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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-24
LACK OF CONFIDENCE
SHOWN BY PERSIANS

Teheran, Dec. .24.-Twenty-f -four hours
reflection seems to have convinced that
faction OF the Persian public which ia
vors the Constitutionallsts, that II is
better to keep their powder dry until
the reform promises are converted into
acts.
The utter lack OF confidence was evil
denced today I'm the bazaars. where the
shops that were re-opened yesterday.
had their shutters up again and in the
expressed determination OF the mer-
chants to see the fulfillment of the
shah's pledges before resuming busi-
ness. Small armed crowds are reas-
sembling in the public squares. but up
to the present time there has been no
aggressions. One OF the chief legal ad-
visers OF parliament was shot at by
some soldiers yesterday evening, but
he was not hurt
Saad- d-Dowleh, who. I'm accordance
with the shah's Koran oath. was ban
ished and ordered TO leave Teheran yes
terday. refused 10 go. and took refuge
at the Dutch legation.
Nasir- Ed-Mulk the, former premier.
who was exiled recently, left Enzeli for
Europe today.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-24
HORN FINED SIS FOR
CAUSING MANS DEATH

Berlin, Dec. 24.--Ex Gov. Horn, of
Togoland, was fined $75 and costs yes
terday and ordered transferred to an
other post for causing the death of a
native named Zedu In 1903 by having
him bound to a flagstaff and leaving
him there without food or drink for "a
hours.
He was first tried several months
afterward by the superior colonial
court at Dualla and fined 1925. SEN
tence which may regarded as far too
light. Two years ago Chancellor Won
Buelow ordered the case reopened In
the imperial disciplinary court for the
until two weeks ago. The evidence
showed that Zedu- was arrested upon
the suspicion of having stolen the cash
box of a German station. Horn there
upon had his elbows. wrists and feet
bound tightly together and the man
tied TO a fiagstaff In the sun. Early
next morning Horn found Zedu ex-
hausted. but left him bound and
marched away with his native troops
Capt. Doring. who accompanied Horn
part OF the way. was ordered upon his
return TO the station. This was done
four horrs after Horn had found him
exhausted The native died half an
hour later.
Horn asserted at the trial that he
was not conscious Of having done
wrong.
Doring then testified that while Zedu
was bowling with pain Horn stood on
the station house veranda and ex-
claimed: What a callous hog"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-24
sALvAT|OH|STs
DISTRIBUTE 800
XMAS BASKETS

The Salvation army distributed today
from its headquarters in Swedish hall,
266 Weybosset street, 800 market baskets
filled with chickens. potatoes and turnips,
fragrant coffee, sweet-smelling apples
and other articles OF food.
In the corner OF the room was piled
large amount OF clothing which will be
While the pile was high and contained
n goodly number of garments, as COM
pared with the needs OF the Army In
relieving cases OF distress the number of
garments will go but a short way In
supplying the demand.
Near the entrance, heaped up and over
flowing, were several baskets OF toys and
games, some new, but for the most part
showing signs of use. but still service
able. gathered by the members OF the
Army. These things will make glad the
hearts OF many children that otherwise
would never know of Santa Claus Mrs.
Clifford. wife OF Ensign Clifford, said
that such articles were as welcome as
anything,
The work of obtaining the names OF
worthy persons who were In naed and 10
whom a Christmas dinner would be
hitherto almost unknown treat has been
going on Tor keNCral weeks. All cases
made known TO tho Army have been in
vostigated. and oil found worthy have re-
oeived tickots calling for n basket. Notes
have been made or cases whore clothing
was needed. In many instanoes. Il was
stated, persons applied for IL basket. when
on investigation, IL was found t<nt the
father OF the family was nt work, well
ns several children, These casas were in
vartabiy turned down.
Each basket contained food enough for
five or six persons. In each basket the ar
tIcies consist OF ono large chicken. four
quarts OF potatoes, turnips. half pound OF
coffee. hnlf pound OF butter. ono pound
of sugar. q pie. 10-cent loaf OF bread. ap-
Plies and n bag OF candy. To many fam
Hes TO whom these baskets will be given
chicken is n great rarity. and to most OF
them moro OF a dream than reality.
The contributions for Che Christmas
baskets. as gathered by the street men,
bers OF the army. came I'm very slowly.
Mr.. Clifford said. UP TO yesterday. but de-
spite the storm IL was the best day of all
and the sums received in the boxes were
beyond expectations. this being largely
due. Mrs. Clifford said, TO recent news
paper articles calling attention 10 tho
work OF the army. 1t took 300 chickens. 80
bushels OF potatoes 100 pounds Of butter
and the same amount OF coffee one bar
rel OF sugar, barrel OF candy and several
bushels OF apples to fill the baskets.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-24
MEMPHIS BANK
CLOSES DOORS;
HAS RECEIVER

Memphis, Tenn, Dec 4.-The Memphis
Savings bank failed to open its doors this
morning. A notice posted on the door
said that the bank had been placed in the
hands Of a receiver. and E. Z. McIienry
had been appointed receiver. No state
ment has been issued.
This bank has been closed ny orders OF
the ohancery court. f. l.. McHenry has
been appointed receiver"
The above rotice was posted on the
doors Of the Memphis Savings bank. one
OF the Oldest institutions in the city, at
opening time today. II is understood that
the officers went before Chancellor Hei-
kell late last night and applied for a re-
ceiver. No reason for the suspension has
yet been given out.
c. w. MacRae, a well-known local cap
italist, is president, and Il. j.. MenaSer.
cashier. The bank carries deposits of over
a million and half hollars. Several weeks
ago a statement was published that the
hank had been heavily loaded with paper
OF n certain concern upon which II is said
1t could not realize This started rumors
and the bank inserted the following eX-
PLANTATION In the daily papers:
"A nnsapIrenenslOn seems 10 cXlsl III
regard TO a supposed loss by this bank.
The facts are that an unpaid maturity
was Immediately mad egood to the bank
by certain OF its officers and directors,
and the bank sustained no loss whatever.
The claim was bought at its face value
by said officers and directors and is their
property. Whatever is realized from il
will belong to them"
President s. =. Reid OF the Memphis
Clearing House association said today
that the suspension would not affect any
other institution in the city. Mr. Reid
said that he felt certain that all deposit
tors I'm the Memphis Savings bank would
be paid In full.
statement OF the condition OF the sus-
pended bank was made public on Dec
IL. and included the following items:
Loans and discounts, 81, ,O31 056: cash and
sight exchanges, S2S6, ,9S2: bills payable,
$3.50, 900: deposits 81, So, $40.
The capital stock is s29i, 100.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-24
JOURNAL CO.
To Be PURGED
Of CONTEMPT

FThe supreme court handed down an
opinion today in the matter OF contempt
proceedings against the Providence Jour
nal company This opinion is what is
known as per curlam opinion. no jus
tees name being given as hat OF the
writer, but this is the case with quite
number of opinions handed down by
courts from time TO time.
The Providence Journal company is ad-
judged in contempt of the supreme court.
but may purge itself by publishing the
opinion handed down today on the editori-
al page of the Providence Journal on or
before the first day of January. 1905 This
trouble arose over mistake on the part
of an editorial writer as TO the opinion OF
the court in the important case of SUI
preme Council. Catholic knights OF Amer
Tea, VS.. P4Hrick Fitzpatrick. ct al
In the opinion handed down today the
court explains the necessity OF correct
statement OF court decisions, and the ne
ceSSity of a newspa per that undertakes TO
inform the public as to the decisions of
the court being equipped with suitable in
was unintentional the court deems not "A
valid excuse. for IL sayH: "A blunder in
the connection produces the Same evil
consequences as an Intentional misrcpre-
sontation." The attorneys OF tho Provi-
dence Journal company announced today
be published at once, IA the court has d.
rected. This incident. which owing TO It's
unusual features has caused considerable
comment, may then be formally clcscd.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-24
PREPARES TO WELCOME
EVANS FLEET

Port OF Spain. Trinidad, =. w l., Dec
24-Port of Spain is preparing TO well
come the American fleet of battlesnipS
with hospitality and good fellowship.
DAYLIGHT showed the warships anchored
I'm four column formation about four
miles from the wharf
The people crowded the waterfront to
witness the imposing array OF white ships
Of war. entertainment committees com
pleted their final arrangements and the
town rapidly took on its best hondap at
tire.
Numberless launches. rowboats and har-
bor craft OF all sorts being put out at all
hours TO take sightseers over the Ameri-
can vessels. They clustered about the an
chored warships. glistening in the sun
light OF n warm, perfect day while the
crowd voiced it's admiration.
Arrangements are being made TO send
to town large number Of men. who have
been given shore liberty.
Rear Admiral Evans called on the gov
ernor OF Trinidad. Sir Henry Moore jack
son. this morning. A number of officers
fro mthe feet are coming ashore this af-
ternoon.
The warshlps this morning arc taking
coal from colliers. All on board the yes
sells are well.
The tender Yorktou arrived during the
night. several hours later than the fleet
She was unable TO keep up with the other
vessels.
The torpedo boat flotlla which returned
here yesterday because of damage to the
machinery OF the destroyer Lawrence.
sailed this morning on its way south.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-24
PETITION FILED TODAY
AGAINST NEW HAVEN R. R.
CONTINUED from Page one.)

New Haven. Conn, Dec. 2i-An official
statement today OF tho New York. New
Haven and Hartford Railroad Co. an
nounces that beginning with Dec. 10 the
operation OF trains by electricity between
New Rochelle and New York city has
been discontinued. This is due 20 the fact
that the heating equipment OF the electric
locomotives has not arrived and unUl all
the locomotives have such equipment Il IS
deemed advisable TO reduce that branch
OF the service There IL no intention OF
disseminating the electric service between
Portchester and Stamford and New York
and the New Rochelle service service will
probably be resumed in n short time The
report that the electrical locomotives were
ordered by the company for light subur-
ban service Is denied and the machines
have been found satisfactory for the SER
vice they were originally intended 10 han
die. No new orders for electric locomo-
dves have been given, as the number
which the company already has Is sum-
cient for tho requirements OF the SER
vice.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-24
"DO-NOTHINC POLICY
A MENACE TO PARTY

richest man i'm the United States senate.
Some OF the heretofore far-famed mil
lionares look like poor men beside this
mining and smelter king, whose personal
fortune Is estimated at $lOO00o,OOO, and
who has many millions OF interests i'm tho
Congo South America. Alaska and other
parts OF the world. lie has leased at an
annual rental OF SO, 600 tho famous old
Window house, at 1901 Massachusetts
avenue, about block from the residence
OF Senator Lodge. and he was able 10
find this modest place TO live only after
Washington wasn't provided with enough
bathrooms 10 suit the westerner.
The Window house contains ~ rooms.
with 10 baths, and the senator's estab-
lishment consists OF IL servants. includ-
ing two chauffeurs and valet The SEN
ator has stable of fine horses and six
automobiles one OF them OF French
make. used by Mrs. Guggenheim, being
the largest car I'm Washington.
An interesting story Is told of the hand
some home OF the senator, which is now
owned by Mr. Mum About % years ago
II was built by William Window, some
time United States senator from Mime
sofa. and secretary of the treasury under
Harrison. Now Window was regarded as
a poor man in his state and in washing
ton. and the senatorial salary was only
5000 a year. SO when he put up this mag
nlhcent home. pictures OF IL were made
and circulated I'm Minnesota. and he was
defeated for the senate on this thing
alone.
John Wesley Gaines, the sllver-haired
and loose-tongued trouble maker from
the Cumberland has demonstrated his
ability TO retain form If anybody be-
lieves he would make a new record I'm
the Goth Congress by refraining from
"butting in 10 the debate on all occa-
slons, he will be disappointed John
Wesley's name already fgures in the
Congressional Record more frequently
than that OF any other statesman at the
south end OF the Capitol. The other day
he coined new expression which will
take rank with Senator Jeff Davis now
famous phrase. "social society"
Tho House was about TO adjourn for
the holidays. n was John Wesley's OPP
portunity. lie launched into a TRADE
against the long vacation. when. he said,
the people OF the country were looking
to congress for remedial legislation on
the currency question.
Here we have been here for almost a
month";" he Numbered, "and we have
accomplished nothing. and very little of
that"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-24
DENIED WRIT
OF CERTIORARI

The petition OF Mary Buckley. a minor
for n writ OF certorari to the superior
court has been denied by tho supreme
court At hearing OF an appeal from
the municipal court before n jury the
presiding justice took the matter away
from the jury on the ground that there
was no question for the Jury TO decide.
Petitioner claimed there was a matter OF
fact I'm dispute and she had the right 10
have a jury pass thereon.
This. however, did not. In the opinion Of
the supreme court amount TO such a final
determination OF the question or the right
OF the appellant TO jury trial as 10 JUS
tify the Issuance OF the writ or certio-
rari and the court says even if the writ
issued Il would serve no useful purpose
and for these and other reasons the pc
tition Is denied and dismissed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-24

PROMPT WORK
SAVES LIVES

very serious accident was averted at
O'clock today by the quick work of Mo-
torman Charles Strange of the oneyville
line.
AS car No. 9S I'm charge OF Conductor
Gross was on its way to the city II was
hit by two-horse wagon OF the Nara
gansett Brewing company in front OF
Bedford ~ Brownings on Cranston street.
The horses attached 10 tho brewery.veS-
on were standing on the right side and as
tSe car was passing the horses took
fright and backed into 1t. breaking three
of the sashes.
Joseph Donnelly, In charge Of the wag-
on, lad the horses In good control, which
prevented any further damage being done.
The passengers In the car We're loud in
their praises OF the efforts made by Motor
man Strange 10 stop the car in SO short a
time as to avert any further damage.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-24
POLICE BOARD GRANTS
MINOR PETITIONS

The police commissioners at the regu-
lar weekly meeting this afternoon. Col.
Gross presiding. in the absence Of Chair
man Luther, granted the following petit
tions:
To be police constables with power.
James II. Kiernan. % Newark street;
Rhodes u. Eldred. 1919 Linwood avenue.
To be police constables without power.
James a. Meehan. SO Douglas avenue:
Harrie l.. Stackpole, 1i4 Elm street: Ar
thur r. Darcy. % West street: Charles
III. Galligan. 80 Shore street; Albert r.
Rosenberg. . North Davis street; Charles
I. Pearce, 15 Bancroft street: Alexander
Durante, las Sutton stret: Angelo De
Saints, 14s sutton street; Samuel Gold
smith, IL Benefit street: John A Potter.
80 Alverson street: stephen A. Olney, 56
Webster avenue; Edwin G. Arnold, 22i
Howell street; William ]. Reilley. R-so
Summer street.
victualling houses, William Yulen. 4s1
South Main street.
Second hand store, Antonio Ferri. 65t-
Csc Charles street
Pool-blliard table licenses, A. Nc
Phillips, 80 Bergen street; Pugh Bros,
21s Weybosset street.
Transfer of bowling alley license, Bag
ley Bros, 300 Orms street, TO same par
ties 551 Gladstone avenue.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-24
Sues for $4,000

Henry Wright OF Pawtucket has sued
the Burgess mills OF that city to recover
5000 for personal injuries.
Mr.. Wright In his declaration filed in
court says that on August sd the de-
fenrant was building a mill at Pawtucket
Heating companaabonpersonal tongsub
and he was In the employ or the Black
stone Steam Heating company. though he
and other employees OF the company were
I'm direct charge OF and acting under or
dors from agents OF the defendant corpo-
ration.
Mr.. Wright was ordered by the boss
mechanic OF the mill 60 go mp and cut
away piece OF "a sprinkler pipe. There
was n revolving shaft that was hidden
from view plaintiff claims and this caught
his clothing and he was whirled around
the shaft. his clothing being all torn OF
and his body badly cut, bruised, broken
and wrenchcd. a. n. Crafts Is Mr..
Wrights attorney.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-24

ferred 20. In the belief OF the receiver,
was either deposited with the defendants
by Sergeant himself or taken possession
OF by them since the death OF the cashier.
Investigations I'm connection with the
wrecking OF the bank continued today,
especially with reference TO ascertaining
the movements Of Mr. Sergeant previous
10 his death. Evidence has been dlscov-
cred. II is claimed. TO prove that Sergeant
was seen frequently I'm company with
brokers having offices in Pawtucxet and
that apparently he was on friendly terms
with them.
1t is believed that $1,000, 600 has been
"salted" away i'm institutions hereabouts.
Firms who have been affected by tho
suspension OF the bank today sent circu-
lar statements 10 persons having credit
with them, asking them to make pay
ments as promptly as possible. as the
funds OF the concerns were tied up by
the banks failure.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-24

Washington, Dec. e4--Thc do-rothing
policy for this session Of congress does
not suit many western men. There is al
ready much murmuring against II, al
though no way is open at present for cir-
cumventing the party mandarns IN sem
ate and house. who say that only the ap-
propriation bills must be passed, where
upon congress will go home and the poll
ticlans will get ready FOR the presidential
campaign.
II think such programme is a grave
mistake" said Representative Needham
OF California, a member OF the ways and
means committee and a little more out
spoken than most others who are pro-
testing against the mastery inactivity.
.'The Republican party prides itself on
being the party OF action. and we ought
10 go ahead with legislation. IL Is part
OF the reactionary programme 10 do moth
ing. But the country does not want con-
gress to sit idly here in Washington.
The people In the progressive western
states win resent t. We shall find when
the campaign Is on that this inaction viii
hurt rather than help us. We need not
tilt against the corporations or enact
drastic reform laws necessarily. This Is
a very large country and there Is great
deal OF legislation which congress ought
10 pass"
There is probably enough sentiment OF
this character among the members OF
the house to make an impression before
the winter is over upon Speaker Cannon.
Thus far the president has appeared TO
be acduiescent about the do-nothing
movement. He has understood that his
plans for reform legislation would likely
be ignored entirely at this session, which
would mean that everything must be
halted for the remainder Of his admins
tratlon An extra session OF congress
would be out of the question during the
campaign The short session convenes
four weeks after the election. and IL has
none too much time for passing the ap-
preparation bills
In tho enactment OF a currency law,
which the leaders say the party must
have for its effect In the presidential
campaign and a mail subvention law.
which Will probably be enacted as "A rider
on an appropriation bill, congress will
have something OF a record foe the ses-
sion. II Is more than probable that the
president will also urge some general
legislation. but hardly on the larger
questions he has been agitating.
Simon Guggenheim or Colorado is the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-24
THE DRAPER
REFERENCE DID
nor SAVE HIM

Chicago, Dec. 2l.--Only fawncy! 'Ow
would YOU liko to stand in your dinner
coat In vulgar police court at 3 o'clock
I'm the morning with blawsted bobbie
oil either and OF YOU and the judge
ahaskin TO see your references?
That is ex<ctly what happened 10
"Jeems." who said he had recommended
tions from Lieut Gov. Draper OF Massa-
chusetts--Ieems, who had bestowed dig
nifty on the household OF Eugene 5. Pike
OF 2lW Prairie avenue by acting as butler.
Despite the fact that the silver service
shone with a rarer lustre by virtue of
"Jeems presence, and Notwithstanding
the fact that his upholstered calf was the
finest piece OF furniture in the house. he
is no more. lie Is not on speaking terms
with his job.
Is il any wonder that "Jeeins' wishes
himself back in England?
James Querlan, accomplished English
butler, with mutton chop whiskers and
English accent came 10 Chicago and adj
vertised for a job-beg your pawdon-for
a position. Mrs. Pike, being IN need OF a
butler. answered the advertisement. Mr..
Querian had offered 10 give his services
with the dignity thrown in or s65
month. IL looked like a bargain TO Mrs.
Pike and "Jeems' was properly installed.
But the other day he encountered Mr..
Pike in the hallway.
Look here" said the master of the
house. Times are too hard 10 give you
S65 a month. i Will give you w.
We'll" said Pike. 81 will give YOU sl5
for your services up to date and you may
turn over the keys
Again the butler demurred. lie said he
had a months contract and he refused TO
give up his room. Then the police were
called i'm.
"Jeems." without hat or overcoat, was
hurried i'm his evening clothes 10 a wait
ing patrol wagon and conveyed TO the
Twenty-second station. where he passed
tha night
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-24
OLNEYV|LLE

Campbell OF the Chaffee street station
called an ambulance from the Rhode Is
land hospital where she was cared for.
There Is n rumor to the effect that ono
OF the officials OF the Chaffee street po-
lice station Is soon 20 be transferred to
make room for another official, whose
home Is I'm this district.
Many of the saloons In this district havo
made arrangements for turkey raffes this
evening.
Perseverance lodge. knights OF Pythas
and Manufacturers lodge OF Odd Fellows
viii not hold any sessions this evening.
Library Hall to let for dances. fairs
entertainments. etc. Enlarged. redecor-
ated and new floors. Apply TO DR.
Frank A. Twitchell. 10 Olneyville square,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-24
DEAD CASHIER BELIEVED
TO HAVE HIDDEN 100000

y connection with the action brought
by Harry #, Currier, temporary receiver
OF the jewelers. National bank OF North
Attleboro In the United States circuit
court yesterday TO restrain the widow
and other relatives OF the late cashier
OF the bank. Frederick +. Sergeant. from
making any Withdrawals from safe de-
posit boxes, IL was learned today that
the receiver alleges sequestration OF the
banks property
In the petition fled with the court Mr.
Currier said that he believed the defend
ants named by him. Marion Il. Sergeant
the widow; Charles w. Sergeant, brother
OF the cashier. and Edward l.. Morgan
father OF Mrs. Sergeant, hold keys to de-
posit boxes In Providence and Pawtucket
Institutions In which have been placed
securities, assets. moneys, etc, belong
ing to the Jewellers National bank. The
petition also states that the property re-