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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18
PUBLIC GIFTS
IN THE WILL OF
MRS. N|CkERs0N

Under the will OF Mrs. Lyra Frances
Nickerson. wife of Edward /. Nickerson
and daughter OF the late Joseph II.
Brown OF the Brown & Sharpe Manufac-
turing company. which was filed yester-
day, In certain contingencies. after the
death OF her husband and daughter. gifts
OF considerable size may go TO the Provi-
dence Public Library and TO the Rhode
Island School or Design.
To Jane Frances Brown, widow OF Jo-
seph r. Brown, the will gives the house
and land where she now lives, at 119
Congdon street
To her cousin, Jane Brown Jones. wild
ow OF James L. Jones, Mrs. Nickerson
left $4,000.
To Jessie Luther and Mabel w. Luther,
daughters OF Joseph J. Luther. the will
gives $1,000 each.
To her cousin Helen Wheelock. daugh-
ter OF the late Peter Wheelock OF Rox-
bury, Mass. Mrs. Nickerson left 5000.
To 81. Andrews Industrial school In
harrington, $1,000.
To Mrs. Georgianna Eddy. 100 Carpen-
ter street, $1,000
To Margaret Johnson and Alice Curry.
each $500 "as a testimonial of faithful
service"
Mrs. Nickerson left her home and all
It's contents at the corner OF ANGEL and
Prospect streets to her husband during
his life and to her daughter upon his
death.
All her stock In the Brown G. Sharpe
Manufacturing company was left In trust
TO the Rhode Island Hospital Trust COM
pany. During the life OF her husband one
half the income Is to go to him and the
other half TO the daughter. II the hus-
band should die all is To go to the daugh-
ter, who upon reaching the age OF 30
years is to receive IL all, discharged OF
the trust II the daughter should die In
testate or without children one-half is to
go to the Providence Public Library,
and one-haif to the Rhode Island School
of Design.
After forbidding the sale OF the stock
the testator says:
Whereas, / have in this clause OF my
will provided that the said shares or
stock of the Brown & Sharpe Manufac-
turing company shall not be sold by my
trustee unless by written consent, etc.
wish hereby 10 suggest TO my trustee and
husband and daughter TO receive with
careful consideration any fair PROPOSE
ton that may be made for the purchase
OF my stock by the majority stockholders
OF said Brown e. Sharpe Manufacturing
company, provided. Henry ID. Sharpe Is
included In the majority of stockholders,
making said offer, and the said Henry
ID. Sharpe requests my said trustee and
husband and daughter TO accept the
same"
The rest of Mrs. Nickerson's property Is
equally divided between her husband and
her daughter.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18
kPPONAUG

Yesterday afternoon while the Apo
naug- Riyerpoint electric car was turning
the corner in front of Howard's saloon
the rope on the trolley pole broke and the
trolley shot up In the air, causing the car
10 be brought to a standstill The conduc-
tor had difficulty in reaching the trolley.
hut after making several attempts he was
enabled to set the pole In action ana the
car moved on.
Dennis McElroy who has been foreman
bleacher at the Apponaug company Tor
the past year, severed his connexions
with that firm last evening. Mr.. McEi-
roy. II is stated, Is recognized az one OF
the best bleachers In the state his ram
ily have recently removed to their sum-
mer cottage at Narragansett Terrace ana
Mr. McElroy will enjoy much needed
rest for the next two months. Mr NC
Elrov was employed at one time py
William Wanton Dunnell at PaWtucket'
where he was foreman bleacher Tor over
20 years He has not made any Iians ior
the future as yet. His position IL hiieo
by w ]. Carroll of Norwich, Conn, for-
,neriv assistant bleacher at the United
states Finishing company at Norwich.
Mr.. Carroll entered upon his new duties
today.
Miss Jennie Graham Of Pidge avenue
Pawtucket. who has been WISHING rat
rick Duffy of Apponaua returned home
last evening.
Miss Teresa Donnelly. who was among
the graduating class In the commerola.
course at the Warwick high school last
month has accepted position with tns
Apponaug company as stenographer ana
entered upon her duties today.
Arrangements have been made Ior .he
annual excursion OF the Apponaug Baptist
sunday school for the first "Wednesday IN
August. Robert T. Thurber. superinteno-
ent of the Sunday school. has been IN
structed TO charter the steamer Sagamore.
A horse and buggy having been missing
from a stable in Riverpoint yesterday, the
owners notified Sheriff Lynch OF Apo
naur two together with Chief or Ponce
Andrews have been securing the town all
aav. The rig was seen going through APP
nonaug at 10 o'clock yesterday morning
One of the best games nf the season
will be played at Lakewood next ea'ur
day afternoon when the Apponaus team
meets the Lakewood team OF the war
wick league. Both teams are tied for sec, sec.
ond place with good chance for mrs,
nos,tion. A large crowd will be on manu-
to root for the locals.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18
THE BRIDGEPORT STRIKE
NOW GROWS IN SIZE

bridgeport. Conn. July 1s.-More
iaborers employed by the American
Tube and Stamping company joined
those who have gone out on Strike
until there were about l2Oo men iole
yesterday afternoon in both plants oil
the company.
The men want Increased wages
owing TO rearrangement OF the day
and the night shifts, by which each
was made permanent instead OF alter
mating. The men objected and now de-
mand a is per cent increase In wages
for a straight day shift and 20 per
cent increase with time ana a halt lot
eli Zine over eight hours for the night
men. - IT..
The company has been given police
protection, although there has been no
trouble.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18
The Truthful Woman

II IL no exaggeration 10 say that more
or less truthful woman is looked upon
with grave suspicion. What is more. no
body believes her.
II she quite truthfully prcnounces her
age 20 be %. everybody at once says
then she must be az least Is: while ~ she
should ever he cajoled into admitting the
number Of proposals she had In her youth
" win only confirm the popular i'm
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18
Booty Located

Mineola, l.. l.. July ls-About a thou
sand dollars worth moro of the booty
stolen by the band OF burglars that made
It's headquarters at August Won Fahrig's
hotel, In Freeport. was recovered yester-
day In Philadelphia. IL had been stolen
from the homes OF James Hopkins, OF
Merrick road, Cedarhurst, and NJ. NJ
Murray. OF Woodcliff, Freeport
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18
To Feast American Jackies

Brest. July ls.-A committee has been
appointed 10 arrange for che Franco
American fetes In connection with the
visit OF Rear Admiral Stockton's squad
ron.
A banquet will be given on Friday to
$50 Americans and $50 French marines.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18
Hit Portuguese Peers

Madrid, July H-A special dispatch ro-
ceived here from Lisbon says that Pre-
mier Franco has recommended 10 King
Carlos that he Issue decree nbolishing
the present Portuguese house OF peers.
substituting therefor an elected senate.
The premier thus hopes 20 procure an
upper chamber favorable TO the govern
ment
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18
TODAY'S DIVERSIONS

KErTHs-'Peaceful Valley"
MISUNDERSTANDING River"
NIcKEL-Moving Pictures and Illus
trated Songs
VANITY FAIR--Band Concert. open
Air Circus and other Attractions.
iilustrated Songs and vaudeville.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18

Modish European bathing costumes are
70 be built kimono fashion this year. 40
cording to a eBrlin authority. that Is. or
course, the tunic part OF them. The shape
,s not good for swimming In. but II is ex-
ceedingly fetching on the stand The
great flowing sleeves and loose. graceful
lines of the garment contribute enor-
mously to the picture which the wearer
makes when seen from Inland with a
background OF sea and Sky.
The favorite material is to be shantung
silk and the color combinations are TO be
emphatic. Thus one design shows a robe
Of cream tinted elk embroidered with
anemones of a tender rose hue.
Another Is 10 be OF nile green covered
with white water Niles. third is To be
OF dull blue with dark green sea grasses
Ia applique as border
The hat 10 be worn with them IL to be OF
straw. wide brimmed and harmontzing
in color II is TO be tied under the chin
with broad silk ribbons.
One Days Menu
BREAKFAST.
Sliced bananas and oranges
Baked eggs Coffee
Rye popoves
DINNER.
Deviled cheese crackers
Roast chicken
Creamed potatoes
venison jelly
Asparagus In crusts
Lettuce with dressing
Fruit ice Waters
Cheese
Small coffee
SUPPER
Cheese sandwiches
Afternoon tea cakes
Fruit Ice
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18

ppresslon tnat sne nhu Deen very iuchy
TO catch a husband at all.
In Scotch Peerage
Miss Anne Breese's betrothal to Lord
Alastair Innes-Ker reminds NJ. A. p. how
comparatively infrequent are marriages
between Scotsmen and American women.
The Duke OF Roxburghe brother OF the
prospective bridegroom. married May
Goelet. of New York. and Lady willough-
by de Eresby, sister OF the bride-elect. has
a Scotch hsubard. Lady Leith OF Fyvie
was Marie Louise January OF ST. Louis
Lady Ross of Bafnagowan was Patricia
Ellison Of Louisville. Ky; Lady Gordon
Cumming was Florence Garner OF New
York. and Lady Rossiyn was Anna Rob-
inson of Minneapolis. But tho list seems
all out OF proportion TO that which could
be compiled In g1ancing about England.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18
"Cure" Almost Killed

Liberty. July 1s.--Mlss Mamie Hogan
Camp OF White Lake. after having taken
a patent headache cure. was rendered un-
conscious for two hours, and was revived
only after extreme measures had been
EMPLOYED. She is not yet out OF danger.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18

who kept partially parayzed pet in Gin
fined SIS for his Kindness as the court thought tn
animal should have gone to the butcher.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18

Councilman Parsons and sensible demonstration
so far as noise concerned during Old Home Week and
wild Asatc orgy he Whether the councilman get
his wish or not he's coined choice phrase
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18

The Hague decided that hereafter overt
war shall committed without formal declaration This certainly
gives of the aspect of genemans at rate
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18

spinstes club Clark, S D., bachelors either taxed
or choroomed What's the user If they taxed it would
mad and they would they choro
formed couldn't Better let them just live, eh?
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18

AS our in the liability of accidents must
All that the do to see that careu
prepared rules stringently enforced
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18

Someone taken the trouble that prohibition
get many immigrants states where customs formed
be enjoyed without breaking the law
reasonable conclusion but doubtless prohibtions will
it.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18

There real fun in Massachusetts, Two prominent Democrat
the govenohip nomination. and each has least
campaign manager OF course there very strong probability
Democratic Massachusetts, this year but that on
makes between Whitney and Bartlett interesting
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18
OF INTEREST TO
ALL WOMANKIND
In Scotch Peerage

ppression that she had been very lucky
TO catch a husband at all
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18
PUBLICITY.

PUBLICITY
The Providence Manufacturing Tool company city
has refuse reempoy OF their members of the
Machine Gun Battery and who with that organization Forts
Adams and Greble
Yet there another side the actiona serious
peculiar Light before the public for such action to result from
responding to duty call Uncle Sam take most active
interest and when he does the effect will be felt
legal reach employers who do the Providence Manu-
such matters and that IS Publicity
/ Publicity of kinds, good and badthe first
the second In case where company doing business
refuses allow their empye employees attend such meeting
re-empoy any the who have such publicity
of will come under the head of the
The militia Of organized for the protection of life and
property and what individual business house. corporation
featuring expect of trouble get the best
suits unless has in time of given aid to the military by
allowing their employ who members opportunity
go and benefit thereby
OF there sides to every question and in some
there exenuang circumstances but does that
individual employ national guard members they know
and that provision should these respond
the call OF duty without putting their livelihood in jeopardy
There is real fun in Massachusetts prominent
after the governoshp nomination and each has at least
campaign course strong probability
Democratic in Massachusetts, this but that only
makes the contest between Whitney and Bartlett interesting
Someone has taken the to prohibition
get immigrants states where customs formed in
the older enjoyed without breaking the 1t
seems reasonable conclusion but doubtless pohbtionsts will
controvert it.
club Clark, d. bachelors either taxed
or choroforned What's user If they taxed would
make they would they choro
formed they couldn't marry Better let them just live eh
The Hague decided that hereafter overt of
war committed without formal declaration This certainly
gives war more aspect of genlemans game
Councilman Parsons and sensible demonstration
far noise is concerned during old Home Week and not
his wish not he's coined choice phrase
man partially parayzed pet in Clin-
ton for his Kindness the thought the
animal should have gone to the butcher.
AS our navy the liability of accidents must also
do that carefully
prepared rules sringenly enforced
certainly unique strike in Havana The tobacco
workers cigar makers simply wanted their in United States
money! The strike was success
Maybe if asked The Hague conference would take up the
matter be used during Providence
Old Home Week
II seems that heralded innovation ralroading
has gone by Steel have been found of far less value
than wooden
About the only attaches itself divorce
are the pretty pictures published of the women
Well anyway expected Japan admit she sent spies to
this country?
Philadelphia certainly sitting and taking notice OF the Eks
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18

That was certainly unique strike in Havana. The tob
workers cigar makers simply wanted their United 81
money! The strike success.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18

About the only interest that attaches itself to some dvo
he pretty pictures published of the women.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18

Maybe if asked The Hague conference would take up
matter whether fire be used during Povden
Old Home Week
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18

It seems that another heraded innovation ralroadine
has by the been found of far less valu
thanw one
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18

Veil anyway who expected Japan to admit she sent 81
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-25
FREMONT CR0ss-EXAMINED.
Testimony Not Badly Damaged-Counsel
VIII Sum Up Today.

Major Francis p. Fremont. who IS being tried b.
court martial charges of having borrowed
money under false pretences. occupied the witness
chair again yesterday afternoon continuing his
testimony concerning transactions with the Platts-
burg banks. When his cross-eXaminat ton was
ended the defence rested its case. Mi Lotus.
counsel for Major Fremont will sum up this morn
ing.
Captain Glasgow. the judge advocate. began the
cross-exaninaJion with inquiry into the wit
nesss relations with his former partner in the to-
bacco business. He read letter written to Don
nelly Fremont's partner in which the witness said
that he fully trusted Finley. their manager, and II
any of the money advanced not properly ap-
piled witness would hold himself personally re-
spo1sible. Another letter, written by Major Ere
mont 10 Ny Jarvis, the Cuban banks representa-
i've in New York, was read, explaining that the
lana value of the plantation was 5000 me casl
invested 5000 and that invested in handing To-
bacco s. GO.
fence +. @. Vaughan, president OF tho National
sank of Cuba, asking him if the bank had re-
ceVed any bills of lading warehouse receipts or
tooacco as security for the loan Mr. Vaughan
replied that II had not. He was then excused: ana
MI LOTUS announced that tho defence rested.
Captain Glasgow then called Nv Vaughan in re,
puttal. as well as Mr.. Jarvis Mr.. Jarvis ldentlned
a letter he had written from New York TO the
cuban officers Of the bank, recommending the loan
10 Fremont. in which he said that the accused
owned property in California worth approXma tely
S30'@0. had other interests in Cuba and elsewhere
worth $4,000 more. and referred 10 his being an
army officer and the Of the late General John
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-25
GRAND JURY ON GAMBLING TRAIL.
Looks Up Facts in Connection with Raids by
Hanson and Sen. c. Letters.

The grand jnry at Its fession yesterday. took up
zee Investigation OF the pOc.rcor1 cases concerning
The several headquarters IN Fulton and Cedar
streets ard lower Broadway where a mass Of
FAeEnoranda was found by Third Deputy Police
Commissioner Hanson, with his men and a repre-
sentative OF the District Attorneys Office.
~ one OF the places were found frequent refer
ence2 To sen. G." and others The whose
names have been connected with the cases
ROBERT Il Davis. !. Park Robinson. Michael Rear
89n, " u Ellis. : .. Keator ana William T.
Fisher. The two last named on ball
awaiting the action cf grand jury Most Of
the others said 70 De abroad.
II IS not known that final action taken by
the inQusitoral body, and Il is believed that the
investigation not completed
In the last few days a number OF officers of Wall
Street banks have appeared before the grand jury
IN the Fulton street pOoroom to testify
garding certain accounts supposed to be for inter
ests connected with the Davis syndicate +. b
Wire. cashier of the National Bank OF North
America, asked yesterday about the opening
and closing Of account supposed to be for some
member Of the syndicate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-25
pySRT CyER MEMPHIS.
sSm;ais:-aFion EaU0keS Courts .Ail
20 Keep Offer.

Ne-nph:1. Lp.ii 2s.-Chancelior Eeiskeii
,-...sd sto. Order 10 Mayor James II.
N.lcfe and other petitioners late to-day re-
,4-a,nlng : J. Williams Rld the other members
- Che new municipal commission appointed by
c.,yernof Patterson from assuming control of
~. san.;n.stration % .ie Gigs affairs until the
,ass ccrnes up for hea-iag reXc Friday.
rbis action n ,he Ckn!cery Court will pre-
-r,s. iho members 81 The commission from tax
,zs .rrnnedlste charge g the City Hall as had
sssr piannsd so7 tomorrow. -yhcn the com
,sss.oae.s :eaoi he:e from Nashville.
weyor NaicGs se-cvai members OF the City
reuucu aaA City Judge A. Q Floyd will resist
r,rs-ously the attempt to cast ;hen from Office
before their uermE expire. which is In 1910.
,-bsi- Efforts win 5e based on the alleged uncon-
s..u:.onsIity % the recent Gct o9 tie Legis-
;a.ure which gives Memphis a new form Of gov
s,aneat and under which Governor Patterson
hss appointed e president, a vice. president.
tree commissioners and a Judge Of the Cor
oOrn,icz C21rt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-25
MOVE TO AID FIRST OFFENDERS.
Young NeD's Religious Societies to UpIft
Boys Criminally Inclined.

4 movement 20 aid Systematically Protestant
toys who lave come before the Childrer's Court
- srs. offenders has been started By men repre-
-.r,,rg tho Young Mems Christian Association the
,g.ns club OF ;be Central Presbyterian Church
20 other similar organizations. This movement is
..,ss ,he big brothers movement and has for
al. rnsin object the assignment 10 each young Of
s.,aer q man whose aim il VIII be 70 keep in
fo,ch with his young brother and see that he
,,,s a fair chance 10 become 2 good citizen.
Meetings have already been held at the West Side
-,,ne Mems Christian Association. No. $50 West
r-,h street and an executive council formed, with
-, K Coulter. OF the Children's Court as
SssSn,an The plan Of the council is 10 coordinate
81 .be clements OF the big brothers move
60 81 that clubs ara gymnasium classes for the
.-:. ,,~o+hers' WI be operated I'm every district
= a. cifv where such work is needed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-25

WOMAN wants work IN restaurant. Mrs.
Huchlsr, 40 East 50 ST
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-25
TO FISHING BANKS ON SUNDAY.

The steamer Taurus of the Iron Steamboat Com
panys fleet, will make its first trip of the season
10 the Fishing Banks next Sunday. II will leave
Pier 1 new North River at the Battery. at $50
a: m daily excep- Mondays. until further notice
The steamer will not start from or land at East
Slst street. heretofore. but arrangements viii
soon he made 10 touch at 10th and 2lst streets,
North River. In addition tc Pier l.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-25
REFUSE TO LOWER BISHOPS SALARY
Request of Dr.. VintOn, Of Western Massa-
ohusetts, Not Aeceded To.

Worcester. Mass, April 24-The annual conven-
ton OF the Western Massachusetts Diocese of the
Protestant Episcopal Church. in session here. de-
eined TO accept the suggestion Of Bishop Alexander
II. Ninton that his salary be reduced from 5000
10 $4,000 year The opinion OF the convention
that II would be inconsistent with the dignity of
the diocese 10 take such action
In making the recommendation Bishop Ninion
suggested that as IL Is longer necessary for the
Bishop 10 pay rent 1he of $1,000 be deducted
from his salary. and that the salary remain AT $1,000
until such time revision shall be mace of the
salaries Of all The clerEymen OF the diocese.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-25
CHARGES AGAINST CITY CLERK.

No decision rendered yesterday by Mayor
Edward NJ. Brush % Yonkers who has been
listening 70 the charges brought by James G. Cav
anagh inspector Of sidewalks. against A ".
Reynolds the City Clerk. lie IS charged with
issuing three opening permits TO himself and
charging only SO each for them. in place of Sl5
each Reynolds maintains that the charges for
street opening vary according to the pavement
and that II the wrong charge made for street
openings IL was due 10 a Hisconception of the
pavement and was accidental
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-25
REPUBLICANS WIN IN PORT CHESTER

At the village election In the town or Port Chester
yesterday. the Republicans carried the entire
ticket by a majority of three hundred. W. l..
Ward Republican National Committeeman. who for
twelve years has been the Republican leader. said
last night that the Democrats made bitter fight.
Walter Comfy who for trustee. won by large
majority.