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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-22

his shoulder. suddenly emerged from
behind a hedge and started to cross
the road in front of the pony, which.
frightened by his sudden appearance.
reared and then started on a run.
Before the coachman could check
the speed OF the pony the cart struck
the curb and careened to one side.
throwing the occupants out.
Luckily Mrs. Rockefeller landed in a
sitting position on the sod with her
boy clasped i'm her arms. The coach
man was tossed some distance further.
and was badly bruised.
Mrs. Rockefeller escaped with a bad
shaking up, while the heir to the
Rockefeller millions escaped with a
scratch. physician was called TO at
tend the injuries OF the coachman. The
pony continued on a run. dragging the
overturned cart. which was finally de-.
molished. behind him. until he reached
the stable. where he was caught by
stable hand
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-22

Blaze COSTS
LOWELL $4,000

Lowell, Mass, June "a destructive
FIRE that broke out at $50 o'clock this
morning in H. ]. O'Dowd's "Rollaway'
skating rink in Warren street, spread to
the adjoining stables of Orville w. Pea
body, nearby pool room and the build
ing OF st. Paul's Methodist Episcopal
church and caused loss estimated at
this writing as being about $4,000. Three
alarms were sounded. The origin OF the
fire is a mystery.
It is believed to have begun in an ante
room of the skating rink, In which a
wrestling match had been held the night
before in the presence of many people.
Possibly smouldering cigar stub or de-
fective insulation may have been the
cause In any event the fire was only dis
covered after II had gained considerable
headway and by the time the fire depart
ment arrived the interior OF the skating
rink-a brick building four stories In
height-was a roaring furnace OF flames.
Fortunately there was no wind.
The efforts OF the firemen were bent
chiefly on saving ST. Paul's church. sepa-
rated by only a narrow alley from the ter
rife blaze in the oDowd building.
Tons OF water were poured into the
names. but the roof was almost entirely
consumed and fell into the auditorium be-
low, wrecking IL and destroying the. fine
$1,000 organ which was the pride OF the So
ciety. The church is practically ruin.
The losses as at present estimated are:
III. ]. ODowd. $4,000, not fully insured;
Bunker and Hennessey, pool room and
bowling alleys, $4,000. insured; o. w.
Peabody, 5000. insured; st. Paul's NJ. Il.
church, $4,000 largely covered by insur-
ance.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-22
TW0-CENT RATE
To Be GENERAL
On RAILROADS

Chicago. June 22.-The 1nter-ocean to-
day says: Passenger rates on all railroads
Of the United States will be reduced TO
two cents a mile.
The lowering of the prices and aboll-
ton of the old three-cent rates will begin
on July lst
This was the decision reached here yes
terday after long and heated discussion
by the leading railroad presidents OF all
the western and trans-contlnental roads.
II was not formal agreement. but is
equally binding for two large roads doing
trans-continental business are said 10
have served an ultimatum 10 others that
they would put the rate into effect inlme-
diately.
Following the meeting, officials of sew
eral OF the roads. admitted that they had
been forced TO bow 10 public opinion and
anti-railroad legislation. They said that
no further fight would he made on the
two-cent laws already passed, and that
the roads would accept the Inevitable.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-22

tually made response through Weiser &
Bridges, of al Wall street.
To many OF the Dressers' intimates In
society the news OF the action came as a
surprise. While II was not entirely unex-
pected by those who have known that the
couples former relations were no longer
continued, II was not public that legal re-
lief had been sought
Mr. Dresser, through his own ability
and his prominent connections. occupied
a high position In the city's commercial
life until his failure In 1903.
His firm was an important one and the
news of its being petitioned into bank
ruptcy came a blow.
SHIPBUILDING ExPLOITER.
He had been the president of the Trust
Company OF America and as such had
been the chief exploiter of the ill-fated
American Shipbulding company. the
bonds OF which were being fioated after
IL had absorbed the Bethlehem Steel COM
pany. Tho failure of the underwriting
OF the Shipbuilding TRUST heavily involv-
ed the trust company and Mr.. Dresser as
we'll.
Charles s. Mackenzie was made re-
ceiver for the Dresser firm. Mr.. Dresser
afterward became involved In the wide
spread litigation that grew out OF the
failure 10 float the Shipbuilding Trust
and in the trial OF which many scandals
were promised.
For many years he has been known as
an enthusiastio yachtsman. He Is an ac-
tive member of the New York Yacht and
the Seawanhaka- Corinthian Yacht clubs
He is also a member OF the st. Anthony
and other clubs, and not long ago was
the president OF the Merchants associa-
ton
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-22
MAYOR SEEKING
MORE LIGHT ON
PHONE QUESTION

ell meeting last Monday evening to sus-
tain him, while the Providence Telephone
company. by merely holding Its own,
would be able TO override the veto In both
branches.
Friends OF the mayor. however. say that
he is not at all likely to be Influenced by
any such consideration In making up his
mind on a question OF public policy. III
he Is convinced that the franchise is the
best that can be obtained for the city he
will approve IL. and IL he thinks that by
longer delay better terms can be OBJ
tained he will veto II. disreaarding In
either case any possible effect such ac-
ton could have on his personal fortunes
politically.
The mayor is not considered particular
Iy friendly to monopolies but he is con-
fronted with n peculiar proposition in the
Iimited-term telephone ordinance and MS
action on II will be problematical until
after he hears from his advisory board.
and probably until the city council meets
on July !.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-22
FOUR CIRCUS MEN
INJURED IN WRECK

Greenfield, Mass. June 22.-Four men at
tached TO the washburn trained animal
show were injured in a wreck OF the cir
Gus train today on the Turner's Falls
branch OF the Frtchburg division OF the
Boston and Maine railroad
The injured men are william wesne,
Reading. Pa. arm fractured and injuries
TO back: William Essex. Lancaster Pa,
injuries. to side: Francis Tully, South
bridge. Mass, flesh wounds; John Pope,
Allentown. Pa. arm broken and injuries
on head.
owing To a broken rail. fiat car carry
ing a Gagged lion and n property wagon,
on tho latter OF which six men were sleep
ing was thrown of the track and rolled
down a 10-foot embankment.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-22
CASES
OCCUPY THE
DISTRICT COURT

Cases OF assault were the principal
complaints before the district court this
morning.
Thomas Slney. when asked II he wan
guilty or not OF assaulting Helen Siney,
said: Il had TO defend myself" A plea
OF not guilty was entered, and he will
have trial on the 18th. The police say
that Cliney assaulted his wife. and when
his daughter. Helen. came 90 the moth
ers aid. he assaulted her.
Richard Slater pleaded guilty TO as
saulting Linnens Haggas and was fined
$40 and costs.
Capt. Whipple said there was an old
grievance between the two men, that
they met on the street the other night,
and after some words Slater struck Hag-
gas. saying that IL he was looking for
trouble he could have IT,
George Dawton pleaded guilty TO as
saulting Henry LOTUS, and was fined SIS
and costs.
Capt. Whipple said that LOTUS had
been paying attention to Lawtons sister
and that Lawton the other night met
LOTUS on the street, and after saying
" Itold you to keep away from my SIS
ter" struck him.
Lotus asked Judge Lee IL the COM
plant could not be withdrawn, but the
request was not granted.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-22

"I do not believe former Senator Wet
more will withdraw, nor that the execu-
tive committee OF the Republican League
of Rhode Island will advise him TO do so"
said Chairman Joseph p. Burlingame OF
the league this morning
Mr.. Burlingame spoke without hesita-
tion and with considerable emphasis and
left no doubt that so far as his personal
convictions were concerned and any In
fluence he may be able to exert the ex-
senator will remain in the field at least
until after the Republican caucuses have
been held and the state convention has
declared for a candidate for United states
senator He believes that, regardless OF
the state committees decision. which
wetmore's friends predict will be favor
able, there will be no doubt OF the ex-
senator controlling the next Republican
state convention.
TO MEET NEXT WEEK.
Asked IL there would be a meeting next
week OF all the ex-senator's advisers 10
consider the situation created by Col.
Colts withdrawal. Mr.. Burlingame said:
There will be a meeting OF the executive
committee early in the week, probably on
Tuesday, but not for that express pur-
pose. The subject. as rs natural
under the circumstances. may be consid-
cred, but do not expect that the COM
mittee Will take any action
The executive committee consists or
Robert Ives Gammell. Henry w. Lippitt.
Senator Walter r. Stiness. Col. Rodman
and ex-senator Robinson. Joseph p. Bur
lingame and Robert s. Burlingame, all
out and out wetmore men.
wETMOREITES TOO "CoCKY."
''The retirement of Col. Colt without
any conditions has tended to make the
wetmore supporters mole 'cocky' and
they now seem to believe that they are
monarchs OF sii they survey in the state.
said a former supporter OF Col. Samuei
Pomeroy Colt this morning. They Will
find II they attempt to run campaign
without the aid OF the Colt men there Will
be a Democratic senator elected next
year. And II will not be because OF
treachery on the part OF the senator
opponents I'm the last campaign.
NOvICES AT HDAD.
Here Is the situation In nutshell.
What man or men are on the former
senator's side who has the slightest
knowledge as to how campaign should
he conducted? There is Joe Burlingame,
nersonally a very nice fellow. but pohti-
cally what does he know? He never ran
a campaign. even in his own town, much
less engineered one for the entire state.
His brother. secretary OF the committee,
Is an even greater novice. and lacks
'Joe's' magnetism. He'd freeze enthusiasm
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-22
ALUMNI POUR IN FOR
YALE COMMENCEMENT

New Haven, Conn, June 22-The ad-
vance guard OF the host OF alumni which
is coming TO the commencement at Yale
came on the morning trains today and
very soon the blue banners OF the reunion
classes made their appearance on college
buildings around the college and univer-
sity campus.
Several informal gatherings have been
arranged for this evening, but the only
prearranged meetings were those OF the
executive committee OF the alumni advi-
sorry board this forenoon, and meeting
OF the board itself later in the day.
The baccalaureate sermon will be deliv-
cred in Battell chapel tomorrow by Presi-
dent Hadley OF the university.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-22
DEATH OF cox
FOLLOWS FRAY

on his head. That ended the row and
Cox was taken 20 his home. There IL was
found that his most apparent injury was
a broken leg and that night he was re-
moved 10 the hospital. Later head symp-
toms appeared and Cox died this morn
ing.
On receipt OF the news OF his death
Sergt w. L. Doe and Inspector Sessions
OF Station l went I'm search OF Toolin,
and during the forenoon found him on
Washington street and took him 10 the
Central police station that he might tell
his story, and be held pending full In
quiry as 10 whether he is solely respon-
sible for the death of Cox. though II is
thought that he will be held only for as
sault. should II he decided TO bring
charge against him.
Cox was 70 years old and lived at S5
Bourne street.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-22

Speculation Is rife over the mayors
prospective action on the ordinance
granting 6-years franchise TO the Prov
idence Telephone company.
II developed today that the mayor has
been gathering information on the subject
OF telephone rates and service from many
quarters. has studied both reports sub
mitted to the city council and is expected
before announcing his decision to hear
from his advisory board on two questions;
viz, are the proposed rates satisfactory
and should an exclusive franchise be
granted?
There are friends of the Providence
Telephone company on this board and
when they meet. probably the latter par;
OF next week. IL Is likely that the mayor
will get their opinion without much de-
lay.
II he vetoes the proposition the Home
Telephone company need obtain only
three votes from the 26 who voted TO
grant the franchise at the common coun-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-22
SCHMITZ VETOES
PART OF BUDGET

San Francisco. June 22.--From his
cell in the county jail. Mayor Schmits
returned TO the board OF supervisors
last evening the municipal budget and
a message vetoing the appropriation Of
$4,000 for the reconstruction OF the
Geary street railroad. Acting Mayor
Gallagher says that Schmitz's right to
pass upon the budget is not questioned
by the board.
The first actual clash between Chief
OF Police Dinan and Acting Mayor Gall
lagher came yesterday when Dinan re-
fused TO recognize Gallagher's sigma
ture as that OF the mayor OF San Fran
cisco.
The application OF Schmitz for q
writ OF habeas corpus and bail is undes
advisement by the judges OF the appel
late court.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-22
TO DEDICATE
NEW BAPTIST
CHURCH SUNDAY

The new Roger Williams Baptist church
at Woodward grove will be dedicated to-
morrow, the exercises commencing at 10
o'clock. The Memorial tower service will
be held at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, and
the evening worship service will be at Z
o'clock.
Rev. York A. King Is pastor of the
church. The deacons are William Hodg-
kinson. Luke Loxley, George Bainton,
William Besser William III. Gledhill and
Fred Martin. The trustees are William
Latham, Frank II. Whitney. BENJAMIN s.
Slocum, Charles Judson, William f.
White. Fred Gibson. Stephen Perkins. Jr.,
and John Hollinrake.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-22
D. LIE ROY DRESSER
SUED FOR DIVORCE

Daniel lie Roy Dresser. brother of Mrs.
John Nicholas Brown. is defendant in
separation suit brought by his wife; and
on his behalf the firm OF Weiser &
Bridges yesterday filed notice in New
York that they would move for a court
order to prevent plaintiff from removing
the two children from the Jurisdiction OF
the court.
This for the first time attracted atten-
tion to the action for a limited divorce
which was begun a few months ago. and
the facts OF which have been carefully
suppressed.
Mr.. Dresser is also a brother Of Mrs.
George w. Vanderbilt and uncle OF ths
richest baby in the world" Another
sister is the wife of the Rev. DR.. George
Grenville Merrill. formerly OF Tuxedo.
now residing in Buffalo. and a fourth Is
the Countess d'Osmay, OF France.
Mrs. Dresser was a Miss Burnham.
whose family is also socially prominent.
The defendant in the present action came
into wide public prominence through his
connection wit hthe Shipbuilding Trust.
OF which he was the chief promoter He
was then the president OF the Trust Com
pany OF America, which, falling into DIFF
ficulties, was reorganized.
This followed upon Mr.. Dressers failure
in business for something like Sl.500, coo.
his firm being Dresser e. Co, commission
merchants. The assignment occurred In
1903
AS the son OF Col. Dresser OF the Unit
ed States army, u. Leroy Dresser had his
social position assured. In 1889 he married
4 ba tuyO
children have been born to the couple.
Susan Fish. II years old, who has been
at school at Dobbs' Ferry. and Daniel
Leroy. Jr., who attends a preparatory in
stitution at Slmsbury, Conn. He Is IL
years old.
LIVED WELL.
They maintained an extensive country
place near oyster Bay In addition TO their
town house. Recently they lived I'm Fifty
ninth street. going from there To the resi-
dence OF Mrs. Dresser's mother, In East
Fiftieth street. About a year ago society
gossip had to- do with the Dressers' mar
ital affairs, but at that time there was
no thought OF any application to the
courts on the part OF either
IL was not long thereafter when the cou-
pie took up separate residences. In the
last issue OF the Social Register Mrs.
Dressers residence IL given as being 1866
Madison avenue. New York, while Mr..
Dresser's address Is set down as the New
York Yacht club.
II seems that their agreement 10 live
apart was followed by the beginning of a
suit by Mrs Dresser for limited divorce.
SECRECY ON BOTH SIDES
Much secrecy was thrown about the
matter by both sides For time II was
believed that the case would be allowed
10 90 by default, but Mr., Dresser even
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-22
MANY INDICTMENTS
FOR TIMBER FRAUDS

Denver. Col. June 22.-The News today
says 90 or more indictments will be re-
turned tonight by the special federal
grand jury. which has been in session
since May II investigating coal and tim
ber frauds in Colorado and other western
Lewis.
Among those indicted will be at least 10
Denver men. among them millionaire of
ncials OF at least one railroad company.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-22
KING EDWARD
GIVES GARDEN PARTY

Windsor, Eng, June 22.-More than 1000
guests assembled in the grounds Of Wind
sor castle this afternoon TO attend the
magnificent garnen party with which
King Edward wound up Ascot week. The
gathering was representative OF all
classes OF society and official life. Con-
spicuous among the Americans was Mark
Twain Samuel l.. Clemens). The royal
party had their headquarters In two large
marques. where the visitors thronged to
pay their respects.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-22
Freight Association Elects

Denver. Col, June 22.-The American
Freight Claim association yesterday con-
cluded a three days session here by elect
ing officers and selecting Atlantic City.
N. j., as the place of meeting in May,
1908.
n. C.. Richards, general claim agent OF
the Chicago and Northwestern. was
elected president. The association adopt
ed laws I'm conformity with the Hepburn
rata hill
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-22
RUSSIAN REPRESSION
HARD ON LIBERALS

st. Petersburg. June 22.-The govern
ment's repressive campaign against the
Liberal press. to prevent hostile criticism
OF the dissolution OF parliament and the
new electoral law, continues vigorously
Dispatches from many cities report
that newspapers have been fined from $500
up. the limit being $4,000. The Radical pa
pers have been suppressed entirely and
their editors IN several instances fed. The
fines inflicted at Moscow yesterday
amounted to 5000.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-22
STOLEN $3.50
RETURNED VERY
MYSTER|0UsLY

Mrs. Annie L. Fay Of los Taylor street.
reports that on Wednesday a. pocket book
containing $50 was stolen from a drawer
In a sfdeboard In her house. but that later
boy came TO the house and returned
the pocketbook and s106. saying that the
balance OF the money would be returned
soon. and refusing to tell who had sent
him. An acquaintance who had called
at the house is suspected Of having stolen
the money.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-22
Gas Caused Fire Alarm

The plug OF gas Jet In the house
occupied by Peslo Delprete. at Bar
ker street got knocked off this morn
ing, and some one applied match.
causing the escaping gas to ignite and
shoot n stream OF flame into the room.
A woman of the household caused an
alarm to be sounded from box 56. The
nremen on their arrival shut of the
gas and went home There was no
damage.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-22
Ex-senator Baker Dead

Leavenworth. Kan, June 22.--For-
mer United states Senator Lucien
Baker died this morning.
lie was born In Fulton county, Ohio.
I'm 1s4e. and served In the United States
senate from 1926 to 1901 as a Repub-
lican. He was shot accidentally I'm a
street In Leavenworth In 1871 by a
man who was engaged In a fight with
Col. ID. r. Anthony. two blocks away.
lie never fully recovered from the
wound -
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-22
Change in Ministry

Berlin. June 22.-The North German Ga
zette today announced that Count Won
sadowsky- wehner. imperial secretary
OF the interior. and vlce-chancellor, has
resigned. and that HIS successor will be
Dr. Won Bethmsnn- Hollweg. the Prussia n
minister OF the interior. who will at the
same time discharge the functions of
yice-president OF the Pruseian ministry.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-22
intercollegiate Meet

Norfolk, Va. luna 22.-Jrbe intcrcoilegi-
etc athletic meet at the jamestown ex-
position today brought together one OF
the largest gatherings Of college athletes
ever held in the South. There were en-
tries from Princeton. University OF Penn
sylvania and Harvard. as well as numer-
on the jamestown athletic field at 2:3o
p. m.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-22
ESCAPED FROM
STATE WORKHOUSE

Patrick Cook. who on April Is was
sentenced to the state workhouse for
IL months from Pawtucket for being
a common drunkard. II being hts 13tb
committal. escaped from that institu-
tion last evening. he leaving the barn
vhAxs he was at work feeding swine
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-22
THREE Sisters
WE'D BROTHERS
IN NOVA SCOTIA

Bridgewater, n. s.. June 2c.-An unusual
union Of two families. living in Hempford.
near here, is announced. Rev. l. II. Nc
Creery OF Bridgewater OBLIGATED at
triple wedding At which the brides were
principals were Gates Smith and Naomi
wagner: Annis Smith and Ruby Wagner.
and Allison Smith and Magdaiene Wagner.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-22
Ex-Mayor Cut in Two

Depew. n. Y, June 22-willism Gle
Dime, former member OF the Canadian
parliament and once mayor OF Montreal.
was cut in two by a train here yester-
day.
Evening star., 1907-08-28
The Evening Star Is the official
organ of the Supreme Court of the
District Of Columbia In bankruptcy
matters.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

II STREET NORTHWEST between 4th
and 9Th streets-Anton E5erly. ct ux.,
to Amelia E. Janson, part lot Is, square
5l7; $40.
rs 7TH STREET NORTHWEsT-Anton
Eberly, ct ux., to August F. Eberly,
part lot 13. square 40; SO.
MOUNT, PLEASANT AND PLEASANT
PLAINS-Carl B. Keferstein, ct ux., to
James Campbell. lots 36 block s; so.
FOURTEENTH STREET NORTHEAST
between and D streets-Edward Land
voigt. ct ux.. to Harriet Davis, lot 2o2,
square 1854; $40
LE DROIT PARK-Rebecca J. Cole to
Jabez Lee. lot %, square 30SG; $40.
GRANBY-Henry A V-eth, ct ux, to
George Maier lot % and part lot .; $40.
n STREET NORTHWEST between 32d
and 33d streets-Bettie Cans to James
S. English part lot 125, square 1231; so.
MOUNT PLEASANT AND PLEASANT
PLAINS-Carl B. Keferste:n ct ux. to
Siias S. Thompson. lot 3S. block S; $40
Same to Rufus r. Burnett. lot 81. block
8; So
A STREET SOUTHEAST between I'd and
Sd streets-Anne Campbell to Mary E.
BAYLEY'S PURCHASE AND FORTUNE
ENLARGED-Isab belle Hagan to Philip
.o s Gersoni pa part 1 lot 7 y; 2;r SO so,-r,,vrcr
Joseph Dammann to Margaret Schnei-
der, lot A, square $40: $40.
E STREET NORTHEAST between 18th
and 18th streets-IIarry S. Welch ct ux
to Thomas c. Donnelly, lot 5S, square
$50; $40
PENNsYLvANIA AVENUE NORTH
WEST between 21st and 22d streets
David Fisher ct uX. to American Realty
Company Qnc), part lot IL, square I5;
SO.
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE SOUTH
EAST between 18th and 14th streets
Harry Wardman to Theodore A. Byrne,
lot H. square 1914; So
DOBBINS ADDITION TO WASHINGTON
Charles l.. Wenger ct ux. to Lewis Z.
Breuninger lot 40 square 4; $40.