davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-03-30
STATE or RHODE ISLAND AND
PRoyipENUE PLANTATIONS.
CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
General Election
AND
New Election IN Fourth Ward

WHEREAS, WEDNESDAY. THE
rOukTH DAY OF APRIL. 1900 Is by
designated as the day for holding the
Election of General Officers:
And whereas the following AMEND
MENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF
THE STATE, is proposed,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-03-30
IN THE SENATE.

East Providence: Albert =. H,6cocs.
Hopkinton: Thomas O. Carr. jamestown:
Leroy l.. Chilson. Woon socket: William
andcr q. Crumb. Westerly: Henjamin
Drown. Warren Thomas r. Drowne.
Foster: Frank II. Dutemplc. Exeter
Henry T.. Eldredgc. Last Greenwich. Id.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-07

An oldfashioned Smile race and a
steepIechase among the races at Beuning
track COMMONWEALTH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-07

Boston People Will Have to Hurry.
The threatened entrance of Thomas w .
Lawson of Boston In the cup defender trial
contests next spring causes no apprehen-
sion at Bristol r. L., where the New York
syndicate yacht is being built.
A prominent worker in the Herreshon
shops said yesterday:
We do not fear any yacht that could
be designed in Boston.
Given the experience and skill, the Bos-
ton people are fatally handicapped by lack
of time. If Capt. Nat Herreshoff had not
been fully prepared for this second Upton
challenge even he could not have under
taken to build and equip the new cup de-
fender by May Is next. and the HerreshoT
yacht-building plant Is the best equipped
for speedy work of the kind required In
this country If not in the world"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-07
BACK FROM PORTO RICO
ELEVENTH REGULAR Infantry At
WASHINGTON BARRACKS.
Nearly Two Years in the leland
What Soldier Thinks of
Soil and People.

All branches of the regular army are
now represented by troops stationed at
and Immediately near the national capital
Heretofore the regulars on duty in Wash
lngton have been cavalry and artillery, but
now infantry has been added. Headquar-
tiers. the regimental band and Company M
of the 18th L. S. Infantry reached Washing
ton barracks yesterday, having come by spe-
cial train from Newport News, where they
landed yesterday from the transport Raw
Inns, which brought them from Porto Rico
The officers are Col. d. Russy commanding:
Capt. Neigel, quartermaster; Lieut. Nc
Grew, commanding Company NJ and Lieut.
Funiak Company l of the 18th arrived at
the barracks Tuesday. under command of
Lieut.. Ansell. from New York, to which
port II had been brought from Porto Rico
On the Mcclellan.
Glad to Get Back.
Officers and men alike were oyerjoyed at
their return to the states, and made no
concealment of their sentiment. The 11th
had been on duty in Porto Rico since Au-
gust l, 1898. when it went with the Miles
expedition. Having had such long stay
in the island it was but natural that the
men should have acquired pretty good
idea of the country and the people, and
Star reporter made inquiries among them
this morning with view of ascertaning
what their opinion was. For Porto Rico
In climate and soil there was nothing but
praise, for the Porto Ricans themselves
naught but contempt. An unusually bright
private voiced the sentiment in a few SEN
fences which would have done credit to an
observing lecturer. He defined to give the
reporter his name for the obvious reason
that lit don't do for an enlisted man TO
get his name in the papers,"
The Island and Its Folks,
The Porto Rcans as a class are utterly
skittless and utterly unreliable. Lazy Is no
name for it. and Ananias himself would
have to look out for his laurels If he became
refncarnated and took up his abode In Porto
Rico IL seems d shame that such people
should be in possession of such a paradise
but perhaps the fertility of the soil and the
ease with which they can secure subsist-
ence account for the worthlessness OF the
natives afr energy is concerned A
full stomach Is apparently the sole desider-
alum Of Porto Rican. The soil Is as /
said. fertile beyond all description, and for
American farmers Of tact and enterprise Ii
Is regular kiondike. Our company made
practice march Of five days through the
country recently, going single file and u.s.
Ing pack mules TO carry our rations In all
that march We saw pillow. big stick
OK. Boys up to eleven or twelve years old
trot around absolutely naked. except in
rare instances. when one sees breech
clCut. Come down some time and mix I'D
with the boys and they'll fill a book for
you. But you'd better come soon, because
j reckon we'll be sent to the Philippines be-
fore long"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-07
Too Great a Risk.
From Puck.

Briggs-'That girl wanted me to go
around the links with her this afternoon
without q caddy. but I wouldn't do IT.
Griggs-"Why not 90
Briggs-"Weil. I would rather have q
caddy now than be hunting for servant
girls all the rest OF my Ilfe."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-07
Debate ON the Canteen.
Electric street cars to and from the Ben
ming track every two minutes.-Advt.

Edward Kunkel today pleaded guilty in
the Police Court OF striking Hattie VIII
liams with his fist. and Judge KimbaI fined
him SO, with the alternative OF thirty days
In Jail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-07

Nothing % refreshing n half wine glass Of DIR.
SIEGERT'S Angostura Bitters before meals, the
south American appetizer. Beware Of Imitation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-07
good as wheat

From the Philadelphia Press
Mother-''Tommy was as good as wheat
today
Naturally. He was, properly
thrashed last night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-07
No ChaH.

Racing. rain or shine, at Benning track
tomorrow. the closing day.-Adxt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-07

Miss Slyleigh-'"Are you a married MANI
Mr.. Frankleigh-"No: but I'm the next
thing to tim in debt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-07

Regular 2o-cent. Atomizers, in vari- I'M
Gus fancy eOlors, for. Il VG.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-07

Mems High-gra Neckwear, In all the most
approved styles: in Tecks. Four-i hands and
Imierals. Immense variety of pat Rm-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-07

Ladies' All-felt Juliets, fur trimmed and il
such colors red, brown and black. mr.
Choice for. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., VoON
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-07

Our Insured Shoes for Boys and Girls, in all
sizes. Made Of sturdy kidskin. calfskin seal
grain and goatskin. Every pair lin mR~
suftu LOT Ned". QVN<o
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-07

Mems Bath Robes, in large variety of new
colors, of all-wOol -eiderdown and
English blanket robes. Worth @R Am
- ~, oDoVo II "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-07

Parior Furniture Sale this week--Hoeke' $.
-Adyertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-07

Chfldren's Daily Bumps and Bruises
are cured with Perry Davis Psin-Kier. Csc. 4 t0c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-07
PRO Hl}ITED THE CANTEEN
DECISIVE VOTE IN THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES,

The House OF Representatives passed the
army reorganization bill late yesterday af-
ternoon, by vote of 1856 to 1873. Three
democrats, Messrs. Hall, Underhill and
Clayton. voted with the republicans for the
BILL and Mr.. Mccall with the democrats
against it. Otherwise it was strict party
vote.
The proposition which some Of the demo-
Gratis attempted to commit their side to in
caucus, an extension Of the present tempo
rary army until July l. 1903, which was
voted upon indirectly on a motion to re-
commit, received the votes of only about
half the opposition and of two republicans,
Mr.. Mccall and Mr.. Mann. The vote was
sixty-eight to 24s.
A number Of amendments were made to
the bill before 1t was passed. The liveliest
fight was made upon substitute offered by
Mr.. Lttlefield of Maine for the canteen
section. The substitute absolutely prohibit
1t was supported by Messrs. Littlefield,
Grosvenor. Dick and Hay, and opposed by
Messrs. S!ayden. Fitzgerald, Pearce. Par
ker and Bartholdt. Large delegations from
the W. c. 7. U. which is in session in this
city watched the fight from the galleries.
When the vote was taken, the prohibiting
amendment was carried by an overwhelm-
ing majority. 1881. Mr.. Bartholdt at
SSN"iS
House. but the peculiar parliamentary
status shut him out.
The sections designed to retire General
Shafter as a major general, and Generals
Fitzhugh Lee and James H. Wilson as
brtgadier generals were stricken out.
Among the amendments adopted were those
providing for fifty volunteer surgeons and
$50 surgeons for service in the Philippines;
for thirty dental surgeons, and for a
veterinary corps with actual rank. The
officers of the pay corps were increased
eleven, and of the signal corps twenty
three. The age limit was removed from vol
unteer officers eligible to appointment as
first and second lieutenants. and the pro-
vision for retiring officers who served in the
civil war as of the next higher grade was
stricken out.
Debate ON the Canteen.
The most interesting debate of the after
noon was upon the canteen question. Mr..
LittIefield offered the following substitute
for the canteen provision of the bill: 1.-THE
sale of or dealing in beer. wine or any in
toxicating liquors by any person in any
post exchange or canteen, or army trans
port, upon any premises used for mill
tary purposes by the United States is here
by prohibited. The Secretary of War Is
hereby directed to carry the provisions of
this section into full force and effect"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-05
Gives Its Third Dance.

The Golden Chain Social Club gave Its
third dance Wednesday evening. The hall
was decorated with flowers and ferns and
the hags of all nations The music was fur
nfshed by Browns orchestra. Among the
invited guests were the Misses M. Feeney.
N Spades. L. Hunt, s. Hunt, NJ Eisenbeis,
L. sadler, NJ. Ready, L. Lipscomb, f. Pyles
s. Dewey, N. Whitcomb. A. Sadler, NJ, Ken
nedy, N. Daley, NJ. zerega. X. Zerega. NJ
Bresnan. N. Swami, Mrs. A. Swami, ]. Nc
Carthy, X. Mccarthy, NJ. Mills, NJ Carroll
and the Messrs. T. Dorsey, w. Harrington.
r. Chapman. NJ. Fitzpatrick, NJ. Lee, j.
barry, K Downey, r. Kiner K. Blank, D.
tftzserall, d. Beimer. w. Benton j. Ben
ton, E. Rowzee, r. CARAT, NJ Garland
H. Birgfield, c. Parson, w. Mcdonald, H.
0ekershausen, F. Meehan. H. Brown. O.
Saers. w. keirle, c. Beatty.
Inc committees in charge were: Master
of ceremonies, ]. F, Butler
Floor committee-D. K. Hill, F. Dewey.
]. Whaley, j. Murphy; d. Downey, chair,
man.
Ladies' reception-M. Madden, K. Lydon,
NJ Butler, M. Garin, NJ. Welsch, D. Clancy,
NJ: Clancy; D. Lydon, chairman.
Gents reception-M Keirle, J. whaley D
h. Hill: Jas. Butler, chairman
Doorkeeper-J. NJ. Butler
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-05

though couched in formal and polite Ian
guage, showed considerable feeling. Mr..
Roberts was finally allowed to proceed in
order.
Marriage to Margaret Shipp.
Mr.. Roberts caused a laugh by saying
that he was through talking on the line
which Chairman Tayler had criticised. Mr..
Roberts referred to the testimony Of an
other witness, Mrs. Miles, as to Mrs. Mar
garet Ship having changed her name to
Mrs. Roberts. 1t was not shown, he said,
that the change of name was made by his
direction.
1T was not established" he said, that
B. H. Roberts was ever married to Mar
garet Shipp." He said these two are not
found together in the repute of marriage;
they are not seen eating together, nor in
public places together. 1t would seem that
if b. H. Roberts was the fragrant Violator
of law, as alleged, some one should have
been found who could testify to the mar
rage relations.
"How do you account for your picture in
her room?" asked Chairman TayIer.
Relations With Celia DibbIe Roberts.
81 don't know answered Mr. Roberts.
He said that the facts testified to by the
Brandon witnesses do not establish cohabi-
| tation with Celia Dibble Roberts. The fact
| that he had attended the funeral Of her
child was not violation Of law, and the
| fact that headstone bore the name of B. H.
Roberts was no evidence. Relative to the
birth Of children in the family all that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-05
Gen. Woods Diplomacy.
ON the New Orleans Times Democrat.

From u" New Orleans Times Democrat
4 former officer Of volunteers who W. IL,
the Santiago province for half a wear after
the occupation told a little story YESTERDAY
illustrative Of the remarkable tact IF Com
elal Wood.
one Of the chief difficulties encountered
III re-establishing government down there"
he said, was the Discrimination of The hot
ter class Of Cubans to lend hand. The
"eallhy ana well-educated natives could
nave been of the greatest assistance. but
they refused to accept civil offices and
hung back and sulked, complaining that
zoo many Of the minor positions had been
given ID Spaniards.
One OF the places where those condi-
lions prevailed was a small town not far
from Santiago where General Wood was
particularly anxious to secure n good Gu
ban mayor, but he had been warned in ad-
vance that none Of the men considered
available would dream Of taking the post.
One day the principal storekeeper of the
town came to the palace to see about a
small contract for fodder. He was a typical
native OF the mercantile class, fat, garru-
ionS ana conceited, and it was evident that
hood.
After concluding the business matter tn.
general pretended 80 consult a letter.
an Old resident Of this country, and would
Ike you TO give me a little advice
an at your eXce,lencys service said
the storekeeper, swelling with pride
is it true. then, as is stated to me-
continued the general, that the Cuban
gentlemen are very indifferently efuca ted
and fear 20 accept civil offices lest they APP
pear TO disadvantage compared with Span
ish employees
No, your eXcellency!' roarcd the Gu
ban, indignantly, that's all Spanish lies!
Some scoundre! Spaniard write you thaJ
just for to make you prejudice! our Gu
ban gentlemen'-- And he poured forth
his wrath and PATRIOTISM for nearly half
an hour.
All, WELL said Wood, quietly, I merely
wanted your opinion, and am sure I'm very
much obliged. You'll consider this CONVEX
satfon private. of course
Certainly. said the storekeeper, and.
as the general anticipated, he hurried home
and told it to everybody in town. A few
days later one of the leading Cuban citizens
was appointed mayor, and at once ac-
cepted. He is still administering the Office
with great success
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-05
She Heard the Fog.

From the Youths Companion.
A dear old lady from the country went TO
London to visit her married daughter, and
came back with wonderful experiences.
London did not show its best face to the
simple country woman. 1t WAS envelopcd
in fog during the first two or three days of
her visit, and as her bed room looked out
upon the railway she was troubled by the
very necessary noise of the fog signal. She
came down to breakfast after her first rest
less night and anxiously inquired tho cause
OF the strange banging she had heard 50
often during the hours Of darkness.
oh. that was due TO the fog" explained
her son-in-law. and as she asked no further
question he let the subject drop.
Her visit over. the good woman returned
10 the country, full of the wonderful sights
and sounds of London life.
Did you see a Lonnen fog. granny
asked one of her listeners. as granny eN-
patated on the strangeness of the great
city.
LAY, that 1 did, replied granny; land 1
heard 'un, too
Heard 'un, granny exclaimed another
listener. How didSt hear a fog?''
Why" answered the old lady, in perfect
sincerity, "Lonnen fog hain't like ours.
Every now and then it goes OF wi rare
bang"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-05
Virginia Republicans Meet

The Virginia Republican Association held
meeting Wednesday night at It's headquar-
tiers. There was a discussion over the resolu-
ton proposed to the national committee to
cut down southern representation in the
next republican national convention. This
brought out short speeches from Messrs.
Z. w. Walker. ]. F. Roberts, w. A. Yosts,
j. II. Harrison and others. Mr. Harrison
said 1t would have been a sad day for the
republican party had it approved the Payne
resolutions. The colored republicans of the
north. he said would have regarded this as
being as much of a rebuke to them as those
of the south. The republican party, he
added. cannot hope to win by throwing
away votes, and said that with less than
100 votes in the state Of New York Mr.
Blaine could have been President.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-05

of polygamy shall be allowed to hold a
scat In the House of Representativ
Touching the constitutional qualifications
Of a representative in Congress, Mr. Car
Isle says:
."The provision of the Constitution is not
affirmative, 1t does not provide that all
persons possessing: the qualifications emu
merated shall be eligible or may be eligi-
Bile. but simply that, they cannot be eligible
unless they do possess these essential quail
fications."
Roberts in His own Defense.
After the reading of, Mr.. CarHsle's opin-
ion, Chairman Tayler recognized Mr. Rob-
erts to address the committee in his own
defense. Mr.. Roberts first reviewed the pro-
ceedings in his case and quoted the vari-
Gus pleas and objections he has submitted
to the committee.
Mr.. Roberts then took up the question of
the constitutional qualifications prescribed
for a representative In Congress. He held
that Congress cannot prescribe additional
qualifications for representative unless eX-
pressly authorized by the Constitution. 1t
is an accepted doctrine, he said that pow
ers not granted to Congress are reserved to
the states and to the people.
Mr. Roberts said that Il the House can
add one Qualiica ton, 1t can add any num-
ber and would start upon sea of difficult
ties which would be Shoreless. The House
would have to respond to any kind of
ciamor which might arise among the peo-
pie.
If. however, it is commended that other
qualifications can be imposed, it lies not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-05
To Try Capt. shufeldt.

Gen. Merritt. commanding the Depart
ment of the East, has appointed a general
court-martial to meet at the Washington
barracks, District of Columbia, tomorrow
for the trial of Capt w. A. Shufeldt re-
tired. on charge of conduct unbecomiug
an officer and a gentleman. The court IS
composed of Col. Francis l.. Guenther. 4th
lery; Col. Henry c. Hasbrouck, It'll Artil-
lery; Lieutenant Colonel earle A. Wood
ruff, 7th Artillery; Major Henry jackson,
Sd Cavalry; Major George G. Greenough,
7th Artillery; Major Frederick Fuger, 18th
Artillery; Capt. Montgomery NJ Macomb,
18th Artillery; Capt. John R. Williams, 7th
Artillery, and Capt. Daniel II. Boughton,
sd Cavalry, Judge advocate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-05

In connection with the proceedings insti-
tuted by Margaret \. Norman against
Mary l.. Thomas and Sarah f. Howard to
secure the sale and partition of premises
known as 1875 T street. Thomas L. Jones
and Edwin Sutherland were appointed trus-
tees to sell the property. a petition was
recently fled asking that the trustees be
required 10 make an accounting and settle
ment in connection with the matter, and a
rule has been issued to that effect.
Mr.. Jones states that the petition was
filed at his suggestion in order that the
court might fix the responsibility for the
failure to make the settlement. and that
he is not in any way responsible for the
nnisapplication of any portion OF the pur-
chase price of the property
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-05
Elected and Installed.

Liberty Council, No. 6, D. of A., has elect
ed and installed the following officers for
the ensuing term: l.. A. Miller, Junior past
councillor; B. B. Wooster. councillor; Joe
Hunter. associate councillor: Bertha Hum
ter vice councillor; Beulah Disbro associate
vice councillor: Charles l.. Mace, recording
secretary; Belle Parr assistant recording
secretary: Ella Miller financial secretary
Alice Burgess, warden; Mary Seabright
conductor; Henrietta Becker, inside senti-
mel: w. II. Miller, outside sentinel c. H.
Miller, trustee; r. c. McChesney, driIlmas-
ter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-05
Relief of the Poor.

MIR. John Joy Edison, treasurer of the
fund for the relief of the poor, which is to
be dispensed by the Associated Charities,
acknowledges receipts as follows:
Heretofore acknowledged in Star, s474;
Woodward & Lothrop. 500: c. A. Hitch
cock. $40: Eugene f. Stevens. S25; Admiral
Thos. o. Selfridge, $50; G. W. SchwartZelI,
SO; Edw- S. Schmid, 81; c. A. Muddiman
& CO.. 81: Miss Jennie Heap, $40; Gen
John G.. Parke, 81: Robert Castelberg, $40;
$. kann's Sons. s.; II. T. Ruoff, 81 w A
T.. 50: Mrs. Francis b. Austin, So; Miss
Edwards, $40; total S762
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-05
Tore the Harness OF.

A Capital Traction car bound west, while
passing up 10Th street in front of the Treas
ury Department about noon today, struck
horse attached to wagon and driven by
a colored man, and knocked the animal
down, tearing the harness from it. The
horse, however, was not injured and the
driver also escaped unhurt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-05

At the tenth annual meeting Of the Ger
man American Building Association No. 8,
held last night, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: Henry Buett-
ner, president; Chas. Kattlemann, vice
president; P. Vierbuchen, secretary; A.
Feldvoss. treasurer; board OF directors,
Fred Miller, Geo. W. Pratt, John Vier-
buchen. August Getz. Herman C. Ewald,
William j. Vonderheide, Rudolph BleiSus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-05
Appointment Recommended

Maj. Sylvester, chief of police, has recon-
rnended to the District Commissioners that
August Hammel be appointed a telephone
operator at police headquarters at 5000 per
annum, vice Pindar, promoted to be station
keeper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-05
Grocer whaIen Acquitted.

John ]. Whalen. the grocer, who was re-
Gently charged with receiving lard know
ing 1t to have been stolen, was tried in the
Police Court yesterday. The jury acquitted
him. He was represented by Attorney
Campbell Darlington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-05
Fine Recon- mended.

In the case of Policeman c. H.. Willing
ham, found guilty of being absent from
duty without leave. the chief of police has
recomme lded to the District Commission
erS that the man be fined two days pay
and warned that future neglect of duty
VIII incur more serious consequences