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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-30
Beers Out Of The Net.

The correspondents in South Africa
have at length been allowed to send
out their reports and the newspapers
consequently publish many columns Of
details Of the operations OF the past
few days. Among all this mass of mat
ter there is very little that is OF con-
sequence, and there is nothing to indi-
cate the probability of the British sue
ceeding In intercepting the Boer COM
mandos that are moving north.
Gen Pole-Carew's division has re-
turned to Bloemfontein and other parts
OF the British force are returning, ap-
parently showing that a general ad-
vance has not begun. Indeed. the
statements of some correspondents
with reference to horse and transport
suggests a doubt as TO whether GeN.
Roberts is yet ready for prolonged
movement.
The Posts Bloemfontein correspond
ent says Mr. Wyndham's reply to a
question in the house of commons dis
connecting the delay with lack or
horses caused surprise there. He in
Inmates that a large and ever increas-
ing supply Of remounts Ia an impera-
tive necessity. The correspondents de-
clare that the horses of the Beers who
are moving north are worm out, and
that the men are utterly disheartened
by their failure at Wepener, but 1t IS
likely enough that IL will prove that
the excursion >southward succeeded in
its object. which was to remove the
vast stores of wheat there northward.
An artillery combat was proceeding
at Karee Siding on Sunday afternoon,
but no details have been received.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-30

A dispatch from New York states
that John Nicholas Brown of this city,
who for the past three weeks has been
seriously III at his residence. No. s3l
Fifth avenue, was last night i'm most
critical condition, and that his death
was liable 10 occur at any time. Al
an early hour this morning ne rallied
slightly and the change for the better,
though so small. was sufficient to in
spire Mrs. Brown and the attending
physicians with hope.
IL is said that MIR. Brown was suf-
fering from typhoid fever. but that his
first ailmeN was measles. The case
speedily assumed an aspect which puz-
zled the physicians. and the patient
grew very weak. but on Saturday ne
seemed TO improve. and IL was Thought
that tnc danger point was passed. yes
terday, however another change was
noted. this time for the worse. flve
or six consultations were held, and IL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-30
Attachment Levied Today
on Bank Deposit and on
Shares Of Stock.

From what has transpired today it
is evident that lirgation between the
heirs Of the late Joseph Banlgan and
the United States Rubber company Is
in its infancy. As one of the parties
in interest said. the curtain has but
just rung up on what will be long.
continuous performance.
Mr.. Banigan was president OF the
United States Rubber company and oc-
cupied that office under three-year
contract at the stipulated salary OF
5000 year. He was also, by virtue
OF his office, the head-center, SO 10
speak, Of the executive committee,
which was made up Of the large and
top-heavy board OF directors represent
ing the several companies which had
been absorbed by the great trust
For a season the business OF the
United States Rubber company prog
ressed evenly and satisfactorily. Pres
ident Banigans word was law; but
later there was a stock-dealing job.
the preferred stock was paying divi-
dends based upon earnings, but the
common stock. because ii was non
dividend paying, was quoted low in
the market.
A proposition was made to declare a
dividend upon the common stock, but
President Banigan ccmbatted that plan
for the reason that Vi would have to be
paid cut of the capital, and would give
an artificial value TO the s<,ck. cause it
60 rtAa on the market and thus the pub
lie would be imposed upon.
The dividend was declared despite his
protest. the stock did experience a
boom and people did dip In at the
higher quotations and were caught on
a rapidly declining market. The friction
thus begun was made more positive un-
I'll, there being no possibility of smooth
sailing. President Banigan decided to
get out OF the offices he held. and when
his tenure expired he declined a re-
election and resigned as a member OF
the executive committee.
Immediately Mr.. Banigan built the
Joseph Banigan Rubber Works at
Olneyville. and almost simultaneously
the Y. $. Rubber Company began prep
arations for instltuting suits against
Mr.. Banigan, alleging that he had vis-
lated an agreement not TO enter the
rubber business again and that he was
indebted 10 the parent company. on ac-
count of transactions had with it, by
him, as president OF the Woonsocket
Rubber Company. His bank stock was
bank accounts and also upon his realty.
HE RETALIATED.
He retalIated by instituting suits for
arrears OF salary and for the payment
of "a note for 100000 made to him by
the Woonsocket Rubber Company for
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-30
Canadian Battery Arrives.

From Beira. Portuguese East Africa,
under date of April 23, comes the news
of the arrival there OF a Canadian
twelve-pounder battery. 1t is added
that General Sir Frederick Carnington
who is TO command the British troops
gong TO Rhodesia, has been cordially
welcomed by the Portuguese officials
and that he has reviewed the Portu-
guese troops.
Cape Town reports say that DR..
Jameson has recovered from the severe
attack of fever from which he has been
suffering and he is mentioned as can
didate for one of the seats in the Cape
parliament representing Kimberley in
succession to DIR. Rutherford Harris.
The agent of Mr.. Julius Wall at Ma
feking writes under date of April IL,
most cheerfully, saying everything was
satisfactory. He added that the Boer
guns were firing heavily into the town
and that a determined attack has been
repulsed without casualties on the Bri-
fish side
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-30

cash advanced, etc.
Before Mr.. Banigan died both suits
were heard, and after his demise ahe
court gave a verdict I'm his favor OH
the salary suit, awarding his estate
$lI, 800 OF the S25, 900 asked for. On the
100000 promissory note case, the de-
clsions on The various points. so far as
they have been reached by the court,
have all been in favor of the Banigan
estate.
MORE LITIGATION.
phase of the litigation, papers being
served this afternoon in a suit which
will result in a bitter and prolonged
fight.
When the original contract was made
between the United States Rubber Co.
and the Woonsocket Rubber Co., an
agreement was made that the Woon-
socket Rubber Co. should receive for
every dollar of assets turned over tc
the trust, as much as any other COM
pany got.
Among the companies absorbed by
the rubber trust was the Colchester, To-
Gated III Connecticut.
year after that concern was thus
absorbed a committee went TO the
works TO examine its condition and
its business. That committee reported
rupt and had been at the time that the
rubber trust purchased 1T. The Coll
chester had figured in the assets OF the
trust at $1.500.000.
Now the Banlgan heirs desire TO know
why the trust did not pay more for the
Woonsocket property. If for the Col
chester, which was worth practically
nothing, there was paid large sum,
what should have been paid for the
Woonsocket plant which was q money
maker? In fine, now did the u. ;. Rub
ber Co. figure out the dollar for dollar
asset agreement, as IL applied TO the
two companies. Under the contract;
the .Woonsocket Rubber Co. had not
been squarely dealt with, they claim.
ATTACHMENTS LEVIED.
Accordingly papers were drawn UP in
a suit against the United States Rub
ber company for $1,000 900 damages,
and attachments were levied upon the
local bank account of the United states
Rubber company, and upon all the
stock which the United States Rubber
company owns in the Woonsocket anA
THE National Rubber companies The
latter named organization has plant
located at Bristol.
The stock which the United States
Rubber company owns In the Woon-
socket Rubber company Is valued per
schedule at s3,000,0o0 and includes all
the stock of that concern. The trust
holds about 900 OF the National
Rubber companys stock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-30
DEMANDS MAY
LEAD TO A LOCKOUT.

Tomorrow will decide whether or not
there is to be a lockout of about 700
painters in this city. A conference was
held this morning; but the decisive
meeting will be held at the Labor Tenn
pie, tonight.
The journeymen painters object TO
being called strikers" for they are not
the objectors, having made a demand
which the master painters are opposing
and which. IL is thought they will still
further contend against.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-30
BRITISH TRYING TO BRING GUNS INTO ACTION AT coLENso
Vigorous ManeuVering Prevented BurSherS From
Turning General FrenCh'S Flank The Beers
Are Evidently Out Of Roberts Net.

London, April 3o.-The latest news re-
ceived here from the Orange Free State
says although the Beers have vacated
Thaba N'Chu they have only done so in
order to occupy stronger positions.
General DeWet. April 20. made an ef-
fort to turn-General French's eastern
flank which was only foiled by the
cavalry after vigorous maneuvering.
The Beers hold the ridges to the east
ward when they will probably fall back
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-30

The journeymen painters belonging to
the union, thus put the case:
Three years ago they made demand
for hours as days work and $3.50
as the minimum pay.
The master painters evaded the meet
ing OF that issue and successfully held
off the journeymen.
Two years later the demand was re-
newed: but there was then put forth
the argument that the war was inter
fering with business and had caused
so unsettled a condition Of affairs that
IL would be better for all concerned IL
the trade was not further disturbed.
The journeymen agreed to the prop
osition and the demand was Temporal
rily shelved.
When the present year opened the
war cloud had been dispelled, times
were better, everybody was at work
and prosperity lowered over everything
and everybody. Then II was that the
Old demand was renewed and the mast
er painters. I'm common with the mast
ers in other trases cognate with build
ing operations. were notified that the
iOurneymen would expect. beginning
with May lst. 8 hours day and $3.50
per day as the minimum wage.
The journeymen were unable TO meet
with the master painters. for the reason
that they had made up their minds. SO
tO speak. not 10 accede To the demands
or their employees. Later they did agree
% hear what a committee might have
20 say: but they informed the commit
tee before they spoke that their minds
had already been made up.
The journeymen say further. that
the minimum wage Of $3.50 Is not fully
understood by the public.
They contend that the masters use
CONTINUED on page Two.)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-30
DEMAND ON THE PORTE
WILL BE RENEWED.

ment continues determined not to con-
sent TO the amafgamation OF the pro-
posed purchase with the indemnity
question.
The representative of The Associated
Press is assured tnat Ahmed Pasha will
start for the United States tomorrow
Monday.
question was discussed at the audinece
had with the sultan by Mr.. Griscom on
April 20 is absolutely inexact. The
matter was not discussed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-30

Constantinople, April 29.-There are
no fresh Developments regarding the
American indemnity question. Ii with
I'm a week the Porte does not answer the
United States Legations note OF April
"a. 1t is probable that Lloyd c. Griscom
will renew his demand.
The project of sending Ahmed Pasha
to the United States to negotiate for
the purchase OF cruiser is persisted
in, although the United States govern
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-30

when the pressure of superior numbers
increases.
The British casualties sustained dur
ing the Thaba NChu fighting were
slight.
General French's object now that all
chance OF catching the main bodies of
the burghers has disappeared, is to har-
ass the Beers and prevent any well or
ganiZed retreat. ---.-..-.--..-.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-30

Endeavors are being made to remedy
the re-mount question, Simla dis
patch announcing that five hundred ex-
perienced native horse keepers, $50
blacksm iths and so veterinary officers
have been drawn from India for service
In South Africa
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-30
Rayages Of the War.

The continuous ravages of the war
can be gathered from a Cape Town dis
patch dated today, announcing the ar
rival from Natal of 25 officers and 252
men invalided home, and the sailing OF
the Aurania for England with 400 sick
and wounded soldiers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-30
JOHN NICHOLAS BROWN
Is CRITICALLY I'LL.

was finally determined that the SAT
fling disease was typhoid fever. All
the immediate members OF his family
are at his residence save his brother.
who is I'm Europe.
A dispatch was received at ] o'clock
this afternoon by Mr.. q. w. X. Nat
teson OF this city. which stated that Mr..
Brown had "fghing chance" for re-
covery. although the most serious fears
were entertained. There was a pro-
nounced swelling OF the abdomen. and
this il looked upon as the most dan
gerous feature OF the case.
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For Over Fifty Years.
MRS. wrNsLowTs SOOTHING SYRUP
hns been used for over nfty years by
n,iinons OF mothers for their children
while teething. with perfect success. "
soofhes the child. softens the gums. al
lays ali pain. cures wind collie and y the
best remedy for Diarrhoea. IL Viii re-
iieve the poor little sufferer Immediately.
Sold by DRUGGISTS in every part Of the
world Twenty-Five cents q bottle Be
sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow,s sootb>
ing syrup" and take no other kind
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-28
0RaHGE.
Sudden Death Basket Picnic Personals
Etc Etc.
Correspondence Of The Free Lance }

Correspondence Of The Free Lance
Burr Hill, Va. July 2G.
Mr.. T. II Bledsoe is quite sick At his
home. near here, Of typhoid fever
Mrs. Callie Sisson continues 10 I'M
prove, and will soon be out
MIR. Harrison Smith has two very
sick children with typhoid fever
Miss Fannie Coleman, Of Saint just,
died Monday. She had been visiting
her nieces here, when she was taken Ill.
She gradually grew worse, and Monday
was very anxious 20 be taken 60 her
home Her friends, thinking she could
stand the trip. started, but had only
gotten q short distance when, very I'M
expectedly, the end came. She was an
aged lady aud beloved by all who knew
her. The interment was made at An
tioch church Of which she was mem
Der. Tuesday evening
Mr. Edgar Baker. who has been Wis
iting his uncle, Mr. l.. b Waller, has
returned 10 mis- home in Fredericks-
burg.
Mr.. Thos Z Splttswood. Of Diego, -
W. Va Is visiting his wife and family
this week. Ho,will return 90 West Nlr-
ginia in a few days
Miss Bessie Spicer, Of Culpeper is
spending some time with her brother,
Mr. w. Spicer
Mrs Tom StubeIfeld and little daugh
ter. Of Louisville. Ky, are guests Of
NJ lsses Mary and Bette Jones
Mir ID G. Mason was in your city
this week.
Mr. Claude Joues. who has been at.
tending school in New York visited his
cousin, Mr. G.. Wallis Jones, this week,
4 basket picnic was given by the
young people Of this neighborhood at
Spring Hi. " the hons Of Mr. and
Mts j . Sisson. last Saturday Oro-
quet was engaged in by some, while
others enjoyed q "tete-a.tete' IN the
hammocks aud on the grassy lawn
Supper was served on the grounds, also
other refreshments in abundance, con-
ssting If ice cream. lemonade and
cake. The crowd dispersed at late
hour. having spent most enjoyable
evening. Hope.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-28
LANCASTER NOTES.
Fish Catching smallpox Drownings Libel
Suit.

The steamers az the Bellows *
Sqmres s factory. IN Lancaster county,
have broken the fishing records by catch
ing over one million and ahalf Of men
baden ii h no day. This occurred the
latter part If lA,t week, bat the fishing
stiil continues good
d. IS !. Newbil of he Lancaster
counts Health BlHd has the Two case-
OF smallpox we'll in b. n 3. and has quar-
antinrd against spread AZ the disense.
40 danger Is feared and The sick ones
are improving
The $40. Geo damage suit FOR SANDER,
brought by George W Thompson, Of
Whitest0ne against Lyit'eton Oockrell ,
# Northumberland, which consumed
several days Of the Circuit Court az
Lancaster has been compromised by Mr.
Oookrell paying the plaintiff $500.
kirkland Grove Damp. near Heaths-
vile closed this week. after a suocess-
FOL meeting from a religious stand
point The services we're under the
auspices Of Rev }. J Wicker, Of Balu-
more. and seventy conversions were the
result Of the ten days meeting. Large
crowds attended the camp daily.
On Tuesday afternoon Two little col.
ored girls living near White Stone Ian
caster county. were drowned while in
ski9 grabbing
Capt Samuel Adams. one Of the old
est citizens Of Lancaster county, aged
about So. died on Monday OF old age =,
his illness being supeiinduced by
asthma
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-28
LoCIL WARKETs
Corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro.

corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro
Wheat. 65 to 70; corn, 40 to so, meal 90
to 100 per 100 pounds; oats, % to 30
fowls (live), to T. turkeys live, 8 to
8; ducks live to 2; spring chick.
eus. 10 to tic per ID lard, to
8; eggs, TO 9 cts butter IL
10 IS: hams, 10 to II, Irish pota-
toes, 40 to 90; beef,S TO 81 veal, ~
to 8 Pork, 3 60 516 hides (green), 2
to III hides (dry), 10 to 10.
Wool-Unwashed, 20 20 2li washed,
q 10 %
Leaf Sumao-5O to So cents per hun
bred pounds.
rms drain Market.
Chicago-Wheat. July. 74ls Sept.
7514 corn, July, 37zs Sept. 1875 oats,
July, 2256 Sept 1915.
New York-Southern wheat, 80 to
80 corn, AZ TO so.
Baltimore-SOuthorn wheat, 20 20 "A
Southern corn, 46 to AZ.
Richmond-Wheat. 70 TO rs corn,
40 to 90
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-28
Lamentable Tragedy.

News was received here yesterday OF
the deather in Peoria, Ill , Of the little
daught Of Mr.. and Mrs Dabney II
Maury.
Mrs Maury went TO visit a friend and
carried her bright little reeyear-old
Girl with her. The child, in playing
about the house, found a capsule con-
tanning preparation Of strychnine, and
swallowed it without being detected.
She was soon thrown into commissions
and died within an hour.
Mr.. Msuy is a son Of the late Gen
eral Dabney NJ Maury, and is superin'
tandent OF the water works Of Perioa
Mrs, Maury. well remembered here ss
Miss Mary McCaw. IS 8 daughter OF DR.
J. B McOaw Richmond News
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-28
BLOOD POISON CURED By B. B. B.
Bottle Sent Free TO Sufferers.

Bottle Sent Free 70 Sufferers.
Deep seated, obstinate cases. the kind
that have resisted doctors, hot springs
and patent medicine treatment, quick
lv WELD to b b. B. Botanic Blood
b aim), thoroughly tested for 30 years.
b. b. B. has cured such indications as
mucous patches in the mouth, sore
throat, eraptions. eating sores. bone
pains. itching skin, swollen glands,
stiff Joints, copper colored spots. chan
ores. liberation on the body, and in
hundreds of cases where the hair and
eyebrows have fallen out and the whole
akin was a mass Of boils, pimples and
uloers this wonderful specific has com
pletely changed the whole body into a
clean. perfect condition, free from
eruptions, and skin smooth with the
glow of perfect health ,. b b. Is the
enly known perfect cure for blood poi
son. So sufferers NAV test b. b. g.
and know for themselves that 1T cures.
a trial bottle will be sent free OF
charge.
b B B. for sale by druggists and IN
fredericksburg by X. Nelson Goolrick'
at 81 per large bottle or large bottles
Emil treatment) S. For trial bottle,
address BLOOD BALM co, 179 Mitch
ell sire {, Atlanta, &c.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-28

Did IL ever occur to you that little
Perry Davis Pain-Killer on the end q
the duger applied once or twice to q
mosquito bite would counterfeit the
poison and speedily reduce the swell
ing? Pain.Killer will also cure bites
and shugs OF other poisonous insects az
well as reptiles See directions az TO
use upon wrapper Of each bottle. Avoid
substitutes. there is but one Pain.Kill-
or, Perry Davis Price 25c and 500.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-28

Mr.. William Hardy. an engineer at
the Richmond Locomotive and Machine
Work. and a native Of this city. met a
horrible death In Richmend Wednesday
night He was caught In the wheel Of
his engine snd almost ground 20 pieces
The deceased was 40 years old and
leaves wife and five children. His
brother, Mr. Richard Hardy, and sister
Miss Emma Hardy, left for Richmond
Thursday to attend the funeral
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-28
TWO BROTHERS.
one Bitten by a Snake. the Other Thrown
From a Mule.

Emmett jennings. Of this city. while
gathering plums in Stafford yesterday.
was bitten by moccasin snake. lie
ran al the way 10 town, sucking the
poison from the wound. On his arrival
nearly pint Of whiskey was given
him. which he drank. and IL had no
eeeming effect. Ho was treated by DR.
II. NJ ID Martin. and is now doing
we'll
His brother, Herbert jennings, while
on a mule yesterday. was thrown and
hal his arm badly broken.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-28
Painfully Bruised.

While going home from his Office at
Spotsylvsnia @. H., Wednesday night
CLERK J P. II Orismond was painfully
hurt By being thrown from his horse.
He Yves riding s,apidly, his horse
stumbled and fell throwing him vic
lently to the ground, rendering him IN.
conscious and bruisiDg his head and
shOnlder
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-28
Dsath Of Mr.. Patton.

Mrs Jos Patton of Fairfax county, com
plained Of feeling badly Monday morn
ing and went,to hisroom, where he died
in 8 short time. Mr. Patton was native
Of Stofford county, and was about 90
years old. He was an este Md citizen
and leaves a wife aud twelve children
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-28
Professional Card.

Following local precedent. we take
this means OF informing the public that
OVe have opened Law Office in FTeder-
ioksburg. at 308 Commerce Street wnlcn
will be under the charge of our Mr.
William D. Garter. Legal business
and collections promptly attended to.
We will practice in the Courts OF Fred
ericksburg aud surrounding Counties,
and in the Court Of Appeals at Rich
mond
Respectfully
WARE & GARTER
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-28
Il II Partially Reliable.

We have sold many different cough
remedies, but none have better satisfac.
ton than Chamberlain =, " says Mr..
Charles Holzhauer, Druggist, Newark.
n. J. "It is perfectly safe and can be
relied upon In all cases Of coughs colds
or hoarsenoss " Sold by NJ. NJ Lewis
Druggist
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-28

The following telegram has beer re-
ceiyed at Washington from the Japaueit
Minister for F0reign al airs dated 23j,
aud is the report If the japanese COT
sui nj Tion Tsin. who wired 10 Oh tie
2lst:
THE japanese troops behaved adj
mirably aud maintained strict discip
line after the fan II Tion Tsin Thl
Chinese who remained Ia the city, aud
those who lived outside came 90 the
japanese quarters with a large ii z
bearing an inscription expressing their
submission % Japan. They also brought
cake, fruit and tea In token Of their
friendly feelings Our troops are thus
daily gaining confidence aud respect Of
tho native population.
Tien Tsin city is occupied by the
troops cf four powers in the following
sections, namely: From the north gate
90 the east gate by the japanese from
the east gate 90 the south by the Ameri.
cans from the south 10 the west by the
English, and from the west TO the north
by the French. while the Russians are
in possession Of the towns and villages
on the left banks Of the Pei Ho, aud
the canal
"A conference was held by the gen.
erals and the commanding officers Of
the allied forces with a view to organ.
izIng military government in Tien
Tsin.'