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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-23
Cotton futures opened steady and closed

Cotton futures opened steady and closed
,,,v ! 9Rin; H LEM III c1 1iss
August ,..........1l.40 1l.47 1l.sS 90
September ........11.32 ll4s 11,SI lbs -
OCTOBER ..........11.s7 1lss 1l.62 ! SO
S 6sss%ssF Hi 7 f.; 3s5
H rarch ''''.'7 1903 1is7 1907
spot cotton quiet and steady; middllns.
ul,lands. 1925; mddling gulf, 1920; sales,
1907 bales.
cotton quiet; middling, 1895, gross re-
ceip,s. 1l,460 bales; sales. 7,o07 bales; stock.
lo2.7o4 bales; export to the Continent 20
bales.
$50 bales; export to Great Britain, -
bales: to the Continent. 25 bales; stock, 3l'-
096 bales.
Consolidated at all ports-Net receipts,
. 100 bales; export to Great Britain. IA
bales; to the Continent, % bales; to japan.
1903 bales
Net receipts, o,Sol,s97 bales export to Great
Britain. 3.743,362 bales: to France, ssS,s
bales: to the Continent, 3,37s.lol bales; TO
Japan, 247S4o bales; to Mexico 90 bales.
NEW ORLEANS. July 22,-CoTToN-
Spot closed easy and unchanged; mddling.
with none to arrive, Futures opened from
3ml points below the close Saturday, the
result Of unfavorabe advices from Liverpool.
In the opinion of the trade the critical sea
son for the cotton crop has been entered.
and weather Information is scanned witn
the closest attention. In consequence :. o.
the hot dry weather of to-day with no IN
dications OF immediate relief bought ABOUT
a general advance, and at the close. "hicr
was steady, the active months were points
above the close Saturday.
Futures closed barely steady: January
1913 bid: March, 1928 bid; July l".Io;
August 1856 bid; September 1896 bid; oc'
tober, 1913; December, 1905 bid,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-23
RICHMOND STOCK MARKET.

Richmond. a.v. July %, 1907.
SALES AT BOARD
Virginia Centuries-2o0 at soA
I at 1927
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-22
BIC ELEPHANT
SCARED WOMAN
TO HER DEATH

Bethel, Me-, July 22.-Mrs. Fanny
Mercier died early yesterday morning
from an attack OF heart disease
brought on by sudden fright when the
huge head OF an elephant doomed up
during a fash OF lightning under a
covered bridge here last night
circus was in town, and Just be-
fore the show ended a thunderstorm
ripped some OF the canvas and knocked
few OF the tent poles down. A great
many of the spectators sought refuge
from the downpour under the covered
bridge. and among them was Mrs. Mer-
cier, who was in an automobile with
some friends.
The circus men started the elephanes
and camels for the train as soon as
the spectators left the grounds and the
line of animals filed into the bridge
unseen by many OF the people who
sought refuge there. The biggest ele-
phant OF the lot found the automo-
bile In front of him and putting his
head against It, pushed IL to one side
TO make passage for himself.
The occupants of the machine did
not know what was happening until
a glare of lightning dispelled the
gloom and when Mrs. Mercier saw the
head of the elephant she gave a scream
and tainted Two physicians attended
her during the night but she did not
recover consciousness
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-22
BRYAN WAS IN
THE HANDS Of
HIS ENEMIES

Danville. H.. July 22.-To be banaueted
and entertained by members of the Roger
sullivan clique of the Democratic party
while the old Bryan wheel horses were
forced to take back seats and gaze upon
the Nebraskan from obscure corners or
the room, was the situation which Will
liam Jennings Bryan, avowed enemy OF
Roger sullivan, faced here Saturday. I'm
der the guise OF being Bryan Democrats,
the Sullivan crowd took the speaker about
the city and entertained him royalty, ana
81 was not until late in the day that he
learned of the true state of affairs. An
nouncement was made some days ago
that Bryan would be here TO address the
Chautauoua Assembly and at once w. ii.
and James Dwyer, who are two leaders
in the Sullivan faction, prepared 10 en-
tertain the visitor and reserve places OF
honor for their friends.
Mr.. Bryan was written to regarding his
appearance here and he answered that he
gladly accepted the invitation, but Is said
10 have intimated that he would have
nothing to do with the affair IL sullivan
Democrats were concerned in the gather
ing He was assured that everything
would be satisfactory. Bryan arrived IN
this city early Saturday and was met ana
escorted to the hotel by the sullivan
crowd.
One table was reserved. and at this sat
the guest of honor and sullivan followers.
while in dark corner OF the hotel sat
William Cundiff a personal friend OF
Bryan. and several other Bryan men In
the circle with them were seated several
Republicans. During the course of the
banquet some one suggested that Mr..
BRYAN speak but he declined to take the
floor. He explained that he had decided
20 say nothing other than what he said
IN his regular speech at the Chautauaua
grounds. After the banquet. which lasted
more than two hours. W. II. Dwyer. who
planned the scheme to foil the Bryan
men, escorted Bryan to the Chautauqua
Assembly and introduced him to the
crowd. Mr. Bryan spoke on THE Old
World Ways"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-22
THE CRAWFORD
ALLEN BRANCH Of
R. !. HOSPITAL

Sunday and Wednesday are visiting days
at the Crawford Allen Memorial branch OF
the Rhode Island hospital, advantage OF
which was taken yesterday afternoon by
representative OF the News-Democrat.
The hospital for the little ones is now
In fun operation. % patients being cared
for there at the present time.
The new pavilion. the completion OF
which is eagerly looked forward to, will
be done II Is hoped. by the first week OF
August IL is located close 10 the water.
and is connected with the main building
by board walk. which in turn runs from
the pavilion directly into the water.
The new building. with a large piazza
on three sides, will be the headquarters
for the children during the day. the
brick house serving only for sleeping
The interior OF the pavilion will be ar
ranged with a large living room on the
'front.' facing the water. with closets for
bandages, etc. at either end In this
room there will be a large open fireplace
TO take the chill off during the early fall
months.
In the back OF the house will be a
kitchen and dressing rooms.
At the main house no changes have
taken place recently. although a large
and beautiful print OF Rahpaels Madon-
ma OF the Chair was presented 10 the hos
pital last week by Mrs. Campbell. and is
now hanging In one of the boys wards.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-22
YACHT CLUBS
WILL CRUISE
TOMORROW

II was reported on the 18th that the
fleets OF the New Haven and Sachem
Head Yacht clubs were expected 10 make
their run on July 2S directly 10 Prudence
Island, to be the guests OF the r. I.'Y. c..
rather than to stop over at Newport, as
was originally intended.
Definite word has now come from Com
modore X. C.. Mitchell OF the Sachem
Commodore Mitchell further stated that
25 yachts at least would be present, and
that most OF the larger ones would be
sure 10 enter In the open races, which
take place on the 24th.
Arrangements for the dinner and
smoker which will be rendered the visit
ing yachtsmen al the Prudence Island
station or the X. /. Y. c.. are practically
completed, and prominent official OF the
local club said this morning that no pains
were being spared 10 give the guests OF
the club a rafting good time.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-22
A NEW STORY ON
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT

Philadelphia, July Ex-senator Phiian.
der G. Knox, Pennsylvania presidential
aspirant, told this story to the recent Eiks
committee at Valley Forge:
,'prasident Roosevelt" he said. was
surnrised by Kansas delegation at Oys-
Ter Bay not long ago. The president ap-
neared with coat and collar or. trousers
hitched by belt and mopping his forehead.
"'Ah. gentlemen he said, delighted TO
sae Won delighted But I'm very busy
nutt,ng in my hay. yon know. Just come
down 10 the barn with me and well talk
Il over while ] work.
"Down to the barn hustled delegation
and president.
"Mr Roosevelt seized pitchfork. But,
behold. there was no hay on the hoor'
'John. John shouted the president 10
sounds I'm the hayloft, where's all the
hay7'
az ain't had time to throw II back.
sir since you threw II up yesterday. sir,
came n mans voice from the loft"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-22

VILE square, was entered last night and
s5 from the cash register was taken. An
entrance was affected through an opening
I'm the basement. which, so far as the po-
ed. The thief then opened the trap door
feading TO the first floor when no one
was In sight opened the register and help
ed himself TO the contents of II.
WAS A POPULAR PERSON.
The funeral OF Niuziata Simonelli. wife
OF Givonnia Sominelli. was held at her
home In Dora street Saturday afternoon.
The deceased was very popular with those
OF her country. so much so that Maro-
Mas brass band was furneshed by her
friends for the occasion. The interment
was at st. Francis cemetery.
FUNERAL OF FRED HEATH
The funeral OF Frederick A. Heath. who
was killed at the Hartford avenue car
barn Saturday morning. was held at his
home. 81 Carver street, Pawtucket. at 2
O'Clock this afternoon A large and beau
tiful floral offering from his associates
was sent to his home and delegation at
tended the service.
SAID HE WAS AN EX-CoP.
Among thwe who were registered at the
Chaffee street police station last night
was man found on Roosevelt street by
Patrolman Byron who gave his name as
Henry Smith. and said that he was an ex-
members OF the police department This
morning 1t was learned that his name
was Henry Geer and was a resident Of
Thornton.
A LITTLE ONE ASTRAY.
Joseph Lonskiviski. years old, was
picked up on odd Fellows square by a
citizen early last evening. The little one
startled the vicinity with his crying. He
was taken to the Chaffee street station,
where he was called for later by his
mother Of No. Dixie street
BITTEN BY A DOG.
Yesterday afternoon Thomas Holland,
while near his home. s Kossuth street.
was badly bitten on his right leg by a
dog said TO be owned by a man named
Thomas Tully OF Audrey street.
CAUGHT HIS FIRST SQUIT.
Mr.. Andrew Conway for years has held
the honor OF finding the first bunch of
trailing arbutus and has now won fame
for himself by landing iols pound squit.
which was the first and the only one he
ever caught or saw caught.
GENERAL MENTION.
Mr. James Mcdowell. superintendent Of
the dyeing department OF the Weybosset
mills and his two sons, sailed for Ire
land, Saturday, where they will make a
stay OF three weeks.
Among the announcements at the SER
vices OF ST. Marys church yesterday
was that the Immaculate Conception, Of
which the Rev. FIR Craig has charge.
would hold an excursion, Saturday, Aug.
10.
The funeral of Michael Reilly. who was
killed by an elevator. Friday, was held
at ST. Mery's church this morning 9
o'clock
Daniel b. Byron of the police depart
ment Is enjoying his annual vacation.
Willow camp, Modern Woodmen OF
America will meet this evening.
Patrolman w. w. Huntley OF the Chat
fee street station is of on his vacation.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-22
PAWTUXET VALLEY
James Northup Met Sad Fate
at Phenix. Row at Hope.
Pheaix Wins AgaIn...Notes.

James Northup, employed in driving a
beer team for w. II. Arnold OF River
point, met with a sad fate and barely
eseaPed o n Tth 70 his scse s Tssn ssarasg
night. Mr.. Northup had completed his
route. and was driving along the Phenix
hollow. which is undergoing repairs, and
he was obliged TO turn off the street onto
the car track TO avoid striking some curb
ing piled up by the roadside. While driv-
ing along the track he was struck by the
II o'clock car bound for Crompton. and
the wagon was wrecked and one horse
so badly injured that it was necessary
TO kill the animal.
Mr.. Northup was thrown off his seat,
and II was at first reported that leg
had been broken. He was carried home
and DIR. r. M. Smith summoned TO attend
him. The patient was made as comfort
able as possible. considering the bruises
and fall he received in the crash.
ROW AT HOPE.
Michael Welsh who for the past few
months has made his home with Harry
ence of liquor yesterday, made things
pretty lively in that section for while.
Mr.. Welsh had just returned from a
visit to a neighbor Daniel McVay. from
across the street. when without any pro-
vocation. he attacked Mr.. Rogers with
very abusive language. finally ending up
by striking Mr.. Rogers couple OF times
upon the head. Mrs. Rogers, who had
tried TO come between them. also received
a blow intended for Harry. and she faint
ed. and IL was several minutes before she
was revived by the neighbors. Constable
Kingsley was sent for. but before the ar
rival OF the officer. Welsh took him.
self. but IL is expected that Mr.. Rogers
will vet swear out a warrant for his ar
rest.
PHENIX WON AGAIN.
The Phenix ball team seem to be get
ting into form at last and things are GER
tainly coming their way. Yesterday they
took the Johnstons into camp to the
tune of TO in one OF the best games
played on the Phenix grounds this sea-
son.
The question has been raised why the
Phenix team did not enter the Warwick
Amateur league, but Manager Boucher
saws this is an experimental season, and
next wear he expects 10 have a team
able to cope with any in the valley
VALLEY NOTES
The lawn fete" at Brunlelgh at Ark
wright on Saturday night was despite the
unfavorable weather OF the afternoon
pronounced success.
The usual large crowd from the valley
villages visited the various shore resorts
yesterday.
James owens of Olneyville visited rela-
tives in Washington over Sunday.
Anna Green, daughter OF Mr.. and MIS-.
Peter Green OF Hope. was fearfully Bit
ten by a bull dog, owned by man named
Tiffnay last Saturday. The flesh was
torn from the left eye down to the child
mouth.
The East Greenwich Jrs.. defeated the
Jacksons by score Of 1S to 10 Sunday at
Jackson.
William p. Albro OF Pontiac visited rel
atives in Hope yesterday.
CtNVa-
Fred Stearns OF Davisv!lle spent sun
day visiting friends In Crompton.
Andrew Franklin OF Arctic Centre Is
snendins a two weeks vacation at the
White Mountains.
Matte Spurgeon Of Bristol visited rela-
tiyes In Phenix over Sunday.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-22
IMPORTS AT PROVIDENCE
FOR WEEK ENDING JULY 20

Bermuda. one package OF coral;
Glasgow, 10 packages OF whiskey;
Hamburg, one package manufacturer
metal, IL of hosiery, etc, one of imita-
ton precious stones; Havre. one pack
age imitation pearls, one of metals
Liverpool. 10 packages OF cotton yarn.
FIVE OF linens, 155 of steel. five Of manu-
facturer's metal, two OF lappings, etc.
one OF cotton cloth. "a OF wool and
machinery; Manchester. one package
of roller skins, IL of cotton yarn;
Naples. so packages OF olive oil; Rot
terdam. IS packages OF wine; South
ampton, one package Of gold leaf. one
Of jewelry.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-22
GOV. STUART CENSURED
AT CONVENTION

Wilkesbarre. Pa, July 22.-Gov. Stuart
has been censured by the Mine Work
ers' convention for vetoing the several
bills which they had approved.
A resolution was adopted directing that
all members OF the union who were delin-
quent I'm the matter OF dues be notified 10
pay up within a certain time, failing
which the union men in good standing
may" refuse 10 work with them.
Many delegates wanted TO substitute
shall for may" but this was consid-
cred too arbitrary.
One delegate objected that TO refuse TO
work with a non-union man would be a
violation OF the agreement with the oper-
ators-but he was ignored
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-22
PRESIDENT BARRETT
SPEAKS IN THIS CITY

President Harrison D. Barrett OF the
National Spiritualist association ad-
dressed the members of the local So
ciety last evening in Columbia hall on
The Mission of Spiritualism."
"Spiritualism." he said. taught
people how to live In this world, while
other religions were telling them how
to prepare for the next"
Mr.. Barrett said that IL was the mis-
sion OF spiritualism to civilize human
ity by teaching equal Justice for ALL
regardless of sex, race or any con-
sireration but character. and by bring
ing home the truth that every act in
this life helps determine the nature OF
the life TO come.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-22
FAIRBANKS COCKTAIL"
is THE LATEST DRINK

ST. Louis. Mo-. July 22-St Louis has a
Fairbanks cocktail" 1t was invented
Saturday night in a we'll known resort. 1t
is served frappe and cool as Fairbanks"
with a cherry in II. II was suggested by
that one lone cocktail the vice president
Is said TO have taken at a dinner given to
President Roosevelt
Henry Hoffman invented the new cock
tail. He makes II this way:-Glass os
cracked Ice. one-third French vermouth.
two-thirds dry gin, two or three dashes OF
creme de Noyoux. dash of orange bitters.
a real cherry and some more ice-Just be-
cause II is Fairbanks cocktail"
In honor OF the vice president the cock
tail is to be served in a tall, thin glass.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-22
ELECTRIC TRAIN TO BEGIN
RUNNING ON WEDNESDAY

Mount Vernon. N. Y. July 22-Owing
TO the lack of yard room needed for
switching locomotives. the New York.
New Haven and Hartford Railroad COM
pany was prevented from beginning the
operation OF its electric trains yesterday
Many commuters who went TO the sta
tions along the line expecting TO see the
new overhead electric system In operation
were disappointed
II Is announced on the authority OF
President Mellen that the electric trains
will probably be run by Wednesday be-
tween the Grand Central station and
New Rochelle.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-22
BE WARY WHEN YOU ARE
BUYING INDIAN BLANKETS

Bloomington. H.. July 22.-Central IL
linois woollen mills produce the famous
indian art" blankets which are pur-
chased by credulous tourists from the
Navajo Indians in the far Southwest.
One of the Leading mills OF Morgan
county turns out thousands OF these
blankets every yea-. the bulk OF them
being bought by the Indians and then
sold to travellers. the latter being led To
believe that the weaving was done by the
redmen.
Indians buy these blankets at "a to IS
each, and dispose of them for twice this
sum as genuine Indian blankets"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-22
STATISTICS SAY 5000
AMERICANS IN FRANCE

that there are over 5000 United states cit
izens residing in France. or these about
10 per cent have become naturalized
through their personal application for citi.
zenship.
other foreigners in France, according
TO the recent census. include about 10000
South Americans, $4,000 Britons. $4,000
Italians. 322.coO Belgians. 10000 Germans
s.. 600 spaniards. 1900 Swiss, In all about
10000 foreigners residing on French soil
A little more than one-fifth OF them are
naturalzed French citizens.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-22
DARK AS MIDNIGHT 1T
WAS AT MIDDAY

New Brunswick. n. j.. July 2.-At ll:l0
O'Clock Saturday morning II was as dark
as night I'm New Brunswick and In stores
and dwellings all over town the lights
were turned on This followed a continual
lowering OF the clouds all morning. with
an accompanying humidity.
With the darkness came sheets OF rain
like a tropical downpour and people be-
gan to prepare for a repetition OF Thurs
days food. The street spectacle during
the remarkat'N darkness was Al odd one.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-22
EXHIBITION OF
HISTORICAL RELICS
July aS to August 3.

EXHIBITION OF
HISTORICAL RELICS
From July 28 to August 3,
inclusive, an exhibition of
objects of historical interest
will be held in Sayles Hall,
Brown University.
The loan of relics Is
solicited.
Any article which may
serve to illustrate the past
history and development of
the City and State will be
gladly received.
Cases will be provided for
the protection of the smaller
and more valuable objects
and the whole collection will
be most carefully guarded.
Beginning with Monday,
July IS, a committee will be
in attendance at Sayles Hall,
between the hours of 10
A. M. and S p. NJ, to re-
ceive the articles loaned and
give receipts for them.
Wilfred H. Munro,
Chairman Historical Com.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-22
WHITES DEFEATED

The Providence Whites were decidedly
defeated by the Thornton eleven at the
Reservoir avenue grounds Saturday after
noon. Jack North batted finely for 81
runs and whitaker and Jennings bowled
we'll Atkinson was the only man on the
home team TO reach double figures. Neith-
er eleven was fully represented, several
substitutes being required to make up
the sides.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-22
ACCOMMODATIONS
FOR VISITORS

The Information Bureau
at Headquarters desires to
hear from Hotels, Boarding
Houses and any one desir-
ing to rent rooms during
Old Home Week, giving
full particulars as to rooms
available and prices.
Restaurants, Cafes and
Boarding Houses are also
requested to register their
capacity and range of
prices.
Address SECRETARY,
Old Home Week Headquar-
ters.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-22
Twins Drowned in Sewer

Philadelphia. July 22.-Gerald and HUI
bert shern, io-year-old twin brothers.
have been swept into a sewer at Thirty
second and Lombard streets By the rush
OF water following a heavy shower. The
body Of one OF the children was recovered
later In the schuylkill river. The father
OF the shern boys helped build the ssuer.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-22
$4,000, 900 Feet of Logs

st. John, n. b., July z.-Logging opera
tions on the st. John river hive amount
ed 10 more than 35.000.oo0 feet during the
season. which has now been practically
brought 10 close. making Il the best
which lumbermen have had I'm this dis
trict I'm many years.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-22
BOURNE RUBBER CO.
EMPLOYEES HAVE OUTING

The Bourne Rubber company en-
ployes. who recently formed a social
organization under the name OF the
Pine Knot Social club. enjoyed their
first outing yesterday at Emery park.
A bake and other entertaining features
were held. The party, including the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-22
Raisuli Is Fearful

Tangler, July 22.-The bandit Raisuli has
forbidden Caid Sir Harry Maclean to
write TO the outside world. fearing that if
this privilege is continued the Cald will
disclose Ralsulis retreat.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-22
lanes Flemming III on Street

James Flemming was taken III at wey-
bosset and Garnet streets last evening
and was sent TO the Rhode Island hospl-
tai by order of the police.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-22
Hotel Damaged By Fire

Fire around a chimney In the Clarendon
hotel yesterday afternoon gave the frc.
men some sharp work. but with the excep-
tion OF n considerable water damage the
flames did not do much destruction.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-03-07
THE POLICE
SEARCHING
FOR VIOLET

New York, Mar. 6.-This morAin0
government officers Investigated the
brokerage business OF C. L. Harrison
who has been conducting heavy mail
business of late and whose methods
has been complained OF. II was found
that there is no such person as G. L.
Harrison but the rich swindling game
was carried on by Violet Killairs or
Violet Watson, the woman who three
years ago sued Thomas +. Walsh Of
Colorado for millions, charging him
with wronging her and refusing to
marry her. and also with doing her
out of about eight hundred thousand
dollars. The police are searching for
Violet today but she has decampsd
leaving all sorts OF debts.