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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-24
KARL HAU MAY
YET ESCAPE THE
DEATH PENALTY

Berlin. July 2i-It is known that the
Grand Duke OF Baden is strongly opposed
TO the death penalty; consequently. IL Is
believed. that he will commute the death
sentence imposed by the court at Karls-
ruhe upon Karl Hau for the murder OF
his wifes mother. TO Imprisonment for
life. particularly as he has taken similar
action in many previous cases.
Prof. Aschaffenburg. a distinguished
psychologist. who listened to the testi-
mony Tor four days of the trial, wrote
Herr Dietz, counsel for Tau. before the
conclusion OF the trial. that he was con-
WINGED that Hau did not commit the muir
der.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-24
TORPEDO BOAT ST|LETTO
RAN ASHORE IN THE BAY

out for practice in submarine mining.
The wheel rope broke and before the en-
gines could be reversed the Stiletto was
hard and fast on the beach IL Is not
thought that she sustained any great
damage.
The torpedo boat Morris was sent from
the Torpedo Station to the assistance OF
the Stilletto.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-24
CHICAGO GRAIN AND WHEAT
PHYSICIAN WAS MADE
INSANE BY THE HEAT

Pittsburg. July H.-Dr. T. II. Allison OF
Tarentum has become insane from the
heat after having been ont all day max
ing professional visits. When he reached
his home he was raving maniac. at
tackled his wife and would prooaoly
hayo KILLED her had he not been over
nowered and licked up. II ls feared that
his reason Is permanently impaired.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-24

Boston. July A.-Uniied states Senator
Henry Cabot Lodge was named pcrma-
nent chairman OF the Republican state
convention mex tfail at the meeting of
the Republican state committee nj the
committees headquarters I'm this city to-
day. Friday. Oct. 4 was decided upon as
the time. and Symphony hail. this city,
the place at which the convention would
be held
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-24
Good Times in San Domingo

Washington. July 24.--Good times
prevail In Santo Domingo. according
TO reports received at the insular bu-
reau. Under readtustment Of
salaries. Just provided for by the
Dominican lawmakers, the president is
TO receive sl0,so0. an increase OF $4,000
and the heads OF the executive depart
ments and the members OF congress
will receive substantial increases. The
raises extend down the entire line
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-24

The torpedo boat Stiletto. one OF the
oldest torpedo craft I'm the United States
navy ran ashore in Narragansett bay near
Newport today. but is expected TO hoat
at high water tonight. The Stiletto was
proceeding up the bay from the Naval
Training Station under command OF Chief
Gunner C. w. Phillips and had on board
q class OF seamen eunners. who were
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-24
MINOR SUES FOR $1,000
FOR PERSONAL INJURIES

John F. Lowell. a minor. has through
Carrie w. Lowell. brought suit against
George w. Allen. to recover 1900 for per-
sc nal injuries. Plaintiff was riding a
bicycle on Washington street, June nth.
and claims that his wheel was struck by
an automobile that was carelessly oper-
ated by the defendant.
Plaintiff was thrown to the ground and
quite badly injured. Barney & Lee are
his attorneys
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-24
LORD CROMER MAY
RECEIVE HONOR GIFT

London, July 24.--In the house of
commons today Premier Campbell
Bannerman presented a royal message
proposing a special grant Of $3.50. 900
to Lord Cromer. who recently resigned
the post OF British agent and consul
general In Egypt In recognition OF his
services to that country
William II. X. Redmond, Nationalist.
announced his intention OF opposing
the voting OF this sum-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-24
HAMPARTzOOM|AN
INDICTED BY
GRAND JURY

New York. July 2.-Bedros Hampart-
zoomian was arraigned before a coroner's
jury today and charged with the murder
or III. 3. Tavshanjian, rug importer on
Monday. Miss Tridelia Jennery. a dancer.
testified that she saw the accused kill his
victim. Other witnesses OF the tragedy de-
scribed II and Hampartzoomian was held
for the grand jury, which later found an
indictment for murder In the first degree.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-24
STEAMER ELDER HAS
COLUMBIA SURVIVORS

Astoria, Ore, July H-The steamer
George w. Elder arrived here today. hav-
ing on board 81 survivors OF the wrecked
steamer Columbia. The Older did not
sight any of tho missing RATS or boats
Of the Columbia and picked up none OF
the victims after leaving Eureka
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-24
TWO RUNAWAY HORSES
BROKE LAMP POLE

A pair OF horses attached TO a truck
loaded with wool while on Gaspee street
this forenoon ran away and at the cor
ner Of Promenade street collided with
an electric light pole. breaking II. The
horses were STOPPED by their driver.
James Il. Dunn. The team is owned by
NJ. s. Seymour.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-24
GLIDDEN AUTOISTS ARE
AT JERSEY CITY. THE END

New York. July 2t-The first of the
Glidden automobiles reached the city hail
In Jersey City. the end OF their 1850 mile
run. al noon today. half an hour ahead
OF the schedule.
Other cars promptly followed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-24
Sues for $1,000

Joseph c. Michel has filed n suit In the
superior court whereby he seeks TO recover
5000 damages from Antonio DE Luca for
alleged assault and battery. Plaintiff
claims he was beaten by the defendant on
June 22nd Armstrong n Dorney repre-
sent the plaintiff.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-24
Khedive in Paris

Paris. July A.-rhe Khedive OF Egypt.
Abbas Hiimi. spent two days In Paris. in
such strict incoenito that mis- presence
DID not become known until after his de-
porture for Switzerland.
He will visit England before returning
to Egypt.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-24
Circus Train Wrecked

Grand Rapids, Mich. July 2t.--while
enroute from Muskegon to Big Rapids
on the Pere Marquette railroad today.
part OF one section OF the Hagenbeck-
wallace circus train was deraiied near
Twin Lakes by a broken fange Half
n dozen cars were ditched. but no one
was injured. Ten horses and one camel
were killed
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-24
Charles Frohman Back

New York. July 2i.--Charles Froh-
man. the theatrical manager. returned
from London today on the steamer
Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse. after an
absence OF several months.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-24
LIVERPOOL COTTON

Liverpool, July 24.--The market opened
firm today The demand for spot cotton
increased. prices steady, 5000 bales of mid
dlings selling for 7.19. OF these 100 bales
were American. The receipts were 1000
bales. or these none were American.
Futures were selling as follows:
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-24

Detroit. Mich. July H-A heavy rain
storm just after noon az the Crosse
Point track necessitsted postponement
until tomorrow OF the grand circuit races
scheduled for today.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-24
DIED

BuDLoNG--1n this CITY, on the cath
inst. John Clarke Budlong, NJ. D.,
In his list year.
Notice Of funeral later
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-24
F INANCIAL
new YORK STecK MARKET

Reported for The News-Democrat over
the private wire OF LEWIS H. TAPPAN
= Co. Bankers and Brokefs. Banigan
Building
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-24
DEP0SED EMPEROR MAY
Be SENT into EXILE
(Continued from PAGE One !,

Continued from Page One.)
provincial troops on board and will call
at Seoul.
wholesale arrests of subordinates leav-
Ing the palace began at 4 o'clock yester-
day afternoon the object being to inter-
cept possible communications from the
former emperor which might throw light
on alleged plots.
Marquis Ito's Official newspaper ex-
presses satisfaction with the views OF
some of the foreign papers regarding the
situation in Korea, but says II is sur
prised at the impression which appears to
prevail abroad that Japan has taken ac-
tion in Korea insisting that Japan has
not done So
AGITATORS ARRIVING.
Many agitators from the provinces are
arriving here. They are not permitted to
assemble In the city and therefore are
meeting In suburban towns where one
hundred soldiers were yesterday detailed
to dsperse them.
On account OF the prevailing heat.
drought and dsquiet, the financial ar
chives OF the government and also the cor
respondence OF the various government
departments have been removed to the
Japanese city to insure their safety from
destruction by flre.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-04-20
Lincoln, Illinois,

The funeral of Syphus Russell was
held at the Baptist church Monday
afternoon, Rev. Crockett of Decatur,
0 ciating. The Grand United Order
of Sons and Daughters of Good Sa-
martans had charge of the remains.
Miss Mae Perkins has returned
/ from Decatur where she was the
guest of her sister, Mrs A. Steward.
Mrs. Johnson of SprinS1eld. was
the guest Of her sister, Mrs. George
Z. Young, Il few days last week
Miss L. TORY was seen on our
streets last Monday.
Messrs. King and Curtis attended
the funeral of Syphus Russell.
The Good Samaritans are to be
commended for the way they con-
Quoted the remains of Mr.. Russell
Bert Brown has returned from
Delevan and is at his old stand in
the barber shop of r. d. DickersOn.
The A lien Chapel choir gave its
first sacred concert Sunday evening.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-04-20
Elections Over the State.

Returns show that Republicans
have carried a majority of the coun-
try towns and villages. On last
Tuesday the spring elections were
held throughout the state with the
exception of Peoria. Decatur and e.
ST. Louis which are not claSSed as
being small Peoria went democratic
but most of the towns and villages
were carried by the Republicans or
parties synonymous Many villages
had what is known as the license
and anti license ticket. the wet and
the dry ticket, ETC. Decatur goes
Republican. Most of the village cleo
tions were exciting. Alton re-elec-
ei Beale.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-04-20
Quincy News.

The funeral of Mrs. Alexander was
held at Bethel church at 2:30 on The
evening OF the 18th Mrs Alexander
moved TO Kansas City few years
ago after the dea lf-of her husband
where she has since resided. Mrs
Alexander leaves mother, sister
and other relatives and friends.
Mrs Susan B.s.Golden, one Of lie
city'S best caterers. went To Clayton
one the l4th to supervise the culn-
ary department Of the banquet given
in honor ofsGeos Il. Hngh's fiftieth
anniversary with tue Wabash ..y.
A number 4mpliments were passed
on Mrs. Golden's 5 ability as II caterer,
among he many. the host said:
This is one Of the happiest. times
of my life, for it is golden anniver-
sary indeed, for the spread could
not be surpassed" 1t is no disgrace
to work, for id'e hands create Il
great deal trouble.
RoV. EfneSU HAL pdSSeu ttTOuSH
the city last week enr ute south for
his health He filed the pu pit at
the Union Baptist church, morning
and evening of the IA, Il
The Culture club program was well
filed The paper for the day was
read by Miss Davis who expressed
herself in very nice way. The
paper was sh rt but 10 the point
Rev. Ernest Hall was made an hon
Gray member IF the club
The cantata given Tuesday night
at Bethel chnrch was great sue
cess. The entertainment was under
the management Of Mrs. f. p Mon
roe.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-04-20

had. Mrs. Moore had guessing con
tes'son birds. which was very inter-
esting. The prizes were awarded,
first tog David Moore, second to Mrs.
Alice Smith The BOBBY prize was
awarded to Mrs. Harvey. delicious
luncheon was served by the hostess,
to whom aFvote of thanks was most
heartily rendered.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-04-20
The New Jewellers.

Messrs. Tobin and Canham
are names of the yung men who
open their uew modern jawelry
store on South Side of Square to
day. They will have a fine line
of goods and are desirous of hav,
ing the public call and inspect
their store They are amiable,
courteous and ob'iging young
men and we desire our readers
call and see their fine line of jew
elry. Watch for later announces.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-04-20

We had the extreme pleasure of
boarding an Inter Urban car for Lin
last Monday and found on account of
cold and rain and snow and politics,
the farmers are very late this year.
Lincoln was on the eve of holding on
the eve of holing an election.
Lincoln, as some Of you know, is
not the maiden name of that town.
1t was once Pottsville, i. e. before it
was married. 1t is an old town.
Lincoln used to be there and the
town is named for him. This is the
home county of Col. Oglesby, the
fire cgtcr of the House.
Did you know that Lidcoln is
beautiful place? 1t has four or five
banks and the people have money in
that city. 1t has beautiful high
school building and a Presbyterian
college, good public schools, fine cit-
zens and great big healthy looking
children.
1t is f1ne town to live in. Harry
A. Donnagan, the representative of
The Forum, has a beautiful Office in
his pantitorium, we'll kept. He is
doing good business and will be
glad to have any person in Lincoln
see him and have The Forum sent.
The ministers speak of it and we
have got to support these businesses
They are indispensable.
We were gladly astonished to see
Messas. Young & Whites book and
jewelry store. A fine store, run by
colored people, which is credit to
our race the land over This store
will travel during the summer
months and will roturn in the fall.
Lincoln has a fine set of colOred
people and the girls are o. k. and
industrious.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-04-20

We are glad to welcome the return
of Miss K. b. Wilson and her mtoh-
er, Mrs. Mitchem, to the city.
Mis-. r. j. Whitesides has been
very sick and is reported not much
improved at this writing.
We regret to lose the pleasant
society OF Mr.. and Mrs George y.
Young We wish them success and
will gladly welcome their return.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-04-20
The Sunlight Circle.

The Social Sunlight Giro met on
last Wednesday evening with Mrs.
Dave Moore at the residence of Mrs.
Alice Smith and enjoyable time was
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-04-20

The juvenile class of the Second
Baptist church gave its first concert
last Thursday evening which was a
success in every respect.
The W. w. club will hold three
nights fair the second week in May
To which you wi be as Welcome
as the Flowers in May"
E L. Rogers spent a few hours in
the city last Monday on business.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-08-31
WIRELESS PHONES FOR FLEET.
To he Installed on Inc BstueshIps for the
Pacific,

W~AsHINoroN, Aug. 3o.-The Navy De-
partment is making arrangements for the
installation of wireless telephones on all
Of the battleships which 1t Is proposed to
send to the Pacific.
Tests OF the instrument will be made on
two Of the battleships. probably the Con-
necticut and the Virginia, and il it is found
that the apparatus works satisfactorily
all Of the ships will be equipped with the
wireless telephones in addition to the wire
less telegraph outfits which they all carry
1t is claimed by the company which pro-
poses to furnish the wireless telephones
that their use is practicable in any kind Of
weather for a distance Of five miles and that
they can be used for communication at a
much greater distance under favorable
weather conditions
The Yankton has been assigned to accom-
pany the feet for the use Of the commander
-in-chief in place Of launch or small vessel
in going to ports where the feet will stop.
She lie able to make fourteen knots, and as
the feet will run at ten knots she will have
no difficulty in keeping her place in line.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-08-31
DOG SLEUTHS.
Gen. Bingham May Try to Help Out His
Detectives With B~loOdhOunds.

W hbtVNNistVoataArs
For the last few weeks Central Office
detectives under the supervision of Fourth
Deputy Commissioner Arthur Woods nave
been experimenting with b~loodhonnds,
with the view OF establishing a dog squad
in the Police Department. 1t is likely
that Gen. Bingham upon his return from
his vacation will buy about a hundred
of these dogs, which are Il be used in run
ming down escaped criminals. They will
be kept in precincts in the sparsely settled
sections Of the city.
The idea of forming a dog SQUAD origi-
mated with Mr.. Woods, who before his
appointment went abroad and studied
the police systems Of all the principal cities
in Europe. He found that dogs are used
by the police throughout France and Brus-
sells in tracking fugitives. When he re-
turned to this country he suggested that
Gen. Bingham make Al experiment.
A few weeks q ~bloodhcunds we're tried
out in an upstate town and found to be Of
great value in tracking persons. Expert
ments also were made in this city with
success. A few days ago a bloodhound
was put on a trail four hours old, and after
taking up the scent he traced his man
through crowded streets and finally landed
him in hiding in a house.
Deputy Commissioners Woods said yester-
day that he believes the dogs will he Of
great value in hunting criminals in the out
lying districts OF The Bronx, Brooklyn
Staten Island and Queens. 1t Is Gen. Bing-
hams intention to get the best b~loodhounds
hat can be bought and have them trained
by men fitted for the work.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-08-31
FART or ~ EMPRESS DERiILED.
Harlem Train Hits an UnspIkeh switch AMI
Locomotive and One Gar 40 On.

WHITE PLAINS, n. Y. Aug. 80. The
Chatham express, due in New York at 400
O'Clock over the New York and Harlem
Railroad. WAS damaged at Chappaqua
this afternoon and severa hundred pas
sengers bound for White Plains and New
York were severely shaken up. Engineer
William Weaver and Fireman Edward
Collins. who remained at their posts when
the express jumped the track. were badly
scalded. They were brought to the White
Plains Hospital. Z.
The accident occurred at the switch.
which had just been moved from left to
right on account Of the changes in the
method of running the trains. The con
struction crew had completed the switch
but did not a time 10 spike IL down
securely before the express came along.
As the locomotive hit the crossover il
jumped from the rails. The train was
slowing down for a stop at Chappaqua
and only the locomotive and baggage car
went of.
The locomotive bumped along oy sr the
ties for about 100 yards and then toppled
over. Steam escaping from broken valves
scalded the enginemen painfully. Some
Of the passengers were thrown out OF their
seats and bruised. but nc one was seriously
injured. Several car windows we're broken.
The accident delayed traffic about two
hours. IL was necessary for trains In both
directions 10 transfer their passengers.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-08-31
LOST HER RED GOWN AT SEA.
Thief on the Baltic Got Miss Laura Da,ton's
London Acquisition.

Miss Laura Adams Dayton, IS years old,
daughter Of Justice Dayton Of the Supreme
Court. bought while she was in London
a fine red gown. Her stateroom on the
steamship Baltic. which she shared with her
chaperon. was somewhat crowded, 30 on
Wednesday night she put the suit case
containing the gown into the passageway
near her stateroom door.
The suit case disappeared in the night
and a search Of the ship failed TO reveal it.
The ships officers suspect that the thief
took out the red dress and a diamond stick
pin n then threw thec case into the sea.
Other passengers by the Baltic were NJ.
+. Plant. president OF the Plant Line; George
g. Ward, geperal manager OF the CONNER
cial Cable Company; Edwin H.. Richard,
Sir NJ. Bromley Wilson. Clifford B Wright,
Gen. James H. Wilson. Capt. Murray f.
Taylor. Co W. r. Palmer. Charles c. Lin
thicum. Gen, Edward p. Meany, George
ID. McCreary. II. F. Gunnison. Julian B.
Fairchild. Col. 8. G. Grimshaw. G~rosvenor
Atterbury and A.. b Beers.
The Baltic's first cabins were all filed.
A large number Of passengers who had not
p~reengaged rooms and who wanted to 20
first we're forced to be content with second
cabin fare.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-08-31
ROOT RETURNS TO MULDOON'S.
Looks For~a ra to His Trip to Mexico With
Great Anticipation.

UTICA. Aug. 9O.-Secretary Of State Root,
who was summoned to Clinton to attend the
funeral OF his brother. Prof. Oren Root OF
Hamilton College, returned to Muldoon's
training retreat on the Hudson this after
noon The Secretary appeared to be feel
ing well and said he was looking forward
to his trip to Mexico the latter part of next
month with great anticipation.
While in Utica Secretary Root called
upon Congressman Sherman. who took
up with him the matter OF the removal
10 the United States Of the body Of Ray
Poole. a prominent young resident Of this
city who died in Honduras two weeks ago
and whose body must remain inferred in
hat country five years unless the State
Department at Washington is able to have
the Honduran Government suspend the
stringent regulations.
Mr.. Root was deeply impressed with the
circumstances OF Poole's death and imme-
diately forwarded the following telegram
to acting Secretary Of State Adee:
-In reference TO the removal Of the body
Of Ray Poole, who died in Honduras on the
2ist inst, about which Congressman Sher-
mar has wired. I desire every effort made to
procure the consent Of the Honduras Gov
m for the immediate removal Of the
body to the United States"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-08-31
NIGHT TELEPHONE RATE ar.
M Long Distance Half Tariff After Sept. .
Cost TO he same ~ In Day.

M Long Distance Half Tariff After Sept. 4
Go to Be same ~ IN Day.
The American Telephone and Telegraph
Company, which in conjunction with the
New York II lephone Company furnshes
the long distance service lereabouts, has
notified its subscribers that on and after
1901 A NJ. or Sunday, Septem. err 1, half
rates for night messages will be abolished.
be uniform. It Is said that a large number
OF calls have been lost or delayed because
Of the congestion Of traffic that occurred
when the night rates were in effect.
An official Of the company said that the
change OF rates would take n severe and
unnecessary strain OF the operators by
cutting out what might be called the rush
hours and distributing the traffic evenly
through the day and night.
BOSTON, Aug. 30.-The half rate for
night messages on the long distance lines Of
the New England Telephone and Telegraph
Company will be abolished on Sunday
September /. A statement from the CON-
pany says:
In 1905 the net earnings from long
distance business were sass, 1888. The
original purpose in granting half rates on
night messages was to build up traffic at
hours when business was dull. This result
has now been accomplished"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-08-31
TROLLEY COLLISION KILLS 20.
Express and Gar some Together
White Running 10 Miles an Hour.

CHARLESTON. ILL.,. Aug. 3o.-Sixteen per-
sons were killed instantly. our more died
soon after and sixty-fve others were in
iured at liA0 this morning by the collision
Of an express car. westbound. with an inter-
urban car crowded with passengers going
tO the Coles county fair at Charleston.
The collision occurred one mile west of
here on a steep grade just beyond a sharp
curve. The cars were running forty miles
an hour.
The trolley line is operated by telephone
from Mattoon, and both motormen say
they had orders TO go ahead. The victims
are all local passengers
AS result of the collision John a. Backus.
who was in charge of the despatch system,
committed suicide this afternoon. He was
a protege of Judge Grosscup OF Chicago.
who is the heaviest stakeholder in the road.
Many of the injured are in a critical con-
dition and il is feared fifteen or more of
them will not survive.