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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-01
TO-DAY'S PROCEEDINGS.

NEWPORT, June 1.-The Senate was
called to order at 1910 this morning, His
Excellency Gov. Brown presiding. After
reading the minutes Senator Freeman OF
Lincoln offered resolution providing for
the appointment of the regular commit
tees, which included all with the excep-
tion of the committee on pardons. which
the Governor said he would announce
later.
The standing committees were an
nounced as follows:
Judiciary-Edward l.. Freeman, Edwin
X. Allen, Andrew j. Currier, Stephen 4.
Browning, Richard B. Comstock.
Corporations-Alonzo p. Mowry. Geo.
T. Cranston, Andrew j. Anthony, Ed
ward f. Dyer. Christopher +. Champlin.
Finance Wilbour, Enos Lapham,
Benjamin Drown, Frederick w. Easton,
Edward q. Roman.
observation-disclosures G. Watson, Ira II.
Parks, Walter A. Whipple, George 4. A.
Beane,. William j. Underwood.
J. Titus Andrews. George NJ. Seabury,
Orlando X. Smith, George l.. Church.
State Propertv-Searles Capwell, Ed
ward f. Dyer, Charles c. Reynolds, John
w. Bowen, Robert w. Wade.
Mlitia-George 7. Cranstop. j. Titus
Roman, James III. Fiske.
Elections-George +. A. Beane, Edward
J.. Freeman, Ira III. Parks, Russell S.
Young, Oliver w. Slocum.
Charities and Corrections-Edwin II.
Allen, Walter w. Whipple, Alonzo p.
Nfowry, fayette i. Bartlett. Richard b.
Comstock.
Fisheries-Benjamin browne, Geor ge
NJ Seabury, Stephen I. Browning,
Joseph G. Church, George l. Church.
Agriculture. Titus Andrews. Alfred
w. Kenyon, Charles G; Reynolds, Ed
ward A. Brown. Oliver w. Slocum.
An act providing for additional appro-
priations for the support of the State for
the fiscal year ending December 81, '92,
was introduced by Senator Wilbour of
Bristol, and referred to the committee on
finance.
The reports of the annual charter cleo
tions of the Bristol Train of Artillery, the
Artillery Company, Kentish Guards and
United Train of Artillery Of Providence,
read and ordered filed.
An act to amend the charter of the
Westerly Savings Fund and Loan Associ-
alton was referred TO the corporation com
mittee. Also an act amending the char
ter of the Providence and Norwich Rail-
way Company.
An act authorizing the appointment of
n Joint committee OF accounts and claims
was reported from the House and passed
in concurrence.
A communication was received from
the House inviting the Senate TO a joint
convention Mt 1880.
The bill of q. III. Walker g. Co. was re-
ferred to the finance committee. The
petition of the National Masonic Aid
Society for exemption from foreign in
surance action was referred to the COM
mittee on corporations.
The docket of unfinished business was
then taken up, and the referred bill Of the
American Band was ordered paid.
The Senate committees on judiciary
TO employ clerks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-01
JUSTICES BLAMELEss.
Attorney General Burieigh Talks Of Criti-
cisms in the Aimy Case.

Attorney General Burieigh Talks OF Criti-
cisms in the Almy Case.
CONCORD, N. H., June LIN relation to
the many public criticisms that have
been made upon Chief Justice Doe and
Judge Allen in regard to the two ar
raignmeuts of Frank c. Almy at Ply
mouth, Hon. Alvin Burleigh OF that
town, senior counsel for the respondent,
has made the following statement to
Boston Journal reporter: al regret the
censures upon the justices that have
been made concerning the trial of Almy
under the statue which prescribes that
the court, when q prisoner pleads guilty,
may determine the degree OF
the crime. cannot compre-
hend how any blame can be justly
attributed to either Chief Justice Doe or
Allen. Almy chose to be tried by the
court and the justices had no liberty
whatever in the matter. They were re-
quired to try him thus, and could not in
any way waive the trial.
"In this connection ! desire to say that
Almy's case was reopened the last time
not by any action of his counsel, but on
. motion died by the attorney general.
After that was done we availed ourselves
of the opportunity to present additional
evidence. In considering the whole mat
ter, / think the public In discussing the
case should be fair and Just to the court"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-01
DROWNED IN A TRENCH,
Peter Clark of Pawtucket Lost His
Life Doing His Duty.
A SAD AND HORRIBLE ACCIDENT.
The Mil Owners Refused to Draw the
Trench Until the Noon Hour-How the
Accident Happened = The Second OF
the Sort.

Peter Clark, night foreman at the Paw
tucket Electric Lighting Station, was
drowned this morning in the old Sar-
geant's trench, which runs beneath the
lighting station and supplies the power
for the water wheels at the mills north of
the dam.
Clark was discovered to be missing at
6:l5 o'clock, the hour when the night force
is relieved from duty. A part OF. Clark 3
work every morning. was to descend into
the wheel pit and rake from the grating
all refuse which might have collected
there during the night.
Tire approach to the pit Is from a trap
door in the fire room. Clark usually
stood on beam Of the bulkhead when he
cleaned the screen, aud the beam Is gener-
ally wet and slippery. When Clark's alb
sense was noted, IL was surmised at once
that he had fallen from the beam
was open and Clark's street clothes were
hanging in their usual place No search
was made until noon, as the mill authori-
ties objected to draw off the trench until
then, the drowning being supposition,
and there being no danger of the body be-
coming mutilated in the wheels.
At noon the water was drawn down,
and Clark's body was found at the bulk
head, one foot having been drawn through
the grating by the suction OF the waters.
The body was recovered by the police, and
taken TO the morgue.
Clark was about 26 years old and lived
with his wife on Water street. Clark's
child died n short time ago, and soon after
his wife was injured. Since that, IL is
said, Clark has acted in somewhat /
peculiar manner, but his friends do not
believe he committed suicide.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-01
a Terrific Tornado.

.-eNDoN, June Ia most terrific tor
nado passed over Blakeney, in Glouces-
tershire yesterday. The wind was ac-
companied by heavy thunder and light
ming and remarkable downpour OF rain.
The streets were flooded in an instant,
and rushing torrents of water swept
through them, carrying off everything
that would float. So deep was the water
that many OF the lower floors of the
houses were flooded and chairs, tables,
etc, went adrift. The roofs OF several
houses were blown of, and the torrents
of rain destroyed almost everything in
them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-01
CHURCHES IN SESSION.
The Rhode Island Universalists Meet
in Woonsocket.
HON. [. W. BALLOU PRESIDES.
The Committees Announced-The Conven-
tion Address Delivered by the Rev. ID.
w. Biddle OF Cambridge The After
noon Proceedings.

The 55th annual conference of the Uni
versalist churches of Rhode Island con-
vened in the Universalist Church in
Woonsocket this morning.
The morning session commenced at 10
O'Clock. and was presided over by Hon.
L. w. Ballou, L. l.. ID.
The program commenced with prayer
by the Rev. DIR. Richard Eddy of Provi-
dence.
The roll call of delegates showed thirty
five to be present, including delegates
from Providence, East Providence, Bur
rillville, Pawtucket, Woonsocket and
Valley Falls.
President Ballou.
The following committees -were-ap.
pointed: On elections, Frank NJ. Horton.
Mrs. G. c. Lane. Alexander II. Arm old.
On arrangements, the Rev. G.. j. White,
the Rev: II; w. Rggg, ID. d., A. ID. Nose.
Nancy Holmes. ii. b. Dexter. George A.
Whipple, Mrs. Oscar A. Wright.
The convention sermon was delivered
by the Rev. ID. w. Biddle, ID. d., OF North
Cambridge, Mass, who took for his sub.
ject. Victory Over Death" This text
'Thapks be TO God who gave us the
victory over death through our Lord
Jesus Christ"
The speaker argued that as seed dies
in the ground before it springs out into
life so the soul comes to victory before
death.
Every nation has obtained a victory
through trial and blood. it makes vast
difference whether we expect victory or
defeat and hope should cheer us on. The
victory over death means the wisdom Of
mankind over the forces of to-day.
At the conclusion of his address the
holy communion service was admins
tered.
At the afternoon service the annual re-
ports of the various officers were read,
followed by the election of officers and
miscellaneous business.
ton of Chorster s. G. Buzzell rendered
splendid selections at both services.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-01
One Alliance Man Canes Another

NKwBURy, s. c., June DIR. Sampson
Pope, clerk of the Senate, and big Alli-
ance man and supporter OF Governor TIL
man, broke walking stick over the head
of Col. Ellison 3. Keitt, an Alliance man
who leads the fight for the third party in
this state, Keitt had accused Pope of
shirking during the war. Pope was ar
rested. He pleaded guilty and was let off
with q small fine.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-01
In the lIOuke.
ts.. -IAL TO rHE SEws.l

NEWPORT, X. l., June 1-When the
House was called to order at 1890, there
were but four absentees. Representa-
tive Wilcox offered resolution author
izing the Speaker TO appoint the usual
standing house committee also Joint
resolution for she appointment OF joint
committee on account aud claims. Both
were adopted.
Representative Wilson offered n resolu-
tion inviting the Governor and Senate TO
ioip House ia Grand Committee Tor the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-01
Minor Notes.

The board of governors Of the Paw
tucket Cricket club will meet to morrow
evening
Esther Perren, wife OF Daniel Perren
died at her residence on East avenue, yes.
terday. She was 81 years old.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-01
More Attachments.

Attachments on the funds OF the
knights aud Ladies OF Columbia held by
Lester W. Upham, have been placed by
five certificate holders. Deputy Sheriff
Lawrence serving the papers. These at
tachments cover the 800 balance left after
the settlement Of prior attachments bad
been made.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-01
A GAS EXPLOSION.
workmen Killed in the Lower Drift Of
Pennsylvania Mine.

wILKEsBARRE, Pa, June 1.-Report
has reached here that a terrific explosion
OF gas took place in the West End Coal
Company's mine at Mocanaqua, 20 miles
from here. The accident occurred in the
lower drift OF the mine in which IL men
were working at the time. John Pethroe,
o fire boss, and John Welter, miner,
have been taken out of the pit dead. The
other men, whose names cannot be ascer-
tanned, were badly injured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-01
mouse purneu in MS Absence.

FARMINoToN, Me-, June 1. - While
Thaxter Bangs of Freeman, with his wife
was attending the memorial service of his
post in Strong, his house and barn were
burned to the ground with most OF their
contents. Loss, $500; no insurance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-01
MINNEAPOLIS and Return.

w II. Church Co. are the only ticket agents in
Providence who will sell round trip tickets to the
Republican Convention. $3.50, via Hoosac Tun-
mel Route"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-01
In Memory of Lewis Il. smith.

A meeting of citizens of Darlington has
been called for tomorrow evening to take
action in regard to the death of Lewis b.
smith, one of the most Influential citi-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-01
The Tide Cor Tomorrow.
Weather Indications.

WASHINGTON, June L. Forecast for
New England and Eastern New York:
Fair, slightly warmer in the interior;
south winds
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-01
Lost $4,000 In Betting.

NEW YORK, June 1.-Michael F. Dwyer
lost about $50, 900 in betting on the races
at Morris Park yesterday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-01
PRIESTS AND PALACI0.
The Dictator Threatens to Dissolve
Church and State in Venezuela.
CARACAS CATHOLICS ARMlNG.
They Fear That II the Archbishop Refuses
to Comply with the Governments De-
mands Their Preiate VIII be Arrested.
The Population Excited.

CARACAS, Venezuela, June 1.-Palacio
distressed at the reports reaching him
from all parts of the country about the
part taken by priests in the uprising
against the dictatorship, and is threaten
ing the church with retaliation unless the
clergy are ordered to stop fighting the
government.
In pursuance of this plan the dictator
sent word to the Archbishop that IL
priests continued to side with the revolu-
tionists there would be dissolution OF
Church and State.
The Catholic population Is greatly ex-
cited. Fears are entertained that II the
archbishop refuses TO comply with Pala-
clos demand the latter will imprison
him. To prevent this the Catholics are
arming themselves.
Palacio's troubles seem ever increasing
His row with the church auth critics is
certain TO weaken his power among those
who remain faithful to his cause even
after his many tyrannical acts What
the upshot will be no one say. Caracas
is ia such state that it is prepared for
anything.
Paris Uneasy.
LONDON. June 1.-The vote in the
French Chambers authorizing savings
banks TO grant loans To the commune
causes anxiety concerning the position Of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-01

PARIS, June In. Cristople, governor
OF the Credit Foncier, has resigned, owing
to the disagreement with the Chamber Of
Deputies ne TO the adoption CT an amend
ment to the SAVINGS banks laws
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-01
THE NEWS IN ADVANCE.
This Evening.

Gaiety Opera House, Some of the
5ravest."
Lothrop's Museum, 7:45 -" Harvest
Moon"
Westminster Theatre, - me and
Jack"
To- Morrow.
Lothrop's Museum, 2.-"Camille."
Westminster Theatre, 2:l5-"Me and
lack"
Gaiety Opera Heuse, 2:l5.-"One OF the
Bravest."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-01

zens Of that town, who died suddenly on
SUNDAY.
The following memorial explains itself :
The undersigned citizens of harrington
feeling that in the death Of the late
Hon. Lewis Is. Smith the town has
sustained heavy loss, and that some
public expression of sympathy and re-
gard for his services would be eminently
proper. hereby request their fellow citizens
10 meet with them at the Town Hall on
Thursday evening, June 2, at o'clock, for
G. II Mcrriman, A. G.. Gardiner,
Charles n. Anthony, e.. :. Seymour.
John r. Richmond, Robert Barton,
J. u. Starkweather, n. j. Weeks,
E. Tiffany, Orrin s. Anthony,
William r. Lewis, David A. Waldron,
VIM r. Lewis, Jr., r. Bennett,
Frank o. Field, q. ID. Glahding,
Robt Fessenden, III. :. Walsh.
Arthur G, Miller, a. w. Bullock,
X. ID. Horton. &. :. ioar.
Charles n. smith, j. J. Holmes,
VIM. A. Leonard. John i, Draper,
John Cownley Y. u. Church.
n, rbert NJ Gardiner, James NJ. Fales,
Beni N. smith, Lewis 4. Fisher.
m T pevyy Charles ri. Martin,
J. q. A. Gardiner, Isaac Il. Barnum.
George 4. Baker,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-01
THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
Proposals for Removing Ashes.

onicc OF the supt OF Public Buildings
City Hall, Providence, X L.. June 4. 100.
Sealed proposals for removing ashes aod other
refuse material from the public cild ings bcongirg
10 the city OF IrOvdcnce In chsrvc OF thss depart
partInent for one year from the nrst lay Of July.
isg2. are invited BY the joint committee on city
property and will be received al this ofoe until II.
NJ Friday Juno 10, 1Sy2.
list ~ the bindings and a copy of the require
ments may he seen at this once City Han.
ALBkRT r. MANsfIELD.
J1-st Supt. Public BUILDINGS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-01

The Thermometer.
Temperature from A. NJ, June 4, TO 0
A. NJ, June IL
Highest, 81; lowest. 63.5: mean, 72.3.
The Tide sor To- Morrow.
High water at Providence, 1;49 A. M.
and 2:li r. NJ
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-01
To- Morrow.
THE WEATHER.
The Thermometer.

Weather for this evening-Clear.
For to-morrow-Showers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-01

We, the undersigned members OF the committe
appointed by the general committee. Tor the puf
pose Of counting the vote. respectfully report tina
as count ~ the ballots delivered to the committe
was refused by a majority vote OF said committee
the undersigned are unable TO report whether or no
any officers were elected at the election April I
last. -
James Murray, Richard Hayward, James ,. Hazard
William Is. Nichols. James III. Fish.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-01
IL was not adopted.

Mr.. Wilson moved TO proceed TO the
election OF attorney general and general
treasurer. The motion was adopted.
Gov. Ladd announced that the candidates
TO be voted for were Robert w. Burbank
aud Ziba o. Slocum, both OF Providence.
Representative Brown named as the con-
stitutional candidate, the Democratic
nominee for attorney general, Iiba q.
Slocun Of Providence. The result OF the
ballot was as follows:
Whole number Of votes cast, 100; neces-
sary To "a choice, 81; Robert w. Burbank.
G3: Ziba O. Slocum. 81. Robert w. Bur
bank was declared elected
The candidates for General Treasurer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-20

Fortunately for the isolated Union corps, the
concert Of action on Johnston's part totally
failed, as 1t commonly does in such cases. Gen.
Huger's flank movement was 20 slow and feeble
from bad roads, mIsconception OF orders, or
some other cause, that his troops took no con-
siderable part in the action.
LonSstreet. who was 10 advance and attack
simultaneously with Huger, waited for the
latter several hours, and did not 70 into action
until about Up. m, at which time Hills onset
had about spent its force. Meanwhile. smith.
only three miles away. WAC vas to attack the
federal right as soon az Hills guns wcrc audible
on account OF the peculiar condition Of the wet
atmosphere failed entirely to hear that
generals tremendous battle, and did not
advance until p. m.
But Notwithstanding the miscarriage OF the
concert, Hills attack was so fierce and strong
40 to partially succeed. Casey's division was
badly defeated, though the greater portion Of
1t fought manfully, giving time for forming
new lines to the rear aud supports to get into
troops came to Cassy's aid as rapidly ~ pos
sible. About 2 o'clock Mcclellan, learning
tho condition of affairs. ordered Summers
corps across the Chickahominy 10 the support
of Keyos and Heintzelman.
Sumner was already near the bridge heads
prepared to march. But the heavy rain Of the
night before-upon which Johnston largely
eounted-had raised the river SO rapidly that
the approaches to Summers bridges we're all
under water. and the bridges themselves very
shaky. 1t was with the utmost difficulty that
some OF his brigades and few pieces Of artil-
lery were crossed The advance under Sedg-
wick did not arrive on the field until after 438
p. m, but they weresju in the nick of time to
meet and stay the long delsyed attack Of the
Longstreet had attacked and made some head
way meanwhile
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imposes on gaping world; he dearly loved
the distinction and prerogatives he enjoyed,
and certainly understood the trick Of preserv-
ing his equilibrium. yet after all. his chief en-
dowmept was merely an unlimited talent and
energy for scientific detail; briefly, tho char
acter seen In every-day life who invariably
fails In sudden and trying emergencies.
McClsllan's career was no exception to tho
rule; II vas one Of lost opportunities. HIS too
finely trained mind seemed to become confused
in battle.
But he was not vacillating in policy except
when Its elimination involved Q doubtful
battle. He dared not tempt fortune. His
forte was the ''pomp and circumstance" Of
war; there was no real business OF the Grant
Sheridan order in him. His vanity was so
great as to DESTROY his moral courage. Nothing
was so dear to this generals heart as riding
down the lines Of o magnificent army, with
BALI dozen uniformed generals at his side
followed by clankine escort. He was sort
OF charlatan Of the military genus He knew
how to build up and discipline splendid
battalions, but he lacked the nerve to Aght
them
Gen. Lee was rot only assategist, but q born
fighter. The confederate was well aware Of the
fact that he was outnumbered, yet he did not
bother his superiors with rot and rhodomon-
tade about his "brave and self-sacrifcing SOL
diers, who would do the best they could. but
the moment Jackson arrived he set them at
the business OF cleaning out the enemy.
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The confederate advance. as has been stated
was fully noted by both Mcclellan and Porter !;
together they had watched the progress of the
fight at Beaver Dam and had been in consulta-
tion the night following until l am. Scouts
had reported Jackson's proximity and together
they had arranged for McCall's withdrawal to
Gaines as soon as Jackson appeared from the
north. 1t is undisputed. then, that they fore
saw the attack. Mcclellan knew its strength;
in fact, greatly exaggerated it. as We have seen
Yet no energetic preparation was made to meet
it. Porter's corps of 1900 men was alone left
on the far side Of the Chickahomny TO breast
the storm. A call for axes from Porter during
the progress Of the battle which ensued. with
which to obstruct the rebel advance. could not
be filed, call, considering all the circum-
stances, there should have been no occa-
sion to make at this stage Of the game. 1t is
probable that Gaines mill and perhaps the
first day at Gettysburg were the two most des-
perste fights Of the entire war. The Union
troops behaved magnifcently and Fitz John
Porter handled them ably. His great source
OF trouble was in not having troops enough to
cover the long front necessary to be held and
the fact that most Of the ground was unfavor-
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eral outpost to the northwest, covering some
crossings Of the Chickahominy over which Lee
wished to pass the bulk of his army
The federal general Reynolds, af-
terward greatly distinguished and killed
at Gettysburg. commanded on this ad-
vanced line. Gen. A. 2. Hill moved against
his front on the Goth, in concert with Jack son.
coming down by way of Ashland and Hanover,
who was to strike the Union position in flank
and rear.
MECHANIcsvILLE.
1t was not intended by Gen. Mcclellan to
hold Mechanicsville and the line of Beaver
Dam creek longer than was necessary to with
draw the heavy guns and trains to a stronger
position further down the Chickahominy As
soon, therefore, rs Hills pressure was felt after
he had crossed the Chickahominy at Meadow
bridge above. the federal general drew every
thing from Mechanicsville back behind the
creek. which was partially fortified Jackson
failed to perform his part of the program Of
the 26th; his march was long and tiresome,
an besides, his movement was greatly ham
peYed by federal skirmishers. who destroyed
the bridge over Totopotomoy creek in front Of
his advance directly on the federal RICH. flank
Every effort made by Hill to drive McCall's di-
vision from the line of Beaver Dam creek
failed, though he persisted all along the line
until dark. The federal artillery was magnif-
Gently served in this battle and the infantry
repulsed several advances Of the confederates.
One bold charge just at nightfall at Eller-
sons mill was disastrously stopped. This is
generally known as the battle Of Mechanics
vile, otherwise Beaver Dam creek. The Union
troops engaged were the briEades Of Reynolds.
Meade and Seymour Of McCAlrs division, less
two regiments detached, and Grifins brigade