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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-15
MEYER PLANS
PARCELS POST
FOR UNCLE SAM

New York Aug 15.-Postmaster-Gen
eral Meyer was at the postmasters office
yesterday afternoon with his secretary,
J. A. Holmes. While he was there
Postmaster Morgan returned from oyster
Bay, and the two had a talk
MIR. Meyer told the reporters about his
plans for the coming year. and especially
for rural delivery and the Improvement
OF the parcels post. lie thinks that the
criticism OF the cost of the rural delivery
service is unjust. In 1906. $751; 5000 was
expended on II. but the entire postal de-
felt. which was ss.000.0o0 in 1886, when
only Sl5,0oO,000 was spent o mural free de-
livery had increased 10 only $l0.O0,0O0
IL is expected, says Mr.. Meyer that the
rural free delivery expenditure for the
current year will be So, 200. and that
the deficit will not be increased
Important innovations that Mr.. Meyer
hopes TO establish within the year, with
the consent OF congress, are the parcels
post and postal savings banks The
banks are planned TO resemble the saw
ings bank department of the postal Ser-
vice In Canada and England. The need
OF them has been demonstrated TO Mr.
Meyer by the fact that many foreign ana
native working people make sure OF their
savings by buying postal orders payable
TO themselves, which they can cash as
they need the money. From this IL Is ev-
ident that many prefer 10 do without in
terest rather than intrust their savings
to banks. IL is not intended, says MT
Meyer, 20 run these institutions In npposi-
ton 10 savings banks, but merely 10 es-
tablish them where they are needed 10
encourage thrift. The amount OF deposits
will be limited. Mr.. Meyer said that ne
would recommend resumption OF the vs.
sue OF postal orders limited 10 &.oo or so'
but payable TO bearer only.
Mr. Meyer said he had not yet worE~S
out the details OF the parcels post sys-
tenn. but that II would possibly be that
parcels would be limited TO eight or ten
pounds. The system. he was careful 70
state, was not to he construed as opposi-
ton TO the express companies. but was IN
tended only TO meet a public demand
The department. says the postmaster
general. also intends 10 experiment win
stamp vending machines similar to those
I'm use I'm Germany. These are 10 be put
I'm public places. such as hotels. and III Is
thought that II the purchase of stamps
is facilitated the postal revenues VIII De
increased. The machines Will be uied
first In Washington and this city
He intends TO advocate reduction IN
foreign postage. such a reduction AS the
present rate OF 5 cents TO cents 10 snch
countries as have direct steam commu-
nication including England. Germany,
Holland Italy and France. This redue-
tlon is expected to increase the revenues
and would not require enactment by con-
gress but could be accompanied by agree
ment with the countries In the Postal
Union.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-15
AsTQl CUP
RACES START
OFF NEWPORT

Newport, Aug. ia feet OF IL sloops
and four schoorers started today on tho
annual race for the Astor cups, an event
which has been a fixture In the New York
Yacht club annals for moro than quar-
ter OF century. A much larger class or
two-masters was expected, but only the
Queen, Ingomar. Elmina and Venona ap-
peared at the line. the first three being
on nearly equal terms and all giving the
venona more than an hour and 30 nfAas
utes.
or the sloops. eight were under 10 feet.
but this class included the Avenger. Au-
rora winsome, Nicola and Effort Tho
wind was light from the northeast and It
was decided TO send the yachts on the
first leg to West Island, the second to
Block Island and then back to the finish
at Brentons Reef hghtship.
Just after the start the wind shifted TO
the southeast and there was prospect
Of a series o freaches with no windward
work. conditions which were decidedly In
favor of the small boats.
The sloops were started at 11:20 and
crossed with the Nepsi leading. The
schooners left at 1880 with the Venona in
the lead
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-15
PARTY IN JEWEL THEFT
ARRESTED IN NEW YORK

William j. White. % years OF age. who
is wanted for receiving diamonds and
other Jewels valued at $l40o. stolen from
safe In John H. Hambly's office In the
Industrial Trust building on July was
arrested by the police OF Manuel. y. ".
Tuesday and IL held for the authorities
here Headquarters Inspector OMalley
went TO Manuel Tuesday night, and after
a talk with White left for New York city,
where he will try to recover some OF the
stolen diamonds.
Horace c. Warden, a clerk In Mr.. Ham,
bly's office who was arrested by the
inspectors and arraigned in the Sixth dis
trTct court Tuesday on charge of steal
Ing the gems. told the authorities that
White took the diamonds TO New York
and disposed of some OF them, although
he received as his share only about $52
White, the police say. disposed Of the
diamonds In Connecticut and New York
White belongs In this city and his
whereabouts was learned from his rela-
tives by a ruse well worked by the in
spectors who knew nothing OF where
he was or where he went after he left
this city White is held In Manuel un-
der bail OF $500 as a fugitive from Justice
from this city. and requisition papers are
being prepared TO bring him to this city
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-15
FINERAN DENIES
EMBEZZLING LUMBER

Thomas Fineran In the district court
this morning pleaded not guilty to emzez-
zling lumber valued at $50. and to sec
ond charge Of embezzling lumber valued
at $40 from James s. Kenyon and another
and furnished surety in $500 TO appear for
trial on Tuesday.
According to the police, Finersn has
been employed as q teamster for the Bur
rows & Kenyon company and has been
transporting the lumber from the wharf
10 the yard on Dean street. On Monday.
and again on Tuesday. they say. he took
a load OF lumber and sold IL In South
Providence, securing sl4 for one and Sl3
for the other. The wood was worth $50.
Inspector McGann and Johnson, sssited
by John g Galena OF the firm. went to
work on the case and traced the lumber
from the yard 10 F1neran's wagon and
after while found where he had sold
the goods His arrest followed. He has
seven children and a wife and the police
say this is his first offence.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-15
|. N. F. FIELD DAY
AT ROCKY POINT

The Irish National Foresters OF
Rhode Island today are observing their
annual field outing. after participating
In short street parade before going
to Rocky Point for an elaborate series
of games.
Hundreds fspectators watched the
procession as II passed through the
principal streets OF the city and with
their bright green colors predomina-
ting. the line made a good showing
over l25 men, representing societies
from all parts OF the state as well
as Massachusetts, organization, took
part In the parade. which was re-
viewed by the mayor.
shortly after o'clock, the hour at
which the line was scheduled TO move,
the marchers assembled early on the
Exchange place side OF the Butler Ex-
change building. and formed in regular
order. the right resting on Exchange
street Sergt. Muldoon. with Officers
r. j. Kane and w. NJ. Ross OF the
Central station, and Patrolman Car
mody OF the Seventh. served as police
escort, and benin dthem walked the
chief marshal OF the procession
Thomas w. Thornton, and j. H.
Mathews. the chief OF stafr
The line was preceded by the Imperial
Band OF Rock Point, which was followed
by two standard bearers the members OF
the committee In charge OF the exercises
or the day. and the societies In the follow
ing order: Star officers, Irish National
Foresters OF Worcester, Mass; Company
B, Irish Volunteers: Company c. Hiber-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-15

nian Rifles, Capt. Roe commanding;
Branch Parnell, No. 2o5: Branch John Dill
lon, No. 2l2: Branch John Boyle O'Rielly,
No. 2l3; Branch William O'Brten. No. 2l4:
Branch Daniel OConnel No. $50; Branch
Robert Emmett, No. $685. Branch Henry
Grattan, No. 463, and Branch William Orr,
Peter Morris acted as division mashals.
The men made a good appearance. at
tired In dark cloths and white gloves and
straw hats and carrying canes.
Upon arrival at the shore resort. where
Il was found many had already gathered,
having made the trip on the trolleys.
everybody entered into the spirit the
occasion. patronizing the attractions of
the grounds until after dinner when all
assembled on the baseball field for the
sports.
The principal event was the competitive
drill for a 500 set OF colors presented by
the O'Gorman company, for the best drill
ed OF the independent Irish military COM
panies OF New England. In addition
there were hundred yards dash. running
hop. step and jump. quarter-mile race.
running broad jump 100 yards boys race
and 100 yards girls race for members
only. Three prizes were awarded In AL
most every case.
The attractions also included a baseball
game a Gaelic football game and other
athletic sports.
The general committee in charge in
-cludad- william Mcmahon, chairman. .
James German, secretary; william Muir
ray, treasurer: Philip Kelly. Felix II.
Herman, John Aldsworth and p. J. Cor
man.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-15

Concord. n. H.. Aug. 15.-The hearing
90 determine the competency Of Mrs
Mary Baker c. Eddy was resumed today
before the masters commission for tho
superior court for that purpose. ID. e
Howe. counsel for the next friends,
opened the argument and withdrew the
term. general insanity" which he ap'
piled Wednesday to Mrs. Eddy's condi-
tion.
Judge Aldrich interrupted 10 say that
the case submitted TO them was one OF
competence 10 manage property and not
one OF insanity. Any question OF delu-
sions Is Irrelevant
Taking up Mr.. Streeter's objections 10
the introduction OF the Buswell deposl-
tion. Mr.. Howe said that Mrs. Eddy is
governed by insane delusions which have
taken possession OF her and have inhu-
enced her since 1866 in her relations TO her
children and otherwise. christian Sci
ence is not a religion" said Mr. Hove.
who has the right 10 say that" asked
Judge Aldrlch They have churches and
hold religious services. with many at
tendants"
A long discussion followed between
ttdht hT. ftONe Ms 10 NnfIn-
er the master had any right 10 class
Christian Science teachings as insane de-
lusions. I'VE must decide. first" said
Judge Aidrich. whether Christian Sci
ence In and or itself shows disturbed
mental condition"
Judge Aldrich quoted from the Consti-
tuition OF the United States the 'inalien-
able right OF every citizen to his own re-
hgious belief
Christian Science Is a system OF medi-
cine. not a religion" declared Mr. Howe
Insofar as Christian Science is specu-
iation II cannot be called delusion. but
when II is based upon supposed facts
which can be proved not to be facts. then
II is delusion. 1t is our purpose to show
condition upon Mrs. Eddy's part which
distorts her every action
Judge Aldrich asked how this matter OF
0lusion was to be connected with busi-
cess competency. "Only I'm that respect
could II be admitted TO this hearing" he
said
Mr.. Howe continued his argument to
diffenentiate between beliefs which are
speculative entirely and which therefore
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-15
MEDICINE SYSTEM,
NOT A RELIGION
Judge Howe of Counsel for Next Friends so Terms
Christian Scien,e i'm Hearing to Determine Com
potency OF Mrs. Eddy

cannot he proved or dlsproved and those
which are susceptible OF proof
After some further exchange Of ques-
| tions and answers between Judge Aldrlch
end Mr. Howe. the latter went back 10
the beginning OF his argument and stated
the necessity and desirability OF going
back 10 the very start OF the delusions.
which possessed Mrs Eddy.
"The witness whose deposition we OBJ
jected to-" he said ''testines 10 delusions
which possessed Mrs. Eddy during the
years when he knew her As a step I'm tho
proof that these delusions affect Mrs. Ed
dy's feelings towards her relatives. II W
affected her feelings toward her most In
innate friends and first supporters, like
Richard Kennedy. Daniel ~ Spanord, Ed
ward !. Ahrens. Clara Choate and Arthur
Buswell"
Can you connect these isolated cases
OF prejudice with her feelings toward
George w Glover?" asked Judge Aldrich.
"I think we can" said Mr. Howe He
quoted a letter from Mrs Eddy. written
in 1890. affirming her belief that her son
would endeavor- to brek her will after her
death and asking for the best advice as
10 conveying her copyrights so that would
be beyond his reach.
Finally Judge Aldrich said: 'If Mrs
Eddy has a particular belief as 10 some
rpiA OI ipfft OPERATING uppn cOH
prejudice him against her. IT Is competent
10 discuss that belief"
Then counsels for the next friends
waived this particular question In the
Buswell deposition 10 which the other side
objected. aud went on to another question
I'm which Mr.. Buswell was asked 10 state
Mrs. Eddy's ideas as taught him in re-
spect 10 malicious animal magnetism.
To this Mr. Streeter objected. saying
that the masters by the terms OF their
commission had no power 20 inquire into
Mrs. Eddy's relations with her son. but
merely into the question OF her business
competency on March I.
This present proceedings" he said, ''is
an attempt 10 break her will In advance. o"
Upon the particular point at issue Mr.
Streeter said that the views In regard 10
malicious animal magnetism entertained
by Mrs. Eddy I'm 1879 into which the Bus
well deposltlons relates. were not the
views she held and taught now. and II was
unjust to her to have them so paraded in
public.
At o'clock recess was taken until
2:30. the question OF Mr.. Streeter's latest
exception being still undecided.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-15
FOUND FAULT WITH
MORTGAGE SALE

Theodore s. Wright In a bill In equity
filed in the superior court hnds fauit with
the way a certain mortgage sale was con-
Quoted at Saylesvile He makes Richard
Keene the assignee of a certain mortgage
Dean Nickerson the purchaser at the sale
and Helen Wright Nickerson. Mr.. Dicker-
sons wife. defendants TO the bill
The complainant is the owner OF an un-
divided fourth part OF a large tract or
land Mt Saylesville and some time ago ne
gave a mortgage on IL for $3.50. Ihls
mortgage later came into the hands OF
Mr. Keene who advertised sale or MI
Wright's interest on the tract or land'
which originally was part or the Steph-
en- Wright estate.
According to statements made In the Oil
OF complaint. Mr. Wrights attorneys went
IN 10 Saylesville and on the tract OF land.
entering by the front OF the tract where
the electric cars go bay and near which
are several houses. The attorneys WEI
up there. Il is claimed. TO redeem the
mortgage and pay all expenses They
were surprised to find no re
nag up and the complainant says
he found no evidence OF al
auction AT the time set for the sale Later
the attorneys. II is averred. who hal
walked over n considerable portion or TIE
tract I'm vain efforts to find the auction -
saw that Individual the holder OF the
mortgage and Nickerson about to take
car after emerging from the woods. There
was some talk and II was found Nicker.
son had bought wright's interest In tho
land for $3.50.
As soon as possible thereafter the bill
was filed asking that the mortgage dec
be delivered up to he. cancelled and Mt.
Wright he given leave TO redeem. re
strainIng order was obtained from the
court. which prevents Nickerson from
making any conveyance OF the land.
James r. Murphy Is attorney for Mr..
Wright
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-15
MARTOCEss|AN
MAY YET FACE
NEW CHARGE

New York, Aug. 15--Levont Mar
togessian, deposed Armenian priest,
formerly OF Providence. who was ar
rested after the murder OF III. s. Tav-
shanjian, and is now In the Tombs
under $4,000 bail, Oh indictments for
robbery and blackmail In connection
with the Hunchakist society. may soon
be accused OF a graver offence. This
was predicted by District Attorney Je-
rome when he asked that Mar
togessian's bail should be made SO
heavy that he could not find a bonds
man.
Acting District Attorney Mott had a
long conference yesterday with two
Armenians whose Identity he would
not disclose. saying that ~ their names
became known the terrorists might
frighten them into silence. II Is known
these men gave information which, II
IL Is susceptible OF corroboration, will
prove that Martogessian knew more
about the decision -tn-xlay- -rapsAaff-
Jan than has been suspected II Is
declared he was aware also OF the
sending OF Hunchakists TO Boston 70
murder two Armenians who had dis
pleased the terrorists.
When these two witnesses complete
their story detectives will be sent tc
Boston TO find corroboration there
With this done and the Tavshanjiar
ends adjusted. further charges will be
made against the unfrocked priest.
Meanwhile, Inspector McCaferty's
detectives are searching for Arzooian
agent OF the foreign Hunchakists. who
Is said TO have been the head OF tn,
conspirators on this side OF the ocean
He was last reported seen in Provi
dence. When the police nnd him h,
Will he arrested and an attempt will
be made 20 force him to tell what h,
knows about the blackmailing anC
killing plots.
Mr. Mott has learned that Aran
TashJinn. an Armenian, recently con
victing OF numbering his brother and
now In state prison for life. was
member OF Martogessian's branch oi
the Hunchakists. Mr.. Mott received
from police headquarters yesterday tn,
poisoned daggers. bombs and drugs
found In an uptown headquarters oi
the Hunchakists
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-15
SHIPS RACED
FOR $500 OVER
TWO OCEANS

Philadelphia. Pa. Aug. ia race across
two oceans from Honolulu to the Della
ware Breakwater. distance Of 1870
miles. between two four-masted ships, for
a wager o. o500. ended at haif-psst seven
o'clock yesterday morning In a dead heat,
when both vessels arrived together
The ships engaged In the long race were
the Edward Sewall Capt. Quick and the
Astrsll. Capt. Dunham, both American
vessels. with 4 big cargo OF sugar.
To make the race interesting each cap
tain agreed to divide $500 with his
crew providing his ship won. The men
knew this before the ships left Honolulu
and the way In which they manned the
ships In the long cruise accounts for both
arriving az the same time.
The race and wager was arranged I'm
Honolulu on April IL. the day before the
ships set sail for Philadelphia Captains
Quick and Durham were together when
the question as 10 which ship would arrive
at the breakwater arose An argument
followed during which both contended tha I
hts vessrf WIS me sw1fter and would ar
rive long before the other.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-15
SHOT HIS WIFE,
DAUGHTER THEN
SHOT FATHER

New York. Aug. ia family shooting
ARRAY in which George Wasser and his
wife were probably fatally shot. caused
much excitement in Harlem today. Was
ser. who had been separated from his
wife for several years. returned home and
upbraided his wife for having him ar
rested because he annoyed her. Wasser
drew a revolver and fired several shots
at his wife. Adeline Langlotz, married
daughter. secured a revolver and opened
fire on her father as he fed from room TO
room. Wasser turned several times and
fired at his daughter.
The police found Mrs. wasser and the
father lying on the floor wounded. Mrs.
Langlotz said she believed she had done
right In trying to kill her father.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-15
LONGWORTH LAUGHED
AS WIFE FELL IN CLAY PIT

Speariesh. South Dakota. Aug lb.-
When Mrs Alice Roosevelt Longworth
and Congressman Longworth were I'm yell
lowstone park with Vice President Fair
banks and Senator n. r. Tilman. the
presidents daughter met with an acct
dent. according TO ID. G. Booth. supern-
tendent'of the United States hsh hatchery
at spearfish. who has just returned from
there.
The party was looking al one OF the
large clay pits. when Mrs. Longworth
slipped and fell headforemost into the pit.
II was filled with soft. oozy red clay, and
Mrs. Longworth was a sight 10 behold.
Instead OF displaying his customary gal
lantry. Congressman Tsongworth stood by
and enjoyed most provoking laugh. ac-
cordlng 10 Booth.
As consequence Mrs. Jongworth was
conducted to the hotel by other members
OF the party. and II is declared that for
the rest OF the afternoon her husband pre-
ferred admiring the scenery TO facing his
wife's pique.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-15
ONE Of WIVES
SAID TO LIVE
At NEWPORT

John Malone. a coachman for William
McConwsy, we'll to do Pittsburger who
has summer home at F1tchfield, Conn.,.
was arrested yesterday at Litchfield by
Lieut. Conroy OF the New York Central
office on a charge OF bigamy. He was ar
raigned before Magistrate Droege in the
sWest Side court, who held him In $1,000
for a hearing tomorrow when the police
hope to have two women in court to tes-
tify against him.
The warrant for the arrest OF Malone
was sworn out some days ago by Mary
Taylor OF 32l West 9th street, who said
that she was married to Malone In New
York last April After she had been mar
ried a short while she learned that Ma
lone had a wife, Sarah. who was living at
10 Grafton street, Newport.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-15
JUST AS FREE AS IF
SHE HAD NOT SHOT HIM

New York. Aug. iS.--Maric Belasi. the
Hungarian girl who shot Harry Stern Of
g. East ii7th street and then shot herself
because he had deceived her by n bogus
marriage. was released yesterday In gen
erai sessions on suspended sentence.
Judge Whitman turned her over 10 the
district attorney. as Assistant District At
toraey Marshall sail she would be needed
as a witness against Stern. wno r. 20 he
tried for having wronged her She says
he took her 10 a house In Madison nvenue
and there she thought she went through
. marriage ceremony She lived with
Stern several weeks and then he discarded
her. saying that friend posing AZ Q
Clergyman had married them
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-15
sYLvEsTRE TO
Be SURRENDERED
BY CANADIANS

Michele Sylvestre will be surren-
dered by the Canadian authorities to-
morrow. and will be brought here at
once to stand trial upon the charge
OF having murdered his brother. In
the fall Of 1904.
Today Chief Inspector Constant 8.
Horton received a dispatch from Slas
III Carpenter. chi efof detectives OF
Montreal, In which II was said that a
warrant had been received from OF
tawa for the surrender Of Sylvestre,
and requesting that the man be sent
Tor. Deputy Inspector Nickerson, who
Is now on vacation, was communicated
with later In the day and will start
for Montreal in the morning to bring
Sylvestre back for trial.
The crime occurred Sept. IL, 1904.
when the Sylvestre brothers were
working here as carpenters and had a
quarrel. during which. II Is alleged,
Michele stabbed his brother In the
chest with a chisel. infiictlng wounds
which soon caused death. Michele fed
from the state and was successful in
eluding the police until about a month
ago. when they got track OF him In
Canada and later followed the lead
TO Montreal.
The man was apprehended, and. de-
nying his identity. was held until De-
tective Nickerson could so north and
make sure that the right person had
been arrested. The identification was
instant and complete. and. while Syl-
vestre was not unwilling to return TO
the States, there is n provision of the
law in Canada which requires that at
least Is days shall intervene before an
accused person may be extradited.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-15
HE SEEKS $4,000
FOR PERSONAL INJURIES

John Kole of Central Falls today
entered suit against the Howard a
Bullough Machine Co Uimited). in the
superior court TO recover $4,000 for per-
sonal injuries. Mr.. Kole worked for
the defendant corporation. and on
April %. 1907. while he was passing
through one fthe rooms OF the fac
tory an iron frame fell upon him. and
broke his leg and otherwise injured
trim Negligence on the part OF The
defendant IL claimed. In its not hav-
ing a proper fastening or permanent
support on the heavy iron frame to
prevent ifs falling on plaintiff.
John J. Nee is attorney for the plain
tin.