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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-21
THE NEWS MAIL BAG.
AS to Exemption From Taxation OF
Private Institutions, Etc.
TO THE EDITOR or THE News:

TO THE EDITOR OF THE NEWS;
sIR-While congratulating you on the
influence OF your attitude against the In
famous "Gambling Law" would like to
call attention through your columns to
another matter which, il my memory
serves me, is to come before the next ses'
sion OF the Legislature i ailude to the
matter OF exemption OF certain private
institutions, schools, etc, from taxation.
j will here quote from the platform
adopted at the Republican Convention
which nominated Governor Brown last
March:
4 1--WE favor the generous appropriation
of pu bile funds for the maintenance OF
public schools. The public school 10 the
basis OF our free institutions. Every citi-
zen, as part OF the Government, should
have the opportunity to secure such edu-
cation at Government expense, and under
such Government supervision as will en-
able him intelligently perform the high
duties of American citizenship. To this
end We oppose any appropriation OF the
public funds for the support OF sectarian
schools" n
Whether it be argued pro or con that
the exemption of q tax is equivalent to an
appropriation for q similar amount, the
question must arise: Is it according to
the letter and spirit of the constitution OF
this State and of the nation to exempt
from taxation any private property what
ever, be 1t church. school or any other
private property? Again is 1t according
TO the principles SO plainly expressed at
the Republican convention in favor OF
maintaining our public schools to put q
premium on private schools by exempt
ing them from taxation?
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schools and resolve that not one dollar
in money appropriated to their support,
no matter how raised, shall be appropri-
ated TO the support ofany sectarian school.
James A. Garfield In his letter OF ac-
ceptance, July, 1880, said; "W Whatever
help the nation can justly afford
should be generously given to aid the
States in supporting common schools, but
it would be unjust to our people and
dangerous to our institutions to apply
any portion of the revenues of the nation
Or of the States to the support of sectarian
schools. The separation of the church
and the State on everything relating to
taxation should be absolute"
The Rev. DIR. X. s. Macarthur Of New
York in public address July 4, 1898, said
"The time has come when all religious
denominations must affirm that no public
moneys shall be used for sectarian in
struction; the time-honored principle
of the separation of church and State
must be again emphasized. If a church is
not willing to support its own schools, IL
cannot come to the State for aid.
would go SO far in the application OF
this principle as to be willing to see all
our churches taxed as other property.
We have no right to tax unbelievers that
churches may be maintained; no more
right than they would have to tax
churches for the support of infdel clubs. u
These quotations tell their own story
and speak louder than anything / could
say myself. Z. +. CLARKE.
LAKEWOOD, r. l., Jan Is, 1885,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-21
Substitution is a Gr0WingEvil

should encouraged tolerated by intelligent public
When something he the dealer
all his sell something that he good better
take its place. rejecting much the intelligence He
succeed pamng off his article unwary
gain of few cents will probably lose valuable 1t unbu
neke shorsghted policy and especially harmful when health life
concerned To push unknown
DID, reliable endorsed prescribed
twenty unfair; well a S
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duplicated stands alone
the chen friend because they like and grow fat and plump and
by taking
SCOTS Emulsion fftycent well dollar
They are both worth For Colds
small be all that
great value this strengthening and poducng
critics. but it is also useful for ordinary Coughs and Colds
SCOTT BOVINE New-York City, All Druggists. Soc and ST.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-21
Declared For Protection.

BILBAO. Jan. ~. AT a meeting of man
ufacturers and workmen here Yesterday,
there was organized the Spanish Produc-
ers' league for protection for local indus
tries Resolutions were forwarded to the
government Socialists caused disorder
by attempting to storm the platform.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-21

Inspector Of Plumbing Bemis is on
record as averse to the Smead system of
ventilation in use in some of the public
schools, principally because ii requires
constant watchiulness on the part Of the
janitor, or else the fumes from the dry
closets lead to sickness Of the most vio-
lent kind.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-21
Bushes. Houses Burned.

PETERSBURG, Va, Jan. 2l.--A destruc-
tive fire occurred at Warrenton, N. G.
Most of the business portion was con-
sumed, including stores of Il, M. Cas-
serty, w. j. Powell, L. j. Ellory, s. H.
Miles and two restaurants. The total loss
will be very heavy
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-21
Extending the Embargo.

PARIS, jan 2l.-M. Viger, minister of
agriculture. has submitted to the chamber
of deputies various precautions rendered
necessary by the discovery Of pleuro-
pneumonia In American cattle imported
into Great Britain and Belgium. NJ. Vigcr
has directed that the sanitary officials ex-
ercise redoubled vigilance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-21
Much of Cargo Lost.

LIVERPOOL, Jan. 2i.-Steamer Boston
City, from New York, has arrived here
after rough passage. Cattle pens were
carried away, and 10 oxen and 200 sheep
were washed overheard. Her upper and
lower bridges were smashed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-21
Davitt. Common Sense Argument.

LONDON, Jan. 2l.-Michael Davitt, the
Irish leader. has written column letter
to The Chronicle protesting against the
wholesale charges OF corruption hurled by
Englishmen against the American peo-
pie. He asks whether such men as Bay
ard, Cleveland, Harrison and Morton
must be dubbed corrupt because few
politicians of the baser kind have traded
upon their representative positions, and
whether every city In the United States
needs Lexow committee, because New
York and Chicago have exhibited some in
stances of gross municipal corruption, in
variably followed by the punishment or
ostracism Of the guilty persons.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-21
Tho Oppressive Turk.

CoNsTANTINoPLE Jan. 2l.-Mr. Cobb,
the British postmaster, has been arrested
on the charge of infringing the Turkish
postal regulations The interference of
Turkey with the foreign postoflices is be.
coming intolerable.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-21
spain Fails Into Line

MADRID, Jan. 21.--The chamber Of dep
uties has finally adopted the modus
vivendi with the United States. 1t Is be-
lieved that the government proposals re.
garding reforms in Cuba and the tariff on
cereals will be carried
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-21
Noied I.aucator pNad.

ATHENS Jan. 9i.--Professor Augustus
Morianl OF Columbia college, New York,
and an ex.director OF the American school
here. died SATURDAY of broncho-pneumonia.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-21
MASS MeeTING.
woonsocketers Protest Against Horse
Gambling.

There was a big audience in Harris
Hall, Woonsocket, last evening to listen
General mbly, of the horse gam bling
law. Mayor Pothier presided, and among
the speakers besides him were Hon. RAJ h.
bone Gardner, Rev. Charles Dauray, Rev.
William Shcafe Chase, Rev. George II.
Mahoney, Rev. James Church Alvord and
Rev. Joseph Myette.
A set OF resolutions protesting against
the legalization OF gambling, presented
by Rev. Charles j. w hite, were adopted
by the meeting unanimously.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-21
Foster mt Yokohama.

YOKOHAMA, Jan. sl.-John Foster, who
was appointed TO act In an advisory ca.
pacity to the Chinese envoys, who are ex.
pected to come to japan to negotiate terms
of peace, has arrived here from America.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-21

Ilobanoii- - .,.Jss2s at prcsoat Russian
ambassadors to Austria hungary, will sue
cced General Connt Won SchouvaloT rs
Russian ambassador to Germany.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-21
No Blood spilled.

ODESSA, Jan. 2i.--A duel was fought be-
tween Prince Morossy, cousin of the
King Of Servla, and Lieutenant Rod
anowss.y Neither was hurt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-21
polnnarre Acoepts.

PARIS. Jan 2i.--M Bourgeois has sue
ccodel, by promising him perfect liberty
TO execute his financial program, In induo-
ing NJ Poincarre To accept the portfolio OF
Qnanea
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-21

NJoNEy--To LOAN ON PIANOS, ORGANS,
l.Nl Furniture, Horses, Carriages, Diamonds,
Watches and all kinds a Personal Property, which
can remain with the owner and the Il an repaid by
monthly instalments, reducing interest AZ each
Claims collected. and prompt returns. Estates
cared for and rents collected Money Invested,
Patent Rights Bought and sold. Industrial Loan
and Collecting Co. Hodges Building, t7f Weybosset
street Room fl6. Providence Opp. Uaion
street Telephone connection.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-21

WANTED - GENTLEMANLY APPEARING
w young man, good address; something new.
Address Box J, News Office. jn-St
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-21

Wy ANTED-A MAN THAT THOROUGHLY
w understands rolling Gold Plate and silver,
at once. Foster Bailey, 100 Richmond street
i1Q-n
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-21

Won schouvalon's Successor.
ST. PETERSBURG. Jan. 81. - Prince
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-21

WANTED Y trustworthy PERSON TO
w travel Salary $3.50 and expenses. Refer
encs. Enclose self addressed envelope, General
manager BOX P Chicago. R
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-21
WINTER FEED FOR HORSES.

Made from ground corn, oats, barley and wheat
Used more than three years by tn most careful
horse feeders in Providence. Qualify the lest
Prices reasonable, For sale at \. L. TFoRs-
TONS, ~ and 90 ssbin street s-o-d,a-i
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-21
YUNC-CAINC.
Twenty-Five Thousand laps
in Possession.
Fighting at Hai-Chang = Chinese
Scattered With Loss OF Men.

CHE-Foo, Jan. ei.--Yestcrday p,orning
about 80 Japanese transports each towing
couple of junks, and 10 warships, arrived
in Yung- Ching bay, south OF the Shan
Tung promontory. At daylight three OF
the warships engaged the shore defenses,
silencing them after a dozen rounds.
There was no further opposition, and the
Japanese landed, IL is estimated, 2bOOo
troops. The landing was effected during
a heavy snowstorm. Yung Ching Is 81
miles from Wei Hal Wei
IL Is reported that part OF the Japan
ese fleet Is bombarding Ting Chow, "a
short distance west of Che Foo No details
have yet been received. The British war
ship Daphne and the American warship
Yorktown are In the vicinity of Ting
Chow.
The Fighting mt Hai-Chang.
HIROSHIMA, Jan. 21.-Genoral Nodzu,
commander of the first japanese army,
telegraphs as follows: The Chinese COM
menced an attack on Hal Chang ut 8
o'clock on the morning of Jan. II, advanc-
ing from three roads-Liauyang Pulang-
ton and New Chwang. AT about noon
they extended their front five miles COM
ing with 1000 metres Of our advance line.
The third army division, after maintain
ing the defense Of the north side OF Hal
Chang until o'clock in the afternoon, as
sumed the offensive and attacked the
enemy's right wing. Shortly after o
o'clock we succeeded in dispensing the Chi
nese. The enemy's strength was over TO-
600. The main force is retreating north
and west, and the remainder toward New
Chwang. The Japanese loss was 30. The
Chinese lost 900 men. Seven guns were
taken, besides other spoils
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-21
Dr.. RAYMOND,

Treats all private seases Of men and women
with herbs only. and succeeds sfier al the min
eral and deadly drug doctors have faIled -.
tttvEsTMlNsrDk ST., CORNER oF-wiN1ER
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-03
NOT ALLOWED TO ENTER.
Gee Hop Hns IL Passport and Hi
Standardization Papers, but Is Exclude

Gee Hop Has Passport md His
Naturalization Papers, but Is Excluded
SAN FRANCISCO. October 3.-Among the
passengers on the last trip of the steamer
Rio De Janeiro was coolie named Gee
Hop. who was returning from long visit
to China. Gee Hop claims to be a citizen
of the United States, and produces docu-
ments to prove it. among other things a
passport issued by the Department Of State.
bearing the signature of James G.. Blaire.
and his naturalization papers.
Collector Wise. however, says he is the
sole judge as to the landing of Chinese,
and he refuses to recognize Hops crcden-
tials. The matter will now be taken into
the United States court and a decision will
be wato he'd for with interest.
Collector Wise, in ruling on Gee Hops
case, decided that certificate of naturali-
Lation or a passport from the Secretary of
State does not make cool!c citizen of
this country or entitled to residence here
under the present Chinese exclusion act.
Under the authority conferred by Congress
at the last session, the collectors of ports
of entry are made the sole judges of the
rights of coolies to land who claim to be
merchants or set up claims for residence Q
other than that of being a native born.
1t Is said at the Treasury Department that
the case of the Chinaman Gee Hop, who
claims admission into this country at San
Francisco, on the ground that he is a natur-
allied citizen of the United States, presents
no novel features. The law is plain on that
point. The act approved May 6. 1882, pro-
vides that hereafter no state court or court
of the United States shall admit Chinese to
citizenship, and all laws in conflict with this
act are hereby repealed"
AS to Gee Hops having passport signed
by the Secretary of State, the department
knows nothing, nor is 1t of any advantage TO
him. The act prohibiting courts from ad-
mitting Chinese to citizenship was passed in
1882, eight years before Hops papers were
issued, hence they are null and void, and
were so at the time they were issued, as
was also the passport. If Hop belongs to
the prohibited class he will not be permitted
to land.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-03
ALASkA'S GEOLOGY.
DIR. Becker and His Party Return
From Their summer I'm the Field.


From Their Summer i'm the Field.
DR.. George F. Becker returned this week.
via San Francisco, from his summer in the
field up Alaska way. His journey was
fruitful OF much substantial information
in regard to the mineral resources of the
extreme northwest and its geological his
tory. Arriving at Sitka May 30, in COM
Purington, a tour was made all through
the Alexandria archipelago and along the
mainland, where just now there is much
interest in quartz gold mining. Operations
are confined chiefly to the coast on account
of the dense forests, which prevent trans
portation inland. The Tredwell mine,
is the leading property in the region.
Stamps and the chlorination process are
both used. The greater part of the output
is free gold. Placers are worked profitably
at various points. but the principal placers
are up the Yukon river. Gold also is
found on Kodiak Island, COO miles west
from Sitka. The party made a tour up
peninsula as far as the Choumagin Islands,
and to the volcanic island of Bogosla. Ex-
tensive reports of Ignite. excellent for do
mestfc use, were seen along Cooks inlet.
This, so far, is but little used, as VAN
couver and Australian coal can reach San
Francisco much more cheaply, and they
say thousand tons of coal would glut the
San Francisco fuel market any time. The
party found numerous fossils throughout
their journey. although over most of the
field examined the rocks are of the archaic
and amorphous class. The coal formations
however, presented llany interesting forms
of prehistoric life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-03
BUILDING THE GUNBOATs.
How the Detroit Company Will Meet
TrentN Obstacle.

From an examination at the Navy De-
partment of the bids submitted by the De-
tra;t Dry Dock Company for construe ting
the gunboats it appears that the company
has anticipated the objection that might be
made to the reception of its bid if in or
d.nary form, based on the prohibition in
the treaty with Great Britain against the
construction CIR maintenance of warships
en- the great lakes. BY the terms OF its
bid it PROPOSES to shape the material and
build the engines at Its own works but
to send them to Seattle to be assembled in
the shap of warships. AS the company was
the lowest bidder for the sngle-screw boats,
this stipulation becomes important, and, ii
the notifications it proposes to make in
the departments designs are acceptab able,
there does not appear to be any good rea-
son at present why it should not secure
the contract for two of the boats. which is
all that :an be allotted to one concern by
the terms of the act Of Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-03
NEW YORK'S MONUMENT
Differences Between the State and Gov
ernment Commissions as to Site.
A Conference With the Secretary OF
War Today ON the
Subject.

Gen. Daniel E. Sickies, Gen. Daniel But
terfield and Gen. Beckwith of the New
York Chickamauga battlefield monument
commission were at the War Department
today to confer with Secretary Lamont
and the national monument commission
with reference to the erection of a monu-
ment to New York troops on the summit of
Lookout Mountain. The site selected for
the monument is outside of the government
| reservation. and, it is said, was not occu-
pied by Union troops from any state at any
stage of the battle. For This reason the ma
tional commission declined to purchase it
for the purpose Indicated especially as it
was held at price way above its actual
value. Gen. Fullerton. president of the
national commission, says he is at loss to
understand why New York should want to
place monument there. inasmuch as the
ground has no Significance whatever so
far as the troops of that state are con-
cerned.
The Commissions Selection.
Their fighting in the battle of Chicka-
mauga was done much farther down the
side of the mountain, and the commission
had selected Craven's Hill, a crest about
two-thirds up the mountain, as the most
suitable place for New York's monument.
The state commission appear to have
acted independently in the matter, and 10
be set in their preference for the more ele-
waited site. 1t is said that they are nego-
tfating for the necessary land, but desire
to have the government aid in its pur-
chase. They ale not likely to succeed in
this, however. unless thev can get Secre-
tary Lamont to induce the monument COM
mission to withdraw its strong opposition
to the proposition. 1t is an error to say
that there is a controversy between New
York and Ohio in regard to securing the
ste at the summit. So far known, Ohio
is not interested in the question at all.
Whatever controversy there is, is between
the national and New York commissions
Ohio has been in controversy with the ma
tional commission. but it was about the
erection of monuments to her troops On
Snodgrass Hill. There is nothing to him
der the New York commission from plac-
Ing its monument on any spot outside of
the national park that it chooses, but such
action would lack the Endorsement of the
government as the place where it belonged
if its purpose was to mark the ground
calamity occupied by its troops during the
great battle of Chickamauga.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-03
ASSESSING BENEFITS
Main Difficulty in Condemning Street E1-
tension Land.
Arrested Parties Ordered to Appear
by 18th of Next MOnth-Method
of Procedure.

Judge Cox today signed an order direct
ing that all persons interested it, the re-
certify filed petitions for the condemnation
OF land in correction with the approved
plan of street extension under section 1
show cause on or before the 18th of next
month why the prayer of the petitions
should not be granted, and why the court
should not proceed as directed by the act
of Congress Of March ., 1893, providing for
the extension of the permanent highways
in the District.
AS stated in The Star at the time, these
petitions, forty-seveu in number, were
filed last week by the District Commits
sioners, pursuant to section of the act of
March =, 1893, praying that the land re-
qCiTed to be taken in the various sub
divisions be condemned, and that the court
the District Supreme CourD proceed to
select the seven commissioners ap-
praisers provided for in the act to fix the
values of the different pieces of land re-
quire6 to be taken.
The act requires that all persons interest
ed shall have at least thirty days notice
Of the proposed condemnation proceedings,
that they may have sufficient time In which
to show cause. if any they might have,
why the petitions should not be granted
The impression seems to be general that
no serious opposition will be offered to the
proposed condemnation proceedings, but it
is understood that the provision of the act
authorizing an assessment of one-half of
benefits against property owners will be
stoutly resisted. on the ground that tie
Court of Appeals has decided in another
case that such a provision of law cannot
be enforced. Hence. 1t is understood that
the court will be asked to instruc- the az
pratSers or commissioners that they should
not so assess benefits.
The court may appoint different commits
sionels in each separate case, but it is be-
lieved that as far may be practicable the
same commissioners VIII be selected to
make the appraisement in all the forty
seven cases. the section OF the District
embraced within these cases is that lying
north Of Florida avenue from LIE Droit
Park to Rock creek.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-03
Bid. for Steel ForgfnR..

Bids were opened at the Navy Depart
ment today for supplying thirteen sets of
steel forgings for fve-inch rifles and twen-
ty-seven sets OF forgings for four-inch
rifles. The bids were as follows: Bethle-
hem Iron Company of Pennsylvania, for
the five-inch forgings % Genus per pound,
deliveries to begin in ninety days and be
completed in 15O days; four-inch, - cents
per pound, deliveries to begin in l20 days
and be completed in $50 days. Midvale
Steel Company of Pennsylvania, for the
five-inch forgings 80 cents per pound, de-
liveries to begin in 100 days and be COM
pleted in i75 days; for the four-inch, 2S1s
cents per pound, deliveries to begin in 1oO
days and be completed in 1I5 DAYS.