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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-09
PROF. BURGESS HONORED
BY KING OF SAXONY

Berlin. July 9-The King of Saxony
has paid Prof John w. Burgess the un-
usual honor OF sending the Saxon minister
of education from Dresden TO Leipzig in
order that he may be present at Prof
Burgess lectures before the university
there next week.
Prof Burgess will go shortly for &
holiday to Wilhelmshohe, near Cassel,
prior to sailing for the United States in
September. He will first pay n visit to
Berlin. In order to assemble his COL
leagues and friends at a final farewell
dinner.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-09
Man Found Dead

Portsmouth. n. H., July 9-Clarence
Spinney. 9o years old. an employe OF the
Publishers Paper company here. was
found dead In the company's mill today.
ana mystery surrounds the death. The
mans body was found beside an electric
motor. but the medical referee after a
careful examination was not able 20 ind
any marks that would Indicate that tho
man had been killed by an electric shock.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-09
CAPTAIN FIRST
ASSAULTED, AND
THEN ROBBED

Norfolk. Va. July 9--It developed today
that Capt Lemue Lockart. master OF the
British steamship Albura, is confned to
q local hospital suffering from injuries re-
ceived az the hands OF am unknown high
wayman. while en- route from the James
town exposition grounds To his ship.
which was coaling at the Lamberts Point
pier.
Capt Lockart was assaulted, robbed OF
his gold watch. $50 in cash and left for
dead. His ship was compelled TO sail for
Hamburg without him. The assault oc-
curred on the night OF July 4. There is
no clue TO the assailant.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-09
Condition for China

London. July 9.-The Shanghai cor
respondent OF the Morning Post says
an imperial decree has been issued
ordering the immediate placing in ef-
feet in the provinces OF Chill and
Kiangsu OF certain new regulations
providing for provincial self govern
ment.
1t is stated that this experiment is
10 prepare the people for constitu-
tion.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-09
Taxes Increased ST., 100000

Asheville. N. c., July 9.-George w.
Vanderbilt has returned his property
for taxation in this county. which in
cludes Baltimore house. about $1,000
900 too low. the tax board says. 80 II
has raised his assessment so that he
will have about $4,000 more 10 pay
in taxes this year. Mr.. Vanderbilt has
given formal notice OF protest and Will
appear before the tax board and try
TO get the assessment reduced. The
assessed value OF Mr.. Vanderbilts
property, real and personal. for the
last four years has been $4,000, 900.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-09
RUMORED EXPLOSION
WAS A TUNNEL BLAST

The firing of an overcharged blast in
the tunnel between North Main and Ben
eft streets this afternoon created noise
that was heard beyond Canal street into
Exchange place and gave rise TO rumor
that a serious explosion had occurred.
Investigation showed this rumor TO be
false however. Work was not interrupted
nor was any damage done.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-09
HITCHCOCK MAY SUCCEED
LOEB AS SECRETARY

Washington. July 9.-According TO n re-
port In Washington. Frank II Hitchcock
OF Massachusetts,. first assistant post
master general. will succeed William
Loeb, Jr., OF New York as secretary 10
the president on Dec. /. On that date.
II was said. Mr. Loeb will retire from
the secretaryship to enter private busi-
ness. Mr.. Hitchcock was In Oyster Bay
last Friday ss a guest OF the president.
1t s understood that he was then In
formed Of Mr.. Loebs intentions. and the
secretaryship rendered him. II Is believed
that he will accept the place.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-09
In Honor Of the Elks

Philadelphia, July 9.--Acting under
orders from the navy department. Capt.
Edward e. Pendleton. commandant OF
the League Island navy yard. has di-
rected that the battleships Kearsarge
and Kansas be overhauled and re-
painted and otherwise put In condition
for their participation In the annual
reunion OF the Elks here next week.
The big warships will be anchored In
the Delaware river at n point near the
center OF the city.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-09
Prerogrative Enlarged

st. Petersburg, July 9.-An enlargement
of .he imperial prerogative was an
nounced today in decision Of the council
OF ministers 10 xdd the frontier guards
TO the army and revy as being n forco
beyond the competence of parllamen. to
interfere with.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-09
Eviction Bill Passed

London, July 9.-The house OF COM
mons last night passed the evicted
tenants bill to secondt reading by
315 votes to 9S
This bill was introduced by Chief
Secretary for Ireland Birrell June "a.
He drew a gloomy picture OF condi-
tions I'm the west Of Ireland, while
doing so, saying in conclusion: There
are 1000 tenants TO be reinstated. the
government wants TO make a clean
Job OF II and II must acquire land
compulsorily."
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-09
KING EDWARD BUYS PAIR
OF VANDERBILT HORSES

New York, July 9--When the Atlantic
Transport liner Minnehaha arrived from
London yesterday with Alfred G. Wander
bilt's show horses aboard. II became
known that two OF his prize wlrNing
high steppers had been purchased by the
King of England just before the stable
was shipped home.
The animals were King Edward and
King Jamessa pair of typical state coach
horses. 1872 hands high. George ID. King
OF Springboro. Pa, bred them, named
them and sold them to Mr.. Vanderbilt
about a year ago.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-09
THREE MEN REPORTED AS
DROWNED IN RIVER

New York, July 9.--New York Central
tug No. Is while running In the North
River off Weehawken early this morning
ran across a small capsized yacht and
four men struggling In the water. The
men were rescued by the tugs crew.
The men told the captain that the
yachting party had consisted OF seven
men, three OF whom had been drowned
The yacht was the Yacana, owned BY W.
G.. Pierce.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-09
Yale Summer School Open

New Haven, Conn, July s-NIore
than 200 students. a majority OF them
women school teachers from many
states, were in attendance yesterday
when recitations and lectures began
in Ysle's third annual summer school
AS heretofore. large proportion OF
all the students enrolled viii take
work in whole or part in the physical
education department
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-09
Crew to Divide SQss8

Gloucester. July 9.-The schooner
Elector, Capt. Clayton Morrissey. first
OF the salt bank cod fishing feet 20
arrive home. weighed Oft $4,000
pounds OF salt cod as the result OF her
trip. on this amount the crew VIII
share To the extent OF sSei per man,
the total stock being se55s.
This Is one OF the biggest stocks
ever made on the spring trip OF a
two-trip banker
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-09
Death of Charles II. Nye

Hyannis. Mass, July e.-Charles II.
Nye. a retired railroad official. died at
his home here today. Mr.. Nye was for
number OF years superintendent Of
the Cape Cod division OF the Old
Colony railroad. retiring when that
road was leased TO the New York. New
Haven and Hartford Railroad company.
lie was SIS years OF age and leaves
one son. cH--' IL. Nye. Jr., OF Bos-
ton
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-09
Str. Ethelwold on Rocks

New York, July 9-The British fruit
steamer Ethelwold. from Nipe Bay for
Boston. is aground at Bird Rock. Ba-
hamas. The Ethelwold grounded on
July and lay in such position that
the Flandria could give her no assist
ance without endangering her own
safety.
Capt. Smith OF the Ethelwold gave
orders to throw all the cargo over
board I'm an effort to float the ship or
the rocks.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-09
Enterprise" at Boston

Boston, July o. - The Massachusetts,
nautical training ship Enterprise. whose
summer cruise was halted at New Lon
don. Conn, last week by the desertion OF
% cadets because thc% alleged IN food
was bad and the shore leave scant. ar
rived here early today. The investigation
OF the charges which the cadets have
made against their commander. Capt.
William r. Low, u. s. N, will not begin
until tomorrow by the court or inquiry.
which Gov Guild appointed especially for
this case.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-09
Pie Marred Her Beauty

Hagerstown. Md, July 9.-Miss Jose
phne Eavey, the daughter OF Samuel
Eavey was the victim OF a peculiar acci-
for life.
While she fas helping her mother to
make custard pies Miss Eavey tainted and
fell with her face in a pie that Mrs. Eavey
had just taken from the stove.
The young womans face was frightfuily
burned. the scahding contents OF the pie
covering her from chin TO forehead.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-09

Moscow. July e.--Mme. Fromkins,
who I'm March last attempted TO as
sassinate Gen. Rheinbot and who, MAY
~. tried 90 kill the Inspector OF the
political prison here, wounding him
with pistol which had been mys-
teriously smuggled into her cell. was
today sentenced to death.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-09
COMET WILL SOON BE
VISIBLE TO THE EYE

Geneva. n. Y, July 9.--Observations
made early yesterday morning by DR..
William X. Brooks OF the recently discov-
cred comet showed that the comet is ra-
ridly growing brighter. being no~> oyer
three times brighter than at the time of
Its discovery. II may now be observed
with small telescopes and will soon be-
come visible to the naked eye.
It's position yesterday morning was right
ascension one hour twenty nine minutes
ten seconds. deolination north seven de-
grees, no minutes.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-09
Sues for 5000

wladislawa Jablinski has entered
suit in the superior court TO recover
$500 from Mrs. Pasler. On the 14th
day of last month plaintiff claims that
the defendant beat bruised and evil
treated her. Thomas f. Farrell is at
torney for the plaintiff.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-09
Gov. Curry of Samar Home

Honolulu. July s.-Gov. Curry Of sa-
mar, who recently was appointed gover-
nor of New Mexico by President Roose-
velt arrived here today from the Philip
pines on the transport Logan. He Is on
his way to New Mexico to assume the du-
ties of his new office.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-09
Frightened to Death

Buffalo, July 9.--Mrs. Albert Reuyhalf.
50 years old. was driving I'm a buggy yes
terday 20 the home OF a friend, when n
horse frightened by a steam roller. be-
came unmanageable and dashed mady
In the direction OF her vehicle Mrs. Reuy-
hauf. losing her presence of mind. sat mo-
tionles~ until the runaway animal brush
cd past, missing her buggy by only a few
inches The danger past. the woman
screamed violently. then tainted. and when
people from nearby house arrived she
was dead
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-09
Longworths Going to Hawaii

San Francisco. Cal. July 9.--Accoriing
20 a private telegram received last night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nicholas Longworth will ar
rive In San Francisco in a day or two. en-
route TO Hawaii. They are planning, Il Is
said. to come TO the city quietly and
avoid publicity.
Mr.. and Mrs Dongworth left Cincinnati
two weeks ago 10 travel westward, and
spent several days in Yellowstone Park.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-09
Wife Killed Him

Portland. Ore- Jsay "a dispatch from
Baker City tells OF the murder OF Jack
Hamilton, by his divorced wife. In a
quarrel over fence. blown down In a
storm. Hamilton struck the woman. who
drew a revolver and shot him dead The
Hamiitons lived % Pleasant Valley. 3
miles from here. Mrs. Hamilton was
brought 70 this city and IL now in Jail
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-09
MAN WHO KILLED CABBY
is ADMITTED TO BAIL

Washington, July 9.-Gaston ii. Phillip,
Washington and New York clubman, who
has been in jail here since May is on the
charge OF numbering Frank Macaboy at
the Arlington hotel on that date, was To
day admitted TO bail in the sum of $25,0C0.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-09
VAULT CLEANERS
DENY ILLEGAL ACT

Joseph and Antonio White in the
police court this morning pleaded not
guilty to dumping the contents OF a
cesspool in a lot off Union avenue
without a permit from the health au-
thorities, and were held for trial on
the 18th in surety of 500 each
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-09
$500. 900 Fire at Sydney

Sydney. O., July 9.-The plant OF the
American Scraper company. one OF the
largest in the United states. was burned
today. The loss r. estimated at 500, ,000
The fire was caused by an explosion.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-09
Two Killed in Quarry

windsor. NJ s. July 9-Silas Cald-
well and Percy Caldwell were killed
yesterday. being struck by mass OF
earth which fell at the Eagle quarry.
near here Douglas Riley had one OF
his legs broken The men were all
married and were about 30 years OF
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-09
Tunnel Laborer Hurt

Joseph De Elpo aged 40. while at work
in the tunnel last evening bumped his
head on a car and got a scalp wound
hospital
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-09
Big Strike in Russia

Kiev. Russia. July "a big strike
OF agricultural laborers Is being pre-
pared The governor threatens TO have
recourse 10 military force IL neces-
sary to meet the situation.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-09
DIR. JELLY OF BOSTON AS
CO-MASTER IN EDDY CASE

Concord. n. H.. July "a. j. Shurt-
leff. clerk OF the superior court. has
received from DR.. George f. Jelley of
Boston a letter accepting his appoint
ment by Judge Robert ~ Chamberlin
as co-master 10 determine the COM
potency of Mrs. Mary Baker q. Eddy.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-09
New Head for Mint

Washington. July e-secretAry Cortel-
you has recommended 90 the president
the appointment OF Frank A. Leach. the
superintendent OF the mint AZ San Fran.
cisco. as director OF the mint at san Fran
cisco, TO succeed George L. Roberts. re-
signed
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-09
Brass Boxes Stolen

George McCready. superintendent OF the
British and American company. reports
stolen from the plant on Cross street.
three brass boxes. valued at $50. and
four brass plates, valued at SIS.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-09
ED. M'CABE APPEALED;
FINED FOR SPEEDING

Edward McCabe in the district court
this morning. on an old charge OF hav-
ing driven his automobile faster than
common travelling pace. admitted
evidence sufficient to convict and was
fined $40 and costs. He appealed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-09
Property Attached

Harris d. Jones of Coventry has at
tached the property OF Hugh A., Alex
ander and George II. Kerr OF this city
to the value of $4,000. 1t is an action
for promises broken.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-09
LIVERPOOL COTTON

Liverpool. July 9.-The market opened
Qiet. The demand for spot cotton was
quiet. prices easier, 5000 bales OF middlngs.
selling for 1923 OF these 1900 bales were
American. The receipts were 1000 bales.
OF these 4S00 bales were American.
Futures were selling as follows:
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-09
FINANCIAL
NEW YORK STeeK MARKET

the private wire OF LEWIS III. TAPPAN
= co. Bankers and Brokers. Banissn
Building
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-09
CHICAGO GRAIN AND WHEAT

Chicago, July 9.-The marke I opened
today with wheat and corn quiet; moth
ing doing
Futures were selling as follows:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-31
WANTS MARRIAGE ANNULLED.
Maude FeeIy Has Yielded to the
Wishes of Her Mother.

Denver, COL, July 31.-In a signed
statement Mrs. Maude Fealy-Sherwin.
the actress, declares that she wishes
her recent cldndestine marriage to
Hugo L. Sherwin, a. dramatic critic of
this city. annulled If it be legally pos
sible. Whether this can or cannot be
done. Mrs. Sherwinr. states positively
that she will not see Mr.. Sherwin
again for year.
MY mother is SO grieved and
broken hearted ever this thing"
wrote Mrs. Sherwin, that the only
PREPARATION I can make her is an an
nullment of the marriage"
The bride says that her marriage
was never consumn7a ted and she con-
sented to the ceremony being per
formed only on 1.-The understanding
that it was to ssbe kept an absolute
secret for enc or TWO years. 81
Mr. Sherwin, 1t is said, Is prepar-
ing to demand that his wife shall
come to him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-31
WAGE FARMERS BANK.
An Organization Chartered With a
Capital of S1O,OOO,OOO.

New York. July 31.-A charter for
the organiza ton of a s1O,O0o,000 wage
earners banking and investment in
stltutlon, 1t is announced will be filed
today in Albany. The new association
is called the Wage Farmers Capital
Alliance, and its stockholders will
mainly be recruited from the laboring
classes.
The shares have a par value of 81
each, which will enable those with
small incomes to make easy invest
ments. The company obtained a
charter at Guthrie. Okla, on last
"wednesday and plans to conduct it's
business in all of the states of the
country
Offices will be established in Chi
cago, Boston, st. Louis and in all
cities having a population of 10000
or more. The principal offices of the
company will be in this city. w. T..
Gridley, the attorney for the company
In speaking of the new company said:
1T is a movement that has been
under consideration by leading labor
representatives for nine months. All
trades will have a chance to take
stock in the company. The wage earn
er by organization has greatly i'm
proved his condition in this country,
and the present move is only another
step forward to obtain for him his
full share of the prosperity and devel-
opment of the nations resources, in
the accomplishment of which his Ia
Dor represents a material part.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-31
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Nj. f. Southwick and e. S. Gresser
Officers of Citizens, Bank.

AT the meeting of the directors of
the Citizens bank of North Topeka held
last evening the designations of the
president, cashier and assistant cashier
were accepted and M. F. Southwick was
elected to succeed DIR. Woods of Kan
sas City as president and E. S. Gresser
is again cashier, having been selected
to I'LL the vacancy caused by w. s.
Bergundtaals resignati on. HOLM Nichols,
who has peen vice president for num-
Der of years, will continue in the same
capacity.
To the list of local stockholders have
been added the names of number of
North Topeka merchants and business
men. The new stockholders on the
North side are D. w. Dibb1e, Rome Col
vim, Fred Morns, Charles Myers Joseph
Hook, W. T. Pence, A. Tomlinson, J.
w. Hitler, D. l.. Button, c. w. Thomp-
son, DR.. L. A. Ryder. Beside these the
names of H. A. Perry, George F'lad,
John G. West. George c. Bowman, J.
B. Marshall, Jr., A. H. Marshall, ]. NJ.
Wilkerson and ]. ]. Schenck of the
South side were added. The names of
L. B. Willetts, NJ. M. Shirley and Geo.
A. Frisbie of Granville and Ambrose
P. Howell, Albert Reicherter, w. A.
Luthey, N. w. Lucas and Thomas Neis-
wender of Silver Lake are also includ-
ed in the new list of stockholders The
bank is being operated today by the
newly appointed officers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-31
SOLDIERS ARE IN TOPEKA.
Encamped Near Shorey With Sheri-
dan and Lee IS Officers.

Two army officers bearing the his
torical names of Sheridan and Lee
are with the four troops of the Thir-
tenth United States cavalry which are
encamped north of Shorey en- route
from Fort Riley to Fort Sheridan,
Illinois. Captain Fitzhugh Lee is a
son of the famous Fitzhugh Lee while
Lieutenant Phil Sheridan is son of
the famous cavalry general of that
name. The former is connected with
the famous Seventh cavalry and the
latter is an officer in the Fifth cav
airy They are aides to President
Roosevelt and are simply attached
with the Thirteenth during its trip in
{ rider to enable them to report to
President Roosevelt the results of the
march At Fort Leavenworth Kermit
Roosevelt. son of t1le president, will
accompany the troops until they
reach their point of destination. Major
Lewis is in command. They will re-
main in camp near Topeka until
Thursday morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-31
LIBRARIES FOR PANAMA.
The Commission Has Purchased Four
of 600 Volumes Each. ~

Washington, July 31.-Joseph
Bucklin Bishop, secretary of the 18TH
milan canal commission. will sail from
New York for the isthmHs Thursday,
August 1. The commission has pur-
chased through him libraries for the
four recreation buildings that have
been completed and thrown open for
the use of the employees of the commits
sion at Cristobal, Gorgona, Empire and
Culebra. These Libraries contain
about 500 volumes each. comprising
standard reference books and volumes
of history. biography. travel and f1c--
ton. The fiction is different in each
library so that it can be changed
about from one library to another.
thus giving the employees a much
larger collection.
A library of similar size has been
bought for the University club in
Panama This club is composed of
several hundred canal employees in
clerical and other higher grade posi-
tions and has a very attractive little
club house in the city of Panama.
Being private organization and in
no way under commission control. it
is not in the power of the commission
to purchase a library for 1t. General
Thomas H. Hubbard of New York city
gave the necessary funds as soon as
the matter was presented to him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-31
KANSAS WOMAN DIVORCED.
Mrs. Short. Formerly Miss Julia Nc
Inerney OF Abilene. Freed.

Chicago, ILL.,, July 31.-Divorce has
been granted Assistant States. Attorney
Benedict ]. Short from Julia M. Short,
pianist and vocalist after a proceeding
guarded with secrecy. including a hear
ing in a judges chambers and fortified
by several mistakes on the court records
The entry of the decree marks the end
of a romance that had its inception flve
years ago, when Mr.. Short first heard
the clear soprano voice of Miss Julia
McInerney at her home in Abilene, Kan.
The final chapter of the shattered 20
nance was brought out today through a
discrepancy IN the chancery index of the
superior court, where the title of the
suit. through mistake, was entered on
the wrong page.
Mr.. Short was married at the home of
lis brides parents August 6, 1902, re-
turning to Chicago a few weeks later.
lie and Mrs. Short were happy for sew
eral years.
Mrs Short returned to the home of
her parents in Kansas. Their 2-year-oid
Frances. was given to the care
Of Mr. Shorts parents