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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-17
ANOTHER
BUSY
SUNDAY
By Numbers and From a Fin.
ancIaI Standpoint Down tho
River Resorts Had Big Day

Though the day was rather threatening
yesterday and the rain drops did come
quite steadily for time the shore resorts
report a day OF record breaking business.
II was not too hot nor too cold and the
cars and boats carried loads which made
standing room 10 be the rule.
The dinner resorts near the city, name
ly Fields Point and Boyden's Heights.
had big crowds OF diners at their various
bakes and the cars brought big parties
to the latter place
Nearly every boat which stopped at Col.
Atwelrs wharf left a big delegation of
hungry ones looking for a clean feast and
took away a party OF supremely happy
individuals who had dined well
IL is estimated that there were about
$1,000 at Rocky Point where yesterday
was a vastly important Sunday owing 10
the magnificent weather and its central
position on the August calendar. II was
as though everybody had taken the same
view-that It might be the last pleasant
Sunday before Labor Day-from the
thronged state OF the grounds I'm every
part $1,000 people being the estimate.
The ringing OF the shore-dinner bell
was welcome sound between selections
or the big military bands and the hours
usually devoted 20 this absorbing event
extra heavy and long continued demand.
The advance announcements for the
Forest Casino attractions brought the at
tendance there up TO the capacity mark
ana II was found necessary TO give sew
eral extra shows. An extended notice OF
the long and interesting program will bs
found In the amusement columns OF the
Tuesday papers.
Professor Cooke again held thousands
"a bI
devil descent on the rolling barrel Such
furore was created that the young man
consented 10 repeat the thrilling perform
ance
The Midway was en- fete. the various
attractions were patronized up to their
ilmit ana the day passed of without a
hitch or mishap
Six &C I'm favor of the RIverno,rts a.
the story OF the baseball game. a def i,od
account OF which will be found elsewhere.
Al crescent Park the day was reported
as the biggest in the history OF that 70.
sort and that many thousands had visited
the grounds and various attraction. dur
Ing the day.
50 many visited the Arts and Crafts
'Ahio'.'on that IL had TO be closed four
times during the day as II was feared "a
let I'm more
caterer Lewis reported n record -break-
ng attendance at the bakes
me Banda Napol, under the iesdershin
pI S'g. Capone. gave three special CON
oerts during the course OF the dav IN ,ha
Iarsest gathering or music lovers thar
nad ever before gathered about the hand |
..anu, A sacred concert was also given |
~ about o'clock which was foIlowsa hn
religious meeting under the ausnioa. =,
no Young Mems Christian A.soctatjon
ma Rev. Mr.. Dixon or Baltimore was tbs
peaker OF the day. '''e
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-17
JEWELS STOLEN.
Mystery Surrounds Theft Of Valuable Ola.
monts From Prominent n. Y, Woman.

New York. Aug. T.-Mystery surrounds
the theft OF a diamond brooch so valu-
able that the stones composing II are well
known to jewels and collectors of this
country and Europe, says The Herald.
Its owner Is a member Of a noted and
wealthy New York family. and It was
from her home In this city that the
stones disappea red.
Detectives engaged upon the case have
been instructed 10 proceed with unusual
secrecy, but II is said the thieves are
known to have fed and there is little
hope of effecting their capture.
There Is. however. some hope Of re-
COY ering the Jewels.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-17
POPULAR EXCURSION TO NAN.
TASkET BEACH

The New York, New Haven and Hart
ford railroad has arranged for a limited
excursion from East Greenwich. Proyi-
dence, Pawtucket and Attleboro. 10 Nan
tasket and return via Boston and steam
ers from Rowe's wharf. on Friday. Aug
ust alst.. for which round trip tickets
VIII be sold at reduced rates.-sl 25 from
Providence and Pawtucket. 81 90 from
Atueooro, etc. This forms q most desir-
aole outing as Nantasket r. unequaIled
In its attractions as summer resor,
The coupons for the boat trip may. at
the option ~ the holder be used for nd /.
mission 10 the National league baseball n
game In Boston. Number positively lin
tied
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-17
MARINE REGISTER:

tomorrow the sun rises at 4:56 and
sets at 6:&. High tides at 3:2S and 3:55.
The following vessels have arrived in
this port in the last "a hours:
Steamer Dorchester. Ryan, Baltimore.
Steamer Connecticut, Williamson, New
York
Steamer Larchmont wilcox, New
York
Steamer Aries. Briggs. Philadelphia.
Steamer New Shoreham, Dodge, Block
Island and returned
Steamer Mount Hope, Ricketson. Block
Island and returned
Steamer Ruth b. Lutte, Fall River and
returned.
Steamer City OF Newport, Rich, New
port and returned.
Steamer Richard Borden, Brown. Fall
River and returned
Steamer Queen City, Gray, Tiverton
and returned.
Steamer Islander. Petty. Tiverton and
returne5.
Tug Vigilant from New York
Tug Battler from New York
Tug Aries from New York.
Tug Joseph Stickney from New York.
Barge Whctestone. Guttenbury, with
6sS tons OF coal for Pawtucket
Barge Queen Brady, South Amboy. 5e7
tons OF coal for Pawtucket.
Barge Long Island City. New York.
il4.oo0 bags OF cement for Horton
Barge Genevseve, Perth Amboy. b14
tons OF coal for the Providence Gas com
pany.
Barge Bridgeport. South Amboy $50
tons of coal for Pawtucket.
Barge Beaver. South Amboy, 623 tons
OF coal for Pawtucket
Barge Vashti. Port Reading, 500 tons
of coal to order.
Barge Santee, Port Reading. ao7 tons OF
coal for the railway company.
Barge Fairy Belle Perth Amboy, ssl
tons OF coal for the railway company.
Barge William j. Burlee, Hoboken, 65o
tons OF coal for Pawtucket.
Schooner Lizzie Dyer. Mafett, Nova
Scotia, 1000 feet OF pinng 10 order.
Schooner Canning Packet. Melanson.
Nova Scotia. 10000 feet OF lumber for
Pawtucket
Schooner Jennie u. Bell. Boil. Wash
ington, ID. c.. 10000 feet OF lumber 20
order.
SAILED.
Steamer Connecticut for New York
Steamer Larchmont for New York
Tug Battler for New York
Tug Joseph Stickney for New York
Tug Aries for New York
Tug Nisilant for New York.
schooner Sandy Hook for New York
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-17
CLAIMS $4,000.
Margaret Hickey Hurt By Cars Sudden Start
SUBS Rh1ds Island Companh

margaret Hickey has BROUGHT su,t
against me Rhode Island company 70 re-
cover $4,000 for injuries received xh,Is q
passenger on one OF the defendants cars
or May 2Sth. 1903. PIaintifY had nott-
nee the conductor to stop the car on
W Nickenden street near BENEFIT street In
ofGer that she might get Off.
ne car stopped but before she could
ansnt ,he car was suddenly started. She
was thrown with great force to the
ground and suffered a number of serious
internal and external injuries
fage. Page & Cushing are attorneys
fo- the plaintiff
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-17
DENOUNCES LYNCHING.
When democracy Becomes MoboCracy the
DAYS OF the Republic VIII be Numbered

New York. Aug l7.-Rev. DR.. Robert
Macarthur. pastor OF the Calvary Bap-
hst church vigorously denounced lynch
Ing and anarchy. In the course OF his
sermon. he said:
A mob In a wild beast A mob has
no brains TO think. no breast To feel and
no reason 10 judge between right and
wrong. When democracy becomes mo-
oocracy. the days OF the republic will
be numbered.
Mob law is one OF the greatest dan
gers In a Republican form OF govern
ment. 1t Is anarchy. pure and simple.
IL brutalizee and demoralizes all who
participate In II. II puts brutality In the
place of law and vengeance in the place
OF judgment"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-17
TWO ATTRACTIVE TOURS VIA RoyA,
BLUE LINE,
LesvIna eoston. FrIdax. s.n,

Tour No. 1. lasting for eight davs n.
cludes Reading. Pa. Gettysburg. Rlus
Mountains Of Maryland Washington. n
G.. and Philadelphia
Trip No. lasting twelve DAYS cover,
all of the above with additional trim "a
Old Point Comfort. daylight ride up the
historical James river, and visit To Rich
mond. Va. Cost Of tour No. 1. s32 90
Tour No. ?. $500. covering every ex
pense from Boston.
These trips appeal 10 all members cf
the Grand Army and those interested in
the history Of the civil war
For details and illustrated Itinerary ar
ply TO Jos. r Taggart. ~. r. p. A.. aovsl
Blue Line No. 900 Washington street.
Boston. Mass
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-17
REDRESS DEMANDED.
Sultan Deson Must Answer For Surrounding
and Insulting American Troops.

Manila. Aug. 17.-10 A. m.-Maio
Robert l.. Bullard has demanded redress
from sultan Deson. the tribal leader OF
the LAnanomors. Although protesting
warm friendship for Americans. the
sultan recently surrounded a small de-
tachment OF United States troops paving
him friendly visit A strong force OF
warriors offered battle To his men. in
sultingly bearing an American flag SO
far the only reply of the sultan TO Major
Billiards. demands has been defiance
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-17
M0T0RMAN
KILLED AT
CROSSING
Result Of Collision Between
Trolley Gar and Freight Train
on tho Consolidated R. R.

day between a trolley car and a freight
train on tho suburban branch OF the New
York. New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Felix McCabe. the motorman of the car.
was killed and two passengers injured.
The accident occurred at grade crossing
I'm the bronx.
Frederick Wenkier. gateman at the
crossing, has been arrested, charged with
criminal carelessness. The force OF the
collision hurled the car ten feet and com
pletely demolished It's superstructure
bending the iron post against which II
landed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-17
II GATHERED IN.
Evanston Police Arrest Automobile Drivers
For Violation OF the Spasd Ordinance.

Chicago, Aug T-Seventeen automo-
biles were stopped by the police OF
Evanston yesterday and taken to the
police station. where their drivers were
released on bond or on their own recogni-
tion 10 appear In court later.
The speed limit In Evanston is eight
-"iles an hour. The police only stopped
nose exceeding a speed OF 12 miles an
hour The minimum fine for violation OF
tho speed ordinance is SIS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-17
THE SECOND SHUT GOWN.

al'ham' Mass. Aug i7-Tha loc.,
cotton mills ~ toe Boston Manufac,nr,n.
company will close down next FrldaY
uhth september :. throwing out of en,,
pioyment hfteen hundred people
Ihis IS me second shutdown this sum
of the mills IL neoessitated bv m. scsrns
ity Of cotton.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-17
PLEADED NOT GUILTY.

Springfield. Aus. 17.-Charies n. FL
ngott, arrested here Yesterday for the
shooting of his infant SON. Joseph. IN a
drunken quarrel pleaded not guilty when
arraigned IN polhce court TO-DAY. on the
charge of assault with a dangerous wea-
pom.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-17
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
MIScELLANEoI.
SHOT HIMSELF IN the HEAD.

Fort Wayne. Ind. Aug. Nv. Z.
Petit. for many years assistant cashier
~ the First National bank here shot
himself In the head at 7 o'clock this
morning. dying instantly. Continued I'M
health IL believed 10 have been the cause
lie was 60 years old.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-17
BARRIERS WON OUT.

The members of the BARRIERS union arc
very tubiant over their decisive victory.
This noon the manager Of the shop al
the crown hotel called Business Agent
Mendell into consultation and asked that
the men return, granting them ALI tbev
asked -. In regard 10 the early CLOSING
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-17
STAhlRD OIL DIVIDEND.

New York. Aug 1.-THE Standard OF
company has declared n dividend of s.
per share. payable Sept i5. To stock Of
record Aug 2i. This is g. less than was
paid IN June last, but the same as was
declared last year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-17
STONE CUTTERS ON STRIKE.

Pittsburg. Aug. IA strike ~ 500
stone cutters of Allegheny county was
inaugurated today for an increase IN
wages from the present rate ~ hfty
cents an hour 10 sixty cents. About
$4,000 members % other occupations VIII
be affected.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-17
ARRIVAL OF OCEAN STEAMERS.

AT Liverpool-steamer Lucania from
New York.
AT Hamburs-Steamer Motlke from
New York
AT New York-Steamer Minnetonka
from London.
AT New York-steamer Noordam from
Rotterdam. ~
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-21
SINGING INSECTS OF JAPAN

is the enamkorogi, which is a kind OF
crickeJ-and Your American crickets are
so awfully funny. The kantan, which
came originally from China. sings only
at midnight. and is one Of the most
highly priced OF our singing insects,
ranking next 70 the kanetetaki, the song
OF which resembles the far-away ticking
OF a clock. There are a number OF other
singing insects, and for centuries our
people have been fond OF their music Il
is not an infreQuent thing for our people
TO so in parties where the little musi-
clans abound. sit on mats. and drink tea
while listening 10 the harmony OF the
little singers.
In Tokyo there are a large number
Of merchants who deal in these singing
insects, and so large has the trade in
them grown that IL IS now necessary 10
raise them by artificial means in order
70 supply the dc mand. Many Of the in
sects have been successfully raised al
distant points from their native home
and we shall try 70 see il they cannot be
made to live and flourish here
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-21

is common thing to sec the bottom Of
Maine harbors dotted with small lob
steTs. Fishermen will even catch
female Holsters thickly incrusted with
roe. To me it seems rs If the lobster
man looked upon the Fish Commission
end the State officials as the 5igg st
oranks now on exhibition. II they per-
sist in disregarding our recommenda-
ti0ns. however, they will find their pro-
fession a lost and useless art
"A protest must and will arise against
this willful waste Of Holsters. Does any
one suppose for a moment that Richard
H. or Macbeth or DIT. JekyIl and
Mr.. Hyde can be properly enjoyed unless
discussed over a lobster salad when the
curtain is Tung down. OF course. YOU
may regret the salad and the lobster
and the play afterward. but that isn't
the question II the lobster disappears
the theatergoer will look for some other
form Of amDsement an army OF bearded
transformers will be turned loose upon
the public. and the waiter in the down
town restaurant will be tipped no more
half-dollars. bogus or otherwise. Lob
sherman, think of this and STAY tbv
hand!"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-21

ERF1aFS DO people appreciate mu-
sic more than do the japanese.
and Minister Takahira has signi-
fed his intention to bring to Washing
ton some of the sweet 81 lging insects Of
Japan.
Recently Nine Takahira talked inter
estingly of these singing insects Of her
native home. and said that she was anx-
ious to have some of them here. Dur
lag the months of May and June" said
Nine. Takahira. you may see suspended
in the verandas Of houses in Japan little
cages of bamboo. from which break
upon the silence Of the twilight strange
little whistlings OF metallic modulations
and light triHs. which hn the air with a
delicate and most delightful music. It
Is the habit Of our people in the early
evening to quietly sit and listen to the
shrill but delightful concerts Of these
insects. 1t is a music which has a sad
but peculiarly impressive charm. and
should like so much Il we could have
some Of these songsters here. You may
have many pretty song birds in America,
but I can find none which. think. give
me half the pleasure and comfort that
the singing insects from my own home
would
The most priced of these insects
and q seems almost cruel TO call them
iusects-ts the suzumushi. its name
meaning insect bell and the sound
which IL emits resembles that o. a tiny
silver bell os the sweetest and most
delicate tone. The insect is not pretty,
being a tiny black beetle, with fat
and ugly body. but its music is delight
ful. Another singing insect much es-
tocmed in Japan is the kirisirisu. which
is SOcCtNi-g like your large grasshCp-
per. and which produces varied sTident
sounds, altogether pleasing. Then there
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-21
FAST HORSES FOR
THE FUTURE SPEEDWAY

IT HE Eastern press bureau OF the
Louisiana Exposition has been
advised that the management at
St. Louis has set apart S250.OOO for
prizes in the live stock department. and
in addition 10 the amount named, spe-
ciaI prizes Will be offered by many live
stock associations and individuals. The
Columbian Exposition appropriated but
S142 800 for its stock department.
Thirty acres Of ground and upward of
fifty buildings are TO be devoted to the
exhibit of live stock, among which will
be thirty or more barns capable of ac-
ccmmodating from eighty TO ninety
horses each. All the arrangement for the
accommodation of live stock will be on
the most elaborate scale. In the exhibit
OF horses will be long string of Ameri-
cas- famous record breakers in trotting.
pacing, running, and jumping. and Of
their offspring, from whom greater
achievements are expected.
Naturally great interest among stock
raisers abroad will be developed
throughout the United States next
year, and the famous speedways in the
great cities where the best trotting.
pacing and riding stock can be observed
TO advantage, will DE literally patron
lied by foreigners.
In this view the movement for a
Washington speedway is opportune and
will undoubtedly place the Nations
Capital where II belongs-in the front
rank of speedway cities. NO city of
it's size in the country can make a
better showing of handsome turnouts
than Washington. and with the develop
ment of a driving road the old time
spirit of light "hxes' will be restored,
and not only the owners and drivers.
but the general public viii derive iene-
81 and delight from the friendly crush
es, made possible on a properly con
structed roadway.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-21

is doing and has done excellent work
along scientific lines, but it needs more
support from the State Legislatures %
make its work of practical value in say
ing the lobster from destruction we
have transported spawn to various wa
tiers on the New England coast, and it
has Matched well. We are not, however.
assisted by the fishermen themselves.
They are Strengthening the lobster just
as the hunter of the West slaughtered
the buffalo.
You are more apt TO find Holsters in
the deep water along the coasts Of New
Jersey, New York, Maine and Nova
Scotia than any other points along the
coast o. North America. ThTee-fOurths
Of the Holsters eaten in the United
States are caught along the New Eng
land coast. The fisherman is a pic
turesque figure with his cracking. FISH
smelling oilskins. rubber sou'wester
strapped under his chin and long sea
boots. He looks 10 the ocean for his
livelihood, and takes cod. swordhsh, had
dock. and all manner Of smaller fry. The
winter is the real lobster season. The
haTbOrs are covered with dorys and the
rise and fall Of the lobster pot is
heard in every direction. The pot Is
a cage made of laths. and is about the
size and shape of a Saratoga trunk.
There is an opening which gradually
narrcws at each end ana the unwary lob
ster who crawls in TO get at the bait
of fish is sure to drop down into the bot
tom OF the pot whence he is unable
10 escape.
Maine laws prohibit anyone selling a
lobster less than ten and one half inches
long, but the men never stop TO look
al the size of them until the shore is
reached. II he is an honest lobsterman
he viii measure the smaller ones and
throw them overheard II they are under
the legal size. Having been KEEP; almos;
without food for days. however, the
small Holsters are In no condition to
make their way back to deep water. 1t
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-21
THE GHOST OF
JOHN WILKES BOOTH

TT is evident that other things than
roustabouts and cotton come from
Memphis, Tenn. few days ago
man named Bates, of that city. an
nounced that John Wilkes Booth. the
actor, who assassinated President Lin
coin. never was killed, but escaped, and
one Rudy paid the penalty OF
Booths crime. Bates asserted also that
Booth, under the name OF George, com
mitted suicide in Enid, Okla, last Janu-
airy. More interesting than any other
item in this story is the fact that
Georges" body was identified ny
Junius Brutus Booth. a nephew of the
original Booth. AS this young man is
an obscure actor. who recently played
in Proctor's Fifth Avenue Theater. New
York, the whole story savors of a hign-
grade press agent; in fact, his work is
evident in every line of the story This
controversy allows opportunity for a
story. On the night of the assasina--
ton of President Lincoln there was a
private dinner party in the back room
in Wormley's restaurant, in this city.
General Baird, Robert Johnson. Samuel
J. Randall, John MorTissey. John f.
Coyle tat that time editor of the ma
tional IntelligenCer'D and one other man
we're present. AS the men were dining
a waiter announced that the President
had been shot. When he heard that
Booth was accused of the crime. Mr..
Coyle. with blanched face and trembling
lips. said: My God, gentlemen, this
very day | met John Wilkes Booth in
the market place. He was on a bay
mare. and rode up to me and handed
me sealed envelope, saying as he did
so: II you hear OF me in twenty-four
hours. publish this. II you do not hear
OF me in that time. destroy this And
he rode away. Here is the package
said Mr.. Coyle, producing a large en-
velope from his pocket. What must I
do with IT,"
Destroy 1t at once." said Mr. Ran
dali. They viii hang anybody who
knows anything about the assassina-
ton, no matter how innocentIy he may
have come by his information"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-21
THE LOBSTER RAPIDLY DISAPPEARING
I.TWENTY years from now the
lobster will have passed out
Of existence said IN nfRciaI

GeTwENTY years from now the
lobster will have passed out
of existence" said an official
OF the United States Fish Commission to
q Times man the other day. Don't mic
take me. refer not 10 the person des-
ignated by the slang term. He, like the
poor. we shall have always with US.
but the fellow you make indigestible
dishes out Of is doomed
For the past twenty years fishermen
have been complaining that the lob
ster is steadily decreasing in size. Can
ming factories dotted the New England
coast from Portland to Eastport a
short while since, but today the ma
jority have shut down. and the few that
remain in operation work from time TO
time only Ten years ago the ishwife
who asked 20 cents for a fve-pound
lobster would have been hooted out OF
the market. Today one OF this weight
would be a rarity. and cheap at $50.
The average lobster which is for sale IN
the markets today weighs about
pound and a half, as against the four
FOUNDER OF yore.
The Peabody Museum, at Salem.
Mass, exhibits the she'll Of a thirty
two-pound lobster. caught of it's coast.
Not 10 be outdone, Swampscott, a lit
tie town in the same State. boasts that
one OF her fishermen took a thirty-five-
pound lobster. Strangers and the doubt
ing Thomas often express. wonder at
this tradition, but they are overwhelm-
ed when the oldest inhabitant triumph
antly produces a pair Of gigantic gum
boots. which Joe Masterson wore when
be took ut, sur
THE passing OF the lobster is due to
two causes. First, the criminal waste
fulness of the fishermen I'm catching
more than they need or can possibly
SELL and second, to the lack OF laws
which should be stringent and enforced
TO the latter.
The United States Fish Commission