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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-26
PARLIAMENT FAILS TO
BACK UP EDWARD VII

London, Aug. 8.--Of the many meas
ures promised In the kings speech at the
opening OF the present session OF parlia-
ment. which will be prorogusd next We'd
nesday. but few have reached the ststuts
books. Like the education bill and the
plural voting bill. the most prominent
measures OF tho last ssssion, which were
thrown out by the house OF lords, tha Irish
council bill. slated 10 bs tho most import.
ant piece OF legislation at this session
met with early defeat, but I'm a different
way.
The education and plural voting bills
gave the Liberals an opening for a cam
pafgn against the house OF lords which,
as indicated In the speeches OF Herbert H.
Asquith. former home secretary; Richard
b. Haldane. secretary OF state for war
Chief Secretary for Ireland Birrell and
Winston Churchill at various meetings
throughout the country Saturday night,
is TO be carried on vigorously during the
recess.
A licensing bill. the object OF which was
to have been 10 diminish the evils of
drink--another question on which the two
houses promised to clash and which the
kings speech intimated would come up
during the session-was put of on account
OF the pressure OF work, but the govern
ment found In the Scotch small land hold
ings bill, which Lord Roseberry reappear-
ed to attack, substitute which the house
or commons passed by large majority,
but which was withdrawn by the govern
ment on account Of the antasonistio 1t
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-26

titude the peers adopted toward Il and
the antagonism that was shown In Scot
land and throughout tho Kingdom by the
Labor party. The action OF the house of
lords becomes a weapon for attack I'm the
campaign for the reform OF the upper
chamber.
The Irish universities bill. which also
was catalogued I'm the kings speech. was
not introduced. But there have been com
pensations for this. one OF the pecuiiar1ties
OF the session being that as the ministers
dropped one bill they took up two I'm its
place Among the bills which thus came
up was the Irish evicted tenants bill,
which the house OF lords amended so radl-
caily that there is little likelihood OF the
house OF commons finally accepting II IN
its altered condition.
Much useful legislation has become In W.
among the most notable changes in the
statutes being brought about by the de-
ceased wffe's sisters bill. which was intro
duced at the behest OF the Mont Conform
lists and accepted by both houses In oppo-
siton to the wishes OF the bishops and
their followers
One OF the most notable measures OF
the session and one OF great interest 10
American meat packers, is the Burns food
bill. which both houses passed unani-
mously
In addition. bills have been passed Gre
ating court of criminal appeal, a rather
radical reform In the criminal laws OF
England: amending the merchant shipping
act: changing the patent act; thoroughly
reforming the army system, and enacting
system OF small holdings In England.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-26

Meetings tonight
Carpenters local ss, Labor Temple.
Barbers. local "a. Labor Temple
Electrical Workers. l62 Weybosset
street.
Chief marshal and star. Labor Temple.
ARE CHAUFFEURs TEAadsrERsa
There In considerable discussion
around the Labor Temple over the en-
rolling OF chauffeur an TO whether they
cfinists' union. Unfortunately for both
parties. Webster has no definition of the
word, and evidently did not believe in
Mother shiptons prediction. that Car
Quently the dtspute threatens to wax
warm, as efforts are being made by both
organizations TO enroll the guiders OF the
silent steeos and steeds are generally
horses. SO the teamsters claim one point
scored.
BAKERS MEET.
Local $50 Of the Bakers union met on
Saturday evening. The attendance was
small and only business OF a routine ma
ture was discussed.
THE STAFF MEET
The chief marshal and his stan for Ia
Dor Day met Saturday evening in room
TO-, and a committee was appointed to
procure a uniform for that day. AS only
union made goods can be worn, II will
mean a good order for the firm dealing
In these goods. The route OF march was
public until next Saturday. A wise pre-
caution.
is THE UNFAIR LIST LAWFUL?
At the present time all union men who
think about what effect the unfair list
has upon those who are placed thereon,
are watching with interest the suit
brought by President Van C1eave OF the
National Association Of Manufacturers
on behalf OF the stove company OF which
he is the head. against President Comp
ers and other chieftains Of the American
Federation of Labor.
President Van Cleave Is the man who
has persistently fought organized labor
for years and recently suggested that
the Manufacturers association raise
and expend a million and half of
dollars in the fight against organized
labor. Recently the men in the stove
works In st. Louis, OF which he is
the head having become well organ
lied, made a demand for an increase
In pay, giving as a reason. that all the
necessaries of life had been advanced
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-26

without q corresponding increase In the
pay OF the working man. Their de-
mands were refused and the men went
on strike.
President Van Cleave, as has been
the custom and the policy OF his asso-
citation. tried to I'LL the places OF tho
union mon with non union men. Tht,
was right fro mtheir standpoint. and
oy employing non-union men to make
an article for sale to the public. The
union men to protect themselves placed
these stoves upon the unfair list, which
was right from their standpoint. For
why should not union men let other
union men know tha Z these stoves
were made by men unfair 10 union
labor. consequently, 10 patronize them
waste help defeat their own cause.
IL IL Is right for President Van Cleave
10 raise million and a half OF dollars
10 night unon labor. in some cases.
rather than give employment to union
men, hire incompetent non-union men
ana pay them more than the schedule
presented by the union. simply to fight
the union, II certainly must be right
Tor the union man, who has not the
capital to night his battles to retaliate
In the only way left him, and that Is
not to buy the goods manufactured bv
any firm which is not fair to union
labor. Can anyone suggest any other
u
to fight for his bread and butter?
Every working man knows that the
only way TO secure fair wages is by
organization. They all know that en-
ployers In their haste to get rich will
not give fraction OF a cent more I'm
wages than they are compelled to. The
workingmen look askance at the
transactions OF group of men, whe
by the manipulation of few figures
are able to acquire millions OF dollars
They cannot help but ask themselves
why these men. who toll not. neither
do they spin, possess so much money.
while they. by the sweat OF their brow
and the toll OF their brawny arms. are
hardly able TO cover their nakedness
or obtain only the coarsest of food.
Now that the manufacturers in this
instance Is beginning TO feel that the
workingman has a weapon OF defence.
they are about TO invoke tLo aid OF
the law to endeavor to deprive the
workingman even of this right
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-26
WILL CELEBRATE
OLD HOME DAY

Glocester will hold the second Old Home
day in its history on Wednesday next.
The celebration will be held at the Che
pachet Free Baptist church.
regular shore dinner will he served at
1 o'clock. Jenckes Mowry and wife OF
Pascoag will cater.
His Excelency. Gov. James H. Higgins.
Col. Daniel II. Ballou and Prof. William
A. Mowry will speak. The last mentioned
gentleman will speak upon The Early
History OF Rhode Island"
The following contests will be held at
IL 30 o'clock: Sack race, open to all; pota-
to race. open TO ALL wheelbarrow race,
women and girls; running race, fat men
and boys; running race. open TO all: threo-
legged race open 10 ALL tug OF war mar
ried VS.. single men. Rev Henry Parsons
will have charge OF the games Suitable
prizes will be awarded.
Music will be furnished by Hopkins
band j. Curtis Hopkins. leader
The exercises are TO be held rain or
shine A four-horse barge will leave
Fountain square. Pascoag. at 1870. re-
turning at the close OF the exercises. Con-
veyance will meet all trains from Provi-
dence at Oakland connecting with the
4:40 train for return.
The committee for Old Home day are as
follows: Chairman. Rev Henry Parsons
recording secretary. Mrs. William w.
Hopkins; corresponding secretary. Sayles
b. Steere, treasurer, Mrs. William w.
Hopkins: food committee. Thomas w.
Steere. chairman: Mrs. John =. Steere.
Mrs Benjamin steere; table committee.
Mrs. Thomas w. Steere. chairman. Mira
william Hopkins and Mrs William
Sweet: entertainment committee, Rev.
Henry Parsons. chairman. Sayles b.
steere. J. Curtis Hopkins and William w.
Hopkins historical committee, Jesse B.
Mowry chairman, Mrs. John +. steere
and Mrs Saylcs n. steere: outside re-
freshments committee. William w. Hop
klns chairman. Mrs. David webster:
members OF general committee. Mrs
Enocn NJ. Stcere: press committee, Miss
Martha r. Fitch
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-26
COL. ]. w. MEAGHER
FOUND DEAD IN STREET

Stamford. Conn. Aug, 26.-Col James
w. Meagher OF New York dropped dead
in South street here Saturday night about
1890 while on the way to the New Haven
railroad station to take train to New
York. He lay In the street until mid
night when two men going home from
call on friends, stumbled across his body
There were no indications OF violence. and
Col Meagher's money. papers and jewelry
were found intact The medical exam
liner said death was due 20 heart failure.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-26
DORNEY'S CLUB
AT EMERY PARK

The Ninth Ward "Democratic cIub :"
OF which Thomas j Dorney In president.
held It's summer outing yesterday at EN-
Dorney said when questioned:
The club is not out for politics to-
day, but for good time" He insiste ed
that he and the club were ION the fence -
The special cars on which the trip was
rTtdr bore strearrrs tndtCHrfnE the ften-
tity OF the club, and the reminder. 1--WE
Will be back In time for the caucus"
Gov. Higgins sent the following letter
OF regret:
"Mr. Andrew f. McGowan-Have just
received kind and courteous invitation 10
attend the outing OF the Ninth Ward
Democratic club next Sunday. and de-
sire To express my cordial appreciation
OF the same. regret extremely that /
am so engaged for sunday that N will be
impossible for me TO attend either your
outing or that of the Tilden club on the
Same day for which l have also received
"A very kind invitation.
Sincerely trusting that the outing will
be thoroughly successful. and with re-
newed thanks TO yourself and 10 the
members OF the club for their courtesy
I'm this matter, am. very sincerely
yours"
The club members and their friends ar
rived early at the grounds. and began
the st.sr, rrosrsm ,, Of the day, The spor,ins
by Harry Cutter. Broad jump--won by
Charles Bradley. One hundred yard
dash-Won by w. II. Gates Fffty-yard
dash--Won by A. Gates Quot contest
Won by T. r. Mcdonald and George
Higgins. against John Smith and John
Maloney. The ball game was between
teams representing the Third and Fourth
districts OF the Ninth ward. and the
game. resulted Z 10 for the Fourth dis
trict team. The players were:
Third district team--Andrew McGow-
an. c. Mack. J. Donovan. George Flem-
ing. ]. j. Trainor George Lindsey j.
McKenna. J. Trask. and William Dewd-
ney.
Fourth district team3Joeeph DcIehan-
~. Charles Bradley. Martin Failon, r..
Reed. Samuel Grfeves. c. r. Holland. T..
Smith. John Trask. and Henry keenan,
Francis A. Mcguire wac umpire and Dor
hoy and Thomas II. Young scorers
The outing. according 20 Mr. Dorney,
WAS a general reunion. To bring the men
Of his following together for the begin
Ming OF the fall campaign. 1t was in
charge OF the following committee: John
r Tranor. Martin Fewitt, James Nc
kenzie. Louis Allison. John J. Coughlin
lanes r. O'Brieu. Charles r Tourtrffpt,-
Ianer IL Masterson. Joseph N. For
,yth. NJ. r. McElroy. Charles Moaning.
Iohn J. Collins. Michael ]. oats Edward
J. Mcguire. Edward r. Nichols. NJ j.
Cutting. Frank J. Caroline, Peter j. Wes-
ey. George Lindsey. Joseph Trainor.
Richard Kendrick. Louis Girardi. Joseph
=. Trainor Thomas ". Young. John Ia
Acco. George Fleming. Edward r. Der
nody.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-26
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS

MRS. wINsI.owS SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over so years by
millions OF mothers for their children
while teethlng. with perfect success
~ soothes the child. softens the gums.
allays all pair. cures wind collie. and
IL the best remedy for Diarrhoea. II
will relieve the poor little sufferer inn
mediately. Sold by Druggists in every
part OF the world Twenty-Five cents
bottle Re sure and ask for Mrs
Winslow's Soothing syrup" and take
no other kind.
Guaranteed under the food and drugs
act, Juno 30. 1906. Serial number 1905
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-26

An OUTFIT consisting OF n horse and
buggy. driven by John Croteau OF
Fall River. was struck by Con.
soiidated electric train last night about
$40 at a street crossing in Barring
ton. Croteau either did not notice the
bars were down or else was doing
for the horse crashed through the
gates. breaking them. and was Just
on the tracks when the train struck
the carriage, throwing Croteau out
The injured man was placed aboard
the train and hurried TO the Rhode
Island hospital IN this city. where hit
injuries were dressed. His condition
the doctors say. is not serious.
The train was in charge OF r.
Coulter. conductor. and A. L. Dan.
cereau. motorman.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-26

State leave Boston alternately every Mon
day, Wednesday and Friday at a. m.
for Portland. PASSPORT, Lubec and st.
John. delightful days outing on old
ocean is afforded by these trips For In
stance. one may take the steamer for
Portland and arriving there In the after
noon has ample time for a soJourn about
the city before returning on the night boat
for Boston. Portland division. which
leaves Franklin wharf Portland, every
evening. week days. at 7 p. m. and Sun
days ct s p. m.
AS a special inducement for tourists 10
Maine and the Maritime Provinces, the
Eastern Steamship company announces
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-26
PLYMOUTH WENT
TO NEW LONDON

The remodeled and rebuilt steamer
Plymouth OF the Providence line made her
fnai trip OF the season to New London,
yesterday. Despite the threatening wealth
er, large number OF excursionists avail
ed themselves of the last opportunity Of
seeing New London this season and the
boat was crowded to the limit
The steamer headed down Narragansett
bay, around Point Judith 10 New London.
where stop OF one hour was made TO
allow little sightseeing. The regular
orchestra furnished the music for the trip
and refreshments were Served aboard.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-26

several popular excursions. going into ef-
feet today and continuing up to and III
cluding Sept. 2S, when the ticket sale Will
stop, the return limit. however. holds good
for 30 days from the date OF the issue.
These are ideal ocean trips and with the
horizontal reduction in the rates an op-
portunity is afforded to enjoy them at a
ridiculously low cost. The round trip
fares are as follows: Boston TO Eastport
and Lubec, &75: Boston TO st. John, N
B.. &c. Boston 10 st. Andrews and Calais.
s6.25. One selecting ct. John as his desti-
nation has the option OF taking either the
direct route on the steamship Yale or the
coastwise steamers.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-26

This. the height OF the vacation season.
finds a steady increase In passenger traf-
fic on nh arms OF the EASTERN Steamship
company's service. particularly on the In
direct route. Boston TO st. John. provided
on the International division with the
magnificent turbine steamship Yale per-
forming the service. appears more popu-
lar than ever. Two sailings from Union
wharf. Boston, are made by the Yale
weekly. every Monday and Thursday, at
~ o'clock noon. on the same division
the steamships Calvin Austin and Bay
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-26
AUTO MISGUIDED
WAS BADLY SMASHED

While attempting TO guide hs automo-
bile between an electric car and the side
walk where there was not sufficient
room, Henry Heberch of Taunton. Mass..
had his machine struck by the car yes
terday afternoon at 4:3O o'clock at the
corner OF East and Tockwotton streets,
end badly smashed. The driver was not
Injured
Inc front Wheel ana the forward axle
were broken. while nearly All OF tho
lamps and the other small outside ap-
purtenances were bent
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-26
Farewell Dinner

Mr Albert Jerskey. we'll known young
man. was rendered little dinner Satur-
day by several friends. at n downtown
restaurant.
Nr. Jerskey leaves Providence too en-
gage In the rubber business nj Pittsburg.
Pa. and his many friends hope that he
may soon become n member OF the MIL
ionaires' club"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-26
ALDERMAN DUNN
OUT AGAINST MAYOR

John G. Dunn. aide rrnan from the Third
ward, opened his campaign yesterday af-
ternoon at gathering of about 100 OF his
friends on Wilbur hill. North Providence.
by announcing his Intention OF working
against the denomination OF Mayor Nc
Carthy in the city convention. II realize
that p. ]. Mccarthy will defeat me II he
can" said the alderman, ''and I throw
down the gauntlet ! welcome any honor
able battle"
incidentally the alderman was doomed
for mayor himself. and he took no step to
discourage his admirers. The gathering
was under the auspices OF the Wage
Farmers Independent Social and Political
club of Wanskuck"
The other speakers were James A. Will
liams. who advised the denomination and
reelection Of Mayor Mccarthy: Stephen
j. Casey, Councilman Miles A. McNamee
and Alderman owen McMann. both OF the
Tenth ward.
There was a chowder at IL O'Clock, a
complete clambake at L. concert by a
band. lasting through the day. vaude-
Vile performance. field sports for prizes.
refreshments constantly on tap and the
post-prandial exercises
IN the shoe race the first prize was
given to William Fennessy and the sec
ond TO Henry Titus. nine taking part
Seven entered the potato race, which Jo-
seph Mcguire won. The 1O0-yard race.
with II entered. was won by Anthony
Gilfoile. Technical high school boy:
Timothy Cronin, representative OF the
PAYERS and Founders union. was second
and Edward Falls was third The mar
ried men. captained by Edward Hearn,
defeated the single men. captained by
Terrence Mulvey. at baseball by a score
OF s 10 e. and the same team won a tug
OF war. Sydney Long was chairman on
sports. James w. Brady. referee, starter
and baseball umpire and Peter CusiclS
Judge of sports.
A stage was erected at one end OF n tent
and there a vaudeville show was given.
Fred Mack presenting a number OF per-
formers. including Bailey brothers in mu-
sical and talking act Wilson brothers,
character sketch and dance: Jack Rey-
noids. Jewish and Irish comedy
sketches: Homer and Brown, instrument
alists: James Nightingale. singer: George
Place Hearn. humorist; John jennings In
Irish talking act: Albert Kerwin. IN
songs: Hugh Don, dancer, and Michael
McDermott, who gave a speech on IRE
land.
WILLIAMS SPEAKS OUT.
Councilman Thomas j. Flynn was mas
ter OF ceremonies and introduced James
he said:
The Democratic party IN this state is
the majority party, and II should. by
right. be In absolute control OF the gov
eminent OF this state. Unfortunately.
there IL not that harmony In tho party
which ought TO exist. caused more by
petty jealousies and personal ambitions
than by lack Of loyalty on the part Of
the masses There has been too much
strife. denunciation and vItuperatlon. and
too little conciiiation.
The Republican party I'm this state
n an organization for spoiis. distrust-
Ing the masses. and rotating its favored
few In the offices OF public trust I
fear that the Democratic party is fol-
lowing too much the example OF the
Republican party Already clubs and
organizations are centring around In
6vidusls who desire nomination for
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-26
LITTLE GIRL BURNED
KINDLING A PAPER FIRE

Mary. the 4-year-old daughter OF John
O'Conncn. was burned while lighting a
small nre OF papers In the back yard OF
her home nj 12a Livingston street. yes
tcrday afternoon.
Dr. Joseph y Hawkins Of rs North
Main street dressed the burns. The
child was not taken TO a hospital her
injuries not being thought sufficiently
dangerous.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-26

for the big picnic at Oakland Beach
Grove. Labor Day. Sept. 2d will HI,
let on a percentage basis " applied foi
before Wednesday night. Aug. 2sth
also the Ice cream privilege. Appiy
TO Information Bureau, opposite Depot
Oakland Beach.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-26
IN THE FIELD
>OFLABOR

addressed
dhorN News -Denser " - ---'e'"e-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-26

Here Mr.. Williams spoke eloauentIy
for the denomination OF Mayor Nc
Carthy, as reported elsewhere In these
columns. Continuing he said:
1T IL also our plain duty 10 re-elec'
the present assembly delegation from
this city. SO far as local ward issues
are concerned, ! have no opinion or
wish 10 express. except TO say that
the best men ought TO win. and as 20
who are the best men the local people
ire the heat iud yes I"
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-03-14
INDIA RUBBER.
Process of Tapping the Trees and
Preparing the Sap.

India rubber, or caoutchouc, Is dry,
coagulated, milky Juice, the sap OF
trees and shrubs indigenous to the
most unhealthy and inaccessible re-
gions in the equatorial countries Of
South America, In certain areas or
west Africa and the Uganda protec-
torate. The mortality among the ma.
tves In the quest for rubber Is enor.
nous. The natives are equDped for
their hunts by the brokers and venture
to the haunts Of the caoutchouc trees
In boats and by marches through miles
of thick forests. But the climate car
ries off the rubber hunters like flies,
and the percentage Of those who re-
turn from the expedition is very low.
Many properties Of vegetable emul-
sion are possessed by the sap, which
contains the caoutchouc in the form Of
myriads Of minute globules. The proc
ess of tapping the trees for the sap is
closely akin to the method of extract
ing sirup from the maple trees in
North America. The sap IS collected
in large watts. The juice is then sub
A fire Of palm nuts is made, and pole
Is inserted in the vat containing tho
viscid fluid. When withdrawn from
the vessel the end Of the pole is be-
smeared with the sticky substance.
The rubber Is then held In the smoke
issuing from the palm nut fire until
the sap coagulates. The treatment In
the peculiar smoke effects the curing
Of the rubber,
When the operation is completed the
pole with its charge Is once more I'M
mersed in the vat Of raw caoutchouc
and the smoke and heat process re-
peated and so on several times until
there is II large knob or accumulation
Of rubber upon the end Of the pole con-
stituted OF hundreds Of thin layers Of
rubber. The end Of the pole is then
cut out Of the rubber, and the spherical
mass is duly examined by the broker
and labeled according to its quality.