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Potosi journal., 1905-07-12

IN the matter of automobile exports
10 Germany this country stands Sec
ond to France, leading Great Britain
oy a comfortable margin.
Potosi journal., 1905-07-12

The board of railroad and warehouse
commissioners last April issued an
amendment to their schedule prescrib-
ing very much reduced rate on flour
III less than car load lots. that is to
say, on 10000 pound lots or more. The
board has now issued an order effective
August 1. applying the -four rates to
meal bran mill stuffs. shorts, mid
dlineS. grain screenings and ground
feed. The effect of this order will he
to reduce the rate on mill products in
less than car load lo,s about 40 per
cent, thereby saving to the customers
In this state many thousands of dollars
in the course of year
Potosi journal., 1905-07-12
lis IN 4 RECE, ,VER'S HANDS
Result of Fraud Order Against Peo-
ple's United States Bank.
Judge Selden p. Spencer. of st. Louis,
Appointed Receiver and lmme-
diately Qualities.

st. Louis. July 11.-Judge McEihin-
ney Of the ST. Louis county circuit
court. has appointed Judge Selden p.
Spencer receiver of Edward c. Lewis
Peoples United States bank. The ap-
pointment was at the request of Sec
retary of State Swanger.
Judge Spencer Immediately qualified,
furnishing bond for $3.50 900, and went
at once to the offices of the bank to
take charge Of it.
The action of the secretary of state
follows the issuance of the fraud order
by General Cortelyou, on
which thousands of letters being re-
ceived at the St. Louis post Office ad-
dressed to the bank are being stamped
fraudulent, and returned 10 the send
ers.
Following is the estimated condition
of the bank:
IJABlLITl FIS
Potosi journal., 1905-07-12

Daniel B. Holmes. who represents a
gas company of Kansas City which
tas heen operating in the Kansas
fields, has been granted a franchise By
the Springfield city council to supply
natural gas. The company represent
ed by Mr.. Holmes owns the line re.
Gently built To Joplin. and it is pro-
posed to extend it 10 Springfield, sup
plying ga t.. all the intervening towns
through which the pipes pass.
Potosi journal., 1905-07-12

State Treasurer Gmelich has received
est on the states money in their
keeping for the month of June the
amount being s7.7S473 The total
sum derived by the stare from this
source for the three months ending
June 80 is So4.647.1S In Nay the in
terest amounted to sS,3521S. AMI in
April ii was $S51C27. The several
depositCries paid these respective
Sims in June
Potosi journal., 1905-07-12

SubSr rirtionS to stock
tI'dtiNI 80 t''''t''
DEPOSITS, tabout) ..... :1tAn 900
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-23

Money makes tho marc 60 said the
oil. fashioned man.
not ~ It's my husbands money that
has been hot on her" answered young
Mrs Torkins. sitively.-Washington
star.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-23

The season will commence July g. and
10 large purses will be offered.
In securing the dates mentioned the
new association has been very fortunate,
as the racing will commence in Nara
gansett park when the season closes at
the Brighton Beach race track
The capital OF the new company is $780,
600. Negotiations for the purchase OF
NarraRansett park track were conducted
with Mr.. Perkins OF Providence, tho for
mer owner but recently. August Belmont
IL anxious 20 see the sport thrive, but
is in no WY connected with the new COM
pany, II is said. though his past nssocia-
tion with Mr.. Mention would lead the
racing men to believe that he was.
BUILT UP BY sPRAGUEs.
Narragansett park was hobby of tho
late Amasa Sprague OF Cranston, and was
formerly a part OF the great tract OF land
owned by the firm of A. w Sprague,
when that Arm was i'm it's glory I'm this
state. Amasa Sprague to have n place
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-23

NARRAGANsETT
MAURICE M. MNToN, ExAssEMeLY
j. or PROMINENT
PROMINENTLY
BUILT AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS MADE
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-23

where he could exhibit horses and
test their speed against the tro:ters Of
his neighbors established Narragansett
park IN the COS.
Nothing was too good and he lavished
money upon its improvement I'm the most
reckless manner. Here. until the fail
ure OF tho house ne was accustomed 10
complete with his horses against all COM
ers
Later other hosemen in the state took
hold OF the place and il was used as the
headquarters OF gentlemen's driving
club. I'm which the late j. h. Barnaby was
one OF tho prime movers.
For many years 1t was the scene OF the
annual State fair until that proved a
financial loss 10 its promoters.
For many years the Grand Circuit has
met thero and the track has acquired
the reputation OF being ono Of the fast
est in the country. But once within the
past few years have running races been
held there.
The track has a mile eclipse and a
half-mile oval the last being a recently
built affair.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-23
BODY IN
RUINS AT
BROCKT0N

Joseph II. Rockwell. tho father OF David
Rockwell. the engineer who mot his death
Ir, the explosion at the factory OF r. u.
Grover n Co I'm Campello, last Monday.
is n resident OF Fast Providence and a
member OF the firm OF ]. R. Rockwell n
Son. who are dealers I'm violins and other
musical instruments I'm the Conrad build
ing. this city.
When Mr.. Rockwell was seen Mt his
place OF business yesterday he talked
very freely OF the tragedy OF his son,
showing at times deep emotion.
Ho said the frst that he heard about
the explosion was when he got tclc-
phone message from Brockton and as the
fate OF his son was at that time unknown.
he started at once for that city
arriving there late I'm the evening he
vent at once TO the home OF his son
wife. and stopped a few minutes to look
at tho scene OF the tragedy.
lie said never I'm his life does he expect
To sec another such sight.
The next dav he went TO the hospital. n
rrnor' being circulated that his son had
b,cn conveyed there. but at the hospital,
however. nothing was known OF him.
NJ. Rockwell then went TO the ruins or
the Grover plant. ana found what he was
seeking. In a chair close to Mhere tne
hotter had stood was a part OF his son 3
lNcdy. one leg and head being missing In
tho overalls was found a pair Of cutting
pliers. q watch and Knights OF Pythlas
cIifrm were found nearby.
rlmer Rockwell a brother Of the engi-
n,er was IA the office, yesterday when
tho reporter called. lie said he had work
Cd I'm tho Grover factory with his brother
in the engine room and had often caution
cd him against getting up too much
steam. saying that the boiler would not
sti nd n. and on orc occasion he said, he
ret- embered that he dumped tho waste
TINT comes from thS manufacture ofshoes
into the frebox and that IN n short time
80 much steam had been generated that
the safety plug blow out.
when asked N he Fnew why his brother
had used the old boiler when he had the
rev one at hand. he said that 20 was be-
cnuge they were installing \ now CRATE
uncer tho old bo,ior 80 that the new one
could get chance to cool OF.
Mr.. Rockwell said that his son was
man % steady habi:s and was much de-
voted TO his work
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-23
The Weather

) UNIVERSITY HALL.
) BROWN UNIVERSITY.
, FORECAST.
} From .. m Thursday 10 .. m.
, Friday. For Providence and vfcin- I
, ity; Fair tonight and probably Fri (
day; warmer tonight and Friday.
q,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-23
TAMPERED
WITH WATER
SUPPLY

New Orleans, La. March 23.-AccordinG
10 statement made here by President
Stuyyesant Fish of the Illinois Central
railroad, tho water supply of the stuyve-
sant dock chat companys local shipping
terminal which was destroyed by fire re-
Gently, ontailing a loss OF $1,000, ,ooo). was
tampered with by unknown persons. os-
tcnsibly for the purpose of aiding the In
cerdlaries.
II do not care to say anything about
the origin OF the fire until the investl-
cations have been completed" said Mr..
IIsh, but do know that our water sup-
Vly was tampered with on that night In
manner which prevenaed US from saw
ing much property"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-23
PROFIT BY EXAMPLE.
U. S. Army Officers Had Conferences on
Lessons Learned In War In East.

Washington. March 2S.-Results Of the
obs. ations OF American army officers
during the Russo-Jaranese war formed
the subject OF a conference yesterday be-
tween the President and Assistant Secre-
tory OF war oliver, Gen. Crozier. chief Of
the bureau OF ordinance. and several Of
fcers OF the general stan.
The Importance OF individual initiative
I'm the soldier and OF higher physical
ttainlng than heretofore has character
iged the private H. the ranks has been
mace evident.
rhe conference yesterday was prelimin-
try 30 tho adoption OF such means as
will increase the training and add TO the
Inst ative OF the enlisted men In the army
Methods will be taught them which are
born OF experience and observation.
II Is expected these methods not only
will increase the efficiency OF the private
soldies. but also Will enable him the bet
ter 10 protect himself and perhaps his
comrades in time OF emergency. The new
methods will be promulgated In general
CT derc to the army.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-23
NEWSLETS

("White lies" were condemned az mex
cus6ble in a discussio before the Brown-
ing society OF Philadelphia.)
No more white lies? Well that Is tough!
We surely have hard work enough
10 maintain lifes amenities
Without tho weight OF such decrees
" hen callers come with wits passe
Who had much better stay away.
can now no more tho maid say: "No'm,
This afternoon she amt at home?
And when you meat them face 10 face,
Wlat truthful phrase can take the place
And still leave peuccful atmosphere
OF I'm 30 glad YOU came. my dear
Or Il perchance you meet friend.
As through the street your way you wend
To him what else Is there 10 tell
But you are looking very well
Wher asked expression OF your views,
Nrat isst. safely you can choose,
With no intention TO deceive.
put say what peoole want 20 believe
Again. when your opinions asked
Now won't your nerve be somewhat task
cd
Ana suffer much embarrassment
Ls say aught else but Excellent?
No moro white Hes? IT may be so,
Int II II IL a world Of woe
VIII quickly shirt vel 10 an end.
For not a soul will have friend.
Indianapolis News.
John Coffey was placed on probation
by Judge Sweetland this morning for non
support.
Mary Russell. an old timer. was today
sentenced to the state farm for two years
by Judge Sweetland for being n common
drunkard.
Catherine Taft was held in $1,000 by
Judge Sweetland today for trial tomorrow
on the charge OF keeping a disorderly
house on Richmond street.
a horse belonging 10 Samuel Gilman OF
II Inez court was taken III In front OF
10 Benefit street. at 6:15 p. m. yesterday.
Agent Capwell OF the ti-cruelty society
shot the animal.
William McCaughey of 400 Westminster
street reports stolen from his room March
18th a dozen silver plated knives and
forks a razor and a pair OF opera glasses
all OF the value OF 3ll.
A pool ball was thrown through n
large pane OF glass In the basement of
the Warwick building. Is Richmond
street. az 1875 y. m. yesterday. The
person who did the act is not known.
Michael Crane OF 176 Swan street re-
ports his hen house at the rear OF his
residence was broken into Tuesday night.
Ten hens and rooster. all Of the value
OF SIS. were stolen. George T.. Gulick OF
5b Burnside street lost hen the same
way on the same night.
Miles Morris. IA; Joseph Iarkin, 10,
and Frank Sulkoytes. is years old. were
before the police court today for throw .
ing snowbals at school children as the
latter were leaving the Amherst school
house yard yesterday. Morris was fined
81: the others we're mulcted in 81 each,
as they were already on probation.
Capt. Lawrence and Lieut.. Stone
dropped I'm at a house on North Main
street yesterday afternoon. As a result
I'm the Sixth district court today Robert
Brinkman was fined $40 and costs, and
Annie May was placed on probation for
improper conduct. and Mary Campbell
was sent 10 the Sophia Little home for one
year
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-23
AMERICAN TELEPHONE AND
TELEGRAPH COMPANY PONDS

American Telephone & Telegraph com
many bonds oversubscribed. subscriptions
Tor s25 0o0 90 American Telephone A. Tele-
graph company bonds purchased bv Kid
der. Peabody A. Co. ~ Boston, and BAR
ing brothers & Co. London. were opened
NJ 10 O'Clock yesterday morning and Inn
mediately closed: nearly uoocO,ODo Of
these bonds having been taken abroad.
This is the first time IN the history OF
the company that any considerable
amount Of their securities were taken in
Europe. The bonds sold abroad were
taken BY investors Subscriptions were
received I'm Rhode Island for these bonds
by Wilson, Slade a Co. Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-23

The association comprises but IL mem
bers, all building firms, and the COVER
nors are BENJAMIN f. Smith, president;
Charles II. Hathaway. vice president;
Edwin G. Penniman. secretary; treasurer.
Joseph +. Cole and NJ J. Houlihsn.
There was a brief reception in the mid
die room of the Wellington suite and
about o'clock the members and guests
fled in and were seated at the small
tables. winch were prettily decorated and
had large vases OF flowers as centre
pieces. Souvenir booklets OF blue and
gold were given each guest and the at
tnActwe manner in which they were pre-
pared added TO the appearance OF the
table.
AT tho guest table were President
Smith. Governor Utter. Mayor Miller and
Mr.. Foster Hon. Charles u. German,
Inspector OF buildings Spencer II. Hop
kins. Hon. Joseph +. Burlingame. speaker
Of the house Of representatives; Charles
Alexander and Michael Dooiey.
ATrRACTfvELY ARRANGED.
This table had a very tasteful and ap-
propriste decoration by Steward Richard
Butler and Alfred Brand. the Wehng-
tons head waiter.
IL was made prominent among the 9TH
ers by tall vases OF Easter and Gala
lilies.
The section Of the table furthest from
the toastmaster was taken up with a rep
sentation OF broken ground made by
ferns bread crists and smilax. and TO
show that IL was rugged land a flock
of toy sheep were seen gamboling about
upon st.
A fence with baked bread posts sepa-
rated The broken ground from cleared
land and here In miniature park was
shown the effect OF the builders work in
increasing land values. About a mlrrorcd
lake IN which were little swans. was a
village Of Swiss cottages with roads and
drivewsys leading 10 each. and the whole
Illuminated by dozens OF small incau-
descent lights. over the black coffee
and cigars the sssemblage OF about l00
business men settled down for the sea-
son OF speech making
President Benjamin r. Smith introduced
Hon. Charles r. German as toastmaster
and the latter said he did not know
whether it was Q compliment or re-
strsint upon his garrulity. this honor. No
structure n builder could erect could ef-
fccfually restrain him
. There Is no calling iTpon the face OF
tie earth that Is greater than that of the
builder which equals almost that of ma
tire Itself
Your foundations have always beer
true and the buildings straight and last
ms Gentlemen yoI represent one OF the
ost famous. cultured and honored CALI
bgs n this world
GOVERNOR INTRODUCED.
Mr. German Introduced GOV. Utter az a
man with a head nnd "a heart and the
r,anlihood TO say what he believes TO be
true and right.
Governor Utter started In by saying
tisat nothing was said 10 him that led him
to believe he would be expected 90 play
Tom Tucker and ~'sing' for his supper
but suspected there was something like II |
IN he wind.
accidentally he paid a glowing tribute 10
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-23
MAYOR AUGUSTUS S. MILLER.

CONSIDERABLE AMONGST PEOPLE
UNDER
BUILDERS ASSOCIATION,
FuHT.FooTEo
o
EMPAATcALLY,
sELFoovERNMENr
COUNTRY TOWN DOMINATED
H.. Al
ON
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-23

'he ability OF the chief speaker, Mr.. Fos-
ter OF Boston, announcing that he anticl-
pated great pleasure in his address.
II haven't a ready made speech so what
] say will be just what ] feel and believe.
/ cent want you TO think that ever say
what / do not believe. but just that this
IS an exceptional occasion
81 understand that In your organization
that you aim TO make your relations with
the men employed by you such as will
naturally benefit both parties concerned.
"hcur record OF being able 10 adjust
every grievance thus far without calling
In but one outsider Is one to be proud OF.
When two men of differing classes OF So
clety meet, two men with different view
FONTS and interests. get together with an
idea OF better understanding each other
and "A recognition that each has rights,
there Will be very little trouble, as you
have found.
AN EASY SOLUTION.
Ell other crafts and interests take n
similar view OF the problem and proceed
along similar lines the vexlng labor prob
lem will be one that will arrive at an
easy and early solution.
81 want TO ask you people TO remember
that the man who is dependent upon his
wage earners has rights. and also that
the man who has belonged 10 labor unions
rights also.
"It is no more right for you to demand
that he n laborer. make demands against
the master builders as an individual than
II IL right for the union 10 require the
master builder as an individual TO treat
with a.
you Rhode Islanders know that I am
a stickler for the policy that each man
wear his own hat and travel under a.. as
well as carry on his own thinking under
II for himself
Public officers should regard their
position as a public trust. and n both
official and citizen remember the Golden
Rule OF Doing Unto Others as You
Would They Should do 10 You the state
and country would be better for e."
The governors earnest remarks were
heartily applauded.
STATES STEP DAUGHTER
The POSTMASTER then spoke OF the work
OF the builders as manifested I'm tho sky
line and recalled the times when the
Arcade was tho chief architectural mas
terpiece
After referring 10 tho city Of Provl-
dence as the step-daughter OF the state.
because she was so often stepped upon.
he introduced Mayor Augustus s Miller.
Mayor Miller said he concurred with the
stepped upon part OF the toastmaster'
statement lie called attention TO the
fact that though the sky line had changed
there was N whole lot OF chance for i'm
provcment along the line of nreproof
saying that from the report ~
the national underwriters ne would infer
that Providence was not well built from
an Insurers standpoint.
Mayor Miller referred 10 Governor IT.
.ers speech az the Rural Progress con-
ference at Brown university. he said in
answer so the question OF Whether or
rot the state was well governed by the
towns"
~ answer you NO Emphaticslly
lo'
The country towns have governed us.
Continued on Page Sikh
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-23
A SKY SCRAPER FIRE.
Lives Of Many Girls on Upper Floors Of
Empire State Building Endangered.

New York. March 2S.--Many lives were
endangered and damage TO the extent Of
5000 was done by a fire in the ninth
story OF the Empire state building, at
broadway and Blcecker street. yesterday.
Scores OF girls employed in the upper
portion OF the building were thrown into
4 ranic when flames swept up from tho
seventh fooh. whore the fire started. and
~ was only by the greatest good fortune
that oil escaped As II was many were
mere or less bruised IN the crush which
followed tho rusn Gown the stairways.
n was believed for tome that many
of the girls had been cut OF from escape
o1 tnc upper floors so quickly did the
Fan o. spread. but all finally were ac-
counted for. The Gre was confined TO the
three upper stories end was subdued after
about an hours hard work
Tho blaze was most spectacular one
ard brought out a great crowd, which
blocked Broadway and the other streets
in the vicinity Pcserves from five sta
tions were called iefore the police sue
CO Jed in forming fro lines.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-23

Delightful Relief from catsrrh. Here
is one of n thousand such testimonies.
The Rev A. ID. Buckley, OF Buffalo SAYS:
Il wish all to know what blessing DR..
Agrew's Catarrhal Powder Is In case
OF catarrh. | was troubled with this
disease for years. but the irst time ] used
this remedy it gave most delightful relief.
I now regard myself entirely cured after
using ~ for two months. .'-2A
Sold by w H. Meek. "a Camp street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-23
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING IN rHe
NEWS.

ic per word first insertion &c repeat.
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swks. &c. per word. limo. Sc. per word.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-04-05
MORMONS TO HOLD
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
WILL MEET AT LAIE FOR FOUR
DELEGATES TO BE HEARD.

The annual conference of the church
of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
win commence tomorrow at the Nor
mon Settlement at Laie. a number Of
leaders and prominent members of the
church left by tie morning train today
for Laie. The conference will be at
tended by delegates from all parts of
the island and viii last for four days.
About 500 people are likely to attend.
Reports from the various delegates
of the progress and prospects of their
districts will be heard and discussed
during the session Of the conference.
There win be services during the ses-
sion and musical exercises. President
Samuel f. Wooley the Bishop, will
preside.
The conference viii conclude on
Sunday night, when the assignments
of elders to the various districts about
the islands will be made. Elder Abra-
ham Fernandez will not go to Laie un-
til later this week.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-04-05

on bh ie.,nt tou uavuIimo'uu
H Ht ih, head
An those taking part Boo tho EIkH
minstrel show are requested to attend
tbo rehearsal nt EIkr h1l ou Thursday
evening 8t - O'Clock sharp AZ thorc
VIII boz only a few more rchcarsals be-
fore the performance. nll those interest
pd VIII nlc1sc De present
Mr. aud Mrs A. a. Lnsher Miss j..
E Losher Miss NJ D. Waterbury and
others comrisiuR "a Raymond a. Whit
comb uarty who have been in the ISL
auds for some weeks returned today
by the Alameda. They express Them
selves as having had very delight
full stay
The date of the opening festivities
of the Hawaii Yacht Club has been
changed from April 10 to April o. on
the latter date grand ball will be
given at the Peninsula boat house. and
all the yachts of the club viii be moor
ed In the lochs and brilliantly illumiu-
ated I'm honor Of the occasion.
The older residents of Honolulu will
be glad to hear that Captain W. J..
Chambre. of the British Navy. who
married one of our island girls, Miss
Ida Won Pfster, has just been appoint
ed Kings Harbor Master at Dover,
England. having just retired from his
position i'm the Sheerness Dockyard
where he with his family have been
living for many years.-Anglican
Church Chronicle.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-04-05
STEVENS HAS GOOD LETTERS.

G. H. Stevens, who has been arrested
charged with gross cheat, had the case
continued for two weeks today by
Judge Whitney. Stevens has some ex-
cellent letters of recommendation from
prominent California commetcial firms
with whom he worked for some years.
He states that when he gave the check
to the Moana Hotel management and
which was the cause for his trouble, he
was certain that he had more than
enough money in the Bishop & Com
pany Bank to meet the check, as he had
sent a friend to deposit $50 some days
before.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-04-05
PRAISE FOR THE new
SUPERINTENDENT
THE GARDEN ISLAND, HIS HOME
PAPER GIVES HIM A VERY
FLATTERING SEND OFF.

The following is from the Garden ISL
and Of April 3, published on Kauai,
when the new Superintendent of Public
Instruction ]. G. Davis has lived most
Of the time since he came to the Ha-
waiian Islands:
I'VE can only hope the Governor may
see fit to appoint Inspector Davis to
the vacant position, as we know of no
one more admirably fitted to do eff
Gent work than he, His many years
of untiring labor in Hanalei has been