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road thus made. replenishine the com missary
department from the abuunding markets OF
Porto Novo.
Col. Dodds had been only nve days on his
journey when the trouble began. The we'll
wooded district through which the infantry
were marching afforded the best OF shelter for
the enemy. and for days hardly an hour passed
that the ambushed soldiers OF Behanzin were
not firing into the advancing column. The
enemy did not appear in strong force. now
ever. and were easily forced back.
Behanzin had thoroughly planned his de-
fence. lie did not intend o offer serious battle
until the French were far inland. II he then
succeeded In defeating them no hoped to wipe
them before rot,nforcements could reach them
Or they could flee to the conSt. IL was not m
I'll Col. Dodds had advanced about nfty milos
crossing the route along which the invader
was n 10 hNck
or twelve miles to another line OF fortiilca-
tions, and in this way no had prepared for u
Hb"mey ' The nea q, III The r"ne that
ely ne more numerous they iound the lines
Notifications. Tor. rs the whites were using
se M9eTe tghw he FREY .sey w Eena
Tie only fair H. roa at 70 the capital leaves the
river; and it was necessary for The French to
use thlS road, because the !Orest IN very OenS6
between tho river and Abomey, ana tho inra.
ders could take no other route save at great
cost OF time and energy.
Col. Dcldss first hard fight was at tho little
hamlet uf Taku, where his column wa Mt
tackled ~ n small force. Ho captured the
town and drove the enemy hr'ore him as he
stu advanced alon. the LETT bank, Five
more hard fights occurred before the army
reached ToEio whom Col. D"dds turned
west to- Abnmey In tw" Of these battles
tho Dahomeyans brought Mt least 1000 men
ana women soldiers into action. The loss OF
the natives was heavy. for the frcneh had the
best ot rifles and artillery The Dah0meyans
iou,ht with the greatest courage. and at tho
rattle OF Doghl. where the King brother led
thn charge. thirty Of tho women Warriors were
Eli 1T almost at the mu22los OF the cannon.
They had u large supply of ammunition. but
wasted tho most OF II. Their guns. contrary to
many REPORTS. were Of inferior luniity. md
they wero slow In loading them. IN firing thoy
held The butts OF the Weapons under thei arms
and blnzsd away. most Of their shots whizzing
above the heads OF the French forces.
All these battles occurred III tho tim her. and
on two occasions the natives surprised the
FreI o. early in the morning hy rushing UNI
herailed unon the advancing force. THIS Is
their iavorite mode Of attack. When possible
they a. ways endeavor to warm In upon and
overwhe! NJ an enemy early In the day before
no has stirred from camp. II was estimated
on Oct. =. when Col. Dodds left the river and
began his overland march to Abomey, that
I'"hnnzin bad already lost u third VI his
Fighting force. Ahout 5.OO0 men and
women had been killed or wounded Be-
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vlded came for all his European soldiers that
he might spare them the terrible discomfort
of tramping in that tropical region. After
some OF his hardest fights with the Amazons
Of King Behanzin. Col. Dodds kept quietly in
Camp for a day or two to let his men rest
Sometimes also he found it necessary to halt
for few days in order that his porters. several
thousand In number. who carried food for the
army. could 60 to Porto Novo aud return with
fresh supplies.
Col, Dodds began on Aug II to ascend tho
wheme River. This is the first time the
whsme has been used as highway by IN In
vading army. The Kings OF Dahomey have
always regarded the Wheme as defensively
the weak point Of their country. and for gene
rations they kept 1t closely guarded. SO that no
stranger might use it as n highway into the
interior 1t WAS not until 1875 that Father
Baudin OF the French Missions eluded tho Da-
homeyan guards and padded about forty miles
up the river Since the natives became better
acquainted with the whites tho Wheme has
been assembled by several officials and ex-
plorers. including Ballot and Skertchly. These
travellers found that lieht-draught steamers
could easily ascend the tortuous stream to
within twenty five miles OF Abomey. and when
the French decided last winter to punish fool
ish young King Behanzin for his arrogant
threats and disregard of treaty obligations. 1t
was decided to use the Wheme as highway
to the neichborhood OF the capital.
His three little vessels. two Of them gun
boats. could not carry third OF Col Dodd's
force and supplies The cavalry horses and
their riders. for the most part. assembled on the
boats: heavy artillery wagons dragged by ma
tivcs went in advance. crushing road through
the Jungle and forest along tho river bank for
the greater part OF the expedition. Two or
three thousand portors were always Oh the
march between strong detachments OF soldiers
carrying the supplies: and other large bands
OF carriers were tramping to and fro along the
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peration uron. the enemy. The French viCor.
omsiy rspu!sed each attack, and the natives
;;uH1feh great loss, As "a result OF this light
said that Ito would talk with the King
provided no would first evncuate the
I"ience> which he had erected nlone
me hoto River. }ehanzin refused TO
give up this line OF defence. aud next day tho
column ngIin advanced. 1t had been re-
eh!nrce' b. fresh arrivals from the con ST. and
n tw" days more il had captured the strongest
lines ~ io"li1cations it has yet met on the
No'o ihfer. and had also scaled two lines Of
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THE TOPCO4T or THE PERIOD.
1t Is u Cape Which DroOps Gracefully From
the shoulders OF Its swell Wearer.

Tho only real innovation In mems evening
dress which has made its appearance in years
is the new overcoat. II it may be so called OF
which picture is here given. The overcoat for
evening dress for the last decade has been the
Inverness, so easily slipped on or of. with it's
graceful capes to throw back over the
shoulders. with its handsome lining OF sntin
or silk. The new cont. which is an adaptation
Of the military cape to civilian uses. Is a re-
turn to the formless graces OF last century
cloaks. 1t is made Of smooth black goods. and
hangs from tho shoulders to the tips Of the
tails OF the dress coat. 1t has u wild. high
velvet collar. and it is lined through with silk
or satin. 1t Is fastened In front with oXidiZcd
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hIIVcr cIaFNS, WIZ Uu'RV"' VT WV" BIT"
Ii is ,.a-S t" sec that this new cloak afford 5
M nro.r,tlon tot chest, which WAS the utility
cI,,im ~ tho lnycrness. 1t rather serves rs n
mere cover ',r the evening garments under
meath, So that the white shirt front and the
snicu"iisly i'm ..vdence Furthermore II II in
convcncnt i IN" wishes I? give his arm i e a
cmrriage is not absolutely necessary when
one il goins about alon. or with a woman
n cub. tho coat will lie popular. as it has been
announced by the Sweliest tnilors, as the
proper garment. Nest Americans VIII cling nSS
early fail when only light covering Is needed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-06
NEWPORT.

The action OF the common council at
last nights meeting Is the principal tonic
of conversation on the streets this morn
ing and the Democrats who voted with
the Republican minority in defeating the
appropriations named in the report Of the
council proceedings are highly spoken Of
as having a backbone and preferring the
good OF the city before subservience to
party.
The first swell dinner OF. the season was
given last night by Mr.. and Mrs. DE
Watts Sherman at their cottage. The
floral decorations, entirely of La France
roses, were simply superb and the menu
was a work Of art. Among the guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. DeForrest. Mr.. and
Mrs. Julien. Mr.. and Mrs. Kernochan,
Mr.. and Mrs. Pell, Mr.. and Mrs Hamil-
ton Fish and Mr.. and Mrs. Swan.
Work will begin to-day on the erection
of a fancy iron ornamental fence to en-
tirely enclose the grounds of w. X. Van
derbilt on the water side of his marble
palace, shutting it out from vulgar gaze
from the cliff walks, and also placing an
iron barrier between his place and the
two Astor estates on either side of the
marble palace.
Senator John Sherman was in Newport
yesterday.
DIR. w. Seward Webb is the guest of
his brother-in-law, Fred w. Vanderbilt.
The work of rebuilding the Newport
laundry, burned down last Saturday
night, will commence to-day and the COM
pany promises bran new building with
all modern improvements to be ready
just three weeks from to-day.
Senator Burdick leaves town to-day for
Buttonwoods, on a visit to his daughter
who lives at that place.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-06
HarbOr Notes.

Capt. Snow, Of the PROVIDENCE, Nor
folk and Baltimore line, who brought the
steamer Barkshire into port Monday. has
been succeeded by Capt James Ryder.
This is the season of heavy freights-
principally green stuffs-and the Bark
shire, which Is much larger than the VIII
liam Lawrence, was put on TO accommo-
date the largely increased freight traffic.
The large three-masted schooner j.
Henry Edmunds has been caulked,
painted and overhauled at the PRovI-
DENCE dry dock.
rhe schooner Almeda Wiley, Capt.
Copeland. sailed to-day for Brunswick,
Ca, where she will load hard pine lum-
ber for j. "A. Potter of this city.
The steam tug Robert 1ockhart brought
to-day from New York the barges Byssus
and Balize with coal for Pawtucket
The steam tug Rathbun brought the
barges Bouquet, Banjo, Falcon. Cuba and
Beacon TO the Wilkesbarre coal pier.
PROVIDENCE Coal Company, X. B. Little
a. Co.
The schooner Hume, Shaw, which ar
rived to-day from Rockland with 600 bar
rels OF lime for Manchester g. Hudson,
had a rough experience Sunday night.
The steamtug Rathbun sailed TODAY
with the barges Brilliant and Bustle, for
New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-06
EAST PROVIDENCE.

The regular monthly meeting of the
town council was held yesterday after
noon.
Statements Of the Town Treasurer to
date was made and also Of the Chief Of
Police. Report of the committee on Or.
TO Tuesday, August I'd.
Summit street was declared public
highway.
Petition of the PROVIDENCE Telephone
Company to place poles on Mauran ave-
nue. to Lyon avenue and on LYON avenue
from Mauran avenue also to rebuild the
line on the shore road aud place the poles
on the opposite side Of the street.
Harry w. Ranny. Frank Jencks and
Frank f. White were appointed special
constables without power to serve civil
process.
Petitions of John p. Barney and Hoxsie
Wilcox to collect swill, etc, were granted.
Licences for three bowling alleys were
granted George Il. Cranston.
Petition of William g. Austin for a
second-class liquor license had leave to
withdraw.
Catherine Sullivan had permission to
connect premises with sewer.
Petition of Lucy jackson for victual-
ing license had leave TO withdraw.
William ;. Hunter was agreeably sur
prised last evening TO find that he was
remembered by his fellow workmen. One
Of their number went To the house aud
presented Mr.. Hunter with a handsome
sum of money. IL will be remem bered
that Mr.. Hunter short time ago fell
while at work In coal pocket and broke
his arm.
David s. Ray went yesterday with his
family to their cottage on Prudence
Island.
There was spirited auction yesterday
afternoon on North Broadway OF stand
ing grass Of Sarah Walker. Several per-
sons were the purchasers.
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Chicago Grain Market.
WARREN.

Moulton II. Bullock, PROVIDENCE NEWS
boy of this town, received first prize in
the boys foot race in Bristol on the
Fourth.
Mrs. George l.. ClaAin and her son are
stopping for the summer at Mr.. Church's
on Bristol Neck.
Charles Dean Is costly ensconced within
the domain of the Soldiers Home in
Bristol. He left here yesterday.
Henry Cady, with his family, is camp
ing on the banks Of the kickemuit river.
Yesterday noon a fire alarm called the
fire department to the Warren Laundry
on South Water street. The fire was dis
covered about the chimney and was soon
extinguished without having done much
damage.
Daniel Barrus is clerking at Glading's
drug store in the place of Robert Green
who is on a vacation.
The Town Council and Court Of Pro-
bate held an adjourned session yesterday
afternoon. The. following bills were or
dered paid N. Landry, vaccination,
ley, concrete, SCI; George welch, con
crete, s2l;s4 Sohn Hail, concrete, sec. 20;
J. G. Cole, concrete, $3.50; Joseph
Adams, concrete, Sis; John +.
Dwyer, fire department. $3.50; Bristol
1ossn, Snd Warren Prowv watsrworks ns1vO slos9;
Brouchene, police, &c Joy Chapman, po-
lice, IS Patrick Butler. police, IS; Rob
ert walch. polica. SEQ; James Connolly.
police, s60 John Lonergan, police. S.;
Peter McGearv,. police, 50 ~. s. Brown, po-
lice. SIG; Robt Walch, cleaning station, 81;
j. ii. Lent, fire department., $3.50; A. NJ.
Stevens, fire department, SIS: j. J. Stan
ton, labor, $500; John G. Bell, trimming
trees. A22; II. II. Butter, fire depart
ment, sl250; w. II. Martin. police, els;
Warren Electric Light Company, $3.50:
Warren Gas Light Company, $50; X. r.
har -. II
poor, s44 95; James s. Mason, 80; G. C.
Luther. 1890
Councilman John H. Brown was ap-
pointed "A committee to const ruct high
way bridge on the East District.
Couneilman Nichols was appointed
lamps and posts for lighting purposes.
The petition Of &. A. Thayer for a
liquor license at the Fesseudeu house.
was continued with order of notice.
The clerk was instructed to issue pool
table licenses TO applicants of last year,
$1,000 each.
Samuel b. Farmer, appointed police con-
stable.
The police reported for the month. ten
arrests, three disturbances suppressed and
fourteen tramps lodged at station house.
The will of Nancy w. Coleman was APP
proved, Jessie w. Coleman executor
Jennie NJ. Bullock was appointed
guardian Of the person aud estate of
minors Moulten Bullock and jeanette
Bullock.
Petition for the appointment OF adj
ministrator in the estate Of Peter Nc
Guire was continued order Of notics.
The will of Lydia Pierce was admitted
TO probate, Mary Il. Pierce confirmed ex-
ecutrix.
The petition for the appointment OF
administrator on .he estate OF Luther
Handy was continued order OF notice.
The return Of the commissioner on the
sstate Of Daniel Bosworth was ordered
secorded.
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should be on duty to-day and tomorrow
TO meet the incoming rains and boats,
and accompany he visitors to the Madison
Square Garden or TO the hotels TO which
they are assigned. There will be no diff
Guilty in recognizing the Christ ian En-
deavor people, for the delegates will wear
badges telling the State from which they
hail
There are now at least $4,000 societies.
with million and quarter members, in
all parts OF the world. The recent con-
vention held in England shows that the
work is gaining ground there while in
Australia the growth is scarcely less re-
markable than in the United States.
The United Society. which Is simply a
bureau Of information, and not a board
Of control, has for its president. the
of trustees representing many evangeli-
cal denominations.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-06
ANOTHER FIERCE FIGHT.
Venezuelan kevoIutionlsts Engage
the Government Forces
JUST WITHOUT CARACAS.
Neither Side Wins n Decisive Advantage
-Crespo's Men Victorious at III Quay
aba-villejas. the Acting President,
Ready to Take Flight.
Especial TO THE NEws.i

ESPECIAL TO THE NEws.f
CARACAS, July GA general engage
ment took place near this city on July l.,
between the revolutionists and the govern
ment troops Both sides fought gallantly
and the losses sustained were heavy.
There was no decisive result Word
reached here yesterday that the fighting
has been renewed. Everything depends on
how the government forces behave. II
they should fail to hold their ground
against Crespo's determined men, the new
administration will be forced to follow
Palacio into exile.
Crespos soldiers are entrenched all
around Caracas. IL the government
troops are repulsed, the revolutionists 8
will In very short time triumphantly
enter the capital.
Acting President Vilegas and his ad-
visers seem prepared for the worst. They
have been claiming that the revolution
was at an end, but the precautions they
have taken 10 escape from Venezuela at
the first word of warning show that they
have been talking for effect. A strong
force Of revolutionists are entrenched at
FL Guayaba.
They were attacked by the government
army with heavy fire. The latter. after
q desperate resistance, succeeded In cap
turing the entrenchments, but were led
into trap and slaughtered after night
fall. The situation Is critical.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-06
MYSTIC.

A man named Shirley is said to have
assaulted John Collins Of this place with
a sand bag or similar weapon. Collins
lies at home in "a dangerous condition.
Shirley will be arrested to-day aud held to
await the result of Collins injuries.
Collins Is too much confused to positively
name his assailant yet. The same party
assaulted a Mr.. McCable and battered his
face badly.
The cancer on Mr.. Hancock's face daily
grows in size and increases in painfulness
He is in sad condition. He has been a
quiet gentleman and has the sympathy
of all.
1he race at the Groper Driving Park
Monday furnished great sport for our
made the half mile in 2.i4. All pro-
nounced the track to he a good one. A
meeting will be arranged for an early day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-06
BLOOD
CONTINUED FROM PAGE /.

Shortly after II o'clock the steamer
Little BILL" loaded with men, came
down the river. with the evident inten-
ton Of rescuing the Pinkertons on the
barges. The strikers could not stand this
and fire was at once opened upon the
steamer.
Three shots were fired from the cannon
at the steamer but all went wide of the
mark. One shot entered the open door Of
the health department, and carried of the
head Of one OF the clerks.
The number now known to be killed Is
ten, and eleven are seriously wounded.
The strikers claim that four of the
Pinkerten men besides the captain and
lieutenant were killed, and that one
Pinkerton jumped into the river and was
drowned.
The pilot of the Little Bill" was shot
and the boat forced to retreat down the
river.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-06
Sixth District Court.

Perry f. Field. la Canal street; Charles
II. underwood, - Tell street, and Josiah
1. Webster, % Parade street, were fined
with the dog law. William Barbour and
Edward Mason, common druukards, were
sentenced to six months each at the State
workhouse. Ephriam Greene, charged
with an assault on William 4. Almy,
pleaded not guilty aud was held in goo
surety for trial July 10. Nellie DIVER
pleaded not guilty TO a charge OF stealing
s17 from w. X. Cuthbert aud was held I'm
$500 surety FOR trial July s. ~ 80
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-06
COMMON PLEAS COURT.
The Case Of Sidney G. Stamp up
Again To-day.
OTHER CHARGES HEARD TO-DAY.
breaking and Entering. Nuisances and
Other Offences Charged-sIx Months
In the County Jan for One Onender--
Civil Cases Before Judge Rogers.

This morning the case OF the State VS..
Sidney G. Stamp in the court OF common
pleas was called. II is charged in this in
dictment that the defendant made an
assault with loaded revolver upon
Annie l.. Tracy on the Goth Of April last.
with the intention of killing her. Still
pending
William Couigan, indicted for break
ing and entering a shop at night and
larceny. was again arraigned and pleaded
nolo contendre, and sentence was de-
ierred. For want of 81 900 bail he was
committed.
Lena Wilcox and Alexander J. Gilmore
of Pawtucket indicted for keeping and
maintaining common nuisance, each re-
tracted and pleaded nolo and sentences
were deferred.
Edward Thompson aud Alonzo McPher-
son indicted for breaking and entering a
barn at night and larceny, several1y re-
tracted and pleaded nolo.
Each was sent TO the county Jail for six
months from and after the expiration of
sentence he is now serving in the State
prison.
The trial of the case before Judge Rog-
ers Of Joseph G. Madell VS.. Charles +.
Frankland was concluded yesterday, and
the court adjourned before charging the
jury. This morning verdict was rem
dered for the defendant.
The next case before Judge Rogers was
that Of John r. Murphy, appellant, VS..
Annie Edgar, appealed from the Eighth
District Court. Judgment for the de-
fenuant.
The case of John Cook, appellant, VS..
Frank jerks, an action Of trespass be-
tween East Providence parties, wherein
1t Is claimed that the defendent went
upon Mr.. Cooks premises and stoned his
dog was called. The defendant claims
that the dog assaulted him. Still pend
ing.
Before Justice Rogers the case Of the
National Exchange Bank vs.. Albert G.
Howard came up. Nil dicit judgment for
the plaintiff for $14, ,330. % and costs.
In the Court of Common Pleas yester-
day afternoon, before Judge Wilbur, a
verdict of guilty Of assault and battery
was rendered In the case Of the State VS..
James Needham, and he was sentenced
TO pay fine Of $50 aud costs.
Calandar for Thursday-Assigned cases,
5,156, 400, 5,975. 4,032, 4, 14s general cal
endar, 4,25s, 4,26l, 4,266, 4,267. 4,26s. This
calendar is subject to any pending case.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-06

1t May BE Accepted IT the "DImensions'
Clause Can he Abrogated.

1t May BE Accepted IT the "Dimensions"
Clause Can Be Abrogated.
NEW YORK, July GA challenge for
the American cup has arrived from Eng
land, and it will be presented to the New
York Yacht Club as soon as modifica-
tions doing away with the Objectionable
dimensions clause" can be made. 1t is
the challenge of the Royal Yacht Squad
ron of England and is supposed to be
made in behalf OF the Earl of Dunraven.
The strong sentiment In the New York
Yacht Club itself against the provisions
of the last deed of gift, and the outside
pressure which has been brought to bear
by all the yachtsmen Of the world will,
it is hoped, be powerful enough to secure
the making of some arrangement by
which the bearer of the challenge will be
justified in presenting it to the New York
Yacht Club.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-06
Is HE QUINN's BRoTHERa
A Man Who Fell Down stairs In Boston
May Belong Here.

A Man Who Fell Down stairs In Boston
May Belong Here.
On July 4, an unknown man fell down
stairs in South Boston, and was picked up
in an unconscious condition.
He was taken to AZ Coventry street,
Roxbury. aud has not as yet regained
consciousness. A search through his
pockets resulted in the discovery of sew
eral memoranda, one of which bore the
address j. A. Foster. 81 Dorrance street,
and another the address OF Henry Quinn,
4 Middle street, Pawtucket.
Mr. Quinn thinks the man is brother
of his and will take immediate measures
TO ascertain.
The man was well dressed and was we'll
supplied with money. He Is apparently
about As years of age and weighs about
100 pounds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-06
WASHINGTON.

George Fish, who resides near the West
Greenwich and Coventry lines, on Fish
hill, has jnst delivered 200 poles for tel.
ephone and telegraph wires along the line
OF the New York and New England Rail
road. number of the poles being so
large as to require a pair Of oxen to draw
sold after being hewed for Sl4 each.
William Phillips is having his new
residence painted.
The NEWS will be for sale every even
ing by Miss Lizzie Mertz.
Mrs. II. c. Whipple has returned from
visiting friends In PROVIDENCE.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-06
40 Men Shot.

PITTsBURG, Pa, July GA report from
the scene of the riotin0 at Homestead,
received in this city at 2.05 this afternoon,
places the casualties at 40 killed and fat
ally injured.
The strikers at that hour were soldly
entrenched behind barricades made of pig
iron.
II is reported that the labor leaders have
asked for conference with Pr sident
Frick of the Carnegie Company but that
their overlures nave been rejected.