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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-14
THIS HORSE
LIES ON BACK
TO Be sHOD

The exultant cry of the nature fakir
was heard yesterday. not only in the land,
but over the sea and among the biros
OF the air. 1t was one OF the best days
he has had for some time.
Among his exhibits In one day was n
horse that lies down and holds up It's
feet to be shod. The horse was discov-
cred In Caldwell. NJ j.. i'm the possession
of George Canfield, milkman. The
truth of the anecdote is vouched for
lage smithy He declares that Canfield' s
horse is the only one OF his customers
who shows even an inclination to help
him fit new shoes, and he Keeps a Dag
OF hay in the shop which the horse uses
for a pillow while being shod. Nobody
IL himself one day when he was tired.
Just as Russell started to At the first
shoe, the horse lay down and waved his
hoofs appealingly in the air.
Bloodthirsty and voracious crows have
in Freeport. III. With shrieks of rage
they swooped down upon Paul Niles, a
hunter knocked him down and beat him
almost senseless with their wings Fight
ing for his life. he crawled to barn;
slammed the door In their faces and
An expensive hen has been located In
York, Pa. She Is Buff Orpington. the
most perfect specimen or her kind in cap
tivity. She took first prize at Madison
Square Garden. Her weight is four
pounds. and she sold at auction Tor sooo'
Her name Is Gladys.
News came from Entiat. washington.
that ZOO sheep were drowned In Mao
river The flock was going down noun
tainside, when the leaders snpped ss &c
sheep, the rest of the flock plunged in de-
spite the efforts of the shepherds to re-
strain them.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-14
OBITUARY

Mrs. Mary X. Sullivan. one OF the
best known women In church circles on
the East Side, died at her residence 2S2
Ives street this morning, after an ILL
ness of over four years Mrs. Sullivan,
who was ihe widow OF John Sullivan. a
well-known contractor at East Provi-
dence, where both resided for many
years, was perhaps better known I'm
that town than In the vicinity where
she died and where she and her hus-
means 20 assist those In distress She
leaves four daughters and one son, as
follows: Jeremiah j.. who is we'll known
IN East Providence. Mary, the wife OF
Patrick HarriRan. a sergeant OF police
In East Providence; Misses Julia, Nellie
and Nora, who made their home with
their mother, as did the son. Mrs. Sui
livan was 80 years of age
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-14
COCHECO CO. TO
BUILD NEW MILL

Dover. n. H., Dec. H-In the face OF
the general depression OF Industrial &C
tiyity. Agent Charles III. Fish OF the co
checo Manufacturing company announc
ed that the company would begin at once
unless financial conditions suddenly turn.
cd worse. the construction Of a new mill
in addition to the large plant here. TIE
mill will be ie0x9o feet and five stories
high and will be used for the manufac.
ture OF printing and finishing Of cotton
cloth.
Mill No. / of the Cocheco company.
which was destroyed by fire, has been
replaced by n new structure In wnlcn
operations have been gradually begun un.
MI the entire mill is now running on fun
time.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-14
MAN KILLED BY
OVERHEAD BRIDGE

Amesbury, Mass, Dec. 14.-Car clean
ers AT work In the Boston and Maine
yards today found the body OF John j.
aenger car. From the appearance OF
the body II was believed that the man
was struck by an overhead bridge.
papers in his clothing disclosed MS
identity and his relatives In Portland.
who were reached by telephone, made
arrangements for caring for the body.
Trainmen said today that Reardon
boarded the theatre train out or Bos-
ton last night, but that he was put OF
at LYNN for endeavoring TO evade his
fare He managed to get on board
again and climbed TO the top OF a pas
senger car. where his body was FOUND
today. He was about 20 years old. and
was well dressed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-14
BARK EDMUND PHINSEY
DRIVEN Ashore

Continued from Page One)
horsepower gasolene engine by which II
is possible TO drive her against a heavy
wind and sea when rowers could make no
progress
The tug l. j. Merritt was compelled by
the heavy seas To turn back before reach
ing the scene OF the wreck. The two craft
returned to the shelter of the hook.
The wind was then blowing 60 miles
an hour and the snow had turned to
rain
The Merritt. Chapman wrecklng crow
went ashore when IL was found that
their tug could not reach the Phinney.
They volunteered to assist the life saw
ers and their offer was accepted. Short
ly before o'clock line was sent out
and reached the Phinney. II was hoped
then that all OF the crew would be res
cued. The bark Is breaking up.
The three masted schooner reported
ashore IL still In deep water at onchor.
lcng as her anchors hold she Is safe.
Her name cannot bc made out from
shore.
The life savers are now bringing the
crew OF the Edmund Phinney ashore In
the breeches buoy. Several OF tho crew
have been rescued. The crew will be
taken to the life saving station as soon
az all are rescued.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-14
RHODE ISLAND co. SUED
FOR $55,000 DAMAGES

Suits against the Rhode Island company
In which the damages aggregate $4,000
were filed today. All the plaintiffs are
represented by Waterman, curran e
Hunt.
Annie Lang, widow OF Henry I. Lang OF
Pawtucket. and Rose A. Lang. his
daughter, want $4,000 for the death OF Mr..
Lang. he dying from injuries received
when a car collided with his wagon on
Main street, Pawtucket, Nov. is. 1t was
claimed that the car was going at a
dangerous rate of speed and that
though Mr.. Lang was in plain sight of
the motorman no warning OF the APP
proach by the car was given. By the
force of the collision Mr.. Lang was
thrown of the wagon and so badly in
jured that he died the same day.
John 8. French was a passenger in the
automobile operated by Stephen N. Smith
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-14

on Tockwotton street on September 19.
Mr. Smith tried to cross Friendship street
and both he and Mr.. French say no gong
was sounded in the car or no warning OF
it's approach given and as a consequences
OF that fact and the high and dangerous
rate of speed at which the car was run
there was collision and both occupants
of the automobile were thrown about and
badly hurt Mr.. Smith sues to recover
5000. Mr.. French had his skull and three
ribs fractured and he seeks to recover
$40, 900 damages.
Anastatia Parker was passenger on
an East Providence car on September II.
After the car had come TO full stop on
Bullock's Point avenue she asserts ii was
suddenly and negligently started and that
she was thrown TO the ground and so
badly Injured that she is unable TO do
any work of a remunerative nature She
.slos $1,000 damages.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-14
OLD SOLDIER STRUCK
BY AN AUTOMOBILE

James A. Sherman, 6i years old, Of
the Soldiers home at Bristol, was
knocked down by an automobile this
noon, while he was passing across the
space between College street and the
Board OF Trade building, and received a
scalp wound. lie was taken TO the
Rhode Island hospital for treatment.
The automobile was occupied by John
a. Hopson. demonstrator for the olds-
mobile company, and Walter B. Ingra-
ham and his son, OF Prospect street.
who stopped the machine and gave as
sistance % Mr.. Sherman.
Witnesses OF the accident say that
Mr.. Sherman appeared TO be bewildered
while croSsinS the square, and him.
self was responsible for the collision.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-14
BAXTEH's WIDOW
CAN GET PART
Of HERO FUND

News was received here today OF the
denial of the application made 70 the
trustees OF the Carnegie hero funa, IN ps-
half of the family of the late Frank j.
BAXTER. for participation In the distriou-
ton of the income of that fund. A..
Frank l. Baxter was keeper or ne
Point street bridge for years, ana ourals
fro from 'V death by drowning. He was partic-
ularly active in getting into his boat, was
keen OF eycsight and hearing, anu al
most Invariably located the Struggling
ones and saved them from death.
DIR. James F. Duffy, who interesteo
himself in behalf ~ Mr.. Bsxters wldow,
has been informed, througn e1,,'iu,- n ,r,,s-
tees that the application cannot be
Granted While Mr.. Baxter's acts were
praiseworthy, II did not appear from tne
tees that they were attended with SUM-
Gent risk to his own life to warrant IN
Guiding him IN beneficiary OF the tund'
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-14
BISHOP COLEMAN DIES
SUDDENLY AT WILMINGTON

f. Dupont of Wilmington. Del. Miss Du-
pont was member OF the famous Du-
pont family OF powder manufacturing
fame Of Wilmington.
Bishop Coleman received the degree or
IL. d. from the General Theological
seminary and the degree OF STD, from
Racine college, Wisconsin.
He was also well known as an author.
lie wrote. among other books, "A History
OF the Lehigh valley" History OF the
Church in America" and "A History OF
the American Church." He was "A very
popular man, both here and In England.
The bishop was well known here and
had preached at st. stephens church and
confirmed number OF communicates
there.
He used TO take long tramps through
the country for exercise during the sum-
mer vacation.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-14
FINANCIAL
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET

New York. Dec. 1.-THE downward
tendency OF prices was resumed this
morning with liberal offerings of the
principal industrials.
Western Union gave way IL. Sugar
Reading, New York Central. Northern
Pacific and Louisville and Nashville con-
siderable fractions.
IL a. m-The decline was arrested when
the shorts began TO purchase Stocks, and
most OF the initial losses were made up.
American Sugar. Reading, and Union Pa
cihc were In Increased demand.
Close.-The market closed steady. Prices
hardened slowly and business increased
after the list had returned To the neigh
borhood OF yesterdays closing. In the
last few minutes purchases were on quite
a liberal scale. and most of the important
stocks were quoted slightly above ycster-
days close.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-14

Wilmington. Del, Dec 14.-Leighton
Coleman, Episcopal bishop OF Delaware
was found dead In bed this morning at
his homo In thas CITY He has been Ill
for week with heavy cold which de-
veloped into kidney troubles.
Bishop Coleman was born in Philadel-
phia on May 3. 1887. the son of Rev. John
Coleman, ID. ID. He graduated from the
General Theological seminary, New York.
in 1861 He was rector of many churches.
including the following: st. Luke's, Bus
tIeton. Pa; st. Johns. Wilmington, Del. !;
st. Marks. Mauch Chunk, Pa; Trinity
church. Toledo. o.
He then passed eight years in England
and returning was rector OF the Church
az the Redeemer, Sayre, Pa.
He was consecrated bishop OF Delaware
on Oct. IS. 1883.
Bishop Coleman married Miss Frances
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-14
MORE MOTIONS
HEARD IN CASE
OF THE A|MLEYs

Judge Mumford today heard num-
Der of motions I'm the now famous d.
vorce case of Emmet Ainiey VS.. Snailo,.e
to discontinue his divorce petition, Tor the
custody of his child, that the respondent
be enjoined from issuing any writs OF
mesne process for attaching his wages,
and that respondent release attachment
on his property, and that the Injunction
against his selling his property be dis
Mrs. Ainley moved that her husband
nav her counsel fees and an allowance for
her support and that OF her child. Tier
son has always lived with her., ana
through her counsel she opposeu All Hcr
husbands motions.
Mr. Ainley was called to the witness
stand by Mrs. Ainleys counsel. Ainley
said he was a designer at the National
and providence Worsted Mills and re-
ceiyed a salary OF 81 "a day. lie admitted
he had house valued at between s2ooo
and $500
When asked as to what the furnishings
know, that Mrs 'Ainley bought them. He
OF the house cost him, he said he did not
quickly corrected this last statement by
declaring he meant Miss Conway his
automobile, he thought, was worth about
$3.50 Asked il he did not give dinner
TO a cricket club the dinner costing 500,
he said that the dinner only cost $35. AZ"
ter some argument the question of the
cost OF diamond engagement ring was
ruled out. Ainley denied giving Miss
Conway present sat Christmas that cost
500 Ainley was very severe In his oe.
nunciation of his wife, saying she had
ruined him in Europe by going TO the
places where he worked and that now she
was trying to ruin him In this country.
Judge Mumford declared that the GUS
tody OF the child should remain with Mrs
Ainley and allowed her SIS week for her
support. No decision on the question or
counsel fees was given. Ainley wants to
.~ff \. .ta fntn md n
deposit the proceeds in the court TO await
the outcome of the pending litigation. His
wife claims he owes her $500 under an
agreement made In England.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-14
Divorce Allowances

Judge Mumford today heard arguments
on demurrers and other matters including
the following petitions in divorce cases
for allowances for support and counsel
fees:
Ethel NJ. Taylor VS. Hiram II. Taylor.
Respondent to pay petitioner 81 a week,
SIS for counsel fees and $40 for witness
fees
William M. Richardson VS.. Annie T.
Richardson. Petitioner to pay respondent
$40 week and $50 for counsel fees.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-14
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.

More purchases will he made during
th. next afteen days Just preceding
Christmas than during any other nf-
t.cn dsys OF the year. A ons-ti,ms
Ad. will therefore
bring ycu excellent results, but Co take
full advantage OF the Christmas shop
piug period your News-Democrst Al.
shouId he prtsted every day right mp to
the last rrisute. NJ you don't you will
lose msny --'-s you may otherwise
make.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-14
PATRIOT HELD ON
GENERAL PRINCIPLES

ST. Petersburg, Dec. 14.--No charges
have yet been filed against Nicholas
Tschaikovsky. the patriot, who was re-
Gently arrested here and confined I'm
the fortress OF SS Peter and Paul The
police took him into custody on ac-
Count Of his general records A definite
accusa tion against him will be formu-
lated only upon the completion or a
preliminary Investigation. The crown
Ing the arrest
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-14
The One Cent Newspaper
Is HERE TO STAY

The News Democrat, the pioneer cent Providence
newspaper is published today at per copy it
has been for the 10 years of its eventfu life and will
tnue to be long is published by the present
agement.
Thepeople desire good one cent newspaper the real
OF any hours-oca Associated Press and suburb
an--wh all the establishment the average has time
inclination or-can be covered by such daily paper
and The News-D will furnish it, in attractive form
and for cent
THE NEWS PUBLISHING co.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-14
Two Chinese Murdered

Winnipeg, Man, Dec. 1.-THE two
Cinnamon reported dead from suffoca-
tion yesterday, II now appears. were
brutally murdered, and the laundry set
on fire TO destroy the evidences. Their
heads were crushed in with an axe
while they lay in bed. Robbery was
probably the motive.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-14
ORDER OF BOLIVAR
FOR u. S. SURGEON

Caracas, Venezuela. Dec. i2--via
Wiliestad. Island OF Curacao Dec H.
In. recognition OF his valiant surgical
battle of Puerto Cabello I'm 1899, Sur
geon William c. Braisted, OF the
american navy has been given the
Order OF Bolivar A decree 10 this ef-
sect has just been issued by President
Castro.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-14
Suit on Promissory Note

Fred p. Smith Of Kansas City has sued
Louise Dean Of Cranston 10 recover 5000
This Is a suit on a promissory note given
to Margaret Smith oct. q 1906 for $500.
w. 3. Greenough Is plaintiffs attorney.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-14
DIR. PETERS RESIGNS
AS SANITARIUM TRUSTEE

DIR. william c. Peters OF this city has
resigned his position on the board of
trustees OF the state sanatarium. DR..
Peters gives as his reason the attention
which his large and growing practice re-
quires and the fact that he intends here
after 20 devote much OF his time TO the
Pine Ridge Camp.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-14
Foot Race Postponed

pawtuckeS T. l. DEC. it.-The hye-
mile foot race between Alfred Shrubb,
the English champion, and Frank Kan
ally and H. Myers of Boston, which was
10 have been held at the Sabin street
grounds here this afternoon. has been
postponed on account Of the snow. The
race will probably he run next Satur-
day afternoon. ~ weather conditions
are favorable.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-14
CHICAGO GRAIN AND WHEAT
WHEAT.
Mrs. Longworth Improving

Washington. Dec. 1.-THE condition or
Mrs Longworth. who was operated IN
two days ago for appendicitis at the
White House. continues to be entirely
favorable
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-14
TALK OF REMODELLING
THE NARRAGANSETT

Mr. David b. Hall OF the Narragansett
hotel refused TO make any statement as
TO whether there are or are not plans
under consideration for the remodelling
of the hotel when asked concerning 1t to-
daN
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-14
COMMERCIAL CLUB
DIMES TONIGHT

Tonight the Commercial club will dine
al the Narragansett hotel. The principal
event of the evening will be an address
by Hon. Martin A. Knapp. chairman o.
the interstate commerce commission. He
will take as his subject Powers. Duties
and Work by the Interstate Commerce
Commis sion.'
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-14
AITTOMouILE wANTED

small gasoIine runabout Wanteu
will pay cash Box %, North Scituatc,
II. d14,3t.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-14

Library Hall to let for dances. fairs.
entertainments, etc. Enlarged. redecor-
ated and new floors. Apply TO DR..
Frank A. Twitchell, - Olneyville square.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-14

TO LET-A ROOM IN PRIvAT
family; two minutes walk from III
square. Inquire Room /. at Hartfor
avenue. VI
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-14

Meet your friends at Emmet Rifle
Social tonight in Library Hall.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-14

THE JOY OF OWNING LAND
There 10 a distinct Joy in owning
land, unlike that which you have In
money, in houses, I'm books, pictures
or anything else which men have de-
into society with men. But land ~
a pert of Gods estate In the globe.
and when parcel Of ground 10
decided to you and you walk over II
and call IL your own IL seems as IL
you had come into partnership with
the original Proprietor of the
sarth.-Henry Ward Beecher
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-03-11
43 LETTERS
IN THIS NAME

A name that is as long as the post.
script to woman's letter has crop
ped up In a probate case at IIilo. The
man who has to stagger under the
load is one OF the witnesses in the
case, and the writing Of his cognomen
has increased the Tcrritory's type.
writing bill to very material extent.
The name has only 40 letters in IL.
II looks like German chemical com.
pound and sounds like debating 80.
ciety or session Of the House Of
Representatives when the member
from Kohala has the floor. II is ru'
mOred that the Attorney Generals
Department contcmplates offering "A
prize to any one who can pronounce
the name without stopping more than
twice to take breath.
How would you like to have this on
your calling card?
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
kapuokalani.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-03-11
BARETf CASE FINALLY
DECIDED BY De Bolt

The case of Maria Barcte vs.. VIII
liam Savidge. trustee, ct al, which
has been hanging fire in the courts for
years, has finany been decided by
Judge De Bolt. and the decree was
filed this morning.
The matter was petition for al.
measurement of dover The court
orders and adiudges that the plaintiff
is entitled to her right of dover In the
half.lnterest of Agnes Soarcs, Fran
cisca Guerrero and Amalia Barete In
the premises in dispute; also In the
interests of the same defendants. said
interest being one%iXth interest In
the land. the same to be set aside for
herself. II such a -r,iyision is practi.
cable. and II It is not, then she Is TO
get from the defendants mentioned
above the sum of $3.50. J. +. Brown
Is appointed commissioner to deter.
mine whether or not the division Is
practicable.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-03-11

no means so large u proportion of
very rich. though there is Il greater
proportion of very poor. than in the
United States. In this country are
the greatest fortunes OF the world.
and many more OF them than In any
other country. All the more reason,
II would seem, why the United States
should follow the lead of France In
the matter of tax revision.
The bill introduced into the
French Chamber of Deputies pro-
vidos that incomes of $1,000. or less
per annum shall be exempt from tax
alton. Incomes above that maximum
are taxed according to a sliding scale,
increasing In proportion as the in
copes increase. The minimum is
One-iifth Of one per cent. upon en-
ployment incomes. increasing to u
maximum of three per cent. A dis
tinCtiOn Is made between employ
ment incomes and commercial and
property investment incomes, in ia
vor of the first named. The maxi
mum upon commercial incomes Is
placed at 1-2 per cent, and upon
property investment incomes at per
cent.
This means that day laborers are
practically exempt, and the richest
will be Obliged to pay not only the
largest actual amount but the larg-
est proportion of taxation.
Heretofore ''rentes," or govern
ment bonds. have been exempt fran
proposed they will no longer be ex-
cmpt, except in the case of those held
abroad. The coupons themselves are
exempt, but the revenue derived from
them, when It exceeds the minimum,
Is taxable
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-03-11
HAVE APPEARED IN
MANY CIVIL CASES

The report submitted to the Lcgis
iature last week concerning the work
done by the Attorney Generals De
partment was so worded as to give a
very erroneous idea as to what the
members of that department are real.
iy doing. The cases enumerated In
the report. which were extremely few
In number. were the civil cases in
which members of the department
have appeared during the past two
years in their private capacity. but
there was nothing in the report to In.
ticate that As consequence tho
Attorney General and his deputies
have been the victims Of many in.
cniries DIS to what they do with their
time.
As matter Of fact, the department
Ia doing plenty of work. During the
period from July /, 1905, to Decem
her 81. 1906. the Attorney General
and his deputies appeared for tho
Territory In 2i2 civil cases. They ap.
rearcd before the Supreme Court la
SO cases and personally wrote and
submitted briefs in one case before
the United states Supreme Court and
the Federal District Court
In addition to the above mentioned
civil cases. they appeared In 113 Grim
NAL cases, most Of them felony and
murder cases.