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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-10
RuSS|A'S ENJOYS
NOW HAVE JAPAN'S
TERMS OF PEACE.

ranged that the reply and oil formal conf
munications should be made In writing.
This understanding having been reached
Just before the session adjourned, Baron
Komura handed the document 20 Mr..
Witte. who thrust It in his pocket with
out opening II.
ExA.dINE THE PEACE TERMS.
While the japanese went 10 luncheon,
Mr Witte with 45aron Rosen repaired 10
their private rooms. where they examined
the document upon which so much de-
pends.
desire for expedition was expressed
upon both sides. While il is hardly possi-
BILE that the Russian reply oan be given
at this afternoons session. the plenipo-
tentiaries will remain at the navy yard.
the japanese awaiting the pleasure OF
the Russians. Only Mr. Koroscovetz OF
the Russian mission returned from the
navy yard TO the Wentworth for the
purpose OF communicating 10 the press
about this mornings meeting.
Immediately after the adjournment Of
the meeting NJ. Witte set his secretaries
10 work 10 put into cipher the conditions
OF peace presented by Baron Komura.
which are now being cabled to st. Peters
burg and will be Immediately transmitted
to the emperor. NJ. Witte personally put
into cipher his own comment upon the
character Of the conditions and his
views as 20 what action had best be
taken.
AFTERNON SESSION ABANDONED.
The Japanese peace envoys left the ma
val stores building at the navy yard I'm
their automobile shortly after o'clock
indicating that the afternoon session OF
the conference had been abandoned. The
automobile OF the Russian ENJOYS at this
time was waiting at the doors OF the
building. The Russian minister 10 Pekin
was In consultation with the Russian
plenipotentiaries at the navy yard during
the session today.
VI. WHITES VIEWS MODIFIED.
St. Petersburg. Aug 1O,--Despatches re-
ceived here. from Portsmouth, n. H. in
dicate that Minister Pokotilofrs arrival
has resulted in an important modification
In Mr. Whites views. Mr.. Witte is now
willing to make terms with Japan condi-
toned upon TIE surrender OF the Chinese
eastern railway between Harbin and Port
Arthur. and TO satisfy the financial de-
mands OF Japan II reasonable, provided
Russia Is permitted to retain Sakhalin.
These terms have been communicated 10
Peterhof and are satisfactory to the en-
peror.
ST. PETERSBURG PESSIMIsTIC.
Public sentiment In st. Petersburg
shows signs OF changing 10 a pessimistic
tone. Decisive news from Portsmouth Is
awaiting most anxiously, especially as
rumors are in circulation that the Japan
ese terms are high and that the plenipo-
tentiaries on both sides still maintain a
firm attitude.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-10
PRESIDENT
GREETED
BY MINERS

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Aug. lo.-From every
section OF the anthracite region miners
and temperance workers came here today
and before daylight crowds OF people had
camped out in advantageous spots to
await the arrival of President Roosevelt.
Mayor Kirkendall said today that he ex-
pected there would be $500 visitors in
this city.
All the mines are closed, many Of the
mills have suspended business for the
day and most OF the trades union men
quit work al noon.
President John Mitchell OF the Mine
Workers Union, who is to be chairman OF
the day arrived today.
The Catholic Abstinence union delegates
had a parade this forenoon.
PRESIDENT REACHES EASTON.
Easton. Pa, Aug 10.--The presidents
train arrived here at 11:42 five minutes
ahead OF time The President made brief
address to an enthusiastic and immense
crowd r
The presidential train also stopped at
Phillipsburg, just across the Delaware
river in New Jersey. The stop was for
only three minutes but in the interval
there was n mad rush to get near enough
TO the train TO get glimpse OF Mr..
Roosevelt and hear his voice United
States Senator Knox. Joined the presi-
Dental party at Phillipsburg
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-10
TOWN CLERKS MEET
AND HOLD ELECTION

The Town Clerks association of Rhode
Island is still in existence. although it has
not had a meeting to elect officers for
over two years.
This afternoon about ten of the IS towns
OF this state were represented at gather
ing OF the association. called by order
OF President Edward p. Fields.
The gathering met at o'clock in the
Municipal court room, City Hall. and in
cluded among those present were City
Clerk william Z. Clarke. Clerk OF Mu-
nicipal Court Edward p Fields, Thomas
j. Pierce OF North Kingstown and secre-
tary of the association: Recorder OF Deeds
A. Joyce. Frank II. Bellin, probate judge
OF Central Falls Edwin r. Allen OF Hop
kinton. Herbert +. Bennett OF Bristol.
William Hosev of Westerly, Charles 3.
Mason of Warren, John +. Clark of Cum
berland, A Lincoln Hambly OF Tiverton,
William Z. smythe OF East Providence,
George b. Parker OF Coventry, Henry II.
Potter OF scituate and Frank E Davis
OF Gloucester
President Edward p. Fields called the
meeting 60 order and suggested an eles,
tion of officers and some decision as
to term OF service.
Officers OF the past two years were re-
elected TO serve till next annual meet
ing
President Fields then brought up the
subject OF filing probate records and re-
ferred the gathering TO the method in
use in this city and adopted from Massa-
chusetts as being especially convenient
discussion OF the Court and Prac-
tice Law" followed and was really the
cause OF the calling OF the meeting. as
no provision was made by the commits
sion for payment OF clerks fees.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-10
APPLEJACK
IN CHURCH
LEMONADE

New York, Aug. 10--A gallon OF Jersey
,npplejack poured into a large can OF
lemonade at a church festival has caused
no end Of trouble in the hamlet OF Annan-
dale. 16 miles from Somerville, N J.
After drinking freely of the concoction
q number of young people performed au-
l1ics at the festival which shocked the
staid old men and women OF the village
ar6 stirred up a scandal
Just who put the appleiack into the
lemonade is a mystery which the church
con'mittee In charge OF the festival has
been trying 10 solve ever since the al
fair happened a few days ago.
a: first there was an attempt 10 keep
the affair quiet. but the fact that "A mum.
ber OF young women OF high msrL char
scler did a skirt dance and high kick
jig on the thurch lawn. while others be-
camo hysterical and H. angered The
church committee, so Il has been In
dcstriously trying TO run down the cul-
yr,ts who doctored the lemonade
IL is reported that a number OF arrests
will soon be made and that the COM
rnunity will get another shock when Il
behonds the suspects
member OF the church committee IN
timates that the applcjack was / OF
poured into the lemonade by any member
of the Annandale church. but by highly
respected members or society OF a near
by town.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-10

HAVE BIG
FIELD DAY

Rockland. Me. Aug 10.-The enlisted
men of the North Atlantic coast squadron
are holding a field day here today under
the auspices OF the Rockland board Of
trade. The forenoon was devoted 10 boat
races in the harbor. The winners were
as follows
One mile pulling race. for 20-foot SER
vice cutters; won by the crew from de-
stroyer Hopkins.
one mile pulling race for 26-foot SER
vice cutters Won by crew from gun
boat Dubuque.
Two-mile pulling race, for 2s-foot SER
vice cutters; won by crew from cruiser
Newark.
Free-for-all sailing race won by crew
from monitor Nevada.
The afternoon was devoted 10 a series
OF athletic events and in the evening
series OF sparrng and wrestling matches
will be held in the Opera house. During
the forenoon the members of the boar
OF trade were entertained on the battle
ship Texas by Rear Admiral +. W.
Dlckins and the officers OF the fleet.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-10
INJUNCTION
AGAINST
TEAMSTER

Judge Brown heard briefly today the
petition OF the New England Railroad
company for an injunction against Ludser
Couture Of Centreville 10 prevent Couture
from soliciting business as a teamster
at the station at Centreville. A restrain
ing order was grantesd on the filing OF
the bill some days ago. but p. II. Quinn,
counsel for Couture, today thought the
order not definite enough
There Is a street that the railroad COM
pany has twice fenced In and from which
the town council has twice removed the
fence on which IL Is claimed that Mr..
Couture should have the right 10 shout
his business. n. w. Smith represented
the complainant and the case went over
until tomorrow so that a suitable order
might be drawn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-10
TRIED T0PRAY
HIM BACK
TO LIFE

Boston, Aug. 10.-After having prayed
all night with friends over the body OF
her husband and in an attempt TO re-
store him to life. Mrs. Frederick c. Nose
ley consented today 10 the removal Of
the body by an undertaken. Mr.. Moseley
was struck and instantly killed by a To-
comotive last night at Neponset When
the body was conveyed to the Moseley
home Mrs Moseley refused TO accept
a physicians statement that her hus-
band was dead, and insisted that prayers
would give him life.
She summoned friends who follow her
belief and the night was devoted to sup
plication. Mrs Moseey was prostrated
today Her husband was a prominent
lumber dealer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-10
MARINE REGISTER

Tomorrow the sun rises at 4:49 a. m.
and sets at $3.50 p. IN. High tides at 4:3S
"a. m, and 4:59 y. m.
The following vessels arrived I'm port
the past - hours.
Steamer Providence. Griffin. New York.
steamer Edgemont, Olweiler, New
York
Tug Covington. Norfolk
Tug Dan Willard. New York
Tug NJ r Iuckenbeck Newport News.
Barge Phoebus, New York. with coal.
Barge W ID. Becker. with cool 10 order
Barge Marian, with coal.
Barge Woodward with coal
Schooner c. s. Andrews. lumber for
Harris.
Schooner Pay St Johns. lumber for
Burrows and Kenyon
SAILED
Schooner Julia and Martha.
Schooner Agnes May.
Tug Dan Willard.
Tug Covington. with barge Kenebec
Tug Nat Sutton with barge Tunck-
hanoCk
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-10
PREPARING INDEX TO The
COURT AND PRACTICE ACT

Washington r. Prescott, well-known
attorney, has in preparation an index TO
the court and practice act This index
is much needed by members OF the bar
court officials and others required TO find
the law on certain points.
The issuing OF the act by the state
officials without an index was a serious
mistake, but every one will appreciate
Dir. Prescotts efforts 10 aid the situation
He has the reputation OF being n capable
and careful man. and the results OF his
work will. no doubt. be satisfactory. 1t
Is al the same time, as all lawyers know.
an easy task 10 make a good index. The
work will probably comprise many pages
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-10
TIE IN MOTOR CYCLE
OBSTACLE RACE AT WALTHAM

waltham. Mass. Aug. i0.--The pro-
gram arranged for the Federation OF
American Motor Cyclists for today con-
sisted Of two special contests at tho BIZ
tycle park.
The first was an obstacle race. for one
ihird Of a mile. II was closely contested
and resulted I'm a tie for first place be-
tween Fred c. Hovt OF Boston and = T.
kellogg OF Bridgeport. Conn. Their time
was 55 2-5 seconds. J. DeRosicr OF
Springfield finished second IN 56 1-5 Sec
bnds. l.. L. French OF Amherst was
lhird I'm ! minute and 4-5 of a second
Tho second event, a despatch race. IN
Ehich the contestants were 20 take mes
pages from boxes along the track was
Won by 8. T Kellogg Of Bridgeport. CT.
D. I minute and - 2-5 seconds J. De
Roster OF Springfield was second. w A
Cres o. Waltham third. and 5 ]. Club
puck Of Toledo. O.. was fourth
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-10
SON INJURED ON ICE CART,
SUES OWNERS FOR $4,000

John j. Beaudry has brought suit
against William A. Capwell, Louis G.
Hohler and Edward A. Carter, who oper-
ate an fee business. to recover s2O. 900 for
the loss Of the services of his son. Ell
c. Beaudry. Young Beaudry was invited
TO ride on an ice wagon, according to
plaintiffs declaration. by a servant OF
the defendants
1t is claimed that as he was getting
into the cart the horses attached thereto
were suddenly started and the lad was
badly and permanently injured The son
has also a suit pending with his father
as next friend.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-10
ENGINES
SWALLOWED
Up IN Mine

Middletown, n. Y. Aug. 1o.--The bot
tomless," on the Crawford branch Of the
Erie railroad. short distance from this
city. was the scene OF a peculiar wreck
yesterday.
While an engine drawing cars loaded
with cinders was passing this point the
track -settled- ten feet throwing the en-
eirc on its side into the mire. Wreck
ers were hurried TO the scene, but when
the engine OF the train arrived at the
"bottomless pit" more OF the track set
tied and this engine also turned over
on Its side.
passenger train bearing many New
York passengers bound for Pine Brush,
was stalled. and the passengers were con-
veyed 20 Pine Bush by wagon, a dis
tance OF 13 miles.
Large quantities OF timber have been
drawn 10 the spot 10 provide a founda-
ton for an immense steam derrick by
which IT is hoped TO raise the engines
When this section OF the road was
bull. hundreds OF loads Of stumps and
logs were dumped on the spot. but I'm
short time oil disappeared.
Have you found somethino7 Adver.lse
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CONTINUED From Page One.)
The morning conference of the peace
conference ended at 12:45 o'clock, when
the envoys adjourned and Immediately re-
.paired to the lunch rooms in the Naval
IStores building. These rooms are directly
tacross the corridor from the conference
broom The next meeting, according TO
1.-THE schedule OF business arranged yes
lterday. is 10 begin at o'clock.
JAPAN's TERMS PRESENTED.
The following official statement was
made by Mr. Korostovetz on behalf OF
lthe Russian plenipotentiaries:
I'm the meeting OF Aug. 10 the ques-
ton of full powers has been regulated
tso that there will be more difficulties on
THAT subject.
After this the japanese plenipotentiar-
des handed 10 the Russian plenipotentiar-
lies. the conditions OF peace in writing.
lIt has been decided that the Russian
lplenipotentiaries will study the question
land will as soon as possible give their
lanwer In writing. Ia the meantime the
lmeetings OF the conference had been ad-
tJourned."
The presentation OF the japanese terms
came at the very end OF the morning ses-
Ision.
Baron Komura himself handed the
lmomentous document in duplicate I'm
French and Russian 10 Mr.. Witte, who
Thrust the papers in his inside pocket,
land the session was declared adjourned.
FRIENDLY MEETING.
The session lasted exactly two hours
and had been of most friendly char
tacter The plenipotentiaries and thetr
,secretaries sat on opposite sides OF a
large table. Baron Komura and Mr.
lwitte faced each other IN the centre
EBaron Rosen sitting on Mr. Whites left
land Mr.. Takahira upon Baron Komura' =
lyight. Mr.. Korostovetz sat next TO Baron
lRosen and Mr.. Otchiai next TO Mr.. Taxa
lhira.
-.t-0rf the ether #-s4ae- az the principals sa.
AIsssrs. Adachi and Sato OF the Japanese
and Messrs Nabokoff and Kuracheff OF
the Russian suite.
The Russian note on the failure OF
Baron Komura to produce his credentials
was presented and made a part OF the
permanent record. without objection on
the part OF the japanese
SPOKE FRANKLY
sion followed, In which Baron Komira
and Mr.. witte spoke frankly OF the pur-
pose OF the meeting. The best OF spirit
widened. Baron Rosen and Mr. Takahra
participating the French and English
languages being used.
During the course OF exchange IL was
agreed that Baron Komura should imme-
diately present the Japanese terms and
MIR. Witte promised To give reply ct
the earliest possible moment. In order
60 avoid misunderstanding II was ar
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-10
B0STON'S TAX RATE IS
INCREASED 80 CENTS

Boston, Aug 1O.--The tax rate of Bos-
ton for 1906 announced today as s1s on
every $1,000, an increase OF eighty cents
over last year This rate is the highest
since 1884 when It was 81 The total val
uation this year is sl,259. .746, 1s2, against
81. 236, ,95S. .562 last year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-10
TELEGRAM FROM PRESIDENT
SHOWS GRIEF FOR ARCHBISHOP

Wilkesbarre, Pa. Aug 10.-Cardinal
Gibbons has received tho following teic-
gram from President Roosevelt:
II am deeply shocked and grieved at
the death OF my beloved friend. Arch
bishop Chappelle. Ills death Is one OF
the most lamentable losses In the course
Of the fever In New orleans. which is
causing such sympathy and concern
throughout the nation.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-10
SEC. hElNTZ TAKES CHARGE
OF KOSHER BAKERS STRIKE

New York, AUG l0-National Secretary
John IIeintz OF tho Kosher Bread Bakers
union arrived here today from Chicago
TO take charge Of the strike which has
caused New York Orthodox Jewish
families 10 go almost without bread for
nearly a week
Nearly an stores which make n spe-
cialty OF selling kosher bread were closed
IN Manhattan today. Some shop keepers
locked their doors because this Is "a fns
day on the Jewish calendar.
Other stores are closed for tear that
strikers and their women sympa thizers
might continue the raids inaugurated yos.
terday, In which the contents OF storos
Offering kosher bread for sale were
dumped into the street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-10
HERRESHOFF WORKS AT
BRISTOL SHUT DOWN

The Herreshoff Boat shops closed down
today until August 18th. about 200 hands
being idle. II is stated that the suspension
OF work was not due 20 any lack OF or
ders, but was in the nature OF a vacation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-10
VERMONT A. r. |. ELECTS OFFICERS

Barre. VT. Aus. lo--The convention OF
the statebranoh OF the American Fedora
tion OF Labor closed today with the elec-
tion OF officers. Il. + Mccarthy OF Barre
was chosen president. The next con-
vention will be held in August, 1906, at
Montpelier.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-10
COUNTERFEITER PRISONER ENDS
LIFE AT WETHERSFIELD

wethersfeld. Conn. Aug 1o.-John Nor
rissey, alias Charles g. Maresses, a
prisoner at tho state prison. committed
suicide in his cell today. He was SEN
fenced in Hartford in 1901 10 eight years
Imprisonment and a fine OF $1,000 for
counterfeiting He was 10 years old and
Russ an by birth.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-10
DIED

cAssY-In this city. on the 9th inst.
Michael Casey.
Funeral from his late residence Il
Ethan street Saturday Aug. IL, 1905. at
$50 a. m. Requiem mass AZ St An
thongs church at a. m. lnterment at
St AIMS. Cranston. Relatives and
friends invited 20 attend
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The Cotton Market.

Reported for The News over the pri-
vate wire of EDWARD p. SHELDON C
CO, Bankers and Brokers. Room ga
Banigan building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-10
STEAMER MARY

Will leave Crawford street wharf,
PROVIDENCE. for NEWPORT and
BLOCK ISLAND daily at 2:9 p. NJ.
(Sundsys excepted)
Returning leave BLOCK ISLAND for
NEWPORT and PROVIDENCE 7:9
A NJ.
4. WHITE, General Manager
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-10
The New York Stoc k Market.

Reported for The News over the pri-
ate wire OF EDWARD p. SHELDON g.
20, Bankers and rBokers, Room 2Si,
3anigan building.
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Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-12-16
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the plays had passed out Of the
church, and were now acted on the
movable platforms in the public
streets. This frolic is followed by the
serious scene. An angel appears,
singing the Gloria" after which he
announces that Christ is born at Beth
lehem.
So the shepherds go 10 Bethlehem
and make such presents to the Holy
Child as lie within their powers. One
presents n bob OF cherries" another
a bird and the other a tennis ball.
"Aets of the Apostles"
During the reign OF Francis !. in
France. the presentation of a grand
mystery of the Acts of the Apos-
ties" given during the Christmas sea.
son. was made the occasion of a spec
tacular proclamation in Paris. In an
account of this procession around the
different quarters of the French CAPT.
tai. which is found in a rare little
tract published in Paris in 1871. we
learn that the procession started out
at o'clock on the morning of Dec.
16. attended by Officers of justice.
plebeians and others having the regu-
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-12-16

of the Son of Man, and TO close the
play another angel appears. singing.
Behold, I bring you good idings of
great Joy" etc, which being finish
cd" continues what might be called
/ the stage directions, IF It was done
at mathis, Darius begin TIE D,um
Laudamus. but If at vespers. Mag
nificat Anima Mea Dominum.'
"The Slaughter of the Innocents."
Another early Christmas play has
been found in an old Orleans manu-
script II has for its subject The
! Slaughter of the Innocents.' and was
no doubt, frequently played during
| the Middle Ages in one or another
French cathedral. In France and on
the continent generally the plays
produced were usually the effort Of
local learned doctor. although at
times copies of popular dramas were
made for use by neighboring towns.
In the play just noted Qnterfectio
PuerorumJ the part of the innocents
was taken by the choir boys. and the
other characters. including the wom-
r+4H "NAt AfPAfofAANh Bg luOhhb. Al
one part of the church was erected
manager; in another n throne for Her
cd. A distant corner was supposed 10
represent Egypt, and for fear these
distinctions might not be apparent to
the beholders, signs were hung over
these crude pieces OF scenery bearing
the names Of the places represented.
I flra Of hs. v.Tn sha
story is briefly told and numerous
anthems are interpolated for The
benefit OF the choristers.
Wakefield Shepherds Play.
Toward the end Of the play the boys
Cthe innOcents having arisen from he
lead 90 into the choir: Herod's
throne is then taken by an actor. who
-epresents Archelaus: an angel lids
the Holy Family to return from
Egypt. and then the precentor begins
he "Te Deum." and so the perform
ance ends.
Some OF the finest comic touches to
be found in these old religious plays
are to be found in the Wakefield Shep-
herds play, written about the year
1900. The first scene opens with
three shepherds watching their focks.
all of them complaining OF the cold
night A character called Max takes
part in their rude sport. and upon
opportunity steals a sheep. Maks
theft is subsequently discovered. and
he is soundly thrashed. a piece OF
business" which was certain TO
arouse laughter In a medieval audi
ence. for It seldom fails TO amuse a
modern one. There are certain parts !
OF this comic scene that would be
too broad nowadays. but II
must he understood that at this time