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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-08
SAMPSON MAKES COMPLAINT.

Washington, Aug. S.-Secretary Long
has received the following letter from
Admiral Sampson:
Guantanamo, Cuba, July q.
MY dear Mr.. Secretary-I am led to
write at the present time on account OF
the publication Of an article which APP
peared in the papers OF the 18th instant.
in which Commodore Schley is made to
say that he had stated. apparently to
the writer. that he had over and over
again declared II was possible To enter
the harbor of Santiago Notwithstanding
the mines. Commodore Schley called
upon me yesterday and voluntarily
stated that the publication Of the article
on the 10th was false In every particle;
that he not only had not stated anything
OF the kind, but that he had never even
thought OF It.; that he had always en-
tirely agreed with me on this question,
and that he did not know a single Of
ficer whose opinion differed from mine.
AS have reason 20 believe that Commo-
dore schiey has been misrepresented. I
have taken the liberty TO address TO you
n telegram upon this subject this morn
ing; and as I am about TO sail for the
east. I trust that II will receive your at
tention at an early date.
The telegram contains a request that
the manager of the Associated Press be
called upon to name the sourse and au-
thority for this statement"
In a note to Secretary Long, who asked
for the information desired by Samp-
son. the southern manager explained
that the article was penned by person
temporarily on the dispatch boat.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-08
noNrAuk POINT, THE FUTURE cAnp OF sHAFrER's AFnt

which has been with the Uncas on the
north coast blockade. sank a little Span
ish sloop a few nights ago and captured
another one Off Cardenas Saturday.
The captured sloop was the Christina
and was loaded with fish, quantity OF
which was served up for breakfast by
the Hudson's men, who had been out
for a month and had little left In the
way of provisions. Three Spaniards
who were On the Christina put OF In
their tender when they saw the Hudson
approaching and gained key just Off
shore.
The converted yacht Oneida also came
from the blockade yesterday. She re-
ports that day before yesterday a body
of Spanish infantry fired about 30 rifle
shots at her from point on the beach
several miles east of MORO castle. The
gunboat did not return the fire.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-08

flowing robes of the patriot. Some only
half concealed their suspicious that Sa-
gasta, in processing to consult them
anxiously In great crisis. was In reality
playing the part of an old parliamentary
head and astuteiy laying traps for his
political rivals. II these suspicious had
any foundation Sagasta must be con-
summate actor, for In all the interviews
he spoke with apparent frankness and a
sincerity and personal disinterestedness
that might well have disarmed all but
the most hardened politicians. Even
when 1t was suggested that he ought to
leave to more capable hands the task OF
concluding peace. he displayed no i'm
patience or resentment. He even showed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-08
ROBBED A FARMHOUSE.

West Newbury, Mass, Aug. .2-Three
men went to the farmhouse Of Samuel
Moody Sunday. and. while one pointed
a pistol at Mrs. Daniel Leary. who was
alone In the house. the others ransacked
the rooms for whatever valuables were
available. They took among other
things two pocketbooks containing a
small sum of money. but offered no vio-
lence to Mrs. Leary. The latter and her
husband are the caretakers Of the farm.
Mrs Leary quickly told the neighbors OF
her experience and a searching party
started after the men.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-08
Sagastas Cabinet Has COnC|uded Work Of
De|iberation on The Conditions.
Note Says That War Was Forced Upon Spain, Which
Did otProvoke t--Premier Displays Astuteness
in Consulting Leaders Of All Parties.

Of the generals. II is not improbable that
the war office would have gone on cover
ing UP it's own mistakes until the San
tiaxo force had succumbed entirely to
disease and prHation.
Now that the troops are being
shipped from the island as rapidly as
possible. with them goes every trace Of
American power to deal with posses
sion of which Spain Is to be deprived.
No native government is possible. No
American government is ready or likely
to be ready for a long time to come. In
the meantime the Spanish army is starv-
ing with the civil population. Events
seem to have moved so quickly as to
leave the American war office absolutely
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-08
Expedition to Search For
Bodies Returned.
RESULTS NOT PROMISING.
Remains Of Many Steerage Passen-
gers Found and Buried.
SHOULD HAVE GONE SOONER.

Halifax. Aug. 8. - The Hiawatha,
which left Halifax July 20 to search for
bodies of the Bourgogne. has returned.
Mr.. Perry. one OF the expedition. said
the steamer went to the place where q
captain reported he saw 200 Of them
floating. No bodies were found in this
location. but a few miles further away
the first body was found. Until Aug. 3
the members OF the expedition worked
continuously. the weather being favor
able and sea calm. During that time 81
bodies were picked up. Those found on
the first day were In fair state Of pres
ervation. Those found later were ad-
vanced In decomposition. Nearly all
were the bodies OF steerage passengers
or sailors. This could be told from the
clothing. Most of the bodies were men.
a few women and some boys. Some
were taken on board for particular cx-
animation. None were those OF the
Perry and Dillon families. All of the
bodies were buried at sea In the usual
manner, and all the effects such as they
were. brought ashore. There was hardly
anything about the female bodies to aid
Identification. Only one or two were
those of first-class passengers. On We'd
nesday the Hiawatha went to Canso on
account OF heavy weather. They were
advised there of the reports of other
steamers. particularly of the Alders-
gate. passing bodies. The Hiawatha re-
turned to the latitude and longitude
given, but was unable to accomplish
much and, finding no more bodies. aban-
doped tho trim and rafurned
The first body found was Eugene
Dubosc OF Montreal. This name was on
visiting cards. and there were bills Of
exchange payable to his order. The
bodies were found within a radius OF 100
miles of where the corpses were seen
first.
Dr. Jacques, who accompanied the ex-
pedition. said that IL a steamer had been
sent out when the report Of July 21 was
made II is certain that all the bodies
could have been brought to land and
identified. The time which elapsed be-
tween the Olfield's report Of July 21 and
the departure OF the Hiawatha was suf.
ficient to greatly advance decomposi-
tion. 1t being the sole purpose of thu
expedition to search for members OF thu
Dillon and Perry families, therefore onl,
general description Of the bodies found
was taken. and the information which
can be given to persons interested l.
general In its character.
Had the French company listened t.
appeals and sent out a steamer immedi
ately after 1t was known that bodie,
were floating at sea 1t would have beer
more satisfactory and solacing to sur
viving friends Of the dead: but the com
pany fatty refused to spend dollar ant
cast the whole expense Of the expedition
on Messrs. Dillon and Perry
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-08
DEPARTMENT. BUT NO WATER.

Painesville. o.. Aug. s.-The large
plant Of the Robinson Basket company.
the largest grape-basket factory in the
United States. has been destroyed by
fire. The fire started In the dry kiln.
and the fire department was unable to
do anything towards extinguishing the
flames for lack Of water in the vicinity.
The total loss Is estimated at 500. 700;
insurance SIS. 600.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-08
FIVE DROWNED.

Rowboat Swept Against a Bridge With
Loss OF Life.
Portsmouth. Aug. S.--As a party, con-
sisting of Alexander Green. wife and
two children. and Wolsang Geiger. wife
and two children. was going down the
Piscataqua river from Great bay In a
rowboat last night, the tide forced their
boat against the piling of bridge.
breaking the craft in two and throwing
all hands into the water. James Drew
the drawtender. and his assistants sue
ceeded in rescuing the two men and Mrs
Green, but Mrs. Gelger and the -four
children were beyond reach and
drowned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-08

Berlin courts have ruled that exhib-
iting the signs English spoken here"
OF "Ici on parle francais" In shops
where the languages arc not spoken by
the shopmen is a contraventIon against
the law dealing with unfair competition
in trade. and Is punishable by a fine
or Imprisonment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-08
ONLY ONE KILLED.

Utica. Aug. s.-Two cars on the Belt
line trolley road went through Bradley's
bridge. near Whitesboro, and IL passeii-
gers were precipitated into the Erie
canal. Mary Brady OF this city was the
only person killed. She was caught be-
tween the seats of the car and crushed
to death. There were 30 passengers on
the cars and all were rescued. but several
were injured. The accident was due to
n weak spot
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-08
HoMEwARD BOUND.

Santiago, Aug. s.--The First regular
cavalry and the First volunteer cavalry,
rough riders. sailed yesterday AFTERNOON
on the Miami and Matteawan. All the
men looked fit, but worn out. They pre-
sented a picturesque appearance. Some
wore new khaki uniforms. while others
were attired In heavy blue flannel shirts.
with their old equipment. All expressed
regret at leaving their sick companions
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-08

behind, but were Wild with Joy At 80
soon returning shome. They take no
tents or baggage with them. The work
Of embarkation was very easy and was
quickly performed. The men are ready
and eager to return for the Havana
campaign In the fall.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-08

Depew gave an interesting address Sun
day night In which he said: Peace
seems assured, and you may not realize
your desire to so TO the front and face
the enemy on the battlefield: but when
a citizen has left behind him his home.
his family and his business he has done
his duty to his country. This war has
demonstrated the inestimable value of
the national guard OF the several states.
in this emergency the citizen regiments
OF the national guard. with their disci-
pline. their equipment and their fitness
1, break every tie and drop every in
terest at the order to march, placed the
government In a stronger position for
offensive or defensive operations In 30
DAYS than the arduous processes OF en-
iistment, drill and education of the vol
untsers could have done in six months.
I'm Europe men resort 10 every de-
vice to escape the army. During this
war with Spain we have witnessed the
fiercest rivalry among the national
guard regiments 70 be called into SER
vice. The spirit makes the men behind
the guns. These guns think as well as
shoot. The Spanish soldier is brave;
he fights and dies weC; but he cannot
take the initiative. The overwhelming
thought OF the hour and place is that
by every manifestation by which this
will can be known God Is on our side.
1t seems as II providence has not SO
much opened up for us destiny a.
imposed upon us duty"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-08
AN ANARCHIST PLOT.

Madrid, Aug. SIT is stated that the
police are investigating an anarchist
plot against the life of high official
parsonage which was to have been car
ried out today upon the occasion Of the
anniversary Of the assassination Of Can
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-08
NATIONAL GUARDS VALUE.

Newport. Aug. s-Before the members
OF the Forty-seventh New York volun-
teers, encamped at Fort Adams. and
under the auspices Of the Newport
branch OF the Y. M. c. A. Chsuncey M.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-08
SWAN POINT CEMETERY,

once. 30 North Main street.
Omnibus 10 the Cemetery runs from cor
ner OF south Angel street and Weyland av.
cnue daily every 20 minutes from 10 .. IN. q, 20
y. m, and sundays every 20 minutes unsn
further notice.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-08

unprepared to deal with problems much
greater than the provisioning Of the field
force ct Santiago"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-08
STAMMERERS

All afflicted in speech can con-
suit the Principal of the Boston
Stammerers Institute, who is now
forming a Summer Class at the
LYMAN HOUSE, S Franklin St.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-08
SEVENTEEN WE'RE KILLED.

Madrid, Aug. San official dispatch
from Porto Rico says the Americans
had seized the customs house in the
village of FaJardo, which place was
without a garrison. An American
column, supported by artillery. advanced
on Guayama. The Spaniards made a
brave defense. but were forced to with
draw to Alturas. Seventeen OF the
Spaniards were killed.
A general advance Of the American
force began yesterday morning.
HAD FISH For BREAKFAST.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-08

Key West. Aug. s.-The tug Hudson
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-07

len authority" This is generally reported
as the tenor of luque's note.
Alfred Betancourt a British subject
born In jamaica, was assaulted on Tpes-
day last by Spanish officer. who struck
him on the side Of the head for wear
ing gold scarfpin In the shape Of a Ave
pointed star. The officer ordered Betan-
court under arrest and sent him before
Gen. ArolaS, military governor of Havana,
who ordered him imprisoned Mr, jerome,
British vice consul, on being notified cf
the assault, presented himself at Che cap
tain generals palace, to protest against
slant release of Betancourt Gen. Blauco
at first attempted TO put Mr.. Jerome off,
but the latter maintained a firm attitude
insisting that he remain az he palace pn-
Ill Betancourt was released. Finally his
persistence was successful ana Betan-
court was released.
These are the bare facts Of an assault
which, under other conditions. might pass
with slight notice, but which is significant
coming on the heels OF a threat made by
Gen. Arolas to get even with Engiishmen
in Havana because of a protest recently
made by Mr., MacLean, manager of the
Marine Railway. owned by an English
company, against the use to which the
railway stations had been put by Spanish
soldiers stationed TO guard them on Sun
days and holidays The conduct of the sol
diers was grossly indecent and excited the
indignation of everybody living In the vi
entity of the station.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-07
C00PER'S DIARY OF CRIMES.
STARTLING DISCLOSURES BEARING
UPON THE WOOLFOLK MURDER.

4 Memorandum Book Which BeIOng-
ed to simon Cooper, Who was
banged In south Carolina Two
Years Ago, shows Him TO Have
Committed the Wholesale sIaugh-
ter for which Tom voolfolk sufs
fered the Death PennIty-Dfary
and Facts FaIIy.
Macon Ga, Nov. 6.--H s. Young, a rail-
road man here. has found among soms
plunder bequeathed to him by the negro
Simon Cooper, who was lynched at Mays
vile, s. c., two years ago, a memorandum
book containing detailed accounts OF sew
eral mysterious murders in Georgia and
South Carolina, one OF them being the fa-
nous Voolfolk tragedy, near Macon,
when nine members were slain, only one,
Tom Voolfolk, escaping, He was the old-
est son and was, after two court trials.
hanged for the murder because of circum-
stantal evidence against him.
The South Carolina negro. in the mems
orandum, says he killed the Voolfolk fans
lily ana was especially anxious to kin
Tom. In the last line Of the memorandum
is the sentence: Tom was too slick foa
me that night, but I'm even with him az
last" This is supposed to refer to Toms
execution.
great many people have always be-
leved Tom guiltless, and also that his
lawyer, John Rutherford. during a ten
hour speech in the court house exclaimedt
II swear before Almighty God / belieya
Tom voolfolk did not kill those people,"
In view Of these facts, ana also the cir
cumstance that Mr.. Young knows tha
negro was about here during the year In
which the murder was committed, ths
memorandum book will cause a big sensa-
tion. The negro was one OF the most no.
torious criminals ever run to cover in the
South. He Is known to have killed no less
than ten people besides the Voolfolk FAM
lily. His diary tallles almost perfectly
with Tom Woolfolk's account of the mur-
der OF that family He made his will be-
fore he killed the South Carolina family.
for which he was lynched, and in Il said
he knew he was going TO. sooner or later.
be killed for his crimes and he wanted
Mr.. Young, by whose family he had been
reared, to have all of his possessions.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-07

apportioument Of the Ohio congressional
districts was made while Mckinley was
Governor in 1892 Under this apportionment
the Republicans in 1894 elected nineteen,
and the Democrats two members of Com
gress. During the administration of Presi-
dent Cleveland in 1894, there was a tidal
wave in favor of the Republicans At the
presidential eIection IN 1896 the Republicans
elected fifteen. and the Democrats six of
the Ohio congressman. As this is the his
torical "off year." the Democrats claim
that they will make several congressional
gains and the Republicans claim they win
hold their own at Is to 6, and possibly
make 16 to 8. The only state officers TO be
elected are secretary of state, judge and
clerk of the Supreme Court food commits
sioner and member of the board of public
works.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-07
EMPEROR IN GOOD HEALTH.
Japanese Minister Received at Pc
kin by Dowager Empress.

Japanese Minister Received at Pc
kin by DOwager Empress.
Pekin, Nov 6.-Yano Fuminio, the Japa-
nese minister to China, had an audience
with the Empress Dowager and the En-
peror to-day for the purpose of announc-
ing the decorations conferred upon them
by the Biikado.
The Empress Dowager was seated one
step above the Emperor. She made the
usual complimentary speech, after which
the Emperor read a speech couched in
similar terms His majesty seemed in
good health.
Yesterday the foreign ENJOYS decided to
make a strong demand upon the govern
ment for the removal of Gen. Kang Su's
troops outside the province of Pechili be-
fore Nov. 10. Unless this demand is grant
ed they threaten themselves to assume
the protection of the railway communica-
ton between Pekin and the coast.
Hsu Ching, formerly Chinese ambassa-
dor to Russia and Germany, has been ap-
pointed member of the Tsung Ii Yamen.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-07
NEW JERSEYS ELECTION.
Eight Congressman, n Governor and
Senator to BE Named.

Eight congressman, Governor and
Senator TO BE Named.
Trenton, N. j., Nov. Gone of the most
active political campaigns conducted in
New Jersey for some time past
as closed The Issues discussed
by the speakers were largely of
state concern. Much attention
was paid on both sides to the labor vote.
and the Democrats attacked Secretary Al
gers management of the war department.
Besides the Governor there win be elected
eight congressman; eight members of the
state Senate; full House of Assembly and
minor county officers. The legislature in
joint session will have the selection of a
successor TO United States Senator James
Smith, Democrat, and this is playing as
important a part in the campaign as the
governorship.
William B. Gourley. chairman of the
Democratic state committee, said to-day:
"The Democrats will have majority of
10000 in the state and a majority in the
legislature on joint ballot"
Chairman Franklin Murphy, of the Re-
publican state committee said: Mr.
Voorhees,, the Republican gubernatorial
candidate, will certainly have from 5000
to 10000 in the state. l never saw the con-
ditions more favorable for a big major
ity"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-07
MOVEMENT TO AUGUSTA.
Second Corps VIII Begin to Leave
Camp Meade Wednesday.


Middletown, Pa, Nov. 6.-The general
movement of the Second corps will begin
Wednesday. with shipment to Atlanta,
Ga, of the Thirty-hfth Michigan. The
Two Hundred and First New York viii
leave Friday for Greenvile, s. c., and
the Third Connecticut on Thursday for
summerville, 8, c. The four Pennsyl-
vania regiments viii hardly get away be-
fore the latter part of the month. One
OF them will probably be retained here TO
guard the government property. Gen.
Young is opposed to shipping the Second
corps South and from there to Cuba. He
went to Washington this afternoon 10 ask
Secretary Alger to retain his command
until he ls ready for them in the West
Indies. A hospital train in charge Of OFF,
GERS Of the National Relief Association
took to Philadelphia this evening seventy
sick soldiers.
A detail from the Fourteenth Pennsyl-
vania Regiment has gone to Summervllle
and a company from the Fifth to Athens,
Ga. TO prepare the camps OF the brigades
to which these regiments are attached.
The troops are supplied with ballots and
return sheets, and will hold an election
in the field on Tuesday, the same as those
at Camp Meade.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-07
LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT.
ChIcnmoans Protest Against Changa
In civil Service Rules.

ChicaRoans Protest Against Changa
In civil Service Rules.
Chicago. Nov. G--The executive commit.
tee Of the citzehs association an organi-
cation Irrespective Of party. has address,
ed letter to President Mckinley in refer
ence 20 the sumored change IN the rules
governing civil service appointments. by
which "a large number Of offices Will be
thrown open 90 the partakers of political
and departmental favor"
The committee says: "In view of the
expansion of our national territory now
In progress and the largely Increased
force Of civil servants necessitated there's
by, Il appears 10 us that a careful guarded
application Of the rules governing the ap-
pointment TO office will more than ever
before be needed 10 secure the best equip-
ped men for the service Of the nation and
for the protection of the appointing power
itself against the opportunities Of peril
nacious unqualified applicants for posl-
tions under the government"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-07
GEN. LUaUE's GRAVE CHARGE.
He Accuses Col. Rays Men of Inn
proper Conduct at Gibara.


Havana, Nov. 5, via Key West, Fla. De-
layed In Transmission). Gen. Luque
Spanish military governor of the Holguin
division, on leaving Gibara for Spain,
wrote, II is understood. to Captain Gem
eral Blanco to the effect that Gibara
prior to the American occupation, had
been governed in an orderly fashion by
the Cubans, who had named municipal Of
hcials, whose sober direction Of affairs
commanded the respect OF the Spanish.
But when the Americans entered the
town Col Ray, according 10 the report
OF Gen. Luque's letter, tore the Cuban
flag down from all the public buildings,
trampled on It, freely insulted the Cubans,
and allowed his men 10 indulge in drunk
en- carousals. When the Spanish troops
were embarking. wrote Gen. Luque, some
400 Cubans lined the road along which
the evacuatlng Spaniards, with Luque at
their head, marched TO the wharf The
spanlards raised the cheer. viva Espa-
nav' which was Justify answered BY the
cubans as a direct affront to the Ameri-
cans, after which the cubans retired to
a place called Bujari, near Gibara. where
they fortified themselves. "defying Amer