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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-14
SHERIFF
INSTEAD OF
A WIFE

Taunton. Mass. Sept. l4.-Albert Kap-
Ian. a dancing master In this city, was
arrested yesterday morning on a COM
plant OF young woman. Kaplan came
here about a year ago. and was very
active I'm preparing entertainments In
which large numbers OF children figured
He leased Music hall for a dancing
academy. and here the girl complainant
met him. They went about together and
the past week went 20 Providence. where
marriage license was secured. he said.
Kaplan had told his friends that he was
10 be married publicly at the dancing
academy yesterday morning. but instead
OF bride he met the father Of the girl.
his attorney c. f. Sanford. and the
deputy sheriff lie Will be arralgned to-
day.
Mr.. sandford says the girl had de-
termined 20 end her life. but had been
persuaded TO think better OF this IL is
stated that under no circumstances would
the parents OF the girl consent 10 mar
riage Mr. Sandford told newspaper
representative that IL was not a question
OF money.
The clerk at the office OF the city
registrar this morning said that no license
was issued 10 Albert Kaplan and Miss
Sanford from that office last week or
this week either She stated further that
the parties referred TO had not applied
for license at that office 10 her knowl-
edge.
In view OF this fact IT Is 10 be inferred
that the statement about the securing OF
the license here was erroneous, as licenses
are only obtainable at the city hall.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-14
THROWN FROM CAR, He
SUES FOR $4,000 DAMAGES.

Antonio III stefano has brought suit
against the Rhode Island company to re-
cover S5co0 damages Mr.. hi stefano was
y passenger on one OF the defendants
cars In July %. and notified the conduc-
tor OF his desire Co leave the car when Il
reached the corner OF Admiral street and
Douglas avenue
The car stopped but was carelessly
started again before plainufr could leave
ther unning board. lie was thrown vio-
lently To the ground, badly cut. bruised
and lamcd and besides suffered n ner-
vous shock. John l. Devlin IL his at
tOrney.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-14
CONTINUED from Page one)

The Kings county delegation today
adopted resolution calling for an I'm
divldual roll call OF the convention, the
resolution expressing the belief that
''Many OF the delegates are with as heart
and SOUL and that such a roll call would
develop the true sentiment OF the con-
vention.
Mr.. woodruff was elected chairman of
the delegation which adjourned after APP
pointing a committee OF conference with
Mr.. woodruff as chairman.
When Gov. odell was Informed OF The
action OF the delegation he said that an
Individual ballot would make no difference
Ar the result
IF Mr. Woodruff has majority OF the
delegates he will be nominated" observed
the governor.
CALLED TO ORDER.
The convention was called 10 order soon
after noon by william Barnes. Jr.. chair
man OF the executive committee OF the
Republican state committee. and the pre-
iiminary organization OF the convention
was effected.
The convention hall began 10 I'll up at
about 1880 o'clock. but none Of the best
known leaders of the party appeared I'm
the hall before noon. Senator Depew
evoked the first show Of enthusiasm IN the
convention as he entered the hall. When
Mr. Woodruff entered he was greeted with
. burst OF cheers and former Gov Frank
s. Black, who Immediately followed. was
given a warm welcome.
The cheering which greeted Senator
Platt's appearance lasted two or three
minutes. many delegates standing on
their chairs and waving hats and hand
kerchiefs Senator Raines and Col
George w. Dunn hurried up the aisle to
meet him, taking him by either arm and
escorting him TO his seat In the Tioga
county delegation.
TEARS ON HIS CHEEKS
He was evidently greatly moved and
tears were on his cheeks as he took his
seat other well known men were cor
daily welcomed. When the convention
was called to order Chairman Barnes In
troduced the Rev. DR. Decker OF Sarato-
ga who offered prayer. The calling OF
the temporary roll occupied nearly half
an hour.
Mr.. Barnes then announced that former
State Senator j. Sloat Fassett. had been
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-14
PRESIDENT ENGAGED ON
GOVERNMENT BUSINESS.

Oyster Bay. l.. L. Sept l4-There have
been no new developments In the case OF
the Russian auxiliary cruiser at San
Francisco, so far as can be ascertained
here today IL seems reasonably certain
that the vessel will be dlsmantled and
ordered TO remain where she is now until
the conclusion OF the Russo-Japanese
war, though n possibility exists that she
may be ordered TO depart after making
urgent repairs
AS the weather was too disagreea bile
for out OF doors pleasures President
Roosevelt passed the greater part OF to-
day In his library attending 20 govern
mont business and personal correspon-
dence.
Bellamy Storer. American Ambassador
20 Austro-H Hungary, who IS in this coun-
try on leave. will be n guest OF tho pres
ident today
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-14
PARKER SILENT AS TO
HIS VISIT TO new YORK

Esopus. N Y, Sept. 1i-No informa-
ton could be obtained at Rosemount
today concerning Judge Parkers proposed
visit 10 New York tomorrow beyond the
mere statement that he intends 60 leave
Esopus on Thursday and return Friday.
II Is not known here where he Will stop
In New York. but II IL assumed he will
take apartments at some hotel where he
can confer with the party leaders and
that he will not visit Democratic head
quarters.
Charles NJ. Preston. chairman OF the
Ulster county committee, spent the fore
noon with Judge Parker Paul Fuller. a
New York lawyer. was another morning
visitor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-14
SLIGHT FIRE.
Roof Of One House Slightly Burned
Wuman's Narrow Escape.

The alarm from box 62 at 1850 o'clock
this morning was for fire in the house
at 81 Milk street, occupied up stairs by
Henry Coiey and owned by Daniel
Grimes.
The fire started IN an attic room used
by Mr. Coley and burned a hole In the
roof. Damage 800
Box 46 was pulled at IL so O'Clock for
a slight fire at % Chestnut street
A Mrs. Linquist was pouring gasoline
into the tank OF cooking stove when the
fumes became ignated, setting fire to her
dress.
A neighbor ran In. and throwing a pail
OF water on the burning garment, put out
the flames.
Three canary birds will never again sing
for Mrs Linquist. They were smothered.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-14

iuiupIIoW tho sun rises at 5.25 a. m
and sets at $3.50 p. m. High tides a,
-- and 0:l3 =. m.
The following vessels have arrived I'm
port I'm the past "a hours.
Steamer Essex. Johnson. Baltimore
Steamer Pilgrim. Hazard. New York.
I.archmont Wilcox. New York
steamer Favorite. Mckenzie. Fail River.
Steamer Mount Hope. Ricketson. Block
Island.
Steamer New shoreham. Dodge. Block
Island
Steamer city OF Newport. Brown, New
port.
steamer Islander 1ivorton.
Tug Battler. New York
Tug John Scuily Newport News
Tug Nat p Doane. New York
Barge William ] Burlee. south Arnbo,
of@ tons of coal for Pawtucket.
Barge A. a. Sumner. Hudson river 200
tons of sand for Miller
barge John G. wyman. Hudson rivsr
ooe tons ot sand for Miller
Sarge Florida Newport News. 9oa2 ton.
of coat for the railroad
Barge Knickerbockcr. Newman, ~.
slz5 tons of coal Tor the railroad
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-14
NO WITNESSES APPEARED.

The inquest on the death OF Captain
odel u. Clock. which was opened yester.
day by Coroner Lincoln was not contn-
ued today owing 20 the failure or wit
nasscs 60 appear. The coroner Is having
some difficulty In securing the testimony
on the case and 10 was impossible 60 con-
tinue the hearing today as had been In
tended. The coroner stated that an effort
would be made TO bring the witnesses
yet 60 be called for a hearing tomorrow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-14
SAFt OPEN AT LAST.

After several days hard work the Bos-
ton safe expert managed TO open the
strong box In the Office OF the clerk OF
the T.. :. court. last night
10 was necessary 90 strip the outer COW
ering Off the door before the safe was
opened. The lock was found to be broken
In two places.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-14
BALLOTS ARE NOW JUNK.

As the election time approaches the
city board OF canvassers and registra-
uon commenced 20 clean out the vaults
where the new ballots are stored A
the old ballots are sealed up and kept
almost year after being counted there
Il always an accumulation OF them TO be
cleaned out and sold for waste paper.
Today drGy carted about 22OO
pounds Of ballots that were used last
election OF to the junk shop
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-14
ON BOOK ACCOUNT AND NOTE,

Prouty a Miller have brought sui,
asalnst Daniel T Handy TO recover
'I-Sa ~ suit u based on hook account
ana a promissory note. The indebtedness
was contracted in 1885 and in lSgs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-14
KUROPATKIN's REPORT.

st. Petersburg, Sept 1.-General Kuro-
patkin, telegraphing yesterday evening.
says three thousand Japanese are bivou-
acking at Bentsiputze and that the bulk
OF OF the Japanese force Is south OF the
Yentai branch railway. The japanese,
he adds are not advancing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-14
The Cotton Market.
Reported for The News by DAVIS a.
DAVIS. Banigan Building.
RUNNING ON FULL TIME.

Claremont n. u. Sept 1.-THE Mon
adnock cotton mills here. which were
shut down last month after "A period Of
partial curtailment. have resumed opera
tions. They are running on full time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-14
EDWARD NJ. SULLIVAN,
j. EUGENE LITTLEFIELD,
PATRICK i MURPHY

PATRICK j. MURPHY.
The report shows that there has never
been any bidding on the work which has
been done throughout by one contractor,
There is no record available OF any prop
er system OF accounting either OF the
work 10 be done. that has been done. or
the money that has been expended i'm do
ing such work as has been done Under
these circumstances this committee IL OF
opinion that there should be an inVesti-
CATION OF these expenditures by COM
mission authorized to summon witnesses
and documents and TO impose oaths."
The report shows the expenditure for
the breachway from 1894 TO 1901 was
s76.023.90 and for the "inner harbor"
from 1900 10 1908. s52 600, making sl29.-
033s0. In addition 10 this the money
borrowed by the town OF New Shoreham
from the state, which was spent on the
breachway $40 900: also money appro-
priated and spent by the town on its
own account. s12. 200. making a total OF
$52 900.
The grand total spent by town and
state up 10 date is $lsl 023 90. TO which
II the latest appropriation Sl4 900, be
added possible total will result OF
sl95, 03290.
The report says also that: THE work
which the United States government
refused TO take up because OF It's cost
was assumed by the town OF New Shore
ham, with taxable valuation OF less
than million dollars" and in another
place. after the expenditure OF a sum
OF money greater than IL would receive
In taxes from the town OF New Shoreham
In 100 years on the present valuation,
the state has failed TO effect the actual
purpose sought TO be attained by the
promoters OF the scheme. and the osten-
slble purpose OF Great ting a harbor OF
refuge"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-14
The New York Stock Market.

Reported for The News by n. CURTIS
FLETCHER * CO.. street floor. Bani-
gan Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-14
STOESSEL REPORTS A
JAPAhERE REPULSE,
Continued from Page One

war correspondent OF the Tageblatt. tele-
graphing to his paper from Tie Pass this
"wednesday morning says. THE Russian
army is disposed south OF this point. The
Japanese have advanced only about Go
miles north of Lao Yang"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-14
MARINE REGISTER.

Tomorrow tho sun rises at 5:25 a. m.
and sets at $3.50 p. m. High tides n,
-- and 0:l3 =. m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-14
SAYS MONEY
SHOULD Be
RETURNED

The report OF the committee appointed
by the governor May 25. 1904. to act with
the town council OF New Shoreham I'm
the expenditure or $4,000 for the compile
ton OF the inner harbor at Block Island
was given out at the office OF the govern
or today.
The report sets forth that the commit
tee has been ignored by the town coun-
ell or New Shoreham. 1t has made an in
vestigauon OF conditions at Block Island
and as result reports in part as fol-
lows:
This committee Is convinced that the
public interests have not been subserved
by expenditures OF money at Great Salt
pond; that these expenditures have been
made on misrepresentation OF conditions
existing; that the cost has been grossly
disproportionate to the work accomplish
ed; that performance OF the work has not
been conducted and supervised I'm man
ner TO guarantee 10 the state proper re-
turn: that the further expenditure Of
money on this enterprise would be waste
ful; and that the appropriation Of $4,000
should be covered back into the treasury
OF the state. Respectfully submitted,
A - Il
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-12
THE NEW STEPMOTHER

A WOMAN recently engaged to the father
n asked his son. little fellow of seven
wears How would You like me for your
stepmother,"
First-rate as far as I'm concerned" he
replied You'll have 10 speak to papa
about il. though
ON TRIAL
Holm How many servants do you
teep5"
lanes Keep We don't keep any-about
two a week come 10 try US
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VOL. III

silver Blaxc
The Sto k-RroKc
Clerk
Inc Musgrave Ritual
/ he rocked Man
The Greek Interpreter
lac y ..-Sw Face
I he - Coma scott
The ReIg7Ic Puzzle
Inc Resident Pslient.
Inc Naval Treaty
/ he Final Problem.
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Making of an Officer
(C0NIInnea from tgre = J

each telling how so and so of such and
such class fell at Santiago or in the
Philippines or elsewhere. and giving some
added details These are erected nv
their classmates; and for a peaceful
nation their number IS already large.
he camp this year is called "CamD
torse, IN honor of Major Forse. a grad
uate who lost his life at Santiago
The handsome library and all halls.
III tact, are profusely adorned with the
portraits OF officer graduates whc have
dled with that honor and in the Discharge
OF that duty which the motto on tht
Academy Coat-of-Arms proclains. Every
SENIOR goes away with a class ring. a
handsome gold band with seal or level.
bearing the same Coat-of-Arms on one
side and the class emblem on the other.
his IS always worn in service. and
serves the same purpose as the ticket #
identification which every Japanese sol
der wears into battle. and which serves
to identify him instantly when he IS
found dead or unconscious upon the
field
All that was ever known Of the fate IF
one West-Po1nt lieutenant was the re-
turn OF his class ring, which was dccentlv
forwarded by the Filipinos to the com
handing officer after the lieutenant had
been ambushed and SLAIN while on out
lying service. BY these and other
thoughtful reminders that death which an
officer must ever be ready 10 face as a
part Of his duty is impressed upon the
mind OF the cadet
The present graduating class consti-
tutes a record in the Wv of numbers.
The Spanish war caused a greatly IN
creased popular interest in the Academy
and largely augmented the number #
a plrants for appointments The action
Of Congress in giving c-ch State two
senate appointments, in addition 10
those from the Congress districts. IN
creased the permanent muster roll 10
FIVE hundred Twenty-Five. and The barrack
accommodations are al present wholly
Inadequate Three students now occupy
rooms which were designed for only two,
and which do not accommodate more
than TWO comfortably The bachelor
officers If the professional corps have now
a handsome mcs--hall orcn,d last year.
which WAS much needed hut they sleep
where they can IN rooms which are not
quite what they should BE- This need,
however. Is shortly To- he met by a new
building.
The forty appointments given to the
President are being used by President
Roosevelt in a new manner. one which
is giving much satisfaction in military
circles He Is combining Them almost
entirely 10 sons OF army OFFICERS a class
If young men which hitherto has not been
recognized, and which in every other
country receives special consideration.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-12
Editorial Support
BY NJ. J. PHILLIPS

M@S OMoSSo' MichiSan, thriving little
city Of ten thousand inhabitants Al
Owosso Junction. Mr.. BRYAN was handed
copy of he Weekly Prc-s. A column
OF The first page was marked with the
EDITORS own blue pencil.
he article TO which attention was
.aas directed was a Republican campaign
rgument, list Of questions on gold and
liver standards which Mr. BRYAN was
Ned 10 answer.
Mr. Bryan asked for information re-
ding the paper. He was informed
the editor. II. Kirk White. was a
arsonian Democrat who had cut
-e from the party and It's Presidential
riidate when the banner Of Free
Ger was raiaed. By means OF ener-
lc editorial and personal work the
1tor had taken several hundred other
.smoCratic voters with him
And he d1res send me those cues
mons, does he'" demanded Mr. BRYAN.
Never fear; ! Il answer them
When he mounted the platform from
which he was To speak, it did not tend
to a less beliigerent frame 81 mind 10
discover that nearly every man IN the
Ing crowd was armed with a copy Of
The OwosSo Press. In fact. a dozen
small boys were distributing the papers.
Mr. BRYAN wasted no time in prelimi-
n-rles. Where Is H Kirk White:"
De- demanded Where Is the editor Of
The Owosso Press"
There was a moments silence. while
the immense audience. stretching away
IN every direction from the open-air
stage. adjusted itself 10 the new state
o. affairs The people had come to hear
q serious political speech; but if there
was 90 be any fun extracted from the
situation they were willing 10 enjoy II
Where Is the editor Of The OVyosso
Pres-.' again demanded the speaker.
Echo and the small BOYS answered
Where" 4 dozen-ves. a score
Volunteered - show him Mr. White but
as they gleefully pointed TO all points OF
she compass. their kindness was unap-
fnaciated
For ten minutes while he brandished
the offending paper aloft- disregarding
-ries Of Speech, speech" Mr. Bryan
nunued TO call for the editor. then.
a lid misses, catcalls and groans. he re-
tl--d 70 his car. and the special train
IL we'd on.
Shiaw1ssee County, IN which Owosso
is located. voted heavily against Mr.
BRYAN on election day
Four wears passed. Another cam
paign was on. and Mr. BRYAN was again
. candidate for the Presidency. He
was once more swinging round the
circle nd as IN $500 TIE Nebraskan in
vaded Michigan. Al Laingsburg ten
miles south 81 Owosso. Mr.. White. now
editor Of daily paper, boarded the
special He was still a Gold Democrat;
but believed the silver issue 10 be per-
manently eclipsed by larger questions,
and had decided 10 support Mr.. Bryan.
He was ushered into the candidates
presence 90 am Mr. White he said
And YOU are also the editor OF
The Owosso Press, " said the orator OF
the Platte. as they shook hands. - |
am much pleased 10 see YOU. although"
and he smiled grimly, - | think the pleas
ure would have been greater four years
ago
The crowd at Owosso was hostile at
first and there were derisive calls for the
editor when M Bryan appeared upon
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What Shall We
Have for Dessert g?

This question arises in the family
every day Let Us answer / r. DIV. Try
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THEY WERE NOT SYNONYMS

t HE city editor had sent out reporter TO
interview physicians regarding story
that the Jar Incidental 10 rldiug trolley
cars had caused Il nervous disease to
appear
The reporter returned and sald that there
was nothing the story.
There IS no Jar 10 riding on a street-car.
he SAID There IS only the occasional jolt
when the car starts or stops too suddenly
Well" said the CIT ~'''tor with some
asperity. there IS no difference Is there,
between Jolt and Jar
oh yes there is, - said the reporter Did
you ever hear OF preserves beng put up in
q Jolt
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CONTENTS
VOL. /

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