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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-26
RHODE ISLANDS NAVAL DIVI-
SION.

As nearly as we can gather the
Facts. the Rhode Island naval reserves
ala excellent service In swabbing, holy
Btoning. scraping. cleaning, painting
and generally putting in repair the hulk
Constellation. now rsposing In the mud
on Newports shore.
This satisfactory, II not highly i'm
portant Job, having been completed a
part OF the reserves were detached
and ordered to the Ajax. The Ajax
Is = venerable monitor. now at League
Island. we believe. She isn't dignified
by having her name in the official list
OF ships In the United States navy
but she exists just the same. She hasn't
had an oyerhauling for a quarter of a
century but the detachment OF Rhode
Islanders cleaned her up, scraped the
rust OF her machinery, filled her bunk
ers with coal and polished her bright
work. We have no doubt they per-
formed the work to the same satlsfac-
tion OF the navy department that char
acterized their efforts in polishing the
Constellation. Having put the Ajax
into condition to receive visitors the
Khode Island detachment was again
detached to make room for the Mary
land naval reserves. their patriotic
labors having created a condition
aboard the monitor that enabled the
Marylanders to enter into possession
without soiling their clothes.
Just where all the Rhode Island naval
reserves are just now we don't know.
We hear rumors that the monitor Man
haitian. one OF the sisters OF the Ajax,
and the receiving ship Richmond are
badly in need OF cleaning and that
khe Rhode Islanders are under orders
TO swab them, also. Meantime, the
racy tars from Oshkosh and Denver.
Or other briny seaports, are on the
high seas working for their country at
the guns or in the fighting tops.
1t will strike the average citizen. un-
versed In naval discipline. that our
Rhode Island boys are getting an abb
normal amount of training in spit kit
seamanship and also that the navy
department IL getting lot of work
none dirt cheap.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-26
VALUABLE PAINTINGS.
Four Went to the Bottom of the
Ocean With La BOurgOgne.

Buried with the wreck of La Bour-
gogne at the bottom OF the Atlantic
there are four valuable paintings.
which had been sent of 10 Europe by
a well-known Arm OF this city. They
include the picture by Duprc. entitled,
Crossing the Ford, and canvas by
Cazin. called The Zuyder Zee" They
names OF the other two paintings
could not be learned, but they were by
the popular French artist. J. G.vibert
The Dupre picture was worth about
$4,000, and the value OF the four to-
gether was over s2i 900. The manager
OF the firm which consigned the paint.
ings declined TO give any further lnfor-
nation about them. They are gone. I"
he said: "all coffined I'm the same grave.
and it Will do no good to talk Of them.
The owners would not like IT," He
shook his head sorrowfuliy and added
The French Line seems to be unlucky.
These are not the first pictures that
have been lost at sea from it's ships.
When the villa de Hayrc was wrecked
about twenty-five years ago. a Meis-
sonier worth $4,000 went down with
her. II was called 'Bons Amis.' New
York Tribune.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-26
How MOrrO's Flag Fell.

At midnight on July 1 the flagship
New York" signalled to her fleet, BE
ready to attack the batteries at a. IN.
The army begins operations at the same
time" This meant that the men-o'-war
were to silence the shore batteries while
the city was attacked from the rear.
Long before daybreak all hands were
awake on the iron warriors. drinking
their morning coffee and talking about
the prospects of the day. Suddenly, the
boatswain cried
"Clear ship for action!'
Instantly the battle flags were run
to the mastheads and the guns cast
loose. Everything was astir and
bristling with life. and the Tackles
soon had the ship ready for the work
that is now a part of their daily life.
Each ship was throbbing with en-
ergy from boiler-room to conning-t tow
er. From the engine-room the steam
was turned into the turret system. and
the great guns were trained and load
ed.
Slowly the huge ships, standing up
grim and terrible in the morning light
closed in toward MORO Castle and the
surrounding batteries. The flag of the
enemy fioated defiantly in the breeze.
and the smoke Of the army fires was
seen curling up from the hills in the
distance.
From the pilot house the signalmen
stood waiting for orders. The red flag
was seen creeping slowly to the mast
head of the New York." where 1t
hung until answered by every warship.
Hardly had ii started to descend be-
fore several deafening blasts heraded
the approaching confiict-the battle had
begun. The firing Of the flagship was
taken up by all the ships in rapid sue
cession, while the left wing poured it's
shells into the mortar beds. The forts
on shore instantly replied, and for two
hours a terrific cannonading was kept
up by both sides.
The batteries were soon silenced and
deserted by the Spanish soldiers, who
could not stand before the fire of so
large a fleet. True, the enemy's guns
were silent, but the golden and bloody
flag of Spain still fioated over MORO
and spoke more defiantly than hum
dred guns, and from the midst of the
battle-smoke 1t seemed to taunt the
gunners of the American fleet,
More than one young officer. fresh
from Annapolis, aimed his piece at the
slender staff that supported that flag,
but shot after shot was hurled in vain.
From the flying bridge Of one of the
battleships, the captain-gray and
bronzed with years of sun and gale
had been watching the shots. Many OF
them had been enviable-all of them
good-but 1t was a supreme test OF skill
! to strike" the thin Flagstaff of MORO
| Castle.
without a word the captain left the
| bridge and, walking toward one of the
larger guns, said TO the officer in
| charge:
Your shooting is not bad, sir, but
| that Dago flag must not stand another
| minute. Load II Will sight her, sir)
| Aim. Fire."
with a deafening roar the S-inch
shell left the gun, like a thunderbolt
| from Mars. IL was what a sailor would
| call "A beautiful shot" for ii struck
| MORO, and clouds of debris and dust
were thrown a hundred feet into the
| air. When the smoke had cleared away
| we saw that the Spanish flag had van
| ished.-From Fleet Correspondence
| i'm Golfers Weekly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-26

Unhappy Man in the Mountain
Region of West Virginia.

II was down in the mountain region
Of West Virginia last week." said the
returned special agent OF the Internal
Revenue Department. land happen-
ed upon one war incident down there
where you would suppose people had
enough fighting OF their own to do
without going to foreign countries for
II. One morning as j was riding
through lonesome valley, came upon
a house at the turn of the hill. and as
/ passed man came out and Joined
me, taking the side OF the road, as is
common oftentimes where there are a
rider and a walker going In the same
direction
.'How far is IL to Sam Morgans?'
was the first question i asked.
"'Oid Sans or Young Sans?
"'I didn't know there We're two
"'There wuzn't till two weeks ago,
when young Sam got hitched and rent
ed the Mullins farm. It's two miles to
the old mans
DO / keep right on this way?'
"'Yes, foiler the crick, / reckon he
said. Then he went on: Thar is likely
to be a war, hain't thar
"'That is what most people think
where / come from.
"'Whar's that, misterT
= washington.
"'Well, reckon that's headquarters,
and IL they think it thar then thar'll
be some fightin', and his face bright
ened.
"'Are you in favor of war"
~ never wuz till here lately, ana
now I'm list eachin' fer it,
"I suppose the continued cruelty or
the Spaniards toward those helpless re-
concentrates, added to the loss of the
Maine, is too much for you TO bear"
"'well. no. he hesitated 'taint that,
reckon
".Not that.' said in surprise.
"'No. stranger and he glanced over
his shoulder at the house. Yer see,
I've been married to John Pressler'
widder fer about six weeks, and I've
got to the pint when I've jist got TO
fight somebody. er sumthin'. can't
fight the old woman, but I've got TO
| fight, an I'd ruther fight them dern
! Spainyeards thin anybody else knows
NV Y'aint never been married, have
yer. mister?
II shook my head.
"'Well,' he said, with long drawn
breath, you don't know nothin' what
somever about the feelin's a man has
got sometimes. No wonder she was a
widder. She'll be another one ef this
war gifts declared off, er I'm no Jedge. "
Memphis Scimitar
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-26
A Natural Ouery.

$50 that young man wants to marry
you?' said Mabers father.
Yes" was the reply
do you know how much his income
is?"
"No. But It's an awfully strange CO.
incidence"
what do you mean?'
Herbert asked me the very same
question about you. Tit Bits.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-26
Dry Weather Fish.

Two Irishmen were fishing upon the
banks OF a river. when II began To rain.
With his line in his hand. one OF them
stepped under the arch OF a neighbor-
ing bridge.
"You can't fish there" said his COM
panion: "you won't get n bite"
whist now" cried Pat. don't YOU
know all the fishes will flock under here
10 get I'm out OF the rain?"-Tit- Bits.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-26
Soldiers Relief Association.

The Rhode island sanitary and Relief As
sociation ask n generous public for contribu.
tions of money to enable them Co carry on
their work Of relieving sick and wounded
soldiers and sailors, by sending clothing.
medicines and stores that the government
does not supply.
All contributions sent To the Daily News
will be ackno " edged I'm that paper.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-26

n
our distinguished fellow-citizen
Rev. Mahlon Van Horne. of Newport,
is consul at st. Thomas. Danish West
Indies. AS everybody who knows him
knows ne is patriot and hustler.
On the first day of April last. Consul
Van Horne received an order from the
State Department TO buy a ship load
of coal for the navy and hoist Old Glory
on the ship. That was twenty days be-
fore the declaration OF war. The consul
promptly engaged cargo OF 1000 tons on
| Philadelphia schooner then in port.a
the price OF $3.50 per ton. and charter
ed the schooner till further notice at
the rate of slOO day. The transaction
| looked like a good thing for the own
ers of the schooner and appeared to be
profitable to Uncle Sam who would be
likely to be looking for coal in that vi
cinity very soon.
Later the schooner folks offered 1000
tons more at 1925 ton but before
Consul Van Horne received instruc-
tions to close with them all but 1900
tons OF this had been disposed of and
war was officially In progress. So the
consul bought $500 tons from another
concern to make up the 1000 tons that
he had authority to buy. Them learn
ing that the first concern was ready TO
supply him with the $500 tons as the
parties who had agreed to take it had
broken their contract, Van Horne grab
bed that, too, being under the impress
sion that If he didn't get it the Span
iards would. He paid sl1.75 a ton for
this consignment.
Later 1t appeared that his telegraph
| to the State Department asking author
| ity to hold this coal was lost on the
| wires but the consul felt justified in
the transaction as about this time Ger
vera's fleet was in the West Indies re-
ported to be looking for coal. The coal
was paid for in drafts, the totol
| transaction calling for ss2,4Oo. Now the
government at Washington has pro-
tested the drafts on the ground that the
purchases were unauthorized and Con-
sui Van Horne has coal to burn on his
hands. Meantime. as a matter of fact,
some OF the coal has already been
taken by one OF the United States war
ships and is gone up in smoke.
There Is no question that our consul
acted as he believed in good faith and
| with patriotic purpose in cornering the
coal supply OF st. Thomas but the bur-
densome financial complications that
have resulted are likely to require the
cutting of a lot of red tape to clear
them. Moreover. the Danish govern
ment has notified Consul Van Horne
that coal is contraband of war and the
maintaining of a coal depot at a neu-
trail port cannot be countenanced long
er. The situation is represented to be
painful to Denmark which breads a
controversy with Spain and 1t is doubt
less embarrassing to our consul.
The island of st. Thomas, II may be
remembered. was offered to the United
States by Denmark just prior to the
outbreak OF the war but Congress re-
fused to buy 1t. Evidently that was
where Congress again demonstrated its
capacity for making mistakes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-26

Speaking of inhumanity to prisoners
of war. Shafter compels the Spanish
soldiers to wash before he delivers ra-
tions to 'em.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-26

''1soth'ng that is really worth having
q o:talncd without sacrifice" observes
thc esteemed Westerly Sun. Neyerthe-
less. the Sun comes regularly TO our
tab.c ever bright and readable aid go
Tar az we can discern without any sac
face on our part.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-26

II this thing keeps up Uncle Sam will
be supporting most OF spain's naval
and military force. either on land or
paying their travelling expenses on the
high seas.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-26

There IL mystery attending the move
ments Of camara's feet but somehow
nobody fears that II is crossing the
ocean to lombard the New England
Sea coast.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-26

The Czarlna has forbidden the ladies
of the Russian court TO smoke ciga-
rettes in her presence, No gentleman
would do II.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-26

Just now Uncle Sam is discountIng
koodly part OF the expenses OF war. but
the security is ample and in the end
bpain win pay the whole bill.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-26

SPANS floating debt has increased by
more than 7s,oOO.ooo pesetas within the
year. but her floating navy has mate
erially decreased. t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-26

Fate is proceeding with a decree to
the effect that hereafter Spanish
atrocities will be confined to Spain.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-26

II looks as II Dewey and Diedcrichs
might engage in a little war OF their
own without waiting TO hear from
washington and Berlin.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-26

The country furnished the soldiers
but what the War Department was ex-
pected to furnish seems to have been
missing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-26

Such of her war ships as have never
engaged in war are still left TO repre-
sent the tattered majesty of Spain on
the seas.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-26

There are no whiskers on the cruiser
Topeka.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-26
OFFICIAL
Advertising.

This newspaper publishes
onIeial Advertising Of the
GOVERNMENT Of the UNITED
STATES. Of the STATE OF
RHODE ISLAND, end Several
TOWNS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-26

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~ p. August,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-25
OUR EXHIBITS AT PARIS.
Discussing Provision for Representa-
ton at the Exposition.

While the provision In the sundry civil
appropriation bill for the proper represent
tation of this country at the Paris expo
sition, which was inserted by the Senate,
has not yet been taken up In a formal way
by the conference committee which is con-
sidering the bill the subject has had more
or less attention from the members of the
committee as individuals The members
appreciate the delicacy Of the situation.
They realize that they are acting largely
in a diplomatic capacity In dealing with
this subject and accordingly are impressed
with the necessity of proceeding with eau
tlon Their attention has been called to
both sides of the question, and the fact
has developed that there is an element in
this country quite opposed to making any
appropriation at all because of the alleged
partlahty or France towards Spain in the
present war. The fact has also developed
that al least one member of the committee
is personally of the opinion that no appro-
prlat1on should be made under the circum-
stances. The indications are, however
quite strong that this view will not pre-
vail unless some open act of hostility
should be committed by the French people
and SO long as the French government
continues to declare it's good will
The prevailing opinion among the COM
mltteemen seems to be that the wise and
proper policy is to proceed in the matter
just as would be done If there were no
war on.
Some OF the representatives Of the House
en- the conference are of opinion that the
Senate provision looking to the ultima te
expenditure of about $4,000 on the expo
sltion Is too liberal, and that it would be
at any time more than this country would
De Justified in expanding upon a foreign ex-
ntpltlon. They are advocating q reduction
to the extent Of a third of that amount.
placing the limit at $5OO,UO0. and 1t appears
probable that this change may be made
however, this is not decided upon nor is
anything in connection with the provision
All that can be said definitely now is that
the committee as whole Is favorably dis
posed to make provision for an exhibition
CT American products at Paris that will
90 credit to our country and be an earnest
OF our good will toward France. 1t may be
added that some members of the committee
even feel that the diplomatic situation Is
such as to render 1t more expedient than
ordinarily would be the case to act literally
in the matter now, and 1t is understood that
the administration has quietly presented
this view. There is feeling that the ap-
preparation should be made and that If sub
sequent developments should prove its ex-
penditrre unwise the President can be trust
ed to act in accordance with the best inter-
ests of the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-25
BLANco THINKS CERvERA SECURE.
His Dfspa tches Indicate That Latter
IL in Santiago Harbor.

His Dispatches Indicate That Latter
IL i'm Santiago Hnrbor.
LONDON, May 25-The following dis
patch has been received from Madrid, dated
l am. Wednesday: Nothing positive is
revealed as to the situation. Lieut.. Gen.
Correa, minister Of war, has received
cablegram from Gen. Blanco, saying that
American warships are in front of Santf-
ago. Capt. Auan, minister Of marine, has
received a lengthy dispatch from Admiral
Cervera, replying in full to instructions.
The minister of marine receives nobody.
He Is working day and night Yesterday
he presented to the queen regent every de-
tail of the plans at Santiago de Cuba
showing the defenses and the security of
Admiral Cervera's squadron.
Admiral Camara has gone back to Cadiz
with sealed orders. 1t is said that on his
arrival there he will arrange for maneuvers
of his ships at sea, for trials of speed, gun
merry, and everything necessary to satisfy
himself that the squadron is in efficient
condition. He will depart for destination
undivulged. Senior Capdepon, minister of
the interior, says a telegram received by
the war office from Manila reports that the
natives disposed to remain loyal to
Spain, and will defend the territory against
foreign invasion.
THE latest rumor is that Spanish war
ship has captured an American warship in
Cuban waters"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-25
knights Engage in Celebrating.

Columbia Lodge, No. S97, Of the Anglo
Saxon Order of Sons of st. George, held a
smoker at its hall, No. 425 18th street
northwest, last night in honor of Queen
Victoria's birthday. 1t was well attended
Quite number of old ard familiar Scotch
Irish and English songs were sung, and
Mr.. Joseph I. Keefer. a survivor Of Sew
ards expedition to Alaska, who helped to
plant the first American flag in that far
away region, and whose flag is behind the
original Declaration of Independence in
the State Department library, sang the old
song. Our Native Land" which received
many and hearty encores. wish was ex-
pressed by those present that more
friendly feeling be promoted between Eng
land and America, and the stars and
stripes were waved with the union jack of
Great Britain to three cheers for Queen
Victoria, President Mckinley and Com
modore Dewey.
1t was past midnight when the meeting
broke up. and after fine program 81
music song, speeches and the serving Of
refreshments the lights were extinguished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-25
The District National Guard.

Col Henry May. who is In command of
the National Guard during the absence Of
Gen. Harries. has determined to take active
steps to organize and equip the companies.
Therefore, for the purpose Of making a
commencement. he requests all the COM
missioned and non-commissIoned officers Of
the guard to meet him at brigade head
Quarters Saturday, May %. at 8 O'Clock
Pm. for the purpose Of comforting upon
the subject. The question Of inspection.
rifle practice and the brigade encampment
will receive consideration.
The range at Ordway will be open for
voluntary practice. sweepstake and asso-
eiation matches. on Decoration day. Mon
day, May 80. Members of the guard who
have no rifles, win be provided with them
a. the range and win be furnished twenty
rounds OF ammunition free. They will not
be REQUIRED to appear in uniform. An off1-
Ger VIII be present to certify scores for an
nual record.
Trains will leave -Baltlmore and Potomac
depot at 1858 and 2:01 O'Clock pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-25

Weather conditions and general fore
cast-The pressure has fallen slightly on
the Atlantic coast and has risen elsewhere
east of the Rocky mountains.
The weather remains cloudy in the north
Atlantic states and lower lake regions and
generally fair throughout the south and
Mississippi valley. 1t is cloudy in the
northwest Light showers have fallen dur
ing the past twenty-four hours in the mid
die and north Atlantic states and lower
lake region, and on the central and north
ern Rocky mountain plateau.
The temperature remains nearly station
airy in all districts.
Showers in New England tonight will
be followed by fair weather Thursday
Generally fair weather is indicated for
other eastern and southern districts.
1t will be somewhat cooler in the middle
Atlantic states tonight.
The following feavy precipitation Tin
inches) was reported:
During the past twenty-four hours-Wil-
mington, 1.O1.
Rivers-The following changes in the
rivers Gin feet and tenths) have occurred:
Fallen, Vicksburg, o.
Above the danger line and falling, Vicks-
burg, 1.6
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition of the water
at a.m.-Great Falls, temperature, 20;
condition, /; receiving reservoir, tempera-
ture, "A; condition at north connection, 4;
U.
ing reservoir, temperature, 20; condition at
influent gate house, q; effiuent gate house,
6.
Tide Table.
Today-LCw tide, 4:36 an and 5:23 pm. !;
nigh tide, 1916 am. and 11:16 pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide Sis am. and 6.01
pm; high tide, HIPS am.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rises, 4:40 am; sun sets, TIA
pm.
Moon SETS 11:22 pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rises. 4:39 am.
The City Lights.
Gas lamps all lighted by SOB pm, ex-
tinguishing begun at SAT am. The light
ing is begun one hour before the time
named.
Arc lamps lighted at sos pm, extin-
guished at 400 an.
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
The following we're the readings of the
thermometer at the weather bureau for
the twenty-four hours beginning at pm.
yesterday: May a. pm, "a: pm, 60;
II midnight, 65. May Is, am, GA; s am,
6S; II noon. 76; 2 pm, "A. Maximum, 81
at pm. May "a; minimum, SO, at am.
May 25.
The following were the readings Of the
barometer at the weather bureau for the
past twenty-four hours, beginning at pm.
yesterday: May "A. 4 pm, 29. SO; p.m
92S6; II midnight, 29.S6. May Is, am,
9S6; am, 1856; noon, 29.S3; 2 pm,
$3.50.