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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-25
PREACHED STRONG SERMON
ON THE AUTOMOBILE FURY

citizens In indignation demand enforce
ment OF law need they disturb their In
difference. The people have been waiting
for the authorities to act, and the author
tiles have been waiting for violent pro-
tests before going beyond mailing up those
warnings. The hour has struck for this to
end.
"A drunken chauffeur or owner. driving
a car. deserves a jail sentence before an
accident occurs.
1--WE demand that without delay the
machinery OF law enforcement be gotten
into good repair We demand IL in the
name of the family who mourn an only
son; we demand II in the name OF all the
homes over which the shadow OF death
has just passed: we demand 1t In tho
name of the living who are not now safe
from the flying peril; we demand'it In the
name OF humanity. whose rights are vlo-
lated; we demand il in the name OF Elisha
Arnold, whom we are to see here no
more"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-25

AS stated before by this paper the re-
cent visit OF the receivers TO New York
concerned the affairs OF the Norfolk and
Southern railroad. The Union Trust COM
pany is involved In the affairs OF this road
to the extent OF $2,0o0,oOo. having under,
written it's bonds IL is said that Marsden
j. Perry and other Rhode Island capital
lists have assumed nearly 100000 OF the
underwriting OF the road. The Norfolk
and Southern is urgently in need OF ST.
100000 TO meet current expenses and IL is
understood that the receivers OF the
Union Trust have contributed $l25000 for
that institution. while Marsden j. Perry
has advanced $4,000.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-25
R. |. FEDERATION
Of CHURCHES
HOLDS MEETING

The Rhode Island Federation OF
Churches and Christian Workers held its
annual melting in the Stewart Street Bap-
tist church this afternoon at o'clock
The session was a business one but
many pastors from various churches in
the state attended.
Following the business session there
were several addresses, among others,
that OF Rev. II. G.. BoVille, who spoke on
"vacation Bible Schools"
The Woman's Auxiliary OF the Fedora
tion met in an adjoining room In the
church at o'clock. Arrangements were
completed for the reception which the
Auxiliary will tender to all pastors and
their wives on Tuesday evening at 1870,
Dec. ., at the Mathewson Street church.
Rev. Mr.. Holyoke, ID. D., vice president
of the Rhode Island Federation OF
Churches will deliver an address on THE
Chamber Of Churches. A Business Propo-
sition." at the public meeting of the an
nual meeting OF the Massachusetts Fed
eration OF Churches, which will be held In
Cambridge, Mass, on Dec. 2.
The public meeting will be held In the
evening at 1880.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-25
New York Soaked

New York, Nov. 25.-New York was
wind swept and rain soaked yesterday In
the heavy storm, which came booming
up the coast from Cape Hatteras, send
ing some ships scurrying TO port and
keeping others hugging the harbors.
All day a swapping wind from the
northeast beat through the city. whip
ping torrents of rain about and keeping
all the city indoors. The weather bureau
reported that the wind here reached a
velocity of 36 miles. but at the easterly
end OF Long Island IL reached velocity
of Ga miles.
The rainfall at o'clock was officially
reported at 1 30 inches.
The wind blew down Long Island
Sound and caused an almost record
breaking tide.
Rockaway Beach is being searched for
the bodies of two young men, believed To
have been drowned with John Hanafan
Jr., whose body was washed ashore last
night at Rockaway inlet. The three men
went out fishing Saturday. and 1t is now
believed that the boat capsized and all
were drowned.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-25
EAST PROVIDENCE
News items and Advertisements for The
News-Democrat may be left at Alexander
Munro's dry goods store. Taunton
avenue.

There is some talk OF holding a special
town meeting In the near future to take
action on moving the old police station et
Riverside so that the work on the new
building, which was authorized at the
town meeting recently held. may be be-
gun The building committee has been
informed by some one that they cannot
move the old building without permis-
sion from the town, but others claim
that so long as the town has appropri-
ated the money for new building ano
at the same time understood that the old
one should be used until the new one was
ready say that the building committee
can go ahead with the work. There are
some of the committee. however, that
want TO be sure that they are right be-
fore they make move The committee
have secured permission from those own
ing land near the station to move the
old building on and TO remain there un-
I'll such time as the new one is ready.
WAS WELL ATTENDED.
At the annual rally and roll-call of the
Sunday school OF the Second Baptist
church yesterday 160. which is about two
thirds OF the membership, responded.
This was much larger attendance than
er. Interesting addresses We're made by
the pastor S. j. Cam. and the supern-
tendent. A. r. Johnson.
WILL BE READY JAN /.
At the meeting OF the Massasoit club
Saturday the house committee announced
their rooms in the Leslie block that were
damaged by fire some time ago would be
ready for occupancy again about New
Years. The rooms sare to be put in a
much more decorative condition than be-
fore the fire.
MINOR MENTION.
The Universalist and Congregational
churches Will hold a union Thanksgiving
service with the congregation of the Sec
ond Baptist church Thanksgiving morn
ing at 10:45 o'clock.
Services will be held at St Mary's
Episcopal church Thanksgiving morning
at 7:30 and 10 o'clock.
The bowling team of the Owl club were
defeated early Saturday evening by the
team from the focal camp Of woodmen
by score Of 2-1. The Owls lay their de-
feat to playing the game too early in the
evening.
The Guild OF St Mary will hold spe-
cial meeting Wednesday evening in the
Guild house connected with the Eplsco-
pal church.
A party OF a dozen started down tho
bay fishing yesterday, but the storm
drove them back. They got as far as
Patience Island
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-25

engaged and the results they arc
achieving Is matter that concerns
them and the court, / can say that
the statement l make is based upon
knowledge.
'"The receivers are carrying out the
duties assigned 10 them I'm their own
way"
RECEIVERS DECLINE TO TALK.
The receivers OF the Union Trust CON-
pany refused to give out any statement
regarding Vice President Dooley's letter.
They explained that. previous to the filing
In court OF the receivers statement there
was no one authorized TO reveal any OF
their proceedings.
Cornelius S. Sweetland, who was the
original temporary receiver said that
thev expected to file their preliminary
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-25
Vice President Dooley Tells De-
Positors Not to Be Fooled or
Frightened Into Selling Their
Claims.-Bases His Statement
on knowledge of the Banks
Condition.

Reinforcing the statement made to the
News-Democrat on Oct. 20 by Temporary
Receiver Cornelius S. Sweetland. Vice
President Michael r. Dooley of the Unior
Trust company has written a public letter
Of warning and encouragement to deposit
prs In that bank.
In further explanation he said
1T has come TO my attention, that
certain persons were Offering TO take
upthe books OF deposltors in the Union
Trust company at a ridiculously small
percentage of their face value.
II felt that 1t was no more than
right that people who have been ap-
preached with such proposition
should be warned not TO sacrifice their
property foolishly.
while / cannot say anything as TO
what the receivers of the company are
doing, for the work on which they are
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-25
THANKSGIVING AT
CALVARY CHURCH

An original and decidedly interesting
program has been arranged by the off,
cials of the Calvary Baptist church for
Thanksgiving evening. The prime feature
will be an organ recital by John Her
mann Lord, assisted by L. b. Walker a
blind tenor. and the Temple Male quar-
wright, first tenor; Mr.. Andrew b. Eddy.
second tenor; Mr.. l.. Phillips Shaw. first
bass: Mr.. Percy l.. Smith. second bass
The numbers are as follows: Third Or
gan Sonata In a, (a) Con moto macs
toso, (b) Tn POGO memo forte. (c) Andante
tranqullo; tenor solo. MY Soul is
Athirst for Cod; Scherzo i'm +; quar-
tette, 'Rcveries": Prelude and Fugue In
Song; Nocturne in A-fiat. Opus 30, No 8;
Intermezzo In D-flat quartette. "Remem-
ber Now Thy Creator; "Marche Fune-
bre ct Chant Seraphlque" tenor solo,
"Sing Ye Praise; offertoire in G.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-25
CEN. COLv|LLE
KILLED VIII H'LE
RIDING BICYCLE

London. Nov 25.-Gen Sir Henry Ed
ward Colville last evening was riding
motor cycle down a country lane In Sur
rey Upon turning a sharp corner he
collided violently with an AUTOMOBILES
driven by his old friend and battlefield
comrade, Gen Henry Seymour Rawling-
son. Cen Colville was thrown 10 the
ground. striking his head. He died from
his injuries during the night.
Gen. Colville was born I'm 1852. He is
one OF the generals who were recalled
from South Africa during the .Boer war
owing TO the disasters sustained by the
troops OF his command.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-25

The city was visited by severe rain
storm yesterday, which made travelling
outdoors damp and decidedly disagree
able. In the morning there was brave
attempt to shine on the part of the
sun, but IL was only an attempt: few
beams came out, but these were soon
hidden by the black threatening clouds.
In the afternoon a thin, nasty drizzllng
rain commenced. and continued with
greater or less force during the remain
Ing part OF the day. Although the wind
blew with the velocity OF gale. good
part of the time there was no particular
damage done. although a lunch cart near
the new postoffice was turned over and
the contents. including the owner, his
pies. beans and coffee dashed i'm a mass
on the side of the wagon. Aside from
this an awning I'm front OF the store at
40 Westminster street was torn by the
wind. and "A wooden sign was wrenched
from it's fastenings.
off Point Judith the wind blew at the
rate of 60 miles an hour and at O'Clock
the sea, was rocking as In gale. The
wind which was from the northeast
swept down Narragansett bay with terri
bio force. threatening everything in the
way of small craft. and at some OF the
more exposed points the wavss were
driven well above the high-water mark.
Damage BY the Wind
A lunch cart which stands in rear OF
tho postoffice was blown over by the
high wind of last night. and several of
It's windows were broken. The food sup
ply was also disarranged.
The awning I'm front OF Joyce Broth
ers' establishment on Westminster street
was also blown down.
a wooden sign eight feet long by II
Inches wide which was hanging In front
of the establishment OF III. Il. Townsend.
the electrical contractor at 20 Eddy
street, Was blown down. smashing pane
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-25
COUNTRY'S OLDEST
CHURCH BURNED

Manchester. VT. Nov. 25--The Congre-
ationai church in Dorset was burned
early Sunday. causing loss OF $4,000; in
surance $1,000.
A coal fire was started in the furnace
10 heat the church for the Sunday SER
vices and It is supposed that n defective
fluc or chimney permitted the fire TO
spread 10 the building. The flames gained
such headway the bell could not be rung.
and consequently assistance could not be
quickly summoned.
The church was built in 1893 and was
one OF the oldest In the state.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-25
ron OVER SIXTY YEARS

MRS. wINsLow'S SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over 90 years by
millions OF mothers for their children
while teething. with perfcst success.
II soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain; cures wind cole, and
Is the best remedy for diarrnoea' ~
Yui relieve the poor little sufferer Inn
nodlately. Sold by Druggists I'm every
nart OF the world. Twenty-Five cents
a bottle. BE sure and ask for Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing syrup" and take
no other kind.
Guaranteed under the food and drugs
act. June 90. 1906. Serial number lo9s.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-25

Atlantic City. n. j.. Nov. &-Timid
passengers on incoming trains over the
meadows were given a scare at high wa
ter yesterday, when the highest tide for
years swept over the meadow drives and
up TO within few inches OF the railroad
tracks.
Cars on the Atlantic City and Suburban
line were compelled TO run through ponds
of water on portions OF their tracks and
gangs OF men are on gard on all lines
TO watch for signs of a washout
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-25
Or. v. 5. BOWEN,
JOURNALISTS,
PASSES AWAY

DR. William Shaw Bowen, q well
known newspaper man OF this state, died
suddenly at his home in East Greenwich
last evening at 1910. Death was due TO
stroke OF apoplexy.
In the course OF his career as n news
paper man, Dr. Bowen has made many
foreign trips and has been I'm consultation
with Emperor William OF Germany and
other persons OF royalty.
DR. Bowen was a veteran Of the Civil
War. having served I'm Company X
Eleventh Rhode Island Infantry. After
his honorable discharge from the army
he graduated from the Harvard La~
school I'm 1861. Since that time he was
connected with several large New York
pa<ers ling as correspondent in South
"a other foreign places.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-25
UNHAPPY BOY
TRIES TO DIE

New York. Nov. 25.-Unhappy because
ne was not allowed to go TO school. John
Gerlock. n i3-ycar-old hoy. attempted 60
end his troubles by hanging His mother
found him hanging outside the fiat house
OF which his stepfather is janitor, and cut
him down before he was badly injured
lie said that his stepfather compelled him
60 do all the work about the lat building
and beat him when he wanted 20 go 10
school he is now I'm the custody OF the
Childrens socIciy.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-25
AUTO RACE
FROM NEW YORK
CITY TO PARIS

Paris, Nov. 25.-Following the recent
automobile race from Pekin to Paris. the
Matin has decided to organize race
from New York TO Paris via Chicago.
Alaska, across the Bering Straits. Sibe-
ria and Russia.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-25
THREE DROWNED,
WHILE SKATING

Mason City. Ia. Nov. 25.-Ellcn Swift.
aged IL. Merles Meter. aged IL. and Frank
fairfield were drowned here last night.
The girls were skating when the Ice broke
under them. Young fairfield tried to res
cue them but was drowned with them.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-25
SAYS UNION TRUST co.
WILL PAY EVERY DOLLAR
VICE PRESIDENT DOOLEYs
WARNING TO DEPOSITORS

At the time of the suspension was firmly convinced that
the company would pay dollar for dollar and that conviction
remains unchanged.
this letter that depostos OF the Union Trust COM
pany may fooled frightened into selling their claims
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-25
THAT SOUTHERN DEAL.

statement with the superior court by next
Saturday.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-25

Hon William Boyd Allison United States from Iowa.
born in Perry O. March 1929 He spent his boyhood on
farm and educated Allegheny college, Pennsylvania He
began practice of law Ohio and remained in that state until
1857 removed Dubuque Iowa. where he became
attorney politics with marked success
member Of from 1868 until 1871 His home is
still in Dubuque.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-25
STORM VISITS CITY,
LITTLE DAMAGE DONE
Highest Tide in Years

of glass q by 8, inches.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-25

There are more houses
robbed than burned. No
prudent man neglects to
insure against FIRE; nor
will he fail to protect
himself against the great
er hazard. Theft insur-
ance is inexpensive.
6. L. & II. J. GROSS,
Union Trust Co. Building
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
RICHMOND CLUB
WON WHIST MATCH
Interesting Meeting of Teams in
Norfolk on Saturday Night.
Banquet Spread.

The Richmond Whist Club team de-
feated the Norfolk Whist Club team IN
close and exciting game IN Norfolk sat
urday night. The Richmonders won by
seven points.
The tournament was OF four sets. du-
plcate whist, % twelve boards each or
forty-eignt In az They were played back.
making nlnety-siX games ia ali II was
after midnight when tho tousnament
came 10 an end.
The members Of the Richmond club
playing We're David Edmond. J. c. Knox.
r. : Valentine. Dr. Otto Meyer. Farley
Cooke. w. j. Wood. Robert q. Scott. w.
Mac Jones. +. a. spence and T. 2. Giles
The members of the Norfolk Club play
ing We're W j. Lawrence. Vernon T..
Grant. w T. Heath. NJ c. Ferebee. Il
l. Foster. John u. Burke. DIT c. d. KEEL
lam, J. l.. PEBBLES. J. Aubrey Butt and
Or. Herbert Old.
The members OF the two clubs and in
Vited guests went to Seelinger's oofa
where a banquet was served at s o'clock
President r. j. AIfriend. OF the Norsoll,
club. delivered an address OF welcome IN
tho visitors. and was responded 70 nv
Mr w. Mac Jones. Dr.. r. II. DuPuv
also spoke
The playing was resumed after +bs
banquet. and the other two sets ecbe1~
uled were played. the Richmondcrq win
ming
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
REAL ESTATE NOTES.
Auction Sales This Week-Beth
Ahabah Buys Land.

The real estae men who claim 10
have many big deals ~on the string
are doing their level best 10 get some
of them or this week and consummete
deals of long standing a number Of
auction sales have been announced 20
take place this week.
AT - o'clock to-mOrroW. az the front
door or the Henrico county courthouse
Pollard & Bagby viii sell a siNty-two
acre farm. situated few miles from
Richmond
At $50 to- morrow afternoon F. :.
Rose Company and Harrison & Grant
will sell on the premises the store
house No 1898 West Cary Street. also
two vacant lots adjoining that prop
Thursday AT . o'clock c. T.. & TT. r..
Denoou Will sell HenricO county farm
on the Charles city Road. about six
miles from the city
William n Swartzberg recently be-
came the purchaser OF the property No.
ITO North seventh street. 50 long
known as~the MavO auction house. The
price paid was $1,000.
The Beth Ahahah Congregation has
Just purchased additional property on
West Franklin Street. adjoining their
syna gOgue This purchase was made in
order 20 give the synagogue property
an open space OF twenty-five feet on
both sides. and thus provide against
any future obstruction OF the view the
temple now presents
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
ONE CLOSE RACE
At NEW ORLEANS
n ose-and-Nose Finish Between
Niperine and Sponge
Cake.

NEW ORLEANS. Ia. January Is
on account of mud the original fourth
race was declared on ar the FAIR Grounds
to-day. 40 event being substituted for it,
The heavy track made the racing un-
interesting with the exception OF a nose
and-nose finish IN the second race be-
tween Nipertne and Sponge Cake -Four
favorites won
First race-three and one-half furlonrs.
purse-Ruby Wick G2 TO II FIRST Hazel
" IS 10 - second. Blister 20 TO j
third Time. "A 3-5.
Second race-six furIongs - Niperine
teven first. Sponge Cake GO 10 j. second.
Paragon a 70 u third Time. liz A..
Third race-hve and one-half furlongs
--Dargin teven) first, Rusk IS To ID
second. AIiidrene O5 10 j. third Time.
40.
Fourth r7ce-six Observation-Disclosures
03 10 81 first. Western 90 70 y second.
clifton Forge az to j. third Time
116 2-5
Fifth race-mile and an eighth-The
Fuglishman g TO - first. Jungle Imp
q 20 j. second, C5iisten GO 20 - third.
Time, 200 1-5
sixth race-mile and twenty yards
Agra "a TO 81 first. schroeder Smidway
go 70 j. second, Dele strome "a to 81
third. Time las.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
INCREASING USE
Of ELECTRICITY
Home Builders Want Current in
Houses for Lighting and
Family Use.
THE SITUATION IN RICHMOND
Real Estate Man Discusses De
mani for More Completely
Equipped Residences Here.

Real estate dealers. tho men who buy.
sell and rent property. know more OF the
needs OF houses than any other class Of
people. All real estate men agree that
one ~ the rapidly-increasing demands
in homes Of Richmond IS electric cur
rent for lighting ana family use. Dealers
ia real estate are unanimous Ia saying
that a house wired for electric current
WILL rent or soil much quicker and for
anoHt ID per cent better price than one
without such equipment
Concerning this matter one Of the
largest real estate men I'm the city,
man who handles. for rental or sale. "a
business here. said TO-DAY.
"Of course an stores nrIst have wiring
Tor electric lighting and In many in
stances for light and rover usaEes. 40
good houses are being built today with
our having it In the builders contract
That they must be equipped for cleCtri-
city. and many Of the cheaper class are
being similarly hrted.t There is ar ever
Increasing demand for electricity in
fast AS tho people become educated to
the fact that electric lighting Is cheaper
recently and both houses were wired for
current one of my sons uses electric
light al the time, His gas bills were so
high that no shut or the gas.
People moving 70 Richmond from
other cities always demand electrically
equipped homes. ana Richmonders are
fN-il t'~ g. i' i'it it'lfFt - -'" ,'"l7
who have old houses are having them
wired. Electricity is undoubtedly more
safe than gas. There IS no danger from
fire. explosion or aFphvXistion when there
IFS electricity in the homes. and the only
precautiOn necessary about equipVfnE
house for current rs 20 have Il wired
properly. Once wired the work is done
and no danger incurred. "
Not only Is there "a rapidly increasing
demand FOR electricity in the homes for
lighting purposes. but there Is "A growing
demand FOR the current FOR many other
family usaRes. To-day many homes IN
Richmond have electric smoothing irons,
coffee pots. hed-vva rrrerr. cha fnR dishes
meat hroHers ruassa 70 Instruments and
lair-trra ting combs and brushes
Physicians and dentists Offices
practically oil equipped with electric
wiring av these practlt toner's find che
current Indispensable IN their daily nrac-
tcc.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
SALE OF VALUABLE
GOLDAIINE.

Default having been made in the nav
ment or debt secured bv a deed 81
trust. executed 10 me July 9th 1908 IN,
the Sanders Gold Saving Machine COM
pany.l shall at the request of the credi-
tor secured IN said deed. OFFER TOR sale
at auction. In the town OF Louisa Louisa.
county. Va, Ar IL o'clock M on the
18TH DAY OF FEBRUARY. 1907
the following property. to-vit: A tract
OF land lying and being in the county
Of Louisa. Va. about half a mile below
the Tindar Flat Gold Mine. containing
205 and a fraction acres more or less
said tract Is known IS The McGehea
Goldmine. and IS made up % two tracts
OF land adjoining each other-one tract
containing. by survey. ISL ID acres: the
other containing. by survey. a. is-i00
acres The land is on Contrary Creek
Much gold has been taken from this
land at different times and its value has
been further shown by recent exauina-
lions OF experts and by assays. Thesi
land IS well wooded
TERMS: Cash as 10 $1,000 with in,
terest thereon from July 2Sth. 1908: asI
20 any balance. for bonds payable IN
equal instalments IN one and two yearsl
from day of sale. with interest thersfrorn.
unless thu Sanders Gold Saving Machins
Company should require different terrnsi
as 10 said balance.
IL is believed that the creditor secured.
IN the deed viii be willing to lend a con-i
sidera BILE part OF tho purchase money!
upon the land n the purchaser desires it
+. =. VOOLFOLK.
Trustee.