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CHANG E)
into DANCE HALL
New Reversible Floor Makes
This Possible in Few
Minutes.
From the New York Sun.

The movable stage which Steel Mack
aye attempted to make q feature OF
theatrical construction many years G.
is outdone by the reversible auditor
ium floor introduced in a new Apollo
music hall on the Rue de Clichy. Paris
This device makes it possible to change
the parquet into Il dancing floor In
seven minute
The floor is reversible. On one side
1t is fitted with 500 chairs of the usual
folding variety. On the other side it
is planked with hard wood. waNed ana
polished. ass ~
During the performance each night
it is pitched at an angle of about 16
degrees, like the floor Of any other
theater. When the show is over al1d.
the dancing begins it is absolutely level
All who %patronize the house will seo
the transformation every night. When
the curtain falls the seat holders win
be hustled back into the orchestra cir
Gle and the foyers. hen the rnechan-
ism will work.
The floor or rather the two aoorz.
are built on each side OF a framework
of steel Orders. This is hung ON pivcts,
and when the machinery is set in mo-
ton it simply turns the other side up.
The huge seesaw-it measures about IS
by sc feet-stops at the appropriate
itllGic MlicIl IL is W De an aAAsAOI1uKH
and is secured there by strong sup
ports.
When it reaches the level position to-
serve as a ballroom equally strong
supports hold it there and provide for
the safety of the dancers. When 1T
stops in either position it is in nnms-
diate communication with the other
parts of the house. as all the necessary
steps are attached to it either to- reach
the orchestra circle when it is level or
the stage when it is inclined at an
angle. Stage and floor are continuous
when used for dancing, the electric
footliShts being attached to "A disap-
pearins framework. While a section OF
solid flooring takes their place.
The entire contrivance cost 70. DDo
francs, or $4,000, of which IS, $3.50 was
spent on the floor and its mechanism
and the rest on the twenty-seye1s foot
deep brick lined we'll through which
the floor revolNes.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-08-09
KNITTING AS EAp.

1t is strange how each season brings
out some little fad, unimportant and
hardly worthy Of record, except for the
fact that those who indulge in it con-
slider the same thing just a bit unsmart
in a year when no one else is partici-
pating. For instance, how many girls,
q year 6 q, were devotees of knitting?
Yet this season it is quite the thing
to be seen on the pier of an afternoon
counting stitches to the time of the
italian band, a bag of vari-colored floss
in a silken bag on one side the busy
worker, and the handsome young per-
son for whom the knitted necktie is
intended sitting adoringly on the other.
Each season, too, has its color, and
this year 1t is canary yellow. One thing
or another of any costume, mans or
woman's. must be of this vivid shade,
from hats and their plunes. down to
the stockings. The yellow peril to the
shopkeepers here is that they may run
out of yellow.
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Phil sheridan Refu.ed

ut is a tradition that no American ever
refused a presidential nomination." said
Judge w. B Rodgers. city solicitor of
.Pittsburg. and yet l saw a very noted
man ANN forth a Remuneration of the
place, although it had not really been ten
dered him. 1t was at the Chicago conven-
ton in 1880, when we battled for days be-
fore Garfield finally won. / was there as
one of the 36 who stuck by Grant to the
last ditch. Somebody in the convention
hall shouted out: MIR. Chairman, l nom
mate General Phil Sheridan for PRESIDENT
There were cheers. and in a moment the
little cavalry man vas on his feet, very
greatly confused. very red in the face and
yet determined to speak. Please don't
mention my name he said. Il assure you
that l have no such ambition. 1 am loyal
TO my old chief Then he sat down amid
tremendous uproar and plaudits."
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-08-09
Couldn't Leave.

A Scottish prison chaplain, recently ap-
pointed, entered one of the cells on his
first round of inspection, and with much
%pomposity thus addressed the prisoner
who occupied It:
We'll. my man; do you know who 1
amp
mo, nor dinna carer was the nom
chalant reply.
well, I'm your new chaplain
Oh. we are? Then l haze heard O. va
before"
And what did you hear?" returned the
chaplain. his curiosity getting the better
Of his dignity.
"Well. L heard that the last twa kinks
ye were in ye preached them bath eclpts:
but we will ma find it SIGH an easy 1rsstter
to do the same WI this one.
Many q man who is fancy fres. inesni
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-08-09
BY GEORGE BARTON.

IN a great big easy chair in his bachelor
apartments overlooking Washington
square and learnedly discoursed upon the
philosophy of crime. Alan Forward, his
Srien., the chemist, who had dropped In TO
pay a pop call. forgot the movements of
the hands on the clock and sat there alb
sorbed IN the flow of wit and wisdom that
came uninterruptedly from the lips of the
veteran of the government service. Barnes
was about to clinch one OF his favorite
propositions when he was interrupted by
a gentle tap on the door.
Come in!' he cried in freezingly official
tones.
The door opened and Cornelius Clancy
entered. Clancy was popularity known as
the shadow of the chief, but he was ply
sically substantial, and If the twlnkl1lg
eyes and the always present smile count
ed, a very merry shadow. Anyhow Barnes
regarded him as vitality essential to his
business, and the aggressive little fellow
had shared in the capture of many cele-
DRAFTED slnugglers. He burst into the room
now with the air of a man full of lnforma-
ton, but when he perceived 4 stranger
he stopped short and stood on the door
rug. rubbing his smooth chin in a meGi-
tative fashion.
go on, Con-" said the chief encour-
agingly; don't niud Mr..
Its not much" responded the young
man, taking his breath. The Nulture
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Can 1 see 1T a moment?'
NO" was the blunt response.
IT am afraid the gentleman made a mis-
take ventured the inspector.
Then the gentleman will have to cor
rect it himself" was the b%usincsslike re-
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-08-09

Many q man who is fancy free doesn't
fancy bis freedom.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-10
Tus George H. Allen. Jr.. with tow. New
357 WESTMINSTER sTRI

York
Tug George II. Allen. Jr.. with tow. New
York
Tug Roger Williams, with barges Bal
loon and Bristol. Newport
Tug Muriel light. Boston
ALONG THE HARBOR FRONT.
The steamer Kentucky OF the JOY line
had full passenger list last evening Ev-
cry stateroom was occupied by people on
their wa yto New York. The boat was
late In leaving her dock. owing TO her
large freight.
The Watch Hill life saving crew is to
have new Thoroughly modern and COM
plete house this winter. The new build
Ing will be just south OF the present sta
ton and will overlook both beaches. It
Will be two stories In height. In the front
OF the building will be a large room for
the boats and equipment and a watch tow
er three stories high. The building is ex-
pected to be completed before cold wealth
er.
The congestion in the traffic still con-
tinues. The many arrivals OF coal barges
has so tied up the railroad that many
barges are lying In the stream waiting
chance TO be unloaded
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-10
TWO THIEVES
WERE GIVEN
STIFF FINES

The stiff sentence OF $50 and costs was
imposed on both Fred Chappelle and Ed
ward A. Scott yby the district court this
morning for stealing from Della viau
watches. rings and a ladies' jacket, all
valued at $40.
The theft with which the men are
charged was committed on May 8 last
The two. II was said, went 10 call on
the Viau woman, who has rooming
house at rs Richmond street. On leaving
II Is claimed that the pair carried away
the jacket. In the sleeve OF which was a
jewelry bag containing the watch, dia-
mond ring and other rings Of less value.
The jacket was valued at $40 and was
sold here. The watch, valued at SIS, was
disposed OF in New Bedford. while the
diamond ring, valued at $40 was sold In
Far River. The property has been 10
Gated and viii soon be recovered, 1t is
expected.
The men were arrested yesterday by
Inspectors Ahern and Monahan. The in
spectors were obliged TO take a trip to
Narragansett Pier TO get La Chappelle.
who has been working there for several
weeks. Scott was taken into custody on
Westminster street.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-10
Marine INTELLIGENCE

High tide ..............-............9 p. m.
ARRIVALS.
Steamer Dorchester, Johnson, Balti-
more
Steamer Tuscan, Thatcher, Philadel-
phia
Steamer Providence. Griffin, New York
Steamer st. Croix, Bowman. New York
Steamer Edgemont Olweiler, New York
Steamer City OF Newport, Stenson
Newport.
Steamer City OF Haverhin, Lake Fall
River
Steamer islander. Johnson, Tiverton.
Steamer New Shoreham. Fuller, Block
Island.
Tug John scully. varmon. Newport
News
Tug Edward Luckenbach. Norfolk.
Tug George II. Allen, Jr.. New Bed
ford.
Tug w. E. Gladwish. New York
Tug Murrill Norfolk
Barge N @. Roper. Baltimore. 36ls COAL
New York. New Haven and Hartfor rail-
way.
Barge Solitaire. Norfolk. 29oo coal. New
York, New Haven and Hartford railway
Barge p. r. r. No. Ill. South Amboy.
1895 coal. New York, New Haven and
Hartford railway.
Barge Z. r. II. No. 200. 749 coal. New
York. New Haven and Hartford railway.
Barge Genuine, Norfolk, zoos coal. New
York, New Haven and Hartford railway.
Barge New York. Newport News, S26
coal, New York. New Haven and Hartford
railroad
Barge Emma soules, Newport News. 1000
coal. New York. New Haven and Hartford
railroad.
DEPARTURES.
Steamer Edsemont, OhweNe-- New York
Steamer City OF NewpoSa S5Dscr- New.
port.
Steamer City OF Haverhill, Lake. FAN
River.
Steamer Islander. Johnson. Tlverton.
steamer New Shoreham, Fuller. Block
Island.
Tug Ldw. Moran. with oil barge No. s.
New York.
Tug w. Z Chadwick, with tow. New
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-10
IS TO STICK, BUT
ONLY TO MEET DEFEAT

of congress as the people of the state
want him to be-"
Gen. William Ames said few days ago
that he did not think that any efforts to
induce Wetmore TO withdraw could prove
successful.
GROSS WILL RETIRE.
There was a persistent story on the
streets today TO the effect that Col. Har-
old j. Gross. chairman OF the state GEN.
tral committee. would surely retire at the
end OF his present term al the head OF that
body, and II bore all the earmarks OF
truth. Those who are best acquainted
with the genial colonel believe that he
would have retired long ago had II not
been for reasons more personal than po-
litical and that ne has consented 10 remain
In the chairmanship only at tho most ear
nest solicitation OF the Wetmore man
ayers, who once talked OF the wisdom OF
reorganizing the state committee immdi-
ately after the next convention, which
meets in October. elects a new committee,
without waiting for the post-election
meeting OF the committe as required by
the rules now in force.
DEMOCRATS AGGRESSIVE.
Daniel l.. ID. Granger who presided over
the convection which placed Col. Robert
Hale Ives Goddard I'm nomination for
senator of the United States. has not yet
formally selected the campaign commit
tee, he was empowered by the conven-
tion TO appoint. but number of names
ar e under consideration and they will be
announced soon. II is believed.
The Democrats and Lincolnites expect
TO put an even sitter battle next fail
than they waged last year and with more
encouraging results. IL Is certain that
they wifi make some gains in the coun-
| try towns. and will more than hold their
| own in the cities.
At Newport, for instance, where the
Wettmoreites have boasted OF being in
vulnerable, the Democrats are getting to-
gether for an aggressive campaign. The
| adoption of the new charter. which di-
vorces state and local affairs, has given
great impetus TO the movement to wage
| a straight-out contest with Democratic
candidates only. and this course will un-
! doubtedly appeal TO the democracy there,
and throughout the state. There is no
boiling Democratic desire TO make any
any political bulls at Newport this year.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-10
SPRINGFIELD
EXPERIENCES
CRIME WAVE

Springfield, Mass. Aug. l0.-The limit
OF patience In Springheld's wave Of crime
has been reached. in the opinion Of Mayor
William F. Sanderson. who last night
called a special meeting OF the police COM
mission for today to elect a chief of po-
lice who will suppress bold burglaries
and assaults upon women. More than 100
burglaries have been computed without
so much as the arrest OF a suspect.
When Patrolman George l.. De Forest
reached home yesterday morning he
found his wife bound. gagged and uncon-
scious. She Is still hysterical. Last month
month the police commissioners removed
Chief OF Police George NJ. Stebbins. Chief
Stebbins refused to relinquish the office.
and Is at his desk In police headquarters
daily.
III Chief Stebbins does not recede from
his position, the city will have two police
chiefs after tonight
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-10
STOCK MARKET
AGAIN ACTED
D|SORDERLY

New York, Aug l0-There was another
| disorderly break in prices OF stocks with
the beginning OF the trading al the stock
exchange which carried some stocks down
again 10 lower prices then were touched
during the week Speculative sentiment
took fresh alarm AT the tone OF the state
ment by Attorney General Bonaparte af-
ter his interview with the president pyes-
terday. I'm which the aggressive determi-
nation OF the administration 10 push the
pursuit OF corporations along various lines
was asserted.
A new low record for British Consols I'm
London greeted the market at the open
ing and helped create apprehension. Hold
ers OF securities threw them on the mar
ket I'm large blocks and without much re-
gard TO the prices they would bring.
Resulting declines reached we're for Union
Pacific 3s. Northern Pacific 3is; Third
Avenue 5h: Western Maryland. Mime
apolis. ST Paul and Ste. Marie preferred.
Southern Pacific IL. Reading 3. Ameri-
can Smelling 2, Great Northern preferred
and the ore certificates 21s; Atchlson,
Northwestern, Delaware and Hudson. Erie
first y referred and Amalgamated Copper
2 10 2h and New York Central St. Paul,
Kansas and Texas, Brooklyn Transit,
Western Union, Sugar and Westinghouse
Electric IA or more. The market made
temporary stand against the pressure
but after small rallies plunged down
wards again.
New York Central sold today at 1864.
the lowest point since 1898.
The market closed feversh and unset
tied. Prices broke again 10 the lowest al
the appearance OF the bank statement.
Union Pacific's loss reaching 5Ss, Southern
Pacific. Northern Pacific. Great Northern
preferred. Minneapolis. st. Paul and Sault
Ste. Marie preferred Reading and Ameri-
can Smelling 4 or more. Atlantic Coast
Line and Sloss Sheffield Steel preferred 5.
Atchison. Erie second preferred. Great
Northern ore certificates, Amalgamated
Copper and Anaconda 3 TO 3lk. The bears
covered their short contracts hurriedly In
the last five minutes OF the market and
II was not until then that rallies running
TO a point in some cases occurred.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-10
NORTH END SCENE OF 4
TRAGIC SHOOTING AFFAIR
continued from Page one. }


There is much. however. that is not ex-
planned and there are many things un-
known or suppressed that would make
complete story. The fact that Arshlonian
was shot In the Fillmore street house es-
tablishes the fact that he gained entrance.
but how he did enter the house the in
mates say they cannot explain.
ARTANIAN TALKS.
According to the story told to the police
by Artanan. the tragedy was caused by
the fact that Arslonian had entered Attain
ians room, which opened of the Kitchen
on the ground floor OF the house. at l
o'clock Albanian declares that he was
awakened when Arslonian began to choke
him to death. Albanian is rugged
young man. and after a struggle succeed
ed In throwing or his assailant. who ran
into the kitchen. Atainian followed his
assailant and from the condition In which
the effects OF the Kitchen were found
terrific struggle ensued. Finally Arslonian
staggered back with bullet hole I'm his
breast the missile causing instant death.
passing through his heart, fell backward
over n chair and when the police arrived
upon the scene they found the dead mans
body lying with the head In the chair. ono
leg over It's back and one foot on couch.
which was alongside He had evidently
not moved after he fell.
II was later found that two bullets hal
passed completely through his body. These
bullets and another had embedded In the
woodwork OF tho bedroom or the kitchen
one having gone through the bedroom
floor into the cellar. Blood was found
below In the chair in the Kitchen over
which Arslonlan had fallen stark I'm death.
SURRENDERED HIMSELF
After the shooting Atanian by advice OF
his uncle went 90 the Second police station
and surrendered himself telling what he
had done. Sergt. r. J. Smith and officers
went 10 the houe and investigated. ind
ing the body Of Arslonian and In his pock-
et an s-inch dirk knife. They reported the
case to Medical Examiner Perkins.
Albanian, who r. ~ years old. and is said
by the police 20 be wise guy" is lock-
ed up awaiting the action OF Coroner Lin
coin. IL r. said that he will be arraigned
In the charge OF manslaushter, which will
hold him until the coroners inquest has
been completed out OF which may result
the more serious charge OF murder.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-10
SISTER KIDNAPS
HER TWO BROTHERS

winsted. Conn. Aug 10.-Christine Ha-
gen, 20 years old, OF Montclair. n. j., ar
rived I'm Canton Thursday and demanded
OF r. c. Staatz her two brothers Fred,
.. and Louis. II. who were taken from n
county home at Montclair two years ago
and bound to Staatz until they became OF
age
Staatz refused 10 let the boys go, but
without his knowledge the girl managed
10 get hold OF them. drove to New Hart
ford, n distance OF six miles, and took
the o'clock train for New York.
Staatz complained 10 Deputy Sheriff A.
IT. Cushing. who pressed into service sta
tion Agent Clarence watson, who went 20
Unionville. intercepted the fugitives and
brought them back 10 Collinsville.
The girl r. stlll I'm Canton and says she
will not leave without taking her brothers
with her.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-10
MANY ENJOYED HOP AT
OAKLAND BEACH CASINO

Oakland Beach Casino was the scene Of
a merry gathering on Thursday evening
when the summer colony enjoyed a select
hop given by Stones orchestra. This was
the second dance at the Casino, at which
the orchestra has played. and the first of
n series under Mr.. Stones management.
Although not so many attended as at tho
first hop over 100 people were present.
and the evening passed quickly and pleas
antly for everybody. Every number was
encored and 1t was amidst n tumult OF
handclappng and cheering that the
Good Night" waltz brought the event
TO an end.
party OF young people from Apponaug
Intended some OF whom distinguished
themselves In the evolutions OF the lam
ciers. The pin boys were busy on three
alleys in the bowling alley adjoining the
Casino and the grounds prettily lighted
by Japanese lanterns strung along the
walks, leaving enough deep shadows so
masculine arms were necessary aid TO the
strollers
Another hop will be given on next
Thursday. Aus Is, when larger attend
ance is expected.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-10
THREE MUT|N|ES
HAVE OCCURRED
1T SEOUL

Seoul. Aug 1o-Among 10 provincial and
metropolitan Korean garrisons, three mu-
tnies have taken place. nearly at Seoul,
Honju and Wonju.
The first named garrison was eradicat-
ed; the second is In flight with Gen Hase-
gawa's cavalry in pursuit OF the fugitives
while the situation at Wonju Is alarm
ing
According to- the military reports the
Korean troops have been Joined by ri
oters and japanese officers have fed. The
Korean commander was summoned TO
Seoul, but he dsobeyed the order and
Japanese troops are now marching
against the town. They will not reach
there before tonight
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-10
NAT HERRESHOFF DID
AS HE ALWAYS DID

n was stated on good authority today
at Bristol that Nat Herreshof, tho boat
builder. followed his usual policy when
ne refused 20 allow the Dorchester club
90 see the plans OF the defender Seneca,
in order that the Canadian club might be
satisfied as 90 her weight.
For years Mr.. Herreshof has refused
10 give up the plans OF the yachts which
he has built. and the announcement OF
his refusal 20 the Rochester club met with
no surprise about Bristol. and those who
are well acquainted with his methods OF
doing business.
Mr.. Herreshoff could not be seen today.
II was stated at his boat yard that he
was on board the Rover. IN the New
York Yacht club cruise and would be IN
New London harbor this afternoon.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-10
RIVAL LOVER
STABBED THE
OTHER SU[T0R

Following a dispute at 1:3o this morn
ing In the house at Is Emery street, Clio
vanni vacconi stabbed Sciarra Sabatino
in the left shoulder. and is now fugitive
from justice.
Sabatino was taken TO the Rhode Island
hospital and his condition is not dan
gerous. The trouble is said to have been
caused by rivalry over a girl.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-10
Report is Confirmed

BY a final decree entered In the superior
court today the commissioners report In
the partition suit brought by Louise c.
wilkins OF this city against James s. BIZ
ings ct ais. was confirmed. The sum
realized from tho sale OF the property.
which Is situated on Transit and Arnold
trseets was 5000. and OF this sum. after
deducting expenses the complainant viii
get three-fourths.