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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-18
NEW HAVEN TO
SELL STATION
TO THE B. & A.

Boston. Jan. 1s.-The New York Central
railroad can have the old Park square
station property If IT wants Il.
The New York. New Haven & Hart
ford is ready 10 sell the property for the
price at which it stands on the books
OF the corporation. This is about S,-
10000
1t is understood that the negotiations
have been carried on with the full ap-
proval OF the officials OF both roads,
and that only the final details remain TO
BE- completed before the deal becomes ef-
fective.
The plans behind the purchase involve
the utilization OF the property, which has
been idle for seven years, as a terminal
for the Boston a. Albany. which is leased
by the New York Central
For this reason the successful termina-
ton OF the deal IL contingent on favora BILE
action by the Massachusetts Legislature.
which must first pass an enabling act
modifying the original act OF 1895 creating
tho Boston Terminal company
Within ~ hours. according 10 Jasiah VI.
Benton. Jr,. counsel for the New Haven
road. the necessary bill may be intro
duced I'm the Legislature This puts the
matter up 10 that body.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-18
JUDGE COLTS
NAME IS USED
BY POLITICIANS

The name of Judge lie Baron Il. Colt
was heard this morning in connection
with the senatorial contest, the belief be-
ing EXPRESSED by a few that some of the
Wetmore men might be induced to go
over TO the brother OF Col. Samuel +. Colt
and Judge OF the United States circuit
court
Months ago in deadlock speculations
both Judge Colt and Gov. Utter were
talked OF as possible compromise candl-
dates upon whom the Republicans might
unite; but friends OF Judge Colt did not
believe he would surrender a life job as
United states Judge for six years tenure
as United States senator. even & he were
certain OF the latter honor The Judge.
however. is not believed TO he any strong
er candidate than his brother.
Some wetmore men who discussed the
matter before the legislature met this
morning secuted the idea that under any
circumstances they could be induced to
support any member OF the Colt family
and they asserted that the longed-fot
break In the wetmore forces. which they
said ahe Colt workers were trying In every
way to bring about. would be no easy
matter 10 accomplish.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-18
VETERANS OF NORTH AND
SOUTH END MEETING

Wilmington. n. c.. Jan. 1s.-A reunited
country in spirit we'll as I'm fact was
the sentiment which inspired the various
meetings Of the veterans OF the North
and South in the first annual reunion OF
the survivors OF the Blue and Gray at
Fort Fisher. y c., which was concluded
here yesterday on the 42d anniversary NJ
the bomhardment and capitulation OF the
last gateway OF the South at the mouth
of Cape Fear river I'm 1855. The reunion
was attended by more than 3no survivors
on both sides. nearly half ~ whom came
from Oneida county. members OF the l67th
and the li2th New York volunteers.
a visit 10 the historic ruins OF the fort.
public reception at the opera house. at
which "reminiscences were given by t!e
old soldiers and AZ which high school stu.
dents sang Confederate airs. and the for
nation OF n Survivors association, COM
posed OF veterans on both sides during
tho Civil war. were the leading features
OF the reunion. Col. William Lamb OF
Norfolk heading the Confederate forces.
and Gen. y. NJ. Curtis OF New York the
vets from the North at tho reunion.
resolution was unanimously passed
mcmoralizing congress TO have the gov
ernment adopt the grounds OF Fort Fisher
as a national park with suitable monu-
ments 10 the regiments OF the Blue and
the Gray. The Northern veterans return
ed 10 their homes last night
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-18
NEWSY NOTES FROM
VAUDEVILLE STARS

Nita Allen, who comes TO Keiths next
week. has secured one of the most novel
and successful one-act plays from the
pen OF VIII NJ. Cressy. car one, state
Room Two" The scene is laid in the
stateroom Of a moving train, this illu-
sion being secured by an unique device
and the characters are a man and n
woman unknown to each other. She has
borrowed the pass OF a married woman
friend, whose husband. unknown TO his
wife, has loaned his pass TO the Young
man in the play. The misunders standings
growing out OF this situation are very
funny; and the dialogue Is marked by
characteristic Cressy wit. This will he
Miss Aliens first Providence appearance
I'm vaudeville
Dora Martini the European trapezist.
sailed for America last week TO begin her
tour OF the Keith circuit and will be an
early February booking for the local the
atre. She is sometimes called THE Aerial
Cocktail"
Frank Bush, the best of all story tellcrs
In vaudeville comes TO keiths next week
with almost all now stories. His dialect
makes his stories always effective.
Harry Houdini, the Handcuf King, last
week in Boston, applied his knowledge of
locks 10 assist fellow player Nita AL
len. who Is at the local Keith theatre
this week. had a careless maid who lost
the key TO Miss Aliens trunk Houdini I'm
less time than IL takes 20 tell II unlocked
the trunk and saved the performance.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-18
WOMAN'S MISSIONS
UNDER DISCUSSION

At the quarterly meeting Of the Rhode
Island branch OF The womans board Of
missions yesterday afternoon. President
Mrs. Henry w. Wilkinson presided. The
retiring president. Mrs. Clara j. Barne-
field read her report for the last quarter,
showing receipts from all sources OF
S27417 and expenditures OF $17337.
Miss Grace i. Chaplin was presented by
Mrs. Henry Breckenridge for the office OF
treasurer, and Miss Chaplin was elected.
Mrs. Wilkinson spoke words ot praise
for the nine wears service of Mrs. Bar
nefeld who had been called the mod II
treasurer and regretted her resigna ton.
The new treasurer was asked TO read
the pledged work of the branch for the
coming year. which amounted 10 $3S5l %.
To be divided among scholarships, Bible
women and miscellaneous efforts.
The corresponding secretary read let
ters from Miss Annie r.. Gordon I'm Tur-
key, Miss Fidelia Phelps at luanda. Ma
tai, Miss Mary T. Long at Chihuahua,
Mexico, Mrs Mary J.. Daniels of Boston,
and Dr. Minnie Stryker i'm Foo Chow,
China.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-18
BICKNELL AGAIN
MADE PRESIDENT

At the annual meeting OF the Rhode
Island Citizens Historical association
yesterday afternoon, President Thomas
W. 3icBnell presided
TIE presidents annual report gaze
the membership as 14s. 40 new mem
bers being added during the year and
10 having died. The balance i'm the
treasury is s46.75.
The election uf officers resulted AS
follows: President Thomas w. Bick-
nell; vice presidents for Providence
county, Daniel n. Bailou. Benjamin l..
Dennis. Joseph Foster; for Newport
county, John +. Sanborn: Bristol
county. J. II. Richmond; Washington
county, George II. Utter; Kent county,
Thomas w. Chase: state at large, Clar-
ence O. Carpenter. Charles w. Abbott.
John III. Stiness; executive committee,
Henry A. Atkins. James ~ Arnold.
Elizabeth 9. Hill. Francis Gallagher,
Harold j. Gross; recording secretary,
Miner H. Paddock: corresponding sec
retary, Francis Gallagher: treasurer.
Hattie w. Chafee. committee on
neurology Amasa NJ. Eaton, Rowena
j. r. Tingley. Francis Gallagher: .au-
diting committee, Richmond II. Everett.
James y. Arnold. Benjamin l.. Dennis
cabinet keeper, Hattie r. Chafee.
James ~. Arnold was appointed a
&C mmittee to confer with the proper
authorities for obtaining the use of
the upper chambe. in tie old i'rOvi-
dence county CuLtt | use, for thu oh
servance Of Rhode Island Independence
day. on May 4.
President Bcknell called attention
TO the desirabil.ty OF securing a per-
nanent home for the association ani
said other associations aud societies
are looking for similar accommodo-
;tions. The following committee to
,confer with committees from those
organizations was appointed: George
II. Utter. James III. Chase, Elizabeth G.
Hin, Harold !. Gross, Thomas w.
chace and the president.
Mrs. Sarah NJ. III. ks was made a
member OF the COMMITTEES on clipping bu-
reau, vice Mrs. Hall, resigned.
Francis Gallagher reported the pro-
ceedngs of the American Historical So
cety. which he attended as a delegate.
An amendment TO the constitution, fix
ing the annual meeting on the second
Thursday in January, instead of the sec
ond Thursday after the first Monday,
was referred TO the next meeting.
Reference was made by President Bck-
nell and Francis Gallagher to the life and
character OF the late Levi r. Darling.
whose death had occurred since the last
meeting.
Mrs Harriette NJ Miller, Mrs Jencks
A Smith and Mrs Hannah s. Williams
were admitted 10 membership.
President Ricknell read a communca-
tion from Mrs. Elisha Dyer conveying
thanks for the floral Offering. and reso-
luton OF sympathy from the association.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-18
.L|GHTSH|P TO
BE PLACED At
OHIO LEDGE

The lighthouse board at Washington,
has just announced that a lightship is to
be placed off Ohio ledge. Narragansett
Bay, opposite Warwick Neck. The ledge
narrowing the channel in the west. is COW
cred with some L. feet OF water at low
tide. For years there have been repeated
suggestions. recommendations and petl-
tlons from various navigation interests
for some channel mark at this dangerous
turning point in the main channel to
Providence.
The lighthouse board has even asked
congress for appropriation TO build light
house at Papaquash Point. on the eastern
mainland opposite Ohio ledge. Nothing
was done. however.
In November last when the ENTERPRISE
Transportation company opened its PROV
idence-New York line with the big steam
~ 81. CroiX. drawing Il feet OF water. il
at once urged the lighthouse board TO es-
tablish a light-ship at Ohio ledge. The
matter was personally presented by the
COmpany's executive officers, both 10 the
district inspector and 10 the board head
quarters at Washington.
The recommendation was so energeti-
cally pushed that the whole lighthouse
board has approved It. and authorized the
immediate establishment OF a light ship
on the ledge. For the first time. this
treachcrous spot I'm the entrance TO Prov
idence will be adequately marked for the
benefit OF all navigators.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-18
COTTAGE CITY WANTS -
A CHANGE OF NAME

Boston, AIN. ls.-A petition 10 change
the name OF Cottage City 10 Oak Bluffs
was the subject OF a hearing before the
committee OF towns yesterday. The pet.-
ton Ia based on the action OF a town
meeting at which unusual pains were
taken to record the voters. as explained
by Robert +. Raymond OF New Bedford.
counsel for the town. While tho meeting
recorded IS votes In favor 10 four opposed.
subsequently, blanks were sent 10 every
citizen whose name was not checked In
this way 201 out OF the 222 voters were
recorded in favor: five preferred the
present name and the remainder were in
different
Originally the territory was part OF
Edgartown and was locally known as
oak Bluffs when il first began to come
into notice as a Methodist camp meeting
ular summer resort. II was explained
set off the name decided upon was a COM
promise and had proved misnomer IT
is not city and has outgrowu the cot
tage stage OF It's development
No one appeared in opposition and the
petitioners urged hasty action on the part
OF the committee for two reasons: First
that II might Ne changed in time for the
annual town meeting. and second. that
the steamboat and railroad companies
may get their printing matter in proper
shape for the coming summer season
With the thorough vote taken they ask
that no referendum he attached 10 the
bill
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-18
SAILORS HAVEN is
DOING FINE WORK

At the annual meeting OF the Sailors
Haven The treasurer's report showed re-
ceipts for the year OF s2292.7 ard expen-
ditures OF 5000. .43, or 30 cents less than the
receipts. The reports showed that 1856
sailors visited the institution during the
year. and 37i7 OF these were lodgers. The
total number who have taken advantage
or the facilities OF the haven is 7O546, and
the total number OF lodgings since the
institution OF the haven is 24.0Si.
These officers were elected: Treasurer.
Henry Wolcott; secretary. Mrs William
Ely; board OF directors. Mrs. Stuart AL
drlch. Miss Beatrice Bnney, T.. J. F.
Coleman. j. Halsey he Wolf. Miss Alice
g Dollen. Mrs James +. Duffy, William
Ely. A. w Fisher. Miss Helen Foster,
Miss Elizabeth Hazard Or NJ w.
Houghton. l.. Nichols. Miss Harriet Tai
bot, Mrs. w w Weeden, Merwin White:
entertainment committee Miss Helen Fos-
ter. A. n. Fisher. Miss Elizabeth Hazard.
Miss Harriet Talbot: Sunday service
committee Miss Helen Foster. Mrs w
w. Needen and William Ely: hospital
committee Miss a. s. Dollen DR. Hough-
ton: harbor committee. A. n. Fisher and
SIpt. Benjamin r. Roundy.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-18
NICKEL THEATRE

At tho Nickel theatre, the last three
days OF this week. Bob Alden continues
to sing the stirring ire-song. "'The Man
with the Ladder and the Hose" illustrat.
cd BY motion pictures. The song is worth
hearing a second time. as sung by Mr..
Alden. The motion pictures arc new. and
one OF the best sets given al the Nickel.
One called Japanese Industry" shows
the making OF fans I'm japan from the
start 60 the finished product, picture as
Instructive as interesting. Fun I'm the
Country" is a comedy picture showing
how tricky man who lives IN the coun-
try invites people 90 visit him and makes
them do the work on his farm. THE King
OF the Jungle IN Paris. II an amusing pic
ture OF cannbals experiences ln the
French city. "A Change or Residence" II
another laughahle picture. and Skill aud
Art arouse considerable hilarity.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-18
KNIGHTS OF HONOR
HELD INSTALLATION

The officers of Providence lodge. No.
ls2. Knights OF Honor. were publicly In
stalled last evening by William ". steel.
deputy grand dictator. assisted by SUI.
preme Trustee J. u. Carpenter as past
gracd dictator and Grand Reporter Oscar
y. Carlton az grand guide.
Or Arlington Fisher presided over tho
entertainment given by Gladys Rich.
Ralph kneeland and Walter H. McIn-
tire. assisted by the Pilgrim orchestra
Past Grand Representative j. ID. Car
penter and w. VI. Bannon spoke on the
purpose OF the order.
The officers installed were as follows:
Dictator, Walter n. Mclntire: vicc-dic-
tator. James Lawrence: assistant dicta-
tor. Henry NJ Arabian: guide William
a Phoene: chaplain. Rev ". A. Remick
reporter. Louise *. Seegraves: financial
reporter. Edward Y. George: treasurer.
Henry g. Iittell: guardian. Horny g. A.
lehaugh: sentinel. Frederick X Rock
well. The trustees arc William " Whip.
Henry G. Allebaugh and IA. Frank Read.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-18
CHURCH WORKERS
TO MEET TONIGHT

a public meeting of the Connecticut.
Massachusetts and Rhode Island Fedora
tiOn OF Churches will be held In ths
chapel OF the Boneficent Congregational
church this evening at 100 O'Clock.
The speakers will include Rev Joel s.
Ives. II. D., secretary OF the Congregl-
tional II. NJ. society: Rev. w. Y. Dicker-
man. superintendent OF t'niversalist
churches: Rev. J. T.. Morton. secretary
OF Rhode Island Federation and pastor
Of tho Swedish Lutheran church I'm this
-ity: Hamilton s. Conant. secretary OF the
Sunday School association and formerly
secretary OF the Y NJ. G. A. I'm this city.
and Rev W. H. Eaton. -. D.. secretar ry
~ tho Baptist ~. NJ. society Prof. Henry
I Fowler. president of tho Rhode tsla nj
federation. viii preside aud Re-. IT, w
Lambert ol Ese Providence will sing.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-18
MISS DENNEHY ON
HER MISSION WORK

DR.. Lester Bradner. Jr, rector OF ST..
Johns Episcopal church, invited several
OF his parishioners TO listen yesterday af-
ternoon 10 a talk by Miss Margaret Dem
Miss Dennehy gave many instances OF
the influence OF the mission and the good
work accomplished Twenty-Five per cent
Of the girls ultimately become happy
home makers. LaZiness and untruthfuI-
ness arc faults Miss Dennehy finds T.
hardest 20 conquer. In addition to sew
ing and housework. Miss Dennehy is
anxious TO have them taught weaving.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-18
To Fight the Moths

Posters. giving a description OF the
gypsy and brown-tail moths, with di-
rections that a report OF the discovery
Of the pests anywhere IN the state be
sent without delay 90 the state COM
missioner. have been sent out through
the state by Commissioners \. T.. stems
% the College OF Agriculture and Mo
chanic Arts az Kingston. Accompany
ing the poster is circular in which
tho urgency OF the suppression of tho
pests is imprtssed upon the reader.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-18
TEACHERS THROAT CUT;
QUARRELLED WITH HALL

Eldorado. ks. jan 1S-rhe body OF
Miss Mary Glass. a young school teacher.
was found early yesterday In the school
az Falrview. near here. Her throat had
been cut.
Later Robert Hall admitted AZ his
home. where he Is believed TO be dylnS
from q cash In his throat. that he and
"Wednesday night.
lie declared that she attacked him and
cut his throat. When asked who cut Miss
Glass throat Hall refused TO reply. AZ
the school house there were evidences of
a struggle.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-18
BRAZILIAN GOVERNMENT
AFTER BANDIT CHIEF

Pernambuco, Brazil. Jan 1S.-The Bra
lillian government officials have decided
To send a detachment OF $50 Federal
troops 90 capture silvino. the chief OF tho
bandits, who has terrorized the owners OF
plantations In the interior OF this state
for many monthS
Sllvino has been compelling the planters
TO pay large sums OF money under threats
OF looting their property. Recently the
bandit leader and his followers have com
mitted a number OF murders
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-18
Gave Surprise Concert

surprise concert and entertainment
was given by members OF the Point street
school evening class last night I'm the
school hall under the direction OF Princi-
pal Turner. The sololsts were Walter T..
Burke. Hannah Koppensteincr, George B
Whltmarsh. Alfred J. Olsen. Jr., Verall
ID. Wright. William VI. Trafton. Alice 3.
Parr Misses Blanche and Blandne Plant
and May Parr.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-18
TODAY'S DIVER SIONS

PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE,
THE Earl and the Girl"
kEITH'S THEATRE Continuous
performance.
IMpERfAI-Thc Americans.
EuPIRE-"Chinatow Charlie"
NICi<Eis-Motion pictures and illus
trated songs.
NEW SCENIC TEMPLE Mathewson
street--Motion pictures and illustrated
songs.
wEsrMINsTER-Fre 1rwin's Big
Show.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-18
Prof. Bailey Gave Talk

Those present az the ladies after
noon. ~ tho Art club yesterday were en-
tert.in'c by Proi ". Whitman Bailes :
Personal ROM iisccnCcs OF Mrs saEai
Helen Whitman" After tho talk tea was
served IN the sketch room By Mrs. John
g. Aldrich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-05
Chicago University Library.

The university has already collect
ed library of 100000 volumes Gener-
GUS appropriations are made annually
for the purpose of desired additions
The whole world is being drawn upon
for rare books essential for complete
ness in given line of study. Now pub
LEGATIONS in fifty departments of ed
ucation are being bought. Files are
being kept up TO date. Already so far
rs size is concerned, this library
ranks among the largest in the coun-
-ry, with every assurance of continu
ed increase in its facilities Taken with
he other great libraries Of Chicago.
ii helps to make 100000 volumes
available in the city But its useful
ness has been impaired sadly by the
ack of adequate stack room and inn
proved machinery OF administration
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-05
Worth WAITING For.

81 am proud Of my business" says
William J. Buttling, the manager OF
Coney Islands Dreamland. Life with
out wholesome amusement would be
dreary thing. as dreary as the town
of PEBBLES. A drummer, after hard
days work there. started out in the
evening to look for some amusement.
In the empty street he saw but one
man. very old man, and he said to
this graybeard: What time does the
theater open?' 'Theayter? said the old
man. We have no theayter here
Well. the music hall, then? The old
man shook his head and frowned No.
no. he murmured, there's nothing of
that kind in PEBBLES. But, goodness,
gracious, exclaimed the drummer,
have YOU no amusement at all in this
outlandish place. oh aye said the
other. If We wait till eight O'Clock we
can see them shift the freight train p"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-05
HOW WORLD is TO END.
Scientific Forecast as Made by a
Learned Professor.

A scientific forecast of how the end
of the world might come has been
given by Prof Ellard Gore. His theory
IS that final cataclysm may possibly
he the result of collision between
The sun and some dark dead. derelict
planet. Although astronomers have
no actual proof that such dead suns
exist, without life or light, and career
ing about in space, they believe it
quite possible The result of a col
lision between the sun and dark
planet would be that the formers
light and heat would be enormously
increased and the earth instantly de
stroyed by combustion. Prof Gore
tells how we should be warned of our
approaching doom. When about 150-
600, 900 miles from the sun the dark
body would begin to shine by reflected
light. In about ten years it would
have become so bright as TO be visible
70 the naked eye. In > years ii would
be brighter than any object except the
moon Very soon afterward would
come the great catastrophe of its col
lision, moving at 400 miles "A second
with the sun moving at the same
speed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-05
LZ4L GEX HIRDUZSzLZ.

and years to Gen. Duvall, would re-
strict the grade of major general to
the cavalry, for the other five generals
have all been cavalry officers On the
other hand, Gen. Duvall is from the
artillery and is the first from that arm
to hold the grade of major general,
except for the purpose of perfunctory
appointment in order to secure an adj
vance grade upon retirement, since
Gen. Schofield relinquished it in 1895.
Another consideration said to have
influenced Gen. Duval's preferment
was the fact that the infantry now has
the lieutenant generally and some of
the preceding lieutenant generals were
also from the infantry, which arm,
moreover, has always been regularly
represented in the grade of major
general.
The senior brigadier was Funston.
In regard to him 1t was stated that he
is SO young that although all the brig
adiers now in service might in turn
be appointed to the grade OF major
general. Funston would still have the
opportunity to retire as the senior ma
jor general, who would then be the
ranking officer of the army. as the
grade of lieutenant general will lapse
with Gen. MacArthur's retirement in
June, 1909
Besides these considerations. which
had their weight in bringing about
the selection of Gen. Duvall to this
promotion, personal considerations
were potent, for it is stated that the
president and Secretary Taft regard
Gen. Duvall as one of the ablest of
the general officers of the army, whose
record of service both in the line and
the staff is exceptionally fine. He is
now on duty at the war department as
assistant chief of stan, and will prob
ably continue in that office for an
indefinite period.
Gen. Duvall was born In MARYLAND
and was appointed cadet to the mil
itary academy from that state July 1.
1865. He was graduated June Is.
1869, and was appointed second lieu
tenant in the Fifth artillery, in which
arm he served until appointed briga.
der general from the grade of lieuten-
ant colonel March 2, 1906. During the
Spanish-American war Gen. Duvall
served as major and inspector general.
lieutenant colonel, chief OF ordnance.
lieutenant colonel, Twenty-sixth in
fantry, and colonel, Forty-eighth in
fantry-all In the volunteers-from
which he was mustered out June 80.
1901.