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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-19
VANDERBILT I GETS
A LICENSE AS
A BUS DRIVER

Atlantic City. N J.. July le.--The At
lantic City Bus Drivers association is In
a clash with Alfred G. Vanderbilt who
ha wing taken out license will drive his
coach Venture. loaded with passengers,
from the Windsor to the horse show
grounds at Inlet Park daily during the
horse show. He will charge 81 a seat.
When II was first announced that Mr..
Vanderbit's beautiful coach would make
a trip every afternoon and evening the
'busmen felt cold sinking OF the heart.
Who would care for their lowly rigs when
the opportunity offered 10 sail along with
aristocracy? As the humble Jehus are
accustomed 10 make their summer ex-
penses during horse show week, the situ-
alton was critical.
Then II occurred 10 some bright mind
that at least Mr.. Vanderbilt should take
out a license. So an appeal was con-
structed and sent to the proper authori-
ties These. after careful consideration,
decided that II was only fair that Mr..
Vanderbilt should procure the usual
thing
This information was conveyed TO Mr..
Vanderbilt. and he announced that he
would comply with the demands OF his
humble rivals. Anything for the sake
OF peace" he said, with a smile. Il do
not care To evade the question"
The 'busmen admitted that they were
rather disappointed. I'VE hoped he
would call the whole deal off. said their
seer retary, rather than take out IL
cense."
The 'busmen declare that they will
carry passengers TO the grounds for 20
cents. or even less. II cut is necessary
to get the trade
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-19
THAW'S new LAWYERS
SEEK AID or THE COURT

he had been unable 10 get any salts
faction out OF them
A. r. Peabody. Hartridge's partner,
makes afiidavit TO the fact that he call
ed twice at Mr.. Olcotts office and
could not get any satisfaction or see
the persons who II was said had the
papers. The last demand was made
on Tuesday.
The order directs the Olcott firm 20
show cause tomorrow morning In the
special term Part j OF the supreme
court why the firm should not turn
over all the papers asked for 10 Mr..
Hartridge
Apparently Thaw's new lawyers have
entered into a determined fight against
MIR Olcott and Mr.. Delaheld. who are
now acting for Mrs. Thaw, and in this
matter, they have the sanction OF their
client. Mrs. Thaw and the lawyers on
her side, IL would appear. have de-
cided 10 ignore Mr.. Hartridge and his
his associates altogether.
IL was the opinion yesterday that the
reply which the Olcott firm will make
TO the order tomorrow will show Just
how the lines are drawn
IL was also pointed out yesterday that
until lawyers are paid. they have lien
on the papers In case II could not he
ascertained yesterday whether Thaw had
attempted to settle his bills with the law
yers whom ne has dismissed.
Argument on the writ OF prohibition was
heard promptly. At the conclusion Jus-
tice Mclean reserved his decision
In his argument I'm support OF the writ
John ID. Gleason, based his application
on the grounds that the grand jury has
no inqulsitorial powers and that under the
state constitution Thaw has the right
10 he present whenever the testimony of
any witness Is sought To be taken against
him and 10 examine the witness
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-19
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.
STATE BOARD
Of PUBLIC ROADS
NOTICE TO Contractors

Sealed proposals for the cons .ruction
OF section OF state highway In the town
oi dloucester, about $3.50 feet in length a
a section OF State highway i'm the towns
or Johnston and North Providence about
1900 feet; section OF State highway in
the town of Foster, about $3.50 feet in
length: a section OF State highway In the
town OF East Providence about 6O00 feet
In length. section of state highway in
she Town toWn OF coventry, S2so feet In length:
OF Bristol, 5000 feet I'm length; a section
OF state highway in the town OF War
wick. about 5000 feet in length: a section
or state highway In the town OF Bring
ton, about 5000 feet In length; a section
OF State highway in the town OF Middle
town, about $3.50 feet In length: a section
OF State highway in the town OF James
town. about $3.50 feet in length: a section
shorehsm. about $3.50 feet in length; a
section Of state highway in the town of
State highway In the town of North
Kingstown. about 2s4o feet in length
section OF state highway in the town
length: a section OF State highway In the
town OF Hopkinton. about $3.50 feet In
length: section OF State highway In the
length: will be received by the state
Board OF Public Roads at It's office. State
House, Providence. r. l.. until - m, on
WEDNESDAY, august s. 1905 at which
time and place they will be publicly OPEN
ed and read
X de must be made upon blanks TO bs
fi.inlshed by iEe Board.
NJ bids will be received unless accom-
panied by a certified check for the sum
OF 500. payable TO the State OF Rhode
Island
The Board reserves the right TO reject
any and all bids. and TO gi ye preference
~ owns or cities in accordance with Sec
iior No. OF chapter 9s2 OF the Pubic
Laws.
t.ans. specifications and drawings may
b. examined at the office OF the Stitc
Board OF Putlic Roads at the State
House. Providence. r. l.. on af'er
WEDNESDAY 1st day OF August, 1906.
every week day. between the hours OF
10 a. m. anc p. m, excepting Saturdays
and holidays
JOHN n. EDWARDS.
ROBERT 3. TREAT,
FREDERICK r. PERKINS,
WILLIAM G. PECKHAM,
JOHN r. RICHMOND.
state Board OF Public Roads.
jy19tA9
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-19
OFFICIALS ALL
DENY NORMAND' s
LATEST EFFORT

All the city officials interested deny en-
phatically the allegations OF the American
Street lamp and Supply company that
members Of the city council aided a
scheme To force a contract with the Wells
bach company TO pay s26, 600 more than
10 light certain streets with gas.
The charges made by Mr.. Normand
were told of I'm these columns week or
more ago when the circumstances under
which the committee acted and all the
incidents relating to its dealings with Mr.
Normand were stated
The charges now are simply reiterated
In print, and the facts are again reviewed
by members Of the committee to demon
strate the lack OF any basis for Mr.. Nor
mand's allegations.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-19

New York, July 1s-The order secured
by clifford w. Hartridge, personal coun-
eel 10 Harry X. Thaw. directing the firm
OF Black, Olcott, Gruber and Bonynge TO
show cause why II should not turn over
the papers I'm Thaws case TO Mr.. Hart
ridge, was, II is stated. served last night
tappears. that despite its dismissal by
Thaw. the olcott nrm has retained near
~ all the papers IN the case and has not
responded 10 the request made by Mr.
Hartridge and some OF the other lawyers
associated with him 10 give them up The
result has been that Mr.. Hartridge has
not been able to do much work on the
case.
In asking for the order yesterday. Mr.
Hartridge presented three affidavits. one
OF these was made by Thaw himself. In
Il he AYERS that at the beginning OF his
case he retained the Olcot tfirm as his
counsel but that he has since dismissed
At II has certain papers necessary 20 the
defense OF his case. Mr. Hartridge Is now
his counsel and he has been Informed that
1fhe Olcott firm has refused 10 surrender
these papers upon demand OF his counsel
and that they are stil in that firms pos
session.
Another affidavit is made by MIR. Hart
ridge &c the effect that he is now Thaw's
ecounsel and that Immediately after being
enFaged as such he wrote n letter asking
s1dr. Olcott TO give him the papers In the
case. This request was made on Satur-
day few unimportsnt papers were
7turned over Monday. The request was
made again.
/. Mr.. Hartridge said that Mr.. Olcott
and his associates put him off and that
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-19
THIS STATE REPRESENTED AT
CONFERENCE ON GYPSY MOTH

Boston. July ia conference was
held yesterday afternoon az the office OF
ID. M. Rogers, special field agent here Of
the national chronological bureau to lay
out the work I'm New England authorized
by congress IN the determination Of the
gypsy moth and other insects.
The conferees were Dr. /. O. Howard
chief Of the national bureau; Prof r. d.
Sanderson. state entomologist Of New
Hampshire DR. w. r. Britton, state en-
tomologist Of Connecticut; Prof. r. r.
Stene. gypsy moth commissioners OF Rhode
Island and Field Agent Rogers
Or Howard said the statute provides
that the national government shall do
what Is possible 10 prevent the further
spread OF obnoxious insects II was
agreed that there was no hard and fast
line where the national government must
stop and leave the work OF destruction
TO the states.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-19
WITNESSES FOR
MRS. HARTJE GIVE
STRONG EVIDENCE

Pittsburs. July 19.-When the trial Of the
divorce case of Augustus Hartje against
his wife, Mary Scott Hartje. was resumed
today Samuel G. Malone OF Baltimore. an
other handwriting expert. wac the first
witness called.
He went a little farther than the other
experts for Mrs Hartje. by declaring
characteristics OF certain letter forma-
tions In some OF the exhibits showed that
there had been an attempt TO put some
one off the track"
When Mrs. Chrome Bechtold. the next
witness took the stand and counsel for
the respondent attempted to show that
the plaintiff had visited questionable re-
sort with woman, attorneys for Hartie
vigorously objected. The objections were
over-rued by Judge Frazer. The witness,
who was a chambermaid In the house,
explained the character OF the place and
testified that Hartje visited the resort
twice week in company with an auburn
haired woman.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-19
$4,000 ELKS ON
PARADE IN THE
CITY OF DENVER

Denver, July 1e.-Festivities In connec-
ton with the 20th reunion of the Renevo-
lent and Protective order OF Elks cul-
minated today in the annual parade,
which was the finest pageant Denver has
ever witnessed. The weather was per
feet.
There were In line nearly 15 900 Elks,
representing about 1000 lodges Many
magnificent floats illustrative OF the cities
whose lodges provided them were also
In the parade. Interspersed In the pro-
session were 22 bands
The first division consisted OF police
escort. officers and members OF the grand
lodge in decorated carriages and the Den
Yer lodge acting as escort of honor. Fol
lowing this division New York lodge No.
/. the parent Organization Of the order
held the place OF honor. with other state
lodges following
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-19
COMMERCIAL
TREATY WITH
SPAIN SIGNED

Madrid. July ls.-The American minis
ter. William Collier has left Madrid for
San Sebastian, where today he will sign
with Foreign Minister Gallon the new
commercial treaty between the United
States and Spain.
The document Is considered to be most
advantageous 10 both sides overcoming a
number Of the increases In the Spanish
tariff which became operative July and
giving Spain reciprocal advantages. The
press welcomes the agreement as entire
ly satisfactory 10 Spain and as az the
same time furnishing evidence OF the
friendly intercourse between the two gov
ernments.
The treaty Is expected To be the. basis
for similar understandings between the
United States and other powers. Only
Germany had secured a commercial ar
rangement overcoming the new Spanish
tariff and France and Switzerland are
now pressing for similar agreements. in
the meantime denouncing the old treaties
owing 10 SPANS hesitation TO encourage
French and Swiss commerce.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-19
MOTHER AND SON DROWNED
TRYING TO SAVE LITTLE GIRL

Rutland, VT, July ie-Word reached
here yesterday OF the drowning Tuesday
night OF Mrs John Jones and her l3-year-
old son. Richard, OF Granville. ~ Y. and
the narrow escape Of two others OF
family OF five. which were picnicklng on
the Mettowee river
A little girl, who was one Of the party,
had gone beyond her depth while bath
ing, and her cries for help were heard
by Mrs. Jones and Richard. who rushed
Into the water 10 save the child. Neither
OF them could swim and. stepping into
a deep hole they were drowned.
Meanwhile the father had reached tho
scene and plunged In after the girl whose
frantic struggles exhausted him 80 that
he was barely rescued by people called 10
the scene by another son. who remained
on the bank The bodies Of Mrs. Jones
and Richard were recovered later.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-19
PORTLAND POLICE ARE
HUNTING FOR HlGHWAYMEN

Portland. Me. July 9-The police today
are hunting for highwaymen who held up
two men, one In the city proper and the
other five miles out, but within the city
limits, late last night.
Ralph Bailey, aged IA. was found at
midnight lying unconscious near clump
OF bushes In the Deering district He had
been assaulted on the head and had been
robbed of a small sum OF money by
man.
Henry Rines was held up by two men
on Deering avenue In the best residential
section Of the city while riding to his
home on a bicycle AS he had no money
or valuables. he was released and the
men were supposed to have escaped in
an automobile. No arrests had been
made early today.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-19
BREMERT0N TO HAVE BIGGEST
DRY DOCK IN THE WORLD

Washington. July is.--Plans for the
largest and best dTydock in the world are
being prepared In the bureau OF yards
and docks at the navy department The
last naval appropr ation act contained n
provision for a dock TO cost 81 .250. 900 70
be constructed at the Bremerton navy
yard Puget Sound Wash. This amount
Is larger than ever heretofor appropria ted
for dock and the new dock will when
completed be able 10 take In the largest
battleship either In course OF construc-
tion or I'm contemplation.
The dock is 20 he so constructed that II
can be heightened II vessels " greater
length should be built In the future
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-19
GOUROA|N SHOWS
NO HURRY To co
BACK To JOLIET

Louis A. Gourdain, the alleged Chicago
and New Orleans lottery dealer who is
seeking to be returned to the Joliet Qll)
peni;entiary. from which he was released.
had not called upon Justice White OF the
United states supreme court up TO /
o'clock this afternoon In connection with
his effort 10 obtain writ OF mandamus
made yesterday.
Gourdain tried TO file his petition at
the office OF the supreme court at Wash
ington. but wac told by a clerk that the
petition could be acted upon only by the
court and In open session.
Thereupon Gourdain stated that he
would make an application 10 some justice
OF the court and said he would come 10
Narragansett Pier today TO see Justice
White.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-19
FATALLY STABBED IN
FIGHT ON 4 STEAMER

New London, Conn. July l9.-In a des-
perate fight on the steamer City OF Low
ell last night, Ralph Hilton, a negro wait
er. was stabbed three times by Alexander
Boykin, also a negro waiter.
When the steamer arrived here Hilton
was taken TO the hospital and 1t is
thought that ne cannot recover. During
the hgh; Boykin pulled a knife aud stab
bed Hilton, one Of the wounds being four
inches deep and directly over the heart.
Boykin later was found hiding between
the freight decks He is held by the local
police
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-19
RUBBER TIRE MANUFACTURERS
WILL FIX THEIR OWN PRICES

San Francisco July l9.-Notice has been
received by the Pacific coast agents of
several OF the large Eastern rubber tire
factories organized as the Tire associa-
tion. that the agreement which exists
among the companies regulating the out
put and prices Of the pneumatic rubber
tubes for three years throughout the
United states will terminate on Sept. I
next.
The notification practically means that
Gfter the da To- mentioned. the manufac-
turers and sellers OF automobile tires will
nx their individual prices and that tho
Uniform schedule which has been I'm oper-
auor for three years will be abolished
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-19
PERSONAL ADS.
GET HERALD MEN
INTO TROUBLE

New York. July 19.-T. II. Hamilton.
editor-m-chief; Il. w. schaefer. general
manager; John T. Burke. night editor;
George Miner Sunday editor, and NJ NJ
Gillian, advertising manager OF the New
York Herald, for whom warrants had
been issued at the request OF the Federal
authorities charging them with violating
the postal laws I'm having deposited In
the mails copies OF their publication con-
tanning personals" alleged 20 be OBJ
scene. surrendered themselves today 20
the United states marshal
They waived a preliminary examination
before a United States commissioner and
were paroled I'm custody OF their counsel
10 answer on Oct. 10 any charges the
grand jury may find against them.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-19
CONDUCTOR ASSAULTED
AND BADLY USED UP

conductor named Bradbury, operat-
ing one Of the Hartford avenue cars. was
assaulted last night near the terminus Of
the line. close TO the boundary OF the
town OF Johnston by several rufiians and
was used up so badly that he had TO be
taken 20 his home after receiving med
ical attendance.
At the time of the assault the waiting
station was closed.
Officials OF tho company admit the as
sault and are awaiting an explanation
from Bradbury. No report has been
made TO the police.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-19
PASTEUR TREATMENT
FOR LAKEWOOD GIRL

To be certain that all danger il elmi-
mated, Esther Bemis. who was bitten ny a
supposed mad dog running at large IN
Lakewood and nelghboring places, will
be taken 10 the Pasteur institute, New
York. for treatment
II is not positively known that the dog
was suffering from the rabies. No mi
croscopical examination Of its brain could
be made. as the carcass, after the shoot
ing, was disposed OF.
Herbert A. Bemis father of the girl.
wishes 70 take no chances so he has
decided TO have the Pasteur remedy ap-
piled thoroughly.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-19
EXCURSlcN TO NEWPORT

The popular steamer Warwick ~ the
Providence. Fall River and Newport
Steamboat company. will make one of It's
reasonable excursions TO Newport tomor-
row the round trip costing only the small
amount ~ ~ cents The steamer leaves
Crawford street wharf az 10 m and
returns from Newport al y. m. which
will give about four hours M the city by
the sea- q, the height of the season This
is an exceptional opportunity 20 make the
ENJOYABLE trip and should certainly he
taken advantage ~.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-19
FOUND UNCONSCIOUS ON
TOP OF FREIGHT CAR

New York, July ia man in whose
pocket was found card bearing the
name OF Henry G. lie Seuer OF 46s North
Thirteenth street, Philadelphia and an
office address at ie5 North Third street.
that city, was found unconscious lying on
top OF freight car when a freight train
reached Jersey City today
Several bruises were found on his head
after he was taken to hospital The
police say he probably had been robbed
Mr.. Sauer Is said 10 be manager for
the Consolidated Insurance company.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-19
TRUST COMPANY GOT
BEClSI0N IN SMITH CASE

An important opinion involving the in
terpretation OF the United States bank
ruptcy laws was handed down by Judge
Brown In tho United States district court
TODAY.
The opinion reverses the finding of the
referee and allows the claim for ss25 ny
the Union Trust Company against George
VI, Smith. bankrupt
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-19
TAKEN I'LL At BoYOtN HEIGHTS

As she was about 10 start for home
Mrs Ira " Woodward OF Worcester wps
seized with an epileptic az NJ Boyden
Heights last evening. her Illness being "
such n serious nature as 20 necessitate
her removal 20 the RHODE Island hospi-
tai There. after treatment. she revived
and her condition is reported as favorable
TO early recovery.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-19
CARS WITH RELIEF SUPPLIES
FOR SAN FRANCISCO MISSING

San Francisco. July ia-Two cars con-
taining shoes and wearing apparel for
sufferers in this city have been lost
on route from Chicago. according 60 col.
Poppy. chief Of tho relief board Col.
Poppy stated yesterday that the consign-
ment was started from Chicago over a
month ago and that NO record ~ II was
obtainable from the railroad company.
which had been unable 10 locate them.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-19
WILL APPEAL FOR FUNDS FOR
RUSSIAN REv0lUTI0NISTS

London. July l9-The closing session to-
day OF the Socialist and Labor Inter
Parliamentary committee n was resolved
10 issue national appeals for funds TO as.
sist the Russian rcvolutionists and the
Socialist and labor representatives at next
weeks conference Of the Inter Parllamen-
tary union were urged to take action IN
support Of the Russian parliament. "In
It's fight against absolutsm."
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-19
CREW OF WRECKED SCHOONER
MARTIN ARRIVES At BOSTON

Boston, July ~ Capt George W. Muir
ply and Mate Robert Handy with four
OF the crew Of the Thomaston. Me. three
masted schooner Helen L. Martin. which
was wrecked or Plscentia Bay. n. F..
July n. arrived here today.
The crew saved only a few of their
personal effects. but did not suffer much
hardship.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-19
C|BS0N, MURDER
SUSPECT, SECURES
HIS LIBERTY

New York, July i9.-Burton w Gibson.
the lawyer, who was committed TO the
Tombs prison in default OF s25 600 bail. to
await the action OF the grand jury In
connection with the murder OF Mrs. Alice
KHAN, appeared before Justice Rlanch-
ard today on n writ OF habeas corpus and
was discharged from custody.
The district attorneys office made no
opposition TO the argument Of Gibson's
counsel that the commitment was illegal
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-19
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

Reported for The News Democrat over
the private wire OF EDWARD p. SHELL
DON a. CO. Bankers and Brokers, Room
234. Banigan Building
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-19
AWNING ~ lNE0

\ burning awring at tre corner of
Stewaft and Wes'-. instef streets was the
cause ~ on sn G.. fIe 90 be sounded
from box ? a, - y clock this morning
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-19
THE COTTON MARKET.

Reported for The News-Democrat over
the private wire of EDWARD p. Shell
DON A. co. Bankers and Brokers. Room
29l Bpnigan Building.
The Virginia enterprise., 1906-05-18

Miss Hazel Cathcart, whose repu.
tation as an instructor in music has
won for her classes in all range
communities, has given up her
classes and spends the week with
kveleth friends prior to her depart
ttte ure for Princeton, where her par.
ents now reside and where she will
engage in instruction work. Hiss
Cathcart will be greatly missed in
musical circles il the city and leaves
many frienda here whose best wish.
es will accompany her. 1..ss
The Virginia enterprise., 1906-05-18

III Hon. Neil Nc Limits, count ON.
n1issioner,was IA the city Tuesday,
railing q trip of Inspection over 4
.portion of the Pike River road M.
IllcInnis has secu1ed the sum 81
80 coo for road i'm aprovement il hiis
district this year. and mich of this
amount will be used IN the better
|ment sof roads lead ding from NyiirRin,
iasinto the rich ming sections @
the mort
The Virginia enterprise., 1906-05-18

Judge Vivian Prince was in from
Eveleth last evening, on matters of
business. At the recent meeting of
the Great Council Of the Independ-
ent Order Of Red Men of the State
of Minnesota held at St. Paul the
Judge was advanced from Junior to
Senior Sagamorezoft the order rec
ognition which is pleasing to his
many range friends. .e;c..Fs,z5 ..s z:5z5 z5ss.s
The Virginia enterprise., 1906-05-18

Register Of Deeds Palmer came
up from Duluth Saturday, and will
remain on the range for several
days. Mr.. r Palmer has had his Wal
mt street property greatly improv.
ed thissspring, and again takes up
his residence IN the city.