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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16

PROMINENT MAN
POSSIBLE VICTIM
OF BLACK HAND

New York, Judy 16.-The body of Will
liam d. Wines. an aged and retired mer-
chant OF Brooklyn. was found In the
woods at Mount Kisco. N. Y. today after
his son had received a Black Hand letter
demanding ransom OF $1,000 for his
father. Mr.. Wines. who was so years OF
age. disappeared on June is from the
home OF his son-in-law. Charles Hubbell,
In Mount Kisco, where he was visiting
Last Saturday his son In Brooklyn re-
ceived letter written in BLACK Hand
fashion and decorated with skull and
cross bones, declaring that Mr.. Wines was
safe and would be sent home IL $4,000 was
placed in a pillar of the elevated railroad
at point indicated in Brooklyn. A de-
coy letter was placed there but no one
came for II.
searching party found Mr.. Wine 8
body today. II is believed by Mr.. Wines
son that the writer of the letter know
nothing about his fathers whereabouts,
but made use OF his absence to try to
extort money.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16
GEN. AL|KHANAFF AND
WOMAN KILLED BY BOMB

Alexandropol, Russia. July 16-Gen.
Ahkhanof. former governor OF Tifis.
Nine. Glieboff, wife OF Gen. Glleboff. and
the coachman. who was driving their car
riage. were blown TO pieces by a bomb
thrown at their conveyance at half-past
two o'clock this morning.
A son OF Gen. Alikhanoff and daugh-
ter OF Gen. Glieboff sustained serious in
jurles.
The party was returning TO the resi-
dence OF Gen. Alikhanoff from his club.
The bombs were hurled in Beboutofr
street. Gen. Alikhanofr was nicknamed
'the wild beast by the Caucasian MEM
bers OF the lower house of parliament,
who often referred TO his cruelties In the
Kutais district where he led punitive ex-
pedltions to stamp out disorders. His rig
orous methods incurred the enmity OF the
revolutionists. Gen. Alkhanoff was seri-
ously injured by bomb at Borjam. May
30 OF last year.
The bomb was thrown Just as he was
about TO take train for Tihis. Its explo-
sion seriously wounded In addition 70 the
general, a member OF his stan and sew
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16
MEMBERSHIP
Of ELKs IN j. 5.
IS 254,552

Philadelphia, July 16-When the great
herd of Elks. who are grazing in Phila-
delphia this week. awoke today they
found the weather damp and cloudy and
threatening rain. Although weary from
yesterdays long program OF pleasure and
sight seeing the uncertain weather condi-
tions did not deter the tens OF thousands
of Elks from beginning early the second
days program. which as on yesterday will
not end until the Elks' toast is sung ON
city hall plaza at IL o'clock tonight
A feature OF the reunion is the elaborate
entertainment OF the ladies who accom-
pany the out-of-town Elks. The State
Fencibles armory, a spacious structure,
has been placed at their disposal Auto
mobile trips, excursions to Valley Forge,
other sightseeing tours. receptions, teas,
etc. have been arranged for every day
OF the week ending with a trip to At
lantic City.
The first business session OF the grand
Lodge met at IL a. m. I'm the Academy or
Music Among the reports submitted were
those of Grand Exalted Ruler Melvin.
Grand Secretary Robinson, Grand Treas
urer Tener, the board of grand trustees
and the board OF governors of the ma
tional home at Bedford City, Va.
There are now in existence 1881 lodges
with a membership OF 2A,552.
The report OF the grand trustees recon-
mends that owing TO the large fund now
in the treasury amounting TO more than
s25oOO0 the per capita tax be reduced 70
Is cents.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16

Solomon Hindstrom, about II years Old
appeared before Judge Lee In the district
court this morning with his wrists en-
closed in maniac's straps his shirt in tat
ters torn by himself and his trousers AL
most falling from him. He had a wila
expression OF countenance and would at
times nervously and excitedly thump the
prisoners bar with his hands with such
force as the strap manacles would allow
him freedom to do so. At either side of
him stood Deputy Sheriffs Paster and
Gherardi to control him should he become
violent The boy was not up for examina-
ton as TO his sanity. but to answer to
the complaint of having stolen cherries
valued at 10 cents from the premises OF
Louis III. Comstock.
The lad when arrested was pushing
junk dealers cart in which were the cher
ries and brass metal. He was taken TO
Station and locked up. When brought
to the station he gave his name and said
he lived on Robinson street. and showed
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16
COL. GOFF MAKES
HIS STATEMENT.
Very III At His Home, He Says That As Soon As Able s viii
Do All within His Power TO Help Home Realty Company
Out Of Its Difficulties. TOdays Developments in tho
Affairs Of tho Various Other Allied Companies.

"I am a sick man and unable to talk
about business. / hope TO be able to give
attention TO business soon. and then L
certainly will do all In my power 10 help
the Home Realty company out of Its trou-
BILE"
The above is a statement made by Col
Isaac l.. Con- this afternoon exclusively
for the News-Democrat His physician,
Dr. Harry w. Kimball had warned him
not to talk with any newspaper men or
anyone else regarding his business affairs,
as he is I'm a highly nervous condition and
any excitement might make him worse.
Therefore. he was unable TO discuss the
affairs OF the Home Realty company and
those other corporations, which are said
20 be allied. with the representative OF
this paper. He WILL however do so with
in few days IL his condition improves
enough to enable him to do So
His statement. though brief, means
much. 1t shows that he will stick by
the Home Realty company and will do
his best TO have its affairs satisfactorily
settled. Evidently he believes that the
Home Realty company is not In such a
bad condition as the public has been
given 10 believe during the last few days.
1t is 10 the effect that he will do every
thing he can to help the Home Realty
company, even more than he would be
officially required to do. He will probably
do all possible to protect the company 5
creditors, especially the smaller ones.
who. trusting in him. invested their saw
fngs in his company.
Col. Con- Is confined to his bed at his
home, 800 Washington avenue Edge
wood. The collapse OF the company and
the publicity concerning its affairs have
been too much for him. He had been
nway for rest last week. but his con-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16
KIDNAPPING
CASE IS NOW
BEFORE COURT

Dedham, Mass. July 16--After sew
eral continuances the cases of Robert
r. Straine OF Boston and Mrs. Anna. 5.
Duncan OF Springfield. both charged
with assault and battery With Intent
to kidnap Miss Dorothy Straine and
Miss Marie Blanc. at Wellesley. on
June 19, came UP for a joint hearing
before Judge Emery Grover in the dis
trict court here today.
A number of witnesses were present
and II was expected that tnei- testi-
mony would occupy the greater part
of the day. District Attorney Thomas
e. Grover, assisted by II. w. Boyden.
conducted the case for the govern
ment while Judge Harrison A. Plymp-
ton and II. III. Denney appeared for the
defendants.
Mrs. Mary Clancy of Boston, the
first witness, testified that she kept a
lodging house In Boston and that
Straine and Mrs. Duncan visited her
several times in June, engaging four
rooms. They hired carpenter to
make alterations in one of the rooms.
which they said they wanted TO use
for French teacher, who was very
nervous, and for another woman. They
had some OF the windows barred and
q new lock put on one Of the doors.
August c. Mcdonald, a Boston car
penter. told OF making the alterations
In Mrs. Glancey's house.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16
1000 CATHOLIC
WOMEN IN BIC
CONVENTION

Springfield. Mass. July 16-Almost 1000
women. delegates to the third triennial
national convention of the Ladies' Catho-
lie Benevolent association. marched
through Springfields streets today TO st.
Michaers cathedral, where they attended
pontifiical high mass, celebrated by
Bishop b. j. McQuaide of Rochester. NJ
Y.
The delegates after the mass formed a
procession to the Springfield high school,
where they assembled I'm the hall for the
opening session of the convention. After
the reading of the roll call Bishop Me
Quaide offered the opening prayer. Mayor
William r. Sanderson addressed the dele
gates and extended a welcome to tho
city.
The report OF Mrs e r. MCGOWAN. the
supreme president OF the order. which
followed opened the business of the con-
vention. other reports disposed OF were
the triennial accounts OF the recorder,
treasurer. board of trustees and board OF
auditors.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16

Boston, July 16.-Since yesterday rne
reports of the accident on the battleship
Georgia has been growing worse and now
eight dead and IA frightfully injured
officers and seamen being included In
both lists OF casualties--is the tragic rec
ord OF the latest naval horror which oc-
CURED yesterday of Provincetown when a
charge of 100 pounds OF powder was pre-
maturely ignted In the after superim-
posed turret during target practice.
There were q men In the turret at the
time, and not one OF them escaped In
jury. The ship was not damaged, and
Immediately after the catastrophe, IL
made a record breaking dash to Boston to
land the wounded at the United States
marine hospital at Chelsea.
Then the story of the terrible. heart
rending catastrophe was told-a tale
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16

dtion grew much worse and II was
thought best for him 70 Immediately re-
turn to his home i'm this city. This he
did yesterday morning..
MORTGAGES TRANSFERRED.
There was a wholesale transfer of
mortgages. In which the officials OF the
Home Realty company were interested
recorded at the city hall this morning.
Even the bookkeeper or the company. AL
bert @. Potter. held one OF these mort
cages. He transferred II this morning 10
George l.. warfield one Of the directors
of the company.
George NJ. Hamlen OF Kinsey. Alabama,
transferred mortgage for $500 made by
George J.. Warfield OF Cumberland on
Aug 6. 1902. TO Albert G.. Porter of Sau-
gus, Mass.
The Central Trust company transferred
n mortgage for $1,000, made by Charles
G.. Smith OF this city. on June 16. 1904, to
Charles A. Gould of Hyde Park. Mass.
The company also transferred a mort
bottom. of Warwick. on March /, 1904, TO
Henry ID. Heydon of Warwick.
Albert c. Porter transferred a mort
gage for &300. made by George l.. War
field OF this city, on Aug. 8. 1902, 10 the
trustees OF the New England Southern
conference of the Methodist Episcopal
church
Minnie E. Ba4ieau OF Hartford. Conn.
transferred mortgage for $1,000 made by
Charles @. Smith. on June l6. 1904. TO the
Charles G.. Smith Is secretary and
treasurer, as well as director, or the
Home Realty company.
Another lien was filed at the city hall
this morning by the H. A. Grimwood
company. II was for s3407, and was on
a house or land owned by FANNY ID. Par
sons who was having the dwelling built
by the Home Realty company.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16
CHIRRELLO CAME FOR
OLD HOME WEEK

Joseph Chirrello OF Bristol, who was
Jointly indicted with Joseph Kinder and
Angelo Chirello for an assault on Edward
Doyle on May 10, was brought into the
superior court today on capias The as
sault upon Doyle was the result OF the
discharge of Joseph from the Bristol Rub
ber Works.
Kinder and Angelo Chirrello were let
of with fines when they pleaded nolo con-
tendere to charges OF simple assault II
was stated when Kinder was fined that
Joseph Chirrello. who was absent from
the state was the party most to blame.
Quite recently Joseph came back. so as
to be on hand Old Home Week, the ofri-
GERS say and he was seized and today
in default OF bail of 500 was committed
20 Jail.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16
WEATHER NOTES

The disturbance which caused the heavy
has moved northeastward. IL has caused
moderate rains during the past "A hours
from the Missouri valley 20 the Eastern
Lake region. and Is causing cloudiness
this morning over the Middle and North
Atlantic states. Another disturbance Is
central over Western Kansas. and an
area OF high pressure covers the Northern
Rocky Mountain region. Temperature
changes have not been great. Fadr and
slightly warmer weather is Indicated for
Providence and vicinity tonight, and fair
weather Wednesday.
M. K. BLYSTONE.
Local Forecaster.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16
FOND FATHER SOBBED
OVER SON IN COURT

Thomas Martin. Alfred Baauin and AL
fred Lefebvre in the Juvenile court this
morning pleaded guilty to entering the
house OF John Norris and stealing a blue
box containing a locket and three rings.
valued at sl4.5o the property OF Alice
Morrisa
The Lefebvre boy has been before the
court recently for similar offesce, but
as his parents are about 10 move 10 Can
ada he was placed on probation. The
father of the boy, when he was being ar
raigned was overcome and sobbed audi
bly,.
The other two boys were also placed on
probation. after strong admonitions had
been given TO them and their parents by
Judge Reuckert. The boys sold part OF
the loot. or traded ~. for toy pistols.
candy and other boys hearts desires.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16
CHAUFFEUR GOT 10 DAYS;
JUDGE LEE A WITNESS

Charles Timberly. colored, a chauf-
feur who was employed by Charles F.
Thatcher, won the distinction OF being
the first operator Of an automobile of
being given n sentence to Jail for fast
speeding.
The sentence was imposed this morn
ing by Judge Rueckert in the district
court, who fixed the punishment at 10
days Imprisonment.
Another unusual feature of the case
was that Associate Judge Lee was a
witness in the hearing. he testifying
for the prosecution. Had he not been
a witness the arraignment would have
been before him.
According to the testimony Timberly
Sunday afternoon took the automobile.
a large touring car, without the own
er's consent, and. as he said. took
three friends for a ride During the
trip about the city Elmwood avenue
was included in the itinerary. and the
pace travelled over that thoroughfare
was said TO be terrific
At the corner of Elmwood avenue
and West Friendship street one OF the
wheels OF the machine struck a tree
growing near the curbing, throwing
the car onto the sidewalk, and the
car went crashing into another tree
a short distance along. None OF the
occupants OF the car were injured.
witnesses who saw the affair said
that Immediately after the machine
was smashed, three men boarded car
eoming into the city. while the
chauffeur removed the registry num-
bers from the axles.
Judge Lee was one OF the witnesses
OF the occurrence. and he said that the
machine was going at terrific speed.
and that the lives OF every pedestrian
was endangered
Judge Lee. when called TO Judge
Rueckert's room TO testify. was hear
ing a case. and suspended the hearing
temporarily TO leave his bench 10
answer the summons.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16
Boss BraytOn Has Resigned, Nomi-
nally, But His Power Is Being
Used and Felt Just the Same.
His Followers Have Taken the
Boss Cue, "They Have Nomi-
mated Wetmore, Now Let Them
Elect HimY'

A surprise is likely to be sprung at the
meeting next Friday OF the executive
committee OF the Republican state CEN
tral committee which has been called by
Chairman Frank w. Tillinghast to take
action upon the resignation of Boss
Brayton from that committee. although
the outcome is likely to be the placing OF
j. Ellery Hudson. state factory inspector.
upon the executive committee in place OF
the cid boss
Why IL is necessary merely to fill this
position for the entire executive COM
mittee TO meet, however, is what puzzles
some members OF that body in view OF
the fact that the appointment OF any or
all OF the members rests entirely with the
chairman. Col. Harold j. Gross, who is
not member of the committee. Col
Gross appointed Gen. Brayton a member
of that body last year. and under its
rules he can appoint Mr.. Hudson without
any reference to the wishes of the COM
mittee in the matter. He announced on
the evening of the day upon which Gen.
Braytons resignation was received that
he had decided to appoint Mr.. Hudson,
and that settled IL. II also seemed to set
tie the resignation OF Boss Brayton, who
certainly did not desire the committee to
decline to accept his resignation. He was
making no such grand stand play, ac-
cording to his friends. He wanted to be
divorced from the active management of
the Wetmore campaign, and left free to
manage his own peculiar business this
year.
Men who have trained with the boss
profess TO be more than puzzled at his
attitude. Some who supported Wetmore
In the committee meeting some time ago.
have openly stated that they did so be-
cause they thought the general was de-
sirous of bringing about his nomination.
Now they have changed their minds and
believe Brayton intends to oppose Wet
more unless sufficient reasons for his
election Are given him.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16

abounding In heroic deeds and unutter-
able suffering, for in five minutes OF a
modern inferno brave officers and men
had their eyes burned out. their bodies
scared with flames, and their lives choked
out with noxious gases.
The name of Orley Tagland, a common
seaman. goes down TO imperishable glory
for having, when the danger was at the
greatest. thrown himself upon the body
OF Lieut. King, and preserved his superior
officer from the flames which consumed
his own body
Midshipman Cruise. dying now at Chel-
sea hospital, refused TO have his burns
dressed.
TAKE care of the other fellows" he
cried
Many OF the injured. II is feared, can
not survive the morrow.
Continued on Page Three)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16
FEAR OF INSANITY
AFFL|CTS PRISONER

his junk dealers license and appeared 20
be rational. but later In the evening" hs
began TO go insane or hysterical and
gave the officers at the station an excit-
ing night guarding him from harm. Capt.
Merrill says that the boy raised Cain:
that he tore his shirt to shreds and would
have torn all his clothing to tatters had
he not been restrained.
Police Surgeon Griffin saw the boy for
a few moments this morning at the court
house before his arraignment and toll
Judge Lee he could not state then wheth-
er the boy was insane or not.
AS the boy was too wild to understand
the proceedings, Judge Lee entered plea
of not guilty and remanded the boy TO
the custody of the police and Surgeon
Griffin until the 23d, that his condition
may be thoroughly ascertalned. Capt.
Merrill told the court that he could not
locate the residence OF friends OF the pris-
oner and that he did not live on Robin
son street. as he had claimed.
Whkher the boy is insane or has been
seized with hysteria caused by fear, Is
question TO be solved.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16

II cannot understand II on any other
hypothesis" said a member OF the inner
ring today. ''Brayton is evidently play
ing the deepest game OF his political ex-
perience in this matter. He is taking II
easy and leaving the other fellows TO do
the worrying this time. That they are
worrying over his attitude goes without
saying.
The situation in some of the country
towns, heretofore strongly, rock-ribbed
Republican. Is regarded as alarming. and
unless the old man is placated they will
be hopelessly lost.
This talk OF calling an extra session
OF the legislature that has been mooted
within a day or 50, amounts to little.
What use would II be TO call the session.
They couldn't elect anybody"
The man who made this statement
comes from the southern part of the
state and his state OF mind illustrates
a most encouraging phase OF the situa-
ton. from the Democratic-R Reform
viewpoint.
II the legislature. which has a ma
jority OF 10 Republicans, would not
elect II called in extra session be-
cause OF determination not to agree
upon wetmore, II would seem to be
equally unreasonable to presume that
the towns. or a majority OF them. now
represented by these anti-W etmore
legislators would be likely to return
Republican assemblymen who would
vote for him next year.
They have nominated Wetmore, now
let them elect him." This Is the cue
the antis seem to have taken from
Boss Brayton. If he does not give
them another. cue before the election
is held the Silent Statesman from
Newport, who is spending his first
summer here In years. will have the
time OF his life In trying to satisfy
his ambition to serve third term in
the Millionaires' club at Washing
ton.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16

The Hague. July 16.-ft has been def
niteiy decided that at the next plenary
sitting OF the conference, Sir Edward
Fry, (Great Britain )will present propo-
sition regarding the limitation of arma-
ments. This proposal will oe repetition
in more energetic form OF the order Of
the day on the same subject presented
by NJ. Bourgeois, to the conference OF
1899 and approved by that body.
7. NJ. c. Asser. (Netherlands) will pro-
pose that the limitation of armaments be
brought about in practical way
through the permanent court of arbi-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16
HAGUE COUNCIL
TALK ARMAMENTS

tration by broadening the scope OF this
court and so far as possible, making It's
findings compulsory
A plenary sitting OF the committee on
maritime warfare, Count Tornieln presid-
ing. was held this morning. After live
ly discussion the committee reached the
first important conclusion arrived at since
the conference began its labors IL APP
proved the project OF "A convention pro-
vlding for the adoption OF Red Cross
regulations 10 maritime warfare.
The clause most discussed was the use
OF wireless telegraphy on board hospital
ships; with some guarantees this was
finally admitted.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16
KOREAN MEMBER
Of HAGUE MEET
DIES SUDDENLY

The Hague. July 16.--Tohun. member
OF the Korean mission to the peace con-
ference that was refused official recog-
milton. died suddenly here yesterday and
was buried today in the old Eikendaan
cemetery the only mourners were n hotel
man and another member OF the Korean
mission.
wild reports regarding the death OF
Tohun were circulated after his inter-
ment. 1t was declared I'm some quarters
that he had committed suicide. while IN
others II was averred that his death was
not natural The doctor who attended
Tohun states with emphasis that the man
died OF apoplexy.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16
BOMB EXPLOSION WILL
REMAIN A MYSTERY

Constantinople. July 1.-THE author
OF the bomb explosion Sunday night
in front of the summer quarters or the
American embassy at Therapia, near
here as well as the motive for the act,
probably will remain a mystery. The
efforts OF the authorities TO throw
light on the matter has been quite
without result.
The Turkish theory is that the ex-
ploslon OF this bomb had nothing to
do with the American embassy, but
that It's explosion was connected with
a possible attempt upon the life OF
George Christich. n natural son OF the
late King Milan of Servia. who re-
sides with his mother in a house ad-
joining the embassy.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-16
MA|LLE TO Be
EXAMINED As
TO HIS SANITY

Paris, July 16.-The court has ordered
that Leon Maille. the naval reservist,
who fired two shots at President Fall
Heres the day before yesterday on the
streets of Paris. be examined as to his
sanity The rambling statements made by
Maille confirm the Impression that he is
insane.
He continues to Insist that he had no
intention OF killing the French president.
A bullet from his revolver has been found
imbedded In the branch OF a tree. and
this proves that Maille fired at least one
shot into the air