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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-08
Kruger's Tribute.

Pretoria, May S.-The official closing
of the 1899 Volksraad, whish hroke up
unofficially in September last, occurred
this morning The vacant seats OF Gen.
Joubert and Gen. Koch and others were
filled with flowers. The hall was crowd
ed, many ladies being present
In the prayer of the chaplain an al
lusion to Gen. Joubert moved many to
tears. After the prayer. the raad ad-
journed to the afternoon, whena the
session of 1900 was inaugurated. All
the diplomatists and folelgn attaches
were present. The raad was crowded
to its fullest capacity and the scene
was most impressive. President Kru-
ger in his speech opening the session,
alluded feelingiy to the vacancies. Re-
ferring to Cen Joubert he said:
Future generations will be able to
judge the work of the deceased, whose
demeanor inspired tie enemy with re-
spect and whose humane and brave
conduct gave fame and Importance TO
the state among civilized nations"
He was profoundly struck. he said,
by the proof Of sincere friendship given
by the people OF the Free State who
had fulfilled thedr obligations TO the
Transvaal under the treaty. They re-
allied that a united front was required
as an attack upon the independence OF
the Transvaal meant a threat against
tn Free State. He had implicit conf
dence in the future of the Africander
nation. He was pleased that the rela-
tions of Transvaal with foreign states.
with the exception of Great Britain,
were good.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-08
REPORT In FAVOR OF The
EIGHT WORK DAY.

better social relations. rstJtng their
moral status, and has made them much
better consumers of the products OF
labor, and hence resulted In Increased
production.
significant fact in connection with
the shortening of the work day at va
rious times during the present CEN
tury is the entire silence of the older
school of economists with regard TO
the effect of the shor. SE, work day on
society, business. industrial conditions
and laborers themselves. t
While there is still variance of
opinion on the general question on
modern machinery and methods 10 so
tighten the physical drudgery of most
occupations as TO have an equivalent
effect to the shortening hours in cha
conservation of energy. or whether
such machinery and methods operate
so as TO tax the nervous powers as 10
be equivalent i'm exhaustive effects to
the lengthening of hours. your commit
tee are of the opinion. after what has
been said on both sides. that the higher
tension OF modern employment is at
least full offset to the saving accom-
plished in muscular force.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-08
Conditions n Maieking.

with the exception of little rife
fire at the outlying trenches everything
is quiet. The slight epidemic of ty-
phoid fever IL abating as result OF the
medical precautions. The enemy's ar
tinery. with the exception OF two five
Founders, has apparently been with
drawn.
1T was learned April "a that the en-
emy intended to attack, and the en-
tire garrison stood 10 its arms. When
day broke Col. Baden-Powell took up
a position on the lookout. and tbs
heavy rattle of musketry and the boom
of four guns convinced us that an at
tack was about TO occur. But II be-
came apparent that the Boer officers
could not persuade their men TO ad-
vance. Through glasses we saw the
officers vainly urge the infantry for
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-08
Advance Gees On.

In spite of these wrecked railroads
the British advance goes on steadily.
Lord Roberts outposts are apparently
about II miles north of Smaldeel, Cen
eral Brabant has joined General Run
die at Thaba N'Chu whence they are
moving forward. The country is all
quiet in that direction. A reconnois-
sance made by General Rumble of the
Beers recent positions at Thaba N'Chu
resulted in their being pronounced inn
pregnabe and their evacuation is re-
ported TO have been due TO the receipt
OF an urgent message from President
Steyn. The Beers are said TO be NOV
ing northward. but their immediate
destination is not known.
THE whereabouts of the British cav
airy under General French is still a
mystery while General Kelly-Kenny's
and General Chermside's division are
also unaccounted for
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-08
MAY NOMINATE SILVER REPUBLICAN.

Sioux Falls. s. D.. May s.-The dele
gates to the Peoples Party convention
tomorrow, who have already arrived
here are discussing the policy to be pur-
sued in the selection OF vice-presiden-
tial candidate. BY those already pres
ent there is manifested quite notice.
able friendship for Hon. Charles A.
Towne, the silver Republican leader of
Minnesota, but some contend that the
honor should go to a Populist. Senator
Butler is among those who are believed
TO be in favor of Mr.. Towne. Mr.. But
Ter. today, said:
II have heard no dissent from the
proposition TO nominate Mr.. Bryan for
the head of the ticket. AS to vice.
president, l will only say that discov-
er a disposition to give the nomination
to a silver Republican IL a man is
found upon whom the party can unite"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-08
POLLUTION OF
The POCASSET.
Samuel Fitch & Sons Bring
Suit Against Victoria Mills.
ASK FOR $4,000 DAMAGES.
Claim That Water Of Tbs Stream Has Been
Polluted BY Defendant.
GOODS IN PROCESS MADE WORTHLESS
Plaintiffs Sy They Han Been Put 10 Great Ex-
psnss IN Installing Jumps and Engines for
New Water Supply.
Claim That Water Of Tbs Stream Has Been
Polluted BY Defendant.
GOODS IN PROCESS MADE WORTHLESS

The aftermath OF the injunction OBJ
tanned by the cranston Print Works
against several mill owners on the 'Po-
casset river in Johnston was evidenced
today by a suit entered in the common
pleas division of the supreme court
The Samuel Fitch & Sons Company Is
plaintiff in this suit and Harry Hartley
doing business as the Victoria Mills. is
the defendant.
In its declaration the plaintiff says
that Hartley operates a mill hear to
and adjoining branch OF the Pocasset
river and plaintiff operates a certain
mill for the manufacture OF woolens and
eiderdowns. located near to aud aGjoin.
ing the Pocasset river below the mill
operated by the defendant. That for 20
years the plaintiffs and those under
whom they claim title have operated a
mill at the same place for the manufac-
ture Of woolen and cotton cloths and
yarns and have always had pure water
for use, but recently Hartley has In
jured the plaintiffs by pouring. con-
ducting, depositing, and introducing in
to the river large quantities of grease.
soap suds, chemicals and other refuse
matter, so that the water has become
foul. filthy and totally unfit for use.
On account OF these acts the plain
tiffs have been obliged to give up the
use of the river and have been COM
PEELED to expend large sums in digging
wells and putting in engines and pumps
TO get pure water. 1t is also alleged
that a large quantity OF goods has been
injured and destroyed by reason Of this
pollution OF the river. The sum of $10,-
900 is asked as damages.
The Cranston Print Works. whose
plant is below that of Hartley and other
manufacturers produced much testi-
mony at the injunction hearing to show
the river had been put in bad condI-
tions by the dumping into II of manu-
facturer's waste. Mr., Hartley's counsel
said Hartley was taking means to take
care of his mills waste.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-08

New York, May s.-Edward Clifford
was hanged in the yard of the Hudson
County. IN. J.) Jail at 1o:14h this
morning.
on March, 1895. Edward Clifford shot
division superintendent William G..
Watson of the West Shore Railroad In
the station at weehawken. ". j.. after
Watson had refused to re-instate Cliff
ford as railroad detective. Clifford
had been on a protracted spree. Ac-
cordlng to the evidence at his trial he
began drinking when he received re-
ward for the capture of Oliver Curtis
Berry, the train robber. few months
before the murder Of Watson. His
share of the reward was $500. IL Is
said that clifford was never sober from
the time the reward was paid until he
was in the Hudson County jail for the
murder OF Watson. The case Is re-
markable in that clifford was sentenced
seven times to be hanged and six times
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-08
Burghers Reported to Be Utterly Demoralized
on Account Of Lord Roberts Rapid
Movements Present Conditions at Maeking

London, May s.-The war Office has
received the following from Lord Rob-
erts:
"Smaldeel, May S.-The railway from
Brandfort to this place has been con-
siderably damaged and the bridge over
the Vet river has been hopelessly
damaged. This delays supplies coming
up. Every few yards charges of rack
arock' have been laid under the rails.
This might have created loss Of life
but was fortunately discovered by a
West Australian Infantry man, Win
burg has been occupied by the High
land brigade"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-08
NEELY'S ARREST CAUSES
A SHOCK IN MUNCIE.

Muncie. May S.--The news OF the ar
rest of Charles f. Neely, treasurer of
the department. of postoflices in Cuba,
shocked this entire city. Friends of the
accused feel sure that Neelyswill give a
satisfactory explanation. Previous to
the appointment to the important office
two years ago Nicely had always resid-
ed in Muncie. Fifteen years ago he es-
tablished Muncie's first daily newspa-
per. the Morning News. and just pre-
vious to his appointment TO the Cuban
position he sold the property to the
present owners, First Assistant Post
master General Heath. his three broth
ers and +. j. Claypool. Mr.. Nicely still
has large property interests here. be-
ing president of the Neely Printing
Company, large concern. In ADDITION
Mr.. Nicely has extensive mining inter-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-08
Finances In Good Condition.

After references to alleged violations
of the Red Cross Convention and TO the
consequent protests OF foreign powers,
President Kruger continues:
Notwithstanding the difficult cir
cumstances / am glad TO say that our
finances will enable us to bear the
great expenses Of the war and that the
mines are flourishing."
The president concluded with refer
ence to the Free State loan and sug-
eested that il be not prolonged and
matters of Importance be dealt with.
In moving peroratlon he invoked the
blessing and aid of the Almighty.
The proceedings terminated with un-
usually impressive speeches and pray
ers.
Fifty out of a total OF sixty legisla-
tore were present, several of them still
suffering from wounds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-08
TWO LIVES LOST.
Carney and Deboray Burned to
Death In a Hotel at
Geneseu, n. Y.

Geneseo. N. Y, May s.-The Ameri-
can ..otel here was destroyed by fire
early this morning. Most of the 80
guests barely escaped with their lives.
Several were injured by jumping from
windows. At first IT was thought that
all had escaped. but search after the
fire had been gotten under control re-
suited in the finding of the bodies OF
Lafayette Carney and Sherman Debo-
ray OF West Sparta on the third floor.
Miss Schreiner, a waitress, says she
was awakened by hearing two men
plotting to set fire to the hotel. She
arose and saw the men running away.
and almost Immediately the building
was discovered to be on fire. The
property loss is about $4,000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-08

ests in Joplin, Mo-, and has been very
successful i'm all his business affairs.
Until his departure from Muncie, Neely
was a member of Governor Mounts
staff and prominent politically and So
cially.
Early this morning postoffice in
spector called Postmaster Cammack out
and made a thorough search OF the Of
flee for registered letters and packages
supposed to contain large sums OF
money sent here by c. T.. w. Nicely to
himself or others for MIN. No report
was made, but the express offices and
depot baggage rooms have failed to
make any disclosures. A special from
washington TO the Morning News asks
the people to suspend forming opinions
until later Developments are made,
stating that the trouble is the result OF
conflict between the postoffice and war
departments in Cuba.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-08

and now that war has broken out we
will do everything to restore peace"
After alluding to the deputation now
on a mission to Europe and the United
States and the presence Of so many at
taches proving the intense interest of
the powers in the republics and to
their methods of fighting. he said he
was pleased to see that the world was
on their side in the war, that ambu-
lances had been sent and that their
friends were united in endeavoring to
alleviate the distress caused by the
struggle
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-08
Beers 0emoralized.

A dispatch from Cape Town dated
today says.
lord Roberts phenomenal advance
is not only utterly demoralizing the
Beers but is striking terror into the
rebel colonists. The relief of Mafe-
king is expected at any moment"
The correspondent is slightly opti-
mdstic as regards Mafeking, judging
from the direct dispatches. The Brit
ish forces south of Mafeking are still
nearly 200 miles from their objective.
while the latest advices from Mafekins
itself. dated April "a, show little ameli-
oration in the conditions there. The
disnatches saw.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-08
ALDERMEN FAD NO QUORUM.

The board of aldermen were called In
special session at noon today, for the
purpose of drawing 100 petit Jurors Tor the
common pleas division of the Supreme
court. There appeared TO be some diff
ficulty I'm securing quorum, and at l2:lo
o clock there were fve aldermen pres
Sphinx of the city clerks department were
engaged. by means of the telephone. In
endeavoring 10 secure one more alder
man. I'm order To make "A quorum. The
aldermen present were Messrs Vincent.
Mccarthy, Reynolds. Gray and Davis.
AT 1920 o'clock the one man needed
was still missing. and the board voted
to take recess until o'clock this at
tcrnOon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-08
NOTES FROM THE HARBoR.

The steamer Navahoe which was due
ing for this port until this afternoon.
She will reach this city tomorrow be-
tween 10 and IL o'clock. She is the
second boat scheduled to arrive on the
Clyde line.
The schooner Navahoe sailed for
Westport, Mass. yesterday afternoon.
The schooner Jessie Barlow has SAIL
ed for Governors Harbor. Eleuthera,
Bahama Islands, where she will load
with general cargo Of the products Ca
these islands.
The tug Coastwise is I'm the upper
harbor having been but recently built
at Perth Amboy. She is OF 26S tons
gross and 1S2 net tonnage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-08
HELD A SECRET CONFERENCE.

indianapolis. May s-W. s. Taylor, Re
publican governor OF Kentucky, ex-Sec-
retary OF State Finley. r. N. Miller. ex-
county attorney OF breckenridge. county;
"A secret conference with Attorney Cen
eral Taylor. his deputy, Merrill Morse
and Sheriff Clark of Marion county, last
night The conference lasted two hours.
All the parties refused TO talk. Mr.. Tay-
lor WAS taken To the train later I'm the
evening and left for Washington.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-08
Beers Reinforced.

Lorenzo Marques. Sunday. May 6.-A
dispatch received here from Col. Plum
mer's camp bearing date April 26,
states that the Beers around Mafeking
have been gradually reinforced and
their strength is estimated at 5000. Col.
Plummer has succeeded in communicate
ing with Mafeking by means of carrier
pigeons and is endeavoring TO commu-
nicate with the southern relief column.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-08

IT OwNSEND VICTORY" LAWN
MOWER; named after the flagship
of one OF the greatest naval heroes that
ever lived-Nelson's Victory" and like
that immortal Admiral IL is in a class
by itself. Both are Incompatible.
Ball bearing OF the very highest grade
exact TO one quarter OF 1-l000 of an inch,
which reduces the friction astonishingly.
Moving the lawn becomes a fascinating
pastime, and the lawn Is mown i'm one
quarter of the time formerly consumed.
Call and examine; prices reasonable. For
sale only at
w. +. BARRETT. CO.'S.
Canal street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-08
MAY Beers Make a Stand.

Smaldeel, Monday. May 7.-General
Hutton's advanced camp OF the colonial
regiments is tonight settled ait Lodge
legen (Welgelegen) siding.
According to the reports the Beers in
tend to make a big stand near the Zand
river.
The railroad has been repaired TO tlSe
south side OF the Vet river and the en-
gineers are busy making division
across the bridge.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-08

ward. The enemy reformed and re-
tired. Our men fired a shot in the hope
of inducing the enemy to come to close
quarters.
The native distress has been allie
Waited, many of them slipping through
the Boer lines. $685.
"After the bombardment of April "a,
all was comparatively quiet"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-08
ELECTION TO Be HELD.

Nv a general order issued from the ad-
tutant generals office an election TO
choose a successor to Commander w:
Mccarthy Little. commanding Naval
battalion, II. l. NJ, whose term expires
on Nav 20 next. will be held I'm ac-
cordancc with the provisions OF chapter
2g6 general laws. on Morssny, May Il,
1900, at o'clock y. IN. at the armory OF
Naval Reserve Artillery company, Naval
Battalion. Pheniy building, this CITY,
Adit Gen. Sackett will preside.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-08
Will Be Brought Back to
This State to Answer a
Perjury Charge.

Albany, N. Y. May S.-Governor
Roosevelt today granted the applied
ton for the extradition of the wealthy
Arizona mine owner. George W. Hull,
who is wanted by the authorities Of
Rhode Island for alleged perjury COM
mitted in an action brought by him to
secure a divorce from his wife. He is
charged with having sworn that Rhode
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-08

Island was his legal place OF residence
whereas he is resident of Arizona.
Hull, who had been bailed in the sum
of $4,000, pending the result OF the ap-
pication, was Immediately re-arrested
by detective of the New York city
force and was taken before Judge
Friedman in the supreme court, where
he was discharged from custody and
was then turned over to Capt. Parker
of the Providence detective department.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-08
u,IlsroHa CAUSES MUCH DAMAGE.

Toledo. O.. MAY s--A terrific hailstorm
here last night broke many thousands of
dollars worth Of plate glass. damaged the
city greenhouses. stripped young fruit
trees OF buds and blossoms and caused
q number Of serious runaways.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-08
Tried 10 Preserve Peace.

After referring TO the peace propo-
sails OF the presidents of both republics
and Lord Safsbury. President Kruger
said:
we proved by legislation and our
dealings with Great Britain last year
that II was our desire to preserve peace
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-08
CLIFFORD HANGED AFTER
MANY POSTPONEMENTS.

his friends secured a postponement OF
the execution of the sentence. Cover
nor Voorhees,, who granted q reprieve
in March, 1898, declined week ago to
further interfere in the case.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-08

The long rumored engagement of Henry
q. Havemeyer, Jr, third son of the late
Theodore Havemeyer, and Miss Charlotte
Whiting, daughter of the late Augustus
Whiting of New York and Newport, is
formally announced.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-08

WANTED-HOTEL CLERK FOR
the season. at the Oakland Beach Hotel.
Address Miss Phetteplace, 10 Hopkins
street, Providence. X. I.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-08
AnnovwcsmGNr. IN
"A T'llInshss, . esss,,rs '.ur Co: ,,s.-.

275 WESTMINSTER STREET.
New decorations. new furnishings
throughout. Three concerts daily, 10
2:3o. S-S. 1912 midnight by Reeves Or
chestra- open evenings until midnight.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-08
PRISONERS TO &c TRANSFERRED.

Frankfort. May S-The i've prisoners:
Powers. Youfsey. Davis, Whitaker and
Cobb, charged with being accessories to
the Goebel murder. whose cases have
been transferred TO Georgetown for trial
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-08

For wedding fovitssIens
See The T. J. Ryder Co. ~ WaehinGtoo
St, cor. Eddy. Best work; low prices-
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-02-08

Rucker voted for the expuI.
sion of the polygamist, Brigham
II. Roberts, from the halls of
the National Congress. Rucker
may not be a Patrick Henry
for oratory, but his head is
chuck full of good common
sense and he will continue to
register mis- vote on the RICH t
side of every question, and
pound arguments for the right
into the ears of the opposition
in words which can not be mis-
constructed, even if they are
not oily and sugar.coated.-
Madison Times.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-02-08
ELY.

j. w. Cox, OF HunnewelI, was an
Ely visitor Sunday.
Harry McClintic was buying mules
in this vicinity last week.
Prof. j. W. Lightbody, of Hume
we'll, visited the homefolk Sunday.
George Lear, of New London. came
up Saturday to visit friends here.
Henry burst purchased another car
of corn last week.
NJ. NJ. Frogge returned from Veneta
Indian Territory Saturday.
w. c. Potterfeld left for Spring
field, H., Friday where he will make
his future home.
George Turner, of Hannibal. is
baling and shipping hay from this
place.
Miss Jennie Boone left Saturday
for an extended visit with friends at
Shelbina and Hunnewell.
DR.. S. Maddox shipped a nice sad
die horse to Mr.. Barrows, of Ode
Bolt, Iowa, the first of the week.
Price Sl40 Gloster horses seem to
be quite noted.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-02-08
INDIAN CREEK.

II. 6. Hays purrharad the Y. c.
Spalding farm from Mr.. Fuqua.
Miss Mary Yates, Leo Yates and
Charlie Mortgnmcry have returned
home after Il prolonged stay near
Kiowa, KANSAS. We understand that
Charlie will - back to Kiowa after a
few weeks visit with his parents.
A very pleasant dance was enjoyed
by the young people at the home of
Miss Laura Finnegan Thursday night.
Miss Bette Mudd, who has been
teaching at the Yeager school, is SUI
fering from an attack of pneumonia,
her school being closed in conse-
quence. Latcr-Wc were truly sorry
to learn of the death Of Miss Mudd
which occurred mt 1 p. In. Tuesday.
She was one Of the most loveablc and
best young ladies of this vicinity.
Albert Abell had the misfortune of
getting his buggy smashed up last
Saturday. His horse became fright
ened and ran away.
Miss Tudie Swinlley, of Monroe,
attended, services here last Sunday.
Charlie Lanham's little girl Las
pneumonia.
Mrs. John Dixon is quite sick of
grippe.
Pete Martin, of Lakenan, was visit
ing his brother Jim near this place |
last week.
Miss Mamie Yates, of Monroe,
spent Saturday and Sunday with |
Miss Bessie buchanan.
DR.. c. V. Sprinkle came down from
Hunnewell Saturday to VISIT h
daughter, Miss Carrie. I
Our school will have q spelling
school tonight. to which friends and
patrons are invited
Silas p. Rcusch, OF St. Louis, was
the guest Of his sister, Mrs. j. +.
Pike, last week.
Roy Moore. OF Paris, is in this
community buying mules
Thomas Z. Hays, who is attending
Marion Sins Medical college in St.
Louis, fell from II street car one day
last week ana broke his arm. He has
the sympathy OF his Indian Creek
friends in his misfortune.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-02-08

ID. I. Boone bought lot OF choice
clover seed from Paul Foreman, of
Itensselear Good clover seed is
scarce this season.
Mrs. John Mathews is to, ouest of
relatives at Clarence.
James Brooks has moved TO the
Humble place. Lee NoOGer vi,I move
TO the farm vacated by Mr.. Brooks.
e. I. Clark sold his tine It IN to
Mr.. Worland, Of Shclbina. Price
$3.50.