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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-25
AN ENJOYABLE EVENT.
Third Annual Bal of the Alsace Lorraine
Assoc alton.

In LiederKranz hall, ~ North Main
stroet last night, the third annual ball Of
the Alsac Lorraine Benehc al Society
was held.
The grand march at Q o'clock was led
by president &. b. Beffrey and Mrs. T.
TcjsL ard contGined about go co5pIey.
This was followed by n program of over
20 dances, ana the dancing continued till
early in the morning. The affair was a
great SUCCESS, as are eli those given by
this society.
lbe officers and committees were as fol-
lows: Committee Of arragements. Michae
Kern, Joseph Netzel, Louis kieffer,. Jo-
seph Merciol Andrsw Gsng, Jacaues
Kammerer, Lou s Schetter Felix Dutt:
flour dueStor, Michael Kern; Hssistant {
floor dh tor, Joseph Merciol; aids, Louis
Schettet, joseph Weizel. ALGrew Gene F;
reception COMMITTEES, Felix Dutt, Louis
Kieffsr Jacques hammerer iefreshineut Z
COMMITTEES. A. H. Shinn ann; Oiiic rs,
Cherries T.. Baifrey. president; .oseJ Jh
Weizel vice president; Andrew Geng. re-
cording secretary; Emile hley. financial
secretary; Michael hern. treasurer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-25
KANT AND K0NIGSBERG
Lecture by President Andrews in
SayleS Hall.
An Appreciative Sketch of tn: Great
German Philosopher.

President Andrews lectured in Sayles
hall. Brown University, last evening
upon Kant and 'konigs berg before a
large audience lie gave rapid histori-
cal sketch showing the importance of
Konigsberg. The Teutonic grand mas
ters msde IL their stronghold as far back
"a 1865. The Elector Frederi went to
Konigsberg to lie crowned. and Napoleon
retired to this famous city after his Prus-
sian victories Konigsberg. because of its
university enjoys worldwide reputa-
ton, although only about the size of
Providence. Ii was founded by Duke
Albert. the last of the grand masters.
Kant, the great German philosopher,
WINS born, lived and died in konigsberg.
At no time in mis- life did he 20 more
than 20 miles away from his beloved
home. But. although he was so confined
locally and never took part in politics or
the practical affairs OF life he had a deep
sympathy with humanity, which can only
be explained by his genius.
Kant was born In l72i, Of German pa.
rents. lie never married. He acquired
marvellous power Of thinking and at 40
years OF age necaIne ~ professor I'm the
University Of konigstere. Most OF his
lectures were delivered in his own home.
the reason being the lack of room at the
university. HIS whole life wns wr apped
up In study, hut he had a genial and even
social disposition. lie loved 10 entertain
and ut his home were either three or nine
guests, the number Of the grncss or
muses. Everyone who knew, loved and
honored this truly great Dan.
rhe president illustrated his lectures
with portraits whicn W re thrown upon
the screen. He showed tho modern Kou-
iQsberR. several pictures Of Kant and a
photograph OF his massive skull, giving
an idea of the massve brain power OF the
author OF Pure Reasor."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-25
large number Of friends were present.

large number Of friends were present.
including many of Mr. Browns fellow
employees at B "A. Gladding a. Coz
There were many floral pieces of great
beauty, including ono from the b. II.
Gladding Company and one from the
Dry Goods EMPLOYEES Beneficial Asso-
citation. The remains will be taken to
Norton, Mass, for burial.
Mr.. Brown was one OF the oldest md
hest Known dry goods snlesmen in the
city, aud for may years had been In the
employ of Is. b.. GladdiDR d Co., where
ais. fidelity tn his employers and courtesy
to patrons won him the confidence and
esteem OF both.
During the funeral services the store Of
IS. III GladdiDR * Co. was closed out of
respect To- his men. ory
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-25
CITY HALL NEWS.
Board OF Canvassers Preparing the
Voting Lists.
Johnston Annexation Committee 10 Hold
aMesting Tomorrow.

The machinery OF the corporation of
the city of Providence, like that of the
gods, is grinding slowly, but is grinding
exceeding fine. The several departments
are attending mainly TO routine bust
ness, there being during tho present week
or two very little out of the ordinary.
The board Of oanvassers and registra-
tion Is putting In a great deal Of work in
making up the new voting lists TO be
usod at the coming spring election. ana
tho copy for The First ward matter was
sent to the printer 3 yesterday afternoon.
and the three commissioners and the
clerks are kept quite busy. City Messen-
ger Rhodes IS sending out notices for the
meeting Of the Common Council on
Monday evening next.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-25
A Big Indian Claim.

Sioux City, Iowa. Jan. 25. Indians in the
neighboring Omaha reservation are pressing
a claim OF nearly Ss5o,oOO against the general
government. In 1854. the Omahas sold the
United states $4,000 acres Of land IN what are
now Holt, Cedar Dixon and Knox counties,
Nebraska. They received in exchange
iwonty-six cents an acre and $4,000 acres
IN another locality whore they still reside. A
few weeks asO their attorneys reached tia
9 unclusiun that the treaty undcr which the
aslc was ~ rde entitled The Indians 10 Sl.-J
An acre and action Will bs iilsd nc Washington
tu a few dnts
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-25
DR.. Hsines Sued.

Bridget liesley Of Cumberland has
Vance. DR. George B. llaines OF Valley
Falls to recover $500 for alleged malprac
tics. Ibe plnintin claims Dr hsines
Improperly set u broken wrist for her.
ana that she has had 20 have the same
I.set, with great paiu and expense. MIR
Vance has also begun suit for John lio
Gunigle against the slater Cotton Com e
pany AZ Pawtucket 90 recover s2OVO for
the jsmming Of finger in a picker one
day last September.
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X. |. Yachi Club.

The January meeting Of the Rhode Island
Yacht Club for the election Of n nominating
committee. to vote on tho adoption Of pro-
posed amendment TO article ?, section Of the
constitution, and for the transaction OF
other business will le held NJ room A, Mar
ra2nnsctt hotel Mordny evening, January 81,
nt 2. In. Tine meeting viii rc adjourned to
Monday even NJ. February y, same place
and iOur, 60 hear the report Of the nominal
ing committcc. The annual uCciing will be-
held Moncay evening, February y. same
place ann hour Co receive the reports of com
mltlens and tho alnciinm ul niilouls.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-25
TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT.
Dobbs and Mrs. New Sentenced For
Killing Latter's Husband.

Eureka, Kas., Jan. 25.-George f. Dobbs
and Mrs. Amelia New recently convicted of
murder OF Mrs News husband have been
sentenced TO life imprisonment. When ar
raigned for sentence Dobbs siouily protested
his innocence. At the conclusion Of the trial,
and while the jury was celebrating "a on the
case, Mrs. New broke down and acknowl-
edged the murder Of her husband by herself
and Dobts. Joseph Now was mystcriously
murdered in October last. A few days later
Dobbs went 90 1.-Two with Mrs. New.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-25
ReporI on the West Estate.

The report Of Thomas r West. the custo-
dian Of the estate Of the late George J. West.
has beeu filed 81 the municipal court. The
amount % property mentioned In the report
j. over 81, 900 and includes notes mortgages.
Oliice and household furniture law library
and deposit uf so. go in tte Industrial Trust
tu-t property -++.444~d A-KGI ~ the nj
mii-trAtor ~ the estate
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-25

Council Clerk Hayden is a busy man
Just at present, and committee meetings
arc coming thick and fast Ths commit
tee on city property will meet at 4 'ciook
this Afternoon ana the coninittee on
claims Will meet at 2 p. IN. tomorrow.
THURSDAY afternoon the special commit
tee appointed for the purpose will meet
and talk over the proposed anne xation OF
a certain portion of the town of Johns
ton 10 this CITY. 1t is hardly probat le
that anything definite will be done at
the meeting beyond discussing the mat
ter informally. for the COMMITTEES mas not
yet had time to go into the important
question to any great extent. Friday AZ
tornoon tbs committee appointed 10 pro-
cure nm oil portrait of Mayor Baker Will
visit numbe Of local artists for the
purpose OF carrying out the Instructions
given by the resolutions.
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Suit For $1,000.

Dennis Dssine Of Foxboro. hdmini.tra.
tor on tie estate of John r. DsviLe Of
East Providence, has bosun suit tu ~.
ouver SlGC0 FOR the death OF his intestatc
John ! Device was stuck by car and
"illed on the SSih day OF July last
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-25
LARGELY ATTENDED.
Funeral Services of the Late Ma.
thaniel Brown.
Many Beau iful Floral Tributes Rested On
the Cask:t.

The funeral services OF Nathaniel
Brown wers leld today at II o'clock at
his )nte residence. il3 Pine street. The
services were conducted by Rev. Willard
&. Selleck and were very simple. A very
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-25

There is a revival ~ religion nov in uro-
grass at the Providence Gospel Mission. 221
No Main sirrct sunday aud Monday even
ing tho inquiry rcom In the rar of III Mis-
sion was alled with earnest seekers alter
sanciihcatlon and for pardon fos sln.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-25
Wire Correspondence Solicited.

A banking aud brokersge house having a pri.
.pate wire between Boston and Providence would
furnish n loop to r a abe parties Address Z. o.
Box i1is, Providoncs, H. l. ja2s-st
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-25

Another case brought to the consldera-
tion of the same committee is tbnt OF
Mabel +. Shepard, who claims $4,000 for
injuries received by defective cover over
"a manhole. Miss Shepard, who was n
teaci or IN private school. stepped on
lhe cover, which swung oil ana she fell
partly through the hole, sustain ing some
severe bruises. The committee is consid-
ering the matter with view looking
toward compromise.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-25

for the benefit OF the work of such bodies,
provided that n program of such enter
tainmenu To submitted To Mayors or
Town Councils at least 10 days prior to
the time of such entertainment to DO ap-
proved or dIsapproyed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-25
No Matter

How large or small your orders sre Ia
designing, engraving. clcctrotyIing or print
ing. n saving h. mado and bet work secuted
with The J. J. Ryder Co., 1910 Westminster
- 4
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-25

Mr.. kimball Of Provdence. asked that
the rules be not suspended. but that the
bill be referred tn the proper committee
for due consideration. He considered that
it was establishing rather dangerous pre-
cedent.
Mr.. Gardner OF Providence, agreed with
MIR. kimba and Mr.. kaws0n ;of Proyi-
deBce anted 20 know whether there was
anything in the bill which would effect
the entertainment at Rocky Point on
Sunday.
Al this stage Mr. Baker Withdrew his
motion for suspension and on his motion
the bill was reforred TO the judiciary COM
mittee.
Mr.. Holden. ef Woonsocket, presented
an act in amendment Of section 10 OF
chapter 229 'of jurisdiction OF the District
Courts. The bill provides that chiefs Of
police shnll be relieved from giving
surety for costs when warrants are applied
for; judiciary committee.
Mr.. Hayden of Warwick, preser ted an
act making appropriations for the sup
port OF the state during the fiscal year,
1898; committee on finance.
Mr.. Kimba of Provide noe presented a
joint resolution OF adjournment from
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-25
IN THE HOUSE.

The House was called to order at IL :O5
o'clock by Speaker Studley, ard the roll
OF members was called according To CTS
tom. The speaker then introduced as
chaplain of the day. Rev. Samuel u.
Webb, rector OF Christ Episcopal church,
who offered prayer.
Upon motion OF Mr.. Allen O; East
Greenwi-h, the reading of the records
was dispenfed with, anu Mr.. A lien then
moved that the governor nnd the senate
he informed that the House was ready
for business.
Mr.. Holden of Woon socket moved that
the House proceed to the selection OF
seats, with the provision that all ex-
speakers be allowed to select their respect.
i've seats previous To the drawing and
IL was So voted.
Mr. Hansford of Warwick. for ex-
Speaker Allen, chose No Sc, thu seat so
long occupled by ex Speaker Ellerv II.
Wilson, and which is generally looked
upon as the seat OF the leader OF the
Ill uso
Other seats were drawn as usual
friends of absent members being allowed
TO draw for them. Mayor Baker OF Prov
idence arrived just In time and drew
desk No. 81.
Mr.. Allen moved ibat rulos Nos. 5, Q.
~, 81 BS, ~ and 80, which were not
adopted at the Newport session. be adopt
ell in addition TO tie House rules now In
force; 50 voted.
Under authority vested in him by the
rules. Speaker Studlcy announced the
following appointments: Doorkeeper
Joseph NJ. proveucher; for pages, Axel
Gustavssn, to committee on judiciary
Joseph IL. Wni.temore committee on
cnsnce; Charles u. O'CUnnOr. commit
tee on special legislation; William T..
Lswis, committee on education; Walter /.
Gar. committee on corporations; Rob
ert T.. johnson unassigned
Sir. Baker ~ Providence. introduced
m net fer tire -t-tt4ssas.,snt of chapter los
0f the General Laws, entitled OF show
aud Exhibitions aEo ASKED that ~ 6
rules lie suspenoe. aud the bill pat upon
Its passage The bill provides that all rs
ligiOus. charitable and educational insti-
tntiOns and bodies may bc Dermitted "a
give entertainments or concerts OF sun
day. provided that the proceeds shall be
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-25

due form at the state house today. when
both branches of the state government
met for the transaction Of business. The
chambers Of the Senate and HOUSE pre-
sented an animated appearance, the desks
of the respective presiding officers teing
rroiusely decorated with cut flowers. The
political leaders from the several sec
tions OF tho state were on hand in the
lobbies md the state library. and were
more or less busy with matters TO come
up later in the session.
IN THE SENATE
The Senate was called to order by Gov,
Dyer. and The roll was called. Rev.
Georpe Mcclellan Fisk, rector of st. Ste
phen's Churcn, acted as chaplain OF the
day.
Prior % the calling of the roll Hon.
Jeremiah w. Horton of Newport, took the
oath OF office. and at this point the mes
sage of Gov. Dyer was read and ordered
communicated to the House OF Represen-
tatives.
After the reading Of the message Mr..
Littletleld of pawtucket. introduced an
act for tho amendment OF Chapter l9l.
General Laws, "of domestic relations,
which relates 10 marriage fees also an
and executions. and tbs service thereof"
committee on judiciary.
Mr.. Kenyon of Charlestown, introduced
an act providing that the name Of Nelson
Seamless Filled Wire Company be changed
read and passed.
MIR Drown of Warren offered resolu.
ton providing for the appropriation of
$1,000 for printing volume 10 of the Rhode
Island reDurts and n resolution for 5000
for the printing Of 300 copies OF volume
10. vital statistics Of Rhode Island; COM
mittee on finance.
Dir. Freeman of Lincoln presented an
act in amendment OF section l3. chapter
29i, General Laws; committee on judic-
iary.
Also All act to provide for the appoint
ment OF a highway commission; commit.
tee on judiciary.
The Senate then adjourned to Wednss-
day morn iu0 at IL o'clock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-25

The long drawn out case of George Il.
Cranston OF Pleasant Bluff against the
city is again under consideration by the
committee on pending suits. Mr. Grams
ton claims compensation for alleged dam
ages Which he sustained, due tn the city
digging large hole in his Lnthing leach
and leaving the same unprotected Thrae
drowning accidents have occurred in this
hole, and Mr.. Cranston mnk~s the claim
that his business has suffered in conse-
quence. The case has already been car
ried into the courts. DEt there now seems
10 be n probability that a settlement will
be made at an early date.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-25

The board OF license commissioners
VIII commence next month deceive ap-
plications for liquor licenses for the en-
suing year, although not many applica-
lions are expected until about the first of
March.
Matters are quiet In the public park de-
pnrtment at proseEt il * said chat Max
Sloman, the new keeper OF the menag-
erie. is rapidly getting into touch with
his mora or less untnmeo charges
Tie health Of the city, according 10
City Physician Cbapip, Is very satisfac-
tory. and the percentage OF deaths Is
very low.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-25
A Bill 10 Prevent Sunday Enter
tainmenls Presented.
GOVERNORS MESSAGE READ.

The first day of the January session OF
the General Assembly was observed In
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-25

Mr.. Kimball of Provide noe presented a
joint resolution OF adjournment from
Arizona republican., 1898-12-06
FUTURE or pHELIpplNES
The'r Disposition and Government
 Will Cause Grr at Controversy.

Washington, Dec. 5.-The opinion is very generally expressed by public men in Washington that there will be considerable controversy over the dis position of government of the Philip pine islands, but the question will probably not come up during the pres ent session of congress. Senator Tel Ter expressed the opinion today that the peace treaty with Spain would probably, as far as it related to the Philippines, deal only with the cession of the islands to the United States by Spain, and would hardly go into the subject of method of government or disposition.
 Such a treaty of peace he thought would be ratified during the present session of congress, but he expressed the opinion that the next congress, having to decide the question of the government of the islands, would have pretty lively contention over the mat ter.
 Similar views of the situation have been expressed in one form and another by a great many men in congress, and there is a wide divergence Of opinion as to how far the constitution would stand in the way of giving a federal government to the islands which would exclude them from the constitutional prohibition of discrimination as to du- ties, etc, between several states.
 Senator Foraker and Representative Hepburn both contend that this proyis- ion Of the constitution does not neces- sarily apply to territory which comes into the possession of the United States, and that the islands need not be treated as a part of the Union in the matter of tariff laws. etc.
 It is said that if the treaty presented to the senate for ratification should contain any clause which would affect the question of method of government or provide in advance for an fopen door" policy as it is understood in ref erence to the oriental country there would be a hard fight over the ratifi- cation of the treaty, and it might not be possible to dispose of the question at this session.
 It is thought, however, that the treaty will not be complicated by an at tempt to fix a policy of dealing with the islands, and that it will be prompt ly ratified
Arizona republican., 1898-12-06
CAN'T GET AWAY BEFORE JUNE
The United States Force Required to Control the islands Must Be at Least
 Twice asLasge as That Now There.

the war with Spain. One official said today that he movement of 10000 American troops from San Francisco to Manila did not require half the time or expense that would be necessary for the movement of a like number of troops from Manila to CadiZ. The distance from the Philippines to Spain is more than a thousand miles greater than it is from San Francisco to Ma uila, even by the route through the Suez canal. and that would require about an equal number of days, be- sides being a great deal more expen- sive.
 One high official of the war depart nlent stated today that thls govern ment would be disposed to treat Spain leniently in the matter of removing her troops from the Philippines. and that all reasonable time asked for would De allowed her.
 This government will not wait until the evacuation is complete, however, before sending additional troops to the island, provided larger force is con sidered necessary.
 The matter has not yet been decided oy the administration, but some off, cials believe that properly to establish 3 military government in the Philip pines would require force almost 7wice the size of that now under com mand of General Otis. If their views prevail, it is considered likely that the date for the final evacuation by Spain will be postponed until congress has had time to provide for the increase of the regular army Now that peace is assured, this increase can hardly be long delayed, because Of the necessity for substituting regulars for the vol unteers who by a runng of the supreme court just after the civil war, can de- mand their release when peace is de- clared.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-06

Washington, Dec. , (SpaciaD Con gress is in sessicn again. Bo h houses assembled at nocn today amid seems which attested to the general inte. est taken in national affairs. Tha house naturally was the focus of greatest ex- citement. There were but few mem bers absent from their seats whsn Speaker Reeds gavel fell, ard the gal leries were crowded to their most ca pacity- In the corridors leading to the gallery doors lcng files of men and women were marshalled by the capitol police, and there they remained for hours or until room was made inside. when one by one they were permitted to pass the doors It reminded old- timers of the exciting days a ysar C., two ago when the silver question was uppermCst in the minds Of the people and the congress was wrestling with it.
 Notwithstanding the persistence Of the visitors today several thousa q were unable to gain admittanca to either the house or the senate chamber Tha house galleries were full an hours before the proceedings began. Sons cf. the visitors appeared as early as g. o'clock. These had had expev.anc of former opening days, and did not in tsnd t0 be disapp0inted As tfe mem bcrs entered tha chamber tEey received much attention, and the more famous of them were discuss by the galleri $. A great many members were def= ated III t1e last election, and these naturally came ln for more CT less humorous crit lclSm. As the populist members sought their seats they were subjected tC some goCd-natured chaffing, fer be it remem. berfd that the pops suffered WhOles losses last month. Jerry Simpson. Cf Kansas, is enc Of the UT for tunate ones, but Jerry has plenty of sand" and he does not mind d little fun a his ex- pense. He is used to it, in fact Efr James Hamilton Lewis, Cf Washington state, whose whiskars have excited the admiration Of an entire continent, looked mighty spruce today, but he could net conceal the feeling Of chagrin due to his failure to corral enough votes to return him to the next con gress.
 There was applause when Nelson Dingley, Cf Maine, took his accustomed seat, and several democrats in the gal leries applauded when 'Jos" Bailey. Of Texas, the leader Cf the miro-ity. swung into the room. Ba Icy. a3 UslaI. was dressed in black, and his immacu- ldI- SnIIC lFoIrL SSSH6d 10 pc little more expansive than Of yora. Joseph appeared to be in good spirits, but his friends were aware Of the fact tta- hs is very much worried over the move ment to cust him from the democratic lead ership. Outwardly, however, he appeared to be very well satisfied with the outlook. When Represents. i've Babcock, of Wisconsin, chairman Of the republican congressional committee entered the chamber he was accorded demonstrative welcome MT. BabcCck has rsasOn tC be pretty well sat sfisd with himself these days. Through his effcrts one of the most vigorous cam paigns in the history Of republican po.- itics was waged last fall, and it was mere successful than many RepHbli- cans believed it would De. MT. Bab-