davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington times., 1905-06-25
Especial Copyright Gable,

LONDON. June z4.-Scandal is the key
word of the week in British politics.
Englishnsen, without distinction Of
party. feel profoundly uncomfortable,
even Inundated, by the reflection that
despite a long procession OF reforming
war minister's and schemes OF re-
construction. the British army still IS
exposed. under war pressure and for
years afterward. to the grossess waste
of public money, with complete abb
The Washington times., 1905-06-25
An Ancient Prophecy.

An ancient prophecy has been disin-
TERED by one of the French newspapers.
ar. rather, Q series Of prophecies, on the
The Washington times., 1905-06-25
Best Books for Prizes.

Much discussion has been going on
lately as to what are the best books
for school prizes.
l recently saw the list of books which
the London county council had decided
10 omit, and when / read the names
was not wholly surprised Burns
Poems, the -Four Georges, Macaulay' S
Esays on Give and Warren Hastings,
the French English and German Eng
lish dictionaries, De Quincy's Essays
and dictionary on cookery.
The books TO be added included some
which ] have never read, but with titles
like Wee Doggie.'' and What Katie
Did at School, which are probably far
more in harmony with the taste Of the
young recipients. 1t is now proposed
that the children shall themselves
choose their own books from a pub
fishers list
There Is, however, another aspect to
the question, and that is that a prize
differs in a measure from any other
Dook- 1t Is not one neceSsar ily TO be
read Immediately by the child. but
rather one that he keeps all his life
ana for this reason it is perhaps well
that IL should be a book that would suit
him at all ages
The prizes, which seems to me to be
entirely satisfactory, are the works of
Thackeray, the lesser poets. Macaulay.
ard good translations OF classics. with
some of the works of our standard nov
eIistS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-29
THE PROVIDENCE NEWS
Thief WAS
CLEvERLY
CAUGHT

Frank Johnson. colored. was bound
over 10 the grand jury in, $500 by Judge
Rueckert today for breaking and enter
ing in the night time. with intent TO COM
NIT larceny. the lunch wagon OF Abraham
Hassell. situated at the corner OF Craw-
ford and South Water streets.
As the cart had been entered on sew
eral occasions and small amounts OF edi-
bles taken, Hassell laid in wait last night
TO catch the thief.
Shortly after $3.50 O'Clock Hassell heard
a man at one OF the back windows, and
when a leg was thrust in. seized the
member. and pouded IT with a black
jack.
He made the fellow crawl into the
wagon and had lively tussle with him,
banging him with a blackjack and firing
two shots from a revolver TO attract the
officers attention.
Patrolman Rowe responded and took
the intruder into his company
Ihe culprj' proved 10 be Frank John
son, 20 years old. who belongs In New
York. He has been stopping at Sam
Marks lodging house for about a week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-29
BUMPERS
TO CHECK
AUTOISTS

Chicago. July 29.-The problem OF
regulating the speed OF autos has been
solved by Glencoe 1t is simple. Just
make the fast going machines bump
the bumps" and there you are.
Glencoe does not put it in any such
crude way. 1t is simply going TO "im-
prove" Sheridan road But this "im-
provement' is to consist OF a six x-inch
bump at every crossing. and the motor
ist who attempts 10 take the jumps" at
high speed will be punished. the Glencoe
village board believes. more than by any
fine which could be imposed
Work on the bumps has been begun.
They will be made Of brick and will be
six inches at the highest point. on each
side 1t will be a sharp slope that will make
IT easy for the cars TO get over provided
they are running at moderate spec d,
but which will have a tendency 10 shoot
the occupants some feet into the air II
taken at high speed.
Policeman Arthur Johnson's action In
using his revolver 20 halt a chauffeur who
refused to stop after ne had exceeded
the speed limit Of Evanston is sanctioned
by Chief Frost.
The autoist who has violated the speed
ordinance Is in exactly the same position
as II he had violated any other law or
ordinance, and a police officer has the
right 10 use any means 10 make the ar
rest" said the chief
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-29
EXAMINERS
CRITICISM
ANSWERED

New York, July 29.-The Mutual Reserve
ment today in reply 10 the criticism in
the report of Examiner vanderpoel to the
state insurance department.
In regard TO the criticism OF delay in
payment OF death claims the company
contends that the delay exists principally
in the case OF assessment policies.
Up to three years ago the company was
"a pass-the-hat concern" exclusively.
Then it was reincorporated as an old
line company and quit getting new assess
ment business. It has. however. a large
number of assessment policies.
These, according TO Vice President and
Actuary Eldredge, are computed every so
days, according 10 the amount Of claims
maturing In the preceding 60 days. This
fact alone. he says is responsible for
the delay in the payment OF assessment
policies, but I'm any event 10 per cent is
paid promptly on receipt OF proofs Of
death.
Particular exception is taken TO the
criticism that the company forced a COM
promise Of claims on grounds OF alleged
msstatement in applications, intemper-
ance OF insured, Misrepresentation in
age lapse OF policy and suicide. The
company says that full information Is
given as 10 all claims settled at less than
their face
The statement is silent concerning the
Vanderpoel exposure OF the transactions
In which the company on taking over the
insurance OF the now defunct North
western Life Assurance company paid to
certain third parties unknown to Mr..
Nanderpoel n commission OF S277, $50 81
The commission was called TO the atten-
tion OF Mr. Eldredge. He said:
I'VE paid the commission to De witt T
Merriam OF Chicago He had a contract
with US TO bring In insurance. He
offered us business from several COM
panies which we refused. But when he
bought the business OF the Northwestern
we took IL.
Mr. Eldredge was inclined 10 ridicule
the Vanderpoel reports in criticism OF the
listing OF sls2 1912 in judgment against
the company in the liability schedule en-
titled, Salaries rents. office expenses.
tax bills. accounts. bonuses. commissions.
medical and legal fees due on accrued,
$ls4. .sl3 25."
said, was included in the liabilities OF
the company, and l cannot see that It
makes any difference whether the amount
is listed as judgment or accounts so long
as the company shows IL owes the money.
"As a matter Of fact. though II is by no
means certain even that the company
owes the amount. since an appeal has
been taken from the Judgment"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-29
DENYGETT|NC
PROVIDENCE
LICENSE

New Bedford, July 29.=Mystery sur
rounds the reported marriage OF Miss
Mary j. Randall, the richest woman in
Mattapoisett, and Chares r. Dexter, her
second cousin, who has been employed
as superintendent OF her fine estate on
the Rochester road.
According to the published records of
the registrar OF births and marriages in
Providence, license TO marry was is
sued there Thursday afternoon 10 per-
sons who Represented themselves as Miss
Randall and Mr.. Dexter OF Mattapoisett:
yet today botir- deny absolutely that they
are married or that they have even taken
out a marriage license.
The possibility of some persons having
applied for license in their names by
way OF a joke IL suggested by both Mr..
Dexter and Miss Randall.
That Miss Randall and Mr.. Dexter. or
one OF them, secured the license. but
have so far refrained from using IL TO
get married. is also suggested In this
connection there is a bit OF town gossip
that some time ago they secured a IL
cense in Mattaposett. but never took
the final step OF having the ceremony
performed.
Miss Randalrs age was given in the
Providence report as SO. She states how
ever that she Is older than that and
from another source II is learned that
she is 81. Mr.. Dexter is said TO be 33.
Miss Randall is the heaviest resident
taxpayer In Mattapoisett, being assessed
on the town books for $4,000 Her proper
~ is variously estimated at from $500 900
TO 500. 600 She owns 1000 acres OF farm
and woodland on the Rochester road and
Mr.. Dexter says she is a heavy stock
holder in the Dabney oil works OF Provi-
dence
After the death OF her father some 10
years ago. Miss Randall greatly improved
the old homestead introducing n private
system OF water works and making over
the house into one OF the finest in the
town.
When questioned -rapnrter- Miss
Randall laughingly referred him TO Mr..
Dexter
II am not married" she said. "and 7
don't believe he is, as ! haven't heard
anything about IT,"
When she was informed that the rec
ord of granting the license was on the
books in Providence. she declared herself
at loss 10 explain IL. saying:
81 have never been out OF Massachu-
ectts in my life. and II were going to
be married | should never think OF going
20 Providence for a license | suppose
that when Mr.. Dexter and I go for
little trip in Buffalo and Niagara Falls
In September. as we intend 10 do. 10
visit cousin there. the busybodies will
cay we are on our honeymoon.
But they will be mistaken. have al
ways wanted 70 see Niagara Falls and
Intend 10 see them this autumn"
Mr.. Dexter expressed his utter ma
bility 10 solve the puzzle. and was in
Cllned 20 think that somebody was put.
ting up a Joke on him II went 20
Providence Wednesday" he said Il
did not go near the city hall and do not
know where II is. My business I'm Prov
fdence was 10 attend the stockholders
meeting Of the Dabney oil Company.
George burlington. who is also a stock
holder. went with me
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-29
PAWTUXET.

The Old Home and Improvement So
ciety's executive board had a meeting at
the home OF Luther D. Burlingame last
night,at which time IL was learned that
the Ladies' Aid society is planning to
keep the Baptist church open for the
whole OF the Odd Home week 1t was
stated that the vestry and church parlors
will be fitted up as a reception room and
that the committee on reception and en-
tertainment would be in attendance there
daily
Matters pertaining 10 signs, defacing
the scenery. were discussed as well as
the abolishment or I least the abating
OF nuisances which are noticeable in the
village and left in the hands OF COM
mittees.
committee was appointed 10 arrange
for a clambake for Thursday (Firemen's :
dayl. and Friday COld Home day., in the
village and it is probable that the bake
will be served at noon for the firemen
In addition to the Lakewoods. Edgewoods
and the local company. the Cranston,
Fiskeville and Arlington fire companies
are coming 10 the muster, having accept
ed the invitation OF the committee, and
possibly the other companies will yet
be heard from
President Longfellow, as committee on
the historical play, reported that per-
away at camp and that locations desira-
BILE were not available and that the post
ponement OF the play was necessary at
this time. on motion OF Rev. Thomas +.
Bartlett. IL was so voted
The canoe illumination win probably be
given on Tuesday night, instead OF Mon
day, now that the play is postponed
The committee In conjunction with the
Baptist church reunion committee Is
making earnest efforts 20 get the Oldest
living pastor. Rev. Mr.. Childs 20 de-
liver a sermon, Aug. 9th In the forenoon,
and II Is probable that the Lake wood
Baptist, an offshoot OF the Pawtuxet
Baptist church, will unite with the par
ent organization in the evening Sunday
school rallies viii be held by each church
I'm the afternoon.
william Arnold Spicer has been ap-
pointed chairman OF the reception COM
mittee for old Home week by President
I.onRfellow
The no OF Tom Tate's hack shied at
a passing car on Broad street last night
and pulled the carriage onto the side
walk, whore IL struck n post. smas shing the
pole The hack had four men who are not
reported injured. although the rein broke
and the animals freed themselves and ran
down Park avenue 20 Warwick avenue,
one going UP and the other toward the
Sub Rosa club. where Il was captured
uniniured
With the exception OF Thursday in old
Home week tho mid-w week prayer meet
ings az the BAPTIST church have been dis
continued during August
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-29
MOTHER
SHOT BY
BOY OF 7

New York, July 29.--Flourishing i'm play
a large revolver. which he had found
while his mother was preparing to move
10 other apartments. seven-year-old
Harry Binson shot his mother. Mrs. Jane
Binson. twice In the breast on the third
floor at SAG Oakland street, Brooklyn.
Luckily the weapon contained only
blank cartridges, but, Notwithstanding,
an ambulance surgeon had 10 be sum-
moned 10 attend the wounded woman.
The police conhscated the revolver. so
that little Harry will not shoot any one
else in the Binson family. but made no
arrest.
Mrs Binson was packing her house
hold effects and Harry was helping her
He found the revolver In a closet. How
it got there Mrs. Binson could not tell
the police.
Look out, mamma, I'm going 10 shoot
YOU" said the boy when ne showed her
the weapon. Before she could warn the
boy there was a sharp report and then
another and Mrs. Binson fell screaming
10 the floor.
When the boy saw her fall he dropped
the revolver. called for help, sank be-
side his mother and begged her forgive
ness. crying that he did not know the
revolver was loaded and that he only
did IL in fun.
Tenants in the house. who had heard
the shots and cries, called an ambulance
from the Eastern District hospital. Dr.
Cohn found Mrs Binson more scared
than hurt. although the powder wounds
were painful.
'SThe whole thing was an accident"
said Mrs. Binson TO the police. My
boy did not mean 20 snoot me, but sim
ply pointed the weapon az me and the
revolver went of. 0h,-He,-my Harry
would never think Of shooting his moth
err"
While his mother was talking the boy
had his arms around his mothers neck
and was weeping. He said he would
never again handle n revolver.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-29
HYDE IS
WANTED AS
WITNESS

Washington, July w9.-United states
District attorney Beach called at the
state department yesterday and had
conference with Acting Secretary Adee
while the greatest secrecy was observed
concerning the visit. IL is known that
an official request he made TO the de-
partment was granted. and II is said the
visit had reference 10 the whereabouts OF
John Hyde. the former chief statistician
OF the department OF agriculture. who re-
signed during the investigation OF the
cotton leakage In his office, and who left
Immediately for England.
The district attorney is anxious 10 Sc
cure from Mr. Hyde certain information
bearing upon the investigation now pro-
crossing before the grand jury.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-29
JAP WAR MINISTER LED
CHEERS FOR PRES. ROOSEVELT

Toxic, July 29.-Gen Terauchi. Japanese
minister OF war, entertained Secretary
Taft and party yesterday at luncheon and
a garden party in the famous gardens
surrounding the arsenal. The cabinet. eld-
or statesmen and many OF the officers OF
the army and navy were present.
Luncheon was served I'm n temporary
pavilion. which was almost covered with
American and japanese flags. Gen. Ter
auchi escorted Miss Alice Roosevelt and
Nine. Terauchi was escorted by Secretary
Taft
President Roosevelt was toasted by Gen.
Terauchi. who also led the cheering for
him. When Minister Griscom proposed
health OF the Emperor OF Japan the
Americans presented arms and gave three
bcnzais and three American cheers
Gen. Terauchi proposed the healths OF
Secretary Taft and Miss Roosevelt
Secretary Taft I'm toasting the japanese
army, dwelt chiefly on its record I'm the
Chinese wars and Boxer uprising and on
Incidents connected with its organization
ard leadership. He did not refer TO the
present war.
Poth Minister Griscom and Secretarv
Tart heartily thanked the Japanese FOR
their kindness. Marquis Ito then chanted
an original poem composed I'm honor Of
the visit of the Americans.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-29
STR. NASHUA
WAS ALSO
TORPEDOED

The daily stunts that the Whitehead
torpedoes are doing al Newport are Great
ing panic In the shipping circles and
among the yacht owners whose vessels
ride at anchor In the harbor. The news
was soon spread after that announce
ment that the Vesuvius had been struck
by her own discharged tube. that the
steamer Nashua had also been struck
by one OF the instruments OF death
though the damage had been only slight
The vessel was taken from this city
last week 10 lay up al the dock IN New
port for repairs. On Wednesday when
the gun crews were az work practicing
shots with the torpedoes ore OF these was
ntted into the tube and adjusted 10 run
a straight course. just before the surface
OF the water. but after leaving the tubo
and making its graceful dive into the
water IL was seen that il was taking a
course across the harbor, making
sweeping circle. Those noting the course
were helpless when IL was seen 10 he
making for the wharf where the sound
steamers are tied up for repairs. and
that II was headed for steamer Nashua
1t struck the vessel on the port side, and
then foated 10 the surface
When the torpedo struck the vessel the
noise was heard ali over the steamer by
the men at work on her. II sounding as
II someone had struck the vessel a hard
blow on the bottom. When II was as
certained what the trouble was an ex
animation was made and II was found
that the only damage done was the tear
ing OF the copper for a short distance,
which was nothing Of a serious nature.
The officers at the torpedo station say
that such actions are unaccountable but
that there is absolutely no danger from
the torpedoes which are fred at the New
port station.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-29
TO RETURN
TROPHY OF
Civil WAR

An old Confederate artillery flag, once
the property OF Company II. Tenth North
Carolinas but captured by the Fifth regi-
ment, Rhode Island volunteers, was
shown by Chief Justice Douglas at the
35th annual reunion yesterday OF veterans
OF the Fil,h Rhode Island Civil war
volunteers and OF Battery F, Rhode ISL
and Heavy artillery. at Fields Point.
Judge Douglas brought the tattered flag
with him 10 turn IL over to the associa-
tion. with the suggestion that IL be re-
turned TO its original owners II any sur
vivors OF the North Carolina regiment
could be located II was voted 10 do this
and allow Judge Douglas 10 retain the
flag until IL can be ascertained where to
send II.
Other business transacted was the cleo
ton OF the following officers: President
Joshua c Drown; first vice president, w.
L. Collins: second vice president, J. r.
Redfern. OF Fall River: third vice presi-
dent. George u. Haynes OF Wilmington.
VT secretary and treasurer. w. II
Chenery; assistant secretary. Frank II.
Potter; chaplain. Rev Samuel II Webb;
committee 10 other organizations, George
~ Haynes.
The list OF members who have died dur
ing the past year is as follows: John G.
Aylesworth, Daniel Cobb. Richard Brown.
Thomas Dunn. John S. Groves. John w.
Tate.
The list of speakers Included George d
Haynes senior vice department com
mander OF the state OF Vermont: Ezra X
Parker, department commander Of Rhode
Island former Gov. William Sprague. and
Chief Justice Douglas
Former Gov. William sprague was
elected honorary member and also honor
airy colonel Of the regiment with pre-
cedence over everyone else I'm the con-
duct of business meetings
Veterans and their friends. about 100 I'm
all enjoyed one OF Col AtwelTs famous
bakcs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-29
DISHONEST DRIVER
emhelled From Willard Parcil Delivery
Co., and Stole Two CIcaks.

Herbert Hasney. % years old married,
employed by the Willard Parcel Delivery
Co. as a driver. was fined s25 and costs.
by Judge Rueckert. this morning. for the
enbezzlement OF $3.50 from Annette Will
lard
Hasney delivered a G. o. ID. package az
an East Side residence. and with another
empioye OF the same company appropria-
ted box containing two cloaks, valued
at 800. and went 20 New York. where the
garments were sold
Hasney returned few days ago and
was picked up by a detective The
eloaks have not bean recovered
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-29
WAGES CUT At BRISTOL
Prices OIL Making Tennis Shols Reduced a
Cent BY Use Of Machines.

Employees I'm the tennis room Of the
National India Rubber company. Bristol.
out and advance notice yesterday morn
ing the announcement OF the cut being
made 20 take effect Immediately.
Inner heel pieces. which were attached
by hand. are now attached by machine
power. making labor less I'm the tennis
room ard resulting in cut from five 20
four cents for making n pair OF tennis
shoes
a strike was nipped In tho bud by the
placing of special Officers in the room 10
keep order Those who attempted to in
Nte n striKe were discharged.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-29
STRIKE IS
IN LAST
STAGES

Chicago Ill, July 2e-Applications for
work by scores OF truck drivers mark
what Is believed 10 be one OF the last
stages Of the teamsters strike.
While few Of the men were told 20 re-
port for duty next Monday morning there
was no general reinstatement OF the
strikers. the Employers association hav-
ing decided to await the meeting OF team
sters tomorrow before removing the ban
against their former employees.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-29
FAMOUS MARIpOSA
COL Isaac |. Goff Has Purchase The Farm
Syndicate May Be Interested.

Mariposa farm, once the home OF the
famous trotting queen Alix and the promi-
nent sire Red Wilkes. has been purchased
by cot. Isaac L. Goff for syndicate of
Providence horsemen, It is reported.
The farm Is the F. G. Sayles estate and
consists OF about 160 acres Of land with
a training track.
Col Goff declines TO state for whom
he made the purchase. Hugh Linton Of
Pawtucket has had a lease Of the farm
and will continue 70 stand the stud Rock
farm Prince there
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-29
For Over Sixty Year.

MRS wINsLows SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over GO years BY mil.
teething. with perfect success. II soothes
the child. softens the gums. allays all
rain: cures wind collie. and Is the hest
remedy for Diarrnocs. II will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
Druggists In every part OF the world
twenty five cents a bottle. BE sure and
ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrup"
and take no other kind.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-29
CENTRAL FALLS.

Last evening Mrs. Abble NJ Horton died
az her home. 2Ss Central street. aged 50
She had been sick about two weeks Mrs
Horton Is survived by her husband. who
is ss years old. and five children
Solomon Gcpdelman was arrested for
peddling without a license yesterday and
fined SO and costs. Officer Grady made
the arrest.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-29
BANKER A SUICIDE
Edward R. Sherhurns, So Years Old, Stot
Himself In Head and Breast.

Boston, July 9.-The body of Edward
r. Sherburne, 63 years OF age. a retired
banker, who disappeared from a local
sanatorium a few days ago was found
yesterday in the Sprague woods, a part
Of the Jamaica Plain district. He had shot
himself in the forehead and left breast
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-29

James Fitzgerald was fined N5 and
costs In the 6th district court today. for
an assault upon his wife. Margaret lie Is
a hard worker bat his wife is dissipated
Three nights ago he came home. found
her drunk When he chided her sre called
him n bad name. Then he struck her.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-29

Have you something you want 10 eS.
change for something else7 Advertise the
fact In The News. It's free. You Will
profit by u