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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-02

each horse while the fair goddess held
red, white and blue ribbons as reins.
The second section Of the float was the
eagle nest, with the mother feeding the
young; and the final section represented
the landing OF Roger Williams. with
James T. Dolan representing that ven
erable character.
Bach member OF the local aerie wore
distinguishing emblems peculiar 10 Prov-
dence. On each cap was clam with the
figures "99' thereon; and each member
was provided with a neat special watch
fob finished in dull gold. 1t was heart
shaped. with the figure OF an eagle In the
centre. and bore the inscription New
England Field Day, Aug 2, 1906. +. o. +. .
The fob was attached 10 a ribbon upon
which were the words Providence Aerie
99"
The committee OF arrangements OF lne
local aerie who were responsible for the
natty appearance OF the members consists
OF w. j. Powers, chairman, James Dolan.
William f. Names. j. III. Bradshaw.
Ralph Storm, James Donnelly, John Il.
Good, Jr, and Thomas Cunningham.
Michael T. Braney acted as marshal
II was estimated that at least 25 900
visitors had arrived In Worcester by
noon. including fully 5000 members OF the
order. The parade started at l0:30 from
Salem square and after a short march
was reviewed by Gov. Curtis Guild, Jr.,
and Mayor John T. Duggan and II. ID.
Davis. grand worthy president OF the or
der. at the city hall.
Following the parade came the big bar
becue and field events at Greendale race
track.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-02

ernment infantry, on Sveaborg Island re-
pulsed by the mutineers. The infantry
succeeded In creeping up TO a spot near
the Russian church, keeping we'll out OF
sight and finally they made a rush at the
positions held by the mutinous soldiers.
But. the attacking party was met by the
fire OF machine guns and they at once
broke and fed, leaving many dead and
wounded on the ground.
Not infrequently shells went over Hell
singfors and many bullets fell in .he
town resulting in several persons being
wounded.
arrived here this morning consisting OF
two companies OF the Finnish regiment
from ST. Petersburg.
In conversation with a member of the
regiment OF the sappers and miners here,
the correspondent learned that this was
not the first trouble in the Regiment, but
was the sequel OF many smaller disturb
ances.
AS this despatch is being written. the
sound OF the firing OF big guns announces
that the struggle. after a. short interval
OF cessation, has recommended.
Great excitement prevails here. The
Red Guard (the armed Socialist legion),
under the command OF Johann Koch. has
appealed TO the Firms TO strike In sup
port OF the brave heroes of the Russian
revolution" but a general strike is re-
garded as impossible at present
The railroad was torn up for several
miles near Riihimak!. 10 prevent rein
forcements OF troops arriving here but
the railroad men have succeeded In ef-
fecting temporary repairs.
ALARM AT ST. PETERSBURG.
st. Petersburg. Aug. 2.-The widest ru-
mors are in circulation one OF which is
10 the effect that a mutiny has broken
out at Cronstadt. and has caused the ut
Continued on page Nine)
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SILVIA STARTS FOR
PASTEUR INSTITUTE

Joseph Silvia. the young boy who was
bitten by a rabid dog last Saturday, went
TO the Pasteur Institute I'm New York to-
day. TO undergo treatment
As the boys family are unable 10 bear
the expense, Mayor Dyer became respon-
sible therefor. The regular charge OF the
institution is $50; but in view OF the cir
cumstances only 800 will be charged.
This morning Joseph was accompanied
10 the Union station by his mother. broth
er and DIR. King; and he boarded the IL ;07
train for New York. bearing letter OF
introduction from DR.. King.
The lad seemed TO be i'm excellent spir-
It's and said he was not afraid OF going.
though he did not like to leave his home.
His mother said he was a little timd,
bur had acted very bravely since he was
bitten
The boys needs were placed before the
city auditor and assistant city solicitor
yesterday and they searched In vain for
authority to provide the treatment at the
expense OF the city.
Last evening DIR. King communicated
this information 10 Mayor Dyer. who In
formed him that he would become respon-
sible II the doctor would arrange with
the boys parents for the transfer TO the
Pasteur Institute.
The treatment OF the institute for per-
sons bitten by dogs afflicted with rabies
! Is n purely preventive one and depends
for it's effectiveness upon the promptness
with which II Is administered
IL IL process OF inoculation lasting
/ Is days. Each day n larger quantity OF
virus is introduced into the system
until at the end OF that period the pa
tents body IL fairly impregnated
As the period before the hydrophobia
| virus which the patient may have taker
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-02

A young man who gave his name
as Ernest A. Hill. his age as 22 and
his home as this city. was arrested in
Boston last evening on warrant pro-
cured by his wife. Mary. charging him
with statutory offence.
A warrant for Hilrs arrest had been
in the possession OF the police some
time. on application of his wife.
They did what they could to find the
cause his arrest.
The couple were married about four
years ago and lived happily together up
TO few months ago, when IL is al
legged Hill left his wife. AT the time
OF the marriage he was IS years old
and she was about the same age. They
had large circle OF friends and were
we'll liked
Suddenly Hill, IL is said. left home
little detective work. locating her hus-
band in the neighborhood OF Columbus
avenue and Appleton street
AS the result OF evidence she obtain
ed. a warrant was granted her and
turned over TO the police. When an
eUOft was maze 10 serve tne
Hill could not be located and there
was "A postponement OF proceedings,
but Mrs Hill continued her search.
She worked night and day, i'm the city
and suburbs In an effort to find him,
but I'm vain. Daily she watched
throughout the city and IL was not
until last night that she was rewarded.
Early I'm the evening she saw her
| husband on Washington street, and
| followed him. Close at his heels she
! tracked him for some distance. expect
ing every moment to find an officer who
would arrest him. but more appeared.
Unconscious OF the fact that he was
being followed. Hill continued until he
4 reached the corner OF Washington and
/ Dover streets. There Patrolman Ed
| ward Ryan OF station was on duty.
Arrest that man for me-" shouted
the young woman. grasping her hus-
bands arm. There IL a werrant for
/ him at the station house"
After hearing Mrs. Hill's story the
| officer took Hill into custody. There
was a pathetic scene between husband
and wife as the pair stood at the patrol
box and later at the station. where Mrs
| Hill made her statement.
Hill would say little about himself
other than that he was % years old
and that his home was In Providence
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Made Brave Fight Against
Government Forces
Rspussd Assault By Infantry With Machine Guns Many Dead
and Wounded Left By the Retrsatng loa|sls. Failure
Of Response To Revolutions Call In Other Places Dshsa-
ensd the Sveabog Mutnles. Revolt at Constadt Is
Suppressed After Bloody Fighting

Helsingfors, Finland. Wednesday. Aug.
|. 6:40 p m.-When the correspondent of
The Associated Press arrived here this
|ifternoon from st. Petersburg the sit
baton was practically unchanged, The
|nutinous artillerymen were stu holding
but, aided by the regiment OF sappers and
miners which had Joined them I'm the mu-
|iny.
| Throughout the day an artillery battle
was fought between the north and south
Batteries OF the main island OF Sveaborg.
|rhe mutineers forced the Russian COM
|nander TO flee with 300 loyal infantry 10
| he furthermost part OF the southern sec
| ion OF the town of Sveaborg, where he
held out
| The Sveaborg fortress IS composed OF
even islands, OF which Sveaborg Island
| 5 the centre Half OF Sveaborg. with half
III Sandhamm Island were I'm the hands or
|he mutinous artillerymen and sappers
| Ind miners. with the government forces
Commanding the other halves OF Sand
hamm and Sveaborg Islands, and the
whole of Langorn. Nicholai and Harak-
"A Islands.
WOULDN'T FIRE ON COMRADES.
The permanent fortiications on Svea-
borg Island were badly damaged by the
hell fire exchanged between the COM
|satants. 1t is claimed that the troops on
Iiarakka Island. the nearest to this place.
Iould silence the guns OF the mutineers.
But the soldiers refused to fire on their
comrades although they remained faithful
% the government
The mutinous artillerymen were we'll
Fortified, not only being able TO hold their
Positions but seemingly having the upper
|hand and the large 11-inch gun in the
bands OF the government forces did not
eem TO have the slightest effect on the
arthworks held by the mutineers.
III The correspondent saw charge OF gov
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-02

These questions were asked today by
prominent business man in connection
with a matter that came before the board
of aldermen this afternoon
About month ago. on a Sunday II Is
understood. the Rhode Island company
laid rails for spur track on the west
side Of Dorrance street. south OF Dyer
street. across the property OF the Provi-
dence Coal company
Yesterday afternoon about four weeks
after the laying OF the rails. the council
committee on railroads gave a public
hearing. TO afford opportunity for any
who desired TO do so to object TO the
Rhode Island company's petition to lay
the rails that then already had occupied
the street for weeks.
This afternoon the committee reported
TO the aldermen recommending that the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-02
EDITH DEACON
MADE MASCOT
BY ADM. EVANS

Miss Edith Deacon, granddaughter OF
ihe late Rear Admiral Charles II. Bald
MIN, who made her debut last season at
\ ball given by her grandmother, widow
ff the admiral, was made mascot of the
North Atlantic squadron at Newport yes
ierday when she gave a lucky stone TO
Rear Admiral Robley ID. Evans.
Fighting Bob was driven to the ex-
tedient OF appointing mascot, so his
friends say. by series or mishaps.
y The presentation was made at the home
ef Mrs. Baldwin. where Admiral Evans
faled.
You must be our mascot, Miss Dea-
ION. and / shall always treasure this
lucky stone he said to Miss Deacon.
Rear Admiral Evans and the officers OF
tis fleet are evidently co have delight
ful stay at Newport. Members of the viii
Ia colony who have often permitted OPP
bortunites TO do honor TO the visit OF ma
4 1al men to go by without due considera-
Zion alre~r to be making up for lost time
: Beside the garden fete Mrs. Richard
Iiambril will give next Monday for Rear
ADMIRAL Evans and his officers. Mr.. Ed
ward j. Berwind will have a very large
sinner company on Sunday evening. nj
which Rear Admiral Evans will be the
principal guest.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-02
WITNESS FA|NTS
AFTER SEVERE
EXAMINATION

After an hours examination regarding
Mary Althans. bankrupt, tainted this
morning at the meeting OF her creditors.
The meeting was held at 10 o'clock in
the Office of Chester w Barrows. referee
in bankruptcy.
Mrs. Althans was put through a lengthy
cross examination, during which 1t was
brought out that she did not know much
about her business. as she had been sick
long time and entrusted her business
affairs to other.
Soon after when the meeting was ad-
journed, she tainted. and a carriage was
summoned and she was taken to her
home.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-02
STRANDED NERO
COAL CARGO IS
MOVED TO-DAY

Work on the saving OF the United
States naval collier Nero. which went
ashore yesterday on the rocks near the
Southeast light at Block Island. was be-
gun this morning. and II Is believed that
II the weather holds good, the craft will
be saved.
A steam lighter arrived early this
morning from New London and tied
alongside OF the collier; and promptly the
work OF removing the 1000 tons OF coal
from the boats bins was begun.
Later I'm the day. the water let In
through the sea traps last evening was
pumped out and the work of repairing
the craft begun.
Although the wind was blowing strong
ly from the northeast this morning. a
high sea was not in evidence; and unless
the sea should rise there Is no fear that
the. collier will pound 10 pieces on the
rocks.
The Yankton. Abarenda. Wasp. Hist.
Nina and Uncas were yesterday sent
from Newport TO the Neros assistance.
The Yankton took on board money and
valuables from the stranded vessel.
The Nero Is one OF the best and largest
colliers in the government service.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-02
MURDER MYSTERY
TRAIL LEADING
TO THIS CITY

Detective Sergeant Sheehan OF Chicago
is In this city searching for Miss Helen
Hesselield an intimate friend OF Miss
Helena Westberg, who is said to have
been on intimate terms with X. o. x.
Knudsen, carpenter, OF West Pullman.
H.. whose wife, Johanna Augusta. died
there on March II last as 1t is now be-
lieved. of arsenical poisoning.
The presence OF Detective Sheehan in
this city is not known either to Capt.
Cannon OF detective headquarters or TO
Chief Matthews. who say they know
nothing OF the case.
Well-defined traces OF arsenic have
been found I'm the vital organs OF Mrs.
Knudsen by Prof. Walter Haines, DR..
Ludwig Hektoen and Coroner's Physician
Otto Lewke. Whether the case will be
presented 20 the grand jury depends on
the decision OF the coroner.
The cause OF Mrs. Knudsen's death, AZ
ter an illness OF less than a week. was
given as acute gastrits.
Some time after hfs death Charles RI
Wiser. a brother-in-law, declared his be-
lief that the woman had been poisoned:
and Coroner Hoffman ordered the body
exhumcd at Mount Hope cemetery.
The police have been searching for Miss
Westburg: and their desire to interview
Miss Hesselfield Is prompted by the belief
that she may know something OF the
whereabouts OF her friend.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-02
RICHARDS limiting
At BIG SENSATION

Capt. John J. Richards of Troop B,
military counsel for Lieut.. Clarence +.
Woodwork OF the Machine Gun bat
terry. who will be tried on Sept. II, by
court martial on charges preferred
by Capt. f. Merle Bixby. is very out
spoken I'm his lment thereon. and al
leges that the trouble is largely OF a
political nature.
When the charges were preferred, ("
said Capt. Richards, I'VE did every
thing possible 10 have them quashed,
as we felt certain that they came into
existence for political effect. and were
not OF sufficient gravity to warrant the
state expending money on the court
martial We presented our side OF the
case to Gov. Utter, hoping that he
would see the folly OF permitting the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-02
SECRETARY TAFT TO go
ON The STUMP IN MAINE

washington. Aug. 2--Secretary Tam
will assist In the Maine campaign by de-
iivering at least one speech in Represen-
tatlve Littleheld's district early In octo-
ber. The avowed purpose Of organised
labor to defeat Mr.. Littleheid because OF
his attitude toward measure which the
American Federation OF Labor supported
is focusing attention upon Maine.
IT has already been announced that
Speaker Cannon. who has also been s'n-
gled out for labor opposition will assist
Mr.. Littlefeld I'm his campaign.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-02

petty differences OF two officers TO
make a laughing stock OF the militia.
The governor appeared to be i'm
pressed with our version, which was
supported by sworn statements OF men
who understand are now Capt. Bixby's
chief witnesses. and he held the matter
in allegiance six or eight weeks.
Then came the investigation by Capt.
Cram. in which the right To cross -ex-
anime witnesses and to be represented
by counsel was denied us. This investi-
CATION was followed by the attempt TO
revoke Lieut.. Woodworth's commission
From the form and general charac-
ter OF the charges l am inclined to
think that they were drawn up for the
purpose OF frightening Lieut. Wood
worth into resigning. the reason being
Continued on Page Ten.)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-02
SALISBURY DISASTER WAS
INEVITABLE AT so MILE SPEED

London. Aug. 2.-Presiding at the
meeting Of the London and Southwestern
railway today Sir Charles Cotter said
that the cause OF the disaster at Salisbury
July i To the Plymouth express. resulting
In the loss OF score Of lives. was un-
like many others, not shrouded In mys-
terry.
The schedules allowed the trains 10
run through Salisbury wei under 80 miles
an hour. OF which every engineer was
aware For some reason not ascertain
able. the engineer OF the wrecked express
ran his train at over so miles an hour at
which speed a disaster was inevitable. Up
10 the time Of the Salisbury disaster the
company had not lost n passenger since
Jan. 1, 1889.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-02

Rhode Island company be granted permis-
sion to lay the rails that II had actually
laid a month before without any author
ity 10 do so having been granted.
Two persons appeared at the public
hearing yesterday and objected TO the
granting OF the petition. They were
Henry G.. Clark treasurer of the Provi-
denee Coal company ON Dorrance street.
over whose property the railroad COM
pany laid It's rails without permission,
and Walter Pierce, who represents prop
erty in that vicinity
Mr.. Clark saw the men laying the
tracks. but thought that the railroad
company had been granted permission
by the city
This morning Mr.. Clark said that he
believed that II was the company's GUS
tom first 10 do a thing and then to ask
permission to DO what 1t had already
done
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-02

Does the Rhode Island company absolutely streets
OF Providence have the citizens through council
some power yet vested in them what shall shall
done with their property?
rs necessary for the Rhode Island company
mission for anything whatever that desires pv-
legged carry will city ordinances
or legal restriction of any kind whatever?
- Does the city council pretend any longer say
Rhode Island company what II may public
or private property has it become established
parent the of the East Side
the railroad dictate the what the shall
do?
What do you think Mayor Tom Johnson of Cleveland would
do he mayor of Providence?|
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-02
left NOTE TO TELL
WHERE He PUT An
END TO HIS LIFE

Bath. Me. August 2.--Joseph Webber,
well-known ship carpenter. disappeared
believed he committed suicide under nv
Usual circumstances.
A note was found pinned TO a pos. on
y wharf. IL read: fright of here. six
'eet Heavy weight tied TO me- J. w"
A hat identified as his was nailed up
hearby and a chalk mark was found on
fhe wharf where he was supposed 10
have Jumped on
Search was begun
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-02
MANY SOLDIERS DESERVING
FROM CAMP AT AMERICAN LAKE

San Francisco, Aug. 2.--Reports are
being received by the military authori-
ties at the Preside OF the frequent de-
sertions OF troops stationed at Ameri-
can Lake in Washington, the summer
military camp whore several regi-
ments of the national guard and regu-
lars are stationed for instruction
The most notable instance Of this is
in Company !, OF the 22nd Infantry.
At present only seven men and officers
are left TO carry the name OF this COM
pany.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-02
SUNDAY SCHOOL At Rocky

The Brownell Street Sunday school
OF Fall River held its annual excursion
today at Rocky Point where about 500
arrived on the steamer Sycamore at
1890. The many forms OF amusement
that this popular resort affords were
eagerly patronized by the children,
while the elders found abundant en-
tertalnment also and many patronized
the excellent shore dinner.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-02
DET. SESSIONS
bAGGEO CAME
IN FALL RIVER

Detective Sessions OF the Central dis
trict made a flying trip TO Fall River to-
day and brought back Henry Hughes,
who will be arraigned tomorrow morning
on the charge OF breaking and entering
about three weeks ago, and stealing rub
ber tires
Hughes had been arrested at Fall
River IL is said on a charge OF horse
stealing, but was discharged this morn
ing; and Detective Sessions was on the
spot 10 bring him here on the other
charge.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-02
BONNER WILL RECOVER

William Bonner OF Peace Dale. who
yesterday attempted suicide by cutting
his throat. was reported at the Rhode
Island hospital this afternoon as in
comfortable condition and protebiy Will
recover.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-02

from the bite will become active is usually
at least three weeks. Il is clear that the
prevention Will have chance to reach
an advanced stage If II Is begun within
a week.
There is every reason TO believe that
the Silvia boy will not suffer serious re-
suits from the bite he received.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-02
PROVIDENCE MAN
HELD IN BOSTON

He stated that at the present time he
wes residing at 81 Appleton street
Mrs. Hill is described as about the
age of her husband and as an excep-
tionally prepossessing Noung woman
The name OF Ernest A. Hill does not
appear in the latest issue 1.-THE Provi-
dence directory.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-02
ASKS $1,000 FOR ASSAULT

stephen A. Teller OF Providence has
sued George Braman OF East Providence
TO recover 5000 for assault and battery on
July L. when Teller claims the defendant
beat him with a club and vita his nstA
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-02
FARMER DETECTIVES At FEAST

The East Providence and Rehoboth Horse
}Thieves Detecting society hello rs an
|nual outing at Crescent Park today,
whittier more than 200 journeyed by troll
lev and private conveyance. After n
business meeting the party sat down TO
(enjoy one Of Caterer Lewis shore din
hers. which was made one Of the features
lcf the outing.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-02
lays IT'S RAILS
BEFORE GETTING
ANY AUTHORITY
RI.Company Ignores Public
and Private Rights

Committee Railroads Goes Through Farce of
Public Hearing Over Tracks Put Down a Month
Before, and Then Recommends That Aldermen
Grant Permission to Locate Rails Where They
Have Been Lying For Weeks.