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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-30
CAP0TE A TRAITOR
SAYS PRES. PALMA
Vce-Presdsnt Of Cuba Believed TO 30 Bargaining With tho
insurgents. Rural Guards Defeated in Engagement With
Rebel Force In the Province Of Havana Another Flight In
Pinar dol Rio Province Reported But Result is Not Known
Yet. Guerra Rejects Presidents Offer of Amnesty.

ing the rebels entered the town. but soon
withdrew. They also entered the town OF
Cabanas. In the same province, and
small band OF them raided Santiago de
Vegas. In the province OF Havana.
Guerras main army is near San Juan
de Martinez, where Col Avalos with a
force OF government troops is awaiting
re-enforcements. on the arrival OF which
he viii attack the rebels.
Passenger trains In the provinces OF
Pinar del Rio and Santa Clara are being
fired upon and travelling In those PROV
lnces Is unsafe.
RAIDED BY REBELS
Washington, Aug. 30.--According to
dispatch received at the state de-
partment today from one OF the Ameri-
can owners OF the Constancia estate.
near Cienfuegos. Cuban insurgents
raided this property four days ago,
taking a number OF horses
The state department did not make
public the name OF the American who
sent the dispatch. This is the first
protest received from Americans
against molestation Of their interests.
Mr. Sleeper, the American charge at
Havana, was cabled 10 demand OF the
Cuban government adequate protection
for the Constancia estate and all other
American property similarly situated.
NEGOTIATING WITH CUBA.
Berlin. Aug. 30.-The foreign office
called the attention Of The Associated
Press today to "A New York dispatch
stating that the German representative
in Cuba Is negotiating direct with the
Havana government
The foreign office says Germany is At
present without official representation at
Havana Baron Won Nordeuhycht the
German consul general at New Orleans.
who will arrive at Havana Sept /, is
without authority To make political rep
resentations. but Will merely attend %
the consular functions. caring for the in
terests OF German citizens The minister
resident is away on a furlough.
The foreign office denies that any power
has been communicated with Germany
with reference TO the Drago doctrine. as
teegraphed TO the London newspapers
from Rome.
The foreign office also ridicules the Lon
don Daily Mails Teheran despatchse
about German activity I'm Persia. Ger
many. II is pointed out. has no warship in
that part OF the world with which to seize
an island or a port.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-30
TWO SUSPECTED
H|GHWkYMEN ARE
PUT ON TRIAL

Henry Leferiere and William Bebeau.
both of Woodlawn. were brought before
Judge Byram In the district court at At
teboro today for a hearing, continued
from last Saturday on the charge OF rob
bing and assaulting Arthur Greene a,
North Attleboro on Aug 22
Greene was knocked down on the street
and robed Of the $1,000 pay roll of c. X.
Webster and company but the highway
men were forced to drop the money In
their flight, from the crowd which pur-
sued them. Greene was not seriously
hurt
Several witnesses were heard today in
cluding Greene Greene testified that Be
beau was one OF the men who attacked
him and he believed that IL was Bebeau
who Knocked him down. He thought Le-
Seriere was one OF the men concerned.
but was not positive in his identification.
Witnesses for the defense were put on the
etanr in an effort 10 show that Leferere
was In Pawtucket at the time the hold-up
occurred The hearing was protracted.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-30
ARMENlANS IN RUSSIA
HOLDING A CONFERENCE

Erivan. Russia. Aug 30 The first gen
eral conference of Armenians opened to-
day at the Etchmiadzine monastery,
which is the sent OF the Armenian Catho-
lie patriarch.
The principal subject for discussion -
the question OF the reorganization Of the
schools in consequence OF the restorat tion
of the Armenian church property hy the
Russian government but the most inn
portant action OF the conference Is likely
to be I'm connection with measures for
ending the race war between the Arme-
mans and Tartars.
Nlzhni Novforod. Russia, Aug S0-A
congress of 500 representatives Of Mo-
hammedan population of Russia, which
numbers 100000 opened here today under
the presidency of NJ. Topchibasher, who
was member OF the outlawed parlia-
ment
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-30
RESERVES COME
HOME TWO DAYS
AHEAD Of TIME

The practice cruise OF the Rhode ISL
and Naval Battalion Is brought TO an
abrupt close two days ahead of time, by
the arrival Of the cruiser Columbia at
Newport today
The Columbia has bcen ordered to ar
rive al Portland Me- on Saturday. TO
take out the naval militia OF that state.
The Reserves greatly disappointed at
the prema ture termination OF their cruise.
II was understood last Saturday. when
the cruise began. that IL would not endi
until next Saturday
The Columbia reached Hampton Roads
Tuesday and left that night for New
port.
The same general plan OF instruction
that was used by Commander Bowyer of
the Columbia last year was followed. The
five senior watch officers Of the battalion
were paid Off with the five regular watch
officers Of the ship. All orders for the
management Of the ship were given by
the naval milti iaoflicers
Liuet Oscar II. Stone was assigned by
Commanded Bliss TO duty I'm the engine
room, standing a regular watch there.
while several enlisted men also per-
formed duty with the engineer'es dvis-
ION.
chief Electrician Frederic s Cutting
the ships company. and with the wireless
appartus communication was had con-
stantly with all shore stations as the
vessel proceeded down the coast
Early Tuesday morning the target was
hove overheard and anchored. while the
vessel steamed Off TO a range OF about
1900 yards and steamed back and forth
| by the target.
Eighteen gun pointers were allowed six
shots each with the six FOUNDER rifles
the forward guns being I'm charge OF
Lieut.. c. T. Lawton OF Newport and the
after guns In charge Of Lieut.. r. =. Glad
ding Of Bristol
The target was triangular I'm shape
an1 the shooting " the Rhode Island men
vas pronounced very fair 10y Capt Bow
yer. The target was almost completely
destroyed the mast being cut In two by
ono OF the shots The best string was
made by Gunner's Mate Thomas G. Free
born. second class. Of Newport all six
OF whose shots W re scored as hits
Tho target was then picked up and the
/ vessel headed FOR Hampton Roads which
wis reached at y. N. At y. m the
/ Columbia was again headed 10 sea en-
| route 10 Newport
The boatswaln's mates who had charge
I of the watches were Charles Watson OF
1 Providence. Daniel Richardson OF New
/ port. Duncan G. Mclean OF Newport and
4. George n. Gladdng " Bristol
The quartermasters standing quarter.
/ masters watches were John n MaEee of
| Bristol Arthur r. Nelson and Charles
-. Eldredge. both Of Newport. and John
G. Macready Of Providence
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-30
HAPPY HePTLSOPHS

The nrst annual outing ~ the Roger
Williams and Consolidated c9nclaves of
the Improved order of Heptasopns was
held todhy uhder most rHvUrTrtT urTvTItCrs
at Crescent Park. whore about $50 enjoyed
a fine dinner and a program Of sports.
The main feature was = ball game be-
tween the two conclaves; and after dn-
ner the party occupied themselves with
the amusements until the time of the
baby show. az whicn they were atnong
the Interested spectators
Guests were r.Ssent from Attlcboro
Taunton. Fall River. Westerly and Paw
tucket
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-30
DRAPER PLEADS GUILTY
Of STEALING 4 WATCH

Detective Albert Il. Nickerson and Pa
trolman John Martin yesterday afternoon
arrested In a pawn shop i'm this city Jo-
seph Draper. a colored man, who was
trying to dispose OF a watch valued at
s225. which IL is alleged was stolen from
the residence OF Lewis II. Tappan In
Cranston. and he was turned over to
Chief OF Police Bigbee OF Cranston.
In the Eighth district court at Cranston
this morning Draper pleaded not guilty
and was committed without bail 10 await
trial next Wednesday.
Draper claims 90 belong in Boston and
says he came 10 this vicinity about four
nonths ago.
II Is said that he worked on the Tappan
estate at Meshanticut Park for n short
time
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-30
DR.. BRIGGS TeSTlfleS
IN HIS OWN DEFENCE

Bangor. Me. Aug. 90.-Dr. William VI.
II. Briggs was on the stand "A good part
of today in his own defense on the charge
of numbering Miss Maude Il. Taggett last
March by performing an alleged illegal
operation His direct testimony took but
an hour, but Assistant Attorney General
Philbrook In the cross-eNamination drew
out admissions from the witness.
DR. Briggs said that he had no advised
Miss Taggett 10 go TO a hospital and had
not advised her procuring a trained nurse
at any time. He said that the young wo-
man had made her own arrangements
The case probably will not be finished be-
fore Friday
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-30
UNION men QUIT WORK
ON ANGEL STREET HOUSE

The unions at work. I'm the employ VI
We're w. Beck went out on strike this
morning and called on the men employed
on the remodellng OF a house on Angel
street. for which the firm named had the
contract.
The dispute was over non-union men,
and after conferences ln which the union
men obtained no satisfaction the word
was received 90 leave the job Among
the men who were called on were plum
bers, painters and electricians II Is
thought that a satisfactory settlement
may be made In a few days
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-30
WILL INCREASE SIZE Of
LOCKS ON PANAMA CANAL

Washington. Aug. 30.-Locks for the
Panama canal will probably be built 100
feet wide with usable lengths Of 1000 feet.
The plans adopted by congress provide
for locks % feet wide with usable lengths
OF 800 feet.
As ships are now being built which
would test the capacity OF the So-feet
locks " offered for conveyance through
the canal, Chief Engineer stevens is OF
the opinion that II would be wise to In
crease the dimensions.
II will be about two years before the
work Of constructing the locks will be be
gun.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-30
MAN
HELD At HARTFORD
FOR |NSAN|T'

James II. DAILY OF this city is under q
tention at Hartford. for the purpose
induiring into his sanity. lie entered {
Connecticut Trust company today az
presented two checks. one drawn Z
God" and Ok'd by himself and the 9th
on ~. S Grant, King ~ the World
DAILY, who is believed TO be Of unsoui
mind. was turned over TO the police I
the bank officials and the court order
that he be examined by a physician a
the case was adjourned until saturds
Daily Is about 10 years old
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-30
GIRLS AGAIN QUIT
WORK AND PAPER
MILL CLOSES

Rumford Falls, Me. Aug S0.-The
$50 girl operatives OF the Continental
Paper Bag company OF New York who
understood last night that they had
been granted an increase OF rs cents
day for which they struck last week,
again quit work today and the mill was
shut down.
IL seems that the girls misunderstood
the situation and discovered that i'm
stead Of an advance OF 81 so "A week TO
$3.50, they are TO have an advance of
only one dollar Because OF this they
left the mill shortly after commencing
work They will hold a netting tonight.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-30
SCHOOL BUILDING DEDICATED

Ashhurnham. Mass. Aus 0.-Tho new
Dolly whitney Adams school. the gTFf TO
the town of Ashburnham " Melvin y
Adams of Boston was dedicated today.
The building is in memory OF Mr.. Adams
mother, former resident of the town
and was erected at cost OF about g2S 1oO
10 is two stories In height. built of brick
with granite trimmings and stands In
Winchester Park The pripcipal address
OF the day was delivered by Prof Her
vey s. Cowell. principal OF Cushing Acsd-
emy, Ashburnham.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-30
AMERICANS WITNESS CEREMONY
OF MAILING FLAGS TO STAfFS

Berlin. Aug @.-hmbassador Tower to-
day presented Brigudier General Thomas
f Barry and his party TO War Minister
Won Minmon and chief OF the General
Stan Won Moltke. after which the Amer.
lean Officers attended at the emperor :
Invitation the ceremony AT the palace ~
mailing flags To their staffs, upon which
occasion the visitors were presented TO
his majesty. who received them with
great cordlality, engaging Gen. Barry
and Brgadier General William r. Duvall
I'm conversation.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-30
RUSSIAN CONSUL AT TIENTSIN
DIES OF HIS WOUND

Tientsin. Aug 3O--M Laptew, the Rus
sian consul here. who was shot yesterday
by n Russian contractor named Levinsky.
died at O'Clock this morning The muir
derer Is not n revolutionist
A British engineer named Wills, who
was travelling from Jeholl TO Tientsin.
has been missing sonce July lit Is feared
that he has been murdered by the bandits
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-30
CHARLES COSGRovt MISSING

Mrs. Sophia Cosgrove OF 90 Federal
street reports that her son. Charles. rs
years old has been missing from home
since Aug 2S. when he eft In the MORN
ing 20 go tc his work Tie L. described as
large for his age. with dark complexion,
hair and eyes. wearing a dark blue suit
and gray skull cap.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-30
ASKS FOR THE SUSPENSION
OF DUTIES AT NEW CHWhNG

New chwans. Aug. N-Japans notih-
cation that IL Will continue Dalny a.
nee port until Chica provides customs
houses on the Russian frontier. resulted
today I'm the chamber OF commerce here
pctifioning the consular BODY TO suspend
The collection OF duties at New Chwang
pendinz the regulation OF Manchurian
eustoms. The chamber Of commerce
maintains that the present condition
threatens the existence Of New Chwang.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-30
PCITCE OFFICERS WERE GUESTS

The Business Mems Association OF >
wells avenue and vicinity held its a
rUal dinner at the Highland House. Nc
ragansett Pier. today The officers W
made the arrangements are Patrick .
McKenna. president, Giovanni Capro,
secretary. and Abraham Beckman. tref
urer Detective Frank T. Johnson a
officer owen King OF the Fourth stati
were among the invited guests.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-30
ASHSIa WAS ON FIRE

A burning ashbin IN the rear of 10 God
dard street caused patroman Friedman
TO summon the hremen at 1910 today
The 1re was extinguished before 1t had
done much damage.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-30
COMMISSION APPOINTED
TO DEllMIT FRONTIER

Constantinople. Aug. So.-A Turco- Bull
garan commission has been appointed to
delimit the portion OF the frontier OF the
vilayet OF Adrlanople which Is in dis
pute. and which led 10 a somewhat sharp
fight recently between the soldiers guard
ing the Bulgarian post at Suzuki and the
guard on duty at the Turkish post OF
Dervish Mongolia.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-30
WINNERS Ar SEA 0lRT
RIFLE CONTESTS TO-DAY

Sea Girt. n J., Aug N.--The Second
Troop. Philadelphia city cavalry won the
carbne team match today. the Denver
city troop won second prize and the first
team of Squadron "A" New York. third
prize.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-01-02
PHOTO BY ELECTRICITY
High Power Lamp Installed stw, T. White
Studio

w. Y. White has recently added to
the outfit at his studio in the Norton
block one OF the Aristo arc lamps. The
lamp is classified as iaming arc and
when In operation consumes four times
the amount of current used in opera
ting oneof the large street arcs. When
the full current Is turned on a proof
OF Photographic negative can be
taken in minute and prints for pic
lures can be made in four minutes
While the lamp is constructed for
prin ing as good photographs can be
made with 1t as from the light OF the
mid day sun and as soon as his appa.
ratus can be constructed Mr. White is
planning to give evening sittings.
This feature will prove OF especial ad-
vantage in town like Bennington as
employees will thus be a5le to make
appointments for pictures without loss
of time during working hours.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-01-02
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News of the Town and village Briefly
Told for Busy Headers

Frank Delory spent Monday in Cam
bridge.
The skating is good again on the
Benton Pond
Harry Fradenburg was successful in
his New Years rabbit hunt.
Stark lodge IOOF will install officer
t)morrow night a. < o'clock.
Alfred Harbour opens grocery
store 81 eoS Gage 81 tomorrow
Mrs Phillips and Mrs Pearsors ,Soi
Albany returned home this noon after
visiting Mr. and Mrs Ike Levin oil
Hillside street.
Bushes. is brisk at Bottum & Tor.
RANGES. The factory run full time
Monday and the laundry departme1
is kept open nights until . O'Clock.
The G ange meeting and insta llatior
OF officers this evening, Jan >, is called
at ! O'Clock instead of 80 as usual
TO enable Gov Bell 10 attend the thea.
tire.
The hearing In the case Of the State
VS. Aaron Williams charged with the
larceny OF a horse aud buggy from
Capt Il . Gore will be before Judge
Bates Thursday.
Geo II Harwood is putting in th,
machinery for making the self wiring
ing mops for the Eagle Squar' Mfg
Co. South SALISBURY recently bought
by Charles Adams.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-01-02
Ohio Assembly Conveue..

COLUMBUS, o.. Jan. THE seven.
ty-seventh general assembly OF ohio
has convened. the house being organ
lied by the Republicans, who have six
ty-two votes against fifty-nine for the
Democrats. and the senate being or
ganized by the Democrats, who have
nineteen votes. counting one independ-
ent, Senator Lamb of Lucas county,
who voted with them, against eighteen
for the Republicans. Lieutenant Gov
ernor Harding presided in the senate.
Carmi A. Thompson of Lawrence coun-
ty was elected speaker of the house
and in accepting the honor declared
that economy was TO be the watch
word. He assured the members that
he would give every man square
deal
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-01-02

FARGO, n. d., Jan. Judge Ami
don of the United States circuit will be
requested by ninety paint manu-
facturers from all parts of the county
TO issue an order restraining President
]. III. Worst of the United States exper-
iment station at Fargo and Commits
sioner e. Ladd from enforcing the
North Dakota paint law, which ex-
cludes all mixed paints from the state
Oh the ground that it violates the Unit
ed States constitution by denying the
equal protection of the law. The paint
law became effective today.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-01-02
A PUBLICITY
BILLCOMING
Senator Bracket Will Bring
in Belmont Measures.
SECRET CAMPAIGN FUNDS
Wage Farmers are Showing an Ac'
tive Interest in Having il Pass
The Legislature.

SARATOGA, n. Y, Jan. 2.-Senator
Edgar 4. Bracket announces that
among the first bills he will Introduce
at the opening OF the legislative SEES
sion will be what Is known rs the Bel
mont publicity bill.
This measure IL designed TO operate
for the publication Of politics. Sena'
tor Bracket said he has received II
draft of the bill as prepared by the
publicity law committee. which COM
mittee consists OF Charles \. Gardiner
Edward NJ. Shepard, John II. Dillon
Edward NJ Grout. Frank $. Black,
Francis Lynde Stetson. Edward 1au'
terbach, Delaney Nicoll, John Ford
John Il. Dos Passos. John $. Crosby
and Martin w. Littleton.
II am very confident" said Senator
Bracket, that the publicity bill will
become law. The bill is the same in
purpose as the measure which | intro
duced at the last session and which
passed the senate. but failed OF pas
sage in the assembly.
1t compels the publication OF con
tributions and expenditures by cam.
paign committees and prohibits corpo
rations contributing TO campaign com
mittees. organizations or candidates.
regard the provisions referring TO cor
porations as of the greatest Importance
Last year / had separate bill e
the same. effect. but IL received scan'
courtesy in the legislature.
"Wageworkers are showing an active
interest in the publicity bill and arc
adopting resolutions in their unions
and central bodies urging the legisla.
ture 10 enact the bill into law. They
have been moved TO adopt such resolu.
tons because their members believe
that publicity of campaign contribu.
tons and expenses will check c0rrup-
ton and dishonest influences at cleo.
tons.
Wage earners have also been
prompted TO interest themselves ill the
publicity bill movement 10y the written
Endorsement the bill has received from
such labor leaders as Samuel Gompcrs
president Of the American Fedora ion
of Labor, and Edward a. Bates, sec
rotary of the New York State Work
ingmen's federation. AssemblyInan
Palmer will Introduce the bill in the
assembly"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-01-02

ROCHESTER,, n. Y, Jan. 2.-There
was bad fire at the little village OF
Bergen, and the fire apparatus at hand
proved inadequate to handle IT, Help
was asked Of the volunteer department
OF Batavia, and special train was
made up and about sixty men were
taken to that place. When the men
from Batavia boarded the train for the
return trip and the men were all In the
passenger coach. which was being
shifted from one track to another, II
was struck by fast freight going east.
The coach was turned bottom side up.
and many Of the firemen were injured.
Two locomotives and number OF cars
were piled up In wreckage. which
blocked all four tracks.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-01-02
CHURCH ANNUAL MEETING.
Baptist Society at North BENNINGTON Elect,
Officers

North bennington, Jan The
annual business nesting of the Baptist
church was held Thursday evening
following the regular prayer service.
The treasurer's report showed the
society to be in good financial con
ditior with bright prospects for the
new year.
The following officers we're re elected:
n S Durham, clerk: l. NJ LOOMS,
treasurer Russell Tinkham was
elected assistant treasurer, and Fred
Harrington trustee for five years to
succeed Henry Darling whose term of
Office had expired.
Envelope committee: A Hathaway,
Mr. and Mrs Chas PERCY. Ushers:
+ Worthington, Harry NJ White,
Percy Russell aud Henry White.
AUDITOR : w Hawks and + +
Church.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-01-02
WALTONS VERMONT REGISTER
Business and Professional Mans Handbook
Now Ready Tor 1900

Walton's Vermont Register which
has come to be an indispensable hand
book for business and professional
men has appeared for 1906. The book
has been increased by number of
psges, most of which represent added
names.
Lists OF United States aud State off,
cials, officers Of various State associ-
atoms and D. ielies aud the other In
formation about Vermont which has
made Walt ~ 5 register such a handy
book OF rtierenc, since 1877 will be
found brought fully up to date.
Price % cents. For sale by local
dealers or sent, post paid on receipt
Of price, by the Walton Register Co.
burlington. VI.