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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25
Of WHAT
GOV. TAFT SAID.
Text of His Speech Relative to the
Negotiations at Rome Regard
ing the FriarS

Washington, Sept. 25.-The bureau OF in
sular affairs yesterday furnished to the
press copies OF the speech made by Gov
enron Taft on the occasion of the re-
ception rendered him when he arrived IN
the Philippine Islands. In the course OF
the speech Governor Taft said:
You can be very sure that 1t will be
only a matter Of year or two before the
American duty on Philippine products
will be reduced TO so small a figure as
10 make IL practically free trade.
Delays in congressional action on the
tarin and postponement OF the time for
a popular assemly are only the outgrowth
OF the conservatism due TO a doubt on the
part OF many as to the real condition in the
islands. doubt. i may say. which Moth
ing will so qpickly dispel as quiet prose-
cution OF agriculture and other pursits
and an avoiding of useless political agita-
tion for the next year.
THE many questions requiring settle
ment between the Philippine government
and the church led the president and Sec
retary OF war to direct me &c visit Rome
for conference with the pope to see IL
basis OF settlement might not be reached.
After an audience with the pope the in
structions were referred to a committee
OF cardinals and an answer was given
me agreeing generally with all the pur-
poses stated In the instructions. which
included among other things the pur-
chase of the friars lands by the govern
ment.
TO ARBITRATION.
This answer proposed that the fur
ther negotiation be had between an
apostolic delegate and myself in Ma
Mia With the hope OF having less 10 40
In Manila and by authority of the secre-
tary. / replied by suggestion TO the pope
the form OF a contract to he signed In
Rome, submitting the questions al issue
to tribunal of arbitration to consist
OF two members appointed by the pope.
two by this government and the fifth
to be appointed by the viceroy of India.
THE questions were: First, the price
TO be paid for the friars' lands; second.
the price to be paid for the occupation
OF parish churches and converts by Am
erican troops, and. third. the disposition
of educational and charitable trusts, in
cluding the San Jose college case
The contract included a convent that
the members Of the four great religious
orders who were all Spaniards, should
leave the islands In tive years after the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25
BIG CLASS
BowdoIn Has 86 Freshmen
This Year.

Brunswick. Me-. Sept. 25.-Bowdoin
college opened this morning on its lolst
year with s6 freshmen enrolled. the larg-
est number in the history of the college
President Hyde attended the chapel SER
vice. but leaves this week for Chicago
where he will preach for the next four
weeks.
An enthusiastic football meeting was
held last night, being attended by about
200 students. The first game will be
played next Saturday with the Fort
Preble eleven OF Portland.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25
LAST COVENANT REJECTED.

as parish priests.
LAST COVENANT REJECTED.
1.-The Vatican agreed to sign such a
contract excepting the last covenant,
which II declined to sign; hrst, because
ligious matterE not the proper subject OF
a commercial contract: second, because
by signing sucn Z covenant II would give
just offence TO Spain, whose suDJects
these friars were and as such were en-
titled TO remain In the Islands under the
treaty of Paris, and because the Nd'lcil
were regarded as the exaggerated charges
against them.
INSTEAD OF this, however. the pope
Se sd hgSSsh 70 6e
the islands, to recall the friars eNE nov
ding to the Institutes OF dnca,,on their 0rder 70
natives so that the priesthood, ultimate
~, should be entirely native and not 70
INTRODUCE priests OF other other ma hhau93nTa,feSS 3Tn,teS
States. into the islands.
"He said that the money for the lands
would go 10 the church for the beneht
OF the church in the Philippines. and not
TO the orders. and he finally reiterated
what had been said earlier I'm the CORE.
spondence that no priest would be sent
10 any parish in the islands whom
majority of the Catholics Of the parish
did not wish TO receive.
APOSTOLIC DELEGATE.
''In view Of the unwillingness OF the
Vatican TO enter into a contract Tor the
definite removal of the. Spanish friars,
the secretary OF war was unwilling
10 enter into a contract obllgating the
Philippine government and the Amerl-
can government TO pay such INDEFINITE
sums without further investigation. and
preferred 10 recur TO the original method
OF negotiation proposed by the Vatlcan
visit the Islands With authority 10 seft
the lands 10 settle the rentals due and
to agree upon the question OF charitable
and educational trusts.
This basis was agreed to, and nego-
tiatons are to be continued here after all
the data necessary have been submitted
by the representative OF the church TO
the government
ut will thus be seen that the ne
gotiations upon many OF the issues are
only begun. though the sale of the
lands has been approved. and that as
to the question of the return of the friars
to the parishes the matter is completely
in the hands Of the people OF each parisn
for a settlement"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25
TENDER THEIR THANKS

Chicago. Sept 25.--After a meeting last
night telegram was sent by the North
western Krankcn Unterstuetzungs Vereln
10 President Roosevelt and Secretary Hay
In which the Jews OF Chicago rendered
their heartfelt thanks for the effort I'm he.
half OF their race and I'm behalf of nu-
manlty." I'm the matter OF the Roumanian
protest.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25

bined area OF the twenty states OF Maine.
New Hampshire, Vermont, Massa-
York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Della
ware, Maryland, Virginia. West Virginia.
North Carolina, South Carolina, Geogia.
Florida, Alabama. Mississippi and Ten
nessee. Scientific American
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25
LAWN TENNIS EXPERTS

London. Sept 2s.-The oficial report
Of W. ". Collins. president Of the Lawn
Tennis association of the tour OF the
British lawn tennis players In the Unit
ed States. frankly admits that the re
cent contests demonstrated that the
Americans possess two singles players
AZ good at least as our best. but IN
doubles we have a pair better than any
thing they can for the moment produce" !"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25
The GLORY That Was Greed.

These papers. says the London Daily
News Of a volume Of Mr. RooseveIt's
essays and addresses. are The most
Straightforward. incisive profession Of
loyalty 10 the idea of the Beautiful ana
the good 20 which any ruler Of men has
given utterance since the heydsy OF
ancient Hellas."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25

II wonder who II was that said polite
ness doesn't cost anything" said Farmer
Corntossel
Don't you believe it7"
We'll I have my doubts Whenever
60 20 town and some stranger ie espcc-
tally polite 90 me I always fells as II was
liable 90 cost me anywhere from 81 10
SO accordin' TO how much l happen 10
have. washington Star
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25
ARTILLERY CORPS
President Palma Of Cuba Pro-
poses TO Make an Increase.

New York, Sept. 25.-President Palma
will soon call a meeting OF the officers
of the Cuban army to consider the i'm"
mediate increase OF the artillery corps
To 500 men. cables the Havana correspon-
dent OF the Herald. This will be done
with view to replacing the American
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25
Squirrels Have Fun With Sheep.

A Bar Harbor gentleman tells this story
OF how the squirrels on White Islands
often spend their time In feeding
flock OF sheep from a certain orchard
there. He says that he and his COM
panion. who were duck shooting there
last fall had stopped TO rest I'm an old
fed. In which there was an orchard.
flock Of sheep was feeding near by IL
was not long before their attention was
called To the chirruping OF some squire
reis In a thickct. and they were sur
prised To see the sheep suddenly stop
fceding and manifest great excitemcnt.
The squirrels went into the orchard. and.
climbing into one OF the trees. resumed
their loud chatter. evidently calling the
sheep. slnce the hock At once made for
tho apple tree Then the squirrels began
10 bite of the apples which fell amdng
the hungry sheep. who would struggle
for the fruit like so many schoolboys.
The squirrels seemed TO enjoy the fun.
and after they had dropped few apples
from the first trees they skipped TO a
distant tree for which the sheep would
make in great confusion. After the squir-
reis had thus enjoyed an hours fun with
their heecy neighbOrs. ana supplied them
with n sufficient quantity OF the fruit.
they scampered back TO their haunts In
the thicket leaving the sheep 20 resume
their grains. .-Kennebec Journal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25
The COMMON EVENING SCHOOLS
Monday Evening, Ocf 6, 1902. at 7:5O

Monday Evening" Ock 6, 1902. at 7:5O p.
These schools studies the
on
and evenng ling at o m
to be
famio
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Branch Gramm schoolbui
ghamG Gramm school
bews)
speaking
Doleav Grmm
Manton aven Gran
olneyvnl Schoolc chap on Harisa aver
nd street Gamm hoe for
street over
stree Gramm choob
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sire Schoolbu ding wanskuk
Vineyard street. tGramm Schoo burdin
most
w. H. E Supernte
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25

Two commercial travellers were COM
pairing notes.
II have been out three weeks" said the
fret. and have only got four orders"
That beats me" saidd the other. Il
have been out four week and have onry
got one order. and that's from the frm
TO come home. '-Tlt-Bits.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25

first payment was made for the lands and
that only secular priests or non-parlsh
members OF the regular clergy should act
as parish priests
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25
City of Providence Department of Public Schools
THE FREE PUBLIC EVENING SCHOOL S
THE EVENING HIGH SCHOOL
w
Monday Evening. Sept 20. 1902. At 7:3O D. m.
IN THE ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING

Corner Of Summer ana Pond Streets at 1880 o'clock Applicants for admission
clock
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25

Last evening at the home of Forrest
J. Swain. e3 Ralph street. very pretty
surprise party took place. About 20 Of
his friends enjoyed themselves with
games. music and singing. At 10 O'Clock
everything ceased until all had partaken
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-23
FUNERAL OF ]. T. HARRIS.
Was for Past Twelve Years in News
paper Work in Washington.

Friends OF the late Mr.. ]. 7. Harris for
many years well-known as a local newspa-
per man, gathered In the chapel OF Lees
undertaking establishment yesterday after
noon and took silent part in the funeral
services over his body. The service was
conducted by Rev. A. Norman Ward. pas
tor of the North Carolina Avenue Metho-
dist Protestant Church. and was simple
and impressive. At its close a small party
accompanied the remains to the Congress
sional cemetery.
Those who served as pallbearers were
Messrs Edward L. Coyle. w. A Clements.
Herbert L. Martyr, George 4. Davis Ray
mond Martyr and Charles Counselman.
Mr.. Harris died Monday morning. He
had been i'll for several weeks and had not
been entirely well since the death of his
wife, which occurred about three years
ago. For about twelve years he had been
one OF the most active workers In the local
newspaper field and was particularly sue
cessful in tasks which required unlimited
energy and sacrifice Of personal COM
Tort. Both he and his wife were Ralti-
moreans, and Mr.. Harris obtained his
newspaper training on Baltimore papers.
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roses and white carnations. Two OF Mrs.
Biscoes favorite hymns Lead. Kindly
Light, and Rock OF Ages" were sung
by a sextet stationed In the library, The
casket was borne to the hearse by Mr..
John A. Luttell, Captain Robert Armour
DR.. Levin Sothoron. Mr. George E. Walker.
Dr.. Mslntire. Mr.. Thomas +. Stephenson.
Mr.. George White and Mr.. James b. Lam
bic.
Mrs. Biscoe died suddenly Saturday morn
ing. suffering from an acute attack of
vaivular disease OF the heart. She was
nfty-hve years old. Through the whole
course OF her life she ives distinguished as
a gentle and loving mother. a devoted wife
and an unpretentious but earnest worker In
her church. She had but one daughter,
Miss Annie L. Biscoe. and the two were
practically inseparable. She was always
very proud of her four sons-Henry K. Bis
coe, paymaster In the United States navyt
Or. Frank l.. Biscoe. who has Just re-
signed from the stan OF Providence Hos
pital; Lieutenant Earl Biscoe, who is sta
toned with the heavy artillery at Fort
Marancas. Fla, and John Z. Biscoe, a ca
Diet at the Virginia Military Institute. Her
death separates her for the first time from
a husband whose devotion to her and whose
high regard In her eyes were proverbiaL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-23
WILLIAM BINGER DEAD
Was Stung by Bees and Succumbed to
Blood Poisoning.

Information reached Anacostls last even
ing of the death Sunday afternoon. at his
home, below FOrestville, Prince Georges
county, Md, of William Binger, a we'll
known citizen Of that section. from the eff
fects of stings inflicted upon him Friday
last by angry bees. Mr.. Binger had enter
ed his barn the day referred to for the pur-
pose of removing old coat that had been
hanging inside for many months As he
was taking the garment down from the
place where 1t was hanging a number Of
bees that had built in its folds attacked
him. singing him several times about the
breast and on one thigh. Mr.. Binger gave
no particular attention TO the pain that
followed the singing at first but he was
nnaily Obliged to call a physician. Medical
attention was rendered but blood poison
Ing had set in and could not be checked
despite every effort Of those attending the
I'll man.
Mr.. Binger was siXty-three years old
His wife and seven children survive him
he had resided in the section for about
thirty years. His funeral will occur to-
morrow forenoon from the Methodist
church at Centerville. Nd. near which the
body will be inferred. The funeral cere-
mony was delayed in order to permit some
OF the sons of the deceased. who are in diff
ferent parts Of the country. to reach the
scene.
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FUNERAL OF MRS. BIscoE
Impressive Services in the Presence a
Numerous Friends.

1nterment was made in a vault at Clan
wood cemetery yesterday evening of The
body Of Mrs Annie Earl Biscoe. wife NJ
Major Henry L. Biscoe and for many yeors
a prominent figure in capital city society
Preceding the commitment service. which
was private. the impressive devotional ex.
ercises Of the Presbyterian Church were
read at the Biscoe residence, on 21st street
For half an hour before the funeral he
gan two floors OF the old Biscoe residence
were crowded. Mrs. Biscoes dea lin hax,ne
evoked the sympathy of many Virginians
who are old friends of her husband. many
West Virginians who had known her when
a young girl and great number of the
most substantial; families of Washinxfon
aud Georgetown. Many of these were fam
lily connections. The near relatives who
attended were Mrs. T. w johnson of Pal
.imore and Mrs NJ. c. Milburn of George
town, sisters: Mr.. Robert Earl Of JEFFERSON
county. ". Va. a brother. and Mrs Earl
Neither Lieutenant Henry E. Bfscoe. q. s
X. the eldest son OF the deceased mr.
Major Biscos's only brother could be pres
ent, the former Eeicg stationed on me
Oregon. now at Biemer:on. Wash, ard the
iatte- being In Little Rock. Ark
Rev. Gerhar. A Wilson conducted the
service The casket was surrounded! nv
numerous vreatE5 OF lilies Of the valley
and orchid: AID covered BY pan OF cream
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Caring for the Aged.

Colored Baptists of the District are being
appealed to for aid in connection with the
project of the colored ministers OF that de-
nomination in the District to establish on
property along the Hamilton road near
Garfield two homes, one for aged colored
ministers of the faith and the other for
aged colored members. The coored Bap-
lists have undertaken the purchase OF
eleven acres on the road mentioned ana
nave the property almost cleared of debt
When this is accomplished the work OF
building will be begun
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-23

A very pretty wedding took place at St
Patricks Church at o'clock last evening.
the contracting parties being Miss Toressa
Kathryn Cassassa and Mr.. Antonio Charles
Guiffre. The church was crowded with
friends of the happy young couple Miss
Eliza beth Moliyich and Mr.. J. Archibald
Moriarty were bridesmaid and best man,
respectively. The brides attire was of
beautiful imported net lace over white
satin. The bridesmaid wore a very becom-
Ing dress OF white null. A reception fol-
lowed at the home Of the brides parents.
9l3 e street northwest. Mr. and Mrs.
Guiffre will reside in this city.
Maj. Gen. Corbin and Mrs. Corbin left for
Ohio this afternoon. going direct to Cleye-
land. where they will be the guests of Sen
ator Hanna and Mr.. Myron T. Herrfck.
They will spend one day at Canton visiting
Mrs. Mckinley and going to the grave Of
the late President. The adjutant general
leaves Ohio for a tour of inspection TO Fort
sheridan, Chicago. and Fort Leavenworth.
Kan. Gen. and Mrs. Corbin expect to le.
turn by way of Cincinnati to visit Cen
Corbin's daughter and his father. who
lives near that city.
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DIED.

1902: SARAH AUGUsTA. beloved At daughter aas .!
1 r., the late Rey James A Buck. DID.
day. July Is, at 4:3O pm. 2.
CLARKE. On Sunday. July 20, 1902, after long
illness. WILLIAM f. beloved husband Of Rose
| Funeral private.
CATILRINE, the beloved wife OF James Connor
(nee Maguire). In the thirty first year Of her
Funeral from her late residence on 9Th street be-
tween Umatilla and Vermillion streets. Takonra
to the Church Of the NATIVITY at Brightwood
where requiem mass will be said for the repos1
OF her soul. Relatives and friends invited
| to attend. Interment at Mt Oliyet cemetery -
GEORGE. On Tuesday. July % 1892. at the resi-
| dence of her parents, 1888 11th street north
west. MARY. infant daughter of Maggie Z. and
Funeral Thursday, July "a, pm.
LEIGH On Wednesday. July %. 1902, of typhoid
fever. ENRY $. LEIGH; son Of David g and
ninth year Of his age.
McAUL IIT On July e. 1902; at $50 sm-
Limerick Ireland
McAuIifre aSos street Friday morning. "l inly
Is. at O'Clock. thence to St. stephens
oUA ALL T., Departed this life at an July z.
voted wife Of Thomas ii. Quals and daughter
Of Mrs Eliza Mckenzie.
Washington. d. O., Wednesday, July % at
pm. Services at pm. Thursday. July "a. at
Second Baptist Church. Sd street between Il
and / streets northwest, Washington, ID. c.
| Interment at New GracelAnd.
SkS9N " IoHst isYs born in Orleans county.
Funeral private minneapolis and Rochester pa
pers please copy.) 2'
WHITE; In alexandria. Va; At 1850 am, July
loved wife of wythe White sad daughter Of
Mr., and Mrs. d, G. Reinchl.
9th and streets northwest. Thursday, July
"a 2. at 4so s. pm Relatives and friends in
papers please copyD
In Mernoriam.
darling MAisIE sAIoMR CISSF.. Wa died
suddenly one year ago today. Jnly g. 1901.
I'm lonely now; there's not q spot
That wears gladstone ray.
INV soul is dark" for Ia rot
| Oh. when the summers red
And summer skies blue
One heart throbbed warm that now IL dead.
And mine Was Joyous, too.
| LOVINGLY MAMMA AND SISTER MAUD.
Sleep on: wen meet again. ! know: whers
there's other deep, dreamess night to sluintee
LOVING BROTHER. wIL.BERN
JOHNSON. In sad but loving remembrance Of my
devoted husband, JAMES Il. JOHNSON. Who
died year ago TO-DAY. July -. is"i.
One year has passed and my heart is bleeding.
still sad oh SO sad, and tears 6ow just as free1
4 but. oh, know you happy with Jesus. and l
will Join you soon. ..- 80 ,.,,-~,-
| BY HIS SAD AND LONELY WIFE AND NIECE
LEE In loving remembrance Of my dear hushard.
| ALFRED SYLVESTER LEE. who entered Into
| rest nine years ago today. July 3. 1893
His memory is cherished
| BY HIS WIFE.
! wILKE. In loring remembrance Of our Gear
mother, AUGUSTA wILKE. who died two yssu
4 ago today, July q. 1900.
| Gone, but NOT forgpttec.
By HER LOVING oHIl.DlfEN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-23

Lawn tennis is exceedingly popular in
Berlin, where the chief club, which has
over 900 members, has just secured the
services of an English professional PLAYER
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-23

Mr.. Frank W. Hackett, former assistan,
secretary of the navy, received a cablegram
today announcing that Mrs Hackett and
her two sons, Chauncey and William have
arrived safe and well at ad-Nauheim. near
Frankfort, Germany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-23
MARRIED.

FLESTER- WOODBRIDGE AT Laurel. Md July
u, 1902. by the Rev. A. It. tombstone ADDIB
LOUISE FLESTER OF Laurel Nd to MAR
CElI-tS X. WOODBRIDGE of Washington
ID. &.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-23

Mrs. w. P. Pope Of Columbus, Miss, with
her two little boys, Willis and Ellzey, is
visiting her father, Judge Fred. Beall, at "a
B street northeast Miss pope will be In
the city until cool weather
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-23

Mrs. ]. r. Magruder and Mrs Cooke &C.
companied by Miss r. z. Roberts are
spending the summer at Silver Lake, n. Y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Abel have returned
home from visit to Pittsburg. Pa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-23

Mrs. HI. c. Knapp and her two daughters.
Misses Marie and Dorothy accompanied by
Miss Eta Same Of the government printing
Office, are at Lake Sunapee, n. H, for the
summer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-23

Misses Mamie and Helen Radcliffe of New
Hampshire avenue have returned from AT
lantic City.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-23

Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Barnes, Miss Lo.
retto Barnes and Miss Mamie Barnes hav,
gone for a two weeks visit to Atlantic CITY
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A jolly party, consisting Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Serrin, Mrs. Branzel, Mr.. and Mrs. Cum
berland, the Misses Serrin. Dulin. MCGEE
Branzel and Messrs. Diggs, Lewis, Hunt.
ress. Falegel. Heilbig, Serrin, Maddert, Vie
meyer, Cobett and Hastings, rendered Mrs
Arthur A. Riemer a delightful surprise at
her home on the Conduit road Sunday even
ing, July 20. the occasion being a farewell
to Mrs. Riemer. who, with her son Lloyd
Fiavian, and her sister, Miss Florence P
Serrin, will spend the rest of the summer
at Colonial Beach, Atlantic City and New
York city.