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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-02-03
BOXING CONTESTS

To Be LegailZed In Several States.
CHICAGO, Feb. ga bill to legelize
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-02-03
BOUND FOR MANILA
United States Regulars Sail From
New York.

NEW york.
NEW YORK, Feb. 3.-The transports
Sherman with the Third infantry and
q battalion of the 18th infantry passed
out Sandy Hook this morning bound
for Manila.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-01
WILL NOT COME TO OLD BROWN


fure OF woman's education are being
raised the presence OF one who has
long experience in the work and
knows its interests and it's limitations,
may be OF grave importance. 10 has
seemed TO me. too, that there are far
more men willing to give their best
service 10 the education of men than
there are who will give a like earnest
service for womans education. l have
been convinced. also, that the position
offered me would present no great op-
portunity for usefulness than that I
now hold. The chance of directly infu-
encing the life OF ones time through
the young men OF "A great college is al
luring: but. indirectly. and I'm an In
creaslng degree. directly. the influence
OF the educated woman IN the home
the school. the church the state, and
society can hardly be accounted as
holding The second place In this con-
clusion | have been sustained by a
large number OF men unrelated TO eth
er Institution.
THE value of continuous work
and OF tradition well established. the
risks or change to a college already
beloved and 10 which the best of my
life has been given, the danger OF cast
ing a reflection on work which | be
lieve 10 be OF equal worth with. the
worthiest, the attraction OF developing
IBhils diFfduA loIineu ON thc DdSiS or
what has been accomplished and the
assurances of the friends of Nassar as
10 the need of my presence here have
onwcighed the great attractions of the
place rendered me. and the more than
kind assurances OF unanimous support
from the corporation. faculty and alum
mi of Brown. | can never cease To have
a deep affection for the institution
which has so honored me Ny only
regret is that | have been compelled
by this growing conviction OF duty 10
disappoint your hope | pray for the
prosperity of Brown. and for a presi-
dent who shall lead tho university more
ably and successfully than | could
have hoped 10 do.
With assurance OF highest regard
ana gratitude. | am.
Respectfully yours
tSigned) JAMES NJ. TAYLOR"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-01
Shareholdsrs Nest.

The shareholders of tho New Yurl,
NldmC and Loan association held
what they termed a secret meeting I'm
the office OF Olin Hiil. i'm the flanagan
building. at o'clock this afternoon.
AIR. Pardon Stone moved that reporters
De excluded and this motion prevailed.
chairman Harp and Secretary Farnell
reported that no word had been re-
Ccivcd from the officers OF the COM
rany in New York. and u was voted
that Mcssrs. llarp and Farnell visit
New York f0r the purpose of Communi-
eating personally with the officials.
They VIII leave here for New York un
Friday next. and will report 90 "a share
holders meeting to bc held next week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-01
BRUSH With
FILIpINOS.
Nebraska volunteers Drove Them
Into the Jungle.
ONLY ONE V0LLEY WAS FIRED.
Insurgents Are Displaying Great Activity at
CilccCan and MaIahcn
ARE TRYING TO MOUNT A BATTERY.
They Can Be Seen Throwing Up Earihworks For
Guns Filipino European lun!a RsueiYss
BoasIiuI Dispatch From Manila.

Manila, March !, ass D. m.-There
was the usual desultory firing yester-
day evening and today, but the only
casualty reported is in the case OF Pri-
vate Harold Parks OF Company *, Cal
ifornia volunteers.
The Nebraska volunteers at the res
ervoir, had a slight brush with a small
body of the enemy this morning. The
rebels scattered into the jungle after
the first volley.
The United states transport Tacoma
has arrived here. The Negros commits
sioners have entertained several Amer
lean officers and British subjects at
their hotel as a return for the compli-
ment paid them by Gen. Otis. They
sailed for Negros today.
The United States transport st. Paul
has embarked Col. Smith. Major Shines
a battalion of the California volunteers
ana the officers recently appointed TO
posts at lloilo. Generally speaking,
the situation is unchanged.
a FILIPINO DISPATCH
London, March THE Filipino En-.
pean junta has received the following
dispatch from Manila, dated February
q.
The last encounters have been real
BATTLES. We now hold Pasig, Pateras
and Guadalupe. our northern line has
advanced to Tondo. The American
losses are far larger i'm proportion than
ours. We hold coo Am&ican prisoners.
who viii be taken into the interior. Not
one OF our people has surrendered. ana
our government maintains it's inde-
tendence and will not yield"
"A Filipino telegram from Cebu as
serts the foreign residents have asked
the insurgents TO withdraw, I'm order 10
avoid a bombardment. The Filipinos
have acceded, trusting that their action
will be brought before the foreign con-
suls with the view OF arranging equit-
able settlement with the Americans"
REBELS ACTIVE.
Manila, March L. 4:55 y. m.--The reb,'
els are very active at Caloocan and
Malahon They evidently intend TO
mount n battery In front of the Mala-
bon church. destroyed by the fire of
the monitor Monadnock on February
-. They eaH-be seen throwing up earth
works for guns and epaulements.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-01
A LONG DEBATE.



There was a slight discussion over
article 4, which was then adopted. Ar
ticleS and g were passed without
question. and an amendment 10 article
Z, to strike out the clause giving the
veto power to the governor was lost,
and article was adopted.
Article s called for discussion on the
question OF biennial elections and Mr.
GarVin moved that the word "biennal'
be stricken out and the word "annuai'
inserted. The amendment was lost -
To q, ana article VAS adopted as a part
of the revised constitution. Article .
was also adopted, with clerical
amendment.
Articles 10. H. - were allowed 10
stand as a part of the revised constitu-
tion without question. ON article IL.
Mr.. Garvin moved that the word mt
jority' be inserted i'm place of two
thirds i'm section | of the article. The
amendment was lost. 81 TO .
Mr.. Garvin moved that i'm the last
line of the article the words three
fifths" be stricken out and the word
majority" inserted. which was lost.
Mr.. curtis wished Co know what the
objection was 60 calling n constltu-
tional convention I'm 1908 or 1904 instead
OF 1906.
Mr.. Blodgctt OF Providence said that
1908 was deemed 10 be too soon. and
1904 was not thought advisable as il
was presidential year. The commit
tee had considered that 1906 was the
best time.
Mr.. Curtis then moved that the time
for calling a constitutional convention
be made 1904 instead of 1906. lost and
article l3 stands as part OF the bill.
Mr.. Blodgett moved that the final
vote on the approval of the revised con-
stitution be taken at 1880 o'clock on
Thursday morning: so voted.
Article a. the last i'm the bill. was
after "A slight discussion, allowed to
stand as a part OF the bill.
After some other matters had been
introduced. the House adjourned To
meet on Thursday morning, at IL
o clock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-01
H0LYOKE'S FIRE.
Only a Part Of Front Wall Of Windsor
Hotel Left Standing.
Losses on Buildings and TO Occupants Be.
tween 100000 and $35O,000.

Holyoke, Mass, March 1.-The big.
eest fire in Holyoke's history since 1869
which started last evening in the bis
Windsor Hotel block on Dwight street
was still burning at 10 o'clock this
morning. but was entirely under con-
troll. 1t Is estimated that the loss upon
building and the occupants reaches be-
tween $4,000 and s350.OOO.
All that is left standing OF the six
story hotel block is a small part of the
front wall. The big Holyoke Opera
House building, at the rear is damaged
10 the extent of about $4,000. The
falling of the rear wall of the hotel
crushed part of the opera house.
OF the ten firemen who were disabled.
none is seriously injured Two are in
the hospital, but Will recover.
The individual losses are as follows:
Congressman William Whiting.
Hotel block and Opera House. 5000, 900 /;
Besse Mills d Co. clothiers, s35. 900; G.
r. Fay. boots and shoes. $4,000 Nc
Auslan & Wakelien, dry goods, $50, 600 /;
Manufacturers Trust Bank, s2500 per-
sonal property OF hotel guests $4,000.
George II. England. jeweler and boarder
in the hotel, suffered loss of $1,000.
one of the incidents OF the fire i'm tho
Windsor was the resCuing of trunks of
Mr.. Rosenbach. travelling salesman for
the Rosenbach jewellery firm of New
York which contained $1,000 worth of
goods. Landlord Potter's wife, wrapped
i'm blankets, was carried down a fire
escape from the third story. A num-
ber Of other narrow escapes occurred.
TIE Windsor block. with "a frontage
OF $50 feet. was built 20 years ago, by
Mr. Whiting at Al cost of $4,000. His
property was well insured. as was that
OF the other occupants save a number
Of hotel guests.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-01
Mr.. M0R0NEy WINS.
Appellate Cuurl Decides in His Favor in Casa Of
The Sale OF Saloon

Lately there have been a number of
controversies brought into court IN
which purchasers Of liquor saloons
/ have claimed the owners from whom
the saloons were purchased, generally
Wholesale liquor dealers, made false
representations about the business
done I'm them. The rescript handed
down by the appellate court in the case
OF Frederick t.. Burr VS. Patrick Mo-
4. roney deciding in favor of Mr.. Moro
ney is therefore II interest The evil
Cence la This case fans 20 show that
the representation OF the defendant as
90 the amount or the weekly sales i'm the
liquor saloon In question before the
sale thereof TO the plaintiff even con-
ced 4 that such representation was
madn. WAS not true. L. testimony of
the witness. McGovcrrI. which is main
ly relied ON by plaintiffs counsel. is
100 Indefinite an uncertain % basa.
any hnding upon as % the receipts of
ne saloon prior % The sale. lie test-
% tnat bc WAS employed in ,ha sa-
loon by The defendant about July Cth.
'A'r ana remained there until defend
dut sold tha saloon 10 The uIHiutW ami
then remained With the pIaintfr NhI,.
h' occupied the saloon. Tha, during th,
tmr nr Wl. hed for ilf.uilut ne took
DO thc money AMI wrote down thD me-
D'lnls Iu a. book. lI. 81. .u.s NOT r.-
memo tn' s,rrlEr .iNN reeripI..
ANA further ha says tlg. tua book dii
hot contain tne cNlD, receipts OF the
saloon And Wh.iU d. ADMITS that th.
business WAS Better before than art.f.
The sale yet he does not say how much.
Ihe court also says: As ths ground
or plaiuln's case is the making uf
raise ana fraudulent statement by de-
fenIant thar the aNcr8ra receipts OF
lne s'lgan were from $50 90 500 pr
week oi course Dr. must prove no. only
that sad ststem nt was On fact made
but aIs' that lL vaH untrue. In thort
thrte tnnEs must b' proved n oripr
io enable the pla'nU0 to maintain the
action; VIZ. J. ,htt the alleged r.ur.-
seniauon Nas male. . that it Uas
raise ant :. That ihe riatntIN r.pIIeI
,n.fe'n u his hurt What tp drfcnd-
Aht tA.d af t1 prosperity. rarI'nta from
lne fn'nn was evidently 0niy thc cv
press .nn 'i an opinion. and neac.. cane
~. 'fin ine nt.Is.f ar lef.l.
1e defendant p.Ur.f~- NON.
trlal ls gran cd"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-01
CAIN Of Fraud Made.

The affairs of the dcfunct Orient
Card Company were again aired today
no hearing before Chicf Justice Mac
tnson and Justices ~,iuess and Filling
has, on The blil in equity nled by cath
letn Taylor against Margaret Cooper
Arnold Mrsslcr ANA Matte O.. Mpssler.
All tue plri.D. are residents or Paw
tlci<nC Tho bin seeks 90 nave q car-
tain conveyance OF real estate from
Margaret cooper to Matte G.. McssIer
dated Ju1' Goth, 1889. declared as
uCJ.ust tnr interests of the Complain
1uD fraudulent and void. as having
bcru made lp hinder ami delay said
complainant in th' collection or q claim
SHE had against Margaret cooper.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-01
PROHIBITIONISTS
OPEN THE CAMPAIGN.
Convention Held and Full Ticket
Nominated IA Constitutional
Convention Was Endorsed.

The state convention OF the Prohibi-
tion party was called 10 oder I'm Pal.
estine hall al IA quarter of II this morn
ing by James A. Williams CHAIRMAN
of the state central committee. Rev
Whitman l.. Wood inaugurated pro-
ceedings with prayer, when Mr.. VIII
Jams made an address OF welcome.
Chairman Williams then requested
nominations Tor convention officers. and
Hon. Henry B. Metcalf, OF Pawtucket,
was chosen temporary chairman, with
Elisha II. Reed as temporary secretary.
a committee on credentials was then
appointed, consisting of Elisha II. Reed,
"A. G.. Gardiner and Robert Morton.
Chairman Metcalf then addressed the
convention I'm brief as follows;
AT the risk OF being deemed pessimis-
tic i confess nv own fear that as to
the special cause we now meet 10 con-
sider the visible balance of results Is
not encouraging. Political corruption
lists. unscrupulous money getters, and
fashionable society men have combined
with the strictly criminal classes for
the perpetuation of the liquor traffic; a
combination with power OF devastation
compared with which the alarming COM
mercial and financial combinations OF
the day are but pigmies.
Continuing he said once more l re-
mind you that the triumph of our
cause promises TO supply the key 90 all
important problems of general reform.
As citizens we occupy an Independent
organic position because we know that
IL is practically impossible for either
OF the two leading political parties 90
work out any moral or social reform.
Willingly or unwillingly, consciously or
unconsciously, they are absolutely
dominated by iniquity and corruption.
Political conditions as they have long
existed I'm Rhode Island have aroused
thousands OF the citizens to demand
that their rights to f-government
shall be established, and from every
quarter comes "a demand for "A consti-
tutional convention. Speaking for my
self see il to be my duty 90 try to carry
our cause 10 the people. the true source
of power. To that end ! shall do all
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-01
MUCH IMPROVED.
The Pope Passed a Fairly Good Night and Was
Better This Morning.

Rome, March 1.-The Pope passed a
fairly good night aud was better this
morning.
Or. Mazzini. shortly after o'clock
this morning, removed the cyst from
the left thigh OF the pontin. The
operation was perfectly successful ANA
the patient bore it we'll IL appears
that yesterdays fevcrsh symptoms
were entirely due to the cyst, from
which the Pope has long suffered He
now has no trace OF fever. and Dr. Ma
zini thinks no complications will ensuc.
strict measures have been taken To eN-
cludc outsiders from the vatican.
Some OF che morning papers asserted
that the Pope was suffering from
rheumatic fever, following chill. and
that IL was feared picurisy would SUI
iaTXeuo
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-01
NOT SUBJECT TO REVIEW.
Coilrmaton Of an AUDITORS Report by The Common
Plsas Division.

Chief Justice Matteson handed down
today the decision OF the appellate
court in the case OF Charles l.. Bland
ing vs.. William f. Sayles, which was a
controversy in regard TO business trans
actions OF long standing. on the points
raised in regard 20 the auditors report.
After jury had been empanelled
the parties agreed 20 send the matter
to an auditor The auditor heard the
ease and filed his report. The plaintin
excepted To the report. but his cXcep-
lions Were Ovcrruled by the common
pleas division and the report confirmed
Ihere upon the defendant petitlonei
for new trial.
The first opposition raised by the d.
PENDANTS petition for "a new trial was
whether. on the filing of an agreement
IN the common pleas division Tor roe
erence OF the care 10 an auditor. made
by all the parties. the ease should b..
certified 20 the appellate division ana
tne commission issued 20 the auditor
by tnat division. The plainuW cone
tenced that ~" Ming of an agreement
Tor al auditor as waiver uf "a claim
Tor jury trial. the statute dcemlnr N
wai'er and should De treated as
other cases In which there is "a waiver
of jury iria1 by parties ana should d.
certified % The appellate division.
The court thinks that cases onl,. r,
n the appellate division where there Id
an express waiver OF right of Jury trial
and do not go there when there ie =
waiver by operation or law and thst
the common pleas division is the prom
er court 10 appoint an auditor In tbe
cases provided for by Cap. 2i5 sec M
The court also decides that the con-
hrmation OF an AUDITORS report by The
common pleas division u not subject
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-01
HEARTY WELCOME
Extended to the New England News.
paper League at Nashville.
Chamber Of Commerce Appoints Committee
10 Entertain Newspaper Men.
Especial to the News.o

Knoxville. Tenn. March THE
Chamber OF Commerce representing
the business industrial and profession
al interests Of Knoxville last night in
vited the representatives of New Eng
land Newspaper League % visit this
city Oh their southern tour.
An enthusiastic resolution was pass
ed embodying this socid- Invitation. A
committee of seven leading citizens
was appointed TO receive and entertain
the newspaper men. An elaborate re-
ceptlon banquet anI tour OF the city
and vicinity will bc arranged in COM
pliment 10 The visitors. w. J.. Morgan.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-01
LORD HERSCHELL DEAD.
The End Came Very Suddenly at
Washington This Morning.
Injuries Resulting From a Fall Recently
Supposed to Be The Cause.

Washington, March Lord Hers
chell, one OF the joint high commits
sioners from Great Britain. died here
az Z o'clock this morning. Lord Hers
chell fell on a slippery sidewalk and
broke one OF the pelvic bones several
weeks ago and this probably caused
death.
Farrcr Herschell. first baron OF that
name, was born November 3 1881. He
was a son of the late Rev. Ridley Hers
cncll or London, and Helen, daughter
Of William Mobray of Edinburgh. He
married i'm 1876 Agnes. third daughter
or Edward Leigh kiuderslcy. They
nave one son and two daughters living.
Baron Herschell was a priVy coun-
clllor, a Knight Grand Cross of the
Bath, doctor OF the civil law, doctor OF
laws, a deputy lieutenant for Kent and
Durham, n justice of the peace, captain
OF Deal Castle chancellor OF London
University. and was appointed British
member Of the Venezuela and British
Guiana boundary arbtrational tribunal
IN 1897. He was knightcd in 1850 and
created peer i'm 1856.
Lord Herschell was educated at
London University where he gradua-
ted bachelor of arts with classical hon
Inn in 1860. queens counsel i'm 1872.
bencher of Lincoln's Inn i'm 1872, record
or OF Carlisle from 1873 10 1850. solici-
tor general from 1850 10 1885 and was
70 1895 and wasooetaonshrdluhrl
lord high chancellor in 1856 and from
1892 TO 1895
In politics Lord Herschell was n Lib
eral and he represented the city of
Durham in the House of Commons
from 1874 10 1875. He took part i'm the
so called round table conference on
Home Rule. the first meeting of which
was held in his house, and on the APP
pointment Of a royal commission to in
quire into the working OF the Metro
politan board OF works Lord Herschell
was unanimously elected president. In
1883 during his absence i'm India Lord
Herschell was elected alderman on the
London county council, but he declined
to fill the office.
Lord Horschell was a man OF small
stature, Of florid complexion ana wore
the side whiskers which are usually
characteristic Of the English barrister
after his elevation 10 the bench. He ar
rived in the United states on July %.
of last year accompanied by his son
Richard Farrer Herschell, as men,
Der OF the joint high commission ap-
pointed 10 consider the questions af-
fecting the United States and Canada.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-01
YerdIcl Eor defendant.

The jury that heard the testimony in
the suit Of constable Eph. Greene
against jeremiah Splan 10 recover $500
refused Co believe that Mr Greene was
iu any way damaged by being refused
Admission to the firoman's bail in 1898
or That hr was ON that occasion thrown
down stair by the defendant. Van
SNCi a. Mumford were counsel for th..
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-01
SPANISH MINISTRY RESIGNS.
Ministers Hope Queen Regent VIII Support sa-
gasla and Dissolve The Chambers.

Madrid. March 1.-Senor Sagasta has
handed the resignation OF the ministry
10 the queen regent.
The cabinet crisis is expected to last
for several days. as IL will he necessary
FOR the queen regent 20 consult with
the presidents Of the chambers and
other political leaders. In the mean
while The chambers will adjourn, until
a new ministry Is formed.
The ministers hope the queen regent
will support Senior Sagasta and dissolve
the chambers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-01
"E. g. JANEWAY,
"TH EODORE DUNHAM.

MIR. Kipling physically, is very much
weakened, for this Is the ninth day
that the malaria has sapped his
strength. During this time there has
been little nutriment taken and the de-
mands upon the system have been very
great. But small breathing surface
is available I'm either lung and this puts
an extraordinary demand upon the
heart.
Those who have been with Mr.. Kip
ling say that his survival thus far and
the earnest of his ultimate recovery are
due more than anything else to his
splendid nerve
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-01
Providence Telephone Company.

4 number OF new rates which amount
10 a material reduction We're adopted
i'm October last. The changes are all in
the Long Distance" class.
Full and UNLIMITED service on "a
zone party line" remains as at present.
but the best long distance equipment
twall sets). may be had on PARTY
LINES as follows:
BUSINESS CONNECTION:
Two parties on same line. $4,000 per annum
Three parties on same line. sLO0 per annum
RESIDENCE CONNECTION.
Two parties on same line. 5000 per annum
Three parties on same line. 1000 per annum
Rates for services LIMITED TO
PROVIDENCE AND OLNEYVILLE
with stations within one mile of Central
Office:
BUSINESS CONNECTION:
one party on line. ........... $4,000 per annum
Two parties on same line. 800 per annum
Three parties on same line 66.O0 per apnum
RESIDENCE CONNECTION:
One party on line..........,. $500 per annum
Two parties on same line. 63 90 per annum
Three parties on same line. IOo per annum
Those having the Limited" service
VIII be charged toll OF ten cents when
connected with subscribers in other ex-
changes.
Measured service" rates. to any ex-
change, run from $39 up. according to
number of parties on the line and the
number of calls contracted for.
Measured services" rates, within
LIMITED" territory, run from s33 up
according to number of parties on the
line and number of calls contracted for
all long distance (walD equipment.
Rates for service limited to each OF
the cities and towns Of Pawtucket.
Newport, Woonsocket, Attleboro. North
Attleboro, Pawtuxet Valley, Bristol.
Warren, East Greenwich, Narragan-
sett Pie. Pascoag and Westerly have
also been adopted.
For particulars inquire at Office,
II2 UNION STREET..
f7Stf
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-01
Wages 10 Be Increased.

Mlbury. Mass March 1.-The cm.
ployea 90 the Farnumsyille cotton mill
Rt FarnumvillS were notified today.
thar op MondaS. March q. the lo per
cent. cUt d0un made more than 40 wear
ago viii be- Restored. Th, min en-
plcys i5Q hands
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-01
CONDITION IMPROVED.
kr. kiplIngs Oelrum Replaced During The Night
BY Natural Ssep.

New York, March 1.-At s a. m. the
following bulletin ON the condition Of
Rudyard Kipling was issued:
Mr.. kipling had a better night and
the symptoms have improved. The de-
lirium was replaced by natural sleep.
He is still seriously i'll. and the fever,
though less, still continues.
(Siuncd)