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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-30

The boy or the present. said Beau
Brummell, rs the man OF the future1
And ! am it, replied his GAnf-
Nephew.
THE YOUNG MAN OF TO-DAY IS
EQUALLY SURE OF GOOD STYLE
AND GOOD QUALITY AT OUR
STORES
WOOL THAT rs ALL WOOL. AND
REAL SILK WHERE SILK SHOULD
BE. IN THE PATTERNS AND
SEAMS.
SUITS AND ovERCoATs s. TO s22
HERE'S A SPECIAL TRADE FOR
YOUNG MEN.
WE'VE MARKED A HALF-DoZEN
LINES OF &-LENGTH CHESTER
FIELD OVERCOATS THAT WERE
MADE TO SELL AT SIS. DOWN TO
sl2 FOR THE SIMPLE REASON
THAT WE MADE TOO MANY OF
THEM. COLORS BLACK AND OK
FORD MIXED. MATERIALS. KER-
sEYs. MEBTONS AND CHEVIoTs.
THIS is THE MOST SENSIBLE AND
COMFORTABLE OVERCOAT WORN
BY MAN OR BOY.
DON'T THIS WEATHER MAKE yoIr
THINK ABOUT HEAVIER UNDER
WEAR, TOO?
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-31
FIRE DESTROYS IDENTITY
Remains of White Child Discover
 ed in Fire Ruins.

New York, May 31.-A small fire which destroyed a negro hoveI in Brooklyn has disclosed to tile police a strange case of hidden identity In the fire which destroyed the building d beautiful white child eight years of age lost her life.
 Her presence in the hut which had been occupied bv an old negress for some years caused an Investigation. It was learned that the child had been reared by the negress and had, although evidently of refined parent age. been compelled to grow up with out education and find her playnlates among the colored children of the neighborhood. Tn some manner the girl had been slightly crippled
 Fragmentarv admissions by tie ne gress led to the belief that the child's mother was a young woman well known in Brooklyn society. It's fos- ter mother said she received for .t time $500 every twelve months to care for the little girl. Ut that payments stopped five years ago and. owing to her attachment fol the little one. she went to work in order to provide for 1t. She was absent when the house was burned. The child was locked in and perished Thus far all efforts to unseo the woman's lips and dis close the secret of the child's identity have failed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-31
HAS A NEW SCHEME.
Sergeant at Arms Stone Prepared for
 Republican Convention.

Chicago. May 31.-W. F. Stone ser geant at arms for the republican na- tional convention at the Coliseum. has devised q system which he believes will be. a great improvement over for mer years. He is determined to avoid the friction his predecessors thad to contend with by reason of misunder- standings over appointment of em- pIoyes He also has announced that a limited number of assistant door Keepers are the only attaches who will receive pay for their services. Only such persons as are recommended by members of the national committee will be appointed to any position in connection with the convention,
 Mir Stone has mailed a letter to the committeeman fully explaining his nlans. and stating specifically that the assistant sergeant at arms and attend- ants of every rank must accept with the understanding that they are not to receive compensation. travelling ex- penses or hotel bills
 The long used standards for mark ing the delegations will be done away with Placards carrying the name of each state will be tackled to backs of the seats
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-31
TO TRY IT AGAIN.
Delegates Will Nominate for Cover
 nor of Illinois.

srringfeld.i IT May 31.The dele, gates to the republican state conven- tion in reassembling to-day were gen. erally of the opinion that no nomina- ton would he teached before to-mor- TOW or Thursday The ballots this af- ternoon were expected to show no ma terial change from the tlfty- eighth bal lot. the last one taken prior 70 recess. The adherents of Colonel Frank O. T1owden exhibited great confidence and said that break for I,owden T ignt be expected on any ballot after to-day. Charles z. Deneen's managers appear equally confident. although they were not attempting to duplicate the Lowden demonstrations. The Yates men de- clared the governor as much a factor as he was two weeks ago. Friends Of Attorney General Hamlln maintained that conditions were hourly growing more favorable to their candidate
 This also was tile view taken hy the supporters of Congressman Warner
 No specific reason except renewed con- fidencc by each candidate was ad- vanced for the prevalent belief that the deadlock would not be broken to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-31
IT WAS A
 CLOSE CALI,
Quick Work by
 Special Officer.
Policeman Massicott Res- cued Child Whose Cloth ing Was on Fire Chil. dren Were Playing With Matches Officers Hands Were Burned.

Supernumerary Policeman Wilbur Massicotte performed a heroic deed this afternoon. He was painting a house on Cooke street when he heard the cries of a number of childceu and ran in the direction they came from. Near tho house in the rear of Attorney J. J. O'Neill's house he saw the 5- years-old son Of James O'Connor, wrapped Tn flames, and three or four other small children near nim crying. It took Massicott only a minute to act and be soon had the burning clothing stripped from the child. But by that time the neighborhood was in Il state of uroar and shrieking women from all parts thronged around the suffering child Dr McLinden came soon after and fouEd tLe child's body badly burn eG, but not seriously, he thinks. His arms. sides, soody, legs and head suf- fered most. The cause of the fire was the old one, matches. The children, it is said, were playing with the matches in the cellar of the house.
 Massicotte did not escape without few Inementoes of the occasion. His lands. on account Of the combustible material he was working with, easily caught the flames and were severely burned. and his face and eyebrows were sccrched. But for his timely arr rival and prompt action the Dowlng child would have been seriously burn ed. He may not be able to work for
 1 week or two.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-31
RECALLSFAILURE
Arrest of Two Men With Team Loaded With
 Private Papers.

Providence, R. l.. May Sl.-The arr rest Of two men at Olneyville on a charge of grand larceny and the seiz- ure of double team and wagon load ed with records and private papers re- calls after 30 years the failure of the A. & W. Sprague Manufa eturing Go of Rhode Island Involving liabilities of upwards of $25,0O0,0O0.
 The men under arrest are Thomas Hicks of Bro0kline and John Campbell of Someryille, Mass, and 1t Is alleged that they had taken two tons of rec ords and private papers ot the defunct firm from M storehouse In Olneyyille and were returning to Boston with them when arrested. The papers are said to be the property of Cornelius Sweetland, trustee, although they were in the custody of Samuel Irons.
 Hicks, whose name Is on the wagon. asserts that the papers were taken from the storehouse at the instigation of Boston attorney named Newman, who with three strangers removed the documents from the storehouse late last night. It was understood the door of the warehouse was not forced but that some Of the men had q key. When the police took charge of the team Campbell and Hicks were on it
 The A. < ". sprague Manuractur- Ing Co was at one time known far and wsde in mill circles. Many times. it is claimed, efforts have been made by Boston people to examine the records and papers which are now in the GUS tody of the police,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-31
SERGE ANT ANDERSON
 WON co. A rtEDAL

The annual competitive drill for the mem bers and n-commissioned of ficers of Go X was held in the armoly last night and was witnessed by a number Of spectators Every private and on-conimissioned officer in the company participated III the drill, which was very interesting. Gradu- ally one hv one was dismissed by the judges until the contest narrowed down to four men Sergeant Anderson Sergeant Mintie First Sergeant Will COX and Corporal Webster, Webster was dropped next and then Sergeant Wilcox stumbled ou guard duty. Only two men were left and Of the two Ser geant Anderson proved the better and was awarded the prize. q medal The work of the members of the company was first class and the four men abore mentioned showed marked pro ficiencv in drilling and In the manual of arms. The judges were Lieuten- ants Sandland and Bangs and Guar tern,astcr Sergeant Hitchcock.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-31
REPoRT pAILY FIGHrING

New Chwang, May 31.-Refugees who continue to arrive here from the southern part of the Liao-Tung penin- sula report daily fighting there and severe losses for both armies, but the reports are not confinnable officially. The Russians here are depending on the press bulletins for news from that vicinity. The very highest Russian au- thority here. while not believing that Fort Arthur will fall, admits that it's loss would be- terrible blow to tho Russian arms.
 The same authority says Russia may send large army to the south Of New Chwang ill the event of Keneral Stoes- sel being able to hold his own at Port Arthur This, however. is not possi- ble at present owing to the positions occupied by the Japanese armies op- terating from the Yalu river and Taku Shan. The Russians are not sanguine , as to the outlook for Port Arthur.
 More contraband of war is arriving here. Two cargoes of four and timed meats and some specie were rushed to Mukden so soon as they were unload ed.
 Heavy rains are daily making the roads almost impossible.
 The Chinese brigands are becoming active.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-31
ROBBED
 CAR BARN Safes Blown Open by Robbers.
Secured Only About Sl5O- $l.OOO in Another Safe Which They Overlooked --Three Employees Bound a nd Gagged.

Philadelphia. May 5l.-Four masked robbers early to-day visited the car barn Of the Delaware County Electric railway ar Clifton Heights, near here, and blew open two safes, securing Sl50 ill cash, but failed to get $l, 900 in arother safe The cracksmen bound and gagged three employees of, the com pany and two male passengers and ter rorized two belated women passengers.
 When the thieves made their appear ance at the barn Charles Bonner. Will liam Spence and l.. J. Dodd, company hands, were shifting cars The passen- gers were in the waiting room. the two mem being asleep. The robbers first covered the three employees with their revolyers and when Charles Bonner at tempted to resist he was rendered un- conscious by blow on the head with the butt end of revolver. The three men were bound and gagged and placed ill the conductors room with one of the robbers guarding them. Proceed. ing to the waiting room the remaining three outlaws found the four passen gers. the two men being asleep. They were bound and the women were warned 10 make no outery. A second robber was left on guard and the two others went to the office, where they blew open the safes.
 Dodd managed to work himself loose from the cords which bound him and. after the others had been released, the police of this city and of Chester, Pa. were notified of the robbery. No ar rests have yet been made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-31
SUSPENSION.
One of the Oldest Firms on the Stock Exchange
 Goes Up.

New York, May 31.-{The suspension of $. Mum X Go was announced on the cotton exchange to-day.
 The firm is one of the oldest in the cotton trade In this city. The head bookkeeper and cashier disappeared about ten days ago and the firm be- lieves that as soon as it's accounts are strengthened out it will be able to re- sume.
 The Mum firm Is one of the most conservative and respected in the cotton business. It Is composed Of Samuel G. dunn and H. Tileston Mum and the estate of A. Goodwin Mum, Jr. The firm had coffee exchange membership, but had few open accounts there The following announcement from the firm was read on the cotton exchange:
 We hereby announce to the mem bers of the cotton exchange that through the absence of our head and trusted clerk who has left his books m an involved condition, we are obliged to suspend. We trust this suspension will be only temporary
 we would request all members of the exchange having open contracts with this firm to present the same to us with accounts at once. We further state that we have very few open contracts on the New York cotton exchange and that these balance each other''
 At the office of the firm it was said that c. c. Cameron, the office mana ger and head clerk, had been absent for about q week. An examination of the books so far made it was added showed apparent discrepancies amounting to about $125,00O
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-31
FIRST WOMAN DOCTOR.
Dead at Seventy-Four Years of Age
 in New Ycrk.

New York. May 3f. pr Anna E. Park, said to have been the first wo- man admitted to medical practice in New York. is dead at the age of 74. Three weeks ago when in perfect health devoting herself to the cure of number Of charity patients whom she had attended ever since her prac- tical retirement several years ago. she visited an undertaking establishment and told the manager she wished 10 arrange for her funeral
 The undertaken, who knew her. was startled. You are perfectly well. doc tor.3 he said in protest over her hurry to select a coffin.
 Il am well now. but fear the end of my labor is near, replied the aged woman She chose q casket and robe details for her funeral before leaving the shop A daughter of Dr Park re- sides in Los Angeles. Cal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-31
BUSINESS SUSPENDED.
While People of Pennsylvania We're
 Paying Honor 10 Dead Senator.

Beaver, Pa. May 3l.- Business in this and nearby towns will be sus- pended today. between and o'clock during the funeral of Senator Quay
 At 9 o'clock. private service was held at the house and later the body was conveyed to the First Presby terianF church under q guard of the 6. 4 R., where the public was given opportunity 10 view the body At l o'clock the church will be closed until the arrival of the state and govern mental delegations.
 The services will begin at . o'clock after which the body will be taken to the cemetery.
 Many floral tributes from all parts of the country have been arriving yes terday and today. but in accordance with the wish of the family the names of the senders were not given out
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-31
BURNED EVERYTHING.

Che Foo. May 31, T:30 p. m.-Fiye hundred Chinese refugees from Port Dalny and Talienwan arrived here to- day. They say that the Russians left Talienwan May 26 for Port Ar thur, after burning everything likely to be of use to the Japanese. Bandits later took possession of the town and were pillaging when the Japanese cav airy appeared May 27 The Russians before leaving Port Dalny, burned the offices and residences. destroying the railroad and scuttling three large merchantmen, the Zeid, Borsia and Nada gen. and all the dredgers and launches.
 Some of the refugees also say tho Russians destroyed the gunboat Bobr and three torpedo boats: Others say these vessels returned to Port Arthur.
 The docks and piers at Dalny were not destroyed Chinese contractor who had built most of Dalny for the Russians was held for ransom and his clerks were killed. The town was still burning May 2S, when the refugees started for Chee Foo The Japanese had not appeared at Dalny up to that time.
 One junk which was leaving Dalny was sunk by bandits and fifty persons were drowned.
 The Chinese who have arrived here did not leave Dalny or Talienwan be- cause they were afraid of the Russians or Japanese They fled from the ban. uits Wno entered those towns.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-31
AID SOUGHT FROM
 FRENCH GOVERNMENT

Washington. May 31.-Through Am bassador Porter Secretary Hay has re- quested the French government to ex- ercise it's good offices toward securing the release of Perdiearis. the kid mapped American in Morocco. The French government has undertaken the task and because of its closer asso- cIation with the various clements in Morocco 1t is believed here 1t can ac- complish more than any other govern ment. The British government also acting with great energy fin behalf of young varley,the step-son of Perdicaris and a British subject, say the British officials are in communication with the United States in the pursuit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-31
OUR FLEET IS THERE.
american Gunnoass aIres Bandits-
 One Death AhoarG

1angier. May 31.-The United States @unboats Castine and Marietta arrived here during he night. completing. with the cruisers Brooklyn and Atlanta, which arrived yesterday. the American squadron sent here in connection with thet Kidnapping by the bandit Raisull of Ton PerdicarlS the American, and his stcn-son, Cromw Varley. Brit ish subject The popuiation are dceply impressed bv the assembling of So many United States war vessels and people living outside the city are re- moving here for safety
 The British and American represen- tives have sent a special courier to tho sultan concerning the prisoners The officials maintain strict secrecy re. garding the negotiations in progress.
 death has occurred on hoard one Of tho American ships Funeral ser vices were held this morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-31
FREIGHT BEING MOVED.
Officials at New York Say They Are
 Experiencing No Trouble.

New York, May 51-Work was going on as usual to-day at the North and East river piers where the freight handlers are out on strike, and the of ficials in charge said that they were ex- periencing no trouble. All the boats of the several lines which came in to. day carried passengers, but there was practically no freight, as yesterday was holiday.
 J. ". Miller, general manager Of the marine district of the New York. New Haven and Hartford railroad, said that any additional trouble that the strike might cause would not be felt until tomorrow, when the freight boats arrive.
 The police were on guard at the docks. but reported that everything was quiet
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-31
4 DETAILED REPORT

St Petersburg. May 31 q 30 n. m )-- The war office has received a detailed report of the fight at Ai-Yang Pien- Men. The Russian losses were seven Cossacks killed and one officer wound ed and nine horses killed The Cos sacks were encamped twelve miles northwest of Kuan-Dian-Sia which was held by several Japanese battal- lons, two of which and one squadron of cavalry left May 2S for Saimafza The force encountered the CossacIx biyouac at 10:4O o'clock the same night and attacked the, Cossacks. who re- tired in good order, keeping up a run hing fight along the road to Saimatsza. There was a great deal of firing on both sides. but it was ineffective. as shown by the smallness of the Russian losses. It Is believed the Japanese did not sustain any greater casualties. but according to one account the majority of the Japanese squadron was wiped out. After reaching Saimtsza, May %. the Japanese returned to Kuan-Dian- sian, apparently not liking the vicinity of the Cossacks and in view of the pos sibility of General Rennenkampff bringing up endorsements. The war office attributes little importance to this engagement, which was heralded from Tokio as Japanese victory.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-31
NO MORE FLIRTING.
notOrmen and Guards on Elevated
 Trains are Warmed.

New York, May Complaints by persons residing near the elevated rail- ways here have caused the manage ment to issue an order which, in effect. forbids motormen, guards and other employees attempting to fiirt while on duty.
 The order intimates that not only have the trafnmen been guilty of let ting their attention wander from duty, but ticket takers have been known to gaze so intently at pretty girl passen- ESRS that others have passed throV@h ysl hout paying toll.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-31
ALYNN NEGRO
Given Twenty Years for As- sault-Judge Thought of
 Sentencing Him for Life

Salem, Mass, May S1.--A sentence of not less than eighteen nor. more than twenty-five years in state prison
 was imposed to-day on Sfinot St Claire Francis, negro of Lynn. for felonious assault upon woman in Swampscott January 19. Judge Wait Of the superior court. in pronouncing sentence said that he had seriously considered sending the man to prison for life term. but had finally decided upon the sentence given. Francis. who on previous occasion, had knocked down two or three men and nearly made his escape from court room, to-day was guarded by six dep- uty sheriffs He offered no resistance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-31
LEFr MUCH PRoPERTY.

Toki, May 31. 3 D. m.-The Russians evacuated Dalny so hastily that they failed to destroy much property which will prove highly valuable to the Jap- anese. General Oku's scouts report that over 100 barracks and storehouses remain uninjured. The railway and telegraph stations with POO passenger and freight coaches are also uninjured
 The Russians destroyed the big pier and blocked all the dock entrances with sunken steamers. They de- stroyed all the small railway bridges in the vicinity of the docks but left the ietties uninjured 1t is evident that the Russians fed quickly when
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-31
VANDEMARK APPEAL
 TO BE HEARD TUESDAY

The appeal of Willis Vandemark from the illry's verdict in the superior court finding him guilty of perjury. will be heard in the supreme court next Tuesday. His counsel, O'Neil and Kennedy. began to-day the preparatio of the case On the decision of the su- preme court will depend the disposition of the case against David c. Marsl. who is in jail awaiting trial on the same charge and also the cases against the other men who were tried and de clared not guilty the same time as Van denmark and Marsh.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-31
n'LANE'S SUCCESSOR
 TAKES THE OATH

Balumore. Md. May President E. Clay Timanus of the second board Of the city council took the oath of of nee as mayor of Baltimore today, be- coming the successor to Robert Me- Lane. who shot himself yesterday under provision of the city charter Mayor Timanus will serve out the bal- ance of Mayor McLane's term Of three years. Mayor Timanus is republi-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-31
ANTS DESTROY WEEyILs.

San Antonio. Tex. May 31-Jose Gassiano. former county collector who has several hundred acres of cotton in this county. reports that red ants have destroyed the boil weevils among his cotton. The rows are strewn with dead weevils which the busy ants are carrying away by thousands, probably to be stored for food
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-31
FATHER OF DONALD
 T, WARNER IS DEAD

Lakeville. May 31-Honorable Don- tald J Warner. father of State Attor- ney Donald T Warner died at his home last night after short illness with grip and asthmatic troubles. Previous to the war of 1861. Mir War ner was member of the legislature and was staunch democrat At one time he was a judge of the court of com mon pleas in Litchfield county He was S5 years of age and besides his son he leaves an aged wife
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-31
sTOEssEL'S POSITION.

Mukden, Monday, May 30.--Accord- ing to advices received here, General Stoessel's force has taken up strate- gical position near Port Arthur which is supported by the guns of the out lying batteries and the fortress.
 It is believed here that General Oku has received strong endorsements from the Japanese army which landed at Takushan.
 There is little change in the situa- tion to the eastward of Liao Yang
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-31
KILLED HlsWIFE.
West Cornwall Man Then Put Bullet
 in Himself.

Winsted. May 31.-Sherman Beeman of West Cornwall, who killed his wife yesterday in Canaan and afterward shot himself, will probably die At the hospital here this morning his condi- ton was very low and it was consid- cred doubtful whether he would sur, vive the day. The physicians found several bullet holes in his body, one of them at least being i'll the lungs.
 Coroner Higgins left here by the first train to-day for Canaan to con duct an official inquiry into Mrs Bee mans death