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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-20
MACRUM DISPLAYS
MUllLATED LETTERS.

Consul Hollis. at Lorenzo Marquee.
Is we'll aware OF the British acquaint-
ance with the American consular code
and the last thing he told an American
who was about departing, was Tell
the state department 10 change our
code number AS soon as we send out
anything from here all Britain knows
what we have said.
The state department may not know
the surprising fact that IL is almost
Impossible for a United States consul
lar or diplomatic representative IN
South Africa TO communicate with his
government without informing the
British government OF the nature OF the
message. Nevertheless, the American
consular agent at Bloemfontein, named
Elliott, is a subject of Great Britain
and pernlci0usly active in his espousal
Of the British cause and in the ex-
preston of his contempt for the Dutch
farmers"
In an interview on the subject Mr..
Macrum is quoted as saying
II should like TO make Il clear that
desire particularly To keep this matter
free from domestic political consider
atoms The question l am interested in
Is purely an American one. ] stand abb
solutely on the first official statement
gave out 10 the Associated Press and I
am confident / can prove everything /
said / have shown YOU the envelopes
and they speak for themselves. All
the circumstances. however. are OF such
n character that should prefer 10 dis
cuss them i'm detail before an official
committee. where | will be responsible
for everything / might say"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-20

New York. Feb. 20.--Charles. E. Ma
crum. former United States consul at
Pretoria. who is now in Washington,
has. according to dispatches from that
city, added to his testimony that the
British opened his letters by publicly
showing some Of the mail which he
claims was opened.
Mr.. Macrum has several envelopes
each bearing the British sticker applied
TO the envelope which contained mail
matter from Consul General Stowe at
Cape Town. 1t is the regulation blue
of the consular service. 1t bears upon
lis face the legend ~. 5. Consular SER
vice" and a stamp Mail suspended.
n rhe reverse side is the United states
government seal impressed upon the
red sealing wax of the consular SER
vice. The British sticker reseallng the
letter after Il had been opened. bears
the initials ". r." the initials OF the
clerk who opened the letter, the name
of the place where il was opened.
This letter was mailed at Cape Town,
Oct. T. by Consul General Stowe. IL
was held there one month, apparently
for the next postmark is that of Dur
ban. dated Nov. 4. From Durham II
was seNt 30 Pretoria and reached Ma
crum in fits mutilated form.
'It will astound Americans to know
that the British authorities are fami
liar with the American consular code,
saws the Journal and Advertiser. which
adds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-20
MANY men HURT.
Fight Between Railway Employees
Over a Crossing.
General Electric and Westen Indiana EN-
pluyes Had Rough Battle.

Chicago, Feb. 20.-F1ve hundred men
employed by the General Electric Rail-
way company fought last night with
employees OF the Western Indiana Rail-
way company for possession OF che
Dearborn street crossing Of the rail-
road company's tracks at 18th street.
A dozen men were severely Injured
while fighting and two others were dam
gerously hurt as a result OF the wreck
ing Of IA cars OF junk on the crossing
by the railroad company.
The General Electric company. how
ever, seized temporary possession OF
the crossing and succeeded In running
cars across the tracks A squad Of
policemen is now guarding ths crossing
to prevent further trouble.
Thet rouble was started when word
was received during the day that the
Supreme court OF the state Of Illinois
had reversed the decision OF the ap-
pellate court and dissolved the iniunc-
tinn which for more than a year has
Kept the General Electric from cross
ing the Western Indiana trucks at 10Th
street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-20
PARTNERSHIP
NOT A SUCCESS
CiIIand Sues J0nckes and
Jenckes Sues GilIand.
CLAIM OF EACH IS FOR $500.
Former Agreed 10 Sell Halt Interest In
Collection Agency for $1,000.
JENCKES PAID $500 ON ACCOUNT.
He Demands The Return OF Thai Sum on Ground
Of Deceit GIII.nd Seeks $500 Balance
Due on Sale.
Former Agreed 10 Sell Halt Interest In
Collection Agency for $1,000.
JENCKES PAID $500 ON ACCOUNT.

Before Judge Wilbur and a jury
were tried today the cases Of William
Il. Gtland VS.. George w. Jenckes and
OF George w. Jenckes VS.. William IL.
Gilland. Both cases are 10 recover S0OO
and both by agreement were tried to-
gether. Mr.. Gilland sues to recover
$500 alleged 90 be due ON the sale OF
one-half interest in his real estate ana
collecting business. and MIR. Jenckes
sues TO recover $500 he paid Gilland for
a share in the business which he claims
he got no return for at all
William e. Gilland testified he had
resided in Providence many years and
in the fall OF 1899 had an office on
Westminster street. He was in the
real estate business and explained this
by saying he bought and sold property,
negotiated mortgages and rented prop
erty. In addition he had as side lines
life insurance fire insurance, acadent
insurance. the loaning Of money both
for himself and as a broker. while he
also collected claims against parties.
He admitted his source OF Bncome was
fourfold and said he would judge his
income to be between $500 and $500.
He met Jenckes first when the latter
gave him a bill to collect. Later he
met Jenekes and suggested they go into
partnership in the real estate business.
This was three weeks before the trade
was made and during this period
Jenckes was at the witness office about
all the time. During this time Jenckes
stuck close TO the witness private Of
flee.
Finally the terms OF the deal were
Continued on page Three)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-20
FOR $4,000 DAMAGES.
Malicious Prosecution Alleged by
Margaret German.
LAWYER Terrence NJ 6RsilIy and Moses
RosendaIe The Defendants.

The trial OF the suit OF Margaret
German against Moses Rosendale and
Terrence NJ. O'Reilly 20 recover $4,000
for alleged malicious prosecution took
place before Judge Douglas and a jury
today. on the 22d day of October,
1898. the defendant, Rosendale, at
tached the property Of Beazie A. Mur-
raw alias Maggie Murray alias Jane
Murray I'm store at q Arcade. The
plantiff's name was at the time Mar
qaret German. and 10 rs claimed the
suit was instigated by the defendant,
O'Reilly. 60 injure her trade and To di-
vert the business she had made proiita-
HE to the store at ~ Arcade, cOn-
trolled by himself and % the stores ii
and Al Arcade. controlled by OReilly's $
wife. The suit was afterwards discon-
tinucd.
Mrs. German claims her credit was
seriously impaired by the attachment,
and that she lost considerable trade as
n result 6f the acts ~ the defendants.
THE latter deny they did anything but
Try and collect a just claim.
John NJ. Brennan rs counsel for the
plaintiff. and James 7. Egan counsel
for defendants.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-20
For Home Defence.

The queen, through her private sec
retary- -sS4t.At-thur John Bigge, has sent
the following letter to the commander
in-chief OF the forces, Field Marshal
Lord Wolseley:
Osborne. Feb. II, 1900.
My dear Lord Wolseley:
AS so large a proportion Of the army
is now i'm South Africa, the queen fully
realizes that necessary measures must
be adopted for home defense Her NAL
esty is advised that il would be possible
TO raise for "A year an efficient force
from her old soldiers who have already
served as officers, n-commissioned
officers or privates and confident in
their devotion to the country ana 10y
atty to her throne the queen appeals
TO them to serve her once more in place
OF those. who for a time side by side
with the people OF her colonies, are nos
bly, resisting the invasion Of her South
African possessions.
Her majesty has signified her pleas
ure that these battalions shall be desig-
mated the Royal Reserve battalions or
her army,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-20
CONGRESSMAN SUED
FOR SEPARATION.

New York. Feb. 2o.-Congressman
Bertram T. Clayton has been sued by
his wife for a separation on grounds OF
cruelty and non-support. Mrs. Clayton
was Miss Louise NJ. Brasher. daughter
of William y. Brasher a retired mil
lionaire oilcloth manufacturer.
They were married twelve years ago
when the Congressman was Captain
Clayton, u. A.
The trouble. according TO Congress
man Clayton's friends. was his wife's
extravaganza. Her father allowed her
$4,000 a year. but her bills amounted TO
much more. Clayton, u is said. was
confronted with tradesmen's bills suits
for servants WgC. and dressmakers'
bills.
Clayton commanded Troop &. Brook
lyn Cavalry. during the Spanish war.
shortly after his return notice ap-
peared I'm a Brooklyn newspaper warn
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-20
Country Cleared Of Beers.

Kimberley, Feb. IS, by Heliograph to
Modder River. Feb. l9.-The country is
all free around Kimberley, The Beers
have evacuated Dronfield. Saltpan.
Sytfontein and Scholtz Mex. One of
their ,i2-pounders with ammunition
was captured. as was also their laager
at Dronfield. which was abandoned on
Friday night.
Rails are being laid to Modder river.
Several herds OF cattle have been cap
tured. Cecil Rhodes is in excellent
spirits.
During the siege Cecil Rhodes pro-
vided the natives with work and food
and thus kept unem quiet.
The miles of convoy bearing provls.
ions for the relief column and the town,
slowly winding its way across the
plain in the direction OF Kimberley,
was the gladdest sight which greeted
the eyes OF the besieged for four
months.
Gen. French's march was so rapid
Continued on page Two)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-20
Judge Thomas Issues Writ
Of Habeas Corpus at
CounseTs Request.

II was stated in Brooklyn that the
names Of two or three OF Miller's part
ners will probably be brought out at
this examination. Ii is now known that
two men intimately Identified with
known and reputable enterprises were
Millers closest friends during the time
that the syndicate was making it's larg-
est hauls. They are said TO have been
present when he deposited and drew
money from a certain bank IN Manhat-
tan, not once or twice, but daily, and
on some of these occasions Miller de-
posted $4,000 to $4,000. These names
are in the possession of the creditors
counsel and District Attorney Clarke.
1t has been learned that Miller was
practically without money a month be-
fore the FRANKLIN Syndicate began
10 dazzle the eyes OF the speculative
public. and il is certain he couldn't
start a $40 per cent establishment on
nothing. He was down to the finan-
cial dregs when he started out TO sell
a scheme To beat the bucket shops
Cor the modest sum of $40.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-20

New York, Feb. 2o.-Judge Thomas or
the United States district court OK
Brooklyn today signed writ OF ma
beas corpus directing Sheriff Walton
Of Kings county to produce before him
tomorrow William +. Miller. of Frank
lin syndicate fame, TO answer questions
to enable attorneys appearing for nu-
merous petitioners i'm bankruptcy. all
former depositors with the syndicate
to prepare comprehensive and complete
schedules OF their respective claims
against the concern.
1t Is the intention of the counsel for
the creditors TO compel Miller TO tell
the story OF his business existence from
it's genesis. They will try 20 find out
where the thousands of dollars that
poured into the syndicate's Golfers
went TO: who got it--Miller, Schlessin-
ger or somebody else. Miller will be
asked TO tell who the others are he
will be expected to tell their names.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-20
FILIPINO GUERIlLAS TO Be
TRIED BY MILITARY COMMISSION.

Manila, 5:55 D. m. Feb. 2O.-A mill
tary commission meets at Calamaba
tomorrow to try a Filipino member Of
the guerrilla band which attacked "a
squad OF Americans Jan. 2. killing a
corporal. The charges are murder and
assault with the intent to Kill The case
is important as fortshadowing the pol-
icy " treating guerrillas as bandits. IL
Is supposed that one reason which has
hitherto deferred the American author
itics from adopting this policy Is that
the insurgents have more than fifty
American prisoners and may retaliate
although a few OF them were captured
while fighting.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-20
WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB
"OPENS ANNUAL BENCH SHOW.

New York. FEB. 2O.-The Path annual
bench show OF the Westminster Ken
Dei club opened today at Madison
Square Garden and viii continue until
Friday night. In an 2il0 dogs OF 5g
breeds are on exhibition. These include
the finest animals in this country and
some of the best I'm Europe over 300
prizes VIII b. given. in addition 20
many individual awards.
a noteworthy fact In connection with
the exhibit is the Increase On Amcri-
can dogs OF fine breeding
This pear all but one Of the judges
are Americans Heretofore England
and France have provided the judges
for our local shows. :. +. e. Ashley
of England is The only foreigner who
has come over 10 act as a Judge.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-20
Train for Kimberley.

The first train TO Kimberley left
Cape Town last night and the neigh
borhood of the famous siege seems
thoroughly cleared OF Beers.
Gen. Butler. apparently. Is content
ing himself with shelling the Beers
from his newly gained position at
Monte Christie, which according 10 good
opinion Is likely TO form his base for
another attempt to relieve Ladysmith.
The Westminster Gazette's military
critics say he believes the Beers have
started northward in Natal and will
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-20
NOTICE To PASSENGERS.

Beginning Monday. February s, 1900
the train leaving stonlngton Wharf
for rrovldence NJ ii55 a. nv will stop
at Apponaug cos. a. m. Hills Grove
sos a. m. Lincoln Park 500 a. N. and
Auburn 6:i2 n. m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-20
War Office Officials Said to Be Waiting for News Of Result Of
the Batte--Gen. Butler Fighting at HangWane Hill.

position on Hlangwane hill which JOINS
Monte Christie and is regarded as the
key TO Kobberslof
During the day the gun Lady RAN
dolph" came on an armored train from
the direction of Colenso. 1t Is reported
that we have captured over 100 prison
ers.
The naval gun knocked out Long
Tom" on Hlangwane Hill the first shot
Hlangwane Hill lies between two
bends of the Tugela river The Beers
have erected bridge between Hang
wane and the northern bank OF the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-20
STRIKE or MIXERS tRbtHtO.

Sandy Lake. Pa. Feb pa strike OF
miners for an increase of 5 cents a ton
has been declared here.
The mines arc numbers 2. 3, and 4, or
the Mercer Iron and Coal Company. the
mines at Haileshaft owned by Tyler
and the Hardly Able Mine" owned by
a Cleveland syndicate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-20
STR KeHs RETURN TO wofK.

Plymouth. Mass. Feb. 2o.--At a con-
ference between the manager Of the
Stsndish Wpfsted company and COM
mittee OF striking weaVers yesterday
afternoon, n compromise offer OF eight
per cent. was agreed upon. Th.s morn
ing such OF the strikers as were In
town returned 20 the factory.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-20

Durham. Feb. 19-There was contin-
uous lighting yesterday from the Brit
ish positions on Gun hill and Hussar
hill. The troops advanced from the for
mer towards Monte Christie. There was
a heavy bombardment With siege guns
supported by infantry against the Boer
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-20
HE GOT $4,000 FOR
WIFE'S AFFECTIONS.

TO a sudden termination yesterday.
Both were dismissed. Woods, IL is
said. paid Grissom $4,000.
Immediately after the dismissal OF
q he damage suits. a suit for divorce
was filed by Julia Woods Grissom. The
divorce was Immediately granted by
Judge Henley, neither OF the parties
being present Mrs. GrissOm is in San
Antonio. Tex. and Grissom left here on
Saturday night for New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-20

Kansas City. Mo-. Feb. 2O-The suits
of Arthur Grissom the poet, formerly
of this city but now managing editor
Of The Smart Set OF New York. against
Dr. w. ;. Woods. president Of the Ma
tional bank OF commerce, for $4,000
damages for the alienation OF the af-
fections OF his wife. Julia Woods Girls
som, and for breach OF contract, came
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-20
News From Roberts.

The war office has issued dispatch
from. Lord Roberts the main import
ance OF which is tho fact that IL is
dated Paardeberg, 1903 p m. Monday.
Paardeberg is 30 miles east OF Jacobs
dal The dispatch announces that the
railroad 90 Kimberley is open and that
Gen. Methuen will proceed there with
rednforcements forthwith and that large
sl1pnlies will be forwarded to the town
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-20
RARTHAS VINEYARD AND NANTUCKET
STEAMB0AIS.

In consequence of dredging operations
in Woods Hole channel by the United
States government. the trips OF the
New Bedford. Marthas Vineyard and
Nantucket steamers between Woods
l-ole and New Bedford will not be per-
formed with any regularity until fur
ther notice. Connection for Martha s
Vineyard and Nantucket will be made
via Woods Hole only.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-20
Quiet In zuIuland.

A dispatch from Pietermartzburg.
dated Feb i9Nsays all Is quiet In Zulu-
land and that the Beers main body IS
reported 10 be retiring upon dundee
and tHelpmaakar. leaving small forces
and two pieces of artillery at each ma
gistracy
According to a special dispatch from
Tarkastad. a refugee who has arrived
here saws the Beers are six THOUSAND
strong at Stormberg, but that at Bur
gnersdorp they have only small town
ut.l
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-20
Queen Hears GOOD News.

The queen, prior to leaving Osborne
house this morning on her return to
Windsor. inspected the fourth battalion
of the Lincolnshire militia. Her ma
jesty announced with a gratihed smile
that good news had been received this
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-20

Headquarters NJ s5 weyb street Here
only Master Records arc sold The record.
and Machines sOlu here ave acknowledged
far superior 10 tho-o olttined elsewhere.
Zach machine D. adjusted hy Mr.. Ockei per.
sonaliy Call and hear the continuous pet.
fUrmance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-20
NoTlCs To PASSENGERS.

Beginning Monday. February Q. 1900.
4 q train leaving Hope for Providence
at $3.50 a. m will stop at Eimw0od e',i
a. m. Cranston street 6:21 va. o.
NEVILLE 6.2s a. m. and Atwells Ave-
nue. 6.21 a. m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-20

raise the siege Of Ladysmith and REIN
force Gen Cronje. But this must be
regarded as rather optimistic, at any
rate. until Gen. Butler has developed
the Beers second line of defence, Which
on every attempt TO reach Ladysmllh
has proved impregnable.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-20

ing tradesmen not to give credit TO his
wife
I'm June last year Congressman
Clayton and his father.in-law took
MrH. clayton TO a sanitarium at White
stone. L. ]. She was discharged two or
three months ago, and is now living
at Tarrytown.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-20

The state board OF agriculture met
at me state Housa at noon today. and
I'm the absence of Gov. Dyer aud Secre-
tary of state Bennett. the chair was
occupied by Deputy Secretary OF sta r
Parker Matters " general INTEREST
were discussed. and then the board
voted 90 re the services ot an rnt1-
mologist and the pos ton viii b. hlled
by Mr. James VI. Southwick. who is
the curator Of tho natural history mu-
scum at Roger Williams Park.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-20

IHsiNone, Photo, Wood Engraving
RYDER Co, a. wsshin gton, corner Eddy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-20

morning from the seat of war. Later
IL was said the good news came from
Ladysmith.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-20
lea, System Of Dentistry
az SNOW STREET,
Or. 7. ". sslL, Manager

WANTED-THOUsANDS OF FAM1-
lies 10 real the Life of Dwight l..
Moody" by his son. the only authorized
edition. Leave your orders with w III.
CLARK. Agent, and former member OF
the Moody Chorus. rs Aborn street.
Providence, R. 7.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-20

Low Pr'ccs In Meats.
Special Sale
Wednesday and Thursday.
Fresh arrival of Poultry.
Fresh Turkey ............l2 IL and is cents lb
Fresh Fowls and Chicken {, 10 aud IA cents Id.
Cut Prices in Beef.
Beef to Roast 49,. ...s, 10, IL and IL cents 10.
Fancy Corncd Beef, ..5. g. Z, sand 10 cents Id.
Good steak. ............,...,...,.io 10 cents 10.
Round steak. ....................... IL cents 10.
Good Rump Steak k..................h IA cents lb.
Good sirloin steak. ................l5 cents Id.
Best Porter House steak. ........2 20 cents Id.
Lots OF other Bargains
at
Sweets Providence Market
l76 Mathewson ST.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-20

ACTIVE mEN. WELL APPEAR
ing. well educated. with some expert
ence I'm soliciting; permanent position;
state experience. Address u. ~, News
Office.