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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-16
Much Routine Business Disposed Of by
Lower Branch Of the Assembly.
DEATH OF REPRESENTATIVE TRAYER.
Announced In The Senate BY Senator Easion Of
Pswiuckst- Committee 10 Attend His Funeral
,rpontsd BY The Governor.

Both branches OF the General Assem-
bly, succeeded in securing quorums to-
day but had very few members TO
spare. In the House quite a quantity OF
business was transacted. the most inn
portant matter in the House was the
passage OF the state appropriation BILL
which was adopted. as recommended by
the committee on finance. without dis
cussion. An act was passed in the
House providing for the payment OF
the superintendent OF state census for
1895, the sum OF $1,000 being appropria.
ted for the purpose In the Senate the
work was largely of a routine nature,
and Senator Easton introduced reso-
luton relative to the death OF Repre-
sentative Thayer. of Pawtucket, and
the Senate adjourned as a mark of re-
spect to the memory of the deceased
legislator.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-16
NO FURTHER ADVANCE.

Manila, Feb. 16. 11;20 a. m.-Since the
American line reached the natural de-
fences of Manila no further advance
has been made. The American troops
are now in camp along the line and
in many places they are temporarily
entrenched. Occasional brushes take
place between small bodies OF the en-
emy and our scouting parties which is
the only excitement. Troops X and | uf
the Fourth Cavalry encountered the en-
emy's scouts yesterday near Paranaque
and exchanged Volleys with the rebels.
Trooper Wiltner of * troop was wound
ed in the right arm.
The United States armed transport
Buffalo last night fired four small
shells at the enemy. having discover
ed, by the use OF her search light, that
the rebels were mounting a battery
near Paranaque. The rebels did not
reply, but withdrew their guns TO Para
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-16
IN THE SENATE.

The Senate was called to order by
Gov. Dyer at 10 o'clock, and there was
a quorum present.
Senator Beane, OF Johnston, from tho
committee on judiciary, reported back
a resolution to change the name OF
Henry Sanford Nudge; passed in con-
currence.
\ number Of matters were received
from the House of Representatives,. in
cluding the act authorizing the city OF
Pi evidence to hire 1920, 900 for the pur-
pose of building bridges, which is intro
duced for the purpose OF using the un-
expended balance, and also an act au-
thorizing the city OF Providence to hire
money for evening school purposes all
of which were referred 10 the judiciary
committee.
Senator Easton, OF Pawtucket an
nounced the death OF Representative
Thayer of Pawtucket. and he moved
that the governor appoint a committee
to attend the funeral -1d that the Sen
ate adjourn out of respect TO the mem
ory Of the deseased.
The motion was adopted. and Gov.
Dyer appointed Senators Easton, Free.
man and Aldrich a committee TO at
tend the funeral. and the Senate then
stood adjourned TO Friday morning, at
o.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-16
IN A BAD PLACE.
The Steamer Dewey, powsver, May Be fIoaisd
Unless Storm Sets In.

New Bedford. Mass, Feb. i6.--Stcamer
$. G. Hart visited the wreck of the
Admiral Dewey at Cuttyhunk. this
Merritt and Chapman Company. I'm the
hope OF rendering her some assistance.
she was found lying easy. however.
and only waiting for the apparatus of
the Boston Tow Boat Company to arr
rive and commence the work of salvage
under their contract. The Dewey liea
IN bad place but as long as the wealth
or continues fair will be ia no danger.
Her forward compartment is fun Of
water. but the after one with all the
boilers and engines is as dry as ever
and the steamer has her own steam up.
About a quarter 81 her cargo has been
thrown overheard I'm an attempt to
tighten her forward end
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-16
FOR EXTRA WORK.
The lsborsrs and Mechanics al The kayy Yards
10 Be Rewarded.

Washington, Feb. 16.--Soon after the
Senate convened today "A House joint
resolution asking the secretary of the
navy To pay certain laborers. work
men and mechanics at United states
navy yards and naval stations so per
cent. additional for work performed in
excess of eight hours per day was call
ed up.
Mr.. Hawley Comm inquired Of Mr..
Burrows (Mich.) who had the measure
in charge, If IL applied TO existing con-
tracts. He said If il did so apply IL
might bankrupt some contractors.
Mr.. Burrows explained that IL ap-
piled only To regular employees of the
naval establishment. The resolution
was adopted.
The military appropriation bill was
passed without debate. and then con-
sideration of the naval personnel bill
was begun.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-16
FIRE AT HOPE VALLEY.
hesers & DAYS carrlag' Fac,cy Partially De.
slroIsd earJ This Morning.

The Meserye q Davis carriage shops
at Hope Valley. were partially destroy
ed by hre early this morning. The fire
originated from sparks in the black
smith shop. The loss Is estimated at
$500 and Is fully covered by insurance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-16
SITUATION DIFFICULT.

San Francisco, Feb. 16.--Advices from
Manila dated Jan. II say: A more diff
cult problem than that with which the
governor of the Philippines is confront
ed at the present moment IL would be
difficult to imagine for unless the Fill
pinos recede from their position the sit
uation in a nutshell amounts to this:
The Americans must either fight and
subdue the rebels or withdraw from the
archipelago.
AS matter Of fact the Filipinos have
been and are being recognized officially
and all the time because in order to
avoid unnecessary bloodshed the Amer
lean authorities have been compelled to
treat with them \ striking Illustration
of the point occurred on December II
last when the two forces were proba-
bly, nearer conflict than at any other
period since the occupation of Manila.
Up TO that date the sentries of the
two forces had guarded opposite ends
of the Paco bridge. a stone structure
across a ten-foot creek on the outskirts
of the city. but in accordance with in
structions the American officer of the
day essayed to post his sentry i'm the
centre Of the bridge. The Filipino
guard. objected, however. and when a
protest was made informed the Amer
leans that at o'clock next morning
they would fire upon the American line
the appointed hour Major General An
derson and some 1000 men were on hand
but after conference the Filipinos
were recognized TO the extent that the
sentry was Withdrawn 90 his former po-
sition aud the American troops march
eel back Co their quarters.
The issuance Of Gen. otis proClama-
tion regarding the intentions of the
Americans In the Philippines gave
Aguinaldo the opportunity desired and
in less than twelve hours after the for
MGR was published the Filipino re-
sponsc was posted on tho walls Of the
city. Its effect was instantaneous upon
the natives generally ana their atti-
tudc was such that IL was deemed adj
visable To keep the entire army OF oc-
cupat.on I'm quarters and under arms i'm
order that they might be ready NJ an
emergency arose The trivial incidents
which occurred simultaneously i'm dif-
fcrcnt parts Of the city occasioned "A
falls alarm at 1880 o'clock on Wednes-
day afternoon and the entire troops
were called 60 arms. Within fifteen
minutes after the echos OF the bugles
had died away the whole force was
under way. every company OF every
regiment being In It's allotted position
ready for action.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-16
GEN. OTIS REPORT.

Washington, Feb. 16.-The war de-
partment today received the following:
Manila. Feb. 16.
To Adjutant General, Washington.
Harvey II. Harris, Co. B. Goth Kan
sas, flesh wound left leg. doing well.
John Sorenson, lst Montana, reported
probably dead. is alive but both eyes
shot away condition fair.
Gable of 9TH reporting VIM. j. Hayes,
first Washington. wounded. is error.
oval Il. Gibson, Co T.. First Wash
ington, reported missing. was found
with spraned leg.
Corporal Hayes, First Montana, ca.
bled on sixth as missing is with com.
Dany. (Signed) OTIS"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-16

John i. Dunn has begun suit against
John r. Russell Co recover Si.J52.32. The
money is alleged To be due on pro-
missOry note. and further claim is
made that the defendant agreed TO
make monthly payments on the note
and that hc has broken that promise.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-16
SUIT FOR $4,000.
Brought by American National Bank Against The
NhllIan Cree CnmnanI.

Suit has been begun by the American
National Bank. against William N.
Whitten OF Cranston and Charles III.
Weld OF East Greenwich, copartners
as the w. w. Whitten Cycle company.
to recover $4,000. The defendants
made a promissory note in favor of
the bank for $500 on March eth. 1895,
and another note for s40o also i'm favor
Of the bank, on the eth of the follow
ing December Comstock q Gardner
are attorneys for the plaintiff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-16
Sailed FOR Havana.

New York. Feb. l6--The cruiser New
York. flagship of the North Atlantic
squadron. accompanied by the battle
ship Indiana. sailed today for Havana.
whore Rear Admiral Sampson will
gather his squadron and carry out the
program NJ manoeuvres that has been
planned The warrhips are 10 call at
Bermuda on the way To Havana.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-16
AMERICANS IN CONTROL.

The transports Burtus and Romolus
have arrived here from Iloilo. They
did not bring any later news except
that the American authorities are
clearing vessels from there showing
that they have assumed control of the
port. The rebels burned all the records
before vacating Iloilo.
1T is rUmored that the Filipinos are
In sore straits In the interior and are
now quarreling among themselves. 1t
is impossible TO confirm this as all COM
municatiOn with the interior is cut off.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-16
Have Made no Further Advance Since
Natural Defences Were Reached.
OCCASIONAL BRUSHES WITH ENEMY
Furnish The Only Excitement For the American
Soldiers Transport Buffalo Prevented Mount
iS Of Battery by the insurgents.

Manila, Feb. 16. 3:35 p. ma large
body of the enemy, presumably recon-
noitering, was discovered on the right
OF Brig. Gen. Kings position. near San
Pedro Macati this morning. The entire
brigade turned out and after an ex-
change OF volleys, the rebels retreated
into the iungles and disaDDeared
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-16
AN ULTIMATUM.
Great Britain Has Sent One TO- The Sultan
of Oman.

Bombay. Feb. 16.-The Persian gulf
mail steamer which has just arrived
here. bringing news that a British ulti-
matum was presented to the Sultan of
oman on Saturday owing to his hav1
ing leased TO France q coalmg station
ON the coast of Oman. which is semi
Independent state in Southeastern Ara
bia. oman is considered To be- under
British protection ms the sultan has
been receiving q subsidy from Great
Britain.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-16
WILL ATTEND The BANQUET.

Among the members OF the Home
Market club of Boston. who reside in
this city and state, and who VIII at
tend the banquet this evening. are
Charles ~. child col Il Martin Brown.
OK Governor u. Russell Brown, stephen
Knight. John Shepard. Jr.. T. w.
Morse Albert Horton. Col. James NJ.
Phcttyploce. Prof. Alonzo Williams. Jo-
siah W CroOkcr, col. Isaac NJ Pot
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-16
ANOTHER STORM.
Heay One Central or Carolina Coast Moving u
This DHsc,ion.

Boston. Feb ia special bulleus
from the weather bureau at 10 q. m.
says: storm signals have been order
ed up FOR storm which at present ~
central OFT the Carolina coast and mov-
ing in noriheasterly direction accoul-
panied by high n0rthwcsterly Winds
Probably ialn or SNOW tomorrow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-16
IN THE HOUSE.

The House was called 10 order at II :05
o'clock by Mr.. Speaker Holden, and on
the first roll call there were four lack
ing TO make a quorum. In few min
utes, however. enough members arrived
and the business OF the session was
opened.
Mr.. Blodgett of Providence. from the
judiciary committee. reported back an
act in amendment of chapter 207. gen
eral laws. relating to mortgages of real
and personal property. with recom-
mendation OF indefinite postponement
CONTINUED on Page TMol
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-16
1Ht eslp euRr 1nA1 poss CURE.

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets re-
moves the cause that produces la
Grippe. The genuine has l.. Il. q. on
each Tablet. 25c.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-16
ARRIVAL AT BOSTON.

Boston Feb. l6-As the train bearing
the presidential party approached tho
Southern Union station, the streets
which opened into the tracks were lined
with people anxious to catch glimpse
of the President as he sped by. The
train reached the new terminal station
shortly after / o'clock. having been de-
layed slightly by snow on the tracks.
1t seemed as If all Boston had turned
out to bid the President and his party
welcome. Great crowds filed the cold
train shed and pushed and jostled each
other i'm effort TO get view or the
Presidents smiling face, while the iron
rafters rang with their cheers. Still
larger was the throng which covered
the streets around the station, where
the carriages which were 10 bear the
party TO their hotel were stationed.
Secretary efuryc-and- Governor Wolcott,
with Brig. Gen. lockwood Hoar. Brig
Gen. James l.. Carter. Col. William g..
Capelle, Col. Roger Morgan. Col j.
Payson Bradley, Col. John II. Billings
and Col William ID. Sohier of his per-
sonal staff were at the station TO meet
the President and as soon as the intro
duction and greetings were concluded,
the carriages were entered and the
1t moved under escort OF the First
Battallsl OF Cavalry. Major VIM. A.
Perrins commanding and proceeded 20
the Hotel Touraine which is 10 be thu
headquarters of the party during their
stay i'm Boston. AS the procession pass
ed. cheer upon cheer was given by the
crowd and upon all sides the manifes-
tation OF cordial welcome were without
restraint.
At the Touraine a detail from the
First Corps of Cadets was stationed ta
act rs personal guard 70 the president.
President Mckinley was escorted TO
the state suite OF apartments on the
first floor OF tho hotel. The suite Is fur
nishcd In the style of Louis XVI and
comprises six rooms. all magniiiccntly
appointed rho members Of the cabinet
and other guests occupy the two floors
Immediately above.
Boston. Feb. i6-Thcre was a siighs
manifestation of rowdyism when shouts
and Kisses directed against Secretary of
War Alger were heard TIE dcmonstra-
ton was not general. but II was repeat
cd by certain persons. who apparently
had followed the carriage for that pur-
pose.
While the procession moved from the
station TO the hotel Light Battery 4
stationed on the Common gave The
presidential party "a salute Of Il guns.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-16
Neat and Attrsc i've Labe's

The y. =. RYDER Co. e. Washington. makes n
specially of label work nj low prices
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-16

ter. Frank S. Manton, Albert II. TIL
linghast. John h. Kendrick Hon. Chas.
Matteson, chief justice Of the supreme
court: Robert Grieve, William A. Wal
ton, William S. Hutchinson.
The reception committee, which will
receive President Mckinley at Mechan-
les hall this afternoon, includes among
it's representative members Charles H.
Hutchins, of Worcester, chairman
Charles III. Child. stephen A. knight OF
Providence; Lyman B. Golf, Paw
tucket; Joseph III. Manly. Augusta.
Me-: George Sykes, Rockville, Conn;
Eben ). Draper. Hopedale, Mass. Ar
thur III. Lowe, Fitchburg. Mass: Frank
w. Cheney, South Manchester, Conn;
Edward III. Haskell Newton Centre.
Mass: James Phillips, Jr Fitchburg,
Mass; William Ill. Bent. Taunton,
Mass; Charles Il. Plunkett, Adams.
Mass; George l.. Hooper. Lowell, Mass.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-11-03
State Champions Coming to Alma.

The Alma College football team are to
meet the Kalamazoo College team here
tomorrow. Kalamazoo has held the
state championship among the Michigan
colleges for three years, indeed they
have not lost single game in all this
time. M. A. c., Hillsdale and Olivet
have already this year succumbed to the
fierce onslaughts of the celery eaters. 1t
remains to be seen what the Alma boys
will do with them. Captain Brock is
not talking much, but the twinkle in
his eye says, watch my men" The
boys have been training hard and are in
good condition. The practice each evening
shows marked improvement over the
preceding. Everything indicates a
fierce contest tomorrow afternoon. The
following is the line up:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-11-03
The Steel Range Fraud.

n. w. Gilbert and +. M. Powers of
Angola, Ind, representing the Home
Comfort" Steel Range Co., werein Alma
Wednesday taking the dispositions of
several witnesses who purchased steel
ranges from the gang Of swindlers who
operated in this section last fall. The
Home Comfort" company has brought
suit in the U. S. courts against this
gang for alleged fraud and infringement
of patents. 1t seems that this gang
sold what was called the "Economist"
steel range, claiming that it was the
same stove as the "Home Comfort" and
in fact the patterns were the same. 1t
is too bad that they were not compelled
to suspend operations before reaching
this locality year ago.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-11-03
The Alma Wooden Mill Co.

On Tuesday evening of this week the
business men of the town who have
subscribed stock in the Alma Woolen
Mill Co. met in Bert Woodward's Office
and completed the organization of the
company. The directors were elected as
follows: w. f. Hooper, V. S. Hollen-
beck, Geo. Sharrar, o. f. Brown and
w. +. Wilson. Articles of incorpora-
tion were drawn up and the papers have
been filed with the secretary of state.
The company is organized with a capital
stock of S., 900. AS soon as the papers of
incorporation are received the officers of
the company will be elected and bust
ness will be commenced for the purpose
of erecting the woolen mill. 1t is thought
now that the mill will be built on the
vacant property north of Superior-st.
just east of the bridge crossing the river,
as this appears to be the most available
site at present. The machinery has all
been secured and as soon as the building
is erected it will be ready to be put in
place. Ever since the old mill burned
down about two years ago Mr.. Moore
has been laboring necessarily to secure
new mill and now the project has at
last materialized. Thus, another insti-
tuition of business is added to the in.
terests Of the town. Let the good work
90 on,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-11-03
Cheap Excursion TO PHILADELPHIA.

On account of the Export Exposition
at Philadelphia, November l4th to 30th,
the Grand Trunk Railway System will
sell tickets at one first limited fare
for the round trip from all stations west
of Detroit and st. Clair Rivers. Tickets
will be sold on Tuesday, November l4th,
and Saturday, the 25th, and will be val
id to return ten days from date of issue.
The route is via Suspension Bridge,
Niagara Falls and the picturesque
Lehigh Valley r. r. stop-over will be
allowed at Niagara Falls in either di-
rection within the final limit of the tick.
ct. Tickets must be deposited with
agent of the Grand Trunk Ry. System
at Niagara Falls, Ont, or Suspension
Bridge, n. Y, or with the agent of the
Lehigh Valley X. r. at Niagara Falls,
N. Y. Immediately on arrival at any OF
those points. Children between the
ages Of five and twelve will be allowed
half rate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-11-03
A Consolidation.
Flint & Pere Marquette Filed the Necessary
Documents.

Flint Pere Marquette Filed the Necessary
Documents
An amendment to the articles Of as
ISOLATION of the former Flint & Pere
Marquette railroad was filed at the sec
retary of states Office at Lansing We'd
nesday, At special meeting of the
directors of the road at Grand Rapids
Tuesday, it was decided to change the
name and the line will hereafter be
known as the Pentwater & Manistee
railway.
A new company has been formed with
the object of acquiring the rights, privi-
leges and franchises of the Flint & Pere
Marquette, the Chicago & West Michi-
gan and the d., G.. r. & w. railroads.
The new company has capital of $685.
000,0 900, Of which SIG 900, 600 is in COM
mon stock and $l3,000.000 preferred
stock.-State Republican, Lansing.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-11-03
OBITUARY.

Mrs. Austin Dusenbury died at her
home in Alma, on Sunday of this week,
at the age Of go years, 10 months and ~
days. The funeral was held on Tuesday
at the Free Methodist church, the pastor,
Rev. Watson, officiating, and the re-
mains were inferred in the Pritchard
cemetery near Elwell.
Rachel Jane Roberts was born in
Buck county, Pa, December 2, 1886, and
died at her home in Alma, October 26,
1899. She came to Michigan with her
parents when but ~ years Of age, and
was married to Austin Dusenbury May
3, 1858, moving with her husband
to Gratiot county in the year 1871. Eight
years ago they moved to Alma and have
lived here since that time. The de-
ceased was the mother of ten children,
eight of whom are living, five boys and
three girls, the remaining two having
passed to the life beyond in early in
fancy. OF the eight children living all
live in or near Alma with the exception
of three, Walter, who lives at Wander
bilt, William, living at Potterville, and
Mrs. Nelson Fullerton of Vanderbilt, all
of whom were present at the funeral
The deceased was q member of the
Free Methodist church Of this place, a
devoted christian woman, a kind friend
and neighbor, and loving wife and
mother.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-11-03
SUMMER TIME IN DIXIE" !"
BY HATTIE NEVADA.
(Copyrighted. 1897

D Tse wandered far away from home, an dc
ole folks loved so true
Ler my tar ole Nanny weeping, left my
dear ole Daddy too.
But L Sc nebber seed spot on earth whar !
would rather stay,
Than my happy home In Dixie whar the
birds sing all the day.
CHORUS
When de blue birds swing up high In de willers.
An de roses bloom again around de door,
Den know dat it's summer time in Dixie,
Yes it's summer long de Louisiana shore.
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Minstrel Song, composed and written by
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Summon Time in Dixie can be had
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-11-03
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-11-03
LOST.

Between Sharrar & Mulholland's s drug
store and my residence in Elwell, on
Thursday evening of last week, satch-
ell filled with instruments and reme-
dies. Finder will receive satisfactory
reward by leaving the same at either
drug store in Alma, or at my home Of
flee in Elwell. DR.. CHAs. McLACHLIN.