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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-11
TORPEDO WARFARE.
Another System of Tactics Than
That Now in US Desired.

Newport, X. l., Aug. 1.-THE naval
authorities are at present discussing plans
for the development of torpedo warfare in
this country, in view of tho fact that,
while systems Of tactics or the working
of squadrons of larger and slower craft
arc available, up TO the present time no
thoroughly formulated directions for the
manoeuvreing OF the torpedo fleet have
been prepared. This is being done in
anticipation of the finishing OF tho new
vessels which are rapidly being made
ready for service and which will be added
to the fleet during the fan.
The matter is now in the hands of a
conference OF officers who have had some
experience with the little craft of Wash
ingon, called by Acting Secretary of the
Navy Roosevelt who has taken decided
interest in torpedo matters, and who has
formed the opinion that il is impractic-
able to attempt TO manouvre "a torpedo
fleet after the methods used by larger
vessels
In this connection, experts point out the
fact that the torpedo boat makes its attack
by stealth and hence much depends upon
the daring OF each individual command
or, rather than on the direction Of the
senior officers in charge Of the fleet, who
in time OF attack will not have the
powers Of directing the formation of the
line by signals, as in case of the admiral
fighting with a squadron OF battleships
like the one recently in this harbor
lt seems to be the general opinion in
naval circles that the best work the fleet
can do this fall will bo to make minute
study OF the Atlantic coast by actual
visitation, thus not only becomin
acquainted with the little bays and shell
ters not frequented by ordinary naviga-
tors, but also, by taking note of the
shores of the coast, with view of deter
mining the value of the different features
of the outline. becoming familiar with
hiding places which are formed by the
background rather than any Of the outly-
ing lands.
Study of the duty of scout is con-
sidered another important detail for the
fleet TO go into.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-11
The Brother Has Now a Fair
Chance to Recover.
Result of Turnkey Darling's Is .
Matter of Doubt.
Prison Officers Have Sore Heads as q
Result of the Conflict Yesterday.

Boston, Aug. 11.-Herbert A. Willis,
the young Taunton murderer. whose des-
perate attempt TO escape from tho state
prison.at Charlestown yesterday, assisted
by his brother, Everett, who was paying a
visit TO the prisoner. resulted in his being
shot by the guards. was reported as being
very low at the prison hospital this fore
noon.
The physicians state that they do not
see how he possibly can survive his in
uries He has been unconscious since
yesterday and the fact that he still lives
is attributed only to marvellous
vitality.
Everett Willis, who was also seriously
wounded, passed comfortable night at
the Massachusetts General Hospital and
was no worse this morning. lie has
chance to recover, it is thought
Turnkey Darling, who received two bull
let's in the affair, was resting quietly this
forenoon and, while his wounds would not
be considered serious were no a you Dger
man, their effect to man OF 75 years,
combined with the shock Is still a matter
of doubt.
Affairs at the prison were going on us
usual today and the other officers who
played such exciting parts in yesterdays
tragedy were on duty as usual. One or
two OF them have sore heads from bruises
inflicted in the hand-to-hand fight with
the prisoner and lis brother after their
revolvers had been emptied, but all OF
them consider themselves fortunate not
to have received enc of the many bullets
sent flying through the guard room by tho
desperate men.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-11
ENSIGN In A ROW.
Dispute With japanese Coolle
Gets Him Into Trouble.

San Francisco, Aug. 1L-Japanese ad-
vices per steamship Poru arc as follows:
Kubc is earning an unonviablc notorlet, |,
In tho matter of collisions with coolies.
The latest case to be given publicity was
that of Ensign Everhsrd Of the l. :. $.
Yorktown, who was charged with assault
ing coolie named Censo Okamoto.
whom he had engaged at the American
Hatolia to take him TO the Naka-no-
Tokywa. In n dispute over payment for
work. after q crowd had collected. Ever
hard struck the coole and produced n
revolver and subsequently fled into the
house of Mr.. W. i. Turror. The court
found that the ensign had acted only In
lf-defenso aud dismissed the case.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-11
MINERS COME BACK.
Old AlaSkanS Don't Like the Pros
pect ana Relrace Their Steps.

Dyea, Alaska, Augi, via Seattle Wash,
Aug. 1.-THE British steamers Islander
and Gees have arrived with about 500
prospectors, which increases the number
on the Dyea and Skaguay trails to fully
l500
Later reports state that the Skaguay
route is open to tho lakes and that it is
about 45 miles long. Ii is Zigzag course
over the mountains and the road is very
soft. There are 200 or 800 head Of horses
in the trail ana they will soon tramp out
the road, which is already in deplorable
condition.
The probability Of one man in ten
reaching the klondike is remote. Old
Alaska prospectors some of whom have
wintered In the Yukon ana know what 10
expect, are becoming frightened and are
turning back. Not that they fear the
hardships. but that they are apprehensiye
of famine on account Of so many men
rushing headlong to the mines without
enough provisions to last them two
months
The best evidence that those upon the
ground regard the situation with more
or less alarm is tho fact that many are
paying 20 cents per pound TO have freight
packed across Dyea pass. This is an
increase OF three cents per pound since the
sailing OF tho AL Ki, at which time 10 and
Ia cents wero charged. This increase
is due TO q scarcity of horses.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-11
ALL AFTER CARGOES.
Large Fleet of Freight Vessels
Leaves England in Ballast.

Philadelphia. Aug. 1.-The Record to.
day says:
The largest fleet of vessels that ever
left England in ballast has sailed within
the last week for the Delaware Break
water and Hampton Roads for orders.
Their owners have found it more profit
able to sond them without cargoes than
to have them wait for one.
The machinery of some OF them II
rather antiQuated but the demand for
steam tonnage has induced their owners
to give them another trial in competing
with more modern craft. Several vessels
arrived at the Delaware Breakwator yes
terday from Europe in search of busi-
ness.
Large purchases OF grain have been
made in this country by Italy, Austria,
France and Egypt countries which rarely
before have purchased cereals in the
United States.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-11
STATE PROPERTY.
Adiutant General Issues an Order
Concerning II.

Adiutant General Frederic III. Saokett
has issued general orders Nos 80 and 81.
The first requires commanding officers OF
companies of tho Rhode Island militia
and the naval battalion to report at once
to the adJutant generals Office. through
the proper channels, any losses OF state
property incurred during and subsequent
to the tour of duty in July. 1897. They
are also TO report any unserviceable or
damaged state property in their posses
sion at the present timo.
Tho second order provides that the al
lowance for any enlisted man ut this state
rifle range not qualified as a marksman
shall be $50 rounds. AS much OF his
allowance can be used any one day as the
men wish. Those who wish to qualify for
a higher class alter the allowance has
been expended will be permitted TO pur-
chase ammunition at halt cent per
pound.
Special order No. 1l6 has also been is
sued. In this order Governor Dyer thanks
Lieut.. r. Lincoln Lippitt, paymaster
naval battalion, X. /. Nj. for the uso or
the steam yacht Velthra at Potters Cove.
The language of the order makes lifting
recognition of the generosity OF the owner
who, free of all expense TO the state grnc-
iously rendered the use OF the yacht in
transporting the men and materials from
the camp and for other services.
Thore were no special excursions down
the bay today from this city ur the North
but good many persons had apparently
arranged for private outings and they did
not intend that few showers should
interfere with their plans. The result was
the boats carried larger crowds than Is
usual on cloudy days.
Tomorrow the veteran firemen's mus
ter at Crescent Park promises TO be big
success. All of the Portuguese societies
of the state will, on the same day. go to
Rocky Point.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-11
$50 O'CLOCK.
FEAR FIGHT.
Attack By Miners
Looked For.
Citizens Are Sleeping on
Their Arms.
Deputy Sherlffs Armed to
Keep the Peace.
Leaders Repudiate Injudici0us Acts
of the Strikers.
Everything Orderly at Camp Wagons
Well Filled With Food.
Deputy Sherlffs Armed to
Keep the Peace.
Leaders Repudiate InjudiciOuS Acts
Of the Strikers.
Everything Orderly at mp--WagOns
Well Filled With Food.

Coffeen, Ill, Aug 1l.-Yestorday was a
day Of feverish excitement in Coffeen,
when there were fears of an early attack
by Bardley and his army. The guard on
the main road was strengthened, but the
strikers failed to appear The miners
went to the shaft in twos and fours, but
refused to go below until long after fears
Of the strikers approach had been dissi-
pated.
Out at camp everything was orderly.
Mrs. Bradley, the leaders mother, came
in with a wagon load of provisions and q
whole beef. With her came four ether
wagons filled with potatoes flour, and
bread. Tho supplies are from Staunton
and Mount Olive.
Five hundred men arc now in camp
and 100 are on the wav from towns TO tho
south. The people OF Coifeen fear that
this means that Bradley is lying low
until re-enforcenents arrive before march
ing on the,works.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-11
Merchants Give Views on
the Outlook.
Almost All Report Revival
of Activity.
General Belief That Prosperity Is at
Last in Sight.

New York, Aug. 11.-Business men
from all parts of the country say that
prosperity has come Many of the out-of-
town merchants who have been attracted
to this city by the work of the Mer-
chants Association, tor the fall buying
season, were asked yesterday to give their
views OF the business outlook in their re-
spective localities.
Almost without exception they reported
a revival of business activity and a gen.
eral belief that better times are at hand.
A single free silver man took gloomy
view Of the situation. In other cases the
only qualification of general satisfaction
arose from local conditions, such as the
coal strike and bad weather.
The visiting business men, representing
nearly ever section Of the country east of
the Rocky mountains, said that crops
were large and that prices, particularly
the price OF wheat, were putting money
into the pockets of the farmers.
The southerners are confident that the
cotton crop will be unusual. and that it
will fetch good price. The settlement or
the tariff question ana the renewal OF Ger
titude and confidence, the buyers say, are
bringing out money which has been
boarded. New orders have started the
mills and given many men employment.
The people are buying more. Merchants
who have been feeling their way will put
in larger stocks.
1t is estimated that 5000 merchants will
visit New York this week. Placing their
average purchase of stock at $4,000 each,
which many believe to DO an extremely
low figure, their total purchases will foot
up to S25, 000. 600. In hotel bills, personal
expenses and freight payments they will
expend in New York at least $40, 600
more.
The enormous reduction in freight rates
to Texas, owing TO the steamship rate
war, is enabling the merchants OF that
state to purchase in this city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-11
REBELS WIN.
A Decisive Battle With
the Spanish.
Royal Troops Routed With
Heavy Loss.
Sensation In Havana-GomeZ and
Weyler May Have Met.

Havana. via Key West. Fla, Aug. H.
Official information has reached Havana
OF decisive battle between tho royal
troops and insurgent forces in Matanzas.
According Co this information, the Span
ish troops were routed after hard battle,
with very heavy losses.
The news caused vertable sensation in
Havana, as il is generally known that
Captain General Weyler is now in Matan-
zss. ana there is belief that the Spanish
troops directly under him were those who
suffered defeat ut the hands of tho rebels.
However, If this is true the Spanish
officials here arc taking great pains to
suppress tho fact.
Then, too, thelknowledge in some quar-
ters that Gen. Gomez is due in Matanzas
az about this time with q large BODY OF
insurgents added TO tho interest in the
battle. While there is no good Gauss to
believe that Gen, Gomez was in the bat
tie in fquestiop, there has for some time
been n seemingly we'll founded belief in
Havana that Gems Weyler and Gomez
would meet in Matanzas.
While thus far it has been impossible
to learn any details of the battle, 10 Is
certain that the Spanish loss in troops
and officers was probably greater than in
any recent battle. The Spanish troops
wero compelled to give way Before the
rebels. leaving many dead on the field.
There seems To bo considerable concern
in tho palace here about the result of the
battle. Wbila the officials will not talk, 1t
is learned that detuchments of Cuban
cavalry have been pouring into Matanzas
from santa Clara province, and, accord
ing to some reports, Major Gen. Francisco
Carriilo, commander of the 4th army
corps. as we'll as Brig. Gems. Rego and
Monte Agudo, are among the leaders of
the invading forces. A concentration
upon the Santa Clara border OF ali the
insurgent forces in Matanzas was ordered
some days ago by Gen. Avelino Rosas
the insurgent commander OF tho prov
inCe
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-11
A DOZEN BANANAS
Hav. Caused a Suit For Slander and
Two For False Imprisonment.

One slander and two false imprisonment
suits are the result OF the purchase of
two dozen If bananas by Thomas Quoeney
Of South Providence last Saturday night
for his five children. Mr.. Queeney, after
purchasing the bananas, went into n
market to purchase moro substantial
food.
A man who had n wagon in front OF tho
market left dozen or bananas in pnper
bag there, and went away for a few
minutes. The owner of the wagon got
back just as Mr.. Queoney was coming
out OF the market Tho wagon owner
cried out that his dozen bananas had been
stolen.
Thore wero visions Of another bold high
way robbery, and William and Patrick
Mansfield announced that Queeney Yves
the thief and held him. saloon keeper
named Lutz it is alleged. corroborated tho
statement Of the Mansfioids by saying
Eyes, he's the thief. "
A police officer arrived in due time and
Queeney went to the station house. Tho
man who owned the wagon and claimed
he had had dozen bananas stolen
accompanied him. There was an inves-
tigation at the station.
The result was Mr.. Queeney's bundle
was found to contain two dozen bananas
while the man who lost the bananas was
sure he had only one dozen in the wagon
lost Mr.. Quecney was promptly dis
charged and due apologies made.
Now ho suos the Mansiields for false inn
prisonment and Lutz. the saloon keeper
FOR slander. An amount sufficient to
soothe, 50 far ms money can sootho in such
cases. has been asked for by Mr.. Quoeney
in his three suits.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-11
NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS
Attn Annual II. l. State Fair, Sept.
q, q, &, 8, 10.

Our Premium List for 1897, somewhat de-
layed, is now ready for delivery. out-of-town
exhibitors will bo supplied by mail Those
residing In Providence will DO supplied by
special delivery or may obtain copies at the
following places: NJ. steinert a Sons Co,
5g7-s29 Westminster street; o. E. Leavens &
Co. SO Westminster street;w. r.. Barrett, S Co,
Gj-S Canal street. Il. W. Rounds a Co, l0l-lO9
North Main street; Walter A. Potter. Ex-
change placc George Il. Weaver i9i9 West
minister street (Olneyville); 4. Captnter's
pharmacy, Warren avenue. corner First street
East Providence
Entries will close August o.
K l. STATE FAIR ASSOCIATION,
W. W. DEXTER, Secretary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-11
Its Door Battered Down
by an Angry Mob.
After the Negro Assailant of
a White Woman.
Is Spirited Away by Deputy Sher-
ifs But is Recaplured.
N ew York World.

Asheville, n. O.. Aug. ia mob
stormed the county Jail last night to get
Bob Brachette, the negro assailant Of Miss
Henderson, but he had been spirited away
by deputy sheriffs. The mob battered
down the door, Iiberating other prisoners.
Another crowd set out in pursuit. They
caught up with the officers and took the
prisoner from them. a s--- .-s.
The governor has ordered out the Ashe-
Vile Infantry.
A special from Black Mountain. N. O..
TO the Citizen says that the mob that
took the rapist from the:ofii,ers last night
could not agree as to where TO lynch him
and the report there Is that the party now
on the way to the scene of the assault, six
miles north Of Ashoville.
They will not go through here, but a
posse will leave here to try TO intercept
them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-11
OLYMPIC THEATRE.


Mr.. A. A. Spitz, the enterprising
theatrical manager, has secured control of
what was formerly Lothrop's Opera
House and will open it next Monday with
a specially attractive entertainment.
The house itself has been renovated
Throughout. Both behind and in front of
the curtain, improvements have been made
to such an extent that former patrons will
be surprised at the beauty of the new
interior.
Mr.. Spitz is manager who believes in
providing every facility and convenience
for the accommodation and comfort of his
patrons as we'll as first class entertain
ments for their enjoyment. In this en-
deavor he will undoubtedly be successful
and the play going public Of Providence
and vicinity will give the new Olympic
Theater hearty and substantial support.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-11
IN HASTE.
Observation-Disclosures
Welded.
ElOped From Fall River
and Came TO This City.
Her Father Traces Her and
Finds Her in New York.
Brings Her Back to Old Home
Where She Is Welcomed.
Man VITO Misled Her Said TO Be a Biga-
mist-Has Wife AM Chi dr.n.
Her Father Traces Her and
Finds Her in New York.
Brings Her Back to Old Home
Where She Is Welcomed.
Man VITO Misled Her Said 10 BE Biga-
mist-Has Wife AM Chi dr.. n.

Pretty Carrie Maxfleld, who is less than
Is years old, is at her home again on
Market street. Warren, after a sad expert
ence, but her parents, who are highly re-
spectacle. are happy to have their daughter
under their roof once more.
Carrie, who has always borne AN excel
lent reputation went early in July to Fall
River where she found employment AS
she made her homo in that city with a
near relative, her parents supposed she
was safe. A week ago last Sunday. Car
rie called on a friend and during the
evening was introduced TO young
man named Augustus Schneider. Car
rie became infatuated with the fellow
and he escorted her TO her home.
Before she reached home. however, her
escort asked her 70 become his wife and
she accepted
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-11
BUSINESS BETTER.
Granite Works Taking Large Con-
tracts But at Low Prices.

Westerly, II. l., Aug. ll.-James Gour-
lay, superintendent OF the New England
granite works, reports that the granite bus
moss is improving, but the prices are still
low.
The Westerly works has just received a
contract which will ko)p n large force of
men busy for month. The stone work
on the New Washington Life Insurance
Building in New York has been nearly
completed.
Many estimates are being requested.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-11
NEW LIGHT STATION.
One at Block Island.-That at Watch
Hill 10 Be Rebuilt.

Westerly, II. l., Aug. Ills. Kimball,
general superintendent s1homas ID.
Walker. superintendent OF construction.
and Assistant Superintendent Knowles OF
tho u. =. Life Saving Service have dccid-
ed to locate new station 800 feet north
OF the present light on sandy Point
Block Island. Work will be begun early
next season.
The swift current In the breacn &C
Quonocontaug threatens Co undermine
the building there and that station Is to
DO moved 20 the westward. The Watch
Hill station 10 TO be rebuilt % once
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-11
RECORD NOT BEATEN.
Wheelman Fails Short of II In a
Twenty-FOur Hour Ride.

New York, Aug. ll.-A.W. Evans OF the
New York Athletic Club Whoelmen COM
pleted his twenty-four hours ride at New
Brunswick, n. j.. today, after covering
356 miles.
The heavy, wet roads had good deal to
do with Evans failure TO beat the road
record. which Is 4ii miles. made by
George Hunt last month,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-11
DIED AT A FUNERAL.

Altoona, Pa. Aug. 1l.-Calvin Noh. a
well-known resident Of Tyrone fell deau
nt the open grave Of friend at Alexan-
dria last evening. Neff was robust
man, aged 40 years. While the ceremonies
were being celebrated ut tha grave n
thunderstorm arose Just after n light
ming flash Nef threw up his hands and
fell dead across the colin,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-11
MORE MADE HAPPY.
Appointments 10 Various Branches
of the Public Service.

Washington. Aug. 1.-The president
has designated Frank A. Vanderlip as
assistant secretary of tho treasury. to per-
form the duties Of register and assistant
register OF the treasury during the
absence OF the register and assistant
register.
The following appointments have been
made:
Felix 4. Reeve, Of Tennessee, assist
ant solicitor OF the treasury. August 5.
Benjamin Chswell. second lieutenant
in tho revenue cutter service, August 1.
Harry q Hamlet, second lieutenant In
th revenue cutter seryise. August 4.
+. q. Billiard. second lieutenant in the
revenue cutter service, August 4.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-11
OFF FOR THE EAST.
Vessels Of North Atlantic Squadron
Continue Their Cruise.

The vessels of tho North Atlantic
squadron left Newport this NOR ming to
continue the cruise to the eastward.
The Puritan, which arrived Monday,
went to sea yesterday in advance OF the
other vessels and will DO met by the re-
mainder of tho squadron and proceed
with it TO Portsmouth, y. H., where they
are expected 20 arrive tomorrow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-11
GONE TO HER SON.
Mother of Murderer Willis Sum-
mOned to His Deathbed.

Taunton, Mass. Aug. 11.--Mrs. S. h
Willis, mother of the two Willis boys
who were the participants in the des-
perate attempt to escape from Charles
town prison yesterday. went to Boston to-
day. in response to n telegram stating
that Herbert cannot live.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-11
SCHOONER SEIZED.
Charged With Violating the PrOvIn-
cial Customs Law.

Eastport, Me-, Aug. IL. Word has been
received here from Grand Manan, that the
American schooner Voma has been seized
by the dominion officials for the alleged
violation of the customs law, in landing
a bicycle there without permit.
Captain Young of tho Velma denies
that the law was violated, as the bicycle
was intended for private use and not for
sale.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-11
BREAKS A RECORD.

New York, Aug. 1.-The line steamer
st. Paul arrived at Southampton this
passing Hurst Castle at 6:40
a. m, and has broken her own eastward
record by ABOUT 45 minutes