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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

FOR SALE-ELEGANT 10-ROOM
cottage on Wood street. ell modern Inn
provements; beautiful ycrd; price Is
over sf,60o less than cost. ISAAC l..
GOFF & CO. 81 Weybosset street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

For sALE-vERY ATTRACTIVE 3
room cottage: all modern improve
lnents; elegant location; schools, eiec-
trio cars. etc: $500 down. ISAAC l..
GOFF CO, 81 Weybosset street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

FOR SALE-DESIRABLE LEVEL
building lots; only 200 feet from pro-
posed electric line: $40 each: terms
easy. ISAAC l.. GOFF & CO.. 81 Wey-
bosset street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

FOR SALE-INVEST YOUR SMALL
change in our $40 house lots: soc week
is all that liz required; no interest; sure
to increase in value. ISAAC L. GOFF
CO., 81 Weybosset street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

FOR SALE--FINEST HOUSE LOTS
on West Side 60-foot avenue. curbed
and severed; one family houses only.
low prices: easy terms. ISAAC j.
GOFF q CO., 81 Weybosset street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
Willis S. Knowles 86 Weybosset ST.

FOR SALE-COTTAGE AT Me-
shanticut Park modern improvements:
handy to cars and school; easy terms.
street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

FOR SALE-FINE LOTS ON THE
Kimball Plat. Pawtucket avenue. at
very low prices: every lot a good bar
gain. ISAAC L. GOFF CO., Providence
and Pawtucket.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

FOR SALE--A RARE BARGAIN! C.
room cottage. all modern improvements.
steam heat fine location: terms very
bosset street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15
Do MOI Read This Advertisement.

Ladies and Gentlemen-Are you look
ing fof steady employment? We want
a few local and general agents for
permanent position, II after fair trial
We are satisfied. We pay salary $40
monthly and COMMISSION. Absolutely
a new thing used in every family. Sell
wholesale and retail. We send one
sample on receipt OF 80 cents, together
with advertising matter This sample
il we'll worth sl0O. Manager Nehoiden
Chemical Cn--al1 Washington street
opli
AGENTS TO HANDLE OU r
Pocket ART Book; rich and rare; for
men only; sells at sight, TO see it ~
TO want 81. sample and terms 10 cents.
ART PRINTING CO, Richmond. Va.
(aprl0)
AGENTS WANTED--T q S f. L l.
Eagle Salve anu Corn Remedy on sal
AIRY or comm ss!on; sample premium
box i5c. EAGLE MFG. CO, Postdam.
N Y Q0)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

FOR SALE-TWo FAMILY HOUSE
at a bargain: 10 rooms: modern: nice
corner lot: terms easy. ISAAC l.. GOFF
Co, 81 Weybosset street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

SALOON-GREAT BARGAIN, LO-
Gated on Westminster street with new
fixtures; large stock. low rent; old es-
tablished place doing good business.
Price only $500 Must be sold at once.
Inquire PROVIDENCE TRADING CO..
Rooms 536-531 Banigan Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

FOR SALE-GOOD FARMS IN ALL
parts OF the state. suitable for poultry
or truck farming. ISAAC l.. GOFF e.
CO, 81 Weybosset street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

wANTED-HoUSES FOR SALE
and to- let in all parts OF the city and
suburbs. WILLIS s. KNOWLES. So
Weybosset street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

FOR sALE-NICE SIX ROOM COT
tage and fine LOTS i'm a irst-class To-
cation: only $l450; terms 20 suit pur-
chaser. ISAAC l.. GOFF CO. 81 Wey-
bosset street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

FOR SALE-LIvE At WASHING
tor Park. Pure air: fine view Of the
bay; water, gas, electric lights. schools
etc. Lots SO down. ISAAC l.. GOFF
e. CO., 81 Weybosset street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15
ROOMS AND BOARD.

T'NFtHNiEHED ATTIC Room TO
let. also Ntry nice front chamber la-
aios preferred. as Zine T. Olj
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

FOR SALE-GOOD SEVEN ROOM
Cottage, barn. hen houses and lots of
land; $1,000 a bargain for some one.
ISAAC J.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

wANTED-MEN AND WOMEN TO
learn the barber trade. HALLS BAR
BIER COLLEGES, East l4th street,
New York city and 725 Washington ST.,
Boston; elegantly equipped, new re-
volving chairs; French plate mirrors:
pItcrted benches: bes. ioclLcns; bsst
rooms; best students; best teachers;
best practice; best everything; terms
moderate; students earn willie learn
ing. Board $3.50; lodgings free; tools
free. trial free. Railroad fare pad.
Enter now. Catalogue free. apr l2-lm
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

FOR sALE-Nr1w LARGE TWO.
family house near Broad street: all inn.
provements; steam heat; bargain
ISAAC l.. GoFF CO., 81 Weybossei
street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

FOR SALF-HANDSOME NEW .
family house. Is rooms; all improve
ments: steam heat; attiCs separate ex-
cellent location: terms easy. ISAAC i.
GOFF 6 CO, 81 Weybosset street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

FOR SAIL - NEAR CHARLES
street 2 family Mouse and lot: only
$1,000 terms 20 SUIT. fine bargain.
street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

TO LET-FIvE-ROOM HOUSE,
near Elmwood avenue and Gorham's:
s1l. WILLIS S. KNOWLES. So Wey-
bosset street (mch25-m)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

FOR sALE-FOR INVESTMENT
lots on Gladstone avenue. Smith street
FRANKLIN and Douglas avenues: price
iess than half their aluc: plats az of
dec of ISAAC l.. GoFF CO. 81 Wey-
bnssnt atrect.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

FoP sALE-CHoICE BUILDING
lots Ia all parts OF the city at low
prices. Get our prices before buying.
ISAAC J.. GOFF & CO, 81 Weybosset
street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15
BUSINESS CHANCES.

TEAMING BUSINESS--l0 HORSES;
10 Express Wagons. . Moving Wagons:
also good coal and wood business; very
profitable business for active man.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

Mrs. Captain II. Hubbard, of Milford,
Dol. says: Brazilian Balm saved my
boys life. He began Just like the one
We lost with Group. We gave him few
doses. He quickly dropped TO sleep.
and was all right In the rhoruing"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

FOR SALE-OWN A NICE HOME
with your rent money; our modern cot
tages are well built: have all convent
ences and our terms are light. ISAAC
l.. GOFF & CO, 81 Weybosset street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

FOR SALE - HERE is YOUR
rf1ance! Fine lots at Washington Park.
water. gas. electric lights, schools, cars.
etc: only $40 down. ISAAC L. GOFF
90
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

WANTED-BRIGH ACTIVE BOY,
about 10. as apprentice in Jewelry store;
references required. Inquire at 4:
North Main street, City. (aprl2)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

SAFE INvEsTMENT-wE HAVE
business opportunity for a man who
Will invest $1,000 as partner and equal
owner In an established business with
no liabilities, where he can draw 500
per month. Money invested viii ne se-
cured by first mortgage on unencum-
bered real estate. This business viii
stand the closest investigation. PROV
IDENCE TRADING CO.. Rooms 53c-
537 Banigan Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

w y 7 II D--A " EXPERIENCED
man on raising large and small forcers;
state age and give references; steady
work and good pay. Box Is 10.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

FOR SALE-MODERNs s-ROOM COT
tage, east side; corner lQt furnaces.
bath, hot water, etc. Will sell very
cheap; terms easy. ISAAC l.. GOFF &
CO., 81 Weybosset street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

AGENTS EVERYWHERE, EITHER
sex, Zarema diamond. experts puzzled
to detect from genuine; liberal commits
sion: oatalos. sample, ring or stud, free
on application. ZAREMA DIAMOND
Co, ll3 Adams street, Chicago. Q2)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

LODGING HoUSE-i7 ROoMS;THIS
house is centrally located; established
eight years; can show net profit OF $40
10 800 a month winter and summer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

LODGING HOUSE - Is ROOMS;
down town: income over 500 month: !:
well furnished: price $500. half cash,
balance ON time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

BOARDING HOUSE--12 ROOMS:
good street; opportunity for party with
small capital 10 get n good house; price
$3.50; part cash. balance easy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

BAKERY FOR SALE - DOWN
town; wei fitted up; nice trade; making
good money; suitable for man or wo-
man; price 800.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

FOR SALE-COMPLETE PRINT
ing Office; fine job press. latest style
type, etc, etc; great bargain TO close
al once. Address PRINTING OFFICE.
II. o. Box 1400. City. (apr1-m)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

WANTED - FIRST-CLASS TOOL
maker for making sewing machine
tools: good position to right man.
RANkLLER CO., care
News. 90
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

FOR SALE-ONE 2-HORSE TIP
cart in good order ID. NJ. LAWLOR.
1861 ,ranston street. 1D
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15
OPTICIANS.
FOR ONE DOLLAR

FOR ONE DOLLAR
We will cell a better pair Of Spectscles
or Eye GLASSES than any optielen la the
city. IL styies. eyes examined free.
ALEXANDER. optician, 45 Dorrancs
street. feezI-lfa0
ONE OF THE FfNEsr-Pref. J. ID.
Emerson, The optician. will At the
most difficult eyes 20 your perfect sat-
tlsfaction at one-half the price others
charge; examination free. A. nos
EEHS Open evenings. au-tf
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

FOR SALE-DOUBLE YOUR MON
ey. Invest in our $40 house lots: high,
dry and level: sure to increase in value;
terms easy; no interest. ISAAC l..
GOFF & CO., 81 Weybosset street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

SMALL GROCERY-A PLACE
where man can get a good living on
a small investment; established twenty
wears
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

FOR sALE--NIcE S-RooM COT
tHRFy an Hewfy pHpeTed and painted;
modern improvements; 5000 down
ISAAC J.. GOFF G. CO, 81 Weybosset
street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

PROVIDENCE ROOM REGISTRY
First-class rooms and boarding places:
public and private: every part of city:
call and get particulars; information
free: save time
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

DOWN TOWN BOARDING HOUSE,
a rooms; old established and paying
well winter and summer price right.
Call and get particulars.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

FOR SALE-4-LEGANT HOUSE
lot on Bellevue avenue; curbed and
severed: good neighborhood: very
cheap. ISAAC l.. GOFF * CO, 81 Wey-
bosset street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

LUNCH BAR AND RESTAURANT.
Seats 65 people; business all the time;
I can show $500 per year profit or no
sale; best place in city for the money.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15
MATCHES, CLOCKS, ETC.

YOUR CLOCK is OUT OF ORDER
Drop US a line. we will call for and
deliver it In perfect order. cheaper and
better than any one else. HOSMER.
Westminster and Franklin. open even
lngs. aull-tf
sl.50 FOR 75c.--Watch clensed. 75c.:
main spring. zoe; price on other work
IN proportion; done By the most skilled
workmen on earth. A. HOSMER's,
corner Westminster and Franklin.
SIX OF THE FINEST-Have your
watch and clock repairing done at
HOSMER'S by skilled workmen-
one-half the price others ask. West-
minister and Franklin. Open evenings.
ol5-tf.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15
Male Help.

wANTED-HOUSE PAINT Il RS,
none but competent men need apply.
lS5 Prairie avenue, corner OF Black
stone street. u4-2t)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

FOR SALE - THREE THORN
tvpe-setting machines I'm good order:
cheap for cash. Box w, News Office.
(apri-m)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

FOR SALE--NEAR POTTER AVE-
nue. in Elmwood: level and desirable
lots; only $500; terms easy. ISAAC l..
GOFF & CO.. 81 Weybosset street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

FOR SALE-S400 BUYS A GOOD
lot on Althea street; Curbed and sewer
ed; 100 feet from car line. ISAAC l..
GOFF g. CO., 81 Weybosse. street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

FOR SALE-NEAR BROAD ST. A
good building letter emily sse8;-tefms
easy. ISAAC l.. GOFF x CO, 81 Wey-
bossct street. Real estate. Insurance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

FOR SALE-ON COLUMBIA AVE.
adjoining Roger Williams Park; fine lot
for $500; terms easy. It's a bargain.
ISAAC L. GOFF & CO. 81 Weybosset
street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

FOR SALE--ELECANT 7-ROOM
cottage: all modern terms 5000 down:
so per month with interest. Now IS
the time TO own your home ISAAC L.
GOFF e. CO. 81 weyboss { street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

BOARDING HOUSES 80 ROOMS, 25
boarders: owner makes money: can
prove 1T: rent very low; look at this;
nrica xcsn
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

WANTED FOB DESIRABLE
party tenement 90 siN ~ seven rooms
in Fifth Ward. Particulars JOHN
MORAN with frovidrrcr Trading Co..
Rooms ss6.s3. uauignn yulldiag.
(fnth1f.m)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

AGENTS WANTED-FOR NEW
Folliott Butter Separator; patented
Jan. TO- 1899: best butter separator in
America, send for circulars. FOL-
LOTT BUTTER SEPARATOR CO., 20
Pacific avenue, Chicago, ILL., (12)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15
FOR SALE.

CAMERA FOR SALE.
4x5 SCOVILL WATERBURY,. WITH
r. r.. lens; 8 plate holder: best OF con-
dition. price $40. II. Nj. HORTON. 25s
Broadway. city. UD
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15
Females.

WANTED-A RELIABLE GIRL
for general housework. Apply between
a. m. and noon, 434 Huntington av-
enue, near Cranston street. QD
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15
Agents.

HUSTLING AGENTS WANTED TO
sell the best selling household articles
on the market: big money 10 workers;
full particulars for stamp. Address u.
o. box 1925, Providence, X. /. Q3)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15
UNIVERsAI.TsT.

Church Of the Mediator. Cranston
ana Burgess streets-Rev. ". 9. Sell
leck. pastor. Public worship l0;4-: =.
s. i2.15. y. r. 4. g.. a., $780,
First Tnlversalist church rev ". I.
CushmHn. ~ u pss .oI. Public NOR
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

FOR sALT-sioo RtTYs 4 lot BE-
tween Gladstone avenue and Smith
street. Invest your money here ISAAC
T.. GOFF g. CO. 81 WCybosset street.
(mchis-2m)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. lNcH
cr larger paper utter IN Gcca condi-
lion spot cash Tor th- sight machine.
Box y News Office ,2prl-n)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

FOR SALE-TWO-FAMIL HOUSE
in good condition, near the city. lots;
only $l,S00; terms easy. ISAAC l..
GOFF a. CO., 81 Weybosset street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15


FOR SALE NICE MODERN 2
room cottage on East Side. corner lot.
cars pass door; all modern improve
ments: very cheap; terms easy ISAAC
l.. GOFF CO. 81 Weybossct street.
FOR sALE-FINE HOUSE LOTS
ON easy tcrmr when your lot Is paid
for we loan money 90 build: every in
ducement TO the home seeker ISAAC
4. GOFl' CO. 81 Weybosset street.
FOR SAJF-NEw MODERN COT
,aCe: all improvements. rooms: near
cars and schools: beautiful view Of
Narragansett Bay: 5000 down ISAAC
l.. GOFF CO., 81 Weybosset street.
(mchls-2m)
FOR sALE-Nine room cottage at
Oakland Beach. Apply 90 j. p. RAN
DALI, 20 Oakland Beach avenue.
noV2-tf
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

ntOn FREE If MAGIC TI~Tlf-
StOV ache drops fails 90 cure. BY
mail 25c. silver. The Dr. Wallace Co.
T.. Carey, Ohio. u5)
BOUGHT. SOLD or UNCHANGED
Live Geese. Turkeys. Hons. Trnncy
Pigeons Rabbits. Squirrels. larf-c and
small Dogs, Foxes: also 90 lst fcr ale
vertsing purposes. J. u. GRAY, S
Randall street. C25-lfnD
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

FOR SALE-SMALL STEAM BOIL
or. cheap; can see il I'm operation at
TROY LAUNDRY, 127 Washington
street. (mch1S-tfD
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

OLD ESTABLISHED DRUG STORE
Run by one party 20 years: plenty OF
money has been made here; price low;
easy terms: corner location
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

BARGAINS IN BUSINESS CHANCES
We have the largest and most COM
plete list OF business opportunities OF
all kinds consisting OF some of the
best located saloons in Providence. Also
grocery stores. meat markets, hotelz.
restaurants, lodging houses. manufac-
turing business. etc. III you are look
ing for a business investment IL will
pay you 20 call and sec US. We can
save you time and money. PROVE
DENCE TRADING CO., Rooms 536-537
Benigan Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15
REAL ESTATE TO LET.

TO LET-LOWER TENEMENT. &C.
Tanner St, four room and bath on floor.
= attic: rent SIS. Apply 40 Princeton
ave, mornings. O0
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

FOR sALE--SEvERAL GOOD BAR
gains i'm family houses. cottages and
building lots. in and outside Of the city;
get our prices before buying any real
estate. ISAAC l.. GOFF co. 81 wey-
bosset street. (mchls-om)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

FOR SALE-HERE IT Is: NEAT
cottage. built IL years. and FIVE acres
OF good land; a nice. quiet place tp
spend the summer CT make a. good
home and the price only $500: house
alone worth double this amount. G. o.
RICHARDSON. Sterling. Conn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15
SITUATIONS WANTED.

WANTED-Cotton NH Manager of
large experience desires position, mod
erate compensation VIII be accepted.
Inguire OF BROWN BROS, CO. 62 Ex-
change place. CID
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15

Call at once about any or all Of the
above. many more. CARVER, l01
Westminster street fA13-m)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15
FARMS AND SUBURBAN
PROPERTY.
r. |. Real estate Co., S4 Westminster Si.

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE
Farms. large and small. cottages AID
house lots. i'm city and country. 81 West
minister street. (22m-inD
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-15
BUSINESS CHANCES.
Providence Trading Co.,
Rooms sse-s,r ssnirsn spildins.

SArlIAL TO lNNEsr Capital procured
for all legit mate cntCrprfscs parfnershtp.
ana loans neA otiated; stock companies in.
corporated In any state; business places OF
All KINDS bought. sold ana exchanged. stocks.
bonds. and securities OF American and f,a.
eign companies listed. Our list of clients Ia.
clndes many capitalists who are ready 10
invest In any business showing future posi-
buitics and actual merit.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-12-27
n G GOVERNMENT GOODS

~ NothiHE better for ALASKA.
vs. VI Timber country aud hart
N orh can be bought tss do better service
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-12-27

FOR NEW ARMY

wAsHISGToS. .. c. Dec. ~
Chairman Hull. Of tho house military
affairs committee. save an effort VIII
be- made this session 70 repeal the
temporary features Of the law by
which the regular army was incrsas-
sd 10 5000 men.
II we don't do IT, said he. the
army viii he reduced In little more
than a year to 1850 men. am in
favor Of :he proposition 20 create 4
corps Of artillery by the time We
get through We VIII have rpent si2s. =
coo 600 In artillery for coast drfensss.
Something viii be done toward the
reorganization Of the stan ~ the
army. should also like to see q
volunteer reserve organized on the
same basis rs the regular army"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-12-27
OFFICERS ARE
TOO RECKLESS
General lawton Was Utterly
Fearless.

(From our Special Correspondent
| WASHINGTON. Il. C.. bee. 90. .
In the opinion OF military experts
here the death of Gen Lawtnn IN the
most serious loss that could have be-
fallen the United states army In the
Philippines, and Il In attributed Ia
his personal daring and indifference
Go danger. Nor In this the first In
stance IN the Philippine compaign
where unnecessary exposure has de.
prived the army Of gallant and
valuable officer The mortality 90 Of
fioers both at Santiago and In the
Philippines has been. IN the opinion
OF venerable military authorities,
much larger than necessary.
Some Of the regiments that went
Into the Nights at Santiago came out
almost destitute Of officers capable
81 performing duty. when one Of
/ the negro regiments came homo and
marched up Pennsylvania avenue 10
he reviewed by the president there
were only nine line and stan officers
I" accompany their men. The ~.
maindcr we're either killed or wound
cd.
While this IA the highest testlmon.
tai that could be paid e. the bravery
~ tho American soldiers. at the
same time Il Ia evident that their
judgment ia at fault In sxp,slnk
themselves to danger when nothing
can be accomplished thereby. We
have heard Of Iawton again and
again riding up and down his lines
on hig white horse and wearing a
white uniform and a hig white he'll
met and making target Of him
self - often that II Ia wonder he
has not been killed before. Cot. Egg
bert. another splendid officer. was
killed In the same way. and several
more might be mentioned who's.
lives have been unnecessarily sacri.
Need under a mistaken idea OF milf
tary duty.
The same tH true Of the British Of
necfs In south Africa The proper
ton % officers killed and wounded
there 10 much larger than u should
be, according 20 the opinion 81 the
veterans who cit around the little
tables o. the Army and Navy club
and deplore the x.al and reckless
ness of the youngsters who mistake
reekiesrn~ss for courage. Many OF
them think this is due TO erroneous
Ideas acquired at the military hrad
emY. where the cadets are taught
that the sense % fear IL felt only by
towards. and tina, eovardr arr a dis.
grace 70 the army. Gen. Grant once
said that brave man was one who
knew when he was In danger and
Kept bis head cont until he got out
Of IT, ard u 10 the modern idea thar
bravery II not fenFissHueHs In the
narrow sense of the word.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-12-27
A BIG ADVANCE
IN OIL CLOTH

PHILADELPHIA. Pa, Dec. 81
The price Of table oil oloth will In
an pr8ba biiitT. be materially In
creased before spring. A comb ma
ton Of table oilclpth manufacturer
IN In process - formation. which
viii eudcavor to secure better price
for their product than they Rave re-
ceived for some years back. The
firms which are said to belong 20
this domination are Atha a. Hughes,
81 Newark. n. j.: a. 4. buchanan n
Sons. Joseph wild 4 Co, Goodlatte
n Co. 81 New York. and the Taun-
ION oil Cloth Co. Of Taunton. Mass.
Thomas Potter. Sons a Co. of this
city. the Trenton oil Cloth and Lin
oieum Co. ~ Akron, O, are mention
cd az associate members" Of the
combination. are willing to lend II
their support and cooperation.