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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-30

PORTSMOUTH,, N. H., Aug. 80
Wittc was most pleased by a message
from the emperor signed simply
Nicholas, conveying in cordial terms
his thanks. The French premier,
Rouvier, and all the continental chan
cellors sent praise and thanks. Ko-
mura got many sincere messages.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-30
ROOSEVELT TO MIKADO
(Scripps News Associatlon)

OYSTER BAY, n. Y, Aug. 30.-iH
reply to Il letter from Baron komnra,
which was not made public. tho prest-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-30

PORTSMOUTH, N. H., Aug. 30.
The telegraph was burdcned all night
and this morning with messages from
all over the world congratulating
Witte.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-30
No Meeting of Peace ENJOYS Today
Their Assistants Are Busy Formulate
ing the Treaty--President Roosevelt
and Representatives of Both War;
ring Nations Are Recipients of hahy
Congratulatory Messages.

PORTSMOUTH, Aug 3O.-No time is being lost by
special councillors for Japan and Russia in drawing up
the treaty Dr. Marstens for the Russians and Dennson
for the Japanese mapped out outline work last night
Both at their desks early this morning with their
secretaries preparing the final draft of the treaty.
There is growing suspicion here that Russia is to pay
to Japan sum Of money for some unknown purpose in
lieu of cash indemnity Much secrecy is maintained
about certain paints and is believed indemnity lies
concealed in traffic arrangement made yesterday for
through service the Chinese Eastern Siberian rail
way. Such concession to commercial Russia is of such
value that Russia, naturally, would be willing to pay
handsomely for it.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-30

LONDON, Aug. 30.--It is estimated
here that Japan will receive about
$500, 100000 as reimbursement for the
care of Russian prisoners and rail-
road concessions.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-30

PORTSMOUTH,, N. H., Aug. 30-A rough draft of
the first two articles Of the treaty completed before
today. Completed clause No. l provides for the
evacuation of Manchura by both armies at early date
to be fixed by the commanders in the field. No. 9 is a
recognition of Japan's predominant influence in Korea
POLITICAL and commercially The only restriction upon
Japan being she must not forty Masampho harbor com
handing the straigts of Korea. 1t is understood the
third and fourth articles provide for the territorial
tegrty of China and open door in China. There will
be meeting of the ENJOYS until the completed treaty
'tfeady for their inspection.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-30

PORTSMOUTH,, Aug. 30-No meeting of the peace
conference will today, AT the time of adjournment
yesterday hour for the next meeting was set
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-30

largely responsible for the successful
issue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-22
A TREMBLING AUTOCRAT.

The of the Sergus brings the peril
OF similar fate all the the himself Won Pves taking
off and the murder OF parts
caused alarm but the Staying of Segus struck much
The slaughtered duke not only member of the royal family
being of Nicholas uncles but killed Moscow
section of the city which he felt reasonably from molestaon
Blame for the assassination of Sergus placed upon
s but it the atrocities of the governemnt especially
lessy shooting down hundreds of peaceful ago.
that led the Nhl begin their saturna of blood doubt
they desire reach the with their of destruction but
he careful keep himself beyond the reach his subjects
they be peacefully evy disposed Sergu the other hand
mark for his ayers in the respect had himself
personally obnoxious his counymen by his reaconay
to Nicholas the tmd weak One result this
will be revival of the agitation for of reform of
cruel wrongs under which the Russian people suffer.
Trembling lest bomb destroy him in his heavily guarded
place OF ecuson the cannot extract grain of comfort
the situation the far beeged on the water
side by the Japanese and land investment is looked for
the away sufficiently allow the manoeuvng
troops Kuropatkn position being weakened instead of strength
ened by the lapse OF time II there anywhere rift
that hang the house OF the Ronanos the trembling piabe
Of all the Russias certainly does it.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-22
THE DAY WE CELEBRATE.

Today the American people paying their of
the of their hero patriot president and
statesman The of time nfrequeny saps ounda
tons which the prestige of heroes and they fall in
forgotten altogether George Washington the anniversary of
whose birth celebrated today has suffered lessenng of aec
ton loss of prestige The mastery American led long
and struggle for independence and who the
the helm of when the victorious colonies became indie
pendent republic remains the commanding figure the galaxy
the nations greatest
Those attributes of the degod with which he endowed in
the Immediately following his demise brushed
is nevertheless of today know the real Washington better
than did preceding generations American citizens
rejoice that this colossal figure the history America
deed of the world displayed times of
that brought him the people This
has detracted nothing from Wasngtons his
aspirations the calm but aembracng faith the grand destiny
of the republic His wisdom amounted Inspiration Such
his life that military abas could besmch
after death political bedim it.
In these later days when with enzied rush the great of
the people engaged almost ceaseess struggle for pelf
it well that every patriotic American should pause
reflect Washngons splendid character his unparalleled achieve
the moderation and which accomplished
tasks Happy will it be something of his great spirit
fused into those who are honoring his memory today
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-22
DR.. DEC0STA
LEFT ESTATE
TO JESU|TS

New York. Feb. 22.-Boston college
Roman Catholic institution under the care
OF the Society OF Jesus at Boston. is made
the residuary legatee OF the estate Of Rev
BENJAMIN Decosta. who died last Novem-
Der. by the terms OF his will, which was
filed for probate today
DR.. Decosta for many years was the
rector OF prominent Episcopal church
I'm this city. but some years ago re-
nounced that denomination for Roman
Catholicism.
He was at first made communicate
OF the Roman Catholic church. but after
the death Of his wife was ordained a
priest.
The only relatives mentioned I'm the
will are the two children OF his deceased
brother, William Decosta, William II. and
Elizabeth William Is given 81 and his
sister $500.
To his godmother. Madame Frederika
Bena vides. he leaves his manuscripts, in
cludins his autobiography. which may be
published in her discretion, and the sum
OF 5000 He excepts from the bequest Of
his manuscripts his journal. OF more than
20 volumes, which he directs TO be de-
posted in the archives OF the New Eng
land Historical and Genealogical society
OF Boston.
The will directs the president OF Boston
college to apply the interest from the
residue Of the estate for the benefit Of
some needy student In good standing. The
Rev Thomas J. Campbell Is appointed
executor and Madame Benavides ex-
ecutrix OF the will
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-22
HARD WORK TO FIND
KING ALFONSO A Wife

Madrid, Feb. 22--The problem OF provid-
ing a wife for King Alphonso is proving
a very delicate one. 1t In believed that
Alfonso's preference Is for Princess Vic
toria Louise. only daughter OF Emperor
William, IL she will consent 10 abandon
the Lutheran and embrace the Roman
Catholic faith To this the kaiser is
strongly opS~sed.
The alternatives are Princess Patricia,
daughter OF the Duke OF Connaught, and
Archduchess Gabrielle of Austria. The
latter is favored by ex-Queen Christina,
who, however. does not intend to inter
fere with her sons choice
Princess Patricia Is a Protestant, but
II is alleged that she is willing TO turn
Catholic.
The court is divided into cliaues on the
question OF the kings marriage. and po-
litical and family influences are being
vigorously exerted against each other.
Meantime Alfonso is satisfied 10 re-
main unmarried for the present lie
thinks that two years hence will he soon
enough for him 20 take n wife. II Is
understood that the delay I'm the king
making his foreign visits in directly
owing 20 tho marriage problem.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-22
AMERICAN NEWSPAPER
PUBLISHERS ASSN. AT WALDORF

New York. Feb. 22-The 18th annual
convention OF the American Newspaper
Publishers association. opened yesterday
st the Waldorf Astoria. and will continue
in session three days. Charles ". Taylor
OF the Boston Globe. the president Of the
association. presided
At the close Of the meeting. at which
reports Of standing committees concern
ing advertising agents labor matters. the
defence fund. printing paper and mutual
hre insurance were read memorial
meeting for the late william Cullen Bry-
ant. who was for a long time secretary
Of the association and manager Of Its
New York office. was held.
After passing resolutions expressing the
high regard In which Mr.. Bryant was held
by the members of the organization. per-
sonal tributes were paid by a number OF
those present.
a committee was appointed by the as
socia,ion a confer with the American Ad-
vertisers' association which II also hold
ing its annual meeting here
Another committe was appointed 10
confer with the International Adver-
tisers' association.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-22

1885 PACKER
employees

Chicago. Feb. "a special Federal
grand jury venire was ordered yesterday,
and ten deputy United States marshsls
were sent out with subpoenas summon
Ing more than Is witnesses for the So
called Beef Trust cases
The men summoned will be taken be-
fore the grand jury. and an attempt will
he made TO indict persons restrained by
Judge Grosscups Beef Trust decision,
which recently was sustained by tho
United States Supreme court.
Much secrecy was maintained concern
ing the affair and the deputy marshas
are dispatched under orders 10 serve
the subpoenas Immediately and 10 make
public no facts concerning the affair.
For more than eight months investi-
CATION has been carried on secretly In
Chicago. orders came from Attorney
General Moody 10 District Attorney Be-
theda 10 take lrp work on the case.
Attorney Betheda was ordered 20 spare
no expense to secure evidence against
viola tors OF the Injunction of Judge
Grosscup. It is believed the investigation
of the special grand Jury will cover
several weeks.
In all. 1S subpoenas were issued for
subordinates clerks and other employees
summoned. The employees are expected
10 corroborate in their testimony evidence
secured by government secret agencies.
The principal cities in which papers
are 10 be served. besides Chicago. are
st. Paul. Minneapolis. Philadelphia. Bos-
ton, Brooklyn, New York. Jersey City.
Cleveland, Cincinnati, Omaha st. Louis
and New Orleans.
The men who were restrained by Judge
Grosscup's decision in the beef case We're
j. ogden Armour, Edward Morris. Ira
Morris Arthur Meeker. Charles f. Lang
don. Edward A. Cudahy. Louis +. Swift,
ID. Edwin Hartwell. Frank Il. Vogel.
william Russell. Edward O. Swift, W.
IA. Noyes, Nelson Morris Patrick A.
Valentine. Calvin NJ. Favorite. Thomas
]. Connors. Michael Cudahy, Albert +.
Boohert, Lawrence A. Carter. Jesse II.
Lyman. Louis Pfaelzer, Albert II. We'd
der and Ferdinand Sulzberger.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-22
CHAIRMAN OF PHARMACY BOARD
ADMITTED he WAS GUILTY

Boston Feb 22--Admitting that he has
been technically guilty OF n charge that
he had sold liquor illegally. George NJ
Hoyt. chairman OF the state board of
pharmacy. rendered his resignation as
such yesterday TO GOV Douglas.
During debate on the floor OF tho
house last week, when pharmaceutical
bill was under consideration. Chairman
Hoyt was charged with having violated
the LIQUOR law Nv making an illegal
sale In his letter OF resignation Mr.
Hoyt says that ne does not deny the
charge. but no asserts that his offence
was merely technical
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-22
WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY.
Continued from page One.

Continued from page One.
zens' association 81 Rhode Island will
httingly observe the day. Addresses
will be made by Rabbi Charles Fleischer
OF Boston, Hon. Rathbone Gardner.
Judge Thomas Y. lee and Mr.. Sidney
Kaplsnd
The usual washington's birthday dinner
was served at the Sduantum club st 2
o'clock
At the Cranston Street Baptist church
this evening there will be Washing
ton social" with address by George A.
Littlefeld on the subject Great Days I'm
February" music by an orchestra and
refreshments
Mount Vernon lodge, No. 4. A. r. and
A. M, will hold Its annual dinner at
$50 o'clock at Freemasons' nall
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-22
CENTRAL FALLS

In the District court yesterday Alice
Young. Cumberland woman, was upon
the testimony OF Drs. Hague and Mar
shall, adjudged insane and ordered com
mitted 10 the State hospital.
Alfred Lafond was arraigned upon the
charge of illegally keeping liquor for
sale. admitted sufficient evidence to con-
vict and was fined so ana costs and ten
day In Jail. An appeal was taken.
John Noloscki. a Pole. who Monday.
pleaded not guilty TO the charge OF hav-
ing assaulted Mary Noosickl. had n trial
yesterday. After the examna ton OF
found guilty and fined ten cents and
costs
Clerk Marcoux Of the license commits
sioners has heen fully exonerated.
Olney whipple. veteran OF the Civil
War died yesterday He was unma rried
and was highly esteemed by a wide circle
OF friends.
Mrs Catherine, wife OF Frank Hama
way, of 7oi Dexter street, fell on the ice
on that street yesterday afternoon md
received injuries Of painful nature, prn-
cipally 10 her hip and leg. DR.. McNally.
who was called 10 attend her. could not
determine from superficial examination
whether any bones were broken.
Michael Mclaughlin Of 80 Fuller ave-
nue. fell on the ice on Pine street yester-
day and cut severe cash In his fore
head. The wound was dressed by DIR. Nc
Nally.
Yesterday Patrolman 1aliberte OF the
Central Falls police department noticed
two boys who were trying 10 dispose
OF a quantity OF junk To dealer in such
articles The suspicious of the officer
were aroused and he placed the boys
under arrest and escorted them 90 the
police station. The boys gave fictitious
names. but after being closely questioned
by Detective Coombs acknowledged that
they had given wrong names. and also
that they had forced an entrance into the
building formerly used as al Office by
tho New England Electrolytic Copper
company They took n pair or scales.
quantity ~ lead pipe and other stun. n is'
said. Their names are Hormidas Dufault
OF 24 weeden street. Pawtucket. and Ade-
lard Menard. Dorrance street. Paw
tucket Both were held 60 await fur
ther investigation.
FUNERAL. OF MIR. sHIPwAY.
Thief uneral Of James shipway took
place from his home, II Park street. yes-
terday. and was attended by large
gathering OF relatives and friends. Ser
vices were held at the Church OF the
Holy Trinity, and were conducted by Rcv.
Father Redihan. At the offertory John h.
Farrell sang 20 Meritus PASSIONS" and
Al the close rendered Jerusalem" Bur
tal took place In old 81. Mary's cemetery
and the bearers were Robert =. Nc
Clure. Michael LAWN. DAVID wslker and
Hugh Dufrin.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-22
STATE or RHODE ISLAND.
House OF Representatives,
Providence. Feb. n. 100
PUBLIC hEAaIN0.
RANK COMMISSIONERS

BANK COMMISSIONER.
The Committee on Judiciary OF the
House OF Representatives will hear all
persons interested In House Bill Isl. en-
Titled An Act In amendment OF and in
addition 10 Chapter i7S and l7e. General
Laws. providing for the appointment of
hank commissioner and his duties" IN
dence. on Friday. Feb. 24th iaS upon the
rising ~ the House.
JAMES HARRIS Chairman.
ARTHUR \. RHODES. clerk.
s5 Weybosset street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-22

Mayor Tom Johnson of Cleveland o. still in fighting trim
He accused members of the city council of being by
up motives i'll preventing the annexation of suburban
members denied of them had been acuated by the
ofe patriotism and asked that the charges put in writing
Mayor Johnson complied with the request promptly
gaton with Mayor ohnson friends charge thereof
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-22

Mamma--Teacher tells me YOU were
naughty In school today. why did you
not tell me yourself7
Tommy-Why-er always told mo
not TO tell tales out OF school.-Phlladel-
phia Ledger
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-22

John Redmond held the of the stage home rule
in the English parliament Monday night lie supported his
demands by Mr. Russell former Unonist and by Mr. Moore
Irish member OF the government party II admitted the
attack made by these three the Troublesome
Unon has had the close of the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-22

Higgins there put into whskey
the alcoholic wards in the hospitals might be crowded and
he thus thumps the nail on the head
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-22
What Okh0S.8
Arc Saying

Bound hand and foot and gagged. the
maiden was put into the gunnysaek, and,
unable TO move or scream, felt herself be-
ins carried down n fight OF stairs. put in
to buggy and then driven down the
street. Intellectually she tried 10 release
herself from the gag. Alasl she was
bound too securely Finally the convey
ance stopped. She was again carried into
a building fainting and gasping for
breath: the sack was taken from her
head. The Villain. still masked, took the
gag from her mouth. his eyes cleaning
like Goals OF fire through his black mask.
released her and hissed through his
tightly clenched teeth. There. my pretty
bird. scream and yell as loud az you like.
are in my power. DO you hear7 Totally
within my power" where am To" she
gasped. I'm a store that never sdver-
tises," was the cruel response. Alas!
Alasl" she moaned. mo power on earth
car save me; no one will look for me
here" and the poor girl tainted. From
the Red Creek IN. W Herald
mo army. no police force however
loyal and efficient. can protect the Tsar
ard his immediate advisers from a SINH
lar fate when thousands OF individuals
stand readSto sacrifice their lives 20 put
them out OF the way."-Cincinnau Enduir-
er.
"If this Santo Domingo receivershp
should finally result I'm the annexation OF
the island IL Is likely that such result
would be entirely satisfactory 10 n great
part OF the people. Santo Domingo is an
island OF enormous natural resources. The
soil IL OF marvellous fertility; the mines
ana virgin forests are OF vast wealth. Be
sides. the continual disorder and turmoil
40 near our borders Is nuisance which
may well be observation-disclosures Sun.
For the sake OF Russia and of the
cause OF progress and popular freedom IL
IL earnestly 10 be hoped that the murder
OF sergius will not entail unfortunate re-
suits OF the same kind. The present Tsar
has been credited with liberal leanings,
and I'm addition to the minor reforms out
lined In his December rescript we have
the recent report OF his virtual decision to
ccnvoke a national assembly. Chicago
Record Herald.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-22

Final judgment General Stoessel will probably be figured
between ranscendent heom coward
ice based upon Russian data.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-22

'ris true OF dress ~ coryphees.
witch public tastes approve.
Man wants but little here below" !"
And scarcely more above.
New orleans Times Democrat.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-22

She said Its = lovely bouquet.
And It's odor quite takes me awuct
To the country. " does
Where humble bees hoes
And the mock bird Il singing So luet."
Houston rost.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-22

Revolutionary sentiments confined Russia and the
Central and South American republics Here Purdon
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-22

Clarke with the declaration 1T is unmpoant who paints picture
so long il is good one
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-22

No doubt the Standard Oil believe they could refine
they call Kansas crude legislation only given the oppor
tunity.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-22

About city and will be represented the
Even Esopus have its delegation but will
from
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-22
DIED

eRAYToN-ln Warwick. the 2lst inst,
Charles IL. Brayton. aged 4b years.
Funeral Friday. the cath inst. from his
late residence. Cole station. Warwick. at
/ p. IN. Relatives and friends are invited
to attend.
6RlDoE-In this city. Dr. George A.
Bridge died last evening at his resi-
dence. 80 Arch street.
Funeral notice later.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-22

Techows beautiful cats are attracting
great many people this week and on
all sides are heard expressions Of amaze
ment that these animals usually mere
pets. could have been trained to perform
such remaarkbly clever and amusing
feats. For the children this act is a de-
light. and even for the srown-up people
II Il big treat. for everyone loves cats
and many people are going To Keith's this
week especially 10 see this act alone.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1905-08-12

\. W, Campbell, deputy minister OF
public works for Ontario, Canada, In n
recent address spoke as follows about
tn" progress of road Improvement in
Canada says the Good Roads Maga-
zine; I'm five years every county In On
tario will have adopted the government
system Of good roads, and the mOtorist
will be able to travel from the Quebec
boundary 10 Detroit on scientifically
constructed highways" And he added
that In the last three years $75O,OOO
had been expended on good roads, Il
total Of l,Gi2 miles having been con
structcd, and he forecasted that within
n few years system Of mail delivery
by automobile would be established
throughout the province.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1905-08-12

\ New Zealand paper relates that Il
settler noticed Il hawk flying about in
Il peculiar manner and crying out as if
IN pain. The settler obtained ii gun and
shot the bird, and investigation showed
the cause of its distress was weasel
which was pcrched on the hawks back,
with its teeth buried in the birds neck.
Apparently the animal had pounced
upon the hawk when it was ON the
ground and was carried skyward with
the flight of its prey.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1905-08-12
MMnIcipnI AttrnCtINenc

Not all towns can possess municipal
greatness, but all can have municipal
nttra"tivcncSS To what degree this Is
attained depends upon the character
Of Its people, or, rather, upon the use
full citizens to whom the needs Of the
community appeal and who Will not
hcSitat" in donating time and effort to
!he puhlIc good.