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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-26
TROOPS TO COME
FROM PORTO RICO

Ponce. Porto Rico, Aug. 26.-The
Pennsylvania and Missouri batteries
ard the Philadelphia City Troop are
marching to this place from Guayams
with the Fourth Pennsylvania Rsei-
ment. They are under orders to return
home, and will embark aboard the
transports here. The Second Wisconsin
Regiment is coming from Coamo. and
the Sixth Illinois from Utuardo. The
New York Cavalry Troops A ana O
are already here. There is great rec
joicing among the men at the prospect
OF speedy return home.
There has been cessation IN the
downpour OF rain. and .he health Of the
men has been improved thereby. The
sickness is now less than per cent.
Mrs. and Miss Miles. wife and daugh-
ter of Gen. Miles. arrived here yester-
day on the steamer Obedam. It was
the knowledge that they were coming
that delayed the departure Of Gen.
Miles for the United States, he ha ing
decided to return several days ago.
when he was informed that his family
were en- route here.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-26

leave the cars during the few minutes
the train remained In the depot.
Sergt. Daboll of Company +, First
New Hampshire. said that since the
men had left Chickamauga they could
not complain Of their treatment, but ne
said the journey in yesterdays heat
was something fearful. and he won
dered that none OF the men had died.
All of the men were delighted at the
idea of getting home. and said they
had no doubt they would pick up rapid
ly with a little good care and plenty
Of pure air and pure water.
On the Shore Line express, which left
this city at 1902, there were several
very sick soldiers, who were in the care
OF personal friends, and who preferred
to come on the mail train in order to
secure more comfort. These were near
ly all from Worcester Mass. and be-
longed to the Second Massachusetts,
Volunteers, and were returning from
Camp Wyckoff. Among these was Pri-
yate r. III. Brigham Of Company A, who
was suffering from intense fever and
was evidently very sick man.
A gentleman who was caring for him
said that young Brigham had enlisted
to keep a chain of history, there hav-
ing been a member of every generation
of his family in every war on this con-
tinent since the French Indian war in
1884.
Another soldier VINO was very low,
indeed and who was apparently un-
conscious of his surroundings, was Pri-
vate Harry Amell of Company II. Wor-
cester.
Capt Leonard of Springfield. Mass.
and First Sergt. jerks of Company X.
Chicopee, were also suffering from
burning fever, and appeared to be In a
very exhausted condition. All of these
inyalids were transferred from the
Shore Line train to the express for
Worcester, which left at noon. 1t was
a pitiful sight to see these men help
less, weak and apparently sinking un-
der their sufferings. with a look in the
staring, fever-lighted eyes which
caused many to turn aside to hide their
tears.
The remaining sections of the mill
tary train are expected to pass through
this city about o'clock, and they may
not all go through before nightfall.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-26
SOLDIERS SAIL
FOR SPAIN

Santiago de Cuba, Aug. 25 (5:15 p. m.).
The Spanish transports San Fran
cisco, San Augustin and Colon left this
afternoon for Spain with 1858 Span
iards. including Is officers and their
families and four priests. Eight men
died on the way to the ships. Their
corpses were checked Oft" as passen-
gers. 1t appears that there have been
many instances of this during the eu-
barkation of the Spaninrds. the trans
portation company thus being able 10
collect the passage money, thing
readily managed under the easy In
spection of the Americans.
Gen. Toral. when bidding adieu to the
Spanish officers and men who We're
leaving, said: Conquered. we Yield
with honor to ourselves and to Spain.
Whatever may be the future OF Cuba.
history will preserve the story OF your
heroic and noble deeds in this coun-
try. We regret our failure and its cost
In treasure and in blood; but you have
nobly fought and nobly LOST
Gen. Shafter and his star sailed this
afternoon on the transport Mexico. His
departure was not marked by any sDe-
cial incident. On arriving at Mcntaux
Point he will go with Maj. Milcy TO
Washington 10 meet President McKin-
lev and Secretary Alger. afterward pro-
ceeding to San Francisco.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-26
LABOR DAY.
Committee Held a Largely Attended Meet
Ing Last Evening.

There was we'll attended and en-
thusiastic meeting of the Labor day
committee last evening. A large
amount of business was disposed of and
much interest was manifested. The
various committees reported progress
all along the line, and everything was
shown to be working smoothly to make
the monster parade and picnic on Labor
day a memorable affair.
1t Is not the intent of the body to go
down the river" the present year. but
there will be a parade in the morning,
which will march through several
streets and finally disband at the
Merino flats, where the picnic will be
held. The attractions are numerous
and first class i'm every respect. and II
the day proves pleasant one, good
time will be had. The list Of speakers.
TO be announced later includes some OF
the best oratorical talent In the state.
All Iaboring men and women are cor
daily invited to join in the parade and
attend the picnic. The committee Will
meet again on Thursday, September l.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-26
THE LETTER CARRIERS.
Delegates From Local Association Will
Attend Toledo Cow. ntlon.

state Vice President and Secretary
william Pearce, OF the Providence
branch of the Letter Carriers associa-
ton, will attend the ninth annual con-
vention OF the national association at
Toledo, o., from Sept. to 10. inclusive.
Several matters Of Importance viii be
discussed, and the salary bill. which
provides for an increase from $1,000 to
$1,000 in first-class Offices, and from $3.50
10 $1,000 in second-cl class Offices. will be
considered.
The eight hour law will also be
taken up, and an effort VIII be made TO
have the eight hours work limited to
within a given time. and not by sys-
tenn OF lay offs" spread the working
hours over the whole day. The retire.
ment bill is also to be considered, the
idea being to secure half-pay for super
ANIMATED carriers. One important dis
cussion will be over the plan OF Great
ing a reserve fund In the Mutual Ben
eft association. .
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-26
M'GINN WAIVED.
Man Accused Of Assaulting Lawyer
West Not Tried To-Day.
Held In $1,000 For Action of Grand Jury.
Wife Furnished Bali.

The trial of Bernard McGinn. the al
legged assailant of Lawyer Thomas F.
West. was cut short i'm the District
Court this morning. for as Mr.. West,
who was the first witness called. was
being sworn, McGinn jumped to his
feet and exclaimed well. your honor,
/ waive examination" whereupon the
court adjudged him probably guilty and
boun0 him over to the common pleas
division of the Supreme Court In $1,000
bonds.
= bail was furnished by McGinn's wife.
The abrupt termination Of the hearing
was something of disappointment to
many lawyers and others who are ac-
quainted with the parties and who evil
IDENTIFY wanted to hear something OF
the details of the scrap" further than
had been given publication.
The wheel spoke with which 1t Is
claimed the assault was made was In
the possession of Attorney Greenough,
who displayed II. 1t was a big and
ugly looking weapon. and had several
spots Of blood upon it.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-26
IS CHAMBERS
COLD CRAZY?
Former Assayer Of Warwick Min
ing and Developing Company
Attacks Stockholders.

he has apparently been brooding over
his discharge, and last night he went
into the office of the exchange at Fiske-
Vile, and, after talking for a time, as
saulted Charles Cornell, one of the
stockholders In the mining corpora
tion. Mr.. Cornell soon convinced
Chambers that he had taken too large
contract. Chambers then quarrelled
with Mr.. Horace Baker and several
others who were present. and after
threatening TO shoot Mr. Baker left
with the expressed intention of shoot
ing DR.. Charles Clarke. He did not
carry out his threats, and this morn
ing he started out with saying that he
would have satisfaction or blood be-
fore the end OF the day. officer ID. o. l.:
Pierce OF Harris was notified. and
started out to look for Chambers. He
had no trouble in getting track OF him,
as he had been walking down the car
track making signals with his pocket
handkerchief and talking Jbudly. He
finally boarded an electric car for
Crompton, and the officer. after secur-
ing the services of officer Charles Cur
son OF Arctic Centre and Il. l.. Slocum,
followed the car TO Crompton. When
near the Crompton Baptist church they
met the car on its return trip, Cham
bers occupying one of the seats. Mr..
SIocum boarded the car. and Cham
bers commenced to talk TO him. As
soon as the officers got on the car. Mr.
Slocum seized Chambers by the arms
and i'm minute the three men sue
ceeded In placing the hardcuffs on his
wrists. but not without a sharp tussle
At first Chambers fought violently. but
after being removed from the car nc
quieted down and told the officers that
he knew what he was arrested for. but
was innocent. When asked what n
thought he was arrested for, he said II
Continued on Page Two)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-26
THE FIRST
RHODE ISLAND
Orders to. Muster Out
Regiment Received
AT CAMP MEADE TODAY.
President Mckinley to Make an In
formal Visit to Camp.
AT CAMP MEADE TODAY.
ORDER FOR A REVIEW REVOKED

Camp Meade. Middletown, Pa. Aug.
26.--Adjt. Gen. Corbin notified Gen.
Graham today that the visit of Presi-
dent Mckinley to Camp Meade tomor-
row will be entirely informal, and that
he does not desire any review. The
president will be escorted through the
camp by Gen. Graham and staff, after
which he will visit the division hos
pitals and examine the system of feed
ing the troops. The order for march
ing review in the presidents honor has
been revoked. Col. Allison, chief COM
missary, has issued field ovens to each
regiment, and hereafter they will bake
their own bread.
Orders were received this morning to
muster out the First Rhode Island and
22d Kansas.
Private Isaac wenzel. Company M.
10th Pennsylvania, and Private Otto
Klinkee, Company ID. Third Missouri.
died last night of typhoid fever In the
division hospital.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-26

New York, Aug. ga copyright
special from Manila to the New York
Journal says: There has been very
serious clash at Cavite between United
States soldiers and the insurgents, the
riot resulting in the killing OF one SOL
dier and the serious wounding OF an
other. George Hudson. member OF che
Utah battery, got into a dispute with
a native shop keeper. Fearing trouble,
he fired his revolver in the air to at
tract the attention of some of his fell
low soldiers. A great crowd OF natives
ran to the scene of the disturbance and
at once began firing their revolvers.
killing Hudson and seriously wounding
Corporal william Anderson Of the
same battery, who had hurried to the
assistance of Hudson
A detachment OF the Fourth Cavalry
was called out and dispersed the FLIP
mos, who continued TO fire their re-
volvers as they retreated, but without
doing any more damage.
On the same night some OF the SOL
Ndiers doing guard duty saw large
party of natives stripping the wreck of
a gunboat which was lying In Cavite
bay.
A boat with an armed force was put
off from the shore. The soldiers hailed
the natives. who failed to answer.
Then the soldiers fired a volley. killing
one and wounding another.
General Aguinaldo promptly denied
any connection between the natives In
these affairs and his army.
Admiral Dewey has transferred his
flag to the cruiser Baltimore. the
Olympia sailing for Hong Kong to be
docked and cleaned. The Raleigh left
for the same port wednesday night.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-26
TELEPHONE
AND TELEGRAPH

Col. Green Of Gen. Skaters staff and
chief OF the signal corps will remain
here for another 10 days until he Is
relieved by Capt. Leigh. who. with 50
men of the signal corps, is expected on
the seguranca. Maps and charts have
been prepared for a military telegraph
and telephone service between San
tiago, Guantanamo. Baracoa. sagua de
Tanmo and San Luis. all garrison
points: and Capt. Leigh will begin the
work of stringing the wires as soon as
he arrives.
on the recommendation Of Washing
ton, a bank Of exchange will be estab-
lishcd here. The scarcity OF small coin
IL q great Inconvenience and cquse Of
much trouble among the soldiers ana
local merchants. One result In exor-
bitant prices. The transport Roumanis
arrived today from Ponce Yesterday
the transport Orlzaba left for Porto
Rico.
'rhe Berkshire with $50 convalescentz
from sihcncy. sailed for Montauk foins
today. She was soon followed by the
Berlin.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-26

Many sick soldiers have been passing
through this city today, and the sight
Of the wan and pallid faces of the young
men who went out such short time
ago bubbling over with good health
and high spirits stood forth as a ter
rible arraignment of the men who.
through incompetency. IL not rank neg
ligence, have allowed the flower of the
youth of New England to linger in
fever-stricken camps without proper
medical care and attendance.
The men who passed through the city
today were from Maine, New Hamp-
shire and Massachusetts,, and were all
on their way from Chickamauga. The
first Of the Ave sections OF the train
bearing the troops reached this city at
1855 o'clock this morning. coming from
New York, en- route to Boston. On this
train were 172 officers and men of the
First Maine Volunteers. under the care
OF Surgeon Elliot of the regiment, there
being about 20 of the men who were
very sick, indeed.
DR.. Elliott said that Private Fred
Hagerty of Company j OF Lewiston.
Me-, had died OF typhoid fever on the
journey. and the surgeon further said
that the sick men had lost ground on
the trip, owing to the heat, and fatigue
in travelling. but had no doubt that
when they reached their homes the
majority would soon be all right again.
Seven members of the regiment were
obliged to be left at the hospital in
Chickamauga, their cases being too
critical to think Of moving. All the
men are on furlough, and stops will be
made at Biddeford, Portland. Augusta
and Lewiston. where the various COM
panies will disembark.
The second section OF the train
reached Providence at 1912 O'Clock this
morning, having on board about ls0 ofn-
GERS and men of the First fIew Hamp-
shire Volunteers, bound for Concord,
and about 120 officers and men of the
Eighth Massachusetts Volunteers, who
were going to Boston. While many Of
these men showed evidences of dis
ease, the bulk Of them were able to
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-26
Ninth VOLUNTEERS.
Veteran Association Held Annual
Reunion at Newport.


The members of the 9th regiment,
Rhode Island Veteran association. held
their 26th annual reunion at Newport
yesterday, and upon their arrival at the
summer capital they were received by
Col. John Hare Powell president of the
association, and a delegation OF New
port members. They were at once es-
corted tosG. X. Warren post hall, and
later, as the guests OF President Powell.
they went TO Aliens restaurant, where
a course dinner was served.
At 2 o'clock the business meeting was
held, and interesting remarks were made
about the Spanish-American war just
concluded. After the reports OF the
secretary and the treasurer had been
read and received, the committee on
neurology reported the deaths during
the past year as follows: stephen A.
Peck, of Company H: Capt. John A.
Bowen, of Company G.; Theophitus G.
Medbury, Of Company /.
The election of officers for the year
ensuing was then held, with the follow
ing result: President. John III. Powell;
vice presidents, Company A. William
Massey: Company B, f.. G. Cundell:
Company G, Joseph Bigelow: Company
ID, John Pollard: Company f. Robert j.
Sandford; Company F. John r.. Whip
pie; Company VI r. VI. 'hIsoh' Soh,
pany III. Henry A. Pierce; Company /,
Horace G. Barrus; Company X. Will
liam II. Gardner; Company L, John II.
Stacy: executive committee. John III.
Powell, Harrison III. Richardson. Henry
A. Pierce, John s. Davis, o. Freeborn,
Harry A. Richardson; secretary and
treasurer, A. III. Richardson.
Avote OF thanks was extended to
President Powell for the entertainment
provided, and the meeting then ad-
iourned Col Powell then took the vet
erans over the Ocean drive. and later
a visit was made to the armory of the
Newport Artillery company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-26
GOFF FAMILY.
Annual Reunion Held at Rehob0th
Yesterday.
Nearly $50 Descendants Of Capt. Shubael
Goff Were Present.

Yesterday was a great day in Reho-
both, as the 2sth annual reunion of the
Goff family, who are the descendants
of Capt. Shubaei and Sally b. Goff, who
lived in the old homestead in 1890, was
held at the residence of Ira Winsor
Carpenter, which is directly on the line
Of the Providence and Taunton trolley
route, and this fact tended to make the
gathering larger than usual, and fully
140 men, women and children who claim
kinship with the captain and his wire
made the most OF the opportunities
which they found for passing pleas
ant day with their relatives.
The women displayed beautiful speci-
mems of their handiwork. AT l O'Clock
dinner was served in a large canvas
tent erected on the Carpenter lawn, and
the guests sat down to the spread DO
ing full justice to IL. The business
meeting was held an hour later. Presi-
dent Bradford c.. Goff presiding anu
acting as toastmaster. The report OF
Secretary Oscar A. Carleton was read
and accepted. The report of Treasurer
James M. Goff showed a balance In the
treasury of $213.54. The following on-
GERS were then elected: President,
Bradford G.. Goff; first vice president,
Andrew J. Goff; second vice president.
Simeon A. Wheeler: secretary, Oscar A.
Carleton: treasurer. James M. Con;
trustees (for three years., cyrus {.
Goff. Frederick II. Burlingame. Henry
n. Pervear.
After the election of officers there was
n ball game, picnic and n musical "i-
tertainment. prepared by Misses Car
pcnter and Con-. The party did not dis
perse until a late hour. The commit
tee In charge of the gathering was com
posed OF Peleg Il. Francis, Simon *.
Con- and ira Winsor Carpenter. The
committee on entertainment consisted
of Mrs. Nellie B. Carpenter and Miss
Elmie @. Goff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-26

BY HIS SON
Carrigan's Head Nearly
I, Severed From Body.
MURDERER USED AN AXE.
Arrested by Police After Making
Desperate Resistance.
AnMITTED he Mn THE KILLING.
MURDERER USED AN AXE.
ADMITTED HE DID THE KILLING.

Buffalo. N. Y, Aug. 26.-Early this
morning John carrigan. about so years
OF age. a cartman. living at 30 Illinois
street. was brutally murdered in his
bed by his son Frank. aged S3 years.
The old mans head was nearly severed
from the body by an axe, which was
found on the bedroom floor. Carrigan
was arrested later. after making des-
perate resistance. He was taken to
the house and shown the result of his
work.
II did it.; admit it," said the pris-
oner.
A few minutes later. while waiting
for the patrol wagon to arrive. Carri-
gan, the murderer. said II did 1t be-
cause he broke my mothers arm. lie
abused her and I would not stand for
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-26

San Francisco. Aug. 2e>-There have
been no important new developments
i'm the Botkin case. Raymond Miller.
Junior clerk i'm the Wave candy store at
stockton. corroborated GattreIfs story
OF the strange woman who bought
candy from him three weeks ago. and
substituted some bon -bops she had with
her for sorpe OF those In the box.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-26

Queenstown, Aug. 2e.-The Cunard
liner Campania, Capt. Walker. from
New York Aug. 10Th for Liverpool.
passed here at s o'clock this morning.
without making the usual stop to land
mail and passengers owing to the fog
prevailing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-26

Chicago. Aug. 2e.-The Times-Herald
says President Mckinley has accepted
the invitation to attend the peace jubl-
lee to be held in Chicago. He will pos
sIbly be accompanied by Lyman j.
Gage, secretary of the treasury, and
John ID. Long, secretary OF the navy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-26
Has SlIled For Rome.

Colon, Aug. 2s, (via Galveston).--
Senior Enrico Chioco. formerly Italian
consul general In Cuba. who has been
detained here q fortnight awaiting IN
structions from the Italian government.
sailed for Rome, by way Of New York,
today. .4
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-26

London. Aug. 2s.--Mr. and Mrs.
George Vanderbilt and Mr. John Drew.
the actor. are passengers on the Ham
burg American liner Augusta Victoria.
which left southampton for New York
today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-26
SHOT DOWN
BY FILIPINOS.
An American Soldier Killed and
Another Wounded at Cavitc.
CAVALRY DISPERSED MURDEROUS NATIVES.

soldiers Fired on Party Of Natives Who Were Stripping
Wreck of Gunboat--Cervera's Report Of His Defeat
VIII Not Be Made Public at Madrld--It Will BE Used
at the Courtmartial Of the Admiral--Troops Are to
Return From Porto Rico--Spain Inclined to Hamper
Peace Commissioners With Absurd Instructions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-26
ASKS RELEASE
OF PRISONERS

Havana. Aug. 2s.-The Diar'c a. u
Marina publishes an article ASKING Gen.
Blanco to liberste At once the pessons
deportsd to Ceuts, the cnaRermos
tcontinssd on Page Tve.l
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-26
A SPECTACLE
MOST PITIFUL.
Stricken Soldiers Pass Through
City on a Train Today.
MANY WAN AND SHRUNKEN FROM DISEASE.

Torures of Travel In Torid Heat Told Upon the Sufferers
They Were Stationed at Chickamauga Camp, and Were
on Their Way to Their Homes in Maine, New Hamp-
shire and Massachusetts, Young Brigham Main
taned the Martial Spirit of His Brave Ancestors-More
Sections Of the Military Train Due Here This Evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-26

Minister Sagasta. Many of the latter's
friends see that the convocation OF the
Cortes was a mistake.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-26

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