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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-24
MILES OF RUSSIAN RAILWAY
AND BRIDGES DESTROYED.
Continued on page Eight.
DISCREDITS REPORTS.

Washington. Feb. 24.-The Japanese le-
cation here discredits the reports OF the
sinking OF the four Japanese warships
and two transports at Port Arthur
Attention is called to the fact that both
of the reports 10 that effect emanated
from Russian sources and therefore
should be accepted with caution.
Furthermore the reference TO the parti-
cipation OF the RetviZan in the fighting
and the reported sinking of transports are
both regarded as casting suspicion upon
the story.
The Retvizan Is understood TO he I'm a
condition uniting her for battle for many
months while the presence OF transports
at Port Arthur cannot be explained In
view of the repeated statements that
Japan did not intend to land troops on
the Liaotung peninsula at this stage and
the transports could be there for no
other reason.
No official advices have reached the le-
CATION regarding the matter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-24
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

The state socialist convention was held
at Bath, Me. today for the purpose OF
nominating ticket for the state election.
Edward Trevett. OF Utica, N. Y. founder
OF the Commercial Travellers Accident
association OF America, died at Westheld,
N. j.. this morning.
Because OF the recent pool room riots
Mt Madison. Ills, the mayor OF that city
has suspended Patrick McCambridge, chief
OF police. and Patrolman Street.
Directors Of the Texas & Pacific Rail
way Co, have decided TO pay the interest
on the second mortgage income bonds
amounting to FIVE per cent on S25'OOo'oOo
oflcial announcement is made that the
differences between the National CLASS
company and its employees have been ami
cably settled and work Will be resumed
at once.
Acting Commissioner General Hall
meota. OF the imperial Japanese com
mission 10 the worlds fair, Is seriously
III at ST. Louis. being threatened with an
attack OF typhoid fever.
Paymaster Harry Earl Blscoe OF the
United States steamship oregon has been
ordered under arrest by Rear Admiral
Evans. in command OF the fleet In Asiatic
waters. Biscoe, 10 Is alleged. Is $500
short in his accounts.
Among tho passengers on the Empress
Of China. which has just sailed for Yoko-
hama, from Vancouver n. c., was Major
Machida. military attache TO the Japan
ese legation az 81. Petersburg. recalled
by his government.
Charles r. Mayer, formerly president
OF the Baltimore ana Ohio railroad died
at Baltimore today. Mr.. Mayer was for
many years a leading hnancier In Balti-
more and a large coal mine owner.
Among the passengers who arrived to-
day az New York on board thes teamer
Moltke were Poultney Bigelow and Rich
ard Strauss, the composer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-24
japan IS
CLEVER IN
DIPLOMACY.

Washington, Feb. A.-Secretary Hay
has received information that japan has
negotiated n treaty with Corea whereby
she guarantees the Independence and in
tegrity OF Corea.
This ia regarded here as one OF the
cleverest of the many startling Dip
lomatic moves that have been made In
connection with the whole eastern ques-
ton. The effect is to place Japan on
a high moral plane for II is understood
here that this treaty IS an announcement
TO the world that even II she prevails
In her struggle with Russia, involving
military occupation OF Corea, Japan will
take no advantage of that fact but VIII
maintain the independence of the Hermit
Kingdom.
on the other hand the Russian note
complaining OF the violation of Corean
neutrality by Japan is believed here TO be
intended to pave the way for future heavy
reclamations indeed. involving the seiz-
ure OF Corea and it's annexation for vio-
lation OF neutrality I'm the event that
Russia triumphs in the present struggle.
Contrasting the two positions, an Of
fetal here pointed out that the attitude
OF Japan towards Corea was very similar
To that of the United States TO Cuba
when the republic occupied the island
with its military officers, only to with
draw them and free Cuba after II had
rid her OF Spanish control.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-24

evening was very largely devoted to rou-
tine matters
The reports of the committees were
rather interesting and occupied most OF
the evening There we're a number OF
new applications received and several
members taken into the body. This was
directly attributable TO the recent mass
meeting held for the purpose OF arousing
n more general interest I'm the workings
of the body.
A discussion OF the trade conditions and
the prospects followed, after which the
session adjourned.
MEETING OF COLoRED WALTERS.
MIR. Fred Hobby, who is In this section
OF the country organizing and perfect
ing the locals OF walters, has returned
from Boston where he was settling some
matters pertaining TO the local there. He
stated that he would remain In this city
till his object had been accomplished. He
also said that there would be mass
meeting OF the colored walters OF the
city on Sunday to perfect the organiza-
ton already started. The meeting Will
be held I'm Lyman hall with Paul Everett
of the Boston local as the chief speaker.
TO SETTLE PRICES.
Mr.. Herbert Bryant. OF the Moders
union OF this city. has been called ia
Stamford and portions OF Connecticut "a
be gone for the remainder OF the week
He was called TO Stamford 10 try TO ar
range a settlement of the prices In the
stove works there From Stamford he
will go TO Middletown and Portland.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-24
FATHER SUES
FOR SONS
DEATH.

An interesting case was submitted TO
the appellate division OF the supreme
court today by which father seeks to
recover damages for the death OF a child
alleged to be due 10 defective plumbing.
Frank II. Davis is the plaintiff and he
sues his former landlady, Eliza $. Smith.
The case was before the court today on
demurrer 20 the declaration.
Mr.. Davis claimed that as a result OF
the defective plumbing his son, George
l.. Davis. took diphtheria and died. The
father sues as sole heir and did not take
out administration. The first count OF
the declaration states that at the time
OF the letting defendant agreed TO keep
the tenement IN repair
Defendant says that the count seeks to
state a case of contract and the form
OF action is trespass on the case.
Plaintiff asserts that the premises was
really a nuisance and the landlord fraud
ulently concealed the conditions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-24
FINANCIAL
BULLS and BEARS.

Wall Street, Feb. 2.--The tone OF the
opening today was steadier than last
night. helped by recove1es at London.
few losses were mixed with the pre-
Pressed Steel Car fell 1h. General Elec-
trio IA and Wheeling and Lake Erie Sec
ond preferred a point
Buying orders became numerous, ana
the opening advances were extended. 81.
Paul, Union Pacific, Penn, u. :. Steel
preferred and Brooklyn Transit were
most I'm demand and made average gains
OF half. Sugar and Westinghouse Elec-
trio gained 1, while General Electric
yielded 3i1 Duluth, South Shore and At
lantic preferred ia and Chicago Tsrmi-
nal preferred IL.
Advance was checked and market be-
came dull.
After period Of hesitation buying was
renewed Anal. Copper and ST. Paul
were lifted a point and Penn. and affili-
ated stocks were In demand.
LackaWanna recovered yesterdays 112
point break on one sale. Con. Gas and
Railway Steel Spring rose H. Bag pre-
ferred lost and Denver and Rio Grande
preferred and Lead preferred a point.
ried prices gradually downwards. Bear
operators were active, the reports OF
banking failures in several continental
cities encouraging short selling.
The selling was not pursued below last
nights price level and a slow hardening
movement followed. The market be-
came very dull, Kansas City Southern
fell ga
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-24
WANTS BIG
VERDICT
SET ASIDE.

Chief Justice Stiness and Justices TIL
linghast and Dubois heard the defendants
petition for a new trial IN the case OF
Avis c. Reynolds. Rebecca ID. Reynolds
and Maria Reynolds OF East Greenwich.
heirs at law and next or kin OF Nathaniel
T. Reynolds. against the Narragansett
Electric Lighting company today.
Mr.. Reynolds conducted shoe store In
the Masonic Temple, East Greenwich. and
was also treasurer of the corporation.
owning the building and had charge of the
structure.
On the evening OF May 5th he went into
the cellar TO attend the furnace. As he
did not return I'm due time an attendant
went into the cellar and found MIN
stretched out directly beneath and in close
proximity 10 an incandescent light sus-
pended from the ceiling. A doctor vas
shmoned. IL was soon ascertalheu 'hat
Mr.. Reynolds was dead.
During an investigation OF the premi-
ses a man took hold OF the incandescent
lamp and received a severe shock, but as
he had rubbers on they acted as an IN
sulator The autopsy showed Mr. Rey-
nohds had received an electric shock. rms
suit was brought 10 recover damages. ~
Is claimed that the defendant let dan
gerous amount Of electricity into the
Masonic Temple and that transformer
I'm use was wholly inadequate and oetec-
tive.
A Jury in Judge Johnson's court on Oct
% 1909 awarded the plaintinffs $ls,be
damages. A new trial was at once
claimed by the defendant corporation on
a number Of grounds. the chief or whlct
are that the verdict was against the eva
denee; that the damages are excessive
and that the court erred In allowlns
against the objection OF the defendant the
| offering OF testimony In regard TO an
| nuity tables.
| Da,,,d 8 Raker and Lewis A. Water
man are counsel for the plaintiff and Wal
ter n Vincent Is counsel for the defend
|
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-24
A DANGEROUS LOCATION.
FIremen Fought Flames Close Beside In
mense Gas Holder.

New York, Feb. 24.-In constant dam
ger OF an explosion in three immense
gas tanks. each containing 100000 cubic
feet OF Illuminating gas, across ths
street hreInen yesterday fought fire In
six story block on West FIFTY -nlnth
street. between Tenth and Eleventh ave-
nues. which was damaged 10 the extent
Of s1oc 00o
Fire Chief Croker was angered at the
slowness Of the gas company In with
drawing the immense quantity OF gas
stored In the three big tanks. Had II
not been for the nerve Of the men, who
stood I'm the street. between the fire and
the gis tanks he said. and kept
Niagara OF water pouring on the reser-
voirs, there would have been terrihc
explosion. resulting in loss OF life and
in a spread OF the fire that might have
given us another Baltimore disaster
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-24
A QUESTION OF TRUST.
Involved In Equity Case Of Mcintyre ct AL
Against Shea, Trustee.

The equity cause of James Mcintyre
at ais vs.. Dennis j. Shea, trustee, was
heard by the appellate court today on
oomplainants' petition TO have a trust dis
charged. Michael Mcintyre died In Cum
berland In 1899 and by his will lett one
half his estate In trust TO pay the IN.
come TO william Mcintyre and THIS haiI
was TO go to Williams chiidren on ms
death. ,.,
There was n partition OF testator's real
estate by sale and the respondent holds
SliA6s In trust. .oo.
William Mcintyre on Sept. 22 l9c3 sign
al n release to his four children. Re-
snondent claims that the beneficiary undei
the trust cannot by his own act terminate
the trust.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-24

II was with a shock the news was re-
ssived early this afternoon that George r.
webster. clerk Of the common pleas divi-
sson OF the supreme court for many years
and one OF the bost known and most
highly respected citizens Of the state had
passed away at his home in East Provi-
dence.
Last Friday Mr.. webster was compelled,
on account OF a severe cold to suspend his
labors.
AT the time his ailment was not regard
Cd as dangerous. but recently pneumonia
developed and that was the immediate
cause OF death.
George Eldridge Webster was born I'm
lowell. Mass., July ls, lsi3, and was the
son OF Clement and Catherine Packer
UAttleheld) Webster. His early education
was acquired In the public schools of
Providence and after graduating from the
high school no entered the printing onice
OF the Providence Post, OF which journal
his father was editor from its start until
his death In 1854.
Through his associations with the oftice
during his boyhood. George became quite
an adept at typesetting, and in his iegu-
lar employment following school sradua-
dion he faxnilarized himself with oil the
departments OF the newspaper printing
end publishing business.
AT the age OF twenty-one, soon AFTER
his fathers deoease, he secured an en-
xagemsnt as private secretary 10 Senator
William Sprague, and went 20 Washing
ton. where ne was appointed clerk 10 the
senate committee on manufactures, and
served in that capacity during the regular
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-24
COURT CLERK WEBSTER
DIES Of PNEUMONIA.

session OF congress and the special session
following.
From March 1865, until his resigna-
tlon In 1871. he was connected with the
pension office. occupying successfully the
positions OF chief clerk. special service
agent. chief OF the branch office. secret
service agent, and pension agent at Fort
Gibson. Indian Territory, where he held
"A special commission under PRESIDENT
Grant, being sent there 10 investigate the
Wright Indian frauds matter.
While I'm Washington he studied law
graduated with honors from the Column
bian law college, and was admitted 10
ths bar OF the District OF Columbia. lie
left Washington in the fall OF 1871 WIN
the purpose OF establishing himself In
practice I'm Chicago. but three days after
his arrival in the western metropolis oc-
Cured the great fire which laid the great
or part OF the city I'm ashes.
Returning TO Providence, he engaged IN
newspaper work. and In 1875 was elected
clerk OF the court OF common pleas oil
Providence county, afterwards, upon re-
organization. the common pleas division
OF the supreme court. which position ne
has held uninterruptedly 20 the present
time. his re-elections having been unani-
nous with few exceptions.
Mr.. Webster i'm 1873, took up his resi-
dence I'm East Providence. and represent
cd that town on the commissions which
introduced water service and constructed
the seekonk River bridge and town hall
besides serving In various other onicia
capacities. He was married, February 3
1884. 20 Miss Mary Josephine Gale. ol
Providence; they had one daughter; Grac,
Gale. born I'm Washington I'm 1868, now the
wife OF Gearge 8. Baker OF this city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-24
MARINE REGISTER.

Tomorrow sun rises at e:29 and sets
at $3.50 D. m, making day OF just one
minute over II hours and the tide Will
be high at 2.25 and 1851.
Weather Indications point 70 clearing
weather tonight and fair and colder to-
morrow.
ARRIVED.
Steamer Essex. Johnson, Baltimore.
Steamer City OF Taunton. hazard. new
York
Steamer 1.archmont, Wilcox. New York.
Steamer City OF Newport, Newport.
Schooner ". Bowers Young, Brunswick.
with $4,000 feet OF mmper to j. A..
Potter.
Tug Prudence New Bedford
Tug Roger Williams
SAILED.
Steamer Newport. for Newport
Steamer City OF Taunton. New York.
Steamer Larchmont New York.
Tug Cohannet for Newport
Tug Prudence with barge Ariadne. for
New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-24
AT THE BENCH SHOW.
Judges Kept Busy Awarding Prizes Today
Blue Ribbons Given.

Boston. Feb 2i--An the judges were
kept busy today at the bench show OF the
New Englapd Kennel club trying to pick
out the prize winners from the large
number OF dogs entered
The forenoon was devoted TO judging
terriers, cocker spanies and hounds.
w. T. Payne of Kingston. Pa. won -four
blue ribbons in the show for cocker span
iels. his Romany Rye taking two frsts
and his Silver Blaze and Midkiff Chloe
one each
r. :. McGaughey OF Pembroke, ont.
took first honors in every class Of black
and tan terriers, the ribbons going to Sell
wonk Imperial and Sewonk Pearl.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-24
Want HIM
BACK FOR
PERJURY.

Gov Garvln gave hearing this after
noon at tho state house on the application
OF the attorney generals department that
requlsltion be made upon Governor odell
OF New York for the return Of Edward l..
Doucette to Newport and. OF course. this
state.
Assistant Attorney General Greenough
submitted affldavlts OF Chief OF Police
Richards. Attorney Burke and other ciu-
zens Of Newport 20 the effect that Dou
cette Is a fugitive from justice and urged
that Doucette's return be demanded on
criminal, rather than civil grounds. Mr..
Greenough felt that he had made a prima
facle case and. II Doucette is returned, he
could indict him for perjury by grand
jury OF Newport county.
1nasmuch as Mr. Doucette was not
present personally. Mr. Greenough pro-
tested against Mr. Doucette being rep
resented by counsel as It was an ex-parte
hearing and the conditions were contrary
to those II the hearing were held before
Gov Odell upon whom requisitlon is
sought. rather than upon Gov Garvin
upon whom application FOR requlstion Is
simply made
His excellency. however. as n matter OF
courtesy listened TO Attorney Richard
y. Comstock OF this city. ono OF the
counsel for defendant Mr. Comstock
made strong arguments against requisi-
ton which. he declared. was sought by
certain persons, not TO promote the in
terests OF justice from n criminal stand
point. but az matter OF spite In an
ticipated civil actions and 10 serve their
own selfish ends.
The governor took the application
under consideration.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-24
AFTER MANY YEARS.
DIaguaulfs Case Against City Of Woon-
socket Is 10 Be Settled.

The suit OF the late Godfrey Daignauit
AGAINST the city of Woonsocket. which
ho. haar IN court nearly II years has
at last reached conclusion MI
Daignaults land was taken for sewer
n,,rnoses and the commissioners at the
time made him an award OF damages.
This was I'm 1892.
An award OF sl6,79S8. MADE py Jury
was In October, 1893, set aside and anotner .l lei
,nr1, awarded Mr.. Daignault but s6965 75;
so he fled a petition for a new trial. To-
dav II was announced that this petition
was withdrawn and at the request OF
Erwin ]. France, city solicitor OF Woon-
socket. the case was sent back to the
common pleas division so that Judgment
might be entered on the last verdict.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-24
LATE WILLIAM C. WHlTNEY'S
WILL FILED FOR PROBATE.

New York. Feb. 24.--The will OF the
late William c, Whitney was nled Tor
probate at Minoia today. Harry Payne
whitney Is made sole executor and uus-
toe under the will.
After legacies OF s2bo,Ooo each TO Ade-
laIde and Berthe Randolph, step-children.
have been deducted. and provision made
for an income OF $4,000 per year for his
daughter Dorothy. the bulk of the estate
il left In trust
one half OF the income Is TO go TO Harry
Payne whitney. one-tenth 10 his daugh-
ter Pauline. Mrs. Paget. one-tenth TO his
son Payne, and three-tenths TO his daugh-
ter Mary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-24
TRACEY WILL CONTEST.
Announced as Settled by Counsel, Who
Have cen TRYING Case In Court.

The contest over the will OF Bridget
Tracey which held the attention OF jury
I'm Judge Johnson's court was today an
nounced as settled by counsel.
Patrick Tracey, husband OF the testa-
tor. contested the will on the ground that
Mrs. Tracey's relatives induced her to
make the will in their favor.
BY the terms OF settlement he gets the
real estate I'm fee and a good deal OF the
personal property left by the testator.
Mr.. Tracey claimed the accumulation OF
the property was due to his industry.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-24
evANGElISTIC ENDEiVOR.

The service al the South Baptist church
last evening was an impressive one Pro-
fessor Stout sang II Want TO Go There,
Don't oYu2" 'The Patchwork Quilt" and
Almost Persuaded"
Rev. John F1nchs sermon on Why
VIII Ye Die7" was a faithful presentation
OF the gospel. Several persons signihed
a decision of acceptance There were also
testimonies. as well as prayers by Rev.
j. stewart and Rev. J. A. IIainer. This
evening will also allow for testimonies,
and Mothers Prayer is 10 be one Of the
solos.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-24
BARGES ARE SAFE.

Delaware Breakwater. Del, Feb. "a
The coal barge West Point, from Provi-
dence for Newport News. which was
parted from the tug Walter Luckenbach
by an unknown steamer crossing the
hawser during the dense fog on Sunday
night. while five miles from Five Fathom
Bay hghtship arrived here yesterday
under sail The barge General Knox. also
from Providence for Newport News.
which became separated from the tug at
the same time, is reported to be an
chored two miles southeast OF Five
Fathom Bank llghtship.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-24
CLAIMS TITLE TO LOT
IN SWAN POINT CEMETERY.

at Swan Point cemetery can be devised
by will has been submitted TO the appel
late court. Horatio l.. waldron devised
TO his wife, Emeline c. Waldron. a burial
lot in the cemetery.
Hattie l.. Waldron, a daughter OF the
testator by a former marriage. claims
that such lot cannot be devised by will
and that she as heir-at-law and not her
stepmother is entitled to Il.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-24
Attachments.

According 10 the city hall records today
property OF Daniel +. Grady has been at
tached for $1,000 I'm an action OF assumpsit
by the III. It. Watson company. a Penn
sylvanla corporation. William NJ +.
Bowen appears for the plaintiff.
The records also show that Tomasso
leonardo has held property attached for
500 by Angelo Frantuno and Richard g.
Davis has fled an attachment the proper
ty OF George II. Butts for 500.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-24
FoR OVER sISTV YEARS

has been used for over sixty years by
millions of Eotners for their children
while teething with perfect success. II
soo,hes the child. softens the gums. al
laws all pain. cures wind collie. and is the
best remedy for Diarrhoee. il Will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold
by druggists IN every part OF the world.
Twenty -fve cents bottle. BE sure and
ask for Mrs winslow's Soothing Syrup.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-24
PAID OFF TODAY.

New Bedford. Mass. Feb. A-'The strik-
ing weavers OF the Dartmouth mill were
paid of today without incident.
The situation remains practically un-
changed with the exception that seven
twisters are not working
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-24
THE CARPATHIA SIGHTED.

New York, Feb. 2i-The Cunard line
steamer Carpathia- from Genoa. Naples
and so forth for New York. Is reported
as having been In communication by wiro-
less telegraphy with Nantucket lightship
at 2.l0 a. m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-24
700 Doses
For One Dollar

Economy in medicine must be
measured by two things-cost and
effect. 1t cannot be measured by
either alone. 1t is greatest in that
medicine that does the most for
the money-that radically and per.
manently cures at the least ex-
pense. That medicine is
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-24
Hoods JdrsdpdriHd

II purifies and enriches the blood,
cures pimples, eczema and all
sruptions, tired, languid feelings,
loss of appetite and general debility.
81 have taken Hoods ssrsaparilla and
found Il reliable and giving perfect sstisfsc-
ton. IL takes away that tired feeling. gives
energy and puts the blood in good condition"
MISS EFrE CoLoSsE. 1855 10th Street, N. W..
Washington. ID. G.
Hoods sarsapavIlla promises "a
cure and keeps the promise.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-24
The Cotton Market.

Reported for The News by DAVIS &
DAVIS, Banigan Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-24
Tn 9 New York Stock Market.

Reported for The News by n. CURTIS
FLETCHER a. CO, street floor, Bani-
gan Building