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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-07-16

Fire partially destroyed the club
house and part of the grandstand of
the Washington American baseball
park. The fire broke out in an ad-
joining hotel and spread to the club
property. The loss is $4,000. Per-
haps the Nationals will play better ball
after being fire seered.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-24
EX-GOV. UTTER
GAINS POINT
IN LITIGATION

The supreme court today granted the
petition OF ex-Gov. George III. Utter
for a writ OF certiorari against the SUI
perior court, as 10 the whole record
In the suit brought against him as
administrator OF the estate OF Daniel
A. Taylor by the Ashaway National
bank. There was a serious deprecia-
tion In certain stocks belonging to
the Taylor estate and that produced
insolvency.
In the superior court the former gov
ernor was found guilty of technical
administration. There was, of course
no intimation that the governor was
CARELESS in the matter. but he did de-
pend on the opinion OF others and un-
der the law, as the justice i'm the SUI
perior court declared II. the governors
bond would be liable 10 the extent Of
about $4,000
a decision was made by the justice
I'm the superior court on Nov. 10, 1905
and on Feb. 2, 1907, this decision was
modified. There was doubt as TO the
bill of exceptions OF former Gov. Utter
having been passed upon within the
time allowed by law. Counsel for the
former governor wanted the whole
matter before the highest court and
filed their petition, which was granted
today
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-24
MERGER BILL
AMENDMENT IS
AGREED upon

Boston. June 24.-Begore the convenlng
OF the logger branch OF the Legislature to-
day, there was conference In the
speakers room between Speaker Cole and
the senate and house chairmen Of the
committee on railroads. at which an
amendment TO the so-called anti-merger
bill introduced last week TO curtail the
proposed consolidation OF the Boston and
Maine railroad with the New York. New
Haven and Hartford railroad was agreed
upon.
The amendment seeks 10 relieve Presi-
dent Melen OF the latter road from a pos
sible charge OF crlminality in holding an
ffoiCial position In roads already con-
trolled by the New Haven. but does not
eliminate that part OF the bill which pro-
hibits him or any other official of EN-
ploye of the New Haven road from be-
coming connected with the Boston and
Maine
The amendment which was given to
House Chairman V1ttum 10 offer when
the bill was reached. Is a substitute to
portion OF section III OF the original bill
introduced by Speaker Cole. and Is as fol-
lows;
Provided, however, that the provision
of this section (section lid shal not APP
ply 10 any vote upon such shares OF STOCK
nor to any action taken under section III
OF his act. nor shall the provisions OF this
section apply To the election, appointment.
services and acts OF any officer, agent,
servant or employe OF any domestic rail-
road company that may have been law
fully owned, leased or operated prior 10
May /, 1907 by such railroad corporations
as designated in section IL
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-24
CRIMINAL MATTERS
BEFORE JUDGE BAKER

Among the criminal matters disposed OF
In Judge Bakers court today were the
following:
Martin Burke pleaded nolo contendere
to an indictment charging him with
breaking and entering the house of Gen.
Walker at Pa wtucket and stealing brass
flnishlngs. The man indicted with him
who was older last week was given
year in Jail. Burke Is under a sentence
from the district court that expires I'm
August. Today Burke was sentenced to
an additional six months In jail.
Raffaele Di Robba was sentenced to
one year under an Indictment charging
entering in the night time.
Joseph Ratal was sent to jail for three
months for assault and battery.
George Brady was sentenced TO six
months in jail for entering dwelling in
night and larceny
Joseph Kinder and Angelic Chirell1 had
trouble over the discharge of one Joseph
Church from the rubber works by Fore
man. Edward Doyle, which led TO the as
sault of one William McKiernan, friend
OF Doyle's. This led TO two indictments
against both men. one indictment charg-
ing the use OF an iron bar three feet long
and of three-eighth of an inch in diam
eter. Kinder was fined SIS and costs un-
der another and Cherollo was fired SIS
under each.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-24
HOLMES COUNSEL
ASKS DISMISSAL

Washington, June 4-Counsel for Ed
win s. Holmes, former associate statis-
tician OF the department OF agriculture.
charged with divuging secret information
of the department. today entered a motion
TO dismiss the case ON the ground that the
law under which Holmes was indicted. (
Sec. $40 of the revised statutes) does not
cover the offences charged. Counsel de-
clared that the trial wos proceeding on
the theory that a man could be criminally
prosecuted on departmental regulation,
which he said. was preposterous. as
crime could be punished only under
statute. The jury was excused for the
day.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-24
ROBBER ESCAPES
AFTER DARING
CLIMB AND DROP

George G. Wheeler went 10 his room
on the third floor OF his lodging house
at III Mathewson street at l2:45 this
noon and found the door locked. Look
ing through the keyhole he saw man
in the room ransacking II. and he
called to Frank Casey. another roomer.
TO guard the room while he went to
the Central station for an officer.
Lieut.. Gilmartin and Patrolmen w.
l. Costigan and w r. Houghton went
TO the house and discovered that the
man had escaped by the window to a
room on the south side OF the house.
and. climbing around to the north side
by the gutter. dropped 10 the roof
OF an adjoining building and then to
the ground. distance of IL feet to
the yard.
Running out OF the yard he knocked
down Mrs. Mabel Shaw, who conducts
the lodging house. she trying TO stop
him. but did not injure her.
The robber then ran through Bewet
Snow and Washington streets to Aborn
street. ran into the yard at that num-
house at that number. and up stairs.
where he told that he was being pur-
sued by men who would injure him.
and she let him out OF the front door
and he then succeeded in eluding the
officers.
Mrs. Shaw said she let room, In
the house Saturday to the man. who
Is described as 2l years old feet 10
inches tall. slim build and wore light
check suit. She does not know his
name.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-24
TYLER SCHOOL
GRADUATES 10
YOUNG WOMEN

The Tyler school held its graduating
exercises this morning sending forth
class OF 10 girls who received diplomas
from the hands OF Rev Austin Bowling,
pastor OF the Cathedral. The program
was very Interesting. as is usually at the
case at the Tyler school, since the sisters
in charge of the young people exert every
EFFORT to prepare them for the last OF
their school duties OF the year.
The exercises were held In the large hall
on the upper floor OF the school building
in the presence OF large audience. The
program consisted OF singing, recitations
and competitions the singing by the
whole school being remarkably good.
The hymn, "Close 10 Thee" opened the
exercises, after which followed a com
position on the childhood OF the poet
Longfellow. whose life and works was the
subject OF all the literary efforts OF the
pupils Recitations on the college life and
literary career. a reading OF the poem
'The Building of the Ship, and recital
on THE Last Days OF Longfellow' fol-
low, after which came the hymn "Bene-
dictus" The distribution OF diplomas by
Fr. Bowling was preceded by a compo-
eition. entitled Pleasant Days with Our
Catholic Authors" and followed by the
hymn "The Day is Done"
FIR. Dowling delivered an address.
The members Of the graduating class in
cluded in which were those participating
IN the exercises were; Misses Mary Cot
ter Rose coyle, Sarah Gum. Esther Had
dock Alice Shea. Lillian Nickerson, Helen
Shea, Mary McGovern. Mary Cooper,
winifred saillant. Mary Higgins. Mary
Charles, FLORENCE Mclaughlin. Nellie
Hunt, Annie Wynne. Rose Mclaughlin.
Mary Hilda Kelly, Agnes McAlllster and
Estelle Wright
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-24
TOXIC MERCHANTS
ASK u. S. COOPERATION

Toxic June A.-An Informal meeting
was held this afternoon by the delegates
from the Chambers OF Commerce OF Tokl).
Osaka, Kobe, Kiota and Yokohama. 4
report was drafted indicating the grave
dareer facing the commercial relations
OF the United States and japan owing 10
tie anti-Japanese sentiment on the PhJi-
he coast. The necessity OF resor,luy 10
ertedy measures 20 remove this obstiCis
20 .he development OF trade relations WEs
rointed out. At the next meeting 90 be
held within few days. the resolution win
b. gwen oficial form and then wirel 20
the principal Chamters OF Commerce In
the United Sfates asking their co-opcra.
ton.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-24
YELLOW RACES
To RULE WORLD,
Says CEN. BOOTH

London. June 2i-Gen. william Bo1~1.
head OF the Salvation Army. has returned
to London after his trip To the Orient
greatly impressed with the potentialites
Of the yellow races. During the course of
an interview here yesterday he declared
that the Chinese and Japanese Will com
pletely capture Eastern trade and COM
merce.
There are features about the Chinese
and Japanese" he said. that are bound
10 make them the conquerors OF the
world. but they will do II by peaceful
means"
He declared that the Japanese had not
the remotest desire for n conflict with any
nation, but that II II were necessary they
would fight TO retain what they have.
Japan, he said. is no longer trammelled by
tho old ideas OF the degrading character
OF trade.
Gen. Booth said he admitted the thrift
OF the Japanese working classes. which
results I'm the absence OF real poverty, and
their system OF petite culture"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-24
Col. Colts Withdrawal as
New England Sees 1t

cans in Rhode Island who would be well
content.--Boston Transcript.
Only symptom
Col. Colt gives several reasons for his
unconditional withdrawal, but IL Is signfi-
cant that he names as the first and ap-
parently the chief reason. that he was
not willing to risk disrupting the Re-
publican party. Under no circumstances
are legislative deadocks inspiring spec
taces, but the Rhode Island contest was
lock which Col. Colt fears as source
OF Republican disruption was only a
symptom. Boston Globe
Logic of situation
Now that Col Colt has so gracefully
retired from the senatorial race. II would
seem to be the 2logic of the situation
that George Peabody Wetmore can
hardly do less than follow the example
thus set. and insure a sweeping Republi-
can victory this faH-Pawtucket Gazette
and Chronicle.
Deep Regret at Bristol
The people OF Bristol are naturally
disappointed. as they had hoped to see
him make sure Of his election next fall.
but they. OF course. will accept his judg-
ment in the matter as for the best. con-
sidering all the circumstances, with deep
regret.-Bristol Phenix.
when Sure Of the Rubber
So Col. Colt, president of the United
States Rubber company. has withdrawn
from the senatorial race irr Rhode Island
Curious how a man will give up a con-
test when sure Of the rubber.--New York
Commercial
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-24
BOYS FOLLOWED SHOW;
WERE STRANDED HERE

Probation officer Wallace returned TO
Boston today three truant lads from that
vicinity. who had followed the Wild West
show and became stranded In this city
One was John Hudson. II years old.
who claimed 10 belong to RoNbury. and
was picked up on Elmwood avenue at Z
O'Clock yesterday morning by Sergt. Pot
ter Of the Seventh station
The second was William Earle. II years
old. OF 1l9 Cabot street. Roxbury. VIII
liam said his brother worked In
Hotel Newman as waiter, but the hotel
clerk could not find anybody TO At the
bill
The third OF the triumvirate was Jacob
Jacobs, 10 years old. who said that he was
newsboy OF Roxbury and his fare had
been paid here by another boy he didn't
know and whom he had lost.
lie said his father wouldn't send any re-
turn fare II communicated with.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-24
To Cure
Rheumatism

The excessive accumu-
lation Of uric acid must be
eradicated from the sys-
tenn. DR.. Miles Nervine
used as directed for rheu-
matism, is alkaline in ma
ture. 1t neutralizes this
acid, and its soothing eff
feet upon the irritated
condition Of the nerves
relieves pain and induces
sleep and rest.
II was suddenly taken with n severe
pain in my foot. My physician could
not tell what was the trouble. In n
few days | had the same trouble with
the other foot. i was so crippled that
] could scarcely walk and at times
had TO crawl on my hands and knees
from my bed down stairs. After hav-
ing my shoes on for an hour or two
i could manage 10 walk by suffering
the pain. | suffered more or less all
summer. and tried almost everything
but got no relief. Then i began to
nave pains all through my system.
My doctor told me had an acute 81
tack OF iaaammatory rheumatism I
was in the hospital SCR wrelts. but !
was scarcely able TO walk when ] left
a. read about DR. Miles Nervine.
bought n bottle and also wrote tbs
Miles Medical Co, for advice. They
advised ma TO add salicylate Of soda
TO the Nervlue. and I commenced to
get better from the start and for tho
past six months have scarcely any
pain. and am able TO walk as well as
ever" JAS. II. SANDERS.
II. q. Box 3, Rockaway. ~. y.
Or. Miles Nervlne Is sold by your
druggist, who will guarantee that the
first bottle will benefit. " u fails, he
Will refund your money.
Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-24
WIDOW ENTITLED
TO THE INSURANCE

Judge Tanner decided today that the
proceeds OF the insurance policy which
the late Herbert T.. Thayer had in the
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance
company. must he paid to his widow
Elizabeth a. Thayer. Mr. Thayer when
he insured his life named his wife as
beneficiary. Later he brought her a paper
and asked her to sign her name to H.
This proved later TO be n release of her
rights as beneficiary. Her husband held
the paper 50 folded that she could not
tell what was on n and after his death
che claimed the proceeds So did the ad-
ministrator on Mr.. Thayer's estate and
50 did n third party. The insurance com
pary paid 1869 into court
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-24
URGENT NEED OF
HARBOR POLICE BOAT

The apparent lack OF police protec-
tion along the water front has so en-
couraged the river pirates that there
operations have become so bold and
persistent that boat and yacht owners
are taking steps TO furnish that pro-
lection which the city should certainly
look after number OF the yachts
in Green Jacket shoals. near the dry
dock. East Providence. have suffered
the most from this kind OF petty thiev-
ing. so much so that several owners
are keeping men aboard the boats.
with strict orders 60 shoot suspicious
characters.
The thieves make practice OF going
aboard the motor boats and stealing
the brass oil cups and other parts that
are easily removed from the engines.
The other night Custom House officer
Gray gave chase TO three suspicious
looking and acting men I'm dory, but
they succeeded In outrowlng him and
escaped.
SATURDAY night they stole the yawl
boat belonging TO Michael Finnicane,
which Is tied up at the Point street
bridge. and ran her over 90 East Provi-
dence. and after smashing the wheel
in the effort 20 get II on beached the
boat near the Railroad bridge and de-
camped. II will cost about $40 10 re-
pair the boat
new dory boat. In which an engine
had Just been Installed. was stolen at
Riverside yesterday and no trace OF
the boat or the thieves has been found.
There certainly should he some pro-
lection offered by the city 90 those
who have property along the water
front and the owners say N Will not
be healthy for anyone caught around
the yanats at night who cannot give
a gooe esaount of themselves. some
ono 10 iseie 20 get shot unless the
petty n.syipg In stopped.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-24

The premier said IL was not proposed
that the resolution dealing with the house
OF lords should be moved In the upper
house after It's discussion I'm the house of
commons had been completed. He de-
cared that the resolution embodies the
principle OF the predominance of the
house OF commons. and said that In adop-
ton of this course they were following
certain historic precedents.
The resolution itself, even IL carried.
would not have the effect OF law or pro-
cure the desired results.
bill would be necessary and the gov
ernment would exercise It's discretion as
10 when IL should be introduced. His
majestys ministers now only desire 10
test the opinion OF the house and make
sure they had the house OF commons be-
hind them.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-24
bANNERMA AN MOVES.
TO CURB LORDS

London, June A.-Premier Campbell
Bannerman today moved his resolution
curtailing the power of the house OF
lords before the best attended house OF
the session. The galleries also were
crowded. those present In that part OF the
house including many peers, who were
anxious to observe the beginning ofth
attempt to reduce their power to control
legislation.
The resolution was as follows
THAT I'm order to give effect 10 the Will
OF the people as expressed by their elect
ed representatives. II is necessary that
to reject bills passed by this house should
be so restricted by law as 10 secure that
within the limits OF single parliament
the final decision OF the house OF COM
mons shall prevail"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-24
ALL-ENGLISH TENNIS
STARTS OFF WELL

London, June 2i.-Cloudy. cold weather
in the morning and rain in the afternoon
interfered with the matches Of the oepn-
ing day in the all-England tenning cham-
pionship meeting at Wimbledon. but the
attendance was good, shelters having
been provided for the spectators
Kari B~hr. the first American to appear
on the courts, beat T. NJ. Mavrogerdate
by three sets to two, 3-6, GO, 6-S, g.
S+.
American, who was not accustomed to
grass courts, started weakly and tired
perceptibly. At one time IL looked as
though he was beaten. In the third set
deuce was called no less than 10 times
Be'hr on three occasions being within one
stroke OF winning the game and the set
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-24
BOY SAVES
TWO OTHERS
FROM DROWNING

water In an effor ito save the two young
men. Mccarthy got hold on the elder
Howard and things looked bad for both
when Perkins dived from the boat In such
a way as 10 come up between the two.
who were in great peril and got both
10 the surface and they were pulled into
the boat by Daniel Wilcox and George A.
Gleason. who accompanied Perkins In the
boat that he went TO the rescue in
The young Howard lad had In the mean
while swan 10 the shore He had nrst
made a heroic effort 10 separate McCar-
thy and his father.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-24
PRESIDENT SIGNS
DOMINICAN TREATY

oyster Bay, n. Y. June A-President
Roosevelt today signed the Dominican
treaty. The convention which regulates
customs matters between the United
States and Santo Domingo was negotiated
Feb s. last by the plenipotentiaries Of the
two countries and has since been approved
by the United States senate and the legis-
lative bodies OF Santo Domingo. The sig
nature OF the president today is under
stood to be the last step necessary to
make the convention operative. The treaty
was received from Washington today.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-24
Trinity Commencement

Hartford. Conn, June 24.-The COM
mencement exercises at Trinity coll
lege included the class day exercises
this afternoon, the morning being de-
voted 10 the meetings OF several class
es holding reunions. The number of
graduates back for the commence
ment events this year is larger than
ever before.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-24

Earl Perkins combined heroism and
strategy yesterday and saved Frank Nc
Carthy and Earl Howard from drowning
at Apponaug. Perkins, though but boy,
is a fine swimmer and went 10 the rescue
OF Mccarthy and Howard I'm a boat II
seems Mccarthy and Howard went In
swimming after ball game and owing 10
his heated condition Mccarthy was seized
with cramps in his less and was near
gone when the Howard lad came To mis-
aid
Thomas Howard. the father OF Earl
Howard. was on shore and went into the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-24
MARINE intelligence

High Tide 6.59 p. m.
Steamer Pilgrim Appleby. New York.
Steamer Tennessee. Wilcox. New York
Steamer City OF Newport. Stlnson, New
port.
Steamer City of Haverhill, Lake, Fan
River.
Steamer Islander, Johnson. Tiverton
Steamer New Shoreham, Fuller, Block
Island
Tug w. f.. Chadwick. New York.
Steamer Bay Port. Newport News.
Schooner Marion Draper, Roberts. Ban
gor. $4,000 lumber To order
Schooner Pochassett, Clinton Point, i25
sand. A. ]. Miller.
Barge Barrier Newport News. 2e04 coal,
Seaconnet Coal company.
Barge Hopatcong. Hoboken. 1895 coal to
order.
Barge r. r. r. No. III. South Amboy,
coal Pawtucket
Barge Bessie. Jr. st. George, 7s7 coal,
NJ Y. n. VI. and II. X. X.
Schooner Mary J. Belle. New Bedford,
light.
Steamer Howard Chase. from Baltimore.
Steamer Tuscan, Thatcher, from Phila-
delphia.
DEPARTURES.
Steamer Pilgrim, Appleby. for New
York.
Steamer Tennessee. Wilcox. for New
York.
Steamer City OF Newport. Stinson, for
Newport.
Steamer City of HaverhilI. Lake, Fall
River.
Islander, Johnson. Tiverton
Steamer New Shoreham, Fuller, Block
Island
Tug w. L. Gladwish, with tow for New
York.
Steamer Bay Port for New Bedford.
Steamer Warwick, on charter down
river.
ALONG THE HARBOR FRONT.
The steamer Howard, Capt. Chase,
which left Norfolk Saturday ran into a
fog bank and held the same ali the way
up the coast. Arriving off Brenton's Reef
lightship at a. IN. today Capt. Chase
brought his vessel TO anchor and waited
until o'clock for the fog TO lift. when
the anchor was weighed and the steamer
started for her dock arriving safely
A two-flnnelled steam yacht OF the
Scout type came dashing up the harbor
yesterday afternoon to land "A party at the
Providence dock and then returned down
river to the large yacht to which she was
evidently a tender.
Capt Nickerson of East Providence is
building a 25-foot power boat in the after
cabin of the old condemned steamer Bay
Queen, which he elaine Will, Wnen conf
peted, be able to clean out anything In
the river.
Quite number OF fishing parties went
down river yesterday after tautos. The
catch was reported light although some
were fortunate.
Only five sailing vessels were at the
wharves this morning. 1t is reported as
exceptionally dull along the water front.
The steamer st. Croix, Capt Bowman,
of the Enterprise line, had the record
breaking crowd of the season on last
nights trip to New York. The st. Croix
Is one OF the most popular boats on the
route, being fast, spacious and comforta-
BILE in a sea way.
The sloop yacht Mignon, Capt Rod
McKinnon, is TO have a trial spin In the
harbor this afternoon. The Mignon mas
not been used for three seasons, but was
always very speedy boat and has cap
tured a number of first prizes. She has
been newly painted inside and out.
The fish market was not over stocked
this morning. only two arrivals came up
river with soup.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-24
DETECTIVE PEABODY
LOSES HIS POSITION

New York. June 2i.-Detective Will
liam NJ Peabody was dismissed from
the New York police force today after
n trial on charge Of giving false tes-
timony, being absent without leave
and disobedience
Peabody was sent to Baltimore by
Police Inspector Mclaughlin TO In
vestigate report that Mrs. Howard
Gould had been married before her
marriage to Mr. Gould but failed to
secure such evidence When ques-
toned about his trip he made state
ments which he afterwards declared
TO be false.