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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12

was publicly degraded and deported to
Devils Island near Cayenne. French
Guiana.
His friends and relatives always be-
leved In his innocence and devoted all
their energies 10 proving that he had
been unjustly condemned.
Col Picquart. when he became chief
OF the intelligence department OF the
French army I'm 1895 formed the opinion
that the evidence pointed TO Maj. Count
Esterhazy as the guilty man and deter
mined TO see that justice was done 10
Dreyfus.
Dreyfus on Nov. IS, 1897. charged Es-
terhazy with writing the discriminating
document, but the latter was acquitted
by court martial In the following Jan
uary.
Continued on Page Three)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12
OLNEYVILLE.

Cascarets. 1Oc Lydia Pinkham's Com
pound. 75c.: Bromo Seltzer l0c.: At
woods Btters, l9c Pears Soap. 1oc. :
Tar Soap. large cake, &C.; Ldquozone i0c.
and T5c: Castoria. 25c.: Quinine Pills. 2
grains. 25c per 100: Extract OF Malt. l5c..
for 25c.. Matted MIX. Sec. Bath
Sponges. SC. Toe. i5c.. oc. 25c and soc.
each: 2-auart Fountain Syringe. SOC. We
give legal stamps with all purchases.
BYRON A. SMITH. Prescription Drug
gist. 10 Olneyville square
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12

fourth. and the last she klndlcd In tho
clothes press OF her bedroom.
The first three fires were discovered
by tenants In the building end were
extinguished by Elmo Rich. a boarder
The fourh blaze was extinguisheI
by the fremen
Mrs. Jones, who lives with her son
Thomas, is believed TO be dementeG;
and IL is stated by the police that she
had been drinking today.
When she set the fourth fire she es-
capped from the building. and the police
are now looking for her.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12
The Longest Bridge

The longest bridge In the world is-.he
Lion bridge. near saugong, China II
extends FIVE and quarter miles over
one OF the arms OF the Yellow sea, and
is supported by 800 huge stone arches
the roadway is seven feet above the
archways. and Is enclosed in an iron
network Thousands OF people are Of
ten on the bridge at the same time and
the hustle 10 get of the bridge when
sudden storm comes up endangers
many lives.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12
TO TEST ENGINES ON MONDAY

The board Of fire commissioners have
decided TO have the f1ve new fire engines
ordered by the city from tho American
La France Fire Engine company OF Ell
mira. n. Y. tested next Monday after
noon at ] o'clock. in front Of the state
normal school.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12
THREE SMALL FIRES

Hose 4 at 9:25 last evening was called
60 the vacant house at ~ Ormsbee street
to- exunguish IRE IN a mattress on the
second floor.
Hose rs and II. a l.. yesterday after.
noon eNtlnguishcd a chimney fire AT the
house g Arnold street.
Hose last evening extlnglished a
chimney IRE at the house. a II street
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12
BRINGS lOGWOOD FROM JAMAICA

Schooner Wanola arrived in this port
last evening from Black River. jamaica.
with a cargo OF logwood consigned TO
John ID. Lewis Deputy Superintendent
OF Health King inspected the vessel this
morning and found everything In good
condition
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12
FOUR TIMES STARTED
BLAZE IN HER HOME
Mrs. Alice JONES' Believed BE Demented PersistentIy
Attempted to Destroy the House, and After the Last Blaze
Disappeared v he the Firemen Exngushed IT, Though
Police Are on Her Trail.

Mrs. Alice Jones. who lives at 12,
Pine street, today set fire to ner house
four times; and the last blaze was so
serious that the firemen were called by
an alarm from box 242, at the corner
Of Page and Pine streets.
The first fire she started by settling
burning oil stove so close TO ths
Kitchen sheathing that the woodwoi K
was ignited. The second was started
In a mattress on the third floor, the
third fire was I'm a bedroom and the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12
WETM0RE OPENS
HEADQUARTERS
At His Bellevue Avenue Cottage, He Is Holding Con-
ferences, and Newport People Are Openly Assert
ing That If he Is Thrown Down, as They Expect,
the County Will Go Strongly for Col. Goddard.

Senator George Peabody Wotmore
has established campaign headquarters
at his cottage on Bellevue avenue.
Newport. where, with his secretary, Mr..
vale. he is holding conferences
IL Is stated that II Senator Wetmore
ls thrown down, as is generally be-
lieved In Newport he will be, there
VIII be trouble for the Republican
party at that end OF the state
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12
FRICnTFUL ExcESSES
COMMITTeOBY TURKISH TROOPS

Tnis. Trans Caucasia. July l2.-Alarm-
ing news has been received here OF horri-
BILE ravages by Turkish troops across the
border In Turkish Armenia. Soldiers who
are collecting taxes arc said TO have in
dulged in frightfu outrages.
The population OF the city OF Van Is
represented to have been nearly destroyed
by the Turkish troops. who pulled down
houses assaulted the women and acted
generally like wild beasts.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12
EMPRESS EUGENE SAYS she
IS VERY NEAR TO DEATH

1schl. July 12.-Eugenie. former en-
press of France. arrived here yesterday
and was met by Emperor Francis Joseph
and the Grand Duchess Marie Valerie.
Before coming TO Ischl the former en-
press asked the emperor's permission in
writing. saying:
Being near death. / request that your
majesty grant me the opportunity TO see
you once more In order that | may thank
you for all the kindnesses you have shown
me"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12
$567 RECEIVED, MORE IS NEEDED

The following additional contributions
have been received for the pure milk sta
tions: Previously acknowledged. $500:
friend. ST. Mrs William Gammell 500;
Miss Julia l.. Mauran ST. Mrs. Ellen X
Buffum, SIS; Esther III. Baker, So Eliz-
abeth ID. Bugbee. s.; total to date. $567.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12
AWARDS CONTRACTS FOR
TW0M0RE BATTLESHIPS

Washington, July IL. - Secretary
Bonaparte today awarded the con-
tracts for the two l6,00-ton battle
ships South Carolina and Michigan. one
to the Cramps OF Philadelphia and the
other to the New York Shipbulldiug
and Engine company, Camden, n. !.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12
SUIT ON BOOK ACCOUNT

Arthur c. Gould OF Smithfeld has
brought suit against Abbe NJ. Wright
OF LYincoln TO recover sli50 alleged to
be due on book account Charles II.
Easton IL attorney for the plaintiff
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12
TRUSTEE GROSS MAY SELL

At meeting Of the creditors Of the Jo-
seph NJ. Mann company this modning In
the office Of Chester w. Barrows. referee
IN bankruptcy. Il was voted 20 permit
Trustee Harold J. Gross 90 sell the assets
OF the comrany at private sale. at the
highest price obtafnable.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12
BURGIN CHILD DIeD TODAY

The child OF Louise Burgin. which the
mother left TO the care OF Rose LeClair
on July 4. under circumstances that led
Agent Thurber 60 think II was case
OF abandonment and who caused the
mother 10 be slprehended died today at
the charity building.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12
FIRE IN NINE THREATENED
THE LIVES OF 200 MINERS

Scranton. Pa. July 12.-There was
fire In the Diamond vein of the Leggetts
Creek mine OF the Delaware and Hudson
company yesterday. The smoke appeared
at the top Of the shaft and the carriage
was Immediately lowered TO the rescue
OF the 200 men who were In the vein.
II was difficult TO reach some of them.
owing TO the density Of the smoke. but
after two hours work the men were
taken out.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12
100000 STOLEN FROM
The STEAMER IDA MAY

Seattle Wash. July 12.-More than
100000 consigned TO the Alaska Pacific
Express company here has been stolen
from aboard the steamer Ida May, and
no clue has been obtained as Co who the
robbers are.
The shipment was sent from Fairbanks
and was transferred at Nenana The Ida
May was TO transfer IL TO the Sarah at
Fort Gibbon. and a was there that the
loss was digcoyered
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12
JASWELL WILL
co TO ITALY
ON SATURDAY

Judge Lyman has completed arrange
ments whereby Pedro Jaswell, the par
doned insane Italian murderer will said
for Italy on Saturday
IL was found that the italian General
Transportation compasly would undertake
TO transport the man to his native coun-
try; and II is thought that his family
will accompany him TO New York and
remain with him until the boat departs.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12
GEORGE |. DEAN HAD HIS
HAND BADLY INJURED

George l.. Dean. while at work at the
Mechanical Accountant companys shops
at IL Warren street, at IL: :35 this fore
noon, had a hand badly lacerated. He
was taken TO the Rhode Island hospital
in the ambulance where the wound was
dressed
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12
JUDGE REUCKERT MERcIFUl

Judge Reuckert this morning removed
the fine OF $40 and costs ne imposed upon
Abraham Waller yesterday for collecting
junk without license II was reported
20 the Judge by Capt. Mowry of station
that the payment OF the fine would be
D real hardship on the man and his fam
ily. who are IN very poor circumstance.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12
NEWSPAPER EDITOR
DROPS DEAD AT SAN JOSE

San Jose, Cal, July 12.--William
Webster, one OF the best known news
paper men on the Pachc coast. dropped
dead last night OF heart disease at Ida
Grove. He was formerly editorial
writer for the San Francisco Bulletin.
At the time OF his death he occupied
the position OF Sunday editor OF the
San Jose Mercury Herald. He was
20 years old.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12
SOLD HOUS: s. CHEAP ON
SCH00lR0USE SITE

The buildings on the site OF the pro-
posed fire station on West Clifford and
Point streets were sold at public auction
this noon by c. Il. Barney.
The houhe at 3l6 Point street was sold
10 Archie II. Harden for $3.50. No. 353
Point street to Peter Cregan for s4O0; No.
10 West clifford for $3.50 and No. 2l West
clifford street TO A. +. Maxfeld for
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12
INDIANA IoNM DESTROYED

Bonneville. Ind. July i2-Fire supposed
to ve OF incendisry origin early today de-
stroyed the town OF Lynnville OF 1900
population. causing a loss Of to00n0
twenty-five buildings were burned and
the town has practically gone out OF ex-
istence.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12

This morning there were filed with the
secretary cf state articles OF incorpora.
ton for the Lake Side Sanatorlum AZ
warwick The incorporators are w
Fraser and F. r. Capron OF this c,tv
and y. p. s. Sheridan of New York state.
The company Is capitalized at s25,oo.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12
SATURDAY HALF HOLIDAY

A meeting of the committee on sum-
mer Fairgrounds was held at the office
OF the mayor in the city hall this morning.
II was voted by the committee TO give
the assistants and directors employed at
the grounds a half holiday on Saturday
during the remainder of the summer sea-
son.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12

The Newport county delegntioa in,
sists that he receive the nomination.
and. this plan defeated. Col II. II. ].
Goddard may look for the support OF
that section, according to the talk to-
day in Newport.
Two OF the local newspapers are
strongly urging the wetmore canGi-
dacy, and the other is cut for col.
Goddard. Col Colt has no backing
whatever.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12
PINE TREE WoOtRs SEEK BLISS HERE

A couple from Maine secured a mar
rfsee license az the city hall today The
bride-elect was Miss Maude Ross, aged %,
OF Madison. and the expectant groom.
walter Baker worthing. aged Is. a cloth
lng clerk OF Palmyra
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12
THE COTTON MARKET.

Reported for The News Democrat over
the private wire OF EDWARD p. Shell
DON CO. Bankers and Brokers Room
2A, Banigan Building
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12
JUSTICE AT LAST
TO CAPT. DREYFUS

Supreme Court of France Announces Its Decision Annung the
Officers Condemnation Without Retrial This Is Com.
pete Vendcaon and Restores the Prosecuted and Terribly
Punished Man His Rank in the Army As Though he Had
Never Been Accused OF selling tary Secrets To Foreign
Country.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12
TRUSTEE IS DISCHARGED

The final meeting OF the creditors OF
William A. Shaw was held this morning.
The trustees account was accepted and
the trustee discharged
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

Reported for The News Democrat over
the private wire of EDWAnD Il. SHELL
DON a. CO. Bankers and Brokers' Room
23l Banigan Building.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-13
PUBLIC ADVERTISING

constructed along each line Of the road
way. of said Esperanza street from thu
northerly curb line OF Stephenson avenue
to the southerly line of Percy street; from
g the southerly line of sabIna street anc
from the northerly line of said Sabinf
street TO the southerly line Of Sixtl
street (excepting along such portions Of
cement or cobble paved gutter ha7
already been constructed to the officla
e. me and grade, and also excepting suoh
as. are required by law to be kept in
order or repair by any person or COM
pany having railroad tracks thereon). =.
,aSh said fos cutters shall be three and one-half
tions of streets and alleys, where said
and said cutters shall be constructed in
therefor on file in the office Of the City
Enginyer, and in accordance with spe-
Giiicajtions ,n5j for the construction Of cobble-
City Clerk, said specifications being No.
Sec. 2. The Council of said city finds
eer ff5%ai tRaf the Of total the cost city ot 5sd 6n
cents per front foot along each line OF
saia said street, including the cost Of inter-
pursuance, of an Act OF the Legisla-
ture Of the State OF California, APP
proved February 27, 1898. as amended
by an Act OF the Legislature amending
said last named Act, which amending
Act became a law March 2, 1899, that
bonds shall be issued to represent tho
shall be serial, extending over a period
or ten years, an even proportion OF the
principal sum of which shall be pay
able annually, on the second day OF
their date until the whole are paid
and to bear interest at the rate of
seven 90 per cent per annum. payable
s7emi-annuallIy on the second days of
January and July of each and every
year.
Sec. 8. The Board of Public Works
node sFSSY said feessa Wor to inviting Rgesn Sealed
proposals or bids for doing said
work, and referring to, the speci-
GatioGs is tBo posted or on file for
newspaper. published and circulated In
said city, hereby designated for that pur-
pose. Said notice shall require a certi-
by law, and for an amount not less than
10 per cent of the gregate of the pro-
posal. Said Board, is also. directed to
spicuously for five days on or near
the Council chamber door
See 4, The City Clerk shall certify to
the passage of this Ordinance. and shall
thereupon and thereafter it shall take
erect and be IN force,
1 hereby certify that the foregoing Or
dinance was adopted by the Council of
the City of Los Angeles at its meeting
of March 8, 1906, by the following vote
Ayes-Messrs. Blanchard, Ford, Hea-
(O. - ~ ~
Noes-None.
H. ]. LELANDE
City Clerk and ex-Officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Los Angeles.
Approved this Sth day OF March. 1906.
OWEN McALEER,
3-12-13 ct Mayor.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-13
PUBLIC ADVERTISING

easterly line of Lorena street to the
produced east line of block 8 of the
Schmitt Tract, and across the intersec-
tlons of said Percy street with spence
street and Esperanza street Except:
ing along such portions of the line OF
said roadway along which a cobhle-
paved or cement gutter has s;o,aI alreadS iiay
and grade and also excepting such
portions of said street and intersec.
tions as are required by law to be Kept
In order or repair by any person OF
company having railroad tracks there
on).
Said cutters shall be three and one:
half (3h) feet In width. excepting az
gutters shall be seven % feet in
width; and said cutters shall be CON
and profile therefor on file in the office
of the City Engineer. and in accordatnce
with specifications for the construction
Of cobbie- paved cutters on file oniotne IN the
tions being No, 7 New. series)..
upon estimate of the City Engineer
will be greater than fifty cents per front
foot along each line of said street. includ-
ing the cost Of intersections, and 1t 10
Gc tSe Leeislatare Of the state q
as amended BY an Act OF the Legislature
nmendns Act became a law March End,
1899, that bonds shall be issued to repre-,
sent the cost of said Improvement. Said
bonds shall be serial extending over a
period of ten years, an even proportion
of the principal sum Of WHICH shall be
payable annually. on the second day, OF
January of each year by coupon. after
their date until the whole are paid, and
to bear interest at the rate OF seven ~
per cent per annum, payable seml-an,,
qually on the second days Of January ana
July of each and every year:
Sec. 8. The Board of Public Works Is
hereby directed to publish notice of
said work, inviting sealed proposals or
bids for doing said work. and referring
to the specifications posted or on file. for
two days in the Los Angeles Herald, q
in said city. hereby designated for, that
purpose. Said notice shall require a GER
tilted check or a bond. either, as prescribed
by law and for an amount not less than
10 per cent of the aggregate of the pro
posal. Said Board is also directed to
spicuously for five days on or near the
Council chamber door.
Sec. L. The City Clerk shall certify to
the passage of this Ordinance. and shall
cause the same to be published for two
days In the Los Angeles Herald. and
feet and be in force.
1 hereby certify that the foregoing Or
dinance was adopted by the Council OF
the City of Los Angeles, at it's meeting of
March 8. 1906 by the following vote:
Ayes--Messrs. Blanchard. Ford, Healy,
Hitler, Kern, Smith and Summerland %.
H. ]. LELANDE,
City Clerk and ex-Officio Clerk. of the
Council of the City of Los Angeles.
Approved this Sth day of March, 1906.
3-12-13 Of Mayor
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-13
Ordinance No. 1881


An Ordinance of the Mayor and
Council of the City of Los Angeles or
dering certain work to be done on
The Mayor and Council of the City of
Los Angeles do ordain as follows:
Section l. That the Council of the CITY
of Los Angeles deems 1t to be required
by the public interest and convenience,
and hereby orders that the following
ESPERANzA STREET
in said city from the northerly line OF
Stephenson avenue to the, southerly line
of Percy street; from the northe~iy line
of said Percy street to the southerly line
OF Sabina street, and from the northetly
line of said Sabina street to the southerly
line of Sixth street, including all inter-
sections of streets excepting such por-
tions of said street and intersections as
are required by law to be kept In order
or repair by any person or company hav-
ing railroad tracks thereon, and also eX-
cepting such portions as have already
been 81 iaded and graveled and accepted),
grade in accordance with the plans and
profile on file in the office of the City
Engineer, and, specifications for grading
Angeles with the natural gravel of tt
street, Glass A., on file in the
office. of the city Clerk of said city; said
specifications being No. 80 New Series).
3D.. That cement curb be construct,
ed along each line of the roadway of said
Esperanza street from the northerly curb
line Of Stephenson avenue to the south
erly line of Percy street; from the north
erly line of said Percy street to the
southerly line of Sabina street, and from
the northerly line of said Sabina street
to the southerly line of Sixth street
Excepting along such portions of the
line of said roadway upon which a
cement or granite curb has already
been constructed to the official line and
grade), in accordance with specifica-
tions for constructing cement curbs,
on file in the office of the City Clerk,
said specifications being No. 22 (New
Sd. That a cement sidewalk five 5)
feet in width be constructed along each
side of said Esperanza street from the
northerly curb line of Stephenson avenue
to the southerly line of Percy street; from
the northerly line of said Percy street
to the southerly line of Sabina street;
and from the northerly line
of said Sabina street to the
southerly line OF Sixth street
(excepting such portions of said street
between said points along. which a
cement or asphalt sidewalk five 90
feet in width has been constructed to
the official line and grade), said side
walk to be constructed in accordance
with specifications for constructing
cement sidewalks on file in the office
of the City Clerk of said city, said
specifications being No. 2S (New
9TH. THAT a cohhle.naved gutter hs
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-13
Ordinance No. 1880


An Ordinance of the Mayor and Council
OF the City of Los Angeles ordering cer-
tain work to be done on Percy street.
The Mayor and Council Of the City OF
Section l. That the Council of the City
of Los Angeles deems it to be required
by the public interest and convenience,
and hereby orders that the following
street work be done. to wit:
1''' ap PERCr Ere STREET
in said city from the easterly line OF
Lorena / , street IT,, t. the produced fsd
schmitt Tract, including all in
tersections of streets Excepting such
as are required by law to be kept in
order or repair by any person or com
pany having railroad tracks thereon,
and also eexeeptng such
and acceptedl, be graded and graveled
TO the official grade In accordance wit
the. plans and profile on file In the
fications for grading and graveing streets
in the City of Los Angeles with the
natural gravel of the street, Glass A, or
city, said specifications being No. 80 (New
Series)
I'd. That a cement curb be con-
structed along each line of the roadway
of said Percy street, from the easterly
line of Lorena street to the produced
east line of block 8 of the Schmitt
Tract excepting along such portions
of the limo of said roadway upon which
a cement or granite curb has already
been constructed to. the official line
and grade), in accordance with speciti-
cations for. constructing. cement cyrSYs' ClY.'
said specifications being No. 22 (New
Series)
3D. That a cement sidewalk five (5)
feet in width be constructed along each
side of said Percy street from the east
erly curb line of Lorena street to q
point 864 feet east OF. Spence street, and
from the westerly line of Esperanza
street to a point 674 feet east of the
easterly line OF said Esperanza, street
Excepting such portions of said street
between said points along which a
cement or asphalt sidewalk fly. tiye e, a.
the official line and grade), said side
walk to be constructed in accordance 9,
cement sidewalks, on file in the office
of the City Clerk of said city. said
specifications being No. 23 (New Ser
ies).
4th That a cobble-paved gutter be
constructed along each line of the
roadway of said Percy street from tho
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-13
Notie. to OIL neaIars

proposals will be received by the City
Clerk of the City of Los Angeles up to
II o'clock a. m. of Monday, March 10,
1906, for the furnishing to the City of
Los Angeles 6O0O barrels, more or less
of fuel oil, subject to gasoline test. ac-
cording to specifications on file with the
garbage incinerator, to be delivered at
Such times and In such quantities as
the Board of Public Works may direct.
A certified check, payable to II. j.
must accompany each proposal as
guarantee that the bidder will enter
into a contract with the city in con-
formity with his bid
Council reserves the right to reject
" BY order Of the CS6pcil of the City
OF Los AHse'eS' HH LE17NDE.
a-12-17 ct ~ City Clerk