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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-10-31
Force Of 1000 Surrenders to
Beers Near Ladysmith.
Irish FusIIlers, the G|oucestershire Regi-
Inent and No. 10 Mounted Battery
Were Forced to Capitu|ate.

avowal that 1T was his fault has awak-
ehed the deepest sympathy.
An ofiicial or the war office said to a
| representative of The Associated Press:
III Is more likely due to the craze of
our younger officers 10 distinguish
themselves, obtain mention in the dis
| patches and earn the Victoria Cross
IMAM 10 the fault of that splendid In
dlan Veteran, General White in spite of
his avowal"
The reverse had an immediate effect
on the Stock exchange today here.
where consols fell II. Rio Tintos fell q.
BULLER AT CAPE TOWN.
The afternoon newspapers made only
brief editorial comments on the news
from Ladysmith. but their headlines
voiced the feeling Of general sorrow.
one announcement today was received
by the British with lnfeigned satisfac-
tion. namely. the arrival OF Gen. Butler
at Cape Town. But. ii is pointed out,
Gen. Builer cannot end war without an
army corps. and some of the troops
which are to compose X have not even
left England for South Africa.
Dispatches from Cape Town show that
General Buffers reception there was
most enthusiastic. He was welcomed
by Gen. Sir Frederick Forester Walk
er, after which they both entered a
carriage and drove 10 Government
! House. escorted by mounted police and
mounted volunteers. They were wildly
cheered by the throngs OF people lining
the route. There were cries of "Avenge
Majuba," and wild cheers for the gen.
eral. General Buffers face was impas-
sive as he returned military salutes for
the cheers. Other advicesH from Cape
Town show that the Beers are gather
ing in considerable force at Dewdrop.
southwest OF Ladysmith while large
forces Of Beers are advancing over the
Heupmakaar road. A big camp OF
Beers rs to be formed between Har-
rismith Bridge and Potgietere farm
at Dewdrop. which, Ii Is said will ex-
tend four miles.
PRETORIA QUIET.
An Englshman, who has arrived at
Aljwal North, from Pretoria. whence
he was expelled by way of Bloemfon-
tein. SAYS that when he left Pretoria all
the stores there were carrying on busi-
ness as usual. President Kruger was
still there and he did not see any
wounded at johannesburg. Some
Transvaal papers are still published
and contain glowing accounts of the
successes of the Boer arms, saying
that Kimberley and Mafeking are ex-
pected to fall at any moment, while
Bechuanaland is conquered and an
nexed: that the republican arms are
also successful in Natal, and that the
burghers are continuing their victori-
Gus march south. capturing British
prisoners and stores. The papers ad-
nit that the battle of Elandslaagte was
a reverse for the Beers. who lost thirty
killed. had many wounded and that S.
Beers were made prisoners. Ladysmith.
according to the Beers newspapers. is
soon TO be taken.
Continued on Page Two.)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-10-31
PERSONAL TAXES.


Today Is the last day in which per-
sonal property taxpayers can settle
with the city treasurer IL they desire
TO vote for candidates for the city coun-
ell at the coming election. Those who
failed TO pay their taxes at o'clock
this afternoon, will not have much Of a
voice in city affairs, beyond the privi-
lege accorded TO registry voters OF
casting their ballots for general city
officers. The names OF all personal prop
erty voters that have paid their taxes
up to- o'clock this afternoon. VIII with
out delay. be reported to the board OF
canvassers and registration. and the
names OF those who have failed to pay
will be stricken of the property list and
added TO the registry column. Last
year there were between 500 and 700
personal property voters who failed 10
qualify. and the year before that over
500.
The board of canvassers visited the
Sixth. Seventh. Eight. Ninth and Tenth
wards last evening. for the purpose OF
canvassing the ward lists but in the
whole FIVE wards there were not more
than n dozen changes. The board Will
meet for the purpose OF the final can
vass Of all the ward and district lists
AZ their office in City Hall tomorrow
morning. AZ 2 o'clock. and will remain
In session until : r. m.
Superintendent ~ Health Chapin re-
ports one new case of scarlet fever on
Nfolet street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-10-31
FERRYBOAT CUT DOWN,
SINKS IN FEW MINUTES
One Man Known to Have Been
Drowned, Another Missing-=Fear
That Others Have Perished

in a trice the women were fitted with
q life preserYeTs. The small number of
passengers did not exhaust the supply
of preservers, but many in their ex-
citement did not stop 10 put them on,
but leaped overheard unprovided 1t is
feared that some such persons must
Rave gone down in the chilly waters
before help came.
COURAGE DISPLAYED.
The deckhands displayed commend
able courage. Capt Durham and Chief
Engineer Peufield set them splendid
examples. Capt. Durham was the last
man TO leave his boat. He kept up a
constant call for help with his whistle
and when he finally left he tied the
whistle to keep up the sound and when
the Chicago finally went down she did
IL with her whistle blowing Engineer
Peniield kept his hand on the throttle
until the water put oVt the fires In the
boilers and he had scarcely time ia
run On deck and jump overheard when
the boat went down.
Don't get excited She won't sink"
the deck hands cried as they ran among
the passengers. There's plenty of
time They managed to re-assure the
majority OF the passengers.
Captain Durham saw the Chicago
was doomed and he gave the command
for all hands to go upon the upper deck.
This created a new panic and men and
women by the dozen leaped over board
ana struggled 10 get away from the
vortex when the vessel went down.
HARD TO GET CLEAR.
The city Of Augusta found herself
unable for a few moments TO get out of
the hole she had made. Her anchor
chains were entangled in the splnters
and u"spite her reversed engines SHE
was unable at first 60 do more than pu.l
the Chicago down stream with her The
CITY of Augustus nose was clear into
the Chicago's hull. She finally managed d
TO get Gear and backed away. No cf
fort was made by her crew To lower
boats 10 help the pass myers who were
then in the water by the score their
cries being plainly audible on shore.
The tug boat Chauncey NJ. Depew
reached the scene before the Chicago
sank and took 30 people from the ferry
boat ana out Of tn water. The firebolt.
the police boat and several launches
were called 60 the scene and did valua.
bic work In rescuing people. Several
small boats were sent out from the piers
and In ones. twOs and threcs. the
drt nched. chilled and sometimes uncoH.
sfiris passengers were brought into
me piers where they received scde \
attention.
John Bryson. who was dtowned was
the driver Of y Unitei states mail van
going 10 the New York post office Re-
sides the vehicle I'm Brvson's charge
there were on the Chicago a truck be-
longing 20 the Adams Express company
containing $4,000 silver bars. two
CONTINUED on Paga Two)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-10-31

New York. Oct 31.-The iPennsylva-
MIA company's ferryboat Chicago, ply
ing between CortIandt street. this CITY,
and the Pennsylvania railway depot in
Jersey City, was cut down by the Sa-
vannah line steamer City of Augusta
about / o'clock this morning as the
ferryboat was crossing To the east side
OF North river
Within few minutes of the collision,
and before the Chicago could make her
slip, she sunk in ~ feet OF water. 1T is
not definitely known how many pas
sengers were on board the Chicago at
the time OF the disaster. but the num-
Der is variously estimated at from 5O
10 100. one man. John Bryson, is known
TO have been drowned. His body was
recovered. Fireman Nroom OF the Chi
cago is missing and is thought to have
been caught in the stockhold. II is
not improbable that other lives were
lost.
SIGNAL UNHEEDED.
When the Chicago left Jersey city
at 1885 a. m. Capt. William Durham
was i'm the forward pilot house direct
ing the boat pei sonattS and one OF his
deckhands was at the wheel. The night
was perfectly clear. The tide was ebb-
ing fast and capt. Durham on this ac-
count was Obliged 20 keep his boat
headed we'll up stream. AS he neared
the New York shore he put his helm
over to head into the slip and as the
Chicago swung around the captain
caught sight OF the city Of Augusta
bearing down on him. She was COM
ing up stream and was very close.
Capt. Durham gave two blasts cf his
port he rang the signal 20 so ahead at
whistle 10 signify his inteyt!on 20 pass
TO starboard and putting his helm "a
fun speed. The City OF Augusta. Capt.
Durham saws. did not reply 10 the sig
nal. but kept right on her course \
moment later the CITY OF Augusta ram
med the Chicago Just abaft her paddle
wheel on the starboard side.
WILD EXCITEMENT.
4 scene OF Wild excitement followed.
,rhe messengers. most Of whom had ris-
on 20 go TO the forward end OF tie
fcrrvboat 90 be prepared 10 leave as
she reached her slip. made wild
scramble for life preservers. Fortu-
nately there werelfew women aboard
no~~Snore than fivei or six-End at first
they were showed TO thetrear. George
Rlurnenv, ock and George Ray, truck
men. who were coming over 20 the
CITY with their loads Of milk. jumped
into the middle Of the struggling mass
and shouted. "Hands on The wO-
men first. Save the women"
a score Of men took up the shout and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-10-31
PLEADED NOLO CONTENDERE.
tshlcn, Charged In Three Iriomsns viii As
S,u'tllg Llio CHS, Has Sentences Deferred.

samuel Ashton. who was on three
charges indicted by the last grand jury
Tor attempting to carnally know young
girls under the age of consent today
retracte.. his former plea of not guilty
90 the three indictments. and pleaded
nolo contendere. Assistant Attorney
General Stearns sad that the police au-
thpfltles were willing that sentence
should De deferred yiuriuT ro0i be-
ht''.f MT Stearns said that Ashton
was IN pfecarious con nlition of health.
rage q rage and Cushing were attor-
neys for Ashton.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-10-31
Railroads Refusal to Remove Rails
Characterized as a Gross Breach
Of Good Faith.

BY resolution OF the city council the
Consolidated and Providence and Wor-
cester Railroad companies were ordered
20 take up their tracks on Market
Square and South Water street, within
80 days from date. The time expired
July /, 1899, and the railroads having
neglected or refused TO obey the reso-
luton the commissioned public works
was directed TO remove the rails. The
railroad companies filed a bill in equity
asking 10 have the commissioner re-
strained from taking up the rails,
claiming that the city had no right to
keep them from the streets permanent
ly. A temporary injunction was grant
ed, and the answer of the city through
the city sOlic4lor to the railroads bill,
which is an elaborate document cover
ing With It's eXh bits, y pages or type
written matter. and is accompanied by
copies of deeds, plats and agreements,
is substantially as follows:
CONTENTION DENIED.
The answer AYERS that the allegations
OF the bill that the tracks in Canal
street, Market square and South Water
street furnish the connection between
the main track and the Ere, ght yards Of
the railroad companies and the steam
boat company at Fox Point is not true,
inasmuch as q. connection is only fur
nished by the rails passing through
Steeple street, and the triangular piece
Of land referred TO. and that the con-
nectiOn between the main ack and the
water front upon which the railroad
companies lay so much stress in .-~sr
bill can only be maintained by usiI,g
tracks over land conveyed by the rail-
road companies 10 the city for a valu-
able consideration. and through streets
in which the railroad companies have
relinuuished all their rights to the city
for valuable consideration
That inasmuch as the connection is
only maintained in derogation OF the
rights of the city OF Providence in land
purchased from the complainants, and
i'm violation Of the deed and covenants
made to the city for a valuable consid-
Grafton the connection is not a part of
the rights or franchises OF the COM
plainants and its destruction would
he no injury TO the COM
right to complain
RIGHTS GRANTED.
The answer further alleges that the
city has granted 10 the New York, New
Haven and Hartford Railroad company
and TO All the railroads owned. leased
or controlled by it valuable rights In
Aliens avenue and India streets and
other streets in the city for the purpose
of enabling them 20 maintain thor
connection with the water front with
out using their tracks In Market square
and adjoining streets. At the tune or
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-10-31
sut,or psr,o-,l irlu-Iss.

sncd the Charlton Manufacturing rnrs-
unnv To recover $1,000 for altered nc~ii-
gence. Marien worked FOR to ff'snA-
ant and he claims that m violation r.
its duty % give i'm n safe nlacr -
work. the corporation prrnfied ~
floor % remain wet and sioperv. arf
ne fell. and tne ankle II his left foot
was broken.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-10-31
StItLsn VIII paraIr,s

Chicago. oct 3i.--A special from New
Orleans says: Charles r. Parker. the
weil-known billiard manager. vas
stricken with paralysis In the right side
here last night, and Is in a precarlous
condition.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-10-31

wedding fnvftaton hunting around for
that will be for the bride The first thought Isl
II tina and different from the
things We can prescribe for that
trouble. a rich and unusual stock OF Slverware
Cut Glass Jewery. We show things have
ter
with We
SILVER COMPANY. A
MatheWson
p s.-If you weddin Invitations 10 the best
quality OF engraving
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-10-31

, the delivery OF the deed from the rail-
roads above referred 10 the New York
New Haven and Hartford Railroad
company represented to the city that il
desired TO use the tracks over the land
conveyed until the new terminal sta
tion should be completed and the sta
ton has long stnce been completed and
is in use and occupation.
BREACH OF GOOD FAITH.
The answer alleges that the action OF
the compliments in neglectng and re-
fusing 10 remove their rails from Mar
ket square and adjoining streets is a
gross breach OF good faith with the
city and contrary TO the railroad COM
pany's agreement, and that. apart from
the right Of the city 10 order the re-
moval of the rails when the same is
desired for the public welfare. the COM
plainant railroad companies have by
their own actions relinquished their
rights 10 longer continue the use of
their rails i'm Canal street. Market
square and South Water street as well
as in Steeple street and the triangular
piece Of land conveyed to the city by
the railroad companies.
OBSTRUCTION AND NUISANCE.
The answer further alleges that the
passage of freight or passenger cars
over the rails in these streets propelled
by steam or horse power is a serious OBJ
struction and nuisance. injurious to the
city and the welfare Of its citizens, and
that the complainants do not need or
require TO use these tracks as hereto
fore. and that since the completion of
the new terminal station. the railroad
companies have in fact made little use
Of the rails i'm Market square and adjoin-
ing streets and that arrangements have
been completed for the carriage Of cars
of the railroad companies from India
street to their several customers in So
Water street by electric power without
additional cost to the railroads and at
less cost to their customers than at
present by the only corporation having
the right to use electric power in that
street
WHY CLAIM IS MADE.
The answer also states that the oppo-
sition TO the removal OF it's rails Is not
in consequence of any present need or
necessity of the complainant railroad
companies. but is made solely for the
reason of a desire to own the lines for
the sake Of possible advantage in the
future in the way of negotiations with
the city or with the corporation now
authorized TO trop.l cars through said
streets by electricity.
The answer further alleges that the
complainants have never had and do
not now have any rights In Canal
street. Market square and South Water
street which the city OF Providence has
not a right TO revoke and which have
not been revoked by the action OF the
city council set forth I'm said bill The
answer prays that the bill may be dis
missed with costs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-10-31

was discovered at o'clock and much
tlIne was lost by the fire brigade ms
lakinS the Webster house Tor The west
eth mousse. which is i'm another part OF
the city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-10-31

buNef- oi rom pounds 90 go pounds ot
'oite can surely Ind what they want from
oui la-t weeks Pun chase ~ over 20 bags
10 not 1c AFRAID 90 name n low price; We
deliver tue goods FRASER BROS. Co.,
Importers, 20 Mey bOssot street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-10-31
TO THE PUBLIC.

TO THE PUBLIC.
n
he o
INSPECTOR BUILDINGS, CITY HALL
II,
A Empir eatre
say That times the Empire opened stories regarding the
OF reach m
OF
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devoted like this vicinity internally OF wood
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Of
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-28
BERKELEY ADvTs.

ThoR PENTHOUSE NO. SIS VIRGINIA
Il Get. z rooms, For further infor-
nation apply TO T.. NJ. SMITHS Grocery
Store, corner Berkeley avenue and liberty
street. Berkeley. oc2l-it
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-28
PETERSBURG.
THE THE MEETING OF EPwoRTH
LEAG ERS-PEANUTS-
G esF5l3i

Petersburg. Va, October 27.-The reg
qlar monthly meeting of the Epworth
league Union of Petersburg and Eft
trick, was held ut the Methodist Church
at Ettrick last night and was very
largely attended. The exercises CON
sisted of appropriate readings and sing
ing. NO reports We're read.
The first bag of Virginia peanuts of
TINS years crop was received at Wake
feld, on the Norfolk and Western rail-
road. this morning. The first bag of
these nuts were received at Wakefield
week earlier last year.
spanish peanuts are quoted here to-
day at 60 cents per bushel.
Eureka Lodge, knights of Pythlas. OF
this city, is making arrangements for
holding u grand bazaar for one week
IN december next. The bazaar will be
held at the Library Hall, and there will
be dancing each night. The proceeds
are TO be applied to the building of a
new Pythian Hall.
The interior OF the West End Baptist
Church is fast approaching completion.
me mastering is about completed and
next week the steel ceiling win be put
up by firm in Washington. d. c. THE
contract for the pews has been award
ed iirm in Grand Rapids, Mich. The
cnureh, when finished, will cost about
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-28

DIaEcroR That who has been With you SO long Is
She
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hoadnch y
ssoy :. .ter taxing Tabnl
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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-28
NE WORT NEWS.
DEATH OF MISS scHMELz AT

DEATH OF MISS SCHMEI,z AT
ASHEVILLE
Newport News. Va, October 27.-Nriss
susie Schmelz, daughter of Mr.. Henry
-. Schmelz, died at Asheville, N. c.,
last night. A telegram received here to-
DAY oy Mr. G. a. Schmelz conveyed
the sad intelligence. Deceased was IA
years old and was Mr.. Schmelz's sec
ond daughter. She had been at Ashe-
Vile for three months. The funeral will
take place Tomorrow afternoon at 8
O'Clock from the Hampton Baptist
Church.
Inc Boyle murder trial is still in pro-
gross. The State Is making a strong
case against the accused.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-28
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1ne ap

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4 ssett's Emulsion COD Liver OIL ....... 70
d ssllsYalWp olss, Emulsion Cod Liver OIL. 10
hsaiipsS Emulsion Cod Liver OIL 800. rs
& sian Cod liver OH. pint........ go
saaibb. Cod Liver OIL, pint J. ). 80. 80
n sgteS Cod Liver Oh. pint......,..... .25
Seven Sisters Hair Grower......4o and as
81 ssysn sistera' u air Cleaner ........... 40
e Co.'S Eau de Quinine...... so
Eau Quiine ........... 40
sers air yigor .7s
SfsaH ssrs Hair Renew .......... .73
si!ns Celery Compound .7s
atsea.s q erylra ........ ....... .75
sRolfs,s EDyspep ablets relieve that
|sfHll ceiling after eating, heartburn and
saneo rnforta able effects. heartburn and
eation. price 10 and Csc.
Alls patent medicines at like prices.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-28

MIgHt EIrom stay with their brother,
Profes ssr w. w. Briggs. at Locust
Miss Louise Burgess. who had been
day for North Carolina.
Mrs. Lee Britt has come home from
stop at Petersburg and Dinwiddle
county.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-28
CHRISTIAN CONFERENCE.

The following delegates to the East
ern Virginia Annual Christian Confer
ence, which will meet next Tuesday az
Waver1y, were chosen: w. Il. Duke,
John Il. Lotzia, c. A. Shoop. J. T.. West
The conference will have four days
session
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-28
TOWN OF SUFFOLK
Or. StaIey Called to Serve Chris
tlan Church Another Year.
church EIecss Omcers-HIeh school
Roll or Honor-In tho County
Conrt-Mr. Freeny Celebrates His
pirthdny-A Quiet Marriage.
(snecial to yirginian-Pllot.)

Suffolk, Va. October 27.-Dr. w. w.
Stalcy, one OF the most beloved pastors
in Suffolk, has been chosen to serve the
Christian Church another year. 1t was
done last night at a regular quarterly
conference. The next will be DR.. Sta
.ley's eighteenth year, a longer term
than that Of any other clergyman in
Suffolk or Nansemond county.
DR.. Staley accepted the charge in a
few well said and feeling words.
CHURCH OFFICERS.
The following church officers We're
named: Ben. L. Cutchin, clerk; Hersey
Woodward, secretary; I. w. Artman,
collector; c. A Shoop, superintendent
OF Sunday school; John King, assist
ant; v. S. Ililby, lecturer.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-01-19
la Grlppe saccessruIly Treated.

I have just recovered from the second
attack of la grippe this year, says Mr..
JAS. A, Jones, publisher of the Leader,
Mexia, Texas. 'In the latter case 1 used
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, and ]
think with considerable success, only
being in bed a little over two days
against ten days for the former attack.
The second attack I an satisfied would
have been equally as bad as the first
but for the use of this remedy as had
to go to bed in about 6 hours after be-
ing struck with it, while in the first
case l was able to attend to business
about two days before getting down ,"
For sale by R. S. Bolton, druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-01-19
spain's Greatest Need.

Mr.. r. P, Olivia, Barcelona, Spain,
his winters at Aiken, South
Weak nerves had caused
severe pains in the back of his head.
On using Electric Bitters, Americas
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this grand medicine is what his coun-
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need it. Every bottle guaranteed, only
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