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New-York tribune., 1900-04-01
GIN. DAVIS FOR A TARIFF
FREE TRADE NOT ADVISABLE FOR
PUERTO RICO.
THE GOvERNOR-GENERAL SAYS FUNDS TO
RAISED BY INTERNAL. REVENUE.

San Juan, Puerto Rico March 31-In an In
terview to-day, Governor General Davis said
l have not felt II proper for to discuss
Congressional matters, filling do an execu-
however Puerto Rico's needs, and l might
say If Congress should adopt free trade the re-
cepts of the custom houses would naturally
cease. One million five hundred thousand dol
lars has been collected during the fiscal year.
and with free trade this will fall off. What
then will the island?
Although l have received official advices
regarding an appropriation. L understand
through the newspapers that an appropriation
was decided upon. and infer that this appro-
priation will be spent on inSular government ex-
penses If free trade is adopted l cannot see
how the necessary funds for the conduct OF the
affairs of the island are to be raised by myself
or those who succeed me. Two million dollars
are the present expenses and this amount will
be needed annually. There is only small reve-
nue. incoming from stamps liquors. tobacco ana
mercantile licenses, and 1t is impossible TO col
lect taxes because of the conditions
TOBACCO MEN OPPOSE A TARIFF.
w. T Townes president of the Puerto Rico
American Tobacco Company. says that the pro-
posed tariff Will keep Puerto Rico out of the
American market; that Puerto Rico will sell to
Europe China and Japan. and not pound to
the United States
The tariff means a difference of ST25 on each
thousand pounds of finished tobacco. United
States makers can buy the same leaf and make
II up IN the United states ana sell IL Si-p
cheaper than the Puerto Rico manufacturers.
The Puerto RcO-American Tobacco Company
| employs five hundred hands at Ponce and San
Juan, and has output of cigars and cigarettes
to the value of 81 100000 annually.
The Mayors of many towns have become dis
satisfied and wish TO resign although only
elected few months ago. They Go not like the
responsibility of their offices and the empty
treasures A general order recently issued
prohibiting designations except on account of
illness. The deficits have been caused for the
most part by the order in 1899 removing munich
pal taxes meats, bread, foods. etc, which or
der. however. considered just. but ac-
count of which the city receipts have fallen off
about half. In many towns funds are un-
available to pay police clerks, teachers and the
commonest expenses for the last few months.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01

Colonel Cough had been private secretary to the
Commander in Chief of the British forces Lord
Wolseley. since 1881. He born IN County Tip
perary. ireland, July %, 1882 and was the second
son OF the late second Viscount Cough. He joined
the 14th Hussars in 1s11 passed through the Staff
College in 1883. commanded mounted infantry in the
Soudan campaign in 1SS4-'s5 and commanded the
18th Hussars In 1881 80.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01
ANOTHER REPORT FROM ROBERTS.

BRITISH LOSSES ON FRIDAY HEAVIER
THAN AT FIRST SUPPOSED.
London. March 31.-The War Office has posted
the following dispatch from Lord Roberts, dated
at Bloemfontein, March 80, evening:
Reports point to the eneny's leaving Brand
fort and proceeding in northerly direction. The
casualties in yesterdays engagement were more
numerous than at first reported. officers killed,
.; wounded 8; rank and file killed, 10; wounded,
1s9 missing g
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01
MORE TRIBUTES TO JOUBERT.

GENERAL ROBERTS SENDS A TELEGRAM OF
CONDOLENCE TO PRESIDENT KRUGER.
Bloemfontein, March 30.-General Lord Rob-
erts has sent a telegram of coincidence to Presi-
dent KRUGER on the death OF General Joubert.
Rudyard Kipling has written a poem on Jou-
bert's death. which appears in 1.-The Friend of
the Free State"
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01
VICTIMS DYING IN HOSPITAL.
RUNAWAY ELECTRIC CAR HIT THEM OR
UPSET A WAGON ON THEM, IT IS SAID.

UPSET A WAGON ON THEM, IT Is SAID.
Frank Alexander. eight years old. OF No. 9ol East
Thirty-fourth-st., and William Denton, seventy
years old of Creedmoor. Long Island, are dying
In Bellevue Hospital from bruises and fractures
sustained at Thiryfourth-st. and Second-ave. last
night No one can tell whether they were hit by
an electric wagon. The police say an
electric away and either hit the patients
or knocked a wagon them.
The car started. the police say at Thirty -irst-st
and Second-ave.. bound uptown. 1t knocked over
brewery wagon injuring no one. at Thirty first
St, and then sped on with the passengers shouting
and shrieking. At Thrty-fourth-st it hit the
wagon, and when the confusion over and the
car was speeding again the old man and the
boy found on the tracks. unconscious. Alex
places, his head cut and his body bruised. The
doctor said he internally injured as well:
Denton sustained a concussion of the brain and
bruise OF the body. They were hurried off to Belle
Hospital, and may die.
The East Thirty-ffth-st. station POLICE repoTt ed
that the wagon marked 'Steinck, No. 40l East
Thirty-ninth-st." They made no arrests.
The continued up Second-ave and struck sew
eraI wagons damaging each OF them. 1t was
brought under control at Thirty-eighth-st.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01
GREAT COAL CONTRACT CLOSED.

Charleston w. Va. March 31-One of the largest
coal deals made In this district was closed
here to-day by c. j. Wittenberg. president of the
The owners of twenty collieries signed contracts
with this company for the sale OF ali coal shipped
by them East for the ensuing year. These mines
have daily output OF eight thousand tons A large
part of this coal will be exported from Newport
News and will reach foreign markets TO which
American coal has never before found admittance.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01
SAVED A LIFE. BUT LOST HIS OWN

Schenectady. N. Y. March 3l-James Mynderse
of the local police force struck and instantly
killed early this evening by Central Hudson
freight train at the State-st crossing. He try
ing TO the life Of a woman who was attempt
ing 10 cross ahead OF train. The women, through
ground to pieces.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01
BoER ACCOUNT OF THE FIGHT.

Kroonstad, Orange Free State Friday. March
3o.-General SHUTS to-day engaged the British
at Mafelkop. south of Brandfort. and held them
at bay for six hours. The burghers fought we'll
The casualties are unknown.
The Free State Raad will assemble at Kroon-
Stad April .
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01
RAILWAY DISASTER IN RUSSIA.

Vladikavkas, Caucasus. March Sl-A mail train
came into collision with freight train near Alkan
Tchurt to-day The petroleum tanks ignited, ana
the engineers of both trains the postal clerks and
many OF the passengers pertshed In the hames.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01
FIVE STATES IN FIVE HOURS.

The ROYAL LIMITED" beautiful. swift and
sure SURE, Leaves New York South Ferry and Foot Of
?. M EXQUISITE Dining and Cafe Car Service
Royal Blue Trains for Washington leave South
Ferry 5, 10. II 80 A NJ, l. l30, 455. 55S Z. NJ and
l2lo Mt Liberty ST. at s. TO- II 80 A. NJ. 1. i3o. s.
g. p. NJ. and 12l5 Nt.-Advt
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01
Continued on third paReJ
ppOsPECT PARK SOUTH.

The sncefest evidence of appreciation is patron
age. The sales OF plots at PROSPECT PARK
SOUTH last week aggregated $3i 300 visit to
the property VIII explain: Kings CO; L Fiatbush
line TO Beverly Road. Handsome Illustrated book
let of Dean Aivord. owner, 2o7 Broadway. New
York City.-Advt.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01

DYSPEPSIA. CATARRH OF THE STOMACH,
Gastrtts, Nausea Cannot retain food r,rrprr
WHERE ALL ELSE FAILS Doctors heartiiv 81
dorse IL. MAN-A-CEA Water Oruxrisss ly en-,
Beaver St.-Adyt ~eo~so - -
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01

FOR CAPE NOME AND THE KLONDIKE
The quickest time and the best service is via the
New York Central Consult our ticket agents.
AdVt
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01
DEATH OF COLONEL COUGH.

London. March 31.-Lord Roberts reports the
death at Norval's Pont Wednesday. March %,
of Colonel the Hon George Hugh Cough, c. B.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01
NEW ATLANTIC CITY SPECIAL EXPRESS
VIA CENTEAL Z. Z OE NEW JERSEY

Train Of vestibuled coaches and parlor-esrs leaves
foot Liberty ST. at $3.50 p. M. South Ferry 30
p N. Reaches Atlantic City at $40 r. NJ Train
from Atlantic City at 2:lO p. NJ reaches New YORK
LakewQod.-Adyt
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01

FEW POINTS IN AMERICA
possess as much to charm and detain the
the outlook from Park Hudson, opposite
the Pallsades.-Advt
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01

sEser Car cgl i WATER is UNFIT To nD1yD
is factory "a .ssehultzs Pure carbonatsHdl HlN W.,
>Ld,3 Or Of sns st Ave, .Teephone i42 Msd,snn
reliable druggist or grocer.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01
OTTELANKED THE .B0ERS
rgE BRITISH SUPERIORITY IN
MEMBERS TELLS.
r.us OF THE FIGHTING NORTH OF
RLOEMFONTEIN-BAD ELL
FINANCIER.
A FINANCIER.

fcop,r.ght: 1900: BY The New-York Tribune
fBy CABLE To THE TRIBUNE.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01
FOREMAN

Continued ON fourth page.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-02

BULLS and BEARS.
Prices Were Steady but Trading Llghl
at Opening Today.


Wall Street. May 2.-Trading was light
and price changes very narrow at the
opening today. Many stocks opened un-
changed from last night. Sugar was
marked up point after opening un-
changed. and Long Island jumped sis
on top of yesterdays rise.
Later Long Island jumped sis, Amer
lean Express and Manhattan Beach tis
points. Manipulation In Sugar sent it
up 3ls To il6. Liquidation in Republic
Steel common and preferred forced them
down ga and AZ respectively and Ten
nessee Coal broke points.
The engagement OF $2.lO0,WO addluonal
gold for export tomorrow added tn the
depression and large inroads were made
on prices. Tennessee Coal lost six in all
ana many other specialties from l TO 2ie
from the best. Sugar and the active metal
stocks rallied from / 10 points. the lat
ter I'm Tennessee Coal and trading be-
came dun. The room traders then at
tackled prices anew. The standard rail-
road stocks were most affected on. this
drive, the trunk lines and Changers lead
ing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-02
A new TRIAL.
Minerva {. Bliss Seeks One In
Her Action Against Joseph
GOOdhue Of PdwtuCk0t.

The case OF Minerva Il. Bliss OF War
rem VS.. Joseph Goodhue of Pawtucket
was before the appellate court today on
plaintiffs petition for new. trial. The
action was brought 10 recover on a
promlssory note for 5000 dated Sept. 20.
1893 made by the defendant payable 10
George II. Newell or order, and In
dorsed over TO the plaintiff by Newell.
The defendant pleaded in bar that the
note was secured by mortgage or
certain real estate which was after
wards conveyed by the defendant 10
the plaintiff and that the plain
tiff assumed and agreed TO pay
the mortgage and note together with
another note also secured by mort
gage on the real estate as part or the
after the conveyance and assumption
of the mortgages and notes, the note
sued on was indorsed 10 the plaintin.
The defendant also pleaded the gener-
al issue and the plaintiff replied that
she had never assumed or agreed 10
pay the note sued on. The jury FOUND
for the defendant.
A new trial is asked on the ground
that the verdict was against the evil
dence and the weight thereof. The
defence relied solely upon an oral
promise Independent OF the deed ana
say Goodhue was ignorant and did not
know OF the necessity or having the
debt assumed in the dede. The plaintin
had the advice of a notary public.
e. G. Pierce Is counsel for the plain
tiff and j. l.. Jencks counsel for DEFEND.
ant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-02
A DOVER CASE.
Fight Over Mck|eer Estate Be-
fore The Court on Another
Phase Today.

There was a hearing before the APP
pellate court on demurrer today of the
case of Mary McAleer VS. Celia B. Kav-
anaugh. The suit is an action to recov-
er for detention of dover. This is an
other branch of the prolonged fight be-
tween Patrick McAleers widow and his
daughter, over the big estate left by
him. The demurrer AYERS that no such
action as one to recover for detention
of dover is given by any statute Of this
state and that damages for detention
are only incidental, and exist only
where there is an action of dover. The
dover of Mrs. McAleer has been set OF
TO her.
Franklin p. Owen is counsel for Mrs.
McAleer and John w. Hogan counsel
for Mr.. Kavanaugh.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-02
British Subjects Expelled.

A dispatch from Pretoria gives the
text of President Kruger's proclama-
ton expelling British subjects from the
Transvaal. Ii says:
"As numerous burghers insist on the
removal of the British and as the gov
ernment Is desirous of complying with
the wishes Of the burghers and others
favorable to the Republica. all British
ers residir~ In the district and town OF
Pretoria and the witwaters rand gold
fields must leave the state within s6
hours from noon. April 80. Exception
will be made In the case OF chose OBJ
tanning special permits"
Lord Roberts forwards a list of the
casualties of Gen. Ian Hamilton's force.
April 30. as follows:
Killed: Major Bowers. La. Parker.
and one private; wounded: four off,
GERS and Ave men: missing. two officers
and 10 men.
A dispatch from Mafeking describing
the Boer attack OF April III says:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-02
Financial Notes.

The Wall Street market was dull.
There was an opening burst of Sugar
of about four points. but everything
be sSe New York
on the unsatisfactory decision In the
franchise taxes which are not to be
Reduced SO much as the incorporate tions
had hoped. Grangers and railroads of
every class eased of TO their lowest
points of recent days, some OF them to
new low figures. strike talk and ship
ments of gold combined TO give dubious
aspect 10 stock fluctuations and the mar
ket lapsed wholly into the hands Of pro-
fessionals and small traders who are
habitually sellers rather than buyers.
Under q recent ruling OF the Chicago
board or trade no late months OF wheat
will be quoted hereafter. September OPP
tion Is absent from the board, contrary
to the custom OF years, accordingly.
Lazard F'reres will ship SIG 10000 gold
and Ickelheimer & Co. 100000 to Europe
tomorrow.
The railroad strike has extended TO the
yards of the I.acakawanna, Nickel Plate,
Big Four and other roads.
The New York traction companies will
probably fight the franchise assessments
In the court OF last resort.
Money on Call steady al 2H per cent.
Prime Mercantile Paper. 4d4ib per cent
Sterling Exchange. slightly easter with
actual business In bankers bills al
4SS6fis for demand and 4S4h.Gia for so
days.
Posted Rates. 4S5alsand Assa,a.
Commercial Bills, 4.S3lkdLA.
silver Certificates, 60nia.
Bar Silver, tn
Mexican Dollars. Az.
Government Bonds. strong.
New York Exchanges, s2s7, ,es5, $50
Balances. Si5. 2S5.b24
sub-trcasury debit balance, N.f73.7n.
Boston Clcarings.
Exchanges, $2s. 900 SIS.
Balances. S2,lII,ISS
Money, ,.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-02
DIVORCE LAWS.
Hearing on the Bill Proposing
Radical Changes In The
Existing Statutes.

The judiciary committee of the Sem
ate gave an adjourned hearing on the
rising OF the Senate this afternoon 10
all persons interested in the act In
amendment Of chapter 1875. general
laws, which relates TO divorce. This
Is the bill introduced a short time ago
by the Episcopa! diocese OF Rhode ISL
and asking that radical changes De
made in the divorce laws.
Rt Rev. william ~. McVickar, CO.
adjutor bishop Of the diocese; Rev.
William Sheafe Chase OF Woonsocket.
Rev. Henry Bassett OF this city, Rath-
bone Gardner, ESQ, and Hon. Joshua
NJ. Alderman spoke in favor of the bill,
and there were no speakers in opposi-
tion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-02
AIANUFACTURING COMPANIES.
THEY SEEK AN IYJuNcTloN.

A bill in equity was filed In the United
States District court today, by La
Alliance & Grosjian against Henry II.
Tiepke, asking that Mr.. Tiepke be re-
strained from transferring or assigning
certain patent on a can To any per-
son or persons except themselves. al
leging that they had entered into a con-
tract with Mr. Tiepke to transfer the
patent TO them and they now cfaim
that he has failed to do 50.
Judge Brown issued restraining or
der and a hearing on the motion for a
injunction was set down for
Saturday next
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-02
INTERNATIONAL AIR POWER
COMPANY SUED FOR 5000

John G.. Rogers has sued the Interna-
tionai Air Power company 10 recover
$1,000. MIR. Rogers was at work for de-
PENDANTS on the 18th OF last February.
and near whore he was az work was a
big flask head BY ropes. The defendant
IL alleged 20 have been guilty OF necjl-
gerce In having the ropes holding the
flask I'm such imperfect condition that the
ropes broke and the hask fell upon Mr..
Rogers
He had one Of his legs so badly in
iured that amputation was necessary lie
was for time NJ the Rhode Island hos
pitai and claims his nervous system has
been permanently Injured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-02
Expect an Early End.

A dispatch from Bloemfontein dated
yesterday chronicles the prevailing
opinion among the townspeople there
that the war In not likely to last more
than six weeks once the British ad-
vance begins, but adds that the CORES
pondent has been unable. TO discover
any grounds for this opinion which is
based on the fact that General Caring
ton has arrived at Marandellas base,
whence Hying column will be dis
patched In a direction not made pub
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-02
Attack RepuIsed.

The bombardment Of the Creusots was
the hottest Of the siege. Many shells
entered the hospital and women's laa-
ger. Under cover OF the artillery largo
force commanded by Cronje (The
Younger) including the German corps
advanced close TO Fort Abrams. The
garrison laid low until the Boer force
was az close range when they fred a
volley. killed FIVE. wounded many. and
the attack was repulsed. The lombard
ment then ceased. The Beers. under n
red cross nag later were permitted TO
recover their fend
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-02
SUES foR $1,000 DAMAGES.

Frank McCsrery of this city has be-
gun suit ngains, the Mossberg a. Gram
vile Company TO recover $4,000. lie was
employed By George Dover who ran a
jewelry establishment and who had
fendants. which machine was. Me-
Cahery says. Improperly constructed.
McCaffcry was Mt work az the press
when par; ~ the machine fell aud in
5ured ore VI his hands very badly
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-02
BENSON GIVEN $4,000 VERDICT
AGAINST THE CONSOLIDATED,

The jury in the case OF James Ben
son Va. New York, New Haven and
Hartford Railroad company gave the
plaintiff a verdict for $4,000. Mr.. Ben
son was injured at the India Point yard
OF the defendant. He fell through A
hole in the top of a car. and going un-
der the car wheels, had one leg cut off
and was otherwise badly injured. The
company set up the defence Of con-
tributory negligence.
John w. Hogan was counsel for Ben
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-02
At LAW OVER A WELL.

The case " Ellen NJ. Thackery VS..
William Edigan was heard by jury
IN Judge Wilbur's court today. The
trouble was over the sinking OF a well
I'm premises owned by the plaintiff
which action on the part OF defendan;
II IL claimed weakened the foundations.
The case came up ON appeal from the
district court.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-02
new PAVILION IS OPENED.
Continued from Page One.)
BISHOP MvICAR's REMARKS


Bishop Mcvickar also referred to the
demise OF John Nicholas Brown, say
ing that n dark cloud had come over
the horizon, and one which caused
much depression in this community. He
added that the noblest aspirations OF
the human heart had been realized in
the completion OF this building.
In this place the least of our
brothers will find the comforts which
money and the best OF skill can give.
and who. but for this institution, would
suffer unaided, unassisted. the greatest
pains flesh Ia heir to.
DR.. Moore pronounced the blessing
and after the guests had inspected tho
pavilion, they partook of lunch in the
nurses dining hall in the basement Of
the building.
A picture and description Of the new
pavilion will be found on the fourth
page OF this issue OF the News.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-02
ARRESTED ON SUSPICION.

Eliot, Me-, May &C. s. Durgin of the
board of selectmen OF South Berwick and
Lewis Il. Anson, constable, arrested
Ebenzer Simpson of this place today on
suspicion OF having been connected with
the murder OF Mrs. Fannie Spriggs al
South Berwick yesterday. IL Is alleged
that Simpson was intimate with the
woman. lie was taken to South Berwick
to testify before the coroner this after
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-02
NOTES ABOUT TOWN.

A rescript was handed down by the
appellate court today in the case of
Henry r. Champlin vs. r. o. Easter
brooks ct al, sustaining the verdict of
the jury. denying petition for n new trial
and remitting the case TO common pleas
division with direction to enter Judgment
on the verdict.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-02
MRS. CHARLES r. ssayToN SERIOUSLY Ill.

Mrs. Charles v. Brayton rs lying very
dangerously III at her apartments at
the Narragansett Hotel and her con-
dition today IL such that the very worst
is apprehended by her many friends.
Mrs. Brayton r. suffering with Brights
disease. and during the past few days
her maledy has taken a very serious
turn
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-02
SUES FOR $1,000 foR ASSAULT.

Before Judge Dubois and jury was
tried today the suit OF Nathaniel +.
Halett against Edwin l.. Green to re-
cover $1,000 for alleged assault. The
trouble began about the price per hour
that plaintiff agreed TO work at de-
fendant's saw MILL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-02
HAMILTON TRIES
TO FORCE A PASSAGE.
CONTINUED from Page One.)
Beers Active Near ladysmIth.

Ladysmth. Tuesday, May 1.--There
Is renewed activity among the Beers on
this side of the Drskensburg noun
tains. Preparation here to check an
advance Is complete.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-02

A Georgia man, who moved TO kansas
some time ago writes TO say: This IL
the best country ] ever saw. Nv wife
H. chief of police, and she has piomisrd
me % job on the ferce. Atlanta Con-
stitution.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-02
Reported by Lewis A. May q Co.. ais
The Cotton Market.

Reported by Davis & Dexter. Bani-
gan building:
Tuesdays
Open. High. Low. Close Close
August 80. 81 $50 9.25 $50 9.24