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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16
TALKED ABOUT.

Pensions have been granted as fol-
lows: Increase. Patrick Mccosker. Paw
tucket. $i2; Constantine q. w. Bischoff.
Providence, s.. Reissue, Benjamin West.
Providence 81.
The Brown University refectory has
elected the following officers: President.
Prof " +. Davis: secretary. w. II. Har-
Ney: directors. w. l.. Clark, ~. II. Wat
son, Wesley A. Page and l.. T.. Dodge.
Percival b. Greene of Germantown.
Pa. has been elected editor-in-chief OF
the Brunonian for the coming year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16
NAME OF HARSON
Court Says John Has Right to
Use II and Dismisses N.
Joseph's Bill.

The appellate court i'm an opinion
handed down today i'm the case of NJ.
Joseph Harson VS.. William Halkyard
and John Harson decides that COM
plainants bill must be dismissed. The
court thinks a partnership between
John Hayson and William Halkyard is
established. and that as the respondent
Harson has the right 10 use the name
Harson. the complainant cannot COM
plain of the prominence given by said
respondent TO the name in respondents
store.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16
Springfield Ponies Defeat Tho TMuatos In
tho First Inning.
ToRoMTUs new PITCHER VERY WILD.
Timely Batting Gives The Sian The Game With
Worcester Wet Ground Prsvsnls flsy al
MonHsal-Prsssnt Standing Of Clubs.

Rochester won a five-inning victory
at home yesterday afternoon against
Hartford. Rain stopped the contest at
that time when Rochester had a safe
lead. In the opening inning the Hart
fords scored their only run on fum-
Bile and wild throw by the home
team, but were never dangerous after
that.
The home team secured three in the
third inning, which clinched the game.
Attendance 200. Score:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16
zone out when game was called.
Ponies Defeat Torentes.

Springfield won the game in the OPEN
ing inning at Toronto yesterday when
they took advantage OF Chambers Wild
the new left-hander who has been Sc
cured by Toronto from the Boston team
and was very wild. After giving two
bases on balls. hitting a batsman and
making an error. he forced in run.
williams succeeded him I'm the second
inning. pitching good ball. but the handi-
cap was too great and Springfield won
out Pappalau for the Ponies pitched "A
good game. Attendance 100. Score:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16
THE WEATHER.

Washington, MAY is.-For New Eng
land: Showers and thunderstorm to-
night and Thursday. Winds mostly
fresh northerlv.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16

Two-basc hit, Campbe1I. Three-bas Sc
hit, Cockman. Stolen bases. Schaub.
Dolan. Double play, Taylor to Rothfuss
TO Schaub. First base on balls Off Cham
bers .; of Williams 2: off Pappalau ..
Hit by pitched ball, Curley. Struck out.
by Williams 1; by Pappalau g. Umpire,
Griffin. Time, 2h.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16
HARTFORD.

First base on errors, Hartford 1: Ro-
chester l. Double play, Richter 10 Steel
man. Struck out, by Bowen 2. Stolen
bases, Smith. Campau =. First base on
balls. off Donovan 3. Left ON bases,
Hartford Q; Rochester 3. Wild pitch.
Bowen. Hit by pitched ball, O'Hagan.
Umpire, Hunt. Time, 50m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16
WORCESTER.

Two-base hits. Lynch, Wrigley. Shar-
rott, Bransfeld Three-base hit. Dun
don, Sacrifice hit. Sheehar Stolen bases
Calhoun. O'Neil. Sherrott. Double play
Kuhns TO Calhoun. Struck ont. nv Hor-
ton g First base on balls, off Pfanmiller
3; of Horton 3. Wild pitch. Horton
Umpire. Egan. Time. 2h.
CI.I'B STANDING
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16

The afternoon was showery at Syra-
cuse yesterday and the game was de-
layed more or less In consequence. The
Stars won the game by hitting Horton
at opportune times. They played rather
but i'm the succeeding innings played fine
ball I'm spite OF the wet grounds and ball
the outfield being especially strong. But
termorc was released today. Score:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16

The game scheduled for Montreal yes-
terday between protidencc and Mont
real was postponed on accsaint OF the
Get condition. Of the Frcund@ yLLF,'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16
POWER SHUT OFF.
Trees Fell Across Wires Of
Suburban Road, Causing Se-
rlous Interruption TO Traffic.

There was awsuspcnsion OF traffic on
the Suburban road. between this city
and Buttonwoods yesterday afternoon,
after the storm. caused by the falling
OF trees at several points along the
track. Some OF these trees fell across
the tracks and these Instructions were
easily removed. but others fell upon the
wires and either bent or broke them,
thus shutting of the power.
A big gang OF men We're at once Sc,
20 work and worked nearly all night.
with the result that shortly before 3
o'clock this morning traffic was once
more resumed on schedule time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16

The fierce storms last evening caused
much Inconvenience 10 many people
living about the outskirts of the city
Much delay happened on the Riverside
line by the crossing OF a negative and
a positive wire. and the entire night
was spent IN finding the place, or the
cause OF the loss of power. There We're
In fact two storms; the first. played
havoc along the suburban road. and
like the Riverside gangs of men pa
trolled the road all night, the electric
power was lost but these overworked
men could not discover the cause of
the loss of power. At last II was found,
long after daylight on Thurber's ave-
nue.; wire had been wrencbed from
It's pole and lay against the wet limb
OF tree; that tells the whole ssory. 1t
was soon placed in its proper place,
and travel was resumed at once-but
the delay inconvenienced a great many
people, in spite OF all the efforts Of the
company 20 overcome the trouble.-E
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16
Syracuse Victorious.

sBatted for Williams in ninth inning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16
MAJESTXCS.

DOW THe LINE
OR SEEING THE SIGHTS"
Thc kwElPE CunE
or "The Power Of the kissing Bugg."
Frautffuf- costumes.
Strong and Efficient Chorus.
A Great show Don't Miss II.
Friday Night--Amateur Night
NEXT WEEk-BLACK CROOK BUR-
LESQT ERS
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-07

bride present of goats. Ten goatS for a
pretty girl was considered rather high
figure. Mining held first rank among
occupations but the nhabitants were
clever blacksmiths, carpenters, etc. Many
of the quaint customs of the people were
described. especial reference being made
to the courtesy displayed toward strang
ers. Macombe's country was situated Ia
the Portuguese sphere of interest, but up
to this time it is practically Independent,
He (Dr. Peters,. hoped the Portuguese
would be able to settle with Macombe,
as that chief was well aware that he had
to settle somehow or other with the
whites. whom he sees advancing in every
direction. He thought that this part OF
Africa, from an Industrial point OF view,
must have a future. He would not enter
on the question whether they had In the
Fura district the real spot of the ancient
Ophir as this question was only Indirect
ly connected with the natural wealth Of
Macombes dountry. He personally had
rsaSons TO believe that King Solomonn
people could find all the goods which are
mentioned in the bill of freight of the
Ophir ships-gold. ivory, gum trees and
guinea fowls, as well as apes
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-07
SYMPATHY ron ENGLISH.
African Methodists Adopt Anti-Boer
Resolutions

Columbus. o.. May 6.-Services prellm-
mary to the General Conference of the
African Methodist Episcopal Church Aere
held at the Columbus Auditorium to-day
and were attended by immense crowds.
Bishop Gaines spoke in the morning, Rev.
A. Whitman of Georgia in the afternoon
and Rev. d. p. Seaton of Virginia in the
evening.
AT the evening service the following
resolutions indorsing the position of Great
Britain in her war with the Beers, were
unanimously adopted:
Whereas, England is now engaged IN
war with the Dutch, a people calling
themselves the Beers, a people who have
by grabbing, squatted in South Africa
and monopolized a large portion of the
country and are now recognized as ma
ton; and,
whereas, these people entertain the
belief that the color of a mans skin is
badge of inferiority to such an extent
that the native African persons of color
are prohibited from all the rights and
privileges that any human being may be
allowed to exercise or testify in court
against a while man or woman; neither
are they allowed the privileges of enjoy
iQg the benefits of moneys derived by tax
alton for the education of the youths OF
the country although they are compelled
~ -'"9 l4eAA tquoA SiAeiie ii'O SHNii i0i-A'
and many Other ills too numerous to men,
tiCn: therefore,
Resolved, That while we deprecate war
between nations, we heartily indorse the
action of England in her efforts IN teach
ing these misguided people the true lessons
of our Christian civilization.
Resolved, That the sympathy of this
meeting goes out 10 the struggling natives
who are grooming under he pernicious tyr
amy of oppression and wrong at the hands
of the Beers
The business session of the conference
opens tomorrow with the reading of the
quadriennial address by Bishop Lee.
L. H. Reynolds of New Orleans has byen
chosen chief secretary of the conference.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-07
AFRICA's ANCIENT GOLD FIELDS.
DIR. Carl Peters On His Expendition
to the Ophir of King solomon,

From the London News. 1e
There was an exceptionally large attend
ance at the Society of Arts, where DIR.
Carl Peters lectured on '"Macombe's Coun-
try; its Ancient Goldfelds and Industrial
Resources" .t
DR.. Carl Peters explained at the outset
that his attention was first directed TO
the Zambesi district in 1895, when he dis
covered near Bremen an old historical at
las containing a careful sketch of the old
Portuguese gold mines In what was now
known as Macombe's country. He be-
slowed much attention to the subject, and
found in Bent's book on 1.-THE Ruined
Cities of Mashonaland'' a passage refer
ring to Massapa, as the mine from which
the Queen of Sheba took the greater part
of the gold which she went to offer to the
Temple of Solomon, and which was Ophir
for the Kafirs call 1t Fur and the Moors
Afur. He (Dr. Peters, published the first
result of his researches in a book called
King Solomon's Golden Ophir" in which
he set forth thet our modern name of At
RIGA is nothing but the Latin adjective
form of the ancient Semitic word "Ophir,''
or "Afer," as II was called in South Ara
bia.
At the same time he had located "Fura !"
or Mount Fura," as IL was generally
known, on the principles of geographical
criticism. Fura meant. in the langus ge
of Macombes people, Makslanga. "minq,"
or "hole," and therefore, had the same
meaning, according TO our most recent re-
searches, as the ancient Semitic word
"Ophir' or "Afer.' He therefore reso'y-
ed from a scientific. as well as a m terial
point of view 10 go and explore this dis
trict on the spot In April 1890 he led his
al mill he
river to the eastern entrance of the Lupata
Gorge, resulting in the discovery Of MAS
sapa" which was described by the lecturer
as both a picturesque and myst erlo1s
place. Above Infakafura Kraal. opposite
ancient runls Of the Semitic type. He was
ancient ruins OF the Senpuis type He was
certain the careful excavations which last
year he had not time 70 carry out, but
should do so this year, would bring to light
a great deal Of remarkable evidence He
found a gold belt running from a reef in
Macombes country in a northerly direc-
lion toward the Zambesi river. The forma-
ton was always the same. Several Of the
gold reefs also In the north near the same
river, had been formerly worked. Wheih-
er It would pay to work the plain for nilu-
vial gold with modern machinery, he in
tended 10 examine next summer. The lea
turer proceeded to speak of the navigable
character Of some portions of the Zambesl
river. and said Macombes country possess.
ed an abundance Of timber and fuel and
labor was cheap and plentiful He descffb-
ed the visit he paid 10 the great CHIEF Ma
combe, by whom re was faVorably receiv-
ed.
Macombe was not a name, but a. title.
and he could prove that Monomstapa OF
the sixteenth century was then already
Identical with the dynasty of Macombe.
In Macombe's country man did not ex-
actly pay for the girl whom he wished
TO wed. but he gave the father of the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-07
WEIGHING or THE MAILS.
Statement Made with Regard to Al
legged Frauds in 1894.

Statement Made With Regard to Al
legged Frauds in 1894.
Washington, May Elm reply TO an in
quiry from Chairman Loud of the House
Postoffice Committee, the second assistant
postmaster general has sent him a letter
relative to fraud alleged to have been
practiced in connection with che weighing
of the mails of 1894, and to the general
subject of the possibility of such at
tempted frauds becoming effective.
The compensation received by railroad
companies for carrying the mails is de-
termined by the character of the service
performed, the facilities furnished and
the average daily weight of the mail car
ried. The actual weighing of the mails
takes place once every four years for q
period of not less than thirty days. If
the fraudulent matter is carried on
route during weighing without being de-
tected by the department. there is, says
the letter, a possibility of the rate of
Compensation being unduly increased.
While the possibility exists, the depart
ment exercises great vigilance at such
times through its weighers and postal en-
ployes and special agents detailed to this
work They discover and intercept such
suspicion matters, trace ii to it's origin,
route of dispatch and destination, ascer-
tain it's weight, and If proven fraudulent
the weight is deducted, thus maintaining
the proper average weight to be consid-
cred in the adjustment of the pay of the
route involved
Specific reference is made to Mr.. Fech-
tig. who in 1898 claimed to have knowledge
of frauds in connection with mail weigh
ing and his statements are discredited.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-07
GETTING READY TO ADJOURN.
CONGRESS WANTS TO FINISH ITS
WORK EARLY IN JUNE.

This Week in Both Houses VIII BE
ters-HOuse VIII Expedite the sup
ply BIiIs-G. A. II. and Military
Bills to Come Up--TeIier VIII In
sisf Upon Action ON Ills Boer Reso-
luton.
Washington, May 6.--The attention of
the House this week will be occupied by
various miscellaneous matters, except
such time as may be devoted to the con-
sideration of conference reports on appro-
priation bills, which will be given The right
of way.
The desire far an adjournment early
In June makes It. absolutely necessary to
expedite the supply bills.
The most important piece of general
legislation to be acted upon during the
amend the general pension laws. This bill
was amended at the request of prominent
G. A. r. officials and Il is known as the
G.. A. r. bill. The principal changes 1t
proposes in existing laws are provisions
for aggregating disabilities and equalizing
ratings and to increase the limit OF income
of widows pensionable under the act of
1890 to $3.50. The bill wifi be placed upon
Its passage tomorrow under suspension
of the rules.
The bill approprlating 100000 for the
militia of the several states also may be
called up under suspension of the rules.
Tuesday, under an order made on Fri
day, Will be given to the Committee on
Claims. and next Friday to war claims.
II is not improbable that the contested
election case of Pearson VS.. Crawford
from the Ninth North Carolina district
may be called up Wednesday OF Thursday
Week Before the Senate.
Routine business probably viii occupy
the greater part OF the senate's attention
during the present week.
The resolution offered by Mr.. Teller ex-
pressing sympathy for the Beers and de-
sire that the government extend to both
Great Britain and the South African re-
publics It's friendly Offices In bringing the
present war to a close will be called up
tomorrow. 1t is the intention of the Col
orado Senator to press his resolution to
an early vote. 1t probably will be referred
to the Committee on Foreign Relations, but
Mr.. Teller VIII insist that IL be reported in
some form at an early date.
Mr.. Hale, either tomorrow or Tuesday,
win bring forward the naval appropria-
ton bill and very likely che greater part
OF the week will be devoted to it's dis
cussion. With the latitude of debate al
lowed under the Senate rules. 1t is prob
able that senators Will discuss the Boer
resolution and the Philippine question and
other matters relating 10 the foreign af-
fairs of the government. while the naval
bill Is under consideration.
on Thursday the Montana senatorial
case will be called up. but 1t will not be
allowed to interfere with the considera-
ton of the appropriation bills. 1t is the
undoubted purpose of the Senate leaders
TO bring about an adjournment early in
June, the first week, II possible, and un-
less the unexpected should happen, moth
ing will be permitted to delay adjourn
ment beyond the middle OF June.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-07
Good Advice seldom Taken.

Here is another John A. Peters story
which is worth being told again, says the
Lewiston Journal.
There was an old gentleman living In
Bangor a few years ago who had known
the chief justice all his life. He was q
quiet character. and a firm believer In
spirituahsm. AT the time of the incident
which makes the story he was not feel
ing WELL and was fearful that his end was
not far off.
He had some matters of business which
he wanted to attend to. and 1t was to
Judge Peters that he went 70 assist him In
drawing up the papers. The Judge made
them out and the old man wanled TO know
how much the bill would be.
well" said he, you are an old friend
of mine, and you havnit got long to i've,
and I'm not going to charge you a cent"
THANK you, KINDLY responded the old
man. And John, when l die and get 10
heaven, IN come back from the spirit
land and converse with you"
sNo, Ike, dent you do it," said the
chief justice gravely, nodding his head
sagely, don't you do IL. When you get
to heaven, YOU stay there, and keep your
grip ON your place, and don't take any
chances by scooting out again to talk to
me-"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-07
AppIlcants COR Press seat.

Philadelphia. May 6.-The Press Com
mlttee of the Republican National Com
iItlee announces that under the resolu-
non or the National Committee all APP
picHuons for press seats from daily news
Plpels Tor men who will be actually en-
I@eeu IN reporting the convention must
~ ~ The hands OF William L. Mclean,
Slanivnlan, Court House, independence
bp1aie Philadelphia, by May Is. 1t will
I'm ll5lpossib'e to consider applications re-
l '"ed after that date.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-07
97S550
LIMRURGER CHEESE

The Germantown girl puzzled over II
for some time, and finally gave II up.
"Why, it's easy" said her friend. ut
reads: 'Sigbee sent Dewey some linn
burger cheese" YES" said the Victim,
but where's the 'sent?' 'In the linn
burger cheese" was the reply. Then
everybody laughed and the girl who had
been caught determined 10 have her re-
venge. The next evening, at the dinner
table she worked 1t on her brother. II
give 1t up" he said. whats the am
swer?" "Ot, it's easy" said the girl 1T
reads: 'Sigsbee gave Dewey some lin
burger cheese" where's the 'gave?' +"
asked the brother. 'Jn che Iimbnrger
cheese" she shrieked. And she wonder
ed why nobody saw the Joke.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-07
SCHOOLS IN THE PHILIPPINES.
Atkinson of Springfield, Mass, Cho-
sen superfntendent

Springfield, Mass May 6.-Frederick w.
Atkinson, principal of the Springfield
High School, received a dispatch to-day
from Judge w. H. Taft, president of the
Philippine Commission, announcing that
he had been elected by the commission
superintendent of instruction in the Phil
ippiues. Mr.. Atkinson accepts and will
sail for Manila early in the summer, and
meantime will visit the schools at Carlisle,
"a Hampton, Va, and Tuskegee, Ala,
10 study the methods employed in the
teaching of Indian and negro youths.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-07
All About the Same.

What kind of a car is this?" asked the
old lady as she boarded an Avenue car
says the Washington Po4t.
"'Lectricw shouted the conductor al
her. Ills this the kind you wanted?"
"Well, it'll do as well as any, / spose
I've Travelled by 'lectric, cable. horse, dy-
Mantle, nitroglycerin and cold storage
cars, and they've ali managed TO run over
a COW or burst their boilers before they
got anywhere. Muffin amt safe nc
rnore-not even sliding down the celler
door"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-07
JUDGE CULBERsoN is DEAD.
Ex-COngressman and Father of Sem
atOr CuIbersOn.

Jefferson, Tex, May 6-Judge David B.
Culberson, ex-member of Congress and IA
Their of Senator Charles A. Culberson, died
at his home in this city shortly after mid
night tonight. He had been i'll Of the
grip and for several days has been uncon-
scious at times. His death was, therefore,
not unexpected. His son Charles is ON
his way from Washington.
Judge Culberson has served in several
Congresses and was at the time of his
asath a member of the commission TO cod
- the statutes of the United States. He
was for long time chairman of the Ju-
dietary Committee of the House and was
regarded as one Of the best constitutional
lawyers in public life
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-07

A Germantown girl. who usually gets
things mixed, was the victim of a hoax
one evening last week, says the Phila-
delphia Record. Here's a puzzle for
you to work out" said a friend of hers
handing over slip Of paper, on which
appeared the following, which she said
might be translated into Q complete sen
tence
b. b. y. b. b. b.
DEWEY.
62491S
34S632
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-07

The Volatile Chicago man explain
ed that he had moved into the suburbs
In order to keep the wolf from the door.
"Of COURSE" he hastily added, observing
our puzzled looks. II refer to the figura-
tive wolf more particularly"
The literal or actual wolves were In
deed more plentiful In the suburbs than
they were down town, but less plentiful.
by far, than the New York newspapers
would have one snppose.-Detroit Journal.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-07

The Spirit Of war-First Hardy Noun
taineer: There seems to be no chance
anv more of us to exercise our warlilSe
spirit.
Second Ditto: That is the unhappy
truth. I wish we could get few capt.
taiists and concesstonaires interested in
us some way--Indienapolis Press.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-07

The Returned Warrior.-"The Captain
doesn't seem to have much of an appe-
lite in the morning."
mo, he's so accustomed. you know, to
going out and killing a few Fllipinos be-
fore breakfast. "-Cleveland PLAIN Dealer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-07

River Report-The hight of the Savan-
nah river at Augusta, at a. m. G5th me-
rdian time) yesterday was SO feet, fall
of IL feet during the preceding twenty
four hours.
Observations taken al the same mo-
ment of time at all station, May 6, 1900,
p. m, 18th meridian time:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-07

II suppose" said his friend, you
hardly needed your college education 20
Gulch"
That's where you're wrong" said the
college graduate 81 had to play football
with some irate subscriber nearly every
day."-Philadephia Record.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-07

Leave Savannah 1910 railroad time, $40
D. m. Savannah city time. Arrive New
York next day at 1903 p. M; vestibuled
train. Call at ticket offices, Plant sys-
tem.-ad.