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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-01
ANSWER TO BE
SENT TO MADRID

Madrid, Aug. /, g a. m.)-The minis
ter for foreign affairs, Duke Almodo-
var de Rio. has received telegram
from Paris saying that the reply of the
United States to the Spanish note on
the subject of peace Will be forwarded
to Madrid Immediately.
The French. German and Austrian
ambassadors had conference with the
Spanish minister for foreign affairs
yesterday.
A tax of six pesetas will probably be
imposed on grain imports.
Advices received here from Havana
say the Cuban blockade Is maintained
in tho most vigorous manner.
An American warship Is reported to
have bombarded San Sevorino and Ma
tanzas.
A dispatch to the Irnparcinl from Ha-
vana says that force of four hundred
infantry and cavalry under the United
States flag recently attacked a detach-
ment of Spanish engineers at Grecioso.
The dispatch then suys that some vol
unteers from Carderas went TO the as
sistance of the engineers land the en-
emy was driven off. leaving ten men
killed on the field" The Spanish losses
are said to have been an officer and
two men wounded.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-01
WILL DEMAND
SURRENDER

The general gave notice that he was
about 10 combine with Admiral Dewey
i'm n Joint demand for the surrender of
the city TO the United States forces
thus forestalling the insurgents. and
this movement may cause a rupture.
Ii is possible in view of the fact that
Gen, Merritts cablegram was sent from
Cavite last Thursday that this move
ment has been made already by the
combined American military and naval
forces, although there is some doubt
about this on account OF n statement
from Merritt that he may need all cf
his soldiers before attacking.
Still il rs possible that the demand
might be made without being immc-
diately followed by an attack which
might be deferred until all tho troops
have reached Cnvitc. Up to tho date
OF the report. Gen. Merritt had with
him about 1000 soldlers. So far seven
expeditions have left San Francisco
carrying soldiers to the Philippines
and II Ia tho intention 20 furnish Merritt
at least 5000 mon more than hin pros
ent force. II he delays his attack until
all these have reached him Manila will
not be taken I'm that way before Sep
tember. for the iast OF the troops have
not yet started from San Francisco.
IL may be. however. that the arrange
ment as 10 the Philippines which IL is
expected will be included in the peace
treaty will obviate the necessity for
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-01
THORN MET
DEATH CO0LLY
Murderer of Cu|densuppe EIec.
trocuted at Sing Sing--The
CrimeforWhich He Died.

formed in line and were marched
through a passageway at the rear of
the condemned cells TO the execution
chamber. State Electrician Davis an
nounced that the electrical apparatus
was working without hitch.
Finally the door to the execution
room was swung open and Chief Keeper
Connaughton entered. followed by
Warden Sage. Then came Thorn and
his spiritual adviser, Rev. Father
Hauselman.
Thorn carried a crucifix i'm his right
hand and seemed To be listening To the
prayers which were muttered by Father
Hauselman. The condemned man
showed wonderful' nerve TO the last.
With "A smile on his face and without
hesitation he walked TO the chair. sat
down md was quickly strapped TO IL.
Everything was ready at ll:lI, and
Warden Sage gave the signal TO turn
on the current. The fun current of 1850
volts was kept on for Ave seconds, after
which IL was reduced TO 200 volts. re-
naming at that figure for IS seconds.
when Thorn was pronounced dead.
Continued on Page Two.)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-01
Mr.. BAN|CAN'S
WILL FILED.
Mansion and $4,000 a Year Given
the Widow For Life---BuIk of
Property Goes to Children.

year during her life, in equal quarterly
payments, and any surplus that may
remain at the end OF each year shall
be divided among the trustees.
authorize my trustees, from time TO
time, to sell and transfer any and all
OF said shares of stock and of said
trust estate. and to reinvest the money
arising from such sale in the names OF
the said trustees and their survivors. In
the shares of the capital stock of one
or more corporations organized for the
purpose of holding and improving real
estate, located in New England, or in
the bends OF the United States.
BULK OF ESTATE FOR CHILDREN.
! hereby declare that all bequests TO
my wife shall be in lieu Of all claims
for dover ard thirds, and after the
death of my wife hequeath all OF the
trust estate. together with all Its ac-
cumulations. to my four children. John
j. Banigan, Mary A. McElroy, WILLIAM
Il. Banigan and Alice NJ. Sullivan, ana
their heirs forever
rhe will then goes on 20 declare that
to each OF the testator's grandchildren
shall be left the sum OF $4,000; 10
Catherine Banigan and Mary A. Bani-
gan. his sisters, each $40. 900; TO each
of the children OF his brother, Patrick
L. Banigan, $4,000; TO his cousin. Mar
garet l.. sanigan, $4,000; to the Rhode
Island Catholic Orphan Asylum, the ST.
Joseph's Hospital, the Home for the
Aged of the Little Sisters of the Poor.
the Infant Asylum OF st. Vincent de
Paul. the st. Maria's Society. each $685.
600: to the Rhode Island Society for the
Prevention OF Cruelty TO Children and
to the Providence Iying-in Hospital.
each $4,000.
All the rest of the estate. real. per-
sopal and mixed. is bequeathed TO his
four children, who are also appointed
as executors of the will. and are ex-
empted from giving bond or from filing
any inventory OF the estate.
A CODICIL.
A codicil to the will executed on June
%. 1898. and witnessed by Charles T..
German and John j. Comfy, provides
that James Dunn, the testator's coach
man, shall receive $1,000: Katie Null
cahy, $1,000; Daniel Sullivan, 5000; Mar
garet Murray. 5000. all persons In his
employ at the time OF his death. The
executors are also directed to complete
the ST. Bernard mortuary chapel at st.
Francis cemetery, the sum OF $4,000 to
be set aside each year until II shall
amount to 100000, and that the fund
shall be used for the maintenance OF
the chapel, and the Rhode Island Hos
pital Trust company is recommended as
a trustee of this fund.
His children, as residuary legatees,
are earnestly desired to hold the estate
intact without making any distribution
OF division for 20 years after his death,
except upon agreement of all OF them,
and to draw from time to time such
portions OF the income as they may
agree upon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-01

The will OF the late Joseph Banigan
has been filed in the Municipal Court
for probate. 1t is a long document,
covering nine pages of legal cap paper.
1t was made July 10. 1897. and was wit
messed by Walter s. Ballou. John j.
Comfy and Charles e. German. The
following IS a summary Of the docu-
ment:
i direct my executors to pay all my
give and bequeath TO my wife, Marie
II. Banigan, my homestead estate. sit
uated on Wayland avenue and Angel
street, containing 10000 square feet of
land, together with all buildings ana
improvements thereon, as well as all
the household furniture, fixtures, APP
purteDances and belongings, and all
crockery. glassware. plate, silverware.
pictures. satatuary, works OF art and or
naments, as we'll as all personal prop
erty of like kind, not, however, includ-
ing any bonds, stocks, securities or
other evidences of property which may
be in, around and about my mansion
house; also all horses, carriages. sleighs
and other vehicles and all harnesses
and stable appurtenances, and all per-
sonal property OF a similar description
which may be in the private stable at
the time or decease, TO have and 10 hold
all and singular the said real estate and
other property for and during her nat
ural life.
After the death of my said wife I
give and bequeath, all and singular. the
real estate and property devised TO my
wife to my son. John j. Banigan. TO him
and his heirs and assigns forever.
$4,000 A YEAR FOR WIDOW.
To my sons and daughters. John j.
Banigan, Mary A. McElroy. William Il.
Banigan and Alice M. Sullivan. and TO
their survivors, 5000 shares of the capi-
tai stock of the Providence Building
company. and direct my executors to
set apart from my estate, as soon as
possible, these 5000 shares and TO trans
fer the same TO my sons and daughters
or to their survivors. they TO hold the
same in trust, for the following pur-
poses:
ny said trustees shall during the life
time of my wife, from out of the dlvi-
dends, income and profits from the said
shares OF stock and from the trust es-
tate. maintain upon all of the buildings
situated on the real estate and upon all
property devised TO my wife full insur-
ance against loss by fire. and shall also
keep all the property in good repair.
and the trustees shall during the life
time of my wife, out of the said divi-
dends and income. pay all taxes and
assessments which may be levied
against the property bequeathed to my
wife and against the trust estate. The
trustees. out Of said dividends and in
come, shall pay 10 my wife the full and
clear sum of $4,000 each and every
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-01
Presidential appointments.
aill iw

Washington, Aug. 1.-The president
today made the following appoint
ments:
George G.. Piero OF Pennsylvania to
be consul OF the United States at Mum
ich. Bavaria.
James Stone supervising inspector OF
steam vessels for the Ninth district
Lunsford ID. Fricks and Mark J.White
assistant surgeons in the marine hos
pital service.
Joseph Foster pay inspector in the
navy with rank OF commander.
James ". G.. Wolker civil engineer in
the navy, with rank OF lieutenant, jun
Tor grade.
VIII Melville Carton assistant sur
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-01

ton and the administration OF Gen.
Miles and of our troops.
The mayor of Ponce has called upora
all the residents of that place to exer-
else calmness and circurnspection un-
der the new and desirable conditions.
He also urges forbearancc toward oon-
quered enemies. Mach sathusiasrn il
everywhere manifested at the slant OF
the Stars and Stripes.
Gen. Miles has issued lengthy order
of instructions ia Gen. Wilson. who will
be military govei nor Of Ponce province
and oity until usn- Breokes arrival. It
is Of tho same TENOR Az the hstrcc-
tions whioh Gen. Niles gave TO Gen.
Shaftcr at SANTIAGO. Both orders are
based on the administration instruc-
tions gwen to Cen. Merritt regarding
the government Of the Philippines. The
local mayor. Judges ard police VIII re-
main In authority, subject 10 the Or
ders OF Gen. Wilson. The CUSTOM house
Offices will also be conducted M for
merly, for the 81 esen.. Their receipts
amount to u considerable sum OF
money. The question Of the proper dis
count on Porto RiSan silve. gives some
trouble to Gen. Miles but nc says this
will settle itself in due course of time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-01
WAITING FOR
REINFORCEMENTS

Ponce. Island of Porto Rico, July 80.
6 p. M ),via st. Thomas, Danish West
Indies Sunday nlorning)-Major Gen.
Miles hourly expects the arrival of the
transports having on board brigadier
general Scwans division of COCO men,
and also the Mohawk with the fifth
regular cavalry. Gen. Henry's division
consisting Of 3400 men and including 26
pieces OF artillery, has been ordered to
march Immediately from Yuaco to
Ponce in order to be ready to join the
movement north to San Juan. The 18th
Pennsylvania regiment was sent this
morning towards Juan Diaz, eight
miles north Of Ponce en- route to Snn
Juan where, IL Is reported.the Spaniards
will make a stand. The regiment will
be reinforced IL necessary.
Word reached here this afternoon that
the Spaniards were numbering native
Porto Ricans and indulging in general
outrages.
The first real resistance is expected
when our troops reach Aibonto 30
miles northeast OF here.
Gen. Miles says he has no intention
OF making n landing of troops Mt Cape
San Juan. especially rs the place Is
only a roadstcad. where transports are
liable 10 suffer from the prevalent
storms.
The railroad from Ynaco tosPonce IN
now In possession OF our troops. Cen.
Stone found five mines on the track
These were destroyed and the track Is
uninjured.
our troops found II Spanlards in tho
Yuaco hospital oil of whom hnd been
wounded in Tuesdays fight. Two OF
them have since died.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-01
SUIT OVER A LEASE.
Fiiz Roy LovslI Given judgment For SIS
and Costs.

Judge Swectland today gave decision
I'm the Sixth court In favor OF F'itz Roy
Lovell against George Henry for s25
and costs. Henry did not appear IN
court 60 answer the case. The trouble
was over n lease OF the southerly half
OF a lot situated on Thayer street, be-
tween Meeting and Gushing streets. in
which Sewell G. Woodbury., In bchalf
OF Henry. agreed that on the payment
OF 81 s. month Lowell should have use OF
the premises named. Lowell did not
get the premises according TO the terms
OF the lease ard he claimed TO have been
greatly damaged thereby I'm that he
was prevented from carrying out i'm
pOrtant business plans. Arthur Cush-
ing and Page & Page were attorneys
for Lowell.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-01
EXCITEMENT
AT SAN JUAN

New York. Aug. 1.-The Now York
Herald has received the following dis
patch from a special correspondent at
San Juan, Porto Rico: Manual Macias.
captain general of Porto Rico. hos
given me permission to send this dis
patch to tho Herald from this block
AIDED city. the privilege having BEEN
granted at the request OF the British
consul.
am writing from prison coll. but
no attempt is being made TO Influence
the wording OF tho dispatch. and every
facility possible under Tho circuns-
stances has been accorded me 60 obtain
accurate news OF the situation In San
Juan.
The landing of American troops In
Porto Rico has caused great cxti;e-
raent among tl,e residents ~ th!s cIfr.
For several days following the 'sct;ts
at Cuaaics there vas q stassly aupisre-
tion from This city into the .ntsr'or.
But with all OF the excitement there Ess
been no rioting or disorder
San Juan now has settled dvNn into
n state OF strained readirees for The
American attack. IL 10 ezpested AZ snf
time. Everything tndicstee sntt the
city will not be taken without Gr>at
bioodshcd. Some taIt OF surrender ,is>
been heard. On; tho Spanish troops have
sworn 10 fisht 10 the end.
(Continued on IaSs 1wo@
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-01
NO MONEY FOR
THE CHURCHES

Chaplain Chadwick of the Cincinnati.
formerly of the Mairc, introduced to
Gen. Wilson this morning two of the
leading Jcsuits of Ponce repi esent.ng a
thousand churches and their depend
ents i'm this province The or.ests want
cd information regarding their support.
and Gen. Wilson said, that under the
constitution of the United States it was
not possible to apply any governmental
money for church purposes.
Father Chadwick said IL would be all
the better for the church IL its own
people learned to contribute to It's sup
port.
Spanish volunteers continue to come
In and give themselves up.
The health of the troops so far Is
good though the weather is not.1
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-01

Paris, Aug. 1.-The elections to the
councils general have thus far resulted
in the return OF 7s5 republicans and l2S
conservatives.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-01

Cuts Of Machinery. Portraits. Buildings,
Washington.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-01
STAMMERERS

All afflicted in speech can con-
suit the Principal of the Boston
Stammering Institute, who is now
forming a Summer Class at the
LYMAN HOUSE, 5 Franklin St.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-01
Peace Terms Transmitted From Paris to Madrid
General Miles Expecting Reimorcements to Reach
Him Immediately Natives Of Ponce Delighted at the
Overthrow Of Spanish RuI6--No Money For Churches.
Soldiers at San Juan Preparing to Make Desperate
Resistance General Linares Pathetic Report to
the Government at Madrid

further action on the part Of the Amer
lean commanders.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-09
ADJUSTMENTS.

AS a writer OF one act comedies there
has been none SO successful as John
Madison Morton esq.,. who has written
many OF the popular successes that have
been given in recent years. He has
written none better. or that has met
with the success that mas been accorded
TO Lend Me Five Shlilings." which
amusing comedy will be one Of 4 triple
bill TO be presented at the Opera House
by The Players on next Wednesday, az
ternoon and night, April 13
Like most attractive afterpteces of re-
cent date. Lend Nc Five Shillings" IS
borrowed from the French; It being. Il
version of the little drama entitled
"Rlche i'Amour.''
The humor OF this ingenious triGe
springs from the hero's perpleSities and
notifications. In consequence of the
want OF the inconslderaola sum of five
shillngs. dilemma not altogether rare
or improbable. and many amusing stu
atoms are thereby produced. This piece
was introduced upon the American
boards soon after its successful appear
ancc In London, 1t being played in this
country by Joseph jefferson and Nat
Goodwin.
The Players have nm excellent cast,
and II their past appearances in this city
are any indication, 4 large and fashion,
able audience will greet them and Wit
ness n really meritorious performance
presented by capable players.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-09
THE EPW0RTII LEAGGERS
Arc Preparing for tho Blg Interstate
Cohvention--A Convention BuiIeiin TO
To lssard-Thr Entertainment Com.

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C,,,.,.,'. s ,,
~ 'o"'e"''"" ''"''e,'" 70
"e"-in" E"'s'ta'hment Soih-
n''te a, work.
preliminary 10 June's big convention,
the activity IN Epworth League circles
I. ,rcroo,,n,, H. ~, 80, ,,,,.,.
- '''e e'1pt s., nav ~" e..'''
ca INTO active work. There Is quite
rivalry between some of them MS to
which Will, ro,.o tho hiss. over,ga sbon,-
To-, a. 80. -.
40 ." e'''' 20 " 'u'Se a. uoiiai pcF i'thi-
Der. wesley chapter was hindered by
revival services from commencing Wish
,ho o,b.r. h., ,o,. ,,o,s,,. ,o,,,,,
:, .'o" - -" " :"
ING uha Is ehdeaforihS 10 make UP los.
time.
Next week will no mn ~ unusual on-
.,,,,,,.
49, "s '"eie arc saseia' eolleiehces
ana meetings TO be held. Thursday
evening will be given over 10 the month
" union convention rally I North street
church, and the convention will be the
theme OF the evening. Friday evening
the chapter presidents will hold a con.
ference. The Methodist ministers Of the
city and Benwood are asked to give one
OF their services of Sunday, the 1Tth. to
the presentation OF this subject TO their
congregations.
The entertainment committee will be
finally selected and announced next
week. At last nights meeting of the
general committee n bulletin service was
started for the use OF all the papers In
the territory Tho official boa rds Of al,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-09
"rNCLE TOMS CABIN"

As result Of years of abuse. counter
felt production. cheap mounting and
cheaper performers, the fine old play Of
Uncle Toms Cabin" has OF late years
been looked upon with pity by many
who read Mrs. Stoves great story and
felt all the power and pathos of Its lines;
but others-and these are the majority
have rldiculed 1t and laughed ut its very
mention. In theatrical circles 1t has
fallen into such bad reputc that to be-
long to n TON show" Is to class an nc-
tor as "hors dc combat" To undertake,
In the face OF such Encouraging condi-
.ions. the producing OF the play in a
manner worthy OF its story, and to hope
for Its appreciation by the theatre-goers
at large, was almost 10 attempt the i'm
possible. Al. W. Martin has taken upon
himself that task and plcasanser still Is
to relate, he has succeeded. Mr.. Mar
tins company has three bands OF music.
two cars OF special scenery and nifty
people. including the famous minstrel
star. Milt G. Barlow. who will be seen
as Uncle Tom" This attraction comes
to the Opera House Friday matinee and
night, April Is.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-09
WAS BURIED ALIVE.
More Sensational Developments, In til
Foster 3Inr,ler Cr.r.

More Sensational Developments, In tile
Foster ,Iur,ier Case.
Special Dispatch 10 the IntclliSencer.
WEIGH, W. Va. April SIT IS now.
positively known that William Foster
after being given morphine and then
robbed, was buried alive. II Is report
cd that two men told the officers at
keystone tina. they saw two men carry
Fosters body from the house the night
he disappeared and he was alive then,
and was found only three hundred yards
from the house.
New developments in the case are
turning up almost every hour ard y
number OF other parties are being
watched by officers to prevent their es-
cape. Us the evidence against them IS
rot strong enough TO warran. arrest.
At the preliminary hearing tomorrow
It Is thought that the disappearance of
4 number of men Will be accounted for.
as VIII Bradshaw, the man whom
Fanny Johnson accused OF numbering
Foster, vii! turn states evidence on the
whole gang.
John Hughes. who shot and instantly
killed Sonny Edwards at Tide Water,
near here, was arrested at Lynchburg
Va, and will be brought here tonight
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-09
.PARI NO..

Schockcy. Professor Edward Blumcn-
berg. Mr.. a. Fi:ber and Mr.. Fred Mey-
err. gives its last concert OF the season.
and for many reasons 4 large outpour-
Ing OF Musical Wheeling Is anticipated.
Professor Schoclev and Professor
Blumcnberg have made arrangements
to$present their scholars with n COM
planetary admission ticket which will
be furnished the pupil on request at the
studios Of their instructors. This fea-
ture will be appreciated both by the
student and parent. The Woman's Club
has also an arrangement made with its
treasurer, Miss Theresa VI. Phillips, by
which any one interested car purchase
tickets for the coming corcer. from her
before Tuesday evening. Every effort
should be put forth by all the musical
organizations to prove appreciation o.
the work OF the Philharmonic during
the past seasons and q show or encour-
agement for tacse to come. The pro-
Scamme for Tuesday is one OF tho finest
ever prepared Professor Schockey will
have his own Stcinway Grand moved -
the Carroll Club for that night and ev-
Serything. inducive OF genuine treat
along musical lines is in store. The
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-09

Judge Wofford Is one OF the ablcst
criminal lawyers in the state Of Mis-
souri,. He has been on the bench in
Jackson county, of which Kansas City
is the seat. for the past SIX years.
Judge Wofford is one OF the leading
Democrats Of the Southwest. There is
no better or more widely known man In
that section OF the country.
The careful balancing Of right and
wrong and the dispensing of cven-hand-
cd justice brings with 1t a judicial, dis
eliminating habit Of mind that no pro-
fcssion cultivates like the law.
Judge WofTord IL not one Of those per-
sons who are afraid to see things with
their own eyes, to weigh evidence and to
govern their lives accordingly. Judge
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-09

Wofford was in poor health. His friends
advised him to use Paine's celery COM
pound. He did so. and is to-day in the
best OF health and spirits. and properly
grateful to the great remedy, as his let
ter shows:
KANSAS CITY. Mo-. Jan. IS, 1895.
Messrs. Wells, Richardson & Co.
- Gentlemen:-I have used Paine's cell
cry compound, and know it TO be highly
valuable as sedative and equally c.F-
cacious as n stimulant. Respectfully,
JOHN W. WOFFORD.
When the ablest physicians and the
best informed pharmacists not only pre-
scribe and recommend. but. themselves
use and find health in Paine's celery
compound; when thousands of men and
women In every walk OF life. from the
humblcst TO the most famous and hon.