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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-29

FINANCIAL
BULLS AND BEARS.

Wall Street, Aug. 29.-Prices for the
week opened on the stock exchange today
with an upward tendency 20 prices. Ad-
vances reached asand7s In st. Paul, Mis-
souri, Pacific, Union Pacific and Tenn.
Coal. Large buying orders came into the
market for Penna., Reading, Baltimore
and Ohio, the Pacifics, st. Paul and
United States Steel preferred.
Traders sold on the opening rise and
prices reacted. St Paul losing y. After a
period OF dullness and hesitation the mar
ket advanced again and recovered to the
opening range. A number OF the low
priced minor railroad stocks were con-
spicuously strong. notably Peoria and
Eastern and Toledo st. Louis and Kansas
City preferred, which advanced 2 and
points respectively. Northwestern also
sold up and Hooking Valley 2h
Trading became broader. stronger and
more active as the morning advanced.
Pool operations were resumed in certain
stocks and there was buying for both
accounts I'm all OF the speculative favorites
A rise OF point in st. Paul and Pennsyl-
vania stimulated quite an active deynand
for other standard stocks. Very heavy
dealings appeared in Distillers' Securities
which advanced points. General Electric
and Westinghouse Electric moved up
Ad21s and there was a quick jump In
Sugar OF ~. Fresh selling OF St Paul
cancelled its rise later and the market
fell OFF In sympathy. but rallied again
at noon when Union Pacific was bid up
TO 1908. Bonds were steady.
Favorable reports from the crop re-
gions and the substantial character OF the
mornings rise Influenced the further rise
i'm prices after midnight. A great variety
of stocks were dealt in at material inl-
provements for number OF the less
known properties. Reading. Union Pacidc
and AtChson were bought heavily at Inn
provements OF l a ~ and there was n
jump OF 2ss In New York Central
The trading fell of during the after
noon and the market responded TO the
profit taking. Pennsylvania and the grain
carriers weakened slightly and hardened
again toward 2 o'clock. Hooking Valley
rose In all and Toledo. st. Louis and
Western preferred ~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-29
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

Frank L. Gilpson was today appointed
postmaster at Little Ray, Me.
j. Walter Inman. large cotton ex-
porter. died suddenly last night at his
country home near Augusta, Ca.
Twelve thousand iron workers of So
ronovo. province OF Nizhii Novgorod
who struck August %. resumed work to-
day. There were no disturbances.
The hearing az New Bedford Of Mary
A. Botham. charged with manslaughter.
has been coptinued until Saturday pend
ing an inquest which Is TO be held
Wednesday.
Nothing Is known at the department
OF the interior at St Petersburg Of anti
Semitic disturbances having taken place
recently In Bessarabia. as reported by the
Vossische Zeitung of Berlin.
Tho death Is announced az London Of
Vice Admiral W l.. ROLAND. retired lie
was born IN 1917 Admiral ROLAND re-
ceived a gold medal from the United
States government for saving part "
the crew of the United States brig
Somers. upset on the island OF s-cggiaeios
on the west coast Of Mexico
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-29
$4,000
CLAIMED IN
DAMAGES

The Rhode Island company f. defendant
in three suits entered In tho common pleas
division OF the supreme court today. I'm
which damages aggregate $4,000. Joseph
J. Cunningham is attorney for all the
plaintiffs
Frank Lopas claims that one day last
month he was riding on one OF the de-
fendants cars and In the exercise OF due
care, when. owing TO the car being run
at an excessive and dangerous rate OF
speed. he was thrown from the car by
the momentum and sudden swaying OF
the car. lie received serious and per-
manent injuries TO his head and back and
sues TO recover $4,000
Mary Gilligan was passenger on a car
one day I'm May. 1904. and when the car
was on Broadway between vinton and
knight streets IL was stopped so she
could get OF The car, she declares.
started suddenly as she was about TO
alight, and she was thrown violently 10
the ground and sustained severe injuries
to her head. ribs and back. She sues TO
recover 5000.
Mary j. Walsh, who also sues the COM
pany for like sum. was thrown from the
car steps TO the ground on Exchange
place one day last month. Serious and
permanent injuries TO her head and back
she declares. resulted from her fall which
was due 10 the sudden starting OF the car
before she could alight.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-29
THAT GOVERNMENT SAFE.
Not Only Burglar Proof, but Proof Against
All Corners.

Up in the third story OF the postoffice
building. I'm the office OF the clerk OF the
United States district court, the govern
ment strong box continues TO rebel
against the interference OF the authorities
and positively refuses TO be opened
There has been correspondence about
the safe local experts have climbed up
the two flights OF stairs TO the office and
have gone away again declaring the safe
to be hopeless.
II Is a formidable affair modern In de-
sign and equipped with lock sufficiently
business-like 20 appeal 10 the toughest
burglar as a rough proposition.
1t has not been opened for n week or
more now and although its contents are
not desired Immediately, still the delay
I'm righting the difficulty is aggravating.
The men that work in the same office
that the safe Is supposed to work in are
hopeful that before the first snow falls
that the fractions lock may be reduced
10 passiveness and show willingness to
labor with the rest.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-29
THE STEAMER PILGRIM OUT ON THE
OCEAN SUNDAY, AUGUST 18TH.

on Sunday. August 2sth. the great
Providence line steamer Pilgrim VIII make
trip from Providence around Block
Island leaving Fox Point wharf at ll:00
q. m. and returning to Providence at
about GOO p. m. Fare for this most
delightful excursion is fixed at the rate
OF 800 Tickets will be on sale In ad-
vince at Windsor's ticket office. corner
Weybosset and Custom House streets
The sale will positively be limited and
tickets should be purchased In advance
10 avoid possible disappointment on the
morning OF August 2sth. The regular
steamer Pilgrim orchestra Will provide
music on this trip. The previous trips
Of this popular steamer have been patron
tied by many people In and around Provi-
depce who will doubtless take advantage
OF this splendid ocean trip on Sunday.
August ssth.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-29

BACK FROM
EUROPE

New York. Aug. 2e.-John Mitchell,
president OF tac n'ted Mine Workers Of
America. and wililm Dodds, secretary a
the 2i.tsbdrg disir'ct. who went abroad
TO attend the International Mining con-
sress. which WAS lcld In Paris, returned
on the steamship St Paul Saturday.
Mr.. Mitchell. who is contributing TO the
newspapers. would not discuss the result
Of his observations abroad, neither would
he discuss the condition OF labor on the
other side. claiming that II would antici-
pate what he intended to write.
There is nothing that / can cay un-
less 1 anticipate what | have written"
said Mr.. Mitchell. 81 am going TO the
Ashland House and I will probably re-
main there until Monday. when / leave
for indianapolis"
Mr. Mitchell when asked his opinion re-
gardins the presidential candidates was
equally close mouthed.
II am not going TO give out any state
ments on that subject" he said, "for
do not want TO talk politics"
what do you think OF the action OF
Mr. Letter I'm shutting out union miners
from his town."
II think Mr.. Letters movement was
ii-advised The miners did not break
any agreement. but Mr. Letter did. Not
only did he ignore the wage agreement,
but he refused TO let the men belong to
union lie shut them out OF his town
and hired men at lower rate than prom
ised In the agreement"
Mr Mitchell declined 20 discuss con-
ditions here. as he said that he had been
away from the scene for some weeks.
Asked TO account for the many strikes at
the present time. he replied Il do not
think there are an unusual number OF
strikes at the present time. but Il would
appear so from the fact that the papers
are making much Of the few strikes there
arc. The strikes are the result OF the
state Of transition from the individual 20
the collective contract. IL will take time
for Affairs TO adjust themselves To the
new conditions"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-29
BOUCHARD !
MUST PAY
$40 A WEEK

Judge Dubois today heard the petition
OF Maria Bouchard. who IL seeking a di-
vorce from her husband Daman Bouchard
for an allowance and counsel fees
Mrs. Bouchard stated that her health
is poor. she having already had 10 under
go two operations at the hospital and
probably would have TO undergo third.
Mr.. Bouchard builds houses and gives
those for whom he builds leave TO pay on
the instalment plan. He received alto
gether from these houses 5000 a year
but ne says his net income Is only be-
tween $500 and 5000. lie declared his
wife IS now In good health.
Judge Dubois granted an order for $50
for counsel fees and $40 a week from
August 20 This weekly allowance may
be Increased +. L. Owens Is Mrs. Bou-
chard's counsel
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-29
AFTER A RETREAT The
RUSSIANS MAKE A STAND.
Continued from page Eight.

London, Aug. "a st. Petersburg dis
mother OF Major General Fock has re-
ceived a message from the general who IS
one OF the Russian commanders at Port
Arthur saying that the Russians have
plenty Of stores on adding that the fort
ress will not surrender
The date OF the dispatch is not given.
RUSSIANS EvACUATE ANPING.
London. Aug pa dispatch to a news
agency from Toxic. under today's date,
in reporting the Japanese occupation of
Anping and Tsnhoyen. says:
ION the japanese advancing 10 attack
Anping the Russians evacuated the place.
abandoning large quantities OF stores.
1T is roughly computed that the Rus
sian force around LAO Yang consists OF
lS divisions"
NAVAL ATTACHE MISSING
ST. Petersburg. Aug 29,--There is con-
siderable anxiety regarding the fate OF
Lieut. DeCouverville, the French naval
attache. who left Port Arthur In n junk
at about the same time as Lieut. McCully.
the United States naval attache Nothing
has been heard of him since that time.
At the request OF the French embassy,
Ambassador Mccormick telegraphed 10
Lieut. McCully at Liao Yang to ascertaip
II he could throw any light on the matter.
DeCouverville should have arrived at
some Chinese port week ago.
FIGHTING AT PORT ARTHUR.
Chefoo. Aug. 2.-Severe 1ghting was
resumed at Port Arthur on Aug. q. ac-
cording TO Chinese who left there on that
evening. Between Aug. % and 26 there
was some fighting. but II was less Sc
we're than that on Aug "a One OF the
Chinese was arrested and compelled to
carry the dead from the battlefield To
Pallchuang. which the Japanese attempt
ed to capture on Ang. 20.
Thirty carts were used to carry the
dead, numbering 400, from the trenches
and outskirts to the city. A policeman
told the Chinese that the efficient sol
diers I'm the garrison at Port Arthur num-
bered over 10 O0
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-29
MRS. JAMES
TO FIGHT
DIVORCE

New York, Aug. 29.-Mrs. John r.
James. Jr., wife OF the wealth. Brook
lyn man. who fotnd her IN II room at the
Hotel Normandie early Friday morning
with "Mr williams" said 10 be race
track man, has told her friends that she
is going 10 fight the action for absolute
divorce begun by her husband. She will
not only appear in court when the suit
is tried, but will try TO regain possession
OF her little son. who was taken from
his nurse near Asheville, N c., while
a near cottage drinking ale and eating
chicken.
After having been asked to leave the
Normandie. IT is said Williams" and
Mrs James parted company.
Detective Hamburger OF Brooklyn, who
broke into Mrs James room after mid
night and served her with divorce papers,
said yesterday:
IAN | care 10 say about this matter
is that we know where Mrs. James is
She is not In this city and Williams Is
not with her just now. We know where
he Is"
II was learned yesterday that counsel
for Mr.. James will serve additional pa
pers naming four correspondents. One
OF these will be Williams" who accom-
panied Mrs James from Asheville. An
other will be a millionaire cotton broker
OF Atlanta. Ga; the third Is a prominent
merchant of Asheville, and the forth a
Pullman conductor. tall iinelooking
man, an athlete. 1t is said that Mrs.
James made his acquaintance while en-
route from this city 10 North Carolina.
IL Is said this conductor called on Mrs.
James at Asheville. The little son of the
Jameses has told his father about the
visits Of the conductor and other men who
saw Mrs. James at the Battery Park ho-
al
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-29
RECEIVER APPOINTED To
WIND UP FIRMS AFFAIRS,

Judge Dubois today heard the petition
OF complainant in the equity cause Of
william Brown against Max Kaslin for
the appointment OF a receiver. The com
plainant and defendant formed a copart-
nersh.p for the transaction OF q commits
sion business last winter.
Mr. Brown testified that Karlin told him
the profits would be $50 a week. The busi-
ness did not turn out very we'll, Mr..
Brown claims. and the firm agreed to dis
solve last May.
Since this agreement to dissolve Mr..
Brown claims the defendant has contract
ed many bills In the name OF the firm.
John M. Peck OF this city was appointed
temporary receiver. Mr.. Keslin denied
making the representations alleged by
Brown
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-29
MISMANAGEMENT CHARGED.

commission appointed by tho chamber OF
commons has begun its investigation OF
the charges OF mismanagement OF ma
tional finances brought against the min
ister OF finance. NJ. Bijou, who still re-
tains his portfolio. The minister will be
tried by the senate acting as a high
court OF Justice
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-29
WARSH|PS
ARRIVE AT
NEWPORT

The battleship Kearsarge. flying the
nag OF Rear Admiral Barker, and the
hattleship Alabama, both OF the North
Atlantic squadron. which has been cruis-
ing In European waters. arrived at New
port this afternoon.
Salutes were exchanged between the
flagship and the United States naval
training station.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-29
MISCELLANEOUS.
ARRESTED FOR TAKING QUAHAUGS.

New Bedford. Mass. Aug. 29.-Deputy
fish and game commissioners Bent. Mo-
carta and Paradise this morning arrested
26 fishermen engaged In taking quahaugs
in the New Bedford harbor, which fishery
is prohibited by order Of the state COM
missioners. acting on the advice OF the
state board OF health. The parties Will
be summoned into court on Wednesday
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-29
NURSE SUES COLE ESTATE
FOR $25O0 FOR SERVICES

James II. Hughes has brought suit
against Harriet Il. Cole executor OF the
last will and testament OF George II. Cole
to recover t25o0. Mr.. Hughes claims that
Mr. Cole entered into an agreement to
pay him. Hughes, s3 week for services
as nurse. Mr.. Hughes says he nursed
deceased from October 9. 1900 to July %,
1901 but got no compensation for his SER
vices.
The actual amount due for services IL
declared TO be Sl0S2.i H. David s Baker
and Lewis a Waterman are plaintiff ;
ntfOrnoyg
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-29
TAKEN I'LL ON THE STREET.

Lyman w. Chase Of Pawtucket was
taken suddenly Ill in the doorway Of
weybosset street this morning. He was
sent homo In an electric car.
Edward NJ Wadron OF 394 knight
street was taken III at the corner Of
Westminster and Eddy streets this noon.
Dr. Brug attended him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-29
ron OVER SIXTY YEARS.

MRS wINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over SIXTY years By
millions OF mothers for their children
while tvething with perfect sdccess. IL
soothes the child. softsns the gums. al
lays all pain. cures wind collie. and u the
beet remedy for Diarrhoea. IL will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold
BY druggists In every part OF the world
Twenty -nvs cents a bottle BE sure and
ask fcs Mrs. Wmslow's Soothing Syrup
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-29
GERHAN SUGAR PLANT BURNED.

Berlin. Aug. 2s.-The largest sugar fac
tory In Germany. named Kulmsee. near
Thorn, West Prussia, was burned last
night. involved a loss Of Sl.2O0.0oo The
fire caused n rise I'm the sugar market at
Hamburg OF three cents a hundred
weight.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-29
SUIT ON PROMISSORY NOTE.

william II Grimes has sued Henry
McCabe OF Pawtuckot TO recover 5000.
Suit IL based on promissoiy note made
on April %. 1898. j. J. Fitzgerald is
attorney for the plaintiff
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-29
POLICE ATTACKED RX MOB.

Riga. European Russia. Aug 29.--As-
sistant Chief OF the Police Lishin and
two policemen were severely wounded
yesterday while dispensing crowd OF
persons. which had assembled
near the prison.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-29
GIVEN LEAVE TO ANSWER.

The decree entered In the case OF r. c.
Dodge va. William III. Lonergan et al.
taking the bill I'm the case az confessed
was vacated today. Defendants were
given until Sept 18th TO answer
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-29
ARRIVAL or OCEAN STEAMERS.

At New York-Steamer Rotterdam,
from Rotterdam.
At New York-Steamer Kroonland
from Antwerp.
AT New York-Steamer Minnehaha.
from London.
At Plymouth-Steamer Kronprinz VIII
helm. from New York
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-29

IT, a--rH REPUBLICAN
INDIANA DELIVERED HIS FIRST SPEECH OF THE CAMPAIGN
AFTERNOON NUMBERS
HAMPSHIRE,
PARTICULARLY A WELCOME
SENATOR.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-29
MAGIC HAIR STAIN.

For brown or black. prepared by
GEORGE oRMsBY. Wig Maker and HAIR
worker. is9 fremont street. Boston. II is
simple. safe and easily applied; contains
viii never use any other. BLANDING n
RLANDING. % Wey bosset street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-29
The New York Stock Market.

Reported 70: The News by n. CURTIS
FLETCHER & CO.. street floor, Banigan
Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-29
The Cotton Market.

Reported for The News by DAVIS a.
DAVIS. BaniganeBuilding.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-29

The Democratic party now denounce
Protection az a robbery OF the many 20
enrich the few and pledged itself 10
overthrow the Dingley tarifr law through
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-30
SUDDEN DEATH
Wife OF a Prominent Farmer
Dies Near WOOdville.
Was Busy Quilting When the Final
Summons Game to Her.

Mrs. Matte Moore, wife of A. j.
Moore, a prominent farmer. died sud.
denly at her home near woodville,
this county, at O'Clock this morning
from paralysis.
Mrs. Moore entertained o quilting
party at her home yesterday and was
In the best of health and spirits.
Her guests left late in the afternoon
and she continued her quilting alone.
A member of her family in another
room heard her scissors drop from her
hand, and going to her found her I'M
conscious.
She died this morning, never hav-
ing rcgsined consciousness. She was
about 80 years of age. She left hus-
band and two sons by a former mar
ringc.
The burial will take place tomorrow
afternoon at 2o'clock at the family bu-
Tying ground.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-30
MOTHERS COUNCIL
MEETING To BE HELD TOMOR-
ROW AFTERNOON AT FIRST
BAPTIST CHURCH.

Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock in
the First Baptis church there will be q
gathering OF mothers Of Paducah in
council. The object of the council
will be to study the child in its three
fold nature and to apply tho knowl.
edge thus obtained to the practical
care of the children in the home; to
Investigate the conditions OF children
and mothers in ell spheres OF life and
to endeavor TO improve them; TO be
interested in all that pertains to the
welfare Of the family, the community
and the nation.
IL is tho desire OF the ladies who
have the nseting in charge to reach
every mother in tho city that these
conferences may be far reaching in
their hclpfulness. All mothers are
cordially invited and urged to be pres
ent.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-30
NOTHING DEFINITE
CONTRACTOR SAYS NON-UNION
MEN MAY BE EMPLOYED.

There 10 much speculation as to
what will be done with the carpen-
ters' demands for an increase In wages
in Paducah and from what the con-
tractors say IL is probable that most
of the latter will ignore the demands
and hire non union men.
81 for one will refuse to sign the
scale, a we'll known contractor stat
ell this morning, "and understand
that others in the association will ig-
more 1t. There is some talk of a COM
promise. but this is improbable rs l
think most Of the contractors will
continue to employo the men who
want to work for wages paid in ac-
oordsnco with the ability Of theime-
chanic."
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-30
ATTRACTIVE MUSICAL.

Mrs. George Phillips weaut to Daw-
son today for her health.
Prof. G. b. Hatfield went to Nor
tonville today ON business.
Mrs. James Utterback and children
have returned from visiting in Hop
kinsville.
Mr.. Avery Reed returned to Dsw-
sen today at noon after q business
trip TO the city.
Attorney Mark Worten went to Kut-
tawa today to attend the funeral of
Mr.. Sam Malloy.
Col. II. q. Caldwell went to Kuttawa
today at noon to attend the funeral Of
the late Sam Molloy.
Mr.. Chesl,y Herndon will return
tonight from.a business TIP through
Kentucky for ]. r. Smith & Son.
Mrs. N. S. Walker, of Dyersburg,
Tenn. arrived today ut noon to visit
her father, Captain G.. @ Crumbaugh.
Mr.. w. t. Dineen, special agent
for the I. O. road. returned to Lou
isvillo at noon after business trip to
the city.
Miss Margery Crumbaugh returned
from Columbus, Miss last night af-
ter two months visit TO friends and
relatives.
Attorneys Taylor and Lucas will
leave tonight for Louisville to confer
with Humphreys, Burnett and Hum
phreys in regard to the test suit.
Mesdames Laura Fowler, ]. Victor
voris and W. A. Gardner left today
via Evansville, on the Joe Fowler for
Martipsville, Ind, for sojouru.
Mrs. David Sanders arrived home
today from San Antonio, Texas, where
she has been for several months for
her health. She is much improved.
Miss Julia Scott, who has been In San
Antonio for some weeks, has decided
to remain until the middle Of April.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-30
MORE WATER COMING
LOCAL RIVER MEN EXPECT
ABOUT AZ FEET IN PADUCAH.

The outlook in Paducah today is
for more water than was expected yes
terday. The rivers are falling at
Pittsburg, Cincinnati, Chattanooga,
Nashville and other places, but it is
already 40 feet in Paducah, and will
so to at least AZ feet here. and if here
is more rain, il will go to still great
er height.
- The river is now almost to the TOP
OF the levee, and much damage is re-
ported in the bottom lands, but I'M
less there is over As feet there is like
ly not to be as much damage as might
be expected.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-30
SELLS MARKET.

Mr.. Julian Greer, the butcher, who
has been conducting The Ideal Meat
Market ON Broadway near Fifth
street, this morning closed deal with
Mr.. Henry Biederman, the grocer. dis
posing of his meat market for 80, 500.
Mr.. Biederman will take charge Sat
urday. Mr.. Greer will not do any
thing for several weeks but will take
rest before going into the manufsc-
turing business.