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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-18
BISHOP WILL Be SUSPENDED
IF he DOESN'T OBEY ORDER.

Rome. yuly is.-From the highest
source II IN learned that the vatican's
view Of the situation between the Holy
See and France is as follows:
The pope regards the dissolution OF
the concordat by France as absolutely
certain. The pretext IL that the Holy
6ee before the visIt OF President Loubet
TO Rome called on Bishop Geay Of Laval
10 resign. He refused and was summoned
TO Rome TO answer the gravest charges.
The bishop appealed 20 the French gov
srnment which claimed that the Holy
See Was infringing the concordat. but as
the bishop had not been punished For
sfgn Minister Delcasse acknowledg ged
tllaf the Vatican was within its rights
However. while In the concordat itself
there Is nothing TO show that the Vatican
was not within It's rights. Premier Conbes
differs from his colleague and bases his
contonton on the so-called organic ar
ficiss winch constitute an enla re- sment
Of the concordat made by the French gov
ernment and which Was never acknOwl-
edged by the Holy See The pontln Is
firmly decided 20 proceed with the case
OF the bishop who. II he is not IN Rome
on the 18th Inst. will be suspended
The hikhop was invited by Pope Leo
XIII. 20 resign and refused 20 do So
showing the case 10 one OF long standing.
Az the Vatican IL Is absolutely denied
that any other prelates are concerned
in the question az issue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-18
Damage
BY BURST
RESERVOIR

Scottdafe. Pa. July 1s.-With the roar
OF Niagara the new reservoir OF the Ctu-
sens Water company burst Saturday
night at midnight and more than 2oo,o
COO gallons of water rushed down the val
10y. sweeping all before It. 1t was dis
covered about o'clock that the dam was
in danger of breaking and messengers
wero hastily sent through the valley TO
warn the people OF their peril. Hundreds
OF lives were thus saved. For few
hours later the whole valley was under
water.
The damage 10 the machinery and
reservoir alone will amount TO at least
$4,000 When the torrent swept down
upon the valley buildings were torn from
their foundations and carried away on
the crest OF the great wave. Crops valued
at thousands of dollars were completely
wiped.
bridges were carried out. In the gorge
Just below the dam, huge trees were torn
out by the roots and stones were over
turned by the flood. The new pump and
engine installed Saturday below the face
OF the dam TO pump the leakage back
into the reservoir were wrenched from
their foundations. propelled % yards from
their original positions and buried under
the mass of wreckage from the wall.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-18
TWO WILL Die FROM INJURIES
CAUSED BY A TORNADO.

New York, July 1s-of the half score
injured in the tornado which devastated
the Quaker settlement near Chappauqua-
New York. Saturday night, all are now
expected to recover except two. They are
Mrs. Anna Washburn, whose mother,
Mrs Mary Hibbs OF Philadelphia, was
crushed to death in the ruins OF the
Washburne home, and Charles Dodge,
who was caught unds the branches OF a
falling tree.
A search OF the neghborhood shows
that the storm created great havoc dur
Ing the few minutes which II ragged.
In the tree tops for more than mile
around clothing OF all descriptions was
found A carpet which had been on the
floor of a house. which was destroyed.
was ripped up and carried more than a
mile up the side OF the mountain. There II
was deposited in the top of tree. al
most intact Many other curious effects
noted In western tornadoes were observa-
BILE
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-18
KENT LOOMS
HAD SKULL
CRUSHED

London, July 1s.-The indications are
that Kent Loomis the American who dis
appeared from the steamer Kaiser Will
helm II. and whose body was found Sat-
urday morning near Kingsbridge. Devon
shire. probably met with violent death.
There is a wound on his head, which. It
is believed. he sustained while alive. 1t
is behind the right ear and is about half
the size OF a silver dollar. The bone is
smashed cleanly as IL by a leaden sluns-
shot.
Medical examination has not yet been
made. The officials at Kingsbridge are
awaiting instructions from London and
Washington, Mr.. Loomis having been
a brother OF Assistant Secretary OF State
Loomis
II is surrnised that Mr. Loomis body
fell into the water near the Eddystons
lighthouse
Joseph c.. Stephens, American consul at
Plymouth. In response TO a telegram last
night asking them II the local reports
OF foM play had any basis, or II he had
any ground for suspicion regarding the
death OF Mr.. Loomfs. replied:
II regret / cannot make any state
ments prior TO the inquest which win be
held Monday. A4.e wound on the head.
back OF the right ear. is the size OF a
half-dollar. The body is fairly preserved,
especially about the top and back OF the
head. considering the time It has been in
the water"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-18
EL0PED
ON EVE OF
WEDDING

Hanover. Pa. July 1s-Miss Elsie
spangler the pretty 1s-year-old daugh-
ter OF c. spangler. of Germany Town
ship. Adams county. eloped last night
with Robert Slower. OF Littlestown, while
Claude Erb OF Tannetown. her fance,
was getting ready to marry her tomor-
row. Erb. with his wedding outfit packed
In his trunk. Is now on his way TO the
spangler home, and has no idea that his
prospective bride has flown with another
man.
Erb and Miss Spangler became engaged
some time ago. and everything went
smoothly until Erb's business took him
TO York The girls parents favored the
match. and when Slower began paying
Miss ELSIE marked attentions the young
woman's father ordered him out OF the
house
His action famed the flames OF a new
love ldndied in Elsie's heart. and she be-
gan meeting Slower clandestineiy. With
each successive meeting the love grew
until Miss Spangler was ready TO adopt
any plan that would free her from Erb.
Mr. spangler OWNED how things were
going. and wishing his daughter TO marry
Erb. ordered her 10 visit her aunt at
Hanover and prepare her trosseau.
The wedding day was then set for to-
gerie was rushed with all possible speed.
Elsie uttered no verbal protest but no
titled Slower that affairs had reached an
acute stage. He communicated with his
friends and they suggested an elope-
ment
AS he Is but 10 and Miss Spngler was
also a minor, 80 that they could not
marry I'm Pennsylvania without the con-
sent OF their parents, the young folk fed
by team TO Westminster. carrying the
trousseeu with them. There they were
married at the parsonage Of the Lutheran
church by the Rev. Mr. Miller, the pastor.
The wedding finery came into good use
but Erb will have a sad surprise when ne
discovers that a rival benefited by 1t.
The bride Immediately notified her par
ents, and IL is expected that they will be
reconciled to the match
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-18
SUNDAYS DROWNINGS.
ystiefs Cork Leg Proved lmpedIment and
He Drowned With His Son.

Toledo. o.. July 1s.-Henry Yetter and
his son. Arthur. aged 10. were drowned
In the canal near Grand Rapids, o.. yes
terday. The boy was seized with cramps
while bathing and the father jumped in
TO save him.
The father had n cork leg and this
proved such an impediment that he was
unable 20 control his own movements, and
both were drowned. The fathers body
was recovered nearly mile below the
scene OF the drowning, where II had float
Cd head downward.
wADED BEYOND DEPTH.
Nashua. n. IT,. July is.--Arthur O HIM.
% years old. an employe Of the Nashua
Telegraph, was drowned In the Nashua
river last evening lie had Just returned
from a canoe trip with young lady and
as they were allghtlng the canoe drifted
away from tho shore In attempting 60
recover the canoe Hiil waded beyond his
depth
DROWNED AT PORTLAND, NE.
Portland Me. July iS.--while with two
companions IN a boat in the harbor yes
tcrday Martin Howard fell overheard and
was drowned. He was a longshoremAn.
aged IS years. Tho body had not been
recovered last night.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-18
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

Nicholas Perrin. OF Belleville Ill, has
been nominated for congress by the Dem
ocrats OF the Twenty Illinois dis
trict
Capt. Brewis and % men OF the crew
OF the British steamer Aldborough, which
went asore at Fortune island July and
became a total loss. were brought to New
York today on the steamer Alta from the
West Indies.
a. Floyd Delaheld, prominent resident
of Noroton. CT. died today after n long
sickness. aged 81 years. He was a de-
scendant Of an old Ne wYork family. his
father being DIR. Edward Delafield who
was a surgeon In the army during the
war of 1872.
fierce electrical storm passed over
northern New York last night Several
houses in Watertown were struck and
numerous hay barns in rural districts
were destroyed Many cattle were killed.
The out Of town telephone service is
practically crippled, 1s toll lines being out
OF use
Through the breaking OF the cable ma
chine on the United States cableship
Burnside the work OF laying tho Alaska
cable has been temporarily delayed on
the night OF July s, while of Dlxon's en-
trance and during heavy windstorm.
the cable machine broke and the cable
parted, IL was not again recovered until
luiy II. ti
The semi-annual convention OF the
Massachusetts, state council OF the United
brotherhood OF Carpenters and Joiners OF
America opened in the Gilmore hotel.
Springfield. Mass, today. with IS dele
gates present. representing about 70 dis
trict councils and unions. w. A. Ram
say OF Worcester presided and introduced
Mayor e r. Stone. who welcomed the
delegates 10 Springfield.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-18
EXTRA.
x O'CLOCK.
OF CAPTAIN
CANNON

The case OF Fred A. c. Gardiner, ar
rested~n this city by Capt. Cannon OF the
detective force on a charge OF raising
stock certificates is recalled by suit 10
recover 5000. filed by the firm OF n. w.
Harris and company Of Boston against
Gardiner. Certain property was sought
TO be attached in Capt. Cannon's hands
and he filed the following affidavit:
81, Peter b. Cannon OF Providence. in
the state OF Rhode Island. in oath depose
and say that l am o police officer and
constable IN the city OF Providence; that
on the 9lst day of June. A ID. 1904. at
a. m. a copy Of the wri. In the above
entitled cause was served upon me for
the purpose OF attaching the personal
estate of the above named defendant in
my hands and possession that at the
time Of the service OF said copy, as afore-
said upon me, there was none OF the per-
sonal estate OF the above named defend
ant In my hands and possession.
That on the 20th OF June A. ID. 1904.
l arrested the above named defendant as
fugitive from justice from the state
OF Massachusetts,. II being alleged that he
had fraudulently obtained from the above
named plaintiffs certain United States
bonds of the value of $6s75: that said de-
fendant, on said Goth day OF June A d.
1904. after his said arrest handed 20 me
s6625. being money which he said was
derived from the sale OF said bonds and
which money he informed me belonged to
tho plaintiffs, and directed me to deliver
said money to the plaintiffs
That on the day Of said arrest, said
defendant delivered 20 me two certificates
numbered $3.50 and $500 dated May g. 1904,
purporting 20 represent 500 shares each
of the capital stock of the Chicago Great
Western Railway company In the name
of Morris Chase and company, and pur-
porting to be endorsed In blank on the
back thereof by Norris Chase aFiA-eeH4-
pany That / received said money and
certificates OF stock as police officer OF
the city OF Providence"
The cash was some time ago delivered
TO the plaintiffs. AS for the stock GER
tihcates they have been raised and are
OF no value
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-18
ST. LOUIS
HAD TWO
ACCIDENTS

New York July B.--The American liner
ST. Louis. disabled in midocean by the
breaking OF the after high and low-pr
ure cylinders OF her starboard engine,
arrived last night from Southampton and
Cherbourg somewhat more than n day
behind her summer schedule.
She was sighted east OF Fire island.
going at about i5 knots at 5:ss p. m. At
9.2o she passed the Hook and at 1o:4o she
anchored In quarantine. She will be at
her pier about o'clock this evening
According to the st. Louis purser the
accident was due to the breaking away
OF a nut The ship was stopped less than
three hours and while the high and low
after starboard cylinders we're being cut
out she proceeded under her port engine
at about IL knots. There was no ex-
plosion and no excitement followed the
mishap.
The St Louis mishap had been re-
ported by the Cunarder Etruria, In on
Saturday night from Liverpool, and the
Cunarder umbria. which arrived at
morning. The st. Louis and the Etruria
have the Marconi wireless equipment
and the American ship told about the
trouble before she was I'm sight OF the
Each set OF engines operates four
cranks The after high and low run the
after crank, the forward high and low
the forward crank. and each OF the In
tervening intermediates the two other
cranks After the after high and low
pressures OF the starboard engine were
disabled they were cut out apd their
connecting rod detached from the crank
shaft Thus the engine was run by steam
entering the forward high pressure. pass
ing thence through the two intermediate
and into the forward low pressure.
Day runs OF the st. Louis were as fol-
lows: s6S fsl.9 45s.a 1Ts TUESDAY the
day OF the mishap), Sos.S. SSS.6. 1856. 9ol
and 143.s.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-18
NOT DISTURBED BY THE
RED SEA SEARCH EPISODE

Washington, July 1s.-The authorities
here are viewing with equanimity the op-
erations OF the Russian privateers in the
Red Sea- 1t is said that there is very
little chance of America becoming in
volved In this question because the Amer
lean vessels passing through the Red Sea
and the Suez canal. excluding warships
and Manila transports. have scarcely
averaged one a year for several years
past.
The experts In international law here
are not quite united IN their views as TO
the legality OF the action of the Russian
vessels In the Red Sea but they admit
that even in the light OF the Geneva
award it Is hard to find any hard and
fast rule to govern in such cases and
each instance involving seizure and
boarding but be adjusted on its own
merits
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-18
PLATE GLASS BROKEN.
WoTkmsn Dropped a Pane That Was Valued
al One Hundred Dollars.

At ii45 O'Clock this morning several
men were employed in setting n pane Of
plate glass ioox12o inches. ard valued at
soo. az Joseph Cohen'a hardware store.
corner Westminster and Walnut street.
one OF the blocks that had been placed
under the edge OF the glass 20 steady IL
slipped out and the big pane dropped to
the sidewalk and was broken into small
pieces.
J. r. Sullivan OF Auburn. one OF the
workmen. was severely cut on the back
Of his hand
He was taken 10 the Emergency hos
pitai whore three stitches were taken 10
close the wound.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-18
Mr.. KNOX
VISITS The
PRESIDENT

Oyster Bay, l.. l.. July 1s-P. c. Knox
OF Pennsylvania. former attorney general
and one OF the closest friends and advis-
ors OF President Roosevelt. was an early
visitor to Sycamore Hill today Mr.
Knox's visit was made on invitation of
the president, who desired TO consult
with him regarding some important mat
ters relating to the campaign and the
governmental affairs. The president con-
sidered with him some phrases OF tho
speech which he Is TO deliver on tho
twenty-seventh instant In response to his
notification OF the action OF the Chica-
60 convention and Of his letter of accept
ance OF the nomination which will be is
sued some time In August.
This was the presidents only oppor-
tunity to take up the subject with Mr.
Knox as the latter will sail for Europe
next Saturday. Mr. Knox will take an
active part In the campaign and will de-
liver at least two important speeches
One OF these will be delivered in his own
Liver other speeches but the two refer
mined. For the other be will place HIM
self at the disposal OF the republican ma
tional committee II is likely he will de-
liver other speeches but the two prefer
red to will be made at the express wish
Of the president.
On account Of the very disagreeabie
weather in the early part OF today Presi-
dent Roosevelt was restricted to the
grounds OF sagamore Hill for his recrea-
tion- He transacted considerable public
business In his library with Secretary
Loeb before the arrival OF Mr.. Knox.
The president Is working daily on both
his notification speech and his letter OF
acceptance. Several important subjects
VIII be discussed at length In the latter
which will not be referred 10 I'm tho
speech. He will deliver no political
speeches during the campaign. content
ing himself with statement OF his posi-
ton and Of the results achieved in his
administration IN the letter OF acceptance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-18
FOUND DIAMONDS.
william Chisholm Picked Them Up In
hewpurt-AHested In New York.

District Attorney Jerome notified Gov.
Garvin. this noon, that William Chris
holm was under arrest In New York for
larceny and that he. Chrisholm would be
held until August 18th. pending action of
the Rhode Island authorities
Gov. Garvin communicated this inform
alton 10 Capt. Cannon who,located Chris
holm as a young man wanted at New
port for the larceny OF a bag containing
about 500 worth OF diamond jewelry,
which one OF the wealthy cottagers
dropped on Thames street one day last
week, while on her way 10 n Jewellers s
store.
Chrisholm IL claimed TO have found and
kept the property.
Capt Cannon called up Chief Richards
who at once proceeded 10 obtain the nee
essary affidavits upon which to base n re-
quest for reduisition papers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-18
BOTH PREPARED To
TEST STRENGTH.
Continued from page One.

continued 1TOiH page oit
Representatives of the packers said at
the stock yards today that they expected
to be able TO man the plants without any
more inconvenience and that the diff
Guilty was not in the procuring of men but
In their ability to provide adequate pro-
lection for them.
The packers profess not 70 be apprehen-
sive OF n sympathetic strike and say that
ooopering and similar work Is provided
for now. Referring 10 the threatened
strike by nremen a representative OF Ar
mour and Company said the plants were
equipped with automatic stickers, which
largely reduced the work OF the tenders.
The strikers were IN a confident mood to-
day and appeared to place little credence
In the report Of progress made by the
packers in filling vacancies.
A crowd OF men concealed behind
fence bombarded a Lake Shore train
which had on board fifty negroes bound
for the plant OF Armour and Company
The train was crossing Wentworth Ave,
when a volley or bricks and stones wan
hurled at the windows. The negroes took
refuge behind the seats and no one was
injured.
ANOTHER ADVANCE AT BOSTON.
Boston. July lS-Another advance went
into effect here today on almost all grades
of beef in consequence OF the continued
strike OF the Chicago meat cutters. Prac-
tically no beef arrived up TO 10 o'clock
today. though several cars of dressed
meat were expected later on Despite the
growing scarcity of beef. representatives
OF several OF the largest dealers stated
that there was no danger whatever of
famine. although they admitted that the
increase In prices was rather prohibtive
stage for many consumers. A representa-
tive OF Armour and company said:
Eat 30 -
hand. but OF course our supply is not
being sufficiently added to TO keep up
with the consumption. Prices are higher
than ordinary. yet it must be remembered
that they are not as high now as they
have been within three years. Through
the employment OF more men at Chicago
we hope TO secure I'm this city some sort
OF a supply"
OF considerable influence in supplying
the market was the slaughterlng yester-
day OF several hundred OF cattle at the
Brighton abbattoir by special permission.
This beef was distributed early today TO
the larger markets which In turn disposed
OF the meats to the retailers spread
throughout greater Boston. IL was recog-
nized. however that the beef thus OBJ
tanned was not enough TO supply the pub
lie demand.
STRAIN INTENSIFIED.
st. Louis. Mo. July 1s.-The effect OF
the injunction issued by the ST. clair
county circuit court, Belleville, Ills. re-
stralning the striking union butchers and
meat cutters from interfering with the
operations of the East ct Louis packing
houses or the non-union men employed by
them. has served 20 Intensity the situa-
tion.
The strikers have taken II TO mean that
the packers have determined 20 open
their plants at once with large forces OF
non-unton men and the pickets have been
Increased In the vicinity OF the packing
bpuses
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-18
new ENGLAND DREDGING co.
MAKES AT ASSIGNMENT.

Boston, July 1S-The New England
Summer street this city, assigned today
for the benefit OF it's creditors. The
liabilities are given as $4,000. with the
assets nominally the same. Unsuccess-
full investments in mining properties
made the assignment necessary. accord
ing TO the officials. OF the company.
The assignees are L. f.. Moore, Hiram
Burton and General Manager Prentiss of
the company. The New England Dredg-
ing company had an authorized capital Of
S52 900.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-18
INQUEST INTO
THE DEATH OF SKILLINGS.

Limington, Me-, July is.-The stomach
OF George skillings OF this town. who the
police believe was murdered and his bods
thrown into n well. was today sent to
Professor Robertson OF Bowdoin college
at Brunswick for examination.
A hat belonging TO Skillings, an oak
club a piece Of plank taken from the
porch OF the house. a hoe with blood spots
and shreds Of hair on II and a shirt and
bed were also sent. The inquest, con-
Quoted I'm private. was begun today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-18
TO ST. LOUIS. WORLDS FAIR"

The Royal Blue Line have arranged
two tours for The ST Louis World :
Fair" leaving Boston July 18th and sOth:
the time as laid out for each tour IL II
davs. evefy-e&eeAse- and detaH-ts-pruz
vlded for during that time. including
stons M the prominent cities IN both
directions. az total cost OF $500
The success of the famous Washington
tours the Royal Blue Line have con
Quoted from New England for the past
twenty years II a sufficient guarantee
I'm itself that no effort will be spared
to make the St Louis trips as popular
Drop a postal for Itinerary and illus
trated booklet OF the fair 90 Joseph =.
Taggart. ~ f. r. A. $50 Washington
street. Boston, Mass,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-18
MORE THAN 5000 ELKS
REGISTERED AT CINCINNATI.

Cincinnati. o., July 1S--Although the
grand lodge OF Elks does not meet here
until tomorrow, all previous records are
already broken in attendance.
This afternoon over 5000 had registered
and this list does not include most OF
the excursionists The thermometer IS
still over 90. The delegates are having
an exciting contest over the selection
OF grand exalted ruler and grand exalt-
ed secretary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-18
BAD FALL.
Edward Ryan Taken to Rhode Island Hos
pItsI-Wls Seriously Injured.

Edward Ryan. a plasterer. residing at
lls North Main street fell from the roof
OF a building while working at II Benefit
street at 2:l5 O'Clock this afternoon
He was made unconscious by the force
OF the impact and remained go after no
was admitted 90 the Rhode Island hos
pital
He is supposed to have sustained
serious internal injuries
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-18
FoRTY.EIGHT CANDIDATES REJECTED.

Boston. July 1S-As a result of the eI-
animation held in June by the Massachu-
setts board OF registration in dcntsty.
IS candidates passed and is were rejected.
The result was announced today Ninety
per cent OF the candidates we're college
graduates or had finished their third year
at college.