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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20
SOCIAL
ACTIVE IN
GERMANY

Berlin, Jan. S-The Socialists meet
ings 10 protest against the Prussan cleo
ton law are giving tho authorities greater
concern. owing to the excesses at Ham
burg. Ninety-three meetings have been
called I'm Berlin and it's suburbs. and will
be addressed by Herr Bebel the Socialist
leader, and other members OF the reich
stag.
Ii is said that the speakers have been
Instructed by the Socialist executive com
mittee TO use the sharpest language pos
sible I'm order 10 cause. the police to dis
ban dthe meetings, this being regarded
as excellent propaganda material for the
Socialists.
The military and police are making
preparations for tomorrow. when the Rus
sian Red Sunday" OF Jan. % last will be
celebrated.
The police president has issued proc
lamation which today is placarded every
where, warning the people against as
sembling out OF idle curiosity about the
places whore meetings are To be held
for any riotious demonstrations will be
suppressed with she extreme measures
admissible under the laws and under
the circumstances innocent people might
suffer harm to life and health"
The Norwaerts, organ Of the Socialists
thanks the police president for assisting
I'm giving emphasis to the demonstra-
tiOnS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20
DISTRUST
Shown AT
ALGECIRAS

Algeciras. Jan. 2o-Behind the screen
Of amiability that envelopsT the relations
OF the ENJOYS OF the Powers to the Moroc-
coan, conference. a rising feeling OF dis
trust is observable. a rising feeling OF dis
unwillingness Of both France and Ger
many to define their positions beyond re-
affirming now somewhat wea risomely
their adherence TO the open door. the SOW
ereignty OF tho sultan. and the integrity
OF his territories.
The French delegates In all their con-
versational reconnaissances with their op-
ponents have been unable 10 learn pre-
cisely what Is the position OF Germany
nor apparently have the German repre-
sentatives been able to ascertain the
Joint intentions OF France and Great Brit
ain
Extreme caution and lack OF confidence
have begun 10 destroy the favorable at
mosphere for negotiation. which was ere
ated by the courtesies and assurances Of
the first days
There Is feeling among the ambassa-
dors OF the less interested powers that
trouble IL In sight The Moroccan dele
gates have become conscious OF this and
take satisfaction therefrom
SQUADRON GOES TO ALGECTRAS.
Tangier. Morocco. Jan 20-The Ameri-
can cruiser squadron. commanded by
Rear Admiral Charles II. sigsbee. sailed
from here today FOR Algeciras.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20
To
KILL BROWN
TAIL MOTHS

Worcester. Mass. Jan. 2o-A novel
scheme to rid the city OF Worcester Of
the brown tail moth was unfolded in 4
letter received by Mayor John 7. Duggan
today.
G. J. Brownell, a resident OF this city,
has offered the mayor the use Of fifteen
hundred bull snakes which. he says. will
rid the city OF the moth pest, To demon
strate his plan. Mr. Brownell suggests
that he be permitted 10 exhibit one hun
dred snakes I'm the city council chamber
The snakes. he says. will destroy ten
thousand moths I'm a few hours. and the
mayor and members Of the city council
arc invited 20 witness the demonstration.
city Forester Charles Greenwood receiv-
ed similar proposition few days ago
but he referred Mr.. Brownell TO Mayor
Duggan.
"If my snake proposition Is turned
down." Mr. Brownell says. II shall con-
slider that, indirectly the Bible. with thai
garden OF Eden story. Is partially TO
blame"
Mr. Rrownell is n snake fancier and
A.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20
REBELS ARE
RESUMING
ACTIVITY

Reval, Esthonia, Jan. 20-The members
of the temporary government were ar
rested last night. including a lawyer. M.
Paska, who Is the candidate of the Estho-
nian party for election to the national
assembly.
Revolutonists are reappearing in the
districts from which the troops have been
withdrawn and are condemning and exc
cutting persons who extended hospitality
or assistance to the soldiers.
WILL OBsTRUCT LEGISLATION.
St Petersburg. Jan. 9.--The role OF the
Constitutional Democratic party I'm the
National assembly. according 10 a resolu-
opened here Jan. is, will he to obstruct all
ordinary legislation However. I'm case the
attempt at the first session 10 convert
the assembly into fuh fedged constitu-
ent body is unsuccessful, the members
Of the Constitutional Democratic marty
VIII cndeavor to secure the passage OF
an election law providing for general.
direct and equal suffrage and statutes
guaranteeing liberty Of speech assembly.
press and, religion and measures for the
pacitcation OF the country.
\ Tesoiutlon pToNldlng Tor me particlpa-
tion or the Constitutional Democratic
party in the elections to the National
assembly was passed with only two dis
senting votes. the multiplying the chances
Of split which the Extremeists hoped 10
effect on this question
At tho suggestion OF NJ. Rodichaff. the
convention declined 10 bind the party's
representatives in the National assembly
10 any specific measures regarding the
solution OF the agrarian question.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20
LACK OF INFORMATION
AND 8A0 CHARTS THE CAUSE

Victoria. 3. c.. Jan 2n-Iack OF in
formation and bad charts are said by dis
patches from the west coast. 10 have been
responsible for the drowning OF the chief
officer. A. Wall Streen. and several ~
the crew of the British ship David. which
was driven ashore on Bait Reef on Dec.
13.
Although the scene OF the disaster is
With height miles OF Mootka where
large trading post is located. and there IL
n new lighthouse station and large set
tlement az Clayquot. Captain Davidson
sent the boats crew To Cape Beal. one
hundred miles away for assistance and
the boats crew never arrived.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20
ILLINOIS STEEL COMPANY TO
NAME new MODEL TOWN COREY

Chicago, Jan. "a model town. which
Will be built by the Illinois Steel COM
pany in connection with its new plant. to
be constructed near Burlington. Ind. will
be named Corey, in honor -Gf-M-E4is
Corey, president OF the United States
steel corporation. the parent concern.
The town Is TO be build on the lines Of
the most advanced and scientific ideas of
municipal reform.
II will contain. besides model workmen
dwellings, public bath, laundries. kitch-
ems and other municipal enterprises and
Will have theatre and large assembly
hall for meetings OF every description.
The new plant will cost ultimately TWEEN
" To thirty millions OF dollars. and will
require ten years for its building
There Will be twenty-seven blast fur
naces and fifty open hearth furnaces.
making It the largest steel plant I'm the
world. More than 1900 men will be en-
ployed in the plant
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20
HARPER MEMORIAL SERVICE
HELD AT BERKELY SCHOOL

Berkeley. Cal, Jan. 2O.-Services under
the auspices OF Assembly OF Divinity
schools OF Berkeley were held yesterday
In memory Of W. r. Harper. late presi-
dent ~ the University Of Chicago.
President Benjamin lde Wheeler OF the
state university delivered an eulogy Of
President Harper In the course OF which.
IN referring 90 John II. Rockefeller's gifts
10 the Chicago university. ne declared a
wish that there might be more tainted
money IN the world which could lac
brought 10 such good use and be removed
.r M its inint."
The death e President Harper so tie
speaker believed vii, recall to Jo0u d.
Rockefeller his promises 10 the trniver-
sity OF Chicago, and may bring about
even greater opportunities for accom-.
plishing results there
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20
PHILIPPINE
r. R. BIDS
OPENED

Washington. Jan. 2o.-Bids were opened
at the bureau of insular affairs OF the
war department today for concessionary
contracts or grants to be made by the
Philippines government for the construc-
tion. maintenance and operation OF rail
ways i'm the Philippine Islands as APP
proved by act OF congress.
Circulars inviting proposals for these
grants were issued during the summer,
and bids were opened Dec. 10 last, but
owing TO the departures from the terms
proposed. all bids then submitted were re-
jected and new proposals are invited un-
der modified conditions.
The circular provides for the construc-
tion OF railway lines on the islands cf
Luzon, Panay, Negros, Cebu Leyte and
Samar. whose aggregate mileage is esti-
eminent proposed TO guarantee for
fixed period. not TO exceed 20 years. the
payment OF the grantee OF interest at
rate not 10 exceed per cent per annum.
first lien bonds issued by the grantee,
under the concessionary contract or grant,
TO an amount not 30 exceed 95 per cent
OF the actual cost OF construction and
equipment.
Under the modified conditions bidders
who proposed to build lines without a
guarantee were permitted 20 deyLste from
the terms OF the original invitation pro-
viding the terms proposed could be law
fully granted by the Philippine govern
ment and those taking advantage OF the
guarantee were permitted 10 deviate from
the original terms, as to time and cost
of construction I'm so far as contractors
profits affect that item. the Philippine
government reserving the right TO reject
bid where this item exceeded rca-
sonable maximum amount. Under the
new proposal ii was stated that time OF
construction and contractors profits re-
quired would be additional points OF COM
petition I'm awarding the concessions.
An alternative route was proposed for
the Island OF Leyte.
Points TO be considered I'm the awarding
of the grants are as to the extent OF
lines which will be built without guaran-
tee. the rate of interest 10 the guaranteed
on bonds, the duration OF the guarantee.
and the percentage less than 6 per cent
OF the cost OF construction which the bid
der will accept as the amount for which
guarantee bonds will be issued.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20
ARMEN|ANS
HOLD Up
A CONVOY

Elizabethpol. Trans Caucasia, Jan 90
courier arrived here with dispatches
describing the repeated attempts made
by the authorities TO get convoy OF pro-
visions TO the starving Mohammedans Of
Shusha. Trans Caucasia
The convoy sent out three times with
strong escort Of troops OF Mohammedan
volunteers and auxliaries. but was in
tercepted by the Armenaus holding the
mountain passes The whole district
around Agdam is harried by Armenians
and others who are perpetrating horrible
atrocities, not giving any quarter TO the
wounded or TO women or children.
The Mohammedaus are generally enrag-
ed at the attack made on me celebrated
shrine of Karapirism After a savage
conflict the Armenian attackers broke and
fed, leaving 80 dead or wounded
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20

This happened in the midst OF isap-
ping oars and flying splinters the seven
seamen from the Kipling leaped up 10
the bowsprit. throwing the arms about
available supports and with their feet try
ing TO kick the lfeboat free from its
perilous position. They did. but the life
boat swept clear OF the schooner, leaving
them clnging 10 the Dowsprit. In the
bottom OF the boat. one Of the rescuers
lay unconscious. having been struck on
the head during the collision. and the boat
Itself was so badly damaged that IL was
I'm danger OF sinking II was rowed back
10 the Maine while the crew Of the Kip
ling clambered painfully along the bow
spirit, back 10 the deck Of their vessel
again.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20
LARGE SUM REALIZED
FROM SALE OF PICTURES

New York. Jan. 2o.-A total Of Ni7. 1000
was realized az last nights sale OF paint
ings from the Heber r. Bishop corlec-
tion.
The highest price Of the evening was
brought by a Schreyer Bulgarian Snug
glers," which started of at 5000 the
highest opening bid OF the evening and
ran up TO $1,000
The Dupre brought the fret considerable
mice Gio9. beginning az si90 Then
corot jumped 10 $500 and meantime an
1sraels had gone for $500.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20
CROWN HOTEL 60.
INCORPORATED

There considerable of interest in business
circles today when became
known the Crown Hotel
which the of John Shepard L of the Shepard Land
did figure The well known hosey the remodeled
Athletic club building Weyboset has been
under the of the Shepard Land company many
months
According articles of Secretary
Charles Bennett today the of Frederic
Richard Comstock and John Canning of this city
The of the corporation acquire hold sell
in this city and elsewhere The capital stock
$4,000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20
FEAR BOY
MET With
FOUL PLAY

Portland. Me. Jan. 0-Fears are felt
for the safety OF Russell Munson, aged Is,
OF Jay Bridge. who disappeared last Mon
day, after a visit with relatives in Bos-
ton. II Is feared he has met with foul
play. and Sheriff Dana c. Coolidge. today
began an investigation, notifying the po.
lice of Boston, Portland and other cit
les.
His destination after leaving Boston
was Portland. but IL is not known that he
reached that city. He had sg7 in money.
The boy was feet. inches tall. weighed
Jas pounds, and wore dark blue cap.
dark brown overcoat, and a dark suit
with light stripes,
The relatives and officers say he had a
good reputation and do not believe he has
run away.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20
HEAVY RAIN IN SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA DOES MUCH DAMAGE

Los Angeles. Cal, Jan. 20.-Southcrn
California has experienced a downpour of
rain for the q hours ending yesterday.
The storm. which was very general,
ceased after fall OF g22 inches had been
recorded The rain did several thousand
dollars OF damage I'm Los Angeles. When
the residents awoke they found all car
lines blockaded, the streets converted into
rivers, storm drains badly damaged
sewers overflowed. new buildings water
soaked and much miscellaneous damage
done.
Many buildings about the lower part
OF the town were flooded by Ave inches
c water and n drunken prisoner meas y
drowned.
A fire engine. answering n fire alarm.
went into a broken storm drain. horses
and engine going 20 the bottom The
rain VIII be OF great value to the far
merS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20
TRIAL OF
JAMES IS
ENDED

Annapolis. Md, Jan. 20-The naval
court martial concluded the trial OF the
case against Midshipman Charles s
James. OF Grinnell. Iowa. today. George
Mann, his counsel. having addressed the
court.
Later the court took up the case of an
other first classman. Claude r. Mayo. Of
Columbus, Miss, against whom hazing is
alleged IN five different Instances. Mayo
is charged as having been the last Of
three offenders, with hazing during Sep
tembcr last, when he was compelled to
forfeit his leave. because he wac deficient
I'm some Of his studies.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20
BODIES OF
DROWNED
BOYS found

Ivoryton. Conn. Jan 2o-Harold Norris
and Ernest Davidson. both IL years old.
were drowned in Pettpaug Pond yester-
day anl last night their bodies were found
by a searching party. While returning
from-School, the boys started TO cross
the pond. and broke through the thin ice
When their bodies were found both
were in an erect position in about six
feet of water. and IT is presumed that
their feet became wedged I'm the mud or
underground at the bottom OF the pond
The boys belonged TO prominent families
In ths place.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20
ROBBER
KILLED BY
DETECTIVE

CHICAGO. Jan E-One robber was Killed
and another fatally wounded early today
at Despaincs. a suburb OF Chicago. IN a
fight between detectives OF the Chicago
and Northwestern railroad and five men
detected in an attempt 20 steal from
repair ship OF the railway company.
The detectives had surrounded the shop
and the fight began when the thieves at
tempted 90 escape with tho plunder.
The three men not wounded escaped
after they had exhausted their ammuni-
ton.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20

The Maine, however, sent second life
boat TO the schooner and this time. the
shipwrecked men were safely taken
aboard the steamer.
The Kipling had been crippled for %
days before sighting the Maine
The Kipling, which was bound for
America. continued on her way until three
days before the Maine was sighted. when
all hope OF completing the voyage was
abandoned and IL became a fight for life.
every man going TO the pumps to keep
the vessel ahoat. The Kipling is owned at
Harbor Grace. New Foundland and was
engaged I'm carrying fish to Liverpool She
was commanded by Captain George G.
Webber. The six seamen are: Albert
Williams, mate; John Snelgrove, cook;
John Taylor; William Snow, William He'd
mott and Hoyles Chapman.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20
PANIC AMONG HOTEL GUESTS
ON ACCOUNT Of FIRE

Philadelphia. Jan. 2o-Fire. which orig
mated in the roof garden or the Hotel
FLANDERS. at Fifteenth and Walnut
streets. early today created panic
among the guests which was quickly al
layed. when u was discovered that the
blaze was not serious
The FIRE was caused by an uninsuia ed
electric llght wire IN the roof garden, and
was extingulshed without difficulty.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20
MRS. KANE
BURNED
To DEATH

Hartford, Conn. Jan. 2O.-Mrs James
Kane, So years of age was burned 70
death early today at her home In South
Prospect street. She struck a match 10
light lamp. and set fire 10 a curtain ana
In attempting to put the fire out, her
clothing caught FIRE
In running down stairs. she fell and
few moments later her husband found
her dead body
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20
WEALTHY FARMER
MURDERED; EFFORT
To BURN BODY

Warren Ohio Jan ao-Residents of West Pennington, viii
e here greatly excited today mysterious
last night of R. K Lewis, wealthy banker and farmer.
An unknown the home of n carriage.
Lewis and this said
the end of that hired
smoke and rushed into the
He found Lewis lying with his crushed
hands and feet tightly bound The body
burning which had been saturated with coal OIL
The missing.
1t is believed quarrel followed business argument,
books of the dead found lying the table
in the where the crime committed.
Lewis who wdower and years old, lived in
house with hired Detectives have
Cleveland in connection with the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20
PERFORMANCES REMAINS WILL
REACH HALIFAX MONDAY

Halifax. y. s.. Jan. 0.--A message re-
celved here today from Sable Island wire
less telegraph station stated that ". VI.
$. Dominion. having on board the body
of Raymcnd Prefontaine. Canadian mln!S-
ter OF marine. had been spoken. The Do
mnion Is expected 10 reach here on Mon
day morning
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20

ent manager OF the hosiery and 1t is
stated that things will continue for the
present much as they have been for sew
eral months. The associates. as is GUS
tomary nowadays. secured a charter suf-
hciently broad to enable them TO do all
sorts Of business connected with the hotel
mana cement II they choose, but will con-
tinue TO run the house now as indicated
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20

When interviewed by a News man this
afternoon. Mr.. Canning, one of the In
corporators. said that the Crown Hotel
company is organized to carry on a hotel
business. there having been no transfer
OF the real estate. which is owned by the
Shepard interests.
The T. l.. Porter mentioned Is the pres
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20
C0NGREGATI0NALISTS TO
OBSERVE lINC0LN'S BIRTHDAY

New York. Jan. 2o.-The American Mis-
sionary association is issuing an appeal -
Congregational churches TO observe Sun
day. February II, In recognition ~ the
ninety-seventh birthday OF Abraham Lin
coin
The association expects tho Methodist
denomination will unite I'm the Observance
OF the day. Tt appeals 10 other denomna-
tions TO do likewise Rev Or c. j. Ryder
corresponding secretary OF the associa-
ton is I'm communication with Grand
Army posts. literary societies and many
ebration.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20
METHODIST BISHOP DIES
OF HEART FAILURE

New orleans. La. Jan. 2o-Bishop John
c. Keoner. 81 years OF age. died here yes
terday OF heart failure. He was born IN
Baltimore and was elected bishop of The
Southern Methodist church in 1870
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20

The store news In The News will be so
complete that no other medium need be
consulted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20

Among the Unionists who lost their
seats is Sir William Hart-Dyke. con-
servative. former member OF the Dartford
division OF Kent, VINO was president or
the council from 1887 To 1892.
Lieut.. Col. Arthur II Lee. conservative.
former civil lord OF the admiralty, who
was British military atache at Washing
ton and later attache with the Americna
army during the Spanish-American war.
has been reelected for the South or Fare
ham division OF Hampshire by greatly
reduced majority. The totals TO date:
Liberal 249; Unionists III: Irish Nation
alists IS; Laborites g.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20

The News ls the medium through which
the piq stores make their offcls an.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20

SLAUGHTER
PROCEEDS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS s.:so
. London, Jan 20-The monotonous Z:
:. electoral slaughter OF the Unlonists !.
(. proceeds unabated. out OF forty-one :.
o returns this morning tho Liberals &.
I. take twenty-one seats OF which u .
{. were captured from the Unionsts, Z:
. including Woodstock. whore the z.
8 Marlborough influence did not suf- 2,
Z. fee 10 stem the anu-Conservative 4.
I. food (.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20

"People have a trick OF forget
ting, and It's surprising how
quickly they'll forget you and your
business N you stop Advertising -
orislnaer, In Rhode Island Adver-
tlser.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1906-04-05
$ :5: s$ %; 8: ThOmpsOns Eye Water
Must Have Been a sInht

A magazine editor was sadly prais-
ing William Sharp. recently deceased
in Sicily, who achieved no little fame
as a poet under the pen name OF
Fiona Mcleod.
SHARP" he said. wrote melan.
ohoiy, dreamy things, but he was per,
sonally CHEEKY. vigorous soul. He
was one day praising the real literary
talent that humble. uneducated people
often show In conversation.
He said that in Londonderry one
afternoon he was seated In q barber
chop when a farmer entered to get his
hair cut. The farmers locks had an
odd, ragged look and the barber. after
regarding them scornfully. said:
Who cut your hair last, old man7
my wife the farmer answered
with an awkward smile.
THE barber snorted. What did she
do 1t within he asked. "A knife and
fork?"
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1906-04-05
Singing Retort Deserved.

Corporal James Tanner, commander
In chief of the G.. A. r., was con-
demning those who appear to regard
the national uniform as a disgrace
those who object to seeing non-com-
missioned soldiers or sailors in the
parquet OF theater or the restaurant
OF fashionable hotel
Such people," said the veteran,
make me think OF a recruiting SER
geant whom l used to know in Rich
mondville-a true patriot
This sergeant at the beginning Of
the civil war urged q rich mans son
to enlist.
"'Come on, Hank he said earnest.
ly. Come on and join the - New
Yorks'
THE rich mans son sneered.
Join the New Yorksi' he cried
Not l! I'd rather enter a lunatic asy-
lum than the - New Yorks.'
Well said the sergeant. no doubt
you'd feel more at home there"