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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-06
WERE
CONSCIOUS
OF GUILT
Statement Of Smugg|sr In Gus
tody Brings In Customs Fees
From Unsusp0ctsd Sources.

Savannah, Ga. Aug. 6.-There is some
thing Of a comedy IN the latest develop
ments OF the so-called Judson c. Brinson
cigar smuggling case.
Brinson was an employe in the local
offices OF the Atlantic Coast railway.
When he was arrested several weeks ago
and charged with being implicated in a
wholesale scheme 10 smuggle Cuban
cigars into this country the Federal
agents working on the case announced
that one OF the greatest frauds against
the customs department OF the govern
ment would soon be exposed.
A few days ago IL was announced that
Brinson had furnished Mr.. Deaken, the
assistant United States attorney, with
a list of ~ persons connected with the
smuggling scheme and ll5 persons TO
whom the contraband cigars had been
sold.
Mr.. L.eaken published IN the news
papers a notice that purchasers of the
cigars would be given three days in
which TO effect a settlement with the
government by paying the amount or
duty that would have been collected on
the cigars had they been imported In the
regular way.
a leading cotton and naval stores fac
office and said 20 Mr.. Leaken: We'll, I
suppose | had better pay"
YES" said Mr. Leaken quietly.
Here's what ] owe you continued the
factor. handing out his check for $500.
Mr.. Leaken gave him a receipt.
The factors name was not on Mr. Lea
ken's list and he had never been sus-
pected.
NOT EVEN SUSPECTED.
Another prominent citizen, lawyer,
who was not on the list. called during the
day and paid $50. since which time nine
others unsuspected, have paid unwilling
duties on contraband cigars long since
burned up.
attorneys hands has also been fruitful
OF results 1t contains the names OF
number OF leading men in the profess
paid in $4,000. and several have paid as
much as 5000 Before the district at
torney gets through he will have $cO,OD
or more TO turn into the treasury.
connected with the smuggling scheme
embraces steamship employees. Havana
and Port Tampa railroad messengers. ex-
press messengers, raiIroad CLERKS anu n
lieved that several women were impn-
Gated as sales agents.
According to the informatiin in posses
sion Of the district attorney more than
900 Onn cigars have been brought into
this country from cuba by the combina-
ton. only hne cigars were handled, La
Dnigentia being the favorite grade. They
arc cigars that retail I'm this country for
rs TO 2s cents each.
The operst tions OF the syndicate" how
ever. were not confined 90 Savannah.
Cigars arc believed TO have been sent 10
Charleston. Cincinnati, Philadelphia and
Baltimore 10y the same people.
Brinson is under $1,000 bond 20 appear
before the United states court. lie al
legged that he bought the cigars and Is no
more deeply Involved I'm conspiracy
20 defraud the government than any OF
the others named.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-06
SALMON PACKERS CONFER.
Canadians VIII Cease Fishing In American
Waters and Americans In Canadian Waters.

Seattle. Aug. 6-As a direct result OF
the treasury departments recent ruling
permitting American salmon packers to
recover a drawback Of duties paid on
foreign FISH caught for export, the Cana
dian packers have sought truce in the
warfare going on near the border waters.
A conference has just been held here
between J. A. Trussell OF Vancouver.
y. c.. and T. Il. Morgan OF the Pacific
Packing and Navigation company, at
which II was agreed that the Canadians
leans so far as the salmon combine is
concerned. will keep out Of Canadian
waters.
The Canadians for years have encour-
aged fishing In American waters for their
canneries. but the duty on salmon pre-
vented retaliation by the Americans
with the drawback allowed by tho treas
ury. the Americans were put in position
10 retaliate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-06
The Voice of
The People
AFTER MR.. ARNOLD.

PrONidenCe, X l. aug, v l''S.
Editor Providence News:
nnd Mr. Alex =. Arnold of woon-
socket. r. l.. has gained some courage
of late. as he In his last article has sign
cd his own name In answering 90 Or.
Rcxs reply 60 life long wage earner's >
advocate" and says. as his name Ar.
mold has somehow crept into the contro-
versy between Dr. Rex and the Life
Long wage Farmers Advocate" that
friends call on him Co reply.
Now, for the beneft of his friends and
others that have read. and may continue
TO read these articles, as I have stated.
there n no mystery as 10 how his name
crept IN. and N there be any that wish
10 know all about it they can easily ind
out. so he need not pretend not 10 know
any longer.
II he would like to have II so any fur
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-06
BADLY HURT.
Only Survivor Of Grew Of The Yacht America
Injured In Collision.

New York Aug. s.-Captain Henry G.
Hoffman. the only survivor of the
schooner yacht Americas crew and who
was n boy aboard the boat when she
lifted the now famous cup IN English
waters. has been badly hurt In a run
away near his home I'm Brooklyn. His
carriage was overturned whsle he was
trying % dodge an automobile.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-06

me alarm from tox ies az .:25 o'clock
tbs morning was for n fre In the tene-
n,ent house at 81 Pleasant street. owned
by James Curry. AMI IN the apartment
on the second floor occupied by Joseph
Durgin Cause unknowns loss 500 on
furniture and 500 on building
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-06

When the wrist bag be fad with Newport society
Harry Leh will probably aurs for asininty by
introducing the nose bag
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-06

That Oregon chemist who claims have discovered
changing gold into silver the wrong track What really
process for transmitting silver gold and
be impossible discovery days the fifteenth
century alchems
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-06

The Baltimore Sun evidently believes the downodden oored
brother entitled hyphen 1t asks the newspapers of the
country boycott the "Afro-American.'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-06
ys<D o . 8 o O . q . xy~1
! MBAr OrHERsS !
! MRE "a ZINC I
x~SO . . oOOOOO ass&

The spirit OF people living in the North
seems 10 be no more hospitable so iar
as negroes are concerned than IL is IN
the South. and the return OF those who
are leaving Illinois and Indiana indicates
that they have reached this conclusion
themselves. The South has advantages
for the negroes which outweigh the pro-
fessions OF devotion TO their welfare
which are uttered from time 10 time
north of the Ohio river. Denver Re-
publican.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-06

Calamity Jane dead but Calamity Billy OF Nebraska still lives
Happily silly enough pay attention him. however
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-06

would be enabled carry foreign in
ships?
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-06

The wpower of the late Cassius Marceus Clay appears to
have been excessive.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-06

General prosperity continues ignore the ups and downs in
Wall
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-06

"It must be borne In mind in commem-
Grating the birthday OF Ericsson that his
relations with the federal government
were characterized by the greatest loyalty
and patriotism at the time when most
contractors and builders appeared aht
ma ted by a desire TO take every possible
advantage OF the government. Chicago
Record Herald
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-06

One 81 the authors ~ The Child
Slaves ~ New York" the opening attrac-
ton ~ the Empire theatre is Howard
Hall, whose play The Man who Dared"
is now In its third season. The other
author is Charles r Blaney who wrote
Across the Pacific" and other success
e.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-06

one ~ tho big scenes In THE child
Slaves OF New York" with which the
regular season ~ the Empire theatre r.
% be opened on tho nth shows a station
of the new underground railroad AZ New
York city. A small girl II dropped on
the track through n manhoie I'm the street
above. Just as four trains pass at the
station. Her rescue IL accomplished by
one of the most ingenious pieces OF
mechanism ever used on the stage
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-06

There Is 20 be no interruption IN per
formances az the Empire theatre be-
tween the summer and the regular sea
sons. Miss Katherine Rober and her
stock company will end their engage
ment on the night of Saturday. the 18TH
The regular season will open on tho night
81 Monday. the nth. with THE Chfd
Slaves ~ New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-18
More Than 100 Suits.
Funeral Of William II. Smith.

The funeral of William H. Smith took
place from his late residence this morn
ing at ESQ o'clock. Following the services
there the remains were conveyed to st.
Augustine's Church, where solemn requiem
mass was said by Rev. Father Dougherty.
Father Griffith. The music accompanying
the service was rendered by q full choir I'M
der the leadership of Anton kaspar Or
Ranist, Miss Mary MuHaly.
The service was attended by q large con-
course of officials and personal friends of
the deceased, many of whom had served
in official life with the deceased for over q
quarter Of century.
Then honorary pallbearers were Judson
w. Lyons p B. g. Pinchback, John F.
Cook and r. II. Terrell. The active pail
bearers were Henry Johnson, William H. A.
Wormley. c. A. Fleetwood, A. B. Thomas.
Daniel Murray. Willis ]. Smith. w. 8.
Montgomery and John F. n Wilkinson.
The floral offerings were numerous, en-
bracing large pieces Of beautiful design
from attaches OF the House Of Representa-
tives, the ebay B. Club Armstrong Man.
ual Training School, the Job composing
room of the government printing office, Mr..
Mr.. and Mrs. l. G. Hay. Mrs. and Miss
Tucker. Mrs. Henry Johnson, DR.. Lotion,
Mrs. John H. Brooks and Mr.. and Mrs.
Judson w. Lyons.
The interment took place at Mount Olivet
cemetery. The Knights Of St. Augustine
Commandery acted as guard OF honor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-18
OFF FOR THE ORIENT
Torpedo Flotilla Will Sail Within a
Week

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star
PORTSMOUTH. Va, November 1s-The
first torpedo flotilla expects to sail from
the navy yard tomorrow for Hampton
Roads, where the little destroyers will
await the arrival of their convoy, the
auxiliary cruiser Buffalo.
Within a week after leaving the yard the
f,otilla will depart on its long and perilous
voyage to the orient. The vessels are need
ed by Admiral Evans. commander in chief
of the Asiatic station, for patrol duty along
the Philippine coast.
Their light draught and great speed ft
them especially well for this service, and
they will make valuable addition to the
fleet in eastern waters.
The public at first stood aghast when II
was announced that these tiny warships
were to be sent to the Philippines. The
officers Of the destroyers, however, have re-
peatedly stated that they know their yes
sells SO well and have been in SO many
storms with them that they do not at all
fear to take them on the long voyage.
The convoy will carry most of the need
full supplies for the trip. and frequent ports
will be made for the purpose of replenish-
ing the bunkers OF the torpedo boats.
All of them are equipped with towing ap-
paratus, but 1t is not anticipated that there
will be any use for it except in the event
of an emergency, when it has proved very
convenient in the past.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-18
STONES ON THE TRACKS.
Street Car Strike Still On, Though
Negotiations Are Progressing.

CHICAGO, November 1S.-While negotia-
tons for peace between the City railway
and its striking employees were pending in
the city hall. through the overtures of Mayor
Harrison and the aldermanic arbitration
committee third line OF the companys
strike bound cars was put in operation to-
day under police protection.
Except for few stones on the tracks
there no attempt TO delay the Indiana
avenue cars on the way TO the business
center from the barns at 39th street.
Neither strikers nor the sympathizers
were present in any great numbers, and the
street presented almost its usual APPEAR
ance as the five cars sped along.
On the return, however, considerable &C.
lay was caused by the short circuiting of
the line. a rope had been thrown over the
trolley wire and heavy copper wire drawn
up until the two met and diverted the cur
rent. a repair wagon was hurried 10 The
removed.
The Wentworth and Cottage Grove ave-
nue. cars met with only trliing interference
and carried largely increased number of
passengers.
The weather had much TO do with clear
ing the streets of loiterers. A biting north
west wind appeared to have tempered the
enthusiasm of the 'sympathiZers on foot.
while drivers of wagons were little inclin d
to interfere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-18
UNDER IT'S OWN MOTIVE POWER.
Automobile Battery Wagon and Forge
Makes Trip From Jersey City.

The automobile battery wagon and forge,
built for the ordnance department of the
army. arrived here safely last evening after
an eventful trip from Jersey City. where 1t
was manufactured 1t made the entire run
under it's own power and made satisfac-
tory progress, barring a serious breakdown
soon after the start at Newark, n. j.. and
slight arrangement of the machinery near
Princeton N. J. The vehicle is the only
one of its kind In the world, and was built
as an experiment.
1t is operated by a twenty-efGht horse
power gasoline engine and weighs 10000
pounds. Its maximum speed under favor
able conditions is twelve miles an hour. 1t
is a veritaole forge and machine shop on
wheels and is designed to accompany troops
in the field with view to the speedy repair
OF ordnance and ordnance supplies.
Captain OHearn of the ordnance depart
ment supervised the construction of the
wagon and brought it to this city
Capt. Wheeler of the office of the chief
of ordnance Joined Capt. OHearn at
Baltimore and accompanied him to this
city The last stretch of the trip was
somewhat slow on account of the heavy
roads, due to recent transforms, and at
two or three points on the road where
the incline was particularly steep 1T be-
came necessary to employ the winch
built on the front of the wagon to pull
the heavy load up the hill. 1t is stated
that the vehicle arrived in good condi-
ton and will be tested in a few days for
the benefit of the officials of the War De-
partment Meanwhile it is stored in a
large building on u street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-18
DISCUSSED SOCIALISM.
Interesting Session of Federation of
Labor Today

BOSTON, November 1S.-Discussion OF the
question as to whether the American Fed
Grafton of Labor should place itself on rec
ord as favoring socialism was resumed to-
day at the convention of that organization.
The matter came up yesterday, when the
committee on resolutions reported ''unfa-
vorably five resolutions, the adoption or
any or all of which meant the pledging Of
the federation to some form of socialism.
D. w Richmond president of the Rail
way Clerks International Association, to-
day declared that his organization would
withdraw if the federation adopted social
fStic ideas.
Unanimous consent was refused Delegate
Charles Dodd of the Piano Makers Union
of Chicago to introduce resolution urging
wage workers to vote for trades unionistS
for municipal, state and national Offices
Charles LAWN, the delegate from Wilkes
barre, urged the convention to adopt the
resolutions. He argued that there was
something wrong with the body polite and
that socialism would cure the evils.
He declared that boys and girls are taken
from school early and put to work in the
factories and mills, and pointed out that
the more boys there are, the worse it is
for the men. and he saw no political party
that would stop these conditions except the
socialist.
Delegates Kreft of Philadelphia and Stay
ton Of Newcastle Pa, addressed the chair
able report. Delegate Kreft stated that
no political party except the socialist had
made reference in its platform in Pennsyl-
vania last year to the coal strike.
After several other socialist delegates
had spoken John Mitchell, president of the
United Mine Workers, said:
Il do not desire to detract from the
credit due our socialist friends for the as
sistance rendered US during the coal strike
On the contrary, 1 wish to make grateful
acknowledgment to them for the assist
ance they gave to But l wish to
deny the statement made by Delegate
Kreft that the relief committee in Phila-
delphia was organized by or was under the
supervision of the socialist body. The So
cialists of Philadelphia, in all other
parts of the country, contributed as liber-
ally as other trades unions did They did
as much they did no more.
Il have no desire to discuss the relative
merits of the trades unions and socialism.
l recognize the right of every man to be-
lieve as he pleases. l wish to say that
regard it as very great mistake on the
part of our socialist friends to attempt to
commit this movement to the principles
in which they believe. 1t would be sad
day, indeed, if trades unions were made
the tail-end of political organization"
Several speakers followed Mr.. Mitchell,
all speaking in support of the socialistic
resolutions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-18
MI. Elkins' Bequest of $24O,OOo for
Masonic Orphanage.

The bequest of $4,000, or If necessary
$4,000. for the erection OF Masonic or
phanage, made by the late William l.. FL
kins. has been declared Illegal by Register
Of Wills Grofr of Montgomery county. Pa.
This decision is due to the fact that
the codicil providing for the gift was
made within thirty days of the testator's
death and is, therefore, imperative. 1t
will be necessary for the heirs to make
provisions to pay over the sum to the
Masonic Home of Pennsylvania If the
wishes Of Mr.. Elkins are to be carried
out
George w. Elklns. son of the late Will
liam L. Elkins, stated that the heirs will
meet in a few days to discuss the matter
The amount specified in the codicn Will
go into the residuary estate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-18
NEW UNION STATION.
Contract for Erection Of Great Build
ing Signed at Philadelphia.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, November 1S.-At
the general offices of the Pennsylvania rail-
road today o. j. Derousse, secretary TO
President Cassatt, stated that the contracts
for the erection of the new Washington
terminal have been signed and that the
formal announcement OF this fact will be
made before the close of the week.
Owing to the attacks on Pennsylvania
railroad securities, which have been fea-
ture of the stock market for some days
past, it was believed that the building of
the $1,000 600 terminal would be delayed.
Secretary DerousSeS announcement is con-
strued as meaning that the great station
viii be built without unreasonable delay,
together with the other big improvements
planned for the capital city
1t Is also taken to mean that the District
Commissioners are satisfied with the plans
recently submitted to them, and that the
terminal will be built of granite instead OF
white marble, as was originally intended.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-18
GOVERNMENT RESTS CASE.
Trial of Miller and Johns May Reach
jury Tomorrow

CINCINNATI, November 1S.-The gov
eminent today closed its evidence in the
trial of d. V. Miller and J. M. Johns.
charged with conspiracy to extort a bride
from John J. Ryan, turf commissioner.
1t is expected that the case viii go to
the jury tomorrow.
Post Office Inspector r. NJ. Fulton testi-
fed to his Investigations of the Ryan
concern and reporting that its business
was not proper for the mails.
Additional reports Of inspectors and
kilograms between the defendants and
Ryan were offered as the closing evil
dence. The defense opened with the in
PRODUCTION of a number of witnesses who
testified to the good characters of the de-
PENDANTS.
Joseph NJ. Johns, In his own defense,
went over the story OF his dealing with
Ryan, showing through checks and
vouchers what was done with the 81 800
secured from John j. Ryan, none going
to d. V. Miller.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-18
FUTURE OF SEABOARD
No One Seems to Know What
is Really in Store.
A VANDERBILT RUMOR
SAID THAT THE SOUTHERN MAY
DICTATE POLICY.
Interesting Story Comes From Ports
mouth, Where the General Offices
Are Located.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
PORTSMOUTH, Va, November 1S.-At
the general offices of the Seaboard Air Line
railway in this city no one processes to
know anything whatsoever regarding the
future of the system.
The belief is general among the employees
and those officials who will talk that if the
absolute control OF the system goes to
Thomas F. Ryan, as 1t is believed 1t will.
the result will be dictation of the Seaboard
policy by the Southern railway.
Denials have very little weight with
these men, who know the ms and outs of
the railway business. They admit that
there is no possible chance of the Southern
railway taking possession of the Seaboard.
There are statutes against any such move.
but in effect the result would be the same.
Vanderbilt Rumor Won't Down.
The Vanderbilt rumor will not down. 1t
has been revived in many quarters since
the announcement that the road was in
trouble. William X. Vanderbilt, IT., it is
stated, has interested himself in the prop
erty, and after the atmosphere clears there
are many who believe that the road will
turn up In Vanderbilt control.
The statement that the Vanderbilts are
part of the country will not stand. Their
control of the Norfolk and Southern rail-
way is an open secret.
Accepted by Some.
There are those who accept Mr.. Ryan's
statement that he is not working in the
interest of the Southern railway. These be-
lieve that he seeks merely to turn the
road to account and that he is as likely to
swing it to the Vanderblts as to the Nor
gan interests
The first vice president and general man.
ager Mr.. ]. NJ. Barr, is out of the city to-
day and other high officials OF the road are
absent from their desks. 1t is believed that
they are away in consultation on the SUBJ
ject of the Ryan deal.
The unrelenting fight that was made by
Mr.. Ryan on the Seaboard is recalled in
consideration with his prominence in the
present deal.
More Than 100 Suits.
He had at one time more than 100
law suits pending in the various courts of
Virginia and other states. All of them
were withdrawn under compromise agree
ment
Apparently this did not end the fight
against the plans of Mr. Williams, and he
has been bitterly opposed in the financial
centers and his securities have been UNI
mercifully hammered.
II he is really beaten 1t Is evidence that
j. P. Morgan and Thomas F.. Ryan have
succeeded in doing, through the stock
market what they failed to accomplish
through the court and the New York
banks, many believe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-18
Consul General Will Leave for Ads
Abeba Tomorrow.

JIBUTIL, French Somalland, November
1s-The United States Abyssinian expedi-
ton, headed by Consul General Skinner.
which reached here yesterday on the
United States gunboat Machias. landed i'm
mediately upon arrival
The party will leave here tomorrow by
rail for Ads Abeba. the capital Of Abys-
sinia. The governor will give dinner and
reception tonight in honor Of the Ameri-
cans.
The French authorities here cordially
greeted the members of the expedition. The
United States flag was flown from the gov
eminent house and from many buildings in
the city.