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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-22
RUSE To
SECURE
MILEAGE

Washington, Jan. 22.-One of the most
remarkable procedures in the history OF
the senate occurred today in order TO
avoid technicallty. which prevented Sem
ator Burton OF Kansas, from, drawing his
mileage for the present session.
In order 10 have his request honored
IL Is necessary for some member OF the
body 20 swear that he has seen the sena-
tor In the chamber. but since the convic-
tion OF the Kansas senator he has not
appeared In the chamber.
The senator was asked 10 step from the
cloak room into the chamber for a mo-
ment In order that he might be seen by
some Official He declined. but an en-
ploye engaged him in conversation I'm the
cloak room near the entrance 10 the cham
ber.
The employe suddenly turned tho sena-
tor so that he faced the chamber and the
attention OF senators previously having
been directed towards this door, he was
seen from the chamber. Ii was then GER
titled that Senator Burton was I'm attend
ance, and his mileage was paid to him.
At the conclusion OF the morning busi-
ness Mr. Clay addressed the senate on
his resolution relating TO the government
al power to fix maximum future changes
by railways.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-22
POLICE ASSOCIATION
HELD ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting OF the Providence
Police association was held in the Sixth
judicial district court room at O'Clock
THIS afternoon.
There were several changes In the offi-
GERS. due to a provision OF the bylaws
which prohibits the holding OF an office
for more than three years.
Capt. Constant s. Horton has been
treasurer for 10 years. but not all that
time under salary and but three years
under the present order OF things
The report which he submitted today
showed the receipts for the year to have
been si1,964S4; expenditures, Sl0,24746;
balance 20 new account, $l7i7.2S The gen
eral fund is $50 $685. 73: total fund, $S5. .825 81.
The sick benefits were s343369: death bene-
FITS, 5000.
The slate presented was: For president.
Matthew Il. Fitzpatrick OF Station 3: vice
president. John H. Martin, Station 1;
secretary, Herbert u. Cafrrey. headquar-
ters: treasurer William r.. Bowen OF sta
ton g.
There were two opposition candidates.
viz: Martin Feeney Of Station G. for sec
retary; Dennis Mccarthy Of Station 2, for
treasurer
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-22
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

George Jacob IIolyoke. the author. lee
turer and advocate OF secularism, died at
Brighton, England. today. lie was born in
1917.
The following advances In refined sugars
were announced today: All grades OF soft
sugar ten cents hundred pounds and
confectoners A five cents.
steamship Moltke from Hamburg, etc.
was I'm communication with the Narconi
station at Sable Island. when 10 miles
southwest OF that station today. Time not
given.
An agreement between Great Britain
and tho United states 20 include bribery
and embezzlcment IN extraditable offenses
will be ratified I'm London shortly.
The Rotterdam. from Rotterdam, was In
communication with the Marconi station
az Sable Island when one hundred miles
southwest OF that station at . a. m. to-
day.
The leland from Antwerp and Dover.
for New York was I'm communication ny
wireless with Siasconset when one hum
drod miles east OF the Nantucket lightship
az 1920 A. m
United states Commissioner OF immi-
grafton r. T. Sargent arrived at Boston
today from Washington for tho purpose
of inspecting the Boston department Tic
was received by George r.. Billings. the
chief OF The local bureau.
Robert s. Brown. a prominent retired
agriculturist and former state senator,
died today al Bethlehem. Pa.. OF general
debility. aged - years. lie was a descend
am 81 royal English family. and his
grandmother was related 90 the ancestors
Of President Roosevelt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-22
LIBERAL
RULE FOR
PERSIA

81. Petersburg. Jan. "a constitutional
government for Persia. according 10 ad-
vices from Teheran received here. Is TO be
the outcome OF the sudden exodus OF
thousand merchants and Muliah priests
from the Persian capital. as a protest
against the shah's government.
The insurgents proceeded to the village
of shah-Abd- whore the shah
presided over a representative assembly
elected by the mullahs, merchants and
land owners.
The assembly will be called THE House
OF Justice" and exercise administrative
and legislative powers The equality OF
all before the law will be proclaimed.
1t is expected that the assembly will
demand the dismissal OF VI. j. Nause. the
Belgian minister OF customs and posts,
and the Belgian employees Of the Gus
toms
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-22
COLD WAVE MAKING SLOW BUT
STEADY PROGRESS EASTWARD

Washington, Jan. 22.-The warm wave OF
the last few days is fast breaking up
under the influence OF an area OF high
pressure and cold weather that is NOV
ing eastward over the Mississippi valley
A second cause that is contributing TO
the decline OF warm wave is the fact that
heavy and general rain has set in over
the regions OF high temperature
The eastern front OF the cold weather
has reached western Indiana, western
Kentucky and eastern Texas Its further
progress east will be somewhat slow and
It's Intensity will diminish as II reaches
eastern districts 1t will be decidedly cold
er tonight in the Ohio valley and thence
southward TO the Gulf states, and much
colder Tuesday I'm Atlantic coast districts.
Storm warnings are displayed on the
west Florida coast on the Atlantic coast
from Key West 10 Norfolk and on tho
oregon and Washington coasts.
Kansas City, Mo. Jan. 22-Close TO zero
weather with n high wind and a light
snow. were the weather conditions here
today. snowstorm is reported to be
general in Arkansas today
Philadelphia. Pa, Jan. 22-This city to-
day experienced the wRrmest January
day In six years. the temperature being
8 degrees at noon.
St. Louis. Mo, Jan. "a blanket Of
sleet two inches thick, covered the ground
this morning with a temperature OF 16
above and with a strong wind blowing
street cars was badly hampered and rail-
road traffic was delayed Telegraphio
communication with Chicago and points
east OF ~. Louis. was very poor early IN
the morning when suddenly II ceased az
8 O'clock and three hours later had not
been resumed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-22
DESPOTISM DENOUNCED BY
SOCIALISTS AT CHICAGO

Chicago, Jan. 22.-Russian despotism
was denounced in the most scathlng terms
and the Russian revolution was cheered
by German Socialists OF Chicago yester-
ayd al a meeting commemorating Bloody
Sunday" Jan. p. 1906, when scores Of
working men petitioning the czar were
shot down in the streets OF st. Peters
burg.
The date was declared 10 be a mile
stone In the revolutionary movement OF
the Russian proletariat and the deathkneli
OF industrial and economic despotism OF
the capitalist class throughout the world.
The meeting was attended by nearly 800
members OF the various local German So
cialist organization.
A collection OF 500 was taken up for the
benefit OF the struggling Russian COM
rades and a resolution OF fraternal greet
ings was adopted and sent 10 the revo-
lutionary committee or Russia.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-22
kLGECIRAS DELEGATES.
CONTINUED From Page one. }

Later they decided to have transla-
tion distributed 20 the members OF the
conference for their enlightenment on Mo-
rocco's position and for discussion at the
next meeting.
A slight incident occurred when NJ. Re-
voli, head OF the French mission. answer
ing the Moors request for time 10 refer
certain features Of the report TO the sui
tan remarked: that ''the Moors appeared
desirous TO refer some portions OF Il and
20 not refer others. Thereupon Sidi Mo-
hammed declared that they were obliged
10 refer everything without exception 20
the sultan This brought on a discussion
among the delegates. showing that they
were all similarly obliged 10 refer import.
ant points 10 their respective government
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-22
THE GARDINER MYSTERY
Remains Of Long Absent Drug Clark Found
BY Boys In Wsuds.

Gardiner, Mass. Jan 22-The body OF
George Anderson, the young man who
mysteriously disappeared from his homo
here Oct. 3. was found yesterday by three
small boys in the woods about half a mile
from the centre OF the town.
The body was badly decomposed. and
the skull was found several feet from the
body, but Identification was possible
through two rings.
Medical Examiner Sawyer viewed the
remains, but stated that he could not de-
finitely determine how Anderson met his
death.
Anderson was employed in n local drug
store and at the time OF his disappear
ance bottle of chloroform and a towel
were missed from the store, which led 10
the theory of suicide. Anderson was q
years of age
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-22
MANOAMUS
DEMURRER
ARGUED

Judge Brown heard the defendants de-
murrer i'm the case OF Attorney General in
behalf of certain inhabitants OF Central
Falls against the common council OF the
same place
This is a petition for writ OF man
damus TO compel the common council TO
order a new election for a councilman
in Ward of that city. as one OF the
councilmen resigned.
John ". Buttman city solicitor. In his
demurrer urged that the petition could
not be entertained, because II was brought
In the name OF the inhabitants OF the
ward. instead OF the voters: because IL
did not appear by the petition that there
was any refusal to hold an election. the
refusing to hold one on a certain day not
amounting TO a refusal 10 hold IL on an
other day, and also because there was no
allegation of any cause for special haste.
Thomas Riley. Jr., replied for the petit
TONERS.
Judge Brown reserved his decision.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-22
Mr.. SELLEW
IS AGAIN
SELECTED

Washington. Jan. 22.-The president to-
day sent the following nominations to the
senate:
Ambassadors. extraordinary and pleni-
potentiary, Luke l.. Wright. TO Japan:
David T.. Thompson, Nebraska. to Mex
leo; Lloyd c. Griscom, Pennsylvania, TO
Brazil.
Governor general OF the Philippine ISL
ands, Henry Clay Ide. Vermont.
Vice Governor OF the Philippine Islands,
James NJ. Smith, California
Collector OF customs. Charles f. Knowl-
ton, District OF Belfast, Me
Postmasters: Massachusetts Frank
Whiting. Plainville; George f. Bournc,
Lenox. New Hampshire, Fred III. Perry.
Charleston; John c. Richardson. Gorham.
Rhode Island, Clinton u. Sellew. Proyi-
dence
Vermont-Humphrey owen Fairhaven:
Trescot A, Chase, Bradford Burt Merritt,
Brandon; Ora NJ. Carpenter, Island Bond:
Barnum l.. Austin. Johnson: Elwin A
Have, Ludlow; John T. Webber. Lyndon
Vile; Paul G.. Ross. Poultney: j. w FL
dredge Randolph; John A. Sheldon. Rut-
land
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-22
MARKET
REPORTS.

Most OF the stocks at the opening OF the
New York market responded to the re-
newal of the heavy buying orders that
were current last week. and especially St.
Paul, the Pacihcs. United States Steel,
Reading and Louisville. The gains In
these were limited 20 moderate fractions.
but counterbalanced the effect OF bear
selling In Amalgamated Copper which
threw IL down point. Anaconda. on the
other hand jumped points. Denver and
Rio Grande was freely taken at an ad-
vance OF 2i5.
The breadth OF the market invited re-
alizing sales. and the movement OF prices
was very Irregular during the first hour
In the same group one stock was adVanc-
ed while another was sold.
There was realizing In Union Pacific
while Southern Pacific rose lis and In
United States Steel. while the preferred
was supported. Amalgamated Copper and
Reading were notably under pressure and
receded about n below Saturday. ST.
Paul and Northwestern gained more than
two. Amongst the speclalties United
States Rubber wa scarred up. and the
Central Leather stocks, Smelling pre-
ferred. Colorado Fuel and General Elec-
trio one or more. Union Pacific. Ameri-
can Locomotive preferred. Delaware and
Hudson, National Lead and Pacific
Coast, were amongst those which lost one
or more.
American Locomotive lost 1& Prices
had receded all around by IL o'clock An
aconda reacted TO three points below Sat
urday.
When st. Paul started upwards again
TO 1893 prices elsewhere recovered. Reading
rose buoyantly TO 1894. a new record, and
Anaconda rebounded from 270 TO 2S2. Fed
eral Mining rose II, Smelling and several
stocks one or more. Locomotive was
forced down ga, New York. Chicago and
st. Louis 2h Great Northern preferred
las, and Canadian Pacific. Minneapolis,
st. Paul and Sault Ste Marie and Sloss
Sheffield Steel /. Trading was dull at noon
Bonds were irregular.
Some recessions occurred. arising from
profit-taklng sales on the high prices Of
the morning, but as soon as these offer
ings had been digested, the market went
higher again. Reading and Union Pacific
exceeded their previous high figure slight
ly, and some OF the low-priced railway
stocks were heavily bought.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-22
AT WORK ON
PROvIDENT
BOOKS

Boston. Jan. 22.-The receivers OF the
Provident Securities. and Banking COM
pany about 5000 OF whose depositors lost
money by its failure, put expert account
ants on the books Of the company today
in an endeavor 10 get at true statement
OF the banks liabilities and assets ''.a'..
An attempt is also being made 20 find
the original letter. sent by Savings Bank
Commissioners Locke and Otis, over their
own signatures to Gen. Samuel A. Dalton,
sanctioning the use OF the small steel
banks. but warning him that the COM
pany must not use the words Savings
department" In conducting their busl-
ness.
The copy book OF the saving bank COM
mission is said TO show this letter but the
original has not been discovered at the
bank.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-22
MIXED UP FOWL MAY
Be EITHER HEN OR DUCK

Derby. Conn, Jan. 22.-Wnlimantic peo-
pie don't know whether Joseph Lussicr
has duck or n hen. The fowl has the
head OF a lusty puilet and a few other
characteristics OF the hen family, but Il
has the walk. posture and many other
Bodily features OF duck IL a. eight
months old, but hasn't laid any eggs yet
Its tall lE short and stubby and its legs
and FEET resemble those o. n duck. cx-
cept that tho feet lack the web IL utters
a sound that seems 20 be a cross between
the cackle Of hen and the quack OF a
duck.
The freak fowl eats from the ground
like duck ana u an inordinate water
orinker. but never has attempted 20 swim.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-22
WILL LOSE S1100 IF ZERO
WEATHER COMES IN JANUARY

Chicago, Jan. 22.-James O'Leary prob
ably is as much interested in the weather
as any person in Chicago, not excluding
dealers in coal. Mr.. OLeary two weeks
ago made book on the weather.
lie took the field against 40 fellows who
thought IL was about time for the tenn
perature TO drop to zero and were willing
TO bet money that there would be season
bale weather before January closed.
O'Leary stands 10 lose sl1O0 to them In
small bets IL the zero mark Is reached
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-22
DEPEW
AGAIN IN
HIS SEAT

Washington. Jan. 22.-Messrs. Platt and
Depew were in their seats when the SEN
ate convened today. the firet appearance
OF either for some time. Both were given
warm welcomes and were heartily con-
graduated upon their apparent good
health.
The urgent deficiency bill was taken up
when the house convened today District
OF Columbia day being passed over until
next Monday. ---
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-22
14.YEAR-0LD BOY PLAINTIFF
IN $1,000 DAMAGE CASE

Judge Tanner and a jury today heard
the case of Henry Farmer Jr., Of Central
Falls against the Rhode Island company
to recover 5000 damages for personal in
juries.
Plaintiff. a lad OF IA years. was, on
Sept 20. 1904. riding a bicycle ON Dexter
street. and his wheel caught I'm the car
track and he was thrown 10 the ground.
One OF the defendants cars, ne asserts.
came along at a high rate Of speed and
struck him. His ankle was sprained.
thigh hurt and eye cut
II. j. Carroll is attorney for the plaintiff.
A. r. Williams represented the defend
ant
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-22
WARM SUNDAY BRINGS
CROWD TO C0NEY ISLAND

New York. Jan. 22.-Coney Island came
back 10 life yesterday. The mild weather
caused crowd, estimated by the police
at about 1900, to flock to the place. The
cry OF Come on In. the waters fine"
was heard for the first time I'm several
months and % men stripped and took
dip IN the chilly brine.
The board walk extending from the
Parkway baths 20 Manhattan Beach was
well filled with people and the winter
bleakness OF the section took on sem
blance Of life. Bars and restaurants did
q big business.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-22
YOUNG ROBBERS CAPTURED
AFTER AN EXCITING CHASE

Boston. Jan 22-After n long chase by
policemen in which several revolver shots
were nred. Allen Reed. Il years old. OF TO-
lodo. Ohio. and Leon A. sloper. IS. with
no home were arrested In the south end
today.
The young men were surprised IN a gro
cery store by the police. but they sue
ceedcd IN escaping The police chased
them through several streets and fired
many shots Finally the young men were
captured IN an alleyway. Later they were
i f-hfcayp tfrfnvre
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-22
PATROLS
IN BOMB
FORMATION

st. Petersburg Jan. 22.-The frequent
patrols in all the streets this morning are
marching at wide intervals "in bomb
formation" This is almost the only in
dication that today is the anniversary
OF Red Sunday" The stores are all open
and the ordinary life OF the capital Is
proceeding as usual.
Up TO II o'clock no trouble of any hnd
had been reported
Bands OF workmen were encountered oc-
casionally proceeding from one FACTORY
region 70 another, sometimes chanting
revolutionary chorus. but otherwise they
were orderly. The authorities fearing
a student demonstration at their favorlte
rallying place In front OF the kazan
cathedral. posted heavy force OF cos
sacks and mounted gendarmes In the
oourtyards or the neighboring buildings
and patrolled that section with especial
vigilance
The streets were crowded with people
attending TO their ordinary occupations,
but many OF them wore bands Of crepe on
their arms, silent signs OF sympathy with
the revolutionary cause.
WORK OF PACIFICATION.
Riga Livona. Jan. 22.-The military op-
eratlons for the pacincation OF the Bal
tic provinces are progressing under the
direction OF Governor General Sollogub,
who Is controlling the movements OF 5000
troops acting in different localities
The governor general estimated that
the revolutionists number 2OO0 men. All
revoutionists found guilty in taking part
In revolutions, burning castles or firing
on the troops are being executed.
MARKED BY BLOODSHED.
Warsaw, Jan 22-The anniversary of
"Red Sunday" in St Petersburg is be-
ing observed here today by strike OF
the employees Of the factories, which has
already been marked by bloodshed.
Soldiers fired on a number OF Social
lists who were compelling shop keepers 20
close their stores. Two men were fatally
wounded and others were slightly injured.
An unexplained gas explosion today de-
stroyed a wing Of Count Zamoyskn's resi-
dence, seriously injuring eight OF the oc-
cupants. Infantry patrols are compelling
the shop keepers to keep their stores open
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-22
THROWN FROM L0WGEAR,
CLAIMS DAMAGES FROM R.L. co.

The Rhode Island company is defend
ant in suit 10 recover 5000 brought by
Patrick Slavin. The latter was on a low
gear on North Main street near Steeple
street on Nov. 8. 1902, when "A car that
he claims was carelessly operated at n
high rate OF speed struck the gear.
Mr.. Slavin was thrown 10 the ground
and an injury TO his head resulted in con-
cussion OF the brain. Besides that his
shoulder was wrenched and his back
spralned.
John w. Hogan is attorney for the
plaintiff and l.. $. Hoffman represented
the defendant
For store news read The News. IL gives
the officla announcement from seller to
buyer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-22
A BAY STATE COUPLE
SECURES MARRIAGE LICENSE

One Bay state couple called at the city
hall this afternoon for marriage license.
the prospective groom being David Brooks
Ross, a freight conductor OF Boston. He
gave his age as 40 and said his parents
were Scotch and from New Brunswick.
He was divorced Jan. u, 1904, this being
his second attempt at matrimony.
The bride. Amy Davis. was from Med.
ford. 30 years OF age and native OF
Liverpool
Her father. Robert A. Carlisle was q
builder she said.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-22
LATEST REPORTS SHOW
FURTHER LIBERAL GAINS

London. Jan. 22.-Belated returns Of Sat-
urdays election further increase the Lib
eral lead out OF twelve results announced
today FIVE are Liberal gains.
The totals now are: Liberals a65: Union
lists il6; Irish nationalists rs; Laborites Al.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-22
CL0UDBURST
CAUSES BIG
DAMAGE

Nashville, Jan. 22.-Parts of Huntsville,
Ala, were flooded this morning by a
cloudburst.
Many houses were inundated, bridges
washed away and electric railway traffic
stopped. No loss of life is reported.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-22
SEVEN STRIKING IRON WORKERS
IN FIGHT WITH GENDARMES

Buda Pest, Hungary. Jan. 22-Seven
striking iron workers were killed, today,
and Owere wounded In conflict with
sendarmes at Nandorhegy. The strikers
attacked 10 gendarmes sent to maintain
order, and the gendarmes opened FIRE on
their assailants
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-22
ENSIGN
WADE IS
ACQUITTED

washington, Jan. 22.-Fnsign Charles T.
Wade. charged with responsibility for the
explosion of the gunpoat Bennington In
san Diego Harbor, California, some
months ago. has been acquitted by the
court martial I'm his case
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-22
Bonds.
HAND INJURED

Alvin Severian OF Vesta street. en-
ployed AT the Charles street roundhouse
was taken 20 81. Joseph's hospital this
morning, with lacerated right hand
caused by that member being caught in a
machine.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-22
800 PERISH WHEN
WARSHIP SINKS
AFTER EXPLOSION

Rio aneiro Brazil jan a2The Brazilian turret ship Aquda
ban acarpague south of Rio aneiro the
result of explosion on board
reported that three hundred OF her crew pershed and that
only officer saved
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-22
NEWLANDS FINISHES ARGUMENT
AGAINST PHILIPPINE TARIFF

today concluded his statement in opposi-
tion 20 the Philippine Tariff bill. in the
hearing before the senate committee.
He said II would be cruel to the Fill
pinos to sccustom them 10 a subsidized
price for their sugar and return them to
the worlds price. about SB n ton less when
the Philippines are separated from this
government The hearings-were adjourn
ed until Thursday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-22
DEFENDANTS PETITION DENIED

The petition OF the defendant IN the case
OF Harold A. Hall VS.. The T. w Rounds
company has been denied by tho Supreme
court.
Plaintiff was given a verdict for 5000
damage by jury at East Greenwich and
the Supreme court finds the verdict amply
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-22
DISPLAY or SHOULDERS
BRINGS MANY PROPOSALS

Louisville, Jan 22.-In her action four
weeks ago against the Louisville Street
Railway company Miss Stella Reschar OF
Jerors0nviiie Ind. on the request OF her
attorney gave the jury view OF her
shapely shoulders. and the jury awarded
her $1,000 for damages sustained.
since then Miss Reschar has received =
letters from various parts of the Union.
al moro or less of "a matrimonial char
acter. Miss Reschar Is annoyed by the
notoriety following her "disrohing act,
but she will keep the letters.