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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-19
APPONkUG

Saturday afternoon the Apponaug base
ball team OF the Warwick league, met
the Independents, Of Apponaus, and won
by the score OF 10 to 4.
Independents secured two runs in the
second, and the Regulars Ave In the third.
with the lead In the beginning the Inde-
pendents won't to pieces, Carruthers, at
second making some costly errors, caus-
ing discourage 10 Pitcher Card Card In
tured his finger In this inning and re-
tired. A short time after this. jerks. the
catcher, tried TO put out man at home
and because Umpire LaSalle made a fair
decision Jenks showed the baby act,
and refused to play.
Manager Coutu was fortunate In hav-
ing among the spectators a battery from
Howard Hill, known as Howard and Sim
mons. These two. who, by the way. play
ed game before the majority OF the Regu-
lars knew what a ball was, hd very good
but they started too late. The game was
lost O'Nsil who pitched for Apponaug
struck out IL men. From the sixth inning
he took II easy and allowed the Indepen-
dents the privilege OF knowing what II
meant to hit the ball. Williams caught a
good game. John Williams made the star
play OF the game, when, running for
about ten yards for a long hit to centre.
he jumped for the ball, and putting up his
hand. caught the ball The play prevented
two runs from being scored. Johnson, Who
played at third. was the star Of the game.
both at the bat and In the field. He had
seven put-outs and three assists, without
an error Our Of four times up he made
three doubles. and the other hit was a
long fy into centre field. Any strong
team in need or a good third baseman
would not make a mistake IN securing
him.
The Apponaugs have open dates for Aug.
oath and s1st, Address all challenges to
p. O. Box. No. 81. Apponaus. r. I.
A lawn party was held at the residence
Of Charles II. Allen, former oveerseer OF
the poor OF Warwick. In Apponaug Sat-
! urday evening The party was given by
the young people OF Central grange. No.
a. p. OF H. and as customary In affairs
OF this kind by the oranges. last nights
party was grand success. A large num-
ber was present, despite the inclement
weather Supper was served at p. m. on
the lawn. The committee OF arrangements
consisted Of Mrs. Rice. Mrs. Lawton
Charles Taylor and William Rice.
Miss Maria T. Ryan. clerk al the Appon-
aug company. who has been enjoying her
vacation for the past two weeks. has re-
turned
Miss Mary Angiey. who has been spend
ing her vacation at wolfboro, NJ H.. for
the last two weeks. returned home yes-
teriay
The date Of the meeting OF the Warwick
baseball league has been changed from
wednesday to Thursday evening. at the
same time and place.
State Barber Commissioner William
wathey OF Apponaug Is making extensive
repairs In his shop.
Former School Committeeman Joseph
Movay OF Pawtucket. II visiting his sis
ter, Mrs John ]. Harsraves of Apponaug
Mr.. and Mrs. Malcolm Dick OF North
Adams, Mass. are visiting Mr. and Mrs
W. L. Arnold OF Apponaue Mr.. Dick was
formerly employed as engraver at the
Apponaug company.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-19
MOUNT PLEASANT
SOCIAL CLUB OUTING

The annual outing Of the Mount Pleas
ant Social club was held yesterday al
Emery Park
A rapid-fire game Of baseball then oc-
cupied everyone's attention. Capt VIII
liam McCabe OF the Mt. Pleasant Social
club being defeated by Capt. John Glib
hons and the Crescent Social club team
by the score Of to -
A loo-yard dash followed, In which IL
heats. In the finals T. Hartnett showed
his heels 10 A. IL Dare and i. Robert.
The fat mans race brought fame and
glory 10 q. IL Holme, who put IL All
over, ] Quinn, owing TO the fact that
the latter. although ne beat his opponent
IN 10 the tape. was disqualified on account
OF ieanness. -.
The bake came at 4:o o'clock. after
which remarks OF cougratulatory ma
,nre were made by George H. Baldwin
and stephen J. Casey. the guests or thc
day. -
The committee which steered the anair
,o success was composed OF A. NJ. An
der~on. chairman; Arthur L. Grant, sec
retary; j. J. Quinn. William II. Arthur,
g. Mckay and ID. ID. Henderson.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-19
w. GOULD BROKAW
ENGAGED AGAIN

Syracuse. N. Y, Aug. 19.-Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph Allen Blair of New York have an
nounced the engagement Of their daughter,
Miss Mary Morris Blair, TO William Gould
Brokaw OF New York. The wedding will
take place in September In Grace church.
New York, or at the country home of Miss
Blairs parents In Chittenango. Mr.. Bro
kaw will take his bride on a honeymoon
trip through Europe in a turing car now
being constructed.
A breach OF promise suit that caused a
stir about two years ago was that In which
Mrs. Katherine Poilon sued william
Gould Brokaw for a large sum. IL was
threatened that unless a settlement was
made some high tension love letters al
legged 10 have been written TO Mrs Poillon
by Brokaw would be published. The suit
was finally settled by the payment OF
$7.bO0 To the plaintiff
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-19
TAFT LEADS
FOR PRESIDENT
ON STRAW VOTE

Washington, Aug. 19.-"Taft Ear in the
lead" Is the caption that appears on
printed postal cards just received here
from tho Taft headquarters at Columbus,
Q. The statement Is made that the edi-
tors Of the leading independent newspa-
pers of the various congressional districts
In the United States We're recently called
upon to indicate the sentiment OF their
districts In regard to the choice for the
presidency In 1905.
Responses received from 2s5 districts"
the postal cards read. show Secretary
Taft TO be the pre-eminent favorite of the
people"
To the question:
III Roosevelt Is eliminated whom will
your congressional district favor as the
republican oandidate7" 198 favored Taft
Is favored Fairbanks. and ~ voted for
Knox.
Other candidates received scattering
votes. as follows: Hughes. ID; Cannon. S;
WHO do you think will be the next
president OF the United 6tatesf was an
other question asked On this Taft also
led with 90 districts as represented by In
dependent newspapers declaring him to be
their choice. Roosevelt followed with 81
votes; Bryan. 81; Hughes. 10; Knox 4;
Fairbanks and Folk, each, while Can
non. Culberson and Cortelyou each got
one vote.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-19
WARREN

The muster committeNof Mechanics Fire
company, No. g. repoN that the Labor
day muster, at Franklin park, promises
to be a big success. as nearly all or the
companies Invited have signifed their In
tentions of entering. Mr.. John II. Brown
has been elected chief marshal of the pa
rade and he will pick his aides from
amongst prominent local men
The bazaar committee OF Narragansett
Fire company, No. 3, report considerable
progress. The matter OF forming la
dies committee has been attended TO, and
the company will have the cooperation
of large number of ladies. The War
rem Artillery band and the Warren Ma
tional band have been secured TO furnish
music for the street paradee. The fol-
lowing are the committee OF arrange
ments Chairman. Andrew NJ. Stevens
secretary and treasurer, William r.
Childs; Llcus Warner. Walter ID. Chase
and Walter c. Lent.
The Warren Artillery moonlight excur-
sion will leave from the E M. Martin
wharf at 8 .. IN. tonight. A short street
parade will be made before embarking by
the Artillery band and the compGAy.
Steamer Pontiac will carry tho party for
the sail.
Misses Lavinia g. Brown, Marion f.
Macdonald and Hannah l.. Dunn left here
today for a two weeks vacation at oak
Bluffs.
Mr. Jeremiah Collamore and grand
daughter Of Hatboro. Pa, are spending
visit at the residence Of Mr.. James Z.
Collamore on South Water street.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-19
GEOLOGICAL CONGRESS
MEETS IN BOSTON

Boston, Aug. 19.-Students OF zoology,
numbering about 900 and embracing al
most all tho countries OF Europe ana
China. Japan, Australia, Brazil and Guat-
emala, convened In this city today at the
seventh tri-ennial International geological
congress. The forenoon session today was
largely in registration and the presenta-
ton OF credentials.
Most of the delegates established their
right to a seat during the forenoon In pre-
paration for the election of international
officers. which was included In the sched-
ule OF the first general meeting In the af-
ternoon. Addresses on topics OF interest
to the assembled animal students. chIf
among which was that OF DIR. Richard
Hertins OF the University of Munich, rep
resentative from that city. were read.
The Harvard Medical school buildings
were the official gathering places OF all
sectional conventions each OF the 10 sec
tions into which the study of zoology Is
divided. being allotted separate laboratory
and assembly rooms.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-19
ARMY UNIFORM
CHANGES MOOTED

Washington. Aug. 19-Changes In uni
form for the enlisted men OF the army
with a view to making 1t more practical
for everyday service purposes 10 receiv-
ing attention at the war department just
as the matter OF changes In the uniform
of the enlisted men Of the navy is just
now being agitated and which forms the
basis of tho work of board OF which
Capt Osterhaus Is chairman.
Various recommendations are being re-
ceived at the war department on this
subject. one of which has came from Col.
J. L. Maus, whose observations are based
on his experience with the militia In the
field He believes that the present regu-
lasion felt hat Is unsuited for campaign
purposes In a hot or tropical climate and
that the infantry marching trousers
should be made full around the knee and
the cum extended down the leg far
enough to tbe enclosed by the top OF the
marching shoe. thus doing away with leg
g1ngs.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-19
Crowd Went to New London

The rebuilt steamer Plymouth took
a big crowd out yesterday to New Lon
don for the first Sunday excursion
which that boat has made since she
was recently put back In commission
after the disastrous fire at Newport
The day was an ideal one In every
respect for such trip and by the
time that the lines were cast OF the
decks were crowded with people. near
1y every ticket being sold. The boat
was thrown open for inspection and
everyone that went made a thorough
examination OF tho craft in order to
see what improvements have been put
into her since the fire.
On the arrival at New London the
stop was made for an hour and then
the return TO this city began at 4
o'clock. An orchestra belonging to the
boat furnished music and refreshments
were served aboard
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-19
FOOTPADS ROB
CHARLES NELSON

Charles Nelson OF Lincoln Park report
ed TO the police Of the Central Station yes
terday morning that he was the victim OF
four highwaymen on South Water street
at Midnight
According TO Nelson's story. he was
walking along South Water street toward
Market square, and at the corner Of Planet
street saw four men just ahead Of him.
As he started 10 pass them one drew n
revolver. and. demanded his money At
the same instant the other three turned
toward him and ordered him TO pF UP his
hands.
Nelson lost no time in complying with
their order and within a minute one Of
the men had gone through his pockets
and removed n watch and 81 They then
hurriediy departed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-19

day afternoon by Watson Wilde. young
man who lives near that sheet of water.
About 4:3O O'Clock in the afternoon
Wflde's attention was called by the ex-
cited actions Of two women near the bank
of the pond at point just opposite his
residence. On running over TO the bank
he saw a woman lying IN about four feet
OF water at the edge OF the pond. waded
IN and succeeded IN carrying her to shore.
The elderly woman was taken to his
house and there provided with dry
clothes. 1t Is thought that despondency
caused her TO try to end her life by wad-
Ing into the pond and lying down in tho
water about six feet from the shore.
The women's son. Thomas Greenhalgh,
who lives ON weeden street, Pawtucket,
was notified and later took his mother TO
his own home.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-19
EAST PROVIDENCE
Considerable Grlst Disposed Of
10 Seventh District Court

| At the session of the Seventh district
court yesterday morning William Beaton
was arraigned on a charge OF committing
an assault on Thos. Clifford with a knife.
lie waived examination and was held In
the sum of 500 TO await the action of the
grand jury AT this session Edward
White was fined $40 and costs for striking
George Dresher. This morning there were
seven persons who were arrested In the
southern part of the town before the
court, one OF them being a woman. who
gave her name as Annie Ffllon. She
was ono OF the Lady guests at Cor
belts hotel yesterday, and quite sud
denly took dislike TO the face OF another
Lady" guest. and undertook to dlsfgure
the face for once and forever, and no
doubt would have succeeded had IL not
been for Patrolman Rich, who took her
into custody and this morning she was
fined for revelling Another alleged revel-
Ter was Dennis Shea. from Valley Falls
lie was passenger on a Pawtucket Ave-
nue. car. and was said 10 have raised a
row. Patrolman Newhall ended his fun.
Charles Warron. a Frenchman from
Fall River. came here on an excursion and
got gay" and Patrolman Mitchell at
tended TO his case. He and Shea were
both fined for revelling.
WILL PLAY BALL.
Watchemoket tribe OF Red Men are to
hold an outing and clambake at Rehoboth
Thursday, and one or the attractions Will
be a game OF baseball between a team
made up Of Red Men and one from among
the butchers and grocerymen OF this place.
The game Will be pulled OF Immediately
after the dinner. which will be served at
2:30 O'clock
TO ATTEND MUSTER.
The Watchemoket Fire company will
meet this evening and make final arrange
ments for attending the muster at Warren
on Labor Day. The company has been
Invited TO attend a muster at New Bed
ford. but as IL Is to be held on Saturday
many OF the members think that II would
not be advisable to vote to attend.
MINOR MENTION.
Captain Frank Wilbur tied his motor
boat Ruth" to her moorings late last
night, after spending three weeks In the
bosum OF Narragansette bay. The cap
tain made the remark to q friend this
morning that the only drawback TO a va
cation on motor boat was the end or
the vacation.
The FIRE company at East Providence
Center are to hold a clam bake Friday OF
this week. One OF the features OF the
bake will be corn fritters." for which
member OF this company has a local repu-
tation.
Mr. Lee Richmond. young man who
started In the poultry business two years
ago on Ivy street has found II necessary
to purchase a farm at Seekonk Tor his
fast increasing trade.
Mr.. Joseph Eastman entertained
party OF friends at Block Island yester-
day.
A large automoter collded with a car on
Warren avenue yesterday afternoon, and
the auto was put out OF commission
The old time Hornbine bake will be held
at Baker Grove. Wednesday. September 4.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-19
CHINA SITUATION
is UNSATISFACTORY

Berlin. Aug. ia special dispatch
from Shanghai. published today. says
that the situation In China, especially
in the Yangtse Valley. continues un-
satisfactory. IL is impossible. the mes
sase adds. 10 say whether general
outbreak is impending. but the revolu-
tionary movement gains strength daily
and the secret organizations are grow
ing visibly. The Chinese officials say
that thousands OF revolutionists are
concealed In tho foreign quarter OF
the cities. thus placing themselves out
side the Jurisdiction OF the Chinese
courts The revolutionary agitation
recently was carried into the army.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-19
WITNESS AT INQUEST
MET WITH BAD LUCK

Garabed Albanian OF 80 Abe court. uncle
of Andrew Albanian. the slayer OF Michael
Arslanian. was pursued by hard luck Sat
urday while attending the inquest Coroner
Lincoln is holding as a result OF the shoot
ing.
When Albanian went to the coroner's
office he rode a bicycle valued at s2S, and
on his arrival he left II In the street. He
was expelled from the room for signalling
to his wife while she was testifying. and
going to the street found that the bicycle
had disappeared.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-19
THIS MACHINE WENT
OVER EMBANKMENT

Atlantic City. n. j.. Aug. ls.--John
II. Hook and his two sons. william and
Henry. OF Lancaster, Pa, were almost
killed Sunday In an automobile acci-
dent near Pleasantville. The machine
was destroyed by fire after falling 30
feet over an embankment. Charles
Young, who was driving the car, has
disappeared
IL Is said the chauffeur fell asleep
and the machine jumped the embank-
ment All were thrown out The
father was hurt internally and the sons
were bruised and cut.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-19
STEAMER PONTIAC HITS
NAPTHA LAUNCH

Steamer Pontiac of the Pawtucket
Steamboat company struck naphtha
launch in tho draw at Red bridge shortly
before 8 o'clock last evening. and. while
one OF the occupants of the small craft
quickly found himself in the water. he
was soon rescued. 1t was found that
neither he nor the boat had suffered any
damage.
The launch had been stopped in the
draw while the owner was making some
repairs.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-19
MANY WENT TO COTTAGE
CITY EXCURSION

The fast steamer Tennessee OF the
-Jey-iiffe- fcft-th hts-etty yesterday morn=
ing with a large party bound for Cot :
tage City. this being the regular week
ly excursion run by the line
The start was made about 10 o'clock
and by that time the largest crowd OF
the season was aboard the boat. Good
time was made down the bay and out
around Newport and Cottage City was
reached In plenty OF time for every
one TO have n chance 10 take ride
TO see all that could be seen. The
return 10 this city was made about 4
o'clock and the boat docked at
o'clock.
The day was a perfect one and was
thoroughly enjoyed by all who went
Music was furnished by an orchestra
and dinner was served aboard.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-19
POTTERY MFG.
MEET EMPLOYEES

Tew York. Aug. ia meeting OF vast
interest TO the pottery trade Is 70 be held
in the Hotel Astor here today. when the
manufacturers Will meet a committee OF
OF the employees for an increase In wages.
The men demand increases in wages
ranging from 10 TO % pcr cent and other
have said cannot be granted The situa-
ton II said to be critical and unless one
side or the other gives way. a strike is
probable.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-19
Lightning Hits Church

Duluth. Aug. 19.-Duluth was struck by
n severe electrical and ralnstorm yester-
day. Anna Bolander was killed by light
ming that struck the Bolander home and
seven other persons In the house were
Injured
Many buildings were struck by light
ming one being the Polish Catholic church
while services were in progress. but none
of the congregation was Injured. The
Elks' hotel was struck By lightning.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-19
Alexander lester Dead

Chicago. Aug. ia dispatch to the
Tribune from Aurora Mo-. says:
Information has reached this city
from Postmaster J. J. Burke OF Nor
man. Okla. OF the death at Cushing &.
Okla. OF Alexander Jester, aged over
90 years. who was tried at New Lon
don. Mo-. In July. 1900. for the murder
or Gilbert w. Gates, brother OF John
w. Gates. the New York and Chicago
steel king and multi millionaire. the
crime having occurred in February.
1871.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-19
BOARDINGHOUSE
BURNED TO GROUND

Amherst. Mass, Aug. l9.-Mrs. Hinck-
leys boarding house on Maple street.
known throughout the country by the
students of Amherst college. was burned
70 the ground early today. and Mrs.
yJinckley the proprietress. and her 1S-
year-old son, narrowly escaped being
burned to death. The boys feet were
badly blistered. The loss will not exceed
5000.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-19
RIVERSIDE

George III. Boyce, an old-time resident
of this place. died at his home Saturday
evening and his funeral will be held at
st. Marks Episcopal church tomorrow af-
tsrnoon a O. clock. He was a member of
Farragut post, G. A. r, who will attend
the funeral In u body.
Mr.. Frank Anthony spent Saturday and
yesterday with friends in New York city.
A dozen or moro members of the Alpha
club took in the New London trip yester-
day
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-19

New Haven. Conn. Aug. 1s-Dr. James
Walkley Sweet. one OF the well-known
family OF natural bone settlers" died
last night at his home here. His grand
father, father and two uncles. were bono
settlers. and DR.. Sweet claimed to have
get 5000 bones during his professional
career. He was ~ years OF age.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-19
WOMAN KILLED MAN WHO
BROKE UP HER HOME

Chicago, Aug. l9.-Because she believed
ne had persuaded her husband TO leave
her and broken UP her home by oirculat-
ing malicious stories, Mrs. Baerger Anso-
limo shot and killed Felipe Ferreo yester-
day an alley in the rear OF her home.
Mrs Ansolino escaped and has not been
arrested. According 10 stories told by
neighbors. the woman acted In defense of
her reputation. and IL Is their belief that
she viii not be punished.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-19
NOT BY FOUL PLAY
WAS INFANTS DEATH

Yesterday Medical Examiner william H.
Magii- examined the bedy-ef- the young
infant that was found hidden In n clump
Of bushes saturday. and declared that
death was probably due TO exposure. He
could fnd no traces OF foul play on
the chfid's body. The infant was found
by John and Otto Peterson. on land
owned by Peter 9. Peterson, las Chalk
stone avenuA
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DAUGHTER BORN TO
GOV. AND MRS. HUGHES

Albany. N. Y. Aug. 1a--A daughter was
born at 4:2o a. m. todey to Governor and
Mrs. Hughes. Mother and child are doing
we'll
Governor and Mrs. Hughes have three
other children, Charles E. Hughes, Jr..
about IS, a junior at Brown university
Helen. about 10, and Catherine, about 10.
This Is said to be the first baby ever
born in the executive mansion.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-19
GREAT BRITAIN
WILL BLOW UP
4 SUBMARINE

London. Aug. ls.-The British admiralty
In about TO sacrifice one OF the earlier
type OF Holland submarine boats with the
object OF acquiring knowledge Of the ef-
feet OF mine explosions upon a boat OF
that class. Mines and torpedoes Will be
exploded at different distances from the
vessel as a result OF which IL Is hoped 20
discover the effect OF explosives on the
boats equilibrium and furnish torpedo
specialists with hints regarding the best
means OF fighting submerged craft.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-19
AGRICULTURE
APPLIED BIOLOGY
APPLIED CHEMISTRY

Do you want an education that will lead
out into active life? The State offers
these courses to you free OF tuition:
(A) Short courses that will raise your ef-
cheney, With a grammar school re-
quirement for entrance.
OBJ Four-year college courses. giving
thorough equipment and based on
high school preparation.
Fine equipment. Beautiful location at
Kingston, r. i. Twenty-eight trains daily.
For catalogue and circulars, apply TO
President, Howard Edwards. Kingston,
r. l.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-19

Washington. Aug. 1s.-Pulajanism has
been sradicafed IN the island OF Leyte.
Tor the first time. II is said. since the
American occupation. occupation, accord
ing 70 advtces received at the war de-
partment, and peaceful conditions now
prevail there,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-19
GOV. GETS CANAL
LAND AND RITES

Washington. Aug. 1e.-Gradually the
government OF the United States.
through the Isthmian canal commits
sion. Is obtaining title TO all the land
It needs In the canal zone ceded by the
Panama government for canal pur-
poses.