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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20
CRUDE RUBBER
IMPORTS WORTH
S50,00O,00O

Washington, Dec. D-The United
states Will have imported an aggregate
OF nearly OF quito $4,000 90 worth OF crude
India rubber at the close OF the present
year, according 10 statement made pub
itc today by the bureau OF statistics Of
the department OF commerce and labor
II this IS added TO the value OF old and
scrap rubber intended for remanufactur-
ing, the total will considerably exceed
that amount. In the ten months ending
with October, b3,00.0vO pounds OF India
rubber with "a value OF Sal sos, 600 were
imported. During the single month or
October S,000O0o worth were imported
The enormous growth I'm the importa-
tion OF India rubber into the United
states, which consumes more than one
half OF the worlds production Is attrib-
utsd 10 the popularity Of the bicycle and
automobile, coupled with the increa sed
use Of electricity I'm the daily affairs of
the people. The importations have more
than trebled during the last f. years, and
shows now larger value In the import
list than almost any other single prod
uct.
The statement says that the indications
seemed 10 Justify the belief that the Phil
ippines and the Hawaiian Islands are ca
psble Of producing large quantities OF
this article as result OF this govern
ments establishment Of nurseries in those
possessions for the distribution OF rubber
plants for use Of rubber plantations
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20
NEW SEPARATION
BILL As BAD IS
THE ORIGINAL

Rome. Dec. 20-A semi-offcial note is
sued by the Vatican today says that the
text OF the new French government bill.
amending the church and state separation
bill OF 1905. is as bad as the former reg
ulations, being maximum OF oppres-
sion with minimum appearance" and
eggravates the position OF the church in
everything without this being apparent
tu the general public.
The teachers and students OF the fa-
nous St Sulpice seminary here were ex-
PEELED today Among the students were
number OF English. Irish and Scotch
aud one American. who read an energetic
protest, claiming that they were there un-
der an agreement with the French gov
ernment by which when the property Of
the old Catholic college was endowed by
the Stuarts during the period OF religious
intolerance In England and Il was taken
for polytechnic institute, Il was formal
~ understood that as compensation the
government would maintain % students
scnt from England 20 ST. Sulpice The
foreign students also announced their in
tention of calling tho attention OF their
embassies 10 the action OF the local au-
ttorities
IN several places IN the interior today
trCo1s were compelled 10 use force I'm
order To open the doors Of the seminar
JOS.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20
SENTENCED FOR
20 YEARS On HIS
GOTH BIRTHDAY

Cambridge. Mass. Dec 2o.-On the sotli
anniversary or his birth. Charles T.. Ban
croft stood I'm the prisoners pen in the
superior court at East Cambridge today
ana pleaded guilty 10 "a charge that ne
was an habitual criminal
The aged criminal was sentenced to "a
years Imprisonment. and that penalty to-
sether with others hanging over him.
probably Will keep Bancroft behind the
bars for the rest Of his life.
The scene I'm which Bancroft figured to-
day was but repetition OF similar one
enacted over a dozen years ago, when he
was sentenced to prison for 25 years for
being an habitual criminal lie served
IL years OF the sentence and was par
doned.
A month ago Bancroft. who is also
known as John L. Walker and George
Williamson, robbed the house of John
Brooks at Watertown. and the robbery
resulted I'm the heavy sentence imposed
upon him today In addition TO the 20
years sentence. Bancroft, II he lives, will
be compelled TO serve the IL years re-
naming on the original sentence OF 25
years. thereby making his term OF i'm
prisonment "a years
Bancroft has spent "a little more than
half hts life I'm prison He has served
three terms OF three years each He then
went 10 prison for ten years and shortly
afterward served II years OF the - years
sentence.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20

New York Dec 2o-The formal transfer
o. the electric street railways in Rhode
Island operated by the Rhode Island com
pany 10 the New York, New Haven and
Hartford Railroad company took place
this noon. when the old board OF officers
rendered their designations and new
directorate was chosen, at the head OF
which Is President Charles S Mellen.
The stock andinde btedness OF the Rhode
Island companies as OF Aug. /. 1905. Will
b. paid for at par upon the payment by
the present holders OF Rhode Island Sc
certies stock on an assessment OF $40 In
cash ser share.
Marsden j. Perry was present at today s
meeting
The real management OF the electric
roads now will be In the board chosen
today.
In acquiring the Rhode Island company
the New Haven company has purchased
the major portion OF the stock OF the
Rhode Island Securities company which
controlled the Rhode Island company and
the subsidiary corporations Marsden j..
Perry and the other big stockholders who
have held on until the last thing have
made a handsome profit out Of the sale
OF their shares. II Is stated that their
Christmas pudding vil have plum In II
worth probably a. least 100000, their
earlier deals In local traction affairs hav-
ing netted them each more than Sl.0OmO
The Rhode Island company will cor
tinue as the operating company and VIII
meet quarterly 20 declare dividends
Marsden j. Perry will retain his direc-
torship in the several subsidiary COM
panies although these will be dormant
or practically dead but Will not be iden-
titled with the new company
The details OF the steps whereby ths
stock OF the electric roads has been ac-
F.. In
purposes OF the merger Will be made
known officially to the minority stock
holders OF the Rhode Island Securities
company I'm a circular to be issued later
under the direction OF the new officers
and directors.
The board or directors whose resigna-
tions were accepted today Is as follows:
President. Msrsden J. Perry: vice presi-
dents. Albert T. Potter, Randall Morgan
OF Philadelphia, and Walter Clarke. also
OF that city, treasurer. Lewis Lille of
Philadelphia: assistant treasurer. Cyril A.
Babcock: directors, Randall Morgan.
Walton Clark. Lewis Lille Thomas Do
Ian. William G. Rocker. Nelson w. AL
drich. Marsden j. Perry j. Edward stud
ley. Stephen o. Edwards. Walter F. An
gell. Howard o. Sturges. Samuel NJ. Mich
olson.
The New Haven directors also an
nounced today the taking OF lease prac-
tically in perpetuity OF the properties OF
in Connecticut
purchase has also been made OF the
United Gas Improvement company's In
terests in several Connecticut power COM
panies: and these plants will be turned
over to the Consolidated Railway COM
pany. the corporation which has been
formed 10 handle the electric properties
OF the New York. New Haven and Hart
ford company
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20
HUMAN MASTERY
Of THE AIR HAS
BEEN ACHIEVED

Paris. Dec. 800 confident is the
French government that the day is only
a short distance off when aerial locomo-
ton will be practical, that several COM
missions are actually at work elaborat-
ing plans for meeting in the various
branches OF the public service the solution
OF any new problems which the revolu-
ton will entail.
Capt. Ferber OF the French army, who
is devoting all his time to aerostatics ana
who conducted the negotiations on oehalt
OF his government with the wight broth-
ers. agrees with Santos Dumonta that fly
ing machines i'm a few years VIII be as
common as automobiles today. In the
next war he is convinced there will be
battles between fotillas OF airships.
Human mastery over the air." said he
10 the Associated Press 'is virtually
achieved.
None OF the startling achievements of
the past, neither steam, electricity nor
the telephone can compare with what the
future now holds in store for US Not
only Will the life of individuals be revo-
lutionized hut governments will be com
PEELED to devise. in almost every depart
ment. new methods to meet the changed
conditions. This change will come with
amazing suddenness and France Is TAX
ing the precaution 10 meet It,
I'm the customs service. present
methods of watching the frontiers w!ll
be obsolute. Aerial patrols viii be
necessary TO prevent smuggling OF con-
traband across the border. The police
of all cities will have to be provided
with flying machines to protect the
people from the new opportunities Of
crime which aerial locomotion Will
place in the power OF criminals ~
would seem that flying machines would
enable anarchists to achieve any end
b ythreat against not only rulers. but
whole cities, but with the police sail
ing about In the air II Will be no more
difficult to illustrate their plots then
IL is now on solid ground. IN war
the intelligence service VIII he en-
tirely consigned in the aerostatic divi--
sions and armed airships viii guard
the bivouacs of armies"
Capt. Ferber believes the whole scIu-
tion OF the problem OF aerial naviga-
tion lies In the question OF cquili-
brjum as the principle OF flight that
and now demonstrated.
The practical maintenance Of equili-
brium is yet in the experimental stage
and will only be achieved when present
crude and temporary experiments en-
ployed by Santos Dumont are replaced by
a coordinate central mechanism which
will permit the operator. with an In
stnctive touch OF the helm to right his
machine when IL dips TO one side or to
the other as the bicyclist today maintains
his equilibrium by the instructive incli
nation OF his body.
Capt. Ferber has just completed an in
teresting series OF experiments to prove
that birds are powerless TO fly until they
have been taught. He contends that the
domination or the air at presnet enjoyed
by birds was only obtained as a result
OF slow process OF evolutio ncompara-
BILE I'm n way TO slow perfection or the
present human means OF fight.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20
Christmas Good Cheer

The holiday season Is one OF good cheer
and with this comes good eatabl,s-at
Bedford and Browning. l26-i30 Cranston
street one may obtain more exceptional
bargains In the fowl line. including tur-
Keys. geese, chickens direct from the local
farms. Vermont and New York state.
There are some especial bargains offered
this week in Pawneo Oats az cents a
package, fancy sweet corn at cents. aud
RockwoOd's cocoa It 10 cents Their stocl;
- nuts and fruits ls extensive. indeed.
and OF every description. and az the very
lowest prices for goods Of tho first quality.
The store viii be open Friday. Saturday
and Monday evenings. but will be closed
Christmas all day Get your order IN now
-dont walt until the best has been picked.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20
SHERIFF'S SALE.

BY virtue OF an execution, No 42'Slf. IS
sued out OF the District Court OF the
Sixth judicial District. holden at Prov.
dence in said district on the 22d day OF
November. A. ID. 1906 and returnable 10
said court on the 22d day OF February:
A. ID. 1907. wherein Herbert Il. Wood OF
Providence. I'm said County, Us plaihtltt'
and Harris Kaplan. alias II. Kaplan.
alias Joe Doe. is defendant. will be sold
at public auction on Tuesday, Jan. j.
1907. at 10 o'clock a. m. In the building
located at No. 4 Plainfield street. In the
City OF Providence. the following de-
scrlbed goods and chattels. attached on
the original writ In the suit In whlch
the above described execution was oo-
tained. viz:
Two bowling alleys and the appurtcn-
ances thereto belonging.
Levied on this 18th day OF December
1906 at 9:3O O'Clock n. m. and VIII be sOld
TO satisfy said execution II sufficient
SAMUEL Il. GARDINER,
dq0.tOt Deputy Sheriff.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20
PERKINS HAILED
BEFORE THE n. !.
GRAND JURY

New York, Dec. ?O.-George W. Perkins
was the first witness before the grand
jury today when the investigation into
the concerns OF the New York Life Insur-
ance company was resumed Edmund u.
Randolph treasurer OF tho New York
Life. and his chief clerk. NJ. NJ Matison.
both OF whom were heard by the grand
jury yesterday were also expected TO tes-
tify again today.
Dist Atty Jerome was uncommunica-
tive as to the scope Of tho Investigation
and neither oaf the officers OF the COM
pany who had been before the grand jury
was willing to give any hint OF the line OF
the testimony
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20
COMPUTING MACHINES
FOR POSTOFFICE DEPT.

Washington, Dec. pa commission ap-
pointed by the postmaster general 10 in
quire into the merits OF various adding
and computing machines. especially as TO
their adaptability for the work in post
offices, made it's report today. The COM
mission examined 81 machines, OF as many
different makes. nearly all OF which
proved TO be satisfactory from view points
OF mechanical arrangement. durability.
accuracy and speed.
Bids for the various machines will he
considered by the postoffice department
from time TO time. with view 10 securing
those best adapted TO the neds OF the
postal service Notwithstanding the in
creasing demand for computing machines
few can be purchased at present on ac-
count OF tho limited appropriation at the
disposal or the department.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20
Before
You Go

When about TO travel, il
subject 10 headache, nervous
ness, dizziness, or car-sickness.
take one or two doses Of
DR.. Miles Anti-Pain Pills
before starting. They will in
sure you against an attack.
There are a great many who
arc sure TO have headache,
whenever they go TO church or
places of amusement, or where
there is any excitement or op-
preston Take them with
you, and on the first indica-
ton, take a tablet and see how
quickly it will disappear. To
such persons DR.. Miles Anti
Pain Pills arc a great blessing.
They socthe the nerves and
allay irritation and excitement.
'Wf always keep DR.. Miles
Anti-Psin Pills IN our home. and fnd
them a. remarkable remedy for tie
rciief Of headaches, nervousness, etc.
Two tablets never fsii 20 stop TIC
most severe headache, but ono ls
usnally guficient BY taking a Pain
amusement. we find we DO not have
thoee distressing headaches that for
merly oeme with every little excite
MISSES MARY AND ELLA WIZ
kANp, 1923 80. 18th St. sprineheid.
Or. Niles Anti-paln pills are sold BY
yosr druggist, who Will guarantee that
tne frst package Will benefit. " II
Yoile. he VIII return your money.
- oossst ~ cents. Never sold IN bulk.
Niles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20
CREDITORS OF
ZION CITY CLAMOR
FOR settlement

Chicago, Dec. 2o.-At meeting OF cred
itors OF the Zion City estate last night.
Receiver John G.. Hateley announced that
conditions demand that immediate ar
rangements be made for selling the entire
property.
Many OF the creditors, he said are I'm
absolute poverty as the result of having
invested their all I'm ''the kingdom" 9th
ers are borrowing 10 meet living expenses.
and are approaching financial ruin. The
receiver said that he Is receiving every
day urging letters asking for an lmmedi-
ate settlement OF the estates affairs.
The fact that winter has arrived makes
the crisis sharper. and Mr., Hateley felt
that the dictates of humanity must be
met. The creditors Will vote on the ques-
ton of selling the property.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20
TWELVE KILLED
BY EXPLOSION
ON THE SC0vELl

New Orleans, Dec. 20--Details OF the
packet Scovell explosion place the number
of dead at l2 four white and eight ne
groes. A part OF the boiler, after cutting
through a mast, continued on its flight
for 2cO yards. ploughing UP the earth for
g. feet.
The body of Lowell Yerger was found
on the bank beneath a log which had
crushed out his life. Under this same
log was the body OF negro with whom
Yerger had been talking.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20
HAS THROUGH LINE
HARLEM TO BOSTON

New Rochelle. n. Y. Dec. 20.--per-
mission has been granted by the New
Rochelle common council and the
board Of village trustees of Larchmont
to operate a trolley line between tho
points, completing the company's troll
ley circuit from the Harlem river To
Boston.
The New Havn road owns all trolley
lines parallel 10 It's own line from
Larchmont TO Boston and Will now be
able al once To complete the last link
in the through line.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20
EAST PROVIDENCE
Local Fishing Club viii Try Its
Luck at Sandy Pond
Truant Promises to Go TO
School In Future. Notes

Advertisements and items for The
News Democrat car be left at Alexander
Munro's Boston Store. 3 Warren avenue
The East Providence Fishing club met in
its rooms on Valley street. last evening,
and appointed a committee 10 conduct a
tCrkey and pig rattle for the members.
from Friday to Monday evening. II was
also voted. providing conditions are suit
able. 20 have a fishing party at Sandy
Pend. which lays between Fall River and
New Bedford Mass. Sunday Of next
week. One application for membership
was received.
WILL GO TO SCHOOL.
Mr.. Sampson Of this place called upon
chief OF Police Adams last evening and
asked him to take charge OF his boy. who
will not go to school or pay any attention
to the orders given him at home The
chief picked the boy up and the lad prom
ised 10 go 20 school
MINOR MENTION.
Yesterday afternoon Hebrew peddler
whose name the police could not make
cut. undertook TO do business IN this town
be fore he called upon Town Clerk Smith
for a license He was arrested for ped
ding without license. and was fined by
Judge Bliss this morning S and costs.
which he paid.
Charles Frasier OF Clinton, Mass, who Is
at the head of the Frasier Coal company,
is the guest of Alexander Munro the we'll
known dry goods dealer OF this place.
The bowling club from the local branch
OF the American Woodmen won their
strings from the Commercials on COTS
alleys last evening
For Christmas gifts visit Munro's Bos-
ton Store at the square, where you can
shop with pleasure and profit. avoiding
the crush and annoyance unavoidable In
the large city stores. We have select
and useful assortment OF gifts at prices
that always please the buyer We have
handkerchiefs I'm boxes. gentlemens
gloves and ties in boxes. ladies' and chill
dren's handkerchiefs In boxes, pictures.
perfumery; and an assortment OF writing
paper I'm boxes. at prices under what the
department stores sell the some goods for.
We Will glvo you courteous treatment and
plenty OF time 10 select your gifts; visit
us whether you Wish to purchase or not.
MUNRO'S.
Watchemoket square.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20
WARREN MILLS
GIVE INCREASE
Of 10 PER CENT.

II was announced today at the office OF
the Warren Manufacturing companys
mills that the rate OF wage increase 10
all skilled help will be 10 per cent. while
the unsldlled help, OF which there is a
very small number employed will receive
a little less.
The Cutler Manufacturing company has
also raised the wages OF It's mulespinners
10 per cent.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20
SKATING ENJOYED
ON THE PARK LAKE

There was skating at Roger VII
liams park today the FIRST this yoar.
The fact. however, was not known by
many. and there were only few to
enjoy the sport.
The ice rs thick and II the cold
weather lasts long enough 10 shall re-
main until after Christmas
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20
Had Big Treat az Keith's

The boys at the 'Sockanosset reform
school were the guests OF the management
OF keith's theatre this afternoon and
greatly enjoyed the excellently varied and
entertaining performance. They were
conveyed TO the theatre In Ave special
cars by the courtesy OF the Rhode Island
company.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20
DUNN HESITATES
ON KINGS SALARY

Alderman John G. Dunn said this morn
ing that the question OF $500 increase In
the salary Of Medical Inspector Eugene
u. King. which was 10 be recommended
20 the aldermen this afternoon by the
committee on health, should be referred
20 the committee on salaries for consider
alton.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20
Bequests TO Churches

The will of Abby r Tinlnghast filed In
the municipal court. contains Request OF
seo 10 the West Greenwich Baptist
church and another of 500 10 the linton
Free Baptist church OF kiiiingly, Conn.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20
Alderman Presbrey Out

Alderman Walter Presbrey NJ the
seventh ward. who has been confined
TO his home for several weeks with
illness. was present at the meeting OF
the board Of aldermen this afternoon.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20

Antonio Pennacchia has sued Thomas
". Hopkins TO recover 5000 for assault
and battery on Nov. d. Thomas w. Gr-
christ IL III. attorney
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20
Stolen From Carriage

While the carriage Of Dexter =. ret-
erson OF 1895 Gladstone avenue WAS
standing in front Of rs Lonsdale street
this morning n sneak thief stole n box
ard contents. valued at s17.9S.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20

The figures Of the Internal Revenus
Department Indicate that Americans are
drinking more malt liquors and less W hiskey
each year. The quality of HANIEyS
PEERLESS ALE explains this I'm part.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET

Reported for The News Democrat over
the private wire of DICK BROS. & CO.,
Bankers and Brokers.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-09-10
GENERAL NEWS.

Cheyenne was great financial sue
cess, something like $4,000 being left
after paying all expenses.
John d. Rockefeller In his church
at Cleveland heard the pastor assert
that the richest men are the poorest
and that in pursuit OF gold the heart
Is Closed and he soul impoverished.
Complaint Is made by the intsrna-
tional policy-holders' committee to
the New York insurance superintsnd-
ent that the New York Life Il violat-
Ing new law in the collection oe
proxies.
President Roosevelt In Z letter 70
the public printer says II the reform
spelling advocated by him dcss NJ
meet with popular approval Il Vim
be dropped. He denies any intsntien
to d oanything far rsachilS o. -
den.
Congressman J. N. 0fllett -
unanimously nominated for oevss16g
BY California Republicans yaG1
with Warren Porter ~ ~ a1a
guvoTnof. u "a ''41
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-09-10
GENERAL NEWS.

In sight of 1000 people balloonist
at Oscaloosca, Ia, dropped 200 feet
and was instantly killed.
The second son of the late Admiral
Sampson has entered the navy.
Better drug laws are advocated by
pharmacists in session at Tndlanap-
oils.
Los Angeles carpenters have gone
on a strike. Want an Increased wage
and a closed shop.
In a series OF accidents Ave people
lost their lives in Chicago Sunday in
addition to many injuries.
The Minnesota railroad commission
has ordered a 20 per cent reduction
In freight rates in certain lines.
Davidson's party majority for gov
ernor Of Wisconsin will run abou
$1,000 over Lafollette's candidate.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-09-10
GENERAL NEWS.

In Tuesdays ball game Glaze held
the New York team down to hits
and one run. Boston failing to score.
Chicago is having run on fake
medical concerns and quack doctors
and arrests are following thick and
fast.
The Pullman Palace Car Co. will
soon parcel an extra dividend, dis
posing OF 315.0O0.OOO OF the $4,000.
900 surplus.
A correspondent OF the Denver Re
publican wants Whitney Newton o.
Pueblo for governor. Mr.. Newton ha.
many friends.
There was political conference a
Sycamore Hill yesterday. a numbe
Of distinguished Republicans consult
Ing With the President.
The Frontier Day celebration n