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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-26
BUSINESS
T0NEM0RE
CONFIDENT

New York. Aug. 26-Reports 10 the In
ternational Mercantile Agency reflect
distinct Improvement in business con-
ditions during the week.
At the west these gains have been spe-
cially noted and are partly accounted for
by increased orders from retailers who
were careful not TO overstock with sum-
mer goods and are consequently in an
unusually strong position with reference
TO securing fall supplies Good orders are
being received from country merchants.
While dispatches from various centres
are not uniform In expressing trade re-
vival. the tone is more confident than
week ago and generally suggestive OF a
hopeful outlook for the future.
This revival is particularly reported by
Chicago wholesalers.
The south is active and is likely to de-
velop the heaviest fall trade reported in
years.
The ST Paul district which has been the
centre Of crop damage excitement. is
showing up well with conservative busi-
business is still disturbed in some sec
tions by the continuation OF labor contro-
versies, this interruption is not complete
and Is not likely 10 extend TO the branch
es not already affected
Although collections are little back
ward in some sections general returns
this week are satisfactory. except In GER
tain instances where local conditions
have developer unusual barriers. II Is
noticeable however. that localities which
short time ago reported deferred settle
ments are not complaining about present
conditions and reflect a gradual improve
ment. The fact that present indebtedness
represents discriminating purchases OF
goods that for the most part have been
readily converted into cash shows that
conditions IN general. are propitious for
quick settlements.
The presidential election Is still modi-
fying factor in some sections where trade
development has been held up pending
definite settlement OF the issues involved
but IL is generally becoming recognized
that the present contest does not involve
questions OF far reaching Importance 10
the business communities and that aside
from the occasional Interruptions due 10
the carrying on of a campaign the out
look for September and October is bright
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-26
INJUNCTION
REFUSED
BY COURT

New York. Aug. 2s.-on the ground that
the agreement Is not a mutual or recipro-
cal one. Supreme Court Justice Dickey
has denied an application by the Mosaic
and Encaustic Tile Layers for an intunc-
ton to restrain the Building Trades En-
ployers' association from ordering, main
tanning or continuing a lockout in nalleged
violation of an arbitration agreement en-
tered into between the association and
representatives or the labor unions.
In his opinion Justice Dickey said the
action was an entirely new one In the
courts, but he had come 10 the conclusion
that the arbitration agreement was not
enforcIble by the means sought or by any
other method, for the reason stated.
1T is well settled said the court.
"that an employer has a right to employ
and discharge any one he pleases, and a
workman may work or refuse to work at
will"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-26

FINISHING
letter

oyster Bay. L. T., Aug. B-Tsking ad-
vantage OF the fact that no engagements
are booked for today. the president and
Mrs. Roosevelt. accompanied by two OF
their sons, went for long horseback
ride. returning to Sycamore Hill. only in
time TO luncheon. Business was deferred
until afternoon.
During the next three or four days. the
president will put the finishing touches
on his letter of acceptance. II probably
will be placed in the hands OF printer
on September !.
The letter will contain approximately
l2ooa words The date Of its publication
has not been determined definitely but
II very likely will be on Monday. Sept r.
The president has not received the rep
reservations said 10 have been forwarded
10 him by the attorneys for the Western
Federation OF Miners. urging action by
the national government I'm the matter
OF the deportation OF citizens from the
disturbed district in Colorado. The de-
partinent Of commerce and labor. through
Carroll ID. Wright. commissioner OF labor,
and his agent. has made an exhaustive
inquiry into the Colorado labor situation
and is keeping in constant touch with e.
The president is thus enabled TO have
practically first hand information on the
subject
AS the matters stands now Il r. under
stood TO be entirely improbable that any
action will be taken by the national gov
crnment
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-26
TWO THOUSAND MEN TO
REPAIR STORM DAMAGE

Kingman. Ariz.. Aug. 2s.-The Santa Fe
expects to have 1000 men at work today
repairing the damage caused by Wednes-
days storm. At Crozier II Is estimated
that Ave miles OF traokage, bridges and
cribbing has been carried out Ths road
Is through high walled canon. From
the west yard OF Kingman, bridges are
down and hundreds OF feet of heavy grade
are carried out.
The breaks will have 20 be criiybed. and
as there is very little material to be had
only slight repairs can be made until the
damage east and west has been remedied.
Below Haviland all the cribbing has beeS
carried out and most OF the grade with It.
II Is estimated that IL will take at Least
eight days TO get the road In shape TO
move trains.
The Postal Telegraph lines are down
west OF here for miles.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-26
7 PERISH
IN AN OIL
TANK FIRE

Antwerp. Aug. 2s.-The oil tanks at
Hoboken. three miles from here. contain
ing about 2e,50O.ooo gallons OF petroleum.
are ablaze. together with all the sheds.
wagons and paraphernalia.
The fire started at the Russian com.
pany's tanks, through the ignition OF es-
Gaping gas. and the flames quickly spread
TO the Standard OIL company's tank A
high wind famed the fire. Troops ars
assisting the fremen to iocalize the con-
fiagaration.
The flremen say nothing can be done
except to allow the fire to burn itself out.
The estimate OF the losses run into
millions of francs.
The Standard Oil's mine tanks contain
ed $1,000 barrels OF oil. They are a to,al
loss but were insured for $240, ,0O0. One
Russian oil firm lost 10000 barrels, In
sured for S1so.oO0. Although a strong gale
was blowing towards the Scheldt the
quays wero not endangered.
1t is reported that four workmen are
missing and IL Is feared that they have
lost their lives In the flames.
London, Aug. pa dispatch to a news
agency from Antwerp says that seven
workmen perished In the oil fire ut Ho-
boken and that only two out OF 10 tanks
escaped. The loss is estimated at
81 go O00
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-26
UTAH REPUBLICANS
COMPLETE STATE TICKET.

Salt Lake City. Aug. 2s.-The Republ-
can state convention adjourned early to-
day after naming a complete ticket as fol-
lows.
Presidential electors. A. w. Wade. II. r.
Myton and u. II. Cannon; Congressman
Joseph Howell (renominated): governor.
John C. Cutler; secretary OF state, G. =.
Tingey: justice Of supreme court. ID. ~.
Straup: treasurer. James Christensen; (;
auditor, James A. Edwards; superinten-
dent Of schools. A. G. Nelson; attorney
general, NJ. A. Breeden.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-26
MANY ATTEND OLD HOME
DAY At FRANKLIN, n. \.

Franklin, N. H.. Aug. %-Thousands Of
former residents and other visitors
thronged this city today to assist In the
celebration of the 18th anniversary Of
Franklin. this marking the FIRST Old Home
day observance ever held here. pusidings
along all the principal streets were gaiiy
decorated and the weather was perfect
Governor Nahum J. Bachelor was pres
ent during the entire day and found him
self among old friends as his home is IN
East Andover. near the Franklin line
The forenoon was spent I'm informal
gatherings and the renewal OF old friend
ship. dinner was served Tn many visi-
tors In the First Baptist church. while
hundreds OF others Joined In a basket pic-
mic at Odeil Park.
A reception was then rendered TO Gov
ernor and Mrs Bachelor ia the Opera
House. at Franklin Falls.
lowed. in the nature OF n reunion and
school session Of former teachers and
students or The old Franklin Academy In
the Academy building. George r. Stone,
a leading attorney OF this city. presided
az the exercises and the speakers inci1d-
ed Governor Bachelor and Professor
George J. Cummings OF Washington. ID.
c.: Charles A. Jewell and r. r. Demick
OF Boston; James 8. Weymouth OF La
coma: A. A. Smith OF Reading. Mass,
and Edward q. Leach. Of Franklin, su
former studens-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-26
TWO BATTERIES ON THE
MARCH To MANASSAS,

Binghampton. N. Y. Aug. 2e.-Covered
with dust and bearing other marks Of a
long journey the 23d and 27th batteries
from Fort Ethan Allen. Vermont
marched into Sidney, Delaware county
% miles east of this city. yesterday af-
temoon, where they will camp for two
days.
The soldiers left Fort Ethan Allen
Aug. 10 and have had only two stormy
days since their departure. There are
in all about 700 men.
They will leave Saturday for Manas-
sas, Va, where they are to take part
I'm the army manoeuvres.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-26

The operations on Anping are supported
from Gutziatcy. three miles higher up the
Idanhe river and along the Taitse river.
and another apanese column is moving
on Liandiansian along the south side from
Siaolinaay 10 miles northeast OF Hal
cheng. That Gen. Kuropatkin had forseen
these various moves Is shown by The man
ner in which the attack on Tanzapu was
met and by the repulse OF the japanese
at Siaolindzy.
The Baltic feet, which sailed from
Cronstadt last night on 10 days trial
cruise. consisted OF 20 warshipe. The en-
peror leaves here tomorrow for the Don
to bid farewell 10 departing troops.
INJURY IRREPARABLE.
The Russ today declares II is In
is not the slightest foundation for the re-
port that Italy has suggested to France
an offer OF her good offices on behalf Of
Russia.
An inspection OF the cruiser Askold
proves according TO the Russ. that the
damage is irreparable and she is forced to
disarm, thus closing one phase OF the In
cident Protection OF the crew now de-
wolves upon China. and incidentally upon
the neutral powers having warships at
Shanghai. The paper adds the warning:
This protection must be effective as
another breach OF neutrality on the part
OF Japan will force Russia to regard
China as a belligerent and thus change
the whole aspect OF affairs In the Far
East"
CONTRABAND TRADE.
The Novoe vremya supposes now that
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-26
BRIDGE CONTRACTORS SIGN
new SCALE Of WAGES.

Boston. Aug 2s.-The union carpen-
ters' district council Of this city has an
nounced to its afllisted bodies that all
the wharf and bridge contractors with
a few exceptions have agreed to sign
a new working schedule, which pro-
vides for an eisht-hour day instead Of
a nlne-hour day.
The wages will be the same as under
the longer day schedule. This general
agreement will PRACTICAL end the strike
OF wharf workers that has been in pro-
gress many weeks
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-26
NO ORDERS
TO WATCH
RUSSIANS

foundation for the report circulated in
the Uuited States that the American
South Atlantic squadron Rear Admiral
Chadwick commanding now In these
waters had been ordered 10 leave here
and watch the Russian VOLUNTEER fleet
vessel Smolensk which IL was added. was
believed to be waiting for an American
ship.
The British warshipe Crescent, odon.
Pearl and Fort. Rear Admiral Dumford
commanding, are at the Seychelles
Islands I'm the vicinity OF Zanzibar. IL is
understood that the admiralty has esnt
orders 10 the admiral directing him 20
communicate with the Smciensk and ST
Petersburg.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-26
INDIVIDUAL CONTEST IN
NATIONAL RIFLE MATCH

Fort Riley, Aug. 2s.-Shooting in the ma
tional individual rife match was resumed
today with Sergeant Maybee marine
corps, with a score OF 40 out OF possible
500. leading in the rapid fire, and Private
r. r. Pile, District of Columbia. with
score OF Us out OF a possible 200. having
the highest score In the slow fire.
Today the rapid firing was finished and
skirmish firing, with two runs by each
competitor followed. completing the indi-
yidual match.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-26

Champion Jeffries has made statement
In which he says:
81 am stronger. faster and heavier than
at any time in my ring career and I
seen on possibility OF the championship
passing from me. ] expect to prove my
superiority over Munroe in a decisive
manner. He will not have me at the dis
advantage of fighting at high altitude.
which affected me so in the Butte fght."
Munroe says: II realize l am to tight
the best man in the world. but thisd oes
not scare me. 1 am going to do my best.
Where two powerful men are hghting II
is often toss up as TO which will land
a deceive blow. l hope TO be that one and
will do in all In my power 70 wrest the
championship from Jeffries."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-26
FIRST OBSTACLE.

the vladivostok squadron is temporarily
out of commission, contraband trade will
resume full swing especially since the
Smolensk. which has proved TO be the
Flying Dutchman to English traders on
the South Aferican route. Is now definite
ly headed on"
Comparing the methods OF the two
countries, the Novoe Vremya continues
I'VE must confess we prefer the open
frank hospitality with which the United
States Is supplying foodstuffs and war
material to japan to the hypocriticai
manner In which England has been carry
ing on the same trade"
JAPs PUSH FORWARD
A dispatch from Lao Yang under date
OF August 3, says the Japan eastern
forces began a forward movement Aug
ust "a. eight companies going on the main
Lao Lang road, in the direction OF Liam
diansian. The Russian outposts held
their position, the fight continuing yes
terday. The result is not stated, but is
understood the second Twelfth japanese
Guards divisions are participating.
JAPANESE ATTACKING.
Lao Yang, Aug. 2S.-The nghting which
began yesterday continues today at Liam
diansian, 2s miles southeast of Lao Yang.
The japanese attacking.
TO JOIN BALTIC SQUADRON.
Constantinople, Aug 26-The Russian
Navigation company's steamers Yenona
and Meteor laden with coal, supplies and
fresh water, traversed the Bosphorus yes
terday. They are said TO be on the way
to join the Baltic squadron.
Continued on Page Two.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-26

Two score or more OF the tenants were
taken out by policemen and firemen and
several times officers entered smoke
filled houses in search OF babies which
mothers thought they had left behind.
The fire losses fall on the Mason Coal
company and the Finishing company and
total upwards OF $4,000. In one yard
in the fire area 1000 cords OF wood was
entirely consumed. Most OF the property
was insured. The tenement houses are
OF poor construction and the loss on
them is small.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-26
SECRETARY MORTON AGAIN
AT HIS DESK AT WASHINGTON.

Washington. Aug. 2e.-Mr. Morton, sec
retary OF the navy, was again at his
desk at the navy department today after
an absence Of several weeks. The sec
retary will soon commence work upon
his annual report.
In view Of the speech he recently made
in Chicago advocating the largest navy
in the world, the bureau chiefs of thee
department are hopeful that his estimate
TO congress this year will be generous.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-26
Won PlEHVE'S ASSASSIN
SENTENCED TO DEATH,

st. Petersburg. Aug. 2s.--It Is reported
that Samsonof, the assassin OF Won
Plehve. ha sheen sentenced TO death and
that the sentence Is now before the en-
peror.
The reports which have been circulated
about Samsonoff having escaped and also
that he was dead are declared TO be false
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-26
new TARGET FOR SANDY
HOOK PROVING GROUNDS.

Washington. Aug. 2s.-At the instance
Of the board OF ordnance and fortifca-
tions OF the army, Secretary Taft has
called upon the navy department for
permission to have constructed at the
New York navy yard a target represent
ing a section OF an armored cruiser. which
shall be erected at the Sandy Hook
proving ground for the use Of the ord
nance department Of the army in It's
tests.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-26

A brick building nearby, occupied by the
Hartford Building Finishing company
and dozen tenement houses were soon
ablaze the occupants in both instances
having to run for their lives. the workmen
losing even their tools. The hremen
abandoned the arsenal and the brick
building, OF which only the walls stand.
centreing their attention on the tene-
ment house property. which was saved.
although several roofs were burned
through.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-26
NO ESSENTIAL CHANGE IN
SENATOR H0AR'S CONDITION.

Worcester. Mass, Aug. 8-General
lockwood Hoar issued the following
bulletin regarding the condition OF his
father, Senator George F. Hoar. at $3.50
o'clock this morning:
THE senator is quiet He did not have
quite 80 good night as the night before
There Is no essential change in his gene
raj condition..
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-26
WILL TRY TO SETTLE
THE OCEAN RATE WAR

London, Aug ga telegram from Liv-
erpool today announced that Lord Inver-
clyde. chairman Of the Cunard Line. and
Herr Ballin, director general Of the Ham,
burg-American line, will meet at Frank
fort. Germany. Aug %, to try TO SETTLE
the rate war.
Messrs. Ismay and Dawkins. represent
ing the International Mercantile Marine
company. have been invited to attend the
meeting.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-26
WILL BE
AGAIN
DISCUSSED

Rome. Aug. 2s.-The appointment OF a
coadjutator archbishop OF Boston will
again be discussed at the next meeting
OF the congregation of the propaganda.
The objections to the nomination Of
Bishop Harkins of Providence, are his
age and Ill health.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-26

sault ste Marie. ont. Aug 26.-J. c.
Patterson and II ID. Hill. clerks in the
Bank OF Commerce. have been drowned in
ST. Mary river by the upeetting of their
canoe.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-26
STEAMER RUNS DOWN YACHT;
FOUR OR FIVE PERSONS MISSING

Detroit. Mich. Aug 2e.-The captain OF
the steamer oglebay reports that the
oglebay ran down a sailing yacht contain
ing four or ive persons of the head Of
Belle Isle. The vicinity has been care
fully searched. but no trace Of the craft
can be found
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-26
ADVANCING
AGAINST LAO YANG !!

St Petersburg Aug 26Aer four weeks interval the Jap
have resumed their advance against General Kuropakn
positions.
The opposing contact and south of Lao Yang
and fighting has been in progress since Wednesday,
The advces at hand enable the officials to
form opinion whether will result in general
but the and character of the Japanese
leads to the conclusion
Since the rains ceased week there have been continued
ntmatons that General Kuopakn about to the Of
ensiv instead of that the Japanese who attacked the
Russian commanders and southern positions.
ARMIES COOPERATING.
Japanese column strong reported on Tuesday to
marching the right bank of Lao river which would
indicate that three Japanese armies cooperating in envopng
three sides of Lao Yang that General Kurok selected
Tanpudzy the for his attempt drive the wedge
Kuopakns deences Anpng and Liandansan which
respectively miles northwest and southwest of Tantz
apudy being the Lanhe river eight miles above the
confluence river whence ridge
ward.
FIRST OBSTACLE.
capture of the bridge will be the first obstacle of the Jap
anee will entail fighting If the Japanese
successful positions Anping and Liandanan will
become precarious.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-26
HARTFORD ESCAPES.
A F[AGRAT|ON

Hartford Conn., Aug a6-An ncipien blaze around the smoke
occupied by the WOOD
saving Mason Coal led to bad he scare In
city today only the immediate calling out OF all hrhghtng
apparatus prevented a conhagration.
strong wind blowing and FIVE minutes after the hre was
first noticed flames and brands set
ting a cloud adjacent property.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-26
FIRE CAUSES LOSS OF
$4,000 AT H0LBR00K, MASS.

Holbrook. Mass, Aug 6.--Fire today
destroyed the factory Of the Bay State
Leather Fibre company here and damaged
the DAILY hotel and three dwellings. The
total loss - about 5000 with partial in
surance. The cause OF the fre is un-
known
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-26
STILL TRYING
To END STRIKE.

Chicago Aug 26-Union
with the committee appointed by the city council seek of
yards Separate
ranged
President Donnelly of the Butcher Matthew Carr of
the allied trades conference board and Organizer John Fitzpatrick
the Chicago Federation of Labor selected represent
The packers gathered the Offices of Nelson Morris Com
pany where proposed settle the strike
by aldermen discussed.
The conference private but Alderman Thomas Carey
was admitted and remained for almost hour.
Eight Catholic clergymen after conference have decided
offer of the strike.
reply invitation speak in Chicago Should Negroes
Act as Washington
ton, owing o previous engagements
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-26
FOUR CHILDREN DROWNED.

Cleburne. Tex. Aug. 2s-Four children
we're drowned last evening by the cap
sizing Of a boat in the Brszos river near
Acton
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-26

FAY0R|TE,
100 To 50


) San Francisco, Aug. 26.-Both (
) Jeffries and Munroe are ready for (
) their fight tonight. Sporting men (
) from all parts OF the country are
) here, and IL is expected that the (
) receipts from admissions will be
over $4,000. Betting remains light {
) at odds OF 100 to s5 In favor OF JEFF (
} fries. The pugilists devoted today Z
) TO rest.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-26

THE public accepts the mer-
i chants own estimate OF the
importance of his store. Appro-
pirate advertising creates q
fav orabIe impression
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-19

No. 30 D lily Pullman Drawing Room and
Buffet Sleeping Car between jacksonville and
ST Louis.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-19
where Convicts Ever Wear ShrOuds
and Sleep Beside Collins.

Entombed in Il grim castle on the
outskirts of Lisbon are some of the
most miserable men on earth. These
are the inmates of Portugals deadly
prisons of silence In this building ev-
erything that human ingenuity can
suggest to render the lives Of its pris-
oners horrible, maddening torture is
done. The corridors, piled tier on tier
five stories high, extend from COM
mon center like the spOkes of a huge
wheel. The cells are narrow, tomb
like, and within each stands coffin.
The prison garb is a shroud. The at
PENDANTS creep about in felt slippers.
No one, is allowed to utter a word.
The doors are unlocked, and the half
thousand wretches march out, cloth
ed in shrouds and with faces covered
by masks. for it is part Of this
hideous punishment that none may
look upon the countenances of his fell
low prisoners Few of them endure
this torture for more than ten years.