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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-03
COLORED RELIGIOUS
LEADERS IN SESSION

Boston, July 3-Several religious lead.
ers of the negro race met In Boston today
for the 56th New England conference OF
the African Methodist Episcopal church.
Rt. Rev Henry NJ Turner OF Philadel-
phia. the senior bishop OF the church, anil
widely known on account OF his attitudt
on African colonization and his appeal
TO the colorcd people OF this city and the
country generally 20 go back TO the lani
of their fathers. Is presiding elder OF me
conference.
Richard r. Wright. president OF the
Georgia state Industrial school for col
ored people. Is also present as one OF the
principals In the conference. Rev. j. +.
Sampson. presiding elder of the Boston
district. and Clement Morgan OF the
Charles street church. where the meetings
are being held. were also among the
speakers.
Tomorrow a patriotic meeting Will bo
held with Bishop Turner presiding The
speakers will be Mayor John +. Fitzger-
aid and william NJ. Trotter. editor Of the
Boston Guardian.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-03
WOMAN FOUND
IN LAKE VICTIM
Of FOUL PLAY

Derry. y. H., July 3.-From the address
on the envelopes and the contents OF the
letters found in the handbag OF the wo-
man whose body was found in Canobie
lake yesterday. Medical Referee n. w.
Newell OF this town thinks he has deter
mined the identity OF the victim, but re-
fuses TO say who she was. High Sheriff
Nj. NJ Coils OF Rockingham County and
two deputy sheriffs are conducting an in
vestigation at Salem and Windham.
Although no official statement was OBJ
tainable today. the general impression is
that the woman was the victim OF foul
play. on the head there was bruise
and the skull was crushed over the tenn
pie
In the woman's handbag was found a
pres scription compounded by druggist OF
Winthrop. Mass. A trunk belonging to
the woman was left at Windham depot
and bore the initials y. NJ. H." The wo-
man was apparently about 45 years old
her hair was brown and streaked with
gray; she was OF medium height and
weight and was well dressed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-03
AMERICANS IN LONDON
WILL OBSERVE THE DAY

London. July 4.-The Independence Day
celebration here this year will eclipse that
OF any previous year In numbers II In
nothing else. Ambassador Reid was
obliged some days ago to announce
through the newspapers that there were
so many applications by Americans for In
vdtations TO his reception at Dorchester
House that foreigners necessarily would
be excluded.
He found II impossible TO reply TO the
flood OF applications. and he now an
nounces that admission will he granted
only to those presenting cards OF invita-
ton. The same conditions prevail refllrd-
ing the banquet that will be given at the
Hotel Cecil In the evening, at which Mr..
Reid will preside.
Mark Twain will be among the chief
speakers. The diners will be limited 10
the capacity of the hall. which is about
45o. The application for tickets greatly
exceed that number
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-03
LOVE WILL ALWAYS
FIND A WAY YOU SEE

Worcester. July 3.-Postmaster James
Hunt has proved an exception TO the rule
that everybody loves lover" and has
driven several dozen spooning couples
from the shady corridors of the postoffice.
For years the office has been the rem
devious OF young lovers. The place be-
came too popular and Mr. Hunt called in
the assistance OF the police.
A few days after the edict Of expul-
sion was published, one couple wandered
into city hall and sat for a moment on
one of the benches. He looked at her
and she at him. The same thought struck
them. Gee, this beats the postoffice.
This couple visited city hall daily, and
their visits attracted the attention OF
other couples until the hall has been vot-
ed the coolest place in the city and the
best for spooning
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-03
HORSE KILLED BY
COLLISION WITH CAR

While driving his horse across Paw
tucicet avenue in front OF an approaching
Pawtucket-Crescent Park car last eve
ming, Philip McEnany OF East Providence
was thrown from the vehicle and his horse
was almost instantly killed in the col
iision which resulted.
The car was going north at a fair rate
Of speed. and McEnany was driving south
I'm an empty express wagon. When oppo-
site Gardner avenue and the car only a
short distance away MoEnany su1denly
turned his horse across the tracks. This
action was wholly unexpected by the
motorman. who did all possible to stop the
car.
McEnany was stunned. but. aside from
several cuts and bruises about the face
and hands, he was apparently little in
home
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-03
Prevents Hay Fever

Blackstone. July 3.--Mr Harry Souler
Of this city is overjoyed az his success In
escapng hay fever this season. as the
time for his annual attack has long since
passed without a touch OF the terrible
malady returning. lie states that Toxlco.
n remedy dispensed by The Toxico Co.
li2S Broadway. New York city. Is respon-
sible for his recovery.
IL Is claimed that Toxico will prevent
any attack of hay fever or asthma and
cure the case permanently. no matter at
what stage the treatment Is commenced.
free sample Of Toxico will he mailed
10 any sufferer who desires immunity
s-ar, these distressing malsdieA
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-03
MARINE intelligence
High tide 2:04 p. m.
ARRIVALS

High tide 2:04 p m.
ARRIVALS.
steamer Powhatan, Ryan, Baltimore.
Steamer Pilgrim. Appleby; New york.
Steamer Tennessee, WILCOX, New
Steamer City of Newport stinson.
steamer City of Haverhill. Lake. Fan
steamer Islander. Johnson. TivertsO
steamer Mount Hope, Ricketson.
steamer New shoreham. Fuller.
Block Island.
Tug Edward Lpekenbach; Norfolk.
steam lighter Lizzie McConklin.
staten Island. $4,000 brick Manchester
Schooner Eclipse, Narragansett Pier.
light
Barge Bilbour. Perth Amboy, 5s2
tons coal j. r. White.
Barge Baffle, Perth Amboy. s12 tons
coal. Doe & Little.
Barge Brilliant, Perth Amboy, $50
tons coal, II. +. Smith.
Barge Abbie. Port Reading. 5s7 tons
coal, Eastern Coal company
Barge Marvin. Weehawken. 4so tons
coal, J. r. White.
Barge Anthracite. weehawken, 500
tons coal, j. II. White
Barge Lackawanna Weehawken, 400
tons coal, j. II. White.
Barge San Joaquin. Newport News,
$500 tons coal, to order.
Barge Annie II. Smith. Norfolk, 2134
tons coal, Curran & Burton.
Barge West Point. Newport News.
1900 tons coal, to order.
Barge Doric, Port Johnson. 1o1l tons
coal, to order.
Barge Santee. Edgewater. s3s tons
coal, New York, New Haven and Hart
ford railroad.
Barge Daisy. Elizabethport, s14 tons
coal, Seaconnet Coal company.
DEPARTURES
Steamer Tennessee. Wilcox, New York
Steamer City OF Newport. Stinson. New
pert
Steamer city OF Haverhin Lake, Fall
River.
Steamer Islander. Johnson. Tiverton.
Steamer Mount Hope, Ricketson. Block
Island
Steamer New shoreham, Fuller Block
Island
Tug NJ. E. scully with barge White
Bard for Newport News.
Tug T. j. Scully with barges John j.
Halsee. John J. Burle,gh. Towandago and
Jennie for New York
Schooner II. F. Jayles New York, light.
Tug Vigilant. with tow. for New York.
Steam Lighter Lizzie McConklin for
New York
Tug Edward r Luckenbach. with
barges Independence, Tioondega for New
port News.
ALONG THE WATER FRONT.
Great preparations are being made by
the various excursion steamers TO handle
the expected large crowds OF pleasure
seekers tomorrow. All the boats are ex-
pected To make extra trips and with all
the pleasure resorts In full blast there
should certainly be something doing.
The fish market was fairly we'll supplied
this morning. A few boat loads Of small
clans arrived.
The harbor Is practically clear OF barges.
not more than five empttes being at an
chor this afternoon. The month OF June
showed a great increase in the import OF
lumber. showing the largest receipts OF
any month during the past year.
Work on the wharf at Vanity Fair
landing Is being pushed rapidly by the
contractor. who hopes to have II ready for
use tomorrow. temporarily Mt least
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-03
After John DIS Brother

New York. July 3-While Marshal Hen
kel and his deputies were seeking for John
II. Rockefeller yesterday. they were equal
ly jealous in their efforts 10 serve William
Rockefeller with a subpoena requiring
Henkel declares that William Rockefel-
Ter Is as difficult to serve as his brother.
A report yesterday had II that William
Rockefeller Is In Europe. while another
states he is In the Adrondacks
Marshal Henkel says he is convinced
that John II. Rockefeller Is not In the
jurisdiction OF this district bit that he
Is not so certain about william Rocke-
feller.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-03
FIFTH ANNUAL MEET
OF N. Z. GOLF ASSN

Boston, July 3-The ffth annual cham
pionship tournament or the Press Golf
association OF New England Will be held
during the week OF July Is on the links
of the wollaston Golf club at Montclair.
Mass. with the customary Qualifying
round on the first day and match play on
the following days.
Entries for the event will be received
nv the secretary. ]. r. O'Connell. OF the
Roston Globe. until Saturday. July l3. but
post entries will be permitted to accredit.
cd representatives OF newspapers or press
associations In New England.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-03
EASTERN COAL COMPANY
POCKET COLLAPSES

About IL o'clock last night, and few
minutes after Night Watchman Sweeney
of the Eastern Coal company had made
his rounds OF the building. the roof and
sides of one OF the coal pockets near the
Point street bridge collapsed and the roof
and part of the sides OF corrugated iron
came sliding to the ground
The damage Is estimated about $500. The
property is owned by the estate OF the
late r. b. Little and leased by the East
ern coal company.
Work Of rebuilding on a different plan
will be begun at once. Ii was fortunate
the accident occurred when 1t did, thus
saving any loss OF life which might have
happened had II occurred in the daytime
when the men were at work there.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-03
VAGRANT WOMAN SAID
TO BE REGULAR TRAMP

"she is a regular tramp. your honor"
said Capt Lawrence this morning of
Mary Radigan when she was before the
district court tc plead to charge of be-
ing a vagrant.
Captain Lawrence said that the woman.
who is 80 years old. sleeps In cellars and
barns nights and for 10 days has been
sleeping In the cellar OF the house at 1b5
Richmond street and finally the neighbors
made a complaint 10 him. The woman.
he said, drinks at times.
Miss Denehy. the probation officer for
women. said that the woman was under
her charge some time ago and that she
believed Probation officer Wallace had
had the woman's husband and son under
his charge The woman was sentenced to
the state workhouse for six months.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-03
TWO PROFESSORS ARE
DROWNED CANOEING

East Northfield. Mass, July 3-Philip
X. Green and David A. Durward. two
young professors at the Mount Harmon
school for boys. lost their lives while ca
noeing on the Connecticut river yester-
day. The bodies have not been recov-
cred.
Prof Green was "a years old. and his
home was In North Bridgeton. Me. He
was graduated from Bowdoin college in
1904 He planned to go today to Cam
bridge, where he was to prepare to enter
Harvard for posts graduate course.
PROT Durward came from Claremont, N.
He. He was 3 years old. and was grad
uated from the agricultural school con-
nected with Cornell univ ersity In 1906.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-03
THIS MINISTER SAYS
THAT HE'LL is IN SUN

washington, July 3.-After eight years
hard study the Rev. Zeb H. Copp Is able
10 announce 10 the Bethany Presbyterian
chapel congregation at Washington,
where he is pastor that he has discovered
the location OF hell.
Hell is in the sum-" he declared last
night.
He got his clues. he says. from the
Bible. and has positively located the
place. His congregation Is somewhau
surprised at the announcement.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-03
STUDENT ESCAPES FROM
SANATORIUM, BUT FOUND

Stamford, Conn. July 3-Stuart Blaike
OF East Orange, N. j., took advantage OF
a parole yesterday to escape from Dr. F.
III. Barnes sanatorium. The police were
notified and the young mans parents
were communicated with.
Early last evening Blaikie was located
In Greenwich and taken into custody by
Deputy Sheriff Ritch. He was returned
to the sanatorium.
Blaikie is graduate of Harvard and
at the time he was stricken he was
student I'm the New York law school.
overstudy is believed to be the cause of
his breakdown.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-03
BODY OF MAN TAKEN
FROM CANADA POND

The body of the man who was drowned
In Canada pond at Wanskuck yesterday
afternoon. was recovered shortly after
noon today by PatrolTnan j. j. O'Connor
of station 2. and Joseph Mcguire.
The identity OF the man, however, has
not been established.
The description Of the man Is as follows:
Age As or 70 years, height . feet. weight
IbO pounds hair and moustache mixed
eray His clothing consisted OF black
serge coat and trousers. white shirt and
brown stockings. The body will be held
for n short while TO await Identification
and It's claim by friends or relatives.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-03
Committee Despairs

The special city council market place
committee has despaired Of removing the
market place this city from Crawford
street bridge.
The only possible location for IL sug-
rested was Promenade street. but this
was abandoned on account OF the strong
oppos'''-- to n
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-03
FIRE DESTROYS 3-STORY
BUILDING IN MOOSUP

Fire completely destroyed Smiths hall.
thre-story structure in the village of
Moosup. early this morning. The local
fire department did good work in saving
nearby buildingr
The lower part of the building was us II
as a storehouse for lumber owned -
Hermidas Couture, a contractor VIII
the upper story was user for hall The
origin OF the fire is unknown but was no.
discovered until II had gained consider
able headway and when the Hill hose
company arrived IL was seen at once that
there was no possibility OF saving the
hall.
The building was erected by Albert
Smith a few years ago at cost of 5000
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-03
Track Walkers Fined

In the Sixth district court this morning
Louise Petrucci. aged a. was fined s.
and costs for walking on the tracks Of
the New York. New Haven and Hartford
Railroad company. She was on the tracks
yesterday picking up coal near tho Bray
ton avenue crossing In the Juvenile
court this morning Joseph Giusti and Jo-
seph Altomari were each fined s. for
walking on the railroad tracks.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-03

''we have a second Thomas A. Doyle in
the mayoralty chair" said a prominent
lawyer today. a man who does not ngure
in politics.
I'm all my experience In local affairs. /
have not found any chief executive who
so nearly measured up 10 the Doyle
standard as has our militant. witty. busy
mayor.
planning TO sidetrack him In favor OF
some yellow Dog nominee, In order TO
give the Republicans chance TO name
man like Col. Gross and elect him. That
scheme cannot be put through for two
reasons First. they cannot sidetrack the
mayor by capturing the Democratic con-
vention: second. Col. Gross would not
consent 10 make tile run under such cir
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-03
FEW EXCITING MOMENTS
AT OLNEYVILLE

There was considerable excitement In
n small store on Oineyville square this
forenoon. Some one ran from the store
shouting "Firei' and Mr.. John O'Connell
rang In an alarm from box i29 but when
the department arrived there was but 1T
tie for them 10 do.
The cause OF the excitement was that
the FIRE was IN close proximity 10 lot
OF fireworks. The cause OF the fire IL said
20 have hcan caused by young lady
clerk. who dropped lighted match which
ehe had used In lighting a gas Jet.
There was practically no damage.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-03
HARTFORD LAWYER GOT
MARRIAGE LICENSE HERE

Arthur Francois Eggleston. Hartford
Conn. lawyer. who with Mrs. Ella Ken
dali Garfield, a widow, secured p marriase
license at the city hall Monday, is the
states attorney of Hartford county An
attempt made in Hartford last evening to
get an admission from Mr.. Eggleston that
he had been In this city TO secure mar
riage license failed. He said only that
he had not been married.
'I am not married" he retorted when
the question was put to him, 'and when
I am married a proper announcement VIII
be made to the papers.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-03
MAYOR MCCARTHY
LIKENED TO DOYLE

cumstances Moreover. l understand the
colonel hasn't any political aspirations az
present. He has his business and the
affairs OF the police commission TO occupy
him
"As for the story that Alderman John
G. Dunn proposes 10 hearken TO the call
OF certain agitators 20 be the labor can
didate' for mayor, there Is very little 10
that The way the alderman has been
supporting the mayor in the board lately
would seem TO indicate that Mr.. Dunn IL
too good a Democrat 10 lend his coun-
tenance 20 any such transparent enort 70
can.
"No. our mayor, II. j. can have an
Other nomination IL he desires IL. ana MS
election will be foregone conclusion.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-03
Employees Will Profit

Fall River. Mass. July s.-Announce-
ment was made today at the Bourne mills
that a dividend OF per cent on the
wages during the past six months would
be made TO the operatives. The weekly
pay roll at the mills Is about $500 and
the dividend paid to the operatives will
amount to 1920 or nearly n weeks wages.
Announcement was also made that on
Aug. "a each operative would be granted
one weeks vacation on half pay.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-03
Divorce Petition Heard

Presiding Justice sweetland today heard
the petition Of seraphine Higgins for a
divorce from John " Higgins. Mrs. Hig-
gins was given decision on the ground Of
neglect 10 provide. Page. Page A. Cush-
Ing were attorneys for Mrs. Higgins
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-03
$1,000 Fire at Lowell

Lowell. Mass, July 1.-Two alarms were
rung An early this morning for n fire In
p J. Riley's junk shop In Summer street
in the heart OF n crowded tenement dis
trict. At one time the fire threatened 10
spread to tenements adjoining. but was
finally controlled. Loss about 5000. and
insurance.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-03
OLD OFFENDER IS FINED
FOR ASSAULTING A MAN

James Nugent, aged IS, In the district
court this morning pleaded guilty TO as
saultlng Frank Webster and was fined
$40 and costs. The two got into an argu-
ment yesterday on the Crawford street
bridge and Nugent struck Webster.
Capt Stone told the court that Nugent
has bad record and that he has been
before the court for assault. drunkenness
and non-support OF family.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-03
Vessels in Collision

Vineyard Haven. Mass. July IA coll
iision of Pollock RIP, between the Ban
gor, Me, schooner Reuben Eastman and
the barge St Nicholas. In which the
schooner was considerably damaged. was
reported here today when the Eastman ar
rived IN tow of the tug Carlisle. The coll
nSion occurred In dense fog about noon
yeeterd
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-03
Buffalo's Old Home Week

The old Home Week committee Of
Buffalo. n. V. has made n request that
all former residents Of that city living In
Providence and vicinity send their names
To the committee. In care OF James w.
Greene. chairman publicity committee.
The exercises will be held from Sept. I
TO Sept T. inclusive.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-03
DENIES THEFT OF
MONEY FROM ANOTHER

James T. schoneld In the district court
this morning pleaded not guilty to steal
Ing SO from the possession or John
Hughes and was held for trial on the
9th In surety of $500.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-03
ST.. 100000 to be Shipped

New York. July 3--Annormcement was
made today OF the engagement OF N.ooo.ooo
I'm gold coin for shipment to Holland to-
morrow, 10000 by Goldman, Sachs a
Co, and 10000 by Heidelbach, 1ckelhei-
mer " Co.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-03
Corporal Green Dead

Havana July s.-Corporal r. j.
Green OF the Eleventh Infantry. who
was shot by a policeman at liolguin
on June 2S. died early yesterday.
tion into the affair has not yet been
received.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-03
Emperor William Visiting

Copenhagen. July 3.-Emperor William.
the German empress and Prince Adalbeit
arrived here today from Kiel on the Inn
peral yacht Hohenzollern and were well
coined by the Danish royal family and a
large crowd OF people. Many festivities
have been arranged In honor OF the en-
peror and empress.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-03
MMULLEN'S WATCH
WAS EASY FOR THIEF

Neal McMullen's watch valued at SIS
was an easy mark for some thief who
simply reached his hand through
window at the McMullen home on Fry
street last night, between and 1880
o'clock, and lifted the timepiece.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-03
Miss Sutton Won Again

London. July SIN the all-England ten
nis championship games at Wimbledon
today. May sutton won the semi-hnal N
by 6-2 Ga
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-03
Pidgin Turned Down" Again

Boston. July 3.-Chief Pidgin was given
a hearing In his own behalf by the coQm-
ell today The session lasted an hour,
and at is conclusion the council. by n
vote OF four TO two, with two pairs. re-
fused to confirm the nomination
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-03
100000 DAMAGE
WHEN LEvEE BREAKS

Bakersfield Ca July 3-The Buena Vista Lake evee has
broken flooding 10000 of land belonging Miller and
Lux the Tevs Land company and causing Sooooo dam
The Sunset railway has been of commission and the
oil fields CHI off from communication with this city.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-03
Granted Patents

The following from Rhode Island have
been granted patents: Walter w. Mas
sic Augustus It. Morse. Henry w.
Sprague, Il. c. Dunning, all OF Provi-
deprp
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-03
FINANCIAL
new YORK STOeK MARKET

=, Reported for The News-Democrat over
the private wire OF LEWIS III. TAPPAN
q CO, Bankers and Brokers. Banigan
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-03
CnICAGO GRAIN AND WHEAT

Chicago. July 3.-The market opened
today with wheat steady and corn Arm.
Bradstreet shows corn In United States.
Increase 2l29.0Oo bushels. with a decrease
I'm oats OF 1857 900 bushels-
Futures were selling as follows:
NAvIrIrAT
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-03
LIVERPOOL COTTON

Liverpool, July 3-The market opened
firm today. The demand for spot cotton
was quiet, prices firm, 1000 bales selling
for 742. OF these 2400 bales were Amer-
can. The receipts were 1000 bales. or
these 100 bales were American
Futures were selling as follows:
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-03
Arrived in at New York

Steamship Kaiser Wilhelm II. from
Bremen. Southampton and Cherbourg' at
New York.