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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25
MURDERER WILL
TODAY PAY
THE PENALTY

Towanda, Pa, July a.-Charles John
ston. who will be hanged here today. was
twice convicted for completely In the
murder Of his brothers wife and niece. q
short distance from here. in September.
1904
Bigler Johnston. Charles brother, was
separated from his wife, and was COM
In order to save ss and net rid Of the
wife. II 10 charged that Bigler and
Charles killed her and the niece. who was
living with her, and then burned the
house to conceal the crime.
The brothers, their mother. sister and
younger brother. were arrested, charged
with the crime. Bigler confessed and I'M
plicated all the others. The mother, sis
ter and younger brother were acquitted,
but Charles was convicted. Bigler was
hanged about year ago.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25
PARIS CLAMORS FOR THE
DEATH OF SOLEILLANT

Paris, July 25.--There Is a great and
Increasing popular clamor for the
carrying out of the death sentence i'm
posed last Tuesday upon a man named
Soleillant for the murder OF a little
girl under atrocious circumstances.
especially as II has been discovered
that the chamber OF deputies has passed
an appropriation of $500 for public
executions. II was thought when
soleillant was sentenced that his ex-
ecution was impossible. because of the
lack OF this appropriation. but now IL
IL known that the appropriation passed
the chamber OF deputies during the
confusion OF the closing days OF the
sessions by a majority OF IL.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25
WAS VERY HARD
TO GET HIMSELF
ARRESTED

Chicago. July 26.-How difficult II is 10
get arrested In Chicago on April FOOLS
day. even II one has killed ones wife.
was told yesterday in Judge Kersten's g
court by Charles Graff. now on trial. He
admits he killed the woman with an axe
on the night OF March 81. but says he
did II in self-defence.
In the morning he went to the Max
well street station, SO he testified. to
give himself up. But the desk man
thought he was joking when he mention
ed a murder. At q saloon his mention
OF having killed his wife was met with a
similar incredulity. The secretary OF
CRAFTS lodge was also incredulous, but
finally was convinced. BY this time the
police had found out a woman was dead,
and Graff succeeded In getting himself
arrested.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25
bREsT WAS THE
SCENE Of THE
LOVE FEAST

Brest. July 25.-During the dinner given
by Rear-Admiral Stockton on board the
American cruiser Washington last night.
at which a number of Japanese naval Of
ficers from the cruisers Tsukuba and
Chitose. as well as some French officers
were present. Rear-Admiral Stockton
proposed the health OF the Emperor OF
Japan and OF the Japanese navy. In re-
ply. Capt. Takanoutchi of the Tsukuba
toasted President Roosevelt and the
American navy.
The Japuanese sailors are still confined
to their ships. and will not be granted
shore leave until the departure OF the
American squadron this afternoon.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25
WOMAN ASSASSIN PAID
PENALTY FOR HER CRIME

do. Her parents interceded with the
throne IN her behalf. but their efforts werc
unavailing.
Nine. Fromkina was not charged with
actual murder. but accused OF making sew
eral inere, tual attempts TO Kill officials.
II Is believed that her mind was unbal-
anced end that she suffered from hys-
terra.
This IL the first time a woman has been
executed In Russia since Anna Benedic-
tova was put to death at Kronstadt last
October for completely In plot to blow
W public building.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25
WILD DISORDER
IN PHILADELPHIA

Philadelphia. July 25-The Jewish quar-
ter In the southeastern section OF this city,
was the scene of wild disorder today
when the women of the quarter made
demonstrations against kosher butchers
prices OF beef
The shops were invaded by the angry
women, prospective customers were
driven out, windows broken and kerosene
In some instances. poured over all the
meat in sight
A number OF arrests were made. A
demonstration was made against two
police stationhouses. In which several Of
the women were held prisoners. and the
rollce were compelled to use force In dis
persing the crowd.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25

Moscow. July 25.-With the observance
the greatest privacy. Nine. Fromhina.
no In March last attempted To assassin
te Gen. Rheinbot, the ex-prefect OF
plice, and who An May made an attempt
} murder tho inspector of the political
rison here, wounding him with a pistol
ihich had been mysteriously smuggled
Ito her cell, was hanged In this city at
hnrfse today.
The authorities made every effort dur
" the past fortnight to persuade the
,oman 70 plead for the mercy OF the eni-
rror. but this she st!nately refused to
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25
POLICE DEPARTMENT
SORELY HANDICAPPED
CONTINUED from Page one.)


The law after prescribing how an
automobile register shall be applied
for. and how a certificate shall be Is
sued, prescribes in section 8. as fol-
lows: Except as otherwise provided
herein, no automobile. motor car, or
motor cycle. shall after the first day
of June. 1904, be operated upon any
public highway or private way unless
registered as above provided, and the
registered number or mark OF every
automobile, motor car and motor cycle
operated as aforesaid shall at all times
plainly be displayed thereon In Arabic
numerals not less than three inches
long. and conforming In this and other
details to the requirements prescribed
by said secretary OF state In his cer-
tihcate OF registration"
1t is because OF this clause, saying
that the details prescribed by the sec
retary Of state shall be conformed to.
that has caused the police to believe
that the secretary Of state Is superior
to the apparent provision of the law.
But the form OF registry certificate
issued by the secretary OF state says:
THE register number shall be dis
played at the front and back Of the
vehicle, in conspicuous places, so as
to be always plainly visible. Said
plates 10 inches long and six inches
high. with Arabic figures four inches
in height. The figures must be- In
white on a black background. and the
plate shall have on II the words Reg
istered In r. l. with the registered
number below.
WHAT 1T PREscRIBEs.
A study OF the law shows that the cer-
tiicate issued by the secretary OF state
shall prescribe the manner in which a
reef stored number OF mark shall be in
scribed or displayed. and a proper record
OF such shall be kept.
1t Is evident, therefore, that though the
form now issued by the secretary OF state
prescribes that register numbers shall be
on a metal plate, he can change that sys-
tenn or have a system not all uniform
anc one that Is perplexing to the enforcers
OF the law. BY the issuance Of the ex-
emption certificates to DR.. Jordan and Mr..
Rosendale the police officials feq that
they have been left high and dry. and
that they can be left without any stable
law to enforce.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25
ALMOST AN ENTIRE TOWN
WAS DESTROYED BY FIRE

Ottawa, Ont. July 26.-New Edin-
burEh. a suburb of this city. was swept
by fire this morning. Tho loss 10 esti-
mated at 100000. The fire started In
the sash and door factory. the flames
spreading to the planning mill, lum-
ber yards. bureau factory and other
buildings owned by the Edwards COM
pany, all OF which were burned to the
ground. Russell & Blackburn. Mica
storage warehouse. fire station No. 6,
grocery store and several houses
were also destroyed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25
American Flag Debarred

Ottawa, Ont. July %.-There were one
or tive American flags put out here at
the city hall with the Union Jack and
other decorations in connection with a
carnival. A number Of citizens had order
ed the stars and Stripes removed. The
reception committee thought II best to DO
this, rather than have any trouble over
the matter.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25
VOLCANOES ARE ACTIVE
ON TONGATABU ISLAND

sydney N. 8. w. July 25.-Reports
dated July s. have been received from
The Tonga Islands. saying that seven
columns OF volcanic eruption have been
visible at sea for the past fortnight from
the Island OF Tongatabu within an area
Of two miles.
The eruption has been accompanied by
Q continuous roaring noise and frequent
explosions. Black pumice stone IN large
quantities were thrown as far as Nukua-
lofa. the capital OF Tongatabu- dis
oance OF 80 miles
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25
I. O. O. F. Field Day

The second annual lawn party and field
day Of the Odd Fellows Home ass iation
took place at the home grounds Paw
tucket avenue, East Providence. yester-
day.
Fair weather prevailed and a fairly large
crowd attended, making the affair quite
successful.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25
Enterprise Sails

Boston, July 25-The Massachusetts,
nautical training schoolship Enterprise
sailed out OF Boston harbor early today
for her annual summer cruise, which this
year Is to Mediterranean ports and the
Azores. When the ship sailed this morn
ing she was minus ~ OF her cadets and
had on board a new steward and an addi-
tlona1 baker
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25
Prominent Democrat Ill

Antrim. H, July 25.-Nathan c.
Jameson. one OF the most prominent
Democrats in New Hampshire and a can
didate for governor on the Democratic
ticket last fall Is seriously III at his
home here. He has had several attacks OF
hemorrhage OF the lungs.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25
Saved From Suicide

Watertown. July 25.-Leaping from an
open carriage and attempting to COM
NIT suicide by jumping between two cars
Of fast moving freight train. a pa
tient Of the Mclean Insane asylum, Wa
verley was saved from death by the
prompt action Of Joseph McHugh, the
baggage master at the Watertown depot.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25
Columbia Investigation Begun

San Francisco. July a5.-Capt. E. b.
Birmingham, United States supervising
Inspector OF hulls and boilers for this dis
trict will today begin an investigation OF
the sinking OF the steamer Columbia by
the steam schooner San Pedro in which
II lives are believed to have been lost.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25
Cigars to Be Dearer

Havana, Cuba, July 25.-Twenty inde-
pendent cigar makers. though not the
most important ones, have decided TO
raise the prices OF cigars. charging
American money instead OF Spanish gold.
This step is likely to be followed soon by
all
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25
MORAL: NEVER SMOKE
IN A POWDER HOUSE

Clarksburg. w. Va. July %-rhree
men were burned to death yesterday by
an explosion in powder house at Two
ignited from pipe one OF the men was
smoking
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25
Death of lula S. BRYANT

New York. July 8.--News of the death
In Paris OF Julia s. Bryant, who was the
only surviving daughter OF william Gull
len Bryant the poet. has been received
In this city. She was 75 years old and
until her father died I'm 1878. was his con-
slant comrade and associate at his house
In Roslyn, l.. L.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25
Famous Sheriff Dead

New York. July 2s.-E. n. ]. Tamsen,
ex-sherin OF New York county. is dead
at his home here, following n stroke
OF paralysis. He was IS years old and
for years was a well-known figure in
German American circles.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25
Twins Worth $4,000

New Orleans, July 25.-Paul wasquez.
Frenchman. places a value OF $4,000 on
girl twins that lived but six hours Mrs.
vasquez, while In delicate health on May
20, was seriously injured In a street car
collision. When the babies were born II
was seen they could not live. vasquez
yesterday sued the New Orleans company.
claiming the collision was responsible.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25
LIGHTED CANDLE THE
CAUSE OF BARN FIRE

A lighted candle falling from shelf
in the barn OF Benjamin Berman in rear
nited hay and straw, but the resultant
fire was extngushed with but little dam
age by the firemen. who had been sum-
moned from box 4S3 at Willard avenue
and Gay street by Simon Marguiles.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25
Exchange Seat Price Drops

New York. July 25.-Dull times I'm the
stock market have been reflected in the
sale OF seat on the stock exchange for
s1i.50o. which is $500 less than the price
brought at the last sale few weeks ago
Last summer when the public came into
the stock market In large numbers the
price Of seats jumped to $4,000 which is
the record price.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25
Moon Eclipse Observed

New York. July 25.-New Yorkers had
good view OF the partial eclipse OF the
moon which took place today The moon
entered the shadow at 1905 and emerged
AT 12:45 q. m. The eclipse wss purely an
American one. and was visible only In the
United States. IL was observed from
New York to San Francisco
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25

New York, July 25.-The practice cutter
Of the United States revenue cutter SER
vice, the Itasca will today start on her
FIRST cruise across the Atlantic. She will
have on board q cadets of the f1rst and
second class and two cadet engineers.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25
NINE KILLED AND MANY
HURT IN STRIKE FIGHT

Buenos Ayres. July E.-Nine men have
been killed and many injured in fght at
Bahiablanca between harbor strikers and
the police.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25
Fined For Cruelty To Horses

Thomas Lannon and Joseph Fucker
man were each fined $40 and costs for
cruelty to horses by driving them when
unit for use. by the district court this
morning.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25
The St. Louis Coming Home

Punta Arenas. Strait OF Magellan. July
S.-The American cruiser st. Louis ar
rived here today from the east coast and
continued on her way to San Francisco.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-21

days. In discussing the attitude OF the
alumni In general toward the college. he
took occasion 10 remark that the so-call-
ed Associated Alumni. existing now
chiefly on paper, should be an organiza-
uon manned by delegates elected from
the various alumni associations.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
At the afternoon session the corporation
took up the election OF trustee In place
OF Hon. Joseph Walker. At the balloting
on Wednesday Prof. John Mahan English
OF Newton. Mass. received the larger
number OF votes, and the corporation by
a unanimous vote ratified the alumni's
choice.
No election 10 the board OF fellows 10
oil the vacancy caused by the recent
death OF Prof Albert Harkness was held
the board believing that that might well
be allowed TO lie over as unfinished busf-
ness until the October meeting OF the cor
poration. as a mark OF respect TO Prof.
Harkness' memory. Franklin r. Brooks OF
Colorado. who was elected trustee last
year. was present and qualified for office
The special committee on fence reported
that all the sections but three had been
taken by classes and individuals, and
near future.
TREASURER REPORTS.
The treasurer's report stated that at the
ending of the year. April 10, 1907, the ac-
counts showed a balance OF funds OF $3-
217,52191. as against $S.l5O.53i.94 a year
ago, an increase OF s6s.9S9.G. This increase
arose from changes In the several funds.
The largest single gift to tho college dur
ing the year was contained in a codicil OF
the will of Julia Beatrice Ball Thayer of
Keene. N. H.. which was $4,000 TO found
the Edward G. Thayer fund in memoy of
her husband. The gift OF a parcel OF land
east OF the Women's college gymnasium
for a campus for the Women's college by
Stephen o. Metcalf was also noted in the
report.
The auditors, Messrs. Stephen o. Ed
wards and Eugene w. Mason, declined re-
appointment; and Henry d. Sharpe and
Theodore Francis Green were named 10
succeed them other committees were re-
appointed without any changes.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-21
NICKEL THEATRE

The Nickel theatre offers very attrac-
tive program of motion pictures and IL
Illustrated songs the last two days of this
week. All the pictures are brand new
and OF the comedy nature. THE Masher'
is one OF the funniest. showing the laugh
able incidents that befell a male hirt.
who is eventually punished in manner
that he deserves Whose Hat Is It?'
ls an exceedingly funny and ingenious
film. showing how, on windy, buster
ing day. a mans hat blows UP In the air
and goes in through the open window OF
nearby house.
The man OF the house finds the hat in
his wifes room and there is a Jealous ex-
plosion and quarrel between the couple.
which is Strengthened out In n laugh
provoking manner. The Blind Beggar"
is a film decidedly worth seeing. as is
'The Substitute Drug CLERK both of
which were literally applauded by this
mornings audiences, Bob Alden and the
Nickel auartette never had more popu-
lar Offering than Honey Boy" which
they are singing with motion picture IL
and Miss Beaulieu and Miss
Courier sang the pretty duet, II Love
You. Girlie, But Can't Tell Why"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-21

the address Principal Dean presented di-
plomas TO the following scholars: Orville
+. Bourne, Clara u. Griswold. Jennie r..
Hart, Bessie NJ. Hazard. Sarah Il. Hick-
man. Edith l.. knights. Emma 4. Med
bury. Marion Messenger. Kathryn A. Bar
ney. Evelyn Case. Avis A. Church, Albert
H. Darcy. John II. Dyer. Maria u. Knauf.
Ethel w. Adams, Jessie l.. Campbell and
Edith N. Pearce-
WILL DELIVER AN ADDRESS.
Hon. Edward G.. DUBOIS has been Sc
iected TO make the principal address on
the Fourth OF July at the Grosvenordale
field The committee will hold another
meeting In the rooms OF the Business
Mems association tomorrow evening.
MINOR MENTION.
The delegates from the different fire
companies met at the parlors OF the
Watchemoket company last evening and
voted TO contribute about SO the sum
which the companies had realized from a
moonlight excursion and a ball. 20 the
Fourth of July committee.
The machinery for the new power house
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-21
EeTheatres,

In the back OF the program of "The
Darling OF the Gods" at Keiths theatre
next week will be a glossary of the Jap
anese word$-about DOZEN used during
the play. This will help toward a clearer
understanding of the story which tells OF
woman's devotion and a mans heroic
loyalty when both are pressed by the
Vaccinations and treacheries of those
who ars more powerful than they. Pic
torially this play has never been equalled
upon the modern stage. The action of the
play takes place In Japan during the
Sword edict," when the emperor took
away the swords OF the Samurai the two
sword men. The play deals with little
band of ten who refused to obey the
edict and became outlawed
Harry McRae Webster Is burning mid
night oil these days. preparing for the big
production OF THE Darling OF the Gods"
which is TO be given at Keith's next week.
Every minute that he can spare from
other affairs. is given 10 the planning of
the innumerable details OF this big pro-
duction. Mr.. Webster has been display
ing a rather swollen face the past few
days, grease paint poisoning, he declares,
but the members OF the Albee company
teasingiy insist II is the mumps.
The sale OF seats for "The Darling OF
the Gods" began at Keith's on Tuesday
morning and the big stir the announce
ment OF this play has made resulted in
big demand for seats The Keith man.
agement asserts that, even with crowded
houses. whatever success they may have
will be artistic rather than financial, for
the tremendous expense OF scenery, cos
tunes, accessories and supernumeries. as
well as the big royalty of the play itself
will, with no advance in prices. make the
production a big financial risk. 1t was
intended by the Keith management to Sc
cure the original scenery, costumes and
properties by David Belasco. but long
usage had so worn them that II was
deemed advisable 10 prepare everything
new. Everything will, however. be in re-
plea of the original and the fact that
everything, even to the mlnutest detail,
is strictly Oriental, will make ii impossi-
BILE ever TO use any OF these specially
prepared scenes or properties in any but
a Japanese play. 1t is a most ambitious
undertaking for a stock company for one
week and for the popular prices and the
mere effort deserves the heartiest COM
mendaton.
son. Since the opening OF the Albee Stock
company's season there have been on an
average twenty autograph books go the
rounds OF the Albee company, securing
the autograph OF each member OF the new
company who are already favorites.
Chief Electrician Reddy, and Scenic
Artists Holzapfel and Munroe OF Keith's
will be important figures in the forthcom-
ing production of THE Darling OF the
Gods" The electrical effects are beauti-
full indeed. as the the scenic effects, and
this trio will make every effort 10 sur
pass everything in that line ever before
seen at Keith's. There will be absolutely
no detail omitted in the production, even
the Geisha dance and the Dance OF the
Blossoms. two of the pretty features of
the original production. will be given.
Adele Block, as Yo-San, Blanche Bates
original role, will also give a little Jap
anese dance.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-21

adopted condemning the Employers asso-
citation and it's falsely called open shop"
and support was promised any local in
any city or town which was engaged in a
battle with IT, IL was decided that every
effort be made To bring the conditions OF
the mill hands up to that of the men en-
gagged In construction work at every
point
II was also decided that no union man
In New England should handle any trim
or finish from a non-union MILL
TRAIN DESPATcHERs.
TIL annual convention OF the Train
Despatchers was brought to a close yes
terday noon.
At yesterdays session OF the conven-
tion, the following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: President, Charles
II. Mullinia OF Fulton, KY: vice-presi-
dent, Carl A. Mitchell OF Boston: execu-
tive committee. T.. X. Seaman OF Enora.
Penn; f. II. Stevens, Boston; r. H. Del
mar of Youngstown, o.; ID. w. Flynn OF
Kansas City. Mo. John F. Maxim was
reelected editor OF THE Bulletin" the
official organ OF the organization.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-21
EAST PROVIDENCE
Would you pay

The High school graduation exercises in
the town hall last evening were attended
by large number OF the parents ana
many friends OF the graduates. The
graduates were grouped upon the stage.
which was profusely decorated for the oc-
caslon. The exercises opened with a
prayer by the Rev. Il. G. Gordon. pastor
of the United Congregational church,
which was followed with the Soldiers
Chorus" under the direction OF the musi-
cal instructor. Miss Lillian Sphinx, and a
vocal selection by Emma Pearl Medbury
of the graduating class. AT this time
former Gov. George w. Utter was intro
duced by Harold ". Dean. principal Of
the school. who presided, owing TO the
sickness OF Supt. Dows. Mr.. Utter's ad-
dress was bil-d with good advice and was
very inte'k VI ~ At the conclusion OF