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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-12
BUSSE SIGNS
PHONE ORDINANCE

Chicago, Nov. 12--Mayor Busse has
signed the ordinance recently passed bv
the city council granting the Chicago
Telephone company an extension OF its
franchise until Jan. s. 1929
The ordinance requires the telephone
company To pay to the city per cent.
OF the gross receipts and to allow dis
count OF 25 per cent from current rates
on telephones for municipal uses. Rates
TO subscribers are materially reduced.
The city reserves the right to termi
nate the grant and TO purchase the lines
on IL months notice in 1919 or I'm 1921
and 10 readjust rates at the end OF 20
months and of each succeeding period
OF five years thereafter. IL took two
years TO frame and pass the ordnance.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-12
MRS. PEPPER VANDERBILT
GIVES UP PROPERTY

New York, Nov. 12.-when the grand
jury sworn in IN BROOKLYN taxes up
the charge of larceny against Mrs.
May Pepper-Vanderbilt il will find that
the property which she was alleged TO
have procured in an unlawful manner
from Edward Ward Vanderbilt has all
been reconveyed by Mrs. Pepper-Van-
derbilt to her husband and the deeds
delgered.
After a long and hard fought exami-
nation the court some months ago de-
clared Mr. Vanderbilt incompetent TO
manage his own affairs and appointed
a guardian for both his Iscrson and ms
property.
Mr.. Vanderbilts daughter at once
caused Mrs. Pepper-Vanderbilt TO be
arrested on the larceny charge; alieg-
ing that she had induced Mr.. Vander-
biit while he was incompetent 10 con-
vey TO her large portion OF his pro-
perty The case is TO come before tho
present grand jury.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-12

Mr.. Watrous. Republican candidate for
lieutenant governor, made u net gain of
"A, the totals for the districts counted be-
ing: Watrous 2470. as compared with 2464
by the wardens count. and Sisson 2202,
against 2202 returned by the wardens
Tabs on the count were kept by Execu-
tive Secretary Broderick in the interest OF
Governor Higgins. Judge +. E. Fitzsim-
mons. Peter G. Cannon, Col. Charles T..
Mulhearn, Joseph Coen. Charles Il. Burns,
Bernard J. McElroy and James s. Nc
Cabe in behalf of the Democrats and VIII
liam c. Bliss and Senator Walter r. Sti-
ness, for the Republicans.
The official vote Of Cumberland gives
watrous 545 Slsson S12. gain for Watrous
OF eight over the warden's count.
The official count for members OF the
general assembly gave the following plu-
ralities
CUMBERLAND.
senator-McKenna, D., by 2S2; first rep
resentstive-Shea. D.. by 225; second rep
resentative-Barry, D., by 25s.
EAST PROVIDENCE.
Senator-Martin. r.. by 100; first repre-
sentative-Bliss. r.. by 30; second repre-
entative-Hazard, D.. by So
EXETER.
Senator-Dutemple. r., by 1S; represen'
tative-Money, k. by 4.
EAST GREENWICH.
Senator-Arnold, D., by 60; representa-
tive-Hill, D.. by 60.
FOSTER.
Senator Cole. r., by 15s, representative
A. Hopkins, r.. by i59
GDOCESTER.
Senator-Potter. r., by 81; representa-
tive-Davis. r.. by %.
The board resumed the count this after
noon and expected 20 dispose OF Hopkin-
ton. jamestown. Johnson. Lincoln Little
Compton. Middletown and Narragansett'
n total of II districts.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-12
BUSINESS MEN
ELECT OFFICERS
FOR THE YEAR

The Rhode Island Business Mems asso-
citation held its annual meeting last even
ing I'm its rooms in the Industrial Trust
company building
The principal business was the discus
sion OF the annual banquet.sto be held at
the Wellington next Tuesday evening and
the election of officers.
The election OF officers resulted as fol-
lows: President, Charles r.. Stark; first
vice president, George w. Williams; sec
ond vice president. Charles Sisson; secre-
tary, James b. Lttlefield; treasurer Ma
than r. Briggs: executive committee. Ar
thur w. Clafiin, julius II. Preston. Will
liam j. Turner, Charles ii. Child, Charles
NJ. Kelly and II. r. Nfckerson.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-12
BERNARR MAC FADDEN
GETS TWO YEARS

Trenton. N. j., Nov. i2.-Bernarr Mac
Fadden, who was convicted In the United
States court OF sending obscene matter
through the mails by means of physical
culture magazine. was yesterday SEN
fenced to two years Imprisonment and
5000 fine.
MacFaddens counsel made application
for n new eial. This was denied and an
appeal was taken.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-12
The Wardwell Will

The will of former Lieut.. Gov. William
T. c. wardwel was read In the court OF
probate at Bristol yesterday before Judge
II. IT. Hammill.
The public bequests INCLUDE slop 10 inc
7 bosnital and $500 TO the Home for
Destitute Children at Bristol.
The court allowed the will. the Indus
trial Trust company being executor.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-12
THE 10Y OF OWNING LAND.

There Is a distinct JOY In owning
land, unlike that which you have In
money, I'm houses, In books, pictures or
Personal property brings you into So
ciety with men. But land Is part of
Gods estate I'm the globe. and when a
parcel OF ground is decided TO you and
you walk over Il and call II your own
il seems as II you had come into part.
nership with the original Proprietor OF
the earth.-IIenry Ward Beecher.
hour TO oakland Beach.
See this property. Mr.. Bennett nj
the 1nformation Bureau Is now selling
rapidly for cash.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-12
TO SETTLE FOR 80 CENTS
ON THE DOLLAR

Atlanta, Ga, Nov. IAN agreement
has been reached between attorneys rep
resenting the Atlanta Birmingham Fire
Insurance company, OF Atlanta, and
claimants against the company. by which
all the losses sustained by the fire follow
ing the San Francisco earthquake will be
settled for 30 cents on the dollar. The
company whose liabilities are 900
and assets 10000 was placed I'm the
hands OF receivers shortly after the San
Francisco disaster.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-12
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS

MRS. wINSLoW'S SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over so years by
while tee thing. with perfect success.
1, soothes the c1iId. sc-rsns sns Ssnas,
ailays all pain; cures wind collie, and
Is the best remedy for diarrhoea- II
mediately. Sold by Druggists In every
part OF the world. twenty-five cents
a hottie BE sure and ask for Mrs.
no other kind.
Guaranteed under the food and drugs
act. June 30, 1905. Serial number 1898.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-12
Fears Sun Spots

Rome, Nov. 12.-Signor Alfani. the
seismologist. director of the Florence
Observatory. fears that the sun spots.
which he calculates 90 he ~ times tho
size OF the earth and which will reach
the solar meridian IN The middle or
November. are likely 10 lead To violent
magnetic disturbances. causing storms.
floods. volcanic eruptions and earth
quakes
Signor Atlantis former predictions
have been invariably realized.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-12
Swift Packing House Destroyed

Harrisburg, Pa. Nov i2-The large
plant OF Swift e. Co. the Chicago packers.
was completely destroyed by fire Sunday
night. entaiiing = loss OF $4,000, partly
covered by insurance. The fire started I'm
the smoke house.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-12

For safety and Sure Profits.
Put your money in Choice Real Es-
tate. There is none better than Mr..
Bennett VIII show you at Oakland
Beach.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-19

necessary reach and he clutches the gold
$50. Exit boy, enter uncle half an hour
later. -,
.'Foiled again." says he. looking into
the vase.
The scene shifts to the streets. Inc
bow spending his money freely. has
manv friends Visits the theaters every
night. The world is bright tlimax' the
how takes "de gang to the show with
PROMISES of lots of peanuts and CANDY
Third scene: Outside the theater after
the performance. Enter uncle with po-
liceman as the crowd is filing out.
IT know he's here" by the uncle.
'Well. point him out and Wen do the
rest" by the policeman.
They wait few minutes. Tnere ne
is" saws the uncle, pointing to the youth
with de gang"
Tears and much pleading as the boy is
led away. de gang follows.
Finish In central station.
Boy: "Chee, yes, 1 took the money:
What's a Teller going to do all his life?
Gotta have some fun some way.
Uncle: Eyes, but it isn't the first time.
If 1 had $4,000 there / guess you'd take IT,
Ell? Lock him up took him in when ne
was hungry and homeless, and that's the
way he repays me. I'll send him to some
home'
Policeman and boy start for the rear
where the cells loom up in the distance.
Exit uncle. Curtain.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-19
SEES PERIL TO PREACHERS
IN MUCH ROLLER SKATING
DR.. C. 3. Allen Makes New and Odd
Thrust in Talk to Baptist Min
isters-Methodists on
Old Codgers

CHICAGO, Sept 1S.-"Roller skating,
when carried to excess, is harmful to
preachers of the gospel" said the Rev. G.
B. Allen of the Covenant Baptist church
in his address on Preaching We Need
Today at the meeting of the Baptist
ministers.
Some time ago." said DIR. Allen, "one
of the deacons in my church acquired
great liking for roller skating and carried
on the pleasure to such an extent that a
reaction set in He determined to give up
the craze and work at his religious duties
with renewed ardor.
About this time he met fair young
woman, in whom he attempted to instill
the principle of religion. Imagine his
chagrin and humiliation when, in reply
to his queries, she Replied: II think the
gospel is all right, but no roller skating
crank can teach me or any one else truths
in matters of faith"
1.-THE old dodgers try to dictate to the
young and they won't stand for 1t" said
DR.. Frank Hardin, secretary of the SUI
perannuates' association, at the Metho-
dist preachers meeting.
"Td like to have some one tell me how
to eliminate the old codgers," said the
Rev. ]. C. YouKer. pastor of the Blue
Island church Its a mighty serious
thing to bounce these people. haven't
the problem to deal with in my league,
but if the old people are removed from
some leagues the leagues would go to-
hesitation laughter)-smash."
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-19
Mr.. AND MRS. A. J. TAYLOR
ENTERTAIN FOR j. M. LEWIS

Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Taylor are old time
friends of Judd Mortimer Lewis and
his family, and the distinguished hum
orist has been their house guest during
his visit in Los Angeles. Last even
ing the Taylors opened informally their
pretty home at 933 Valencia street to
the press humorist body in compliment
to Mr.. Lewis, inviting also Rev. Robert
]. Burdette and Mrs. Burdette and their
sons, and a few personal friends.
Dutch luncheon was served at
little tables in the dining room, and
here, to quote the host, were two Hol-
land bar maids imported for the occa-
sion direct from Deutschland" who
were attired in white waists and Cir
dies, short skirts, wooden sabots and
caps. passed the foaming stems and the
toothsome Accomplishments approved
by the Dutch palate. The ladies who
impersonated the maidens from Hol-
land were Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. CAIRO
Satterwhite, and later they convulsed
the funny men by singing Dixie" in
German to an accompaniment by the
orchestra and the waving of small
flags.
In the dining room life size pictures
of Field, Nye and Harte adorned the
walls and California pepper boughs in
berry formed a canopy over the wits
congregated beneath Mr.. Taylor well
coined the VISITORS again to the state
of the Bear, and introduced Mr.. Lewis,
who happily responded The evening
was rounded out by informal talks
by various jokesmiths. Orchestra
music was rendered throughout the
evening.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-19

was compelled to sit up in two by
four railway station until after o'clock
to wait for train that was several hours
overdue 1t came finally, and with one
eye half open 1 got aboard of the sleep
ing car and sought out the man who runs
It, Sitting yawn with great effort,
asked him, What can you give me!'
"'What do you want he asked. Now
wasn't that a bright remark to ask
man with one eye sh at two in the
morning what he wanted in sleeping
car. turned as If to go out, and then
said, L want a quart of cranberries and
a bucket of lard
After Strick had finished, each of the
guests related his "reminiscences of the
former happy days, when all were on
The Herald. Another delightful hour
was squandered in brilliant repartee and
the rendering of original poems. A story
of a school teachers idea of capital pun
ishment brought a plea from Strick to
wait minute, it was so funny he wasnt
sure he could stand it all at once.
Among those present were: Winfield
Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Strickland Gillian,
Mrs. Bertha Smith. w. ]. Rouse, Mrs.
Arthur Dodge, Birney Donnell John But
Ter, Ben Scott, H. C. Ackerly. c. v. Bar
ton, j. o. Andrews airs. Mary Holland
Kinkaid and Winfield Hogaboom.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-19
C0UNClLMEN ARE FIGHTING
PROPOSED RESERVE FUND
Prefer to Use Municipal Cash at Once
to obviate Necessity of Cutting
Salaries of City Em-
pIoyes

Further opposition to salary reductions
for city employees is daily becoming APP
parent in the city council.
The fact is also pointed out that If the
council summarily dismisses civil SER
vice men it will interfere with their re-
instatement in the service. whereas If
they are merely laid off they will still
remain on the eligible list in good
standing.
Councilman Lyon is irrevocably OPP
posed to cutting the police and fire en-
ployes.
Councilmen Healy and Pease oppose
any salary cutting.
Councilman Clampitt usually votes as
Healy and Lyon do where the second
ward is not vitality interested, hence the
finance committee will be unable to mus
ter enough votes to cut much.
1t is evident now that the Non-Partisans'
pet scheme of laying aside s250000 re-
serve fund must go by the board unless
developments change the situation.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-19
OLD HERALD CROWD
DIMES sTRIcK GILLIAN

1.-THE old Herald bunch" assembled at
Levys at $50 last night to do honor to
Strick Gillian, as he is known to them,
with banquet. Each of the guests had
been employed on the Los Angeles Her
aid at the time when the guest of honor
said he was soldering" pn Winfield
Scott who at that time was city editor
Winfield Scott presided and after the
courses had been put out of harms way,
he welcomed Strick to his old home city.
In glowing terms he told how proud the
city of Angels is to have one of its
sons at the top of his profession, and
then how much prouder was the old
bunch to know that he was one of them
Strick responded in his own original
way, and for half an hour kept his guests
in an uproar of laughter. He told of his
early struggles when ne was slave, and
related many humorous anecdotes of his
attempts to be funny. One Of his best
stories was of an encounter with the
monarch of sleeper.
'I had been down to New Albany,
Ind, said Mr.. Gillian, "and one night
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-19
WANTS $4,000 DAMAGES
FROM RAILWAY COMPANY
Woman Plaintiff Alleges Car Started
Suddenly While She Was At
tempting to AIisht, In-
juring Her

Mary A. Goodrich filed suit in the
superior court yesterday against the Los
Angeles Railway company asking slO0OU
damages for personal injuries caused
by being from car.
In the complaint it is alleged the
PLAINTIFF was riding on a Maple avenue
car April 10, and signaled the conductor
to have the car stop at Eleventh street.
When it stopped the plaintin AYERS she
attempt to alight, but the car starteo
suddenly. throwing her to the ground.
Besides being laid up in bed for several
weeks and incapacitated from earning her
living as a professional nurse, the plain
tiff alleges the accident has prevented
her from discharging her social func-
lions, in which she had prior to that
time always been active and prominent.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-19
"MY WIFE'S KILLING Me-"
PHONES DOCTOR TO POLICE
"The Idea! He's 6 Feet q" Cries She
Into the Receiver-st. Louis
Chief Refers Them to
Courts

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 1S.-The police were
called to the home of well known
physician on Cass avenue at o'clock
Tuesday morning to settle domestic
difficulties. For time Night Chief
Gillaspy was kept busy answering the
telephone.
Come here at once. My wife is kill
ing me-" complained the doctor at the
first call.
Nothing of the sort" called femi-
nine voice, and the chief heard an ar
gument at the other end of the line.
A few seconds later the wife called
up. Don't you pay any attention to
him, chief" she said.
"Why?" asked the chief.
''Ths very idea of me killing him. Why,
he's 6 feet Q, and I'm only feet 4. It's
ridiculous. If anybody's getting hurt
it's me-"
After a few more calls the chief in
formed the pair 1t was not case for
the police; If they could not settle
their grievances amicably they must apply
for police court summonses for one an
other and let a judge decide the case.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-19
NEW ORDINANCE WILL STOP
SHORT WEIGHT ICE TRICKS
CITY ATTORNEY WILL PRESENT
1T ON MONDAY
Chunks Must Be Tagged, Scales Must
Be Displayed and Companies
and Drivers Will Be
AnsWerabIe

City Attorney Leslie R. Hewitt an
nounced last night that he would on
Monday present the new ordinance oe-
signed to prevent short weight ice being
delivered to consumers in Los Angeles
The law will provide that every chunk
must bear a tag or slip stating the
weight; scales must be attached to each
ice wagon so that consumers can see
the Weighing done and companies as
well as drivers will be held liable 1or
frauds on consumers.
Under the present law the only charge
that would hold is obtaining money under
false pretenses, hence new legislation
will be adopted to govern the evil.
1t is probable that the ice companies
will be taxed to pay for inspection OF
this department. Ice wagons pay nc
licenses, though laundry wagons do.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-19
Women Who Wear Well.

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neglect. Few young women appreciate
the shock to the system through the
change which comes with marriage and
motherhood. Many neglect to deal with
the unpleasant pelvic drains and weak
nesses which too often come with mar
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that this secret drain is robbing the cheek
of its freshness and the form Of Its
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AS surely as the general health suffers
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Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-19
UNCLE REvENGED FOR
WARDS FLIGHT AS HOST
Stealing $50 from Hiding Place, st.
Louis Youth Takes "the Gang"
to Melodrama and the Po-
lice Take Him

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 1s.-"An Uncle's Re
venge," or "Why Boys Leave Home IN
four acts, covering period OF Two weeks
was played with the assistance of the
notice lust outside of the Imperial the
ater. Tenth and Pine street. Those in
the play: Uncle, John Thean, 14ls South
JEFFERSON avenue: The Boy, John SUIT
moelier, 1s years old. of 1920 South Broad
way; Police, Patrolman John Quinn, CEN
trail station.
The first scene opens at the home of
the uncle John is an orphan taken un-
der the uncles wing and given home.
Suddenly developing a desire for the
stage and theatrical performances. he set
about to crafty his tastes. The uncle's
money appeals to the boy as the best
means The money is in a vase in the
dining room. A chair gives him the
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-19

for 26 cents, the highest price paid any Of
the bunch
OUR WIVES
Our wives are part of our lives
All of each life! They make us love 1t!
Why, even when our baby cries
Our wife is at the bottom Of it.
Judd Mortimer Lewis of baby fame got
the BOBBY prize, II cents, for the above
effort in rhyme.
ACCIDENTS AND INCIDENTS
II was in railway wreck recently and maj
my funny bone broken off, which reminded me
that this language of ours is about the limit.
For instance, when two locomotives como to-
gether we call it a collision, and when two
babies come together we call it twins L guess
that's appropriate to Utah, all right. IS. w.
Gillian.
The Tourists Evening Petition
THE TOURISTS EVENING PETITION
Now 1 curl me UP to sleep;
The con man will my ticket keep;
But should he die before 1 wake.
What would 1 do, for goodness sake!
Our own Strickland Gillian got in two
spasms but only received one check, and
that for % cents.
McAdams got Is cents for this:
A Song of Seven
SONG OF SEVEN
AS 1 went UP to st. Ives,
I met a man with seven wives.
Each wife had seven heirs
And each had seven Teddy bears.
Ives, wives, heirs, bears
How could the Mormon pay his fares?
In a message received yesterday from
Edmund Vance Cooke of Cleveland 1t was
learned that the International Lyceun
bureau had donated 800 to the Bill Nyt
memorial fund. MIR. Cooke Is president OF
the bureau, and although detained on his
way to the convention, will be on hand fol
the entertainment at the Auditorium Fri
day night The advance sale of seats fol-
the entertainment has been very large
and full house is assured. The proceeds
will go to the Nye memorial fund.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-19
WOMEN HELP STREET
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Kent and Keith Streets viii Be Mod
ernized, Feminine Property Own
ers Having Signed Neces-
sary Petitions

Women property owners are helping
street Improvement projects.
Improvement is asked for Kent street
between Alvarado and Casco.
Women petitioners are numerous in the
movement and include Miss M. Roew,
Edith Green, Miss Alice Lehner, Mrs.
Ella Gould, Mrs. Ellen Bell, Mrs. Jenny
j. Nordquist Mrs. Cora Hutchinson and
Adora E. Axtell.
Keith street residents ask that their
thoroughfare be severed, graded, side
walked and curbed. Mrs. e. Phelps and
Mrs. Charles Gallman are among the
petitioners.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-19
MEAT INSPECTOR TRAYNoR
Is DOUBLY BEREAvED

Joseph A. Traynor, inspector of animal
slaughter. was again bereaved yesterday
in the death of his daughter, Mrs. Mar
garet Crawford. Only recently Mrs.
Traynor died and Mrs. Crawford has
acted as mother to the rest of the family.
Mrs Crawford was only q years old
and leaves two children of her own.
-Four months ago pulmonary trouble
developed and she was removed to the
Sisters hospital in the hope that treat
ment would help her, but in vain
She was born in Kansas, though the
Traynors formerly lived in Maine.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-19
SOME NINTH STREET OWNERS
OBJECT TO LIGHTING PLAN

Opposition to the lighting project for
West Ninth street between Hill and
Main streets has developed and protests
were filed yesterday with City Clerk
Lelande though it is said by others that
the majority will be the other way.
Those who object are ]. d. Hooker,
Ninth Street Realty syndicate, Ham
burger Realty and Trust company, heirs
of Martha Alexander and Henry s. will
liams.