davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-19
WILL WITHDRAW.
tContinued from Page One.)
WARNING TO
CUBAN INSURGENTS

Havana, Sept. 19---General of Divi-
sion Don Emilio March Garcia, mill
tary governor of the city and province
OF Puerto Principe, has published the
following proclamation:
II hereby command the commanders
of insurgent bands who are pillaging
in the neighborhood OF this city; who.
not observing the agreement between
the Spanish and American governments
with regard TO the freedom OF CONNER
cial relations, are illegally detaining
. the country people: who are obliging
the landowners to procure special pas
ses and permits in order to put In or
der their plantations, and will not al
low them either to sell their cattle, un-
der the absurd pretet that the estates
are the property of the nominal Cuban
State. and that its government alone
can distribute and sell them and turn
their products to what uses II sees fit.
thus tramping under foot the rights OF
property. whereas on the part of this
government the most absolute liberty In
making contracts has been allowed and
will be allowed in future. thus demon
strating the respect II has for the rights
of all persons within It's jurisdiction.
moreover, l must call TO notice with
real SOffOW tndt Ill THESE toWus dTe sui
fering almost the horrors OF starvation IL
is the result Of the measures adopted by
the chiefs of the insurgent bands, who
are impeding free traffic byiforbidding
the entry OF all kinds of provisions, es-
pecially cattle. into the towns.
I'm view of what ! have already ex-
planned consider II necessary to pub
lish the following warningsi<
Article 1. / repeat my orders OF Aug.
% last permitting free entry and exit
TO all towns of this province subject to
my authority and the most absolute
freedom of trade between all the inhab-
itants of the province.
article 2. The prohibition to enter
towns with arms remains In force and
whoever Is found with arms in his pos
session will be punished In accordance
with the laws.
"EAII.IO MARCH"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-19
BADLY WOUNDED.
Station Agent Attacked by Crooks at
Medbury Early This Morning.

Dover. n. H., Sept. 15.-Frank Bemis.
station agent at Medbury, small place
on the western division of the Boston
and Maine railroad. just south of this
city, was shot by burglars early this
morning and badly wounded In an arm.
Bems and several OF his neighbors
fired number of shots at the burglars.
but it Is thought they did not take
effect. as the men escaped without any
difficulty.
Bemis resides q short distance from
the station. About 1890 this morning a
burglar alarm i'm his room. which is
connected by wire with the station,
awakened him. Mr.. Bemis dressed has
tily and called Ephraim Lovekin, Chas.
Woodus and Ivory Kelley. three OF his
neighbors As they neared the station
some one fired a shot, which struck Mr..
from the elbow TO the wrist. Three
burglars were seen running away from
the station up the highway One of the
men with Bemis discharged q rifle and
one OF the others fired two shots from
a revolver at the fleeing men. The
burglars did not fire any more than the
one shot and had no trouble in effecting
their escape. II was found that the
burglars had entered the station house
through a usindow and had drilled the
safe preparatory to inserting a charge
OF dynamite. No property is missing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-19
DRAGGED FROM
TAUNTON RIVER.
Body Of James Francis Recovered
This Morning--Was Badly Mu-
tiIated-- -Murder ProbabIe.y

having been cut across the eyes, which
had destroyed both of them and laid
bare the bones. Whether this had been
done by weapon In the hands of some
other person or had resulted from a
fall could not be told at that time.
Francis belonged in Fall River. He
leaves widow and two grown-up chill
dren.
The police have learned that Francis
was q well known resident of Fail
River. having been employed as book
keeper for Chase a. Hathaway at the
time OF the trouble at their mill. He
had been to Taunton only few times.
coming on the fish boat George as "a
diversion mainly. He was a well edu-
Gated man. The police and the assist
ant medical examiner believe, in the
absence of information to the contrary.
that Francis was foully dealt with. v<e
police were Informed this afternoon
that a resident near the wharf heard
sounds OF a scuffie and cries OF help"
late last night. and IL is stated that
Francis had considerable money on his
person yesterday. An autopsy has been
ordered
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-19
Spanish Troops Waiting
For Steamers
TO TAKE THEM TO SPAIN.
Some Spanish Soldiers May Leave
The Army and Remain.
FLAG TO FLY In THREE WEEKS.

San Juar. Sept. 1s.-The preparations
for the embArkation OF the Spanish
troops are reported to be complete.
though the American commissioners
have not been advised to that effect The
United States commissioners have
agreed that such troops as desire to
remain here may do so. and practically
ell the volunteers and some OF the reg
uiars whose families and interests are
here will remain. II the necessary ships
were here the island would be evacuated
and formally in our possession within
three days.
The American commissioners are high
" pleased at the spirit shown by the
epaniards. The unexpected has hap
pened. Where II was expected that
opposition and delay would be encoun-
tered. none has been found. In good
faith the Spaniards have met the Amer
leans and arranged with them the terms
CT evacuation. Our commissioners ex-
pect TO see the American flag hoisted
and the Spanish flag hauled down for
ever within three weeks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-19
A NARROW ESCAPE.
Hamiin Garland and HIS Klondikc
Party Nearly St,rved to Dea n.

San Francisco. Sept. ia Chronicle
special from Seattle says: Hamlin Gar
land. the novelist, has reached Pine
Creek, the newest gold camp in Alaska.
after narrow escape from death by
starvation on the terrible Spokane
route. He has been months on thou
sand mile journey He started for Daw-
son from Ashcroft, expecting to make
hurried trip into the interior. With
every mile that he put behind himself,
the trail grew worse. until at last 1t
was impossible. AT last the trail faded
from view. For days Garland's party
wandered on through swamps and
timberland. After being on short ra-
tions for several days they stumbled in
to Hudson Bay post.
They replenished their outfits and
started again for the Stickeen. The dis
tance was misrepresented and their
food began to run short. while the end
of the journey seemed no nearer. Gar
land put his men on short rations and
kept moving OH. At last they reached
Glenora, very much exhausted. From
there Garland took steamer to the
Pine Creek County.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-19
MARGUERITE AND HELENE.

Boston. Sept. ia duel between two
women, In which hair-pulling and face
scratching-the traditional methods of
feminine warfare--finally gave way to
slashing with knives, was witnessed
early Sunday morning at the corner of
Adams place and Washington street
While the fight went on two men stood
by and held the hats of the combatants
so that they might fight all the better
untrammelled by their headgear 1t was
only when one of the women shrieked.
II am stabbed" that the onlookers
realized how 5erious the encounter was.
The combatants were Maggie Doherty.
also known as Margaret CheGton. and
Nellie Hanrahan. and jealousy was the
motive which led to their belligerent
meeting. AS the result. Miss Hanrahan
has two deep slashes across her face,
and she was stabbed in the back so
seriously that she had to be taken to the
city hospital. The Doherty woman is a
fugitive.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-19
NOT A BIG RUSH.
Only One Case Ready For Trial in
Common Pleas Couri.
Mr. Follett Seeking TO Recover $4,000
Damages From Woonsocke st. k.R.

There was not very big rush OF
civil business at the opening of the
common pleas division of the supreme
court this morning. But one case was
ready for trial that being the suit OF
William /. Follett against the Woon-
socket street railway company to re-
cover $4,000 for personal injuries result
ing from collision between an elec-
trio car and a cart at Woonsocket. MIR.
Follett testified on the 14th OF June,
1897 he was driving along Social street
In the northern metropolis when car
that was carelessly operated by the
agents of the street railway company
collided with his cart to which were at
tached two horses. The result OF the
contact of the car with the cart was
he said, TO throw him from the cart to
the ground and the soaring OF his
horses who starting caused him to be
dragged over the rough roadbed hurt
ing his shoulders and back seriously
and permanently. tearing the ligaments
OF his right hand and spraining and
lacerating his right wrist. Witnesses
for the defendant corporation testified
the accident would not have occurred
had Mr.. Follett been careful driver
and that just after the accident he did
not seem to be more than slightly hurt.
Walter ]. Ballou Is attorney for Fol-
lett and Frank s. Arnold represented
the defendant corporation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-19
STORY OF VANDALISM.

Newton. Mass, Sept. 19.--Another case
OF vandalism las been added to the list
OF those committed In this city during the
past week, and while every effort Is being
made on the part of the police to discover
the perpetrators, as yet a tangible clew
has not been found. Catherine Cranitcb
reported that a house owned by her in
the Newtonville district had been en-
tered. and. though but few articles
have been discovered missing. the con-
tents were thoroughly rarsacked and a
large amount OF damage wrought
As In the Page case. the furniture was
overturned. books. pictures. brio -brac
and In fact everything was thrown about
the various rooms In utter confusion.
Articles OF value to those in search of
plunder were passed over, showing
clearly that the object OF the intruders
was not robbery. In the upper story of
the house closet doors were forced open.
ard the contents OF bureau drawers
heaped on the floor and ruthlessiy
trampled upon. The Cranitch house.
like the Page house, has been unoccu-
pied for several months. thus affording
IN excellent opportunity to the intrudcrs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-19
EVACUATION OF CUBA.

Havana. Sept. 19.--An official meeting
Of the Spanish commission of evacua.
tion was held Saturday night to con-
slider the form Of evacuation by the
Spanish troops. and with the object OF
acquainting the American commission
with the exact number and positions OF
the Spanish soldiers and the best meth
cd of embarking them. Sunday after
noon sealed documents were sent or
board the Resolute. supposed to contain
q statement OF the results OF the con-
ference.
1t is understood that II is proposed tc
start the evacuation from east to west
embarxing the troops at the ports OF
Gibara. Nuevias. Cienfuegos and Ha-
vana. The Official statement OF the
number OF Spanish soldiers in the island
II said to place the aggregate at 1oo,-
000 and II Is understood that il Is pro-
posed that the men shall carry with
them their arms, munitions OF war, ma
tcrial and equipments.
1t is estimated that the end of Feb.
ruary will haye come before the evacua-
tion Of the island is completed. as the
soldiers must embark I'm Spanish ves-
sells. II is suggested that this will be
an advantage to both countries. the
United States having an opportunity to
accIimatize it's men during the winter
months. as II is proposed that the Amer
lean government shall land troops &c
occupy each post simultaneously with
the evacuation, not leaving any post
ut any time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-19
ROBBERS ON A TRAIN.

Council Bluffs. Ia. Sept. 19.-Three
men held up Lake Manawa railway
train returning from the lake Sunday
night. When about half way in they
irew their revolvers on Conductor Morris
ard ordered him to throw up his hands.
AS he grappled with one OF them, an
other fired. The ball grazed the conduc-
tors neck. iniiicting slight wound. He
was overpowered and his pockets were
eearched, the robbers getting less than
500.
While two OF the robbers held the con-
ductor on the rear seat the other went
through the car. which was but partly
filled. and robbed three OF the passen-
gers of small sums. Then they Jumped
Off and started In the direction of
Omaha
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-19
CORREA ANGRY
WITH TORAL

Madrid. Sept. 19.-The minister Of
war. Gen. Correa. has. issued instruc-
tions for the return of the Spanish
troops i'm the West Indies. The sick are
to leave first and the archives, espec-
tally those relating. TO the war. will be
brought to Spain with the arms. am
munitions. flags and materials stored
i'm cuba and Porto Rico.
The minister is greatly incensed at
Gen. Torafs sending him a dispatch on
the latter's arrival at Virgo. Spain.
from Santiago de cuba and said Toral
ought TO be court martialled FOR his
conduct as governor OF Santiago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-19
CAPTAIN cAPRoNs DEATH.

Washington, Sept. 1s.--Captain capron,
one Of the best known officers in the
regular army. died Sunday. He had de-
voted himself principally to the artillery
branch OF the service. having been an
honor graduate OF the artillery school
IN 1873 and was regarded as an author
ity on artillery tactics. When General
Skaters corps went to Santiago. Cap
tain Capron accompanied 1t. and his
battery did notably fine work in the
battle. During the first days fight be-
fore the city, Captain Capron's son,
Captain Allyn X. capron Of the rough
riders. was killed. The death OF his son
preyed upon the fathers mind. but he
pever swerved for an instant from his
duty during the terrible days that fol-
lowed. The seeds OF disease were sown
IN his system during the Cuban cam
paign. and he returned to his home at
Fort Meyer. near this city. only to be
stricken down with typhoid fever
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-19
THE FRENcHMEN KISSED.


Havana. Sept 1s--At the Tacon thea
ire Saturday night play was produced
based upon the Dreyfus trial. in which
preyfus was portrayed throughout as
an innocent victim Of conspiracy in the
French army. From the start the SYM
pathy for Dreyfus was plainly mani
tested -Four Frenchmen. one Of whom
n supposed TO have been an officer OF
a. French gunboat. now lying in the
harbor. occupied box in the first tier.
All OF them carried boatswain's whis-
ties. and at the first insinuation against
the honesty or the trial they began 10
blow them and to loudly hiss the play
ers. A scene OF indescribable tumult
followed. the entire audience rising in
defense OF Dreyfus. The Frenchmen
were forcibly elected and the perform
ance was continued without further in
terruption. General Blanco has pro-
hibited further performance of the
play In Havana.
A difference OF opinion between Gu
bans and Spanish officers in a cafe re-
suited in an exchange OF abusive Ian
guage. and free fight. The disturb
ance was promptly quelled by the police,
and the ringleaders were arrested.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-19
TELEGRAPHIC BREvITIEs.

After weeks vacation at his home.
Secretary Alger left last night on his
inspection tour of the southern camps
and hospitals.
The supreme council OF war for
Spain has decided to suspend Admiral
Montojo and Major Sostoa, director OF
the Cadiz arsenal.
The body of Edward Derome, a-black-
smith. was found in the Merrimack In
Manchester Saturday Suicide as a
result Of dependency Is assigned as the
cause OF death. Derome worked in
Worcester until last spring.
All but eight OF the Spanish prisoners
have been shipped from Santiago to
Spain. One Is at Baracoa and seven at
Guantanamo. sick with yellow fever.
Major General Brooke reports four
deaths among the American troops at
Ponce. Porto Rico, all western men.
william T. Williams, the steward at
the American school for the deaf In
Hartford, whose skull was fractured
Thursday. when he was struck by a
trolley car. died without regainlng con-
eciousness. lie was president OF the
Vermont Farm Machine company at
Bellows Falls.
The total attendance at the Omaha
exposition last week was li0.s43. The
grand total is now nearly 100000. a
notable event OF this week is booked
for tomorrow. when Is or more United
States senators will pay an official visit
In accordance with senate resolution.
A banquet will be rendered the 6istin-
suished guests. "Wednesday. n sham
battle between 500 Indians In paint and
feathers, commanded by Geronimo. the
Apache chief. will be feature.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-19

Taunton. Mass. Sept. i9.--The body of
James Francis. employed on the fish
boat George. was found in the Taunton
river, off Churchs wharf, at Weir viii
lage, the wharf section OF this city, at
about 10 O'Clock this morning under
suspicious circumstances.
Capt. George Winslow found on
reaching the boat this morning that
Francis was not there and sent man
up to the village to see IL he could be
found.
II was learned that Francis had left
the Weir between $3.50 and Q o'clock last
evening and had then started To go
down to the beat, and IL was reported
that he had two companions with him
al the time. This was the last seen of
him alive.
On looking about the boat, after send
ing away the messenger, Capt. Winslow
found Francis hat, and IL was decided
10 drag the river a short search
brought the body TO the surface. The
face was terribly mutilated. cash
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-19

The defendant in the case OF Emma
A. Vaughn W.. Anna jerks was de-
faulted In Judge wiibur's court today
and damages VIII be assessed on SAT-
urday next. Mrs. Vaughn claims the de-
PENDANT sold her boarding house and
after Mrs. Vaughn had paid the pur-
chase money she found that the de-
fendant had been ordered out OF the
tenement where the boarding establish
mont had for long time existed. Il. Il.
Owen Is Mrs. Naughn's attorney.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-19
CASE OF Conjunction.

Portland. Sept ia youth who gave
his name as Ernest Simmons. aged 10,
gave himself up at the police station
last night. asking that the warden Of the
Massachusetts reformatory In Concord
be notified. He says that he left that
Institution in the spring on parole. which
ne had broken. He and n companion
broke into store I'm Wales In May. and
also stole a minister's horse. They
drove into Vermont. when he and hi,
companion had a falling out. and IN,
latter drove of with the horse. III,
has been tramping since.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-19
SULTAN Is DISCREET.

Gambia, Crete. Sept. 1s.-The sultan
has ordered Djevad Pasha. the military
commander In Crete. to accede TO the
demand of the British admiral for dis
armament. thus complying with the
whole ultimatum OF the admiral. A
British military detachment has occu-
pied the entrance to the fort, and IL Is
rumcrcd that the ottoman troops will
be withdrawn and a British force will
occupy the town. Among the prisoners
already handed over to admiral Noel
are two who are credited with being
ringlcadete In the attack on the British
camp.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-19
Col, Abbol's Condition.

News from Camp Meade, Middle
town, Pa. states that Col. Abbot OF the
First Rhode Island Regiment contin-
ues to be very sick man. He. has a
low fever and his condition has grown
rather worse In the past two days. He
Is at a private house In Mlddletown.
and is attended by his wife. Corp. Fred
III. Ball and Private Benjamin Cumeer.
both OF Company ii. First Rhode ISL
and. have been sent to the charity hos
pital at Norristown. suffering with ty-
nhoid fever
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-19
City and Town Dockels.

The docket OF appeal eases In which
city or town solicitors appear for the
complainants is I'm order I'm Judge Will
bur's court tomorrow morning. A large
number OF the cases on. the city solicitor
of this city's docket are milk cases
The main controversy I'm the milk cases
VIII be on technical legal points.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-19
RECEIrTs AND ESTIMATED CAR LOTS.
Sues For $4,000.

Roger Dumphy has by his next friend
brought suit against the National Sew
ing Machine Company to recover $4,000.
Mr.. Dumphy bought n bicycle made by
the defendants OF their agent at Paw
tucket. 1t was warranted but when rid
ing II on Decoration Day last the fork
broke and he was thrown to- the ground
and seriously injured. Ballou and
Tower are plaintiffs attorneys.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-19
CABINET IN DIFFIcuLrY.

Paris. Sept is.--The cabinets position
10 most difhcvit The present chamber
Neglected for the purpose Of prevent
Ing the reopenine OF the Dreyfus case,
and Premier Brisson is not assured OF a
majority on any subject. The reyela-
tions Of the past month. OF course. have
altered the whole situation. including
public opinion. on the question of re-
vision II II BY no means certain.
however, that the majority OF the cham
Der would support the new policy OF the
cabinet. but much may and doubtless
viII happen before parliament meets.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-19
Is COL. ABBOT DEAD?
Uncon.Irmei Rumor TO Tn I Effect
Reached City This Afternoon.
Latest Authentic Report About aim
Was That lie Wss Res vsrirg-

At late hour this afternoon re-
port reached this city that Col. Charles
w. Abbott. commanding officer of the
been confined TO his bed for several
weeks with a bad attack OF malarial fe-
yer had died. The report gained con-
siderable currency, but tmilitary n ad-
quarters was not accepted as fact, In
view of the lack OF confirmation.
Up TO the time of going TO press the
report had not been verified, and thcr
is a general hope sin the entire com
munity that the report is based upon a
mistake. The report this morning stat
ed that Col. Abbot was slowly improy-
ing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-19
SEWER CAvED IN.
One Man Crushed to Death and His
Cousin Badly Injured.

Boston. Sept. 19.-By the caving in of
a sewer in RoslindaIe this morning John
Kelley. 22 years old, was crushed to
death. and his cousin. Patrick Kelley
26 years old. was so badly crushed that
he is not expected to recover.
Workmen lent every effort to extri-
cate John Kelley before life was ex-
tinct, but without avail.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-19
BAD rIre in Elmwoo,, N. Y.

Syracuse. ". ", Sept is.--At O'Clock
this. morning seven buildings in Elm
wood. four miles from here. were burn
ed to the ground. and two men. Frank
Harvey and George strauss were burn
Ell TO death. The Sheppard Hotel I'm
which these two men were sleeping.
Was destroyed. together with several
small buildings. The loss will amount
TO $50, ,000
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-19
MI DIGIT Judgment.

Endora II. Begnor was given nil dicit
Judgment for s65i.92 against, Walter r.
Pettfs IN the common pleas division OF
the supreme Court today. The action
was founded ON promissorv note.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-19
Mr.. Bsyard's Condition.

Dcdham. Mass. Sept. is.-There was
practically no change In the condition
of Hon. Thomas Y. Baysrd today. lie
passed fairly comfortable night and
was resting we'll at noon today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-19

James Trook. 10 assaultins Andrew
Hart pleaded guilty before Judge
f~e>tIsnd this morning and was sent
- the county Jail for term Of 20 days.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-19
Disarmament DELAYED.

Gambia, Island of Crete. Sept. 19.-The
disarmament OF the MussuImans has
been delayed. Djovad Pasha. the Tur-
kish military commander. demanding
that the arms be delivered on board n
Turkish warship. Admiral Noel. tho
British naval commander insists that
they be handed To a British guard.