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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-20
LIQUOR DEALERS URGED
TO UNITE THEIR EFFORTS

The meeting OF the Rhode Island re-
tail liquor dealers at the hall I'm the
Keith Theatre building yesterday after
room was attended not only by many
members but by about 100 dealers who
do not belong 10 the organizati ton
Speeches were made by several OF the
dealers and ny A. j-7eHEiF4Hs and Thomas
H. Holton, all of whom urged organi-
zation to combat proposed legislation re-
Garded by them as hostile.
Mr. Holton enumerated the causes
which the saloon keepers have for feel
irg alarmed as TO the future OF the liquor
business and impressed upon his hear
ers the necessity for complete and speedy
organization OF the liquor interests
Mr. Cushing gave a clear and concise
statement OF the situation and told his
auditors emphatically that the only rem
edy lies In concerted action on the part Of
the liquor men.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-20
MARYLAND FEAST" At
WORKING GIRLS HOME

The Maryland Feast" az the new
Working Girls Home under the auspices
OF the Women's New Century club YES
terday. was a demonstration OF culinary
skill 10 raise funds for procuring the win
ter's' supply Of coal. II included old-fash-
ioned roast pig, corn pones made after
Dixie recipes. chicken In MARYLAND,
with vegetables Of all kinds and an appe-
tizing dessert, served continuously from
noon until evening
Musical features were provided ny Mr..
Sinons. a blind pianist: Miss Victoria
King OF Newport and Miss Beatrice
Stokes Of this city. Addresses were made
by Julius Mitchell and others.
The arrangements were I'm charge OF the
officers Of the New Century club. presi-
dc1t Mrs Sarah r. Ellis. Vicr President
Mrs Uaisy Hart. Secretary Miss Gumcs.
assisted by Mrs. clark. Mrs. Aston. Mrs.
Jane G.nscoe. Miss Clara Prout Miss Tcr-
tha Milhurn. Mrs. Stevenson, Miss chris.
tine Clark. Miss Florence West. Mrs.
Williams Mrs Hcathman. Miss Dunbar,
Mrs. Robinson. Miss Jennie White.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-20
MRS. ASTOR SAID
To Be VICTIM
Of HER FEARS

Mrs. William Astor, the leader OF the
Four Hundred who was brought to New
port i'll a week ago last Saturday frop
Boston is said TO be in a serious condi-
tion.
She is constantly watched over by train
ed nurses her daughter and woman com
panions and servants; and even the out
side OF her home is said TO be guarded
by watchmen at her request.
Mrs Astor is said to fear kidnapping
and poisoning plots, and insists upon the
nurses and servants tasting all the food
brought 10 her before she will consent TO
eat IT,
The malady from which Mrs Astor 4
suffering is said 10 be due TO advancing
age and breakdown OF the nervous sys-
tenn. following the strain OF social leader
ship. The trip TO Europe this year, which
her family and friends tried 10 persuade
her not TO take, did not have the benef-
ciat effect that was hoped for.
Dr. Austin Flint states that Mrs AS
tors condition is gradually improving,
but will not state the nature OF her I'LL
ness At Beechwood it was given out that
Mrs. Astor was recovering from her ILL
ness
Mrs. Astor returned from Europe on
Aug. 81. after an absence of'nearly five
months I'm a highly nervous state.
After remaining several days In New
York, Mrs. Astor went TO Boston and
planned TO come from there 10 Newport
While she was in Boston, on Sept. s, her
illness took an alarming turn and 1t was
said that Mrs. Astor was suffering from
pneumonia and intermittent delirium.
Special preparations were made for re-
moving Mrs. Astor from Boston to her
Newport house. and IL was hoped that
once I'm her own home the maladys from
which she was suffering would disappear
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-20
rnE MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK
OF Providence, n, Z.

Offers 10 depositors every facility which
their balances. business and responsible
- warrant.
20 Westminster Street.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-20
PROVIDENCE MEN HONORED
BY C0lOREO KNIGHTS TEMPLAR

Springfield. Mass, Sept 2o-The cath
annual conclave of the grand command
cry Of knights Templar (colored) Of Mas
sachusetts and Rhode Island. convened i'm
this city yesterday as the guests OF Van
Horn commandery The following Off
GERS were elected:
Right grand eminent commander,
Charles G. Lee OF New Bedford re-eleCt-
ed): deputy grand commander Andrew
4. Burgess OF Providence; grand gem
eralissimo. A. \. Ciouph OF Worcester: /:
grand captain general, j. l.. cain of Prov
idcncc. grand prelate, David T. Jennings
Of Springfield. grand senior warden, H. s.
Johnson of Providence grand Junior war
den. L. Frman Of Springfield. grand
treasurer. j. n Porter of Boston. grand
recorder, Frederick s. Munroc OF New
Bedford.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-20

quite independent of the department OF
state.
No Information from the diplomatic
representatives OF this government I'm
Cuba concerning the progress OF the nego-
tiations instituted by Secretary Taft and
Mr.. Bacon Is expected at the state de-
partment. for the reason that these repre-
sentatives are accredited TO the Palma
government and officially have nothing TO
do with the inquiry OF the special com
mission, and would not assume TO report
on any OF it's Investigations The state
department was Informed yesterday by
the owner OF plantation near Santa Do
mingo. Cuba, that the Cuban insurgents
had seized - OF his horses
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-20
THE COMMON EvENING scuooI,s.

Cieograp
special attention nuctng non-Enhsh speaking
building Italians Bdghan
FOR
Manton
Point Street
In
to schoo who Is otwf-
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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-20
RHODE ISLANDS BUILDING
PRESENTS FINE APPEARANCE

The Rhode Island building NJ the
jamestown exposition Is now rooted in
and presents pleasing and Imposing ap-
pearance.
This building is the first 20 be rooted
In. Land will be- broken within few
Gays for other state buildings. and there
~ every indication that all the work will
he completed IN ample time for the open
ing OF the exposition.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-26
DEFENSE IS READY
IN HERESY TRIAL
Prosecution Rests in Case Against
Rector Of Church at
Rochester, N Y

Batavia, N. Y, April 26.-The prose
cution rested its case today In the trla!
of Rev. Algernon s. Crapsey, rector Of
st. Andrews church, of Rochester,
n. Y, on the charge of heresy and vio-
lation of his ordinance vows. Before
doing SO, John Lord Obrian, counsel for
the prosecution, filed with the court a
letter to Mr.. Alexander, DR.. Crapsey s
assistant, from DIR. Crapsey dated Jan.
S, 1906.
Counsel then submitted as evidence
the collect, epistle, creed and gospel for
st. Marks day, as contained in the
book of common prayer. Congress
man Perkins, counsel for the defense,
admitted as evidence that DIR. Crapsey
had taken all his ordination vows.
Mr.. Obrian then called the Rev. Fran
els Woodland, rector of st. Paul s
church, Rochester, and asked him to re-
cite the substance Of a conversation
held with DR.. Crapsey in February,
1905. To this Mr.. Perkins objected on
the ground that this conversation was
not in the presentment against DIR.
Crapsey, citing as precedent the case of
was the Bishop of Salisbury.
Objection Is Sustained.
After argument, the court decided tc
exclude the evidence. DR.. Woodard
was then excused and Mr.. Obrian an
nounced that the prosecution rested Its
| case.
Briefly, the case of the prosecution
consists of the original presentment
against DR.. Crapsey, the evidence give1
| yesterday by Mr.. Alexander, the booi
| of DR.. Crapsey IS sermons entitled, ere
| ligion and Politics." the book of com
mon prayer, particularly those portions
to which the prosecution yesterday
drew special attention, the canons o:
the church and other such documents.
Rev. Mr.. Crapsey, as rector of st
Andrew is accused of having deliv
cred sermons disputing the divinity O.
Christ, the immaculate conception, thu
bodily resurrection and the trinity.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-26
YOUNG WOMAN IN
ROLE OF R0BBER
Omaha Girl Holds Up an Insur-
ance Man at Point of
Revolver.
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal.
Omaha, Neb., April 26.-As a disci-
pie of Pat Grove, Ida Terrell, a not
acknowledgements young woman,
has proved herself eminently successful
in her first experiences. She is now be-
hind the bars at the city Jail, charged
with robbery. Her boldest and most
profitable exploit was pulled off last
night.
John H. Routson, an insurance col
lector for one of the big industrial in
surance companies. was passing down
the street on which Miss Terrell lives,
when she intimated to him that she
would like to have him write her ap-
plication for a policy. Routson entered
the house to talk the matter over, and
ask the necessary questions, and when
he had become we'll warmed up to his
subject, the woman pulled a revolver,
thrust it in his face and demanded that
he turn over to her his leather wallet,
containing the money he had collected
during the day on his rounds. The
purse contained 1898, but Routson
handed it over, and left the house to
report the matter to the police.
When the detectives reached the
house to make the arrest, they found
I the young woman in the saetef playing
the. same game on another collector, 8
man named Watson. She has been
placed under heavy bonds for trial in
a few days. Z ~ - - : ! 5'''>
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-26
STEEL TRUST BUSHES WORK
Material for Reconstruction of Stricke,
+ City Takes Precedence.

!: Pittsburg, April 26.-Orders have
been issued by the officials of the Car
negie Steel company, making all con-
seriai to be used in the reconstruction
IF San Francisco, "emergency orders, -
and giving them precedence over all
other contracts.
John G. Neale, structural engineer of
The Carnegie company, left last might
FOR San Francisco to take charge Of the
structural force Of the steel corporate n
IN the Pacific coast. He will direct
;he operations of the company at that
point during the worst stages Of the re-
ouildinp
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-26
NEBRASKANS DIED 4
! IN HOTEL WRECK
Albert II. Bliven, Wife and Two
Daughters Were Victims
of Earthquake.

Special to The Journal. - " -
Dakota City, Neb., April 2 Edwin
E. Bliven, manager of the Akron Mill.
ing company here, yesterday received
the following telegram from San Fran
cisco:
"AIbert H. Bliven, wife and two
daughters, killed at the Palace hotel.n
Albert lBliven was the father of Ed
win E., Edward c., Guy and Jay Bliven,
all of this place, and left here two
months ago for California with his wife.
He was one of the old residents of the
county.
1t was not known he was in San
Francisco. Another son in California
has been asked for the details of his
DEATH
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-26
SUN STROKE
Does Not Come if Ones Nervous Sys-
tenn Is Well Fed

LOGS MOI ZONE II OuS NeISOuS Oysr
tenn Is Well Fed.
I must tell you how food changed my
condition. "Seven years ago 1 had a
sun stroke and was confined to bed
nineteen months. 1870 zs
I was in bad condition to resist the
shock at the time, as my nervous sys-
TEN had been poisoned from chronic
constipation. My nerves were shat
tered by the stroke, kidney trouble fol-
lowed, and my stomach became so weak
that everything l ate, particu larly
everything containing starch, seemed to
turn at once to gas in my stomach, caus-
ing palpitation of the heart and sinking
spells from pressure on that organ. =
My head was packed in rubber Ice
bags constantly for five months to re-
duce the temperature which sometimes
ran as high as 108 The doctors frank
ly told my people that they could do
nothing for me, to be prepared for my
death at any moment.
"Whiie in this condition, helpless
and hopeless, a friend one day called
my attention to an advertisement Of
Grape-Nuts food, which he had found
in magazine, and advised me to try it.
Ibid SO, and the effect was salutary
from the beginning. | found that I
cOulu ulStSI Nldpe-NuIS anu cIedll
without distress. and my improvement
the very first week l used it was SO
encouraging that persisted, steadily
growing better, till at last was entire
ly recovered-nerves, heart, stomach. all
resumed their normal tone, the poison
symptoms entirely disappeared, and
gained 35 pounds. This was more than
five years ago. [ was soon enabled to
take up my regular duties. | need not
say that [ continue to eat Grape-N Nuts
food, and that it is an important part
of each meal to all Of us. It has made
of my 11-year-old son, who before was
a nervous, sickly child, as rosy, robust
and healthy a boy as you would care to
see, and has relieved my other children
from stomach and bowel troubles, from
which they formerly suffered. Name
given by Postum Co.; Battle Greek,
There's reason. Read the little
book. "The Road to Wellville," in
packages. ..
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-26
California and Return, $3.50.

The Minneapolis e st. Louis railroad
has been selected as the official route
from Minnesota for the Mystic Shriners'
convention, Los Angeles. May ITO.
Special train of Pullman sleepers will
be run through without change via the
famous g Scenic Route, stopping one
CITY. Tickets on sale from April Is to
May 5, limited to July 81 for return
trip, good going via any direct route,
returning via any other direct route,
or will be routed one way via Port
land at rate Of $72.4O. Stopover priv
neges granted. For further particulars
call on j.. q. Rickel, City Ticket Agent,
424 Nicollet avenue.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-26
SENSATION SPRUNG In
DUKE DIVORCE TRIAL

Newark, N. j., April 26.-An attempt
to influence the court in favor Of the
defendant in the suit of James B. Duke,
president Of the American Tobacco COM
pany, for divorce, wass-denounced by
Vice Chancellor Pitney at the opening
Of today's session. '.s
The vice chancellor announced that
he had received letter from woman
in Reading, Pa, the manifest purpose
of which was to influence his decision jim
the case and that the writer was liable
to- criminal prosecution, and, if con-
vieted, to be sent to state Is prison.
He declined to disclose the writer 8
name. O s--~-,-5-..- L.. Il,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-26
RICH CHEWING GUM MAN
IS SUED FOR DIVORCE

Cleveland, April 26-Ellen M. White
has brought action for divorce and
alimony from W. j. White, a millionaire
mer congressman The petition charges
gross neglect Of duty and .wilful alb
sence for more than three years. Both
parties to the suit are out of the city,
Mrs. White having gone to Seattle,
Wash, to visit her daughter, Mrs. Ban
croft, until, as she said, "the notoriety
arising from the case is forgotten.
The Whites were married April %,
1873, and have seven children. 1t is
reported that a settlement, so far as
alimony is concerned, has been effected.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-26
MAKE SINISTER THREATS
French Strikers Cause Fear of May l
Tho Surface Today Is Calm.


Paris, April 26.-An appeal has been
issued to the state employees to join
in the strike movement May l. The
employees of the arsenal at Lorient
have refused to strike.
All was quiet yesterday at Lens, the
center Of the miners strike IN the
north Of France. Premier Sarrien and
Interior Minister Clemenceau conferred
with the chief of the detective police
concerning the precautions to be taken.
Representatives Of the great indus
tries, iron, steel, mining, building, tex
tile and provisions, CALLED on President
Fallieres and presented their views on
the labor agitation.I Last night, pub
lie apprehension Of trouble May had
somewhat abated. ~ !.
~ . Sinister Threats. 49,, r nv,
Tho the strike situation has I'M
proved, the. alarhaists continue to
circulate reports as to what may
happen MaySl.~ One report is that
Spanish and Swiss anarchists have sue
ceeded in bringing forty bombs into
IRENE vigilance and are shadowing the
chief agitators and watching centers of
disorder. -ss:;;..-. r. y l. ~
The military precautions include sta.
tioning 1000 troops in the basement, of
the grand palace where the national art
salons are being held, Infantry and
cavalry are. also strongly posted. at
other centers.z = .,st.. 80
The government appears to be fully
| aroused to the necessity for adequate
preparations. Conferences were held
between President Fallieres, Premier
Sarrien, Interior Minister Clemenceau
and the military and police chief, and
M. Fallieres also received reports Of the
great iron. steel, mining and spinning
| Industries.
The strikers already out are compare
| lively quiet before the overawine
force Of troops and police. The estab
lishments Of manufacturing jewelers.
are heavily guarded. About 1,00C
book printers made manifestation yes
terday, and several minor ARRAYS oc
/ Cured.
Two magazines have suspended owing
to inability to print their editions. The
. ranks of the local strikers were in
creased by 600 laborers. The Metro
politan BARRIERS have announced thai
they will stop work May l. Othel
trades make the same threat.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-26
CANNON SEIZED BY
REVOLUTION FORCE
Cars Enemies Steal Monument
Trophies-French Strikers
Growing Stronger.

Kazan, Russia, April 26.-Revolur
tionists have stolen two cannon from
rating John the Terrible's capture of
Kazan from the Tartars.
Owing to a flood, the revolutionists
were able to approach the monument in
boat, in which they placed the cannon
and rowed away.
1t is supposed it is their intention to
use cannon when the armed revolt
breaks out
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-26
SILENCE rs OMNIBUS

Wsfhng Mr April sS nth s Ransd
about the Danish consul at San Fran
cisco, H. H. Birkholm, who has not been
heard from since the earthquake:
The French embassy also is still try
ing to get trace Of the French consul
general at San Francisco, who has failed
to respond to all inquiries directed to
him. ..' -7
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-26
From Minnesota Cities.

t. Governor johnson received checks
from Minnesota cities today amounting
to~$1 ,545.50. Word was received. also
from tChatfeld, where $258.75 has been
collected and more is being solicited.
The remittances received today were:
Madison, citizens, $500; Long Prai-
RE, citizens, 800; st. Peter, council
and citizens, $49l.5O; Litchfeld, city,
$3.50; New Prag4e, citizens, 800; Sank
zens, $34.5o; Brownsville, citizens,
$169,5O. 49,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-26
HORSE KILLS BOY ON
A SPEARFISH STREET
Special to The Journal.

Spearfsh, s. D., April 26.-Falling
under the hoofs of an Infatuated horse,
Joseph Smiley, aged 10 years, was
kicked to death in the sight Of several
persons who were unable to rescue him.
He was leading horse to the black
smith shop and had made the halter
tight about his wrist. As he was 60
ing along Main street the horse sud
denly jerked his head back, throwing
the boy from his feet, then, kicking
and stamping, the animal beat him to
death.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-26
$500 to California and Return
via .'&'f RI Y t.-s

Cn1cago Gfedt weSoeiii 1CeeiiwoJ
Account Mystic Shrine Convention, Los
Angeles, May 7th to 10th. Tickets. on
sale April 25th to May 5th, inclusive.
over privileges granted. $72.40 going
via direct route and returning via
Portland, or the reverse. For full in
formation, apply to R. II. Heard, G. A.,
Nicollet avenue and 5th street, Mime.
aDolis. MINI. G.: zr.--> - ~ A -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-26
A SCENE DESOLATION IN THE CITY
TIL nof MebuM
of their fellow countrymen in San Fran
cisco

of their fellow countrymen in San Fran
cisco.
The work of collecting the money be-
gan last Saturday evening, and it will
be sent tonight. Moy Z. James, Of
the Shang Hal Low restaurant, sent
several of his employees around the city
with letter telling what had happened
and what the Chinese were expected to
do. Every Chinaman appealed to re-
sponded to the call and gave generous
ly. Each gave what he could and sent
word that he would give more in a short
time.
No Chinese refugees have arrived in
Minneapolis, but they are expected dali
~, and relatives here are preparing for
their coming.
Contributed at the "U.'
In the university chapel this morning
students. of the Minnesota. institution
contributed $15.15 toward the Califor-
MIA relief fund. This sum was not as
large as had been expected by univer-
sitY authorities, but many Of the stu
dents have announced their intention Of
turning in subscriptions to Purchasing
Agent Decker, who has been made the
custodian of the university fund.
Northern Light lodge, No. 121: I. o.
0. F., last night appropriated $50 for
the relief of Odd Fellows who were
sufferers thru the earthquake. The
money is donated in response to a re-
quest from T. w. Hugo, grand master,
and other officials of the order in Min
nesota, to the lodges of this state. The
money will go thru the /. 0. O. +. treas
uries.
i Mistletoe Grove, No. II, U. A. O.
D., is in correspondence with the head
state officer of the order in Mankato,
relative to the work of relief. The order
will make liberal donation as soon as
! it is learned thru what channel the
money should be applied to reach suf-
fering members Of the order on the
coast.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-26
Mexico and Return, $eO.7O.

The Minneapolis & st. LOUIS RAILROAD
will sell round trip tickets from Mime
apolis to Mexico City from April % to
May 5, inclusive, limited to July 81 at
the exceptionally low rate Of $60.70.
You can go via any direct route north
of the Rio Grande river and return via
any other. For full particulars inregard
to stopovers, ETC., call on j. G. Rickel,
City Ticket Agent, 424 Nicollet avenue.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-26
10000 BUILDINGS GONE

I San Francisco, April 26.--A map Just
published p here Of the bur burned ed district
iII Of Which are sonth Of Market o street.
ind 342 at the North End. It is esti-
mated that the buildings destroyed will
be in the neighborhood of 10000.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-26

MRS. GOULD LOSES TO ARTIST.
New York, April 26.-In the case Of
Artist Thaddeus against Mrs. Howard
Gould, Justice Greenbaum of the supreme
court ordered Mrs. Gould to pay Thaddeus
$685. IA for breach of contract. ~-"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-26
ZION PHYSICIAN SAYS
DOWIE IS A SICK MAN

Chicago, April 26.sJohn Alexander
cardi is or i inaammation Of the lem muscles i
Of the heart, and his condition today is
considered grave. A physician who had
been summoned from Zion City last
night admitted that Dowie is an acute
sufferer.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-26
LoG-Tow1NG SEASON UNDER WAY.

Special TO The Journal.
saltwater. Mimi, April 26.-The steamer
Clyde will clear tomorrow with logs for the
Standard Humber company of Dubuque The
funeral OF Michael Sutton, who died at Grand
Rapids Mimi, was held today from ST. MI
chaers church and was largely attended,-The
Norwegian Glee club is preparing to celebrate
the natal day of Norway on May II.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-26

EvELETH, MINN.-The Gilbert mine. which
is expected to approach or perhaps surpass the
great Fayal as u producer, is to be opened this
summer by the Oliver Iron Mining company.