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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-15
SPECIAL MEETING CALLED
FOR PAWTUXET CANOE CLUB

special meeting OF the Pavtuxet Canoe
clut has been called for Tuesday. April
18th. at the club room. "A Providence
street, At p. m. sharp for which II Is
announced that important business is up
on the calendar and elso a that time GER
t'f,ates OF stock will be ready for sub
scribers.
The secretary announces that any appl-
cations for membership should he for
vurde6 AZ once Is the club is rapidly
reaching the limit o. 100
The Ladies Auxiliary has IS charter
II nIbers; membership being limited 10 -.
The news that the contractors start 70
raise the club house Monday Is welcome
70 tho members. who will be glad 10 get
under their own roof.
After the business neeting the club will
adjourn AZ 10 p. M Tuesday. for a social
session with the Ladies' Auxiliary and a
very pleasant time ls expected.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-15
PRESENTATION OF CLOCK
TO Mr.. ". J. HOPKINS

Mr.. ". j Hopkins OF the Eastern
Coal company was presented this morning
with an elaborate French clock by the
employees OF the company. Inscribed on
the clock was; ITO Mr.. w J. Hopkins.
by the employees OF the Eddy street yard.
as token OF his esteem. April Is, 1905. "
The clock was presented because OF Mr..
Hopkins leaving the Eddy street once
10 go TO the head office. 35 Weybosset
street where he will hold the position
as general manager and paymaster.
Pat" Connors. the oldest man on the
premises, made the presentation speech.
which Mr.. Hopkins responded 20 in a
sincere manner. and told how glad ne
felt for the good will and strong affec-
tion shown by the employees. He also
said that he would think Of them when
ever looking at the clock.
He then went into the once the men
following 10 receive their weeks pay.
and TO shake hands with him for the last
time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-15
4 DIRECT EXCHANGE

Berlin. April lS.-Forelgn Minister Del
casso talked over the Morocco question
with Prince Won Radolin the German
ambassador 20 France. IN Paris yester-
day. this beginning n direct exchange OF
vtws between the German and French
governments NJ. Delcasso Opeuel the
subject and Therefore the initiative came
from France Nothing IA said III he
foreign office hero regarding The sub
stsuce of the interview only that Prince
Won Radolin received NJ Dolcasse'S nb.
s-rvat'ons IN n suitable spirit.
Tne e. reign on % prefers. 90 MAKE no
stsfemsnt on the sLbiect a. tho F.racn
nevsrapers. even the so-called inspired
papers today. contain nothing from
The French foreign Office regarding the
conference
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-15
MARINE REGISTER

Tomorrow the sun rises at b:Oaa. m. and
sets az e:E 2. m. High tides at 4c7 a.
The following vessels arrived in port
u.t past "A hours.
Steamer Maine. Appleby, New York.
steamer Edgernont, Olweiier. New YORK
Newport
Tug Minnie. Newport News.
Tug Paul Jones, Norfolk
Tug Nigilant Newport News
Tug J. r. Lewis TIght
Tug Confidence, Block Island
Tug TOrmenter. Baltimore
Barge Marian Chappell. Newport News
mo- tons OF coal for the railroad
Barge Nsshti. Perth AmbOy 81 tons OF
coal for Doe Little.
Barge Montana Norfolk. SEQ. tons OF
coal for the railroad
SAILED:
Tug Confidence.
Tug Paul Joner. with barge West vir-
snis.
Tus Minnie with bars.s Cora and Hor.
.JW yigiiant with bsrges Comreroe.
Alison White. Daisy and Ada l. Tice
1uf Roger Williams with barges Pc.
sssst sod Bn1s~port-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-15
ROCKEFELLER
SOLICITED
FOR GIFT

Boston. April l5.-The gift Of 800 900
TO the American board Of commissioners
for foreign missions from John d. Rookie
feller was solicited by representatives Of
the prudential committee according 10 a
statement sent TO the press last night
from the headquarters Of the board.
This is an entirely different version
Of the matter from that given IN an in
terview with Secretary James l.. Barton
on March q, and also made public
through the local Office OF the board
In the earlier statement Or. Barton
IL made TO say, that the gift was volun-
tary and unsolicited.
The original statement as furnished 10
the Associated Press by representatives
OF the board. told OF a request from John
y. Rockefeller. Jr., for a conference with
the secretary OF the board.
A conference was held and later one ~
the secretaries met the private secretary
Of John ID. Rockefeller. following a
church service I'm Montclair, y. j.. and
the wo discussed informally missionary
affairs.
subsequently l was asked 10 present
list OF objects which were In immediate
need OF support. and which could not be
supported Dy the regular receipts or the
board. Such a list was prepared. Still
later an interview was requested for a
conference regarding the list as we'll as
the general policy of the board
The conference was followed I'm time
by the promise OF 100000 So far as
know no person sought an interview with
Mr.. Rockefeller or any member OF his
family or any member of his staff OF sec
retsries, and no letters were written 10
bring influence 10 bear upon him I'm these
matters. believe that the gift was
spontaneous one. given from his own i'm
pulse for tho purpose Of the work carried
on under the American board"
The statement sent 10 the Associated
Prcts last night says.
Secretary James y. Barton. D d. sent
20 the corporate members OF the Ameri-
can hoard today a complete statement.
r.th the correspondence. showing the
steps which led n the gfft from Mr..
Rockefeller OF 800 600
This statement" the secretary says.
rs made in the interests OF an accurate
understanding and 10 correct a false I'm
preston created in some quarters by
brief published interview with himself,
referring 10 the bNginnins OF negotiations.
which WAS reported some two weeks ago
and has been widely misused and mis-
quoted"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-15
EXTRA.
= O'CLOCK.
CONFERENCE
CONTINUES
ITS WORK

New London. Conn. April 15--The an
niverary OF the FreeGmen's Aid and
Southern Education society and SER
mon by the Rev. Micah ]. Talbot OF Cot
tsge City, Mass. were features Of the
program OF the New England Southern
Methodist conference today. AZ the con-
ference business meeting the report OF
the Rev. J. Bartholomew for the Nor
vfch district. which was put over from
yesterday on account OF pressure Of other
business. was presented
The report OF Presiding Elder Bartholo-
NEW. OF the Norwich district, which In
ciudes all the Methodist churches in Con-
nsoticut. east OF the Connecticut. FIVE
churches in Rhode Island and two in
Masse echusetts declared that on account
Of the change In the character OF the
population Of the cities and farming dis
tricts. through the decrease OF the ma
tive popula tion and the influx Of foreign
ers. q change IN the character Of church
work in the district must be made.
"Our constituency OF the old type grows
constantly smaller and our churches OF
necessity show the loss" said the report.
A@St tcai % NilulNues VI the 90 III lue
istrict paid $500 or less In money for
pastoral support Many OF these churches
are In charges having two churches. so
that the pastors are not as poorly paid
as would at frst appear.
Nevertheless. during the present year
- pastors have received from their
charges s4oo or less not including par
sonages. One received only 5000 and one
less than s125. OF the small churches
above mentioned, ls are in communities
IN which there Is no other Protestant
denomination and IN 10 OF these commun-
ties there Is no Roman Catholic church.
In these places We are certainly respon-
sihle for the religious welfare OF all the
people. For this work weN need the
preachers Of strong personality I'm the
very communities in which we are pay-
ing pitifully small salaries. To the man
Of genuine missionary spirit and genuine
Americanism the facts here given make
this not field 10 be Stunned but a field
Of opportunity always attractive TO the
man of mette'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-15
NUGGETS OF NEWS,

General John Palmer. former secretsr,
Of state and commander In chief OF IN,
G. A. r., died at his home in Albany
| today.
l. II. Doherty again won the covered
court lawn tennis championship today
az London. defeating the challenger. j. c.
Richie at the queens club by 80.
The steamer Carpathia. from Fiume
etc. for New York. reported by wireless
from the Sagsponac station when the
steamer was 80 miles east Of that poin,
at a. m,
The following fourth class postmasters
were appointed today. Maine-Rra gg
vile. Andrew II Leen; New Sweden. Rer-
nard Pearson. Massachusetts--North Tis-
bury. Lillian Adams.
The steamer st. Louis. from South %
ampton and Cherbourg for New York.
was reported by wireless from siasconset
station when the steamer was 30 miles
east Of Nantucket lightship at o a m.
II is announced that Rev. Charles s.
Hutchinson. rector OF 81 Luke's Episco-
pal church Of Chelsea. Mass. will become
rector Of St Clements church. Phiadel-
phs, on June le, succeeding the late Rev
George H. Monett
Much disgust was expressed AT London
today at the enforced abandonment Of
the annual chess maTcn between the
United states and Great Britain on ac-
count of a lack OF cable facilities. n is
hoped that some later date for the match
may be arranged.
Tho University az Michigan has won
the annual intercollegiate debate against
the University ~ Chicago, thereby earn
ing the title of champion ~ the Central
Debating league. The question was.
Resolved. That the preserva tion of the
Chinese empire Is for the best interests
Of civilization" Michigan had the mega
tive side of the question
A lengthy program for the tenth an
nual convention Of the National Asso.
cafion ~ Manufacturers has been~ap.
proved by tho executive committee The
convention VIII he held IN Atlanta. ca
Nav rs. IL and IS The convention will
close with reception which will be at
tended by state and city officials and
which VIII be addressed by Secretary
Metcaf Of the Department of Commerce
and labor
The Milers' National federation with
1900 members operating mills with a total
daily capacity Of f50 600 barrels OF flour
az meeting at Chicago. elected tho
following officers. President. Charles
ESpcnschield. 81 Louis. hrst vice presi-
dent. G g. Povsy. Minneapolis Minn
trafhc manager Herbert Pradiey The
annual convention was set for June
AZ Kansas CITY. A resolution was passed
thanking the railroads Tor eaualizing
rates On nour and vhest
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-15
44TA anniversary OF
LINC0lN'S CALL FOR TROOPS

Fortv-four years ago today there were
stirring times from one end 10 the other
OF this broad land, for II was then that
President .fbrahsm Lincoln issued his
call for volunteers to defend the nations
capital.
The Massachusetts minute men. Who
were ready 10 answer that call are hsv-
ing thcir annual meeting today, ard
among them is James Lewis sherman.
who. in addition 10 having been a minute
man, wa asprivste in Company F. Fourth
regiment. Massachusetts volunteers
He was also first lieutenant OF the
Twenty-third regiment, Massachusetts
Volunteer infantry
Mr.. Sherman is a police officer detailed
for duty In the Office OF the city sergeant
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-15
FIN X NC Tx Il.

Opening prices Of stocks on the New
York exchange today moved up strongly
at some points. while the general level
Of the market was little changed from
last night. a handful OF stocks showing
concessions on reslizinss. Smelling ran
or la and Locomotive q.
The trading in the trans-continentai
group was large and excited. There were
running sales OF 500 shares OF 81. Paul
az 1876 to 1854. compared with 1A last
night and 500 shares OF Union Pacific at
1862 and 1881. compared with 1876 last
night. New York Central and Illinois
Central rose about a point on large trans
acuons. There were large fractional
gains also In quite a number Of stocks.
The tone was animated and buoyant
until heavy offerings OF the speculative
favorites caused an abrupt check to the
rise. New York Central was carried a
point below last night and Illinois Cen
trail as much
rrioes were carried under last night
on the reaction in most instances. The
trading Immediately relapsed into dull
ness at the reaction.
Atlantic Coast Line was rushed up 5h
and lifted Louisville and Nashville ~ in
sympathy. ST. Paul and Union Pacific
rallied TO the best in sympathy. but the
general response was languid. Prices
sold OFF after the appearance OF the bank
Union Pacific fell ! below
last night, ST. Paul lost It's ga4n and At
lantic Coast Line reacted 3i4. The clos
ing was active and weak.
New York. April 15.-Cotton futures
closed steady: April. 80; May. 7.+s June.
1.Ss; July. 74o: August. IA; September.
74s: October. 7.54; November. 757; Decem-
ber. 7.60; January. 7a
Spot closed quiet. Middling Uplands.
7s5; Middling Gulf. $40; sales none.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-15
DRAGGED
DRIVER
FROM CART

Chicago. H.. Ap,i i5.-Teamsters at
IL scked "A caravan OF Montgomery, Ward
ma company wagons near the Northwes-
torn freight house at kinsie and West
water streets 10 ley dragging John cox.
a non-union driver from his wagon. The
Police were taken by surprise and II was
only after desperate fight that Cox was
rescued
4 peace conference at the office OF May
or Dunno today was apparently futile.
President Cornelius Il. Shea OF the
Transfers union, said after the confer
cree:
Negotiations arc all off as far as 7 am
concerned We will not come back again
unless the mayor sends for us"
TIE teamSters. I"esident Shea, said,
were willing TO end the strike II tho lock-
ed out garment workers were immediate
ly reinstated This vas refused by Mont
gor cry. Ward and compssy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-15
WILL BE
RELEASED
ON BAIL

Cincinnati, Ohio, April 15.-Mrs. Cassie
L. Chadwick. who has been convicted and
sentenced TO prison for 10 years on OBJ
tanning money by false pretences, was
today admitted 10 bail In the sum OF
5000. United States Circuit Court Jus
tice Lurton, after consultation with the
other judges OF the circuit court. granted
the application for bail pending appeal
proceedings. which are 10 come up next
October before the United States circuit
court OF app eals
Judge Wing. counsel for Mrs, Chadwick.
said IL was not yet certain whether the
amount OF the bond could be secured by
Mrs. Chadwick nor could he tell how
soon the papers in the appeal could be
nled. Bail may be deposited with tile
district court OF Cleveland
Mrs. Chadwick is under heavy bond IN
other cases, and the 5000 bond allowed
today I'm no way affects the other cases
TOTAL BAIL IL $4,000
Cleveland, o.. April 15.-J p. Dawley.
counsel for Mrs. Chadwick. said today
that the 5000 bond named by the cir
cult court or appeals at Cincinnati for
tho release of his client was in addition
10 the Ni'VJ nNeu mere by lne tnlted
States district court and the county criTni-
nal court.
The total amount required ~ therefore
$4,000 Mr. Dawley said he could not
discuss the question OF furnishing surety
at the present time.
Mrs. Chadwick when informed OF the
action OF Judge Lurton expressed pleas
ure. From her manner IL was evident
that she had strong hopes OF securing her
freedom. pending her appeal 10 the higher
court
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-15
TO CLEAN UP
MOROCCO
TANGLE

Paris. April i5--Altthough the details
are carefully guarded there is the best
reason 10 believe that converse tons have
actually begun between the representa-
tives OF France and Germany with the
view OF removing the Misunderstanding
relative TO Morocco.
II is certain that diplomatic means
have been found 10 bring about a, mutual
exchange OF views in place OF the mutual
recriminatlons which heretofore have
been going on This favorable turn OF
affairs appears 10 be the direct result
OF the more moderate attitude. Germany
has shown after communicating with
Washington. London, Rome. Madrid, St.
Petersburg and Vienna.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-15
DEATH GRAppLE NOW A
MATTER OF A few HOURS
Continued from page one.

Toxic. April 15.--The following otficisi
announcement was made today form ths
headquarters OF the Japanese armies jr
Msnchuria:
Our force advancing east along the
Hailunc road. defeated body of the
enemy April II near Heishihmu, ten miles
east OF Panshi and vigorously chased
them towards Tschotzu. twenty-six
miles east OF Panshi
Another force advancing north from
s'neking attacked the enemy holding a
position Ave miles south OF Pachatzu.
There has been 10 change elsewhere in
the military situation"
TURNED JAP POSITION.
a. Petersburg. April l5.-General Line
WITCH In despatch 10 Emperor Nicholas
dated yesterday SAYS:
"Our cavalry April 10 found the Japan
ese in occupation OF hill southwark OF
Mount Gaoschan in the valley Of the Hun
fivey The cavalry turned this position and
forced the Japanes, 10 evacuate IL and re-
tire westward"
WILL GO THROUGH sUEZ.
Port Said. Egypt, April i5.-InformatIon
har reached here 10 the effect that n nth
division OF the Russian second Pacific
squadron under the command OF Vice Ad-
iral Vessiargon ara composed OF the
bnttleshipe 1mpcrirlor Alexander II.
e'svn and Paul I, the armored cruiser
rnmyst Azovs AMI tho second class crui-
ser Admiral kornilor, will traverse the
euez canal In July or August.
GARRISON REINFORCED
~ Petersburg. April l5-several SQUAD
rrf OF Cossacks have been brought In 20
- inforce the garrison OF ST. Petersburg
IN consequence OF fears OF renewals OF
disorders.
The peasant movement IN the neiehbo--
hcoo or MOSCOW Is also causing serious
spprehensions. Many families OF the land
owners are seeking refuge In Moscow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-15
WILL FURNISH INFORMATION
AGAINST THE OIL TRUST

oberlin Ohio. April l5.--S. c. Gibson,
retail oil dealer. whose sales are made
largely from wagons in the nearby coun
try districts and who alleges that the
Standard oil company has waged a re-
lontless war against him. with view
Of driving him out Of business. because
he does not buy the product Of the Stand !.
ard oil company, has received a letter
from the department OF commerce at
Washington requesting full informa ton
with regard 10 the matter Gibson will
furnish the desired information
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-15
PEDLER FELL DOWN STAIRS.
SUSTAINED SCALP WOUND

John c. Williams, 50 years old. who
was pedding shoe strings in a building
on North Main street this afternoon.
fell down stairs. receiving quite a severe
cut on the hack OF his head
He was taken into Greenes pharmacy
and from there was removed TO the
Rhode Island hospital. where several
stitches were required ~ close the cut
Williams has been stopping at the
Union lodging house on North Main
street. but his home Is at IL Crescent
place. Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-15
A PECULIAR EPIDEMIC

ST. Petersburg, April ia peculiar cpl
comic OF cerebral spasms almost always
fatal has made It's appearance here The
doctors say It was imbported from Gala
cia 10 LODI Russian Poland where there
have been many victims. II is regarded by
tho doctors as a precursor OF cholera
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-15
SIX HUNDRED MINERS GO
ON STRIKE AT BUHl, MINI

Dr'uth. Mimi. April 15.--Six hundred
miners have struck ct Ruhl demanding a
tat rate OF S225 a CAV for nine hours
work instead OF s. cents a car al which
they are able TO carr from 500 to 81 % a
dsN
Eight hundred men at other mines have
left work fearing violence AZ the hands Of
The Hihbin strikers. who arc visiting the
mines two or three times day intmi-
dating the men.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-15
AMBASSADOR WHITE IN
FATAL RAIL WAY ACCIDENT

Rome. April Is. Ambassador White ar
rived here today an hour late owing 10 a
collision on the road near Genoa In which
seven persons were killed and 40 were
W unded. which delayed his train He
was greeted az the railroad station by the
r. en- hers of the American embassy
Mr. White said he visited Secretary
Hay az Nerva and found him wonderfully
ii proved.
Foreign Minister nttoni will receive the
now ambassador this afternoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-15
) KILLED
IN PITCHED
BATTLE

Poplar Bluff, Mo. April l5.--Word As
reached here that three men have been
killed in a pitched battle at Ten Mile
Creek, 10 miles west OF here. resulting
frcm quarrel over piece OF land. The
dead are:
II. s. Adams.
William Hech.
Riley Henson.
Circuit Clerk L. NJ Henson a brother
ot Riley Henson has been placed under
arrest He saw the shooting but refused
10 give any details
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-15
CASE AGAINST WHITTIER FOR
ALLEGED MURDER CONTINUED

Lynn Mass, April 15-The hearing on
the case OF Seth X Whittier OF Lynn
charged with the murder OF his divorced
wife Mrs. Susie 4 Fuller. formerly If
Hnveihill. who was found dead in her
room, March II, was again continued by
Judge Berry in the Lynn police court to-
Gay for week
Tho report on she Inquest held by As
scciate Justice J. II. slsk has not been
fled yet
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-15

Rome. April 15.--rre German govern.
ment has officially infoWed the govern
rent OF italy that Germany will send rep
r,stntativa TO the International conference
tp assemble in May for tho discussion OF
the plan To establish an international
chamber OF agriculture
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-15
FOUL PLAY INDICATED
BY RIVER DRIVERS BODY

Philips. Me. April f5.-The body Of
an unknown river driver has been found
In camp at Chain Of Ponds above
fSustis and near the village Of Kibb on
account ~ suspicious circumstances the
authorities arc investigating and Coroner
Adams of Pennington has been sum-
monsd The body had no clothing on n
and lsy face downward. Several bruises
we're found on the face.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-15
WANTS $4,000 DAMAGES
FOR BEING NIT BY PLANK

Fred r Townsend has sued William NJ
Harris TO recover 5000 for personal in
juries. Plaintiff while standing on a
wharf at Aliens avenue. was struck by
heavy wooden plank that was blown
from lumber pile on Mr. Harris prem
ises.
The results OF the cover striking Mr..
Townsend included severe injuries to his
head and back. +. u. Bassett is attor-
ney for the plaintih
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-15
MUZZLE OF SINGH GUN
BLOWN 0FF..N0 ONE HURT

Washington. April ia telegram from
the chief Of staff OF the North Atlantic
squadron. received at the navy depart
ment this morning. states that the muz-
zle Of one Of the s-inch guns of the Iowa
blew of yesterday during target prac-
tice. No one was injured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-15
N. Y. WEEKLY BANK STATEMENT.

New York. April l5.--T'he weekly state
ment OF the clearing ho,fse banks shows:
Loans. Increase. ssSsi 800 deposits. in
crease. 81. COZ 400. circulation. increase.
i7S5 so. legal tenders. increase. $3.50 soo /.
specie. increase. t1aie.ooo: surplus reserve.
"a $50 ~. increase ssoa sTo. ey-UnuAd
States deposits S.se.sC2. increase. ssse..
l.A
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-15
HomeseeKeHs' EXCURSIONS.

The Chicago Great Western Railway
will on the first and third Tuesdays Of
each month. January 90 April inclusive.
sell tickets az only one fare plus s. 90 TO
points IN Arizona, Colorado. Kansas
Mexico. Missouri. Nebraska. Nevada
Texas. Utah and Wyoming. For further
information apply 10 any Great Western
agent or J. p. Elmer. O. p. A.. Chicago
IL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-15
JENNIE JOHNSON SUES DENTAL
CO. FOR $4,000 DAMAGES

Jennie Johnson has sued the King
Dental company 20 recover $4,000 She
claims that one OF the defendants SER
wants on Nov. 90 1904. so unsklfuly
operated on one Of her teeth az TO leave
broken portion of II in her gum. Thir
caused her face TO swell. she says. and
che suffered great pain.
Thomas F. Flynn Is attorney for the
plaintiff