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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-30
Some Word PeCuIiarities

"A respectable minority" writes en-
English critic, still insists upon pro-
nouncing the name OF the classic horse
racing event Derby instead of Oar
by although almost nobody who is
not either American or hopelessly old
fashioned any longer calls a clark a
clurk There Is really no doubt as 10
the pronunciation OF the name OF the
great race, since IL takes its name from
the Earl OF Derby's title. which is taken
from the hundred OF West Derby. in
Lancashire. which is Darby according
10 local speech. There is evidence
as to the pronunciation of the name as
far back as 1860, In the fact that n
French writer. who had evidently only
heard the name spoken, then referred
10 the Comte d'Arbie.' IL Is an exam
pie OF the capriciousness OF language
that. while Darby clark and 'sar-
want are recognized at correct. 'sar-
want and 'sarpent are vulgar. and in
the case OF person and parson' we
actually have the same word special
lied into two.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-30
Story of "LuCky" Baldwin

In 1858. or more than half century ago,
little party OF gold-seekers with a
meagre OUTFIT of horses and wagons, start
ed for. California from the village OF Ra-
cine, Wisconsin. In command OF this ad-
venturous expedition was young man
who took with him his wife and infant
daughter. His name was E. j. Baldwin
and made a wise choice In shaking from
his restless feet the dust OF a tanner civ
ilization. He needed a larger theatre OF
action for his pent-up and surging activi-
ties. While trailing through the noun
tains OF Utah the pioneers were attacked
by Indians, who were beaten of during a
six-hour fight in which young Baldwin
killed their chief. After six months OF
hardship. the party reached Hangtown
Qater called Placerville) in California
Here Baldwin tarried and began placer
mining. He appears 20 have been no
more than an ordinary red shirted argo-
naut, meeting the ups and downs OF min
ing luck. until the discovery OF the Com
stock lode at Virginia City. Thither he
drifted, and discovered that his natural
bent was gambling with the mines that
other men had opened. Amid a whirl-
wind OF speculation, he fought his way
with such success that he loomed from
the smoke in few months as Lucky
Baldwin. the man who had cleaned up
$500, 900 in the gigantic deals in the stock
OF the Ophir mines.
San Francisco was the Mecca Of those
lucky sons OF fortune who were rearing a
great city by the Golden Gate. AS a stock
and mining speculator, 'Ducky' Baldwin
shone resplendent. but built hotels and
theatres and business blocks. even while
he was amazing that far from conserva-
tive community by madly freakish ex-
travagances
In very lucid interval he bought all
the Spanish grants he could find near ,os
Angeles, and there spent a million IN
making this ranch OF his not only a splen-
didly productive property. but also one OF
the most beautiful estates ever laid in
this or any other country. II was his
hobby, his pet. and he planted miles OF
avenues with noble shade trees. and made
wonderful tropical gardens, 10 that to-
day his home is surrounded by a paradise
OF vernal beauty.-The Outing Magazine.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-30
TWO PUBLIC HEARINGS
WEDNESDAY Afternoon

There will be two public hearings
next Wednesday by committees OF the
city council.
The Joint committee on railroads will
give a hearing at 2 o'clock on the peti-
ton OF the railroad company for per-
mission to lay rails for a spur track
on the west side OF Dorrance, south OF
Dyer street.
The joint committee on sewers will
give a hearing at 4 o'clock on petitions
for sewers in the following streets:
Waterloo street from Parade street to
Dexter street; Mount Pleasant avenue
from Atwell's avenue to Dover street:
Mckinley street from Elmwood avenue
to Alger avenue. and in Progress ave-
nue. from Webster avenue TO Whitehall
street.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-30
MiStraI'S Tomb

Nearing his s0th year, Frederic Mis-
tral, the Provencal poet is still young In
mind. happily far removed yet from the
sixth age OF Shakespeare. says the Paris
correspondent OF the London Standard.
Nevertheless he Is preparing his tomb.
lane, near his house. IL is 20 be n coTs'
OF the well-known Pavilion de la Refine
Jeanne at Baux. The care taken by the
Provencal poet 10 make IL beautiful will
be remembered for generations among
the neighboring peasantry. 1T r.. after
all. the tomb that is the house we live
longest in: we must have II beautiful. -
body twitted him about his hobby. And
he does the work himself with no mean
skill. refusing all aid. But At the same
time, busy as he In with his tomb. he
stil finds leisure 10 write. He has Just
sent his memoirs 10 the press. and they
will be published In few days.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-30
POLICE SAVE
MOTORMAN FROM
AN ANGRY CROWD

New Bedford Mass, July 30.--Only by
show OF force were the police able last
night TO rescue ulotorman on the Pur-
chase street line, who had struck and
probably fatally injured. Henry Hart OF
Ill Grunnell street. Almost as soon as
the accident occurred a dense and angry
mob surrounded the car. which had been
brought TO a stop.
XIII the scab!' shouted some one on
the outskirts OF the crowd There was
movement toward the car, and had not
the police arrived at that moment, the
motorman, who is a strikebreaker, un-
doubtedly would have been roughly han
died. AS Il was, the police had diff
Guilty in holding of the angry mob long
enough TO land their man at the station.
The motorman claimed that he gave
the man sufficient warning. but that the
latter. who was crossing the street in
front OF the car. apparently lost his head
and started TO retrace his steps, when the
car struck him.
During the evening there were two in
stances OF violence. A car bound in from
Padanaram was passing a picnic wagon
filled with men and the car was bonn
barded with empty beer bottles. No
one was injured, and. as the car was
OF the open variety no windows were
smashed
At the corner OF Acushnet avenue and
Aht sNdSi Iodu On the OulsklrIS or the
city, one OF the cars was greeted with
volley OF stones. No one was hurt,
however
Throughout the entire day and evening
the cars ran on scheduled time, and the
barges. which have been In operation
since the strike began, were withdrawn
Only one line. that on Purchase street,
was under police guard. The cars were
thinly patronized.
The strikers say that they have no in
formation that any OF their men have
gone back TO work. and that all have
attended union meetings regularly, but
according 10 the company officials at least
eight have applied for reinstatement and
IL was said last night that Supt Potter
OF the trolley company would have some
Of these reinstated men at work today
Eight motormen arrived yesterday from
New York. the company having found IT.
self short OF motormen, while eight OF
the conductors brought here last week
as strike breakers went back to New
York
Mayor Thompson said last night that
he had done all In his power to bring
about an agreement. but without success
and he indicated that he had no idea
what more could be done in that direc-
ton. rhe mayor said ne had not received
visit from committee OF the Mer-
chants Club though II had been reported
that such a committee was 20 be sent 10
Interview him, their purpose being to
see whether the fast running OF cars by
strike breakers could not be prevented.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-30
kaiSer's New Business

Kaiser Wilhelm has new fad. II r.
collecting picture post ceras. and he has
thrown himself into II with Characteristic
energy, says London Tit-Bits. Every
country I'm the world In which Germany
possesses official representatives of any
kind whatever is laid under contribution.
The kaiser causes his secretary TO write
picture post card 10 the official select
ed. and this is inclosed In n state envel-
ope or indorsed Business OF state" This
IL then sent by mail. and on reaching its
destination. often In the middle OF the
night the addressee IL at once aroused
which merely conveys the imperial greet
ing and commands a reply by picture
post card, representing some local SUBJ
ject, by return"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-30
BISHOP M'FAUL
SHARPLY ATTACKS
MAXIM GORKy

Buffalo, July 3O-The American Fedora
ton OF Catholic societies Is In convention
here. The federation has about a million
and a half members and contemplates
uniting the Catholics OF the world The
expressed objects OF the federation are:
To oppose and root out socialism, an
archy. perversion OF marriage, divorce,
dishonesty In business, corruption IN poll
tics and the lawlessness OF wealth
At a big meeting In convention hall here
yesterday afternoon Bishop James A.
McFaul OF Taunton made a vigorous at
tack OF Maxim Gorky.
Russia may be bad" said the bishop,
but no villain and scoundrel and pollu-
ter OF woman should be champion OF
freedom"
mo power on earth" he continued.
speaking on the divorce evil. should
drag down a woman united In the holy
bonds OF matrimony. Time may write
wrinkles on her brow and may pluck the
roses from her cheeks; nevertheless she
should still occupy her high estate"
The Protestant people. the bishop
thinks. are coming around to the Catho-
lie point OF view on the divorce question.
Socialism, he said, was stretching out it's
foul hands TO desecrate American homes
and property. Speaking OF parochial
schools. the bishop said he had nothing
TO say against the American public school
system and would not ask for financial
support from the government for church
schools, but be declared the least the
government could do would be to remit
taxes on school property.
The reason why there are 100000 peo-
pie In the United States who don't 20 to
church, the bishop thinks Ia lack OF .e-
Ngious instruction in youth and the ma
uonal evils in public life are due to ig-
norance OF the 10 commandments.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-30
The Lone Man

good plan for husbands and sons
abandoned in summer by their kline
folk. as Is our American custom, might
be to pool their loneliness. II Is not
always safe for reasons Of health and
because OF the reasons OF sudden 1T
ness that sometimes seize those who
are ordinarily we'll for any one to re-
main entirely alone In house at night.
Few men fear the midnight burglar.
With the silver in the safe deposit
vault and the Jewels in the possession
OF their wearers there is little TO tempt
thieves unless they are OF the variety
who steal lead pipes and burrow in the
cellar. But two or three neighbors
living together for a few weeks. with
a housekeeper engaged 10 see that they
have the material comforts OF home.
might defy loneliness and emerge from
the season which to them affords only
n fortnights vacation none the worse
for its experiences.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-30
AmOnq The PIdyers

Mrs. Fiske Is 20 produce a new drama
OF New York life next season.
Sarah Bernhardt's gowns cost her
$4,000 year, IL Is said--by her press
agent.
David Warneld OF THE Music Mas
ter" fame Is now in Europe taking a
well deserved rest.
Miss Florence Huntington, formerly
we'll known In Brooklyn social circles.
has been engaged for the role OF Jane
Witherspoon In the western college
Widow" company.
Henry Coote, who is now singing one
Of the student captain roles In THE
Student King" has been signed for the
principal tenor role OF Tom Wagner in
The Prince OF Filsen" next season.
Miss Evelyn Vaughan. the clever
young leading woman. has been en-
gagged by H. W. Savage 20 play the
role OF Jane witherspoon. "the college
widow" next season in his eastern
college Widow" company.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-30
HER QUICK WIT
SAVED SERIOUS
consequences

Mrs. Natalie Schenck Collins figured as
prospective victim in a Newport runa-
way and caused considerable excitement
yesterday afternoon on Bellevue avenue.
Her horse took fright at an automobile
and became uncomfortable. but Mrs. Col
Inns kept her prehence of mind and was
the horse had gone far, and the animal
was quickly caught.
The avenue was crowded with carriages
and automobiles at the time. and Mrs.
Collins ran the horse into the stone wall
in front OF Mrs Woodbury. Kanes cot
tage, dropped the reins. and sprang out
OF the trap.
Mrs. Collins, although much frightened,
was not hurt, and suffered no mi effects
from the experience. Neither the horse
nor the trap was injured.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-30
REV. Mr.. SELLECk
OBSERVES 18TH
Anniversary

The influence OF scientific thought ard
modern social ideas on religion and the
need for active cooperation In practical
social work were emphasized by Rev.
Willard c. Selleck in his s5th anniversary
sermon at the Church OF the Mediator
yesterday.
He preached from the same text that
he used for his sermon years ago at
the Universalist church at Clinton
Springs, ~. Y.
The doctrine OF endless punishment,
the old fashioned hell and its master. the
devil" he declared, have gone 10 the
limbo OF the worlds discarded supersti-
tions
"Multitudes OF people are aware that
modern science has given them a new
universe, and the new knowledge thus
gained has begun TO make over our learn
ing and our faith in many profound and
far reaching ways. The Bible is freshly
illumined and the nature and destiny OF
man are rendered at once mors intelligi-
BILE. more fascinating and more glorious
than ever before. The effect OF all this
upon religion Is 10 enlighten II, 10 rectisy
IL and TO validate II.
Business as well as politics, education al
well as crime. sanitation and charity not
less than disease and pauperism have
come 10 be matters OF public concern. Our
lives are broadening out No man liveth
TO himself, and no man dieth u himself.
Whereas In the past religion dealt
mainly with preparation for heaven, to-
day increasing emphasis is laid upon
making the world a better place TO 1.-Two
In. The demand Is for religion OF moral
efficiency. one that will work for human
betterment here and now. II churches
would lend themselves TO social work, to
establishing the principle OF love by ac-
ton. we should see an end of war and
strife in Western lands IN 100 years"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-30
COLUMBUS KNIGHTS TO
SHARE WITH THE LADIES

At the sixth annual outing OF Hope
council. No 39S, knights OF Columbus, at
the Warwick club on Sunday. August 10.
ladies will be included for the first time.
State Deputy James F. Reilly OF the or
ganization will be a guest OF honor.
On the morning OF the outing the party
will board special electric cars at Olney-
VILE square. scheduled TO reach the
scene OF the festivities at noon, when a
luncheon will be served. After that ath-
letic games for both men and women
will be carried out. one OF which will be
a ball game between the married and
single men.
At 8 p. m. a clambake will be partaken
OF. after which there will be musical
and literary programe, including an ad-
dsess on the knights OF Columbus as
True Catholic Gentlemen" by State
Deputy Reilly.
The affair will be in charge OF Grand
Knight Thomas F. Carr. Councilman
owen McMann, chairman; James #.
Hunt, secretary: Past Grand Knight
Francis A. Mcguire and Francis Gala
CHER.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-30
KILLED WHITE
TO SAVE HIS WIFE
IS NOW THE PLEA

Pittsburg. July so-That Harry Thaw
killed Sanford White because the archi-
tect was trying 10 prevail upon his young
wife 10 leave him when his mother cut
off his supply OF spending money Is the
statement given out yesterday by local
detective agency which is engaged on the
case.
The story Is that when young Thaw
married Evelyn Nesbit. at the demand OF
his mother. after he had created scan
dal which outraged her and the whole
family. she cut of his credit al her ban
ker and announced that thereafter he
must live with her.
She started HIS young wife at school,
studying French, voice culture plano and
violin. This life did not suit young Mrs.
Thaw and she objected. Family auarrels
resulted.
Last April after particularly violent
argument in the family about money
matters, the young man left his wife and
mother. started for Europe 10 see his
sister the Countess of Yarmouth. She
returned with him on the same boat. He
was gone only a couple OF weeks.
Peace was patched up again. but an
other dispute arose the week before his
mother left for Europe. The young man
was ordered 10 accompany her. but balk-
ed at the pier and remained In New York.
was endeavoring TO get the young wife
away from her husband. representing 10
her that he had no property OF his own
and could not satisfy her extravagant
desires.
Determined that IL she would not live
with him, his enemy should not triumph
over him. the Monday night following
the departure OF his mother for Europe
Thaw killed white. All the week before
ne had been tortured by the thought that
White had won his wife away from him
because he was practically penniless
NEW WITNESS.
New York. July 30.-A new witness in
the Thaw case is said 10 have been found
by the district attorney in the person OF
a nurse employed in DR.. John B. Wal
kers sanatorium on Thirty-third street
This nurse attended Evelyn Nesbit when
she was a patient there two years ago.
Mrs. Nesbit visited her daughter ire
quently. and Thaw and White at that
time were close rivals. apparently, and
called on the girl.
The nurse overheard some OF the con-
versation and the prosecution believes
that some OF her testimony will be useful
In establishing the motive. The nurse has
not been questioned. but Mr.. Garvan ex-
poets to see her in a few days.
Thaw attended the religious services In
the Tombs yesterday morning. Mrs. VIII
liam Thaw is said 10 be suffering slight
indisposition, brought on by her expert
ence In the past week, and her failure 10
bring her son around 10 her views She
is at Roslyn, at the home OF her daugh
ter II was learned yesterday that Mrs.
Stanford White will sail for Europe on
or about Aug. /.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-30
0L0 TRUNK MAKER DIES

Benjamin F. Gilmore. one of the oldest
business men in this city. where he had
carried on the trunk business for over
35 years, was found dead in bed by his
son. Churchill u. Gilmore, Saturday. He
was born Jan. 10. 1893. and early engaged
In the leather business. He was twice
married and Is survived by two children
by his first marriage. They are Churchill
n. Gilmore, with whom he lived. and
Mrs. Jennie Flanagan. also OF this city.
Mr.. Gilmore was member OF Eagle
lodge of odd Fellows and OF st. Paurs
NJ. r. church for many years. Burial
will be at Newport.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-30
ENFORCE BL'JE LAW AGAINST
SUNDAY SALES OF CIGARS

New Haven, July I.-By order OF the
police, whose action was based on one OF
the old blue laws OF the state. all the ci-
gar stores in this city were closed yester-
day until o'clock last evening This
was the first time such a law has been
enforced in the recollection OF the oldest
inhebitant
Drug stores, restaurants and soda foun-
tains, where cigars had been sold hereto
fore, had their cigar cases covered with
signs that no cigars could be had Many
citizens condemned the closing. It was
stated that an effort would be made next
Sunday 10 close up all the stores In the
town under the old blue laws.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-30
OIL STOVE CAUSED FIRE
THAT DESTROYED HOUSE

The overturning OF an oil stove In a
four-tenement house at Millville Mass,
last evening, caused a fire that destroyed
the building.
The house was owned by the James
K Maher estate and occupied by the
families OF Thomas Ferguson, John Boni
John General and by a Polish family.
cred by Insurance, and the loss on furni-
ture was about $1,000.
Nicholas O'Neill, q member OF the vol
unteer fire company. fell from the wagon.
one wheel OF which passed over his foot
His injuries were painful. but not serious.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-30
More Reduced Rate Days for the Steamer
New Shorehau,.

On Tuesday. July 81. special excursion
tickets, good for the day only will be sold
from Providence TO Newport and return.
via the fast and popular steamer New
Shoreham, at the low rate Of 40 cents.
half tickets 20 cents: while on Wednes-
day. Aug. 1. and Friday Aug g. special
tickets will be sold from Providence 10
Block Island and return at rs cents; half
tickets 40 cents; number OF tickets sold
will positively be limited. Al Newport
sxcursionists have six hours at their dis
posal. while on beautiful Block Island
two and one-duarter hours are available
for bathing. shore dinner and sightseeing.
The steamer New shoreham leaves
Providence from wharf foot OF Transit
street. East Side. e:20 a. m. Is due at
Newport at IL n. m. and Block Island at
1:l5 p. m. Returning leaves Block Island
~ $40 p. m. Newport at 500 n m, ar !
is due In Providence at 7:is p. m
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-30
Go0DE EMPLOYEES HELD
Their ANNUAL OUTING

At the Warwick club yesterday the
employees OF the John F. Goode com
pany OF this city, with friends 20 the
number of about 1875. held their annual
outing.
The clambake, at 4:30, was the prin-
cipal feature, and the ball game be-
tween two teams called the Ups and
Downs was won by the latter
The party left this city at IL o'clock
on special cars. Music was furnished
by Baker Brothers orchestra.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-30
FEELEY employees HELD
ANNUAL OUTING SUNDAY

Employees OF the w ]. Feeley company.
to the number OF about l7b, enjoyed their
annual outing yesterday at Emery pork:
dinner proper at o'clock. During the az
ternoon games were INDUCED In, includ-
ing ball game between teams composed
OF married and single men. The bene-
diets won, S TO Z.
The committee included James OCon-
nor. James Henderson, j. Sault. James
Gray, c. r. Simmons and George Whit
man.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-09-01
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN.

Republicans would be foolish to try to disguise the
fact that william Jennings Bryan has returned to
America from his trip around the world stronger than
he ever was before, and that he will in 1908 make
dangerously strong candidate for the presidency Mr.
Bryan is a strong He is a thorough American
honest. able, magnetic pure-minded cleanhanded. A
man who has suffered two defeats and still retains the
love and confidence his party Mr. Bryan does an
uncommon man. They who ridicule him are not wise;
ridicule cannot hurt an honest He can be defeat
ed. but it must be by overcoming his arguments, not
BY ridiculing them.
For lie is not deep thinker nor great statesman
He sees merely surface indications and cannot get down
deep into the cause Of things lie is welded to Jeer-
son. and instead OF following the Jeesonian principles
at the cost Of the eersonan policies which have long
been ougrown he reyeses the process and attempts to
carry out Jeesonian policies to the greatnury should
he succeed, Of Jefersonan principles
Mr. Bryan's essential shalowness is shown in his
treatment Of the trust question Everyone admits that
IL some way this problem must be solved; it is only
Question Of how Men who have studied the subject
deeply say that the is the product Of an economic
eyoution that it cannot be destroyed and that it unless
it can be controlled it must be owned outright by the
government And these men are working under the
leadership Of President Roosevelt, Senator LaFoette,
Governor Cummins and Others harmony with the law
Of evolution to control the trust,
But Mr. Bryan says the trust has nothing to do with
economies that it entirely product Of politics. that it
can and should be destroyed by the reestabshment Of
the principle Of free competition Mr. Bryan does not
sav what laws will avail to bring back free competition
but he is positive that he will be able to reestablish it,
provided lie IS entrusted with office
And this is why he should not be elected president
lie would be an honest executives IA many ways an able