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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05
R0OSEvELTS
NOT COMING
TO NEWPORT

II Is now positively stated that the pres
ident and Mrs. Roosevelt will not visit
Newport, as has been previously rumor-
ed. With one exception II is said the pres
ident will remain at his Sycamore Hill
home throughout the summer. The one
exception is that on Aug. 20, the president
will attend the anniversary celebration at
Provincetown. Mass, of the landing of
the Pilgrim Fathers.
Rumor also got afioat that the presi-
dent and his wife were to be the guests
of Hon. James Bryce. the English am
bassador, at 1ntervale. n. III. This rumor
yster Bay that the president will take no
part I'm any social functions during the
summer except when his official duties
demand II.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05
TRANSPORT CAME
TO FRISCO PORT

San Francisco. Aug. 5.-The transport
Warren. which left on Saturday for the
Philippines with troops and passengers
was compelled by a breakdown OF its ma
chnery. TO put back TO port when so
miles out at sea.
An examination revealed the fact that
one OF the condenser tubes was in such a
bad condition that salt water was running
through and mixing with fresh water.
Chief Engineer Donnelly OF the transport
department is in hope that new tubes
can be installed by Tuesday.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05
MAYOR OF JUAREZ is
ACCUSED OF SMUGGLING

FL Paso, Tex, Aug. 5.--The supreme
federal court, sitting I'm Juarez for the In
vestlgation OF the wholesale smuggling
operations uncovered in that city. pre-
ferred formal charges yesterday against
Mayor Silvano Montemayor. who disap-
peared on Monday night OF last week.
Smuggling Of 20 cars OF wheat Is specified.
II convicted he Is liable for duties and
penalties amounting TO $4,000 and twelve
years imprisonment other charges much
more serious are pending against Monte
mayor
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05
GAUDEhs' BODY
To Be CREMATED
ON WEDNESDAY

Cornish, N H.. Aug. 5-The funeral Of
Augustus Saint Gaudens. the sculptor.
who died at his home here Saturday eve-
ming. has been arranged for Wednesday
afternoon at o'clock at Aspect the
sculptor's home.
The services will be attended only by
the relatives and closest friends. and Rev.
o. b. Emerson. a retired Unitarian min
lister of Cambridge. Mass. and a brother
in-law OF Mrs. Saint Gaudens will Off
ciate. In accordance with the wishes of
the sculptor, the body will be cremated.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05
Boy Drowned at Worcester

Worcester. Mass, Aug. 5.-Lso
Brown, aged Is years. while canoeing
on Lake ouinsisamond yesterday af-
ternoon, was drowned. he lived on
Ward street in this city, and his body
has not been recovered. Brown. with
James McHueh. a lad OF the same ags.
was racing n canoe In which were
two other boys. Both were padding
on the same side Of the craft and when
they attempted 10 change their Doei-
tions. the canoe was overturned. Nc
Hugh managed to swim ashore
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05
williams IS
PROBABLY THE
LUCKY man

Jackson. Miss, Aug. 5.-Until the votes
cast in the Democratic primary of last
Thursday are canvassed this week, the
result of the contest for nomination for
United States senator will to certain ex-
tent remain in doubt.
Complete unofficial returns show a plu-
rality OF more than 1000 votes in favor of
Congressman John Sharp Williams over
Gov. Vardaman, but neither Gov. Varda-
man nor his managers will concede de-
feat, declaring that the official review of
the vote will show the governors nominal
ton.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05

that the action was sanctioned by the as
siciation and that those employing this
method did so without his knowledge.
ELECT DELEGATES.
Boston Bartenders' union will next sun
day elect delegate to the international
convention at Toledo Aug. IL. President
Richard w. Clarity and Secretary Mar
tin j. Matinee have been unanimously
elected as two OF the Boston unions three
delegates.
There must be some mistake in the
above date, as the local in this city an
nounced the date for October instead of
August.
SAME APPLIES HERE.
Before the end OF this month we ex-
pect TO have every freight handler en-
ployed by the New Haven railroad at the
Boston terminal division In the union and
the roads men again absolutely organized
under one affiliation, was the statement
made by the officers of Freight Handlers
union 20 yesterday.
Without doubt the results from the
work of organization which have been go
ing quietly on here for the past two
months the Providence division OF the
Freight Handlers union will have sue
ceeded in unionizing every man in the
employ. IL Is stated that the freight
clerks have also made large gains and
the movement is extending all along the
line.
TRANSFERS AT BOSTON.
The fourth annual convention OF the
Teamsters' International union in Boston
today had more delegates in attendance
than any previous gathering or the or
ganization. almost $50 responding to the
roll call at the opening session today. The
delegates received a three-fold welcome
at today's session, Mayor Fitzgerald ex-
tending the freedom OF the city to them;
d. d. Driscoll, secretary-treasurer OF the
Massachusetts branch of the American
Federation OF Labor welcoming them In
behalf OF organized labor. and President
John F. Tobin of the Boston council du-
plicating Mayor Fitzgeraids welcome'
The chief interest among the delegates
entered in the fight for reelection OF
President Cornelius p. Shea OF Boston
who is opposed by JOHN f. Tobin, Presi-
dent of the Boston council.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05
ENGLISH FLAG
NOW FLOATS On
ISLE ROYALE

Port Arthur. Can. Aug. 5.--Canadians
led by Capt s. e. Young. OF the Ninety-
sixth Regiment. started a naphtha launch
for Isle Royale in Lake Superior. on FRI
day night, with the intention of hoisting
a British iag on the island and formally
declaring the territory a part Of the Brit
ish empire and a part OF Canada.
Isle Royale has been held since early In
the last century by the United States. but
Canadians resist the supposition that the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05
Gets Legion of Honor

Paris. Aug Sharon Edouard De
Rothschild. OF the firm OF De Rothschild
Freres. bankers OF this city. has been dec
GRATED with the cross OF the Legion Of
Honor.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05
To Protect Britishers

Gibraltar. Aug 5.-The British armored
cruiser Antrim sailed for Casa Blanca to-
day TO watch over British interests at
that port.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05


Local 116 OF the Brewery Workers held
an important meeting yesterday afternoon
in Labor Temple. The regular routine
business was transacted. and some secret
work, not given out for publication.
RECEIVE NOTICE IN ENVELOPE.
Boston carpenters employed by several
frms received their wages In envelopes
supplied from the Master Carpenters' as
sociation Office on Saturday. They had
printed upon them a section OF the
fright to work and he employed" argu-
ment of the local Master Builders asso-
ciatTon. The envelopes stated that the en-
ployers were unalterably opposed TO the
closed shop. extolled the right to work
ana stated that rssn aof ability and push
were most desired and that such men
would be paid wages corresponding to
their worth.
william III. saywsrd. the secretary Of
3he Master Builders association denied
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-02
BIG REWARD FOR
SMALL KINDNESS
After Ten Years Beggar Sends
His Benefactor a Thousand
Dollar Bill.
WAS HUNGRY GAVE HIM MEAT
Recipient Of Money Has No Idea from
Whom % Camc-Lcttcr Mailed
Do Sew York.

New York. Sow 2.-on Christmas
evening. 1855. John McNuiiy a man
in moderate circumstances, while re-
turning from hIs home. aided O. beg
gar who stopped him on the street
and applied for aims The man in-
sisted on getting his benefactors
name and address. saying that some
day perhaps De might be able to
shoN DIS appreciation.
McNuly thought no more OF the
mntter unW lnst night upon return-
up from hls work hs opened "a letter
which had come Tor him and found
enclosed $1,000 bin and brief LETT
ter which read
"pear Sir Enclosed you viii md
81 600. in payment for your kindness
and your merry Christmas EiVcn 20
nae nine years ago. when I was broke
and wanted "a meat 4 have travelled
considerably in many y,aces since
that night but I have always rcmcm-
h,red your kindness Take this ana
use a. Believe me. yours, ~
McNulfy has no idea ~ the Identity
Of the grateful man The ltttCr was
mailed from the financial district IA
this city,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-02
GIVES STREET A CHANCE.
Judge Diehl Harkeps to Piiinh plea
Tor Mercy.

F. A. street. a cripple, pleaded gull
~ in the criminal division of the city
court THIS morning 60 the charge Of
petit larceny. He was accused of steal
Ing 10 chickens from Mrs Mansfield for
whom ne worked. After admitting his
guilt, Street made an eloquent plea for
mercy. He called the attention Of the
oourt to his uI.fovtunaie condition.
Both his feet were amDutated several
yeacs ago ana he walks on artificial
limbs He said he had an obligation 10
meet and having no money deciAed 10
take the chickens ana make RESTITUTION
TO Mrs Mansfield when payday came.
This has been a lesson 20 me. cried
Street. Judge, / have always managed
10 make a living. | don't want 70 beg
and ] promise YOU / will never do any
thing Ike this again. Please don't send
me To Jail / have wife and she is
sick and needs my help
Mrs Mansfield was I'm court and the
cripples plea proved too much for hH
She asked Atty Daily 20 dismiss the
case Judge Diehl stated he would give
Street a chance and ordered his dis
charge
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-02
SALT LAKES TWIN TREASURES.

h n nc
mis- limos be uudb t o each Engagements
u
dt form striking s lesson a U m N tho nyntOd in
cr oorc~ha have d the rcan drIv uu
In % the p recorder j. % up
adpmrr~ ur ocrd an tn meeting p nnpuh The wnc
W wi "N council Jump
Tn ctytv ryrsic c TREASURY o for advertising Tho cn,t
amounts know Ia an m M % w Of ID 10 adj
vide for krurr euaau vrg aun
annth g T Ia year. doubt IN
Tf vine correct the The are wrong e., @ tribune Il ad,0us
ug jut la % h hare 10 a - a department Il ON other
POI upuS
b. he f Of % 81 per
thai
uorhm saved he ri p 10 o. c or N Is
Mr. rotor % % nj b s r ne him? Never why
Here f. the
tho u,uc. the
hNnt, the Amer part
Trhuu th eft a. % % IN sun Interest
% u bono II r 70 q
own by C on tn city
PRINTING 10 ~ 81
The perpetual of nrban'rr c and tcc dion 10 g r tho
Two Naurse~ vital the financial f. 20 he sal
Hence che las brow b h or
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-02
Five Hundred People Make Es-
cape from the Burning
Plaza, Chicago.
DIFFICULTY IN GETTING OUT.
Some Forty Women Becoming
Exhausted, Carried Down
Ladders by Firemen.
Policemen and Members OF Fire De-
purmcut Made More Than a Hum
drcd and Iirir gcscucs.

Chicago. Sow. --Mo.a than So
guests of Che plaaJ hotel Nor,h avenue
and CLARK streets. Iod from their
rooms Boz confusion carly today when
flames H the basem.u of the hosteiry
broke ou' THE building was quickly
Oiled with smoke and many Of the
guests had difficulty In reaching tho
street. About 100 men and women
ueJ down the Ere escape to the nrst
1orI. from where they were assisted
lr uremgn. rhe fire which started IN
The laundry spread rapidly and O. few
minutes after the alarm was sounded
the entire building was Allied with
smoke.
The hotel is eight stories high and
has accommodations for about 1000.
Tho ga ssts, most OF them thinly clad.
sought refuge iu stores nearby. Some
of them had been slightly affected hy
the smoke. About 40 women becom-
ing exhaust ed. were carried down lad
deus and fire escapes by dremen.
Mr Thurhart the night clerk and
two bell boys nearly lost their
lives n warming the guests of their
danger ANA assisted MANY in reaching
the street Whom the hremen reached
the building the fire escapes Were
crowded with frightened men and
women. Some of them jumped from
the second floor landings without
waiting TO be taken down.
Several were severely bruised. Mrs.
y. r. Stranger, the housekecper. was
overcome with smoke while warning
the guests and had 20 be carried out.
Atty. William Wise. who. with his
wife and S-year-old daughter. occupied
rooms on the fourth floor. became sep
arated from them in the confusion. The
attorney was nearly overcome by smoke
while looking for them. The child, sui.
] teriug from smoke, was found partl1
l exhausted ou the third floor and wa
| carried out 1y huemcn. Mrs. Wise als
/ reached the street safely
More than 100 rescucs We're made b.
| the policemen and hremen. There wer
several minor injuries, but no fatalltie
| or serious accidents.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-02
FLYNN AND JOHNSON
MEET THIS AFTERNOON

San Fmucisco Nov 2-The heavy
weight puTIsts Jack Johnson and
jim Flyun. VIII meet this afternoon
bob what 81 scheduled to be- a i5-round
glove contest az conroth's open air
arean on Mission street. Althourh
ihc betting Dr. two to one On favor OF
IOhnFon. the colored fighter, flynn
has many supporters who assert that
he has d good chance 10 win Last
night johnson weighed 1872 pounds.
and VIII be- about the same figure TO-
day. Flynn's weglht WAS i7ih pounds,
but he expects 40 get into the ring b
little heavier. Both men are reported
10 De- in prime condition. The hght
VIII begin al o'clock, unless knock
out cuts short the preliminary between
"pcnyn" nd. Marfiu and spike"
Kennedy. which n 10 begin al 2.i0 p.
IA. Billy Roche VIII referee.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-02
GOV. APPOINTS DELEGATES.
Representative Men Chosen 10 Attend
Sessions OF Commercial Congress.

Gov. John G.. cutler has appointed
delegates 10 attend the eighteenth an
nual session OF the Transmississippi
Commercial congress to be held al Mus
kogec IN Oklahoma on Nov. 10 10 p.
The proclamation announcing the APP
polntments IS as follows;
Whereas. the eighteenth annual
session Of the Transuississippi Com
mercial congress win be- held at Musko-
gee I'm the new state OF oklahoma. Nov.
10 to p. 1907; and
whereas. an invitation has been eN-
tended 10 the governor 10 appoint dele
gates 10 the said congress;
Nov. therefore i, John e.. Cutler
governor Of the State OF Utah. do hero
by appoint the following named Bentle-
men as such delegates. Richard W.
Young OF Salt Lake county, John Hen
RS smith Of salt Lake county L. w.
Shurtln Of Weber county, George
Romnoy OF Salt Lake county. O.. A.
Quigley OF salt Lake county John r.
Barnes Of Davis county. j. u. Lannan
of salt Lake county. James Godfrey
of Salt Lake county W. j Bauette 81
salt Lake county, Henry II Blood Of
Davis county. ID H. Burnley nj Salt
Lake county. John n. Murdoch of Bca-
yer county }. = Cahoon of salt Lake
county s. %. Benniun OF Salt Lake
county J ". W. Fitzgerald of salt
Lake county. william II HaIEh of salt
Lake county. ]. a. Benton of salt Lake
county. s. ~ Love OF salt Lake coun-
IS. j. ~. BURNER on Salt Lake coun-
ty. Thomas y Page OF SAT- Lake coun-
~, j. A. Hyde Of Iunb county d. II.
Rolapp OF Weber county.
I'm testimony whereof ! have hore-
unto Get my hand and caused the great
seal Of the STATE OF Utah to be hereto
affixed
Done a. salt Lake city this 2nd day
OF November A ID 1907
JOHN g.. CUTLER
Governor
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-02
STRIKE AvERTED
TEMPORARILY.
British Amalgamated Society Of
Railway Servants PostpOneS
Action on Resolution
TILL AFTER CONFERENCE.
Public Sentiment IN Strong Men VIII
Go slow Before Going to
Extremes.

London Nov. 1.-The prospects that
the president Of the board Of trade,
Lloyd-Georgc may be able TO avert
the general strike by arranging a COM
promise were brighter today. fun
meeting Of the executive committee
Of the Amalgamated Society Of Rail-
way Servants was held this morning.
and it was decided to postpone all ac-
ton on yesterdays resolutions in favor
Of a strike until after the conference
which is TO talSa place with Mr.. Lloyd
George Nov 6. to which he has invited
the society TO send representatives.
Richard Bell, MP, general secretary
Of the society and leader Of the strike
movement probably will head the del
egation.
A meeting OF the parliamentary COM
mittee OF the trades union congress
was to have taken place next Monday
and "A joint meeting Of this commit
tee with committees representing the
General Federation Of Trades union
ana OF the Labor party had been ar
ranged for next Tuesday, but Mr..
Bell has written TO the secretary OF
tnc FIRST named organization suggest
ting that the meetings be postponed
lowing to a change OF circumstances
1 don't think It viii be necessary 10
call them together at this stage
This is regarded as "A signihcant
step. becou use the two meetings We're
10 have been considered In order 10
support the railway men II they went
me circumstances 10 which MT.
Bell referred 10 are.
Mr.. Lloyd Georges invitation 10 the
conference Of November.
The plan OF the president OF the
board OF trade Is 20 form n permanent
hoard of Cancellation with an equal
number Of representatives Of the COM
panles and Of the men and having an
independent chairman. The railroad
directors apparently are willing 10
aaopt the plan. but the question aris-
es whether the men. having demand
l cd complete recognition Of their unions
and direct dealings between the man
ayers OF the roads and the unions, viii
accept such "a substitute
The partisans OF the railways refer
90 yesterdays resolution as being "A
bluff iutondr7 o. friuhten the railroad
magnstes and the supporters Of
uniotis say noe atmosphere has cleared
for action and that while II has not
actually declared war, o. has given It's
| executive mandate Tor war
Public feeling against the strike IS
-o strong that the men are bound 20
go slow So long as the companies show
any disposition 90 arrive at COM
promise arrangement.
The railroad men will hold "A mass
meeting AZ Albert han here ON sunday
I uiRht. and Populations from an parts
OF the United Kingdom VII be- present
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-02
MARTELLs STORY
NEWTON DISCHARGED.
VIII Not BE Tried for Obtaining Money
Under False Prctcnscs.

ATTY. william Newton WIN not have
10 stand trial IA the district court on the
charge of obtaining money hy false pre-
lenses. such was the decision of Judge
o. 3. Diehl this morning
Newton was arrested several months
ago ON "a complaint sworn 90 By "A
man named Olsen who alleges that he
had been robbed of "a check flr $500 by
negro woman. Olson claimed Newton
got possession of the check through
"a man named HrllIH and that the attnr-
ney knew at Doe umo that the check
had been stolen. When the prosecution
presented Its case several weeks ago.
Br0ls testified that lu The presence ~
O. urEr0 named Wood De gave Newton
the check. Olsen testified that ne
had made an agreement with Newton.
after thg check was stolen to recover
the same. ana admitted that be signed
am agreement with tnr attorney mat
the latter was Oh receive 800 Tor hls
services lu recovering the check
m next developed Chat man namol
Sears bad got hold of the check in
some NaN lud raHled If fur Olson.
Tho latter admitted to some off the 0fi-
GERS that Sears cashed the check.
later De- declared that "a negro Woman
had stolen b. from him and That nrolls.
who De- white man. got Do nom Tho nee
gr0 woman and gave it t0 Newton.
Brulls declared thc transfer took place
BOO thc presence uf Wood. After pros
ecuti0n introduced itF evidence. the
case eas continued fnr several weeks.
ana lhis morning was called again f0r
the purpose of the defense Offering tos-
iiWouz.
Onl two witnesses were called by
Atty. s0ren X Christensen. representing
New ion dld not have the check and
that hrolls ana not give The paper f0
Now f0u They were Wood end the DE-
PENDANT wood testified that the state
ment made hy Hroils was untrue. that
Newton rho defendant nlao made a
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-02
ADJUDGED NOT GUILTY.

T.. r. Cove and z. j. EVerul. charged
with interfering With am officer ver
found not guilty and discharged by
Judge Dleh this morning. Cove and
EverIl were arrested b. Soecial OIL
Ger Middleton. doorkeeper at the Au-
dtorIum rink ON Richards street The
Officer alleged that Cove and Everl
attacked him and tried 90 prevent him
from arresteiug drunken man Who
tried To create a disturbance iu Tho
lobby OF the rink The court decided
the men were not guilty and ordered
their discharge.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-02
FRANK CANNON IN IDAHO.
l. Editing the New Dubois Weekly.
The Sclmitar In Boise,

Frank j. Cannon VINO has Tor some
time been out Of employment iu his
speciality Of stewing and broilne
hierarchs, has now found another OPP
portunity 10 ply his trade His co..
worker and fellow sufferer from oc-
casional attacks OF ptomaine poison
ing Fred r. Dubois has gathered him
IN as editor OF the new Dubois week
~. the Scimitar. recently founded in
Idaho. II is the weapon through
which Dubois hopes 10 carve his way
back to political favor and Mr. Can
non has developed a hope, since he
left the kearns organ, or carrying his
services in Idaho 10 some successful
end He will begin his duties at once.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-02
PosrorFTcE FoR RoEBIING.

Roebling n. j.. Nov. President
Roosevelt has granted this place a post
office ON account OF the wonderful ac-
tlvity Of the stork herea bouts. A dele
CATION OF citizens called at the White
House and told him that there had been
births in nine-teuths of the 300 fam
lilies since the place was established
az a manufacturing center two years
ago. Before the delegation got back
home Mr. Roosevelt had abolished rural
free del-Sry On Roebling by appointing
a. J.. Major postmaster. F0rty-two
births in the last week brings the town
To- the front as the champion stork COM
munity OF New Jersey.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-02
TRANSFERRED TO U. S. COURT.

A suit was today transferred from
The Third district To- the federal courg
wherein j. IT. Weimer is plaintiff and
A. ID. Thomson is defendant Il is
alleged In the complaint that a con-
tract was entered into by the par
ties at Duluth Oct 1, 1906, Tor the
purchase by defendant OF 10000 shures
OF stock of the Ohpir Tunnel COM
pany at l5 cents per share. that 5000
Of the amount was paid and that
THERE IS balance due plaintiff Of So
500 with interest. S2663. % 90 an for
which sum Judgment is prayed for.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-02
SEVENTY-FlVE MILLIONS IN
DIVIDENDS DISTRIBUTED.

New York. Nov. 2.--Hauks ana trust
companies distributed yesterday $ds-
100000, presenting stock dividends ana
Interest on bonds This is the large {
distribution OF Bees Bind Iu November
in The history of tae country
or the yll.000U.I distributed. S45.-
600, 900 represented interest on bonds
and $50 100000 dividends declared by
industries. steam railroad and stree.
railway c0mpuu..s.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-02
VETERANS OF THE WAR
ENTERTAIN SECY. TAFT.

Manila. Nov. 2.-Secy TAFT is being
entertained BY the veterans OF the WAT.
Tho program of social engagements wlll
continue throughout next week, but
several days viii be devoted 90 the
discussion Of Important insular Affairs
with Gov Gen. Smith and the Philip
pine commissioners