davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-25

There is nothing In the plan for cur
rency reform which the caucus COM
mittee Of the House Of Representatives
has prepared and will turn over TO the
consideration OF Senator Aldrichs fl
nance committee OF the Senate to en-
courage the hope OF the anti-green-
hackers for the retirement of that part
OF the government currency which has
somehow incurred their displcasure but
for which with the great run OF folks,
regardless OF political leanlngs, have
a fondness that is based on something
more than sentiment. The national
banks that were enlisted in this de-
mand for The retirement OF the green
backs and that the government quit
=
they called the business Of making
notes. asked for something that neither
Congress nor the people has shown any
disposition TO favor and which neither
Is at all likely to favor. The caucus
plan. however. does propose changes in
the interest OF the national banks that
will quite likely be approved by the
Senate finance committee and by the
people generally. The two propositions
are that national banks may be estab-
lished on a minimum capital Of $4,000,
instead of $4,000 as required by the ex-
listing law, and may issue their notes
to the full par value OF the government
bonds deposited in the Treasury instead
of only TO 80 per cent. OF that value.
These amendments TO the national
banking laws are surely reasonable. For
the rest. the caucus committee proposes
no radical changes in the existing cur
rency scheme and especially Ignores the
more important measures advanced by
The somewhat hystercal trustees of the
good will and estates Of the Indian
apolis monetary convention.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-25

The report that our Dewey is feel
ing so poorly that he is unable 20 meet
all the social engagem,nts made in his
honor at Hong Kong Is calculated TO
alarm his fellow citizens ana It Is ac-
cordingly relieving TO learn that Sur
geon Pagc Of the flagship who has been
with the Admiral FOR tho past year.
states that he Is only suffering a nor
NAL depression due Co year in al,
tropics under a strain that would make
any men feel Tired.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-25

The Cayman Islands In The West IN
dies were nearly oYcrN hClmcd by the
recent storm. Even apparently Secure
things are not safe. Even " yuu hnve
health be On your guard Dispas.
works stealthiiy-t uudefmmes and
trouble occurs where a is least ex
pccted. An occasional dose 80 Hostel
tci'a stomach BltteIs Will keep The
bowels regular. the stomach sweet and
disease at bay. II you have indices-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-25
A SENSIBLE MAN

Would use Kemp's Balssm for the Throat
and Lungs niscuring more cases OF Coughs
Colds. Asthma. Bronchitis Group and alI
Throat and Lung Troubles ihsn any other
medicine. The proprietor has authorized
any druggist 10 giyo you sample Bottle
fKIE To convince sou OF the inerit OF this
great remedy. lfice .5c. and zoe.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-25

There hasn't been "A lynchfng down In
Georgia for several days although we
are assured on excellent Georgian au-
thority that it is perfectly permissible
at any time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-25
ALBERT |. CALDER DEAD.
Death Vas Unexpected Though Ee Fad Been 10
IIl-heallh a Long Tine

Albert l.. Calder died at his residence.
No "a Benefit street, yesterday. He
had been in failing health for several
years. but in spite OF this death came
with unexpected suddeness.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-25

n H. perhaps unnecessary 10 explain
that the International tuberculosis con-
gress now assembled an Berlin is not
a gathering Of parties afflicted with tu-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-25

Agulnaldo continues TO leave his
headquarters behind.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-25

The kansas City Times calls secre-
tary Alger inoptitudinous. This is the
worst ever.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-25

berculosis but OF scientific gentlemen
engaged In the work or trying 10 erad-
icate the well nigh universal scourge.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-25

the soloists were heard 10 fine advan-
tage. The hall was crowded with AN
appreciative audience that gave every
evidence OF its enjoyment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-25

The ice trust is capitalized for ten
cool millions or more.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-25

that didn't grow."-Chicago Record.
Trailing gowns should never be
worn on the street, my dear; they are
intended for women who ride in car
riagss."
We'll. Jack, you know very we'll that
II isn't my fault that ! haven't a car
riage. '-Cnicago Record.
Hicks Snidewell went TO the LOTUS
hotel, but ne left as soon as he found
they sold liquor on the premises,
Wicks-That was like Sndewell. He
probably thought they gave 1t away
Boston Transcript
My horse has reasoning powers. l
tell you
I'm what respect particularly?"
Wei. instead OF shying az that au-
tomobile cab he edged up TO IL and
kicked it.'-Chicago Record.
societys pet may be FIRST in the whlrl
or receptions ana bais.
But shell have 10 admit it's the Tele-
phone Girl
Who receives the most calls.
Catholic standard.
yes, sir" remarked an amiablc man.
"a like To see an Englishmau come over
here ana drop his MS once IN a while"
Yes. answcrci the man who has
been lo EPSON Downs, and he likes To
see ms 80 over there ana drop our Ks
and Washington star.
"ls it true. darling. that YOU gave the
minister $50 FOR marrying us2"
Yes. but keep 10 To yourself I was
never SO swlndled In my lifc.'--Detroit
Free Press.
why is a." asked the American of
The Filipino. that AgulnaldO persists
I'm refusing 90 acknowledge the author
lty 81 the United states
Because" replied tnc Filipino. "he
thinks Uncle sam paid thst $50 600 600
90 The wrong party."-Chicago Post
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-25

London's experience With sunday is-
sues cf daily newspapers was violent
and brief sunday issues were started
by the Two youngest and most enter
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-25

"Breden." said the bicycle parson.
guide young spiritual bikes in ois yere
void SO dat you All won't scorch in de
mex. X."-Philadelphia North American.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-25

When a man makes a blunder that
he can't blame on somebody else he
doesn't like TO talk about it.--Chicago
News.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-25

Joshua fixed our congressman
What did he do?"
He wrote TO him for three dollar.
SO he could replace that garden seeC
that didn't grow. ."-Chicago Record
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-25
sM HES.

Inquiring boy (to his mother)-Ma,
what did the moths eat before Adam
and Eve wore clothes s?-Harpers Ba-
Zar
Evening star., 1899-03-27
Prof. Walter f. Wilcox of Cornell
IniXersitN Mnde Chief Statistician.

Prof. Walter F. Wilcox of Cornell Uni
versity was today appointed chief statistf-
clan in the twelfth census. He is an expert
teacher of statistical methods, a member
of the faculty of history and political
science Ithaca, and secretary of the Ameri-
can Economic Association. He will not be
required to enter on the active discharge
of his duties until the close of the present
academic year, in the month of June
Mr. William B. Powell. son of Prof.
Powell, the superintendent of schools of the
District of Columbia, has been temporarily
appointed a clerk of class =, to take charge
of the examination of applicants for ap-
pointment in the census office. This is re-
garded very nearly equivalent to placing
the examination in the hands of Prof
Powell himself, and the selection made is
guarantee Of good faith, thoroughness and
impartiality in the educational tests author
lied by the census act. Notice of the time,
place and character of the examinations
will be given to the public press on the re-
turn of the assistant director, Mr.. Wines,
from the west. Mr.. Wines left Springfield,
H., his home, at $3.50 o'clock today.
Evening star., 1899-03-27
DISBANDMENT OF VOLUNTEERS,
The Eighth Massachusetts to BE Mus
tered Out at ROstOn.

Orders were today issued for the muster
out of the Sth Massachusetts Volunteer
Infantry, now stationed at Matanzas Cuba.
The regiment will be taken to Boston on
the transport Meade, which is due at Ma
tanZas on the 30th instant An effort was
made to have the Sth Massachusetts mus
tered out at Salem, the place of residence
OF most OF the men, but it was found to
be inexpedient to do SO, and it will be dis
banded at Boston instead.
Advices received at the War Department
under date of Havana, March %. tel of
the departure of a number of transports
bearing home volunteers who have been
ordered mustered out
The Olivette left on the 9th with sly
ofhcers and l23 men of the I'd South Caro-
una regiment Tor Port Tampa, en- route
10 savannah. The San Antonio and the
other vessels mentioned cleared on the 18th
me san Antonio with thirteen officers and
All men of the 4th Virginia, direct for Sa-
Vannah The Vigilancia sailed with forty
elght ofhcers and 1.092 men of the 1st North
carol1na, direct to Savannah. The Kilpat-
rlcK carries tWeuty-six officers and 5I1 men
OF the lst Texas. The Florfda a so has on
poaro ntteen officers and 260 men of the
same regiment. The two vessels last mem
TONED Will go together from Dry Tortugas
10 Galveston. The Yarmouth cleared for
Port Tampa, taking twelve officers and o3S
men of the I'd North Carolina and nine Of
fcers and 136 men of the -4th Virginia en-
route to Savannah
Evening star., 1899-03-27
ONLY ONE ADMIRAL,
The President Has No Idea of Ap-
pointing Another.

Although a forced construction of the
legislation of the last Congress would seem
to authorize the President to appoint an
admiral of the navy in addition to Admiral
Dewey, it is said at the Navy Depart
ment that there is no intention of so doing
in the interest of Rear Admiral Sampson or
any one else, as it is perfectly clear that
the purpose of Congress was simply to
provide for the advancement of Admiral
Dewey to that grade On the I'd instant
the President approved an act authorizing
'the President to appoint, by selection and
promotion, an admiral of the navy, ETC."
) In accordance with that act, the nomination
of George Dewey to BE- admiral was sent to
the Senate and confirmed March 3. Not
withstanding that action, Congress on the
same day passed the naval appropriation
bill, containing a provision identical in
language with the act under which Dewey
had bean nominated. This bill was approx
ed late the same afternoon. BY some au-
thorities it is contended that this provision
of law, having been enacted subsequent to
the nomination and confirmation of Ad-
nliral Dewey, authorized the appointment
''by selection and promotion of another
admiral of the navy.
Secretary Long holds, however, that Con-
gress intended that only one admiral should
be appointed, and it is understood that
the President will act accordingly.
Evening star., 1899-03-27
SANTA CLARA PROVINCE.
The Census of 1887 Showed a PopuIa-
tfon of 33I. LAG.


tfOn of 331, LAG.
Assistant Secretary of War Meiklejohn
has received from General Brooke addi-
tional statistics in relation to the province
of Santa Clara, Cuba
According to the report, the province Of
Santa Clara is divided into six judicial dis
tricts, Santa Clara, Cienfuegos, Sagua la
Grande, Remedies, Sancti Spiritus and
Trinidad. The province has an area of
15,0I91s square miles, with innumerable
keys adjacent to the coast, the size and
extent of which are unknown at present
The census of 1897 showed a population
of 331. LAG inhabitants These are divided
as follows: White. 233 725; black, 52,I4O
half-breeds. 33.2I1; foreigners (Caucasians)
9T3 Chinese. 5,037.
The IIovince contains 217 municipal
schools. with an attendance of 4677 male
and 3,311 female children. OF private
schools there are 104. with an attendance
of 1855 boys and girls.
Santa Clara district has forty-two cities
and towns; Cienfuegos, 30: Sagua la
"a; Trinidad, II. The bulk of the Chinese
is in Cienfueges and Sagua la Grande.
The police organization of Santa Clara
embraces 1901 officers and privates. of
whom 600 are mounted and 300 unmounted
privates. The total police force is supports
ed at a cost of $96l 300 per annum The
urban. police must be single, the rural mar
ried or single: they must be between the
ages Of twenty-five and forty, and over s
feet inches in height and physically
sound.
Evening star., 1899-03-27
Police Captain Testines.
WINTER WHEAT CROP.
Reports Indicate That the Cold Killed
Much of 1t.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, March 27.-The
New England Homestead has compiled a
special report from information received
from correspondents in the entire wheat belt
of the country, which shows that the winter
has been most severe in the whole territory
usually devoted to wheat The report says:
THE ground everywhere has been frozen
to a depth beyond all precedent and to ac-
centuate this condition, snow protection has
been very limited. Except in the extreme
southern part of the belt the last week of
March brings no appearance of spring
growth.
The April l report OF condition. even i'm
a normal season, must be taken only as an
attempt to approximate the general situa-
ton, and this is what has been done I'm
consolidating into state averages returns
of oar correspondents. For the whole crop
this shows preliminary estimated condi-
ton of S21 against $40 last year. and the
lowest figure reported at this date in five
years. The advent of April weather, how
ever, may show a favorable change. The
feeling among wheat growers Is that the
crop as a whole can now hardly recover it's
normal vigoI, although II is far from fail
ure as yet"
Evening star., 1899-03-27
-----------f VS-----------------@-
EXTRA PAY FOR SOLDIERS.
TracewelIs Decision as to
Those Entitled to 1t.

In answer to a letter from the paymaster
general of the army requesting decision
as to the class of enlisted men of the reg
ular army entitled to the benefits of extra
pay on discharge from the army Controller
Tracewell of the treasury has decided that
the men who enlisted for the war only
were those who went in after the act of
April 26, 1893, which authorized the increase
of the regular army. Mr.. Tracewen says:
1.-The enlisted men referred to in the act
are undoubtedly these who were authorized
to be added to the regular army by the act
of April 26, 1885, and acts supplemental
thereto, in order to bring the enlisted
strength Of the army up to its authorized
strength in time of war and who are to be
discharged at the end of The war in purSu
ance of the law which authorized their en-
iiStment, in order to reduce the army to Il
after the declaration of war, under orders
for the increase of the army, who Were
necessary TO increase and maintain the
army above its peace basis and who should
be discharged under the operation of the act
of April %, 1885, and supplemental legisla-
ton at the end of the war constitute the
class of enlisted men of the regular army
entitled to the benefits of extra pay on dis
charge, if discharged in pursuance of the
law authorizing their enlistment. The case
might be different where such men elect to
remain in the service after the war to serve
out the full term of three years. for which
they nominally enlisted and are then dis
charged. But that question is not presented
end is not decided
According to the ruling of the controller
no soldier who enlisted prior to the act of
April % is entitled to extra pay, no matter
what inducements might have been offered
him in the way of promising his discharge
at the close of the war, which was general
ly known to be impending.
Evening star., 1899-03-27
OUR COMMERCE SINCE 1850.
Exports Have Been Greater Than I'M
ports for Years.


picture of the foreign com merce of the
United States from the adoption Of the
Constitution to the present time is pre-
scented in single table, which forms a part
OF the recently issued report of the chief of
the bureau of statistics. This table shows
the imports and exports and excess of i'm
ports or exports in each year since the
adoption of the Constitution and includes
both merchandise and specie. The total i'm
ports of merchandise in the enIEe period
ere $29,9I9.951 ,4S7, and the total exports
3o.9o2, 2s2,3S5. making the sexcess of eX-
ports of merchandise, s972, al. 1913. The to-
tai imports of gold and silver are S1,94O 49, :
$50, and the exports, 81. .400,623, ,5S1 making
the excess of exports of specie 81 i6O, 473,
Z6l. Combining these, the table shows the
total imports of merchandise and specie in
the entire period SaL920 III ,sa7 the ex-
ports as s34352. S26. 5GsS,y and the excess of
exports, 81, 81, 114,7 ,75a.
One interesting faetehdwn by the table
covering the imports aAd Exports by years
since l1s0 is that prior to fIs7G the imports
almost constantly exceeded the outflow of
exports. while since that mime the outflow
has almost constantlyssxceeded the inflow.
This is probably accounted for by the fact
that in the earlier years money was bor-
rowed abroad for use in the construction
OF railroads. development Of farms and
Evening star., 1899-03-27

about MarilaO. across the Marilao river In
the enga cement six Americans were killed,
including three officers, and forty We're
wounded.
The American forces advanced from Mey-
cauyan mot Maykawayan), the brigade
commanded by Gen. Harrison Gray Otis
being on the left of the railroad and Cen
Hale's on the right. They eventually dis
rerned white roofs and steeples among
the green trees beyond the river. looking
Rot unlike a Massachusetts village.
The rebels had an unforGable river in
front Of them and they poured in fire SO
effective that it showed that they We're
veterans, probably members of the native
militia which the Spaniards organized.
brilliant Artillery Dash
The American artillery put a dramatic
end TO the battle. Approaching, under
cover Of the bushes, to about sixty yards
from the trenches, the artillerymen emerg-
ed upon an open space commanding the
town. When the Americans appeared they
gave great yell, and the FiHpinos were
panic stricken, about a hundred seeking
safety in fight. while white flag was rais-
ed by those who were in the trenches who
also shouted "Amigosr' Friends)
Col. Funston. with twenty men of the
Kansas Regiment, swan across the river
Evening star., 1899-03-27
THE PRESIDENTS RETURN.
He is Expected at the White House
Lutte TOmorroW Afteruonn


1t is expected at the White House that
tomorrow afternoon, too late to receive
visitors on that day. He will at once
plunge into the accumulation of business
which awaits him, and. it is said. that he
VIII receive few visitors during the re-
mafnder of this week. There are a large
number of senators and representatives
still in the city, and the White House will
be the destination of many of them who
have not finished business on hand
Secretary Porter has arranged the accu-
mdiated work in such shape that the Pres
ldent can take it up with ease. All impor-
tant communications which have been re-
celVed in the absence of the President have
been briefed and viii be submitted to tb,,
President in this form. In a few hours he
can easily decide what matters to take up
first There is still considerable presslIr4
from congressman for places in the army
for constituents, but all that can be done
now is to file these papers for future ref
efehce, should there be vacancies. More
important matters will press upon the Pres
ident than these. 1t is said that one of the
most important will be arriving at some
decision as to the conduct of affairs in Ha-
wan until Congress meets again, no pro-
vision having been made at the last session
of the legislative body. The filling of Of
fices in Hawaii are among the questions TO
be decided. The appointment of a canal
SoihinlsSion Is sun unsettled, although. the
President had practically decided what he
would do before he went away.
1t is not likely, 1t is said, that the Pres
ident will order any change in the move
ments in the Philippines, The plan of
campaign there was approved by him be-
fore leaving for the south.
While the President has been absent from
the city some necessary repairs have been
made in the Executive Mansion under di-
rection of Colonel Bingham. There has
also been the usual overhauling of furni-
ture. Around the grounds the gardeners
have been at work preparing flower beds,
that everything shall look pretty when
spring comes in force.
Evening star., 1899-03-27

Gen. Pennington VIII Assume COM
mand of Second Artillery.

Gen. PennfnEtOn VIII Assume Conn
mand of Second Artillery.
ATLANTA, Ga, March 27.-Gen. Royal
T. Frank. who has been assigned to the
command of the department of the gulf.
is expected in Atlanta next Wednesday
from Admission. Brig. Gen. Pennington,
who was recently mustered out of the vol
unteer service, has been relieved from duty
as department commander and is awaiting
orders. He expects to again assume COM
mand of his regiment, the I'd Artillery, at
Havana and will probably leave for Cuba
in a day or two. Maj. ]. H. Calef of the
1st Artillery, recently in command of ST
Francis barracks, ST. Augustine, Fla, has
been appointed artillery inspector of the
department of the gulf. He relieves Lieut.
Col. Frank q. Smith, who has returned to
his duties on the Chickamauga Park COM
mission.