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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
NEW BEDFORD
STRIKE SHOWS
LITTLE CHANCE

New Bedford, Mass. Aug 1.-The main
feature OF interest in the trolley strike
situation early today was the announced
intention OF the company to restore the
cars for workingmen to the operating
schedule.
Before the strike the cars were run In
the early morning hours and at the fac
tory closing time at night 10 accommo-
date the thousands OF operatives in the
cotton Mills and other factories.
An arrangement has become necessary
which causes more or lee inconvenience
to the passengers on the Uld Colony line
for points between BroclSon and New
Bedford. Before the strike the passengers
retained their seats and when Lunds Cor
ner. about three miles from the centre OF
the city. was reached. Union street rail-
way motormen and conductors took the
cars into the city, and also took them
back TO Lund's Corner Now the Old Col
ony employees refuse 10 handle the cars
from the non-union men and instead OF
the crews shifting, passengers are obliged
TO transfer.
Arbitration has again been sought as a
means OF ending the strike. Today
Mayor Thompson. at the request OF a
deputation from the strikers. arranged
for a conference tomorrow morning be-
tween President Henry III. Crapo OF the
railway company. and ID. w. Malone OF
Detroit national president Of the Car
mems union
The move was somewhat unexpected in
the city. and the residents are generally
hopeful that the strike may be termi-
mated. Delegates Fitzgerald and Sheehan
OF the Street Carmens union called at
the office of Mayor Thompson today and
informed the mayor that President Ma
hone was on his way 10 this city from
Detroit. They requested him 10 arrange
a conference between their chief and
President Crapo.
This request was complied with by
Mayor Thompson. who stated the case
10 President Crapo over the telephone.
The latter official at once expressed his
willingness TO meet the president OF the
International Railway Mems union.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
Dora Greene, Saleswoman,
Took Strychnine
Other Clerks Saw Her Fall to Floor i'm Faint and
When She Was Restored to Consciousness She
Confessed Taking the Poison and Died Before
Physician Summoned i'm Haste, Could Arrive to
Save Her.

Dora Greene. Is years old. OF Is Null
berry street. a general saleswoman In the
Shepard company's store. committed sui
eide today by taking fatal dose of
strychnine.
The young woman was at work today
ut the bargain counter on the first floor;
and just before / O'Clock her fellow
clerks noticed that she became hysteri-
cal. and fell to the floor back OF the coun-
ter.
Mr.. Buck. who is In charge OF the floor.
was notified and had her carried in n
wheelchair to the nursery in the store.
where Miss Phillips. the nurse attended
her. 1t was then supposed that the young
woman had only tainted. but when she
was restored TO consciousness she told
Miss Phillips that she had taken strych-
nine.
Then DR.. Black was telephoned for: but
on his arrival. within a few minutes the
young woman was dead.
Her sister was In the store at the
time, and later told the store officials
and the medical examiner that Dora
because OF an unrequited love affair.
had frequently threatened to commit
suicide.
Miss Greene did not procure the
strychnine at the drug department In
Shepard's but as she secured permit
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
WATER co. MAY
Be PROSECUTED
FOR CONTEMPT

The Warwick and Coventry Water
works failed today TO get an order from
Judge Mumford in the superior court for
the entrance OF decree taking its suit
against Edgar f. Matteson. tax collector
OF Warwick as confessed.
John ]. Arnold's corporation wants the
town OF Warwick restrained from col
lecting taxes due by the water company
TO the town
p. III. Quinn, the town solicitor. got an
order from Judge stearns sometime ago
that Mr.. Arnold produce the water COM
pany's books and papers in court. Mr. Ar
mold claimed couple OF weeks ago that
he could not be compelled to produce his
books and papers In court under Judge
Stearrs' order
Though Judge Mumford overruled Mr..
Arnold's contention and said Mr.. Arnold
must be prepared TO fight when August
lst arrived, Mr.. Arnold was not convinced
and today wanted to reargue the ques-
tion OF Judge Stearns authority 10 Is
sue the orders
There were several sharp clashes be-
TWEEN Mr.. Arnold and Col Quinn. The
court brought IL pretty sharply TO the
attention of Mr.. Arnold that tho court
had decided the books must be produced.
Today Mr.. Arnold began by motion that
the bill brought by his corporation be
taken as confessed as no answer had
been filed.
Col Quinn argued that by his contu-
macious refusal to prevent the books in
court as ordered he could not file an an
swer. The court expressed the opinion
that a petition for the right to inspect
the books might have been obtained for
the purpose OF filing the answer.
Judge Mumford continued the case un-
I'll Saturday and intimated that II the
books and papers OF the corporation were
not produced a motion similar TO that
suggested by Col Quinn, namely. that
the officers OF the Warwick and Coventry
Water works should be adjudged in con-
tempt would be entertained
The tax collector wants TO see the cor
poration's books TO prove that L is in a
condition to pay dividends and hence un-
der town ordinance passed years ago
bound to pay taxes.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
Artillery Duel Still in Pro-
gress at Sveaborg
Town Is Reported Quiet and Business Proceeding But tho
Battle Goes On Between tho Mutineers and the Loyal
Troops No Russian Cruisers Have Yet Arrived Fear
Of An Uprising at Cronstadt Leads Officers TO Remove
BroGhb|ocks From the Guns and 10 Place Military Guard
on Board the Ships

Helsingors, Finland Aug 1.-The fight between the muin
and the loyal waged during past
night The cannonade heavy the firing the guns fur
nishing awenspng spectacle the thousands lining the
points of vantage observatoryhl.
The loyal minority seemed the Nicholas
Island which engaged duel with Sandhanms formidable
masked batteries AT o'clock this morning they still e
changing broadsides at ten minute intervals
The victims transported Helsingfors number less than "a
OF whom dead But thus far the killed and
wounded the Sveaborg hospitals has acertainabe
sailors and civilians have been disamed From the civilian
point of view the local situation is easier
No cruisers visible Troops expected the de-
sruction of the bridge Rhmaek railroad station and the
tearing the several points delays the a
val of reinforcements.
The quiet and business proceeding but the work
strike.
The diet sitting late last night a<waning to the
population abstain from participation might
siby gravely affect the whole country.
Copies os Nborg manifesto of the ouawed parliament
being distributed the Cossack who quietly them
in their pockets.
The telegraph building ruined and the barracks
and cathedral have been badly damaged by the Inh
guns
The number of wounded and killed probably been over
estimated.
The socialists the alert the townspeople are in fear
of cannonade if the naval squadron arrives here
There panic all day long among the summer
residents the islands of the archipelago
bullets and Shells which caused of casualties
both the island and in the city sitting on the veranda
of the yacht club mortaly wounded servant girl was
killed
than week Russian revolutionss have been work
ing among the troops
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
HIS GOLD STARS
WILL Be WORN
ON THURSDAY

The two gold stars that Charles w.
Albro the third oldest carrier In point
Of service In the Providence post Office,
was 70 receive today. will not ornament
his uniform until tomorrow. The stars
represent 35 years OF continuous faithful
service.
Mr.. Albro was appointed carrier under
Postmaster Ephan Jackson on Aug 1,
1870. Previous to that he was a clerk in
the ONCE In those days" said he, I'VE
had no Janitor. and II was my duty to
open the Office In the morning: and as
there were no substitutes. IL carrier
was sick would carry his route as well
as do my own work In the Office
The veteran carrier admits that he
has passed the 59th milestone and IL san
guine that he will reacn many more
His first route took him along Broad
way and Atwelrs avenne. and later he
took Broad street to the city line For
the past 70 years. however. he has trav-
ersed the business section on route rs.
taking In Pine. Friendship, Stewart and
Summer streets.
Being of n quiet disposition and not de-
string any ostentatious display. there
will be no formalities I'm connection with
his receiving the stars tomorrow other
than the congratulations OF his fellows
and OF those on his route.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01

danger OF the collier sinking or vulling
off the rocks. the remainder OF the crew
were left on board
Although II cannot be definitely ascer-
tanned how much the collier is damaged
IL is almost certain that large hole has
been stove in her bow.
The forward compartment is filed with
water, and she is hard and fast upon the
rocks
message was sent TO New London
requesting that tugs be sent 10 the roll
Hers assistance at once; and II IL cx-
pected that by night she will be fioated.
The coast where the collier struck is ex-
tremely dangerous; and the fog OF late
has been exceptionally heavy, this morn
ing being no exception.
The Nero belongs with the North At
lantic feet and Is third-rate auxiliary.
She is used mostly in carrying supplies
between the different stations. has t.is-
placement OF 1925 tons and tonnage of
1900.
She was built at Sunderland, England,
In 1895. and was formerly the British
steamship Whitgift. She is OF steel, screw
propulsion and schooner rugged.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
WILD RIDE DOWN HILL
AND THROUGH WINDOW

Losing control OF his bicycle, Ed
Main street last evening dashed furi-
ously down Waterman street hill and
through the window OF James f. Will
nams grocery store at 60 North Main
street. receiving severe cuts on face
and scalp from the broken glass. but
undoubtedly having hair breadth
escape from death.
His flight down Waterman street hill
on his bicycle, the fear that he would
he crushed TO death under an approch-
ing electric car, and his sudden crash
through the window caused shudder
OF horror, among those who saw the
occurrence. helpless to aid him.
Norman. while descending the hill.
lost his pedals, and the momentum OF
the bicycle quickly increased to break
neck speed; and he seemed fairly to
fly with the wind down Waterman
street and across North Main street
the bicycle jumping mounting over the
curbstone In front OF the grocery as n
passing over a chip. and In TO the side
walk, whore the rear wheel suddenly
flew into the air and bucked Norman
through the window.
As Norman was coming down Water
man street. a big bloomer car ap-
preached. north-bound. The motorman
saw the bicyclist and, realizing the
possibility OF collision and the prob
ability that Norman would be killed,
he put on full speed and just managed
20 hurry the car by in time TO avoid
Norman's striking IL at the rear end
The injured man was carried 10 the
ONCE OF DR.. w. III. Peters. where the
flow OF blood was staunched. and from
thence TO the Rhode Island hospital
In the ambulance, as one OF the cuts
he received was near the temporal
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
NADINE DENIES
EVER HAVING THE
HARTJE LETTERS

Pittsburg Aug. f.-Thomas Nadine. the
former coachman OF Augustus IIartje.
and named by the libeilant as correspond
ent, was the first witness in surrebuttal
when the trial OF the Hartje divorce
case was resumed today.
The witness contradicted nearly every
detail OF the detectives testimony. telling
that his trunk was emptied and that pic
lures that detectives said were In the
trunk were in the bureau.
His stolen spurs. he said. were wrapped
In flannel and not the letters. Nadine
said the letters we're never in his pos
session and he had never heard OF them
until they were introduced In court.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
PEACE DALE MAN
SLASHES THROAT

summoned and found Bonner lying on the
floor with deep cash In his throat
lie dressed the wound and quickly
started him on the way to the Rhode Is
land hospital
Dr. Potter stated that. although the
wound was deep. the razor had not cut
the jugular vein and that the patient
would live, although he considered Bon
ner's condition serious.
Mrs, Bonner died nearly three years
ago; and since then her husband, who IL
20 years old, has lived alone and seemed
despondent.
lie has but one relative In this country,
a Mrs. Cameron, who resides somewhere
in Kingston.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01

While proceeding up the coast this
morning. bound from Newport News 10
the Bradford coaling station, the United
States auxiliary collier Nero. In command
OF Captain Shurteff, grounded on the
rocky coast OF Block Island and stove a
hole I'm her forward compartment, which
Immediately filled with water.
The ships pilot, II is believed. mistook
the distance OF the fog signal on South
eastern light and ran his ship too close
10 the shore.
The collier was proceeding along the
coast very carefully. when about $3.50 the
sound of a fog horn broke through the
binding mist.
The pilot. believing the signal 70 be
way to windward, bore the ship close in
shore
In a few minutes there was a sudden
shock, and the boat had been cast upon
the rocks.
Captain Littleheld OF New Shoreham
life saving station. who was patroling
the coast, discovered the craft soon after
she had grounded.
He took a few OF the officers or In
life boat; but. as there seemed TO be no
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
COMMITTEE AWAITING
Mr.. PERRY'S PLEASURE

Pursuing the policy adopted by the ma
jority OF the committee on East Side APP
proach, which has so aroused the indig-
nation OF the taxpayers OF the East side.
the subcommittee yesterday afternoon
waited upon Marsden J. Perry to ascer-
tain his pleasure regarding the building
of tunnel or an easy-grade street
The subcommittee consists OF Alderman
Cooke and Councilman Makepeace, who
are OF the majority that has seemed from
the first, TO consider the preferences OF
the traction company paramount to the
interests OF the East side taxpayers. and
Councilman Black. who with Alderman
Gray and Councilman Parsons. is OF the
minority. which believes II is for the city
to dictate to the railroad company instead
OF permitting the latter to say what the
city shall or shall not do
Alderman Cooke, chairman OF the COM
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01

mittee. stated that the conference with
Mr. Perry covered thorough discussion
OF the proposition, as TO the best sort of
a tunnel and the need for one to supplant
the present system.
He told us. said Alderman Cooke,
that as lie had been away. and was not
able to go into the matter fully at this
time. but would inform himself and sup
ply US with information regarding the
company's attitude toward the plan later.
We will now await has action and the in
forma ton
Mr. Perry left for New York last even
ing and at least another week Is expected
TO elapse before the railroad company,
following It's course In the famous free
ticket transfer negotiations, delivers its
ultimatum TO the city through the com
mittee.
Continued on Page Ten)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01

william Bonner, an aged Scotchman
Iwho lived alone at Peace Dale, attempt
fd suicide today by slashing his throat
with a razor.
Dependency over the death OF his wife
Il believed to have been the cause of his
bet.
Mrs. Irving SHINES. who lives in the
|hext house to that occupied by Bonner
vas looking out OF her door when she
|was Mortified 10 see him standing by the
window Of his house. razor in hand and
With blood streaming from his throat.
DIR. Potter OF Wakefield was at once
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01

Kelsingfors. Aug 1.-The news OF the
Revolt at Cronstadt caused the greatest
Excitement here. especially in view of the
Report that a mutiny OF the crews Of the
k~arships was proceeding at Cronstadt and
that the revolutionists were working hard
bo persuade the troops at Cronstadt to
1nutiny and 10 refuse TO fire on the war
lships.
Precautions were hastily taken by the
authorities at Constadt. The breech blocks
Iof the guns on board OF some OF the war
tships were removed while detachments OF
ftroops were sent on board other ships.
Helsingfors. Finland, Aug. la heavy
[tannonading is In progress at Sveaborg.
fshowing that the fight for the possession
Pbf the main fortihcations is still in pro-
yress. II Ia impossible from the shore TO
ascertain the exact situation.
. The only -re-enforcements which have
arrived here are two companies of the
Finland regiment, which arrived here to-
Hay. Gen. Baron Saltza. commander OF
Ehe 22d army corps. is on his way here
Prom villmanstrand
AT ST. PETERSBURG.
st. Petersburg. August !. 4:25 p. M
'rhe greatest excitement prevails In st.
as a result OF the startling
news from Sveaborg, and there Is the
Ation at Cronstadt. as there is little
Jioubt that the rising of the garrison of
Fhe "Gibraltar on the Baltic was pre-
mature attempt 10 execute widespread
military conspiracy. which involved the
,beixing OF the fortresses of Sveaborg
.Cronstadt and Sevastopol as bases for
ihe revolving Black sea and Baltic fleets
\ Both telegraph and telephone commu-
'hication with Cronstadt was cut during
The night, but no sound of firing has yet
been heard. Although IL Is learned that
a summons TO revolt was issued there,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01

the chief point now in doubt is whether
she man part or the Baltic fleet, con-
slsting OF a battleship and three cruisers,
Helsingfors upon receipt of the news OF
rebellion. " ~
The squadron is understood to be under
,he personal command of Grand Duke
Alexander Michaelovitch brother-in-i law
or Emperor Nicholas. "A telegram claim
ing ing 20 be from the commander OF the
fortress has been received here. but its
meaning Is not clear. The despatch saws:
mutinied" 80
LITTLE HOPE OF RECAPTtTRE
Other dispatches mention the crews of
the torpedo boat destroyers and other
ships on the spot as revolving, while an
other despatch says:
For time. with a portion OF tho
crews locked below decks. the loyal men,
bers of the crew fired upon the mutt
neers"
II the Royal squadron Joined the mutt
neers, there is little hope OF reeaining
possession OF Sveaborg fortress. where. II
is claimed. six companies OF loyal troops
are holding out on Commander Island
against the mutineers on Michailevska,
Artillery, Engineer and other islands
composing the group on which the for
tress Is built The commander OF the
artillery Gen. Aggien, was prisoner
during the night.
The Cossacks and troops ashore at Hell
singfors have regained entire possession
Of Skatudden Island.
GOVERNMENT DISMAYED.
The blow has caused dismay I'm gov
ernment circles and the feeling OF alarm
is increased by the bad news from the
interior. The strikes are spreading rapid
ly.
Continued on page six)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
EUGENE FINLEY HELD FOR
TRIAL ON SERIOUS CHARGE

At special session of the Sixth dis
trict court last evening before Associate
Justice Gorham, Eugene Finley was ar
raigned on a charge OF assault on Eliza
beth Hogan and Mary Scanlon. pleaded
not guilty and was held for trial on
August 7.
The complaint was made TO the police
by the mothers OF the two young girls
that Finley, said TO be 81 years Old and
a storekeeper. took Improper liberties
with the iva. girls at ~their homes while
the mothers were absent. and told them
that II they would come TO the store that
he would give them money.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
Or. HARRIS SUES WOONSOCKET
MAN FOR MEDICAL SERVICES

Jean h. Ayotte OF woonsocket TO recover
5000. The plaintiff claims that In June
last and In November 1905. he rendered
medical services at defendants request
on Seraphino Marceille OF woonsocket
John ]. Devlin and John j Nee are
counsel for PLAINTIFF
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
CkFFERl WAS AOJUDoED
NON GUILTY Of CONTEMPT

Judge Mumford today heard the case Of
Restituta Cafferi on Mrs Cafferi's mo-
ton that respondent be adjudged IN con-
tempt OF court By decree OF the court
Mrs Cafferi was held entitled to the Gus
tody OF Ser two children and their earn
ings.
The husband, II was claimed. took the
children and sequestered their earnings.
He was not adjudged in contempt a. what
he might have done IN disobedience OF tho
courts order was by permission OF the
defendant
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
THAW'S MOTHER AND Wife
AGAIN VISIT HIM IN TOMBS

New York, Aug. Mrs. William 'rhaw
and her daughter-in-law. Mrs. Evelyn
Nesoit Thaw. together drove from hotel
10 the Tombs prison today to see Harry
X. Thaw. who Is awaiting trial on a
charge OF having murdered Stanford
White
Al the Tombs the younger Mrs. Thaw
was asked II the reconciliation between
herself and mother-in-law is complete.
Isn't our presence here together a suffi-
Client answer" she replied.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
COW BROKE ITS NECK

While a herd OF cows owned by Bdwin
B. Grinnell was grazing on the vacant lot
at the corner Of Melrose and Sumter
streets yesterday one OF the mixers. val
ued at $50. fell into an old well and broke
Its neck.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
HIS Wife SklD00EO "AND GONE
T0SC0TLAN0, so DEAvY THINKS

Martin Deavy OF l22 Cushing street re-
ports to the police that his wife. Rose.
has been missing from home since the
18th and that as she took all the money
that they had. he thinks that she has
gSne 10 Scotland.
He describes her as Is years old. OF
medium build, wore a dark skirt, q light
jacket and a light hat.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
DEFECTIVE CHIMNEY FIRE

An alarm OF fire from box f8 was
sounded at 4;N o'clock this morning for
fire I'm the house occupied by John Nc
Carthy and Edgar Patterson. IN the rear
or 15s South street. The nrc was due TO
a defective chimney and the damage was
slight.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
MISCELLANEOUS HAULs BY THIEF

Sarah Ingraham of 1ls Clifford street
reports to the police that there has been
stolen from her house valise valued at
S.5O. which contained two bottles of
by Benn Seeley. a roomer valued at S..
and a pair Of trousers valued at $3 the
property OF James o'Brien, another room
er.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
CAMP OF INSTRUCTION
ORGANIZED IN INDIANA

Fort Yenjamin Harrison. near Indian
apolis, Ind. August 1.-With the arrival
or the Twenty-seventh United States in
fantry regiment from Fort Sheridan to-
day. the camp OF instruction for the
troops for the United States army in the
department OF the lakes, commanded by
Brig. Gen. William III. Carter, was or
ganized, and final arrangements for the
summer maneuvers we're completed I'm de-
tall
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01

artery and there was danger OF a fatal
hemorrhage
AT the hospital Il was found that
he had sustained no internal injuries,
the cuts were sewn up and he was
then sent 10 his home.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
HAD 4 FIT ON THE STREET

Luke Eddy OF 11o Livingstone street fell
IN NJ at the corner OF Pine and Dyer
streets this forenoon at $50 O'Clock and
was taken TO the Rhode Island hospital
IN the ambulance.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
COLLIER NERO
IS ASHORE ON
BLOCK ISLAND
Struck Dangerous Portion of Coast Early
This Morning in Fog

Hole Stove Her Forward Compartment and Portion of Her
Grew Taken Off by Life Savers Whe Word is Sent to
New London for Assistance, and Is Expected That She
Will Be Gotten Off Before Dark This Evening" Though Her
Bow Is Filled With Water.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01

to leave the store temporarily during
the forenoon, IL Is assumed that she
procured the poison at that time.