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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-12
A RADICAL DECLARATION.

One of the made in the Democratic
nsuona platform is that concerning the Philippines furnishes
N example OF the lengths to which antimperialism will when
runs mad Wherever the PLATFORM there may people
incapable OF being
with the American constitution that people ought part
me American domain History this wholly
illogical and conditions Philippines its
fsi Nothing has been clearly by progress
events in far possessions people
archipelago entirely capable of being governed
laws.
AS matter of fact majority Fipinos
ered by American laws n cont
1o The declaration proven slightest founda
ton by existing conditions in the Philippines
with the facts of American history
American Democracy Since Jefferson territory has
been annexed the people of which did incapable being
governed under American laws American
constitution Jefferson however annexng
Louisiana with its population of Indians Jackson
was not deferred from entering Florida Democratic
deferred from annexng territory the people of
which were notoriousy hostile republican institutions
was this country deferred from purchasing taking
Hawaii or Porto Rico.
Had the principle by Democratic platform adopted
by the ST. Louis convention been maintained Democracy
Jcersons time Louisiana could and would
nexd could Florida hostile Indians have
come under the and stripes territory of
which the Mississippi created could have
been taken into the Union because of the
mistaken idea that large part of its population made up
people incapable of being governed laws
Obviously the following of such principle would prevented
all growth expansion Fortunately were other and higher
considerations than the population that have
influenced the nation in extending its territorial
considerations apply strongly Philippine
archipelago as to Alaska, Hawaii Porto Rico
But it the Filpnos themselves furnished the most
signal and convincing proof that they being
under American laws They today enjoying
hfe liberty and the pursuit of happiness they exercising
nucuons OF local segovernment they steadily absorbing
American ideas and adopting American methods forsang
the paths OF predatory warfare for the peaceful and profitable
industry and they furnishing all illustration of
the transcendan blessings conferred alien people are
pJer tbaa r1. I'll
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-12
BEY OF TUNlS WELCOMED TO
CAPITAL OF FRENCH REPUBLIC.

Paris. July l2.-JThe Boy OF Tunis ar
rived here this morning. He was ac-
corded military honors and received a
notable popular reception. He visited
President Loubet at the Elysee palace,
where a long and cordial exchange Of
friendly sentiments was had.
This afternoon the bey visited the
senate and chamber OF deputies He will
be a guest OF honor at a garden party
tonight at the Efysee palace. The pic
turesque costumes of the hey and his
party attracted widespread attention.
The visit OF the hey 10 Pnris is sIgnif-
cant OF the strengthening Of the French
protectorate over Tunis. and the develop
ment of the governmental policy Of
building up the French North African
empire.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-12
THE FIELD
Co., rs
OF LABOR

The following unions will hold sessions
tonight:
Carpenters, "a, Labor Temple.
Gas Workers. weybosset street.
Cigar Makers, Labor Temple.
Allied Printing Trades council. a5 West
minister street.
Blacksmiths, q Westminster street.
POLITICIAN FRIEND oUT-GENER-
ALED.
There was a stirring session al the
meeting OF the BARRIERS union last even
ing the occasion being the choosing OF
three delegates to the convention 10 be
held I'm Louisville. Ky, on the 4th OF
October
For some time the election ha. been the
talk of the local and there were several
who thought they would like the oppor-
tunty. Among those who formed a de-
cided attachment for the trip and coveted
II was the barber commissioner. Friend.
AZ he considered the prospects, the de-
sire became 50 great that he devised the
plan OF making n slate and stampeding
the meeting last night and 20 work him
self In as one Of the three.
In consequence Of tho political msnoeu-
wiring there were two sets OF candidates
for tho position. one headed by the con-
servativer OF the local md the other by
the radicals. On that of the conserva-
tlves were Messrs. Lew Hersey. the presi-
dent; j. j. Manning, the treasurer and
Mr.. Curran, the business agent. On the
other ticket were Messrs. Friend. McDer-
mott and Pasquale.
When II came time for the baloung MT
Hersey was chosen unanimously and
there was one chance gone for Mr.
Friend. There was CONSERVATION in the
ranks of the rsdicais. on the matter Of
second choice Of the local. the union set
tied upon Mr.. J, ]. Manning and the
friends OF Mr.. Friend we're again routed
There was some discussion over this
choice, but there wae little change In the
opinions In tNe end.
when u came 10 the matter Of tie third
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-12
CLIMBING MT. WASHINGTON
IN BIG AUT0M0B lies.

Mount Washington. n. H.. July IA
number OF the automobilists, who In yes
terday's contest up Mount Washington
broke the previous record OF ~ minutes.
~ seconds for the eight mites up the
mountain, today continued the contest in
an endeavor TO lower yesterdays marks.
f. r. Stanley in his six-horse power
steam engine. with which yesterday he
came out ahead OF all others, having
ascended IN 81 minutes. IL seconds. sue
ceeded today In clipping almost three min
utes from his previous time. He made
the ascent today in y minutes 10 rs
seconds.
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ARMIES AWAIT
A DEATH STRUGGLE.
(contlnued from mage OneD

Continued from page One)
ST. Petersburg. July i2.-i p. m.-Sol
Novitsky OF the general stan, in an in
tervtew today said:
"rhe result OF the loss of Kaichou will
probably be the evacuation or New
Chwang.
Gen. Kuropatkin's position is more
difficult than that which confronted Lord
Roberts In South Africa. IL is as II Lord
Roberts received his supplies by rail- via
constantinople. Cairo and Central Africa
1t will be long time before Gen.
Kuropatkin will have enough supplies and
mon to assume the offensive In the mean
time he VIII have 70 tight rear guard
actions, perhaps giving UP Important po-
sitions like Newchweng which are of
vastly more consequence than Kaichou."
INCREASE IN SICKNESS.
An official statement OF the number OF
sick and wounded belonging 10 the Man
churien army shows a great Increase In
sickness after few days rain. and also
large proportion OF sick and wounded
officers compared with men.
The figures are according 10 the listed
strength of the army Before the rains,
10 June 26 the total was: Officers, II. and
men SO per thousand. OF whom wounded
officers numbered 10 and men six per
thousand. suffering from contagious
half were suffering from dysentery, and
one-tenth from typhus. There was one
case OF plague and not a single case OF
smallpox.
After the rains, July Q, the figures were:
Officers % per thousand, men 40. OF whom
the wounded officers numbered 20 per
thousand and the men nine per thousand.
Contagious diseases had risen to nine
per thousand, affecting In equal pro-
portions dysentery and typhus and
Indian scurvy and smallpox, OF which
there were three cases, and bringing up
the plague TO seven cases. Twenty-Five
cases OF horse and cattle plague were also
reported.
RETRBATING BEFORE THE JAPs.
New Chwang. July II, noon.-Chinese
coming I'm from the country report tho
Russians everywhere retiring before the
Japanese who are soon expected here
Active preparations are being made for
defense at Tatchekiao. Business at this
city despite the situation IL brisk and
many ships are In the port
DOESN'T EXPECT TROUBLE.
Tien Tsin. July l2-Lloyd's agent az
New Chwang telegraphing un6er date OF
Gen. oku has occupied Kaichou with
out resistance.
Gen. stakeiburg. retiring on Taliekico.
! do not expect trouble either with the
Russian or the Japanese troops"
ATTACKED GUARDsHrP.
Toxic. July i2-Admirai Togo reports
that st midnight July II torpedo boats
entrance 20 Port Arthur harbor and at
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-12
DIED..

AkTONE-In Johnston. r. l., l1th inst.
Maria. wife of Joseph Antoine. In her
3sth year
Funeral wednesday, 18th inst. at 10
O'Clock a. m. from the St AIMS church.
Cranston. Relatives and friends are In
vted 10 attend.
cARR-In Albion. r. l.. on the 10th inst,
George Albert Carr. in his 73d year.
Prayer at his late home. wednesday.
July 18th. at 0 a. m. Relatives and friends
are invited 10 attend. Burial at East
Douglas. Mass.
CRAWFORp-In this city, on the 11th
inst. Loretta E.. widow OF Robert b.
Crawford.
Funeral from her late residence, "a
Mowry street. Wednesday. July 13. at
a. m. Relatives and friends are invited
to attend.
FAY-In this city. on the iith inst.
Francis Joseph. son OF Peter and Mary
A. Fay.
Funeral from his parents residences. %
Bowdoin street. wednesday. July 10. at
8 a. m. Relatives and friends are invited
10 attend Burial at Berkeley r. I.
ooFFE-suddeniy. in this city. on the
10th inst, Harry j. Core Jr.. son OF III.
j. Goffe and the late Sarah Cote.
Funeral at -AlA Saints church. wednes-
day. July ls at o'clock p. m. Burial
at the family lot. Grace church cemetery.
Relatives and friends are invited TO at
| tend.
Suddenly. In Coventry. r.. l., on
the 10Th inst, James Stanton Greene.
in the Sad year OF his age.
Funeral Wednesday. 18th inst. from the
| Maple Root church. at . D. m. Relatives
| and friends are invited to attend.
kiNc-In this city. the 10th inst. John
King aged 45 years.
Funeral will take place from his late
residence. % Cross street. Wednesday.
July i3. at s:30 a. m. Services at I'm
maculate Conception church at q. m.
Relatives and friends are respectfully in
vited TO attend.
kiR1Y--In this city. the i1th inst. John
Watson. son OF Charles NJ. and Eliza
beth NJ. w Kirby. aged 1 year. 10
months Is days.
Funeral will take place from his par
ents' residence. No. 2o9 Admiral street.
Wednesday July 13. at 2 p. m. Rela-
tives and friends are respectfully invited
| 10 attend.
lARkIN-In this city, on the 10th inst,
Mary A., wife OF Patrick II. Larkin
Funeral Wednesday morning. the 18th
| inst. at $50 o'clock. from her late resi-
dence. a America street. Funeral SER
vices at ST. Johns r. c. church. Atwelis
avenue at o. clock. Relatives and friends
are invited TO attend.
woonsocket papers please copy.
| LEWis-rn Central Falls. 10th inst Helen
| NJ. NJ. wife OF Clarence r Lewis. In hor
3oth year.
Funeral from the residence OF her
mother. Mrs. William c. Manchester. 10
Railroad street. Wednesday. July Is. at
2 p. m. Relatives and friends are In
vited to attend
MAHAk-In Central Falls. 10th inst. Rrid-
get Conlin Mahan. wife OF Bartholo-
NEW Mahan.
Funeral from her late residence. 81
Railroad avenue. Wednesday morning,
18th inst. at s o'clock. Relatives and
| friends are Invited TO attend.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-12
CITY MARSHAL ACCUSED
OF REFUSING AID TO MATR0N

Nashua, N. H.. July l2-charges Of
neglect OF duty, In refusing 20 answer a
call for aid. were preferred today against
City Marshal Alvin s. Eaton. and the
police commissioners have set July 10 for
a hearing In the matter.
The complainant is Ellen Provost
matron OF the Protestant orphanage. from
which institution two children were
forcibly taken away on June % by two
strangers, eaid TO have come from Fitch
burg. Mass. The matron alleges that
she was assaulted by the strangers and
reported the AFFAIR 10 the city marshal,
who refused to take any action.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-12

tackled the suardship Diana with torpe-
does The result has not been ascertained.
The japanese boats returned undam-
aged.
sHELLED JAPANESE POSITION.
Che Foo, July 12.--It is reported that
five Russian cruisers and several torpe-
do boats left Port Arthur at 8 o'clock on
Saturday morning last and shelled the
enemy's position on the east coast. re-
turning undamaged at o'clock In the
evening. II 10 believed they encountered
Admiral rogos ships and were forced to
return. A Junk which arrived here this
morning reports hearing two terrific ex-
plosions at Port Arthur yesterday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-12
ANOTHER EXCURSION TRAGEDY.

The country has been shocked by excursion disaster
The first the destruction by steamer General Soum
causing the loss of thousand lives the latest s the
wrecng by collision OF train the Erie railroad Midvae
j. resulting in the death OF seventeen
of half hundred The victims in catasophes were
hardwong people of slender seeking breath
Of Gods fresh beyond the swritering seKne amosnbere
Of crowded cities and their tragic instances was due
primarily to that overmaerng greed for profits takes no heed
of the perils which exposes unsuspecng thousands
Action against those believed be responsible for the Sou
horror has already been taken and those bamabe the Mdvae
slaughter should not unwhpped by justice charged ap-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-12

paenty with entire Justification that the excursion train made
old that should have remained the junk
heap instead of being hauled for service This train OF
shae coaches drawn by engines and another train toll
lowed distance Because its inherent fmsness the
first fell behind schedule when stopped for
the following crashed into it.
Whether the block signals whether they dis
regarded asceraned but mistake of kind
the other and criminal and fatal Those
who witnessed the collision that when occurred the second
train proceeding such slow speed that the would
been safely wsood if the had been of strength
and condition The charge contained in this statement is
that challenges the attention of the public less than that Of
the authorities because illustrates with fatal emphasis the risks
people when they make excursions by rail well by water
The public however should be saguarded against such dan
gers Modern strongly built would have made the Midvae
disaster improbable if impossible just modern and proper FIRE
fighting and life saving equipment would have saved from death
all of those who peshed in the Socum disaster Why
such provided Why my coaches little better
than wrecks feed with human beng7 Why the
block signals if why the warning they dis
regarded?
These questions that ought be and must be answered
forthcoming should be swift and
punishment for those who shown have been responsible
the latest excursion tragedy
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-12

1t assuredy absurd for the Democratic convention to
four minute limit the gentleman from Pawtucke
stop-motion his ngual apparatus
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-12

only by the margin of five hours and orynne minutes
that Judge Parker escaped being Friday candidate
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-12

It depressing but that the only who the
Democracy the whom the Democracy hates.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-12

Remember election day. shouts ex-senator Hill and yet it
prediction he will be of the first oge
as it has occurred
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-12

That pleasant meeting between President Roosevelt and
Senator Fairbanks and likely they agreed the best plan for
the big dongs of the few months.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-12

That large hole in the Democratic platform indicates the pac
where honest money plank to have been.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-12

You will certainly know what is going Rhode
Island while you vacation be for the
entire season You have The News
IS cents month Send in subscription and address
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-12

Besides breaking his silence Judge Parker the
broke David Bennett Hills political head.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-12

The crash OF falling presidential lightning rods fills the
with dull and distressing
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-12

n curvs Colds, Coughs, Sore Throat, Group, Inn1.
enss. whoopbe Cough, Bronchitis and Asthma
A certain cure for Consumption In frst stAges,
You viii sss tse excellent eIecf after taking The
6rpt dose sclc BY dealer. eveyuhesA Laxgs
bottles 2s csnts ND 20 ssots
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-12

The Japs have Nog and Togo but they haven't no-g
among them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-12

The News will be sale the Louis Exposition
De obtained in front of the pooe the gate leading the
Administration Building the principal fair the
various hotels
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-12

safe prediction that he will be of the first rog
a Is it has occurred.
1t only by the margin of five hours and forynne minutes
that Judge Parker escaped being Friday candidate
1t depressing but true that the only who the
Democracy the whom the Democracy hates
That hole the Democratic platform indicates the place
where honest money plank to have been.
Besides breaking his silence Judge Parker the
broke David Bennett Hills political head
The crash OF falling presidential lightning rods fills the
dull and distressing
The Philadelphia Inquirer the business depression due
to the coming election
The Japs have Nogi and Togo but they haven't no-go
among them.
In of dignity Uncle Joe bears off the palm from
Uncle Champ
Crop reports continue to be reasonably satisfactory.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-20
PITH and POINT.

Old saying: Those who can, do:
those who can't, teach.
You ladies', no doubt, lave tri ed
many 'remedies." Ever find one
that was a remedy:
When there is talk of n duel % bot.
parties are very fierce in the hope
that the other will back out.
You have noticed thai the weather
is either too Wet, too dry too cold or
too warm. 1t is very seldom Just
right.
Don't ever gtieve too death if YOU
can help it. Such death is very mn
satisfactory to the doctors, as IT ar-
tordS them nothing to cut out.
When they were married they had
two umbrellas aud ueedrd only one
Later on, when one umbrella was
all they had, they needed two
We wonder if the author of tina.
saying: lit Is never too late TO mend -
%as mother who had to wait Till her
children were in bed before she could
get hold of their clothes?-- Maryland
Journal
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-20
THE NOVEMBER SMART SET".

There are thirty-eight signed con-
tributioDs in the November Smart Set,
and no magazine can offer greater
variety OF stories and poems; certainly
no stanpard is higher, The novelette,
which opens the issue is called "The
Surrender" and is written by j. III.
Twells, Jr. 1t is a powerful study OF
divorce, presented with great insight
and feeling. The scenes, many of
which are dramatic in the extreme,
are laid in Paris, and the author re
veals an intimate knowledge of the
French capital,
A timely essay by the dis, inguished
dramatist. Clyde Fitch, entitled The
Play and the Public" will be widely
read AMI dIscussel Mr. Fitch writes
frem the inside, and everything he
says on dramatic subject is spoken
OF almost ex cathedra.
Ia the long list of short stories it is
difficult to choose any particular one
which could be called ''the best" 80.
all are superatively good. Gouver-
neur Morris THE Honeymoon" will
certainly stick in the memory of nu-
merous readers 1t is wonderfully
Photographic and strikingly original
In different vein is George Horizons
The Onice Iunters,' an amusing
picture of political and Social life in
Washington. "Harmony Jack" by
G'ace MacSowan Cooke, is Il breezy
western tale with plenty Of the whole
some atmosphere Of the plains. Viola
RosebOro's ''rne Actress tnlt Remem-
bered' is stoty OF player folk, artis-
tic and with an underlying note of pa
thoS. "A Rose in ice Is the story OF
manly newspaper reporter and 4 So
ciety girl, written in Herbert ID
Wards direct ST yle. James Huneker'.
The Eternal Duel" occupies only 8
little space, but It is as cameo-like as
one of Maupassant masterpieces. IL
ad iitiOn to these tales there are Others
by such writer's as Eina Keuton, Char
les Battel Looms, Virginia Wood.
ward Cloud, Roberr f. MacAlarney ey
Channig Pollock, w. j. Henderson
and Arthur Train, besides story in
French by Hughes lie Roux and an
essay 10y Kate Mastcrson.
The number is rich in excellent erse.
Among the contributors are Edith NJ
Thomas, joaquin Miller, Thedosia
Garrison, Ed ward w. Bar lard, Made.
liue Bridges. John Vance Cheney
Richard Burton, y. Macarthur and
Madison Cawein.
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Hancock's Liquid Sulphur Ointment.

can electoral slate, say the Democratic
managers, but with two Republican
tickets in the field the prospects for
carrying the State for Parker and
Davis are excellent and Wisconsin Is
thirteen electoral votes may be needed
on November Sth 1t is also believed
that the quarrel between LaFollette
and the Spooner-Quarles faction is
certain to give the Democrats an ad-
ditional seat In the Senate. 1t is
whispered in inside circles that
Ex-senator Viles will be returned to
tie Senate, to succeed Senator Quar-
les, by fusion of the Stalwart Repub-
lican and the Democratic members of
the legislature. Mr.. Vies was a
staunch Cleveland supporter and a
man who commanded the highest re-
spect from both parties He h2s al
ways stood high in Wisconsin and is
the only man who coulb command the
support of both parties.
The President remains in Washing
ton, probably vainly looking for
he marching cubs and campaign
organization which, earlier in the
year. he declared Oyster pay would be
unable to accommodate, but none of
them has come. In view OF the fact
that the Republicans are in possession
OF all the machinery" afforded by
federal office holders, etc; q ey are
making very poor show of enthu
siasm for their candidate.
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"Miss Jennie, this is mis-I did
not" he stammered. "Itis allaioke-
that isl thought you were--'
"Sir," she interrupted, "are YOU tri.
fling? Joking with me in this fashion?
What do you mean, sir?" She .,am-
ped her foot angrily, her flashing eyes
holding Grady spellbound.
"l-l--no-that is" he gasped. clam
not welI--l will explain later, Good
night" and out he rushed.
He went directly to Charley STANLEY
and told him of his plight. rhe next
day Grady sailed for England.
Stanie7, having recommended tho
hypnotic experiment, felt responsible
Tor his friends predicameut. He
therefore, called upon Ethel Bayne and
told her of the experiment., explaining
clearly Grady's actions.
When Grady arrived in London he
found this cable message awaiting o.
him:
know all about 81. Come bom,.
ETHEL BAYNE.,
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ANEW ENTERPRISE.

A new and We hope paying entar-
prise has been established at Swsnssa
Mr. w. B. Rast, who for a number ~,
years mas run an extensive wood
material plant and public e,nnerv ar
that place having recently purchased
the large crate and basket plabt ba
lons ing TO Mr.. F. C.. Fishburn of
charleston, organized the Swapse.
Crate and Basket Veneer companv
"ith capital stock of $4,000 for
the manufa ,ture of fruit and vesetahIa
crates, baskets aud other weodenware
In connection with his lumber n,an,
The officers are: w. b Ra,t nrssi
dent p. NJ. Oliver secretary aud trea-
surer, and +. NJ. Poser managsr
They will remove the machinery from
Charleston next week, and as soon as
they can get it in place will commence
the ma nufacture OF crates and bssk.ts
These small industries are what wa
need all over :Ee State, and we hone
this one will prove a great success.