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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-13

A fatal automobile and electric car col
lision occurred in front OF the Pomham
club grounds. East Providence. q
O'Clock yesterday afternoon.
In the automobile was Ezra X. Per-
kins of this city. and his guest, o. l..
Judd. the eastern representative OF the
Mcmillan company of Oshkosh. Wiscon-
sin. makers OF doors. sashes and blinds.
Mr. judd had "A business office In New
York and his home address was 1873 A
North 11th street. Newark. n. J. lie was
45 years old.
Mr.. Judd had come to this city on a
business trip and had accepted Mr.. Per-
kins invitation 10 visit the Pomham club
and partake OF a shore dinner.
The occasion was a merry one as ex-
Congressman Melville Bull was entertain
ing a large number OF army and naval
Officers, and distinguished gentlemen
residents here and at Newport.
After dinner the company sat on the
veranda until about 4 o'clock when some
OF the guests prepared 10 go TO their re-
spective homes
Mr.. Perkins brought out his automo-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-13

Counsel for the heirs sought to create
the impression that this was another case
OF mythical Crawfords as in the Hum
bert case, while counsel for Mr.. Church
maintained that his client actually exists
being a retired New England merchant
who recently sailed from New York for
Europe There upon the court asked that
Mr. Church be presented to the court and
adjourned the case until Friday TO permit
the presentation or the production OF the
other proofs OF his identity
The genuineness OF a large legacy ap-
pears TO be unqueetionable, but the case
Is bitterly contested mainly because OF
suspicious growing out OF the fictitious
American heirs In the Humbert case.
George A. Church was a resident OF
Nayatt where he was highly esteemed.
He is IS years old. has been senior war
den of st. Johns Episcopal church at
Nayatt for many Years and has the un-
bounded respect and confidence or the
people OF that place.
He has long lived a life OF ease. having
plenty OF money for the indulgence of
any wish.
He passes about half OF his time trav-
cling In Europe and being n great lover
OF music invariably takes in the great
wagnerian festivals at Beyreut.
His New York address Is always the
Hotel Continental.
His friends are OF the opinion that he
met Mons\Poulot in some OF his travels
and that the two being OF a congenial dis
position formed a friendship so warm
that Mons. Poulot 10 attest his esteem,
made Mr.. Chace his sole heir.
harrington people say that Mr.. Chace
Is a gentleman OF the strictest probity.
James Tillinghast, the well known law
yer, a cousin Of Mr. Church now occu-
pies the estate at Nayatt, where his rela-
tive formerly lived. Mr.. Tillinghast said
today that he could give no information
about the CAGE in which Mr.. Church is
involved as he knew nothing definite
about Il. Mr.. Church sailed for Europe a
few months ago. He has not been engag-
ed In business for some years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-13
COMMISSIONERS WILL WAIT.
No Action In Matter Of Block Island Steam
boat Controversy as Yet.

There was no new developments In the
matter of the petition OF Edward NJ. Sui
tivan. attorney for the owners OF the
steamer City OF Haverhill. that the harbor
commissioners take action in regard to
course of the owners OF the steamer
George W. Danielson in blocking the
wharf at the south harbor. Block Island.
II will be remembered that at the last
meeting OF the harbor commissioners Dir.
Sullivan asked that they have the harbor
master Of New Shoreham order the craft
removed.
Mr.. shedd, the chairman of the commits
sion, stated this morning that there would
be no action taken In regard TO The matter
today by the board.
I'VE will wait and see what the harbor
master does in answer to the owner Of
the steamers petition" he said. 1t is
clearly his duty to attend TO the matter.
We have asked for the attorney gem
erals opinion as to the duties of the har-
Dor commissioners IN this case, but he
has not yet rendered his opinion on the
subject.
A petition from the New London Steam
boat company for permission to bufld a
wharf at Watch Hin was received and
continued.
John c. Kebabian's petition for per-
mission 70 extend the Piimpton wharf a
few feet and enlarge the end was con-
sidered. This wharf Is located In front
OF the Hotel Plimpton and the petition
was granted.
A petition for permission to extend a
bulkhead of piles filled with brush at
the foot OF Public street was received
from James Tiffany and was continued.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-13
$4,000 BUTCHE RS STRIKE !:
MEAT FAMINE THREATENED

Chicago, July I3-Wh sign of weakening either side
only hope butchers strike situation today the
possibility that arbitration intervene labor
fraught suffering privaon the strikers and heavy loss
to the packers.
confined the employees and pack
cities fight will be conferred The
sug public will bear share Of the burden higher prices
for
Reports already cities that prices of the
raised This advance said be but fore
the conflict continued long In addition to the
employees already strike upwards of
indirectly them probably will be made idle before
tonight
OTHER INDUSTRIES AFFECTED.
addition tying of the slaugherng departments OF all
plants strike affects branch industries which such articles
soaps buttons and combs manufactured The
ming departments where beans and all kinds OF meats are
hit hard the union employees having out in body
Forty Approximately find employment in the
packing Chicago and this number already has been
The effect of the strike the mechanical and
departments declared will increase this OF unern-
Chicago before end of the week nearly Arb
looked upon the only avert prolonged strike
declare that they will be willing to consider reason
able proposal submitted from the other side
Continued Page Eighty
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-13
REV. DR.. LEMUEL MOSS DIES
AFTER A YEARS ILLNESS.

New York July 13-The Rev. Demuel
Moss. D. D.. LII. D., one or the foremost
Baptist educators and divines Is dead at
his home here after an illness OF more
than year. He was born in Kentucky
75 years ago.
DR.. Moss served as president OF the Old
Chicago University and OF the Indian
state university at Bloomington. Ind. He
was also editor OF several Baptist publ
cations For the last three years he made
his home in this city. In his youth he
learned the printing trade, at which he
worked several years in Louisville and
Cincinnati
In the closing years Of the Civil War,
ne was appointed home secretary OF the
United States Christien commission,
which had for its object the relief OF
those who had suffered injury through
the war
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-13

The admiralty considers that the naval
situation has greatly improved and sees
evidence of the japanese feet showing
signs OF exhaustion. The officials here
think that Admiral Togo, with the
knowledge that he will have to fight with
out the cooperation OF the army In
storming Port Arthur. has become ex-
tremely cautious about risking his ships
and that at present he will only under
take operations of secondary Importance.
like a pursuit or the vladivostok squad
ron and cooperation with land forces at
New Chwang.
A special dispatch from Tatchekiao says
the Japanese lost heavily while crossing
the river at Kai Chou.
MORE JAPANESE TROOPS.
According to a special telegram from
Lao Yang, the Russian scouts have dis
covered further Japanese detachments in
the valley OF the Taitse river. on the
road to Mukden. The correspondent
thinks the Japanese in that vicinity in
tend TO direct the operations OF the
Chinese bandits. who are concentrating
in the surrounding valleys for the pur-
pose OF raiding the railroad and blowing
up bridges.
JAPANESE CASUALTIES.
London, July ia dispatch to the
Japanese legation from Toxic today an
nounced that General Oku reports that in
the fights leading TO the occupation OF
Kaichou the Japanese casualties from
July TO July were four men KILLED and
20 wounded. The casualties of the Jap
anese July and July were about $50
men killed or wounded.
REPORTS JAP REVERSE.
Mukden, Tuesday, July 13.--Advices re-
ceived here from Port Arthur say that
General Fock attacked the Japanese right
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-13
LATEST MOVE IN THE
TUCKER MURDER CASE.

Boston, July f8.-Another step was
taken today in the case against Charles
L. Tucker OF Auburndale, accused of the
murder OF Mabel Page OF Weston, March
81, by his attorneys, Charles Innes and
before Judge Lawton In the equity ses-
sion OF the superior court to present the
reasons they advance why they petition
praying for the employment OF experts
should be granted
Tucker, through his counsel asks that
the name OF the government experts be
furnished him and also the character or
the evidence which they are expected TO
give The defense maintains that the gov
eminent should not give testimony until
fuckers experts have an opportunity to
learn the nature OF It.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-13

Mr. Downey was formerly a member or
the Providence police force and was call
ed the Adonis of the department.
The fine physiaued and handsome
Young officer accepted an invitation one
afternoon, TO go TO Woonsocket as the
guest OF a fellow officer. who having
been disabled while on duty, was enjoy
ing a brief lay-off.
There he met for the first time Miss
Donahoe. the niece Of Deacon" Andrew
Donahoe, who was In the wholesale ana
retail LIQUOR business, and who had mace
a good thing out of rubber stock and
real estate deals.
He was supposed to have amassed con-
siderable property. Great was the sur
prise when the old man died, for his
worldly possessions neared the 10000
mark
To his niece he gave sloo.ooo-the re-
mainder was left to his aged sisters.
Between Mr.. Downey and Miss Dona-
hue Il was case of love at first sight.
and a few months later they were mar
ried at the Cathedral.
Later the old aunts died and made Mrs.
Downey their heiress.
Mrs. Downey died OF a paralytic shock
about two years ago. She had met Mrs.
Fuller and the latter had travelled west
and visited a New Hampshire resort with
the Downeys.
1t is claimed by Mrs. Fuller that subse-
ouent TO Mrs Downey's death Mr. Dow
ney paid her marked attentions and
| wanted TO marry her.
dates
| Recently IL was announced that MT
| Downey was engaged TO Miss Ronovan'
| a resident OF Pawtucket and employed as
| tho head OF Westminster street depart
| ment store.
The wedding was set for next Saturday
| and tickets were engaged on steamer
sailing for Europe next week WEDNESDAY:
Mrs Fuller hearing OF this consulted
| Holt a. Flynn and decided 10 bring an
action Of breach OF promise.
| A writ OF arrest was-issued- Monday.
with damages laid at $1,000
Mr.. Downey has many friends; but not
| many OF them have really OF that value
There was a great scurrying about for
a bondsnaa and at last Mr.. William III.
| Draper consented. as a friend. to sign
| the bond, providing he was reasonably
| protected against a possible verdict IL
| favor OF the plaintiff.
| He knew. that Mr.. Downey held several
mortgages upon real estate and agreed
| IN some OF these were temporarily trans
| ferred 10 him. 10 become surity.
| Accordingly the bond was signed and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-13
POSTOFFICE ROBBERS
SECURE CASH AND STAMPS.

Canton, Mass. July 13.-Cash and
stamps TO the amount of between $500
bers who entered the postoffice at Cam
ton Junction and blew open the safe. 1t is
believed the men were professionals as
the work was done very quietly and
neatly and there was no damage to the
office. Nitro-glycerine evidently was
used TO crack the safe door There Is no
clue TO the burglars. About 500 In cash
was taken and from 500 to $50 worth Of
stamps.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-13
RUSSIAN PROVINCES
THREATENED WITH famine.

St Petersburg. July l3-The prospec-
tive failure OF the crops In some of the
southern provinces, possibly attendant
with famine and the necessity of adopt
ing relief measures is beginning TO attract
attention. The governments OF Kherson.
Bessarabia, Tehrida, Peltava and Khar-
koff, are principally affected.
In the district OF Triaspol the peasants
have already been compelled TO harvest
the unripe crops to feed the livestock.
Committees have been appointed to re-
lieve the distress.
The failure OF the crops is attributed
TO unfavorable weather.
In some districts no rain has fallen.
In many parts Of Bessarabla, cattle are
being sold for almost nothing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-13

bile, which has a buggy top, and taking
I'm his guests. applied the power and
headed the carriage toward the gate.
The driveway is enclosed by high
picket fence which runs down to the
gate. the whole arrangement being OF
such a character that caution Is observed
by all who are leaving the grounds. as
the electric car tracks are close by the
gate.
At the time that Mr. Perkins was APP
preaching the exit there was also near
Ing II a Riverside bound electric. In
charge OF Motorman Clarence A. Archer
and Conductor Long.
Just above the gate IL a post upon
which Is a box switch. operating signal
light for the purpose OF warning up
bound cars not TO leave the Rverside
village turnout II n down-bound car 10
approaching the square.
Motorman Archer slowed 6own 70 nj.
low the conductor TO turn the signal
lever
At the same time he saw man coma
out OF the club grounds and stand close
by the track as though he wanted 70 got
aboard the car. and 70 accommodate him
Continued on page Eight
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-13
ANGRY
HUSBAND
USED FISTS

Salem, Mass, July B.-Thomas w.
Pierce OF Topsfeld. a millionaire and
prominent club man. was in the district
court today before Julge Stafford on the
charge OF assault and battery on Edward
II. Brown, a photographers OF this city.
He was held in $500 for the grand Jury.
Brown is said to have taken some pho
tographs OF Pierce's wife and sold them
to a Boston paper. On May i6. Pierce
came to Salem, went to Browns studio
and. IL Is alleged, gave him a severe
pSunding about the head. Brown was
confined TO his house for about four
weeks. Pierce was released on his own
recognizances.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-13
AMERICAN ATHLETES IN
GOOD HEALTH AND SPIRITS

Queenstown, July 13-The white Star
line steamer Teutonic from New York,
July 9, having on board the Harvard Yale
team who are to compete in field sports
with oxford Cambridge in London. July
70, arrived here today.
The American athletes appeared to be
in excellent form for the forthcoming
contest They enjoyed their trip Inn
mensely and were all I'm the best OF health
and spirits. The team did not exercise
much during the voyage but will go into
training Immediately at Brighton. They
will disembark at Liverpool tomorrow
morning
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-13

flank July and drove them from their
position.
The Russian cavalry advanced as far
as Manga Pass.
The Japanese are landing troops at
Siaopingtao, about midway between Port
Arthur and Port Dalny, on the east coast I
of the Lao Tung peninsula
The utmost confidence Is felt at Port
Arthur of the ability OF the garrison to
hold out.
ATTRACTS LITTLE ATTENTION..
st. Petersburg, July 1a-Emperor VIII,
liams message OF good wishes to the WI
barg regiment Is attracting much less at
tention here than at other capitals. The
Novoe vrenya says:
Europe, is. indeed. hungry for a sem
sation. The message was to regiment
OF which Emperor William Is honorary
colonel and they find therein possibility
OF a breach OF neutrality"
The paper considers It much ado about
nothing.
The Bourse Gazette a pro-German pa
per. is the only one which INTERPRETERS
the message as evidence OF German
friendly neutrality" declaring 1t TO bo
a guarantee that Emperor William never
will attempt TO offer mediation. adding
that a monarch so proud Of a regiment
bearing his name in fighting jr the hon.
or OF its country. never will thus affront
Russia
WATCHING DEVELOPMENTS.
Chez Foo. July 13. p m.-The British
feet whose movements last week were
tinged with mystery, has been located
cruising IN Yunching bay. thirty miles
from Wei Hal Wei. There IL authority
for saying that the fleet is watching the
developments at Port Arthur.
Chinese refugees from Port Arthur. who
arrived here this afternoon report that
the Japanese have recaptured two posi-
tions from which they recently were
driven namely Forts IA and Z.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-13
SUED FOR $4,000 FOR
BREACH Of PROMISE +!

Downey of M R. Downey Co.. proprietors OF the
Mahogany palace Eddy also broker with
Office in the Bangan building sued for alleged breach of
promise marry by Mo Fuller of Bristol bue formerly
of Lynn Mass.
Mrs Fuller divorced this city about three
placed in Mr. Downeys hands for safe
keeping $6soo
Mr. Dowmey says returned the money Mrs Fuller
and from her receipt in full executed by her attorney
and duly witnessed by that lawyer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-13

New York. July 1a-Major William NJ.
Black. United States army. n member OF
the isthmian canal commission. was a
passenger on the steamer Allencia. which
arrived here today from Colon. Major
Black has been on the isthmus 13 months
He leaves for Washington today. other
passengers were Gen. A. ]. Sampson.
American minister to Ecuador and Mrs.
Sampson and Lieut.. II. Kennel and Sur
geon A. l.. sutton. L. g. A.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-13
PERMIT ISSUED FOR The
BURIAL OF CHESTER (. HOOPER

Concord, n. H.. July l2-Dr. Granville
p. Conn, medical referee, has issued
burial permit for the body OF Chester
f. Hooper. who was killed in his brok-
er's office here Monday night. The per-
NIT gives as the cause OF death "explo-
sion; cause unknown" The body will be
shipped 20 Manchester. Mass, tomorrow
for interment.
DIT. Conn will not make his official re-
port upon the case TO the county until
tomorrow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-13
THE ANGLO GERMAN AGREEMENT.

Berlin. July 13.-The Anglo-German
agreement signed I'm London yesterday
does not apply to the larger political diff
ferances that may arise, but is confined
TO legal questions like the Interpretation
OF treaties
It is substantially identical with the
arbitration arrangements which Great
Britain has made with other countries
The present agreement is not the out
growth OF the Kiel festivities. Negotis-
tions on the subject OF the treaty had
been in progress for long time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-13
FORMER TOWN TREASURER
ARRESTED AS DEFAUlTER.

Rockland. Me-, July 1s-Ardenis Sher-
man. treasurer Of the town OF Union until
two months ago. when an investigation
OF his books was begun by a professional
accountant was arrested today charged
with embezzlement.
It is alleged the investigation revealed
n discrepancy OF s1S79. Mr.. Shurman
stated at a special town meeting at which
he was removed from Office that N the
accounts were found defective Ire wottd
pay any deflciency. The hearing was ex-
pected late today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-13
CONSPIRACY INDICTMENT
QUASHED BY The COURT.

Trenton. N j.. July 13.-Judge Lanning
in the United States district court today
quashed the indictment for conspiracy
against Albert @. Twining, David c.
Cornell and George f. Kroehl. officers OF
the defunct First National bank OF As
bury Park
The indictment was quashed on tech
nical grounds. Argument on the motion
20 dismiss the indictment was heard yes
terday by Judge Lanning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-13
FIGHTS IN FRENCH
COURT FOR ESTATE

Paris July 3-A remarkable in which George A. Chuch
of Nayatt Point central figure being heard by the
central tribunal NJ Pouot wealthy Partisan capital
disappeared years during voyage around the world he
left $26oooo in French bonds
After waiting the statutory period his asked for division
of the estate Thereafter will fled dated Thanla
Island of lava Poulot his entire estate to Georg
A. Church
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-13

yesterday mortgages with the aggregate
value OF S65o0 were transferred 10 Mr..
Draper.
Thus temporarily relievel from the
meshes of the legal net, Mr.. Downey
proceeded with the preparations for his
marriage to Miss Donovan. which he says
will take place as originally planned.
Incidentally Mr.. Downey, who is repre-
sented by Edwards & Angel. intimates
that he will bring a counter suit for
defamation OF character.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-13
RUSSIAN FLEET
HELPS GARRISON.

ST. Petersburg July I3The admiralty believes that Rear Ad-
squadron rendering effective aid in the defence
going and sheing the Japanese who are con-
structng approaches of the fortress Tho
believed have been of this nature
The bringing up of siege guns range thus be
materially probably the the squadron has
not vet left Port Arthur likely unless the fall Of
the fortress becomes inevitable.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-13
OFFICERS MAKE SEIZURE
OF SMUGGLED GOODS

New York. July Bon the steamship
shimosha. which arrived Monday from
far eastern ports, customs inspectors to-
day seized over 10 cases OF smuggled
goods. containing cashmere, shawls, silk
handkerchiefs. cigars and cigarettes, cost
ly chnaware and curios OF great value.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-13
THROWN FROM AUTO,
He DIES IN HOSPITAL.

O. L. Judd whose business office New York the
of the Mcmillan Oshkosh Wis.,
address
1904 North nth Newark NJ j. died the Rhode Island hos
pital at o'clock this morning
Mr. Judd private secretary for President Garfield the time
of the atters assassination.
He guest of Ezra X. Perkins the Ponam club yes
terday.
Mr.. Perkins and Mr. Judd in automobile which
Riverside the exit of the Poa club grounds
at o'clock
Mr.. Judd sustained fracture of the base of his skull Mr.
Perkins severely received several
of the collision the sounding his
and applying air brakes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-13

VENf Wcse"o"S ""~
. tlses attracts gradually an
aggregation Of readers, many Of
whom never visited >hls store.
When they do visit his store they
feel as though they had known him
for long time. I.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-21
CENTRAL FALLS.

Representative-elect Fred z. Newell had
pleasing experience yesterday at the
brass foundry OF which he is the owner.
The foreman OF the molding depart
ment. Thomas whelsn. came into the Of
fee In a hurry and laying down a small
box. such as patterns are shipped In,
said: I'VE cannot get out the castings
which these patterns call for" and took
his departure. A few minutes later Mr..
Newell went over TO the box and taking
the cover OF began TO examine the con-
tents.
The patterns" which he discovered
were handsome meerschaum cigar
holder with amber mouthpiece and a
gold-mounted briar pipe. both articles
enclosed In cases. There was also a to-
bacco pouch. and enough OF the weed"
to last the receiver through the next ses-
sion OF the general assembly. A letter Of
explanation from the employees was also
found and asked Mr.. Newell to accept the
articles as a token of congratulation, and
also contained the good wishes OF the
donors for merry Christmas and happy
New Year.
Chief Engineer Pratt OF the fire depart
ment has his annual report finished.
There were 70 fires in the city last year
and the losses are estimated at $32l0.
There was an Insurance OF $2942 on the
property subject to the fires.