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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
AIger's War Record.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-Gen. J. G.
Katon, adjutant-general OF the United
States csmy has received sworn state
ment from Samuel X. Wooster, late sur
geon of the First Michigan Cavalry and
acting brigade surgeon, with reference To
Gen. Algers military record.
~Mr Wooster says:
II enlisted as assistant surgeon of the
Eighth Michigan Infantry Aug. l9, 1861,
was promoted to surgeon OF the First
Michigan Cavalry Feb. 70, 1868; mustered
out Oct. 10 1864.
''The 1st cavalry was one of Custer's
Michigan cavalry brigade during the cam
paign Of 1863 and 1864, and up to the time
of my discharge from the service / was
acting brigade surgeon on Gen. Clusters
staff At the battle of Shepardstown, Va.
at which | was present, and where we were
forced TO retire across the Potomac on ac-
count of the great strength of the enemy,
| knew that Gen. Alger, then Col. Alger
was detailed to protect crossing of the bal
ance of the command with artillery and
train, which he accomplished. During this
campaign Gen. Alger's health was very
mach impaired and the night after our
crossing into Maryland from Shepards-
town he was very i'll.
The following morning as were gath
ering sick ana wounded together to send
to hospitals, ] informed Col. Alger IL at he
was not able to march, and must go TO the
hospital. This was customary Tor sur
geons i'm the field TO do when the command
was on the move, and accordingly directed
that Col Alger be sent to Annapolis with
Others, and distinctly remember that |
told him I would forward the proper
papers to him there, as we wished to get
the sick and wounded away at once
II made the application for his leave to
Gen. Custer, reporting the facts, aud sup
posed that it was granted, and never
heard to the contrary until yesterday In
my opinion there never was more unjust
act committed against soldier than that
whith is reported TO have been by Gen.
Custer in his reporting him as absent
without leave and recommending his dis
missal.
"All who knew Gen. Alger at the war
knew he was very prompt and punctual
in his duties, and he would have been one
OF the last men in the world TO disobey an
order or fail to perform his duty"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
JONES SAYS HARRISON.
He Thinks the Democrats viii No.
inmate Cleveland.
THE PRESIDENTIAL OUTLOOK.
As Seen by the Ex-Chairman OF the Re-
Publican National Committee--Pro-
lection and Sound Money the Issues
Democrats Oppose Both OF Them

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-Ex-Chairman
Jones of the Republican natioual execu-
tive committee, in discussing the presi.
Dental outlook, said; 81 do not hesitate
TO say think Harrison will be renomi-
mated, and the outlook for his election is
bright one and daily growing brighter.
GAS to the Democratic nomination | can
only make guess. / think it will be
Cleveland. The chief issues in the cam
paign will be protection aud sound money,
so far as the Republicans are concerned,
and the Democrats will oppose both of
them"
Ex-Congressman Sweeny of Iowa, be-
lieves that with Blaine out OF the race, his
State will support Harrison, although
Allison or Clarkson could probably secure
the delegation if they desired. Col. Den
ham OF Missouri, believes that State secure
for Cleveland.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15

Walter Hazard Arrested for Taking Ed
ward smiths Coat To-day.


ward smiths Coat To-day.
Shortly after l.3O O'Clock this afternoon,
two men, Walter Hazard and Edward
Smith, were in Brooks pool room on Canal
street Hazard suddenly left the room
aud Immediately afterward Smith missed
his overcoat. He ran out into the bar.
room and saw Hazard wearing the coat.
Hazard refused TO give up the property
and Smith summoned Officer Curtis, who
after struggle got his man into the
cooler
Smith is left in rather an uncomfortable
position. as he cannot regain possession of
the garment until Hazard has been con
victed of the theft or declared not guilty.
Ii Hazard pleads not guilty and his
case is carried over to the March term Of
the Court of Common Pleas it will be
many n cold week before Smith can regain
possession of his garment.
Numerous instances are cited wherein
the owner of portable property, which he
has had the misfortune TO have stolen.
has been compelled to relinquish it for an
indefinite period.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
KELLEY AND nnAPrR.

The one-mlle l.. A. w. tandem cham.
pionship was run at Philadelphia on
september 10. Out OF a big field OF speedy
men, Kelley and Draper won this event in
the fast time OF minutes and IS seconds
These mon hold the fve-milo tandem
road record OF - minutes and 10 seconds.
The record OF these riders for the past
racing season has been a promising one.
The men anticipate riding together next
season. and will prove formidable oppon-
ents 10 some OF the older teams
In all their various races they have
never run unplaced. securing either first
or second place In their contests.
They ride light racing tandem. and
have accomplished some remarkable fast
road work In addition 10 their track con.
quests
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15

Narcotics" was the subject Of Mrs.
NJ. r.. A. Gleason's address before large
audience Of men aud youths at the Y. W..
4. 4. Yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Gleason
demonstrated her thorough familiaril y
with the subject and gave numerous
scientific facts regarding the use Of to-
hacco, opium, choral, and other narcotic
drugs.
Tt1g GVCnfng ne reception And social
committee will hold their monthly meet
inc and complete plans for the Washing
ton birthday reception
On Wednesday Mrs. Gleason will give
another lecture, free TO the public OF both
sexes. on the subject Of Who Is Respon-
sible 30
Work was begun to-day bv the riggers
under, the direction of Richard = Baker,
on the erection Of the flag pole given by
4. w. Foster.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
THE NEW ORPHANAGE.
Dedication of the 81. Vincent de Paul
Asylum.

Dedlcdtlou of the ST. NiHttnt ut Ibui
Asylum.
ST. Vincent de Paul Infant Asylum was
opened to the public yesterday afternoon
between the hours Of 2 aud 6, and large
number of people visited the new orphan
age.
In the evening benediction of the Holy
Sacrament was held in the chapel, at
which the Bishop officiated. The singing
was under the direction of Prof. Hesse.
The following talent assisted him: Sopra-
nos. Miss Eliza MctIuinness and Miss A.
Devereaux; altos, Miss Mamie Monnahan
Miss N Deyereaux and Miss Martha But
Ter: bassos. Messrs. John OLoughlin,
Holt, McElroy and Righton. The selec-
tions sung were 80 Salutaris" and "Tan-
tum Ergo"
During the evening lady's and gentle
mans watch were given to two of those
who had assisted i'm collecting funds.
They were Miss Clark of ST. Mary's
parish, Pawtucket, and Bartholomew Neil
roy of the Holy Name parish. Henry Il.
Bannon and James McKenna were each
presented with photograph of the
asylum with the autograph of Bishop
Harkins. John w. Mcguire, president of
the Holy Name Conference, was presented
with gold-headed cane, which was the
gift of John McWilliams. The Rt Rev
Bishop Harkins made the presentation
Speech
On Wednesday the asylum will be open
for the reception of children, and in the
evening the corporation will meet in the
episcopal residence TO adjust financial
matters and elect officers for the ensuing
year
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
THE TANDEM CHAMPIONS.
Two speedy Wheelmen Who Have
Won Many Uonors on the Track.

Tyo speedy Wheelmen VINO haNe
Won Many Honors on the Track.
One OF the surprises OF last season was
the remarkable fine showing made by the
tandem team Of the Schuyiiill Navy Ath-
letlc Club Messrs. John ii. Draper and
V. j. Kelley, two well-known racing men,
ranked early In the season as merely Sec
ond-class tandem riders.
Both men are members of the Park
Avenue Wheelmen. and Schuylkill Navy
Athletic Club Of Philadelphia. Kelley
who occupies the forward seat, is mere
youth, being but nineteen years old. He
is nevertheless a strong rider. Draper Is
twenty-five years OF age, and is one OF
the speediest racing men III the Quaker
City.
Their career as tandem team at the
outset was not brilliant. They first rode
as a team at Philadelphia on September
20, 1890. in a one mile scratch race. They
secured second place. On October II and
Is, OF the same year, they again secured
second prizes. being defeated each time
by Messrs. Garregues and Hazleton, the
crack Philadelphia team OF the Century
Wheelmen. change in their positions
I'm the fall OF 1890 strengthened them con-
slderably. On November "a, at Vineland,
n. j., they secured first prize in three
mile race. This was their first victory,
but succession OF others followed.
During the early part OF the season
Draper constantly rode the tandem with
w. Guyler OF the Century Wheelmen as
partner. These two men created new
mile record for competition at Springfield
On September 10, riding the mile In min
utes Is 2.5 seconds and defeating the
crack Buffalo team, consisting OF Messrs.
Banker aud Brinker.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
Court Notes.


Court Notes.
The case against William Taylor for
stealing money from j. w. Cooper, of
Cranston, which has been continued for
some time, it was this morning thrown
out altogether, owing TO the inability TO
obtain one of the principal witnesses, who
had gone to Massachusetts, and could not
be summoned. IL Taylor took the money
he may live TO enjoy il, and the State musr
now pay a sum of $l6.40 for costs of court.
DAVID Counors, on charge of vagrancy,
pleaded not guilty this morning and put
under 500 bonds, i'm default of which he
was sent over 10 await trial next Monday.
Lawrence Mooney, on charge of being a
common drunkard, pleaded guilty and
was sentenced 10 six months.
Briefs.
The Sunday School teachers of st.
Mary's enjoyed their annual sleigh ride
yesterday afternoon.
The Holy Name Society of st. Mary s
parish held a well attended meeting yes
terday afternoon at the hall on Ballou
street.
Lieut.. O'Neill, who has for the past
year been doing night duty at the Sixth
Station, has been transferred TO the Cen
trail Station, where he will perform day
duty in place of Lieut.. Matthews, who
comes to the Sixth.
Samuel A. Holmes of Olneyville, who
for a long period has been employed at the
boys department of the Reform School al
Cranston, has resigned there and accept
ed position as night watchman at the
House of Refuge in Philadelphia, where
he has already gone.
Douglas Mitchell, formerly employed nj
s. Elias, has been engaged by San Souci
where he will look after the gents fur
nishings Peter Bourque has takcr
charge of Talbot g. Co.'S Olneyville store
vice Mr.. Pratt, who severed his connection
with that firm last week. Phileas VEINS
has also accepted a position at the latter
place.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
THE TELEGRAPHERs' MEETING.
They Elected Officers and Delegates Yes
terday i'm This City.

Quinsigamond Division No. 81, Order of
Railway relegraphers, held their monthly
meeting in Engineers Hall on Exchange
place yesterday afternoon. These officers
were elected for the year
Past chief telegrapher, A. Beers: chief
telegrapher. \. III. Barker, assistant chief,
w A. Sanford; senior telegrapher, Il. h.
Wilson; junior telcgrapher, ID. H. Case;
secretary, j. g. Foley; treasurer, NJ. j.
Hines: outside sentinel, G.. Il. Bates; in
side sentinel, Mel Meegan.
w w. Reynolds and \. III. Barker were
elected delegates and b. NJ. Thresher and
j. T. Foley alternates TO attend the con
vention of the grand division at Chatta.
nooga, Tenn, in March
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
singular Suit nj Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI, o., Feb. ia singular
suit was fled here Saturday. Rev. w. X.
Brown and his wife sue James A. Gamble
and Rev. II. c. Weakley for $4,000 DANA
ges. The petition alleges that Mr.. Gam
bic, trustees, and Rev. Mr.. Weekly, SUI
perintendent of the Elizabeth Gamble
Deaconess Home, have been trying TO
purchase the Wesleyan Female College
for domicile for the deaconess home and
have discouraged pupils from attending
college and in other ways have injured
the college, OF which MIR. and Mrs. Brown
have a lease
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
To Investigate Immigration Agents.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.--In the Senate
to-day Mr. Chandler introduced resolu-
ton providing that the Senate and House
committees on migration constitute u
Joint commission TO investigate the pres
ent laws governing the admission of for
eigners into this country ana ascertain the
causes of the recent outbreak OF typhus
fever in New York.
He read extracts from New York papers
aud declared that under the present law
Hebrew immigrants infected with typhus
fever should not have been permitted TO
land. He condemned the policy of the
Russian government in driving these peo-
pie out, but said that self protection de
manded vigorous measures on the part OF
the United States. He believed the immi-
grafton agents at New York had not per-
formed their duty nor enforced the law.
The resolution was adopted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
school Teachers banquet.

Thomas Il. Cosgrove, school committee
man for the Ninth district will give a
complimentary banquet this evening at
Gelb * NortOn's 20 the teachers of the
evening school on America street OF which
he was iu charge An orchestra will be i'm
attendance and dancing, speech-making,
&c, viii be in order after the viands have
been disposed Of Mr.. Cosgrove says he
is So well satisfied with the showing the
school has made this winter that lac takes
this way of indicating TO the teachers his
anpreciatipu
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
Two Arkansas gynchings.

PINE BLUFF, Ark, Feb. 15.-John Kel-
ly, who murdered Saloon Keeper Adams
last Tuesday, was arrested at Rison yes
terday and brought here last night. A
mob took the prisoner from the officers
and hanged him. The crowd then broke
into the jail, took out Gilbert Harris,
another negro implicated in the crime,
and hanged him also
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
A BRAVE FIREMAN
Rescues Woman and Child From
a Blazing Building.

NEW YORK, Feb. 15.-Fire broke out
early this morning in large fiat house oc-
cupied by colored families on Seventh ave
nue.. A terrible panic ensued among the
occupants, but the flames were soon eX-
tinguished with small loss. n feature of
the fire was the bravery OF a fireman, John
Marks, who broke his way through the
fire and smoke 10 the top floor and res
cued a woman and child whose escape had
been cut off
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
A Detective After sampson.

LONDON, Feb. 15-Among other passen-
gers by the Britannia is a detective, who
is sent across to bring the athlete Samp-
son to this side of the water.
An attempt will be made TO extradite
Sampson for larceny, but when the police
once get him here he will have TO answer
TO running away with girl under age.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
a SACRED CONCERT.
IL Was Given i'm the Providence Opera
House Last Night.

The announcement that concert for
the benefit of the orchestra wonld be given
in the Providence Opera House last night
sufficed TO bring out large audience, and
for two hours they were entertained with
"A program of artistic merit. They were
assisted by the following soloists: Mrs.
Emma LeMaire, contralto; Fred Padley,
flute; j. LeMaire. clarinet, and a. NJ.
Langstaf, pianist.
The program was arranged with good
taste, and the orchestra, under the baton
of Mr. Wendelshaeier, played with fin
ish that at times reached almost to bril-
liaucy. The soloists were well received
and responded 10 numerous encores.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
Death welcomed by the Russian rea.aas

Death Welcomed by the Russian Peasant
Count Leo Tolstoi described to Octave
Houdaille. who visited him at Jasnaja-
Pojana, how Russian peasant dies ~
follows: III
Death is dark and terrible on the canvas
of the painter, but here in the country il Is
almost a picture OF mirth. just came
from peasants deathbcd. The man
knew that he must die, and his pain lasted
several days, yet not once did his serenity
OF soul leave him. When death was quite
near and, as is customary, a wax taper
placed his hand, his face a.s.sfffed
an expression OF unutterable happiness
IL seems strange TO me after such scene
that have felt SO little emotion. Aside
from all religious feeling, death Is for these
people n release from trouble, therefore all
absence OF the cloud OF sorrow seen clso
where. IL Is the peace, the slumbcr which
the peasant has longed for In the depth ol
his misery, and the sorrow q living \
oyeEs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
Civil Wur i'm Khartoum.

LONDON, Feb. 15.-Acc ording to advices
from Egypt, civil war is raging in Khar-
toum and vicinity. Cherif, the claimant
OF the Caliphate, is said to have been vic
torious in some battles against Abdallac,
chief of the Baggara tribe. Kassala is re-
ported depopu lated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
Irish Lands Mortgaged.

LONDON, Feb. 15.-Michael Davitt, in a
speech at Middleton yesterday, said it
was not generally known that Irish prop
critics were mortgaged to English bankers
and others To the extent OF SlS0,0O0. He
announced that he would not run for
Parliament again before the general elec-
ton
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15

Judge Colt has handed down nm opinion
i'm the United states Circuit Court In the
case OF Susan r. Dresser against the Edi-
son Illuminating Company Of Newport,
dismissiug the suit for want OF iurisdic-
ton. Judge Colt ruled that the case
should have been brought in the State
courts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
IIiE E.ADvAScE CLUE.

Several speakers Discussed the Burns
- Monument.
There were sixty-two members at the
meeting by the Advance Club at the Mar
ragansett, Saturday evening. ID. NJ.
Thompson presided and among those at
the table were Prof. Augustine Jones,
Gov. Ladd. John c. Wynian, Hiram How
ard. Charles Fletcher. the Rev. DR.. Henry
NJ King, William Corliss and Charles
A. Wilson.
Prof Jones. Gov. I.add. the Rev. DIR.
III. NJ. King, and John G.. Wyman spoke
on the subject of the Burns monument.
DIR. King was the chief speaker.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
Three People Murdered.

HOPE, Kas., Feb. I5.--Henry Miller, 3
farmer, his wife and mother were found
dead in their house not far from here
Saturday morning. The house was close
ly shut up, the lids OF the stove were
closed and The house full OF gas. The
motive of the apparent triple murder re-
mains i'm doubt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
MORE APPRENTICES CAUGHT.

Two BONr NIfteItU DN DtIUIN NHtTII
Wall at Auburn To-day.
Charles Clifford and William i. Scott,
who made their escape from the Coasters
Island training ship on the raft during
the recent emigration of apprentices, were
captured this forenoon 10y Deputy Sheriff
Wall at Auburn. The pair were endeavor-
ing To obtain passage out OF the state on
n freight train and their suspicious actions
awoke the interest Of the authorities
Deputy Sheriff Wall was summoned and
arrested them, turning them over TO the
United States authorities later.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15

The committee on finance met nc o'clock
this afternoon. that on harbor meets at T.,
..t.. +... y
or widening Elmwood avenue met at .
O'Clock to-day and may report tonight
uprroxy
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
Famine Causes Emigration.

VIENNA, Feb. 15.-Owing to the failure
of the crops and the lack of customary
Russian succor, famine is causing wide
spread distress in Montenegro. This has
resulted in wholesale emigration of peo-
pie to the country of Turkey.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
The FINANCIAL NEWS.

Opportunities for money are plenty at
TO 81 per cent. The business season is
dull and money in abundance at the rates
above quoted.
The stock market is dull though the
list holds strong The sale Of American
screw is three points below the last private
sale noted
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
NEWS OF OLNEYVILLE.
A Clever Young Artist in the Organ
Loft.
HE'S A POLICE CAPTAINS SON,
The Funeral OF Respected Citizen-A
Special seryioe-Notes Cleaned in
Court-Brief Happenings Around the
sqyare.

l.. III. Leavitt, who recently assumed his
duties as organist at the Trinity NJ +.
Church, has evoked the plaudits of the en-
tire congregation. Mr.. Leavitt is the son
Of Capt. Leavitt of the Sixth Station,
about 81 years of age, graduate of the n.
r. Conservatory of Music, at which place
he was under the direct instruction of
George l.. II. Letting who considered him
remarkably talented. His excellent work
at the church has verified the belief.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
MET AND ADJOURNED.
Monday Mornings session of the General
Assembly-No oquorums.

As-slnusally large number of Senators
was present this morning when Gov.
Ladd called to order. Lieut.. Gov. Stearns,
Senators Woods and Burgess answered TO
the rol-call, and Immediately the Senate
adjourned till Thursday morning at IL
o'clock.
I'm the House Of Representatives six
members were present this morning. in
cludipg Speaker Capron, and these not
constituting quorum, the House ad
journed till Tuesday morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
A Special Service.

Yesterday afternoon the Knights of the
Mystic Chain attended "A special service at
the Messiah Church. which consisted OF
the usual form of prayer with canticles.
Rev. II. III. Cocroft, rector, preached a
very eloquent sermon from the text:
Quit YOU like men," after which the so
cietY retired 10 their hall in Odd Fellows
building accompanied by the Providence
lodge OF the same name, where speeches
were made and collation. served.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
Market Notes.

The rate Of sterling erctdnge are L.s6.7. Tho
rate Of demand sterling bals at chieh gold can
be exported 10 london tcittolf loss Is L.sS5s for
bars and L.s9l4 for coin, and The rate at Uhtch Il
can be imported tcithouh loss Is L.SS Sd.
The rate of sterling exchange are s4s6lE
aS4.s9.
CHICAGo-It is reported that the North
ern Pacific has decided TO build a line TO
Vancouver, Is. &.
ST. PAUI.-Gross earnings of all times
of the Northern Pacific peracted in Mine
sota for the year 1891 as reported TO the
state auditor were 6,05s6l3. The State
AK thereon was $l59,31l.
RAILROAD EARNINGS.
)hio River. fourth week. January, decrease q LASS
PHO River, month OF January. Increase. 56S
pnio River, first wae< February Increase. 2,31l
9 c. Z. ST. Louis, first week, Feb. Increase. 425s
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15

COLUMBUS, Feb. l5-Charles l.. Burdette
OF Connecticut. was nominated frs Vice
morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
THE CREW OF THE SLOWER
Picked Up mt Sea and Landed i'm New
York.

NEW YORK, Feb. l5-The Bermuda mail
steamship Orinoco landed here to-day
Capt. Richardson and crew of the Ameri-
can brig Annie II. Stover OF Philadelphia,
for Havana, abandoned Mt sea Feb. |. The
crew ha3ateFrible experience in u severe
storm before abandoning the ship.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15

LYNDoNvLLE, VT, Feb. 15.-The ther.
mometer registered q degrees below zero
yesterday morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15

Have you property to sell? Investors
read the News" a 10-cent adverti sement
may make n sale
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15

OOnIlntUIdI ClUItS tDmlnD
Chicago wheat market closing very
cents higher.
Total clearances for the week:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
Reeve Gets the Postmastership.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Feb l5.-Clarence
Reeve has been appointed postmaster at
East-sireenwich, X. /.