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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-16
DIFFERENT FROM OTHER STATES.

Scarcely another state In the Union
has as remarkable and interesting a
history as Texas. In us respect at
least ii occupies a unique position in
the history of American states. Sine
it's discovery six different governments
have at different times claimed its al
legiance. and as many different flags
have waved over H.. those of Fronce.
Spain. Mexico, independent TsNds. the
United states and tha Confederate
States.
The foundations cf Texas statch pd
were not laid as a British colony. nor
under tn grant or control of the l8it-
ish crown, as were those Of the original
thirteen stats :, says the St.Louis OF hr
Democrat. It's first settlement dates
back more than two huud~pi years,
and it's first American col1nists went
there under terms and conditions i'm
posed by foreign state. TO whose lam
guage, laws and institutions thy were
t1t3i strangers. There never was. there
never could be. any sympathy between
these first American cojonists and the
NJ eNican government under The nld re-
gime. separated by vast Wildernessos
from the pc pleo the United StJtes.and
unaided save by the individual efforts
of sympathizing brethren 10 rein.
these colonists declared their ndepgnd-
ence, established it with the sword. and
for nine years maintanei a stable zee
public.
IeNas was neither purchased nor ~
quered for the Union. Annexation tnthc
UnitetSt2tes wasaccompl,sh through
treaty MADE by Texas representa-
tives and ratified by the free sufil0s"
ot the citizens. No other state iu the
Union has had such varied experiences
or salleu through such stormy seas INTO
the maven lf peace and nrusDCLltN.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-16
HEpTASOPHS.

The ifguiar meeting of Thomas DOYLE
conclaye, No. 7O4, was held Friday even
ing. Dec s. Archon Andrew =. Martin
in the chair. A barge amount Of rou-
tine business was handed Eight appM-
cations for membership were read and
acted upon. The committee on bylaws
and sick benefits reported progress, ana
the committee appointed 90 arrange for
a smoker reported that they would be
ready Ia entertain the members and
their invited friends on the evening Of
9he second Friday in January. The an
nual election OF officers was held ac-
cording 10 law with the following re-
suit: Pass warden, Michael Egan: ar
chon, Andrew =. Martin; provost. r.
T.. Manney; prciate, Charles =. Corr
ncll; secretary Hugh a. McManus; IL
nancier, David ii, McCarty; treasurer
hfEhur IT, Smith, inspector. David w.
McGarvey, warden. James +. McMsn-
us. seWinci James g. O'COnnell; trus-
tees William II. Mc4.au~hlin. Joseph
Appleton. Eugene r. Hunt. medical eX-
aniner. William IL. Mclaughlin. NJ. ID.
Next Friday evening Is looked forward
TO for an interesting time. as the ini
tiation "f candidates viii form part of
the entertainment.
Past Archon :. w. Thompson, depu
~ supreme 0rganiZcr. was a guest of
Ivanhoe lodge, Knights Of yythias on
the occasion of thelr eleventh annivet-
sary which they C. lebrated last Thurs
day evening with n banquet. He was
the only one present not member or
the order and was honored by beng
among the so akers or the evening.
making the subject Of his talk the
beauties and blessings Of the grand
work ~ fratcrnities which bring the
finer natures ~ men closer In touch and
exemplify the fatherhood OF God and
the brotherhood of man.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-16
OLD LETTERS FROM PRESIDENTS.

There has lately been found In town
near Bridgeport. Conn. a valuable col
lection of old letters of nearly cen-
tury ago among them several by ,'eo.
Washington. Andrew Jackson. Danlel
Webster Henry CLAY, James Munroe
and John Quincy Adams says the Bos-
ton Transcrpt The letters were found
among some ola papers and books be-
longing 90 one of the oldest families in
the state. ana are in The best condition.
although they have been stored away
for arly one hundred years The
washington letter was written 60 a
Connecticut member Of the family
when the general was with the army on
IN. Hudson river, and pertains to the
pr,r, hIe movement of his and the enc
my's troous
The letters ~ John quincy Adams
and Andrew Jackson are peculiarly in
tcrcsting. as they arr both written 10
the same friend on the same day in
arch 1874 and each asks the common
frfcnd o. say what hc thinks the
chances FOR each ar FOR president.
This was I'm the days WHOM the vice.
president wdsclected ,n The same count
as the president the one receiving the
greatest number OF NutCs being chosen
president. Each asks his corresponds
eut what he should do when elected.
and now he should act toward his friend
ana rival. Tho Jackson letter Is also
very valuable aud ~ one of The most
characteristic letters ia existence
written by thc general. The ind has
made quite stir among anuduarias i'm
IN state AMI 1 the old trunks and
libraries arc being Ncrhaulcd 90 lind
uthcrs % tho samC Kind.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-16
If WOMEN ONLY KNEW
What gHeap of Happiness it
Would Bring to Providence
Homes.

Hard to do housework with an ach-
ing back.
Hours of misery at leisure or art
work.
II women only knew the cause.
Backache pains come from sick kid
neys.
Doan's Kidney Pills will cure II.
Providence people endorse this.
Mr.. Oliver $. Emerson. OF ISL sher-
burne street. says:-- II can say that
Doan's Kidney Pills did my wife an
immense amount of good. or hate
years she was annoyed with pains
through her back and other evidences
Of weakened agd dlsordered kidn ys.
The remedies we used d'd not help her
and backache continued as severely as
formerly. We procured Doans Kid
ney Pills and they 50 improved her
condition that We consi or them the
b-st kidney remedy on earth. We are
glad at every opportunity to recon-
mend Doan's Kidney Pills
For saie by all dealers. Prc' -
cents or mailol by Foster Mnburn Co.
Buffalo y. Y sole agents for TIE
rf.ted States
Rcmombcr lhr nlm Doanslnl take
~ pihcr.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-16
FIiG9lN FATHERS.

The Providence colony. ~ as. ,alr-
brlt,d it's 18th anniversary on Thurs
day evening. with about l25 mepb rs.
friends and representatives from thpr
colonies. Thtrc Wsf' T. dInerent colo
niss r, prsseatsd. The proyldenre .ha
Wcstmiusrr AMI NarraganFsu ~
prpvilru-r ai.1 'Etu .k,t. Ntu blrn.
ard ect,fpi " etnu .DIonlr- Tn. .t.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-16

satisfied al the result OF their exer-
tions.
Brigade No. win meet Tuesday in
Guild hall, Olneyville square.
Brigade No. / meets Monday In AL
fredian hall. Wanskuck.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-16
S'l5, e :; ':so sermon, interviewer
UNITARIAN

9;l5. 9i,i.I e \ 7:ao, sermon. interviewer
UNITARIAN.
olneI st--service. 1915; the pastor.
..,. isrN li Jones, will preach subject:
ers, injecting, 4; YPRU 7.3O.
:, Weftminster Congregayional--Re j
FRrter, Newton Upper Falls, Mass,
VIII preach at i0:45: : :. 12.15.
NohsFegational. Benefit and Be-
nsN' iehl .ts--S $ g.30: public wor-
shil lQ;4a, Bible class. l.; vespers, 4.
IN I minister augustus M Lord VIII
pr zen morning and evening.
UNVERsAIIsT.
first. Rev II I Cushman. u u mas
Morning worship. 1915; 4 s. 15.l5:
spers. ,.
Church Of tho Mediator. crapston
rect. Rev W e. Selleck pastor S,r-
ice 1915. Rev Dr G J White ofliciat =
hg: $ :, l2.l5i \ 7 G. &, $50: special
Iectilre by pastor f30 on "The Claims
eof the Roman Catholic church"
y MISCELLANEOUS.
The church of Jesus Christ of Latte,
Day Saints-Meet for public WORSHIP
Sunday at D m i'm Eagle hall. 767 Wes,
Minister street. Bible class. l:4J. Al
are cordially invited. ats free. n
collection.
Helping Hand Mission. 70 Hartford
avenue--liegular services az 1.30: prais
and Testimony meeting.
First Church OF Christ (Scientis0. ~
30 Bow m Services ac l0.45
Subject. is the Universe. Including
Man, Evolved by Atomic Force"
Miss on Of the Coming King. So
Broad street--Prsyer. 1915. Bible class
l:50. spe aking. 2:i5 by Mrs l. A Curtis
conference. I.l5.
Broad street Christian. G. \ Conibea
Morning worship. 1915; ) 5
1916 Jr & =, 4, missionary service. =.
Household Of Faith. corner Cope anC
Sabin streets Preaching at and ~
by n II Virgin
Hebrew Mission. $50 North Main St
Brother James Wolstenholme and other
Christian workers viii speak ON thf
gospel plan of salvation at $3.50 and
$50 Rev DR. James ROsedale a native
of Jerusalem is expected to speak
Believers i'm the blessed and sancd-
lied seVenth-day- sabbath meet for di-
vine service SUNDAY at 2:5O. A con-
yer ed rabbi Is expected To- sneak.
Y VI G \ buildings, Men's mass
meeting with address by Lloyd r.
Wright. Subject breaking Home
Ties" 4.45. bows rally.
Bell Street Chapel-Seats free. Reg
ular service at l0;A5. Discourse by The
minister Anna Garlin St..rcer. The
Word " Memory and Hon6"-memory
- those who have died since the crape'
opening and Hupe for y h future of thf
work. : :. II At 7;i5 Rev Frederick
\ ~ ncklev Of Philadelphia. formerly
Of Providence win preach on The So
cial Ideal in the Twentieth Century"
Universal brotherhood lodge. No. 80
p0s WrvbCsset street. Puhiic meeting
80 Subject of lecture. Relation of
Universal Brotherhood TO Christian
ity."
German Evangelical Lutheran. COR
~ = Hun. inPtan apd Union avenues
NSetvices at W and I:30.
Wavaud Chapel. Suuih Angel street
ard Wavland avenues : g.
Rethauy VI ssion. % South Main ST
ReV John Melvin Collins. song, preach
ino and testimony. 1:45.
Providence Church Of Chris (Scien-
ttsn - Comstock avenue-Servl"e.
l0:L5. subject: "Is ghe Cniyerse In
cludro Man. Evolved by Atomic
FOrce9'
Noluntears Of AUerica. 115 Westmins-
tar St-a:a0. " <: Gospel praiea services.
II. 3an7 S: 4 ID G Reid and Capt Hum
phries in command,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-16

'irsi, Rev II I Cushman. u u. pas
Morning worship. loA5, s s. 15:l5:
spers. ,.
church of Tho Mediator. Cranston
.reet. Rev W Selleck. pastor-Ser-
ice 1910 heV Dr G j White oficiat-
hg: s :, 1915, 7 G &, ESQ. sneeial
iccture by pastor 30 on "The Caims
aof the Roman Catholic church"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-06
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

DR. r. d. Bibber Of the Bath board
of health. has directed the police to
notify him of the arrival of every new
family that may move into town, so
that he may investigate. to see that
they do not bring smallpox or scarlet
fever into Bath.
Clerk of Courts James f. Hewey has
compiled his report Of the liquor eases
that came before the York county SUI
preme court at the recent term. The to-
tai amount Of fines paid was ssls7 There
cases that had been brought forward
from previous years. Fifty-two of the
actions were continued.
The SongO. Lock Co. is putting in a
new sluiceway and fishway at Songo
Lock, at the head of Sebago lake. The
construction of a fishway there, giving
fish an unobstructed passage from the
big lake to Harrison. has long been
advocated by sportsmen who frequent
that vicinity.
Frederick o. Sturgis Of West Cor
ham. committed suicide. Friday. by
shooting. Mr.. Sturgis was about 80
years Of age and resided with his wife
and one son on comfortable farm
containing nice set of buildings and
to all appearances the man was in
good circumstances.
The Saco municipal officers who have
been holding an investigation regard
ing the origin. of the fire. Tuesday
night, that destroyed four tenement
houses and stable on Irving street.
owned by Narisse Fontaine, entailing
loss of 5000, have rendered YER
dict of incendiarism.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-06
cAalisrs ARe ACTIVE.
csuslaS uneasIasss In spaln--Nsw Cabinet
Germany Alter tho casellass.

Madrid. March 5.-The Carlists ar,
showing signs of reviving activity. 4
band Of 1000 deserters from the Span
ish army is now gathered near tn,
frontier, refusing to Spain, although
the men have been pardoned. Carlis
demonstrations. 1t Is reported, hav,
taken place at Velencia but no detail!
| are procurable here.
The new Conservative cabinet tool
the oath OF Office. Saturday. The min
istry is composed as follows:
Senior Silveia, premier and minister
of foreign affairs.
Senior Dato. minister Of the interior
Marquis Villaverde, minister of n
nance.
Gen. POlavieja, minister Of war.
Marquis Pidal, minister of public
works and of the colonies.
Admiral Gomez Inaz. minister Of ma.
rine.
1t is expected that Gen. Martinez dc
CampOs will become President of the
Senate .s@s
The brother of Marquis Pidal. it is
thought. will be chosen as President OF
the Chamber Of Deputies.
Germany is said to have renewed
the negotiations for the purchase OF
the Caroline islands.
The cabinet council, today. decided
to suppress the pensions of all former
ministers. Senior Silvela, the new
premier. says the government has be-
gun at the top in setting an example
of economy.
Senior Duran, the new minister of
justice. is Catalan prOtectionist.
Senior Data, minister OF the interior. is
a taianted young deputy and aristo-
crat. who distinguished himself recent
ly by brilliant campaign against the
abuses and scandals in the Madrid
municipality.
Marquis Villeverde, minister of f.
MANAGE, is regarded as the strongest
member of the Silvela cabinet after the
premier. He is an able financier< and
advocates taking the country frankly
into confidence. with a view to a policy
of retrenchment which will impose sac
rifices on both tax payers and bond
holders. He favors an income tax and
urges the recognition and guarantee OF
the colonial debt.
Senior Sagasta has promised Senior
Silvela the hearty support of the
Liberal party on all national and dy-
pastic questions. The programme of
Senior Silvela includes protection to in
dustry. commence and agriculture
thorough reform in municipal and pro-
vincial administration. sweeping army
reforms. the formation of a really eff
cient navy with a fertilization of the
coasts and general financial re-organi-
cation. The premier has already in
vited presidents Of chambers of COM
merce and agriculture throughout the
country to repair to Madrid to concert
with the government the necessary
measures. ~
Admiral Camara having declined the
post Of minister of marine, Senior Sill
vela rendered it to Admiral Gomez
Inaz. who accepted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-06
BARRICADED DOORS.
Rev. Joseph Dixon, Boston,
Shut Out from Church.
Holds Two Services in Open Air Sur
rounded by the Faithful.
Engages Counsel and Says He viii Preach In
Church. Next Sunday.

Boston. March 5.-The troubles in the
eliminated, today, in the refusal of the
standing committee to allow the pastor,
Rev. Joseph X. Dixon, to conduct SER
vices. When Mr.. Dixon arrived at the
church. this forenoon. he and his ad-
herents found all the doors closed and
barricaded. The following notice has
been posted on the big door at the
main entrance:
There will be no services in the
church. today. BY order of the stand
ing committee Of the society,"
The notice was signed by George F.
Laid. clerk. ~ l.n.
The friends Of the pastor who had
been informed previously that an at
tempt would be made to prevent the
holding of services. were very indig-
nant and several Of them favored
breaking in the doors. No such hasty
action. however. was taken.
A large crowd assembled on West
Canton street, on which thOrOughfare
the edifice faces. just before 1890 o'clock.
the time set for the commencement OF
the morning services. A large portion
of the crowd were church memhe"s
while many were persons attracted ia
the scene out of curiosity. The crowd
extended well along the Warren avenue
side of the church, Notwithstanding a
rain storm.
Rev. Mr.. Dixon decided to hold brief
services in the open air. He and two
deacons friendly to his side of the con-
troversy. stood on the church steps.
Brief prayers were said and the audi
ence Joined in singing hymn. The
pastor and some of the assembly stood
in the rain with their hats of. The
service was probably the most unusual
ever held in the city.
Behind the pastor and the friendly
deacons were placarded on the big
doors of the church several long no.
tees, including minutes of the last
meeting. the notice given above. and
warrant for a meeting of the society at
7.3O o'clock. Monday evening. which.
among other things. is called to "see
what action the society will take In
reference to dissolution of any rela-
tions that may be existing between
the society and the Rev. Joseph K.
Dixon"
The notices were signed by q ma
tority of the standing committee. This
committee consists of IA members. OF
whom 10 had attached their signatures.
The doors had been barricaded on the
inside by a ladder, sawhOrse and
boards. 1t was announced during the
forenoon that three men had staid in
the church all night to prevent any at
tempt that might have been made to
force the doors.
1t appears that the standing commit
tee had meeting. Saturday afternoon.
when it was decided to prevent LIT.
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CABLES FROM OTIS.
Transport Senator With Troops Arrives Thu
Casualties for March.

Washington, March 5-The war depart
ment has received the following cable
messages from Mai. Gen. Otis:
80 Manila. March 4, 1899.
Adjutant General Washington:
Casualties-Near Caloocan, 1st Montana.
March 9. band, Private Alfred Cashmere;
thigh, slight: near San Pedro Macati, Sd
u. s. Artillery, March l. Battery 6, Sergt.
Dennis Shea, hand, severe.
Just reported as MISSING. Grant Gull
lam, Co. c.. 10th Pennsylvania. sent out
side lines for information, Jan. z: not
seen since. oIlS.
Manila. March 4, 1899.
Adjutant General, Washington:
The transport Senator just arrived.
Troops in good health. One casualty-ac-
cidental drowning. OTlS.
The Senator carried Cos. A. b. G. ID. II
and K Of the I'D Infantry, and sailed
from San Francisco Feb. l. The balance
of this regiment will soon arrive at Ma
nia on the transport Ohio.
The war department, today, received a
dispatch from Gen. Otis concerning the
arrival of the transport Ohio at Manila
Manila, March 5.-Transport Ohio ar
rived. today. One casualty. Private over
ton. Co. 6. ed Infantry, died. I'd inst,
spinal meningitis"
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MUST secome sAND,rrl.
Cuban Press Says Discharged Labersss Have
No Other Course Lett Opsn.

Santiago de Cuba, March 5.-El Pro-
venir. discussing the situation brought
about by the orders from Havana
limiting the total expenditure upon the
departments Of the provincial admins
tration to $4,000, says:
"There is only oone course open to
men who are without work and food,
namely, to become banditti Hunger
demands bread. The proceedings Of
the United States authorities at Havana
Wood and born Of jealously of his sue
cess and popularity among all classes
of Cubans. Three thousand men have
been thrown out Of employment at only
a days notice, which must mean a
serious menace to public peace and
property
The Independence. FL Cubano and
Santiago Herald, comment in much the
same strain.
Two companies of the 4th Immune
Regiment arrived in the city. today,
nominally to receive horses; but it Ia
expected that they will remain at least
week before returning to ManzahillO.
The court martial of Private John
Williams of the 9Th Immune Regiment,
charged with completely in the murder
GUS ARRAY at San Luis on Nov. IA, Il
still in session Thus far the prOsecu-
ton has offered two eye witnesses, but
the other testimony is conflicting.
The Judge advocate complains that
there is considerable perjury among
the officers of the regiment. The ac-
cused is defended by Major Harrison.
whose orderly he was at the time. The
case will probably last another 10 days.
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been changed to more commodious ones,
while others have been overhauled.
Col. Lippincott reports the establish
ment of convalescent hospital at Cor
regldor island. whose capacity can be In.
creased to accommodate 400 persons II
necessary. The island Is at the entrance
OF Manila bay, where there Is refresh,
ing sea air and less excessive heat. and
an absence of the naturally unhealthy
conditions surrounding Manila. The colo,
mel Is satisfied that chronic rheumatic ana
dysentery cases will not recover IN the
climate of Manila and the surrounding
places, and he has determined to SEND
many OF them to this country.
Considering everything. the neaItn oi
the command must be renorted as iairIy
good. The sick list continues somewhat
large but a reference, ne says, 10 taoles
accompanying the report would seem 10
Indicate a gradual decline, with some
fluctuations The total percentage OF SICK *
has declined from 1921 on NOV. I 20 so
on Jan. 16 There also is marked Dc
cline in the number of typhoid cases. NE
decline in malarial fever has been consiu-
cradle, while complaints from ,dysehlery
remain about the same. SmaiipoH con-
tinues to prevail to considerable desree'
though not to an alarming extent. FINER
getic measures have prevented an! seri-
Gus spread.
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CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Dist. Atty. Gardiner at New York
Saturday. denied the report that Prof.
Witthaus, the expert chemist, had fin-
ished his analysis of the viscera Of
Henry Barnet and that he had submit.
ted his report. Col. Gardiner further
stated that he did not expect the re-
port of Prof. Witthaus until a week
or 50. e f
The minister of justice at Montreal,
Que. Saturday. refused to change the
sentence of Mrs. Porter and her para
mour. Sam Parslow. and they will be
hanged together at St. Scholastioue,
next Friday at A. NJ. for the murder
of the woman's husband. II the sen.
tence is carried out Mrs. Porter will be
the first woman hanged in Canada.
Mary Babbin. "a years old. a domes-
tic employed, in Newton. Mass, was
struck and killed by an Electric car on
the Newton 4 Boston Street Railway
at Watertown street. Sunday night.
The motorman says that while the car
was running along at the usual speed
woman stepped out Of the darkness
right upon the track. The car struck
the woman crushing her head. ~
INTERPRETATION papers OF huge con.
Germ. to be known as the United Elec-
trio Company Of New Jersey. were filed
at Trenton. N. j.. Saturday, by L. d.
Howard Gilmour. a Newark lawyer.
The capital stock Of the company was
fixed at $4,000. 900. and 1t Is said that
its object will be to unite and control
all the electric light. heat and power
companies in Essex, Hudson. Passalc.
Bergen. Morris. Union and Middlesex
counties.
The fire and accompanying hot-air
explosion which occurred at an early
hour. Saturday morning. In the resi-
dence. at the corner OF Hanover and
Wilson street. Manchester. N. H.. oc-
cupied by Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A.
Trefethen and Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur f.
Stearns. proves to have been far more
serious than was at first reported. The
actual fire loss will probably not ex-
coed $1,000. but several firemen were In
jured. Mr.. Trefethen was OBLIGED 10
carry his wife out the burning building
in order to save her life