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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-26
FIRE IN A Tenement HOUSE.


There was d fire in the tenement
house in the rear OF No. 49l South Main
street. and n woman informed Officer
Hanan that there was a man in the
burning building. The policeman at
once STARTED to the rescue and mounted
the stairs to the second story despite
the thick volumes Of smoke which made
breathing most difficult. and he was
forced To retreat.
He then gave his overcoat To the Wo-
man and made second attempt 10
find the man. He crept along on his
hands and knees under the smoke. and,
knocking in the doors on the second
floor. made a thor@pgh but unsuccess-
full search. He was forced to leave the
building without finding the man.
When he came out the woman ana
overcoat were gone, but later the over
coat was recovered.
When the fire was under control the
missing man was found lying in the
backyard. having jumped from sec
ond story window. landing on the
ground with force enough TO render
him unconscious. He was Thomas
Smith colored. who. with his family,
occupied the tenement, which Is owned
by George T., Harrington. Smith was
sent TO the Rhode Island hospital,
where il was found that he had re-
ceived scalp wound but 1t is not Sc
rious.
The damage done by the fire will not
exceed 800. and the cause OF the blaze
is unknown.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-26
BANK MEN ON SALE OF BONDS.
CONTINUED from Page one)

Mr.. George l.. Martin OF the Phenix
National Bank. said that he believed
the state would make a great mistake
in selling it's national bank stock at
this time Stocks We're depressed and
there would naturally be a heavy loss
on the sale. and II the state desired 10
re-inyest the proceeds of the sale in
state and town bonds a heavy premi-
UNI would have TO be paid for these Sc
curities. Thus there would be two losses
instead Of one, n loss In selling and "a
loss In buying. He thought that IL the
state held on TO its national bank stock
for fhe present there would be every
advantage To be gained
Mr.. Benjamin \. Jackson OF the
Providence Banking Company had
not given the matter consideration. but
he said that he did not believe that the
state had decided To take such step
without providing some means TO pro-
1ect it's stocks from being slaughtered.
A cashier OF one Of the leading banks,
who declined the use OF his name. said
that he believed that 1t would be found
that certain banking men were largely
instrumental In having brought about
the proposed action OF the state. be-
cause they believed that the result Of
ahrowing this large amount OF stock
on the market would be TO their mate
rial advantage. He said that he eX-
pected that one outcome OF the matter
would b. a eonsolidatieh- efs at least
three of the fbcal backing institutions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-26
BROWN UNIVERSITY.
Day Of Prayer fittngly 0bsered- Services IN Man.
ming and Sayes Halls

Today is the day of prayer for Amer
lean colleges. College exercises at
Brown University were suspended in
order that the day might be fittingly
observed. At $3.50 "a. IN. Acting Presi-
dent Clarke led service of prayer in
Manning hall.
Sayles hall was filled TO the door at
1O:3O a. IN. by the students from both
the mems department and from Penn
broke hall DR.. Henry NJ. King OF the
First Baptist church presided and after
the prayer introduced the Rev. Il. ID.
Burr of Boston.
Dr. Burr spoke of the story of the re-
turn of Abraham. of job and OF the
prodigal son after their wanderings.
''Human pathos." he said. lis separa
ton from God. i wish To speak OF two
things which tend To keep man from
God-overemphasis OF the material and
intellectual elements. He that hath the
Son, hath life Life is the essential ele-
ment. There is one single conception
which Jesus had of God and that was
father"
This evening the Rev. j. j. Wooley
OF Patucket will address the students
I'm Manning hall.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-26
SLASHEO HIS THROAT.
A Thiteen-Ye Pupil Fatally
Stabbed His Teacher.
Hunter, the Teacher, Was Furnishing The
Boy In a Very Brutal Manner

Albany. Mo-, Jan. 26-Mr. u. H..
Hunter, teacher In the adams school,
II miles northeast of here, was yester-
day fatally stabbed by 13-year-old
pupil named Charles Ayres, whom he
was whipping. The boy is i'm jail here.
According To statements OF the pupils,
Hunter was Furnishing Ayres by holding
a switch close TO his face, bending IL
back and allowing it To snap against
him. The switch almost cut the blood
every time Suddenly the boy whipped
out a jackknife and made slash at
the teachers throat. The blade struck
half around The neck. cutting "A fright
ful cash.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-26
kLGER TESTIFIES.
Secretary Of War Appears Before the
War Investigators.
Denies That He Was In Any Way Inter
estsd In Camp Sites or Contracts.

Washington. Jan. 26- Secretary Al
ger in response 10 an Invitation of the
war investigating commission, appear
ed before that body today.
The secretary was sworn by Gen.
Wilson. after which GOV. Beaver, after
asking permission 10 use the title
General" instead of Mr.. Secretary. -
began the examination of the head OF
the war department.
Secretary Alger in beginning stated
that he had beeh on duty at the war
department constantly during and az
ter the war with Spain. The chiefs OF
bureaus I'm the department he said
were generally appointed To such
places because OF seniority, but The
president IL ne thought proper could
break this rule
When asked i'm regard 90 eNpendi-
lures by the department OF the war
fund the secretary replied that the
larger part had been devoted TO
strengthening coast defences.
During the continuance of the war he
had been kept constantly advised or all
actions taken by the several bureaus.
IL he had not been advised OF any inn
portant fact i'm regard TO department
work. the head of one of the bureaus
was TO blame.
III any report originating outside of
the department came to him he inves-
tigated IL at once.
During the early days OF the war
some defects were apparent. 1t was not
because of lack of FUNDS, but because
II was impossible 10 handle properly 81
large a body OF men on short notice.
Witness did not recall having re-
ceived during the war complaints in
regard To foods furnished TO the army
There was a shortage of food at san
tiago. not because there were no sup
plies, but because they could not be
landed from the ships No old soldier
the secretary believed, would make
harsh criticism OF the food furnished
the army under the circumstances. He
had never had any cause during the
war for complaint of any officer.
Was the head Of any bureau guilty
of failure 10 discharge his duty during
the continuance OF she war; asked
Gov. Beaver.
mo. sir" replied Secretary Alger,
Did any report come to you of any
irregularity or of any fraudulent prac-
tices I'm the contracting for supplies TO
any department"
NO sir
Did you directly or indirectly have
any interest i'm the selection of any of
the camps occupied by any of the
troops?
mo, sir. ! never had any interest In
any camps. | don't know that any one
could have connected with me hay any
such interest.
Did YOU have any interest In any
contract for materials supplied during
the war;
Not to a cent in any contract" re-
piled the secretary emphatically.
Does that apply to transports pur-
chased? ?"
Yes. sir"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-26
BUTLER HOSPITAL.
Fifty-Fifih Annual Meeting Of the
Corporation Yesterday.
Interesting Report Of the Board Of Trustees.
The Officers Elected.

The 5jth annual meeting of the cor
poration of the Butler Hospital for the
Insane was held yesterday afternoon in
the rooms of the Rhode Island Hospital
Trust company.
After the usual routine business the
treasurer. Mr.. NJ. h. I. Goddard, read
his report OF the various funds of the
corporation. sowing total of S3lf,e02.0O
invested.
Rathbone Gardner presented the an
nual report OF the trustees. The COM
pletion of the Thomas Poynton Ives
Goddard house was spoken of. The ex-
pense. S51, 1916. was born by the two
brothers and sister of the man whose
name II bears. II affords the best ia
cilties for a class of patients for whom
the hospital has never before made ade-
quate provision. Ii suggests a home
like retreat. Attention was called to-
the pressing need for an inhrmary.
Such building Is imperatively needed.
both for the proper care and nursing of
the sick patients. and for exclusion of
patients during periods of great excite
ment Ii Is proposed To erect build
ing three stories high, extending from
the northward.
The report also said that the per
capita cost OF caring for patients has
steadily increased since the hospital
MAS nfSt opened. III VIII upnDlttSS
continue 10 increase from year 10 year
IL Is a mark OF advancing civilization:
that Il costs more 70 live means that
people are better housed, clothed and
fed and bettered physically and mo-
rally.
The following election of officers Was
then I'm order. New members of the
corporation. Edward T. child. Howard
-. Sturges, William l.. Hodgman. -. J..
g. Granger Prescott knight and Her
mon 6. Bumpus: president, William
Goddard. vice president. William But
Ter Duncan: trustees. Jabez 6. Knight
Royal &. Taft stephen Brownell, John
Nicholas Brown, stephen -. Metcalf
Rathbonc Gardner. Charles IL Merri-
man Isaac &. Bates John Il. Freeman
Edward y. child: treasurer. Moses B.
I. Goddard secretary. Charles Morris
smith: committee on audit, Samuel r.
DoTance. George NJ. Smith.
The meeting was then declared adj
iourned. and the regular session of the
board OF directors was held.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-26
INDIAN ASSOCIATION.
Prssdsnl Of The National Organization Makes an
Address 10 ihe Local Branch.

Mrs. \. ; Quinton, president OF the
National Women's Indian Association
addressed the members of the Proyi-
dcnce branch OF the organization. in
the chapel OF the Central Congrega b.
tiunsl church Yesterday afternoon. She
said that good work had been done by
the various auXiliaries during the past
year. Among All these the Providence
branch stood i'm the front rank in its
work she said She then gave an inter-
csting description OF her work among
the Indians. and her observations of
heir mode ~ living.
The meeting then transacted its an
uual business, and the following name I
were elected officers FOR the ensuing
year: President. Mrs. ~ q. Rartlett
secretary Mrs W. w. Bliss: treasurer.
"Mrs. y. a. chapman. assistant seCrc-
lary Miss Bertha Smith.
Ia the evening. Mrs. Qulnton spoke in
Trace church chapel and in reference
to the work done in he schools. she
said that the Indian bureau Etil re-
mains a political machine. subject to a
change in All its personnel at every
President Iona 4 election. She suggested
that the Wornsn of America demand
Justicc for The native Americans.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-26
He Can Begin HostIlltiss Against Americans
Whenever He Sees FIJI.
CAvITE WOMEN HOLD A MASS MEETING
VIII Petition Aeulnaldo For Permission 10 Take
Mems Places in Defence Of Independence
and Bear Arms II Necessary.

Manila. Jan. n, via Hong Kong, Jan.
26---The Republica, official organ of the
Filipino government, announces that
the congress at Malados. has adopted
the Philippine constitution. prepared a
vote Of confidence in Aguinaldo and
empowered him "a declare war on the
Americans whenever he deems IT adj
yisab,e.
At a mass meeting of women at Ca
Nite yesterday. the paper adds, IL was
enthusiastically resolved To petition
Aguinaldo for permission TO take mems
places in defence of independence and
10 bear arms if necessary.
Paterno has asked for and II appears,
has been granted the privilege of TAX
ing prominent place In the line of
battle against the Americans
An American sentry. yesterday even
ing, killed captain Of Filipino artil-
lery at the Tondo OUTPOST. As result.
the native press is intensely excited
and dcnounccs Il as "cowardly as
sassination."
On SATURDAY evening Jan. 2D five
.fltlDlnOS, utititfllitu - hhNf I'm
for their captains death. attempted To
enter our lines. An American sentry
killed one of them who was armed with
a revolver. After an exchange OF SHOTS
the Others were arrested The incident
has intensified the excitement here.
The Mabini cabinet yesterday insist-
ed upon the liberation of the Spanish
civil prisoners. in commemoration OF
the proclamation of the Filipino repub-
lie. and also donated money TO the ma
tive clergy. decree TO that effect
was signed. The Spanish clergy, how
ever, remain prisoners.
An elaborate program has been ar
ranged for the formal ratification OK
the constitution today
Nothing was accomplished at the con-
y ference here yesterday, and II IL rumor-
ed that the Filipinos, at their next
meeting. viii give the Americans eight
DAYS In which 10 accede TO their de-
mand for recognition. The rumor is
discredited.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-26
DEATH CLAIMS HIM IN COURT.
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l''~'hNfA'Nt Aff''' ~ 0hfff
When the rourt convened at noon Mr..
Garland resumed an argument IN the
case Towson vs.. Moore. which had be-
gun yeesterday. There was a full
bench. with the exception of Justices
Brewer and White. Mr. Garland spoke
calmly ana with no evidences OF agita-
tion er effort he had read from a law
volume and had followed with the SEN
terce: This. your honors. Is our con
tcntion." As the last word was uttered
Mr.. Garland was seen Go raise his hand
and then gasp. He tottered and fell
eidewise. striking against a chair and
ovcrturning II as he fell heavily 10 the
floor. succession of loud. deep gasps
came from him as he lay on the floor.
His associate In the case. Mr.. Franklin
Mackey. was at once by his side. aud
with other counsel and officials the head
OF the dying man was raised. his shoes
removed and "A draught OF water given
him. a deathly pallor had overspread
his face and this soon gave place 10
"A deep purple. He was carried from
tho chamber across TO the room Of chief
Clerk Mckenney. and there placed ON
sofa. Scnator Gallinger. who Is "a
physician. was near at hand. single
glance told him that the attack would
be fatal. Within 10 minutes from the
time OF his stroke. Mr. Garland
brcathed his last.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-26
Had Catarrb 38 Years.

Josiah Bacon, conductor on the 7. w.
e. b.. r. r., says. ~ had suffered with
catarrh for 20 years and regarded my
case as hopeless. One day / saw the
testimonial OF Geo. II. fiearn in a Braz-
ilian Balm circular lIcarn was the
engineer on my train and / knew his
case was desperate. talked with IIearn
and his cure gave me hope. | began
the uSc of the Balm at once. There was
not much change for the first two months
bat then I hegan 10 inproye and IN six
months. 10 my inexpressible satisfaction,
\ wss sstirely cured"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-26
THE SAME OLD STORY.
Told on the streets OF Providence US Well
as Elsewhere

Some thipgs you cannot tell too often.
Repetition gives them added strength.
The same old story Is pleasant TO hear.
When il brings happiness TO home.
Brings joy 10 the afflicted.
Tells how burdens can be raised.
How the back can be relieved.
All pains and aches removed.
Proves how easily IL is done.
Providence people tell the story.
Friends and neighbors talk of IL.
They tell about their kidney ills.
How they suffered, how the cure came.
What they think of Doan's Kidney
Pills.
Here is what a citizen says.
Mrs John White of 81 Harris avenue
saws: For over two years | was trou-
bled with pain across the small of my
back. Many q time L suffered so much
from It.. l had TO stop work ana lie
down To rest. / took all kinds OF pills
and patent medicines in my efforts to
get something that would do me good.
NV last attempt was to go 10 +. l."
Lothrop's drug store for box OF
Doan's Kidney Pills. -ghey relieved me
after a few doses and when L contin-
ued their use for a while longer the
! backache left me. Not only was my
back stronger and better, but my head
ache was gone. My condition before
and after using Doan's Kidney Pills
tells what such a remedy is worth in
my estimation. Relief and cure OF my
condition means a great deal
Doans Kidney Pills for sale by all
| dealers. Price 80 cents. Mailed by Fos-
| ter-Milburn Co. Buffalo, y. y, sole
| agents for the United States. Remem-
ber the name. Doan's, and take no
| substitute. 1l', 2o-t-, St
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-26

Yesterday afternoon a horse owned
by william curtis became unmanage-
hlo on Eddy street and ran away. When
pottcr's avenue was reached the horse
took Co the sidewalk knocking down
owen Mcclure. He was removed Co his
home. 50 Seymour street and attended
by Dr. McDermott. he was not seri-
ously Injured. The wagon was badly
broken by the runaway.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-26
THE ROMeLIEST MAN IN

providence,
A. well NJ The handsomesi, aud others. arc
invited 90 call on any druggist aud get rnrL
q trial hottie oi kemp's Bnis1m tor thr
Throat and tmKs. "a remeay tnat is guar.
antccd ~ curc aud feheve au Chronic ana
Acute Coughs. Nstnma. nrouchius aud ON
sump iom Ffivr s.,. and ~.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-26
Lockwood Sues.

Herbert II. Lockwood, executor on
the estate of Roby Williams, has
brought>suit against Alderman Horace
Il. Remington and the Peoples Savings
bank. The plaintiff claims that after
the decision of the court. sustaining
Roby Williams will, Remington. who
was for a time administrator on her
estate, drew from the bank s2500, which
with other personal property he refuses
TO turn over.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-26

"Why do YOU always insist on hav-
ing your clothes made of wash goods ~
because, / don't know how soon
they may be- i'm soak. ak."-Philadelphia
Rulletin.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-26
EAGAN'S Defence.

CONTINUED from Page One.)
In answer To a question col. Davis
said that Eagan's conduct of his office
was perfectly honest, and he had al
ways had the good of the soldier at
hClrt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-26
Card of Thanks.

Tue family of the late James Hsnisy wish
10 express their sincere thanks for the bean
fiful moral offerings ftom ,OriCer- of Police
station No. l. snd for the sNmpsfhy oNtendcii
~ relative ani ffionds a. their late nereN'.
tr,..t. jasH u
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-26
SWAN POINT CEMETERY

once 30 North Main street.
Omnibus to the Cemetery runs from
corner OF South Angel street and Way
land avenue sundays every 40 minutes
from 10 a. IN. TO . y. m. until further
notice. a|
The Republican journal., 1899-01-05
DIARY OF EVENTS.
JANUARY.

1. Seaside and Equity Oranges installed
officers. The former was visited by
Granite Grange of North Searsport.
2. County Commissioners organized,
M. S. Stiles chosen chairman.
3. Phoenix Lodge, F. d A. M, elected
otficers-A. E. Clark Camp, Sons of
Veterans, public installation.
4. Penobscot Encampment, !. 0. O. F. e,
installed officers Solomon Council,
r. & S. M, elected otficers-S. J. Court
opened, Judge Wiswell presiding -Uni-
versalist church annual meeting
). Merchants Marine Railway Co.
annual meeting Ladies Aid Society in
stalled officers.
g. Timothy Chase Lodge, F. and A.
NJ. annual meeting-Thos H. Marshall
Post, G. A. r.. installed officers.
7. Waldo Lodge, l. o. O. F., installed
officers-First social of the Whist Club
series.
9. Union meeting of Methodist, Bap-
fist and Congregationalists at the Baptist
church in the evening.
10. Winter term of schools began
Belfast Lodge, N. E. 0. P, installed
officers-Sheridan F. Miller Command,
U. V. U, installed officers-George Pratt
Epworth League annual meeting-Cor-
nithian Royal Arth Chapter annual meet
ing. -Tarratine Tribe, OR NJ, in
stalled officers
H. Peoples and Belfast National Banks
annual meeting Lecture by Lyman
B. Sperry on "Gumption and Grit in
Peoples lecture course.
u. Palestine Commapdery, K. T..
installed officers.
49, Enterprise Lodge, A. 0. U. w.,
installed officers.
16. Miss Nellie Thompson, evangelist,
at the Methodist church.
10. Waldo Lodge, l. O. O. F., sleigh
ride to Searsport-Geo. B. Williams
impersonation Of ''Much Ado About
NOthinp''
The Republican journal., 1899-01-05

At Probate Court held at Belfast, within and for
the County OF v aldo, on the second Tuesday of
December, A. D. 1898.
A certain instrument, purporting to be the last
n Will and testament of FRANK b. MATH-
EWs, late of Belfast, in said County Of Waldo,
deceased, having been presented for probate.
Ordered, That notice be given to all persons
interested by causing copy of this order to be
published three weeks SUCCESSFULLY in the Repub-
llcan journal, printed at Belfast that they may
appear at Probate Court, to be neld at Belfast
within and for said County, on the second Tues
day OF January next, at ten of the clock before
same should not be proved, approved and allowed
GEO. E. JOHNSON, Judge.
true copy. Attest
CHAs. 2. HAZELTINE, Register.
The Republican journal., 1899-01-05

WALDO SIS. In Court of Probate, held at Bel
" fast on the second Tuesday of December,
1898, MARTHA j. OTIS, NATHAN F. HOUSTON
and JOHN E. CHAPMAN, Executors of the last
will OF ALBERT B. OTIS, late of Belfast in said
County deceased, having presented their first and
allowance.
Ordered, That notice thereof be given, three
weeks successfully, in the Republican Journal,
printed in Belfast, in said County that all per-
sons interested may attend at Probate Court, to
be held at Belfast, on the second Tuesday of Jan
uary next and show cause, if any they have, why
the said account should not be allowed.
GEO E. JOHNSON, Judge
true copy. Attest:
CHAs. p. HAZELTINE, Register.
The Republican journal., 1899-01-05

WALDO SSH Court of Probate, held at Bel
W fast. on the second Tuesday of December,
1898. FRANKLIN CHASE, ALBERT }. HAM
and CHESTER NEALEY, Executors of the last
will and testamei of JOHN c. NEALEN late of
Wlnterport,l in said County, deceased, having pre-
sented their first and final account of admnistra
ton of said estate for allowance
Ordered, That notice thereof be given, three
weeks successfully, in the Republican journal,
printed in Belfast, in said county that all persons
interested may attend at Probate Court, to be
held at Belfast, on the second Tuesday of Janl-
airy next, and show cause if any they have, why
the said account should not be allowed.
GEO. E. JOHNSON, Judge.
true copy. Attest:
CHAs. 2. HAZELTINE, Register.
The Republican journal., 1899-01-05

WALDO Ssh Court of Probate held at Bel
w fast, ON the second Tuesday of December
1898. GEORGE H. FISHER. Executor of the
last will of WILLIAM f LOW, late of Winter
port, in said County, deceased, having presented
his first and final account OF administration of
said estate for allowance.
Ordered That notice thereof be given, three
weeks successfully, IN the Republican Journal,
printed in Belfast, i'll said County that all persons
interested may attend Probate Court, to he
held at Belfast, on the second Tuesday OF Jan
nary next, and show cause, if any they have, why
the said account should not he allowed
GEO. E. JOHNSON, Judge.
A true copy. Attest
CHAs p. HAZELTINE, Register
The Republican journal., 1899-01-05
PROBATE NOTICES.
At Probate Court held at Belfast, within and for
the County of Waldo the second Tuesday of

AT Probate Court held at Belfast, within and for
the County of Waldo, on the second Tuesday of
December, A. d. 1898.
A certain instrument, purportng to be the last
n will and testament of FRANCES S. ELWELL,
late of Northport, in said County of Waldo, de-
ceased, having been presented for probate.
Ordered, That notice be given to all persons in-
terested by causing copy of this order to be
published three weeks successfully in the Repub-
appear at Probate Court, to be held at Belfast,
within and for said County, on the second Tues
day of January next, at ten of the clock before
same should not be proved, approved and allowed.
GEO. E. JOHNSON, Judge.
true copy. Attest:
CHAs. P. HAZELTINE, Register.