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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-09
100000 GRAFT ALLEGED IN
WALDEN POND DAM CONTRACT

Lynn. Mass. Aug. "a resolution
asking the water board 10 investigate the
construction OF the new Walden pond
dam was unanimously passed by the coun-
ell last night after allegations Of 800 900
graft" were made by several council
men.
President w B. Lltteheld OF the dam
commission, which has had the expendi-
ture Of more than 100000, was formally
accused, in the resolution passed, and
which he declares to be false and ma
lcious. OF collusiveiy paying money "a
j. Loretz g. Son, who furnished the en-
gine and machinery at the dam,
The resolution alleges that the contrac-
tors and Littlefeld foisted a worn out
engine on the city and collected an ex-
orbitant price.
The resolution was introduced by Coun
Gilman Beard. who made a vigorous
speech In support OF A. Councilman
Hooper read a letter from Mr.. Little
field. stating that he would not give de-
sired information until Hooper retracted
his allegation In the council that there
was 500, 600 graft in the dam Hooper
announced that he had not retracted and
that he would not do so.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-09

Gov. Blanchard has received an appeal
Yor assistance from Bon Ami. La. where
two cases were reported. One has died
and the other Is dying. There are 100
tpeople In the settlement and only one
Idoctor All foreign immigration into New
iOrleans is to be stopped until after the
fever Is stamped out.
CONDITION CRITICAL.
The report today from the bedside OF
i Archbishop Chappelle, who Is Ill OF yell
low fever. was not altogether favorable
IL was hoped that the crisis would have
been successfully passed by this time. but
Dr. Larue reported that the archbishop
was in the same condition az yesterday.
This Is the sixth day OF his illness
AT l2:45 p. m. DR.. Larue announced that
Archbishop Chappelle had taken a change
for the worse, that he is critically III and
o consultation OF physicians will imme-
dtateiy be hefd.
RELEASED FROM QUARANTINE.
New York. Aug. 9.-Twenty-five OF the
persons taken from incoming southern
steamers during the last few days at
quarantine were today released. the
health officials being satisfied that yellow
fever did not cause suspicious symptoms
HAS HIGH TEMPERATURE.
New York. Aug. 9.--One OF the crew OF
the steamer El Norte. from Galveston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-09
WIDOW OF DROWNED
CAPTAIN SUES FOR $4,000

New York, Aug. Am action in ad-
mfrslty was instituted in the United
States district court yesterday by Co
mons q Kirim. as proctors, In behalf OF
Salina Storms Administrative OF the es
tate OF William III. Storms. TO recover
s25 900 for the loss of her husbands life
He was drowned July II as a result OF
a collision between the steam yacht Nor
mandie and the steamship Volund. The
latter vessel and its owners O. Irgens
and a. Irgens, are libeled by the action
in 5000.
The collision occurred in the Hudson
river between Ardsley and Dobbs Ferry,
and sunk the yacht. Capt. Storms. mas
ter of the Normandie; Stewart Oracle. the
engineer and Gladys Dodge. n guest. sank
with the vessel.
The liberal charges that the Volund was
wholly at fault: that she maintained too
high a rate OF speed, changed her course
after passing signals had sounded and
failed TO reverse her engines when dan
ger OF a collision became apparent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-09
LUCKlEST MAN IN LYNN

Lynn, Aug. e-The luckiest man In
Lynn today Is Geore Hebb. linemsn
employed by the New England Telephone
company. for yesterday he defeated the
ends OF the death angel twice while in
pursuit ~ his work In repairing lines on
a telephone pole
His FIRST miraculous escape came when
he received 23co volts OF electricity and
winked at death. and later called a turn
on the monster when he fell 30 feet TO
the ground. LANDING on his head Hcbb
today II sore and stirf. but very much
alive, and says he is annoyed az losing
n few hours pay. The state prison au-
thorities execute murderers with 1000 volts
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-09
FIRST SESSION OF
PEACE CONFERENCE

considerable comment and uneasiness In
quarters friendly to Russia an attempt
was made 10 make much Of this incident
as indicating that japan had scored at
the first meeting.
ENTIRELY SINCERE.
There is, however. official authority for
the statement that Baron Komura was
entirely sincere in his understanding that
there were TO be no formalities at this
mornings session, and hence did not
think IL necessary 10 bring his official
letters. Ii pointed out that the offer
or Baron Komura TO send for his papers
and the assurance rendered by Mr. Witte
that the verbal account OF their contents
was entirely satisfactory, indicates clear
ly that the whole incident was due 10 a
misunderstanding. the occurrence of
which Is not at all unnatural In view OF
the informality with which the pre-
liIaiHsFies for this mornings meeting
were arranged
NUMBER OF PRISONERS 1NCREAsE
Toxic. Aug 9.--An official report from
the Sakhalin army says:
Gen Liapinov and FIVE stan officers
who surrendered at Hamsda July 81 were
escorted TO Rykoff. where they were met
by our commander in chief in church
building. Cen Liapinev states that a
detachment consisting OF two officers and
one hundred men who had been sent
toward Micro had been ordered by tele-
graph 10 come at once and surrender
The number OF prisoners is increas-
Eg. The convicts seem 10 have been
released before our occupation and Il is
apprehended that they will disturb the
peace"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-09
PRESIDENT WILL START
FOR CHATAUQUA TOMORROW

oyster Bay. n. Y. Aug. 9.-President
Roosevelt will leave at s a. m. tomorrow
for Wilkesbarre. Pa, where at 4 p. m.
tomorrow he will deliver an address TO the
union mine workers and the members OF
the Catholic Total Abstinence union At
p. m. he will leave Wilkesbarre for
Chatauqua, n. Y, where on Friday at 10
a. m. he will address the Chatauqua as
sembly. He will leave Chatuaqua at noon
and will arrive in Oyster Bay about 10
o'clock Saturday morning. The presi-
dent will be accompanied by Acting Sec
retary Benjamin F. Barnes, Dr. Charles
IT. Stokes OF the navy, NJ c, Latta, his
personal stenographer. representatives OF
the press associations. secret service
officers and messengers.
The president today spent several hours
in clearing up executive business in an
ticipation Of his two days absence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-09
MUST LEAVE THEATRE AND
ATTEND MASS TO GET ESTATE

Kansas City. Aug. 9.-Before he can
inherit his fathers $50. 900 estate John T.
oConnor stage electrician at the Or
pheum theatre, must give up the thea .
trical business and attend mass every
Sunday morning II he does not comply
with these conditions he will bs cut of
without a cent. Such are the terms con-
tanned In the will Of Patrick O'Connor,
filed today.
The property is left 10 Cornelius O'Con-
nor n brother of the testator. TO be held
In trust thus:
said trustees shall hold such prop
erty. or the proceeds thereof In trust
for the use and benefit OF said John
O'Connor. and shall pay over semi
annually 10 him the net rentals. or in
terest thereof. provided the said John
T. O'Connor shall have abandoned the
theatrical business and try 20 lead a
Christian life by attending mass on Sun
DAYS"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-09

was removed from the boat at quarantine
today and taken 10 Hoffman Island for
observation on account OF high tempera-
ture.
NO NEW CASES.
Shreveport. La, Aug. 9.-There are no
new cases OF yellow fever at the deten-
tion camp and people here are generally
free from fever.
DR. Ewes. special health officer OF Texas
stationed here, says that the situation is
improved and that he will probably re-
lease the Texas quarantine against
Shreveport within the next two or three
days.
MUNICIPAL QUARANTINE.
Montgomery. Ala. Aug. 9.-The city
council yesterday took action looking TO
a municipal quarantine against all points
infected with yellow fever IN addition
10 the present state quarantine
The council will meet tonight 20 act
upon n report which win be made a spe-
cial committee appointed at yesterdays
meeting
TRAINS DELAYED.
Memphis. Tenn. Aug. 9.-Incomlng
passenger trains are meeting great de-
lay ny reason OF the quarantine regula-
tions now in force and traffic has fallen
off considerably. Some OF the roads 10
the south arc taking off certain trains
temporarily.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-09
SIGHTlESS PIANO TUNER
WINS JOB AT EXAMINATION

Chicago, Aug. s.-Sightless but able
to attend 10 his duties -anaided- Charles
F Johnson was certified today to the
board OF education as piano tuner in the
public schools Of Chicago.
Three candidates took the test and
Johnson was the only one who passed
When Johnson reported 10 Business
Manager Gulford OF the board OF educa.
tion for work, he resented the query that
his wife no doubt was his guide In visit
ing the different schools.
MY wife may be able TO lead me about
at home That's her sphere. But at
work | am well able to take care OF my
self said Johnson. His duties consist
OF keeping the pianos in $50 schools and
kindergartens In tune. The position pays
1900 a year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-09
MISSING TAX COLLECTOR
AT NARRAGANSETT RACES

Hudson, Aug 9.-The police have traced
missing Daniel Mccarthy, tax collector in
1908 and 1904 as far as Providence. where
he attended the races. He has been gone
10 days. and fear is expressed lest his ac-
counts are involved His predecessor.
Collector Mills. who died in prison last
spring. was n defaulter for 5000
This year Mr.. Mccarthy did not take
the position OF tax collector, but hired
n room IN the Underwood block, and was
an unsuccessful applicant for a liquor
license.
He is about 81 years old. He has
wife and two children.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-09
WHEELS JUMPED TRACK
RNerpolrt Freight Electric Broke Fire
Alarm and Fesdwire Poles.

quite a stunt at the junction OF Elmwood
and Reserves avenues at $3.50 o'clock this
morning
The forward truck kept 20 the rails
and proceeded toward Elnwood avenue;
the rear truck took the Reservoir avenue
track and this brought the car side on
toward Columbus park.
The freight was shifted TO that side OF
the car causing IL 10 tip over against
and break a fire alarm pole on Reservoir
avenue and feed wire pole on Elmwood
avenue.
Motorman Lewis r. Tenant was in
charge OF the car and his helpers were
William Delory and Edward Mccoy. The
latter was injured slightly on one hand.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-09
HARDON COMMISSION RECEIVES
COMPLAINT AGAINST FLETCHER

protest from the Providence and
Newport ferry managers against the
action OF Joseph +. Fletcher. In anchor
Ing his steam yacht in the ferryway. was
received by tho state board OF harbor
commissioners at It's meeting today The
yacht Is anchored In Bristol harbor. and
as there is no harbor master there no
action was taken at this time
The commissioners also considered Pc
uuon OF John u. Kent for permission 10
construct a sea wall north Of Williams
avenue. Bristol Neck cove, Warwick.
A petition for leave 90 repair its wharf
Property at Pavtucket was received by
the board from Coats. It'd. and considered
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-09

At the conference it was agreed that
Hhe English and French languages should
be used Jointly and that the Official min
vutes Of the meetings should be recorded
an both languages. II was also agreed
xhat tLs program for each. days work
should he taken up.
Extreme cordiality characterizes tho
session and so we'll guarded were the
plenipotentiaries that they were enabled
he return to the hotel by a private en-
kiance before their presence became
known.
A correspondent OF the Associated Press
was received by one OF the plenipoten-
Giaries within ten minutes after the mis-
eions returned and In reply 20 questions
about the conference he said;
ENTIRELY SATISFACTORY.
"You can say that this mornings meet
eng was entirely satisfactory so far as II
went; we exchanged credentials. but
please do not write nonsense about cre-
lentials. The plenipotentiaries and tho
president have known from the outset
that the plenipotentiaries OF both gov
ernments came clothed with plenary
powers and the anxiety or this subject
has never been shared by the onvoys on
either side. Our next meeting will be
bsld tomorrow morning, Provided all
goes weh we win get down 10 business"
'Has either side asked about terms"
was asked.
mo; terms were not discussed at to-
days meeting"
At the meeting Baron Komura spoke
japanese, his secretary Mr.. Honda, trans
lating 81 into French while Mr.. Witte
spoke entirely In French The expression
used by the plenipotentiarics that the
credentials were exchanged" does not tell
the whole story as Baron Komura did not
bring down his credentials. so that Mr.
Witte only presented his own which Were
found entirely satisfactory while Baron
Komura explained what his credentials
contained and promised 90 bring the copy
tomorrow
Baron Komura was quite willing 90 send
for them at once. but Mr.. Witte assured
him there was no reason 10 hurry and
said the Official copy could easily be
brought tomorrow.
FROM TIE JAPANESE ENJOYS
On behalf Of Baron Komura and Mr.
Takahira Mr.. Sato has handed the fol-
lowing official statement 20 the associa-
ted press regarding this mornings meet
ing:
''Today's meeting was informal for the
purpose OF settling the method OF pro-
eeedude and In that meeting IL was decid.
ed that formal meetings will commence
tomorrow morning at half past nine
Meetings will be held twice a day. one
from f.30 10 l2.2Q and the other from 3 10
$50 or O'Clock IN the afternoon subject
90 notifications az may be agreed upon
tnter No serious business was transact
cd at this mornings session +"
When Il became known about The hotel
hat the Russian credentials had been
presented and examined. but the Japan
- bad not been DreseDtad, there was
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-09
MOTHER
WAS NOT
CALL0US

The funny story tod by Mrs. Carrie
Jordan about taking care OF a baby yes
terday, 70 save It from being thrown into
Mashapaug pond by its heartless mother.
has been exploited.
The baby belongs to Mrs. Mary sher-
man. who gave II 10 Mrs. Jordan 10 be
boarded.
This morning Mrs. Sherman went 10 the
Jordan house 10 get her baby and was
much surprised upon being told that IL
had been taken To the charity build
ing.
She went TO that place and gladly re-
gained possession OF her child.
Mrs. Sherman ia the wife OF John h.
Sherman. an inmate Of the house OF cor
rection. Her child was born at the state
almshouse.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-09

u H.
and sets at $50 p. m. High tides at $40
a. m. and 4:02 p. m.
The following vessels arrived In port
the past - hours:
Steamer Guyandottee, Ryan. Baltimore
Steamer Plymouth, Applehy. New York.
Steamer Larchmont Wilcox, New York
Steamer City OF Newport. Rich, New
port
Steamer Conoho Bowen. Fall River.
Steamer Queen City, Johnson. Seacon-
net
Tug II A. Baxter. New York.
Schooner Ruth. New York, with brick
for GoN
Steamer Yankton. government steamer
Newport.
Schooner Herbert. with granite for new
postoffice.
Barge ]. W. Mackay. with. $50 tons OF
sand for Con-.
SAILED.
Tug Tormentor. with barges Dessoug
and CASTOR.
Tug Boxer. with barge r. p. Stetson.
Tug Paul Jones. with barge Marian
Chappell and Virginia Palmer
Steamer Yankton.
Schooner Mary Buckley.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-09
CURTIS WINS TWO PRIZES
IN MOTOR CYCLE RACE

Waltham. Mass, Aug. &C. H Cur
It's OF Hammondsport, n Y. won first
prize and the time prize in the 25-mile
road race for motor cycles at today's ses-
sion of the convention OF the Fedora
tion OF American Motor Cyclists held in
this city
The race which was a handicap event
over five-lap course was very exciting
Eighteen riders started, but tumbles and
punctured tires put out seven men. There
were six prizes offered. five for the first
five men 10 finish and one for the rider
making the best time
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-09
PREPARING TO BUILD REST
OF THIS YEARS STATE ROAD

There was regular meeting OF the
state Board OF Public Roads today at the
state house and very little outside the
routine business was transacted.
The arrangements for the remaining
sections of state road about five miles 10
be built this year were completed and IL
Is probable that the bids will be ordered
advertised for at ngxt Wednesdays
meeting
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-09
FURNISHINGS FOR FIVE new
SCHOOLS YET TO 0BE SECURED

The committee on city property meets
tomorrow to arrange for the furnishing
OF FIVE new public schools which have
been building this summer and will be
opened for the fall term.
The schools are as follows: Regent
Street primary, America street primary,
Niagara street grammar, Webster avenue
grammar and Rochambeau avenue pri-
mary.
Some haste will be necessary 10 insure
proper installment OF desks. seats, etc,
In time for the reopening Of schools
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-09
THIRTEEN BODIES RECOVERED
contInued from page one

The removal of The debris had progress.
ed 10 such an extent that at one o'clock
the rescucrs announced their belief that
no more bodies were IN the wreck At
that time " dead bodies had been remov-
ed from the ruins and one woman had
died after reaching the hospital.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-09
ARCHBISHOP
DIES OF
THE fever

New Orleans La. Aug. e.-Archbishop
Chappelle OF the Roman Catholic diocese
of New Orleans, died this afternoon OF
yellow fever.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-09

Have you found somethIns7 Advertise
u In The News. You may get a reward
and IN. ad costs nothing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-09

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-09

DO you want 90 secure a boarding pisee1
Say so In the CLASSIFIED columns OF The
News free OF charge.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-09
Very Low Rates Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad to the Lewis and Clark Es-
posItlon.

HaITroad 10 tIe EV"'s "''u S'"'N EN-
position.
Tickets on sale daily. and limited for
return passage TO original starting point
within ninety days. Including date OF
sale but in no case 70 be later than No
vember 30. 1905.
An excellent opportunity 20 visit Cali
fornia and the Pacific coast. Yellowstone
National Park. Shoshone Falls and the
Yosemite valley.
For details as to rates. routes. stop
overs. etc. address J. Il. Scott, New Eng
land Passenger Agent. $50 Washington
St, Boston. Mass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-09
The Cotton Market.

Reported for The News over the pri-
vate wire Of EDWARD p. SHELDON &
CO. Bankers and Brokers. Room 81
Banigan building
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-09
The NoN York Stock Market.

Reported for The News over the pri-
vate wire OF EDWARD p. SHELDON *
CO., Bankers and rBokers, Room 2S4,
Ranigan building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-09
YOU'LL SAY ITS MAGIC.

KITCHEN MAN WANTED. sTER-
ling Restaurant. Ia Washington street.
AIT
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-09
Participation Tor Savings Bank Account.

Deposits before August draw interest from August
Dividends February and August.
The Of this FOUR
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-09

Are you happy now that you are rich?"
asked the old-time friend.
II don't know as I am happy" an
swered Mr.. Cumrox; but I'm dead sure
I'm not as discontented as ! would be II
/ was broke. Washington Star.
DE moons got ter shinin' in de day
time en- comm inter clipse wild de sun
"Sarves 1t des right; dar's too much
moonlight In de watermelon season any
how!'-Atlanta Constitution
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-09
INQUEST To Be HELD
INTO MISS MALLI0Ux'S DEATH

Chelsea, Aug. 9.--By direction OF Judge
Albert d. Bosom OF the Chelsea district
court an inquest will be held next We'd
nesday into the circumstance attending
the death of Miss Florence F. Mallioux OF
Woonsocket r. l., at a private hospital
here few weeks ago. The Judge received
a report Of Medical Examiner Harris up
on the case last night and after reading
IL decided 10 order an iniuest.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-09
MARINE REGISTER

Tomorrow the sun rises at 44s A. m.
and sets at $50 p. m High tides at $40
a. m. and 4:02 p m.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-10-12
FOR SALE.

Wagon, mule and harness SIPS.
B. C. Mosher & CO. :
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-10-12
LOW EXCURSION
RATES TO ATLANTA
Account Georgia State Fair,
via. Atlantic & Biz
mingham Ry.

Individuals one fare, plus 25c,
plus SOC admission to the fair
grounds. Half rates will apply
on children between five and
twelve years of age.
Military Companies and Brass
Bands in uniform, 20 or more on
one ticket, one cent per mile per
capita each direction.
A Great Show-Don't miss it.
Tickets will be sold Oct. s 10
20 inclusive, except that no tick
cts will be sold for trains arriv-
ing Atlanta on Sundays. Tick
cts good to return October %,
1905.
H. G. McFADDEN,
Gen. Pass. Agt.,
Waycross, Ga.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-10-12
A Short Dispatch That
Contains a Sermon,

Savannah, Ga, Oct. GA slee-
py turnkey this morning for sew
eral minuets the entrance OF
Greene and Gaynor into the Chat
ham county Jail, which they had
eluded SO long.
The prisoners, in charge OF
Marshal White and Deputies
Doyle, Guttenberger and Riley,
arrived on the Southern from
Washington at 4:50 CLOCK this
morning.
They we're at once driven to
the Jail in a common hack and
given a room to themselves on
the top floor.
They will get their meals from
the DeSeto hotel.
They had a conference lasting
several hours with their local
counsel, P. W. Meldrim, immedi-
ately afler their arrival.
The prisoners declined to be
interviewed, also refused to be in
terviewed after the conference.
Mrs. Greene and Mrs. Gayuor
and young Gaynor are here.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-10-12
COOK & CO.,
Real Estate and Investments
Fitzgerald, Ca.

We are having frequent inquif
les for investment property ID
Fitzgerald and farm and timbef
lands in this section. We give n
few of our wants below. If you
have property of any kind to sell
call to see us.
1. Party wants small farm
about 100 acres.
2. Party has $4,000 to invest
in farm near Fitzgerald.
3. Party wants small tract
tim Der for shingle mill and tie
purposes.
4. Party wants to buy at once
small mill, with some timber.
S. Party wants NOW a good
farm near Fitzgerald. He wants
this as an investment and exs
poets to rent or lease.
6. We want several farms for
investment and If you have a farm
that is or can be rented quickly
let us know. If you have any
property that you can recoms
mend as a good investment, LET
us see it.