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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-06

Rev. Henry Bassett OF the Church OF
,he Epiphany il booming right along in
the minister's foreign trip coupon con-
test, and his friends have evidently de-
termined to keep him al the head OF the
column, judging, at least. from their pres
ent energy.
Yesterday afternoon 2+4 new votes were
sent Ina for Mr. Bassett. and he now has
the very satisfactory score OF 2SSl. with
evidences Of "A still larger increase.
REV. Fr. NJ. Fitzgerald OF the lmmacu-
late Conception also made "A large gain
Yesterday. 2e7 additional coupons being
placed 10 his credit. thus bringing his to-
tai up 10 27s7, and emitting him 20 sec
ond place.
Rev. Arthur NJ Aucook OF All Saints
Memorial remains w third position With
1915 votes, his increase since yesterday
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-06
STRIKERS TIE UP A Mine.

Continued from page One.)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-06

At meeting of the Republican City
Committee of the city of Providence held
Thursday evening. September q. 1900 the
following call for Primary Meetings was
ordered:
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1900-10-03
JOHN II. PALMER DEAD.


Springfield, Ill, Sept. 26. Gen. John
NJ. Palmer died suddenly about eight
o'clock Tuesday morning, of heart fall
ure.a He was an honorary paA-hearer
at Gen. McClernand's funeral last Sat-
urday and was on the street viewing
the Illumination at a late hour Monday
night, apparently well. He was about
SO years of age. #
John McAuleys Palmer was born On q
farm on Eagle creek, Scott county, Ky.
September 10, 1917 In 1881 the family moved
to Madison county, Ill. Young John M.
went to Shurtlef college. starting to work
his way through, arising at daylight, max
ing fires and doing other chores. But he
had to leave college or starve. He became
a cooper and earned so cents a day. In 1881
he :peddled clocks. Then he taught school
in Fulton county, ILL.,, studying law at
night on books he borrowed from the coun-
try lawyers. He met Stephen A. Douglas
and the acquaintance strengthened his, de-
termination to become lawyer.
In 1S43 he was elected probate justice of
his county. In 1S47 he was elected men,
Der of the convention called to frame a
uew constitution for the state. In 1S49 he
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1900-10-03
WINS MANY PRIZES.
United States, Next to France, Secures
the Grentest Number of Honors
ut Paris Exposition.

Paris, Sept. 2s.-The jury of final
appeal in the exposition awards has
finished its work. The statement pre-
pared for the United States commits
sion shows that America received the
highest number of awards of any ma
ton save France and that she also
received more awards in each CLASH
fication, except grand prizes, in which
Germany secured greater number.
The figures, excepting for France, fol-
low:
Grand prizes, United States. 215: Ger
many. 236: Russia. 2O9; Great Britain. 1873.
Gold medals. United States, 547: Ger
many. $40: Russia, 346: Great Britain. 40s.
Silver medals, United States. 500: Ger
many, SIS: Russia, al: Great Britain, SIT.
Bronze medals, United States, sol: Ger
many. S2l: Russia. 32l Great Britain, 40.
Honorable mention, United States, 34S;
Germany, 1874: Russia, 206; Great Brit
ain. 20S,
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1900-10-03
TO IMPROVE THE ARMY.
to BE of Great Benefit to
Our Soldiers.

Washington, Sept. 29.-Lieut. Gen.
Miles has issued a general order to
the army intended to secure general
improvement in the morale and ply
steal condition of the force. The or
der particularly directs the inculca-
ton of patriotic principles, the cele-
bration of national holidays by pa
triotic readings. strict attention to sa-
Intes, respect for the lag and atten-
ton to good martial music, especial
~ vocal music. The Importance of
discipline is dwelt upon. and loyal and
cheerful obedience demanded. 1t is
directed that the three arms of the
service whenever practicable be as
sembled for instruction. in battle tao
tics, and it is ordered that there be
frequent marches and sports calcu-
lated to develop the military spirit.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1900-10-03

was elected county judge, and in 1851 to
the state senate.
In 1858 he supported Lincoln as candi-
date for the United States senate against
Judge Douglas in the memorable canvass
made by those antagonistic men. In 1859
Palmer was a candidate for congress-
When Lincoln was elected president
Palmer was an Illinois elector at large
and gave him his vote, and when the can
non at Fort Sumter broke up the Critten-
den peace congress, of which he was
member, Palmer went home and buckled
on his sword.
He raised the Fourteenth Illinois volun-
teers and was made its colonel. In few
months he was promoted a brigadier gen.
eral.
Peace being restored, Palmer settled
down to the practice of law at Springfield,
III. In 1868 he was elected governor of 1lli-
nois as a republican. In 1872 he left the
republican party because of its central
ization and sectional policy and supported
Horace Greeley.
In 1890 Cen. Palmer made the most bril-
liant canvass for senator in this state since
the Lincoln-Douglas contest. He had a
plurality of more than $4,000 on legisla-
tive candidates pledged to vote for him.
and after prolonged balloting in the legis
lature was elected-the only man ever
elected to the senate as the result of a
popular vote.
In 1896 Gen. Palmer was nominated for
the presidency by the gold democrats.
Since that time he has not been actively
engaged in politics. He was the last Of
the representatives of the old school of Illi-
nois politicians to which Douglas, Lincoln,
Shields and men of their character be-
longed. With them he gained place in
the history of his country.
Carlinvi!le, ILL.,, Sept. 2S.-Gen. John
NJ. Palmer was buried here Thursday.
the masonic fraternity and the Grand
Army Of the Republic taking part in
the services"
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1900-10-03
Says Wnr IL Ended,

London, Sept. 26.-"The war is COM
pletely ended" says the Lourenzo
Marques correspondent of the Daily
Telegraph. MANY guns have been
destroyed. and hunGrt Is of wagons
and thousands of tons of stores of
every description have been burned.
Burning wreckage lies in every direc-
,ion in the Hectorspruit district. Any
good police force of 10000 men can
effect the complete pacifeation of the
cOuntrV.'
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1900-10-03
Collision Kills Three.

Harrisburg, Pa, Sept. 26.-Two
freight trains collideG last evening On
the Philadelphia, Harrisburg d. Pitts
burgh branch of the Philadelphia (,
Reading railroad at Grantham. ten
miles from Harrisburg, killing three
tralnmen and injuriny two others.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1900-10-03
Engineer and Fireman Killed.

Benton, ILL.,, Sept. 26.-The engine
of a Chicago q Eastern Illinois To-
cal freight, northbound, blew up at
Johnson City, ten miles south of this
place Tuesday. Engineer Doggett,
of Chicago, and Fireman Hardy Rains.
of Frankfort, were killed.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1900-10-03
Sent to Prison.,

Duluth, MIMI, Sept. 29.-Judge En-
sign, in the district court Friday, SEN
fenced Randes Abrahamson. the 49,
year-old boy who confessed to set
ting - fires in Duluth last spring. to
ten years at hard labor in the state
penitentiary. He was convicted Of
setting fire to a stable in which hui
man life was lost. On that same night
he set four other fires, according to
his own confession.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1900-10-03
Cities Increase.

Washington, Sept. 27.-Census sta
tistics show that in 1855 of the larg-
est cities of the United States the in
crease in population during the last
ten years has been 1927, 593 -:
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1900-10-03
Sentenced to Hung.

Knoxville, Tenn, Sept. zs.-A special
to the Sentinel from Rogersville says:
James Burchfeld (white), was SEN
fenced to hang November 9 for the
murder of his wife on August %.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1900-10-03
Passed Avny.

Jacksonville, Fla, Sept. s7.-George
F. Drew, the first democratic gov
ernor OF Florida after the war, died
at his home here, aged 70 years. Two
hours before his death his wife
passed away. r.. :: IA H.: @#
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1900-10-03

Minneapolis, Mimi, Oct. Mrs. r.
c. Pickett was burned to death early
in the morning at her home on Eighth h
avenue, south. A lamp she carried
exploded while she was in the bath
room and, despite the desperate at
tempts of her husband to rescue her,
she was burned to death before his
eyes. a.. s--:
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1900-10-03
Appointed Receiver.

New York, Oct. Judge Brown,
of the United States district court. Sat-
urday appointed Theodore H. Taft re-
ceiver for Otto seyd, the importer of
dress goods who filed a petition. in
bankruptcy Friday. - H----.. =
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1900-10-03
I'M REMAINS uNBRO|f|l
Expectations Of Operators That the
Miners Would Return to Work
50, Are Not Realized.
THE STRIKE MAY SOON COMET an END
Negotiations for i settlement Of the
Difficulty Are Now Under Way
Wages to Be Advanced Ten Per
Cent.-Cardinal Gibbons Asked to
Act as Arbitrator. - ~ .~ -

Hazleton, Pa, Sept. 26.-Sherif Har-
vey, of Luzerne county. has asked
Gov. Stone for troops because he
cannot guarantee the safety of per-
sons>and property during the night
marching of the strikers. The sheriff's
request is said to- be backed, by tele-
grams from number of private cit
liens OF Hazleton. =; - TRE~t ==<.!-= -
No Sign of Settlement.
Philadelphia, Sept. 27.-Yesterday
was the tenth day of the miners
strike,. and as yet there is no indica-
ton of surrender OR concession on
either side. In fact no overtures look
ing to settlement of the differences
have been made by either the strike
leaders or the mine operators.
No Troops Sent.
Hazleton, Pa, Sept. 27.-Tne re-
quest made by Sheriff Harvey for
troops, although not refused, was not
granted by Gov. Stone. The sheriff
and the state officials at Harrisburg,
however, have an understanding be-
tween them. and if the necessity
arises soldiers will be thrown into
this region in short order.
Make Concessions.
New York, Sept. 2S.-Negotiations
for a settlement of the great coal
strike are now under way. They are
being conducted secretly, but this
much is known-the operators have
decided to make concessions to the
miners. There is good reason to be-
lieve that the terms offered to the
strikers are an advance of ten per
cent. in wages, coupled with the con-
dition that they waive their claim for
recognition of the union by the OPP
orators.
Gibbons as Arbitrator.
Baltimore, Md, Sept. 2S.-Cardinal
Gibbons has been asked to act as arbi-
traitor between the striking miners
and the operators of the anthracite
coal region of Pennsylvania. While
admitting that he had been ap-
preached on the subject. he said
that he had heard from only one
side of the parties in controversy, and
must decline to discuss the question
of arbitration until all had been
heard from. 1t is said, however, on
good authority, that the cardinal has
practically agreed to arbitrate the diff
ferences.
Still Unsettled.
Philadelphia. Sept. 29.-The coal
strike remains unsettled but efforts
to settle the trouble are reported to
be succeeding. 1t is believed that the
men will begin to return to work next
week, although a hitch may occur
over the recognition of the union.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1900-10-03

La Crosse, Wis. Oct. Tim MUIR
ray. the young man charged with vic.
timzing several local politicians by
representing himself as a collector for
the national committees. pleaded
guilty before Judge Bridgely to OBJ
tanning money under false pretenses
and was sentenced to one year in the
states prison.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1900-10-03

New York, Oct. IA dispatch to
the Herald from Shanghai says: 1t
is learned from reliable Chinese
sources that the friendly southern
viceroys, Liu kuan vi. Chang Chi
Tung and Yuan Shihkal. have i'm
peachetI Prince Tuan. Gen. Kuang Vi
and Gen. Tuns Fuh Slang in memo
rial to the throne. Gen. Tuan Fuh
Slang is still in command of the i'm
perial troops.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1900-10-03
Burned to Death.

Hedrick, Ia, Sept. 26.--The barn of
Henry Osterfoss was burned Tuesday
evening and Mrs. Osterfoss was burned
to death in the building. nE
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1900-10-03
Two more Death. from 81. pue

Glasgow, Oct. 1.-Two more deaths
from bubonic plague. have been re-
ported. One victim was child born
of a woman suffering from the dis
ease. l4
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1900-10-03
More Bodies Found.

Galveston, Tex, Sept. 29.-Friday
2,22o men were employed clearing the
streets of debris and disposing Of dead
bodies from the wreckage. Thirty
one bodies were found, making to-
tai of 2,311 so far known to have been
recovered ... .s~> 8
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1900-10-03
Clearing I'm the Rufux.

Galveston, Tex, Sept. 2s.-Work of
clearing up the debris in this city
is proceeding, the only drawback be-
ing lack Of laborers.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1900-10-03

Paris, Oct. IA dispatch received
here from Taku says a French batal-
lion from Picking has occupied Lou
Kou-C hiao and Chan-Sin-T lien, thus OBJ
tanning coal stores,
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1900-10-03
Fonr Men Killed.

Edwardsville, H.. Sept. PA brick
kiln here was wrecked by lightning
and four men were killed by falling
walls.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1900-10-03
Would Defeat Negotiations.

The officials are impressed, and
have been from the beginning, with
the conviction that any attempt to
punish Prince Tuan before negotia-
tions are undertaken will absolutely
defeat all efforts to obtain peace
able and satisfactory settlement. In
deed, it is believed that the attempt
OF Germany to apprehend such Chi
nese officials at this stage has actually
been the cause of Prince Tuan's pro-
motion, rather than anything con-
tanned in the American refusal of the
German proposition. 1t is pointed out
that an inevitable result of such an
effort would be to cause the Chinese
officials against whom it was directed
to strive by every means in their pow
er to secure the support of the
throne. just as Tuan has in this case
Mr.. Conger was heard from in a
brief cablegram Sat urday. This was
not published, but it is understood to
Indicate no important developments.
Prince Tuan in Disgrace.
Washington. Oct. 1.-The depart
ment Of state is informed by Consul
General Goodnow. at Shanghai, that
Sheng, Chinese director of railways
and telegraphs, has handed him de-
cree Of the emperor and empress.
dated at Taignar, September 25. blam.
ing their, ministers for encouraging
the Boxers. The edict orders the deg.
radiation of four princes and depriveS
Prince Tnan Of his salary and of.
fetal servants. He is to be brought
for trial before the imperial clan
court.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1900-10-03
HON THE POWERS STAND.
Austria and Italy Are in Accord
with Germany's Chinese
- Proposition. :.
JAPAN OCCUPIES. A MIDDLE POSITION.
Great Britain, Russia and France
stand with the United States =
Secretary Hays Return to Wash
ingtOn Not Expected to Change
Policy of Administration.

Washington, Oct. 1.-The align
proposition to make the punishment
of the Chinese ringleaders condition
precedent to negotiations may now be
stated as follows:
Great Britain. Russia and France
stand with the United States in regard
ing this proposition as inexpedient.
Japan occupies a middle attitude:
she is willing to follow the German
lead if all the other powers are agree
able, but only for the sake of preserv-
ing harmony among the powers, and
not from a belief in the wisdom of the
German proposition.
Austria and Italy with Germany.
Austria and Italy stand shoulder to
shoulder with Germany. making the
dreibund solidfront. The first named
two powers do not attempt to argue
the German proposition and their an
swers INA Ike it apparent that they have
accepted it without, much considera-
ton.
Nothing is known here officially of
the alternative proposition which is
reported to be preparing in Europe. If
it contains the same feature as to prior
punis hncnt as the original proposition
it is no; likely to receive approval here.
Hays Return to Washington.
Tn" fact that Secretary Hay is ex-
pected to return to Washington next
week Will not change in any way the
policy of the state department. The
secretary has been in the closest SYM
pathetic touch with all that has been
done respecting China. and the stories
printed in Germany to the effect that
he is coming back to reverse those poll
cies is pronounced at the state depart
ment to be absurd.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-07
LITTLE GIRL BURNED TO DEATH

LITTLE GIRL BURNED 10 DEATH.
island Falls, March 6.-News has
reached Island Falls that during the
storm Friday night the farmhouse Of
Etmer White, located in the HI erssy town
ship, seven miles from Island Falls. was
burned to the ground. The ten-year-old
dang htsr Of Mr.. White persisted in the
burning house, ard another child still
ounger was rescued with difficulty.
Particulars as to the origin OF the Gre
are difficult TO obtain on account OF the
impassabls condition of the reads, but
the report Is TINT Mrs. White went to q
neighbours house, leaving the children
alone in ths house with the dco-s lock ed.
During her absence the fire caught and
gained a terrible headway before help ar
rived. The children were both asl.sp
when the fire started. The boy walked
In season and sroseeded in struggling to
the door. but the little girl either did not
wake at all, or was overcome by smoke
and flame.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-07
YOUNG BURGLARS.
Ransaeked Rooms In First National
Bank Building.

Edward l.. Thompson and John Vuttie,
two boys each 10 years old, were arrested
by Inspector Pickett yesterday for lar
oeny. They admitted the charge asainAt
them.
Thess boys entered the First National
Bank building on Monday afternoon Just
before the doors were looked. Going up
to the third door they entered the Office
OF u. A, Libby which was unlocked and
stole an envelope which contained check
which was nos negotiable. They then
went to the rooms on the upper aoor
which are occupied py Janitor Wentworth
and his family. Both Mr.. wentworth
and his wife were out OF the room ct the
time and the toys took advantage Of this
absence to help themselves to wallet
belonging to Mrs.. Wentworth containing
about five dollars, and to . bunch Of keys
lifting the different rooms Of the build
ing. The boys then escaped without being
seen.
When arrested yesterday morning tie
wallet and bunch OF keys were found snd
the chsSk was preserved under the door OF
the Traders bank.
Several weeks ago both Of these boys
were arrested for breaking into the
Chestnut street Methodist church and
getting q small sum Of money.
Thompson and Tuttle will probably be
arraigned at this mornings session Of
the municipal court.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-07
BRIEF JOTTINGS.

A series Of pictures Of the gymnasium
and also of the several classes have been
placed on the wall Of the reading room of
the Y NJ. q. A.
The Hebron cademy basket hall team
will play game with the regular Y.
N. y. A. team on next Friday evening.
Monday Mayor Robinson signed the or
der providing for the consolidation OF
Hose and Chemical l. The IRE CON-
mittee met Monday evening and filled the
office of captain by the appointment OF
assumed charge yesterday morning.
During the next week the work Of the
City Diet mission will be carried forward
by st. Dominiois church, Misses Rstfer-
" and Dcehan directing. The mission
has 81 patients.
At 7.3O o'clock yesterday morning the
no school signal was sounded. Many
days have been lost this term on account
OF the unusual ly tieros storms.
Mayor Robinson and George l.. Swstt
did not have the may orally running all
TO themselves on Mondays election. Ed :.
gar s. Fossst, Charles Collins and Al
oander Watson received one vote each.
Another candidate for the superintsn-
dency Of school buildings has entered the
field in the person Of Lsvi S. Pencil.
This makes total Of six aspirants for
the Office and the fight WAKES warm,
Among the candidates to succeed Asais-
tant Engineer +. b. Moody Of the fire
department are jeremiah Allen and Rich
ard Smith, both of Ward s. Mr. Moody
will not be a candidate for reelection.
Petitions In bankruptcy have been filed
by Henry \ .Peass, Augusta; George Pen
ney, Burpham; George W. Andrews, Jr.,
Biddeford; Alonzo l.. Hanscom, Gorham;
Fred A. Berdsen, Fairfield.
Merrymeeting lodge, No. Of the U. y.
Of /. o. L.. VIII be instituted at Bruins
wick at 9 o'clock tomorrow afternoon In
the *. OF p. nall, Main street.
The funeral of the late Rufus binkley
occurs this afternoon at $50 at the State
street church.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-07
IS z e..
A PACIFIC CABLE.
uou Sc Committee Reports Bill Author
ming Construction.

Washington, March 6.-The house
committee on commerce today ordered
favorable report on the bill for aPaciic
cable connecting this country with
Hawaii, the Philippines and Japan. The
bill provides for private construction Of
the line, the government paying $500.
0OO annually for twenty years for the
transmission of messages.
The amount of this annual payment
was the last question decided. The orig
inal provision was s4oo, 900 but after ex-
tended discussion the reduction to $780,
900 was made. The committee had
previously inserted clause that the
cable be of American make and that the
cable ships shall be under the. Anne rioan
flag. Another provision calls for the
completion of the line to Honolulu by
January /, 1902, and to Japan by Jsnu-
airy, 1908.
1t was originally estimated that the
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-07
OBITUARY.
VIM. ENGEL.

CAPT. JOSEPH l.. KNOwLTON.
Captain Joseph l.. Knowitop, aretired
ship mater, died at the home Of his son
William E. Knowltop, I19 Portland street,
yesterday morning after long ilinsss.
Captain Knowlton WAS a native of
Gloucester, Mass, and was 20 years and S
months Of age at the time Of bis death.
From boy he followed the sea, until
within a few years whsn he retired, since
when he has made his home with his
son in this city. He was an honest up
right Citizen and had the esteem of all
who knew him.
One brother, John J. Knowlton of
WsstbIook survives him and six children
Frank Knowlton OF Everett, Masa., Mrs.
Nellie Ramsdell Of Boston, William L.
Knowltou, chief engineer Of the Portland
Railroad company Of this city, Jamss A.
Knowlton of Boston, Mrs. Ethel Bernard
and Mrs. Maude Fiagg of Rockport,
Mass.
Prayers will be held at tbs house 1l9
Portland street at three o'clock tomorrow
afternoon. The body will be taken thence
to his old home In Gloucester and funeral
services will be held thers on Thursday. :
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-07
INTERCOLLEGIATE TENNIS.

At meeting held last week in Boston
to consider the matter Of forming a New
England intercollegiate Tennis associa-
ton, represent atives from the following
college were present: Bates, Dartmouth,
Amherst, Tufts, Brown, NJ. O. T., Bow
doin, Wesleyan and Vermont, Williams,
Trinity and Colby were not represented
but intend TO send representatives to the
tournament to be hsld in the Longwood
courts neer Boston during the week COM
meucing May 4.
The meeting was called to order by
kirkpatrick of Vermont and a committee
composed of Thatcher n. Il. L., Andrews
of Dartmouth and Kirkpatrick Of Yer
mont was appointed to draw up a consti-
tuition and the rules following tbs
National Intercollegiate Tennis associa-
ton were adopted with few amend
msnts. The following officers were
elected: President, Thatcher OF II. L. I. ;
Woe president, Dana Of Bowdoin; score
tary and treasurer, Gross OF Brown.