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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-23
SnARPsH0oTERs IN VAR.

This war has demonstrated the value
of sharpshooters in battle more clearly
than ever before. Among the Beers are
some great rifle shots, as was shown
early in the war by the way the Off
GERS were picked off. sometimes at very
long range. The fact that the officers at
first needlessly exposed themselves does
not impair the statement that the
shooting was accurate, and the fact
that the average Boer only shoots with
fair skill accentuated the value derived
by them from the work OF the sharp
shooters among them. When the guns
were lost at the Tugela " was due TO
the rifiemen who shot down the horses
attached TO the gun-carriages. illustrat-
ing, more particularly than any other
incident OF the war. what a, few uner-
ring rifles can do in a crisis, remarks
the Toronto Star.
Mr.. Horace Kephart. writing in Gas
sier's Magazine" strongly urges that
in future wars the sharpshooter must
be one of the mainstays of an army.H His
idea OF the sharpshooter 5s not merely
a man who is sent out alone To a COM
manding position TO do what he can
against the enemy, but a genuine ex-
pert, who when his rifle speaks. will
know exactly where his bullet VIII
strike. He says that there are very few
soldiers who can shoot nearly as we'll
as civilian experts, who go In for prize
shooting and not infrequently make "a
run OF fifty consecutive hits on 12-
inch bulls eye at 200 yards, off-hand" +"
Probably the militiaman gets very
much less practice than the prize
shooter, who, making the rife his hobby
Is tireless in the work of perfecting his
aim and Judgment. Mr.. kephart doubt
less makes good suggestion when he
says that the infantry weapon is not
suited for p-shootin9, having too
thin a barrel and toQ hard trigger
pull. He thinks that small NUMBER
of men should be specially selected. as
siduously trained. and armed with a
perfect weapon with which they should
be intimately acquainted. Twenty
such men within 500 yards OF field
battery could put ii out Of action in ten
minutes" he says, and they should
have mounts so that they could move
quickly from one place TO another.
Whatever value there may be In Mr..
Kepharts opinions. the signs seem TO
promise that In the British army mucn
more money will be spent In supplying
ammunition for rifle practice.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-23
ANTS HAVE THEIR veNDETTAs.

All ants that are not from tho same
nest seem 10 be deadly enemies. but
while an AM will DO what he can 10
put 10 death a stranger he does not
aiding his friends, as Is shown bv the
following statement. says the Chicago
Chronicle:
A scientist I'm order 90 test the arfec-
tlon of ants belonging 10 tho same nest
took six OF them and Imprisoned then, ~
n small bottle. covering II with N niece
OF coarse mesh muslin
Their fellows paid no attention In IN.
prisoners, but when the experiment was
repeated. substituting. however six ants
of a rival tribe. their enemies swarmed
around the bottle. and after something
like u week through persistent effort thev
succeeded IN eating their way throug n
rho muslin Two ants were found dead
proring they had been put 10 death.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-23
MADE PICTURES.
They Were Enlarged, but
GTlsangsr Was Compelled to
Sue for His Money.

Before jury in Judge Wilbur's court
today was tried the case of Jackson $.
Grlsenger VS.. The Providence Tele-
gram Publishing company to recover
slS150 for services rendered. Mr..
Grisenger Is an artist and assisted In
getting out special edition of a sun
day paper that made the Telegram
out the eighth wonder of the world.
Mr.. Grisenger testified he made draw
ings that were used In the Telegram,
and Mr.. Lingane, the manager. ex-
pressed greaIt satisfaction with the
work. According TO witness, the IN
structions were TO make the drawings
OF all the departments Of the Telegram
large except the office. That was to
be scrupulously correct. as IL was on
the ground floor and every one could
see II, Mr.. Lingane explained.
A letter from Mr.. Lingane was read In
answer TO one of Mr.. Grisenger's. ask
ing for a settlement. Mr.. Lingane said
the company never paid for any spe-
cial work until 30 days had passed. but
Mr.. 1.ingane admitted he was working
overtime to push Mr.. Grisenger's bill
ahead of Others Mr.. Lfngane also
asked Mr. Grisenger to accede to a dis
count in consideration Of prompt pay
ment.
Thomas f. Farrell is counsel for
plaintiff and Wilson e. Jenckes coun-
sci for defendant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-23
FINANCIAL NEWS
BULLS AND BEARS.
New York Stock Market Was
fsvsrlsh al the Opening.
After the First Hour Prices Showed Z
Gain Today's Quutstlons

Wall Street, April 23.-Priees opened
generally lower. but the tone was very
feverish and changes extremely un-
even. support was evident in the iron
stocks. Federal Steel running up
point over Saturday close on the open
ms transaction. S;ccl ana WIRE
dropped over a point, but recovered
sharp fraction, and the preferred was
also supported. Missouri Pacific on
sales of 1000 shares was quoted at
SAX up to '55h as compared with 55s4 on
Saturday. Sugar and Few otner
stocks showed small gains. On the
other hand large offerings were made
OF stocks throughout the general list
losses OF point or over occurring IN
many prominent stocks. Those which
have been recently the subject or spec
ulation for rise were especially anect-
ed. Louisville dropped 2h on the news
OF damage by floods along It's lines.
Tennessee Coal fell OFF points.
The market became unsettled again,
the grangers, Paciflcs, Trunk lines and
local fractions being special sufferers:
Prices OF prominent railroad
stocks were l TO points under Satur-
days final prices and Steel ana Wire
and Federal Steel yielded over a point
from the best. The market rallied quite
vigorously before IL o'clock.
Trading became rather quiet at the
advance and the pressure to realize
relaxed in a marked degree. Here and
there a stock showed strength but the
buying seemed to be checked when sup
port had achieved check to the de-
clining tendency. Bonds were very
weak for the speculative issues.
Sugar fell and caused reaction. The
coalers then moved upward, Reading
First Preferred rising TO 61% and New
Jersey 10 122. Sugar and Brooklyn
road list generally was sluggish.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-23
OHIO REPUBLICANS GETTING
READY FOR STATE CONVENTION


Columbus. O.. April 2S.-There are
not SO many politicians here i'm ad-
vance. as usual, for the Republican
State convention, which meets tomor-
row. At the county convention there
has been contest between ex-Repre-
sentative l.. G.. Laylin and Howard
aiannington for secretary Of state, the
latter being recognized as the anti
Hanna candidate. Laylin secured about
ahree-fourths OF the delegates and
'Mannington withdrew. IL is conceded
that the delegates at large to Phila
deipha will be Senators Hanna and
Foraker and Governor Nash and Con-
gressman Dick Senator Hanna does
not want - be a delegate as il is said
ne Will be busy as chairman of the Ma
tional committee at Philadelphia and
will call the National convention to or
der.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-23
B0ERS ARE RESISTING.
Continued from page one.)
Water In The TrenchsS.

Boer Camp, Thabanchu. o. F. S.,Sun-
day. April 22.Fighting continues day
and night at Johannesburg Drift. The
English trenches have been so full of
rain that the men have been obliged
every now and then TO Chamber TO the
banks only TO be shot down. The Boers
were so drenched on Saturday that they
were unable TO sleep SO they started a
debate on the subject Of the good 10 be
derived from virtue and courage. The
discussion lasted most of the night.
shells at intervals interrupting the
speakers
Robinson Lower Mill is reported 10
have been captured April n. and II is
said that the Cape Mounted Rifles have
lost during the siege 40 out of 500
men. The British prisoners defy the
burghers to capture Col. Delgatty's
camp even IL the British are not re-
enforced. A surprising lot of relatives
are fighting on opposite sides at Wep-
ener.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-23
III. r. A. CELEBRATES
ITS125TH ANNIVERSARY
Reception rendered Worcester Cont.
nentaIs--Banquet at Providence
Athletic Club This Evening.

ter Sergeant George Neville, Commits
rary Sergeant James Mckee, Hos
pital Steward 5. II. Hume.
Il. 4. A. Drum Corps. pieces Sergeant
Hanfey, Reader.
Major $. B. Hunt.
Company A, 80 men. Captain Arthur l..
~ Humes. commanding%
Company c. 81 men, Captain T. w.
Fiske, commanding.
Company Is. "a men,, Captain Il. IL.
Virgins, commanding.
Worcester Continentals.
Lieutenant Colonel II. l.. Rider, COM
mander. staff officers: Major IA. B.
Fairbanks, Adjutant Fred ii. Lucke,
Quartermaster j. q. Vaudruiel. AS
sistaut Sergeant Il. Il. Comey NJ. d.,
Chaplain Rev. Moses III. Harris, Clerk
George H. Harlow, Treasurer Lieut..
Fred l.. Hutchinf.
Worcester Brass Band, "a pieces, Fred.
Clement. leader.
Past officers commanded Dy captain
Edward G.. Barrett Lieut.. Edward j..
Putnam. Lieut. G.. III. Colvin, Lieut..
Charles ID. Thayer. Capts. Samuel Il.
Alden. Daniel w. Darling and George
NJ. Wright.
Company 1. Captain Charles ;. Hol-
den, commanding.
Conuany ., Captain Moses Grace, COM
nanding.
Color bearers, G. w. walls ana II. A.
Lowder.
Nom commissioned staff: Sergeant Maj
or Henry \. Leslie. Commissary Ser
geant Charles A. Weaver. Quarter
master Sergeant j. w. Nibbs and Hos
pital Steward G. w. Whitaker.
The route OF march was through Dor
rance. Westminster. Weybosset, North
Main and Canal streets TO the armory
where a lunch was partaken of.
At 3 o'clock the line was reformed
and the column was marched over the
following route: Haymarket, Ncrth
Main. Westminster jackson streets,
Broa lway To Courtland. Westminster.
Brldgham, Broad, Weybo.sset, West
minister, North Main, iiaymarhtt
streets to the armory.
Colonel Oscar Lapham was in charge
OF the Veteran division and number
OF past members and former officers
participated.
At 6 clock this evening the annual
dinner will be held at the Providence
Athletic Association and Governor f'y-
er and members of the state govern
ment are expected To be present.
A letter will be read from Lieut.. Col.
Hopkins. the oldest living member OF
the organization.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-23
PRESIDENT AND WIFE TO
START FOR CANTON TONIGHT,

Washington, April 23.-President and
Mrs Mckinley returned TO Washington
at l:25 o'clock this morning fran New
York BY o'clock the president was I'm
his office going over bills which have
accumulated since lac left here and look
ing over other business.
The president will remain in Washing
ton until 1:20 o'clock when he and Mrs
Mckinley Will leave on the regular Penn
sylvania train for Canton, witch they
Will reach tomorrow morning. They will
inspect the work being done on their
home az canton and Will return 10 Wash.
ing probably on Friday of this week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-23

Today is the 195th anniversary OF the
formation of the UNited Train OF Ar
tiIery. and ii was observed by a re-
ception TO. the Worcester Continentals
of Worcester. Mass The battalion as
sembeld at the armory on Canal street
this morning at IL o'clock i'm full dress
uniform, light marching order.
First call was at IL o'clock and ad-
jutang's call at :30 o'clock.
The command then marched 10 the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-23
zoo ON STRIKE.
Boston Painters, Whose De.
mandS Were Not Granted,
Refuse TO Go to Work.

Boston. April 2s.-of the more than
2000 union painters and decorators of
Boston and vicinity. who demanded Of
their employers an advance of % cents
a day or $2.75 for a work day of eight
hours, nearly 1900 were granted the ad-
vance today. About 200 men having
been refused the increase, did not go to
work. 1t is estimated that about one
third OF the strikers are non-unlon men.
The executive committee of Union No.
IL has charge OF the. strike. The chair
man of the various shop committees
were scheduled TO make their reports
at mass meeting this afternoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-23

MRS. wINSLOw'S SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over ffty years. by
millions of mothers for their children
soothes the child softens the gums. al
laws ali pain. cures wind collie and Is the
best remedy for Diarrhoea. 1t will re-
lieye the poor little sufferer immediately.
Sold by Druggists in every part of the
world Twenty-Five cents bottle. Be
sure and ask for Mrs Winslow's Sooth-
ing Syrup" and take no other kind.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-23
MOTOR CARS ON LONG TRIP.

London Atfl 2s.-Abou 20 motor
cars OF all sorts and sizes started from
the Hyde Park corner this morning on
a trial journey Of a thousand miles to
Edinburgh and return. under the aus
pices OF the Automobile club. The trial
IS not intended as race. but as test
OF the usefulness and strength Of the
vehicles.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-23

linton passenger station under COM
mand OF Col. A. III. Eccleston.
Upon the arrival of the Worcester
< Continentals the line was formed as
follows:
Police Skirmishers.
Col. A. H. Eccleston, commanding.
STAFF officers: Adjt. Charles I. Glines,
Paymaster Charles ID. Anderson,
Quartermaster r.. A. Greene. Major
w. r. Rockwell, Assistant Commits
sary Theodore Keith, Commissary
George T.. Tillnghast, and Assistant
Quartermaster Philip Scully
Reeves American. % pieces. Bowen IL.
Church. leader.
on-Commissioned staff: Sergeant
Major Irving Il. French, Quartermas-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-23
PETITION FOR NEW IR'Al.

There was a hearing before fic appel
late court this afternoon on plaintiffs $
petition for a new trial in the case ~
Henry n. Horton vs. ". &. Browncll
The plaintiff sues 10 recover damages
for collision on Waterman street.
John y. Bcagan is counsel for plain
tin and w. r. Tiiiinghast counsel for
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-23
ROD MILLS SHuI DOWN.

Toilette. H.. April 23--Operations we're
suspended today az the three rod mills
of the Illinois Steel mill I'm this citv
Between 600 and 200 men were thrown out
of employment
steel plant here. which Is controlled nv
the Federal Steel company will shortly
be closed down.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-23
FIneNEN THANKED.

Henry N Wall of No. 2as Northup
street in Edgewood. has sent 10 the Of
flee of the board OF fire commissioners,
a letter OF thanks for the services given
by the members Of Engine Co. No rs, q
few night ago. when his residence was
badly damaged by fire. Chief Stsere sent
the company over tho city line in re-
sponse to a telephone request for aid
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-23

The United states transport Summer
bias arrived at Port Said EN- route 10
Manila. y
President and 4drs. Mckinley arrived
az New York from Paterson. ~. ]. They
were welcomed by the hospitality cnm-
mittee of the Ecumenical conference.
The transport Sheridan Is to be re-
paired and altered at a cost of about
tlHWn. Among tho improvements will
b. = new main deck and an enlarged
rcfriecrating plant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-23
Tsnows FROM WAGON.

August Eddy of No. GS Hartford ave-
nue.. was thrown from his wagon seat
az the corner of Eagle street and At
wells avenue. this noon. His hip was
quite severely bruised. lie was taken TO
his home.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-23
LOST MS e00TS,

Manuel Wall. employed as coach
man by Benjamin NJ Jackson, reports
that on the 18th inst somebody stole from
Der boots, valued at $3.50.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-23

Every kind of stock suffered under the
pressure of the opening selling orders
the steel stocks which have been tn,
cause OF all the trouble showing no more
weakness than the balance of the indus
trial lsgt and the STANDARD railroad shares
Louisville, st. Paul. Rock Island. Bur.
lington and the middle class list headed
by Missouri Pacific dropping dismslly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-23

There vas a slow but steady recovery
I'm the early afternoon. the whole list
taking, on a better look even though
there was nothing very encouraging about
a.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-23

Good railroad earnings continue Z,
come I'm. Northern Pacific reports fol
second week In April an increase o
Sl26, 900.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-23
Financial Notes.

There was the customary Monday
slump TO new low figures following upor
the raiding the latter part of last week
and the Generalization of Saturdays
close.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-23


From Tacoma Washington. come aston
ishing reports of the. January cleaning
at Kimball's sluice, Cape Nome Three
tons OF beach sand are reported To have
yielded $3.50 IN god an 30 pounds OF
black sand Yielding ~ the ra;e ~ si0De
10 $1,000 per ton. ;, coring gOli fruri the
sands along tho Cape Nome beach app
pears to beat Rev. Jernegan's scheme OF
bailing IL out OF sea water most to death.
opcrations are stir suspended al IN.
three rod mills of the Illinois Steel com
panv I'm Joliet Between 500 and 200 men
are out of employment as a result there
or IL IL rumored that the entire Illinois
steel plant will soon be closed These
works are controlled by the Federal Steel
trust, The rumor lacks official connrma-
tion and may be inspired by bear opera
tors who want TO cover their shorts.
Northwest reports an increase for
March OF s2seoco.
A Boston dispatch says that Tom Law
son bouaht 1000 sugar under los. Here's
hoping he has luck with II:
There was no news OF importance 10
AFFECT stock values. the selling movement
being chiefly the effect Of eleventh hour
sentiment
New York Exchanges, sl05. .207. .lOl
balances. S6iSo,s $50.
sub-treasury debit balance, si,oSo.o7o.
Money on Call, ~ per cent. bid.
prime Mercantile Paper. fu5 per cent
sterling Exchange strong with actual
business IN bankers bills az ISsi.0iS for
demand and tSi4mR for ~ days
Posted Rates. 4.S5 and 4Na
commercial Bios tS3i.m4I
silver Certificates. GOisn6is
par silver. Sgfs
Ncxtcan Dollars. ga
Government Bonds. steady.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-23

New York Exchanges, sl05, 207, 1Ol.
Balances S6,iSo, ,S56.
sub-trcssury debit balance, si.oso.o7o.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-23

There was no news OF Importance "a
AFFECT stock values. the selling movement
being chiefly the effect Of eleventh hour
sentiment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-23

A Boston dispatch says that Tom Law
son bought 1000 Sugar under 103. Here's
hnping he has luck with Il.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-06-28
PERSONAL MENTION.
People Coming and Going and Old
 Acguaintances.

General Manager Hawkins left on the Seattle yesterday afternoon.
 F. H. Vining came up on the Dirlgo with two tons of supplies for his Dawson tin shop and four workmen. He leaves to- morrow morning for Bennett, where he has two scoWs.
 MT. and Mrs. Aekerly, Of Juneau. are paving a visit 10 the metropolis.
 w. V. Wells, leading lawyer of Ana cortes, Wash, who left his profession two years ago to hunt gold in Dawson, came out with the Lippy party and is at the Golden North. He has claims on Chee- chaco hill and Monte Cristo gulch, and also owns one of the claims on Jack Wade creek, the contention in regard to which has been fixed for trial next Monday.
 A. A Richards, of Dyea, who lately took the census of Skagway. returned yes terdav from Dawson. He started several weeks ago for Nome, taking stock of goods to be disposed of on the way. Ar irving at Dawson, he changed his mind and came back to Skagway, and may go in again. Dan Richards, his brot her, proceeded to Nome.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-06-28
Judge Brown Passes Sentence
 on Convicts.
JIM HANSON TO DIE
September 25 Set for Confessor's Ex- ecution- Court Expresses Sympa- thy and Compliments Attorneys for Defendants.

The last chapter of the Horton murder so far as the courts of justice are concerned was ended in the district court yesterday when those convicted of the dastardly crime were brought into court and sem tened bv the judge. Hanson, alone, will pay the death penalty; the others will spend a lifetime in jail
 The criminal calendar having been cleared, Judge Brown yesterday morning had all those convicted of crime at this session arraigned for sentence, which was passed in the order of their conviction.
 Jack Blonde and Frank Short, convicted of counterfeiting, were given eighteen months and fifteen months, respectively, in the penitentiarv.
 An Lou. Chinese, was given three and half years for rape.
 Jim Hanson was sentenced to death by hanging. September 25 next Was fixed as the date of the execution.
 Jim Williams and Kichitoo were each given fifty years in the penitentiary. Day kan-teen got thirty years, luck Lane
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-06-28
Again the Meeting Unani- nous for Incorporation.
EXCELLENT SPEECHES
Meeting Held to Hear Objections, But There Does Not Appear to Be Any Left in the City Who Desire To Object to Incorporation.

A second meeting on the subject of in> corporation was held in the Armory last night, and again, as at the previous meet ing, there was not a single citizen who rose and stated his objections to incorpora- ton. There were about one hundred present and they elected H. o. Peterson president, and Weston Coynev secretary. MT. Petersons remarks were brief as having only just returned to the city, he was not thoroughly posted on the subject.
 MT. Dillon, who was the first speaker, said the meeting on the previous evening fully discussed the advantages of incorpo- ration and this had been called to hear the reasons that could be advanced why we should not incorporate. It was duty all those who took this position owed to themselves and to the city, to make their reasons known.
 MT. Dillon sat down, but as there was no response he moved "That it is to tEe best interests of Skagwav to vote for incor- poration." MT. Romo seconded this; but MT. Chealander moved that it be tabled for short time in order to give those op- posed chance to be heard. Mr. Clinton secluded, but MT. Mayer and others did not see the purpose of tabing as the motion itself had been proposed in order that the opposition could be heard The amend ment was put and voted dowd.
 Still there was no response from the ob- jectors to incorporation, and MT. Merritt said he did not know whether he was for incorporation or not, and that he would like to hear the question discussed.
 MT. Sylvester was called upon to state the situation, and very ably he did SO, touching upon every phase of it at leng h and summing up all of the advantages of incorporation. Its disadvantages he had not heard stated, but one bug-bear seemed to be the one per cent. tax. We had al- W iys paid taxes in this town, ever since its inception. and these taxes had been borne by the willing and liberal minded, Wllflc UtIlcIS udu pdlN iiOtllllk dt dll' There were many property owners non residents who were never there when the subscription list went aronnd. A one per cent. tax would be far less than the mer> chant was paying now, and 1t would fall upon everyone alike.
 MT. Theo Johnson stated that he was for Incorporation and as there was no one presen' who could or would present any objections to it, he would state some of the objections which he had heard. and hoped thev would be answered.
 MT. Wilcoxen described at length the disadvantages under which the school had labored and the advantages it would gain under incorporation, MT. Metcalf, Mr.. | A. Green, Mr. George B. Mead, the trav- cling correspondent of the New York World, MT. L. Mayer and Mayor Hislop made brief addresses. but no one spoke against incorporation: and when Mir, Dil- Ions motion was put to a rising vote there was not single person who voted against