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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-07
A UNIQUE DEPARTURE.

Washington. March THE war de-
partment has undertaken the compila-
tion OF Photographic letter OF the war
with Spain. II has addressed circular
letter TO all the officers in the service
asking them TO contribute such prints
films or negatives as they may have in
their possession, promising to return
such loans IN good condition. IL further
asks all officers 10 report the names Of
such persons as 10 their knowledge car
ried cameras In the regions OF active
operation SO that their aid may be sought
In compiling the volume. The desire OF
the department rs stated in the circular
is Ito produce In single volume every
obtainsbe picture and photo bearing on
this subject Due credit Will he given
in the volume 10 all contributors
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-07
THREE BIG COMBINES.

Trenton. March Articles Of incor-
poration were filed with the secretary OF
state yesterday of the United Electric
company, with an authorized capital OF
100000 600. The company is formed for
the purpose OF acquiring and consoli-
dating the electric light companies Of
kssex. Hudson and adjoining counties
u northern New jersey
Articles OF Incorporation OF the Park
Steel company. with a capital of so. 900. =
600 fully paid in. were also filed. The
company Is authorized TO manufacture
any form OF iron or stee,
Articles Of Incorporation were also fled
for the American Brick company. The
company is authorized 20 manufacture
and deal IN stone. brick and building
material OF all kinds The capital stock
Is 10000. 600
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-07
FOR RESTORATION OF WAGES.

Boston. March THE board OF alder
men, in concurrence with the common
council, yesterday unanimously passed
a resolution declaring that the city gov
ernment OF Boston. without regard TO
party affiliations, and as "A measure Of
fair play, places itself on record in favor
of establishing the old rates OF wages
and salaries for all municipal employees
in all departments In which those rates
are not now paid" In preamble IL was
stated that the expectation of the mayor
10 accomplish a saving of s2000oo per
annum by the reduction in salaries had
not been realized, lowing To the unex-
pected exemption OF certain departments
for reasons familiar to the members OF
the city council"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-07
TO CONSIDER FINANCES.

Washington. March THE committee
OF IL members appointed by the Re-
publican caucus OF the house of repre-
sentatives 10 prepare a financial meas
ure for the next session OF congress, held
a preliminary meeting yesterday The
especial purpose OF the meeting was to
decide upon a time and place. when and
at which the work shall be begun. All
the members were present, AS were also
some Of the Republican members Of the
senate committee on finance. There
was a general discussion. No conclu-
sion was reached, however and an adj
journment was taken until today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-07
CAMP THOMAS DEATH RATE.

Washington. March IA statement
compiled in the adjutant generals office
shows the total number of deaths at
Camp Thomas. from the first occupation
of the camp. the middle of April. to it's
abandonment the middle of Septem ber
and including the four battalions which
remained To Jan. l. was 34i, the per
centage being a little less than one
half OF l percent. The total deaths
of the volunteer force which was mob
ilized at Camp Thomas up TO Dec. ..
which was two months and a half after
the close OF all campaigns In which any
of them participated, was for this period
Of six months 1.6l percent
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-07
REJECTED BY sTRIK ERs.
Granite Manufacturers IToposition Not
Acceptable TO Their Employees.

Granite Manufacturers Proposition Not
Acceptable 10 Their Employees
Quincy. Mass. March The labor
trouble between the Granite Manufao-
turers' association and the Granite cut
ters' union Is as far from settlement as
when IL first began. and. from the pres
ent prospects, a long strike seems GER
tain.
The proposition OF the manufacturers,
which was submitted at the meeting OF
the committee Saturday. which left to a
board OF arbitration the settlement of all
questions not at present agreed upon,
was considered at "A mass meeting yes
terday. The proposition was put 10 a
vote, and was cried down by unani-
nous vote.
Last evening the union committee
called on the manufacturers and notl-
fed the latter of the action taken at
the meeting. The committee or the
manufacturers received the report. but
had nothing further To offer, and both
committees dissolved. The union men
then withdrew.
A regular meeting OF the Manufac-
turers' association will be held tonight.
The strike will be discussed. and. as il
has been freely claimed that the larger
manufacturers are not averse TO sign
ing the bill, an interesting time is ex-
pected.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-07
A FATHER : CRIME.
Took the Lives OF His Wife and Four
Children Without Apparent Reason.

Took the Lives OF His Wife and Four
Children Without Apparent Reason.
Emporia. Kan, March John Gil
bert, in his cell in the county jail yester-
day. confessed to brutally numbering his
wife and four children near Enterprise
last Tuesday. Gilbert. for whom a re-
ward had been offered was arrested here
sunday. He feigned not 10 know of the
crime and at first slammed insanity
Finally hard pressed by Sheriff O'Cca-
nor, Gilbert confessed the crime.
Gilbert said he was badly in debt and
had been trying 10 leave Enterprise for
a long time. He could not take his fam
lily. he said and offered his wife a di-
vorce. she kept nagging me about the
children" said Gilbert, and throwing
them up 10 me. / told my wife II she
would give me $40 I'd leave and never
bother her any more. During the night
/ got up and went out into the yard.
Coming back I picked up the hammer
and hit the baby i'm the head. My wife
ran out into the road and was going over
TO the neiehbors. ran attcr and
caught her. She said she'd come bscI.
II would behIve, and thought would
go. Eut when we got in the baby was
thrashing about. on the bed. and when
! saw IL could not hold myself but hit
my wife or the head ana pounded her
till she could not move. and then took
the children"
When asked why lie did IL, Gilbert
said: II don't know; IL seemed like |
Just could not help IL after seeing the
baby there on the bed"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-07
TOOK DEADLY POISON.

Boston. March "a wcli-dressed
young lady. whose appearance indicated
that she belonged 90 family of wealth
and refinement who registered az the
Hotel Thorndike yesterday forenoon as
Niles Mary A. R Riggs % Lowell, was
found dead ga her room last night hay-
ing committed suicide by p,king cyanide
OF pots sssium An Identification of the
young w~nen showed that she was Miss
Alice Ruddock. who has been an inmate
OF private sanitarlum on Massachu-
setts avenue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-07
SIGHT DRAFT BILL A LAW.

Boston March 7-Of 81 senators pres
ent when the upper branch acted on the
governors veto OF the bill for days OF
grace on sight drafts yesterday after
noon, not one voted to support the gov
ernor, and the bill was passed over the
veto. III. absentees were Senators
Fairbank and Keliher and President
Smith did not vote.
Another chance was given by the prison
committee for those who wished TO re-
monstrate against the bill TO place county
prisons i'm the control OF the state, and
many took advantage Of the opportunity
TO oppose the measure. n number OF
clergymen came up to the state house TO
aid the representatives of railway em-
ployes to secure one rest day in seven.
The street railway committee heard the
petition OF the Woronoco street railway
for authority To sell power. Several
well-known supporters OF the bill TO in
crease the salary OF superior and SUI
preme court judges appeared 10 argue
I'm favor OF the bill before the public
service committee. Maiden park COM
missions affairs were discussed before
the committee on cities.
The committee on harbors and public
lands heard the petition for an appro-
priation OF $500 for a survey OF the re-
Gently formed harbor at the mouth Of
the North river. between Marshfield and
ecituste. There were no remonstrants,
but the committee viii visit the hsrbor
before reporting on the petition.
Governor Wolcott received letter
from Secretary Hay OF the state depart
ment at Washington stating that the
American ambassador al Rome has been
psked TO request the extradltion OF I'll
Blasi. wanted TO answer TO the charge OF
murder in this country.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-07
IN COMMON COUNCIL.

The common council met at o'clock.
President Kendrick in the chair and a
quroum present.
Councilman Angel at once moved
that the mayor and the board of alder
men be notified that the common coun-
ell was ready for business. 1t was so
voted. and Councilman Angel was APP
pointed to notify the board.
ON his return. Councilman Angel,
from the committee on finance. re-
ported back joint resolution To COM
plete the rebuilding of the river walls
between the Burnside bridge and Pro-
menade street bridge. and also joint
resolution to build a new bridge over
the Moshassuck river at Mill street /;
both passed on one roll call.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-07
WASHINGTON BRIEFS.

Secretary Long yesterday cabled 10
Admiral Dewey at Manila and TO Ad-
miral Sampson at Havana announcing
the enactment of the naval personnel
bill, and instructing them 10 have the
officers attached 10 their respective fleets
examined physically in order to make
ready for their rearrangement and pro-
motion.
Secretary Alger has given orders that
Fort Wadsworth. at the entrance OF
New York harbor, shall fire a salute OF
Il guns when the British cruiser Talbot
passes out of the harbor with the re-
mains OF the late Lord Herschell.
The cruiser Raleigh. en- route TO the
United States. homeward bound from
the Philippines, sailed from Manila yes
terdav. and will touch next at Algiers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-07

recent Asiatic dispatches intimate that
the United States may have an interest
IL the dismemberment OF China is ulti-
mately effected. This is very land
locked. however. and it's narrow en-
trance is wholly commanded by Port Ar
thur on one side and Wei-Hai- Wei on
the other The authorized disclaimer
given out yesterday. however. of any
purpose on the part Of the United States
To acquire any territory in that or any
portion OF China makes this considera-
tion of little moment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-07
STILL IMPROVING.

New York. March 7.--Mr Doubleday
last night said: Mr. KiplinC has had a
splendid day, that is a comfortable day.
lie is beginning gradually to take
nourishment of more substantial kind.
Og course he has the appearance Of a
man who has been al the point of death,
and his mind works very slowly. lie
has not been told 'of his daughter Jo-
sephine's death. Elsie has hccg some
what better, and ] think she is wen on
the road To recovery"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-07
TONIGHT AND TOMORROW NIGHT

And each day and night during this week
you can get at any druggists Kemp's Baisaul
for the Throat ana Lungs, Acknowledged 10
be the most successful remedy every sold for
Coughs. Croup. Bronchitis. Asthma and Con.
sumption. Get bottle TO-DAY and keep IL
always IN the house. SO you can check your
cold at once. Price 2Jc. ana 5Oc. sample
bottle free.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-07
LONG IN THE SERVICE.

Boston. March 1.--Georee VI. Miller,
the oldest cmploye OF the Charlestown
navy yard. for over 20 years messenger
TO the commandant OF the yard. for 4,
years prior 10 1868 an enlisted man In
the marine corps. and a veteran OF the
seminole. Mexican and civil wars, is
dead. after a three days sickness Of
pneumonia, aged st years. His service
record IN the marine corps was the long-
est OF any enlisted man In Us history.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-07
A cHAULAIN's TESTIMONY.

Chicago. March AT Yesterdays
meeting OF the baptist Ministers asso-
citation. Rev II. - ODpu chaplain of
the Third Illinois. iu Porto Rico. de-
clared thst he had been ten pOrar,ly de-
tschcd from his regiment bee ause he had
dared TO show his superior officers =
sample OF "uauscgting rations which
the men had TO cat" tlo made num-
her of other charges. which. De said. ho
could corrphorste IL requested 30,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-07
NOT READY TO RETIRE.

St Johns March Sir James Win
ter denies the reports that he intends 20
resign the premiership at an early date.
Although changes IN the personnel OF tho
supreme court may compel him ulti-
nlstely 10 retire. ne has no present inten-
tion OF doing so. In any event. 10 is
thought probA9l- that Ia viii await th"
settlement of th- French shore question
before deciding On his future course.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-07

Onsnses against Kaiser Wflheims
dignity iu the one year 1895 were pun-
ished. taken. all together. with t500
years OF imprisonment. according 90
tha Nurnborger Ioitung. a Socl1l-Dem-
oCTalic newspaper.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-07
DRESS Innings.

1000 yards best Silesa, worth "a
per yard 12iAc. at............. DC
20 pieces OF Fast Black Perca- O.
line, worth per yard 12tac. at o.
10 pieces OF Fast Black Surah, I'll
worth zoe, at per yard. ..... iS2C
BEST LINING CAMBRICs,alI
colors, no limit To quantity, d.
worth 81, at per ysrd........ osS
BEST FRENCH HAIR CLOTH,
worth per yard 42c all shrunk, )O.
per ........,.............. ~
--------------
Black Surah Finished Petit
coats,eXtra fine quality, worth OQr
Sl.2O, our special price, each. 0o@
An assorted lot OF Black and
Colored Petticoats, all new
and very desirable, worth
from $2.49 20 s., choice OF over OQ
- dozen at. each............. hs1O
EXTRA-Fancy Metallic-strip
ed Petticoats, regular S2.25
goods, for "a drive we mark 40
them, each. ch..................... h''o
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-07

Our Lining Department has been the
talk of the city You found the goods
just as advertised. We told you that
we could save you money by buying
them OF US. SO we have decided 10
give you few more bargains in dress
linings.
TUXEDO
WE ARE AGENTS FOR 1.-THE
very best Dress stiffening made; you
can boil IL or do as you please with II.
and we warrant every yard TO retain
its stiffening.
Per yard, I5c.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-07
TUxE DO
Petticoat Dept.

JUST FROM THE MANUFACTURE
ERS
10 dozen slk-hnshed Perca-
line Petticoats, our special no,
price. observation-disclosures. ~
Elsewhere sl.49.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01
Jim Grow Oar.

1t has been observed by the traveller
that the law as enforced in North Caro
liRs is making the whites very uncom-
Portable. The cars are divided into
hal7es- The Negroes side looks toward
the vestibule cars the fl agman attends
to the Negroes wants, and the Negro
porter the whites. The conductor
will not allow the white men to ride in
the department. provided for the Ne
Rroes, notwithstanding he is crowde d
out his own car. a large number oil
the white men are becoming dissatis-
fed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01
Mitchell Makes Reply
CONTINUED From First Page)

OF the colored people with eolored
president, Prof. ]. Hugo Johnstonl
and q colored treasurer Mr.. II. B.
Hucles.l Throughout the state our
public schools contain eolored princi-
pals and teachers, and yet here at Vir-
ginia Seminary, the coIored Baptists
of the state are maligned and SANDER
ed for adopting the same course and
pursuing the same policy
always dielike to defend myself
against my enemies OF color, bus il is
necessary at this stage so to do, and ]
propose to meet any and every refsc-
ton upon my motives, or attacks upon
my character with all the power that
God has given me.
have served my people TO the best
of my ability. For years, l have aided
thote who were unable to defend them
selves. When unseen foes attsck me
I believe have enough friends left tc
come tony defense and to aid in ad-
ministering to the treacherous enemies
OF the PLANEr, the punishment which
they so richly deserve.
Well says CANNING:
~'Give me the avow'd, the erect, the
manly foe,
Bold can meet-perhsps may turn
his blow;
Bat OF all pla CUES, good Heaven, thy
wrath can send,
Save, save, Oh save me from the can
did friend.'"
JOHN MITCHELL, JR.
RICHMOND, Va. JUNE %, 1899.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01

A SENSATION IN BRooKLYN-A MINIS
TIERS STATEMENT.

wish to state that one OF my parishonerS
was SICK ana IN trouble for a long time, MS
derstand her case. She had ~ versai doctors
but none or them seemed to know what Was
the matter. None could do herany good. It
was my duty as her pastor to call and see
her Hearing OF the wonderful work being
done by DIR. Shea the last few years, I Thought
him a kind sympathetic gentleman. He gave
me wonderful test or his powers; told me
70 send him lock of patients hair, which
did by her daughter.
He told at once what was the matter and
10 IN. snort time cured her sound and well
Now all is changed. All are well ami
prosperous; can truly and heartily recon
tress OF any kind, Rev. William Johnson
Pastor Lebanon Church, Brooklyn. q
DR.. Shea can show thousands such as the
DIR. SHEA
has been carefully educated in the Houon-
pathic and Eclectic Schools OF Medicine
rheumatism, Asthma. Sore Eyes, TumOfx.
Cancers. Constipation, Ague, Dyspepsta.
Catarrh, Dropsy, Piles, Nervous Debility
Heart Disease. Consumption, Diseases oe
women and children, Fits, Kidney Disease.
and all strange mysterious diseases which
others don't understand. All diseases. no,
ole treatment He can and viii honesty
tell you II you can be cured Has all new
remedies and new success Has had ample
experience In public hospitals and private
clinics No trining with human life Call at
once.
DO not delay Diplomas hang in pariors
Is a registered physician. A new remedy
for Rheumatism just discovered, not a Inns
ment. Hopeless cases and those that others
cannot cure solicited to call Fat folks thin
the chlldleSS made parents. All letters mast
contain 500. two stamps. age. lock OF hair
For consultation, advice and diagnosis. No.
postal cards
Charges for medical treatment only Mem
ton this paper.
. 65I FULTON STREET,
BROOKLYN, N. Y. .
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01

Mr.. William L Qdsrles and wife
2O4 West Leigh st left June 28rd Wis
Royal Blue line for New York CITY
where they will spend two weeks visit
ing friends. They will visit Philadel
phiA aud Atlantic City, New Jersey be
fore returning.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01

FARLEY-Mary Daisy Farley. aged
p years, and months, departed this
life June 20. 1899. at the residence OF
her mother, 300 Z Duval st. She died
in the triumph Of faith, after an illness
OF six months.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01

Rev. w. II. White will baptiz g
next Sunday at 10 o'clock near tn Q
church After which he will return to
the church and have preaching ct IL 80
Come out.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01

Rev. W. H. Moses, pastor of the
Mt Zion Baptist Church, Staunton, Va
called on as. He was enroute to Cum
oerlaEd County, where he wac married
to Miss Julia L. Trent, Wednesday,
Is III inst.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01

Miss Elizabeth Selden. formerly
OF this city, bus now OF New York, who
hse- been in the city visiting her father
and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. w. 8. Selden
returned to her home last week.
Miss Fannie Myers Of Hampton
Institute is in tn city visiting rela-
Gives.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01
.FREEDMEN'S
SAYINGS BANK

Those who had money in the Freedmen
Bank, can get their money.
Having su seeded IN getting a bill
passed through the last Congress, au-
thorizing the payment to those who
have not received Eve dividoads, an
amount equal 90 81 per cent, au now
ready TO presen the claims Of all who
choose TO send them TO me from any
part Of the United States and have
their payments made; and those
who have losttheir books caa commu-
nicate with me aud will do what il
necessary TO secure their payments.
Respectfully,
GILES B JACKSON,
Attorney for the Despositors of the
Freedmen's Savings 4 Trust Co.
S12E. Broad St., Richmond, Va.
SYST.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01
MONEY

MONEY
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Produces an abundant and luxurious
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Electrical
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01

Mr.. William H. Morris left the
city this week for New York to spenC
the summer.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01

Manchester Court. No. III, meets on
the first and third Wednesdays at 5 P.
ID. This court. though young has ute
q large membership. Deputy Anna
s7lor's efforts in getting up this court
are to be commended. Seven more
candidates, Mrs. Nancy Harris, Mrs.
Ellen Orump. Misses Matte Harris.
helen Bolts. Mary Snead Mary Celes.
and Mrs Leila Kinley were Initiated
into the mysteries of the order.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01

Mrs. Ada Baker of Planet Court has
tine boy, whom we hope is getting on
nicely.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01

Mrs. Lizzie Taylor Of Planet Cour
has been very sick at her residence
but is now much improved.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01

Unity Court I. o. OF CalAnthe met
Thsrsdsy evening. June 22d. Ths at
tendance was good and vast amount
OF important business was transacted.
The officers were elected aud will be
installed at the next regular meeting.
The meeting was very harmonious and
quite interesting.