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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-25

and this makes an ambassador a great
power in the capital"
HAS HAD NO DIFFICULTIES.
'You have had no diplomatic difficult
ties with the government since you have
been there. general?'
mo, with the possible exception of the
killing of those Italians in Louisiana
couple of years ago. They feel that the
government should avenge the death Of
these men and that those implicated in
the matter should be brought to justice.
This has not been done. and IL is difficult
TO make them see. wherein the United
States government Is powerless in the
matter. You see IL is matter for the
state government to deal with and the
United States government cannot inter
fere in the judicial procedure of the
state.
1T will probably end by the United
States government paying a small in
demnity and apologizing. This sort OF
difficulty will be avoided IL the bin pro-
viding for L.. S. court trials in all cases
where treaty rights are involved gets
through congress.
THE work at the legation is largely
routine, much OF i'm fact is merely
clerical There is the making out of
passports, answering questions relative
to the immigration laws and straighten-
ing out some OF the difficulties that beset
naturalized citizens who visit the country
and are seized for the army"
ITALIANS FRIENDLY TO US.
How did the Italians feel about the
Spanish war;" he was asked
The government, and l think the mass
of the people, were with the United
States The Vatican was strongly the
other way. This may have been from the
fact that they arc opposite on nearly all
questions. There was considerable to do
at the legation during that trouble, prin-
cipally matters relating TO the neutrality
laws. To show you how the people felt
during the war: Minotu Garibaldi, son of
the famous Giuseppe Garibaldi. came to
me and offered TO raise "a corps of 10000
or $4,000 men To fight on the American
side. This WAS to be for the freedom of
Cuba. He was very enthusiastic over the
project"
How do the Italians feel over the
Chinese question:"
Much like the rest of the world. There
are some men who believe that the Chi
nese had some justification I'm the begin
ming. but the reports of the massacre I'm
Pekin Mortified everybody. / hope they
are not true"
Does the American government have
any diplomatic relations with the vati-
cam"
"No. Some OF the governments have IN
roundabout way. IL is said that Eng
land Is great power at the Vatican, and
! have heard it rumorcd that suggestions
In regard TO the appointment of bishops
in England, made by the British ambas-
sador are not regarded with disfavor."
Then your decision Is made I'm regard
to the ambassadorship general?
Yes. absolutely IL Is possible that II
Sec. Hay should request me 10 serve a
few more months I should do that. but
my business interests are such that I
could not do more than that When you
go out take "a walk up the street and Seo
what we are doing here, anu YOU Will see
why am resignlng."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-25

Hopedale. July 25.--Gen. William r.
Draper L. s. ambassador to Italy. has
rendered his resignation to President
Mckinley. He mailed IL to the state de-
partment yesterday forenoon.
when a reporter called on the general
at his residence here, he said:
''Yes, IL is true that / have rendered
my resignation to the president, but l
did not intend TO make the matter pub
lie until the president had received my
letter.
II suppose Ii leaked out in this way:
AT a meeting of the board of directors
of the Draper company, yesterday, / read
10 the board my resignation, wnicn was
about TO send TO the president. / me-
elected TO ask for secrecy In the matter
until the proper time should arrive. But
IL can't be helped now"
What is your reason for resigning,
general?"
PRESSURE OF BUSINESS.
"The pressure of my private business
interests. They have become so great
that | cannot manage mem 5000 miles
away. Our business here has grown at
tremendous pace.
'In 1890 we employed about 1900 hands:
LAS fell off to about 800 In 1898, owing to
the great business depression. At the
present time we are employing 200, and
when the additions to our plat are COM
pleted we will probably employ about
1000. You see we are sharing little In
the general prosperity"
The general also has many private
business interests besides. those at iIope-
dale and when he saw them all at close
range on his return home he decided to
take the step which he has taken
W zen asked II his relations with the
italian government had been pleasant
the general smiled and quickly replied
CHARMED WITH LIFE IN ROME.
eyes. OF the very pleasantest-I have
been perfectly delighted with II all. and
Rome is "A beautiful city To live i'm. The
social life IL extremely pleasant In Rome
The Italian ambassadorship Is tho finest
diplomatic Office I'm the gift of the govern
mcnt."
do you like diplomatic work?"
''Yes. should like to give my life to
Il. but you SEQ there Is no career In II
in this country, as there Is In many
other countries.
Here you serve perhaps four years.
end II there Is a change OF administra-
tion you resign. I presume / would get
n reappointment," continued the general
with smile. but Mt the end Of another
four years there may he a change. IL
is uncertain. and there Is no career in II
for man like myself"
'Ifow did Mrs. Draper enjoy the social
life In Rome?''
Very much indeed The royal family
are extremely sociable and genial and
she enjoyed her stay there very much"
"Is It a strict court?'
"Well. nobody can attend court func-
tions except through the ambassador.
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ed instant suddenly. Thomas n. FIet-
cher of Bolton. Lancashire, England.
KENYoN-In Riverside on the 23d inst,
Susan j.. widow of John y. Kenyon,
aged 90 years. ~
KILDUFF--m this city on the 23d inst.
Edward kllduff, aged " years.
LEI. .AND--In this city. I'D inst. willard
Hayden. only child of Willard ~. and
Clara IN. Leland. aged year. months,
. days. tsa ttfa
sIMMONS-In Riverside 22d inst. at the
residence OF G. II. Humphreys, Peter
l.. simmons. I'm the 10th year OF his
age.
sTAY--In Pawtucket, n. l.. on tho 22d
inst, Theresa Althea. daughter of VIII
liam G. and Belle N. Stay, aged years,
months. q days
swEET-fn chrpachet, July q. 1900. Tim
othy d. Sweet In his ssth year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-25
FINANCIAL NEWS
New York Stocks.

Reported by Bullivan A. Sullivan,
Banigan building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-25

Il have reduced the price OF my regular
S.OO eyeglasses and spectacles - N.0O,
this offer for 10 days only For the next
~ days i will examine eyes free OF
charge. When / say examine eyes free
4 mean a thorough and accurate oxami-
nation OF each eve separately, and salts
faction guaranteed.
No matter how much your vision Is i'm
paired or how many oculists and opti-
clans have given your case up. L VIII
guarantee to improve your vision, pro-
vided there Is any vision left
Astigmatism and all errors OF refrac-
ton scientifically corrected IN you are
troubled with headaches. or. your vision
are nervous and forgetful. you should be
eyes thoroughly and accurately examined
Remember. this offer for 10 days only
am going TO sell my regular $500 eye
glasses and spectacles for 100 They
are the best quality lenses that are made
or manufactured.
Don't be humbugged into paying fancy
prices for your glasses; go elsewhere and
get their prices and see their goods. and
then come and see mine.
call at my store will be n sufficient
guarantee that I mean Just what I Say.
Don't forget the name and number. for
ON the man that broke the price on
glasses IN New York. Providence and
Boston. and as all successful business
men are Initiated. ] am no exception.
Telephone soss-s
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as Westminster o.. Prev. R.t.ia
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EARL CARPENTER & SONS'CO.

This old -estab abiisbed house wholesale
and retail ICE at fair prices. and by
prompt attention to business and the en-
ployment OF good men in their several
departments. merit q continuance or the
patronage so long enjoyed.
Telephone 2i66
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-25
HoW's This 2

We offer one Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Cstarrh that cannot be
cured by Hairs. Catarrh Cure, tTl
we. the undersigned. have known y.
] Cheney for the last 15 years. and be-
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ness transactions, and. financially able
60 carry out any obligation made by
WEST IVES < TRUAx. wholesale Druggists,
wtIpiNG. KrNNAN & MARVIN.
wholesale Druggists. Toledo. q.
Halls Catarrh Cure ~ taken Internally
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-25
SEARCHING FOR HER HUSBAND.

Mrs. Sarah Conner OF Lynn. Mass,
came 60 this city Monday. In search ~
her husband. and is now at the charity
building. i6i Fountain street
She says that her spouse, who sells wire
baskets, left her several weeks ago. In
his business he travels from village "a
village and is frequently away for a brief
period.
Mrs. Conner lca1 n s-months' baby at
homo and altogether her case is quite
distr-ssing. . rt..
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RAILROADS.
--.<&
NEW YORK. NEW HAVEN AND
hartford RAILROAD.

A Time Table giving fun Information
as 10 local and through train service
may be obtained at Providence statton
and stations below:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-25
sToMIMcIoM DIVISION.


FOR wORCESTER-5 6:s5 (exp.). 7:5e
lexp. to Woonsocket), $50 doc. expl,
ll.Ss m texp. to Woonsockep; s i;sS
1858 (exp. to Woonsocket), 9:5S p m (ac-
cont ~ Sundays tail exp to- Wcon.-
sockep-7;5e a. m; 5:5s. 5:5s p M
m; l:S3. 4:15. 5:5s, 1853. s:5s D m. Sum
days-7;5s a m; SIS. 7:ss p m:
WooNSoCKET AND BIsACkSIONE-
$3.50, 6:35, 7:25, 1855. S:45, 9:2. $50. u:25,
II :56 a m; 1:15 :33. $3.50, 4:l5, 4:30. 6:25.
5:5s. 6:25, 7:25, 7:5s s5S, 1850 p M; sun
days-7:25, 1855, 9:25, II :25. a M 1:26s 3;3os
h.2h h.62 6.25 7.M 7.h2 9.6 % m.
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7RANsPoRTA TToN
PROVIDENCE LINE.
FOR NEW work. vHs sourH AND wEsr.
StsamsIs Plymouth and pilgrim"

n if 4 1nl lIc0um l9sIofl. IN
a hne orchestra on each.
:. From Protidehce steamers leave Fox
Point. Providence. every day In the week.
York 700 a. IN. Steamer PLYMOUTH
touches Newport Sundays. leaving there
From New York Steamers leave Pier
is. North River loot OF Murray street.
every day In the week. except Sundays.
at 500 p M. toucl. at Newport 2:30 a m.
Leave there at S;l5 a. m. Due Providence
For tickets and staterooms apply at
Office OF II. c. Windsor, Ticket Agent.
corner OF Weybosset and Custom House
streets. or on Rteamer after 800 D. m.
q. III. TAYLOR,
Gen'l Passenger Agent. New York city
@. A. GUNDERSON. Agent.
Fox Point Wharf.
The age-herald., 1900-01-09
REMARKABLE RUN
 TO CHATTANOOGA Fast Time Made by an A. C. s.
 Passenger Train. MORE THAN MILE A MINUTE Maintained Speed of Sixty-fve Miles an Hour-Breaks All Records for Regular Trains in the
 South
MORE THAN MILE A MINU TIE
sesooeeesesoses

The fastest run ever made by an Ala bama Great Southern passenger train. and perhaps the fastest time ever made in the south by regular train on any line, was accomplished Sunday morning between Bir- mfngham and Chattanooga.
 Train No. ?, due to leave this city at 5:55 a. m., was forty-nine minutes behind time out of Birnln gham, and arrived in Chatta-. nooga only twelve minutes late The regu- lar schedule time Is three hours and forty minutes, and on Sunday it was made in three hours and thirteen minutes, with twelve stops, which consumed about five time to 1S3 minutes. The distance between Birmingham and Chattanooga is 143 miles. hence the train maintained a speed of about Sixty-five miles per hour on the continuous journey. However, in several places it was necessary to run at a speed of over seventy five miles per hour.
 When it is taken into consideration that No. 2 is a very heavy train, consisting of one baggage, one express and one mail car, one second-class coach, one first-elass coach three sleepers and dining car, the run is, indeed, a remarkable one. It was the principal topic in railroad circles in Bir mingham yesterday. Engineer w. D. Frawley and Conductor H. H. Vance were in charge of the train making the fastest run ever recorded on an Alabama railroad.
The age-herald., 1900-01-09
SEMI-ANNUAL MEETING
Of the Freight and Transportation Bu-
 reau This Afternoon

The Freight and Transportation Bureau, W orking under the auspices Of the board of trade and the Wholesale Grocers associa- ton, will hold its semi-annual meeting this afternoon, at which time interesting re- ports will be made by President J. R. P. Durham, Vice President H. H. Sinnige Secretary H. M. Beck, Treasurer s. w. Lee and Traffic Commissioner H. c. Orem
 The bureau includes nearly every shipper in Birmingham, and 1t is said that every one of them expresses figal satisfaction at the methods in vogue and at the results. Commissioner Orem has not only com piled full tariff sheets and equipped his of flee otherwise. but he has been of very de- cided valuetto merchants in inducing the s railroad companies to correct discrimina- tions. One of the most enterprising bust ness men of Birmingham recently remark ,sed That 1t was hard to understand how the manufacturers and the wholesale trade got along without the Freight and Transporta- tion Bureau as long as they did, for he said, it now seemed absolutely indispensa- ble.
The age-herald., 1900-01-09
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 ical Science
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 The mild and extraordinary effect of the famous new discovery Dr. Kilmers Swamp-Root, is soon realized. It stands the highest for its wonderful cures of the most distressing cases. If you need medicine you should have the best
 Sold by druggists in fifty cent and one dollar sizes. You may have sample Dot- tie of Dr. Kflmers Swamp-Root and pamphlet that tells all about it, including many of the thousands of letters received from sufferers cured, both sent free by mail Write Dr.. Kdlmer 6 Co, Bingflamp- ton, N. Y., and please mention that you read this generous offer in the Daily Age Herald.
The age-herald., 1900-01-09
FORFEITED BAIL
Men Charged With Ballot Box Stufing
 Failed to Show Up e

Philadelphia, Pa.,- January S.-All the de- fendants under indictment charged with impersonating election officers, making fraudulent returns and stuffing the ballot box in the thirteenth division of the Sev- entih ward at the election for state treasu- Ter last November failed to answer to their names in court today, and their bail was declared forfeited Three of the men were never arrested, and six others were arr 'raigned today to plead. After announcing the forfeiture of the bail, the court issued bench warrants for the arrest of the men.
 The district attorney announced his in- tention of immediately bringing suBt against the ibondsmen for the recovery of ithe amount of bail. There is every indiea- stlon that the defendants have fled from the city rather than stand trial. All efforts to- day to locate any of them proved fruit less.
The age-herald., 1900-01-09
MORGAN TO SPEAK IN MARENGO COUNTY Wired That He Would Fill the
 Appointments. DETAINED IN WASHINGTON Working for the Nicaragua Canal Bill Local Politics Very Outer
 Only Two Announced Candi-
 dates for Legislature
DETAINED IN WASHINGTON

The headquarters of the organ campaign committee, occupying rooms 30 and S1, the Morris hotel, are now open to all persons who are interested in the reelection of Senator Morgan. The headquarters tele- 2hone is No. 2S3.
 A telegram was received yesterday from Senator Morgan to the effect that he in tends to fill Che appointments made for him in Marengo county on the 22d and 2Sd of January. The senator will deliver a public speech at Linden tho county seat of Ma rengo on the 22d, and speech at another point in that county yet to be determined upon.
 Senator Morgan is expected to arrive in Birmingham on Sunday, January 21, and to proceed immediately to Marengo.
 The public duty which detains Senator Morgan in Washington at this time is of supreme interest to Alabamians and to the country at large
 The Nicaragua canal bill is pending be- fore committee in the senate, and the ques- ton is whether the bill shall be taken up now or laid aside to await the report of the commission charged by congress with the inFeSliBdllOI Ol the NlCdTdBud anu ma canal routes.
 Senator Morgan, having at heart the in- terests of Alabama and the nation, insists that the Nicaragua bill shall be reported to the senate forthwith and take its place on the calendar The senator regards this as being of the first importance and if his wishes and his work prevail the congress will within two or three months authorize the construction of the canal The passage of such bill would add to the value of the poorest farm in Alabama, and to Alabama. Senator Morgan's success means almost everything.
 There are four counties that will act be- fore the general primary of April g. These counties are Clarke, January 20; Marengo, and Crenshaw, January 27, and Russell ear lily in February.
 t Reports received at the Morgan head quarters are exceedingly encouraging.
 At the moment politics is very quiet but matters will become lively within a week or two
 If there is any work being done inJeffer- son for any candidate for state office 1t is not observable. Thus far only two men have formally declared themselves for the legislature. They are Sheriff Frank P. 0'Brien and Representative John Mcqueen. Both are supporters of Morgan.
The age-herald., 1900-01-09
ASHFORD CASE
 GOES TO TRIAL Former Alderman Charged With
 a MurderouS Assault. WAS TAKEN UP YESTERDAY Grew Out of Shooting Affair That Occurred Over Two Years Ago
 Several Damage Suits Filed 
WAS TAKEN UP YESTERDAY

Thomas T. Ashford, a well-known busi- ness man and a former member of the city council, was placed on trial in the criminal court yesterday on the chargeAof assault with intent to murder.
 s On December 24, 1897, Mfr Ashford shor and seriously wounded Felix Brown. a travelng salesman, the bullet lodging in Browns body. Brown was taken to the Wilson & Brown 1nfirmary, where he lay for several days in critical condition. but finally recovered.
 The shooting occurred in front of and in Rosenstihl's jewelry store, in Twentieth street, between First and Second avenues, about or o'clock on Christmas eve day. The street. and the store were both crowd ed with people, but fortunately one was struck by a stray bullet.
 There had been trouble between Ashford and Brown for some time previous to this date, and it was reported at the time that they had been looking for each other. 1t was stated at the time of the shooting that the two men met in Twentieth street, and without a word being spoken Ashford be gan shooting at Brown. The defense claim ed that Brown ran his hand into his hip pocket for the purpose of drawing his pis- tol. As soon as Ashford fired the first shot Brown ran into Rosenstshls jewelry store, whlther he was followed by Ashford. who continued shooting at him.
 MT. Ashford is manager of the Birming- ham Paint and Glass company and at the time the trouble occurred was alderman from the Second ward. "
 When the case was called both sides ar- nounced ready and within short time d jury. had been empaneled and testimony was being taken.
 At 4:3O Solicitor Hefin announced that the state had offered all of its evidence, and court adjourned until this morning
 City Court
 Three damage suits were filed in the city court two of which were against the Bir- mingham Railway and Electric company. and one against the Louisville and Nash vile Railroad company.
 One of the suits against the Birmingham Railway and Electric company was brought by A. R. Wigginton, who for s5000 damages and the other by Martha Webb, who sues for $50O0
 F. M. Pruitt brings suit as administra- trix against the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company for $10,000. She sets lout in her complaint that her intestate, J. R. Carter, was run over and killed by Lous- vile and Nashville train at Boswelrs cross ing, Talladega county, on November 16, 1899. She further alleges that the train which killed Carter was running at a speed of from thirty-five to forty miles an hour, and that the engineer failed to blow the signal for the crossing.
 Circuit Court
 Newt Scott filed suit in the circuit court yesterday against the Semet-Solvay com- pany for $25,OOO damages for alleged per- sonal injuries received in a fall .
The age-herald., 1900-01-09
Clara Mathes Company

IA very large and enthusiastic audience witnessed the initial performance of the Clara Mathes company in '"The SHadows of "a Great City, at the Auditorhkn last night. The cast was excellent, and the players were frequently greeted with up roarous applause at some unexpected humorism or touching pathos, in which the play abounded.
 Miss Matihes as Biddy Roman proved herself an adept in the art of stageeraft. Baby Florence, child probably not over five years of age, was good in her song and dance act. ,n
 There was some rowdyism in the gallery, but Manager Theiss will endeavor to see that it Is not repeated.
 The management has decided to admit ladies free to the night performances dur ing the entire week when accompanied by a person with paid ticket.
 Tonight La Belle Marie" will be pre- scented.
The age-herald., 1900-01-09
Myrkle-Harden Company

One of the largest houses of the season greeted the Myrkle & Harder company at O'Brien's, standing room being at pre- mium. The engagement was opened with Charles E. Calkahans rural drama, ''The Hoosier Heroine" The play, as the title indicated, deals with rural life, and was well presented. Miss Emma Myrkle, as "Mirandy," was pleasing, and the entire cast was good. The specialtles were ex- cellent, making continuous 2e-tocnance. The company will present "Free at Last at matinee today and .'Heart of Georgia" tonight.
The age-herald., 1900-01-09
DEATH OF MRS. BALDWIN
Mother of the Well Known Morris
 Avenue Merchant

Mrs. Mary Baldwin, mother of J. F. Baldwin, the well-known Morris avenue merchant, died yesterday afternoon at 6:30 o'clock a ther sons residence, fn9Ifuntsville avenue, aged 73 years.
 Mrs. Baldwin has been sick for more than a year, and her death resulted from a complication of diseases. She was wo- man of many Christian virtues, and enjoy ed the love and esteem of a large circle of friends and acquaintances.
 The funeral will take place alt 8 o'clock this afternoon from Mr. Baldwin's resi- dence. Interment in Oak Hill cemetery.
The age-herald., 1900-01-09
ENSLEY LAND CONTAINS
Annual Meeting Held Yesterday and
 Directors Elected

The annual meeting of the Ensley Land company was held yesterday in the office of Walker Percy, general counsel for the Tennessee company. and routine business was transacted. The reports of the off, cers showed the affairs oeAthe company to be in excellent condition. Directors were elected as follows:
 N Baxter. Jr., A. M. Shook, William A. Walker, Birmingham; D. J. McComb. En- sley; A B. Boardman, James Henry Smith, Cord Meyer, New York.
 meeting of the board of directors will be held in a few days to elect officers,