davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-16

Looks like summer at Keiths this week,
with the japanese lanterns and umbrel-
las. There's a theatre that isn't afraid 10
spend a little money to make things look
attractive.
Lordy! But I'm glad we're not as thin
skinned here as TO have prohibited per-
formances OF "The Mikado." Wed have
Giminy, how the Keith audiences do
laugh at t.
After all. there's none OF the comic
operas OF these days that can compare
with IT,
Usually hate a comic opera tenor on
general principals-before he even ap-
pears. He's usually a pretty man. with
an effeminate voice, and so puffed up with
his own conceit that he thinks the show
can't get along without him. Grafton
Baker Of the Albee Comic Opera Stock
company. is a delightful exception; in
fact. Mr.. Baker is so modest that he looks
as II he were blushing through his make
up every time he sings the pretty kissing
duet" in The Mikado" with Miss
Brewster or Miss Farm. And he's nothing
TO be over-modest OF. either. for the au-
dience applauds his beautiful tenor voice
in such a hearty manner as TO Ill less
Isn't Frank Wooley the good-natured
person? Every night the audience makes
him sing THE Flowers That Bloom in the
Spring, Ira La over and over again
trying 10 see just how many different
ways he can do II, and he keeps IL up un-
til he must be tired. He's the original big
noise. Is Wooley, and even Miss Brewster
Miss Bradford and Mr.. May have to
crack a smile at his antics.
toht htnL hot ia vuhr
alternates In the leading soprano roles
with Vivian Brewster in the Albee Comic
Opera Stock company's performances
had an easy time OF 1t. but I'm told that
Miss Farm reports at the theatre every
afternoon and evening. even when she
isn't singing, ready TO go on in any emer'
gency And when she isn't playing. she's
studying earnestly, for she's very con-
scientious, earnest little woman. Inciden-
tally, she isn't a bit prirna donna-ish
Star roles. star dressing rooms and aD-
plause may be thrust upon her. but she's
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-16
oil lNEYVILLE

was assaulted by two men near the
works of the American Locomotive works
last evening WEIGH claims that he was
assaulted because he did not take part In
a little difference that the machinists OF
the firm and the management are trying
TO settle
WILL. BE OPEN TONIGHT.
The attendance at the fair being held by
the ST Anthony committee for the bene-
AZ OF ST. Anthonys church last evening
was so large and generous that II was de-
cided to continue the fair this evening,
Notwithstanding the fact that II has been
announced that the fair closed last eve-
ming.
A LOST TONGUE.
The captain OF Hook and Ladder No. 8,
has asked the police to have an eye out
for the tongue of the bell Of the conn
pany's wagon, which was lost on At
wells avenue or Valley street while ON
the way to the Hartford avenue fire last
night.
GENERAL MENTION.
Jane Ferguson OF 10 Pocasset avenue
reported to the police last evening that
during her absence from her home Tor
few moments yesterday afternoon
sneak thief succeeded in stealing her gold
watch.
Hose IL was called to put out a grass
fire I'm the rear OF s66 Atwelrs avenue yes
terday afternoon which for time threat
ened to be the cause OF setting nre TO
house owned by Mrs Lucy Rouse.
Yesterday the fishing club consisting OF
Messrs. w. T. Braney. John Naugle. John
III. Walsh, James Riley and John #. Fox
went fishing for tautog. They got some.
James Harrigan has. at his place OF
business on Florence street. portion OF
one OF the tubes that exploded at the
Hartford avenue fire last night and land
ed near his store.
The Robert Emmett Literary association
met last evening and entertained num-
ber OF visitors.
Tar bridge Is again in need OF repairs.
Ivanhoe lodge. knights OF Pythias, will
meet this evening.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-16
NEW TRANSFER
SYSTEM IS FAR
MORE LIBERAL

A more liberal transfer system went in
TO effect yesterday. The changes reduce
the time limit to 10-minute basis instead
OF B-mlnute. as under tho old arrange
mont. but eliminate the question OF d.
rection. and direct attention to transfer
points rather than to particular lines TO
which slips have hitherto been issued.
Under the new system a transfer slip II
good on any line OF cars passing the
transfer point punched within the time
limit similarly indicated on the slip. ex-
cept the line which issued IT, A passenger
holding one OF the new slips with the
transfer point punched at the junction OF
Westminster and Dorrance streets, for ex-
ample. may take any car passing that
point except those OF the line on which he
rode to that point. within the specified
time, without regard 10 the direction in
which the car Is going.
In pursuance .of these changes II Is pos
sible for passenger coming down town
via Broadway, for example, from Olney-
Vile square. TO take a Westminster street
Olneyville car back TO the starting point
and profit by the transfer slip issued on
the Broadway line. provided he does not
stretch the time OF his stay down town
beyond that indicated by the conductors s
punch on the transfer slip.
Similarly, persons living within ready
access OF both Elmwood avenue and
Broad street, are privileged to ride down
town on the one line, securing a transfer,
and ride back on the other line for one
fare. with the same conditions as 10 time
Patrons OF the Bristol depot line. bound
northward, may now secure transfer slips
which will entitle them TO ride on any
car except those of the line on which the
slips are issued, which pass Market
square. A person desiring 10 ride up
Westminster street as far as the Hoyle
on transfer has now only 10 board any
car going over that portion OF Westmins-
ter street extending 10 that point whether
the line is that OF that thoroughfare or
Cranson street. Similarly a transfer is
good on either Elmwood ovenue or Broad
street cars. as far as Trinity square.
A still further modification OF the sys-
tenn enables passengers who so desire 10
transfer at Winter or Mathewson street
TO or from Broad (or WeybosseD or West
minister street. simply by requesting the
conductor 10 punch Winter or Mathewson
street as the transfer point. A short walk
accomplishes the desired transfer, with
out necessitating ride TO Dorrance street
or Market square and a ride back on the
practically parallel line.
The new transfer slips contain the
names OF the lines from which the slips
are issued. the names OF the transfer
points. and the time blanks. each to be
punched by the conductor. That official
is saved considerable work, as he has 10
punch the slip but three times. whereas
he was formerly obliged TO punch II fve
times. the new arrangement eliminating
the direction punch and that indicating
the particular line 10 which the slip Is is
sued.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-16
WORK ON NEW
CAR BARN WILL
Be SOON STARTED

Work will soon be commenced by the
Rhode Island company on the proposed
new car barn 10 take the place OF the one
now in use on Thurber's avenue. The old
buildings which extend from Broad street
nearly 10 Prairie avenue. are to be razed.
According to the plans the car house will
be of brick and cover the tract OF land
where the old wooden car sheds, the large
brick repair shop and the new barn now
stand. At the Broad street end will be
a tower. and thence toward Prairie ave-
nue. the building will be two stories in
height for a distance of 800 feet.
shop for light repairs upon the cleo
trical apparatus Of the cars and the less
cumbersome running gear will be install
ed. A large room on the second floor
will be set apart for the employees. Elabo-
rate toilet facilities will be provided and
COO lockers will be built. About 400 mo-
tormen and conductors run from this
barn.
The construction OF the building will
be in sections, the contractors beginning
at the Prairie avenue end, so that the
company may not be deprived of room
to house it's cars. A six months time
limit is 10 be set upon the contract.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-16
NONRESIDENT AUTOISTS
EXEMPT FROM LAW

The police commissioners were In
formed by Secretary of State Bennett
yesterday that an automobilist from
another state who was complying with
the rules Of that place regarding num-
bers could not be arrested here be-
cause those rules did not concur with
those OF Rhode Island.
The opinion was given at the re-
quest OF Chairman Luther, who was In
doubt as TO a case OF a man from New
York, who was halted Monday after
noon at Turks Head by policeman
for falling to have number on the
front OF the machine. as required by
Rhode Island laws. Commissioner
Luther happened to appear on the scene
about that time. The auto owner plead
ed that the New York laws only re-
auire a number at the rear. and that
he did not know the local laws insist
ed on anything more.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-16
POTTER WON OUT,
545 TO 1877, In
SCITUATE FIGHT

BY vote OF $40 TO 1s7 Senator Henry
II. Potter. Democratic candidate for town
clerk OF Scituate was reelected yesterday
over his Republican" opponent. Charles
II. Page. Jr.
dates for the other town offices were
elected In almost the same ratio as the
vote for town clerk.
The situation was peculiar, as Mr.. Pot
ter. who had supported Republican can
didate for United States senator during
the whole session of the last general as
sembly, was nominated to head a Demo-
cratic ticket. while recognized lifelong
Democrats headed the Republican ticket
so that II became virtually n fight OF
Democrats supporting Republican ticket
and Republicans favorfng the ticket label
led Democratic. This contributed 10 the
large poll that was made In favor OF
the Potter ticket as many voted what
they supposed was their regular party
ticket without fully understanding the
peculiar condition OF affairs
Voting opened promptly at 10 O'Clock In
the three districts OF the town. These
were as follows: First district at the
police station at North Scituate. Second
district at Hope, and Third district in
the old red mill at Rockland. The vote
cast was normal throughout the town.
Tickets bearing the date and the legend
GOOD FOR one clam chowder' were free-
~ circulated In the North Scituate dis
trict. and 1t was alleged upon the pres
entation OF these the holder would re-
ceive three dollars although II was re-
ported that as high as 800 was paid
where necessity demanded II.
A LARGE SUM OF MONEY.
1t was currently reported by the op-
ponents OF Mr.. Potter that a large sum
had been sent TO carry this. the first
town election TO be held since the ses-
sions OF the general assembly IL was
openly declared In all parts OF the state
that the Colt wing OF the Republican
party and the interests OF the Danielson
railroad and OF the Joslin mills were
closely allied in favor OF Mr.. Potter.
Following were the officials OF the First
district: Moderator. Havflah w. How
land: clerk. Benjamin F Boss: Demo
cratic supervisors, Coomer s. Ford, Ar
thur w. Lowell; Republican, William L,
Ballou and Caleb j. Atwood: gate keep
ers. Charles l.. Austin and Leon Greene
The Democratic workers at Hope were
headed by John A. Battey. Jr., president
OF the town council
Rockland was conceded TO be Potter
stronghold. but the Page men made a
Page were looked after by Samuel and
Fred Potter and Chf Phillips. who made
strenuous exertions TO bring out a full
vote. Early in the afternoon Brayton A.
Round walked over from Foster and was
an interested spectator until the polls
closed The election officers In this
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-16

medal and $1,000 for the education OF his
son.
Edgar Littleheld, IS years old. brother
OF jeremiah. gold medal and $eoc0 for
the education OF his three children.
The date for the presentation OF the
Carnegie fund awards has not yet been
announced. This evening the crew OF the
Elsie, as we'll as the crews OF the Theresa
and the Clara f., which also figured in the
deeds of marine bravery off Block Island
at the time OF the Larchmont disaster
Will be the recipients OF medals and other
tokens of appreciation for their heroic
work from the nation, the state and the
United States Volunteer Life-Saving
corps. Gov. James III. Higgins and other
state officials will attend the exercises
FOR CORNELL FIRE
Acts OF bravery incident TO the Cornell
university fire at Ithaca, n. Y, also
came In for awards at the hands OF the
Carnegie hero fund commission, as we'll
as other brave acts coming to the notice
OF the commission in various parts OF
the country, as follows:
Earl r. Spencer. II years old, North
Dighton Mass, bronze medal: Thomas b.
BecSwith. 10 years old. Waterbury, Conn,
bronze medal; Malcolm c. Auerbach, Il
years old, Ocean City, N. J., bronze medal; /;
Lyndon b. Phyfer. Is years old, Rich Hill.
Mo. bronze medal and 5000 or so much OF
this amount as may be needed for edu-
CdUOnal purposes TOT period or 10 years. I.
Jessie r. Nelson. Washington, d c.,
bronze medal and disablement benefits In
the sum OF $3.50: Oliver L. Schmuck, %
years old. Hanover. Pa, was killed in
the Cornell university fire and his father
is awarded a silver medal; Clarence j.
Pope, 20 years old, East Orange, n. J.,
silver medal; Henry NJ Curry. Jr.. H
years old. Pittsburg. Pa, silver medal: I:
Gustav wohl. 20 years old Hartford,
Conn. silver medal; Thomas H. Burns. II
years old. Lowell. Mass, was killed in at
tempting 10 save a boy from drowning
and his father is awarded a silver medal:
John Morris. so years old, Hartford. Conn.
killed In attempting 10 save a woman
from death under train His widow is
awarded a silver medal and death bene-
fits at the rate OF $3.50 a year until she
rcmarries.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-16
CARNEGIE CASH
AND MEDALS FOR
BLOCK ISLAND

Block Islanders will receive an aggre-
gate Of s22, 900 and individual medals for
bravery for their heroic work at the time
of the Larchmont disaster by vote OF the
Carnegie hero fund commission, accord
ing TO announcement made in Pittsburg
after meeting OF that body yesterday.
Gold medals are given each OF the
members OF the schooner Elsie's crew.
while the cash Is for the education OF the
children of the individual members OF the
crew or for the purchase OF homes.
The awards are the result OF an Inves-
tigation into their brave deed on the day
following the disaster in Block Island
sound. when they saved eight living per-
sons from a ating portion of the steam
er at the peril OF their own lives.
The raft-like portion OF the ship passed
within a mile OF Sandy Point, the north
ern point OF Block Island, out into the
open sea, and the crew OF the Elsie, all
related TO Capt. Smith. set out from Old
Harbor. four miles southeast Of Sandy
Point. to effect a rescue Under condi-
tons that meant almost certain death.
with the wind still blowing gale. the
Elsies crew sighted the raft about ave
miles northeast of the island.
Coming as near the floating wroCkage
as possible, two dorles were put over
board. On reaching the raft-like por-
tion OF the Larchmont seven frozen bod
les and eight living persons, two women
and six men. were found. The Elsie's
crew quickly got the living persons
aboard and set out for shore. signalling
another schooner which had put out on
the same errand, to go to the raft to get
the dead bodies. Then crowding on all
sail in spite OF the gale. the Elsie sped
toward Block Island. landing all the liv
ing freight on the island against terrible
odds, due TO the turbulence of the sea.
Only one OF the eight survivors. thus
saved died.
HERO FUND AWARDS.
The individual hero fund awards are
as follows TO the members OF the Elsie's
crew:
Capt. John w. Smith. SO years old. gold
medal and $1,000 for the education OF his
Albert w. Smith. 4s years old.
Brother OF John w. Smith. gold medal
ard $1,000 for the education OF his two
daughters.
George e Smith. 81 years old. a
brother, gold medal and 5000 for the
education OF his son.
Harry L. Smith, a nephew, "a years
old a gold medal and 5000 for the pur
chase OF a home or some other worthy
purpose.
Earl A. Smith. a nephew. - years old,
gold medal and 5000 for the education OF
his son.
Louis ~ Smith. a nephew, l9 years
old a gold medal and 5000 for the pur
chase OF home.
jeremiah NJ. Littleheld, 40 years.
brother-in-law OF Capt. Smith. gold
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-16
BRIG. GEN. BLUNT DIES
IN SANITARIUM

New York. May 1s.--Brig. Gen.
Mathew NJ. Blunt United States army
(retlred). died yesterday at sani-
tarium I'm Brooklyn. where he had been
under treatment. Gen. Blunt has been
In poor health for nearly year.
He was born in New York on Aug.
IL. 1890 He graduated from West
Point in 1853, served through the Civil
war and was brevetted three times for
gallant and meritorious service. He
took part in the campaigns against the
Indians on the frontier after the war.
In 1894 he was retired with the rank
Of brevet brigadier general.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-16
EDITOR LECTURES
ON BEE KEEPING

An address was delivered before the
Rhode Island Horticultural society in
the lecture room in the public library
last evening by Arthur c. Miller, asso-
ciate editor Of the American Bee
Keeper.
Mr.. Miller told Of the antiquity OF
bee keeping and in his sketch led up
TO a consideration OF the usefulness
OF bees TO the farmer as honey makers
and in other ways. The bee as fer
tilizer OF fruit blossoms and the great
advantages TO owners OF orchards
through the keeping Of the insects
formed the principal portion OF his ad-
dress
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-16
TENOR CARUSO is
CHEERED AT LONDON

London. May 16.-No stigma is fixed
upon Caruso. the tenor. here I'm oonse-
quence OF n recent event In his career
In New York. lie made his first appear
ance OF the season at the Covent Garden
theatre I'm la Boheme" last night and
got a reception which 1t is no exassera-
tlon to call n triumph.
II recalled the scenes familiar in Co
vent Garden theatre at the time Of
PATHS phenomenal Successes Caruso
was In splendid voice and never sang
better. lie was repeatedly called before
the curtain and cheered tumultuousiy.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-16
UTILITIES BILL
PASSES ASSEMBLY

Albany, n Y, May 16-The assembly
yesterday afternoon passed by an unanl-
nous vote without amendment the So
called public utilities bill introduced by
Assemblyman Merritt.
Various amendments proposed by the
Democrats were defeated by a party vote.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-16
NEW HAVEN AFTER
UXBRIDGE & BLACKSTONE

Isaac Bromley, press agent OF the New
York. New Haven and Hartford railroad,
at New Haven, Conn, corroborated the
UXbridge dispatches 10 the effect that the
New Haven road is actively negotiating
for the purchase OF the Uxbridge and
Blackstone street railway.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-16

district were: Moderator. Frank A. Cap
well: clerk. Harry L. Bentley; super
visors. Democratic. Edward B. Angel.
Alfred @. Farrow: Republican. Philip
Owen and Harry Luther; gate keepers,
George II. Angel and EDWARD d. Cap
well.
THE VOTE IN DETAIL.
The vote In full follows:
FOR TOWN CLERK.
Districts--1 2 3Tti
C. IL. Page. Jr.. Rep,......ee ee 81 90 ln
II. II. Potter. Dem.........246 1T l72 H5
Potter's plurality Ss.
FOR FIRST COUNCILMAN.
Samuel K. Potter. Rep. 70 8 81 17o
John A. Battey, Jr., Dem. .H7 1S6 161 6l3
Battey's plurality 1888.
FOR SECOND COUNCILMAN.
'william r. Angel. Dem. .22s lsl l56 Oh
FOR THIRD COUNCILMAN
sAshael A. Peck, Dem. .227 LIS lb6 SIT
FOR FOURTH COUNCILMAN.
Wilson Il. Barden. Rep. IS 81 POS
Frank II. Wilbur. Dem. .214 100 l55 400
Wilbur's plurality 29S
FOR FIFTH COUNCILMAN.
Frederick j. Potter. Rep. rs 81 81 1913
Gilbert w. Adams, Dem. .216 130 162 sos
Adams plurality So5.
FOR Sixth COUNCILMAN.
'John w Bowen. Jr.. Dem.22o 100 100 $40
FOR SEVENTH COUNCILMAN.
Charles A. Brayton. Rep. 70 81 81 1873
Amasa s. Potter, DEM. .2l9 129 156 J0i
Potter's plurality 3os
FOR JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
'Eugene l.. Young, Dem. .217 l22 159 i9S
'Robert stanheld. DEM. .214 127 1A 4s5
'Hanan Colvin, Dem........2l1 LIS 152 49l
FOR TOWN TREASURER.
Charles A. Capwell. Rep. 70 "a 81 1S4
Charles A. Capwell, Dem. .21s 125 161 504
FOR TOWN SERGEANT.
Nathan Colvin. Dem. .224 100 159 5l3
FOR OVERSEER OF THE POOR.
George X Whitman Dem.219 12s 1853 $40
FOR ASSESSORS OF TAXES.
George w. Cole, Rep. SO 81 73 POS
William H. Bowen. Jr.. DIP lg7 147 476
Benjamin Wilbur. Rep. 7s So ss 1874
Darius o. Phillips. Dem. 2l2 127 14s 4S
Edward +. Page. Rep. "a 81 50 1@
Robert Stanfield. Dem.....2l2 12s 15s 4s6
Allen F. Angel. Rep. s5 So So 2o)
Hanan Colvin, Dem........2l0 127 149 4S6
'George j. Remily, Dem. PIP 127 las 4s7
Fred A. Remington, Rep. 70 81 IS 1S5
Howard w. Barden, Dem,214 l2s 14s 49l
Joseph knight, Rep. II "a 62 1913
Walter z. Comstock, Dem3s 126 15s i92
Bowen, Phillips. Stanfield, Colvin, REM
ily. Barden and Comstock elected.
FOR MEMBER OF THE SCHOOL. COM
MITTEE FOR THREE YEARS.
Daniel A. Clarke. Sd. Dem. 72 81 56 1se
Henry III. Potter, Dem. =. .2l5 ia 149 i7S
Potter's plurality 2s9.
sITnopposed
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-16

Advertisements and items can be left
at the branch Of The News-Democrat al
Hartford avenue, room No. 1. Telephone
% West
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1907-06-21
AVON WILL CELEBRATE

A few OF the entsrprising
business men got their heads ID
gether last week aud decided TO
celebrate the 4th OF July in
Avon this year. A subscription
paper was gotten up and in a
short time more money than the
city has ever had for celebration
purposes was raised. Last
Monday afternoon a celebration
com mittee meeting was held at
the City Hall and all necessary
ommittees were appointed and
it now looks like q rousing cele
bration in this city on the Fourth
OF July 1907. Posters telling
more about this interesting
topic will soon be out. Watch
for them, tell your friends aud
come yourself. Avon Clarion.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1907-06-21
TO RUSH POWER HOUSE

The Wagner, Lake Shore d
Armour Traction Co. have pur.
chased four lots on Main street,
in Armour, of 9. T. lioete, as a
site for their power house and
car barn In that city. The con.
tract for the power house which
is to be q s0x60 building con.
structed Of cement blocks, has
been let, and machinery win be
shipped at once and the plant
will he rushed to com pletion.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1907-06-21

Platte Epitome. The county
board OF education held their
meeting in this city Tuesday for
the purpose of selecting the
school books for the coming five
years. The board consists of
The Superintendent of schools
of the county, the county com.
missioners. the county auditor.
the states attorney. the county
com missioners, the president OF
each independent school district
and a member from each com.
missioner district. Every
member was present except Mr..
Garfield, who left that morning
for Ohio. There was very little
change made In the school
books. There was a change In
grammars, Steps in English be
ing selected instead OF Harvey's.
Brooks readers were selec Ted
instead of Harper's. A change
In copy books was also made.
All books selected are supplied
by the American Book Company.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1907-06-21
FARMERS UNION nEgTIsa JUNE Is

Farmers organizing 10 set
prices on farm productsg Why
OF course. Why not? All other
interests are organized and
they set prices. Why shouldn't
the farmerss A meeting 10 or.
gapize q local union will be held
in Wagner, Friday, June 2s, at
2 p. m. Judge Fisk. national
lecturer, will address the
meeting. No farmer shou Id
miss this meeting.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1907-06-21

Our line Of 1908 calendars Is
The best ever, and there il q
lot OF them. Plain steel engrav-
ing, tipped on autographs. fancy
shapes. beautiful floral designs,
cut outs. mechanical and tissue
paper novelties comprise the
list for 1908. We cordially
Invite you TO come IN and look
them over.