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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-12-13
POSTOFFiCE REPORT.
Revenues of the Department Exceed
41OO,OOO.O 900.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.-Postmas-
ter General Charles Emory Smith in his
annual report made public last night, be-
sides discussing domestic and insular
operations in the last fiscal year, devOtes
particular attention to the abuses of the
second class mail matter privileges and
extension of rural free delivery He
makes the following recommendations
for legislation: Compulsory separation
by publishers Of second class mail mat
ter. amendment Of the interstate COM
mercc law to prohibit telegraph and ex-
press companies or their employees from
aiding or abetting in the green goods or
lottery swindles or any other wrongful
scheme carried OH jointly by mail and
common carriers, punishment Of persons
who forcibly attempt to enter mail cars
or who assault railway mail clerk
while on duty, authority for postoffice in
spectors to take out search warrants
whenever necessary. an appropriation for
constructing inspectors lookouts in post
Offices wherever the postmaster general
deems them necessary.
The financial operations of the depart
ment for the last fiscal year are shown
briefly in the following statement of rev.
enues and expenditures: Ordinary postal
revenue, 800. 500, ,433.44 receipts from
money order business, Sl,455, 1885: to-
tai receipts from all sources, $102, ,354,-
579.29; total expenditures for the year,
S1O7, 4O,261.99: excess of expenditures
over receipts, 81, 1885. .6SS.I0.
From this statement it will be observed
that the revenues have now passed the
hundred million mark; also that while
the expenditures were over $4,000, 900
greater than for the previous fiscal year
the deficit for the year 1S99-1900 was but
S5.3S5 .6SS. being 81 ,22j, ,0SS less than
that of the previous year.
Several pages of the report are devoted
to rural free delivery.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-12-13

any one could ascertain for himself by
reading President Buchanan's views up
ON the subject when he was minister to
England The declaration then made
showed plainly. he said. that England
had attempted To extend her rights be
yond the Immediate vicinity of the canal.
During the day speeches were made by
Senators Money. Stewart. Frye and 9TH
ers. Senator Stewart announced that he
was for the treaty without amendment
and Senator Money that he was against
the treaty in any form. He wanted the
canal built as much as any senator could.
he snid. but he considered the pending
telligcncc of the American people. He
had no doubt that if proper diplomatic
efforts should be made it would be possi
bic to secure the complete abrogation of
the Clayton Bulwer treaty, and that was
what he wanted.
The first of the great supply bills the
Legislative. executive and judicial appro-
priation bill. was passed hy the house in
record time. The bill carries $24 496.-
Hos and has 13l pages. but there was
less than ten minutes debate upon it.
Mr.. Bingham of Pennsylvania. who was
in charge of the measure. rendered his
thanks To the house for the confidence
shown in the appropriations committee.
Ii required about three hours for the
clerk To read the bill. No other business
was transacted
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-12-13
Number 80
HOSTILITIES WANING
Important Captures, but Little
Fighting, In the Philippines.
INSURGENTS GENERALLY RETIRING.
Americans Prevented From Landing
Near Pandan-Large Quantity of
Arms, with Printing and Signal
Outnts. Seized In Mountains,

MANILA, Dec. 10.-While the cap
lures Of supplies and the occupation of
new points are quite numerous those in
volving actual fighting are comparatively
few. Apparently the insurgents are fall
ing back at all contested points, sacrific-
ing their possessions in most cases and
satisfied to save themselves.
"A detachment of the Forty-seventh
United States volunteer infantry from
the island of Catanduanes. off the south
east coast of LuZon, relinquished al at
tempt to land near Pandan On anchor
ing the Americans were fired upon by 10
rifemen, and after short engagement
they cut the anchor chain and sailed for
Catanduanes with two killed and two
wounded. The names have not yet been
received here.
Captain Richard r. Ellis of the Thirty
third volunteer Infantry captured in the
mountains near Rarbar large quantity
of krag, Mauser and Remington ammu
milton. together with signal outfit,
printing press and other equipment. All
of this was destroyed.
Thirty rifles and several hundred car
tridges were secured at Victoria.
A detachment of the Fourth infantry
captured Majo Carton and three officers
OF lower rank in the town OF Pasay
Another detachment destroyed General
Uguad's camp. The enemy had fled. but
the Americans subsequently rounded up
70 insurgents.
General Macarthur has approved the
death sentences passed upon several ad
ditional persons convicted of murder ar
son and pillage. In IL few other in
stances he has commuted death sentences
to Imprisonment
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-12-13

A full line of bed comfOrtables at
HOlcOmb 4 Lauer's.
Good comfortables cheap at Hol-
comb 4 Lauer's.
Special bargains. in hats at J.W Bucks
Dold's canned meats are unsurpassed
for flavor and are all Government insoect-
ed, for sale at Buschhausen's.
You cannot find a finer Red Alaska
Salmon no matter what the price you pay
l5cts can at Buschhausen
Lake herring and white fish at J.W
Bucks.
Mr.. James McFarlane is agent for
the Celebrated Pitkin Paint and
Specialties. This is the Oldest mix
ed paint mandatory in America
and their goods are guaranteed not
to chalk, crack or peel off when
properly applied and to last longer
than any mixture of Trust Lead and
Oil.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-12-13

ST. PETEtSSI IsG. Dee. 1O.-The
Novo- Nremya. in an article evidently in
spired referring Ia the recent di>pat' Il
from Dr. Morrison in Pekiug Ia the l.nn
don Times saying that all the credit for
securing sofrened terms j. given 10y III"
Chinese IN the Russians. rcniarks: THE
credit for the existing entente really be
longs To America. England begrudg :
President Mckinley his just prestige be
cause he hus cmpha.ized America i,
friendship for Russia The Russ an
Journal regards the alterations which
.Amrrica has procured Ia the peace PIE
liniinarics ~, of the greatest Importance.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-12-13
LOST IN A LAKE GALE.
Crew of Eight Goes Down With
sinking Barge.

CLEVELAND. Dee. 1o.A special to
The Plain Dealer from Erie. Pa. says:
In the midst of one of the most bit
ter gales that ever swept Lake Erie the
iron ore barge Charles Foster. in tow of
the Iron Duke. wenf tn the bottom yes
terday ten miles off Erie and eight per-
sons We're drowned. including Captain
John Bridge of Cleveland.
"The Foster was one of the fleet of
James Corrigan of Cleveland and for
two months has been running from Du-
luth to Erie with iron ore. Her cargo
consisted of l 800 tons OF ore.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-12-13

WASIIINGrON. Dee S.-rhe house
yesterday passed the Grout oleoma
rine bill 10y II vote of 1M Ia .2 Tht
substitute offered by the minority II the
committee on agriculture which imposed
additional restrictions nn the sale of o'eu-
margarine In prevent its fraudulent sale
as butter aud increased the penalties for
violators, WAS defeated 10y n vote ~ lib
to LIS.
Chairman Payne of the ways and
means committee late in the afternoon
submitted the report Of that committee
signed by all the Republican membefs in
favor of the hill reducing the WI rev
eIue taxes about xiO.DuO. .RO.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-12-13
Value of Vanderbilt Estate Fixed.

NEW YORK, Dec. S.-After a long
delay the heirs of the late Cornelius Van
derbilt have agreed la the appraisement
of the estate as made by &. ID. Has
brouck. representing the state comp
troller This appralsement is x52.5to.
900 for the real estate. The figures in
sisted ON by the heirs were SI0.S2i.
S56Ni. but Mr.. IIasbrouck stood firm
and has ut last gained his point. The
transfer tax ON the Vanderbilt estate will
reach x52o.0O0 Already the executors
have paid into the state the sum OF &,Io.
5OJ. which was paid early to get al
vantage of a reduction of ! per cent
Comptroller Coler will get snug sum
from the Vanderbilt estate. Ills fee will
amount tn 5000
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-12-13

mains of Colonel Emerson IL. I.iscun.
one of the heroes Of the light AT rien-tsin
in July last. arrived ~ the Penu>ylva-
uia railroad depot yesterday and were
escorted by n troop of the Fifth cavalry
20 the parish hall of st. Iohu's church.
They We're accompanied from China aud
san Francisco by General James IL. Viii
SON aud by Mrs. Liscum aud her brother.
Colonel l.iseun's remayi> will be- buried
ut Arlington cemetery this afternoon
with full military honors.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-12-13
t.osg ssti Far snail Graft.

MEM YORK. dee Ia Five it'll.
eackleshells of the navy. three of them
Tom Thumbs of war vessels. are Ia tray
ii mere than l3s#n miles Ia the Philip.
pines. The flagship uf this mesquite
ieet will h- the gunb"at Annapolis. and
her consarts will u. ID" gnnboHt Ntcks-
burg. the converted Yacht Fr"lie aud the
ughosts Wompstack aud Piseataaaa.
They az. IL IL. s.Ht ia RESPONSE {" tlis
f-q,s'si at i,ear Admiral iisns, f"r small
ress.l- &" ,io patrol dHts la the fh.iip.
piu.s
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-12-13

ALBANY. ber. : The Ncw yara
State Hospital f,f ih. ,'srr ri crippled
ani pefurmed t'hil.lt.u. established hy
chapter ;hsi "f tn laws af liza. u n,w
uian f"r ia" reception aud treatment -
paii.nls. The hospital l. l"raie,i Ia Isf.
rstoAa. y. y. a i'auLiins as.nu. aud
the Hudson river, ahami une mile h.loa
the railroad siall1n u has aeeoinmoda.
,i"a s.ss ~tesss - ugsi-.sv
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-12-13

CHICAGO Dec. f.--tnc hundred dol
lars apiece fer steaks aml Sio u pound
for roast beef was paid ~ the Fat Siock
show when SehWHitz~ehild \ Snlxberger
ut New York bought u, II. fierce's Absr-
deem Angus >tc.r Adsanee fof Si.5o "a
puund. This was paid far beef nn the
hoor, aud a. the stser Tipped ,h. scale al
|. .i:ln poansIs the I,fiee was -.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-12-13
Coal Famine In Nerway.

tIIRISfIANiA. Dec y There il u
coal famine IN Norway. lh" price having
risen ~ per cent notwithstanding the
fact that eoai imp"rts have increased Is
per cent The thristiania papers intimate
that tn. nited States would lind ready
purchasers of coal IN this country.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-12-13

WASHINGTON. Dec. THE house
of representatives ~ the end of n hong
sitting passed the army reorganization
bill by vote of i,ai To- i.si. Three neno-
Gratis. Messrs. Hall uf PENNSYLVANIA aud
Underhill anl Clayton of New York. vot-
al with the Republicans for The hill aud
Mr Mccall Hep, Mass with the Dem
ocrats against IL. Otherwise IL was "a
strict party Nute.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-12-13
N.,.a. it.iie- s,.i~a.

LONDON. n.e. l.i, Several relies of
Lord Nelson. including his watch aud
many of the ulesial. awarded him. were
stolea from the s.l"enwlsh hospital Nat,
urdas after the attendants ief rh. pa,
lice have uo trace af the thief.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-12-13
u.,ui... uu, swedish Mines

LONDON. lice. "A Nelgisn syn,li
cate with "a capital uf t2.,aH'.tHsi. has pur.
chased ~ Sweden. according Ia The
Copenhagen GORE, p"udrnf ~ The I,aily
Express, ~ copper aud lead minrs.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-12-13

tSbtA>Aroi.Is. dee. IL kuhH..
the eseap.-i e"uti,i. ul'an being dise"ssr.
ei near i"gah..t,ri. fatally a"ui..is-t
.ssssai m.ubsrs - shrfiii ; psss. Ia .
Ugh III. eansl,t j. slili al lasss. lie
militia IL la pus. All.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-12-13
[APORTE PMNA THURSDAY DECEMBER IS 1900

We pay $24 per week to man with
rig to introduce our Poultry Com
pound in country. Send stamp for
terms.
Royal Mfg. Co. Dept. 26.
Franklin, Pa.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-13
: HAS RESIGNED.
Mr.. Luther Rstires From the
Position Of Secretary and Man.
ager Of Pawtucket 81. Railway

Charles r. Luther. for the past IL
OF the Pawtucket street Railway Com
pany. has resigned his position. and on
June 80 will retire from the service OF
the corporation which he has served so
long and so faithfully. When in 1894
the Pawtucket Street Railway COM
pany was consolidated with the Unit
ed Traction company, Mr.. Luther re-
tained the management OF the Paw
tucket division. Previous TO becoming
general manager OF the Pawtucket
Street Railway company. Mr.. Luther
held the position OF treasurer of that
corporation.
Before going into the street railway
business. Mr.. Luther was a letter car
rier In Pawtucket and served four
years in such capacity. He Is now about
20 enter another line OF business, but
will continue to retain his residence In
Pawtucket. IL is understood that Gem
Grad Manager Cook of the Interstate
Consolidated railroad Will have charge
OF the Pawtucket system, beginning
July 1. and will look after both sys-
TENS.
Mr.. Luther is a member OF the Ma
sonic fraternity, a past master nud
treasurer or Barney Merry lodge and
: an officer OF the grand lodge of Rhode
Island He is charter member of Os-
samequin Tribe, L. o. X. NJ. and a past
sachem. He is a past master of Paw
tucket lodge, A. o. ". W., also a past
off}cer OF the Massachusetts Grand
lodge. He also belonss 10 other frater-
nal organizations, is vice president OF
the Pawtucket Veteran Firemen's as
sociation, and IL a member OF the Y. M.
G.. A. and the Pawtucket Business
Mems associa ton
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-13
BRISTOL.

Circulars OF information for the first
field day and muster OF the Rhode ISL
and State Firemen's league are being
issued by the committee of arrange
ments. The exercises will include a
parade OF about 20 fire companies from
different parts of the state, with a
number Of bands: a hose reel contest
between teams of different companies
on the common.
Thursday, June 2l., so as TO give the pu-
pills an opportunity TO witness the fire-
mems muster.
A. b. Allen. representing the L. s.
Flag and Decorating company OF
Wayne. Me-, is In town for the purpose
OF securing muster day decorating con-
tracts. He has already secured the
Hydraulion fire station and the DE
Wolf inn.
Fishing is excellent here at the pres
ent time and Quantities of large tau
tog are taken. A number were caught
yesterday. whose average weights were
eight pounds.
At a meeting OF the Firemens muster
committee last evening IL was voted to
invite Gov. Gregory. Adjt. Gen. Sackett
and Secretary OF State Bennett. 1t
was also proposed as the procession
passes the Hydraulion engine station
on Franklin street to have a chorus OF
100 girls sing a welcome song. under
the direction OF Mrs. William j. Fish.
Beginning next Sunday the evening
service at Trinity church will be held
at $3.50 and sunday school at ~ o'clock
noon. during the summer.
Miss Lillian +. Munro. who has been
Ill for some time with malaria. has de-
cided TO relinquish her duties as as
sistant teacher in the Bristol high
school for the remainder of the term,
and Miss Grace PAUL has been appoint
ed to fill the vacancy.
Prof. Wilfred III. Munro OF Brown
university will deliver the address to
the graduating class Of the Bristol high
school at the graduation exercises to
be held In the opera house Thursday
afternoon. June IS.
An alarm of fire was sent ont this
morning at Z o'clock from district No.
.. The Are was In the dwelling house
formerly owned and occupied by Mrs
John r. Pearse and was extinxuished
without serious damage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-13
AUBURN.

The Auburn Athletic association Will
give the first ladies' night In their ex-
istence this evening I'm their rooms I'm
Masonic hall. The rooms have been
tastefuily decorated and arranged for
the occasion which promises to be one of
the successes OF the association. Whist
will be played there will he a musical
program and refreshments will be
served. The A. A. 4. are also arranp-
ing for a trolley party TO be held In the
nea- flXkire.
AT the meeting ~ the town council held
In Cranston Monday u was decided Co
maintain the same cotps of teachers IN
the local schools for another year VII
liam Whitehead was Appointed iaritrr
CT Eden Park school at a salary Of $500
Per year
The next regular monthly meeting of
the A. A. A. Will be held Monday, july =,
instead OF "wednesday. July T.
The Elmyille baseball team will play a
erty combination on the high schol
grounds on Saturday
bean supper was held In the vcatrv
OF the Peoples y u. church on Park
avenue last evening.
A strawberry festival wgs held by the
PHILIPPE Memorial church ~ Eden Park.
A large sule a. reported
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-13
NAVAL DRILLS.
Admiral FaTquhaT Has Begun
Them In Accordance With
Orders From Tho Department

Admiral Farquhar, commander OF
the North Atlantic squadron, now in
Newport. has commenced the naval
drills ordered by the navy department.
In the mobilization OF the battleships Of
the country. Yesterday 300 bluejack-
cts and marines. with a staff OF hospi-
tai attendants. We're conveyed TO
Coasters Harbor island. and were put
through q regular land drill. In spite
Of the fact that the men from the diff
ferent ships had never drilled together
before, and that many OF them were
green men, the results were very sat-
isfactory.
The new itinerary for the fleet has
Newport June 13; arrive Boston June
II. leave June %; arrive GARDENERS
Bay June q. leave July 2; arrive New
port July 3. leave July 81: arrive Port
land. Me-, Aug. l. leave Aug. ;; arrive
Rockland. Me-. Aug. s. leave Aug. IL;
arrive Bath, Me-, Aug. IL. leave Aug.
IA: arrive Newport Aug. 10, leave Sept.
30.
The squadron left Newport at $50
for Boston. Flagship New York. bear
ing tile nag OF Rear-Admiral Nosnan
ii. Farquhar lead with the battleships
in.iais. Texas. .fasss 'huss',s and
I.siissrgc following In single column
ir the o. Ger named. The h-rs 10 due 10
arriye IL. Boston tomorrJ@. The Ken
ii. Farquhar lead with the battleships
Indiana, Texas. Massachusetts and
Kearsarge following In single column
In the order named The fleet is due 10
arrive In Boston tomorrow. The Kan
lucky which sailed from Hampton
roads Monday has not yet arrived, ana
will probably Join the fleet at Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-13
MYERS-LUFT NUPTIALS
At ST. JOHNS CHURCH,

At ST. Johns Catholic church yester-
day Mr.. George Myers and MS An
toinette Hattie Luft we're married by
Rev. DIR. Stang
At the conclusion OF the services at
the church the bridal party was driven
10 the home of the brides mother 1e5
Federal street where wedding break
fast was served.
The bride was xyowned in a charming
costume OF white moussellne de sole.
over white silk. trimmed with real lace.
She wore the conventional wedding
veil and carried a bouquet OF bridal
roses.
The bridesmaid, Miss Eta Luft. sis-
ter OF the bride, appeared in yellow
mousseline de sole. over yellow silk. She
also carried bouquet oi roses. Mr..
Frank Mckenzie attended the groom
as best man. The wedding trip IL to the
south.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-13
AT The NORTH END

The I. c. I. will play the Centredale
base ball club onAnext Saturday after
noon.
Oflcer william A. Gillian has been
transferred from the fifth to the Sec
ond station. Many OF the officers
friends are glad to see him back on his
old ground.
There was a collision between a
wagon and electric car on North Main
street last evening and the driver OF
the wagon had a lucky escape from
being thrown out
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-13
BROWN FUND.
The Amount So Far Collected
or Pledged Exceeds Nine
Hundred Thousand Dollars.

The Brown University endowment
fund has now passed the 100000 mark
and there is good ground for believing
that the required si,ooo.oo0 will be Sc
cured by Wednesday. June 20. the time
limit The business men of Providence
are taking great interest In the rails
ing OF the fund.- and amounts both
large and small are coming In. Alumni
subscriptions should be sent TO Prof.
George G. Wilson at the University and
business mems gifts to Robert p.
Brown, 13 Charles Field street. The list
of subscriptions up to date Is as fol-
lows.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-13

This question arises n the family ev-
cry day. Let us answer II today. Try
Jeil-O, a delicious and healtbfui des-
cert. Prepared In two minutes. No
boiling, no bakingi simply add boil
ir- water and set 20 cool f'iavors:--
Lemon. Orange. Raspberry and Straw
t.-ry. Get = package st your grocers
today. 10 cts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-13

Experiments have proven that vessels
ftted with propellers which Initiate the
nshe I'm. develop remarkable propell.
inG power. IL will cause a revolution IN
water travel Men gradually learn that
Natures WAYS are best. one cause OF
stomach Hitters springs from the fact
that ~ is = harmless. natural medicine
rnaae of Natures most strengthening
herbs. W W = sure cure FOR constipation.
indiges'ton. dyspepsia. biliousness sr
weak kiarsvs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-13
teamers leave Providence Sundays 70
CRESCENT PARK

At 1o:sc and every 30 minutes to $50, 7:3o
y. m.
days 11:15. 12:15 and every 80 minutes to
S:45 p. m.
every 20 minutes to 4:30, $50. $3.50. Re-
turn hourly IL go to 1880. Y y
steamers leave Providence for Silver
Spring and Riverside Sundays l0:3o. then
hourly to $50. Returning, leave River
side II 20, then hourly to 100.
Leave Providence. Week Days, for
Fields Point, Silver Spring, Riverside
and Crescent Park at z. 10 d. m, II m,
2 4, 6:i5. \ y. m. Return from Crescent
Park at 5:45, 1:f5. 1v:45. 12:45. 2:<5, 4:45 q,
no stop Crescent Park to Providence).
HrTime tables are subject to change
without notice.
n1-Al freight should he unloaded on
the wharf Is minutes before leaving time
of steamer TO insure shipment.
sY-Largs and small steamers to char
ter for day and evening parties during
the summer season of 1900 on application
TO Il. BrrFFUM.
Supt. Transportation.
A. II. WATSON. President.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-13

She will not love me-wcll.Saayi
7 shall not pine or waste away
Her face Is sweet. but all the books
Say girls don't cnme up to their looks
Chicago Record
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-13

oh when a man is waiting
For q girl 10 don her hat.
An hour Is fully three hours long
Indeed. tits all OF that.
But when n man II writing.
In haste to- catch the mail
An hour will mass away before
a sheep could shake his tell.
Chicago Record.