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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-24
SOCIETY MAN
WALKING FAR
To ESCAPE DRINK

Pittsburg, Dee A.--Assstant Superin-
tendent of Police John Glenn yesterday
entertained Anthony Brady" OF New
YORK. who is walking the 1900 miles from
New York TO Chicago, and further. IL nec-
essary in the belief that the long walk
will cure him of the liquor habit. He Is
trying TO escape the Nemesis OF drink
that has pursued him for Is years.
superintendent sClcnn admits tho
Brady" is not the mans correct name.
and also admits that the young man is
well knowp to society people of New York
and has an abundance OF money.
His is the most remarkable case ever
came In contact with" declared Glenn
last evening. "a man OF refinement and
education, he drank steadily for years,
until the habit had such "A hold on him
that he could not shake 1t OFF. He has
tried all the various cures but none of
them seemed to do him any good.
Finally. In his despair. he decided 10
leave his homo and walk until the demon
no longer possessed him. He started away
without a penny, and has depended FOR
food on what he could beg from door 90
door. lie has never accepted money from
any one and docs not want IL, because he
is afraid that with mHncy he would go "a
the nearest saloon. For more than three
months he has been walking. and will
keep II mp until he reaches Chicago al
least. III he stin has the desire for drink
he will go further"
"Brady's" feat were frozen while cross.
ing the mountains, and he limped into Al
leghcny Ia bad shape. He was picked M
by policeman and taken 60 Central sta
tion. where Glenn found him. ascertainet
his correct name and learned from him
his story.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-24

Washington, Dec. 2i-The seroplane
has been formally recognized as proba-
Bile instrument OF warfare. Brig Gen.
James Allen. chief signal officer of the
army. whose bureau has been giving much
attention recently TO the subject of aero
navigation, yesterday issued an adver-
tisement and specifications asking for
scaled proposals to be submitted TO the
war department on or before Feb |.
next. for furnishing the signal corps with
a flying machine of the heavier than
air kind.
The advertisement provides that the
machine shall be delivered at Fort Meyer.
where IL will he subjected 10 such trial
tests as may be presribed by the chief
signal officer The specifications cover
The construction OF flying machine
which shall be supported entirely by tho
dynamic reaction of the atmosphere ana
which shall have no gas bag
The competition Is open 10 all bidders.
bat the department reserves the right TO
reject any or all proposals, and agrees
20 make no payment until after the trial
Night and acceptance.
The department desires machine
which shall be designed so that IL may be
quickly and easily assembled and taken
apart and packed for transportation IN
army wagons; also that II shall be capa-
ble of being put together IN an operating
condition IN an hour
The flying machine must be so con-
structed as to carry two persons having
q combined weight OF about go pounds.
aside from sufficient fuel for flight OF 20
miles. A speed OF not less than 30 miles
per hour In stil air will be required and
bidders are asked To submit quotations
for cost depending upon the speed attain
cd during the trial flight. Machines with
speed OF less than 36 miles per hour VIII
be rejected.
The speed accomplished during the trial
flight will be determined by taking an
average OF more than five miles against
and with the wind
It must be able TO return 60 the start
ing point aud land without any damage
that would prevent II Immediately start
ing upon another flight During this trial
flight OF one hour IL fnust be steored I'm
all directions without difficulty. and nt
all times under perfect control and cqui-
librium. The expense OF these tests must
he borne by the manufactures
The specifications require that the ma
chine shall be so designed as 30 ascend
in any country which may be encounter
ed I'm field service. The starting device
must be simple and transportable. The
machine 60 also land In n field without
acquiring specially prepared spot and
without damage Co its structure.
n should also bc provided with some
device to permit safe descent in case Of
ftiii further requirement " that the ap-
paratus shall he sufficiently simple IN
construction and operation TO permit an
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-24
TWO NEW NATIONAL
BANKS BEING ORGANIZED

Plans are now well under way for the
establishment OF two national banks III
this state at an, carly date.
one will be located I'm East Greenwich
and will be known as the Kent county
National bank and the other viii be To-
Gated i'm Olneyville and Will be KNOWN as
the Olneyville National bank
The East Greenwich institution Will be
capitalized at $4,000 and the olneyville
bank at 100000
The stock OF the East Greenwich bank
has nearly all been subscribed and OIL
neyville business men are understood 10
be extending liberal support to the pro-
posed bank there.
well-known bank organizer from New
York. Anthony Stumpf, has been inter
ested in the perfectng OF the plans for
the Olneyville institution. Mr.. Stumpf
has been here for a time and is expected
10 return in about a week. He Will es-
tablish an office In the Library building
on Olneyville square and will remain un-
til the bank is organized
The Olneyville bank. In addition to its
$4,000 capital will have a $4,000 surplus
The stock will have a par of 800. but will
be sold for Sl25. thus $4,000 extra will be
realized from the sale of The 20OO shares
Of the bank and VIII form the surplus.
The establishment OF national banks in
both East Greenwich and Olneyville is
Union Trust company. The trust COM
pany had branches I'm both these places
and they were relied on almost wholly
for banking facilities by the business
men of both places.
Application will be made soon to the
comptroller OF the currency for charters
for the proposed banks
The Kent County National bank will be
established If the Union Trust company's
branch is not opened soon. Besides fts
$50 900 OF capital it will have n surplus of
$1,000. which will be obtained by selling
the 500 sharesi which have par 500, at
$40
A New York bank organizer has also
been in East Greenwich, but nothing will
be done there until after Christmas
The name OF a well-known cashier OF n
downtown hank Is mentioned I'm connec-
tion with the cashiership OF the Olncy-
willie bank and a well-known bushes
man IS expected 10 bc elected president
or &C.
The control of the Olneyvlle bank will
be kept among olneyvilIe business men.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-24
MISS PAUL

event viii entail an expense of 100000.
Reginald Vanderbilt and his wife vised
the invitation list and tho name OF Mrs.
Widener and Mrs. Robinson, her chief
lieutenant. were omitted. The lower pic
lures are OF Mrs. William Carter one OF
the sponsors for the Vanderbilts (on the
lefD, and of Miss Paul, whose coming-out
ball will siGnalze the victory of the Van
derbfits.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-24
RIVERSIDE

Quite a delegation from here attended
the session Of the sixth district court at
Providence this morning TO hear what
disposition would be made Of Henry ID.
Gorman's case.
ne funeral of Mrs. Carrie T.. Black
was held at her late residence, 81 Read
street. this afternoon
Narragansett council of American Me-
chanlcs will meet this evening.
The Davey Brothers are installing the
new plumbing ordered by the school
committee in the Turner avenue school.
Riverside lodge. Knights OF Pythias'
will not hold any session tomorrow eve
ming.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-24
SEALED PROPOSALS
ASKED FOR AER0PLANES

intelligent man to become proficient In
its use within a reasonable length OF
time"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-24
Burns to Fight Roche

London. Dec. 2i--Articles OF agree
ment have practically been signed for
"a contest between Tommy Burns. who
recently defeated "Gunner" Moir before
the National Sporting club. and Icm
Roche. the Irish champion The fight.
which viii take place AZ Dublin. prob
ably March ~. Is for s250o a side and "a
nnrEo of 1900.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-24
Indian Wheat Diminishes

Lahore. India, Dec 2i.--rhere ha.
rycn n remarkable d,minit;on ia wheat
planting in the punjab. because of the
prolonged drought. The area has
shrunk from nine million to five million
acres. Many OF tho popnancnt canals
arc running short while the irrigation
,anals are quito dIy.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-24
Mr.. and Mrs. Reginald c. Wander
bilt Finally Triumph Over Mrs.
E. Moore Robinson and Mrs.
Joseph Widener of Philadel-
phia's Smart Set.

Mrs. Il. Moore Robinson of Philadelphia
who aided Mrs. Joseph Widcner in her
fight for social osstracism against Mr.. and
Mrs. Reginald c. Vanderbilt. who have
been ignored by the Philadelphia smart
set for five years The Vandcrbilts have
at last trlumphed, for they are to be the
honored guests at tho coming-out ball Of
Miss Mary Astor Paul. This brilliant
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-24

For brown or black. prepared by
GEORGE ORMSBY Wig Maker and
Hairworker. iea fremont street. Boston.
n is simple. safe and easily applied. con-
tanning no lead poisons. Use " once and
YOU will never usc any other BfANDfNG
4 BLANDlNC. a WeybosSet street.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-24

tor that they are required TO exercise the
utmost care I'm the prosecution OF the
work when powerful explosives arc used.
Respectfully yours,
PATRICK j. MCCARTHY.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-18

for years and they are still unable to tell how she accomplishes her wonderful feats. Last evening she had several of her old tricks and many new ones. The Magnet can hold a billiard cue in her hand despite the efforts of any number of men to pull it from her hands. The strength of men seems to be gof mo avail when pitted against the power of the woman. Miss Anna Miller, who was re-engaged from last week, made a good impression. and last night was well received. Jackson and Jackson, colored comedians, have fair act, while Nellie Lytton has a refined singing and dancing act. Jack Kamerir. German con- edian, has a good monologue. while the sketch of Nedham and Wood is funny. The show is completed with Illustrated songs and moving pie lures.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-18

uating exercises of St Thomas school.
 June 20-B. A. c. hall. Bank street, barn dance given by the Brooklyn Athletic club.
 June 21-Music hall. social and dance given by Berma-Delta Social club.
 June 21-LeavenworH Hall-Re- ception and dance given by class of 1907 of Crosby High school
 June 21-22-Hamilto hall, Mill Plain, annual fair of Court D. B. Hamilton, F. of A.
 June 24-St Patrick's hall, Porter street. Whist party by ladies of St Patrick's parish.
 June 24-Brooklyn hail, Green street. Dance and reception given by MT and Mrs John F. Rick's dancing class.
 June 25-St Patrick's parish hall, Porter street. Forty-fve party by the ladies of St Patrick's parish.
 June 2G-Music hall, Citizens bank building. First annual dance given by Quaker base ball team.
 June 27-Columbus hall, Nauga- tuck, Fifth annual midsummer prom of the West Side A. c.
 June 2S-Leayenworth hall. Re ception and dance by the Waterbury dancing academy.
 Sept 14-Hibernian hall. Grand smoker for benefit of Maurice Con- nor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-18
.ABRUzu AT BOSTON
Duke Attends Grand Annual
 Steeplechase.
SAW NR. MCANN WIN AT CLYDE PARK
Italian Noble, Looking Like Pros- porous Young American, Sees Gen. tIemen Riders In the Hubs
 Great Sporting Event.

BOSTON, June 1S = The largest crowd that ever attended races at Clyde park, Brookline, saw Robert l Nevelrs black gelding, Mir. McCann, win the Country Club Grand Annual steeplechase
 The presence of the Duke of the 1 Abruzzi and his party at the course added greatly to the interest and so- ciety thronged the stands and club house lawns. The duke, sunburned and smiling, held an almost continued reception with Mir. and Mrs. Larz An derson in the Anderson box in the grand stand. During the running Of the Grand An nual the duke was in the judges stand. Country club badges like court decora- tions were pinned to his coat by the stewards and officials. He was not in uniform, and, dressed in a modest brown suit and straw hat, he looked more like d prosperous young Ameri- can than a foreign duke.
 The Grand Annual, the event of the meet, attracted a lot of attention. Four horses started, and for the first turn of the course r. Ambrose Clark's Bayonet made all the running. Going into the fiat, however, Commodore FOn- taine, Palm and MT. McCann closed up, Fontaine taking the lead. At the last jump MT. Stone urged MT. McCann to the front, and from that time it was his race. Palm, ridden by Saffel, was an excellent second, Commodore Fon- taine taking third The time, i :57 2-5, is a new record for the course.
 The Middlesex steeplechase went to w. R. Grace's Willie Price, ridden by MT. Harper, and the National Hunt to Dion K Kerr's Essex, with MT. Kerr up. Essex has a record of three wins in the jumps during the meet The flat races had some excellent finishes and a few mishaps. In the second Rooney, riding Richardson, fell at the turn, and the jockey was injured al- though not seriously. Clements on Do- nate also fell, but escaped with bruises.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-18
ON EVE OF WEDDING.
English Army Omcer and Fiancee I'm
 Auto Wreck at Washington.

WASHINGTON, June 1S.-Captain s. II. Brown. an English army officer, and his fiancee, Miss Maud Hannah of London, were seriously injured in an automobile accident here, and as a re- suit their marriage, which was sched- uled for today, will either be perform ed at the Emergency hospital or will be postponed until Captain Brown re- covers from fractured arm and a number of bruises about his head and face.
 The machine plunged down a deep embankment while turning a sharp curve in Rock Creek park in the sub urbs of Washington.
 As result of the accident the big touring car was completely demolish- ed. and the chauffeur was the only oc- cupant of the machine who escaped uninjured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-18
F @
 P o L IS a u
ACME VAUDEVILLE.

The season of summer vaudeville opened at Polls. yesterday, when the Acme vaudeville company of New York presented their first bill of the season. The bill is headed by Havi- land and Thornton in "A Bachelors Baby" and other attractions are the Drury Lane company in "A Forced Rehearsal" Watts and Cant, sing CTS and dancers; Young, the nmedy juggler; Thomas w. Ray, the sweet vocalist, and an added feature, Lew Welch, the Hebrew comedian.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-18
"Rooter, Died of Heart Disease.

BfNGHAMTON, N. Y, June 1S.-G Arnold Chaplin, marble dealer, fifty years old, dropped dead as he returned home from the baseball game between the Binghamton and Wilkesbarre teams here. After the sixth inning, when things warmed up for Binghamton, he was one of the loudest ''rooters" and became so excited that he died from heart disease superinduced by his base ball excitement.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-18

For scratches burns cuts insect bites and the many little hurts common to every family DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve is the best remedy. It is soothing cooling clean and heal ing. Be sure you get DeWitt's. Sold by II. W. Lake Drug Co. and J. A. Smith. S26 Bank street. Brooklyn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-18
Thieves PrOmined to Refurn.

PASSPORT. x. r.. June 1S.-Thieves who robbed the cottage of Dr. Albert H. Ely, wealthy summer resident here, of valuable silverware left be- hind this note: Leave the silver out tonight. We will return The plated ware the thieves scorned, placing on it a placard reading, t"No good"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-18
Three Midshipmen's Bodies Found.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, June 1S.- Clad in full naval uniforms and with faces and hands fearfully mutilated, the bodies of Midshipmen P. H. Field of Virginia, class 1906; W. II. Steven son of North Carolina, class 1906, and F. P. Holcomb of Delaware, class 1907, were found in Chesapeake bay. The bodies, after being examined and iden- tihed, were taken by the naval tug Potomac to the naval hospital at Ports mouth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-18

"GRAUSTARK."

"Graustark," the romantic drama which is being played at the Jacques this week by Polls own stock con- pany, will probably be one of the most popular productions of the sea- son. Richard Gordon as Grenfall Lorry has the best part he has had thus far this season, and portrays the young, American with much spirit and dash. Miss Edna Bruns as the Princess Yetiye played the part with charm and grace. The supporting company is excellent. Popular prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-18
Boston Man Killed by Train.

FALL RIVER, Mass, June IS. - Charles W. Layers, president of the Shoe and Leather Mercantile agency of Boston, died at the City hospital here as result of injuries received when struck by train at Bristol Fer ry, R. l. MT. Layers had been spend ing Sunday as the guest of Postmaster Potter at Bristol.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-18
Hum els Partner Dend.

NEW YORK. June 1s.-Benjamin T. Steinhardt, a member of the recently dissolved law firm of Howe & Hum- mel, who was under indictment in con nection with the Dodge divorce case, is dead at his West End avenue home here of locomotor ataxia.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-18

A prompt. pleasant. good remedy for coughs and colds, is Keunedy's Laxa- tive Cough Syrup. It is especially recommended for babies and children, but good for every member of the fam fly. Contains nancy and tar and tastes nearly as good as maple syrup. Child ren like it. Sold by H. w. Lake Drug Co and A. Smith, S2G Bank street, Brooklyn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-18
Danish Rulers Leave For Hom

PARIS. June IS. L. King Frederick and Queen Louise of Denmark have left Paris for home. President Fall Heres and all the cabinet ministers bade them farewell at the railroad sta- tion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-18
~coHING EYENTS-

June 1S.-Notre Dame commence ment.
 June 1S-Mr and Mrs John F. Kicks dancing academy reception and dance.
 June I9-Leavenworth hall. Grad
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-18

Kingsley to Rule New York Life.
 NEW YORK. June lS-Darwin P. Kingsley. son-in-law of the late John A. Mccall. has been elected president of the New York Life Insurance com pany.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-18
Auditorium
 Vaudeville

Annie Abbott, ''The Georgia Mag net" attracted a big Monday night audience to the Auditorium last evening. The power of this woman has been a puzzle to the scientists
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-18
Must stop the Roo.,er,s Note.

TRENTON. N. J.. June IS. - Vice Chancellor Bergen of New Jersey has decided that the owner of a poultry yard must prevent the nocturnal crow. ing of his roosters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-18
Phone 424.

P. O. Freight and Express Address. Uzkvills, Conn Telegraph Asdrezz. Waterbury. Conn New rork oaes. e Howard Street
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-18

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-18

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 A- 72s "'u A"~ women's Ribbed Vests low neck, sleeveless and
 wing sleeves, high neck long and short sleeves,
 each ... 25c Women's low neck and sleeveless Vests, plain
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 each .. ~ ... .... 25c Women's fine ribbed lisle thread Vests, low neck,
 sleeveless and with wing sleeves, lace trimmed
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-18
.r1ERINO AND JERSEY RIBBED
 UNDERWEAR. =: BEST SORTS AT THE LOWEST PRICES.

if al ewoldntc ose H O
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  co.on dwoop remarkably !
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-18

This stock is for the wage earner as well as the millionaire.
The Washington times., 1907-12-20
Hundreds Flee Beds
And ShiVer in Cold
While Homes Blaze
Four Fires in Early Hours, One Incendiary,
Cause Much Suffering and Leave
Many Homeless

NEW YORK. Dec. 20-NTore than 300
persons scsntily clad were driven and
carried from their homes into the cold
early today while four fires. one Of
them incendiary, ragged
In the first fire, at 514 West Forty
eighth street. a flve-stOry tenement
there were twenty families numbering
about eighty persons, and all OF them
were carried down ladders by firemen
who were on the scene within a few
minutes IN this short interval the in
mates Of the house, terrified by the
clouds OF smoke that rolled through the
halls had fed in their night clothes to
the 1re-escapes. and when the truck
men reached the house the Horoscopes
were crowded With a clamoring crowd
Of men. women. and children.
Ladders were put up hurriedly and
while streams Of water were pouring on
the fire, which was in the basement,
the tenants were all taken down in
safety. So great was the crowd that it
was impossible to get through with the
rescued tenants Of the burning house
and until the fire was quenched they
were forced TO stand shivering in the
streets.
The Washington times., 1907-12-20
ORUCE'S COFFIN
WILL Be OPENED
IN A FORTNIGHT
Commissioners to Be
Named by Home Of
flee for Inquiry.

LONDON. Dec. 2o-T. c. Druce's
coffin will be opened within a fortnight.
Upon what Is found inside will depend
the outcome OF one OF the most remark
able legal battles ever fought in Eng
land.
Druce's son Herbert, who refused to
permit the opening OF the coffin and
was upheld by the courts. has Welded
because he wishes to Jay a foundation
for prosecuting those who maintain that
7. c Druce was really the fifth Duke
Of Portland, and sought on that ground
70 take the Portland titles and estates
from the present duke.
The home Office promptly accepted his
offer and viii fix a date for opening
the coffin as soon as commissioners can
be named TO conduct the investigation
@. n. Druce, OF Australia. started the
pending litigation. He Is T. Q. Druce's
grandson by the formers first marriage
Herbert Druce Is his son by a second.
Herbert DrUce says he saw the elder
duke in his coffin years before his
father died. G. II. Druce is prosecuting
him for perjury.
Robert Caldwell. an American testi-
fed that he knew Portland and Druce
were the same, that he engineered a
bogus funeral for Druce and put 200
pounds OF lead IN the coffin.
II the coffin really proves 10 contain
lead, G. II. Druce viii have established
an overwhelming case. II Druce's
corpse IS inside, there will be wholesale
prosecutions Of G. H Druces wit
nesses.