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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-19

within few days comprehensive and
definite report on the affairs OF the Union
Trust company will be given to the pub
lie.
The subcommittee OF three appointed
by the receivers advisory committee, is
engaged actively in considering plans for
the reorganization of the bank. Two or
three plans are under consideration by
this committee. which are said 10 be logi-
cal and practical. and il is hoped that one
OF them may be developed 40 as TO be ac-
ceptablo To all parties interested in the
institution and thus allow II to open it's
doors
In the bank the receivers are now busi-
Iy engaged in disposing OF current busi-
ness large amount OF which has lately
accumulated The receivers stated yes
terday that there were no new develop
ments I'm the situation at present. but
that they hoped that the end OF the week
would sec some definite plan for reor-
ganization proposed.
The depositors' committee has not held
a meeting since IL met and organized a
few days ago. AS soon as the receivers
committee announces n plan, however,
the committee will meet and will either
approve or disapprove OF IL.
Nathan w. Littlefield said that il is un-
likely that the depositors' committee will
propose any plan for reorganizing the
bank, unless II fails 10 agree upon a plan
with the receivers committee.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-19
UNION TRUST RECEIVERS
SUE FOR UNPAID NOTES

Yesterday in the office of the superior
court the temporary receivers OF the
Union Trust company filed a suit for
$4,000 against Frank A. Waterman. car
rying on business in this city under the
name OF A. s. Waterman & Co The suit
Is To recover on certain promissory notes
given to the bank by the defendant. pay
able four months from the dates OF June
25 and y. and which the plaintiff alleges
have not been paid.
Tho plaintiffs declaration embraces
four counts alleging first. that on June
Is the defendant Frank a. Waterman,
signed and delivered to the Union Trust
company promissory note for $4,000. pay
able at the bank four months from date;
second, that on June % a similar note for
5000 was made TO the company by Mr..
Waterman: third. that on June 25 the A.
S. Waterman company signed and deliv-
cred to the Union Trust company a prom
issory note for 5000. endorsed by Frank
A Waterman. and payable four months
after date: finally, that on June IS anoth-
or note similar TO the one last mentioned,
for 5000. signed by the A. s. Waterman
company. and indorsed by Frank A. Wa
termsn. was given 10 the Union Trust
company.
The plaintiffs allege that these notes,
now long overdue. have not been paid
and bring suit for $4,000 To recover the
amounts owed on them.
DEFINITE PLAN THIS WEEK.
There is every reason To believe that
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-19
ABSeONDER E. F. WALKER
CAPTURED BY PINKERTON

New York Dec. 1e.---wiliam r. Walker,
the New Britain. Conn, absconder who
stole sse5.oc0 in securities from the saw
ings hank there. is coming home 10 face
the criminal charges against him.
The Pinkerton detective agency here
says the report OF the fugiuve's capture
an Mexico has been fully confirmed and
that he Will not fight extradition.
A reward OF 5000 had been offered for
Walker IL taken alive and $1,000 for his
dead body IL found.
Walker was arrested at a mining camp
l50 miles from Ensenada. lower California
which Is Mexican territory. lie was taken
10y n representative OF the detective agen-
cy AZ Los Angeles and a posse OF Mcxi-
cans The prisoner was removed TO En-
senada, wherc his admitted identify was
confirmed. lie will be transferred TO San
Diego. Cal. and then brought East at
once.
The arrest was brought about indirectly
~ Information furnished the officials OF
the New Britain Savings bank by the
United States consul at Enscnada. The
consul had seen the pictures OF Walker
sent broadcast after his disappearance
and recognized the fugitive when he ap-
peared some time ago i'm Ensanada.
Walker. apparently suspecting that his
identity was known, fled 10 the mountains
In tho vicinity OF Ensenada and
after wandering about for some time
founder shelter at the mining camp where
he was located
Meantime Assistant Superintendent
Hoffman OF the Los Angeles office OF the
detective bureau had been put on the
trail and. enhsting the aid OF several
Mexicans familiar with the region. ran
down the absconder
The fact that the posse was searching
for Walker became known and led TO
reports OF earlier capture. Walker, when
confronted by the officers. admitted his
identity and agreed TO return east with
out raising legal obstacles. Further than
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-19
ODESSA POLICE
MUST SUPPRESS
I'LL DISORDERS

Odessa. Dec. 1s.-Gen. Boufal. tho new
governor general OF Odessa, issued his
first proclamation yesterday. He ordered
the police to interfere theoretically when
ever disorders occurred and IL necessary
to make use OF their ssbres to effect the
arrest OF disturbers Of the peace: and
he declares that all persons guilty of
creating disorders will be sentenced to
prison for three months and then ex-
PEELED from the city.
At the same time. the governor gem
eral charges some foreign newspaper COR
respondents with rnisrepresenting the ac-
tual character of the recent street dis
orders In Odessa.
Continuing. the proclamation says IL is
most difficult to ascertain the names OF
the authors OF the anti-Jewish outrages
and he Invites tho president OF the Union
OF Russian People. which invariably Is
accused of these acts, TO issue categori-
cal explanations.
Gen. Boufal is the first governor gem
eral OF this city who has dared publicly
to challenge this influential reactionary
organization
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-19

this he had little to say.
What ! have TO say will say when !
am back In New Britain" was his reply
10 Inquiries concerning his theft and
subsequent flight. Walker Is In fairly
good health, and docs not appear 10 have
suffered SO much from his sojoirn as
might have been expected
Walker Is 6l years old and had long held
IN enviable position i'm the business. social
andOohurch circles OF New Britain. ON
Feb. 10 he disappeared and soon after
ward IL was discovered that $6e5,o00 worth
OF securities had been stolen lr-m the
bank
Walker was also treasurer of the Con-
necticut aptist convention ana after
his flight il was found that $4,000 Of the
conventions funds had been stolen.
AT meeting OF tho convention az Put
man, Conn, on Oct. l5 last. a. was an
nounced that Walkers shortage had been
made up by others. WElker had been
one OF the most prominent Baptists in
the state and at the convention prayer
for his ultimate salvation was offered.
On the Sunday night following his dis
appearance his son In New Britain re-
ceived telegram from this city stating
that his father had been injur,o and re-
moved To hospital. An inquiry at po-
lice headquarters failed 10 develop such
an accident as was described in the tele-
gram, and later the police were con-
vinced that the message had been sent by
Walker himself.
walkers son. accompanied by officials
OF the bank. came here that night and
their failure TO locate Walker led TO an
OF the bank and the dis
closure OF his shortage.
Walker was born in Andover. Conn.
the son of Rev. William c. Walker. pas
tor OF the First Baptist church at New
Britain during the Civil War He was
made treasurer OF the savings bank in
1879. He was also a director OF the New
Britain National bank. His family live
In New Britain.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-19
Bank Clerks Dine

The Providence Chapter, American In.
stitute OF Banking, held an enjoyable
meeting at Keith's hall last evening. Pre-
cedlng the regular business supper was
served and later In the evening. inter-
spersed between the business were n
number OF musical selections and speeches
The principal address was delivered by
John s. Murdock. whose topic was The
Parties 20 Negotiable Instruments and
Their Liabilities" Recorder OF Deeds Ed-
ward G. Joyce spoke on the Recording
OF Deeds" and j. NJ. Alderman. vice pres
ident Of the Industrial Trust company.
delivered a short talk on Mortgages"
The musical talent consisted OF: Gustav
X Lcnz. tenor. Frank A. Thurber. violin.
Clarence \. Rogers, piano, Henry Y.
sites, piano.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-19

CONSIDERING NEW
AUTOMOBILE LAWS

This afternoon at . o'clock I'm the Of
noes OF Tillinghast & Murdock Banigan
building, the Rhode Island Automobile
CLUBS special committee on laws and or
dinances, met 10 consider the proposed
new automobile law for this state
The proposed law was referred 10 this
committee two weeks ago by the BOARD
OF governors OF the club and IL will be
taken Up for the first time by the com
mittee today.
The call for the meeting was issued
TUESDAY by Frank w. Tllllnghast The
other members OF the COMMITTEES ara mr.
Julian A. Chase OF Pawtucket and ]. Je.
rome Hahn. an attorney here.
The proposed law, with n few changes
is the uniform vehicle law drawn up by
lawyers for the American Automobile as
sociauon' On Dec. IL the State Automo-
bile Association OF Ohio adopted This In N
and IL Will be introduced I'm the next ses-
sion or the Ohio legislature.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-19
Informal Dance

An informal dance was given last eve-
ming by the senior class at the Rhode
Island School of Design in Memorial hall.
Decorations OF paper streamets IN the
Christmas colors decorated tho hall from
balcony TO chandelier, where they were
gathered 10 centre OF Christmas bells
The same colors adorned tho platform,
where the orchestra was stationed. and
the electric lights were screened With red
A realistic moon In one corner was the
sole light for one or two dances. and
proved very popular. The patronesses
were: Mrs Gustav Radekc. Mics Mary r.
Patterson and Miss Helen Mason
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-19
sCHWAb Denies
He IS TO WE'D
PAULA EOWARDEs

New York, Dec. 19-Joseph T. Schwab.
a brother of Charles NJ Schwab, denied
last night with all tho vehemence at his
command that there Is the slightest foun-
dation for a report published yesterday
that he and Miss Paula Edwardcs. an act
ress, are TO wed, following his divorce
from the girl he married while he was
superintendent of one OF the Carnegie
mills dozen years ago.
lie declared that any connection OF Miss
Edwardes' name with his Is utterly un-
founded, although he did not deny being
acquainted with her To newspaper
which published what purported TO be de-
tails OF tho reported marriage, he wrote.
I'm your issue Of this date there ap-
pears an article In reference 20 my do
mestic affairs. in connection with which
you publish the name Of a most estimable
young woman. All reference therin 20 her
is without the slightest foundation, and,
In Justice 10 all persons referred TO. please
be good enough TO retract the same forth
with"
In Justice 20 Mr.. Schwab and Miss
Edwardes, IL should be stated that not
he but Thomas w. Lawson. Of Boston,
was tho mysterious backer OF Miss
Edwardes' production of Tho Princess
Beggar." which failed TO win success
on Broadway last year. Miss Edwardes
personally paid the members OF the COM
pany, and II was her checks which made
up the deficit, but IL was no secret along
the Great White Way that II was Mr..
Lawson's pocketbook which was chiefly
affected.
Mr.. Lawson's interest In Miss Edwardes
was chiefly on his wtfe's account, IL is
said. The late Mrs Lawson and Miss
Edwardes were close friends.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-19
c. JOY
SHOOTS At
W|FE'S FRIEND

Fort Worth. Texas. Dec. l9.--Ernest G..
JOY, husband OF Jessie Busley, one OF
Charles Frohmans cleverest stars, be-
came so enraged when his wife stepepd
out OF a carriage at the stage door of the
opera house with Harry Elmer that he
fired a revolver at Elmer. The two men
were advancing upon each other for FUR
ther hostiliues when policeman inter-
fered and locked UP Joy.
Miss Busley is the star OF the In the
Bishops Carriage" company, and JOY
Is its stage director. Elmer IL advance
agent for the Peggy From Paris com
pany. Joy and his wife arrived at the
front entrance of the theatre In a car
riage last night Joy entered the thea
tire. leaving his wife in the carriage 10
be driven around to the stage entrance.
Elmer entered the carriage and rode TO
the stage door with Miss Busley.
JOY was waiting there when the two
stepped from the vehicle, and the assault
EsT had be around he
try after the Frohman company, endeav-
oring to win his wife from him.
Miss Busley screamed as her husband
fred. but declined all services and went
To her dressingroom. In a few moments
she was playing her part before crowd
ed house without "A trace OF nervousness
Elmer cannot be found and may have
left town.
Miss Busiey and JOY were secretly mar
ried on Nov. last at Moorehead. Mimi,
while on tour. Their marriage became
public when she was Obliged TO produce
her marriage certificate to avoid being
elected from the New Havlin hotel, at
on Nov 90 the hotel manager
objecting TO JOY being In her room at
night. JOY beat a hotel watchman who
had ordered him from the room.
Elmer was formerly connected with the
business end of the company OF which
Miss Busley is the star.
Miss Busley was formerly the wife of
big Jack" Fedris. one OF Charles Froh-
mans business men.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-19
SAVES
AssA|LAhT OF
HIS DAUGHTER

jamestown. Pa, Dec. 19.--After having
been dra gged inside the gate of the mau-
soleuym OF DR.. Gibson, made famous as
"theSDoctor' by Mark Twain I'm his I'm
nooents Abroad" and there cruelty as
saulted. Miss Maude McCrumb. aged %.
searchers. Charles Summers. aged "a. a
farmer, IN alleged TO have been found
dodging from one tombstone to another in
an EFFORT to escape the rescuers. He had
been nearly lynched when Justice OF the
Peace L. A. McCrnmb. father OF the girl.
pleaded that the law be allowed to take
it's course. Officers locked him UP.
Summers, the man accused, is "A power
full fellow, who had evidently been drink
ing. lie has had a good reputation.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-19
NOVELLI PRESENTS
r. PAPA LEBONNARD"

Signor Novelli presented at the Provi-
6ence Onera House last evening Papa
Lebonnard," i'm which he first won strik-
ing success outside his native country.
and which has been considered by many
TO be his most effective part. X brought
him To the field of sentimental comedy
midway between the tragic intensity or
his "Othsllo" OF the previous night and
the farcical lightness OF IA Night OFF"
with which his local engagement is TO
close. In IL the actor revealed himself
as one who. besides commanding an inl-
pressive range or tragic realism. has also
within his reach the sure touch of emo
tional naturalism.
The supporting cast did not test the full
strength OF the company. among those
who were not included in IL being Signor
Ferrati, whose playing of Iago Tuesday
evening commanded attention. The cast
was as follows:
Papa Lebonnard ...... .Ermete Novelll
Sofia, his wife ..................O. Giannini
Jeanne, his daughter .............L. Rossf
Robert. his son ...............s.A. Betrone
DIR. Andrea ....................G. Almrante
The Marquis ................G. Dal-Cortivo
Blanche. his daughter .......L. Pescatori
Martin. an old servant ........V. Servolini
a domestic 5000. A.....,.-....O. Galcotti
Tho play, though reaching the heights
OF dramatic intensity in its climaxes. nev-A
crtheless depends for much OF its appeal
on the quieter emotions.
Seen first rs the aged clockmaker. hap
ny I'm his independence from the re-
straints of his own wealth. Papa Lebon-
nard appears as a somewhat ponderous
picture Of contentment. bantering and
tovial with himself and his friends I'm n
fashion which perhaps Louis Mann. whose
work I'm this country has largely been OF
tho type of Noveils early Italian sue
cesses. has mostly closely approached in
ht- more seriously emotional plays.
Signor Betrone as the son. Robert, gave
q clean-cut depletion of the second gen.
Grafton disdainful and self-confident, in
most pleasing contrast TO the rendering
of similar parts usually seen In American
productions Slgnorina GiannIni Ohe
Desdemona of the previous nighD, had a
part better fitted TO her stage presence
in the role of the mother, and played
with charm, facility and notable dis
play OF dramatic force.
Tonight Signor Novelli's bill will be
Macbeth"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-19
BOY SKATER
DROWNED 1T
WOOMsOCkET

Raymond Critchett. II years old, OF .
Darrell street. wocn-ocscs. tSA through
the ice on Social pond and wss drowned.
shortly after O'Clock yesterday after
noon. The boy. I'm company with another.
had been skating on the tce, which wac
too thin and broke In under the pair
when they were a considerable distance
from the shore The other lad was saved
by John Phaneuf whom the cries OF the
lad brought 20 the rescue but young
critchett went down before sid ooubi
reach him.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-19
SCENIC TEMPLE

The usual change Of pictures takes
place at the Scenic Temple today. They
are The Peasants Honeymoon" Lady
Athlete" Music Forward" Sailors
Practical Joke" Champion All the
Same and The Vagabond."
The vaudeville will remain the same as
the fore part OF the week, with Ira Kess-
ner singing the latest popular songs: Ada
Corbe>>c. soubrette; The Parsons sisters.
character artists: Fred Bouman, black
face comedian. and, of course Howard and
cameron In their singing and dancing
act.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-19
MOUNTAIN SNOW TO COOL
DENVER CONVENTION

Denver. Dec. 19-Tons OF pure whito
snow, fresh from the mountains. are TO be
piled In the Auditorium during the Demo
cratic national convention next July by
There will be no sweitering in the heat.
With collars wilted, coats thrown aside
and shirt sleeves rolled up III the Colo
iado climate and tho cool mountain
vention cool the snow will do a.
The Monatt road will bring carload
OF snow TO the city each day during the
convention and place II in the auditorium.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-19
SCARLET FEVER
PROVES FATAL To
TWO CHILDREN

Scarlet fever claimed two victims yes
terday. They were Mary and Honorah
Stackpole. the one three years old and
the other two years old. children OF Mr.
and Mrs. Stackpole of % Chambers street
Tho fever was but of short duration. Mr.
and Mrs. Stackpole and 2-weeks-old in
FAINT have so far escaped the disease and
all precautions are being taken TO isolate
them from it's germs.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-19

Washington. Dec. l9-The president and
Mrs. Roosevelt were the guests OF honor
of the Admiral OF the Navy and Mrs.
Dewey at dinner last evening. The COM
pany dining with them included Nine.
Bonaparte, Mrs. John r. Mclean. Gen.
and Mrs. Frederick Dent Grant OF New
York, Mrs Nicholas Fish. Mrs Thomas
+. Bayard, Gen. Horace Porter, Senator
Brsndegee. Rear Admiral and Mrs
Brownson, Gen. and Mrs. Gillespie, Mr..
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-19

r.. +. Lewis OF this city, graduate
OF Brown university. Is the winner OF
the scholarship awarded by the
American Institute OF Architects The
scholarship is valuable one emitting
the winner 10 three years course OF
study IN Europe, and that Mr.. Lewis
has won ~ Is source of gratincation
TO his friends in this city.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-19

and Mrs. Van Rensselaer, OF New York,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Corcoran Eustis.
former Secretary OF the Navy and Mrs.
Paul Morton. Mrs Tucker. daughter Of
Rear Admiral Brownson: Rear Admiral
Capps, Captain the Honorable Horace
Hood, Capt and Mrs w ii. H. Sims, the
former naval aide 20 the president, and
Lieut.. Butler.
The dinner was intended as celebra-
tion OF the admirals 10th birthday. which
will be Dec. 26.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-19

Put your money IN Choice Real Es.
tate. There is none better than Mr..
Bennett wiD show YOU at Oakland
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-17
MAYOR JONES INVITED TO
WELCOME LABOR LEADERS,
Carpenters and Jolnere to Make Final
Arrangements for MIR. Gompers'
Visit Tuesday Night.

Arrangements for the visit OF the
labor leaders To Hampton on Wedncs-
day night of this week viii be com
plctcd on Tuesday night 1T the meet.
ing OF the general committee from tho
Hampton and Carpenters Unions.
whose guests tho visitors Will be. Tho
union has been informed that the gen
tlemen who viii como are: Mr.. Sam.
uel Gompers. president OF tho Amcri.
can Federation OF Labor; MIR. ". d.
Huber, president OF tho International
Carpenters and Joiners Union: and
II. NJ Guren. Frank Duffy, j. T. Potts.
j. !. Mckinley and A. Nj. Schwartz.
leading men in tho Carpenters union
The committee last night held Il
meeting and unanimously decided TO
have MIR. Vernon l.. Doaugherty pre-
side as the master OF ceremonies. Ma.
yor Thornton +. Jones was asked 10
make the address OF welcome on be-
half OF the union. a musical program
VIII be- arranged ard refreshments
Will DO Rcrved
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-17
HAMPTON NORMAL SCHOOL 5
DEFEATED SHAW UNIVERSITY
In Exciting and Interesting Battle the
Hamptoniane Wailoped the Tar
Heels, 6 to S.

The football game between the al
ovens OF the Hampton Normal and
Agricultural Institute and Shaw Uni
vcrsity oil North Carolina. on the Nor
nal school gridiron, yesterday after
neon. resulted In victory for tho To-
cal team by the score oi . 10 3. The
game proved interesting and the big
crowd In attendance was kept ut o
high pitch OF excitement throughout
tho contest. Shaw won her touch.
down on a tumble eand failed to kick
goal. Tho baltic was clcanly payed.
On Thanksgiving Day the Normal
school eleven will have az its oppo
nents the strong team from Kittrell
College in Forth Carolina.
Normal school has not lost 4 game
thus season and tho only eleven that
has held them down 10 tic score
was tho Union Seminary in Richmond.
Suits In Circuit Court.
Tho following suits were instituted
In the Circuit Court yesterday:
Newport News and Old Point Rail-
way and Electric Company VS.. John
c. White, action In chancery aud Mt.
tachment.
Charles +. tIewins VS.. l.. N. Mears,
motion for Judgment.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-17
country Hams 20 Cents.

Country Hams 20 Cents.
You had better buy ono for your
Sunday dinner at Richardson & hush
Company today. They are winners.
11-16-2t.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-17

STAGE MANA CTR KNOWLES
TOOK DROP OF 16 FEET
Was Sleeping in the Third story of the
National Soldiers Home Theater
And Fell Into Balcony BOX.

Mr.. Edward Knowles. stage manae
er In the ihcater at tho National Sol
dlers' Home. had remarkably mar.
row escape from death in very
strange manner Il few nights ago. Mr..
Knowles hns his room on the third
floor OF the theater and all that pre-
vented his instant death wRs tho fact
that he dropped Into the balcony box.
which is only lG feet below his sleep
Ing room.
Mr.. Knowles thinks that he must
have gotten M in his Aleap and
walked To tho door and then tumbicd
over tho narrow passage way. ns
when he found himself he was In the
balcony box nursing all kinds OF
bruises on his body
Had Mr.. Knowles missed the bal.
cony box, which protrudes out over
the lower pit about % inches. he
would have had drop of &c rect ana
landed on the main floor OF the play
house.
Mr.. Knowles injuries are quite pain.
full. but he is rapidly coming around
and will soon BE- able TO again re
sumo his work as the stage manager.