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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-12
Telegram 10 Governor.

AS soon as the newsbf the frfshtful dis
aster was received. the editor OF The
News telegraphed TO the governor OF rex
AS. and inquired what were the most
pressing needs of the afflicted community.
The governor replied;
Sept. ~, 1900.
Torrey E. .wardnYE Providence News
Providence: ~ .o
Austin, Tex. Sept. l2. 1900.
Food and clothing are needed, snip
supplies TO the Mayor OF Galveston, Tex
ms. via Texas City.
(signed) JAMES d. SAVERS.
- .l"Goverhor."
The matter of transportation was a
most important one, dnd steps were az
once taken by The News TO ascertain
what facilities could be procured from
the several railroad corporations.
The presidents OF the roads were queried
by telegraph. and two out of the three
have responded at once. ~
Railroad win Carry Srpsles.
President Hall Of the New York, New
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-12
He FEARS
HEAVIER
LOSS.
Former Resident Of Galveston
Thinks 5000 People Must
Have PeTishod In Storm.

Mr.. John Keenan,, who for seven years
was resident of Galveston. Texas. but
whose home is now in New Orleans, Is
visiting relatives at 40 Glenham street.
this city Mr.. keenan, Is employed as an
engineer In the u. s. custom house at
New Orleans and in the recent negro
riots in that city. he, with others, armed
with Winchester rifles. defended a negro
who was being hunted down by the fu-
rious mob, ~
Mr. Keenan,, was seen by a News re-
porter today. He gave an interesting ac-
count of the city of Galveston and its
people. He stated that judging from his
experience of storms in that city and
from the reports received here, ne thought
that 5000 people at least lost their lives In
the recent hurricane. while 1t would take
nearly. $4,000 600 to cover the damage.
Continuing he said:
IF the newspaper reports are accurate.
and they generally are. then the people
who were In Galveston when the bridge
was swept away. had not living chance
to escape.
This bridge which was situated at the
extreme west of the ci,y. spanned the bay
and connected the city with the main
land at Virginia Point When that was
gone, all means of escape from the city
was cut off. There Is a railroad bridge
connecting the mainland a little 10 the
east, but IL would be hard task for one
to cross 1t in ordinary weather, while
In such a storm as the recent one. It
would mean certain death.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-12

Governor sayers ofTexas has telegraph
ed The News that supplies are wanted
for the sufferers and directs that they be
shipped to the mayor of Galveston. The
afflicted region wants money but IL
wants food and clothing more because In
the condition of things money cannot BUY
sunplies where there are none to buy.
The News has proposed that providence
besides sending cash contributions shaii
make up relief train and dispatch IL
as soon as possible to the scene Oh the
devastation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-12
Outlet Co. 10 The Fore.

on Sunday evening next, there will be
n benefit concert at the Providence Opera
House, the same being given by the Man
ufacturers' outlet company of this city.
: Mr.. Felix r.. wendelschaefer manager OF
the theatre. has given the use OF the
house free OF charge, and special talent
has been secured from leading New York
and Bostt theatres by the Messrs. Sam
uels of the Outlet. All OF the
attaches OF the Providence Opera
House. together with the orches-
ira. under the direction OF Mr.. Raymond
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-12
Flames nte Rockingham Hotel at Narraganset Pie
and practically destroy the entire watering place.
News Plans to Send Relief Train to the
Sufferers by the Texas Hurricane.

Ladd, have volunteered their services
Reeves full American Band. Bowen r.
Church, leader. has also volunteered. and
will be one of the attractions. Seats will
be on sale on Friday morning.
Mayor Baker will In all probability is
sue a call for a mass meeting OF the citi-
zens OF Providence To take action toward
such concerted plan oil immediate re-
lief for the sufferers.
Mayor Baker SAID: II fully recognize
that something OF the kind should be done
In order TO bring out ready response
from the whole people. and the appoint
ment Of a citizens committee authorized
to receive contributions Of such articles
as are actually needed by the sufferers.
/ believe viii have very gratifying re-
suits"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-12
Benefit at Empire.

Managers A A. Spitx and Max NathaH-
son of the Empire Theatre. at the right
time, have arranged for the first of these
benefit performances. and 1t will be given
at the Empire Theatre, on Friday after
noon, next. September IA special matt
nee Of "A Ward OF France" by arrange
ment with manager Appel. The entire
proceeds will be devoted to the Galveston
sufferers and a most hearty response
should be met with by the public in this
excellent cause. The quick response OF
Manager Spitz to the appeal should COM
mend him. and he should have the sup
port of the public in making this rous-
ing affair. The usual matinee prices will
prevail, and seats may be secured at the
box Office nj once
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-12
MAY Call Mass Meeting.

Mayor Baker did not say just how
soon he would arrange TO call a meeting.
but he said that there would be no delay
in the matter.
The managers of the several theatres
have come promptly to the front in, the
emergency. and at about all the houses
benefit performances have already been
arranged for.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-12
Needed Without Loss Of Time.

What is wanted now, and wanted pauiy'
without loss of time, are PROVISIONS
blankets. clothing. etc, and IL Is in TINS
line of relief that the people of Providence
are directly appeaiedsfo by the governor
os Texas. The most hxpeditiqus method
of relief is that the people OF Providence
should make contributions of the neces-
sary articles, and that they should be sent
direct TO Galveston by a special train
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-12
MARTIAL LAW PROCLAIMED AND
HUMAN CHOU[S ARE. SHOT DOWN.

reached the outside world giving an esti-
mate OF 1900 souls swept suddenly into
eternity. the news was received with uni
versai incredulity. Last night, Mayor
Jones of Galveston issued the astounding
statement to the world that q conserva-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-12

By progressive firms in advertising are
effective aids 10 profitable publicity. The
j. J. Ryder Co, AZ Washington, make a
speciality of such cuts In best manner At
low prices.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-12
PLAGUE INCREASING,

simla. Sept. f2.-The plague is again In
creasing. over n thousand deaths from
the disease are reported 20 have occurred
I'm India last week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-12

Houston. Tex, Sept. l2.--The appalling
nature OF the great tragedy at Galveston
grows steadily as communication Is slow
iy restored. and refugees reach a haven
of safety here.
when early reports Of the disaster
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-12

The latest news from the stricken city
is as sensational as II is shocking. So
dangerous a menace 20 the safety Of tho
CONTINUED on Page Two.)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-12
KRUGER At LORENZO MiaQUez.

xIss:s Is::s,s s.Is:s S;srs:s S:;. s:gs III s.ss
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-12
Flames Break Out in the Rockingham
Famed by Heavy Gale Spread With Ter
Entire Place in Danger Of Destruction.

Naragane y
omoud
quickly
whole esrutuw was flames
beautiful
Hall othesr rutursw eeoonv vound.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-12
To Prevent pss'lIsncs.

tive estimate of the dead is not less than
5000 souls.
The sun., 1900-04-06

are gong TO verify the prisoners state
ment. The commitment charges the pils-
oner with an attempt at asSassination.
Sipido's parents We're deeply moved at
the act Of their son. His mother en-
claimed: What disgrace for us, who
have always worked hard and have sac
rificed so much to bring up our children.
We have nine, the youngest barely z
wears old. We have sent them to school
and given them n good education. 1t is
impossible Some one must have as
sumed his name. lie never had reyoiv-
er in his hand and had no money to buy
one"
His father said: sit is impossible.
gave him francs on Sunday for week S
work because he had worked we'll II
he has done this, he deserves to be gull
lotined. / wish to see all my children
dead if they are to do such things"
1t is believed that this event will hasten
the return to Brussels of King Leopold,
who is now at Wiesbaden.
DR.. IIeyds, diplomatic agent OF the
Transvaal, has telegraphed to the Prince
of Wales congratulating him on his
escape from assassination, and the
members of the Transvaal legation here
called at the British legation and sub
scribed their names in the visitors bool
after hearing of the attempt on th'
| princes life.
The sun., 1900-04-06
The Gaynor Case.

Washington, April 5.-Thc action of
Judge Brown of the United States dis
trict court at New York in refusing q
warrant for the removal Of Contractors
B. D. Greene and j. f., IL. Ii. and w.
L. Gaynor, indicted in Savannah in con
nection with the frauds alleged to have
been perpetrated by Captain Carter, was
great surprise to the officials of the de-
partment of justice. Attorney General
Griggs spoke of the decision as unwar.
ranted by the law or the facts and said
that under it violators of the laws of the
United States could escape punishment
except by chance they were apprehended
in the district where the offense was com
mitted. Solicitor General Richards char
acterized the decision as outrageous.
The sun., 1900-04-06
OF WALES.
Said That lie Was a Tool In Hands OF
an Unknown.
DETAILS OF THE SHOOTING.
DR.. Leyds TeIegraphs Consratnia-
lions to Albert Edward on His Es-
cape, and Trnnsvnai officials
Visit British Legation.

Brussels, April 5.-The attempt Of Jean
Baptiste Sipido the 16-year-old appren-
tice. to assassinate the Prince of Wales
is still the sole topic of conversation here.
Everywhere regret and deep indignation
are manifested and satisfaction is e4-
pressed at the failure of the attempt.
Sipido is said to have declared after ms
arrest that he committed the deed be-
cause he was an anarchist, and 1t is sald
that he did not allude to South Africa.
1t was at first said that he was ineited
to shoot the prince by the harangues OF
Socialist orators at a pro-Boer mass meet
ing.
The Patriote says: Investigation
proves premeditation. The interrogation
of the prisoner lasted four hours, ana II
shows that he was instigated by an un-
known person, who persuaded hlm TO buy
pistol on Sunday in the old market for
3 francs. Accompanied by this person.
| Sipido went on Tuesday to meeting IN
the Flemish theater and then to the Mai
son du Peuple, where they had drinks.
| Then they went to a wineshop, where
| Sipido wrote letter saying he had OBJ
| tained employment. He then went to the
railway station and asked the hour of the
arrival of the train. Later he entered q
| neighboring cafe and loaded his revolver
in the lavatory. Sipido refused to give
the name of his companion, who, he said
was a young man some years older thaI
himself. After Sipido was locked up, tht
magistrates went to the house of his par
ents."
According to the Etoile Beige, Sipidt
explained his motive as follows: For
long time / have thought that the ambl
, tious men who are unchalning war sacri
fee so many human lives that they dc
serve to be punished. These men shoul'
suffer the penalty Of retaliation. Whei
learned by the papers that the prime
! was going to pass through Brussels, I'M
mediately resolved to BECOME the avenge
of humanity and to kill this ASSASSIN
On Sunday l went to the old market an
bought a secondhand revolver and cal
! tridges. had then made up my mind I
: carry out my project. regret that
: have not accomplished it as desired
Another May BE Involved.
i. The magistrates, struck by the inc
n herency of the story, are convinced TIM
J. Sipido does not tell the whole truth an
n wishes to save some one.
l. Sipido passed the afternoon in u
: chamber of representatives. When
went to the station, he asked the fir
person he met where the prince wa
IN The person answered. THAT gentiem'
u with the hat on" At the same insta
=, the prince took a seat servant hand
IL him a cup of tea. Sipido waited until
servant departed and then rushed iowa
tho nrince's carriage. The maGistrar
The sun., 1900-04-06
MAKING READY FOR WAR.
Ominous News Regarding the Jap
Russian Situation.

ominous News Regarding the Jap
RussiHn Situation.
New York, April "a dispatch from
Shanghai says that the ominous prepara-
tions of the Russian ana Japanese war
departments continue. The Russians
are making strenuous efforts to hll Porr
Arthur with grain even at war panic
prices and are importing quantitles OF
wheat from north China. Japan mas
called out her naval reserves for service
during the approaching maneuvers, when
the entire japanese fleet will be engaged.
According to advices by the Centrah
Pacific railroads steamship Empress,
lust arrived at Victoria, b. O., from the
orient, there is no longer attempt in Ja-
nan to conceal the regretted imminence
of war with Russia now that prepara-
tion for the struggle on both sides ad-
vances Russia has practically assumed
control of Korea by methods peculiarly
| Russian. She is now hurrying her troops
| and warships to the scene of future ac-
| tion. and when the long threatening
J cloud does burst it will find her well pre-
| pared. Japan's statesmen realize with
reluctance the inevitable. They say that
and the conservative press OF Japan
| echoes the sentiment-there seems no re-
course but war. although Japan must not
strike the first blow.
Meanwhile capital has taken alarm,
and the money market is more disturbed
by far than when the nation was on the
eve Of hostilities with the once mighty
China. Financiers demand higher and
higher interest. From the treaty ports
and even Hongkong, foreigners are leav-
ing by scores and hundreds, determined
not to be caught in the midst of the nor
rors of war. Japan, as one of her states
men expresses it, is compelled to wait
with magnificent patience the working
out of the plot and intrigue of her enc
mics" :,
Speculation as to when Russia VIII
strike the first blow is the absorbing
: topic of conversation. 1t was rumored
on March "a that a Russian warship
while cruising near Mok Kaito, had dls
charged a torpedo near the side Of 2
Japanese warship, the latter drawing ofi
$ and returning the fire. The extreme ten
5 sion Of feeling in the orient is shown by
4 the fact that the improbability of sucf
{ an occurrence did not appeal to any on'
c for a time, and it was only after thor
n ough investigation that the people of ia
: pan could be assured that the storm hat
!. not already broken.
The sun., 1900-04-06
colonel LemngwelI Dead.

New Haven, April 5.-CoIonel Douglas
Leffingwell is dead at his home i'll tins
city, aged a years. He was born IN
Ellsworth, o. In 1852 he went to Cleve-
land to practice law. He organized the
first company that went to the front IN
1861 from Clayton county. At the bat
tie Of Shiloh he was severely wounded.
He was subsequently elected mayor of
tho citv of McGregor, o., and represent
cd his district in the state legislature.
He was at one time prominent i'll New
York city and was the Republican candi-
date against Tweed's man Connolly fol
county clerk.
The sun., 1900-04-06

a wear later he was appointed general OF
division and was put at the head OF an
army corps to operate against the Ser
VANS at Widdin. He defeated the enc
my in many contests and was promoted
to the rank of muschir, remaining for
some time in command at Widdin.
When the Russian army crossed the
Danube near Sistova in July, 1879, Os
man inflicted a defeat upon them in the
neighborhood Of Plevna and then settled
down to defend that position behind Sc
ries of formidable Notifications. The
Russians tried to drive him out on many
occasions, but were beaten back repeat.
.edly, with the loss of many thousands OF
men, and they finally resolved to starye
him into submission. When his troops
began to feel the effects Of famine, Us
man made gallant and desperate effor'
to cut his way out, but, being wounded
] was compelled in the end to yield to su
| perior numbers and to surrender himsei
and his army.
After the restoration of peace Osman
upon whom the title of ghazee mad beel
conferred, was summoned to Constantine
ple and intrusted with the reorganization
of the Turkish army. He served mum
ber of terms in different Turkish minis
tries as minister of war.
The sun., 1900-04-06
DEATH OF osNAN PAsHA.
The Turkish Hero OF PIevna Expires
at COnstantinOple.

Constantinoplc, April 5. ~ Ghazee Os-
man Pasha, the hero of Plevna, is dead
although the recent improvement IN ms
condition led to hopes of his recovery.
Osmnn Pasha was born in Asia Minor
some time between 1880 and 1885, the
exact date being uncertain. lie entered
the military academy in Constantinople
in 1850 and received commission IN the
cavalry four years later.
He served under Omer Pasha IN syria
and in 1867 was sent to Crete, where he
distinguished himself at the taking OF
fortified convent and was promoted to be
lieutenant colonel. He next saw service
in the field under Redif Pasha in Yemen
where he became brigadier general, ane
The sun., 1900-04-06
Grand TrunIs Railway Affairs.

London, April Sat the meeting Of
the shareholders of the Grand Trunk
Railroad of Canada the report Of the
president, Sir Charles Rivers Wilson,
was adopted. He said, in the course Of
a long speech, that he believed the re-
organization of the Chicago Grand Trunk
would be carried out, though one-third Of
the first bondholders still dissented.
There was no indication, the president
added, of better freight rates, such pow
crful interests as those of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad and the Vanderbilts be
ing unable to maintain the tariff.
The sun., 1900-04-06
The New. From Kentucky.

Louisville, April Ex-Governor Taylor
spent the day in this city in consultation
with personal and political friends.
Among them was Adjutant General Col
lier, who came down from FRANKFORT 10
meet the governor. General Collier re-
iterated the statement that Governor
Taylor will carry his case to the United
states sunre,ne court. 1t is expected the
court of appeals will render its decision
! ii the governorship case Monday.
The sun., 1900-04-06
Questions Of Importance for
immediate Consideration.

- ;se man who sad ssEernal vigilance is the price
,f ihertv.n Local conditions emphasize TINS uu'n. A 80
~ been slowly emerging from the grasp OF an oolous
and has now arrived place and conditlon Oh ci
srarortance as to the The question at issue 10 ~
u 40 immediate realization of hope that has Tor SO long N
pired continuous efforts political reorm-to just a~
eaual rights all the people, or shall tne oppi'u'
be lost and the frutless fight be resumed
xaiA6cultes designed be nsurmountabe Inc heA o
ature that is controlled by Democrats Will unaeaNe " P
feultes in the way political REFORM lhls can ony y r
rted bv the vigorous cooperation Of all the opponents o
cratic msrule. 80
~ + end-to formulate establish basis OF unlpy' anu
xoorous eao-te following questions are proposeo
F# l. Are you Republican?
> DO YOU believe that the majority OF the
Renrbcan voters shall control the policy
# of the party?
Do Won favor the undivided support OF
+ all the nominations which shall be made by
the majority Of the Republican voters OF the
State?
A. Do you favor the pledgips u all Ke-
publican nominees for any legslatlVe
Office @ abide by the action OF the Repuoi-
can caucus
If vour answer questions affirmative one ane
Won are willing join like mind in vigorous enoft "
enub;can success upon the lines here laid down. you are w
a;a1v and earnestly invited visit Union Republican feau
at Fifth Shpley streets third foor and sign h
,book Of the Union Republican organization OF New east
conrtv BY order
al Committee Organization
2 oNilmington, March 23 1900
The sun., 1900-04-06
MIR. bryan In Portland.

Portland, Or, April 5.-W. }. Bryan
addressed an audience of 6,000 people in
This city. Mr.. Bryan was in better voice
than he has been for some days, and he
smoke for over two hours, devoting most
Of his time to money, trusts and inn
perialism. He spoke briefly on the war
In South Africa, and his remarks on this
subject ELECTED tremendous applause.
The sun., 1900-04-06

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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-10-11

MIR. A. j. NUNEMAKER will call
upon you if h- possibly can during
this campainn and if you are not
formerly acquainted with him we
now introduce him to you as one
of the most pleasant gentlemen in
Hooking county. Every body that
knows Andy Nunemaker is glad
to recommend him as a genial,
whole. souIed, pleasant and sch olar-
ly gentleman. Andy is a poor boy
and don't expect to go buying and
bargaining through the country to
get votes. He will go on his mer.
its and efficiency. He is a young
man struggling to make start in
the world. He is an orphan boy
and has tugged and worked, and
gotten along thus far through life
without tarnish on his good
name, and with strength of mind
and body. He is our candidate for
County Treasurer. He Is asking
no sympathy. nor spelling no spell
binders. He wants the Office be-
cause he needs it, and is the nOm-
inee of his party. He is capable
of filling the position and asks the
people in good faith and open face
to vote for him.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-10-11

our OLD friend W. y. Tucker,
fiddle and all, has been infirmary
director for three years, and al
though he Is very busy running
his mill and factory at Rockbridge
he has given time enough to his
office to fill 1t well, He is always
on hands when there is money to
be saved for the county and with
the assistance of the other two
good members, he saves II. His
record is clean and he deserves To
he reinstated. There has been
some kick on Infirmary Director
Tucker but IT comes from people
that could not sting him. The old
cuss is too smart for some Of them
and they are mad about II, but the
great majority of the voters o
Hooking county will come up and
support w. s. Tucker for re-elect
ion because he has done right.