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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14
GETTING READY.
Connecticut Republicans WIll Open
State Convention Tonight.
John Addison Porter Among the Can-
didates For Governor.

New Haven, Conn.,, Sept. 14-At s
o'clock tonight in the Hyperion theatre.
the first real gun of the political cam
paign of Connecticut for 1898 will be
fired, when the Connecticut Republican
state convention will open.
The session tonight viii partake more
or preliminaries than anything else, and
the deliberations will be confined to
completion or organization in the shape
OF the appointment Of various commit
tees, the assignments of county cau-
cuses. the choice of a permanent chair
man and the address of Congressman
Nehemiah ID. Sperry of New Haven, in
his capacity as temporary chairman Of
the convention.
The convention, granting the COM
piete representation of all the towns In
the state will be composed of delegates
TO the number of 504. The real work
of the convention will come tomorrow,
and Indications are not lacking that the
1898 convention will long before ad-
journment sine die, develop into one of
the most interesting and warmly con-
tested asser1blages In the history of
Connecticut Republican politics. The
caldron has been boiling for some
weeks now and extraordinarily sharp
lines are drawn Avowedly there are
three candidates In the field for the
nomination for governor. BY the side
of the contest for this nomination, the
question as to candidates for minor po-
sitions on the state ticket pales into
insignificancesa and so far as today al
most no interest is manifested in the
race for the less important offices.
The three candidates for gubernato-
rial honors are TO be found in the per-
sons of State Senator George T.. Louns-
bury of Ridgefield; John Addison Por-
ter, secretary to President Mckinley.
and Lieut.. Gov. James d. Dewell OF
New Haven The most earnest contest
is confined to the factions which seek
the nominations of Sec. Porter and Sen.
Lounsbury.
The lines along which this principal
battle is being fought were long ago
drawn and they have been gathering in
tension daily for two months. Mr.. Por-
ter evinces no hesitancy in announcing
his platform and frankly asserts him.
self a candidate against what he chooses
to characterize as party bossism." In
a nutshell, Mr.. Porter's candidacy is
avowedly one whose purpose is antag
onistic to the Republican state organ.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14
WERE NOT ON GUARD.
United States Regulars Around the
Postoffic. Building.
Convalescents From the Hospital Very
Grateful For Their Treatment.

A stranger in town would have had
the idea. about 1.30 o'clock this after
noon, that the Federal building on
Weybosset street was under a military
guard. judging by the large number of
United States regulars VINO were group
ed around the structure. But n second
glance plainly showed that these men
were not there on any kind OF duty, as
they wore undrcss uniforms. had no
arms of any kind. but had pale faces
and feeble steps, all which demon
strated that they were sick men.
AS a matter of fact, IL was a group OF
convalescents who are at the Rhode ISL
and Hospital, who were brought from
Montauk Point by Col. Coddard's ex-
pedition. The men who are well enough
TO go out are allowed to do so during
the middle of the day. and this partic-
ular group. as one OF the men expressed
it. naturally drifted towards the post
Office" Some had letters to mail, while
the others lined up on the steps and on
the curbstone and seemed TO enjoy a
sun bath.
The men, as a whole. seem to be a
fine looking. manly lot of young fellows.
but their pinched and pale faces tell a
tale OF suffering that is very pitiful- A
corporal who declined to give his name,
said that never would the men forget
what had been done for them by the
people OF Providence. and. then, turn
ing 10 several OF his associates. he said :
More than half of these fellows would
have been underground by this time II
they had been left at Wikofr." All of
the men spoke i'm terms OF gratitude
OF the hospital staff and nurses. and
said they were being treated with the
greatest kindness.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14
INTO THE TRENCH.
Driver and Double Team Meet With
MIshap.


AT about 10 o'clock this morning there
was considerable excitement on South
Water street. near Crawford street
bridge. and I'm few minutes there was
a dense crowd around ths deep trench
in which Contractor Tank Is building
the end of the retaining wall for the
river. The natural conjecture was that
a serious accident had occurred, but
while there was an accident, Fortunate
ly there was no loss OF life, and while
a man was injured, IL is not believed
that he was very seriously 80.
The accident was caused by a double
team, belonging to Contractor James A.
Whaley and driven by John Cornell,
which is employed In carting stone to
the trench, slipping oyer the edge OF
the embankment and Dragging down a
pair of heavy horses, which struggled
hard to save themselves from going
down into the soft ooze at the bottom
OF the trench. Cornell, who lives at 33
Furnace street, was sitting on the
wagon and could not jump from the
seat quickly enough az the team went
over backwards, and in the fall sus-
tanned injuries to his back. He was
taken to the Rhode Island hospital In
the ambulance.
The two horses I'm the meantime,
struggling hard, were dragged down TO
the bottom OF the trench by the heavy
wagon, and steps were at once taken 10
rescue the lanimals, who were more
frightened than hurt The bodies OF
the animals were wrapped with heavy
burlap and then ropes Were put around
them, which in turn were connected
with the powerful steam derrick, and
in a short time both horses were again
on the street. bearing few scratches,
but not much worse for their exciting
experience. The pole OF the wagon was
broken.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14
MARQUIS ITO's MISSION.
May Lead to an Alliance Between
China aud Japan.

Pekin, Sept. 1.-THE Marquis Ito, re-
Gently premier OF japan, has arrived at
Tien-Tsin and is expected here shortly.
The visit of the great Japanese states
man is regarded as likely to result in
an offensive and defensive alliance.
The marquis, 1t Is asserted, is charged
to examine into the possibility of China
recovering her lost ground and becom-
ing a useful ally. There is no doubt
there has been a strong bias lately
among the leading Cinnamon towards
Japan, whose reforms the emperor of
China has been attentively studying.
An imperial edict Just issued orders
Lu. the director of the Northern rail-
road. to commence branch line TO the
western hills. Russia recently attempt
ed to obtain contract to build this
road.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14
SHAFTER HAS
MADE HIS REPORT

Washington, ID. c.. Sept. 14-MaJor-
Gen. Shafter handed to the adjutant
general of the army yesterday after
noon his official report of the military
operations leading to the capture Of
Santiago. The report is very long. con-
sisting of about thirty pages Of type
written matter, and deals with the
Santiago campaign in the most exhaus-
tive manner. Having prepared his re-
port, after all the reports OF brigade
and division commanders had been
made, Gen. Shafter was able to profit
by the statements made by these OFF,
GERS The result is a valuable consider
alton of the minor reports, although q
large amount of original and independ-
ent material is contained In the state
ment of the commanding general
The report of Gen. Shafter was car
ried to the White House last night by
Gen. Corbin. The whole report will. in
all probability. never be known TO per-
sons not officially connected with the
War Department. Even in the depart
ment only those officials and clerks who
have access to files will have on oppor-
tunity to examine the report. The re-
port will be read carefully by the Pres
ident. and after careful editing will be
given TO the press. Gen. Corbin said IL
would be published tomorrow.
The report contains elaborate refer
ences to several volunteer regiments
which showed want OF discipline in the
face OF the enemy. and statements are
made In regard to some general officers
which the War Department will proba-
bly, not deem IL for the good OF the SER.
vice to make public.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14
WAS MAYOR OF BOSTON.


lilmCoo AAio bVsCn % SCh AsOsnNs
Boston. Sept. 14.-The death of Hon.
+. w. Lincoln, who served seven terms
as mayor of this city, was announced
this morning. He died last night at his
home in Dorchester after an illness Of
only two days.
Hon. #. w. Lincoln was born in Bos-
ton, Feb. 81, 1917. He was a grandson
Of Amos Lincoln.a a member of the "Tea
Party" and captain Of an artillery COM
pany during the revolutionary war,who
married a daughter of the distinguish
ed patriot Paul Revere. He received an
education I'm the public and private
schools of his time. He served in the
state legislature several terms. He was
-a-member of the constitutional conven-
ton in 1853 Mr.. Lincoln was one of the
original directors of the Continental
bank. trustee of the institute of tech
nology, vice president of the Boston
Safe Deposit Co., president of the
Franklin Savings Bank, president of
the Massachusetts, Charitable Fire So
ciety and a member OF other similar
organizations. After having served for
three years as mayor of Boston, 1853
1860, Mr.. Lincoln was once more called
from private life to accept the mayor
atty, which he held for four years, 1863
1865, notable chapters in the history of
Boston. During this period he display
ed the qualities of a sturdy executive
and by the prompt use of a military
force crushed out an incipient rebellion
in the form of draft riots in Boston.
He delivered the presentation ad-
dress at the unveiling of the first out
door statue set up in Boston that Of
Benjamin Franklin.
Mr. Lincoln married Emeline. daugh-
ter Of the Hon. Jacob Hall. She died
the following year, leaving a daughter,
Harriet A., who became the wife OF c.
A. Coolidge. In 1854 Mr.. Lincoln mar
ried Emily c.. daughter Of Noah Lin
coin. The Children are Frederick w.
Jr. Of the banking firm of Kidder, Pea
body & Co.; Mary X. and l.. r.. Lin
coin.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14
TROUBLE WAS
GREATLY FEARED

Manila. Sept. 14.-One more day re-
mains until the date set by Gen. Otis
in his ultimatum to Aguinaldo ordering
the withdrawal of the insurgent troops
from the suburbs of Manila.
Whether the Dictator" will yield is
problematical, but he probably will.
With his own following breaking away.
Aguinaldo can hardly afford to break
with the Americans.
1t is questionable whether Gen. Pho
Pillar. commanding the troops quartered
in Malate, will obey the order to with
draw. II the order Is disobeyed crisis
will have arrived.
The archbishop of Manila denies en-
phatically any knowledge OF the exist
ence of plot on the part of the Span
ish clerical party to ruin Aguinaldo's s
cause before the Paris commission by
stirring up rival insurgent leaders to
commit some overt act which will pre-
cipitate a conflict with the Americans.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14

from Montauk rapidly the government
has decided to use transports In addi-
tion to sending soldiers over the Long
Island railroad. The Roumania is ex-
pected TO arrive from New York this
afternoon, and the Mississippi, Berlin,
Chester and Mohawk will follow soon
afterward These transports will take
away more than half of the army now
In camp at Montauk.
After all the troops have left Mon
tauk II is said that all the equipment
and stores which remain here will be
shipped to Cuba for the use OF the re-
inforcements of the army to be sent
there this winter. There are 721 cases
I'm the general hospital today, the in
crease over yesterday resulting from
the sick OF the transport Vigilancia be-
ing sent there.
There was but one death during the
night, Thomas Fitzgerald, Company G..
list New York Volunteers, of typhoid
fever.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14
ORDERED FROM
CAMP WIkOFF.
Five Regiments Of Infantry Are
to Be Transferred at Once.
Batteries Also to Be Moved.

New York, Sept. 14.--Orders were re-
ceivedi at headquarters today for the
removal OF five regiments OF infantry
from Camp Wikoff at once and for the
transfer of several light and heavy ar
tillery batteries.
Battery + Of the Fourth Heavy Ar
tillery is ordered, to Fort Adams. II. I.
The Fourth and 18th Infantry left this
morning and the 18th will leave this
afternoon.
The hospital steamer Relief arrived
this morning and will take on board
a number OF sick to be taken to New
York and Brooklyn hospitals. Nearly
all the Rough Riders remaining In camp
will be mustered out today.
The 2lst Infantry will be taken to-
day on trip across the sound to New
London. and from there will go to the
Plattsburg IN. Y.) barracks. For the
purpose of getting the troops away
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14
YELLOW FEVER
NEAR PONCE

San Juan, Porto Rico, Sept. 14.-A
messenger who has arrived here from
Ponce reported the situation near there
as grave in respect of yellow fever.
There have been four cases In our
army, two OF which were fatal. The
disease started in the camp of the
Nineteenth regulars, where one man
died. The fever also appeared in the
general hospital
The War Department was notified on
Friday, but no press messages were al
lowed TO be sent, the strictest censor
ship being enforced by Col. Glassford,
who refuses even TO allow personal
messages to be sent by correspondents
over the land wires or cables. fearing
that theirmessages may contain cipher
words.
There are now few soldiers I'm Ponce.
the camps having been all moved out
side. The city is practically quaran-
tined, and the messenger who brought
the news contained in this dispatch
was obliged to evade the quarantine to
get here.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14
PRIESTS FAVOR
AMERICAN RULE

Every Spanish priest who has the
good of the church at heart" the arch
bishop said, "hopes only to see America
secure in peaceable possession of the
islands. In such possession lies the on
ly possible future for the church here.
why should priests seek to promote
discord and embarrass the nation from
whom alone they can hope for future
protection? Not having seen Ameri-
cans, we appreciate the generous spirit
in which they conquer. No Spanish
clerical plot exists. give you my most
solemn assurance of this"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14
TURKEY PROTESTS
Claims the Troubles In Crete Were
Prov0Ne cd by the English.

Constantinople, Sept. H.-The Turkish
government has sent circular to the
voked the disorders at Gambia, claiming
that the present situation is due to the
measures adopted by the powers in
Crete. and protesting against the bonn
bardment OF Gambia. Finally the Porte
announces its refusal to withdraw the
Turkish troops from Crete, in spite OF
the decision OF the admirals that such
a step Is absolutely necessary. The cir
cular has made a bad impression in
diplomatic circles.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14
Brought Sick Soldiers

Norwich, Conn. Sept. 1.-THE yacht
this morning with 10 sick soldiers from
Camp Wikoff. .Montauk FONT. The
yacht was met at the wharf by am
balances and the soldiers were taken to
the Backus Hospital. There was only
one serious case. Chester Woodbridge,
Company l.. list New York. Is serious
ly III with typhoid fever. Fifteen more
patients are expected from Montauk
tomorrow
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14
FOR $1,000 DAMAGES.
Charles McKenna Brings Suit Against
His Former Employer.

Charles McKenna has begun suit
against his former employer, baker
William A. Hickey. of South Provi-
dence. McKenna alleges that Hickey
and he were working about a wagon
that belonged to Hickey. and one OF
the wheels having been taken of
Jack that Hickey knew to be defective.
was used to hold up one side of the axle
of the wagon. The Jack collapsed and
let the weight of the wagon down on
Mckenna's foot. badly smashing IL.
The injured man sues through attor-
neys Page g. Page and wants $1,000
damages.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14
SOLDIERS ARE
NOW ON GUARD

II is suspected that there is some fe-
yer among the natives. as certain
streets I'm Ponce are guarded by SOL
diers and no one Is allowed TO pass.
A commission Of three physicians has
been appointed TO investigate the cause
OF the fever and TO advise way TO
check IL.
In the present debilitated condition OF
our troops the situation Is serious. In
preceding years yellow fever has ap-
peared I'm one part or another OF the
island long before this month. Surprise
is expressed among the natives that II
has not broken out before. They say
that the season is now too late for the
disease 90 do great harm.
Gen. Brooke says there Is no cause
for alarm over the fever that has bro
ken out In Ponce. lie even doubts that
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14

Kennebunkport. Me-. Sept. 1.-THE
ten members OF the Yale football team
who reported here early In the month
are practicing faithfully twice each
day. All the men are strong and
healthy looking fellows and are san
guire OF being able 10 get down TO fast
work i'm a short time. All are confident
that the eleven this season VIII be
strong I'm all positions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14

Cincinnati. o.. Sept. 14.-Charles
spinks. very wealthy coal dealer
and street paving contractor of New
port. KY, is missing and is believed to
have been drowned while inspecting
his coal barge. He carried s125.000 life
insurance. He also had large interests
in street paving contracts I'm Louisville
and New Orleans. Divers are searching
for his body.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14
MADE
DURING THE WAR

London, Sept. 1.-THE Morning Post,
commenting on the proposed inquiry
into the conduct OF the American war
department. says the investigation will
show how difficult 1t is to improvise
the appliances and equipments of war.
Doubtless many mistakes We're COM
mitted, but the responsibility probably
does not rest with Secretary Of War
AIger, nor even on the government.
The whole country was resolved that
the war should not be daleyed and in
sisted that il be undertaken Instantly.
without trained men and without the
preparation necessary for accomplish
ing military enterprises In an orderly
fashion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14

Manila, Sept. 1.-THE insurgents
evacuated the suburbs of Manila to-
day. They did so in grand march. in
which nearly 5000 men took part. carry
ing rifles. colors waving, bands playing
and shouting viva Americanos."
viva Filipinos libres!"
The merchants here expect heavy
losses II new tarifr is enforced at an
early date. because their present stocks.
valued at $4,000 600. have paid the high
est duties.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14
FALL RIVER STRIKE
Operatives Appear Indifferent as to the
Duration of the Trouble.

Fall River. Mass, Sept. IA meet
ing of>the striking weavers Of the Bor-
der City mill was held this forenoon
I'm Brightman hall TO answer the roll
call and discuss the situation. All
hands were present, and they seemed
80 be very indifferent as to how long
the strike will continue. The weavers
OF the No. 2 mill were paid their third
weeks strike. allowance by Secretary
Whitehead. The other strikers will not
come into benefits till next week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14
"Mormon" Confer encc.

The semi-annual conference OF the
Church OF Jesus Christ OF Latter Day
Saints. OF New England states. will be
held in Eagle Hall. No. 167 Westminster
street. next Saturday at and 7,30 p.
m. and on Sunday at . and y. M, To
which the general publicN is cor
daily invited to be present and
learn something OF the people Of
Utah and their religion from those au-
thorized TO speak.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14

Plattsburg. N. Y, Sept. if-six hun
dred and fifty-three soldiers. recruits
for the 21st Infantry. have arrived here
and are quartered mt Plattsburg bar
racks The Twenty fret regiment n
expected TO reach here on Thursiry
from Montnuk. They VIII be given Q
great reception by the c-tizenS u
Plattsburg. including banquet an0
fireworks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14
Anti.lIalian Disturbances.

. Trieste, Sept. 1.-THE anti-1taiian
Demonstrations here were renewed yes
terday evening. An attack upon the
Italian club was feared and n detach-
ment OF two hundred policemen was
sent TO guard the building. The police
and soldiers arrested 100 rioters. Many
OF the latter had arms In their posses
sion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14
OTIS ORDER
WAS OBEYED.
Philippine Insurgents Have With
drawn From Manila.
CHEERED THE AMERICANS AS THEY PASSED.

Carried Banners and Had Bands Playing Fever
Has Broken Out Among the Troops Near Ponce--Strct
Censorship over News Is Exercsed--London Newspaper
Comments on the Mistakes Made During the War.
General Skaters Report Received at WashngtOn--It
is Long Document, and Its Contents May Not BE
Made Public For Long Time
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14
DETERMINED SUICIDE
Coley Jumped From Steamer and
Then Tried to Cut Hfs Throat.

Portland, Me-. Sept. 14.-Joseph w.
Coley, a resident of Toronto, Ont.
whose bride of one week is said to be
in Bolton, Ont. made determined at
tempt to commit suicide this morning.
He jumped overheard from harbor
steamer and cut his throat with a ra-
zor while in the water. He was rescued
and taken to the Maine general hospi-
tai. IT is thought he will recover. He
refuses to give a reason for his act.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14
English and Classical School,
lS Snow street.
ADVANTAGES

Especial care OF health.
2-Broadly planned courses of study.
3-Boys from good families reciting in
small classes.
4-Rcputation for thorough drill and high
scholarship No member ever failed to pass
the preliminary or final examination for
college or technical school.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14

The annual meeting ~ this Company will
be held nj the New York. New Paven
ing Room sos, Providence, ". l., wEDNEs-
DAY. september n, nj " 80 O'Clock y. M. for
the election OF Directors for the ensuing
year. and to act upon such other business as
may be properly brought before the meeting.
GEORGE l.. GREENE, Clerk.
Providence. r. T.. Sept. "a, ls's. si+et
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14

it is yellow fever. although II IL so OIL
cially reported.
Cen Henry telegraphs that he thinks
he has the situation thoroughly under
control.
An appeal was made today TO Gen.
Brooke against the censorship estab-
lished by CoLGlassford over telegraph
ic and cable messages at Ponce, but he
would not promise TO tighten II. fearing
that exaggerated reports of the situa-
tion would be sent out. t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14

Vienna. Sept. H.--In accordance with
the emperor's wishes the remains Of his
wife. the late Empress Elizabeth. will
be inferred beside those of the Crown
Prince Rudolph. The interment of Sat-
urday. therefore, will be only tempo
rary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14
Prize Collie Dead.

st. Louis. Mo-, Sept. i4.-Lady Cay. n
noted collie. owned by Samuel ". Stan
nard. died last night at MIR. stannard's
kennel I'm this city. The collie was val
ued at $4,000 and had taken first prizes
all over the country at bench shows.