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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-21
MUST KEEP FROM
WILD IRISHMA AN S"

William Reddlngton. % years old, Ia
district court this morning pleaded gull
" 60 being vagrant. though he said
that while he had been loahng about the
city FOR three weeks he had worked IN
Maine all summer mp Co that time.
Sergt. Muldoon said that the man has
been arrested several times for drunken
ness. once FOR revelling. and once for
stealing "A pint or beer lie said that the
policemen have had him under survcil-
lance. that they report he makes friends
with people when they are drunk and
that though they have no evidence they
believe that he gets his living by stealing
from them.
N was said that he travels with n gang
which hangs about the saloon on Foun-
tain street known as the wild Irish
mans ON his promise To take the pledge.
TO go 20 work and keep away from the
Wild lrlshmans he was placed on pro.
hntiun.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-21
REMARKABLE DEPLETION
OF THE u. S. ARMY

Washington, Dec. 2i.--The war de-
partment has Issued circular prepared
by Capt. Johnson Hagood OF the Coast
Artillery corps showing the depleted
condition of the army owing TO the
small pay received by the officers and
men. The circular was prepared at the
request OF congress and Is intended as
an argument in favor of the passage
of the Dick -Capron pay bin. which pro-
vides a graduated increase In the pay
OF the officers and men OF the army.
The circular shows that the present
pay OF n sergeant is SIS per month. or
corporal SIS and OF a private si3. From
1854 TO 1871 the rates were $50, SIS and
SIS respectively, which shows that the
enlisted men get less pay today than,
they did 40 years ago In contrast to
this the circular shows the large in
crease Of pay OF the ordinary workmcn
I'm civil life during that period
The department had no trouble I'm
securing recruits up TO 1901, when tho
actual listed strength OF the army was
1870. Since that time the actual
strength of the army has dwindled until
there was on Oct. Is last only 50,1e0 en-
listed men. ON that date the caval-
~ arm was 1880 men short OF its au-
thorized quota, the field artillery ease.
the coast artillery 9S05 and the infantry
66g7. This gives n total shortage In
the army OF 90 Is out OF an authorized
strength of 63.ti2.
In behalf OF an increase in pay for
the officers OF The army the circular
says that the frequent change OF sta
travelling a heavy drain on an officers
pay. The circular cites the fact that
congress has increased the pay OF Its
members so per cent. The service pay
bill which is now pending before con-
a conference -be'ween representatives. of
the army. tho navy and the revenue cut
ter service and is intended TO provide a
GERS and enlisted men OF the various
services.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-21
EL0PED TO WE'D,
COUPLE COULDN'T
WAIT A YEAR

Boston, Dec. 4.--Because they couldn't
wait until next fall, the time set by their
parents for their marriage. w. Gordon
Coogan. Harvard student son of promi-
nent New York and Newport people and
Miss Dorothea avemeyer Potter, a grand
daughter OF the late Theodore flavemeyer,
eloped from New York and arc now living
in this city. The hurried marriage was
brought about to prevent any possible pa
rental objection, but now both families
have submitted to the nuptials OF their
children
The bride is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs Edward Clarkson Potter OF West
Chester, n. Y. The groom is son of Mr..
and Mrs. James j. Coogan OF Fifth ave-
nue.. New York. and Newport The brides
father is nephew of Bishop Henry c.
Potter.
This is the letter. which upon its ar
rival at the Coogan and Potter house
holds in New York told the story OF the
elopement:
1--WE felt that since you have consented
TO our engagement that there would be no
objection TO our marriage and We couldn't
see what object there wss In waiting
whole year"
Mr.. Coogan. Sr.. was not satisfied with
the letter and wanted proof. SO he went to
the Rev. Richard Hughes OF the Cathedral
parish, who confirmed the report.
There is only one thing l regret. Mr..
Coogan said. "and that is that Archbishop
Farley did not perform the ceremony. MY
wife and ] We're married by Archbishop
CorIigan and our children were confirmed
by Archbishop Farley"
The couple intend TO spend their honey
moon in Boston. at least the greater part
OF IT, Coogan H. just past 81 and In his
second year at Harvard. His bride Is
one year his junior. They were married
last Wednesday
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-21
PAPER CRITICISM
CAUSE OF SUIT

Paris. Dec 3i.--Victorien Sardou, the
dramatst and one OF the theatres OF this
city. have brought suit for $1,000 and S2O,- .
ooo respectively against tho Matin for
publishing criticism OF play before
Its first production
Following the traditional practice In
Paris a dress rehearsal was given the
night before the first production for Jour
naiists. dramatic critics etc. hut with
the understanding that no criticism OF the
piece should be published until after the
first night IL was this understanding that
the Matin violated. About 20 years ago
Gil Clas failed 10 comply with this tra-
dition In regard 10 another one OF NJ Sar-
dou's plays. The author secured 5000
which he gave 20 the Authors associa-
ton.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-21
BROKER 0L|PHANT

Continued from Page One) -
III. Olphant < Co about $4,000 and there
was 10 his credit In the Fifth Avenue
bank exactly $3.50. His other visible as
sets consisted OF $1l i'm cash. a bottle OF
Scotch whiskey a mortphine outfit with
needles and tubes, and pair OF faded
blue pajamas.
BULLET THROUGH ABDOMEN.
The surgeons at the Hudson street
hospital last night performed an opera
tion on Mr.. Oliphant. but II was unsuc
cessful. He came out OF the effects OF
the either satisfactorily. but the nature
of the wound bullet through the cen
tire of his abdomen, which pierced the
larger intestine. was necessarily mortal.
The coroner who went over the bunch
of letters. account books. the slips which
represented his daily opera tions with his
brokers and sheets of figures wherein he
had set down profits and losses came TO
the conclusion that DR. Geger lost $50
600 In little more than a year and that
when he went 10 Mr.. Oliphant's Office
yesterday he was no better than a crazy
man. In any case his health was poor
-he was addicted to morphine-and his
correspondence Indicated that he be-
lieved he had been victimized.
Mr. Oliphant talked TO DR.. Geiger two
hours in the morning. explaining that
Geiger not only had no money TO his
credit with the firm. but that he owed
James III. Oliphant & Co. about $4,000.
At 1880 Mr.. Oliphant. having a luncheon
engagement. excused himself and left
the office. When he returned at a few
minutes past o'clock DR.. Geigcr was
waiting for him.
Here again. Geiger?" Mr.. Oliphant
asked and walked over to his own desk
in a corner of the big room, and Geiger
followed him. They talked quietly for
five minutes and then Mr.. Oliphant
started 10 walk down the room ana mo
toned for Geiger TO follow. They
stepped into a small room not much
bigger than closet where books aud
papers Of one kfvpi and another were
stored or on file and which contained
large table. What followed then Mr..
oliphant related briefly to the coroner.
oLIPHANTs STORY.
"Dr. Geiger asked me TO buy moro
stock for him without his putting UP
extra margin. l refused because his col
lateral was exhausted and he owed us
considerable money. ! told him the best
I could do for him was to keep his ac-
count open for n month.
HE said sharply. Us that all YOU are
going to do for me?'
II said. That's all and started to
turn away
Before had time 20 take one step
he had a pistol out Of his pocket and
close 10 my stomach and he fired with
out another word After that I remem-
ber hearing two shots and wondered
dimly II Geiger had shot me again or
himself
Mr. oliphant fell back on the table
lying there unconscious FOR a short time
perhaps 10 or 20 minutes. 1t was plain
TO be seen that as the broker collapsed
Geiger jerked the revolver 10 his own
head and fired. The bullet furrowed his
right cheek and clipped a piece of his
upper lip. Then he jammed the muzzle
seuarely against his head. just back Of
and \ little below the left ear. and pulled
the trigger The bullet entered his brain
and he died instantly dropping in q
heap by ,he table where Mr. ouphsnt
hay.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-21
LANDLORD TRAMLY SAVES
THE LIFE OF A B0ARDER

James Brooks, a boarder at the home
OF Clovis Tramly, in the new village.
Gcorgiavillc was narrowly saved from
dragged lfalf conscious from his attic
room which he had set on fire by his
pipe. lie had fallen asleep and the pipe,
II Is supposed. dropped TO the bed cloth
ing.
Brooks is S6 years of age. Tie retired
early last evening. Landlord Tramly
thought nothing more OF his boarder UNI
III ne found smoke pouring from between
the cracks In the mans attic room. The
door was broken In. The room was i'm
flames. ON the bed lay Brooks half con
scious as the flames licked the bed cloth
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-21

ing all about him. Tramly grabbed his
boarder, and dragged him out into the
hallway. Then he rushed back into the
the window
Medical assistance was summoned and
today Brooks is resting comfortably. He
is slightly burned about THE body. 1t is
expected that few days will put him on
his feet again
Tramly Is of the opinion that Brooks
was smoking. ana that nc dropped off to
sleep. The pipe fell from his mouth. All
unconscious that he was in imminent
danger. he slept on. Probably the first
thing that he knew was when he found
himself Tying I'm the hallway.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-21
SECRETARY TAFT
BACK IN HARNESS

Washington. Dec. 2l.-One OF tho first
dispatches laid before Secretary Taft on
his return to the war department today
after an absence OF nearly four months
was from Manila, T. l.. telling OF the or
ganization under a new charter of the
Banco Espano, Filipino and the election
OF directors The despatch added: 1--WE
shall use our best efforts toward realiza-
tion of your policy Of advancement mate
rial welfare OF our country"
Secretary Taft reached the department
before 10 o'clock and got to work on tho
mass of papers which were awaiting his
attention. He also had conferences with
various officers of the department and
made much headway In familiarizing him
self with the condition of affairs.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-21
Gov. Hughes Has Grippe

Albany. y. Y, Dec. 2i.-Gov. Hughes
was obliged practically TO give up work
today on account OF tho grippe Hls
physician. pr. @. A. Gordham. urged him
90 40 to bed FOR few days but he re-
fused To do that and remained at tho
executive mansion Ito has cancelled
hts engagements I'M New York ON Mon
day which included The dinners of the
Ncw England society and the Ken
tuckians.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-21
REVOLVER FLOURISHER
HEAVILY FINED

Yesterday afternoon Patrolman Benso1
was called into a saloon on Pine street
20 arrest Albert Nelson. 81 years old. Vito
was IN there nourishing revolver and
he was arrested.
In district court this morning he plead
I'd guilty 20 carrying a concealed weapon
and was fined 50 and costs. He said hc
had the revolver az be was going io
Taunton 90 collect some money. lie could
not explain why he iourishod the rcvoi-
YER IA the saloon.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-21
REAL VAN DYCK
SOLD FOR 20 CENTS

Brussels. Dec. 21.--What is declared
20 be an authentic painting by Van
Dyck has been found among n bundle
OF miscellaneous articles which were.
lately sold az auction at the deserted
convent az Wacsmunster. near Bruges
~ IL n portrait OF Van Dycks sister.
who was a nun at Waesmunstcr The
buyer paid a franc. or 90 cents for the
lot and found the portrait within I'm
good condition.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-21
King Summons Parliament

London. Dec 2i-At privy council
held az buckingham Palace today King
Edward signed a proclamation definitely
uummoning parliament Go meet Jan. p
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-21

sp .~snot photograph Of Secretary Taft
as he was being carried in sedan chair
and surrounded by guards at Hong Kong.
China. The lower picture shows Secretary
Taft after he had visited the engine room
OF japanese warship and upon a wager
climbed through a ventilator, a feat which
he accomplished with great difficulty.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-21
SAILED.

Steamer Edgemont, New York.
Steamer St Croix. New York.
Steamer Pequonnock. New York.
Steamer City OF Haverhill. Fall River.
Steamer City OF Newport. Newport.
Steamer New Shoreham. Block Island
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-21
MARINE INTELLIGENCE
ARRIVED.

Steamer Dorchester. Johnson. Balti-
more.
Steamer Tuscan, Page. New York.
Steamer Peouonnock Pettigrew, New
York.
Steamer City OF Haverhili Ricketsou
Fall River.
steamer City of Newport. Lake. New
port.
steamer New shoreham, Fuller. Block
Island
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-06

/ WASHINGTON, d. c.. Dec. 5.--A no,
table feature OF the Rivers and Harbors
Congress convention now in session In
this city, was the Address delive-.'
| " - -'-st sHvN nv
'ames y Hill, president ot sls B.A,t
N'''ac'h who was introduced io u.
Uongreas a. GA ,,',,|S,s1 !" '''
= wizard OF transportation.
and one OF the greatest railroad builders
in the world" Hill was received with
enthusiasm by the delegates on declaring
that the railroad builders would support
cordially any proper plan OF develop
ment OF the legitimate waterways OF
the United States. lie produced iiguses
to show the traffic OF the country WAS
so great and growing so tremendously
1t is beyond the physical power Of the
railroads to handle II.
Hill made the important and signihr
cant statement regarding the feeling ci
tho railroads toward legislation direete
against rail carriers and declared al tn.
railroads asked was permissio.l 10 con
duct their business in proper way un,
der fair regulations and fair laws. Com
nittees visited Cannon and Fairbank.
and sought aid in securing annual ap'
propriations OF fifty millions for i'm
provement of waterways. Cannon said
he would oppose any bond issue for tht
purpose but said the waterways con
gress was working on right lines. Fair
banks said he would support the move
mcnt for the appropriations mentioned
in the memorial presented BY the com
mittee.
Governor Cummins. Of Iowa. In a
forceful address declared il was evident
the United States must either stop doing
business or must bring to the railroads
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-06

the mighty help Of the waterways OF
the land.
Governor Hoke Smith. OF Georgia, the
principal speaker at tonight's session,
eclared the influence OF the railroads
in politics has helped in the past TO
check proper appropriations for the de-
yelopment Of the waterways OF the
country.
Smith advocated an increase Of the
appropriation Of fifty million, asked for
by the rivers and harbors commission
each year for development Of the water
ways. of five millions year until we
shall have at least one e,hundred.million.
dollar appropriation from Congress every
year for such purposes.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-06
ADJ0URNS UNTIL MONDAY.
Senate and House Hold Brief Sessions
and do Nothing.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5,--The Senate
was in session today an hour and half,
adjouring until Monday. Senator Frye,
Of Maine, was elected president pro tenn
Senator Daniel, OF Virginia, being given
the complimentary vote for the honor by
his Democratic colleagues. Most OF tn,
session was taken up by tho introduction
Of bills.
The House was in session ten minute
attending to no basiress beyond agree
ing to make a response to the greeting
Of the new state of Oklahoma, and ad
iourned until Monday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-06
REvERSES DECISION.
Federal Court Has no Authority 10 Issue
Injunction.

RALEIGH, n. g., Dec. 5.-The state
supreme court in a decision handed down
last nisdt reversed Judge Long of the
superior court in the matter OF the $780,,
900 fine imposed on the Southern Rail
way Company for selling passenger
tickets at rate in excess OF two and n
quarter cents, the state rate. At the
same time the decision ailirms the act OF
the court and the constitutionality OF
the legislative act prescribing punish.
ment of agents and any officials OF the
road Tor selling tickets at an excess
rate, the bringing Of penalty suits OF
$500 each by individuals against the
corporation for violating the law and
holding that the federal court has no
authority TO issue an injunction against
bringing suits, criminal or civil, against
the railroad
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-06
EDUCATE CROWN PRINCE

SEOUL. Korea, Dec. 5.--The crown
prince and suite, accompanied by Prince
Ito, the japanese president general, left
Seoul today for Japan. The visit Is for
the purpose Of completing the crown
princes education. and is generally ap'
nrnv-pd
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-06

receive. She must continue to wait, or
give bond in double the SIN OF the levy
before she can depart. Captain Nedelec
will decide today what course he will
pursue in the premise,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-06

The schooner Omega has cleared from
this port with 100000 feet OF lumber for
San Francisco, She finished loading at
the Simpson mills at Knappton. yestcr.
day, and will get away today Il possible.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-06

The Z, \ s. I, steamship Senator is
due down from Portland at midnight on
Saturday, and viii leave out from San
Francisco early on Sunday morning,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-06

The Y, ;, snag boat Mathloma, which
for years has been employed in dredging
the Willamette river has arrived down
at this end OF the river system and will
do a good bit OF work in Gray's River
pulling snags and dredging the worst
spots in It's brief length.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-06

The American ship Henry Willard has
finished ,fischarging her 1000 tons OF coal
at the Elmore dock in this city and has
gone on to Portland; leaving up on the
hawsers OF the Harvest Queen yesterday =
morning.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-06

The steamer Sue II, Ehnole is loaded
and ready for sea and will get away for
Tillamook today or tomorrow.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-06
R|VERSAND HARBORS|
Convention Listens to Many Not.
able Speakers.
ALL ADVOCATE DEVELOPMENT

Memorial Presented to Cannon and Fair.
banks--uncle Joe Win Not Recon-.
mend Bond Issue for Appropriation
Fairbanks Win do All in His Power,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-06

Washington-Cape Alvayr, Umatilla
Reef Breaker located.
The commanding officer Of ,he coast
and geodetic survey steamer Explorer
under date Of August -, lle0, reports
the existence Of breaker shout IL
miles n, 81, 80 minutes Il, true n. by L,
Ia f. Mag,l from umatila Reef. sea.
coast OF Washington, II is estimated
that the depth ever the mek, which Isl
small in extent is from 4 to ) fathoms, |
1t lies just within the dar sector OF
Cape Flattery Light, Approximate posi-.
ion: Lat. IS l2 mintues 04 sections n,
long. IA 10 min os SEE, W. j. Me
>ulty, n. T.. U. $. photographic Office,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-06

The steamer General Washington Is
lying at the Astoria Iron Works dock,
nearly completed, the finishing touches
being put on. She win ply between As.
toria anl Deep River and will ID yer,
comfortable vessel,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-06

The British bark Largo Bay. Captain
Mcleod, GO days from Valparaiso, for
Portland, in ballast, was the first ship
to enter this port yesterday, crossing IN
at I o'clock in the morning. She had an
7. .,,..r. .,rtful trip up the two American
-. ~ n,sa 70 the metropolis for
grain for Europe. .e
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-06
BAR, BAY AND DECKS
Three -Riggers Crossed
In Yesterday.
MATHL0MA in GRAY'S HARBOR

Rosecrans Down and Ready for Sea-
Willard Leaves up River--Senator Due
Out on Sunday Morning Next-~water-
front Items Of Interest,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-06

Star Theatre
PROGRAM
FOR WEEK OF DECEMBER o, 1907.
Programme Subject to Change.
Overture . ....,..,........i Ida Durling
Retained another week
J0HNES AND RAIvELLES
In their Comedy Sketch Entitled.
"A Rube's Visit"
Our Popular Baritone
DICK HUTcHINS
+ Sing: "Whcn the Harvest Moon ID
Showing on the River" Change hurs,
day, only Message From Home. Sweet
Home"
SADIE REYNOLDS
Singing and Dancing Soubrctte.
MCGEE & COLLINS
In their original sketch entitled, "The
Colored Highball."
RICHARD CHARLES q co.
A comedy sketch In one.act.
THE STAR0ScOPE
VIII present "The Monks vengcnce"
Change Notwithstanding Interesting
ADMISSION 70 and 40 cents
MATrNEES 10 cents
Morning Astorian, 90 cents per month
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-06

II is oredihly reported in this city that
lChlef Engineer J. +, jackson. formerly
lof the famous and lamented steamship
columbia, will come out on the Rose
ICity as chief, when that vessel is ready
to leave the bay City on her initial run
in the =. 4 s. +, line, II is said that
the Rose City will he commanded either
by Captain kidhtop OF by Captain
Mason nov Of the Costa Rica.
The steamer Washington is On her
way to this port from San Francisco,
having left there yesterday afternoon afternoon,
HIS bar pilot haak ~ = ~S-.';1ssT l. !
ready loaded for her station and will
leave out today ii all things are favor
able. Captains Staples, Leighton and
Swensen, OF the pilot association, will
70 to sea in her.
The schooner Jno. A, Campbell arrived
in port yesterday from Redondo, and
will load lumber outward. 4.,
~ t-''
Captain Richardson OF the handsome
Columbine expects to make 1t to sea
and Puget Sound today, with supplies
ior Destruction Island and other points
He has been deferred by weather and
bar here for some days.
Rio, 100 days from Hamburg, via Ho'
bart stowu, cement laden for Portland
and consigned to W. P. Fuller \ Co.
crossed in yesterday morning at 1880
o'clock. and is in the channel awaiting
towage to Portland. Captain Rio has
nothing OF significance to report for the
voyage, except that the only gale he
struck in the Pacific was of the Column
bia bar on Tuesday last. All well.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-06

coasts, and goes 20 Tue '"e'i0p''s lsf
grain for Europe. s.
The oil tank steamer Rosecrans came
down the river yesterday at ii o'clock
a. m. and will so to sea on the early
food this morning.
L
The French bark Eugene Schneider,
which was sighted off the bar on We'd
nesday afternoon, was not seen yester'
day but will probably enter port today.
She is known to have bar pilot on
board. Captain Hobard is in command
OF the Schneider. and she is 66 days out
from Newcastle, Australia.
t~ rzx
The British ship Ulenelvan, Captain
Robbins, IS days out from Valparaiso, IN
ballast for Portland and consigned TO
Kerr, Clifford 4 Co., crossed in yesterday
about noon and is in the city channel
waiting for towage up the river. she
had no news of the voyage OF any I'M
pcrtance to communicate.
The French ship Marechal dTurrenne
is in the lower harbor waiting nteln-
genee from Washington on the question
of the fine of $500, levied against her on
her arrival in this port in October, fol
failing to file her manifest with th'
customs officials here. The fine was pro
tested, and ii is this opinion OF the de
partments officials she is waiting tC
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-06

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