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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-27

business in Fall River; Yvette Fregeau.
her daughter. nine years old. and Mrs.
Samuel Fregeau.
II was at 4:lO when the auto, big Pope
Toledo. approached the junction OF the
trolley line and the Apponaug road from
the west.
At this point crossing tender is sta
toned. as the crossing is regarded as dan
gerous.
At signal from the tender the machine
slowed up TO let two cars from this city,
bound for Rocky Point. go by.
The crossing tender then waved his flag.
but whether 10 indicate the approach OF
another car from Rocky Point or TO indi-
cate that the auto might proceed. is not
clear.
La Belle turned on the power and the
auto started across the two tracks.
Just as the front wheels had struck the
north-bound track, the city-bound elec-
trio. Buttonwood car No. 6s6, crashed
into II at a speed estimated at from 20
TO 30 miles an hour.
The electric was In charge of Conductor
John Burroughs and Motorman George
Rel, who claims that he whistled q warm
ing when 100 feet from the crossing and
that the chauffeur must have sen him
that distance away.
Continued on page Nine.)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-27
CUMBERLAND Chill DREN
GO TO CRESCENT PARK

The annual excursion OF the poor
children OF Cumberland was held at
Crescent Park today. the party OF 800
going In five special cars, reaching the
park about IL o'clock.
The different amusements were cen
tres OF attraction, and throughout the
morning the little ones had the time
OF their lives At noon the scene OF
activity was changed TO spacious
dining hall, where Caterer Lewis had
seen that tempting shore dinner was
provided and that all did ample Jus
tice 10 IL could be CLEANED from the
expressions OF supreme satisfaction
that over-spread their countenances as
the emerged from the hall.
series OF sports was run of In the
ball field and each contestant did his
mightiest 10 win one VI the coveted
prizes.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-27

ously in the race. and many OF his friends
may believe he is sincere and will D, the
machine choice for senator II a majori y
OF the grand committee is for him, but
they will be sadly deceived.
II have talked with friends o" Colt and
with friends OF Wetmore some OF them
politicians and others just plain bu.iness
men; and i know the general sentiment
better than l could get il from headquar-
ters, where one mans voice is always
the deciding factor.
II understand that Col Colt will return
20 Rhode Island about Sept. u, and that
his campaign will be formally opened
then I'm earnest
Neither he nor Wetmore can arouse
any more enthusiasm than a cake OF ice;
but 81 is their money which is expected
TO do the talking this fall, particularly N
the country towns.
You'd be surprised 10 learn, however.
the strength OF Goddard sentiment
among old-line Republicans In some OF
the towns and the practical certainty
that they will send Goddard delegations
10 the legislature.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-27
STANDARD OIL co.
BUYING UP THE
DIST|LLER|ES

Chicago. Aug. 27-The Standard oil
company has taken steps toward acquir-
ing ownership of all tire principal distill-
Ing plants I'm the United States accord
ing to a dispatch from Peoria. H.
A price has been set upon every dis
tillery in Peoria. and indications are that
a deal will be affected and the plants will
pass into the hands of the Standard soon.
The chief reason OF this action on the
part OF the Standard oil company was the
recent passage OF the alcohol bill by con-
gress. Experts employed by the Rookie
feller interests, after experimenting, re-
ported their product cannot be manufac-
tured cheaply enough 70 make IL a serious
competitor OF gasoline. but that Il could
be used In the manufacture OF mercerized
cotton and ot>,er fabrics and would be an
extremely favorable product TO control.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-27
FLOOD IN MAZATlAN
MAKES MANY HOMELESS

Chicago, Aug. 27.-A dispatch from
MaZatlan, Mex. says: Several hundred
people have been rendered homeless by
the disastrous flood which has swept
over this region for the past FIVE days.
Twenty days OF incessant rain through
out this region OF the Pacific coast has
made the whole country "A vast sea
OF water.
The waters OF the bay have been
supplemented by torrents which pour
ed down from inland. Scores Of houses
located on the beach were swept away.
Abroad boulevard wfTtrtT connected
the city with the sea has been de
stroyed. Sugar planters will lose
heavily by the flood
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-27

THE Republican state machine is
against Wetmore. whether he knows II
or not" said representative citizen who
has the best possible avenues OF infor-
nation. discussing today the old question
whether the machine would permit the
Newport senator 10 succeed himself.
Moreover. / know positively that Wet
more will not be the next senator from
Rhode Island unless Aldrich, Perry ano
Colt change their minds.
IF Wetmore remains in the fight he
will simply help To elect Colt. or Colts
man Friday, whoever he may be.
Republicans elected as Wetmore sup
porters will be found in the machine band
wagon obeying the crack OF the Brayton
whip,tif the machine has majority OF
the next general ASSEMBLY.
plans have been laid for obtainice
clear majority Of the Republican mem
bers for Colt and his combine; and these
members can be delivered regardless OF
the sentiment OF the state, once they have
been elected.
'"wetmore may consider himself seri-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-27

Havana, Aug. 27.--News from the un-
certain shifting front" is meager today,
due IN measure 10 the governments S
determination that false reports from in
surgent sources shall not be generally
circulated. The expected battle I'm the
vicinity OF Pinar Del Rio is yet 10 be
fought. Failure Of the government forces
TO take the offensive against the insur-
gent leader. Pine Guerra, and the lat
ters hesitancy In striking the promised
blow encourages the hope that peace may
be secured without great bloodshed.
IL Is hinted I'm some quarters that the
insurgents DO not seriously contemplate
the overthrow OF the government. and
would be quite satisfied IL by making u
show OF force they could frighten or per-
suade President Palma 20 restore certain
deposed Liberals TO office and make con-
cesstons as TO the conduct OF future cleo
tions. Claims and counter claims are
frequent, but there is comparatively lit
tie actual fighting
ENROLLING VOLUNTEERS.
AT the palace little is given out The
enrolment OF volunteers continues.
horses are being requisitioned and arms
are being sent TO the front. There is talk
gents who surrender their arms would
be pardoned, but IL the government in
tends such move its purpose Is not ad-
mitted. Skirmishes between small bands
continue.
From the field Col Asbert has sent the
following message 10 the palace: I'VE
ment because We have reached the con-
clusion that law and justice are not TO be
Established IN this country by the will OF
the government. and because the admin
istration. protected by an unscrupulous
judiciary. daily commits outrages upon
the constitution and despoils our people
OF their legitimate rights.
For LAM AND ORDER.
"It is our sole desire 10 establish the \
'supreme rule of law and restore affairs
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-27
WORCESTER NEWSPAPER
TRIES The DEFORMED SPELLING

Worcester. Mass, Aug. 27.-The news
columns Of the Telegram appeared today
with spelling OF the phonetic form in ac-
cordance with the rules approved by
President Roosevelt.
The plan is being tried as an expert
ment for one day only. though IL Is ex-
planned that as the newspaper has for
some time followed the phonetic spelling
In 100 OF the 800 cases mentioned In the
rules, the innovation is not so great as
IL might first appear. In order 10 carry
out the idea through all the news col
umns, extra help was required In several
departments OF the paper.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-27

TRUNKS REMAIN
At BUFFALO, NY.

Chicago, Aug. 27.-Paul o. Stensland.
the fugitive president OF the defunct
milwaukee, Avenue state bank, checked
two trunks from Chicago TO New York
over the Lake Shore and Michigan
Southern. according TO the police. on the
day after his supposed disappearance
from Chicago
About two hours after the trunks were
checked, Stensand sent a telegram to
have the trunks stopped at Buffalo. The
Buffalo police were asked to locate the
trunks. and yesterday wired the Chicago
police that they were still in Buffalo at
the Lake Shore station uncalled for.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-27

USUAL FATE
bEFELL HIM

A slight cutting affray took place this
morning on South Water street. accord
ing 10 the story that Margar Boyagian
related TO the police at the Central sta
tion.
Boyagian operates the Dyer farm near
Cranston and came 10 town this morn
ing TO deliver produce. While on South
Water street his employe. Ushan Kuzi-
rian. and a peddler got into a quarrel.
and when the peddler was about to strike
Kuzirian, Boyagian grasped the former
by the arm. whereupon he turned upon
the peacemaker and struck him with a
knife, IL is alleged. cutting a cash in
Boyagan's nose one and three-quarter
inches long.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-27
HEBREW SCHOOL CHILDREN
HAPPY AT LINCOLN PARK

The annual picnic OF the Providence
Hebrew public school was held yesterday
at Lincoln park and proved great sue
cess. about l25 children attending.
They were conveyed TO the park from
the synagogue on Orms street In two
large moving wagons decorated with
American and Zion flags. a. Robinovic.
principal OF the school, and J. Belofsky.
the teacher, accompanied them
The committee OF arrangements con-
sisted Of B. Banet. chairman: william
Sidney. s. Mouron. J. Morris. "A. Goldman
/. Gordon and A. Rose.
At the park refreshments were served
by a committee consisting OF Morris Stei-
rer. Philin Gcphel v. Bennet. Samuel
Gersky. Harry Cufman. S. Moran. G.
Aios,e. "a Lyman. j. Jampollsky. 81
Frank Rosetel Goldstein. A. Roscn. Mrs
Il. Rosen, J.. Levental and II. Gaber.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-27
R0bT. KNIGHT
HADN'T HEARD
THE REPORT

A report reached this city today from
New Haven TO the effect that an immense
new department store enterprise in that
city was being financed by Robert
knight. OF the firm of b. b. and r.
Knight. OF this city
Mr. knight was seen at his office on
Washington row by a News Democrat
reporter this morning, and seemed sur
prised when told OF the report
II have no knowledge OF such a mat
ter" he said. "and hadn't heard OF il un-
I'll now"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-27
SWEPT FROM RUNNING BOARD

George L. Baxter. conductor OF an At
tleboro- Providence car. was swept from
the running board by an automobile on
North Main street. near Rochambeau
avenue. last evening and injured about
the head and legs He was collecting
fares. and when passing a group OF pas
sengers he hung away from the car and
came into contact with the canopy top
Of the auto. Or. George b. McGraw at
tended him
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-27
DOGS HEAD SENT TO Be
EXAMINED At WEXFORD

Former Dog Officer Crawford Potter
saw a dog acting strangely yesterday in
the central section OF the city and start
ed to take the canine to the stable of DOG
officer Dean on Lockwood street; but be-
fore reaching there the dog died
DR.. Eugene p. King deputy superin-
tendent OF health, sent the animals head
TO the laboratory In WEXFORD TO be ex-
amined.
No one is known TO have been bitten by
the animal
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-27

Guerra Hesitates to Make
Promised Attack

Government Continues the Enrolment of Volunteers
But AS Yet Its Forces Have Not Attacked the
Rebel Leader in Purai del Rio Growing Belief
That Peace Can Be Patched Up If Palma Restores
DepOsed Liberal to Office and Make Concessions
Concerning the Conduct of Elections. News
paper Man Imprisoned Because He Sent Reports of
An Interview With Guerra and Other Rebels to
Havana Papers.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-27
THREE KILLED, TWENTY INJURED,
IN TRAIN WRECK IN MONTANA

Helena. Mont, Aug. 21.-Information
received early today was To the effect
that there was wreck last night on the
Great Northern, at Swift. a station l6
miles south OF Great Falls. I'm which
three persons were killed and % Injured
The wreck was caused by one OF the
cars jumping the track The train Is said
TO have been an extra used for hauling
coal.
No further information was obtainable
here.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-27
LIST Of THE MISSING

Michael Scarducci Of "a Court street
reports his son. years old. missing from
home.
Silva Benoit OF Custer court. II years
old Is thought 10 be with Kate Tracy.
who Is also missing
Augustus German. 65 years old. III and
demented left his home at $50 knight
street at o'clock this morning and is
missing.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-27
TWO ESCAPED TRAGEDY
IN FAMOUS DEATH TRAP

badly injured that it had TO be killed.
They drove over to the East Side yes
terday afternoon TO make a sick call.
and proceeded up Angel street
Near the corner OF Prospect street stood
a large touring car owned by q. ID. Bull
lock OF Taunton. The horse when IL came
within near view OF the auto shied and
reared, and, suddenly turning about
made a mad dash down Angel street
Continued On Page Tenn
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-27
MINOR ACCIDENTS

Marietta Burke. while crossing Dor
rance street yesterday was struck by a
motorcycle and slightly injured.
John Cloud Of 7S6 Eddy street. yester-
day had his leg broken. while unloading
lumber from a schooner at Hills wharf
Annie Burke. living opposite the Rich
mond street fire station. had ht on n
Crescent Park car at Market square last
evening, and was taken 10 the hospital
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-27

The death trap in the rear Of the First
Baptist Meeting house. consisting OF the
famous fence and the sunken lawn be-
meath It. and the steep decllvity OF An
gell street was nearly the scene Of an
other tragedy yesterday.
DR. Fortunat Gagnon OF SO Broadway
and Mrs. Gagnon though they escaped
DEATH came startlingly near IT. and the
spirited horse they were driving was so
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-27
A QUANTR Ii RAIDER DEAD

oak Grove. Mo. Aug. 27-Capt J.
Frank Gregg. who for the FIRST half OF
the Civil war was I'm Gen. Shelbys com
mand. but who later was with Guam
trell. the raider. and Is said 10 have been
In the famous raid at I.awrencc. -Kas..
died at bis home at Grain Valley. near
here yesterday.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-27

In the Sixth district court this morning
James Spellman was fined sS and costs
for assault on Michael Connors. They are
roommates and had quarrel Saturday
night. in which Spellman struck Connors
with a mirror, cutting a bad cash In his
arm.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-27
COL. CROSS To
SAIL FOR HOME
NEXT WEDNESDAY

Col Harold j. Gross OF the police COM
mission, who is also chairman OF the Re
publican state central committee. will sail
for home from Europe on Sept. 5. arriving
here on or about the 18th.
a letter received here within a short
time states that he is enjoying his vaca-
tion and is I'm the best OF health.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-27
{ 0naSStT COUPLE LICENSED

couple from Cohassett. Mass. who
said they were Elijah Franklin Lincoln.
aged Il. and Misc Ellen Harriet Carlson.
aged %. secured marriage license at the
city hall today.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-27
FIRST DIVIDENDS DECLARED

A first dividend OF 3 per cent. for the
Ieditors of John T.. Smith OF Woon-
Icket and first dividend OF 5 per cent.
lr the creditors OF William u. Sayer.
no COUduCrs business I'm Newport under
g firm name OF Sayer Bros, were de-
ared this morning by Referee in Bank
bptcy Chester w. Barrows
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-27
LAZARUS ASKS BALM FOR BEATING

Jacob Lazarus has sued for 1900 from
Hyman Geld for assault on July T. The
beating was chiefly about MIR Lazarus
legs. though his feet. as well as his legs.
were discolored by blows. Levnard "
Zisman Is attorney for plaintiff.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-27
OUT Of BANK RUPTCy

John S. Clarke OF this city was ordered
scharged from bankruptcy by Judge
|rown in the United States court this
forming.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-27
WETM0RE VOTE
TO BE TURNED
TO COL. COLT
Newport Man May Consider Himself In the
Game, But Is Being Fooled

Man Who Has Canvassed the Situation Very Thoroughly AS
serts That He Knows Absolutely That Colt Will Be the Man
Unless Adrich and Perry Weaken, and He Will Open
Vigorous Campaign His Arrival From Europe About
September II.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-27

where they were before the last election.
we want new elections called in order
that the people, exercising with the full
est freedom the right OF suffrage may
post OF president and vice president as
well as governors, senators, representa-
tives and provincial councilmen OF the
republic. We understand that when this
people shall be in possession OF their
legitimate rights the expense OF this new
free territory will be assured Certainly
II has merited the moral peace that ma
tions need"
A correspondent at Pinar Del Rio OF
the Havana Telegraph, who was arrest
ed yesterday on orders from the govern
ment because 1t is said he filed a press
despatch containing a statement untrue
and injurious 10 the government, wires
his paper as follows:
In Savoli i saw Brigadier General
Pine Guerra, Coils. Julian Betancourt,
Bravet and Julian Cruz Col. Betancourt
told me he had information that the gov
ernment had commissioned eight men TO
assassinate him and Pine Guerra. but
since they knew who the men were. they
proposed 10 hang them before they got
In their work.
col Betancourt informed me that he
had run up TO Calafre with his escort 10
look after ten Of their wounded whom
they have IN the field hospital there,
after which he had come 10 Saboli TO
join Pine Guerra in taking possession OF
the country.
GUERRAs THREATS.
"Pino Guerra says he is going into
Guano TO get the rural guard, Corporal
Trujillo. out OF the jeil there. He says
this man is being Imprisoned for being
Liberal, and for fear he may Join the
rebellion. Pine Guerra has sent letter
to the mayor Of Guano, informing him
that II he found Trujllo dead on his ar
rival. he would hang the authorities in
CONTINUED on Page six)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-02
A ROCK IN THE BALTIC
Remarkable Series of Adventures 30
sulting From a Naval Mistake.

The careless firing of a new piece of ard
nance by Lieut. Alan Drummoud of II. M
S. CONSERVATION, while cruising through
the Baltic. has led to series OF unac-
countable and surprising international com
plications.
Drummond sighted a new gun on an ap-
parently deserted bit of rock that jutted
I'D out Of the sea. To his amazement his
cruiser was at once fired on from the rock.
and the Russian government demanded an
explanation from Great Britain.
The mystery of the whole affair-the
presence of cannon on such a site, the
anger of Russia and the Importance given
to SO insignificant a matter. worked on
Drummond's imagination and in moment
Of headstrong folly he went to Russia to
investigate.
A series OF surprising adventures fol-
lowed, eliminating in a scene that defies
description.
The whole story is splendidly recounted
in Robert Bars great novel, "A ROCK In
the Baltic which is to be the first novel
OF the much talked of $4,000 series. y
which The Star is to issue during the
forthcoming twelve months.
This series consists of twelve great nov
els by the most famous living Anglo-Saxon
authors No other paper in the city or
vicinity can publish these great books.
Order in advance to avoid disappointment.
This story commences on May 5.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-02
EXTRAORDINARY OPERATION.
Girl, Apparently Dead, Restored to
Health.
j Cablogram to The Star.

Special Cablogram TO The Star.
PARIS, May IAN extraordinary opera-
ton has been performed here by DR. Quer1i.
OF the Cochin Hospital. A girl was brought
ia suffering from seif-infiicted stab In the
breast. The knife had pierced the heart.
and the patient was, TO all appearances,
dead. DIR. Quenu. however. believed he sl,y
signs of life, and determined to effect a
most delicate operation.
Opening the chest above the heart. he
examined the wound and found that the
heart was still bleeding At the fourth at
tempt he succeeded IN getting hold of the
organ and IN drawing II out. In twenty
five minutes he sewed up the wound with
a minute needle and the finest thread he
then stitched the wound In the chest. BAN
daged It, and placed the patient In bed
Artificial respiration was resorted to. and
after a considerable time the color re-
turned to the lips, and It was evident that
the patient still lived. She was nursed
with the greatest care and twelve DAYS
later got up, dressed herself. and went
home. Interviewed. she announced thai !
on the previous night she had been to a
All and danced without even losing breath
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-02
TRADE UNION LEGISLATION.
Lively Controversy in Progress in
London
,cial Cablegram to The Star.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
LONDON, May IA lively controversy
is going on between men like Sir George
Livesey, chairman of the South Metropoli
tan Gas Company. and Sir Godfrey Lush
ington and the representatives of the trade
unions on the subject of the new trade
union legislation. Sir George Livesey de-
clares that the picketing section of the new
legislation is outrageous and on the face
OF it an absurdity.
at have said this" continued Sir George.
"and 1 shall repeat, If they want to give
or receive information peacefully per-
suade, let them be content with sending
ono or two men outside the gates of the
premises where the strike is on, and not
be allowed to attend in any large body
outside any mans house. To talk Of at
tending in large numbers outside any mans
house to give or receive Information or
pea cefully persuade is nonsense. The at
tendance OF q large body of men at such
a place can only be for one purpose-in-
tiridation OF the man. his wife and chill
dren That Is the worst and most coward
iy part of the picl1etlng system"
Sir Godfrey Washington In an interview
said: Does the house of commons know
the real meaning of Mr.. Hudson's bill on
trades union dispute? Does it realize the
effect OF the following clause: An action
shall not be brought against a trade union
OF other association aforesaid for the re-
covery of damage by any person or per-
sons by reason of the action of a member
or members of such trade union or other
trade union aforesaid
ITO my mind that is as If q trade union
dynamited its adversaries, expelled them
by violence, burned down a mill, wrecked
train, the funds OF the union-perhaps
the very funds by means of which the out
rage has been committed-it is as II all
these things shall be exempt from liability
to make reparation. Collective liability be-
ing thus excluded. and individual liability
In the case of workmen being nominal only,
IT appears as though trades unions shall,
so far as civil remedies are concerned, be
licensed TO commit any crime whatsoever.