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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-29

The deliberate and transparent at
tempts 10 make political capital out Of
the enforcement OF the law against auto
scorching by the town constables OF War
wick has fallen fiat within the town linn
its, and has excited only mild interest
elsewhere.
II the Republican machine element,
which the good people OF the town repu-
dated when they selected the present re-
form town council. seriously intended.
when they enacted the law, 10 curb the
autoists who speed through the town
as If the roads were speedways 1t is
held that they cannot now honestly OBJ
ject 20 its literal enforcement.
Republican town council passed the
ordinance The court officers are all
Republicans. and even Constable Locke
Is a Republican; but he Is believed not
10 be influenced by political considera-
tions in doing his plain duty under the
law.
Considerable capital was expected out
OF the fact that when the two rich auto
lists were arrested last Sunday no official
authorized to take bail in the town
could be found.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-29

The police commission took a decided
stand yesterday afternoon on the ques-
ton OF dealing with officers who fail to
report places on their heats that are, to
say the least, suspicious
Two Sundays ago. Capt Constant B
Horton OF the Fourth district visited one
Of the places which Is said TO have been
In existence a long time In the Atwell's
avenue section and found congregated
there. he says. 40 men with many racks
OF beer.
II was alleged that the men were board
ers: but when the captain told all who
were rot "boarders" 10 get out all ex-
cept two did so quickly not standing on
the order OF their going. A case is pend
ing against the alleged proprietor OF the
place.
In consequence OF the discovery made
by Capt Horton, a formal charge OF neg
lect OF duty was made against Patrolman
James Gates. on whose beat the boarding
house was located. inasmuch as he al
lowed the liquor law to be violated with
out making any report thereof: and after
a hearing the board decided to reduce his
pay from SO 20 $3.50 per day and to trans
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-29
PORTSMOUTH REMEMBERS
THE PEACE ANNIVERSARY

Portsmouth, n. H., Aug. 29.-To the
minds of the residents OF this city who
observed the historic events OF year
ago at the Portsmouth navy yard today
brought vivid memories, for this was the
first anniversary of the signing OF the
treaty which ended the war between Rus
sa and Japan.
There was no special observance OF the
day here. The scenes In and about Ports
mouth this summer have been In strong
contrast TO those OF last year Then the
city and nearby shore resorts, particular
ly Newcastle where the ENJOYS OF the
warning countries were quartered we're
thronged distinguished diplomats
famous American and foreign newspaper
correspondents and editors and thousands
OF persons from all parts OF the country
who were drawn here by curiosity 10
watch the progress Of the peace negotia-
tions. This year while there has been
the usual large number OF summer visit
ors in this vicinity the streets seemed de-
serted In comparison with last summer
and the atmosphere, instead OF being
charged with the tenseness OF expectation
has resumed its customary quiet
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-29
DRINK -CRAzEO,
He THREATENED
HIS W|FE'S LIFE

When Henry F. Johnson threatened 70
kill his wife, whom he met on Westmin-
ster street. between Mathewson and
Snow street. at 1870 o'clock this morn
Ing and announced his intention loudly
and with many gyrations Of his body.
large crowd was Immediately attracted
TO the scene and excitement ran high.
officer Gilfoil. doing duty at Mathew
son and Westminster streets. was quick
ly on the scene and learned from the
wife that she left her husband a few
days ago because Of his drinking habits
and that when he met her this morning.
because she told him she only wished TO
be left alone. he threatened 10 Kill her
n she did not return home;' but he dis
played no weapon.
She told the officer that her husband
when he got few drinks down seemed
TO be insane.
Officer Gilfoil tried 10 pacify the man
and induce him 10 go home; but he re-
fused TO be quieted; ana the officer took
him 10 the Central station. whittier Mrs.
Johnson accompanied them and related
her story TO Capt. Stone.
Johnson was locked up on a charge OF
drunkenness. He/is said TO be an Eng
lishman. 45 years old. a toolmaker by
trade, residing on Benevolent street.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-29
CHEAP POLITICS
in AUTO CASES
Town Solicitor Quinn of Warwick Replies to the Transparent
Attempt to Make Capital Out of the Enforcement OF the
Ordinance Adopted by Republican Town Council Presumably
With the Intention That II Should Be Obeyed

This also was due 10 the Republicans,
all OF the persons qualified 10 take bail
being OF that party. These include that
eminent lieutenant OF Gen. Brayton.
Judge Elmer j. Rathbun, George A.
Loomis and Felix Hebert. all OF whom
were out Of their district at the same
time on Sunday; ana the arrestfng offi-
Ger. also a Republican. had no authority
under the law 10 accept bail.
As 10 the alleged unconstitutionalty OF
the ordinance, that. OF course, IL a
matter for the state supreme court 10 de-
eide. and does not come within the prov
ince Of the town council or the auto con-
stables. The officials can only carry
out the law as they end It.
Col. r. II. Quinn, the town solicitor,
prior to his departure this afternoon for
Saranac Lake, where he intends 10 spend
fortnight with Mrs. Quinn. who Is re-
cuperating. sent the following self-ex-
planatory communication to the News
Democrat:
"In the midst OF the discussion anent
the automobile ordinance OF Warwick. II
is but fair TO suggest 10 some OF the gem
Continued on page Eight.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-29

fer him. 1t is understood that he will 60
20 the Fifth station.
The boards action In the case OF Officer
Gates sent chills OF nervous apprehension
up and down the spinal columns OF those
politicians In the Ninth ward who have
so long boasted Of their pull" and who
are said for years TO have been guaran-
teeing protection" 10 keepers OF illegal
resorts
Their hold on the submerged tenth"
element In the ward has been materially
shaken; and the prospects are that there
will be a few more Jars given them be-
fore the present law enforcement crusade
ends.
Under the present policy OF tbs police
board. In which about every police cap
tain is cooperating, little opportunity Is
given 10 the grafters 10 ply their calling
Places that could only have done busi-
ness heretofore with the knowledge OF
some members OF the police department.
have been closed: and the propretors,
or proprietoresses, have gone TO parts un-
known to remain until they are assured
that the lid" has been lifted.
With their places closed and no revenue
Continued on Page Ten.)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-29

Chief Marshal George Z. Brady has is
sued final orders for the parade on La
Dor day and has named his staff.
The parade will form on Exchange
places the several divisions being assign
ed TO special positions for formation.
The parade will probably be somewhat
longer than last year. though perhaps
not so long as I'm some years previous TO
that. The orders for the formation and
the line OF march follow:
Platoon OF mounted police.
Chief Marshal, George Il. Brady, Jewelry
Workers Union, Local 3.
Chief OF staff, Thomas Finnegan, Gran
ite Cutters Union; Providence Branch.
Stafr-Thomas Gamble, Musicians Union
1885, Edward Cummings, Painters
Union 1876: John Hayes. Bartenders
Union 2S5: John J. Curran, Transfers
Union 67s: r. A. Ripley, Electrical
Workers Union 90; Andrew McCor-
mack. Plumbers Union 2S; Thomas
shaw. Brewery Workers Union l66:
Louis Thorpe. Tin and Sheet Metal
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-29

There is CONSERVATION in social circles
In Newport
The reform wave has set in and bids
fair 70 sweep the meretricious, nouveau-
richie element from it's Illuminated ped
estal 20 the obscurty from which II
sprang, and TO restore 20 their once
proud position the old scions OF aristoc-
racy who made the city one OF the most
fashionable I'm the world.
The social register is again 90 be
pruned. this time with the deliberate
purpose OF eliminating the sensation
mongers, the giddy set which has been
giving extravagant entertainments that
have brought national ridicule upon the
stutr members OF ECUutrTT SOCfctyT who
make their summer homes In the city by
the sea.
It is not at all unlikely. according to
authoritative information. that many
names which have been most conspicuous
during the past two seasons at social
functions will be erased from who's
Who at Newport" not only for next
year. but for the years TO come. IN which
the conservatives hope 20 dominate so
cial affairs there.
While II Is recognized that there has
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-29
CAMBRIDGE CREW MAKES
SLOWER TIME THAN HARVARD

Putney, Eng, Aug. 29.-On an ebb tide
and against a slight head wind Cam
bridge did the fun course this morning
in 20 minutes. 6 seconds. This is 81 sec
onds slower than Harvards time yes
terday evening.
The Harvard men were somewhat fa =
eored by the following wind. but the
Chmbridge crew had the advantage OF
being paced during the last half mile by
n Deander crew. Stuart set the stroke
at 80 on starting. but after two miles II
had dropped 20 81. Subsequently the
crew rallied and finished with strong
&C.
The Harvard men were only out for a
quarter Of an hour this morning. and
were mostly engaged in padding though
they had a minute burst from the stake
boat. doing 30 strokes to the minute
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-29
BRAKEMAN KILLED
WHEN A TRAIN
BREAKS APART

New York. Aug. 29.-Cbarles Ma
honey. a brakeman. was killed and two
other brakemen, Jack Leonard and
Patrick Masterson. were seriously in
jured in freight train wreck on the
New York Central rNilroad at i74th
street and Park avenue today.
The wreck was caused by the break
ing apart OF freight train. Twenty
two rear cars broke away and then
crashed into ten cars which still re-
malned attached TO the locomotive. An
express train was stopped as the pilot
OF the engine touched the wreckage
and the Jar was sufficient TO crush
Mahoney 10 death, he having fallen
under the last overturned freight car.
When n coroner arrived on the scene
heordered the arrest OF Engineer Well
sor. OF the express. who, only a rev
minutes before had been receiving the
congratulations OF the passengers Tor
saving their lives
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-29
HUSBAND FIRES
SEVEN SHOTS
At HIS WIFE

Chelsea, Mass, Aug. 29.-Mrs. Robert
ii. Long. who was shot and seriously
wounded by her husband last night, was
reported To he ina fairly comfortable
condition at the Frost hospital today.
Long fired seven shots at his wife and
four of the bullets entered her body.
Three OF the bullets have been removed
blythe surgeons, but the fourth, which
entered between the seventh and eighth
ribs. has not been located. and IL is feared
II entered the abdomen.
Long, who attempted TO commit suicide
after shooting his wife but was prevented
from ooirg SO by n policeman, is pris-
oner at the Chelsea jail. His action is
attributed 10 jealousy. Mrs. Long recent
ly instituted divorce proceeding against
her husband. from whom she has be n
separated for some time.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-29
ALLEGED RACE
TRACK GAMBLERS
ARE SET FREE

Dedham, Mass, Aug. 29-"Not Guilty
was the decision rendered today by Judge
Harrison A. Pllmpton I'm the northern
Norfolk district court I'm the cases OF Ed
ward A. Furlong. Thomas H. Flynn.
Maurice NJ. Welch and George b. Rouse
or Dedham, whose cases were heard In
court yesterday on the charge OF regis
tering bets and pool selling at the Read
Vile race track last Friday I'm violation
of the law
Judge Plimptons decision was very
brief. He held that the defendants meth
Cd OF betting at the track could be ,.ar-
ried on. lie agreed with the counse. for
the defense that there was no evidence
OF pool selling In the cases OF welch and
Fur,Nng and that the method OF Rouse u.
Offering a bet and Flynn's method u ac-
cepting IL and making a memorandum OF
II on n piece OF paper was not registeri <
bet as one man could not make a bet
alone. The defendants were then dis
charged.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-29
CELEBRATE THE
ANNIVERSARY 0F.
GREAT BAT TIE

But few miles from the historic
ground, over 100 members and visiting
friends Of the bristol chapter OF the
Daughters OF the American Revolution
celebrated today with a field day and
clambake the anniversary Of the battle OF
Rhode Island.
The ladies and their friends arrived at
the Narrows shortly after noon. the bake
ticking place at 80 this afternoon Prom
inent among the visitors is Mrs Fred T.
Dubois. wife of Senator Dubois from
Idaho, who is national president Of the
Society of Children Of the American Rev
olution, and Mrs. Richard j. Barker OF
Tiverton. vice-president general OF the
Daughters OF the American Revolution.
The battle fought but a few miles from
the Narrows was an eventful one I'm his
tory. The Continental troops under com
mand OF Gen. Sullivan, routed the Brit
ishers who had come across the bay from
Newport, In an effort to gain a footing
on the land on the east shore The bat
tie results in victory for the Continental
troops.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-29
BOARDING HOUSE CLERK
CHARGED WITH ASSAULT

AT special session OF the Sixth dis
trict court late yesterday afternoon, MI
chael Hart. arraigned on a charge OF as
saulting Joshua Garside with danger
Gus weapon. pleaded not guilty and was
held in bonds OF 500.
The police say that Garside went TO the
lodging house at North Main street. but
was refused entrance by Hart, the clerk.
as Garside was drunk. Later Garside Is
said TO have gained entrance. and then
followed an attempt by Hart 20 eject him.
during which Hart struck Garside with a
cuspidor.
Garside was arrested on Market square
at 2:l5 this morning and locked up for
drunkenness. In the police court he was
fined 81 and costs.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-29
PLEASING TRIP
II For CALVARY
COMMANDERY

Calvary commandery. Knights Templar'
will leave Friday night on its annual pill
|grimage.
The party, including ladies and friends
wifi number chose 100; and the trip Will
Include a sail to New York aboard the
providence line steamer Pilgrim. From
New York on Saturday morning the party
|wili sail up the Hudson TO Catskill land
ling. where the train will be taken to Otis
Junction.
Here the party will be treated 20 ride
on the famous Otis incline railroad, built
almost perpendicular; and the party will
arrived at the Catskill mountain house
sarly Saturday evening
Sunday will be devoted 10 sightseeing
and other recreation: and on Monday
Ithe party will go TO Kingston, and thence
oy rail down the west shore Of the Hud-
eon river At Weehawken the steamer
will be taken for New York: and on the
steamer Providence the excursionists eX-
oect TO reach home early Tuesday morn
nR.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-29

Pittsburg, Aug 29.-Harry Thaw's
mother is TO abandon Pittsburg absolute
~ and forever, 40 matter what may be
the result OF the trial I'm New York. Lynd-
hurst, the magnificent estate for which
the mother OF Harry Kendall Thaw paid
$4,000. has been put up for sale.
That II will be sacrificed there is no
question among real estate spectators.
Other realty held by Mrs. Thaw will be
put on the market Immediately. She does
not care what IL brings. Her sole idea
g. tC sever all memories with the city In
which her son was born. She wants 70
get away TO blot IL out OF her memory. 70
forget that II was the birthplace OF the
son. VINO has brought such sorrow into
her life Everything is TO go without re-
serve
1t s the purpose OF the mother II her
son escapes the death penalty, and be
committed 10 the asylum for the GRIMM
al insane TO buy an estate near Malta
wan, where she can be near him until ne
dies. or is declared cured OF his mental
malady and comes forth TO stand trial
Should he be declared sane, placed on his
trial. sentenced TO death and the Judg-
ment OF the court carried into effect, Mrs
Thaw will exparate herself Immediately
In that event she will go 10 England
and Join her daughter, the Countess OF
Yarmouth at the family seat of the Earl
In Ragley.
II is n bitter alternative for the mother,
but no other gate Is open 10 her. She does
not like Yarmouth. and always was Sc
cretly opposed to her daughters choice.
but the ambition TO outdo her Pittsburg
neighbors was too great 10 be resisted.
The sordid proposition OF the earl after
the marriage. and the subsequent criti-
cisms which attended the appearance OF
her son with the young nooleman In the
London clubs almost broke her heart. She
"a determined, however. TO cut out 80 far
as she can all memory OF the town In
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-29
MERRY CHILDREN
HAVE FIELD DAY

and many OF their parents watched the
children at their games and sports with
evident keen enjoyment.
Through the generosity OF the Rhode
Island company, free cars were furnish
ed for the children's transportation 10
the park.
For the convenience OF the children
from the America. CORTLAND and Puo-
lie street schools, a special car waited at
the corner OF Broadway and America
streets at 2 o'clock. while the children
from the Gladstone avenue. the Benefit
street and the Charles street school
Fairgrounds met at the corner Of Smith
and Orms streets at o'clock. and on the
way 10 the park the children from the
Elm street school were picked up
CONTINUED on Page Ten.)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-29
GREENE IS IN
NEW YORK To
CHEER BRYAN

Former Governor l.. +. c. Garvin will
not accompany the Rhode Isgand delega-
ton TO New York to welcome William j.
Bryan.
The governors change Of plans Is due
entirely to illness. coupled with pressure
OF business
He will go 10 New Haven. however.
where he will deliver an address about
noon on Friday.
In the Rhode Island delegation will be
Judge Frank Il. Fitzsimmons. Chairman
or the Democratic state central commit
tee; Hon. John B. Brndamour and
James NJ. Mccarthy OF Woonsocket, Hon
David j. Barry, John L. Canning and
Timothy Neil of -ProvideHee4--
Former Mayor George w Greene of
Woonsocket left last night for New York
In response TO an urgent call. and will
form one of the party which will go
down the bay TO welcome the great COM
moncr.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-29
MRS. THAW WILL
LEAVE P|TTSBURG.
Mother Of Slayer Of Architect White will Dispose Of All Her
Realty Holdings in The Smoky City, Anxious TO Abandon
The Place Forever and Not Concerned As To What Her
Property Will Bring

which she became the mother OF child
now In the shadow OF ignominious death
The developments OF the last few
months have determined her upon get
ting rid Of her realty holdings here and
all that she proposes 10 retain Of the
fortune Is the Pennsylvania railroad and
other stocks and bonds which came 10
her from her millionaire husband. One
piece Of property which lies near Lynd-
hurst was sold last week for 100000.
The name OF the buyer OF this particular
piece Of property which marks the open
ing OF the Thaw sales is not made public.
II was placed on record today, but only
the name OF the agent appears.
The Thaw realty holdings here are i'm
mense and include downtown business
property as well as East End residential
property 1t Is all choice as William
Thaw had as good judgment I'm the sc
lection OF a piece of real estate as he had
I'm the selection Of a bond or mortgage.
II was all purchased many years ago and
r. Is the advance I'm values of Pittsburg
realty which has swollen the Thaw mil
lions from about $15. 600, 900, 20 years ago,
10 about $40 000. 900. William Thaw
bought IL and held II as an investment
for loose cash and the estate has parted
with but little OF II since Jis death. Much
OF It is well improved and has been a
good revenue producer.
II has been believed that Lyndhurst
would be turned over TO the Third Pres
byterian church, of which Mrs. Thaw is
a member, for a hospital IL is an i'm
mense mansion I'm magnificent grounds
and would have made one Of the finest
hospitals IN the state. IL was always un-
derstood that Mrs. Thaw intended turn
ing IL over 10 the church. to be used rs
a hospital for wards OF the church, for
people who were unable 10 pay for SER
vices elsewhere The decision TO put the
property on the market has been brought
about, no doubt by the exigencles which
have arisen since the murder by young
Harry Thaw.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-29

The closing OF the summer Fairgrounds
was marked by a great event for the
children at Roger Williams park this af-
ternoon. where they were given a very
enjoyable and successful outing
The committee had been perfecting the
plans for the outing for the past month.
and succeeded I'm making II a complete
success I'm every detail.
Even the fickle weather man cooper
ated with the committee and provided an
ideal afternoon; and both committee and
youngsters were In correspondingly good
spirits.
Nearly every child who has attended
the Fairgrounds during the summer and
even those who have not. was present;
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-29
MARSHAL BRADY'S
LABOR DAY PLANS

Workers Union; Frank Ludwig, Cigar.
makers Union 10; William Jasper. Op-
erative Plasterers' Union IL.
Special ambulance.
FIRST DIVISION.
Marshal, John A. Powers, Coal Team
sters' Union $50. and two aides.
Capone's Band.
Coal Teamsters' Union 1N.
General Teamsters' Union 67S.
Retail Clerks Union.
stones Continental Band.
Brotherhood OF Painters and Decorators
Union 1876.
Brotherhood OF Painters and Decorators
Union 692
Iron Molders' Union Al.
Coal Handlers Union 523.
Coopers' Union.
Leather Workers Union.
SECOND DIVISION.
Marshal Edward j. Sullivan, Plumbers
Union 2S, and two aides.
McGuire's Band.
Plumbers Union 2S.
Continued on Page Ten)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-29
STEAMER SUICIDE
IS IDENTIFIED
BY BROTHERS

Madison, Conn, Aug. 29.-The head
less body of a man found on the beach
here the day before yesterday, has
been identified as that OF Ike Harris
OF New York city. who jumped over
board from a Sound line steamer a
week ago.
Two brothers came here with Harris
coat. which was found on the steamer
The cloth of the coat and that the
trousers on the body was Identical
Harris was a cloak designer and leaves
a widow and three children.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-29
DR.. CHAPLIN EXPECTED HOME
WITHIN A VERY few DAYS

DIR. Charles V. Chaplin. superintendent
OF health, is expected 70 arrive home
OF Europe
The city council committee appointed
TO erect a hospital for contagious dis
eases is awaiting his arrival before hav-
ing the plans drawn for the proposed hos
pltal In the Third ward. as II desires TO
have the hospital built in accordance
with DR. Chapins views
During his trip abroad DR.. Chaplin has
probably obtained much information that
viii be helpful in this work.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-29
Mr.. LITTLEFIELD'S FUNERAL

The funeral OF George A. Littlefeld will
be held on Friday 1T noon az the Central
Congregational chapel. Diman place. AS
the family wishes the ceremony as unos-
as possible. ST. Johns COM
mandery will not hold Masonic services
but the members will attend the funeral
as individuals.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-29
JACK TARS GIVEN SHORE
LIBERTY AT R0CKLAND

Rockland. Me-, Aug 29.-The men Of the
fourth division OF the North Atlantic fleet,
including the battleships Maine. Kear-
sarge, Kentucky, Alabama, Missouri. In
diana END Iowa and the torpedo boat de
stroyers Whipple. Lawrence, Worden,
Truxton and McDonough. were given
shore liberty and had a field day today.
Baseball games. sports sparring match
es and band concert were arranged The
ships were kept open for inspection and
were visited by large crowds.