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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-07
PAWTUCKET.

state Deputy Fred Wilks OF Woonsock-
et inducted the recently elected officers Of
the Pawtucket Stationary Engineers as
sociation into office last evening. During
the evening George II. Gray delivered an
instructive address on steam Appli-
ances" There were many visitors. much
good talk and appropriate refreshments.
The clerks half holiday began today and
they will have every Friday afternoon on
until the first Friday in September
Edward Thomas well knonw busi-
ness man OF the Lorraine district. died
YESTERDAY He was as years OF age and
came here from Lancashire. England. rs
wears ago 4 widow and three children
survive him.
MANY gifts have been recently received
at the Daggctt house. Slater Memorial
Park
Rev. Adolphc Fortler OF this city. who
was recently ordained has been as curatc
I'm Lynn church.
An automobile of the runabout pattern
came 10 grief ON Summit street shortly
before 6 o'clock last evening. the two oc-
cupants narrowly escaping serious injury.
Tho machine was headed down summit
street toward Broadway. and when Just
past the driveway into the Gov. Darling
estate. which is on the corner of Walcott
street. swerved suddenly 20 one side,
crossed the gutter, CurhIng and sidewalk
landing IN a heap in the fence surround
ing the Darling estate portion OF the
fencing was torn away and the automo-
bile was a general wreck what caused
the operator 20 loose control OF the ma
chine was not learned. nor were the
names Of the occupants.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-07
FATHER
WANTED
HIS CHILD

A little nve-year-old girl, Edith Day
figured in a series OF exciting incidents
yesterday, which stretched from Woon-
socket 10 Franklin. Mass.
Her father. william o. Day. Is an OK
ford. Ne. farmer and was at one time
a motorman in woonsocket. Yesterday
he put in operation plans he had formed
20 secure his daughter, who has been re-
siding with her grandmother Mrs Mary
Greene. Diamond Hill road. Woonsocket'
At about II 80 o'clock In the forenoon ne
visited the place and rushed away with
the child I'm his arms. struggling to free
herself He ran across the state inc
into Massachusetts and reached FRANKLIN
by trolley car. where he was taken into
custody by Crooks and Rhodes. He was
detained there until arrival OF Mrs.
Greene and her son, Mark II. Greene IN
the afternoon.
The entire party proceeded 10 the onlce
OF an attorney. where the grandmother
was shown that the father had legal
right TO keep his own daughter. unless IL
was proved that he was unable or unht
10 care for her properly She was ad-
vised TO give up trying TO get the little
one, which she did.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-07
THREATS CAME To NAUGHT
James 0. Glover Not Liable 10 Arrest fer
Affidavit About COL "BlT Gresne's Mine.

New York. July THE threats made
by Col w. G. Greene on Wednesday TO
arrest James o. Glover. the miner who
made such an unfavorable report on the
Greene Consolidated Gold Company. came
70 nothing yesterday
Col. Greene gave out a letter from n.
Cady Hcrrick. In which Mr.. Herrick
stated that there wns no ground for ac-
tion. Apparently Col Greene and the COM
mittee OF directors which was appointed
on "Wednesday 20 prosecute Glover, at
tempted 10 retain the services OF the ex-
Judge.
Mr. Herrick said I'm his letter that Glov.
er's statement was in the form OF n vol
untary affidavit. and that man cannot
be arrested for making such an AFFIDAVIT.
even II II is false.
The Colonel said that he was very sorry
and that ne had hopes OF being able 10 go
q misdemeanor TO circulate false reports
60 influence the price OF stocks
r. u. Austin the former treasurer of
the Greene Consolidated Copper company
and .he man who had Glover make his
Investigation, was IN his office all day de-
claring that he was willing 10 produce
Glover for purpoees OF arrest
He sent letter 10 the committee OF d.
rectors appointed 20 prosecute Glover.
saving that he would be glad 20 do so
One story that went around yesterday
~as that Samuel Untcrmyer was about 20
bring some action against the directors OF
the Gold Company for paying unearned
dividends. Mr.. Untermyer would only say
mat he had not been retained UP 10 date.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-07
BAR JEWS
FROM THE
ASSEMBLY

St. Petersburg. July THE Novosti this
morning prints what It claims Is the
actual text Of the final draft OF Minister
Of the Interior Bouligan's program for
the formation OF a representative assem-
bly,
The question OF the election OF mem
bers 10 the lower house OF .sne lcgis-
lative assembly is settled not on the basis
OF property but on that OF the universal
suffrage of men and women. the latter
voting by proxy
The classes absolutely dcharrcd are
Jews. the nomadic races. persons not OF
Russian nationality. governors and other
imperial and local administrators and all
persons connected with the police.
IL is provided that the disability OF tho
Jews shall only continue until their
status shall have been defined by the
popular assembly. Persons convicted OF
crime. etc. are also deprived OF suff-
rage. The emperor possesses the right OF
absolute veto. as well as the power TO
prorogue the assembly.
The presidents OF the respective cham
bers are 10 be chosen by the emperor
and he will have tho right 10 suspend the
sittings
The interpretations of ministers will take
place behind close doors ~ reasons OF
state are pleaded. The national assem-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-07
THE SUMMER REFUGE.

Scarcely are the gang -planks pulled
ashore, when, with a start. the boat has
left the wharf and is footing II rapidly
down stream. Then you remember that
the Sandy Hook line is the fastest out
Of New York. or any other harbor for the
matter OF that. There is yet something
in store 10 thrill the man who has not
seen the SKY -scrapers." standing to-
gether like a band Of giants at a hunting
as they transcend the purple vapors OF
evening. and catch on their higher por-
tions the rosy light from the setting sun.
Then. as even more steadily than the
ancient mariner we drop below the
kirk. below the hill below the lighthouse
top" we have passed the Statue OF Liber-
ty. the Narows themselves. and perceive
the wooded shore of Staten Island run
ming off mistily towards New Jersey. on
the other side the lights ~ Coney Island
sink in distance, and presently we are
inside the long bar Of Sandy Hook What
in the world could be more refreshing
than this splendid sail at the beginning
and end of a summer day.
From Atlantic Highlands the innumer-
able attractions Of the coast from High
land Beach 10 Point Pleasant are within
easy reach, and surroundings may be
found 10 suit every taste. The express
train services embraces Navesink. Nor
mandie, Seahright. . Monmouth Beach
West End Long Branch. Elberon. Deal
Allcnhurst Asbury Park Ocean Grove
Avon. Bclmar, Spring Lake. Manasquan
Point Pleasant. Rcd Bank. Matawan
Freehold and other resorts boastng wei
kept hotels The coast is Justly famous
for its facilities for yachting. driving
automohiling and both salt and fresh
water bathing Besides the Sandy Hook
route the New Jersey Central has an all
rail- route with stations at the foot Of
West 23d street y. r.. and az the foot
of Liberty street y r. All trains are
equipped with the latest designed Pull
man parlor cars and coaches Upon ap-
plics> ion TO c. NJ. Burt General Passenr
ger Agent. Central Railroad of New Jer-
sey. New York City. a hotel book and
Sea Shore time table will he sent you.
they are free for the asking
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-07
METHOOISTS EXCURSION
Steamer Warwick Carried About 1000
Persons 10 Mount HOPE Park.

The union excursion of the Methodist
Fourth Baptist Sunday school to Mount
Hope park by steamer Warwick yester-
day was participated in by fully 1000 per-
sens.
The landing at the park was made at
about IL o'clock and return commenced
at o'clock. Following dinner an enter
tainment program was arrnaged. Brief
addresses were made by Rev. Messrs
Legg. -Studley. Cooper. Cameron and An
derson and by JAMES Williams. Peacon S
ladies' quartet rendered vocal selections
and Prof. H. D. Hunts orchestra gave
a concert.
A baseball team from St Paurs church
defeated nine from Trinity by a score
OF 10 g.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-07
WATER
SERVICE
WORTHLESS

The plant OF the Bristol and Warren
Water works which provides the sup
ply for Bristol. Warren, and part Of Bar
rington. has been examined by experts
employed by the Manufacturers Mutual
Insurance companies and, as q result oI
their reports the Warren Manufacturing
company. one OF the largest concerns IN
the state. has petitioned 10 the town coun-
ell OF Warren for a better water supply
for fire protection.
Facts which have come out In the dis
cussion between the mill and insurance
people have created general agltauoh
on the subject.
An inspection Of the standpipe and
pump station Of the water works. May H
showed a surprising condition OF affairs
The 800 0O0- gallon standpipe on the hill,
halfway between Bristol and Warren.
which is the only elevated reservoir OF
any kind connected with this water sup
ply system, was found empty there being
only about six inches OF water In its bot
tom. The sides inside were dry and were
so free from rust tuberces as TO confirm
the statements made 10 me by an engineer
who. has frequently occasion 10 inspect II.
that IL has rarely, II ever been filed. IL
Is said that rarely II ever. II has contain
ed more than five or six feet OF water.
The water works are owned by pri-
vate company namely. estate OF George
IL Norman. and for the past 10 years liti-
cation has been In process between Bris-
tol and the company over vote OF the
town TO buysthe works and make improve
ments The town OF Bristol has refused TO
pay its hydrant rental. II is said. for sew
eral years because OF alleged worthless
ness OF the service
For the past year or more considerable
trouble has occurred in breaks and leaks
L.. tass s,ar eAt,a
tion OF pressure 10 lowest limit
From reliable information. there has oc-
CURED since Jan. l. 1905 not less than 3s
breaks and leaks Most OF these have been
on or near the main street, In Warren.
Wednesday May "a two breaks occurred /.
May rs FIVE. and on Nav 20, a break oc-
CURED nearly opposite the Warren Bap-
fist church I'm the eight-inch main that re
duced the pressure at the Parker Mills 10
0. and at the Warren Mills 70 10 pounds.
This condition lasted for three quarters
OF an hour before pressure became nor
NAL
The water company claim that many OF
the breaks are due 20 electrolysis. cleo
tric current coming from the street rail-
way. While this may be the fact I'm n few
cases. IL does not account for the breaks
IN the side streets. Water works engineers
limit the life OF cement-lined pipe OF this
quality TO about 20 years.
On inquiry II the second pump would he
started in case OF n large consumption OF
serious fire. II was stated that II would
be doubtful II any increase OF pressure
would be attempted. owing TO the liability
OF breaks in the mains.
recording pressure gauge placed an
the mains al the Parker Mills. this loca
tion being very favorable to determine the
time and duration OF pumping. revealed
the fact that on Sunday morning. May 2s.
from / a. m. until a. m pumping was
discontinued the pressure indicating az
the latter hour that the standpipe was
empty.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-07
RESERVES
TO GO ON
CRUISE

The Naval Militia Of this state will be
able to make its first tour OF duty this
season on the water for the first time in
ilve years.
II is expected that the government will
send a protected trriser of the Denver
class TO Newport Aug. 10, where the
Naval Militia will join her for a week $
cruise. The announcement was received
yesterday by Adjutant General Sackett.
who has been actively interested with
Lieutenant Commander william c. Bliss
Of the Rhode Island Naval Battalion
In securing the tour.
The Naval Battalion consists of four
divisions located in Providence, East
Providence. Bristol and Newport with
enrolment OF about 40 men and IA Of
ncers.
Cruises in past seasons have been
greatly enjoyed.
The battalion took its arst cruise IN
1899 on the auxiliary cruiser Prairie, going
as far south as the mouth OF the Potomac
river. In 1900 they again went aboard the
Prairie for n week this time going north
to Mount Desert Island In 1901 the bri-
gade went INTO camp for a week at Quon-
set Point, their tour OF duty occurring
on the week following the company OF
the Brigade of the Rhode Island Militia.
Last year there was a week of camp on
Block Island.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-07

There are cases where an operation
is the only resource, but when one con
siders. the great number of cases OF
ovarian land womb trouble cured by
Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound after physicians have advised
operations, no woman should submit 10
one without first trying the Vegetable
Compound and writing Mrs. Pinkham,
Lynn, Mass, for advice, which is free.
Miss Margret Merlsley of 275 Third
Street, Milwaukee, Wis, writes:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:--
=" Loss of strength, extreme nervousness
shooting pains through the pelvic organs,
bearing down pains and cramps compelled
me 10 seek medical advice. The doctor, after
making an examination, said / had ovarian
trouble and liberation and advised an opera
ton. To this strongly objected and decided
to try Lydia T.. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. The liberation quickly healed. all
the bad symptoms disappeared and am
once more strong, vigorous and well.n
Ovarian and womb troubles are stead
lily on the increase among women. If
the monthly periods are very painful,
or too frequent and excessive-if you
have pain or swelling low down In the
left side, bearing down pains, leucor-
rh9a, don't neglect yourself try Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-07
FATALLY
INJURED ON
TOP OF CAR

When the Boston freight train No. Sil6
from this city reached Attleboro last even
ing a man was found lying unconscious
on the top Of the car nearest the loco
motive.
His nose was fractured and there were
several injuries about the head which
caused concussion OF the brain. on ad-
vice OF Dr. Holden OF Attleboro the man
all speed but died FIVE minutes after ar
rival.
The man was probably 45 years old,
the left arm was tatooed with anchor and
heart. He wore dark trousers and sock
coat, no vest or overshirt
A "low bridge" at some point between
this city and Attleboro is put down as
the probable cause of the mans injuries.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-07
BRIDE OF is
TAKEN
HOME

A honeymoon was ruthlessly brought Ia
an end here. last evening, by the appear
ance OF the brides father who requested
the police to apprehend and deliver her
into his custody.
John Du Prez. II years old and Pau
line Machini l6 years old. daughter OF d.
Machini, ran away from Brockton, last
Monday. and by misrepresenting their
ages obtained a marriage license.
Rev Mr.. McCord made them man and
wife and they went 10 board at hotel
on Atwell's avenue near America street.
Wednesday Mr.. Machini asked the po-
lice 10 find his daughter and last evening
she was located in the hotel referred TO.
The youthful bride was brought TO the
Central station and after many protesta-
tions agreed 10 go home with her father
asserting, however. that she would in time
return TO her husband
Du Prez is a street ballad singer and a
hot air balloon gymnast.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-07
BULLETIN NO. |
Public School Teachers Association Issues
Chronicle OF Its 0olngs.

The Public School Teachers association
has issued Bulletin No. 1. a chronicle OF
It's workings. II contains the constitu-
tion, list of officers and report of the
first meeting held in May.
The list OF officers OF the association,
which embraces about 30 per cent OF the
teachers Of the city. is as follows:
President, George r. Church: vice
president Alice d. Mumford; secretary.
Mary A. S. Mugan; treasurer, Charles e
Tilley
Executive Committee 49, George T..
Church. chairman; Alice d. Mumford.
Mary A. s. Mugan. Charles f.. Tiley,
George +. Weston, Ida NJ Thomas. Her
bert f. Drake, William S. Steere. Della
& Freeman.
Committees-Institutlon for children.
Katherine l.. Taft chairman; Lewis II
Meader Victor Frazee, Lucy w. House,
Clara i. Dyer.
Educational Methods-Isaac O. Wins
low. chairman; Agnes G. Gormley. f.
Helena Gregory, Francis r. Kern. Laura
l. French.
School Revenue-Winiam r Peck.
chairman: William II. Eddy. Katherine
d. Pike, Emma J. Craig, Annie T. Tur-
ner.
School Administration - Nathan @.
Kingsley, chairman; Arthur H. Berry.
Lydia s. Durfee, Avis A. Hawkins, Leona
Hope.
Legislation-Martin s. Tanning CHAIR
mani. David W. Hoyt, Joseph T. Mowry.
Elizabeth j. A Farrell. Minerva G. Cur
It's.
Teachers Pensions-Charles T.. Dennis
(Chairman), Annie y. Walker Jennie NJ.
Macomb, James NJ. Sawin, Mary c. s.
Devereaux.
School Hygione-Miss Abby L. Mar
latt chairman, Jeanette A. McLaren,
Leonard II. Campbell. Jesse l.. Beers,
Eleanor II Burroughs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-07

bly will control the buget except In the
case OF permanent and national defence
appropriations.
The Douma Is devided into 10 committees
-on finance rural affairs industry. edu-
cation. clergy, administration OF justice,
war, marine, railroads and budgets.
The Emperor has received n telegram
from the people OF Tomsk protesting
against the address presented BY Prince
Troubetskoy and other members OF
the deputation from the all-Russlan
zemstvo congress.
The telegram declares that Russian
liberals will only be satisfied with a re-
public on the American method. A re-
port receiced by Minister OF the Interior
Bouligan says that the intelligence OF
Tomsk tried 10 make a demonstration
after sending the telegram. but Il was
broken UP by cossacks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-07
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.
STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC
ROADS.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed proposals for the construction OF
section OF State highway in the town
OF Westerly, about $3.50 feet in lenth, a
section OF state highway In the town OF
Coventry, about $3.50 feet in length, a
section of state highway in the town of
Bristol. about $500 feet in length; a Sec
ton OF State highway in the town OF
jamestown, about 2640 feet In length; a
section OF State highway in the town OF
Little Compton, about 26i0 feet In length
a section OF State highway In the town of
Glocester, about 5000 feet In length; a sec
ton Of State highway in the town OF
Johnston, 1860 feet in length. will be re-
ceived by the State Board - Public
Roads at its office. State f>ouse. Provi-
dence, r. l.. until II m. on WEDNES-
DAY, July u, 1905, az which time and
place they will be publicly opened and
read.
Bids must be made upon blanks 10 be
furnished by the Board.
No bids will be received unless accom-
pained by a certified check for the sum
of 500. payable to the State Of Rhode
Island
any and all bids, and to give preference
10 towns or cities in accordance with sec
ton No. OF chapter 9S2 OF the Public
plans specifications and drawings may
be examined at the office OF the State
House Providence, r. l., on and after
WEDNESDAY. the 5th, day Of July.
every week day. between the hours Of 10
a. m. and p. m, excepting Saturdays
and holidays.
JOHN II. EDWARDS,
ROBERT u. TREAT,
FREDERICK z. PERKINS.
WILLIAM c. PECKHAM,
JOHN +. RICHMOND.
State Board OF Public Roads.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-07
RAT POISON
ENDED A
DEBAUCH

Ellen McCann. wife OF Thomas Mccain,
died at the Rhode Island hospital at 500
O'Clock last evening, as the result OF TAX
ing rat poison.
Mrs. Mccain. who was 90 years Of age,
was found i'll on the floor Of her tenement.
rear OF l23 Codding street, yesterday
morning.
She had been drinking heavily and had
evidently become very much depressed.
The poison she used was obtained a w.
Fred Bowen's drug store, 452 Cranston
street.
DR. +. Cunningham was called and sent
the woman 10 the hospital. At first Il
was thought that she would recover. but
there was collapse following terrible
agony and death came TO her relief.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-07
WEAVERS ON STRIKE
Demanded Raise In Wages Wednesday
Night and Discharged YeSteaday.

About 90 weavers employed at the Ma
sonvile Woolen company's mill at Mason
vile, Burrillville, were discharged yes
terday because OF a demand for higher
pay made as they were going to work
Wednesday night at o'clock. The de
mand was refused and the weavers went
or strike.
The trouble is considered an aftermath
of the Fourth and not serious.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-07
OPERATION AVOIDED
EXPERIENCE OF MISS MERKLEY
She Was Told That an Operation Was
Inevitable. How She Escaped II

When physician tells woman suf-
fering with ovarian or womb trouble
that an operation is necessary the very
thought of the knife and the operating
table strikes terror to her heart, and
our hospitals are full of women coming
for ovarian or womb operations.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-07
NEARLY $4,000 FARES

The Rhode Island company gave out the
statement at its office yesterday that ap-
proximating 100000 passengers had been
carried by the cars on its lines July Attn.
about s5 per cent. Of receipts being cash
fares. This Is the biggest day ever re-
corded by the company.
Nearly 600 cars were in commission.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-07
FELL BACKWARD
Italian Lads Bones Fruc,ursd In Fall From
Ladder al Naragansett Pier

vincenzo Lione, Italian lad about II
years OF age. fell backward 20 tho ground.
a distance of about - feet. Wednesday.
while climbing n ladder leaning against
a side OF the pavilion in process OF cree
tion az Narragansett Pier.
Fellow workmen rushed 10 his aid and
found that his thigh was fractured and
wrist broken He suffered terribly and
yesterday was brought TO tho Rhode ISL
and hospital and is reported resting com
fortably today
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-07
AFTER 100000 MEN
Louisiana immigration Company Sends Com.
muaIcatlon 10 This CITY.

The Louisiana immigration company is
securing the country for about 1Oo, 900
laborers. communication was received
at the mayors office TO this effect yes
terday, and it was stated that further
particulars could be obtained from Regi-
nald Dykers, an officer OF the company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-07
HUNGkRIANS AT PARK


The Hungarian band OF 80 musicians,
which has been feature at Rocky Point,
is TO give a concert at o'clock at Roger
Williams park this, evening through the
courtesy of Manager Harrington Of Rocky
Point.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-07
LEG BROKEN BY TRUNK
Fishing Smack Brought Porter From Pru-
denc9 Island on War 10 Hospital.

Wallace Coppage was brought 10 this
city last night in a fishing smack from
n hotel at Prudence Island. where he is
employed as porter and conveyed TO the
Rhode Island hospital
He sustained a fracture OF the left leg
by the falling OF heavy trunk upon II
yesterday afternoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-07
FIFTH BORDEN AXE
Fall River Police Concluded Finder Was
Seeking Notorlety.

The famous Borden murder case was
brought back to mind yesterday by the
alleged finding OF a rusty axe head in the
yard OF the Borden house at Fall River
The local police investigated but failed
10 develop that the axe was found where
stated.
This makes the fifth axe produced as
possibly having figured in the Borden
case.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-07
TO COLLECT S12,O65
United States Marshal Stone Visits Block
Island YESTERDAY 10 Serve Papers.

Deputy United States Marshal Stone
went TO Block Island yesterday TO serve
papers on the town treasurer for coll
lection OF Sl2065. judgment secured
against the town by Contractor McKie
OF Boston, who built the steamer New
Shoreham.