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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-17
CORBIN FACTION
IS CONFIDENT

The "Corbin faction" In the war de-
partment is very sure that 1t can keep
this report filed away in the archives.
They argue that II will not be within
the power Of the presidents special in
vestigation to have this report or any
other report produced before 1t. They
say the commission will have no power
to compel the attendance of witnesses
and to produce documentary evidence.
So they are not afraid Of the report or
of the proposed investigation.
The friends OF Gen. Miles, however,
know OF way in which this report. as
well as others that have, been made to
the secretary OF war. can be reached.
Congress has the power to call for these
documents, and the secretary of war
will be forced TO obey the demands of
congress in the matter.
These friends OF Gen. Miles know that
the only thorough investigation that
can be made must be through con-
gressfonal committee. and they intend
to see that such a congressional COM
mittee is appointed. They will see not
only that this report. which Gen. Miles
will write Is produced. but that the sec
retary Of war himself appears before
the committee TO give oral testimony
and bring with him any required rec
ords
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-17
TOO HOT TO
HEAR SERMONS

The Young Mems Christian Associa-
tion has not met with great success here.
The soldiers say that the weather "
too hot for them to listen to sermons.
An incident occurred yesterday which
some of the soldiers regard as amusing,
while others are outspoken in their de-
nunciation of the affair. An intoxicat-
ed immune walked into the cathedral.
and. after calmly surveying the interi-
or he walked up to some priests and
told them that he did not like the way
things were run there. The priests at
tempted to put the soldier out Of the
building, but he resisted. and while
struggling with them he fell into the
great baptismal font, which was full OF
water He was nearly drowned before
he was dragged out OF his involuntary
bath. The priests are greatly scandnl-
ized by the actions OF the drunken sol-
dier and will seek TO have him punish'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-17
WHO KILLED
MISS PERKINS?
No Light Yet on the Bridgeport
Mystery--Young Bourne is Ex-
pected to Return Tonight.

Middleboro. Mass. Sept 17.-Interest
In the mysterious death of Miss Grace
Marian Perkins. OF this town, whose
mutilated body was found at Bridge
port. Conn, continues unabated. This
forenoon several rumors were In cir
culation. TO the effect that Charles
Bourne. the girls 20-year old suitor.
who has been absent from Middeboro.
since August 25. the day Miss Perkins
started on her vacation. had returned
here during the night or early this
morning. but there is every reason to
believe that the young man is still
away.
Allerton Thompson, uncle OF this boy
said this forenoon that Charles would
return to Middleboro tonight. Mr..
Thompson further stated, that he had
no doubt that his nephew would be
able TO clear himself and establish the
fact that he had no connection with
the case. Mr.. Thompson did not care
to discuss the case further at this time
as there was nothing he could say to
throw light on the matter until after
the return OF his nephew.
A number of young Bournes &C.
quaintances assert that they had rea-
son to believe that Charles has been
spending his vacation at some shore re-
sort on Cape Cod. Furthermore. IL is
said, that the place where Bourne has
been staying is bey~nd Onset. the re-
sort where he and Miss Perkins were
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-17

Washington, Sept. 17.-Gen. Miles is
improving. While he Is still confined
to his room at home and has been for
hidden by his physician to do any read
ing or work, II is considered that the
most serious part Of his illness is past.
Friends who saw him say that he will
be at his place in army headquarters
in two or three days. His collapse. they
add, is due to his exposure in Porto
Rico ard the large amount of work he
was forced to do personally on his re-
turn to Washington. at a time when he
should have taken a rest.
1t is expected that Immediately after
his recovery he will begin to write his
history of the campaign against San
tiago and Porto Rico. This will be a
work covering more than review Of
salient features Of the war. He will
enter into details. a large number OF
which are Known only to himself, the
secretary of war and the president.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-17
MAY RESIGN.
Gen. Zurlinden and Senator Tillay0
Leave Cabinet Meeting.
General Belief That They DO Not APP
prove Of Action In Drcyfus Case.

Paris, Sept. 17.-At a meeting Of the
Cabinet ministers today 1t was decided
to submit the documents in the Drey-
fus case to commission to be selected
by the minister of justice. M. Sarrien.
The minister for war, Gen. Zurlinden,
and the minister of public works, SEN
ator Tillayo left before the council ad-
journed, which is interpreted as mean
ing that they do not agree with their
colleagues in this matter and that they
intend to resign.
The council met at the Elysee Pal
ace at $50 a. m.. President Faure pre-
siding. According to semi-official
note, the minister of justice said that
after having examined the papers he
felt unable to decide upon the question
OF the proposed revision OF the Dreyfus
case until he had taken the opinion OF a
special commission of the. ministry Of
Justice. The Cabinet, thereupon au-
thorized the minister to summon a
commission for the purpose.
1t is reported now that the portfolio
Of minister of war will be offered to
Gen. LeBrun or to M. De Freycinet,
and that II they refuse to accept the Of
flee, M. Brisson, as previously cabled.
will assume the duties OF minister of
war in addition to the premiership and
Nj. valee will be appointed minister of
the interior.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-17
FACILITIES
SATISFACTORY

Santiago de Cuba. Sept .17-For tAe
first time since the taking of Santiago
the harbor and wharfage facilities Tor
merchandise are satisfactory. Reserv-
ing the right to use the long dock, the
government has relinquishcd all the
wharves, sheds, tramways, and ware
houses to shippers. Instead Of taking
two or three weeks 10 unload ordinary
vessels the work can now be done In
two or three days. The merchants of the
city have expressed their satisfaction
to Collector Donaldson for his energy
in arranging that the port be placed at
their disposal. Many OF the vcxatious
duties that were imposed and delays
that existed under the Spaniards have
been abolished.
Gen. Lawton says that the chaplains
for the regiments arrived today. He
believes that their presence win have a
beneficial effect. An order has been
issued that Sunday shall be observed in
a proper manner hereafter. The mill
tary offices will be closed. and brief rel
igious exercises will be held. though
they are not required by the regula-
tionS. -- ~ vs. ~ Is (
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-17
GEN. LINARES
TO COUNT ALMENAS

Madrid Sept. 17.--El Liberal says
that Gen. Linares formerly governor of
the province of Santiago de Cuba, has
teiegraphed to Count de Almenas as
follows:
"The responsibility for our misfor-
tune is directly traceabIe to persons
like you. bearing titles and holding
seats in the chamber for their own
benefit, who imagine they can with i'm
punity njure those who suffered silent
iy and even attempt TO divert their re-
wards. who honorably fought reply
TO your accusations with disdain."
FL Liberal publishes report of an in
terview with Senor Silvela In which he
denounces the premier as the cause of
the latest and worst OF Spanish mis-
fortunes.
sehor Silvela. the leader of the Con-
servatives. has issued u manifesto call
ing upon his adherents 10 use their ef-
forts when peace liz conclur~d TO place
his party In power. Sagasta and his
government. Silvela declares, are en-
tirely responsible for the awful loss of
Spanish lives. the destruction Of the
Spanish navy and the surrender OF
Spanish territory.
senor sagasta, leaving the palace
yesterday afternoon, referred to the In
ferview az being OF no importance. The
ideas contained In II. he said, were In
tended 10 represent his proposed utter
ances In his undelivered speech In the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-17
WILL EVACUATE
NEXT MONDAY

San Juan. Porto Rico, Sept. 17.--It has
been definitely settled that the evacua-
tion of Aguadilla, Lares and San Sc
bastian will begin on Monday. There is
still no news here concerning the arriv-
al of Spanish transports.
1t is reported here that the band Of
convicts. whn. two weeks ago. shot Luz
cas- Amadeo have murdered two Span
ish planters near Utuado.
A Spanish steamer arrived here this
morning from Barcelona with supplies
for the army. She Was ordered by Cap
tain General Macias to proceed to Ha-
vana with her cargo, as the provisions
were not reeded here. Two other ves-
sells with general cargoes, which ere
much needed, have arrived.
The joint commission has agreed 60
appoint dual board composed OF Span
ish and American army officers, whose
duty will be to inspect all fortihcations
with a view to their immediate evacua-
tion. The Spanish officers will formally
turn over the Notifications, which Will
be receipted for by the American officer
This work wiz begin tomorrow. The
foregoing information comes from 2
Spanish source.
No corroboration can be obtain0d
from the American Commissioners Of
the report that an army board to In
spect and formally receive the fortl4e
cations has been appointed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-17
CARROLL'S SUIT.
Action Against Warwick Agar
Before Court.
Motion to vacate Stay of Execution
Argued Before Jus,ic: St.ness.

The suit of John A. Carroll VS.. John
b. Allen, town treasurer of Warwick.
has been quite little while In court.
At trial in the common pleas division
OF the Supreme Court Judgment was
given for the defendant for costs. There
have been two petitions for O new trial
filed. and both petitions were founded
on newly discovered evidence, and one
petition was denied by the appellate
division, and then the second petition
was filed and execution was stayed.
Albert II. Greene, counsel for the de-
fcndant. recently filed two motions. one
asking that the plaintiff give surety for
costs and the other that the order to
stay execution be vacated. There was
a hearing on the two latter motions to-
day before Judge Stiness. The suit was
begun to recover damages for injuries
alleged to have resulted from a hole in
a Warwick road. Decision was with
held. II. J. Carroll is attorney for the
plaintiff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-17
BRILLIANT
WEDDING
Nuptials Of Miss Mills
and MI. Everett
AT ST. JOHNS CHURCH.
Large and Fsshionab e Congrega-
tion Filled the Edlflce.
WEDDING BREAKFAST SERVED
WEDDING BREAKFAST SERVED

There was very large and fashion
able audience in st, Johns Episcopal
church today to witness the wedding
OF Miss Caroline Kane Mills. daughter
of Rev. Lawrence II. Mills, professor OF
Oxford university, and a niece of Mrs.
M. B. /. Goddard, who has been an
artist I'm New York for five years.. to
Mr.. Alexander Leo Everett of New
York, GRANDSON OF the late Edward
Everett. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. {. A. l.. Richards, rector of the
church, assisted by the brides father,
Rev. DIR. Mills who came to this coun-
try for the purpose of assisting in the
ceremony.
There was great simplicity in the en-
tire ceremony, except in the music.
which was perfectly magnificent. The
bridal procession was very small one.
Miss Hildah Everett, sister of the
groom. was the maid of honor, and Au-
gustine Parker of Boston was the best
man, while the bride was given away
by Mr.. Moses b. /. Goddard. There was
no lavish display OF dress either on the
part of the bride or the maid of honor,
but the bride wore most beautiful
piece of lace for her veil, which has
many years.
No attempt had been made to deco
rate the church. although the altar was
covered with fioweSs. A new departure
was made In the usual custom OF we'd
dings in that when the bridal process
sion reached the altar the music did not
stop, but kept right on until the last
notes OF Evening Star" from Tam
hauser'' died slowly away, making a
most beautiful effect. During the cere-
mony a succession of classical COM
positions with voices. organs and harp
were given, and II was, from a musical
standpoint, certainly the most splendid
wedding ever held In this city.
At the close Of the ceremony the we'd
ding breakfast was served at the resi-
dence OF Mr.. and Mrs. Moses b. /. God
dard on Brown street, Sherry Of New
York providing for over 100 guests. the
wines however. coming from Mr.. God
dard's private cellar. There were a
large number of presents. but these
were not shown. Mr.. and Mrs. Everett
will make a tour In this country for
about two weeks, and will then return
to New York. where they will reside.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-17
TO MAKE A
SPECIAL REPORT

What viii interest the public most,
however, Is special report he will
write. 1t will be an official document
on the campaign which ended in the
fall of Santiago, beginning with his or
der to Gen. Shafter to move at once
from Tampa to capture the garrison at
that place.
, 1t will cover the same ground as was
covered by Gen. Shafter In his report
submitted few days ago to the adju-
tant general.
1t is believed that this report of Gen.
Miles on the Santiago campaign will
not be given TO the press by the secre-
tary of war The secretary has the
right to withhold this report, and the
commanding general cannot give II to
the public on his own motion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-17
COLLIDED WITH TROLLEY CAR.
Butterfield Met with Severe Mishsp
on Westminster Street.

Porter p. Butterfeld. a young man
who resides at No. 27 Flora street. and
who is a machinist in the employ Of
the Davol Rubber Company, while rid
ing his wheel on Westminster street, at
1:20 o'clock this afternoon, collided
with a Dyer avenue car. that was go
ing west. Mr.. Butterfeld was thrown
from his machine and In his fall he.
In some way unexplained. cut his right
wrist very badly. so that there was a
considerable loss OF blood.He was taken
into Lothrop's drug store and his
wound was bandaged. after which he
went to his home. The wheel was put
into such shape that ~ does not look as
IN II was worth mending.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-17

seen by several Middleboro people dur
ing the latter part OF August. and on
September /. The latter date is the day
on which Bourne and Miss Perkins left
Onset and went TO fremont, where the
girl boarded train.
George Bourne, a brother of the miss
ing boy left town on the last train last
night bound for some point on Cape
Cod, beyond Onset. IL is thought he
went to consult with his brother and
inform him OF the developments which
have been made public during the
past few days. Charles Bourne's vaca-
tion expired last night, and his friends
confidently expect his return here with
in the next "a hours.
Frank Perkins, father of the dead
girl, left for Bridgeport on the early
train this morning for the purpose Of
bringing back the remains. Mr.. Per-
kins was accompanied by Marcus Mer-
rick. a relative of the Perkins family
1t is expected the body will arrive here
tonight The funeral OF the girl will be
held on Sunday. The services at the
house will be private.
A story has been sent from this city
to the effect that Miss Perkins and
young Bourne visited Providence, that
the young man is still believed to be
here and that the police are endeavor-
ing to locate him.
Detective Parker pronounced the re-
port to be wholly without foundation.
He says his department has not been
called upon TO do any work whatever
in connection with the Bridgeport mur-
der case, nor is 1t doing any such work.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-17
PRISONERS
LOST LIVES
Two Men We're SuffOCatcd
in Town Lookup.
FIRE BROKE OUT IN CELLS
Marsh and Branford We're Confined
For Drunkenness.
FORMERS BODY BADLY BURNED.
FIRE BROKE OUT in CELLS
FORMERS BODY BADLY BURNED.

Stafford Springs. Conn.,, Sept. H.
Two prisoners confined for the night in
the town lookup. Ernest Branford, aged
"a years. and John Marsh. aged 40. met
their death early this morning in a
small fire. which originated in the cell
occupied by Marsh.
The men were arrested last evening
for drunkenness and We're locked in
separate cells. At 6 o'clock this morn
ing passers-by saw smoke issuing from
the lookup and investigated, to find the
place filed with smoke and Marsh's
cell badly burned.
Both of the prisoners were dead.
Branford had evidently died from suf-
location and probably met his. death
while asleep. Marsh's body was liter
ally baked. 1t is supposed the fire was
the result of an attempt on the part OF
Marsh to smoke.
Branford was a single man. Marsh
leaves a wife and one child.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-17

San Francisco. Sept. 1.-THE steamer
Condor has almost finished loading gov
ernment stores. and some time this
afternoon will start on her voyage for
Manila. She is carrying very heavy
cargo and probably will take few SOL
diers who have been ordered to join
their regiments In the Philippines. The
steamer Coptic. which sails today, will
also carry a large amount Of govern
ment stores. which will be reshipped to
Manila from Hong Kong.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-17
STRIKE IMMINENT.
Executive Board Threatens to Call
Out Br0ckt0n Lasters.
The Shoe Manufacturers Must Pay the
New Scale OF Wages.

Brockton, Mass, Sept. 17.--At a meet
ing Of the executive board of the Last
ers' Unions OF southeastern Massachu-
setts. held last night, 1t was voted to
call out the men in all the Brockton
factories at 2 y. m, Monday, unless
shoe manufacturers had agreed to pay
the new scale of prices prior to that
time.
This action was subsequently ratified
by mass meeting of the Lasters'
Union. AS yet no manufacturer can be
found who is willing to pay the increas-
ed price demanded, and one OF the big
gest shoe strikes in the history OF the
state seems inevitable.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-17

waterville. Me Sept. l7.--word has
been received In. this city announcing
the death of Ezra w. Colcord of East
Newport. a member OF the Maine sig
nal corps. Mr.. Colcord died Thursday
night OF malarial fever at detention
hospital OF Camp Wikoff. Mr.. Colcord
was a night telegraph operator in the
employ OF the Maine Central railroad
in this city. He was native of Am
herst. Me-. agedN27. The remains will
be brought to Newport for interment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-17
CONCLUSION OF THE SPINE.
Accident to Brakeman Britton Near River
p,int Yesterday.

Brakeman william Britton of the
stonington division willie running along
a fat car near Riverpoint yesterday
afternoon endeavored 10 ''pull a PIN
for q flying switch, when he slipped and
fell, sustaining q concussion OF the
spine.
The accident was seen by fellow
trainmen who went TO his assistance,
and, as he was suffering severely. he
was sent to this city and thence con-
yeyed TO the Rhode Island hospital
where treatment was rendered.
Britton is about IS years OF age and
lives in Rumford.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-17
PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION.
II Was Granted In the Cas- OF Deacon VS..
Bates and Wife.

A preliminary injunction was grant
ed by the Appellate Court this morning
I'm the case of Harry Deacon VS.. Le-
probate NJ. Bates and wife. The respon-
dents are enjoined from placing any In
cumbrance on the property named in
the complainant's bill. The decree for
Injunction was entered by consent OF
counsel for the respective parties.
George T.. Brown is ccunseI forf the
complainant and Walter III. Barney So
fScitor for the defendant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-17

Cortes. Silvela, he said. had been nm
willing and inactive In the country's
emergency.
Senior Sagasta said that he did not
consider the disturbances at Vigo upon
the arrival of Gen. Toral Of any Inn
portance.
bassador to France, paid a farewell
visit TO the Queen Regent yesterday
upon the occasion Of his return to Paris.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-17
FIRST STEAMER
FROM HAVANA

New York. Sept. 1'.-The spani<h
steamer Gran AntilIa. which arrived
this morning from Havana. - the f'rst
spanish merchant vessel TO arrive a.
This mort since the declaration OF wor
(continued on Pege Twc.)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-17

In the Sixth district court this morn
ing John McGovcrn was arraigned as a
common drunkard and pleading guilty.
was sent TO the state workhousc for six
months. Mcoovern is the man who last
night created disturbance In the
Plainfeld street Baptist church, while
under the influence OF liauor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-17

Omaha. Neb., Sept. 1.-THE single tax
congress. under the auspices OF the
trans mississippi and international ex-
position, was largely attended. Ad-
dresses were made by l.. r. Post. John
n. White of Chicago and Frank Stevens
OF Philadelphia.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-17

BY decree entered i'm the divorce
case or Sarah III. Armstrong vs Joseph
II. Armstrong. by consent OF counsel.
the respondent Is directed TO pay to
Miller a. Carroll. counsel for petitioner.
SO a week for her support and s25 for
counsel fees.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-17
Social Democracy, Co'ony.

Seattle. Wash. Sept. 1s.-The Social
Democracy OF America has selected
body OF land In western Washington
and will establish its FIRST colony within
30 days. The exact location will not
he divulged for n while. az the negotia-
tions are not sufflcIentIy advanced.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-17
MILES Will
WRITE REPORT.
Will Tell How the Santiago Cam
paign Was Fought and Won.
CORBIN FACTION WILL TRY TO SMOTHER IT.

Commanding Generals Friends Are Certain They Will Be
Able to Get the Report Before Investigating Committee
General Linares Answers Almenas Very Sharply.
Disdans toReply TO the Accusations Made by the Count
Evacuation of Porto Rico Will Commence on Monday.
Wharfage Facilities at Santiago Are Satisfactory.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-17

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