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Smyrna times., 1900-04-25
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Smyrna times., 1900-04-25

Personal Miss Elsie Allen is visit
ing IN Wilmington. Miss Isabella
and Miss Edna Tunis are making a
visit to friends in Baltimore. Mrs.
George Ellegood is visiting in New
York City.-Miss Bertha Ennis spent
Sunday with her sister at Cheswold.-
Mr.. Hiram Woolfred and family visited
Brenford friends on Sunday.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-25

The First Quarterly Conference of
Clayton Circuit M. P. Church, will be
held in Ewell's Church on Saturday,
June End.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-25

The Official Board of st. Paul M. E.
Church will be held next Tuesday
evening. A full attendance is re-
quested,
Smyrna times., 1900-04-25

The W.. @. Il. u. Conventions last
week in all three of the counties, were
conducted by women of vigorous
thought and intense earnestness.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-25

Preaching at Bethesda NJ. P Church
next Sunday at 2.30 p. m.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-25
E. B. RILEY.
Special Sale of
White Goods.
India Linen.

India Linen.
so pieces l23 and l5c.
India Linen at l0c.
80 pieces Zoe. India Linen
at l5c.
White Organdies at sale
pricO, l21 and l5c.
White figures at lower
prices than ever offered be-
fore, 10, l5, Is, 20, %, %,
80, 37a cents.
Lace plaid effects at l23
cents, regular value 15
cents.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-25
Dotted Swiss.

A complete line Of Dot
ted Swiss at lower prices
than usual. The price range
is 10, l23, l5, Is, 20 and
25 cents.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-25
CLAYTON.

Items of Interest Cleaned From the DOings
In and About Town.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-25

Thieves broke into the hennery of
Richard Tunis near Clayton on Thurs
day evening and relieved it of some
thirty fowls.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-25

The case against Fletcher G. Jones,
charged with assault and battery and
resisting Officer Hutchins, which had
been carried over from last term, was
discontinued at this term of the Su-
perior Court of Kent county.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-25

Mrs. H. G. Mearns and Mrs. Eugene
Meredith have been elected delegates
to represent st. Paul M. E. Sunday
School at the State Sunday School
Convention which will convene at Cen
trail Presbyterian Church, Whining
ton, tomorrow and Friday.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-25

Mr.. W. w. Wright, who recently
moved from Trappe, Md, to Smyrna,
has accepted position in the Adams
Express office of w. II. Tunis, Clay
ton, to acquaint himself with the ex-
press business with the view of ac-
cepting position on the route.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-25

G. L. Christopher of near Clayton,
has taken the lead of many of his
neighboring farmers, and has his field
of corn planted.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-25

On April 18th at the home of the
brides brother in Clayton, Mr.. Walter
L. Marker of Queen Anne's county,
Nd, and Miss Annie p Seemans of
New Castle county, Del, were mar
ried bv the Rev. J. E. Nicholson.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-25

Red Men Elect Officers.-The following
officers of Shawnee Tribe, 1. o. R. NJ,
of Clayton, have been elected:
Prophet, G. A. Brown; Sachem, Rev.
o. w. DeVenish; Senior Sycamore,
s. Il. Pinder; Junior Sycamore, W.
D. Venn; Chief of Records, w. L.
Gooding; Keeper of Wampum, J. R.
Clements; Representative to Great
Council, Hugh Fleming; First Sannap,
Hugh Fleming, Second Sannap,
George Brockson; First Brave, Cecil
G. Mahoney; Second Brave, It. b.
Fluharty; First Warrior, R. Y. Wal
len; Second Warrior, DIR. G. G. Har-
monson; Third Warrior, Benjamin
VanGesel; Fourth Warrior, N. G..
Severson; Guard of Wigwam, Abel
Ssvil; Guard of Forest, John A.
Heinold.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-25

Citizens of Brenford are agitating
sentiment in favor of moving the SER
vices of Bethel Methodist Episcopal
Church to Brenford. They claim that
it is too far for them to drive every
Sunday, and inasmuch as Cheswold has
a charge of its own, it isright that they
should demand church in their
neighborhood. They propose that
Bethel Church be abandoned and kept
as a landmark, and that new church
be built at Brenford. With this in
view they want the regular services
held under the pastorate of Rev. Edwin
Gardner at Bethel to be changed
to Brenford.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-25

While the family of Mr.. Andrew
Seemans were peacefully slumbering
last Monday night, burglars entered
their residence shortly after midnight
by prying open window in the rear
of the dwelling. They first sought
the larder and after satisfying their
hunger, they moved about the house
in search for what they could find.
Besides a few sundry articles they
took the savings bank containing 500
belonging to the little daughter of Mr..
Seemans. The little girl was awkened
by the noise in the house and her cry
ing probably scared the thieves away
before they could steel much. They
easily made their escape.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-25
EmbrOiderieS.

New Embroideries, one
third the regular price, in
short lengths, l to 5 yards.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-25

In Ewell's NJ. P. Church last Sun
day Rev. E. Shaw filled the pulpit
morning and night, owing to the sick
ness of the pastor. Next Sunday Rev.
j. E. Nicholson hopes to be able to
preach.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-25

H. Lyle Casperson, son of Magis-
trate Casperson, was one of the grad
mates this year from the Philadelphia
College of Pharmacy.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-25

Rev. J. E. Nicholson came home
from Conference last week, badly
used up with cold caught since con-
ference. His bronchial tubes have
been contested. He is still in bed,
but expects to be out soon again.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-25

The Ladies' Aid Society of Ewell's
M. P. Church, will hold a meeting
next Thursday afternoon at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Chas. Stewart to work
on the quilt.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-25

The Rev. o. w. DeVenIsh will take
for his morning subject mex, Sunday,
''Tne Manner of Christ's Second Com
ing. His evening subject will be:
''The Martyrdom of Saint Paul"
Smyrna times., 1900-04-25

The singing at the Easter services in
Ewell's NJ. P. Church at night has
been spoken of as being the finest ever
heard in that church, and desire has
been expressed for its repetition.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-25

JOSEPH sMITHERS, Secretary.
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-03-18

nue., entertained the Merriam Park Wom.
en- club Wednesday afternoon.
mrs. II. G.. Wheelock. of Dewey avenue.
VIII entertain the Ladies' Aid Society OF
Ol1vet Church Friday afternoon.
MRS. A. c. Clausen, of Waltham avenue.
entertained her brother, George Munro.
from Morris, during the week.
Willie crosby entertained a number OF
MS young friends at his home on Lynn
hurst avenue Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Hillman, of Igle-
Hiilman family, Of st. Paul
Miss Helen jerks, of AldIne street en-
tertained about thirty young people from
St. Paul Monday evening.
Mrs. d. H. Eastman, of Marshall ave-
nue. VIII entertain the Daughters of the
king Monday afternoon.
The Brotherhood OF St Andrew will
meet MONDAY evening in the choir room
of st. Mary's church.
Mrs. g; M, Belts. of Prior avenue. Is
entertaining Miss Bessie Kramer of
WaShburne. Wis.
The Cosmopolitan club met Wednesday
afternoon at the home of Mrs Trumbuli
of Iglehart street
me kootenai club gave very pleas
ant Dancing party at Woodruff hall Sat
urday evening.
Mrs. Charles Irwin of Carroll street. Is
Owatonna. u
Miss Iva M Daniels. of Des Mo,nes ;s
the guest of Mrs. c. M. Belts. Of Prior
Il. A. Paradis entertained b. O. Sew
mour. OF East Grand Forks, during the
Mrs. Hewson. of Beacon avenue. enter
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-03-18
Personal MENTION.

Masters Archie and Vernar Lyon en-
at their parents home on Fauquier street
refreshments were served. Those pres
ent were: Th Misses Sue Roller. TIIlie
Koiier, Rose Armbruster, Frances Koller,
Emma Armbruster, Jennie Haugsten.
Sara Drasda, Mamie Nicol, Katherine
Hansen. Daisy Ross, Cora Ross, Agnes
Haugsten AND 2 Masters George Nicol.
James ReiliY;aAlfred Hansen, Ward BeaI.
Harry Haugsten and Charlie Haugsten.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Heckles and son.
FORREST l.. Fischer are at home for the
present at Mrs Heckler's mothers home,
No. IL West Exchange street.
Mrs. Robert o. Sweeny Jr., who has
been the guest of Mrs. w. l.. Banning,
OF South Exchange street, has returned
to Duluth.
Jacob Stern and Jacob Stern Jr.. of
Bucharest, Roumania. are visiting Mr.
and Mrs. G. M. Stern at 49S University
avenue.
Mrs. George H Smith, who has been
the guest of Mrs. F. W. Bergmeier has
returned to West Superior
Mr.. F. E. Ward and Miss Ward. Of
Laurel avenue, are home from a trip to
England.
Mrs e. III. Milham, OF ST. Anthony ave-
nue., is spending few days in Baraboo
Wis.
Mrs. J. w. Campbell. of Holly avenue
has returned from Usage, o.
Miss English. of the Albion, has re-
| turned from New York.
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and music 81 ed
Miss Lange. Or Maple street. enter
tained at luncheon eoh Thursday in honor
Of Mrs. and Miss Winter, Mrs. Sielken
Of Minneapolis. and Miss Davis, of In
dianapolis. The rooms were decorated
with palms, American beauty roses and
carnations Covers were laid for eigh-
teen. r}
Miss Marie J"Tshurston and Margaret
G. Conklin. of St Anthony avenue, en-
tertained the early part of the week Miss
May and Alice LavalIe, of Minneapolis,
who have recently returned from a six
months visit in New oYrk
The Misses Hallowell of Carroll street.
entertained the Borealis Euchre club Fri
day evening. Fayors were won by Mrs
Lockwood, Mrs. Nightingale, Mr. Frank
Oakes and Mr.. Miller.
Mrs II. Williams, of Smith avenue, en-
tertained Friday afternoon for Mrs Nor
rison, of OWatonna. She was assisted by
Mrs s. e. Kelfermann.
Mrs. Ovid Martel entertained informally
Friday afternoon in honor of Mrs Van
Houten. Of Chicago. The hostess was as
sisted by Mrs. James l.. Morton.
Mrs. Otto A. Remmler and Miss Gussie
Bremen, of Aurora avenue, entertained
the jolly Six club Wednesday afternoon
Mrs. Sherman Edgington entertained
friends from Minneapolis at dinner We'd
nesday.
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-03-18
ST. ANTHONY PARK.

The senior class Of the agricultural coll
lege gave a reception Friday evening. Mr..
Ward, president of the class presented
Prof. Shaw with a revolving bookcase and
chair. Speeches were made by Dr. Brew
ster, Prof. Shaw, Prof Wye, Prof Boss
and Mrs. Meredith.
Mrs. Virginia Meredith entertained Mon
day evening at the Ladies' hall for the
young ladies Of the senior class. The
farce "Why 1 Never Married" was pre-
sented
Mrs J. N Blair. of Pym street. Tues
day entertained the Women's Auxiliary to
to the National Association of Railway
Postal Clerks.
The Ladies' Guild of st. Matthews
Church met Tuesday with Mrs. G.. r.
Aldrich Of Keston street
Miss Morris. the guest of Miss Ethel
Brill. has returned to her home In Car
penteria, Cal.
Mrs. Ross. of Langford avenue. Is en-
tertaining Mrs. Allen and children. Of
Montana.
Miss Bell. of Ontario. has been the
guest of Miss Nellie Sheriff.
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-03-18
PLEASURES PAST.

A surprise was rendered Mr.. and Mrs
W. a. Bamford at their home on Rice
street Wednesday evening by number
cerebration of Mrs Bamford's birthday
J. A. Mounts, on behalf of the guests.
presented Mrs. Bamford with a piano A
short musical programme was given dur
ing the evening by Mr.. Nealey, Miss
Pringle. Mrs. G. j. Bamford and Mr.
Ladd. Mrs. Herberger recited.
Mrs George Dewey Bell entertained a
company of forty little boys and girls for
her son. Alexander Stone, Thursday after
noon. The house was prettily decorated
with palms and cut flowers. Late in the
afternoon the little ones were served with
light refreshments. Mrs. Bell was as
sisted b. Mrs. J. w. Bell, Mrs. J. J.
Dewey, Mrs. Orchard, of Nashville,
Tenn; Miss Wilson and Miss Bell.
Miss Antoinette Leiendecker, CT 1S1
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-03-18
FUTURE EVENTS.

At the Commons Literary club next
Monday evening the discussion on "Or-
ganized Labor" will be renewed M. E.
Murray and others. will take part The
vocal instrumental and literary pro-
gramme will be Aewsand attractive
The Misses BIneRe Lowering, Emma
Rothchilds and 4Estell Thsner assisted
by musical talent will give a children 8
elocutionary recital at Miss Fuller .
studio. In the PtoHeer Press building,
Saturday evening, March "a
A social and entertainment will be given
at the home off Mrs. James Busby. 720
Armstrong avenue. Tuesday evening, un-
der the auspices of sthe Ladies' Aid So
ciety of Olivet a. f. church.
A reception VIII be given for the new
pastor and wife. Mr.. and Mrs Gerrie. of
Bethany Congregational church, at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Heberle. 1896 Hall
avenue. next Fridayzevening, March %,
The Church of the Messiah Universal
istl will give. a silver social on Wednes-
DAY "a evening, Marchla. at the residence
OF Wheelock V. fFowle. at 1850 Hague ave-
nue.. e
Hope Lodge No, 20. D. of H.. will give
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-03-18
MERRIAM PARK.

Miss Mabel L. Conklin, secretary Of the
White Cross Branch of the National
Women's Christian Temperance Union,
gave a lecture on THE Double Stand
ard at Olivet Congregational church
Monday evening.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Presby-
terian Church will hold its annual meet
ing Friday afternoon at the home of the
president, Mrs. Boyer. Refreshments will
be served by the retiring officers.
The ladies of Trinity church will give a.
measuring party Monday evening at the
home OF Mrs. f. E. Thayer, of Waltham
avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dudgeon and fam
lily of Prior avenue. will leave soon for
Buffalo. N. Y. their future home.
Mrs II. NJ. Crosby. OF Lynnhurst ave-
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tanned the Wide Awake club Tuesday
evening.
The Ladies' Guild of ST. Mary's Church
will meet Friday afternoon in the choir
room.
Mr.. George F: Kuhles. of Dewey ave-
nue.. is visiting in Indiana.
Mrs. P. c. Koerner. of Carroll street, is
visiting In Litchfield
Miss Bessie Holmes is visiting at Sc
Yen's Point.
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-03-18
Your l'1ail Orders.

If you trade here through the y. 5.
mails you will soon see that this is "the
quickest mail order house In the North
west"
Our new spring catalogue will soon be
In the printers hands. See to it that
your name is on our list for one of the
first lot that Is sent out. A postal Will
give you place.
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-03-18
Lace Departm't.
GRAND OPENING DISPLAY.

OAN@AAND VI E<ANAkN0 DASL LIN
Monday we will exhibit the. early
Spring novelties in Laces and Lace
Goods, Call and see.
The grandest. most complete and ex-
elusive line OF Laces, Fancy Afl-overs,
Nets, Lace Trimmings, handsome En-
broideries and Novelties In Neekwear
ever displayed in this section.
We call special attention to our line
of Fancy Taffeta All-overs for waists
and trimming-style exclusively Mann
heimer
Real Rumchunda and Fringed Hand
kerchiefs for handkerchief Waists are
here in limited assortment-and no two
patterns ahke.
Net. Applique. Cut-out Broadcloth
and Batiste Robes-the swell Novelties
of the season.
Renaissance, Arabian and Arabesque
Laces, Bands. Incrustations, Circular
Flounces, Collars, Revers and Jackets
are some of our extreme Novelties.
Lace Barbs and Scarfs In all the new
Effects.
An endless variety of Novelties.
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-03-18
MATRIMONIAL.

Mrs. N. M Dean. of 727 st. Peter street,
OF her daughter Fannie, to Dr. Charles
M. Collins. The wedding will take place
Monday evening. March &c. at 7:30 o'clock,
at the home Of the bride A reception
will follow the ceremony. DR. and Mrs.
Collins, will be at home after May l at
MaQuOketa. IO
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-03-18
Spring Millinery.
An early showing

We place on exhibit Monday select
assortment of simply trimmed Hats
and Turbans-good, desirable styles-at
popular prices. They are suitable for
present wear.
We will also show splendid collec-
ton of Ready-to-wear Hats, many
styles-modeis that are ours exclusive
ly,
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-03-18

a card party on Thursday afternoon. the
I'D, at the home of Mrs. Frank Cocoran,
339 Goodrich avenue. The committee in
charge are Mrs Slifer. Mrs. Wall and
Mrs COcOran
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-03-18
Wash Goods.

Just now we are prepared to show
an almost limltless variety-French.
Scotch, Swiss, English and Amerl-
can-the daintiest Of fabrics that
fashion dictates for the season. and
many that are exclusive, can't be
seen In any other store in St Paul.
You can get the correct thing for that
swell Wash Waist here at very moderate
price-and when it's made UP you won't
see its counterpart every time you 20 on
the street. So much for exclusiveness.
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-03-18

Gertrude Miller and Catherine Hug; Mas
ters Reginald Mccarthy, Matte Miller,
Emil and George Hug and Hubert T.eien-
decker. The evening was spent in games
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-03-18
The Best Patterns

Rondo street, entertained a few of her
friends at a birthday supper Monday
Those present were: Misses Lillian and
Catherine Mccarthy. Sarah O'Gorman
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-03-18
Fancy Hosiery

At big reduction.
A recent purchase from a New
York importer at big discount
from regular prices enables us to
place on sale Monday morning two
lots of Ladies' Fancy Lisle and
Silk-mixed Hose much below pres
ent values They are all this
seasons styles and by far the pret-
test we have seen. Such oppor-
tunities in these days Of advancing
prices are very rare.
l53 dozen-37 different styles-Ladies'
Fancy Hose. including lace and en-
broidered effects. Worth up EAA
to 9oc. Monday, special. -. SVA
AZ dozen Ladies gh-grade Novelty
Isle and Silk-mixed Hos3, the most
artistic designs of French and German
artists, styles that usually sell up to
$500 pair. Monday, .A@ ~
special. TSN
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-03-18

Mrs. James Schoonmaker. Of Bates
avenue, entertained a party of women at
luncheon yesterday. Whist was played
in the afternoon.
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-03-18

Distaff chapter, Daughters Of the
American Revolution, met yesterday
afternoon with Mrs. Rufus Davenport,
OF Holly avenue. Mrs. F. E. Foster gave
q report on the national congress.
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-03-18

Miss Grace Doran entertained a num-
her Of little folks yesterday afternoon at
her home on Summit avenue. Miss
DOran was assisted by her guest. Miss
NicoH, of New York
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-03-18

Mrs. Harry Hemminghouse will give
her first post nuptial at home Wednesday
afternoon at the home OF her mother,
Mrs. Edward Walther, on Dayton ave,
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-03-18

Mrs. II. NJ. Lufkin will give poverty
luncheon Thursday afternon at her home
on Goodrich avenue
Mrs A. X. Pruden entertained at din
ner Friday evening at her home on Ash
land avenue
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-18
FINANCIAL NEWS


WALL Street. June 1s.--There were
few gains at the opening of the stock
Market In response to supporting orders
placed In the London market before the
Opening, but the selling pressure was re-
ncwed I'm force after the opening and
opening gains were quickly wiped out
and initial losses extended. Tennessee
Coal ana Pennsylvania lost "A point and
Wheeling and Lake Erie first preferred
las. Otherwise the losses were fractional.
Federal Steel showed considerable firm
ness.
The selling of stocks was large during
the first hour both through commission
houses and professional operators. Those
who had set themselves to the task OF
supporting the market had 10 abs
heavy offerings and declines reaching
from | TO Ia resulted In several stocks.
Where there was no support losses were
greater as i'm the Minneapolis stocks. A
demand for shorts kept Louisville up the
price rising at one time nearly point.
The industrials were comparatively neg
lected and firm I'm spots Some or the
steel stocks were above Saturdays prices.
The market became dull after midday
and fluctuations were narrow except In
special cases. Chicago terminal pre-
ferred, American Cotton Oil and Ameri-
can Ice lost about two each and some
members OF the Steel group continued
There was renewal OF liquidation
which had great effect on the Trunk lines
and New York local stocks. The gen.
eral level of prices fell to the lowest.
National Steel lost Y and Republic. Steel
and Denver and Rio Grande preferred
were all notably weak.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-18
NOTES FROM THE HARBOR.

The schooner Meteor Is in port with
another cargo of cement to order.
Carpenters have been employed the
greater part of the day in changing the
interior OF the Sailors Free Reading
room on South Main street. The new
room which is quite small will open
from the larger reading room and viii
be situated at the head of the stairway
room, where the various articles owned
by the corporation can be slowed away
for safe keeping. The rooms are being
well patronized. and the sum total of
visiting sailors, has nearly reached the
two thousand mark.
Slight repairs are being made upon
the wharf occupied by the Providence
Fall River and Newport Steamboat
Company.
The dredger Newport has completed
the work OF dredging the harbor and is
now at anchor in the vicinity of the l..
/. Brick company's plant, where slight
repairs are being made.
The engine house on Point street
bridge has been refioored and Is now
in first-class shape.
Calkers are at work upon the barge
Island Home.
Several new electric arc lights are
being placed in position on the wharf
and In the office occupied by the Clyde,
New England and Southern Line.
The tug Reliance. Capt. Dorchester,
Is receiving slight exte.lor repairs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-18
RUSklM kMD BADEM-P0NEll.

Harold Begbie an English writer,
says: One day Ruskin called on Mrs.
Baden-Powell when she was worrying
about her sons drawing with his left
hand. Without moments hesitation
he counseled the mother 10 let the boy
draw in whatsoever manner he listed,
and together they went 10 find the
young artist at his work. I'm the play
room they discovered one brother read
ing hard at astronomy, and Ste with
a penny box of water colors painting
for dear life-with his left hand.
Now I'll show you how To paint a
picture" said Ruskin, and with piece
OF paper on the top OF his hat and b.
P.'s penny box of paints at his side he
set to work. taking a little china vase
for model. Both the vase and the
picture are now In the drawing room
OF Mrs. -Powelrs London house
The result OF Ruskln's advice was that
B.-P. continued ~ draw with his left
hand and now i'm making sketches he
fnds no difficulty In drawing with his
left hand and shading In at the same
time with his right.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-18

Cambridge. Mass. june is.--Miss Hell
en- Gould. who has come 10 New Eng
land to attend commencement at Well
esly college this week. where she Is 20
receive "A degree. accepted the Invita-
tion of the Women's Auxiliary OF the
Cambridge Y. NJ g. A. 20 visit them
today. A reception was rendered the
guests at the parlors Of the association
this afternoon from 3;S0 10 o'clock aud
a musicale at which several leading
artists appeared was given after the
reception.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-18

phatically negatived by the officials
pest competent 10 speak. The Chinese
minister, Mr.. Wa. was an early visitor
To the state department today. He does
not believe that we are at war with
China. He said that there had evidently
been great misunderstanding and
was confident that n IL were true that
the Taku forts had fired upon the in
ternational fleet II was e!ther because
the commander of the Chinese forts
there did not understand what was
wanted or he had failed to receive
proper instructions from his superiors
through an error. He had himself re-
eeived no word OF news from his home
government and will remain here un-
til further developments. Herr Won
Hollebein. the German Ambassador.
also was without official news today. He
came to the state department 10 see
secretary Hay inquest of news early
IN the day. He would not express an
opinion respecting the existence of a
state OF war.