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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
JAMES 4. WILLIAMS
WILL NOT SCRAMBLE
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the action OF the coming state conven-
ton. or course. | would not object to
making the race, provided the Demo-
cratic state convention should decide
that | was the proper man for that place,
and that II was my duty TO help carry
forward the colors. But understand me
and make this plain. that / would not
seek the nomination or ask anybody for
the nomination. And furthermore, l
would not consent TO allow the use of
my name in the convention unless there
was free and fair field for every
body
II should not shrink from fair compe-
tition because the convention would
choose that candidate who appeared TO
IL to be best fitted for the place. And TX
such candidate should be some one other
than myself should have no sore spots,
but would work arduously and earnestly
for the election OF that candidate. un-
derstand that Edward NJ. Sullivan, the
nominee last year. has many strong
friends who are desirous OF seeing him
make the race again this fall. l gave
Mr.. sullivan my loyal support last fail
ON the stump, and at the ballot-box. and
N the Democratic state convention places
him I'm nomination again this fall he can
count on my hearty support again.
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EAST PROVIDENCE

News items and advertisements for The
Hews-Democrat may be left at Alexan-
der Munro's dry goods store. Taunton
avenue.
The Watchemoket fire company will
hold its annual meeting and elect offi-
GERS Wednesday evening OF next week
and on account of Monday being a
holiday the regular meeting that has
been announced will be postponed un-
til Wednesday evening, and the mat
ters that should come up at the Mon
day night meeting will be disposed OF
before the session of the annual meet
ing convehes.
WILL MEET TUESDAY EVENING.
The administrative board of the
Watchemoket fire district will meet in
their rooms on Tuesday evening, In
stead OF Monday. as has been an
nounced, this owing to the fact that
Monday is Labor day. The board will
elect officers, and Mr.. A. f. Griswold
the only new member OF the board
will officiate for the first time.
GOING TO CANTON.
Mr.. Walter Griswold will leave to
morrow morning for Canton. O., wher,
ne will represent the local states a
the national convention of the Lette
Carriers association. Mr.. Charles II
Chase, another carrier. returned from
his vacation this afternoon and will
report for duty in the morning. Dur
ing the absence of Mr. Griswold Sub
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stitute William Hogan will care for
his route.
MINOR MENTION
The Rev. j. s. Cam OF the Second
Baptist church arrived home today
from Bear River. N. s., where he spent
his vacation. His subject at the 10:45
morning service Sunday Will be Loves
Wastefulness, and In the evening. at
o'clock. Present Opportunities"
corps Of electricians began the
work OF installing the new switch
board for the Providence Telephone
company In their new rooms at Broad
way six Corners today. and they expect
to have the same In readiness I'm about
two months
Mrs. Elmer w. Robinson. with her
sons Paul and Max, of Waterman ave-
nue.. are the guests OF Mrs. Daniel s.
Ray at her summer home at Prudence
Island for short time.
At the session OF the Seventh district
court this morning two men were each
fined 81 and costs for being intoxicated
| and both paid.
Mr.. John Greene. who Is a member
OF the fire department. and the East
| Providence Fishing club. will open his
new restaurant at 5 Warren avenue
tomorrow morning.
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Col. Leslie Smith Dead

South Norwak, Conn. Aug. SO.-Col
Leslie Smith, u. s. A., (retired). died dur
ing last night at his residence here, of
heart failure. lie was born i'm Ireland,
but came TO America when a boy. He en-
listed I'm the ramy, and was sergeant and
chief clerk in the recruiting depot i'm 1854.
Later, he was appointed poymaster's $
clerk. serving until appointed second
lieutenant In the First United States in
fantry regiment. He was promoted to be
major in 1880: lieutenant colonel In 1855,
and retired in 1889, but by special act OF
congress In 1904, was made colonel lie
had been n resident OF Norwalk for about
10 years. Col. Smith leaves a widow.
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IN THE FIELD
g OF LABOR

should be add
"a News Demo
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
MANSFIELD DEAD

4, that there was no surprise among his
| intimates on the fatal termination or MS
| malady.
Mr. Mansfield accompanied by his wife.
his brother Felix Mansfield, and maid,
valet and secretary. arrived here from
Montreal on special train on July 2S and
went Immediately to HE cottage. His
brother then said that Mr. Mansfield had
suffered a severe nervous breakdown, due
to overwork. He said the actor had taken
no vacation for several years and that
his condition was such that he would need
long rest While here he saw no one
but the members OF his family and only
few times was the actor able to leave
lis cottage for a short drive. Even while
his brother was holding out hope for his
Improvement physicians were summoned
from Montreal and other places to exam
inc into Mr.. Mansfield's condition. The
physicians shook their heads and would
say nothing.
The ravages of Mr.. Mansfield s
malady told plainly on him. His once
sturdy frame was withered and pinched
from the loss of flesh and his eyes
glowed like brilliant fires In the wan,
pale face OF the actor. Mr.. Mansfield
bore his illness bravely. and In his
heart the hope led high that he would
recover and be permitted to again take
up his artistic career. II he lost heart
because of the long illness. he never
BETRAYED Il to his family, though
towards the end of his stay here he
longed to return to his summer home
on the wooded shores OF Long Island
sound. near New London, where he had
spent so many pleasant days. on New
London yachtsmen often saw Mr.. Mans
| field sailing his schooner Amorita with
his face lighted up in the Joys OF
| swapping boat race, and he held
| special fondness for the place or sc
! lnaan4-Aappy- -Aettfs-So- -tt-earffe thai
| Mr. Mansfield looked forward to his
return home to New London with
hope that there he might regain his
| old-time strength and vigor
| Mr.. Mansfield first came to New Lon
don years ago as a guest at Eastern
Point Edward n. Gibbs OF Norwich. a
| well known banker. who was formerly ir
business I'm New York. and a great frient
OF the dead actor, first introduced Mr.
Mansfield TO this section. and the Mans
field first born was named after TINS
friend q
In May. 1899 Mr.. Mansfield leased the
Sanderson cottage at Eastern Point. The
following year MIR Mansfield leased cot
ltagc In the Pequot section. Then he pur'
chased the Noel Gardner estate I'm Ocear
avenue and by improvements easily mad'
II the finest place in that section. Thi:
property was known as the Homestead
Two or three years ago Mr. Mansfield ac
lquired adjoining property, also making
alterations and extensive improvements
naming II the Grangie. Two years ago h,
purchased the property I'm Ocean avenue
now called the Seven oaks. All thess
properties form the most extensive hold
ings OF any one summer resident
IL Is stated that the funeral arrange
ments have not been definitely decided
but " was probable that the body would
rest here. at least temporarily. A plor
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
MISS SUTTON BRILLIANT
IN The "N-O-T-L" TOURNEY

6-3, 2-6,6-1; Foulkes, ottawa, beat Chase.
California, 60. 6-3; Niles. Harvard, beat
Bssell Buffalo. 60, 6-S. Ladies open sin
giles, third round-Miss Shepherd, Toron-
TO, beat Mrs Bryant, Buffalo, 6-1, 6-1;
Miss Sutton OF California beat Miss Shep-
herd, Toronto, 60, 60; Miss Rotch OF
Boston beat Miss Noyes. the Canadian
champion, 62. Ga.
Mems doubles-Foulkes and Ross beat
Shirwell and Cassels 60. 6-3; Kerr and
Goldman beat Hara and Hara 6-3, 6-3;
Burns and Glasscoe beat Carroll and
Smith Ga. 6-3; Campbell and Brown beat
Moore and Bryant Ga. 6-1; Bissell and
Routh beat Schrieber and Foulkes 6-4, 6-3;
Hall and Macklen beat Driscoll and Smith
Sc. 4-6, 6-4.
Mixed doubles-Miss Sutton and Kirk
over beat Miss Hedley and Burns 60 81
Mems handicap-Hall OF Montreal beat
Carroll OF Buffalo 6-2. 81: Albro, Dunklrk
beat Hall OF Montreal 5-7, Ga. 7-5; Kerr
Of Peterboro beat Harvey OF Buffalo CO.
6-3; Cocker OF Chicago beat Moore of
Buffalo rs. 6-3: Jones OF Dunkirk beat
Gaunt of Montreal 6-3 3-6, ga: Brown of
Buffalo beat Davis OF Cleveland Ga, GA
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30

Niagara -the-L Lake. Ont, Aug. 30
Play was continued yesterday In the in
ternational tennis tournament on the
courts OF the Niagara Golf and Tennis
club and a large gallery was In attend
ance. Miss Sutton was the principal at
traction and she will likely add another
title TO her list In her brilliant game with
Miss Shepherd OF Toronto she outplayed
her opponent at every point.
In the match with Miss Shepherd she
drove the ball with great force and played
low on the net. keeping her opponent well
back on the court Her back-hand strokes
were speedy and well cross-courted. CIV
ing the ball a nasty break which puzzled
her opponent.
In the championship mixed doubles, II.
ID. Kirkover OF Buffalo and Miss sutton
defeated Burns of Toronto and Miss He'd
ley OF Toronto. In n game marked by some
brilliant tennis. Four men are left in the
open singles. the winner OF which will be
called on TO play Irving Wright of Bos-
ton, the present holder OF the champion
ship. Summary:
Fourth round--Men's open singles:
Burns, Toronto. beat Kirkover, Buffalo,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30

Meetings tonight:
Plumbers Local y. Labor Temple.
Carpenters District Council, Labor Tenn
pie.
MACHINISTS EXECUTIVE BOARD.
A well attendde meeting of the Machin-
lists executive board was held last even
ing in Machinists' hail. Labor Temple.
Labor day matters were fully discussed
and IL was decided that the machinists
would take their place IN the line as
signed them by the chief marshal ana
would be preceded by their own band.
They would also go with the crowd 10
Vanity Fair and aid TO make the day one
OF the most successful I'm the history OF
Labor day celebrations. j. +. Buckley.
who was elected delegate 10 the lnterna-
tional convention TO be held at st. Louis.
Sept 9. was instructed To present TO the
convention the amendments TO the consu-
tuition as passed by Local 17 and also
some other matters OF interest 10 the To-
cal The uniforms for Labor day can he
procured now and until Monday morning
at the rooms Business Agent Johnstone,
president OF District No. 49, who had just
returned from Lawrence, Mass, where he
had been called TO adjust some strike
grievances with the shoe machinery ma
chlnists reported everything satisfactory,
report was made That the sanitary con-
ditIons at the Bull Pen" on North Main
street were in frightful condition and that
the men were suffering from vermin, 80
having left on Monday. Some of the paid
guards had left and their places had been
taken by strike breakers. who could not
make good as machinists. A report or the
strike situation I'm this city, Fitchburg
and Lowell showed that the situation was
well I'm hand General Organizer wilson
is exnected back from western Massachu-
setts, where he has been settling some
difficulty
BUILDING TRADES COUNCIL
The meeting of the delegates from the
various unions affiliated with the Build
ing Trades council was well attended last
evening. President James III. Coleman In
the chair New delegates from the
Plumbers were admitted. The minutes OF
the last meeting were read and approved.
Final preparations for Labor day were
discussed and adopted The regular rou-
tine business was finished. There was no
communication received from the Car
nenters district council relative to a
withdrawal from the Building Trades and
none is expected.
FRATERNAL VISIT.
President j. c. Balkom OF Washington
of the International Brotherhood OF Paint
ers and Decorators. accompanied by WIZ
liam r. Mccarthy OF Boston, general or
ranizer for New England were in the city
Yesterday and I'm company with Business
Agent Il. j. Cummings of local lSo m
spected and talked over the general trade
conditions OF the city and were well pleas
ed with the outlook
FREIGHT AND BAGGAGE MEN.
Local ll5 of the Freight and Baggage
Men met last evening IN Room z, LABOR
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30

Temple and initiated 10 new members,
and received 10 applications. owing 10
the work OF the members OF the local
they decided that they could not parade
Labor day. Under the head OF the good
and welfare, President Durant OF the
brotherhood OF Trainmen made an inter-
esting address. President Wilson was ia
the chair and considerable routine busl-
ness was transacted
SHEET METAL WORKERS.
Local 81 OF the Amalgamated Association
OF Sheet Metal Workers met last evening
In No. 2 hall. Labor Temple. and mace
final arrangements for Labor day The
local will parade I'm whAe shirt, dark
pants, black bow tie. white straw hat ana
will carry zinc canes with tin knob made
by the craft. Their banner, which ls
quite a work of art, is of hollow tin In
the form OF circle. I'm the centre OF
which are the three principal tools or the
trade crossed. also made of tin ana hol-
low The badges are OF blue ribbon with
the button OF the local fastening the three
parts together and are attractive. Charles
H. Trew was elected foot marshal for the
local for the day The local expects TO
turn out 40 strong.
They will have no band.
BOSTON LABOR NOTES.
Boston Team -DriHeEs2distFiet eoHheff
last night took action. calling on all
United States senators and congressman
10 insist that the mail contractors shall
pay their team drivers the prevailing rate
OF wages of the craft.
Michael A. Murphy, chairman or the
committee of arrangements for the out
ing of Electrical Workers unions 10 DE
at Houghs Mck on Labor Day, reported
last night at the meeting or Electricai
Workers union l0 that the II locals al
flliated with the state council VIII ne reP
resented by the members OF these unions
At least 1000 electrical workers are eN-
pected 10 be present. Addresses VIII De
delivered by the Hon. Edward y. Logan
George Holden Tinkham, Halcomb Nlch-
OILS and several labor men of prominence.
Messrs. Tinkham and Nichols Will speak
on the employers liability bill.
The recent action of the Boston Centrai
Labor Union in placing the Franklin In
stitute on the unfair list was endorsed
last night by Stone Masons union B.
The Teamsters' subdivision or tne u
l.. ". parade will be headed by Tea mn
sters' union 25. Carriages Will contain
international and Boston council officers
and veteran disabled members.
FALL RIVER WEAVERS.
The members OF the Weavers execu-
tive committee were anxious TO have the
new agreement. which was signed Tues
day, go into effect at once but the manu-
facturers' committee stated that the
manufacturers have so many thlngs on
hand at the present time, To attend 10
that they could not see their way clear 10 10
have the agreement take effect unul
Tuesday next. The weavers wished the
new standard for print cloth cuts to be In
effect, so that the weavers would re-
ceive their pay for this week on the new
basis. With the new agreement In enect
Tuesday next, the weavers VIII at last
have gained what they have long sought,
and which has been their aim, for about
seven years, that of an esta abllShed- stan
| dard cut for print cloths.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
Narragansett Pier

The Pier presented quite a gay scene
yesterday, as there were present many
visitors from Providence and Newport,
I'm addition to the stay-overs. who are not
yet thinning out very rapidly.
Mr.. and Mrs. George G. Arnold of
Providence came down with their family
in their auto.
Miss Lucy Aldrich. with a party -fEeHa
Warwick Neck, was down in the big
touring car, owned by her father, the
senator.
Two autos came together i'm collision
yesterday, but little damage was done.
The machines were driven by Dr. Noyes
and Isaac Il. Hazard, and the accident
was unavoidable. IL was stated
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
Chinese Cholera Spreading

Shanghai, Aug. 3O-The epidemic OF
-aheiere- among -ehtuusr- IN tfIe lower
Yangtse ports 2is spreading About 200
persons die daily in the streets OF wu-Hu.
in the province OF Ngan-Hwei and Kiu-
Kiang, province OF Kiang-Si.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
MacLennan in ROYAL Opera

Berlin. Aug. So--The royal opera has
engaged Francis MacLennan, the Ameri-
can tenor for FIVE years. allowing him TO
sing his roles In English 1~il he learns
more German.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30

may be acquired in Cedar Grove ceme-
terry. or the body may be placed in the
receiving vault until the family can make
arrangements.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-02-22
sNap eFscv

Silence causes a lot less trouble than
talk.
Fools and rascals are merely peo-
pie who are found out.
When the cold winds dry and crack
the skin get DeWitt's Witch Hazel
salve. Sold by Feldmeyer Bros, Drug
gists.
-TheskeIeton in the closet wouldn't
be so bad If il would only stay there.
Life Is naturally burden TO the
woman who q esn't carry her age
well
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup Is
absolutely free from any opiate or mar
cotic. Contains Honev and Tar. sold
by Feldmeycr Bros. Druggists
Its all right to take the world as
YOU tind il, but leave "A lille for fhe
I-sA ~ ls
-Bl0bbs "A woman lfoahe ire
always extreme. Slobbs =" es,
hats and shoes
DeWitt's Little Early Risers, relia
bic little pills. Recommended by
Feldmeyer Bros, Druggists.
Mad bulls are dangerous because
of their horns. but it's different with
automobiles.
-Nell-"rhey say she is two-faced'
Belle" Yes, haven't you ever seen
her in the morning before she had her
makeup one,
Eat what you please and take lit.
tie Kodol For Indigestion after your
meals. IL dlgests what you eat. SOLD
by Feldmeyer Bros, Druggists.
No. Maude. dear, French isn'tone
of the dead languages, although it is
frequently murdered by the people
who try to speak 1t.
EE-For sale-Large Miller's Combi.
nation Safe, For particulars enquire
at Capital Office.
Tourist -"You have quite town
here Do You know the population
Native-'Sure. Every man, woman,
child and day of 'em.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-02-22
Women Do Nnt stnmn,er.

Did YOU ever see woman who
stuttered?"
no; now | come to think OF It, l
never did"
"They are very rare" said the
physician. think II is safe to say
that the average person passes
through life without ever meeting a
scattering woman.
There are two reasons for this.
First. woman naturally don t
trow why is less liable 10 the dis
c,so Of stalamering than man. Sec
onl IL she deyelopes this disease.
she sets OFT with the determination
% care herself. and she succeeds;
So ercas. careless man, rather than
take the trouble of a cure, will go
stammering on to the end. st.
10 is Globe-Democrat.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-02-22
TO GIVE cANTATA.

What promises to be musical treat
Is the sacred cantata Ruth which
the choral society Of the First NJ. +.
Church, is now rehearsing for pro-
dnction OH the evening Of Friday,
March I. The cantata is a beautiful
arrangement Of the story Of Ruth. and
among those who will participate IN
It's rendition are some OF the best
known and most popular soloists ia
Annapolis The affair will be bSld ia
the main auditorium u the church
building on State Circle and an adj
mission Of 30 cents will lac charged.
the proceeds 10 be used for church pnr-
poses. Tickets on sale at Mr Edward
Jeweli's store. Main street. also Field
meyer Bliss, Drug store. 10 Cd
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-02-22

Mothers who give their children
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup in
yariably indorsc it, Children like {
because the taste is pleasant, Con-
tains Honey and Tar. Conforms to the
National Pure Food and Drug Law.
Sold by Feldmeyer Bros. Druggists.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-02-22
Minstrel Parade Today

Tie population Of Annapolis, pariic-
niarly that portion from the West End.
turned ont in force 10 witness the big
parade Of kersand's minstrel troup,
hich arrived ia Annapolis this morn
ing TO play AZ the Colonial this after
noon aud tonight The parade began
shortly after noon and travelled through
the principal streets Of the town. ac-
c0mpanied By the usual dancing,
skipping bunch ~ voung nns' and
pickaninnies.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-02-22
Tonight's Rattle.

The members of the Water Witch
Hook and Ladder Company will hold
n rattle tonight ut the truckhouse on
East street between the hours of and
10 o'clock. The proceeds from the
rattle of ton of coal and n barrel of
flour will be devoted TO the fund for
furnishing the meeting room of the
firemen on the second floor of the
truck house.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-02-22
Lenten Sermons Begin.

The first OF the series of the Lenten
sermons viii be preached in st. Mary 5
Roman Catholic church ON Gloucester
street tonight at the regular service.
The topic OF these sermons, which will
continue through Lent. will be The
Sacred Passion. The service will be
NJ 80 O'Clock.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-02-22
Dangers ofa Cold aud How 10 Avoid
Them.

More fatalities have their origin in or re-
sulf from a cold than from any other cause.
fhis fact alone should make people more
careful as there is no danger whatever from
4 cold when il is properly treated in the be-
ginning. For many years Ghamhcrain's
Cough Remedy has been recognized rs the
most prompt and eiiectual medicine IN use
cr this disease. Ii nets an natures l"N.
lOosens the cough, relieves the lungs, opens
the secretions and aids nature in restoring
the system to a healthy condition. Soldby
Fedmeyer Bros. Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-02-22
Movements of Vessels.

The battleship Rhode Island has ar
rived at Hampton Roads; the cruiser
Des Moines has sailed from Natchez
for Boston Rouge, the gunboat Prairie,
from Cienfuegos for Havana and the
yacht Mayflower, from Havana for
Guantanamo.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-02-22
A Ja inaican Lady Speaks Highly O
C..amberIain's Cough Remedy.

Mrs. Michael Hart, wife of the superin.
tendent Of Cart Service at Kingston, Jamai-
ca, West Indies Islands, says that she has
for some years used Chamberlains Cough
Remedy for coughs, Group and whoopIae
cough and has found it very beneficial. She
has implicit confidence in il and would not
be without bottle OF it in her home. SOLD
b. Feldmeyer Bros. Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-02-22
lecplessness.

Disn.,lc, 81 the stomach produce a ner.
yo,is con,.nson and often prevent Sic P.
shamlerlains stomach and Liver Tablets
stimulate the digestive organs, restore the
sy-iem a. hsalihv condition and make
slcep laesi,'s. For sale by FeldmeyeT
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-02-22
WIDE AWAKE.

wide Awake Stops Headache, Toothac he
rarache, and Neuralgia Pains in from two
TO i've minutes. All internal pains in few
minutes. Catarrh and Cold In the Head Re-
lleved immediately. Ask yonr Druggist
for It. ha-im
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-02-22
Eczema, letter, Salt Rhcum. Itch
Ring Worm, Herpes, BARRIERS
Itch

All ~ these diseases are attended by IN
i,t-c n hr which IS almost instantly re-
iayed by ami t.gg.t,s.i.i.,'. Sake - 4
by its continued use a permanen, ,lrO.l 4la.
be effected IL has, in fact, cured many
cases that had resisted all other treatment.
Price % cents per box. For sale by Field
meyer Bros. Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-02-22
A Genuine Treat.

IL you want to have q genuine treat
and witness real Negro MINSTREL
Performance. visit the Colonial Thea
tire tonight and see Billy kersands all
starscolored company.