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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-16
MEDAL BARS.
Gen. Sacksifs Suggestion for Furnishing Them
10 msmbsY Of The Militia.

There has been and is a great deal OF
dissatisfaction among the militiamen
who have closely followed rifle practice
owing TO the absence OF any provision
Tor furnishing medal bar for last
year under any conditions.
Adjt.-Gen. Sackett, In speaking OF
the matter, suggested that he recon-
mend that all the officers and men who
qualified in the year 1897. and who were
IN the militia December 81, 1895, but
VINO dld not enter the services OF the
oMted States during the war with
spain, be allowed an additional bar for
the year 1898, inscribed with the class
IN which they last qualified; and also
.nat all officers and men of the militia
VINO quaAhed in the year 1897 who en-
listed In the service OF the United
states during the war with Spain, and
VINO We're still i'm that service October
90, 1873, of good record, be allowed an
auuftlonal bar for the year 1898. OF
.wice the width Of the customary bar.
inscribed with the class i'm which'the
, ,ast Qualified. with the addition OF the
letters u. S. V.
t having been pointed out that X
.hls provision was adopted the men of
sne naval battalion would be shut off.
ior they were discharged from the navy
august rs, 1S9S the date will be
changed TO include the Naval Reserves.
ine plan proposed by Gen. Sackett is
generally approved.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-16
OBJECT TO UNIFORMS.


Chicago. Aug. 16.-A special from
Seattle says: There is trouble i'm SOUTH
EASTERN Alaska over an order recently
issued by Gov Brady prohibiting MEM
bers or the Alaskan militia from cross
ing White Pass Summit in uniform.
The matter came 10 a head when the
Young Mems Christian association OF
Skaguay gave an excursion TO Bennett
CITY, In British territory. In snite OF
tne fact that British soldiers had an
Peared IN uniform IN Skaguay fro
qcently, certain mlitiamen who tired
20 accompany tho excursion acrnss the
suinmM SUNNY were taken from the train bv
ehe oihc-rs. Several OF the congress
t..,.. I'LL Mlo nave recently been In Alaska
have promised % take up tho oues,,o,'
OF British troopers appearing i'm A,,S,i'
can cities In uniform.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-16
HURRICANE SUFFERERS.
Rse'Ing tae1 BY fCig Mlvor n.sfrleIl Post
pone1- Governor oyer 10 Take fc!ion.

The citizens meeting called by Act
ing Mayor Winsor for yesterday after
noon, for the purpose Of devisng means
for the relief of the hurricane suffer-
ers in Porto Rico. was only simly at
tended. and, in consequence no action
was taken, and the meeting was ad-
journed indefinitely Many persons in
vfted are out of town, and for others
Vhe hour Of the meeting, p. M, was
very inconvenient.
Gov. Dyer was present and said that
he would be most happy TO cooperate
with the city's executive in anything
that might be done and il is not Inn
probable that meeting may be held
later. when the city and state will act
I'm conjunction. Late yesterday after
noon Gov. Dyer received the appeal sent
out by Secretary OF War Root TO the
governors OF the several states, and
today viii issue a proclamation TO the
people OF Rhode Island based upon II.
In the meaniime The secretary OF
wars appeal states that contributions
or money should be sent 10 the Nation.
al Bank OF North America. New York
city. and supplies 10 Col. +. II. Jones
Army BUILDING. foot 0f whitehall street
New York a. j.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-16
The KILLING OF BRENNAN.
coroner Hawkins FMS That the BLOW That CAUSED
0eah Was Struck In Self Defence.

Coroner Hawkins of Cranston has
haue MS report OF the inquest on the
kiihng of Thomas Brennan by officer
FRANK IL. Hatch. while Brennan was
attempting 10 escape from the House
oi correction, to the attorney general,
ana In his report the coroner says: Il
hnd, certify and report that the said
oiow winch caused the death of said
Thomas Brennan was struck by Frank
4 hdtch while the said Frank l..
Hatch was in the performance Of his
legal duties and while the said Frank
IL. Hatch was defending his own life
againse the violent assaults being made
upon him by said Thomas Brennan and
John Sullivan"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-16
KELLEY SAYS
7 he WAS EXCITED
Reason for Testifying Falsely
at StratfOrd Inquest.
WAS NOT ON ILL.FATED CAR.
Previously He SWore That He Was and
Gave Detailed Account Of Accident.
THE WHOLE STORY A FABRICATION.
The Man Was In Canlag, on ths Highway When
The Car Ran OF The Bridgs-luard
Rails loo Low
Previously He Swore That He Was and
Gave Detailed Account Of Accident.
The WHOLE STORY A FABRICATION

bridgeport, Conn, Aug. 16.-Some ex-
citement was rouseu yesterday when
uhe coroner's jury that is holding an
inquest ON the S..elton street railway
accident of Aug. convened, and VIII
nam Kelley, FORMER witness, was
Drought into the court room under ar
rest, charged with perjury. Kelley tes-
titled last week that he was on the car
which went off the bridge and he de-
scrsbed the accident indetail, 1t was
FOUND later that Kelley was sitting in
carriage on the highway at the time
or the accident, md when put on the
stand he admitted that he was not on
the car and that he did not fall from
the bridge. He offered as an excuse
for his previous story that he was
greatly excited
w. Harvey Merwin who was seen
20 remove a fuse from the wrecked car
the day after the accident. was called
to the stand. Merwin admitted that
he took the fuse. He said that he was
an employe OF the works Of the Bridge
port Traction company in this city, and
took the fuse to prove that the car was
in good condition and that the absence
or fuse was not responsible for the
inability of the motorman TO stop the
car. The fuse was produce and, after
examination by an electrician. was pro-
nounced to be in good condition.
William Hoy OF Bridgeport, formerly
track construction foreman on the New
Engianu railroad, testified that the
bridge and track in his opinion, were
properly constructed and that the
guard rails -Mere- the Same als- used
everywhere else
Frederick G.. Beach, editor OF the
Scient fic American had made an eX-
animation of tie guard rail on the
bridge. He also had made measure
ments. He found the guard rail- 5Is
inches in height one-half an inClh
higher than the rail on which the cars
run.
When asked II he considered the
guard rail perfectly safe he replied
that he did not I'm my opinion" sad
Mr.. Beach. guard rail should be
at least two inches higher than the rail.
on which the wheels OF the car rest.
There also should be an emergency or
inner guard rail. The outer one being
OF wood, could be capped with iron. and
an ircn strap should be placed along
the inner side. so that in case the
wheels of a car left the rails they could
not mount the guard rail by eating a
groove into the wood
He was asked r 10 considered the
bridge over Peck's mill pond unsafe in
It's present condition and replied: Yes,
that is. the bridge n itself / consider
an excellent structure ami perfectly
safe. When I say the bridge Is unsafe
in it's present condition | have refer
ence TO the guard rails in USE
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-16
MYSTERY AT PAWTUCKET.
When Henry Smlh's Wife Died He Disappear d
and Can't Ee Found

There is singular case of disap-
pearance in Pawtucket, Henry Smith,
resident of Middle street, having dis
appeared on the day OF his wifes death.
lie left the house, saying he was to
go to the office of the overseer OF the
poor to get assistance in the burial OF
his wife. he being in destitute circum-
stances.
He failed to call on that official. and
ala not return home so the neighbors
after waiting half a day for the ARRIVAL
or an undertaken. notified the overseer
or the poor. and the woman was given
burial by the city. The whereabouts OF
the husband are not known
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-16
BALTIC MILL AND POWER co.
lis Frop'r'y Fas eesn Purhassd BY Mr.. F. C.
Sayles of paWtucket

The Baltic Power company's prop
erty, which includes the Baltic mill
and the electric plant that supplies the
auxiliary power TO the Taftville mill.
and the power to the electric railway at
Norwich, Conn, has been bought by
F. c. Sayles of Pawtucket. Until re-
Gently the stock of this corporation was
mainly owned by the Ponemah mills
and other parties.
This property is considered one of tho
finest water privileges in Eastern Con-
necticut, and is rated at about 400
horse power. This mill building, with
its fine power is now ready for occu-
pancy, and is ready TO be fitted up with
either cotton or woolen machinery. as
those who desire to use IL may elect.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-16
MOONLIGHT EXCURSIONS.
Providence Circle, No. ID Companions Of Forest
and C. {. SocletJ Of FRS presbytsrian Church.

Providence circle, No. IL. Companions
OF the Forest. boarded the steamer Fa-
vorite last evening and the party was
a big cne. numbering 500 persons. Fay.
Belmont orchestra furnished music for
dancing during the sail. which was
around Prudence island. The commiI
tee In charge was composed OF Il. NJ.
Burke. Fred Allen. l.. T.. O'Nell. j. Kel-
iy, A. BelIjohn. Mrs. r.. NJ. Burke. Mrs.
Fred Allen, Miss Annie Heslin and Miss
Sadie Andrews.
The Young Peoples Society Of Chris
tlan Endeavor OF the First Presbyte-
rlan church also gave a moonlight ex-
cursion over the same course on the
new steamer Warwick. under the au-
SPICES OF the social committee OF the
society. consisting OF Mrs Peter j. Ma
chon, Charles w. Stiles. Hugh G. Me-
Lean. Mrs. X. n. MacGregor. Annie u.
Mckay, Anna j. Hil Daniel q. NJ.
Kay and Winnie Mcleod.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-16
BOOK-KEEPER BROWN
HAS DISAPPEARED.
Left Office of Dunn WOrsted Co.
While Experts Were Working on
acknowledgements Discovered

James Douglas Brown. generally
known in Woonsocket as Douglas
Brown, has disappeared from his posi-
ton as bookkeeper OF the Dunn worsted
mills, at Woonsocket and his where
abouts are unknown. Yesterday morn
ing an expert and his assistant arrived
from Providence at the mill for the
purpose OF examining the mills books.
About 1880 o'clochx the expert asked
Mr.. Brown about a certain small entry
in one of the books. After ne had given
an answer he left the office and some
minutes later some of the help said
that they saw Mr.. Brown running
along at the back of the mill, which Is
near the Diamond Hill road Mr.. John
B. Dunn, president of the company,
stated: After this had been called to
our attention we found that Mr.. Brown
had left the office wearing his office
coat. We did not see him again The
experts told me that they had discov-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-16
PAWTUCKET VETERAN FlREMEN.
Entertained by Providence Veteran firsmsn = The
Old Gispee Given a shaking Up.

An adjournment meeting of the Vet
eran Firemen's Association was held at
the hall on South Main street last night,
the local association having as guests
the members of the Pawtucket asso-
citation.
The business meeting was brief A
vote OF thanks was extended to the fire
commissioners of the city for their
kindness in storing the engine OF the
association i'm the house Of Engine 2
while the street was being torn up for
the laying Of conduits. 1t was voted to
extend an invitation 10 the Rough and
Roady's Of Olneyville To accompany the
association on their excursion to Fall
River on August "a.
After the meeting. the Gaspee engine
was taken to South Water street. where
a satisfactory test was given. and later
a collation. was served in the nall
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-16
GOOD TIME ON STOLEN MONEY.
Young Galg'n Looted EIcoIaI's TIL and Then
Ven Own the RIVER

William Galligan, 10 years of age.
was arrested yesterday on the charge
of stealing 80 75 from Frank Nicolad's
variety store on Point street While
Mr. Nicolai was away from the store.
II Is alleged, the boy darted in and
grabbed the money in the cash drawer
behind the counter. The matter was
reported to officer DAILY. who was in
formed by the boys that Galligan had
gone down the river.
The officer visited Crescent Park and
found Galligan having a glorious time.
and he had already spent s.. His fur
was npped In the bud and ne came
back TO Providence with the policeman.
In the District court this morning ne
pleaded guilty and was released on
probation until October IL.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-16
OFFICERS FOR THE 26TH REGIMENT.
Gor,mu Dyer Request By Tho Sscre'au OF War
10 Petommsni Two.

Gov. Dyer has been requested by Sec
retarv Of War Root TO recommend two
men from the volunteer organization OF
the state who served during the war
with Spain. for the new regiment that
Is being raised. L Is the intention OF
the war department 10 select the OH
GERS for the five new volunteer resi-.
ments from men thus recommended 4
from the various sfctas.
Secretary Root is anxious to have a
list OF good officers ready in cases OF
emergency, although ii has not bael
definitely decided to enlist additional
troops yet. Gov. Dyer is now engaged
in investigating the qualifications OF
possible candlidsates. AS yet he is not
ready TO make any announcement In
regard To the matter.
Gov Dyer was also informed yeSter-
day that his son, Mai George Dyer.
has been nominated colonel OF the 18th
New York regiment with which he
served with distinction in the Cuban
campaign.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-16

cred discrepancies in our books, the
amount Of which L think Will not ex-
ceed 500 or $500"
Mr.. Dun further said that his son.
Irving = Dunn, treasurer of the mills,
had reported Mr.. Browns hasty de-
parture 10 Chief of Police CurIger. but
did not request that any action De
taken by the authorities as yet. Moth
ing was known this morning OF the
whereabouts of Mr.. Brown by Charles
j. Etu, at whose house he had been
boarding. Mr. Etu says that he came
home in a hurry yesterday morning and
went out again almost Immediately in
a still greater hurry. taking with him
his valuable collie dog. shamrock"
which had won many prizes.
Brown had been i'm the employ Of the
Dunn company nearly four years. He
went to Woonsocket from England. is
about 2S years of age and unmarried.
He is a prominent member Of and an
official In the Rhode Island Kennel club
and has twelve fine collie dogs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-16
LITTLE BOY BURNS TO DEATH.
Fa,al Enilng Of keny Play Spell with Com
pan.on.

Gilbert j. King. years old who lived
in the rear of so Grand View street,
while playing with other lads near his
home, the day before, with torches
made OF cat-'o-n.ne-tails dipped in
kerosene.
William Keough, while delivering
groceries at the house saw the boys in
the yard and Gilbert's clothing on fire.
He ran ito his assistance and succeeded
in extinguishing the fire. but two ply
sicians who were summoned were un-
able TO save the childs life.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-16
GOV. DYER'S REQUEST.
Asks That the TWsnty-Sixih Regi-
msnt Make a Parade Here.
About -Four Hundred Men From This Section
Are Members Of Regiment.

1nasmuch as a large number Of The
volunteers are from Rhode Island heir
friends have expressed a natural de-
sire To see the regiment pa,l H. before
ii goes to the Philippines. and Governor
Dyer has taken steps TO do what he
can towards having the regiment visit
Providence. Last evening he sen,
telegram TO the secretary OF war ask
ing in case the Twenty-si sth United
States volunteers should visit Boston.
IL IL would be possible TO have the
command parade in Providence.
Capt. Greshesl, in charge OF the local
recruiting bureau, estimates tha, about
400 men have gone from this section.
This would inciGde his headquarters at
Providence. an office at Fall River, one
i'm New Bedford and one at Worcester.
From the latter the Woonsocket men
have been recruited. From this city
alone go men have gone forward direct. |
Of the regimental staff the well known |
Rhode Islander. Maj. Frank A. Cook, |
Is in command of the Third battalion, |
and of the line officers Capt. Alvin a.
Barker is In command of company G..
Other Rhode Islanders are: Hospital
James H. Calland. Regimental
Sergt. Maj. G.. r. ID. McGregor and
Battalion Sergt. Maj. William Laird.
IL is stated that most OF the First
Rhode Island volunteers who re-enlist-
ed went into capt. Barker's company.
and that the other men from this state
endeavored 20 get in one battalion,
the Third, as nearly as could
De, so that the state has n special in
crest i'm Maj. Cooks battalion.
Gov. Dyer thinks that If Providence
$ on the line of railroad over which
he regiment would be sent to reach it's
destination his request may be granted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-16
MRS. BEAVERS ASSAULTED.
hsr Hustani Caught snt KIsd Op Of he Man.
The 0he- Unds- tnesL

Batesville. Ark. Aug. iG.-News has
been received here OF an assault upon
Mrs. Beavers. wing near limbo. stone
county. by two men. The husband o.
the woman hunted down and killed one
OF the men and the other was taken
In custody by the sheriff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-16
FRESH AIR OUTINGS
FOR
|NVAL|DS and OTHERS.

This work will be done as usual dur
ing the summer by a committee OF
THE UNION FOR CHRISTIAN "
WORK. Carriages are used for the
Aged and Invalid people: boat tickets
for the river and bay sail. and street car
tickets for the pleasure and relief of
those really in need and well vouched
for. The committee can be seen We'd
nesdays and Saturdays, from IL to 1.
al the Union during July and August.
Money is needed and solicited.
All contributions sent to the Treas
urer will be receipted for by him, or IL
to the PROVIDENCE NEWS, z Wey-
bosset street. will be Acknowledged by
them. WIN. +. CRANDELL, Treasurer
OF Committee. Isl Weybosset street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-16

Edward Murphy. 20 years old. and
employed at the Atlantic mills, i'm the
Olneyville district. had his wrist bro
ken ana his fingers crushed I'm a piece
ot machinery at $3.50 D. IN. yesterday.
pital
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-16
vIll NOT LAST Long.

The new supply of News Calculating
Pencils will not las, long. and 10 IL
doubtful II they can be manufactured
fast enough to supply the demand. III
you want one you better call early.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-16
III led Eall.

Lewiston. Aug. 16.-Danlel Keene OF
East Hebron was killed Tuesday by
railing from load or lumber and
striking on cantdog. He was found
in a dying condition.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-16
ONE 0f TIE GREATEST WONDERS

OF the age Is the Providence News CAL
cuiating Pencil. IL mus; be seen to be
appreciated, Call now at the News Of
nee Weybosset street. and you will
be interested as well as entertained
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-16

Michael Gilheeny ana Harry Nccar.
Ole were sent 20 tn. stnfe farm 6or
SIX months today as common drunk
ards and Judge Sweetland hsld PATRICK
'oncannon I'm $500 FOR trial on the same
charge next Tuesday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-16
Rush I0R PEntIlS USARArED.

The rush for the News Calculating
Pencils was unabated yesterday. Ev-
erybody wants one.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-16

James Brognn. John Nav and ttroh
McGurkin. pleaded not guilty i'm the
police court today. when charged with
revelling on Westminster street. last
night. and will have their trial tomor.
row morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-16
PEOPLES WALL PAPER STORE,
IS Prairie Ave. Gene. siness,ons ST.

My stock of Wall Paper and Mouidings ere
equal 81 quality and designs To any IN the
city, contractors and property holders urs
especially invited.
HouSepainting. decorating kaisominlnz.
whitewnshing. granting, staining. glasing
and paperhnnging Telephone connection.
Orlers By mall promptly attended ~.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-16

Bakers Baltimore Rye. Hermitage rye and
o. Crow Bourbon, Sibson's NNNX Rye
w.i nssey' enl,io nn Mines bottled for fam.
station. ~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-16
PROVIDENCE STEAM
Carpet Beating Co.

Carpets nnd rugs cleaned separately by our
super.heate steam Napor process md the
only beating machine iD the Citg. Prices
cents. cents ami cents lvr yard. Making
No iumbline r. a. EASTON. Isl summer
street. Telephone 1879. Downtown ofice,
}. ,. tAsrON, 55l Westminster etteet Teo
phone l2JL apl3u
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-16

washington. Aug l6.-For New Eng
land: Fair tonight and Thursday;
winds mostly fresh northerly
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-16

The Bartholomay Lager unsurpased 70,
the table. Cases sl.2o, delivered in Proyi
dence. THos. GRIMES 81 BRO, opp new
station.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-16

Daily
Jersey and Rhode Island Reaches
KING A co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-16
N EW SIZE T S.

He never seemed I'm life TO care
For any friends advice;
lie ran fpr Office fifty year
AMI ciily got there twice.
Atlanta Constitution.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-16
ralfrout PHOTO. WOOD ENGRAVING.

,IuntinR, best work. low prices Tho
o. y. Ryder Co, a. Washington. corner Eddy.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-02-24

Of their number not less. indeed. than
from the Fest OF the Clergy, the Christian
world finds the preachers of Gods word
the directors ot conscience the teachers
% youth and the church Itself she exam
pies 81 all sanetity.
Nor should any difference 1T Praise be
made between those who follow the active
state ~ life from those others NO.
charmed with solitude gave themselves
10 prayer ard bodily sane,ification.
Finally, not 10 delay too long, II II
stated mat The way and method hitheF~
20 in use among Catholics for bringing
back those wba have fallen away from
the church #bsGld BE lett aside and on
other one chosen. Ia which matter IL W ~
suffice IL note that II Is not the part az
prudence ~ neglect that which antiquity
III it's long experience has approved, and
which j. also taught by apostolic author
ftF. The Scriptures teach IT that II Is
the duty Of all To be solseituus for The
salvation of ones peighhsr. according TO
The power and position Of each.
From The foregoing 1t Is manifest. ba1oTsd
son, that We are not ah.e 10 give approval
20 THESE views which in their collie tive
sense are called by some 'Amer.canis5n. :"
Hut II by this name Arr 10 be- uDderst ood
certain entow nsntg Of mind which belong
70 the American people. just as other char
acteI1rs8cs belong 10 various ether nations.
and u, moreover. rs II * designated your
political condition ARA tae laws and GUS
SONS ~ " bigh you are governed there IN
70 reason 70 make an exception to thu
naT3e.
". haze thought Il betting. beloved
son. in view of your office, that this mat
ter should % address specially to you. IL
viii also he our care 10 see that copies
arr sent ~ the bishops n the United
States t*sttfyinK again ~ the love with
which we embrace your waaif .emutrg~a
country which in past Tins mas dare 40
rnUt-sI for the caNss. OF religion and vii,
by the divine assistance. .aas uJe 10 do
stlii greater things. To vcu an4 - Uit
the faithful 90 America w srant n1oss
lovingly as "A pledge ~ divine assistance
cur ar~1st ollie heuadictlou.
8 ven 81 Rene. from ~ Peters. the
11i ,iay or January, issa AMI t1e thirty
arAt ~ our p0utificate.
LEO XIII