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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-12
Or. HENRY |. ALLISON A
VICTIM Of BRIGHT'S DISEASE

Fishkili Landing. n. Y, Nov. l2.-Dr.
Henry L. Allison. medical superintendent
Of the Mattewan State hospital since its
erection. 13 years ago. died today OF
Bright's disease. He was born at Con-
cord, n. H.. Dec. 1. 1851 lie was a grad
uate OF Dartmouth. where he received the
degree OF NJ D., and was assistant physi-
clan at the Willard State hospital until
lsS4
fe then became medical superintendent
OF the state asylum for insane criminals
at Aubuxn He was one OF the commits.
sion appointed by the statei n charge OF
the construction OF the Mattewan state
hospital, a member OF the various state
societies and promient in Masonry. A
widow and four children survive
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-12
MARINE REGISTER.

Tomorrow the sun rises at 6:s2 a. m.
and sets at 427 p. m. High tides at 80.
and l0:l p. m.
The following vessels have arrived in
port in the past "a hours.
Steamer Powhatan, Ryan, Baltimore.
Steamer Nashua, Appleton. New York
Steamer Edgemont. Olweiler. New York
Steamer Warwick. Ricketson, Fall
River.
Steamer Sauantum. Rich, Newport,
Tug I. w. Masse. Boston Light.
Tug Minnie, Newport News.
Tug Tormentor. Baltimore.
Tug Nat. p. Doane, New York.
Tug w. Z. Luckenbeck. Boston Light.
Schooner John II. Chaffee. Hudson
River, 2e0 tons sand for Miller.
Barge Sumner r.. Meade, Newport News
1882 tons of coal for the Eastern Coal Co
Barge Castor, Baltimore, 1900 tons OF
coal for the railroad.
SAILED.
Tug Nat p Dosne. with barges W. II.
McCiave and ]. w. Mackay.
Tug Morse. with barges Clintonia and
West Point
Maine.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-12
BARNARD
CLUB IN
SESSION

The first meeting Of the Barnard club
for the season OF l90i-5 was held today
at the Crown hotel.
The attendance at the meeting was
good and in every way the session was
satisfactory. The members and guests
assembled in the hotel parlors at 1880
and met informally until ! o'clock. at
which hour the company adjourned to
the dining room, where an excellent din
ner awaited them.
At 2 o'clock the business session was
convened with Prof George G. Wilson
Of Brown university presiding.
The records OF the last meeting were
fead by the secretary. Augustus T. Swift,
and approved by the club ~
An interesting report on the conclu-
sions reached by the Barnard School OF
Pedagogy was presented by Mr.. Victor
Fraser. chairman OF a special committee
on the subject
The remaining portion OF the business
was OF a routine nature and included the
reports OF the auditor and executive
committee.
The address OF the afternoon was de-
livered by Henry NJ. Leipzlger. Phi. D..
supervisor on the board OF education.
New York city. His theme was THE
Possibility OF School Extension"
His masterful treatment OF the subject
was very instructive to the gentlemen
present and at the conclusion Of the
paper general discussion was INDUCED
In.
The officers Of the club for the season
OF 1904-5 are as follows: George C.
Wilson. president; Herbert r. Drake and
Herbert W. Lull. vice presidents; Angus
tus T. Swift. secretary: William II. Eddy.
treasurer; Victor Frazee, corresponding
secretary; Homer ]. Wheeler. member at :
large.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-12
EXETER.
De LUCIA SECURES A
TEMPORARY INJUNCTION

Judge Dubois today in the appellate di
vision OF the supreme court granted the
petition OF Giovanni De Lucca for a tenn
porary Injunction against John Mexican
ana n. @. Stewart, executors OF the last
will OF John McKean OF Fall River Mass
M. he Lucca on Jan l2 III gaye 4
mortgage on some property owned by
him on Atwells avenue 20 the late Mr.
Mexican for $3.50
BY the terms of the mortgage Mr. De
Lucca was 20 pay 80 a month for six
years and ten months. making In all So
payments. John Mckean died April sth.
i94
Louis De I.icca son OF the mortgagor.
testified he offered ths money 20 the exec
utors for the payments due IN April May
and June OF this year but they refused
u accept the money demanding the pay-
rnent OF the entire sum due on the mort
gage.
Thomas F. West was counsel for MI
DE Iucca.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-12

cranston--zeuas w. Bliss. Henry A.
Palmer. Rep.
Charlestown--George w Hoxsie, Rep.
venry--George j. Andrews, Rep.
Cumberland--Thomas ]. Curry. Dem.
East Greenwich-Samuel w. K. Allen,
Rep.
East Providence-steven s. Rlch Rep.
Exeter-PhilIp A. Money. Rep
Foster--Earl p. Blanchard, Rep.
Observation-Disclosures b. Steere. Rep.
Hopkin ton-Clarence b. Wood. Rep.
amestown-Benjamin S. Cottrell. Rep.
Johnston-John Walsh Rep.
Lincoln--Louis Mailhot, Rep.
Middletown-Charles II. Ward, Rep.
Narragansett-Henry p. King. Rep.
Newport-Robert s. Burlingame Morris
M. Hazard. George F.. Vernon, Rep; VIII
liam b. Clarke, Dem.
New Shoreham--William T. Dodge. Ind
North kingstown-George c. Cranston.
Rep
North Providence--John e. McKenna.
Rep.
North Smithneld-James Harris. Rep
Pawtucket--J. j. Fitzgerald, Dem. !;
William j. Heimer, Andrew d. Ross
Daniel w. Bullock. Thomas J.. Gaddles
Giles w. Easterbrooks. John p. g.
Brazeau, Rep.
Providence-Thomas Z. Manney. Will
nam vi. 4. Bowen, Albert Roberts, George
w Esty, Jesse p. Eddy. Jr. Herbert w.
Rice, Arthur w. Dennis. Henry c. Gorton.
j. Fred Gibson, Christopher L. Holden,
George L. Pierce. Waldo M. Place, Rep.
Portsmouth-Henry c. Anthony Rep.
Richmond-Joseph e. Lanphear, Rep.
Scituate-Anasa s. Potter Rep.
Snftnne1d=Jamss HATTIE. Rep.
South kingstown-George G. Cranston,
Rep
Tiverton-Wiliam l. Frost Rep.
Warren-Samuel L. Peck, Rep.
West Greenwich-Elmer J. Rathbun.
Rep
Warwick-J. L. woodmansee, NJ ]. Il.
Legris. Walter a. Bowen and j. p. Bur-
lingame Rep
Woonsocket-John North Oscar Ben
nett. Charles c. Garvin, l.. w. Ballou
and Elphege j. Daignault Rep.
Westerly-Albert b. Crafts and Everett
A. Goblin, Rep.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-12
PROVIDENCE BREWING co.
CONTROVERSY IS ENDED

The controversy between the Provi-
lence Brewing company and Patrick F.
Hawkins and other employees has been
settled. The company brought bill in
equity 10 restrain the respondents from
breaking a certain agreement to keep at
work under a contract Respondent be-
onged to the Brewers union.
A restraining order was obtained by
the brewery company. but the prayer for
a preliminary injunction which accom-
panied the bill was never heard in court.
The hearing on this petition has been
continued from week 10 week. but In
the meanwhile the union employees con-
vinced the employers a mistake had
been made and there was no intention
TO break any contract.
Today counsel for both parties agreed
TO this disposition or the case: "Dis-
continued without costs and without
prejudice"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-12
NEXT WEEKS SESSION OF
LEGISLATURE TO Be SHORT

Next weeks session OF the general
assembly promises to be a very short
one from the present indie ions, for it
was learned today that the commission
for the revision of the judiciary will not
report next week" This was the chief
business Of the post election session and
so now 1t has been decided not to waste
much time In talk, but to adjourn either
Tuesday or Wednesday sine die.
The Democrats are few in number.
but there are some warm takers among
them whom the election has still fur
ther heated up and the Republicans evil
IDENTIFY do not propose TO let them have a
field day of oratory on subjects they
have no desire TO listen TO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-12
BREAK IN WATER PIPE
CAUSES LOSS Of $4,000

Boston, Nov. 12.-Ten thousand dollars
worth OF law books and law ONCE fur
niture were destroyed ny water in the
Adams building, 23 Court street. in the
business district. this morning. Some
time during the night a water pipe on
the sixth floor burst. The leak was
not discovered until today and the water
was not shut off from the building until
several hours later
The entire six stories OF the build
ing were soaked. The building is occu-
pied exclusively -lawy ers,- whe-had
extensive Libraries
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-12
RECEIVED IN AUDIENCE
BY D0MAGER EMPRESS

Pekin, Nov. 12.-(Evening).-The Aneri-
,an, Austrian, German. Russian and Bel
gian ministers today we're received in
audience in the forbidden city and pre-
sented to the dowager empress with auto
graph letters from their respective rulers.
congratulating her majesty upon her
birthday
The other ministers will present theirs
later. The dowager empress will send
her portrait to the rulers who noticed her
birthday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-12
CHARGED WITH ATTEMPT
TO MURDER HIS UNClF :

Salem. Mass, Nov. Frank L. Page,
charged with assault with intent to MUIR
der HIS uncle. Wiley. at their home at
90 Hardy street. this city. yesterday.
was held under $4,000 bonds for the supe-
rior court In January after a brief hear
ing today.
Page pleaded not guilty. Page. II Is
alleged entered the room OF his uncle.
who was lying ill yesterday. and fred
revolver point blank at him. the shot
grazing the sick mans cheek. Page
was arrested later in the day sfter~s
struggle.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-12
RODERTSON'S DEATH MAKES
A new ELECTION NECESSARY

Augusta, Me. Nov flowing 10 the
death last night OF Gustavus A. Robert
son. state senstor-elect and mayor OF
Augustaa Gov. Hin will issue writ
within a few days for a special election
for senator I'm Kennebec county.
The election cannot be held within
month. as that much time will be re-
quired for posting notices. holding
caUcuses, etc.
Charles burlington. chairman OF the
board OF aldermen. will be mayor until
the municipal election next March.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-12
ENDS LIFE
ON OCEAN
STEAMER

New York. Nov. IA telegram re-
ceived here by way Of the wireless sta
ton ar Nantucket says Mrs. Sophie Weis.
a passenger believed TO have been from
Chicago. has committed suicide aboard
the steamer Kaiser Wilhelm II. which
sailed from this port last Tuesday. The
report stated That she killed herself with
a revolver.
Officials OF the steamship have no In
formation regarding the matter and the
name Sophie Weis does not appear on the
passenger list. The latter does contain,
however the name OF Adam Weis OF Chi
cago
So far as seamen could recall this is the
first instance In many years when pas
senger on one OF the big liners has com
mitted suicide by any means than by
jumping overheard
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-12
CORNELL and
COLUMBIA
MEET

New York. Nov. l2-Clear. crisp weather
prevailed here today when Columbia and
Cornell met at American League Park.
in the closing local contest between the
big football elevens. Columbia had an ad-
vantage in weight OF nearly five pounds
TO man but the Cornell players express
ed confidence that their speed will over
come this difference in weight. Coach
Warner and his team arriving here yes
terday from Ithaca and all were reported
10 be In the best OF condition. ready for
a fast game, and with a confidence OF
success that makes for victory.
Nor was there any lack OF confidence
on the Columbia side. the local team hav-
ing shown good form I'm recent practice.
so that coach Morley declared that his
team would win.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-12
PROVIDES OYSTER SUPPER
WITH HIS ELECTION WINNINGS

Sussex. wis. Nov. l2.--Joseph Marsden.
a farmer made so much money on elee.
ton bets that he has given an oyster
supper to the entine town.
banquet was spread IN the town hall
and the giyer of the feast rode 10 the
hall IN wheelbarrow. pushed by a de-
eated bcttor 20 the accompaniment OF
he Sussex Brass band and followed by
torchlight procession. which included
every able bodied man and boy in The
surrounding neghborhood
Ten gallons OF oysters, with other things
u correspond, we're provided for the
-LLLNu auf moi a crlluah WAS Lar .,l.a..
zoe a. ons hnlshed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-12
BOTH SIDES
CLAIMING
MARYLAND

Baltimore, Md, Nov. l2.-Though tbs
counting Of the ballots in Baltimore has
been completed the board Of election su-
pervisors is still engaged in tabulating
the votes and will not finish this work
until late today or perhaps Monday.
Both sides still claim the state and
Republican State Chairman Hanna and
Collector Stone. Republican leader. have
announced that If the electoral vote Of
Maryland is not declared for Roosevelt
they will cor test the result in the courts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-12
CLEANING THE FOX RIVER
Of THE GERMAN CARP

Chicago. Ills. Nov. I2.-In two DAYS
fishing nearly 20 tons OF German carp
have been taken with seines from the Fox
river. The work was done under the
supervision OF the state Ash wardens. and
Is still IN progress.
All of the rock bass and protected fish
caught are released. The carp are loaded
into specially prepared chests filled with
water and in their live state transported
20 Chicago. They are sold alive 10 the
residents OF the Ghetto.
The war on the German carp is due 10
that hsh's depreciation upon the eggs OF
game fish.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-12
GREAT INTEREST IN BoWD1IN
AND BATES FOOTBALL GAME

Brunswick Me. Nov i2-with the
football elevens OF Bowdoin and Bates
colleges tied for first place in THE Maine
championship. the game between these
teams this afternoon was OF particular
interest
The winning team became champion OF
1904
Both teams were IN good condition and
the men did some hard faithful trilning
for the event A special train was run
from Lewiston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-12
HEAD CUT.

Mary T. Kane. 20 year sold. one OF the
sweepers at the Banigan building. fell
while at work this morning. She struck
the floor with such force that her head
was severely cut She was taken 10 the
Rhode Island hospital.
Her residence is az the corner OF
Atwelrs avenue and America street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-12

This Is allowing that John J. Fitzgerald
remains in the house and as far as the
returns indicate the senate will be made
up as follows:
THE SENATE.
Barrington-Herbert NJ. Gardner, Rep.
Burrillevllle--Andrew Luther. Rep.
Bristol--Harry II. Shepard. Rep
Central Falls-John A Remington
Dem.
Cranston--Horace F. Horton. Rep.
CharIestown--John @. Wilcox, Rep.
Coventry-Henry A. Sisson, Dem.
Cumbcrland-Thomas McKenna, Dem.
East Greenwich, Thomas II. Calvin,
Dem.
Exeter John II. Edwards. Rep.
Foster--James L. Philips, Rep.
Glocester-Cnarles Potter. Rep.
Hopkinton--John s. Cole, Rep
Jamestow r. Caswell. Rep.
Johnston-Henry E Nugent, Rep.
Iincoln-C. Reginald Eastman, Rep.
Little compton--Phiiip II. wnbour Rep.
Middletown-James r. Chase. Rep.
Narragansett--Jame A. Northup. Rep.
Eewport--John n Crosby, Dem
New shoreham--Christophe r. Champ
I'm, Ind
North Providence. George w. Parrott.
Rep.
North smithheld. Alphonso F. white.
Rep.
Pawtucket-Lyans Delaney, Rep.
Providence-ElishaD Dyer. Rep.
Portsmouth, Elbridge l. Stoddard. Rep.
Richmond-Whiting Metcalf. Rep.
Scituate--Eugene L. Young Dem.
South Observation-Disclosures +. Robin
B0n, Jr., Rep.
Tiverton-George r. Lawton. Rep.
Warren-Thomas II. Connolly, Dem
West Greenwich-Norman L. capwell.
Rep.
Warwick--Walter L. Stiness. Rep.
Woonsocket--James f. Bradford, Rep.
Westerly-I,ouis w. Arnold.
THE HOUSE.
Barrington-John F. Richmond. Dem.
Burrillville-Euclld G. Gauvin. Rep.
Bristol--William Fred Williams, Rep
Central Falls-James r. Murphy, Fred
f. Newell, ]. Steven Doyan. Rep.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-12
AMBASSADOR ST0RER AND
WIFE RETURN TO vienna

Vienna, Nov. 12-Amoassador and Mrs
storer have returned here from their wish
to the United States.
Rear Admiral Charles o'Neil. U. s
N, retired Con special duty abroad in
connection with developments in ord.
nance. etc.). is visiting the Austrian steel
works He goes tomorrow TO Trieste and
thence TO Pola TO inspect the arsenal for
which he has obtained special permis.
sion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-12
o. IN lXTtFDED TRIP.

Mr.. Russell B. Colt left yesterday for
New York ard on Tuesday next will san
from New York with a number OF prom
inent business men Of that city. on an
extended trip In southern waters Brazil
and the rubber held is the o. jeotive point
and the trip. which will extend over
three months. will be made by private
yacht
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-12
MINING TOWN Of ANACONDA
NEARLY DESTROYED BY FIRE

Anaconda. Col, Nov. l2.-This mining
town was practically wiped out BY fire
last night. Fully 100 frame structures
were destroyed. The estimated total loss
on building and contents Is s2S.ooo.
No dsmage was done 90 the many large
and valuable shaft houses OF mines in the
town
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-12
VERDICT FOR S25O0 IN CASE
AGAINST R. [. ROSE co

In the case OF Maria Mccue against
r. L. Rose company the jury gave a
verdict FOR $4,000.
Plaintiff claimed she was run down
by one Of defendants horses. The case
was tried in Judge Johnson's court.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-12

Defendant in the case OF Juliette Tallet
against Lucy A. Simpson In Judge John
sons court submitted 20 Judgment for
the plaintiff for sls9. Suit was based
on book account
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-12
PRINCETON AND YALE
BATTLE ON GRIDIROA.
Continued from page One.

IOnliHutu pdBc Oncs
The result OF todays game will not af
feet the football championship OF 1904 but
this fact has not lessened the interest
and 1t is expected that the greatest crowd
that ever witnessed a football game in
this place, will be present when the game
opens
Thousands have been coming into the
town since early yesterday and every
train continues to increase the number
brought here on the special trains.
The Yale team arrived from New York
early today. When the men stepped from
the train every member appeared to be In
the pink OF condition. Each member OF
the orange and black eleven was reported
in fine physical condition and At TO play
the game OF his life.
Persons who spend their time In trying
to figure on early season contests have
nothing to work upon except the games
between West Point and Yale and Prince
ton. Yale was beaten by the young war
riors by a score OF IL 10 while Prince
ton was victorious over the same eleven
a few weeks later by the score OF II to 6.
Supporters OF Yale claim that their
eleven was not so far advanced at such
an early date as was the Princeton boys
and that the game cannot be taken as
criterion OF what will occur when the two
elevens meet today. II the betting indi-
Gates anything then Yale has the super
Tor eleven. as she is favorite at odds of 10
to even in this town.
The record between the two universities
up to the present time stand II victories
for Yale and nine for Princeton, with
three tie games. The weather was clear
and perfect for good football. The teams
will probably lineup as follows:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-12
CHIMNEY FIRE.

The alarm from box Is at l:20 o'clock
this afternoon was for chimney fre
In L. X. Potter's house, % Jenckes street;
damage TO roof slight. Henry y. Millard
occupies the house.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-12
CLOSE
GAME IS
EXPECTED

Andover. Mass. Nov. E-Ideal weather
game today The contest was played on
Brothers Field this afternoon and was
Witnessed by the largest crowd that ever
gathered to see the rival academies bat
tie for supremacy on the gridiron.
The Exeter team arrived this forenoon
and INDUCED In light practice soon after
reaching the field for the purpose OF be-
coming acquainted with the grounds.
The Exeter special cars carrying the
students and other supporters arrived
soon after one o'clock bringing 1000 sup
porters OF the crimson team.
Many alumni OF the two schools and
other foot ball enthusiasts came from
Boston on a special train early in the af-
ternoon.
Both teams were in excellent physical
condition and a close game was expected.
The line upi
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-12
. GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES

Itching. Blind. Bleeding or Protrudins
Piles. Your druggist will refund money
II PAZo OINTMENT fails to cure you in
10 IL days. soc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-12
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinne Tablets
All druggists refund the money II it fails
10 cure. E. w. Groves signature is on
each box Csc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-12
Bic MAJORITY IN
10TH BRANCHES.

ACCORDING CITIES AND TOWNS THE
REPUBLICAN SENATOR'S ONE
HOUSE OF REP
DEMOCRATS TWO NoEPENo-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-12
FINANCIAL
The New York Stock Market.

Reported for The News over the pri-
yate wire OF j. J. QUINLAN & CO.,
Stock Brokers. Sc Weybosset street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-26
Struggle For

imprisoned or exiled by administrative
order. This fundamental document
was signed by the presidents of 102
zemstvos. 1t is the more remarkable
that every one of those presidents was
confirmed by the government when he
was elected. All of them are the Off
cially chosen agents of the government,
and the signatories also included five
marshaIs of the nobility, who were like
wise confirmed by the government. To
add to the holiness of the proceeding,
this frankly comprehensive memorial
was presented to the minister of the in
terror by a deputation headed by a man
who had spent twenty-four years in ex
lie and had returned home since Prince
Sviatopolk- Mirsky assumed the POI L
folio of the interior.
Having disposed of its resolution de-
handing representation in the vital af-
fairs of the government, the zemstvo
meeting took up the consideration of
various topics of minor impol lance,
among which were primary education,
the DISCRIMINATION attendant upon
mobilization, relief for the families of
those sent to the, front and the Red
Cross work. Highly indicative of the
interest excited throughout the empire
by the meeting were the floods of proc
lamations which came in from radical
organizations of every kind. Messages
of sympathy and encoura cement were
received from most of the distant prov
inceS; even Finland, the latest sufferer
from Russia's policy of absorption, sent
an infiuentiaIly signed note. Many
sympathetic demonstrations were made
in various parts of the country, and so
many liberals of all shades of opinion
f1ocked into st. Petersburg that accom-
mediation could not be secured for the
Excitement "a OIL hI1t
perfect order was maintained. The
scene in the hotel Hobbies was likened
by an observer to presidential conven-
ton times in an American city.
The zemstvo was a pacificatory de-
vice of the asSaSSinated Alexander II
To check the tide of anarchy and nj
hilism which threatened to overwhelm
him he instituted this shadow of re-
form, which was accepted at the mo-
ment as an earnest of better things to
follow. He left behind him an unpro-
mulgated ukase which is supposed to
have been a further step in the LIBERAL
ization of Russia. AT his death this
document was destroyed by the auto
cratic party, and its animuS has never
been divulged. This sole and feeble
makeshift for popular representation
has been compared to a magnif1ed
county board of supervisors in America.
Each province and district has its zemst-
vo elected by the landowners, village
communities and municipalities within
its limits. Its members are prohibited
absolutely from engaging in politics.
They are authorized to busy themselves
with roads, bridges, hygiene, agricul-
ture and primary education, but they
must not interest themselves in affairs
of state. Ten years ago the zemstvo
existed in thirty-four provinces and 361