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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-22
MAY
WIN TROPHY
PERMANENTLY

Newport. Aug 22.-The mach between
w. A. Larned and Irving c. Wright in
the third round OF the national tennis tour
nament today was the feature OF the days
program and extracted large gallery to
the championship court where they played
Larned. through the defeat Of Karl Behr
In the first round and the defaults OF Beals
Wright and r. d. Little. is looked upon
by many OF those present at the tourna-
ment as the most likely to challenge w
j. Clothier for the title. The present
champion is laid up with water on the
knee. so that should Larned survive
through the finals he will in all probability
obtain permanent possession Of the chal-
lenge cup. having already won two legs.
Following yesterday afternoons shower
the night was dark and lowering, but
without rafn and early this morning the
clouds broke away leaving the air clearer
and cooler than during the past two days
and giving promise OF fair day. There
were sixteen matches TO be run of In the
third round today
The crowd who gathered about the
championship court in anticipation of
some brilliant tennis In the Larned-
Wright contest was disappointed, for Lar
ned won with the greatest ease in straight
sets.
There were no surprises I'm the forenoon
pla- and in the six full contests which
were run of the decisions wore reached
in straight sets.
Beals and Plummer, who stopped last
night with their match In the second
round at two-all. completed their contest
today. the former winning the deciding
set
Summary:
Al-comers tournament. second round
(concluded)
Gardner Beals defeated III. A. Plummer,
rs, s-3 SO, SO. S-6.
THIRD ROUND.
II. Westfall defeated c. H. -Nettle-
ton, 6-1, 6-1. ga.
w. A. Larned defeated I. c. Wright,
60, 6-3 6-3.
c. Hobart defeated H. b. Register. 81.
SO, 60.
r. G. Anderson defeated @. A. Gardner,
Jr.. 6-2. 6-3. 6-3.
r. Leroy defeated A. Holmes, 81. Ga.
Ga
r. lowering defeated d. Partridge, Ga.
6-1, Ga
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-22
STARS WITNESS
WEDDING MEATH
APPLE TREE

Hazieton. Pa. Aug. a2.-Married under
an old apple tree on farm at Seyberts-
Vile, with only the light of the moon and
three Chinese lanterns to guide the min
lister In the reading Of the marriage SER
vice, was the romantic experience last
night Of Eugene Spiegelmeyer. decorator
In local department store, and Miss
Sarah Kaufman, known locally as
singer.
The couple were driven to Seybertsville,
nine miles distant, because the Rev. Mr..
Bonner Jack their pastor. was celebrating
his sixth wedding anniversary with his
wife and n few intimate friends al a farm
house. and could not come TO town. The
minister and his family are spending their
vacation on the farm
Light from the lanterns was not sufri-
cient to enable the minister to read the
words. and a friend held one OF them over
his shoulder. The only attendants were
Frank Wear and Miss Catharne Kauff-
man, OF this city. The other witnesses
were the brightly shining moon and stars
and a score OF country visitors. who con-
cealed themselves behind a fence.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-22
MAN HUNT ENDS,
PETS0LT IS HELD
Surrenders to Burrville Constable and Asserts In
nocence of Little Helen Browns Death-ln
Providence Part of Time he Was Being Sought

he could to revive her. he had sent for
Dr. Ashton OF Mapleville. When the
physician arrived the girl was dead. and
not knowing what 10 do under the circum-
stances. and frightened he told the doctor
that there must have been some mistake
In calling him. Petsolt repeated the story
OF having come to this city 10 see Mrs.
Brown on Wednesday and OF his inability
70 tell her OF the girls death. After the
arrival OF Mr.. and Mrs. Brown he had
stayed In the vicinity until Saturday. when
he came back TO Providence. From
friend here he borrowed a black coat and
q derby hat. which he wore at the time OF
his capture Then he went TO Fairhaven,
Mass. and then returned to Providence.
Constable Higgins asked Petsolt IL he
had ever struck the girl. and Petsolt said
that all children need a whipping for do
Ing wrong from time to time and he had
chastsed her at various times
When he gave himself UP today he pre-
sented a clean appearance with new black
coat and trousers. a derby hat and clean
shaven face. Thus he says he was effectu-
ally disguised. as the searching parties
have been instructed 10 look for a man
with overalls and a light felt hat
An autopsy held Friday morning showed
that the child had died from a blood clot
at the base OF the brain, the result OF a
blow on the back OF her head according
to DR.. George w. Harris. who conducted
the autopsy. Numerous other bruises and
cuts were found on various parts OF the
body at the time also
Petsolt was arraigned In the district
court this morning, pleaded not gull
ty TO the charge and was held in $1,000
bail for the grand jury in September.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-22
Petsolt has surrendered.


The man hunt that has been in progress
throughout the state since week ago
last Wednesday. came TO an end early
this morning, when Ernest A. Petsolt, for
whom the authorities have been search
ing since the body OF 7-year-old Helen
May Brown was found In the McNally
CT ttage on the Maplevtlle road. gave him
self up to Town Constable Andrew Hig-
gins at Harrisville at 210 O'Clock.
Petsolt declared that he left Burrillville
last Saturday and since that time had
visited the mother OF Mrs. Brown In Fair
haven. Mass, his own mother In Wood
Vile. and that during the remainder OF the
time he had been staying In Providence.
Constable Higgins conducts a livery
stable on the main street In Harrisvile
and had been out with a searching party
all day in an endeavor to find Petsolt. who
was believed TO be in hiding In the
woods Tho chase was given up at z
o'clock last night and Mr.. Higgins turned
over the pursuit 10 Town Sergeant Col
Inns. who at once started in to guard the
McNally cottage. at which IL had been
thought Petsolt would reappear.
Shortly after Mr.. Higgins had gone 10
bed he was awakened by a loud knocking
on the kitchen door. upon opening which
he saw Petsolt, who introduced himself
with the statement that he had come TO
surrender.
Petsolt asserted that he was innocent
OF causing the death OF the girl. He said
she was sick when he returned from the
postoffice on Tuesday. and after doing all
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-22
SUPT, J, H, EASTMAN
DIED THIS MORNING

James Henry Eastman. superintendent
OF the state institutions. died shortly be-
fore 8 o'clock this morning after a brief
illness of heart exhaustion and diseases
incident to old age.
Mr.. Eastman was born in Hanover N.
H.. May 81. 1912. the son of Rev. Iarnard
l.. and Lucy Ann (Currier) Eastman. He
was educated in the common schools. New
Hampshire Conference seminary at TIL
ton, N. H., and entered Wesleyan univer-
sity. but left in his junior year 10 serve
In the Union army. He served the re-
mainder OF the war and was discharged
as first sergeant OF Capt Sumner It.
Smiths Co. c. 1slst Ohio Volunteers. in
August 1865.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-22

with the romantic halo Of recent
betrothal hanging over his prestige OF
the royal house of Sweden giving him
distinction. Prince wilhelm. grandson
of King Oscar Of Sweden. is now the
central figure in Newport social life.
The sailor Prince" as he Ia affection
ately called by his countrymen, ex-
poets TO spend only a few days I'm this
section. but those days will be crowd
ed with events that will be memorable
alike TO him and his hosts
Dividing admiration and attention
with the visiting prince is the fine ar
mored cruiser Fylga, on which he
comes TO this country
The cruiser with the prince on board
reached Newport shortly before noon
today from Jamestown. Va. Salutes
were exchanged between the cruiser
and Fort Adams and the Reina Mer-
cedes. flagship OF Rear Admiral John
ID. Merrill, commandant of the second
naval district as the cruiser entered
the harbor. After she had anchored
the customary official visits were ex-
changed
This evening Prince Wilhelm will
be entertained AT dinner by Mrs. Stuy-
vesant Fish, and later in. the evening
he will attend dance given by Mrs
Edward J. Birwind
The princes ship will remain at
Newport over Sunday and he will be
the guest Of honor at many receptions
and other affairs.
is FOND OF THE SEA.
Like his grandfather. King Oscar.
who has ruled since 1872, the young
prince is fond OF the sea and of things
naval. He loves guns and the smell
OF powder. Some day, perchance, he
will sit on Sweden's throne. In that
event he will look out over the seas
that roll about his realm and feel
that he knows them as well as he
knows the hills
II IL the first visit of the Fylgia
to American waters. Likewise it will
be the first trip TO this country OF a
Swedish prince OF the ruling house.
When King Oscar. through President
Roosevelt. was invited to participate
In the Tercentennial exposition he de-
cided that his government must be
represented by a member of his family
The invitation was carried to Sweden
by Mr.. Charles w. Kohisaat, commits
sioner general OF the exposition. There
II was arranged that Prince Wilhelm
should come across the Atlantic and
carry In person the greetings and
felicititions OF the king
In order that the visit might be
made with becoming pomp and cere-
mony, King Oscar gave orders for the
earliest possible completion OF the ar
mored cruiser Eylgia-- -Residas it's com
plement OF officers, II carries 60 cadets
the entire first class of midshipmen
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-22

He then entered upon reformatory work
as teacher in the boys reform school at
Deer island. Boston harbor. and in April
1866. he went to the Connecticut reform
school remaining there till Sept 1873.
when he was appointed superintendent OF
the Girls Industrial school at Middletown.
Conn. He left that position April l. 1874. to
take charge OF the boys reform school at
Jamesburg, N. j.. where he remained un-
I'll Sept 1. 1884, then coming to this state
to take charge of the Sockanosset School
for Boys.
In March. 1886. he was made general su-
pertntendent OF state institutions. and
held that position until his death.
Mr.. Eastman was a member of the West
Side and Pomham clubs. a member OF all
Masonic orders to the 32d degree and Of
Prescott Post. No. /. O. A. r.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-22
MONEY FED TO FISHES
DID NOT SAVE JONES

Although James j. Jones, 1s years old.
threw Sis into the river that the stolen
money might not be found on him when
he suspected that the police were on his
trail. the act was useless. as the police
did arrest him and convicted him In the
district court this morning OF the lar
ceny OF $3.50 from Hugh V. O'Donnell.
Jones worked spare In O'Donnells drug
closed the store that night at IL 30
o'clock.
Monday morning he opened the store.
and 10. II had been entered during the
nj ght and robbed. Jones made a quick,re-
port to Mr.. O'Donnell and he to the police
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-22
YOUNG HORSE THIEF
HELD FOR GRAND JURY

Henry i. LOTUS aged 10, In the district
court this morning, pleaded guilty to
breaking and entering I'm the night time
the barn OF Abraham Weiner and was
held for the grand jury I'm 800 surety. He
also pleaded guilty TO stealing a harness,
valued at $40, from Charles Ittner. and
was fined 500 and costs. He also pleaded
guilty to stealing n wagon valued at SO.
the property OF Nathan Broda. and was
fined $40 and costs.
with the horse stolen from Mr.. Weiner
attached to the stolen wagon by the pur-
loined harness. LOTUS drove TO Boston to
sell the rig. but he was taken into custody
In that city and was brought here early
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-22
MARRIED TWENTY YEARS
HAD TWENTY CHILDREN

Sioux City, Iowa, Aug. 22.-South Da-
kota lays claim to the honor of being the
home Of one of the largest families in the
United States that of Mr.. and Mrs. Mich
ael HOFFMAN. who live on a farm In Brook
line county.
Nineteen members OF this remarkable
family are still living. The father died
only few days ago. and two children
are dead.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hoffman were also for
tunate In their financial affairs and ac-
oumulated a large amount of property.
One interesting feature is that the stork
brought the children one at a time and
that. during the Hoffmans % years of
married life child arrived every year
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-22
INDIANA GIRL
HORsEWH|PS
HER FATHER

Evansville. Ind, Aug. 22.-when her
father caught her by the ear and pull
ed her out of buggy. where she was
seated beside her sweetheart, Norma
Glass. aged Is years. last night seized the
whip in the buggy and lashed the old man
until he cried for mercy.
Mrs. Glass ran TO the scene, where
crowd had collected, and after grabbing
the whip away from the daughter renew
ed the attack upon her husband and ran
away.
Glass objected 10 his daughters suitor.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-22

OF the Fifth station. There were evt-
dences that a robbery had been commit
ted. Entrance had been gained through
a cellar door, drawers ransacked and
$500 stolen The police looked and list
ened and by intuition connected Jones
with the robbery and kept him under sur
veillance, and finally arrested him when
ne confessed that he himself fixed the
store so that he could rob IL. making en-
trance through the unfastened cellar door
to divert suspicion from himself.
or the stolen money $3.50 was found Sc
GREETED I'm his room. SIS were thrown Into
the river by him. and the rest was spent
nIayinR pool for dinners at restaurants
and for like enJoyments. He was fined
500 and costs.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-22

last evening by Headquarters Inspector J.
j. O'Malley and locked UP at the Central
station. The young man admitted to Chief
Inspector Horton, Deputy Chief Inspector
Nickerson and Inspector O'MalIey that he
broke into Weiner's barn Monday even
ing took out the horse and wagon and
drove To Attleboro. He put the outfit up
at a stable In that town Monday night,
leaving Tuesday morning without the for
mality OF paying for the horses board
Deputy Chief Inspector Nickerson told
the court that Lotus once before stole a
team and was captured in Dedham. and
that last spring he was before the court
on n charge Of larceny OF $50
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-22
POLICE HOLD
Los ANGELES
TROLLEY LINE

Los Angeles. Aug. 0-The HUNTINGTON
electric lines in this city are In the hands
OF the police.
Traffic Manager Mcmillan was anes
900 or 300 days in Jail for operating cars
without proper fender. The motorman
and conductor OF one car were a,so enoa
500 or 100 days in jail
A deputy district attorney with a .cuas
or police then began arrestine motor,,a,,
and conductors OF cars not properly eouinl
ped. equ'p-
The night between Huntington and the
city is due TO the city seeking 10 cop,neI
the use OF a certain fender 'o"'pe'
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-22
WEATHER NOTES

Light TO moderately heavy showers fell
yesterday and last night In the Atlantic
states. but tho rain has now ceased. The
western area OF high pressure has slowly
moved eastward and now covers the coun-
try from the Mississippi Valley eastward,
over which region fair weather prevails.
A decided change TO cooler has taken
place over the North Atlantic states and
the weather r. now generally cool over
the northern portion CT the country. Fair
and cool weather will probably prevail
IN the Vicinity OF Providence tonight and
Friday. An area Of low pressure overlles
the Upper Mississippi Valley and has
caused a change TO warmer n that Sec
tion.
M. u. BLYsToNE.
LoosA< Scaster.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-22
LABOR DAY CLOSING TO
BE DECIDED TUESDAY

Thomas F. Kearney, business agent Of
me carpenters union. today had n con
lice commission. with regard to the clos
ing OF the saloons on Labor day, and wa,
Informed that the question would be
brought up for action at the meeting OF
the commission on Tuesday.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-22
Frau Won Bredlow Dead

Berlin. Aug. 22-Frau Frances Won
Bredow. daughter of Senator Francis q.
Newland OF Nevada and wife OF Lieut..
Leopold Won Bredow of the Cuirasslers of
the Guard. formerly an attache OF the
German embassy at Washington. died
here yesterday after q long illness.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-22
THIEF ROSE UP
TO RISING'S WATCH

Leland r. Rising OF 1861 Eddy street re-
ports that his watch valued at $50 has
been stolen from his trousers hanging In
his garage. A curb chain valued at IS
attached 10 the watch was also taken.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-22
FINE MORE THAN FARE
OF TRIP EVADED

John McDonough. Jr.. who tried TO se-
crete himself in a freight car bound for
Boston yesterday was this morning In dis
trict court fined IS and costs for evadins
payment OF fare.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-22

In tho district court this morning Alfred
connors was adjudged 10 be insane and
was committed TO the state hospital
John Flynn. % years old. pleaded guilty
TO being n common drunkard. and on his
promise to take the pledge was placed cn
probation.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-22
TW0-YEAR-0LD
BABY ARRESTED
ON 4 WARRANT

Pittsburg. Aug. PA warrant was Is
sued for a 2-yesr-oid child by Magistrate
Armstrong. yesterday. which Is believed
to be the record n arresting babies
William George Shaffer. aged 2 years,
was the tiny prisoner brought before the
magistrate. who refused TO hear the case
and ordered the parties 10 TX up the case.
Frank n. Fisher OF the Homewood dis
trIct, was the complainant. He alleges
that Baby Shaffer tore up his lawn and
he preferred charges aaginst the baby.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-22
]. J. PECKHAM
TOOK HIS LIFE
At NEWPORT

Newport, Aug. 22--John J. Peckham. q
years old, shot and killed himself at his
home here today. No cause Is known for
the act.
. Peckham- MAJ a -nsmhns- -of-one- OF the
best known families IN the city.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-22

PRINCE WILHELM
BETROTHED IN JUNE

Prince Wilhelm is be-
trothed TO the Grand Ouch
ess Maria Pavlovna of Rus
sia, daughter of Grand Duke
Paul and cousin OF the Tsar
Nicholas. The betrothal
took place the middle of
June at Peterhof, and they
say the day was not fairer
than the girl of II who
promised to be the princes
bride.
The prince is described
as 23 years old, with plenty
of good looks and delight
full personality. He has the
manly graces that win the
fair sex.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-22
CARELESS WOMAN
ROBBED AT DEPOT

Isabella Wheldon Of Boston, while at
the Union station last night placed her
handbag In which was a purse containing
- together with an umbrella, valued at 81.
on seat In the Waiting room. and they
vera .-,olen.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-22
Homeless Man Ill on Street

John q. Walsh. about 50 years old. and
who has no home. was found ill In front
OF 95 Eddy street at 1910 this morning by
Patrolman G. u. Tidd. who sent him TO
the Rhode Island hospital.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1907-05-15

With the axle resting on suita.
bic supports and with \ crank
on one end OF the axle to turn
the barrel over, il - easy 10
roll the seed. \ similar barrel
IL good iJr the present work, or
a rolling box can be made by
any farmer. By sending to the
Secretary OF Agriculture, Wash
'ng'on, ID. G., for farmers bull
!eun No. 2S5, one Will get fuis
directions Tor making this and
Tor other details concerning the
method 10 general.
The seed arc rolled from
seven to ten minutes, and then
spread out on floor or other
suitable place to dry. The lay
or OF seed can be three or four
inches deep without their stick.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1907-05-15
50 CENTS a YEAR

fan, and the supplying of a tluc
that passes upward from the
back OF the tanning mill. This
Hue is simply a box -. feet long
running straight up from the
back of the tanning mill and has
rounded elbow at the top 10
blow the light seed out back.
ward from the mill. The heavy
seed fall down passage rum
ming toward the floor, from the
lower end of the tlue. After
the screens have done what they
can to separate the seed, the air
current working through the
due (in the manner Just describ.
ed save the heavy seed for
planting and blow out the rest.
Will it pay? Ia one test heavy
seed made l,047'4 pounds Of
cotton, while unseparated seed
made p4.''+ pounds. In another
test heavy seed made l,lb+$s
pounds, while unseparated seed
made l,o75 pounds. If seed
cotton is priced at ! cents
pound, the difference in the
yields is of the value of S+.l2 in
one test and $3.55 in the other.
If the land made ordinarily a
profit of $40 per acre, this in.
CT ease would be swelling the
profit about one-thlrd-that is,
three acres planted with heavy
seed would make as much profit
as four planted with unseparat-
ed seed.
The advantages arising from
this method are, CD The use of
Continued on page -
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1907-05-15
Choppins Unnecessary

The cotton grower can make
one more step in reducing hand
work in making his crop, by the
method herein or....-~'. The
method deserves careful study.
because il cuts down abor and
at the same time increases the
yield OF the crop. II also cna bles
the farmer 10 substitute winter
work for some spring work,
which is no small gain. The
way these ends are accom- plish-
ed is in brief by separating the
heavy from the ligh, cotton seed,
first treating the seed so they
can be planted by machinery
spaced az desired 10 the row and
with approximately the number
Of seed desired ia the hills. /,
is probable that with suitable
machinery a single seed could be
dropped in each hill, so a. 10 do
away with thinning entirely.
II was known that the nited
States Department OF Agri-
culture had been working on
this plan, and il was hoped that
the Gazette could publish the
results OF the experiments in
time for use this year; but that
was i'm possible, 40 an announce
ment was made in the May is-
sue that the May Is issue would
tell how cotton can be planted
by machinery in 1908 and
larger crop than usual made
with little or no chopping being
done
Some Of the work ~ an i'm
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1907-05-15
STARKVILLE. MISS. MAY IS. 1907.

provemcnt on similar work
formerly done by cotton plant
crs. The number OF planters
who have rolled seed in ashes,
acid phosphate, or Gne dry soil
after noistenirg slightly, is no,
small. The aim OF ,ha, rolling
has been 10 paste down the luxz
80 that planting can be done
better by hand or by such me-
chanical planters As are no,
adapted 10 fuzzy seed. The
method herein advocated re.
quircs that the iuzz be pasted
down both for the case OF plant.
ing il causes and 10 aid in sepa.
rating the light from the heavy
seed. The substances just men
toned for rolling seed IN arc not
very satisfactory, as the fuxz
does not stay pasted down.
Flour paste il better TO cement
the iuxz down. An ordinary
drinking glass OF ilour a.. to )
ounces il mixed we'll with one
pint OF water, stirring till the
mixing is thorough and there
are no Jumps. Then add 4
quart more OF water and boil till
the mixture thickens and be-
comes pasty. Any housewife
who ~ used TO making flour
paste or flour gravy will rccog-
nize the process. This amount
OF paste is right for one bushel
of seed.
Farmers who have rolled seed
have usually put an axle from
end 10 end through barrel that
had door cut in one side.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1907-05-15


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