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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13

DIVORCES quietly and legally Obtained fos
eight causes Doiman a. tuettper, attorney
NJ law. Established Is years highest refer
sncss given. 1873 Aroh 81. Phil. sU Il
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13

Watch cleaned 75c. T: main spring 75c. prics
on other work in proportion; done by tho
most skilled worksnsn on earth AtHOS
MER'S, corner Westminster and FRANKLIN
and 72 North Main.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13
SIX OF THE FINEST.

SIX OF THE FINEST.
Have your watch and clock repairing don,
at HOSMER'S by skilled workmcn at one
half the price others ask Westmlnster ant
Franklin and ~ North MAN. ol5-tf
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13
OvERWORKED WOMEN.


adml Of work
arrangement OF the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-10
ter said there were no new develoments
ARCHBISHOPS
ARE PATRIOTIC

Washington, May 10.-The archbishops
OF the Catholic Church In the United
States have addressed q letter to the
clergy and laity of the country, bearing
on the war with Spain. 1t will be read In
all the churches on SUNDAY. 1t IL endorsed
by MonsiRncr Martinelli. the apostolic
delegate, and 10 as follows;
To the clergy and laity OF the Catholic
Church OF the United Statess greeting:
The events that have succeeded the
blowing up OF the pattiesbip Maine and
the sacrifice of 266 Innocent victims, the
patriotic seamen of the United States,
have illuminated in war with Spain
and our own beloved country.
Whatever may have been the individua
opinions OF Americans prior to the de-
claration Of war there oan now be no two
opinions as to the duty OF every 10 yal
American citizen. A resort tn arms vas
determined upon by the chief executives Of
the nation, with the advice OF both
houses OF Congress and after consultation
with his cabinet officers, but not until
every effort had teen exhausted TO bring
about an honorable and peaceful solution
ofour difficulties with Spain.
The patient caImness. the dianified for
bsaranca, the su bdned flrinness of Presi-
dent Mckinley during the trying time
that INTERVIEWED between the destruction
of the Maine and the declaration are be-
yond oil praise. and should command the
admiration OF every true American. We,
the mem bers of the Catholic Church, are
true Americans and ss such arc loyal to
our country and our flag and obedieut to
the highest decrves and the supreme au-
thority of the nation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-10
To Recruit Battery A.

Battery A. Light Artillery, is to be re-
cruited mp 10 complete war footing. and
the announcement has been made by Captain
Barker 20 the members Of his command.
This was due to the receipt OF letter by
CAPTAIN Barker from Governor Dyer, in
which the commander-in-chief says: 81 am
In receipt OF your letter of the 25th ult., ex-
tending the services Of yourself and your
command I-sppreciate l. very much the
patriotism and vaior OF your battery, and IL
may be more than probable that you will find
active service almost within sight of your
own homes"
Following this letter, the official order
granting permission TO recruit the battery to
full strength was read TO the men last even
ing. This means n six-gun battery, with
additional non-commissioned officers, and
several promotions have already been made.
The battery will soon receive the six new
steel breech-loading field rifles, for they are
now on the way. When these guns are re-
ceived the men will have 10 learn a new
loading and firing drill. for the breech-
loading mechanism makes the details differ
ent. ltis happy time for n recruit 20 Join
this battery. as he will be right in line 20
start with the other men on this point.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-10
SHOT HIMSELF.
Charles Havemeyer Said to Hav:
Committed Suicide.
He Was the Son of Henry o. Have
meyer, the Sugar King.

New York. May l0-The Evening World
saws that Charles Il. Havemeyer, son Of the
late Theodore Havemeyer. shot and killed
himself at his home in Roslyn, L. l., last
night. He was 85 ears old and leaves wife
and two children. No cause is assigned for
the act.
Mr.. Havemeyer had been TO New York
during the day and had seen several OF his
friends. Shortly before the occurrence he
had been playing with his little boy. ap.
parently in good spirits. There had been
nothing in his manner todsy nor heretofore,
nor had he made any remark that would give
rise to the suspicion that his act was pre-.
meditated.
The coroner's jury, after thorough inves.
tigation. rendered verdict that Mr.. Have
m ever came TO his death by the discharge of
a istol in his own hands, and that thero was
no evidence to show that IL was not acui.
dental.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-10

Washington. May 10.-Nsws OF . naval
battle between the squadron OF Rear Ad-
miral sampson and the Spanish fieet
which recently left the Cape Verde ISL
ands Is expected at any hour.
Washington authorities are predicting
confidently an engagement in the vicinity
OF san Juan, Porto Rico, will have taken
place within tie next 80 hours. They have
positive Information that the Spanish fleet
Is not at Cadiz or the CaDaries.
OF the exact position Of the two fleets
there is no definite Information. The cap
tain general of Porto Rico mas cabled to
Madrid that he has heard Of the Ameri.
can fleets approach. But the auxiliary
cruiser Yale circled the island OF ST..
Thomas yesterday without sighting any
American warships.
That Spanish men -of-war are keeping a
sharp lookout for American heet Is Ger.
tain. Admiral Sampson's ioet was re-
ported of the haytian coast on SATURDAY..
BY this time it must be In the Immediate
vicinity OF Porto Rioo. The cruiser Mont
eomery is reported as patroling the
Windward Passage. between Porto hlco
and Hayti.
Naval exr erts believe the Spanish cruis-
ers may perhaps be at the windward ISL
ands. south OF Purto Rico. When she Gu
ban blockade was established the most
powerful Spanish wsrships In Cuban
waters fled. They NAV have gone to rein
force the Cape. Verde fleet. There IL n pos.
sibility, however. that SPANS fleet did
not sail for Porto Rico.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-10
VEST POCKET FIGHT
OFF CARDENAS

On board the Associated Press dispatch
boat Kate Spencer. of Cardonas. May Q, via
Key West, May l0.-The little torpedo boat
winslow yesterday morning precipitated the
first naval engagement fought in Cuban
waters. On n reconnaissance in Cardenas
harbor she drew the file Of three Spanish
ooast guard vessels, and q lively ves,-pocket
sea fight followed with the tiny gunboats. As
the Winslow was decidedly IN the minority
she ran for the open sea. where her big station
mate, the gunboat Machias. had bcen called
mp by firing and took hand in the game
with her four inch rifles and tossed several
shells over the low sand pits behind which
the Spanish boats were sheltered. 10 was
impossible TO see whether any of these landed
but the winslow was not touched. she claims.
however, to have knocked few splinters
out of the larger coast guard boat
The most important result Of the Wins'ow's
reconnaissance was the discovery that Car
denas harbor Is named.
II there were any batteries on shore the
Spaniards did not think 10 worth while TO
disclose their position, bat that there are
mines In the channel is important In view Of
the reports that 10 is Cardenss. and not
Matanzas, where tho landing Of United States
forces will finally occur.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-10
TREACHERY
REPAYS HUMANITY

Hong Kong, May l0.-A fresh example Of
Spanish treachery seems 10 have come to
light 1t is said here that the priests and
sisters OF charity Of Cavite hospital In .
procession bearing crosses, ETC., petitioned
Rear Admiral Dewey not to massacre the
sick and wounded. which. naturally. he did
not do. The Spaniards, IL Is added, there
upon thanked the Americans for their
humanity and repaid them by informing them
OF narrow channel, which, they said. was
not mined, while the broaa channel, they ex-
plnined, was fully mined. An investigation
uron the part OF the Americans. however, re-
vealed the contrary to be the case. and the
mines were blown mp by the sailors OF the
American fleet.
Rear Admiral Dewey, it is said, here finds
the insurgents growing dangerous. 1t Is
added that he cannot control them, nor can
he enable the Spaniards to do so. There Is
no Japanese warship at Manila.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-10
NO NEWS YET OF
SPANISH FLEET

Washington, May 10.-A touch OF spring
after succession of stormy and threaten
ing days brought out an early contingent
of sightseer 1T the white house today
Senator Piatt of New York was on hand
early TO discuss some New York appoint
ments and Representative Clarke or New
Ham pshire was among the early VISITORS
The president. it Ia understood, intends
that General StewarJ l.. Woodford, the
minister TO Madrid. shall retain his dip
lomaitc capscity To return TO Madrid az
ter the war is brought to close ana dip
lomatic relations are restored. ten.
Woodford' q first knowledge or tfe fnten-
tion TO confer major generslship on him
was on his meeting with the presioent
on the Iatter's summons to come imme-
diately Washington after landing at New
York The offer then made vas promptly
declined and unless there IN some unfor-
seen contingency Gen. woodford event
ually will return TO Madrid.
Lieut. Gel Roosevelt of the Rough
Riders" called with John Jacob Astor.
the New Yorker whom the president yes
terday nominaf for inspector general
Col Roosevelt ts uncertain whether his
rough riders will be ready TO 90 with the
first expedition to Cuba. Joseph Wheeler
the first of the newly appointed major
generals to take the field left Washington
this morning for Chattanooga To take his
command. Up TO IL o'clock the president
had received no important dispatches ana
IL I'm absolute Ignorance OF the where.
abouts Of the spanish feet. with the neet
failing 90 pot fn-aH- -eBFearanee- around
the West Iudiss, action against the island
of Porto Rico will not be- much longer
deferred and important news from that
quarter is Inomentarily expected.
Attorney general GrixRs was the nrst
TO svrivs for the cabinet ueetinR with sec
rotary OF State Day close behind. The lat
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-10
Physical Examinations.

Today the ply scal examination Of the re.
cruits by Major Heixemann. the regular
army surgeon, is being continued in the gov
ernor's mess hall, and it is very busy day
with the surgeons and clerks. As soon as
the recruits pass the physical examination
they, II not rejected, are mustered into the
regular service by Captain Murray. Morning
drill was omitted with some of the companies
today, in order 10 allow the Necessary work
OF the muster rolls to be- completed. Not a
moment is being lost in bringing the regiment
mp to standard, and Colonel Abbot Is more
than satisfied with the way affairs are pro-
gressing.
Captain Andrew Gray, who has been acting
as post quartermaster since the establishment
OF the camp has been relieved by First Lieu
tenant Weaver OF Battery A, Light Artillery.
Captain Gray has worked very hard for the
past two weeks and Is well entitled to q rest.
Lieutenant Weaver will undoubtedly be "a
good man to fill the position which is one that
requires a man OF good executive ability
coupled with a knowledge OF what is required
of the Office.
The health OF the camp Is remarkably good.
only few colds calling for the attention Of
the medical corps so far. The men are being
well fed and cared for. and now water pipes
are being laid in the quarters where the
tents are located, which will be a great
boon to the men.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-10
A CITY SUED.
Actions Against Woonsocket For
$4,000 Damages.
Kelly the Complainant In One Suit and
Mary A. Allan In the Other.

The city OF woousocket II defendant In two
suits. which aggregate $4,000 Michael u.
Kelly Of North Smithfeld Is the plaintiff in
one case, his intestate having been locked Up
in the police stltion q the northern metrop-
lis, II is alleged, when sick. and owing 10
improper cnre there died. the administrator
seeks $4,000.
Mary A. Allen IL plaintiff In the other suit,
and she claims there was defect in the side
walk In Main street In front Of the 81. James
Hotel into which water flowed and icr
formed. She slipped upon the ice, and be
sides having her right wrist broken she was
severely bruised on other parts OF the booy.
Former City Solicitor Walter I. Ballou Is
council for both plsintihs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-10
No Fear Of the Outcome Of the Engagement When It
Takes Place. Patriotic Address to Catholic Clergy
and Laity Issued by the Archbishops Admiral
Montejo Reported to Have Been Killed by the Popu-
lace After His Escape From Cavie--Vest Pocket
Fight Off Cardenas The Flying Squadron.

Shanghai says 1t is reported there that
Admiral Montejo. the commander. OF the
Spanish feet. who escaped from Cavite by
running along the shore to Manila with his
two sons, was killed by the populace Of the
latter place. 1t is added that the hospital OF
San Rogue. filed with spanish soldiers, Was
set on fire by shells from the Boston. and
that sisters Of charity were killed while re-
moving the wounded.
Massacres are reported 70 have occurred
outside of Manila. the insurgents butchering
even the Spanish women and children.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-10
Welcomed to Camp.

The men who reached camp last even
ing was well cared for, and were made
welcome by the recruits who have already
became familiar with the camp routine
life. In addition to the recruits the
boat last evening, carried down 200 Spring
field rifles of the model Of 1884. the latest
model of this arm. These made 800 rifles
already shipped to the camp. OF the 200
stand OF arms sent here by the war de-
partment for the armIng Of the volunteers
These rifles arrived last week. A num-
Der of tents and balos of blankets were
also sent down, together with several
cases of uniforms, the first to be received
of the uniforms ordered for the volun-
teers.
The sergeants of the regular army, Who
have been on duty at the recruiting sta
tions, are now in camp. and are doing
excellent work as drillmastsrs, and there
is no doubt that their example OF mill
tary disciplin will do much towards max
ing the regiment what 1t Is expected to
be. Whether these sergsants will even
tually be given com missions has not
been decided upon. The companies of
the volunteer regiment will be mustered
in at the minimum number of SOFT men
and non-commissioned officers and three
commissioned officers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-10
WHY HE TRIED SUICIDE.

mitted Forgery and Embezslement.
Peoris, Ill. May l0.-Henry Il. PotthofY.
city treasurer. who attempted to commit
suicide the other day by shooting himself.
is now discovered to have forged the
names of relatives and TO have secured
sl2. GO. and he is also defauiter to the
-eity TO the amount OF $500 lie In rsooyer.
ing from bis wounds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-10

Reception or Visiting Cards, " engraved or
printed by the J. J. Ryder Co., A. Washington
street, will b. correct In form and finish at
low prices. stationery stamping q specially.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-10
]. w. BRADY,
400 WESTMINSTER ST., AND So NO. MAIN ST.
First Light infantry Regiment.

Companies A, b and of this command having
en- listed in tfe service Of the United States, IL
devolves on Company E, and the Veterans, to see
that anniversary is suitably observed.
All members of the Honorary staff, Veterans
and Past Members, are earnestly requested to par
ii apate in our Parade, ETC., WEDNESDAY,
MAY 1lth.
Report at the Armory at 4 30 p. m. Citizens
Dress, White Glove
FRANK w. MATTESON,
myl0-1t colonel Commanding
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-10
UNITED AGAINST
A COMMON FOE

We are not now engaged in a war of
section against ssotion or state against
state, but we ara united rs one man
against foreign enemy and a common
foe. In, as We are taught by our holy
church, love Of country In next to love Of
uod. . duty imposes on rs by all laws,
human ana divine. then it is our duty to
labor and TO pray for the temporal and
spiritual we'll being of the brave soldiers
who are battling for our beloved country.
Let rs faithfully beg the God OF battles
to crown their arms on land and sea with
victory and triumph, and to stay unneces.
sarv effusion of blood, and speedily to re-
store peace to our beloved land and peo-
pie.
10 this end we direct that on and after
the receipt or this circular and until the
close OF this war. every priest sbali, IN his
daily mass, pray for the restoration OF
peace by the glorious victory OF our flag.
We also direct that prayers for the brave
soldiers and sailors that fall In battle be
said every day after mass. These prayers
shall be- said aloud with the people. and
shall be- one Our Fatfer, ana one Hail
Mary and the de Profundis.
We pray that God may bless and pre-
serve our ountry In this great crisis and
speedily bring victory, honor and peace TO
oil our people.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-10
FRENCH WARSHIP
TAKES REFUGEES

On board the Associated Press boat Kate
Spencer. OF Havana. May .. Viz Key Wost.
Consipusd on Page =
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-10

very effectively. The work OF mastering
In the men 10 going on ~ east as psssible,
and Capt. Murray Is doing his duty very
thoroughly. The regimsntal organiza-
tion has been completed, and the COM
pany officers will be announced In q very
short time, In tact, perhaps. today,
and az matters now look the Rhode
Island regiment will be one Of the first
TO be mustered into the service OF the
United States.
The uniforms for the regiment will ar
rive at camp this week, and the recruits
will suddenly be transformed into . fine
looking body of men. The first ship
ment of uniforms will include shout 2O0,
and the Others will be sent as coon a.
completed In lots. While there are
quite q number Of men In camp wearing
the militia uniforms, these also " Ill have
to make change, for the United States
volunteer uniform is of o different pet
tern, being corded with white, while the
chevrons of the non-com missioned off,
GERS are white. When tbs volunteer uni
forms are put on the military uniforms
will be returned to the state armories for
use by the companies organ zed to take
the places of the enlisted men.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-10
Powers of tn: Governor.

IL should be borne In mind that under
q provision OF the militia law re-
vived by an act of the legislature few
weeks ago, the governor, as commander
In -chief, has the riuht to revoke the COM
time of war without the formality Of
court of inquiry. II the exigencies Of the
service require IL. This law also gives
the governor authority TO disbaDd any
company, II I'm his judgment II is deemed
requisite to do so for the good OF the SER
vice. The precedent established by Gov.
Black, of New York, in disbaDdiug the
18th regiment OF Brooklyn, may be taken
as q guide for the action Of executives In
other states.
With the exception OF this Newport COM
pany, all men I'm camp appear TO be well
satisfied, and now, that the weather APP
pears to be disposed 10 do the right thing,
work Is going on very pleasantly aud
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-10
Severely Criticised.

The withdrawal of Company b, Second
Regiment, from camp last evening, be-
cause Captain Underwood failed to pass
the medical examination as prescribed
by the United States army regulations, is
being severely commented upon by mill
tary men today, aud 1t is generally con-
cedod that the members of the company
have made grave mistake in taking such
a radical and unmilitary step. 1t Is ar
gued that the conduct is aggravated ow-
ing to the fact that Captain Underwood
admits that his eyes were not in sound
condition, claiming that the nature OF
his business has Injured them, and there
fore there can be no question that Major
Heigemann, the Uni.ed States medical
officer, was authorized in rejecting him.
The men OF the company claim that
their captain was rejected because he had
no political "pull," but such claim Is
declared to be absurd. in military circles,
particularly as Col. Abbot had desired to
give Captain Underwood q commission,
aud went to Newport several days ago TO
see the captain In relation to the matter,
and he would have been very pleased TO
have seen the captain command one OF
the companies of the new regiment. The
company having left camp with its Off
GERS has given rise to great deal OF IDLE
talk, and until Governor Dyer has been
thoroughly acquainted with the facts OF
the case nothing about his action in the
case can be known.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-26
The KGy 70 tb0 Pacific.
WHAT THE NICARAGUA CANAL WOULD TINE AND MONEY
I'VE IN TINE AND MONEY.

as well as from most OF the other forti-
fed towns In the colonial empire. With
tho withdrawal Of the regular garrison
the volunteers went 20 pieces, the fort.h-
cations fell into disro pair, and fhe city
eventually became defeuceless. Repeated
Efforts were made 20 induce successive
British Cabinets TO re-arm the port put
they were without avail until the time or
the Venezuelan dispute when 1t was de-
cided by the British authorities 10 ar
range for rebuilding the forts
For the past two years the Warshlps on
this station have been making elaborate
surveys of the coast for the establish
ment OF batteries. and the plans OF the
War Office eliminated last week In the
issuing of telccraphic instructions 10. the
Ministry here 10 arrange quarters for. the
company OF Royal Engineers who would
be dispatched from Liverpool about
June 10 suDerintend the construction or
modern forts here. When barracks are
provided a regiment or two will be sent
here TO man the batteries, and simulta-
neouslv the local volunteer corps viii be
revived
IL would be dinlcult 10 exaggerate the
Importance Of this port as a naval and
military station in the North Atlantic.
A glance az the map shows the splendid
strategic value Of the post. The great
ocean highway along which Is borne the
bulk OF the commerce Of Europe and
America passes within sight OF Cape
Race tho southeastern extremity OF New
foundland. Cape Race is probably the
most important signal station in the