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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-17
WRECK or the HEEcHINd.
Due to the cowardice Of Chinese
Sailors In Time of Peril.

"A terrible illustration of the utter in
competency and cowardice of Chinese
naval men in face OF disaster was the
wreck Of the Chinese Cruiser Heeching
at Port Arthur, in which 11S Of her offi-
GERS and crew perished. The disaster
was one of the most terrible in Orien-
tai marine history. It was due entirely
to the cowardice of her officers, who
were crazed by the sudden coming OF
the typhoon that swept upon them.
They had steam up, but were afraid to
take up their anchors and make for the
inner harbor, as did the Russian cruis-
ers from the same anchorage.
The Heeching was lying at anchor
just outside the inner harbor OF Port
Arthur in company with two Russian
cruisers. The weather for several weeks
had been fine, but shortly before noon
on the day Of the disaster q storm came
up almost without warning. The an
chorage Is very exposed and in case of
storm vessels either run out to sea or
go into the small harbor, which Is per-
fectly landlocked.
The storm was furious one and
caused great excitement on the war
ships. The perfectly disciplined Russian
crews took in their anchors and steam
ed with considerable difficulty into the
inner harbor.
There was not a single European Of
ficer on the Heeching, and the scene on
her decks was one OF utmost confusion.
The terrified Chinese sailors rushed
from one part of the ship to the other
and the officers were equally confused.
AS far as the Russians could learn, no
attempt was made to get up her an
chors.
At last the Heeching began to drift
to certain destruction on a rocky point
at the entrance OF the harbor. Even then
there was chance for saving the men
on board had the war ships boats been
over and around her and the Chinese
stayed by the ship.
1t was only few minutes before she
struck, going on the rocks almost side
ways several hundred feet from shore.
The enormous waves that swept over
her took with them their share OF
struggling, frightened humanIty-took
them into the surf and dashed them
upon the rocks. The ships old-fash-
ioned boilers exploded and sent more
Chinese souls into eternity.
AS many OF the crew as could find
room climbed into the rigging. Those
on the lower rigging unable
to climb further up struggled with their
shipmates who were fighting for foot
hold.
On shore gathered the sailors and on
GERS of the Russian ships with many of
the Chinese residents of Port Arthur. A
rocket with life line attached was fired
by the Russians.
IL was we'll aimed. and fell across the
rigging. Had IL been properly used
many OF the unfortunate Cinnamon
could have been drawn ashore. There
was a fight. however. for possession Of
the line. A few sailors got hold OF 10
and. cutting the line. jumped into the
sea. They were pulled ashore more dsaA
than alive. and were the only ones
saved. Seattle Post-IntelligeUcer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-17

lance auxiliary. the trained nurse main-
tenance. hospital cot equipment, to-
bacco auxiliary. and the like. repre-
senting the specialties Of auxiliary ef-
fort.
The close OF the war finds Rhode ISL
and with, we believe, four OF these aux
iliaries. active or enrolled. The fret
was No. AZ. the First Rhode Island"
OF which Mrs. Charles Mason. Watch
HILL r. l.. is president. and which has
branches In several cities and towns
throughout the state. Auxiliary No.
80 Is q Tobacco auxiliary that fur
nishes the weed and pipes SO grateful
to many a soldier. as well as $50 q
month for general distribution. and
Mrs. Schuyler Van Rensselaer, is presi-
dent, with headquarters at Newport.
No. 81, Mrs. Arthur Rogers president,
is located at Central Falls, and No. So,
Mrs. Mary Frost Evans. president, has
headquarters in Providence.
The statement of the operations OF
the Red Cross relief association to July
30 shows a total investment in plant,
cost OF transportation and value of
supplies distributed of s130.700.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-17
THE RED CROSS.

The work of the Red Cross Society
Is by no means ended with the making
OF peace. Indeed. in many directions
the Society finds fields OF usefulness
even when there is no war or thought
OF war, its activity so to speak, being
on a peace footing that serves to main
tain its organization and keep it In
readiness for such a rapid development
OF its power Of usefulness, as we have
witnessed this summer.
There are still wounded and sick SOL
diers to be cared for. and work as
yet OF unknown magnitude in Cuba and
perhaps the Philippines. The women
auxiliaries all over the country win
have plenty to do in the collection and
shipment Of supplies and money Of one
sort and another, and will for some
time look TO the people for the same
encouragement for their work that has
already resulted In placing at the dis
posaI Of the noble society more than
s2oc,ooo in working funds and probably
az much more in supplies.
The Red Cross auxIIiarIes. which now
number some 20. were the spontaneous
supporters Of the Red Cross work that
grew up to meet the emergency OF the
unexpected call made by the war on the
American branch. They have afforded
an outlet for the great part Of woman's
patriotism during the war. Their OBJ
ject was to relieve the national body
Of much detsil and to collect funds and
supplies for the Red Cross to distribute.
The suxiIiaries first organised had in
view specific departments Of work-for
lneeanc>. the ice plant auxiliary. most
oncccGsful Of al CT them. the ambu-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-17
ANNExINd PORTO RICO.
Interesting Forms nust Be Observed
In the Operation.

Directly following the formal pro-
clamation of peace will come the inter-
esting ceremony of binding Porto Rico
much red tape must be used. Until Con-
gress formally declares Porto Rico
Territory of the United States it's old
municipal laws such as effect private
rights and property, will doubtless be
allowed to continue in force. as well as
those relating to the punishment of
crime.
Until formally admitted 10 citizenship
under the Stars and Stripes by Congress
all inhabitants of Porto Rico will be
considered as 'aliens" from our point
OF view. but will at the same time be
subjects" Of the United States in their
relationship with foreign governments,
even their mother country, OF course.
Those who were born in some other
Spanish possession. but, established in
business in Porto Rico, to continue to
live there. will become our subjects"
also; but native Porto Ricans who have
moved elsewhere in Spanish territory
will probably not, unless they wish TO
return and become American citizens
along with their old friends and neigh
bors.
A clause, however, may be inserted
in the treaty of peace permitting such
Porto Ricans as prefer TO do so to re-
move to Spanish territory and remain
under the dominion of 6pain. II SO.
certain time will probably be allowed
them to straighten out their affairs, sell
their land and clear out. Such nm
evacuation would be regarded by Uncle
Sam as good riddance." since he will
not compel any one TO dwell In the
shadow OF "Old Glory" wearing an ex-
preston of homesickness nor the old
red and yellow banner.
Upcle Sam may require all OF the
people OF Porto Rico Immediately after
the establishment of peace to state
their intentions as TO American citizen
ship. In such q case those absent from
the island at the time wovld also have
to put themselves on record or enter
through tho more tedious process OF
naturalization.-N. Y. Herald.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-17
scnEMlNd TUTOR.
A Master Of Diplomacy as Well as Of
French.

Mr.. Lowry is a man with moderate
income and one child, boy OF IL or IL
years, whom he is already sending to
a French master. who is accustomed to
be paid every Monday. Recently Mr..
Lowry sent Henry TO his lesson with
out the usual bank note. That evening
the father did as he always does-iook-
ed over the boys exercise. aad this is
what he found Henry do!ng his best to
put into Parisian FrcncM
IT have no money. The week is up.
Have you no money? Has your cather
no money? need money. What is the
day of the week? The day OF the week
is Monday. Does your father know the
day Of the week." rN
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-17
DEATH NOTICES.

CAPwELL--1n this city. 18th inst. Da.
vid Capweil, aged So years.
JOHNsoN--In this city. fsth inst. Ed.
ward W.. son OF Elizabeth and the
late Nsridcth johnson, aged 2
years.
MGuI0AN.-yp Mis- city, 18th ins,..
PATRICK McCuigan.
MooRE--In this city, 18th inst. Mrs
Mary &C. Maorr, wife OF the late
John q. Moore.
st'LLIvAN--fr this city. 18th inst,
John e. soIivan. se96 - years.
sCH1tlREN--In this ol6, Nth inst.
Anthony Schspren, at his rssidenca.
No. 80 Richmond street.
sARGENT--ln East Greenwich. 18th
inst, Frank 3. SersefA age6 80
years.
wAREING-In this city 18th inst.
Jane, wife OF JtSmes ware,nF, aged
e7 years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-17

The meanest Washington man on
record revealed himself lest week. His
wife has been vacationirs for about a
month past. with the children. 1t
summer resort up in the blue Ridge.
She la living at the home of her mar
ried sister. Her husband, the mean
Washington man, went UP 10 see her
last Saturday. \to stay over Sancey.
He took seven pairs OF his TROUSERS
along with him to have his wife press
Observation-Disclosures Post.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-17

Major Davis of the Canadian-Ameri-
can regiment, is a good deal of a wit.
He Is a gray-haired bachelor.
The other night, after drill one of the
young officers said: Say, why have
you never married. Major?"
II never wanted to marry n fool"
"Do YOU mean TO say that all women
are fools?" angrily demanded the jun
ior officer, who had but been recently
married
mot at ALL" was the serene reply.
s'yVhat do vou mean then?"
ANY woman who would marry mo
~puld be "A fool. That's all."-Chicago
Journal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-17

The Rhode Island Sanitary and Relief As-
socistion ssk generous public for contribu-
tions OF money 10 enable them to carry on
their work OF relieving sick aud wSsndcd
soldiers and ssiiers. BY sending closf1ns.
medicines and stores that mo eovcrnmso.
does no: supply.
All concentrations sent to the Daily news
viii be acknowledged IA that paper.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-17
PERpETUATE THE ROUGH RIDERS

The First United States Volunteer
Cavalry. familiarly and affectionateiy
known as the Rough Riders. has made
. record that entities 1t to place in
the regular establishment and the MAX
1ng permanent of its organization.
The ''Riders' were organized. equip
ped. armed. mounted. cent across the
country. ordered to Cuba and took a
brilliant part In one of the most bril-
liant campaigns in the worlds history.
it, whole record from its birth being
comprised within less than two months.
It II thoroughly and typically Ameri-
can In It's membership. from the red In
dians Of the lar West. to the society
bred youth OF the nations metropolis
and nearly every state in the Union is
represented. The regiment was selected
solely on the ability OF applicants to
march. to endure and to fight. It's COM
mander has q right to be proud of It
and its country owes It big debt for
the service It has performed.
a number Of the regiments In our
army can. we believe. trace their pedi-
gree back 70 Just such extemporized
organizations as the "Rough Riders"
And there would seem to be no good
reason why our enlarged army should
not include cavalry regiment which
should be organized on the nucleus of
a. many Trough Riders" as cared to
enlist ana 30 inherit its colors. it's rec
ord and It's prestige Of feats perform
cd together with the popular name
which the people Of the country would
rejoice to have perpetuated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-17

1t seems queer. but the folks who are
shouting that under our system Of gov
ernment we cannot learn how to man
age colonies are mostly from the same
folks who insist that the government
can run railroads. gas works, trolley
cars, the ice business and what not far
better than private corporations.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-17

Mother Krugermann, Berlin's senior
artists model. is dead at the age OF ~
years. Her husband fought In the bat
ties Of Leipzig against Napoleon I. she
was peddling In the streets when an
artist took her up over thirty years ago.
and Thumann used her as sthe model
for Atropos with the shears In his WELL
known painting The Fates."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-17

"Peace. prosperity and progress" OBJ
serves a contemporary. "are what the
country now wants" TO continue the
aliIteration while being well within the
facts the Philippines should be added
to this line.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-17

France proposes to sell at auction the
picturesque ruins of the walls of Aigues
Mortes. the now siitsd-up port from
which st. Louis set out on his last cru
sade. as NJ. C1vaiGnac thinks they are
no longer useful. The government also
intends 10 sell part OF Mont Saint NJ
chel to a company that wishes TO build
n casino.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-17

A country boy visiting New York stopped a
frantic runaway team that was about To dash
on the sidewalk, where there were hundreds
of women and children. lie saved their lives
but lost his own. Hundreds of lives are saw cd
every wear BY Hostettcr's stomach Bitters.
People who arc fasf going to their graves
blood arc brought back 10 good health by H..
All the sick should try IL.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-17
cially through its ambassador at WASH
ington Its compliments and consratu-
lations on the accomplishment of peace.

Col. Teddy Roosevelt comes back
from Cuba in splendid health and
spirits. Many Of his friends claim, in
deed. that he is strong enough to run
successfully for the governorship OF
New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-17

Jules Barber. the veteran playwright
and librettist, has sent in his rcsigno-
ton as an officer of the Legation OF
Honor. on account OF the regent sus-
pension of Emile Zeln by the council o1
the Legion. In h,s letter he says: Il fee
as much pleasure in returning my ON
GERS rosette as did in receiving It,"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-17

BY the time the dove Of peace reaches
Manila she Will find the eagle occupy
ing the roost and comfortably settled
down.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-17

The nation will now proceed to DEM
onstrate that 1t has not forgotten the
arts of peace for all its three months
war vacation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-17

The question for the peace commis-
sioners is how large piece shall Uncle
Sam bite or.
Evening star., 1898-09-06
Dedication of n Church.

Rev. Robert Chew, pastor of Herndon
Charge, dedicated neat church. named
Browns chapel, near Colvon's Run, the
4th instant, In presence of a large crowd.
The dedicatory sermon was preached at
IL o'clock by Rev. DIR. w. c. Babcock of
Baltimore, on the subject, "The Sacredness
of the Sanctuary" There was special
music for the occasion, accompanied by
cornets and flute. The finances exceeded
the expectation of pastor and people.
About 12:15 the church was dedicated ac-
ccrding to the ritual of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church. In the afternoon, a short
sermon was preached by DR.. Babcock on
1.-The Power of the Cross" followed by
addresses from Mr.. Alfred Smith of Wash
ington, d. c., and Rev. VIM. T. SchooIy, a
former pastor At night Rev. Mr.. Schooly
preached, followed by a conservation ser
vice.
The church was begun over TWENTY-FIVE
years ago. 1t was built in 1876, and the
people have worshipped in it ever since,
but owing to a small indebtedness it was
never dedicated. The building has been
nicely painted, a new roof put on. shades
to the windows and brussels carpet laid
on the pulpit platform, in the chancel, and
down the aisles; new chancel rail- and new
chairs for the pulpit and several new
lamps have been put in, all DUE it is con-
ceded, to the earnest and faithful work of
the pastor and his good wife. A series of
revival services will be held this week.
Evening star., 1898-09-06
MISS HAwLEY's WHITE LIE.
1t brought Strength and Renewed
Energy to u Detected Sick Soldier.


Energy to n Detected Sick Soldier.
From the New York Tribune today.
There is an interesting little story that
comes from the detention hospital. A sick
soldier who had been confined in one Of the
wards there had recovered sufficient health
and strength to receive a furlough yester-
day. When his papers came he went to a
hospital attendant and asked for the clothes
he had worn when he entered the hos
pital.
Your clothes! Why, we burn up the
clothes of all the soldiers who come into
the detention hospital was the reply.
You didn't burn up the money that was
in the pocket of my blue shirt, did your
How much was there?'
Twelve dollarS-al l had"
Then I'm afraid it's gone now. You
didn't tell there was any there, and we
do not look through the Clothes"
The soldiers face turned deadly pale, and
he seemed to utterly collapse. The look of
joy upon his face over the prospect of
going home again was gone, and he stag
geredf wearily back to the cot he had so
lately occupied.
A few moments later General Hawley' S
daughter. Miss Hawley, who is acting as a
nurse in the hospital, heard of the sol
dier's misfortune. She hurried around
among the nurses, and shortly after was
leaning over the soldiers cot Il am aw-
fully sorry she said, but a mistake has
been made. Your money has been found,
and l have brought it to you"
The look of utter detection was gone in
moment. Strength and renewed energy
We're returning again, and smile over
spread his face. He is going home today,
and will probably never know that his
money had been burned and that what he
thought his given through the SYM
pathy and generosity of the kind-hearted
women who are doing all they can in Camp
Wikoff 10 alleviate the suffering of the SOL
dierS.
Evening star., 1898-09-06
CLAIM FOR DAMAGES,
Suit Growing Out OF a River ColIi-
sion Year Ago.

Suit Growing Out OF River ColIi-
sion n Year Ago.
Suit for $15,co0 damages was filed today
by James R. Scott against the Norfolk and
Washington Steamboat Company, cor
poration, and the Washington Steamboat
Company Q4imitedD, a corporation. The
claim for damages grows out of the colli-
SION September 6. 1897, between the steamer
Newport News, belonging to the first
named defer dant company and the ferry
steamer Columbia, belonging to the Sec
ond company.
The plaintiff was passenger on the Co.
lrmbia. He claims that through negligence
and mismanagement the two steamers were
allowed to strike violently against each
other in the waters of the Potomac within
the District of Columbia. The Prov of the
Newport News crushed into one of the
sides of the Columbia. Scott claims that
he was thrown 10 the deck and was badly
injured by barrels and boxes that were
knocked over at the same time. The in
juries, it is alleged. are of permanent
character.
Evening star., 1898-09-06
The POpe's InfalIibiIity.
} Editor of The Evening Star:

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
The closing paragraph OF what appears to
be a fair and true account of the daify life
of Pope Leo XIII, taken from the London
Mall, and published in The Star of Satur-
day, conveys such false statement of the
dogma of the Catholic Church in regard to
the infallibility of the pope that l respect
fully ask the privilege of correcting it, I
|, quote the obnoxious paragraph:
Such is the daily life of the man who is
regarded as their spiritual and temporal
ruler, and as infallible in all things, by more
than one-haif of all the Christians upon the
face of the globe"
OF course all Catholics know the pope is
their spiritual ruler but only few, living
in what were called the ''papal states" re-
gard him as their temporal ruler de juro.
All Catholics believe the pope is infalli-
BILE in teaching, ex cathedra. as the head
OF the church. faith and morals The pope
is not infallible in all things" but only
IN a few things; the man is not infallible at
all Before Leo XIII became pope he was
fallible in all things; if he should resign
the office he holds he would again be fall
iible in all things. While pope he is i.lfal-
lible when teaching faith and morals. In
fallibility belongs to the office of pope and
not to the man. In the administration of
church affairs the pope is not infallible. AS
ruler of the church on earth all Catholics
obey him, as they obey their immediate
pastors and their bishops but they do not
believe he is irfallible when thus acting
There are limits to the obedience Catholics
owe to the rulers of the church. and some
of these are that they must not require
anything sinful and they can only COM
mand us to observe Gods law and the laws
of the church. No Catholic could plead
that, though he had broken command
ment of God. he was not guilty because
commanded to do so by priest, bishop or
pope, and If counseled OF commanded to do
sI ything not of obligation. Catholics would
not regard the counsel or command, for
they are jealous of their rights and would
resist any usurDation by the church au-
thorities should they attempt to dictate 70
the laity in secular affairs. which / have
naver known them to do
September 9, 1898. H NJ. BEADLE.
Evening star., 1898-09-06

half miles down the river and return. was
won by Stanley Sorrell. This race was for
single outriggers- James Lawston was the
other contestant.
The Juniors.
The rest of the afternoon was given up
to the entertainment of the children who
participated in foot races, three-legged
races, blind mems races and sack races.
The boys and girls enjoyed these contests.
and many useful little prizes were handed
out to the winners.
Dancing was enjoyed all the afternoon
and evening. and the twenty-four numbers
played by the orchestra were dedicated to
the various assemblies and the Washington
newspapers.
Prizes for purchasers of tickets will be
announced when all returns are in for the
sale OF tickets, which must be made within
hfteen days after the excursion. When
returns are in the prizes will be drawn
and the lucky numbers will be announced.
Evening star., 1898-09-06
COL. BRYAN WILL RESIGN.
Unless His Regiment Is Mustered
Out at Once-Mants to Go HONG.

Governor Holcomb of Nebraska has tele-
graphed the War Department with refer
ence to having something done for the 3D.
Nebraska Regiment, better known as the
Silver Battalion in xhicn there has been
an increase in the sick list from A to l47
Governor HolcomD asks the Secretary Of
War to give all the 81 recruits who desire
to come home honorable discharges
Col Bryan wants to get back and take
part in the fail campaign. He telegraphs
that he does not want to resign if his ree:-
nent can be mustered Jut at once but 9TH
erwise he will resign. as there is no further
use OF his presence in the amy.