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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27
PROVIDENCE ONLY A
BARGE PORT NOW

The contemptuous way sailor men have
OF speaking about Providence as only y
Barge Port" is enough to arouse ths
ire of any person interested in the city
and at all familiar with the possibilities
that such an accessible harbor affords
for a lot of the ocean-going traffic that
now goes to Boston and New York despite
the longer railroad haul. With a number
of steamship lines running between Prov
dence and the other side OF the herring
pond" this city should assume the place
in the shipping world that nature evident
ly intended when the magnificent harbor
and surroundings were projected. Was
this the cause then there would be no
reason for the contemptuous designation
Of the city as a "Bargt Port"
For a month or more organizers for the
Atlantic Coast Seamens union have been
quietly at work in the larger ports. TAX
ing in all the non-union men willing TO
listen to the argument of higher wages
In New England ports this work is
chiefly among the Cape de Verders. sew
eral hundred of whom are seamen. Nearly
all the white men" have been unionized
for years, but II is realized by the union
officials In charge OF the present move
ment for higher wages that the co-opera-
tion of the natives of Cape Verde Islands
is essential to success.
The shortage of men. which has been
marked for two years and which Is at
present causing great difficulty for ves-
sells OF all sorts in securing crews, will
be used as a powerful lever by the organ
izaton in its endeavor TO procure higher
wages for its members, and when the
union makes its demand for s. a month
more wages for Its members. the other
side may not put up much of fight, FOR
the reason that better wages may induce
more men to go TO sea. This would re-
lieve the shortage OF labor, which Is
much more troublesome question at pres
ent than a small prospective increase in
wages.
At present the union scale OF wages for
sailing vessels is: Under 300 tons. $25 3o)
TO 1900 tons, $50: over 1900 tons, $S. But
one fleet OF vessels on the coast, the
Coastwise Transportation company OF
Boston. has been paying $50 a month or
late although four years ago all the big
vessels were paying that wage. At one
time the Atlantic Coast Seamens union
was a powerful organization Ninety per
cent OF all the sailors, both white and
colored, were union men, receiving the
union scale Of wages without demur.
Should there be any trouble there is no
likelihood OF its affecting Providence. as
there are no sailors here to be affected.
Tho union which formerly hourished.
closed its doors last December, as IL had
dwindied to such an extent that the hall
rent was burdensome Now there Is
neither union or hall. Barge men are not
considered sailors by the Atlantic Coast
Seamen's union and they are not asked
to Join the union or help IL the union
goes on strike, Barge City, Surely that
Is n nice name for the second city IN New
England.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27
DOLLAR Of 1904
BRINGS $4,000
At AUCTION

Philadelphia, June 27.-The highest price
ever paid for an American coin OF regular
issue. $1,000, was given yesterday for the
1904 dollar at the second days sale OF the
Stickner collection. and this coin once
more reagins its title OF the king os
American Coins" OF which II was de-
prived last year when $2l65 was paid for
an 1922 half eagle. The same unknown
buyer who got the New York doubloon
Tuesday. thought TO be n well-known
Philadelphia collector. also got the rare
dollar
Mr. Stickner got the 1904 dollar In 1siS
and II was the first 1904 dollar to come into
notice. He got II from a mint official In
exchange for other coins. He always con-
sidered Il and the Brasher doubloon his
greatest numismatic treasures
The second highest figure was 5000. paid
by $. III. Chapman OF this city for the 1915
half eagle, which is also a high record
l79S eagle brou.ht Sl2S. Half eagles
brought the followinp prices: 1877. $3.50.
1919. $500 1921. seo: 1924 $i20: 1897. $780,
iS2S. $780, 1893. small date $3.50 and one Of
1891, SIS. A rare quarter eagle OF 1871
brought $500 another OF 1896. $685. 1884.
with motto. $50 a new record
A very rare Colonial cent OF 17S5, known
as the "lnimica Tyrannis Americana" q"
made a record beyond It's best previous
price. being bid In by Henry Chapman for
$50 A unique cent of New Jersey. show
ing an eagle on the diverse instead OF the
customary horses head. brought $500
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27
WRIT PROHIBITS
NEW YORK RECOUNT

New York. June 27--The proceedings In
stituted by william r. Hearst for the re-
opening OF the ballot boxes used in the
mayoralty contest Of Nov. Z. 1906. under
the new recount law got setback yes
terday when Justice jerks. presiding jus
tice OF the appellate division, second de-
partnnent. granted a writ prohibiting fur
then action in the matter IN tho supreme
court OF that department. The writ was
granted upon the Joint petitions of George
b. Mcclellan as a citizen and a taxpayer,
Herman A. Metz. the comptroller. ami
John T. Dooling. the president OF tho
board OF elections which issued 10 Mayor
Mcclellan his certificate OF election.
II stops all proceedings under the law In
those counties until the constitutionality
OF the recount law shall have been passed
upon. No matter what the decision a. Il
will he carried TO the court of appeals and
perhaps 10 the United states supreme
court. so in any event II will be months
before the counting OF the ballots can go
on under this law. Ia the meantime
Hearst can II he chooses. go on with the
quo warranto proceedings provided by
the oid statutes.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27
CART S1oo, 100000 TO
STEAMERS PIER

New York. June 27.-one hundred
million dollars In negotiable bonds
were carted through the streets OF
New York yesterday afternoon by the
Adams Express company.
The bonds were taken from the
Forty eighth street depot OF the ex-
nrees company on Madison avenue TO
the French steamship line pier at the
foot OF Morton street The bonas VIII
be shipped 20 Paris on la Savoie.
The transfer OF tho vast fortune was
ronducted with the greatest OF secrecy.
IA was the most valuable consignment
ever handled by the express company.
Genera. Agent Amsdor Andrews had
Instructed the special inspectors OF the
company 10 be az the express depot
fully armed and prepared for the most
important duty Of their lives.
The boxes were consigned to %, w,
Paris" and will be handled on the
other side OF the ocean by the Morris
EuropeS. k-Nress company.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27
LOST IDENTITY
WAS M0URNEO
FOR -FOUR YEARS

Burlington. N. j.. June 27.-Restored
alive to his family c,after having been
mourned four years as dead. but lost to
himself. is the strange sad fate OF Charles
p. Brewin for 30 years staunch citizen
of this old Revolutionary town. He Is
man that was.
To himself Charles T.. Brewin is
child with but two years OF memory,
in spite of the three score that have
set snow on his head. He is now. he
thinks, Charles Johnson, a gray little
tailor. whose interest In life does not
extend much beyond his goose" whose
economy Includes naught but nj sdaily
bread. and whose love and affection
never having been reborn TO illumlne
the blank wall or aphasia, knows not
wife nor child. Yet wife and children
are weeping over him. trying 10 per-
suade the amazed little man he is OF
their flesh and blood.
A stranger case OF dual identity, with
oneself dead. has seldom been disclosed.
Physicians who have known the whilom
tailor as the prosperous Charles =,
Brewtn say the pressure OF small
bone on the skull Is the cause OF all
the trouble, but Charles Johnson
knows naught OF medical science and
cares less. and he is very much averse
90 having doctors open his head to see
what Is the matter.
His dual identity dates from four years
ago. In November when his wife and
children awoke 20 find him gone. He
had been deacon for a generation In
the First Baptist church OF this city.
and was prominently identified with the
q. A. r. These and other organiza-
tions gave aid in the search.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27
STRIKE MAY CLOSE THE
CORONET WORSTED MILL

Nothing new developed in the strike of
the weavers at the Coronet Worsted mills
at Mapleville today. None OF the strikers
have returned to work. The finishing
room help and dresser tenders were at
work this morning and two or three pat
tern looms were In operation. The strik-
ers say that the mill will be closed after
tomorrow as they expect that those who
did not come out yesterday will quit work
either today or tomorrow. Yesterday
afternoon the strikers appointed COM
mittee of seven to act as an executive
committee in conducting the strike.
Joseph r. Fletcher. the owner OF the
mills. said that II the strike continued IL
would necessitate shutting down the en-
tire plant for sn indefinite period
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27
YALE.HLRV YARD
0ARSMEN AWAIT
STARTERS WORD
CONTINUED from Page one.)

Continued from Page One.)
Mills (captain); 6. r. s. Brainerd 5. r.
a. Moodoll 4, r. NJ. Austin; 3. r, Coates
2. Elton Hoyt: bow, X. O. Smith: cox
swain. Cass. Average weight. lsi: aver
age age. 10; average height. feet ii
inches.
S. A. Marvin; 8. j. Z. Waid; 5. r. S. Wy,
man; 4, w. r.. Buxton; 3. III. A. Colt. 2.
s. A. Sargent: bow, l.. w Morgen; cox
swain, j. w. Adams. Average weight.
l6e; average age, 20; average height Q
VARSITY FoUR-oARED.
Yale-Stroke, ID. T. Griswold; 3. w. r..
Dunkle; 2. l.. B. Robbins; bow, s. p.
Harvard-stroke. G. G. Bacon (captain)
8. l.. Burchard; 2. s. B. Swain; bow. c.
Virgins
The officials OF tho races are as fol-
lows:
Referee, MIR. Meikleham.
Judges, j. +. Perkins for Harvard, Gen.
w. W. SKiddy for Yale. with William
Timers. Mr.. sheffieid for Yale. Mr.. r.
II. Herrick for Harvard
Freshman race judges, Hugh Auchin-
Gloss for Yale. Mr.. Downs for Harvard.
Referees boat. the Scout.
Judges boat. the Aquillo.
BULLETINS BEFORE THE RACE.
New London. Conn. June 27.-The
two observation trains, one on each
side of the river and composed OF rs
cars each. crowded TO their capacity.
have just gone up towards Gales Ferry.
The regatta committee is steaming
down the river. The referees boat
is also steaming down stream.
The observation train on the west
bank OF the river is backing up to the
starting point.
The varsity race has been postponed.
Referee Meikleham said that an effort
would be made at o'clock TO hold the
four-oared and freshman races, both be-
ing rowed down stream.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27
MARINE intelligence
High tide at 9:2s p. m.
ARRIVALS.


Steamer St Croix, Bowman, from
New York.
Steamer Edgemont. olweiler. from
New York.
Steamer City of Newport. stinson,
from Newport.
Steamer City of Haverhill. Lake,
from Fall River
Tiverton.
Steamer New shoreham, Fuller. from
Block Island.
Tug vigilant. from New York.
Schooner l.. L. Hamlin, South Am
boy, 225 sand. N. ]. Miller
Tug Charles Mcwilliams. New York.
Barge James Mulholland. Port Read
ing. $40 tons coal, Pawtucket.
Barge Dan McWilliams, Port John
son. 7l5 tons coal. Pawtucket
Barge Buoyant Perth Amboy, SOB
tons coal, Providence Coal company.
Barge Brunswick. Perth Amboy, SIS
tons coal. II. T.. Smith.
Barge Beaver, Perth Amboy, 615 tons
coal, Pawtucket.
tons coal. Pawtucket.
Barge Banjo. Perth Amboy. $40 tons
coal. j. r. White.
Barge George Moon. Norfolk. 1850
tons coal. Eastern Coal company.
Barge John Simmons. South Amboy,
1000 tons coal, New York, New Haven
and Hartford railroad.
Tug Paul Jones. Huntley. Norfolk.
Tug Elmer A. Keeler, Miner, New
York.
Steamer Mount Hope, Ricketson,
Newport and Block Island
Steamer Aries. Page. Philadelphia
Steamer Providence, Griffin. New
York.
DEPARTURES:
Steamer Providence, Griffin, New York.
Steamer ST. Croix, Bowman. New York
Steamer Edgemont. Olweiler, New York
Steamer City of Newport, Stinson. New
port.
Steamer City OF Haverhill, Lake, Block
Island.
Steamer Mount Hope, Ricketson, New
port and Block Island.
Tug Paul Jones, Huntley, Newport
News.
Tug Charles Mcwilliams with barges
Richard, Johnston and Commerce for
New York.
Schooner Pocassett to New York light.
ALONG THE WATER FRONT.
Two young men looking for a chance to
ship a deep water voyage were told to go
to New York as there had not been a
square-rigged ship In Providence for so
long that many people had forgotten what
they looked like outside of picture books.
The tug Paul Jones. the largest ocean
going tug to visit this port was In the
harbor this morning This tug Is one OF
the latest designed tow boats on the coast
and is well worth visit for those inter-
ested in naval architecture.
The steamer Mount Hope. which COM
menced on Saturday last to run to New
port is extending her run and now goes TO
Block Island remaining there about four
hours and then returning to this city via
Newport
The coal barge George Moon touched
bottom this noon In the river above the
bridge while trying to make the wharf
and remained fast until the tide turned
and gained enough to float her.
The fleet OF pleasure boats lying at
Green Jacket shoals. East Providence, is
constantly growing larger. number OF
the larger boats have men sleeping aboard
to protect them from the river pirates.
who have been very troublesome this
year.
The steamboats, TO the various pleas
ure resorts are not carrying the number
OF passengers that such a pleasant sail
should attract.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27
WINE MEN TO
PUSH THEIR PRODUCTS

Hammondsport, ~ Y, June 27-Ameri-
can wine men who have $llT,OD,0o invest
ed in the production OF champagne. Just
as good as any made In France" deter
mined at their annual convention here
Yesterday on n campaign of education to
teach patriotic Americans TO drink only
American brands OF fizZ water. They
also voted TO seek legislation In all the
states which will completely divorce the
sale OF wine from the sale OF beer and
whiskey.
The New York legislature will be asked
TO amend the excise law so as TO grant a
separate excise license at a moderate
price 10 dealers who sell only wine. In
this fight the wine men hope 90 enlist
the aid OF Prohibitionists and clergymen
and 20 remove from the sale OF wine the
objectionable surroundings connected
with the sale OF beer and whiskey. The
wine men In their speeches yesterday
said they wanted TO teach their home
people the value OF wine as food.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27
BANKERS TO GET
$40 GOLD CERTIFICATES

Washington, June T.-The treasury de-
partment is preparing to provide bankers
In every part OF the country with the new
$40 gold certificates on July 1, the begin
ming of the fiscal year. The new certih-
Gates, which are the first gold notes OF
denomination less than 500, were issued
under authority OF the Aidrich act in or
der to supply the demand for moro cur
rency OF small denomination. Number 4 OF
the new issue was presented to Assistant
Secretary Reynolds OF the treasury de-
partment today in exchange for other
good and lawful money.
Like the $50 gold certificate, the back of
the new note is printed In orange ink and
there Is some of the same color on the
face of the bill. The face bears finely
wrought picture OF Michael Hillegas, first
treasurer OF the United States.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27
GIRL FILES SUIT
FOR $4,000. 900

Bartlesvilie. T. T. June 27.-Titlc TO oil
lands valued al f2oDo.00 may b., set aside
and the lands declared public domain as
a result Of a suit Instituted In the federal
court yesterday by Mae Efelyn Hall a
New York girl now studying for the stage
In Los Ana,les Cal She Is a native horn
Cherokee girl the daughter of }. Eugene
Hall. formerly with w A Brady OF New
York Her aunt Jessie Mae Hall. is
known on the New York stage
The suit attacks the validity OF the acts
of the Dawes Indian commission IN the
last nye years and IL based on a gecent
decision of the United States supreme
court that the Dawes commlssl~1 is not
judicial tribunal.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27
BLOCK ISLAND DAILY
TRIPS BEGIN TODAY

The Mount Hopes daily trips TO Block
Island began this morning.
The steamer will run this year on the
same schedule as In previous seasons,
leaving the wharf at Dyer street at s:1S
on week days. and at 10 o'clock on Sun
DAYS. The return will be made at S:1o
every day. The steamer will arrive at
the island at about on week days and
n half-hour or so later on Sundays. 80
that passengers will have ample time for
dinner and short stroll The steamer VIII
arrive back I'm the city at o'clock each
evening. leaving Newport at on week
days and Is minutes later on Sundays.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27
SUES TOBASCO SAUCE MAN
FOR 100000 DAMAGES

New iberia. Ia. June 27.--John A.
McIlhenny. lieutenant Of Rough Riders.
and recently appointed United states
civil service commissioner by Presi-
dent Roosevelt. was sued yesterday for
$4,000 damages. by the New lbera
Extract and Tobasco Pepper company.
Mc1lhenny Is at the head OF Z. Nc
rihenny's Sons. which claims TO have
a copyright on the word "tobasco"
Both concerns operate on Avery Island.
near here. where the worlds supply
OF peppers is grown.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27

Chicago. June H.-subpoenas were Is
sued today in the United States district
court for the officers of the Standard OIL
company Of New Jersey. They are re-
turnable July 6.
Subpoenas were also issued for the Of
ficers OF the Standard OIL company OF In
diana.
The officials OF the Standard oil COM
pany OF New Jersey for whom summonses
have been issued include John ID. Rookie
feller, president; William Rockefeller;
John ID. Archbold and Henry III. Rogers
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27
EXCITEMENT
IN FRANCE IS
sUbS|D|hC

Paris, June 27--An official note is
sued today announced that the ex-
citement I'm the south OF France
continued to subside and that no fur
ther incidents hsl occurred
M. ClemenceS8 expressed confidence
that he will again triumph in the
chamber OF deputies tomorrow when
a vote will be taken on the motion
providing for the provisional liberia
tion OF all the persons arrested in con-
nection with the wine growers dis
turbance.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27
Shapiro Found Guilty

Louis Shapiro. indicted for breaking and
entering a freight car at woonsookst wss
today found suilsy OF larceny. Judge
Baker charged the Jury that no evidence
had been introduced TO show that any car
OF the New York. New Haven and Hart
ford railroad had been broken into.
II was claimed by the state that shapiro
stole some three bales Of wool laps. val
ued at $3.50. Shapiro was not sentenced.
but took advantage of the seven days de-
lay allowed by the law.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27
Seeks $1,000 Damages

Lottie F. Latham OF Pawtucket has
brought an action of trespass and eject
ment against James j. Nickel OF Seekonk
and asks $1,000 damages. The plaintiff
claims defendant interfered with her
right TO the possession of a lot on the
Lewis farm plat In East Providence.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27
Two Convicts Hanged

Jefferson City, Mo. June 27.-Harry
Vaughan and Edward Raymond. con-
victs, sentenced to the penitentiary
from St Louis, and George Ryan n
convict sentenced from Kansas City,
were hanged In the county jail here
today for the killing of Prison Guard
John Clay during a concerted attempt
TO escape from the penitentiary.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27
CITY PROPERTY
COMMITTEE MEET

A meeting Of the city council committee
on city property was held IN the city hall
this morning. Henry r. Evans, super
intendent OF public buildings. was present.
and the need OF repairs In the various
schools during the summer. including the
removal OF the Smead system OF plumb
ing was discussed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27
THROWN FROM WAGON;
SHOULDER INJURED

Thomas f. Carberry, while driving one
of A. II. Barney's teams, was throws
from his seat by collision OF his team
with Fall River car on Dorrance street
late yesterday afternoon, and his LETT
shoulder was injured.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27
FELL ON STREET AND
FRACTURED A RIB

Thomas Kennedy fell on the side
walk at South and Richmond streets
at 1880 this forenoon and fractured
rib He was removed TO the Rhode
Island hospital for treatment and was
later discharged.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27
Eli Whitney Reelected

New Haven. Conn, June 27.--The an
nouncement is made that Ell Whitney
OF this city has been elected TO sue
ceed himself as member of the Yale
corporation. MIR. Whitney has been
a member of the corporation for five
years.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27

vice presidents: w II. Tilford, treasurer
and G. NJ Pratt. secretary.
The issuance of the subpoenas was the
result of the refusal OF the attorneys or
the Standard oil company yesterday TO
supply Judge lands Of the court with In
formation he requested regarding the H.
nancial condition OF the company.
The Standard OH company was indicted
In the Federal court on the charge OF US
Ing illegal freight rates rendered 10 II by
the Chicago and Alton road and was
found guilty on 1852 counts of the indict-
ment.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27
CHICAGO GRAIN AND WHEAT

wheat hrmer tendency. corn quiet with
little doing. Price Current says: This
has been a good week for agricultural In
terests. Wheat crop situation more as
suring and corn Is advancing favorably
Oats are indicating some betterment
Futures were selling as follows:
wHDAT
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27
BIGGER DIVIDEND FOR
OSCEOLA INVESTORS

Boston. June 27-The directors of the
Osceola Mining company today declared
a dividend of 81 on its stock. This is an
increase of 81 over the last dividend.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27
LIVERPOOL COTTON

Liverpool. June 27.-The market opened
quiet today The demand for spot cot
ton dull prices easier. 1000 balSs selling
for 7.12 OF these 800 bales were Ameri-
can. The receipts were 5000 bales. OF
these none were American.
Eutures uyere selling a follows.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27
Suit On Pronissory Note

Nora X. Barnes has brought suit
against Charles V. Knightley to recover
s2co. Suit is based on promissory notes.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27
BAY STATE COUPLE
HERE TO BE Welded

A marriage roense was issued AZ TIE
city hall this morning % BENJAMIN Fair
neld Plun1mer, ase6 a. OF Chariestown.
OF Bostoh.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27
FINANCIAL
new YORK STOek MARKET

Reported for The News Democrat over
the private wire OF LEWIS III. TAPPAN
e 60. Bankers and Brokers. Banigan
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27

Market closed feverish. December wheat
going over the $1.O mark. with great ex-
citement. Corn also advanced and closed
strong.