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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-05
TWO LADS
LOOT A
HOUSE

New York, Aug. 5.-Two boys in knick-
erbockers attempted yesterday 10 loot
house in West Eighty-fourth street. They
forced an entrance with all the care and
skill OF experienced burglars, but were
caught as they emerged through the front
door carrying a bag. in which were
jewelry. cigars, camera films, memoran-
dunn books and thimbles.
In the loot was a valuable pearl neck
lace. The entire lot is valued at 5000.
The boys are both from good families.
Their parents were thunder struck when
summoned 10 the police station and told
OF their exploits. One was 10 years old.
the other IL. Neither would say about
their exploit. but they took no pains 10
show they were proud OF II.
A passerby, who was made suspicious
by the actions OF the two boys. was in
strumental In their capture. He called
three policemen, who on investiga tion
found that the boys had pried open a
trap door on the roof and broken through
a heavy wire screen beneath by dropping
on II a stone weighing 80 pounds With
a rope ladder they then descended and
carefully ransacked the house whose
owner was absent in the country. Two
detectives, who had been posted at the
front door. captured the youthful burg
lars when they sailed out with their
spoils
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-05

The party drove 10 the New York
Yacht club landing at the foot OF East
Twenty-third street arriving there at
s:45. l5 minutes ahead of schedule time.
Commander Robert Evans. Jr., OF the
naval yacht sylph was at the pier with
three steam launches with which 10 con-
vey the party to the United States cruis-
er Tacoma. which was anchored In mid
stream of the pier. Baron komura, Min
lister Ts Tskahirs, Consul General Uchida,
N. Sato and Legal Advisor Denison were
taken off the In the first launch, the
remainder OF the suite following in the
others There was no demonstration at
the pier. but the ambassador salute OF l9
guns was fired by the Tacoma as the first
launch drew up alongside the cruiser.
EMBARKATION OF RUSSIANS
The Russian peace plenipotentiaries left
the St. Regis hotel about an hour later
than the start OF the Japanese from the
Walfdorf-Astorla.
Mr.. witte. Baron Rosen and Consul
General Lodygensky IN an electric cab
headed the procession TO the yacht land
ing. Professor r. De Martens and Gen
eral Yermlon followed in a carriage. Sew
eral members OF the ENJOYS suite did not
accompany them. but proceeded direct to
Portsmouth by train.
The Russian party reached the land
ing at the foot OF East Twenty-third
street Is minutes before 10 o'clock. when
they were due They were met at the
landing by the Russian vice consul, Err
nest DeSchilllngs, and by Assistant Sec
retary OF State Peirce.
Mr.. Witte and Baron Rosen entered the
first OF the launches to leave the land
ing for the cruiser Chattanooga and the
remainder OF the suite went in another.
Mr.. Peirce went out in a gig from the
Chattanooga.
CHEERS FOR ENJOYS.
When Mr.. Witte, followed Immediately
by Baron Rosen, stepped aboard the
Chattanooga an ambassadorial salute OF
10 guns doomed out from the cruiser. The
cruiser weighed anchor Immediately and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-05
TO OBSERVE ANNIVERSARY
OF FRANKLIN'S BIRTH

New York. Aug. "a movement hav-
ing for its object an adequate commemo-
ration in this city OF the 9ooth anniver-
sary OF the birth OF Benjamin Franklin
next January has been inaugurated
among various societies OF New York.
The initial steps were taken by the
PENNSYLVANIA society a few days ago A
preliminary conference followed attended
bv representatives from a number OF or
ganizations and much interest was shown
in the proposition II is probable that the
conmenoration will take the form of A
great public meeting together with an eX-
hibition Of Franklin books. portraits and
such personal relics as may be preserved
in New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-05
STOKES STREET FILLED
WITH SMOKE FROM SLIGHT FIRE

Box 4s+ was rung in by Patrolman Hoi-
land at about o'clock this afternoon for
fire in a shed on Stokes street used
asa storeroom for a hve-and-ten-cent
store In what is known as Stokes block.
Olneyville.
The fre undoubtedly was caused by
some one smoking. for shortly before the
fire was discovered a clerk was seen 10
come out OF the storeroom with arti-
cles for the store and smoking n cigar
ette.
The dense smoke coming from the build
ing filled Stokes street and for time
people thought that old buildings In the
block might be destroyed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-05
MURDER
SUSPECTS
ARRESTED

Detroit. Aug 5.-superintendent OF Po-
lice Downey today received a telegram
from Chief Kosler OF the Cleveland po-
lice department. notifying him that Harry
Parker and Harry Johnson were arrested
there today suspected OF the murder OF
Pawnbroker Joseph Meyer in this city
July 2s Chief Kohler's telegram said
that the Cleveland officers have recovered
most OF the jewelry that was stolen from
Meyers shop by his murderers.
Tho only clue the police had 20 the
man was description TO two men seen
running in the rear OF Meyers store a
few moments after the murder.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-05
GOV. HERRICK'S POLICY AS
To RACE TRACK GAMBLING

C1evelanw. o.. Aug 6.-"As governor OF
the state. I take the stand that l am
called upon TO interfere with pool SELL
ing at race tracks only when the local
authorities prove that they are not capa-
bic OF coping with the situation.
In there emphatic phrases Governor
Myron IT. Herrick outlined here yes,er-
day his policy In dealing with pool sell
ing AZ the races schedule for Ohio turfs.
"It is \ matter which" he said. 'ths
local authorities should deal first. II af-
fairs grow 20 such proportions that they
are unable 10 master the situation then IL
will be time 20 appeal 20 me officially.
In such casas I shall DO my duty"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-05
MAINE NATIONAL GUARDSMEN
IN CAMP COB RENDEZVOUS

Augusta, Me, Aug. 5.-The Second in
fantry, National Guard OF Maine. headed
under command OF Col. ~ E Newcomb
OF PASSPORT. entered Camp Cobb, named
in honor OF Gov Cobb late this afternoon
for a weeks tour OF duty.
The regiment has not camped on It's
own rendezvous since 1902. the troops hav-
ing participated in the war manoeuvres
AT Portland harbor In 1903. and at
Manassas, Va. last year.
They will remain until next Friday,
when the First regiment will arrive.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-05
6 CHILDREN
and WOMAN
DROWNED

Wichita. Kan, Aug. 5-Mrs. Lewis
steinbuchel together with her three chill
dren and three children OF Rev. d. +.
Lynch, a neighbor, are all believed to
have been drowned near this city yester-
day.
The party went out boating and early
this morning had not been found.
Rev. Mr.. Lynch is pastor OF the First
Methodist church OF this city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-05
WARSAW MOB
BROWNS MANAGER
IN THE SEWER

Warsaw Russian Poland Aug 5Deectves today made sue
Cockmana the Jewish
quarter captured seventy members of the Social Democratic
party, 80 of whom organizers.
necessarily occurring the different trades bat
of infantry been posted Lpoprau works. which
strikers threaten destroy
manager the big -four mills the Sodoce district has
been drowned a by The bound the
with ropes wheebarrow, nded him and pitched
him into the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-05
NAVAL RESERVE TO HAVE
ACTUAL SEA SERVICE

Philadelphia. Pa. Aug 5.--The $50 men
cmprising the Second battalion. New Jer-
sey naval reserves. boarded the United
States armored cruiser Brooklyn today
and will spend the next nine days In
actual sea service.
The vessel will cruise OF the New Eng
land coast. The New Jersey reserves will
be among the first 20 study the new
shin gun drill. boat drill. land force and
small arm instruction manual that the
navy department has just Issued.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-05
CANADIAN TROOPS
At CRESCENT PARK

British being observed at Crescent Park today with much
celebration and
skies bring the different British and Scot
tish orders with full ranks and resplenden uniforms
The coming the 43d Canadian regiment Duke Of Cornwas
participate the celebration added increasing in
The famous Canadian command its arrival in Boston this
morning from Ottawa Ontario its this city met with an
obstacle in the obecng foreign body of soldiers
marching through the commonwealth bearing arms
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-05
ENJOYS
INTRODUCED BY
THE PRESIDENT

New York Aug 5-Baron Komura and Minister TaSahra the
two Japanese commissioners together with their suite embarked
for Oyster Bay early today their official President
Roosevelt Sergus Wtte and Baron
Rosen, the Russian peace ENJOYS
The Japanese the for Oyster Bay and accord
ing the will be the first the president The Japan
started their journey unostenos At o'clock
several carriages drew front the Waldorf Astoria and attaches
of the hotel began place the ENJOYS hand baggage them
At 500 o'clock Baron Komura Minister Takara and Consul
General Ucda entered the first Sato and H. G. Denson
and of the minor attaches of the suite occupying the second and
carriages while fourth filled with Japanese
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-05
CROP THREATENED WITH RUIN

Bucharest. Roumnnia Aug 5.-The en-
tire grain crop 81 Roumania is threatened
with ruin. owing TO the persistent
drought There has been no rain for
two months The Holy synod has order
ed special prayers for rain and process
sions carrying ikons will take place
Throughout the country tomorrow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-05
BOYCOTT At yCKOHEWA

Yokohama. Aus. 5--The boycott against
America has started here, the Chinese re
fusing the handle freight on the Pacific
Mail steamer Manchuria for Hong Kong
The Chinese will hold a meeting tomor-
row 10 organize the movement.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-05
NEGRO BURTON HANGED
FOR CRIMINAL ASSAULT

Ruston. La, Aug. 5.-Bob Burton, ne
gro. who entered the residence of Mrs.
Wells a few months ago and attempted
TO criminally assault one Of the women
OF the household, was hanged in the
parish jail here yesterday.
Burton confessed on the scaffold.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-05
FELL FROM LADDER

An ambulance call was received at the
Rhode Island hospital AZ 1870 o'clock this
morning 10 take William Lloyd TO that
institution from Summer street
Lloyd. who resides at l32 Commodore
street. fell from a ladder severely con-
tusing his right side and leg
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-05

Victoria commandery.
Naypole children.
SECOND DIVISION.
Hedley- -Livsey band.
Assistant Marshal James Balm.
Aid David Almond.
Scottish Highlanders.
Clan Fraser.
Independent British association, No. /,
Order OF Alfredians.
Order Sons OF ST. George.
Manchester Unity Order OF odd Fellows.
Olneyville Literary association.
Carriages containing invited guests.
A halt was made In front OF city hall
where Acting Mayor Perkins. Alderman
Covell OF the Tenth ward, Councilman
r B. Reynolds, Council Clerk d. f. Hay
den, Councilman ID. f. Grady and Harry
Taylor. Aldermen Dunn and Cook were
in the reviewing stand
PRESENTED BOUQUETS.
Three little girls, Lena Hanson, Bertha
Newton and Ethel Wilson, dressed In
costumes typical OF Britannia. japanese
princess and Columbia, respectively,
alighted from a carriage and presented
bouquets to Acting Mayor Perkins. City
Messenger j. T. Chase for the governor
and Alderman Covell.
The line Of march was through Dor
rance, Westminster and Weyboeset
streets to Dyer street wharf, where the
departure for Crescent Park was made
at about II o'clock.
On arrival at Crescent Park prepara-
tions were made for a military inspection
in the ball grounds at o'clock.
The Duke OF Cornwalls famous COM
mand, about SOC in number. participated
in the inspection.
Lieutenant Governor Jackson, Acting
Mayor Perkins, Alderman Dunn and
Mayors Secretary Charles OBrien, and
a number OF other city officials inspected
the Canadian soldiery.
A big program OF games commenced at
o'clock and took up most OF the after
noon.
The Ottawa regiment will return 10
Boston this evening TO remain TIL Mon
day morning as guests OF the British
associations and the Ancient and Honora-
BILE Artillery company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-05
GIRL GAVE
LIFE FOR
OTHERS

Philadelphia, Pa, Aug. 5.-Mrs. Re<
becca Brownstein. a oung woman. lost
her life while endeavoring TO save the
occupants OF the tenement house No. 35
Monroe street during fire early today.
While Fastening through a hallway TO aid
others she was overcome by smoke and
died before the fremen arrived. The
other occupants were rescued
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-05
AMERICAN FIlGR MS TO ROME

Rome. Aug 5.-The American Catholic
Pilgrimage which has been in Rome since
-J..lp- %. left for Florence today. After a
short stay I'm the Florence the pilgrima 70
will 30 10 Switzerland after n tour OF
which they will leave for home
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-05

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-05


Mr.. stockwelrs testimonial reads as fol-
lows:
I'm view OF the resignation OF the Hon.
Thomas 3. Stockwell, the commissioner
OF public schools and the secretary OF this
board. who for nearly the period OF a
lifetime has discharged the duties OF his
high office with great credit to himself
and equal honor 10 the state:
Resolved. That this board in accepting
his resignation takes occasion TO assure
him OF its very high esteem and deep re-
gret that impaired health and consequent
disability have rendered this act on his
part necessary In this connection the
board recalls with deep sensibility It's own
Indebtedness and that OF the state TO the
singularly devoted and efficient services
by him continued with unhagging zeal
through 30 years. When the history OF
education in Rhode Island during these
years shall be written, II will present Mr..
Stockwell as the foremost among many
able men and women doing effective work
for the better education OF all the chill
dren OF the state.
A BORN TEACHER.
"A born teacher. l. e.. having the
abilities and aptitudes for the nature and
training OF youth, and enthusiasm that
was nothing less than a conservation 10
the cause OF his mission in life. ambitious
for visible results. he welcomed the office
he now retires from. An impulse OF new
| life and interest in education was soon
/ felt I'm all parts OF the state and IL did
| not stop with the boundaries OF Rhode
Island. Teachers felt a new strength
as OF a leader and helper come to their
| aid Parents were awakened, and legis-
lators listened courteously TO calls for
| appropriations that the new possibilities
might be realized.
In a word. the wheels OF progress be-
| gan 10 turn and the movement has gone
! grandly forward TO this day when we can
| Justly and proudly say Rhode Island Is
| quite abreast OF the nobleet states in our
| country In the matter OF popular educa-
| ton.
NO FADS AND CROTCHETS.
/ Mr. Stockwell Is an American OF the
! best type, public-spirted, patriotic, with
! the courage OF his convictions. progress
sive. his whole character seasoned by lib
eral studies and the spirit OF a Christian
gentleman. Quick 10 see opportunities OF
! Improvement, he has been wise and pru-
dent In creating the public sentiment nee
essarv to the adoption OF new measures
| Crotchets and fads have never bequiled
him.
With singular discrimination he has fol
lowed the verihable paths OF real pro
gress Educational forces have been con
centrated, harmony promoted. a system
established that has the prestige OF the
worlds approval
In II all the place OF Mr.. Stockwell 1:
| unique, for II is largely his monument. Ths
| board congratulates him upon the fact
that he retires from the field OF his la
hors as the victorious soldier retires wher
/ the battle has been won and a grateful
people give him joyful greeting.
This board voices the general sentiment
Continued on page Four.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-05
TRIBUTE To
80 YEARS
SERVICE

~
o A handsomely engrossed set OF 4
. resolutions OF the state board of :
o education were presented today 10
q Hon. Thomas 3. Stockwell, who
o has retired as school commissioner
8 after 30 years continuous service.
o The resolutions were we'll framed (
g and signed by the board OF educa- (
o ton and Governor Utter. BY vote OF
o the board resolutions OF regret up
o on the retirement OF Miss Sarah
@ Marble, now Mrs. J. Herbert Shedd
@ who has been for many years a
o valuable instructor at the State
@ Normal school were also passed
o and forwarded 10 her.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-05

at often happens that a paper os
5000 circulation covers Its field more
thoroughly than some other paper
with SOC, 900 circulation covers its
field and the territory that the
paper OF small circulation covers
must be reached through the oo''
umns Of that pspes."-Mr. Charles
1. Benjamin. In Printers Ink.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-22
Causes Fire at Burlington.
Burlington. Iowa Aug 22-An el
HENRY COUNTY YOUNG
MEN BADLY INJURED
Caught in Guy Wires of Derrick on
Burlington Road at Ne
ponset.

NepOnset, Ill, Aug. 22.-Harry Cru
baugh and James Burgess of Buda
were probably fatally injured in an ac-
cident at Gains crossing, three miles
east of this place yesterday afternoon.
Both men were working with the steel
gang loading rails on cars along the
main line of the %" They were run
ming along with the car bearing the
derrick when accidentally ;hey were
caught in the guy wires. Burgess was
rendered unconscious with a fractured
skull Little hope for his recovery is
entertained Grubaugh has a slight
chance for his life, although his inju-
ries are very serious. Both are young
men. They were brought to the freight
depot at this place where medical at
tention was given.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-22
EAT SHARKS ON
PERILOUS TRIP
FROM JAMAICA

New York. Aug. 22.-The steamer
Athos, II days late, with eight pas
sengers, a cargo of rotted bananas and
with the bones of half eaten sharks on
board to indicate the perils of her voy-
age, arrived at the Scotland light ship
last night.
On July 80 the Athos left Port An
tonic. Jamaica, for New York on a six
days voyage. with provisions in plen-
ty. Three hours out the eccentric rod
on the engine broke and from that
hour until last Sunday. proceeding
sometimes only an hour per day under
her own steam. the Athos drifted at
the mercy of storms. in constant dan
ger OF famine and once without drink
ing water. receiving supplies from
time to time of pass ing vessels until
Aug. 20, the disabled steamer gave up
and signaled the steamer Altai for
help. This steamer brought the AthOs
to New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-22
TOO MUCH STEAM PRESSURE CAUSE
OF DISASTER ON THE BENNINGTON
Court of Inquiry Returns Finding Accusing Fireman
of Careessness in Shutting Valve to Gauge
Engineer Also at Fault

The court further finds that Ensign
Charles ID. Wade. Of the engineer de
partment of the ship, was at fault, fail
ing 10 see that the steam valves and
safety valves were oyerhauled at the
proper time and kept in good order
having d cepted the verbal statement
of subOrdinates that this had been
done in March. II was clear that he
was negligent in the performance OF
his duty and should be brought before
the court martial, said the report
No Action Taken.
The navy department has not yei
acted upon the proceedings and find
inss.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-22
BRYAN WILL SOON
LEAVE FOR ORIENT
Lecture Engagement Ends in Two
Weeks-Home for a Short
Rest.

Lincoln. Neb., Aug. 22.-W. J. Bryan
is home for a short rest from his lee
ture engagements. which will conclude.
he announced, in two weeks. Bryan's
son. William, who has been in a hos
pital at Chicago, but has nearly recov-
cred. accompanied his father home In
September Bryan and son go TO San
Francisco. TO sail from that place for
the Orient instead of Europe, as had
been previously announced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-22

Washington, Aug. % The findings
and opinion of the court OF inquiry
which investigated the fatal explosion
on the gunboat Bennington were made
public by Secretary Bonaparte. of the
navy department yesterday afternoon
The court expressed the opinion that
the explosion was caused by excessive
steam pressure in boiler b result
ing from the closing OF the valve con
Meeting the boiler with the steam
gauge. The court is also of the
opinion that D. y. Holland. a fireman
on duty. had made the mistake Of shut
ting on the valve.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-22
SOUTHERN PART OF ILLINOIS IS
JARRED BY EARTHQUAKE SHOCK
Area Affected Extended From ST. Louis to Spring
field and as Far South as PaduCah
Lasting About a Minute

the state at 1872 O'Clock last night.
dishes were rattled and pictures were
displaced from walls Persons from
several ueigh5oring towns report simi-
lar experiences.
severe at Cairo.
Caro-. Ill. Aug. "a very severe
earthquake shock was felt here al
about 1f:05 O'Clock last night The
vibrations lasted for several seconds
and buildings rocked ike ships in a
storm. while people rushed from them
in terror So far as can be learned
No serious damage resulted
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-22
Reports of Loss Near St.
Paul Are Just Being
Received.
ARE YET INCOMPLETE
Death List Expected to be
Large---Crops Over Exten-
SiVe Area Ruined.

St Paul. Mimi. Aug. 22.-Devasta
ton, terrible and complete, was
wrought on all sides of the twin-cities
by the storm of Sunday night, accord,
ing to reports received here. Through
all the region from Anoka to Fillmore
counties reports tell of disaster and
loss of life and property.
Members of families are missing
and it is believed they are buried un-
der the debris which was strewn broad.
cast by the wind. Many instances of
manning are reported. The total loss
of life will not be known for some
days.
Damage to o3CrOps.
The crops which had been cut and
were ready for threshing suffered in
many places. Standing corn was dam
aged by hail and wind. Large sec
tions of railroad tracks were swept
away south of here.
Causes Fire at Burlington.
Burlington, Iowa, Aug. 22.-An cleo
trical storm of unusual violence Wis
tied this vicinity last night.
1t is believed a bolt of lightning
caused fire early this morning. which
destroyed a large business block in
West Burlington, including the opera
house, general store and ice cream
saloon. The loss is SIS, 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-22
LOST ON LAKE MICHIGAN
Chicago Young People Go Out in Skiff
and Disappear.

Chicago, Aug. 22.-For more than "a
hours the western waters of Lake Mich
igan have been patrolled vigilanuy
by hfe-saving crews and private
launches, in the hope of rescuing Zelda
Stewart and her escort, John Charters.
who are believed to have drowned or
10 have been adrift in a rowboat since
10 O'Clock Sunday night. They went
out for a ride Sunday evening as they
had done on number of previous Oc-
casiOns and no word has since been
had from them.