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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-12-03
LABOR LAW UNCONSTITUTIONAL
Eight-Hour Day Declared Null ant
Void Bv New York Court.

Albany, n. Y, Nov. 30.-By a de-
cision the New York state court Of ap-
peals declared unconstitutional the
labor law which prohibits a contractor
from employing his men more than
eight hours a day on city. county OIL
state work. Since its enactment in 1897
this statute has been almost contin-
ually before the courts. Other phases
have been passed upon. but this is the
first time that the court of appeals has
expressed its views fatty on the eight
hour provision.
The decision was in action brought
by Harry Cossey to compel payment
by the city of New York for $2S,215
for six scows manufactured for the
street cleaning department. Payment
was refused on the ground that he had
violated the terms of his contract in
employing his men over eight hours
a day. Cossey did not deny this. but
claimed that the law was unconstitu-
tional. The court of appeals reverses
the lower courts and grants the ap-
pellant's application.
Judges O'Brien, Martin and Vann
hold that the law is unconstitutional
in that il deprives an individual o.!
property without due process of law.
Chief Judge Cullen, with Judge Wer-
ner. concurring. makes the decision
one of precedent.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-12-03
Must BE Quick.

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so extremely painful that immediate re-
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Bombardinq Port Arthur.

London. Dec. 1.-The Daily Tele-
graphs correspondent at Chefoo. ca
bling under date of November 80. says
that the japanese began a further
heavy bombardment of Port Arthur a:
II o'clock Tuesday night.
The Morning Posts correspondent
at Shanghai telegraphs: 1T is report
ed that a Russian torpedo boat do
stroyer. returning to Vladivostok from
a scouting expedition. was sunk by the
guns of the Russian forts in error
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-12-03
BOYS FOUND MANS HEAD
Belonged to Body Found In Woods
Near Shamokin. Pa.

Near Shamokin, Pa.
Shamokin. Pa. Nov. 30.-Two boys
hunting in the mountains at Hickory
Ridge. near here. came across the head
of the body found at Hickory Ridge
two weeks ago. The head was identified
as that of an Italian who lived at Ma
tale. two miles from this place. and
was found in bag. along with some
clothing. about quarter of a mile
from the spot where the headless body
was found. There is bullet wound in
the head. The police believe the man
was killed in fight and that in trying
to cover up the crime the head was
cut ffthe body and hidden The po-
lice assert that they have a clue to
the murderers.
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FIERCE BATTLE
AT 2O3-METRE HILL
Japs Struggling Desperately to Cap
ture Fort on the Summit
THE KEY TO PORT ARTHUR

Toxic. Dec. 1.-The Japanese have
captured and now hold 203metre hill.
Before the above announcement was
made the imperial headquarters made
The following statement:
Our force operating against 2O3-
metre Hill advanced at 10 o'clock yes
terday from trenches already captured
near the summit of the hill. and are
now struggling for the southeastern
portion of the fort on the summit.
"A fierce battle was still in progress
at Z o'clock last night
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ADMIRAL DAVIS CHOSEN
Appointed As United States Member
Of Dogger Bank Inquiry.

Of Dogger Bank Inquiry.
Washington. Dec. 1.-The president
announced that Rear Admiral Charles
II. Davis was offered the appointment
on the Dogger Bank court of inquiry
and has accepted.
Later the appointment was offered
TO Admiral Davis and accepted by
him.
Count Cassini. the Russian ambas-
sador. and Sir Mortimer Durand, the
British ambassador. who were at the
state department. were informed OF
the selection.
Rear Admiral Davis was promoted
10 the grade of rear admiral August
"a. 1904, and was selected recently by
Secretary Morton to command a divi-
sion of the battleship squadron of the
North Atlantic fleet He completed 43
years service in the navy Tuesday.
having been appointed to the Naval
Academy from Massachusetts in 1861.
Admiral Davis speaks French
nuently. and this. with his knowledge
of international and maritime law.
commended him to Secretary Morton,
on whose recommendation the selec-
ton was made. He is a brother-in-law
Of Senator Lodge, Of Massachusetts.
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SUGGESTS PosTPoNEMENT
Russia Unwilling to Join Powers In
Peace Conference at The Hague.


Peace Conference at The Hague.
Washington, Dec. Russia is un-
willing to join the powers in a second
peace conference at The Hague until
her war with Japan is ended.
The Russian reply to Secretary
Hays circular note to the powers of
October 90 last, inviting them in the
name Of the president to reassemble in
conference at The Hague, Ito complete
the postponed work of the first co.I-
ference" was delivered verbally to
Secretary Hay by Count Cassini. the
Russian ambassador. The ambassador
was requested by his government TO
say that Russia heartily accepted in
principle the invitation to a second
conference at The Hague and gladly
associated herself with the American
government in its effort to complete
the mission Of the first great assembly.
convened under the leadership of the
Russian emperor. The ambassador was
further requested to say that while
the Russian government very sincerely
cherished these views, il did not con-
slider the moment opportune for the
converting of such a conference. and it.
therefore. must withhold its formal &C
ceptance of the invitation until the
war in the Far East was at an end.
Although different in form. the Rus
sian reply does not differ in effect from
that of Great Britain. France and the
other European powers. practically all
OF which already have answered the
invitation. While Russia is the first
power specifically to suggest a post
ponement until the close of the war.
all the powers in expressing their ap-
prevail of the proposition reserved for
future pourparlers the time when the
conference should be held.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-12
PRESENTED PLAYS.
Young Ladies Of Christ Church Gave a De-
IIghtful Entertainment Last Evening.

The Young Ladies' Auxiliary OF christs
church gave a dramatic entertainment in
Mount Hope hall last evening.
II was a most enjoyable occasion and
was certainly appreciated by the large
audience The program consisted OF two
short plays together with musical selec-
tions by the oxford Street Grammar
school orchestra.
The first play. The Limit"
wac written by Ernest A. Sherbnne. who
took the leading part. Cast OF characters:
Capt Harry Leighton, U. S. A. Herbert
B. Luther: Edna Leighton, his sister FL
eanor NJ. Bagley: Lieut.. Edgar Sturgess.
L. g. A. Ernest A. Sherburne; orderly,
Richard A. Clark.
The next piece was story OF German
life, and entitled The Ugliest OF Seven"
]. c. Millard played the role OF Ernest
Hellwold. the heir in an acceptable man.
ner. while Miss Mabel f. Sphinx gave n
pleasing portrayal OF the heroine, Ernes-
tine Ambrose.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-12

At the conclusion Of the examination
this morning-a process which Is neces-
sarly weakening-the senator was given
a sponge bath. This had the effect OF re-
ducing his temperature for a time and he
fell into natural sleep.
The fact that Senator Hannas Illness
has reached the serious. II not the critical
stage. has brought hundreds OF inquirers
from friends In every part of the coun-
try. Scores OF his colleague in the SEN
ate and In the house OF representatives
called at the hotel last night and today
and inquired solcitousy for the latest
news from the bedside OF the distin-
guished patient.
President Roosevelt was among the first
OF the anxious inqulrers as 10 the sena-
tors condition. Or. Rixey conveys prompt
~ and regularly 10 the president the re-
suits OF the physicians examination of
the patient.
IL has been decided TO send for the
senator's son. Daniel Hanna who is in
Cleveland.
The following bulletin was given out
shortly after IL o'clock today:
AT II o'clock, noon, Mr. Hanna was
resting quietly. His temperature was
1919: pulse. l06; respiration. q. He con-
tinues to retain all nourishment given.
There are no complications.
(Slgned) 'RIxEY."
CARTER" 4"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-12

All OF his physicians were with him
his morning. Dr. Osler deeming II neces-
AIRY 10 he present at the examination Of
he patient and at the consultation which
followed
A thorough examination of the senator
'vss made at 2 O'Clock. as the result Of
lshich the following bulletin was issued
few minutes before 10 o'clock:
Senator Hanna had n comfortable
light. but HIS fever is higher, 104 and the
ulse is more rapid. 1l2; respiration. 2S.
The irritabllty OF the stomach has
lsa ppeared.
(Signed) "RIXEY.
"OSLER
GARTER" a"
Despite the senator's high fever he slept
Iairiy well last night. II has been neces-
AIRY at intervals TO administer stimulants
70 the patient as a means of maintaining
is falling strength
That he responds readily 10 the action
IL the stimulants Is regarded by his ply
|icians as a favorable sign. The physi-
ians are encouraged also by the fact
hat Senator Hanns's vital organs con
|inue to perform we'll their functions The
punishment given him he retains and
|ood results have followed.
No irritability OF the stomach has been
oted since Wednesday night.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-12
CAPTURE
z MORE WARSHIPS

Continued from page one.
|duadron from Europe. and rs expected TO
Inect it's capture today
JAPANESE LOST THREE VESSELS
Tientsin. Feb. l2-Acording to Russian
iformation the japanese lost at Port
lrthur battleship and cruiser disabled,
md small vessel sunk.
Russian troops are pouring into New
Ihwang 20 repel n possible japanese at
hck.
FATE OF THE RUSSIANS.
Toxic. Feb. 12.-Admiral Uriu reports
'hs, the crews of the cruiser Variag anl
he gunboat' KorIetz, sunk at Chemulpo.
ave surrendered 10 the Japanese.
MAN WOUNDED.
Hong Kong. Feb 70 sir Cyprian
bridge. the British Admiral I'm commend
II the station AZ Hong Kong. states that
|ie British cruiser Talbot. the Italian
ruiser Elba and the French cruiser Pas
hl have on board at Chemulpo. the
rews OF the destroyed Russian ships,
ariag and Korietz. The Talbot has 80
h them. many wounded
Admiral Bridge has ordered that the
|cunded Russians shall not. unless they
7 Ctsire. be handed over % the Jatancse.
HAS MANY MEN
London. Feb. IA despatch 10 the
ines from St Petersburg says that Rus
"a will mobilize 1000 more res ,.vs:s.
Inc thousand men. and 22.000 tons of
ores are at Sebastopol awaiting ship
hent to tho Far East.
The officials Of the ministry of marine.
|articularly Grand Duke Alexander. are
realty annoyed that tho admiral az Port
rthur allowed himself To be surprised
dmiral AleXleff, viceroy of the Far East.
|ceives share Of the reproach.
The Toxic correspondent OF The Times
timates that the promptltude of the
/ paneSe in opening hostuities and the
|.enes of the naval conflicts are slgnin-
knt of what will follow lie says that
Military developments will come as quick
as the naval blows
lie adds that the quiet reserve OF all
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-12

CAN SEE
CHILD.

Judge Dubois yesterday afternoon
awarded the custody. OF Earl Hugh
Fletcher TO the child's mother. Mrs. Flor
ence K. Fletcher. Hugh Fletcher is seek
ing a divorce from Mrs. Fletcher. and not
being able 10 see his son filed a petition
for'a writ Of habeas corpus. by which he
sought TO have the child given into his
own custody.
Mr. Fletcher introduced testimony. 70
show that he could not find the child
when he wished 10 see IT, Deputy Sherln
Horton testified that he was told by Mrs.
Fletcher that the child was at her moth
er's home. but on going there found the
child had not been there for several 1ays.
Mr.. Fletcher claimed his wife against nus
wishes went 20 Rhodes on the -PawtuNet
and danced with other men.
Mrs Fletcher claimed she was forced
10 work hard because her husband would
not give her enough TO eat or 20 wear.
The child seemed equally devoted TO both
its parents. -
Judge Dubois. I'm announcing his decl-
sion, said the welfare of the child was
the most important thing. IL was a SAD
Thing to see parents divided as these
were His honor thought the petitioner
had done n wise thing In bringing the
case TO the coart. and the childs mother
must let the father see 1t at reasonable
times. -,
Fletcher.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-12
TWO LEASES OF LOCAL
PROPERTY RECORDED

Two leases of local property were Med
with Recorder joyce at the city nall
this afternoon The first is that OF a
two-and -one-half frame structure on ID
street leased for three years at an an
nual rental OF $3.50 year by Amelia w.
Cranston The lessee is the Rhode ISL
and Leather company and is given an
option of FIVE years renewal
The other Ia a lease given by heirs or
Ellen Wright and others to the American
oyster company, OF piece OF properly
ON the east bank OF the Seekonk be-
tween washington bridge and India
point. The annual rental for five years
is $500. payable quarterly, with option OF
five wears renewal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-12

classes Is most impressive There is deep
determination, which is not demonstra
tive. The Japanese have entered the
struggle with clenched teeth.
To ALLEVIATE SUFFERING.
St Petersburg. Feb. l2.-The dowager
empress has isued a rescript TO the RED
Cross OF Russia. directing II 10 make pro-
vision TO alleviate the sufferings OF the
wounded I'm the war with japan.
branch OF the Red Cross has been
established IN the new hermitage OF the
winter palace The offers OF services
have been so numerous that no moro viii
be entertained at present
a continuance OF the patriotic denon
strations In which thousands Of students
and workmen participate are reported
from Moscow. kieff and other places.
No NEWS OF BALTIC FLEET.
Berlin, Feb. l2-It is officially an.
nounced mere that nothing is known of
the ALLEGED passage or impending massage
OF the Russian Baltic fleet thro,irh az.
Kaiser Wilhelm baltic North seat canal
fASeTsMPrED fSe r.sart fron re PoI; LAND TROOPS.
now officially denied from ST Petersbi burg.
said that tho japanese attempted 10
Iand ana Yesterday IN several bays near Port
Arthur. but failed TO do so.
The dispatch goes on 90 soy that several
diterent attempts were made TO effect a
landing. the parties approaching the
shore under cover OF japanese cruisers
This report adds that the Russian au-
thorities say that the attempts were un-
successful.
IN was supposed that tho immedla A.
purpose of the Japanese was 10 gain per
mission OF an eminencc from which they
could she'll the Russian fleet In tho har-
bor and 50 force IL 90 go out 10 sea and
meet the Japanese warships
There was a rumor that both sides suf-
fered severely In the engagement
FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
The German cruiser Sausa left Chefoo
today for Port Arthur 10 bring away the
German women and children from that
port.
ST PETERSBURG ANXIOUS.
n Is positively asserted by the Rus
sian government that no kilograms have
been received from viceroy Alexier. ex-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-12
AFFLICTED HOUSEHOLD.
Funeral Of Mother and Child Takes Place
al the Same Time.

The household OF Martin NJ. Murphy is
plunged I'm mourning and the bereaved
husband has the sympathy of relatives
and friends. Mrs. Murphy. nee Miss
Mary DAILY, had been IN for some time
and although the best medical skill and
care were provided she passed away at
her home. 30 Sheldon street, followed
within "a hours by her eight-months' old
son, Christopher who. for nearly n week
had been under treatment at St Josephs
hospital The double funeral took place.
yesterday, and the mortal remains OF
mother and child repose in the same
grave.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-12
TEMPORARY INJUNCTION
AGAINST THE UNION.

Boston. Feb. IA temporary injunc-
ton against the International Pressmen
and Assistants Union was issued TO-DAY
by Justice Ioring in the Supreme Judicial
court OF Massachusetts by which the de-
PENDANTS are restrained from bringing
about a sympathetic strike in connection
with that OF the job compositors In this
city.
The induction was asked by the United
Tvontbetae OF America. The members
OF the Boston branch OF this organization
are the proprietors Of the printing plants
where go or more compositors are oua ana
wbare over 100 pressmen have struck in
sympathy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-12

cept those already given out and 81 is
understood that even the czar is expect
antiy awaiting for complete. direct Of
ficial information.
At the admiralty Il was said that some
additional technical details had been re-
ceived but nothing In regard to further
nghting.
The explanation OF the admiralty OF
the non-receipt here OF direct news of
the naval battle Of chemulpo was lack
OF cable connections.
JAPANESE DIsEMBARkIsG.
The Japanese minister at London.
Baron Hayashi has received n dispatch
from the government at Toxic, announc-l
ing that tie latter has not yet received
an official report OF the battle fought
of Port Arthur, and adding that APP
parently the Decentralization OF Japanese
without disorder at Chemulpo, the port
OF Seoul. Korea.
LULL IN LATE WAR NEWS.
There is a marked lull in war news at
London. No confirmation has been re-
ceived here of the reported attempts Of
the Japanese 10 land troops near Port
Arthur Capt Tamari, the Japanese
naval attache, dlscredits these rumors. He
said:
THE japanese will never attempt TO
take Port Arthur from the sea alone"
PREPARING FOR ANOTHER ATTACK.
The captain attaches the greatest i'm
portance 10 the seizure Of Masampho,
Corea. as giving Japan command OF the
Straits OF Corea and preventing juncture
OF the Russian squadrons.
He thinks that the plans previously
arranged for the main squadron is still
in the vicinity OF Port Arthur, probably
preparing for another attack.
CONTINUED on Page Two)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-12
ABUSED
HIS
WIFE.

Bennett Higgins. who. according TO In
formation given by the police In the
Sixth district court. uses up what money
he earns in getting drunk. was sentenced
TO Jail for 30 days by Judge Sweetland to-
day
Mrs Higgins works hard at washing
10 support herself and four children, re-
ceiving no aid whatever from her hus-
band.
Higgins went home drunk yesterday af-
ternoon. beat his wife and yanked out
some OF her hair.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-12
VENEZUELA COMMISSIONER.

Marion. Mass, Feb. l2-Richard Hard
ing Davis has been appointed commits
soner from Venezuela 10 the Worlds Fair
az St Louis this year. The appointment
was made by Senor Gustave of Sanavria,
minister OF foreign affairs al the request
Of President Castro
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-12
CONVENTION ADjOURNS.

Toronto, Ont. Feb IL 1.-THE master
painters and decorators OF the United
States and Canada have adjourned TO
meet in Milwaukee next year.
John Dewar. Pittsburg, was elected
president; O. s. Ross, Chicago. vice presi-
dent and W. r. Wall, secretary treasurer,
and chief organizer. An executive com
mttee WAS also chosen.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-12
SPIRITO WINS CASE.
Court Decides That He Discontinued Work
By AgTeemeet.

Plaintiffs petition for n new trial i'm
the case OF Sylvester Fusco against At
tilio Spirito was submitted to the appel
late court today. This was a suit
brought by q contractor. whom, IL Is
claimed. abandoned work on plaintiffs
house. thus putting him to great expense.
The case was heard Dy nudge DUBOIS,
same time was tried suit brought by
the contractor, Spirito, against Fusco.
Judge Dubois found the work had been
ed the work was to be done by the day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-12
HELD IN $1,000.
Hugh McMsshan, Cook on a Barge, Cut a
Fellow Sailor.

Hugh McMeehan was held for the grand
Jury in 5000 by Judge sweetland. today.
FOR an assault with knife upon Joar
Leutrel
McMeehan. cook on the barge Anna NJ.
Ash. ran amuck. week ago last Satur-
day night and cut Leutrel, a sailor. who
was endeavoring TO persuade him 90 stop
rowing with the mate OF the vessel
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-12

CARRIED
DYNAMITE.

Liverpool. Feb 12.-The customs officials
and $3.50 detonaters I'm the possession OF
an Austrian emigrant on board the White
Star Line steamer Majestic which left
New York, Feb. 3. arrived here yesterday.
The Austrians trunk had a false bot
tom in which the dynamite was con
cealed. The man who gave the name Of
Ivan Sjnbeenoio. and who ostensiby was
bound for Carlsbad, was arrested and re-
manded until Feb 90
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-12
Physicians Believe Climax Near at
Hand-Strength Is Being Slapped
BY Fever-RiS Son Is Summoned.

Washington, Feb 12Senato Hannas condition this morning
notably believed his physicians that the climax Of
disease been reached This continue for 4S So hours
and it may continue for much longer time.
1t their belief if the fever should break within the
Hanna have good chance of
should for longer period sometimes the
the patients strength su
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-12
TAKEN TO BOSTON.

Salem. Mass, Feb. l2.-Frank Hayden.
the alleged leader OF the gang OF burglars
who broke into tho Office OF the National
Pop Corn Works I'm Lynn. and who has
been in Jail here awaiting trial on that
charge, was taken 90 Boston today on n
writ OF habeas corpus.
He is wanted there on the charge OF
having been one of the gang who broke
into the Office OF the Metropolitan
Coal company I'm East Boston and as
sauited the watchman.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-12
CHARGED WITH EN- EzzLEMENT.

Akron. o., Feb. Frank 8. Newton,
for over 20 years an employer OF the
Diamond Match company. has been ar
rested charged with the embezzlement OF
between $4,000 and $4,000
The alleged Irregularities extend over
six years
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-12
FUNERAL ON SATURDAY.

The funeral OF Mrs. Sarah Turnbul.
widow OF Arthur Turnbull. who died at
her home corner OF Congress avenue and
Melrose street on Wednesday, Will he
held OH Saturday at I O'Clock from her
late residence The interment will be
private.