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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-12
Death FOR
k0REA'S HAGUE
DEPUTAT|ON

Seoul, Aug 12-The Korean supreme
court has passed sentence upon the men,
bers of The Hague deputation.
VI Sang Sol has been condemned to be
hanged. and VI WI Chow and vi Chun
have been sentenced to Imprisonment for
life.
News that he had been sentenced to
death and that his associates in the Ill
fated mission to The Hague had been con-
demned to life Imprisonment was con-
veyed TO Prince VI, nephew of the new
Emperor of Korea at the Broadway Gen.
tral Hotel. New York, early today.
THE japanese. OF course, are respon-
sible for this" the prince commented 1T
do not blame them for much, however
as I blame the traitorous Koreans who
have sold themselves TO the Japanese. The
only effect OF this action against me will
be TO add energy and enthusiasm to the
work OF patriotic Koreans for their coun-
try.
This order for my execution will GER
tainly be carried out If l ever go within
Korean or Japanese Jurisdiction. II would
be mere suicide for me to, return to
Korea II could gain anything for my
country by putting my head in the Japan
ese moose I should be very glad TO do so.
but ] cannot see that should serve any
good purpose by doing 80 now and II is
not my purpose TO return to Korea. I
shall keep up my work for Korea here
and look for greater energy and deter
mination In support of that work as a
result OF death penalty pronounced upon
me. 4"
Prince VI recently sent to President
Roosevelt a request for a private unofff
cial audience. The prince has received
reply I'm which the president stated that
he woold have no time at present TO grant
such an audience.
Prince VI said that he accepted this an
a decdlination from the president TO see
him, and would make no further effort
In that direction at present.
JAPS KILLED BY KOREANS.
A company OF 81 Japanese troops, with
two machine guns. had FIVE men killed
and FIVE wounded last night on landing
at Kang Wha island. u miles north OF
Chemulpo. made for the purpose OF dis
arming a small Korean garrison OF 10
men which were supported by several
hundred rioters.
The landing party was reinforced at
II O'Clock this morning by another COM
pany from Chemulpo. A Japenese fishing
feet which was driven of this island with
several casualties. reached Chemulpo yes
terday morning. Aug. IL.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-12
Stocks BREAK
ON LIQUIDATION
ON BIC SCALE

New York. Aug. 12.-The liquidation was
on large scale in the opening dealings
of the stock market today and prices
crumbled away rapidly. Sensational losses
We're registered in all of the important
stocks during the first 10 minutes of busi-
ness. There was break of five points
I'm Northern Pacific, ga in Canadian Pa
cific, Ses In Union Pacific, 3A In Baltimore
and Ohio. in Missouri Pacific. Louisville
and Nashville, Amalgamated Copper and
Colorado Fuel, 2& In Erie first preferred
and Brooklyn Transit. ~ in Reading and
Atchison, in Southern Pacific, Delaware
and Hudson and Smelling and consider
ably over a point for all other stocks.
The market became feverish and unset
tied. some stocks rallying strongly on the
supporting orders and others declining
still further.
The chief feature OF the first trading
was Reading. which opened with sale
OF 10000 share sat 80 to 50 or a maximum
loss OF 2k points as compared with Sat-
urday's close.
At the end OF the first half-hour the
market became more steady and some Of
the stocks which had shown the heaviest
declines recovered one to three points
The market, however, continued feverish-
ly active.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-12
WOMAN OF II2
DANCES "KOSETSKY"

New York. Aug. 12-while a
dozen centenarians stood about
her applauding, Mrs. Esther Davis
yesterday sang and danced the
"Kosetsky'' I'm celebration OF her one
hundred and twelfth birthday.
Her voice was not as sweet and clear
as 90 years ago. when she sang the
same songs at twilight in groups of
admiring peasants in the little Rus
sian village that was then her home;
nor were her feet as agile. Instead
OF the bright costume OF the Russian
holiday, she wore the dull drab dress
OF the Daughters OF Jacob Home
Yet the words OF the dancing tune
rang through the big building sweetly
and I'm perfect rhythm. and how well
she danced was told by the gale OF
bravas and hand claps that swept the
delighted spectators
Mrs. Davis had been known to New
Workers for years as Candle Esther.
for she vended the little wax tapers
at the corner OF East Broadway and
Allen street and sang for the chill
dren when business lapsed. One day
when she was more than 80, dray
caught and crushed her while she was
crossing the street to her little stand
and they took her home to Hester
street. while the ambulance surgeon
telephoned an undertaken to go around
I'm the morning.
Instead friends carried Esther to the
Daughters Home In East Broadway.
and she got well I'm spite OF her years
so well that yesterday she sang and
danced all her years away.
And after the dance was over she
ran to the side OF Hannah Marotzicke.
another Russian inmate, who claims
that her years number lis. "T want
TO bet that I'll outli~e you" she said
playfully. 'Tll wager my linen night
cap against your black satin dress.
And / think both OF us are good for
70 years yet. don't your" And Ham
nah answered Nth conviction:
sT shall never dfe~
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-12
LOCAL OPERATORS
AWAITING ORDERS

The 35 men employed by the tele-
graph companies and commercial con-
Germs I'm this city are ready to go out
when President Small gives the word.
Eight are at the Postal Telegraph
company, while about a dozen operate
at the Western Union Telegraph COM
pany,s station. With one or two ex-
ceptions all OF these are members OF
the local union.
Manager George II. Mills OF the Pos
tai Telegraph company stated that as
far as the men engaged in his office
were concerned there was little to in
dicate anything like a threatening con-
dition of affairs. All the operators are
satisfied, he said. there having been
two increases OF pay in the last year
and n half
The president of the local union,
Harold F. Murphy of "a Kenyon street.
when interviewed. said that in COM
mon with the heads OF all other
branch organizations in the country
dent Small directing that no action be
taken until some word was had from
the national headquarters.
President Murphy stated that up to
the present time no change had oc-
Cured and that none would take place
pending the necessary notice TO this
effect from the head of the national
organization.
I'VE file about two-thirds OF our
matter to the New York office and
the remaining third goes to Boston,"
he said. $50 that in all probability II
those stations, especially the former.
were notified to quit we would get
orders from the national president
about the same time. Indeed, there
would be very little work for the local
operators anyway IL the larger stations
shut down.
I'm the event Of the disturbance reach
Ing here, however. although union men
are engaged at many different places,
only those associated with the CONNER
cial companies would be directly involved.
AS far as I can see at the present time
these men have no active grievances,
still the conditions, of course. are not
altogether as they would like to have
them, and should the word come from
President Small all would be obliged to
walk out in sympathy with the general
movement throughout the country"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-12
Temperance
CADET IS PUT
ON PROBATION

Michael Bluit 80 years old, a weaver.
who belongs in Bethel. Conn, few
miles beyond Westerly. came to this city
last Wednesday, and has been arrested
for drunkenness three times since that
day. and this morning he was arraigned
In the district court on the charge Of be-
ing a common drunkard.
He told Judge Rueckert that he came
TO this city because ne had burned his
hands. and could not work. and met some
old acquaintances and got to drinking.
He said that this drinking was the first
he had done In four years. He said he
used to work in Fletchers mill on Valley
street, and while there was for FIVE years
a member of the Olneyville Temperance
Cadets.
AS he has a wife and two children in
the Connecticut town. and as he said he
would return to temperate ways. he was
placed on probation.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-12

HAD TO BUNK ON
LIFE EPRESERVERS
Uncomfortable Night Spent in BuZzards Bay by $50
Passengers Steamer Martha's Vineyard.

missed disaster by bringing UP $50
yards from land in Menensha Blight.
The fog was so thick that Capt. John
w Merriman. in command of the Mar
thas Vineyard. is said TO have wished
not to make the second trip, but he
finally chanced II. and after a short
run across Vineyard sound. In en-
deavoring to make Quicks Hole, which
is one of the entrances TO Buzzards
bay, the steamer struck a rock OF the
shore OF Pasque Island She came
TO anchor. when II was ascertained
that no damage was done. and al
though two women tainted there was
no panic II became necessary to
anchor for the night and captain and
crew gave up their staterooms TO the
women and children. The less for
tunate were compelled to bunk on life
preservers.
The fact that the steamer did not
reach her berth last evening caused
great anxiety in this city and to allay
fears of possible disaster Agent G. G.
Wilton this morning dispatched tug
to hunt up the missing steamer. She
came into port this morning without
assistance.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-12

The Neptune line steamer Tennessee.
west bound. collided with the schooner
Myronus of Stratford at o'clock this
morning during a heavy fog.
The Tennessee anchored and her pass
engers were taken of by the steamer
Maine. bound for New York. The
schooner was sunk: but two OF her crew
were saved. the other four being drown
ed.
The three-masted schooner Myronus.
was bound from Rockland. Me-. for New
York, with load OF granite, when she
was sunk In the middle of Long Island
sound in a collision with the Neptune
line steamer Tennessee. bound from Fall
River to New York
Four members OF the Myronus' crew
were drowned, but Capt. Belatty was res
cued by passengers on the Tennessee. and
one of his crew was also saved by swim
ming TO the steamer
The passengers OF the Tennessee were
taken of by the New Bedford line steam
er Maine and brought to New York. The
Tennessee did not appear to be much
damaged.
COLLISION INEVITABLE.
The Tennessee was crowded with pass
egers and was making very nearly her
schedule time, when the schooner was
sighted only a short distance ahead ana
following a course across the bows or the
steamer. The sailing vessel was so near
Tennessee's bow struck her on the side
amidships tearing a great hole In her
wooden planking.
The Myronus sank Immediately. Capt.
Belatty, her commander, and one OF her
crew. who were on deck, jumped over
board. The sailor swan 10 the Tennes-
see and was hauled on board. but Capt.
Belatty was a poor swimmer and shouted
for help. Joseph Kenney, clerk OF New
York. and Michael J. Coffin. an oiler OF
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-12
TEXAS UNION MAY
GO TO PRESIDENT

Galveston. Tex. Aug. 1.-THE Gal
weston union of the Telegraphers'
union will appeal TO the president. In
voking the contract labor law against
men engaged In cable service at GAL
weston. There are 13 men working
for the Mexican Cable company at CAL
weston, and when the strike occurred
the Mexican company leased two trunk
lines to New York from Galveston and
two of the is men were put on these
wires. The Galveston union believes
this a violation of the contract labor
law, as II Is a contract made by a
foreign concession with two men In
the United States who are not natural
lied citizens
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-12
CITY FATHER
Wins A RICH
BOSTON WIDOW

Plttsburg. Aug. IA poor Pitts
burg councilman. George Anderson. OF
the Fourth ward. is to marry wealthy
Mrs. Anna Eva Pembroke. OF Boston.
widow Of John Quentin Pembroke.
lumber king OF the northeast. Mrs.
lions.
The courtship covered a period OF
only three weeks in Atlantic City. Mrs.
Pembroke Is now at her home In Bos-
ton preparing for the wedding. There
will be a honeymoon trip to Europe.
and the winter will be spent In the
Rivera
Mrs Pembroke is widow, about 20
years old. and a brunette.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-12
SPECIALIST
N ATTENDANCE
ON MANSFIELD

Saranac Lake. NJ Y, Aug 12-Dr. ]. i.
Lemieux OF Montreal. a specialist In nerv-
ou diseases. has again been attending
Richard Mansfield, the actor.
While the family declares that there is
no change in the condition of the patient.
the indications are that Mr.. Mansfield
Is not as well as when he first came to
the Adirondacks two weeks agp. He no
longer goes on his daily drives. At first
unfavorable weather conditions were ad
vanced as the reason. but the weather is
now perfect.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-12
STANFORD WHITES CHUM
MAY WED HIS WIDOW

New York. Aug. 12.-Mrs Stanford
White, widow Of the architect whom
Harry Thaw shot to death last year. is
engaged to marry. according to a rumor
firmly believed In their social circle. Her
late husbands partner, Charles Follen
McKim. Is said TO be the prospective
bridegroom.
The wedding. according to the report,
will take place as soon as the trial OF
Harry Thaw is concluded and the sensa-
tion caused by the killing OF Stanford
White dies out
The rumor OF the engagement has been
afioat for weeks. not only here. but in
London and Paris. where Mr.. McKim and
Mrs White-separately-h been VISIT
ing. Mr.. McKim. when a cablegram asked
him directly II he were 10 marry his late
partners widow. did not make any denial.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-12
WEATHER NOTES

The barometer Is low over the North
east. and a moderate depression overlies
the Lower Mississippi Valley. An area
Of high pressure covers the Northwest.
The weather has been fair over most OF
the country, the light showers have fallen
an the Northern Lake region and the st.
Lawrence Valley, and In the East Gulf
-aHd- South Atlantic states. II has grown
slightly warmer over the Northeast. but
the Northwestern area OF high pressure
has caused a decided change 10 cooler over
the Upper Mississippi Valley. Fair weather
will probably continue In this vicinity to-
night and Tuesday. and II will probably
be slightly cooler by Tuesday evening.
a. R H.YSTONE.
local Forccastcr.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-12
DID NOT CUT CROWLEY,
SAYS COKARIAN

serop Cokarion in the district court this
morning pleaded not guilty to assaulting
Michael Crowley and was held for trial on
Friday.
Cokarion belongs out OF town and ac-
cording to the police he had trouble with
some people In Tockwotton park. II is
alleged that during the trouble Crowley
was stabbed. but Cokarion did not mean
TO strike Crowley, but thought he was
striking someone else. Crowley got a cut
in the right hand, which is not serious
Injury. ---~.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-12
District Court Notes

In the district court this morning John
Toohey admitted that he was n common
drunkard and was placed on probation.
Elzard Tetreault pleaded not guilty to
being a vagrant and was held for trial on
Friday.
Oxide st. George pleaded guilty 60 shop
lifting from a department store articles
valued at s6.03. and was fined SIS and
costs.
Gertrude Monroe was fined $40 and costs
for misbehavior with Mamie Roberts.
Maud McAvoy pleaded not guilty 10 be-
ing a common night walker and was held
VI trial on the 10Th. .--
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-12
PRESIDENT RECEIVES
WELL KNOWN LEADERS

oyster Bay. N. Y, Aug. 12.-President
Roosevelt entertained number OF we'll
known political leaders from various sec
tions OF the country at luncheon today.
They were Julius and Max F1etschma n
OF Cincinnati; Timothy l.. Woodruff.
chairman OF the New York state Repubi-
can executive committee; Charles II.
Brooker, Republican national committee
man from Connecticut.
other guests included A. w. Cooley. as
sistant United states attorney general !:
Asa Il. French. United States district at
torney Of Boston, and tcderal Judge VII
liam IL Hunt of Montana
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-12
u. S. COMMISSIONERS
GOES TO CHICAGO

Chicago. Aug 2.-Following a threat
made by s. J. Small, national president
OF the Commercial Telegraphers' union OF
America, that II no settlement OF the big
strike OF the telegraphers In more than
90 trade centres OF the country was reach
ed by Tuesday. he would order general
strike throughout the United States and
Canada, United States Labor Commits
eioner Charles p. Neill Is speeding to
Chicago 10 make a strenuous endeavor to
effect a compromise
Word comes from oyster Bay that Sec
(Conrinued on Page SKI
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-12
INSURANCE MAN
REPORTED SHORT

Middletown. Conn. Aug 12.--It was
stated -today-that- the inYestiRatlon
into the affairs OF Frank A. Warren.
the special agent OF the New England
Mutual Insurance company, who dis
appeared last Thursday. reveals n
shortage OF $4,000 In his accounts. A
warrant charging him with embeszle-
ment OF that amount has been issued.
The probe into the Affairs of Warren
In being continued
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-12
GERMANS WINS
FIRST SOADER
KLAssE RACE

Kiei. Germany, Aug 12-The Germans
won the first OF the series OF interna-
tional sender klasse races for Emperor
williams cup today. the Wittelsbach I'm
ishing 81 second ahead OF the Spokane I.
following order:
Wansee (German), Chewink VIII (Am-
erican), Marblehead (American). and
Tilly X (German).
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-12
HUNDREDS LOST
BY JAPANESE FLOODS

Victoria. b. c.. Aug. l2.-Heavy loss OF
life Is reported from Central Japan be-
cause OF floods. according TO advices re-
ceived by the steamer Athenian, several
hundred being drowned. The property
loss was heavy A score OF lives were also
lost at Kozashima, an island of LEU. In
an earthquake which destroyed many
houses and sent the islanders 10 the hills
I'm panic At Tagldwa the ground sub
sided ~ feet and a large number were
killed. The Japanese government sent tho
steamer Tenshin with relief supplies.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-12
FORMER MAYOR
To Be BURIED
WEDNESDAY NOON

The funeral OF former Mayor Charles
Sydney Smith will he held at noon We'd
nesday next from the First Universalist
church.
City Clerk william f. Clarke this af-
ternoon sent the usual notices TO the
mayor, city council and other members
OF the city government.
The flag at the city hall was half-masted
today and Will be at half-mast agpin on
the day OF the funeral.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-12
Taft Visits Mother

MiIlbury. Mass, Aug IA Secretary OF
War William II. Taft arrived here today
from Murray Bay, Canada, for a few
hours visit to his mother. Mrs. Louisa
A. Taft, who has been m for some weeks.
The secretary found hts mothers cond-
ton practically unchanged, although she
had somewhat recovered from a relapse
which she experienced last week He will
leave for San FRANCHISE aud the Philip-
pines ON ApG. ~
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-12
DOOR AND STAIRS
COATED WITH GREASE

A cocr to one OF the rooms of her house
and a stairway smeared with black grease
was a consntion that coufrvnted Rena
Southwick Of "a washington street when
she arose at $50 O'Clock morning.
She todd a ths Central police station
that she thought the dced wa that OF =
man VINO had threazensd 70 % her bodaly
harm.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-12
BOYS LONG MEMORY
CAUSES AN ASSAULT

In the Juvenile court this morning Harry
Feinberg pleaded guilty to assauhing
Constable Alfred J. Crowell and was
placed on probation.
The boy was said 10 have stoned the
constable. and he said he did because the
latter two years ago spoke GROSSLY TO
him
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-12
Charged With Killing Father

wiscasset, Me-. Aug. 12.--Henry Feltis.
charged with killing his father, Lorenzo
ID. Feltis. was given a preliminary hearing
today and the jury found n case. the ac-
cused being bound over To tina October
ssrm Of thu Superior court
The Jasper news., 1907-04-18
Anxious to Obliae.

The manager of telephone ex.
change recently gave employment as
an operator to a young woman whose
previous employment had been in a
department store. The girl seemed
SO bright and willing and possessed
such clear and distinct voice that
the manager resolved to give her a
trial.
The newcomer who was all amiabll-
ity and willingness. rapidly learned her
new duties, but one day an incident
occurred that betrayed her depart.
ment store training.
In answer to ring she had asked
sweetly: Number, please?"
Let me have 1885," said the patron.
Il am sorry that 1926 is busy just
now" said the girl. "but can let you
have 1923 or 1896"
The Jasper news., 1907-04-18
Cause for MOURNING.

Hewitt-Why does Gruett use mourn.
ing paper when he writes letters?
Jswitt-Hls mothes4n-law has re-
covered,
The Jasper news., 1907-04-18
How Flowers were Named.

1t is interesting to know how certain
flowers got their names. Many were
named after individuals. For instance,
fuchsias were SO called because they
were discovered by Leonard Fuchs.
Dahlias were named for Andrew Dahl,
who brought them from Peru. The
camelia was SO called for missionary
named Kamel, who brought some mag
nificent specimens of the flower to
France from Japan. He called 1t the
rose Of Japan, but his friends changed
it to camelia. Magnolias were named
in honor of Prof. Magnol De Mont
pelier, who first brought the beautiful
trees to France from America and
Asia. Because they tremble with the
wind is the meaning of anemones. The
Latin word to wash is lavare and Law
ender received its name because the
Romans put the flowers into the water
when they washed to perfume theil
hands.
The Jasper news., 1907-04-18
SLEEP BROKEN RYITcHINe.
Eczema Covered Whole Body for a
Year-No Relief Until Cuticura
Remedies Prove Success.

''For year l have had what they
call eczema. had an itching all over
my body, and when would retire for
the night it would keep me awake half
the night, and the more 1 would
scratch, the more 1t would itch.
tried all kinds Of remedies, but could
get no relief.
II used one cake of Cuticura Soap,
one box of Cuticura, and two walls of
Cuticura Resolvent Pills, which cost
me dollar and twenty-five cents in
all, anil am very glad I tried them. for
was completely cured. Walter w.
Paglusch, 207 N. Robey St., Chicago,
ILL.,. Oct. and 16, 1906"
The Jasper news., 1907-04-18
Beware of Ointments for Catarrll
that Contain Mercury,

- mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell
and completely derange the whole system when
entering It through the mucous surfaces. Such
articles should never be used except on pfescrip.
tions from reputable physicians, the damage they
will do is ten fold to the good you possibly de-
rive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by F. J. Cheney q Co., Toledo, o., contains
curry and s taken internally, acting directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. In
buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure yon get tho
genuine. Is taken internally and made in Toledo,
Ohio, BY F.. j. Cheney d Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists. Price, 75c. per bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Jasper news., 1907-04-18
A Police Force Of Widows.

The Ghent communal council have
a proposal before them to include
women in the police force. According
to the scheme the policewomen will
not wear a uniform. They will be re-
cruited from women between the ages
of 40 and so. and they must be widows
or spinsters. 1t is intended to try the
experiment with a dozen women.