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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16
DIED FROM 4
BEATING Says
THE NURSE

Montgomery. Ala. July 16.-Gov.
Conner has approved n resolution for a
legislative investigation OF thee insane
hospital. Affdavits have been procured
saying that patients were left naked in
cold halls all night, beaten TO insensi-
bility by the nurses and left so hungry
that they picked bread from slop bar
rels and that some were actually killed
by the harsh treatment.
Miss BERTHE Crump. Of Crossville. n
former nurse there. says II have seen
as many as five nurses sitting on one
woman patient. / have seen nurses IL
the patients in the pillow cases TO keep
them from crying out. also have seen
then take poor maniacs and drag them
over the floor by the hair"
OF the treatment OF Mrs. Edward
Mackey, of Birmingham, she says II
have seen the nurses force her apron
into her mouth, choke her into insensi-
bility. strip her and put her in the cold
hall over night. One patient was beaten
and choked to death early in May.
have seen patients knocked down with
chairs In the dining ROOM"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16
POOR WOMAN
FELL HEIR
TO $4,000

Elizabeth. n. j., July 1s.-When Mrs.
Adolph Hufnagel OF IS First street opened
yesterday morning a long official looking
envelope postmarked in Switzerland, sh-s
discovered that William Fox. an uncle
OF her first husband, Frank Fox. had be-
queathed to her $4,000 The letter. which
came from an attorney in Berne. request
ed Mrs. Hufnagel to sail for Switzerland
at once and take possession of her legacy.
Mrs. Hufnagel's astonishment at the
good news was increased by the fact that
she had never known that her first hus-
band. Frank Fox, who had been dead ten
years, was his uncle's heir.
II can hardly believe II true" said Mrs.
Hufnagel this morning while friends
kept flocllng in to congratulate her upon
her unexpected good fortune. "I wouldn't
be at all surprised TO fall out of bed and
find that IL Is all dream"
"Oh. yes, / am going to Switzerland.
wouldn't take any chances; so / am go-
ing just as soon as l can get packed and
get to the steamer
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16
.lERNER SAILS
ON NORTHERN
EXPEDITION

Tromsoe. Norway July ls.-The
young explorer. Lerner. has sailed from
here to spitzbeergen with the object Of
mapping out the northeast coast OF the
mainland He goes first 10 Walter Well
mans station on Danes island. where he
Will observe the preparations of that ex-
plorer until the ascent Of Wellman and
his men. then Lerner will leave on his
own expedition.
Lerner Is accompanied by Count Pom
isky and Herr Won Book. both lieutenant
colonels In the German army. He is well
equipped having all the necessary scien-
tihc Instruments including a new one.
the photodolite. which II is stated, can
make Typographical measurements by
Photographic device. The expedition VIII
also carry a balloon for the purpose or
making atmospherical observations.
Lerner will endeavor to double Cape
Torell at the southern mouth OF Hinlo-
pen. strait He plans to continue next
year the exploration OF the sea between
Spitzbergen archipelago and Franz Jo-
seph Land, to remain there during the
winter with headquarters on the Seven
Islands. and TO proceed in the spring OF
1909 TO the mystical Gillet-Land. or TO
the archipelago that Is thought To exist
between che two groups OF islands. the
6pitzbergen and the Franz Joseph.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16
CENTRAL TRUST CO. TAKE
eo-DAY PREROGATIVE

on account OF the heavy withdrawal
OF deposits the last few days, the Cen
trail Trust company today took ad-
vantage OF its privilege to compel
those who wished to withdraw their
accounts to give 30 days notice.
The bank at first hoped to pay it's
depositors upon request, but there was
such a rush OF depositors, especially
yesterday, that It was decided to make
the remainder of them give a 90-days'
notice.
The cashier of the bank stated TO a
News Democrat representative this
afternoon that he believed the Central
Trust company would meet all its
claims. as its assets greatly exceeded
the liabilities.
II is a Goff corporation and gave
four and one-half per cent interest on
deposits. and thereby attracted many
depositors.
Several depositors visited the bank to
withdraw their accounts today. When
notified that they would have TO give
90 days notice they did so. Some OF
them grew excited when Informed that
the company had thus taken advantage
OF the law. but they were assured that
their money would be waiting for
them at the end OF 80 days.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16

IN HAYWOOD
CASE CLOSING

Boise. Idaho, July 16.-It Is possible that
the prosecution In the Haywood case will
close the rebuttal this afternoon. but
more than probable that another day will
be given to this feature OF the case. Coun-
sci for the defense promise a very brief
sur-rebuttal. in fact. II is intimated that
they may close within half an hour after
the witnesses for the state have been
exhausted. II these predictions are veri-
fed. arguments should bean by Thurs
day.
Aller, the former ticket agent at Cripple
Creek. who has been arrested on the
charge of perjury and whose. bonds were
fixed az $500. was locked up In the county
jail last night I'm default of bail and will
be given a preliminary hearing today. He
Insists that his testimony was true but
admits that he may have been mistaken
In the matter OF dates.
Or ]. l.. MCGEE. the other defense wit
ness who was arrested on Sunday at Spo-
kane. Wash, and who waived extradition,
reached Boise yesterday. In both of these
cases the prosecution will be conducted
by the county authorities. Prosecuting
Attorney Koesch says that he has ample
evidence to prove the cases. He has
watched the progress or the Haywood
case very closely and makes the positive
statement that every case Of perjury on
either side will be vigorously prosecuted.
The rebuttal evidence will go into the
Colorado labor troubles. Several wit
nesses for the defense have sworn that
the disturbances giving cause for the
calling out OF the militia should properly
be laid 10 the doors OF the detectives i'm
ported by the Mine Owners association
and the Citizens Alliance. and not 10
the members Of the Western Federation
or Miners. as the state has charged.
The witnesses today are expected 10
show that both in 1903 and 1904, many
disturbances occurred and a number OF
outrases were committed. many, In
deed. that the citizens Of Cripple Creek.
Victor. Telluride and other places re-
quested the governor to call out the
militia.
Lawrence Guibbini the San Francisco
grocer. took the stand again today He
was recalled at the request of the de-
fenes. He was asked a few additional
questions as TO geographical locations In
the neighborhood of the Bradley apart
ment house.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16
TWENTY MEN
On TRIAL FOR
A LYNCH|NC

Charlotte. n. c., July 16.--At Monroe,
n. c. in special term. Judge PEBBLES pre-
siding. the trial OF 20 white men charged
with having lynched John V. Johnson,
white man. at Wadesboro, n. c., on May
28. 1906. was begun yesterday.
For two years the cases have been
much talked OF and consequently IL was
difficult to find sufficient number of
men who had not expressed opinion, to
make up a jury. Interest In the case
Is intense, this being the only case Of
a white man being lynched In the state
for over a decade. The mob went to
the jail where Johnson was awaiting
second trial for the murder Of his
brother-in-law and taking the prisoner
out hanged him. His body was then
torn to pieces by pistol balls.
Immediately 23 mtn OF the most promi
nent families OF the county were arrest
ed Because OF the sympathy for the al
legged lynchers the cases were carried TO
Union county and on a technicality OF
trial miscarried The state then appeal
ed and the supreme court recently re-
voked the decision and Gov. Glenn or
dered special term, which is now in
session.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16
MACCABEES IN
CONVENTION
At DETROIT

Detroit. Mich. uJly 16.-with 100 delc-
gates present, the 18th triennial review OF
the Supreme Tent, knights of the Macca-
bees OF the World, opened here today.
One OF the most important matters that
will be considered during the review IL
n proposition which has been made that
all OF the various Maccabee orders be
consolidated into one great body includ-
ing the two organizations Of Ladies OF the
Maccabees.
After welcoming addresses and re-
sponses at the opening session Supreme
Commander u. =. Markey and Supreme
Record Keeper DR.. e. l.. Sisler. made
their reports, showing the order 10 be in
a flourishing condition. Commander Mar
key recommended the adoption OF new
ritual with three degrees: recommended
that the laws be amended SO that the
elected representatives to the supreme
tent will total $50 instead of 20 as at pres
ent; that the total and permanent disl-
blity feature be re-established: that
fund be created for the establishment or
home for the aged and the orphans;
that the present policy I'm regard to the
publication, the Bee Hive, he continued,
and that active work he begun In the way
OF organizing the Junior Maccabees with
the idea of bringing them into the order
when OF sufficient age
The report or the supreme record keep
er showed n total membership or ABOUT
100000 scattered among 1870 tents or
lodges I'm the United states and Canada.
During the past three years ll5.bs5 new
members were admitted and 7044 death
claims paid. totalling s9,306.2oS.
The amount OF total and disability
claims paid was s7oo 29O Six hundred and
seventy new tents were organized and
the surplus fund was increased by S2,SO7,-
443( placing IL at s6,432.579
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16
OUR LAWYERS
To TACKLE PT.
JUDITH TEAM

The lawyers baseball team of Provi-
dence has accepted a challenge to cross
bats with the Point Judith Country club
nine. and the game will be for blood. 1t
will be played next Thursday afternoon
at Point Judith.
The lawyers have some crack ball
players on their line. including Harry
Paine. formerly OF Brown university; AL
bert Phillips, who plays second Mendell
Crane. short; Farrell, the old Yale Law
school man, at third; Assemblyman
George Troy. left field; ex-Councilman
Joseph A. Gamer. middle field; Robert
Emerson, Pawtucket. right field: Oscar
Heltzen. Pawtucket. pitcher, and Judge
Henry A. Palmer catcher.
The only James A. Williams, who has
more discretion than valor as a baseball
enthusiast this year. has consented to
act as manager.
The Point Judith team will have the as
sistance of Vanvlieck. the Yale twirer.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16
NIGHTINGALE
ESTATE To BE
DISTRIBUTED

In the superior court today decree was
entered in the equity cause OF Horatlo r..
Nightingale VS.. Mary w. Phillips ct al.
sending the cause TO the supreme court
owing to the important points invoived
Complainant Is trustee under the will OF
Harriet Il. Nightingale and wants 10 dis
tribute the trust funds I'm his hands.
Owing 10 complications that have arisen
because OF "A letter left by Susan +.
Nightingale approving the distribution of
property made by Harriet II. Nightingale
and 10 the deaths OF certain heirs thu
trustee has been advised that the court :
decision is necessary upon certain mat
ters before he can declare the trust ter
minated or decide just who is entitled TO
portions OF the funds In his hands.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16
FRIENDSHIP TOO
STRONG FOR WAR

ception accorded him by President
Roosevelt is profoundly appreciated as
forecasting "A satisfactory solution OF
the labor question. Moreover, the
Korean question is now claiming the
foremost attention, almost 10 the eN-
clusion OF all other topics. The press,
however is generally refraining from
any suggestions in definite form, and
even the opposition papers are with
holding concrete expressions and opin-
ions. IL may safely be said the whole
nation is confidently trusting Marquis
Ito and Foreign Minister Hayashi 10
Cval with Korea I'm manner as 20
exterminate the last element OF hostile
intrigues against Japan, with the fun
In this connection the fact Is re-
called with appreciation that when the
protectorate over Korea was signed
the United states was the first 10 noti-
fy Toxic OF the withdrawal Of its lega-
tion from Seoul.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16
BLACK HAND PRISONERS
KEPT NUDE IN PRISON

Hahnville, La, July 16.--The trial OF
four Black Hand members. charged
with the kidnapping and murder OF
eight -year-old Walter Lamana, was be-
gun here In the court house of st.
Charles parish yesterday. The pris-
oners, one n woman. were brought
from New Orleans. The selection OF
the jury was begun and so limited are
the accommodations that the jury will
be compelled to camp out on impro-
vised beds in one of the court rooms
Tony Costa. one OF the defendants,
made an attempt today TO hang him
self with a handkerchief in the parish
prison at New Orleans. He was cut
down just in time to save his life.
Prison officials then ordered that all
of the male prisoners be stripped and
left nude until time 10 bring them
he1e.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16
STAY OF EXECUTION
WAS CONTINUED

Presiding Justice Sweetland today
handed down a rescript in the case OF
Giuseppe villeri VS.. Beneditto Sac
coccio. This was an action TO re-
cover balance due on a contract for
building a house. A jury gave the
plaintifr a verdict for 1890 and de-
fendant secured a stay OF execution.
Plaintiff recently moved that the stay
OF execution be dissolved.
In the rescript filed Judge Sweetland
says: In the above entitled case the
plaintiff has obtained judgment for
$3.50. Before the trial OF said case
and the entry OF said judgment. the
defendant was served with trustee
process I'm the suit OF the Hovey Lum-
ber company against this plaintiff
Under the procedure laid down I'm
Smith vs.. Carroll IL r. J. 1926 the de-
fendant should have protected himself
against the possibility OF having two
judgments rendered against him for
the same debt. by a stay OF this action,
either on plea plus darrein continu-
ance. or on motion. until the final de-
termination OF the action in which he
was served as trustee. He should then
have set up any judicial charging en-
tered against him I'm the trustee sui,
in defense OF this suit. I'm which he
Is defendant.
The defendant did not pursue this
course. but allowed judgment 10 be
entered against him I'm this suit with
out interposing the trustee proceed
ings"
Presiding Justice Sweetland believes
that defendant can be still protected
from this double liability by the stay
ing OF execution under the statute or
the Hovey Lumber company case Is
disposed OF.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16
COUNTESS BOH|
Gets HER FINAL
DIVORCE DECREE

Paris, July 16.-The appeal OF Count
Bon DE Castellane from the decision OF
the court on Nov. IA last granting di-
vorce 10 the Countess Boni De Castellane
formerly Miss Anna Gould OF New York,
was dismissed this afternoon and final de-
cree OF divorce was duly entered. Attor-
neys for the count made practically no
contest.
Although the count under this law, has
still 60 days in whic hto appeal to tho
court OF cessation upon legal grounds the
Judgment of today is regarded as final, in-
somuch as negotiations have been practi-
cally concluded by which Nine. Gould ls
to settle the cases OF the creditors. both
against herself and the count out OF
court.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16
Received BY King Emanuel

Racconigi. Italy. July i6.-Baron Won
Aehrenthal. the Austro- Hungarian
foreign minister and Signor Tittoni.
the Italian foreign minister. who were
In conference yesterday at Desio. ar
rived here today and were at once
driven to the royal villa. where they
were cordially received by King Victor
Emmanuel.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16
Incendiaries at Work

st. Petersburg, July l6.-The bath house
on the estate of Count Leo Tolstoi at
Yasnaya Polyana. was burned down last
night by incendlaries. This gives rise
To the report that the manor house had
been destroyed by fire and that several
members OF the family. including the
count had perished I'm the flames. These
'rumors caused widespread anxiety until
IL was learned that nobody had been In
jured.
Peasant reprlsals I'm the provinces OF
Tula arc growing. Buildings on the Glen
nikof and Pissareff estates odJoining the
land OF Count Tolstoi also were fired by
incendiaries last night
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16

Toxic. July 16--The news OF the ar
rest OF a Japanese officer in America
In the act OF sketching fort which
Is totally dlscredted here and would
ordinarily have invited angry COM
ments against the source OF informa-
tion. Is quietly left without editorial
comments In the leading japanese
papers. The explanation OF this at
titude may be sought in the fact that
despite the war talk which is being
transmitted here from America, the
impression continues 10 prevail that
the friendly relations existing between
the United States and Japan is too
deep-rooted 10 be destroyed by any
nti-Japanese sentiment which, how
ever loudly voiced is known 10 be
limited 10 a small section
The presence In America OF Admiral
Yamamoto at this time is considered
TO be most friendly and the cordial re-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16
ATTEMPT To
WRECK TRAIN
FRUSTRATED

Connellsville. Pa. July ls.--An attempt OF
wreck Baltimore and Ohio Duquesne
Limited train No. u. a short distance
west of Sand Patch tunnel last night. was
frustrated by stephen Kerrigan. a lever
man at Sand Patch and a girl with whom
he was walking along the tracks.
Just west of the tunnel they found a
tie fastened across the rails ard when
they attempted to remove II they were
fred upon from the bushes. They hastily
Ned to Sand Patch, where they tagged the
train.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16
'PEOLAR" PALMER
INDICTED FOR
MAhSLAUGHTER

Guilford. Eng. July l6-The grand jury
today returned an indictment for man
slaughter against "Pedlar' Palmer, the
English pugilist, who with another man,
was arrested April "a last on suspicion OF
having caused the death of Robert
Choat, a gas house stoker OF Deptford.
Choats body was found In railroad
car coming from Epson after the races
I'm which Palmer and his companion had
ridden. Palmer is alleged TO have struck
Choat several blows because he refused
to stop singing when he requested him
to do so.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16
PLUMBERS ON
THEIR SECOND
ANNUAL OUTING

The Providence Sanitary association
held its second annual outing today at
Vanity Fair. the members and their
guests going down on special electrcs,
which left the city hall at 10 a. m.
There was no lack OF amusement pro-
vided. including two baseball games In
the morning and afternoon. Alderman
John G. Dunn was engaged TO act as um-
pire and took with him leaden chest
protector
The committee In charge OF the outing
consisted of II. II. Daughinee, William
Kellar Edward Barry, y. II. Walker and
A. Birtwell
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16

THE BROWN AND SHARPE
EMPLOYEES ON OUTING

At about n quarter before IL a special
car with the SO of Brown & Sharpe Man
ufacturing companys employees ran TO
Fields Point and partook OF one OF Col.
Atwelrs shore dinners. later returning TO
work
IL was stated at Fields Point that tho
men enjoyed a two hours layoff and at
the office OF the company Il was said that
nothing was known about the dinner and
that II must have been gotten up and ar
ranged entirely by the men.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16
To Ne.y Haven's Founder

London. July fe.- A number OF Amerl-
cans assembled IN st. Stephens church
on Coleman street yesterday at a dedl-
cation ceremony OF a tablet erected by
w. Il. Davenport Of Yale TO the memory
OF his ancestor. John Davenport, who
was Vicar OF ST. Stephens parish from
1924 10 1893. and who was founder OF the
colony at New Haven. Conn. The Right
Rev. A. +. w. ingram. bishop OF London.
officiated
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16
Progressive City

1t is reported that churchgoers and
others were treated 10 the sight last
Sunday of a dead and bleeding horse,
which had been struck by street car on
Broad street, Saturday afternoon late and
allowed 10 remain all night and until
noon Sunday before being removed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16
Big Mining Property Sold

Halifax. N S.. July l6.-At a sheriff s
sale here today the mining and railway
property OF the Mabou Coal company, To-
Gated at Mabou. G.. b., was purchased by
the Eastern Trust company for $4,000.
The sale resulted from the suit OF the
trust company against the coal COM
pany. the former representing the bond
holders of the Mabou concern.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16
On Personal Recognizance

George Spencer. indicted back in De-
cember, 1905, for maintaining liquor
nuisonce, was today permitted by Judge
Stearns to go on his personal recogni-
zance. Spencer has been out OF the state
but he paid all costs. and the state has
sufficient confidence in his good behavior
In the future TO practically let him go
Arce.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16
Can't Maintain His Action

Joseph w Smith II held by the superior
court not entitled 10 maintain his action
against the probate court of Coventry
Presiding Justice Sweetland today hand
cd down n decision sustaining the probate
courts demurrer. This 4 one of the
many controversies arising out OF the set
tloment OF the Josiah Whalcy estate.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16
Mr.. Morgan Recommended

Warrington, July i5-Postmaster
General Meyer today forwarded &c
President Roosevelt his recommended
tion that Assistant Postmaster Nor
gan be promoted 10 the position OF
postmaster az New York city To sue
oeed Mr. Wilcox. resigned
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16
Wins Alvarenga Prize

DIR. William Louis Chapman OF this city
has been awarded the Alvaranga prize by
the College OF Physicians OF Philadelphia
FOR an essay on Post Operative Phiebi-
us. Thrombosis and Embolism-"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16
ling as follows:
CuICAeO GRAIN and WHEAT

Chicago, July 16.-The market opened
today with wheat and cor neasier ten.
dency. Bradstreet reports wheat east Oh
Rockies increase 1,3ll0o bushels; can,
ada. decrease l329,00 bushels: United
States and Canada, decrease 1900 BUSH
els; afoat and Europe, decrease 3.2W.CU
bushels: worlds decrease, 32ls,0oo bush
els Corn in United States, decrease
Sg9 900 bushels. oats In United states
decrease 1,242, 600 bushels.
Entnres were selling as follows:
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16
Only one .nRoMo aUININE,

That is LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine.
Similarly named remedies sometimes
deceive. The first and original Cold
Tablet Is a WHITE PACKAGE with
black and red lettering, and bears the
signature OF r. w. GROVE. 25c.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16
Ashhin Smouldered

A burning ash bin on the premises at So
Potter avenue was the cause OF summon
ing the firemen by box 26i. The fire diC
no damage.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16
LIVERPOOL COTTON

Liverpool. July fe.-The market opened
steady today. The demand for spot cot
ton was quiet prices steady, 5000 bales
selling for 7.09. OF these 1900 bales were
American. The receipts were 5000 bales.
OF these GOO bales were American
Futures were selling as follows:
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16
F FINANCIAL
new YORK STOCK MARKET

Reported for The News-Democrat over
the private wire OF LEWIS III. TAPPAN
CO. Bankers ana Brokers. Banigan
Building
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16
TUG 7. J. SCULLY
LOST HER TOW
OF BARGEs

New Bedford. Mass. July 1.-THE
steamer Pequot. which arrived at this
port this morning from New York. spoke
the tug Thomas j. Scully. which reported
the loss OF one OF her tow OF barges. Is
miles from Point Judith. She had a crew
OF two