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The daily tribune., 1904-02-10
JAPAN'S STATEMENT.
Gives Details of the Negotiations
With Russia.

Toxic, Feb lO-The following is
the text of the statement issued by & Q
Japanese government setting forth it's
posilog;
Section 1T being Indispensable
to the welfare aud safety of Japan TO
MAINTAIN the Independence and terri.
toriai integrity of Korea and to safe.
guard her paramount interests there.
in. tie Japanese government finds il
impossi ple to view with indifference
any action endangerine the position
standing her solemn treaty with China
aud her repeated assurances TO the
powers. not only continues her occu-
patton of Mancburia, but has taken
aggressive measures in Korean terr
tory. Should Manchuria be annexed
would naturally be impossible
The Japanese government therefore
being desirous Of securing permanent
peace for eastern Asia by means of
direct negotiati ons with Russia with
the view of arriving at friendly
in both Manchuria and Korea where
their interests meet, communicated
toward the end of July last such de-
sire to the Russian government and
invited its adherence To this the
Russian government expressed will.
ing assent. Accordingly, on August
I2, the Japanese government proposed
to Russia through its representative
at st. Petersburg. the basis of an
agreement which was Substantially as
follows:
First. mutual engagement to re.
spect the Independence and territorial
iutergitv of the Chinese and Korean
empires.
Second. mutual engagement to
maintain the principle of an equal
opportunity for the commercial in
dustry of all natives of those coun.
tries.
''Third. reciprocal recognition of
Japan's preponderating interests in
Korea aud that Russia has special in.
churia and mutual recognition of
the respective rights of Japan ano
Russia therein"
Fourth. the recognition by Russia
of the exclusive rights of Japan to
give advice and assistance to Korea in
the interest of reform and good gov.
ernment.
Fifth, the engagement on the part
of Russia to nnimpede the eventual
extension of the Korean railway into
Southern Manchuria SO as to connect
with Eastern China and the Shanghai
-Kwan New Ohwaug lines -
1t was the intention of the japanese
government originally that a confer
ence take place between their repre-
captativac ut CT pataruhnrg apd tha
Russian authorities. so as to facilitate
progress as mach as posi- Die i'll reach
ing a solution of the situation but the
Russian government absolute ly refused
to do so on the plea that the czar
planned trip abroad aud for other
reasons twas unayoidably decided to
conduct the Iegotistions at Toxic
The daily tribune., 1904-02-10
Grand Free Offer

Send us the names and addresses of
five boys, ages between 10 and is.
and we will send you a beautiful opal
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having the appearance of 81 90 pin,
If you will also send lOc for postage,
packing etc. Yonr name will not be
used. Address. Western Supply Co..
Box 564, Pueblo. Colo.
The daily tribune., 1904-02-10
Bring Your School Children.

to the Jack block whers DIR. Saperc.
the well known eye. ear. nose and
throat specialist, will examine their
eyes and yours free. Two days Feb.
18th and 18th.
The daily tribune., 1904-02-10

Notwithstanding the uDparrelled
advance in the price of cotton which
goods, our heavy purchases have
enabled us to furnish all our custom
ers with goods at the old prices, You
should see our line of new French
Ginghanis. just III and at last years
prices-l0 aud l219c per yard. Just
tie goods suitable for your spring
Start waist.
THE BOSTON STORE.
The daily tribune., 1904-02-10
Magician and Violinlst.

The next entertai1 ment of the high
school course will occur at the Pres
byterian church on Tuesday evening
Feb. 18th, when Edwin Brush, the
clover magician. and Carl Herman.
the celebrated violinist, will give a
joint program, which is said to be
very fine. Mr.. Brush carries verti
able menagerie and Aquarium.
The daily tribune., 1904-02-10

Don't fail to hear the numerous
lecture at the Presbyterian church
next Friday night.
The daily tribune., 1904-02-10
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-12
PAWTUxET.

Th. pant,st church was crowded last
,,,,,,, an tho occasion of the using OF the
now organ for the first time, and very
interesting recital was given by MISS
Emma Williams. orsanist ~ the r1rs'
Baptist church In Providence, the mum
hers selected being particularly adapted
10 show the range OF the instrument and
the fine quality and depth OF tone. he
instrument was formerly the property OF
Brown university. There were number
OF sololsts, including Gustav r. Lenx,
tenor at the Green Street Uuniversalist
church. whose selections were heartily
applauded Mrs. Frank sheldon Mr.. and
Mrs Almon Burnham and Mr.. Thomas
~ Rhodes. who were assisted by the
church chorus.
The program was in the following or
der: Ofrertoire Read. anthem. Cantate
Domino Dudley Buck Chorus 81 the
church. Mrs Frank Sheldon. leader, tenor
solo. The Lord is Ny Light. Frances
AIltsen-Mr Gustav r Lem; ts) 'ihe
Peasants Song" Rendano, ~ sketch.
Dubois uuartette out OF the Depths,
| c. w Marston--Mrs. Sheldon. Mrs. Burn
! ham Mr. Rhodes and Mr.. Burnham; com
! munion Batiste: bass solo. Abide Wan
Me" f. l.. Ashford Mr. A C.. Burnham;
vcsper hymn with variations). Guy tenor
solo Gentle. Holy Saviour" Gounod-
/ Mr. LEM; Pilgrims Chorus" Wagner;
l duet Come Holy Spirit" Jerome-Mrs
sheldon, Mrs Burnham: allegro. Batiste.
I and Palms.
The new gas fixture which gives n
| pulpit light and a light for the organist
l-sra--si-t,- imposition and prov~d-tor- be n
great addition TO the appearance Of the
room as well as a great convenience.
The excellent attendance VIII add con-
siderable 10 the organ fund.
Local hsermen and oystermen are dis
cussing the matter OF the proposed letting
OF a portion OF the Great Red" which
lies just 10 the north OF the Rhode Island
Yacht club anchorage and they seem To
feel that the letting OF this section, which
DIR. Connoley has applied for. would be
"A great breach OF their rights. They
claim that the land Is well set with young
oysters and that there are quantities OF
quahogs there 10 which the planter
would secure exclusive rights II he gets
the lease. Some seem 10 think that the
commissioners OF shell fisheries should
not even consider a proposition for oyster
ground there as they say that there was
ruling by the commissioners To the
effect that his land was 10 be exempt
from lease In the future after hearinl
on similar petition over year ago
n Is probable that number OF then
will be present at the hearing which
will be held In regard 10 the matter one
d week from Friday.
The many friends of Pc}eg Rhodes wer,
. much pleased yesterday 20 find him abl'
1 10 be down stairs for short time II,
, has been confined to his bed for a numbe
. of days IN consequence Of a fall from tn
I, roof Of the shed In the rear Of the oate
block which fractured several ribs
Tonight the regular meeting of the Fir
3 | King band and the meeting for socia
worship az the Baptist church will b
/ held.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-12
VALLEY VILLAGES

A horse owned by A. w. knight & Son
Of Rverpodnt became frightened near the
railroad bridge yesterday afternoon. and
In it's efforts 10 get away II succeeded in
breaking both shafts and breaking In the
front OF the wagon. Finally the driver
got the animal under control and pre-
vented II from running away.
The woman's Mission Circle met at the
Phenix Baptist parsonage yesterday af-
trnoon in a very interesting session.
The arrangements for the observance
OF Memorial day by McGregor post. q.
A r.. have been completed and the orders
including the route OF march have been
issued TO the comrades The rout OF
ma rch this year IN the same as In former
years and the custom established by the
woman's Relief Corps last year OF scat
tering flowers upon the water from the
Phenix bridge will he again adhered to
this year.
G.. sprasue. reports one new case OF
scarlet fever IN the town, this time the
contagion being in the family or John
johnson. who lives OF the road Leading
from Centreville TO Apponaug. There are
five other members in the FAMILY. Ihe
house has been quarantined ana the usual
precautions taken 10 prevent the spread
OF the disease.
The annual meeting OF the 81. Phihps
Child was held at the regular meeting
OF that body at Guild hall, In Crompton'
last night.
The Warwick Probate court met as
usual this afternoon
At the Phenix NJ f. church last nignt
the members OF the Ladies Benevoieh'
society OF the church held a basket So
caal and entertainment The entertain
ment was rendered fret. the program pc
ing as follows: Piano solo. MISS fni'h
Page; reading. MISS Anita Gilnesi farce, farce
..,r,he Gentle jury" reading. Miss Gillies;
pisno solo, Miss Page Later the paske's
were sold and the purchasers en)oyeu
the contents with the owners Inc M
fair proved decided success IN 800
,xaed with the results.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-12
BRISTOL.
Officers TO Provide Over Home
for Children - Fourth Of
July Arrangements.

At the annual meeting OF the Home for
Destitute Children held yesterday after
noon at the home on Union street, Mrs
g. s. Drury presided. The board of man
ayers chosen comprises Miss H. p. Ward
well. Mrr. s. W. Church. Mrs. j.. b.
Wadron, Mrs Z. g. Babbitt. Mrs. II. H.
Cabot. Mrs. Seth PAUL. Mrs. r. H. Dun
bar. Mrs. III. w. Church. Mrs. George u.
Arnold Mrs. Robert Allan. Mrs. j. s.
weeden. secretary; Mrs. +. B. Bache.
treasurer; and Mrs. l.. r. Anderstrom; !;
advisory board Mrs q. w. Church. Rev
G. i. Locke. Ezra Dixon, Charles IL
Spooner: auditor, Charles III. Spooner.
The annual reports OF the treasurer and
secretary were read and accepted. There
were three legacies for the home during
the year, one OF 5000 from Miss Maria
r. Goldman. one from Mrs. Desire How
ard. and one Of $500 from Miss Earring
ton In memory OF her mother.
Yesterday Highway Surveyor A O..
Fales began the work OF improv<ag Wood
street. from State street running north,
az provided by the council recently.
A pair OF horses belonging 10 the Seth
PAUL company made a mad dash through
Hope street yesterday afternoon. being
frightened by an automobile They were
stopped at the pier before going over
board.
The Fourth OF July COMMITTEES met last
evening in the council chamber To further
the plans for the celebration. u was
arranged TO engage the Fort Adams
band OF Newport. for the day, and two
others probably local bands. There is
talk or the two committees Bristol and
warren--uniting for the purpose of pur-
chasing the fireworks. The local com
mittee will hold another meeting on Mon
day evening.
The steam yacht Florence, owned by
A. r. Alker OF New York. and which has
been thoroughly fitted here at the Herre-
shofr shops. left here yesterday for New
York where she will go into commission.
The barber commissioners have an
nounced the revocation OF the licenses OF
Anilo FREDERICK on State street aud
John Joy on Wood street, both of Bristol.
for failing 10 comply with the law rela-
tive 10 sanitary conditions in barber
shops
The annual meeting OF the Ivy Guild OF
81 Miefeefs- church was held Hast even
ing The officers elected were az fol
lows: President, Miss Evelyn Bache; hrst
vice president. Mrs. Munro; second vice
president. Miss Belle Bosworth; treas
urer. Miss Belle Bosvorth; secretary.
Miss Evelyn Munro.
Fx-Councflman william H. thompson
and daughter, Mrs. F.. p. Brownef. Jr.,
and child. who have been spending the
winter in Asheville n. c., with Mr.
Browneil. who 10 In business there. have
arrived home and are occupying their
residence on Franklin street.
Mrs Rreslen and daughter. who for the
past three months have been visiting her
relatives in Manchester. England. re-
turned home yesterday.
Last evening Team No. defeated
Team No. "A a bowling match on the
alleys OF the Y. NJ c. A, by score 81
1918 10 1172
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-12
RAN DOWN STEEP GRADE.

The breaking OF a trace on the wagon
which Dennis Conway. an empioye Of the
Shepard company was driving down
Waterman street yesterday afternoon
frightened the horse 80 that he holtcd
and went down the steep grade AT top
speed Half way between Benefit and
North Main street. the nying OUTFIT col
lided with John J. Banigan's surrey. which
was IN charge of the family coachmen.
The latter vehicle was wrecked and both
shafts of~the express wagon smashed.
The horse cleared himself and ran full
tilt into = Psr'ucket car. which knocked
him down 40 that citizen could secure
him. Mr.. Conway was badly bruised.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-12
RIVERSIDE.

Items of news can be left at Goff's res
taurant on Builock's Point avenue and
they will receive prompt attention and
publication.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-12
PAWTUCKET.

At last nights meeting OF the board
Of aldermen four new permanent firenen
were added to the force already protect
ing property. Mayor Higgins did not be
lieve the city could stand the additional
expense The claims of Mary Palmer for
damages amounting to $4,000 for injuries
due TO falling over some rails on Broad
way and OF her husband for like amount
were referred TO the committee on claims.
After some discussion an ordinance In
creasing the salary Of the chief of the
FIRE department from $1,000 to $500 was
referred TO the finance committee. Al
dermen Wood Thayer and Bennett were
appointed committee on health under
n new rule adopted by the board.
An automobile was badly wrecked by
coIlidlng with q tree near Plainville. The
occupants were badly shaken up but es-
capped serious injury.
Remarks were made by Hon. Pardon r.
Tilllnghast. Deacon p. G. Sheldon. Rev.
j. n. Marsh and Rev Frank Rector. ID.
D., at the annual roll call service at the
First Baptist church yesterday.
successful production OF Palmer
Cox's Brownies in Fairyland" was given
by the Young Mems Christian associa
tion last night.
william Todd had narrow escape from
being killed In a collision with a North
Attleboro car, Mr.. Todd was IN wagon
when the car that leaves Pawtucket M
1885 o'clock reached Oldtown and his
horse was struck and killed The men
I'm control OF the car say that Mr.. Todd.
who was thrown from his wagon by the
force OF the collision. was right I'm the
! way OF the car and the car could not have
been stopped In time. DIR. French was
summoned and dressed several wounds
4 about Todd's head.
Ecce Homo council held May party
/ last night
Rev. Marion law r. confined to his
home by Illness.
Yesterday morning n funeral high mass
| of requiem for Joseph Bussey was cele-
brated by Rev. Father Harty at the church
! of the Sacred Heart
Delaney council X. Of c.. had work In
the third degree last evening Many out
Of the city knights were I'm attendance.
Mary McCourt was sentenced by Judge
Tuck yesterday TO six months at tho
workhouse for helng-a disordery person
Rev. Frank Appleton ofncisted yester.
day afternoon at the funeral OF Mrs. Mary
l,oynds, widow of Thomas Loynds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-12
AN INTERESTING BOOKLET FOR
TOURISTS.

In accordance with its usual custom
the passenger department OF the Florlda
East Coast Railway has issued ns"o
eomely Illustrated booklet descr1puVe oL
a compendium and guide for the tourist
and winter visitor.
The booklet contains one hundred pages
with the cover beautifully illustrefea' the
old i4"c city S"f gates Of st kusustins with the
legend: THE East Coast OF Fiorida IL
Paradise Regained."
The hack cover illustrates the sunny
side OF the earth and tho inside OF the
cover contains distinct maps OF rior'oa
and the adjacent coast states. -.
II IL especially valuable to the touris.,
an IL gives a description Of each place on
the east coast. the distances, rate OF rare
and a complete list OF hotels and board
ing houses with .he daily and weekly rate
OF each which ira ranges Ss. tIo rom esn' wealthy
people can afford 20 visit the east coast
OF Florida during the winter tourist sea
son IN a mistake. A.
illustrated and described: there IL mucn
TO do and see In and around Nassau
curiousity that II keenly enjoyed by all
tourists I'm the Lake OF Fire
scriptions OF Havana and its attractions.
General information Is given concern
ing tickets offices, redemption OF tickets
sssgSse; sssIp.ss return srn sIesets lost ticssts.
transportation OF bicycles, sleeping car
and chair car rates and other information
OF value 10 the traveller. The ettrsouone'
soll. climate. fishing and hunting sports.
etc OF each separate locality IN enter.
MfnIngfy set forth I'm words and pictorial
iy described The booklet whfch is an
artistic production. was issued from the
press Of the Record company, 81. Angus
tine Corfes can be obtained by address
ing J. n. Rahner, Assistant General Pas
senser Agent, Florida East Coast Eail.
way ct 81 Augustine. ana the oooklet
viii ha sent postpaid IN application
The New York office of the Florida
East coast Hotel Co. is located ~ 22i
Firth avenue-thc old Brunswick Hotel
hailtinR
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-12
The News Of the State.

were held In all of the Catholic churches
OF the vicinity this morning and there
will also be services this evening.
Harry Abbol Is arrangeing for $50
handicap whippet race AT Thornton for
May 81
some low bred individual cut one OF
the children's swinging ropes AZ Davis
mark last night.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-12

Now is the time to take spring medi-
cine. Paine's Celery Compound, dSc; At
woods Bitters. 15c.; Pierce's Favorite
Prescription, Soc. Pierce's Medical Dis
covery, &C: Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. 67c.: Peruna, 6Sc.; kilmer's Swamp
Root. 3sc. and 75c.; Mason's Sarsaparilla
SOC. Beef, Wine and Iron. 25c. and 5Oc. ,
Smiths Buchu and Lthia Pills,17c. Faith
er Johns Medicine. 37c. and 7bc. Byron A.
Smith. Prescription Druggist is olney-
VILE Square.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-12

Too many People Daily with Catareh.-
II strikes one like a thunderclap, develops
with a rapidity that no other disease does.
Or. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder is the rad :
ical, quick. safe and pleasant cure that
the disease demands. Use the means.
prevent it's deep seating and years of dis l.
ress Don't daily with Catarrh. Agnew' $
gives relief In ten minutes.-i0.
Sold by W. n. Meek, 49 Camp street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-12
CENTRAL FALLS

owing 90 the pushing work of city
Treasurer Reynolds 81 persons paid their
poll taxcs Yesterday.
Judge Bellin presided a. yesterdays
meeting of the court ~ probate
washington lodge. X ~ p 10 making
careful preparations for the state p,-trian
parade az Providence ou June sd
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-12

range all the details for the same. This
lodge like many others. have among their
effects a beautiful Pythian banner. but
when IL comes TO some one to carry the
same in a parade. no one seems TO be
willing to undertake the task OF carrying
1t. but 1t was decided last evening that as
the banner had not been out OF the hall
for nearly ten years that on this occasion
II would be seen in the parade, even II II
disabled every member Of the lodge. The
lodge has a number OF rugged members,
and among them the weaker ones are
In hopes to hear OF some Of the big fell
low coming 10 the front and tackling the
lob The banner will be seen in the
parade at any rate, providing there are
no signs OF rain.
THE LOCAL TEAM.
The Riverside team and the Traverse
Street team OF the Rhode Island COM
pany's league, met on the ball field or
Crescent Park yesterday and the local
team won by a score OF IL to IA. The
game provoked more fun than has been
hsd in this place for many day To-
morrow the winners will play the Olney-
Vile car barn team at OlneyviHe and say
that they will beat the Olneyvillians, but
n Ia understood that the olneyvilhans say
that this is a trick that cannot be done.
HELD RUBBER SOCIAL.
The Ladies' AID society connected with
the Congregational church. held what
they called a. rubber social, last even
ing and there was everything received IN
the form of rubber from baby's rattle
70 a role Of hose. and these were disposed
| Of at auction.
duet Mrs Crunb and Miss Sealander;
! solo. Mr.. Rice: reading. Miss Gwendo-
| line Cspper: duet, Misses Violet ana
Daisy Cook; clarionet solo. Master How
ard sealander: solo. Miss Alice Monroe;
reading. Edith Mason; quartet, Elsie
we~tAeld. Marcy German. Dottte Burr
| and Clyt7e Mathewson: reading, MISS
| Daisy Cook duet, Miss Virgte Crumb and
| Alice Monroe.
FAvORITE WHIST CLUB.
The Favorite Whist club met at the
residence Of Mrs Menzel lS Madison
| avenue. last evening, and II was one OF
the most enjoyable sittings OF the club
| During the PLAY q substantial luncheon
| was served The scores were as follows
Mrs. Cook 81 Mrs. Bidnead, II; Mrs.
Turner. IS; Mrs. woodard, 20; Mrs. Hum
pAreys, % 9-------------
The club will meet with Mrs. Turner
next wednesday afternoon.
NEwsY ITEMS.
CAPTAIN John Meehan has purchased
nine OF the most desirable lots on Turner
| avenue. The transfer OF the deeds will be
recorded at the town hall today.