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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-28
RUSSIAN DIPLOMAT
UNDER SERIOUS CHARGE

Brest, France, Aug pa judicial In
quiry into the charge against the we'll
known Russian diplomat. Alexander Gre
ger, accused of approprating "A diamond
ring valued at $1,000 belonging to Coun-
tess Rodellec du Porzics i'm the course OF
a visit TO Kerste,rs Castle, Brittany, was
opened her this afternoon when the par
ties were confronted NJ. Greger said he
had no knowledge OF the presence Of the
ring i'm his trunk. where II VISA found.
and he believed It was placed there by
some Of the sergeants. The count and
countess maintained their accusation
Nine Greger is an American and the
countess is said TO have been born in the
United States.
NJ. Greger was formerly attached to the
Russian legation at Washington. and al
one time acted as consul OF Russia in
New York He retired from the diplomat
ic service some time ago.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-28
OLD HOME WEEK
CH|LOREN'S s DAY
Interesting Program of Athletic Sports This Morn
ing Followed by the Picturesque Street Parade
and "Circus' at Pawtuxet, Where Several Re-
ceptions We're Held Last Evening and the Weeks
Celebration Was AuspicOusly naugurated.

and Miss Muffet on float; animals; clown;
bare back riders parade OF the nations;
Uncle sam; Goddess OF Liberty. Indians;
gypsies (seven girls with tambourines) (;
Italian; Chinese: japanese, Swede; Span
ish; Scotch; Greek
Yesterday afternoon a Joint reception
was given 10 former members of the
Ladies' Aid society of the Ba1tist
church. the Mission Workers Of Tridity
chapel and the ladies' auxiliary Of the
Volunteer fire company, In the parlors
Of the Baptist church.
Lemonade was served by Mrs. III. q.
Corp and Mrs. William w. Bloomer, and
there was a registration booth for the
members and guests to place their
names. I'm charge OF Mrs. Fred Whpple
and Clara r. Mortenson, assisted by Mrs.
Howard Pember.
Those who received were Mrs. T. 70.
Bartlett, Mrs. George b Arnold. Mrs.
William NJ. Lee Mrs. Luther ID. Bur
lingame and Mrs. Howard Pember OF the
Ladies' Aid society; Mrs. A. III. Randall.
Mrs. William w Boomer. Mrs. Cicero
NJ. Dow Miss Lillius A. Boomer and
Miss Sarah Armington Of the Mission
Workers and Mrs. Edward Williams,
Mrs Herbert G. Lee. Mrs. Charles III.
Johnson Mrs Charles II. Burrill. Mrs.
Herbert j. Corp and Mrs. Clara r. Nor
tenson.
The former and present members Of the
Pawtuxet schools had a reunion in the
hall and school rooms OF the Commercial
street building from 10 10 last evening.
The boys and girls OF former days were
welcomed by President William M Lee
OF the associa tion. local member Of the
school committee.
Among those who aided were Edward
Spicer i'm violin solos; Anson w Smith,
tenor solos; Almon e. Burnham, bass
solos with Mrs. Holmes and Walter II.
Angel as accompanies. Led by Mrs.
Frank Sheldon. a former teacher. and
some of the graduates Of long ago. old
songs were sung and refreshments were
served by the patronesses.
A register for visitors was maintained
by Bert c. Barstow. a former Edgewood
-ptiteil-aHa- guest present was from Arizo-
ma The committee was made up as fol-
lows: Miss Huldah ID. Sheldon, chair
man: Miss Betsey A Williams. Miss Re
becca w Sheldon. Miss Bertha A. Bloc
mer. Miss Jane Bloomer, Miss Blanche s.
Johnson Miss Jessica a. Shurtlen, Ben
iamin s. Lee, Frank \. Fearney' Nj. u
and Horace q. Belcher.
The patronesses were Mrs. Caroline A
! (Remington) Rhodes. Mrs. Harriet NJ
! CSweeD Sheldon. Miss Sally A Smith
/ Miss Mary T. Sheldon. Mrs William A
/ Splcer. Mrs Arthur +. Austin Mrs VIII
! liam A. Lee. Mrs. Joseph p Burlingame
| Mrs Robert r. Smith. Mrs. Alanson Alex
ander. Mrs Mary +. (Bloomer) Greene
| and Mrs George f.. Arnold.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-28
BAY STATE SCORES At SEA GIRT

Sea Girt. y j.. Alug 2s-In today's
contest open TO teams OF six from any
veteran National Guard organization
-n-AnX- -A1nie. each competition fired
ten shots az 200 yards The prize was
a trophy TO he held by the organization
winning ~ for one year An organiha-
tion winning the trophy three times,
not necessarily an succession will be
entitled TO hold and own the same.
The score OF the Old Guard of Massa- 70
chusetts. the winning team follows:
capt Buntou f3. Capt stewart as.
capt Wise al. Mai Hlnman a. Capt.
Cannon - and Lieut.. Tornrose as.
Total 260.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-28
PAYERS DIFFER
WITH REASONS
Of Mr.. S[ADE

Members Of the Founders and PAYERS
union deny the statement OF Commission
er S,ade 10 the effect that the reason for
the slow work on Westminster street IL
that few PAYERS can be had.
They say it is the fault of the commits
sloner that the work has not progressed
more rapidly. claiming that some time
ago the commissioner announced that he
would receive no more applications, as he
had enough on hand
They also claim that they are asked TO
come to work about midnight and work
also during the day; and they feel that
they should be paid for the whole night.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-28
RUGGE rs Of NEWS

Louis Brockett. a pitcher OF the Bugalo
baseball club. has been sold to the New
York American League club. He viii not
leave BuSalo until the end OF the Eastern
League season.
The notila of FIVE torpedo boat destroy
ers sailed from Portland today for Rock
land 10 ioin the fourth division OF the
North Atlantic squadron at Rockland.
The dVErrUvcrs. which ifttt -AAeH here sev-
eral days got under way at 9:45 a. mn
A telegram has been received at the
Harvard Astronomical Observatory from
Prof w. w. Campbell az Lick Obscrva-
tory. California. stating that Hopn g
comet was observed by Faith. Aug =.
7523 Greenwich meantime. In right ascen-
sion q hours A. minutes 1876 second decll-
nation plus 10 degrees Is minutes 30 sec
onds
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-28
BAND CASE IS
HEARD BEFORE
UNION TO-DAY

The executive board OF the Musicians
union met this morning at the rooms Of
the local, 206 WeybOsset street. to discuss
the situation arising over the bands in
the firemens parade.
II was at first reported that the union
here would not be in position 10 act upon
the question, but the international ruled
that it should first he taken up here.
This was done today ond the evidences
wos presented a number OF witnesses,
members of the American band. beins eX-
amined.
The testimony was rather lengthy and
OF 2:i5 the meeting adjourned to assemble
again tomorrow morning at II.
At that time the remainder OF the wit
nesses will be examined and at the after
noon session the case will be decided.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-28
BOY MURDERS
FATHER To GET
$500 FROM HIM

Spokane. Wash. Aug. S.-James +.
sloane. a pioneer merchant of this city.
was killed last night by his 17-year-old
sop. sidney. The body was found today
behind pic or rocks mn aifey-H near
his home on Sixth avenue, near Stevens
street There were great gashes In his
head and a trail OF blood led from the al
ley 10 Mr.. Slcane's home. Investigation
proved that he was murdered in his room
shortly after midnight. the body then
being placed I'm a wheelbarrow and carried
60 the alley.
When taken into custody Sidney Sloane
confessed that he had killed his father
with an axe. The hoy said he hoped to
get possession Of $500 which he thought
his father carried.
Mr. Sloane has been one OF Spokane 3
leading merchants for years.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-28
Pino Guerra Only Leader Not
Likely To Submit
Promise Of Amnesty Will Probably Induce Other Insugen
Generals To Order Their Forces To Lay Down Their Arms
Government Has Suspended tho EnIstm nj Of Recruits To
Await the Effect Of President PaImaS Proclamation Fay
Of tho Artillery and Of thS Rural Guards Has Eesn Raised

Havana. Aug 2S-The enlistment Of
volunteers by the government has been
suspended until the effect OF President
Palma's offer OF amnesty to the insur-
gents can be determined
At the palace confidence is felt that the
great body OF rebels who have been car
ried away with the idea that they were
10 have a conspicuous part In the over
throw of the Palma administration will
seize the present opportunity 20 return
TO lawful pursuits rather than jeopardiZe
their liberty by further supporting what
the government characterizes as "A hope
less cause.
Senator Dolz. the Moderate leader, fol-
lowing his conference with President Pal
ma. declared early today that with the
exception OF Pine Guerra all the lnsur-
gent leaders were prepared 10 disband
their men II assured OF immunity
Guerra Is yet 10 be reckoned with. II
seemingly reliable reports can be credited
ne has with him a formidable body OF
men. but his recent Inactivity leaves the
impression that he desires rather to.make
a display of force than TO do any serious
hghting. His earlier promises TO capture
Pinar Del Rio and then 20 march upon
Havana followed by a period OF mac
tivity has apparently injured his pres
who had expected him TO make a bold
dash against the government forces
President Palma's peace expressio>s OF
yesterday have made a good impression.
particularly among business men whose
interests are seriously threatened by the
disturbed conditions OF affairs. President
Palmas son IS now I'm the army and his
daughter has become an army nurse.
These enlistments have also had good
effect.
REVOLT NEAR END.
Investigation made OF the statement
made by Senator Dolz. leader OF the LIB
eral party at the conclusion OF a confer
ence with President Palma at midnight
10 the effect that practically al the in
surgent leaders OF consequence. except
Pine Guerra. had sgnihed their willing
ness 20 disband their men II all were pos
itively guaranteed immunity from their
insurrectionary acts. was an exaggera-
ton. but the impression is very general
today that the insurgents. with the ex-
ception of Pine Guerra, will shortly lay
down their arms. In the meanwhile IL Is
asserted all recruiting will cease.
The pay Of the artillerymen and rural
guards has been raised, the officers get
ting a 20 per cent increase and the pri-
Yates an increase OF 80 per cent.
Congressman Carlos Mendieta, leader OF
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-28
GOOD TINE FOR CHILDREN
Ar THE PARK TOMORROW

The children who have attended the
Fairgrounds In the various schoolyards
this summer will be given an outing and
field day at Roger Williams park tomor-
row afternoon
They will be taken to the park I'm spe-
cal cars furnished by the courtesy OF
the Rhode Island company, and an inter
esting program Of games and sports has
been arranged by the committee.
The band from the Sockanosset schoo
will furnish music in front Of the park
musium.
The committee consists Of Arthur III
Watson. Thomas w Waterman Joseph
j McCanrcy. Mrs. Caesar Misch and
Mayor Dyer
charge OF the children
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-28
STOLE SA|LBOAT,
HAD CLOSE CALL,
THEN ARRESTED

Stanley Michaud and William Guild,
boys. yesterday afternoon took without
OF Benjamin Benson and had gone but a
little way when the boat began 10 hll and
soon sank so deep that only the mast was
above water
Guild was washed overheard and only
10 the gunwale.
Michaud was able 10 keep on the deck.
His plight was seen from shore and a
power boat brought the boys TO shore.
where they were taken into custody by
Detective Monahan.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-28
STANDARD OIL NOT
TO G0BBlE DISTIllERIES

New York Aug 2s-M r. Elliott.
general counsel for the standard Ou
company was shown the telegram from
Peoria, Ills, 20 the effect that the
Standard OH company had taken steps
60 acquire all OF the princapal distil-
leries In the United States as the result
OF the passage OF the denatur,d alcohol
bin BY congress
Nothing could be more absurd"
said Mr. Elliott concerning the mat
ter. The Standard oil company has
taken no steps In this direction what
ever nor will a. We have no interest
whatever in huying up distilleries or
in the manufacture OF denatured al
eohol There has been no negotiations
10 this end and no talk Of any"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-28
BOYS FRANKS LED
To WRECk|NG
Of AN AUTO

At noon today Dr n B Bouchard OF
JIG Academy avenue left his auto stand
ing In front OF the corner OF Atwell's and
Academy avenues. taking care. on ac-
count OF the steep incline 10 cramp the
wheels TO the curb before leaving the
machine.
Some mischievous boys Strengthened the
wheel and the machine started down At
wells avenue hill and when in front OF
stephen McMaugh's store. collided with
a heavy team, wrecking the auto and
slightly damaging the team.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-28
MRS. E. B. ARMIT
WEBS A PARTISAN
A" Adams Daughter United to Paul Ernest Napoleon Dr.
Like erseIfat High Noon Today Newport Couple
Left Immediately for New York and Will Take Honey.
Trip Around the World

Mrs Evelyn Braintree Armit daugh-
ter of "Al" Adams, one-time policy king.
was quietly married at high noon today
al Newport to Paul Ernest Napoleone. Of
Paris, and the couple left Immediately
after the wedding breakfast for a trip
around the world
Ii was the second marital venture of
each OF the contracting parties. both stat
ing in their application for a marriage
license that they had been divorced.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev Attilla Webb Of the First Presbyte-
rian church. I'm that ediice. and the only
witness was Mrs "Al' Adams. mother of
the bride
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-28
KELLOGG MONUMENT DEDICATED

Portland. Me, Aug. pa monument
erected 10 the memory OF Rev. Elijah
Kellogg, the author and writer of boy S
books was dedicated this afternoon at
Harpswel Centre. The monugent is a
rectangular shaft OF granite about eight
feet high and stonds on a sltely spot near
the church in which for more than 80
years Mr.. Kellogg preached.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-28
SOCIETY" PAYS
ANNUAL VISIT
To OLD ROCKY

Mr. and Mrs Pembroke Jones. with
party OF about 80. including many OF the
noelbe society folks OF Newport. arrived
at Rocky Point this afternoon aboard
Mr.. Jones yacht. --
They paid their respects TO every
amusement that the resort afforded
Harry Lehr acting as leader. and al the
chutes the pond seemed 10 strike their
particular hobby, though the circle
swing and other features received gener-
Gus patronage.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-28

In the license application Mrs. Armit
gave her age as o. and the groom said
he was &C.
A wedding breakfast was served and
the couple left on the l o'clock train for
New York. where they will take a steam
er Tor Europe. They will be gone about
a year.
Mrs Armit was divorced at Newport
about 10 months ago from Robert Lee
Armit. She is one OF the two daughters
or Albert j. Adams. the policy king who
came OF Rhode Island stock and has rel
atlves now living i'm Bristol county.
Adams is reputed 10 have lost several
millions in the recent failure of a New
York bucket shop.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-28
NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the DeN
Lime Rock Company will be held at
75 Westminster street Room S, Prd
dence, Il. l.. on Monday. September
1906, at o'clock p. m, for the elect
Of officers and any other business ca
ing before II.
nERRERT HARRIS SecretarJ
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-28

New York. Aug. 2S.--An engagement
of $780, 600 worth OF gold In Australia
was announced by Brown Brothers OF
this city today. This is i'm addition to
an engagement OF similar amount
announced yesterday.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-28
JOHN R. TnkYER OUT
Of GUBERNAT0RlaL RACE

Worcester. Mass. Aug. 2s.-John r.
Thayer of Worcester I'm a statement is
sued today positively declares that he
will not be- "A candidate for the Democrat
&C. nomination FOR governor.
u will not be a candidate FOR governor
this fall under any circumstances what
ever"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-28
the GRAIN MARKET
WHEAT.
READVltlE RACES POSTPONED

Readville. Mass, Aug. 2S.-The trott
races which were on the card at
Readville track this afternoon have h
postponed because OF a heavy track
lowing the rain OF last night. They viii
run off tomorrow.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-28
MRS. lONaW CRTH OPENS EXPOSITION

Cincinnati, Aug. S.-With simple cere-
mony the annual Cincinnati Industrial ex-
position was formally opened today by
Mrs Nicholas Longworth. She pressed a
golden button in Music hall that set a
chime OF bells ringing. This was the sig
nal for the opening Of the festival Mrs.
Longworth was enthusiastically cheered.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-28
GOOD CROWD GOES TO NEWPORT

The steamer Warwick took a goodly
number on the reduced rate trip 20 New
port this morning \ stop OF four hours
permitted the eNcursionists 20 see all the
sights and return at clock
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-28
SUE FOR sl5OO ON BOOK ACCOUNT

Joseph Joskovitz and Isaac Woolf. doing
business az the Providence Cornice com
pany. have entered suit against Max
count.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-28
BANK TROUBLE
RUMORS EXCITE
NY. F|NANC|ERS

New York. Aug. 2s.-There was some
excitement this afternoon in bankina
circles of rumors OF trouble I'm a trust
company Of Philadelphia.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-28
THE COTTON MARKET.

Reported for The News Democrat o.
the private wire Of EDWARD =. SHI
DON d CO, Bankers and Brokers, Ro
2A. Banigan Building.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-28
new YORK STOCK MARKET.

Reported for The News-Democrat owe
the private wire Of EDWARD p. SHEL
DON & co, Bankers and Brokers. Roor
23i. Banigan Building.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-01-25
PARTY AT
BENEFITS MARSH

On invitation of Mr.. and Mrs. A. E.
Bennett, and Of Miss Eva and Emery
Bennett, two sleigh loads of young
persons went out to the Bennett
village on the cranberry marsh Fri
day evening, and spent the evening in
dancing and merry-making at that
place There were nearly forty in all
who went, and they arrived there
shortly after 10 O'Clock. They were
treated to fine supper, one of The
famous Bennett kind, and spent the
rest Of the evening in dancing in the
hall on the marsh.
At about half past two O'Clock the
party broke up, after an evening spent
as pleasantly as all evenings at this
hospitable home are, and the two loads
started for home. A series of un-
fortunate incidents featured in the
return trip. First, the smaller sleigh
broke down. and part of it's load
joined the carry.all load. This in turn
got off the track and did not discover
the difference till they were two
miles out of the way. All hands got
out of the sleigh. however, and after
some confusion, though the party did
not arrive ia the city till 7 O'Clock
Saturday morning. Despite the i'll
fortune on the way home, which
really added to the fun of the trip,
all had very pleasant time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-01-25
SNOW SAVES HIS LIFE
Track Is Made Slippery By Snow.
and Man Under Cars Escapes
Injury.

Snow and the cold snap on Monday
probably saved at least one young man
from injury. and maybe from death.
When the Chicago & North Western
train for NekooSa left at twelve
O'Clock Monday noon, a young man
who had been standing on the plat
form at the depot, ran toward the
train and attempted to get onto a car
while it was moving.
AS be jumped for the car step, his
foot slipped and he fell under the car.
He fell in such way that his ankle was
across the rail, and before he could
extract himself from the perilons
position, the car wheel touched his
ankle. The man was wearing a pair
snow was thrown on them, making
them slippery. The car wheel rolling
against the mans leg pushed it ahead
of the wheel for some distance. The
man clung to the iron work of the car,
and was carried along half a car
length with his foot being crowded
along the rail by the car wheel.
The attention of the train crew was
called to it, and the train imme-
diately stopped. When he was rescued
from his position, the young man was
considerably frightened and would
not give his name to the Car crew.
His ticket was for Nekoosa, where he
went.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-01-25
BOUNTIES PAID
WOOD COUNTY MEN

Among other statistics that are in
cIuded in the minutes of the county
board at its last meeting, one coming
from the county clerks and county
treaSurer'S report is rather interest
ing, 1t related to the number of wild
animals upon which the county has
paid counties during the year. The
animals that Wood county offer alone,
are hen hawk and crows. Those upon
which Wood county and the state pay
equal amounts, are wolves and wild
cats. During 1905, County Clerk
George Davis paid issued certificates
OF ten cents bounty on 1,054 crows and
twenty-five cents bounty on eighty
hen hawks.
Also during 1905 bounty was paid
on thirty-Seven wolves and twelve
wild cats. The wolves come mostly
from Rock, Richfield, Cary and
Wood towns, also Cranmoor, and the
wild cats from Sigel, Rudolph, Grand
Rapids and Saratoga. For crows and
hen hawks alone, $l25.4 was paid.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-01-25
SINGLE TRAIN In
HEAD END COLLISION

| 1t is seldom that a train has q
collision with itself, or that a train
has head end collision when 1t is
alone on track. This happened or
the BirOn branch of the Green Bay &
Western last week The switch
engine and several cars were being
pushed to Biron, and while going at d
slow rate of speed. at John Possley's
crossing, two of the cars were tipped
from the track by the snow, and
sections of them coming in contact
with the front of the engine, the
door to the front end of the boiler was
broken in.
One of the cars was tipped onto its
side, and the other almost. The
latter was returned to the track
without much trouble, and the other
was restored to its proper position
only after much labor on the part of
the trainmen. Yardmaster Collier
and Brakeman Brennan escaped in
jury by being in the engine at the
time, where they had gone to escape
the storm and cold. The engine was
brought to Grand Rapids to wait till
the track was cleared.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-01-25

finally overcome and fell. She fell
onto her left side, facing the road,
and afterward had turned over onto
her right side.
In this position she was found by
John Potts on Saturday at about
three O'Clock. He notified Bert
Harrison, who approached with a
snow piOw. and Harrison came to
NekoOSa on one of his horses and
notified Sheriff Little by phone. A
jury was impaneled, who viewed the
remains Saturday night, when they
were brought to NekooSa. District
Attorney BraZeau was notified, and
he went to Nekoosa Monday and con-
Quoted the examination, which
brought out the above facts.
Miss Lulu Ostrum was a daughter
of II. E. OStrum's first wife The has
been married three timeS.) and
through having no proper motherly
care and advice, had wandered a
little away from what was best for a
young girl. She stayed with her
grandfather, who cared for her as
best he could. The funeral service
was held Wednesday from the Han
cock church. and interment made in
the Plainfield cemetery.