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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31
CHARGED TIE GhRNISHEe

Judge Brown today In the case OF Ber-
nard McCaughey va L. l. Roberts
charged the garnlshee in the case OF j.
w Bishop company. who failed TO file an
AFFIDAVIT for Sl57.Sl. This case was ap-
pealcd from the Pawtucket district court
and April II Presiding Justice Sweetlnnd
assessed damages for the plaintiff and
awarded double costs.
The j. w Bishop company neglected "a
file an affidavit "a to the amount of
funds ~ held as the trustee OF defendant.
Today counsel for plaintiff asked tho
court 20 charge the trustee with the re.
suit above noted.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31
FIRST R. |. VOLUNTEERS
WILL HOLD REUNION

The third annual reunion OF the First
Rhode Island Volunteer infantry will be
held on Saturday. Aug. IL. at Crescent
Park. The parade. which has been a fea-
ture OF previous reunions. will be omitted.
A business meeting will be held at 4
o'clock when officers will be chosen. At
o'clock the regiment will parade about
the grounds. Following this will be the
shore dinner at o'clock
The subcommittee directing the affair
is composed OF Maj. Charles w. Abbott.
L. S. A. retired. president OF the associa-
tion; Sergt-Ma Fred Thompson It's sec
retary. and Capt Archibald c. Matteson.
its treasurer
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31
TO IMPROVE APPROACH
TO The STATE HOUSE

Negotiations are pending between the
park commissioners and the Consolidated
railroad for the requirement OF a tract Of
land TO improve the layout OF the streets
IN front OF the state house.
The commissioners are bargaining so
that the city may obtain possession OF
land at the corner OF Gaspee, near Fran
els street occupied by freight tracks and
n small building. They will cut of that
section from the yard. turning It into the
highway and making "A direct approach
from the Francis street subway TO in
front OF the state house
The remaining land. with the open
space now covered with grass and weeds.
will be converted into a park. with fiow--
ers and shrubs.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31
CARRIER ALbR0
TO GET TWO GOLD
STARS TOMORROW

Charles w. Albro. VINO is the third old
est carrier In point OF service at the
Providence post office. Will tomorrow Sc
cure his two gold stars I'm recognition OF
ment Mr.. Albro was appointed a car
rier at this office Aug. /. 1867.
Previous L. that he was clerk In the
same office. The knowledge that this
testimonial was about 10 be awarded had
quite slipped the memory OF the carrier
and he smiled with evident pleasure
when the fact was bright TO his attention
by a News Democrat reporter.
Mr.. Albro viii wear the two gold stars
on his arm and no doubt he will be the
recipient OF many congratulations from
the residents on his daily route.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31
ALTHANS CREDITORS
HOLD ANOTHER MEETING

The adjourned meeting OF the credi-
tors of Mary Althans was held this
afternoon In the office OF Chester w.
Barrows. referee In bankruptcy. Tho
purpose was TO consider the validity
OF the $4,000 claim OF Max Nauman and
whether the 400 shores OF stocks Of
Althans Co, given as security, are
of any value.
Mr.. Nauman was represented by At
torney George A Littlefleld and At
torneys Barney and Lee represented a
number Of the creditors.
A number OF witnesses were ex-
amined by both sides, and the meet
ing consumed much time.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31
MANY TYPHOID
CASES IN CITY
DURING JULY

There have been an unusually large
number OF typhoid fever cases in this city
during the last month, Is cases having
occurred i'm II houses.
In July. 1906, there were IL cases; In 1904
six cases and In 1903. 10 cases.
The cases In July were scattered
throughout the city; and for this reason
DIR. Eugene p. King, deputy superinten-
dent OF health. does not fear an epi-
demic.
There is still one case OF the disease on
the Bradley farm I'm Seekonk. and Mr..
Bradley is not permitted to bring milk
into this city.
In all there have been Ave cases on their
farm within the past i2 weeks. and a
number OF Mr.. Bradley's milk customers
on the East side became sick with the
disease: but all are now well.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31
SUFFERING FROM ILLNESS
NOT FROM INT0XlCATION

At 1926 o'clock this noon George L.
Clarke, driver for the Old Colony Ex-
press company. saw a man on Canal
street he deemed 10 be badly intoxicated,
and he put him in his wagon to have him
put up at the Fifth station. On the way
the man became unconscious, and Clarke
drove him to the r. l. hospital. There II
was learned that the man is John Spald-
Ing of ~ West street, who had been
seized with an illness the nature of
which had not been determined at the
time Of going TO press.
Later Mr. Spalding died at the hospital
the doctors pronounced 1t a case OF urae-
mia
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31
AWAKENED BY
ROBBERS AND
SHOT TO DEATH

Machias. Me-, July 3l.-The body OF
Harry Komlskey, 22 and single. was found
on the floor of his wholesale and retail
store on Main street under mysterious
circumstances.
A loaded and cooked revolver was found
at his side and his body was wound or
tangled In a long wire cord. TO which an
electric light bulb was attached and which
was connected with an electric current.
The legs and breast were slightly burned
In places. where the wire came In con-
tact with the body.
The belief was expressed that Komiskey
was awakened by burglars and while de-
Tending his property was killed. The re-
volver had not been discharged.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31
HOPE RESERVOIR
SUPPLY SHOWS
BIG DECREASE

The amount OF water in the Hope res
ervoir is daily decreasing. on account OF
one OF the engines being out OF commits
sion
There are about 25.500.0o0 gallons of
water now in the reservoir. The daily
consumption is over 1900, ,0000 gallons and
only little more than 100000 gallons
are pumped in daily.
The other engine will probably be re-
paired within week: and Commissioner
Slade does not think there will be any
danger unless there should be at least
two large fires this week.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31
CAPTURED 18 K0B0sS

Detectives OF the Consolidated railroad
with sheriff Bliven OF Moosup and Con-
stable Mcltoy OF Wauregan. made a raid
upon a hobo" camp Just above Waurc-
gan station yesterday aud succeeded IN
capturing II OF the fraternity. one of
them tried TO get away. but a six-shooter
levelled at him had the desired effect.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31
FIVE BARBERS TO Be
HEARD ON CHARGES

Mr. McCardle OF the BARRIERS commits
sion is busy today sending notices to five
OF the BARRIERS OF this city to appear for
hearing on charges next Friday morn
ing.
The men have been summoned on ac-
count of the insanitary conditions found
I'm their shops
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31
WILL CONSIDER FRANCHISE

AZ the special meeting Of the Burrill-
vile town council tomorrow ~ h expect
ed that definite action viii be taken IN
the petition OF the Worcester and Provi-
dence street Railway FOR franchise.
The only place In the town where the
company desires TO occupy the highway
Is a small section near the village OF Ma
sonville on the Douglas pike.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31
JUDGE BROWN HEARS
MOTIONS IN DIVORCE CASES

Judge Brown in the superior court
today heard motions in the following
divorce matters:
Louisa Clark VS.. Edward c. Clark
Respondent ordered to pay petitioner
81 week for her support, SIS to her
counsel, Tho<as Curfan, and s5 for
witness fees.
Eva Zoe Lynch VS.. jeremiah Y
Lynch. Respondent ordered to pay pc
titioner So a week for ~ support and
s35 for counsel fees. w. B. Richard
son Is attorney for petitioner.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31
CAN'T CONE TO PROVIDENCE

AS the hattleship Rhode Island draws
too much water TO come up the river 10
this city. the presentation OF the silver
service by the citizens OF the state will
have 10 take place IN Newport waters.
where the battleship iowa, then com
manded by the late Rear Admiral VIII
liam T. Sampson. was presented with a
silver service by the citizens OF Iowa.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31
BAY STATE SENT SHORT
MEASURE MILK JARS HERE

Capt Pettls. state sealer. states that
Providence has been the dumping ground
for short glass milk Jars rejected - tho
Massachusetts inspectors during the past
Is years. and asserts that proabbly 10 per
cent OF the measures IN use here prior
Co the enactment OF the new milk laws
here are faulty.
Capt Pettis asserts that no less than
6O00o Jars of different capacities rejected
by the inspectors az Boston have been
shipped, into this state.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31
Or. MOORE ACCUSED OF
PASSING WORTHLESS CHECKS S

Boston. July 31.-A warrant was sent to
Pittsfeld today for the arrest of DIR. Fred
erick T. Moore OF that place on the charge
OF passing alleged worthless checks In
this city.
Moore at present Is held by the Pitts
field police on a similar charge.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31
MERRY MAKERS At ROCKY POINT

The annual excursion OF the St Jo-
seph'sparish OF Fail River was held today
at Rocky Point The party. numbering
about 1000. arrived on the steamer War
wick at 1870. and the dance hall. chutes
and circle swing and other diversions
were at once busy. while Manager Har-
rington's appetlzing shore dinner was llb-
orally patronized. This afternoon a ball
game and field sports were held.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31

wANTED-A STEADY. RELIABLE
and energetic man TO take char ge OF Q
tract OF land In one of the best sec
tions on the shore OF Nara gansett bay
This land has been all staked out ans
plated md Is good seller. To tn.
right man an excellent opportunity a
open for permanent employment. Az
dress We The News-Democrat vffica
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31
Teeth
RETURNED To
FAIR OWNER

After losing her false teeth In the break
ers at one OF Newport's bathing beaches
several days ago a Newport woman whose
name Is politely withheld. recovered the
teeth yesterday shortly after they had
been washed ashore and found by a girl
who was playing in the sand.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31
HARDWARE CORPORATION

This morning Charles w Aspinwall.
Fred Kempt and Harry G. Browncll fled
articles OF association with the secretary
OF state, Incorporating the Aspinwall
Hardware company TO do a general hard
ware business. with capitalization Of
Si00,0oa
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31
HARVARD CREW INVITED
TO RACE THE BAkN CREW

Cork July a.-The Bann Rowing club
OF Coleraine has invited the Harvard
crew, which is to meet Cambridge on the
Thames, TO race them on the Bann river
on any date convenient to the visitors,
subsequent to the Harvard Cambridge
contest.
The Bann senior eight holds an un-
broken record for the present season.
having defeated all the principal Irish
clubs.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31
RIGHT LEG FRACTURED

Edward II. Coyne of Auburn received 9
fracture OF the right leg this aftcrnor
while working in the building at 20 Wey.
bosset street kalsomining the wall. II,
was standing on a safe In one OF the OF
fees and fell to the floor. a distance OF
Ave feet. lie, was taken to the hospita
I'm the ambulance.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31
TO PAY STATE TAX

IL was announced today that the coun-
Gil finance committee would recommend n
resolution 20 the city council on Thurs
day TO pay the additional $1,000 tax due
90 the state.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31
WON'T PARADE At NEWPORT

II Is not likely that the state militia
will participate In the military and naval
parade Of carnival week at Newport. SO
far az the brigade officers are aware none
OF the commands has accepted the invita-
ton
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31
BRoCEToNITEs GET LICENSE

Frank Pickering aged %. and Mies
WinIfred Gertrude Sawtello aged % OF
Brockton, secured a marriage license at
che city hall this morning.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31
ENJOYED FINE SHORE DINNER

About 80 Of the people at the stot'
almshousc with Deputy Superintendent
May were taken 20 Fields oPint today 10
a party wagon and treated to a shor
dinner.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31
FOR N W 6.SToRY sU lrINe

permit was issued today to Ansoi
N Aldrich 10 erect a proposed six-stor,
structure. 40x9O. on Eddy street. across
from the city hall.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31
THE COTTON MARKET.

Reported for The News-Democrat over
the private wire OF EDWARD p. SHELL
DON e. CO. Bankers and Brokers. Room
2A Banigan Building.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

Reported for The News-Democrat over
the private wire OF EDWARD p. SHELL
DON a. co. Bankers and Brokers. Room
234 Banigan Building.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-01-27
Don't Wait.

Hanna. Wyo.. Jan. 10Th (SpeciaD-
Delays are dangerous Don't wait UNI
iii all the awful symptoms OF Kidney
Disease develop in your system. and
your physician shakes his head grave
ly as he diagnoses your case. II you
suspect your kidneys, turn AT once to
the great Kidney Specifc-Dodds
Kidney pills. You can do so with
every confidence. A few OF Dodd s
Kidney pills taken in time have saved
many a life. The early symptoms OF
Kidney Disorder may be the forerun-
ners OF Brights Disease. Diabetes and
Dropsy DR.. w. II. Jeffries. resi-
dent here, tells beiow how he treated
an attack OF Kidney Trouble. lie
says
Before | commenced taking Dodd 5
Kidney Pills. had always a tired
feeling every morning when | got out
OF my bed, and my kidneys were ia
very bad shape. There was always
a dull heavy pain across my loins, and
had hard work 10 stoop. took two
boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills. the tired
feeling and back pains have entirely
gone. and ! am now cured"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-01-27
why censor stopped Play.

The reason why the British play
censor-a most decided despot--set
his foot down and declared that Mon
ma Wanna" is not suitable for moral
British eyes and ears is rather anus
ing. The ban on the play was due
to the censor's bad French rather
than 10 any faint of immortality In the
drama. The story goes that the
worthy Brlton read along complacent-
~ enough until he came TO the sec
ond act, where Giovanni. the heroine.
comes TO the tent OF the Florentlne
general, as he has ordered. clad only
in her mantle. The stage direction
penned by Maeterlinck reads: Clio
wanna entire. nue., sous un manteau."
The censor read sans" for sous
and was naturally SO shocked and
onraged that he forbade any public
performance OF the play in Great Brit.
ain.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-01-27

In her younger days Hetty Green
had for n neighbor an old Vermont
farmer. with just touch of that same
native shrewdness that has made her
name famous. One day. in the midst
of the thrashing. this old farmer
broke his wlnnowing fan and sent
over TO borrow Hetty's.
Certainly" was the suaye reply,
"he is perfectly welcome to my fan.
but never let my tools be taken off
the place. Tell him 10 bring his grain
here and he may wlnnow as much as
he likes on my barn floor"
or course, this was an awkward ar
rangoment. but the farmer said moth
ing Some weeks later Mrs Green
sent over in a hurry to borrow the old
fellows side-saddle.
Certainly, she is perfectly welcome
to the use OF my saddle. It's hanging
over a rafter In the loft above the
wagon shed; tell her to come right
over and ride Il there as long as she
likes. San Francisco Chronicle.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-01-27
LAWSUIT ENDED BY MARRIAGE.
Excellent Precedent Set by an Eng
llsh Justice.

A young man and a young woman
were contesting possession OF piece
OF property, the one claiming under
an old lease. the other under an old
Will
1T strikes me-" said the Justice.
that there Is pleasant and easy
way to terminate this lawsuit. The
plaintiff seems 10 be a respectable
yonng man, and this Is very nice
young woman. They can both get
married and live upon the farm. II
they 20 on with law proceedings the
property viii all be FILTERED away
among the lawyers. who. / am sure,
are not ungallant enough TO wish the
marriage not 10 come on"
The lady blushed. and the young
man stammered that they liked each
other a little bit" so a verdict was
rendered for the plaintiff, on condi-
ton of his promise to marry the de-
feheant' within two months-a stay
OF execution being put TO the verdict
TIL the marriage ceremony should
be completed
This Is about the first couple ever
sentenced TO matrImony in court OF
law.-London TitBits.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-01-27

and from whom. II is more than like
ly. he received his inspiration. For
one thing, It is now known that his
first step in his fatal career OF stock
counterfeitng was colncident with
the exposure OF the wOman's crimes
in December 1904.
The securities he deposited as col
lateral for large loans were utterly
worthless. The signatures Of munich
pal officers attached TO them were
forgeries OF the crudest kind. So as.
sured was Prlors confidence that his
credit would carry this fictitious pa.
per through that he made scarcely
any effort 10 disguise his handwriting
when signing other mems names un.
der promises TO pay thousands.
The statement is made that fifty
smaller Ohio banks hold spurious Sc
curities sold by Prior In none OF
these cases will the losses be large.
The American Bankers association
has directed an investigation OF the
sale OF forged bonds 10 see If Prior
had any assistants . the forgery
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-01-27
Divorces Have Doubled.

The divorce evil in Calhoun county
IS on the increase and the report just
filed by County Clerk McNary shows
that the number OF divorce suits com
menced In that county Is more than
double what II was eight years ago.
During the last eight years the d.
vorce record has been: 1898, 1863;
1899 l76; 1900. 23l: 1901, GAG; 1902.
272; 1903. 1922; 1904. 352; 1905, 800.
While the population has increased
less than 7 per cent, the divorce evil
has increased more than twofold.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-01-27
Gov Gets Experience.

Benumbed with cold while stealing
a ride on a Michigan Central freight
train. Howard Compton Of Detroit re-
Taxed his hold on the brakebeam a
short distance west OF Jackson
. In some miraculous manner be was
thrown from under the wheels and cs-
capped death. He was dragged for
some distance by the train. being bad
~ cut and bruised and his clothing
torn TO tatters Compton Is an orphan
and was on his way 20 Kalamazoo,
where he had secured employment.
Il would rather walk thousand miles
in the winter than take such a ride
again." said Compton.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-01-27

J, w. Wilson. prominent attor-
ney Of Benzie county. died very sud
denly at his home in Benzonia He
was sitting al his table reading when.
Without warning, the summons came.
Mr.. Wilson came to Benzonia from
Indiana, where, at one time. he had
been a member OF the state legisla-
ture. He had become widely known
in western Michigan in political cir
cles.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-01-27
nln Levv at Monroe.

Property of the Patrlck-Hirsh Con
strnctiun company. Delaware corpOr-
alton. which Inventories sl57. 920.s0
was attached az Monroe by Sheriff
Dull. The plaintiffs and amounts of
their claims are: The Lamb Wire
Fence company, Adrian. s7,32o.o3,
James l.. Hosler. Toledo. on behalf Of
Robert c. Bowlrs, bis co.partner. s2G.-
39l.S5. and George r. Fisher president
OF the Fidelity Construction company
Of Detroit, s5iC7S.Ss. The Patrick.
Hirsh company has charge OF the con
struction work on the TO edo. ALn Ar
Dor & Detroit railway.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-01-27
RaIIroads MAKING Money.

The railroads Of Michigan have ex-
perienced another year OF phenomenal
business. A report, issued by Rail
road Commissioner Atwood shows
earnings for the eleven months end.
ing Nov. 80. Of s47.444.399, or an in
crease OF s3.24ZS6l over the CORE
spending period OF 1904. The total
earnings for the year will probably
exceed S52.000.00O. or nearly $4,000.
600 more than the previous year. The
earnings for November were $4.7l3.-
43i.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-01-27

The leading feature OF The Readers
january number Is the first install
ment OF two-part article on "Tuber-
culosis, Climate and the Great South,
west" The article Is written by DIR.
Albert Hale. of The Readers special
stan, who has made comprehensive
investigation OF his subject and who
secured his facts at first hand. The
author is startling. almost revolution
airy. IN his treatment of the subject.
and the article Is bound to create
widespread discussion among medical
men. tuberculosis sufferers and the
thousands upon thousands OF persons
who. In one capacity or another, are
in intimate daily contact with con-
sumptives.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-01-27
cuesses Wronu Both Times.

Superintendent OF Poor Frank
Fletcher Of Ypsilanti Is having trou-
bles Of his own. He took a child 20
the Coldwater school. only 20 be in
formed that the child was feeble mind
ed and should be placed in the states
institution at Lapeer. Then he took a
woman to Lapeer, as feeble.minded
person. only 10 be Informed that the
person was insane and not feeble
minded and should be placed in the
asylum AT Pontiac
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-01-27
Geronimo Takes Eighth wife.

Geronimo. the famous Apache war
rior, 76 years OF age. believing life
too strenuous without helpmate. has
for the eighth time become a bene.
dict. This proved startling news to
his tribesmen at Lawton. Oklahoma.
for they were not informed OF his WOO
ing. Two years ago Geronimo's sew
enth wife died. and since then he has
been converted and become a Christ
ian. His latest bride was Mrs. Mary
Lotto. an Apache widow. aged 5s. The
wedding occurred during the Christ
mas holidays. but only became
known a day or two ago.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-01-27
plsnute Over Loan Of 5000.

A suit by capias has been started
against c. DeKeyzer OF Holland to
recover a loan OF $4,000 made Mr.. De
Keyzer when he was attempting 10 re
build the Holland City mills. The
plaintiff claims that the money was
not returned when the project of re
building was abandoned Mr.. DeKey.
ger claims TO hold receipts for the
amount, as he paid II back and has
furnished bond of $4,000.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-01-27
Monroe Wants Y. M. c. A.

A movement Is on foot at Monroe 20
start branch y NJ. G. A. and the
promoters will shortly communicate
with the Detroit branch and expect
20 secure cooperation. Commodore
Greening. who owns the Morris home.
stead. which has been extensively
fitted up. stated that he would lease
the same for such a purpose. Mon
roe has never had Y. NJ. G. A. and
II Will be an innovation.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-01-27
Five Generations.

Oxford has in It's midst a group OF
five generations, made up Of Mrs. liar.
riet Parkhurst; her daughter. Mrs
Iottie Somers; her granddaughter.
Mrs Lottle Black, and her great
granddaughter. Miss Oracle Black
Mrs. Parkhurst celebrated her saith
birthday by starting on a trip for the
east. Longevity is a characteristic
or the people of this locality.