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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-23
To Crush Cronj,.

Every opportunity was given the
Beers TO surrender but when toward
AFTERNOON there was no sign of any
such intentions Lord Roberts deter
mined To crush once and for all Gen.
CronJe's resistance. on the south bank
or the river at a range of about 2OOO
yards three field batteries and two ma
val l2-pounders were posftioned. On the
north bank, and enfildating the whole
rVer one howitzer. three field batteries
and three naval AZ guns were placed.
Then followed the most wonderful
scene IT was ever my lot to witness
once before in Thessaly had seen one
hundred and ten guns in action. but
never such number of powerful guns
concentrating their fire upon a spot
aDoN mile square The exploding lyd-
dite shells raised great clouds OF green
smoke, completely filing the bed Of tho
river. The shrapnel burst on the edge
or each bank except for a short space
where the proximity Of the British In
fantry made II dangerous. Our shells
searched every bush and every ravine
Continued on page Two)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-23

signed by George T.. Barstow. in which
he admitted he owed the estate of his
rather the sum OF So. 900 and agreed
that his one-sixth interest i'm tho es-
tate should stand as collateral for his
obligations fulfills these requirements
and therefore created an equitable
lien on the asslgnor's interest in the
one-siNth Of the trust estate. This in
strument was signed November 10,
1894
Chief Justice Matteson further says:
Though the agreement contained in
the instrument Is with the respondent.
Amos C.,Barstow, as executor. and rot
IN his capacity as trustee and though
the executor as such. has no possess
Ion or control Of the real estate, and
therefore could not apply II in satis-
faction OF the lien against the consent
or another, a trustee We see no reason
why he might not resort o. equity TO
enforce the lien should 81 Become nee
essary by reason Of the refusal. OF such
trustee 10 recognize the validity OF the
lien. ana TO apply the property to It's
satisfaction"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-23
TUCKER-POTTFR CASE BEFORE THE
COURT ON PETITION FOR NEW TRIAL

The case OF Hannah i. Tucker VS..
Elisha II. Potter. et AL, was heard bv
the appellate court today on the de-
fendants petition for a new trial. The
suit which is brought on a prior judg-
ment against the defendants is as sure
ties on a bond given to former Deputy
Sheriff Tucker OF Washington county.
Defendants claim the suit now pending
should have been brought. not by the
psrsonal representative OF Sheriff
Tucker, but by his successor in office.
Judge Rogers recently decided the
defendants should have presented tho
defence when the suit was originally
brought that the debt was due to-
Tucker i'm his official capacity and nor
IN personal capacity.
Samuel w. X. Allen is counsel for the
plaintiff and Edwards a. Angel conn
sci for the defendants
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-23
DEBT TO ESTATE MUST
FIRST BE LIQUIDATED.

The opinion Of the appellate court I'm
the case of stephen o. Edwards. as
signee. vs.. Amos c. Barstow. ct al. In
the question whether the complainant
is entitled to the one-sixth OF the tes-
tator's residuary estate. devised and
bequeathed to George H. Barstow.
without reference to his Indebtedness
TO the estate. or only TO the balance OF
the one-sixth after deducting the in
debtedness. was handed down today.
Chief Justice Matteson. who writes the
opinion OF the court. says
"Our opinion is that the complainant
is entitled 20 the balance only OF the
one-sixth Of the residuary trust estate
after deducting the indebtedness" Con-
tinuing the court says: The doctrine
may be stated in its most general form.
that any express -executory agreement
in writing. whereby the contracting
party sufficiently indicates an inten-
tion to make some particular property.
real or personal or ind therein de-
scribed or identiaed. a security FOR
debt or other obligation creates an
equitable lien on the property - In
dicated. which is enforcible against the
property In the hands not only OF the
original contractor. but OF his heirs.
executors. voluntary
assignees and purchasers or incum-
branre with notice.
The court thinks an instrument
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-23
All the Employees Escaped.
Loss Will Probably Be
Over 100000.

At 2:45 o'clock this afternoon one Of
the most serious and threatening fires
that has occurred in this city for many
years broke out In the Paris House.
the large establishment owned by L.
ID. Eewell g. Son. and located at the
corner of Westminster and Eddy
streets. The fire was first discovered
at the corner on the Bddy street side.
where it suddenly burst through the
foor. A mistake was made in sending
in a still alarm. When the first ap-
paratus arrived an alarm was sent in
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-23
KENTUCKY P0FULISTS WILL
KEEP IN MIDDLE OF THE ROAD.

Litchfield, KY, Feb. 2S.-The Popullst
state convention to select delegates to
the national convention decided to pur-
sue a middle-of-the-rpad policy and not
to affiliate with either the Democrats
or Republicans in the national con-
Ventions. committee was appointed
to ascertain who should attend the
national convention at Cincinnati on
May 3 and lengthy resolutions were
passed endorsing among other things
The action Of the Peoples Party ma
tlonal committee at Lincoln and call
Tor national convention at Clncln-
nat When the true Populists OF the ma
tion may be allowed to express their
VIII without the dictation OF BOSSES"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-23
Kelly-Kenny's Losses.

The severe losses incurred by Gen.
kelly-kenny Sunday have produced
SONG adverse criticism, but 1t is point
ed out that had he fought less furious
ly he would have given the Beers the
opportunity TO entrench themselves
and perhaps effect further flight To a
more advantageous position.
Gen. Buffers progress towards Lady,
smith is so slow that II scarcely APP
peais to public interest. Gen White
appears TO be still full OF fight. and to
De endeavaing 10 assist Gen. Butler by
a vigorous bombardment
Advices received at Cape Town yes
terday said IL was reported the British
were gradually driving the Tsers out OF
northern Cape Colony. and that many
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-23
HALIFAX SWEPT BY
A FIERCE BLIZZARD.

Halifax. Feb. 23-Since midnight
Nova Scotia has been fast in the grasp
of o wild blizzard. A bowling storm
OF wind. hail and rain took possession
OF Halifax last night. The wind roar
ed through the streets with the fury of
a cyclone. increasing toward morning
to hurricane force and the hail en-
crusted wires fell in punches, carrying
telegraph poles with them. The dan
ger OF live wire necessdtated the police
ordering out all street lights leaving
the city in darkness, with the telephone
service demoaliZed. The hail was fol-
lowed by rain and the elements held
high carnival. The weather did not
moderate for nearly II hours, ! and at
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-23
WILL &c TRIED ON IT'S MERITS.

The demurrer i'm the case OF joseph
mart VS.. T.. Jencks Manufacturing
Company was today overruled by the
appellate court and the case RENTED
70 the common pleas division FOR fur
ther proceedings
Hart, former employe OF the de-
PENDANT sues 20 recover $4,000 FOR in-
Jurits, Including the breaking OF "A rib
due TO his falling through a hole In ths
floor OF the defendants shop that ives
not properly covered. lie was going FOR
drink OF water on July ifth isgS. and
there was box in his path which he
pushed aside and stepped into tho hole
unknowingly. The defendant asserted
az the hearing on deinulfcr that a
lack of due care on plaintiffs pant Rls
shown
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-23
Gordon Completed.

Sunday evening the Gordon around
the Beers was completely closed on ev-
cry side in perfect silence. A few Bo-
ers came into camp during the night
and confessed ley were sick of fight
ing and that General Cronje was Being
urged to surrender.
All the animals and the men suffered
terribly from thirst and il was impossi-
BILE TO transport water. A heavy thun-
der storm in the afternoon, however,
considerably relieved their sufferings.
Lord Kitchener was present with the
force.
General Macdonald was wounded in
the foot, but not severely.
General Cronje's force occupies the
river. bed. Our men marched splendidly
10 overtake the retreating enemy. De-
serters say great many OF the Beers
lost their horses
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-23
LAND OWNERS
NOT LIABLE.
Decision on important Point
by the appellate Court.
MARY A. SNsESON PLAINTIFF.
She Was Injured Through Defect In Side
walk In Front Of Kupler fstai'.
SUED THE OWNERS FOR DAMAGES.
Court Rods Thai In fts s:nce Of Legislative En-
actmsnl AbuIing Lind 0wnsrs Are No. Liable
10 TTsYeers for INJURIES
She Was Injured Through Defect In Side
walk In Front Of Kupler >Estat,.
SUED THE OWNERS FOR DAMAGES.

An interesting question in regard 20
the liability OF property owners for ac-
cdents resulting from the bad condi-
tion OF The sidewalks was passed on
by the appellate court in an opinion
handed down today in the case OF
MARY A. Sneeson VS.. Edward kupfer
and wife. The opinion is as follows;
Per Curiam. The declaration al
leges that IL was the duty OF the de-
PENDANTS 60 keep the sidewalk adjoin-
lng their premises OF a certain street
or highway. In a safe condition for
persons passing along and over such
sidewalk. II further alleges tnat bsing
unmindful OF their duty they negligent
~ and carelessly permitted the side
walk to be and remain out of repair
IN this, that along the outer edge therca
or, board or plank was carelessly
ana negligenty set i'm the ground for
the purpose OF holding and containing
The dirt or soil out OF which the side
walk was constructed. and that such
board or plank was carelessly and neg
ligently permitted to extend above the
surface OF the sidewalk for several
inches
The plaintiff AYERS that being igno-.
rant OF the fact that such plank or
board had thus been set i'm the ground
ana was extending or protruding above
me surface OF the sidewalk, and while
she was walking upon and along the
pubic highway upon the sidewalk adj
Jacent 10 the defendants premises. and
Mhlle IN the exercise OF, due care, she
struck her foot against the plank or
board and stumbled and fell over the
same with great violence upon the
ground, and received injuries of which
she complains
The defendants demur 10 the decla-
ration on the ground that IL does not
auege any legal duty which they owe
10 the plaintiff.
In the absence OF any legislative en-
actment on the subject. an abutting
4and owner is not liable 20 travellers for |
injuries received by them because OF
a defect I'm the street I'm front OF his |
premises unless such defect is caused |
by hisIown act or fault.
The declaration does not allege anv /
statutory liability nor any act OF the |
defendants. which caused the obstruc- |
ton complained Of Demurrer sustained /
and case RENTED to the common pleas |
division" F'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-23

from box 232 at the corner Of westmin-
ster and Union s;-eers.
Before the bells began TO sound. how
ever, the flames had eaten their way
into the main floor. and I'm moment
that was like a fiery furnace.
There was wild rush OF the clerks
and other employees for the exits.
one OF the floor walkers had presence
OF mind to run up stairs and give an
alarm to the employees and nearly all
made their escape by the main en-
trance on Westminster street. Some
got out by way of the fire escapes in
the rear.
Continued on page Two.)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-23

daybreak this morning several of the
principal streets were blocked with
wreckage wires, poles. signs and avn
ings. At, lot OF minor damage was
done throughout the city.
The gale raised heavy swell In the
narDor, causing vessels on the water
front 10 suffer injury through the
pounding against the wharves
Communication with OUTLYING points
was severed shortly after the storm
set in. but sufficient information has
been received to show that 1he gale
extends over the entire coast.
The damage off shore Will be consid-
cradle and shipping will certainly be
diected severely The restoration of
wires TO other parts OF the province
Prince Edward Island and Newfound.
land is eagerly awaited
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-23
EARTFAS VINEYARD AyD waTUCgtT
STEAMBOATS,

In consequence OF dredging operations
in Woods Hole channel bv the United
states government. the trips OF the
New cecford. Marthas Vineyard and
Nantucket steamers between Woods
l.ole and New Bedford will moi be per-
formed witA any regularity until fur.
ther notice Connection for Martha's 3
vineyard and Nantu.Let Will be made
via Woods Hole only.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-23
BOmha[dmeni Ordered.

General Kitchener returned and or
dered bombardment of the Boer po-
sition. Three field batteries and a
howitzer battery took position directly
IN front OF the laager and began ter
rible fire. the howitzer using lyddte
shells freely. The Beers We're seen re-
tirlng from the trenches to the river
bed in order 70 seek cover. but no cover
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-23
SUES FOR SERVICES !
IN THE KLONDIKE.

some inside Information about lifeH
the klondike was given to a jury in
Judge Wilbur's court today in the trial
OF the suit of DR.. j. Leroy Fisher
against the Cooperative Gold Mining
Association. DIR. Fisher claims he was
engaged on March 4th. 1898 bv the
company TO go to Alaska and look az
Ter It's interests. He received 5000 when
ne started on March 9Th. and the com
pany agreed TO pay him all the ex-
penses he might incur in perforniny
the duties incidental to securinS
claims. ihS
Up to October. 1898, the doctor saws
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-23

ne incurred expenses, in behalf OF the
company, amounting to $500 and thar
tne company still owes him $500
- rlsher was cross-examined at
great length on the account ne render
ed the company and explained that att
lawson eggs were a one time SIS a
dozen and butter 81 pound. The doc
tor gave vivid description of the loss
OF 1000 by a snow slide and said he did
apout sIOo worth OF doctoring, but got
paid only $50 on account. The defend
ant denies the doctor performed his
contract as he should have done.
German q Egan are counsel for tha
piaintif and Clarence A. Aldrich. coun-
sci for the defendant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-23

Paardeberg Drift, Orange Free State,
Tuesday. Feb. 20.-As night fell. after
the terrific lighting which lasted all
day sunday there was a sudden cessa-
ton of fire on both sides as both were
thoroughly tired and glad 10 rest The
work of collecting the dead and wound-
ed proceeded, and the men slept where
they had fought the whole day
The action was one OF the most fear
fully contested in the history OF the
war, for the Beers were grimly fighting
fox their lives. while IT, British de-
termlnedly harassed hem. The
mounted Infantry did good work, and
the Highland Brigade fought steadily
and sternly. The whole force behaved
we'll
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-23
Lager tnirsnched.

Monday morning broke finding the
Beers in the same place. they having
during the night constructed entrench-
ments around the laager which was
still Threatened by General Smith Do
rien. The infantry rested after the ter
rible hard days lighting on Sunday.
The Mounted Infantry and a battery
OF horse artillery started 10 observe
the enemy who was holding a kopje,
but while riding around the southern
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-23
SUBMITTED ON BRIEFS.

The case Of Edward G. Dubois vs.
Manuel Neta ct al. was submitted to
the appellate court today on briefs.
The suit Is brought to set aside Ger
tain deeds Of real estate. The defend-
ants demurred 20 the bill
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-23
NOTICE TO PASSENGERS.

Beginning Monday February s. 1900.
te train leaving Hope for Providence
az $3.50 a. m. viii stop az Elmwood e:2I
a. m. Cranston street 6.2- a m. o.
NEVILLE 6;2s a. m. and Atwelrs Ave-
nue. e:s7 a. m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-23
NOTICE TO PASSENGERS.

Beginning Monday, February 3. 1900
the train leaving stonington Wharf
&c Providence NJ i:55 a. M VIII stop
al Apponaug SOS a. nj. Hills Grove.
SOS a m. Lincoln Park COS a. m.. AMI
Auburn 6.i2 a. IN.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-23
THE STATE or RHODE ISLAND.
PUBLIC HEARING

senate Chamber,
Providence. February %. 1900
Ihe> committee on judiciary of the
senate VIII hear all persons Interested
lection OF Labels and Seals OF J.shor
organizations, Associations and So
cieties. I'm the State OF Rhode Island !"
IN the Senate Chamber on SAITH
DAY February Gath. 1900. at II O'Clock
a. IN.
r. H.; FREEMAN. Chairman.
JOHN w. SWEENEY, Clerk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-23
DEFENDANTS DEMURRER Cv;RRulsu

The appellate court in rescript
handed down today declares the COM
plainants bin in the equity oaura ~
Louis j. Doyle ~. Mark a. Heath to
De the usual creditors bin to reach
equitable assets and overrules defend
ants demurrer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-23
70 euRI A colo IN ONE nar

Take Laxative Bromo ouininc Tablets
All druggists refund tho money IN n
falls 90 cure. j.. ". Groves signature
is on each box. 25c.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-23

WANTED-MEN AND WOMEN OF
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-23

Hsi'tone, Photo, Wood Engraving.
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hyuer CO., - Washin gton. corner Eddy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-23
Eoth Ready 10 Rest.

of the Burghers had recrossed the
Orange river
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-03-14
snn More countsrfeit;ap.

The Secret Service has unearthed an
other band Of couuterfsisers aud secured
large quantity of bogus bills. which
are SO cleverly executed that the average
person would never suspect them of be-
ing spurious. Things Of great value are
always selected by counterfeiters for imi-
tatiOn, notably the celebrated Hostel.
ter's Stomach Bitiers, which has many
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when buying.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-03-14
Plsdging Candidates.

From the Harrisburg Telegraph.
The Indiana Messenger, in reply TO the
assertion OF the Telegraph" that no Re
publican newspaper in the entire State
is opposed to the demand that all candi-
dates for the Legislature must pledge
themselves TO go into caucus and stand
by the nominees, says that there is one
Republican paper which is opposed To so
pledging candidates-fhe Indiana County
Gazette. The Telegraph" still insists
that il was right when it said that no
Republican newspaper opposes the pledg-
ing OF candidates, for if the Gazette op-
poses the pledge il is not Republican
newspaper. aud it has no right 10 speak
for Repu blicans who arc Republicans
from principle and believe that the fun
damental principle of the party is that the
majority shall rule. The moment Re-
publican newspaper advocates any prin-
ciple opposed to the majority rule. that
moment it ceases to be a Republican
newspaper, and that proves the "Teie-
graphs" contention that there are no Re
publican newspapers opposed to having
the will Of The majority carried out.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-03-14
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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-03-14


THE gentle soul of the fake iiar
nal is greatly pertu-1ed for fear some OF
his friends viii BE- sold gelf bricks ia
the shape of promis.s Ct Census Eau
memberships; hut the "fakirp is worry
lug himself Unnecessarily. There Is no
danger OF any one o. his political kid
ney ever getting In sight Of a promise
Of an Euumeratorship from any Regu-
lar Republican. The fact OF tho INST
ter is, the "fakirs" overworked tae
golG-brick business last year when they
promised from three to four voters in
each precinct that they would control
tae appointments. and that none but
Insurgents would be appointed. To
this there are hundreds OF their victims
ready to testify. The making of T.,lit-
icAl promises that he kuews he will
never be able 10 fulfill is large portion
Of the stoek-in trade OF thu average In
sargent The average Regular is the
exsct opposite OF his TDsargeut brother
in this respect. he Is siow TO promise.
bn always falilis his pronis4 waen
ae.