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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-02-10
IN NATIONAL SENATE.
Amendment to Continue Six-Year
Course at Annapolis Was
Agreed To-

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-A senate
amendment to continue the six-years'
course at the Annapolis naval aca-
denny and not to graduate three high
classes at the academy at this time
was agreed to by vote of 40 to II.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-02-10
NEW PRINCE OF WALES.
Duke uf Cornwall and York Will Re
ceive That Title After Visit
ing Colonies.

LONDON. Feb, s-Klng Edward. 4
is semi officially asserted, desires 1t to be
known that the Duke Of Cornwall and
York will not be created Prince Of
Wales until after his visit to the colo
nies.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-02-10
QUEEN ALEXANDRA.
Would Have Preferred to Have Re-
mained Princess Of Wales.

LONDON, Feb. 9,--In all the homage
paid TO King Edward, Queen Alexandra
is little heard OF. Proclamation by
the King" in big black type, parades
itself curiously on the London board
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-02-10
IN NATIONAL HOUSE.
Republican Member Made Strong
Speech for Filipino Independence.


Speech for Filipino Independence.
WASHINGTON. Feb 9.-During the
consideration Of the diplomatic and
consular appropriation bill, Representa-
tive Brown Of Ohio. standing in the
center on the Republican side Of the
chamber made speech strongly con-
demnnP the colonial policy and urg-
ing that congress should at once give
assurance to the Filiplnos that the rur-
pose of the United States was to give
them independence.
His announcement that he would ad-
vocate a resolution to this effect was
loudly appauded, particularly on the
Democratic side. and at the close Of his
speech many of his Republican asso-
ciates crowded about him and congratu-
lated him.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-02-10
WHEAT MARKET.

PORTLAND, Feb. 9.-Wheat, Walla
Walla. 54lE
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 9,-Wheat,
May, 1OlA; cash, 96A.
CHICAGO, Feb. 9.-Wheat May,
opening, 74ISG74Ia; closing, 749s.
LIVERPOOL, Feb. S,-Wheat May,
5s 1l%d.
PRICE OF SILVER.
NEW YORK, Feb, 9,-Silver. SIS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-05
ON OCTOBER 10.
Da,e Of PTuhlhltlOnIst ConVsn-
tlon- Campaign TO Ba Vigorous

The executive committee of the Prohi-
bition state Central committee met at the
office OF James a. Williams in this city
at noon yesterday IN order TO AK date
for the State Nominating convention.
Mr. Williams was ,he only member OF the
committee not present.
II IL intended TO make this year q
memorable one In the annals OF the
Prohibition party. The committee de-
cided 10 abandon The past policy of hold
ing an early convention. The date set
was Thursday. October 10.
The state evangelist. Rev. Robert ".
Clarke. viii make canvass OF the state
IN the meantime. Ills purpose Is TO see
that every section will send as many dele
gates to the convention az possible.
/ Acting Chairman elisha T. Read, who
was authorized 10 engage a han for the
| convention. has secured the Franklyr
Lycemn hall at rs Westminster street
/ this city. It was also voted that h'
/ should secure speakers from outside th'
/ state 90 address the meeting.
/ The plan OF National Chairman Stcwar
has already been made public. II Is ex
| pected that there will be several loca
| Prohibition alliances, both I'm the city an'
outside, formed IN the near future.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-05
NOTES FROM THE hARB0R.

The following vessels have arrived ana
sailed during the past "a hours;
Arriyed-Steamers Plymouth, GRIMM
Massachusetts, Rowland; fremont VII
cox. New York: State OF Texas Baiu-
MORE Queen city, Grey. Seaconnet ana
return; city of Newport. Rlcn' Ne"PoI'
and return: tugs Tormentor Teaser. Ger
trllde Reliance, Mars. w. II. GlauWish'
Fdward I.uckenbach. Richmond' schoon-
ers Swallow, Calais; Sandy HOOK Wv @Eom
York: III & Whitehead. Emmet' Huusoh
river: barges Juniata, Georgia, Moon
beam. James Hughes, Ira "A. Alien MaIS
land Humes, Ftdelia: 49, ~,.,,,,,
Saned-Steamers Plymouth, Massachu-
setts fremont, New York: New ShoIe,
ham. Dodge New London l bIoch Set
and Newport and return: Islander. fet-
tey Seaconnet and return; tugs Ieaser'
Tornentor Gertrude, Edward Lucken-
bach Reliance: barges S. r. Mead Ban
dit. Virginia, Palmer. Bridgeport
The State OF Texas, the spare snlp W ol
company came into port this morning III
stead OF the Gloucester. she having taken
the place OF the kershaw, whlch ~ Hlu
up for slight repairs. the Gloucea'ei
will be here on her next regular trip.
The messengers on the steamer fly'
mouth of the old line had n rich musical
treat during the passage from New forf
last night for Crispini. the well-knVwi
trombonist was aboard. who Is said 10 b'
| the only artist I'm his line who mas woi
the distinction OF playing before the TOY
| alty OF the world. Mr.. Crispini came ovel
| from New York on n sort OF vacauoi
/ and was induced by the leader OF th'
steamers orchestra to render 'nunDe'
OF solos which was heartily applauded.
In about ono wear the old sea salts VII
/ watch the harbor for the nun OF tne o''
Providence. as shs will be turned into
| coal barcc
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-05
a WONDERFUL scisNcG.

Many of our readers will doubtless be
surprised TO learn that new science IN
therapentics-a science that cures disease
without drugs or the surgeons knife
Is being taught in this city. The Rhode
Island College of osteopathy is teaching
the new drugless science Of Osteopathy
10 large number of students.
A representative Of The News was taken
through the school rooms In the Conrad
building on Westminster street and was
shown that the college Is thoroughly
equipped 10 give a complete course In the
new science OF healing. Doctor Rhoads'
who IL secretary of the college and In
structor In osteopathy diagnosis and
practlce. SAYS that a popularity Of osteo-
pathic practice Is that eighty per cent.
OF the patients are chronic cases; cast
Oft as incurables Of the practitioners Of
tho older schools, and yet sevepty-five
mar cent. of these are cured and all are
benefited.
osteopathy Is based on accurate and
complete knowledge OF the anatomy and
phvsiology OF the human organism. The
treatment Is by manipulation OF nerves
a. A. natural and lasting. The college
announcement Will be seen on the nrs'
page OF this iseue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-05
EAST PROVIDENCE.

Al the meeting Of the town council yes
terday the proposed Nut and Bolt and
the Sheriff. Metal companies were for ~
period OF 10 years 10 be capitalized at
100000. There Is Just a little Kicking
or the part OF some OF the citizens who
say that the council should not exempt
out OF town companies from taxation, and
that the spirit OF the act In reference 10
this matter Is that companies who were
90 be favored I'm this way were to be
chartered under the laws OF Rhode ISL
and instead OF New Jersey. and some are
Inclined 20 think that one OF the new
companies II composed OF wind" All.
however, will gladly welcome the new
comcrs NJ they open up for actual work
instead OF the sale OF stock for the re-
spective concerns Mention was made In
the news some days ago In reference 20
the Nut and Bolt company. who had
made start 10 build on Massasoit ave-
nue.. The other concern is said To locate
on what is known as the Patch"
Yesterday afternoon Health Officer Ma
son r.. Wood placed a diphtheria card or
Walnut street near Waterman avenue
and scarlet fever card on house or
Second street. near the top of Fort Hill
Both cases are mild and all precaution'
have been taken.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-05
INJURY TO CHIEF SIEERE.

Chief Steere Of the ire department met
with peculiar and painful accident
while on the annual outing Of the Provi-
dcnce Fire King association az the
grounds ~ the Warwick club. yesterday
afternoon. lie was seated az an open
window watching the ban game when the
sash suddenly fell. pinniug one arm
on the sill and severely bruising ~.
The injured member was bathed and
bandaeed temporarily until the chief re-
turned 10 the city In the early evening
when he consulted a physician. lie was
attending TO his duties as actively as ever
today and received the congratulations
OF friends on his fortunate escape from
what might possibly have been more Sc
rfous injsry.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-05
TO NUT ISLAND.
Former Sound Steamer Will Be
Broken Up for Junk.

The famous steamer Providence, which
for more than a quarter OF century
has given such satisfactory service on
the sound. plying between this city ana
the metropolis, was towed out OF the har-
Dor yesterday afternon oby tugs Ieaser
and Tormentor.
The steamer, now a back number, was
sold recently 10 Butler a. CO., OF Boston
and she is on her way TO Nut lsiaho'
Boston harbor. there TO be broken up az
marine junk The exterior OF the crait
gives IL a decidedly weather beaten APP
pearanoe. but the joiner work IL soma
and the luxurious furnishings OF the m
terror are as yet undisturbed.
The Providence was built nearly ~
years ago in New York and was COM
panlon steamer to the Bristol. TWO com
panies which undertook their construction
failed, and the nearly completed steamers
remained inactive for TWO years. Ihen
jay Gould and Jim Fisk TOOK hold OF
them. and started them TO running pc
tween Bristol and New YORK ana Iduei
between this city, Fall river, Ne"Polt
and New York The last time she was
in commission was during the Shamrock-
Columbia races in october, 1879 Wnen
she was placed on the Norwich nne LOT d
few days 10 take the place Oh poa' az
tending the regatta. -.
Ihe following were her commanders:
Can't ben" simmons (deceased), VINO
brought her OUT Capt. Abraham SIM
mons Capt. Baylies Davis Ideceaseul,
Capt Elijah Davis. Capt. John hanlthono
(deceased) and Capt Nathan Sanders
George w. Clifford was the last 70
leave the gangplank before her depaTW. W W.ule
Yesterday afternoon-the gang PLANK ina,
for 80 years he had crossed ume anu
again from his first service as water poy
TO the later and more responsible posi-
ton OF chief engineer. 49,,
During her years OF service the fIoNI- f
dence met with only one serious mlshap'
IL was during the regime OF the late SHpt.
Hammond In a fog she struck on
Dyer's Island. while outward Dounu rom
Fall River She remained there nara ano
fast for a week. when she was noateu py
the Providence Tow Boat company
whose boats were commanded by Capt;
Nat sutton After that she struck anu
sunk a three -masted schooner IN mount
Hone bay The chapter or accidents Is
very short. considering her long term Oh
Mr.. Clifford and her assistant, MT;
Weaver acted as faithful watchmen ",
the steamer while out of service anu ueu
I'm here Now that his floating noine-ass =
one time the palatial steamer OF the souno
has passed from the control or the Con
solidated road, he has received orders 10
report at Newport for further duty.
Mr. Weaver will be henceforth num-
bered among the crew OF the freisht
steamer City of Taunton.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-05
BRIST0L'S PRIDE.
New School Building Dedicated
With Filling Exercises.

The new Oliver school building on state
street. Bristol. was dedicated with ap-
propriate exercises. yesterday afternoon,
and citizens generally take pride IN the
latest accession 20 the towns excellent
educational facilities. 1t Is a six-room
structure, capable ~ seating oomforta-
bly, $50 pupils and cost $4,000. The mate
rial Is OF brick with white marble trim
mings and the architects were William
r. walker q sons of Providence.
The program OF yesterday afternoon 3
exercises was as follows: Prayer, Rev.
w. Ienoir Hood: delivery OF KEYS, Ezra
Dixon. chairman of building committee;
ceptance by George L. Arnold; singing,
Arnold. chairman OF school committee
naming Of school house, Edward S. Bah.
hit. dedication ode. prepared for the ded.
fcation of Byheld school by Rt Rev, NJ
A. De w. Howe -. D.; presentation oi
Gag donated BY Charles A. Barber.
Presentation by Robert Young and ac
ceptance by GeorgeU. Arnold; singing
star spangled Banner" short address
ss by Hon. Thomas V. stockwell, com
missioner OF public schools; Rev SeoTg'
l.. Locke. u. d; Parmenas skinner Jr'
John Post Reynolds. superintendent o
rchools; clifford Whipple' putnam "
Taf, Rev. w. ]. Tnley. Chandler "a. cog
esshali prof Wilfred II. Munro, and l.
+ Anderstrom; music. America bene
lction. Rev T. Newton owen.
Inc building committee whose member
xt~rharrea their duties I'm a most enicien
-nanncr consisted OF Ezra Dixon, chair
-,.n. F,hcr Hnl secretary; s. y. Munro
" 81 Dunbar. James Tolrn, X. Pearc
and Augustus T. Nerone.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-05

New York, Sept. 5.-Major General Ar
thur Macarthur. who recently returned
from the Philippines, came 70 New York
yesterday, from Washington to pay his
respects to Secretary of War Elihu Root.
,reyious TO his departure Tor his home In
Milwaukee.
II had very pleasant call on Mr..
Root" said General Macarthur at the
Naldorf-Astoria There was nothing in
the nature OF consultation. l called
merely to pay my respects. When left
Manila my official connection with the
Philippines ceased"
Gneral Macarthur will remain here sew
erai days and then will go to Milwaukee,
where elaborate preparations are being
made to welcome him.
The ceremonies will begin on Sept II
with a grand parade % the state troops
and banquet by the Merchants associa-
tion. There will be minor functions that
will extend over several days.
1t is understood that General MacAr-
thur will be placed on the waiting list
Tor Nnlle 10 give nun rest anu ui"'
after the retirement OF General Merriam
now In command OF the department OF
Colorado, he will be assigned to that com
mand with headquarters in Denver.
He said X would not he In good tast'
for him 10 discuss this matter and h
would neither deny nor confirm the re
port.
'Have you anything to say regarding
the criticism of the methods employee
by General Funston in capturing Aguinal
do?" General Macarthur was asked.
"Only this" he replied "All credit 10
the achievement belongs 10 General Funs
ton. but any criticism of the methods h
employed should be directed 10 me. a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-05
Gen. Macarthur Says Criticisms OF
Method by Which Aguinaldo Was
CAPTURED Concern Himself Solely

General Funston merely was carrying out
orders given by ne. They are discussing
this matter in Europe" he added, much
more than the people here appear 10 De
doing"
Speaking of present conditions in the
PHILIPPINES. General Macarthur said little
remained TO be dono compared with what
has already been accomplished.
Everything is going smoothly there at
present" he said, thanks largely TO the
efficient cooperation of''the war depart
men under the direction OF Secretary
Root Thre are less than one thousand
men under arms against us, They are di-
vided in two groups, one In the southern
part OF the Island OF Luzon, under Mel
var, and the other under Lucban, on the
island of Samar. There Is some disorder
I'm the island OF Bohol. but otherwise the
islands are comparatively quiet"
How soon II would be expedient to re-
duce our army in the islands, General
Macarthur was not prepared to say, but
for the present, q least, he says the
military force there should not, be al
lowed TO fall below forty thousand.
'It Is not the number of men we have
there, however that has TO do with over
coming the bands that yet remain undel
arms" he said 1.-The number we nov
have is as good as a million would be
| The Filipinos haye retired To the fast
nesses OF the mountains, and II is only b.
| cutting Off their source OF supplies, as W
| have done, that we can finally over
come them. II IL difficult 70 describe thes
mountains. They are vastly different an
more difficult TO get about I'm than an
we have In this country"
General Macarthur believes a civil COY
ernment can be organized by the Filir
inos in the course OF time that will h
satisfactory not only to them, but to III
| Unied States.
"There IL = very evident desire on N
part Of all the better element 10 adol
American wavs" he said ''They realii
that American rule is there to stay"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-05
FATAL DRAUGHT.
RspTovod Wife Regrets Too Late
Drinking CaTbo|lC Acid.

New York, Sept. 5.-The climax to din
ner party given by Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Il. Peters. at their home on 1lsth street
in this city, came last night, when Mrs
Peters deliberately walked TO the side
board, filled liquor glass with carbolic
acid and facing her guests, drained the
glass. Her action, IL is said. was brought
about by a reproof from her husband be-
fore the rest OF the party.
After she had drunk the poison and
physicians were called, Mrs. Peters, who
Is only 26 years of age, begged the doc
tors to save her life.
Everything possible was done. but sh'
died some hours afterwards.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-05
B0ERS ACTIVE.
Shsspnsr's Commando Turns
NoTthward-- Train Detailed.

Cape Town. Sept. 5.-Sheepners COM
mado, consisting of three hundred men
and six hundred horses appears TO have
reached the limit OF fits southern raid and
turned to the northwards, having gained
some recruits.
one hundred mounted men have been
following endeavoring 10 unite with
sheepners commando but have been un-
able TO overtake It.
An armored train was derailed al Taun-
gas station Monday last three British be-
ing killed and five wounded.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-05
HIS BODY FOUND.
Thomas S, BrowneII Met Death
by Accidental Drowning.

The body OF Thomas s. Brownell was
found floating in the water at Bristol
Narrows yesterday afternoon. He was
in his SD year and had been missing from
his home at Riverside since Monday
night.
With the exception of shoe missing
from the left and sock wanting on the
right foot, the body was fully dresseo
and apparently had net been In the water
much more than a day.
Medical Examiner f" "illiams was salts
fed that it was a case of accidental
drowning. rather than foul play as at FIRST
feared, and deemed an inquest unneces'
sary. The funeral will take place tomor'
row afternoon from the residence OF
relative, Mrs. James s. collamore Of War
rem.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-05
Time EXTENDED.
Stock Yards Butchers Confident
Of 10 Per Cent Advance.

Chicago. Sept 5.-An extension Of the
time in which the big packing firms at
the stock yard may return and answer
TO the union butchers demand for ten
per cent increase In wages has been con-
ceded by President Michael Donnelly OF
the Amalgamated Meat Cutters union.
Mr.. Donnelly expressed hlmesf as sat
ished that concessions sufficient 90 in
sure immunity from a strike would be
made by the employers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-05
OIL AS FUEL FOR LOCOMOTIVES.

San Francisco. Sept. 5.-General Mana
ger Krlttschnitt. OF the Southern Pacific
company who has just returned from an
exten.cd inspection trip over the line
from here 90 New orleans has announced
that all the company's locomotives VIII
be equipped for the burning of OIL In
stead OF coal as expeditiously as possi-
BILE To that end storage tanks with q
capacity OF $1,000 barrels each will be
erected at Oakland. Fresno. Mendoza and
other points south and east on the line.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-05
SIX SET FREE.
Granted Discharges From Bank
rup'cy by Judge Brown.

There was a brief session OF the United
States court. today, In the Postonice
building, Judge Brown presiding.
Bankruptcy proceedings were under
consideration and half dozen petitioners
were granted desired discharges. OF this
number four were from Providence. and
one each from Bristol and Woonsocket.
There was virtually no opposition to the
various petitions which were granted as
follows:
Oscar A. Carlton, Warren c. Greene,
ULYSSES Racine and NJ. Ssserretta Jones,
all of Providence.
William r. Peters, Bristol
r. X. Limarge, Woonsocket
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-05
STILL SANGU|NE.
Worcester Man Believes He
viii Bo Cleared Of Murder,

Worcester Mass. Sept. 5-Oscar Will
liam Nelson is still sanguine that sooner
or later he will be cleared of all COM
plicity in the murder of Gustaf A. Erick-
son. here. Something VIII turn up, he
told his counsel. David r. O'Connell yes
terday. that will clear him from al con-
nection with the crime
Mr.. O'Connell. who is senior counsel for
Nelson, went 10 the state prison yes
terday for consultation with his client.
on account of the approaching hearing OF
the case before the full bench of the
supreme court which sits in Worcester
beginning Sept. 30.
The case goes to the court on exceptions
of Nelson's counsel saved at the trial.
EThere is possibility that. II the SUI
preme court disallows the exceptions
the case Will be carried 10 the u. >
courts. as II is said that Nelson has
never been naturalized, having been born
In Sweden.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-05
TUNNEL PROJECT.
That Between Scotland and Ire
land Explained 10 Engineers.

Glasgow. Sept 5--James Barton today
explained to the engineering congress.
now IN session here. the proposed tunnel
between Scotland and Ireland.
The committee which considered tho
routes thought that the best one was
from projecting portion Of Wigton-
shire. where the Scotch coast Is within n
10 25 miles Of the coast OF county Antrim
and county Down. ireland. The cost IL
estimated at El0.0oo.0 .000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-05
NEW SLETS.
when the 'shadders thieken syenin's'

When the ~shadders thicken evenins'
An the frehies kinder shine
An the wind is softly moanin'
Through the hemlock an the the pine;
When the crickets are a-chlrpln,
An the frogll croak at night,
Then you'd best be gIttin ready
For the fish is goin' 10 bite
When n comes roun' time for seedin
An there's breakin' to be done,
An you've got 10 put In the garaen'
An a thousand things IN one,
An you~feel kinder ithchin
An YOU can't explain IL quite,
Then you'd best be gettin' ready
For the hsh is goin' TO bite.
When the days are getin' longer
An the bees are 'mongst the flowers,
An the world is lookin' fresher
Watered by the April showers;
When the lilacs are a-buddin,
An the crocus cup I'm sight,
Then you'd best be gettin ready
For the fish is goln' to bite.
Field and Stream.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-05

-ps wrNsIow's SOOTHING SYRUP
e. neen used for over nffy years by
millions 81 mothers Tor their children
while teething With perfect success. ~
isye All rain. cures wind cole. and u the
80 remedy for Diarrohea. IL Will re-
ileve the por little sufferer Immediately.
sold by druggists In every part OF the
worid Twenty-Five cent? bottle. Be
sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow sooth-
lar syrup" and take no ottsr Kind.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-05
Providence Public Schools.

Candidates for admission 10 any ono ~
the Providence High Schools. nov ss',- sIae
uafes of the Providence brauthtl
schools are notified to attend az eNauh-
nation at the Classical. High. Sfll4Oi ."
Sc turdav next September Ith. az sa NJ
H. 8. rARBEI,L. Superin'ehu'h"
Sept. 3, 1901.