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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-05
EAGLES CONVENTION.
Increased Attendance at Norfolk
Business Promptly Taken Up.

Norfolk, Va, sept. 1.-THE second
DAVIS session of the national convrh-
ton Of III" FrHtcrnaI order "f Eagles
orcncd TODAY with IN increased at
tendance. The .:..-Sirna v,rrA devoted
t" the hearing Of the reports Of tho
grand officers. presentation and refer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-05
Boston Forecast.

Boston. Sent. Forecast for Hns-
ton ana vicinity: Thursday partly
cloudy with occasional light showers
Friday fair. light s"uthrrly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-05

The German Emperor is extremely
fond of the hugh white frankfurtrr sau-
sage. and has Il supply of them made
fresh every day in his own kitchen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-05

by tomorrow night. the State still hav-
ing ,;ninn rcluttal to put in.
The feature Of he trial today was the
appearance Of the young respondent on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-05

cucc Of petitions. communications ana
memorials; and the hearing Of various
II ports.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-05

Manchester, y. H., Sept. 4.-The
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-04

Boston. Mass. Sept. 4s-Honored by
a prince OF the church. the cardinal arch
bishop OF Baltimore. his intimate friend
OF half a century, by hosts OF prelates
and friends, by the commonwealth OF
Massachusetts,, and the city OF Boston,
where he was born, the body OF the Most
Reverend John Joseph Williams, ID. D..
archbishop of Boston and dean OF the
Roman Catholic hierarchy OF the United
States. was today placed beneath the
high altar OF the Cathedral OF the Holy
Cross. a massive structure I'm the South
End which stands as a monument TO his
endeavor as bishop and shepherd, jealous
In the work OF saving the souls OF man.
The solemn ceremony OF transferring
the body from the huge catafalque upon
which the casket had rested since Mon
day to It's place of repose beneath the
white altar followed a pontifcal mass OF
requiem for the repose of the archbishop's S
soul
The requiem, which was made deeply
impressive was celebrated by Cardinal
Gibbons whose red hat was bestowed up
on him at the request OF Archbishop VIII
liams, who had declined the honor In fa-
vor of his closest friend In the hierarchy.
Following the chanting OF the creed, the
deceased prelate's coadtutor and now his
successor, Most Reverend William IL.
O'Connell, ID. d., ascended the pulpit and
delivered an eloquent eulogy
IMMENSE CROWD PRESENT.
So great was the demand for admission
to the Cathedral that the clergy was
obliged to issue tickets restricted to rep
resentatives of the church societies. the
cathedral parish. the state and city gov
ernments. and friends of the deceased
preiate The streets in the vicinity OF the
Cathedral were roped or by police early
in the morning and no person was admit
ted within the lines without ticket
Shortly after 10 o'clock. the solemn pro-
cession OF more than 700 clergymen left
the robing room In the archepiscopal resi-
dence in the rear of the Cathedral and
headed by q cross bearer and two AGO.
lytes slowly entered the great edifice. The
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-04
FANATICAL MOORS
WORRYING FRANCE

Paris. Sept. 4-The news OF Mondays
sanguinary engagement near Casablanca
has shocked as well as surprised France
The lighting proved that the Moroccan
situation Is steadily growing more serious
and that although France is constantly
victorious, the dogged, fanatical resist
ance OF the Moors, who appear to be mo-
bilizing in larger numbers may necessi-
tate the distinct enlargement of allied
forces to bring the fighting to an end.
The fierce assault OF the enemy are be-
lieved TO be due TO Frances failure to
annihilate the Moors during the early
stages OF the expedition. result which
France was unable to accomplish on ac-
count OF the restrictions imposed on her
by the Algeciras convention.
Mr.. Regnault the French minister at
Tangier. left Paris today for Spain. where
he will confer with the Spanish officials
on the subject Of the enlargement Of the
action and cooperation Of Spain and
France.
Premier Clemenceau today conferred
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-04
CHINA S FORE|eh
AFFAIRS BOARD
STRONGEST YET

Pekfn. Sept. 4-The action Of the
throne In calling to the capital Chang
Chi Tung. who Is China's greatest scholar
and Yuan Shi Kai. the most liberal OF the
progressive Chinese statesmen. has
caused an excellent impression. 1t Is ex-
pected that Tuan Fang will shortly be
made viceroy Of Chill province. sue
seeding Yuan Shi Kai.
The dowager empress. In thus surround
ing herself with the strongest and most
eminent men OF the empire. has surprised
even those who we're aware OF the throne s
apprehension and its determination to
fortify the government to the utmost The
board OF foreign affairs becomes the
strongest In the history OF China's for
eign relations and Is especially acceptable
to China's unaggressive friends.
II is reported that place will be pro-
vided in the foreign Office for Sir Chen
Tung Lang Cheng. former Chinese min
lister at Washington following his arrival
here today.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-04
bR|DE-ELECT
ELOPES ON HER
WEDDING EVE

ithaca, ~. Y, Sept 4.-Less than IS
hours before she was TO be married to
Daniel Davold Kline, Cornell '0S, OF Will
Transport. Pa. and with all preparations
for the wedding completed, Miss Marie 8.
Noble. a wellknown young woman OF this
city, eloped with David White, a Junior at
Yale university. and son OF Mrs. Grace
Miller White, a local playwright. The
couple left on the Lehigh Valley ostensi-
bly, for New York
Kline is heart-broken, and before leav-
ing for his home In Williamsport declared
that although he would not kill himself
he would certainly shoot White on sight
Mrs. Noble Is broken down by grief and
remains secluded in her home.
Mrs. White. who writes play books from
such stories as Deserted at the Altar"
''No Wedding Bells for Her." How
Hearts Are Broken and Because She
Loved" declares that Miss Noble truly
loved David more than she did Mr. Kline
For four years Kline, who was a popular
student at Cornell, member OF the Glee
club and lacrosse player. has been a de-
voted follower OF Miss Noble. For two
years they have been engaged and Kline
spent his vacations at her side. The we'd
ding was set for today. But this summer
White. who was preparatory school ath-
lete, a member of the Fordham college
eleven and rather prominent at Yale, put
In appearance to spend the summer.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-04

cross bearer was followed by the sane
tuary choristers and altar boys. and then
came the line OF clergymen headed by the
priests OF several religious orders. AT the
end OF the procession came the venerable
prelate, James Cardinal Gibbons, the
celebrant. During the entry of the clergy
men. the organ played a funeral march.
The vast cathedral was crowded to the
doors, long before the beginning OF the
service, and thousands stood in the street.
During the mass a plain Gregorian chant
with suitable accompaniments was rem
dered by an augmented choir. under the
direction OF Organist j. ]. Whalen.
LOVING TRIBUTE PAID.
In part Archbishop O'Connell said:
"The walls of this majestic temple echo
today with the requiem for him who rails
ed them into a noble pile for Gods glory.
But his lips are silent forever. The ma
jestic figure OF Boston's great high priest
today still is with us. Not, alasl seated
upon his throne OF power but motionless
and lifeless II lies before the altar clothed
In the majesty n death. Boston's frst
archbishop is no more. For days the anx-
iety OF those that loved him grew as the
fear grew that the end of singulariy
long and useful life was nearing its close.
Quietly, peacefully as his life had been.
the end at last-eame. The hand which
had toiled at his task with unrelenting
patience, even up to a few hours before
death. relaxed. Only a few brief hours
of perfect repose in the consciousness OF
duty completely done so long as there was
strength TO do anything, and then with
the perfect simplicity OF his absolute con-
fidence in Gods mercy he calmly faced
his final hour.
And today we gather near him whose
face we shall soon see no more. and be-
fore this altar reared by his zeal. and at
which he so often stood, we offer up the
holy sacrifice of the mass for the repose
Of his great and noble soul, and we try
to recall something OF the greatness and
holiness of his consecrated life.
LAS hour by hour he watched the shad-
Continued on Page Eight)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-04
WANTS TO PROBE
PHONE AFFAIRS
MUCH DEEPER

Boston. Mass, Sept l-The hearing on
the complaints against the service and
methods OF conducting business by the
New England Telephone and Telegraph
company was resumed today before the
board OF highway commissioners and the
petitioners, who are residents OF this city.
asked permission to amend their petition
in several respects.
The petitioners asked the Commission TO
Investigate the company for the purpose
OF seeing II IL is conducting its business
In an honest and efficient manner with
the view OF eliminating existing abuses;
TO investigate the affairs OF the company
previous TO July 1. 1906. especially with a.
view OF finding what contributions have
been made to candidates for political Of
fees, TO what extent persons are being
employed who rander no service and also
who are being employed at the request OF
candidates and politicians. and 20 invesfi-
gate the so-cailed franking privileges. the
numbe rand names OF the members or the
city OF state governments who are re-
ceiviug tree service and the amount paid
TO tho officers OF the company.
The board announced that IL would tako
the different requests under consideration.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-04
COAL MANS
DOLLAR GIFT
STOLEN bY.BUM

When George w. Young. now captain OF
the barge Tornado, at present In port. be-
gan life several years ago and took UP the
seafaring profession. a coal man gave him
a one dollar bill He had II framed ana
regarded IL as his dearest possession be-
cause II was the first whole dollar he ever
had and because coal man gave II up.
That framed dollar has disappeared, and
Capt. Young Is naturally heart-broken.
because he can never again get another
first dollar, and where Is the coal man
who would part with another. The dollar
went with bum whom Capt. Young gave
shelter to last night on his barge This
morning when Capt. Young arrived he
found that the bum had gone and not
only with the dollar but with the ships
clock, valued at IS, and pair of marine
glasses. The clock and the glasses have
been recovered from a pawn shop by In
spector Monahan.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-04
FIVE F|REMEN
INJURED BY
GASOLINE

New York. Sept. Am exploding tank
of gasoline in the cellar OF burning
building in Williamsburg today. seriously
Injured FIVE fremen. Two OF the firemen.
John Kennedy and James Smith, will
probably die OF their injuries.
The fire broke out In tenement house
cellar, where was stored a quantity OF paint
and oil. The 1remen, who had flooded the
cellar with water. were rolling out a
tank OF gasoline when it exploded Ken
nedy and Smith were knocked down by the
explosion and the burning gasoline spread
over the water In the cellar and enguifed
the firemen.
All the firemen were finally rescued from
the flames.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-04
Big SMUGGLING PLAN
SAID TO Be "SC0TCHED'

rival from abroad last year, the customs
inspectors were awaiting him. Inspector
Sagel escorted Hardy and Baldwin to the
customs office on the pier and Inspector
A. j. Campbell got busy at once with
their baggage.
When Hardy was seated In the customs
office Inspector Sagel examined his over
coat. 1t is said It was found to contain
$500 worth OF handmade lace.
II didn't declare IT," said Hardy. 1--WE
got no defence. It's my mistake, that 8
all. ought to have known better. Let
1t go at that"
The inspector said he would search a
little further before letting II go. He
made Hardy strip. Around his body was
wrapped handmade lace like the swath-
ings Of mummy, all neatly pinned in
the back.
Tut. TUT! How careless Of mel' ex-
claimed Hardy. IT might have known
better. Well. you've got all had now. !"
The inspector said he wasn't so sure
and suggested that they adjourn 10 the
baggage room. Here search OF Hardy's
trunks disclosed innumerabe new shirts.
neatly folded and pinned. Underneath
the bosom OF the first shirt examined was
more lace. Seeing that he was caught
fairly. Hardy announced:
There's lace In every one OF those
shirts. There's no use of searching them
all now. II will keep"
In Baldwin's trunk were more shirts
and more lace, besides dress trimmings
and expensive imported articles which
modiestes use. The lace seized IL valued
at 5000
All the trunks were sent to the public
storee and Hardy and Baldwin were ar
raigned before United States Commits
sioner Stanton, charged with smuggling
They were held IN 1900 bail for exausfns-
ton next Friday.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-04
UNIQUE ORGANIZATION
TO HELP FREE RUSSIANS

The majority of the people of this state
are probably unaware that in this city
exists society that is directly associated
with the Russian Bund, a revolutionary
organization OF Russia. This Russian
bund has a far-reaching educational In
fiuence in Russia, II being especially
sity cities,
Its members are the university students
and the more intelligent workngmen-
The object OF this organisation Is the
freeing OF the Russian people from the
yoke OF the st. Petersburg government
The Russian Bund, though uniting with
the other Russian organizations In their
desire for more freedom, nevertheless
diners from the others in the use or
means for attaining their ends. While the
majority OF the other organizations be-
ueve In the use OF force and terror. Inc
Russan Bund holds strictly to the use or
peaceable means, namely. the education
of the people.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-04

New York. Sept. Am the seizure OF
several trunks filled with Paris gowns
laces and dress trimmings and the arrest
OF a man modiste and his cabin COM
panion on the Kronprinz Wilhelm when
the ship docked at Hoboken yesterday,
the customs officials declared they had
scotched a gigantic smuggling conspiracy.
Deputy Surveyor Bishop. In charge OF
the customs inspectors. said he believed
many large dressmaking concerns In New
York were organized 10 defeat the tariff
regulations, and that last year more than
81 10000 worth OF Paris costumes and ex-
pensive trimmings were brought into this
country without paying duty.
When the ship made fast at her Ho-
boken pier yesterday. William T. Hardy.
a dressmaker OF IS West Thirty-fre,
street, came ashore with an overcoat
thrown across his arm. His cabin mate,
Burton r Baldwin, followed.
For reasons connected with Hardy's ar
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-04

The Rhode Island company has made
two definite offers TO solve the East Size
traffic problem.
vice President Buckland. on behalf or
the company proposes first. to build
double track tunnel for street cars only,
running from North Main to Thayer
street, and to own operate and maintain
Il: or as an alternative offer. that the
city of Providence build and own the tun-
mel and lease II for not less than 80 years
TO the railway company at a rental not
exceeding the interest on the construction
bonds at per cent.
The city council committee on East Side
approach, at its meeting yesterday. dis
cussed the matter with Mr.. auckland and
Nathaniel w. Smith. attorney for the New
Haven, for two hours and half and ad-
1ourned until tomorrow. when definite ac-
tion will probably be taken. referring the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-04

The local organization, with quarters at
LIB North Main street, consists OF intel
ligent young Russian Jews who were
forced to flee from Russia because of
their avticity In spreading education
among the lower classes. this being for
hidden in Russia.
These young men. debarred from fur
ther active participation In the work to
which they have devoted themselves. are
nevertheless eager to help their friends
in the old country, who are fighting for
from Russia. their help Is OF course lin
tied to financial assistance. For this
purpose the local organization was
formed, their money being raised from
the proceeds OF lectures held at their hall
on alternating wednesday evenings. For
tonight they expect to have one A. Mil
ler. a man who was so much feared by
the Russian government because Of hts
influence on the people. that he was driv-
en- from Russia. n price being put upon
his head.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-04
HOAR'S CHEEKY THEFT
PUNISHED BY A FINE

Thomas Hoar in the district court this
morning was fined $50 and costs for steal
ing sacque valued at SO from LILLIAN
Jarves. 1t was said that Hoar took the
garment from the hallway OF the Jarves'
tenement, calmly walked down stairs and
tried TO sell the garment to a woman Nv
ing In another tenement. Failing In this,
he left the house with the sacque.
The police notified of the theft, sought
Hoar, who was suspected OF II, and last
evening Inspector w. f. McGann and Pa
trolman l. b., Sherman, both OF Station S,
arrested the man.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-04

whole matter to the city council, which,
II Is confidently predicted. will instruct
the city solicitor to apply to the general
assembly at the next session for authority
to permit the Rhode Island company TO
build the tunnel. The matter may come
up at tomorrow's meeting OF the board
OF aldermen, or at the council meeting
next Monday night.
Vice President Buckland says that a
tunnel such as he had in mind would cost
from $75o,ooo to $1,250.ooo. and could be
completed In IS months.
The location is the one most favorably
considered In all the discussions In COM
mittee on the subject lately. starting from
point near the corner OF Waterman
and North Main streets and emerging
near the corner OF Thayer street and
Fones alley. This plan Involves the re-
Continued on Page Eighty
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-04
WOMAN THANKED COURT
FOR SENTENCE GIVEN

Mary Hanley. 81 years DID, in the dis
trict court this morning admitted that she
is common drunkard and was sentenced
Capt. Stone said that the woman has no
home and works around when and where
she can.
The woman said she had been TO the
workhouse three or four times.
After sentence was sfven she said to
Judge lee; 'Thenk you. III be q better
woman when como ont o
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-04
RECEIVER NAMED
FOR $4,000, 900 PLANT

New York. Sept A receiver was APP
pointed today for the Union Iron ami
steel company New York corporation.
by Judge skeen OF the Federal court sit
ting In Bristol. Va. T.. G. Petit. In named
as receiver. The company IN capitalized at
81. .Oc0OoO and owns furnaces and manu-
featuring plants. In several southern
states and I'm Michigan and New Jersey.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-04
MOORS SUFFER
ENORMOUS LOSS

Casablanca. Morocco. Tuesday. Sept 3.
Eight French soldiers were killed ana
IT were wounded in an engagement yes
terdey outside the camp. The Moors con-
centrated the largest force they have yet
mustered I'm this vicinity. The loss or
the Moors Is described as enormous. The
fghting was started by an attack made
by the Moors on French scouting
party.
HAFIG MAKES A PROPOSAL.
Parole, declares that the cabinet has con-
sidered a proposition made by Gen.
Drude, commanding the French forces
in Morocco. that II the powers stgnatory
Mulai Hang as sultan. he will undertake
TO restore order. IL says that II the prop
osition Is not acceptable. Hang will
preach holy war. The paper says that
the cabinet has resolved to place th>'
matter before the powers.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-04
Rhode Island Co. Ready to Do One or the Other
Street Railroad Tunnel it Has in Mind Through
East Side Hill May Cost ST 100000 and Can Be
Ready in 18 Months
METHODS OF FINANCING
THE TUNNEL APPROACH

The following four methods of financing the tunnel
project have been proposed:
L. The city to issue its bonds and build the tunnel
the Rhode Island company paying the interest said
bonds also sinking fund sufficient dis
charge the bonds upon their maturity the title of the
mel to be and remain at all times in the city.
e. The city to issue its bonds, build the tunnel and
lease the Rhode Island company for annual rental
equal the interest the bonds the Rhode Island
pany to the tunnel during the lease the title
remain in the city.
g. The Rhode Island company to build maintain and
operate the tunnel its expense retaining the title
thereto
g. The city to issue its bonds and build the tunnel,
the Rhode Island company pay the interest and sinking
fund the title in the Rhode Island company
the construction bonds shall and be paid by
the sinking fund.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-04
POLLOSKI'S SLEEPING
EVADED FARE

George Palloski OF Phillipsdale In the
district court this morning was fined IS
and costs for evading fare on the New
York, New Haven and Hartford railroad.
Pallosk said that he bought a ticket
from Worcester to Pawtucket intending
TO take an electric car from that city to
his homo. but that he fell asleep on the
train and rode through to this city. The
police said that Palloski when asked by
the conductor TO pay his fare from Paw
tucket refused, and that he had but five
cents an insufficient amount.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-04
CAHILL DENIED
DOG-GONE STORY

James T. Cahill % years old. In the
district court this morning. pleaded
not guilty 10 stealing a dog and was held
for trial on Friday In 500 surety.
The dog. which Cahill is accused OF
stealing. In owned by Jacob Harootuian.
and II valued at SIS. Harootuian the
other day let the dog out OF his barber
shop on Westminster street TO have a
run, and II is alleged that Cahlli annexed
the dog and sold it
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-04
Boston LAWYER Commits Suicide

Salem. Mass. Sept 4.-Robert Picker
man, a Boston lawyer, committed suicide
by hanging today at the private hospital
OF Dr. George r. Percy In this city,
where he had been under treatment for
brain tumor. He managed TO evsde his
nurse early today and locked himself In
the bathroom where the body was found
hanging BY q rope from the transom,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-04
WHISKEY CAN'T PREVENT
OR CURE CONSUMPTION

the subject will have to be abandoned.
That alcohol neither prevents nor cures
tuberculosis is evident from the number
OF alcoholics who have come here FOR
treatment, and that II does not strongly
predispose to the disease seems 10 stand
out prominently; neither can Il be shown
that the children OF alcoholics are more
prone to the tuberculosis than the chill
dren OF non-alcoholics
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-04

Philadelphia. Sept 4.-Whiskey neither
can prevent or cure consumption. as be-
lieved by some people. according to tho
annual report OF the Henry Phipps Insti-
tute for the treatment OF tuberculosis.
The report. which has just been issued.
SAYS: "As our statistics on alcoholism in
tuberculosis grow, It becomes more and
more manifest that all extreme views on
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-04
POLICE DID NOT FORGET
OLD WARRANT FOR BOINO

Rocco Boino today found that law and
warrants may be delayed but not avoided
when he was arraigned in the district
court this morning for an assault on his
wife on May 26
The police said that Boino during n
family dispute struck HIS wife and made
her nose bleed. and that after the as
sault he left the city.
He was fined $40 and costs and entered
an appeal.