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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-26
Change In Schedule, Steamer New Shore
ham.

The schedule of the steamer New
Shoreham has been arranged so that com
mencing on Wednesday. July 25 Block
Island passengers will on week days have
two and one-quarter hours on the island
Instead OF one and three quarters as at
present while on Sundays the schedule
will permit OF a stop OF nearly two hours
1t has been possible 10 make this pro-
vision by changing the leaving hour from
Newport from IL 80 to 1913 a. m and
making the return hour from Block Island
$3.50 instead Of 3:15 p. m, the New Shore
ham being scheduled TO reach Providence
on her return at 7:l5 p. m. as at pres
ent.
The popularity of the New Shoreham
is attested by the increased patronage she
is receiving this year. She Is a fast
steamer and. barring unforeseen wea ther
or other conditions. may be depended up
on to be on time at various points.
At Block Island the New Shoreha m
lands II the New Harbor wharf. within
easy reaching distance OF a splendid bath
ing beach and shore dinner houses
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-26
INDEPENDENT ICE DEALER
REVEALS TRUST METHODS

information given me, on the same day by
the Providence Ice company and by the
Pocasset Ice company. and that the rates
are identical
They probably didn't cansult with each
other, OF course. The simultaneous publi-
cation and the identical rates probably
resulted from a simultaneous dream and
coincidental action. Probably, / said.
There was an independent dealer in
North Providence who followed just the
course / have advocated. He had thin ice
that he cut last winter; and until IT was
exhausted and he had 10 buy from out
side the state he sold the ice he cut In
this state at prices far below what the
combine charged for the Ice II cut in this
state. What he is getting now comes from
iar away and he has TO charge more for
IL.
Ice that the trust cuts from it's ponds
in this state could have been sold last
month for the same price that was
charged last year. and just as much
profit made on IT,
why, even now the combine puts in
Ice for apothecaries at the 35 cent rate.
OF 81 per ton, and breaks II up for them
IL they can do this for apothecaries who
take from 10 pounds to several tons, they
can do II for other people
II have receivedd a letter from the
board OF trade committee asking my opin-
ION and putting questions 10 me. i will
be delighted to give the committee ali
the information II may be in my power
TO give; but / don't see how any dealer
could satisfactorily answer some OF those
questions.
Il don't think this agitation will hurt
the people OF Providece one bit. 1t may
be found by the board OF trade committee
that the Ice that the companies are bring
Ing from outside the state cannot we'll be
sold here much. II any, cheaper than II is
being Sold but II will not take an ex-
hauseive investigation to discover that
the ice that was cut in this state last win
ter could have been sold until II was ex-
hausted at last years prices and a hand
some profit made on it,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-26

The Pawtuxet river was transformed
into a veritable fairyland, Illuminated
by hundreds OF Chinese and Japanese
lanterns last evening. when the annual
canoe parade was held, and presented
a fascinating spectacle 10 delight the
eyes OF thousands OF spectators.
Almost the entire combined fleets OF
the Pawtuxet the Swatiska and the
Saskatchewan clubs were in the water,
either carrying members and their
guests 10 convenient places OF observa-
tion. or floating under towers of swing
ing lanterns in the long parade that
passed I'm review from still Water down
past the club house and then turned
back TO the starting point
The three club houses were illumin-
ated with Japanese lanterns, and the
dancing pavilion was elabortely decor
ated with festoons OF lanterns and coll
ored lights. carried in graceful arches
from the STAFF on the roof down 10 the
waters edge.
At the Swastika club house the build
ing, balconies and the flagstaff were
lined with lights and the home of
the Pawtuxet Canoe club was tastefully
decorated with lanterns
The first division OF the parade was
Jed by Capt. James Cunningham OF the
'Pawtuxet Capt. Mulcahey OF the
Hwastilxas headed the second division
and Lieut.. Rosen OF the Saskatchewans
was at the front OF the third section.
Herbert f. Longfellow was chief mar
shall
The Judges awarded the first prize OF
$40 in gold TO Albert eKnniston OF the
Saskatchewans, who had a high super
structure surmounted by revolving
ring OF lights. The colors were well
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-26
FAIRYLAND ON
THE PAWTUXET
Annual Canoe Parade Presented a DaZzingIy Beauti-
full Spectacle, Which Fascinated the Eyes OF
Thousands of Spectators AS the Little Craft
Passed From Still Water to the Club House and
Return

blended, and a banjoist In the canoe
heightened the effect.
Alfred n. Hayward. who had a hand
some design OF powered framework
hung full with lanterns. with a large
blue lantern in a standing hop on top
and a large bell at the bow and the
stern, was awarded the second prize
OF s5 in gold.
George Berry. Charles Weaver. Ar
thur Neil and Mr. Profftt also obtained
most artistic results with their decora-
tions. the latter having Swastika
made made OF lanterns, heightening the
oriental effect that dominated the en-
tire canoe procession
Charles Swartz had Saskatchewan
spelled out with his lanterns; and
George Berry. in a rich Japanese cos
tune, and Miss Mildred Dillinbeck in a
beautifully artistic costume OF the land
of the rising sun, burning red fire be-
meath an immense Japanese umbrella,
with sails outlined in lanterns, were
given much enthusiastic applause as
they passed.
The Judges pere Henry A. Barker OF
the Swastika club; j. r. Campbell of
the Saskatchewan club. and George
Freeman Of the Pawtuxets.
The Swastika Canoe club had 21
boats I'm the parade and was awarded
the $40 in gold for the greater number
OF craft in line.
The crowd was the largest and most
enthusiastic which has ever attended
the Pawtuxet water carnival, and the
popularity of the spectacle on the river
taxed the capacity OF the electric cars
10 it's utmost.
A squad OF United States Volunteer
Life Saving corps bays from Camp
Cole under Capt. Edward Otto. patrol
led the course during the evening.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-26
SEALER JONES
! VERY BUSY ON
MILK VESSELS

Sealer OF Weights and Measures Louis
B. Jones and his assistants have been
kept busy for the past Ave weeks sealing
milk vessels as required by the new state
law. and have now enough vessels I'm
their office to be sealed TO keep them
bury until August 10.
There are still a few dealers whose milk
vessels Sealer Jones has not had chance
TO seal; and these with the many bot,
ties being daily broken, will keep him
busy for long time.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-26
HOPE COUNCIL TO ENJOY
ANNUAL OUTING AUG. 19

Hope Council. knights OF Columbus. will
hold it's annual outing and field day at
the Warwick club on Sunday, Aug. 49,
Fully 300 members. ladies and guests,
including State Deputy James f. Reilly,
are expected 10 attend; and the party will
board special electric cars at Olneyville
square at 10 o'clock on the morning OF
the outing.
Luncheon will be served Immediately
upon arrival at the grounds. followed by
field sports. including ball game between
teams representing married and single
men. The clambake will be served at 5
O'Clock. and the party will return to this
city at O'clock
The committee includes Councilman
Owen McMann, Past Grand Knight
Francis A Mcguire, James T. Hunt and
Frank Gallagher.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-26
MOX|E COMPANY
SEEKS TO STOP
SUBSTITUTION

The Moxie Nerve Food company OF
New England fled a bill OF complaint In
the United States district court this morn
Ing against John II. Lewis. who runs
soda fountain at Crescent Park.
The bill charges him with substituting
Modox for Moxie and thereby causing
damage to the complainant to the extent
OF over $1,000.
The bill of complaint is accompanied by
no petition for a preliminary injunction;
and therefore Mr.. Lewis has the right 10
continue his business until the case is
heard, next September
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-26
.LANCELLOTT| IS
HELD FOR THE
NORRIS MURDER

Allessandro Lancellotti, alias Frank
lombard, was arraigned at Apponaug
before Clerk George A. Loomis late yes
terday afternoon on the charge OF murder
in having caused the death OF George
Morris near Rocky Point on Monday
evening.
Lancellotti pleaded not guilty and was
held without bail for a hearing nj East
Greenwich on Thursday. Aug. 3 After the
arraignment he was taken 10 the Kent
county jail at East Greenwich.
The other men who were held as wilt
nesses on the night OF Morris death. T.
Palumbo, Frencesco lombard and Mi
chael Roberts, were released from Gus
tody
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-26
UNKNOWN WOMAN COLLECTING
UNAUTHORIZED FOR CHARITY

II has been reported that an unknown
woman has been calling at number OF
East Providence residences and endeav-
oring 10 collect money as she says to send
n woman TO the Old Ladies Home In Phil
adelphia, and claiming that she was sent
out on this errand OF mercy by the
Woman's Christian Temperance union.
Investigation shows that there has been
no such authorization at least by tho
Providence w. c. T. ". and Mr. Freder-
lex III. Jackson OF this organization says
that undoubtedly the woman is an i'm
poster and should be guarded against.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-26
RESCUED WOMAN
WHO FELL FROM
ELM ST. WHARF

Eta Matteson had disagreeable bath
at IL o'clock last evening, when she fell
OF an Elm street wharf into the har-
Dor.
She was rescued by Alexander Cam
eron, Hugh Meehan and Patrick Giiroy,
employed at the power plant OF the Mar
ragansett Electric Lighting company,
who heard her cries for help.
Except that her clothing was thorough
ly soaked the woman seemed none the
worse for her sudden plunge. She IL
about % years OF age and lives at 24t
Richmond street
Oscar Haslehurst. night chief engineer
at the lighting plant. sent for the am.
bulance from the Rhode Island hospital
and notified the Fifth station police
Sergt. l.uldoon arriving with officers
about the same time the ambulance.
Sergt. Muldoon concluded that the wo-
mans mishap was entirely accidental,
and that she had wandered Off the dock
IN the darkness.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-26
CITY OFFICIALS
MAY ASK LEGAL
SATISFACTION

The city officials who have received
letters from the American Street Light
and supply company. making grave
charges against them in conectlon with
the awarding OF the contract for street
gas lights. do not intend 10 allow the
matter 10 go by without taking some le-
gal action.
Alderman Reynolds of the committee
on lights, which had charge OF the
awarding OF the contract. intmated
that the city law department might take
some action.
Chairman r. Merle Bixby OF the com
mittee stated that X. Mormand. general
manager OF the New York concern, had
libeled him and had violated the federal
laws by sending libelous matter through
the United States mails.
No letter was received by any OF the
officials today. although one was expect
ed: and all OF the officials who had any
connection with the matter are asking
themselves. Am / next?"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-26
CRUISING PARTY COULDN'T
GET AWAY FROM BLOCK ISLAND

Mr.. Elwood r. Bostwick. manager Of
the Shubert theatre, Mrs. Bostwlck. Mr..
3ostwick Sr and guests. who have
been cruising on Mr.. Bostwicks steam
cabin launch, have been trying to get
away from Block Island for several days.
but always 10 meet with some disap-
pointment.
They endeavored 10 depart on Sunday
last. when the fog prevented; another at
tempt was later made on Tuesday and
something happened TO the machinery.
Mrs Bostwick returned by steamer to-
gether with Mr.. Rostwicks father, who
returned to the island today To- make the
home trip as soon as the repairs TO the
boat arc made. Their cruise has been a
very pleasant one and all report n mighty
pleasant time
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-26

A company of Garnett married people
were discussing the day on which they
would be married IL they were making
a second venture. "And what day would
you prefer, hubby. dear?' asked one OF
the prepossessing looking matrons. turn
ing TO her devoted little mate With an
absent-minded I-wish-my- -soul-were-my
own look upon his careworn face the
obedient one replied: The thirtieth day
OF February. please. kansas City Jour
nal.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-26
HePTASOPHS SAILED
AM0Me THE ISLANDS

About 1900 members OF Roger Williams
Lodge sa2. Improved Order OF Heptasophs
and friends, enjoyed a moonlight eAcrr-
sion on the steamer Mount Hope last
evening
The sail included trip around the isi-
ands in the bay. A concert was rendered
by Needham's Military band and dancing
was enjoyed
The committee included Miles McNameo.
chairman. Dennis Reagan. secretary; Ec-
ward O'Neil treasurer; Th onuas Reynolds.
Thomas Macy. c. knight Morris L.
O'Neil, James Darcy. Robert Sherman, Id
ward Lynn, A. w Gorton. Thomas Mea-
gan, j. J. Sweeney, NJ. IAchtensteiu. Den
mis- Dwyer and Thomas II. Day.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-26
ROSS CASH MARKET
$40 Westminster st.
SPECIAL PRICES THIS FRIDAY
AND SATURDAY.

Good Cooking Potatoes, per peck zoe.
Fancy IL. I. Cabbage, per In. 1c.
Sugar Cured Corned Beef. from 4c to I0c
Sugar Corn. none better, per can &c.
Onkdale BctteriDe, 13c., 2 lbs. 25c.
Four Bars Good Soap SC.
Genuine saiadn Tea, per pound 40c.
Merchants Stamps, Legal Stamps and
Caesar Misch Stamps.
Double mornings until ~ o'clock.
Eight cents per page allowed for
Merchants, Brown and Legal Stamps
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-26
RAWS0N FUNERAL
WILL TAKE PLACE
TOMORROW NOON

The funeral of Councilman Henry G.
H. Rawson will be held from the Bene-
ficent Congregational church tomorrow
at noon.
IL will be attended by the mayor. the
members OF the City Council. and the
heads OF departments az ne city hall
Official notices OF the death and funeral
have been mailed 10 the members OF the
city government by the mayor through
the office OF the city clerS. embracing not
only these particulars, but brief state
ment of the official career OF Mr.. Raw
son.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-26
ONE KILLED, ANOTHER FATALLY
INJURED BY 4 BLAST

New York. July 2s.-One man was in
stantly killed and another fatally hurt
and three others seriously injured when
blast loosened tons OF rock forming the
side OF the excavation being dug for tho
New York Central railroads subway at
Forty-fifth street and Park avenue last
night
The dead man is James Tonton, n fore
man, and the one most seriously injured
Ia James Barskelle.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-26
TO WlNe UP TRUST COMPANY

A special meeting OF the stockholders
OF the Manufacturers Trust Company will
be held az y. m. next Monday 10 con-
slider n proposition that the corporation
20 into liquidation and be closed and
10 authorize the officers 10 take such
action as may he necessary.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-26
BOY STOLE 4 RIDE AND
BROUGHT UP AT HOSPITAL

Barney Cohen. years, OF S21 North
Main street. while stealing a ride on
a low gear last evening. near the Orms
street bridge fen and the wheels passed
over him.
Lieut.. Hartnett sent him TO the hospi-
tai in the ambulance. where il was found
that his right foot was badly laceratcd
The boy said the driver OF the team was
not TO blame as he did not know OF his
presence on the low gear.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-26
Bio AUDIENCE AT BENEFIT

The benft for Samuel Kaufman. treas
urer: Arthur ". Brown. secretary. and
Joseph Philip of the Empire Theatre.
yesterday was attended NY audiences that
completely niied the house. James Ken
nedy thanked the management In behalf
OF the beneiearies and also the patrons.
Walter Dyer, between the acts. Gang sew
eral new songs. and Strap Hill. a col
Ored comedian from Boston. entertained
with comic songs and limitations
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-26
PARDoNS AMERICANS WHO
OPERATED PRIVATE TELEGRAPH

Havana. July 26.-Prcsident Palma last
evening pardoned Miss Millie Brown. l..
G. Giltner and william Augustine, Amer
leans residing on the Isle OF Pines, and a
message was Immediately sent by wire
less telegraph ordering Their release
The pardon Is the outcome OF efforts OF
Charge d'Arnires sleeper who obtaine 4
II on the promise OF the trio not 10 again
violate the American military laws pro-
hibiting private telegraph wires
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-26
SILVER SERVICE FUND s54so.So

From all parts OF the state contri-
buttons 10 the silver service fund for
the Rhode Island are coming 10 the
treasurer. Henry W Sackett. The fund
to date amounts TO $500 so.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-26

As PROVIDENCE
WOMAN s SON

man who was found unconscious on
the top OF n freight car in the Jersey
Cty yards OF the Pennsylvania IeilrCad
last Thursday. and who died without re-
gaining consciousness at the ST. Francis
hospital, has been identified as William
Il. Baker, son OF Mrs. George Leonard,
OF l53 Federal street. this city.
The identification was made by a
friend, who recognized certain tattoo
marks. He said that Baker was a row
ing railroad man. and that his last stop
ping place was at Trenton, n. J. II Is
believed that he struck his head against
a bridge
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-26
VETS RECOGNIZE
REASONAbLEMESS
Of THE REFUSAL

The Providence Veteran Firemen's as
ISOLATION tomorrow evening will consider
the action taken by the fire commission
ers in refusing 10 allow any Of the city
FIRE department apparatus i'm the parade.
The matter was Informally discussed by
the executive committee this morning.
which was not inclined TO blame the com
missoners. as the veterans believe that
In case Of large fire the city should be
fullY protected.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-26
PROVIDENCE BOYS FOR NAVY

William Frederick Backer. aged ~. and
John Francis Wolfram. aged la both OF
this city. have enlisted I'm the navy as
apprentice seamen. at the local recruiting
station. and this morning were sent TO the
Newport training station.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-26
ASSISTANT TO FATHER GRACE

Bishop Harkns of the Providence
diocese has appointed Rev. Joseph Lit
tie as assistant at st. Mary's church on
Broadway. FIR. Little is at present with
the Catholic church parish at Westerly
and will assume his position as assist
tant TO Rev. T. p Grace soon. He
comes with a high record OF efficiency
as a priest.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-26

The work OF raising the Charles street
bridge Is inches mas been finished: and.
soon as the street is paved on both
sides OF the bridge the concrete floor will
be laid.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-26
HAD BAD FALL From IREsIlE

Carmenio Bataco, aged 50. OK l3 Gree
ley street fell 30 feet from the coal track
trestle in the Charles street railroad yard
yesterday afternoon. ami received a frac-
tured thigh and was taken tn 'he hospital.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-26
MEDICAL EXAMINERS ON VACATION

DIR. Jay Perkins and Dr. William IT..
Magill, medical examiners of this city.
are absent on vacations. and Or. George
+. Allison, medical examiner for East
Providence. is acting In their places.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-26
TRANSFERRED TO TERMINAL COMPANY

Tho lease Of Frank r. O'NeII for the
Victor hotel property on North Main
street has been transferred to the Prcvi-
dsnce Terminal company. which several
weeks ago bought the building.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-26
TO CONSIDER MOVING ARM0RY

special meeting OF the Providence Ma
rine corps OF artillery will be he'd this
evening 10 hear n report OF the commit
tee on the removal of the armory to
new site.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-26
CONCRETE COMPANY ATTACHES

A writ was filed in the city hall this
morning whereby the Rhode Island Con-
crete Company attaches the estate of
account.
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Fire. WGter and Supnlv Fui
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Guthrie Proper. Judgment
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Gates Nos 90 and a. sales Of 1905 cam
ceiled and that warrants be iaucd
against tho sinking fund n favor of
holder ot sold certificate as follows.
Cosidcate 30. fo IN the sum Of SS75
with interest at per cent from date of
sale and certificate no. it in thc SUM
Of SS.75 with inetrest at per ce1t from
date of sale.
In the ma.ter OF tax petition of R.
c. Burnsdaic. The board ordered Var-
rant drawn against the sinking FUND n
favot ,t holdt OF tax smile certificates
Nos. i8 and 81, sales OF 1898 in Ga SUM
ot 55. which amount Includes all in-
terest said warrant to bQ dcliyc.c cd on
surrender of said certificate.
Tho hoard then adionfuod to meet
COT o'clock e. 3d.. Aug O. 1906
JNO B FAVOR
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Guthrie. OKLA. Aug r 1906.
The board of county commiesioncrs
met in the onicc Of county clerk at .
O'Clock O.. m.. as per adjournment mem-
bors present were Burke SwanN and
Favor. meeting was called To- otdcr by
thoi-tnnn TaVor
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