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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05
ATTEMPT MADE
To WRECK PENN,
FAST EXPRESS

Pittsburg, Aug SIT was learned today
that an attempt was made yesterday
morning 10 wreck the New York and Chi
cago Limited express on the Pennsyl-
vania railroad at a point just outside OF
Allegheny. Splice ba had been nailed
TO a tie and rested on each OF the rails
on track No. 4, but the enormous weight
OF the Mogul engine drawing the train
prevented derailment and the only effect
was to jolt the passengers.
Railroad detectives have been working
on the case since yesterday. but have so
far been unable to obtain "A clue to tho
identity OF those responsible for the out
rage. II is the opinion OF the railroad
officials that the attempt was made by
either former employees or by those IA
miliar with the working Of the road. as
the spot selected as the safest, because of
its being under the signal bridge. and tho
manner in which the bars were placed
Indicated that those who drove the bolts
were familiar with this kind OF work.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05
Statement to This Effect Comes To-
day From Former Attorney of
This Company. 1t Had No Part
in Plan, or Even Desire, to Block
Bankruptcy Proceedings.

Edwin c. Pierce, Esq. who was at
torney for the Home Realty company
for a short time, issued today the fol-
lowing statement to show that the
company had no part in the plan to
block the bankruptcy proceedings that
have been instituted against IL:
My clients are Mr.. Davis, Mr.. Smith
and Mr.. Warheld In their capacity as
the board OF directors OF the Home
Realty company. / have no other
clients in Home Realty affairs. All
other interests are represented by
other counsel I desire. once for all.
to make the position of the board of
directors perfectly plain 1t is we'll
known that the members OF the board
have only nominal interest as stock
holders. but as they constituted the
board at the time when the insolvency
OF the company was recognized, they
became morally and practically quasi
trustees for the creditors. They de-
sired to act in that spirit and / have
advised them so to act. They asked the
advice of the creditors and have at all
times been willing and anxious TO fol-
low the advice of the creditors acting
as body. When the creditors COM
mittee asked the privilege of making
an expert examination OF their books
they assented in writing, without
hesitation or qualification. II the com
mittee should desire a conveyance of
the property to a trustee named by the
committee with the fullest powers,
they were ready to make II.
MUCH TO RECOMMEND 1T.
Such trust conveyance had much 70
recommend II as the best way of dealing
with the assets and would have been very
beneficial to those having contracts with
the company for unfinished houses. Rut
TINS method required the consent of all
creditors. including those who had made
attachment. The committee could not Sc
cure such unanimous consent Some cred
ltors urged bankruptcy. -Fne- rurnnffttse
having decided upon bankruptcy request
ed the board to make an assignment to
one OF the committee. This was abso-
iuteiy necessary, or at least appeared so
10 the committee. In order to open the
door OF the bankrupt court.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05
ACTOR MANSFIELD MAY
NEVER APPEAR AGAIN

Saranac Lake. N. Y. Aug. 5.-Richard
Mansfield will probably never be seen
upon the stage again.
Shattered in body, impaired in mind. the
American actor lies guarded night and
day in a little cottage in the heart OF the
North Woods at Ampersand. declaimins
between coughing spells the lines of the
parts he made famous, and weeping when
they carry from his sight the costumes
he wore IN his favorite roles.
Even while his wife and brother declare
Mansfield fs steadily improving. they are
wiring 20 Montreal. and New York for
specialists to hurry to his side. IL Is said
that more intimate friends have been
that. while no immediate dan
ger OF death appears, there is grave doubt
that the actor will ever leave his bed.
Save for his wife. who goes TO him when
he most insistentiy demands her presence,
none Of the actors encourage Is allowed
TO speak to him any more. His brother.
Felix. the English poet and author. who
came with him from abroad. enters the
chamber only on the rarest occasions.
Even the sight of his brother is said TO
unnerve the sick man.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05
WIFE's Tears
LED TO Fine
REDUCTION

William e. Dolan. a young man who re-
Gently went into the peddling business,
and hired a team from stable TO tote
him and his wares about the city. was arr
rested on Saturday night on westmin-
ster street. the charge against him being
that ne was driving the horse at pace
faster than an ordinary travelling speed.
In the district court this morning he
pleaded guilty to the charge and was fined
$50 ond costs.
Later a friend of Dolan and the latter's
wife appeared before Judge Reuckert and
interceded. the one with words the other
with tears, that the fine be reduced or
remitted. The friend said that the horse
could not go at any speed, let alone the
Ii miller. an hour the police said II was
being driven at, as the stable from which
IL was hired did not have a fast-going
horse.
1t appeared that the horse and wagon
hired by Dolan he had to pay but $50
day for, and the implication was that
horse let at such a price could not be a
stopper.
Dolan was called from the cell rooms to
explain and he gave the horse a worse
probable capacity for speed development
than did his friend. He explained that
the alleged fast driving was but a short
spurt. caused by the fright of the animal
at some street occurrence.
Judge Reuckert removed the fine OF 500
and costs and imposed one of $40 and
costs.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05
haywood GIVEN
A RECEPTION
1T DENVER

\ Denver. Cot. Aug S--rhe reception ten
dered William d. Haywood. the miners
official recently acquitted of connection
with the murder of ex-Gov. Steunenberg
of Idaho. on his return home from Boise
last night was considerably curtailed be-
cause of the lateness of his arrival
Plans for a great gathering of people
at the station, which was to be followed
by an open air meeting. were abandoned
and instead a committee of 100 labor
unionists was on hand to welcome him. A
crowd of several thousand persons. de-
spite the lateness of the hour, was also
on hand. =
When Haywood stepped from the train.
supporting his invalid wife. great cheer
went up from the crowd. Continued
cheering greeted him and kept his face
wreathed in smiles.
When Haywood saw his wife safely
seated In a carriage, he stood on the rear
seat OF the open carriage and shouted
cheer after cheer as he waved his hat.
The crowd joined with him and for sew
eral minutes the roar continued Half a
hundred men started to unhihtch the
horses and attach rope, so that thcy
could drag the conveyance up the street.
Haywood requested that they forego this
expression OF regard. and they desisted
y
streets. Then the horses pulling Hay
woods carriage started away at brisk
trot
Haywood. on arrival at the Albany no.
tel, responded to demands for speech
by saying that he would tell them all
about II later" and asked to be allowed
to retire for the night. Haywood referred
to prediction that he said mine owners
had made. that he would come back to
Colorado In pine box.
'I am very much alive, you see," he
said. This great reception is the hap
piest moment Of my life. My cup OF hap
piness would be complete IL Meyer and
Pettbone were by my side. One thing I
am convinced OF, and the last 1s months
has definitely taught me, Is that when
unions stand together you cannot break
them"
Haywood then shook hands with tho
people until exhaustion compelled him TO
quit.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05
BIG MOVEMENT
ALONG CRAFT
LINE IN FRISCO

San Francisco. Aug. 5.-A general
movement along the graft line of battle
will be made today. IL will extend from
the session OF the grand jury which Is
accommodating evidence against the Off
cials of the telephone company to the
state supreme court. where the cham
pions of Mayor Edward r. Taylor are
lighting to establish the validity OF his
appointing power.
The task of impanelling a jury to try
Theodore N Haisey. outside agent" Of
the Pacific States Telephone company, on
a charge of bribery. will be resumed be-
fore Superior Judge Dunno. while Emil
NJ. thinner. the vice-presid of the cor
poration. will appear in the police court
for arraignment on charge of misde-
meanor for refusing to testify at the
trial of Louis Glass.
The justices OF the supreme court will
take up the application of Harry NJ. Nc
Kannay Mayor Taylors private secre-
tary for a writ of mandamus compelling
Auditor Horto to sign McKanney's sal
ary demand. McKannay's petition Is a
short cut toward settling the question of
the validity of Taylor's teunre of office.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05

The committee must have felt confident
that the company was In It's nature tho
subject OF bankruptcy. The fact that the
assignment to Mr. Chase was desired for
The purpose OF laying the foundation for
bankruptcy was frankly disclosed by the
committee and was well understood by
the board. The board deemed 1t their
duty TO make the assignment, I advised
them that IL was their duty. and the as
signment was made in less than two
hours after II was requested. The COM
mittee then caused bankruptcy proceed-
ings TO be begun against the company.
The board. as In duty and consistency
bound. instructed me as attorney for the
company TO make no answer. The time
for answer expired and no answer was
filed In behalf OF the company
On the last day for answer however a
creditor through his own attorney fled
an answer. raising the question whether
company whose dealings are in land
can be considered a trading company
within the meaning OF the bankruptcy
act. The board had no knowledge that
any creditor would intervene and no de-
sire that such answer, or any answer,
should be filed.
they opened the door OF the Bankruptcy
court at the request OF the creditors COM
mittee. and they do not desire to obstruct
IN the least the course of bankruptcy pro-
ceedngs.
DESTROYS OF DOING WHOLE DUTY.
They afe desirous OF doing their whole
duty anc nothing but their duty in the
circumstances i'm which they are placed.
The property of the company is now In
the hands OF an assignee named by the
creditors acting as a body. The point OF
law raised by the intervening creditors.
whatever its merits. Is not so obscure as
to have escaped the consideration of the
able lawyers representing the creditors
before they decided upon resort 10 bank
ruptcy. III there is anything the board can
do to expedite the determination OF this
issue, or any other thing in the line Of
their duty TO the creditors, shall advise
them to do II.
will add my opinion that the best way
TO administer the estate would have been
by trusteeshiD. the time for which has
passed; the second best way is through
bankruptcy and the worst way 10
through an assignee
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05

POLICE OBJECTED
To GEGARRAGE'S
ABUSE OF WIFE

Capt Mowry OF Station yesterday
decided that the police and the dis
trict court had better help John
Gegarrage, Pole, in the management
of his family. lest the husbands ideas
OF family control result in something
serious like the murder OF his wife.
The wife Saturday might went TO bed
at o'clock. and when her husband
came to his home on Gesler street
later. the fact that he wanted some
supper quick and his wife was in bed
enraged him. and he dragged her out
OF bed and during a strenuous few
moments he threw a knife at his
spouse. but she ducked and escaped
injury.
Yesterday. Capt. Mowry says. that
the wife made complaint to him OF
the action of her husband. and recited
other instances OF abuse by him. which
complaint the husband became ap-
prised OF, and last night assaulted his
wife and locked her out OF the house
This latest occurrence, together with
the fact that the wife and the chill
dren asserted that the head of the
family had threatened to kill his wife.
caused Capt Mowry TO start police and
court machinery to aid the husband
and father to regulate himself IL not
his household.
Gegarrage was accordingly arrested
on the charge OF having assaulted his
wife with a knife. In the district
court this morning. he pleaded not
guilty TO the charge and was held in
surety Of $500 for trial on the 12th.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05
KAISER AND
CzAR MEET
on YACHT

swinemunde. Prussia. Aug. 5.-Emperor
William conducted divine service on
board the royal yacht Hohenzollern at II
O'Clock yesterday morning. Emperor
Nicholas was present At noon Emperor
william and Prince Won Buelow, the i'm
perial chancellor. together with his suite.
attended n special service and had lunch
con aboard the Russian royal yacht STAN
dart. and during the afternoon witnessed
races between launches and cutters from
the warships.
The two emperors presented the prizes
to the victorious crews.
Prince Henry OF Prussia, commander
of the German fleet, gave dinner last
night aboard the battleship Deutschland
to the two emperors and their suites. En-
peror Nicholas presented Prince Won Bue-
low with his portrait In enamel set with
brilliants, and conferred the Alexander
Nevsky order on Herr Won Tschirsky, the
German war minister: Admiral Won Tir-
pitz Gen. Count Huelsen-Haeseler, chief
Of the German military cabinet, and Gen.
Won Scholl.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05
REFUSES TO
HAVE HIS LEG
AMPUTATED

New York. Aug. 5.-A peculiar process
OF reasoning will probably cost Edward
Correnio. an italian. his life. though the
physicians at Fordham hospital. where
correnio is dying. hope their argumenta-
tive abilities. supplemented by their sur
gicai skill. may save the italian from
death.
IT appears that Correnio was assaulted
by some countrymen, who brutally kick
ed him. Blood poisoning set in and the
hospital physicians told the dying italian
that an amputation would save him. Cor
renio calmly refused TO submit to an oper-
alton. saying: IF live to go out / shall
Kill my assailants. and then I'll die In the
electric chair. I might as we'll die now"
No amount OF persuasion today could
induce Correnio to change his mind
Three men were arrested today charged
with having assaulted Correnio.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05
WEATHER NOTES

Rain fell yesterday over the North
Atlantic coast. but fair weather pre-
walls this morning over the Atlantic
states. due to an area Of high pressure
covering that section. This condition
will probably cause fair weather. at
tended by rising temperature. in the
vicinity OF Providence tonight and
Tuesday. A barometric depression Is
moving eastward along the northern
border OF the United States. and Is
central this morning north of Min
nesota. II has caused rain over the
Central states and Is causing rain this
morning over the western lake region.
The weather is cool over the north
eastern portion OF the country. over
the lake region and the Central states
A has grown considerably warmer.
NJ. r. BLYSTONE.
Local Forecaster.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05

Mayor Patrick ]. Mccarthy, who Is vice
chairman of the Old Home Week COM
mittee has sent to the police commission
ers of Providence a letter highly extol-
hing the police force of Providence for the
excellent work done by the department.
during Old Home Week
Incidentally the mayor congratulates
the commissioners upon the discipline and
efficiency of the men. His communication
20 the board reads as follows:
The Honorable Police Commission:
Gentlemen: Permit me TO congratulate
you and the entire police department of
Providence. In the name of the people of
the city. upon the excellent work the
police performed during Old Home Week.
Their efficiency showed not only the ef-
fects of discipline. but also of a highly
oommendable and conscientious regard for
the best interests of the city. They labor
cd zealously night and day. and their
service was an important factor In maxi
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05
SITUATION IN ITALY
IS DECIDEDLY TENSE
Large AncIeca Meetings Yesteday-Mgr Sanfero ooed by
Rowdies-Srctest Orders Issued to Prevent Violence.

Rome Aug. Sin an Interview on the
political situation and anti-clerical agita-
tion. signor Giolitti. premier and minister
of the interior. declared that the govern
ment is absolutely impartial and will not
depart from this policy.
Large anti-clericai meeting were held
Sunday at Spiezza, Leghorn. Torni, Ge-
noa Florence, Utine, Palermo and else
where, but there were no disorders. In
this city Mgr. Sanferno. an intimate
friend of Pope Plus. was insulted In the
street, and at Naples. the well-known as
tronomer FIR. Alfani. was hooted by row.
dies.
A newspaper here says that number
of members OF the chamber OF deputies or
all opinions. purposes holding a meeting
in an upper Italian city and to invite
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05
NEWPORT SPENT
4 QUIET RAINY
DAY Of REST

A northwest gale with much-needeti
rain kept the Newport cottagers indoors
all forenoon The sun appeared In the af-
ternoon. causing general scattering of
summer residents. vending their way to
many luncheon parties. including those OF
Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish and Mrs. william
Storrs Wells. Last evening Mrs. Fish an
Woodward. '"AeS A.
Inc rain of the morning prevented roJf
Tor the afternoon, and confined the Con-
a.. na a.rons az the Casino to the veran-
uas because OF wet grass AS since the
peginning OF the season, there was a mo-
ticeable absence of the cottage contin-
gency at the concert
Inc Casino stockholders are called into
meeting this morning. II is a question
wnether a quroum can be obtained
Inc regular and special police, aided by
tne Town officials of Middletown. Ports
houtn ana jamestown. were on guard
yesterday afternoon with stop watches
looking for speeding automobilists who
nave made the roads dangerous Judge
rranklin remained at his telephone in
Newport ready to hold special court at
any moment. Some one evidently gave
arrests.
The first class of cadets at West Point
is coming to one OF the forts about Fish
er's Island for week of big gun target
practice.
Elaborate arrangements are being made
for the lawn fetes and water sports on
the estate OF Mrs. John Nicholas Brown
for the benefit of Emanuel church choir
on Tuesday. Women from the cottage set
tlement will assist Mrs. Brown.
Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt, who arrived
from Europe Saturday, came to Newport
yesterday afternoon on the flagship.
North Star. accompanied by her husband.
who met her in New York.
Mrs ogden Mills and her daughter. Miss
Beatrice Mills, who arrived from Europe
Saturday. returned to Newport yesterday.
accompanied by Mr.. Mills Ogden L. Mills
and Miss GLADYS Mills. Last evening Mrs.
Mills entertained at dinner.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05

ing Old Home Week complete success.
In their handling of such large crowds as
the city had never before seen they exer-
cised rare judgment and discrimination,
and reflected the highest credit upon them
selves and their officers, as well as upon
the city and state.
Very truly yours,
PATRICK ]. MCCARTHY.
Mayor.
There seems to be little doubt that at
it's meeting tomorrow the commission will
take some action In recognition OF the
faithful work of the officers and patrol.
men. from chief down TO night and day
men on the various beats, all of whom
performed many extra hours of labor.
Undoubtedly they could and would ap-
preciate a short respite from such stren-
uous work as has fallen to their lot during
the 16s hours just passed. as ii will give
most of them a little time in which to be-
Continued on Page Six.)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05
BIG LAND FRAUDS
DISCOVERED IN CAL.

Los Angeles. Cal. Aug. SO. r.. Robin
son, receiver in the local land office yes
terday said: Fraudulent entry on more
than 1000 acres of Imperial Valley land
has been made. General Prescott and my
self made the discovery some time ago,
and secret service agents are now COL
lecting evidence which we believe will un-
cover land fraud equal in importance 20
that in oregon"
On file in the land office are IL affida-
Wits charging fraus in desert entries.
Many similar affidavies will be filed this
week, IL is said.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05

tion which closed June %, and no accurate
estimate could be obtained today OF the
number OF men eligible TO vote under the
revised figures. but II is hardly likely, IL
is understood, that the reduction will be
much greater than IL was last year when
a little more than 500 names were found
TO have been duplicated in one way or
another.
When these lists are ready the pruning
committee of the Democratic city COM
mittee can get to work on the First and
Ninth ward lists. as there has been no
change in the determination to apply the
pruning knife TO those wards.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05
Royal Yachting Begun

Cowes. Isle of Wight. Aug. SIN a
light breeze, 30 boats started this morning
In half a dozen matches under the au-
spices of the Royal London Yacht club.
with which the weeks yachting program
opened. The most interesting event from
the popular viewpoint was the handicap
race for big schooners, In which Emperor
Williams American built Meteor started
from scratch against the German yachts
Suzanne and Clara. and the British Adela
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05

the government to adopt vigorous meas
urss against the anti-clericsl agitation y
TO PREVENT VIOLENCE.
Turin, Italy. Aug. 5.--The Stampi today
printed an interview with Premier Gio-
litti in which he was quoted as reiterat-
ing that the government would not
change its policy on account OF the anti
clerical agitation in Italy. He added that
the strictest orders had been issued TO
prevent violence and protect the church
es, converts and other religious property.
but the government would not intervene
in any fashion. Regarding the charges
brought against the religious bodies, the
premier said:
THAT is matter for the courts TO de-
eide and the country would have right
to complain IL the government interfered
to restrain the press, which is free. both
for clericals and anti-clericals."
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05
GOV. GENERAL
kARAKOzOFF IS
ASSASS|NATED

Platigorsk. Caucasus. Aug Seen. Ra-
rakozoff. ex-governor general OF Odessa
was shot and killed in the centre OF the
town early this morning. The assassins
escaped.
Gen. Karakozoff was commander of the
Lubna Dragons when. July 3. 1905. he
was appointed governor general OF Odes-
sa
turbances, instructing the police TO fire
directly into the mobs. He was succeeded
az governor general by Gen. Kaulbars, on
Oct. %. 1905.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05
FINAL DEGREES IN
43 DIVORCE CASES

Judge Mumford today in the SUI
perior court approved OF nnal decrses
in some 43 divorce cases In which de-
cisions were given more than six
months ago.
These cases were heard at different
times while the court was at work
at the session which closed the Sec
ond Monday OF last month.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05

II the city authorities do not quickly stop
the crimes. Gov. Hughes will be appealed
to.
Late last night. the police received news
OF another attack. IL occurred In the
suburb of Richmond Hill. Jennie Smith.
22 years old. was attacked by two men
while on her way home. Her screams
brought assistance and one of the assall-
ants was captured.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05
IMPERIAL'S NEW OFFICERS
ARRIVE IN THE GETTY

Mr.. John p. Hill. manager of the Impe-
rial Theatre. Mr.. Edward Behman. treas
urer and assistant manager, and Mr..
Hargraves. the advertising manager. are
In the city looking over the theatre with
view of making some improvements In
the interior. including stage. decorating
the lobby. etc.
A special effort will be made this sea-
son for the comfort of the lady patrons
OF the house. and some excellent attrac-
tions are provided.