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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-26
COXEY'ss S ideas
FOR CRUSADE
AGAINST RICH

ST. Ignace, Mich. Aug. 26.-"Gen." J. S.
Coxey. who since he led his army on its
famous march to Washington has become
well of in this worlds goods. has another
scheme in mind He told of 1t while on a
visit to the upper lake country during the
week. His march of years ago was simply
designed to procure work for the unem-
ployed in the construction of good roads
and public improvements, he explains.
The main feature or his idea now Is the
state absorption and operation of railroads
and other utilities necessary to the peo-
pies welfare.
Coxeys scheme provides for the pur-
chase of the holdings of great corpora
tions In a manner to make special tax
alton to that end unnecessary. This, he
claims, can be done by the Issue Of
long term bonds on the credit OF the
state. to run without interest and to
be deposited with the federal govern
ment in return for an issue OF currency
to the face value OF the securities. less
one per cent. for the expense OF fotation
Further celebrating his plan. he pro-
vides for the gradual abolition OF state
taxation. The loan from the national
government In to be liquidated from the
revenues accruing from the operation OF
the public utilities acquired, and from
this source also are to be paid the run
ming expenses of the state. thereby
making unnecessary for that purpose
levies on the properties OF the people.
In quite similar manner the General"
proposes the eventual extension OF the
idea to municipalities and counties. con-
templating the construction OF good roads
and other public works and the purchase
and operation of street-ear Hines, wafer
systems and lighting plants.
Coxoy declares the administrators
policy OF controlling the big corporations
10 d0opoad IN fail He calls II absurd ~
think of supervising and regulating these
great concerns when the ownership rests
with private interests. He looks upon pub
lie ownership as the veritable salvation OF
the country. and he is convinced its adop-
ton is only question OF time.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-26

The municipal and state campaigns were
Informally opened yesterday by three
gatherings Of Democrats and others down
the bay or at other assembly places. and
there was some plain-speaking at two OF
these gatherings. that held by the Tilden
club. which favors the denomination OF
Mayor Mccarthy and the gathering which
was expected to but did not declare for
the nomination OF Alderman John c.
Dunn in opposition TO the mayor.
While sentiment at the Tilden club out
ing was unanimous for the mayor. all
the Dunn speakers did not agree on his
program, James A. Williams making a
vigorous address out of harmony with
the Dunn designs but in harmony with
the sentiments of the Democratic city and
state organizations.
Dorney, at his gathering. declared that
his club is on the fence.
Report of the three outings are given
below:
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-26
TENNIS tourney
PLAY RESUMED
Hobart Defeats johnson and Larned Bests WestfaIl,
all in Straight Sets-LeRoy Repeats Trick in Bat
tie With Palmer.

The play in the national lawn tennis
championship tournament was resumed
at Newport today, with eight players
competing in the fifth round for the
honor OF getting into the semi-finals.
Each of the four matches were favored
by a large gallery. The contest on
the exhibition court was between Clar-
ence Hobart. the New York veteran,
and w. +. Johnson. the Philadelphia
school boy.
The enforced rest OF two days, caused
by the rain on Saturday. was OF benefit
to ALL and the younger players were
n much better condition as a result.
william A. Larned. who is regarded
as the most likely winner of the tour
nament, played Herbert l.. Westfall to-
day. Robert Leroy met r. III. Palmer.
and semp Russ played Fl. Mollen-
hauer.
The final match In the lnterscholastic
championship event was also on the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-26
SUMS RAYS
RUN ENGINE
some TIMES

Philadelphia, Aug. 26.-By using
the principle OF the common hot bed.
by which farmers grow fresh vege-
tables in the dead of winter, Frank
Shuman, chemist, thinks he has solved
the Ufd problem of converting the suns
heat into power. He now has an en-
gine running that gets it's power from
the sun. Shuman. who is the inventor
OF the concrete file used In skyscraper
construction and OF the wire glass.
says his machine will revolutionize the
motive power OF the world.
On the Shuman property in Tacony
there Is a wooden box so by so feet
sunk into the ground. 1t is covered
with a double top OF ordinary hot
house glass with a one-inch air space
between the layers. Instead of being
filled with greens II Is filled with coiled
iron pipes, painted black. These pipes,
filled with ether. connect with small
upright engine. The ether Is convert
ed to vapor in the bib box. passes
through the engine. developing three
and a half horsepower. thence into a
condenser and back again 10 the hot
box. No fuel is used. the heat OF the
sun convert the liquid into vapor.
The light rays OF the sun in this
latitude, Shuman says, can yield a tenn
perature OF about $50 or 400 degrees.
The rays penetrate the double glass
cover and are absorbed and converted
into heat rays by the dark metallic
surfaces OF the pipes. The air space
prevents the heat from escaping, and
whatever is in the pipes will boil. II
there Is water In the pipes II will bs
turned into steam, and that steam
can be used to run an engine, which
is Just what is being done here.
Shuman, who In n wealthy man
frankly admits that his machine will
not run I'm cloudy weather.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-26

days card. w. F. Johnson, OF the
University OF Pennsylvania assoca-
tion, who was one of the eight men
still competing In the nationals, played
against Arthur Sweetzer OF the Har-
ward ASSOCIATION.
For the first few games Hobart and
Johnson were very even. but after that
Hobart proved the steadier. while
Johnson's strokes lacked speen enough
TO force the play Hobart went to
the net oftener than has been char
acteristic OF his game I'm the past and
was very effective there. particularly
on lobs, which he killed with great
effect. Hobart took the first set at
6-4 and ran three games in the sec
ond before Johnson got one. Johnson
made a good stand with the score
b--2 against him and got one game and
the lead In the next. but Hobart was
too steady, and after five deuces made
IL game and set at 6-4 and Ga.
w. A. Larned beat III. l. Westfall.
6-3, 6-1, Go. Leroy beat r. III.
Palmer, Go, 6-2. 6-2.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-26
W|LLAND after
CITY SOLICITOR
4. A. BAKER NOW

John F. Willard has now appealed d.
rect to City Solicitor Albert A. Baker in
relation to the alleged Intelligence Of
fce'' on North Main street, In the follow
ing letter:
"To the City Solicitor OF Providence.
r. l.:
"Sir-At several times recently I have
felt IL my duty as a citizen TO complain
OF the non-observance of certain statutes
and city ordinances by the proprietors
and managers of the Intelligence and
Lodging offices at No. IS North Main
street, this city.
'As evasion is a well known attribute
OF the Rhode Islander. have not been
surprised to learn through press reports
that those entrusted with the enforcement
of law, take refuge behind you.
II have been surprised to learn through
the same sources that you could mus
ter declare the Intelligence office
as not under the law, but open to SUI
preme court notice. a conclusion as ripe
as resolves from the Tooley Street Tail
ors, who boycott city school buildings
and then when beaten declare II Off
Your decision places the trucking po-
lice department I'm the position to protect
wire controlling capitalistic friends and
kick the poog dog unde rthe wagon.
You are grossly wrong I'm the inter-
probation OF the law. and what in the
name OF common sense the city OF Provi-
dence is wasting s12600 20 for. in your de-
partment, when there are plenty lawyers
In the city who would gladly fulfil all
the engagements for 5000 per annum,
have never been able TO study out.
Personally I am obliged for the politi-
cal capital you give us.
J. F. WILLAND,
Thomas street, Tel. 2777-L. ".
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-26
DEERY SENT TO JAIL
FOR STEALING MONEY

Lawrence Deery. aged &c. Saturday. met
a man named Timothy OConnor on South
Water street near Crawford street bridge
and kindly offered TO assist O'Connor who
was drunk TO get out OF the way OF the
police, lest he be arrested.
Deery escorted his Temporary xard- into
Hackett street and then stole from him s.,
leaving O'Connor to whatever fate might
befall him. O'Connor. however. was not
so easy mark and Informed the police
who soon had Deery behind the bars.
In the district court this morning Deery
was sentenced TO ~ days in jail. Deery be-
longs in Pawtucket and IS years ago did
time for burglary.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-26
CAPT. KING
ELATED OVER
BALLOON TRIP

Philadelphia. Aug. 26.-"It was the
greatest balloon ascension ever made In
America" said the octogenarian aero
naut, Capt. Samuel A. King. last night.
upon his return from New Egypt. N. j..
near where the monster balloon, Ben
Franklin, the largest in America, came
10 earth Saturday night after a six
hours trip.
Capt. King said:
II am past so. and have built many
balloons. The Ben Franklin has vindi-
Gated my long expressed belief that bal
looms OF large size can be constructed
with perfect safety for purposes OF OBJ
cervation during war time; for scientific
atmospheric observations and for pleas
ure."
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-26
BOY WIRE THIEVES
HELD FOR SENTENCE

In the Juvenile court this morning VIII
liam j. Powers. II; James Johnson. ~:
Walter Connolly. IL; John Farrell. y. and
Alfred Newhall. II. we're arraigned on a
charge OF defacing a building owned by
Isaac Hahn and cutting out copper wire
doing a damage OF $25. Newhall and Far
rell pleaded not guilty and the others
pleaded guilty.
Newhau and Farrell were each held In
surety OF 800 to appear on Saturday for
trial and the others were held in like
bonds to appear on Saturday for sentence.
The wire cutting was done Saturday af-
ternoon in a vacant shop building on VIII
lard avenue.
The boys were soon gotten by Capt.
Lawrence's men of Station s.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-26
SCHOOL MARIN
DISAPPEARS
MYSTER|OUSLy

Dover. n. j.. Aug S.-Mss Agnes Ma
guire school teacher OF Brooklyn. n.
Y, who was spending her vacation at No
lands Point Lake Hopatcong. has myste-
riously disappeared. Saturday night she
went driving with her cousin, Charles
Mcguire. lie left her in the buggy and
went 10 a deserted cottage. known as
Camp Looy. TO get some of his personal
belongings. Five minutes later he return
ed TO find that the young woman had
strangely disappeared. Hundreds OF per-
sons searched the woods and the lake
Sunday. but found no trace OF the missing
girl
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-26
WEATHER NOTES

The disturbance which caused the re-
cent rain in the east Is passing out over
the Atlantic ocean and is being followed
by an area OF high pressure, which Is
causing generally fair and cool weather
east Of the Mississippi river. This high"
pressure will probably cause fair and con-
tinued cool weather In the vicinity OF
Providence tonight and Tuesday A dis
turbance Is central this morning over
North Dakota. 1t has caused light rain In
the Northwest. Rain fell this morn
ing in Minnesota. A rise Of temperature
has taken place over the Central states.
NJ. 4. BLYSToNE, Local Forecaster.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-26
Millions Lost in Stocks

London. Aug. 26.--The next issue OF the
Bankers Magazine will print a table tell
Ing the tale OF millions evapOrated on the
stock exchange by the depreciation OF se-
curities OF all grades and OF all varieties.
which the editor lkens to a survey OF a
district afflicted by some devastating call
amity." For August the decline in 3s7
representative stocks reached the stag
gering total OF $3.50. .0d0.0O0 This makes an
aggregate OF s.. 725. .0o0,O00 since the be-
ginning OF the year. OF which S555. 90. 600 is
in American railroad shares. $4,000 OOO
in British funds. and SlS0.00o.00 I'm Eng
lish railway and ordinary stock.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-26
JAMES A. WILLIAMS BOMB
AT THE DUNN OUTING

"It also me, although you may not all agree
with this that it is the duty of the Democratic party
in the city OF Providence renoinate and reelect the
present mayor say this because believe that he has
made good record in the office and although he has
not fully satisfied the Democratic electorate in all
his official and dongs nevertheless he has honestly
striven do his duty he has it in the office to
which he was elected"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-26
PARENTS COMPLAINED
OF DRUNKEN SON

Arthur Fitzhenry, but 20 years old. this
morning in the district court, pleaded
guilty to beina a common drunlard, and
was sentenced 20 the state vorkhouse for
six months.
capt. Lawrence told the court that
Titzhenry, who lives with his parents.
was taken out OF the house twice this
month and once last month for drunken
ness that he makes trouble at home. and
that his parents want him put out OF the
way. II was told to the court that Fitz-
henry's acts have been going on since
April.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-26

contest. the score standing Il to &c. in fa-
vor of Hughes team.
JUDGE FITZSIMMONS.
At the shore dinner Col. NJ u. Degnan,
president of the club. presided. and pre-
sented as the first speaker Judge Fitzsim-
mons, who said in part:
Now that we are at the outset of the
campaign. / may be privileged, as it's
chairman. to say that within the week
Continued on Page Eighty
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-26
Seized With Painting Spells

Annie Healey, who claims New York
as her home. and who has only been In
Providence few days. according to her
story told the police was seized with
fainting spells on Washington street
about II 30 this morning. She was taken
into the Park hotel by OFFICER Joseph
Lyons OF Station l. and the ambulance
was called. I'm which she was taken to
the Rhode Island hospital. Her condi-
ton WAS not serious
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-26

Clancy. $. s.; German. l. f.; HalladaS C.
f.; r. Coen, r. Z.
Rondini's team--J. Coen. c.: M. Lynch.
p. Rondini. H.; McGraw. 3D.: Delehanty,
3b.: James Coen, s. g.: Mcnamara, !. r.;
Cosgrove, C. f.; Fitzsimmons. r. (.
Patrick Cannon umpired the five innings
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-26
Italian Plumber Fined

Garnello Petrosenello. who in the police
court Friday pleaded not guilty TO a vio-
latlon OF the plumbing ordinance. this
morning changed his plea to guilty and
was fined SIS and costa
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-26

Mr. Frank McDufr bookkeeper for the
American supply company, left saturday
for n trip TO Gloucester, Mass.
Messrs. Machon and BaRley have re-
turned after n few days visit In Boston
and Gloucester, Mass.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-26
TILDEN CLUB OUT
FOR REELECTION
OF P.J. MCCARTHY

The Mayer, Frank e. Fitzslmmons and Others Speak,
James A. Williams Advises Dunn Democracy to
Support McCarthy-Third Ward Alderman De-
clines to do so-Dorneyites Say They're ION the
Fence"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-26

President of American Bar AssOcia-
ton Deprecates Legislation That
Savors of Lynch State and
Federal Courts Should Bear i'm
Mind That Comfy Which Promotes
Harmonious Dual Jurisdiction No
Sympathy With Demagogic De-
mandS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-06
FIRE AIDED BY SNOW.
The Department Was Delayed by
Drifts in the Streets.

Boston, Feb. Cone man killed and
at least thirteen other persons were in
jured in fire that destroyed the block
occupied by Hunt Brothers depart
ment store and several tenements in
fremont street, in the Roxbury cross
ing district early today, causing a loss
of upwards of 800, 900.
The dead man is Jacob Gold, who was
overcome by smoke and died before
medical assistance could reach him.
Two of the injured were taken to the
city hospital in a critical condition
They are Mrs. Kate Glass and her
baby, only two days old.
The fire department was hampered in
reaching the scene by the huge snow
drifts that blocked the streets Many
thrilling rescues were made by the po-
lice. firemen and members of the
Shawmut Athletic club, which was
holding a meeting in the block at the
time the flames were discovered The
blaze started in the department store
which occupied the first floor of the
brick and wooden block that runs from
fremont street back to Columbus ave-
nue.. On the fremont street side of the
by 20 families, totalling about 120 per
sons.
Gold was overcome while attempting
to make his way down the stairway.
Party walls and the determined work
of the firemen saved the adjoining
structures which were used as tene-
ments but the occupants were driven
out and many suffered severely from
the bitter cold.
Four ladder men sustained minor
hurts.
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CONTINUED from Page oneN
trial had trouble in getting within the
doors. The matinee finery displayed
included every color of costume imag
ina BILE.
AS Harry Thaw entered. accompan-
led by his guard the women craned
their necks to obtain a sight of hii
pallid face. and a whisper and rustic
passed around the room which brought
forth sharp rap of the baflff's gavel-
Justice Fitzgeralds orders that nc
person not having business in the court
room should be admitted during the
trial had evidently been disregarded
Mr. Jerome took up the argument
against allowing the witness, Green,
to answer the question as to whether
in his opinion Thaw's manner after
shooting White was rational or IRA
tional. The district attorney cited half
a dozen decisions which he declared
upheld his contention that Green was
not a proper witness to testify as to
Thaw's mental condition.
Jerome Is OverruIed.
Justice Fitzgerald overruled Mr..
Jerome's objection and Mr.. Green was
directed to answer the question.
'"Thaws actions were irrational" he
declared. Mr.. Jerome took up the
cross examination.
Have you ever had any experience
with insane persons?
NO, sir
On being further questioned, Mr..
Green said he had not had any pre-
yious experiences with tragedies and
did not pose as an expert
by your testimony were you CHAR
acterizing Thaws mental state or his
conduct?'' asked Mr.. Jerome.
His conduct"
Mr.. Green said that he was at the
garden for pleasure. but that he wrote
a story of the tragedy which was pub
Hshed in his paper the following after
noon.
Mr. Green stated that he was attempt
ing 10 give his impressions as they were
formed at the time of the shooting. he
said that he heard and discussed ana
also wrote a great deal about the case.
did not think it had influenced his
writings He said that he wrote but
one article on his own information; the
others all on facts as telephoned into
his Office by reporters.
Did your stories contain any state
facts from your reporters or from your
own personal knowledge"
Did you ever receive information
from any one besides reporters?
Yes"
'eWho?"
Il don't recall their names"
DO the names appear in the ar
ticles?''
No
Mr.. Green was released. I
He Was With Thaw.
Thomas McCaleb, who was one OF
Thaw's companions at dinner the even
ing of the tragedy was called to testify.
McCaleb is we'll set-up young man or
smooth face and light brown hair he
said he Is from San Francisco and Is
36 years Of age. He said he also was
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-06
MUST CLOSE ON SUNDAYS.
Orders Issued to SaIoonkeepers in
Cherokee County.

Pittsburg, Kan. Feb. County
Attorney E. B. Morgan of Cherokee
county has announced that every
jointist in the county has been in
structed to keep his place of business
closed on Sunday hereafter or be
closed up entirely.
The order has gone out to the may
ors Of the different cities of the second
and third class in the county who have
notified the jointists in their cities of
the order.
The rural districts have not been
heard from, but the order will be en-
forced in the outside places as well as
In the cities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-06

Kansas City Live Stock.

Kansas City. Mo, Feb. 6.--CATTLE-
Receipts today, 5000 head. including 400
head of southerns. Market strong to 10c
higher. Native steers. 81. c06660; southern
steers. $3.5065.25; southern cows. 81 Esq
3.75; native cows and heifers, 81. 25Q5.O
stockers and feeders. 81. 25d4. so; bulls, g. 70
a.. %; calves. $3.50@5. 20; western fed steers,
So $4,000; western fed cows. 81. 5O64.z5.
HOGS-Receipts today. 10000 head. Mar
ket &c. higher. Bulk of sales g: 95Q7 90;
pigs and lights. S. 75d6 s.
SHEEP-Receipts today, 5000 head.
Market strong. Muttons. $47545. 70; lambs,
$700lf765; range wethers,. $500G6. 50; fed
ewes $4,000 40
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-06
RAISED A Juror.
Myra McHenry at State Tenn
perance Union
Took Charge of Meeting Despite
Protests.
OBJECT OF HER WRATH
Was John Marshall, Attorney
for the Union.
Policeman Called in to Quiet
Her.
OBJECT OF HER WRATH

s'That man John Marshall will never
speak in this convention as long as I
am in the same ROOM
With these words Mrs. Myra Nc
Henry. the ex-joint smasher. defied
the whole State Temperance union.
Mr.. John Marshall, former county
attorney of Elk county. the home of
Mrs. McHenry, was called upon to
speak and became the special object
of the wrath of the excited woman. al
though the State Temperance union
also received a share of her Trades.
Mrs. McHenry will you be seated"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-06
MAY McKENz1Es HUSBAND.
Man Claiming the Title Resides in
Kansas City.

Kansas City. Mo-, Feb. 6.-The Star
today will says:
Charles Haynes, who says he is the
divorced husband of May Mckenzie,
the actress friend of Mrs. Harry K.
Thaw. is living in Kansas City, Kan,
with his two children. son aged 16,
who is employed as an office boy. and
a daughter, aged IA Haynes drives
meat wagon for a local packing house.
In talking today with a reporter he
said:
MAY Mckenzie was the daughter of
a Maryville. Mo-, farmer We eloped
and we're married in Atchison. Kan,
on July 7. 1886. Some years after our
two children were born. she deserted
me and in 1896 was granted d.
vorce and the custody of the children
Al the time of their marriage
HAYNES was a travelling salesman for a
Kansas City packing house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-06
STOcKERs AND FEEDERS.
Knnsns civ Produce Nfarket.

Kansas City, Feb. 6.-Close-IvHEAT-
Receipts today, IS cars. Market A91c
higher. Quotations were as follows: May,
5sAc; July, 73c; Sept, 72zc. Cash: No. 2
red. 741k@76c; No. 8 red, 6SG74c.
oCORN--Market AG%c higher. May.
421sc; July, 421zc; Sept, 1910. Cash. No.
2 mixed. 401zc; No. 3, 401zc; No. white.
43c; No. white, 44c. 49, NY
OATS-Marlxet nominal. No. white.
S9zQ40c; No. 2 mixed. 3SA G39c.
RYE-Market steady. 60462c.
HAY-Market steady. Choice timothy,
$150061550; choice prairie. $11. 50Q12.00.
BCTTER-Market firm. Creamery, PIC;
packing, 1910.
EGGS-Market steady, &c
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chicago Live Stock Market.

Chicago, Feb. 6.-CATTLE-Recei to-
day 1900 head. Market 10c higher.
Beeves. 81 1617-O0; cows and heifers. 1850
$40; stockers and feeders, S2.50d4. 10; Tex
ans, So. 6nG45o; calves S6.O001775.
HOGS-Receipts today. 5000 head Mar
ket SC higher. Mixed and butchers. Sc so
a. 10; good heavy, s7.O21zQ7 10; rough
heavy, Sc. S0Q6.95, light. s6S0Q7: IS; pigs,
S. 1O16. so; bulk of sales. $7.00d7. e5. u
SHEEP-Receipts today. 1900 head.
Market strong. Sheep, So. 50q5.75; lambs.
81. 75@T.65