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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-08
KING EDWARD ROBBED
OF PRICELESS JEWELS

London, July s.--The Express says
that on the eve of the departure OF the
king and queen for their state visit
to ireland IL has been found that the
Jewels OF the order OF St Patrick,
valued at s250,0O0. have been stolen
from the strong room OF Dublin castle.
where they were kept. The robbery
was discovered owing to the jewels
being wanted for use at the state re-
ception OF the king. When the officials
opened the safe they were missing.
It Is believed that the thieves have
brought them TO London for disposal
Particulars Of the missing Jewels have
been telegraphed throughout the
world TO prevent their being sold.
They consist OF star studded with
large Brazilian diamonds, with a cross
of rubies. and a trefoil OF emeralds,
and other stones Of the value OF $780,
600, a diamond badge set in silver with
designs in various stones, valued at
$4,000. and FIVE gold and emerald
collars OF the order. consisting of
golden harps and enamelled roses.
tied with golden knots, valued at s20.-
900. There is nothing to indicate the
manner OF the theft
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-08
GOV. GUILD TO PROBE
CHARGES OF CADETS

Boston, July s.--Gov. Guild decided to
order an investigation of the charges
made by the striking cadets OF the Mas
sachusetts nautical training ship Enter
prise that the food served on the vessel
was OF poor quality and that they were
not given enough shore leave. The inves-
tigation will be held without delay.
Several of the forty or more boys who
left the ship at New London. Conn, after
presenting a note TO the captain refusing
to return TO duty without written
guarantee OF better food arrived here last
night and went TO their homes. They said
they were given bad bread and salt foods
when there was no necessity for It,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-08
BRANCH WOLFE TONE
HAS PLEASANT OUTING

The members OF Branch Wolfe Tone
OF Olneyville OF tile Irish National For
esterg Yesterday enjoyed an outing at the
Warwick club grounds About 20 MEM
bers and friends were present.
During the early part OF the afternoon
a series OF athletic events was run on
The fat mems race was won by Simon
McCarron and the three-legged race by
Henry Kelly and John r Lennon. There
were two ball games between team OF
married men and one OF single men, ana
the married men won % 10 ana y 10 .:
Casey and Nangle and Morgan and
Kelly had n quot game, which was fol-
lowed with much Interest. Casey and
Nangle won. The dinner was served at .
o'rlock
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-08
BROKEN SPINAL CORD
REUNITED BY SURGERY

New York July S-The City hospital
on Blackwell's Island is about 10 lose one
OF the most remarkable surgical cases
ever recorded The patient Alexan<sT
Adrehi. who was operated on May g. l9OS
by DR. George r. Fowler, who died u
year asp has been cured and is TO be dis
charged. A bullet had passed through
his spinal column between the tenth and
eleventh vertebrae.
In a paper written for a surgical jour
nal DR. Fowler said that only a strip OF
membrane about the spinal column an
eighth OF an inch In width remained in
tact The laminae of the tenth eleventh
and twelfth vertebrae were removed with
chisel. 1t was not long till the patient
began 10 recover and In eight months he
could SIT up; but II was two years before
he could feel sensations below the wound.
He can now walk UP and down stairs
without crutches or braces. He is sad
to be the only man who ever survived
such an injury.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-08
GREAT CROWDS ENJOYED
DAY DOWN THE RIVER

! Fair yesterday and were thrilled by
the narrow escapes of those from the
burning building, amused by the pre-
ceding incidents, and enjoyed the snow
as a whole.
About 1000 were on an excursion to
the new resort from Fall River on the
steamer Kennebec. The boat landed
at the resorts new pier. which was
recently finished. People from all
over Rhode Island and many from the
Bay state spent a pleasant day at
Vanity Fair yesterday and enjoyed the
numerous attractions there.
There were also several automobile
parties, who dined at the College Inn.
An unusually large number for sun
day partook of the excellent shore
dinner served there
BOYDEN HEIGHTS.
The genuine Rhode Island shore din
ner. which Boyden Heights always
serves, brought many TO that resort
yesterday The menu was very
elaborate one. and, as usual, all the
diners were pleased.
There were very large crowds at the
popular resort yesterday. To those
who desired to spend the day in rest
the high hill facing the bay proved
an excellent place. All the attractions
were in perfect running order The
scenic railway and the large circle
swing were especially popular. Man
ager Ames saw that everything was all
right on the grounds, so there was
nothing TO mar the pleasure OF any
one.
FIELDS POINT.
Col. Atwell had the pleasure of serv-
ing his famous clambake TO over 1900
people yesterday The special bake
late in the afternoon was very popu-
lar.
Large crowds visited Roger Will
liams park yesterday and listened to
the excellent concerts rendered by
Fay's American band in the afternoon
and evening.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-08
IT MAY MEAN
DEATH FOR
GEN. ST0SsEl

st. Petersburg. July s-Al documents
connected with the trial of four generals
for the surrender OF Port Arthur are now
prepared by the public prosecutor. In
dictments are directed aeninst Gen. Stos-
sci. formerly the commander-in-chief at
Port Arthur; Gen. Reuss chief of staff;
Gen. smrnoff commander at Port Arthur,
and Gen. Fock.
Besides the surrender OF the fortress.
the exceeding OF authority, general
slackness and incapacity are alleged
against the generals
Stossel will be judged under Ar
ticle 2l. which entails capital punish
ment. The other three may be deprived
of their rights and even Imprisonment
The trial will begin early in October
before ten judges 1t will last three
weeks
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-08
N. ]. PERRY BUYS
bLEAkH0USE"
At NEWPORT

Newport, July s.-That Mr. Marsden ].
Perry OF Providence has purchased
Bleakhouse. the estate here OF Mr.. Ross
r. Winans OF Baltimore, is now admitted
by Mr.. Perry himself. II is said the price
Is about $4,000 Mr.. Perry's friends here
understand that he has decided to bring
his family here for the summer.
Bleakhouse has attracted the attention
OF hundreds who have sailed into Nara
gansett bay through the narrow east
passage. on the eastern bank OF which
the villa stands, high and picturesque.
Many more who have driven along ocean
avenue have remarked the beauty OF its
architecture and its location. 1t was built
five years ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Winans occupied Bleak
house regularly until their daughter was
married to the Prince De Bear and took
up her residence abroad. Then Mr.. WI
mans decided to place the estate on the
market. and since Mrs. Winans died In
France last winter he has been anxious
TO sell IT, He is in the country resting.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry have never spent
the summer here, and were never identi-
fed with Newport until two years ago,
when Mrs. Perry, at cost OF $4,000, IL
was said, set up a Japanese village at a
charity fete, which was given on Mr..
Frederick w. vanderbilts place.
in Bellevue avenue Mr.. Perry
however, is colleague OF SEN
ator Aldrich and Mr.. William q.
Rocker in business enterprises, and has
many friends among the railroad men
and financiers here. In addition TO a large
fortune which he already had. Mr.. Perry,
II is understood, made 5000, 900 by a sale
a few months ago Of the Providence
street railroads 20 the New Haven Rail-
way company.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-08
ALDRICH SILENT ON
FALL PROSPECTS

United States Senator Nelson w. Aid
rich Is back at his summer home In
Warwick much improved in health after
an extended trip abroad. occupying near
ly four months. The senator sailed from
New York on March 8, soon after the
adjournment OF congress.
The senator declined to express his
opinion as TO the prospects next fall
'I have not kept very closely in touch
with conditions here. and II seems TO me
II would be unwise for me TO say any
thing" he said. IT don't wish TO discuss
politics. for really don't know much
about them at the present time.
II sailed March 9, accompanied by my
wife and two daughters. They arrived
home two weeks ago. but I did not reach
New York until Saturday. We were In
Italy most of the time, and took In many
OF the border towns by automobile. We
also motored through France, and In fact.
spent most of the time that way. had
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-08

LAbORERS WANT
HIGHER WAGES

Boston. July s.--Dissatisfied with an adj
vance of ten cents day in their wages.
which they obtained as the result OF a
strike several weeks ago, the railroad
laborers OF the Providence division OF the
New York, New Haven and Hartford road
are considering the advisability of de-
claring a second strike.
Fifteen cents day more. making a to-
tai advance OF 25 cents is wanted. A
largely attended meeting of the New
Haven road laborers in this vicinity was
held in East Dedham late last night at
which the subject was thoroughly dis
cussed and special meeting was called
for an unfixed day next week at which
some action might be taken.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-08
DIR. c. A. BLUMER
WILL NOT act
As C0-MASTER

DR.. @. Alder Blumer has declined the
appointment as a co-master In deterInin-
ing the question OF the competency or
Mrs. Mary Baker c. Eddy 10 conduct her
affairs and transact business, tenderei
him by Judge Robert n. Chambertn or
the superior court OF Merrimack county,
New Hampshire
The appointment of Dr. Blumer and Dr.
George r. Jelly OF Boston as co-masters
with Justice Edgar Aldrich of the United
States district court of New Hampshire,
was announced Saturday. In response To
a request by Judge Aldrich that he nnght
have the assistance of associates ''of hish
standing In respect TO mental conditions
in his delicate task involving possible de-
termination of the disposition Of the i'm
mense properties controlled by Mrs. Eddy
as founder and head of the Christian Sci
ence church.
The appointment came as an entire sur
urlse 10 DR.. Blumer.
The following telegram, sent yesterday.
announced to II. A Shurtleff. clerk of the
superior court, Concord, n. H. the doc
tors deCision:
"As / am sailing July "a for three
mcnths absence in Europe, l regret ex-
ceedinely that 1 cannot accept the ap-
poin:nent with which l am honorei by
Judge Chamberlin."
The declination OF DR.. Blumer Us en-
rected to necessitate the appointment or
another member OF the commission to nc;
with Judge Aldrich and DR. Jelly In the.r
examination. which is a part of the poo
ceedings in tho case of MARY Baker @.
Eddy by her next friends. against Calvin
c. FRYE and others" In reques 'nci the
appointment OF co-masters In the case,
Judge Aldrich let 1t be known that he did
no, care TO assume the entire RESPONSE
bility OF determining a questiopN which
must turn upon the soundness or Mrs.
E,ldy's mental condition.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-08
Wants TO Wed at 10

winsted. Conn. July s,-Henry II. Cat
lin of Terryville. this county, 10 years
old and ~ as a fiddle. has applied to tho
board OF charities In Waterbury for a
wife.
He assured the officials that he would
always support the wife they found for
him and would take her on a honeymoon
trip 10 the West Indies
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-08

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This is said to do wonders for
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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-08
After American Wife

Paris. July s--Count De Serres de JUS
tinae Is due I'm New York. whittier he
goes with the avowed intention OF max
ing a rich marriage. He Is very small
and some might think him even insight
ficant in appearance. but he has convic-
ton that Americans will pay my price
for n title. no matter what accompanied
It. His brother Is engaged 10 marry IN
English girl without fortune. The homo
OF the DE Serreses is at Labor. near Tou-
lotIse
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-08
TROLLEY CAR GOES OVER
BANK AND KILLS TWO

Clarksburg, w. Va, July s.-Heavily
laden with passengers who were enjoy
ing an outing, an open trolley car on the
Fairmont and Clarksburg Traction com
panys system jumped the track on the
Grasseli division just outside the city
limits last night and crashed over an en-
bankment. instantly killing two, fatally
injuring one and seriously injuring nine
others.
The dead are Miss Grace Markert
Clarksburg, and w. T. Gray. Clarks-
burg.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-08
Mayor Schmitz Wants Salary

San Francisco, July s--Mayor Schmltz
has made a formal demand upon Audi
month OF June. and for the 500 contin-
gent fund allowed the mayors office for
July. The letter contained warrin q
against paying these or any other sums
upon the order OF James l.. Gallagher, the
acting mayor. The auditor was notified
that he. with his bondsmen. would 10
held responsible. Auditor Horton has de-
cided that his only safe course Is 10 re.
fuse 10 pay mayoral demands unless they
bear the signatures OF both Schmtz and
Gallagher.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-08
Improvement League to Meet

There will be a meeting OF the execu-
tive and advisory boards OF the league on
Tuesday. July O. at o'clock p. m. I'm the
parlors Of the Providence Y. NJ. c. 4.
There viii be business OF Importance CON
sidered. including plans for a field day
for the league. 10 he held at Pawtuxet
on Aug OF Old Home Week as guests
OF the Pawtuxet old Home and Improve
ment association.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-08
Tried to Get Georges Teeth

Baltimore, July S.--A negro has nt-
tempted TO steal George washingtons =
false teeth from their case In the Balti
more College OF Dental Surgery. but was
frightened of. Just what he might have
done with the first set OF false teeth
made for the Father OF his Country, is
what is puzzling the college authorities.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-08
cry pleasant trip" {
NOT VERY PATRIOTIC.

very pleasant trip"
NOT VERY PATRIOTIC.
When the Kadserin Auguste Victoria, OF
the Hamburg American line. berthed on
Saturday at New York. the passengers
said the Fourth OF July was memora-
BILE day on the ship. but the fact that
Senator Aldrich refused 10 either speak
or attend the concert during the evening
caused much unfavorable comment.
There were games for both the morn
ing and afternoon, the ships band played
patriotic airs and there were addresses In
both English and German. In all the cab
ins.
All this was as planned, with the excep,
ton OF a speech Capt. Ruser supposed
OF course would be willingly delivered py
Nelson w. Aldrich. ". s. senator from
Rhode Island. Senator Aldrich politely
but firmly refused When the news was
given to the prominent Americans on
board n committee waited on the senator
but It's members received frosty wei
come, and his decision not 10 speak was
made palmer than even before
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-08
Minnesota Left Norfolk

Norfolk. Va, July s.-The battleship
Minnesota. long delayed here because OF
the loss OF her launch on June II. with
six midshipmen and FIVE seamen. went TO
sea yesterday afternoon at 4:2o o'clock.
The Minnesota was accompanied by the
battleship Ohio. The big ships headed
north.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-08

Mrs. William Michaels OF St Louis left
her baby at home to meet her husband at
the train from Lawton. Okla. and pre-
vent his engagement with Miss Rertha
Schauler. Mrs. Michaels was accompan MED
by several OF her neighbors and won
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-08
MINISTER DENOUNCES
LEOPOLD AS TYRANT

London, July S.-The Rev r. j.
Campbell, the well-known Congrega-
tionalist minister, denouncing the
Congo horrors and King Leopold's =
accursed methods" at the City Temple
today. declared that Great Britain
could end the terrible conditions In a
fortnight. and she ought to do II. He
said that the greater part OF the Ill
gotten wealth OF the Congo was
brought to Europe In British ships.
and they and all others sailing be-
tween the Congo river and Antwerp
must coal at British ports. II Great
Britain refused them coal. King
Leopold would be helpless
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1907-06-10
Ell SRtIGrrO de aver

A las ssis de Ia tarde de aver SO llev6
efecto en- el cemer terio de enta ciudad, Ell
entierro de la que fu6 respectable sefiora
Mo1serrate Rios de Penedo.
En- lujoso fetetto fu6 conducido 81 cadS'
YER al cementerio y coronas expresivas del
carifio de Ruy deudos cubriau aquel.
Fran estsa: Una de don Gregorio LO'
pez Falc6 y Stfiors, otra de don Juan de
Guzmdn Benitez sefiora, otra de don
Jose de Guzman Benitez y sefiora, otra de
los Profesores de 10 escuelR Ponce de Leon
y una de su esposo, hsrmana hijas.
L!evaron las cintas los sefiores Mariano
Acosta, DschcudenB, Gregorio Rodriguez,
Bernardini, Egozcue Blandino. Presi.
dian el duelo, el esposo de Ia fnada Befior
J. Penedo Benitez, Morales y Lcdos Guz'
man B enitsz don Jose don Juan.
Con ssntidas frases di6 Las graciss despi'
diendo 81 duslo el Lcdo. senior Jose de
Guzman Bsnitez y al caer ell sol en- 80 le'
cho de la tarde cubria Ia madre terra pa
ra etsrno los restos de Ia que abandonaba
Ia vida cumpliendo 81 mandate del dsB'
tho.
''La Correspondence" envfa el mas sem
lido pesame los famiIiares de la FeBpets-
BILE dana que mereci6 el aprecio y conBi-
deraci6n de eBta sociedad.
Paz eterna en- ell seno de Dios al alma
de dof1s Monserrate Rios de Penedo.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1907-06-10
De LARES.
Sc fOImaTa aIIf una COmpaTfa de Ia
GuaYdia NaCiOnal.
Sc ha psnSadO en- reGORstruIr sl
paVImeRtO de Ia igIesIa,
Ode maestro cOrrespOnsaE. }

JUNO 7.-Dentro de aIgunos dias He
guardiR nacional. La idea eg muy lauda.
bic, y Ia hemos acogido con verdadero
entusiasmo, pueu y con tai objeto so han
recogido mas de 80 firmas. Nuestros bue-
nos compatFiotas doctores den Francisco
Ssin don Juan Benet Vald6s son los
iniciadores del tan simp6tico como patFi6-
tico penBamiento.
Lares, que ha sido Eiempre un pueblo
enthusiastic, active y progresists, llevar6 4
cabo 50 proyeCto con 6xito feliz por haber
contado en- todas las 6pocas de la vida, con
muy valiosos elementoE, amanteB del pro-
greBo, el orden y Ia cu!tura social.
-NueEtro amigo don Antonio Comu-
lada, que hR eBtado enfermo de gravedad,
Bigue mejor. Las dolencias que le retie-
tienen en CANA van desapaTeCiendo, Run-
que est6 Ago debilitado su OTganismo.
EN- Ia casa de nuestro respectable
amigo don Pablo Vilella Pol se lIev6 &
efecto una reunion el luneB pasado con el
objeto de recolectar una cantidad de dine.
70 entire los vecinos para comprar de mate
rial para arTeglar el piso de Ia iglesia, el
cual es en- Ia actuRlidad de ladrilloB SO
ha pensado TeconstFuirlo con cemento que
dando entoncea On eHtado de solidez. Qua
renta baTriles de cemento se cree cantidad
sufciente para invertirloB sobre dicho piso.
Ell sefor Vilella oftece costear poE Bu
cuenta TODD el cemento que Sc necesite
despu6s de conclufda Ia cantidad mencio-
NADIA.
Cuatro caballeros de Ia localidad ge han
suscrito con Glen pesos para uevar cabo
las reparaciones de la ig'esia, habiendo
muchoS mas que han hecho ofsrtas de
Quotas infsrioreg.
Ell padre Aquilu6 Sc interesR mucho
porque los trabajoB en- dicho edifcio dejen
satisfschOs q los cat6licoB = al pueblo en-
general.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1907-06-10
Carrsos J tsIsgrafas De EspaHa.

En- el preaupueuto del ministeriO de Ia
Gobernaci6n de Espsfis, SO hacen impor-
tantes meioras On favor del personal del
Bervicio de correos telegrafoH.
Sc rebsja 10 c6ntimos la tsrifa postal
para Ia peninsula = SO Buprimen los cinco
c6atimos que Sc psgan 4 los CaIterCs por
conducir Ia correspondence domiCiliC,
aument6ndoleg 81 sueldo 6 estOs equipa,
EandO 81 personal de correos con 81 de te-
legTsfos.
Sc declars Ia inamovilidad de emplea'
dos del Tefsrido ministerio y Be suprimen
todOu lou suicides memories dc 1900 pesstaa
anUaleg IsO0 dollaru
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1907-06-10
FOmSntO de Ia marina 8spafOIa.

Durante ocho sfios Sc incluir6n, dentro
del presupuesto ordinRrio del ministerio de
marina espafiol, cinco milloneS de pesos
apIicados la reorganization del ssIvicio.
La refsrida suma ser& invertida en- 10
Biguiente:
Reforma y mejoramiento de los pueltOs
militares dotandoles de un servicio COM
pleto de aprovisionamisntos de municiones
de guerra y boca.
Reforma de los arsenales, tallereB y di-
ques para HepaTacioneF, Carenas y cons
trucciones de buques.
Provision de I'M Bistema complete de
defenAaH movies y fjas de los puertos y
las del frente dc las costas.
Construcciones nAvAleS, y entire entas Ia
de tres acorazados de tipos modernos y
tierto nGmero de tOrpederos para defensa
de costaF.
La alma total applicable & estas refor.
mas alcanzara 40 miIlones de pesoE, este
independientemente de las otras Cantidades
que para f0mento de la marina de guerra
90 asignen eBpeciaImente fuera del presu-
pueHto Ordinario.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1907-06-10
Alfredo huSset.

El del dltimo mayo COmenzaron ser
del dominic pdblico las Obras de Alfredo
Musset.
Seg6n la ley francess, Ia familia y edi.
torres de un escritOr, solo perciben los
derechoS de production literaria en- los
Cincuenta amos que Biguen & 50 muerte.
Alfredo Musset muri6 81 2 de mayo de
1857.
La familia est6 casi extinguida, pues va
no queda mas que un sobrino del gran
poeta: Mr.. Lardin de MusBet Prefscto del
Loire.