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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-17

Pretoria, May 1.-THE arrest at Jo-
hannesburg yesterday OF eight alleged
former British officers on the charge o
high treason has caused intense excite
ment here. The prisoners were brought
TO Pretoria by special train. After they
had been lodged In Jail they were visited
BY the British diplomatic agent here.
The officers arrested are Captain Pat
terson. formerly of the Lancers; Colonel
R. +. Nichols. Lieutenant T.. j. Tremlott.
Lieutenant C. A. Ellis. lately private
detective at johannesburg; Lieutenant
John Allen, formerly of the horse ar
tillery; Former Sergeant j. Fries, X. r.
Hooper and Mr.. Nichols.
IL is stated that the commissioner Of
police. who had the affair in hand, had
been working up the case for four
months. Mr.. Beatty. the detective. who
effected the arrests. received his instruc-
tions last week and secured the neces-
sary warrants Monday.
The executive of the TransvaaI is sit
ting in secret session considering the ar
rests.
Further warrants have been issued.
IT is asserted that the officers already
arrested were also preparing 10 organize
corps In Natal. the British colony be-
tween the Orange Free State and the
indian ocean, TO assist the projected
movement at Johannesburg
The charge against the prisoners is
that. while staying in the Rand privately.
they were really engaged I'm ennsting
men for the purposes OF rebellion when
they were ready TO give the signal.
III Is stated that fbA pIt a m, ~ rootnr
included 1000 men, and that number Of
incriminating documents were found al
the time the arrests were made.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-17
BRISTOL.

A lecture and concert will be given
next Sunday evening i'm the Bristol
Opera House. The lecture will be by
John NJ. Mulvey. B. A.. OF Pawtucket,
who will have for his subject, Ire
lands Glories, Struggles and Hopes"
Mr.. Mulvey is studying for the priest
hood and the proceeds OF the evening
will be devoted to helping him along
Mrs. j. b. Frances Herreshoff. OF
Brooklyn, N. Y, arrived yesterday and
is stopping at Point Pleasant on Pap
poosesquaw.
There is abundant evidence that the
elm beetle will prove very disastrous
TO the many beautiful elm trees or
Bristol again this season unless some
thing is done at once TO prevent It's
ravages.
The funeral of Colonel Charles A.
Greene was held yesterday afternoon at
l o'clock, from his late residence on
Hope street, under the direction OF st.
Adams Lodge of Masons. The lodge
was present as was also the Bristol
Train of Artillery in uniform. The flu
neral services were conducted by Rev.
II. Il. Schuh, pastor OF the State Street
NJ. T.. church. The remains were taken
TO the North cemetery for burial. AT the
grave the masonic flludl was toluuctti
by the master of the lodge. A squad OF
the Bristol Train of Artillery fired vol
leys and taps were sounded The bear
ers were James Coggeshall. Walter ID.
Cole, Herbert II. Bennett and Charles
Henning.
Among the prominent yachtsmen who
will visit here today are William But
Ter Duncan, Jr., who will have charge
OF the Defender, also c. oliver Iselin,
Lieutenant Woodbury. Kane and Her
bert &. Leeds.
The case of Henry G. Champlin
against Ezra Otis Easterbrooks was
tried yesterday in the common pleas
division of the supreme court before
Judge w. w. Douglas. IT is an action
for ejectment from a triangular piece
Of land. situated in Warren on Union
street. The jury went 10 Warren TO
view the premises and the court took
recess until 1918 this morning.
The family of DR.. James North ar
rived here this morning from Philadel-
phia and will occupy the Cheseborough
cottage on Pappoosesqua.
Mr.. Ralph Kinder OF Bristol, organist
of Grace church. Providence. has ac-
cepted an engagement from Trinity
church. Philadelphia, at salary of
$4,000 per year and will take the posi-
tion as soon as his term expires at
Grace church in September.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-17
Snakes in a Well.

John Poliskla and several other Ital-
ians living at Birch Point, near the VAL
ley railroad between Essex and old
saybrook. uncovered an old well Fri
day which had not been used for many
years and had dried up. It was half
filled with sand and dirt. The well was
covered by large fiat rock 7xS feet In
size. straw saturated with oil was set
on fire and thrown into the hole. Soon
reptiles came swarming out and s.
were killed, while many more escaped.
There were seven varieties and the
largest was a blacksnake nearly six feet
long.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-17
THE CIGAR STAMP FRAUDS.

Philadelphia, May 17.-Bills OF indlct-
neHt Ne#e submitted to the grand jury
In the United States district court yes
terday against the principals and al
legged co-conspirators in the great rev.
enue cigar stamp counterfeiting case
recently exposed by secret service men.
Included among the bills are one charg-
ing former United States District At
torney Ellery L. Ingham with conspiracy.
and his law partner and former assistant
In the district attorneys office. Harvey
X. Newett, with bribery of Secret Service
Operative McManus
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-17
PAWTUXET.

An old folks concert for the benefit
of the Pawtuxet Baptist church will
be given in the church building this
evening.
Several young men who work in
Providence and live in the village. who
are in the habit of scorching along
Broad street at a breakneck speed on
their way home evenings, had better
look out, for the plain clothes bicycle
policemen who are taking in scorchers
along this thoroughfare.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-17
ARLINGTON.

The Union Railroad company have
cleared the large lot on Cranston street
which has been used for the storage cf
rails sleepers, stone. ETC., and are TAX
ing down the fences preparatory to
selling the land FOR house lots.
Res dents are watching the progress
OF the work on the railroad bridge with
much interest. The stone work Will soon
be completed gnd then the rest of the
work will be rushed I'm short order.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-17
DIR. HALE RESIGNS.

Boston. May 17-Rev. Dr. Edward
Everett Hels hrs resigned the rastoratc
Of the South Congregational church Of
this city after service OF ~ years. Ills
parishioners will make "A strong effort 20
iBdJcs him 20 remain.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-17
OUTSIDE OF TRUST.

Boston, May 1.-THE Transcript says:
IL is stated on good authority that the
object OF the officials Of the Arlington
mills In asking for permission OF the
legislature TO increase the present capl-
tai from s.. 800 600 to 5000 600 is that they
may be in "A position to meet any con-
tingency that may arise from competi-
tion OF the proposed trust i'm worsted
yarn manufacture
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-17
WHEELER MAY GO TO MANILA.

Chattanooga. May i7.-GcneraI Joseph
tEheeler passed through this city on the
way TO Washington from Riverton. Ala.
From what could bc learned from those
who came up on the train with General
Wheeler. IL seems that he has been re-
called TO Washington by the secretary OF
war. and will be sent at once 90 the
Philippines on some secret mission for
the department.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-17

We. the undersigned, agree to refund tho
u,orcv ON "A fifty cent bottle OF srecne's
W,rrantrd Syrup 81 Tar n 70 fails To- cure
,uur coiirh ot cold. We also guarantee n
iwentv.hvo cent bottle TO prove satisfactory
ur mo- pay. -.
Handing a Handing 50 wcybosset street
~ a. Handing A. North Main street.
No. nlnndine. So Nestm'n~tcr street
A "a Fennrr. jr.. ~ Westminster Street.
her non. smith n 90. "a Exvhange fise~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-17
THE FEELING IN LONDON.

London. May 17.-Joseph Chamberlain,
who was interviewed I'm the lobby OF the
house OF commons last evening. said he
had heard nothing officially regarding
the arrests in the Transvaal. No infor-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-17

Col. bingham. who has charge ~ the
public grounds and buildings in WASH
ington. reports that since October q
1855. when it was opened to the public.
i.s92. rs persons have asren cd Co the
top OF the Washington Monument.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-17
SWAN POINT CEMETERY,

Office, 30 North Main Street.
Omnibus TO the Cemetery runs from
corner of South Angel street and Way
land avenue daily every 4c minutes
from 10 A. NJ. to r. NJ, and Sundays
every 20 minutes until further notice.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-17

Probably the Oh actively employed
walter In the uted Kingdom Is
John at the Royal Hotel. Ennlskillen
That worthy Is now 81 years OF age. but
ne stlll performs his duties with won
cerful ability. In spite OF his weight and
years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-17
EARL CARPENTER & SONS Co.

No. q Westminster ST., cor. Dyer.
This old-established house wholesale
and retail ICE at fair prices. and by
prompt attention To business and the
employment OF good men in thcir sew
eral departments. merit a continuance
of the patronage so long enjoyed.
Telephone 2lC6.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-17

Merchants and Miners Trans
TortatIon Company.

First-cIass Passenger Ser
vice from Providence every
Monday. Wednesday and Fri
day At 6 p. m. Through Tick
cts sold to all points South
and Southwest. Baggage
checked to destination.
LOCAL RATES.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-17
BRAZILIAN
BALM

No fatal case of Grip was
ever known where Brazilian
Balm was promptly and faith
fully used. ltkills the germs,
arrests the progress Of the
disease at once, and takes all
the evil effects out of the
system. For
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-17

Tickets Include meals and stateroom accommo-
dstions. Send for descriptive folder. etc.
tor freight passage. apply to
j. w. McCLOSKEY, Agent.
Office and Wharf foot of Benefit street.
A. ID. sTEBRTNs, Asst Trafnc Manager.
W. =. TURNER, Gen. Passenger Agent
j. L. WHITNEY, Trshc Manages.
Baltimore. Md
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-17
sIOSINGroN DIyIs

sIONINGTON DIVISION.
FOR NEW YOkh lyla Sluningtou
Line)-7.30 and sos >. IN. ldaily Sx-
cept Sundays).
FOR NEW HAVEN AND NEW YORK
tShore Line)-al.12, 1.25 a. m. daily,
500, 1905. cl1.0l Qimited), 11.13 daily
a. m. (exp.) 207, 4.O5 daily. eos
daily, for New Haven SID y. m.
(daflvl
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-17

HOPE and way stations-e.3o. $50 a.
m. - 30. $50. 4.s0. $50. ESQ., 1i.30 .. m.
eundays-S.30 a m: $50 ID. IN.
OAKLAND BEACH. BUTTONwOODS
and way stations--G.20 go a. m:
1870 2.20. 40. $40. GO. 1120 p. N.
sundavs-e2O a. m: e.20. $50 D. IN.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-17

Time tables giving fun information as
70 local and through train service may
stations below.
Train Service From Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-17

NfVer)-IUU5 a. IN (except bundayJ:
sl7 .. m. daily.
FOR NEW LONDON--afis. i2s
(daily exp). $50 (accom.h s0f Ooc.
exp). 1905 (exp.). 1910 (exp. 20 East
Greenwich), ll.0l Qimitedl, ll.l3
daily a. IN. (exp.) 2.07 (exp) 2.10
taccom.). 4.05 texp. daily. 40 (ac-
com, 80 (accom.). COS (exp. daily.
S.l7 y. m. (exp. daily). Sundays -7.55
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-02
Everything New.

The 18th year of Prof. Gentry's ia
o dog and pony show finds every
thing new. The entire company, in
Guiding dogs, ponies and monkeys, have
all been trained to a new performance,
and will exhibit under canvas in this
city three days, starting Tuesday, Oc-
tober 3, at Bridge Park, old ball
grounds. A large number of animal
celebrities have been added to the show
this season, Pinto. the smallest ele-
plant in the world, an entire troupe of
monkey actors and many other novel
and interesting features. The prices of
admission are, children, Is cents, and
adults Is cents.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-02
WEST VIRGINIA PENSIONS.

Special to the Register.
WASHINGTON, October PEN
sions have been granted to the follow
ing West Virginians:
Original-Wm. II. Webster, Mounds
vile, IS.
Original widows, etc.-Margaret A.
Lane, Welding. IS.
Increase-George w. Pritchard,
Clarksburg, s12 to SIT; Emanuel
Crouser, Dellslow, $40 to s12; George
w. Tate, Charleston, s6 tt IS; James
R. Hartley, Boothsville, SIT to s24;
Edmund G. Nicholson, Richardson, IS
to s12; Noryel Brown, Board Tree. s14
to SIT.
Supplemental-William Postelwait,
Parkersburg, 81.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-02
CELEBRATIONS TO CONTINUE

The committees in charge of the re-
cen Emancipation Day celebration
met to audit accounts, and formed a
permanent organization. to be known
as the Emancipation Literary and Pro-
gressiye Association, for the social and
moral Improvement of the race. Prep
arations have already begun for the
celebration in 1900. Officers were
chosen as follows: President, DR.. B. H.
Stillyard; vice president, Robt- Clark;
secretary, George L. Wright; assistant,
James Barge; corresponding secretary,
j. o. Gray; treasurer, Gabriel Jackson;
chief marshal, R. w. Strange.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-02
AT WHEELING PARK.

The cold weather interfered with the
attendance at Wheeling Park yesterday
afternoon, but there was nevertheless
a fair sized crowd, attracted by the
concert rather than the beauties of the
park. The programme was very pleas
ing, and was rendered in a manner
which called forth frequent applause.
The singing of the Pittsburg Quintette
concert. 1t is hoped they may be heard
here again under more favorable aus
pices
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-02
WOOD CoUNTY's CENTENNIAL.

Special to the Register.
PARKERSBURG, w. Va, October /.
Tuesday morning at seven o'clock the
Wood county centennial celebration
will be opened by the firing of Big Tom,
the large cannon on Fort BSreman.
For four days the celebration will be
in progress, and besides a trades dis
play Tuesday, a tremendous turnout
of the various secret societies and or
ders will be had. The affair promises
to be one of the grandest ever wit
messed in this city, and no expense
will be spared to make it a great and
enthusiastic celebration of the hun
dredth anniversary of the birth of the
county.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-02
ON HIS WAY BACK.

CHICAGO, October 1.-Bartholomae
Kost, the Austrian who is accused of
the murder of his ~fancee, Mary vo-
dicka, at Bremen. Germany, that he
might return to Vienna, Austria, to
marry his present wife, Anna Schimera,
left here to-day in charge of two de-
tectives on his way back to Germany,
to answer the charge of murder.
The woman for whom he is alleged
to have done murder did not accom-
pany him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-02
DISTINGUISHED ARRIVALS.

NEW YORK, October Among the
passengers who arrived this morning
per steamer New York from Southamp-
ton and Cherbourg, were Sir Andrew
Clarke, Miss Olga Nethersole, Hon.
William P. Reeves, of New Zealand;
Sir Horace Tozer and Rear Admiral
John G. Walker.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-02
SOLDIERS TO BE WELCOMED.

HAZLETON, Pa, October Halle
ton is the only town in the eastern Sec
ton of the State which enjoys the dis
tinction of having supplied almost half
a company of soldiers for service in
the Philippines. Twenty-Five young
men from this region, twenty-four of
them from this city, left here a year
ago as members of the Eighteenth reg
ulars, participating in some of the hot
test fighting near Manila. They Sc
cured their discharges recently and will
return to town next week. A big re-
ception is being arranged.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-02
Special Low Rate to Washington ID. c., for
Dewey Racantinn.

October LIST and I'd, via Pennsylvania
Lines, one fare for round trip. Excur-
sion tickets will be sold from Wheeling,
good returning until Wednesday, Octo-
Der 4th.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-02

Breakfast menu: Buckwheat Cakes
with Maple Syrup and the famous Hof-
mann Sausage, is delicious and whole
some.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-02
p Per Cent Off T y6ar is
Suit, cloak. silk and dress goods OPP
p~ortunity. GEO. M. SHOOK & co.
A KILLED.

Special to the Register.
CHARLESTON, w. Va, October l.
A. C. & o. lumber train left the track
at st. Adams yesterday afternoon and
killed Will Yates. a brakeman He
fell beneath a car loaded with lumber
and was instantly crushed to death.
His body was taken to his home in
Huntington.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-02

THE FAvORITE, III6 Main;St. Millin-
cry Opening, Tuesday and Wednesday, Oc-
tober 3rd and 4th. Il. K. KIGEk.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-02

This week, 20 per cent discount on our
entire stock. Nothing reserved. The Bon
TON.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-02

Is a good thing to have, and that Is
what our NEW FALL CLOTHING has
in every detail. CHARACTER that at
once displays itself in the CORRECT
STYLE. the THOROUGH WORKMAN
SHIP, the ELEGANT MATERIALS.
the PERFECT FIT, and the TAILOR
LIKE HANG of every garment we
show. Many OF the styles are exclu-
sively made expressly for us. Every
Stylish Shape, every New Shade and
Combination OF Colors is shown in the
most comprehensive assortment. Our
prices are always lower for the same
merchandise than any other house in
the city. MONEY BACK If YOU
WANT 1T.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-02

This week, rs per cent discount on our
entire stock. Nothing reserved. The BON
TON.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-02

Dance at Bearley's tonight, 131
Eighteenth street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-02

THE FAVORITE, 1116 Main st, MiIlin-
tober Srd and 4th, Il, X. KIGER.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-02

This week, 25 per cent discount ON our
-1tire stock. Nothing reserved The h0N
TIN.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-02
Opening Tuesday. swabacker's.

This week. 25s per cent discount on our
entire stock, Nothing reserved. The BON
TOT i
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-02
25 Per Cent Off t 3n any
you buy at our store until further no
tice. GEO. M. SHOOK & co.
opening Tuesday. swabacker's.

This week, rs per cent discount on our
entire stock. Nothing reserved, The BON
nrn
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-02
Opening Tuesday. swabacker's.

This week, 20 per cent discount on our
entire stock. Nothing reserved. The BON
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-02

This week., 20 per cent discount on our
entire stock. Nothing reserved, The BON
TON.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-02
Mbfflin9 Regstfr
AUTUMN MrLLrNERY OPENING,

Tuesday will witness our first formal
showing of Amtumn Millinery. The best
things of New YORK, as wei as those OF
our own Workroom.
L.. II. SONNEBORN,
Designer of Fine Millinery,
IIOS Main Street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-02

This week, rs per cent discount on our
entire stock. Nothing reserved. TIE
TON
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-02

This week, rs per cent discount on our
entire stock. Nothing reserved. The BON
TON
The true northerner., 1899-05-10
Prohibits Politics Among Policemen.

Albany, n. y, May S,-Gov. Roosevelt
has signed a bill passed by the legisla-
ture providing that any person connect
ed with the police force from commits
sioner down TO patrolman, who shall
use his official power either for or
against any political party, shall be gull
ty of misdemeanor. The bill prohibits
promotions for political reasons, con-
tributions to or collections for political
funds, and forbids any member of the
police force from being a member of
any political club.
The true northerner., 1899-05-10

Permission Granted tn Turn waters
of Lake Michigan Through the
Drainage Canal.

Chicago, May 6.-Secretary of War
Alger, in his official capacity, has given
permission TO the drainage canal COM
mission to turn through the canal the
waters of Lake Michigan whenever the
canal is ready for operation. In COM
pany with Gen. John NJ. Wilson, chief
of engineers of the United States army,
Gov. Tanner, the members of the board
of trustees in charge of the construc-
tion of the canal, the secretary of war
Friday made tour of inspection of the
canal and expressed himself as greatly
impressed with the magnitude of the
undertaking.
The true northerner., 1899-05-10
HUNDREDS UNDER ARREST.
Troops Guarding Big Crowd oi
Miners at Wnrdner-Further
Trouble Not Feared.

Wardner, Idaho, May 6.-Three hun
dred and fifty miners accused of par
ticipating in Saturdays riot are now
confined here under guard Of United
States troops. With Fridays arrivals
500 troops are in the Couer d'Alene dis
trict, and all fear of further outbreaks
is past. The charges against the pris-
oners will be rioting, destroying prop
erty and stopping United States mails.
1t is unlikely that all the prisoners will
be tried, but they will be held until
evidence is collected against the
lenders.
The true northerner., 1899-05-10
sustain the Administration.

Chicago, May s.-Two mass meet
ings were held in this city yesterday
to voice approval of the policy of the
administration with reference to the
Philippines, and 10 protest against the
sentiments expressed last Sunday at
the "anti-eNpansion" meeting in Cen
tral Music hall. The meetings were
held i'm the Auditoriuma and Central Mu-
sic hall and in spite of the inclement
weather there was an aggregate attend
ance of probably 10000.
The true northerner., 1899-05-10
reform FOR PORTO RICO
Post Office Affairs Undergoing Rapid
Changes and the Natives
Are Delighted.
FUTURE FOR THE ISLAND is PROMISING.
Beneficial DEGREES for Cuba-Legai
Reforms Gradually Taking Place
and Are Heartily yReceived-Cubans
Given Places of Trust-Revision OF
the Army Lists ImpOssibIe.

San Juan de Porto Rico, May A.
Porto Rico will soon enjoy first-class
postal service. First Assistant Post
master General Perry Heath arrived
here a fortnight ago and has visited
every nook and corner of the island,
accompanied by Capt. w. ii. Elliott, di-
rector general of posts in Porto Rico,
and Inspector Moore, to get an intelli-
gent idea of the needs of the island in
this reSnect