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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30

Portland. Me-, Aug. 3o.-The mem
bers OF the International Law associa-
tion. assembled in their cath annual
conference, listened today to papers
and debated questions OF world wide
interest. The general topics assigned
for the morning and evening meetings
were divorce Jurisdiction" Contra
band OF War;" Neutrality Committee" "
Treaties" and Most Favoured Ma
tion" clause in treaties of commerce.
Papers on these questions have been
prepared by j. Arthur Barratt OF Lon :
don and New York. Lord Justice Ken
nedy. Charles II. Elliott OF Minneapolis.
Everett III. Wheeler OF New York and
Sir Thomas Barclay OF Paris.
The morning session was convened
at 1850 o'clock by Lord Justice Ken
nedy of London. The chair was taken
by Judge Alton B. Parker OF New
York, who, yesterday. was chosen one
OF the conference vice presidents.
j. Arthur Barratt OF London and New
Recognition OF Divorce Jurisdiction"
Mr.. Barratt in part said
American migratory divorces are n
continuing source OF trouble In England
as well as in this country. They are now
reaping their part OF the rich crop OF
fraudulent divorce DEGREES rendered in the
United States % years and more ago.
Many Americans are marrying British
subjects and now II is becoming a seri-
Gus and frequent question In England as
TO how far these American divorces shall
be recognized
81 think there should be central reg
istry. say In Washington. supported at
the expense OF all the states, where d.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
Mrc. Eddy's Sanity

The question OF Mrs. Eddy's sanity will
for many people be pretty well settled
by the elaborate opinion given by DR..
Allan McI.ane Hamilton. who has testl-
fed against Christian Science In certain
New York proceedings. DIR. Hamilton
was retained by the New York Christian
Scientists-is IL quite consistent with
Christian Science belief TO go 10 medi-
cal expert TO determine a question OF
this sort when those processing the be-
lief rely solely on God?-for the purpose
OF Introducing his evidence for the de-
fence at the Concord trial The only
reason for IN the least doubling the con-
clusiveness OF his opinion Is that experts
who are retained to find out the cordi-
ton OF n person for one side I'm a legal
disputation Ne apt 20 find out what they
are expected TO. But certainly a man OF
DIR. Hamilton's character and standlng
would not commit himself 20 such an
unqualified conclusion n he were not con-
WINGED In his own mind OF the mental
soundEcss OF the person he examined
Waterbury American.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
EUROPEAN FEATURES
FOR KEITH CIRCUIT

There are an unusually large number OF
European features engaged for the Keith
circuit for this vaudeville season. Prom
inent among them Is Great Scott, THE
London Firemen," who comes to the local
Keith Theatre the first week OF it's vaI-
deville season This man lis said to he
absolutely fearless in his dancing ladder
equllibristic act.
During the past month at keith's paint
ers and carpenters have been getting the
theatre In readiness for the vaudeville
season. working all night and every hour
that the theatre was not open. One of the
greatest changes that has been made Is
that in the proscenium arch, which has
been cut away several feet on each side
OF the stage. thus wonderfully improving
the view from the boxes II Is very ex-
penslve Improvement, but one that VIII
with the hearty commendation OF people
who like box seats but hitherto have OBJ
jected to the view from them. No other
theatre in the country will now have as
good view fits boxes as Keith's has
This also makes the stage several feet
wider
Buster Gabriel and his funny dog. Spike.
are among the early bookings for the
Keith Theatre. Buster and Spike made
a big laughing hit at Keiths last season
and were one OF the record-breaking at.
fractions OF the season
An act that Is making a big stir In vaude-
Vile is the Six American dancers. SEX
tette OF terpsichorean artists. who give n
graceful and decidedly novel act that Is
something new In the dancing line. There
are three young men and three young
women in the act. everyone of whom Is
an exceedingly fine dancer and solo. due;
and sextette dances are introduced in n
very novel manner. This act is among
the early September bookings for Keith's
Bert Levy the well-known artist and
caricaturist. Is 10 appear I'm vaudeville
this season.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
FIRE At FREIGHT HOUSES
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scended In literal sheets OF flame upon the
mass OF general merchandise on the plat
form. which included large number Of
bales OF cotton. This extension OF the
fire more strongly threatened the destruc-
ton OF the freight houses which extend
like wings from the platform, and TO avert
the possibility OF a disastrous fire the sec
ond alarm was ordered sounded. Mean
while the yard master had summoned the
switching engines and long lines OF freight
cars were hauled from danger, and the
openings left by them gave the firemen
better opportunities TO do telling work,
and by 1:9o o'clock the fire was practically
under control. though the cotton bales
were honeycombed with FIRE and were
smodering. II took some time longer to
render the cotton safe The fremen
fought the fire from the tops OF cars, the
roof OF the platform, and from the floor
OF the platform itself, and their task was
an arduous and dangerous one, but they
stuck to their duty and soon conquered
the flames.
The wholesale beef houses across the
canal and separated from the freight plat
form by the narrow Blackstone canal
caught several times from sparks, but the
danger OF their being involved in the con-
Hhgratlon was QUICKLY nVerted by the
| hose men, who thoroughly wetted the
roofs and walls OF those buildings and
kept a stream at hand to repeat the work
when needed
The fire In the cotton may have beer
| caused by spark or by spontaneou,
combustion. the origin not as yet hav
ing been explained.
The loss by the fire will not b,
ascertained for several days. as tn,
| merchandise was consigned 10 variou
parties, and the manifests will have I,
be compared with the property saved
The cotton damaged by the fire wa
estimated TO be worth $1,000. the Nv
cars were damaged probably to n,
amount OF $4,000. the platform wa
damaged probably to the extent o
$4,000, and what the damage 10 IN
rest OF the merchandise was is no
known.
The FIRE was watched by larg
crowds assembled on the freight car,
the railroad tracks. and on the stat
house grounds and nearby streets. wh
enjoyed the spectacular play OF tn
fame and smoke and the work OF IN
firemen.
No serious accidents attended IN
FIRE.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
ROOSEVELT
ENTERTh|NS
LOUISIANA MEN

oyster Bay. Aug. 90-Presldent Roose-
velt today entertained at luncheon Secre-
tary OF the Interior Garfield, Senators
Foster and McEnery OF Louisiana and
United States Judge Charles f. Amidon
OF North Dakota. The visit of the Louis
lana senators was to plead for a pardon
Of a convicted constituent named Brad
ford, who had been sentencted to two
years in prison and to pay a heavy fine
for land fraud. Bradford is 20 years old
and is In feeble health. Secretary Gar
field made a report on the government $
side OF the case. He also gave the pres-
dent the result OF his observations In the
West from where he has recently re-
TURNED.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
JOHN r. DENNIS SUED
FOR $4,000 DAMAGES

John r. Dennis Is defendant In suit
TO recover $1,000 filed in the supreme court
today by Frank Il. Saunders Mr. Saun-
ders claims that when he was riding down
Potters' avenue near the corner OF Mel
rose street recently an automobile owned
by Mr. Dennis and In charge OF a SER
want was so carelessly managed that II
struck his bicycle.
Mr.. Saunders was thrown off and one
leg very badly injured. For three weeks he
was confined TO his home and for an ad-
ditlonal three weeks had TO go about on
crutches. George III. Huddy, Jr., is his at
torney.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
MANS JUMP IN RIVER
CAUSED BY INSANITY

William p. Ssead. Who on Wednesday
night Jumped into the river. plunglng over
the fence separating that portion OF II
from Market square and sought the
refuge OF the waters TO escape imaginary
prosecutors, but was hauled out OF the
stream by several policemen. was this
morning in the district court adjudged to
be insane and was ordered TO be COM
mitted to the state hospital for the insane
Drs. Griffin and Terry, who examined
him. said that his insanity is due to al
coholism.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
NINE-HOUR DAY IN ~
RAILROAD SHOPS

Chicago. Aug. 3o-Workers In the rail-
road shops OF the west are rejoicing today
over news that tho nine-hour day, for
which the men have been nghtinR for
years. IL to be tried on several OF the
larger rail systems. The change will af-
feet about 200 machinists.
The roads which are said 20 have de-
cided TO Introduce the nine-hour sched-
ule are the Great Northern, the Northern
Pacific and the Chicago. Milwaukee n 81.
Paul. The two first named roads have al
ready granted the machinists wage ad-
vances. amounting on an average "a
81 cents an hour.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
MARINE INTELLIGENCE
Sun rises. sos a. m.
Sun sets. $3.50 p. IN.
Moon rises. lo:6 p. m.
High tide, 1:34 u. m.

a.
Sun SETS $3.50 p. IN.
Moon rises. 10:6 p. m.
High tide. 1:34 p. m.
ARRIVALS.
Steamer Aries, Nickerson. Philadelphia.
Steamer Plymouth. Appleby. New York.
Steamer Tennessee. Wilcox, New York.
Steamer City of Newport Stinson, New
port
Steamer City Of Haverhll. Lake. Fall
River.
Steamer Islander. Johnson. Tiverton.
Steamer Mount Hope. Ricketson, Block
Island.
steamer New shoreham, Fuller. Block
Island.
Tug K. A. Keeler. Miner, New York
Tug Battler. Smith. New York.
Steamer Ravenscraig, Johnson, Balti-
more, 3l6 tons coal. Eastern Coal Cos
Barge San Glleman, SO. Amboy, 1000
coal. Phillipsdale.
Barge Albert Mcwiliam, Port Johnson.
$50 coal, Olney & Son.
Barge Littman. Port Reading, $50 coal.
Eastern Coal Co.
Barge Fairy Belle, Port Reading. sIf
coal, New York.
Barge Daisy, So. Amboy, III coal, Paw
tucket.
Barge Francis Sheldon, Port Reading.
SS4 coal, to order.
Barge p. r. r. No. 7o4, So. Amboy, $50
Barge +. x. II. No. 7O5. So. Amboy. $50
coal, n. Y. n. II. and II. Ry.
DEPARTURES
Steamer Essex. McDonnon, Baltimore.
Steamer Plymouth. Appleby. New York.
Steamer Tennessee. Wilcox. New York.
Steamer City of Newport stinson. New
port.
Steamer City of Haverhll. Lake Fall
River.
Steamer Islander. Johnson. Tiverton.
Steamer Mount Hope, Ricketson. Block
Island.
Steamer New shoreham. Fuller, Block
Island.
ALON GTHE WATER FRONT
Last evening South Water street pre-
sented an animated appearance as the
large number of people were vending
their way TO the steamer Islander. which
took party from Tiverton out for a
moonlight sail. returning about IL O'Clock;
the steamer Squantum, whoch took the
United Association Of Steam Filters and
their friends down the harbor and around
Mount Hope bay; and the Steamer Mount
Hope. which had the Ancient Order OF
Hibernians and their friends for sail
around Prudence Island and return.
POOR FISHING.
Reports from Block Island. Tiverton
and Sakonnet are that the fishing sea-
son has been a very poor one. The
| lobster fishermen are about the only
are bringing quite number to Provi-
dence and are shipping some to the
Boston and New York markets. Qua
haugs have been scarce this season,
| and the market has had to be supplied
to some extent with shipments from
Il. f. island.
HAVE COMPLETED DREDGING
The Columbia Dredging company,
which had a sub-contract on part OF
the harbor dredging. have completed
their work but a little cleaning up,
and will soon be ready TO depart for
Bridgeport. Conn. where II Is said that
they have secured very lucrative
contract.
THE RAvENSCRAIG.
The new steel coal steamer Raven
seraig. belonging to the Eastern Coal
company. arrived In port this morning.
The Ravenseralg made a trip to Bos-
ton last week with a large cargo. and
| the Boston papers devoted considerable
space TO a description OF her.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30

STRIKE TO END
WITHIN A WEEK

New York, Aug 3o.-The strike OF the
telegraph operators which has been In
progress throughout the United states
Cor several weeks will come 10 an end by
the middle OF next week. according 10
prophecies made by both the strike lead
ers and the company managers today
The opposing leaders are by no means
agreed upon the conditions which viii
bring about the settlement. Daniel L. Rus
sell. OF the Telegraphers union, said he Is
confident that next Wednesday will see a
complete capitulation OF the companies
with the granting OF all the demands
made by the strikers. Superintendent
Brooks OF the Western Union said he be-
lieved that empty pockets OF the strikers
will lead TO solution OF the trouble.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
JAIL SENTENCE
GIVEN LAUNDRY
EMREHLER

BENJAMIN X Pearce, 22 years old.
was today by the district court sem
fenced TO six months in jail for en-
bezzling $3.50 from the Louttit Home
Hand Laundry company.
Pearce. IL appeared. began TO keep
money he collected last June and got
so far behind that he lost the tally OF
the amount. but finally began TO turn
in populations made during week
TO square shortages of the week be-
fore.
Chief Inspector Horton said that the
deficit would probably figure more than
$500.
Pearce has a sick wife and a child
In destitute circumstances.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
WIFE DEsERTEh
AND PARAM0UR
SENT To JAIL

Elisha b. Bryan and Eunice J. Piper.
who last week were arralgned on statu-
tory charge. were this morning In the dis
trict court sentenced to 10 months In
jail
The wife Of Bryan was in court and
told how her husband, had deserted her
and her children In Somerville and had
gone TO live with the Piper woman. they
coming to this city about three months
ago. The Piper woman claimed that her
husband is dead, and that when she be-
gan TO live with Bryan she did not know
that he was married. Bryan's wife told
the court that she warned the Piper
woman two years ago.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30

Eugene Willis has sued the Providence
Ice company to recover 5000 for personal
injuries. lie states IN n declaration fled
In the superior court that on Feb. 4. 1907.
he was at work for the defendant cor
poration at It's house at Tarkiln and ow-
ing 10 a defective switch cake OF ice
struck against his left leg seriously in
juring that member.
Mr.. wills claims TO have been laid up
for three months. He also asserts that the
ice house was not properly lighted for
him TO safely work therein. A b. Crafts
II his attorney.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30

Paris, Aug. 30-The report that France
intends to insist that Morocco shall pay
the heavy expenses resulting from the
French military and naval action I'm the
latter country appears TO be correct. Ger
many, Great Britain and the other powers
OF Europe are understood TO be In sym
pathy with Frances attitude
IL Is also stated that the other powers
intend TO demand payments for the losses
sustained by their subjects In Morocco.
The French cruiser Desaix. which Is due
TO arrive at Tangier on Sunday. was sent
there as the result Of an interview be-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
Workers for the Blind Meet

Boston. Aug. 30.-The final sessions OF
the annual convention OF the American
Association OF Workers for the Blind.
which has been holding its meetings In
this city during the past week. were de-
voted today to a number of business ses-
sions and committee meetings. After the
last meeting today, the delegates will.
gather for an entertainment at which they
will be treated to musical selections, both
vocal and instrumental. by fellow dele
gates who are not possessed with their
sight
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
LABOR BODY
GUSTS UNION
Of MINISTERS

La Crosse. Wis. Aug. 30.-The minis
ters' union, organized only few weeks
ago and soon after affiliated with the
trades and labor assembly. the supreme
labor body OF La Crosse. was officially
cast out yesterday by that body and re-
fused permiss sion To march In the Labor
day parade. This action was the result of
complaints by the brewery workers. who
asserted that the recent agitation
against the saloons had resulted In an in
jury TO the Brewery Workers union.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
MOROCCO MUST DEFRAY
THE COST TO FRANCE

tween the British ambassador here, Sir
Francis BERTHE, and Premier Clemenceau
yesterday, during which the ambassador
pointed out the dangerous position OF tho
Europeans at Tangier.
According TO the latest advices received
here from Casablanca. the French losses
I'm the fighting near the camp Aug. Is,
were three men killed and u wounded. the
killed including a cavalryman OF the lr-
regular Algerian force. who was decapi-
tated and whose head was carried on by
the Moors The enemy's loss is believed
TO have been heavy.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
ARCHBISHOP
WILLIAMS IS
FAILING FAST

Boston. Aug. 30.-The venerable
Archbishop Williams of this city, who
returned from Rochester. ~ Y, last
week. where he had been taken sud
denly ILL., was in such n serious con-
dition today that the last sacrament
was administered TO him, and at
o'clock this afternoon he was reported
to be falling rapidly.
Archbishop Williams is s5 years OF
age and has been in the ministry since
1s45, and all the time in this city.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
BARON LAGERCRANTZ
MADE LAWYER A DUKE"

IL was told OF Thomas r. L. McDon-
nell. Esq. at the city hall today that on
Tuesday evening Aug. 27. after Prince
Wilhelm had left the Hope club. In com
pany with Baron Lagercrantz the
mayor. and Thomas #. /. Mcdonnell
they proceeded 20 the Union station
The mayor casually remarked that Mr.
Mcdonnell by the interest he had shown
In the reception OF the baron and prince,
merited some title. Therpon the baron.
drawing hi. sword. struck Mr.. Mcdonnell
slight blow on the shoulder. the oere-
mony used In comforting knighthood and
since then Thomas II. l. Mcdonnell has
been called Duke"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
Trial Justice Enioined.

Nantucket. Mass. Aug. 30-The supreme
court OF Massachusetts today issued an
injunction against George f. Mooers.
trial justice for Nantucket county, pre-
venting him from hearing the case
against Frank J. Tyler. OF Boston for vio-
lating the order Of the selectmen OF Nan
tucket in regard 10 driving automobiles on
the island The injunction ordered Jus
tice Mooers TO appear at Boston on Sep
~mber 9Th.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
Transfer of Steamers Likely?

There is rumor that the steamers
Bunker IIll and Massachusetts,. no wrun-
ming on the freight line OF the Consol
dated between Fall River and New York.
will be shifted about the middle OF next
month 10 n new line. which II is proposed
TO put In operation between Boston and
New Jersey port. The same report cred
its the City OF Taunton and Pequonnock
as their Successors at Fall River.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
District Court Notes

In the district court this morning Albert
l.. Wilcox pleaded not guilty To assault
ing Margaret Walsh. and he was held for
trial on Tuesday In $500 surety.
Barnet Goldsmith pleaded not guii,y 20
cruelty working = horse. and was held
for trial on Thursday In surety OF 500.
Abraham Marowitz was fined so and
costs for driving n horse at too fasf~
pace on Lockwood street
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
Roaming Lobsters

A lobster planted by the Maine hsN
commission has just been taken of Nova
Scotia. having migrated about ip miles.
It's rather n bad crop TO raise N II can
get up and move 10 another country be-
fore those who plant 10 have time 20
gather it.-Exchange
A pink lobster was captured OF Stony
Creek the other day II had migrated
from n pink tea held in Beacon Hill,
Boston.-New Haven Leader.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
PETTY Thefts Reported

Emily Bridge reports that silver cas-
tor valued at s. has been stolen from
her house at l3 Donelson street
Fannie Lorang reports that her watcn
valued at s4S was snatchod by young
man in What Cheer hall last evening.
Oscar Reck reports that & and watch
and chain valued at $3.50 have been stoi-
en- from his room at AZ Bassett street.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
WANDERING MAN
DECLARED INSANE

Henry Wyatt "a years old. in the district
court this morning was adjudged TO be
insane and was committed to the state
hospital for the insane. Wyatt has re-
Gently been accustomed TO wandering
about the streets and several times has
been picked up suffering from exposure
and sent to the Rhode Island hospital
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
Shot Himself While Hunting

Freeport, Me, Aug 3O.--James II. Small,
IL, is dead as a result OF shooting himself
while hunting woodchuck. A revolver OF
.32-calibre was the cause OF the accident.
catching In his clothing and exploding as
he drew II from his pocket. The victim
is the son of Walter NJ Small and the
grandson OF James NJ. Small, and his
death Is the first in the family for 80
years
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
DOWD FINED FOR
BEATING WHALEN

George Dowd In the district court this
morning was fined $40 and costs for as
saultlng Henry Whalen. The police said
that Dowd smashed In the door OF Henry
whalen's home at IL Barre street on the
n beating
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
20 REPORTED
DEAD IN WRECK
At NATION, I'LL.

Indianapolis. Aug 3o--A report has just
reached here from Mattoon, Ill, that 20
people are dead and many more injured
In the wreck of an inter-urban traction
car
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
Wants $1,000 Damages

Carl Y. Landhaii OF harrington has
sued John Render OF the same place 20
recover $1,000 for alleged assault and
battery. William n McSoley IL at
torney for the plaintiff
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
Sorted Tomatoes in Wrong Place

Harris Kenner, a pcdd1er. while on
Almy street the other day. sorted some
tomatoes and threw the bad ones into
the street. For that violation of the city
ordinance he was fined $40 and costs In
police court this morning.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30

FOR sALE-CHoICE HOUSE LOTS.
s29 to s79. 81 or IS down, so cents n
week. Between Hartford avenue and
Manton avenue trolley lines. hve-cent
fare. Free cars at 3 a. m. and 2 p. m.
daily. leave Market square. Presents
free TO all. First gift day Monday.
Sept. 2. Wilbur. II Washington street.
a30-3t
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
GROCERY ROBBED OF
CHEESE AND HAM

Giovanni Capobianca reports that his
grocery at 5ss Admiral street was broken
into last night and two cheeses valued a.
g and ham valued at 81 were stolen.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
F INANCIAL
new YORK STOCk MARKET

the private wire OF LEWIS II. TAPPAN
q CO. Bankers and Brokers. Banigan
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
LIVERPOOL COTToM

Liverpool. Aug. 30.-The ma rket opened
quiet today. The demand for spot cot
ton was good, prices steady, 12.N0 bales
OF middlings selling for 7.49. OF these
10. 400 bales were American. The receipts
were 1000 bales. or these 270) bales were
American.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30

wANTED-A YOUNG MAN IN THE
receiving room. to weigh yarn and
give it out Married man preferred.
Apply Ballou Yarn Co., 1ss Charles
street a3o-3t
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
Earn More

There is inspiration in good health.
With keen appetite, sound digestion,
good blood, clear head, strong nerves,
you feel that you can attempt and
succeed in almost any undertaking.
Keep physically fit and you can do
more and earn more.