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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-17
WHOOP|NG COUCH
PARTY, FAD OF
P|T|SbURGERs

Pittsburg. July 17.-Pittsburg's whoop-
ing cough epidemic has been pressed into
service as a hot weather social feature.
This afternoon Mrs. w. III. Parker OF
Grandview avenue, Duduesne Heights,
gave a lawn fete, restricting her guest hist
10 whooping cough patients. Owing 10 the
widespread epidemic of the disease here,
the list was by no means a small one.
Mrs. Parkers son has had the whooping
cough for three weeks. She contracted II
from him. on behalf of the son she gave
the lawn fete. Mothers who have con-
tracted the disease from the children ac-
companied the youngsters and several
fathers were present TO whoop things
along.
During the serving OF luncheon creo-
sote mixture was the most popular relish.
To add to the gaiety OF the occasion. at
tractive prizes were offered TO the chill
dren who whooped the longest and loud
est and BOBBY prizes TO those who whoop-
ed the least The fete proved such sue
cessful social n0slty that nearly all the
guests proffere6 return invitations. AS all
the local physicians are prescribing out
door exercise to fight the epidemic,
large delegation of whoopers are anxious
ly awaiting the return of the local base
ball club. when they will go out in force
and whoop vigorously.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-17
WHAT THE NIGHT
LAb0RERS WANT
IS A MYSTERY

Just what the night laborers in the
city's employ are after is a mystery
to walter L. Slade, the commissioner
of public works. He is giving them
everything the law allows him to, and
he does not see why they are after
more.
Recently the new ordinance giving
the day laborers a Saturday half
holiday. without loss of pay. went into
effect. The wages of all the laborers,
both night and day, were increased
The night men. apparently, became
Jealous OF the fact that the day employees
were getting a half-holiday. and pvt up
a protest.
They appointed a committee. who, visited
Mayor Mccarthy in his city hall office
and told their troubles to him. His honor
told them that he sympathized with the
men and asked them TO leave everything
to him. This they promised TO do.
In speaking of the matter this after
noon, Commissioner Slade said:
''I cant imagine what they now want.
I am giving them everything possible ana
am living up to the fun spirit OF the ne"
law. -,
VERY many OF the men working days
would rather work nights Some OF them
have asked me TO change them, for they
think II is much easier. Therefore, / sup
pose the best thing TO do is to allow those
night men who want the half-holiday to
work days instead OF nights"
IL Is thought at the city hall that Mayor
Mccarthy can do but little. II anything.
for the night laborers. as they are al
ready getting sll that the law allows.
Commissioners Slade is receiving nothing
but praise for the manner In which he
has complied with the new law. He Is
giving the men every possible advantage
under IL
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-17
WILSON M|zNER
To AGAIN TRY
MATR|MOAY

New York. July 17.-Wilson Miner,
whose marriage TO Mrs Charles T.
Yerkes soon after the death OF her
millionaire husband created a sensa-
tion, is TO try matrimony again. Mrs
Yerkes recently procured a divorce
from him.
At banquet the other evening in
the Rand hotel MINERS engagement
to Mrs. Helen Green, newspaper
writer, was announced. oliver Weldon
the White Light districts latest as
line. was host. He and Miner are
partners in the Rand hotel, No. 1i2
West Forty-ninth street The story
runs that Barnes embarked I'm the
hotel business TO show New York how
one should be conducted.
Mrs. Green recently secured an in
terlocutory decree OF divorce from her
husband, Burt Green. AS soon the
final order is entered, in about a
months time. her marriage 10 Miner
will take place. They first met seven
years ago. when Mizners father was
American minister TO Guatemala.
The present Mrs. Green was then
travelling in the tropics with her
parents. Mrs. Green and Miner after
ward ran across each other in Nome,
Alaska, and the friendship was re-
newed. A few weeks ago Mrs. Green
took an apartment at the Rand hotel
She had lost sight of Miner and was
surprised when she met him one
OF the proprietors. The courtship fol-
lowed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-17
MARINE intelligence
High tide, 1855 p. m.
ARRIVALS.

Steamer Pilgrim. Appleby, New York
Steamer Tennessee. Wilcox. New York.
Steamer City Of Newport. Stnson, New
port.
Steamer City OF Haverhill, Lake. Fall
River.
Steamer Islander, Johnson. Tverton.
Steamer Mount Hope, Ricketson, Block
Island.
Steamer New Shoreham, Fuller Block
Island
Tug Sweepstakes. Baltimore.
Tug Battler Smith, New York
Schooner Ada Mildred. Naughton, New
Brunswick. $1,000 lumber to order.
Barge Baltic, Perth Amboy. $50 coal, r.
f. Smith.
Barge Bancho. Perth Amboy, 500 coal.
Pawtucket.
Barge Balloon. Perth Amboy $40 coal,
~ Y. n. H. and III. Ry.
Barge Commerce. Edgewater, 625 coal,
Providence Gas company.
Barge Il. j. Benoind. South Amboy, 542
coal, Pawtucket
Barge Doris. Port Reading, 1919 coal, n.
Y. N III and III. Ry
Barge Daisy. South Amboy. 9e5 coal Doe
& Little
Barge Elk Genden. Baltimore. 1896 coal,
n. Y. N. II. and III. Ry.
Barge Hampshire. Baltimore, 1926 coal.
n. Y. N. Ii. and II. Ry.
Steamer Pilgrim. Appleby New York.
Steamer Tennessee. Wilcox, New York.
Steamer City OF Newport, Stinson, New
port.
Steamer City OF Haverhill, Lake, Fall
River.
Steamer Mount Hope, Ricketson, Block
Island
steamer New shoreham. Fuller. Block
Island.
Steamer Islander. Johnson Tiverton.
Tug Edw Luckenbach. with tow for
Newport News.
Tug Battler with barges Harry Schaf-
fer. Sebasco, w. ]. Burleigh, for New
York.
Schooner Robt T. Bessie, for New York,
light
Schooner Bessie Carroll, for New York.
light.
Tug Roger Williams. with barge Oak
Hili, for Newport
ALONG THE HARBOR FRONT.
A large number of Massachusetts un-
left on the steamer Warwick for a sail
down the bay this morning.
This evening the members of the Manu-
facturers Baseball league will enjoy a
moonlight sail on the steamer Mount
Hope down the bay and around Hope ISL
and and return leaving at y. m.
| one OF the scows belonging to the
Coastwise Dredging company is bottom
been made to right IL, but without sue
! cess.
The Attleboro company. to whom was
| consigned the cargo of coal on the barge
! Santee. which sank I'm the river, have re-
| fused 20 take the coal claiming that there
was too much mud in IL. The Santec Is
still lying at the pier waiting orders
/ from the owners.
| Work Is progressing on the tearing
down OF the collapsed coal pocket of the
Eastern Coal company at Point street
! bridge.
The steamer Islander Will make three
| trips every evening to Vanity Fair and
| return until the owners can secure an
| other boat for the daily service. A fairly
| good sized boat Is TO be secured and half
| hour trips will be made during the day
| time.
The fish market was poorly supplied to-
| day. one fishing smack arrived with q
/ few barrels OF squteague. Bluensh are
| still reported scarce and prices high
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-17
SERVED A LONG
SENTENCE BY
GRAVE ERROR

Montgomery. Ala. July 17-Through
the news OF her death having been sent
TO her mother. who had mourned her for
dead for many years. IL has become
known thaksRhena Rivers. colored girl
sent to rfS3f fenitentiary for twenty
months. had served fifteen years Of
sentence enormously recorded as twenty
years by the clerk OF the court. She had
been convicted merely OF larceny.
The mother is a cook In the home OF
Judge r. II. Walker OF Houston County.
Judge Walker has come TO Montgomery
with a bill asking the State 10 pay the
aged mother for the thirteen years and
some months the state had the service OF
the girl after she had completed her SEN
tence.
When the girl was sent away her
mother waited for her return. When
years passed and she did not come back
Il was thought she had died, In the
meantime. the girl after being kept I'm the
penitentiary. was sent to the mdnes as
a cook. There she worked until the day
she died.
Frequently she applied to know IL her
time was up. but the records showed she
had been sentenced for twenty years
When she died wore was sent TO her
mother In Hudson County, asking what
she wanted done with the body. as Is the
custom.
The old woman. who had mourned her
daughter as dead for years. appealed 10
Judge Walker. His investigation proved
the error. and this. coupled with the ig-
norance OF her old mother and the girl,
had combined 10 keep the latter practical
~ "A slave I'm prison.
A rigid investigation is TO be made OF
the whole affair. Members OF the legis-
lature say they will vote for the bill al
lowing the mother compensation and
Gov, Conner says he will sign II.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-17
WOULD-BE SUICIDE
ADJUDGED INSANE

Thomas Rushworth. who a few nights
ago attempted 90 commit suicide by cut
ting his throat IN tho Central hotel. was
adjudged 60 be insane In the district
court this morning and was committed
10 the State hospital
Physicians said that ne has paranoia
and has delusions OF persecution. and be-
lievcs that attempt is being made To rob
him 81 his savings In New Bedford.
lie r. unmarried and has a mother I'm
England and brother with large
family I'm New Bedford. but they are un-
able TO care for him.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-17
DUMP GROUND KEEPER
ASSAULTED BY POLE

George Kopisinch In the district
court this morning pleaded guilty 10
assaulting Patrick Murphy and was
fined 500 and costs.
The assault occurred on the sump-
ing ground on Hartford avenue a few
days ago. Kopisincki appeared at the
dump with n wagon, and after having
unloaded quantity OF waste attempt
ed 20 take away several barrels. The
Pole believed he could do SO, and when
Murphy attempted 10 prevent him
there was trouble. 10 resulted In Muir
ply being hit over the head with a
club or some other instrument.
Murphy is In charge of the dumping 8
grounds.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-17
FOURTEEN HURT
WHEN CARS MET
IN COLLISION

Butler. Pa, July 17.-Fourteen persons
car collision today on the lines OF the
Butler passenger railway at the Standard
Steel Car works terminal Lyndora. a sub
urb OF this place. All the injured but ono
were employees of the Standard COM
pany.
Cal w. Baxter had his leg severed be-
low the knee and the others leg badly
crushed He is not expected TO recover.
Karl Krepps. both OF whose legs were
cut off below the knees. also Is expected
to die.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-17
COLLEGE DEAN
MADE MAYOR Of
SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco, July 17-This city has
never had greater surprise in its whole
history than IT got late yesterday when II
was announced that Dr. Edward Taylor
physician and lawyer. Dean OF the Hast
ings Law College. and of the University
OF California, had been elected mayor by
the board OF supervisors, and by the open
avowal OF the bribery graft prosecution
the so-called reign of the big stick
came TO an end.
At the same time IL became known that
Mayor Eugene Schmitz. who was recent
ly convicted of eXtortion is yet factor
10 be reckoned with in the solving OF tho
municipal problems Yesterday he ap-
pointed Samuel Sawyer. a member OF the
Typographical union, as supervisor 10
succeed Charles Boxton. who resigned 70
become acting mayor.
IL is announced that Mayor Schmitz
will appoint successors TO the remaining
supervisors who were forced by the dis
trict attorney TO resign. The city VIII
then have two governments. one headed
by Mayor Taylor and the other by Mayor
Schmtz.
Chief OF Police Dinan announced that
ne will recognize no one but Schmitz as
mayor.
DR.. Taylor was the third man 10 whom
the office Of mayor was offered by ha-
dolph Spreckles and District ATTORNEY
William H. Laugdon. His selection came
as a complete surprise TO the city, for at
no time had his name been mentioned
outside of the secret councils of the dis >
trlct attorney and his half-dozen assist
ants The office was rendered 10 DIR. ray
lor few minutes after O'Clock yester-
day afternoon. and his acceptance was IN
the hands OF Mr. Langdon and Mr.
Spreckles before o'clock.
The district attorney dictated the fol-
lowing statement:
1--WE feel that San Francisco is 10 be
congratulated upon having a public ser
want OF the character and standing or
DR. Edward r. Taylor a resident or san
Francisco for 45 years his heart Is In the
city's future. and the high services tha'
he can and will render this stricken city
will. trust. be fully appreciated by
grateful people.
"Dr. Taylor has no wassumed the di-
rection OF the cIty's affairs. and the dis
trlct attorney will conhne his duties TO
the prosecution OF public crime"
Edward Robinson Taylor was born ut
Springfield. Ill. Sept. "a, 1893. He was
educated at n private school In Maryland
and after that at the Toland Medical col
lege which later became the medical de-
partment OF the University OF California,
graduating there In 1865. He has lived IN
San Francisco ever since. His political
career has included being private secre-
tary to the governor of California In $50.
member OF the board OF freeholders In
1867 and again in 1898 when the charter
in San Francisco. now in force, was franz
ed. He is a Democrat and is member
OF several public institute boards and
clubs He Is also a writer OF verse. II 2
has been Dean OF Hastings College or
Law since 1899.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-17
LEAKING BARGE WITH
TWO ABOARD DRIFTS

The barge j. A. Highland, New York
for New Bedford. which formed part OF
the tow OF the tug Thomas A. Scully,
was picked up late yesterday OFF Fishers
Island 1t had been drifting helplessly
for several hours.
The two men on the barge cut loose
from the rest OF the tow yesterday morn
ing when they discovered that their craft
was leaking. but by hard work at the
pumps they kept her afoat until the tug.
having taken the other barges TO New
port. returned and picked her up after a
long search
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-17
ALLEGED WIFE BEATER
PLEADED NOT GUILTY

Fred Lusiguan. ~ years old. % q Marvin
street. was last night arrested on war
rant by Patrolman Bcirne charging him
with assault upon his wife. The man
Is alleged 20 have beaten his wife In
their nome on Marvin street and the
woman notified the police.
Capt. Whipple told the court this morn
ing that the man will not work, and that
he and his wife frequently quarrel be-
cause OF that, and that on the 9Th, during
one OF these quarrels he struck his Wife.
left the house and had not returned since
then.
He pleaded not guilty and was held In
$500 surety for trial on the 10Th.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-17
USE AUTO TO ADVERTISE
THE OLD HOME WEEK

A large Ford automobile created con-
siderable speculation tis morning be-
tween and 10 o'clock as IL stood in front
OF the Office OF the Old Home Week COM
mittee on Westminster street.
The machine was decorated with state
and national flags besides being fairly
covered With the Old Home week post
ers.
No information as Co the destination or
business Of the auto would be given out
at the Office, but IL was learned that II
was bound for the southern part OF New
England for the purpose OF advertising
Old Home Week
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-17
ACCOMMODATIONS
FOR VISITORS

The Information Bureau
at Headquarters desires to
hear from Hotels, Boarding
Houses and any one desir-
ing to rent rooms during
Old Home Week, giving
full particulars as to rooms
available and prices.
Restaurants, Cafes and
Boarding Houses are also
requested to register their
capacity and range of
prices.
Address SECRETARY,
Old Home Week Headquar-
ters.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-17
WOMAN ASSAULTED .
WHO CHIDED ANOTHER

Cora Taylor, a colored woman. SS
years old. In the district court this
morning was fined $40 and costs for
assaulting Henrietta Hebrew
Capt. Cannon says that the Taylor
woman occupied vacant tenement
temporarily with man, and when
she was reproved for her actions by
the Hebrew woman the former struck
the latter. blackening her eye. lie
also said that the Taylor woman be-
longs in Riverside and has a bad
reputation
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-17
July aS to August 8.
EXHIBITION OF
HISTORICAL RELICS


HISTORICAL RELICS
From July as to August 3.
inclusive, an exhibition of
objects of historical interest
will be held in Sayles Hall,
Brown University.
The loan of relics is
solicited.
Any article which may
serve to illustrate the past
history and development of
the City and State will be
gladly received.
Cases will be provided for
the protection of the smaller
and more valuable objects
and the whole collection will
be most carefully guarded.
Beginning with Monday,
July IS, a committee will be
in attendance at Sayles Hall,
between the hours of 10
A. M. and S P. M, to re-
ceive the articles loaned and
give receipts for them.
Wilfred H. Munro,
Chairman Historical Com.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-17
MAYOR. ON AUTO
TOUR, IhsPECTs
PLAY GROUNDS

Mayor Mccarthy and Councilman Nc
Caffrey OF the city council committee on
summer Fairgrounds visited and inspect
cd this afternoon all the Fairgrounds In
the city, using one of the big sightseeing
autos for that purpose.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-17

LOST-WEDNESDAY MORNING ON
Broad street, between Congress and Went.
worth avenues. mailing tube containing
four medical diplomas. Reward II return-
ed TO DR.. J. w. Leech. III Broad street
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-17
APPONAUG LAWN PARTY
TO BE HELD JULY I'll

The Mems club OF St Barnabas' church
will hold a lawn party on july n. at Ap-
ponaug. Instead OF July q. az previously
stated In this paper. The proceeds will
be for the benefit OF the church.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-17
Prof. Angelo Heilprin Dead

Philadelphia. July l7-Prof. Angelo
Heilprin. the noted scientist, who made
him home In this city. died today az the
home OF his sister. Mrs. Adolph Doveman,
Central Park West, New York city.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-17
EMPEROR OF KOREA IS
ASKED TO ABD|CATE

Seoul July 1.-THE premier has asked the to
abdicate -
Hague
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-17
LIVERPOOL COTTON

Liverpool. July 17.-The market opened
quiet today The demand for spot cot
ton was moderate. prices steady, 1000
bales of moddlings selling for 100. or
these $500 bales were American The re-
ceipts we're 100 bales. OF these all were
American.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-17
FINANCIAL
NEW YORK ST0ek MARKET

Reported for The News-Democrat over
the private wire OF LEWIS Fl. TAPPAN
q CO. Bankers and Brokers. Banigan
Building
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-17
were selling as follows: /:
CnICAGO GRAIN and WHEAT

Chicago July 17-The market opened
steady today with wheat quiet and corn
easier.
Futures were selling as follows:
WHEAT
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-01-08
THK old aying about fools and
their money being soon parted is
over and over again.
A Score Settled.

It was at a reception the other
afternoon, ard it was still so early
and the corners so few that CONVEX
sation was possible. They met, the
two women who have hated and
kissed each other these two years.
eyes" said one, 1--WE been so busy
all week-sewing, you know, for
my little girl" F'You're so indus
trious, my DEAR" said the other,
"and so ambitious to attempt so
much. Pm sure l shouldn't dare,
I sew so badly" "Ohl I'm sure YOU
underrate your skill" returned the
one with i nile like a rapier thrust.
'T'm sare that gown YOU have en-
looks very well indeed" And every
one within earsl!ot knew that a
score had been settled.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-01-08
Tak. No CHANCES.

'Here's a good scheme" she said,
looking lp from the paper she had
been reading.
He seemed trife suspicious, but
it was so evident that he was ex-
pected to answer that he made the
inquiry.
aWhy, it says that some wives
shave their husbands and in that
way save what they would ordinarily
pay for a barber" she explained.
Mary" he said after moments
thought, ''you may get that gown
you spoke about this morning. 1t
won't be necessary for you to get
at my throat with razor"
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-01-08

at doesn't seem altogether fair"
observes the man with the intro
spective eyes.
"What doesn't" asks the man
with the discouraged whiskers.
There's old man Meddergrass'
son Samuel. Ee wouldn't stay on
the farm and become a tiller of the
soil like his father. Ran away from
home and studied art, then came
back and painted some views of
the old farm. And he got ESQ
for a picture of a fed that his
father would be glad 10 sell for a
five pound note. London An
swers.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-01-08
eoinn noutY to cinner.

A Philadelphia business man had
as guest a friend from Toledo, an ex-
tremely busy individual, little ia
miIiar with the social graces. For
the first evening of his stay a dinner
party had been arranged The host
less had provided a most attractive
young woman for the Toledo man,
and it was thought that he would
take desperate fancy to her, which,
indeed, he did. When the guests
had gathered and were ready TO 90
out the host, with his pohtest bow,
said, Mr.. Blank, will you please
take Miss Dash out to dinner?
Certainly responded the Toledo
man, with alacrity, 'but l under
stood that we were to have dinner
here in the house. "-Argonaut
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-01-08
He Won the Suit.

'0The worst case of ignorance l
can tell you of occurred in 1869 in a
remote section of our country, said
a western congressman. ''There was
a man who suddenly became rich
and built an enormous house, with
some statuary, and so he wrote to
Italy for a copy of Venus de Milo.
The copy in due time arrived. It
was executed rrara marble very
beautif ..r. 70 sooner did he
receive it than the millionaire sued
the railroad for $4,000 for mutila-
ton, and, what's more, he won the
suit. Milwaukee Sentinel.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-01-08
Gulf Coast Line Nurseries
KfngsylIIe, Texas.

Everything in trees, plants and
vines to develop horticulture in
this new semi-tropic Texas-that
is. everything of certain adarta
bility as TO sort and variety
Almost all fruits succeed here,
but only in certain special varie-
ties or grated on special roots.
We handi these only
Write fer CataIog ard Price List.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-01-08

For information concerning rates,
routes, ETC., see local agent, or address,
WIN. DoHERTY, G.. P. & T. A.
Corpus Christi, Texas.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-01-08
"The Gulf Coast Line"
"A NEW AND BETTER WAY"
San Antonio, Fl. Worth, Dallas, and All
Points North & East.

Leaves Brownsville. ... .6:45 a. ~.
Arr. San Antonio (via Placedo) .S:45 P. N.
Arr. North Texas next morning (via
Bay City,.
Arr. Kansas City or St. Louis End
morning via bay City.
Train No. % leaves Harrington at 500
a. NJ; arrives at Sarnfordyce at 4:45 p.
m.
Train No. q leaves Samfordyce at HOO
a. m; arrives at Harrington at 500 p. NJ.
immediate Connection at junction Points.
No Unnecessary Delays.