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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07
THREE men
TO EACH
WARD.
That viii Be Representation
in Council If Twelve Wards
Are Made.

There seems to be more or less misun-
derstanding in relation TO the representa-
ton in the next common council, In ac-
cordance with the new ward lines. the
report upon which is expected in day.
or two.
Owing to the fact that there has been
an amendment to the act passed June l3,
1890, 1t is. perhaps. not generally known
that In case there are ten wards four
councilmen will be elected, but II there
are IL only three councilmen are TO be
chosen in each ward,
Section 6 OF the bill says: AT the mu-
nicipal election held next after the filing
OF the division of said wards I'm the Of
flee of the city clerk, and annually there
after at such municipal elections. there
shall be elected in each OF said new
wards one alderman; and In case the
number OF wards shall not exceed ten.
four members OF the common council:a :and
In case the number OF wards shall exceed
ten. three members OF the common coun-
ell for the term OF one year and until
their successors are elected and qualified"
Much OF the misunderstanding was
caused owing to the fact that the adver-
tisement of the law In the newspapers
did not contain the whole OF section 6, as
amended.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07

The international force. as given by
Gen. Chaffee. would aggregate about IA
600 men. while the other dispatches have
put II at 10000. The conference Gen.
Chaffee mentions is supposed to have
ben between the several commanders at
Tien-Tsin.
IL II evident that the foreign command
crs do not underestimate the task which
they have before them. az the dispatch
shows that thorough reconnaissance OF
the Chinese position has been made. and
that even before tho advance of the in
formation force from Tien-Tsin. the COM
marders were In possession OF full In
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07
TRAIN GUARDS.
President Huntingdon Of Southern
Pacific Thinks Government
Should Furnish Them.

New York, Aug. speaking on tho
subject of train rooberies ir
general and the recent robbery
of Union Pacific train, President G. p.
Huntington of the Southern Pacific Rail-
way says:
Passengers on railroad trains are enti-
tied to protection. People in New York
are also entitled to protection, but some
of them get sandbagged every night I
think the government should put men
we'll armed on every mail train. AS To
whether or not the railroad companies
should put on armed guards as a protec-
ton against train robbers. that Is ques-
ton for consideration and not to be de-
cided off hand"
Mr.. Huntington further said that IL 10
was known a government guard was on
each mail train robbers would not attack
the train.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07
LOST HIS LIFE.
Unknown Man Burned to Death
in StabIe--RO Glue TO
Identity.

Boston, Aug. I'm an early morning irs
In Dorchester, which caused a loss OF
$1,000 an unknown man lost his life, today.
The fire occurred at 4:30 a. m. and de-
stroyed a stable, the upper part of which
was used as paint shop.
Shortly after O'Clock the body was dis
covered by some men who were raking
over the ruins. None OF them knew the
dea~ man, and no one seems TO know how
he came 10 be I'm the building. although
there is a report that there were several
men drinking there last night.
The burned building was owned by Sam
uel Jenkins and the upper floor by M.
O'Brien & Co. painters. The cause OF the
fire Is unknown.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07
CALLAHAN SENT TO JAIL.

Richard Callahan. 20 years old. was be-
fore the sixth district court. today for
committing an assault on Patrick Kelly.
who IL 6S years old
Callahan. who had been drinking. met
the old man on Manton avenue. last Sat
urday. and punching him In the eye. cut
open Kelly's forehead and Knocked him
down.
Judge Sweetland sentenced Callahan TO
serve 10 days I'm the county jail. He took
an appeal and furnished bonds TO prose-
cute the same.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07
ARRIVED FROM MANILA.

San Francisco, Aug. THE transport
Sherman. which arrived from Manila late
last night. has on board fifty-four cabin
passengers 81 discharged soldiers. lsS con-
valescents. II military prisoners and IL
civilians.
Three deaths occurred on the voyage.
She was s3 days from Manila and is days
from Nagasah
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07
BY HANGING.
Miss West, a Well Known
Teacher, Committed Suicide
In an Asylum.

Fort Scott. Kansas. Aug. Miss Cath
crime NJ. West. a young educator widely
known ia the east. committed suicide in
an asylum at ossawattomie. kas. by
hanging.
As a teacher I'm New York city. Orange,
~. j., and Bridgeport. Conn. Miss West
became prominent In educational circles.
She was a graduate OF Dupau Universi-
~ and received the A. Il. degree at the
University OF Michigan.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07
YOUNG CULPRITS.
Arrested for Stealing Bird Cage
and a Copper Tank-.TriaI
August 2lst.

Antonio Desi and Lorenzo Salvatore
were arraigned I'm the Juvenile court to-
day. the former for stealing 80 cent
copper tank from the American Woolen
Company. and Jointly they stood charged
with purloining a So bird cage from Mar
garct Richardson OF No. II Dale street.
Both pleaded not guilty to taking the
cage and were placed on probation for
trial on Aug 2ist. and on the same date
the Desi boy will be called for sentence
for stealing the tank.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07
TRUSTEE PAYS rNlpEN,.

Thomas y. Lee. Esq, has by direction
OF the register In bankruptcy. Nrshen w.
Idttlefeld, as trustee of the estate of
BENJAMIN w. sherman paid a dividend of
d per cent on some $4,000 Indebtedness
Mr.. Sherman endorsed number on
notes for jeremiah q. Chadsey and was
called on 20 pay the notes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07
They Participated in the Fight With the
Chinese Forces at Peitsang--F Foreign
Commanders Were Fully Aware Of
the Position Of the Enemy Before
the Attack Was Made.


gram fromG Gene Chanee
Washington TcnTin a-coner-
English
side ebetwe river and alroad
YangTs or crossing o. froadP
guard awaiting
y
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07

ton.
A WELCOME FEATURE.
This is one of the most welcome fea-
tdres OF the dispatch. as II proves conclu-
sively that tho international column did
not blunder upon an intrenched position
of the enemy. According TO the war de-
partment map. the town OF Pietsang COW
crs both sides or the river, but themain
rortion OF IL Is on the left side, where
the Japanese. English and American
forces had arranged to attack the enc
my's right flank. the left being protect
ed ty flooded ground and practically un-
assailable by n land force.
CONTINUED on page two.)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07

washington. Aug. z4For Massachu-
setts and Rhode Island. Generally fair
tonight and Wednesday, light variable
winds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07
ADVANCE IN TWO COLUMNS.


of
a sang
Information regarding the
Of
two umns.o on each side o
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07
STILL FIGHTING.
Copyright 1900. BY the Associated Pre-

Associated Press)
A battle still
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07
PROPER PLACE TO TRANSFER.


transit fer act of andi Il n e agreeto to su s&
is in other
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07
Senator AIdriCh Has No Good Ground
on Which to Refuse Transfers TO the
People Of This City--Bi|| Passed by
the Legislature Only a Sham Which
Worked to Advantage Of the Railroad
Company Instead Of the People.

an II
lroadc conn n
the is TO be
be of the issues In
S
OF
the
Provide
the of of
o the city counc OF Pro Is a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07
CITY WANTS NO HALF LOAF.

act
establish
a
of
Of he
a
no avor
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07
A WELCOME FEATuRE.

alton relative to the Chinese POSI-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04
STARTED HOME.


LawtOn's Remains Left Manila ON tho
Transport Thomas.
MANILA, Dec. 3l.-The funeral of
General Lawton was held with impress
sive ceremonies on Saturday. The re-
mains were conveyed from Pace GENE
terry to the Luneta, to Pasig, thence to
the transport Thomas, which sailed
that afternoon. As the body was re-
moved from the vault in the cemetery
Chaplain Marin read prayers. Then
the body was borne on a six-horsed
caisson which was waiting at the gate.
The funeral procession was composed
of General Hall and staff, two troops
OF the Fourth cavalry, who we're with
General Lawton at the time of his
death; a battery of artillery, the Gals
son covered with flowers; Lawton's
staff on foot; Generals Wheeler, Wat
son, Bates Forsyth, Kobbe and
Schwan, in carriages; naval battalions;
Otis and staff; foreign consuls and
members of the Philippine supreme
court. Native delegations from towns
where Lawton established civil gov
ernments presented wreaths. Crowds
of natives and Americans witnessed
the procession and uncovered as it
passed. At Pasig the casket was
tran 'ported to a tug, taps were
sounded and prayers offered by Chap
lain Pierce.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04
PLOTTED RIOT IN MANILA.


Insurgents Purpose to XIII Foreign Com
suls Revealed.
MANILA, Jan. 2.-Four explosive
bombs, a few firearms and 500 rounds
of ammunition were discovered in q
house in the center of Manila Sunday
morning while the police were seeking
Recarte, the insurgent leader, who
was said to have come to Manila in the
hope Of effecting an outbreak yester-
day by taking advantage of the mobil-
ization Of the American troops at Gen.
eral Lawton's funeral Sunday it de-
veloped that the plot included. the
throwing of bombs among the foreign
consuls attending the ceremony, in
order to bring about international
complications. These, it seems, were
to be thrown from the Escolta's high
buildings, but the avoidance of the
Escolta by the funeral procession
spoiled the plan. The populace, it is
thought, had been prepared for the
attempt by q rumor circulated widely
among the natives that Aguinaldo was
in Manila and would personally lead
the outbreak. The American author
tiles, having been advised of what was
brewing, prepared for all contin-
gencieS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04
NEWS in GENERAL
MAINE VICTIMS AT ARLINGTON.
Simple Religious Services and Honors Of
War Mark ReInterment. N

g =
Simple Religious Services and Honors Of
War Mark Refinement.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20. - Upon the
heights Of Arlington cemetery the
Maine dead brought from Havana by
the battleship Texas yesterday were
laid away in their final resting place
with simple religious services and the
impressive honors of war in the pres
ence of the president, members of his
cabinet. officers Of the army and navy,
and other representative of the gov
eminent. The caskets inferred ranged
row on row. Over each was spread an
American ensign, upon which lay q
wreath of galax leaves. Around the
enclosure, shoulder to shoulder, were
drawn up the cavalry of Fort Myer, to
the right was battalion of marines
from the navy yard, to the left de-
tatchment of jackies from the Texas,
in the tiag-draped stand in the rear
the president and his cabinet, Admiral
Dewey, Major General miles and q dis
'tinguished group of officers of the
army and navy, in their snowy uni
forms; while all around pressed the
throng of people who had braved the
snow and biting cold to pay their last
tribute to the dead. There was ten
der appropriateness in the fact that
Captain Sigsbee, who was in command
of the Maine when she was blown up,
had charge of the ceremonies in honor
of his men and that Father Chadwick,
who was chaplain of the Maine, was
there to perform the last rites.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04
SITUATION AT CoLENso.
General Buffers Task Has Been IN
measnrably Increased.

General Buffers Task Has Been Inn
measnrably Increased.
I LONDON, Jan. 2.The. Standards
correspondent at Frere camp, tele-
graphing on January 1, says:
"Sir Charles Warren's division is
now nearly complete. Its headquar-
tiers will be at Estcourt. It's rumored
here that the guns which were cap
tured from General Butler at Colenso
have been mounted in the hills COM
handing the drift over the Tugela
river at Springfield. The Beers, it APP
pears, captured $50 rounds of shrapnel
when they took the guns.
General Buffers difficulties have
been immeasarably increased by the
enforced delay since the last engage
ment. He now has before him series
of walled and fortified hills, running
sixteen miles along the line of the Tu-
gela. These are swarming with the
enemy, posted in positions of great
strength and bristling with guns.
while the river in front is in full flood.
The coming battle will certainly be
the stiffest and probably the most
momentous of the entire campaign"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04
FAITH IN BULLER.
Churchill Says the British Forces Trust
Him Implicitly.

Churchill Says the British Forces Trust
Him Implicitly.
LONDON, Dec. 90. = The morning
Post has received the following from
Mr.. Churchill under the date of Dec.
20, telegraphed from Chieveley Camp,
where he has arrived: "All ranks
have complete confidence in Sir Red
vers Butler, and there is stern de-
termination to succeed next time at
all costs. A painful impression was
caused by the announcement of the
change of the commander-in-chief,
and the soldiers here are resolved to
vindlcate their trusted leader. The
situation nevertheless, is difficult, the
Boer position being one of extraordi-
nary strength, with high hills lined
tier on tier with trenches and galleries,
rising from an almost unfordable river,
and with a smooth plain in front.
The enemy have all the ranges marked
and many powerful guns dominate
the various points of the river, while
the drifts are commanded by converg-
ing musketry fire from probably H.
600 Beers There are sixteen miles of
wild, broken country before reaching
Ladysmith, which demands early re-
lief"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04
Important lnventIons,

DIES MONIES, Dec. 2s.-Patents have
been allowed upon applications pre-
pared and prosecuted by us for intef
esting subjects as follows: n
To G. w. Cross, of Grinnell, for AN
auxiliary air heater adapted to be kon-
nected with a stove IN such myhner
that it will; receive and direct tie pro-
ducts of combustion and aid ipwarm-
ing and circulating air in T6om, as
required to maintain a unifgfm tenn
peratnre, by admitting cool ir at its
bottom, heating it and discdarging it
at its top. An undivided half is as
signed to w. 8. Moore6f the same
place.
To j. Morgan. of atlantic, for a
plant-planting machin( adapted to be
advanced across a fed by horses to.
set out cabbage and t6bacco plants in
rows at regular distances apart. A
boy on the machipe hands plants in
succession to automatic plant holders
on wheel and Is the wheel revo1ves
it places the pl hts in a furrow opened
in advance of Jhe wheel by furrow
opener and az furrow closer immedi-
atelv coyers,khe roots and rollers pack
the groundAround the roots. An UNI
divided haf has BEEN assigned to E,
Whitney of Chicago.
Printd matter, g psultation and adj
vice fres.
RSnistefed r fnt Attorneys, i
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04
IMPORTANT MOVE H1NrED.
Butler May Again Move to tho Relic
of LaflYamIfll.

Butler May Again Move to the Relief
of LadysmIth.
LONDON, Dec. 30.-The latest special
dispatches from Chievely Camp hint
darlsly at some important movement
as imminent This is interpreted, with
some misgivings, to mean that General
Butler contemplates renewal of his
attempt to relieve Ladysmith. It is
reported bv the same dispatches that
the Beers have now retired to the
north bank of the Tugela river, being
afraid that the swollen river may bar
their retreat. They are also moving
their laagers nearer Ladysmith, prob
ably with the intention of putting fur
ther pressure on the garrison, which
now seems to be suffering pretty heav-
lily from bombardment. It is difficult
however, to concei,a that General Bull
Ter would make another frontal attack,
especially now that the river is rising,
and an additional indication that this
is not his purpose is the fact that he
has removed his headquarters back to
Frere. The Boer movement north
ward from the Tulega is quite in keep
ing with the enemy's usual plan of Sc
curing a safe line of retreat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04
INDIAN BRIDE WINS IN COURT.
Federal Judge shiras Restores Lelah.
Puc-Ka-Chee to Her Husband.

Federal Judge Shiras Restores Lelah-
Puc-Ka-Chee to Her Husband.
DUBUQUE, Dec. 31.-Federal Judge
Shiras has handed down an opinion in
the Indian case from lama county res
ervation. The case was that in which
the husband of an Indian girl, Lelah-
Puc-Ka-Chee, sued for writ Of habeas
corpus to secure her release from the
Indian agent. The agent had had
himself appointed guardian of the
girl by the district court Of Tama
county, and by virtue of the appoint
ment restrained her against her will
and against the wish of her relatives,
and compelled her to attend the Indian
school. Her attorney claimed the state
had no authority over the Indians,
that the local court cannot appoint
guardians, and the agent had no au-
thority to compel her attendance at
school. Judge Shiras sustains the In
dams at every point and censures the
agent; he also severely censures the
whites who interfered.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04
THE NEWS in IOWA
PAVING Law IS STRICKEN.
Judge Eishelbsrgsr Declares It to b,
UnCons tltuti0nnl

Judge Eishelbsrgsr Declares II to Be
Unconstitutional.
OTTAWA, Dec. 2s.-For the first
time in the history of the state OF
Iowa a court has held that the statute
relating to the assessment and collec-
ton Of paving tax by the front foot
rule is void and that the Iowa statute
is unconstitutional. This is in line
with the decisions of the United States
supreme courts and federal courts, but
is the first time that an Iowa court
has passed upon the constitutionality
of the law. The opinion was rendered
by Judge F. w. Eichelberger in the
case Of A. II. Hamilton, ct AL, vs.. the
city of Ottumwa and the Assyrian AS
phalt company of Chicago. BY line
of reasoning the court, in line with
the decision Of the supreme court in
the case of Norwood VS.. Baker, holds
that the front foot plan of assessment
is void because it takes into account
the benefits derived. The validity Of
the assessment was attacked by the
demurrer and is the first case in
which the inhibition of the federal
constitution has been involved in this
state in this class of cases.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04
STATE rnAcnEns. ASSOCIATION.
Meeting Of the Pedasogues NJ Des
Molnes Very Interesting.

Meeting Of the Pedag ogues NJ Des
Moines Very Interesting.
Dies MONIES, Dec. 2S-The State
Teachers Association ha1 its formal
opening last night, with addresses by
President Freeman FL. Bloodgood of
Vinton and Charles F. Thwing, presi-
dent of Western Reserve University of
Cleveland, Ohio. The educational
council adopted the final report on the
treatment of incorrigible and neglect
ed children, recommending the es-
tablishment of industrial schools in
every congressional district, and every
county If need be, to which persistent
truants should be sent.
There was sharp passage. alarms
between President Gates of Grinnell
and President Beardshear of the State
Agricultural College in the college sec
ton over the standard of pedagogic
instruction. President Gates spoke
slightingly Of the work done at tAmes,,
was called to account by President
Beardshear, and then withdrew the
spirit of his criticism.
DIES MONIES. Dec. 29.-The State
Teachers Association yesterday took
action favoring additional normal
schools, liberal support of the present
state institutions, compulsory educa-
ton and mandatory provision for q
library in every school. 1t is gener-
ally agreed Among educational people
here that the frst effort shall be to
support the university, agricultural
college and state normal school and
then to secure another normal school.
The outside colleges were victorious
over the state normal and state uni
versity in the college section, securing
the appointment of q committee to
CONFER with the state board of educa-
tional examiners to learn why the
graduates of the other colleges should
not be granted state certificates and
diplomas, the same as the graduates Of
the state normal school, Some of the
sections have decided to reduce the
number Of papers another year and
leave more time for social intercourse.
The complaint is made that there are
too many papers. The attendance has
been 1900, exceeding all previous rec
ords.
Dies MONIES, Dec. 30.-The Iowa
Teachers Association closed yesterday
its most notable session. The needs of
the association, as summarized by G.
=. Shelton yesterday afternoon, are
simplification of organization and
work, wider dissemination of litera-
ture created by the association, and
more united effort to impress upon the
legislature the educational demands of
the state. A resolution was adopted
favoring the passage of law prohibit
ing saloons within five miles of the
state university. The recommends
lions of the educational council in re-
gard to county and normal institutions
were adopted. They provide that in
situations should be schools of methods
exclusively, should be be held during
the months of June, July and August,
and should employ only the best in.
structors,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04
WAR COUP BY BRITAIN.
Claimed That Delagoa Bay Has BE.
Secured Under Secret Treaty,

Claimed That Delagoa Bay Has Been
Secured Under Secret Treaty.
LONDON, Dec. 90. = Announcement
by the Berlin Lokal Anzeiger that
under the secret stipulations of the
treaty Germany will take Portugal's
Asiatic colonies and the territory
north of the .Zambesi and England
Delagoa Bay is the most startling
news of the day. The authority is
not Official, and the statement of con-
certed action by the two powers
against French and Russian occupa-
ton must be accepted with reserve un-
til the foreign officers confirm it. The
alleged payment of $4,000, 900 marks
for Germany's share in this territorial
trade also seems doubtful. Some dis
closures of this kind has been expect
ed in diplomatic circles for several
weeks, since the necessity for shutting
off the supplies of arms and ammuni-
ton from the Transvaal has become
apparent with the proIongation Of tho
war"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04
lsenAGGED.
Em,,loye Badly Used Up
II and Robbed.

81
AMEs, Del. 29.-Carl Smith. Of Coun-
Gil Bluffs, yho is in the employ of the
Northwestern railroad, was held up on
an east fnd passenger train as it
stopped atkhe railroad crossing in the
west partf Ames. He had been rid
ing most dthe afternoon in the same
seatiwith }well dressed stranger who
was very a}reeable, and who announc-
ed that heiwas travelling man for
well known dry goods house in Chi
cago. WIEN the train slowed up at
crossing il the west part of town the
stranger notioned for Smith to go out
on the pl.tform. Smith went out and
had no recollection IF what followed
except tlat he found himself by the
side of tie railroad track half hour
later with his money, ticket to Chi
cago an} watch gone. He was badly
bruisedhbout the head, and he sup
poses n was struck by the stranger
with abandbag, as his head was not
cut veE deep. He managed to walk
to the northwestern depot, where the
authorities took care of him.