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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-11

TO boats and conveyed ashore, while the
man at the starboard battery continued
TO fight in splendid style, firing at every
flash Of the enemy's guns. The small
arms were thrown overheard and all
possible damage was done to engine and
everything else that might provo of use
to the enemy.
1.-The ship was first set on ire in the
forward storToon,, bot three shots came
through below her water line and put
out the flames. She was then set FIRE in
four places aft. and when the flames
were well under way. so as to make her
destruction certain, Captain, Smith and
his first licutenant George DeweyO left
the ship. all the officers and crew hav-
ing been landed before. The Mississippi
was soon In blaze fore and aft, and as
she was now relieved Of a great deal Of
weight-by tho removal of her crpw and
the destruction Of her upper worlts--she
fioated off the bank ,yNd drifted down
the river, much to the danger of the
Union vessels below; but she passed
without doing them any INJURY, and at
8 80 o'clock blew up and went'to the
bottom"
Montpelier first felt spark of the
enthusiasm which fires the old New
England town today when Dewey re-
turned to his native place captain of
the United States navy. You must un-
derstand that there are not more than
5000 people in the city. Every che
knows everybody else and no manjcan
be happy there unless the old people
knew his grandfather and knew his
grandfather to be an honorable man. So
the old people were very glad to well
come Captain George Dewey, u. s. NJ
But the children were little afraid bf
his stern. penetrating eye. his buSiy
eyebrows, his big mustache. ThatSlid
not please Dewey, for he loveschildy en-.
So he took the trouble to win the chill
dren of Montpelier to him. He would
gather the boys and girls in theyafter-
noon from the capitol grounds across
the way into tho grounds around his
home. He took them driving and, etold
them stories about sailormen until the
little girls were almost frightened and
all the boys were determined to be cap
tains in the United States navy. He
had one fino story about the voyage of
Noah's ark that Montpelier boys who
are men now still remember. The boys
and girls called him "Unole Captain. I"
"Uncle Captain" with boys and girls.
telling fine stories about the ark's 40
days cruise; acting roar admiral with
the Spaniards, bidding them hand over
their guns and torpedoes, or be bonn
barded-such is George Dewey. New
York World.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-11
REMINDER OF THE MAINE.

Lesson .of Captain McGregors Recent Ex-
pertinent In Exploding Harbor Mines.
The experiment Of Captain McGregor
in exploding in the presence of an as
sembled body Of spectators one OF the
New York harbor mines that had been
cut from its moorings and beaten and
battered out of shape without exploding
was significant lesson.
1t showed conclusively that the mod
ern submarine mine Is not constructed
to be exploded by accidental contact. 1t
is far too costly and its mission is too
important to be exposed to the risk Of
mere accident. 1t is q complicated scien.
tific instrument which can be exploded
only by an electrical current discharged
by an expert having control of the firing
apparatus.
The McGregor experiment proves con-
clusively that the explosion which
wrecked the magnificent Maine and
murdered 266 of her brave sailors could
have been nothing else but the result of
q cowardly and treacherous plot delib-
erately planned and carried out for the
purpose of wreaking ruin and murder
on an American ship in Spanish har-
bor under Spanish protection. The les
son of the McGregor experiment ~,
Remember the Maine. New York
World.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-11
QUITS A SCHOOL FOR WAR.

haywood Principal Leaves . Farewell
Message ON . Blackboard.
A message of farewell, written on q
blackboard early Tuesday morning, was
the first intimation that the pupils of
the haywood high school had that their
principal, Hugh A. Owen, had enlisted
in the First regiment Of the Illinois ma
tional guard and would leave that even
ing for Springfield. Teachers and pupils
gathered in wondering group about
the message scratched in white chalk
and talked Of the sudden going Of their
chief. One by one the boys slipped
away and came to Chicago to the First
regiment armory to bid goodby to Mr..
Owen. and at night when his train
pulled out of the Illinois Central sta
tiop bevy Of teachers and pupils waved
him farewell from the platform.
The war fever took Mr.. Owen Sun
day. He enlisted as o substitute and
sent his resignation to the superintend-
ent Of schools, ]. Porter Adams and
said that he was going with his regi-
mept. Monday he packed his belongings
and went away early Tuesday morning
with no leave takings from his friends.
Miss Genevieve Apgar is acting as tenn
porary principal, and Miss Mary M.
Eturges conducts his classes. The board
of education has az yet taken no action
ON his resignation, but will probably
grant hirnan indefinite leave Of absence.
The pupils are all afire with patriotism,
and some Of the older boys in the high
school declare that they will follow
their principal il they have an opportu-
nity.-Ohicago Record.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-11
GUARDING THE OREGON.

A Letter Describing the Precautions Taken
ON Board the Battleship.
A letter received in San Francisco re-
Gently from one Of the officers on the
battleship Oregon tells Of the preoau.
tions taken on the vessel on the voyage
to the other side Of the continent to
prevent any harm from coming to the
big fighting machine. These precautions
were taken at every port visited. The
port referred to in the letter was Callao.
AS soon as the port was approached
sentries were doubled at every point Of
observation and approaching boats were
warned on. Frequent soundings were
taken, and when q suitable place was
found the anchor was dropped. As
soon as the anchor chain had finish.
ed rattling through the hawse holes two
steam launches manned by we'll armed
marines were lowered over the sides.
These launches steamed In opposite di-
rections around and around the battle
ship, never ceasing their constant patrol
night or day until the anchor was once
more weighed.
Throughout the stay in port nobody
except port officials were permitted to
come anywhere near the battleship, and
even these were compelled to show their
credentials and explain their business
to the vigilant launch crews before be-.
ing allowed alongside. Captain Clark
was determined, the writer said, to take
no chances. His orders were strict and
were being carried out night and day
with all the vigilance that well dis
ciplined officers and men could contrib
ute. The men. the writer said, were all
anxious for service. and never seemed
perfectly happy unless the Oregon was
steaming in the direction Of the zone Of
conflict at full speed. New York Sun.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-11
NOVEL sUeeE sTIoN.

james Shepherds Plan TO Enlist All Of
Atiants's Negro Dsspersdoes.
One Of the most interesting sugges-
tions comes from Atlanta. It is new
scheme to get rid Of disorderly ele-
ment Of society and would undoubted-
ly work we'll in Chicago. 1t originates
with James Shepherd Of the Atlanta
police force, who has patrolled the slums
Of that city for nine years and is said
to know every negro tough and to have
arrested most of them.
The idea 10 for Mr.. Shepherd to en-
list all Of the "bad men" in Atlanta
all Of the negro despersdoes-.in bat
TALON and command il himself. Thus
the government will be furnished with
q battalion OF professional fighters, who
will be Of 20 loss to the country II they
should be killed. and the Gate City of
the South will get rid of the most unde-
sirable portion Of its population. -
William e. Curtis in Chicago Record.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-11

Bethany Presbyterian church. Phila-
delphia, has flung out flag which will
not be taken down until the war is over.
When it was raised the op6cr evening,
John Wanamaker. who is a member Of
the church. made the following prayer:
80 God, our Father, we call upon thee
tonight and ask thee to quiet our hearts.
AS we come to raise the dear old flag
bought for us with the blood Of our ia
TIERS we thank thee for every star and
stripe and pray thee TO bless our land
and nation. We mourn that Il 10 . ne
cessity that blood must be shed! Be
near, o God, to all who suffer. Let 10
be a short war; but, o God, let the
right win, and win speedily. New
York Tribune.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-11

The patriotism Of the mSpbers Of the
First Christian church In Sedalia. Mo-,
was shown she other night in the mid
die Of o sermon. The pastor. the Rev.
]. 8. Myers. wss preaching on "The
Present War From q Religious Stand
point" when he read q telegram an
nouncing that Commodore Dewey's
ships had won great naval battle at
Manila and completely annihilated tho
Spanish war vessels. In an instant the
congregation was on It's feet waving
handkerchiefs and cheering. II was sew
eral minutes before the applause ceased,
when all joined in singing my ooun-
try, tits Of thee. "--Kansas City Timea
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-11

Ts more attractive than s-sr these stirring
"wsr times." Those joining the Royal Blue
Line personally conducted nine-dsy tour
leaving Boston. Thursday. May q. win see
Washington st its hest, Congress In sessions
spend day ~ Alexandria and Mount Vernon.
several hours In Philadslphia snd = day In
and other accommod odstions. Side trims ar
ranged to Gettysburg. Luray Caverns.. Ola
Point Comfort. etc. etc. Another will leave
siSyn:ns n' ~ 4 ol A. 81 xsssiss;oH ssssss X
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-11

It is the unexpected that happens.
The tap of Honolulu was expected at
the door, but IL seems TO be Manila
that is knocking. st. Louis Globe
Democrat.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-11

May I, 1898. 10 going to figure in fu-
ture treatises ON naval matters and 20
become date in the history Of books
The FIRST sncopnter Of modern armored
vessels and high power guns operated
By white men IL IN event. Of sx1Faordi-
nary prcfss,jePal and gssnA htsssss'
s-Isrtftsa oUGeonA y .,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-11

A Bestenian who spent some time in
Manila says that his winter costume
consisted Of gauze underclothing and
white duck jacket and trousers, and his
summer costume Of white duck jacket
and trousers without the gauze.-Bos'
ton Transcripts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-11

To quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag
setic. fuil OF life, nerve and vigor. take No To
Bac. ~ wordcr worker. that r,akcs weak men
strong. All druggists, SOC or n. Cure guaran
teed Booklet- and sample free. Address
otsrling Remedy Ca Chicago or New yorls
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-11

+. Mb Gs5eT drflsES. Ii fsr 'r' ii. '''ss's not
iquid. Leaves no odor. and can be used while
the Glove is on the hand. Sold only al soe
vsstsclrstss Street strictly srs 70
Cent etore. nch3pu
Evening star., 1898-10-31
ONE MAN IL A REGIMENT.
Peculiar Dilemma of Serrt. Clutch of
Philadelphia.
Fr"n u rhIladelphia Inquirer.

FT'n tn Philadelphia Inquirer.
Secretary Aig=r has ordered the 81 Penn
syIyaUia K,cimeut to DC retained for gar
bison duty in Cuba. II the mandate of the
Secretary Is to be carried out to the letter
Sergt- Robert NJ. Clutch In all his solitary
srd regimcntal dignity, will embark for
Inc Pearl OF the Antilles and there guard
pUi nght perhaps for The honor OF Uncle
Sam SersT. Clutch is the Sd Regiment.
All the lie adi existence Of this doughty
philadelphia organization is wrapped up IN
Pne man. who occupies unique position
In the armies cf This great nation.
Mary im lgine that q regiment consists
pf z colonel. captains and columns of
marching soldiers. IL does usually, but in
This case things are different There is d
Eol9nsl his iLaEze il Clutch. there is a cap
tain al-s1 Ciutch. and so on down the
whole list il is Clutch. from the glory OF
the shoCiieT straps TO the apron of the
humble but necessary cook History tells
pf men young IN years no have marsha led
the armies of nations. and by their mill
tsry prowess changed the des tiny of en-
pires. but lone of them. Napoleon Included
ever d regiment himself.
This strange condition of things came
about follows: Last week the colonel
st an. line rftlcers and men of the I'd Rrgi-
ment on furlouSh in Philadelphia. were
formally mustered out of the service of the
United StateS-that IS, except one. This was
Sergt- Clutch, vino al the present writing is
stu a soldier and regiment. too. The ser
seant was absent from Philadelphia, and
could not be mustered out with his COM
manG. Company A. He arrived in town
late on Friday night. and arrangements
were not made 70 have him leave the ser
vice The rest OF the erstwfile boys in blue
are pa-acing around in newest store
e-othes. but the gallant sergeant is alone
Evening star., 1898-10-31

brate Halloween in a boisterous way. THE
throwing of -four and decayed vegetable
matter will not be tolerated, and the police
are assured that the Police Court judges
will sanction Them in their work. Almost
every year boys have indulged in Hour
throwing on the streets and many unsus
pecting pedestrians have had their cloth
ing ruined, and many boys have paid the
penalty.
1t has been suggested that storekeepers
might prevent a great amount of mischief
by declining to sell SMALL quantities os flour
to boys whom they, have reason to believe
want to use 1t In the manner stated. Last
year the police were unable to suppress
the small boys, who had their coats turned
and who We're otherwise disguised when
they went out to do mischief. They did
succeed, however, in landing a number Of
them In the stations and their parents
We're then compelled to pay the penalty.
The Police Court judges did NOT deal with
Evening star., 1898-10-31
Officers of Mothers' Congress Return.

MIS- theodore w Btrney, president of
the National Congress of Mothers: Mrs
Robert Gotten, recording secretary, and
Mrs Nesta II. Cassedy. corresponding sec
retary, have just returned from their visit
west. They visited Omaha, Chicago, Evans
ton and Dayton, and, 1t is understood. were
the recipients of innumerable courtesies
from various organiza tions of women and
from distinguished individuals who are in
deepest sympathy with the methods and
spirit which pervade the work of the Com
gress of Mothers. The third congress will
be held early in February, and the indica-
tons are that the western states will send
many prominent delegates to the meetinp
Evening star., 1898-10-31
aging that the heart of the university is

saying that the heart of the university is
filled with joy today for having in our
midst one of the founders, in fact, the first
founder, of this university In this build
ing. the gift of her munificence, and in this
chapel a memorial from her sister to the
memory of beloved parents, ii Is well for US
before the altar of that chapel, and in the
presence of the university professors and
students, to thank Almighty God for the
inspiration which prompted the gift by
which the foundations of this university
were laid
After the mass the marquis and marquise
held reception In the parlors of the Cald-
well Hall for the faculties and divinity
school students. The occasion was made
memorable by the presentation to the mar
auise of a set of beautiful diamonds by
Mgr. Mcmahon. The rector entertained his
visitors at dinner, to which the deans of
Evening star., 1898-10-31

entitled to wear the blue blouse and iaunty
campaign hat. Saturday afternoon an or
der was sent from the War Department TO
Philadelphia that the I'd and I'd Regiments
were to be retained instead of the 14t!i and
10Th, now at Camp Meade The I'd was
suH intact but for the I'd the order came
100 late to AFFECT the now discharged Off
GERS and men.
So the mantle Of military glory falls on
the sergeant. He is the Sd. and the Sd has
been retained. If he is discharged it will
De contrary to the order from Washington
and he must mobilize himself for
further orders
Evening star., 1898-10-31
Greater domestic values

Atwood red flannel such as every ott.r
store VIII ask you Igc. yard
Tor, Is offered here at......... 1886.
32- inch all-wool white shaker flannel
which is the best you can get else -,,1
where at 3sc. a yards offered at <<SS,
4O-inch heavy round thread unbiea ched
muslin, which is retailed at every a..
other store at Sc. yard, is offered at ~
Instead of Soc. for the slxsO popular
brand Monarch sheets hand-torn and
hand-troned and neatly hemmed- l,o3r
all you have 10 pay is..-.-...... -S4N'
Domet shaker flannel Of whfte-o. good
desirable quality-will he offered as
special value-per yard-at...... OsS.
Fuii-size pillow cases-wen made and Of
very good quaIity-wiu be offered IL
at this astonishing price. ........ 4SN.
Colored domet skirt patterns-fuII size
with contrasting borders-fnished with
hollow hole stitching, which every no.
one else asks 25c. for-is here at lJI'
cases Of outing hannel-fuII % inches
wide-for house dresses. wrappers dress.
ing sacques. and the like-such as
You usually pay 12l zc. for--wiu go at 4SC.
NH remnants OF heavy canton flannel
unbleached-in Az 10 IO-yard
S-"n at4.4..'....1t.e1'o oe one'ea-per yard. 29c.
Tard-wide Androscoggin musIin-a quail
fty that every one knows very well "a
VIII De offered at........--.... at. ~
Evening star., 1898-10-31
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to
the following:
White-"illiam A Keys and Maggie Nc
Donough; Charles Posey and NolIie Hurf
both OF Potomac, Md; John Thomas Grove
of this city. ]Ai
Evening star., 1898-10-31
GUESTS OF UNIVERSITY.

SPcchoI courtesy to a Founder Of
Catholic Instifutfon.
Marquis and Marquise des Montrlers de
Mirmoilie, with Mrs. Donnelly, aunt of the
latter. were guests of the Catholic Uniyer-
sity yesterday. They were present at the
10 o'clock mass In the chapel of Divinity
Hail. at which the rector, Mgr. Cenaty,
preached. and afterward made reference TO
the presence of the first founder of the
university. He said In part:
Il think I voice the sentiments of all In
Evening star., 1898-10-31
S22 suits. Sl2.Q8.

Another lot Of ladies' stylish suits-0f
covert cloth and mixed cassimrra-ihe
jackets are lined with satin and raffeta
SIX. and trimmed with pearl buttons
have the smart round corners for Sl2as
that are actually worth SD There's no
fault about them-fit, stvle and finish
all are as perfect as can be-
Evening star., 1898-10-31

the faculties were invited The marquise
visited all parts of the divinity building.
and expressed herself delighted with the
progress of the work. She Will remain In
Washington for few days before returns
ing to Europe.
Evening star., 1898-10-31
$40 suits for SIS.

The most expensive garments of the sea-
son are in this lothian ilored suits that
are the very acme of tailoring perfection
They are made OF the most expensive. i'm
ported novelty dress goods finest sar,,es
and coverts, and the like. They are an
SIX lined Throughout, with extra drnD
skirts. They are the very same sort for
which those stores carrying such high
grade garments get SAP. You get them
Evening star., 1898-10-31
S5 creDOn skirts. SS. 40

A lot of ladies' well-uade black crer.on
Sklf's, III the new raised silky figure ef-
fect-SiIa ranteed absolutely fast ,,,Ior-
with desirable hare-and as perfect hang
ing as can be found-fur 81 ~ TheS, are
the regular s. garments mind to,
Evening star., 1898-10-31
S8 silk skirts. S.. .Q2

A lot of black satin brocaded grns grain
skirts. In the bandsomest designs a vO-
man could wish TO wear-t Thoroughly fash
lohible in every detail of workmanship
and hnish-with perfect hanS-SulepdjdIy
lined and bound. They are the regular
SIS skirts-for $49S
Evening star., 1898-10-31
The suits and skirts.
SIP suits. SS.0S.

A lot Of ladies' stylish mau-taiiored
suits, In black and navy blue chcvi0t serge
skirts are cut iii the siaartest fashion,
and 1ackets are lined with silk ami cut ac-
cording to Dame faslon's dictates Per
feet ftting-as much so rs any higher
priced garment. Regular sl2 value for
So
Evening star., 1898-10-31
Taffeta skirts. Sl2.08.

lot of extremely st, lish ,afYe:a silk
skirts, in the latest fiounce styIe-iri;h-
II ed with velvet strap or rIfie If same
Thoroughly up-to date in every rcspeeI-ciit
according TO the latest dictates of Dame
Fashion-will be offered at $l2gs They
are as stylish as can he bought-aS leSlf-
aEle-1s perfect in hang and fit. 10 matter
what the price asked
Evening star., 1898-10-31
Post once BuiIdinx Apporntme,,

By arrangement with the civil service
commission the Treasury Department has
appointed James e. Mill.gan of New York
an inspector of heating for the new city
post office in place Of Mr. Donald, resigned
Mr.. Mfligan Is said to be an expert In thf,
line of work.
Evening star., 1898-10-31
Figured brill skirts. Sl.20

y lot of ladies' stylishly. made skirIs of
figured hrilliantine. which are inadn With
more than the usual amount Of onre-not
skimpily made up like some others will
show full in width, and thoroughly
finished. WortL $50 at 81 %
Evening star., 1898-10-31
serge skirts,
rN 40


Another lot OF ladies' skirts-made Of
itne chevlot serge and plain serge-in both
biues and blacks-that are as full fla ring
as can be desired-and perfectly fiuished
IN every detail-skirts that you cannot
duplicate for less than 81, if that. They
20 at 81 gS
Evening star., 1898-10-31
60C. for neckscarfs.

lot of Imitation stone mar,cn fur
necksrarfs, with Tatent hral ,lasp and
taiI-ail complete-nothing a all like the
skimpily made-up affairs sceE elscglcr,.
VIII 30 at tgc.
Evening star., 1898-10-31
Situations Secured.

Many situations ara secured through the
want advertisements in The Star The cost
IS but trifing. Fifteen cents pays for fifteen
words.
Evening star., 1898-10-31

SUCH Offenders they deal with the ordi-
nary cases, but made the penalties more
severe: Some of the offenders had to pay
as high as $40 each for Their fun.
Evening star., 1898-10-31
All Washington an Audience.

The Stars Wanted Help and Situations"
columns are carefully read by thousands
daily. Fifteen cents pays for fifteen words
Evening star., 1898-10-31
Beaded plush caDes, S5.

New and stylish beaded plush oapes, with
Thibet and Anc0ra fur down collar and
front guaranteed Sltz's hest plush go at
50. There's full IS worth OF value I'm
them-no other store can duplicate item
for less.
Evening star., 1898-10-31
SOC. black aHR=wool
cHfeViOts. 20c. Yard..

\ lot of % pieces of extra fine .luaIItr
all-wooi black chevicts. 50 inches wide
and the best grade of black cheviot too -
the kind that retails everywhere at ;IDc. =
for 29c Yard. This is one of the scarcast
fabrics among the blacks-and the most
desirable. Getting ii nj 29c. a yard means
bargain Of the rarest sort.
Evening star., 1898-10-31
NerseY coats. SIP. so.

Another lot Of finer kersey coats which
are lined in the most superior manner viii;
SIX. and finished with ive ruws OF stitch.
oughly Up-to-dste- l,,, ,,rereA al xIa so
These are the regular Sid aid SIS gar
mpnts.
Evening star., 1898-10-31
40C. for soc. WraDDers.

wrapper value extraordinary. The
result of special purchasing at time
when this maker had a lot of them he
was willing to part with AT a very low
figure. They consist Of fancy fiaunelcttes
and the ever-desirable percales-and they
are prettiiy trimmed with braid-hned 10
waist-and have many unusual fine points
TO recommend them. This maker Is one
OF the best known in the countIy-his out
put fs Of the finest character-sJ you cnn
depend upon the perfect workmanship and
admirable Mt Of every garment an the
lot. They are the same sort for which
you have always pail Sgc.-youd have
to pay that now but Cor pur lucky pur-
chase
Evening star., 1898-10-31
s Astounding Silk Items.

feels sd We bers that
vii he aTTd dtoev yardo lin depart
rIn sskI ~ of
he o aH m the most
Evening star., 1898-10-31
$3.50 for kersev coats,

Ladies stylish winter iark"ts of kensey.
In tan aud mo1e-the Iuost fasai,nali..
garments you can get which are an silk
hned-and some blues and blacks among
thein-wbich are the best vou can get al
$40 aaywhere-will go a, 81 20