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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-20
AGoNCILLo LEAVES MONTREAL.

Montreal. Feb 20.-Senor Agonclllo and
his compatriot, Senor MART, left Mon
treal last night for New York, EN- route
TO London, expecting TO saii on the
American liner St Paul Wednesday.
Their decision to depart was sudden. for
the two latest additions 10 the Filipino
embassy In the United States. Rios and
Reverb, who arrived here last night from
Chicago. were surprised at meeting
Agoncillo and Msrti on the station plat
form. Agonc!llo recognizes, now that
the treaty has been passed ard signed,
that his mission 30 the United States is
ended. and 50 he will take M the next
move In the gsne-an attempt to inter
est the powers ot Europe in the Philip
pines In the meantime Rios and Reverb
will remain here and put In week edu-
eating Canadians In the social status and
ambitions Of the Filpinos. Then they
expect to follow Asoncillo to Europe.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-20
WASHINGTON BRIEFS.

General Flagler. chief OF ordnance ".
3. A, has appeared at the department.
He has been a severe sufferer from grip.
but says he is all right again.
Ministed Leighman has Informed the
state department that the Swiss govern
ment has authorized the Importation into
Switzerland of American dried fruits
provided the consignments are exam
ined at Basic and found to be exempt
from scales and other parasites.
A telegram was received at the treas
ury from New orleans stating that there
was a surplus OF gold there and an In
sufficient supply Of paper currency. and
asking that an exchange be made.
The Nashville has sailed from Mobile
for Cienfuegos.
President and Mrs. Mckinley have de-
cided to hold the public reception. which
the storm last Tuesday evening pre-
vented. on the night Of Feb. %.
Chairman Burton OF the river and har-
Dor committee states that he fears the
river and harbor bill will fail 60 become
a law as a result OF the action Of the
senate commerce committee in adding
the Nicaragua canal amendment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-20
MILLER HIGH MAN.

San Francisco. Feb. 20.--The day
bicycle race was ended at 1915 last
night, 80 minutes ahead OF time. II was
obvious that the men could not change
their relative positions by riding longer.
and the management concluded to call
the race at an end instead Of riding
through until 1884, The contestants
were all on the track except Gimm, who
retired at y. m, and did not return.
At the end of the 143rd hour. at 1854. all
the riders retired for few minutes, and
returned long enough only to make a
showing. The final score was as fol-
lows: Miller, 1892: Aaronson. 2l46;
Fredericks. 2o9O2; Hale. 2os2: Gimm.
2o6O; Nawn. 2Ol2.2; Alberts. ls2s.2: Bar
naby, 1927: Pilkington. 1929: Lawson.
1854; julius. 1904 Ashnyer. 1905.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-20
Impossible 10 Provide Many Of the Troops
With Prutsctlan From the Sun.
AGoNClLLo STARTS FOR EUROPE.
The Filipino Agent Recognizes That His Useful
ness on This Continent Is al an End.
VIII Sail From New York.

Manila, Feb. 2o.-The California vol
unteers abandoned Guadalupe church at
3 o'clock yesterday morning. which has
since been set on fire. and retired to
San Pedro Macati. The rebels still hold
the country in the vicinity OF Guadalupe,
Pasig and Patero, despite the efforts of
the sunboats to dislodge them from the
jungle on both sides OF the river.
The heat is intense. and is increasing
perceptibly daily. Under present con-
ditions Ii IL impossible 10 provide shade
for the troops in certain parts of the
line, particularly McArthur's division.
Kings brigade Is also exposed from
San Pedro Macati to Culiculi, where II
joins Overshine's brigade.
In view Of the fact that the enemy
were concentrating on the American
right flank. preparations were made
Saturday night 10 give them a warm re-
ception in the event of an attack. Gen
eral Overshines line, consisting orig
inally of the North Dakota volunteers,
the Fourteenth infantry and two troops
of the Fourth cavalry. stretching from
the beach at Camp Dewey TO General
Kings right, was reinforced by two bat
talions of Oregon volunteers and three
troops OF the Fourth cavalry as in
fantry.
The Buffalo's searchlight discovering &
the rebels unusually active about 10
o'clock In the evening. signalled the
flagship for permission to fire upon them,
and. this being granted. bombarded the
enemy's trenches for 20 minutes. The
only effect of the fire was apparently to
drive the rebels further inland. Be
yond few Intellectual volleys from the
trenches. which were returned with in
terest. the enemy was undemonstrative.
and all is quiet along the rest OF the line.
Scouts claim to have seen General Pho
Pillar, who commanded the rebels at
Paco, with his arm in sling. directing
the troops General Montenegro, the
insurgent chief. is re-
ported to be personally conducting the
movements I'm front of General King s
line at San Pedro Macati. The signal
corps is arranging signals with the navy
for future operations on the left.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-20

ing '.IJown with Loubet!" "Reslgnr and
Panama." When this body OF men
reached the Place de LOpera there was
not sufficiently strong force OF police
there 10 bar the way. and the demon
strators finally returned TO the statue
of Joan OF Arc, where the deputies
mounted upon a sand heap.
NJ. Mllevoye then waived a tricolor
flag above NJ. Deroulde. while the latter
harangued the crowd. He said:
Listen now to what I was prevented
from saying at the Versailles election.
The president belongs 10 the people.
l rejoice at this manifestation. but today
we cannot go TO the Elysee and spit upon
him whom we have no wish TO recognize
as chief of state. We must allow TO
rest I'm peace such as IL is the man who
is still lying there, and return home.
but on Thursday we shall not fail TO at
tend the funeral ceremony. You will
and among the followers OF the coffin
the judges of the criminal section OF the
court OF cessation, and the base deputies
who elected this president whom we do
not recognize. You know your duty.
Down with this republic. and long live
a republic Of the people"
the Rue Des Pyramides, shouting and
fiaunting tricolors. The police attempted
10 stop them. and trier TO seize the
flags. but the mob resisted and finally
returned 10 the Avenue he lOpers, where
a large force of policemen was stationed
in front Of the Military club. This de-
tachment OF police succeeded i'm dis
persing the demonstrators. downfall
OF rain assisting In the work.
Later in the evening bands, composed
of the members of the League of Pa
triots. Nationalists and others. paraded
the boulevards, blocking trafic. Rival
shouts OF resign" and revision" were
raised and some nghting took place be-
tween the members OF the opposing fac
tions. number of arrests were made
The street demonstrations were re-
newed at midnight. The Republican
guards, mounted and on foot, took VI
their station at the corner OF the boule
ward and the Rue Dreuet. The police
cleared the streets and the approaches tC
the Office of The Libre Parole. NM
Deroulede and Coppee attempted e
make speeches, and much sculiiing en-
sued. while derisive shouts were fire
! uuently heard The police intervenec
! and scattered the crowd, making man!
arrests. The police station in the Ru
Druet was soon filled. Among those ar
rested were Comte De Bari, who wai
released, however, when he was identi
fed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-20
THRILLING INCIDENTS.

Boston, Feb 20.--In an early morning
FIRE In Claremont Park yesterday these
persons were injured: James Robinson.
"a years old. injured severely internally.
likely to die; Ladderman Frank Leary,
- years old, injuries TO feet and legs;
Hoseman Daniel Mahoney. 81 years old.
Injuries 70 feet and legs. When the
first fire engine reached the park scanti-
ly clad men, women and children were
fleeing from a number OF houses. only
one OF which was on fire, but from this
one flames were coming from the base
ment first and second floors. On the
window sill of the third story stood
James Robinson, clad only in a night
shirt. Below him the flames were
cracking, and he called piteously for
help. Lieutenant Hoar Of the engine
company ordered out the life net. and
with 10 or IL men placed IL close to the
building. Robinson was told TO jump
into the net. but he kept delaying
through fright Then came crash OF
glass. and smoke poured out OF the win
dow behind Robinson. who lost his hold.
falling towards the net. his body strik-
ing Lieutenant Hoar and Hoseman
Kelly on the head. slightly injuring both.
Robinson fell to the ground unconscious
and was later taken to hospital An
extension ladder was displaced by hot
air explosion, throwing Fireman Leary
and Mahoney to the ground. but as both
landed on their feet. from fall OF about
20 feet, their condition is not serious.
The fire started through the explosion OF
an alcohol lamp which was being used
to warm some milk for a baby.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-20


The house enters upon the last two
weeks of the session with three appropri-
alton bills-the army. fortifications and
general deficlency-unacted upon. and
the naval bill but half completed. The
army bill must be held back until the
senate shall decide upon its course reia-
tive TO the reorganization, but IL IL not
anticipated that either OF the other bills
will cause trouble.
The situation in the house. however.
had been greatly complicated by the ac-
tion OF the senate I'm placing the Mica
raguan canal bill upon the river and har.
Dor bill as a rider. This will doubtless
precipitate a bitter fight in the senate,
and may result IN tiA loss of the bill.
The failure Of the river and harbor bill
will not make an extra session incum-
bent, but the contest over IL will develop
bad blood and produce friction which
may make il all the more difficult with
the other measures that must OF neces-
sity pass to avoid an extra session. The
conference reports on all the big appro-
prlation bills are yet TO be adopted, and
if the senate should load some OF them
down. as II has the river and harbor.
stormy times In the house would be in
evitable during the closing days.
The last six days OF the session fortu-
nately are suspension days, under which
any proposition can be forced 10 vote
after 20 minutes debate on side. To-
day is also suspension day under the
rules and advantage will be taken of II
to pass the bill for the payment of $40, ooo,'
900 to Spain to carry out the terms OF the
Paris treaty.
Under suspension OF the rules, amend
ments are not in order. so that the house
will have no opportunity to vote upon
any OF the numerous expressions Of fu-
ture policy with which various
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-20
FOUNDED O. L. A. M.

Philadelphia. Feb. 2o.-Luther Chaplin.
the founder OF the senior order Of United
American Mechanics. died yesterday at
his home In this city. He was SO years
old. His death was due to general de-
biity. His organization OF the first
lodge followed the native American riots
Of 1874. He was the first state councillor
OF Pennsylvania and the first national
councillor OF the order.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-20
SHOT his NURSE.

Newburyport. Mass, Feb. 2o.-while
handling a toy gun yesterday Allen
Shepard. the youngest son Of +. o.
Shepard. accidentally shot his nurse,
Miss Doyle. The wound is a painful one
but hardly likely to cause apprehension
for Miss Doyle's recovery. The bullet
entered the left side. went across the
chest ard lodged in the right side.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-20
Fire In q Newspaper OiIics.

New Orleans. La. Feb. 2O.--A mid
night fire originated In the linotype
room OF the German Gazette and Even
ing Telegram building and gutted the
structure. The paper warehouse Of g.
Peter Camp and the Platt grocery were
also damaged mostly bv water. The
loss viii reach $50. 600. about half COW
cred by insurance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-20
MINERS STRIKE PROBABLE.

Pittsburr. Feb. 2o.-At the convention
OF coal miners OF Pittsburg district a
resolution was adopted fixing the diff
ferential between the thick and thin vein
mines at 2 cents Instead OF 1S cents. II
vas admitted by delegates during the
discussion thst a strike will be necessary
10 enforce 'h'~ r4tf.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-20
poHERTY UNDER ARREST.

waterbury. VT. Feb. 2o.-Charles
Doherty. who. II is claimed. attempted
to kill Fred Murphy. his rival, by shoot
ing. was arrested al Montpelier Junction.
disguised as a tramp. yesterday morn
ing. Murphy Is alive. with his sweet
heart. Julia Rock. ndrsing him. but the
physicians entertain little hope OF his re-
covcIy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-20


The Latin quarter was quiet. but the
cafes were full TO overfowing.
The scene at the Versailles election is
described as a "Donnybrook fair. with
touch of tragedy therein--the tragedy
Of a newly chosen ruler attempting TO
ignore his own unpopularity and smil-
ingly returning thanks for congratula-
tions."
II is believed by many that the riotous
scenes In Paris are only foretaste OF
what is coming. Last night the boule-
wards were battlefields. and nowhere was
a voice TO glorfy the new president.
Today the press is uncommonly ran
corus Here are some OF the titles or
honor conferred upon Loubet: 'Imbe-
cile." "Panamaist," Wretch" Liar. "
"Perjurer" and "Avowed Protector OF the
Dreyfusards."
On the advice of the medical atten-
dants the remains of NJ. Faure were
placed in the coffin yesterday in the
presence OF M Dupuy. In the afternoon
crowds fled past the bier.
Nine. Faure continues TO receive tele-
grams of coincidence from rulers in al
parts OF the world.
NJ. Loubet is receiving host OF con-
gratulatory kilograms. The Temps re-
joices i'm his election as "the best pos
slble choice" The Journal Des Debats
which is more guarded, will wait TO see
him actually at work. The Liberte ex
horts him TO remove the impression thal
he was elected in the interests OF Drey'
fus.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-20
EUROPE FEELS SATISFIED.

London, Feb. 20. - kilograms from
European capitals and the comments OF
the press express a sense Of relief that
the crisis in France has been safely
passed and generally approve the result
of the election and welcome NJ Loubet
To the chief magstracy Of France.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-20
Asthma Can BE Cured.

J.R. Niblo, ex-school superintendent
Of Rochester, Pa, says: "I have been
great sufferer from asthma for years, but
/ have had splendid winter, owing to
the surprising efficacy OF Brazilian
Balm" A lady in Cincinnati, who bad
suffered with asthma for IL years, cenia
not lie down; was perfectly cured With
Brazilian Balm.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-20
GEN. sHAFTER'S ARMY IN ACTUAL EN-
CAPTURE OF SPANISH SAILORS,
SUNDAY Bull FIGHT,
LANDING TROOPS IN CueA,
RlnEQS

ROUGH RioERS.
ORGAN RECITAL from 80 10 s, by Miss
MABEI. EARLE WILLIAMS. Programme or
special sele ctions.
During the evening the sLoCuM Posi- QUAR-
TETTF will render patriotic selections. Gov.
DYER and staff have been invited To be-
present. Part OF the proceeds Tor the benent
II the Rhode Island Regiment.
Mr.. Hemment comes highly recon-
mended by press and public, and his
thrilling entertainment has filled the
largest halls wherever 1t has been
given. The committee in charge have
spared no pains or expense in bringing
this entertainment before the pleasures
seeking and patriotic people of this
city and surrounding towns, and at ths
popular prices. The merit OF Mr.. HEM
ment will crowd the hall TO overfiow-
ing.
Admission tickets, %, 90, and 20 cents.
according to location
sale of seats at Box Oflice. Infantry Hall
on and after Wednesday, Feb. send, "a NJ
fiS 60
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-20
WAR IN CUBA WAR
INFANTRY HALL, FEB. "a.
MR.. j. e.. HEMMENT,

War Artist of the N. Y. Journal cat the
front in every battle with his camera).
will exhibit the most complete series
of war pictures ever achieved. Lively
and complete record of fighting on land
and sea on canvas. Nearly 300 pictures
will be exhibited. showing actual scenes
OF warfare.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-20

WashilgtUl 49,. arii auoress and U
eulogles on the late Senator Morrill,.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-01-03
His Mind Deran0ed.

San Francisco. Jan. Am unknown
man. who acted in a suspicious manner
in a Valencia street bicycle store. has
been taken into custody. When he was
searched $50 In gold notes were found
fastened to the inside of his vest. but he
was unable to give any account of him
self. From documents found in his pos
session he is supposed to be George +.
Bielemeyer of Buffalo. N. Y. Among his
possessions were found a picture of his
sister. Laura Bielemeyer of 23 Dearborn
street. Buffalo. and a bank book showing
a credit In a Buffalo bank of 1900. on
which interest was credited for 1897. There
were also credits for two drafts, each
for $500. He said that he left Buffalo OF
May n. but his mind seemed confused and
he could give no clear account Of his
movements since then.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-01-03
A Notable Celebration.

Lexington. Ky. Jan. 2-One of the most
noted celebrations In the history OF this
state was the 50th anniversary of the
Pennsylvania college In this city. Gov
ornor Bradley and IL members Of his stan
were present, and the presidents OF all
the Kentucky colleges participated In the
programme. Dr. Ethelbert Warneld.
president OF Lafayette college. Pennsyl-
vania, and the Rev. DIR. John w. Carney
were the speakers of the evening. The
address Of the former was on christian
Education while the latter spoke his
t~orically OF old Pennsylvania. Governor
Bradley also spoke. Notes of regret at
their inability TO be present were re-
ceived from all the members OF the cabi-
net. governors Of man states and presi-
dents OF many colleges.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-01-03
Natives Are Dying.

Tacoma, Wash. Jan. 2.-Advices
brought by the steamship victori say Use
Chuen merchants wired to Shanghai de-
string that all shipments Of goods into
that province cease. The Yellow river
foods rave destroyed the crops and fam
Inc has resulted. Thousands OF natives are
starving. Thousands of other hungry
and ragged refugees are moving down
the river in boats. only to find the walls
of the cities lowered down. closed against
the starving hordes. The government ap-
propriated 3oo.0 900 taels for their relief. less
than one-hfth of which has been distrib-
uted. II Is claimed that officials have
stolen the rest. Rev. Il. Craig Patterson
of the Chan King mission appeals TO
American friends for aid.
a panic prevails throughout Use Chuen
province, caused ny the hosting OF the
black flag Of rebellion by the notorious
outlaw Yumantze. After Offering TO re-
frain from further depreia;ions and re-
ceiving a compensation from the Chinese
authorities. yumantze has resumed his
followers and started a fresh anti-Catholic
rusade. His reward included 100000 taels
in silver. immunity from punishment and
n captaincy in the Chinese army. The
French missionary. Fleury. remains In
Yumantze's hands and hopes of saving
him a been abandoned.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-01-03
IS A BLOW AT THE HORSE
JOSEPH LETTER INCORPORATES AN
AUTO-TRUCK COMPANY.
he Carried ON without the
Aid Of Oats.

New York. Jan. 2.-The Herald says:
with a capital of 1000. 900. has been in
c~orporated. With this capital 1t is pro-
posed to place auto-trucks. operated by
compressed air. In the streets of the
city. At present the only persons
whose names are made public in con-
nection with this scheme are James II.
Hoadley and Henry f. knight. M.
Hoadley is president of the Compressed
Air Power company. Mr.. Hoadley and
Mr.. Knight combined their interests in
compressed air motors some years ago
and william c. Whitney became inter-
ested in their company. Their motors
have recently been adopted by the Met
ropolitan Traction company for use on
the Twenty-eighth and Twenty-ninth
street crosstown lines. and will soon be
in operation. Joseph Letter recently
acquired a controlling interest in the
foreign rights OF the Hoadley-K knight
patents. In an interview Mr.. Letter
spoke guardedly of his plans for plsc-
ing automobiles in London and other
foreign cities but aid that 1t was
merely a matter of time when all great
cities woul be compelled to adopt some
form of motor in place of horses. Mr..
Hoadley declined to state whether the
capitalists back of the New York Auto
Truck company were Mr.. Letter and
whitney, or tell who they were. He
said that the organization of h COM
pany was not yet completed, and that
until IL is the names of its officers or
directors would not be made public. OF
the plans of the company he also spoke
guardedly.
we have built auto-trucks." he said,
land used them at our works in Mas
sachusetts. We can haul a load Of
eight IONS % miles without replenish-
ing the air. IL is easier for our trucks
to move eight tons than for three horses
to haul six IONS in an ordinary street.
on wet asphalt horses are almost help
less. and with the substitution of as
phalt for paving stones, h horse
must GO.
From a sanitary standpoint. and in
the matter of cleanliness, IL would
make a great difference in the city IL
the 5000 to 5000 horses in its streets
were done away with. Our trucks will
take up less room and will 20 much
faster han an ordinary team, n they
are under such perfect control that
there Is less danger to life n limb
than with horses.
Electricity cannot be used for trucks
designed to carry heavy loads. owing
to the weight of the storage batteries
that would be required. 1t doe very
well for cabs and light delivery wagons,
but trucking is another matter. II we
had had our trucks I'm the city when the
last snow storm fell. we could have re-
moved 1t in ~ hours at the out
side"