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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-05
Trial Of the Competitors
Men by SpaniardS.
No Questions Asked on Behalf
of the Prisoners.
Startling Story of the Summary
Methods of Conviction.

WASHINGTON, June 5.--The testimony
of Frederick w. Lawrence taken before
Subcommittee OF the Senate committee
on foreign relations on May 20, in regard
to the situation in Cuba.was made public
TO-DAY by the Senate in granting permis-
sion to Senator Morgan to have II printed
as part of bis remarks.
MIR. Lawrence stated that h had gone
to Cuba as a newspaper coriesponi Dent
and had been expelled. He said that as
correspondent, he lad found it impos-
sible TO secure much information from
the Spanish authorities, and that he
learned afterward that what was given
out was untrue.
Speaking of the imprisonment of
Walter Dygert he said: 81 found MIR.
Dygert imprisoned at the prison at
Guines, In little cell in which there
were % other men, and in which thcre
were no sanitary arrangements worth
speaking of. The room was very small.
and 1t was simply filthy. The people with
him were the dirtiest men 1 ever looked
on in my life, and / have been in q great
many American prisons"
-pygeft, he said. had been there about
three months at that time, and Mr.. Law
renee said the Spanish authorities had
then been satisfied for two months that
he was innocent OF the charges against
him.
Referring 10 the trial Of Labarde and.
Milton, captured on board the Compctj-
tor, Mr.. Lawrence said that neither the
prosecution nor the defense asked any
questions, that fvo men were tried at
once and that the trial, which resulted
in the sentence bf death, lasted less than
a day.
Asked II there was an interpreter pre-
sent Mr.. Lawrence said there was, tot
he did not make his presence krowu'to
the prisoners, until they were asked
whether they had anything TO say in
their own defence. Then long statements
were read by the judge advocate in : nm
ish. The evidence was given in Spanish,
and not translated In their bearing.
their defender did not communicate to
them the substance OF 1t nor utter one
single word TO them," said Mr.. Law
renee. 81 have every reason to think
their defending counsel could not speak
English. Then they were asked what
they had to say In defense. but not in
English. The presiding officer OF the
court martial, there were ten of them
what we might call the jury--sa said to
Labarde In Spanish: "What have you 10
say.' He SAID few words, and so it
went until the last man was reached, Will
liam GIldea and the presiding officer
spoke to him and he did not understand
him, then the interpreter got up and
said: "Do you wish to say auything"
"Gildea arose and said: "All have
got to say Is / do not understand one
word that has been said today, for or
against me, and al any rate, / appeal to
both the British and American consuls.
"There were two prisoners who did not
speak and understand Spanish, Milton
and Gildea."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-05
ANOTHER CYCLONE

would not be in It with the rapid pace we are set
ting for clothes selling. We will continue this
monster sale until have disposed Of every
dollars worth OF goods that 10 lett from the two
large stocks Of the Gushing. Olmsted snow
Co.. OF "A, 10, aud 10 summer street, Boston, and
the III. Bacharach Co, of 429 Market street, Philn-
delpnia. These firms are known 10 be the most
reliable and two Of the largest clothing manufae-
turers in The United states. We bought the cream
OF the TWO above firms stocks, ana duo TO the
Tremendous crowds we have had and being unable
to wait the people, we will continue this gigan-
tic sale until the en- tire stocks are sold We are
on the verge OF another plunge We must have the
room. and 10 order 10 get IL we will oder Mems
Boys and Children's good. honest, high-grade,
ready-to- wear, Spring ana Summer Clothing at
the most phenomenal low prices on earth. Now,
buyers. this Is your opportunity in the present
great scarcity OF cash The people OF Providence
and vicinity owe themselves n duty to save money
whenever possible, so we now present you the
chance TO secure Mems. Boys and Children s
Spring and summer Clothing At less than the cost
OF the material. We ask The people TO select any
article advertised below, make comparisons ese-
where and you will thus thoroughly satisfy your
selves that no exaggeration is used In order TO sell
these goods. Don't buy dollars worth of cloth
ing until you investigate this mammoth stock OF
highest grade clothing ever put on sale
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-05
FOR KILLING HIS FATHER.
Alfred Hurd on Trial--Testimony OF Par
ilal Confession.

ALFRED, Me-, June 5.-The trial of Alfred
J. Hurd, for the alleged MURDER of bis father.
last December was resumed promptly at o
o'clock this morning. officer John Hansoa
of the Biddeford police was tho first witness.
He rehearsed the incidents attending The
murder. including the fact that he was mott
tied OF IL ny the prisoner, who at first ssid
his father bad comriitted suicide. but subse-
quentIy. Hanson stated, made partial.
confession that he was responsible for his
fathers death. John Travpor and John
Hayes. also of the biddeford police force
corroborated mir. Hanson's Statements and
told about the finding of the carpenters
hatchet and the razor with which the crime
is supposed TO have been committed. These
i'm plements were Identified by tho witnesses
in the presence OF the Jury.
The prson was an attentive listener to this
evidence and aside from his countenance,
which was pincned, and drawn, appeared to
be unmovod by 10.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-05
DUNLOP SAYS GUILTY.
Admits He Was Concerned In Bur.
den Jewelry Robbery.
Turner Pleads Not Guilty and Will Bs
Tried al Present Term.

New YORK, June b.-William Robert
Dunlap and William Turner, formerly
employed in the household of /. Townsend
Burden, who were exiradlted from Lon
don on the charge Of robbing their en-
ployer Of over $4,000 worth of jewels,
were arraigned today before Judge Cow
ing In the court OF general sessions.
Dunlap loaded guilty to the indictment
charging him with the larcency OF c dia.
mond necklace and other articles OF
jewelry. Turner, his alleged accomplice,
entered plea of not guilty.
AT the request of District Attorney Fei-
lows, Dunlap was remended for sentence.
Turner'S trial will begin sometime dur
ing the present term OF the court.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-05
Burglars at HaverhilI.

HAvERBILL Mass. June g. Tho families of
Arthur w. Day and y. q. Hunkins. whose
houses adioin on Main street, awoke this
morning 20 Ind that during the night their
homes had been entered and ransscked bv
burglsrs. lower windows had been forced
open in both cases. At Days residence the
thieves cleared tho cupboard OF edibles thon
made for the sleeping room. arpropriating
Mr.. Days clothing, a gold watch and several
dollars In money. small amount OF money
4, sll that Mr.. Hunkips reports missing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-05

tors, more than quorum, making 1t evil
dent that. .filibustering was in progress.
Mr.. Mill and Mr.. Harris urged that the
bill should not De pressed in the abse nee
OF Mr.. Gibson, OF Maryland, VINO has
taken a leading part in opposition to the
bill.
Mr.. Lodge said Mr.. Gibson was per-
fectIy aware the bill would come up and
IL 1t was 10 be considered at this session,
il must be done ut once.
Another roll call on Mr.. Lodges mo-
tion resulted, 25 to 8, showing the alb
sence Of voting quorum.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-05
Sent TO the Asylum.

Margaret hcCarron was adjudssd irsane
by Judge sweetland In the Sixth District
Court this morning and was committed TO
the State asylum. Miss McCarron is a sister
OF Patrick hcCarron, tho barber who cue the
throat OF n man named Crosby while shaving
him. The man died on tho sidewalk a few
minutes after.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-05
Training Ship Alliance Arrives.

NEW YORK, juno 6-The United states
training ship Alliance, Captain W. II. Manney
arrived in port this morning. The Alliance
left tho Brooklyn navy yard on November q.
last, for Nswporr. n. J.. where she took on
board over . hundred boys and sailed on
Deceml or for a cruise in the West Indies.
visiting -. Tbomes Santa Cruz. 81. Croix
and other>places, returning to Now York by
tts way of Norfolk, Va.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-05
Off for ST. Louis.

General Charles Il. Brsyton left town for
Boston this forenoon ana at o'clock this
afternoon he will leave fer st. Louis. accord
ing 10 his usual custom OF going TO the
national convention in advance Of the dele.
gates TO attend the preliminary conference OF
the leaders OF the different states.
He Is Of course. for Reed "body end soul
aud that Is the only statement which he IL
willing 10 have quoted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-05
Fell Under Train and Was Killed.

NEW BRITAIs Conn, June 5-Archibald
NcBrayne, q, single. was killed Mt the Plain
willie station Of the Nav York New Haven a
Hartford Railroad this morning. In attempt.
ing to board the 7:so train fer New Haven
MoBrnyns slipped aud fell under the wheels.
lie died In e. hour
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-05

BosroN, June 5.-E. Y. Stevens OF this
city today reported TO the police head
quarters that during the past two weeks
some one bad taken s.co0 worth OF mining
and other stocks from his valise. Among
the stocks stolen were i've shares ot the
United states Rubber Company and ~
shares ~ Butte mining stock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-05
Knocksd Down by a Scorcher.

AT 20 last evening Mrs. Annette harkcr.
who lives at % America street. was knocked
down and badly injured about the head by sn
unknown man oa n bicycle on Broa1wsy'
The man did not stop 20 SEQ what injury be
bad caused. Mrs. Barker was iaker to her
home and the family physician was called
and found dangerous scalp wound.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-05
Found Floating al Newport.

NEWPORT, r. l., June 5.-The body of
mn nnknown man was found IN The bar
Dor here this morning. There was moth.
ing about IL TO indicate who he was. The
medical examiner says the body mad been
I'm the water three weeks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-05

wAsHiSGToS. June 5.-socreiary Lamont
left Washington Immediately. after the csbi.
net meeting today for Mc0rswvi,le, ". u.
where he has been Suddenly called by the
serious illness Of Mr. Lannon's father.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-05

WANTED-A young lady 70 attend 20
exrioit stand IN 1 rncsry stores in N T.
sraies. expenSes and hblf profits eAdires.
Harrison starcn Gloss Co... Pawtucket j56
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-30
PERMANENT HOME
80 YoRK As A FAoFoR

AS the end of the campaign approach
es It becomes more and more apparent
that the lighting is centering in Illinois
and finally in Chicago. This. notwith-
standing the confident claim of each
national committee that its candidate is
safe without Illinois.
New York has been shorn of glory.
Once the battle ground of presidential
contests. the pivotal state as it were.
It is so no longer. 1t is receiving no con-
sideraticn from either side. Tt is claim
ed by one party and the claim is not
disputed by the other. And this is
not because anybody supposes that
there has been any great change in
the political sentiment Of the Empire
State but only because this is not a
partisan campaign.
1t has come to be generally believed
that almost every voter this year viii
cast his ballot in accord with what he
believes to be his personal. individual
interest. 1T is accepted as a fact by
both parties that a majority Of the New
Workers viii consider their personal in
Neresls as lying on the slue OF the 5O4u
standard and viii so vote. It was this
view Of the situation doubtless which
led the Democratic nominee to style it
''the enemy's country"
1t is improbable that New York viii
ever again resume the place it occupied
in 1884 when a few hundred votes from
its slums determined the choice of
president FOR the people Of this great
country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-30
ssBIBLE FOR A SAND Bag =
Herbert N. Casson Has Strong Words
to Describe Political Preachers.

Lynn. Mass, Oct 8O.-In the Labor
church here Rev. Herbert N. Casson
preached on ''The Chaplains of Monop-
oily" a sermon which is attracting wide
attention. Replying to the ministers
who have advocated gold and Mckinley
he said; This campaign presents no
seetarian issues. The best men of all
creeds should unite, for the aristocrats
and apostles have combined. Archbish-
op ireland and the A. P. A. leaders
have shaken hands, Macarthur and In
gersOu have embraced, Reed and C1eve-
land have forgotten the tariff, Bishop
Newman and Breckenridge so arm in
arm, Morgan Dix and Herr Most have
smoked the peace pipe
None of these gold standard clergy
men dares mention the liquor problem
in this campaign, though it is their hob
by at other times Do they not know
that Mckinley is renting property for
saloon purposes? Do they not know
that Hobart is a trustee of the Paterson
Brewing company or that the presi-
dent of the whisky trust has an honor
ed place upon the Republican national
committee Either they are not sincere
in their advocacy of prohibition or they
are very ignorant of the political stu
alton. When the people asked for
bread in Chicago and Cleveland gave
them troops these clegymen applauded.
These ministers may be in the line of
apostolic succession, but they date from
Judas If they have been hired to
strike at the Impoverished west, why
must they use the Bible for their sand
bag2 Their creed is not salvation by
faith in Christ, but salvation by conf
dence in England.
The gold basis superstition is a relic
Of the gold craze that swept Europe in
to a money making frenzy in 1s49. Two
hundred years ago it caused piracy and
war. Today it causes poverty, despot-
ism, and corruption. Tt was gold that
caused the trouble in Venezuela, South
Africa, and Armenia Gold is not now
and never has been the money of the
people. There is not an employer in
the world who pays his men in gold. It
is but the toy and fetch of our indus
trial childhood"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-30
Al CAMPAIGN FEATURE

Among the many peculiar features OF
the present campaign there has been
none more marked than the unanimity
with which campaign orators from the
presidential candidates down have
urged the abandonment Of party This
course is in notable contrast to that
pursued in all previous campaigns
since the war
Hitherto the party lash has been the
campaign speaker. The old familiar
cries of vote as you shot, stand by
the party have scarcely been heard in
this campaign. 1t is a good sign. It
indicates that the questions at issue are
to be decided on their merits and not on
the merits Of the party.
The politicians are teaching the PEG
pie a lesson this year which it win take
them a long time to unlearn. They have
been absolved from party allegiance by
the men to whom they have been ac-
customed to look for guidance. and it is
improbable that they viii be in any
hurry to again bow their necks to the
yoke.
The people have been told all through
the campaign that political parties are
merely instruments in their hands for
securing the enactment of their will
and that it is their duty to remodel or
discard them whenever it seems best
to do So The voters appear to be tax
ing the party leaders at their word
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-30
DEER SEASON OPENS.
New Jersey Hunters Invade the
Woods IN Swarms.

Mays Landing. N. T.. Oct. 30-New
Jerseys famous sport the deer shoot
ing season. has opened. AS early as
Saturday parties were making their
way for the Deer Wood" Doughty
tavern. English creek Navine mill and
GriscOm swamp. all noted haunts of the
deer and viii camp out until the season
closes.
The deer are reportedetO be very few
in comparison to previous years. and
old hunters state that in a few years,
if proper legislation is not given, the
deer will be completely exterminated.
Many old hunters are of the opinion
that the season, only twelve days, is
prejudicial TO the life Of the game lit
being claimed that the woods are lined
with hunters every day Of the season,
the chances of the deer for escaping be
ing thus diminished. whereas if the
open season was for one month or six
weeks there would be few ISLANDERS %
in the woods at one time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-30
NEW LINE OF SHIPS.
Direct Service From Gotham to Rio
Janerio.

Janerio-
New York. Oct. 3o.-The North Amer
lean and Brazil Nail Steamship com
pany has been organized with capital
Of $4,000, 600. and. if present plans are
carried out, a line of steamships will be
running between New York and Bra
lillian ports in the early months of the
coming year At present there is no
direct line Of steamships from this
country to Rio Janeiro. The carrying
trade from that city is done by lines
from Plymouth. England, and Lisbon
The Red Cross line from New York has
monthly sailings to Para and ports on
the Amazon river.
The steamers viii be chartered and
used by the company until new steam
ships are ready for delivery. 1t was
said today contracts for five new steam
ers had been given to the Cramps Of
Philadelphia. The steamers viii pc run
On the Amazon river to make connec-
tions at Para The mails VIII be car
ried direct by steamers and the time
to Para will be reduced several days
A large subsidy has been granted by
the Brazilian government
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-30
SANTA FE ROUTE.

The Home Road Offers Superior Ad-
vantages to All Those Wishing
To Travel
Five trains east daily,
Five trains west daily,
Elegant equipment,
Magnificent track,
Superior eating stations,
First class dining cars,
The fastest time.
Union depot connections.
Through car service east
Through car service west,
Free reclining chair cars,
The newest and finest sIeepers,
The most improved tourist sleeping
cars run on any railroad
For tickets. sleeping car space and
all information see Cromwell & LETTERS.
in postoffice room in North Topeka.
telephone 364, or at depot, foot Of Fifth
street. telephone $50.
". c. CARNEY, Agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-30
WAS NEARLY LYNCHED.
Arthur Block Lighted a Fire Under
His Horse.

Arthur Block Lighted Fire Under
His Horse.
New York Oct sO.-Arthur Block Of
Newark, N. j., a butchers driver, came
within an ace OF being mobbed in that
city yesterday
The young man had come to New
York for a load of beef and was driving
up a steep hill on Palisade avenue,
Newark. when his horse stopped The
load was too heavy and the poor ami
NAL could make no further progress
Block used the whip vigorously. and
finally built a fire under the horse.
This caused the overworked beast to
turn in great pain and run down hill
Block was about to start a second fire,
when he was set upon by people pass
ing in the street and hustled to the
nearest trolley pole. But for the time
ly arrival Of PatroIman Thomas Ram
sey, who fired several shots in the air
to brighten the indignant crowd, Block
would have been strung up.
AS il was, the policeman arrested
him, and Block viii spend the next 80
79vs in iail
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-30

On January z. 1891, ia the United
States senate. in a speech advocating
the free coinage of silver, Senator
Plumb said "A greater volume Of
money would preserve the equities Of
contracts. would increase the price Of
property, would stimulate business. and
especially would prevent that condition
whereby a handful of men can control
the financial affairs Of the whole coun-
try"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-30
"a HANDFUL OF DIRT MAY BE a HOUSE
Full OF SHAME CLEAN HOUSE WITH
SAPOLIO
81 HOURS no CALIFORNIA.

Santa Fe Route California Limited.
Beginning November 4, the Santa Fe
route will resume it's celebrated Calls
fOrnia Limited train as a semi-Week1y'
service. leaving Chicago at 600 D. m..
Wednesdays and Saturdays, and Kan
sas City $3.50 a. m, Topeka at noon and
Denver $50 p. m, Thursdays and Sun
days. reaching Los Angeles in 81 hours
and San Diego in So hours from Topeka.
Returns from California Mondays and
Thursdays. Connecting train for san
Francisco via Mojave-
Equipment of superb vesdbuled Pull
man palace sleepers, buffet smoking
car and dining car. Most luxurious
service via any line
Another express train carrying palace
and tourist sleepers leaves Chicago and
Kansas City daily for California
Inquire of local agent, or
W J. BLACK,
A. G. p. A.
Topeka. Kan.
c. T. NICHOLSON. c.. p. A.
A.. T. & s. F. Ry.
Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-30
TILLMAN CONFIDENT.
Says Bryan is Certain to be Elected
Tuesday

Chicago. Oct. Ex-senator TiIman of
South Carolina has returned from q
speaking tour through Oregon. The
senator says
Oregon is absolutely safe by a ma
jOrity which the Republicans can
neither steal nor overcome by bribery.
Il am as confident of the election of
Mr.. Bryan as 1 could be of anything in
the future. No com binatiOn can defeat
US. even if we should lose Iowa and
Minnesota We are absolutely sure Of
carrying Michigan and Indiana, to say
nothing about Illinois, which I believe
we viii carry Bryan's election is IN
douhtedIV assurad
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-30

Lexington. Ky, Oct Conservative
politicians estimating the majOrities Of
breckenridge over Settle in the Ash
land district congressional race predict
that Breckenridge viii carry Bourbon
county by 800. Fayette by 1900. Frank
lin by 200, Henry by 250. WoodfOrd by
200 and Scott by 100 while Settle viii
get Oldham by 100 and owen by 1000.
leaving Breckenridge a majority Of 1,150.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-30

The candidate. after struggling all
through the campaign to have the vot-
ers place an x before his name may in
stead have to wear an ex- before it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-30
Republican Rallv Id ValleY Falls.

The Santa F'e route, the home road.
Falls Oct. 30, q t one and one-third fare
for the big Republican rally at that
place Friday. Tickets good to return
Oct 30 or 81
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-30

Tt is unf2rtunate that MT Cleveland
failed to register this year so that he
viii be unable to return the compliment
Major Mckinley paid his administra-
ffou
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-30
Republican Rally at Valley Falls.

The Santa Fe route, the home road.
will sell round trip tickets to Valley
Fails Oct. so, at one and one-third fare
for the big Republican rally at that
place Friday. Tickets good to return
Oct 30 or 81
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-30
80. Henrotin Elected.

milwaukee. Oct 30.-At the annual
board meeting of the national associa-
tion of household economies, Mrs Chas
Henrotin Of Chicago was elected hon
orary vice president. and Mrs. Hargis
OF CHICAGO. recording secretarY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-30

Mr.. Bryan promptly gave away the
house and lots which were given him.
It must be that Mr.. Bryan believes an
other house viii be prepared for his oc-
cupancy in March next.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-30

No one seems to want to have to an
swer to an outraged public for the pub
location of Tom Watson's letter OF &C
ceptance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-30
LOCAL DRAMATIC NEWS.

The attraction at the Grand Opera
House tonight and tomorrow night is
the Topeka opera. company in the new
comic opera 'Powhatan" for the bene-
fit of the free kindergarten. The dress
rehearsaIs are said to have promised
very much and the seat sales have been
large.