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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-05

General Macarthur reconnoitered in
force yesterday with the Montana regi-
ment, the Fourth cavalry and two guns
OF the light artillery az far as ths river
north Of Malolos. The reconnoissa
developed the fact that there are fully
1000 rebels armed with Mauser rifles. pre-
pairing for defense. Shots were ex-
changed and two OF the Montana ms were
wounded. but there was no engagement.
Later in the day General Macarthur
moved northward, as the water supply
of Malolos is inadequate.
The insurgents are massng strong
forces north OF Calumpit. about Ave
miles and half northwest OF Malolo.
and, according 10 the observations OF the
accommodating parties, they have fine
entertainments there.
Ii is expected that hard fighting will
be necessary to dlslodge them at that
point and at San Fernando. where Ag-
uinaldo liz supposed 10 be. Large rivers
strengthen both positions.
The Montana regiment had one man
killed and three wounded yesterday.
Twenty-Five men we've Frustrated by
the heat and brought TO the hospital.
Two new big Krupp guns, one e-inch
and the other S-inch. which were found
buried at Malolos. though secured late.
will be mounted.
The Americans have also found 2700C
silver dollars.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-05
DECLARED A DRAW.

between Crccdon Of Australia and West
OF this city. which took place last night
IN the arena OF the LenoN Athletic club.
was declared "A draw by Referee White.
West was lucky IN getting an even
break, as Crecdon certainly was en-
titled TO . favorable verdict Both men
put mp q very fast and game contest. but
Creedon's cleverness was SO pronounced
that the majority of the on lockers felt
that the Australian was entitled TO q
decision i'm his favor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-05
THE vANDERBILT-FAIR WEDDING

New York, April 5.--Wiliam X. Van
-derbilt Jr.. took Virginia Fair as his wife
yesterday at noon In the white marble
palace Of Hermann Oelrichs. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. Father
Murphy. assisted by two acniyies-There
was no church ceremony, as the bride
and bridegroom are of different faiths.
She is a Roman Catholic; he Is Episco-
palian. In magnificence, the details Of
the wedding equalled the Vanderbilt
Marlborough union; In simplicity 1t
might have been performed in a cottage
In lavish display of wealth and extrava-
gance IL easily rivaled the Gould Cas-
tellane marriage; in quiet and serene Joy
it might have been "A modest country
home wedding That is except for the
crowd outside that filled the streets and
oraned necks for only heeting glimpse
Of bride. bridegroom or guests. The
crowd was wild. impetuous and uncon-
trolable when the bride ran from the
house with her husband amid a shower
OF rice. aud followed 10y a bridal slip
per. thrown by a sure hand. Then the
crowd broke the police Gordon and
swarmed around the pair. There was
only a scramble. a jostling, then the
crowd fell back and made amends by
giving hearty cheer for the lucky
young Americans. The couple immcdl-
ately went 10 Oakdsle. l.. L., where they
will remain for a while at Idle Hours. the
Vanderbilt country seat. Then they will
go 20 Newport for the season.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-05
HS3 "a Va m Eo<h
ENCLAND'S - "a Nc a y
Infantry Hall, Friday April 7, at 23O and SPIN
WHITE HOUSE EGGS.
Virginia Hens HaTs Monopoly in Supplying Them.
Swell COOps Where They Live.

For eight years Mr.. Hanson Borden,
= Virginia farmer. has supplied the
White House. at Washington, with
eggs, beginning when Gen. Harrison
was chief magistrate. Mr. Borden 5
eggs go exclusively 10 the presidents 5
table. He is depended upon 10 meet all
demands from the White House.
Mr.. Borden usually ships two crates
a week, each crate containing thirty
dozen eggs. says the Baltimore Ameri-
can. Eight crates is the largest num-
Der he ever shipped i'm one week. Each
egg is personally inspected by him be-
fore beng placed in the White House
crate, ana only the largest and choicest
are selected. Every one receives a
vinegar bath anu a tag bearing the
shippers name. The eggs are kept
fresh until shipment by being put in a
room Of low temperature.
Mr.. Bordens farm is situated five
miles northwest OF Woodstock. n long
row of concrete one-story houses, re-
minding one of negro cabins of anti
bellum dayG, though more inviting in
appearance. close by Iittle stream
that has its source near the un-
tain a few miles away, attract ones 5
attention. Thesea re t.~ henhouses-
a dozen Of them-eaCh with room ten
by sixteen feet. Accommo alton 10
100 chickens are provided in each room.
The ceilings are high. or henhouses
and there is an inviting air OF cleanli
ness about them. Each house has a
separate yard, though Mr.. Borden
gives the chickens the run of his farm.
He feeds them three times daily. fresh
meat and pulverized bone forming an
important part of their menu.
How did i come TO go into the
chicken business, you ask said Mr..
Borden. 1T was about thirteen years
ago. when wheat began 10 recede from
the dollar mark. / determined To make
my wheat yield a dollar bushel, and
j chose the hen to help me. She has
done her part nobly, and my books
will show that | get more than dol
lar for my wheat year in and year out,
when | began the egg business,
determined to place my eggs on the
presidents board. 1t took me five
years to do IL. Though presidents
change, hold my contract, and
think that is an evidence thai / give
satisfaction.
THE number of hens 7 keep ranges
from eig... TO twelve hundred and L
three hundred pullets annually. l find
the various strains Of leghorns with a
sprinIling of red tops the best lay
: ers. / give little attention to fancy va
rieties me old reliable valley chickens
serving my purpose better than ] an
ticlpated when i went into the busi-
ness"
The demand for eggs from the White
House Is largest at Easter-time and q
vast quantity Of Mr.. Bordens supply
at that season finds Its way, after the
eggs have been boiled and coloreu, in
to the hands Of the little folks. who
spend Easter Monday afternoon In
egg rolling contests on the grounds o'
| the executive mansion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-05
CUBAN ASSEMBLY
FORCED TO DISBAND.
Journey of Its Envoy to WashingtO
Proved to Have Been Wild
Goose Chase.

Havana, April 5.-"As the shadows OF
the night fall over the city we finish our
work. SO IS Cuba's future clouded and
dark. l take leave Of you with sorrow
and my last words are: May Cuba some
day be free and independent"
With these words General Andrade,
president OF the military assembly,
closed its last session at o'clock las
evening. The whole meeting was calm
and dispassionate. 1t lasted four hours.
General Ssnguily's flights OF oratory. in
which he likened the members Of the as
sembly to "A band OF faithful workers.
devoted TO Cuba's good. but finally van
quished by uncomfortable conditions, {"
were received with applause.
The assembly ordered the disbanding
OF the army in accordance with Senior
DespaigHs fffetiorr and passed upon the
details and methods of the disbandment.
A new executive committee was then ap-
pointed TO attend to the routine work
connected with the commissions OF Gu
ban officers. and this committee will
supply General Brooke with the copie.
OF the Cuban muster rolls.
Twenty-Five members attended the
Principe, who was chosen president Of
the Cuban republic at the meeting of the
provincial delegates at Puerto Principe
Sept. %. 1895. and was ultimately sue
ceeded by Senor Maso, was the only
member TO vote against the resolutions
TO disband and TO dissolve To the very
last he declared that. in any event, the
resolution to dissolve was unconstitu-
pn1 "A TO-. 4.
his position until a new assembly had
been elected. Senor Cisneros Is a very
old man, his voice is weak and his pro-
tests were hardly Needed by his coll
leagues.
Senior Despaigne's motion called for
the dlsbanding of the army. with permis-
sion 10 the soldiers to accept money from
the United States. The various amend
ments had to do with the details Of dis
organization. After a two hours dis
cussion the resolution was finally passed
Senores Hevia and Villalon arrived
yesterday from Washington. and the as
sembly was convened in order TO hear
their report regarding their efforts in
Washington. Not until after an hours
delay was quorum secured
Senor Hevia made the following state
ment: "On arriving In Washington
with Senor Villalon. Immediately
sought Mr.. Coen. and asked him for a
definite assurance az to carrying out
the loan he had proposed, giving him
until Friday at noon TO answer. In the
meantime We sought an interview with
the American secretary of state. asking
him either TO increase the 50, 000, 900 or 10
authorize the assembly TO contract "A
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-05

loan. The secretary OF state replied
that neither course was possible. and the
matter closed with the receipt by Senior
Nillalon OF the following letter from Mr..
Hay:
I reported to the president TODAY
the subject or our conversation this
morning. and he directs me 10 say that
he has nothing TO add to the old com
munication. which then had the honor
OF making to you and Senor Hevia.'
The secretary OF state told US that the
refusal or General Portuendo TO deliver
the rolls at tho request Of General
Brooke had made very bad impression
In the United States. Senor Villalon
explained that the matter had not been
correctly reported. assuring him that
General Portuendo told the representa-
tive OF General Brooke that the muster
rolls were the property OF the assembly
as representing the army, and that he
could not deliver them. except on the
authority OF the assembly without being
guilty OF characterization.
"Mr Coen tried TO arrange a meetin q
for US with the parties interested I'm the
loan scheme, but the attempt was nor
successful. He then introduced Mr.
Rosenberg. who said he was sure the
loan could be arranged. but time was
necessary 10 carry out the project. and
the present moment was inopportune To
approach President Mckinley. who was
busy with the Filipinos. Mr.. Rosenberg
suggested waiting. To this Senor Vii
lalon answered that we must immediate
ly inform the assembly of the situation.
I'm reply Mr. Rosenberg said that un-
der such conditions the loan would be
impossible. and II was better 10 call the
deal Oft. He spoke OF a certificate OF
deposit for the whole amount offered the
assembly, which he proposed 10 produce
for the Cubans To show the president Il
an opportune time. but il was not ex-
hibited to me-"
A report. embodying the substance of
senor Hevia's statement. was submitted
to the assembly. after which Senors
Hevia and villalon both expressed them
selves az convinced that IL would be i'm
possible TO get another cent from the
United States. or an American author
ization to make loan. and that il was
equally hopeless to negotiate the loan
proposed by Mr.. Coen.
Strangely enough the recital OF the ex :
perience OF the commission was not
followed by any burst OF passionate
criticism. Silence reigned, until Gen
eral Andrade. president OF the assembly.
said that Senior Despaignes dissolution
motion. with the amendments. would be
considered Then Senor Cisneros raised
his dissenting voice. persisting in that
attitude until the close of the proceed
ings. but his declaration was the only
feature which prevented the discussion
and the decision from being unanimous.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-05
unfriendl

During the months while the treaty OF
peace was being negotiated at Paris, the
Tagalogs sent attachments OF from 30
TO 200 men 10 all the other provinces TO
seize the governments as robbers hold
up trains The liberty of the population
was constrained. supremacy was en-
forced, as there were no American forces
present Ia eXpel the Tagalos. He says
the recent victories have had good
effect everywhere. With growth OF
a general feeling OF security the popu-
lation VIII doubtless declare for the
United States.
The Philippine people" says DR..
Schurmann. seem discouraged by the
valorious. swift and irresistible move
rnante ~ tt~ '---~ fsru trpDDg arairG
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-05
WARREN LELAND DEAD.
Proprietor OF Windsor Hotel Succumbs
TO Surgical Operation.

proprietor or WINDSOR itOtel SucCuHiDs
TO a Surgical Operation.
New York. April 5.--Warren +. Le-
land, proprietor OF the Windsor hotel,
died at the Hotel Grenoble at 3.54 p. IN.
yesterday, following an operation for
appendicitis performed a few days ago.
His son Charles Leland. and Or. Pitkln.
the attending physician. were with him
at the time of his death.
Mr.. Leland collapsed from nervous
prostration about a week ago. as the
result OF the tremendous amount OF work
he had done, the excitement and worry
which he had undergone after the great
fire in his hotel. Mr.. Lelands wife and
daughter were among the victims OF the
fire
Warren +. Leland was essentially a
self-made man. AS proprietor OF
hotels he was known the length and
breadth Of this continent. He was born
in Londonderry. VT. in August. 1Sio.
In early youth he removed with his
father to Ohio, where he worked on his
fathers farm. lie attended school and
afterwards attended Hiram college.
where the late President James a. Gar
field was one OF his preceptors. He was
an apt student and quick observer.
He had a faculty for knowing men, and
was very popular.
Early I'm the Cos Leland received an
invitation from his uncle, Simon Leland.
to come 10 New York. Simon Leland
was then the proprietor of the Metropoli-
tan hotel He remained in his uncle's
employ as clerk for several years When
Ia - n. Nta,rnnOlitrn hp eptared on
the management of the Leland hotel in
Springfield, Ills, which was his first
business venture.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-05

the 1nal count may take this from them.
The returns thus far. however, indicate
that the Democrats have a safe majority.
The vote from the wards shows, as far as
II has been counted. that the Repubn-
cans have elected IA aldermen end the
Democrats nine. The city council has
been composed of 45 Democrats and %
Republicans. and the Democrats will
without doubt retain a working ma jor-
ity. The suburb OF Austin was annexed
to the city OF Chicago az a result OF the
election. This will add l,5O0 TO the
population of Chicago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-05
IN VIGOROUS TERMS.
General Wilson Expressed His Opinion
of Priest In Matanzas

w llSOn cSStu Ills ophlioIi
of Priest In Matanzas.
Havana, April 5.-Monsignor San
tander, bishop of Havana, at the sugges-
ton of Governor General Brooke. has
removed a priest in Cabezas parish,
province OF Matanzas. This request is
the first intervention by the military
administration in ecclesiastical affairs
Major General Wilson, military gov
ernor of the department Of Matanzas,
wrote TO headquarters that the priest
In question was a drunken, worthless,
dirty old scoundrel:" that he had pas
tured his horse in the cemetery and let
the consecrated enclosure go to weeds,
and that if the bishop did not remove
him he General Wilson, would eject him
on his own responsibility.
General Wilson was requested to make
n report on the case in different form,
which he did. The letter was referred to
Mgr. Santander with recommendation
that he take proper action" and this
resulted in the removal of the offending
ecclesiastic.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-05
DEMOCRATS CARRY CHICAGO.

Chicago. April 5.--Carter II. Harrison
was elected mayor OF Chicago yesterday
by a total vote OF 1894 against l07. 30i
FOR zina II. Carter. the Republican can
didate. and i5.400 for John =. Altgeld. the
independent Democratic candidate. Har-
risons plurality being 3o.elo In the last
mayoralty election Harrison was elected
by vote Of rs 900. against $3.50 for
Sears. the regular Republican nomiree.
and 6e.C25 f0r Harlan. the Independent
Republican. The Democrats have elect
cd their candidates for the town Offices
in the north and west towns. the Repub-
lIcans carrying the south town. although
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-05

wagons and carriages that completely
cut off access to the grounds. The reg
iment was already inside the enclosure
and the carriages containing the gov
ernor and other officials were in posi-
tion, and, as we saw our last hopes rap
idly fading, it is pretty safe to say that
our hair whitened and we lost a good
ten pounds of flesh. while we sweat
blood again TO the extent of what we
had left.
"But 10. fortune favored the brave,
ably seconded>by the public spirit and
kindly disposition of a Providence
crowd. Somebody yelled: Let the bio
graph through 1t was simply aston
ish ng what effect those words had. The
crowd squeezed itself into layers as
thin as tissue paper, teamsters jumped
down and. as with one accord, twisted
and sourmed their vehicles around.
starting up a little here and backing
a little there. until presto. we were ac-
tually scurrying across the ira ning
ground TO our position i'm the southeast
ern corner. We breathed again and
soon had a fine picture of the regiment
as il came up and turned into line to
pass the governor i'm review; but still
we had no picture of the governor or
other officials, and our hearts were sad.
Executive clemency came TO our res
cue. however. for Governor Dyer very
kindly consented TO have the procession
of carriages drive by US as II was about
to leave the grounds and what should
prove another fine picture, showing not
only the governor, but Mayor Baker,
Col Abbot and other prominent men
was secured. In spite Of trials and
tribulations that would drive anybody
but theatrical men To drink and pro-
ity. we had secured twice as many good
views as ordinarily can be gotten on
such occasions, and we urned home
with this fact as the sOace for lame
ness and mental strain that can be
comprehended only by those who have
been out on a similar picnic excursion.
"Shall we take any more pictures for
the biograph? Well. that night | felt
as II never wanted 10 try IL again; but
| am gradually recovering nv -Compcs=
uro and normal weight and repairing
my brain tissues. and ] think we shall
attempt to secIre Il number more in
this vicinity. and probably at Newport
and Nara agansett Pier and on the bay
during the spring and summer"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-05

The committee OF Spaniards, under the
leadership OF Senor Antonio Fuset, pres
ident OF the Spanish club. has had little
success with the expedition organized &c
deliver money and stores TO the Spanish
prisoners. The members OF the expedi-
tion were obliged To give the goods 10 the
Filipino officers at Batangas. The boat
had a letter from Agulnaldo directing
the Filipino officials 10 aid the mission,
but General Trias. commanding the F'ih-
pino forces i'm the southern provinces,
and his subordinates. declined 10 recog.
nize Aguinaldo's authority. The Span
iards refused 10 accept the invitations TO
land. having been warned that they
would bc hc'H f"r ransoms.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-05
TAGALOS WERE TIE.
TROUBLE BREEDERS.
DR.. Schurmann Says They Are Re-
spOnsible For the Uprising of
FilipinOs Against Americans.

Manila, April 5.-Dr. Schurmann. pres
dent OF the Philippine commission. says
that after a months personal observa-
ton and interviews with different
classes of people. he finds that the in
surrection had its origin and strength
in the Tagasog provinces around Manila.
The remaining provinces of north and
south Luzon are peopled by different
races, and the rest of the archipelago are
not natural allies OF the Taga.ogs, but
unfriendlY rivals.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-05
DEATH OF MRS. WoLCoTT.

Boston, April S.-Mrs Harriet Wolcott,
widow of j. II. Wolcott and\stepmother
OF Governor Roger Wolcott, died yes
terday. she was about % years OF age.
and had not been enjoying good health
for some time. Mrs. Wolcott was the
daughter OF Samuel rockingham. de-
scendent OF the early settlers of Boston.
Mr.. Wolcotts first wife was Cornelia
rockingham. the mother OF the gov
ernor. Several years after her death he
married Harriet rockingham, his first
wife's younger sister. Mr.. Wolcott
died in January. 1891.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-05
TEN WERE DROWNED.

Eureka, Cal. April 5.-The steamer
Chilkat. with six passengers and crew
or II. capsized on the bar yesterday. ss
she was leaving the hsrbor on her trip
TO San Francisco. -Four passengers
and six OF the crew were drowned. the
other nine persons escaping with the cid
Of crews from the llfa-savlng station and
the steamer North Fork. The steamer
was almost over the bar. and had turned
toward the south when breaker struck
her beam and she capsiEcd. The vessel
lies bottom UP.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-05
GENERAL ANDREWS DEAD.

Brookline, Mass. April 5.-George
Leonard Andrews brevet major general,
II. S. a. retired, formerly professor Of
modern languages at West Point mill
tary academy, died OF heart trouble at
his home in Brookllne yesterday. He
was 20 years OF age. He had been i'll
for several months. General Andrews
was born i'm Massachusetts, Aug 81.
1925. and was graduated az the head OF
the class OF 1851 at the United States
military academy at West Point. He
had long and honorable war record.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-05
THREE FATALITIES.

Pittsburs. April 5.-Three men were
killed yesterday by an explosion at the
railroad cap factory al Braddock A
number or men who were in the factory
at the time were injured. lt is not
known what caused the explosion. The
building was completely wrecked. a
number of passers-by were struck and
injured 4" flying bricks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-05
AFTER LONG DEBATES.

Boston. April 5.-The house yesterday
decided TO consider further the question
OF relaying the street railway track on
fremont street. in this city. and the
placing OF telegraph and telephone COM
panies wires under state commission.
The debate on both questions proved the
longest and most interesting or the pres
ent session
Only a few matters remain FOR hear
tnSs by legislative committees. and
morning sessions OF the house will prob
ably begin next week Yesterday the
railroad committee heard the remon-
strants 10 the Falrhaven bridge as a
means OF getting rid OF a grade crossing
OF the New York. New Haven and Hart
ford railroad tracks I'm New BEDFORD; /;
the judiciary committee heard the re-
port OF the commissioners appointed to
simplify criminal pleadings: and the
metropolitan affairs committee heard
the statements OF several towns along
the Sudbury river regarding the dam
ages due them on account Of the taking
OF the river for Bostons water supply.
In the house the committee on towns
reported bill to authorize the town
OF Wellesley to issue bonds for park
purposes, and bill authorizing the town
OF Melrose 10 appropriate $1,000 70 csle-
brate the 250th anniversary of tho town
OF Maiden. OF which Melrose was a part
for 200 years
The committee on roads and bridges
reported a bill extending the time IN
which the proprietors Of the Northnold
bridge over the Connecticut river may
collect tolls to 25 years from Jan. |. 1899.
Tho proprietors are the New London
Northern Railroad company. and the re-
ceivers OF the Central Vermont Railroad
company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-05
BUDGED THE NoRsEMAN.

Marblshead. Mass. April 5.-The tugs
succeeded in moving the Norseman two
feet yesterday. Several more tugs will
arrive today and determined effort
will he made 20 save the ship. About l25
tons OF merchandise was taken out yes
terday, including $4,000 worth OF indigo.
which was in good condition
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-05

Prof Ghoost says that IL we reckon
the average depth of the ocean at three
miles. there would be a layer Of salt
200 feet thick i'm their basins should
the water OF all suddenly eVaporate.