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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-04
CHINA ORDERS PUNISHMENT Of
MURDERERS AND FULL REDRESS

Hong Kong, Nov. 4.-As a result OF the
recent massacre Of American missioparies
at Lienchow. an imperial edict has been
issued directing the viceroy OF Canton TO
furnish efficient protection TO the mis-
slons to punish all the guilty persons and
10 promise the fullest redress and warn
ing him that he will be held responsible
for further outrages and for the protec-
ton OF the missions.
The American consul at Canton, julius
q. Lay, in an interview declares that the
DISSEMINATION OF inflammatory boycott lit
erature Is indirectly responsible for the
massacre and he has warned the Isolated
stations Of LTwankaRs- -af their-daHseF- In
view OF the fact that the anti-American
feeling is growing stronger and advising
the departure OF the missionaries for their
head stations.
The anti-American newspapers are being
distributed gratis being taken In Junks TO
Canton. The boycotters were the first TO
receive the names OF the missionaries
massacred Four Chinese gunboats and
800 soldiers are proceeding TO Chung Yuen.
so miles south OF Lienchow, Oct e.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-04
FREIGHT
WRECK AT
ATRQL, MASS.

Athol, Mass. Nov. Am a rear-end col
lision OF two freight trains about "A mile
and half from this station on the Fitch
burg division OF the Boston and Maine
railroad at an early hour this morning
fifteen cars were thrown from the tracks
and several OF them. with their contents
were partially destroyed by fire. No one
was injured.
The trains were extra freights No 1885
and No. 1893. both west bound. Train 1885
had stopped on down grade having been
hagged by another freight train ahead.
Torpedoes were placed In the rear TO
warn the engineer OF train 1893 which was
Following closely but on account OF slip
perry rails, the brakes were powerless to
check the heavy train on the grade, and
the engine plowed into the rear end OF
number lCS5, throwing fifteen cars into a
pile and completely blocking both tracks.
Goals from the locomotive set fire 20 the
three rear cars. which were piled on top
or II. An alarm OF fire was sent i'm and the
Athol fire department extinguished the
blaZe after an hours work The engineer
ana iiremcn OF the rear engine jumped
and they as well as the other members OF
the train crews escaped unhurt.
A Wrecking train was summoned and il
is expected that the traffic will be re-
stored during the day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-04
STRANDED SCHOONER WILL
SOON 60 TO PIECES

Salem, Mass. Nov. 4.-The tide was ris-
ing and falling today In schooner Ruth
Robinson. ashore on Half-Tide Rock I'm
Salem Harbor her decks were bulging aud
her sides were opeing. Heavy seas were
running and no attempt was made at high
water this morning 20 pull her of as IL
was evident that she would 20 To pieces
within n short time
The schooner which was bound from
Boston for St John. ~ b.. light put I'm
here on wednesday night and started for
her destination Thursday morning. She
had gone but a short distance when she
struck the partly submerged Half-Tide
Rock Efforts go pull her or were una
vailing and she sprang a leak
- TAA-eaptain and -eEew-left the vessel
and tugs made several attempts 10 float
her but without success.
The Ruth Robinson was n three-nasted
schooner. registering 452 tons net She was
ls9 feet long q feet wide and II feet deep.
She was built in 1874 at Portland Conn.
and her principal owner Is Captain Theall
OF Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-04
CHIEF COLLINS OF CHICAGO
WANTS NUDE STATUES DRAPED

Chicago. Nov. Am the opinion of Chief
OF Police Collins art in unbushing naked
ness IL an eye-sore. The classic lines of
the statues on exhibition at the art In
stitute and at the Field Columbian mu-
scum need something more than sandals
TO screen them from the public, which is
suspectible 20 contamination.
Chief Collins is for draperies on
sculpture not already provided with
habiliments by the artists-all tvis in the
interests OF the public morals
i'Every nude statue i'm public view
should be draped," said the chief "espe-
cially q statue Of woman. This Is true
OF the big exhibitions including the art
institute If there are any statues there
IL does not matter how artistic the poses.
nor how graceful the lines. drape 'em all.
The Venus de Milos drapped and she's
all right That kind won't harm any
body. But the others are too immodcst."
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nineteen PERSONS HURT
IN REAR END COLLISION

San Luis Obispo, CAL Nov. 4-The
Southern Pacific southbound coast line
limited passenger train dashed into a
train OF tourist cars at sonta Margarita
station, fourteen miles north OF this city
yesterday.
The tourist train was standing on the
main line I'm the yards at Santa Margarlta
when the engine OF the limited dashed In
TO the rear end. plowing It's way through
one OF the cars. Nineteen persons were
hurt, several OF them seriously and two
probably fatally Elsie Blackmore, a girl
OF nine years. was pinned down In the
wreckagc Her right arm was crushed
and she also received internal injuries
which may prove fatal.
Mrs. NJ. r. Martin OF otumwa. Iowa, is
also considered seriously injured
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-04

person who was responsible for the opera
tion?' NO. ! don't expect to-"
The two prisoners are both men OF good
size
Howard is noticeably taller than the
other.
POLICE WERE HORRIFIED.
He wore today a soft brown hat a
long dark coat and a Scotch plaid neck
tie. His eyes are deep set. and the bald
head has q skull like suggestion when the
hat is of. The mans usual stare Is
broken now and then by a smile that
shows one gold tooth and three or four
false ones Crawford has enough hair
10 make up for his companions badness.
II is cut modishly and parted In the
middle
The mans clothing and his air give an
impression Of surface gentility.
The facts concerning the commission OF
the famous suit case were drawn today
from Louis Crawford and William
Howard under the examination OF Chief
Watts. superintendent Pierce. Inspectors
O'Rrien and McCauley Of New York
From beginning 10 end the whole story
Of the crime was wrung from these two
men and so revolving were the details
than even the officers were horrifed. and
Chief Watts was moved TO make the
statement that Of all ld-blooded care
fully planned. dabolical deeds this case
exceeds all In their experience"
The full story OF the affair is yet 10
he made public. Many features are sup
pressed because one OF the guilty ones IN
still at liberty.
FROM A BATH RUBBER.
Just how the police became possessed or
tho information that led to the location
and CAPTURE OF Crawford and Howard IL
n question which the police do not care
10 answer A member of the New York
department, however, gave an explana-
tion today which he declares Is the true
one.
lie said that the much wanted informa-
ton came from Turkish bath rubber
This IL how Crawford was trailed.
Crawford went TO bath, was recognized
by the rubber. who made II point TO
learn where crawford could be found and
then notified the officers.
chief watts said last night that he has
long suspected that Howard was In some
wav connected with the suit case mystery
and that ne had bees searching for him
before the identification OF the body by
the rings.
IL Is doubtful II the police fully realized
the extent or Crawford's completely. and
the story he told exceeded I'm importance
their widest dreams Both Crawford and
Howard will spend the time until We'd
nesday I'm n cell at the tombs. They were
brought before Magistrate wahle and re-
manded without bail.
DIR. MLEoDs ARREST.
Following directly az II did upon the ar.
rests In New York OF William Howard
and Lewis W. Crawford. confessed ac-
Continued on page Six
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-04
CHICAGO IS NO LONGER
THE C0UNTRY'S WINDY CITY,

Chicago. Nov. 4-"Chicago is Windy
city no urrrre, from the viewpoint Of the
government weather bureau. Since the
removal of the weather bureau from the
Auditorium to the dome of the new
federal building, the aerometer has taken
n % per cent rest.
Officially II has been found that the
wind does not blow over tho postoffice as
hard as II did over the Auditorium by one
NTH.
The wind register In it's new quarters Is
3i5 feet above the sidewalk. This Is 36
feet higher than it's old location. But
gale. which would have registered 20
miles an hour at the old station. now in
dlcating only 40 "The change probably
IS caused by the high buildings which
surround us Prof II. J. Cox said yes
terday Although the register Is high
above anything else I'm the vicinity. the
skyscrapers around the postoffice tend to
change the current"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-04
FIRE CAUSES $4,000 LOSS
AT BR0CKT TON, MASS.

Brockton Mass. Nov. "A two-alarm
fire originating about 2:lO this morning in
the upper story OF the three-story Clark
block at Main and Centre streets. Gam-
aged the building and contents TO an ex-
tent estimated at about $4,000. The r. T.
Jones Dry Goods company is probably the
heaviest sufferer. having sustained extern
sive loss by water.
The building Is owned by Mrs Geor-
eietta A Reed whose loss is not extreme
ly heavy. n is occupied on tho second and
third floors by offices and secret orders.
including the Eagles, Forestcrs OF Amer
lea. knights OF Korahssan and L. V. T..
all OF whom had property damaged by
water. L. G.. Smith. jeweler. IN an ad-
Joining building lost slightly by water
Tho damage r. well covered by insurance.
The blaze is supposed 10 have started in
n rubbish barrel In a hall on the third
foon
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-04

Il Roman Catholic; pray for me- the last words OF
Susie Geay dying the house 6S Winthrop Rox
bury where her body subsequently according
the confession of Louis W. Crawford William E. Howard under
in New York
The prisoners Dr. Percy Mcleod of 1877 Huntington
who placed under yesterday afternoon performed
the apaotomy order and her m and then
himself his Mcleod
declines talk
Winthrop they the suit
the ferries where they dropped overheard Crawford and
Howard admit their completely in this of the
Young Morris Nathan is exoneraed from knowledge of the
place death dmembermen Of the body Howard admits that
he Nathan mailed the certificate Of illness the
the shepherd King Lowell and claims that Dr.
Mcleod appendng the P A. Smith, M d.
Howard also admits that he and Nathan mailed Salem the
last letter to Mrs. Geary from her daughter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-04
Step MOTHER
MURDERS
CHILDREN

Minneapolis. Mimi Nov. Mrs. James
Brennan. stepmother Of the four children
OF James Brennan, today shot and killed
three Of the children, fatally wounded the
fourth and is herself dying Of self-n-
nicted wound. Brenpan and his wife fire.
quently quarrelled about the children.
Last night they again quarrelled until
Brennan left for his work Hc had no
intimation that his wife intended harm
to the children The dead are:
Lizzie, aged l5 shot through the tenn
pie.
Alice. aged eight years, shot back OF the
right ear.
The boys, Thomas. aged l3 years, and
arthur, aged ii, were shot I'm the head.
They and their step-mother were taken
to the city hospital where Arthur died
later.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-04

New York. Nov. 4-When confronted at
police headquarters today with the Boston
pawnbroker. John Berkman. who sold the
suit case that figured in tho Boston mur-
der mystery, Albert II Emery" admit
ted that he was Louis w Crawford. SON
in-law Of Dr. Jane l.. Bishop, and that
he dropped the dlsmembered body Of
Susan Geary into the water
Hello said Berkman, as the prisoner
was led in.
Hello" answered Crawford. instantly
adding. before the pawnbroker had time
10 identify him: There's the man
bought the suit cases OF on Pleasant
street
Right YOU are" chimed I'm Berkman.
After that both prisoners were taken 10
the Tombs police court. arraianed before
Magistrate Wahle and remanded to head
quarters TO be held without bail for ex-
animation on Monday.
CLEARS Up WHOLE CASE.
Are YOU men willing TO GO back to
Superintendent Pierce and chief Watts"
I'VE are willing said Howard. Craw-
ford nodded That was all.
Inspector Watts. from the moment Of
his arrival was loud In his praises Of
the New York detective bureau, where.
under Inspector q Brien the vague clues
were developed and the successful arrest
planned.
These arrests clear up the whole case.
declared Inspector Watts.
After breakfast at the Cambridge Court
hotel In West Forty-ninth street. the Bos-
ton marty went to headquarters. AS they
waited I'm the outer room OF the detective
bureau Il was remarked that Timothy
Howard would never pass for cabby In
New York
The man that drove the grewsome
freight to the ferry is a mere boy.
THE IDENTIFICATION.
The two prisoners were taken TO an
inner room and confronted with the Bos-
ton witnesses I'm the presence OF Acting
Captain NcCauley. Inspector O'Brien,
headauarters?" asked the magistrate.
First Cabman Howard Identified the
men as the ones that hired him 20 drive
them TO the ferry
''Those are the men" he declared. but
the smaller one (Crawford) had no nous
tache then" Crawford then volunteered
his admission that he bought the suit
cases and the pawnbrokers all Identified
him.
Both prisoners said the inspector
afterward threw up their hands and
admitted 10 Inspector O'Brien that they
disposed OF the body. although they deny
having part AZ all in the operation or
carving I, up
do they tell who performed that opera
tion?" he was asked I'VE haven't got
that far yet" replied Chief Inspector
Watts.
"Do youiexpect 20 find In this city the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-04
A BUSY
DAY FOR
The PRINCE

Washington. Nov. 4.--Today promises 10
be another busy one for Rear Admiral
Prince Louis OF Battenborg. who Is visit
Ing the nations capital with his personal
stan and the captains OF his ships. a
program which will occupy almost the
entire day and evening has been prepared,
tho crowning event OF which will take
place tonight. when he will be entertained
at dinner at the White House by Presi-
dent Roosevelt. This will be notable
affair and Will he attended by a large
gathering.
The days program comprises a drive
about the city and the outlying country
In the forenoon. At o'clock this after
noon the prince Is 10 be entertained by
the army OF the United states at "A lunch
con at the New Willard hotel at which
Lieut.. Gen. Chaffee will he the host. Two
hours later the prince. his suite. and a
large party OF prominent persons are to
visit Fort Meyer. Va. 10 witness a
cavalry drill following which there will
be a reception 10 the guests by Col. Hat
field. commandant at Fort Meyer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-04
GOVERNOR WRIGHT SAILS
FROM THE PHILIPPINES

Wright sailed at II o'clock today for San
Francisco. All classes bade him bon
voyage. Governor Wright was much
affected at the outburst Of loyalty to him.
and he declared that he would positively
return.
Before his departure this morning there
was a water parade. in which over 100
launches. richly decorated and music
laden, participated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-04
TRAIN CREW INJURED
INA hEAD-0N C0llISI0

Halifax. y. s., Nov. A Dominion-At-
lantic railway special train and an Inter
Colonial working train were in n head-on
collision today at Lakeview. about IL
miles from this city. but no one was Sc
riously injured. although the Dominion
Atlantic engine rolled down bank Into
a lake and several cars were derailed.
Those injured, all of whom were train
hands, escaped with bruises.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-04
FIRST SNOW Of THE SEASON

Rumford Falls, Me-, Nov. l-The first
snow OF the season reported In this state
fell in this vicinity today 1t began at
3 a. m. and at noon two inches had fallen.
covering the mountains and surrounding
country. IL was moist and expected to
melt quickly. There was a steady rainfall
all day In other parts of the state.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-04


Persons convicted Of crimo~ committed
over ten years ago are 10 be relased and
will be sent 10 the Siberian colonies. Those
who are now colonists there will be al
lowed. after four years. to choose their
place of residence. but are prohibited
from living in the capitals, st. Petersburg
and Moscow for three years.
Convicts not falling under these cate
gories, have their sentence reduced by
one-half and persons condemned TO i'm
prlsonment- for -l!fn-Aa-ra- -tAa4f-s-ef4+eHee=
reduced 10 - years imprisonment The
pardon extends to all prisoners who are
benefited by previous manifestos. Per-
sons arrested by imperial or administra-
tive order are released. These condemned
TO death or liable thereto have the pen
atty commuted 10 Is years Imprisonment
az hard labor.
The amnesty decree includes political
offences committed up 10 Oct. 30.
STRIKE CONTINUES.
Helsingfords. Finland, Nov. 4-Three
Russian battleships. a cruiser and 1O0c0
troops have arrived here from Reval. The
warships are anchored in the harbor
The general strike continues The situ-
alton is threatening Oh account OF the at
titude OF the Socialists The other classes
are disposed To he content with the imper-
ial manifesto. There Is no light for COM
munication either by railroad or telegraph
with the interior. A single wire is work
ing Internationally 10 ST. Petersburg
PILDAGING STOPPED.
Odessa. Nov. 4-The pillaging here has
been largely stopped, thanks to the inter-
vention OF the troops and local militia
formed largely Of students, but the streets
are unsafe, except sanitary officers and
sisters OF charity. The city presents the
aspect OF a military camp. Artillery is
posted in several streets The student
militia is pursuing the rioters who are
defending themselves with revolvers. The
students are taking their captives to the
university.
Warsaw. Russian Poland. Nov. A
crowd OF Russian students paraded the
streets here today singing revolutionary
songs. The troops paid them military
honors.
POLICE DISARMED.
Kazan, Nov. AT the request OF the
town council the governor has disarmed
the local police and has sent the troops
and Cossacks out OF town Order has
been restored by the hastily formed mill
tia. Largely attended meetings are TAX
ing place, but otherwise all is quiet
CENTRES OF DISORDER.
Paris. Nov, 4-Foreign office reports re-
ceiYed here from Russia -shap-t#a+-Ri
and Odessa are now the centres Of dis
orders. that St. Petersburg and Moscow
arc now quiet. and that Finland has es
tablished practically an autonomous form
OF government without the Russian gov
ernment adopting repressive measures
Continued on Page Two)
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MADAME CAMB0N DEAD

Paris. Nov. 4.-Madame Cambon. mother
OF Paul and Jules Cambon. respectively
ambassadors 10 Great Britain and Spain
died this morning. She was 81 years OF
age. The funeral will take place on
Tuesday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-04
MATTHEW J. CUMMINGS

The voters OF Providence should see 10
It that our present overseer of the poor
is reelected TO the office he has so faith
fully and satisfactorily conducted Don't
forget 10 vote for him Tuesday, Nov. Z,
1906
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rHE ovERsEER OF rHe POOR

Matthew j Cummings is held In the
highest esteem by the citizens of Provi-
dence for honesty. integrity and close at
tentlon 10 the duties Of his oftice. Vote
for him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-04
ACTING
WITHIN
RIGHTS

Washington. Nov. Ain anticipation OF
the receipts of complaints from the
Gloucester fishermen. against the action
OF the New Foundland authorities in pre-
venting the captains OF the American
fishing smacks from recruiting their crews
from the natives OF New Foundland. the
authorities here have been giving some
attention 10 this phase OF the general
question of American fishing rights in
New FUuudfand waters. 7l'-
by local statute the new Foundlanders
are forbidden 10 ship as the crews or
American fishermen. There is nothing
10 prevent state or government from
exercising such a power as this against
It's own citizens. provided the act Is limit
ed I'm it's enforcement TO the territory.
land and sea, OF that power The only
question that might arise would be in case
an effort were made by a Canadian
cruiser or government vessel 10 operate
beyond the three-mile limit: 10 prevent
the trans-shipment OF sailors in the open
sea. or TO exercise the right OF search in
the case OF American vessels.
The official opinion is that this could
not be permitted. but upon a cursory ex-
animation OF the issue the officials here
incline TO a belief that the New Found
land authorities are within their rights
I'm preventing their own sailormen from
going aboard a New Foundland vessel in
New Foundand waters. with the intention
of going just beyond their territorial
waters to ship on American smacks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-04
POTTER TELLS Of
BRIBERY FUND
IN SC|TUATE !!

The fact that Gov George H. Utter has announced hearing on
allegations Charles A. Potter for Monday morning the
house. that Sheriff Hunter C.
ready take action has caused lot of
through particularly in vev~o the statements and
which have appeared in the Journal
down the whole long
Potter the propety of
trying when has already announced decision
thereon
It Potter has plenty Of evidence sub
santiate allegations and that the hny
veied carrying the carried there
will be great worry for then there will be power
mon note otherwise available
had
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-04

PARDOKS
PRISONERS

S.:,<@-s-s.sssH..:-:,:,:..,..:,..e...:1s-9
o ST. Petersburg, Nov. 4.-The text 9,
Z. OF the imperial manifesto granting 9,
. amnesty to political prisoners, sign ,
i. ed by Emperor Nicholas yesterday. Z.
Z. declares that by virtue Of the inten- Z.
Z. tion expressed in the manifesto OF Q
% October 80 10 accord the population Z.
Z: inviolable principles Of civil liberty, z.
o free pardon Is granted 10 political Z.
&" criminals OF various categories Z.
9 which are enumerated and also TO Z.
(. psrticipators in strikes and those z.
Z. responsible for breaking contracts. q.
Z. The pardon extends 10 those now Z.
@ in prison and TO those not yet tried Z.
@ or on whom sentence has not been &.
o pronounced. o
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-04

Don't waste your money on worth
you realize ID you'll find a tidy little
hole In your appropriation. Stick 10
the newspapers. Newspaper adver-
tising pays when II Is rightly done,
but al you'll get out OF good deal
OF the other kind Is the privilege OF
paying for it.-Grisinger. I'm X.
Advertiser.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-04

that you had "run down the entire mat
ter.
IL Is customary with courts 10 hear the
evidence before announcing the verdict.
Yours very truly,
CHARLES A. POTTER.
Continued on page Two.