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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25
KING LEOPOLD
IS To LOSE
THE CONGO

Brussels. July 3-The close of King
Ieopold's long struggle TO stave off the
annexation of the Congo to Belgium and
TO retain his personal sovereignty over
this rich and extensive African state,
is foreshadowed In the agreement
reached on July IL. between the Belgian
and the Congo government, celebrating
the terms upon which the Congo Free
State shall pass into the possession OF
Belgium.
This transfer will mark an important
epoch for the Congo. as heretofore the
entire conduct OF affairs, civil and mill
tery. has been under the personal direc-
tion OF King Leopold and cabinet of
Congo officers entirely separate from and
OF Belgium, whereas the
new regime will make the Belgian gov
ernment instead of the king, individually.
responsible for the conduct OF Congo af-
fairs.
The indications are that the whole sub
Iect will be threshed out In parliament
during the fall and that January or Feb
rrary 1908. win see the Congo Free
State n colony OF Belgium, insteud or
personal dependency OF King Leopold.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25
C0LOhED ''ELKs'
CAUSE WRATH
IN White men

Trenton, N. j., July 25.-When 30 negroes
here Incorporated I'm the secretary of
states office Sunlight lodge, No. ia, I'M
proved Benevolent and Protective Order
OF Eiks, representatives of the Trenton
lodge of Elks said they would go in the
court of chancery and get these nigroes
enjoined from using the name ''Elks."
The members of the now organization
say that the use OF the word ''im-
proved makes them exempt from In
junction. They purpose fighting any
attempt TO stop the new order. which
is calculated 70 bring the negroes prom
ization.
The Trenton Elks resent the negroes
using any name which suggests that the
white men were giving comfort to the
negroes In the grand old order OF Elks.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25
A LIZARD FOUND--DEAD,
AND WAS 3I4 FEET LONG

Baggs. wyo., July 25,-The most impor-
tant discovery ever made In the great
fossil beds OF Wyoming, is the skeleton
OF an animal OF the lizard type. just
found. which shows a length of 314 feet
IL is by far the largest prehistoric ami
NAL yet discovered. The skeleton. which
was found by an expedition from the
Wyoming State university. Is In a perfect
state OF preservation, every bona seem
ing to have been In place when petrifica-
tion set In.
The skeleton is In the side OF a hin of
shale and has not been torn entirely from
the stone in which IL Is imbeded, but the
whole length can be seen.
One vertebra, which has been removed.
weighed more than 1000 pounds. The
skeleton will be placed In the Wyoming
State university which has the greatest
collection OF fossils I'm tho world.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25
Georgia Victims Improving

Boston. July 25.-Stimulated by the
cool weather OF the past few days the
victims OF the explosion on board the
battleship Georgia, in Cape Cod bay
July Is. have gradually improved at
the United States naval hospital at
Chelsea. Today announcement was
made that Seamen Fone, Thomas and
Bush were slightly improved. The
condition OF Seaman Meese has under
gone no change since yesterday. while
all the other injured men are doing
well
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25

The Providence line steamer Pilgrim
will on Sunday. July ssth. make an
other trip from Providence 90 New Ion
don. Conn, leaving Fox Point wharf at
to her dock at about . o'clock in the
evening. The regular orchestra OF the
steamer will provide music during the
day. The dining room will be open
for service, while lunch counter at
popular prices will be provided on the
main deck. Fare for the royind trip
only 800. Tickets should be pur-
chased before Sunday. July 2Sth. at
windsor's ticket office. as the sale will
be limited and no tickets will be sold
at the wharf on Sunday, IL the limit Is
previously reached.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25
ROBBED IN HOTEL is
CHARGE MADE BY GUEST

Clrillo Canuti OF Pascoag last evening
told Lieut.. ONeil at the Central station
that while he was In n room in n down
town hotel. he was struck on the head
end robbed of about SIS.
Canuu said that he went to the hotel
with n companion In the afternoon, the
person who was with him In a room leav-
Ing early In the evening. Later. Canuti
claimed. several men entered the room,
that, he knew nothing for some time
awakening to find that most OF his money
had been taken from his trousers pocket
A walter who went TO the station said
that Canuu fell against bureau, the
wound the man showed on his head be-
ing inflicted by the fall. There were
no arrests.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25
10000 DEAD BY
STARVATION IN
ON DISTRICT

Victoria, B. c., July 8.-The Rev. T. N.
Thompson, who arrived by the steamer
Aku Maru from China. was engaged In
distributing relief to the sufferers in the
affected districts, and has many harrow
ing scenes to tell of.
The deaths due to famine could scarce
ly be estimated owing to the failure of
the Chinese to keep any records. but in
the Tsdnglxianghu districts alone II is said
10000 have died.
Brfgandage was worse this year than
ever before In Chinas history. and the
officials were severe, over 400 executions
taking place near Hau Chou Flu alone.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25
Pope Likes Americans

Rome, July 25.--Justice William j.
Carr Of the supreme court OF Brooklyn
and his son. were received In private
audience by the pope today. Judge
Carr said afterward:
IT told him we. were Americans and
he smiled all over and seemed happy
to see us. We did not talk much. as
both the pope and myself are poor
French scholars. But the pope i'm
pressed me as sanity man. He ap-
peared in good health and he certainly
likes Americans very much"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25
Stealing Not Always Wrong

Chicago, July 25.-"It's not wrong 10
steal for your mother or child. 1t would
be wrong TO steal for your husband or
yourself"
A remarkable confession tinged with
unusual philosophy was made yesterday
by Mrs. Nellie Hantz who planned and
executed robberies to provide for her aged
mother. Mrs. Hantz is charged by the
police with entering and robbing a score
OF homes on the North Side.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25
DUCHESS Of
MARLBOROUGH
NOT COMING

London. July 3.--The Duchess OF Marl-
borough has abandoned her proposed trip
to the United States this autumn owing
to her inability to complete a number of
things which she had planned and which
had been delayed because OF her cruise
I'm the Mediterranean with her father.
ut Is a deep regret to me-" the duchess
said. mot to see my American friends
this autumn. had anticipated the visit
pleasurably. but I have planned to do so
many things that II viii be impossible to
gct away at all this year.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25
BIG ATHLETIC MEETING
AT JAMESTOWN TODAY

New York, July 2.-Twenty-one ANA
teur athletic union championships will be
decided at the three days meet which will
be held at the jamestown Exposition be-
ginning today. The contests will embrace
every phase OF expert water work includ-
ing the various kinds Of swimming diving
and distance plungtng, together with
championship games Of water polo.
Practically every leading athletic club
In the United States will be represented
at this meet
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25
Mrs. Guild Is Ill

Boston. July 25-Mrs. Guild, wife OF
Gov. Guild, through the advice OF her
physician, has been compelled 10 de-
cline all invitations to public functions,
during Old Home Week.
Mrs Guild II much disappointed. as she
had been looking forward to entertain
ments with a great deal OF pleasure. but
as she Is not yet able to endure the fa-
tigiie which would follow reception. she
has been forbidden even to come to Bos-
ton To witness the mobilization OF the mil
tia during the celebration.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25
MRS. SHOALES' HAT MAY
NOW ADORN ANOTHER

Mrs. E~s 6scaies yesterfsy Npet . rae
valued az - So which was In package.
She stopped at n fruit stand on Exchange
place and Exchange streets. and placed
the package beside the stand while max
ing n purcha sc OF the fruiterer When she
left the stand she forgot the hat, and
when she returned for II a few minutes
later. Il had disappeared.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25
Defeated Hughes Bills

Albany, N. Y. July 2.-The extraordi-
nary session OF the Legislature adjourned
without day last evening The direct NOM
ination bill, recommended by the govern
or. which was defeated the last day of
the regular session, was beaten on the
assembly floor. So was the bill which
would have permitted the punishment
for contempt OF persons refusing informa-
ton to on-judicial investigating bodies
This was recommended by the governor
also,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25
Big Dividends

New York, July 25.-It Is figured that
the disbursements and interest payments
10 be made on and around Aug 1 will
aggregate s75.ooooco Arnalgamated Cop
per's dividend. calling for Ss.077.7eo. Is one
OF the large items. Illinois Central divi-
dend calls for s3.S2s.4oo and the United
States Steel corporation dividend to be
paid out at the end of the month calls
for s6,3o5, ,49e.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25
WOMAN MYSTERIOUSLY
STABBED IN HER HOME

Chicago, July @.-Mrs. Emanuel Bloom,
iis Belmont avenue, was mysteriously
stabbed and killed In her apartments
early today. Half an hour later her hus-
band was found unconscious on the
GROUND IN the rear Of thu fat buAAdinG.
evidently having Jumped from their nat
which n on the third floor.
Bloom was taken to a hospital. stili un-
conscious. A policeman was present to
guard him and he will be held under ar
rest until the mystery Is cleared up.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25

Washington. July 25.---The silver cup
which has arrived at New York. n gift
Of Sir Thomas Upton. to be offered as
n prize I'm n series Of races TO be run
by fishermen at Boston during Old
Home Week. will be admitted free OF
duty An order TO this effect was is
sued by Acting Secretary Reynolds OF
the treasury department.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25
CONGRESSMAN GRANGER
SAW YACHT LAUNCHED

Accompanied by his secretary, d. l.. d.
Granger went TO Newport Tuesday after
noon to attend the lanching of the sloop
ID. L. ID. Granger, named in his honor and
built by Theodore II. Bishop The sloop
Is 95 feet over all and handsomely ap-
pointed.
After the launching a luncheon was
served at the shops. where Congressman
Granger made a short speech.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25

the label
STATIONARY ENGINEERS.
Local 100 OF the International Union OF
Steam Engineers met in their hall on
Weybosset street last evening. There was
a good attendance and President Hibbits
occupied the chair. Two candidates were
initiated and one application received for
membership. Four applications for engi-
neers were received from employers but
only one could be filled as no member OF
the local is out OF employment. This Is
one good reason why non-union men
should join the organization. Employers
recognize the fact that when steam
engineer is taken into local 100 he Is
competent man. hence when In need OF
an engineer they apply to the local first
TO FIJI the vacancy Report OF progress
was received in the Brewery Workers
controversy. Under the head of the good
OF the order air compressors and carbonic
acid pumps was the educational feature.
The discussion was spirited, interesting
and instructive. All members and friends
are expected TO be present at the moon
light excursion next Saturday evening
Local 100 is In a hourishing condition
both financially and numerically.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25
MISS RYAN HIT BY CAR
RUNNING BOARD; HURT

While returning from Vanity Fair last
evening Jennie Ryan OF Boston approach
ed too close to the car track and was
struck by the running board of River
side electric.
The woman was thrown to the ground
with such force as to fracture her nose,
In addition to which she received minor
injuries. She was attended by DIR. Arthur
Platt at Riverside and later taken to the
Rhode Island hospital.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25
SISTERS FALL
HEIR To OVER
s40,000,000

Helena. Mont, July e5.-The Misses Ber-
tha and Frederika Volker and Miss Ken
ton Kepner have been apprised that after
three years litigation I'm the German
courts, they had been made heiresses TO
the estate OF their grandfather, valued at
$40 100000.
The young women will go to Germany
shortly.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25

lar report just issued, n Danish civil en-
gineer has succeeded in producing beer In
the form OF tablets. These are dissolved
In hot water, supplying. when cooled.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25
MAGIC HAIR STAIN.

For brown or black, prepared by
GEORGE oRMsBY. Wig Maker and
Hairworker. 1e9 fremont street. Boston
II IL simple. safe and easily applied: con.
tains no lead poisons; use II once and
you will never use any other BLAND
NC 4 BLANDINo. - Weybosset street.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25
Three At One Birth

Cushing. Me. July ga COW be-
longing to l.. A. Starrett Of Cushing
recently gave birth TO three calves. At
last accoI,t, Gaey were doing well.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25
STATIONARY ENGINEERS.

only those firms who have right to us
the label
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-25
rRIKE CALLED OFF.

The Building Trades council has called
on the strike on the postoffice building
and all the union men have returned 20
work on the uL.c>er>anding that In future
uDne but union e>ea ViIi be employed and
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-03-19
ASTOR RELATIVE
TO WE'D A PRINCE
BROTHER or PRINCESS OF WALES
SAID TO HAVE SELECTED ONE
or THE LANGHoRNE BEAU,
TIES FOR A WIFE.

LONDON, March 49, Society ii deep
ly interested In a rumor that Miss
Nora Langhorne, youngest of the five
handsome daughters OF G. b. Lang
horne of Albemarls County, Virginia
has captured the heart and received
an offer of the hand Of Prince Francis
Of Teck, the good looking brother Of
the Princess OF Wales.
That Prince Francis family was
willing that he should marry 4
WEALTHY American has been known for
some timo but Miss Langhorne he's
not a great fortune Her brotherin-
law, Waldorf Astor and the latter's
father. William Waldorf Astor. how
ever, have more money than they
know what to do with and are said to
be heartily in favor of an all anca
that would place them IN The inner
most circle of English society which
al IL we'll known, has not taken very
kindly to the elder Astor.
Should the alliance In question te
arranged. tha Astors will receive full
credit for the match as without a
handsome dot from them 1t would be
Impossible for Prince Francis TO think
scrioutly Of marrying The charming
VirginIan.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-03-19
ROOSEVELT CAUSE
|. OF PANIC, He SAYS
RIPLEY OF SANTA FEE DECLARES
PRESIDENTS BRUSH FIRES
LED TO BREAK IN PRICES
HARTMAN is TO QUIT.

Los Angeles, March lS.-In an in
terv.ew here this afternoon President
Ripley of the Santa Fe. who is now a
Santa Barbara Is quoted as saying
that President Roosevelt is re
sponsible for the present uncertain
conditions in Wall street and at
tributes the semi-pa ,ic to brush
fires which the president started"
Ripley said that because of the
general anti-railroad sentiment in
the country the Santa Fe was pre-.
pared TO inaugurate a policy of strict
conservatism in the matter of ex-
pendtures and that many contem
plated improvements in the com
pany's property would have to await
more favorable conditions.
Ripley is also quoted as saying that
he believes it is likely that Presi-
dent Hartman of the Union Pacific
will retire from active railroad life
within.a year.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-03-19
SUES As HEIR OF
SPANS EX-K|NC
NATURAL SON OF ALFONSO XII.
BEGINS LEGAL ACTION TO
RESTORE HIS RlGHTS-siNo.
Err CAUSE OF TROUBLE.

London. March 1S.-Reynolds' news
paper is authority for the statement
that a natural son of Alfonso XII.
of Spain has begun a suit for the es-
tablishmtnt of his rights TO a share
in the estate of the dead king. The
story \ that a few wears before his
death. Alfonco became enamored of
a beautiful singer named Helen SAM,
for whom and her offspring the king
fully provided by will.
Difficulties are reported to have
arisen lately between the exs scutors Of
the royal will and the heirs of Helea
SAM and her son is credited with the
intention of having his claim esiab-
shed legally any cost
sensr Nongues. a well known Re
publican deputy and lawyer. has been
retained in behalf of young SAM.
No date has yet been assigned for ?
hearing OF the cas- in the civil cou-t
Of Madrid The crown lawyers are
making de. perate efforts to secrre de
lay in the hope Of making settle
meut Il is doubtful if they will slc-
cesd. and If the action is fought some
remarkable details Of the kings last
affairs Of the heart win be disclosed.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-03-19
FAIRBANKS PAYS
TRIBUTE TO IRISH
VICE PRESIDENT THE PRINCIPAL
SPEAKER AT MOST ELABOR.
ATE ST. PATRIcK's DAY cELE-
BRATloN EVER HELD.

Chicago. March 1S.--A banquet held
az the Auditorium tonight under tn
auspices Of the i,ish Fellowship Cluh
was according TO its prnjec. ors the
mcst elaborate celebration Of ST. Pat
ricks's day ever held ia this country
Vice President Fairbanks was tho
guest OF honor and came io deliver
the chief address Of the dsy. Ifslwas
greeted at the banquet hall bv ILL
500 members OF the club and hair =
many lad -es we're present 40 ihs ban
ouet. Fairbanks spoke on the subject
The Irish in America.
Perions 20 his banquet speech tie
vice president made addresses at ST
Tgnatius coiieec the University uf Chi
coro AM held several imnrompiu re-
ccptious and ~ ended luncheon at
the Chicaeo Press Club where b. als7
delivered a speech.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-03-19
ARMY GUNS WERE
USED BY RA|DtRS
FINDING OF ORDNANCE DEPART
MENT is ANOTHER PROOF
AGAINST NEGROES.
MICROSCOPE WAS USED
To Determine n Discharged Shells.
Found on Brownsvilis Streets
Were Fired From Spring
field Guns.

Wash ing. on. March 49, Four rifles
from Company b. TWeaty-fifth infau-
Try were used in the Brownsville az
fray Of the ordnance department Of
the army can suhstantiate reports
sent TO "a senate committee on nili-
tary affairs today. concerning the mi
Gro coplc examinations Of the 50
shells picked up IN the streets OF the
town the morning following the shoot
ing.
All rifles in the possession Of N,
battalion at F IT Brown The night -
August i3 we're sent 10 The Spring
seld arsenal and Two shots fred from
each. The shells used were thence
comparsd with those picked M e
Brownsville and officers making te.s
reported thai 4 has heen denons'rs-
ted beyond dispute that fou- guns Of
Company b. were used IN discharsac
an the 80 shells
These reports " re made ? part ef
fhe committee records and Lie teaant
iIswlias -. the ordnarea 8e~a~tm tms7t
ard G A. S1souer. expert faspectnr -
earges used in IA mannf ciure af
musiets al the Springfield arsenal a-e
ready TO go on the stand - exnla
The reports and be erossexanined
cc-cerning them4
Two OF comnaHy B's rifles. sald .
have ben used p the afraY veT's
Kept IN the siorefa';ss Under lock.
the kew Of which rs in the posses
sion Of former oaar rermasier Ser
rcaut Walker NcCrr,iz and the other
Two rfes w-re said g have been l.
~Ded private Joseph L N1lso1 aad
Thomas Tayicr.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-03-19
HARTMAN SEES
BRIGHTER FUTURE
RAILROAD KING SAYS FiNAN.
ciAL CONDITIONS WILL I'M
PRovE--DouBTS GOOD OF
RECENT CRASH GAINS.

New York. March 1s.-E II. Hauf
man returned to this city today. He
expressed the opinion that the finan.
cal situation lis gong TO improve
from now on" Continuing he said:
THE decline in the stock market
was due to a combination of cireum
stanccs-a combination Of men and
circumstances. Some Of those men
made a lot Of money as a result. bui
/ don't think It will do them much
good n he end"
Hartman laughed at the report
that during the recent liquidation Of
stocks the Union Pacific had dis
posed of large quantities OF its stocb
holdings in other roads properties
He said there was no foundation
whatever for The story.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-03-19
SEES No DANGER
IN STOCK PANIC
ExSEcRETARY SHAW SAYS NO
CAUSE FOR COMMERCIAL W
coLLApsEs.
VALUES NOT IMPAIRED
He Declares Because Of Stock Manip-
uIation--Raii Facilities Below
Needs; Warts More
Tracks Laid

New York, March 1S~The 4 setih
cmolinians Of New York gave theIr
first annual dinner tonight. with tor
MGR Secretary Of the Treasury Shaw.
President Woodrow Wilson. OF
Princeton, and Judge Joseph A. Me-
Cullough. Of Sout b Carolina, ais the
principal speakers,
President Wilson had for his sul-
iect: South Carolinas Nest Famous
Statesman John Calhoun, and AZ crs
paying tribute TO him. discussed ma
tiunal matters.
shaw. in respondiassto the toast
"The United States. took occasion
10 refer 70 the railroad situation, say
ing among other things:
No Danger IN Stock Panic.
There have recently been given
ont anumber Of peBaimistc inter-
views, and On Thursday last there oc
cured d serious local panic. the fe-
suit of psychological and not logical
cpnses.
Not until apprehension OF danger
resulting from repeated predictions
|cf evil leads to less acreage planted,
less raw material purchased fos far
tories, less labor employed. and cur
tailment In consumption gen narallg,
viii we suffer commercial colausea.
let IL be understood that hc who iil-
rests his money II rtlilroad cgtRn-
sion or h railroad equipment saalI
be as safe and us secure from the
reckless ambition OF The rnanipulat6r
On the one hand and from the reck
less ambition Of the demas3wns On
the ether, as the man VINO elects to
invest in farm lands town lots,
nires factories on forests.
Pail Facilities Below Needs.
"Our circulation only ls congeste N
y other words. orr transportation
ABILITIES are far below our needs.
make the assertion that we are now
Us much in need Of double tracked
transcontinental railroads as we were
in need Of these Ices. The
combined railroads could not trans
port an army with necessary supplies
TO the Pacific coast in -.xleen months.
Dur salvation lies In the fact that mo
Nfmy will be needed on the Pacific
doast or elsewhere AT least let ns I.
Concluded on Second Page.)
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-03-19
FISH NOW AN. EXECUTIVE.

New York. March 1s.-Stuyvesant
Fish. former president of the Illiaois
Ceztial and recently elected a direc-
tor Of the Missouri Pacific. was TO-DAY
elected member of the executive
committee of that company at a meet
ing of the board of directors. All
officers Of the company were re
elected at the same meeting.