court of inquiry to Spain
and the views of this government thereon,
and has ''no doubt that the sense of justice of
the Spanish nation will dictate course of
action suggested by honor and the friendly
relations of the two governments"
What the "views of this government are
on the report of the court Enquiry expressed
to Spain have not been made public.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-02
WAR imminent !!
SPAIN DECLINES TO AC-
CEDE TO McKINLEY'S
DEMANDS.
WAR BELIEVED TO BE ON.
Flying Squadron Ordered to
Intercept the Spanish
Torpedo Flotilla.

\ special message to the ADVOCATE
at one o clock yesterday Friday afternoon,
says
The News is receiving IA large mass Of
dispatches in regard to war rumors and
naval and military movements.
The tenor of the whole mass is that war
is certain and many believe that it is actu
ally on.
Spain has declined to accede to the de-
mands made by President Mckinley, and
the Cabinet is now in session considering
the refusal and the necessary action to
take The meeting has been long one,
and some definite statement is expected
about = % clock.
The flying squadron has been ordered
to SEA at once. it is reported, to intercept
the Spanish torpedo fiotilla.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-02
Maryland Legislature.

MARCH 25.-Very little business of import
ance was transacted in either House today.
After the introduction of a few bills and the
debate in the House on the Baltimore city
charter and the message to the Governor ask
ing for return of the same both Houses ad-
journed until Monday.
MARCH %, Sp. MIN the Senate num-
Der of bills were set for special days. In the
game law Carroll county, among others, was
exempted. Many bills were read and ordered
engrossed.
In the House the reading of Fridays Jour
nal caused considerable debate. and no bust
ness was transacted.
Three sessions daily were held the balance
of the week in order to clear the files, if pos
sible. by Monday night next.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-02
No More Hasty Legislation.

The Democrats of the Maryland Legi>la-
lure. having been so wrongfully deceived IN
taking on faith the charter for Baltimore,
have resolved not to allow the passage OF any
bill except in the manner provided by the
Constitutions This action may delay egisla
ton and prevent the passage OF many bills.
but the action of the Republicans in sneaklng
into bill the repeal OF the Eastern Shore
law in 1896 and of the partisan redistrictlng
provision in the Baltimore city charter. war
rants their course. They must do it, in order
10 defeat extreme partisan legislation which
the Republicans may undertake. BESIDES,
The Constitution provides that no bill shall
become law ''nti it he read ON three diff
terent days Of the session in each house I'M
less two-thirds of the members elected to the
house where such bill is pending shall so de
termine by yeas and nays: and no bill shall
be read a third time until it shall have been
actually engrossed for third reading.
These provisions Of the Constitution were ia
tended to prevent both hasty legislation and
bad legislation. BY diSregarding the consti-
tutional requirement bad legislation was al
lowed to be enacted in the charter for Balti
more, and every bill should be read in full on
three different days in each house. 1t is the
duty the Democrats owe to the people to see
that no hasty or ill-advsed legislation is en-
acted. They are not i'll position to enact
laws, but they can delay and defeat proposed
bad legislation, and it is their duty To do so.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-02

Russia and France have each obtained con-
ccSSion> Of territory from China. England
and Japan opposed the partition of the en-
pre but will now go in and get Il slice each.
Where is The Washington Government? Are
To abandon our recent policy Of acquiring
outside territory? 1t appears that the Span
i>h difficulty has shown how costly would he
the possession of far off territory. and taught
our >ate>men II little sense. Had this coum-
try annexed the Hawaiian islands, several
vcSSlS al this time would have to be there to
protect them. As it is. the strained relations
with Spain came on and found the Govern
ment with II large unprotected se; coast and
IL very inadequate navy. 1t has been strength
emed by purchase of several war ships. but
the additions and more would be required 10
protect Hawaii
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-02
Hagerstown Democratic.

An election for Mayor and part of tn City
Council was held in Hagerstown on Monday,
and resulted in the choice Of DIR. Edward NJ.
Schendel. Democrat, over Mayor NJ. l..
Keedy. Republican, by 81 majority, in vote
of 2.525. On the mayoralty the Republicans
have carried the city in the two proceeding
elections. The fight was IL straight party con
test. and the Democrats have the mayor and
Il majority in the council.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-02

President Mckinley has been hung in elligy
at Cleveland, Ohio. Newport, Rhode Island,
and Richmond, Va. The reason for this was
because Mr.. Mckinley declines to plunge the
country into war before all peaceful means to
adjust differences between this government
and Spain.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-02
WESTMINSTER March % 1000

EDITORS ADVOCATE In the last issue of
the ADVOCATE we noticed the statement in
the locals that Mr.. VIM. Lawyer is the oldest
citizen in the city. Allow me to inform YOU
of mistake. One of your subscribers. OF at
least 40 years standing, Jacob Schaeffer re-
siding on Pennsylvania avenue, was born on
the 22d day of June, 1910, and cast his first
vote for Andrew jackson aud has continued
voting with The same party since, and is now
rs in the past, enjoying good health Yours
very respectfully, SUBSCRIBER.
NOte.-THE ADVOCATE said Mr.. LAWYER
was next to the oldest citizen of Westmin-
ster-EnS.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-02
Seeking Shelter.

Jonathan Biser, who was nominated for
Mayor of Frederick by the Republicans of
that town ON Wednesday night, has declined
to serve. In fact nearly all the nominees
have declined to serve. They are simply
avoiding the Democratic storm which will
descend on the town.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-02
Defeat the Bill.

The most ridiculous measure rmalIatimg
from the brain Of that partisan busyb"dy.
John e. Rose. Republican,. of Baltimore is
the primary election law, putting the holding
of party primaries under the supervision and
conlrol of election supervisors. The majority
of the boards Of supervisors of election are
Republicans. and just imagine the Demo
cratic party holding primary meetings under
Republican supervision! And IN a political
turn around how would Republicans like TO
hold primaries under Democratic supervision?
\ bill ab0liShing John c. Rose would he
welcomed by both political parties.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-02

Three thousand kegs OF powder exploded
Tuesday morning at the Sycamore Powder
Mills, twenty five miles from Nashville, Ten
nessee. One employee was fatally injured,
and four buildings we're wrecked.
Steve Brodie, the celebrated bridge jump
er, died suddenly from congestion of the
lungs. On September 8, 1889, he dressed in
a rubber snt and went over Niagara Falls.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-02

According to David Martin, Secretary of
State of Pennsylvania, the Republican party
of that state is scheduled for good drubbing
in the election next fall. and he has resigned
as member of the Republican Committee of
Philadelphia so as not to receive cemsure for
bad management.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-02
ReconcentradOs.

The reconccntrados. so frequently men
toned in the dispatches from Cuba, are simply
Cubans who have been driven or fed from
their homes and are concentrated in the cities
and fortified towns. The name is derived
from Spanish word meaning concentrated
M ,ro I hara1
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-02

There are 81 members in the Maryland
House of Delegates and there are 81 en-
ployes. The employees get $500 day, the
or quite all of them, have been given extra
com non "a finn