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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-28
EAST PROVIDENCE
Held Without Ball on Charge
Of Highway Robbery.
School Committee to Meet
This Evening. g..Oth0r Items.

Edward Devine and Arnold Garoux were
arrested yesterday morning on the charge
OF highway robbery. On the evening OF
Nov 20 Antoine Mezzeo reported to the
police that ne had been held up and
robbed OF small sum OF money by two
men shortly after leaving a Warren ave-
nue. car near Ingrahams corners. the par
ticulars OF which were given in this
column at the time.
A day or so ago Sergeant Harrigan
came to the conclusion that Devine and
Garoux knew something OF the affair and
placed them under arrest and then sent
for Mezzeo 10 Identify them, which he did
yesterday.
The men were arraigned In the Seventh
district court yesterday, when they
pleaded not guilty and were held without
bail for trial
GENERAL MENTION.
Rumor has IL that there is TO be some
thing doing at the meeting OF the school
committee this evening.
The weekly meeting OF the Woman's
Christian Temperance union will be held
at the residence OF Mrs. II. j. Pickersgill
on Walnut street Wednesday afternoon.
The Helpers society connected with the
Second Baptist church will hold a Christ
mas sale from 10 o'clock tomorrow
afternoon.
Prof Stout sang at all OF the services
OF the Second Baptist church yesterday.
This morning he left for Manchester.
n. II.
At the morning services OF the United
Congregational church yesterday the
pastor. c. T. Gordon. exchanged pulpits
with the Rev. z. c. Gould OF Riverpoint.
The Ladies' Aid society will meet with
Mrs Mabel Blake on John street to-
morroW afternoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-28
RIVERSIDE.

Items OF news can be left at Cons res
tsurant on Bullock's Point avenue and
they Will receive prompt attention and
publication.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-28

Caller-What makes you say sister is
fond OF me. Bobby7
Bobby-Sisterl Orleans Times
Democrat.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-28

Olneyville branch OF the Providence
News at Heffernan's News Store, 10
Hartford avenue. Telephone 4o-West.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-04
OKU SENDS IN REPORT
Formal Answer to Charges of
Jap Atrocities.
TOTALLY UNFOUNDED
HOLDS PROOFS OF RUSSIAN
PRISONERS IN REPUTATION.
Claims Cars Soldiers Have Violated
Ethics of Warfare-Tells of
Revolving Acts.
TOTALLY UNFOUNDED

TOKYO, July t11 a.m.-General Oku mas
forwarded a detailed report to the imperial
headquarters answering charges preferred
by the Russian authorities that the Japa-
nese troops were responsible for atrocities
committed on the field during the engage
ment at Wu-Fang-Tien preceding the battle
OF Vafangow CTelissu).
He says the charges are totally unfound-
ed. but, on the contrary, that he had proofs
that the wounded Russian prisoners highly
appreciated the humane treatment they and
their comrades had received from the Japa-
nese. 1t is the Russians, he declared, that
have cruelty mutilated the Japanese who
fell into their hands wounded,
General Oku then makes the following
charges:
That on June II six japanese scouts were
oYerpowered by Russian troopers. who ran
bayonets in their mouths, in their heads
and cut their breasts open: that on June
p the Russians captured a Japanese cav
alryman, whom they bayonetted and then
cut his abdomen open. On. May 15 the
Russians beheaded japanese cavalryman
whom they had captured.
General Oku asserts that acts Of cruelty
on the part of the Russian troops are nu-
merOus, and announces his purpose to re-
port in the future every case of it which
Is brought to his notice He says he feels
that he is not fighting civilized amy.
Associated Press correspondents are un-
able to furnish any facts in connection with
General Oku charges. because no neutral
observers were permitted to be present on
the field, at either of the engagements
which took place at Wu-Fang-Tien and
NafangOw.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-04
4TH At OYSTER BAY
PresidentSpent Day Picnick-
ing With Family.
A TRIP ACROSS THE BAY
CLEVELAND SENT A LETTER FOR
TAMMANY'S ANNUAL.
Urged Wholesome American Sentimnet
observance at Other Places,
Here and Abroad.
A TRIP ACROSS THE BAY

OYSTER BAY. LII, July 4.-President
Roosevelt spent the day picnicking with
his family. 1t was truly glorious
Fourth" on Long Island, the sun shining
from cloudless sky and the air being cool
and bracing.
During the forenoon the President. ac-
companied by Mrs Roosevelt and their
children and two or three others, left Saga
more Hill for row across the bay toward
Cold Spring Members Of the party took
with them hampers containing their
luncheon, their intention being not to re-
turn to Sycamore Hill until late in the
afternoon.
Tonight the Roosevelt children will celo-
brate this anniversary with a fireworks
party. Friends of the family throughout
the neighborhood have been invited. 1t is
likely that hundred or more guests will
be in attendance.
The display of pyrotechnics will be fol-
lowed by light refreshments and hop for
the children.
No visitors on official business are ex-
pected today or tonight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-04
LETTER FROM CLEVELAND.
Feature Of the Tammany Hall Celebra.
ton Today.

NEW YORK, July f. Wholesome
American sentiment which demands fair
ness and equality in sharing the blessing
of our popular government" was urged in
letter from Former President Grover
Cleveland, which was read at the annual
Fourth of July celebration of Tammany
Hall. Mr.. Cleveland's letter was as fol-
lows:
PRINCETON, n. J.. June IS 1904.
Dear Slrs: | regret that my departure
today for my summer vacation and plans
have made for its enjoyment make it
Impossible for me to join the Tammany
Society in its celebration of the coming
anniversary of American independence. II
seems to me that present social and polit-
lcal conditions warn all patriotic Americans
that there is need of revival of the popu-
lar sentiments and disposition in which
the Declaration of independence had its
origin, which made it the foundation of a
great nation, and in which is found the
promise of its perpetuity.
The intent of that instrument was not
only to declare the equality of man, but to
decree its maintenance, and the independ-
epce 1t proclaimed signified not only our
peoples freedom from a government which
lacked their consent but also their lasting
freedom in political thought and action.
No one can be so blind as not to see that
in these days of grasping and consuming
madness in the pursuit of wealth, with its
consequent indifference to political duty,
there is danger that our social and indus
trial equality will be destroyed and our
political independence made the sport of
demagogues
The celebration of Independence Day
Should above all things be directed toward
a resistance to these tendencies and to the
promotion of a wholesome American senti-
ment which demands fairness and equality
in sharing the blessings of our popular gov
erIment. and unfettered independence and
effectiveness in the exercise of political
rights.
Nor should it be forgotten that the
fathers of the republic delivered the re-
suits of their work unreservedly to the care
and management of all the people. Moth
ing can therefore be more startling or can
indicate a greater reliance by designing
hypocrisy upon popular degeneracy than
the impudent assertion by political organ
iZation seeking to perpetuate its ascend
ancy that none not within its fold Is either
competent or honest enough to be trusted
with governmental direction.
Such arrogance as this is in strange con-
trast with the sentiment that BELTS the
profitable enjoyment of a general celebra-
ton by our people on Independence day.
Yours very truly,
GROVER CLEVELAND.
Gov Iuc:us F. c. Garvin of Rhode Island,
former Governor George S. Boutwell, OF
Massachusetts and Webster Davis We're the
principal speakers, and all the district lead-
ers who had not gone to st. Louis Tor the
national convention were present Governor
Garyin spoke on Constructive Democracy.
Letters of regret were also received from
Governors A. j. Montague of virginia, a
NJ Dockery of Missouri and James b.
Frazier of Tennessee, United States senator
w A. Clark of Montana and Representative
Champ Clark of Missouri.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-04
The Field Against Parker.
WHERE GoRMAN STANDS.
Maryland Delegation Expect Definite
Word Today.
By the Associated Press.

fTtSS.
ST LOUIS, July 4.-"Before the day
closes we shall know exactly where Mr.
German stands This is the message
which Colonel Murray Vandiver, one of the
delegates-at-large from Maryland, deliver
ed to meeting of the Maryland delega-
ton with Senator Davis at the latter's
room today.
The situation was to have been discussed
at length at this conference, but when
1t was discovered that Mr.. German had
not yet made any definite announcement an
adjournment was taken to await his action.
Mr.. Vandtver also stated that he had been
notified by Mr.. German that he had fully
outlined his position in a letter which
would reach ST Louis during the day 1t
was upon the strength of this information
that Mr.. Vandiver made his announcement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-04
RETURNING TO HAI-CHENG.
Failure to Get Battle Charged to Japs
and Rains

LAO YANG. Sunday, July delayed in
transmission).-Seein the impossibility of
bringing about a decisive battle, in con-
sequence of the retirement of the Japanese
and the heavy rains, General Kuropatkin
accompanied by the military attaches is re-
turning to Hai-Cheng. Both combatants
are apparently inactive. The japanese have
retired TO dry sandy part of the country
to await better weather. The Russians
have reoccupied their old positions thirty
miles eastward of Liao-Yang The two ar
mics are bivouacked on either side of Dalin
pass. which cannot be said to be an ef-
fcctive occupation for either army, as the
deep mud renders impossible the movement
Of transport wagons and guns. No battle
Of any consequence has been fought there
since the Russians retired from Dalin pass
before the Japanese advance.
The Russian troops are displaying splen-
Cd spirit, in spite of terrible hardships
There is rot a dry spot for them to camp on
ard the troops of ten are obliged to pass
twelve ours in the rain before they can
prepare soup with which to warm them
selves. c' ing to the difficulty experienced
81 kiuGl.us fires.
Tie Russians are showing great consid-
'~atiou for the Chinese, frlternizing with
ITEM EEi laying them good wages and high
prices i"a goods supplied
Provisioned for Long Cruise.
NLADNOSTOK Sunday. July delayed
!' trdasulssiou.-TEe return Of the VIadi-
vustpk squadron is anxiously awaited. The
official erccuuts from Tokyo of the exploits
a. the russians are eagerly read The
squadron may not return FOR some time as
whom IL left this port 1t was provisioned for
long cruise. Vice Admiral BeZobrdzoff is
ip Cumna nd.
Lieut.. Cen. Liuevitch who has been on a
tour ia tine south has returned here.
Surrender Offer Regarded Untrue.
TOKYO. July 4. II amt is reported
that Russia has. through France, offered
to surrender Port Arthur to Japan together
with It's ships and arms there provided the
Iarris'I Is freed. y confirmation of the re
port IS Impossible and il Is generally re-
Gardcd as untrue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-04
THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE.
Met at st. Louis Today to Take Up
Contest Cases

ST LOUIS, July 4.-The national commit
tee met today to decide the contests for
seats on the temporary roll call and 10
transact matters of routine business.
1t was the general opinion before the
meeting that there would be warm fight,
particularly on the Illinois contest, as 1t
was known that William j. Bryan, who
has made the quarrel of the Harrison and
Hearst people in that state against John p.
Hopkins matter of his own, had secured
the proxy of James c. Dahlman the ma
tonal committeeman from Nebraska, and
was to enter the meeting to make a fight
for his friends. John 2. Hopkins was also
a member of the committee by virtue of his
proxy through Thomas Gahan of Illinois,
who is not in attendance at the conven-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-04
Surrender Offer Regarded Untrue.
Mission of William II. Ellis.

State Department officials state that
VIM. II. Ellis, who accompanied G. Kent
Locmis from New York, and who is pro-
cecding to Abyssnla with the commercial
treaty between the United States and that
country has no diplomatic functions. He
Is simply To deliver the box containing the
treaty to the secretary of state of Abys-
siEia IN his private capacity. his designa-
tIon 10 that duty made by Assistant Secre-
tary Loomis following Mr. Kent Loomis''
disappearance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-04
In Spite of Law and Police.

CHICAGO. July 4.-In spite OF the law
ana the police, Chicago echoed all day yes
terday and much of the night with the roar
of premature Fourth of July celebrations.
The downtown streets resounded all day
with the booming of torpedoes, and along
the principal residence streets the cele-
orators were no less enthusiastic Eight
persons were injured, four OF them serious
ly, and five arrests were made
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-04
alton m immediate

that definite information IN immediate
prospect
assumed to have precise information As
to the Maryland senator's attitude, as no
word had been received from him since
yesterday, when he gave his friends to I'M
derstand that he would become can
didate only in case it became apparent
that Judge Parker could not win. This
most of them considered enough, and they
ing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-04
REPORT DENIED.
Embassy Denies Refuge Had Been Ac-
corded Russian Ships.

ST. PETERSBURG, July AT the Ger
man embassy here statement made by
the London Times correspondent at Tokyo
that Germany had agreed to allow the Port
Arthur squadron to seek refuge at Kai-
Chou (the German port on the Shan Tung
peninsula) was absolutely denied. No such
question has been raised. Germany is OBJ
serving neutrality In accordance with her
proclamation TO this effect
The Novoe Fremya's military expert ex-
presses the opinion that the japanese aim
TO secure Niuchwang. He says the whole
region Is invested with Chinese bandits, Or
ganized by japanese emissaries who would
prove valuable aids TO the Japanese In
utilizing the Lao river valley with its vast
resources to supply the Japanese armies.
But the expert believes the Japanese have
abandoned the plan until the rainy reason
ends and says that in the meantime Gen.
kuropatkin will receive large reinforce
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-04

1t looks today as If the anti-Parker forces
would finally settle upon Mcclellan as their
candidate. Mr.. Bryan is shifting from one
man to another and this morning said he
thought Ex-Governor Pattison of Pennsyl-
vania would be an available candidate That
announcement did not cause much excite
| ment. At noon the anti-Parker talk was of
| Mcclellan. 1t did not shake Mr. Hills con-
| fidence, however as the Mcclellan boom
was one of the things that the Parker men
have been expecting. The delegates do not
| take any stock in Nh. Bryan's opposition to
| Parker on the score of Parker's affiliation
| with the ultra conservative wing of the
party. They do pay some heed however,
| to the statement which is persistenly circu-
| lated ~ Mr.. Murphy that Parker cannot
| carry New York. They are beginning to re-
| sent Marphys assertion. 1t would not be
surprising If Mr. Murphys course should
result in making friends for Judge Parker
among men who resent the domneering
| ana repelllous attitude of Tammany.
| Practically Gives It Up.
Murphy of Tammany Hall said to a friend
| this afternoon that he did not see any way
at this time to stop the Parker boom. He
| as good as gave up the fight Murphy says
that Tammany will not make an attack
on Judge Parker. but will be content with
| pointing out that David b. Hill lost the
| n,
| despite the magnificent majority rolled up
| in New York city, and that Hill will cause
| the loss of the state in November.
| Germans Friends Downcast.
The Hill people are circulating the state
| ment that Senator German is not a candi-
date and that he is favorable to Judge
| Parker Senator Gorman's friends are very
much downcast this afternoon and cannot
| be comforted. They realize now that
| straghtout declaration from Senator Cor
| man yesterday Saturday might have
| been effective, but that the tide is now on
the ebb
| Mr.. Bryan Excluded.
| Mr. Bryan appears to be more interested
| in the contests before the national commit
| tee than in some of the -eightier questions
of the convention. He is devoting most of
| his time to trying to unseat the Illinois del
egates who were elected against his protest.
| When the national committee met today
! they went into executive session, and Mr..
! Bryan was excluded In a few minutes.
| however. he appeared with a proxy and de-
| manded admission They had to let him in,
| and he waltZed into the room with his war
paint on and bristlins for fight.
! The Field Against Parker.
! The New Jersey people are fighting Par
ker, but they are in the same boat as all
| the others of the anti-Parker folks. They
! have no candidate. Ex-senator Murphy of
| New Jersey said this afternoon that they
| would take German or Cleveland or Gray,
| or any other conservative, but they had no
preference. He said New Jersey was not
| pushing a Cleveland boom. The situation
| this afternoon is just where it was Satur-
| day-Parker against the field, and the field
| unable to get together. N. O. NJ
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THE STAR By MAI.

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dress in the United States or Canada
for 18 cents per week. 25 cents fof
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The address may be changed az fres
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old as well as the new address.
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American College Observes Day.

ROME July 4-The Fourth of July was
celebrated at the American College by
banquet, to which Monsignor Kennedy, The
rector had invited Monsignor Falconio, the
apostolic delegate in the United States;
Archbishop Seton. formerly of Jersey CITY
N j.; Bishops Burke of Albany, n. Y;
Kelley of Savannah, Ga, and Kenny OF st.
Augustine Fla; the Rev. Nevin +. Fisher,
pastor of the Church of st. John the Evan
gelist of Philadelphia; the Rev. Wm- &.
Currie of ST. Patrick's Church, Philadel-
mia: the Rev Nj. J. McCabe of Phladel
phia and DR.. Ganse of the Catholic Indian
mission bureau. The table was beautifully
decorated with flowers and American flags
were conspicuousy displayed. Monsignor
Falconio congratulated Rector Kennedy
warmly on the number of students, almost
one hundred and on the general appear
ance of the college.
Police Chairman Hanged in Efigy.
BOSTON, July 4.-Orders by Judge Will
lam H. Emmons, chairman of the Boston
police board, and by Chief Shaw of the
state police, restricting the sale of fire.
works to the milder explosives and in
general way demanding a quieter observ-
ance of the day, had the effect of producing
the most peaceful July and might before"
for many years, If not In the history of the
city. An extra force of police the
streets to see that the orders were carried
out to the letter. In consequence there were
not only no violations of the law, but also
there was very little celebration of any
kind. At several places Judge Emmons
was hanged in effigy In the presence of de-
risive crowds
Tribute to Hawthorne
CONCORD, Mass, July 4.-As a tribute
to the memory of Nathaniel Hawthorne
hundreds Of pilgrims came to Concord to-
day to take part in the observance here of
the centennial anniversary of the novel
lists birth bronze tablet, placed on the
path to the hill where Hawthorne daily
walked and in the heart of a group of pines
near Wayside, the authors home, was un-
yelled by Miss Beatrice Hawthorne, grand
daughter of the novelist. Col. Thomas
Wentworth Higginson, the historian, pre-
sided at the exercises Among those who
spoke in eulogy of Hawthorne andhis work
were Mrs. Maud. Hoe Elliott and Prof.
Charles T. Copeland Of Harvard Univer-
sity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-04
Submarine at Cronstadt.

The submarine boat Protector is reported
on excellent authority to be at Crondstadt.
The Protector left New York June for
Cork. Ireland, on board the Norwegian
steamer Fortuna. 1t has been reported that
the Protector will be shipped by rail 10
NladivOstok
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Prospects for Fight Realized.

The promising prospects for fight were
promptly realized when once the committee
was in session. A motion backed by the
Harrison and Hearst people providing that
all the contests for seats under the tenn
porary roll call should be referred to sub.
committees, which should report back tC
the general committee later in the day. pre-.
cipitated the crisis. 1t is well known that
Chairman James X. Jones of the national
committee is not a friend of John Z. Hop
kins and the Harrison and Hearst factions
hoped Inst in naming the committee to de-
eide the contest in Illinois he would name
men friendly to them and opposed to Mr.
Hopkins.
To Second Parker's Nomination.
That Senator Carmack of Tennessee shall
second the nomination of Judge Parker has
been decided upon. The Tennessee delega-
ton has appointed special campaign
committee to work for the nomination OF
Senator Carmack for the vice presidency.
Sentiment among those of the North
Carolina delegation who have arrived on
the scene is strongly in favor of a com
promise" platform. The North Carolinians
say they want platform on which all
democrats can stand, regardless of past
alignmentS.
The delegation is not instructed, but
Parker sentiment strongly predominates
The invitation to Senator Carmack to
second Judge Parker's nomination came IN
a letter from VIM. f. Sheehan of New
York, who stated that Connecticut would
be asked to yield to Tennessee for this
purpose.
j. NJ Head, national committeeman from
tennessee, will be asked by the Tennes-
seeans to place Senator Carmack In nomi.
,natlon for the vice presidency.
Four-hfths of the democrats in Vermont
are for Parker" said v. Bullerd of Bur
lngton, chairman of the delegation land
we nave no doubts as to where we stand
nor any reservations"
Mr.. Bullerd added that the views of John
Sharp Williams on the tariff were those
that pleased him most. The delegation met
today and elected these committeeman: Ma
uonal committee, B. b Smalley; resolu-
tons. Elisha May; credentials. V. Bullerd
teeman over Thomas Maloney.
From our inquiries among the delega-
uons," said Chairman John P. Holland OF
the Delaware delegation, I'VE conclude that
Judge Parker will fail of nomination on
the first, second or third ballot, and that
after that his strength will begin to dis
solve, much of 1t coming to Gray
The delegation met tdday and elected
the following: Chairman! John p. Holland
Milford; resolutions, Willard Salisbury,
Washington: national committee Richard
r. kenney, Dover; rules, II. Irving Handy
Newark; permanent Organization, Elisha c.
Dukes. Millville; credentials, Alexander NJ
Daily, Dover.
Florida delegates have elected w. j. HILL
man of Jacksonville chairman and Jeffer-
son B. Brown of Key West national COM
mitteeman. The other committeeman have
not yet been chosen. The Parker delegates
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-04
Tammany Not for Cleveland.

six against four for Hearst, will take the
probably will be State Senator c. H. Wilson