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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18
DEFENSE RESTS
IN THE HAYWOOD
TRIAL At BOISE

Boise, Idaho July 1s--The defense rest
ed in the Haywood trial Immediately after
court opened this morning. The Jury was
not brought into court.
An exodus OF witnesses in attendance
on the Haywood trial commenced in earn
est today and by tonight most of them
will have left town. Since the case COM
menced IL is estimated that at least 5p)
have been In town at different times. The
force OF detectives will also be reduced.
Argument on the admissibility of GER
tain evidence will occupy today's session.
Judge Wood has asked counsel to present
views as to the materiality OF evidence
bearing on the action of the citizens of
various towns In the Cripple Creek dis
trict OF Colorado In deportng striking
miners who refused to work and those
who took part I'm preventing the nom
union miners from accepting employment
In the mines. The defense probably will
fight hard to keep this evidence In the
record. as Il makes a considerable part of
the claim that n conspiracy existed be-
tween the mine owners and the Pinker-
tons to annihlate the Western Fedora
ton OF Miners.
Judge Wood has intimated however,
that he will not allow the jury to consid-
er these matters and unless argument
should change his opinion IL is probable
the evidence will be eliminated
II is now expected the case will go TO
the jury next Wednesday evening or
Thursday at the latest
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18

Glen Mattocks. chief engineer on the
river dredger coastwise, met horrible
death this morning on that craft by be-
ing drawn into the powerful gears that
operate the mud scoop and was fatally
crushed and lacerated.
How the accident happened can only be
surnised by the conditions seen when
Mattocks was taken out OF the gearing
The appearances Indicated that Mat
tocks at $50 o'clock this morning. when
the fatal happening occurred, after hav-
ing started up the machinery. was either
making adjustments, or oiling the SHAFT
ing and that his clothing became drawn
into the gears. dragging him into them,
the deep teeth relentlessly cutting and
crushing him. MattockS was drawn into
the gearing in such a position that his
left side was almost crushed to a jelly
and his left leg and arm were terribly
mangled. The stopping OF the machinery
by the clogging OF Il by the body of Mat
tocks, and his cry OF despair hastily sum-
moned laborers on the vessel. who quickly
released the living. but quivering FORM
from the machinery and laid IL In the
mans bunk. and sent a hurry call for
doctors. Mattocks lived about an half
hour, and spoke but once after he had
been placed In his bunk, begging them TO
kill him and put him out or his misery.
Patrolman Mcguire OF station was
soon on the scene and he aided the men
on the vessel. When Mattocks had sue
cumbed. he notified Harbor Master John
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18
WESTERN UNION
IN GAMBLING,
IT'S REPORTED

New York. July 1s.-Policy and lottery
are fourishing again in New York, Il
is reported, solely because the Western
Union Telegraph company allows the use
of the wires TO the managers OF the sys-
tenn. The company even gives precedence
TO the handling OF the drawings over any
other class of business
Twice each day, few moments be-
fore o'clock in the afternoon and again
shortly before In the evening, the wires,
of the big telegraph company are cleared.
Skilled code operators. who are supposed
to be close-mouthed and Trustworthy.
take the drawings. They come in the
form of an intricate cypher message from
Cincinnati.
For transferring the gigs In the morn
ing the Western Union Telegraph com
pany receives s2.3i. In the evening the
charge Is 2S9. The total for the day
paid by one agent is $50
On the books of the telegraph company
the account OF the lottery agent is kept in
the name OF James d. Dexter" He paws
his account each Saturday and receives
a receipt for the payment.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18
10000 ELKS IN
BIC PARADE 1T
PHILADELPHIA

Philadelphia, July 1s.-The climax of the
reunion OF the Elks was reached today
when more than 10000 members of the
order marched six miles along Broad
street in their annual parade. II is be-
lieved that no such crowd as that which
lined Broad street today ever gathered
on that highway. Fifty grandstands
hned the route, which extended from
Huntington street TO Reed. a distance OF
four miles. with two-mile counter march
to Vine street Business for the greater
part OF the day was practically sus-
pended.
About 100 lodges participated. There
were three divisions under command of
Chief Marshall John +. Sullivan of New
Orleans, grand esquire OF the Elks.. The
Philadelphia lodge had the right OF line
with 1900 men. New York lodge following.
OFFICERS ELECTED.
Grand Exalted Ruler-John X. Tenei
OF Charleroi, Pa.
Grand Treasurer-Edward Leach. New
York
Grand Esteemed Loyal Knight-W. T..
Leckie, Dowagiac. Mich
Grand Esteemed Lecturfng Knight
Bayard Gray of Frankfort, Ind
Grand Esteemed Leading Knight-D.
Shea, Hartford. Conn.
Grand Secretary-Fred c. Robinson.
Dubuque, Ia.
Grand Trustees-Thomas II. Mills, Su-
perior. Wis. Thomas F. McNulty. Bal
timore. and Mayor Charles c. Schmidt
OF Wheeling, w. Va: Grand Tyler James
Foley and Grand Inner Guard A NJ.
TAYLOR
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18
pacards Posted Calling For the Death Of All Japanese Officials
Ministers Strongly Guarded, and emperor In State
vsrgng on Complete Collapse. Hs May Be ForcId
To Abdicate in Favor Of Grown Prince.

PAX Yong Ho, who was recently pardon
ed and upon his return from Japan was
appointed minister of the imperial house.
hold. has reported that the Emperor OF
Korea emphatically protested his ignor-
ance of the dispatch of the deputation to
The Hague. and says that his abdication
would only tend to CONFIRM his relation
thereto. For this reason he will not ab-
dicate. The emperor. he says. will prove
obdurate in resisting his dethronement.
The emperors loss OF loyal adherence
OF a large portion OF his subjects will,
II Is believed. result in the gradual de-
on minister or faction against another
so as TO prevent the concentration OF
poWer in any single body. The result OF
this is that no one Will faithfully support
him at the risk of life.
The emperor himself is constantly dis
trustful of all about him and haunted
with the fear OF an attempt upon his
life. Consequently boiled rice Is served
him at each meal in a locked silver bowl
which he opens with a key always kept
about his person. Patriotic Koreans con-
denim his policy as sacrificing the national
interest to his personal benefit and well
fare.
The II Ching Hoi. a progressive associa-
ton, claiming a membership OF over one
million is now openly hostile to the en-
peror. and II is doubtful even IL the few
now standing by him will continue their
support until the last.
A sufficient inducement Is likely to
make them desert the emperor, who is
now in the most pitiable predicament.
MINISTRY RESIGNS.
The Korean ministry has resigned.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18
CASHIER HAS
RECEIVED A
DEATH NOTE

Jamaica, L. l., July ls.-William d. Lie
wellyn. cashier of the Jamaica bank. has
received a threatening letter In which he
is warned to get out OF town under pen
atty of death. There is no signature 10
the letter, which is printed in letters half
an inch long on piece OF plain paper.
The letter said:
"You must be murdered as sure as there
Is a God in heaven II you do not get out
Of this town at once. Am waiting for a
e3ood chance. Get out OF town or await
results. Look out for your child and
family"
The cashier has one child. a girl Of s.
He says that he knows of no one who
would be likely to seek his life. and he is
inclined to think that the letter was the
work of some mischievous boy. The ia
maica police take a more serious view ot
the matter and are watching the cashiers
home. The postal authorities are also
said to be making an investigation.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18
RIVAL USED IRON BAR
ON The GIRLS ESCORT

owen Harris. 81 years old. pleaded
not guilty in the district court this morn
ing to assaultins Edward McManus with
dangerous weapon and was held In
surety OF $500 for trial on the 26th.
McManus yesterday reported TO Capt.
Cannon at Station that on Tuesday
night he accompanied a young woman to
her home. and about II O'Clock started for
his home on Gladstone avenue. AS he
was passing the entrance 10 the Brown
university campus on Thayer street a
man Jumped out. swung an iron bar he
held In his hands and struck him with the
weapon over the head. McManus. In his
statement 10 the police. said he sank to
the sidewalk. and his assailant made his
escape.
Recovering his senses somewhat. Nc
Manus made bis way TO the office Of DR..
Gardner l.. Miller. &s Benefit street,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18
GEARS CRUSH TO DEATH
ENGINEER ON OREDCER
Glen Matocks of the River Dredger Coastwise Met Horrible
End This Morning. Caught In Heavy Gears and
Body Crushed TO Jelly. Begged Those About to Kill
Him and Thus End His Misery.

III Mcguire and Medical Examiner Will
liam MagiIl, who went 20 the boat In the
harbor masters launch.
After viewing the body and making an
investigation as TO the cause OF the acci-
dent the medical examiner turned the
body over 10 Undertaken Thomas +.
Monahan TO await orders from the rela-
tives OF the dead man.
Mattocks was 20 pears old. and his home
is In Swanboro, n. c. He had been on
the dredger about a year and was very
well liked by his fellow sailors. About
three months ago he was promoted from
fireman to engineer and his salary was
nearly doubled He is said TO have had
very good habits and never drank any in
toxicants. He has followed the dredging
business several years
Mattocks has a mother living and he
received a letter from her this morning.
which was of an entirely personal nature.
Capt. Cannon OF Station will send noti-
fication OF her sons death 10 the mother.
and await her orders as TO the disposal OF
the body.
The Coastwise, on which the casualty
occurred, was lying in the river of
Wilkesbarre pier. II is owned by the
Coastwise Dredging company OF Norfolk,
Va, which for about two years has been
dredging the local harbor for the govern
ment. The work will be finihed in a few
months more.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18

Seoul. via Toxic. July 1s-Placards were
posted In one OF the thoroughfares calling
for the death OF all Japanese officials In
Seoul. The ministers are strongly guard
ed and every precaution has been taken
TO prevent riots and attacks upon offi-
cials. The emperor Is reported to be too
worried to take food or sleep but this re-
port is considered 10 be one OF his usual
manoeuvres to enlist the sympathy Of his
people.
The audience OF Marquis Ito with the
emperor OF Korea, which was expected
TO have taken place this afternoon, has
been postponed.
10 his palace tomorrow in company with
viscount Hayashi. the Japanese foreign
minister, who is expected TO arrive here
this evening.
MAY ABDICATE.
Toxic. July 1s.-As a result of urgent
representations by the ministers II Is very
probable that the emperor OF Korea will
abdicate In favor OF the crown prince as
the first step toward reform In Korea.
This viii most likely be followed by the
calling of a new convention which, while
keeping Korea's national existence intact,
will limit the sovereign power in some
form whereby the ruler can exercise his
powers only with the consent and approv-
al OF the Japanese resident general. The
present ministers In Seoul are actuated
by true patriotism and are determined to
place the Korean government upon firm
basis and free from court intrigues and
selfish plots
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18
GOV. JOHNSON SAYS
HE is OUT OF 1T

Minneapolis. July 1s.--Gov. John A.
Johnson is quoted by John Durker, a Red
River Valley Democrat. as saying
II am not and will not be a candidate
for the Democratic nomination. While /
am appreciative of the pleasant things
that have been said OF me by the press.
my head is not swelled"
There has been considerable doubt as
to what Gov Johnson's intentions really
were. He had stated that he would not be
a candidate, and following this his private
secretary was credited with saying I'm an
interview that the governor would be In
the field. This interview was repudiated
by both Mr.. Day and Gov Johnson. but
the doubt has remained as to whether or
not the governments statement was not
made with a mental reservation. Mr. Dur
ker says the governors statement to him
was made without any reservation what
ever.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18
FOOL|NG WITH
BOMB COST |
BOY HIS LIFE

New York. July 1s-Felice Scanino. IL
years old, who lives at 2312 First avenue.
was killed yesterday morning by the ex-
ploson OF bomb in a sand heap in front
of 400 East One Hundred and Eighteenth
street. The boy with several others had
been celebrating in the fireworks and dis
play OF the feast Of Our Lady OF Mount
Carmel. going on In the Italian quarter
for the last few days.
Young scianino. II is believed. had light
ed the fuse OF the explosive and when
II failed for some time to go OF had lean
ed over II to inspect H. The bomb ex-
ploded and several people near the sand
heap felt the explosion severely. The ex-
plosion took of a part OF the crown OF
Scianino's head and a piece Of steel was
sent into his right foot.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18
BACK To THE
CONSTITUTION
WATTERs0N

Louisville. KY. July 1s.-"Back to the
Constitution" is the battle cry which
Henry Watterson is raising for the Demo-
Gratis. In an interview yesterday he enun-
ciated his creed, which In part follows:
II believe In the Constitution OF the
United States. strictly construed. as the
ark and covenant OF our free institutions.
II believe In the coordinate branches
of the federal government as sure safe
guards against the usurpation OF power
with which history makes us familiar.
the rock on which freedom has been so
often shipwrecked
81 believe in the maintenance of the
federal power and the state power, unim-
paired I'm their several functions. national
and local. the one sustaining the other.
both subservient TO the organic law of the
land"
Mr.. Watterson believes that the tariff
and trust questions should be the chief
issues of the Democrats. He will not
name his dark horse for president, but
says he will whisper the name into w. j.
Bryan's ear whenever the Nebraskan
asks him TO do so.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18
GABRIEL" PASSED
THROUGH THE CITY

Gabriel passed through town at
noontime today via Westminster. In con-
tradiction TO well founded tradition he
did not blow a trumpet. Nevertheless
people turned around and took notice for
he did bring forth soft strains OF music
from modern airs. The Gabriel referred
10 was an automobile bearing the number
$50 and I'm nowise conspicuous. save for
the music which was rendered by means
OF keyboard manipulated from the
front seat 10 the left OF the driver.
Is Il possible that In the near future
we will be notified Of the approach of an
automobile by soft strains OF music
rather than by the angry and grating
blasts OF the horn.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18
NO WARSH|Ps
FOR THE BOSTON
OLD HOME WEEK

Boston. July 1s.-Gov. Guild today re-
ceived letter from President Roosevelt
stating that warships cannot be furnished
TO ASSIST in Boston's Old Home Week cell
ebration. The governor had written to the
president asking IL IL would be possible
TO have one or more warships present in
the harbor during that week.
The president In HIS reply stated that IL
would be impossible further to divert the
vessels from their needed practice. He
pointed out that much of the navy's time
this summer was being taken up at the
Jamestown exposition and that IL was
impossible TO comply with other requests
without impairing the vessels efficiency.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18
THREE RESCUED
From WINDOWS
IN LYNN FIRE

Lynn, Mass, July 1s.--Lucy RobbfRA
Lillian Randall and Wallace Boyd were
rescued from the upper windows OF
three-story building at the corner OF
Union and Buffum streets today during a
fire that cut on their exit by the stairs.
Chester Cook, boy. was cleaning
clocks back OF the building when there
was an explosion which set fire to his
clothes. H. w. Hill, jeweler occupying
the first floor OF the building rushed TO
his assistance and while trying TO save
the boy the flames spread to the building
and gained headway by light shaft.
The loss is 5000. insured. and falls on
Mrs. Elsie Folsom, owner OF the building.
who conducts lodging house In the Sec
ond and third stories. and several mer-
chants who occupy the first floor. Tho
cause OF the explosion is not known.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18

where his wound. a cash about two
inches in length. was dressed
AS result OF further investigation by
Capt. Cannon, Lieut.. ~. ID. Robblee.
Sergt. Kent, Inspector G. r.. Egan and
Patrolmen ]. +. Lyons and w F. Scan
Ion, Harris was arrested last evening
IL is claimed that both men concerned
In the affair have feelings stronger than
mere friendship for the same woman.
but that the victim OF the assault seems
have been in higher favor than his rival
OF late. The latter II said TO have vowed
vengeance at the first opportunity The
iron bar which is said 20 have figured in
the assault was found by the police Of
Station 3. and is held by them pending the
outcome OF the case. The bar is about
two feet In length and about three-quar-
ters OF an inch thick.
Capt. Cannon told the court that what
the result OF the injury may be cannot
yet be determined b. tho physicians. and
that yesterday McManus had a sinking
spell The wound I'm the scalp cut clear
TO the bone, but IL Is not thought that the
skull was fractured
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18

The Home Realty company creditors de-
cided at noon today TO take such action
as committee appointed by them may
see At after further investigation pf .he
tangled affairs OF that concern and its
allied corporations. The consensus of
opinion favored bankruptcy proceedings
as early as possible.
II had been proposed that a trustee be
appointed to continue the business OF the
SHome Realty company in order that a
larger amount be realized for the credi-
tors, but the refusal OF several Of the
holding or subsidiary companies TO con-
sent to open their books 10 the creditors
committee or to an accountant represent
ing that committee knocked this plan In
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18
WEATHER NOTES

High barometer prevails generally
throughout the country. except in the ex-
treme Northeast and the Southwest.
Showers have fallen at scattered points
from the Rocky mountains eastward. II
In raining today at scattered points
IN the Missouri Valley. but elsewhere the
rain has ceased. over most OF the coun-
try there has been a slight rise OF tenn
perature and the weather ie now very
warm over the Mississippi Valley and
thence eastward Fair weather II indi-
Gated for Providence and vicinity to-
night and Friday. with slightly cooler
Friday. NJ r. BLYSTONE.
local Forecaster.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18
SKULL BROKEN IN ROW
MAY KILLED CLUBBED man

sylvestri Di Sesto. to retire 20 the shade of
tree and take a respite from work.
When Di Sesto turned his back MoPeak
picked up heavy iron ladle and was
about to hit Di Ssto. when Zomba picked
up a pole with a hook on one end OF IT
and struck McPike forcible blow over
the head fracturing his skull.
Zomba was later placed under arrest
by Patrolmen Alfreds and Cannon and
locked up at Stain 5.
McPeak was hurried to the Rhode Is
land hospital, where this noon Il was said
he is In a critical condition.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18

Frank Zomba, an Italian. % years old,
In the district court this morning pleaded
not guilty to assaulting William McPeak
with dangerous weapon. and was held In
surety OF 5000 for trial on the 26th.
The assault occurred at Richmond and
Friendship streets yesterday afternoon.
The two men were in the employ OF the
Frank Holland company. roofers and con-
creters, and were laying concrete at the
scene OF the assault II is said that Nc
Peak was under the influence Of liquor all
day. and considerably so after the dinner
hour, and that he was told by his forman
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18

the head, and the committee representing
the creditors then recommended to the
creditors this afternoon that the next
best step was to petition the Home Real
ty company into bankruptcy. which would
force all OF the allied corporations TO ex-
plain their transactions with the Home
Realty company
After considerable discussion 1t was A.
nally decided that, instead OF voting TO
force the company into bankruptcy at
once, the creditors committee should be
empowered to take such action. by bank
ruptcy or otherwise, as would In it's
judgment be for the best interests OF the
creditors
Continued on Page Six)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18
BOY
LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS

Port Jervis. ". Y. July 1s--George
Topper, y years old, wandered away from
home yesterday afternoon and searching
parties hunted the woods and paths In the
shawangunk mountains all night in a
vain endeavor TO find him.
william Carr OF Quarryville. early yes
terday morning found the lad asleep
alongside OF the road near the Carr
home. The boy had walked through the
woods. coming out at the Carr farm.
more than ten miles from home. He said
he had lost his way hunting huckleber-
ries.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18
Report of Enterprise Inquiry

Boston, July 1s.--The report OF the
board OF inquiry into the strike OF
cadets on the training ship Enterprise
was laid before Gov. Guild today.
The report Is very lengthy and II
probably Will be several days before
the commissioners can complete their
consideration OF Il. After the yhave
reported 10 the governor he will per-
sonally examine the documents and
later will announce his decision In the
matter.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18
Louis ". Bell Is Ill in Egypt

Cincinnati. July iS.-Louis W Bell. the
horseman. who married the divorced wife
Of John r. Madden. the turfman. Is an.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bell are still in Egypt. The
nature Of the illness Il not disclosed In
the brief message that reached Cincinna-
Il relatives yesterday.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18
CREDITORS COMMITTEE
GIVEN FULL CONTROL

of Home Realty Creditors
Held Today at Noon. The Credi-
tors Committee rIay Take Such
Action AS To Force All of the Allied
Companies To Explain Their Trans
actions With The Above Company.
May Yet Decide To Force 1t Into
Bankruptcy.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18
NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS
FOR OLD HOME WEEK

The following new subscriptions to
the Old Home Week fund were
today by the executive
~ M tee.