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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-24
FRENCH SP0LlATl0N CLAIM
TO Be HEARD AT NORWALK

Norwalk, Conn. Aug A--An interesting
French spolation case. which has been
I'm preparation for a great many years
for hearing. will begin In the probate
court today before Judge Henry w.
Gregory. when administrators OF the es-
tate OF next OF kin will present their
valid claims for indemnity.
In 1913 the r. ~ Washington sailed
from this port for a trading cruise I'm the
West indies. and while on the high seas
she was seized by the French cruiser lie
Renominee and condemned as a prize M
Basse Terre. Guadeloupe. The schooner
was built here In 1893 and was owned
in equal parts by James selleck, Eliphalet
Lockwood and William Lockwood OF this
place.
II has been decided that her seizure and
condemnation was illegal and consequent
~ the heirs OF the owners OF the vessel
want redress.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-24
BAR ASSN
HAS OUTING
ON The BAY

An address by Alfred Hemenway of
Boston was one OF the features Of the ses-
sion today OF the American Bar associa-
tion which opened here at Narragansett
Pier yesterday. Reports of the standing
committees IL was planned would take up
the remainder Of the day. These included
the committee on Jurisprudence and law
reform insurance law, commercial law
and others.
The election Of officers will take place
tomorrow.
The morning meeting was called to or
der shortly after 10 o'clock by President
Henry ST. George Tucker OF Lexington.
Va, and II was voted that the associa-
ton adjourn the meeting at noon in order
10 take advantage OF the invitation OF the
Rhode Island association TO a steamer
trip about Narragansett Bay and a shore
dinner. -
Six new members were admitted 10 mem
bership. The report OF the committee on
insurance laws was made a special order
for tomorrow morning.
President Tucker then introduced 70 the
convention Alfred Hemenway OF Boston,
who delivered a discourse on topics OF
interest concerning law as a science.
The report Of the committee on CONNER
cial law, majority report, was presented
and its recommendations were adopted.
The report Of the minority member, Mr..
Logan OF New York. was also submitted
and action was still pending when the
convention adjourned at noon.
The committees on Jurisprudence anA
law reform judicial administration and
remedial procedure and legal education
and admission TO the bar haG no reports
to offer. The other reports scheduled for
submission at the session VIII be con-
si6ered at the evening session
At the noon adjournment the delegates
boarded electric cars 10 Saunders.own,
where a steamer previously chartered was
waiting TO take the party on n trip about
the bay and where a shore dinner was
In waiting.
The delegates Will return 10 NarragAn-
sett Pier in the early evening. and this
evening will again convene, where, after
an address by Richard Hand OF Eliza
bethtoNn. y. Y, and a discussion Of the
subject, reports of standing end special
committees will he received
About 70 members OF the Rhode Island
Bar association took passage on the
steamer Warwick for thunderstorm to-
day. The American band was with the
lawyers and at Saunderstown members OF
the National Association OF Lawyers.
which has been holding sessions at Mar
rsgansett Pier. were taken aboard
After an exchange OF greetings the
party sailed away on a trip that was 10
include the prettlcst portions OF Nara.
gansett bay. A fine luncheon was served
on the boat
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-24
FOREMAN
TRIED BY A
UNION JURY

South Norwalk. Conn. Aug. PA novel
proceeding which was in effect a trial of
a labor union man by a jury OF fellow
craftsmen with the result that n fine OF
500 was imposed upon the defendant from
which he entered an appeal to the execu-
tive officers Of the national body. has
just been made public here.
William Howard, a foreman in a local
hat making concern was charged with
conduct unbecoming a foreman" be-
cause he found fault. unnecessarily. II is
claimed. with the men under him. turned
back work on slight and unwarrantable
pretext and imposed numerous hardships
on those under his charge
The men resented this treatment. drew
UP specific charges, and had Howard tried
before a craftsmens jury made up OF two
representatives from each union hat shop
here. A fine OF 500 was imposed, OF which
$50 was TO be paid al once and the remain
der before he returned TO work. Howard
refused 70 pay and, claiming right OF ap-
peal will have the case considered by the
executSaS committee OF the United Hatters
OF North America. He claims that the
charges rest on petty spite.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-24
SENATOR BURTON USED
BROTHER S NAME AS A BLIND

Washington. Aug. A.-The Post today
says that the officials of the departments
of Justice and the interior. who have been
investigating the Chickasaw school war
rant cases. last night made public por-
tions OF the records which have been I'M
earthed, as are alleged 10 implicate SEN
ator j r. Burton Of Kansas with press
ing these claims before the government
while holding the position OF senator, in
contraventon OF law. The Post adds:
"In all 26 Chickasaw warrants aggre-
eating $4,000. have been paid TO Senator
Burton or his brother. H. T. Burton, with
whom he is alleged 70 have formed a
partnership since March, 1901. when Sem
ator Burton took the oath Of office. Six
of the Chckasaw warrants. issued in
October 1901. and aggregating $4,000, were
paid directly TO j. II. Burton
This was seven months after Senator
Burton had taken the oath OF Office.
Twenty warrants, aggregating about
$1,000, were subsequently made out in
favor Of z. T. Burton. 1t is alleged that
the services for which these warrants
were made out I'm payment was for press
ing Chickasaw claims before the govern
ment. 1t is also contenoed that H. T.
Burton never appeared before the depart
ment of the interior and never practiced
law In the Indian Territory, but that his
name was used as n blind by the Kansas
senator.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-24
SAN QUOT
LAST TO
FINISH

Halifax. n. S., Aug A.-rhs BLACK
Hawk, the fourth OF the yachts ana Iast
Of the second-class schooners which start
ed from Marblehead. Mass. on Monday
for 357-mile ocean race, crossed the
finish line at 951 a. m. today Her cor
rected time was 81 hours, u minutes, 46
seconds.
The sloop San Quot. the only starter
not yet in port, had not been sighted up
10 noon. The captains and sailing mas
ters of the visiting yachts this afternoon
will be taken I'm the Canadian cruiser
Canada over the 90-mile course they are
TO sail Saturday for the Prince of Wales
cup.
The sloop San Quot, the last Of the
ocean racing fleet from Marbiohead,
Mass. crossed the line az II 81 .5s today.
Her elapsed time was 72 hours, Is min
utes, seconds
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-24

ENJOYING
FIELD DAY

Members or the Uniform rank or the
Knights OF Pythias OF this state are cele-
brating their first annual field day at
Crescent Park today.
This gala event is perhaps the last out
ing of any size or prominence and OF local
significance OF summer season whi,h
has been plentifully sprinkled with such
affairs.
The Knights are fortunate IN having
a perfect day for their festivities and this
mornings procession which preceded the
appearance. although some OF the COM
pany were not as full as might be ex-
pected under such favorable c!rcum-
stances.
The Banda Napoli followed the police
escort at the head of the line
The complete roster printed in the Of
hcial program was as follows:
First Regiment-Colonel BENJAMIN Red
ford. Lieutenant Colonel +. Z. Whiting
Captain T. II. Holloway. adjutent: Cap
tain G. r. Drew. quartermaster; Cap
tain A. Il. Tyrell, commssary; Captain
w. j. Hill, chief signal officer
FIRST BATTALION
Major Charles w. Arnold. First Lieu
tenant Carl l. Hayes. adjutant
Union Company. No. 4, Pawtucket-Cap-
tain william H. Harrington, First Lieu
tenant Walter Busby, Second Lieutenant
j. David Marshal.
Rhode Island Company. Ne. Captain
G.. Leslie Atherton. First Lieutenant
Walter Scott, Second Lieutenant George
+. Bowen
Garfield Company. No 7-Captain A.
Barlow First Lieutenant NJ =. Burn
side Second Lieutenant Joseph Hams
worth.
Granite City Company. No. II. westerly
Captain Charles +. Berry First Lieu
tenant r. J. Rooney, Second Lieuten-
ant Robert Duff
SECOND BATTALION
Perseverance Company. No 3. Captain
George II. Hanny. First Lieutenant ST.
mon Wreschinky. Second Lieutenant A.
O Maker
Sterling Company. No. 10 Captain George
H. Wright, First Lieutenant William C.
Gardiner. Second Lieutenant +. w. En-
dreen
What Cheer Company, No. s-First Lieu
tenant Charles f. Lewis, Second Lieu
tenant Clarence T. Kinney.
Narragansett Company, No. 2 Phenix-
Captain Asa r. Nlckerson
Davis Company. No. s. Newport-Captain
George II. Ellis. First Lieutenant Thom-
as Lucas Second Lieutenant James F.
Beaumont.
The line formed in Exchange place and
covered the usual route up Westminster
20 Cathedral square. weybosset stree, 10
wharf Of Providence. Fal River and New
port Steamboat company. where tho IL
o'clock boat was boarded for Crescent
Park
Among the prominent guests of the To-
cal Pythians were Grand Chancellor "
II. Langley and members OF the board OF
grand officers. Supreme Representatives.
+. T.. Phillip. and John r.. Bowen. Col
Albert l.. Park and members OF stan OF
the Third Regiment. 4. r.. OF the X. OF p
OF Massachusetts,. Col. John ogden. Major
G. ~. Peck OF North Attleboro company
and Major w. II. Beavey Of the same
town
After a shore dinner the Pythians and
their friends enjoyed n set OF games OF
both Roman and Grecian origin pulled OF
on the ball grounds
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-24
NARROW
ESCAPE OF
AUTO PARTY

New York. Aug A.-Three men, guests
OF Commodore Frederick G.. Bourne OF
able escape from death late yesterday
when their automobile, travelling about
80 miles an hour. was struck by train
on the Long Island railroad at oakdale
and demolished.
The men we're thrown 30 yards with the
wrecked machine. but received only few
bruises and a scratch here and there.
Fictitious names were given 10 the train
crew by the lucky automobilists, who are
said 20 be well known In business and
club circles in New York. They had been
guests OF Commodore Bourne at his
country place and were returning 20 New
York when the accident occurred.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-24

appeal 10 the emperor of Japan. Today
superficially at least there is a pause.
NJ Witte and Baron de Rosen went on
at 10 o'clock In an automobile announc-
ing that they were going TO Magnolia to
lunch with Baroness de Rosen at the Rus
sian embassy.
Mr.. Nitte and he expected TO return to-
night but might stay over until tomor-
row.
A LITTLE INCIDENT.
A little incident occurred just before
they left, which may or may not be Sig
nificant Mr. Peirce, the assistant secre-
tary Of state, was hastily telephoned for
and came 10 the hotel at 9.29. He was
with Mr.. Witte for % minutes Then hey
left. Mr.. Peircc dismissed the visit with
the explanation that II was only TO make
arrangements about the trip OF Mr.. Witts
and Baron de Rosen. But Is minutes are
rather a long time and there is q suspi,
cion that Mr.. Witto delivered 70 Mr.
Peirce a communication for the presi-
dent.
There is report which cannot be abb
solutely confirmed that late last night
Baron komura and Mr. Takahira were at
the navy yard. II this Is true II Is pos
sible the president had some communi-
cation with them after hearing from Mr..
Meyer.
Continued on PaSe Two.)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-24
ONLY ONE POINT
STANDS IN WAY
Of PEACE NOW!

Portsmouth, NJ H. Aug. a4-The personality OF President
Roosevelt looms larger and larger the crisis He stands between
the insisting that the conference shall not
fail Had he stepped into the breach the conference probably
would already have Such hope remains that it
will end in peace and treaty upon him.
The strength of his position that he commands the condolences
OF both sides He has already accomplished much his good
Offices each side the necessity of mutual conessond
and both sides have already yielded deal his pesuaso
Only single point separates has from
beginning the
ROOSEVELTS COMPROMISE
Mr. Roosevets compromise proposition which Baron
Komura formally presented yesterdays meeting in which Japan
agreed entirely withdraw articles Surrender of nened
warshps and limitation of Rusa naval force in the far ea and
substitute for articles five and nine esson Sahan and nde
nty article providing for by which Japan
should legal title southern half of Sakan which she
before the 1876 while Russia should redeem
title the northern half of the island for
yen, or about 5000
While Mr.. Roosevets proposition substance the Asso-
ciated Press is informed offered yesterday varies slightly from
compromise president suggested both sides
RUSSIA'S OFFER
In exactly what particular be ascertained Russia
be stated while rejecting the compromise because it included
willing and
of Sahaln by only restoring
existing before the of 1876 but det tho
forever all claim the southern half
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-24
ORDERS FOR GRAND ARMY
ENCAMPMENT AT DENVER

Denver. Aug 24.-Announcement OF three
important appointments in connection
with the national encampment OF the
Grand Army OF the Republic has been
made at the headquarters OF the local
executive committee.
orders were received from Commander
in-Chief John II. King OF Baltimore as
signing George w. Cook, chairman OF the
local executive committee. TO the position
OF assistant adjutant general Gen. Cook
has endorsed the appointment OF Col Geo
A. Randolph OF Denver as marshal OF
the parade and Gen. Sherman NJ. Bell OF
Denver former adjutant general OF Colo
RADIO as vice chairman OF the information
committee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-24
STANFORD REPRESENTATIVES
OFFERED DOCTORS MONEY

Honolulu, Aug. A.-The tragic death Of
Mrs. Jene Stanford has been recalled by
sensational story published here to the
effect that the representatives. Of the
Stanford estate practically offered money
to local physicians for n false report on
the death OF Mrs. Stanford.
The star, in its story OF the matter
says that in different interviews a rep
rcsentative OF the estate indicated 20 ,he
physicians tnat IL would be satisfactory
10 her estate ~ they could revise their
findings Of poison and in such evcrt their
bills were not 10 be questioned and Drs
Humphrles. Day and Wood would not
be paid the amount OF their claims cf
$3.50
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-24
HOT SENTENCE
Wife Stole Money and Husband Received
II; Both Heavily Fined.

Harry Redmond and Violet Redmond.
his wife. had a seance with Judge Lee OF
the Sixth district court today.
They were drinking beer in the house
at IA Friendship street yesterday
The wife pinched SO belonging 10 Min
mic Mclaughlin and passed IL to the hus-
band.
The theft was quickly discovered and
the pair were arrested.
This morning TIE wife was fined sl5 and
costs for the theft and the husband was
ussessed s25 ana costs for fraUduIentiy re-
ceiving the money.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-24
STILL PROBE
HACKETT
MURDER

Kents Hill Me. Aug. A.-An important
conference in connection with the soiu-
tion OF the Hackett murder mystery was
arranged for today, between Attorney
General Hannibal f. Hamlin OF Ellsworth
and the Kennebec county officials VINO
have conducted the investigation.
The attorney general already had visited
the scene and informed himself OF the
main points I'm the case.
The time the crime had been perpetrated
which had been estimated from 1880 10
9.45 p. m, has been definitely fixed be-
tween 1850 and 500 o'clock, the latter hour
having been ascertained from the toll
ticket at the telephone office for the call
(which summoned DIR. Milliken.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-24
GOV. COBB OF MAINE IS
RECOVERING FROM ACCIDENT

Rockland. Me. Aug Ex-Governor VIII
liam T. Cobb. who was struck upon the
head by a heavy awning rail yesterday
afternoon passed a restful night. He
arose early today ana repaired 10 his
study. where he examined his corresponds
ence
lie wore n large bandage on his left
temple which was somewhat swollen from
the effects Of the injury and did not in
tend 20 leave his residence today as a
matter OF 3recaution. Already Governor
cobb has received many telegrams &
sympathy and inquiry.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-24
HELD OR GRAND JURY
ON CHARGE Of FORGERY

Nor~ampton, Mass. Aug. 2-George L.
Bliss. after a hearing in the district court
today. was held for the grand jury on the
charge of forgery. bail being fixed AZ
$500 which he was unable 10 furnish
Bliss. who r. said 20 have used several
aliases. today refused 20 plead under the
name OF George L." which the police
insist is his real name. lie declared his
name was Edward r. Bliss. Under that
name he pleaded not guilty.
The specific charge on which he was
arraigned was alleged forgery OF check
sor sia n on tho National Bank OF Green
aeld. and the passing OF that check in
a jewelry store az Amherst. The police
state that Bliss Is wanted az several
other places IN this state and IN New
Hampshire for other acts OF forgery.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-24
TOO TOUCHING
While Listening 10 Appeal Of Tract PeddIsr
Woman Was Robbed.

Mrs. Mary A. Bowman OF Jackson
street was done out OF 81 yesterday after
noon by man. clad in sober attire. who
wanted TO sell her tracts and other re-
lgious articles.
Soon after the man left the house Mrs.
Bowman made the discovery that her
pocketbook. containing 81. had dis
appeared from her wrapper pocket.
Then she recalled that the tract peddler
had made use OF many gesticulations and
once or twice had touched her dress.
Soft was the touch!
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-24
AGRARIAN OUTBREAK

odessa. Aug. H-Fresh Agrarian dis
orders have broken out IN the Ellsbeta-
grad and Alexandria districts and the
peasants are destroying the property Of
the land owners
The president OF the Elisabethgrad
zemstvo has asked permission OF the gov
eminent 20 convoke a meeting OF land
lords with the view OF settling the
Agrarian question.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-24
SUICIDE
LEFT NOTE
BEHIND

Worcester, Mass. Aug. 24-The body Of
n man, thought to be John Anderson OF
Lowell was found floating in Lake Quin.
sigamond today. Anderson evidently
committed suicide as his clothes were on
the bank and In one OF the pockets was
note to notify "12 Greendale avenues
or the finding OF the body.
Here IL was learned the man was Ander-
son. who was employed as an inspector in
a bunting mill in Lowell. who came here
a week ago for visit.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-24
WILL ACCEPT NO CARS NOT
EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES

Chicago. Aug. PA move to be in
augurated by the Pennsylvania company
next summer will assist the interstate
commerce commissions fight for the
equipment OF all freight cars with air
brakes
After July !. 1906 70 was announced to-
day that the company will accept no car
from a foreign line unless Il h equipped
with airbrakes. The road also will re-
fuse 20 let any OF It's own cars not so
equipped go beyond It's own lines
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-24
SEC. TAFT
NOT GOING
TO PEK|N

Tacloban, Via Manila), Aug. A.-The
transport Logan arrived here at 10 O'Clock
this morning with Secretary Taft and
party on board The distinguished vlsi-
tors after enjoying a ride through San
Juanito strait on coast guard cutters.
witnessed great parade OF citizens of
Taclo5an. who showed every sign OF
business prosperity.
sThey were subsequently entertained at
luncheon, after which they Witnessed a
dance of native school children. Cow
ernor Curry of Saniar Island introduced
delegation Of 800 natives from that place
whose appearance constituted one of the
most picturesque features Of the festivi-
ties
The transport Logan will sail for Leg
aspl on the island OF I.uzon tomorrow.
The party will separate at Hong Kong
The following will return on the Pacific
Mall steamer. sailing on Sept 6: Sccre-
tary Taft Senator's Patterson, Foster,
Dubois, Scott and Long. Representatives
Payne, Grosvenor, Curtis. Smith, Dc Ar
mond. Hepburn, Jones, Loud. Driscoll.
Hill, Cooper, Scott, Gilbert, often. How.
ard, Wiley, Mckinley, Sherley and Foss
Colonel Edward Major Edie, Captains
Thompson and Kelley and Secretaries
Carpenter and Pedigo.
The following members Of the party
will proceed 10 Pekin 10 be royalty en-
tertained by the dowager Empress OF
China, accompanying Miss Roosevelt the
specially invited guest Of the empress
Senators Newlands and Warren and Rep
resentatiVes LOngworth, Gillet and Sher-
man. The party will be In charge ot
Major General and Mrs. Corbin and Mrs.
Slocum The Pacific Mail steamer Korea
will sail from Yokohoma on Sept II,
direct from the United States and will
attempt to make a record run across the
Pacific Miss Roosevelt and party wtll
sail from Yokohama for America on the
steamer Siberia, leaving Oct. 7.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-24

DROWNED
IN maine

Portland, Me-. Aug. 24.-Fabian, aged
six. and Albert, aged seven. two children
OF Angus. Gallant OF Westbrook, were
drowned in the Presumpscot river at
westbrook today while playing along the
bank The younger boy fell in and in
trying TO assist him the older one lost
his life.
The bodies were recovered, but not
soon enough TO be resuscitateG. Play
mates ran nearly a half-mile 10 their
home before giving the alarm. otherwise
the lives might have been saved.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-24
NO WATER TO FIGHT FIRE

Brookield. Mass. Aug. A-Scarcity OF
water prevented the extinguishing OF a
FIRE today which burned the residence and
barn and a blacksmith shop owned by
william Edison and situated about two
miles from West Brookfeld Center.
The loss Is $4,000: Insurance about one
half. The FIRE started from a boiler g
the shop.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-24
HAD FITS
Dog Thought 10 Be Mad Shot After Caus-
Ing a Csmmotlon.

A mad dog scare aroused the fears OF
the people on Pond and Winter streets
last evening.
A black mongrel was running about
yelping, swapping and frothing at the
mouth.
When the animal ran into j. d. Robin
sons stable. 1S3 Pond street Il was de-
tained by closing the carriage room door
until Mr.. Dean, the dog officer. arrived.
Mr.. Dean opened the door, dubbed the
dog as 1t jumped out, quickly passed n
rope around IL and with his revolver killed
the pup, which had been suffering from
hts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-24

Have you something you want 20 ex.
change for something else7 Advertise the
fact In The News. It's free. You will
.proht by u.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-24

DO you want TO secure boarding placer
Say so In the classified columns Of The
News free OF charge.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-24

at often happens that a paper OF
5000 circulation covers Its field moro
thoroughly than some other paper
with zoe, 900 circulation covers Its
field and the territory that the
baper OF small circulation covers
must be reached through the col.
amns Of that paper."-Mr. Charles
L. Benjamin. In Printers Ink.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-24

COTTAGE CITY EXCURSION NEXT
FRIDAY
from Providence and stations TO Taunton
inclusive. by special train and steamer
via New Bedford. Popular rates and five
hours at Cottage City.