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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11
MOT0RMAN LEFT
TO PLEAD ALONE
Without Counsel to Advise Him, He Pleads Guilty of
Kenney's Death 'by Accident But Judge Lee
Entertains Plea of '.Not Guilty. and Holds Him
in $4,000 Bonds for Hearing on Friday, Aug. IL

Harry c. Mahood, the motorman OF the
car that struck and killed John Kenney
at the foot OF Atwell's avenue hill. was
arraigned before Judge Lee In the Sixth
district court this morning on warrant
charging him with Kenney's death.
The Phode Island company didn't show
sufficient interest in the case to see that
ne bad lawyer. and Mahood was with
out counsel.
When asked whether he was guilty or
not he replied that he was guilty OF the
killing OF Kenney. but that II was by an
accident.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11
MARTIN SAYS NE FOUND
STRANGE MAN IN CELLAR

Frederick Martin OF l7s Point street re-
ports TO the police that he was held up
by man by firing a revolver at him as
he fed up Point street after having been
discovered by Mr.. Martin In the cellar
of his house at about midnight last night.
according 10 the latter's story TO the
Fifth station police.
As Martin grabbed the man with the
intention OF taking him 10 the station.
he claims that two men ran up and inter-
fered. compelling him TO let the man go.
One OF the men who interfered he rec
osnized as a neighbor. and the police. af-
ter an investiga lion. came TO the conclu-
sion that the mans presence In the cell
lar was not In the role OF burglar.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11
Man INJURED IN EXPLOSION
ON TORPEDO BOAT MAY DIE

Norfolk, Va. Aug. l1-W. II. Wilson.
colored, the workman who was the most
seriously injured OF those, who suffered
from an explosion following the falling
OF a red-hot rivet into n can OF asphalt
tum varnish on the torpedo boat Wor-
den at the Norfolk navy yard yesterday
afternoon was reported from ST. Vincents
hospital today as being in a serious con-
dition though IL was said he had n chance
for recovery.
A board OF inquiry will at once inquire
into the cause OF the accident and the
damage TO the vessel, which will not he
great.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11
aEDIT0RS ACT AGAINST
M'LEAN, GREEN COMPANY

petition was filed I'm the United States
irt late yesterday afternoon that the
PtLean-Green Company be adjudged
hhkrupt. The petitioners and their claims
frre M fofiOws. Kr0wer a Tynberk,
3B.02: Albert Double Il Co. s3ls.52: Louis
,mburger n Co, si9.35: total s622 50. All
Ro petitioners are OF New York and all
hf claims are for merchandise
he Mclean, Green Company conducted
tssce store on Westminster street near
|athewson street. and a few days ago
hide an assignment to Clifford s.
kwer.
| me petitioners are represented by Atty.
lenk w. Tillinghast: and the petition
Ss assigned for q hearing on Aug. IL.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11

Because Of New York courts order.
the auction sale OF stocks in subsidiary
companies owned by the Gorham Manu-
featuring company. advertised for IL
o'clock this morning at the Gorham
Manufacturing corlpany's Office in the
Elmwood district, was adjourned.
When the hour approached for holding
the sale. only half a dozen men were
present, including Edward III. Holbrook.
president of the Gorham company; Al
torney Richard B. Comstock, OF this city,
who represents the company; Auctioneer
George III. Burnham, and a stranger, pre-
sumably from New York, and acting In
the interest OF the Robinson stockhold-
ers.
Mr.. Burnham read the notice OF sale,
specifying that the stocks should be sold
in six lots-fve parcels and the entire lot
and declaring that unless the aggregate
OF the prices 03ught by the five parcels
exceeded the upset price. s1,627. 40. fixed
by the sale conditions for the entire lot,
there could be no sale.
He then announced that the sale was
adjourned until Aug. rs. at the same hour
and place.
Mr.. Comstock then handed to the news
paper representatives the following me-
morandum:
THE reason for adjournment is because
George H. Robinson. a stockholder and
former vice president OF this company
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11
zAK|N IS HELD
UNDER $1,000
FOR FORGERY

Abraham Zakin who was brought from
Boston yesterday by Detective O'Malley,
was arraigned in the Sixth district court
this morning before Judge Lee on a war
rant charging that he made and issued a
check on the United National bank FOR
" and signed II with the name OF S. Kap-
Ian with intent to defraud Baer Aker-
man.
He was adjudged guilty and held for
the superior court in bonds OF 81. 200.
IL was told to the court that Zakin,
who worked for Kaplin, forged the check
and cashed IL at Akermans grocery
store. getting in exchange for IL $3.50 and
groceries valued at 20 cents.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11
BONNER WAS
AOJUDGEO As
INSANE TO-DAY

In the Sixth district court this morn
ing Fannie Bright pleaded not guilty TO
an assault on Anytime Bertin and was
held in $500 for trial on Friday.
Fannie Dangelo pleaded not guilty to a
charge of assault on John Bertini and
was held In $500 for trial on Friday; and
Fannie Dangelo for an assault on Ange-
line Bertni pleaded not guilty and was
held In $500 for trial on Friday The as
saults were the result OF a family row.
William Bonner of Peace Dale, who
about 10 days ago attempted suicide by
cutting his throat. was adjudged to be
insane and was committed TO the state
hospital
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11
The n. {. W0RKMEN ENJOY
LIFE At BOYDEN HEIGHTS

The New England Workmen held their
annual outing today at Boyden Heights.
The party 10 the number OF 800 reached
the resort over the Consolidated road a
little before noon; and for time they
had rare sport patronizing the different
amusements.
At ] o'clock the party sat down TO an
excellent -clamhaSe which PEered-se In
viting that IL was after 2before the last
member emerged from the hall
The afternoon was spent in games of
friendly rivalry, the feature OF which was
a ball game between two picked teams.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11
FULL NAVAL FUNERAL
FOR SEAMAN STANLEY

Rockport. Mass. Aug. 1f.-As a result
OF the death OF Nelson Stanley. seaman
on the pattleship MIME. the flagship OF
Near Aomiral Robley ID. Evans. II was
arranged that about 600 sailors should
come ashore today TO participate I'm his
burial service at Beach Grove cemetery.
Stanley. whose home was In Rochester
n. y. died from malsrial fever full
burial service was planned.
The gunboat Yankton from n, Iport
has Joined the feet of warships . the
harbor. general shore leave was grant
ed for this afternoon.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11
DIDN'T MOVE HIS TEAM
AND WAS FINED A FLYER

In the police court this morning William
Heath was fined s. and costs for not NOV
ing his team on Canal street when ordered
to by an officer.
Judge Lyman told him that the evil
dence showed that he had not only dis
obeyed the officer but had created a dis
turbance, and that as he was a poor man
he would not punish him so severely as
he might. He told Heath that the offi-
GERS know the law. and that he must
do as he Is told TO do by them.
John 3. Williams was fined $40 and costs
for revelling.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11
|AO DIFFICULTY
!. IN ARREST|NG
WM.M0NAHAN

Capt. Lawrence about 6 o'clock last
ening received a message at the Fifth
ltion that riot was In progress on
ldy street near Thurber's avenue. and
mt Sergt. Muldoon and four officers 10
= scene In the patrol wagon.
,,he officers found that Constable Frank
. Tillinghast was trying TO arrest VIII
I'm Monahan on a civil writ, but that
Ten he and Fred Randall entered the
7use TO do so. Monahan hit Tillinghast
1 the nose. which led to a scuffle and
4 subduing OF Monahan. The officers
! their arrival quelled the disturbance.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11

DO you know what your plea means?'
asked Judge Lee.
II do not" replied Mahood.
well" said Judge Lee. II will set you
down as pleading not guilty. and will
hold you In srre-y OF 5000 for trial on
the fTth.
Your case will be properly presented
To this court at that time and before the
superior court also. II 1t should get
there"
Mahood was arrested at his home, 70
Waldo street. last evening by Lieut..
Toole and Sergt. Kent OF Station 4 on the
warrant sworn out by Coroner Eugene II.
Lincoln.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11
DOCTORS Wife DRINKS
CHl0R0F0RM AND DIES

Wellesley. Mass. Aug. li.-Mrs. Maud
+. Henry, wife OF Dr. Edward f. Henry,
OF this town. who was taken To the Morse
hospital at Natick last night after drink
ing chloroform. died there early today.
She had recently undergone treatment
for a nervous trouble at a sanatarium.
She was q years OF age
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11
TWO NEEDLESS ALARMS

Box -. at the corner OF Washington
and Dean streets. was sounded ut s:3o
this morning for a FIRE In the three -tene-
ment block at 2se-2s1 Dean street Rub
bish on fire IN a cellar stove. which sent
much smoke out Of the windows. caused
a neighbor 10 be frightened and he sound
ed the alarm. but no damage was done.
At s:55 this morning Thomas Jackson
sent In an alarm from box 12s for q nrs
IN an eshbin on the premises occupied by
John Simmons at 70 Summer street. No
damage.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11
RENFREW MANUFACTURING co.
INCREASES WAGES

Adams. Mass, Aug. 11.-Notices OF
voluntary Increase OF wages amounting
to five per cent. were posted today at
the three mills Of the Renfrew Manufac-
turing company. manufacturers OF ging-
hams here. The Increase was the first
I'm many years st the mills and will GO
into effect next Monday morning. 1900
hands including the employees in nearly
all departments being affected.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11
DREW BOY HELD
IN HEAVY BONDS
To UPPER COURT

George f. Drew. the 13-year-old boy ar
rested yesterday. who confessed TO break
ing and entering many houses in the Elm
wood and Edgewood districts. pleaded
guilty this morning TO the charge OF
breaking and entering the houses OF
Frederick ID. Adams, Irwin Silva, Michael
Sweeney and George r. Weston
He was bound over to the superior
court in bonds OF $500 In each case
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11
POLICE SEEK BURGLARS,
But WITH NO SUCCESS

Mrs. Helen Raynor OF 10 Barnes street
last evening heard strange sounds on the
roof OF her house and she sent word 10
the Third police station.
Lient Robblee. Sergt. Kent and Offi-
Ger Markey searched the neighborhood.
but returned empty-handed.
Neighbors stated that they saw two
men run across the yard and disappear
over q fence.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11
TRYING TO SETTLE the
BERKSHIRE MILL STRIKE

Adams. Mass. Aug. 1.-THE striking
weavers Of the Berkshire Manufacturing
company plannsd TO hold another meet
ing today. IL was expected that a new
proposal would be submitted by some OF
the officers OF the union looking toward
a settlement Of the difficulty and would
be discussed at this meeting.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11
RUNAWAY GIRL LOCATED

Detective Nickerson took into custody
at the Hotel Hallett yesterday Mary Kel-
ley, Is years old. who a few weeks ago
ran away from her home In Woonsocket.
Her father came here yesterday with
Detective Sutton OF that city in search OF
her. and when located she was given to
rer father. who took her home.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11
DIED At SEA

New York. Aug. l1.-Thomas III. Gannt
OF Philadelphia. president OF the Corn
Products Refining company a passenger
on the steamer Kaiserin Auguste VIC
toris, died at sea duI.hs the voyage from
Hamburg.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11
ROBINSON AGAIN
BLOCKS SCHEME
Of G0RHAM CD,
Order of New York Court
Stops Stock. Sale

This Latest rove in the Friction Between the 1ol-
brook and Robinson Interests Was Hinted at by
the Latter's Counsel at the Recent Meeting of
the Corporation, Which Voted to Hold the Sale
of Subsidiary Stocks Today a neans of Avoid
ing the Legal Objection to Its Former nerger
Project
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11
SEEKS
INFORMATION
FROM POLICE

Thomas w. Lawson OF Boston. through
his representative. has asked the police
Tor information concerning the young
man who procured marriage license at
the city hall recently. giving his name
as Judson Willis Lawson and claiming
to be the son OF the Boston financier.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-08-09
..eRoTEoTleh. ..EoR OFFICERS.
War Department Will Not Act as
Collection Agency.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Aug. s.
An army officer on duty In New
York has been having difficulty with
an impatient creditor, who has now
written to the War Department ask
Ing if the military authorities hero
cannot compel the debtor 10 dis
charge his obligation, suggesting the
extremity OF Il court martial
II appears that the officer disputes;
the bill, ana Is DESTROYS of having the
ease heard in the civil courts. in the
mean time placing In the hands OF
his suneriors n check covering the
amount involved as an evidence Of
his good faith i'm the matter.
Tho War Department has refused
to order Il court martial, and goes
ON record with the statement that
the army OFFICER must have the right
in common with all citizens Of re-
nuiring his creditor to prove his
claim.
The complainant has been inform
~ ''''' 80 llDtJ llJi till
for any official action under The cir
cumSianccs. ana that the War Dc
par'meni. moreover. will not under
take To collect bills contracted by
army Officers sRs'
The only action possible in such
cases is when the failure to meet Fl.
nancial ObligatiOnS Threatens IN ,t
tain the proportions of scandal and
reflect with discrcdit upon the mill
,ary service The War Department
finds il difficult at times to meet re-
quests Of this sort, because there is
always the liability that Il chronic
debtor will take advantage of any
Indifference manifested by the War
Department in such transactions.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-08-09
ALLEGED NEGRO SNATCH THIEF
LANDED SAFELY BEHIND BARS
Miss Maude Mathews Positively lden
tiefs Walter Bradford as Man
Who Robbed Her.

Walter bradford, Il negro who is
believed to he responsible for most
OF the pursc-snaiching eases reported
TO the police during the past few
weeks, was arrested yesterday by
Officers carp and Padgctt Having
cause for suspccting the negro, the
officers located him at the Chesa.
pcakc IL Ohio depot yesterday morn.
me Just rs he was about To take the
train for ruano with n lot of work.
men employed by n railway contract.
or. revolver was found upon the
prisoner and he was fined Sits and
given ono month in Jail This will
mold him until the authorities can
perfect their ease against him.
Miss MaudG Mathews, who had n
pockethook snatched from her hand
IN front of her home. 1900 Virginia
avenue. on tho night of July 81, posi-.
lively Identified Bradford rs the maj,
VINO robbed her. Mrs. n. II. Mallory,
who lost II purse in similar man
hcr on the night of August 8, near
her homie on Thirly.nfih street, could
not positively identify the prisoner.
bili the officers have evidence which
probably will convict the negro OF
this crime also.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-08-09
BOARD or SCHOOL TRUSTEES
70 ELECT OFFICERS TONIGHT
Two New Members viii Take Their
Seats and the Board VIII
Reorganize.

The board of school trustees will
renrganize tonight at It's regular
meeting in the High school building.
OIliccrs for The ensuing term will be
elected and the new president will
appoint the standing committees for
lie coming year.
MIR. w. IL. puckctt. the present
president of the board Is Offering for
rclGcctlon aud SO far he has no opp,.
sitlon for the Office. Clerk w. b.
rnbb viii in all probability be re
elected ns no one is opposing him
for the Office.
Mr.. G. c. Smith, n newly appoint.
cd member Of the board will take
his oath of Office tonight before Sup
erintcndcnl OF Schools w. G.. Morton.
Resides the reorganization the tr,,s.
tees VIII transact considerable ron
tine business.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-08-09
Unique Sport to be a Feature at
Exposition. I
LITTLE CRAFT SIX Feet LONG
Models of Boats That Participated
in international Cup Contests Are
Handled Much After the Fashion of
Game Cocks.

II Is probable that the "manlcgs
yacht" will attract n great deal OF
attention and give pleasure TO thous-
ands At the jamestown Exposition
next year Chief Il. H. Sexton, of
the department of congresses and
special events Is in correspondence
with persons interested in the racing
OF little yachts. built on the models
OF The regular racing craft, which
arc 100 small To carry Il crow ana arc
sailed without anybody aboard. This
novel sport is quite popular on Eng
lish waterways and also mt points in
New England The Scotch people
likewise indulge In 1t.
There is in Scotland an association
for miniature yacht racing which
has developed the sport to Il high
degree of merit. Little yachts, not
more than six feet long, exactly con-
forming To the models Of the famous
craft that have engaged i'm the in.
|ternational cup races for many years
past, arc entered in the contests.
Each yachtsman handles his craft
just as cocklighting enthusiasts han.
dlo their chickens. The yacht. like
the rooster, is first put into prime
condition and then just turned loose
to fight for itself. With sails trim
med and all things shipshape, each
tiny craft sails with the breeze, while
The admiring admirals and commo-
doros stand on shore ana anxiously
watch the progress of the race.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-08-09
BANKRUPTCY NOTICE.
BANKRUPTCY NOTICE.
In the District Court of the United
States, for the Eastern District OF
Virginia, Sixth Division.

III the Matter of In Bankruptcy
Joseph Lewis Ialperin, Nc. CPS.
Bankrupt.
To the creditors of .Joscuh Lewis
lialperin, of Newport News, in the
County of Warwick and district
aforesaid, a banirupt:
Notice is hereby given that ON the
18th day OF August a. d. 1906, the
said Joseph Lewis Halperin was duly
| adjudicated bankrupt. and that the
, first meeting of his creditors will he
held at Room No. sol, Silsby Build
ing, in Newport News Virginia. on
| The nth day OF August. a. y. 1866.
mt 10 o'clock noon, at which time tire
, said creditors may attend. prove their
| claims, appoint Trustee, examine
The bankrupt, and transact such other
business as may properly come bercr4
said meeting
Dated: Newport News Va. August
0, 1906. ,INO. b. LOCKE.
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Allan ID. Jones, Counsel for Bank
ruDt. 1t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-08-09
FARMER DEAD; COW sTARvEs.
Mans Body Discovered on Floor Of
Barn Near Dyinq Animal.

ABERDEEN, S. d., Aug. Styling
on the floor of barn few foct
from COW dying of starvation the
dead body of William Mulenbach. a
wealthy German farmer was found i'm
Il badly dccomposeh condition bv n
neighbor, Eugene Webb, who had
made Il search for Muenbach fear.
ing he was sick and needed attention
The dead man had not been seen
Tor three days, and the condition of
the body indicated that life had been
extinct at least two days before it
was discovered.
The Coroner AMI Sheriff were mott.
fled by Webb, ana they made an in.
Vesligation, but could find nothing
leading to a suspicion of murder or
suicide They expressed the opinion
That The man was evidently seized
with heart failure and died spon ar.
Ter entering the barn. An inolcst
was not deemed necessary.
Mulenhach was widowcr ana had
livcd ON farm about three miles
from this city since 1881. He leaves
two daughters, Mrs. w. Sauck of
Warner. and Mrs. Hardtke. of this
city
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-08-09
sHlPsu,LDgRs VS.. FRANKLIN
First Game at Home in Two Weeks
Saturday.

The Shiphuil,lers will meet the
nine of the United States receiving
ship Franklin at the Casino Park
Saturday afternoon at 4 o'cloch.
This will be the first base ball game
the locals have played here in two
weeks and it IS expected that quite
n large crowd will turn out to see it.
Owing to injuries received in Pct,
iersburg, Captain Pat O'lIara will MOI,
ne in The game Saturday. Bob"
FOLEY viii lake his place and Beckes
will do the slab work. Curtis will
cover airst base. Derrish second.
Helm third and Andruss short stop.
MaloEcy will play left field while
Tony" Monroe will look after the
center garden. Either Davis or
buchanan will play right field.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-08-09
head Of Norfolk Team Over
come By Slight Margin
!. Finish D Of THE FIRST nATcH
Visitors Took Flrst and Second
Games and Though. They Had
Match Won When They Came over
d last Night.

In one of the clevercst exhibitions
of bowling ever seen in this city.
the bowling team of the Newport
News lodge of lslks defeated The Nor
folk IClks at The local lodges home
on Thirty-sccond street last night by
SO pins. This gave the home player
tho first of n series of three matches
by pins.
Tile Norfolk bowlcrs won tho first
Z game Of the match. played In the
Elks' home here several weeks ago.
isby 3 pins and took the second game,
pulled or in Norfolk, by i5 pins, so
when the game started last night tho
local bowlcrs had To overcome n lead
of b3 pins In order to win the match.
The local team, composed OF Sturn,
Fraley, Bohlkcn, Gulick and Vaughn
did some exceptionally clever bowling
last night and pulled Il victory on;
.6ot Whit every one had supposed was
&bound to be n defeat. The lnal re.
suit OF the contest came as Il great
surprise to both sides. rs The Nor.
folk bowlers thought they had the
match IA good ms won.
The visitors also did some clever
work, but their playing was not con.
sistcnt and their players fell down
nj critical stages. John Vaughn OF
the local team, made the highest in.
Gdividual score OF the match by rolling
sup n total of 2l2 pins. His average
for the three games of the match
I was IN pins. which IS considered an
Il unusually good score Following Is
the personnel OF the Norfolk team
Williams, Gum, James, w. Bohlken
ma Robinson.
Alter the match tho visiting ElkR
< were entertained at luncheon in the
dining saloon of the home, A de.
llghtful rennst was served and the
lslks made merry for an hour or
more.
The Norfolk bowlcrs returned homo
III n launch just before midnight.
Tho first game of the second OF
( the series of three matches will be
Z pulled off In the home of the Nor
folk lodge next Thursday night The
local 1llks will take fast team,
across the Roads with them and
they expect To capture the game by
a handsome margin
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-08-09
a Healing Gospel.

The Rev. j. c. Warren, pastor of
Sharon Baptist Church. Bclair, Ga,
says of Electric Bittcrs: tits n God.
send to mankind. 1t cured me of
lame back, stiff joints, and complete
physical collapse. was so weak ii
took me half an hour to walk n mile.
Two bottles of Electric Bitters have
made me so strong have just walked
three miles in 80 minutes and feel
like walking three more. It's made
new man of me-" Greatest remedy
for weakness and all Stomach, Liver
and Kidney complaints. Sold under
guarantee ut w. Blair Langhorne's
Drug Store. Price soc.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-08-09
SEAMAN STOPS RUNAWAY


Swings HIMSELF Into Victoria and
Gets Control of Horse.
NEWPORT. Aug. Seaman Gun
ner Manegold, of the training station,
saved the victoria Of Frank *. slur.
sis from being wrecked in Thames
street.
The horse attached TO the victoria
was left alone while the coachman
went INTO the Post Office. Some
thing frightened the animal and il
started TO run away. Mancgold dart.
ed Tor the victoria swung himself in
climbed to the drivers scat, leaned
far out and got hold OF the rcans.
He soon had the horse under control