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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-25

Spellbinder--Yes. my friends. eternal
vigilance Is the price Of liberty Re on
your guard. a word 20 the wise Is SUM-
Client.
Voice from the audience-Then you
must take us for gol darn fools You
have been talking for an hour and a half.
Kansas City Journal
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-25

1t the imperative duty OF the government to protect the
Indian against the rapay Of white spolsmen
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-25

half century into commission yesterday Where VIII ke
lance and Shamrock III be fifty years hence?
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-25
HIS DEATH CERTIFICATE.
Made Out by lr. zaIsla While He Was
Dying OF Yellow Fever al Mexico City.

Chicago. Aug. pa dispatch from Mex
leo city says Dr. zalazar. dying OF yell
low fever at Tampieo called for paper and
pen andwrote his own death certificate.
DR. Ialazar gave his life for his pa
ueSts. having been actively engaged
since the outbreak ~ the epidemic. lie
was In charge Of the American hospital
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-25

The dark horse 1904 will have be in the
at least.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-25

"Sr Thomas still has the courage OF
his yacht designer. and Is surer than ever
| that the Shamrock is going TO win the
| cup. All the world loves the man who re-
| fuses 10 be a gutter. Boston Herald.
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Pretty Gown Models of Pa ris

smart dresses now favor the bodice
and the skirt en- suite The toilette
de visite, for instance, is very elabo-
rate. The new, soft, light make of
velvet will be the fabric par excellence
in next months fashions, and the IA
vorite trimming will be an embroider-
ed collar of the pelerine shape.
The peignor, saut-de-lit, and all such
garments of comfort are mostly cut
after the Japanese shape And here
again wine color predominates.
Among others, there are two Ameri-
can beauties over here I dare not di-
vulge their names, but I must tell you
of some of their clothes. An evening
dress made for one of them is in ivory
white velvet. The skirt is slightly
full on the hips, otherwise it Is plain
to the knees, where it seems to have
innumerable folds and plaits forming
a frou-frou all round the feet. To all
appearances the bodice and skirt are
cut in one, the former being very SIM
pie, cut in cross over fashion, outlined
with beautiful design in golden
grapes, with leaves worked in palest
green, and finished with swathed
waistband of ivory white velvet and
gold tissue.
In direct contrast to this gown is a
most gorgeous picture frock in vieux
rose chiffon wolfe, with an accordion
plated frou-frouing skirt and bodice,
draped with an exquisite shawl piece
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er over the lives and property of the
inhabitants of the district When Sir
Hewitt's expedition entered the first
district of Abyssinia after leaving Mas
sowah it was startled and thrilled by
its reception at the hands of one of
these chieftains. Fifteen hundred cav
alrymen suddenly appeared in the dis
lance At a given signal they turned
sharply, facing the foreigners, and
then charged with seeming fury
straight at them. They were all free
looking men. with headgear of hand
kerchiefs of various colors, or simply
white tape tied round their close, curly
hair, after the fashion of the ancient
Romans. Some sported lion names,
which fringing their dusky faces made
them look almost as savage as that
beast himself Skins of black leopard,
over their red and white togas, swathed
their bodies AS with crouched spears
and uplifted targets they bore down
upon Sir Hewitt and his party they
yelled like maniacs, madly shaking
their weapons in defiance; and when
within a few PAGES, with one accord
they suddenly curbed their horses. So
quickly was this done that their
chargers reeled back upon their
launches. Each warrior at the same
time lowered the point of his spear and
in silence bowed his body before the
ENJOYS.
The earliest visit Of Abyssinia vas
that of the Portuguese, who in the fif-
teenth and sixteenth centuries prose-
cuted a search for the kingdom of
Prester John. The English expedition,
in 1867, against King Theodorus, was
the first that really opened the country
and let some light in on it's dark and
unknown places. Great was the sur
prise of Christendom to learn that
Abyssinia was a nation which had a
knowledge of Christianity and prided
herself upon history which reached
back to King Solomon's day. Then
came the difficulties with Italy in 1887.
which were finally terminated in the
following year by the drawing up of
treaty in when the sovereignty OF
Italy was in a measure recognized.
This treaty was made under King
John Menelek siezed the throne upon
the latter's death, and as this singular
ly able king gathered strength he was
tempted in 1898 to abrogate the
treaty. Italys attempt to force Menelek
into subsection was most humiliating
failure, and Abyssinia has constantly
gained prestige among the nations
since that day. Now comes the effort
of this country to make a commercial
treaty with Abyssinia, which opens up
a new epoch to that country and pos
sibly to the United States as we'll.
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Making Treaties With
Menelek Of Abyssinid
The Ethiopian of East Africa Has Rule Treated
Visiting Diplomats Cautiously

troll of their ruler, who wished to I'm
press the foreigners with the powers
which he exerted. And when the con-
ference was granted, it could hardly be
called such, for the Negus played the
mute, and barely allowed the ENJOYS
to see the tip of his nose. He swathed
his head and face, as well as his body
in his stamina, or toga, embroidered
in various colored silks in a broad
stripe down the center of the cloth, a
badge OF nobility worn only by the
king and his chieftains.
One of the members of the expedi-
ton thus describes the appearance and
bearing of the king at this formal re-
ception, and it may serve as hint OF
what Mr.. Skinner and his party may
expect from Menelek: "At half past
six in the morning the reception took
place, and at sunrise the beat of the
drum announced the coming of the
Negus, accompanied by troop OF reg
u1ar horse. He himself was barehead-
ed and bare footed, mounted on mule
richly caparisoned with red leather and
silver. Over his head page extended
a large magenta silk umbrella His
army, 1000 strong, huddled along after
| him in admired disorder"
Here is the message which the king
condescended to send to Sir William
Hewitt during the three weeks of wait
| ing, and which shows the pride and ar
rogance of the Ethiopian Christian
monarch, and to which pride and AFRO
gance it is feared Menelek is not a
stranger: Message of King John, by
the Almighty King of Zion. May it
reach Sir William Hewitt, commanding
ships of war in the East Indian sta
ton. How do you do? Thank God, /
and my army are quite well. am TAX
ing some baths. I send you Ras Alula
Zone of his chieftains) to assist you in
counsel, provisions and everything
AS your excel.ency is going to make
friendship between two kingdoms,
don't be in hurry to go back. will
come SOON"
Abyssinia is divided into several dis
tricts, with a chieftain over each dis
trct, who only is accountable to the
king, and who exercises absolute pow
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Why Did Not Colombia
Rutify the CuDul Treaty ?
Lack Of Development Kept the Country Sefoentered
and It's Statesmen Selfish.

price for them individually. Until there
is an individual settlement, or an ar
rangement of terms of division among
themselves. they will continue to fire the
country with patriotic speeches, Of which
such a treaty as the late one offers every
opportunity. There is no more patriotic
politician in the world. so long as there
is no gold in sight to close his mouth, as
our Spanish American cousin.
Develop Colombia, bring her capital,
and all of her rich interior, into closer
everyday relationship with the world,
and these conditions will change within
few years. Colombia offers every in
ducement for development save that
which must come from the government
itself-stability and security for invest
ments. Save for a'few short periods, so
short as to prove the rule that they do not
exist, these have never been known since
the rule of the Spaniard was overthrown.
The greatest of mineral and agricultural
wealth lies waiting for the call of man.
Given security for their investments, the
men would come quickly enough, without
it the country will continue to lie DOR
mant.
With territorial area of some 100000
square miles, Colombia has less than
400 miles of railway, and this small
amount is dividtd into dozen short
sections far remI %ed from each other.
With half dozea promising harbors
along the Caribbeen sea, there is nc
means of reaching thu interior of the
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claiming to be a direct lineal descend
ant OF the two. The religion is a
strange mixture of Judaism and Chris
tianity Great pride of race and re-
Iigion animates this singular people,
whose monarch bears the naughty title
of Negus Negusti king of Kings), and
who styles himself Defender of the
Faith"
Gen. Loring, an old United States
army officer who served in Mexico,
where he left an arm, and who has
been connected with several expedi-
tions into Abyssinia, says that the
general appearance of the country re-
sembles closely that of old Mexico.
1t is wild and broken by numerous
mountain ranges. The capital Adowe
lies in the interior upon a high table,
land, and is rather a mean and insig-
nificant town. To this place Mr.
Skinner, guided by company of 16
American marines will have to go to
see Menelek, and negotiate the pro-
posed commercial treaty. The start
will be made from Massowah, to which
port Mr. Skinner will be carried by a
United States man of war, probably the
San Francisco.
Just what experiences await Mr.
Skinner and his marines, and the kind
of reception he will receive at the
hands of the warlike, aggressive and
independent ruler it is hard to tell. 1t
is interesting, however, in connection
with this proposed expedition into the
q
heart of Abyssinia, to recall some OF
the experiences of former expeditions.
That of Sir William Hewitt was the
most noteworthy. 1t was when Cor
don Pasha was shut up in Khartoum,
and the Egyptian garrisons in the east
ern Soudan were menaced by the
Mahdfs fanatical followers, that it be-
came necessary to seek the favor of the
Abyssinian monarch to permit the
Christian inhabitants and garrisons
bordering on the Abyssinian frontier
to PASS through that country to the
coast And it was on this mission that
Sir Hewitt was dispatched in 1884.
II is to be hoped that Menelek will
not be as slow in receiving the Ameri-
can mission as his predecessor on the
throne. King Johannes, was in admit
ting the English party into his au-
gust presence. 1t was three weeks
after Sir Hewitt reached Adowa, the
capital, before the embassy was sum-
moned to pay its respects and make
known the object of its mission. 1t
was long and hard journey of many
days in reaching Adowa, and the stay
there was one of privation, for, for
several days after reaching there, sup
plies were withheld. the subjects of the
king being absolutely under the con-
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The News Condensed.

William Peter, aged 81 years, of Be-
lott, committed suicide at his home by
shooting himself, He was respondent
from continued i'll health.
Racine county farmers are to organize
against people who hunt on their lands,
steal apples, nuts and farm produce.
The annual synod Of Presbyterian
churches in Wisconsin held its sessions
at Neenah with Rev. G. A. Adams, of
Crandon, as moderator.
Wisconsin now has two admirals in the
navy. The newest one is William Henry
Whiting, whose home was once in James
vile. The other is Admiral Cotton,
now commanding the European squadron
and native of Milwaukee.
Capt. James Leigh, proprietor Of the
Leigh house, died at Milwaukee. Capt.
Leigh followed the lakes for % years and
was well known.
The youngest son of Mrs. Moses Smith,
of Vallor, shot and killed his baby sister
by accident.
For the first time in II years the grand
commandery, Knights Templar of Wis
consin, gave a street parade in Milwau-
kee. The occasion was the meeting of
the grand commandery for it's forty sixth
annual conclave.
Fire completely destroyed the concen-
trating plant of the Hoskin Mining com
pany at Benton. Loss, $4,000.
Judge Seaman in the United States dis
trict court in Milwaukee appointed Ell
bert B. Hand and Andrew DIETRICH, OF
Racine, receivers of the Racine Knitting
company.
Arthur C. Nagel, who is said to have
absconded from Buffalo, N. X, with
$500 on June 20, and who was arrested
On suspicion by Milwaukee detectives,
confessed his crime.
Postmaster Reyes, of Madison, reports
the total receipts for the last year were
sS5 800, against $74,474 the preceding
wear. the increase of $11, 1896 placing the
Madison office third in the list of Wiscon-
sin Offices.
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let E6u OF BLACK SusQe.
cornered hat in beaver and chenille
trimmed with, choux of gold braid
cords and tassels. The beaver espec-
tally is perfectly lovely in claret color
Whatever naturalists and tender
hearted women feel, I cannot help ex-
patiating on the smartness of wings
and birds in millinery, though at the
same time this fashion creates too
much righteous indignation to remain.
| think, long in vogue.
I direct contrast to the cornered
shapes, very narrow, oblong hats are
again making their appearance These
are very popular with us, but English
women and Americans seem to prefer
wider shapes.
Toques are not so high as was pre-
dicted, although the jampot crown is
revived in the picture hat which is
really of enormous dimensions. Some
lovely models are in two or three
shades of brown velvet and satin
mixed.
am so glad to see the popularity of
the sun-ray plated skirt. 1t is very
effective in tea gowns of some soft
fabric-chiffon, of course, for prefer
ence, though point d'esprit is charm
ing, too, treated in this way. It also
forms inexpensive blouses and tea
jackets.
I think we shall always remain
faithful to blouses, though I have told
you, and / mean it. that the really
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Panama, there are but few of the South
American republics of which less Is
known in general than of Colombia. Its
lack of transportation facilities, and its
great mountain ranges, which seemingly
stand as a barrier against invasion from
without, prevent us from cultivating an
acquaintance with our swarthy cousins
of the south.
The question for which we are most
anxious to find an answer is, why did
Colombia refuse to ratify the canal
treaty"
The topography of the country offers
at least a partial answer to that question.
It has prevented a development both of
resources and of character; it has made
possible the local contentious that have
kept the country in almost constant
state of commotion and internal strife.
BY keeping the world out it has made
"grafters" of those within, and it was a
lack of understanding between those
within as to the division of the graft
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that prevented the ratification OF the
treaty.
When de Lesseps purchased the rights
to construct the Panama canal 1t was
under the old constitution when the vari-
Gus states of the confederation were vir-
tually sovereign within themselves, and
but little of the purchase price found its
way to the pockets of the Bogota poll
ticians, the larger part of it remaining
In the state of Panama. The constitution
was changed again in 1885 to the present
form, which leaves the different states
but little more than departments that
are governed from Bogota. The Colon
bian politician, far removed from the
worlds activities because of lack of
development that would bring the world
to him, knows, or at least cares, little
for the welfare of other peoples or their
interests. What he does know is that
the world wants a canal across the Pan
anna isthmus, and the question with him
is, "How much will the world pay for the
privilege of building it," In no other
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Dark Brown Velvet inserted with Coarse GuIpure
Edged with Mink.
fayorite fabric for winter modes. Con-
sequently, we cannot do better than
use this lovely material for wrap,
combining warmth, lightness and con-
siderable beauty. The old stiff mantle
velvets do not appeal to many of us.
They are too harsh to drape in the
classical folds which the wrap of the
moment demands.
This reminds me that we shall see
curious mixtures this season of the
ancient Greek 1880 fashions, combi-
nation which in most cases is made to
bear a strong resemblance to the Louis
XIV. modes. 1t is good idea to take
little from the best fashions of all
periods and to adapt it to the modes
of to-day.
There are all sorts of fascinating old
fashions which seem, somehow, to suit
the present-day beauties.
The silk knotted and chenille fringe
seems to be an admirable trimming
intermingled with beautiful furs, and
lace is used as much If not more than
ever-real for preference, though
many of the limitations are quite beau
tiful.
Taking them all around, the styles
for outdoor garments, including head
gear, are quite lovely. And now let me
describe to you one or two nantes of
the moment The long shoulder ap-
pears to be indispensable. Sometimes
it is to be arrived at by a big pelerine
over-cape, and ofttimes by long
shoulder-piece and the sleeve put in
as one. There is something extremely
graceful about these dropping shout
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country through them save by the Mas

country through them save by the Mag
dalena river and its tributaries, or by
pack mules. Not only is it without rail-
roads, but without wagon roads as well.
The capitol is reached either through
Barranquilla or Cartagena, Caribbean
seaports, thence by railroad for short
distance to the Magdalena river, then by
river steamers to Honda, and from there
by pack train to Bogota. The river por-
tion of the journey will occupy anywhere
from seven days to IS many weeks, de-
pending entirely upon the political con-
dition of the country, the seven days
being the quickest time possible. Honda
is 600 miles from the sea, and from there
to Bogota is three days mule journey
over roads with which our forest cor
duroy cannot fairly be compared. Two
short lines of railway run from the Mag
dalena, one at Honda and another at
Puerto Berrio, but they are of no i'm
portance to the country at large. Bo-
gotta has two short lines of some ID miles
each, connecting nearby towns. The
other railroads in operation are equally
unimportant from the commercial stand
commerce Of this naturally rich country
must be carried by the AZ little river
steamers which operate on the Magda-
lena and it's navigable tributaries.
Colombia is a self-centered country
from which the world can expect but
little in the way of favor save upon
dollars and cents basis for its self-cen-
tered statesmen. OF hearty public SEN
timent there is, and can be, but little, If
any, under such conditions, and the con-
ditions can only be changed by develop
ment.
OF opportunity for development there
is an abundance. The vast mountain
ranges of the country are teeming with
minerals in valuable quantities. Gold,
silver, platinum, lead, iron, mercury, an
timony, limestone, potash, soda, mag
nesia, alum, salt, coal, asphalt and emer-
aids abound. OF the latter Colombia has
virtually the only extensive deposits in
the world, yet it lies idle. Gold and silver
are being mined in small way by few
English and American corporations
which pay dearly for the privilege, while
with practically ali of her other vast
mineral resources nothing is being done.
On the elevated plains maize, wheat,
and in fact all the cereals are grown with
success, and her tropical products, in
Guiding tobacco, cotton, sugar, coffee.
cocoa, and fruits grow with wonderful
exuberance, but without market be-
cause of lack of development. Of man
ufacturing there is none, nor will there be
under present conditions.
The darkness of Asia is not blacker
than that of this new world republic,
and from it we may expect but little as
a favor either to the world, or to US
DANIEL CLEvERTcN.
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APPETITE AND MENTALITY.

pound with large supplies of macaroni
and black bread and garlic. The argu-
ment has plausible look, says the
Chicago Chronicle, but let us not for
get that the finest speciments of physi-
cal strength in the whole world. with
the exception of one hardy savage tribe
few in numbers, comes from spot in
the Emerald isle where the diet is
potatoes and milk, chiefly skinned,
and black bread, and very little Of any
of them. And there is the sturdy Scot,
who scarcely knows the taste of meat,
but makes his way in all climes and
under all conditions, though he springs
from an ancestry that subsisted on oat-
meal.
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GREATEST CHEESE MARKET.

surrounding country begin to flock into
town very early, bringing with them
loads of RED and yellow balls of cheese.
The high, clumsy carts with long curv-
ing tongues, on one side of which the
horse is hitched, are quite as picturesque
as the peasants themselves in gala at
tire After unhitching and caring for
their horses, unloading the cheese and
piling it in an orderly pile in the open
square, they wander about visiting with
their neighbors, while they wait their
turn in the weigh house.
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Allmaar is not only the greatest
cheese market of Holland, but also Of
the world, says What to Eat. From this
town yearly 100000 pounds of cheese
are sent out, yet the visitor. even on
market Friday, finds no amount of bust
ness commensurate with these figures
going on in the quiet town of 10000 in
habitants. The reason is that the cheese
is made in the dairies in the country
round about Alkmaar, and only
brought into town to be shipped away
On market day the peasants from the
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WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.


The state tax commission has certified
to the secretary of state the annual as
sessment of taxable property in the state.
The customary state tax, usually ITO OF
mill, is levied on this assessment. The
tax is used principally for educational
purposes and to pay the interest on the
state debt. The state assessment this
year is $1,753, 172 900, which is $24S,S26,-
600 higher than last year and 1916, 1888, 900
higher than that of 1901. The largest in
crease this year is in the personal prop
erty, being s44S, 667 ,536 against s277,-
969,027 last year. The valuation of all
taxable real estate this year is 81 1909, 504,-
AGA, against 81 ,226, 376, 1913 last year.