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The Globe-republican., 1906-08-16
Omaha Lumber Yards Burned.

Omaha, Neb., Aug. 1.-THE i'm
mense lumber yards of c. N. Deitz &
Co., located at Fourth and Leaven-
worth streets, were destroyed BY fire
at an early hour Friday morning, re-
sulting in loss Of s1eO 900. fully COW
cred by insurance.
The Globe-republican., 1906-08-16

Give Defiance Starch a fair trial
try 1t for both hot and cold starching,
and II you don't think you do better
work, In less time and at smaller cost,
return it and your grocer will give
you back your money.
The Globe-republican., 1906-08-16

Defiance Starch Is the latest inven-
ton in that line and an improvement
on all other makes: 1t is more eco
nomical, does better work, takes less
time. Get 1t from any grocer.
The Globe-republican., 1906-08-16

Objects which are usually the OBJ
jects Of our travels by land and by
sea are often overlooked and neg
lected II they lie under our eye
Pliny the Younger. "a ~
The Globe-republican., 1906-08-16
Amusements Of Royalty.

The amusements Of Queen Wilhel-
nina of Holland are skating and rid
ing, but as a child her hobby was the
keeping of poultry.
The Globe-republican., 1906-08-16
Laid Out Like Checker Board.

The country in which the large
towns are most nearly equi-distant Is
Holland. They are at an average dis
lance Of 20 miles from one another.
The Globe-republican., 1906-08-16
HERITAGE OF CIVIL WAR.
Thousands Of Soldiers Contracted
Chronic Kidney Trouble While
~ Xs IN the Service. 4s-r s#

The experience Of Capt. John L. Ely,
" Co. b, 18th Ohio, now living at 500
lEast Second street, Newton, Kansas,
The Globe-republican., 1906-08-16

All creameries use butter color. Why
not do Us they do-use JUNE TINT
BUTTER COLOR,
The Globe-republican., 1906-08-16

Mrs. Windows Soothing syrup.
For children teething, softens the gums reduces ~
hammation, Alays pain. curss wind coliu $50 bottle.
The Globe-republican., 1906-08-16

Baths Much Used In Toxic.
Toxic has 800 public baths, which
are used by 100000 people daily.
The Globe-republican., 1906-08-16

The fellow with money to burn may
live to rake the ashes. St, sg
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06
QUEENS MESSAGE READ TO
SALISBURY WRECK VICTIMS

Salisbury Eng, July e.-At the re-
quest OF Ambassador Whitelaw REID,
Mr. Swain, the American consul at
Southampton. yesterday evening. Wis
tied the infirmary here and read Queen
Alexandra's message TO the Americans
who were injured in the railroad dis
aster.
Mr.. Swain announced during the
day that the remaining bodies with
the exception OF four will be shipped
to New York July Z.
The bulletin issued this morning at
the infirmary says that Robert
Crritchell of Chicago passed very
restless night and that Edward w.
Sentell Of Brooklyn, n. Y, is better.
In consequence of the receipt OF a
cable message from America the com
plant made by the London representa-
tive OF Louis Cassier OF Trumbull,
Conn, who was killed In the wreck OF
the express Chat rolls OF notes were
missing from the bodies OF Mr.. Cassier
and Frank w. Koch OF Allentown, Pa /,
has been unreservedly withdrawn.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06
AUSTRIAN COMPANY DOES
NOT PAY FRISCO LOSSES

San Francisco, July 6.-The Examiner
says: The Austrian Phoenix, an old es-
tahlished insurance company OF Vienna,
Austria. has so far not offered to adjust
n single loss nor has it even admitted iia-
bility, although its politicies are OF stand
ard form and contain no earthquake
clauses.
Concerning its attitude and AFFAIRS. Herr
Witte. a representative from Europe
states: Insurance people in Europe are
sadly misinformed concerning the San
Francisco confagration and its causes.
have told my people the truth and advised
them that they are liable I have sug-
gested an adjustment OF losses under the
principle laid down In the resolutions
adopted by the New York conference
II hope my company will pay. I hope
all the foreign companies will pay. II
they do not / am satisfied the courts of
their countries will recognize any juds-
ments of the courts OF this state"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06
EX-PREs|DENT
CLEVELAND NOT
SERIOUSLY Ill

Princeton, n. j.. July 6-Former Presi-
dent Grover Cleveland. who is i'll at his
home here, sent down word from his
room this morning TO a reporter for tho
Associated Press to the effect that he had
been slightly Ill, but is feeling better. and
will be out in a day or two.
DR.. ]. B. Bryant OF New York, Mr.
Cleveland's family hpyhician. spent last
night at the latter's home and returned
to New York this morning. DR.. Bryan,
came TO Princeton yesterday afternoon
TO see the former president, but had not
been sent for.
Mr.. Cleveland and the doctor had been
on a fishing trip in the South and re.
turned Tuesday. Mr.. Cleveland came To
his home In Princeton expecting 10 take
a trip to the West. but he was seized
with an attack OF Indigestion. He is
subject 10 these attacks.
In Princeton he Is attended locally by
DR.. Carnochan, who said to-day there
was nothing at all serious in Mr. Cleve-
lands condition: that it was simply
case OF indigestion which will pass over
i'm a day or two. Mr.. Clevelands family
is not In Princeton. being at Buzzards
Bay. and Mr.. Cleveland merely came here
on his return from the South, expecting
TO remain a day before going West He
will visit former Postmaster General vi.
las and James II. Eckels.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06
NEW ENGINES To
Be GIVEN TESTS
IN A FEW DAYS

The Ave new fire engines, ordered last
March. arrived in this city late last night
and after reaching the Northup avenue
yard were shifted to freight house. No
! on Canal street
The engines were purchased from the
American-La France Fire Engine COM
pany or Elmira, N. Y, and cost about
5000 each.
The sum OF 10000 was appropriated for
them and the old ones were given IN ex.
change. They are the second size metro
politans.
AS soon as the agent Of the company
arrives in this city the engines will be
publicly tested and IL satisfactory to the
fire commissioners will be accepted. The
test will probably be held on Promenade
street In the rear of the depot. next Mon
-ay or Tuesday
The engines will go to the following
stations: 10. I6 IS, 10 and 21. the latter be.
Ing the new station on Humboldt avenue.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06
AMERICANS THE (
BEST SOLDIERS
IN THE WORLD

Washington. July 6-The military
appearance Of the American soldier was
surprise TO George V. Winter, who
came from London on invitation OF the
war department TO design certain i'm
provements in the uniform sof the SER
vice which would bring them In line
with the acknowledged superior it and
makeup OF the British uniforms
The American soldier has the best
build and bearing in the world" de-
clared Mr.. Winter on the eve OF mis-
departure for New York.
81 thought that Tommy Atkins was
the best line, so I am surprised nt
what ! have seen here While the
American soldier is not so beefy as
the Britisher, he Is smarter and bet
ter set-up. He is the best looking
soldier In the world. superior to the
nghting men OF Germany. France or
England. The only Improvement In
the uniforms Is TO give him a better
M, giving full effect to his fine quail
ties"
The patterns submitted by Mr.. Win
ter Indicate numerous minor changes
in the uniforms, but no radical de-
parture from existing styles.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06
COMMISSION TO
RETIRE SIX MORE SOON

OF efficiency IL is possible 10 reach"
said Chairman Luther today: "and to
this end l am 10 hold conference
shortly with the mayor. in order to
obtain whatever assistance he may be
able TO give toward inducing the city
council TO give us at least so more
patrolmen.
AT present the force Is inadequate 10
the needs or such a large and growing
city as Providence. The annual en-
propriation Is about 100000: and the
policemen average about one TO each
666 inhabitants.
Il have some statistics showing that
this is away below the average I'm
other large cities; and the facts OF
our experience here show that IL is
not large enough for our purposes
here, regardless OF outside statistics.
I'm London. for instance. there ,s
one ofhcer 10 each 496 inhabitants, in
Berlin, one TO each $40; In st Peters
burg, one 10 every 1856: in Philadel-
CONTINUED on Page Nlne)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06
INSURANCE COMPANIES HAVE
ADJUSTED 166 FIRE LOSSES

San Francisco. July 6.-One hundred
and sixty-six settlements that have been
effected by nre insurance companies IN
dicate that In the business section ~
San Francisco more than 800 900 900 will
be paid In coin to fire losers
This estimate IL based on the adjust
ments made on losses that have already
como before committees. The average
adjusted loss In the 1876 Instances men
TONED Is ss4.S26. the total payments he
ing $4,000. 900. The round value Of 1866
properties Is given at s19. 900. 600 by the
adjusters. Consequently the reduction for
earthquake damage and for all other
causes In the adjustments Is 81 oOo. .000
These figures are supplied by an entire
~ competent authority The large sum
OF 800. 900 900 for pending and effected
settlements Is an estimate upon the aver
ages already noted.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06

''Every nation has a flag but the negro;
and until he gets one ne will never be able
10 demand nor TO enforce respect for him
SELF among the peoples of this earth"
Thus spoke Bishop william Mcneil Tur-
ner. ID. d.. Ill. d.. today to a representa-
tive OF the Democrat.
"I have not changed my mind regard
ing the wisdom OF the negro leaving this
country and locating in Africa" he con-
tinued. II have been student OF his
tory more than 55 years, and have been
convincea-for a quarter of n century. at
least. that the salvation OF the American
negro lies in his doing something inde-
pendently OF the white people and disas-
ISOLATED from them"
what classes OF negroes would you ad-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06

wise to leave this country. bishop" was
asked.
81 believe I'm the same kind OF emigra-
tion that all other nations have had-rich
men, poor men. wise men and fools. hon
est and dishonest. industrious and drones.
We need all kinds. Look at Australia.
Who built IT up? Why, convicts. Eng
land. instead OF cutting off their heads.
shipped them 10 that barren land and
dumped them on sand and rocks.
'They had To live. so they cultivated the
soil, hunted. explored. prospected and dis
covered. Penal convicts built up a great
empire there. and thousands upon thou
sands changed their names 10 get rid Of
their convict ancestry. From them have
sprung generals lords. bishops. million
aires and men OF mark in every walk Of
life.
CONTINUED on Page Ten)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06
THREE MORE ENTRIES
FOR THE BIG MUSTER

The committee Of the Providence Vet
eran Firemen's association has received
acceptances from the following additional
organizations to participate I'm the annual
muster Of the New England League Of
Veteran Firemen on Aug. is I'm this city:
Gulf Stream Of Fall River. John r. H.
flanagan. foreman. and 125 men and
band: Pocasset Veterans of Cranston
Earle y. Irons. foreman. and so men;
Nameaugs Of New London.
The latter company will appear in the
parade with its new $4,000 parade wagon
drawn by four beautiful black horses.
The plans for the muster are fast being
completed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06

Following closely upon the heels Of
the transfers and new appointments
made by the police commissioners last
Tuesday. comes the statement by
Chairman William III. Luther this
morning that there Will be six more
retirements next Tuesday. and that new
patrolmen to take the places OF those
to be retired Will be sworn in this
week I'm order not to disturb the bal
ance and TO increase the efficiency OF
the department..
The names Of the men TO be -e-
tired and the men who will take their
places may not be announced until
the next meeting OF the police board.
although the decision 10 make the
changes was reached last Tuesday be-
fore Commissioners Gross left for
Europe.
My board feels that the department
should be brought 20 the highest state
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06
MRS. /. K. THAN'S
MOTHER MAKES A
PUBLIC DENIAL

Pittsburg. July 6-Mrs. Charles J..
Holman, mother Of Mrs. Harry X Thaw.
broke her silence today for the first time
since the killing of White, and in a short
statement issued to the press made a dee
Nal of many stories printed in Pittsburg
and New York papers.
In the statement Mrs. Holman says:
Il never introduced my daughter to
Stanford White. / never took her TO
theatre managers. l accompanied her as
| would not permit her going alone. I
have been maliciously msrepresented
My story will be told at the proper time.
am not In strict secret seclusion. have
received all friends but denied reporters. 3"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06
E|GHT-HOUR DAY
ALL DEPENDS ON
BAKER DECISION

City Solicitor Albert A. Baker will
probably require another week to pre-
pare his opinion on the legality OF the
proposed eight-hour day for city laborers.
AS soon as his opinion is completed,
Mr.. Baker will notify Alderman Dunn,
chairman OF the committee appointed TO
consider the question. and Mr.. Dunn will
call meeting OF the committee.
III. In Mr.. Bakers opinion. Commissioner
Siade may legally ADOPT the eight-hour
recommend that the city council request
him To do so: and on the councils rec
ommendation TO that effect IL is expected
that he would comply.
Many members OF the city council have
expressed themselves as in favor OF the
eight-hour day; but Commits ssioner Slade
objects on the ground that he has nearly
twice as many applications for positions
as he can fill
One alderman slyly remarked to-day
mat this applied 10 every good position.
even TO Mr.. Slade's position as commits
eioner OF public works.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06
AMERICAN LEGATION IN TURKEY
RAISED TO AN EMBASSY

Constantinople, July 6.--Mr Jay secre-
tary OF the American legation. yesterday
Pasha note formally announcing the
elevation OF the legation to the rank Of
an embassy and saying that so soon as
new credentials are received by Ambassa-
dor Leishman the change will take ef-
feet.
The note also expressed the hope that
the decision Of the United states govern
ment will be recognized as fresh proof
OF the friendly relations existing between
the two states and the esteem felt for
Turkey.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06
WIDOW OF JOHN C. MEIGGS
DIED AT LONDON, ENGLAND

London. July 6,-Mrs. Meiggs. widow OF
John G. Meiggs. the railroad contractor
died In London July 3. She was one
OF the Oldest members Of the American
colony and lived In London for 30 years.
John {. Meiggs, who was born I'm New
England. was associated with his brother
Henry Meiggs. In building the famous
oroya railroad in Peru and also. while a
resident OF London for 30 years. in build
ing several important railroads in Ar
gentina. He suffered a severe financial
blow at the time OF the Barring crash and
died In London June 21. 1904. Henry
Meiggs died In Lima. Peru, IN 1887.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06
SCULPTOR ST. GAUDENS
AT WORK AT SUMMER HOME

Windsor. VT. July 6.--Augustus St
Gaudens. who Is at his summer home
In Cornish. n. H., and who has been I'm
III health for some time past. was busily
az work when seen today. He has not
been confined TO the house since his ar
rival al Cornish a few days ago and his
condition is much improved.
At his home today II was denied that
Mr.. ST. Gaudens had undergone an opera
tion. removal Of cancerous growth. and
II was stated that recent operations TO
which he submitted. were OF a very slight
nature.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06

than either Of the plans submitted by
tion from two responsible contractors
10 build tunnel at a cost greatly less
George Il. Francis.
A plan differing from any other yet
presented has been made by n promi-
nent engineer. who has given much
careful consideration to the project for
nearly a year and is confident that
his is the best plan thus far present
him:
Continued on Page Nine)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06
TRANSPORT SHERIDAN
CARRIES FORTUNE IN Sill YER

San Francisco, july 6.--The government
transport Sheridan, Capt Peabody. which
sailed yesterday for Manila. is carrying a
great fortune in silver currency for the
Philippines.
Guarded by Lieut.. Tarton and 30 pick
ed men Of the First Infantry Is bank
roll valued at sli.OOoOoO and all in paper
money. In addition to the currency there
Is on board a shipment Of silver valued
at 100000. The gold valuation OF the
government money on the Sheridan is S.
Sis. 900.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06
ASK THAT MARY ALTHANS
Be DECLARED BANKRUPT

A petition that Mary Althans be ad-
Judged bankrupt was filed I'm the Pnted
States circuit court this morning by four
OF her creditors.
The petitioners were the North Ameri-
can Storage company. claim OF s9759: A.
B. McCullis a. Son. OF s277.Oe; Rice & Hay
ward Biscuit company. sl6.67: Armour
Packing company sl17
The petition was assigned for a hear
ing on July 10
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06
SIX LOIS TRANSFERRED

deed wds recorded at the city hall
this morning. transferring six lots OF
land, with buildings. on Valley street. to
the Providence. Dyeing Bleaching and
Calendering company. from the Atlantic
Degras company.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06
OFFICER USED HIS CLUB

officer T. Wolf yesterday morning had
10 use his club on Michael Sullivan. with
the result that the prisoner received
cut on the forehead and another one on
the scalp. The prisoner was under arr
rest for drunkenness and put mp n hot
fight, striking the officer several blows.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06
BRUSH MAKERS ASSOCIATION
ELECTS BOARD OF OFFICERS

Boston. July 6.-Michael Brady Of
st. Louis was elected President today
at the convention OF the international
Brush Makers association.
John McElroy of Philadelphia was
chosen secretary treasurer. The vice
presidents include Il. Wyman OF MIL
waukee. Harry Wadsworth OF New
Jersey, J. +. O'Connor OF Troy. N y;
G. +. Doettling Of St Louis and VIII
liam Gilfert OF New York The dele
gates voted TO assemble next year at
Detroit
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06

The city council committee on East
Side approach will give another public
hearing this evening, at which IL is
expected that several new ideas may
be presented. and at which one engi-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06
COMMITTEE FIXES The
RENTALS OVER RIVER

The committee I'm charge OF the build
ings over the Moshassuck river met this
afternoon In the city hail. for the first
time since the controversy arose In the
court between the city and owners OF
the buildings over the river as 10 the
ownership OF the land
The court decided In favor OF the city:
and hereafter the owners Of buildings
over the river will be obliged to pay rent
20 the city.
The committee now fixes the rent and
makes rules governing the river.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06

as the cannon went off fell 10 the ground
with an agonizingg cry. having received
the full force of the heavy charge OF wad-
ding in her left eye.
Mrs Henry was carried into the house
and DR.. Harlan p. Abbott advised her
removal to St Josephs hospital. where
an operation was performed. the eye be-
ing removed and the bones reset.
AT the hospital this afternoon the con-
dition of Mrs. Henry was said TO be com
Portable.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06
INSPECTED ARCHITECTS PLANS

The jamestown commissioners will
leave next Tuesday for Virginia. where
they will award the contract for the sl2.
900 state building. The commissioners
met today 10 look over n finished draw
ing of the proposed building. with Work
Ing plans for the contractors. which was
submitted by the architects.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06
EYE DESTROYED
BY CANNON WAD

Mrs Frank NJ. Henry Of 81 Wilson
street on the Fourth lost an eye as the
result of being hit by wad from a cam
non discharged by her son William.
Not only was the eye destroyed. but the
bony socket was fractured
Ihe young man had discharged the can
non several times during the day. and
late In the afternoon loaded for the last
time. Just as he touched II off his mo-
'ther came through the front gate. and
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06
DANGEROUS FLOORS IN
THAYER STREET SCHOOL

Many complaints have been made 10
members OF the city council about the
floors In the Thayer street school. which
are said 10 be dangerous 90 the safety OF
ter will be brought before the committee
on city property.
Superintendent OF Public Buildings
Evans said this afternoon that the floors
In many of the public schools need re.
pairing. but he did not think any OF them
were very dangerous.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06

,pshed 10 her assistance: and the boy who
nau caused the trouble disappeared. The
police, however. have his Dissertation
Mrs Corrigan. who is % years OF arc
was taken to her home, where she was
treated by her family physician. The
flames had burned through three OF her
skirts to the flesh on her right side and
her right arm was blackened nearly its
entire length.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06
TAKEN Ill ON THE STREET

At $40 o'clock this morning James
Draper OF 25 Douglass avenue was
taken IN at the corner OF Ambrose
street and Gladstone avenue and was
sent To the Rhode Island hospital In
the ambulance.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06

The council committee on highways met
this morning and went on a tour OF In
spection. The committee first looked
over the streets OF the Second and Thlro
wards. where there Is need Of extension
OF some highways and the opening up OF
others for sewer work.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06

Scituate Mass, July 6-nqures here today developed
the fact that James Allen the missing Providence aeronau
who made ascension that city July a. whose
safety fears entertained passed this
o'clock on the afternoon of the Fourth.
HIS balloon was headed in northeaserly directions and
Continued Page Six
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06
RECKLESS BOY,
WOMAN BURNED

Mrs. Frank Corrigan OF 81 Burnside
street was severely burned on her hands
and right arm by firecracker thrown
into an Ocean street car yesterday after
noon by n careless boy.
The cracker exploded on the thin gown
worn by Mrs. Corrigan. and famed by
the motion OF the car her garments were
soon blazing.
Two women passengers and man
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06
IS "LIz" HEREp

The Worcester police are looking for q
large. stout colored woman. whom they
call by the poetic name OF Liz TO answer
TO a charge or stealing si& In that city.
They believe that she and another COLI
ored woman have come 90 this city
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06
COL. GODDARD met
With COMMITTEE.

The ocratic-Independent campaign
committee met this afternoon at the of
flee OF Chairman William l.. Hodgman. &C
South Main street and discussed plans
for the fall campaign.
Most encouraging reports were received
from all sections OF the state and the
general question as TO the best way of
meeting the situation in this state was
thoroughly discussed
subcommittee reported that II had
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06

selected campaign headquarters in the
Banigan building, rooms eSe and GAO: and
the full committee indorsed the selection
and will take charge OF the new quarters
the first of next week
Col. Robert H. /. Goddard Democratic
Independent candidate for United States
senator TO succeed Senator Wetmore, was
present during the meeting; and when he
left at ] o'clock his face was wreathed
in smiles.