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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-31

] learn that some OF the gentlemen who
have accepted invitations from Chief
Marshal Narheld OF the big Republican
state parade, which occurs on Saturday
evening next, TO act as aids on his stan,
are surrepttiously taking equestrian les
sons I'm order that they may be able TO
ride "A sewer department steed without
cutting sorry figures. IL is not particu-
larly funny TO ride a strange horse when
fireworks and red fire are sprung without
any notice.
81 tell you" said n well known man
about town, last evening. betting on the
big football matches is rather more in
teresting sport than betting on the cleo
tions. II isn't quite SO dead easy"
c<b
was talking with a lady last evening.
and she broached the topic of the care
lessncss- of women I'm general In carrying
tewelry and money In handbags when
they travel. She said: IF women will
persist I'm this practice they must expect
that clover thieves will get away with
their valuables. The practice OF carry
ing the porte mannaie In the hand is also
a senseless one. and hope the time will
soon come when women will have sensi-
bio garments with convenient pockets"
I was chatting this morning with Mar
shall y. Wilder. the celebrated humorist
and mimic, who is convulsing Keith au-
dlences this week, and found he has "A
number of quaint characteristic defnl-
tions that / should think would never
fail 10 arouse laughter at his entertain
ments. Silence" he declares lis noise
with air out OF IT." "old maids are ladies
I'm waiting" widows are things left
over" while women are human flow
ers."
II Is strange how much superstition
there IN, even in this enlightened age.
/ see by an exchange that New Jersey
man who has pear tree in fun bloom
is advised by his superstitious neighbors
To cut IL down. they say IL Is "a sure
sign or death In his family 10 allow IL TO
stand. And the Goth century Is only a
couple OF months away
oS
III matters continue to so on as they
have been going for the past month gum
ners will have to carry an outfit OF signal
flags 10 denote their whereabouts. Inc
number OF cases of accidental shooting
are becoming altogether too frequent,
co
Have you heard anybody mention the
name OF John G. Pegram since the day
the Democratic city convention nomina-
ted him for city treasurer" This oues-
tlon was put to me this morning, by
Democratic office holder. and I was
Obliged 10 ADMIT that l had not heard
Mr.. Pegram's name mentioned at ALL
NO" he remarked. "and you won't"
and then he passed on.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-31

The only ln,ereallrr thing alnul plei.
croker's announcement that ne voted
against Lincoln Do That 81 shows that
croker was then. as now. in favor Of
hauling down he stars aua stripes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-31

Col. Henry Watterson rises 10 remark
that the Tammanyites could have put
their money to better use than spending
It on fireworks. Perhaps the colonel pre-
fers hrewater.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-31

Possibly one OF the reasons for the
Journals opposition 10 Col. Goff is based
on It's conviction that he would never
sanction a deal by which the city could
be mulctcd 5000 for o $500 building
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-31

Next We expect the Granger organ 10
accuse Cot. Con OF the responsibility for
the introduction OF a city water supply.
the building of city hall and the cs-
tablishmcnt Of police and fire depart
mpnts
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-31

no sensible citizen win pot faith IN me
charge made by the Granger organ that
the names Of voters were alta, bed to
the Perkins nomination papcrs uutn their
names are made public. The Journal,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-31

From the manner In which the Granger
organ is conducting the municipal cam
palgn u would appear that II regards the
electorate as being made up chiefly OF
knaves aud fools.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-31

few weeks ago the Changer organ IN
Fist'd NAT = new approach 20 Prospect
street should be huiit at sn expense 81
'1""' bli % didu have word To- say
about the oscrburdencd taxpayers Who
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-31
Save Your old CARPETS.

We can weave them TO order into
Handsome Rugs: any Sac.
BfCkNALL a HUDSON.
SO wcstwiuster ST.. Prov.
IeleIhone Ilsl,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-31

II Daniel Larned Davis Granger has
anything to say on the fiat money issue
now Is the time and the voters of Provi-
dence will give car 10 his words.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-31

when YOU recommend them u needing
pvsiEnius Engraving Eleotrutvpiua or
rriutins to see , > Ryder co. 81 Wash
ington, and get best work at low prices.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-31

81 hore to he able to cast my vote for
Bryan because he r p esents those princi-
pies d i.evo in."-DRniei Larned Davis
Grangsr
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-31

during the present campaign has been
been supported by a sclntilla OF proof
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-31

81 hone Go b. able 20 cast my vote for
BRYAN because he represents those princi-
pies believe in."-DanieI Larnsd Davis
Granger.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-31

There can be no mistake about It, This
Is positively Billy Bryan's farewell tour
as a presidential candidate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-31

81 hope TO be able Go east INV vote for
Bryan because he represents those prInci.
pies q believe in.''- Daniel Larned Davis
Granger.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-31

II hope To bs able tn cast my vote for
Bryan becausa he represents those princi-
pies 4 believe in . - Daniel Larned Davis
Granger
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-31
What Others
fire Saying.

Chairman Jones says the democra-
tic party has issues To burn. The
Cotton Bale Trust issue and the Ice
Trust issue. however. do not ppear
in the flames as rapidly as he could
wish. h."-Denver Republican.
Immense as is the stock OF gold
I'm the possession of the government.
IL would melt away like snow I'm a
summer sun I'm the event of Mr.. Bry-
ans election. And the melting would
begin at once. There would be no
waiting to see what MIR. Bryan would
do once he was inaugurated. Every
one having the ability TO draw gold
from the United States treasury would
proceed 10 draw il forthwith. "-Phila-
delphia Inquirer.
THAT our shipping interest needs
fostering is certain; that the cost of
construction and operation of Ameri-
can vessels is greater than foreign
ships is an admitted fact; only over
the means by which the decay can he
stopped and substantial growth en-
couraged is there a division OF opin-
ion. The experience of other nations.
the combined opinion OF those inter-
ested I'm the shipping trade and those
who draft the nations laws forces the
balances down on the side OF subsi-
dies and bounties. es."-Syracuse Post
Standard.
THE mine operators OF the anthra-
cite region would do we'll to follow the
example of the bituminous operators
In the west. They should form an
organization with a competent COM
missioner, who would receive any
complaint from the Mine Workers
Union and adjust IL by frank confer
ence and mutual concessions when
necessary. This would do much to
bring the miners into sympathetic re-
latlons with their employers. and the
present Is a most opportune time for
the operators TO bridge the chasm be-
tween them and their miners and as
sure peace on the basis or justice. -
Philadelphia Times.
The Hon. Adlai Stevenson II not yet
letter perfect i'm his use of the Bryan
ite terminology. lie said in Chicago
that "the platform OF the Democratic
party framed I'm Kansas City last
summer was a second Declaration OF
independence In Bryanite language
the Chicago platform was the second
Declaration OF Independence. The
Kansas City is the third. When the
Bryanites implore you TO defend the
declaration. they mean the second
declaration or the third, not the first.
N. Y. Sun.
The last week of the Presidential
campaign OF 1900 is here. Only a few
more speeches can be made and only
little more work can be done before
the voting will begin. There Will be
some last words and final appeals. and
the Bryanites will doubtless try the
desperate device OF seeking 10 mis-
lead voters 10y uttering charges which
they hope there is not time To refute.
The defeated party always resorts To
such reckless methods in the last days
Of the campaign TO turn the tide which
they see Is running against them
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-31

viii have TO bear the expense of that
Improvement
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-31
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Anybody who wants to know the senti-
ment existing I'm City Hall concerning the
rival candidates for mayor Isaac l..
Con. ID. l.. ID. Granger and Ezra X Per-
kins. can easily do SO by making n tour
OF the several departments. Almost In
every case Goff Is the pronounced favor
ite; next comes Perkins. but the advo-
Gates OF Granger are very few indeed.
and very very far between
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-31
SEWING MACHINE BARGAINS.

s., $40, sI5 balance OF week, 25 more
shopworn White. Singer, Domestic and
Household Machines. Don't miss this.
Drop postal IL you can't call. WHEELER
& WILSON BRANCH, lis North Main
street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-31

Some time late next Tuesday night or
early on the following morning. just lis
ten FOR 2i-2 on the fire alarm bells" said
n common councilman this morning.
This signal will indicate that Mr.. McKin-
ley is reelected.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-31
FUNERAL SUPPLIES.

Full line at reduced prices. can
furnish a nice caskct for $50 and
upwards: hrst-class carriages with
careful and experienced drivers at
the lowest prices.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-31

THos. McMURRoUGu.
q Fenner St, Opposite tho Cathe-
dral
Telephone No. 225s
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-31

Chairman Jones says the democra-
tic party has issues To burn. The
Cotton Bale Trust issue and the Ice
Trust issue. however. do not ppear
in the flames as rapidly as he could
wish. denver Republican.
The age-herald., 1900-04-23
MUCH EXCITEMENT
 AT CL|FTON, ONT,
RumoT That Grain ShoveIers Would Release Men Who.
 Blew Up Canal Lock.

Buffalo. N r.. April 22.-A Niagara Falls special to the Express says:
 Chief Young of the Dominion police, his force of half a dozen regular policemen and 200 armed deputies are guarding the jail at Clifton, Ont, where are the three charged with blowing up Lock No. 24 at Mhorold, Ont, last night. -
 The extraordinary precautions taken for the guarding of the men is the result of a rumor that reached Chief Young this afternoon to the effect that 400 Buffalo grain shovelers were on their way here to liberate the prisoners. The military of the district, the Forty-fourth battalion, has been warned for service and can be mobilized at Clifton at short notice. Last night 1t was thought that men who blew up the lock were Boer sympathizers To- day the opinion has changed.
 It is now the belief of many persons in Clifton and nearby Canadian villages that the dynamiters were agants for Buffalo grain shovelers and sought to blow up the lock for the purpose of disabling the Vel land canal, thereby preventing the passage of grain through the canal from Port Col borne to Monreal With a canal closed, it IS tHe SCOOpeTS Ol bulldlO 1niSnt have more work than they would have with the canal open. This line, aided by rumors of an impending invasion of scoop CTS from Buffalo, resulted in the heroic measures taken by Chief Youngs.
 It was said in Clifton tonight that the grain handlers of Buffalo had organized for the raid and that they would reach the Canadian town tonight.
 That such an attempt will be made is generally credited.
 The most careful inquiry tonight had failed to discover anything to indicate a movement of Buffalo grain shovelers to release the Welland canal dynamiters now in jail just over the Canadian border
 The grain shovelers seen along the wa ter front tonight seemed surprised at the story when it was told them by news paper reporter So far as could be observ- eo' there was not the slightest excitement among the scoopers.
 Presldent McMahon of the grain shovel CTS union, branded the story as ridiculous
The age-herald., 1900-04-23

tonic the rain fell in torrents for three hours and the streets were like rivers. A severe windstorm prevailed this evening in northeastern Texas. doing much damage in the vicinity of Marshall.
 It has been reported that rain has fallen at Dallas at some time during the twenty four hours on every day thus far during the month of April. and March also had considerable wet weather.
 Serious Damage
 Ponchatoula. Louisiana, reports heavy rains there this evening. It is reported that the water is over the Illinois Central railroad tracks near Arcola, La. The Sun day excursion train was waterbound. This will be serious to the strawberry and vege- table gardeners along the line, as no ship ping facilities can be had. There is no fear of high water in this immediate vicinity as Ponchatoula has high land with fine natural drainage, but the downpour of the heavy rain injures the ripe fruit in the field.
 Monroe, La, reports say that there was another rainstGTm here this evening and it looks as if there would be no let up Recent rains had already done great dam age to the planting interests of thi section and the storm this evening will cause much more injury to crops.
The age-herald., 1900-04-23
NOBLEMAN ARRESTED
Held by Chicago Police on Charge of
 Forgery

Chicago, April 22-N. E.. L. Comte de Coulouse Lautree, was arrested today at the Auditorium hotel on a charge of for gerry It is charged that the count visited Quebec, Canada, two weeks ago and forged papers to secure a large amount of money. Detectives have been tracing Lautree and today one of them saw him enter the Au- ,ditorium hotel and ask for his mail. The detective requested the police to arrest the man. The prisoner was taken to the Har- rison street police station and locked up.
 Lautree is a Frenchman. His marriage occurred eight months ago in Paris. Coun- tess Lautrec is said to be the daughter of the Confess d'Itreville. one of the wealth. jest women in Paris. She was with her husband when he was arrested, and broke down when she realized what was taking
The age-herald., 1900-04-23
WILD WEST STORY
 TOLD IN CHICAGO
Sequel to Series of Alleged
 Crimes Brought to Light

Chicago, April 22-A remarkable sequel to a series of alleged crimes in the Rocky Mountain country has come to light here.
 The Chicago developments are told in an Interview by Attorney William J. Candlish of this city, in explanation of notices re- ceived by the Chicago police asking for the arrest of George H. Wright, alias James s. Weeks. alias C. T. Case alias MT Stevens, a native of Michigan, and graduate of the law department of the university at Ann Arbor, charged with fnurdering four persons, three in Utah and one in Colorado.
 Attorney Candlish says he became ac- quafnted with Wright when they lived at the same Chicago hotel in July, 1897, and Wright engaged him to go west and gather evidence to defend him. the charge of ihavfng murdered a man named Crampton lnear Guffy, Oklahoma, in 1S97 Wright then. it is alleged. under the alias of Case deeded to Candfish a bank building, resi- dence, two office buildings and numerous vacant lots in Cripple Creek and Guffy, Colorado. Candlish says Case left his of flee to return in an hour with $2O0 as ad- vance payment on candlish's travelling ex- penses and has not returned to this day The Chicago men interested in Cases min Ing properties sent CandliSh west how ever, and he examined the properties
 Case told Candish that he was innocent of Crampton's death and that the charge was an effort of enemies and business rivals to ruin him. A circular issued by Sheriff George A Storrs of Provo City Utah, charges that Wright murdered three boys in Utah county in February, 1895, and sank their bodies beneath the ice of Utah lake, the alleged reason of the crime be- Ing that the boys claimed to have knowl- cage of -Wrights guilt as a cattle thief
The age-herald., 1900-04-23
-O- ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
Railroad Traffic Out of New Orleans
 Badly Crippled

New Orleans, April 22.-The persistent pounding of logs swept down by swollen streams knocked out the Pascagoua bridge, the Louisville and Nashville road, and threw this end of the line out of business. The superintendent of this division will begin repairs tomorrow, and in the mean time the gap will be crossed by boats making connection with trains on each side. General Russell A. Alger and most of the delegates to the B'Nai BRith convention were caught between the break and Mobile.
 The bridge is a steel span some four hundred feet long. and it's loss at this time is Serious the Illinois Central and Northeastern have been utilizing the Lou isville and Nashville to get out their freight until they get their roads in shape. The Northeastern cannot resume until Wednesday. The Illinois Central ran it's trains out today. but another general rain has already played some havoc and by to- morrow all eastern freight may lie tied up or tale a roundabout route by the west
 General Rains
 Special dispatches received here tonight report heavy and general rains today throughout the greater portion of Texas Louisiana and Mississippi.
 A Dallas, Tex, dispatch says:
 Rains have fallen all over Texas today extending to Texarkana on the north and San Antonio on the south. At San An
The age-herald., 1900-04-23
THE SULTAN WILL PAY
 THE AMERICAN CLAIMS

Constantinople, April 22.-The Porte has replied to the American demands, stating that Turkey will compensated Ame.ican missionaries under the same contft.Shs as in the case of other foreign subjects.
 sThe United States legation joined the other embassies in protesting against the increase of import duties in the reply to the notification of the Porte, asserting that the United States government expects to 3e previously consulted with regard to any changes.
 The Ports has not yet replied to the last collective note. but the changed tone of the Ottoman officials leads to a belief that a settlement has been reached in conform ity with the demands of the foreign rep resentatives. It is now fully expected that the Porte will invite the embassies to dis cuss the proposed changes.
 There is the greatest interest in political
The age-herald., 1900-04-23
SHORT STORIES
 OF THE STREET

Beautiful East Lake comes to the front with the first fish story of the season and it is more than probable that this one will not be equaled for some time For several years this popular resort has afforded amusement and sport for fishermen, and it is estimated that several tons of fish have been pulled from it's waters, but always in the past, hours were spent in landing a reasonably good string. Not so yesterday. The day was bright and beau tiful and hundreds of persons sought fresh air and recreation in the park and on the waters there. 4
 Amongst those who journeyed thither during the afternoon were Sidney Leek, C. c. Walker. J. w. Douglas and Ed Colston, all young men, Directly after:ar- irving there they secured a boat and rowed a few times across the lake, After they had been out on the lake for some time and while boat was going ait a good speed the occupants were suddenly star tIeo @ by large trout landing in it's bottom Ihe hsh, the young men say, jumped two or three feet above the surface of the water and fell directly into their boat, striking MT LeeF's feet They brought the fish to the city and had it cooked at one of the restaurants and made their supers from it. .sf4-,, -
 f1me-Sunday morning 4 o'clock
 Scene-Fruit stand in Birmingham. Ala
 Personae-Two slaves to labor and a fruit vender.
 Fruit vender sleeping soundly is aroused by the slaves, one of whom wishes to pur- chase some figs.
 (F'irst slave skipping the fruit vender on the shoulder)-"Wake up; wake up!"
 Fruit Vender (half asleep)-'What is't?'
 r. Slave you any figs?'
 F. V.-"How much?"
 r. S.-"Ten cents" .-.s.s
 F. V. goes off to sleep again and is again awakened by the slave. On being awaken ed this time the F. V. goes to the counter gets a paper bag and returns to the pea nut roaster near which he had been sitting and. pulling the charcoal pan out of the roaster. begins to rake red hot coals into the bag, which he has placed in the palm of his hand. He fills the bag almost half full before the heat penetrates to his hand but when it burns him he quickly drops the bag and stares around him in wonder ment He apparently does not realize what he has been doing or just how the burning cosls got into his hand The two slaves are convulsed in laugh ter but manager to say they want some figs not red hot coals. whereupon the fruit vender inform them that he has no figs The slaves resume their journey home the fruit yender is fast .relapsing into sweet siurnber.
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The age-herald., 1900-04-23
IMPRESSIONS OF
 THE CONVENTION
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(Contlnued From First Pageo
 Thls gentleman is the Son of renowned father held to be one of the greatest of Alabamas sons; he is himself remarkably young for the high distinction to which he IS called; he is but six and twenty years of age But when he came upon the stage to acknowledge the honor paid to him it was at once evident that he was built of statesman timber. His figure is slight and rather below medium height his head is large and finely proportioned with a big impending brow; he habitually carries his head bent little forward, as if from the habit of thought. His face is pale, with a square chin and steady, deep-set eyes; he wears no beard or moustache. l describe him thus particularly because 1t is proba- be that he will be heard from in national politics before very long. His voice and manner are modest and agreeable, his bearing somewhat shy; but his thoughts were clear and trenchant, following one another in orderly series; there was fire in him. but 1t was not so much the fire of youth as if intellectual conviction and in- telligent purpose. He stood shyly there with his hands behind his back, slight black clad figure with little appearance of physical strength; but there was power in him, and what we call magnetism. What he said on this particular occasion was of no special moment; he had but to ex- press his loyalty to Morgan and to demo- Crauc prlnclpleS, Dut II was said Tn the right words, with weighty emphasis that inspired confidence and respect; and when later in the day, had the opportunity of a few minutes talk with him, I found maturity in the movements of his mind which had nothing of preeocity, but was the normal fruit of steady thought along elevated lines. He is likely to gain in stature before the country every year.
 Some divergence of views was brought on the question whether delegates should be named in manner to distribute repre- sentation geographically over Jefferson county, or whether the best men should be chosen irrespective of locality; and pun gent speeches, though brief ones. were de- iiyered on both sides. Nominations for representatives were then made. and the selected men were lined up on the stage, and each in turn delivered his eulogy on Morgan, and made his pledge to vote for him; there was something rather amusing fo the observer in this transaction. Dele gates to the democratic national conven- fion, favorable to the nomination of Bryan were then chosen. and the county is a unit on that point. Shelley for governor was endorsed and that old hero of Ala hama democracy was introduced. with his fine Roman head and grey hair; and with d little friendly talk from him the labors of the convention ended It had done Its work in a workman-4ike manner
 JULIAN HAWTHORNE.