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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-17

and S. M. FELTON, has sent out circulars
asking the friends OF the school 70 help
in Subscribing the sum OF $500 600 TO enable
IL to be carried through
The circular says in part in explaining
existing conditions:
For months the management had been
In receipt OF applications from all over the
country and assurances had been given
which appeared 10 demonstrate that Il
was safe and conservative TO figure upon
at least 250 boys by the date when the
ship was to sail.
To the amazement OF all concerned,
when the time came for the ship to sail,
instead OF there being $50 boys. there
were only 1853. meaning a falling off of
Sl2o,OOO IN revenue, and the management
determined Immediately without sacrih-
cling any more funds, TO place the COM
pany in the hands OF a receiver for the
protection OF the patrons and other cred
itors.
Notwithstanding the fact that the board
OF directors have been advised that un-
der this charter and under the bylaws
there can be no personal liability on their
part, still they feel exceedingly desirous.
IL possible. OF seeing this plan carried
through 10 success. They propose to or
ganize a new corporation, which shall ac-
euire the charter OF the ship "Pennsylva-
nia." together with all supplies. fittings.
clothing. equipment, etc. and 10 carry
through the Nautical Preparatory
school in accordance with the original
arrangement providing they can secure
from the patrons of the school sufficient
additional financial assistance. 1t Is need
less 60 say that the stockholders or the
new company will see 10 II that power Is
given 10 the directors TO exercise control
over its affairs.
A number OF the directors have agreed
10 subscribe and pay an amount equal to
what they have already lost through the
failure OF the Perth Amboy Shipbuilding
company. provided the patrons OF the
school will likewise subscribe and pay for
the remainder OF a total issue of capital
stock OF 5000
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-17

General Oku's headquarters, via Fusan'
Korea. oct. 15--evening. delayed In
transmission)- n)--Lamuting, the last stand
OF the Russians was captured at 4:So p.
m. The japanese are now shelling the re-
treating Russians who defended the town.
This was the most stubborn OF the en-
tire six days battle. All day the japanese
pauring a rain of shells on, the position
with no effect and finally it was taken
by the infantry. The entire line Is now In
possession Of the japanese. IT is rumored
that many more Russian guns were cap
tured today.
BRILLIANT MOVEMENTS
Mukden, Oct 17.-6S1 a. m.-Yesterday
the Russians were not only successful on
their right but carried out some brilliant
movements on the left where they as
sumed an energetic offensive against the
Japanese position at Soukhetung south'
east OF Hun Pass.
Soukhetupg is on the highroad which
runs 10 Bentziaputze, joining the Man
DARN road where the Hun river inter
sects. II is a mile north OF Hun Pass
which is four miles north OF Shakhe
Tho Petrovskiy Neuchlet and Wilmin'
strand regiments stormed the japanese
trenches at Soukhetuag and carried then
after desperate resistance. capturing II
guns. The Japanese losses were enor'
nous.
BRIGHTER FEELING.
ST. Petersburg. Oct Ill SO p. M
The feeling at the war ONCE today ]:
slightly brighter as it becomes evident
that the Japanese have not cut off any
of the Russians and that Gen Kuropat'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-17
CROOKED
RECORD
FOR DORA

Dora Staten who attempted suicide at
the Central station last Saturday after
noon. by strangulation, is wanted in Bos-
ton for jumping her bail
Dora first came into local prominence
by robbing one OF the FOUNDERS OF the
town at a hotel where she had put up
with him.
That was about four months ago.
Last Tuesday she took an overdose of
iodine. Friday she talked OF killing her
self under a street car, and then came the
strangulation episode. v
About the time that Dora was look
ing for an escape from earthly tribula-
tions, the detectives were at her lodging
room, on Richmond street, having been
asked by a Boston official 10 look her
up.
She had been arrested in that city
for night walking and "a friend had
induced the official 10 bail her because
she had been misjudged, an awful mis-
take having been made, etc.
Dora. as soon as she obtained liberty,
fed to New York.
Her bondsman traced her there but was
too late 10 secure her custody
In that city Dora had played badger
game on a physician, to whom she
claimed her ankle had been spralned
Q took her in his carriage TO convey
her to his office. and on arriving there
Dora set up the claim that she had been
induced 10 take a potion and while In
a doped condition had been robbed by the
doctor OF her diamonds
Dora never had such jewels as she
described. so the bondsman AYERS
The doctor was arrested and Dora
jumped the town. leaving him and he
complaint TO take care of themselves.
Next she appeared in Worcester, where
as Ethel Richardson she worked one /, Z
her slick games
After that she came here. Doras home
is at Hookset, n. II.
The Boston bondsman will take heI
home and the night walking complaint
will probably receive its proper attention.
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POLICEMAN
and NEGRO
KILLED

Memphis, Tenn, oct. lin battle
today between three police officers and
negro fugitive, two men were killed
and two were injured. The dead:
Robert Jamison, police officer.
John Pop, a negro.
Injured:
Police Captain o. H. Perry, shot
through hand.
John Moncrelth. shot through leg, Sc
riously hurt
The officers were sent 20 arrest John
Pop who was regarded as a dangerous
fugitive from justice. The negro, armed
with rife, ran and upon being pursued
by the officers, opened FIRE.
The first shot struck Jamison in the
abdomen. The other officers, fred, kill
ing Pop in his tracks. The negro. how
ever, made every shot tell, Patrolman
Moncreith and Captain Perry both re-
ceiving wounds from his deadly fire.
Jamison was removed TO hospital.
where he died shortly after the shooting.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-17

hands Of the business agent with full
power left with him to settle acting in
conjunction with the executive board.
Under the head OF the good and welfare
of the local there were speeches by Bart
] OConnor. Thos. Mccarthy, c, c. Cra-
ven, ]. II. Connors, Geo. II. Finnegan
and L. A. Grace.
The business agent resigned from the
ball committee in favor OF John Turnstall.
This was done because the business agent
was rather busy man and Mr.. Turnstall
will have some opportunity for showing
his ability and energy He is known as
one OF the best workers in the body.
OTHER MATTERS OF INTEREST.
Last evening Mr.. L. A. Grace was in
Fall River installing the officers Of the
coal handlers transportation council and
also those OF the new local Of coal team
sters. Tomorrow he will go to Newport
for the same purpose.
Friends OF Mr.. John c. Barrett in the
building trades council received letter
from him this morning stating that ne
was living on the sunny side of Easy
street in the silvern city of Denver. He
took in the sights OF the exposition, but
did not linger long there, however, pre-
ferring TO go further west TO grow up
with the country.
The matter OF the business agent of
the c. L. U. is 70 receive another whirl
at the next meeting Of the body on the
4th OF next month. At that time some
OF those who always want 10 be found
with the side that is sure TO win will be
loudest in demanding a reconsideration
and an appointment OF the same. They
were the loudest in trying TO defeat
the same before they realized the good
OF the thing. thereby cutting off their
necks without giving the matter any
thought at all 1t is not known just how
IL will come out In the end.
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PALMER SEEKING RELEASE
FROM ASYLUM PRISON
CONTINUED From Page One. J


Attorney General Stearns looked after
the states interests today. Cyrus NJ Van
Slyok represented the guardian OF Palm
er's estate. the Industrial Trust com
pany.
REMARKABLE IMPROVEMENT.
Or. c. Butman Gay was the first wit
ness called. He testified 20 rema arka Bile
Improvement IN Palmer's copdtion and
TO the very noticeable growth OF his men
tai capacity.
DR.. McDonald's deposition proved an
interesting one He is connected with the
Butler hospital. Or. Mcdonald was GER
tain Palmer had never been insane. Ac-
cording 10 witness, he suffered only from
a disturbed state or consciousness at the
time OF the murder. This included a
loss OF memory. Shortly after Palmer 8
being placed in the hospital. according
to Or. Mcdonald, this disturbed condition
disappeared DR.. Mcdonald said Pal
mer's condition might be defined as alco-
holic coma.
The doctor was certain that there had
been such an Improvement morally in
Palmer that he would never use alcohol
again The doctor felt that Palmer had,
as he expressed it, been too badly
burned.
Joshua NJ Addeman. vice president OF
the Industrial Trust company. had busi-
ness conferences with Palmer ant be-
lieved he had so improved that he
might safely be given his liberty
IN NORMAL CONDITION.
DR. Michael A. Ford OF Pawtucket was
OF the opinion that Palmer's condition
mentally was now normal. DR.. Ford did
not agree with the experts at the mur-
der trial that there were evidences OK in
sanity.
Attorney General Stearns examined all
the experts and other witnesses very
closely he questioned DR.. Ford very
sharply on the chances OF a person who
had epilepsy ever fully recovering.
Or. Ford said there were cases where
recovery was had and that ~ there were
no returns OF the symptoms In FIVE years.
the epileptlc might be considered cured.
NOT EASILY INFLUENCED.
Dr. Ford denied that Palmer was very
easily Influenced or that there was any.
thing To justify the claim made at the
trial that he had a defective brain.
DIT Edward Cowles, an expert testi-
ned that Palmer was sane and that there
had been great Improvement and
strengthoning OF HIS mental condition.
A large number OF experts were pres
ent In behalf OF the state
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-17

kin is able 10 stand like a stone wall
The right wings Of both sides are be-
lieved TO be greatly exhausted by their
long sustained efforts.
The main fear is that the unexplained
quiet on the Russian left may pressage
some strategical stroke OF which Kuro-
patkin has not yet been apprised
One OF the aides OF General Grippen-
berg said TO the Associated Press this
morning. Even IL Kuropatkin has been
badly defeated, provided IL does not end
in a rout and disaster, in my opinion his
offensive movement should be approved.
Only by hammering away can we ulti-
mately hope to smash the Japanese.
Kuropatkin Is simply preparing the
ground for us when we arrive with the
second army"
BATTLE RESUMED.
st. Petersburg. Oct. l7.-Offcial reports
received by the war office. dated early
this morning. say the battle was resumed
at daybreak today. that the Russians
still hold the right bank Of the Shakhe
river. that the pressure on the Russian
left has been relieved and that the con-
test Is continuing on the right where
the Japanese are still seeking to break
through the Russian centre. evidently
TO get possession of the railroad and cut
off the Russian army from Mukden.
Unofficial reports say the Russians had
some successes at Shakhe yesterday.
where Gen Kuropatkin again took the
offensive.
While admitting that the Russian losses
are very heavy. but not Offering figures.
the general staff declares the Japanese
losses are exaggerated while their own
are minimized.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-17

The following vessels have arrived in
port in the past "a hours:
Steamer Howard, James, Baltimore.
Steamer Norman, Page, Philadelphia.
Steamer Pequot, Rowland. New York
Steamer Larchmont. wilcox, New York
Steamer Warwick. Ricketson. Fall
River and Newport
Steamer New Shoreham. Dodge Block
Island.
Steamer Queen City, Johnson. Tiverton
Schooner b A. Van Brunt. Norfolk
1880 tons Of coal for the railroad.
Schooner b. f. jayne. Clinton Point, l5t
tons OF sand for Miller
Schooner NJ y. s. New York light.
Schooner Thomas ]. Seward. Baltimore
$500 cases OF canned goods for Meadow
brook.
Barge Musconetcong. Hoboken 1925 tons
OF coal for the Eastern Coal company.
Barge Beaver Perth Amboy. 575 tons
OF coal for Fraser & Son.
Barge Baltimore, Perth Arnooy, 600 tons
OF coal for Pawtucket
Barge Wyoming, Weehawken. sos tons
OF coal for the Providence Coal company
Barge Anthracite weehawken. 4s4 tons
OF coal for John r. White.
Barge w. II Marshall. South Amboy
665 tons OF coal TO order.
Barge Allison White. Perth Amboy. 66.
tons OF coal for the Eastern Coal com.
pany.
Barge Queen Brady. Cornwall. SOL tons
Of coal for Pawtucket.
Barge White Band. Newport News 260C
tons Of coal for the railroad.
Barge scally. Newport News, 25oS tons
OF coal for the railroad
Barge Baker. Philadelphia lisi tons oi
coal for the Eastern Coal company.
Barge B. r. Dudley. Gutenberg, sS;
tons OF coal for the railroad.
Barge A. Allen. Hudson river. so
tons OF sand for Miller
Barge Mabie l.. Phillips, Hoboken. i25s
tons OF coal for White.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-17
REPUBLICANS TO
HAVE A BIG RALLY.

the convention TO decide. Mr. Pomroy
is a comparatively recent entry ia the
political arena, but is popular and capable.
while Major Bucklin is one OF the party's
warehouses and has been the choice OF
repeated conventions since he gave way
TO the present incumbent
No counter-candldate has materialized
against Col James Moran for oversear or
the poor. and he will undoubtedly receive
the unanimous nomination. He has
served the city faithfully and salts.
faetorily as city gauger and has hosts OF
friends in military and civic circles who
Will rally to his support on election day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-17
THE JAPANESE ARMY
is STILL ADVANCING.

Toxic Oct 7I reported from reliable private that
the Japanese continuing their advance and that they have
pied positions south of the Shakhe The left occupied
Wufukaum yesterday dodgng four five battaion
Russian infantry and several batteries of artillery and crngy
pulsing a subsequent attack
Artillery the infantry the left
harassng Gen. Oku attacked the
strength right based Chen Pass and Chuangsou
operating block the Russian along the railroad
Official confirmation of the above is not obtainable
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-17
Eor over slxty Years

MRS. w1NsLOWs SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over 90 years by VIZ
lions OF mothers for their children while
teething. with perfect success. IL soothes
the child. softens the gums, allsys all
pain: cures wind collie. and is the best
remedy for Diarrhoea. IL will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
Druggists In every part OF the world.
Twenty Eve cents a bottle. BE sure and
ask for Mrs. wlnslow's Soothing Sy-
rup" and take no other kind.
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Continued from page one.

Continued from page One
Monday. Oct. 17--Dr. Ernander. Pontiac;
Congressman Capron and II. Anthony
Dyer. Thornton: Congressman T. j. HILL
Irons hall, Olneyville Tuesday Oct. Is
DR.. Ernander, Music hall Providence:
Senator Fairbanks. Congressman Capron.
Lieut.. Gov. Utter. Infantry hall, Provi-
dence: Thursday. Oct. 20--Col. Ballou and
II. Anthony Dyer, Mapeville; Lieut.. Gov.
Utter and Congressman Il. Payson
Brown. Cranston; Congressman Capron.
Fairlawn, Pawtncket; Joseph Monetti
Fifth ward. Providence; Congressman f.
p. Brown. Young Mems club Providence:
Friday. Oct. 21--Congressman Capron, L.
Payson Brown. Westerly: Hon A. Curtis
Guild, Young Mems Republican club. In
fantry hall; Congressman Capron and
Lieut. Gov. Utter. " esterly. on Oct 20.
Speaker Cannon and Congressman Bede
will speak In Infantry hall and on Nov. l.
ex-Gov. Taft OF the Philippines and Lieut..
Gov. Utter will speak a the same place.
STATE DEMOCRATS.
8 The Democratic campaign committee OF
the state central committee will meet at
headquarters In the Woods building 10.
morrow morning at 10 o'clock TO consider
matters In connection with the engage
ment OF speakers and schedule Of dates
for rallies about the state. There Is now
considerable adverse comment heard In
political circles. not altogether Democrat
&c, with reference TO the monopoly OF the
largest halls In the cities and towns hy
the Republican managers and significant
expression OF dissatisfaction az the polls.
ASSEMBLY TICKETS.
The Republican city committee viii
meet tonight 70 consider candidates cor
the assembly ticket 70 be chosen az the
convention next Thursday evening The
state central committee is interesting it
self ia the selection-in marked contrast
20 TIE attitude OF the Democratic state
central committee which orts not cOnsid
er itself a factor In the arrangement OF
the state.
The Democratic city assembly conven-
tion viii meet tiis evening % select its
ticket and today Chairman Barr OF tho
city committee and Delegate Richard p.
Comstoc kare IN conference. while
Thomas j. Dorney is also taking q spe-
cial interest In the makeup OF tho ticket
IL is not predicted that the convention
win be altogether harmonious, and the
factional strife which entered into the
preliminary caucuses OF the local cam.
paign promises TO be emphasized when the
nominations are made
Mayor Miller n taking an active mart
IN the mayoraity campaign this year and
MS presence mas been noted In several
ward and public meetings Alderman
Freeman. the Republican candidate has
considerable talent as a speechmaker anf
the suggestion has been made that dual
debate upon matters municipal between
bthose not altogether mutual friends vouid
contribute most agreeso oily 10 The Interest
OF the campaign
The Pornroy- -Bucklln contest FOR the
offIce OF hsrbor master goes on apace ana
~ IA case Of youth versus maturity for
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-17
GERMAN CONSUL GENERAL
UN0ERG0ES AN OPERATION.

New York. oct i7.-carl Buenz German
consul general to New York. is seriously
III from appendicitis at his residence here.
An operation has been performed but
his condition is reported 70 be quite seri-
Gus and considerable alarm is felt az to
the outcome
Consul GneiEt has notified the German
foreign office OF his chiefs illness
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-17
NO BANKRUP toy FOR
NAUTICAL SCHOOL.

The petition bankruptcy filed against the Nautical Preparatory
school fathers of students who disappointed making
denied United
Judge Arthur l. Brown sustaining the respondents plea that
institutions aenable the involuntary bank
law ruled that the school be classed mercantile
enterprise though the corporation did sell the clothing food
the students.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-17

Shell am surprised al Edith She was
In love with that fellow long enough "a
know better than marry him.
He--Yes. but too long 20 DO any better
Town Topics.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-17
MARINE REGISTER.

Tomorrow the sun rises at and sets
at 5 Tides high at 1928 a. m. ana
345 p. m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-17
FINANCIAL
The New York Stock Market.

Reported for The News by n. CURTIS
FLETCHER & CO, street floor Banigan
building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-17
The Cotton Market.

Reported for The News by DAVIS x
DAVIS. Banigan building.
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KESTLAKE
BOULEVARD

Active work on the opening Of
wcstlake boulevard will be begun
within a few weeks. u the city Of
hclala are able Ga make certain ar
fanromenta with the owners Of the
condemned property, A committee
81 Interested citlzeua called upon
the streets committee yesterday at
temoon and urged such action
All Of the required ground has
been condemned. but a large num-
Der Of it, owners have net yet TAX
en- the warrants given by the city
I'm compensation Their Rround
cannot be opened until they take
the warrants. and they have six
months time IN which 60 take
them.
Those who desire an early open
lnE Of the new thoroughfare would
have the city advance the money
to these persons out Of the aaaess
ments Of tge.o 900 levied Tor the TN.
prnvcment
WHO'S YOUR TAILOR HER
AID. 1879 second sss
Notice 10 Diamond Ice Customers
We have this day reduced rates on
ice coupon books Of rs pounds and
upwards 20 40 cents per hundred
pounds in residence district
DIAMOND ICE q STORAGE CO.
June n. % 80
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LITTLE TALES
TERSELY TOLD

THE nEIIINGHAM aud Fair
haven alumni are to consolidate at
IA Joint meeting to be held tomor-
row evening.
A. WtLnMAN. the ox-eauylet who
was detected trying 70 nmungle
opium into the penitentiary yeater.
day at Whlla Waila. has been or
dered Co leave the city. When
searched Il was found that he also
had several patterns for burglars
tools tn hts pockets.
FRANK II brown. a pioneer Of
stevens county. was thrown from
his busy near Rice Wednesday ey.
eulns and instantly killed.
A NEW LODGE 81 Maaona. mum
herring thirty memhera has rueriv.
Ell a charter al Everett
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Terminated with an ugly cut on ths
LED u J a. uruer. Franklin 0rsve
M Il developed a stubborn uIcsi
unyieldins % doctors aud femedie,
FOR four Years Then uurkiena Az.
Mica haive eurei It's Just as Moad
for nafna. sehlfs Skin Erupttnn1
aud t'tlea sec. al q. o. GUY. the.
sud avs. and Yenief
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TO BUILD ROAD
Especial 10 The star


ORANOHVtLLE. Idaho. June "a.
We have the fight-of way prob
lem for the electric limo between
Lewiston and uranRevliie practical
~ settled said col Iudaon Spot
ford, president of the Lewiston a
Southeastern Electric Railway com
pnny.
n expect work 10 be started on
the line this fall and Il viii be
pushcd The line viii be w operas
ton about = year and a half ct two
years after the work Is started. Ia
addition TO the line between lewis
ton and Urangoville. which viii be
Sc miles long. We shall build a
branch line from Wcatlakc q Ne8
perce. crossing the Neg ferce
prairie. which has n big tonnage Ia
grain This branch will be 20 miles
long Tho power hor the lines VIII
be generated on the Clearwater
river near 0fangeyille"
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car at the Arlington hotel room
~. aud see Rupture Specialist
Heard. who spends his life iu this
work and charges you nothing -
test far Yourself.
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Just Back
From the
Exposition

How deyf
Good H0fuiuE. cir.
i went ter see one Az dem now self
feedin' InHalc boxes.
Oh. y0u wish a phouoofaph7
MawHuue - dem things that HeW
shove up ter a piauer and den al yer
haf ter DO ~ ter put ser roll of music
fineru d Ola masters. / seen one az
der g. Louis Expedition. an dey told
me that there WIZ only one place Ter
get a good once an thet wuz ysw
pok. YOU mean the Simplex Piano
Placer. Please step into our separate
fhsfs ifi why, M ole woman set
right down an played one er them
things from to start.
Yea. aln No Fuualcai sducation what.
ever e. required 70 play fhe Simplex
Iheta fignff Why, I got er daughter
an 4 spent $40 Dn her Ter A musical
education. AM burn my ole hide rnie-
fsf. - oua chr them Simplex players
with fhhr Ole woman in front Nv a.
can't beat her all holier
What dew yer nsk for ~
Two hHu1red and fifty dollarH7 Why
- don't aak any more Ter chm then
they did 81 Their fair
No Ia order 10 Introduce these IN
efeunenia We must be able % lose
soma n ihe profits therefore the
Eastern bouses eti mere for Them, On
Weli..v WV KIN iHlttQue frsadY TER me.
] sanfxeeraters ndionef soHe chr yer
planer tuners. zoo. .Wgoil Vaks oHet
de- hehstetY ~. r. -.
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