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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-04

CLERK of the Municipal Court, Edward
Field.
Recorder of deeds, Edward c. Joyce.
City auditor. Phillip $. Chase.
Superintendent public buildings, Albert
I. Mansfield.
Superintendent of lights, Oliver e.
Greene.
City sergeant, Edward s. Rhodes.
City messenger, Edward s. Rhodes.
Sealer of weights and measures, George
II. Sherman.
Clerk of the market, Reuben X. Baker.
Commissioners of the North Burial
Ground, william X. Reynolds, George l..
Pierce, A. Herber Arnold.
Pound keeper ~ the asylum, John L.
Brown.
Pound keeper In Seventh Ward, Ed
L. Grinnell.
Pound keeper in Tenth Ward, Frank
Conley.
Overseers of the hospital, Mayor and Al
dermen.
Viewer OF fences, Jonathan @. Parkhurst
Port wsrdens, Prentiss y. Hooper, John
Ii. Purkis, Tbomss Gardner.
PUBLIC administrator, Jonathan q. Park
hurst.
Packers of Fisb.-Martin Dewing, War
rem N. Rogers, George A. Wildwood.
Inspector Of Pot and Pearl Ashes.-
George A. Wildwood.
Inspector OF Saleratus and Bi-carDonate
of Soda. samuel j. Girsrd.
- ltaFx n
Child.
Inspector Of Beef and Porx.-John s.
Payne.
Sealer OF Leatber.-Lewis w. Anthony.
Viewer of Hoops T. Gray.
Surveyors and Corders OF Wood
Charles ID. Cobo, William A. II. Grant,
Elan Ii. Gates, Christopher l.. Holden,
John 4. Martin. William J. Hopkins.
Surveyors and Measurers of Stone.-
Samuel ID. Baker, Clifton A. Hall, George
W. Cady, Edmund X. Wilson.
Inspectors and Messurers OF Carpenters.
Masons' and Painters Work.-Clifton
A. Hall, Charles II. Swan, Charles e.
Paine, Edmund X. Wilson.
Measurers of Grain, Salt and Sea Coal
George ii. Hesthcote, Stillman White.
Weighcr for the Platform Scale at tho
Haymarket.-Cbarles ID. Cobb.
Weighers of Cotton. n.-Charles ID. Cobb,
W. j. O'Brien, Charles Ii. Cowell,
Charles Il. Pierce, s. James Foster, Jr.,
Georgew. Ray, Jacob Morgan, Samuel X.
Simmons, Jacob Morgan, Jr., Joseph +.
Scbelinger, James Z. White.
Gauger.-James Moran.
After the elections the convention dis
solved and the Mayor and Aldermen re-
| tired to their chamber and the organiza-
tion of the two branches was proceeded
with.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-04
TALKED ABOUT.

The tickets for the fircmen's concert and
ball. which will he held February 4, were
plnocd O, sale this morning.
The second in the series OF winter entertain
mcnfs for hrcmen will be givea at the Protec-
tive Company No. I station. Richmond street,
tomorrow at sp. m. Friends are invited.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-04
AS A SUSPECT.
Prof. De Bi0n Arrested and Thrown
Into Prison.
Kept Four Days and Then Released
without Explanation.

NEW YORK, Jan. 4-Professor A. DeBion
arrived per steamer Seguranca this morning
from Havana. He says he was arrested in
GuanaDscao and corfned in police headquar'
ters as a suspect. He was confined in a cell
without chair or bed for four days. when he
was released without any explanation other
than that mistake had been made Profes-
sor Defion is Frenchmnn. His family live
IN Brooklyn, but he has been II years in the
tobacco business in Cuba.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-04
Board OF Aldermen.

Alderman Robert b. Little of the
president of the Board and DIR. Charles V.
Chaplin was reelected city registrar.
the announcement was made to the
Board that the Common Council had or
ganizei with the reelection OF John T..
Kendrick to the fresidency and OF Daniel
+. Hayden as CLERK and the oath of Office
was administered to them by His Honor,
the Mayor. The hoods OF several of the
city officers with the suretios thereon
were read and approved and the Mayor
then announced the following committee
appointments for the year 1897:
STANDING COMMITTEES.
Armory Committee. e.-JamesH. McGann,
william X. Reynolds.
Committee on Auctioneers. William X.
Reynolds, Edwin Lowe.
Bridge Committee. dennis p. bIc-
Carthy, william X. Reynolds, George l..
Pierce.
Committee on Const bles.--R. W. Bur-
bank, Ira Winsor, Edwin Lowe.
Damage Under Dog Lsw.-Robert B.
Little, Robert w. Burosnk. Edwin Lowe,
Hackney Carriages. james +. Freeman,
George l.. Pierce. james II. McGann.
Health Department. - Dennis r. McCsr
thy, Robert W. Burbank, James F. free
man.
Lamp Commiltee.-Ira Winsor, james
T.. Freeman, Robert B. Little.
Committee on M.lk.-willism X. Rey
nolds, James II. McGnnn, Edwin Lowe.
-poilcc Committee. Dennis +. Mctar
Thy, Robert B. Little, Robert W. Bur
bank.
Poor Department. Robert Il. Little
Dennis r. Mccarthy, Ira Wiusor.
Committee on shows. George l.
Pietco. James ii. McGsnn, Ira winsor.
Street Committee. c. Nichols
George L. Pierce, james II. McGann.
JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE.
City Property. Robert Is. Little.
Continued on Page 3
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-04
New Court Stenographer.

George Fsrnell, Esq, began his duties
as oaieial s;enographer in Judge wilbur's
court this morning. Airs. Holyoke. who
has performed the duties OF the position
for long time with morksd ability has
teon forced by poor health to take an ex-
tended vacation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-04
ANGONIAS DEFEATED.
A British Force Routes Them With
Heavy Loss After Hot Battle.

LONDON, Jan. 4. - Advices received here
from Blantyre, the mission town Of British
South Africa, announce that the British force
sent last month against the Angoni Zulus un-
der Chief Chilsusi, who had invaded South
west ,Nyassaland and burned n British sta
ton, besides massacring tho inhabitants of q
number Of villages, has routed the Angonis
with heavy loss after some sharp fighting.
Chief Chikusi was captured and.hsngsd. Five
men Of the British force were wounded.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-04
ANOTHER BANK FAILS.
Germania Of st. Paul Assigns to Its
Cashier.
Hanover National Was the New York
Correspondent of the Concern.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Jan 4.-The Germania
Bank today assigned TO karst, its cashier
ST.. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 4.-Allemania Bank,
capital 100000, and having a clientage SINH
lar to that of the Germania Bank. closed its
doors soon after the other bank had announc.
its assignment. The Allemania Bank was or
ganized last year, being the successor Of the
Commercial Bank
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-04
Settled Out OF Court,

The claim of James Croiton against the
town of Cranston for damages arising
from the layout of Cranston street, which
was to have been submitted to a jury has
been settled in a manner satisfactory 10
Mr.. Crofton, out of court.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-04
A New Plan of Payment.

DERRY, Conn, Jan. 4.-The Derby Silver
Company has given notice that during the
present year their. employees will be paid ac-
ording to the number of hours they work, and
there arc to be no more salaries. The plan is
in line with system of economy to be per-
fected this year and the salaried men have
accepted the plan.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-04

Dr. Reuben A.Guild addressed the in
mates of the Home for Aged Men yester-
day and made an address on the value OF
the Bible. Daniel A. Cook, on behalf OF
Mrs. Harriet A. Kelton presented the
Home with q very handsome Bible as g
memorial of David II. Keltou.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-04

NEW York, Jan. 4.-The Hanover National
Bank is the New York correspondent of the
sailed Germania Bank of ct. Paul. The lat
ter has been in the habit of carrying fair
account here, but it is stated that whatever
indebtedness may be due the Hanover Bank
is amply secured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-04
Nothing Heard Of commodore's Men.

JACKSONVILLE. Fla, Jan. i.-Nothing
further has been heard from the eight
missing men OF the steamer Commodore,
sltbough Cubsns here still have hopes
tuat tue survivors will h- picked -ep.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-04
ALL SENT BACK.
Instruments and Drawings Stolen from
Harvard University.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Jan.4.-This morn
ing's mail brought to the authorities OF
the Harvard Gymnasium every instru-
meut and 26 valuable sets of drawings
which had been stolen from that institu-
tion.a few days ago. 1t is thought that
the thieves must either have been con-
scious stricken or fearful of arrest. The
ADDRESS on each package was printed
with Ink SO as to minimize the detection
of the culprit by his writing and all bore
the Boston postmark.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-04
new COUNCIL SWORN I'm.
City Fathers Formally Begin BuSi-
ness for the Year 1897.
ALL BUT TWO OF LAST YEARS OFFICERS CHOSEN.

Philip Duriee Superintendent Public Buildings and COL George
pes Seaer of Weights Measures Succeeded Respectively
by Albert Mansfield George Little
Reelected President and John Kendrick the Com
mon Council Details Inauguration Ceremony.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-04
PAINTERS ATTENTION!

A GRAND eight-bour mass meeting viii b.
given under The auspiccs ~ the PAINTERS ana
Dccorators' Union, No ip5, on MONDAY Jan.
uary 4, mt hall az p. m. ~ corner 2, snow
and Westminster streets. whlcn hh non
unton rninfrrs n-c cordially invited 20 at
Tend This meeting will be for the purpose
Of discussing matters = intercst 20 me trace
In general for the coming yer Good spcak-
ers will Lc present. A royal welcome l. ea-
tended 10 all -.
ja2-2t By order OF SOhmllsa
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-04

Fire alarm box i97 was placed In commits
sion today at the corner of Hope and Olney
streets.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-23

Following are the measures that have
| been refused passage either in the Senate
or the Assembly, have been Withdrawn Oh
been vetoed by the Governor:
s. b. o. by Aram-An act to amend an acton
titled AN act creating a Commissioner of
Public Works, defining his duties and powers
prescribing his compensation and making ar.
propriation," approved March % 1893 re-
Works. Oi'O
S. b. 8. by Beard-An act amending section
| 764 OF an act entitled IAN act to provide for
the organization, incorporation and govern.
ment of municipal corporations" apnrovad
| March 13, 1888, relating to powers of the
Boards OF Trustees of certain cities.
S. b. 1S, by Bert-An act authorizing RI n
appointment of an interpreter Of the Jansnpse
language and dialects in criminal proceed.
| 1ngs IN counties and cities and counties of
10000 inhabitants and over.
A. B. 396, by Committee on Corporations-An
act providing Tor the sa of street railroad and
otEer franchises in municipalities, and pro-
vidtng conditions for the granting nj srcb
| franchises by the legislative or other eovern-
! ing BODY and repeating conflicting acts
A b, 4Oo, by Sims--An act making an appro-
priation for improving the Capitol bnt!din pa
and grounds. 81
S. B. "a by Bert-An act fixing the mini.
mum rate o1 compensation for labor on pubic
$. B. 80, by Braunhart-An act to reduce the
| rates oil fares on street railroads in cittss
cltles GU ana counties, and towns, and to reouii e
| the issuance OF communication tickets for not
less than sixty trips at reduced rates.
g b. "a, by Bulla-An act to amend section
| D OF an act entitled 'An act to provide a sys-
| tenn OF street Improvement bonds to repre-
| sent certain assessments for the cost of street
woTk ana improvement Within municipalities
anu atso tue payment of such bonds. 7" an.
| proved February 27 1898
| 5 b. 40, by Bulla-An act To reeula,a tho
prac tica of architecture -
! 90 . d. 40, by Bula-An act to amend section
oo OF Chapter CCXXXIV of the Statutes OF
| Cal1iornis, approved Match "a 1899 and en-
| tit.eo An act to establish a unii6rm system
| o. county and township governments"
.. D. 40, by Bulia-An act entitled an ACT
! 10 amend section 6S3 of an act entitled "An
| aet 10 establish Code of Civil Procedure re-
| laung TO trials by jury in Justices courts. -
approved March IL, 1872
| s. B. 81, by Dckinsor-An act rnakino m
appropriation for reimbursing the county oI
warm lor moneys expended by it for the pros
ecutlon OF crimes committed within the State
| prison at San Quentin, and for inquests held
over the bodies of convicts who have died
| within said prison.
D d. %, by Doty-An act to appropria 70
money Tor the erection of a monument uDon
| the plat OF ground belonging to the Sacra-
! mento Association of Veterans of the Mexican n
! war, situate III the City Cemetery of Sacrn.
mento, and for the improvement of said
| grounds. S"4N
s. b. 81. by Dwyer-An act providing for the
election OF delegates to party conventions, reg.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-23
Bills Introduced by Wholesale,
But Very Few Measures
Have Become Laws.
So Far the Assembly Leads in Activity,
Though Only Small Fraction Of the
Business in Both Houses Has
Been Disposed Of

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number introduce total ahnnyaue nGmsdr rmn2a nahaeteo
measure h w ~~ that a houms5s 5sm@ars rsutha Ee5;un
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The San Francisco call., 1897-02-23
Pn.aad BON Hon,ea.

The following bills have passed both
branches of the Legislature, but await the
action of the Governor;
S B. l, by Androus-An act to amend an act
to enable school districts in cities of the fifth
class to issue bonds and to repeal an act to en-
able cities of the fifth class 10 issue bonds for
school purposes, approved March %, 1893.
s. B. 16, by Bert-An act TO reappropriste
S125,O00 for the erection of buildings for the
use of affiliated and other departments of the
University of California in San Francisco
S. B. %, by Boyce-An act to add a new sec
tlon to the Political Code, to be known and
designated as section 1897, relating to the
authorization ana employment OF a specialist
IN sociological education in counties and
cities and counties, and providing for the
duties and execution OF the work of such spe.
cialist.
s. B. 50, by Bulla-An act entitled an act to
authorize cities and towns owning public
parks outside their limits to lay out con-
struct and maintain roads, streets and boule-
wards, from the boundaries OF such cities and
towns to, into and through such parks and to
acquire lands for that purpose.
5. B. 36, by Bulle-An act 10 extend the juris-
dlction and authority OF cities and towns over
parks owned by tnem, situated beyond the
limits OF such cities and towns, and over
streets and avenues leading to the same.
S. B. 81, by Buila-An act to authorize cities
and towns TO grant franchises for the construc.
ton and maintenance OF railroads beyond the
lie parks owned thereby.
S. B. AZ, by Bulla-An act TO amend section
OF OF the Civil Code relating to the granting OF
divorces.
S. B. 55, by Doty-An act TO authorize State
agricultural societies under the control OF the
State to sell property.
S. B. 26s, by Bert-An act TO amend an ACT
entitled "An act 10 amend section of the
Civil Code of the Stale of California relatin n
TO legal holidays and non judicial days" an.
proved March %, 1893, relating TO legal holi-
days.
S. B. 269, by Bert-An act to amend an act
entitled AN act to amend sections 10 and 134
of the Code of Civil Procedure of the State OF
California relating 10 egal holidays and non-
judicial days" approved March %, 1898, re-
IAting TO legal holidoys.
S. B. 27O, by Bert-An act to amend an act
entitled 'An act to amend section 10 of the
Political Code of the State of California, relat.
ing to legal holidays and nom judicial days, -
approved March %, 1893, relating to legal mol.
days
S. b. 285, by voorheis-An act to amend Sec
ton 38S of the Civil Code of the State of Cali
fornla, relative TO the sale OF a franchise 10
collect tolls.
s. B. 3l2, by Langford-An act to provide for
the payment of interest at the statutory ra te
TO every bona-fide owner and holder OF any
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-23
Bus Passed ty the assembly.

The following bills have passed the AS
sembIy, but have yet to be acted upon by
the Senate and the Governors:
A. B. 4, by Dibble-An act to protect all cit
izens in their civil and legal rights.
\. B. 8, by Dibble-An act to amend an act
entitled, "An act to provide for the burial OF
ex-Union soldiers, sailors and marines in tn is
State who may hereafter die without leaving
sufhcient means to dtfrav funeral expenses"
approved March Is, 1889.
A. b. ID, by Brldg JORDAN act to amen
section 1855 OF the Civil Code of California,
respecting the mortgaging of personal prop
erty.
A. B. IL, by Treacy-An act fixing the min
imum rate OF compensation for labor on pub
lie works
A B. %, by soward-An act entitled can
act TO amend section 1875 of the Code of Civil
Procedure"
A B. &c, by Soward-An act to amend Sec
ton 10 OF an act entitled can act amendatory
OF and supple mental to an act entitled AN
act to authorize and direct the County Judges
OF the several counties of this State to execute
certain trusts in relation to the town lands
granted 20 the unincorporated towns in this
State by the act of Congress entitled AN act
Tor the relief of the inhabitants OF cities and
tS91n t9Wns upon public lands" approved March 2,
1867, approved March 13, 1868.
A. Is. 40, by Lindenberger-An act relating
TO estrays, and repeating all other acts and
parts OF acts now in force relating 10 estrays.
every corporation in this State TO pay their
employees, and each of them, at least once IN
eacn ana every month. the wages earned by
such employees; TO define the duties of the
Labor Commissioner and the District Attor.
neys OF the several counties of this State in
enforcing this act, to limit the defenses which
may be set up by such corporation to assign
ments OF wages, set-of or counter claims, OF
the absence of such omploye at the time oi
making payment; and In case of such absence
the wages are payable upon demand; TO pro-
hloit assignments of wages for the purpose oi
eyading the prov sions of this act. atid agree
ments TO accept wages at longer periods than
as herein provided a condition of employ
ment; to fix penalty for this violation OF the
provision OF this act by such corporation. and
10 provide Tor the disposition of any fines re-
covered from corporations violating the same
A. y. 81, by Sanford-An act TO amend sec
tion 792 OF the Political Code so as TO prohibii
county officer or his deputy from being q
notary public.
A. b. 20, by Guy-An act establishing State
normal school in San Diego County, Califor
MA. ana making an appropriation of 5000
therefor.
A. B. SO, by Melick-An act to amend ''Ar
act to establish the fees OF county, township
and other officers and of jurors and witnesses
IN ms state" relating to fees 10 be PAID
County Clerks.
A. b. n, by Foreman-An act to amend sec
ton 442S OF the Political Code of the State oi
California relating to the powers of Judges oi
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-23

Measures That Hare Become LasUs.
The following bills have passed both
houses and received the approval of the
Governor:
S. B. 60, by Dwyer-An act conferring power
upon the governing body of cities OF the first
class to provide for the erection OF a munich
pal hospital and TO levy tax therefor.
5. B. 107, by Pedlsr-An act 10 require an
inventory of State and county property, and
directing that record of the same be kept.
S. B. 195, by Pedlar-An act TO regulate
medical practice 10 prevent blindness in in
fants.
s. B. 266, by Voorhies-An act making an
appropriation to pay the expenses of electors
OF President and Vice-Presdent OF the United
States of America.
A. B. 10, Dy Bridgford-An act TO amend
section % of an act entitled "An act to pro-
vide for the organization and government OF
acquisition OF water and other property, and
for the distribution of water thereby for irri-
cation purposes" approved March z, 1887.
A. B. Al, by Linden berger-An act to amend
section 1469 of an act OF the Legislature OF
the State of California entitled "An act 10
establish a Code of Civil Procedure relating
10 the support of families OF deceased persons
and the distribution OF the estates OF deceased
persons, where the value of the whole estate
does not exceed the sum OF $500
A. 20, by Foreman-An act to amend sec
tion 165 of the Code of Civil Procedure of the
State of California, relating 10 the powers of
Justices of the Peace to call in other Justices
OF the Peace 10 act in their place and stead.
A. B. 12O, by Wright-An act to provide ad-
ditional support and maintenance, and for
the acquisition of necessary property and i'm
provements for the University of California,
by the levy of rate OF taxation and the ere
alton OF fund therefor.
A. B. 152, by Dibble-An act to amend Sec
tion 529 of an act entitled "An act to esta blish
a Political Code" approved March II, 1872,
relating to public printing.
A. B. 164, by North-An act to amend sec
ton 21Sl OF the Civil Code OF California, re-
lating to luggage.
A. B. 253, by McLauren-An act to increase
the number OF judges of the Superior Court OF
the county of Santa Clara and to provide for
The appointment of one additional judge.
A. B. 26l, by Bettman-An act for the ap-
pointment of q commissioner to represent the
State of California at the Central American
Exhibition, to be held in the city of Guate-
mala on March Is, 1897; and 10 prescribe his
powers and duties; and TO authorize the ap-
pointmelt of a clerk and TO provide for the
expenses OF said committee ana the compensa-
tlon of said clerk and for certain expenses OF
the California exhibit at said exhibition, and
to appropriate money therefor.
A. b. 2S6, by Canavan-An act directing the
State Prison Directors of the State of Califor-
mia to employ at least twenty prisoners in the
construction of roads TO the state prison at
San Quentin.
A. 306, by Robinson-An act TO provide
for the management and operation of railroads
above certain elevations.
A. B. 416, by Committee on Revision OF
Codes ana Statutes-An act to amend section
3S9 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-23
B,Its Passed ty the senate.

The following measures have been passed
by the Senate, but are yet to be considered
by the Assembly and the Governor:
S. B. 2, by Androus-An act providing for
the destruction of municipal bonds of cities of
the fifth class, where the same have been ex-
ecuted and remain unsold.
S. .. z, by Aram-An act providing for the
the Superior Court for each of the counties of
Yuba and Sutter, and fixing and providing
for the payment of the salary of each of such
Judges.
s. B. 8. by Aram-An act 10 amend section
1880 of the Code of Civil Procedure OF this
State of California relating TO witnesses.
S. b. 13, by Bert-An act TO amend an act en-
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-23
RilIS Killed.

Following are the measures that have
been refused passage either in the Senate
or the Assembly, have been Withdrawn OF
been vetoed by the Governor: