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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-16
scHLEY's FLYING SQUADRON.

Charleston. S. c.. May 16.-The four
vessels of war. comprising the major
portion of the flying squadron, Commo-
dore Schley. anchored off Charleston
bar Sunday afternoon. after having been
at sea for three days and having dis
covered no sign of the Spanish cruisers
or torpedo boats said to be in this To-
cality. The pilots were dropped at
Cape Henry Friday night, and the squad
ron proceeded to sea at 10-knot squad
ron speed. At sunset active battle prep.
arations were made. Ports were closed
with steel covers. battle matches covered,
the main batteries of the ships loaded
and men sent to the guns with instruc-
tions for night watch to be kept. With
all lights extingulshed, the squadron
proceeded in a southeasterly direction.
Towards morning several heavy fog
banks were run into. and during one OF
these the collier Sterling became de-
tached. To wait for her was partly the
reason that anchorage was made, al
though Commodore Schley communi-
Gated at once with Washington and the
eavy department.
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EXCHANGE OF PRISONERS.

Havana, May 16.-The Spaniards re-
Gently captured two Americans. both OF
whom claim to be newspaper corre-
spondents, and one of whom says he is
an electrical engineer. They were taken
at Salado. One carried a camera, wore
small 5-pointed star and had quantity
OF mail matter on his person. When
captured they threw themselves upon
Spanish generosity and shouted: Live
Spain" 1t is reported that a third
member OF the party made his escape by
swimming. The two who were cap
tured were carried to Cabanas fortress
Sunday afternoon a newspaper dis
patch boat was seen approaching the
entrance OF the harbor bearing flag Of
truce. Mr.. Maronge, the chief of staff
on the naval station, went to meet the
boat in a launch. The American vessel
lowered boat with two officers. who in
formed Mr. Maronge that their object
was to effect an exchange OF Spanish pris.
oners for the American correspondents
captured at Salado. Mr.. Maronge then
returned to lay the matter, before Gov
ernor General Blanco, after which ths
launch went out again, this time carry
ing also Colonel Colpi OF the generals
staff. and Mr.. Gollan, the British consul
general. A conference was then held
on board the Spanish launch.
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infantry at chlokssnsusa- These two
regiments make q total OF 10 regiments,
10 of infantry ard three OF csvalrwnsH
In camp. With the engineer and signal
corps, there are about $4,000 troops OF
the United States army now here. The
carrying capacity of the transports at
Port Tampa Is altogether inadequate for
such g. force. At the outside not more
than 5000 troops and 1000 horses and
mules could be loaded ON the 10 boat Is
gathered here. That force, however.
could be sent away on very short notice,
as all supplies have been put on board
and everything made ready for a hur-
ried embarkation.
General orders for the organising of
the army of invasion into several bril-
gades have been isEued. The cavalry
Will be divided into two brigades, the in
fantry into four brigades and the ar
tillery will be one brigade. A battalion
Of engineers also will be formed.
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GENERAL HOWARD IN TAMPA.

Tampa. Fla, May 16.-when the
United States troops at Tampa embark
for Cuba they may be followed soon af-
ter by some Of the famous evangelists
in the United States. General o. o.
Howard, retired, now an evangelist,
arrived Sunday. accompanied by Major
d. w. Whipple. AS most Of the regi-
ments are without chaplains, the send
ing to Cuba of several noted divines to
work among the soldiers Is contem-
plated. 1t is hardly probable that they
will accompany the soldiers when the
expedition moves out; but when the army
is settled in Cuba and the campaign
against the Spanish forces is fairly on.
evangelical work will be actively begun.
Two regiments Of infantry. the Eighth
and the Twelfth, arrived from Chicka-
mauga yesterday and went into camp In
West Tampa. They were accompanied
by Brigadier General @. Guy V. Henri.
who accompanied the Second brigade Of
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FIRING WAS PROVOKED.

st. Thomas, Danish West Indies, May
16.--Inquiries have been made from the
United States regarding the facts about
the opening of the bombardment of
San Juan, the capital Of Porto Rico. II
being reported that Spain claims that
the city was bombarded, and that the
action OF Admiral Sampson was an act
OF vandalism. to which the attention of
the powers would be called by the gov
ernment OF the queen regent. The con-
tention OF the Spanish government that
the city itself had been bombarded Is
false in every particular. There would
have been no firing at all had not the
foolhardy garrison at Moro begun 1t.
Admiral Sampson acted at Porto Rico
exactly as he did while blockading Cuba
So long as the batteries there did not
molest his ships his orders were that
there was to be no shooting, but when
the Spaniards fired on his vessels the
latter were instructed to destroy the
batteries These orders were not is
sued until the Spanish fire at different
Cuban ports became so irritating to the
American bluejackets that discipline
was in a measure threatened; but as
soon as the men learned that they were
to no longer remain passive targets for
the Spaniards. but were to return any
shot against them, all grumbling against
inaction ceased. and the world knows the
disastrous results to the Spaniards at
Matanzas. Cardenas and other ports
which opened fire on the American war
ships.
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BY WAY OF BERLIN.

London, May 16.-The Berlin corre-
spondent of The Standard says: 1T Is
rumored that the Philippines will form
the nucleus of republic under Ameri-
can protection and gradually be in
cific islands.
1T is alleged here that the ambas-
sadors at Madrid offered to mediate IL
they receive the Spanish mandate, and
that Sagasta replied that Spain was will
ing to have peace provided the Cubans
were allowed to choose their own gov
eminent"
The Spanish government has wired
Captain General Augusti at Manila, au-
thorizing him to grant such reforms in
the Philippines as are compatible with
the national sovereignty.
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planned. Commodore Watson arrived
Sunday from the blockading fleet or
Havana. orders came thick and fast
from Washington. and the naval sta
tion authorities were instructed to make
quick prsparations TO coal the big ships.
1t is thought that there will be no 6c-
casion TO begin coaling before Tuesday
or Wednesday. The ships In the har-
bor have been ordered to get up steam
without delay: but the officers say they
are Ignorant Of what this may indicate.
The announcement from the north Of
the coming Of the flying squadron
strengthens the theory that q united
movement of some kind is contemplated.
The chief factor In the situation is the
whereabouts OF the Spanish fleet. under
stood to be off the Venezuelan coast. II Is
conceded by naval men that were Ger
veras squadron TO meet the detached
blockading squadron off Cuba while Ad-
miral Sampson's ships were coaling here,
a disastrous blow might be inflicted: and
II is believed the plan now under con-
sideration Is to obviate such a possibility
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NEWS SERVED TO SUIT.

Madrid, May 16-The Impartial pub
fishes a dispatch from Havana giving
another extraordinary Spanish version
of war episode. 1t says: "On Friday
the gunboats Conde de Venadito and
Nueva Espana steamed out of the har-
Dor and attacked an American squadron
of two cruisers and five auxiliary cruis-
;ers which were outside. The Spanish
vessels fired 20 shots and the Americans
fired eight, the latter retreating appar-
emily damaged. @ree crowded tugs
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MINISTER'S GET OUT

Madrid, May 16.-The Sagasta min
istry is down and out. Sagasta himself
alone remains to counsel the queen
regent officially, at present. He saw the
queen regent last night, and it Is under
stood that he has instructions to form
a new cabinet II is officially asserted
that the change Will not mean relaxa-
tion of warfare. On the contrary, 1t is
definitely stated that the new ministry.
when formed. will continue to prosecute
the war TO the utmost
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followed the sunboats' the pes

followed the gunboats, the PEG
board cheering them"
1.-TWO Spanish ships did steam out OF
Havana harbor and tried to draw some
Of our vessels under the guns Of the
heavy Spanish batteries. The ruse was
unsuccessful. though the Santa Clara
battery seat some badly aimed shells at
our ships. which replied by driving the
two sbaniards back into Havana. The
American report. however. says the
Spanish vessels engaged were the Al
fonso XII and the Legaspi, q cruiser and
gunboat, which have been blockaded
in Havana harhor.l
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AN ERRONEOUS CONCLUSION.

London, May ia dispatch to The
Times from Madrid confirms an official
denial at the Spanish capital that the
cabinet changes are connected with a
peace movement. The correspondent
says: THE conclusion to be drawn
from the reorganization. that they are
seeking peaceable solution Of the ques-
ton. has for the moment been aban-
doned. and the war will be prosecuted
vigorously"
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ARE NEAR VENEZUELA.

Curacao. May 1s.-The Spanish cruis-
ers Maria Teresa, Vizcaya. Almirante
, Oquendo and Cristobal Colon, and the
torpedo boat destroyers Pluton and
Furor. which arrived off the harbor
Saturday morning. are still here. Only
the Maria Teresa and the Vizcaya were
admitted to the port. They have bought
coal, provisions and medicines, and still
remain In port. The other warships are
outside waiting.
IMPORTANT MOVEMENT.
Key West, May 16.-It is apparent that
an important movement is being
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-16

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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-06-05

Many a woman is suffering the torture of
mind and heart, the social disgrace the pri-
walton. want and misery entailed by drunk
en- husband, son or brother when she could
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the experience of one woman is well worth
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ruins their ltfe's happiness. lady in Lee
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She had read that she could get a free sam
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iy think of taking the question of a cure into
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tried the sample myself to see if it was sick
enlng and my joy was unbounded when 7
round that 1t was edorless and tasteless and
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~ recognized. l hesitated and waited and
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would give him this remedy if it cost me
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dose into his tea. He never suspicioned 8
thlng and the next day l was as bod as
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medicine regularly. l did this until the
supply gave out and Immediately wrote fol
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Well. won't prolong this letter but what !
discovered was my husband telling our next
door ne1ghbor that whiskey was the meanest,
lowest. vlest thing on earth and that when
he tasted it that morning it made him so un-
comfortable that he wouldn't touch another
drop as long as he lived l never asked him
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so quickly and completely. l finished with
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pointed now though it could not perhaps go
10 the governor until after the company has
effected military organization and elected
officers.
THE committee which you will probably
select Will have the power to call the first
regular meeting of the company l would
suggest that such meeting be appointed by
the chair
The chairman announced that he had Sc
iected committee on the formation of
battalion. as directed at the last meeting.
The committee will be regarded as perma-
nent institution. at least until the battalion
s s Deen raised or there is no further call
sists of:
Hon: ]. w. Willis Col T. j. Sheehan. DIR.
J; mcnamara, Rev. Father Mahoney. Capt.
NJ j. O'Conner. c. D. O'Brien. John Caul-
neld. j. j. McCafferty and Crank H. Grant.
IL mas been thought better to increase the
number of members on the committee from
Lieut.. Wolf. who has been largely instru-
mental in the formation of the company.
suggested that provisions be made now for
the people to see the governor and j. B.
Downey moved TIE appointment OF COM
mittee to act for the organization in calling
the first meeting for military business and to
should consist of five members to be ap-
pointed by the chairman, the presiding Of
fcer to be a member.
The committee as appointed includes Judge
Willis, Gen. Moses E. Clapp, d. w. LAWYER
e. S. Warner and NJ. j. Costello.
question arose as to what could be done
with guns Said Judge Willis: After the
boys have gone into the school of soldiery
it will be necessary that they be provided wi h
guns. Now can we borrow the necessary
guns from the Hibernian Rifies?'
member wanted to know whether the
Hibernian Rifles still had an existence and
the chairman explained that they still ex-
listed IN fact. though they We're not very
active. member OF the Rifles said that
there would be difficulty about getting the
guns.
In the course of an informal talk that fol-
lowed. it was said that a good many men,
bers of the new organization were already
members OF the Hibernian Rifles, and that
nearly all of the members of that body would
join the new company battalion. 1t was
also stated. with the assent of the band, that
in case battalion was formed the Hibernan
band would volunteer a body.
The chairman announced that if there was
no further business he would adjourn the
meeting and the preliminary organization
would cease to exist. He did so adjourn it.
1t was said after the meeting that the drill
ing of the new company would probably de-
volve on Lieut.. Wulff. who was formerly a
member of the Seventh Illinois regiment, and
Judge Willis, who had good deal of expert
ence in the national guard of this state.
Among the 40 men who have signed the rolls
considerable majority have had military
experience, and it is anticipated that the
company will be ready for service in very
short time after it is formed.
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IN THE TAR'S UNIFORM.
w. w. Sheire Hardly Recognized by
His Friends.


William w. Sheire. one of the members of
the recruiting board, which has returned to
this city. is St. Paul boy, having enlisted
in the navy last March. when the open run
trre with Spain necessitated the enlargement
of the navy. Mr.. Sheire was Immediately
appointed a third class yeoman and assigned
as clerk of the recruiting board then at
work in this city. Since his enlistment Mr.
Sheire has travelled through the South, NOV
ment progressed. Two DAYS ago the board
received sudden orders to come to ST. Paul
1 his order was pleasant surprise to Mr.
Sheire, who, when he enlisted hardly ex-
pected to see his home and friends under
three years. He reports the greatest enthu-
siasm throughout the country regarding the
war and says wherever the board has been
the citizens have extended the most cordial
receptions.
There is possibility that Mr.. Sheire NAV
be permanently stationed in st. Paul as the
officers of the board with which he is now
serving, are under instructions from Wash
ngton to investigate and to report upon the
advsability Of establishing a permanent re-
cru1tlng station in this city.
by a recent order of the navy department
all enlisted men are required to wear the
regulation navy uniform whether serving
Upon ship board or detached DUTY ME- NJ
Sheire, or Billy" as he is popularity known
had donned the blue loose fitting uniform and
was scarcely recognized by some of his
friends yesterday, as he renewed old ar
quaintances. o az
Mr. She1re will remain with his narents of
in the city S'aS
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HaM NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

ca bic from Santiago to Hayti was in
terrupted at $50 last night and no mes
sages have passed over that line since
then. Word has not yet come as to the
interruption of the two British cables,
leaving Cuba bytway of Jamaica, but
Gen. Greedy is satisfied that these also
have been cut. He conferred with
Acting Secretary Allen at noon today,
and the two exchanged congratulat lions
on the indications that this much de-
sired purpose ofiiselating Blanco had
been accomplished at last.
THE EXPEDITION.
The expedition was planned eight
days ago and was. entirely apart from
the naval work in connection with cut
ting the cables. Authority was given
Gen. Greedy to fit out ship and place
it under the direction of signal service
officers skilled in work on cables. Lieut.
James Allen and Capt. Martin HELEN,
both Of the signal corps, were placed
in charge of the expedition. A steam
ship suitable for this kind of work
was secured in New York. It was
equipped witt, the latest devices for
graphing cables and was as complete
in its outfit as the cable ships used
by the cable companies. She. arrived
at Key West the, latter part of last
week. and on last Sunday morning the
expedition started from Key West, The
gunboat Dolphin acted as convoy. The
trip to the east end of Cuba took a.
day or two, and the actual work Of
graphing for the cable began about
last Tuesday. Within a few days the
work had been. accomplished. The
promptness with which this has been
done is regarded as tribute to the
skill and expert knowledge of Col. AL
len and Capt. HELEN.