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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
BOSTON SEEMS PRETTY
SAFE FROM CAPTURE

Washington. Aug. s.-Coast artillerymen
at Fort Strong Boston harbor, recently
broke a record in target practicN with 10
inch guns.
Shortly before the joint exercises In the
Boston artillery district, the three l0-inch
guns which compose Battery Hitchcock
made a clean score of six hits on. a NOV
ing target at mean range OF 6123 yards.
The maximum variation I'm range OF the
shots fired was nine yards. and all wouiri
have struck within a rectangle one yard
high and four yards wide, or within less
than the dimensions OF single plate on a
battleshp.
Tho projectiles fired weighed 604 pounds
each and each charge OF powder was l5O
pounds.
This Is regarded as another example of
the good results in shooting with big
guns that can be achieved by using blend
ed powder. One OF the first notable rec
ords of this character was made several
weeks ago, with 10-inch guns charged
with blended powder. at Fort Banks.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08

An of prevention worth pound of cureyes, it's
old saying, but mighty good
On that evening when the police department of this
ban upon the selling of confetti ckrs cetera
npped possible disorder right those
inclined merymakng far that high nk
would be allowed When people this
embargo raised and the mermang and much
fun gotten out of it, but in a legitimate manner.
When the ban placed this organ of the ring up
seeking its wild cndeavo show the people m with hem
while in reality and truth only with the rabbenot the eg
fun seekers.
And hen after the weeks olfcation ended and from
deserved and highly commendabe for the police
which had bitterly attacked the action got the
that had made itself ridiculous said the police
sequeny crawl editorial of August = quoted
above
"Ain't it funny what difference just few hours maker"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
NV Lady's Dainty Desk

Tho newest smart writing papers are
n etone gray. dove gray, gray piue' iapis
lazuli and pale tan. -, -.
81 n deeper tone OF the same color OUT
line the sheets. These lines are placed
about half an inch from the edges OF the
sheet. A., ...,o. eoroa
n -. ,brea inches deep and an inch wide.
Square letters or square mohosIaiis ~.
also used -.-,,.,r. oo,.
S.I.ht s,oiored disk are much In demand.
Scarlet and utramarine papers are
.een. but are only used by the women
who revei in creating sensations.
lines and lined with dark color are used
for foreign letters.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
What Carlysle Wrote

April 20. 1863, Carlyle wrote thus of one
OF Dickens readings: IT had TO go yes
terday to Dickens reading p. m, Hano-
yer rooms, to the complete upsetting OF
my evening habitudes and spiritual COM
posure. Dickens does do It capitaly, such
as II Is; acts better than any Macready
in the world; a whole tragic, comic, he
roic theatre visible. performing under one
hat and keeping us laughing-ln sorry
way, some of us thougff<-the whole
night. He is a good creature, too, and
makes $50 to eco by each OF the read
ings."
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
The Costliest Picture

The costliest picture in the world ls one
painted by Raphael I'm 1903 and now own
ed by the Duke of Marlborough. II is
known as the Blenheim Madonna from
the name OF the dukes palace. The Pic
turo Is eight feet high and represents the
Madonna and Child on a throne, with the
figures OF St John the Baptist and St
Nicholas of Bari on the left and right
respectively. IL owes 10 enormous valu-
alton OF more than sS50OD to the fact
that Il il one OF the best preserved speci-
mene of Raphaels work I'm existence
Minneapolis JoufnaL
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
WALTHAM GIRL WAS
VICTIM OF "TICKLERS"

waltham. Mass, Aug. s.-Miss Alice
Clasby. a l4-year-old girl living on
Charles street is in a serious condition at
her home as a result OF poisoning on the
face and neck. caused. It Is thought by
a doctor. by "ticklers." which were nu-
merous in Boston during the Old Home
Week celebration.
Yesterday morning the girls eyes be-
came affected. one being partly closed. IL
is believed that disease germs gathered
on the .'ticklers" with which her face and
neck were brushed several times last
week, while viewing the Old Home fes-
tiyities In Boston.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
The Morning Tribune. July sl.)
"Needless Interference"

''The police authorities OF this city have
made themselves ridiculous by their sol
emn and ponderous prohibition OF the sale
of confetti, as IL the merry use OF this
festive ammunition during the Old Home
Week celebration were endangering the
preservation OF public order and imperil-
ling the palladium OF local liberties. The
light ht-hearted crowds that have been fill-
ing the streets have shown nothing but
good nature in their harmless peiting OF
one another In carnival fashion. and their
conduct could be seriously offensive only
10 q curmudgeon who Is pitifuliy out OF
sympathy with the gala spirit OF the mo-
meut. and who could find his sufficient
protection In keeping himself sulklly
within doors for a few days. Tolerantly
and properly let alone. the innocent and
audacious practice would anyway have
worn itself out presently. through the ex-
haustion OF either the merrymakers or
their supplies. A little common sense is
good thing even In the exercise OF the po-
lice power. II some OF the silly excess
OF zeal shown In this case were employed
in the suppression OF real offences against
public decency that are noticeable In this
community the city would be better
place In which 10 live and its police au-
thorities moro entitled to respect"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
A Queer Duke

A very queer man in the matter OF dress
centric grace always. It appears, ordered
three frock coats to every suit. When the
weather was hot he wore one only. when
II was a little less hot two. and when IL
was coll all three. Besides these he al
ways kept three greatcoats I'm wear, so
that when winter came on he wore three
frock coats and one greatcoat, as IL ad-
variced three frock coats and two great
coats. while. when there was n real frost,
he turned out in oil the SIX.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
PRINCE BEGOTOFF WAS
KILLED IN ACCIDENT

Berlin. Aug. s.--A passenger train
was derailed Tuesday night between
Posen and Thorn. The two engines
were overturned and three cars were
demolished. The official report says
that IL passengers were killed and that
10 were injured.
Among the dead are Prince Alex
ander Begotoff, two sons of Count
Kayserling OF Mitua, Russia, and a
Russian captain who was accompany
Ing them.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08

Among the newest flowers In Paris are
the magpIe roses. These are unusually
huge roses Of white silk gauze, but hav-
ing their outer petals OF black velvet. and
the foliage also Of the black velvet. Pure
white hats are trimmed with these, and
the whole veiled with black Chantilly
lace, the effect being extremely smart.
White lilies have the outer petals OF the
buds done In black are also used, while
all white flowers. notably convolvuli. or
morning glories, and white fruit also play
on important part in Partisan headgear.
Nutmeg straw Is another Partisan fan
cy OF the moment, and Is made by weav-
ing pure white and bright fawn-colored
straw together, so that the result is much
the color Of cut nutmeg, only brighter
In tone
In feathers ther are many combinations
but less than ever osprey, Emu feathers
and imitation bird of paradise plumes
guinea hen and coque are much seen In
Paris.
In these days all feathers are copied In
silk by clever French fingers, and no one
can tell the difference Many OF the new
oddly curved but altogether perfectly
natural-lookdng feathers OF the day are
made OF silk. and very pretty they are,
too.
Such enormously large hats are at the
moment being so much worn by Parisians
that the balance must soon swing back to
correspondingly small shapes 1t Is good
thing that the big hat craze came In hot
weather. when prevailing sunshine and
abseice of high winds is best suited to
their development-to speak fguratively.
For high winter winds and sunless days
the small hat is best suited and more
conveniently worn, so for once at least
Dame Fashion, Inadvertently, OF course,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
roDAY'S DIVERSIONS

KEITHs-"A Contented Woman"
NICKEL-Moving Pictures and Illus.
trated Songs.
VANITY FAIR-Band Concert, Open
Air Circus and other Attractions.
SCENIC TEMPLE-Moving PictureA
Illustrated Songs and vaudeville
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
KINDS OF
HINTS TO WOMEN

with narrow black edge and a mono-
gram in silver.
Half mourning paper Is OF pale purple
with a silver monogram or OF gray with
a purple monogram.
Pumpkin yellow paper Is seen. Burnt
umber and bright red sealing wax Is used
with II.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
Four Reds Wounded

Lisbon. Aug. s--Four anarchists
were wounded seriously yesterday by
an accidental explosion In "A bomb fac
tory operated by an snarchistic group.
The police here have adopted preesu-
tionary measures
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
RHODE ISLAND SHOULD BE PROUD.

There still alive Rhode Island is hon
ored with of them William Spague who has just orders
that the famous Bull Run captured by him become the
Former Governor Spague has suffered greatly
the past the hands of gang of cuhroa politicians and others
that NATTER but among menthose who delight to honor
the and ruehe will always remain fresh in their memory
patriot who willing give his life and his worldly goods
for just while many of his prosecutors their fathers
kind when they dead will simply
be among the depared-that's ALL
How those who have criticised him the past and
secuedye robbed mwoud have had the physical
have done did William Sprague the Co.'S mention the
fact that he raised regiment supplied with and uniforms
and transported it to the 'front.'
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08

New York Tribune talking about the Japs and Ko
style 1T will be best that she should be under
for his selfish profit but will reform and
good Yet has the Japanese rule Korea
been any better than Engands rule in Ireland?
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
A PLAIN CRAWL.

AS afermaths of Old Home Week comparison of
the following editorials published in the local newspaper
"he organ ring different dates will show the
inconsistency of that publication and of
its ability, in line any ratethat of crawling:
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08

Dr. Sir Crichton- Browne of London explains love
stirring of hitherto dormant association centres by an apro
afnve impression Give docor-s Sorter
say it's something about the heart that can't
explain and let it go that!
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08

1t does appear if the ministers the country OF them
trying their level best 20 do something say something that
get talked about The latest apran the Rev. A. E.
Hatch Ia who prophee that the end of the world
eon Ia be its end but we doubt much the world
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
crhe Morning Tribune. Aug. y.
observed Prnise.v

"col. Webb. the director Of the Old
Home Week celebration. most certainly
expresses the feelings OF the entire COM
munity in the letter to the chairman OF
the police commission In which he thanks
the police force Of the city for the dig
nifed manner. the patience and efficiency
with which they discharged their trying
duties last week. On all sides warm
praise has been heard. both during and
since the celebration. for the ungrudging
willingness with which the members Of
the force responded to the call for extra
and laborious work and for their tactful-
ness and efficiency in handling the
crowds In the streets In such manner as
to preserve essential order without inter-
fering with legitimate merry-makiLg. 1t
Is a pleasure indeed to know that we have
so excellent a force; and everyone will
heartily approve the action of the COM
mission In recognizing the good work by
ordering a couple of extra holidays, with
pay, for each OF the men,"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08

is pleasant the information coming from cred
liable source Nelson W. Adrch with The
the time revise the tariff schedules
namely previous the presidential election of 1908
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08

The meeting Kaiser recalls another meet
ing couple There all Of to
what meeting But that this no one
m know for years
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08

According heading metropolitan journal has been
standshe stands his rights That
well and good he have habit OF letting their
feet wander into their Aeghbor's pasture
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08

Though Filipino legislature really do for
Russian duma probably the at
people of this country and indirectly enforce
forms Of affairs that be needed there
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08

newspaper editors make point against the real
benefit popular simply stating the kind OF musca
comedies the people stand for these days
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08

Deamates heart broken much that of James Blaine
Politics does kill, sometimes
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08

The Hon. George W. Deamater. who, Republican,
against Pattison Democrat Pennsylvania about
~ and defeated committed suicide Pttsburg yese
A. III health given but those who know say that
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08

None of the papers given Judge Lands golf record
certainly outputs Rockefeller for the time being
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08

Well, Dunraven did win race at last
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08

MCnnI makes belts grip the pulleys,
vIOUUl protects them from steam and
water and prevents glazing. For sale by
BROWN BROS. CO.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-01
GROWS
IN ROUMANIA,,
INSURGENTS GAIN
Conflicts Between the
Troops and Peasants in
Many Provinces.

ST PETERSBURG. April 1.-Kishinen
correspondents telegraph that. contrary
10 the official advices. the disturbances
IN Roumania are extending. The whole
province OF Kralova is said to be in the
hands Of the insurgents.
The school masters and the priesthood
have abjured the anti-Semitic propa-
ganda to abstain from violence, but their
action comes too late.
BUCHAREST. April 1.-OhiciaI circu-
lar states shat there has been no fresh
revolt in the last twenty-four hours and
that the situation has improved through
out the country. Troops are pursuing
some isolated bands Of insurgents. A
large number of leaders have been ar
rested.
At Razvad a conflict has occurred in
which eleven peasants were killed. The
sanguinary affair at Bailesu has exer-
cised a deterrent influence in the west
ern district
The communes of Puerczani and
Pegeni arc in full revolt, and troops
have been dispatched thither
Disturbances are reported from Putna,
IN Moldavia. and many cases of plum
derfng. incendiarism, and armed conflict
in Wallachia.
A number of peasants have been killed
or wounded by troops 81 Langa and
Patulele.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-01
PLAYGROUND SPACE
NEEDED FOR CHILDREN

By resolution recently adopted by
the Board of Educa ton, which was to-
day transmitted to the Board Of Com
missioners. that body is advised that
in the future all school sites shall con-
tain not less than thirty square feet
of Fairgrounds for each child in tho
school, and it is suggested that this ad-
ditional amount Of playground space
shall be secured for present schools
where il is possible
Secretary ". w Conner. Of the Board
of Education, in an accompanying o.,-o-
munica ton sets cut that thirty square
feet for each child is the standard Of
the London. England, schools and STINT
lar provisions are sought by legislation
in the Massachusetts Legislature He
says that this space is not only needed
for the proper physical exercise OF me
pupils Of the schools but for the light
and architectural setting of the build
ings. as well as protection from fra
The Commissioners have expressed no
opinion on the subject, and the paDar
has been placed on file for future con-
sideration-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-01
Macklin So TeStifieS at
Brownsville Hear
ing.
PenroSe Present,
But Does Not Take
Witness Stand.
Macklin Believes Soldiers
Did Not Do the
Shooting.

Capt. Edgar A Macklin, of Company
c. Twenty-ffth Infantry, who was shot
last fan, supposedly by revcngeful col
ored men, was the chief witness today
[ before The Senate COMMITTEES on Mill
tary Affairs, which Is investigating the
Brownsville ARRAY. Major Penrose. Of
| the battalion composed of the three dis
missed companies, and who was recently
eXOnerated by. court-martiaI, was also
present, but did not testify.
Captain Mackliu told Of the Issuance
of Springfield rifles 70 the soldiers and
the surrender Of tie -Jorgensen
rifles and the ammunition used in them.
QuestiOneCFb by Senator Foraker. he said
that Privates Newton Adair, and Reed.
Of the Twenty-fifth. had trouble with
citizens Of Brownsville. Captain Mack
lin said Newton was hit on the head
with the butt Of a revolver because he
did not step OF the sidewalk when
passing a white man and several ladies.
he declared that all three of the soldiers
admitted that they got just what they
deserved and none of them felt any re-
sentiment toward the citizens of Browns
vile.
They were a happy-go-lueky set and
never complained OF their treatment -
said Captain Macklin.
Captain Macklin said he was the Off
Ger Of the day on August IS. He re-
dred about II O'Clock. An hour later
he was awakened by the caH to arms
Five or ten minutes later ne got up and
dressed Sud found his company much.
excited. They were lined up IN the rea-
o. quarters he marched them IN front
OF quarters and issued TO each man ten
rounds Of guard ammunition, with ten
grains Of powder and a lead bullet with
out any metal jacket
You have heard the evidence here
and elsewhere" said Senator Foraker.
and have made a personal investlga-
ton Now, tel US, who did that shoot
ing?"
II have heard all the evidence. I have
read Major Garlington's report and
heard the evidence at the PenrOse COM
mission said the witness The more
evidence hear and the more / read the
reports the more ] am convinced that
the soldiers Of the Twenty-ffth did not
dc the shooting
Senator Scott asked Captain Macklin
II the soldiers believed the fort was be-
ing fired on by a hostile force. Witness \
replied in the affirmative
Captain Macklin told Of his ,nvestiea-
tiOn OF the shooting. He declared that
he heard none of the firing. but as soon
as he heard that the coIored soldiers l
were accused OF shooting up the town
he made an exhaustive inVestiga ton and
had his noncOmmissiOned officers do the
same. Neither he nor his noncommis- /
stoned officers were able to ascertain
any fact that would inculpate the sol
diers
First Sergt William Blaney, eolored.
who was on the stand Saturday. testf-
ned regarding the number OF the rifles
issued to each man in Company b
Twenty-ffth Regiment, while at Fort
Reno and Fort Brown. Tex. He stated
as his belief that the soldiers were not
guilty Of doing the shooting
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-01

The President has received requests
speech TO be made
aaroad situation, President
consideration After fully looking
nothing say
railway situation;
anything with Immediate
Street and that he should only
policy wholly exgen-
ies of the moment his the policy question
ready matter of record it does necessary
repeat them.
To the different friends and unfrend who visited
spoke themselves needed
he should his
the he had the
be
speech viii the of supposng
has the slightest intention
safety stability railway issued
legislative program having proclaimed
the future
every executive
Department of JUS
its own
nmnI
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-01

Fleeing President of
Honduras Seeks Re-
fuge at AmapaIa.

The capture Of the fleeing President
of Honduras. Manuel Bonilia, by the
Nicara guam forces. is regarded as only
a question Of time. Advices received at
the State Department confirm the infer
ence that Bonilla sought refuge at ANA
pala. situated on an island IL, the bay
OF Fonseca. which is surrounded by the
Nicaraguan gUnboats, and which has
been subjected to frequent lombard
ment from the ships during the last
week. II is presumed that before long
Nicaragua viii endeavor to land an arm
ed force on the island for the purpose
OF backing up the naval bombardmont
and effect the capture of Bonilla, unless
the defeated President chooses to sur
render in order to prevent further loss
OF life and damage to property.
If military forces are landed under
cover of the fire from the ships, the
probabilities are that one of the most
bloody and stubborn fights of the whole
war VIII ensue. Amapala is President
BoniIla's old home. It was from this
island peOpled with his adherents, that
he raised the first small army OF in
sllrrectiorists which. gaining recruits
on the mainland, finally swept him into
tl.e Presidency of the republic. The
island people are all his close friends
or relatives, and can be depended upon
to make a valiant struggle against the
Nicaraguan invaders.
TTnless Others of the Central American
States should finally determine. from
fear of the aggressiveness of President
Zelaya, of Nicaragua. 10 join hands
with hEuduras and declare war, the
capture of Bonnia. II is thought, would
bring an end to the war. The Guate-
malau minister, SenoT Toledo. was
caller at the State Department this
morning. but he had no news to offer
regarding the attitude of his home gov
ernment, otlcr than that il continued
to maintain a neutral disposition
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-01
Woman Sends Police
on Deceptive
Trail.
Boy Was Not at the Sea-
ton Place House
Here.
Child Proves to Be Son
OF an Oyster
Dredger.

The was a long, loud ring Of III.
leleplC2e in the detective bureau this
morning. and a WOmans s voice said.
Little Horace Marvin is held a cap
tive in a house not a hundred yards
from the place 1 am talking from now.
send a detective here right away.
The positive statement that the little
boy, kidnapped on March T. was in tbis
city caused considerable excitement an
Foiice Headquarters, and detectives
were Immediately dispatched 10 The
scene The woman who sent the mes
sage lives IN SeatOn place northeast.
Situated short distance from the
"oman's house is a knoll 100 feet high
win a tWo-story frame dwelling ocf7l-
pied by The family of an oyster dredEer.
Ii would have been an ideal spot Cor th..
kdnapers TO have selected as a retreat
and the detectives thought there might
be something tangible in the clue. THe
woman had had a vision that She bad
seen the, Marvin boy IN the house. ana
after conhding the news TO neighbors
she learned that a little faxeD-haired
boy had been seen about the place
W hen the detectives knocked at tho
door there was a boy PLAYING In fEe
'front.' room. He was not the MarE-fr7
cIlio, however, but the fOur-vea- MID
son OF the oyster dredger The mother
L-au utLle diH1culty in convincing tn,-rD
tnat tue child was her own son. ana
other neighbOrs COTTObOrated the state
inent by saying they had seen The bo,-
paying In the yard for the last ten
months--ever since the family moved
into the house -
Ihe published statement that Pinker-
Son oetSclINcs are engaged in looking
kor the DOE IN Ehis city VIII prohab -
suit IN numerous false clues -fsafsIe. s..t9s
10 the police
Everybody who has seen visions of The
child ~ their sleep will be telephonina-
ponce headquarters. Ii is expected 40
the detecuvs VIII probably be kept busV
for some time