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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-25
KILLED ON THE TRACKS.
Aged Henry Cory Lost His Life Will. Re-
turning From Visit TO His Son.

turning From VISIT 10 HIS Son.
Henry Cory Of Fisherville Mass., so
years Of age, met his death Monday even
ing on the tracks Of the Consolidated
road. near Chippewanoxette station, W ile
returning from a visit TO his son John,
who is member of Company NJ, First
Rhode Island Volunteers. and who ia sta
toned at tluonset Point. Mr.. Cory desir-
ing to bid his SON farewell, procured a
pass from Col. III. Anthony Dyer, dated
May 23 and went to the camp on the
same day.
lie remained with his son until even
ing and then star ted away. The next
seen Of him he was found by n track
walker lying on the tracks at the point
named, with his skull fractured and legs
and arms crushed, quite dead. The busi-
moss card Of an East Greenwicn saloon
keeper and broken whiskey bottle were
found In the dead mans pocket. Medical
Examiner Field declared death was acci-
dental and the body was TUNED over to
Under taker Hill at East Greenwich.
Yesterday afternoon, the son. Private
John Cory, was notified and, after view
ins the remains went to Baskerville,
Mass. to see his stepmother in relation
to the burial.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-25

Washington. May 25 Secretary OF the
Navy Long was at the White House twice
his morning to sue the president, spend
ing only few minutes each time. On
leaving the second time he made the i'm
portsnt ammo uncement Of the safe arrival
of the bsttieship Oregon at Jupiter, Fla.
At the same time, Secretary Long.
while stating that no official advice OF
the bottling up OF the Spanish fleet
had deem received at Santiago
&c Cuba. announced that there
was every roason TO believe that was the
case. There Is so little room for doubt.
ing the report that Admiral Cervera and
mis- vessels arc penned in the harbor by
Commodore Schley's squadron that Sec.
retary Longs statement that there was
every reason to believe IL was undoubt-
edIy true Secretary Long had only q
brief talk with the president over the sit
uation.
Commodore scbley's catching up with
Cervera was source of much congratu-
lation,. for in the conferences that took
place in the White. House there was q
feeling that 1t brought the end Of the
war much nearer. Asked as to the possi-
bility of aruso OF some sort arising from
Admiral Csrvera's entering the harbor
under the circumstances. Secretary Long
said the purpose Of the Spanish could ne
only oonjeotured, but that it might te
they went into Santiago for coal. While
rsfraining from discussing the matter of
reinforcements and the dispatch Of Ad-
miral Simpsons fleet, now asserted to
be In tho nsighborhood Of Havana, to
Santiago. Secretary Long had no nesita.
tion In saying Commodore Schley could
have whatever aid he wanted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-25
COULD NOT HAVE
ESCAPED In TIME

The Spanish ships arrived at Santiss o
do Cuba late Isst Wednesday. Commodore
scbiey's flying squadron sailed from Key
West Thursday evening, and Admiral
Sampson followed soon after.
Commodore Schiey took the eastern
route orom Key West TO Santiago $50
m iIes--and undoubtedly reached there on
saturday night Admiral sampson otok
Continued on Page =
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-25
LIEUT.. DAVIS
GOES ASHORE

New York. May 90. A special dispatch
from Jupiter, Florida. TO the Evening
World says:
The landing Of party Of mariners and
a United States naval officer from three
war vessels which anchored we'll out In
tho water was tie occasion Of much ex.
element among the small party Of he.
lated watchers at the landing last even
ing.
The officer wss Lieut.. Austin II. Davis
OF the Oregon, and IL was that ship, with
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-25

Key Vest Fla, May 25.--An unknown
In yard within half a block OF the Key
West Hotel. His face and head were
bruised beyond recognition. This. to-
gether with the assault of "a negro upon
two sailors last night has aroused: the
people to demand that the oity be put
under martial law.
There ara only two policemen In the
city. and they are paid, In city scrip. $50
q month, which 10 discounted ons-half.
These policemen have served notice on
the oity authorities that they will resign.
Later 1t was fund that the dead man
WINS James ]. Dproey. 55 years OF age, an
old-tiine Florida expert maohinist. He
had received . considerable amount of
money In wages last night, and was un-
doubtedly murdered for his money. He
was so terribly bsutsn about the head
that only q sea ron Of his clothing re-.
vealed his identity.
William Carno. the sailor Of the United
States auxiliary gunboat Morrill,, who
was probably fatally injured last night
in front Of q barroom In the southern
portion of the town, is still alive he
was Intoxicated and was set upon by .
sanG OF negroes Several arrests have
been made.
PROTECTED BY MINES,
San Diego. Col, May 25.-Lieutsnant
Myler, u. S. A., who has been intrusted
with the work OF planting mines In San
Diego harbor, announces that the work
has been completed and the entire chan
mel is now protected.
MULES FOR THE ARMY.
st. Louis Mo-, May 25.-Lieutsnant-
Colonel u. y, Smith, assistant quarter
master general OF the United States
stationed In this city, yesterday received
orders to buy army mules without limit
During the past six days mules to the
amount Of S972, 96u. have been bought
and 1t is estimated that todny's cxpendi-
ture will amount to $1O0. 600 additional
MANILA TRANQUIL.
London, May 25.-A dispatch to the
Times from Hong Kong TODAY says:
Manila is tranquil Tho foreign cruisers
have agreed upon oonosrtsd action for
the protection of foreigners in any emer-
Gsncy. Aguinaldo, the insurasnt
Lender, landed at Cavite on May H. The
Insurgents being without fire arms Is de-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-25

Bernard Hamilton while on his way
homo to dinner today fell from . Mount
Pleasant car lie was taken into the
undertaking rooms OF Thomas Toye, 3o3
Atwells avenue, and attended to by a
physician, who found that be had sus-,
fained q fracture of the right arm. He
wss taken to his home, o Armingtsn ave-
nue in an ambulance from the Rhode
Island Hospital.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-25
OREGON SAFE AT
JUPITER INLET, FLA

Washington, May 25. Secretary Long
has received an official dispatch announc-
ing the arrival OF the battleship Oregon
In Jupiter Inlet Florida. Her safe arrival
in the irlet was reported Immediately to
the president.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-25
Mss Mackey Wins.

The Appellate Court has decided 10 the
case Of Cstharins MncKas 70. Hannah
Sullivan, ct al, that Hannah Sullivan held
the property in dispute. ip trrst, for John
him was delivered. John Doran oDd
Page & Page were atsorpsys for ArA
NscKay.-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-25
The Naval Reserve.

The Rhode Island Naval Reserves, tn at Is
those OF the Providence division, are grad.
ually becoming adapted to their new sur
roundings at the training station at Newport,
although there are many things that .come
no to the men who have just left the COM
forts of home The Bristol Naval Reserve
division went through the physical examina-
tion yesterday, and the result was that the
three officers, Lieutenant Lendan and Ensigns
Borsh and Ashton, and eight men, were
thrown out, reducing that company 8 delega-
tion to the enlisted reserve to % men.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-25
ANOTHER CALL
FOR VOLUNTEERS

Washington, May 25.-Tbe president has
issued proclamation calling for 1900
more volunteers. This will made the total
army strength, regular and volunteer
2so. COO.
TIE proclamation Is as follows:
By the President OF the United States,
A PRoCLAMATIoN
whereas An aot Of Congress was sp.
proved on the 25th oay Of April, 1898, en-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-25

fact that an outside regiment is to do
duty on the Rhode LELAND coast will be q
severe blow to the sspirations Of certain
comm ands of the state militia, who were
rtady and eager for coast defense work.
Used to Rain.
Rain and rain, and still mora rain, Is
what tho volunteers have had since Mon
day morning, and this. ss much az any
thing else, makes the men anxious to get
away, in the hope that whe rever they may
go the weather will be better than 1t is
here. Ihe "boys' have, however, be-
come quite used to theyain by this time
and. beyond some uncomplimentary re.
marks about the weather, every body Is
cheerful. The camp will soon have
very deserted appearance, and, In fact, be-
vond guard to be furnished by about 90
men, SerRt. BIunt's Separate Company,
who will proteos the states property,
there will be no occupants OF the big
telf.
The volunteer regiment will take 23O
tents OF the number already pitched, only
the best being selected, but the tent floors
will be left at Ouonset Point. This means
that when the men reach Camp Alger 1t
Will be "tsnting on the ground, "and this
will be taste OF real soldier life. Mai.
Ttugley of the cavalry. has been detailsd
to look after the state property at the
camp. and today he m arked the tents
which are to he taken by the regiment
and careful account Of everything taken
and every thing that Is left must re kept.
Proud OF His Command.
The following order, which was received
with much pleasure by the entire reg iment
was read at roll call last night:
lst r. !. U. s. Volunteer Infantry.
Camp Dyer, May "a, 1898.
Regimental Orders No. 3.
Regimental commanders desires to express
to the rand his thanks for the inter est
shown in the exercises of Saturday. He
leaves 1t to others to speak praise, but wishes
everv one to know that he is infinitely proud
Of the regiment.
BY order OF COLONEL ABBOT.
CORNELIUS BARROWS,
First Lieutenant and Adjutant.
(Oficial.)
Nearly all the nembers of the regiment,
officers and men, have been vaccinated, and
those who have not so far will submit to
the operation today, the scratching" being
done by Major Hill and his assistant sur.
geons.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-25
No Doubt Now That the Spanish Squadron
is Penned in at Santiago.
CALL FOR $4,000 ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEERS

It Was Issued by the President Today and Will Bring
the Total Strength Of Regular and Volunteer Forces
Up to 280, 900 Men--BatIeship Oregon, the Buffalo
and the Marietta Have Arrived Safely at Jupiter
Inlet, Fla mo Battle Has Yet Been Fought by Either
Schey or Sampson Difficulties Of the Channel
in Santiago de Cuba Bay.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-25

Best work. low prices Tho J. j. Prdcr
Co. a Washington. corner Eddy street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-25

"ffFIf<fHf ~. Dh Il
Secretary of State.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-25
PROTECTED BY MINES,

San Diego, Col, May 25.-Lieutsnan
Myler. u. s. A, who has been intruste'
with the work OF planting mines In Sal
has been completed and the entire chan
mel is now protected.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-31
MISS LILLIAN HANSON.

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The San Francisco call., 1898-03-31
COLLECTED TN
 THE CORRIDORS.

T.. F. Booth of Spokane Is at the Occi- dental.
 Fred Dodd of Fresno is a guest at the Baldwin.
 w H. Patterson of Reno is registered at the Lick.
 A.B. Mason and wife of San Jose are at the Lick.
 Alan Macleay of London is guest at the Palace.
 D. w. Buchard, an attorney of San Jose, is at the Grand.
 Dr. Carl waIIiser of Sonora is registered at the Occidental
 F. L. Lusk, the Chico fruit man, is a guest at the Palace.
 Charles Muller of Port Townsend IS guest at the Occidental.
 A. J. Larson, a newspaper man of Lodi, is staying at the Grand.
 Dr. D. P Durst, prominent physician of Wheatland, is at the Grand.
 William Hill of oil City, Pa, is at the California with his wife and child.
 Edward Wa.uen Jr. is at the California, accompanied by his wife and chiId.
 MT and Mrs. Henry Stevens have come up from Menlo and are at the Palace. William and Henderson Riggely of Springfield, H., are at the Occidental. MT. and Mrs. W. Page have returned from Catalina, and are at the California; J. E. Terry and wife of Sacramento are among the late arrivals at the Occidental. Walter Vail. the big Arizona cattleman, is registered at the Palace from Los An geles.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-31
Had a Crying Spell.

Looking around her home, which had just been furnished by a downtown estab- lishment, Mrs. M. concluded to talk with her friend out in the Mission about it. so boarded a Fillmore-street car On the corner of Sixteenth and Mission Mrs. M
 took transfer. While waiting she was attracted by the beautiful display of Pat tosien's, and remembering their lads" determined to see if they really sold as cheap as they advertised. Entering Pat toslen' s, Mrs. M; saw such beautiful fur niture and handsome floor coverings at ngures so much lower than she had pafd
 that she sank into one of those dainty rockers and cried and cried, for she had been advised to buy al Pattosien's. but would not believe that such large estab- Hshment could exist way out in the Mis- sion- Mrs: NJ is now thoroughly con Pattosien's before buying elsevhara
 Everything marked in plain figures EYerybody welcome
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THROWN FROM THEIR BIRTHS. Suit of Brandt Against the Southern Pacific Company for Fifty Thou
 sand Dollars Damages.

Tn the United States Circuit Court yes terday the trial of the suit Of Ernest Brandt against the Southern Pacific Com many was begun before jury. Brandt asks for $50 900 damages for injuries al- legged to have been sustained on the southbound train, near Roseville Junc- tion, on March 30, 1897, when he was thrown from his berth by sudden stop page of the train, and his shoulder was dislocated, crippling him for life, as he alleges. Brandt is subject of Great Britain His wife, 'Susannah, died of her injuries, and Brandt has another suit for $50 900 damages for her death.
 Two passengers testified that they were also thrown out of their berths. but wit nesses for the railroad company denied that there was any accident on that oc- casion.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-31

don't countenance anything like that in Dubuque.'
 "Yes'm Resignedly)
 "In fact, think riding the bicycle is a most unwomanly thing. That may sound prudish. I suppose you think I'm an old fool"
 "Yes'm."
 "Sir-r-r-r!'
 "Why-ah ah-why-what-what is it?''
 "IIl not remain here to be insulted by menials I shall report you to the pro- prietor. T." Curtain:
 W. T. Hunter of New York is at the Palace, accompanied by his wife and family.
 L. Bryant Hill of Providence. R. T., Is at the Palace Mrs. Hill accompanies her husband
 H. J. Small, master mechanic Of the Southern Pacific at Sacramento, is stay ing at the Grand.
 H. Chamberlin, former resident of San Francisco, arrived from New York yes terday, accompanied by his wife.
 Benjamin Alcovich is one of the passen- gers who arrived on the San Bias yester- day morning from San Salvador and went to the Occidental
 At the Palace there arrived last night a large delegation of tea men. bound for the Orient, where they go yearly to be present at the opening of the season.
 Mrs. Frank Pixley, who has been suf- fering from a complication of grip and heart disease, is on the road to recovery. though she is still confined to her house.
 Manager s. H. Friedlander will accom- pany F. Marion Crawford and his. man. ager, Major J. B. Pond, on their tour south, and be absent from the city for 9 week.
 Railroad Commissioner H. M. La Rue has been made chairman of the National Convention of Railroad Commissioners, to fill the place left vacant by the death of c. l.. Davidson.
 A party of Boston tourists consisting of Mir and Mrs. William Mckee, MT. and Mrs James Phelps and family. George Somes and the Misses Somes arrived in the city yesterday and went to the Cali fornia.
 Vice-President J. c. Stubbs of the Southern Pacific has returned from his visit to his father in Ohio, and is await ing the coming of c. P. Huntington, who is expected to arrive in this city about Tuesday or Wednesday next.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-31
J O O v O O v v v v
 HIS = = iNATTENTION c i, CAUSED z o TROUBLE. C
o 0 o 0 o o o o 0 C

Q Q Q o Q Q Q Q Q Q Y e there a c those who claim that the hotel clerk Is en- titled to the distinction of being the man who has to bear with the most annoy ances.
 At downtown hotel the other day one of those delightful women who make men comfortable by Keeping up a running fire of self-deprecation was boring the clerk to death with a conversation which she serenely thought was interesting and flattering to the fellow.
 -Yes, we went out to the park" she said. Its just lovely, isn't it?"
 "Yes, indeed" (Weariness.)
 ''But couldn't walk far. It's too bad I must be getting old.''
 "Oh. no, really! You" Oast years snile.)
 "Oh, know it. Don't try to deceive me. I was so shocked at the ladies on bicycles. We were on a by-path, and I said to my husband: Henry, let's go out where we can see more Ha ha. ha And just then several ladies in costume went by just flying; and my Henry said: How can we see more with decency?' Ha, ha, ha, ha-a-a, ha-ai What a wit MT Peck isl I wish I were not so dull. Such witt Ha, ha. hal"
 "Ha, ha, hap (Gloomily)
 I'm slow and a back number, I guess. but I can't approve of bloomers. We
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-31
Will Purchase Meeker's Grove.

henian Club yesterday afternoon for the purpose of considering the proposition of the purchase of Meeker's Grove, near Guerneville, resulted in unanimous vote in favor of it. After considerable dis cussion it was decided to issue bonds cov- ering the entire amount asked by the Sonoma Land and Lumber Company for the property, which will be immediately issued. This grove that is soon to pass into the possession of the "Bohemians'' of this city has been their favorite spot links. and the actual possession of it means many of those mysterious noe turnal events so appropriate to un- civilized regions.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-31
Abused Hack Horses

The officers of the Society for the Pre- vention of Cruelty to Animals is interest ed in the prosecution of Romeo Fabri for whose arrest Caspar Stein has sworn to a warrant charging Fabri with cruelty to animals. Stein is a livery stable man. and few days ago he sent Fabri with a carriage to Holy Cross Cemetery On the way back the driver ran his horses until they were exhausted so Stein says, and left them at the stable door. It Is also said that he forgot to turn over to the stable-keeper the money he received from those who were benefited by the ride.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-31
PETER MAHER IS
 NOW TALKED OF The Irish Champion Teie- graphs That He Will
 Fight Jeffries.
Yo,,no Griffo Will Meet Kid Par ker in Sacramento in
 April.

The Olympic Club having had the con- sent aof Jeffries to fight any pugilist. ,,ndAr its auspices, has been making every effort possible to bring about a match between Jefries and Sharkey, but the last named pugilist Is seemingly dis inclined to clash with the big heavy weight from Southern California, and as a conseouence the Olympic Clubs super Intendent. w. J. Kennedy, has been look ing elsewhere for war material
 Yesterday Kennedy received dispatch from NJ. T. Connolly, the packer and man ager of Peter Maher, which read as fol- lows:
 PITTsBURG. March 30, 1898.
 w J. Kennedy Olympic Club. San Fran. cisco: What guaranty will you give Gs? a bfaher will meet Jeffries anywhere peIore tle ciaO that offers the most M. T J. CONNOLLY.
 This message was in answer to letter that was written to Maher by the secre- tary of the Olympic Club asking the Irish champion if he would nghI JeIrleS in this city.
 Kennedy said yesterday that he would prefer a fight between Sharkey ana JeI- fries, as the sporting people or lIiS clty are anxious to see how Sharkey VIII con duct himself against an opponent Who IS willing to try the sailor out in rough ana tumble tactics. But that if Sharkey fails to put in an appearance at an early hour to-day the Olympic Club will match Maher and Jeffries to fight twenty rounds in this city between April 20 and April 30
 The consensus of opinion is that Shark ey will say to-day that he is willing to see Jeffries and Maher fight and that he will challenge the winner to a finish fight in Carson.
 Kid Parker and Young Griffo have been matched to fight twenty rounds be- fore the Sacramento Athletic Club On April IA, men to weigh in on the day of
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-31
A Newsnaper Thief.

The occupants of 2404 Post street have been missing their Call for several morn ines during the past two or three months and Policeman Tuchler detegmined to keep a lookout for the thief About 6 o'clock yesterday morning he saw man take the paper from the doorstep, and he and the carrier followed him and nlaced him under arrest At the City Prison he gave the name of A. H. Han son. He was charged with petty larceny and the case will come up this morning in Judge Campbelrs court.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-31

the fight at 40 pounds. Griffo will go to Blanken's in a few days to train for the mill. Parker is now training at some re> sort near Sacramento.
 It is said that the Occidental Handball and Athletic Club, which is the latest organization of its kind, has petitioned the Supervisors for a permit to give an athletic entertainment in April in Now rvs Hall. If the request is granted the club intends matching M. Connolly and Dal Hawkins for a tWenty-round contest
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-31

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The San Francisco call., 1898-03-31
Will Go to the Jury To-Day.

The second trial of Dr. Samuel H. Hall, who is accused of having. through crim- inal malpractice, cauced the death of Mrs Ida Coakley,. will be concluded to-day in Judge Dunne'S court.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-31
value of the Mexican Dollar.

The Secretary of the Treasury has noti- fled Collector Jackson that for the quarter beginning April the value of the Mexican dollar receivable in payment of duties has been fixed at 44.4 cents. During the quarter just past the value was 46 cents.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-31
No License on Warehouses.

In response to a request from License Collector Bennett, City and County At torney Creswell has rendered an opinion that license tax cannot be collected on the business of keeping bonded ware house, on the ground that such institu- tions are under the protection and con- trol Of the General Government for the more certain collection of its revenues"
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-31
WELSBACH
 PATENT
 SUSTAINED. INJUNCTION GRANTED.

Judge Townsend. in the United States Circuit Court for the Southern District of New York. has sustained the Welsbach Light Company Patent and granted an injunction
 Every manufacturer, seller or user Of incan. descent gas lights other than the Welsbach is, under this decision, an infringer of the patent.
 All infringers will be proceeded against al once
 We again caution the public against the pur. chase of any incandescent mantel other than that made and sold by the Welsbach Company or it's agents.
 Every genuine Welsbach Lamp has trade mark, ''Welsbach." conspicuously printed upon the package and upon the burner itself
 Dealers desiring to handle the genuine article should communicate at once with the address given below.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-31

I t h a s b c e T
 sung in Pima I o T e." a n d i s generally accept ed, that the po- liceman's lot is not a happy one,
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-31

Try the "Koh-I-Noor'' lead pencil, and you will have no further use for others. '