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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-01-18

The year opens with brighter pros.
poets than ever for gilt-cdgcd real es
tate, while all other property is under
a cloud-a very marked contrast with
a year ago. Then money was plenty
but now il is scarce and rs mortgage
loans are difficult even at higher in.
tcrost. builders are under a severe
pressure. FirSt-ClasS business proper.
ty, however is higher than ever. sky.
sCrapers being in demand, and the ra.
pidity with which they go up is cor
tainly wonderful. The Trust building
in Wall street, for instance, is ascend.
ing at the rate of four stories a week,
and its twenty-five stories will soon be
complete. but. as coo men are NJ work,
some dispatch is expected. And how
they advance in height, 4 year or
two ago twenty stories was unusual,
but now a forty story tower is going
up in Broadway. while in Madison
Square another OF 700 feet is project.
ed. This will he the tallest structure
in the world. at least until some one
goes Il peg higher.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-01-18

II is one of the very best resolves"
Of the new year made perfect that. in
this city, the tightly checked high
stcppers will be seen no more. The
campaign against the ovordrawn check
line has begun in earnest and Fifth
avenue hast been the hyst to feel the
order of the :. =. G. \. Three agents
Of The society have been on the alert
there, and would stop an eQuipagc and
inform the coachman that his horses
We're checked too high. I'm some cas-.
Cs there were protests and FOR heaven
s1kos' on the part Of the cOachmcn
when leather disk burrs were discOv-
cred attached 80 the brides to prevent
the horses from turning their heads
To the right or the left and loliug ont
their tongues. for i'm all cases. the
owners We're ignorant OF il. and the
coachmcn begged the inspectors not
20 tell their employers after the Of
Tending burrs were removed. and the
coachmcn warned and lccturcd, they
were allowed to drive on.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-01-18

The death Of Andrew J. Cassatt,
the railroad magnato, forcibly recalls
that Of Henry B. Hyde, president and
founder of the Equitable Life In
Surance. Cassatt died Of the tunnel
and the grand terminal The anxiety
and mental strain due to these gigan-
tic efforts wore him out. II seems
pity that he could not have lived
TO enter New York by a subway train
and behold the eight-acre depot in its
finished grandeur-but hC Is gone, an
untimely victim to that immense
work. In the same manner Henry b.
Hyde conceived the plan Of acquir.
ing an entire square in the most cost
~ part Of this city and covering ii
with n business building. He devot-
ID his best years to this work and
eventually became the victim of a
splendid success
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-01-18
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NE:SEELB&
Especial Correspondence.)

The opening Of the new year sug-
sests "A brief centennial review, one
'eature being the embargo, "A term now
out little understood, but in its day
1ne Of tremendous importance. The
close OF the Revolution did not really
terminate British hostility, which was
displayed in an attempt 10 crush
American commerce, and this contin-
lcd until permanently stopped by the
War OF 1912. In order 10 meet so dis
astrous condition, congress, in 1907,
passed law forbidding our ships
from leaving port and thus complete
ly disseminating foreign trade. Hence
the wharvcs were crowded with idle
vessels, and New York became stag
nant: but such was JefscrsOn's S policy
and the embargo was endured for a
year when it was repealed. II now
seems almost incredible that such Il
condition could ever have existed, but
such is history.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-01-18

A memorial statue Of former Gov.
Roger Wolcott and two female figures
representing the army and navy were
unveiled and dedicated recently at the
state house with brief but impressive
formalities. The combined memorial
Is tribute Of more than 10000 Citi-
zens OF Massachusetts and of nearly
200 organizations. and was designed
not only as lasting remembrance OF
Governor Wolcott but to the men OF
Massachusetts who served in the army
and navy in the war with Spain. The
military organizations represented at
the dedication were the Spanish War
Volunteers, the Legion of Spanish War
Veterans and the officers of Roger VOL
colt camp Spanish War Veterans.
The exercises were held i'm the ves-
tibule of the house Of representatives
where the memorial stands. After
prayer by Bishop William Lawrence.
the memorial was presented to the
commonwealth by Lieut. Gov. Draper,
,who was chairman of the memorial
committee. The lieutenant governor
said that the memorial would recall to
the minds OF all Of the people of the
great civic virtues and magnificent
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-01-18
SNe Issr
AROUND&E HUB
sIes,,ss
Especial Correspondence)

The chief executive magistrates OF
the surrounding municipalities propose
TO maintain extra surveillance over
the pony express business between
Boston and their respective no-license
cities. In order 10 save annoyance,
therefore, it will probably be necessary
for thirsty subuTbans TO continue to
come into town and quench on the
premises II is 10 be hoped, however,
that they will acquire the habit OF
partaking somewhat less COpiously OF
our hospitality. The time and atten
ton of our police courts are too eX-
tensiyely availed Of by suburban
drunks They should be more general
ly encouraged TO sleep it OFF al home.
The new submarine boat Octopus,
built by the Fore River Shipbuilding
company, is being given almost daily
tests in the harbOr, by her builders.
preliminary TO the official trials which
are TO be held soon. The date, like
many other facts concerning the craft
is kept secret. No one except naval
officers and the builders crew are al
lowed on board as the submarine is
sent back and forth on course from
Peddocks island, near the mouth of
the harbor 10 Fort Andrew.
Unofficial timing indicates that the
boat has shown speed Of about twelve
knots an hour on the surface and nine
knots under water While her contract
requirements are secret, they are un-
derstood TO be about eleven knots sur
face and eight and one-half knots sub
merged speed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15
Convicted of Manslaughter.

Johnson Ellis, colored. was Wednesday
convicted in Criminal Court No. 2, before
Justice Barnard, Of a charge Of manslaugh-
ter, in connection with the death of Andrew
Silva, also colored, in December last.
Ellis was employed as cook in a restau-
rant at Is street. where Silva served as a
waiter
A quarrel arose in the kitchen, where
Ellis called Silva an undesirable name.
Silva struck Ellis in the head with glass,
and rushing toward him struck him in the
head with his fist. Ellis stabbed Silva with
knife, which he was using to pare vegeta-
bles when attacked. Silva lived about six
hours.
The defense offered no testimony at the
trial, and after the jury's verdict was rem
dered Justice Barnard imposed sentence of
two years In the penitentiary.
Assistant United States Attorney Charles
H. Turner conducted the prosecution and
Attorneys Campbell Darlington and S. D.
Truitt appeared for the defendant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15
J.HUBLHY ASHTON DEAD
FORMERLY q. s. ASSISTANT AT
ToRNEY GENERAL.

J. Hubley Ashton, formerly assistant at
torney general Of the United States, died at
the family residence, 1850 Massachusetts,
avenue, last evening shortly after $50
o'clock The immediate cause of death was
an attack of bronchitis. Up until recently
the deceased, who had retired from active
business life, was apparently in good
health. At that time he began to complain
of trouble in breathing and this ailment In
creased gradually until finally death came
as stated. The funeral will take place to-
morrow afternoon at 2:3O o'clock from the
residence. Rev. DR.. Rolanu Cotton Smith,
rector of st. Johns Protestant Episcopal
Church, will conduct the services. The list
of pallbearers has not been chosen. Mrs
Ashton died about one year ago. and Mr.
Ashton leaves one daughter, Mrs. clarence
r. Wilson.
The interment will be in Oak Hill ceme-
terry.
Native Of Philadelphia.
Mr. Ashton was born in Philadelphia
March II, 1886, his parents being Daniel
r. and Elizabeth J. Ashton He graduated
from the University of Pennsylvania in
1854 and later studied law in the offices
of William B. Reed and st. George Tucker
Campbell in Philadelphia, and at the Uni
elected a member of the bar Of Phila-
delphia after the University Of Pennsyl-
vania had conferred upon him the degree
of master of arts. Later, in 1850, Mr.. Ash
ton became one Of the editors Of the Legal
Intelligence, and from 1851 to 1884 he was
assistant district attorney for the eastern
district of Pennsylvania. He was made
assistant attorney general of the United
States in 1885. and was acting attorney
general Of the United States for period OF
two months each in 1865 and 1858. re-
spectively. He was made agent and coun-
sci of the United States before the inter-
national commission under claims conven-
ton with Mexico July 4, 1865.
Prior to this time he had also been coun-
sci for Vice Admiral Porter and the mortar
flotila in cases of capture by Admiral
Farraguts fleet at New Orleans In 1867.
In 1870 the faculty Of Georgetown Un1Ver-
sity asked Mr.. Ashton to become professor
Of pleading, practice and evidence In that
university, and shortly thereafter he &C
cepted.
Mr.. Ashton was special counsel for the
United States under act of March 3, 1913,
in relation to the Union Pacific Railroad
Company. He was appointed in 1880 as a
special law delegate to the international
sanitary conference which was held In this
city. Before the Venezuela claims COM
mission Mr.. Ashton was the counsel Tor
the United States government in 1855, and
sentative for the Chinese in the United St1tes
Supreme Court in cases under Chinese ex-
clusion laws. Later he edited 9, 10, IL and
II of the opinions of the Attorneys Cen
eral of the United States.
Mr.. Ashton always took leading part
in the sessions of the American Far Asso-
citation, of which organization he was one
of the founders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15
NURSES EXAMINING BOARD.
Personnel Announced by District

In accordance with the provision Of the
act Of Congress approved February Q. 1907,
to define the term registered nurse"' and
to provide for the registration and govern
ing of trained nurses in the District of Co.
lumbia. the Commissioners today appointed
the following five graduate nurses to serve
on the nurses examining board: Mrs. Sa-
rah I. Fleetwood, graduate of Freedmen's
Hospital. Washington. D. c., for the term
expiring June 30, 1907; Miss Myra Drake.
graduate Of National Homeopathic Hospi.
tai, Washington, D. c., for the term expir-
ing June 80. 1908: Miss Katherine Douglass.
graduate of Providence Hospital, Washing
ton. d. c., for the term expiring June 30.
1909: Miss Elizabeth NJ. Hewitt graduate
of Columbia and Children's Hospital, WASH
ington. D. c.. for the term expiring June
30, 1910. and Miss Lily Kanely, graduate of
the Connecticut School for Nurses, New
Haven. Conn. for the -erm expiring June
80, 1911.
The names were selected by the Commits.
sioners from list of ten furnished them
by the Graduate Nurses Association of the
District 1t will be the duty of the board
to investigate and examine all applicants
for license to practice and to further carry
out the provisions of the act.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15
Young Woman's Society Meets,

The Young Woman's Foreign Missionary
Society Of the metropolitan NJ f. Church
met last Tuesday evening at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs E. S. La Fetra, II53 Bel
mont street, the president. Mrs. w s.
Dewhirst. presiding. Devotional exercises
were conducted by Mr.. p. c. Pierce, secre-
tary OF the Y. NJ. c. A. at Fortress Monroe,
Va.
Following the business session Mrs. F.
NJ. Bristol conducted the program for the
evening-"Christus Redemptor'' the Fiji
and New Hebrides islands: peoples, Gus
toms. religions and missions
A map talk was given by Mrs A. NJ
Hacker, and interesting events IN the lives
of John G.. Patton, James Calvert and Bish-
op Patterson, missionaries TO these islands
were given by Miss Emma Tilton and Miss
Bessie Ford.
AT the close of the program refreshments
were served and social hour followed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15

Newly Elected Vice President of the United States
Trust Company.
contra citing firms that are engaged in ex-
tensive railroad contracting work through
out the south.
Mr.. Oliver has under construction and
about half completed a $2.G0iO03 contract
for tunneling Lookout mountain at Chat
tanooga. Tenn.
Win the election of Mr.. Oliver the list Of
officers of the company is completed as fol-
lows: Daniel n. Morgan, former treasurer
of the United States, president; C. j. Rixey,
president Traders National Bank, vice
president; w. ]. Oliver, second vice presi-
dent; r. w. Beall, third vice president;
Richard f. ClaughtCn, formerly of the Com
mercal National Bank. treasurer, and
James Trimble, banker of Kentucky, sec
rotary.
Now that the stock is fully subscribed and
the charter will be asked for the 18th in
slant, i; is expected that this company will
engage in the actual banking business with
in from sixty to ninety days, as the law
requires that 20 per cent of the capital stock
be paid in before the doors of the corpora
ton can be opened to take money on de-
post.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15

The excise board has rejected the applica-
ton OF Michael F. Hayes for the renewal
OF license to conduct IA barroCm at 1900 "
street. The applicant has been in business
at the location mentioned for a number of
years, but persons who appeared against
him at a hearing before the excise board
this morning testified that the barroom is
not wanted by large number of residents
Of the neighborhood in question. and that it
Is not looked upon as a model one by the
police of the seventh precinct.
The opposition TO the application was
headed by Albert f. Shoemaker, attorney for
the Anii-Saioon League. Mr.. Hayes was rep
resented by Attorney Alexander H. Bell
The board has also heard protests against
the application OF y. b. Wiggington for a
barroom license at IOJ I'd street southwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15
Reserve Duty of Mounted Policemen.

In the future those members of the police
force who are mounted will not have to
perform any reserve duty at their respec-
tive stations as do the other members of
the force According to an amendment
made to the police manual by the Commits
sioners today mounted policemen will do
reserve duty at their homes. However,
they are to be subject to the same calls
to duty wnile on reserve at home as they
would be if at the station houses.
The amendment was made by the Com
missionerS upon the recommendation of the
superintendent of police with view of
lettering the service. He contends by the
mounted men doing reserve duty at their
homes they can provide for the better MAIN
tenance of their horses. which cannot be
done with the present stable provisions,
and that tie men themselves may be better
enabled to preserve and care for their
health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15
LAW TO BE ENFORCED
ExTINGUIsHINo STREET LAMPS
A SERIOUS oFFENsE.

Commissioner Mcfarland was informed
by the superintendent Of police today that
at o'clock this morning Tony Stanish and
Carmeal Depolman were arrested while in
the act of extinguishing street lamps on
Washington Heights by Privates A. Buck
ingham and w. w. McGregor, who had
observed that lamps were not lighted and
upon investigation found the men named
extinguishing the lamps, having put out
fifty-eight in all.
Commissioner mcfarland stated that the
men named and any others found commit
ting such an offense will be prosecuted to
the full extent of the law and that the
police department had been notified to
keep strict watch for any interference
with the public lighting. The law expressly
forbids any interference whatever with the
public lighting and it will be vigorously exc
cuted.
Will Be Dealt With Summarily.
Men who extinguish public lights or pre-
vent. them from being lighted expose the
community to murder, burglary, highway
robbery and similar crimes and will be dealt
with summarily," Commissioner Macfar-
land said. This is as grave an offense as
cutting off the water supply or interfering
with the fire department. No part of the
city can be left in darkness at any time
without serious danger.
The Commissioners have notified the con-
tractors that they must keep the lights lit
regardless of any controversy they may
have with the labor unions and that they
will have full protection from the police.
do not believe for a moment that the la
Dor unions would countenance such crime
as that committed by the two men arrested
at o clock this morning when they were
putting Washington Heights in darkness.
Inc labor unions understand that there
must be no Interference with the municipal
functions and they would not, / am sure
approve of such methods which would ex-
Pose their own members as well as other
citizens to such serious dangers. But in
any event, the city will be kept lighted and
the laws will be rigidly executed"
subsequently Commissioner Mcfarland
said that he had learned with satisfaction
OF the conviction of the two men named.
He also learned that among the lights
which they extinguished was the red one
on fire alarm box post. The Commits
sioner pointed out that in that case a new
danger was added by their act because If
hre had occurred in the neghborhood that
fire alarm box might not have been found
In time by citizen desiring to turn in an
alarm.
Commissioner Macfarland has commend
ed the police officers who made the arrests
last night, and looks for similar vigilance
on the part of the police department to-
night. He also asks the cooperation Of
citizens in reporting promptly to the police
any information that will aid them in de-
tecting such crimes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15
VIM. J. OLIVER CHOSEN
U,IITED STATES TRUST COMPANY
ELECTS VICE PRESIDENT.

The board of directors Of the newly or
ganized United States Trust Company OF
this city at a meeting last evening unani-
mously elected William ]. Oliver of Knox
ville Tenn, second vice president. Mr.. Oil
yer is said to be probably the best-known
contractor in the United States. He was
the successful bidder in the recent Compel
tive bids for the Panama canal construc-
ton. Mr.. Oliver, it is explained, is thor
ough business man and is connected with
some of the largest manufacturing and con-
tracing enterprises in this country. He is
president and practically sole owner of the
William ]. Oliver Manufacturing Company
of Knoxville, Tenn; president of the Will
liam ]. Oliver Construction Company, part
ner in Oliver & Russell and in many other
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15

Via Southern Rwy. Correspondence. low
round-trip rates to Central and West Coast
Florida points; 30 days return limit. Stop
overs. Apply 705 10Th st. or 511 Pa. ave.
Advertisements
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15
Punished for Assault.

After remaining ten days In the hospital.
pending recovery from slight fracture of
the skull, Robert Palmer. colored, appeared
in the Police Court yesterday as the prose-
cutting witness against Frank Sewel,
charged with the assault which resulted in
Palmer's injuries. Judge Mulowny found
Sewell guilty and imposed a sentence Of s25
fine or sixty days in Jail.
The testimony showed that the men were
together in a saloon in Anacostia when the
trouble came up between them. There was
a short alteration and finally Sewell pro-
cured a big stick and pounded Palmer over
the head with it. Policeman Stewart of the
Anacostfa police took Sewell into custody.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15
Congregational Meeting Held.

The congregation of Gunton-Temple Me-
mortal Presbyterian Church held its an
nuai meeting last evening in the chapel
Mr. A. G. NJ. Provost. who has been presi-
dent of the board of trustees for many
years. was relieved of the position at his
own request and resolutions appreefatiye
of his services were unanimously adopted.
The following persons We're elected to
serve on the board of trustees for period
of years: John r. Young, w. Swan.
George r. Hamlin and NJ. H. Dooy
The reports exhibited an increase in Of
ferings TO benevolences. The congregation
decided to secure the services of a dea-
coness TO assist the pastor, Rev. Dr. John
Lee Allison, in prosecuting the church work
for next year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15
BROTHER SUES BROTHER.
Proceedings for Dissolution of Business
Partnership.

David l.. Barrett has filed in the District
Supreme Court a suit to dissolve the part
nership existing between him and his,
brother. Robert A. Barrett, for the conduct
of dairy business at CRANKY Farm, on
the Bunker Hill road. under the firm name
of Barrett BrCs
The complainant, by attorneys William
D. Sullivan and James A. Toomey. informs
the court that the firm has done business
for twenty years. but lately irreconcilable
differences have arisen between him and
his brother. which. he alleges. makes it
undesirable to continue the partnership. He
says the firms assets are worth between
$4,000 and $4,000, and asks the appoint
ment of a receiver to take possession of
the property and conduct the business.
The court is also asked to enjoin the de-
PENDANT from alternating any of the prop
erty or assets of the firm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15
HENRY G. SINISTER DEAD.
One Of Washington's Older Citizens
Passes Away.

Henry c. Shuster, one of the older resi-
dents of this city, passed away yesterday
after severe attack of grip. He had at
tained the age of nearly three score years
and ten. Mr.. Shuster came here early in
the ffties from Virginia, where he was
born. to attend school, afterward entering
the dry goods house Of which his elder
brother was head. He was later admitted
as member Of the firm, the house being
well known for many years as W. M.
Shuster & Bro.
Deceased was always esteemed as a man
Of sterling business qualities and of ad-
nHrable and lovable personal traits. Four
children survive him. A son, Mr.. E. Harry
Shuster. in Panama, and three daughters,
Mrs-Sturtevant, widow of the late Edward
X. Sturtevant; Miss Eva Shuster and Mrs.
Harding, wife of Mr.. Clarence L. Harding
The funeral will occur tomorrow after
noon. from his late residence, 1414 Girard
street. The interment, which will be pri-
vate, will be in the family lot, Glenwood
cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15
In the Police Court.

When the case was called in the Police
Court today Judge Kimball imposed fines
Of IS In each Of the two cases against each
of the defendants. In default Of the fines
the two were committed to Jail for thirty
days.
Superintendent Quill Of the American
Street Lighting Company testified that the
two defendants before the court were
among the strikers who were out a few
nights ago and that they had no right TO
touch the lights any more. 1t was further
stated that the lights were turned out on
streets which were served by old lamp
lighters and not by alleged strike breakers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15
Public Hearing Granted.

Claiming that the police trial board, in
recently trying Private J. J. Mccarthy of
the third precinct for assaulting B. S. Feen-
ney, acted in an unfair and improper man
ner in dismissing the charges against the
policeman. P. ]. Ryan, an attorney. will be
granted a hearing by the Commissioners
Mr.. Ryan represents Penney, and in his
request for the hearing declared that his
client has been marred for life and will
carry a long ugly scar upon his cheek.