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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-06

Washington, April 6.--There was a
fairly large attendance at the confer
ence OF the House Republicans, held
last night in rhe Hall or Representa-
tivss. to az 'es uTo on a course or ac-
tion regardiro the Porto Rican tariff
bill. Not one of the seven Republicans
who opposed the original ball tMessrs.
Mccall, Massachusetts,; Littleheld,
Maine; Lorimer. Illinois: Heatwole,
Minnesota; Crumpacker. Indiana; Lane.
Iowa, and Warner, Illinois) was pres
ent. At conference held by them
they decided not TO recede from their
former position, and consequently they
considered IL useless TO attend the con-
ference last night.
URGED HARMONIOUS ACTION.
Mr.. Cannon of Illinois, chairman of
the caucus. presided. Mr.. Payne OF New
York the floor leader OF the mojority.
made short preliminary statement
as to the necessity for harmonious ac-
tion. He said that the Republicans OF
the Ways and Means committee We're
agreed that the senate amendments To
the tariff provision OF the bill should
be concurred In. He pointed out that
the amendments supported the position
OF the House for tariff. and that con-
currence involved no abandonment of
the course TO which the Republicans
of the House had committed them
selves. He further stated that the pro-
visions excepting breadstuffs from the
tariff would help 10 allay some OF the
popular and unreasonable clamor
against the bill, and commended the g.
cent duty IN coffee as being In line
with the protective policy. He moved
that the caucus declare in favor OF con-
currenee I'm the amendments 10 the
tariff provisions. With regard To the
civil government scheme embodied in
the senate amendment. he thought 1t
but proper that members OF the In
sular committee. who had evolved the
BILL should be heard.
THE PORTO RIcAN LEGISLATURE.
After some minor discussion about
the spelling OF the word Porto Rico.
Mr.. Cooper OF Wisconsin. chairman OF
the Insular Affairs committee made an
earnest speech against the acceptance
of certain features OF the senate bill.
His remarks were directed chiefly
against the senate provision regarding
the upper house. or council, OF the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-06

Copenhagen, April 6.--The Prince and
Princess OF Wales and party arrived
here at o'clock last night. They were
met ait the railroad station by King
Christian and the entire royal family.
AS the train drew up at the platform,
the King advanced 10 the royal saloon
carriage, and, entering II alone, was
first 10 greet its occupants. Soon after
the Prince and Princess of Wales
alighted on the platform. The Prince
smiled cheerfully. and, after exchang-
ing cordial greetings with the other
members of the family, conversed for
a few minutes with the chief dignita-
ries assembled Outside the station a
large crowd had gathered. and as the
visitors drove toward the palace, they
were greeted with ringing cheers, which
were repeated as they progressed
through the city.
The police are taking unusual pre-
cautions To insure the safety OF the
Prince and his party. All strangers are
carefully watched. The Car and Car
ina have wired their congratulations.
DIR. Leyds. diplomatic agent OF the
Transvaai. has telegraphed 10 the
Prince of Wales from Brussels congrat :
ulating him on his escape from assas-
sination, and the members OF the Trans
vail Legation have called at the British
Legation and subscribed their
names In the Visitors Book after hear.
ing of the attempt on the Princes life.
sIPIDo HAS NO SORROW.
Brussels. April 6.-Jean Baptiste ST.
pido, the Belgian youth who attempted
the life OF the Prince OF Wales. was
not submitted 10 any further examina-
ton yesterday. His attitude Is defect
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-06
TACTICS. :"
Charming Comedy Drama TO Be Pre-.
ssnted at Kslth's Next Week.
Mr.. lanes Q. Bineus and His Excellent
Company win Appear 10 II.

Patrons OF Keith's will recall the pre-
sentation of a one-act comedy drama, en-
titled Tactics" by James o. Barrows.
early In the present season. 1t created a
sensational hit, and was generally con-
sidered one OF the funniest vaudeville
acts ever seen here. Next week Mr.. Bar
rows and his excellent company will re-
turn to present the same playlet.
Mr.. Barrows will be remembered as a
Texas colonel, who at Gettysburg had
lost an arm and his sword. Thirty-nve
years later he still held his hatred of the
North, and especially of the one North
trner who had beaten him. With his
daughter he had visited the Military Ac-
come TO New York as guests of one of
the graduating class. In the latter's
home the Texans feelings were amusing
ly shown by his adherence of the win
dows that overlooked Grants Tomb and
by his approval of others that had southa
ern exposure. He WAS enraged to find
that his host, the father of the lieuten-
ant, was his Gettysburg opponent. The
Union man was his match I'm unfriendli-
ness. The younger two were sweethearts.
TO overcome parental opposition. they
permitted the Texan To overhear their
parting words, Prompted by his sweet
heart, the lieutenant declared that for
him TO mary her would break hts
fathers heart The old Confederate Jump
ed at this as a chance for revenge. He
urged his daughter to overcome her false
modesty, To consider and. il necessary,
to fan into the young mans arms. The
other father was as easily fooled by
similar schemlpg. It's outcome was
deferred until the elders had worked
up TO direful wrath. They were angrily
coal hodWP5.v hamtr fadtr fahtmarfd
discussing the Gettysburg fight, with
coal hod, hassock, lamp and mantel orna-
nents on the floor before them to rep
resent commands Of the opposing forces
Gradually they came To the point of their
former personal encounter. and vera
about TO engage i'm another. Then the
younger two disclosed their own under
standing. At that each old fellow fell
TO chuckling over his antagonists sup
posed discontinue. The end was In their
decentralization
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-06
GREAT FUN IN STORE.

Next weeks enter tainment at Eeith's
will include an act that Is. credited with
one OF the most emphatic hits Of the
present season i'm the other Keith houses,
and which In the unprecedented bill at
the Boston house ..Iis week is one of the
leading features. rhe sketch is the joint
production OF Ezra Kendall and Charles
l.. Grapewn, the wen known comedian
who with Miss Anna Chance will pre-
sent IL here.
The idea OF the sketch IL decidedly
novel. The two performers meet at n
yertisements. The woman believes she
has met q man who promised To capi-
talize "A theatrical company. while he
responds TO notice that he should hear
something 10 his advantage. lie Is "a
type OF the Bowcry that never, or rarely.
gets above Fourteenth street Having in
this case gone outside HIS usual bounda-
beyond the limit" and this phrase Is
taken az a title for the sketch. AS
each character thinks that the other Is
mont a. ORDERED. The East slider drinks
champagne by the finger bowl. and is sus-
rcious because hts companion takes hers
In glass. Finding that she turns her
vessel with the finger bowl and seems
nightly pleased with his crafty stroke
with the printed wine list. and Il almost
overcome. but RECEIVERS enough 60 cut
out tie printed line and put Il IN his
pocket for future referencs.- The comic
climax OF his unfamiliarify Is In his
trsatment OF rum omelet. Tearing of
his coat, he smothers the flames with it.
sits on u and whistles shrilly for n
waiter. Because Of her belief that he is n
thcntre manager the womans song
comes IN plausibly enough rs proof Of
her abilities. and u II pleasing. When
she realizes that "a mistake has been
made her attempts az explanation arc
supnrassed by the other. who believes
that she is overcome by the new bever-
age he tests so thoroughly. 20 the fun
Is not so wildly impossible ae ts that Of
many somewhat similar pieces
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-06

Ing but the chalr will remain. How
does he do 1t? BY trckery, for that is
how he accomplishes all his wonders.
HE doesn't claim TO be anything su-
pernatural. but he likes to deceive his
friends as well as any man living. All
his new illusions and tricks in smaller
magic VIII DE seen at the Providence
opera house next Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday. Seats. are now OH
sale
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-06
DOES COFFEE AGREE WITH YoUp

If not. drink, Graln-o-made from pure
grains. lady writes: THE first time
ter using u for one week nothing would
induce me 10 20 back TO coffee" IL
nourishes and feeds the system, The
benefit II is the strengthening SUBJ
stance OF pure grains. Get package to-
day from your grocer. follow the dIrec-
delicious and heslthful table beverage
fer old and young isc. ana sc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-06
What Shall We Have for Dessert 7

ThS question arises in the family ev-
cry day. Let Us answer IL today Try
Jell-C, n delicious and henlthful ies-
sert. Prepare in two minutes. No
boiling! no baking, simply add boil
ir water and set TO cool. Flavors:--
Lemon, Orange. Raspberry and straw
berry. Get a package at your grocer
tcdsy. 10 cts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-06
MARIE war waIGaTAS JULIET TONIGHT.

The announcement that Miss Marie
Wainwrsrilt will this evening render the
In addition TO her regular dramatic
sketch, at Keith's has resulted In a big
advance reservation OF seat and one
OF the finest audiences OF the season Is
assured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-06

The fertillzing effect OF gypsum has been
recognized, though never understood, but
it II surprising 10 learn. as we do through
the New Mexico Agriculture station, that
nearly pure gypsum Will nourish plants
even better than common soil. How wheat
and other plants get nitrogen In such soil
r. yet 90 be shown.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-06

An Ohio woman las patented a teakettle
attachment which will prevent ~ from
swinging around agtinst the hand when
Tilted TO pour out 'he water, piece OF
wire being secured H. the side Of the ket-
tie anu extended 10 the handle.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-06

In mendlng gloves use fine cotton, as
silk is far more apt TO cut the Kid. W
the rent h IN the scam, turn the glove in-
side out and scw then, over and over. ~
the tear r. I'm the glove, set q piece ~ Kid
under IL and secure with few stitches.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-06

There are I $4,000 volumes IN the library
Of the British Museum, and more than
~ miles OF shelving.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-10
A SUIT FOR DAMAGES
In Which a Milkman's Reputation
 Figures.

Ulrich Meyer yesterday began suit in district court against NJ A Stanford for damages on account of a malicious arrest. The complaint states that the plairtiS was arrested on June If at the instance of the defendant charged with larceny. After a detention of half an hour he was released on his own recog- nizance and was tried a week later be- fore Justice Johnstone, who discharged him for the reason that the arrest had been made without a probable cause of the plaintiffs guilt
 But he had to have lawyer to rep resent him in court and that cost s75. The most important damage of all is one which would not be understood by the average citizen at first sight, though it is plain when it is pointed out The plaintiff is the proprietor of a dairy and says that when news of his arrest went abroad among his GUS toners many of them lost confidence in him and withdrew their patronage. entailing an additional loss of S2, ,OO0 in the very nature of things, a milkman who is charged with larceny becomes an object of suspicion to housewives His business is of such a character that his patrons are wholly dependent upon his integrity and the milk inspector. A pound of sugar may be seen, weighed, and tasted; a yard of cloth may be felt of. help up to the light and tested for its quality in a variety of ways; so with almost every other article of barter or sale, but not so with milk It is white, and beneath that false or genuine whiteness none can see It may not all be of equal richness. the cream may not rise on all of it to equal thickness but that is not neces- sarily the fault of the milkman. These differences may be attributable to vari- ous peculiarities in cows or to the prOx- unity of pump. Who can tell? Even the milk inspector may be puzzled and certainly much more so the housewife. who can only know good milk by it's taste, but who has no mechanical ap- piiance for ascertaining the percentage of butter fat. Thus it is seen that the milkman's reputation for honesty is d considerable part of his stock in trade Every nickel paid for a quart of milk is really not all paid for the milk but d part of it represents a blind conf dence in the milkman's uprightness. It is tribute to probable integrity. This is why MT. Meyer wants S2, 900.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-10
PORTO REGAIN TRADE
The Effect of the New Tariff
 Arrangement
A Sharp Increase of Both Exports and Imports During the Month of May-Contrast With Our Other Insular Trade.

Washington, July 9.-(SpeciaD The effect of the new Porto Rican tariff act is plainly perceptible in the commerce between the United States and that island during the month of May The Monthly Summary of Commerce and Finance just issued by the treasury bureau of statistics, shows that exports to Porto Rico have more than doubled as compared with the preceding May, and imports from the island have near ly doubled. Exports to the island from the United States in May. 1899, were SS05, ,564 and in May, 1900, $696, ,479. The imports into the United States from the island in May, 1899 Were S647 ,179, and in May, 1900. s1,103,S67 This in crease is the more remarkable because it had been understood that the people of Porto Rico had little to sell and little to buy. since the hurricane of last An gust had gone far to impoverish the people of that island.
 It is also interesting to observe that the May commerce with Porto Rico shows a much greater increase than is the case with any of the other islands. With Cuba the commerce of May diff fered little from that of May. 1899, and this was also the case with the Hawai- ian islands; while in the Philippine islands the imports show no increase, though the exports show a remarkable gain.
 The following tables show our cX- ports to. and imports from each of the islands in May. 1900, compared with May, 1899:
Arizona republican., 1900-07-10
A CABINET COUNCIL.

Washington, July g. Developments in the Chinese situation were consid- cred by members of the cabinet at consultation held today. The partici- pants explained their conference by saying it was the first opportunity of fered lately to gather as many as four of the cabinet members for consulta- tion. Results followed in tue shape of renewed activity in a dispatch of re- Inducements to China. Admiral Memphis cablegram giving his esti- mate of the amount of force that he regards necessary to represent the United States properly in the move ment upon Pekn was carefully consid. Tred. K-n agreement as rGacneI 4 >-S t' say nothing about the admirars figures, on the ground that it would be impoli- tic to make our needs known to the Chinese in the first instance, and also of the desire on the part of this gov ernnent to avoid being put in a posi- ton of appearing to set up a standard for other powers in this matter. It is understood, however, that the pith of Admiral Memphis communication is the necessity of speedy achievements, if quick action is desired, and on the latter point there is not a dissenting voice among the cabinet officers.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-10
Brighter View Taken of
 Chinese Trouble
VIGOROUS MEASURES
Though Reports From the Orient are More Satisfactory, the Pow CTS are Increasing Their Efforts to Relieve the Captives- Russia and Japan Will Work Harmon iously-Administration is Active.

London, July 10.-With the foreigners in Pekin probably safe amid civil war, with Prince Ching on their side, with the powers united and their forces con- stantly increasing, the outlook in China is now rather more hopeful than it has been for month past. It appears from a cautious statement given out by Tao Tai Shan in Shanghai that the reason the heavy guns bearing on the legations at Pekin were not used, is that Prince Ching. who is served by 10000 troops, seized all the artillery ann munftion. Shan, likewise, intimates thSi, Yung Lu, Commander-in-c chief of the northern army, is associated with Prince Ching in opposition to Prince Tuan's ferocious designs and dictatOrial ambition. Shan, who appears to be the sole Shanghai conduit of PekIn news, cheers the foreign con3uls by those confidential communications, but takes excessive precautions to prevent the Chinese from thinking him friendly to the foreigners.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-10
THE ACME SHELTER
A Local Company Which Will Erect
 Plant at Wickenburg.

About a year ago the Acme Smelling and Refining company was organized in Phoenix with capital stock of &. .OOO.- = 0OO, and with the following board of di- rectors: C. C. Cole. Webster Street. T. T. Powers, Emil Gang, N. C. Wilson. Cal Ogburn and H. M. Chapman. All are well known in Phoenix, except. per haps, the first named, who was former ly chief justice of Iowa and whose in terests here are of recent date.
 It is understood that the plan of the company was to sell only d sufficient amount of stock to pay for installing the necessary machinery which it is now announced has been done, and that the machinery will be bought within the next ninety days. The shelter will be erected at Wickenburg, and there is no question but that dis trict will supply all the ore it can han dle.
 The company has already contracted with mine owners for a supply of 269 tons daily and once in operation this amount will doubtless be. greatly in creased.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-10
GOEBEL CASES
Called Up by Judge Cantrill Tester
 day on Change of Venue.

Georgetown, Ky, July 9.-The cases of the commonwealth against Youtsey, Powers, Davis. Whitaker and Coombs, charged with complicity in the murder of William Goebel at Frankfort, Janu- ary 4. were called by Judge Cantrill on change of venue today. By order of the court all persons who entered the court room were searched. In addition to an imposing array of counsel on each side and q large number of witnesses from all parts of the state d big crowd of spectators thrOnged the room. The jury is not yet selected.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-10
IT WILL RAIN
The Long Drouth Will Be Broken
 and Phoenix Should Prepare.

The Salt River valley has suffered an unusually long dry spell, covering the last nine months. broken only by a few refreshing rains late in the spring.
 The meteorological history of the country has been that this section of country, when working according to it's general schedule, has a summer and winter rainy season. The winter rains usually occur between December 15 and the latter part of January, and the summer rains generally occur in July. sometimes as early as the Fourth. Sometimes either may be delayed for d month, and occasionally one or the other misses entirely. But it is of rare occurrence that both should miss dur ing the same year. The skipping of one rainy season is accepted as a pretty good sign that the other will be on time.
 The missing of either, of course, makes a scarcity of water before the next wet weather season rolls round. This causes the occasional drouths that so alarm the people of the valley, but which are usually over before any great or lasting damage is done.
 The scarcity of rain for the last nine months is. therefore. one very good req son why a wet season must be close at hand unless the whole neurological programme has been completely upset.
 Another reaosn is that the drouth section seems to be frazzling out on the edges and rain signs are being noted. MT. A. M. Franklin. who was here yes terday from Tucson, reports that Sum- day nights west bound train on the Southern Pacific was delayed about six hours by a washout near Wilcox and there have been two or three slight sprinkles in Tucson, while the clouds begin to look promising. The prophets in Tucson are predicting rain in the near future, and one of them has put up a $10 bill against $5 that Pima county gets a drenching before the 18th.
 Local amateur weather sharps who have been watching the clouds closely of late say that Phoenix will also be in the swim and that umbrellas and rub bers will be sought for in a very few days.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-10
C Onference ofDemocratic
 Leaders at Lincoln
POPOCRATIC COMBINE
Campaign Committee Will Be Ap- pointed by Jones the Personnel of Which will Represent Every Shade of Political Opinion That Leans Toward Bryan-The Issue is Not Principle But Bryan.

Lincoln, Neb., July 9.-Plans for the democratic national campaign of 1900
 were outlined and practically agreed upon today at a protracted conference between the leaders of the party. The plans include the appointment of a. campaign committee as agreed upon
 between the representatives of the democratic, silver republican and popu- list parties at Kansas City. This com- mittee will include the members of all three parties and perhaps also demo- crats not members of the national com mittee, but who are prominent in the of the party. This committee will, it is said, have charge, in measure, of the practical working cf the campaign and will work for fusion on state and congressional tickets, wherever possible. The press and exc cutive committee, it is expected. will, with one or two exceptions be the samE as last year. The personnel of all r
 committees was left in the hands vN Chairman Jones.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-10
RUSSIANS FROM MEXICO.

Salina, Kan, July 9.-A party of thirty Russian immigrants have reached here from the western coast of Mexico, following the party which came from there about three months ago. They formed a portion of the colony which was persuaded to mi grate from Russia to Mexico by false representations and their condition is deplorable. The colony divided after it reached Mexico and this party suf- fered more than any of the others. They could not stand the hot Mexican climate and whole families were swept away by fever. The remnant which reached Salina is clothed in rags and appeared half starved.
 They are endeavoring to reach the Russian settlement in Ellis and Russell counties, west of here.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-10
RUSSIA AND JAPAN.

Sls. Petersburg. July g. Authoritative information just obtained confirms the report that Russia has consented to and is even desirous that Japan should actlN ely cooperate in the pacification of China. Russia places no limit on the number of Japanese troops to he employed and only stipulates that this agreement is not to constitute a man. date whereby Japan win obtain a privi- legged position. Japan. it is added. must cooperate in the work of pacification on the same conditions as the other powers.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-10
WILLIAMS PARTING WORD.

kiel, July 9.-Addressing the first naval division prior to its departure for China today, Emperor William said:
 fours IS the first division of armored shlps which l send abroad. Remember you will have to fight a cunning foe, provided with modern weapons, to aVenge German blood which has flowed
 But spare the women and children. I shall not rest until China is subdued and all the bloody deeds are avenged. You will fight together with the troops 0f the various natiOnalities. See that you maintain good cOmradeship wJ.h tEem."
Arizona republican., 1900-07-10
TEST OF KANSAS LAW.

Topeka, Kan. July 9-The supreme court is hearing the habeas corpus case instituted by Attorney c. W. Fairchild on behalf of C. C. Corum and w Q. Robinson, two Kansas City young men, who Were arrested at Kingman recently for soliciting without a license and thrown in jail The legal proposition involved is that of interstate commerce, and is very similar to the Bergen case at Ottawa recently, in which Federal Judge w. c. Hook held a portion of the Kansas prohibitory law invalid. Corum and Robinson are two agents of Kan