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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
SCHOOLEY WINS POINT
TO FIGHT FOR MILLIONS

Scranton. Pa. Aug. s.-George p.
Sohooley OF Philadelphia. who is maxi
ing n fight for the Crawford millions.
won his first victory here yesterday,
when the will held by him was certi-
fed to the orphans court by Register
OF Wills Lawler. This action was SIM
ply a matter OF form, and In the same
manner the case will be certified to the
common pleas court. where II will be
thrashed out before a jury, which is
what Schooley and his counsel desire.
Schooley Is cousin OF the late
James l.. Crawford. a millionaire coal
operator OF this city. and has a will
alleged to have been drawn by Craw-
ford, under the terms OF which
Schooley Is bequeathed most OF the es-
tate. Judge Sands OF the orphans
court ruled the will out, but the SUI
preme court ordered a rehearing on the
ground that the will never had been
certified to the orphans court and so
had not been properly before II.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
ATT[EBORO'S
0. H. ". SHOWS
4 BIC DEFICIT

The Attleboro board Of selectmen last
evening approved bills OF Attleboro's Old
Home Week celebration 10 the amount
OF $500. but II is thought that bills
amounting 10 about $500 have vet TO be ap-
proved. bringing the total amount to $500.
or 500 more than the town appropriated.
The largest bill yet appropriated is for
s3S35, pKesented by the Attleboro Base
ball association as the deficiency on three
ball games played during Old Home
Wook. The baseball committee claimed
that the Old Home Week executive COM
mittee guaranteed TO stand any loss on
ball games and this contention has been
upheld by two selectmen and Town So
lcltor Babcock. Yesterday the bill was
paid. but II occasioned no end of talk.
Avaher large amount In the expenses
is a deficiency OF si64.1 IL OF the committee
on official badges. About $500 worth Of
badges was ordered and only $3S worth
taken. Not the least deficit is that OF the
banquet committee, which ranged for a
banquet TO be attended by 800 persons. and
sold but 16 tickets. The banquet bin has
not been presented. but II is thought that
IL will occasion a deficit of $500.
In the list there are items OF $3.50 for
fireworks. s16s for horserace prizes. $500
for music. ct cetra.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
MARINE Intelligence

High tide, 7:&.
ARRIVALS
Steamer Providence, Griffin, New York
Steamer ST. Croix, Bowman, New York
Steamer Edsemont, Olweiler. New York
Steamer City of Newport, Stinson,
Newport.
Steamer City of Haverhill, Lake, Fall
River.
Steamer Islander, Johnson. Tiverton.
Steamer New Shoreham, Fuller, Block
Island
Steamer Cactus. Newport.
Tug Aries. New York.
Barge Ariadne, South Amboy. Ss3 coal,
Eastern Coal Co.
DEPARTURES
Steamer Providence. Griffin, New York.
Steamer ST. Croix. Bowman, New York.
Steamer Edgemont, Olweiler. New York.
Steamer City OF Newport, Stinson.
Newport.
Steamer City OF Haverhill, Lake. Fall
River
Steamer Islander. Johnson. Tiverton.
Steamer New Shoreham, Fuller, Block
Island.
Tug Walter A. Luckenbach with tow
Newport News.
Tug Buccaneer with tow. Newport
News.
Schooner Cherlanger, Block Island.
Tug Coastwise with barges Arctic,
White Sand, u. s. Thompson for New
port News.
ALONG THE HARBOR FRONT.
Mr.. Geo. w. Brady of New York. vice
president and general manager OF the En-
terprise Steamship line. was in the city
today on a tour OF inspection. Owing to
the press OF business, additional office
space Is to be provided for the staff.
The steamer st. Croix arrived this
morning with a fair passenger list and a
good freight.
The repairs having been completed upon
the steamer Rhode Island of the Neptdne
line, that steamer will now take its place
on the route and return the loaned steam
er Tennessee to the Joy line to resume its
salings from this city. The steamer
Edpemont will be taken from the route
and receive a thorough overhauling. which
is badly needed. The other day one Of
the mates commenting upon the coat or
arms OF the state OF Maine which has been
left on the side OF the paddle-box since
the steamers name was changed, said
that II the steamer was keft upon the
route much longer without being cleaned
that the word Dirigo on the coat or arms
should be changed to Dirty ~! The Edge
mont was formerly the steamer State OF
Maine.
The fish market showed a little sign Of
Improvement this morning, some ship
ments OF blue fish. cod and haddock had
been received from the New York market.
The local contribution was few sword
fish. which brought s cents per pound at
the cap log and few barrels OF soup.
Some auahaugs were received from Fair
Haven. but CLANS are scarce. Cod ana
haddock are selling for 3 and 3lb cents
per pound.
The steamer Kentucky is expected to
take her usual Sunday excursion to Cot
tage City next Sunday.
The regular Saturday afternoon excur-
sion OF the steamer ST. Croix Will take
place as usual around Block Island.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
WHERE HOME SWEET
HOME" WAS WRITTEN

Contrary to the generally accepted
opinion, IL Is authoritatively stated
that the immirtal song. Home. Sweet
Home" was not written in the John
Howard Payne cottage at Easthamp-
ton, l.. L., which was sold just the other
day. William T. Davis OF Plymouth,
Mass, says that he met Payne in Paris
in 1s46. and that the two frequently
dined together at Tavernier's restau-
rant in the Palais Royal. "One day"
says Mr.. Davis. while we were stroll
Ing through the quadrangle Of the
Palais, where fountains were playing,
bands performing and children -remp-
ing, Payne called my attention to a
round window in the rear attic OF the
Palais, where. separated from the main
building. rooms were for rent. In that
ROOM said he, with a scene like this
before my eyes. / wrote Home, Sweet
Home"
1t Is not generally known now, when
so many things of interest genera
tion or two ago have been forgotten.
that Payne Is buried in this city. His
remains rest in Oak Hill cemetery,
Georgetown. and over his grave there
is an imposing monument which was
unveiled with considerable ceremony
several years ago.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
WESTERN MEN
IN FRIENDLY
Wife ''SWOP''

Omaha. Neb.. Aug. s-Abraham N.
Endler and Edward ID. Winspear, two
former Sweetwater county stockmen,
have contrived In a lawful way to
trade wives. According to advices just
received here from Vermilion they re-
Gently applied for and obtained DEGREES
OF divorce. and few days ago at a
double wedding celebrated in Arizona,
each took to wife the woman the other
had divorced.
The two men and their wives had
been friends and intimates for years.
but in the case OF each couple there
had been misalliance. Endler and
Mrs. Winspear were in love with each
other. and so were Winspear and the
Endler woman.
With no ill-feeling on the part OF
any OF them. they agreed that II would
be best for the two men TO trade wives.
and accordingly the husbands went to
South Dakota and procured divorces,
In order that the trade might be
effected.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
SKELETON OF
v. J. BARNEY
IS EXHUMED

Telluride. Col, Aug. S--What is said 20
be the skeleton OF W. J. Barney. the
timber man. employed on the Smugger
Union Mine. who mysteriously disappear
ed in June. 1901. was exhumed yesterday
near the Alta mill, ~ miles from town,
by Gen. Bulkeley Wells manager OF the
mining company.
According 10 Mr.. Wells account the
body was found In an improvised grave
and its location was pointed out by Steve
Adams. now In jail in Idaho awaiting a
second trial on the charge OF murder,
when he was here In June, 1906, In the
custody OF Wells.
After Adams made the alleged confes-
sion which he afterward repudiated and
in which he Is supposed 10 have acknowl-
edged being the assassin of Arthur Col
lins. formerly general manager OF the
Smugger Union mine. and TO have stated
that he knew where the bodies OF w. j.
Barney and Wesley Smith. a shift boss
OF the Liberty Bellmlne, were buried, he
was brought down here by Gen. Wells TO
point out the graves OF the missing men.
Adams evidently gave an accurate de-
scription of the place, for IL is understood
that little difficulty was experienced In
the grave.
A part OF the skeleton. including tho
teeth. was brought 10 town by Gen. Wells
for Identification.
Barney Incurred the ill-will OF the union
here by working at the Smuggler Union
mine after the strike In April. 1901.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
Williams IS
THE WINNER N
MISSISSIPPI

Jackson. Miss. Aug. s.-The Democratic
executive comittee OF the state today de-
clared John Sharp Williams the nominee
for United States senator.
The canvass OF the returns showed a
majority OF 64s votes for Williams, the
totals being as follows:
Williams IS, ,a96
vardaman 5S,34S
There will be no contest over the re-
suit.
After a short caucus between the two
factions. II was finally agreed TO abide by
semi-official returns. The motion TO de-
clare Mr.. williams the nominee was sec
onded by the friends of Gov. Vardaman.
The committee then formally declared Mr..
williams nominated as United States sem
ator.
This is considered the final settlement.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
WILLIS RECEIVED MEDAL
FOR HIS BRAVERY

A bronze medal was presented to Cliff
ford Willis. fireman OF the ferryboat Mar
ragansatt. by State Superintendent w. r.
Jongfellow OF the u. s. Volunteer Life
Saving Corps yesterday, for the part he
played In saving the life OF a member OF
the crew OF the barkentine Lake side, who
had been thrown into the waters OF Dutch
Island harbor by the capsizIng OF the boat
In which he and two others were being
towcd by the Narragansctt. The presenta-
tion took place during the morning. When
town.
Later Superintendent 1ongfellow visited
Fort Greble. presenting TO Sergt. Fred r.
Jones OF the Coast Artillery at that post
certificate OF honor In connection with
the same rescue. Sergt. Jones received
his certificate In the quarters OF Capt
Taylor OF the fort.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
STOCK PRICES TAKE
BIG TUMBLE TODAY
The So-CaIled Standard Oil and Frick Groups Were
the Centre of Attack-Much Anxiety Felt Over
Possible Embarrassments Owing to the Collapse
of the Market.

New York, Aug. s.-With British con-
soils selling at new low level and Amer
lean stocks generally lower in London
following the sharp declines here yester-
day the opening OF the New York stock
market today was attended with unusual
interest. The decline in consols is general
ly attributed TO disturbed conditions IN
the money market abroad. but II IS not
so easy TO assign a cause for the
crumbling away Of prices OF securities in
the American market. The sharp decline
IN quotations yesterday was without ex-
PLANTATION further than that II was due TO
heavy selling BY holders OF railroad and
other shares who did not care 10 retain
their securities at this time.
There was nothing 10 show whether
their desire 10 sell was because they were
tired OF Wanting for an upward move
nent OF prices because OF the low sup
plies of money. or because OF depressed
sentiment In Wall street the dinicul-
ties in which many corporations hnd
themselves with the national and state
governments.
AT Low PRICE.
First transa actions showed large sales
at lower prices. Union Pacific was Us
lower than last night on sales OF 5SD
shares and Northern Pacific was ~ low
err other shares sold at from TO Ia oe-
low yesterdays final quotations.
The market was generally In nervous
state but the trading was not attended
with any unusual excitement Todays
declines were attributed TO sales by spec
ulators who desire lower prices and 20
holders who did not have the FUNDS 20
protect the brokers against further losses
CENTRES OF ATTACK.
The so-called Standard OH and Flick
groups OF stocks were the centres OF ths
attack, included In that designation being
Union Pacific. Reading. Amalgamated
Copper and American Smelling and In
close sympathy the Hill railroads and st
Paul. There was one drop or points
an Union Pacific from 1891. TO i2s on sales
of zoo shares. That stock declined an
extreme ~ TO l27It. and then rallied ga
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
ARMEN|AEs
GATHER 1t
THE HAGUE

The Hague. Aug. s.--A large gather
ing. which was attended by represen-
tatives OF the Armenians, Georgians.
Albanians and Poles. Beers. etc. adopt
ed a resolution today in favor of the
extension to the subject races of the
rights OF the subject races and popula-
tions in time OF civil war, rebellion or
other disturbance should be identical
with the right OF belligerents as de-
fined by the Hague conference, that
the condition OF slavery among the
subject populations should not be
maintained, that the forcible appro-
priation OF land. produce or labor be
prohibited, together with wrongful de-
portation. and that all subjects OF a
distinctive nationality should be guar
anteed the management of their own
races.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
CHRISTIAN ARMY WORK
APPROVED BY POLICE

The purposes OF the Christian Army
and their collection OF pennies was the
subject OF inquiry this morning by the
police commissioners. who became con-
vinced that the members OF the Chris
tian Army are as fully warranted 10
collect funds from those who may
sympathize with their work, as Is any
similar body. The inquiry followed
an episode the other day at the resi-
dence OF Deputy Chief OF Police Muir
ray. when the methods OF two col
lectors for the army appeared TO be
in the nature OF bulldozing.
The commissioners decided that the
methods OF the collectors in this in7
stance lacked tact, but that the pur-
pose was not reprehensible
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
MIR. FLETCHER VISITED
MAPLEVILLE MILLS

Joseph T.. Fletcher. the owner OF the
Coronct worsted mills at Mapleville. where
the strike against the two-loom system Is
on. visited tho plant yesterday afternoon
and made n general inspection.
IL was thought that he had come TO the
mills in order 10 meet, committee from
the strikers. but though he was at the
plant for two hours and strikers COM
mittee was nearby. there was no meet
ing IL looked as IL each party was watt
ing for some move on the part OF the
other.
This strike has been on for six weeks.
The loss in wages in that time amounts to
about $4,000. and about 400 people depend
ent on the mills for work have left the
village.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
RUSSIA WILL
Be ASK FOR
INDEMNITY

Sain Francisco, Aug s-San Francisco
owners of cod-fshing vessels are prepar-
ing to present to the Russian government,
through the state department at Wash
ington. large indemnity bill on account
OF the recent epectment OF the barken-
tine s. n. Castle and the bark j. b.
Spreckels from the Okhotsk sea.
Further advices from the orient may
show that the bill should include damages
for the detention OF the bark Fremont OF
San Francisco and the City OF Papeete
OF Seattle. News OF the latter boat is be-
ing anxously awaited. as IL Is feared
that they have been captured by the
Russian cruiser that took away the pa
pers of the Spreckels and Castle.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
MONTE CARLO
IS ACHAsT 1T
SENSATION

Monte Carlo Aug. s.-The finding OF the
dismembered body OF a woman at Mar
seilles on Aug. in the baggage of two
travellers. who were first referred to as
Mr.. and Mrs. Gold. but who were known
here as "Sir We're and Lady Could" has
created a sensation here. where they were
regarded as persons of wealth and res
pectability.
The police say the Investigation indi-
Gates that the woman whose name has
now been definitely established as Emma
Levin, was murdered by the Goulds Jew
els believed to have belonged to the vic
tim were found on the female prisoner s
hands. A commission has been dispatch
ed to England to investigate the antece-
dents OF the Goulds.
The male prisoner passed as an Irish
baronet OF Montreal. where his wife, who
was MISS Glraudin. earned her living
as dressmaker some rs years ago.
London, Aug. S.-Vere and Violet Goold
are the names given, according to dis
patches received In London. by the couple
arrested at Marseilles In connection with
the trunk murder
They were married at a Roman Catho-
lie church In London in 1898. and In the
marriage Certificate the grooms fun
Goos son sve9 of George 1Fns@s nemas
and the bride Is described as Violet Will
kinson. a widow, daughter OF Hippolte
Giordon."
The couple seemed to have assumed the
title of Sir We're and Lady Goold while
living at Monte Carlo. but no Sir We're
Goold appears in the books OF reference.
There is an Irish baronet. Sir James
Stephen Gcold. living in Australia, who
has brother. We're Thomas st. Leger.
who married Violet. daughter OF Hippo
lyte Giordon. OF Chateau la Some. De-
partment OF the Isere France. and whose
address Is given I'm Debretts Peerage as
Sc Drummond street. Montreal. Canada.
We're Thomas ST. Leger Goold was for
merly secretary 10 the municipal bound
aries c0mOissiOn Of Dublin.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08

A drop OF points in American Smelling
carried that stock 10 below par and the
preferred stock touched par at decline
OF 3. Northern Pacific suffered a loss Of
3I1 and Reading B. Losses OF between l
and 2 were quite general, although the
Eastern trunk lines were comparatively
little affected The spectators for the
decline used as their principal fresh am
muntion the reports from Washington OF
the intention OF the department OF justice
10 press criminal prosecutions against
heads OF corporations
POSSIBLE EMBARASSMENTS.
The violence OF the collapse In prices
gave rise 10 the usual anxiety over possi-
bic embara ssments. but no such trouble
developed. The quick rallies OF ! and 2
points during the course OF the first hour
left the market unsettled and feverish.
Amaigamated Copper recovered ga 10
point above last night
In the curb market Standard OIL sold
down IL points TO fS5.
The market became steadier but when
the earlier losses had been retrieved there
was no dspositio nto follow the advance
and the market fell into extreme dullness.
The attitude OF IN especulatlon seemed TO
be a waiting one. based on uncertainty
as 10 whether the liquidation had run it's
course or had only paused. The price of
Standard oil on the curb market fell an
extreme 10 points from last nights close
TO Az on the sale of 55 shares. The stock
subsequently shared In the vigorous rally
ing tendency shown on the stock ex-
change.
LONDON MARKET.
London. Aug. s.-Trading on the stock
exchange today was somewhat demoral-
lied by yesterdays break In New York.
Prices went down all round. The selling
was not heavy, but few buyers were
about and the offers were not taken ex-
cept ~ reduced price. The influence OF
Wall Street is low so great on the stock
exchange that operators here are disposed
to await the developments OF the imme-
diate future. Americans generally were
below parity but In some cases, like
Union Pacific, they were above parity.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
AUTOMOBILE CLIMBED
UP A TREE QUICK

Derby. Conn, Aug. s.-While an au-
tomobile containing Frederick s.
Mauch, a manufacturer, OF Brooklyn
N. Y. his wife and Mortimer Brewster
OF Philadelphia, was descending a steep
hill near Cheshire Tuesday the steering 8
gear broke and the car ran off a high
embankment into the branches OF a
tree
Mrs. Mauch clung TO n branch, Mr.
Mauch was hurled into a brook and
Mr.. Brewster was caught under the
falling car. IL was an hour before
Mr.. Brewster was extricated. He re-
ceived fracture OF the wrist and was
bruised from head 10 foot. Mrs. Mauch
was unhnrt- and Mr. -Mauch- -anly slight
ly injured.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
EXPLOSION
VICTIMS IRE
COMFORTABLE

swanton. VT, Aug. s.-with the excep-
tion OF Miss Nora Luman. the five per-
sons injured yesterday in the explosion
at the plant OF the Robin Hood Ammuni-
ton company here were reported today
to be resting comfortable and making
progress toward recovery.
Miss Luman was taken to a hospital at
st. Adams, where IL was found that her
skull was fractured and the physicians
today thought that her recovery was very
doubtful
The cause Of the explosion has not been
ascertained and probably never will be
known.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
BANKRUPTCY PETITIONS
AS FILED TODAY

Petition in bankruptcy was hled by
William f. Milliney yesterday at ]
o'clock in the United States district
court. The petitioner represented by
Attorney Peter G. Cannon. The la
bilities of the petitioner are $2,Ss2.32
the assets being 1912.
The petition of George w. Boss was
filed at 1920 this morning. the peti.
toner being represented by Charles r.
Mulhearn. attorney. The liabilities are
set at s72S and the assets at $3.50
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
Letter Carrier Suicides

Wheeling, w. Va. Aug. S.-George
Buerckstummer, letter carrier. in the
business district. was arrested Tuesday
on a charge OF robbing the mails He
entered plea OF not guilty and was
released on bail. Today his wife
missed him and searching for him,
found his dead body In the cellar OF
their home. He had shot himself
through the head.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
Kermit Is With Them

Fort Leavenworth, Kan, Aug. S.-A
squadron OF $50 men OF the Thirteenth
cavalry. ". 8. A., departed from here
yesterday on a march TO Fort Sheridan,
Ill. The squadron will pass through
Iowa and Illinois. stopping a while at
the Rock Island arsenal. Kermit
Roosevelt. son OF President Roosevelt
may join the soldiers there. Among
those who Joined here are Capt. Fitz-
hugh Lee and Lieut.. Philip Sheridan.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
MARYLAND DEMOCRATS
FIXING UP A SLATE

Baltimore. Nd. Aug. S.-The Democratic
state Committee met here today 10 nomi-
nate candidate for governor and a full
state ticket. All the Interest centered IN
the fght for the eovernorship. the avowed
candidates being Judge Austin L. Crothers
OF Cecil county. Henry ". Williams OF
batinnore and Joseph ID. Baker OF Fred
erick. Former Gov. Frank Brown de-
c,srcd yesterday that he would not ac-
cspt the nomination
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
GLENCLIFFE TO HAVE
CONSUMPTION HOSPITAL

Concord. y. H.. Aug. s.-The board OF
trustees OF the state santorium for con-
sumptives recommended 10 the governor
and council today the location OF the In
stitution at Glencliffe In the town OF War
ren. The matter was taken under advise
ment
Willis II. Mendum Of Portsmouth was
pardoned from the state prison. He would
have completed In December five years
sentence for embezzlement from his IA
ther's estate.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
BURGLAR SHOT DEAD
BY A POLICEMAN

Philadelphia. Aug. s.--A burglar carry
ing a sack OF brass fittings was shot and
killed near the central part OF the city this
morning by Policeman w. w. Stephenson.
The identity OF the man has not yet been
esta ablished. He was acting suspiciously
and the policeman ordered him to halt.
Instead OF doing so, the man ran and tho
policeman fred two shots at him. The
first one missed him. but the second caus-
eli almost instant death. An investigation
after the shooting showed that the brass
fttlnss had been stolen from n nearby
foundry.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
BALTIMORE HAS TWO BIG
FIRES IN SINGLE DAY

Baltimore Aug. s.-Another fire. the
second one today. broke out in the
stables OF the Baltimore Transfer com
pany. fronting on Low street. later
In the day. The names quickly COM
municated TO the chafr mandatory OF
Hechenger Bros. a Co. adjoining.
The burning buildings are almost
entirely surrounded by two story brick
tion.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
Shinele Was On Fire

A fire TO the extent of one shngle oc-
CURED this afternoon at o'clock at the
corner OF Westminster and Clemence
streets. The building was the one occu-
pied by Con- a Darling. Absolutely no
damage was done. the fire being put out
before the water even was turned on