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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-11
ZODIACAL DISPLAY
AT BRUNSWICK, MAINE

Brunswick, Me, July Ia pronounced
display of Zodiacal light, phenomenon
rarely seen in these ATTITUDES, caused
much wonder in Brunswick and other
Maine cities last night. beginning at S:i5
O'Clock a great band OF light passed
through the sky from east TO west. 1t
was very bright for 20 minutes. but after
that space IL gradually diminished and
disappeared at $50. The band passed
through the middle OF the consultations
Aquila and Bootes.
The movements OF the luminous tract
were recorded at Bowdoin college OBJ
servatory. The astronomers ascribe the
light to sunlight reflected from multi
tudes OF meteorites revolving with the
sun nearly in the plane OF the elliptic.
The phenomenon is usually seen In the
tropics after twilight or before daybreak,
in the spring and fall, but seldom appears
in this climate.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-11
FIRST ROUND
IN AMATEUR
GOLF MEET

Cleveland. o., July 1.-THE 1rst round
OF match play for the national amateur
golf championship was started at $50 a.
m today s. j. Stlckney. ST. Louis Coun-
try club. and Fred Herreshoff. Garden
City. being the first OF the IL pairs To
drive Off They were followed at inter
walls OF five minutes until all the contest
ants for the championship were away.
Rain fell over the Euclid course during
the night. This was a benefit as the
hot sun OF the last few days had made the
fair greens a little too hard. but strong
south wind was blowing. boding possible
trouble. The matches of the greatest IN
tcrest were those between Western Cham-
pion Ned Sawyer and Chandler Egan OF
Exmoor. former national champion, anu
Champion Eben Byers and his clubmate'
Norman Macbeth.
Walter j. Travis remarkable play yes
terday also attracted a gallery for this
mornings game with T. NJ Sherman ot
Utica. Travis was expected 10 win. "A
close match was looked for between +.
w. Whittemore OF Brookline and War
rem X Wood of the Hor -'ond club Chi
carD. and also between - {. Fownes or
Pittsburg and George S. Lyon, the Can
adian veteran.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-11
PENNSYLvANfA'S
PRESIDENT WAS
WITNESS TO-DAY

philadelphia, July 11-President McCrea
of the Pennsylvania railroad was the
principal witness today in the equity pro-
ceedings instioIted by that company
ae1ainst the city and county Of Philadel-
pha to restrain IL from enforcing the two
cent fare law, which goes into effect oct
l. Most OF the railroads OF the state have
started similar actions and today's pro-
ceedings were regarded as a test case.
John G.. Johnson. OF counsel for the
Pennsylvania railroad, in opening the
proceedings. said that the commonwealth
had no right TO legislate rates for the
Pennsylvania railroad under Its charter.
But for the sake OF argument, even
IL the law is constitutional, the two
cent rate is unreasonable and will not
return a fair profit for the capital in
vested.
city Solicitor Gendell explained that
the county was made a defendant be-
cause the penalty for violation of the
law is payable here.
The first witness. Max Riebenack,
comptrollel OF the Pennsylvania rail-
road. was examined at length on the
financial affairs OF the company.
Capt. John p. Green, first vice presi-
dent of the company, testified that In
the last 25 years the dividends OF the
company averaged a trife less than
six per cent.
What is the proportion OF water In
the stock?" asked Mr.. Johnson.
There is not one drop OF water" was
the quick reply.
on Gloss examination by City Solicitor
Gendell, Greene admitted the percentage
OF winnings was greater than six per
cent, the surplus above six per cent being
used for extraordinary expenditures.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-11
CHILDREN Do
MUCH To AID
SAVING TOWN

Monmouth. Me, July 11.--Strenuous
efforts made by men. women and chill
dren were all that saved this beauti-
full town from destruction by fire yes
terday.
About 1870 o'clock the old Moccasin
shop. now used for storehouse'
caught fire from sparks blown from
the steam sawmill nearby There was
a terrific gale blowing, and in few
moments sparks were being carried
TO ali parts OF the village. igniting
houses
AT one time over a dozen houses
were smoking on the roofs, and the
entire population was not too strong
a force for fighting these incipient
blazes
Fearing the entire village would be
burned, assistance was called from
Lewiston, and the fire department I'M
mediately sent apparatus. making the
run OF Is miles in l4h minutes by spe-
cial train.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-11
BUSINESS OF
HOME REALTY CD.
TO Be CONTINUED

At meeting OF the creditors OF the
Home Realty company. held this noon in
the office of Edwin c. Pierce. attorney
for the company. at 10 Industrial Trust
building. a committee was appointed
from the floor 10 consider the affairs of
the company and TO report back at an
adjourned meeting. Until then the busi-
ness OF the company will be continued.
The statement regarding the financial
condition showed that the liabilities were
t16s 10. and the assets 1914, 20 The
company Is unable to dispose OF much OF
Its real estate. this being the cause OF
the financial embarrassment.
The meeting was very largely attended
there being about 60 creditors present.
The committee appointed was as follows;
Edwin c. Pierce. chairman; Ed
mund O. Chase. John s. Murdock, John
w. Mills. II. ID. Nicholson and Alfred
Swanson.
The appointment of the committee
was made upon motion of Mr.. Murdock
attorney for the Atlantic bank. which
was seconded by p. III. Quinn. attorney
for Burrows a. Kenyon.
Two writs OF attachment against the
property OF the Home Realty COM
pany were filed at the city hall today.
The Union Hardware and Electric
Supply company's attachment was for
$500 and that of the Smith a. Thayer
Co. was for $500.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-11
To Cure
Rheumatism

The excessive accumu-
lation of uric acid must be
eradicated from the sys-
tenn. DR.. Miles Nervinc
used as directed for rheu-
matism, is alkaline in ma
ture. 1t neutralizes this
acid, and its soothing eff
feet upon the irritated
condition Of the nerves
relieves pain and induces
sleep and rest.
'T was suddenly taken with a severe
pain in my foot My physician could
not tell what was the trouble In ma
the other foot. / was so crippled tn
/ could scarcely walk and at times
had to crawl on my hands and knees
from my bed down stairs. After hav-
ing my shoes on for an hour or two
I could manage TO walk by surerin
the pain. / suffered more or less All
summer. and tried almost everything
but got no relief; Then i began TO
have pains all through my system.
NV doctor told me had an acute at
tack OF infiammatory rheumatism. l
was in the hospital for weeks. but I
was scarcely able 10 walk when ! left
II. / read about DIR. Miles Nervine.
bought n bottle and also wrote tbs
Miles Medical Co, for advice. They
advised me to add salicylate OF soda
20 the Nervine. and I commenced TO
get better from the start and for tho
past six months have scarcely any
pain. and am able to walk as well as
ever" JAS. II. SANDERS,
=. o. Box s, Rockaway. N. j.
Or. Miles NervIne Is sold by your
druggist, who will guarantee that ths
first bottle Will benefit. " 10 falls, he
will refund your money.
Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-11
RETAIL CLERKS LOCAL,
4os, INSTALL OFFICERS

Local 46. r.. c. I. z. A., installed its Of
ficers at Arcanum hall, 1852 weybosset
street. last evening The retiring presl-
dent failed TO appear TO install the newly
elected president and a chairman pro tenn
was appointed who acted as installing of
fcer
The following officers were installed
President. W. +. Casey; first vice presi-
dent. J. ID. Kearney; second vice presi-
dent, NJ. Cannon: corresponding and f.
nancial secretary, T. f. Giblair; trustee.
NJ. Cardin.
Each officer upon being installed was
called upon for speech, which was done
IN a fitting manner.
The board OF trustees audited the book
of the financial secretary and treasurer
and made very flattering report.
The president reported that he would
appoint the delegates TO the Central La
Dor union some time during the month.
Local 495 Is looking forward to n very
prosperous year
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-11
PEASANTS AND
TROOPS IN A
BLOODY FIGHT

st. Petersburg! July 1l.-Extensive peas
ant disorders have broken out in the DIS
tricts traversed by the canal connecting
the Baltic and Caspian sea. In pitched
battle between troops and peasants az
Bialozero. a score OF men Were killed or
wounded. The authorities fear that me
agitation will spread TO the entire north
srn part OF Russia and seriously Interfere
with the transport OF grain, oil, coal ana
wood 10 ST Petersburg.
The recent Introduction OF tugDcats on
the Mary canal TO replace the tow lncs'
hauled by peasants. occasioned great eN-
element Bands OF peasants tried TO IN
terfere with the navigation OF the water
way. Rural guards dispersed the rioters
with some loss OF life and troops were
detailed 10 patrol the canal with the re-
suit that traffic was continued as usual
The failure OF the attempts OF the peas
ants 20 drive away the tugs was followed
by strikes OF the entire force OF laborefs
employed on over 800 miles of the Mary
canal Mounted Cossacks in addition 10
attachments OF infantry. have been d 5
patched TO keep the barses moving along
the waterway.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-11
MARY BRENNAN
NOW RETRACTs
HER STATEMENT I

Worcester. Mass. July 11.-Mary
Brennan, arraigned yesterday forenoon
In Central district court on charge of
manslaughter in causing the death OF
Charles l.. Burnap, near the Lily Pond
house, a resort in Shrewsbury, Tuesday
morning. this afternoon retracted her
story that she shot Burnap accident
ally. told the state officers that she
told that story TO shield her lover,
Frank Kelly, a young special officer
OF the town OF Shrewsbury who would
get into trouble IL IL was known he
was at the Lily Pond house with her
at the time OF the shooting.
She told the officers a story. which
was corroborated by Kelly. on which
the officers have been searching to-
night for George w Phipps. proprietor
OF the Lily Pond house She said she
saw Phipps leave the house with his
revolver and heard six shots fred out
side directly afterward. This was at
1890 Tuesday morning.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-11
COMMITTEE IS
AGAINST THE
v|ADUCT PLAN

The city council committee considering
the east side approach matter met In the
city hall at o'clock this afternoon. and
considered the viaduct plan submitted by
the Rhode Island company, on which a
public hearing was held July /.
Four OF the members OF the committee
were present: Councilman Charles R.
Makepeace, chairman: ex-Alderman
Abraham a. Gray, Councilmen G.. Rich
mond Parsons and Henry A. Grlmwood.
The committee decided that the viaduct
plan would not do especially in view OF
the decided opposition expressed at the
public hearing.
No officials OF the Rhode Island com
pany or OF the railroad were present at
the meeting
Chairman Makepeace presented new
plan for the committee. II providing for a
tunnel. 1t Is similar to the other tunnel
plans presented. except II has few
changes in the course through the hill.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-11
SANITY
TO BE EXAMINED

New York, July ia commission was
appointed by the supreme court today to
determine the sanity or insanity of Ed
ward ]. Vanderbilt, the Brooklyn mer-
chant who married May S. Pepper the
so-called spriitualistic medium, on June
l.
Vanderbilt's daughter, brother and
sister united in asking for the appoint
ment OF the commission alleging that he
was giving his property TO his wife. who,
they say, exerted undue influence over
him by pretending TO be In communica-
ton with the spirit OF Vanderbilts first
wife. They declare that he had already
bequeathed to his wife the bulk of his
estate of 100000.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-11
TORPEDO BOAT "PREBLE"
GETS BRONZE MEDALLION

Vallejo. Cal, July 11.--An interest
ing ceremony took place yesterday at
the Mare Island navy yard. when the
presidents trophy was presented to
the torpedo boat Preble.
The Preble i'm the recent annual tar
get practice at Magdalena bay, Sc
cured a higher score than any other
vessels OF her class in the navy and
was awarded first prize, bronze
medallion.
Commander Lieut. Frederick Free
man assembled the crew and read the
orders from the secretary OF the navy
designating the ships which had won
prizes and naming the Preble as the
leader OF her class Commander Free
man then said; III we can best our
own navy we can best anyone else's."
Three cheers were then given for
the president and the United States
navy.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-11
NEW HAVEN EAGLES WILL
ENTERTAIN BROTHERS

New Haven, Conn. July 1.-THE local
aerie OF the Fraternal order of Eagles In
preparing 20 entertain between GOO and
5000 OF brothers on July p. when the
fourth annual New England field day OF
the order will be held I'm this city
Elaborate preparations are being made for
the event.
Word has already been received by the
local executive committee from 10 cities
who intend 60 send anywhere from 150 10
500 members OF tho order. The deleRa-
tlons are making elaborate prepara-
tions 90 outdo each other II possible. not
only In the number OF the delegations hut
In the unique character OF the display.
Many floats viii be- transported here. and
a number of the delegations will appear
I'm uniform Many aeries are yet 90 he
heard from. and n Is possible that the
parade will lrclude many more than ~
present estimated
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-11
PROMINENT FRISCO MAN
ACCUSED OF BRIBERY

San Francisco. July 1.-THE trial OF
Louis Glass, vice president OF the Pacific
states Telephone company. indicted for
bribery OF Supervisor Charles Boxton be-
gan before Judge Lawler yesterday.
II is alleged In the Indictment that on
March 10. 1906 Glass paid Boxton 5000 20
vote against an ordinance advertising for
sale a competitive telephone franchise,
which ordinance was subsequently passeS
and resulted I'm the granting Of a fran
chise TO the Home Telephone company OF
San Francisco.
Supervisor Boxton. now acting mayor
OF San Francisco. was on the stand for
some time. but nothing OF importance
Was eliclted from him.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-11
Boy Shot Brother

Newton. n. j., July 11.--Day Hick-
son. fl, a son OF william Hickson ac-
cidentally shot his brother Walter.
seven. yesterday.
The boys had a revolver and blank
cartridges. They dropped pebbles into
the barrel on top OF the blank cart
ridges and used them 20 shoot at
marks Accidentally the revolver was
aimed at Walter when IL went off and
several OF the pebbles tore into the
flesh OF his right arm. He was oper-
ated upon this afternoon and the
stones removed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-11
BOYS DARE"
RESULTED IN
A DEATH

New York. July 11.-Killed by a live
wire because he refused to take a dare"
from a group OF playmates. Mark de Luz
sio, IL years old, lay upon the ground
near the Williamsburg station OF the New
York Central railroad yesterday while
fashionably dressed women, passengers
on train to the city, tore strips from
their pettlcoats to bind up his burns. not
knowing that he was dead. and dozen
of the lads companions, naked as they
were born. stood by weeping and wiring
ing their hands.
Following their daily custom In summer,
the boys had gone TO take a swim in the
Bronx river alongside the tracks OF the
Harlem division OF the railroad. The limo
Is not electrified there but line OF poles
on the right OF way carries wires heavily
charged with electricity used to control
the switches and for the switch lights
at night. The lads, ranging In age from
Q TO u years, were frolllcking along the
shore. after their dip, when De Lusio
saw birds nest on top OF a pole.
His companion dared him TO go after
IL. and he started to, climb His naked
body was still wet from his plunge. but
he contrived TO reach the crosspieces
and his hand was outstretched TO GRASP
the nest. when his legs slipped on the
smooth pole and he grasped wildly fol
one OF the wires.
Instantly there was n fash and the lit
| tie body was swung across two OF the
wires, back downward The cries OF the
other boys attracted two railroad work.
men, James Burke and Peter Clark. and
they ran to the rescue.
! Wearing heavy gloves. both men climb
/ ed the pole and took the body down. a
/ south-bound passenger train approached
! and the engine driver brought II TO a
stop. Women passengers, alighted. at
| tended the boy until DIR. Plaeck. who had
been summoned from Fordham hospital
declared the lad had been instantly kllet
and had not known pain from the mo-
| .rent his hand clutched the wire.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-11
WILL HOLD CONVENTION
TO CHOOSE A MAYOR

San Francisco July n.-With n view of
curing the anamalous situation In the
municipal government resulting from the
graft prosecution II was decided Wednes-
day night by District Attorney Langdon
and his associates to invite the CONNER
cial and labor bodies Of the city TO send
delegates to convention which is to be
called In a few days for the purpose of
choosing n mayor. who will I'LL out the
unexpired term of Mayor Schmitz.
Supervisor Charles Boxton. who was
elected acting mayor yesterday by the
board OF supervisors, Will hold office until
a mayor is chosen.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-11
UNITED IRISH LEAGUE TO
MEET IN N. Y. NETX WEEK

Boston, July 11.-Secretary John
O'Callaghan OF the United Irish League
OF America announced today that
Michael J. Ryan OF Philadelphia, ma
tional president OF the organization.
had Issued n call to the 20 members
OF the national committee OF the league
throughout the country for meeting
to be held at the Hoffman house, New
York, next Wednesday.
The call for the meeting was
prompted by the change In political
conditions In Ireland and the opposi-
tion OF the Irish party to the British
Liberal government in consequence OF
the rejection OF the Irish land bill
by the Irish National convention.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-11

Is NOT FELT FOR
DEWEY DRYO0CK

Washington, July IA dispatch re-
ceived at the navy department today de-
clares that there is no foundation for the
report that apprehension exists for the
safety of the drydock Dewey because of
rumors than am attempt would be made
70 blow II up.
Gen. Wood. commander-in-chief of the
army in the Philippines. who is response
BILE for the safety of the dock. IL is said,
has no fear OF its being destroyed. The
dock is now at Oganalpa, guarded by
about 760 marines, which force the offi-
cials at the navy department think is ade-
quate to protect 1t.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-11
Hurt in Glidden Contest

Toledo. o., July 1.-THE first accident of
note in the endurance run for the Gid
den cup occurred this morning when the
car of ID. II. Otis OF Cleveland, carry
ing his wife: J. J. Nunan. Miss Rollins
and j. T.. Spencer was overturned about
six miles west OF this city. Mr.. Otis,
Miss Rollins and Mr. Nunan were the
most seriously injured as they were PIN
toned underneath the heavy car.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-11
Express Companies Refused

Omaha, Neb.. July 1i.-Judge Munger IN
the federal court today refused the
Adams. Wells Fargo American. United
States and Pacific Express companies an
order restraining the Nebraska railroad
commission and the Nebraska attorney
general from putting In effect new laws
reducinp express rates I'm this state 25 per
cent.
Judge Munger. however, ordered tho
state railroad commission 10 appear next
Saturday and show cause WHY the IN
function should not be issued.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-11
Tai Dodge Wants Pay

Complications appear TO have arisen
over the breaking down OF Charles r..
Proctor's steam yacht Cavalier. OF Point
Judith on Monday. for Capt "Tal" Dodge
OF Block Island was In Newport yester-
day In consultation with his attorney.
Clapke Burdick, in regard TO a claim
against Mr. Proctor for assistance rem
dered.
Capt Dodge's claim is that he with the
steamer Danielson towed the Cavalier to
a safe anchorage of the Point. for which
his price II $500
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-11
Another Salvage Claim

Halifax. n. s.. July li.-Another claim
for slavage was filed I'm the admiralty
court here today against the steamer Sen.
lac which was IN collision with tho
steamer Rosallnd last week. and which
Is now bcached. This claim II for N0oO
and u made by the owners OF a gasoline
!aunch which transferred the captain OF
me ecnlac Jack = his shin from tho
Rosaiind, the captain having left his ves-
sci after tho collision
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-11
Dynamited Hotel

London. July 1i.---A news agency
dispatch from johannesburg. Trans
vaal. says that the Crown hotel at
Boksburg, which town Is about IL
miles from johannesburg In the midst
OF extensive collieries. has been blown
up with dynamite. Several OF the oc-
cupants were thrown a considerable
distance, but were not seriously In
jured. This IL the secons r~"snt dyna-
mite outrage
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-11
PILES :?

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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-11
"PEACE" WAS LUNCHEON
TOPIC IN N. Y. TO-DAY

New York. July 1.-THE expression OF
peace and good will between Japan and
characterized the visit OF Admiral Yama-
motto were continued at the luncheon
given by the Japan society at the Hotel
Astor today. The speakers. including
Rear-Admiral Coghlan. Ambassador
Aoki. and Thomas J. O'Brien, the newly
appointed ambassador TO Japan, heartily
endorsed the object OF the society in pro-
noting friendship between the two coun-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-11
Ambassador Reid Oficiated

London, July ii.--Ambassador whitelaw
Reid today unveiled n tablet erected In
the parish church of ware Hertfordshire.
IN memory Of the Rev. Charles Chauncev.
professor of Greek In the University of
Cambridge. subsequently vicar q, Ware.
In 1927 and who in, 1854 became the Sec
ond president OF Harvard college. In n
brief speech Mr. Reid lauded Prof.
Chauncey's educational work In America.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-11
CHAUFFEUR PLEADED NOT
GULLY TO MANSLAUGHTER

Salem. Mass. July fl.-William II.
Smith OF Detroit Mich, chauffeur Of the
automobile which struck and killed Jere-
miah Kavenaugh, an aged resident OF
Wenham. In that town yesterday, pleaded
not guilty 20 a charge OF manslaughter
and waived examination before Judge
Sears In the district court here today.
lie will be tried later. probably on sat
urday next. Cash bail OF $1,000. which he
furnished yesterday was continued.