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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-23

The last act in the freight track con-
troversy has been performed, and the
city land at the junction of Canal and
Steeple streets is now clear Of railroad
tracks, iff accordance -wtt tffc- instruc-
tions OF the mayor and the city coun-
ell. Mayor Baker was notified this
morning that the necessary connections
between the backs OF the Union Rail-
road company and the Consolidated
road at Henderson street had been
made and ne at once consulted with
Commissioner Of Public Works Smith.
The result OF the conference was that
Commissioner Smith issued instructions
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-23

III
sunk Immediately but her watertighs
compartments kept her afloat for a
time.
CREW MADE A RUSH.
The. crew made rush and it was
though, that all had succeeded In get-
ting aboard the Winter, and dt was not
until there was time for consultation
that 1t was found that two men were
The Ardandhu drifted to-
ward the shore and struck on the south
east end of Nashon island, where she
foundered. going down by the stern.
her bow remaining out of water. She
lies in about the same position as ~
Clyde line steamer Cherokee, which
stranded on Nashon island several
months ago The Herman Winter has
a large hole In her bow, but her coll
lision bulkhead prevented the water
from working aft and she had no diff
Guilty In making this port.
Continued on Page Four.)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-23
FREIGHT TRACKS NO
LONGER ON CITY LAND.

to superintendent OF Highways Field
10 have his gang of men ready TO pro-
ceed TO cut out the rails this afternoon,
and at about o'clock the work was
commenced and shortly after o'clock
was completed. the piece of land owned
by the city being entirely free OF
tracks, thus completely stopping the
hauling OF freight cars across Market
square.
Just whether any freight will be
hauled by the Union railroad company
10 merchants on Dyer street this eve
ming is not decided upon, but the fact
remains that connections are made and
there will be no reason for delav in re-
celving and dispatchlng cars by way
OF the Harbor Junction branch.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-23
PRESIDENT FAUNCE WILL
RETURN ABOUT FEBRUARY |.

Dean Upton OF Brown university this
morning received a letter from Presi-
dent Faunce. saying that he would be
back IN Providence February l or later.
lie spent Sunday In ST. Louis.
This evening Mr.. Frederick w. Hol-
Hs will lecture in Manning hall upon
The Peace Conference al the Hague"
Can't. Chsfles \. stockton OF Newport
will address the class la international
law tomorrow Capt stockton Is presi-
dent of the United states naval war
college
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-23

Head Laager, Ladysmith. Saturday,
Jan. 20.-The 69th birthday OF Gen. Jou-
bert was celebrated by Gen. Botha
making a reconnaissance in force to-
wards the Drakensburg mountains and
turning the British advance after a
short engagement. Gen. Joubert accom-
panied President Steyn TO the Free
state Laager, south OF I.adysmith. The
president was ian high spirits. He pro-
poses TO make a tour OF all the laagers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-23
TRAFFIC DELAYED BY
A FREIGHT WRECK.

track near the Pawtucket freight yard.
and the two derailed cars were badly
smashed. The tracks for some distance
along one of the switches We're torn
from the bed but the wrecking crew
from Providence by prompt work clear
ed the wreckage so that traffic this al
ternoon was resumed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-23
Tt SilVl1IOg Army

4 great Salvation Army detonstra-
tion Will take place tomorrow night at
as Westminster street. There viii be
2j visiting officers present from differ
ent cities in Rhode Island and Massa-
chusetts The Swedish brass and string
bands will be present. also the Paw
tucket corps. All welcome. Meeting
at o'clock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-23
TUTTLE WITHDRAWWSS WIS
PROPOSAL TO LEASE.

Boston. Jan. 23.-The Fitchburg rail-
road directors met today and in a ses-
reading OF the records OF the last meet
ing and to a letter from President Tut
tie of the Boston & Maine railroad, ex-
pressing a desire TO withdraw all Of
fers made for lease Of the Fitchburg
on account of opposition of the state
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-23

directors. The records were accepted
and President Tuttle's letter was or
dered placed on file. Then the directors
adjourned.
This Is taken 20 be the closing act In
connection with the recene proposition
OF the Boston and Maine 20 lease tie
Ftchburg for 80 years under guarSn-
tee OF per cent. per annum on the
preferred stock. including per cent on
the common stock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-23

BY the leaving of the rails of two
cars of the Mansfield north bound
freight train at Pawtucket, traffic on
the north and south tracks between
Boston and Providence was delayed for
over two hours this morning.
The accident happened on the main
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-23

London, Jan. 23.-At the opening of
the new town hall today Lord Rosebery
referring to the war said
I'm such a war we must have bad
moments But trust that IN the Prov
idence of God, we are striking a balance
Of the evils Great Britain has under
gone and the good derived and do not
think the balance is much against
Great Britain,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-23

with tho Genuine Master Records are bring
ing 40 many caller. 20 Mr. ocsef- storn -
weybos-et street. that De has dcci1re o.
keep open evenings until so'cioris uuri-utrT
DAYS until H. New Records received every
dav. All arc are invited % The concert.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-23
NEWS
PUBLICITY
REACHES
BUYERS
&,s@l@S0ix

We have got a Fountain
Pen that is absolutely non
leakable, that will not clog
and which we believe is all
right in every way.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-23
Stories Circulated on the Stock Exchange in London and in
Berlin Of British ReVerSeS Not Confirmed
RosEBERY ON THE WAR.

Ladysmith, sent up many colored rock
cts last night.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-23

Printing. best work low prices. Thc y. y.
Ryder Co, a. Washtn gton, corner hddy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-23
JoUBERT's BIRTHDAY.

that 80 were wounded and made prison
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-23
FOURTEEN BoERs KILLED.

Boer Camp, Upper Tugela River,
Friday, Jan. 19-The Brush now OCcu-
py three positions along the Tugela
RIVER. Their naval guns have been
it;ng steel pointed almor piercing
SHELLS.
Reports are being received that 1000
British cavalry were attempting 70
outhank us along the Drakensberg
Ridge. strong patro was sent 10 re-
connoitre Mistaking the signals. the
scouts and patrol proceeded 10 a kopie,
from whence a terrific rife and Maxim
gun fire suddenly opened. The Beers
lost IL men dead and 20 wounded The
British loss was probably Insignificant.
The bOmbardment Of the Boer posi-
tions from Swartz Kop was resumed
Yesterday chiefly from n battery
brought across the river. on the af-
ternoon the cannonade became eN-
tremely brisk. and under cover thereof
the infantry advanced i'm three lines %
a second row OF little kopies. which
they occupied at nightfall, but later
they retired % their old position. Dur
ing the night score Of shells were
fired by the British. AMI a balloon was
sent up To Spy ont the Boer positions.
The naval guns resumed the bonn
hardment this morning from n new po-
sitlon. but without results.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-23

London, Jan. 23.-It was reported on
Stock exchange today that two battal-
ions OF British troops have been cap
tured by the J3oers. There is nothing
to confirm this report or the one cur
rent in Berlin, that Gen. Butler was
defeated. The fact that Gen. Butler
sent a casualty list today seems to dis
prove the stories.
A BIG OPERATION.
Absence of news OF yesterdays
movements north of the Tugela river
is occasioning some additional anxiety.
But Gen. Butler is engaged in a big
operation which will take considerable
time TO work out. Even the slight ad-
vance of Gen. Warren's forces after
two days lighting does not appear TO
have yielded an important advantage
TO the British. as the captured kopjes
were evidently only held as advance
posts in order TO delay the progress OF
the British troops and enable the Beers
TO complete their entertainments and
mount guns on the position on which
they have selected TO make a stand. IT
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-23
BULLER's REPORT.

The dispatches posted at the war Of
flee up to 3 o'clock this afternoon.
though daterd Spearmans Camp to-
day, contain nothing but casualties.
Gen. Butler reports:
Second Lancashires-Capts Dodd,
Whyte and Ormoud and Lieut.. Camp
bell,
York and Lancaster regiment -Lieuts.
Halford ana DuckWorth, West Surveys.
Capts. Raitt (since dead) and Warden.
and Lieuts Smith and Wedd, STAFF
Capt. Dallas.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-23

is remarked that the Beers. thus far.
have used sle artillery.
There is no confirmation OF the re-
port that Lord DundOnald has entered
Ladysrnith and none is expected. EX-
perts think that the Beers would only
be too glad 10 let him i'm unopposed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-23
FIGHT AT COLEsBERG

Pretoria SUNDAY, Jan. ei--N lie-
match from C0ioeherg cape colony.
envs tho British 8tt1ckcd 'ho 9por pp-
sit. me thcre az 10 5'0b'v ihs m1,n-
irr Thcra was heavy Ich.in- hut 'ho
ro.uit is not known Soc tt- T. t't'
latest act4aunts the Bocrs were holding
tas.~ uraJsion
A dl4rntch from Co'ouso ~ Thursday.
Jaruarv i9 snvs "a patrol 1f 200 men.
urfa~ Tfold Coruct Opuorman " hile
scouting was surrounded but succeed
cd In fighting It's way back. Tt Us re-
ported that fcur men we're killed and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-23

The College "
Fountain Pen-reg-
ular prices $t. 90
now
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-23
INDIGNATION AND DISGUST.

The Indignation and disgust express
ed at the blunders and incapacty OF
the ye0ns snry staff. to whom Is as
cribed the rank failure threatening to
overwhelm the movements started
with such fanfare Of trumpets, are
increasing daily. Those who are able
TO carr ythe scheme TO success have
been met at every turn with red tape
and all kinds OF obstacles and sights
by the inner circle of titled incapables,
resulting i'm scores Of good men with
drawing from participation in the
plans.
In the case OF the South Bedfordshire
yeomanry, "A whole company Of 40 Sc
lected men has disbanded in disgust.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-23

To introduce it we
have marked it at a
quick selling price.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-05
THOUSANDS OF ACRES.
New Gas Leases Taken by American
Wfndow-Glass Company.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
HARTFORD CIAY, Ind, Jan. 4-Gas
leases are increasing in value in Black
ford county. Never until now, have the
farmers received more than so cents per
acre per year rental. The American Glass
Company, Kerlin Bros. Gas Company, and
several other gas concerns have large
forces of leasers I'm this county and COM
petition has raised the price to 81 per acre
per year or when a gas we'll is drilled an
annual rental of $11 for the entire tract
including free fuel to the landowner Be-
tween the oil and gas companies it is esti-
mateu that these concerns pay over two
thirds of the taxes on the farm land of
Blackford county. The farmers have also
learned the tricks of the oil leasers and it
is seldom that a cash bonus is not paid
for the lease and the farmers royalty is
more often one-siXth than one-eig.,th of
the production of the wells. Yesterday
the American Window-glass Company filed
twenty-nine leases, running from 40 to 800
acres each, and aggregating more than
$500 acres of gas territory i'm one town.
ship Added to the cOmpany's other hold
ings in the county, it gives 1T about five
sixths of the available gas land in Black
ford. The cheap fuel and two immense
modern tank factories enable the company
to make glass here cheaper than at any
other point in the United States.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-05
TO CLOSE CHICAGO CANAL.
Missourians Will Appeal to the
United States Supreme Court.

JEFFERSON CITY. Mo-. Jan. 4.-Attor-
ney General Crow is preparing to institute
proceedings in the Supreme Court Of the
United States to stop the alleged pollution
of the waters of the Mississippi river by
means of the sewage Of the Chicago canal.
Tonight he made the following statement
regarding the matter: II have been for
several months quietly watching the steps
being taken leading up To the opening OF
the Chicago canal. with a view OF ascer-
tanning at the proper time in a legal way
through the Federal Supreme Court the
right of the sovereign State OF Missouri,
through its State government, to protect
its citizens against the pollution OF the
Mississippi river, one-half of which is by
the act admitting Missouri and Illinois into
the Union within the territorial jurisdiction
of the State of Missouri. The State has a
direct interest; first, because the health OF
the citizens of the great city OF St. Louis is
directly menaced; second. because thou
sands of our citizens outside of St. Louis
live upon the banks of the largest OF in
land rivers and are forced 10 use its waters
Injury TO the purity or quality of the water
of flowing stream to the detriment OF
ripirian owners constitutes nuisance as
much as a permanent obstruction"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-05
LONDON VOLUNTEERS.



LONDON. Jan. AT the enrolling of the
London volunteers, at the Guildhau this
morning, Lord Mayor Newton read an ex-
tract from a letter written by the Queens
private secretary, Sir Arthur Biggs, say
ing: II have to assure you how much the
Queen values the corps which has been so
periodically raised by the city of London
for service I'm South Africa"
The enrolment of the second contingent
OF London Imperial Volunteers to-day was
the occasion for scene of popular inter-
est and enthusiasm. Approaches to the
Guildhall were thronged with representa-
tIves of all classes, everybody cheering
and the bands playing lively music The
scene at the Guildhall was highly pictur-
esque and impressive. 1t opened with a
civic procession, with the lord mayor,
sheriffs and aldermen in their robes of
green uniforms of the various battalions
filled the chamber with variegated colors.
The contingentS comprised the Honorable
Artillery Company and attachments from
the other volunteer regiments. After a
speech from the lord mayor and the read
ing of the above message from the Queen
secretary. leach detachment was sworn in
separately. every man kissing the hook
and receiving the Queens shilling from the
hands of the lord mayor.
The famous tennis player, w. V. Eaves.
and the old Oxford athlete. c. B. Fry, are
Joining the British forces in South Africa
The departure of the Seventh Division of
the British army for South Africa COM
menced this morning.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-05
Other Deaths.

KOKOMO. Ind. Jan. 4.-Samuel E. Mich
olson, the aged father of S. Edgar Mich
olson, author of the Nicholson temperance
law, died at o'clock this morning at the
new home of his son at Baltimore. Death
was the result of falling down staircase
the day of his arrival there two weeks
ago. He was eighty-four years old. The
body will be brought back here for inter-
ment.
RICHMOND, Ind, Jan. 4.-The Rev. John
G. Fee, founder Of Berea College, at Berea,
an institution for both blacks and whites,
died at Berea to-day, aged eighty-four
years.
Mrs. Susannah Cooper. aged eighty years,
died this morning at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Mary Ross, south Of this
city.
JEFFERSONVILLE,I Ind, Jan. AIRS.
Elizabeth Joiner, seventy-nine years old,
was found dead in bed this morning at the
home of her son, Harvey Joiner, the artist.
Mrs. Joiner was born in Woodford county,
Kentucky, and was a consistent member
of the Christian Church. She had long
been a resident of Jeffersonville.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-05
NEWS FROM BOER LAAGERs.


HOOFD LAGER, LADYSMITH. Jan. 2.
Six horsemen made dash from Lady
smith few nights ago, and, though pur-
sued, they escaped. 1t is believed the
party included Colonel Rhodes. brother
of Cecil Rhodes, and DR.. Jameson.
The garrison of Ladysmith during the
night of Dec. 81 threw out feelers on all
sides, exchanging shots with the Boer
pickets. AT midnight a couple of shells
fell In the Boer camp, killing q burgher.
General Joubert preached in camp on
Sunday
The Rev. Mr.. Moiring. who has just ar
rived here from America. addressed the
burghers yesterday afternoon, dwelling on
the expiring century witnessing the life
struggle of people.
New Years day shells filled with con-
fectionery and containing the seasons
greetings were sent into Ladysmith.
Federal shells are selling in Ladysmith
at from 30 shillings to e5 sterling.
BOER CAMP, COLENSO, Jan. 1.-THE
British naval guns at Chieveiey Camp con-
tinue their ineffective long-range fire night
and day in order to divert Boer attention
from the movements Of the troops.
Federal scouts yesterday penetrated into
the British camp. When returning the
British pickets discovered them and
wounded one Boer.
General Lucas Meyer has resumed COM
mand of the division here.
General Joubert denies that he ever has
protested against the use of Lyddite He
AYERS that up to the present he has not
'ost single man from Lyddite.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-05

cher's wife is a sister of Maud Come. the
sn-called s.Irish loan Of Arc"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-05
Petition to President Mckinley.

BRUSSELS. Jan. 4.-Senator Lejune.
former minister of justice and now men,
Der of the Belgian Council of State. pre-
sided at a meeting in this city to-day of
the committee recently formed to organ
ize a movement in Belgium in support of
an address to President Mckinley appeal
ing TO him TO mediate in favor of the peace
between Great Britain and the Transvaal.
Among those present were NJ. La Fon-
taine. former senator, many other former
members of the Senate, several members
of the Chamber of Deputies, professors of
the University of Brussels and number
of other prominent men, most of them
members of the Universal League of
Peace. After a long discussion il was de-
cided to invite the public TO send letters
in support of the movement to the secre-
tary of the league and from next Sunday
to place petitions for signature in all the
cafes in Brussels and the provincial towns.
The petition to President Mckinley reads
as follows:
IN. lie President-Rightly moved by the
bloody and terrible struggle in Soush
Africa between two of the most civilize
peoples of the world, the undersigned adj
dress a most pressing appeal to your FIX
cellency in favor of mediation, which you
alone can offer. They beg you to fulfill the
sacred duty of human brotherhood"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-05
DEFEATED BY CHINESE
FRENCH FORCES ROUTED AND
THIRTY SOLDIERS KILLED.
Protest of Russia Against Sale Oi
Land to Japan Not Needed by
the Korean Government.

VICTORIA, Jan. 4.-News has reached
Canton that a battle occurred between ma
tives near Wang -Chaun and the French
forces stationed there. 1t is said that the
Chinese routed the French and pursued
them for some distance. The French loss
was thirty killed. The Chinese losses are
not stated. The battle occurred on the
10th and 18th of last month. On hearing
of the affair the viceroy dispatched three
gunboats with one thousand soldiers TO re-
store order. The viceroy also wired the
Tsung- Yamen, asking what steps are to
be taken, as he is quite unable TO carry out
delimitation to the satisfaction of the
French. The news was brought by the
Queen Adelaide, which reached here to-day
A dispatch from Seoul, dated Dec. II, TO
the Nicninichi o. Japan, says the protest of
the Russian minister against the land pur-
chase at Masampo made by the Japanese
rejected by the Korean government
and the land has consequently become the
property of the Japanese.
The bill for the regulation of religious
organizations excites much comment in
Japan because of its absolute fairness and
mpartiality. Christianity is no longer
merely tolerated, but receives recognition.
All religious property is exempt from tax
alton and religious teachers from conscrip-
ton. The whole Buddhist sects show an
Unexpectedly liberal spirit and are prac-
tically united in giving support to the
measure.
The plague at Kobe is announced to be
suppressed and a special commission for
its treatment has been withdrawn. The
cleaning committee in all large towns will,
however be kept in service for long time
to come to prevent the recurrence of the
scourge.
The feeling of sympathy and depression
among Anglo-Saxon residents over British
reverses in South Africa is very strong and
Is largely shared by the Japanese, whose
sentiment is strongly pro-British.
The Queen Adelaide also brings news
that the steamer Rio Maru was wrecked
OFF Omai cape. She struck a submerged
rock and soon afterwards foundered.
An Englshman named Richmond has
been murdered in Chemulpo.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-05
Two Sisters Die Together.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind, Jan. AIRS.
Lucy Armstrong. fifty-six years old. a sis
ter of Capt. Ed Howard, proprietor of the
shipyards here. died last night, after a
lingering illness of a complication of dis
eases. Her sister, Mrs. Martha Baird, of
Louisville, was notified and at once visited
this city. AS soon as Mrs. Baird saw her
sisters body she was seized with an apo
plectic stroke and died i'm less than half an
hour. The unexpected death of Mrs. Baird,
in addition to the death of Mrs. Armstrong.
has caused the deepest regret throughout
the falls cities, where both are widely
and favorably known. There will probably
be double funeral. and both bodies will
be laid away together. Mrs. Armstrong
leaves two sons. one being Lieut.. +. s.
Armstrong, of the regular army, being sta
toned in the Northwest.