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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-28
AGREEMENT PROBABLE.

ST. Petersburg. Oct. S.-Despite the
chauvinistic tone OF the Russian press
this morning and the wild talk which Is
being INDUCED In regarding the possible
ity OF war. the Associated Press Is in po-
sition 10 state positively that the situa-
ton has entered on a distinctly better
phase and that the basis OF an agreement
between the two governments now ap-
pears probable.
There is still danger, however that
some untoward incident. In view or the
excited state Of public opinion In both
countries. may precipitate another crisis
Both the Russian and British govern
ments are animated by a desire to
promptly reach a common ground on
which both can stand In order 20 obtain
the fullest light upon the circumstances
OF the incident, which are left more
mysterious than ever by the startling
statements made in Admiral Rojestven-
sky's report palpable solution IL is
recognized by both sides would be the
submission OF the affair TO an interna-
tional tribunal and that steps already
have beien taken in this direction is be-
yond doubt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-28
STOESSEL SENCS FAREWELL,

Shanghai, Oct. 2s.-A private letter
from Port Arthur dated Oct p, received
here today says
General Stoessel wired the Russian
emperor and court recently:
Il bid you all goodby forever Port
Arthur Is my grave.
General Stoessel has instilled the gar
rison of the beleaguered fortress with the
spirit that TO court a glorious death is
preferable TO capitulation.
The japanese shells are inficting
great damage to the Russian feet in
the harbor. and TO the fortifications
The arsenal with its contents OF am
munition and small arms has been de-
stroyed and preparations are being made
for the last deadly struggle at close
quarters. The water supply having been
cut or wells are being sunk. Provisions
are scarce. Only timed meats being left
the soldiers hold gala feasts on horses
killed by the shells
General Simonoff. IL is said. would sur
render but is overruled by General Stoes-
sell
Certain troops included In the garrison.
have To be closely watched at present Tor
fear OF desertion or treachery.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-28
NEW TRIAL TO Be GIVEN
ON QUESTION OF DAMAGES.

There viii be a new trial Of the suit
bought by Avis G. Reynolds 81 al against
the Narragansett Electric Lighting COM
pany 10 recover damages for the death of
Nathaniel T. Reynolds. the action being
brought by his widow and next OF kin
The new trial will be simply on the
question OF damages. A jury awarded
plaintiffs SIS 500 damages but there was
no testimony introduced at the trial 10
show what deceased's expenses would be
during the year II was expected he would
live "a figured by the actuary tables.
Mr. Reynolds was killed In the cellar OF
the Masonic building In East Greenwich.
while attempting 10 throw on an incaa-
descent electric light. by an electric cur
rent furnished by the defendant who
caused IL 10 enter n transformer outside
Of the building IN an alternating current
OF about 20o volts for the purpose OF be-
ing there transformed into n current OF
about lN volts before entering the build
ing. The accident occurred through the
burning out. breaking down or other
weakened condition OF the transforme-
which incapacitated Il from doing its
work. With the result that instead OF the
intended current OF iOi volts the alternat-
ing current OF BOO volts was received into
the building and then through the wires
entered the body of the deceased as he
stood upon the cellar bottom.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-28
Mr.. ALFRED |. CARPENTER
DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS.

Mr.. Alfred /. Carpenter. senior member
OF the firm OF Carpenter & Wood, enamel
ers, Of this city, died at his home at
Oakland Beach at an early hour this
morning.
-Garpenter- succumhed to Bright :
disease after lingering illness OF several
months. He had been confined TO his home
at Oakland Beach since September /.
The remains were brought TO this city
this morning and taken TO the local resi-
dence or the deceased. 3 West Park street
Arrangements have been made for the
funeral. Sunday afternoon at o'clock.
Mr. Carpenter was for many years one
OF the best known trsiness men OF the
city and enjoyed an especially wide ac-
quaintance among the manufacturing
jewelers..
He was in his 18th year and had been
associated with Mr.. Wood IN the enamel
ing business for nearly is years.
He Is survived by a widow and two chill
dren, a little son and daughter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-28
SHELLS FIRED.

Gefe, Sweden, Oct. 2s.-The captain and
crew of the Swedish steamer Aldebaran
from Hull. previously reported 10 have
been fired on in the Skagerack by a
foreign cruiser. apparently Russian), have
been examined on oath by a magistrate
at the instance of the government. All
affirmed their conviction that the cruiser
fired shot and not mere blank charges
The captain deposed that shells were seen
70 burst IN the air near his steamer
The guns used are supposed 70 have
been quick irers. The ships were a half
mile apart at the time OF the attack.
The witnesses said they were convinced
that the warship from which the shots
we're fred saw distinctly the Swedish flag
on the Aldebaran
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-28

One OF the men who saw Uncle Joe"
today said he looks exactly like his pic
lures. only more so. and this fact strikes
all who see him very forcibly. though
the wear and tear OF continuous travel
and several speeches day have left their
marks on him. and al present he is suffer-
ing from a slight cold. This. though irri-
tating. is not serious and the speaker
says he felt first rate and would prob
ably be In good condition for tomorrow
night
He said he opened the campaign in his
own home at Danville. Illinois, and out
side that took no part in the campaign
in his district. having been on the go
ever since. '"rhe boys are looking out
for me at home" he stated. After leav-
ing Rhode Island he is to make a couple
OF speeches In New York and will spend
the bafHnce or ths time berorr election
day in working westward.
he said: Everywhere / have been met
with great enthusiasm FOR Roosevelt. and
81 Indicates great wave OF interest that
promises an overwhelming victory this
fan. In Nebraska. Illinois. Iowa. IN Ohio
and New Jersey II was the same and I
think there is no need for losing sleep
over the outcome.
reporter: there is no doubt OF the result
here, either. is there?"
Our enemies would have us believe
there was very serious doubt. and that
there was considerable danger that things
would go their way. but"-and MIR. Can
non shook his head and smiled IN a way
TO infer that he knew a thing OF two
about Rhode Island, and was very sure
himself.
Nrftla ha xras 20 ttytrc A. f-,...,, .....
pacing up and down the room at the
Narragansett hotel like a Gagged lion
sill finally Mr.. Capron. the Rhode Island
congressman. entered into an exchange
OF "reminiscences with him in one cor
ner. and touched upon local conditions.
Although Speaker Cannon had passed
through the city on the train a num-
he, OF times. ne has never before been ar
forded an opportunity 20 see the places Of
interest and was taken with Congress
man Adm b. Capron and President Webb
OF the Young Mems Republican club for
a drive In carriages through the streets
lie said that he was much impressed
with the city as far as he could see and
remarked on the opportunities for fur
ther development
The persons who met the distinguished
guests az the depot included IN addition
10 President Webb and air. Capron. Sec
retary OF State Bennett, Nathan Wright.
secretary OF the state central commit
tee. and Anfhur V. Sheldon secretary 10
Senator Aldrich. The senator. although
not on hand when the train arrived. came
up later and greeted Uncle joe"
Mr.. Bede. who was expected TO speak
tomorrow was recalled 20 Minnesota TO
assist IN bis own campaign but c. NJ
Wicxwire Of Waterville. n. Y who n
one OF tho party ia the private car
IOlauthe and not In public ofice viii folfa
his place. The secretary OF the speaker.
J. White Busbey. and several reporters.
are also OF the party. but they remained
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-28

dence presented relative TO the same.
Five persons, whose names and addess-
es appeared upon said nomination papers.
testified under oath Four OF them said
that they did not sign nor authorize any
one TO sign for them said papers. and re-
pudiated the signatures Of their names
thereon as forgeries. The other person.
who could not read or write, admitted he
had made a cross on this paper and pre-
viously on another nomination paper, but
said he supposed that he was signing both
as nomination papers for school commit
tee. and that IL was not stated tos him by
the two men who brought him this paper.
one OF whom was the son OF the school
committee candidate that the nomina-
tions were for alderman and councilmen.
Said two men both testified that they or
one OF them explained or read TO him
what the nominations on this paper were.
HAWKINS AFFIDAVIT.
l also received an affidavit signed by
William Hawkins, stating that he had
not signed or authorized any one 10 sign
for him said nomination papers; also the
certificates OF DR.. T. J. Logan that Mr..
Hawkins was sick In bed; also the tes-
timony OF a witness present as TO the
serious illness OF Mr. Hawkins. Under
the advice Of the law department that
said affidavit under the circumstances
should be received. / admit the same.
witness testified that Mr. Hawkins
signed said papers with his mark in
his presence and that he wrote Mr. Haw-
kins name and address on the paper
opposite said mark This witness upon
being requested TO write the name Will
liam Hawkins. wrote II as follows: Will
Ian Harkins." while on the nomination
paper Il was clearly and correctly spelled.
There was some other evidence less di-
rectly on this point.
am convinced by the whole evidence
that at least five OF the six names were
never signed by the parties, and that the
same were fraudulently and Illegally
placed or forged on said nomination
papers. and that said nomination papers
are tainted with deliberate fraud and in
tentional violation OF the law by some
person or persons 10 me unknown. who at
some time had charge OF obtaining the
signatures 20 said papers.
This gives rise In my mind 20 suspicion
and doubt whether there may not be other
names fraudulently signed on said papers
There is q sufficient number OF names
shown 20 have been fraudulently signed
or forged TO reduce the number certified
on the nomination papers below the re-
quired number of CO.
In view OF the premises, I do not be-
lieve Il is my duty 10 carry on and aid
said fraud and illegallty. and therefore
ballot said Good Government" nomina-
lions for the offices OF alderman and COM
mon councilmen Of the Tenth ward.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-28
The decisions are addressed to who

The decisions are addressed to Whom
1t May Concern" and are as follows:
CITY CLERKS DECISION.
I, William E, Clarke. city clerk of the
city OF Providence. hereby certify that
upon charges of fraud being made rela-
tive to the nomination papers filed with
me. designated as Independent" nomi-
nations for the offices OF alderman and
common councilmen OF the Third ward. l
proceeded to investigate the same, | gave
the persons preferring the charges and
the candidates affected by the charges
a hearing. and received the evidence pre-
sented relative TO the same.
Seven witnesses whose names and ad-
dresses appeared upon said nomination
papers, testified under oath that they
did not sign nor authorize any person
TO sign for them said papers, and repu-
dated the signatures Of their names
thereon as forgeries No testimony was
presented to contradict the evidence OF
these witnesses. and no person who had
charge OF obtaining the signatures 10 said
papers was produced to testify relative
10 said signatures.
TAINTED WITH FRAUD.
I am convinced that the evidence OF
said witnesses is true, and that said
nomination papers aEe ldAicu VIII Nohb-
crate fraud and intentional violation OF
the law. by some person or persons un-
known TO me who at some time had
charge OF said papers.
Although the evidence is confined to the
names OF the seven witnesses, suspicion
and doubt naturally arises In my mind
as TO whether there may not be other
names fraudulently signed on said papers.
I'm view OF the deliberate character OF the
fraud. which has been proved.
There is n sufficient number OF names
shown 10 have been fraudulently signed
or forged 10 reduce the number certified
on the nomination papers below the re-
uIired number OF 30.
In view of the premises l do not believe
Il is my duty 10 carry on and aid said
fraud ana illegality and therefore here
by decline 10 place upon the official ballot
sttd independent nominations for the
GTIces ot alderman and councilmen OF the
Third ward.
THE TENTH WARD CASE.
The city clerks decision in the Tenth
ward case was as follows:
I. william r.. Clarke. city clerk OF the
city OF Providence, hereby certify that,
upon charges OF fraud being made rela-
me designated as Good Government
nominations for the offices OF alderman
and common councilmen OF the Tenth
ward, proceeded 20 investigate the same.
! gave the persons preferrlng the charges
and the candidates affected by the
charges hearing, and received the evil
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-28
ALExleFF'S FAREWELL ORDER.

Harbln. Oct &.-Viceroy Alexieff today
issued his farewell order of the day. IL
Is as follows:
In execution Of his majesty's order.
am Leaving Tor st. Petersburg. / thank
an the Officers Of the Pacific feet most
heartily for their self-sacrifcing work at
sea during the last ten months, which. i'm
the matter of destroying the enemy's
mines. has been attended with grave dan
ger. | consider II my duty to thank par
ucularly the seamen at Port Arthur who.
While showing great fighting powers
have worked harmoniously and zealously
In conjunction with the gallant soldiers
In the fortress, and, with their guns
their valor and their knowledge, have
helped in the heroic defence OF the fort
ress against the advance OF a self-willed,
stubborn enAmyn
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-28
FULL REPORT ON SUNDAY.

81. Petersburg. Oct. 2s-The result OF
both Inquiries will be submitted TO an
International commission. Orders have
already been telegraphed to Ro1est-
vensky to delay at Vigo all the warships
which took part in the North Sea Incl
dent.
Rojestvensky's full report is expected
TO reach 81. Petersburg by mail Sunday
or Monday.
Almost all the papers discuss the affair
In spirit OF bitterness against Great
Britain, which is not shared in foreign
office circles. where the greatest desire
20 reach an amicable adjustment is mani
tested.
A paragraph printed in America and
dated September 80. reporting the appear
ance OF some japanese at Aberdeen, who,
the report said, boarded in the offing
mysterious looking craft which resem-
bled torpedo boat and which was sup
posed 10 be waiting for the Russian
squadron Is reproduced here, with great
prominence.
Prince Metschersky editor of the
Grashdain) of st. Petersburg. however.
demands an investigation which will fix
definitely the responsibility and expresses
the hope for the honor of Russia that
Rojestvensky is not at fault. but If he Is,
he declares he must be punished.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-28
DIVORCE
MILL Still
GRINDING

The hearing OF uncontested petitions for
divorces was concluded in Judge Dubois
court today. Evelhe L. McReading
sought a divorce from her husband, How
ard s.. on the ground Of desertion, She
declared he left her three years ago. Also
that at one time he threatened TO cut her
throat with a razor and on another occa-
sion threw "A clock at her.
There were other witnesses who testified
10 the desertion. Decision was for Pc
toner.
II came out in the hearing OF the case
OF Mary Minasisn against Minas Minasian
that the petitioners mother sometime ago
got a divorce from her own husband on
account OF extreme cruelty.
The following cases were on the docket
oday:
Matte J. Hodgkins VS.. Albert D. Hodg-
ms; desertion. Decision for the petit
loner. William G.. Rich. counsel.
Emma Langevin VS.. Joseph Langevin ,
,eglect 10 provide. Decision for the pc
itioner. Armstrong e. Dorney. counsel.
Bridget F. Allen VS.. Lewis d. Allen;
eglect TO provide. Decision for the pc
tioner. Herbert a Blake, counsel
Ida May Degnan VS.. Bartholomew j.
)egnan. Extreme cruelty. Decision for
ne petitioner Edward y. Bassett. coun-
sci.
Mary Minasian VS.. Minas Minasian; ;
eglect 10 provide. Decision for the pc
.itioner. Williams & McCabe. counsel.
Eveline l.. McReadlng VS. Howard s.
McReading; neglect 10 provide. Decision
for the petitioner. II. w. Kimball. coun-
sell
Mabel l.. Lowry VS.. Samuel c. Lowry.
Neglect to provide. Decision for the pc
titioner. Cooke g. ANGEL. counsel.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-28
Continued from page One.

Russia, so far as Is known Is showing
every disposition to meet the British
Views and It is conceded that the delay
In replying 10 the British demands is
readily explainable on the ground that
the Russian government naturally desires
TO be placed in possession from Its own
sources, OF all details connected with the
occurrence.
subsequently Mr.. Balfour and Foreign
Secretary Lansdowne had somewhat
prolonged conference. They then proceed
ed 70 the meeting OF the cabinet whlcn
was attended by the whole ministry.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-28
HOSPITALS CROWDED.

The field and naval hospitals are
crowded and hygienic conditions are be.
coming desperate. The bombardment al
times is so incessant that IL is impossible
10 bury the dead to any depth. over one
half Of the original garrison Is dead,
wounded or sick.
The high angle at which their artillery
Are Is directed by the Japanese has prac-
tlcally destroyed the new town.
when the feet attempted to break
through the blockade some time ago. the
garrison was to have made desperat
sortie and inllict as much damage as pos
sibe and II necessary capitulate The
failure or the feet 20 escape frustrated
the plan.
The beseigers are pressing closer daily
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-28
RUSSIAN BATTERIES SILENCED.

Toxic, oct. &.-4:3o p. NIT is reported
that the Japanese opened a desperate at
tack on the eastern forts of the Keekwan
group. north Of Port Arthur during the
morning Of october 26 and silenced the
the Russian batteries. A she'll exploded
the Russian magazines
simultaneously the Japanese attacked
the forts on Riplung Mountain and Sun
ghehowian mountain. silenced the Rus
sian batteries and stormed and occupied
the forts in front OF these mountains.
On the night OF o {. 26, there was a
coniagration in old Port Arthur, and on
Oct q. a shell hit the Russian battle.
ship Sevastopol and two Russian steam
ers were sunk.
Official confirmation OF the above Is
lacking but the reports are believed 10
be true.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-28
NEWS FP0N rHU9C 'ES.

This evehing In the Broad Street Chris
tian church corner Broad and Fenner
streets. Rev. l.. l.. Henson. d. D., OF
the Cranston Street BAPTIST church. will
give a descriptive lecture upon the coun-
try and life and customs Of the people
found in a trip through Rome. Greece.
Egypt and Palestine.
Admission is free and the public is
cordially invited 20 attend A silver COL
lection Will be taken TO defray expenses.
Sunday school rally in the interest OF
Nome missions will be held in the vestry
II the Central Baptist church al half-past
o'clock on Saturday There will be
n exercise by children and Rev. George
= Lombard OF Wexford will give an
address with chalk Illustrations All In
terested are cordially invited
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-28
ORDERED TO HALT.

Orders have been telegraphed 10 Vice
Admiral Rojestvensky TO delay at Vigo
all the warshlps which took part in the
North sea incident.
London. Oct. 8-1:A p. m.-Orders have
been issued and acknowledged by Vice
Admiral Rojestvensky that the Russian
squadron remains at Vigo until the con-
clusion OF the present Russo-British
negotiations.
This eliminates what was regarded here
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-28
SITUATION IMPROVED.

Subsequent TO their meeting at Lans-
downe house. Ambassador BenkenootH
and Ambassador Cambon had confer
ence at the French embassy and later
the statement was issued by the Russian
embassy saying 1t was in constant com.
munication with the British government
that as a result Of the COMMUNICATIONS
, he embassy hoped that there would De
3peedy and satisfactory settlement ana
that the whole aspect OF the SITUATION
had decidedly improved.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-28

and II is hard 70 say how long we can
hold out When the end comes there will
be a desperate fight and surprise. Thou
sands OF the enemy will perish as every
thing is mined"
This letter was entrusted TO a native
boatman who ran the blockade and mail
ed it at Cheefoo. The recipient is a prom
inent continental business man OF this
city with a branch house at Port Arthur
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-28

on the car at the station.
After the drive the party boarded the
car and couple OF minutes before six
the car is 10 be attached on the rear
OF the train for Woonsocket
They VIII return here tomorrow, when
Uncle Joe" will be entertained by Sem
ator Aldrich.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-28
QUEEN DEEPLY CONCERNED.

London. Oct 2s.--Queen Alexandra's
deep concern regarding the Anglo-SaxeH
crisis was evidenced today. Hardly had
the cabinet risen when a message was
handed 10 Mr. Balfour from her and the
premier Immediately drove 10 lBucking-
ham palace where he had a prolonged
interview with the queen.
The latter. in the course OF the after
noon. proceeded to Sundringham and Mr.
Balfour went 10 SOUTHAMPTON
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-28

According 20 the city hall records today
Frank Barrone has attached property OF
Giovanni Clavio on the south side OF
Arthur avenue for $500 in an action OF the
case for assumpsit.
z. j. Mccarthy is attorney for the plain
tin.
John O'Connor. according TO the
records has attached property OF Robert
F. Campbell for 500 in an action OF the
case on promises broken. The property
levied on is composed OF nine lots OF land
on the partition plat In the equity suit.
Sarah z. McHale ct al vs.. Robert F.
Campbell et al.
Doran and Flanagan appear for the
plaintiff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-28

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-28
STEAM UP AND DECKS CLEARED,

Gibraltar. Oct. 2s.-Boom defences are
being rigged at both ends OF the harbor.
The battleships OF the channel feet are
still in port with steam up and decks
cleared
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-28
Chicago Market.

Reported for The News over the pri-
vate wire or j. J. QCINLAN q Co,
Stock Brokers. s6 weybosset street.
Open. High. 2PM.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-28
,|TY CLERK REFUSES To
PUT NAMES ON BALLOT

'@s1~s
wards
n
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-28
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING IN TIE
NEWS

lc per word first insertion; kc repeat:
lwk Sc. per word 2wks SC. per word;
3wks. &c. per word: lmo &c. per word
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-28

AGREEMENT May END
THE NORTH SEA INCIDENT

the situation. namely the possibility Of a
premature clash between the British aud
Russian squadrors
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-28
FINANCIAL
The New York Stock Market

Reported for The News over the pri-
yate wire OF j. ]. QUINLAN g. CO,
stock Brokers, So Weybosset street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-28

Former Governor George X. Nash OF
Ohio dropped dead in his bathroom at CO.
lumbus today.