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TOWNS.

Notice is hereby given that regular SEES
SONS of the Committee on Towns will be
holden every Thursday ut +. NJ. in
Room No. 80. State House.
CORNELIUS HORIGAN, Secretary.
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MILITARY AFFAIRS.

Regular meetings every Tuesday at Z
O'Clock T. NJ. office of AdJutant General
WALTER j. MAYO. Secretary.
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CLAIMS S.

The Committee on Claims will meet NJ
u'c1nck p. NJ. in Room No. l3I every
Tuesday.
'IOEEKT G. BARROWS. Secretary.
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sKOWHEGAy

\ special meeting was held T.
daT afternoon b. Somerset q;
No. i, Royal Arch Masons, il
Fellows hall. beginning at 4 ID
The n. NJ. and P. NJ. degrees were
ferTcd urun 4 number Of canla
At $50 a banquet was served.
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nnent to the constitution OF Maine to a
vote Of the people; also remonstrance
Of Andrew Halves Of Portland, Stroud
water District, and 102 others against
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t.r.-a.tr mco, incS every "Wednesday 4
.l c'- p NJ
= " P,pKrI-RS1'. Chairman
I' n STEVENS. Secretary.
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Reports of Committees.

Mr.. Montgomery from the committee
on the judiciary, on Bill, An Act in ad-
dition to Chapter IA of the Revised
Statutes relating to the commitment Of
the insane, reported that the same be
printed and recommitted.
Mr. Newbert from the committee on
Mainc state Year Book, to which was
referred the order Of the Legislature
relating thereto reported. Resolve in
favcT If the purchase Nc tn Maine
Stat" Year Cook ana Legislative Man
ral FOR thc years 1907 ana 1905 Re
port accepted ana Resolve tabled for
printing under joint rule.
Orders OF the Day.
On motion of Mr. sStearns OF Norway,
Bill, An Act creating a lien on horses,
Oxen, mules and other animals in GER
tain cases, was taken from The table,
and IN further motion by the same
gentleman 1t was referred to the COM
mittec on legal affairs.
On motion of Mr.. Newbert or Angus
"a, Resolve for an amendment to the
constitution by abrogating and annull-
ing Amendment adopted on the Sth
cay oil September a. d. 1884, relating
10 the sale and manufacture of in
toSlcating liquors, was taken from the
table, and on further motion by the
same gentleman it was referred to the
committee on temperance.
on motion of Mr.. Moves of Augusta
Bill. An Act to repeal CHAPTER % Of the
Laws Of 1905, entitled An Act to nro-
VIDE for the better enforcement Of the
Avs against the sale and manufacture
q Intoxicating liquors, was taken from
inc table, and on further motion by the
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Lincoln County Delegation.

By Mr.. Baldwin of Boothbay Harbor
-Bill, An Act to amend Section ! of
Chapter 151 of the Public Laws of 1905
relating to compensation of registers of
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MAINE LEGISLATURE.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

estate; also Bill, An Act to amend
Chapter 1874 of the Revised Statutes
relating to recognizanccs in criminal
cases.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05
Man ASLEEP ON
TRACK STRUCK
BY An ENGINE

A man who gave his name as Frank
Gauthier. age 23 and residence Plainheld.
Conn. was brought to this city on the
same train that struck him "a miles out.
on the Wihimantic branch of the Wor-
cester division near Greene. TO the Rhode
Island hospital about 1880 O'Clock last
night. suffering from a dislocated left hip
and several scalp wounds, besides being
covered with bruises.
Gauthier, according TO reports, was sit
ting on one OF the rails, apparently In a
doze, near the station at Greene. when the
engine headed for this city struck him.
The train. consisting OF two work cars
and the engine. was passing through
one OF the dark stretches OF the road
when IL hit Gauthier hurting him into
the ditch beside the rails.
The engineer. Hammond. and the train
crew. ran back to the PROSTATE figure
and after a hasty examination took him
aboard the engine.
His injuries were found to be painful.
but not necessarily dangerous. He would
not give any explanation last night as to
why he was sitting on the rails.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05
TILLINGHAST FAMILY
HOLDS A REUNION

Saturday was held the second annual
reunion of the descendants OF Deacon
Pardon and Mary (SweeD Tillinghast. one
OF the oldest of the states families, at
Central Village. Conn. with about $50
present. most of them from this state.
Massachusetts, and Connecticut and few
from more distant states. The reunion
festivities occupied nearly the whole day.
Deacon Pardon Tillinghast was a direct
descendant in the fifth generation of Ell
der Pardon Tillinghast, who came to this
city In 1913.
A solo was given by Dorothy Elizabeth
Tillinghast followed by an interesting adj
dress by the president OF the association.
Dinner was served by Lloyd A. Tilling-
hast OF this city. member of the family.
under large tent erected In an orchard
near the chapel.
Among the more distant members who
signed the family register during the day
were Mrs. Wilfred Hayes Gorton. Los An
geles, CAL; Mr. and Mrs Elmer Jones,
Cincinnatus. NJ Y; Mrs. Carrie Jones
Johnston. Cortland, N. Y; Mr.. and Mrs.
Calvin s. Videon. TottenvilIe. N. Y: AL
bert Reynolds Tilinghast, Upper Mont
clair, N. j.: Charles Carpenter Tilling-
hast. Saxtons River. VT. and Mrs. Fan
ME Tillinghast Weaver. st. Louis, Mo.
Ten of the II living grandchildren OF
Deacon Pardon Tillinghast were present,
viz. Eunice A. Tillinghast. Danielson.
Conn: Mrs. Azubah d. Bennett, North
Attleboro. Mass: Joseph Lewis Tillng-
hast. Lakewood. r. L.; Mrs. Phebe z.
Weaver. Woodstock. Conn; Waldo Til
linghast, Danielson. Conn: MrH Mary
Tillinghast Austin. Brooklyn, N. Y: Mrs
Fannie Tillinghast Weaver. ST. Louis,
Mo-: Mrs. Calvin s. Videon. Tottenville
N Y, and Mrs. Henry c. Gorton, Provi-
dence, r. I.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05
WOMAN HOTEL GUEST
SAVED FROM FLAMES

The firemen were on hand by that time
and getting 10 their work. Seeing man
and woman marooned on the third story
the crew OF Truck / pushed ladder up
against the window and Truckman wyatt
went up. Motloning Fitzgerald to go dowu
ahead OF him, Wyatt stepped into the
room. which was thick with smoke. and,
grabbing Mrs. Fitzgerald in his arms,
took her down on the run. Then he went
back and got her clothes. The young wo-
man was taken across the street ana
there, while the gallant fire laddies held
a protecting shield OF blankets. completed
her interrupted toilet.
The fire was practically extinguished py
9 o'clock The restaurant, which is inde-
pendent Of the hotel and is conducted by
Frank O. Adler of East Attleboro, had
been thoroughly burned out. The nre
started in the kitchen.
The restaurant was closed at O'Clock
by Fred s. Carpenter. an employe In
charge According 10 his statement, the
fires in the large three-oven stove were
not dumped at closing. contrary TO the
usual practice. and one OF the fires was
left burning II is thought that the blaze
originated here. possibly by the fire dump
ing itself
The damage to the restaurant has not
been estimated. The hotel was damaged
about $500 by smoke and water.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05
MAD CANINE
CREATED STIR IN
MARKET SQUARE

A large black Newfoundland dog caused
much excitement on Market square yes
terday noon, and churchgoers and others
kept a wary eye on the brute. as the dog
was swapping and growing at all who
came near IL.
Patrolmen Moffit and Sheehan of the
Central station. attracted by the crowd.
hurried to Market square AS soon as
they had grasped the situation they plan
ned TO capture the dog.
After some minutes of manoeuvring
Patrolman Mofft managed 10 get the
animal securely by the ears and held
IL tightly while word was sent to the
Central station. Patrolman Hickey was
sent TO the scene in the patrol wagon.
but as he had no way of fastening the
dog Patrolman Monit put the animal
In the wagon and held II all the way to
the station. Dog Officer Dean was noti-
fed and took care OF the animal.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05
RIVERSIDE

The need OF enlarging the police sta
ton at this place was demonstrated yes
terday. when each OF the Ave cells con-
tained two occupants. and. as the beds
In the cells were made for only one, II
can be seen that someone had TO sleep on
the moor OF the cell. which, OF course,
rs dtfttc us rUU1r0rtaDTe as the beds There
is plenty OF room to make the needed i'm
provement. and as most OF the prisoners
who occupy them are taken for minor
onences, ~ does not seem, so many OF the
citizens say, right to subject them to
treatment like dogs. The cells are small
and the ventilation is not the best, and
on hot night " one has TO remain in one
of these cells over night 1T is quite sufri-
Client penalty for an ordinary man who
happens TO get over the bay.
The Hon. Levi s. Winchester and his
daughter. Miss Lena, returned from
shrewsbury, Mass, last evening, where
they have been the guests OF Mr.. Win
chesser's brother. and they took part in
the exercises of an Old Home Week
demonstration. Mr.. Wichester's niece re-
turned with them for a short stay
II was the intention OF Capt. George
Pribchard OF the yawl Lone Hand to en-
tertain a party of companions and their
wives yesterday. but owing TO the con-
dltion of the weather the affair will be en-
Joyed later In the season.
The record at the local police station
for July beat all previous records. @ per-
sons being booked. This is nearly double
any number ever taken into custody here
In one month during the history Of the
station.
Mr.. Frank Anthony OF the firm OF s.
r. Anthony company returned from New
York city this morning. where he had
spent a portion OF the past week with
friends.
The management Of Crescent Park have
very kindly rendered the services OF their
band TO the committee who are TO hold n
lawn party at the residence of James
Usher tomorrow evening. for the benefit
Of 81. Marks Episcopal church.
Capt. John Meehan entertained one OF
his old friends. James Hayes OF New
York. yesterday.
Fred Almquist has entered the employ
Of the Riverside Baking company.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05

<rs Beatrice Fitzgerald was the hu-
mau interest centre at a fire which threat
tned the Park hotel last evening and she
Was rescued from her room In which she
WAS imprisoned by fame and dense
Dmoke. which cut on her egress by the
btairways.
Ladderman Charles r. Wyatt of truck
| rescued the woman from her peril and
won the plaudits OF an admiring crowd.
y. C. Fitzgerald OF Boston. the womans
husband. came down the ladder unassist-
ID.
The hre was IN the block at 6o-64 Wash
ngton street and started in the Park res
laurant on the ground floor II was dis
powered by L. A. Hapgood. citizen, who
baw smoke issuing from the street floor OF
the building as he was passing by lie
bottled the hotel people and gave the
blarm from box %. at the corner Of Union
Ind washington streets The hotel porter
ran through the building. shouting TO
arouse the guests. When the alarm
reached Mr. and Mrs. Fitzgerald
the smoke which poured up the stairway
md through the nues and partitions, was
20 thick that after one attempt TO reach
the stairway Fitzgerald gave up trying
10 get out that way. Hastily dressing
pnd helping his wife TO make as COM
plete a toilet as the emergency allowed
be ran 10 the street window.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05
FORTY DROWNED
WHEN Cars FELL
INTO THE RIVER

Anglers. France. Aug 5.-Forty passen-
gers In third-class railroad car and the
engineer of the train were drowned yester-
day afternoon in railroad accident, three
miles southeast of this town.
The locomotive of a crowded local train
jumped the track when entering the
bridge over the River Loire at Les Points
De-Ce. The stone railing gave way and
the engine plunged into the river, 80 feet
below. dragging down with IL the tender,
baggage car and a car carrying third
class passengers. Fortunately no other
cars went into the water as the coupling
between the second and third cars broke.
The conductor and fireman were the
only persons whose lives were saved.
They escaped by swimming.
The third-class car was well filled with
passengers. but although part of the roof
was blown off by the confined air as IL
sank, not a passenger succeeded in gettirN
out. The engineer pershed beneath the
locomotive.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05
AUTO ACCIDENT
KILLS THREE WOMEN

jackson. Mich, Aug. s.--A Detroit. Jack
son and Chicago trolley car struck an
automobile containing five Jackson resi-
dents at Sutton's Crossing, about three
miles east of here.
Mrs. Levi Palmer. Mrs. Emily Pulver
and Bernice Oliver were killed. r. Adel-
bert Orver, a prominent business man
OF this city. was probably fatally In
jnred. while his wife escaped with less
serious injuxiea
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05
ZION CITY'S LACE
FACTORY IS SOLD

Chicago. Aug. SIT has been an
nounced In Zion City that arrangements
practically were completed for the sale
Of the lace factory to a local dry-goods
firm for about s265,000. 1t was said that
the papers would be higned today and that
the purchaser would at once begin to i'm
prove and extend the plant at cost of
81, 900 900. and operate 1t day and night to
its full capacity.
The reputed sale carries with II the
lease restrictions prohibiting liquor or
tobacco on the premises or the use of
pnofane language by the employees.
The receiver. Mr.. Hateley, it is said.
will apply portion of the proceeds of
the sale TO remove mortgages in Zion
City, amounting to $4,000.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05
GERMAN EMPEROR
DESIGNS STATUE

Berlin, Aug. 5.-The German en-
peror has given another proof OF his
versatility by designing and ordering
the four symbolic statues which are to
adorn the entrance to the Hohenzollern
chapel in the cathedral of this city.
The statutes will represent Courage,
Wisdom, Justice and Moderation.
Courage. according to the design sub
mitted by the emperor TO the sculptor.
will be represented by a medieval
knight in full armor and mounted on
horseback. but the figure of Justice. in
stead of being represented by q female
figure holding the balances and with
her eyes bandaged. will in this case be
male. All Berlin is commenting on the
emperor's new idea.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05
AUTO ROMANCE !
ENDED BY A
DIVORCE SUIT

Worcester, Aug. SAN auto romance
that startled society OF Worcester and
Boston when Miss Ida Forrest Day. one
OF the handsome young society girls OF
this city. eloped in an auto at York Beach
with Jay B. Crawford. Jr., OF Boston, had
another chapter added Saturday. when
Mrs. Ida Day Crawford filed suit for d.
vorce on the grounds of cruel and abusive
treatment and non-support.
The whereabouts of Crawford are un-
known here, but he is believed 20 be In
Chicago. Mrs. Crawford is at the home
OF her mother. Mrs. A. II. Day, dan
cling nstructor. who for years has taught
Worcester's most exclusive society peo-
pie and children how to dance.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05
REV. DIR. HENSON
breaches ON HOME

Home" was the topic chosen by tho
Rev. DR. l.. L. Henson of the
Cranstoh Street Baptist church, who has
recently returned from a foreign trip for
his sermon. ITO me-" said the pastor. at
the outset ''as to most OF us. / believe,
the three sweetest words are mother
home and heaven Each signifies to us
something precious. Mother means the
old home; home that OF today; and
heaven our home for eternity. when we
think OF mother, the old thoughts OF our
childhood, the associations Of days gone
by come back TO our minds
Then at the close OF this Old Home
Week, when Rhode Island has invited
back her sons and daughters and so
many OF them have come, let US think
OF our present home. Far too little do we
appreciate what IL means. and too few OF
us realize our responsibilities In regard TO
H. The real home. where are the husband.
the wife, the little ones, Is the dearest
the most beautiful thing In this world.
Out there In Utah IL Is not home. nor in
Turkey, nor China. Nothing OF that sort
Is home in the true sense the home that
God approves. For II Is the pure the sa-
cred home, that means everything to a
man - nation. And Il Ia that purity
and that sanctity that we must maintain,
for upon II a nation stands or falls. II
was the forgetfulness Of the home, the
degradation Of II by lust and licentious-
ness, that overcame the glory OF Greece,
that caused the downfall of Rome.
such things as Old Home Weeks, then
have a beautiful purpose. They bring us
To n new appreciation Of what home real
ly means. a keener conception Of its sig
nifcance. They inspire anew In us a love
for that home and give a new impetus to
the sentiment that is innate in everyone
OF us'
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05
MOCK DUCK, NOTORIOUS
CHINK. is ARRESTED

Boston, Aug. 5.--Mock Duck. said to be
one Of the leaders OF the Hep Sing Tong,
was arrested in Quincy yesterday and
locked up here on a charge OF being con-
cerned in the fatal shooting in Chinatown
or Friday night, when three members OF
the On Leong Tong, another Chinese Sc
cret society. were killed. Mock Duck had
a A-calibre revolver in his clothes when
arrested In a laundry in Quincy.
Seven OF the 10 Cinnamon who are said
to have taken part In the shooting have
been apprehended.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05
DEATH OF BEAUTIFUL
FRENCH BARONESS

Paris Aug 5.-Baroness de Lowenthal
has died after long illness. She was
celebrated for the grace of her bearing
and remarkably small feet.
One of her daughters Is Marquise
da Beauvoir
The other. Princess Cubomirski. whose
first husband was the famous Duke De-
oazes Their son married Isabella Singer.
whose great fortune came from the sewing
machine.
The young Duchess Decazes was greatly
beloved by Marquise de Beauvoir. who al
ways said she was IAN exceptional
American"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05
ITALIANS FIGHT ..
AT A CHRISTENING

A row in an italian christening party
NJ harrington Centre last evening sent
Clemento Di christophano. 40 years old.
10 the hospital at Warren with severe In
1uries which are believed TO include
fractured skull. and Domenico Valentia.
a mill hand, 30 years old, living In war
rem. into the hands of the harrington po-
lice. A third man. believed 70 have been
leader in the trouble escaped In the excite
ment following the appearance OF the
officers.
The christening took place at the nome
of Joseph Moiascio on Maple avenue and
was attended by between $50 and zoo. Ac-
oording TO Molascio's statement 10 the
notice. some Of the guests imbioed TOO
Freely OF the christening cheer, and while
under its influence became engaged In a
dispute which soon became general
drht with q dozen or fifteen Of the men
taxing part. That was about s o'clock
chief OF Police samuel r. Bowden was
notified OF the row and went TO the scene
accom- panied by an italian constable. The
fsht had been raging for half sn-heur
when the Officers arrived. but on their
sppearance the fighters scattered.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05
Killed By Clubbing

Ncwmarkct, ~ ". Aug. 5.-fcr. A. J.
Lance. the medical examiner OF Rock
ingham county. decided yesterday that
In the double tragedy which occurred
here yesterday Jerry Remission
clubbed Rose Kenniston. TO whom he
was paving attention. TO death, and
then took his own life.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05
Pastor Fined SAC

Peru. Ind. Aug 6-Rev. Edward Taylor.
aged Methodist minister of Alexandria
Ind. was fined $40 for killing n rohdn that
was rsiding his berry patch. He nd not
know II wse against the la1.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05
Longworths at Honolulu

Honolulu. Aug. 5.--A reception was
given Saturday night by Gov. Carter 20
Secretary OF Commerce and Labor
Strauss and Congressman and Mrs.
Nicholas Longworth. Five thousand
persons attended
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05
TO LET.

OAKLAND BEACH GROVE. RIGHT
on the shore OF Narragansett bay. to
let for sunday School Picnics and out
ings: elegant bathing beach bath
houses. Casino and bowling alleys.
Apply at Information Bureau. opposite
depot at Oakland Beach.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05

she-can you get along on ten dol
Hs-Er. is that all you makes
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-11-15
DIED after
MANY MONTHS
OF SUFFERING FROM WOUNDS
RECEIVED DID YOUNG GEO.
c. HlLoEsRAND, OF
sMlTHFIELD.

CLARKSDuRG, Nov. 15.-Grover C.
Hildebrand. the young man OF Smith,
field who was shot while pursuing
three men at that place who were sus.
pected OF setting fire to a building las,
January, died in a local hospital Oil
wednesday night at nine O'Clock where
he had been a patient for a little
more than n week.
The body was taken to Washing.
ton Thursday morning accompanied
by relatives and friends and from
there it will be taken to his former
home at Charlottesville. Va. where
the funeral and burial Will take place.
Hildebrand was 90 years Of age. He
received three wounds when he was
shot last January, one of them in the
head and two in the breast. He recov.
cred sufficiently to be able to leave
the hospital some time afterwards but
recently complications set in and his
wounds grew worse. He returned to
the hospital, and, although everything
possible was done for him. he guadu,
ally grew worse until death took him
Wednesday night His brother. En-.
nest Hiidebrand, who was also shot a,
the same time died in the hospital
shortly after tho Shooting TJitda.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-11-15
]. M. HARTLEY & SON.

Grasmere. aud as the distance was
only AZ miles We decided to walk. We
walked through most beautiful coun.
try, Astounding in large trees. Here we
saw Rydnl Hall, a grent estate 50
closely associated with the life OF
Wadsworth.
This estate is still owned by tho
some family which possessed 1t since
the time OF the invasion, the ale Elem.
ings. relative of william the Con,
querer. On the estate is small Lake
known as Brydal Waters. About !
mile from here is Nab Cottage, the
, home OF Hartley CoIeridge. the chill.
dren's poet. and where Southey was
married.
Near Rydai Hall. on the slope OF the
mountain is Rydal Mount. the home OF
Wadsworth for over 50 years.
In Grasmere Is Dore Cottage. for
years the home of Wordsworth. Here
we buy tickets Of a swcetfaced old
lady who takes us through the house
and grounds, explaining everything 50
infinitely. and as she remembers
Wordsworth, she tells the tourists d
great deal about the poet himself. The
articles In the house and about the
garden are genuine. and for the most
part as wadsworth left them. We
then visited the church where the
great Wordsworth is buried,
Prof. Mercer closed his remarks BY
reading description OF the church
from one Of wordsworth's poems. The
subject OF Mr.. MERGERS remarks mex.
week will be "rhc Land OF Burns
and THE Scotch Lake Regions"
The friends and patrons Of the
school are invited.