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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-27
THREE MEN DEAD.
10000 GALLONS
OF OIL EXPLODE
lantern Ignited Tank in Bronx Borough, New York,
and Resulting Explosion Wrecks Tank and Shat
ters Windows Nearby.

New York, Sept H.-Twenty thousand
gallons of crude oil stored in a tank in the
borough of the Bronx exploded with ter
rI,c force while three men were drawing
oil from il carly today. killing the men
almost instantly. The dead are Joseph
Copper OF Un!on Port, James Reilly OF
West Chester. and Richard Smith of Van
Nest. all of which villages are in West
Chester county.
Cooper was employed by the officials OF
the Morris Pork race track to sprinkle the
track with OIL in preparation for an au-
tomobie race. Reilly and Smith were his
assistants. Fairly today they went To
tank belonging to the Bronx Gas and
Electric Light company in Protectory ave-
nue.. and began to fill a sprinking cart
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-27
OHFLAGRAT|ON
MAY HAVE COST
MANY LIVES

Hong Kong, Sept. H.-Hundreds OF
houses and many boats and pontoons were
destroyed today by FIRE at wuchow. on
the Skiing river 1S9 miles from Canton.
1t is feared that the loss OF life was
heavy.
The connagration is said to have been
due 10 incendiarism i'm connection with
the recent establishment OF new in
torior customs station at wuchow. the
inhabitants of which are bitterly opposed
70 any extra taxation.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-27
FLYER LUSITANIA
GETS NEW RECORD
Reels Off the 28O7 Knots From New York to Queens
town In Days, Hours 10 Minutes at an
Average of 22.5s Knots Per Hour. Behaved
SpIendidly Throughout

steamer Lusitania, from New York Sept.
2i, arrived here at 1856 a. m. today, the
passage thus occupying days, hours
and 10 minutes, or hours, 2 minutes
more than her outward run The only
record broken was that of the Lucania
Of the same line. made in 1894. OF days
hours. 3S minutes. an average speed Of
2l.s4 knots per hour.
Sandy Hook lghtship was passed at
6:37 p. m, Sep. a. and the Lusitania had
covered 369 miles UP to noon Sunday
Sept. q. on Monday at noon the steam
er had added 524 miles to her previous
run. At noon Tuesday she had covered
525 miles more: at noon Wednesday $50
miles more; at noon Thursday she had
523 miles more to her credit and at 1866
a. m. today. she had run 336 miles from
noon yesterday. TO Daunts Rock. making
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-27

with the oil. Reilly and Smith were sent
TO the top OF the tank while Cooper re-
mained by the wagon.
IL Is supposed that a lantern carried by
one of the men ignited some loose oil
under tho tank. The explosion which fol-
lowed tore off the top OF the tank and
sent 1t flying into the yard of the Catholic
protectory nearby, alarming the 15 boys
therein and shattering many of the win
dows Of the orotectory.
Policemen found Cooper lying near the
blazing tank with his clothing afame. He
died In a few minutes One body, believed
TO be that of Reilly, was found, badly
burned. In n swamp a hundred feet from
the tank. and enc ther. believed to be that
OF Richard Smith. was found ir the tank
after IL had been flooded with water.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-27
anyone who would shout hallelujah
through the bunghole of a beer barrel"
THE PLATFORM.

The committee on the platform reported
at 1925 o'clock and recommended the fol-
lowing platform, which was adopted by
the convention:
THE Prohibition party OF Rhode Island
in convention assembled. at Providence.
r.. l.. Sept. 27. 1907 acknowledging AL
mighty God as the ruler of all nations
and people. with whose moral and natural
laws all human legislation should harmon
ize. TO be effective, reaffirm its belief in
the principle of the prohibition OF the
liquor traffic and declares its allegiance to
the national Prohibition party.
1--WE demand the prohibition OF the
manufacture and sale. expectation and
importation OF intoxicating liquors for
beverage purposes.
1--WE rejoice at the adoption OF prohibi-
tion by the states Of Georgia and Okla
homa and hail the swiftly coming day
when the entire south shall do so.
I'VE rejoice at the decisions OF the
courts or Indiana by which the licensing
OF retail liquor saloons is declared uncon-
stitutional
I'VE note that the state OF Rhode Island
Is seeking hundreds OF acres OF land and
has authorized the expenditure OF s25OO0
TO procure a site for a school for the fee
BILE minded. We would remind the state
that the feeble minded class Is largely one
OF the by-products OF the liquor traffic.
I'VE are I'm favor OF an amendment TO
the constitution OF the state by which n
constitutional convention may be held
and our fundamental law revised so as TO
be more equitable and just TO our people.
including the Initiative and referendum.
1--WE favor the election OF u. s. sena-
tors by direct vote OF the people.
I'VE favor shorter hours and more pay
for labor.
I'VE declare for the sight OF suffrage
regardless Of color. creed or sex and 2
proper educational qualification
Continued on Page rwo.)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-27
RENEWAL OF RAIN
SUSPENDS RELIEF WORK

Malaga. Spain. Arrs E.-.s veneval OF
:ae rain today is causing fresh fnunda-
tions and n suspension OF relief work.
The valleys are covered with water and
deeo1atTon refEng on uff sides. This city
Is almost isolated and Is without Gas or
electricity. Gen. Del Rio has arrived
here on behalf Of King Alfonso to assist
the homeless. The bodies OF about 100
drowned persons have been recovered
heer and In the immediate vicinity OF
Malaga
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-27
PIE PRICES RISING,
NO CHANGE HERE YET

price OF their products said that they
would not raise their prices under any
conditions.
The j. III Althans company was also
non-committal and said that nothing DELI
mite had been decided upon.
The Rice-Hayward company refused TO
have anything to say on the matter
Restaurant men say a rise In prices will
mean smaller sections OF pie for a nickel
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-27
Ts.mA- n. Day.

80 westnlnster street Is now prepared to
rHeeV tHe Wits OF All Who appreciate a
good first-class fitting garment. His stock
OF fall and winter fabrics Is now complete.
which comprises both foreign and domes-
tic goods. Mr. Day also makes a speciality
OF ladies' coats. Prices reasonable. A call
is solicited.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-27

Centrai states, the
depression b ing
central this morn
ing over Kansas.
This condition Is
causing unsettled
weather over the
Central states and
It's influence extends
eastward TO the Up
per Ohio Valley ana
the Southern Lake
region. This dis
tuTSa nee Will prob
ably cause rain and
warmer weather in
the vicinity of Prov
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-27

bo congratulated on obtaining his SER
Vices for the position OF manager.
Taken all In all. indications for the fu-
ture OF the company are very promising.
Many improvements will be made in the
general conditions of the place, and un-
der this new corps OF capable and expert
enced leaders the new Vanity Fair that
IL planned Is bound to become one OF the
institutions OF the state
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-27
Riddle Leaves St. Petersburg

st. Petersburg. Sept. 27-Ambassador
Riddle left here today for the United
States lie is expected 10 return early
next year During his absence, Secre-
tary Montgomery Schuyler. Jr.. will act
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-27
STATE PROHIBITIONISTS
NAME COMPLETE TICKET
PROHIBITIONIST
STANDARD BEARERS

For Governor.
LEWIS E, REMINGTON. OF Provi-
dence.
For Lieutenant-G Governor,
JAMES E. CHASE. OF Pawtucket.
For Attorney General
CASSIUS l.. KNEELAND, OF
Providence.
For Secretary OF State.
+. T-JENCKS.- of harrington.
For State Treasurer,
j. w. p. KING. OF Charlestown.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-27

idence tonight and rain Saturday An
area OF high pressure overlies the North
west and temperatures are below the
freezing point In North Dakota.
IA. 4. BLYsTONE.
Local Forecaster.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-27
WEATHER NOTES

High pressure over the East is causing
continued fair and unseasonably cold
weather over the Atlantic states. The
barometer has fallen decidedly over the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-27
Discovery Made While Looking Over
Lists of Persons Eligible to Vote
in Democratic Caucuses. Police
Board Will Look Into 1t. City
Buildings Not Generally Regarded
as ''HOmes" or Voting Residences
for City Employees.

A halt is likely to be called by the re-
practice of city employees OF registering
from city buildings in order to vote in
certain wards either for their own COM
fort and convenience or to oblige political
friends.
In scanning the voting lists preparatory
to enrolment as ordered by the Demo-
cratic city committee the names OF quite
number of police and firemen are said
TO have been found, the men being regis
tered from their stations. This discovery
smacked OF colonizing TO some of the
men who were investigating and they
were not slow TO express themselves en-
| phatically on the subject.
| They could not understand why a citi-
zen OF Providence, who had a residence
presumably prior TO his appointment TO
| the fire or police department. should
| transfer that residence 20 one of the city
| buildings at which he might be stationed
With this as a precedent. they said, the
mayor might claim his residence as city
| hall, and the other officials there, a small
| army, would, IL they also claimed resi-
dence, make that building appear like a
| foaters' headquarters, while residence in
| the police ard fire stations, II the prac-
tice were generally followed. would enable
the officers and patrolmen and firemen TO
vote rs a unit on matters affecting their
, particular localities in which those sta
\ tons are situated.
MIR. LUTHER SURPRISED.
| When the matter was called to the at
tention of Chairman William H. Luther
OF the police commission he appeared to
be surprised that any policeman had reg
istered from a police station rather than
from his own residence. The police Of
flcers and patrolmen are supposed to have
homes" he said, land to vote not as po-
licemen but as citizens residing in those
homes. even IL they are boarding houses.
The police stations are not homes for
anybody and / shall have to look into this
question, II any officers have registered
from police stations, and 1t is too late to
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-27
new OFFICERS PLAN
A new VANITY FAIR

Vanity Fair Amusement Co. Is Headed by Caesar sch and Leo
S. Meye An Energetic Young Business Man, Is General
MANAGER Directors and Officers Represent Vast Business
Ent rprses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-13
THE PHARMACISTS
 ARE IN SESSION
Annual Convention Meets at Blount Springs-Officer to Be
 Elected Today.

Blount Springs, June Especial. .)-The twenty-sixth annual convention of the Alabama Pharmaceutical association was called to order at o'clock this afternoon in the parlor of the Blount Springs hotel something owe fifty delegates being pres ent. The following officers were present: c. c. Stewart of Greenville, president; A. w. Averyt of Ensley, vice president; w. A. Bingham, secretary, and F. F. Ravenscroft of Union Springs, treasurer.
 After all preliminary business was finished, the reports of the president and secretary were read and referred to the proper committees. The National Asso- citation of Retail Druggists was again en- dorsed and the continued support of the state association was pledged. A tele- gram was sent to the national secretary to that effect.
 A telegram of sympathy was sent to the family of Senator John T. Morgan on the death of the venerable senator.
 The election of officers was made special order for the meeting tomorrow morning at 9:30 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-13
State Normal College,
Florence, Ala.

A Training School for Teachers, tul- ton free.
 Full corps of expert teachers. Courses in Pedagogy, Science, Literature, His tory, Mathematics, English. Latin. Man ual Training, Music, common school branches and modern languages.
 Graduates readily secure good posi- tions Special attention given to pre- paration of teachers for the public schools. Fall term will begin Thurs day, Sept 18th.
 Board s10 to SIP per calendar month. Necessary expenses $100 to S125 per session of nine months.
 Write for catalogue to
 M. C. WILSON, President 5-30- thssu-tf.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-13
RESIDENCE BURNS.
c. H. Whitelcy Narrowly Escapes With
 His Life.

Livingston, June 12.-(Special)-c. II. Whiteley of this vincinity lost his dwell ing house by an accidental fire last night. He barely escaped with his life. All his clothing and household furniture were de- stroyed with no insurance.
 Judge c. B. Hightower and Miss Geor- gia Mulown of York, this county, were married this week.
 The tax assessment for Sumter county for 1907 is finished, and shows a gain of $29l, ,650 over the assessment for 1906.
 James F. Gallagher of Bessemer is spending few days with his sister, Mrs. l.. O. Bretling.
 Sam Spratt of Tuscaloosa returned home today, after spending a few days with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Judge Spratt
 Miss Ethel Breitling, who has been teaching school at Brewersville, left here yesterday for Tuscaloosa, where she will take summer course at the State Uni versity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-13

weeks ago was returned to the jail to. day Sheriff Fountain heard yesterday that it was Pugh's intention to return to- day and surrender, but fearing he might change his mind the sheriff went in quest of him and met him coming towards town.
 Pugh is charged with the murder of Martin Tedder near Pollard some three years ago and has been confined in the county jail for several months.
 The two negroes who escaped at the time Pugh got out have not been heard from.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-13
Falls Thirty Feet,

Mobile, June. 2.-(SpeciaI) after noon about 4:3O o'clock. John spiro, a white man, engaged in loading the steam ship Montenegro at the wharf at the foot of Dauphin street, fell from the deck of the vessel a distance of thirty feet or more, striking on his back on a time Der in the hold of the steamer. He was sent to his home, No. 96s Dauphin street, in the city ambulance and was reported tonight as being in a serious condition Spiro has relatives in New Orleans and RirmiuRh2n.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-13
fe.ture of much pleasure. The panty wllI

feature of much pleasure. The party will return tomorrow evening.
 J. R. Dewberry of Birmingham Is in tho city today.
 w. E. Bingham and Luther Davis left yesterday for Blount Springs where they went to attend the annual convention of the State Pharmaceutical association.
 Battle Bealle left yesterday for Bir- mngham. where he will spend a few days visiting relatives in that city.
 It is a pleasure to the many friends of Cart J. o. Abbott to know that his condition is thought to be somewhat inn proved today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-13

Amer Sprggs, aged 27 died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Shelley Lawler, today of consumption. He was formerly a well-known young business man of this city, but had recently removed to Abi- lene Tex, where he was taken i'll. His condition became alarming and he was brought back to his home. The young mans death Is peculiarly sad because of his engagement to marry Miss Ethel Jones, a beautiful young woman of Abi- lene Tex, at an early date. Miss Jones was wired a few days, ago to come and she reached the young 'man's bedside last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-13

card in the Senate but he always talked with admirable clearness and force.
 'I cannot better answer your question, though, than by telling you of a con versation 1 once had in the press gallery of the Senate with the Washington rep resentative of a leading New York news paper. The paper was and is staunchly republican, Looking over the Senate, asked my friends this: Suppose you were called on by stranger to point out on the floor that senator who most com pletely embodies the peoples idea of what senator should be- whom would you seect?' He looked the senate over thoughtfully and answered Morgan He has, my friend went on, the character and ability and he looks every inch a senator
 "It is useless" MT. Clark concluded, ito replne when a public servant has reached so ripe an age as 83 and dies. Nevertheless, the time has quit breeding men like Morgan
 A Great Life.
 Dr. Charles A. Stakely, pastor of the First Baptist church in Montgomery, who resided in Washington for thirteen years, and had rare opportunities for studying the character of the dead Alabama sen ator, said
 'Senator Morgan was regarded by all
  publcans, as a statesmen. No man In public Afe in America was better in- formed than he, and no man ever carried a better conscience into public activities. Alabama glorlfied herself in keeping Sen ator Morgan in office. He was a great brain. He was a great life.'
 The Hon. Samuel Jenkins. representa- tive in the legislature from Baldwin coun- ty, and one of the best known public men of the state, having for many years been in the public eye, says of Senator Morgan:
 Morgan was a great man. He deserves to be classed with men of the old gen eration of statesmen, with Jefferson Davis, Howell Cobb, Hilliard and Yancey, and was almost the last of the statesmen of the old south who have left their imprint upon the American youth. and who have left an unsullied character for honesty in public life and adherence to prin ciples and policies as an example for the youth of the south. He stood as com manding link between the days when pub lie men were not purchasable and when the cry has gone forth that every man has his price His death removes great figure from public life. the like of whom he may never see again."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-13

News of the death of Senator John T. Morgan was received in Huntsville with profound sorrow. He was intimately known in Huntsville and had often vis- tied his friends here for weeks at a time. Representative William Richard son has just returned from Washington, where he lunched with the aged senator. At that time Senator Morgan was not feeling well and Judge Richardson was greatly shocked but not surprised at the death of his friend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-13
R. H. PEOPLES
 DELIVERS ADDRESS
Speaks to Conder School on
 the Great Tomorrow
AN 0RATORICAL CONTEST
Oliver Sprggs Dies of Consumption. His Fiance Attends Deathbed-Sen- ator Morgan's Death Mourned
 at Huntsville.

Huntsville, June 2-(Special )-Prof. R. H. Peoples of Franklin, Tenn. delivered the annual literary address to the stu dents of the Conder Training school to- day. His subject was "The Great To- morrow" He spoke of the enormous in- dustrial development of the south and said that the services of trained men are more than ever demanded He urged parents to inspire their sons and daugh- ters with ambition so that they would try to accomplish something useful in life.
 The annual oratorical contest between the Hamlltonian and Wheeler literary so- cieties of the school was held last night. The debate was on the question: Re solved, That Laws for Compulsory Edu- cation Should Be Passed in the United States John Thompson and Henry Dil- lard, representing the Joe Wheeler so- cety took the affirmative and Ridgely Cruse and Herbert billiard debated the negative for the Hamiltonians. The de- cision was awarded to the affirmative.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-13
The Great Mimic.

From the New York Herald
 After all," said Hi Hragerly didacti- cally, death Is the star tragedian."
 q ~on't know. replied Lowe Comedy. "I always think of him as n low comedi- ana mimic-because he's always taking some one off"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-13

Thrty-three conversions have resulted from revival meetings that are being conducated in the Dallas Avenue Baptist church by the Rev. R. S. Garvin, pastor of the First Baptist church of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-13
PUGH RETURNS TO JAIL.
It Was Reported That He Would Have
 Surrendered Today.

Brewton June 12. .-(Speeial )--Joe Pugn. a white man, who made his escape from the Escambia county jail about three
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-13

A power line reaching from Jackson Shoals via Talladega to Anniston will at once be established by the Alabama River Development company to be followed later by a street railway system. The dis tance. as the crow flies, is about twenty five miles. supplementary power sta ton has been established in the city to be run by steam, temporarily, until re- pairs can be completed on the water power plant on Chocolocco creek. When this great work is fully accomplished cleo tric power and lights can be relied on at all times, and under all conditions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-13

lodged in jail today for violating labor contract Ramsey had been fined for stealing ride on a train and r. M. Cooley paid him out of jail, Ramsey sign ing a contract to work out the amount. Cooley claims he worked one day and then disappeared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-13

The Talladega people are doing pretty well in missionary work. The First Methodist church is supporting a mis- sionary in Korea, the Presbyterian church sent MT. and Mrs. Debose to China years since, and two colored women from this city are active missionaries in Africa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-13

Invitations are out for the wedding of MT. Lawrence Hubbard to Miss Mary Lou Thomasson of Mississippi on June 20, and Solicitor Borden H. Burr to Miss Nell Forman of Ashville on June 26.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-13

Reuben Chapman Van Dusen, infant son of MT and Mrs. Don C. B. Van Dusen, died yestreday afternoon after brief ill- ness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-13
CONv|CTS ESCAPE THE CITY BAST|LE Knockers Club Object to Wein-
 erWurSt Stand MOURN MORGAN'S DEATH The Beloved Senator Was Once Cit- zen of TaIIadega, Where He
 Practiced Law for a
 Time.
MOURN MORGAN'S DEATH

Talladega, June 12.-tSpecial )-Three convicts of the city, sentenced for varying periods, from 100 days to twenty five days, broke out of the city prison and made good their escape last night. All of them were negroes. By some means they se- cured an iron bar six inches long by one inch wide. With this they pounded on the locks until the tumbrils fell and after escaping from the cell they used a section of gas pipe to prize the bars of the window Chief Grogan expects to capture them soon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-13

is yet in a fine state of preservation. He was an officer in the First Methodist church and selected the site and prepared the deed for the ground on which the church building now stands It is more than likely that some public action will be taken here in regard to his death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-13

The news of the death of Senator John Tyler Morgan was heard with genuine sorrow by all the old people in this city
 Senator Morgan lived here a long while, and practiced law during his early man. hood at this bar His former home here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-13

The City Council at it's last meeting granted franchise to the Louisville and Nashville railroad, which on its face merely asked the privilege of crossing an alley between the Baker property and the Morett building. Alderman Boynton of the board voted no the passage of the ordinance, which was passed under sus- pension of the rule requiring a months delay. There is a legal battle now pend ing in the courts between the Birming ham and Atlantic railroad and the Louis vile and Nashville railroad, and Alder man Boynton evidently was of the opin- ion that the ordinance would affect this litigation