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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-15
So LangSdcroff Opened a
Vein in His Arm.
A DETERMINED SUICIDE.
FOUND ON BODY AT ARM0URDALE

Kansas City, Mo-. Sept. 15.-The dead
body OF Fred Langsderoff, aged 40 years,
bookbinder and spiritualist. has been
found on the bank of the Kaw. at a
point near Armourdale, Kans. He had
committed suicide after taking drachm
OF morphine. drachm of prussic acid
In small quantities, covering a period Of
four days; then opening the veins OF his
arm.
An ante-mortem statement of the
suicide, found in q little note book be-
side the dead body, told how he had
on Wednesday, September z, between
2 and 3 o'clock in the afternoon, taken
several grains OF morphine and sat
down under a tree to await death. In
the notebook is given a minute ac-
count Of hts feelings after swallowing
the drug and his happiness at being so
near the "other side" which he calmly
dilates upon.
Thursday. notation tells of the sui
cide's regret and wonder at the poison
not having taken effect and OF the in
creased doses, which he has taken. A
line or two on Friday repeats his re-
gret at his inability to kill himself. and
OF more poison. On Saturday he has,
he says, taken 80 grains OF morphine
and SO grains of prussic acid, and this
amount OF poison having failed to do
its work. he will open the veins OF his
arm with a bookbinder's cutting tool
which he had. There the writing end
ed. When Langsderoff's body was final
ly found, everything indicated that he
had gone through what his CHASTITY
diary related.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-15
WAS PRONOUNCED "FAITnFUL."
John r. Gsvitt's Long Years OF Able Ser
Vice Very Gracefully r cogniz.d.

John r. Gavitt. foreman of the me-
chanicai department of II. A. Ballou q
Co.'s big jcwelry establishment, today
completed his 18th year of service as
foreman. and the company emphasized
In. most graceful and, at the same
time, substantial manner its high ap-
probation OF his long and faithful SER
Vice.
Mr.. Gavitt WAS called into the office
OF the company. just as II he was want
ed TO consult on some ordinary detail
Of the work, ard was presented with a
check for $500 and a beautiful gold
~otcn OF the highest grade OF Ameri-
can workmanship. There was n hand
some chain attached TO the watch, and
on the back OF the watch. finely en-
Gravcd. was the date Of the recipients
beginning service az foreman and the
day Of the presentation. also the name
Of Mr. Gavitt. and one OF the most ex-
,ressive OF all words. Faithful"
u f. needless 90 say that Mr.. Gavitt
was most happy over this generous rec
ognition Of his quarter OF century of
earnest labor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-15

Non- -Unlon Man Mortaily Wounded
Near Sc. Louis.

st. Louis. Mo-. Sept. l5.-For some
time there has been q strike among
the plasterers OF this city and vicinity
for higher wages. but until today no
serious trouble resulted. About a. m.
strikers gathered in considerable force
near Gerry's saloon in DE Hodiamont to
prevent non-union men from going to
work on some buildings near by.
Derisive and abusive words led to
the throwing OF missiles, and finally
one Of the strikers drew his revolver
and fired into the crowd OF non union
men. This was followed Immediately
by q yolIey from the strikers, and a
man named Kane fell mortally wound
ed. When the mounted police appeared
on the scene they were met in their
efforts TO disperse the rioters by vol
ley OF bullets. The strikers fed. and
ce~t. McNamec at once called out all
the policemen available to chase and
rapture them.
Reports from the scene of the riot are
that the chase developed into a rum
ming fight between the police and some
Of the strikers, the result of which is
not known.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-15
FAST TIME AT RIGBY.

Portland, Sept. 15.-At the circuit races
yesterday Bingen trotted three miles In
2:0s%, 2:101h and 2:0sA These are the
three fastest heats made by trotting
stallion this year. and the third mile
equals the best time made by a trotter
OF either sex since the season OF 1897
closed. Bingen is owned by j. Malcolm
Forbes OF Boston. and is now the most
promising candidate for first honors in
the Transylvania, to be decided next
month i'm Lexington. The Abbot. which
was big favorite for the class Bingen
won, could get nothing better than third
money.
In a match race against Chehalis. Joe
Patchen paced a mile In 2:01Z. driven by
c. W. Marks OF Chicago. This is the
fastest mile made in competition this
season.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-15
HOAR LIKELY TO DECLINE.

Washington. Sept. l5.-It is understood
that the president has invited Senator
Hoar to accept the London mission to
succeed Mr.. Hay. While definite re-
sponse has not yet been received. 1t is
gathered that the senator probably will
decline. on the ground that he would be
more serviceable to the country in his
present position. while the delicate health
Of Mrs Hoar renders a change OF habit
and climate unadvisable at her time of
life.
1t was rumored that in the event OF the
acceptance of this embassy by Senator
Hoar. Secretary Long would be candi-
date for the succession as senator. There
is reason to believe that the secretary
has made no move In that direction, but
Is entirely content with his post
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-15
CAPT. ROWLAND HOME.
Although Still Very weak He Bore the
Trip Very Well.

At $50 o'clock last evening. the
steamer Baltimore. from Montauk
Point. reached this city, bringing home
Capt. Carver Howland and members Of
his family, which included the cap
tain's brother. ]. l.. Rowland; his sis
ter, Mrs. George III. Gurney, who has
been nursing the captain at Montauk
Point, together with a professional
nurse, who was hired for the purpose,
and who accompanied Capt. Rowland
to the city: G. III. Guild and Il. 5. AL
drch, who are the captains brothers
in-law, and the sons OF each, Thatcher
Guild and Robert Aldrich, and the ply
sician who has been privately attending
upon Capt. Rowland.
The steamer left Montauk Point at
noon yesterday, and the water was so
smooth that the patient experienced no
discomfort by the passage home. The
boat made a landing at the foot OF
Power street, where IL was met by Mr..
George III. Gurney, Capt. hHowland's
brother-in-iaw, who had the Rhode ISL
and hospital ambulance In waiting 10
transfer Capt. Rowland TO his residence
at No. IA East Manning street. The pa
tient was somewhat fatigued by the
trip. but with the home treatment that
he will receive he will doubtless re-
cover rapidly.
The friends and relatives OF Capt.
Howland were desirous OF bringing
back to this city Corp. Robert II. Gan
non OF Company l., list New York Vol
unteers. who is a very sick man in ward
No. 4 OF the annex hospital at Montauk
Point. The doctors In charge of the
hospital. however, did not deem IL safe
TO move him at this time, but there is
every reason to believe that he will
soon have reached the stage at which
he can be brought to his home In Provi-
dence without danger.
The tug Gaspee arrived at Montauk
Point yesterday morning. and speedy
distribution OF the cargo was made to
the several regimental camps and hos
pitals AS soon as the last OF the sup
plies was landed the Gaspee returned
to this city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-15
TELEGRAPHTc BREvrTrEs.

Wednesday was set for the unveiling
or a monument In Rochester. N. r., to
Frederick Douglass, but owing to the in
ability OF the firm 10 have the statue
ready. portion OF the exercises was
omitted.
J. #. Dowdell has offered $1,000 purse
for fight between Lavigne and Erne at
Coney Island. Billy Lavigne. for the
kid" accepts from Buffalo and Ken
nedy. for Erne. The fight Is TO take place
on Sept %
The 18th annual convention OF the As
sociation OF Edison Illuminating COM
panies elected the following officers:
President. X. II. Bowktr Of New York;
vice president. q. X. Stetson OF New
Bedford: treasurer. w. w. Barsfow OF
Brooklyn; secretary. Wilson 8. Howell
,f Newark: executive committee, c. l.
Edgar OF Boston and others.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-15
DEGRADED TO THH RANKS.
Many Changes Made by Fire Conn
missionors For Good Of Service.

4
missioners For Good of Service.
Al a meeting OF the board OF fire COM
missioners. held this afternoon. the
following changes in the service OF the
department were made:
Capt. Lewis A. Lusignan OF engine
16 reduced 20 the position OF first grade
private. and transferred TO hose as
hoseman. m
Lieut.. Henry NJ. Briggs of engine 10
reduced to the position Of first grade
private and transferred 10 III. and l..
co. No. as ladderman.
Hoseman Joseph III. Davis of engine
10 reduced from first TO fourth grade
private.
Driver John c. Kennedy OF engine 16
transferred TO Hose IL as hoseman.
Engineman Robert G.. Haskins pro-
NOTED to be captain and transferred
from engine IA to engine 16.
HOseman John III. Hall, promoted TO
be lieutenant and transferred from
Hose to Engine is.
Assistant Engineman John Il. Miller
promoted TO be engineman and trans
ferred from Engine TO Engine IA.
Hoseman Walter III. Hildreth trans
ferred from Hose 3 To Hose ..
Hoseman Charles w. Gillooly. trans
ferred from Hose II to Engine 10.
Hoseman William j. Sumption Of En-
gine Is made driver OF Hose wagon,
same company.
1t will surprise many to learn OF the
degradation of the first three named
officers. but on Investigating the charges
of incompetency which had been pre-
ferred against the men, they were
found to be sustained by the fire com
missioners: hence the action taken. The
evidence showed that the officers had
allowed their subordinates TO leave the
station whenever they chose to do so
and without getting their consent and
to absent themselves as long as they
wished.
other charges were to the effect that
they had allowed the use of profane
and obscene language within the sta
tion. all OF which went TO prove the
charges that the efficers exercised no
discipline over the men.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-15
JUDGMENT FOR WILBOURN.
Mrs. Lctitia Canning Must Pay the Bal
ance Du: on a Furnace.

There was lots of talk about ther-
mometers and furnace in the civil di-
vision of the Sixth District Court this
morning. The case on trial when these
things were discussed was that of John
II. Wilbourn vs. Letitia A. Canning
Mr.. Wilbourn sued TO recover a balance
in the house kept by Mrs. Canning in
Warwick.
Mrs Canning and several women who
had visited her last winter testified
that IL was impossible 10 keep the house
warm. A colored porter testified. COR
roborating Mrs. Canning's statement,
that II was particularly uncomfortable
most OF the time in the barroom. Mr..
Wilbourn testified that the furnace was
not big enough TO heat the big house
and that II was not properly looked
after. He got Judgment for his claim.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-15
GENERAL MILES IS SICK.
No Alarm h Felt, However by His
Frjends-Peace Commissioners.

washington, Sept 15.--Gen. Miles Is
confined to his bed with a touch OF fe-
YER resulting in part from the work and
exposure of his recent expedition. The
attack causes no apprehension to the
general or his friends. 1t is said to be
Of a malarial character, like much of
the fever developed after exposure In
southern latitudes. 1t is believed that
the general will yield to the advice of
HIS physicians and friends and take
vacation at some quiet resort.
All OF the members of the peace COM
mission, with the exception OF Senator
Gray who is on his way here from
Philadelphia. had an extended confer
ence with the president today. Secre-
tary Day. Senator Davis and Mr.. White
law Reid arrived about the same time.
a little after 10 o'clock. and Joined the
president Ia the cabinet ROOM Senator
Frye In company with Senators Pen-
rose and Quay reached the White
House at about 10:45 o'clock.
The president has called special
meeting OF the cabinet TO be held this
afternoon at o'clock. A final discus
sion OF the instructions TO the Paris
peace commission will occur.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-15
CLAIMS AGAINST ESTATE
Mrs. Bird Says That the Late Joseph II.
Munroe Ow d Her Money.

Celia A. Bird has begun suit to recov-
cr $4,000 from the estate of the late Jo-
seph ii. Munroe. Mrs. Bird claims that
she boarded the deceased, who was an
attorney and for one term q member
OF the General Assembly. There are
other items I'm the bill which she pres
ented to William A. Heatman. adminis-
traitor on the estate OF Mr.. Munroe
among them being charges for washing,
ironing. sewing and nending.
Mr. Heatman says that while Mr..
Munroe lived Mrs. Bird resided I'm his
house, and he. Mr.. Munroe, supplied
the house with necessaries. and that
is why the bill of Mrs. Bird amounting
to 1881 has not been paid. Franklin
Il. owen is attorney for Mrs. Bird.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-15
The Kaiser's Egyptian Junxet.

According 10 reports from Cairo. ex-
tensivc preparations are being made
I'm that eity for the reception Of the
German Emperor during his coming
Wait to the East His Majesty, who
will he the guest OF the Khedive for
about ten days. II taking the llveliest
interest in the preparations. Not only
has he sketched the plans for the new
bell tower Of the Church OF the Saviour
az Jerusalem. but he is carefully
studying the history of the Holy Land
having ordered complete library OF
books dealing With the subject. This
viii afford the Kaiser ample material
which we may expect him 90 make
during his visit. and II would not be
surprising " ne were even 20 hazard
new theory as 90 what has become
Of the lost ten tribes OF fsrael.-Galig-
nani's Messenger.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-15
SCHOONER
BLOWN UP
Used as Experiment Boat
BY Naval Officers.
A TORPEDO EXPLODED.
The Cause OF the Explosion Still
Remains a Mystery.
"A TORPEDO EXPLODED.
ALL ON BOARD ESCAPED INJURY

New Bedford. Mass, Sept. 15.-Dur-
ing a test of the Cunningham torpedo
in Priests cove this morning the ex-
pertinent schooner Freeman was blown
up by an explosion OF projectile and
sunk where she lay. None of the dozen
on board were injured except for
scratches.
Lieuts. Holman. Oliver and Marshall.
the government board OF survey from
the Newport torpedo station, were not
injured. though they were in the midst
of the crash and wreckage. The cause
of the explosion Is a mystery, as two
torpedoes were fired without accident
yesterday and one this morning. The
exploded one was fired under apparent
ly the same conditions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-15
Will Rejoin Regiments.

Yesterday afternoon Capt Crawford,
Second Artillery. United states army.
visited st. Joseph's hospital with Adjt
Gen. Sackett. and the result was that
today 10 OF the so patients from Mon
taux Point will be sent TO rejoin their
respective regiments, all being now i'm
good health. transportation being fur
nished by the war department. The
men who lept the hospital today are ::
Sixth Infantry--Rupert Haas Company
E Lamar Welsh. Company Az Robert
Zimmerman. Company G.: Michael Ly-
ons, Company II: John n. Ailer. Com
pany e: Frank Kinzler Company T..
Seventh Infantry--John Quinlan, Com
pany G.: George NJ. Clarity. Company
@. Sixteenth Infantry-William G.. JEFF
frey. Company A. Second Infantry
Frank w. Luckner. Company /. With
the exception OF the two regulars from
the Seventh Infantry. the men dis
charged are from the number brought
here on the second Goddard relief ex-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-15
A HAPLEss BRIDEGROOM.

Portland, Me-. Sept. 15.-Joseph Colley,
aged GA, whose home is in ottawa, was a
passenger on the Peaks island steamer
yesterday. When the boat was half way
between the island and her dock Colley
cut his throat and jumped overheard.
He was recovered In an unconscious con-
dition, and taken to the hospital. 1t is
believed he cannot recover. His explain
alton is that he was despondent on ac-
count OF trouble he had with his wife.
whom he married two weeks ago. He
left her in ottawa.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-15
Surgeon General K.nyon's Return.

The return OF Surgeon General Ken
yon from his visit TO the sick Rhode
Island soldiers throughout the country
has been the means OF furnishing some
reliable information concerning the
condition OF the volunteers from this
state. Gen. Kenyon says that there
among the hospitals that he visited. a
large number being convalescents. The
division hospital at Camp Meade con-
tains ~ OF the Rhode Island men who
have been on the sick list, but are i'm
proving.
In Philadelphia there are 36 at the
co-Chirurgical. 10 at the St Ag-
mes. 8 at the University OF Pennsyi-
vania. 8 at St Joseph's and at the
Presbyterian. At Lancaster, Pa. there
were six men, at Harrisburg two more.
while at Fort Myer the number OF sick
Rhode Islanders is nine.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-15

A slick looking stranger, about ~
years of age, went into the office of
Stonewall Jackson a Co, 81 Weybosset
street, today about noon and endeav-
ored 10 sell bicycle. but upon being
questioned in relation TO how he came
into possession of IL. he dashed out of
the door and was lost TO view., The
bike was OF sthe "Orwish" make and
was a valuable one, and was sent to the
Central station.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-15
Private stewards Rem aims.

The remains Of Private Stewart
reached Pawtucket yesterday. and later
we're conveyed to the home of his widow
in Berkeley. The funeral will be held
tomorrow morning from st. Joseph's
church, Ashton. The town council OF
Cumberland held a special meeting last
night to take action on the death OF
Private Stewart. and Gov. Dyer has in
structed Adjt. Gen. Sackett to see that
the funeral should be conducted with
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-15

day cabled the war department as fol-
lows:
Manila. Sept 15, 1898.
Adjutant General, Washington.
Affairs much more satisfactory. De-
mands for withdrawal insurgent forces
complied with and all Withdrawn or
withdrawing today except small forces
In outlying districts. which are not
obeying insurgent leader. Aguinaldo
requests few days in which to with
draw them by detachments and punish
their commanding officers, Over 1000
already withdrawn. No concessions
granted insurgents, but strict compli-
ance with demands of Sth inst, requir-
ed. General good feeling prevailing.
Manila quiet and business progressing
favorably. No difficulty anticipated.
Have been compelled to confine Span
ish prisoners temporarily within limits
of walled city.
(Signed) OTIS. commanding.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-15
yIeks burg Arrived at Newport.

Newport. R. l.. Sept. i5.-Training
ship Vicksburg. commander A. n. IL.
Lille, arrived at 2:45 this afternoon.
from Portsmouth. n. IT, She will take
a draft of APPRENTICES from the train
ing station IN cruise.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-15

c. Slocum Smith has made an assign
ment OF his property to Louis j. Bissett,
according to the City Hall records to-
day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-15
Relief Association Asks
Contributions.
FRUIT GREATLY DESIRED.
Rhode Island Volunteers In Doubt
as 10 Destination.
THEY MAY GO TO PORTO RICO.

There is an utter lack of news at the
military headquarters in the Banigan
building today, due largely TO the fact
that Gov. Dyer, the general and per-
sonal staff and even the orderlies on
duty have gone to Kingston, to- attend
the fair. Capt. Crawford Of the Second
United States Artillery, who came
here as the representative OF the quar-
termaster generals department to ar
range for the transportation of conva-
lescent soldiers from the local hospitals
to their respective stations, is still in
town, but will leave this evening for
New York.
The Rhode Island Sanitary and Re-
lief Association Is very desirous that
contributions Of oranges. lemons and
aerated waters shall be sent to the
rooms. for distribution among the sick
soldiers In the Long Island camps and
local hospitals. as the physicians In
charge express a need OF such fruits
and beverages The latest news from
Middletown, Pa, is that Col. Abbot, the
commanding officer of the First Rhode
Island Regiment is steadily improving.
Reports About the First.
The men of the First Rhode Island
Regiment at Camp Meade are again all
at sea, this condition of affairs having
been caused by rumor that the regi-
ment is destined for Porto Rico, and
very soon, too. 1t appears that the only
ground for the rumor arises from the
fact that the chief quartermaster had
asked for mule teams to transport the
baggage OF the First, Second and Third
brigades Of the Second division, Second
army corps, and that these brigades
Of this division and of this corps were
going to Porto Rico. Whether there is
anything In the story or not remains to
be proven.
Yesterday morning, for the first time
In many weeks. the ambulances from
the division hospital went away from
camp without single patient from the
Rhode Island Regiment, and ii looks
as though the epidemic of illness that
at one time prevailed has almost run
it's course and every one IL thankful
therefor. Rev. j. j. Woolley. the regi-
mental chaplain. has gone to his home
in Pawtucket on a 30 days leave of alb
sence. and this Is the first time he has
left the regiment since IL was mustered
in. Chaplain Woolley has not been very
we'll lately. and a rest at his home will
probably do him good.
In the several company streets sub
scription papers are being circulated for
a fund to be given to the widow OF Pri-
vate Peter l.. Stewart OF Company D.,
who died at st. Joseph's hospital, Lam
caster Pa, and II seems probable that
a hearty response will be made by the
men of the regiment. News was re-
ceived in the First Rhode Island camp
that Private John McCann of that
regiment, who Is on furlough at
Scranton. was assaulted In a saloon
there, and in consequence is now I'm the
Lackawanna hospital.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-15

Gen. Otis Sends Ofllcial Dispatch to
the War Department.

Washington. Sept. 15.--Gen. Otis to-
day cabled the war department as fol-
lows:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-15

slooC. per value OF stock
4 Ex. Dividend
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-28
AcKNowI,EDGE ENT

The Organized Charities assocatlon herewith makes grateful acknoWiedse- ment of liberal contributions of grocer ies and vegetables from the follow ng named schools: Skinner, Winchester, Shelton, Dixwell, Zunder, Dwight. Wooster, Lowell, Quinnipiac, Roger sherman, Oak street, Fair street and the State street kindergarten, and cash donations from Mrs. Henry Farnam, In memory of Mrs. w. H. Bush, Ms. G. B. Farnam, Mrs. c. c. Talcott, Mrs. IT. G. Bennett, E. M. Seeley, Mrs. T. P. Gibbons, the Misses Lyman, A. w. DeForest Mrs. G. w. Bacon, Mrs. T. Cowles, Mrs. Eli Whitney, Prof. and Mrs F. B. Dexter, Prof. H. w. Far nam, Room 10, Roger sherman school, Mrs c. W. Palmer, Mrs. and Miss Woolsey. Rooms 4 and 10, Dwight school, Lowell school, O. S. White, w. F. Downes, L. W. Moody and many friends"
 Provisions or fuel supplies have been sent to about two hundred and fifty families, and others will be supplied as the need arises.
 There were many incidents, humcr- ous, pathetic and pleasant, the thanks of the recipients were most hearty and
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-28
MILFORD.

Nov. 25.--Miss Jennie Parmlee and Jane McGill spent Thanksgiving day with relatives in Brooklyn, N. Y.
 Mrs. Joseph H. Bristol entertained a number of her relatives at her home on squabble Hill Thanksgiving day.
 Commencing January 4th there will be a band of Salvation Army workers at the First Congregational church the party consisting of six ladies and two gentlemen.
 MEs. c. Houser and Mrs. E. c. Kei- fer, of Waterbury, are at their cottages at Walnut Beach.
 Edward J. Hungerford and family have moved to Torrington, Conn ', where MT. Hungerford is employed in a machine shop.
 A delegation from Geo. Var Horn Post, G. A. R., will leave for New Ha- ven this Saturday, morning to parfiei-