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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-07
OLD NATIONAL
BANK SUES R. R.
FOR $4,000

Or. John T. Farrell. on behalf OF the
Oid National bank, has brought suit in
the superior court against the Providence
ana Burrillville Street Railway company
70 recover A0oo. IL is claimed by the
bank that as assignee OF the contractors
and or Farrell, there is due IL that
amount fer work done on the defendants s
road between this city and Woonsocket
The declaration recites that in the first
place the defendant made a contract with
the Clavin a. Nash Co. to furnish all
necessary tools. machinery, apparatus
and labor for constructing the railway.
That later the Clavin a. Nash Co. trans
ferred all its rights to the bank, and on
Oct. Is. 1904. William III. Shaw and DR..
Farrell. as the Providence Construction
company, took up the contract.
On Jan. 13 1905. Shaw assigned all his
rights in the construction company to
Dr. Farrell. who eight days later trans
ferred his rights to the bank. II Is
claimed by the bank that the defendant
made statement allowing that the sum
of s1652o9 was due to the bank. that on
March Is. a further sum of $1725.90 was
due, and on April Is third sum amount
ing TO 1913 became due. The bank asserts
that IL got none OF this money, but that
the defendant without the banks knowl-
edge or consent paid the sum Of Si25.9o
to Or. Farrell
Irving Champlin and James Harris are
attorneys for the Old National bank.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-07
CHAUFFEUR
IS HELD FOR
IN ASSAULT

worcester. Mass. Aug. Up. Joseph
Murray OF Newton, the chauffeur OF the
automobile belonging TO the Boston school
department which was wrecked at
shrewsbury last Wednesday night was
brought into the central district court to-
day In this city charged with assault with
a dangerous weapon on Henry Harring-
ton or Shrewsbury the owner and driver
or milk wagon with which the automo-
bile was in collision.
Probable cause was found and Murray
was held in bonds OF $1,000 for his ap-
pearance before the Worcester county SUI
perior court at Fitchburg the fourth
week in August
Several witnesses gave testimony tend
ing to show that after the collision with
the milk wagon in which the automobile
was wrecked. Murray and Harrington
had dispute as to the responsibility for
the accident. during which Murray stab
bed Harrington in the shoulder with a
knife. IL also came out in the testimony
that Murray held off party OF Harring-
tons neighbors and then made his escape
in the darkness.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-07
BULL RUN" GUN MAY
BE PLACED IN CAPITOL
War Governor Spague Greatly Desires This Famous Piece Of
Artillery to Become th, Properly Of the State

There is TO be special meeting OF the
Providence Marine Corp OF Artillery called
by It's commander. Col. Charles H. Wea~
yer. This meeting will be because or the
following correspondence:
Narragansett n. L.. July q, 1907.
Dear Major-Please see 20 the transfer
from the state arsenal OF the so-called
Bull Run gun. 10 be located inside the
Capitol building. into the custody OF the
state Very respectfully yours,
WILLIAM SPRAGUE.
Ex-Governor and Elk Colonel +. NJ. c. A.
Narragansett. r. l.. July 81. 1907
Col Charles III. Weaver Commanding
Providence Marine Corps Artillery:
Dear Sir--You will please deliver to Maj.
James A. Abbott the Bull Run gun. which
Is my property. and was put In trust Of
the Marine Corps OF Artillery. and now
wish 10 have II delivered To the state or
Rhode Island. which Mai abbott will see
ls carried out Very respectfully,
WILLIAM SPRAGUE.
There are some members OF the marine
corus who do not want 10 give the gun up
Some years ago when the two gun car
riages were placed In front Of the old
state house, there was considerable Ill
feeling because OF demand for this gun
To a man the Providence Marine Artillery
refused 10 consider the demand. IL was
looked upon, the keeping Of IT. as very
sacred trust by the~corps. and there was
q general feeling then outside OF a gang
pf politicians that the war governor had
been shamefully treated.
The Bull Run" gun was captured by
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-07
CAPTURE OF THE
ALERT WAS To
PROTECT FISH

Washington, Aug. THE state de-
partment today received a communica-
tion from Ambassador Bryce in con-
nection with the seizure and release
last spring in the Gulf of st. Law
renee of the American fishing schooner
Alert, engaged In trap net fishing. The
ambassador says that the action of
the Canadian authorities In that case
was taken solely TO preserve the fish
cries and no question OF nationality
was involved
In order TO prevent further friction,
instructions have been sent TO the
local authorities not to interfere with
trap nets set by American fishermen in
cases where a license would not be re-
fused to a British fishermen, even
though the special license has not al
ready been taken out. The ambassador
says that the Dominion government
hopes that an American fisherman will
not fish without license. inasmuch
as they will receive them on the same
conditions as the British fishermen.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-07

Gov. Sprague, and In slight recognition OF
the splendid patriotic services he rendered
his stete and nation at the beginning OF
the great conflict. the legislature voted the
gun" 10 him. Then came the day OF
met with heavy disasters and friends once
fawning became bitter and insolent ene-
mics.
II was when the feelings of the masses
az the people were keenest against william
Sprague that the politicians demanded the
gun back. But time has softened much
OF the bitterness OF bygone years The
portrait OF the war governor adorns the
state house and when ne shall answer the
great roll call his statue will adorn the
grounds in front OF the state house.
WHAT LETTERS SHOW,
The above letters shows that the war
governor has been touched by the many
expressions OF good will toward him and
that he wishes the gift 10 go TO the best
and proper custodian the state. IL is but
natural that some Of the men who defend
ed the gun when It's owner was attacked
should still want TO keep IL but the state
is the one able longest 10 maintain the
glory OF the achievement and nothing
will so much 10 the splendid era OF good
feeling now prevalent In the states that
Uthe men OF the marine corps so dearly
love.
Few incidents in the states history
mean so much as will the placing of this
gun among her treasures this famous
Bull Run gun.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-07
NOTED BURGLAR
GETS SENTENCE
Of 40 YEARS

New York Aug. August Van Fehrig,
the convicted leader OF fang OF burglars,
who terrorized Nassau county residents
for nearly six months. was sent TO Sing
Sing prison today for n term of 40 years
at hard labor by County Judge Jackson at
Mineola. l.. I. Christian Schlang. another
member Of the gang, who turned states
evidence, was sent TO Sing Sing prison for
Is years. and his mother. Mrs. Alma
Schlang. who pleaded guilty OF receiving
stolen goods, was sent TO Auburn prison
for Ave yelrs.
Christian Schlang Is only 10 years old
Ingrid Williams. 20 years old. the sweet
heart OF young Schlang. who was also ar
rested and who gave valuable information
in convicting the robbers will be given
her liberty. She says she will return to
her home In Virginia and begin life anew.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-07
MARINE INTELLIGENCE

High tide. 7:l2 p. m.
ARRIVALS
Steamer Essex, McDorman, Baltimore.
Steamer Pilgrim, Appleby New York
Steamer Kentucky, Gray, New York.
Steamer Pequot, Rowland, New York
Steamer City OF Newport, Stinson, New
port.
Steamer City OF Haverhill. Lake, Fall
River.
Steamer Islander. Johnson, Tiverton.
Steamer New Shoreham. Fuller. Block
Island.
Tug Walter A. Luckenbach. Daily, New
port News.
Tug L. A. Keller, Miner, New York
Barge Bourbay, Newport News. 1855
coal. Seaconnet Coal company.
Barge Barnegat. Perth Amboy, 600 coal,
Pawtucket.
Barge Bee. Perth Amboy. 1922 coal. r.
f. Smith.
Barge Bristol. Perth Amboy. ss5 coal,
Eastern Coal Co.
Barge Frank skeeler. Port Reading.
Ss1 coal, n. Y, n. H. and III. Ry.
Barge J. b. Walker, Newport News,
1924 coal, n. Y. N II. and III. Ry.
Barge Coal King. Newport News, 2Soo
coal, n. Y, n. III. and III. Ry.
Barge Gen. Knox. Newport News, 25O0
coal, n. Y, N. NJ. and II. Ry.
DEPARTURES.
Steamer Pilgrim. Appleby, New York.
Steamer Kentucky, Gray, New York.
Steamer Pequot Rowland, New York.
Steamer City of Newport, Stinson. New
port.
steamer City of Haverhill Lake Fill
River.
Steamer Islander, Johnson, Tiverton.
Steamer New Shoreham, Fuller. Block
Island.
Tug Edgar T. Luckenbach with barges
w. II. Turner and City of Atlanta, New
port News.
Schooner Robert A. Snyder. oil barrels.
Bayonne. n. j.
Tug Reliance with barge Powhatan.
Newport
Tug z. A. Keeler with a tow. New York.
Schooner Lille A. Wells, New York,
light.
Schooner Ruth Decker. Long Island.
light.
ALONG THE HARBoR FRONT.
There is very little doing in shipping
circles these days along the harbor front
outside OF the arrival and departure of
fe vocal barges and the excursion boats
with their decks well filled with pleasure
seekers bound for the various shore re-
sorts
The steamer Warwick had a large num-
ber of Sunday school children on the trip
down river this morning under the aus
cia ation.
Tonight the steamer Mount Hope will
take a large party for a moonlight down
around Mount Hope bay wherever safe.
under the auspices of the Union Protective
association.
The steamer st. Crox OF the Enterprise
line, which left last night for New York.
was compelled TO leave a lot of freight
more offering that the steamer could ac-
commodate. This morning Ii Is being
loaded upon the steam lighter Ruth o.
Lutis for transportation TO Fall River.
where II will be transferred to the steamer
Frank Jones. which leaves tonight with a
full freight and passenger list from Fall
River.
The fish market was dull today. The
only arrival was one fishing smack with
about a dozen good swordfish, which
brought 10 cents a pound on the cap log.
All other kinds of fish remain scarce and
high. The mackerel fishing fleet are down
on the Nova Scotia coast and the Gulf of
st. Lawrence A few mackere Have been
taken down off Prince Edward Island
Quite large shipments OF tautog on hand.
SheIled CLANS are being received in the
Eosron market from cnartUttetown, Prince
Edward Island. Bluefish are a luxury.
they are so high this year. Cod and had
dock have advanced in price.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-07
GIRL ASSAULTED
BEFORE SHE MET
WITH HER DEATH

Dayton. O.. Aug. THE official exam
ination OF the body OF Anna Markowitz.
who was murdered Sunday night, the re-
suit or which was announced today by
DIR. A. @. Hochwalt. microscopical expert.
indicated that the girl was assaulted be-
fore death. Legal steps will be taken at
once &c release the two brothers and sis
ter OF the dead girl, according 10 Attorney
ers.
The double funeral of Anna Markowitz
and Abe Cohen was held this afternoon.
DIR. Hochwalt. who conducted the post
mortem examination on the body of the
murdered girl, absolves Abe Cohen from
all blame or suspicion.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-07
PROPHEs|ES
THE WORLDS
END IS NIGH

Springfield. Aug. 1.-THE Rev. A. r.
Hatch OF Leon. Ia. In a sermon in which
he prophesied that the end OF the world
10 near, at the annual meeting OF the
Advent Christian Campmeeting associa-
ton yesterday. said that the devil had
caused the eruption OF Mount Pelee. The
earthquake In San Francisco, the calam-
ity az Kingston and the awful railroad
wrecIs OF the past few years. 70 say
that God had taken a child away he be-
lieved to be blasphemous.
God is no baby killer" he said The
Lord Is our shepherd not our butcher.
Three-fourths OF the funeral sermons
preached today actually charge God with
murder In the first degree Since the 10Th
century began there have been more ac-
cidents, more calamities. more crimes
than In any century of history. IL means
that the devil knows he has got TO quit
right soon, SO he IL doing the worst he
can as a parting remembrance. The devil
still has control OF the earth. but God
has a mortgage. and Will soon foreclose. ~
In the annual business session the Rev
@. n. Wallace OF Lawrence was elected
president.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-07
SUICIDE NOTE LEFT
BY A YOUNG GIRL

Beverly, Me-, Aug. looming from
South Brewick. Me-, Charles s. Cox ar
rived in this city. bringing with him a
suit case. the property OF his 1s-year-o
daughter Ethel. containing a note which
informed the father that ne would never
see hr again and that she was about to
take her life by drowning.
Miss Cox was employed In the stitching
room OF the Garden City Shoe company
in this city, and on Saturday morning
she received her money and has not
since been seen. She boarded at the home
OF Thomas Barnes of Cedar street. Wen
ham. and was OF a pleasing disposition
Mr. Cox cannot account for his daugh-
ter = action.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-07
BEARS BORE
DOWN HARD
ON MARKET

New York Aug. THE bears fell
upon the stock market tooth and nail
during the noon hour today and swept
prices downward. violently uncovering
extensive selling orders on the way
down and buying hastily TO take
profits on the short side before the
end Of the hour. AS a consequence
the slump was followed by a quick
rally.
The absence of liquidatio nhad en-
couraged the idea that the weakness
of the market, which had been shown
Cor two days past. was over.
rhe uncovered bears were disposed.
therefore. TO cover their short and the
market showed a considerable degree
Of strength. The crumbling away or
one or two points in the list. notably
Sugar and the Interborough- -Metropoli-
tan stocks, gave warning OF pressure
10 liquidate.
The market resisted for time, but the
attack by the bears developed the vulner-
able positions and efforts at support were
abandoned. Enormous blocks OF Union
Pacific and United States Steel were
thrown over, evidencing the urgency or
liquidation.
Rumors which had been in circulation
of closing out OF speculative accounts or
capitalists of large influence affected SEN
timent and caused anxiety. Union Paci-
fc. Amalgamated Copper and American
Smelling slumped points In the course
OF the onslaught, Reading ga, Northern
Pacific 2ss and many other stocks from
to 2is points. Sugars Az points break
was accompanied by the rumors of the
possibility of heavy fines TO he imposed
on the company for the alleged violation
of the anti-rebate law, similar to those
levied on the Standard Oil company. The
general agitation against corporations
wa sthe principal topic harped on by the
sellers of stocks.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-07
FL|MF[kMMERs
GOT S63 OFF
CONSTANTINE

francesca Constantine of Ring street
his morning was fiim-fammed out of $6a
Who said they were In the city to purchase
. restaurant and showed a rol, of bills.
and Constantine showed his. The stran-
gers suggested that he take care OF their
money. but a sa matter of good faith
to put his with their. which he did. and
Ill was wrapped in a handkerchief.
II was then suggested that all go 10
Boston, and Constantini went To his homa
TO get ready and meet the two at the
Union depot. At his home he became sus-
picious and opened the handkerchief, only
10 An dit contained nothing but newspaper
rolled up.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-07
SCHOOL TEACHER is
ARRESTED FOR FORGERY

New York, Aug. 7.-Duncan Camp
bell Sayers. who has been secretary
OF st. Pauls school at Garden City,
l.. l., for nearly Is years, was ar
rested at the Ashland hotel here to-
day, charged with forgery. The COM
plainant against him was the Rev.
Paul f. SWEET. preceptor OF the Gar
den City cathedral, a member of the
committee governing ST. Pauls school.
Expert accountants have been eX-
amining the books kept by Sayers.
Sayers. who is a member OF an old
New England family and is highly edu-
Gated, has been connected with st.
Paul's since he went there as teacher
OF mathematics is years ago.
Sayers was arraigned in the high
court today and remanded for a hear
ing tomorrow morning
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-07
INDIAN PRINCE TRYING
FOR CORNELL TEAM

ithaca. n. Y. Aug 7.-Prince Victor
Mayarayah. from India. will become one
OF the candidates for the Cornell football
team next season. The prince. who Is the
son OF Maharaja OF the Cooch Behar
state. one OF the provinces OF the Indian
empire. has announced his Intention OF en-
tering the Cornell college OF agriculture
next fan. His father was impressed by
the stories OF Cornell. which other Indian
students here have spread about India,
and thought a course here would DO him
good.
The prince IL said to be the real thing
in an athletic way.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-07
Twelve HURT
IN RUTLAND
TROLLEY CRASH

Rutland VT, Aug Twelve people
were injured three seriously and score
or more were badly frightened when
well-loaded trolley car crashed into an ex-
ira empty Rutland street railway line
electric in the middle of this city today.
Those who are seriously injured are:
A. A. FARNSWORTH, motorman Of
the extra.
MISS DeCELL, nurse.
Little Daughter OF General Freight
Agent Cassidy OF the Rutland railroad.
The cars met head-on as they rounded
a sharp curve and panic Immediately fol-
lowed as the occupants OF the trolley car,
which was filled with passengers, Jumped
from the car in which they had been
riding. The accident is believed to be due
10 the failure OF the crew OF the regular
ruff0wtng the extra to report that the ex-
ira was behind II.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-07
Mr.. Paderewiski's Passion

.4Iis-eassien- -feE-eountry hasled
Mr.. Paderewski, the famous pianist. to
establish n farm on his estate In Po-
land, where. between his tours, he oc-
cupies his time in rearing live stock
and growing agricultural produce.
During a previous visit to this country
Paderekski. through an agent, bought
some prize pigs from farmer In Es-
sex. who was quite unaware of the
real profession of the purchaser. A
day or two later Paderewski visited
the farm. without disclosing his iden-
tity. During an inspection the far
mer led the pianist to sty and
showed him n fine lot OF pigs, remark
ing confidentially: do you see those
have sold them 10 Mr.. Paderewski
the great pig dealer from abroad"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-07
How About This?

At the death OF a much-oved pastor
some years ago. the vestry OF prominent
New York church resolved TO place tab
let 10 his memory In the vestibule Of the
church. In due time the tablet appeared
In its place. where IL still remains. II
has caused not few smiles. for. after
recitng the list Of the former pastors vir-
tues and labors, II closes with the quota
ton:
Now the people OF God have rest."-Ex.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-07
RAIL CRASH
RESULTS IN
FIVE DEATHS

Pittsburg. Aug. Five are dead az a
result of yesterdays accident 10 the IT,
tusville express at Kelly's station on the
Buffalo and Allegheny Valley division Of
the Pennsylvania railroad. Three were
killed outright, one died a few hours after
being taken to the Kittaning hospital and
Frank w. Critchou. aged 25 years. OF
Titusville, Pa. died this morning.
Nineteen OF the injured are still III the
Kittanng hospital. but no more deaths
are expected Coroner III. B. Stone has
empapeled a jury and will make . thor
ough Investigation of the wreck.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-07
PERFECT SCORE AUTO
HAD A MISHAP

Schenectady, N. Y, Aug IA 80 horse
power Meteor automobile, which COM
pleted the Glidden tour with a perfect
score was wrecked here this noon at the
foot of a steep grade on State street The
ponderous car was driven by II. F. Peter
son of Davenport. Ia, who was accom-
panied by his wife, his father and moth
er.
The car struck the asphalt pavement
which had just been sprinkled at the foot
OF the grade, turned completely around,
crashed into a trolley rail. smashed rear
wheel and broke the rear axle.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-07
EQUITABLE FIRE AND MARINE
INSURANCE COMPANY.

At the annual meeting held this day
the following named gentlemen were
elected Directors for term OF fve
years: Samuel @. Howe, Frederic A.
Chase. william IT, Bufrum
AT n subsequent meeting of the Di-
rectors Officers were elected as fol-
lows: Fred w. Arnold. President:
Samuel q. Howe. Secretary: W. H.
Boutell. General Agent Eastern De-
partment; W. r. Reach. Superintendent
Western Department: +. w. Arnold.
Jr., Assistant Secretary. o
SAMUEL @. HOWE.
Secretary.
Providence, r. l., August Z. 1907.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-07
POOR AIM OF FLETCHER
SAVED GIRLS LIFE

Leominster. Aug. 7-Herbert e
Fletcher. 27 and unmarried, fred four
shots at close range from a revolver
at Oscar Bessey. 20. and Miss Della
Edgerly. 26, while they were seated
on the piazza at Fletcher's home last
night.
But one OF the bullets took effect
that striking Bessey In the left cheek
and causing an ugly but not danger
Gus wound.
According to Bessey-the- shots were
fred without the slightest provocation
or warning. IL was the opinion OF the
police that he was temporarily unbal-
anced in mind. II was intimated that
he had been jealous of Besseys atten-
tion to Miss Edgerly.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-07
CLAIMS ROUGH
HANDLING AND
sues R. !. co.

John McHugh OF Pawtucket. who
claims nc was very roughly used after
paying his fare on an electric car in Paw
tucket, has sued the Rhode Island COM
pahy 10 recover 5000. He claims that af-
ter he had paid his fare. the conductor
grabbed him by the lapels OF MS coat and
threw him from the car seat 10 the hard
ground.
McHugh was unconscious for a time
and claims he was left in that condition
died by the conductor. Thomas p. Cor
eoran Is attorney for Mr.. McHugh.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-07
Carnegie Gives $500, 900

London, Aug. ANDREW Carnegie
has deposited in the bank of England
$500, 900 as n contribution TO the King
Edward hospital fund. The donation
is unconditional. but Mr.. Carnegie ex-
pressed the desire that the money be
spent as seems best. adding that the
more strenuously IL is used for reform.
the better for all concerned.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-07
A Few Pointers

A womanly woman has no use for a la
dies man.
Some people even pride themselves on
their lack OF pride.
You can't always Judge what a man
was by what his monument Is
It's human nature 10 want TO fly littlo
higher than your neighbor
Too many men attempt to make an arc
light show on Kerosene Income.
What n different world this would be
IL we all practlsed what we preach
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-07
EXTRAORDINARY REPTILE
HABIT DISCOVERED

An extraordinary reptile habit Is de-
scrbed by r. l.. Ditmars OF the New
York geological park. A large Mexican
horned lizard, excited by an attempt to
measure II. emitted rasping sound and
expelled a jet blood, which struck a
wall four feet away and formed trail
of 103 large spots along the floor. The
blood came from the eyelid. momentarily
much swollen Shooting blood from the
eve has been long attributed 10 this Great
ure, but It seems soNare that naturalsts
have doubted its reality.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-07
TURKS TROOPS
Still COMMITTING
DEPRECIATION

Teheran. Persia. Aug. THE latest ad-
vices from the frontier say that the Tur-
kish troops which recently crossed the
northwest frontier of Persia are march
ing on Urumiah burning and devastating
villages along their route. The Christian
village OF Mewan is reported to have been
shelled and 80 persons including many
women and children are said TO have been
killed Ten girls were carried off.
The government is consulting with the
foreign representatives regarding the
Turkish invasion.