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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-09
THE LOUISIANA
BETTER THAN
CONNECTICUT

washington, Aug. 9-After a year OF
speculation and conflicting claims the
relative speed or the big battieships Con-
necticut and Louisiana have been for
nslly established.
On the face OF the returns the p.tvsts
built louisiana has slightly better rec
ord Her speed is given by the bureau ul
steam engineering as 1888 knots, made on
four-hours continuous test year ago
With her propellers making l276S revolu-
lions per minute.
The Connecticuts trial was made during
the night and completed today on the run
from Rockland, Me, TO Provncetown,
Mass. The result Is disclosed I'm the fol-
lowing telegram received at the navy de-
partment from Capt Glover. the presi-
dent OF the trial board at Provincetown:
THE Connecticut finished very success
ful four-hours trial at 4:30 this a. m =,
average speed 1878 knots"
The Connecticut and Louisiana are sis
ter ships. the former built at the New
York navy yard and the latter by the
Newport News Shipbuiding company.
At the navy department Il is pointed
put that the Connecticut on this trial
was carrying $50 tons more weight than
was the Louisiana on her trial. which
caused her to draw FIVE inches more wa
ter. Therefore. Il Is asserted, that II al
iowances are made for these conditions
the Connecticut's performance is really
superior On the other hand, the private
Bhfpbuffders assert That the fact that fFI
louisiana had her trial whe nthe ship
was brand new while the Connecticut had
years shaking down confirms the su-
perierity In speed OF the former boat.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-09
CLAUDE sPARY
SAID To HAVE
GONE SOUTH

Caude w. Spary the well-known from
bone player, has left the city. 1t is claimed.
and apparently broken his musicians
union agreement, as well as his contract
with Leader Fay OF the American band.
1t Is stated that he will join Finney's band
at the jamestown exposition.
The Providence Musical Protective
union, Local 1885, had an agreement with
the American band when II undertook the
concerts for the city. The union agreed
10 provide Mr.. Fay with certain players
and among them was Mr. Spary. In ad-
dition. the American band leader had II
Is claimed, a personal contract with Mr.
Spary 10 play with the band until Sept 30
The union. II was said, will communi-
cate with Mr.. Finney. whose band Is a
union one. and ask that Mr.. Spary be pro-
hiblted from playing with this organiza-
ton until he had fulfilled his Providence
agreement
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-09

BRIBERY RUNOR
At THE HUB

Boston. Aug. 9.-The corridors outside
the grand jury room at the Suffolk coun-
ty court house were thronged today, prac-
tically the entire membership OF the Bos-
ton common council having been sum-
moned TO appear before the grand jury
In cc-nection with the rumors OF bribery
alleged to have been practiced In connec-
ticl with the recent loan bill. In addition
TO the common council men, more than
40 witnesses, mostly Chinese were await
Ing their tu-rs to appear before the grand
Jury &c give evidence against nine Chi
nese who Gce neld for murder OF three
OF their countrymen in Chinatown last
week.
District Attorney Moran said today
that the Chinese case would be disposed
OF first. Then will follow t-o l:-inor
cases. after which tire .,ribery iave-t.ca-
tion will be taken up. Before going into
the grand Jury room each rlsr.Ser of the
common coucil will be cxaminct r-ivately
by the district attorney In his Office.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-09
SOME: STOCKS
MADE A NET
LOW RECORD

New York. Aug. s.-Severai stocks quot
ed in New York fell TO net low record lev
els today. Notable among them was
Standard OIL. which at one time during
the day reached 466. the lowest point
touched by that stock In many years. A
little later the stock was offered at 4I5.
but there were no bids in the market.
Several years ago Stanrard OIL sold above
$500 per share and todays price indicates
a shrinkage in value computed or the total
capital stock OF more than $500. 10000
Other stocks that sold at a new low
level today were the common and pre-
fcr.rl shares OF the Interchangeable Metro
politan company. which is the corporation
operating the consolidated traction lines
on Manhattan island. Interborough-M Met
ropolitan common sold at 11A and the pre-
ferred at 33ls These figures are just
about one-hef the prices at whic hthe
stocks sold several months ago.
The general stock market was weak to-
day. There was no news To account for
the falling away OF prices and no excite
ment on the stock exchange.
The desire to sell was not especially ur-
gent. but there seemed to be little or no
demand for stocks and In order to effect
sales brokers were obliged TO accept con-
stantly lower prices.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-09
sW|NDLERs COT
s27O0 FROM
LOWELL BANK

Lowell. Mass. Aug. "a stranger CIV
inG his name as Charles Benson of Bos-
ton, succeeded in swindling the Traders
National bank OF this city out OF $27Oo.
Benson was a man of respectable appear
ance and bore every evidence OF pros
perity. He was introduced to the offi-
GERS OF the Traders bank today by per-
sons known to the bank. and with whom
the bank has had many dealings, and
who are supposed to have been wholly
sincere.
Benson represented to the bank Off
cials that he had a bank account In Bos-
ton OF about s11 900. and he desired to cash
a check for $2700, in order that he might
purchase a liquor saloon property In this
city.
Believing the man to be honest. and re-
lying upon the character OF his sponsors.
the bank officials cashed the check. Later
IL was learned that the check was abso-
luteiy worthless.
The officials OF the bank issued state
ment after the news OF the transaction
had become public, in which they said
that the character of the transaction was
such that the bank was insured against
any loss.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-09
USED FALSE KEY TO
ENTER AND ROB STORE

William Peters. ~ years old. was
caught at $3.50 this morning breaking
into the store of Giuseppe Acceto,
which he had entered by. opening n
side door with false key. and II
was found that he had. stolen n dollar.
The capture was made by Acceto,
who was on an early morning watch.
as he has been missing money from
his store. The boy in Juvenile court
this morning pleaded guilty and was
bound over to the grand jury In surety
OF $500.
The boy Is already on probation for
truancy. Tho key ho used is one o..
his house door keys. and he admitted
having been In the store before.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-09
TELEGnAPHEhS'
Strike TIES
Up BUSINESS

Chicago. Aug e-Since midnight. when
200 operators struck. rather than work
with strike breakers at Los Angeles, there
was little business in the Chicago offices
OF the Western Union Telegraph company.
Only six wire chiefs and four veteran
telegraph operators were left In the main
Chicago office when the union men. In
answer To a whistle. rushed from their
keys The strike order issued by the ex-
ecutive board OF the Chicago local union
10 The night operators applies also TO day
operators. thus affecting 700 men In the
main Chicago office during day hours.
The tickers were almost entirely out OF
business early In the day and the man In
charge declared that they had no idea
when conditions would improve. About
20 operators were at work In the rooms OF
the Western Union and the officials OF the
company declared that they expected
many more today. Wesley Russell. the
general secretary of the union. however
declared that the company would not be
able 10 man the wires.
There were no signs OF disosder but
Chief OF Police Shippy detailed 50 patrol
men TO see that no crowds congregated
about the Western Union building or the
board Of tFade---
PRESIDENT CLOWRY'S STATEMENT.
New York. Aug. 9-Col Clowry, presi-
dent and general manager of the Western
Union Telegraph company. today gave out
the following statement in relation TO the
strikes at Los Angeles and Chicago:
ION July 2Sd. an operator at Los Ange-
les was charged with maliciously delaying
traffic. AS a careful Investigation which
occupied several days showed conclusive
ly that he was guilty OF deliberately OBJ
structing traffic on important circuits. he
was discharged.
"A petition signed by other employees
OF the office reoGesri-g his rei-statenea.,
was thercC-o2 o-Ssented 10 the local JU-
perinteE1ens AID vlen lie ciynera wer-
advised tlCt tho comp NJ would not tol.
crate the n,a,icto1c oe'G.irs OF imro-t-
ant ressss-s. ana tnat the discharged
operator would ncs bc 70 e,npioJol, the
majority OF tae operating fCrco quit Uo.k
take their places from nearby points and
at II o'clock last night the operators in
the Chicago office employed on Western
circuits. acting in conformity With re7o-
lutions understood to have been adopted
by the local union organization refused
TO work with the non-union men at Les
Angeles, and when this was insisted on,
they quit work in a body.
THE Chicago operators have presented
no grievances and the present movement
Is an attempt to enforce the closed shop
rule, which if successful would take con-
troll OF the company's affairs out OF its
own hands. Such condition as has been
repeatedly shown is irimical to the conf
Dental and responsible character OF the
companys relation TO the United States
government and to the public"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-09
EDDY vs.. FRYE
CASE IS BEING
TRIED TO-DAY

Concord " H.. Aug. 9-At an adjourn
ed meeting in the case OF Eddy VS.. Frye
before Magistrate f. r. Cook today John
w. Kelly. one OF the counsel for the plain
tins OF next friends" asked the magis-
trate TO rule upon the question left open
last week on the right OF the plaintiffs TO
take depositions I'm this city. Mr.. Kelly
said that II the decision was favorable
his side would stop the taking OF deposit
tions In Boston tonight and go on I'm this
city at Q o'clock tomorrow morning.
After a private conference with counsel.
Magistrate Cook announced that the meet
ing was adjourned TO the hour mentioned
by Mr. Kelley, but said he would mako
no decision at this time on the question
at issue.
II is known that at the meeting tomor
row the counsel for the plaintiffs will
p.ecs their right 10 go on with the eXam-
nation OF C. A. Frye. the secretary TO
Mrs. Eddy.
Daring the argument of the case today
M. Kelly said that the Illness OF Joseph
Armstrong has prevented the counsel for
the plaintiffs from obtaining an yinfor-
nation in regard 10 that gentleman's
business dealings WITH Mrs. Fsddy3- IN MS
much as counsel for the other side has
refused to submit TO the plaintlff's coun-
sci for inspcctcn documents covering
those relations urcn the manner I'm which
Mrs ECdy's pusiress has been admins
tered Of late
Mr. Kelly said that the next friends"
case hinged TO a considerable degree on
these depcsitions as the only way in
which Information could be gained in re-
gard TO the business OF Mrs EDDY was
by the examination OF Messrs Armstrong
and Frye.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-09
COMMITTEE IS
To INVESTIGATE
THE TAXATION

Boston. Aug. e.-At a meeting OF the
executive council today. Gov. Guild made
the following nominations of the three
expert members OF the special committee.
which will Investigate the taxation ques-
ton. and report 10 the next legislature:
P-of. Charles j. Bullock, assistant pro-
sity; Bernard Early. for 10 years chair
man OF the board of assessors OF Newton,
and III. Eustis Newton OF Everett, a for
mer mayor of that city, and a former
member OF the legislature.
The legislative members OF the commit
tee appointed at the close OF the session
are Senators Guy w. Cox OF Boston, and
William j. Bullock OF New Bedford; Eep
resentatives Charles ". Blanchard OF
Somerville. Clarence j. Fogg OF Newbury-
port Howard h. Hlldram OF Bostch, and
Richard s. feeling of Boston.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-09

TO GREET \. {.
FIRE VETERANS s

Portsmouth. N. H., Aug. S--The annual
muster OF the New England States Veterr
an Firemens league will be held in this
city next Thursday. Already over 30 en-
gnes have been entered, and II Is figured
that at least IS will come. The railroads
will all give special rates for companies
and machines.
The local firemen will act as escort to
the veterans. Capt. c. B. Hoyt OF the
local militia will be chief OF staff. The
locations of the companies will not be
determined until after the drawings We'd
nesday night.
The play-out will be held on Almshouse
field. The stands for the engines and the
playing platform have been laid. and the
tanks for the suction pipes are being
built.
The judges selected at Boston by the
committee were: President John H. Bar
Der of Central Falls, r. !; John d. Ran.
dali of Portsmouth. w. r. Maybury OF
East Braintree, Mass; A. r. Dunham Of
Central Falls, George Gushing OF Hing
ham, Mass; George II. Blatchford OF
Cambridge, James II. walker or toweft.
and A. l.. Willis OF Brockton. Mass.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-09
EXCURSION TOMORROW
TO BLOCK ISLAND

The commodous and beautiful steamer
st. Croix of the Enterprise line will make
one of It's enjoyable trips around Block
Island tomorrow afternoon, leaving the
wharf at the foot of South Water street,
foot OF Tockwotton, at p. m.
For those who wish TO enjoy a delight
ful sea trip in "A comfortable way. nothing
could be better than TO take advantage
of this opportunity. The sail Is one OF
the pleasantest TO be found. and the fare
for round tr1p Is but so cents.
Tickets may be had at Buffington's. 70
WestmiDSter street: Reiner's. Westmin-
ster street; Norbergs, Az Westminster
street: Rubin's 3 College street, and at
the Providence pier.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-09
VICE PRES. M'GUIGAN
HAS RESIGNED

ST. Paul. Mimi, Aug. BE. III. Nc
Guigan. first vice president OF the
Great Northern railroad. has resigned.
TO take effect in september.
Without hesitancy Mr.. McGuigan
acknowledged when seen at his home.
that personal differences between him
self and j. J. Hill had caused him TO
break with the Great Northern.
Mr.. McGuigan intimated that his
grievance had been fostercd by the
dictatorial methods employed by Mr..
Ilill.
II was rumored that a personal en-
counter had occurred.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-09
REDUCE THE
DANCER Of
EXPLOSIONS

Washington, Aug. s.-The board OF
young naval officers composed of Lieut..
Commanders Kaiser and vogelgesang ana
Lieut.. Palmer today was instructed to
meet at once on board the cruiser Wash
ington at the New York navy yard to
proceed to consider means to reduce the
danger OF explosions and iare-ba in
the turrents of warships.
The board is TO report to the departs
ment before Sept. Is. and the board is
expected TO begin It's work with careful
inspection of the turret OF the battleship
Georgia on which the last turret accident
happened.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-09
N. Y. MAN GIVES $Ioo,ooo
TO A LOWELL CHARITY

Lowell. Aug s.-Dr. Moses G.. Parker
this morning received from Frederick
flaming Aver of New York letter en-
closing a check for 10000 presented to
the home for young women and children
OF this city. II is understood Mr. Aver
IL much pleased with the work being done
by this institution.
Mr.. Aver makes his homo In Nnw York
but holds kindly interest for his native
city and Its charitable institutions.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-09
No Relief in Money Market

New York. Aug. 9-Despatches to n.
@. Dun q Co. indicate no change I'm the
business situation and collections are
more prompt. although there is no relief
from the strlngency In the money market.
Exchanges at all leading cities outside
New York were $500. .079. .S7l, an increase OF
ia per cent over last year.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-09
SCHOONER WRECKED, :.
BUT CREW ESCAPED

Halifax, N. s.. Aug. 9.-Word was re-
coived hero today of the wreck at Ingo-
nish Island on Monday OF the little
schooner Eliza. which was bound from
Codroy. n. F.. for this port for a cargo
OF coal. The captain and crew Rad mar
row escape from drowning on their way
TO land. The vessel is total wreck. IL
was with the greatest difficulty that those
on board reached land through the surf.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-09
FIRST HEARING TODAY
IN THE SABETTA CASE

The first hearing I'm the Sabetta case.
which has attracted considerable attention
because OF the two pleas In habeas corpus.
ono In the state and the other in the
United states district. which have been
entered In behalf OF Mr.. Sabetta, was held
before Referee In Bankruptcy Barrows at
10 o'clock this morning. There was a large
attendance, though the case went slowly
and proved dull one. no definite end be-
ing reached.
T. A. Waterman was attorney for the
creditcbs, while Mr.. Sabctta Is represented
by Attorney William NJ. 4. Bowen.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-09
Stricken With Apoplexy

Springfield. Aug. Glider George
L. Teeple. secretary and treasurer Of
the Advent Camp Meeting association.
was stricken with apoplexy yesterday
afternoon while in the treasurer's
office at the camp ground. He was
removed to his cottage and Dr. w. b.
Russell is attending him. II Is be-
lieved the stroke Is serious one.
Elder Teeple is rs years old. His son,
the Rev. George NJ. Teeple, Is pastor
OF the Bay street Advent church in
this city.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-09
Consulted With Roosevelt.

Oyster Bay. n. Y. Aug e-Attorney
General Bonaparte arrive dat oyster Bay
on an early train today for a consultation
with President Roosevelt He will re-
main 90 luncheon.
other luncheon guests OF President
Roosevelt today were: William Allen
White. c. T Connolly and oJhn w. YER
kes OF Washington.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-09
GEORGE BOIL TOOK AN
OVERDOSE OF MORPHINE
Prominent Weybosset Street Miiliner Found I'm
conscious by His Wife at Their Home In Edge
wood and Is Now at the Rhode Island Hospital.
Suffered From Insomnia.

George Bohi. who conducts a mill
linery business on weybosset street.
Is at the Rhode Island hospital un-
conscious and in a critical condition
from morphine poisoning.
Mr.. BOIL has been a sufferer from
insomnia. and has been in the habit
OF taking morphine. and last night at
his home al 80 Henry street Edge
wood. when he retired he took a dose
OF the drug. The dose he took is said
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-09
Land Sale mt Fruit Hill

Free cars, free clambake and free pres
ents are the attractions at Fruit Hill. on
Saturday free cars leave Market square
at p. m for Fruit Hill, where visitors
can view the land offered for sale by the
Warren Realty company. Free presents
are also given away on Saturday.
Sunday. Aug. IL, free clambake will
be served on the land OF the Warren Real
ty company.
over 1000 people listened last evening TO
the free band concert given by this conn
pany on the corner Gladstone avenue
and Smith street
DOM fall 20 attend this land sale
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-09
RUMFORD CHEMICAL
EMPLOYEES ON OUTING

The Rumford Chemical Works gave
their employees and families an excursion
today, this being the 9th annual excursion
OF the kind given by the company.
At o'clock special cars brought the en-
ployes 10 the city. where the steamer
Warwick was boarded for Crescent Park.
There dinner was served. after which the
various attractions were enjoyed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-09

20 have been four times as large as
the ordinary amount required and
whether this great amount was taken
with suicidal Intent is problematical.
He was found breathing heavily and
unconscious by his wife at 4 o'clock
this morning when she went 10 call
him. DR.. Prior was called and ordered
his removal 10 the hospital.
hr. Boh. is 10 years old and has
three cnIldcen.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-09
Belfast is Quiet

Belfast, Ire. Aug. e.-Yesterday passed
without incident, except that In the after
noon the strikers attempted 10 set fire 10
q large nour mill which reopened after
having been shut down for six weeks
The flames. however. were put out be-
fore any serious damage was done.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-09
FORMER GOV. LONG is
NOW CONVALESCENT

Brunswick. Me--Aus-a-- Gov,
John ID. Long today had 80 far recovered
from the bladder trouble with which he
was afflicted the first Of this week while
on an automobile teaf from Boston 10 his
native homo az Buckheld. that he was
room.
He showed a great Improvement. and IL
is expected he and Mrs. Long will leave
Monday for Buckheld.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-09
Col. Phipps Retired

Washington. Aug. e.-Col. Frank
Phipps Of the ordnance department.
superintendent of the Springfield.
Mass. armory, was retired today by
operation OF law. with an advanced
grade, that of brigadier general He
was appointed TO the military academy
from Pennsyivania July I, 1854.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-09
MAGIC HAIR STAIN

For brown or black. prepared by
GEORGE oRMSBY, wig Maker and
Hairworker. 169 fremont street, Bos-
ten. IL Is simple. safe and easily ap-
piled: contains no lead poisons; use
IL once and you will never use any
other BLANDING a BLANDING, 5i
weybosset street
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-09
Magicians Meet.

The Providence Society OF Magicians
met last evening I'm its headquarters. 35
Westminster street, and had a social time.
Charles Fenner and Frank White were
chosen an entertainment committee and
"Ieonzo" gave a demonstration OF his
mr.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-09
K. of c. Conclude Session

Norfolk. Va, Aug. 9.-The Knights
OF Columbus OF America In their 25th
annual convention at the jamestown
exposition today held its concluding
session.
The 1908 convention rests between
Boston and Chicago. Baltimore Is
being doomed for the 1909 convention.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-09
Woman Killed At Crossing

Manchester. n. H.. Aug s-Harrlet
Chaffee 30 years old. an operative in the
Amory mills. was instantly killed this
morning on a grade railroad crossing as
she was going TO her work.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-09
LIVERPOOL COTTON

Liverpool. Aug 9-The market opened
firm today. The demand for spot cotton
was moderate, prices steady, 1000 bales or
middlngs selling for TAO. or these 500
bales were American. The receipts were
10 600 bales. OF these 400 bales Were
American.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-09
CHICAGO GRAIN AND WHEAT

Chicago, Aug. 9.--The market opened
today with wheat quiet and corn firm.
Condition of spring wheat 79-4; corn, s2-s;
oets. 75-6. Production OF winter wheat.
409, 500, 900 bushels.
Futures were selling as follows:
Close
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-09
F INANCIAL
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET

Reported for The News Democrat over
the private wire OF LEWIS III. TAPPAN
& CO. Bankers and Brokers, Banigan
Building