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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-28
SAN SOUCI BROTHERS,
Boston Shoe Store. l53 Westminster Street.
FATAL STORMS IN INDIA.
-Four Hundred Persons Perished in
and Near DaTjseIing.
Great Havoc Wrought at Kurseong---RaiI-
way Traffic Interrupted.

Calcutta, Sept 2S.-Lieut. Governor
Sir John Woodburn announced TO the
council yesterday that 400 persons lost
their lives through the floods at Dar-
teefing, rapttat or tne district or uhat
name in addison TO those drowned on
the plains.
Great havoc was caused at Kurseong.
The Margaretchopee estate lost 100
acres and the Mealand factory was de-
stroyed. Some coolies were buried in
the ruins OF the managers house. which
was partially destroyed. Avon Grove
estatelest 80 acres and 1000 tea bushes.
The coolie lines We're swept away and
many persons were killed, but the exact
number is not known. A factory was
also destroyed at this place.
A huge landslide below st. Mary's SEM
mary destroyed the railroad bridge and
completely blocked the road. a breach
thirty yards wide was made and the
rails are hanging in the air. II is
thought the break cannot be repaired
within thirty days.
Telegraph communication between
Calcutta and Darjeeling has been re-
established, but railroad traffic beyond
Kurseong is not likely to be resumed
for a long time. The road is impassa-
bile for horses, and travellers are only
able to journey on foot and with much
difficulty.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-28
REEDS SUCCESSOR.
Amos |. Allen Nominated by First
District Republicans.
Nominee Advocates the Prosecution Of the
War In the Philippines.

Portland. Me, Sept. 2S.-Amos l.. AL
len was nominated for congressman by
the Republicans of the first Maine dis
trict in convention here today. In his
speech Of acceptance he came out
squarely in favor Of supporting the
president in the prosecution OF the war
in the Philippines.
Mr.. Allen was formerly private sec
retar' to Hon. Thomas L. Reed who re-
signed his seat i'm the district.
The following is the platform adopt
ed:
Resolved That the Republicans Of the
First Congressional district of Maine
re-affirm the principles Of the platform
of the hast Republican National con-
vention.
Resolved. That we hereby express our
sincere regrets at the retirement Of
Hon. Thomas u. Reed from the service
OF this district in the national house OF
representatives. our feelings Of admira-
tion and confidence inspired by the as
sociation OF nearly a quarter OF CEN
tury viii still remain, and his great
career as a Republican statesman viii
always be n source Of pride 10 the Re
JubHoans of the First District -
Maine From this convention we send
to him our greetings and our most cor
dial good wishes FOR his future success
and happiness.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-28
The Raad's Resolution.

The volksraads resolution was as
follows: THE raad having read para
graph 2 Of the presidents speech and
the official documents and correspond
ence submitted Herewith. having re-
gard for the strained state OF affairs
throughout the whole OF South Africa,
which has arisen in consequence of the
difference between the imperial gov
ernment and the government of the
Transvaal. which threatens TO lead 10
bostiltties. the calamitOus consequence
of which 10 the white inhabitants VIII
6e immeasurable: being connected
with the Transvaal by the closest ties
NJ blood and cOnfederacy, ana standing
,r the n1osf friendly relationship with
tho imperial government and rearing
,hat should war break out q hatred be-
t,,.ean tho European races will be born
,rbicb will arrest and retard the peace
e,I development Of all the states and
llio,,ies OF Africa and develop "A dis
,r,,et of the future; feeling that the
solemn duty rests upon it to do every
ching possible 10 avoid the shedding of
bl09d: considering that the Transvaal
s,overnment during its negotiations
1,ith ghe imperial government, which
nave extended over several months.
has made every endeavor to arrive at
a peaceful solution OF the differences
raised by the aliens OF the Transvaal
and taken up by the imperial govern
ment as its own cause. which endeav-
ors. have. unfortunately had only this
result. that British troops were con-
ceutrated on the border of the Trans
vaal and are still being strengthened:
Resolved, That we instruct the gov.
eminent 20 still use every
means TO MAINTAIN and
insure peace and I'm n peaceful
manner contribute towards the solution
of the existing difficulties. provided II
b. done without violating the honor
and ndependence OF the Free state
and Transvaal and wishes the minis
try 90 make known It's opinion that
there exists no cause for war and that
war against the Trarsvaal as now un-
dertaken or occasi6ned by the imperi-
al government viii morally be war
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-28
MEDALS FOR
DEWEYS TARS,
Presented on Board the 0Iym-
pia by Capt. Lamherton.
VISITORS MEET THE ADMIRAL.
Committee From Washington, Including
General Miles, Called This Morning.
A MAJOR GENERALS SALUTE FIRED.
Admiral RowIson Among Thoss Who fad Their
Respects He Says His Ship, the Chicago,
VIII Hare Last Place in Line.
Committee From Washington, Including
General Miles, Called This Morning.
A MAJOR GENERALS SALUTE FIRED.

Tompkinsville, n. Y, Sept. 2S.-Ad-
miral Dewey. tired after the arduous
duties imposed on hdm yesterday. slept
later than usual this morning. not ris-
ing until after Z O'Clock. He had a
light breakfast at 1880 with Flag Lieut..
Brumby and remained closeted with
his secretary until 8 o'clock. A large
crowd Of sightseers was out early in
electric launches and boats, while
throngs OF people en- route to New
York fingered along the water front
and gazed at the ships. At s the pent
up enthusiasm of the crowds was let
loose when "cOlors" was sounded and
the officers and crew gathered on the
decks OF their respective ships. Then
as The Cclors" were pulled TO the gam
and huttei ed out in the breeze the en-
thCsiasln OF the crowd broke out AMI
great cheer went up as over the wa
ter from half a dozen bands floated the
strains OF The Star Spangled Ban-
ner"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-28
Poor Department HaHstEr.

To make this change he claimed is
comparatively easy, as the police head
quarters can be transferred 20 the
quarters at present occupied by the
poor department, which, Of course,
would be transferred TO the new quar-
ters on Eddy street, which are ready
for occupancy by Overseer of the Poor
Cummings and his clerks. II is san
that Mr.. Cummings has stated that he
will not go 10 Eddy street. and will not
vacate his present quarters, but such a
statement is pronounced absurd by
those who have heard it. The city has
been TO a great deal OF expense in fix
ing up these quarters for the poor de-
partment, and will undoubtedly see
that they are used.
The informant of the News said that
in a very short time a resolution would
be introduced in the city council order
ing Overseer of the Poor Cummings "a
transfer his department to the Eddy
street building, and this would settl,
the matter. The city, and the city alone
controls its buildings, and has the alb
solute right to say what use they shall
be put TO. SO much for the police de-
partment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-28
GAS EXPLODED.
+. W. Frischen'S Residence at New
York Wrecked Today.
Decorator Who Was at Work There Be-
Ievsd 10 Have Been Killed.

New York. Sept. 2S.--A terrific ex-
ploslon. followed by a succession OF
minor explosions. wrecked the three
story brown stone dwelling Of +. w.
Frischen. a wealthy tobacconist, at l2l
East Fifth-sixth street. today. The
entire front OF the house was blown
down and a portion Of the rear wall
demolished. Charles Schalk. a deco
rator, is supposed ID have been killed
and his BODY buried beneath mass OF
bricks and broken timbers. The force
of the explosion was 80 great that sev-
eral houses in the vicinity were badly
damaged. Mr. Frischen and family
are on the ocean on their way home
from Europe and their house was in
the hands of decorators and painters.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-28
Excitement al Pretoria.

Intense excitement continues to pre-
vail at Pretoria, where apparently IL is
considered that there is no escape from
war.
The commission appointed to consld-
er the matter reported today as to what
officials are necessary to carry on the
government in the event OF war and
fixing their salaries The field cornet
at Pretoria is again serving out rifles.
communicating is actively proceeding.
and ell preparations are being made 10
take the field.
An Enclishman named Robertson has
been arrested at Johannesburg charged
with high treason. He is alleged 10
have enlisted recruits for the imperial
light horse.
The burghers are getting uneasy at
the concentration of British troops be-
tween Lady Smith and Laing's Neck.
especially at Glencoe and Dundee. The
nominal reason for the concentration is
the protection OF the Dundee coal
fields. but the burghers shrewely sus-
pect that the real reason is the forma-
ton OF n force which would advance
across the Transvaal frontier ON Nry-
held as soon as war should be declared.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-28
MORE ROOM FOR
CITY OFFICES.
Suggested Plan for Obtaining
il at the City Hall.
HEADQUARTERS OF The POLICE
Should Be Transferred 10 The Central Sta.
ton on Fountain Street
THE POOR DEPARTMENT SHOULD GO
To lhs Quarters Prepared for i on Eddy SirssL
0,srsssr Cummings Reported 10 30 Strong,
Opposed 10 The Proposed Change.
Should Be Transferred 10 The Central Sta.
ton on Fountain Street
THE POOR DEPARTMENT SHOULD GO

There has been more or less talkwith-
in the past few weeks concerning the
inadequate facilities in City Hall for
the proper transaction Of the city's
business, and il has been stated that
there is not room enough 10 properly
accommodate the several departments
with the office room that they need.
That there is truth IN this statement is
not disputed by the members OF the
city government, but. according 10 one
of the most prominent OF them, the
remedy is very easy
This gentleman said this morning.
that the first thing 20 be done was 10
transfer the police headquarters from
CITY Hall 10 the Central police station
building on Fountain street, where il
logically belongs. This change Is great
ly desired by the police officials, as, by
having all their business under one
roof. the efficiency of the service they
claim Will be greatly increased. Such a
transfer would leave three rooms in the
front part OF the basement of City Hall
vacant, and one large room on the Ed
dy street side, which is at present used
by the superintendent of hacks, dog
officers, property clerk, etc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-28
HEAD-tN COLLISION.
Ih) Men Killed an1 Two 0he's So-oIsl Injured
on tn Geal Tor hsrn Road.

Helena. Sept. 2s.-Reports have been
received here OF a bad wreck that oc-
CURED on the Great Northern road
yesterday a short distance WCat -
Glasgow. Naney county. Ftvp men
were killed ana two others seriously
injured. the employees ~ the company.
Nothing is known an the local office of
the company respecting the accident,
From what can D. learned u appears
that n light engine west bound. going
at a high Fatc Of speed, n freight train.
east bound. loaded with lumber. had "A
head end collisions = conductor and
engineer on the light engine and the
conductor. engineer and brakeman Of
the freight were killed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-28
KILLED HIMSELF WITH A KNIFE.
Fromin3nl ulsn Of Mlnches'sr Ends Els Lfo
Because OF Continued ll-Hsah.

Manchester. Sept. 2S-Grcely W.
Hastings, a prominent citizen. who has
held the position OF ovcrseer of The
chemical department. OF the ManChestnr
IrInt works Tor more than 30 years and
"ho has peen prominent az G mrmt er
,l the 40, legislature and Manches-
Co., ut nicipal government. committed
Fl."rd' ihls morning by Mahbing him-
e'Ii Wth q kiafc. Long ILLNESS as tho
rH-tit GA a Kidney and stomach trouble
is atsithed - the caus DE was o9
years of age. lie had been A resident 0f
this city since the age OF rs years with
tl'e execution of three years when he
served in TIE civil war az A member OF
the First New Hampshire battery.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-28
BLOW UP THE DlSTIlLER!ES.
That Course ityocated al Tho Nee Ing Of III,
Young Paop's's Temperance Union.

Chicago. Sept 2S.-The new temper
ance society, tha Young Peoples Chris
tian Temperance Union which came
into being here yesterday had a some
what anarchstio birth. The delegate
from Missouri. William X. Reeme Of
Kansas city advocated the use Of dy-
Mantle in spreading temperance doc
4,ines by blowing NJ distilleries ami
breweries. declaring that violence would
furnish the only means by which the
new society could accomplish us pur-
pose. .SThe new society came into being
fun nedgel. The constitution pledges
tho newly formed society 60 the project
OF securing 900 600 voice FOR the. pro
hibitiOn party ana az c0llectlhE SiVve'
oO0 or more III necessary 90 save the
woman's temple. The new organization
recognizes both sexes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-28
Fire Department HEADQUARTERS.

When the new Central fire station Is
erected in Exchange place il is intend
ed to equip suitable quarters 10 be used
as offices by the board OF fire commits
siolners. which is something that the
members of the board desire, as they
claim that. like the police officials. they
can do better service by having their
Headquarters in the Central station.
This would leave still more vacant
room in the basement Of the city Hall,
and. in fact. the changes proposed
would leave five good sized rooms TO be
used by other departments
IT was suggested that in time the
public school department should have
its HEADQUARTERS at ONE Of the cen
trally located high schools. and this
would furnish still more room in City
Hall. all OF which goes 10 show that
there is no need whatever TO talk about
the necessity of finding room for city
offices. for the room is already found.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-28
Capt Chadwick a Visitor.

Another visitor was Capt. Chadwick
of me New York. who walked vii n
Admiral Dewey On the quarter deck for
almost nalf an hour. Later Admiral
rewey was toined by Lieut.. Brumby,
and they had an animated conversa tion
u1til a paTty of junior officers from
ths Chicago interrupted them.
\ boat !oad of women attracted The
aduirars attt ntion. and catching sight
OF faNen tgired little ooy dressed ~
sailors col es in the bow of the boat
he invited the party on board and de-
vbted saN era. minutes speaking to the
little chap Oh the quarter deck.
The boats that are 10 take part in
the naval IaIade gathered off the gov
ernnent anct orage. Four torpedo b1ats
arrived s1tttly before room AMI an
chored on the outer edge of the fleet
formation. They fired an admi-al :
salute Of IL guns and were answered
by a salute Of seven guns by the Olvm-
pia and by the New York. They were
the Porter Dupont. Ericsson and Cush-
ing.
The scene off Tompkinsville was ex-
trerely werlilSe and the crowd tha.
gathered TO look at the boats increased
hourly. The transportation facilities
were taxed to the utmost
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-28
ORANGE FREE STATE
WILL SUPPORT BOERS
Significant Resolution Adopted By
Sraad==ExCitement Continues
to Increase at Pretoria.

London, Sept. 2S.-The decision of the
volksraad of the Orange Free State to
join with the Transvaal in the event
OF hostilities. although fully expected,
is the leading news today. and Will
naturally stiffen the Beers independent
attitude. The raad's resolution has
made the brotherhood -of-arms between
the Transvaal and the Orange Free
state. OF which hitherto there was on.
ly a strong probability, an absolute
certainty and the British will have to
face the situation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-28
Beers Not Mapping.

The Beers do not intend to be caught
mapping, and are now massing around
Nryhedd. not. however. merely as
protective measure. but TO be prepared
unless the British rednforcements
across the border cease. to make
dash in force through portion OF
Zululand. crossing the Buffalo river at
n point below Rorkes Drift and then
seizing the railroad cut on the British
garrdsons at Dundee and Lady Smith
from the south. which would not only
interrupt the British lines OF communl-
cation. but would seriously Interfere
with a forward movement. In order
To watch this portion Of the railroad
exposed No a Boer incursion. n British
post viii he established a. isorkes
Drift
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-28
PRIZE FIGHTER DYING.
Hoskln Knocked Out in ealiIs With fendsrgssl al
Grass vayey.

Grass Valley. Cal. Sept. 2s.-As a
result of a prize fight in this city be-
tween Jim Pendergast of Sacramento
and Charles HoslSin Of Grass Valley
the latter is lying at the point OF death
i'm the hospital. suffering from hemor-
rhage of the brain.
In the tenth round Hoskn was floor
ed three times. the third time by "A
right swing on the Jaw and failed to
come TO time when the referee counted
off the ten seconds. He remained un-
conscious and was removed TO hos
pital. The referee. Pendergast and all
the seconds have been lodged in jail.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-28
Macarthur Captures Porac.

Manila, Sept. 2S, $3.50 p. m.-GeneraI
Macarthur entered Porac after half an
hours fighting. The American loss was
slight and the Snsurgent loss Is not
known. The enemy fled northward.
When the Americans entered the town
they found ii entirely deserted.
The party moved on Porac in two
columns. The Ninth Infantry with two
guns from Santa Rita was commanded
by General Wheeler and the 36th Infan-
try under Col. Bell with one gun ac-
companied General Macarthur from
San Antonio. Both columns struck the
town [ 3 o'clock and opened brisk fire,
which was replied to by the Filpinos
for half an hour
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-28
PASSENGERS IN n, Teuionic.

New York. Sept. 2S.-Perry Belmont.
his wife and secretary were passengers
on the White star line steamship leu
torilc which arrived today from LIVER
pool. They will go 10 their home at
Boslyn l.. l. other passengers on the
Teutonic were Mr.. and Mrs. Kendall
and their two daughters. Margaret and
Dorothy. The Kendals 90 direct TO
Philadelphia. whore they open with
The Elder Miss blossom at the Chest
nut Street opera House
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-28
EARTHQUAKE CAUSES
LOSS OF 1000 LIVES.
Seismic Disturbance Near SMYRNA
Wrecks 1000 Houses--The In
jured Number 500.

London. Sept. 2s.-The Echo today
says the Greek government was in
formed yesterday, that thesevere shock
Of earthquake around Smyrna killed a
thousand peop ?. injured 500 and de-
mol,shed two thousand houses and two
villages.
A dispatch 10 the Associated Press
from smyrna, September 20, stated
"a disastrous earthquake had occurred
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-28
Fired on From a Trench.

The insurgents recently intrenched
and garrisoned the town of Paete, or
Laguna de Bay. i'm the province of La.
guna. subsequently Capt Larsen
commanding the gunboat Napidan,
landed for a conference with the citi-
zens. AS he was proceeding up the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-28

Concord. n. H.. Sept Ex-Governor
Rollins has decided to attend the Dew
ey celebration at Washington instead OF
New York and he and his stan VIII
leave Boston for Washington at mid
night Sunday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-28

that morning at Alden, a town on the
Mender'sl miles southeast of Smyrna. Il
was added thar hundreds OF persons
bad been killed in the valley Of Men
dcres
The Methodists. whose stations and
schools nave suffered from the earth
quake, are American missionaries.
queen Victoria. on hearing of The dis
aster, telegraphe her profound SYM
pathy 20 the bereaved families.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-28

against the whole white population OF
Africa and in its consequences criminal
for. come what may. the Free State
will honestly and faithfully fulfill its
obligations towards the Transvaal by
virtue of the political alliance between
the two REPUBLICS"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-28
The Washington Committee.

The committee from Washington an
pointed to escort Admiral Dewey 10
that city on October 3, when the na-
tions sword will be presented. arrived
on board at II o'clock. The members
OF the committee included w. N Moss
chairman: Gen. Nelson A. Miles. Rear
ACmral sampson. Rear Admiral f. j.
HlgginsOn, Capt. a. s. Barker. u. 7.
Baird. Gen. George VI. Harris. Col. +.
Michler. John j. Edison and Mai. o. l..
Pruden.
The tug bearing the distinguished
party first called at the New York and
took on Rear Admiral Sampson. As
the tug left the New York for the Olvm-
pia. the New York fired a Major GEN
erals salute.
Admiral Dewey, Captain Lamberton
and Flag Lieutenant Brumby received
the committee Admiral Dewey graspel
the hand Of NJ ljor General Miles as he
stepped aboard and said in his hearty
way: , ann glad TO see you. general. -
The admiral took the committee into
his cabin. The committee remaineJ on
board thrce-quarters OF an hour. Rear
Admiral IIowison stated this morning
that the Chicago would appear In the
naval parade. but that he wouId not
take precedence over Rear Admiral
Sampson the Chicago being assigned
the last place iu the line
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-28
insurgents Fled.

Then the insurgents fled and the AM
ericans marched over their trenches
and took possession of the place.
Just before the fight, Smiths com
mand at Angeles made demonstration
by firing artillery up the railroad
track. Liscum reported one casualty,
and Bell reported four men of his gi-
ment wounded. The artillery had no
one injured.
Continued on Page Two.)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-28

main street Of the town he was receiv-
ed with volley from hidden trench.
The party retreated to their boat un-
der cover of the buildings and regainel
their vessel. The Napidan then bonn
parded the trench for an hour, COM
Dletely daStrSoyipg 40
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-28
1hs Tsrss Troops.

II was learned definitely today that
but one organization OF troopq from
Texas would take part In the land pa
rade on Saturday The state authorities
tried TO make arrangements for a ia
Continued on Page TwoD
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-28
Medals Presented.

Three hundred and fif.y men VINO
fought under Dewey at Manila and
helped TO make him an admiral were
presented TO-DAY on board the Olympia
with the bronze medals awarded them
by congress. Before quarters was sound
ed all visitors were rGidly excluded
from the ship and neither launches nor
boats were permitted to come near the
gangways until after noon. Capt Lam
berton made the presentation, pinnins
the medals or the breast Of each tar as
his mar = was called. The medals have
the face Of Dewey in relief. Admiral
Dewey's Chinese servants were ais
decorated and the smiles of the Celes-
tias a they appeared on the deck
were 81 infectious that everybody near
the shio cheered.
Rear Admiral Howison was an early
visitor 10 the Olympia. and when he
was leaving the ship and was almost in
MS launcn. Admiral Dewey shouted:
Henry. what about that dinner?"
"Oh." replied Rear Admiral H5wison,
II forgot, and / am going elsewhere
tonight
Never mind" said Admiral Cewey,
"s1Iry i men toned IT,"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-28
Chez S for The Admiral.

After finishing his correspondence
Admiral Dewey appeared on the quar-
Ter deck and paced up and down for Il
constitutional. All that time there was
a score of yachts around the flagship
including the Alert and the Langonda
from Philadelphia. the English yacht
Erling and the Varuna. The people
on the excursion steamers and on the
yachts cheered wildly at the first sight
of the admiral. and he was kept busy
bowling and doffing his cap.