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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-20
RESCUERS FIND AUT0lSTS
IN DESPERATE CONDITION

Flagstaff, Ariz., Dec. 20-The search
ing party which left here yesterday TO
locate the lost trans-continental automo-
bilists Percy Megargel OF New York and
David L. Fasset, of Lansing. Mich, found
them late last night in a desperate CON
ditlon, showed I'm without food os gaso-
lene. l3 miles from town, near a deep
pass in the mountains In few hours
they would have perished from the bitter
cold.
Both men suffered from the cold, but
had managed 10 save themselves from be-
ing frozen 10 death by the use Of gasoline
To build a fire. Smoke from this fire LED
the rescuers TO the spot
BY mere chance a squirrel had been
shot during the day and cooked over their
fire. 1t was their frst food for over 50
hours
While searching for the trans-continent-
al automobilists, the searching party came
across the frozen body of a logger named
Thomas Smith, who had been lost for
two days.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-20
TWO INJURED
IN SERIOUS
CONDITION

New York, Dec. 2O.--With the exception
OF two all OF the injured in the wreck OF
the Stamford and Poughkeepsie trains on
the New York Central viaduct last night,
were on the road TO recovery today
Rev Daniel Bell, the Hungarian clergy
man. OF Port Chester. who is at the Flow
er hospital, was I'm very grave condi-
ton today, He is suffering from a shock
compound fracture of the Jaw. and frac-
ture of the right arm. The fingers OF his
right hand are crushed.
Edward Kleist, OF New Rochelle, whose
skull is thought TO be fractured Is still
I'm "A serious condition
Samuel Foster, OF Norwalk, Conn, a
brakeman, is still at the Flower hospital
and T.. G.. Beckwith OF Greenwich. Conn,
Is at the Presbyterian hospital. From
this hospital. Rev. william IL. Kalker of
Greenwich. who suffered a fractured rib
has gone home.
j. J. Dyer. OF Stamford, Conn. is at the
Harlem hospital suffering from possible
internal injuries, but the physicians say
that he will recover.
John ID. Horn, engineer of the Pough-
keepsie train. was arraigned before Mag
istrate Whitman on a charge OF homi-
eide and was remanded TO the custody OF
tfP coroner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-20
MONEY AND JEWELRY BURNED
WHEN TRAIN WAS WRECK Ed

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec 20.-Besides the
loss of life in the Santa Fe train wreck
at Lang. Kansas, Tuesday. there was
about 5000 in gold and 5000 in currency
and many thousand dollars worth of pew
elry destroyed by the express car at
tached TO the train taking fire
The money was in transit from the Ma
tional Bank OF Commerce i'm Kansas City,
10 Kansas bankers. one estimate places
the value Of the precious stones and gold
and silver at $4,000. Most of the pack
ages contained Christmas presents.
There is no doubt but that II will be
fully six months before the entire loss
OF the express company is known" said
D. +. Murvine, local manager OF the
Wells Fargo Express company. In the
safe was the currency and gold and what
ever space remained was filed with pack
ages OF jewelry. our cashier estimates
that there was about $1,000 I'm money in
the safe. The gold will be redeemed at
practically its full value and we are I'm
hopes that the currency will be i'm such
condition TO warrant the treasury depart
ment in redeeming the greater part OF
IT."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-20
BOSTON'S SUPERINTENDENT OF
SCHOOLS DIES SUDDENLY

Brookine. Dec. 2o-George Fl. Conley.
superintendent OF schools in Boston. died
suddenly at his home here today OF heart
disease.
Mr.. Conley was active in the perform
ance OF his duties. as late as last night
He was born at Lowell. oct. II. 1853.
and was educated in the public schools
OF that city, at Holy Cross college, and
at st. Sulpice seminary. Montreal. He
was master of the Mann school at Lowell
from 1876 to 1882. and of the Butler school
that city I'm the following two years. He
was then elected superintendent of schools
in Lowell. serving until 1856.
Mr.. Conley was then called 10 Boston
10 serveas one Of the supervisors OF the
public schools. and hes erved I'm :his
position until his election as superln-
tendent i'm 1904. Since 1898 he has been
a member of the state board of educa-
ton.
He IS survived by a widow and several
children.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-20
WISDOM ACCUSED OF
EMBEzLING $4,000

Boston, Dec 2O.-George p. Wisdom,
who was arrested in New York last night
on the charge OF grand larceny in wanted
I'm this city on the complaint that he stole
$1,000 from the Vacuum Cleaning company
OF this city while acting as it's manager.
Wisdom disappeared from Boston, about
nine weeks ago, and shortly after this.
subsequently TO an examination of the
books Of the Vacuum company n warrant
charging larceny was isued upon the
complaint Of Elial T. Foote, a member Of
the company,
investigation. made arrangements today
for bringing wisdom to this city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-20

CASES ARE
HEARD

A large number OF criminal cases was
disposed Of in Judge Stearns' division of
the superior court today Some Of the
parties before the court pleaded 10 m
dictments found by the grand jury, while
others had their appeals from decisions
in the district court disposed Of
Annie Murphy. shortly after her arrival
in town last summer was arrested as a
vagrant and was found guilty in the dis
trict court. Today, her appeal being In
order. she floated into the superior court
a vision OF summer loveliness so far as
clothing was concerned She has been at
the state Institutions since such weather
as this was more appropriate. Annie has
a husband In Boston and she expressed
desire go back TO him. The state au-
thorities. for certain very definite reasons.
were willing to speed her on her journey
and she had sentence deferred.
Wilbur f. Kemple, boy, arrested for
assault and battery, also had his sentence
deferred. Revt Asbury r. rom is inter-
ested I'm the boy and Is confident OF his
doing right in the future.
Peter hi Angels was indicted for an
assault with dangerous weapon, ana
there was charge against him from the
district court for carrying razor. Sen
tence was deferred in both cases.
Nelson oliver was indicted something
over a year ago for entering barns OF DR..
Mathews, DR.. Thornley, and Andrews
brothers. He was sentenced then TO
year in prison on the Thornley, and
Andrews cases. Today he was brought
i'm on the charge of entering DIR. Mathews
barn. Sentence was deferred.
The grand jury that reported Monday
indicted Thomas Mckenna and Joseph
Brennan Jointly Brennan pleaded but
McI<enna had to be brought in on
capias. The charge against the two was
assault with intent 20 rob and Mckenna
was held I'm $4,000 bail.
Samuel Newman had case against him
for selling liquor in East Providence dis
continued on his agreement to pay costs.
He could not settle costs. but as he has
been in jail since July % he was let go
today.
II was announced that Joseph McGov-
ern charged with larceny and John j.
Keough charged with assault and bat
terry who had taken appeals from the
district court some time ago. had In the
meanwhile served their sentences and
were free.
Catherine Hamilton and Mary Powers
who were charked with railing and
Drawing on appeal had sentence deferred.
They had words concerning n fence.
Charles Armstrong. while having
good time Halloween. tipped over and
smashed n wagon. He was found guilty
Of malicious mischief and sentenced I'm
the district court Since that he has set
tied with the man owning the wagon.
and today the case was favorably dis
posed OF.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-20
MARINE REGISTER.

Tomorrow the sun rises at 7:1O a. m.
and sets at AIS p. m. High tides at 315
a m. and 3:46 p. m
The following vessels arrived In port
the past "a hours.
Steamer New Hampshire. Hazard, New
York.
Steamer Larchmont. Wilcox. New York.
Steamer New Shoreham, Ricketson
Newport and returned.
Steamer Conoho. Rich. Fall River and
returned.
steamer Islander. Pettey. seaconnet
and returned.
Steamer Sycamore Fall River
Tug Roger Williams. with tow.
Tug S Thomas Brown. with tow.
Tug n. NJ. Waterman, with tow.
Tug r. A. Keeler. with tow.
Tug Hercules. with barges Long Island
City. a. A Sumner and Clinton Point.
Tug c. y. Sanford. with barges Ida and
J. j. Burlee.
Standard oil tug No. Is with oil barges
Tug Reliance. with barge Henry Clay.
Barge Excelsior. South Amboy. 1884 tons
OF coal for the railroad.
SAILED.
Tug f A. Keeler. with barge William T..
Creegan
Tug Nat sutton. with barge Breeze.
Tug C. y. Sanford, with barges +. a l..
No. 4 Lackawana, Tornado. Terrible and
Tug s. Thomas Brown. with tow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-20
TOOK JEWELRY
Elevator Boy EmpIoyed by J. A. Foster &
Co., Arrested

Arthur II. L. Freeman, 16 years old. en-
ployed as an elevator tender by the j. A.
Foster company. was arraigned before
Judge Rueckert today on the charge of
stealing articles OF jewellery, all OF the
value OF s4S from that corporation.
Freeman is an orphan, came here from
Brockton. Mass. three weeks ago and,
having access to the stock ROOM took the
jewelry. one piece at a time. and hid II
in his room all OF 1t being recovered by
the police.
He pleaded guilty and sentence was de-
ferred until Dec. 29th. pending an investi-
cation by Mr.. Wallace as to the boys
Brockton career.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-20
HEAVY BLOW
Continued from Page one)

Continued from Page one)
sturdy organism prostrated by illness
which has been insiduously creeping on
Have you not often noticed how an i'll
man. aided by a robust constitution
throws of a malady and after GONZALES
cence energies from the sick room strong
or and more capable than ever?
THAT is the position of Russia just now
The Illness is I'm no way fatal, nor will
the convalescence be protracted. | can
not say exactly when the patient Will be
able to get out of doors, but, rest assured.
he will not die. The medical attendants
are absolutely sure OF that
THE revolutionary party has been try
ing TO make capital out Of the alleged i'm
pending bankruptcy OF the government
but Il is going too far TO apply the word
bankruptcy 70 the government OF n
great country like Russia. | authorize YOU
10 state positively that the Russian treas
ury IL i'm no difficulty nor do we forsee
any possibility Of financial trouble.
"The revolutionists make a strong point
Of having touched a weak spot by endeav-
oring to bring about a general boycott of
vodka. That Is another OF their random
statements. To show you how unfounded
1t IS. just look here"
Opening his portfolio. the minister
pulled out document showing the result
TO the treasury q fthe spirit monopoly
for the period from Jan. 1 0to Nov. %.
1905. Actual income from that source ex-
ceeded by more than 100000 roubles
(s5 Oo0. .O00-the amount estimated in the
budget for 1905.
How can you Judge" continued NJ.
Shipoff, 'how wild is the assertion OF our
opponents.
Great uneasincss prevails abroad
among commercial circles interested in
Russian business was suggested.
That. unfortunately Is only too true. +"
replied the minister. "And no doubt Il
will take time 10 dispel the distrust. but
you will see that confidence will speedily
Ne restored"
Continued on page Two)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-20
SHANGHAI
IS AGAIN
QUIET

Shanghai. Dec 20.-~All is quiet IN the
town today. Business has been resumed
but the volunteers and sailors landed py
warships in port remain on duty as a pre-
caution against a renewal OF the riotlng.
The United States gunboat Nillalobos
has arrived TO reinforce the Baltimore,
and the British cruiser Andremeda Is ex-
bected TO reinforce the Diadem.
The deadlock GROWN gout or the mixed
court dispute continues The Taotai ad-
heres 10 his demand for the dismissal or
the British assessors ana police IN
spectors. while the British consul refuses
10 yield
The foreign residents here support the
consuls attitude
AMERICAN BLUE JACKETS AR
RIVE.
Washington. Dec. 9O-The state depart
ment has received a cablegram from
Shanghai announcig the arrival here last
night OF the men from the Baltimore.
Presumably they were transported TO the
city from WoosunR. a few miles below
twhere the Baltimore, owing to her draft
was obliged TO lay), on the light dratt
gunboat Villalobos whose arrival at
Shanghai was announced to the navy de-
partment I'm a cablegram today. The
state department advices OF this morn
ing are TO the effect that the British were
preparing for a large demonstration by
both army and navy
German, Japanese and Austrian cruis-
ers were on their way 10 Shanghai.
Quiet prevailed yesterday, but only be
cause of the armored force controlling
the city. The mixed court was still closed.
The dispatches show that I'm Shanghai
at least the ebullton OF anti-foregn
feeling was caused by the conflict be-
tween the Mixed court and the municipal
authorities and that the British were the
particular objects OF Chinese aversion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-20
CLAIMS He PAID RENT BILL
T0C0LLECTI0h AGENCY

Before presiding Justice Sweetland In
the superior court today was tried the
case Of Catherine Arnold against Byron
w. Bennett Plaintiff sues TO recover for
rent amounting TO S54
The placed the claim in the hands OF
the Massachusetts Collection and Rating
Agency but having disagreement with
the concern she ordered IL not 10 collect
the Bennett claim and notified defendant
not To pay any more 10 the agency.
Bennett claims he paid the bill In full
20 the agency and I'm that statement he is
backed up by Manager Robinson.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-20
MASSACRES
CONTINUE
AT TIFl|S

Constantinople. Dec. O-The massacre
OF Mussulmans by Armenians was still IN
progress at Tifiis, Caucasia, and through
out Cauca.sia. Dec. IS. according 10 n dis
patch from Tinis under that date. rhe
Mohammedans were being hunted down
Ike deer. no distinction being made be-
tween Turks, Persian. Tartars or otto
IlenS.
About 200 Mussulman families OF THIS
had sought refuge I'm neighbOring Wiz
lagos. The Cossacks and other troops
Continued 10 plunder the houses OF Mus
Sulmans at Patoum.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-20
BIDS FOR RAILWAY
CONSTRUCTION IN PHILIPPINES

Washington. Dec Decentralization Of
the bids for railroad construction in the
Philippines, has been begun at the war
department and will be continued until II
shall he determined to whom the conces-
sionary contracts shall be awarded
The awards will be decided upon by the
Philippine commission. subject 10 the ap-
proval Of the secretary Of war after
which acts will be passed by the Philip
pine commission. giving the contracts full
force
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-20
CRIPPLE SHOT DEAD IN
Hts HOME BY BURGLARS

Beaver Falls. Pa. Dec. 2O.-Hugh Nc
Coy, a cripple. aged 40 years. was shot
and instantly killed last night by two
thieves while he was sitting at the
kitchen window of his home on farm
near here.
Robert Mccoy, brother. witnessed the
murder. and after a desperate battle with
the burglars escape dand spread the
alarm.
During his absence the murderers looted
the house and secured about 500 In cash.
The burglars escaped.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-20
BELGIUM MAKES DEMAND
FOR SURRENDER OF PRISONER

Constantirople. Dec. 2O.-The Belgian
legation has demanded that Edward Joris
be handed over 10 the Belgian consular
authorities for trial. I'm accordance OF the
treaty OF 1888. The porte objects TO this
and trouble is anticipated.
Joris is Belgian subject, who with
three others. is charged with participation
in the attempt TO assassinate the sultan
last July, and who were sentenced TO
death Dec. Is by a native court.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-20
FIRE CAUSES $4,000 LOSS

Pittsburg. Dec. pa fire early today
almost destroyed the Bovard block. Grant
avenue. Duquesne. Pa. causing loss of
$1,000 The hre Is supposed to have been
OF incendiarv origin.
The department. store of NJ. Weisberg
sustained loss Of $500. six other
buildings adjacent 10 the Bovard block
were damaged by smoke and water.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-20
BILL TO GIVE SECRETARY OF
NAVY POWER TO DISMISS

Washington, Dec 20.-Chairman Foss Of
the house naval committee has introduced
a bill which provides that the secretary
of the navy shall have the power and au-
thority I'm his discretion To dismiss at any
time from the United States naval acad-
envy he shall deem contrary To the best
interests OF the service"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-20
NOMINATIONS BY THE PRESIDENT

washington. Dec 9n-The President to
day sent the following nominations To- the
senate:
Corsul general AT Mexico city. Mexico
Alfred l.. NJ Gottschalk OF New York
Consul general at Coburg. Germany
Frank Dillingham; of California.
Postmasters. Massachusetts, Francis
Norwood, Beverly. George w Jones, Fal-
mouth Frank =. Goss. Hyanis
vermont-Collins II. Graves, Bennlng
ton.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-20
NEW CORPORATION

The United Land company OF this city
was incorporated today by James A.
Pirce. william W. Morse and Howard
Sheffield. who fled articles Of association
with the secretary OF state today
The concern is 20 carry on real estate
business and Is capitalized for $4,000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-20
NEW BEDFORD PAINTER
KILLS HIMSELF WITH GAS

New Bedford, Mass. Dec. 2o.-Charles
f. Phillips. a painter g. years Of age.
committed suicide last night. lie commit
ted the act by inhaling Illuminating gas
taking II from a rubber tube which had
been attached TO a gas burner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-20
new JOB
IS GIVEN
BISHOP

Washington, Dec. aO.-President Roose-
welt today appointed Joseph Buckin
Bishop as member OF the Isthmian
Canal commission 10 fll vacancy I'm the
body caused by the resignation OF Chief
Engineer Wallace.
Mr.. Bishop has been the secretary and
the historian OF the commission.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-20
JUDGE STRICKEN WITH HEART
DISEASE WHILE CN BENCH

Boston. Dec 20-Associate Justice Will
liam Forsaith was seized with an attack
of heart disease today while presiding at
\ session of the municipal court
He was al once removed to his home
where his conrition was stated 10 be Sc
rious-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-11-25

star at the head OF her own company
ana prominent actress will be engag'
cd 70 take her place. The play has
made an unqualified success In New
York
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-11-25
ADELINE DUNLAP
In THE College Widow.

Harry Sanborn, takes a prominent part
In voring to save his fTienh, and
all sorts OF sensational complications
arise through their adventures and
those Of the designing woman IN the
play. \ strong vein of comedy also
runs through the play ana llghtens up
It's more serious episodes.
The Thanksgiving attraction at the
Grand win be "On the Bridge AT Mid
night, which has for its two comedy
characters, the famous Germany and
"Reddy." The bridge scene viii be
given with strong effect, showing
what the combined skin of scenic art
list. stage carpenter, dramatist and
producer can do with the resources Of
the modern stage. The tale Is that OF
a blind mother seeking her stolen child
While the story is full Of excitement
the author claims that he has sought
to avoid the cheap effects OF reckless,
lurid melo drama and 20 give a. story
OF strength and reasouableness. The
comedy parts are the professor and
the bootDlack and both are said to be
full Of laughJble chances.
\ special matinee will be given on
Thursday, Thanksgiving day at y. m.
All next week at the Lyric, lnclud-
ing Thanksgiving, wal be given up to-
The Tiger Lilies" am organization OF
the lively butlasque sort conducted by
the Can. pbeil Drew Amusement com
pany. The features " the bill are a
farce entitled \ Temporary Husband
an eNtrdvugauza called The King OF
the Coffee Fierds,' and tue Tigerscope
exhibit, a series Of startling animated
views. The artists who win contribute
TO the specially acts are Alex Carr, the
well known Hebrew comedian, La Veen
and Cross athletic exhibitors. Richly
W. Craig master OF melody WIN j.
cook. operate vocalist, jeanette Shcv-
wood Coincidence, E2ier and Webb,
vaudeville. actresses, and Cunningham
and Lord described as dancing mar
wells. The Tiger Lilies open This af-
ternoon and viii run up 10 and I'M
Guiding next Fr\ly night
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-11-25

Bernard remained to save some es-
pecally priced articles for her, Amelia
Bingham and Frank Bush were among
the bidders.
ldaleno Cotton the California act
reas daughter ~ the old time min
Strel, Ben Cotton, has made a hit IN
New York on the vaudeville stage I'm
an impersonation OF Mrs. Fiske az Lean
Sleschn1
Ethel Barrymore will be compelled
to use a curtain raiser in connection
with the James NJ Barrie play. Alice
sit by the Fire For this she has se-
lected a charming little sketch called
'Pantaloous IT has not been said
whether on not Miss Barrymore will
wear them.
It will come as pleasant news to all
American the1ter-goers TO learn that
Henry Il. Irving. son Of the late Sir
Henry Irving viii follow IN the foot
stems Of his distinguished father and
rake tour of this country in THE
jury of Fate az the conclusion OF the
London run Of the piece.
uncertain, has no Intention To act
again before next spring II she does
reappear it is doubtful whether she
viii act OIca,y Too ShaWs farce, Cap
tain Brassbouuds Conversion II
shaw holds his own through the win
ter abe Will II not, she Will choose
some other play
Danmau Thompson, for the past "a
years famous as Joshua Whitc0mb I'm
'Tha Old Homestead has retired from
the stage TO recover from an attack Of
pneumonia which he contracted recent.
~ while playing in Boston. Whether
his retirement win be permanent or
merely FOR The rest Of this season de-
pends upon the condition Of his health.
For the present he win return to his
hon" 40 SWJulcy, ~ n. William Law
renee VIII assume Mr. Thompson's role.
The famous Nieanese tragedienne,
Ag1the BarscWI, Is to play i'm English
thi5 season uadar che management Of
Edwin C.. Lawrence. Since her highly
successful appearance NJ the Irving
place The3ter last winter she has been
diligently studying English. and has
arrived at 70 remarkable proficiency
special permission has been granted
her to undertake this American tour
hy Inc mauqg meut Of the H0ffburg
theater, FicunH, and her tour win COM
mence in December.
AZ last Raymond Hitchcock rs tc
have straight plrt IN "a STRAIGHT"
play without the hlnt Of song in Il.
The play IS Richard Harding Davis
luer, Tie War Correspondent lie
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-11-25

from New York and Is said TO be a
thoroughly capable one
The famous "KHtjas" band win be
heard at the Grand tomorrow after
noon aud evening This fine Cana
dian organization once made rare
impression In his city. and doubtless
It's brief engagement now VIII be equal
ly successful
The next dramatic attraction
at tho Grand will be the big
melo drama entitled Her only
crime IT is am exciting play Of to-
day and relates the story Of a young
American Charles Barton. who Ia
visiting Europe and has been led to
His ruin by am adventures. She IN
duccs him to join what he supposes
to be social club. but what is in
reality a regularly organized band Of
thieves. having branches In all the
large cities. Another young American.