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Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-06
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-18
TO RECEIVE
KNIGHTS
TEMPLAR

Today in Freemason's hall was held the
ssth semi-annual conclave OF the Rhode
Island and MASSACHUSETTS, Society OF
Knights Templar commanders and in ad-
dition 10 the business features there was
a number OF social features including q
reception at the state house late in the
afternoon
Early in the afternoon the party took
the Corsair and visited Fields Point,
where one OF Col. S. S. Atwell's dinners
was enjoyed and then re-embarkinR a sail
down the river was on the program.
On the return 10 the city, special cars
are arranged 20 be in waiting TO convey
the party 10 the state house where Lieut..
Gov Jackson will receive them in the
state room. Next comes an extended troll
ley ride through the suburbs and the day
Is wound up with dinner at the yelling
ton about o'clock when Lieut.. Governor
Jackson and Judge Sweetland are 10 be
the after dinner speakers.
The invitation was issued by Right En-
minent Sir David j Flanders and the
committee OF arrangements includes En-.
Sir Frank T Pearce. EN-. Sir Walter w.
Burnham and EN-. Sir Joseph p. Burlin-
game.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-18

Chicago May IsSamuel Gopes president the American
Federation of Labor and Levy Mayer representing Employers
association of Chicago held but when
they they had settled Another
meeting will be held today.
Clarence Darow and George Perkins president Cigar
Makers union, also in the conference.
At the close of the long Gonpers
made this statement
Mr. Perkins and met Mr.. Darrow and Mr. went
the strike fully We causes and present con-
ditions No proposition for settlement made by
people We simply expressed the desire the participants
that the be adjusted possible ayor
and prominent citizens and they have
ing at an understanding OF the conditions have authority
act in the matter. but only intermediary
1--WE discussed phase of the strike said
propositions for the settlement of the strike any the
people present There is nothing arbrate this
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-18

The fears expressed here yesterday that
owing TO the reported nervous breakdown
OF Vice Admiral Rojestvensky, the Rus
sian fleet in the Far East would lose its
present commander-in-ch chief. turn out 10
be unfounded. Captain Zilotti. the aide-de-
camp OF Minister OF Marine Avellan, to-
day authorized the statement that Rojest-
vensky has not applied to be relieved from
duty.
However. the condition OF the Admiral's
health continues TO be a source OF anx-
iety. II Is confirmed that the report that
he had applied to be relieved may have
arisen out OF the virtual decision in view
OF the condition of Rojestvensky' health
10 send Vice Admiral Birileff 10 Nladivos-
tok. where Rojestvensky in the event Of
his success in the coming battle will take
over the supreme command OF the Russian
naval forces I'm the Far East and occupy
n post similar 10 that OF the late Vice Ad-
miral Marakoff at Port Arthur. and OF
Vice Admiral Skrydloff at Vladivostok.
NAVAL BATTLE SOON.
Toxic, May ls.-The reported departure
OF Vice Admiral Rojestvensky from Hon.
kobe Bay northward renews the popular
expectation OF a naval action In the near
future. II Is believed that Admiral Rojest-
vensky having filled his coal bunkers and
resupplied his fleet Is now in a condition
10 assume the aggressive IL he so desires.
II is the opinion OF some that Rojestven-
sky may make a demonstration In the VI
cnity OF the islands OF Formosa and the
Pescadores and then enter the Pacific en-
route for Vladivostok
This is however. purely speculative
Everything depends upon Admiral Rojest-
venskys plan which, while as yet undis-
closed. may include an extended stay I'm
southern waters
II is reported that the contractors who
supplied the coal and provisions TO Admir-
al Rojestvensky in Indo-China waters
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-18
CAPE COD CRANBERRY BOGS
MUCH DAMAGED BY FROST

Plymouth, Mass. May B-Much dam
age from frost Is reported by cranberry
growers in Plymouth and Barnstsble
counties. who have just completed their
spring survey OF the cranberry bogs.
Owing TO the lack OF sufficient rains In
the late fall and OF the snow during the
winter. many OF the bogs remained un-
covered by either water or snow during
the winter months. and IL Is I'm these
places that the injury 10 the vines re-
suited.
A smaller harvest than that OF last
year IL looked for this summer. but IL
f. believed most OF the vines have not
been permanently injured
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-18
HONORS
TO VETERAN
OF 1872 WAR

New York May ls.-The body OF Hiram
Cronk, the last veteran Of the War Of 1872
10 pass away was buried today in Cy-
press Hills cemtery with impressive mill
tary honors. Nearly three score other
soldiers who fought in the war OF al
most century ago had lain for many
years in the cemetery, where their oldest
comrade was placed today. Since yes
terday, when IL was brought from Boone
willie, the body laid I'm state in the city
hall. All day yesterday, last evening
and this forenoon, there was a constant
stream OF men, women and children. NOV
ing past the flower and bunting covered
casket in the city buildings-the first tha;
had roster there since the body OF Cen
eral Grant laid In state.
One hundred and fifty policemen were
required 10 keep the crowd moving and TO
keep clear the plaza in front OF the build
ing. From the city hall 10 the cemetery
the body was escorted by detail OF
mounted police. the Fourteenth regiment
and a troop from the Second brigade,
National Guard. OF New York. delegations
from L. S, Grant post. G. A. r.. and from
the veteran corps OF the war 1912 and car
riages containing relatives OF the dead
soldier and a committee from the board
OF aldermen, representing the city.
All along the route over which the
funeral cortege passed the streets were
lined with people. At the cemetery
Marcus r. Taylor. chaplain of the Vet
eran corps OF the war OF 1872. conducted
the burial service, according 10 the Grand
Army ritual.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-18

KILLS AN
El0PER

New York. May 1s.--Herbert Leon KEEP
Ter, a bookkeeper. whose home was in
Deland, Fla. died in a room in Sussen
hotel in Sixth avenue today from NOR
phine poisoning. With him was a woman.
who told the police that her name was
Mrs. pona Miller and that she fed from
Deland with Kepier. two weeks ago. She
said Kepler was the son of a Deland
physician and that he left Florida sud-
denly because OF some trouble which he
got into there.
He left a wife and several children be-
hind when he fed. she said. and she left
her husband>t 70 come with him.
Kepler was about 81 years OF age. In,
the room which they occupied the police
found two small bottles. One was filled
with morphine and the other nearly
empty, contained a trace OF the drug
Mrs Miller told the police that KEEP
Ter had been respondent for several days.
When Mrs Miller was arraigned in po-
lice court she was remanded TO the GUS
tody of the coroner without examine
tion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-18
STRAN DED
ON BLOCK
ISLAND

The tern schooner Arthur NJ. Gibson
(Br) OF st. John. y. B.. bound from that
port 10 New York went hard and fast
aground at about three O'Clock this morn
ing on a gravel bottom on the north side
or Block Island. just to the eastward OF
Clay Head. and today remains ashore
though resting easily.
NO immediate danger 10 the schooner is
anticipated as the sea In quite calm. At
the time when the Gibson went ashore
observation was almost totally OBJ
structed by a dense fog. which enveloped
the ocean In this vicinity.
Shortly after dawn this morning when
the grounding OF the Gibson became
known on shore. Captain Sands and the
life saving crew OF the Sandy Point sta
tion boarded the schooner. and stood by
10 render such assistance as should be
needed
Word was also sent to the Scott Wreck
Ing company at New London for a tug
10 pull the Gibson from her position the
chances for the releasing OF the vessel be-
ing considered about even.
The attempt 10 pull the Gibson off will
probably be made at the next high tide
which occurs at about six o'clock tonight
The Arthur NJ. Gibson was build at Glib
sonville. y. B.. I'm 1890. and her hailing
port Is ST. John, ~. B., she is 1H feet
long. 81 feet inches beam and IL feet. S
inches deep.
The name OF the captain and the num-
Der OF the crew is not vet known al
though II is believed she has a compile
nent Of five men and the master.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-18
TROLLEY CAR BROUGHT
IN FOR JURY'S INSPECTION

There is quite an interesting defence
set up by the Rhode Island company in
the suit brought against It by Johanna
NJ. Day. young girl Miss Day was
passenger on a car on South Angel stree.
when there was a collision with an ice
cart.
Plaintiff claims she was badly injured
aud that the car was carelessly man.
aged and ran into the ice cart. There
was a water-trough near the scene of the
collision and the defendant claims that
the driver OF the horses attached to the
carr backed them and the Ice cart struck
the car, causing a small amount of
jarring.
The car in question was brought in from
the storehouse OF the company and w,us
Inspected by the jury at Market square
this neon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-18

He KILLED
5 PERSONS

Chester, w. Va, May 1s-In a letter TO
the police authorities Of this city. a man
signing hlxself "A Johnson" and claim
ing TO be a partner OF Henry Williams.
who was recently executed I'm Roanoke
Va. has confessed to FIVE murders and
numerous robberies. His reasons for writ
ing are that other men have suffered for
his crimes and his conscience troubles
him
He says he has been converted The
dates and manner I'm which the different
crimes were committed as furnished In
Johnson's letter are more complete than
the police records and the authorities be-
lieve It's authenticity.
According to Johnson. he killed wom-
an AZ Chester w Va. two Italians at
Symontown. Pa. man az Hindman.
Pa. and a woman az Martins Ferry. o.
He also claims 20 have assaulted a wom-
an az Staunton. Va. for which crime.
he says, another man was lynched.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-18
TELLS OF HER
FINANCIAL
D0INGS

Cleveland. O., May is.-Mrs. Cassie L.
Chadwick has made a statement TO
representative OF. the Associated Press
concerning her affairs, in which she has
tod OF the beginning OF her financial
troubles. She said:
Since Jan. l. 1901 I have had $3,210,0
OF this amount borrowed not over $780,
fund and some sales.
"In April or May. 1901. l owed only
s53 900. l paid that debt. l was then
induced 10 make an investment which
called for almost 100000. took no Sc
curity for this investment and the trans
action. so far as l was concerned. never
materialized. The investment was made
upon the advice OF friend"
After relating her experiences while
abroad. during which time her husband
and her niece were Ill for several months,
Mrs Chadwick said
Early In February. 1902. after my re-
turn home. I was informed that my in
vestment was a loss, and that l was in
debt s4o0. 900. Besides that sum there
was an additional loss which incurred OF
$500 900. In order 20 meet these obliga-
tions made large loans, for which / paid
heavy commissions.
II have borrowed in all 5000 OBJ
tained s75.000 on my own note. loan
OF $4,000 was secured by me on the en-
dorsement OF a prominent New Yorker
The other 100000 I have mentioned be-
fore.
II have been offered bail by a promi.
nent Clovelander who wishes his name
kept secret. / shall not accept freedom
on such a condition. The person who
makes the offer is wealthy"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-18
STEAMER
CAR0N|A
FL0ATED

New York. Man ls.--After lying 36 hours
embedded in the sandy bottom on Flynn
Knoll, the shoal three-quarters OF mile
off Sandy Hook. the giant Cunard Liner
Caronia was noated today just as the
wreckers were beginning to abandon hope
that she would be released before a por-
ton OF her cargo was removed.
AS the big ship glided gracefully into
deep water and swung slowly half around,
apparently uninjured from her mishap, n
cheer went up from the passengers who
had been involuntary prisoners almost
within sight OF the New York docks since
last Tuesday.
The Caronia came of the shoal with her
stern pointing out 10 sea and at once
started 10 steam back toward the city
1t was supposed that this was because the
narraw ship channel did not afford suffi
cient searoon1 for the big steamer 70
swing around and IL was believed that
she would run up 10 Gravesend Bay and
once more turn her nose toward the sea
and again begin the delayed voyage
across the Atlantic.
on arriving at the entrance to- the Mar
rows. more than mile off Seagate the
Caronia stopped and for some time lay
still. without attempting 10 turn. Whether
her hesitancy and return was due 10 some
injury not apparently above the watefiiHe
was not clear
The Caronia struck on the bar during
the dense fog last Tuesday afternoon in
the pilots efforts TO avoid a collision
with another vessel Repeatedly efforts
10 float the big ship were made and the
efforts were renewed at high water today.
For more than an hour. the towboats
strained and tugged at the big hawsers
and the Caronias screws churned the
sea. After the tide had begun 10 recedc.
however. and as the attempt Was about
10 be abandoned for the time being. the
steamer began TO slip from her bed IN
the sand and few moments later she
was resting free with deep water under
her keel.
Among the cabin passengers on the CO.
ronia were Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius Van
derbilt. Miss Ethel Barrymore and her
theatrical company. and Lady Brassey,
wife Of the owner Of the yacht Sunbeam.
which started in the transatlantic race
for the Emperor William cup yesterday
II was announced at the office OF the
Cunard Steamship company that the CO.
ronia would resume her voyage at 4;90
p. m. today so as 10 pass over Sandy
Hook bar when the tide was almost full
II was asserted that the ship was not
damaged by the accident. Captain Ward
sent message from the Caronia saving
that the ship was in need OF nothing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-18
BONANZA COPPER C0MPANY'S
TITLE SUSTAINED BY COURT

San Francisco, Cal, May B.-The
United States Circuit Court OF Appeals
for the Ninth circuit has handed down
decision affirming the judgment of
Judge Wickersham of the Third Judicial
district OF Alaska, confirming the title
of the Bonanza Copper mines in the
Alaska Copper and Coal company, over
which there has been considerable liti-
cation.
The property involved is the Bonanza
Copper mines, reputed 10 be the largest
property IN Alaska and is controlled by
some prominent New Workers, among
them Norman Schultz. James H. Ralph
and the Havemeyers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-18
CLAIMS
He WAS
TRICKED

The taking OF testimony for the defend
ant in the case OF william o. Haskins VS..
Osmoud G. Goodell was continued in
Judge wilburs court this forenoon and
concluding arguments OF counsel were
made this afternoon Deputy Sheriff Good
ell says that plaintiff who sues TO recover
5000 for false imprisonment was not in
his Goodelrs custody until plaintiff =
fathers home was reached
Mr. Goodel declares a trap was there
laid FOR him and he was by trickery led
20 take the plaintiff out of the state. Has
kin's former home was on an estate part
-sf--yitt-lt was-i4-tl4+ S-tste-4.44a- tsaFt-4l'
Massachusetts,.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-18
PREPARING TO ABOLISH
INTERSTATE TOLL BRIDGES

Montpelier VT. May ls.-Governor C. J.
Bell has appointed Gilbert A. Davis of
Windsor; George o. Ford. OF Derby and
l. b. Seaver OF Washington 10 constitute
a commission TO confer with similar
body OF New Hampshire men. regarding
the prospective aboishment OF the toll
bridges across the Connecticut river be-
tween the two states.
The legislatures OF both states, at their
sessions last winter authorized the ap-
pointment OF these commissions and Gov.
Batchelder announced the New Hamp-
shire appointments some weeks ago.
They will report to the next session OF
their respective bodies which are expected
10 take action on the matter OF making
all bridges free.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-18
WHIPPING POST FOR Wife
BEATERS IN OREGON

Portland ore. May. 1s.-The Whipping
post law" passed by the session OF the
legislature January last. for the punish
ment Of wife beaters. goes into effect to-
d"y in this state
The new laws provide that man con-
victed OF wife beating may be punished
with whipping. not exceeding % lashes.
but this is only an additional punishment
and not the exclusive punishment for the
crime The old punishment by fine or
imprisonment is still In effect under the
new law According TO the new law the
whipping Is conducted within the wall OF
the county or city Jail and by the sheriff
OF the county or by regularly appointed
policeman. ns the case may be.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-18
recommendations BY the
WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE

Boston. May ls-The committee on ways
and means reported 10 the Massachusetts
house today Ought 10 pass on the re-
solve providing for the appointment of a
commission Of two persons 10 sit with the
state gas and electric light commission
ers IN the investigation OF the English
sliding scale OF prices Of gas and cleo
tricity. Similar recommendations were
reported on the bill for a direct Inherit
ance tax. and on the resolve for the set
tlement Of the Cotton claim.
The last named measure provides that
ten per cent. of slsll74 be paid 90 John
Il. Cotton for work as agent. when the
N.1sl. 74s appointed by congress 20 reim-
burse Massachusetts for equipping troops
during the Civil war shall have been paid
by the national government, TO the com
monwealth
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-18
FELL OVER RAILS AND
SUES FOR $4,000 DAMAGES

Before Judge Blodgett today were tried
the jury trial waived cases OF Mary
Palmer and William Palmer against the
city OF Pawtucket and the Rhode Island
company Mrs Palmer fell over some
rails belonging 10 the Rhode Island com
pany that were on the sidewalk and was
badly injured. Mr. Palmer sues 10 re-
cover for the loss OF his wife's services
The defendant claims the rails were
suitably lighted.
Hugh ]. Carroll Is attorney for the
plnintisff who each sues TO recover 5000
City Solicitor Blodgett OF Pawtucket and
l.. s Hoffman represent the defendants.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-18

approached the French colonial officials
prior TO the arrival OF the Russian fleet
and arranged rendezvous at Kamranh
and Honkohe Bays
Confirmation OF this report is, however,
not obtainable.
REPORTS UNFoUNDED.
The foreign office today announced the
receipt OF communication from Ger
many pronouncing utterly unfounded the
reports OF the occupation OF Haichou.
The reports were never entirely credited
here. but their disavowaI was received
with satisfaction.
SUPPLIES FOR RUSSIANS.
Hong Kong. May 1s-A special corre-
spondent, who recently proceeded from
here 10 Kwangchau Bay, Leichau PENN
sula north OF the island OF Hainan, OBJ
served at II o'clock at night, May is.
$50 deeply laden junks loaded with pro-
visions for the Russian feet anchored
southwest of and 20 miles off Cape St
John. The junks exhibited signal lights
which were extinguished upon the stean-
er's approach to Kwangchau bay.
JUNCTION EFFECTED.
Saigon. Cochin China, May ls.--A juno
tion was effected May by the squad
rons OF Vice Admiral Rojestvensky and
Rear Admiral Nebogatoff. 1t :ook place
outside of territorial waters.
The vessels started seaward May Il,
going I'm an easterly direction.
FH r FIT, e55ftefi e55ftefiff1r 1r-fflffs4T-,
Singapore Straits Settlements, May
ls.-The Russian fleet was IN latitude
1890 north md longitude 1l.So east, about
l2O miles northeast OF Cape Varella. coast
OF AMMAN. during the morning OF May l6
according to report brought here by the
British steamer Hong Wani
The German steamer Segovia sighted i2
Russian ships 40 miles from Cape Varella.
May Is steaming slowly north.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-18
HOSTILE FLEETS
WILL SOON BE IN
DEATH GRAPP[E.

Petersburg, May Is-Wit suspicious stoppage of dis
patches from Manchua and strong possibility that Vice Admiral
Rojestvensky his last communications with home and
forth the final the journey with Togo Vladvostok keen
manifested and military circles here the
fold field of
Though the admiralty which has been completely silent since
the advent Rosvensky in the Chinese publishes dis
the growing the united squadrons departed
Immediately after their unure and naval
officials anxiousy expecting of the first smshes between
of the hostile fleets.
Cado confirms the that the vessels OF both
squadrons equipped with apparatus cleaning their bottoms
Admiral will Vladvoso which possibly
for the origin of the of Roeven request to be
relieved CT his command.
military side the indications that rapidly
shaping the preliminary stage of another great battle
The Russian has been ted and ready for action and
General Lnevitch the days
naction
further mobilization of cavalry in districts
dered today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-18

In the presence OF Mr.. Gompers the
influence that gave greatest promise OF a
settlement OF the strike today was an
arbitration committee appointed by the
Chicago Team Owners association and
the Teamsters'' union. The committee
Is expected primarily to clear the con-
troversy which has threatened to result
In a general strike.
TRANSFERS CONTROL.
The team owners have been conceded
by many TO hold the situation. inasmuch
as an attempt by the team owners 10
force drivers TO deliver TO the strike
affected houses would apparently mean
an immediate spread OF the strike
The question TO be arbitrated is the
justification of the teamsters in refusing
20 make such deliveries. In anticipation
OF a favorable verdict. large team owners
prepared today to begin hauling TO the
strike-affected stores. The arbitration
one teamster and an umpire chosen by
the other two.
ARBTTRATOES APPOINTED.
Representatives Of the team owners met
today and appointed their member OF the
arbitration committee. He was said TO
be Edward J. Hines OF the Hines Lum-
Der company. II was said that the team
sters had appointed William j. Gibbons.
president OF the Transfers Joint coun-
ell. as their member OF the arbitration
board. These two, after appointing
third. would, IL was announced. proceed
to settle the question OF whether team
sters should deliver goods 20 boycotted
houses.
CONTINUED on page Two)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-18
WANTS MARRIAGE LAW CHANGED

London May lS-The London diocesan
a.4..lAEaaeal-l -SeSsloii- here under -the
presidency OF the bishop OF London. the
Right Rev. Arthur +. Ingram. passed
resolution today demanding an amend-
ment OF the English marriage law. so as
20 preclude the re-marriage In church OF
divorced persons during the lifetime OF
the other party 10 the proceedings
An attempt 90 modify the resolution in
favor Of permitting the re-marriage IN
church of the innocent party was de-
feated by a large majority.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-18
WEALTHY MANUFACTURERS
BODY FOUND IN RIVER

Chicago. H.. May 1s-The body of Otto
Kroeschell a wealthy manufacturer OF
boilers and machinery, has been found by
dredgers at work on the Chicago river
The finding Of the body ended n search
by the police and relatives OF Mr.. Kroes-
chell that had lasted nine days.
He has been missing since May s. n Is
supposed he either fell accidentally into
the river while wandering or committed
suicide I'm fit OF arrangement