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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-02
GENERAL
STRIKE MAY
Be ORDERED

New York, Aug. Fin all probability
there will be, says the World. a national
strike against the American Bridge COM
pany Should the strike be called more
than $1,000 men will be involved. Workers
attribute the trouble to the alleged en-
ployment OF non-union men by the Boston
Bridge company. Frank Buchanan. presi-
dent or the International Association OF
Bridge and Structural Iron Workers ar
rived in the city yesterday and will make
hts headquarters here during the contro-
versy
1t is very possible" he said, that a
strike will take place. / can do nothing
for a day or two except 10 wait for de-
velopments. Should the strike be ordered.
IL will have the assistance OF the Inter
national union and other labor organiza-
tions"
A statement was made In behalf OF the
American Bridge company which says:
I'VE have not been officially Informed
about the trouble In New Haven but we
have the right TO sublet our work and
have no right to impose conditions on the
subcontractors further than guarantee
that they must do the work properly We
have an agreement with the unions and
employ only union men when we do the
work directly but In subletting work we
can only choose the lowest bidder N n is
a responsible firm II the union can con-
vince n subcontractor that ~ Is his best
interest 10 employ only union men that Is
a question between him and the union"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-02
W|TTE DECLARES HIS
ONLY MISSION IS To
NEGOTIATE PEACE.

On Board Steamship Kaiser Wilhelm Der Via Wireless
Telegraph Station Sasconset Mass, AFTER good
the Atlantic Segus Witte Russias envoy the
peace conference Japanese Portsmouth
N. H., is in perfect health.
Speaking his approaching arrival American SOIL Mr. Witte
said
II happy America which country anxious
know My only regret that speak English as should
like thoroughly appreciate the whose and deve
opment interesting and instructive.
Il shall also be glad have intercourse with President
Roosevelt who has reached prominent position
and him the greetings of Emperor Nicholas
has stated that the ground for floating Russian
loan America discuss the relations between countries
especially regarding commercial affairs
my only the negotiations for peace but quite
ready opinion questions affecting
lations Russia America with of further strength
enng friendly ST. Petersburg
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-02
ATTORNEY GENERAL FILES BRIEF
IN BEEF TRUST CASES

Helena, Mont, Aug. 2.-In the beef trust
eases. now on appeal before the supreme
court Attorney General Albert Galen filed
the appellants brief yesterday with the
clerk OF the supreme court
These cases were brought by former
Attorney General James Donavan against
the Cudahy Packing company and the
Hammond Packing company. Armour and
company and Swift and company, charg
ing them with having formed "a combina-
ton for the purpose OF controlling prices
on packing house commodities
The state lost the case In the lower
court OF Lewis and Clark county, where
Judge Henry G.. Smith sustained the de-
murrer Of the defendant companies, on
the ground that the law Is unconstitu-
tional The brief OF Attorney General
Galen refers to the decision OF the SUI
prene court OF Illinois IN which the anti
truSs statute in that state was held un-
constitutional. and upon which the de-
PENDANTS base their case. He claims. on
behalf Of the state. that this decision will
not apply 10 the Montana law because
Of the difference IN the constitution. that
OF Montana containing a clause which
makes Il mandatory on the state legisla-
ture 10 pass law forbidding all corpora
lons to enter into a combination OF trust.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-02
Thursday and Friday
ESQ Legs Multon". .f0C
ESQ Legs Mutton"'.11c
Providence
Public Market Co.
STRANGER
ARRESTED
AT MILFORD

Milford, Mass, Aug. "A man who
gave the namc OF Samuel Lewis was
locked up In the Jail at Holliston dur
ing the night on the charge OF entering
the residence of Willard Cozzens, which
Is situated on the road between Milford
and Holister, and on the charge OF hav-
ing assaulted a daughter OF Mr.. Coz
zens.
The man has a broken leg. which, 1t is
claimed, he received by jumping from n
second story window OF the Cozzens
house after he had been frightened away
by the screams OF the young woman.
Within the past several months several
houses have been entered in this district
followed by mysterious atteHpss TO choke
female occupants OF the house and the
assaults were generally ascrbded 20 some
person with an insane temPframelf Z,
Miss Cozzers says that she was a,yak-
ened during the night by a strasR0~ae
beading over her bed and trying to stral-
gle her. The young woman screamed and
the man unloosened his grasp Immediate
ly. At that moment the girls father
rushed into the room. armed with a re-
volver. Finding no opportunity to es-
cape by the stairway, the intruder jumped
through the nearest window.
Cozzens hurried out doors and found a
man lying on the ground beneath the
window suffering from a fractured leg
He summoned assistance and the stranger
was placed IN the lookup at Holiston.
The Milford officers went 10 Holliston
to question the injured man. on account
OF his condition IL was regarded as i'm
probable that he would be arraigned In
court today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-02
AUTOMOBILE
OWNERS
FINED

The first prosecutions under the Kane
act. relative to numbering and registering
the sales OF automobiles, were had in the
9Th district court today.
The respondents were Jude T. Paine or
Pawtucket and John D. Lemay OF Cen
trail Falls.
Lemay had a Stanley steam carriage
which was registered as No. 57
This he sold TO Mr.. Paine who on July
23i speeded the car over North Main
street. and Just where the police have es-
tablished measured course for the pur-
pose OF trapping fast drivers.
Capt. Horton got after Mr.. Paine, OBJ
tanning from him an acknowledgement
that he owned the car.
In preparing his case. Capt. Horton dis
covered that the carriage was registered
with the secretary OF state as the prop
erty OF Mr.. Lemay.
An investigation followed which result
ed In the information that Mr. Lemay had
failed to notify the secretary OF state or
the sale OF his automobile as required OF
him by law
Three warrants were therefore issued.
one charged Mr. Paine with fast driving,
one alleged that he had ridden. driven
and used a car without first having IL reg
istered and the third asserted that Mr..
Lemay had failed to inform the secre-
tary OF state OF the fact OF the sale of
his auto.
Each pleaded guilty. Mr.. Paine was fin
ed 500 and costs on each OF the complaints
against him and Mr.. Jemay was fined $50
and costs for his neglect Of the law.
Both men settled with Warrant officer
Martin and lost no time I'm getting out Of
the court room.
Mr.. Paine said that he had two Stanley
cars and that he went 10 the state house
10 get the license for the old transferred
to his new auto.
He was. he asserted. told that that
could not be done until he had disposed
OF the old car. This he was trying 10 do
when he was hailed into court.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-02

The suit was brought by Albert Bald
win. banker and capitalist. OF this city.
who seeks To enJoin the Mississippi sol
diers from taking possession OF his fishing
and hunting lodge on Pearl river. 1t
seems that permission was asked to oc-
cupy the place for the militia during
guard duty on the border. and ii was re-
fused
MARSHAI,S TO BE SENT.
The troops answered that unless grant
ed permission In a certain time they
would break open the place Yesterday
they broke In. and Mr.. Baldwin decided
to bring suit. Federal marshals will
probably be sent 10 the scene.
So apprehensive are people I'm the
country towns that they will be bottled
up through quarantine that many OF the
municipal councils are meeting to pass
ordinances. imposing severe penalties on
persons who circulate reports calculated
10 cause unnecessary excitement or
alarm.
Henry Mccall. collector OF customs for
New Orleans, has qualified as disbursing
agent OF the government funds to be used
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-02
KAISER SUPPORTS PRINCE
CHARLES FOR NORWAY'S THRONE

Copenhagen, Aug. 2.-Sinre his arrival
at the Danish court, Emperor william
appears 10 have become convinced that
there is no hope OF a prince of the house
OF Bernadotte becoming a king OF Nor
way His majesty now favors Prince
Charles OF Denmark, and he Is quoted
as saying:
IF Prince Charles does not become
king Norway will be a republic. OF
course. l prefer a monarchy. and there
fore shall hereafter support the cam
didacy Of Prince Charles"
NEW SWEDISH CABINET.
Stockholm, Sweden. Aug "A coalition
ministry was formed today as follows:
Minister OF state Christian Lundeberg.
Minister OF foreign affairs. Count A. f.
Wachtmeister.
Minister OF Justice. Judge G. A. Berg.
Minister of war. Colonel l.. III. Tingsten.
Minister or marine. $ A. A. Lindman.
Minister Of the interior. j Widen.
Minister OF finance. Herr Viesert.
Minister OF education and ecclesiastical al
affairs. Herr Hammarskjoh.
Minister Of agriculture. A. n. Peterson.
Ministers without portfolio. Herrep
Petersen and stan.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-02
PATERS0N'S
MAYOR is
MISSING

Paterson, y. J., Aug. 2-Mayor Belcher
OF this city has not been seen nor heard
from since yesterday afternoon and his
friends fear that he may have committed
suicide The mayor has been much wor-
ried by the investigation OF certain COLI
lateral he had given for loans. and the
report by the state banking department
that signatures on part OF the collateral
had been forged.
Yesterday afternoon Mr. Belcher told
his secretary that he intended 10 90 90
his country home at Midvale Last night
George Jackson. a wool manufa cturer
OF Little Falls. a lifelong friend OF Mayor
Belcher went 90 Midvale 10 see tho
mayor. but inquiry elected the informa-
tion that Bcicher had not been there.
Mr.. Jackson. 70 Is said wished 20 ten
der any reasonable sum the mayor might
need 10 straiehten out his Affairs. Will
liam q Martin Of Paterson. a brother-in-
law OF Mayor Belcher. went 90 Midvalc
today. but failed 20 locate the mayor
After n meeting OF business men In
Mayor Bechers office today statement
was given out that his friends will put up
81 o00 OcO n necessary % relieve his inan-
cial strain on condition that he return TO
Paterson.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-02
T|EDMAN
PLEADS NOT
GUILTY.

Westfield Mass, Aug 2-Charles Tied.
man OF Chester charged with the murder
of his wife Bessie Tiedman in Chester
yesterday was arraigned in district court
here today, pleaded mot guilty and was
held without bail to await the action OF
the grand jury the second week in Sep
tember
He was committed 10 the Hampden
county jail in Springfield and taken there
this noon. Tiedman appeared dispirited
and dull. but seemed familiar with court
procedure and made his replies in firm
and clear voice. Since the hearing he has
made arrangements with Richard J. Nor
rissey Of Westfield 10 act as his counsel.
After the hearing, the police say the
prisoner broke down and wept.
He admitted the police say. that he
killed his wife but declared: she is bet
ter off dead than going around with 9TH
er men"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-02
BENNINGTON
DISASTER
FINDING

San Francisco. Cal, Aug. "A special
dispatch to the Call from San Diego says
From an onicial source. the reliability
OF which cannot be questioned, because
OF its connection with the court Itself,
II has just become known what, in sub
stance. will be the report OF the court of
inquiry now investigating the Benning-
ton disaster.
II may be stated authoritatively that
the court will find that boiler b OF the
Bennington exploded. not because OF un-
usually high pressure, but because the
metal OF the crown sheet and the bolts
holding that crown sheet in place had be-
come dead. had lost all life and nearly
all tensile strength by reason OF constant
use and the failure 10 renew the weak
ened place during the 20 years that the
Bennington was In service. The court
will not censure the officers OF the Ben
nington but will pass up the matter and
the responsibility 10 higher authorities
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-02

in an effort 10 prevent the present fever
from developing into an epidemic Ample
money will be at the disposal OF DR..
White and his corps TO carry on their
work. provision having been made By the
last congress to meet just such an emer-
gency as has developed here.
Annually the railways run out OF New
Orleans. cheap excursions TO the north,
east and west. Announcement has been
made on behalf of the lines here that ex-
cursions this year will be abandoned.
VARDAAfAN TAKES THE TRIAL
Jackson, Miss. Aug 2.-Governor Ward
aman left here today for the gulf coast 10
make a rigid investigation OF the COM
plant from Governor Blanchard OF Louis
lana that Mississippi troops have invaded
Louisiana territory and are patrolling
near Lake Rigolets.
FOUR SUSPECTS RELEASED.
New York. Aug. 2.-Four OF the Ave per-
sons taken from the steamer San Jacinto
from Galveston and sent 10 Hoffman 8
Island yesterday for observance as to
fever symptoms were discharged from
quarantine today. The two patients from
the Seguranica were fast convalescing to-
day.
Continued on page Two.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-02
LACONIA CONTINUES
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Iaconia. ~ II, Aug. Two parades.
one of an antique character and the other
composed OF the fire department. the fra
ternal organizations and the merchants.
were the features today OF the celebra-
tion ~ tacouia's 5Oth anniversary which
was begun yesterday.
The first parade was IN charge of Cap
tain James b. Ferdinand chief marshal.
II was followed by the delivery OF an
oration IN an open square by Professor
Kileourhy and by a balloon ascension and
parachute leap Colonel Edmund Tettley
was chief marshal 81 the second parade
The celebration was % close with a base
ball game In the faternoon and with band
concerts and a display OF fireworks In
the evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-02
STEAMSHIP MINNEAPOLIS
MEETS WITH TWO MISHAPS

New York, Aug. 1.-TWO collisions at
sea, one which snapped a propeller
blade. were reported by the steamship
Minneapolis. which arrived today from
London.
The frst mishap occurred in o peHLLosLs.
pockx made around the Minneancu Is s1te
aalther liner, a tramp ship apd3a Ssaisg1
smack last Saturday. July, 2.sTia khe.Lrg-'
lish channel Her comn a.s6eY tcopt alA
sFAaGas F. Bates, said taaSTsys asarey'
'Vxs| vedged so tightly is%ee~t,apFNha
IhLs oalyfcholcc was which OF the other
snlps 10 sza oown. MA
Ne ohoSe'isf sshisg szasSk as the least
dangerous ~ struck th.5aoat a glazclsg
blow which &C rried awaY1CAs oSter rig
ging but did no other serious damage
Two days later Captain Bates believes the
Minneapolis ran over a fragment OF g
submerged wreck Early Monday morn
ing, while the passengers were asleep.
the steamer shivered as from a shock
against her hull and one blade OF the
propelor snapped of. After a short de-
lay the Minneapolis proceeded on her
way.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-02
TO SUCCEED STEVENS

Boston. August 2.-Michsel J. sughue.
assistant district attorney for Norfolk
county for the past IL years was today
nominated by Governor Douglas 10 serve
during the unexpired term OF District At
torney oliver Stevens who resigned this
week on account of III health.
The appointee is a Democrat, his prede-
cessor being Republican.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-02
new BEDFORD COUPLE
SECURES LICENSE HERE

a New Bedford couple sec s<cd marriage
licenses at the city hall this morning. the
groom giving his name as william Snow
aged q. and occupation. liquor dealer.
The bride-to-be signed herself rs Anna
Rollins Lombard age 81 and daughter OF
Andrew Lombard. born In Portugal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-02

New Orleans, La Aug with large increase in te nrber
of during the hours the fever situation not as
favorable today has be though the health authorities peeve
that the confinement infection the quarter below
Canal street is encouraging sign.
President Souchon thought that the heat followed by severe
rain and thunder bringing cooler temperature was to sne
responsible particularly to
Italians.
The of three yesterday among persons
whose business does them into the infected district down
has given impression that the possibly being
carried the infection through the medium of street
has been suggested that the authorities all
from crossing Canal
of between the o Louisiana ard
Mississippi has developed in the filing of wts of ecncnt and IN
against the Mississippi militia in the federal
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-02
OLD COLONY GROCeRS
AT CRESCENT PARK

Members Of the~'ld Colony Grocers' as
sociation are enjoying their annual out
ing at Crescent Park today
The party boarded steamer Warwick at
Fall River at o'clock this morning.
ball game and field sports have been ar
ranged to follow the dinner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-02
CREDITORS Of J. ]. HUBERT
HOLD FIRST MEETING

The first meeting q creditors Of Joseph
J. Hubert was held In the chambers OF
referee in bankruptcy Chester W Bar
rows this morning
Arthur p. Johnson was appointed trus-
tee bond $500
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-02
BARBER'S SLEUTH.
KILLED BY EVANS

Joseph West Somerv charged with murd of George
private detective Evans home West Somerile
night held without bail for further hearing Aug
alleged while trying
Evans wishes The detective said
Allen Barber of Woonsocet search
Mrs Barber employed housekeeper by
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-02
ATTACHMENT OF $500
AGAINST MARK STREIcReR

An attachment OF $500 has been placed
on the property OF Mark Streicher by
Warner Brothers company. Connecticut
corporation.
II is a case of assumpsit. returnabls
Aug Is ,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-02

her and caused a man to be sacrificed TO
crafty his unjust jealousy.
The husband states that he believed he
was right in employing detectives.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-02

Fraser, along with Richard White and
Walter u. Gushing. two other private de-
tectives and three Somerville policemen,
went with Allen ]. Barber of Woon-
socket, who had learned that his, wife
was living at the Moor street house,
where Evans also lived.
The woman left her husband last Sep
tember. She Is Is and handsome She
took her youngest child, two years old,
with her. leaving a six-year-old child with
the father.
Evans. who is a saw filer, lived at the
time in Cambridge He advertised for
housekeeper and Mrs Barber was ac-
cepted from among many applicants.
soon afterward Evans moved to Somer-
Vile. occupying the lower fat OF the
house. and the woman continued in his
employ.
Barber, who is an electro platter, had
long sought TO locate his wife, and en-
ployed detectives for that purpose.
Finally. after weeks OF search, they To-
Gated her and the Evans man.
Yesterday afternoon Barber came from
woonsocket. and with the three detec-
tives. called at the somerville Police sta
ton for an escort
=, SHOT THE DETECTIVE.
3 I.cutenant Cprter Inspector Damery
and tA.x.sz Hopkins accompanied the
,pa ~ Srllt sse-ained on the street, while
iBarber asd'F,1e three private detectives
went ioto the yard and ascended the
tsteps
andIcpened the door, holding n lighted
lamp in his hands,
Fraser. who was in advance, pushed at
the door and stepped inside.
Evans set the lamp down on the stairs
and tried 20 push out Fraser.
Then, as the other detectives followed
inside. Evans drew a .32-calibre revolver,
fred. and Fraser fell with a bullet in
his heart.
The somerville officer then rushed in
disarmed Evans and sent for the am
bulance and patrol wagons.
The body was taken TO the morgue
and Evans was locked up.
The woman was IN n bedroom during
the affair, which occupied but a few
moments.
CRUELTY WRONGED HER.
Sergeant Harmon interviewed her after
the shooting. and she stated that last
Sunday man. whom she thinks was
Fraser. called az the house on the pre-
fence that ne wanted a saw filed
That evening footsteps were heard
about the house. and she thinks that the
detectives were prowlng about.
She denied any reason for her husband
suspecting her. stating that she was
merely housekeeper. and asked why N
,bo Wished 10 leave her home for anv
unlawful purpose she should take her In
FAINT with her
NeiRhbors of -tng fHrntty Etatr- r1at rrG
woman was quiet and we'll behaved. and
that she never claimed 20 he aught but
housekeeper for Evans She was indus
trious and kept the place neat and clean
Her husband tried 70 get her 20 talk
with him after the raeedy. but she de-
clined, saying that he had cruelty wronged
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-02
SPECIAL MEETING

OF the Derrick Engineers. Local 81. at
Labor Temple. Wednesday evening at S
o'clock. Matters OF Importance.
PER ORDER OF THE COMMITTEE.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-02

at often happens that a paper OF
5000 circulation covers Its field more
thoroughly than some other paper
with 100. 900 circulation covers lts
neld and the territory that the
paper OF small circulation covers
must be reached through the coll
umns OF that paper."-Mr. Charles
1. Benjamin. In Printers Ink.
The Penn's Grove record., 1905-08-04
WuOdstOwn Whisperings

Anna, wife of Samuel Austin, of Piles
grove, died on Monday, aged 81 years, in
f1ahneman Hospital, Philadelphia,
where she had been nine weeks. Gan
creme developed from blood poison in her
right foot which was taken off. She was
apparently recovering, but it had got
in her veins and she died suddenly from
heart failure.
The M. f. Sunday school held a picnic
on the lawn in the rear of the Church
Oh Tuesday.
An effort is being made. to raise a fund
to build a chapel at Compromise, in
Warrington, to accommodate the Sum
day school now held IN the school house,
and for religious services. Over 5000
have already been raised, with more in
sight. 1t is desired to raise about $500.
1t is a worthy cause and should be liber-
orally aided.
The station here has been lively with
five buyers Of potatoes. The price reach
ed 81. go a barrel last week for fine stock.
81. so is the prevailing price this week.
e. G. Haines, proprietor of the Woods
town Machine Works, was found dead in
bed at his home here on Thursday morn.
ing Of last week. Coroner McGeorge de-
claf6Q Q6dUn 10 De from natural causes,
Mr.. Haines was GA years old, of an in.
v%entive turn, and the designer of severaI
machines oil which patents had been
granted, his most successful ones beine
used in the tomato canning industry. He
had lately applied himself closely to the
building of an automobile of his own de
sign, and which he had about completed
Mrs. DR.. McGeorge is making a short
stay with her brother, William Turner
at Anglesea.
James Sharp and Chalkley Coles arr
seriously sick, requiring the services o
both night and day nurses.
MIR. and Mrs. Haines Dayis and daugh
tiers, of Collingswood, have been guests
of their parents Mr.. and Mrs. Davit
Davis.
Misses May and Alice Clayton ar,
making a visit with their uncle Murra,
Vandevier, at Havre de Grace, Md.
The congregation of the Presbyterian
and Baptist held a picnic at Elf's Wood
on Wednesday, it being a very favorabl
occasion.
Carl Patterson and Guy Gerwick en-
joyed the breezes at Cape May over Sun
day.