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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-13
The Gossip.
!: PRIZE LETTER CONTEST.
IT'S RELISH CANNOT BE DULLED,
Editor Providence News:

Editor Providence News:
Dear Sir-An ambition with Excelsior
as a motto, and determination to reach
it, are, the ground qualities by which the
News has invited its way into the homes
of its three-fold increased patrons.
In its self-pleasing task u gives to the
public editorials that do not swing. but
come from the shoulder. and are without
any attempt at straddling. 1t presents
readable articles. such as are the inter-
estlng and timely writings of Macon"
Makes its subscribers feel mutuality
unknown In any other paper within miles.
Prints the news. Is interested I'm the
moral welfare OF the city and state. In
all. 1t Is a paper that when once gotten
hold of ones relish for IL cannot be
dulled, as IL is a fruit whose palatable
wholesomeness Is far above anything I'm
the newspaper line In Little Rhody"
A YOUNG ADMIRER.
Providence, Aug. 12 1900.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-13

An amusing incident attracted my at
evening. was seated on the piazza OF
the Casino dallying with a plate OF ice
cream, while at the adjoining table a
young man and an attractive maiden had
just taken seats. The waiter suggested
that he had some very nice peach ice
cream, and the young man said TO his
best girl: do take peach" She ac-
quesced, and after the frozen sweetness
had been brought she asked her escort
why he was so anxious that she should
take peach. Because he replied, 1T
matches your lovely complexion Then
got up and strolled over toward the
Band stand.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-13

roh, !. McNarv has written the new
,a,ce to hc presented ~ tho l<law S Er-
lanrer comedy Company, headed by the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-13
THEATRICAL NOTES.

The regular season at the Westminster
Theatre will open Monday, August 10Th,
when the over the Fence Burlesquers"
will appear, under the direction of Dick
Little.
week or so ago Frank Mckee was
robbed of a gold watch and 1923 by bath
house attendant, at one OF the beaches
near New York The next day he met
Peter r. Daley, who will star I'm his pro-
duction of "Hodge, Podge 3, Co" Daley
rushed up TO him with a counterfeit look
OF despair and said: II read OF your mis-
fortune I suppose we will not go out,
now the bank role is gone" Daley told
friend that McKees III luck would cause
them to adopt a new system next season.
They would play week stands in banks
only. and would thereby be assured of
plenty Of money.
Mr.. George S. Melcher, chief engineer
of Keith's Theatre, Boston, sailed on Sat-
urday for London, to investigate the situ-
alton at the Princess theatre. London. re-
Gently purchased by Mr.. Keith, and to
supervise the plans for the reconstruc-
tion OF that house Mr.. Melcher has long
had charge OF the big electric plant. and
the general machinery OF the Boston
house, which Is the finest in the world,
~
Is also an expert building engineer. and
was closely associated with General Man
ager Edward T.. Albee In the architect
ural construction OF the Boston play
house, and during the past year he has
virtually reconstructed the adjoining BIZ
jou theatre. now an adjunct of the main
theatre Mr.. Keith sends Mr. Melcher
abroad partly for recreation, with his
usual generous recognition OF faithful
service. as well as to study out the best
means of rebuilding the Princess as a
continuous vaudeville theatre. This un-
dertaking, together with the erection of
the new million-dollar Keith theatre in
Philadelphia. will also make serious de-
mands upon the time OF General Manager
Albee, who will. of course have the d-
rect personal supervision of both enter
prises during the year 10 come but his
interests I'm Providence will continue To re-
ceive that close personal oversight which.
with the cooperation Of Manager Loven-
berg ensures the maintenance OF the high
artistic standard OF the past.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-13

The veteran actor. G. Leslie Allen, has
been engaged for the role of Don Antonio
Perez, supporting his daughter. Miss
Viola. Allen. I'm her new play. I'm the
Palace OF the King" other recent en-
gagements for this company include
Frank Gheen. Eugene Sweetland. Frank
Boxey. Caroline Cooke. Helen Ford Sue
Van Duser, Jessie Bradford and Isabelle
Parker These with Charles Kent. Robt.
r. Haines. William Norris, Clarence
Handysides. Marcia Van Dresser and Ger
trude Norman, already announced. will
form one OF the strongest organizations
OF the season.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-13

dropped into Infantry hall yesterday
afternoon, and was struck with the
wrapt attention that was paid to the
several speakers by the immense au-
dience OF Italians assembled there. 1t
was very evident that the love and re-
spect held by these people for the late
ruler of their country was no mere out
side show, but was deep seated senti-
ment of reverence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-13
ON THE STREET.

II finally looks as II the trolley line
from the Pawtuxet Valley TO Rocky Point.
via Apponaug. Buttonwoods and Oakland
Beach, would be started on Wednesday
next. i am told that the people along
the route. and particularly the summer
colony at Buttonwoods. are preparing to
celebrate the passage OF the first car.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-13

met Fred III. Perkins, president Of the
State Fair association yesterday. and we
talked about the general disappointment
owing to the fact that there would he
no state fair this year. 81 know it," said
Mr. Perkins, but next year we will COM
mence quite early to take certain steps
which hope will result in bringing about
a better fair than ever"
Col Isaac H. Goff and his associates OF
the Driving association, have evidently
abandoned the idea of speedway on the
Eleanor Field lot at Roger Williams
Park, and / understand that next month
the matter will be doomed with renewed
vigor. Mr.. Hagars the treasurer OF the
association. said: 1T is very plain that
popular sentiment is with us, and as the
amount we ask is very small there seems
to be no reason why it should not be
granted.
The CossiD
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-13

Manager Lovenberg OF Keith's has
been back at his desk for fortnight;
and, In addition to the large force OF spe-
ciaI artists and electricians employed dur
ing the past month, scenic artists and
stage carpenters are busy in preparation
for the opening of the season. Monday,
Aug %. Many improvements in the pa
atial playhouse, calculated to contribute
TO the convenience and comfort of pa
irons, will be noted; and series OF
vaudeville bills Is promised which IL is
sented here.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-13

He might.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-02-23
MOLINEUX SENTENCED TO Die.
Condemned Man VehementIy De-
nOunceS District Attorney and
the "JeIIow" Journals.

At New York, Friday, Roland B.
Molineux was sentenced to die in Sing
Sing prison during the week of March
&c for the murder of Mrs. Katherine
J. Adams. He made a statement as
serting that he had not been fairly
convicted, and that yellow jourAl-
ism" had Put a price on his head.
After denouncing the newspapers
and making quite an extended argu-
ment in his own behalf, the defendant
paused, either to regain his cOmpOsure
or to control his temper, and went on
speaking with remarkable clearness
and angry vehemence.
81 denounce and despise," he said.
''the act of the district attorney in at
tempting to villify the reputation of
the pure and lovely woman who bears
my name. 1t was the act of O black
guard and q villainous lie.
Now, your honor Ito the recorder),
am prepared for sentence. 1 am not
afraid"
Recorder Goff, in pronouncing sent
ence, reminded the defendant that his
counsel had already presented all the
facts to the jury aud that the court had
but the one duty to perform.
General Holineux was asked about
the fund which it was proposed for
him to defray expenses he had been
under by the trial, and he said, when
inquiry was made regarding his ac-
ceptance:
Absolutely aud under no circum-
stances would I accept such thing.
The attorneys for Molineux have
filed an appeal, and the appeal will
stay the execution of the sentence in
definitely. Molinex will, however, be
taken to Sing Sing prison.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-02-23
To Shorten School Terms.

The insdequacy of the funds and
the large Indebtedness Of the Duval
county schools caused the board of
education to announce few days ago
that the terms of the different schools
would be shortened one or two months
this spring. The total Indebtedness
amounts to about $34, 900. The Jack
sonville schools will be affected by
the school boards decision. One
month Of the term will be discontin-
ned.
1t is a we'll known fact that the
school houses In Jacksonville are the
most inadequate institutions in any
city in the land, and there is no effort
on foot to build suitable buildings.
Professor Glenn, superintendent OF
the schools. has just suggested that
the schools be stopped till suitable
buildings and necessary facilities shall
be provided. He says the plan was
adopted in New York city when a sim
lar state of affairs existed, and he be-
lieves it will have to be followed by
Jacksonville.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-02-23
TRUCE IN KENTUCKY,

Effort VIII Be Made To Consolidate Cases
OF Contest.
A Frankfort special says: The agree
ment to postpone the Taylor -Beckham
suit operates as a temporary truce in
the legal battle over the state Offices,
and it is not probable that there will
be any decisive changes in the situa-
ton till then, unless the return of the
Democratic legislature to Frankfort
adds some unexpected feature.
A part OF the attorneys on both
sides held q meeting Friday afternoon
and discussed several plans for consol-
idating the various Injunction cases in
order to avoid . clash between the
different state courts in which they are
pending, but q final understanding
vas not reached.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-02-23
WON'T PAY CLAIMS.
Government Takes No Responsibility For
DePredatIOns of Soldiers.

Government Takes No Responsibility For
DepredatIons of Soldiers.
A Washington dispatch says: The
house committee on war claims has
reported adversely the bill for the
relief OF Eugene A. Stone, Of Green
Vile, S. G. This bill asked for an
appropriation of Sc, 992. so for damages
to property by United States troops
during the war with Spain. Thereport
is of wide Importance to the south as
it defines the position of tho committee
with regard to the claim bills, hum
dreds of which have been introduced
this session from all states where troops
were modified and encamped.
Several of them have been offered
from Georgia, the larger number
coming from around Chickamauga,
Athens, Americas, Albany and Saynn-
nah. The report says:
THE idea that the Federal govern
ment is liable or ought in any view to
pay for the depredstions committed by
soldiers is not entitled to serious con-
sideration. The whole claim is for
depredations committed by soldiers
during the war with Spain. The COM
mittee reports adversely and recon-
mends the bill to lie upon the table.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-02-23
Florida State News.
State ComptroIIer's Report.

The report of Hon. VIM. 81. Rey-
nolds, state comptroller, for 1899 has
been completed by the printer. From
the statistical tables the following in
teresting data is cleaned:
Number Of acres returned for taxa
ton, 25,975. $40; acres improved and
cultivated. 1,066, 246; valuation Except
town lotsl. including improvements,
S34, 348. 468; valuation OF town lots and
improvements, 81, s2S, 500, on which
taxes were levied as follows:
State taxes, 1895, O36. 80; county
taxes, $673, 745.45; school sub-district
taxes, $26, 853. 40.
Number of horses, asses and mules,
SO, 900; neat and stock cattle, 478, TOT;
sheep and goats. 1O8.668; hogs and
dogs, 2O7. 523. Full cash value of all
animals, 81, $40, 472; value of all other
personal property, $40, 695, 1888; state
taxes thereon, 81, 433. 81; county taxes
S239, 500. SO; school sub-district taxes,
81, O71.68.
Total value of real estate, $50, Ill.,
1877; personal property, $15, 338, 355;
railroads and rolling stock, $685.
I25. "a; telegraph lines, 1882, 1856. Is;
aggregate value of all property re-
turned for ia Ration, 500, 527, 353.79.
Total state taxes levied, S515, 036. =
IL; state licenses, SI44, 958. 48; county
taxes, 81, 126, SOB. 80; school subdist-
riot taxes, S43, 52O.39. Aggregate Of
all taxes levied, 81, $50, 0l8.77.
The report shows that on December
81 there were on the state pension
rolls $40 names, of which 189 were
widows of deceased Confederate sol
diers.
OF these pensioners 81 are from
Georgia, from Louisiana, 2 from
North Carolina, Il from South Caro-
lima, 33 from Alabama, from Missis-
sippi and Q from Tennessee, leaving
402 as FlOridians.
The widows on the pension roll are
credited to states as follows: Georgia,
90; North Carolina, 6; South Carolina,
/ 4; Alabama, 10; Tennessee, /; Missis'
sippi, 1, and Florida, 1872
Florida pays her pensioners more
per capita than any other southern
state.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-02-23
BOER ARMY SCATTERED.

Roberts Captures Enemy's Lager and
Some Supplies.
The London Office makes public the
following dispatch from Field Marshall
Lord Roberts:
"JACoBsDAI. February 16-The fol-
lowing from General French was re-
ceived this morning:
81 have completely dispersed the
enemy from the southern side of Kim
berry, from Ale1andersfontein to Oil
pbantsfoutein, and am now going to
occupy their ground. Have captured
the enemy laager's and supplies of
ammunition. Casualties about twenty
of all ranks wounded.
Kimberly cheerful and We ii. "
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-02-23
DUAL LEGISLATURES
Are Trying to Do Business in
Kentucky's State House.
THE DEMOCRATS STEAL A MARCH
Marshall and Carter Occupy Chair To-
entertainments Again Declare
GOebel Governor.

A Frankfort special says: The
Democrats had session Of the senate
at 9 o'clock Monday morning. Presi-
dent Pro TEN. Carter presiding, and
adjourned to meet again at 1880
o'clock.
The Republicans adjourned Satur-
day to meet at IL o'clock and the
Democrats adopted this move to get
possession of the cham Der first. The
senate convened at 10 o'clock, both
Carter and Marshall presiding.
The Republicans, recognizing Mar
shall, adjourned after prayer, and led
by Lieutenant Governor Marshall, the
Republican senators left the hall.
The Democratic senators, recogniz-
ing President Pro Tenn. Carter, paid
no attention to the Republican pro-
ceedings and continued in session.
The Democratic senate then adopted
a motion by Senator Allen, of Licking
ton, to ratify and re-Rfirm the former
action of the senate by which GOebel
was declared governor. This prevailed
on viva = q vote, nobody making
demand yeas and noes.
Senate -riplett, anti Goebel Dem
ocrst vo''& with the Democrats for
the purr of making q quorum. The
Democra y senators adjourned after
adoptir ne Allen resolution.
The J. 7se convened atnoOn. Speak
er TrimiIio presiding. Mr.. Hickman,
Democrs,. deranded a roll call to as
certain t.,e presence Of a quorum. The
Republicans did not answer to their
names an,i onIJ ';fty-three of the sixty
Democrats welc present. The contest
matter was not taken up.
sRryLF> a. NOT IN SIGHT
The impression that the contest
over the gov 'nOrship will not He end
ed till It is fought to a fnisi. n the
courts is not lessened by the action
taken ~ The Democratic sen .ors in
their session frrday ratifyin, their
former action by which Senator Guebel
was declared governor.
The Republicans who spo-e for
Governor Taylor said that be would
not recognize ss legal the proceedings
taken and which it is anticipated, will
be duplicated in the house, but has
told them that 40 looks upon these
proceedings as Illegal and will not
quit the fight until the whole matter
is passed upon in the courts of last re-
sort.
His position is that the former pro-
ceedings being void, the ratification
gives them no legal vitality; that
the lega! presiding officer, Lieu
tenant Governor Marshall, had de-
clared the session adjourned whom
the vote il question was taken, and
that the vote should have been taken
by yeas and nays, as in the case Of
bill or Joint resolution.
Negotiations to settle the conflict
between Lieutenant Governor Mar
shall and Senator Carter over the
chair in the senate went on again Mon
day afternoon, but no agreement has
been reached so far. There was talk
among the Democratic senators Mon
day night of voting on the ratification
resolutions Tuesday in the senate by
yeas and navs. Those resolutions
Monday received the support OF
twenty-one senators, two more than q
| OuOruDo
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-02-23
New Road For Tampa.

The directors of the South Georgia
Railway Company have been granted
an amendment to their charter by Sec
rotary of State Phil Cook, authorizing
an extension of the line from Triton,
southern terminus, through Brooks
county to the Florida line. 1t is the
announced intention of the South
Georgia Railway Company to build q
line from Triton, Ga, down the FlOri-
da peninsula to Tampa, competing at
that point with the Plant System for
the extensive trade of the north.
The application of the company to
build through Florida has already
been made to the authorities of this
state and the directors announce their
intention Of carrying forward the work
Of construction without delay.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-02-23
Senator TaIinferro Talk.

The following is from The New York
Herald:
Senator Taliaferro, Of Florida, pro-
nOunces as msliciOusly false charges
made by J. G.. Holland, published in
a New York newspaper this morning,
alleging that he had entered into col
fusion with Major Ruthers, OF the
army, In connection with 9 meat con-
tract. He gave out this statement to-
night:
81 state positively that 1 have
never had a business transaction with
Major Ruthers; never met him in
company with G. B. Rogers. or any
one esse, to discuss business any
where; never purchased or discussed
the purchase of meat or profits thereon
with Major Ruthers, either singly or
with others; never heard OF the alleged
shipment of meat to Kingston, Jamai-
CO, or other West Indian ports until ]
saw Hollands statement, and, there
fore, pronounce the statement it's
sue of malicious falsehOods from be-
ginning to end.
The motive Of the Holland state.
ment is inclosed in these few words OF
the published story: Accordingly, ]
came to Washington and sought the
counsel of a we'll known public man. y
This well known public man" has been
twice defeated by the Legislature OF
Florida for the office of senator, and
in his disappointment and chagrin he
seeks now to injure me through the
publication of false and malicious
charges
"San Francisco, Cal, Tuesday,
Concerning the charges made by J. G..
Holland, government detective, that
he illegally disposed of 500, 900 worth
Of army bacon while he was stationed
at Jacksonville, Fla, Major G. w
Ruthers said today:
The charges are wholly false.
do not know their purpose, unless il
is political move to involve Senator
TeliaferrO in O transaction with which
he was not connected.
Il did not arrive in Jacksonville
until month after the disposal of the
meat. These charges were presented
to the war department some time ago
and were ignored"
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-02-23
~RRITISH AIDED SPAIN"

Such IL tho Declaration Made BY Pre-
1Ier SiIycls at Madrid.
A special dispatch received in Lon
don from Madrid says that Premier
Silvela has declared IN the senate that
previous to the war with the United
States the British government con-
scented to let Spain have $500 shells
which were being manufactured for
her at the Ma1ims factory at Pia-
centa.
The statement has created the
greatest surprise and is the talk OF
official circles. Such a statement COM
ing from the premier Of Spain is cal
culated to produce unfriendly feelings
were it not denied on every hand.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-02-23
PLUMBERS ON STRIKE.

They Demand Wage Scale and = Shorter
Work Day.
The plumbers and gas filters of Sa,
vaunah, Ga, are on . strike. They
want both shorter hours and increased
wages. They have demanded a nine,
hour day every day but Saturday
which they want fixed at eight hours
for a days work. They want the scale
Of wages fixed at $3.50, 81 and 80
day, according to experience.
The employing plumbers assert tina,
the strike will not materially AFFECT
them and declare, il necessary, they
can get out their tools and go to WORK
themselves.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-02-23
BOERS BEGIN THE RETREAT
General French Enters the BeIeaguered Town
of Kimberley With Slight Opposition.

OF his force, enabled him, in spite OF
the difficulties of water transportation,
to thoroughly outwit and surprise the
Beers. The British casualties were
slight"
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-02-23
MISSING CASHIER RETURNS.
WarueII Deci..'s His Mind Was Ia -
Blank Condition.

Dunk
Walter l.. Warnell, cashier of tic
Bank of Ade,. Ga, who mysteriously
disappeared fsJm that place January
18th under circumstances which led
to the belief that he had wandered off
in q spell of temporary mental aberra-
ton, arrived in Atlanta Sunday morn
ing.
The story he tells is altogether re-
msrkable one. He says that from me
time be stepped on board the train
which carried him from Abel on the
morning OF January 11th until Two
weeks ago, when he woke ~ sick in
boarding house in LOuisv -, mis-
mind was a blank, and he remembers
absolutely nothing of what he did dur
ing that interval of time.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-02-23

The Tallahassee city council has
awarded contracts to Atlanta, GA. firms
for electric lighting plant under
municipal ownership. The General
Electric Company of Atlanta got the
contract for the machinery, and Moore
& McCreary of Atlanta got the con-
tract for construction Of plant.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-02-23

Nothing particularly new has rs yet
come to light N the Roberts murder
case. in which the entire family of
three persons was eItermiGsted by
some foul assassin, although the off,
Gals are working diligently on the
case. Several clues have been found
and followed out, but amounted to
nothing.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-02-23

The Florida Colonial Danes met in
Jacksonville the past week and elected
officers for the Florida association. or
the twelve members belonging to the
Florida division seven were present,
besides several belonging to the assO-
citation in other states. In the choice
of officers all the former board were
reelected. Another meeting will be
held at Tallahassee in March, the date
to be announced later.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-02-23

Letters patent have been issued for
the incorporation of the Jacksonville
Towing and Wrecking Company, With
a capital of S75, 900, to conduct a gen.
eral towing, wrecking aud Transports
ton business, owning and operating
vessels Of various kinds. The incor-
porators are Napoleon P. Broward,
Alex NJ. Douglass, Montcalm Broward,
J. NJ. Bars, A. ID. Stevens, Harry
Fozzard, A. R. Merrill and J. E. Mer-
rill.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-02-23

Admiral George Dewey and wife will
visit Palm Beach, where they will be
the guests of the Hotel Royal Poinci-
anna for about two weeks. The Jack
soovilIe board of trade will invite the
admiral to Jacksonville, and q splen-
did reception will be given the hero of
Manila bay.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-02-23

Harry Vsrdon, golf champion OF
England, won for himself the title Of
champion of the world by defeating
William Smith, the American cham
pion, at St. Augustine the past week,
by two up and one TO play in the thirty
six hole match.