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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-11
CHUNG
GIVEN A
HEARING

Moy Fang Chung. a young Chnaman
arrested last Friday by John A. McCabe.
United States Inspector Of Chinese. was
given a hearing yesterday morning on the
charge on which he was arraigned before
United States Commissioner Cross last
Saturday. the charge of being illegally
in this country.
The commissioners heard the story from
the young Chinaman- and continued the
case two weeks 10 allow Claude j. Farms
worth. counsel for Moy Chung. TO secure
certain evidence Bail was fixed at $500
and was furnished by Frank NJ Pontain
de st. Germain, OF Central Falls.
The Chinaman was the only person at
yesterdays hearing. and District Attorney
Wilson gave him a most thorough exam
nation In an effort 20 get 10 the bottom
facts Of the case.
Moy Fang Chung said he was born in
California 27 years ago and claimed to
be fully privileged American citizen.
being registered as voter in Central
Falls.
When he was Ave years old. he said.
he went with his mother to Canton. where
the next Is years OF his life were spent.
His brother. Moy Foo Chung, was with
him in China and returned to America
with him. On entering Vermont the two
were arrested by Commissioner Johnson
OF that state and being unable to dis
prove the charge of illegal entry into
the country. were locked up for over six
months. Finally the commissioner turned
Moy Fang Chung loose and he drifted on
Fortunes tide 10 Central Falls, where
he has claimed residence for three years
Thus far the story was plausible enough
but examination Of the discharge papers
from Vermont jail convinced Commits
sioner Cross that they referred not to
the prisoner but to his brother. Moy Foo
Chung And so the troubles of the Cen
trail Falls victim OF the National Inquisi-
tiveness and Frecaution society will not
know Just what he is-American citizen
or Chinese subject-until fortnight has
passed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-11
SWANSEA'S
CREW AT
halifax

Halifax. N. s., Aug. 1.-THE crew OF
the bark Swansea before reported
abandoned and set on fire at sea- arrived
here last night from London. Capt Suits
and crew had n thrilling experience. Capt.
Suttis said:
I'VE left Hantsport May Is. bound for
Buenos Ayres with n cargo OF lumber
on Georges Bank long stress OF bad
weather sprung a leak. and we could not
keep before the wind, as the windmill
pump would not then work. So we
jettisoned the dockload and continued on
for Buenos Ayres.
I'm latitude s:23 N. longitude 22:23 w.
the ship filled the topsides came together
and tho masts rolled from side to side,
and finally the ship began 10 break up.
We were I'm this condition for IL days
aud kept a continuous lookout for passing
vessels.
AT the end OF II days we made out
smoke on the horizon and set signals OF
distress The steamer that answered the
signals was the Star OF Australia, from
New Zealand for London. via Las Palmas.
1.-THE steamers lifeboat IN charge of
Second officer West. came alongside and
after several attempts succeeded in get
ting the crew on board from the bark.
''C'hief ofricer Brokaw later made an
examination OF the ship and decided that
IL was best TO burn her SO that she should
not be menace TO navigation. The
Swansea was accordingly set on fire. The
Star of Australia proceeded TO Las Pal
mas and thence 10 London, where We
ware landed" /"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-11
ON A BURGLAR HUNT.
Police Of 7th Station Visit Mr.. Adams
House and Rudsly Wake Him Up.

Some over-nervous and we'll intentioned
individual Indirectly served to rudely in
terrupt the slumbers OF Clyde III. Adams
OF 70 Wesleyan avenue at n late hour last
evening
Mr.. Adams In n man with a finely de-
veloped sense OF personal comfort and
during the warm portions Of the year Is
I'm the habit OF leaving the doors open at
his home during the evening hours.
The person with the keen scent for
trouble mentioned above was passing
the house. noted the open doors and a sin
sic light visible In one OF the rooms With
a thuushtfulness and shrewdness OF de-
duction that was strongly suggestive OF
Sherlock Holmes the individual hustled
10 n telephone and summoned police as
sistnnce from the Seventh station.
He told the Lieutenant ct the station
that there were burglars bursling at Mr..
Adams house.
The police. with that promptness for
which they are Justly famous. hurried
over To get next 10 the bad men"
They entered the house. dsringiy ap-
preached the lighted room. burst IN 20
catch their men wild de goods" and
woke Mr. Adams up.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-11
VACUOUS AND EVASIVE.

Those who believed speech accepting Democratic
for the presidency Judge Parker would make clear
dene and unequivoa his political principles have
been sadly disappointed His address, long enough all
Is remarkable chiefly for its vacy evasion Thousands of
inspiring in it 1t has every indication having prepared
and uttered by afraid himself party-afrad tell
his fellow citizens believes any concerning
questions which the people and the nation vitality interested
udge Parker the sound money question with
raon of his gold standard
firmly established that attempt
That Is he accepts condition Republican accomplishment
conveniently ogets the efforts of the Democracy make that
dion impossible
Judge Parker he in favor of gold standard
where does he explain why he
(which he voted in 1896 and He claims he has been
but fails state how that conversion brought about gives
that he will be money
than he in the fiat money heresy.
BY the law he claims ample power conferred
control the and keep them within proper limits He
that whatever evils exist for which the responsible
to the non-enforcement of This political
platude 1t is bareced Misrepresentation No American citizen
ordinary intelligence will fail to that the record OF the
Republican administration if it anything
laws have been enforced without fear favor and without
gard political consequences On the other hand failure
there has during reign
under Cleveland when effort whatever made
enforce the Sherman antitrust law, then vital
Judge Parker expresses much socitude concerning
rights of FTpnos
OF those rights large number of citizens of the upon
(which he depends give him their colleges
He demands close and faithful provisions
constitution and significantly silent the brazen defiance of
the constitution by which American citizens robbed
votes in the solid south"
AS the tariff Judge Parker avors
of duties to become effective after reasonable period Obviously
this cunning statement purpoey phrased conceal the real in
tentons Of the candidate who makes and of the
made him its standard bearer He discourses vague and in
definite way dangers of the usupaton power points
yncngs and the labor disturbances in Colorado striking
illustrations OF the disregard of law.
If this speech be key note" truthuy
said is the weakest and waveng that has been sounded
by presidential candidate Judge Parker personally upright
and wntenioned citizen and learned u has proven this
formal pronouneenen that he is of presidential abe and
woefuly lacking essential attribute of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-11
SPONSOR FOR DUBUQUE.
Mayor Berg at Last Secures Miss Tread
way 10 Chhstan Guhboat.

Washington. Aug 1l.-Mayor Berg OF
Dubuque, Ia, has concluded that ii would
be desirable for him TO name a sponsor
for the gunboat Dubuque. which is TO
be launched at Morris Heights, N Y,
on the 27th inst
A few days ago he notified the navy
department that for various reasons.
which he assigned. he was unable to fnd
In Dubuque a young woman whom he
could designate as the vessels sponsor
and that the department would have to
select the sponsor.
The mayors statement created a COM
motion in Iowa. particularly I'm Dubuque.
Yesterday he notified Secretary Morton
that he had named Miss Margaret Tread
way. a daughter OF the president Of the
Dubuque club. as sponsor for the vessel
His action In the matter terminates an
incident rather unusual In the annals OF
the navy department.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-11
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Er.prsmlsr Wildsck-R Rousseau, Wac Died
YESTERDAY, Had Interesting Career.

Paris, Aug 1.-THE cabinet meets today
to consider the details of the funeral OF
former Premier Waldeck- Rousseau, which
the government desires shah be of a ma
tional character. though Nine. waldeck-
Rousseau will be consulted on this point
Nine weldeck- Rousseau. Jacques Lou
Vile, the patients brother-in-law; Rene
waldeck- Rousseau, his nephew. and three
intimate friends were present at the time
OF his death.
AS soon as the death OF the former
premier became known messages OF con-
dolence began to arrive at Corbeil.
Pierre Marie Ernest Wnldeck- Rous-
seau was the premier OF France. who.
at the fall OF the last dupuy ministry
In the time OF the Dreyfus excitement
formed Ministry OF public defence" to
compose the difficulties in the state. and
In the early months OF its life dictated
the policy that led 10 Capt Dreyfus' par
don after he had been found guilty at his
second trial,
M. waldeck- Rousseau bore the name OF
prominent republicans In the days of the
French revolution, and his father had
been Legislator and publicist who
caused trouble for both Louis Philippe
and Napoleon III.
NJ. waldeck- Rousseau entered parlia-
ment from Rennes. where he once prao-
ticed law. He was born at Nantes on
Dec. 2, 1916.
After practicing law at Rennes he be-
came n member OF the Paris bar He was
elected 10 the chamber OF deputies In 1879
and was minister of the interior In the
Gambetta cabinet 1ssl-s2. and In the
Ferry cabinet, lss3-s5.
He was reelected in 1885, retired from
politics I'm 1889. and was elected senator
I'm 1894 From the senate he was raised
10 the office OF premier his relations with
that body afterward always being very
close. and constituting the chief element
in his power.
II was In June. 1899. that the Dupuy
cabinet fell. and NJ waldeck Rousseau
remained In Office without a rival until
after he had won the general elections OF
1872, when he handed over the premier
ship to It's present occupant and retired
10 private life
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-11
FRAUD ORDER
AGAINST US.
CEREAL CO..

Washington. Aug ll.-Fraud orders. de-
barring the United States Cereal COM
pany. n William street. and the National
Speciality company. 1913 Broadway, New
York. from the use OF the mails were is
sued yesterday by Postmaster General
Payne. The United States Cereal COM
pany was sort OF get-rich-auick COM
pany.
The evidence submitted to the depart
ment showed that the company. which
was organized by John r. Macknight.
who was formerly connected with the
firm OF Franklin. Everhart a. Co, OF
New York. was engaged In a discretion
ary pool soliciting and obtaining remit
tances OF money from the public to be
used in speculation in the wheat mar
ket.
II had been In operation about Gmonths
and was paying alleged dividends OF
from 2 to 3 per cent. per week upon air
moneys placed with II for investment.
II was charged that the company did
not use the money received by IL In le-
ultimately speculating In the wheat mar
ket, as II represented. but that the funds
were held by the company, and certain
fictitious and unearned dividends declared
and paid each week.
The company suspended operations
when the postal inspectors put In an ap-
pearance. and Macknight and the other
persons associated with him have left
for parts unknown.
NATIONAL SPECIALITY co. ALSO.
The National Speciality company was
operated by d. II. Morey a man OF less
than 30 years.
Post office inspectors reported that Mo-
rey defrauded women with this adver-
tisement as a bait:
'Ladies-Eight TO fifteen paid weekly
doing plain sewing at home; experience
unnecessary material sent free anywhere;
| send stamp for particulars"
When a woman responded to this she
was sent a circular which called for 81
for one national protector" and mate
rial TO make others. For the dollar the
| woman received the protector and mate
| rial for one or more by which, when COM
| pleted. the company was 10 Judge wheth-
! er the woman could do the work. II the
work was rejected Morey kept the money
and II IL was accepted material for q
| more protectors was sent.
| The post office inspectors reported that
| the average amount earned by the appli-
| cants was 96 cents, that Morey had fur
nished fraudulent testimonials and that
he was otherwise engaged ta-aa- ille-
| gal business.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-11
NEBRASKA DEMOCRATS
AND P0PULISTS HAVE FUSED.

Lincoln, Neb.. Aug. ll-An agreement
looking 10 fusion on the state ticket was
effected early this morning by Nebraska
Democrats and Populists in their state
convention after many hours OF confer
ences between committees Representing the
two parties and at times acrimonious
debates in the separate conventions.
A strong Populist minority opposed fu-
sion on any basis except Democratic en-
dorsement OF the Watson and TIbbles
electors, but this was met by an en-
phatlo refusal from the Democrats. and
counter proposal for an equitable di-
vision Of the state offices. which was
finally accepted. The PopulIsts there
upon nominated George w. Berge 81 1An-
coin for governor.
The Democrats later endorsed the nomi
nation OF Berge.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-11
A SUCCESSFUL ATTACK.
CredItahIs Showing Made BY Submarine Bcat
Shark at Newport.

Out OF the Far East has come frequent
ly OF late the report OF great destruction
done to the warships OF both Russia and
Japan by the attacks of torpedo boats,
and vessels OF the submarine type. The
present war Is proving a crucial test Of
the efficacy OF the latter type OF nghting
vessel and the world eagerly receives
the accounts Of the work done by the
death dealing craft that fight from the
depths OF the sea.
The United States has figured promi-
nently In the development OF the sub
marine and the representation OF the
same In the American navy is typical
and Of commendab bic efficiency.
Newport has long been the centre Of
the peaceful activities OF the submarine
and torpedo boats and every little while
experiments are made In Newport har-
Dor and the surrounding waters which
are as interesting 10 the laiety as they
are practically valuable TO the naval SER
vice
Yesterday a sham attack was arranged
for between the gunboat Hist and the
submarine torpedo boat Shark The con-
dition OF the sea at the time was such
as 10 make the SUCCESS OF the
assault most doubtful. Still the Shark
succeeded in Moving the Hist sky-high h
with a theoretical torpedo and covered
Itself with material glory
The operations took place of Beaver
Tail where heavy sea was running. The
Hist proceeded 10 the scene OF conflict
and extreme vigilance was In order on
board. as IL wac up to the sailors 10 spot
the Shark before II could get within tor
pedoing distance.
The Shark did some skilful vancouver
ing on her own account using the perl
scope. recently invented appliance for
observation by persons beneath the sur
face OF the water Of scenes above the
surface, aud ultimately surprised the
Hist by coming upalongside and snnounc-
ing that n had accomplished the destruc-
tion OF the gunboat The Shark was IN
command Of IAcut Charles Nelson. and
the results were most satisfactory to all
concerned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-11
MOTHER
LOVE WAS
VICTORIOUS

Meriden, Conn. Aug. li.-whie the
wedding guests were waiting at the
Methodist parsonage to witness the mar
riage OF Mrs. Elizabeth S. Caldwell and
Carl Frederickson. the prospective bride
and bridegroom were closeted with the
Rev. Frank A. Scofield. pastor OF the
church. who soon after announced there
would be no ceremony.
Those assembled werei surprised to see
Mrs. Caldwell Immediately leave the
house, enter a waiting carriage and
hastily leave the scene. Mr.. Frederickson
soon set out afoot
Mrs. Caldwell II a divorced woman and
has two young children. 1t seems Mr..
Frederickson informed her at the eleventh
hour that the children would have 10 go
TO the Curtis Home. an orphan asylum.
The mother refused to agree to this and
the separation followed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-11
THE ADDICKS BLIGHT.

Addicks blight still upon Delaware and there in
year there will be divisions in the ranks of the
Republicans will be serious in former Delaware
three the electoral college and Repub
cans the country interested in having the party
for respectabty that they securing
those for their national candidates.
Dr. Chandler the antAddick candidate for governor says ne
the what happens. The Addcks
cohorts be forced take Chambers candidate for congress
Dr. Chandler represents what known the regular fac
of the party though the union element is in the majority
Addick be defeated and that
justified in hazardng OF electoral and
perhaps the governorshp in order chasse this political
ounteban of Republicans outside of Della
who will applaud this effort in behalf of civic decency
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-11
BUSINESS AND CHARITY.

The raising Of about ee for the Society for
the Prevention of tuberculosis shows spirit charity
still potent at Newport notwithstanding the severe criticisms that
nave been made OF the inhabitants OF the City by the
large number OF that visited while all could
not be lavish there who generous There
course, nothing surprising in the raising OF such but is
always pleasing to be able 10 record such instances
IL evil conamnates just surely goodness improves all who
dwell lovingly IT, and the such deeds thought upon
the there will be of them There class people in
America that chaaby disposed business con-
ditons sometimes interfere There complications prevail
ing that causing much misery they could considered in
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-11
BOY BANDIT SENTENCED
T0lMpRIS0NMENT FOR LIFE.

Chicago. Aug. ii.-David Kelley, a
member of the Boy Bandit quartet
has been found guilty cf completely IN
the murder OF John Lane. stage carpen-
ter az the Illinois theatre. by jury I'm
Judge Chytraus court and he was sen
fenced 20 life Imprisonment In the peni-
tenuary.
James and william Formby and Peter
Dulfer already have been sentenced 20
life imprisonment for thetr part in the
killing OF Lane. they having pleaded
guilty.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-11

George Vest for many United States senator from the
Missouri dead after long and notable in Amer
politics He member of the time when the
abilities Of members recognized of standard that only
very had been surpassed Few have won the
respect of political opponents thoroughly did Senator Vest
able and also with fine qualities
unmey for his years had been and full
Of honors
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-11
1hE nEsr NEW YORK HOTEL.

On 4sth street, between Fifth avenue
and Broadway. is located the famous
Hotel Galatin. This house Is In the
heart OF the fashionable district OF New
York. and convenient to th9tres and big
stores During the summef months ex-
tremeiy low rates are made 10 transient
guests All rooms have electric lights.
private telephous and private baths. The
rate II only 81 a day for two people.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-11

Child bggars in London giving the police lots of trouble
begging habit said be INDUCED not at the daton OF
the children for their
purposes The commercial spirit be travelling quite
rapidly
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-11

somehow the unwashed little Republic OF
Panama is butt for the jeers OF all cre-
alton. Buffalo Courier.
I'm resigning Judge Parker displayed
the same manly characteristics that he
evidenced when he sent his telegram 10
the St Louis convention. He has conn
dence TN his cause and the courage OF that
confidence In every test he Is showing
himself a real leader. and now that real
leader has forged his way 10 the front no
time should he lost in inauguratng a
vigorous. wideawake campaign New
York World.
"It Is going to bother Democratic ora
tors and managers just little to dis
cover In what particular Roosevelt is not
safe Has anybody yet found even pos
slbilty OF danger to the nation In his pol
icy? Then where docs the unmehning
charge OF unsafeness come in? Won't
some one please tell7"-Philadelphia In
quirer.
"The report on wages and cost OF living
may or may not have been intended as a
campaign document worked up by one OF
the government departments, but it VIII
take a good many such reports TO con-
vince tho average working man that II IL
az easy to hll the dinner pail today as IT
was q year or two ago. Boston Herald.
-
The bulk or American sympathy Is. OF
course on the side OF japan in this strug-
gle. Rut It is not against the Russian peo-
pie but against the Russian system or
government that American sympathies
are enlisted. milwaukee Sentinel.
'It will be highly unfortunate II Rus
STA makes IL necessary for us 10 send con-
vows with our merchantmen. For under
such circumstances friction Is sure, and
the danger OF an accidental beginning OF
hostilitles is always present."-Chtcago
Record II erald
Roth Hayu apd San Domingo have
tried self government for years without
achieving a success. which justihes us In
believing that they can go II alone: and
as guardians OF the public peace IL is our
duty 10 lend them n helping hand In
critical times such as hese."--Memphis
Commercial Appeal
''The revival OF our merchant marine is
an issue of vital Importance 90 this coast,
because, without asking permission Of
Russia. the position We have asserted In
the trade ~ the Pacific must be maintain
ed for our own development and I'm the
interest OF the national honor"-San n
Francisco Call
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-11

plenty of Democratic sympathy for the brown of
the Philippines nope black of the solid South
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-11

been notable falling off recently in the amount Of
freight railroad this vicinity One of the things
injured the railroad bringing freight into Providence has
been the strike of the butchers and packers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-11

You will certainly to know what going in Rhode
Island while vacation be for the
enre You may have The News while for
IS cents month Send in subscription and address
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-11

'De man dat's allus lookin' foh
trouble" said Uncle Ehen. Is generally
mighty villin' 20 turn II over 20 some one
ton star.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-11

light present of charity and business there would
doubedy great improvement Unfortunately business views
override the natural impulses toward just and charitable dealing
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-11

Jersey weather prophet who predicted OF the
Esopus yesterday had the satisfaction OF seeing his
prophecy verified.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-11

Russian soldiers say the god of battles is always with
them Mars therefore, something of sprnter himself
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-11
What Others
Arc Saying

Most organized governments. however
small. are respected by the nations, nut
somehow the unwashed little Republic OF
Panama Is n butt for the jeers OF all cre-
alton. Buffalo Courier.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-11

The News will be sale the ST. Louis Exposition and can
De obtained in front of the posto the leading to the
Administration Building the principal fair and the
Various hotels.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-11

Now the old gentleman will have his say.