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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-25
MARINE REGISTER.

Tomorrow the sun rises At 6:27 A. m. and
sets at b.31 p. m. High tides at I 90 a. m.
and AZ y. m.
The following vessels arrived in port the
past - hours
Steamer Maine. Appleby. New York
Steamer Spartan. philadelphia.
Steamer Larchmont. Wilcox, New York
Tug Aries. New York.
Tug Gertrude. New York.
Tug Standh I'd OIL no 2. Bayonne.
Tug Gsspee. Newport.
Barge Hatteras. Hoboken. 1oes tons coal
60 White.
Barge Nay Aug. Hoboken. with 1855 tons
coal TO smith.
Barge II n. Whine. Weehawken. with
7o1 tons coal TO Eastern Coal Co.
Barge Graham's Polly, Port Reading
with coo tons coal to Eastern Coal co.
Tug Sweepstakes with barge Hamp-
shire.
Schooner Child. Harold
Tug Aries with barges Fostina and =.
s Keller
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EXCITEMENT
IN STOCK
MARKET

New York. Feb. 25.-Speculative excite
ment was rampant on the stock exchange
today. The largest trading centred about
the stocks affected by tho long time
rumor OF a railroad combination across
the continent from ocean to ocean in
cluding New York Central. Chicago and
Northwestern and Union Pacific.
Those stocks were all violently affected
and spread a sympathetic influence TO
other stocks I'm a modified degree. Open
ing sales Of New York Central were OF
10000 shares all the way from l5s TO l59.
Union Pacific was bought at the opening
10 the extent OF 1900 shares from 1859
10 1874. 1t subsequently, touched an
eighth higher before reacting.
The rise in Northwestern ran TO :
points and I'm its subsidiary stock, CHI
cago, st. Paul. Minneapolis and Omaha
TO 4 points. The opening bulge invited
heavy realizations and there were sharp
reactions from the top level New York
Central fell back 3ia Union Pacific ia
and Northwestern points.
The heavy dealings in Pennsylvania were
apparently in sympathy with the New
York Central movement. the opening sales
OF 5000 shares ranging from l42A 20 lRa,
with a. subsequent rise TO 1885.
The stock also subsequently ran off
point The whole market yielded during
the course of the first hour and prices
in some cases fell below last night
The opening gains IN a number Of stocks
had run from one 10 two points and up
wards.
The material advances at tho opening
received additional impetus from Lon
don. where the range for Americans was
generally higher due, no doubt, 10 buy
ing orders received from New York. or
several stocks that opened wide. Penn
sylvania was most generally bought.
Brokers representing Philadelphia and
other out-of-town houses were large pur-
chaseSs OF this stock
Commission houses. as a rule. reported
Increased business from various points
out of town. The buying OF Pennsylvania,
Union Pacific. New York Central and sew
oral OF the more active issues was OF such
an indiscriminate and general character
as TO defy analysis. Naturally the con-
current rise I'm New York Central. Penn
syivania and Chicago and Northwest. the
latter gaining points soon after the
opening. gave rise 10 renewed gossip as 20
deals. mergers and the like.
OF actual news there was none. The
southern iron and coke properties which
were tho chief features Of strength a few
days ago were today rather reactionary.
The tone OF The stock market was fe-
verish and unsettled FOR time with
heavy realizing in the active leaders. but
after the appearance of the favorable
bank statement the most active stocks
shot up again and the market became
animated again New York Central
touched 1904. Pennsylvania went near
TO 1i4 and St Paul touched $50. Union
Pacific met heavy offerings which kept
II below its previous high price.
The late bulge in the leaders was
taken advantage ~ FOR very heavy real
izing iu tho general list and Union Pa
Cinc was under constant pressure. The
market closed highly irregular. but Penn
sylvania was very buovant. selling as
high as iti7s Union Pacific closed un-
changed from last night
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MURDERED
BY MANIAC
ON STEAMER

New York. Feb. 25.--Becoming suddenly
insane and believing that the Mafa was
seeking his life, an Italian, who was re-
turning from this city TO his old home In
Italy, ran amuck in tho steerage OF the
liner Carpathia during her last voyage to
Naples and stabbsG several OF his fellow
passengers. one OF them so seriously that
ne died from his wounds
The murderer was arrested and turned
over 10 the authorities at Naples. News OF
the tragedy reached here when the Csrpa-
tria came I'm today on her return voyage.
The officers OF the Carpathia said tho
murderer was n stone cutter and lived In
this city for several years. When he sail
ell for Naples he was literally supplied
with money, and appeared to be In a nor
NAL mental condition. As the steamer was
nearing Gibraltar however. he suddenly
lost his reason and becoming uncontrolla-
bic sprang upon a fellow passenger and
sel cred his juglar vein with a razor.
Two other men were badly cut by the
razor before the maniac was overpowered
but their injuries. while serious were not
fatal. After tho man had been arrested
he told the officers OF the Carpathia he
was being pursued by agents OF the Malta
who sought his life and that he had
acted I'm self defense. He was given into
the custody Of the italian officials when
the steamer reached Naples.
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her Death
WAS Due
TO A FALL

Havcrhin. Mass, Feb. 25.--Mrs. Hannah
4. Sherman. an old resident OF Central
Falls r. l.. died here this morning at the
home OF her daughter, Mrs. John ~. Ben
nett aged - years, as the result OF an
accident sustained nearly four weeks ago.
She had recently returned from Portland.
Me. with a slight illness after a several
weeks visit with a friend. and having
recovered her usual health attended SER
vice Sunday morning, Jan. %, at the Wal
nut street church.
In leaving the building Mrs. Sherman
fell the entire length of stairs from tho
upper hall 10 the first landing striking
heavily on the baluster post. 1t is sup
posed that she was overcome with diZzi-
ness. Friends assisted her 10 her feet
but she assured them that she was not
seriously hurt. II was not until after
she had reached her daughters home
that she was seized with violent pains.
A physician was Immediately sum-
moned lie found Mrs. sherman suffering
from fractured ribs on the left side. and
IT later developed that she had sustained
serious internal injuries which caused
her death
Her condition was critical from tho first.
but at one time. the attending physician
thought she might survive because OF her
strong condition. Two weeks ago how
ever, her case became alarming and she
steadily failed until the end came She
had not been able 10 retain nourishment
for IL days, suffering intense pain. espec-
tally during tho last hours.
She lived in Central Falls for 30 years.
and during last few years with her grand
son, Walter r. Worcester OF Pawtucket.
Her husband, f. r. Sherman. was we'll
known there.
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over 10000 carloads OF grain await
movement in tho volga district and sew
cral hundred thousand tons OF coal for
the iron and steel manufactures cannot
be budged from the Donesetsky colliery.
added to this IL the dangerous agrarian
movement among the peasants OF some OF
the southern provinces as a result or the
circulation OF the report that the Emperor
March will issue a manifesto providing
for a general division OF lands, which has
been the dream OF the peasants ever since
their emancipation.
CONSISTENT AGITATION.
Here i'm ST. Petersburg the workmen are
in a constant state OF agitation. The en-
pioyers are unable 10 deal with the men
who walk out and resume work on alter
rate days There are now over 10000 men
idle and walking the streets.
RUSSIAN CAVALRY ROUTED.
Newchwsng, Feb. 25.-Via Tien Tsin 10
a. NIT is announced that a cavalry de-
tacbment OF three hundred Russians was
routed at Liuchiawopu. u miles south
vest OF Hsinmington on the evening OF
February q. The Russians scattered in
the direction Of lIsnmngtun.
New chwang Is full OF rumors Of an inn
pending battle upon the Hun river. The
unusually warm weather will probably
lead 10 active military operations.
About 900 Russians were again reported
at a small village north of Niuchtun
on the night OF Feb. o, cross the Lao
river. This morning foreigners residing
here were warned not to venture on west
bank OF the LAO river. owing TO ac-
tvity OF scouting parties on both sides.
Russian agents clothed as Chinese are
everywhere.
THIRD SQUADRON SIGHTED.
Dover. Eng, Feb. 3.-T'he third Rus
sian Pacific squadron, commanded by
Rear Admiral Nebogatoff. passed here
this morning heading westward.
STRIKE STILL ON.
Warsaw, Feb. &.--Contrary to expecta-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-25
1000 PEOPLE
HOMELESS
BY FIRE

Hot Springs. Ark. Feb. 25.-Fire early
tCday destroyed moro than 70 buildings
in the southern portion OF the city. A high
wind prevailed ana the water supply fail
ed. The burned section extends from
Ouchita avenue 20 Oakawn.
There are 300 people homeless. includ-
ing many visitors. The estimated loss IL
placed NJ million and half dollars
The fire burned for moro than eight
hours
The charred bodies Of three women
are reported 10 have been Nound in the
ruins OF the Grand Central hotel
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PEOPLE STORMED JAIL AND
RESCUED THEIR PASTOR

san Antonio, Tex, Feb. IA tlegram
from Lagos, one OF the principal towns
I'm tho state OF Jalisco. Mexico. saying
that as a result OF the arrest aud Inn
prisonment or Father GreEorio Retolsz.
parish priest. a mob Of several hundred
persons stormed the Jail, partly wreck
ed the building and rescued tho priest.
The arrest occurred because the priest
conducted a religious procession through
the streets OF that town in violation of
the reform laws The priest r. now in
hiding and state troops have been sent
TO Lagos to preserve the peace.
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arious important points involved.

The decision says the delay OF the Rus
sian transport Kamschatka. following the
breakdown OF her machinery. was per-
haps the cause for the incident. The com
mander OF Kamschatka signalled 10 Ad-
miral Rojestvensky during the evening
that he had been attacked by torpedo
boats
ORDERS NOT EXCESSIVE.
The admiral therefore. had reason 10
orders for strict vigilance against the
possible approach OF torpedo boats The
majority OF the commission considers
that Admiral Rojestvensky's orders were
not excessive in time OF war. particularly
undcr the circumstances. and that he had
every reason TO consider the situation
very alarming
',Ss~ commissioners. the decision says.
recognize unanimously that the fishing
feet committed no hostile act and the
ma jority OF the commissioners being OF
the opinion that there were not. neither
among the fishing boats nor i'm the
vicinity any torpedo boats, tho opening
ar Ere by Admiral Rojestvensky was not
justified"
RUSSIAN COMMISSIONERS DISSENT
ED.
The decision further saws that Russian
commissioner did not share in the latter
Cpinion
I'm any event. the decision continues.
'thc commissioners are glad 10 recognize
unanimously that Admiral Roiestvensky
personally did all ho could from the COM
peBcement TO the end to prevent the
trawlers from being the object OF fire by
the Russian squadron
Concerning the squadron's proceeding
without assisting the damaged trawlers.
tho decision says:
"The commissioners are unanimous that
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-25
IS METCALF
ESTATE
|NSOLvENT

There was long hearing in the Appefs
late division OF ths supreme court today
before Judge Bic1gett ON the not1on OF
tho complainant IN the equity SUIT pf Ar
thur w. Stanley, executor OF the last
will OF Henry Il. Metcaif and another
against the Industrial Trust company for
n temporary injunction to restrein tha
sale OF bonds of the Unified Button com-
pany pledged as collateral. Judge Biod~
gett did not At onos announce his decision
but took the papers.
In their bill the compiajnants say that
the sale OF stock pledged IN collateral ar
the present time would work irreparable
injury 10 them. The stock, It II claimed
was secured by the Industrial Trust
company at very low price.
The respondent claims $7t;ooe n dtie en-
a note given by Henry b. Metcalf. whose
estate IL declared 10 be insoivent, and
another, Also that the United Button
company has been declared bankrupt by
the United States court In Delaware.
Both charges OF Insolvency ara denied
by the executor of the estate OF Mr..
MetcsiE II was urged that, no harm
would come to postponing the sale until
the appraisers can file the inventory OF
the estate OF Mr.. Metcaf.
on the other hand counsel for the bank
read the affidavit CT Mr. Parks. msnagcr
of the Pawtucket branch to the effect
that there were plans for reorganization
of the United Button company under con-
sideration and IL was necessary for the
bank 10 have et once the legal title to
the stock Mr.. Parks also stated that Mr..
Stanley had submitted a proposition TO
buy the note for $4,000 but when the
bank agreed to sell the $4,000 did not ap-
pear.
Counsel for the executor reiterated ths
claim made in the bill OF complaint that
the stock OF the United Button company
was valuable. Edwards & Angel are
counsel for the executor and Van Slyck
& Mumford represented the Industrial
Trust company
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-25

tions. the Vienna railway strike has not
ended. Tho engineers and 1remen and
the mechanics employed in the machine
shops at Warsaw and sebrowy are dis
satisfied with the terms offered and re-
fuse TO accept them.
a crowd OF strikers today prevented a
resumption OF the train service, which
had been arranged 20 commence at noon.
ATTACKS ON sTOr,ssf..ff1 j,
ST. Petersburg, Feb. 25.--On the eve OF
General Stoessels arrival here, q section
OF the press is attacking him bitterly.
These papers have printed all the stories
tending TO show that the garrison OF Port
Arthur was not at extremities when it
capttulated. The Slouv even alleging mis-
treatment OF the inhabitants OF the city.
The majority OF the papers. however, re-
sent criticism In advance of the official
investigation az being unjust, denouncing
IL as shameful and comparing n to the
persecution of Marshal Bazaine following
the surrender of Metz.
On account OF the death of Grand Duke
Sergius all the plans for a big public
ovation for General Stoessel have been
countermsnded and the man who a few
weeks ago was extolled as the hero OF
the war returns to see the Russian capi-
tai tonight almost like a soldier in dis
grace
ARTILLERY IN ACTION.
Mukden. Feb. 25.--An action in the cen-
tre opened at $40 this morning with
siege guns. The firing OF field guns con-
tinued throughout the day.
AWAITS ANSWER TO PETITION.
Helsingfors. Finland. Feb 3.-The work
OF the Finnish diet Is practically at a
standstill while awaiting the reply OF
Emperor Nicholas to the petition for the
Submission OF measures for the Russi-
fcation OF Finland for the diets ap-
provaL
His majesty's only response until now
has been to order the senate TO report
upon the petition.
Continued on Page Two)
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SAYS HE
WAS IN
EARNEST

Baltimore. Nd, Feb. 25.-Dr. william
Osler. who declared in a speech at the
johns Hopkins commemoration day exer-
cises that the creative usefulness OF n
mar reached its zenith before hs had
passed his fortieth birthday. said last
light that he vas thoroughly in earnest
when he made that statement
What / said concerning the compara-
tive usefulness Of men over 40 years OF
age. he said. was not told jokingly at
al. / meant exactly what / said. / know
there are exceptions but these merely
prove the rule"
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SUES TO RECOVER FOR
DAUGHTERS INJURIES

Martha Feinstefu has through he's
father. Alex Feinstefn. brought suit
against the Rhode rslanri company to TO
cover $1,000 for personal injuries Iftf1S
Martha was riding In vehicle owned 0y
Jacob Fednstein, ana IL II claimed that
q car that was running at q reckless rats
of speed ran against the vehiulA
Plaintiff was thrown against the SIDES ,
ana edges OF the vehicle and badly out
about the head, and she also suffered =,
nervous shock.
John w. Hogan Is attorney sor thsi
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-25
HAMPDEN TRUST COMPANY
HAS RESUMED BUSINESS

Springfield Mass. Feb. 2.--The Hamp-
den Trust company, which closed its
doors Dec. 10, 1908, and went into the
hands OF receivers, reopened today the
receivers having been discharged and the
bank reorganized with increased capl-
tai.
The new president IS ex-State Treas
urer Edward s. Bradford. The former
treasurer. Joseph G. Allen. was re-elect-
cd. The bank did a largo business today,
receiving deposits. Plans for the. merger
with tho Chaplin National bank are I'm
progreqs
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A RUMORED CALL.
BROOKLYN Church Said 10 Be Anxious TO Get
Rev. T. CokIn McCIelIand.

Still another Newport dominic has been
called 10 serve in distant fields. Rev. Il.
Calvin McClelland. Ph. D., pastor OF the
United Congregational church. has been
unprecedented ny the vrstry of n Brooklyn
church, the Seventh Avenue Presbyterian
church. Nothing definite is known in
the matter.
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SENT TO CONFERENCE COMMITTEES.

Washington. Feb. 25.-The statehood
bill was sent to conference shortly after
the senate convened this forenoon. Sem
ator Morgan. whose objection TO the con-
ference held UP the bill last night, Welded
today. The senate also sent 20 conference
the bill for the government OF the
Panama canal zone.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-25
RAIL ROAD TRAFFIC IN NOVA
SCOTIA DELAYED BY SM0i a

Halifax, y. s.. Feb. 8.-The railway
situation throughout Nova Scotia has inn
proved but little today and trafic Is still
demoralized.
Fresh snowstorms almost daily have
made useless the work Of the shovellers.
Through trains due here on Thursday ars
still stalled. An attempt viii 10 made To
get them 10 this city tonight. Through
trains scheduled 70 leave here yesterday
and today have been cancelled.
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CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS.

Chsnute. Kas. Feb. 25.-Criminal pro-
ceedings against the officers and employees
OF the Prairie OH and Gas company will
be started az once. according TO A +.
Connolly OF the advisory board OF the
Kansas OIL Producers association.
Cases will be brought in every Kansas
county where the company does business.
Conviction will be asked for under thu
provisions OF the Farrelly antitrust law.
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SEA CALMER AND STEAMERS
RESERVE THEIR TRIPS

Hyannis, Mass. Feb, 55.-SThe steamer
Manhattan, New York for Portland,
which anchored off the mouth OF Bass
river. Thursday night. on account OF the
heavy seas sailed for her destlna tion
early today The wind was hauled into
the northwest and the ocean IS calm.
The JOY line steamer Scaboard. New
York for Boston. which put into this
harbor for shelter last night. was cX-
pectod 10 sail during the forenoon.
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under the circumstances preceding and
following the incident that there was such
uncertainty concerning the danger 70 the
squadron as TO warrant Admiral RoJest-
versky I'm continuing his route"
However. the majority regrets that the
admiral did not inform the neighboring
maritime powers OF what had occurred"
The decision concludes as follows:
The commissioners declare that their
views as formulated are not Of a nature
10 cast any disrespect upon the military
valor. nor upon the sentiments OF hu-
manity OF Admiral Rolestvensky and the
personnel of his squadron"
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PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS.

Washington, Feb &e-The president
sent 20 the senate the following nomi-
nations: United States Circuit court
fudge for the Seventh circuit Qllinois.
Indiana and wisconsin,, William III Sea
man OF Wisconsin,; United State district
Judge for Ehe eastern district OF Wiscon-
sin. Joseph .. Quarles OF Wisconsin.
whose term as United states senator ex-
pires. March next: collector cf customs.
al Mobile, Ala. William +. Tebbets OF
Mnlnila
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FOLLOWS
MURDER

Oklahoma City. Feb. % Abe Couch.
ono Of the best known officials I'm this sec
ton and a brother 10 the noted Captain
couch, has shot and killed Mrs. Dell Pat
t,rsou. his housekeeper. fatally wounded
Mrs Maud Watts. 81 woman who was
staying az tho house and then killed him
self
'Jealousy Is supposed o. have been the
cause OF the tragedy.
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GOV. WHITE ASKS INVESTIGATION.

Charleston. W. Va. Feb Gov white
has sent a special message 10 tho house
&C delegates asking an investigation of
tho charges OF corruption made against
hm bv senator Caldwell on the floor or
the senate n few dsys ago
Tho house appointed committees ~ iu-
,sstigation To- sit after tho adjournment
Oi the legislature.
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TERROR RE|GNS
IN CAUCASUS.

ST. Petersburg Feb 2sThe today both from Poland
Caucasus very disqueng Owing Lack of direct tee
graphic communication with places the Caucasus verihca
of the countless aoat is impossible but is positively
that almost reign of exists in the territory between
the Caspian and Black
vengeances have utted the of Bak Batoum
Thiz with dead Armenians and Mussehnans
The however of the of Russian gasons and
firing feet Pot, confirmed
Poland the strike situation Is assuming critical
stage authorized may again be forced adopt
violent
situation in southern Russia is also
enacng half dozen roads has been stopped causing
difficulties in the transportation of grain and coal and
business o a standstiu.
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GuIIEO BY FIRE.

Bangor. Ne. Feb. "A building oc-
cupied by r. r. Cassidy a Son. ship
smiths and block makers. was gutted by
Gre early today. The building and con-
tents was valued at s15.coo by the own
ers and was practically total loss,
The loss was covered or nearly 40 by
Insurance
The cause Of the Ere In unknown
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BRITISH STEAMER BANGOR
ASHORE NEAR NORFOLK

Washington. Feb. 25.--A despatch re-
Ceived at tho life saving service today
says that tho British steamer Bangor
las gone ashore one half mile south of
Little Island station near Norfolk, Va.
The life saving crew boarded her at II 30
o'clock this morning.. reaching her In surf
iDats but the crew OF . declinod to leave
the vessel
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IRvINGS CONDITION IMPROVED

Wolycrhampton. England. Fcb 25--Sir
Henry Irving passed n good night. the
bulletin of nis physicians SAYS and his
condition today Is markedly improved.
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FIRING UPON
THE TRAWLERS
NOT JUSTIFIED

Paris Feb asThe international the North
incident finds that the opening of fire by Admiral Roestcnsky
justified"
The decision publicly announced the closing OF
this lengthly forth
incidents the opinion the adras the
various important points involved.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-25

Tho longer a business
man lives the more he ap-
preciates the value of tell
ing the public, by adver-
tising. that he is still alive.
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TOMORROW:

Rain or snow, followed by
fair.