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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-10
WHAT IS GOING ON AT THE
UNIVERSITY ON THE HILL

The Brown football team Is very for
vices Of Coach Robinson this year Mr.
Robinson began his football training at
Holton High school. Danvers, Mass. From
there he went TO Dean academy at
Franklin, Mass, from which he gradu-
ated i'm 1892. lie entered the Freshm9n
class at Brown that fall and graduated in
1896. During his college course inc was
a member OF the varsity football team
for four years and OF the varsity base
ball team and the varsity track team. In
his senior year he made both the All
American football and baseball teams
When he left Brown he went TO the Uni
versity Of Nebraska. where he coached
the football teams OF 1862. both OF
which were reckoued among the highest
in the middle west From Nebraska he
returned 10 Brown I'm 1895 and coached
the fUo{hall teams of 1898. 1899, 1900. 1901
From Brown he went TO the University
OF Maine, where he had charge Of the
football team OF 1902 and in 1903 he coach
Cd Exeter. From Exeter he came back
10 Brown. Hts success with tho team last
year IS known 10 everyone At Brown. and
~ his predictions came ont correctly this
years team will be better I'm every re-
spect than that OF last year.
The annual competition for tho associa o.
edtorship Of the Brown Daily Herald has
begun and will last till about May l.,
when one Junior, two Sophomores and
three Freshmen will be elected TO the
board The election will be held purely
on a basis of competition. record ls
made and kept Of the number and kind Of
assignments that the men hand IN Each
Freshman candidate ia required tn curry
down copy to the printer once p weok
while every Sophomore and Junior candl-
date is required 10 read proof about once
a week
Al present there are about Il men cut.
taking part in tho competition The man
aging editor however. desires still more
candidates and a. Tho Herald Is one OF
the most important activities here AZ
Brown there will doubtless he a large
number from which 10 choose the future
editors OF Tho Herald
superintendent T.. \. Buringame Is
causing the general appearance OF tho
campus To be improved by having numcr.
ous lowcr-bcds installed around tho VA
riOus buildings Several varieties ol
Towering shrubs and plants Will be set
out. Mr.. Burlngamo intends To have
several OF these plots before the build.
ings on the front campus, while there
Will be a considerable number Of them
near the majority OF the buildings OF the
middle campus Clinging vines will also
be set out at the base OF some OF the
older structures. This change will do
much towards bcautifying the grounds
and will doubtless meet with general
appreciation
Mr.. Arthur r Flagg % has been APP
pointed assistant In tho geology depart-
mont. Mr. .. w Brown. from Lehigh
is tho head of tho department. The
geology quarters have been moved from
Rhode Island hall to The basement of
Savles hsll
A ~ stanton. o. has left Newton
Theological seminary for Tho present wear
and y nov abroad whore be expects to
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-10
JAY G0ULD'S ASSOCIATE
IN new YORK ALMSH0USE

New York. oct l0-Jeffer son L. Raplce.
once a wealthy New York banker and
business associate OF Jay Gould, Com
modore Vanderbilt and John u. Blair,
went 10 tho Poor House here yesterday.
Raplee was one OF the best known men
along Broadway in his DAY. His 'ather,
who was Judge Rapiee Of Yates county,
y. y, left him large fortune.
In 1886 he opened q banking house at Io7
Broadway. which was capitalized az SEQ.
90, and did a yearly business OF $4,000.
which was a large sum at that time.
Since 1867, when this bank made an
assignment after some unfortunate spe,u
lation. Mr.. Raplee's for'une' although I'm
vested in new banking venturn. stcadii >
diminished. Three years ago he closcc
his last offices AZ 1886 Liberty street and
began 10 1.-Two on the remnants of bis for
mer wealth lie was unmarried.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-10
HELD UP
MRS. JONES'
AUTO, TOO

Mrs Pembroke Jones of Newport was
one OF those held up in harrington Sunday
for exceeding the speed limit for automo-
biIeS, and both going and coming she
was found going slightly in excess OF the
speed limit. She will probably not be
prosecuted, but those going at tho rate
OF 30 or more miles an hour will get all
that's coming. tbs said
chief Bowdcn declined 10 take the fire
rendered by Mrs. Jones and told Mrs.
Jones that she would have 70 appear I'm
court for a hearing.
She was in a hurry TO get across the
ferry at Bristol and the officer told her
she could go ahead. the hearing could be
postponed for day or two
In the few minutes talk on the road
Mrs. Jones said she would be frank with
the officer. telling Chief Bowden that n
the time for the hearing was prolonged
she would not be I'm the state. az She
planned 10 leave last evening
Chief Bowden did not propose 70 dctain
her any longer for such slight infrac-
tion.
There were nine automobiles speeding
100 fast Sunday in Darlington. The own
ers or two were fined the same day and
others are to be I'm court also.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-10
GIRL OF II
CAME HERE
and WE'D

George Herbert whittier creighton. the
son of William ". Creighton Of Win
throp. a brakeman on the Boston, Revere
Beach and Lynn railroad, and Miss WIN
fired Guild. also OF Winthrop, stole quiet
~ away yesterday afternoon and were
married hore by the Rev. J. A. McCord OF
this city. The young man gave his age
as % years and the young woman said
she was 10.
Neither OF the parents OF tho young
people dreamed of what was happening.
Both ~ero shocked when they were told
the news last evening, and tho mother
Of the girl said that the marriage would
be annulcd. as her daughter was only IL
years OF age and too young
Young Creighton is only 10 years Old
and has been I'm tho employ of the rail-
road but a few months He is very pop
ular on the road and his co-workers are
surprised
Young Creighton worked yesterday
nearly up TO noon and is thought 10 have
met his bride I'm Boston. where the train
Was taken for Providence.
Creighton's parents refused TO say any
thing about the case
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-10
UNIVERSAL 2.CENT RATE
II Is Heartily Favored by Tho Father Of
Imperial Penny Postage.

London, Oct. l0.-Jotu Hesniker Heaton.
Conservative member OF parliament FOR
Canterbury. known as the Father OF the
Imperial Penny Postage" established I'm
1892, publishes this morning o strong plea
for universal two-ccnt postage. lie
points out that no expensive machinery
would be involved in making the- change,
saying:
international half-penny zone cent?
postage on printed matter already exists.
n two ounces OF printed matter can be
sent anywhere for a half-penny. why
should not a half ounce of written mat
ter be sent for ono penny? The world >
ostoffices are worked at point. In
Great Britain nearly five millions Of
pounds Cs25,1o. .O0ol. and I'm France and
Germany nearly three millions OF pounds
each (Sl5.0H0cO OF excessive postal sur
plus is bad finance. because IL taxes initial
commercial opera tons"
He says he spent several days in June
with Jonn Wanamsker. former United
states postmaster general. discussing the
scheme. and adds: Mr.. Wanamaker visit
cd Whiteiaw Reid and know that the re-
suit of their deliberations Will give new
interest to the movement and show an
example OF public spirit deserving the
highest praise
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-10
WARREN.

The funeral services OF Mrs Louisa
Davol Warren. wife Of the late Theodore
Warren. were held from the family resi-
dence ON State street yesterday after
noon Many relatives and friends OF the
deceased were present. and beautiful
floral offerings were I'm evidence. Inter-
ment was at the South cemetery
The drill meeting OF the Warren ar
tllery was postponed last evening until
next Monday evening. Several members
OF the company qualified at sharp
shooters at the Rumford rife range last
week.
Massasoit council ROYAL Arcanum. met
at Odd Fellows hall last evening with a
good attendance Of members present.
Routine business was transacted after
which social exercises were enioved.
Mr.. Benjamin A. Bliss returned home
last night from a few days sightseeing
tIip to New York city.
Mrs ". T.. Crawley and Mrs Morris
or Linden street have returned from "A
visit with friends at New Haven. Conn.
Miss Daisy Blount has nearly recovered
from a recent attack OF illness which has
confined her 60 her home on Wheaton
street for tho past few weeks
Intentions ~ marriage have hccn filcd
AZ the town clerks office bv Amelia
C;podesu ~ this town and Alfred S.
RaFuls of Pa-fucket n
Mr. Lewis " Mesdsr and ~lfs ~ rro,i-
tsnce have returned home sftsr . visit
vith friends IN Warren Mr. Mesdsr -.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-10

The members OF the Bay View Fire COM
pany celebrated the arrival Of their new
and pretty uniforms last evening with a
delicious salad supper I'm Grange hall. A
short session was held prior TO the sun
per. At the conclusion OF the meeting
Captain w. +. Baker with the Hon. Ben
jsmin Martin. and followed by other town
officials and invited guests. marched to
the banquet han and after a short prayer
by the captain the onslaught upon the
good things to eat was begun. Then came
cigars. Captain Baker made an address
OF welcome and introduced Assistant Cap
tain q. j. Norton as toastmaster. who
showed that he was a past master at that
art The first speaker was the Hon. Levi
:. Winchester. who was followed by Mr.
Wilson. president OF the town council
state Representative Benjamin Martin,
Councilmen Cady. Chsmplin and Sampson,
Captain Jack Mullen OF the Wstchemok-
cts. George Fuller from the local veteran
hremen, Messrs. McCort McHugh, Ben
nett. Farnsworth. Fales and Ira u. Goff
who represented the different companies
IN the town. Mr. w III. Mason Alfred
Aioro and others represented tho press
Nearly every subject pertaining TO fire
hghting was touched upon by the speak
ers. but what perhaps pleased the boys
best was the statement OF Mr. Wilson OF
the town council. who told the INTO ask
for just what they needed I'm the way OF
appliances, which. no doubt would be
given them at the next meeting Con-
sderab BILE was said about the social side
OF firemsn's life and the speaker urged
Them 10 make this ore general The ban
quet hall was very tastefully decorated
Tor the occasion and an excellsnt orchos-
al at he Vel .f..1,
was huge success, was in charge OF
captain Baker. Assistant Captain Norton
and Hose Director George Ide
There VIII be a meeting OF the young
folks OF ST Brenden's Catholic church this
evening In the vestry OF the church. when
a committee will be appointed and organ
lied TO make the arrangements for the
concert that is to be given I'm the town
hall Monday evening, Oct. 81.
Ernest Crumb, one OF the best known
young men OF this place. went TO Hart
ford, Conn. this morning, where he will
take charge OF Nashs bowling alleys
Mr.. William Jordan OF Bullock's Point
avenue, who went 10 Greene a few days
ago on a hunting and fishing trip. has
been called home on account OF the sick
ness OF his wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter r. Ramsey have
returned from their wedding tour through
Boston, New York and Washington. They
will spend few DAYS with Mrs. Ramsey's
parents before going 10 their new home
in Boston.
There was no special business At the
meeting OF Narragansett fire company
last evening
A painter named Hicks fell from stag
ing while At work on the Winchester
block yesterday, but escaped with a shaH
ing up.
NJ A1har, S,uadard uas ather for
tunate yesterday afternoon. for while
driving down Turner avenue his horse
stumbled. causing Mr. Studdard 10 he
thrown to the ground but sustained no
great injuries.
Mr.. Frederick Con went TO Grafton.
Mass this morning. whore he will spend
his annual vacation with relatives.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-10

Federal grand jury at New York I'm it's
investigation under the Antitrust law.
or 70 produce certain record books de-
manded by the grand jury.
They were held guilty OF contempt OF
court and sought release by writs of ha-
bess corpus, alleging among others that
there was no legal authority for their
examination, that their answers might
tend 10 incriminate them and that the
provision OF the Antitrust law granting
immunity TO witnesses was unconstitu-
tional.
From denial OF these writs by the Fed.
crnl court I'm New York. Hale and Nc
Alister took appeals to the Supreme
court.
In his brief Solicitor General IIoyt in
urging the Importance ~ an early hear
Ing on the appeal says tho determination
of the questions raised was a matter of
general public interest a. they were
novel and might frequently DO raised IN
like investigat ions here.
Similar questions are involved iu the an
pcals OF the officers OF the so-called West
ern Paper trust who likewise refused 90
answer questions upon which The govern
ment will also ask for an early hearing by
the court
These cases are five I'm number aud were
brought by the General Paper company
l.. NJ. Alexander, secretary treasurer
b'oAk' ~. w hiAlnk, uINl wee president
and W. Il. Stuart, general sales man
ager and E. r. Harmon. president OF the
Grand Rapids pulp and Paper company,
one OF its constituent companies
The General Paper company and % other
companies were charged by the govern
ment with conspiracy iu restraint OF trade
I'm fixing the price IN the middle and west
ern states FOR news print, MANILA and
fibre papers, but I'm tho proceedings the
"a -.
on the ground that IL might tend To in
criminatc them, and when ordered BY the
Federal court In Wisconsin TO testify they
appealed.
Solicitor General Hoyt urges the court
to fix an early date for hearing the ap-
peals. because tho prosecution OF the
General Paper company under the Anti
Trust law will be impossible until the
questions Of immunity raised by the Wit
ncsses are passed on.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-10
0SSlFlED MURDERER CANNOT
Be SUCCESSFULLY HANGED

Chicago. Oct. 10.-Because Of a peculiar
freak of nature. Robert Gardiner. a pris-
oner IN the county Jail here. charged with
the murder OF Agnes Morrison may es-
cape the death penalty.
1t appears that the prisoner is suffering
from ossifcation OF the vertebrae and it's
sues OF the neck.
According to Professor Steffenson OF
Rusk Medical college only five cases simi-
lar have ever come to the notice OF the
medical profession. Gardiner. who was
formerly cashier, carries his head tilt
ed forward and slightly twisted 10 one
side
He is unable 10 move his head or incline
IL except with great EFFORT and is hardly
able 10 eat or speak owing TO the effect
OF tho ossication on the sympathetic mem
branes of the throat and bronchial tubes
William Buckner, attorney for the de-
fence. declares that II would be impos.
siele 10 bring any strain upon the pa :
tents neck that would he sufficiently
severe to cause any discomfort other
than a slight straining OF the muscles.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-10
GERMANY WANTS FIXED
PROGRAM FOR PEACE MEETING

Berlin. oct. l0--The foreign office says
Germany Will accept Russia's invitation
10 attend the second peace conference at
10 be discussed shall be arranged I'm ad-
vance by an interchange of communica-
tions among the powers, 50 that the OBJ
iects OF the conference may he defined
with precision. thus avoiding questions
upon which any power has reservations
The acceptance OF Germany's suggestion
will probably delay the assembling OF the
conference. hut will avert embarrassing
situations after it meets.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-10
BOSTON WOMAN HIS BRIDE
trroII Dunbar, Star Of Sherlock Holmes" +"
Is Welded In New York ClN.

Enroll Dunbar the star I'm sherlock
Holmes at the Empire this week. Is re-
oeiving the congratulations. not only OF
his theatrical associates. but also OF his
host OF personal friends outside the pro-
fession, and even his matinee admirers
must accord him their best wishes. He
joined the ranks or the "benedlcts" on
Sunday last in tho metropolis and his
charming bride was by birth Miss Mary
II. Sharpstein, who resided with her
mother at li2 Beacon street. Boston.
Mrs. Dunbars father was. until his
death somc 20 years ago. manager OF the
Paris branch Of Arnold. Constable &. Co
OF New York. and his only daughter was
born In Paris Mrs. Shapstein and her
daughter have been living I'm Boston for
about six years. and the latter is we'll
known there as a writer. contributing
both prose and poetry 10 various pubIlca-
tions under her own name and also under
the nom dc plume OF George Germond.
The quiet wedding is the elimination OF
a pretty romance. which has involved the
lives OF the couple for some time. Mr..
Dunbar met HIS wife i'm Boston four years
ago and their friendship ripened into love.
which resulted In an engagement about
year ago. Mrs. Sharpstein. the brides
mother, was somewhat opposed TO her
daughters marriage. but the young people
were steadfast IN their devotion 10 each
other and on Sunday a favorable oppor-
tunity came for them to he united.
Mr.. Dunbar left Hartford on Saturday
night after his performance there and
Joined his fiancee In New York, where the
wedding took place az the Little Church
Around the Corner in the presence of but
few friends ~ the contracting parties.
The happy and fortunate husband ex-
poets his charming and accomplished
bride TO Join him in this city by tomor-
row
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-10
SIX HOURS FLAG RUSH
AT MIAMI WAS STRENUOUS

Hamilton. O.. oct. l0.-BruCc Lloyd OF
oxford. o.. was seriously injured and
many boys and girls were scratched and
bruised yesterday i'm a fierce scrimmase
between tho Sophomorcs and Freshmen
The battle continued for six hours.
The Sophomorcs got lines OF fire hose
and turned it on To the Freshmen. who
charged through tho streets The Sopho-
mores captured u Freshmen and six Girls
from each class were run down and bound
hand and foot and imprisoned
The Sophomores failed 10 capture the
flag They attacked tho pole with a
traction engine. which the Freshmen dis
abed with stones and rails Lloyd was
injured by stone which was hurled dur
Ing the scrimmage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-10
WESTERLY REPUBLICANS HAD
CAUCUS IN TOWN HALL

Last night the Westerly Republicans
met IN caucus in the town hall and chose
delegates TO the state convention wednes-
nesdav oct. is. and Col Everett r. whip
plc was elected chairman of tho meeting
and Everett a Kingsley secretary.
Judge Edward NJ. Burt nominated -
delegates John w. Sweeney Everett T.
Whipplc. Harvey &. Perry. Richard j.
Butler Howard Pcnder. l. u. Crandall. l.
r.. Peck, Orvine NJ Randolph and Alex
ander g.. Crumb. They were elected with
out opposition.
Judge John W. Sweeney moved that
there be seven members on the town
committee and uominatd Milo VI. CLARK
Foster Jaeger. charles ~. Ledward. Dam
iei MURRAY Charles " Austin. Albert -.
Barber and Fred y Bufdlck
THEY were elected and 10 wss voted
that the committee he empowered 10 hli
tacancieA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-10
EAST PROVIDENCE
Democratic Town Committee
Held Meeting Last Night.
Annual Business Meeting Of
Universd|ist Church.. Notes.

The Democratic town. committee met
last evening at the residence OF Chairman
Charles Burns. John Clancy was APP
pointed clerk. 1t was voted TO hold
caucus on the evening of oct. 18th to
nominate an assembly ticket. these nomi-
nations having been omitted at the recent
caucus. IL was also voted to secure head
quarters which will bc opened soon TO
the Democrats of the town. No location
has been decided upon AS yet
ELECTED OFFICERS.
The annual parish meeting of the Uni
versalist church was held last evening.
The reports or the various officers were
received and showed a very encouraging
state of affairs. The election resulted az
follows: President. William Childs; treas
urer. Daniel Peckham; secretary. Miss
Clara Arnold; trustees, John Thatcher
and p T. Gardiner
MINOR MENTION.
An exhibition by the sunday school OF
ST. Mary's Episcopal church will be given
I'm the church Wednesday and Thursday
afternoons and evenings OF this week
ON Wednesday evening there will be an
address BY tho Rev. DR.. Bradner or ~.
Johns church OF Providence.
The monthly meeting OF the woman
Missionary association was held at the
Second Baptist church last evening The
most important number on the meetings
program was an address by Mrs. g. w
Rigler. her subject. being Africa. There
was a very large attendance.
1t is reported that the Democrats who
were beat out al the caucuses Saturday
evening talk of making an effort to seat
a new set OF delegates at the state con-
Vention.
Two candidates were initiated at the
meeting OF Fraternity Commsndery OF the
Golden Cross last evening. II was decid-
ed 10 attend the reception 20 the supreme
convocation 10 be held at Woonsockct
Thursday. Oct. 2s.
Al the session OF the Seventh distric'
court this morning, Mrs. Susan Lucas
pleaded not guilty To the charge of max
ing An assault upon Lillian Ashe, was
held In the sum OF 500 for trial Friday.
James Egan was found on a lawn on
John street last evening. and this morn
ing was fined 81 and costs. by Judge Bliss
for being intoxicated
valuable hunting dog owned by Capt.
John j. Mullen, was struck by a Taun-
ton car last evening. and quite badly in
jured.
horse attached to a milk wagon own
ed by a man named Mathevson WAS
frightened bs a dog on Warren avenue.
and ran away. The wagon was wrecked.
There was session OF the probate
court yesterday. when Judge Wilson pre-
sided for the first time Considerable
routine business Was transacted
The Republican caucus 10 elect dele
gates TO the state convention will he held
In the town hall Thursday evening Of this
week
Mrs. Garden who was injured by a stray
bullet at Hunts Mills. Is getting along
nicely. The bullet was removed yestor-
day.
The 'Petticoat" degree team Of ReIi-
ance lodge Of odd Fellows will meet this
evening for rehearsal
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-10
PROF. TUCKER ACCEPTS The
PRESIDENCY OF EXPOSITION

Norfolk Va, Oct. l0-Former Repre-
sentative Harry ST. George Tucker, dean
OF George Washington university OF
Washington -. c.. yesterday formally ac-
cepted the presidency OF the jamestown
Exposition company TO succeed General
Fitzhugh Lee
MIR Tucker was elected president OF the
American Bar association at the ST. Louis
convention I'm 1904
"Henpecks wifcs name Is Marjorie. is
81 not?'
Yes. but he calls her Majority
How absurd"
Not so very; YOU know majority
rules. Houston Post.