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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-20
The GRAIN MARKET
WHEAT.
HARRISON CASE MAY
CAUSE LEGAL FiGH

Coroner Hawkins went away on vacy
tion today without saying whether he ha
finished his secret inquest into the caus
OF the death Of Miss Agnes Harrison, wi
died I'm Edgewood on Aug u from n
effects of an alleged criminal operation
It is expected that II the case ever get
before the courts. the admissibility Of tl
young wom6n's anter-mortem statemon
taken by persons not qualified To- admit
lister an oath. and under such circuiI
stances that II may be questioned whetI
er or not the woman believed she vi
about to die. will be contested vlgorous
It is said however, that relative
-readp-to testify Abat she accompanid
Miss Harrison TO the office OF the doctor
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-20
JAIL SENTENCE
FOR CARRYING
A FILE DIRK

Judge Lee In the Sixth district court
this morning o second time imposed
jail sentence on a man who had been ar
rested for carrying a concealed weapon
The man was Giuseppe Zoglia, and when
he was arrested for being drunk there
was found on him when he was searched
at the Fourth police station a dirk knife
made of a file and with the blade sharp
ened 20 a point on both edges. Zoglia
WAS sentenced 10 80 days III Jail, and but
for the fact that he established the fact
that the knife was a tool he worked with.
doubtless the sentence would have been
stiff.
zoglla was fined 81 and costs for being
drunk in the police court this morning.
Thomas FitZsimmons was fined $40 and
costs for an assault on Antoine Silva. Ac-
cording to Cypt. LawNnce he passed Silva
on Ship street about midnight Saturday,
and accosted Silva. FltZsimmons was
drunk. and as Silva did not answer him,
Fitzsimmons knocked him down and
blacked his eye.
FREDERICK NJ. Harris. pedler, while cry
ing his wares on Olneyvtlle square on Sat
urday night. was aceosted by Peter Rel-
ly. who incensed the pedler so much that
the latter jumped from his team and
struck Reilly. Harris was. fined SIS and
costs.
Louis Lomba was held for the superior
court In 800 10 answer TO the charge
of entering a dwelling house i'm the day
time and the larceny Of ST. 1t is alleged
that the man went into the house OF Wal
ter III. Young a relative. on Saturay while
the people were away. and stole the
money from clothing owned by Daniel w
Caples
Alfred kissing was arrested on Acad-
emy avenue Saturday afternoon by Pa
trolman Nj. Mckenzie as a fugitive from
Justice. II is alleged that he stole suit
OF clothes from a man In North Attle-
boro, for whom he was working and dis
appeared. He was turned over TO Deputy
Sheriff Reed
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-20
DEAF MUTES HOLDING
CONVENTION AT HEW HAVEN

New Haven. Conn, Aug. 0.-Deaf
mutes from all sections OF New England
TO the number Of several hundred gather
ed here today i'm the Goth biennial conven-
tion of the New England Gallaudet asso-
citation, which was founded 10 perpetuate
the memory OF Rev Thomas Hopkins
Gallaudet who established at Hartford the
first school for the deaf i'm America.
The city rendered the delegates and
their friends the use OF the Council cham
ber in city hall, and here when the con
vention was called to order Mayor Stud
ley extended a welcome, his remarks be-
ing interpreted into the sign language.
The convention, which Will extend
through Wednesday. an invitation has
been extended 10 the public To attend and
interpreters will repeat vocally the adj
dresse made to delegates in the sign lam
Ruago
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-20
STOCK PRICES
BULGE AGAIN On
n. !. EXCHANGE

New York. Aug 2O.-Further excitemen
attended the opening OF the stock marks
today. There was an unusually large at
tendance OF members. many of whom ha,
cut short their vacations and hurrics
back to town.
The visitors gallery of the Stock Ex'
change was packed to Its utmost capaclt:
with sightseers There was an accumu
lation of over-Sunday buying orders an'
a principal feature OF the early trading
was in the Hartman stocks, which lee
last weeks movement
Union Pacific opened. with a block 0.
1900 shares OF from ls4 4to lS4lA, later
selling TO ls5. Southern Pacific opened IL
block OF l0,000 shares at an advance o.
ia points over Saturday establishing s
new high record
Amalgamated Copper opened with a LOT
Of 1900 shares at an advance OF 2h. Other
stocks that made substantial gains wer,
Great Northern preferred with points
Northern Pacific 3i., American Smelling
4Ss. Anaconda Az. Atchison pa. Readins
a and Illinois Central 2%. The buying or
ders were reported 10 come from variou,
out-of-town points. notably Boston. Phila
delphia, Pittsburg Cleveland and Chi
cago
London also was n reported purchaser
Sales I'm the first hour were probably In
excess OF 100000 shares The trading wal
almost entirely professional and much Of
IL was covering by shorts Profit taking
resulted In a number Of recessons before
thesend OF the first hour.
The sales OF shares I'm the first hour
totalled S64. $50 shares. which was said &c
he a new high record.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-20
HESS|AN PULL
IS No LONGER
POTENT THERE

The new broom which Capt. Constant
s. Horton Is welding In the Fourth po-
lice district il sweeping clean; and there
is great CONSERVATION among the follow
ers OF "A certain "Hessan" political lead
er who has long boasted OF his pull.
Accompanied by Lieut.. J. J; Toole.
Capt Horton paid surprise visit last
house at S2 Atwell's avenue, and arrested
Raffaele on charges OF conducting a
liquor nuisance. illegally selling liquors
and Illegally keeping liquor for sale.
1t was shortly after S o'clock when the
descent was made upon the place, ana
Capt. Horton says he found about 40 men
there. He also found. he says 81 crates
of lager. which was left where II was,
the men being dispersed. and Pisani
"pinched."
''Pisani said to me-" said Capt. Horton.
these men are my boarders. / said to
them: All you fellows who don't belong
here get up and go out: and all except
two OF them got out Immediately. That
showed how many In the crowd were
II is understood that the police have
had their eye on the place for some time
Last year a tavern license was refused to
Pisani and considerable ado was made
about II. He went 10 the police commits
sioners with his political friends and tried
to have the decision changed. but did not
1t was explained at that time that the
tavern license. even if granted, carried
with II no liquor selling privileges; and
IL is said that political leader IN the dis
trict warned Pisani not 10 attempt 10 do
any Illegal business. IL Is certain that
for a time following this advice. Pisani
did moo sell any liquors, SO far as :he po-
lice could discover.
"Pisani admitted 20 me-" said Capt.
Horton. that he sold 10 crates OF beer
on a Sunday, which seemed 10 me some
thing like a wholesale business. He had
no license 10 sell beer or anything else %
the kind"
Pisani this morning plea led guilty to
three charges OF selling liquor Illegally,
was sentenced to pay fine o! 500 and
costs and to ten days imp-t."nment IN
each case and appealed "a on the
charge OF keeping liquor IA, sale a like
penalty was imposed and an appeal was
taken
on the charge OF keeping a grog shop
he admitted evidence sufficient to con
vict, waived examination and was held
for the superior court I'm 5000.
In the Sixth district court this morn
ing Raffaele Carofelo pleaded not guilty
TO assaulting Nicola Paglncca. and was
held for trial on the oath I'm bonds Of $500.
The two had a quarrel in a house al is
Arthur avenue and Carofelo is alleged to
have stuck a fork into Paglincca inflict-
ing a slight wound
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-20
OUTLETS employees TO
HAVE OUTING FRIDAY

The Outlet employees will have their
annual outing at Boyden Heights next
Friday afternoon. The store will close
one hour earlier than usual.
The committee has prepared an elabo-
rate program and a special clambake will
be In readiness as soon as the party
reaches the grounds. The members of
the firm have provided free tickets for
the Scenic Railway. the Aquarama the
Circle Swing. Mystic Maze and other
attractions: and a special arrangement
has been made with Director Mcguire
whereby every Outlet employe may dance
The ball game between the 1oormen
and the managers Of departments Will
be a feature. Another game will take
place between the Junior employees.
A special arrangement has been made
TO take the entire party 10 Boyden
Heights by boat. which VIII leave prompt
ly at | o'clock and returning will leave
Boyden Heights at 8 o'clock. light
lunch will be served to the children at
o'clock
The committee Of arrangements con-
sists of Joseph 8. Gettler, Leo Kaufman,
Samuel Steiner. J. r. Edelsten and
George Hearn
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-20
W0Mlq CRIED "NURDER

Elias shaw I'm the Sixth district court
this morning pleaded guilty to an assault
on Margaret Cummings. and the dispo-
sition OF the case was continued TIL to-
morrow on the request " Deputy Chiet
Egan and Shaw was held I'm bonds OF
$500 for his appearance. In the police
court this morning he was fined 81 and
costs for being drunk.
Yesterday passcrs along Mathewspn
street heard cries OF murder coming from
the house at S6. and one went 20 the
Central station and notified the police.
Patrolman W. + Higgins lost no time I'm
getting TO the house. and here he found
the Cummings woman. who says she IL
the wife Of Shaw. blood-strewn and
nursing various bruises and scratches on
her face and a swollen cheek Shaw was
found hiding In closet on the floor ne
meath
The Cummings woman was taken 60
the hospital Her condition WIS much
better today
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-20
FREE COLLECTION OF ORCHIDS
FOR PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT 7

Chicago. Aug. "a special from San
Francisco says:
President Roosevelt is to be the recipi-
ent OF one of the finest collections Of
orchids ever sent TO this country.
the gift of Manuel de Yriarte. a wealthy
Filipino planter
Seven thousand varieties are included
In the shipment brought to this country
by the army transport Thomas. which ar
T1ved Saturday.
When Alice Roosevelt was I'm Manila,
she was invited 10 visit the conservatory
OF the planter who Is one OF the island $
wealthiest men. The presidents daug>
ter spoke OF her fathers admiration for
the orchid and the gift which has been
sent to this country Is the result OF the
planters promise 20 present the chief eN-
ecutive with "a few specimens from his
hot houses
special car will be secured for the
trip across the continent
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-20
PERRY PLAN
NOW OPPOSED
At CITY HALL
Counmen Assert That They Are Not Only in Favor Solely OF
Municipal Ownership But Believe Majority Will Vote
Against Traction Company Owning Tunnel Even If the
Committee Shall Report Favor of the Latter PrcpOsiti on

4arsden ]. Perry's proposition to the
city council committee that the city loan
its credit To the Rhode Island company
I'm constructing a tunnel for il under Col
lege hill. that the tunnel become the
property OF the company. is meeting with
considerable opposition and even ridiculc
on the part of some city councilmen.
one councilman said this morning 10
News Democrat reporter: Even II the
committe. should recommend such a
proposition 20 the council, do you think
] would vote in favor OF II? No: and /
believe my views are shared by the ma
jority Of the council"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-20
HORSE COOLED
OFF IN TAKING
QUICK PLUNGE

When a horse owned by Andrews
Spellman Co. walked off the dock at Ia
Dyer street at IL o'clock this morning.tlt
thought struck everybody that the anim1
could not have done better In order tc
get a cooling off. but as the animal is OF
good value. and the members of the frm
would not see IL or any other beast
drown. a rush was made 10 rescue 1t. anc
the employees OF the firm soon had the
horse safely again on the dock.
1t took hard work and "a tackle to 40 IT,
but the horse was rescued without its be-
ing harmed.
IL was htched TO an express wagon
and il was while the animal was being
manoeuvred over the dock that mis-
step was made, with the result that the
horse plunged overheard
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-20
MULE SPINNERS WITHDRAW
DEMAND AND STRIKE ENDS

Augusta, Me. Aug. 2.--The cotton mills
OF the Edwards Manufacturing company.
which have been closed on account OF
strike OF the mule spinners and ring spin
ners, resumed operations today iu ac-
cordance with an announcement made
last Tuesday when the strike trouble was
adjusted
The strike went into effect on Aug g
Sorcing the mills 10 shut down. The griev-
ance OF the ring spinners was adjusted
In comparatively short time. bm the
company refused 10 accede 10 The demand
OF the mule spinners that discharged
employe be reinstated and the demand
was afterwards Withdrawn.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-20
MERCURY WENT
ABOVE 86 At
Z P. N. TODAY

According TO the official city records at
z o'clock this afternoon the thermometer
registered S6ia degrees. IL being the maxi
mum point reached today Shortly after
midnight this morning it was 721s degrees.
and that was the minimum.
The official records are taken from the
top Of the city hall; and thermometers on
the street registered 80 degrees at Q
o'clock
The temperature has on a previous day
this summer reached 92t2 degrees.
Many workmen were compelled to stop
working in the middle OF the day on ac-
count Of the heat and humidity.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-20
AMERICAN BAND
LOSES JOB AND
MAGU|RE IS IN

one of the results of the band trouble
in the parade last Thursday was that
the American band has lost job IL had
secured for Labor Day
The band had been secured TO play
during Labor Day for the OGorman com
pany, which after the trouble began can
celled the engagement unless the contro-
versy should be settled before the day Of
the parade.
Maguires band has now been secured
10 take the place OF the American band
on that day.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-20

Another councilman when asked II he
would favor the proposition II recon-
mended by the committee said NO. |
am in favor of the city owning the tun-
mel. and no other corporation"
Two of the six members OF the council
committee considering the matter have
stated that they would vote only TO re-
commend that the ownership OF the tun-
mel should go TO the city. They are g..
Richmond Parsons and Alderman Abra-
ham A. Gray.
Mr. Gray said this morning TO a re-
porter: II am in favor OF having the
city own the tunnel and will vote that
way The city should build and own It,"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-20
pLEacANT DAY ON MO WaNSICUT

Campers on Moswansicut Lake yester-
day had a most pleasant day and even
ing. the daylight hours being passed In
boating. fishing and bathing while In the
EVENING" the campers with a large party
of the neighboring farmers listened TO
stereopticon lectures on Mexico and the
Yellowstone Park by David Rangs Pike.
The lecture was given In an ample grove.
the curtain on which the views werc eN-
hibited being strung between two tall
chestnut trees. After the lecture salad
luncheon was served at Saymold Camp.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-20
RANDALL SQUARE MISSION

At the Randall Square Gospel mission
Sunday afternoon a revival service was
held after "A song service. conducted by
George b. Crookes. Prayer was offered
by Rev. Louise ID Fenner and others.
Herbert Henry of the Church OF the
Emmanuel delivered an interesting dis
course Remarks were made by Chauu-
cey Newton Burchell Supt William O..
Iawton. Rev. Louise r Fenner. Samuel
$. McCulloch. Mrs Samuel $ McCulloch
aud George r. Cookies. Next Sunday az
ternoon Rev. Alexander Mitchell OF the
United Presbyterian church will speak
and Mrs Cora r. Miller will sing.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-20
CATHEDRAL SUNDAY SCHOOL
ENJOYED ANNUAL OUTING

party of about 500 today enjoyed
an excursion under the auspices of
the Cathedral Sunday school going on
the steamer Pontiac to Dighton Rock
Park.
After dinner many took part i'm the
athletic sports, special interest being
manifested in the ball game between
the Cathedral team and one made up
of teachers in the Sunday school.
The committee consisted of Miss NJ
Doyle, Miss NJ. Coakley. Miss ID. Doran
Miss n McGovern, Miss n. Gallagher,
ID. 'OConnell. f.. McSoley. II. Chaplin, J.
McElroy. G. Cooper and J. Conway.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-20
P[AYGROUNOS
VERY POPULAR
WITH GIRLS

The record OF attendance at the summer
Fairgrounds I'm the school yards of this
city for the six weeks ending Aug. IL
was filed I'm the mayors office this morn
ing.
The total attendance was rs. 267, an aver
age of 1921 per week. The total attend
ance OF boys was 29,4l3 an average per
week Of 4.902, while that of girls was AZ,
S54, an average per week OF 1909
The attendance OF girls exceeded that
of the boys by 20.44I.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-20
YOUNGSTERS ENJOYED SWIM

The Sprague Working Girls Home pro-
vidod an outing for about 100 poor chill
dren today. The party left Academy ave-
nue. on a special car for Kirwins bath
ing beach at o'clock this morning and
upon arrival enjoyed a good swim. Lunch
was partaken OF and then the car was
again boarded and the scene OF pleasure
was changed to Roger Williams Park
where the youngsters made the most of
their time
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-20
SCORED SABBATH BREAKING

Last evening In the Zion Primitive
Methodist church at Pascoag a large au-
dicnce listened to an interesting sermon
by Rev. John Mason. who chose as his
topic shall We Have a Continental sun
day2" lie severely scored Sunday ball
games and open violation OF the Sunday
liquor law, and gave a description of
present conditions In the town
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-20
FIVE MORE NAvV eS

The following young men have enlisted
I'm the navy at the recruiting station on
Wcybosset street since last Thursday:
Joseph Darling. aged 26: Charles Frances.
aged p, and Frank Bernard Collins. aged
q Of this city; Frederick Evans, aged
p. OF Central Falls. and Charles Cook
aged IS. OF Taunton
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-20
FOREST FIRES DOING MUCH
DAMAGE DOWN IN MAINE

Millinocket. Me. Aug 20.-Forest fires
have broken out along the Line Of the
Bangor and Aroostook railroad and have
already cau9ed much damage The larg-
eet FIRE has been raging three miles above
this village. and has dened the efforts of
a gang of half a hundred men 20 com
pietely subdue n. but as a stream sep
arates the burning section from Mill
nocket on account or the dry condition
OF the underground In the woods. the
fires sweep along with great rapidly and
- vsry difficult te 0Entroi
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-20
PHOTOGRAPHERS WILL
HOLD SESSION AT HUB

The ninth annual convention OF the
Photographers association of New
England will meet in Boston tomor-
row, beginning a three days session.
1t is expected that many local photo
graphers will accompany T. II. Mills. OF
the firm of William Mills & Son, the
vice-president for this state
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-20
PETTY IHEtIS

James Burke. manager for the Union
Drug Co. reports TO the police that the
store at $50 Atwell's avenue. was entered
Sunday morning and that s9l5 was stolen
from the cash register.
Charles n. Coleman reports To the po-
lice that diamond ring valued at slB
and belonging 10 Mrs. Coleman was stolen
from their house at i62 Holden street on
Saturday
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-20
- SPEEDWAY PLANS E,NShED

City Engineer Otis +. Clapp has drawn
a suggestive plan for the proposed speed
way at Roger Williams park and after
obtaining some more Information viii
start on the plans for the Fairgrounds at
the park
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-20
MARSHAlS BEATEN AND
STABBED By MEXICAN

Canon City, Colo. Aug. 20-As result
OF row i'm which 20 Mexlcans yesterday
engaged at Prospect Heights. Marshal
Berggantz was dubbed and Marshal Ffl-
mon was seriously stabbed.
During the fight three Mexicans were
seriously injured and one American was
slightly hurt Several arrests were made.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-20
HARTFORD INSURANCE COS.
HAD NO RISKS IN CHILE

Hartford, Conn, Aug 0-Ffre insur-
ance companies having their home offices
I'm this state are not losers by the earth
auakes i'm Chile as none has written risks
there.
Officials OF Connecticut companies say
that most OF the British companies carry
ing risks in South America have clauses
I'm their policies relating directly to loss
by earthquakes, total exemption being the
rule.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-20
DECISION TO BE REVIEWED

Judge Brown of the United States cir
cult court has granted the application Of
George w. Gardiner. collector of customs
for the district and port of Providence.
for a review Of the decision OF the board
Of United States general appraisers as to
the rates and amounts of duties on GER
tain merchandise
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-20
FALL RIVER MAN HAD HARD Luck

Paul Sucl OF FAN River met hard luck
In this city yesterday. He was arrested
for drunkenness. and while In the Union
station on Saturday night was robbed of
his watch. valued az SS5. and s2S I'm money.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-20
NEGRO TROOPS TO Be
WITHDRAWN FROM TEXAS

San Antonio. Texas. Aug. 2o-Gen. w.
Il. McCaskey, commanding the depart
ment Of Texas yesterday made recon-
mendation to the war department IL Is
said that the negro troops AT Browns
vile and elsewhere along the Rio Grande
i'm Texas he Immediately withdrawn.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-20
WOMAN INJURED HtR KNEE

Mrs Mary Mathewson, who rooms at
22S Richmond street. while leaving the
house OF Mrs. Bourbon at 50 Ship street
last evening tripped on the step and was
thrown TO the sidewalk injurlng her right
knee.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-20
sloo WINDOW BROKEN BY BY

plate glass window valued AZ NOo
In the drug store OF a - Austin AT 2Ta
Broad street was broken by stone
thrown by "a boy yesterday. Capt. Hor-
ton with Officers McSoley and Thomas
Hopkins concluded that John Dwyer. n
years old Of 300 Lockwood street threw
the stone. bat as Mr. Austin did not
want the boy locked up. he was not
placed under arrest.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-20
DORCHESTER MAN MIS- ING

David ]. Blake. 81 Mascot avenue, Dor
chester Mass. is thought to be In this
city He II reported as missing from his
home by Leroy T.. Edwards OF that city
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-20
WATER IN GOOD CONDITION

Drinking water all over the stare r. pro-
nounced I'm good condition this summer by
Dr. Gardner T. Swarts, though there has
been no great Improvement in Bristol.
and II Is as highly colored as ever.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-20
WILLIAM OtGNAy FOUND DEAD IN BsD

William Degnan. eo years old. was
found dead I'm bed at the What Cheer
lodging house at 2i5 South Main street at
$50 O'Clock this morning II IL said hs
had been il about two weeks an1 mad no
medical attendance He was single and
has a sister residing in OlneyvillA
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-20
CHIlDsEN's HELD DAY

The committee In charge Of the summer
Fairgrounds has decided TO have a field
day for the c''..-en on Wednesday. Aug
20, al Roger ~ ANS park
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-20
OUT CF BANK RUPTCy

John O. Clarke Of Kingston was ordered
discharged from bankruptcy this morning
ia the United states court.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-20
THE COTTON MARKET.

Reported for The News Democrat owe
the private wire Of EDWARD L. SHEL.
DON 81 co. Bankers and Brokers, Room
23i Banigan Building.