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The Western news., 1907-01-30

When the smiles of spring appear
Drag the road;
When the summer time is here
Drag the road;
When the corn is in the ear,
In the winter cold and drear.
Every season in the year,
Drag the road.
When you've nothing else to do
Drag the road;
IF but for an hour or two,
Drag the road;
1t will keep them good as new,
With a purpose firm and true.
Fall in line; it's up to you:
Drag the road.
Would you do the proper thingf
Drag the road;
Set the system on the wing,
Drag the road;
Give the drag a lively swing.
Toss the laurel wreath to King.
Hats off! Everybody sing
Drag the road.
National Stockman and Farmer.
The Western news., 1907-01-30
A Polite Editor,

"Why did you tell that poet to hitch
his wagon to q starT'
''That," answered the editor gloom
fly, "was my polite way of saying 1
wished he'd get off the earth"-Ex-
change
The Western news., 1907-01-30
dOubtedIy.

"My dear SIR" protested the eminent
senator, 81 try to take broad view of
every public question"
Il notice you always stand ON both
sides of it," said the dissatisfied con-
stituent.-Chicago Tribune.
The Western news., 1907-01-30
He Got Her,

"Oh," she said, "your conduct is
enough to make an angel weep"
81 don't see you shedding a tear" he
retorted, and his ready wit saved the
day.
The Western news., 1907-01-30

I've never any pity for conceited peo-
pie, because they carry their comfort
about with them.-George Eliot
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-13

where a japanese was arrested day
or two ago. having been discovered maxi
ing drawings of the fortlncations, Is a
Pawtucket man. Maj. Gatchells father
is James L. Gatchell of 50 Central avenue.
Pawtucket. He also has three brothers In
that city, one Frank l. Gatchell, a paying
teller in the Pawtucket branch OF the In
dustrial Trust company, the other Capt.
Walter q. Gatchell. prominent In local
military circles. Frank Gatchell is clerk
OF the Pawtucket common council.
Capt. Walter Gatchell Is adjutant OF
the cavalry squad.
Maj. Gatchell is a graduate OF West
Point. and, like other members OF his
family, was always interested in military
matters.
Officials of the judge advocate generals
office do not recall any statute covering
the act of an individual, who may be de-
tected making drawings OF a fort or other
government buildings on a. military reser-
vation. They said, however. that such
reservations. being under the control OF
the secretary OF war, are subject to such
rules and regulations as that official may
promulgate. Anyone who may be on a
reservation without the right 90 be there
Is a trespasser and II found doing some-
thing that regulations forbid Is liable to
ejectment or TO any other punishment
which may be provided
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-13
PONTIAC'S BOILER BURST /;
ROW I8 MILES FOR AID

The submarine boat tender Nina return
ed to Newport yesterday morning with
the United States tug Pontiac, to whose
assistance she went about "a hours be-
fore.
The Pontiac had been sent out 10 blow
up a wreck that was sighted s. miles
south-southeast OF Montauk. Long Island,
but before the tug could reach IL her
boiler burst. n seam opening, and filling
the rooms with live steam. The crew
escaped without injury. This was about
y. IN. Tuesday. and IL was necessary TO
anchar In 45 fathoms OF water Wednes-
day forenoon n picked crew. composed OF
Chief Boatswain Duryea. Fireman Smith
and Seamen Kennedy and y. J. Camp.
put 70 sea In a i2-foot boat 20 seek assist
ance. They had rowed about IS miles
when picked up BY fishing schooner c. l..
Whitford and taken 10 Montauk. from
whence they were able TO wire for assist
ance for the tug.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-13
LADD CAUGHT BY EAST
GREENWICH POLICE

Henry Ladd, who is said To be noted
crook, was arrested in East Greenwich
Thursday night.
Late that night Ladd and his compan-
ions Were making themselves obnoxious
In the vicinity OF the Sea View station on
Main street. and officer William sunder-
land and former Chief OF Police Cassidy
put Iadd under arrest.
Sheriff Lynch and Deputy Sheriff Lynch
were notified OF the arrest. and then IL
was discovered that Ladd had broken
into barber shop the night before and
stolen some razors which were found on
him. lie pleaded guilty yesterday when
arraigned before Judge Loomis on the
charge OF breaking and entering and lar
ceny. and was committed TO the Kent
county jail TO await the action ofs the
grand Jury AZ the September term OF the
superior court. bail being fixed at $500.
Iadd r. believed 10 be the man who.
when caught prowing about the rest
dence Of Mrs. Rhodes at Esst Greenwich
a couple OF years ago. and was discovered
by Miss Rhodes. and threatened to shoot
her IL she made an outcry.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-13
]. P. MORGAN A WITNESS
IN THE LESLIE CASE

London, July 13.-J. Pierpont Morgan
appeared in the West London police court
as a witness in the case of Mrs. Josephine
Leslie. who was arrested at Newmarket
on July 4. charged with defrauding MEM
bers or well-known families by false pre-
tences, and who represented herself to be
a friend of Mr. Morgan. The latter re-
pudiated all knowledge of Mrs. Leslie. He
said he did not write to her advising her
to join one OF his syndcates. and never
invited Mrs. Leslie. as alleged. to dine at
his sons house. AS matter of fact. Mr..
Morgan added, he was in New York at
the time OF the alleged invitation.
on cross-examination Mr.. Morgan said
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-13
GREENE'S INN AT THE PIER
HAS FINE APPOINTMENTS

Visitors TO Narragansett Pier should
dine at Greene's Inn, where they VIII
receive first-class service and be surely
pleased. Meals are served there at all
hours.
The hotel, which is open all the
year, is on the European and American
plan. Courtesy is rule among the
employees, who try TO see that all the
guests there are perfectly satisfied.
The cooking is the very best. The
new grill room meals la carte are
delicious The large dining room is
very cool and an attractive place TO
dine Then there is also the pretty
English tea room and the large res
taurant.
There is every convenience at the
inn. 1t is a very pleasant place TO
stop during vacation at the Pier. The
charge for rooms is very low. There
is an auto garage and livery connected
with the inn.
Every Sunday a large number from
this city spend the day at Narragan-
sett Pier. Nearly all OF them dine at
Greene's Inn and all apparently have
been much pleased with the service
there.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-13

he did not remember any invitation being
sent to George Easterlick, the prisoners
father. for public dinner which Mr.
Morgan gave In New York Mr. Morgan
was sure that his firm had no customer OF
that name and he said IL was improbable
that any OF his business friends would
speak OF investments returning IL per
cent, which Mrs, Leslie said was to be the
interest on money invested in the alleged
Morgan syndicate.
After the plaintiff. Miss Annie Blount,
had testified briefly that she was induced
10 give Mrs. Leslie $42,500 on the strength
Of letters purporting to have been writ
ten by Mr.. Morgan, promising huge re-
turns. the case was adjourned.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-13

don tomorrow on the Providence line
steamer Pilgrim. The boat will leave the
Fox Point wharf at 10 o'clock and will
reach New London about o'clock. Re-
turning. the steamer will leave at 4
and be back to this city at o'clock.
The sail is a very pleasant one. nearly
the whole day being spent on the waters
of Mount Hope and Narragansett bays
and Block Island sound.
Music will be furnished by the steamer
Pilgrims orchestra. and there will be
first-class dining room and lunch coun-
ter service. The number OF tickets is
limited. so in order 10 avoid disappoint-
ment tickets should be purchased today
al Windsors ticket office, corner Wey-
bosset and Custom House streets.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-13
APP0AAUG

A meeting OF the Apponaug baseball club
was held last evening in the club rooms,
Waterman building, East Greenwich road.
Capt Carruthers, who has been playing
shortstop durine the season, has been
transferred TO right field. and this change
necessitated a change in the captaincy
The meeting was called 10 order by the
manager, b. i. Kelly. Edward Hannafin,
the new shortstop, was elected captain
OF the team. Hannahn has been playing
good ball all season. and In considered the
heaviest batter in the league.
After this meeting the Warwick ANA
teur league held a meeting in the same
rooms. In the absence OF the president.
Mr.. Robertson, OF Lakewood. Manager
Kelly OF Apponaug was chosen chairman
FRO tenn. The Clyde Grays baseball team
was admitted 10 the league to hll the
vacancy caused by the withdrawal OF the
Natick team. The new team will play Its
first game in the league today with APP
ponaug. William Taylor is manager OF
the Grays and Harry Boyle captain. Tay-
lor and Boyle were elected TO the execu-
tive committee OF the league. The league
ne sting adjourned subject TO the call OF
the chairman
The regular Sunday service will be held
at st. GATHERINGS church tomorrow at
0 a. m. Rev. p. j. Malone Will read the
mass. There will be no Sunday school
session during the remainder OF July and
alsO AUGUST Inc mass dl CuaWOfHtl
Beach will be read by the assistant pas
tor. Rev. FIR. Hanley, at $50 a. m.
The Mems club OF 81. Barnabas' church
will hold n lawn party, July q. on the
grounds at the Guild hall The proceeds
will be for the benefit OF the church.
owen Hanratty who was formerly en-
ployed at the Apponaug company. in tho
finishing department, is visiting John
Lyons OF this place
Mr.. and Mrs William Mcclellan OF
Lawrence. Mass. are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs Samuel Carruthers OF Apponaug.
william Wathey, Jr., of Apponaug. n
member of the BARRIERS commission, Is en-
teitaining his brother, John IT, Wathey Of
Mexico. Mr.. wathey In employed az elec-
trician In n gold mine in the West
Charles Jeffries has accepted position
as mason at the Apponamg company.
Miss Marie T. Ryan, clerk az the Appon-
aug company. is confined 90 her home by
an attack OF pleurisy.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-13

To enumerate the attractions of Har-
rington's beautiful Rocky Point is long
task. but a possible one but 10 describe
the beauties OF this remarkable promon-
tory with its numerous natural groves
and shady hooks is we'll nigh impossible.
The shore OF Narragansett bay Is ia
nous the world over for it's scenic ex-
cellence, but there is no section OF Il that
compares with the gorgeous peninsulas OF
Rocky Point One cannot take In every
thing I'm a day, as at most resorts, but
week two weeks will hardly suffice to
see and enjoy the natural and artificial
amusement centres In this remarkable
park The exhlarating sail or trolley ride
puts everyone In the best OF humor and
there is never disappointment in a day
at Rocky Point. so great is the diversity
OF fun making enterprises.
Col. Harrington has prepared royal
program for Sunday and all the week
Prof. Jovines Royal Italian band. with
the inimitable leader, Signor Sciacca,
who is a veritable Creatore with the bat
on. This aggregation has received the
highest praise wherever they have played
and are alone we'll worth the trip TO
hear. The vaudeville bill at the popular
Forest Casino is the best yet II is a fact
that nowhere In the country is the oppor-
tunity presented TO witness as good va
riety OF entertainment for twice the ad-
mission charged, 9s can be seen each
week I'm this theatre. Just read the fol-
lowing list OF premier artists: The Four
Everetts. European Novelty Acrobats,
Gill and Aker, ventriloquists, Terry and
Elmer, Doctor and Show Girl and Com
edy Dancing. character duettist Emerson
and Van Horn. in the comedy playlet.
1.-The First Rehearsal" Winifred Stewart,
phenomenal baritone; Darling and Rey-
nolds, the Manhattan girls: Kathleen de
Mole, "the Girl from Dixie" and Virginia
Grant, girl contralto.
The new dance hall with its perfect floor
and ideal dance music by Bridghams
Singing orchestra tempts all TO dance
who can dance.
The vital question at all Rhode Island
resorts is what kind of bake are they
putting out this season. The answer Is
Rocky Point bakes are the best on the
bay. Prof Gardner gives them his undi-
vided attention and the result is per-
feet dinner The Neapolitan troubadours
will continue another week In the Palm
Garden with new songs and dances.
The famous Midway is full of new at
fractions and the old attractions await
your patronage. The Giant Circle swing,
the big Ferris wheel, the Russian tobog-
gan, the penny vaudeville. the chutes, the
Flying boats, the flying sleighs. the old
mill, the automatic shooting gallery, etc.
etc.
There will be a championship hall game
Sunday at o'clock between Rochester
and Providence.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-13
Crescent Park

The popularity OF good old Crescent
Park Is amply attested by the crowds or
pleasure seekers that daily frequent this
renowned resort. In fact 1t is certain
that no other place on the bay occupies
so sure and warm a spot In the public af-
fection and though 1t is somewhat early
An the season to hazard such a prediction,
there is every reason to believe that the
present summer will prove the most stren-
uous of any in the long history OF this
mammoth amusement enterprise
All this is just as 1t should he. for never
before has the public been offered so
great variety OF high class, clean and
Measurable attractions within so short
a distance of their home. Crescent Park S
Etnial proprietor and manager, Col. X. A.
Harrington, has spared neither trouble
ncr expense in securing his attractions,
and the results OF his efforts reflect great
credit upon the management, and have
certainly won most hearty appreciation
and encouragement from the public.
Perhaps the feature of features Ito
choose one where so many are excellent),
Is Harrlngton's stupendous music hail.
This structure Is the largest. most COM
rletc summer theatre in the state and the
list OF performers booked for early dates
include some of the best known and high
est priced vaudeville artists on the stage.
This weeks program is among the best
There are the Royal Yedda Japanese
York In marvellous feats OF balancing and
Juggling. The John Fredericks family in
a sensational acrobattc act; Bohee and
Hyers, whose fifteen minutes OF grand
opera is one of the best musical acts OBJ
tainable One should not miss the Dick
son sisters in singing and dancing; Ellen
Richards, wire act, nor Julia Wood, imi-
tations. TO say nothing OF Jillson and
Counties. and Burroughs and Travers,
comedy sketches The show Is continuous
after Up. m.
The devotees of dancing enjoy them
selves under the most happy auspices In
the magnificent dance hall. The perfect
floor and the bewitchng music of Old
fields orchestra delight old and young.
Then, there are Lewis famous shore
dinners and Six O'clock ba<es the latter
declared by connoisseurs to be the climax
in shore dinner baking and service. The
eight courses OF perfectly cooked food,
served with wine. are n revelation 60 the
uniritiated of what shore dinner may be.
To describe all the attractions of this
great pleasure resort Is impossible here.
rhe sensational dart down the chutes the
exciting loop the loop the laughable bam-
boo slide, and the many features new and
old. laugh-making and wonder-excitlng.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-13
MANAGER OF LOCAL
CLEARING HOUSE DIES

Moses Il. Torrey. manager OF the Prov
idence clearing house, died yesterday
morning az his home. fs2 Meeting street
lie was I'm hts s0th year. and had been IN
OF a complication OF diseases incident TO
old age for several months
Mr.. Torrey was born IN Madison. Conn,
In 1928. and when a young boy came 20
this city. where he started 10 learn the
drug business. Later he became clerk
in the Roger Williams National bang lie
worked his way up until he became CASH
Ter. which position he retained for 40
years, When the clearing house was es-
tabllshed In 1889 Mr.. Torrey became Its
manager.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-13
JOY LINE EXCURSION is
TO GO TO COTTAGE CITY

An excursion to Cottage City will be
made on the Joy line steamer Tennessee
tomorrow. The new twin screw steel
steamer, in charge of Capt. ID. l.. VIII
cox. will leave the wharf near Point street
bridge at 10 o'clock. arriving back in
Providence about o'clock.
Maguire's Savoy orchestra will furnish
music on board and there will be excel
lent dining room and counter service
Tickets and staterooms may be purchased
at Gibson's or at the JOY line dock The
steamer also made an excursion TO Cot
tage city last Sunday and :he trip was
thoroughly enjoyed by all those who took
II. A brief stop will be made at Cottage
Aty.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-13
Trip to Sakonnet

Shore dinners will be served in the Sa-
konnet dining hall. Sakonnet. tomorrow.
The menu. besides having all the deli
cacies OF the season, will include lob
sters.
The steamer Islander will leave this
city for Sakonnet at 10 o'clock. In the
morning Stops will be made at Tiverton
and Almy'S wharf each way.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-13
FIRE TWICE VISITS A
RICHARDSON ST. HOUSE

The house at 81 Richardson street
got afre twice in the front entry yes
terday afternoon, and caused the
alarm TO be sounded from box 266 at
i o'clock and again at T. The damage
by both fires was slight.
An ember from the first fire prob
ably smouldered and then burst out
suddenly, but the firemen ascribe the
cause Of the second blaze to unknown
origin, saying that they were sure that
all OF the fire was put out the first
time.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-13

James Carney, aged AZ. yesterday
found unlocked door TO the residence
of Rosa Marks on South Main street.
entered and went into room and
when he left he had vest and three
shirts valued at $3.50. which belonged
10 Solomon weinbrand. who, with two
other men, was asleep in the room,
but mono OF whom were awakened by
the intrusion of Carney.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-13
Baseball at Rocky Point

Providence will play the Rochester
ball team at Rocky Point tomorrow II
promises to be very interesting game. as
Rochester is but few games ahead of
the local team, and Providence will try
to show it's superiority over that aggre-
cation. as well as TO pull IL down a few
points in the Eastern League standing.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-13
VERY ACTIVE THIEF
HELD FOR GRAND JURY

Carney later sold the clothing. get
ting less than dollar, and was
finally arrested by Officer Fisher.
In the district court this morning
Carney pleaded guilty TO the charge
OF breaking into a dwelling in the day
time and was bound over TO the grand
Jury in $1,000
Capt Cannon says that Carney is a
clothesline thief. and that he has goods
stolen by Carney. the owners OF which
he does not know.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-13
Via the Sea View Trolley

The Sea View trolley cars for the Pier
will leave the city hall tomorrow half
hourly. Through express cars will leave
at 10:ls and AIS O'Clock. Tickets are on
sale at Hall e. Lyons stores and Glad
ding's in Elmwood.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-13
Malaria

Take National Grip
Remedy. Breaks up
Grip. Cold, Malaria.
etc, in "A hours. Quick,
sure, safe, sc. bottle.
All druggists. One OF
the famous National
Home Remedies. Sold
by III. V. O'DON-
NELL, all stores.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-13
Boyden Heights

Royden Heights is one of the few places
in this state where a really delightful
Sunday can be spent Located on high
hill and overlooking the bay, it is a very
pretty as well as very cool place.
The large number OF attractions there
offer an unlimited amount OF amusement.
The feature is always the genuine Rhode
Island shore dinners. II Is an excellent
place for families to spend the day. There
is never anything offensive at the re-
sort, for Manager Ames always keeps n
strict watch for the protection of the
patrons there
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-13
Fields Point

The boats will make half-hourly trips
to Fields Point tomorrow. Col. Atwells
famous shore dinners will be served from
y TO and the special bake at o'clock. A
very elaborate menu has been arranged
especially for tomorrow.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-13

you may all enjoy by following the crowd
TO dear old Crescent Park.
Vanity Fair
II you go to Vanity Fair tomorrow and
are handed $40 do not be surprised. for
the management has decided to give away
over $500 in gold pieces tomorrow to pa
irons OF the resort. They will be in vary
ing denominations. from $3.50 to so each.
Special tickets will be given at the gate
denoting the method OF distribution of the
gifts OF gold.
There will be plenty OF amusement at
the resort tomorrow. Several new attrac-
tions have been added lately. A circus
and band concerts will be the feature OF
the free attractions.
Both the Rhode Island compary's cars
and those OF the Consolidated road run
straight TO the Vanity Fair grounds, the
cars running at very short intervals.
A baby show for Vanity Fair. That is
the latest OF the many late and smart
censations, novel, interesting and enter
tanning that the management OF this high
ly popular summer amusement resort Is
providing for it's patrons.
II will be a prize baby show. open 20 all
and Will last for two whole days Thurs
day and Friday, July 20 and 26. These
dates. II will be seen. are a fortnight off.
thereby allowing ample opportunity for
mothers who have little ones. eligible for
the exhibition to make whatever arrange
ments they deem proper or desirable.
Three premiums, a first second and
third, will be given by competent judges
specially appointed for the occasion, and
these permiums will he presented on merit
10 the prettiest, healthiest, most perfectly
formed and cutest babies participating in
the show
IT is expected that the mere announce
ment OF this exposition will be sufficient
10 attract attention OF parents all over
New Eneland and that on the dates above
mentioned Vanity Fair will prove vsr!-
table mecca for the infant population,
who with their mothers will have an open
sesame TO the big summer resort and its
varied attractions. The prizes will be
shortly announced.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-13
STEAMER PILGRIM MAKES
EXCURSION TOMORROW

There will be an excursion to New Lon
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-13
r. I. MAN COMMANDS
FORT ROSECRANS

MAJ. George W. oatchell. commander
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-26

were knocked out, the mouth bruised
and a clot of blood had formed upon
the lips. G. F. Applegate, a farmer
living west on the Tenth street road,
found the body
Two weeks before the body Of an
unknown man, later identified as that
Of Crawford, was found in box car
at Chickasha. The same methods had
been used in mutilating both bodies.
Thus far "Kid" Henry has not been
found. It is known that such a char
acter was here at about the time Of
the murders, but nothing that would
lead to his whereabouts has been
learned Of late.
A reward of $500 is offered by the
officials for the arrest and conviction
of the men who committed the two
murders.