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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-21
EMPLOYERS ATTITUDE
TOWARD GUARDSMEN

Washington. Aug. n.-Interesting in
formation as to the attitude of large FIRMS
and corporations toward men who join
the National Guard and who may be alb
sent on important military duty. is set out
in the annual report OF Gen. Greedy. who
ommanded the northern division during
the last fiscal year.
Inquiries on these lines were addressed
TO the adttant general of the states in the
northern division. To the question as to
wether members OF the National Guard
who are In the public service are deprived
of any portion OF their regular wages.
while absent on military duty, three states
reported no; seven mo, with excep-
tions. and two yes In part or I'm while
To the question whether IL is the custom
OF large firms and corporations to make
reductions In wages for such absence.
eight officers reported yes" and four
''yes, with exceptions"
Three officers reported yes; three
mo- and six mo. with exceptions
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-21
GREAT fire DAMAGE
IN BAY STATE FORESTS

Boston. Aug 21.-The unusually dry
condition OF the forests and woodlands
throughout the state. caused by the alb
sence OF any copious rain during the past
month, has been responsible to large ex-
tent for the great damage to Massachu-
setts forests caused by forest fires of inn
mense proportions which have swept
through Southeastern Worcester county.
the Cape Cod districts and parts OF Ply
mouth and Bristol counties. About 100
acres OF woodland have already been
RACED TO the ground and I'm several cases
the flames have not yet been stopped on
their march OF destruction through val
uable timber lands More than 300 men
are engaged I'm different sections I'm fight
Ing the fires.
The extensive fires which have depleted
Cape Gods forests have had their origin
mainly in small blazes caused by sparks
falling from locomotives.
The most extensive fire is that now
raging In the Douglas woods" one Of
the richest areas Of timber land I'm the
state. The flames In that section have al
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-21

To the inquiry as to whether employers
are generally disposed to discharge or look
upon with disfavor such of their employees
as may be national guardsmen, when thus
necessarily absent, two officers reported
no; three mo, with exceptions" four
yes and three "yes, with exceptions"
To the inquiry as to whether the fact
of a man being a National Guardsman
initiates against him when applying for
work, nine officers reported yes: to the
question whether there was any difficulty
experienced in keeping organizations filled
with desirable men. The causes for this
are set down in influence OF labor unions,
lack of interest in military affairs. pros
porous times and plenty of work, made
quate pay and allowances. Seven officers
reported ''yes," and five 'yes, with excep-
tions.' to the inquiry whether labor
unions oppose recruiting.
The remedy suggested was that the lat
ter be educated to a full understanding
that the guard shall not be looked upon
as enemies.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-21

son, shall be deemed a public lodging
house within the meaning OF this act.
Sec. 2, requiring a license from the
board over which you preside.
Sec. 3, an inspection by the building
inspector. as prerequisite, and Sec. a
certiflcation by the health department,
neither OF which Is in evidence.
The rules of the city governing such
places require "all floors and stairways
TO be sound, smooth and either painted
or shellacked." Did you see any compff-
anoe with this?
''All bedsteads must be single and OF
iron" The ones In use at this place are
wood and canvas!
Mattresses must be covered with a
waterproof covering" Did you find one
in the dormitory?
''The floors OF water closets must be
made waterproof TO the satisfaction OF
the superintendent OF health; and every
lodging house must be furnished with one
or more lavatories, and shower bath
with hot and cold water, or other suitable
means for bathing satisfactory 10 the
superintendent OF healths"
IF these points were given the solicitor.
they being quoted In my note TO you OF
Continued on Page seven.)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-21
THIS PASTOR
CHARMS SNAKES
IN THE PULPIT

Nashville, Ind. Aug. 2.-The Rev.
William Grabb, pastor OF the Church OF
the First Born, is adding hundreds to his
flock by demonstrating the power OF his
creed with rattlesnakes.
He declares that nothing can bring
harm to true worshippers and says he can
handle any kind OF snakes under Divine
protection without injury.
To prove his faith rattfesuHkes caught
in the woods few days ago were taken
TO the church and he was asked to prove
his sincerity. He took them out OF the
box wrapped them about his neck and
thus adorned exhorted his hearers.
Many sinners went to the mourners'
bench after the demonstration
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-21
neck BROKEN
BY DENTIST
WITH A PULL

Chicago. Ill, Aug. 21.-George Davis IS
years old, died yesterday at the County
hospital from broken neck suffered
dentist. The case. 1t is declared, is with
out precedent in the history of the hos
pital. DIR. A. B. Ustace. who conducted
the examination. said
Davis told me that he had had a molar
tooth extracted by a dentist two weeks
ago. He said II was a big tooth and that
the dentist had trouble taking It out. The
dentist was forced to jerk at the tooth
several times before Il was finally with
drawn.
II made an examination and found that
his neck was broken and that the attack
OF paralysis and the pain in his spine was
due to the injury"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-21
BIG RAILROAD
MERGER ACCOMPLISHED

Trenton, NJ. j.. Aug 2l-Foliowing a
stockholders meeting in Newark yester-
day. articles were filed in the office OF the
secretary of state last evening merging
the North Jersey Street Railway company,
the Jersey City. Hoboken e. Paterson
Street Railway company and the United
Street Railway company Of Central Jer-
sey into one company, to be known as
the Public Service Railway company
The capital stock OF the new COM
pany thus formed is SIS, 900 900. or 81. 600 900
less than the aggregate outstanding
stock OF the three companies in the mer-
ger. The A,o00.0o0 of stock OF the United
Street Railway company of Central Jer-
sey will be exchanged for 50 0oo, 900 OF the
stock of the consolidated company, and
the stock OF the two other companies
share for share
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-21

Newport, Aug. 1.-The second round Of
the national tennis tournament here today
furnished material for much guess work
by the tennis enthusiasts who try to pick
the winners beforehand each day. The up
sets which have occurred in the sectional
championships all over the country made
their appearance in the national matches
yesterday when Karl H. Behr. the inter
national player. was defeated by r. III.
Palmer.
The usual defaults found their way into
the second round today, J. A. c. Colston
and Robert Leroy gaining their places
through the non-appearance OF w. G.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-21

The second day of the second week OF
the masters hearing upon the competency
OF Mrs. Eddy opened at 1886 a. M. when
the masters appeared upon the bench.
William r. Chandler. senior counsel fol
the next friends" addressed the court
as follows:
MAY Il please the court II will
doubtless be a relief To the masters to
be informed that the counsel for the
next friends have this day filed with
the clerk OF the court a motion for the
dismissal of the pending suit and that
they hereby withdraw their appear
ance before the masters without ask
ing from them any finding upon the
question submitted to them by Judge
Chamberlin.
There are many reasons for this
action. The principal one arises from
a consideration OF the unprofitableness
OF any immediate result OF decision
in our favor upon the exact issue as
now framed; compared with the bur-
dens and disadvantages TO be endured
by us, both before and after such
decision.
'aThe suit has been almost wholly
altruistic In its nature. and not single
dollar OF the large fortune whose ex-
istence Is disclosed or which might pc
enlarged IN consequence OF TINS SUIT
can become at this time the property
of the next friends There are also
reasons sentimental In their charac--
ter overcoming the strong desire OF
the next friends TO prove the tacts
and vindicate the reasons upon which
the suit has been baSed-whtch, how
ever, is now hereby dismissed.
Mr.. Chandler then read to the court
the formal motion for withdrawal OF
the suit as filed with the clerk OF the
court. as follows.
state OF New Hampshire. In the SUI
perrur rUurt,- tf-rriei-T
Eddy VS. Fry, et al.
The counsel for the next friends i'm the
above suit I'm their behalf nave the court
that their petition In the suit he dismissed f;
and they do hereby dismiss the same.
Motion to Proceed
Mr.. streeter, counsel Tor Mrs. Eddy, In
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-21

PRINCE WILHELM
IS NOW ON HIS
WAY TO NEWPORT

Prince Wilhelm OF Sweden having con-
cluded his stay at Norfolk. Va. is today
aboard the Swedish cruiser Fylgia, en-
functions have been arranged for the
princes entertainment, beginning tomor-
row and concluding Saturday night with
return dinner and ball to be given by
the prince aboard the Fylgia.
The Fylgia is due at Newport early to-
morrow morning The first of the recep-
tions there will be by Mr. and Mrs. Stuy-
vesant Fish at Crossways at IL o'clock
tomorrow.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-21
BENSON CONVICTED OF
VAST LAND FRAUDS

San Francisco. Aug. 21.--After a
hard fought trial. John A. Benson. a
wealthy real estate dealer here. has
been convicted in connection with the
national land frauds. Benson was the
operator for the erm Of Benson q
HYDE.
Benson defrauded the government of
at least 100000 acres OF fos st land
by fraudulent manipulating land under
the forest reserve act
Judge De Haven fixed Thursday next
az the time for passing sentence. The
punishment provided by statute Is
fine OF not less than $1,000 and i'm
prisonment for not less than two years.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-21
WEATHER NOTES

A barometric depression overlies the
North Atlantic coast this morning IL has
caused light showers during the past "a
hours in the eastern Lake region, the
Ohio Valley and the Atlantic states. Rain
Is falling this morning at scattered points
in the Ohio Valley and the North Allan
tc states. High temperature prevails
along the Atlantic coast. An area OF hign
pressure covers the interior OF the coun-
try where n is causing fair weather to
prevail n has caused q decided c'ianse
20 cooler over the Lake region ana the
Middle Mississippi Valley. II will prob
ably govern the weather conditions In the
vicinity OF Providence tonight and Thurs
day causing fair weather 10 prevail, with
lower temperature tonight
NJ f. BLYSTONE.
Local Forecaster.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-21
Next Friends File Motion for
Dismissal of Suit--"Un-
profitableness of Any Inn
mediate Result of a De-
sion" the Principal Rea-
son Given by Ex-senator
Chandfer--Mrs. Eddy's At
tOrney Opposes rlOtion, but
Masters Can Do Nothing.

Concord N. H. Aug 2IThe famous suit equity brought
March last by George W. Glover of Mrs Mary Baker
c. Eddy and Others friends against Calvin s. Frye
and Others accounting of the property of the aged
founder and head of the Christian Science church,
abrupt end today.
Immediately after the opening of court in the continued
hearing regarding Mrs Eddys competency before Judge Edgar
Adrch and his William E. Chandler senior counsel
for the friends that for the friends
had filed with the of the motion the dismissal of
the He said that there for this action
but the principal he unprofableness of any imme
dae result decision favor upon the
framed compared with the burdens and disadvantages
be endured by u.s. both before and after such decision
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-21
FARE EVADER HURT
JUMPING FROM BOAT

A man. who gave his name As Matthew
Killourhy, and address of Laoonia, n. H.,
arrived In this city this morning from
New York on the JOY liner Tennessee.
Whether he was broke or wished to get
his transportation free is not known. but
as the steamer was docking at o'clock
this morning he made flying jump from
the main deck TO the wharf. with the In
tent to evade payment OF fare, the police
cay. His attempt to do this and escape
was frustrated because his jump resulted
in n severe sprain of the left ankle. which
disabled him and caused him removal 20
the Rhode Island hospital
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-21

ready devastated 5000 acres In Massachu-
setts and caused great damage on the
Connecticut side OF the border Begin
ming In Douglas, the flames have eaten
their way into the towns OF Sutton, Web
ster. Millbury. Oxford and Uxbridge, and
are still spreading.
From Bourne. the centre OF the fire in
the Cape Cod district, the flames have
spread To Kingston. Plymouth. Sandwich
and Falmouth At Whitman and East
Bridgewater another fire damaged about
lb0 acres Of forest land. Hanover. Rock
land, Fall River and Swansea also have
suffered.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-21
HON. WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN,

the Rockford Chautauque. Where is the
silver lining?'
With words OF encouragement to the
train crew and other passengers. who all
escaped unintured. Mr.. Bryan Joined the
line of refugees who wended their way up
the track for more than a mile and half.
At Belevidere Mr.. Bryan took trolley
and made the Chautauaue grounds behind
/ schedule time.
The wreck on the Northwestern which
delayed Mr.. Bryan was caused by the
baggage car taking an open switch. Three
coaches were dtched Mr. Bryan was in
one OF the day coaches that was derailed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-21
Tennis tourney
ON.SEC0ND ROUND

Grant and w. r.. Howe.
The match, which was featured on the
championship court today, was that be-
tween Irving c. Wright oqd F. G. Col
ston. Last year Wright ranked 10th and
Colston 18th in the national standing, but
Colston has gained considerable prestige
this year by his defeat OF Clother at
Longwood.
All the other leaders were scheduled 10
play during the day, including Beals G..
Wright and r.. ID. Little, who did not ap-
pear on the courts yesterday. The con-
testants were favored with another clear.
warm day.
Continued en- Page ~
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-21

chicago. Aug, s1.-A dispatch to the
Tribune from Belevidere, Ill. says:
As william Jennings Bryan adjusted his
necktie and brushed the cinders from his
trousers after emerging from a wreck near
here yesterday on the Chicago and North
western road, he refectively murmered:
-Four"
Then drawing out his diary. he noted
down the location and the date with these
words: Fourth time a wreck has occur
red on my various Journeys 70 speak at
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-21
HOW's THIS;
ICE BARONs'
REIGN OVER

Rhinelander Wis, Aug al. NJ. Dar-
row. connected with the paper mills here,
claims TO have discovered in a waste prod
uct of the mills a preparation which will
preserve ice indefinitely.
The compound. II is said. can be manu-
factured at cost of AZ cents for 1000 ga,-
Ions. Housekeepers can buy one cake OF
ice. coat IL. and have no need to trouble
the ice man again all summer.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-21

her behalf presented a motion that the
masters proceed with the hearing, and de-
terInine her competency to manage her
business affairs
Mr.. Streeter. I'VE should show you that
on Feb. IL 1901, Mrs. Eddy began to ar
range for the management of her prop
erty for the rest Of her life and to pro-
vide for her kindred during that time We
should be able to show YOU that Mrs.
Eddy was dealing with her business mat
ters with sagacity and, so far as her next
OF kin are concerned. as a noble Christian
woman
1--WE have no power TO prevent the next
friends from making an unconditional sur
render in the middle OF this suit, this
wicked assault upon an aged lady, an hon.
ored citizen of New Hampshire. the
founder and head Of a great religious or
ganization with thousands OF devoted fol-
lowers"
Mr. Streeter reviewed the institution and
progress OF this suit which he character
lied as primarily the assault OF great
newspaper upon a great religion, re-
ligion which its founder had designed to
promote after her death by the use Of a
large part OF her fortune.
Charge Collapsed
Mr.. Streeter went over the steps
taken by tho original defendants and
by Mrs. Eddy I'm response TO his suit.
showing that Mrs. Eddy has submit
ted herself In all respects TO the wishes
OF the masters to further their In
vestlgation.
Not one word OF testimony has been
introduced. said Mr.. Streeter, TO show
that one dollar OF her money has
ever been misappropriated. The charge
OF her Incompetence has completely
collapsed
IL IL now stated in the press that
the next friends will abandon this suit
for the purpose OF awaiting Mrs.
Eddy's death and then contesting her
will.
Continued on Page ssvsn-l
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-21
Sultan's Troops Beat Tribesmen

Tansier, Aug. 1.-THE ssiten's troops
are reported to- save again defeated a
great force OF the Kmass tribesmen In
whose territory Caid Sir Harry MacLean
has been held captive. Many OF the
Moors were killed and several OF their
villages were burned
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-21
Forest Fires Under Control

Plymouth, Mass, Aug. n-JThe fire
wardens felt confident today that the for
est fire which has been raging since Sun
day In the western portion OF the town,
near the Plympton and Kingston borders.
had finally been brought under control
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-12-26
SALOON MONEY FOR CHURCH
A'%s"iar income TO Des MIoincs Con.
SreSatIon to Prevent Prosecution

Des Moines, Dec. 24.-That the
,u til4 CHURCHES Of God had accented
from :&en> to twenty doAars per; month
from three saloons for, non prosecu-
rion was the staten tent made by the
rev. M. l.. Everett, former pastor,
oeIore the Des MQines Associated
Charities.
IL mad been suspected that the sys
tematic begging which this church
! mas been doing, .ostensibly for the
poor, was not honest Everett's tes-
(imony was the climax OF. an inves-
tigation. He resigned his passionate
because he distrusted the stewards.
lie helped detectives and brought
proof that several solicitors for the
church had fine dinner short time
aso on money which they had solic-
iIed TOT the poor. The grand iurv
Will be asked to investigate the mat
ter.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-12-26

ing roles in Daniel Boone" are In
a hospital here, suffering from ugly
wounds Inflicted by large volt
which is used in the play. They were
attacked In the scene whore Daniel.
Boone reScueS his sweetheart front
thc den Of wolves into which an In4
dian had thrown her. -
When Miss Leslie was thrown into
lhc den the wolf. which had neyef
before been vicious, instantly bit her..
end O'Shca leaped into tho den and
dragged her away. The animal them
attacked O'Shea, fearfully gAstling5o
his leg. Bob" Harris, a CataHba
Indian. who was standing near, rmglaSi
ed to their assistance and drove tho
Gnimal back into its den. .$%
THO audience was in an upro8r
when it was realized that the attack
."r IN" wolf was real, The wounds
Will keep Miss Leslie and O's5hsss on
mo STAGE for some time. lV$ss M
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-12-26

furnishing the Christmas dinner for
the American Prince and his fam
lily.
Being so evenly matched in size
complexion. quality, and good looks
it seems an unSpcakable cruelty to
both by selecting either at the cX-
pensc Of the other, 50 they both are
sent on the .unrcturning journey
bearing the loyalty Of the great ON
Dire State Of the South, closely fol
lowed by the cnyious admiration OF
the entire animal kingdom Of GcOr-
gia.
Mrs. Longyt, cot, who is POstmis-
tre5s here. has boon feeding the pos
sums for mountaineering thCE
mostly or DCrSimmOnS.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-12-26
POSSrMS FOR WHITE HOUSE
Sent by Mrs. Longstrcct for "Amcri.
can PrinCc'S' Dinner.

Gainesville, Ga. Dec. 24.--Tw0
fat Dossums were shipped from hero
by Mrs. Helen y. Lonstreet, widow Of
the Confederate General. to make q
part Of the Christmas cheer at the
White House. On the box in which
the 'Dossums were sent Mrs. Long
street Denncd the following:
TO President Roosevelt, White House.
Washington, D. c.:
These opossums surrendered near
the "Wrens Nest" Atlanta, both COM
tending smilingly for the honor OF
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-12-26
FLorrd has done :;

We don't know how, rich We are.
nor how precious and multitudinous
isod's gifts to us are until we take an
inventory OF our. Stockton blessings
When you look at others, with their
|, r.. lands and gold, 1892
Think that Christ has promised Won
81, his wealth untold. -, }.
EGnlnt your many blessings money
--5&:N cannot buy. = -,
Your reward in heaven nor your
/ home on high.
- y, now thankful we ought to be if
death, which brings 80 much sadness
ana gloom and 'sorrow in, It's train:
mas not this year crossed THE tbresh-
mold OF our homes and caused the
deep. dark and solemn fall with
leaden weight upon our heart. O.
win what unmcasured gratitude and
love and praise. We ought to look
ND to our heavenly Father, If around
QUIZ tlreside and family board there
are no vacant chairs: yes, We NAV
nave had sorrow, but If we have
Deen patient. submissive and obedI-
Ont. God has made these very sor-
rows immune to. our good. : What.
ever our past has been, whatever we
nave suffered and endured. we oueht
TO take courage, look up. thank God,
ana rejoice that though tired and
weary. and wounded In the conflict,
we nave not been overcome.
FOR real wealth, abiding wealth.
.Slortons riches consists not so much
I'm what we have, as in the will the
desire and power to Il Sc what we
nave IN the best possible way to the
slory OF God and for the highest good
or humanity. SO let us not only be
!thankful ourselves, but let us helm
nthers. even those who feel that they
nave nothing to be thankful for. Let
us help them see what they have nor
seen and feel what they have not
felt. That they have so much, O, to
thanF for. One Of the greatest
charmS Of human life is that It is
clothe d with the. power to be han
Ply and create happiness for Others.
II Goa has blessed us, let us thank
lllm and use whatever blessings he
mas given for purposes, the noblest
anu pest, If Affections have come
our way let us be thankful that a
merclful Father has made even these
DRESSINGS In disguise. O give thanks
unto the Lord always and every
"here, for he is good and his mercy
cndureth forever.
Praise We the Lord
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-12-26
ADJOURNED COURT.
Judge Burdctt Allows Jurors Timc
TO Reach Home For Christmas

Judge Burdett after holding court
until eleven O'Clock this morning dis
missed the jurors who have been
nearing the case OF Carsey against
Pfaff and Smith until Thursday morn
ing In order that those living out Of
the city would be able to reach home
before Christmas.
The case will hardly be complct-
ed before the last Of the week.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-12-26

Pastor Of the Wesleyan Methodist
Church; of Parkcrsb,Irg at the
UMicn Thanksgiving Services

That this day has been designated
as a day Of thanksgiving and prais-
es, furnishes no argument that be-
ingst as dependent as We are, with
such4nlightg: $ob ilgati ons tresttrsg .9tpon
MS, should ever at any tffHI5ee or under
any circumstances withhold that.