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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-09-20

&c B HOLMES, Chairman
GEORGE II. POOLE, Secretary.
Dnted.Aug Goth. 1904
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-02
MURDER IN
SECOND
DEGREE

Boston. July "A verdict OF guilty Of
murder In the second degree was reached
against Ray c. Johnson here today after
the jury in the case had devoted 20 con-
secutive hours trying TO reach an agree
ment. Johnson, who is % years OF age.
and who formerly resided in Burlington,
VT. shot and killed Mrs. Sadie A. Peters
at a house in the south end Of this city
January 5th.
The government alleged that the crime
was committed while Johnson was in a
At OF jealousy over the Peters woman
whom he had been living with. The de-
fense admitted the shooting but claimed
that the crime was carried out while
Johnson was insane.
When the verdict was reached before
Judge Bond in the superior court today
counsel for the defendant moved for
stay Of sentence and this was granted.
The defence was given until July 13 TO
file exceptions as a basis for a new trial.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-02

Samuel /. Carpenter, Capt. George Hunt,
Daniel NJ Patt. Charles w. Trescott, Jr.,
Pembroke s. Eddy, Dexter Gorton. John
II. Leonard.
The line will form on Promenade street,
right resting on the bridge on Exchange
place, and will move promptly at $50
a. m.
FORMATION OF LINE.
The following companies will parhci-
pate I'm the parade and will be assigned
positions in the line In the order in which
they will compete for the prizes offered
by the committees:
Platoon of Police.
Chief Marshal. Capt. George Hunt
Chief OF Staff, Capt Alonzo Williams.
Aids 10 the Chief Marshall: DR.. A. Hol-
lingworth, John ID. Peck. Harry Nee
gan, William Erskine, Capt. r. III. Bar
Der, Harry Daw.
FIRST DIVISION.
Hedley-Livsey Band. w. F. Livsey.
leader.
Proidence Veteran Firemens Associa-
tion. President Archibald Martin.
Gaspee Engine. No. 9, Foreman Geo. Hunt
Pawtucket Veteran Firemen's Associa-
ton, President Baxter H Studley.
Engine Rhode Island, No. /. Foreman
Charles f. Thurber.
Albion Veteran Firemen's Association,
President William Erskine.
Engine Arnold b. Chase. Foreman Hiram
Smith.
watchemoket Fire Engine Company, No.
/, East Providence.
Engine Watchemoket. Foreman John ].
Mullen.
Narragansett Engine Company, No. 2
Riverside east Providence)
Engine Narragansett. Foreman W. s.
Balkcom. F. and ID. Band.
I Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company,
No 1. Bristol. r I.
Engine Hydraulion No. /, Foreman d. @.
Coggeshall.
Cataract Fire Company. Lakewood r. I.
Cataract No. 2, Foreman 8. X. NJ. Rob-
ertson
SECOND DIVISION.
Sockanosset School band.
Cranston Volunteer Fire Engine Com
pany. Cranston.
Star No. l. Foreman Michael McNabb.
Natick Fire Engine Company. No. /, Ma
tick, r L.
Natick, No. 1, Foreman Richard F. Wor-
dell
Drum Corps.
Mashapaug Volunteer Fire Company. No.
/. Auburn, r. /.
Mashs paug.' No. /, Foreman Walter z.
Place.
Rough and Ready Veteran Firemen's As
sociation, Olneyville, President George
+. A. Beane.
Engine Nameaug. Foreman n. Anderson.
Pocasset Fire Company, Knightsville,
Cranston.
Engine Ocean. Foreman Leroy whitman.
Volunteer Fire Company, Pawtuxet.
Engine Fire King Foreman Frederick
Johnson.
Central Falls Veteran Firemen's Associa-
~
Continued on Page Ten.)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-02

For several months past the members
of the Joint special committee OF the
city council have labored energetically
for a fitting celebration OF July on Mon
day next, and with favorable weather
there can be no question but their efforts
will be rewarded with success. The MEM
bers OF the committee are Councilman
Roswell c. Smith. chairman; Councilmen
Robert c. Root. Joseph Balch, Henry G.
Rawson, jeremiah III. Hall. and Aldermen
Burmah e Perkins. stephen A. Cooke,
and Dennis f. Mccarthy.
At AIS a. m. (sunrise). the several city
flags will be set. A national salute will
be fired by a detachment OF Battery A,
Light Artillery. under command OF Capt.
Charles II. Weaver
At $3.50 a. m. the several bells OF the
city will be rung for half an hour.
FIREMEN'S PARADE.
At a. m. there will be a grand fire.
mems parade, followed by an old-fash-
toned muster of veteran hremen on Ex-
change place. under the general super
vision of. the Providence Veteran Fire
mems association. Capt George Hunt has
been appointed chief marshal OF the pa
rade. and the following committee OF ar
rangements will have charge of the mus
ter, viz: John f. Spencer. chairman
Archibald Martin. president; Washing
ton !. Williams, treasurer; Albert C.Win-
sor, secretary: Benjamin +. Harrington,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-02
SATISFACTION IN RUSSIA.

dispatch from Gen. Kuropatkin, dated
June 30 has been received by the EN-
peror:
Not only has General Kurolxis for
ward movement in the direction of Hal
cheng and Tatchekiao been suspended.
but even the Japanese troops marching
on the road to Khansa towards Siandian
have begun to retire towards Chanza on
the road TO Siuyen.
The village Of Madiavaize has been oc-
cupied by our troops.
mo japanese retreaet has been OBJ
served on the southern road leading TO
aKichou across the Chapan Tin Pass. Our
cavalry operating in the direction Of Sen
uchen has retreated north under pressure
Of the enemy.
"Southwards OF Haicheng the Japanese
have placed strong infantry advance
posts for a distance OF 122 miles along
the road leading from the different
passes
THE japanese advance in the Feng
Wang Cheng region has ceased, while in
the Huayensian and Sintsintin districts
the enemy has retired southwards."
REACHING A CRISIS.
Chez Foo July 2.--Afairs are. 1t is as
serted. reaching a crisis at Port Arthur
and the Russians are ready TO meet II
The few foreigners remaining at Port
Arthur with the exception OF several who
are under suspicion, have been ordered to
leave. A number arrived here today.
They included the managers and clerks
OF large firms, which continued In busl-
ness during the siege. The Russians
sealed the premises and gave the mer-
chants receipts for their stocks OF goods.
The Norwegian steamer Sentis Is in the
harbor ready TO bring out the women and
children. Every subject IL is reported
has been ordered to take a place in the
ranks and join the forces facing the in
vaders on the hills back OF the town.
Four battleships. gunboats and torpedo
boats are kept In the harbor while two
battleships FIVE cruisers and torpedo
boats make excursions to sea. One tor
pedo boat. II is claimed. has succeeded in
making three trips to Yinkow and IL is
reported that on her last trip Admiral
Skrydloff was taken TO Port Arthur on
her.
Continued on Page Two.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-02
JAPS HAVE FIGHT WITH
: I[ADIV0Si0K FLEET!

Nagasak, July 2-The Vfadvostok squadron of Russian
ships reported off ku island last night and the sound of firing
heard a Goto island.
London July 2According dispatch from Toxic to the
Central News only three cruisers of the Vadvoc squadron
the Su island channel torpedo boats belonging
the squadron had apparently returned to Vladvostok
Heavy cannonadng heard ashore half eight
terday evening dispatch says but the and results OF the
fight known The Russian ships however to have
suffered damage they afterwards making north
eastery direction.
Petersburg July 2Nohng is known here of the report
that fight has taken place between the Vadvook squadron
Japanese squadron commanded by Vice Admiral Kam
SATISFACTION IN RUSSIA.
St Petersburg July Much satisfaction is expressed in all
circles coming from Russian official that
Admiral Who squadron sustained damage the tight
al Port Arthur on June 23.
papers unsparng their denuncaton of the reports
disseminated Toxic of the sinking OF baeshp and the Grip
pling of two other vessels.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-02

The Novoe vremya publishes leading
article on the subject under the captxsl
"Togo Lies"
The Journal De st. Petersburg prints
a special dispatch from Lao Yang, dated
yesterday, saying the Japanese are re-
treating all along the line. The Russky
Invalid. the army organ, expresses the
ouinion that the movement OF the Jap
anese from Feng Wang Cheng in the
direction OF Lao Yang is simply demon
stration made for the purpose or check
ing the Russian cavalry north or Salm-
atsze and drawing of General kuropat-
kin's attention from the Chipanlin ana
Dalin Passes, over which the Japapese
are advancing toward Hal Cheng, which
is their real present objective.
A GENERAL ADVANCE.
Lao Yang, July 2.-The Japanese are
advancing over an extended front. Gen
eral Kuropatkin is in personal command
of the Russian troops and the latter arc
I'm splendid spirits. The Russians are
holding Dalin Pass. Fifteen train ar-'v
ing here daily. Major General Mischen-
kos trt ops are lighting constantly.
The Russians assert that photographs
taken prove that the japanese are kill
ing the wounded. Lieutenant Chita, II Is
said who was wounded near Siuyen. June
2h. ana who was left on the field, was
wounded thrice by the Japanese The
Russian soldiers are furious at this wan
tom cruelty. They also claim that the
Japanese use foul language In approach
ing trc Russians.
RUSSIANS RETREAT.
Gen. Kurokis quarters in the field via
Fusan. June 2S.-Delayed In Transmission.
The Russia troops have retreated all
along the line before the northern ad-
vance OF the Japanese army and the
country TO the northwest is almost clear
OF them. "
cavalry division which has been ac-
tive in front OF the japanese right has re-
tired along the roads and across the
country. II appears as though Gen.
Kuropatkin feared he would be surround
ed Should he determine make a
stand at Liao Yang a decisive battle be-
fore the rains is probable.
REPORT FROM KURoPATKIN.
st. Petersburg, July 2-The following
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-02
MANY MILLS
TO Be idle
NEXT WEEK

Fall River Mass. July "A large
number Of the mills will be idle next
week. corporations operating considerably
more than a million spindles having de-
cided not to start the machinery in view
of the holiday and Indifferent demand for
cloth.
Among the mills closed are the Bar
nard. Barnaby, Border City. Stafford.
Cornell. Davol King Philip. Laurel Lake.
Mechanics. Merchants No. 1, Narragan-
sett. Osborn, Seaconnet, Weetamoc.
Granite and other companies.
SHUT DOWN AT HOLYOKE.
HolyolIe, Mass, July "A number OF
the mills of this city were shut down to-
day for a week or more. The Linden.
Holyoke. Nonatuck, Mt Tom and Wau-
regan mills OF the American Writing
Paper company were among the number.
The Lyman cotton mills will not start
until July IL and the weaving department
OF the Skinner Manufacturing Co. will be
idle next week. The Chicopee cotton
mills at Chicopo employing 100 hands.
are closed until July IL.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-02
THIEVES
LOOT A
STORE

%@s4.:.A%S.~@4%4 41@@-.'.t3..3319@
% When Mrs. Rachel Ingham, who Z
% conducts a small variety store in
o. Pawtucket. opened the doors OF her
@ place OF business this morning, she
o found that during last night the
o store had been entered, and that
O. practically all her stock in trade !:
o had been carried away by robbers. y
% Entrance was effected through 4
Z. rear window, and judging from the
% amount and variety OF articles. a
o wagon must have been used in
o carrying away the stolen goods. Z
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-02

EVERY merchant who adver-
- tises attracts gradually an
aggregation Of readers, many Of
whom never visited his store.
When they do visit his store they
feel - though they had known him
for long time. I.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-02
HARVARD GIVES
YALE A WH|TEWASR

New York, July aAthough the deciding game between the
Harvard and scheduled for early hour
today big gathering spectators the Polo grounds
long before the coegians began their preliminary work. The
weather excellent and the diamond and ouheld
in fine condition
coos the rival colleges seemed to be distributed equally
among the gandstand and the students aided
y hundreds graduates almost continuous dn singing
their college songs interspersed with partisan cheers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-02
TOMORROW,

Fair weather, with west
erly winds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-02
HOW THE FOURTH
WILL BE OBSERVED

Providence the patriotic observ-
independence Day and this will again be
demonstrated Monday next
of special committee of the city council
parade in the morning, followed by muster
Exchange place and balloon ascension at Roger VIII
Iarns park at p.
There will be fireworks and band concert in the evening at Davis
park Roger Williams park and Dexter training grounds
by steamboat and rail galore and the
seaside and inland will offer extra attractions
to seekers recreation health and pleasure
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-02
BOSTON'S CELEBRATION OF
FOURTH BEGINS EARLY.

Boston, July 2--The Independence Day
celebration was practically begun today
in this city and other places In New
England The stock markets made a
holiday OF Il and many manufacturing
establishments shut down for several days
and IN numerous cases for all OF next
week
Travel from Boston all day was very
heavy. thousands having arranged TO re-
main away until Tuesday. The British
naval and military veterans associations
will leave for Portland this evening ia
participate IN the celebration there. Ths
Britishers will be accompanied by rep
resantatves OF the Ancient and Honor
able Artillery company. Lancers. Fusil-
eers and Highland Dress brigade.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-02
MAD MUllAH OF S0MALILAND
Is AGAIN ON THE WARPATH

Alden. July 2.-The so-called Mad Mullah
OF British Somaliland is again on the war
paht. He is camped south Of Hogal with
5000 followers, 1000 OF whom are armed
with rifles and has large supplies OF am
muntion and transport
Some OF the tribes hitherto friendly TO
the British are reported 10 have Joined
the Mullah since the British forces were
withdrawn from the country.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-02
TURKS
SLAUGHTER
ARMENIANS

Washington, July 2--Secretary Hay to-
day received the following cablegram
Persia:
"Ishahn. July 2-Turkish barbarians
massacring thousands. Armenians hum
bly, solicit United States government In
the name OF Christianity and humanity
TO save innocent lives.
(Signed) Armenian Bishop in Persia"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-02
FALL RIVERS POPULATION.

Fall River. Mass. July 7-The assessors
MADE their returns today. showing
population OF 113. $50. an increase of y over
last year. There was afalling on In the
assessed polls and the number OF empty
tenements was doubled. showing that
many families have left the city since the
cnrtailment Of operatives IN the mills was
inaugurated
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-02

There Is no clue to the identity OF the
thieves. Among the articles found TO
have been taken, and but little OF value
was left in the store. were cigars. cigar
cites. condensed milk. tobacco. both for
chewing and smoking. case OF soap. a
case OF biscuits a part barrel OF sugar.
lamp chimneys. stocking. rubber over
shoes. shirts, overalls, sardines. as weh
as a considerable number OF other things.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-24
Great Pitching Stunts"

In the recent game with Ias Vegas,
Starr, who pitched for Albuquerque
only pitched nineteen balls In the first
two innings. He struck out three mel
ii the first On nine strikes and IN
tho second used only ten throws 20 do
the trick, Striking ont SIX men In
two innings on nineteen pitched balls
HI going come. II Ii a record any
pitcher could well feel proud of.
Tucson Citizen.
The above Is q marvellous record.
since II Ii necessary ~ pitch elgh.
teen balls 10 retire the men, even II
they every ono "spllt tho plate" III
Faso's star, HIT, did nearly as well
In Sundays game against Tucson He
famed five ont Of the SIX up In the
second md third innings, using only
Twenty balls on the five men. How.
ever, II Mr.. starr really performed
the above feat, he holds Tho worlds
itwirling record, and II Il especially
remarkable against such a good stick.
ing'' team ns that Of Las Vegas El
Paso News.
There IN ND truth In the first ~,
cord claimed and there IL probably
none fiji tho second.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-24
A Pertinent Question

Al notice was published by The op.
liz yesterday which vas clipped from
one of the local Spanish papers
and which was addressed ITO all
citizens residing within the limits OF
the Las Vegas grant This notice
related TO a meeting which ii 10 be
held al the court house tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock for the pnr-
pose Of taking action Iii reference 70
the management Of said grant by the
authorities of the town Of Las We
gas
Tho question has been asked and we
believe properly Why was notice Of
this meeting not given To The optic
for publication In common with the
Spanish papersg' There are residing
In this community something over
five thousand people who do not look
to the Spanish papers for their news
of local matters but who are residents
OF the Las Vegas grant aud interest
VI Iii al that pertains 10 1t. II the
notice was addressed In good faith TO
all citizens residing within the limits
Of the Las Vegas grant" i shonld
have been published where all eth
Gems residing on the grant would have
had opportunity 10 see II. The omis
sion appears worthy Of explanation.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-24
In1D0r.fanf Session OF the
Sheep Sanitary Board

seven capable Inspectors would be en-
ployed at a fixed and permanent sal
airy from now until January !, 1905,
for the purpose Of aiding in the eradi-
cation of this disease.
The board was In session IN the a.
ternoon and Inspectors were named ne.
fore an adjournment was taken. An
order was made at the afternoons
session directing that all sheep with
IN the territory be dipped between
this date and the first Of October. The
United States inspectors under DIR.
Metzger and the territorial sheep In,
spectors are To work ID unison 70 see
to il that this order Of the board Is
carried out % the letter and In spirit,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-24
Cars Aave Arrived.

Ali yarnlshea bright In olive green
and gold. car No. 3 III The Alhuquor.
quo Electric Street railway. arrived
this morning IN local freight No. aa,
and this afternoon was unloaded from
the car on which Il came from 81
Louis at the Railroad 0 cross.
ing, A track Is being laid from the
Santa Fe tracks TO the street car
tracks on First street md car No 3
Will likely be landed on the electric
limo tonight or tomorrow, II may he
run over the new tracks tomorrow
as 4 trial and II everything works All
right. the inauguration Of Albuquer.
quo electric street railway service will
occur within the next few days.
This q ii q specimen Of the 9th.
ers, which will follow. The seats are
cane and reversible. The sides Of tho
car are 50 arranged that they may
be made opened In fair weather and
closed when the weather IL bad, They
certainly look good. Albuquerque
Citizen.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-24

II Is pleasant 20 announce that the
Joseph Newman company Will be tn
Las Vegas again at the Duncan opera
house Monday. August 80. n IA one
OF the most welcome attractions that
visits this city. Refined, artistic and
care.destroying are all adjectiyes that
may properly be used IN reference 70
an evening spent with the Joseph
Newman company. Mr.. Newman him
self is one OF those rare men 70 whom
has been given the power 70 make
others laugh. His humor IL healthful
and up-todate. and he has the repu'
tation Of always having something
new for his audience. The program.
as usual, will include two little com.
edies among which are Leap Year
"A Happy Pair. and MY Milliner's
BILL" all 81 which are very amusing
and neyer fall 20 please.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-24
Euchre party.

Mrs. Henry Goldatein yesterday af.
ternoon In honor Of her sister, Miss
Bertha Marx, Of Philadelphia. enter.
tanned f~iftyfour OF her lady friends
az euchre. Mrs. Emma Cohn was
the fortunate winner on the first
prize, and Miss Augusta Bonnheim
carried OFF the second prize. while
Miss Lillian Coleman was awarded
the consolation prize. Tho ten,
hand game OF enehre was won by
Mrs Morris Danzlger. Refresh.
ments were served and a most enjoy.
able afternoon was spent nj the tas
tily decorated residence OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Goidstein. EMNIn
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-24

me territorial sheep sanitary board.
met yesterday III ihe governors office
at the capitol building. There were
present President solomon Luna, q
Los Lunas: Harry ". Kelly, Las We.
gas: ~. S. Prayer, Roswell: Charles
sIayter. Clayton; Thomas D. Burns.
Jr., TERRA Amarillo; Harry +. Lee,
secretary, Albuquerque; Dr.. Lewis
Metzger, Of the board of animal IN.
dustry: Governor otero. and d num-
her Or prominent sheep men.
The question Of dipping all sheep
within the limits Of the territory for
the purpose of stamping out scab
among them, was discussed = was
decided by the board that d force OF
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-24

Tho Optic W reliably informed Tint
chas. Hfold VIII be The head Of a
wholesale drygoods. notions and gents
furnishing establishment which will
coon BE- counted among the important
business houses Of FL Paso. with
Mr.. Ilfcld III the new business win be
associated Mr.. L I. solomon, until
recently engaged In business In Now
York city, and whose home for the
past year has been III III Paso.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-24


Clark NJ. Moore. q the Moore
Lumber company, who returned VIZ.
ierday afternoon from a trip 70 Kan.
sas points, lett hIs arm behind I'm
II will follow I'm q little late- Or
This arm. which Il tho very lateAt
and nus, improved erticle on .hG
marloE Nsa purchased In kansas
Cts. Ii has been thoroughly edn.
Gated and trimmed, u ean knock Q
man down: pick III 4 pin. and 90 any.
thing else which d good right arm
should know how % do. Mr. Moora'r
host of friends may anticipate the
pleasure ~ d rlghthand shake again
In the near future.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-24
democratic county Convention.

The democratic county convention
was called to order by @. A. LARA.
soto this morning In the court house.
Chas. r. Rudolph q made chairman,
Geo. II. bunker secretary. The meet
Ing was large and enthusiastic. 4. A.
Manzanares, Jr., Geo. II Hnnker, w.
u. Bunker, IN. A. Gigens and Chas.
Tamme were appointed delegates from
precinct 70. 70 the territorial conyen'
ton and d w. Needer. Jose de ID
Cruz Pine, Flladelfo Raca, j. M. Her
nandez and T. j. Iudt from the west
side, The convention instructed the
delegates 10 use all means in theii
power for the nomination OF Geo. p
Money for delegate to congress.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-24

Before w. y. Bunker. United States
commissioners today Carlos NJ. Woods
and Ambrosia n. Sandoval. or Ration.
were a~rraigned on a charge of ylolat-
Ing the Edmonds law. The evidence
In the case was such that the commits,
sioner held them over to await the
action of the federal grand jury,
Woods in the sum OF three hundred
dollars and TIM woman in the sum Of
two hundred dollars.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-24
BIG COTTON FIRM
CAN'T MEET MARGINS

NEW ORLEANS. Aug. 24.--A no.
tice was posted on the board OF the
cotton exchange TO day that II. II.
Page \ Company were unable to meet
their calls for margins.
The firm is one Of the most i'm.
portant In business on the exchange,
No details Of their trouble were learn,
ca.