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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-22
Submitted by Prof. SChurman
Of the Peace Commission.
Provides for Provincial Government
Pending Action by Congress- Rebel
Force is Disintegrating Rapidly.

Manila, May 22.-5:15 p. m.-Prof.
Schurman. head fthe nited States
Philippine commission. has submitted
the following written propositions to
the Filipinos:
while the final decision as to the
form of government is in the hands of
congress, the president under his mill
tary powers, pending the action of con-
gress, stands ready TO offer the follow
ing form of government:
"A governor general to be appointed
by the president; a cabinet TO be ap-.
pointed by the governor general; all
the judges to be appointed by the presi-
dent: the heads OF departments and
Judges TO be either Americans or Fill
pinos, or both, and also a genera ladvis-
ory council it's members TO be chosen
by the people by form OF suffrage TO
be hereafter determined upon.
'sThe president earnestly desires that
bloodshed cease and that the peJple OF
the Philippines at an early date enjoy
the largest measure OF self government
compatible with peace and order"
The United States commission pre-
pared the scheme and the president
cabled his approval of the form OF the
document
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-22
CHARITIES AND CORRECTIONS.
Twenty Sixth National Conference viii Close al
Cincinnati Tomorrow kghL.

Cincinnati, May 22.-The 26th nat
iopal conference of charities and cor
rections which began here last We'd
nesday will close tomorrow night. DIR.
C. Rutter. president of the Ohio Asy-
ium for epileptics at Gallipolis, opened
the general session today with an adj
dress on Expert Testimony in Insan-
ity Trials"
Hon. /. T.. Mack, editor of the San
dusky Register and trustee OF Ohio in
stitutions, delivered an address on
What Shall We Do with the Insane"
A general discussion on insanity fol-
lowed.
In the section on organization of the
charity the discussion on local agen-
cies, chattel mortgages, pawn shops, in
stalment buyings, etc. was opened by
Miss Mary l.. Birtwell. OF Cambridge,
Mass, Prof w. II. Patterson of Iowa
City and Alfred o. Crozier. of Grand
Rapids.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-22
Rebel Force Dlslnlegratlng.

Washington, May 22.-The war de-
partment assrecelved the following ca
blegram from Gen. Otis:
Manila, May %.
Adjutant General. Washington:
Conditions as follows. In Bulacan
province troops maintained at Quanga.
Balinga: Lawton preceding down Rio
Grande river'from san Isidro, has driv-
en- eneniy wTstwaTd from San Antonio,
Cariao and Arayat. where he was
ioined yesterday by Kobbe's column;
will reach Santana and Cadaba today.
Macarthur still at San Fernando and
will occupy cities so1th and westward.
Insurgent forces dsintegrating daily.
Luna's force at Tarlac much dimin-
ished: has destroyed several miles rail :
way i'm his front: number OF officers or
rank have deserted Luna and few have
entered Manila for protection. In Pap'
manga and Bulacan inhabitants re-
turning 10 homes. Only fear in insurg'
ent troops: south OF Manila, disintegra-
ton progressing. though large force
stu maintained: conditions improving
daild. Send battalion trops and gum
boat 20 Negros tomorrow TO allay ex.
element I'm southern portion OF the IS
land and west coast Ccbu Have de-
MED request OF Aguinaldo's commits
sioners for arnnIstice. OTIS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-22
No Definite Information.

The Fiipinos have made no definite
propositions, except for a cessation or
hostilities until they can present the
question of peace TO the people. Prof.
Schurman told the Filipinos that they
had no means of gathering the people
together. as the Americans control most
OF the ports He also reminded them
that a liberal form or government was
offered them and pointed out that IT
was better than the conditions existing
under Spanish rule.
-tsozaga, president of the Filipino COM
mission replied that nothing could be
worse than Spanish rule and admitted
that the form OF the government pro-
posed was liberal.
The civilian members OF the Filipino
commission have declined TO cooper
ate with the other members OF that
commission, as the former consider
Aguinaldo's latest demand TO be pre-
posterous. after Maj. Gen. Otis refusal
of an armistice. referring TO his wish
for time in order 70 consult the Filipino
congress. After conference tomorrow
with the United States commissioners
the Filipino commissioners will lunch
with Prof. Schurman and will after
wards visit the vessels OF the Ameri-
can fleet
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-22
DEAD IN EACH
OTHERS ARMS
Mr.. and Mrs. Ball Commit
Suicide In Their Boston Home.
TURN ON GAS THEN GO TO BED
Their Dead Bodies Were Discovered BY
Friends Early This Morning.
OPEN LETTERS LEFT FOR FRIENDS.
MI. Ball, In Years Past, Was a Well Known Ora.
m,io Critic, and Was EmploIsd on
Leading Boston Newspapers.
Their Dead Bodies Were Discovered BY
Friends Early This Morning.
OPEN LETTERS LEFT FOR FRIENDS.

Boston, May 22.-W. II w. Ball and
his wife committed suicide this morn
ing by gas asphyxiation at their home
in Roxbury. rhey were found shortly
after o'clock, both lying dead on the
bed in a close embrace. Mr.. Ball was
CO years old and his wife was 20. De-
spondensy on account Of i'll health was
assigned as the reason for the act.
Mr.. Ball had written severa letters to
various friends, which were found open
on a table and in which he spoke of
suicide. Mr.. Ball was an Englishman
and came 10 this city 35 years ago. He
soon made his way into the highest
ranks of journalism and for many years
was the dramatic critic of the Boston
Traveller. also the Boston Herald and
other dailies. He was a noted Shakes
perian commentator and was a man OF
recognized culture and learning. He
was a particularly warm friend OF Sir
Henry Irving and whenever that great
actor came TO this city he called on Mr..
Ball. Mr.. Ball had not done any active
work in Journalism for the past ten
years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-22
THE KILLING OF DOwO.
NonsuIi Grained The Case Brought 10 RscoSof
$4,000 from Union Railroad Co.

The suit of Edward Arnold, adminis-
traitor on the estate OF Patrick Dowd.
against the Union Railroad company.
to recover $4,000 for the death of Dowd,
was disposed of in Judge Dubois ciurs
this morning. Dowd was run over by a
car of the defendant corporation on
South Main street about five years ago.
He was dead when the car was Stop
ped and it was with much difficulty hls
body was removed from under the car.
His right foot was severed from his
leg and his remains were taken into
the fire station near the scene of tha
accident.
The trial today resulted in nonsuir
as the plaintiff had only two wit
nesses. and they only saw the body un>
der the car, so il was impossible to
prove that the PLAINTIFFS intestate was
in the exercise of due care when tina
car struck him.
Thomas f. West and Charles n.
Page were counsel for the plaintin ana
David s. Baker and Lewis A. Water
man, attorneys for the defendant
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-22
Proceedings Grow Out Of Appointment Of
Commissioners Of Layout.
BOARDS RESOLUTION WAS VETOED.
Mayor Claimed Expenditure Of MonsI Was Involved
and Hs Had no Right 10 ReVIew Other Side
Asserts il Mas an Election.

Another big controversy that has agi-
tated Pawtucket for some weeks has
been submitted TO the appellate court
on briefs. The legal title of the displ-e
is that of State ex rel; w. B. Tanner,
attorney general, VS.. Bernard Nc
Caughey ct al, and the proceedings
are OF quo wrranto nature. The APP
pointment of commissioners on layout
of a highway, known as Henry street,
is the matter that has stirred up the
residents OF large portion OF the
neighboring city, and there IL also IN
volved the mayors right to veto the
appointment of such commissioners.
The general public call the case tho
Adams case in honor OF the eX-mayOr
of the city interested.
Bassett a. Mitchell presented the
brief for the realtors. IN which they
state the petition is for writ or quo
warranto against the respondents, VINO
were, on December Z, 1888, appointed
commissioners for the layout OF Henry
street, under a resolution of the board
of aldermen, determining that IL was
necess and expedient to lay out tho
street named. TINS resolution was pre-
sented to the mayor or the city or Paw
tucket for his approval in accordance
with the provisions or the charter and
was by said mayor within the time
liked by law, returned TO said board
with has veto attached thereto The
REALTORS, therefore, contend that the res
olution never became a law and the
appointment of the respondents as COM
missioners. which was one of the Incl
dents to the resolution also failed. The
REALTORS claim that under the charter
of the city of Pawtucket this resolution
was an order OF one branch of the city
government of Pawtucket, and second.
that il involves an expenditure or
money and must be presented TO the
mayor.
In support of their contention the
counsel for the REALTORS say 1t will ba
noted that the resolution is not mere"
ly a resolution electing certain persons
to an office. The selection of these per-
sons can only be made when the board,
under the provisions of the statute, has
determined that 1t is necessary 10 ex-
anime the amplitude of care exhibited
in the drafting OF this charter to give
to the taxpayers the benefit of the SUI
pervising power of the mayor 10 inter-
pose by veto to protect the taxpayers
from any hasty or improvident legisla-
tion: for not only must every question
by the terms of the charter requiring
the concurrent vote of both branches bo
CONTINUED on Page Two.)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-22
GARDENERS SEMI-CENTENNIAL.
Elaborate Program Of Exercises Entered Upon
IodaI-LaIgs Crowd in Attendance.

Gardiner. Me-. May 22.-Gardner's
semi-centennial and board Of trade car
nival during the week opened today un-
der the most auspicious circumstances
and promises to be the biggest demon
stration OF the kind ever held in the
state. The rain storm OF the past two
days was greatly needed. but as it
cleared off last night today dawned
fair.
commenced ia arrive on -tha
early train and by train from every
direction. There was an average at
tendance of 5000 or more today, while
it is probable the numbers will be large
ly increased by tomorrow, each sue
ceedng train bringing crowds of peo-
pie. The city never presented a more
attractive appearance. for every build
ing and the windows OF all the busi-
ness houses in the Causeway and on
Water street and numerous private res
licences are handsomely decorated in
red. white and blue bunting and hum
dreds OF flags. The principal places
thus gaily attired are the big Coliseum
i'm which the governors reception viii
take place. and the Evans house. whore
Governor Powers and council ana 9TH
er distinguished guests viii stop while
i'm the city and from whose piazza the
governor will review the parade
Today was observed as governors
day. Governor Powers and stan arriv-
ing this afternoon. lie was greeted by
the governors salute Of 2l guns.
The ladies OF the party viii be enter
tained at : o'clock.
Tonight a reception will be rendered
them at Coliseum. followed by "A public
reception. when Governor Powers will
receive,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-22
DIED ON A TRAIN.
A. Watson Arnold Of Branirss. Mass; Expires
Suddenly In Virginia.

Bralntree, Mass, May PA des-
patch was received here this morning
from Hot Springs, Va, announcing
that A. Watson Arnold, well-known
resident of Rraintree and a member of
the provision firm of Skinner 81 Arnold,
OF Boston. had died suddenly on the
train i'm Virginia.
MIR. Arnold was one Of the Massachu-
setts delegation 10 the Hotel Mems Mu-
tual, Benefit Association which is TO
inject i'm Chicago. The Boston party
were on their way Co Chicago by way
OF washington and Hot Springs The
cause OF death was not announced in
the despatch Mr.. Arnold was 62 years
old and leaves "a widow and four chill
dren.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-22
MUNICIPAL DOCKS.
Board Of Trade and City Council
Committees Confer.
City Engineer Gives Estimates Of Cost Of
The Proposed Improvement.

The committee appointed by the
Board of Trade to consider the question
of building municipal docks on the west
side of the river met at noon today.
with the members of the committee on
harbor of the city council. and City
Engineer Calpp presented estimates or.
the cost of the proposed work. The
present plan would be TO put IN bulk
head wall, for the present, the entire
distance and build out the docks from
time TO time as the demand for docking
facilities increases. The distance from
the city wharf TO the railroad prop
erty at Harbor junction is about $500
feet, and the cost of the buknead wall
would be quite an item.
There is reason TO believe that as
result of t0dayTs dcTIbefatIons the cOTn-
mittee on harbor viii this evening, sub
nit report to tse city council recon-
mending immediate action looking TO
securing from the legislature the right
to borrow money for making this Inn
proVement before the end OF the May
session. If after the meeting the COM
mittee can see it's way clear report
containing such a recommendation VIII
he made, and the amount to be asked
for will probably be from 100000 to
$3.50 900. This, however. will not COM
plete the work as outlined on the plans
prepared. In all probability COM
mittee will he appointed 10 attend the
General Assembly TO urge the passage
OF any legislation that may be deemed
necessary 60 further this work If i'm
proving the harbor and providing facil-
tiles for shipping.
The Common Council will. this even
ing. have before IL the ordinance fix
ing the tax rate as awarded by the
board OF aldermen on Thursday. and
~ IS believed that quite discussion
viii ensue. A majority ~ the council
men are said 10 be opposed to any in
crease in the tax rate az present
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-22
BROWN UNIVERSITY.


The senior class of Brown University
held a meeting at the close OF chapel
exercises this morning and elected as
members OF the committee that Is TO
consider the recen; demonstration DUR
ing which there was clash with hre-
men: Frederick w. Murphy, president.
96-97; G. c. Remington. president. 91-9S:
RAYMOND A. Schwegler, president, ss-s9;
James NJ. Kent, secretary, 9S-99.
The junior class met at half past
this afternoon and elected as members
of the committee TO recreate good
feeling: Clifford Spence Anderson, pres-
dent, 96-91: Albert l.. Scott. president.
97-9s; Frederick V. Hussey, president,
9S 90. Mr.. Anderson reported for the
committee on the junior celebration
that a boat had been hired for May ~.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-22
He Controls the New Haven Steamship p
Company, Which Has a Fleet
Of Fine Steamers.

easily be perceived. These roads viii
afford the company a route TO Newport
by way OF Wexford, and Will open up
"a vast amount of territory in that sec
tion of Rhode Island.
This part of the plan, however, If for
the present a secondary consideration,
the main issue being the steamship
line from New York To Providence and
vice versa. The corporation has Sc
cured most excellent dock facilities,
there being plenty of water without
any dredging being done. and, Ii Is
said that the company has already re-
ceived the most fattering encourage
ment from many local men influential
i'm business circles, so that there is
reason TO anticipate that as soon as
the boats begin TO run there will be a
fair proportion of the Providence
freight business handled.
The secrecy so far observed, IL Is
said has been in order to avoid am
active opposition to the proposed new
line upon the part of the New York
New Haven and Hartford Railroad
more or less affected by the advent OF
such a robust and healthysIAy.sAl= =kn tho
field of steamboat traffic between
Providence and New York. Just how
much of an opposition viii be devel-
oped IL is OF course, impossible TO say
at present, but il il not unlikely that
there may be more or less controversy
over the matter before the final steps
are taken.
AS matters stand at present IL Ger
tainly looks as IL Mr.. Chaplin. the
steamboat king. as he is often called,
would have his boats running to and
from Providence i'm the near future.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-22
THE BUFFALO STRIKE.
Indications That Inc Trouble With Grain Shovalsrs
Is Nearing an End.

Buffalo. N. ", May 22.-The situation
today indicates an early ending OF the
dock troubles. All of the elevators on
the creek at which the boats were
moored or had work to do were az work
this morning with completements OK
monthly men, machinists, ETC., In
charge OF machinery.
All monthly men who began q sym
pathetic strike last week went back TO
work today The strikers at the North
ern elevator were refused work, but
NAV be taken on later About 20 men
imported from New York were sent
back today.
The stale board % arbitration re-
surned its sessions this morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-22
RUSSIAN WOREMEa STags.
Burned Several Housss al Riga and fought
[o.ice ani Milan.

ST. Petersburg. May 22.-Advices from
Riga. capitol OF the Baltic. province Of
Livonia, announce that on Saturday
last the workmen employed IN a jutc
factory there struck Tor higher wages
and Joining with the workmen Of the
Phoenix arms factory. destroyed and
burned a number of houses and fought
The police anu military. The latt final
iy tr.umphcd ara rigorous measures
have been taken against the leaders
OF iha disturbance.
There was further slight outbreak
at ltiga yesterday bat " was repressed.
Only the bare facls iu connection with
the af'air have been permitted TO be-
come public IN the press.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-22
Operations Continue.

Manila. May 22-2:is p. MIN spite
OF the presence OF the Filipino commits
sioners in Manila the military opera
tions continue with undated vlgor.
The visitors are apparently oblivious
10 the true condition Or affairs and are
enjoying their visit here. They were
Immediately Inundated with invitations
day HHd night t11rf 7rNrrrr~r surprlSe at
the state OF affairs within our lines.
They were led So believe that every
thing was chaotic end are delighted at
she reception accorded them.
RpOrts received from persons who
have arrived from the interior show
that no troops ere left IN the northern
provinces. They were all drafted south
after the outbreak OF war. The VII
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-22
FIRE AT A RACE TRACK.
Grand Stand and Sish'es al Harlem D)s'royed bJ
an lncantiau.

Chicago. Mae 12.-The Harlem race
track was almost completely destroyed
by fire early today Flames broke in
the grand stand shortly before o'clock
and they soon spread to the stables.
where between 30 and 40 horses were
quartered in readiness for the Memorial
day meet. lnccndiarism is given as the
cause OF the fire and this theory is
strengthened by the recent destruction
of the Robert track under mysterious
circumstances. The horses were
saved. The buildings on the track were
valued at $4,000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-22
FOR lhe RsIief Of Volunteers.

Chicago. May PA fund OF 100000.
drawn from a dividend on iO6,05S shares
OF Worlds fair stock. Is being set aside
for needy and suffering members OF the
various Illinois volunteer regiments of
Cook county who served I'm Cuba.
Funds are reported on hand to pay
per cent dividend on thej stock, and a
rellof committee will be appointed from
/, ,l,1 SAalatN- -af the Armx- OF The Santiago
10 acf with committee OF cOlonels OF
the regiments tO secure the dividend.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-22
FIlIplnos DemoraIIzed.

1t is added that the only Filipino
troops now left are 1000 men under Gen.
Luna at Tarlac and about 1000 under
Gen. Pillar. Even those are demoral-
lied and short OF arms and supplies.
Many OF their rifles are disabled and
the F'ilipinos ase unable to repair them
owing TO the lack of mechanics and
materials for Sc doing.
A coasting steamer which has arriv-
ed here reports that the Spanish gar
rison at Zamboanga, island of Mindan-
ao is held by the rebels in much the
same manner as the Americans held
them while they were in the vicinity OF
Manila. Every night the Spaniards arc
subjected TO an Intellectual fusilade and
IL they are not soon relieved they will bo
reduced to the condition of the spanish
garrison at Iloilo just previous to Its
evacuation of that place.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-22
GUARDS ON DUTY.
cshorcs Of ST. Louis WIN MOL Permit Father
Cluse 10 Ensr Church.

ST. Louis. May 22.-News was received
from Mgr. Martenilll yesterday to the
effect that the papal delegate had i'm
structod the bishop Of the diocese to
avoid scandal in his selection Of the
priest for ST. Patrick's parish. The
church Of st. Patrick I'm East St Loui,
s. constantly guarded by Irish parish
toner's against the entrance of the new
~ appointed German priest. Father
Clusc.
- s--s4.lef--. ..f tlaa-epp the ap-
pointment claimed this as signal vic-
tor for their side. The parishiDners ara
more determined than ever that Vicar
General Clusc shall enter the church.
The guards have been increased and
are paid by the par'shioners.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-22
sl,,Onlsn esus,oIsnl Association.

Chicago. May 22.--Delegates from 30
lodges of the Slavonian benevolent as-
sociatlon from all parts Of the tu,tfd
states. representing laopv' at. in "a.
caro 10 attend convention this week.
The exercises commenced with a paiads
with the assistance OF the local ltoi'e.
milan croatian. also organlzauont o1
slavonians from whittend, Ind. joliet
and Milwaukee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-22
Transport Warren Arrives.

Washington. May 22--The war de-
partment has received the following ca
blegram from Gen. Otis:
Manila, May 22.
Adiutant- General. Washington:
Transport Warren arrived 18th inst;
no casualties. OTIS.
The Warren sailed from san Fran
cisco April 20 with headquarters. COM
panies II. u. l.. 4. c. II, l. and M. Sixth
artillery, and a detachment of recruits;
total 2j officers and 1905 enlisted men
under command OF Gen. v. u. Wllliston.