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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-27

great hunt. but the search has been dis
couraging, for within the last fortnight
only three cases have been elucidated.
According TO the police authorities,
about two-thirds of these mysteries In
vove persons who have decided To er-
face themselves from their own circle. A
majority OF them. IL is supposed, emil
crate under assumed names. some un-
doubtedly commit suicide, while others
die by accident. hardship or starvation.
Anxious relatives still make inquiries
have been lost 20 to 20 years.
II Is noteworthy that after the publi-
city given To the Mote house mystery
there should be a sudden addition TO the
list OF missing persons, and at Eastert:de
six persons disappeared simultaneously.
In sixty per cent OF the cases officially
reported the authorities have discovered
that the missing persons had either fl
nancial troubles. domestic worries or un-
happy love affairs, while in cases OF boys
and young men n spirit OF adventure led
them TO roam away from home.
\ London police surgeon has asserted
that the mystery mania Is spreodlng all
over the country. People nowadays" 4"
he said. ARE growing more and more
neurotic. Their morbid fancies tell them
II is romantic to go away without in
forming Their friends OF their intentions
| will admit many are unhappy and un-
fortunate, but invariably the disappear
ances are a direct result of the present
day tendency to revel the creation OF
alarm"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-27
RUSSIA EXPLAINS
HER POSITION,
Will Do Nothing to Disturb the Ter
ritOrial Integrity of China--United
States Will Act Alone.

washington, April 27.-Russia's inten-
[ewed with suspicion by the United
hates, were explained 10 Secretary Hay
h Count Cassini. the Russian Ambas-
bdor, during a personal visit OF Count
assini, TO Mr.. Hays residence. Count
a ssini has been and is still III. but he
|garded the matter as so important that
J rose from his sick bed to see Mr.. Hay
While Count Cassini renewed the assur-
hce given from time to time by his gov
fnment that II intended To observe the
|tnciple OF 1.-The open door" and would
b nothing TO disturb the territorial in
(grity of China. he made IL plain that
|ussia, on account OF her great interest
Manchuria. felt obliged to insist upon
ke demands she has made IA conditions
fecedent To the evacuation of the prov
ice TO the troops
|These dema nds did not include territori-
ccssions but were intended TO give
|ussia sufficient control OF Manchuria as
prevenG n repetition OF the Boxer up
|sing and the destruction OF the great
llway and other property interests Of
|lssia in that territory.
las for the endeavor which the United
ates Cover ment Is making To secure
|om China l ,e opening OF the Manchur-
In ports OF Mukden and Takuschan,
punt Cassini explained that. while his
|,vernment would insist that these ports
|main closed II was willing TO make
|mmercial treaties. with the United
ates which would permit the entry OF
|merican goods at these places. Were IL
|bt for the fact that all nations would
aim like privilege. Russia would not
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-27

close Mukden and Takushan to American
trade
1t is understood that Count Cassini was
especially anxious To ascertain from Mr..
May whether the United States govern
ment contemplated joining other powers
I'm opposition TO the Russian demands.
Mr.. Hay explained that although the po-
sition OF this government was similar I'm
most respects To England and japan, II
would not enter into any combination.
Joint movement or alliance with those
countries. but would act alone In dealing
with China and Russia.
II II supposed that Count Cassini saw
Mr.. Hay I'm obedience TO instructions from
st. Petersburg. Mr. Hay has sent In
structions To Mr.. Mccormick, the United
States ambassador TO Russia, to ask an
explanation OF certain features OF the
Russian demands. and to Mr.. Conger, the
United States minister to China, to
strongly represent To the imperial author
tiles the objections OF the United states
10 the Russian terms. Answers to those
communications are expected within the
next few days. but the main interest lies
I'm the policy to be adopted by England
and Japan II Russia obtains permanent
control OF Manchuria,
In the departments note, which Am
bassador Mccormick probably has pre-
sented already. Russia's attention Is
called TO the assurances which repeatedly
have been given the United States rela-
tive to the preservation OF the integrity
OF China. and the continuance Of the open
door policy. Russia also Ia reminded OF
the severe blow TO American trade which
must follow the granting OF the first two
demands, that no more ports or towns In
Manchuria be opened, and that no addi
tional foreign consuls be admitted
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-27
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-27
VANISHING
EPIDEMIC
RAGING
umbsr Of Parsons Who Have
Disappeared in England Breaks
All Previous Records.

London. April 27.-There are no signs OF
crease in the number of mysterious
appearances which, concurrent with
suicide epidemic, has made the pres
month noticeable. At the end of last
ar the whereabouts of at least 2cOO
rsons was unknown to their relatives
d friends I'm Great Britain
Already this year large additions have
en- made to the list of missing persons
far during April 20 men and IL women
We unaccountably disappeared. Last
ar the total for the whole month was
der 30 Rewards amounting in all to
ore than G. 1000 $4,000 have been offered
n connection with the disappearances
is year descriptions have been circu-
led broadcast, inquiries have been made
ports, woods and marshes have been
plored rivers and canals dredged and
Q services of the keenest detectives Of
o country have been employed I'm the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-27
GOOD ADVICE

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-27
BEAUTIFUL HOMES.

The Nickel Plate Road Is Offering home
seekers special low round trip rates on
the first and third Tuesdays OF each
month TO points all through the west,
with good limits returning. also selling
daily special one-day colonists' tickets at
exceeding low rates to Pacific coast and
intermediate points. Finest train service
including tourist sleeping cars. person
ally conducted. See local agent, or write
j.. T. Burgess, n. II. +. A.. 253 Washing
ton street, Boston, Mass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-27
DESIRABLE SUMMER COTTAGE.

To let or for sale. new nine-room
modern cottage at Oakland Beach. con-
venently located 10 the electric cars, and
afrording a broad view OF the water. Ex-
tensive piazza. bath and other con-
veniences VIII be let furnished or an
furnished Apply or ddress,
Providence News Summer Resort Bureau,
Cor. Mathewson and Washington SITS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-27
,nded when YOU left
a CARD.

We. the undersigned. DO hereby .Sree
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fails 20 cufv your cough or cold. We
also guarantee . 70 cent bottle 20 prove
satisfactory or money refunded.
Banding a Blanding
w. o Blandlns A ". Fenner
~ II, Luther. Geo. II Ciafin A. Co
" v. ODonna1 Kenyon. Smith a Co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-27
VERMONT

FRANKLIN HOUSE AND COTTAGES.
Hi1naate Springs, VI.
open from June to October. Situated
In one ~ the loveliest spots OF tho Green
mountains. on Lake Champlain. All out
door sports. Excellent oating and Ash
ing First class service: cuisine the best
Sulphur springs on the premises. possess
ing wonderful medicinal properties. send
for booklet.
JUDsoN l.. SCOTT. Proprietor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-27

The nouid which mas given supreme
sstisfa ctlon 20 houssholders 70 sSlpHo
NAPTHoL. 10 Ans numerous everyday
wants because it can ts utilised IN masS
ways a. . perfect e,sanser and puriher
seowN sRos. CO.. e Exchange PiaaA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-27
RHODE ISLAND

ATLANTIC HOUSE, watce Hin, r. ..
One OF the best known hotels. situated
on high ground overlooking the ocean.
Near bathing beach. Outdoor sports.
Open June /. Address c. w. RUSSELL.
Proprietor. IS Ring St.. Providence. un-
I'll May l.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-27
COLD SPRING HOUSE.

COLD SPRING HOUSE, AverlIi. W.
Delishtfuily situated on one OF the best
lakes In the state. near the Canadian line
Excellent fishing; cottages and camps for
PARTIES Btautiful walks and drives. In
yigorating air First class service. FOR
terms and booklets address
ALDEN FARNHAM Manager
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-27

flOUJL tects them from steam and We
ter and prevents glazlng For sale by
BROWN BROS. 60.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-27
NEW THIRTY ROOM HOTEL TO LET
ON NARRAoANSETT BAY.

Desirable location. Electric car service
direct To hotel Would be let for club
house Could he used by families In
small suites There being a growing de-
nand for nearby hotels where Providence
business men con go back and forth
daily during the summer months. this Is
an exceptionable opportunity for some en-
terprisng person to build up a profitable
business Address or call upon
Providence News Summer Resort Bureau,
cor. Mathewson and Washington SITS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-27
THE PETTAoUAMscUTT,

Narra9ahSet F'sr' M Y.
Grand view OF the ocean. Extensive
lawns Out door sports. Lighted by
electricity. Bright airy rooms. Cuisine
the best. Write for circulars.
G. f. WOOD. Manager.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-27
D0INGS At BROWN,
Varsity Baseball Team 10 Play Yale and
University OF Vermont This Week.

The varsity has two games ahead OF Il
this week. The first is the game with
Yale on Wednesday, which will be played
at New Haven. This Is Browns first
trip of the regular schedule, and the men
will 90 and return az quickly as possible
The game is an important one, as Brown
and her supporters wish to win two
games out OF the Yale series
Saturday, in Providence. either at Ade-
laido park or Andrews field. the varsity
plays the University Of Vermont nine
and will probably win. Harry Hatch is
to pitch Wednesday, and IL is Mike
Lynoh's turn Saturday.
The various Greek letter fraternities
who Won good places IN the drawing for
rooms for Class Day spreads have an
nouncsd their choices as follows Beta
Theta IF. who won first choice has taken
the gymnasium. where her members will
entertain in style. Delta Tau Delta. al
though lucky enough to win second I'm the
drawiag; has decided TO drop out. en-
Phi. with third, have taken Manning nall
where ihey have entertained for many
years. Kappa Sigma, next I'm order, has
chosen Room D, University hall In front
or which a stand will be built on the front
campus. Alpha Tau Omega. for the
fourth consecutive year. will entertain In
upper Wilson hall. where they will hold
a dance as well as a spread. other
cholces VIII be announced later.
The sophomore hall nine has two games
10 play this week. with University school
Wedr ssfay at Andrews field and with
the Rhode Island Agricultural College at
Kingston on Saturday. The Freshmen
have but one game. with Groton School
at Groton, Mass. which they are 10 play
on Saturday.
The Rev. w. M. Upcraft. "the apostle
To western China will speak tomorrow
night In the life work series now beIne
conducted by the college Young Mems
Christian association. lie will take as
his subject. Foreign Missions as n Life
Work"
John Emery. 81. famous for having
made the touchdown In tho gene when
Brown tied Yale Go. was visiting friends
at college yesterday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-27

STONE BRIDGE HOUSE, Tiverton, r. !.
Easy OF access: steam and electric
roads: official L. A. w hotel. X. l. shore
dinners Lobsters and fish from our own
traps Meals OF all Rlnos' leiephohe'
Address
WIN. GADsBY. Prop. and Manager.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-27
kEARSARcE HOTEL,

North Conway, NJ. ".
This well known hotel occupies the site
Of the pioneer mountain house OF the
White Mountain region Has accommo-
dations for 250 guests. Large airy rooms;
cuisine unsurpassed; music golf. Rates.
$3.50 and up per week; $500 per day and
upward For booklets terms, ETC., ad-
dress a. l. DREAMER Manager.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-27

Let me see. wasn't u Longfellow who
wrote about the old mill a. Newport
said the long haired man
say you're mixed. old man" replied
the gent i'm the loud suit "Longfellow
was the horse that won the handicap
onct. Anyway I never heard ~ mill
bein' pulled of At Newport. '-Philade
phia Press
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-27
SANTUlT HOTEL AND COTTAGES,
CotuIt, Cape Cod, Mass.

The Santuit Hotel is located at point
overlooking Cotuit harbor. where the re-
freshng breezes from Vineyard Sound
keep the atmosphere at delightful tenn
perature. Bright airy rooms. open fire
places. broad piazzas purest OF water.
excellent cuisine. Golf Write for cir
cular. Address
JAMES WEBB. Proprietor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-27
NEW HAMPSHIRE

HOTEL Look-oFF, Sugar Hill, NJ. n.
Elevation 1000 feet. Elevator. Eleo-
trio lights Broad piazzas. All outside
rooms. Pure spring water. Fine groves
and walks. Golf. tennis billiards, pool.
bowling and ping-p pong. Fine livery
Brakes. tally-hos, etc. Good music. II.
NJ. CROHURST. Proprietor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-27
OAKLAND BEACH HOTEL,

OdkIdnu pedCn, n. u
Beautifully situated on Narragansett
Bay. Highest class service. Reached by
electrics twenty times a day from Prcvi-
dence. Write for illustrated booklet. Ad-
dress GEO. a. DAIRY, Manager. 275 west
minister ST.. Providence, r. l.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-03
OFFICERS OF e HE BLUES BATTALION.


falls upon sunda lay. In View Of lthat fact
tho day before, the eth. will be observed.
fAffull dayyof recreation has been planned
for by the COMMITTED having the matter
In Ii hand. The battalion will leave on
ears from Ninth and Main Streets Att
"a. NJ, and will leave the park on their
return ate r. NJ. gsi ~ VA
sSi Target practice, ball games, etc., will
/ be INDUCED In; lunch will be served at
I'll clock, and dinner at 8. No ladies
have been Invited to be present
n ~ ACTIVD 4cOAiAI1TTE1
@ The committee having the matter IN
charge embraces the following: a ;3 b
I Captain Edgar NJ e. Bowles, II. 5R. Wet
siger, Andrew Krause, Waller Holiday.
5sergeant t William Hinds Corporal 5STvvil-
lam Crump Tucker. Corporal II. 8. Col
Inns, Private lewis d, n. Little. Frlvat to
II. II E Rufty, Private William N. Hill,
:Jr. & Isl ~ < 4 5 s{sii n
owing to the fact that the battalion
Is to celebrate y It's anniversary on Oak
wood Memorial Day, Major cheatwoo
has written the ladies OF the association
$the regrets. Of himself and his soldiers
that they canno 4 take part In the SER
vices at Oakwood q. S NJ ~ IN
$.$ On Sunday the 10th, q special service
will $beS held at one OF the churches, to be
named later and the Blues will attend
In a body, SSs5 M @ s III k
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-03
CAPITAL in VERY
BAD CONDITION
Upper Floors Overloaded and
the Danger Of Fire Is
Very Great.

The Joint legislative committee appoint
ed under the Wickham joint resolution
and instructed to examine the attic OF
the Capitol and report as to the oondi-
ton OF that portion OF tho building, yes
terday made an Inspection Of the build.
ing, and will on Monday submit q report
10 the two houses, Tho committee con-
sists OF sena tors Opie and Anderson and
Delegates Toney. Wallace and Stafford.
The gentlemen assembled to the attic and
examined the timbers and doors OF that
portion OF the structure carefully. lso
noting the great weight OF old books and
records stored there. II n ,lS,
One of the members Of the committee
stated that there were tons and tons OF
weight on the tioor over the southern end
OF tho building, and that the Insulation
of the electric wires was such that there
was constant danger OF fire. The floors
Of the attic, tho sub-Aoor or ceiling OF
the committee-rooms over the ceiling and
the floors Of those rooms were supported
mainly by means OF Orders or columns
descending from the arch Of the roof.
The heavy woodwork OF the roof show III
signs Of dry rot aud 1t was but ques-
ton OF time before this would cause
theIn to give way under the weight de-
pending from them.
While there Is no immediate menace to
life, the conditions are such that prompt
attention and remedy will be- urged by
the committees Besides great stacks Of
old books and papers. some Of the rolls
sos y2tn1a are staged ~ thls " TIA Is
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-03
OUTSIDER
The WINNER
Judge Hime s Took Kentucky
Derby from Fayorlte.
\ MOST, EXCITING FINISH.
Early Was a Length and a Half TO the
Good inthe Stretch, and Was Con-
8} sldered Safe Winner When
4 53 Surprise Was Sprung.

(spe,cial e The I4m1Ies-Dispatch.

Especial to The Times Dispatch
a LOUISVILLE. KY, az thin the
shadow OF the WIRE Judge Hines snatch
ed from Early the Goth. Kentuoky Derby,
at Churchill Downs to-day. It was the
confidence ofIthe twice-successtul Wink
field that lost Z to the favorite, the blue
Ribbon 4 event Of the. Blue Grass State.
Bourbon, SIX lengt his Oft, was third, while
Bad News. Woods lake and Treacy8 fin
8ished In order named. IS II. was q Derby
run and swon, G not by the touted6 odds on
8faYorite, but by a. despi sed {ou tsider, but
TO the credit Of colt and Jockey, he was
well plotted and " hen ] I'D &c Lines pass
cd. the wire, winner Of the classic event,
at was II to tho plaud It's III nm Immense
and nthusiastto as sslpble SCI. Al
The victory was b q surprise to owner
4 Ellison, for he had not thong the Hsr
ser Lullaby8colt good enough to- win. ~
was an exciting finish. Early, 5& wit $ff 2
length and half to the good, G was rid \
den down the stretch as thong & he race
already had been won, when within the
last sIxteent ll.8 IL Booker. "a brought up
Judge Hines, and In Il q m less drive,
Early who had lost his stride by the over
confidence OF WINFIELD. I was beaten out
three uuarters Of a length by the pra cti-
cally neglected Ellison colt. z he race
was worth SO, 900 to Is I'D ge Hines owner.
The winner was ten IL to ono In the bet
ting. HIS time was 100 for the mile and md
a quarter. n Il 8si 81 .s2 IA
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-03
SCATTER APERS,
BUT MIS-. MONEY
Robbers RansaCk Without
Success Office Of Clerk Of
Court at Bowling Green.
,slpe,cIal fo The Tlnles-plypateh.

IN stast (Spcclal TO inc IlHleS-AlSLk%tC|l'J ~
. FREDERICKSBURG. VA. May r.
Robbers last night entered the office Of
the clerk OF the court at Bowling Green.
In Caroline county, and blsw open the
door to tho vault They 'ransacked the
drawers and scattered tho papers, but
carried nothing away. One drawer, which
they failed to open, contained $3.50 IN
money. They used a number q tools,
which were taken from q nearby black
smith shop, and these were left scattered
on the floor. Tho parties made their es-
cape and the officers have no clue as to
their Identity, t5
s. Mr.. +, a, Carter left his home in Caro-
line county one day this week to burn
some brush, about one mile distant, Fai IL
Ing to return at night, search was lnstlI-
tuted, and early the following morning
his body was found, He had been caught
by the, fire and burned to death, He
leaves a widow and several children.
Hon. A, n. Embrey. who was this week
elected by the LEGISLATURE Judge 81 the
Corporation Court of this city, apalified
to-day and assumed the duties of the pos
3sition. His first act was to appoint Iud ge
John r. Goolrick Gomn,onW veal this Attor-
fney for this city, y 10 N MI ~ he " vacancy
caused by MI. aubrey q y elec tlo1 70 the
h1ndRash3ps }T X. n Il u 7.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-03
CASE OF CAMPBELL
COMES UP WEDNESDAY

The case OF Judge Clarence j, Campbell,
OF Amherst. will come up In earnest in
the Senate Wednesday,, The matter will
be brought before that body In the form
of action on the conflicting reports Of the
Committee for Courts of Justice, which
divided evenly on the question, One res
port recommends on entirely new hearing
Of the case by a point legislative COM
mlttee, The other report recommends
merely aequeisence or concurrence In the
House joint resolution. removing Judge
Campbell for causes utilized by the
House Committee after exhaustive inyes-
stlgation, 5i5
II the report offered by Messrs. Alc-
Ilwaine, Opie. Harvey, Bryant, Watkins
and whitehead Is adopted. the case Will
have to be triad anew. II the other re-
port prevails, then the 'tnate Will vote
on the question of concurring In the reso-
luton Of removal. III I will require twenty
one Affirmative yotss to remove, out OF
,thirt,reluht participating ~ the constd-
,Srstl aaet IA case y