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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-20
Wrought by Floods
in Southern States.
Six Persons Drowned in
the State Of Mississippi.
Property Loss Heavy.

New Orleans, April 20.--New Orleans
has ceased TO regard the flood situa-
ton as a temporary inconvenience. AS
time has passed and as the full scope
OF the disaster which visited this Sec
tion OF the country during the excess
sive rains which began In the early
days of the week and still continue has
been learned. the conviction has been
irresistibly brought home that calam-
ity of appalling magnitude has been
experienced and that instead of the
worst being over the evil has Just be-
gun. There are now within the gates
of the city no less than five hundred
water bound travellers, who are not
only unable to return to their homes
now but who do not know when they
will be able TO leave. Partial reports OF
the damage incurred in the storm belt
have run the figures up into the mill
lions, and taking into consideration the
losses, real and resultant, the amount
foots UP to an enormous figure.
RAILROADS TIED UP.
The Illinois Central Railroad system
has incurred damages which will
amount to hundreds OF thousands of
dollars. figuring the loss of business and
the end is not yet. Not only was that
road tied up today, but there is no tell
ing when the trains will be able to run.
The streams are still rising, and rains
continue TO fall today. The tie-up is
complete both on the Illinois Central
and the Yazu Mississippi Valley rail-
roads. The train which departed for
Chicago Monday morning was only re-
turned to New Orleans Wednesday
night and with the delayed passengers
came back two carloads of mail which
had to be taken in charge by the postal
authorities and routed out as sxpe-
diency demanded.
The New Orleans and Eastern ratl-
way Ia in a like fix. 1t has been un-
able TO move any trains out OF this
city since Monday. and does not know
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-20

when 1t will be enabled to resume op-
erations.
The East Louisiana railroad has shut
up operations. and the Mobile and Ohio,
between Meridian and Enterprise. Miss.
is paralyzed. Business Is at stand
have been stopped over the roads since
Monday.
THE LOSS OF LIFE.
Belated news Us Just now beginning
10 arrive regarding the loss OF life.
Four people were drowned near Meri-
dian and two near Hattiesburg. Miss.
In the vicinity OF Enterprise, Miss, tEe
waters OF the Chicakahasay are rag
ing. The water Is five feet deep in the
main streets. and through last night
cries for assistance filled the air. The
loss OF life, If any, could not be aycer-
tanned The three bridges between East
and West Enterprise have been swept
away. The Enterprise Academy. a
building which was the pride OF the
town, is swept away. "A number OF
buildings were also demolished.
Sbubuta and De Soto. Miss. are COM
pletely inundated. The rise OF the Chic
akahasay so far has been in the neigh
borhood of 80 feet and the torrent Is
still rising.
places than ever before known, and to-
days advices may bring additional
news of disaster and loss of life
MILES OF TRACK SUBMERGED.
Jackson, Miss. April 20.-A special
from McComb City states that seven
hundred passengers brought in by the
Illinois Central are detained a. that
place waiting for the first train into
New Orleans. Over nine miles Of track
is covered with water just below Cha
tawa, and no trains can move until
this recedes. Further south the swamps
are rapidly filling with backwater.
which threatens to submerge the tracks
and postpone traffic indefsftely. Trains
are running on irregular schedules be.
tween McComb and Memphis.
Continued on page Two.)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-20
TURNED OVER IoFALL RIVER POLICE
FOR ALLEGED THEFT OF A TEAM.

The anxious efforts of man and
woman to sell a horse and buggy at
great sacrifice yesterday afternoon was
the cause OF their arrest and detention
until the Fall River police call for
them.
AS soon as Capt. Parker was noti-
fed Of the actions of the two persons.
he Immediately detailed Detective
Nckerson TO look the parties up. This
he did, and they we're taken to the City
hall. At this place the woman ad-
mitted that the team was stolen prop
erty and telephone message to Fall
River confirmed her statement. They
drove from Fall River and reached
Providence Wednesday night. Since
that time they had made every effort
to dispose OF the property. The prop
erty has been delivered 10 the owners
and the two prisoners. were today de-
livered to Inspector Perron OF the Fall
River police.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-20
Beers Retrsating.

The Beers south of Bloemfontein are
reported TO be retreating. Large COM
mandoes were seen April 10 near Tha-
banchu moving to the north. Their
progress was slow however. owing to
the condition of the country.
BY way of Pretoria comes a report
that fever Is decimating the Mafeking
garrison. and a letter from the mayor
Of Mafeking says Lord Roberts asked
Col. Baden-Powell to hold out until
May 2.
Cecil Rhodes starts for Cape Town
tomorrow. The announcements OF his
departure was unexpected. Never has
a man so prominently connected with
the vital questions of the Jay PAID
such a quiet visit to London. 1t is
learned that the so-called empire
maker" came TO England purely on
business connected with the British
Chartered South Africa company ana
the De Beers Mines company. He has
accomplished his objects. and hating
inaction and not wishing to meet peo-
pie or freely express his views, has de-
termined 10 return to South Africa:
where he will watch the interests OF
these two companies.
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Americans Join the Beers.

Washington, April 20.-Adelbert s.
Hay. United States cousul at Pretoria.
has informed the state department by
telegraph that members of the ambu-
lance corps sent from Chicago and 9TH
er places by American sympathizers
with the Beers to attend the Boer sick
and wounded. have taken up arms
against the British. The state depart
ment will probably complain to tho
Transyaal government against permit
ting these American citizens TO serve
In the Boer army. on the ground that
they were permitted To leave the United
States with the understanding that
they were to serve as neutrals In hu-
name work. No complaint ON the SUBJ
ject has been feceived hy the state
department from the British govern
ment Portugal is involved. also, as
the party was permitted to proceed
overland from Lorenzo Marques
through Portuguese territory to Pre-
toria.
Miss Clara Barton. the head of the
Red Cross society, has taken an inter-
est in the work OF sending neutral VOL
unteers to South Africa for hospital
service. and IL Is said that knowle1ye
OF her cooperation I'm the arrangement
for providing an American ambulance
corps caused the Portuguese govern
ment 10 waive objection TO the transit
of the Americans through the Delagoa
Bay territory.
Continued on page Two.)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-20

OF too much mother-in-law and sister
in-law.
William Lee. foreman for Mr.. War
rem, said Kienan was hard worker
and a steady man.
Sergt. John B. Hartnett Of the Sec
ond station, testified he had known Kier-
nan for is years and he was hard
working. steady man. The sergeant
never saw him drunk.
Patrolman Joseph Doyle who travelled
the beat on which Herman lived with
his family, testified Herman was sob
er man and kind to his wife and child
rem.
Mrs. Celia A. Masterson, who has the
custody of the children declared that
Herman never properly provided for his
family and gave the petitioner hard
name. saying he used bad language.
She said she never heard worse Ian
guage from north end man than Kier-
nan used TO her.
On ross-examination witness admit
ted her daughter lived with Herman
as his wife for 12 years and she, wit
ness, never asked the wife to come back
to the home she left to marry.
Miss Celia Masterson said she was
forced after her own hard days work
TO make cloths for Kiernan's 8 children.
She said that any one who said In court
that they never say say Herman drunk
''lied."
Another member of the Masterson
household told about doing work for
her sister and about Herman spending
his money for drink.
The court held the case for advise
ment.
Dennis J.. Holland was counsel for
petitioner and Nathaniel II. Smith was
counsel for Mrs. Masterson.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-20
In Opposition Three Members Of The Senate
Made Strong Arguments.
SENATOR BANlGAES SHARP CRITICISM
Dscarsd The Measure Unconstitutional and As
ssnsd Il Would 0psrais Against The Foor
Msa and Result 10 Impr sonm,nt for 0sbt

The senate judiciary committee gave
a public hearing in the state library
on the rising Of the senate today, on the
blu providing fos supplementary pro-
ceedings in relation to debtors. The
attendance was not very large, but those
present were all either for or against
the bill. .
Chairman Freeman first called upon
those who favored the passage of the
bill. and Attorney Clifford S. Tower ad-
dressed the committee In behalf of GER
tain clients. advocated the passage of
the act. as IL would enable tradesmen
to collect money justly due them. and
he spoke of the practice under similar
laws In other states.
Two representatives OF the Rhode
Island Butchers and Marketmen's as
sociation. the body from which the bill
emanates. then spoke I'm favor OF the
passage of the act, claiming that II
would not operate against the poor
man, but was intended TO enable trades
men to collect bills from debtors who
were well able TO pay. but declined to
do so, because there was no law In
Rhode leland that could make them
pay ~ ttcS 'uiu ifVl WdIt 10.
There was one either advoeate-ef tbs
bill. and then Chairman Freeman called
upon those who were opposed TO pass
age.
Senator Baniganaof Pawtucket. ad-
dressed the committee and made an elo-
quent plea against the proposed law.He
claimed that il would be an unjust
and arbitrary measure. which would
really mean the re-enactment OF a
statute providing for the Imprisonment
OF poor debtors III was intended. he
said. as a lever against the poor man
who was honestly trying 10 meet his
bills. and IL IL became a law would
bring about most unjust state OF af-
fairs. Senator Banigan also said that
he was sure that even IL the bill was
passed II would be pronounced uncon-
stitutional by the supreme court.
Senator Babcock, of South Kings
town, and Senator Drown, Of Warren.
both spoke against the passage of the
bill as a harsh and unnecessary meas
ure which interfered with individual
liberty.
The committee then decls>Ad the
hearing closed. and took the act under
consideration.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-20
Many Testify in His Behalf.
Mother-in-Law Charges
Neglect to Provide.

The application OF Frank Herman for
a writ of habeas corpus to secure the
custody OF his five children who are
detained by his former mother-in-law,
Celia A. Masterson. was heard by the
appellate court today. There was some
very spicy testimony given by Mrs.
Masterson and her daughters. Mrs.
Kiernan died some time ago.
Mr.. Herman said that he was a team
Bter by occupation and by working over
time made from s12 to $3.50 week
and had always provided we'll for his
family. Mr.. Herman denied he was in
the habit OF getting drunk. but OH
cross-examdnation admitted he drank
once In q while and once whsn in Paw
aucket his horses strayed away. Kier-
nan said he was in a shop when this
happened. II was not a rum shop. but
an undertakers shop Herman denied
he ever threatened to- throw a chair at
his children.
Sylyanus Warren, a well-known own
er OF teams, said Herman worked for
him and was a good reliable man and
worked steadily. Mr.. Warren said
Kiernan) always wanted all the work
ne could get. On cross-examination
witness admitted he had once or twice
laid Herman of for DAY or SO pc
cause he showed the effects of drink.
Kiernan had worked for him eight
years or more.
DIR. Luke Bartley testified he had
been the physician of kiernan and his
wife for years and that Herman was a
kind man and had provided for his
family. DR.. BARLEY said 1t was case
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-20

Croton Landing. N. Y, April 2o.-
The raids and subsequent arrests OF
some of the striking Italians yester-
day did not have any visible effect on
their comrades this morning. as those
who are still here are steadfast and re-
fuse to go back to the works unless
they get the increase in wages which
they struck for. Their number has been
depleted by scores of men having gone
elsewhere TO seek other work, and many
more may follow.
Fewer men answered the whistle this
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-20
STOLEN MONEY.
With Il Adams Bought New
Clothing and Then Surran-
deTed Himself to Police.

Maiden, Mass. April 20.-William L.
Adams, the collector of the Maiden and
Melrose Gas Company, who left Maiden
last Tuesday, and who is accused of
taking ss17 belonging to the company.
was arraigned before Judge Pettingill
In the police court here today Adams
returned here yesterday and gave him
self up TO the police. He pleaded guilty
to a charge of larceny today and was
bound over in $500 for the grand Jury.
Being unable 10 secure bail he was TAX
en- 10 the Cambridge Jail. When he sur
rendered tn the police yesterday he had
about $3.50 In cash and checks.
During his absence he had been in
New York where he spent more than
500 for clothes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-20
WILL TURKEYS SULTAN
ATTEMPT REPRISAL?

New York, April 2o.--It Is intimated
by diplomats familiar with the situa-
ton that the sultan OF Turkey does not
care particularly whether an ultimatum
is issued by the United States because
of the neglect to pay the claim for $780,
900. which the United States is now de-
manding after years of promises, as he
has means of reprisal at hand. says
Washington special to the World.
There are i'm the Philippines more
than $500, 900 Mohammedans whose de-
votion of their calipha is fanatic. The
sultan would have but to lift his finger
and these Malays and Moros would join
forces with the Tagalos. The war in
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-20
SICK BENEFITS.
CIeary Carries His Case Against
Court Love and Truth TO
Appellate Court.

The case of James Cleary VS.. James
w. Walker was before the appellate
court today on the defendants excep-
tions to the ruling Of the district corrt
OF the 10th judicial district, overruling
the defendants demurrer. The suit is
one to recover damages. Plaintiff and
defendant were members OF Court Love
and Truth, Ancient Order of Foresters
of America OF Pawtucket and the plain
tiff claimed he was sick and entitled to
certain sick benefits under the laws OF
the organization. The defendant was
the physician of the organization
Among his duties as physician was that
of signing certificates to be presented
showing whether or not a member " no
had been sick was entitled 20 any bene-
fits according 10 the laws of the organ
ization. In the declaration IL was al
legged that the defendant willfully. ma
liciously and wrongfully refused and
still refuses TO sign a certificate certi-
flying that said plaintiff was entitled TO
sick benefits and that in consequence
the plaintiff claims damages because
he has not been able to obtain the sick
benefits to which he claims he Is en-
titled.
The defendant claims the declaration
does not state a good cause or action
against him as the defendant was an
officer and agent of the organization
named and that he as such was an
swerable or liable TO his principal only,
not having violated any duty on his
part as physician of the organization
toward the plaintiff. but toward said
organization under and by virtue Of
the laws under which he was elected as
physician OF said organization
Hugh j. Carroll. counsel for the
plaintiff and James +. Murphy is coun-
sci for DIR. Walker.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-20
Difference OF OPINION AS TO
GEN. SHERIDAN'S BIRTHPLACE.

New York. April 20-Concerning the
bill Of Representative Glynn of New
York, introduced in congress appropri-
ating $4,000 for the erection Of a
statue at Albany to commemorate the
birthplace OF General Phil sheridan"
IT is learned that the reference books
do not agree as TO the generals birth
place The Century Cyclopedia OF
Names. Appleton Cyclopedia. Chamb-
ers Biographical Dictionary and Lipp-
incott's Pronouncing Biographical Die
tiOnary give Albany as the place OF
birth, while the National Cycl0pediaNof
America says, Somerset. Ohio. In his
own "memoirsf' General Sheridan said
his mother said he was born I'm Ire
land: his father, that he was born in
Albany. lie always gave Albany as
his birthplace.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-20
MORE ARRESTS MADE IN THE
CANADIAN C0UNTERFElTING CASE.

Truro. n. s.. April 2o.-The Canadian
government author1ties have made fur
ther arrests i'm connection with the
wholesale scheme carried out In Massa-
chusetts and I'm this province 20 food
the latter with spurious Canadian bank
notes. Robert Marshall, a carpenter ~
I'm custody here charged With having in
his possession $500 In counterfeit bills
and two brothers named Smith have also
been arrested for similar offense.
IL Is understood that these mon we've
arrested on the strength OF statements
made by one of the Davis brothers. who
a. I'm Massachusetts, state prison. Tor
making counterfeit Canadian money. Sew
eral arrests were made In Move Scotia
last winter in connection with this case
and last fan the leader OF the gang,
August Chisholm. was sent TO the Dor
chester penitentiary. ft Is believed that
the authorities have succeeded IN go
pretending all those who participated In
the plot.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-20
TROOPS DISPATCHED TO CANAAN
COUNTRY, NORTH OF ASHANTI

Lagos, British West Africa, April 90
Three hundred Nigerian troops have been
dispatched overland to the Canaan coun-
try. northwest of Ashanti, where the
British residents report recrudescence
of the troubles which necessitated the
expedition OF last year One hundred and
nifty other troops are proceeding from
the Gold Coast
There are unconnrmed rumors here
OF trouble with the French at Meko. I'm
the Yoriiba country IN the neighborhood
of the Dahomey frontier. owing TO the
distance. however. this can hardly be
connected with tho troubles In Ashanti
and Canaan
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-20
Protest Made BY Beers.

Paris, April 20.-The text OF the cor
rcspondence between the Transvaal and
Portugal concerning the landing OF Bri-
tsh soldiers at Beira has been commu-
nicatcd TO the press presumably by DIR.
Leyds. In this correspondence the
south African Republic expresses pro-
found pain on learning Of the violation
OF neutrality. IL contends that neutral
ity necessarily suspends the operation
" such conventions as that under
which Portugal acted. II keenly re-
grets that after the friendly relations
biiherto happily existing between the
Transvaal and Portugal the latter
should have suddenly decided 20 facl-
iate the arrival az the enemy's troops
and transform herself from neutral
TO an ally OF the enemy.
The comment OF the sournai Des De-
bats on the foregoing is believed 90 rep
resent the view Of the French govern.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-20
Indicates a Start.

The report of the fighting at Karee
Siding six miles north of Glen, may be
the first news of the progress of the
British advance on Pretoria. But, even
If this were only an unimportant skir-.
mish there are many other indications
that Lord Roberts is either starting or
has already started for the northern
goal. ~
A dispatch from Cape Town under to-
days date says the censorship restric-
tions have been greatly Increased, ow-
ing to the movements of the troops.
All the dispatches bear traces OF the
strenuous efforts of the correspondents
to give their papers an inkling of what
is a foot
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-20
RANKS OF CROTON DAM
STRIKERS ARE THINNING.

morning than on Wednesday and yes
terday. Scarcely forty laborers put In
an appearance, and this gang cannot
keep more than one OF the twelve big
derricks working. The contractors
claim that they will introduce plenty
of laborers to the valley IL the strikers
do not return to their places on Mon
day morning. Until then very little
will be done to further the work on
the big dam. and If new men are
brought in. there is not much chance
OF row ensuing. as the military on
the ground is sufficient TO suppress five
times as many strikers as there are
here.
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It is Taken to Indicate That
Roberts is Starting on His
March to Pretoria.

ment. The paper says the protest will
remain simply platonic because 1t rs
not TO the interest of the Beers to give
the protest it's only practical indorse-
ment, namely an invasion OF Portu-
guese possessions.
Lisbon, April 19.-Replying to an in
terpellation In the Chamber OF Depu-
ties today, Senior De .Veiga Beirao, min
lister Of foreign affairs. said that the
government in permitting British
troops and supplies to be landed at Be-
ira. Portuguese East Africa, had acted
as a sovereign power. No European
power has protested. A correctly word
ed protest from the South African re-
public had been received. but the occa-
sion was not opportune to discuss 1t.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-20
CATHOLIC COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES,.

Chicago April 20.--The representatives
OF catholic colleges OF America and>Can-
ada. who have been holding "A two days
session In this city before adiOurning
hast night adopted articles of association
under The name of the "Associa tfon OF
Ca athoifc Colleges of the United States"
The objects of the associa ton n was
announced were To be the Interchange OF
ideas and Information on all college mat
ters. the guarding OF Catholic interests
in case Of any proposed legislation as TO
collegiate education and the furtherance
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-20
PROPERTY MAY REVERT TO STATE.

Amesbury. Mass April eo.-Investiga-
tion OF the claims made by " persons
for a right TO property left by Reuben
j. smith. ~the eccentric old man who
died here sonfe time ago. and whose body
was disposed of by being placed I'm an
iron chair within tomb of his own
construction. seems to have established
the fact that the only relative OF Mr..
Smith was his sister. who died some
years ago. She never was married and
a. the man left no children there now
appears ~ he no we'll founded claim for
the property amounting 20 about $500.
and n 10 thought that IL will revert 70 the
statA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-20
TRAINING SNIP uurrAlo SAILS.

New York. April 2o--The United States
training ship Buffalo. which left the
Brooklyn navy yard yesterday for n
chored OF Tompkinsville last night pro-
ceeded this morning. passing out ~ e:57
a. m. She Will 60 to Philadelphia for
yard ana then 20 Norfelk, where her
crew viii b eemplstsd.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-20
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.
House OF Representatives.
Providence, April 20, 1900.
Joint PUBLIC HEARING.

The Committee on the Judiciary OF the
Senate and House of Representatives will
hear all persons interested I'm the bills
entitled IAN Act In amendment OF and
In addition to an act entitled An Act
TO incorporate the New York, New Haven
and Hartford Railroad Company, passed
by the General Assembly at its January
session. A. ID. 1898. and any act I'm amend
ment thereof" and "An Act I'm amend
titled AN Act TO incorporate the Rhode
Island Suburban Railway Company.
passed by the General Assembly at its
May session. A. d. 1893 respectively" i'm
House Chamber. state House. Provi-
lence. on MONDAY, April sd, 1890. at
10 o'clock "a, IN.
EDW l.. FREEMAN.
Chairman Senate Committee.
W. W. BLOlJgETT.
Chairman House Committee.
JOHN w. SWEENEY.
ARTHUR A. RHODES. Clerks.