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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-07

ADDRESSES
ENJOYS

Toxic, July THE emperor delivered
an address yesterday 10 the peace plenipo-
tentiaries as follows
THE president OF the United states
being grieved 10 find that the war be-
tween Japan and Russia had not been
brought 10 a close after the lapse OF more
than year and being impressed with
the urgent need, In the interest OF peace
and humanity, OF terminating the conflict,
has suggested that the two governments
appoint plenipotentiaries and cause them
10 meet together 10 negotiate peace.
I'VE were compelled. contrary 20 our ex-
pectations, 10 resort 20 arms, despite our
constant abiding wish for peace, and II.
in consequence OF the concliatory spirit
OF our opponent. hostilities could be
brought 20 an end, nothing would be more
satisfactory than such contamination.
Accordingly, we at once accepted tho
suggestion of the president OF the United
States. and we hereby charge you with
the mission OF negotiating and concluding
peace
you should devote yourselves with all
of your power 20 discharge your mis-
sion and make every effort 10 secure the
re-establishment OF peace on durable
basis"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-07

MAJESTIC
DISABLED

New York July The White Star liner
Majestic got in last night from Liverpool
and Queenstown on one leg. her starboard
engines having been knocked out of COM
mission at $50 o'clock on Tuesday morn
ing.
Most OF the passengers are returning
Americans. and when those OF them who
were having late breakfast I'm the saloon
heard a succession ~ bangs they kept
still under the impression that some
patriots on deck was celebrating the
Fourth.
\ few who went up 10 enjoy the fun
found steam gushing from ventilators
and matches. There was lot OF aim
less running about. and everybody who
saw the vapor geysers asked everybody
else what had happened and IL II was
serious.
The stopping of the ship added 70 the
alarm and all hands in the saloon came
up on deck BY the time the steam in
the starboard engine department. had been
shut off and the officers and stewards
had gone around and announced that the
trouble was not serious
The crank pin Of the intermediate cylin-
der OF the starboard engine had broken
and what the passengers supposed was
thrashing OF the loosened piston and CON
Meeting rod
Four oilers who were on duty were
seriously scalded They will all get well.
They are William Hughes. George Boxer.
William Addison and John Belding They
were taken TO the hospital and after n
delay OF four hours the ship went on
under her port engines only, making
nearly threequarters OF her usual speed.
The first and second cabin. passengers
contributed 5000 TO tne scafded oilers.
on the day ~ the accident John Dolan.
a stoker. who had been III most of the
trip. died Of congestion OF the brain. His
burial at sea led some OF the passengers
10 suppose that he was a victim OF the
accident
The Majestic will sail on schedule on
Wednesday The broken cylinder will be
disconnected and the starboard engines
will he made compound. The speed OF
the ship will be affected very little by
the change. Repairs will be made on the
other side.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-07

The committee appointed by the town
council to look into the matter OF straight
ening Lincoln avenue looked the grounds
over last evening II what is needed TO he
done IS ordered by the council the greater
part OF the store occupied by Tobias
Burke will he taken away. II is claimed
that there is plenty of room In the rear "
the buildings that will he affected by the
proposed change to make them quite ~
large as they are az the present time. In
connection with the building here. IL can
he said that the insurance companies
have not as vet adjusted the losses. so
that there Is but little work being done
toward rebuilding. II is thought that al
tho mass meeting that Is 10 he held at the
engine house this evening that something
will he done in the way OF putting up n
hrtck tfock on the site.
Wednesday afternoon a watering cart
was driven through the square and
sprinkled the streets in a very satisfac-
tory manner The residents along the
route felt like holding a mass meeting
and rendering To the custodian Of the $500
appropriated by the town fathers for
sprinkling the streets Of this section
heartfelt vote of thanks. After the work
had been accomplished the water cart,
headed for Watchemoket square and that
is the last seen OF IT, Had those who
wanted 70 give thanks known that the
cart Is not 20 make a daily trip 10 the
place they would have corralled the out
At
The attraction in the square last even
ing was pitched battle between two
half-hreed bull dogs. Daniel Gammage,
clerk at Johnston's drug store. escaped
being badly bitten by one OF the brutes.
While attempting % part the dogs by
holding an ammonia soaked sponge be-
tween them. one Of the dogs grabbed a
Mr. Gammages hand, but no damage was
done
The committee were appointed at tho
meeting held I'm Library hall. Wednesday
evening to arrange for n lawn party n be
held for the benefit of St Brenden's
church. wednesday evening OF next week
will meet AZ the church Sunday afternoon.
Harold Humphy. who for a number ot
wears has been gate tender at the Turner
avenue crossing has severad his connec-
tions with the Consolidated road to accept
a position at Boyden Heights
There Is a dangerous place in the side
walk in front Of J. @. Johnsons drug
store The sidewalk at the place was
greatly dstended last winter by the
bursting of a water main and being filed
in while the frost was in the ground has
caused II 70 break through.
Mrs q. r. Page OF Attleboro Falls Is
the guests Of Mr., and Mrs. q. r Dean Il
their residence on Maple avenue
Miss Susie Brown Of Dyer avenue left
for ST Johns. New Brunswick this morn
ing. where she will spend her vacation
The Riverside Social club will meet this
evening when the Independence commit
tee will make their report
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-07
EAST PROVIDENCE
Sullivan Has a Lucky Escape
From Death by a Fall.
Young Man Charged With kt.
tempt to Pick Pocket Set Free

A young man named Sullivan had a
narrow escape from being killed at Boy
den Heights yesterday afternoon. SIl-
Ivan, who is employed by the Thompson
Scenic Railway company. WAS sent upon
the structure 10 make slight repairs. and
when al the highest point slipped and fell
d distance OF 20 feet. He had fallen
upon some OF the trusses and II was more
than two hours before he was taken
down. He was rendered unconscious and
so remained for another two hours. -
SELLS GOES FREE.
Al the session OF the Seventh District
court this morning considerable time was
spen; on the trial Of Samuel Sells. who
was arrested a day or so ago on the
charge OF attempting 10 steal a pocket
book from the pocket OF an unknown
man. The trial resulted In the young
mans discharge, as II did not show 10 the
satisfaction OF Judge Bliss that he was
guilty.
MINOR MENTION.
II was noted in this column yesterday
that the Methodist church OF this place
spent yesterday at Rocky Point. This was
an error. for today party OF 3os went
aboard OF the steamer Pontiac and left
Fraser wharf at $50 for Rocky Point
The local branch OF the Knights of
Honor met In Rays block last evening
Dictator James o. Williams presiding
The auditing committee reported that the
institution was in a most fourishing con-
dition
At the meeting of the Watchemoket
tribe OF Red Men this evening the chiefs
degree will be conferred upon two candi-
dates.
Patroman TaEgart, who has an eye 10
the doing I'm the square during the day is
enjoying a day off. Patrolman Gould is
travelling his beat.
At the session of the Seventh District
court this morning one man was fined
50 and costs for being drunk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-07
WRONGED WOMAN
pena Did Not Wd-When She Left Him
Ee Assaulted Her.

Samuel Pens, a Bravese. was fined Sl5
and costs In the 6th district court today
for an assault upon Mary Comes
More than a year ago Pena brought the
Comes girl from the Cape de Verde ISL
ands promising 10 marry her
He failed 20 keep his word but she con-
sented 20 live with him at 2e6 So Water
street until child was horn then she
went 10 "a Link street 10 board
Pena went 20 that house yesterday 20
induce Mary 10 resume her relations with
him. an~upon her refusal he punched her
I'm the face.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-07
The News Of the State

teams will meet for the second time on
the Merino Flats tomorrow afternoon.
The Rhode Island Militia and Concert
band will give "A concert on the square
this evening.
Lieutenant Carpenter Of Hook and Lad
der is spending his annual vacation at
Bristol
Patrolman Cahill OF the Chaffee St eet
station Is enjoying his annual vacation.
The Elmwoods and Troys OF the Anna
teur league will meet on the Regents
oval tomorrow afternoon.
Alice Brucker and Sadie Hatch OF North
Brookheld, Mass, have returned home
after spending a week with the Misses
Dun, ia Magnolia street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-07
HUSBAND
CLUBBED
HIS WIFE

Jeremiah o'Brien was arraigned in the
sth district court. today, on the charge OF
making an assault with a stick OF wood
upon his wife. Bridget.
The OBriens reside on Dale street, the
husband being employed as a freight
brakeman.
When OBrien went home to din
ner, yesterday. he found another woman
with his wife and ordered the visitor 10
get out
His wife objecting O'Brien seized her
by her hair. dragged her 10 the cellar and
there pounded her on the head with a
block OF wood.
The blows were so many and furious
that Mrs. OBrien became unconscious.
O Brien washed the blood from her face
and then went back TO his work.
Detective Johnson and Patrolmen Hop
wins and King hearing that there had
been murder. hurried 10 the house.
Finding that the woman, while having
lost considerable blood was not danger
ously hurt they started in pursuit OF and
arrested the husband.
OBrien pleaded guilty 10 the charge
and Judge Rueckert held him for the
grand Jury in 500.
Mrs O Prien's nose was broken and she
sustained cut on one side Of her head.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-07
CENTRAL FALLS.

At the meeting OF the school committee
last evening IL was voted 10 reopen the
schools Sept l1th George F. Goldthwaile
of Dorchester. Mass, was engaged as
supervisor of music Messrs. Mcintyre
and Linnell were appointed a committee
to examine applicants for the position OF
supervisor OF drawing
John Chace and Charles Bradley, both
Of Central Falls. were thrown out of an
open democrat wagon in which they were
riding in Central Falls last evening a
the result OF n collision with an electric
car The accident happened about i0s30
O clock, near the corner OF Broad and
Foundry streets, and the men had Just
turned into Broad street from Foundry.
In attempting 10 pass between a wagon
standing at the roadside and the car they
collided with the latter Both men were
thrown out and were severely bruised
and otherwise injured They were at
tended by Or. Roy and were then taken
10 their homes In the police ambulance
Tho electric car was in charge Of Con-
ductor Joseph Mccormick and Motorman
Thaott.
Messrs John II. Barber Fred f Newell
and A. Everett Durham have been ap-
pointed q committee by the Veteran Fire
men 2 aNS0fldllbn To- tttuTt the new nan
I'm the Sutcliffe building in order 20 hold
the first ball there. and the committee
has succeeded I'm its efforts This will be
the dedicatory ball. but IL will be some
time before the date can be announced
As a result OF a wedding IN the Polish
colony on Charles street Central Falls
last evening. six men and two women en-
gagged I'm a general rough house. and the
police were called 90 quell the disturb
ance. Detective Coombs. officer Sylvester
and Special officer Healey went 20 the
place. and after forcing their way. the
door being held by one Of the women
placed three of the men under arrest
ono 81 the women had received q stab In
the head, leaving cash some three or
four inches in length She refused medi-
cal attendance until she had conferred
with her husband. and ne he was one of
the trio taken 10 the police station. she
was allowed n remain n che was
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-07
BUSINESS SECTION OF
PANAMA VILLAGE DESTROYED

jamestown, y Y. July Fire broke
out In Panama early today. literally de-
lago. The postofflce and several business
houses were burned. ON account OF the
destruction Of the telephones exchanges
communication is shut on with the vii
lage and details OF the Gre are limited
The loss Is roughly estimated a SlOl. 40
with not more than % per cent insurance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-07
SCHOONER BELL FLOWER
ORDERED SOLD; JUDGMENT STA

The schooner Bell Flower was ordered
10 he sold IN the United States Circuit
court this morning 20 satisfy Judgment of
y7i. ordered for the libellants. Richard
J. Baker. IN suit for that amount
The account presented contained Items
~ Wharfage 81 weeks. az 80 per week.
and services Of keeper, q months. at 50
per month.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-07

"Ah. how love 10 hear your daughter
sing" said Archie as he waited I'm the
parlor shes practising her exercises
now. isn't she? What beautiful
trcmolo."
NO" replied the mamma scornfully
"She has had the sore throat for three
days She's taking "a gargle. indian
apolis star.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-07

Small Tommy. being reproved by his
mother for some misdeed, showed his
dispIeasure m hts face.
why. Tommy said his mother.
aren't you ashamed % make face az
me-"
yes. mamma replied the little fell
low. Il tried 10 laugh. but my face
slipped. Chicago News.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-07
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RIVERSIDE.

Items OF news can be left at Got's res
taurant on Bullocks Point avenue md
they will receive prompt attention and
publication.
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NEWS.

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-07
0LNEYVILLE.
Minstrel Show Given on Don.
neIIey's Lawn Successfully.
PInched Mike, the GroW|er and
The Suds.. Broke Window.
Olneyvile branch OF the Providence
Hartford avenue. Telephone 40--West

A dozen or more young men gave
minstrel performance on Donnelly lawn
on McDonough street yesterday after
noon which attracted an audience Of 500
or more large and small The circle was
as follows.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-03-16
FOR POSITIONS IN PANAMA

Examination blanks for positions
in the Panama canal service have
been received by the local board Of
examiners and examinations will be
held in the near future should there
be any applicants from this place.
Among the positions for which
examinations are now ordered are
those of stenographer and typewriter
male, and the salaries are given as
between 5000 and $500 per annum
with opportunities of promotion to
$500. Applicants for these positions
must be between the ages of IS and
90 years. Other positions to be filled
are foreman of diamond drilling par
ty, $3.50 per month; foreman Of wash
boring party, s125 per month; boring
party helper, SIS per month; steam
shovel engineer, $3.50 per month;
steam shovel crane man, S165 per
month steam shovel fireman. SIS
per month; steam shovel head pit
man, SIS per month.
For all of the latter positions no
educational tests are required and the
qualifications are proper age, physi-
cal condition and experience. Those
desiring particulars as to the various
examinations may secure them by
calling on Ralph Howland at the
postoffce.
The following announcement shows
the conditions under which employees
of the canal commission will labor:
| On November IS, 1904, the presi-
dent, by executive order, placed the
| employees Of the Isthmian Canal COM
mission under the provisions of the
civil service act and rules, excepting
persons employed merely as laborers
persons whose appointments are con-
firmed by the senate, and engineers
detailed from the United States army.
Vacancies in clerical and other po-
sitions in the office of the canal COM
mission in Washington will be filled
as far as practicable from suitable
existing registers of eligibles, but for
positions on the Isthmus of Panama,
as the needs of the service may re-
quire. Qualified eligibles on existing
registers may however, be certified
to such positions in the absence of
registers prepared as a result of spe-
cial examinations for the canal COM
mission. At the present time the
number of employees needed in many
branches of the work can not be def
initely stated, but as rapidly as the
needs of this service are known, ex-
'aminations will be announced indi-
eating the particular requirements OF
the positions to be filled, the salary
to be paid, and other necessary infor-
nation.
The age limits for entering the
) service are IS to 40 years, unless
otherwise expressly stated in an
nouncements of examinations. These
limits, however, do not apply to appli-
cants entitled to preference under
section 1884, Revised Statutes.
) For the further information of ap-
plicants and others, the following
statement is published relative tc
conditions of employment on the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-03-16
New Vegetables.

Hubbard squash, artichokes. cell
cry, lettuce, sweet potatoes, radish,
parsley, green onions. asparagus,
spinach, cranberries, cabbage, dry
onions, carrots, bunch beets, bunch
turnips. cauliiower, horseradish, to-
matoes, new potatoes, rhubarb.
New Fruits
Grapefruit, bananas, oranges, pine
apples. dates. stuffed dates, basket
figs, California figs.
Nuts, Etc
Walnuts, almonds, pecans, brazils,
filberts, black walnuts, comb honey
strained honey.
Fish, Dried, Smoked and Salt
Dried herring, bloaters, mackerel,
Holland herring, salt salmon, smoked
halibut, salmon, sturgeon, Goldfish.
Waters
Nabisca, Festina, Athens Romance,
Champagne; also full lime Of West
ern Baking Company's cookies and
crackers.
Cheese, Etc
Imported Swiss cheese, wisconsin
Swiss, Limburger, full cream, Nc
Laren's Roquefort and Imperial.
Swift's boiled ham.
Phone Main 2S1, II you are in a
hurry for your groceries. -,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-03-16
PAGE THREE.

commission are allowed six weeks
leave of absence annually on full pay.
This leave Of absence is not granted
until after eight months of satisfac-
tory service. In visiting the United
States on leave, employees and mem-
bers of their immediate families are
granted special rates 10 the above
named ports. (The prevailing special
rates are $25 between New York or
New Orleans and Colon, and $40 be-
tween San Francesca and Panama.)
The special rates also apply when
members Of the family OF an employe
accompany him to the isthmus
Salaries or Wages.
All salaries or wages paid by the
Isthmian Canal commission to em-
ployes from the United states are in
gold or its equivalent in United States
currency.
All inquiries concerning examina-
tions for competitive positions under
the Isthmian Canal commission should
be addressed to the United States
Civil Service Commission, Washing
ton, d. c.
U. S. CIVIL SERVICE COMMITS
SION.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-03-16

lbtHIluH VI Gdlldlild ullti tlNll HtlN
ice rules by the Isthmian Canal com
mission.
Length OF Service.
The construction Of the Panama
canal may extend throughout a time
period of eight or more years, ac-
cording to the details Of the project
yet to be adopted. (This time esti-
mate is from the report of the last
Isthmian Canal commission.)
Opportunities.
The civil service of the Isthmian
Canal commission offers excellent op-
portunities to qualified persons, both
i'm the matter of salaries and promo
tion. Under the operation of the
civil service law it is contemplated
that promotions will be made upon
the basis of merit from the lower to
the higher positions.
Climate and Health.
The climate on the Isthmus is like
that of other tropical countries.
While there is continuous warm
weather, the temperature is never ex-
cessively high and the nights are
nearly always pleasantly cool. Thus
far there has been comparatively lit
tie sickness among the Americans
who have been upon the isthmus dur
ing the past few months, and 1t is
believed that the thorough sanitary
measures now being taken will do
much to improve the healthfulness of
the canal zone.
Medical Attendance.
Medical attendance, medicines and
care at hospitals when sick, are fur
nished to the employees of the 18TH
mian Canal commission without cost.
Well equipped hospitals will be main
tanned at Ancon, adjacent to Pana-
ma, and at Colon.
In meritorious cases sick leave on
pay may be allowed, In addition to
the regular leave of absence, not tc
exceed 80 days for employees who are
from the United States or Is days fol
employees who are residents of the
isthmus.
Accommodations for Employees.
The Isthmian Canal commission
furnishes quarters to its American
employees, or at its option in lieu
thereof Communication, which has ten
tatively been fixed at per cent o.
the salary. The commission proposes
to maintain civil commissary de
partment on the isthmus, which II
soon to be established, and the ad
vantages of which are to be mad'
available to the salaried employees o
the commission.
Transportation to the Isthmus.
The Isthmian Canal commission
furnishes it's employees free transpor
tation to the isthmus from eithe
New York, New Orleans or San Fran
cisco, and also. free return transpor
tation upon completion of satisfactor,
service.
Leave of Absence.
. The employees of the Isthmian Cana
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-03-16
$500 Reward.

Strayed from my place, about IA
miles north of Pendleton, one bay
mare, about years old, branded A
on right hip. One black mare, three
white feet, about 4 years old, no
brand. One yearling horse, hind feet
white, white star in forehead. One
bay yearling, no brand. One spotted
cayuse pony, no brand. Any one
knowing whereabouts of above de-
scribed animals will be rewarded by
notifying H. Malstrom, Pendleton,-
Oregon. --s SudE73
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-03-16

Jesse LITER was convicted at Hell
ena, Mont, of manslaughter for kill
ing Theodore Grimaud, who was shot
five times in the head.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-03-16

ice rules by the Isthmian Canal com
mission.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-03-16

The employees of the 1sthmian Canal
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-08
orIain ID poR 81.

According to the generally accepted
doctrine the dog days begin on July 8
and end on Aug. II, but there have
BEEN disputes as to every possible
aoint about them. It was universally
agreed that they were connected with
tie dog star, but which one? The
real dog star, Sirius, or Procyon, the
Little Dog? Then there were disagree
n1ents as to the particular astronomi-
cal performance of the star that fixed
The dog days; as TO their number,
which varied in different estimates be
tween thirty and ffty-four and wheth-
er they We're to be reckoned before
after or around the stars perform
nnces. The forty settled on precede the
rising of Sirius with the sun. A be
lief grew up that in these days dog
went mad. hut terrestrial dogs have
really nothing to do with it. The
original belief was that the star and
sun together brought intense heat and
ali sorts of pIagucs.-London Chronicle.