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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-11
TWELVE PAGES
SATURDAY, MARCH II, 1899.
OUR ONLY CONSTITUTIONAL
ARMY.

Before the war with Spain, and be-
fore it was supposed at all probable.
an army was raised and supported thar
was not required on our frontiers to
protect our people from the Indians nor
to enforce the laws, nor to suppress in
surrection, nor to repel invasion, nor to
meet the eXigencies Of any existing or
impending war. which ere the only
constitutional reasons for even calling
the State Militia into the Federal SER
vice temporarily. Existing war, at
least With Indians, had been held as
q necessary condition to warrant the
raising of an army by the United
States.-the Militia being considered
ample in all other cases. and in case of
n foreign war. to hold the enemy in
check until regular armies or a regu-
lar army, could be raised. Washington,
Adams. Jefferson and our earlier Presi-
dents and statesmen held these views
as the true intent and meaning OF the
constitution; and even when large APP
preparations for coast defence were
urged at the beginning of this century,
1T was held that the forts and fortifi-
cations. as far as necessary in peace.
should be garrisoncd by State Militia
ms 1t was agreed that the local militia
nearest the points threatened with at
tack in case of war. would suffice till
n regular Federal force could be raised
or recruited.
Yet. with none of the constitutional
warrants therefor. we had n regular
United States army of over $4,000 men
before the war with Spain began, and
that we had no proper or lawful use
for them was shown by their being
stationed in departments" all over the
States In idle garrsons, waiting for the
mischief" which the devil is said TO
find "for Idle hands to do" There
was large body OF these unconstitu-
tional troops. unconstitutionally locat-
ed near New York City: another
similar body was In garrison near
Washington City; another at Chicago;
another at San Francisco; and at other
points.-all without the slightest nee
essity, or the least pretence of any
warrant of law or constitution
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Tho VIRG1NIAN AND PILOT PUH-
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-24
ARLINGTON.

Mrs. John Kelley of Benedict street
met with serious accident on Wednes-
day. Mrs Kelley. who is about SO years
of age. was going towards home from
Cranston street, and as a near-cut was
going through the fence near the New
England railroad track. She had
stooped to pass under the fence when
she slipped and fell heavily against
post. which fractured her thigh. Mr..
Philip Mernick, the proprietor OF the
hairdressing establishment across the
street. happened to see her fall and ran
10 her assistance. Realizing that she
was seriously hurt Mr.. Mernick called
for Mr.. Charles Graves, who lives near,
10 aid him. Together they placed the
old lady in a char and hailing Mr..
James Crofton. Jr.. who was passing
in his team. took Mrs. Kelley 10 her
home. Dr. Mowry was called, who rem
dered surgical assistance, and at last
reports the old lady was resting COM
fcrtably.
A theatre party has been arranged
for this evening TO which number or
the local storekeepers, members OF the
fire company and others have been in
yited A well known ice man, who is
best known i'm his undress uniform, has,
for several days past, been practicing
wearing n collar so as TO be present
able during the party. which VIII at
tend the Providence Opera House.
Mr. Andrew Connell, who has been
laid up for several weeks with brok :
en- leg. has returned TO Work at tho
Cranston Print Works.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-24
BRISTOL.

The citizens caucus held last evening
al the Opera House brought out large
crowd. The meeting was called TO or
der by Mr. H. n. Turner and he was
chosen chairman and Thomas H.Crow-
ley, secretary. Remarks were made by
the chairman and several Of the citi-
zens who are desirous or a change. At
intervals the band dscoursed fine mu-
sic. at O'clock a collation. was served
by Catarer Reed. A ticket was placed
in nomination for town council and "a
committee appointed To notify the NOM
inees.
The Republicans held a caucus at the
court house. Charles b. Rockwell was
elected chairman and Wendall X. Da-
Wis, secretary. after little discussion
the following were nominated Tor
council: /, Charles VI. Church; :,
Charles 4. Barbour: 2. VIM III. Thomp-
son: T. Ezra Mason; .. VIM II. Thayer.
The nominees have served for num-
Der of years and Were nominated with
out any opposition.
The following named persons have
been notified 10 appear at the Bristol
county court house next Monday to
serve as petit jurors al an adjourned
session OF the common pleas division OF
the supreme court for Bristol county,
Hugh Brady. VIM. III. MaXlield. Om.
w. Perry, Eugene Leclair, John w.
sherman. John V. Lewis. Patrick
Trainor. Amos X. Bullock, Carl Siegel,
Cornelius Ryley. Charles IL. Carey,
2d. Charles j. Manchester.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-24
SL0CUMv!LLE.

The little hamlet of Slocumville sit
uatcd partly i'm the town OF Exeter and
partly i'm the town OF North Kings
town. and on the line of the New York,
New Haven g. Hartford Railroad. The
village was given its title Slocumville
by the earliest settlers in that vicinity,
the Slocums. who formed one of the
most prominent families in the state
Slocumvile Is a delightful place, ana ~
particularly charming during the
spring, summer and autumn months.
When the fields and meadows rich in
their robes OF green. and the foliage OF
the stately old trees. ana shrubDery
along the fine roads. make up one OF
the most delightful spots on earth.
Beside the railroad station there is q
postofiice, "A store ano about dozen
residences in the town. The postmas-
ter acts as station and express agent;
also as notary public etc.
There is an exchange OF mail daily be-
tween Slocumville and Liberty post
office. which lies about three miles To
westward The overland stage carry
ing the mail Is driven by Joshua Boss
who Is also agent for the News ana
who sells "A goodly number at Slocum-
vile, and at Liberty everyday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-24
CRANSTON.

The state OF things in the Cranston
village the last two weeks has been
beyond description. With the snow
storm all means of egress We're cut off.
and now with the thaw things are not
"A bit better. AT every corner there IS
a small sea from four To six inches
deep, and I'm travelling I'm and out OF
this section people are compelled to wade
through several such places. At the
lower end near the railroad there Is a
pool of water almost the whole breadth
Of the village. The residents are be-
ginning 10 realize that IL is time some
system OF drainage was introduced.
The removal OF hundred or so OF foul
cesspools would make the place con-
siderably more healthful in summer
time.
An accident that came near being ia
tai occurred at Molter's brewery on
Thursday Mr.. Thomas Stone went out
upon Spectacle pond To test the condl-
ton of the ice. When out some dis
tance the ice gave way and he was
precipitated into the pond. Two other
men went 10 his assistance and got him
out.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-24
TALKED ABOUT

Before Judge Sweetland this morning
Louis Dickinson. charged with assault
on George b Shaw. was ordered To pay
a fine of $40 and costs. He took appeal
and was ordered held in the sum of
5000 for the grand jury.
James Murphy was arraigned in the
district court this morning on the
charge Of defacing the building OF
James Hanley To the extent of 81. Muir
phy was fined So and costs.
The case of T.. A. Watts. charged with
non support of family, was continued
i'm the district court until May 26.
The case Of Josephine Hanley,
charged with the larceny of 81 in cash
from lydia Botham, came up before
Judge Sweetland and the defandant
pleading guilty was ordered To pay
fine of $40 and costs.
Clara Marks, who had been missing
from her home since last Tuesday re-
turned yesterday
Joseph Clarke. aged 40 years, who
was arrested last night and locked up
at central station for drunkenness, met
with peculiar injury. In the hip
poctet of his pants he carried needle
threaded with white cotton, and as he
sat down i'm his cell. the point of the
needle made bec-lino for the interior
of things. Or. Palmer extracted the
needle TINS nlpiulNE anu 'i'b NJ - ~
little more comfortable.
The case OF Wallace lIealcy charged
with assault un his Wir", Josephine
HcaIey. canc up iu the district court
this morning and Healcy was ordered
to nav a nnc of SEQ and costs.
Joseph Carey. charged with assault
on Isanc Nathgusuu, was ordered TINS
morning by Judge SWeetlaud To pay n
Hno of Sl5 and costs. Carey appealed
and was held iu 5000 FOR the common
pleas division of the superior court.
About o'clock last evening Oiiicer
Dowling found ON Douglas avenue
bar containing a rooster and Whlte
hen. The officer returned the poultry
ia the owner. Charles a. Taft, who re-
stfos NJ : Young avenue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-24
He WILL DECLINE.
Rev. Falhsr Stanahan Says He Will Not Accspt
profIersd Honor Of Bishop

Philadelphia, Pa, Feb. 2i.-Rev.John
w. Shanahan, pastor or the church or
our Lady OF Sorrow. OF this city, wlU
it was announced yesterday from the
papal delegation at washington has
been appointed Bishop of Harrisburg.
says he shall decline the proffered hon
or. lie says he naturally feels compli-
mcnted, but he positively will not ac-
cept. as there are many reasons why
ne desires 10 remain i'm this parish. lie
says he knew his name was being con-
sidere at Rome for promotion to the
Harrisburg diocese but he did every
thing TO prevent the nomination.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-24
WARREN.

The Phlanthropic society OF this
place held its l06th annual meeting TINS
week, when the following officers were
elected: President. Ezra Nj. Martin;
vice president, Charles IL. Handy;
treasurer A. B. Gardner; secretary,
Luther Cole; loan committee, E NJ.
Martin, Theodore Warren, Benjamin.
Drown. auditors, Benjamin Drown,
Samuel l.. Peck. The society was or
ganized i'm 1898 by mariners for chariti-
bic purposes. and since its organization
has distributed many thousands OF dol
lars I'm charity. IL has fund OF $4,000,
the interest OF which is all used in char
liable work.
The Warren Artillery Veteran asso-
citation has elected the following oill-
GERS, at meeting in armory han, COLI
onel, Benz. H. Martin; lieutenant col
onel, Samuel l.. Peck; major. John ii.
Brown captain. Joshua G. Drown; hrst
lieutenant. John w. Sinister. second
lieutenant, Charles II. Kelly; adjutant.
Gilbert II. cole; quartermaster, Jere-
miah Goff: commissary, John IL.
Pearce; chaplain, James Il. 3arrus'
surgeon, DIR. NJ. T.. Barney. After the
election OF officers refreshments were
served and addresses made by Colonel
JOhn waterman, lteN. IL w. N"NJrh'
Senator BENJAMIN Drown. Representa-
10 peck u. w. Gladding, James Bat
chelder and others.
.a.ss Aunlc AcGuir Of New York IL
the guest of Mrs. Alfred G. Barton on
Washington street for "A few weeks.
John A. Emery, Josias Tanner, Jr..
william e. Smith, James Dryden. Seth
w Simmons. George III. Corr, william
Il. Crawley and William w. Kelly have
been drawned as petit jurors for the
Common Pleas Division Of the Supreme
Court i'm Bristol next Monday morning.
Miss Eliza Mulvey ~ Providence VINO
has been visiting friends here since
Saturday returned home yesterday.
Two breaks i'm the water pipes are re-
ported. one on Wheaton street and one
i'm the main on child street. The latter
is the largest. These are the first that
have been reported for some time ana
are probably due to the frost.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-24
new STEAMSHIP LINE.
Belief That The Clyde Line viii Run Steamers Out
of The Port of Providence.

The statement was made last even
ing, by those who claim to be we'll in
formed that the Clyde line will in the
near future run line of steamers be-
tween this city Charleston, ;. c.. and
Jacksonville, Fla. The lease or the
wharf on the Hill estate was signed
on February |, the wharf secured being
the one on the east side OF the river,
where the steamer Francis Is now tied
up. 1t is probable that within Few
days the engineers of the Clyde com
pany and the manager, Mr. Egan, VIII
come To this city and look over the
property which has been leased, ana
see Just what will be needed To put
il into first-class condition.
While the time for opening the opera
tions of the line in this city cannot
be definitely stated at this time, IT IS
probable that by the middle of March
the steamers will be in running order.
At first "A weekly service will be estab-
lished. but If the demands upon the line
are such that more frequent trips are
found to be necessary. the company VIII
run it's boats oftener AT first nothing
but freight will be carried, in all proba-
biity. AS soon as the conditions ad-
vance to that point where IL seems 10
the company that il viii be well for
them to put on better class OF steam
ers suitable for both freight and pas
senger service this will be done, but in
the beginning of the operations moth
ing but freight will be carried.
IT is generally believed that the run
ming of these steamers will make a new
era OF prosperity for Providence. 1t
is also stated that at the wharf secured
the company will be able TO handle
what freight il may be called upon to
transport much more advantageously
il is thought, than would have been the
case had it located on the other side
of the river.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-24
OLNEYvILLE


There Is a decided change for the
better in mill circles in this vicinity.
and some OF the mills are now running
their full capacity. This is the state
OF affairs at the Evenscliffe mill. for IL
has for some and is at the present time'
running overtime, and all OF the en-
ployes are making more than ordinary
mill wages.
AT the Delaine mill machinery that
has been idle for "a long time Is grauu-
ally being put I'm motion. and the pros
meets for the future are brighter than
they have been for years. the aye
house of this mill is busy place ana
new help is being engaged nearly every
day. The Riverside mill has increased
the number of spindles and Is In the
race for better times. Higher wages
IRE looked for i'm the near future not
only by the help. but tradesmen' anu
while nothing has been made puplc
by the mill officials, IL has peen IN
timated that such "A desirable move was
now under consideration.
There was considerable eNclteineht
jn the annexed district yesterday atter-
noon for Messrs. John O'Conncll ana
John O'Donnell, the real estate agent,
rode over that district and inspected
several large vacant lots, Dut just ior
what purpose no one but they Know
hence the excitement.
Washouts two feet deep on Harttora
avenue made by the recent storm sum
await the attention of the highway de-
partment.
John Tierney who has been seriously
il az his home on Messer street ls
somewhat improved.
Ex-councilman John r. Harlow has
fully recovered from his illness.
The entertainment given by Nara
eansett lodge. A. O. L. w, in Library
hall last evening was huge success.
There is just little fun In the town
Of Johnston over an electric light. Tor
]. W. Waterman who believes in nav
ing all sorts of improvements, ana rs
willing To pay his share. asked the
town council some days ago 10 have q
portion of his estate set or from tho
town, so that he could become taN-
payer i'm Providence. Mr. Waterman $
idea was to get an electric light, ina,
WAS NOT located far from his house. on
city property. so that he would be sure
of light 365 DAYS i'm the year. He did
not have confidence that the town oi
Johnston would do this. The council
d.d not grant his request, so yesterday
there was a hearing before the senate
and the Senate decided that new bill
should be drawn up.
Bright and early this morning a large
pole was taken out and planted in front
of Mr.. Waterman's residence, at tho
corner Of Plainheld street and silver
Lake avenue. Now Mr.. Waterman
neighbors want 10 know why the Mar.
ragansett Electric Light Co. ordered
the change of the light, for said ligh'
Is in the town OF Johnston, but what
light is shed from II is paid for by the
city. No one seems 10 known just why
or how this move was made.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-24
BLAMEs MoLINEUX.
e,srnish Gives Further Testimony Re-
garding the Fatal 'Bromo Seltzsr.


Cornish Gives Further Testimony Re-
garding the Fatal ''Bromo seltzsr.'
New York. Feb. 24-Harry Cornish. on
the witness stand at the Adams inquest
yesterday. accused Roland Il. Molineux
OF having sent him bromo seltzer. Ever
since Cornish first testified in the case
he has been asking TO be recalled. claim
ing that when on the stand at the OPEN
ing OF the inquiry he had not finished
giving his testimony, and since then
many statements had been made by
other witnesses which seemingly contra
dicted what ne had sworn TO. The court
room was crowded, but Cornlsh's state
ments did not create much OF Il sensation.
His story was that he thought Moli-
neux had sent him the poison because he
was the only man who had shown great
enmity towards him; that Molineux had
lied about him and prosecuted him; that
he had lied about others in the club;
that there was enmity between Barnet
and Molineux. and that Molineux had
started stories about members OF the
Knickerbocker Athletic club.
Witness stated that Molineux being In
a rival club, was Jealous OF him. lie de-
athletic clubs OF New York city for the
murderer OF Mrs. Adams. He suspected
Mollncux of having sent kutnow pow
ders TO Barnet. lie testified that Mrs.
MolineuN's statement that she had
never been IN Barnets room alone was
false. lie knew OF a person who had
seen Mrs. Molineux and Barnet drinking
wine I'm the latter's room when no other
person was present. Witness stated that
MolineuN was his bitter enemy and the
only man he knew OF who should have
motive for wishing To take his life.
Cornish was very earnest in testifyins
and contradicted much that he said when
he was fifst examined by the coroner.
Cornish was asked several times to give
the names of men who had told the sto-
ries that he repeated about Moiinsux. He
said that he could not remember them
all. but that ne had no doubt these men
would come forward and substantiate
his story RS soon AZ they heard he had
told it He talked rapidly and at times
the jury could hardly follow him.
The other testimony given yesterday
was without special new features.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-24
TROUBLE IN SAMOA


Vancouver, B. c., Feb. 2i.-According
10 sydney newspapers received by the
steamer Miowera today. an Interview
was had with Mataafa in his camp
after the battle 10y a reporter, WHO
learned that Mataafa was equally
ayerse as Mailetoa TO seeing the ISL
ands under German control. Mataafa
in his attack on Malletoa's forces was
most eager not TO hurt the bodies or
injure the feelings of any white per-
sons. The interviewer adds that IL ap-
pearcd 10 him that Mataafa was being
urged on against his personal wishes
TO 0ght.
There is a girls school Of some con-
siderable dimensions at Apia. ii is
conducted by two English women, ana
girls from all the islands irrespective or
tribe or political party, attend IT. Inc
belligerents regarded this place as ab-
solutely neutral. Mataafa gathered all
the dead bodies Of his enemies that he
could find and cut their heads OH an
trophies OF the battle These grue-
some relics were not made visible 10
visitors TO the camp. The trunks were
taken by Mataafa's people ana buried
at the roots of trees belonging TO them,
so that in future years when they eat
the fruit they will always have in
mind the routing OF the enemy.
After Mataafas victory there was
fearful loot All day long houses were
burning and many plantations were
dug up.
resident Of Samoa states that creed
differences have been introduced 1t be-
ing Catholics against the London Mis-
sion CProtestanD. When the Apia for
eign church was looted those doing so
i'm a large majority showed the emblems
of the former religion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-24
LABoR's OPPORTUNITY.

Fall River, Mass, Feb. 24.-The prin-
cipal topic OF discussion in manufac-
turing circles is whether an agreement
for the adoption Of a sliding scale will
be signed by the members OF the Textile
Council. who are TO discuss the matter
In confenerce next Monday. The OPP
portunities for the formation Of an
equitable scale are more pronounced
now than they could possibly be If the
prices of goods were falling. The mar
ket conditions are very strong. and man
ufacturers viii do nothing tending to
stop the mills. The operatives rep
resentatives. therefore. are in a strong
position The local conditions are such
that scale seems essential for the
preservation OF the industry.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-24
f1O-4t
SHERIFF'S SALE.

BY virtue of an execution No. BIZ is
sued from the Common Pleas Division
OF the Supreme Court holden at Provi-
dence. within the County OF Provluercc,
on the 2d day Of June 1898. and return
able TO said court on the 2d day OF l,e-
cember. 1895. wherein Isaac Hahn Of
this city and county of Providence and
state OF Rhode Island is the plantif
and Peter O'Rourlle of the said city of
Providence IS the defendant. VIII be
sold at public auction ON Saturday,
February 25th, 1899, at IL o'clock, noon.
al the Sheriff's office I'm the PROV idenc
County Court House, in the city of
Providence. all the right title and intcr-
est that the said defendant Peter
O'Rourkc has in and TO the follow X
described real estate. viz: \ lot OF land
with all the buildings and improve
nents thereon. on the southerlv side of
O'Conneu street in saiI Providence. on
which IA measures 40 feet ahd eNtends
southerly holding the same width e
feet. being the easterly portion ot lot
No. 4sS on plat az land surveyed and
Matted by y. Lockwood in 1881 ana
iS3. FOR Benjamin Allen.
Levied on this 18th day of November,
iSqS. at 10 o'clock and - minutes, a. ~,
and will be sold 90 satisfy said execu.
tion IL sufficient
SAMUEL Il. GARDINER.
f3.1O17.2l Deputy Sheriff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-24
CAPS AND GOWNS FOR STUDENTS.

Cambridge. Mass, Feb A.-The Har-
ward senior class has voted TO wear caps
and gowns from May 10 the end or the
college year. The use of caps and gowns
on class day and commencement has
been established for several years. but
this Is the second time class has voted
to wear them as a uniform during term
time. Considerable opposition is felt
even now. and the minority, who object
TO the every day use OF cap and gown, in
tend TO secure, if possible, a reconsidera-
ton OF last NIGHTS vote.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-24
fOUNDERED DURING A GALE.


City OF Mexico, Feb. 2i.-The Norwe-
gian steamer Spero, engaged in the
cattle trade between Vera Cruz and
Havana has arrived at the former port
with four of the crew of the British
brgantine Erstilla. This vessel left
Pensacola two weeks ago. lumber laden,
for Vera cruz and foundered on the
18TH instant during furious northern
gale. Four of the crew climbed on top
of the cabin and for nine days suffered
terribly from thirst, and their only
food was a little fish which they caught
with their hands.