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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-04
CROWD
AT BROCkTON

Brockton. Mass. Oct. 4.--"Boston Day."
which always brings a large crowd to
the Brockton Fair. proved record break
rr. the attendance. estimated at $1,000. be-
ing the largest in the history OF the fair.
The crowd included a large number OF
automobile parties. as we'll as the great
throngs which came by trolley and steam
railroads.
In the horse show the stables OF VIII
liam II. Moore OF Pride's Crossing and
Reginald c. Vanderbilt OF New York
again figured prominently. the former
taking the greater number OF first prizes.
Hs was the case Wednesday.
Four OF the harness racing events were
decided In straight heats. The results:
Three-year-oids. trotting. purse $5oo-sir
Todd won. woodford Belle second and
Rusale third Best time 2:26h.
2:17 trotting purse $50o-FNanny B. won,
Adee second and Binjolla third. Best time
e:16h.
s:i5 pace. purse s5oo-Young Chimes won.
Northern Spy second and Alphonse o.
third. Best time 2:18x.
Free-for-all trot. purse $S00-Mack Mack
won, Kid Shea second and Lake Queen
third. Best time 2:13
2:09 pace. purse $600-John McEwen won,
Robin second and Col. Taylor third. Best
time 2:13A
a:9o pace, purse $1,000 oo-Bonview won, Ma
niia Boy second and Victor third. Best
time 2:17A
The winners of first prizes in the horse
show were:
Horses in harness, Is hands and under
Won by Newsboy. Mrs. John Gerken,
New York
Pairs, 10 hands and under-Won by
Phoebe Walton and Marie Tempest, Reg
inAld G.. Vanderbilt
PAGERS. over 10 hands and not over 152-
Won by King OF Kings and Pride of
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Republican
City Caucuses

Pursuant TO vote OF the Republican
lily Commlttee o. Providence. the Re-
questcd {" assemble in their respective
wards on MONDAY, OCTOBER 7th,
1907. to elect delegates to the Republican
Hall IN nsd cty TO be nela IN
l0. 1907 for the puI pose OF nominating
State officers for the ensuing year:
Three delegates from the Sixth Ward
and four delegates from each of the other
wards will be elected to said conventions;
also
To elec. FIVE delegates from each ward
to attend City Convention TO be held
at a time and place hereafter to be fixed,
for the purpose of nominating one Sena-
tor and twelve Representatives In the
General Assembly OF the State, TO be
voted for at the election to be held on
November s next: also
To elect five delegates from each ward
to attend City Convention TO be held In
said city or Saturday. October 10 next.
for Mayor. City Treasurer. Harbor Mas
ter and Cvereeer OF the Poor. to be voted
for at sail election: also
for scSoo IN sSsn sor the team
three years, to be voted for at said elec-
ton: also
To elect in each ward five members of
the Repubncan City Committee for the
The polling places for these caucuses
are as follows:
First Wdid-F1oneer Hall, ZB south
Main street.
Second Ward-what Cheer Hall. 643
North Maih street
Third Ward-ward Room. $50 North
Main street.
Fourth ward-ward Room on Fountain
street.
Fifth waid-ward Room on Beacon
avenue.
Sixth Wad-Waro Room. Burnside and
Public streets.
Seventh Ward-Ward Room on Green
wich street.
Eighth Ward-No. 279 Plainfield street.
Ninth Ward-Ward Room on Pallas
street
Tenth ward-ward Room. Atwell's and
Academy avenues.
BY the provisions of Section Z. Chapter
1918, Public Laws. the caucuses must be
called to order at z p. M; the polls must
be opened at or before 7:30 p. m. and
must be k.pt open until 10 y. m. and no
longer
HUNTER G. WHITE,
Chairman of Republican City Committee.
RICHARD w. JENNINGS,
o2,34,57 Secretary.
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PROVIDENCE
MAN KILLED
1T READv|llE

Readville. Mass, Oct. 4-william Fields.
aged 45 years, a lineman, while inspecting
wires on the Midland division of the New
York. New Haven and Hartford railroad
near the Readville station yesterday.
stepped backward upon the tracks as
train was passing and was Instantly kill
ed.
His home was In Providence, r. l.,
where he leaves a widow and two chill
dren.
The name OF William Fields does not
appear in the latest Providence directory.
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Prides. w. III. Moore. Pride's Crossing.
Horses over 16.2 hands--Won by DIR. Sell
wonk. Reginald c. Vanderbilt
Pair OF horses over 16.2--won by De-
batter and Senator w. H. Moore.
Brougham horse-Won by Debater. w.
H. Moore.
Ride and drive horse-Won by Surprise,
Mrs. John Gerken.
Pony in harness, 14.1 hands and under
Won by Jessica. W. III. Moore.
Pace and action-Won by Phoebe Wat
ton. Reginald c. Vanderbilt.
OF Prides and King OF Kings. w. II.
Moore.
Pair heavy carriage horses-won by
Senator and Debater. w. II. Moore.
Pair high steppers. any height-won by
Pride of Prides and King OF Kings. w.
H. Moore.
Ladies' phaeton and horse-won by Sill
field Venus. Reginald c. Vanderbilt.
Ladies' phaeton horse-Won by Menella.
w. II. Moore.
Tandem. under l5.1-won by Senator and
Debater, w. H. Moore.
Road four-Won by horses of w. H.
Moore.
Saddle horses, 49, hands and over-won
by Gasmine. r. Patterson, New York;
under 1872 hands--Won by Irish Rose, f.
III. Wetherbee. New York.
Ladies' saddle horse-Won by Irish Rose,
r. II. wetherbee.
Qualified hunters up to 100 pounds
Won by Keswick, r. II. Wetherbee.
Green hunters up to 100 pounds
Won by George A. Cain, s. X. Holloway.
Orange, N. j.
Hunters and jumpers, open to all
Won by Taconito. s. X. Holloway
Hunt team OF three, each driven by
hunt members in hunt livery-won by
Union County Hounds club, orange, ~
j.
Thoroughbred hunters-won by One
iros. s. X. Holloway.
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SCENIC TEMPLE

The soenic Temple continues to play to
vile still remains the same as the fore
part Of the week with Dynes & Dynes,
comedy club act. one OF the hits OF the
evening bong Mr. Dynes' song. Love
Me and the World is Nine" in falsetto
key; Miss Gerard prima DONNA with
an exceptionally good voice; Mr.. Philip
Neisel, a premier vocalist, in illustrated
Before" and I'm Good Old U. 8. A." The
pictures are exceptionally good, being
'Cast Up BY the Sea-" THE Adventur-
ess," 1.-The Mil Girl" The Blackmail-
ers" and His FIRST Topper"
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Tip-Cart Struck by Car

A Reservoir avenue car. I'm charge OF
Conductor l.. Il. Elliott and Motorman l..
vi. Bailey collidCo with a tip-cart on
Elfnwood avenue at Peace street at 1:@
yesterday afternoon. partially demolish-
ing the cart. IL was owned by John Bow
en- OF 90 Cedar street, who was hurled
TO the sidewalk and sustained scalp
wound. He was taken To the office Of
DIR. O'Leary on Jackson street. The thills
OF the cart were broken and the horse
vas thrown and cut slightly.
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FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS

MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over so years by
millions OF mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success
1t soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain; cures wind collie. and
is the best remedy for diarrhoea. II
will relieve the poor little sufferer inn
mediately. Sold by Druggists I'm every
part of the world. Twenty five cents
bottle. BE sure and ask for Mrs
Winslow's Soothing syrup" and take
no other kind.
Guaranteed under the food and drugs
act. June 80. 1906. Serial number 1898
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New York, New Haven & Hartford
RAIIROAD.

Time Table In effect Sept 8, 1907.
LEAVE UNION STATION FOR
NEW YORK AND NEW HAVEN via
SHORE LINE-'1:2, 0:1o MONDAYS
only, 755, as:ol. all :0l, ell :1s a. m; a2:01.
s2i2, s4:o7, as:oi, se:l3 ('s:1o D. m. New
Haven only. Qi:N a. m. s.o7 p. m
Sundays only.
NEW YORK via NORWICH LTNE-7:1o.
s:1o p. m. week days.
PHILADELPHIA. BALTIMORE AND
WASHINGTON via Transfer Steamer
Maryland Route. without change-1o:o7
n. M; s9:10 d. m.
BOsTON-5:43, $50, TOT. s:o7. s:o7. $40.
1o:07, :07 a. M: a12:O1. 12:07. a2;o1. 2:o7.
ass, 4:o7. a5:o1. b:07. 500, e:o2. 7:is. 7:sa
s15. ae:O1, g:05, 9:5S, 10:07 p. m Sundays
6:43. $50. 7:0s. s:o5 s:0s a. m: a12:os. 1:ss.
a2:27, 25s. 4:os. 500. sos. 1880. sos. s;27.
s:5s. 10:oe p. m.
BOSTON via wRTNTTTAM LrNE-S:s7,
$50. 11:4s a. M: 4:5o =. m. sunday-3:5s
FRANKLrN--5:5 s:25. 1850 a. m; AIS,
rAUNToN AND NEW BEDFoRD-s:S.
$40, 1907 a. m. via Mansfield: 12:4o. 2:4o.
$40. 4:4o. $40 $40. 11:4o p. m. Sundays
-s:4o, $40 n. m: 1908 $40. H. p. m.
--NANTUCKET-s:B. $40 a. m, Sundays
OAK BLuFFs-s:a5. $40 a. M; 12:4o p. m.
sundays-s:4o a. m.
NEW LONDON-1:e 30. $40 f7:10 Mondays
only). 7:55. as:o1. e:0s. 1907. 1:o1. 11:1S
a. m: a2:o1 2:12. 2:1s. 4:07. 4:1o. as:ol.
sis. ITO. sfo p. m. sundays-1:2o, 7;6.
a11:07 1913 a. m; 2:12. 4:o7. 4:65. ae:o7.
613, $40 y. m.
woRcEsTER-s1o, 7:5s. $50. II :5s a. m:
i:ss, 415. s:os. s:c4. 1918 q. m Sundays
1856 n. m: 1886. e:0s. s:04 p. m.
FITCHBURG via worcester-9:5n. 80 q.
m: 1:s3 4:fs q. m. sundays--s:os p. m.
wOONsoCKET-6:1o. 7:2s. 1855. s:4S,
s:25. $3.50. 1925. 11:2b. 1886 a. m:
1915. 1:15. 1:ss. 2:1o. 1925. AIS. 4;so,
$40, 5:25. e:oe. e:25. 7:2o. s:o4. 1913.
1890. 1880 p. m. Sundays-7;2b. lbs
s:25. 1i:25 a. m. 1886. 1925. 1925. 5:25.
sos. e:25, 7:2o. s:o4. s:sb p. m.
PAsCOAG-e:40. $40. 11:45 a. m: s:b5.
s:so. tt11:2o p. m. sundays-s:4o a. m;
wEBsrER AND souTHBRIDGE-s:ao
am; 1855 p. m. sundays-s:4o r. m;
wrLIrM4NT1c-e:45. 900 a. m: 4:4o.
1880 p. m. sundays-s:oo D. m.
rARTFORD-6:l5, soc a. m; 4:4o. 73o
,p.WE % roy POINT STATION,
PROVIDENCE, FOR
WARREN week Days)-4:b5, 600. 6:2o.
s.5o. 7:Ob a. M: then at intervals Oh
fifteen 10 thirty minutes until s'vo p
m; s:sb. sos. $50. s:sS. 1000. ig:o9 :og
11.3b and 11sbU II. His
thsn ,nterval. OF fifteen to thirty min
utes until 1920 p. m; il:2o. 1l:sS p. M
BRIsToL-cweek Daysl-e;oo. also ,i% at al s:ss
and ,i.s q m. The sos train Is express
to Warren. sSndays-1;@a day aOa Il io:o5, Il: :ss
FALL IT, R1vER-Cweek DayslA:ss; .i s;sg "a &;
~ then every thirty minutes unti c,,n0 ~
p' m; also $40 io:2S ll;5e I9, p go o. a. sum- mn
days-7.2o a. m; hourly n,an unn - IN m. and
NEEW,ayPSoRT-7:eo. e " $40. li;2e enaans-:5o a. m; 7
a.,o 400. 500, 7:20 p. m. SunoaysInsr nraH,
80 so a. m; i:ao. $40, $40 p: m, wssw Msw
York Fall River Line-e:2o p III
days. svs ttSaturdays
only. aParlor cars only iy,,,rment and will
reeS reoe,ve e' passengers only TO the extent Oh
its seaIlhs Insrire transfer Company, VIII
cali for and check baggage from h0'e''
"ila U NJ sHEPARD. A. G: KENDALiL,. =.
Gen1 Supt. 1-n
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MAGIC HAIR STAIN

For brown or black, prepared nv
GEORGE ORMSBY. Wig Maker and
Hairworker, 1es fremont street. Bos-
ton. II is simple, safe and easily ap-
piled; contains no lead poisons; use
II ohce and you will never use any
other. BLANDING & BLANDING. 54
Weybosset street
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NEW EAG[AND
TELEPHONE CO,
IS UNDER FIRE

Boston, Oct. 4-The Massachusetts,
highway commission has authorised
George L. Albree of Concord, who has
been energetic in his efforts against the
methods OF the New England Telephone
and Telegraph company, to examine all
the books. accounts and vouchers OF the
company for the years of 1904 and 1905 and
report his findings to the commission.
Mr.. Albree will have the assistance OF
an expert accountant
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WOMAN STOLE MONEY
FROM PHILADELPHIA

John Needham of Philadelphia reports.
that a chance acQuaintance. q woman in
whose company he was, robbed him yes
terday afternoon Of S6.
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FOR SALE.

Io-room cottage. barn and hen house
Good well. $4,000 feet land next Palace
Gardens. one mile below Pawtuxet;
near electrics; $500. Easy terms.
THOMAS n. EARLY q CO..
Plano and Furniture Movers.
SS3 THURBERs AVENUE
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OAKLAND BEACH GROVE, RIGHT
on the shore OF Narragansett bay, to
iet for Sunday school Picnics and out
ings; elegant bathing beach bath
houses. Casino and bowling alleys.
Apply at Information Bureau, opposite
depot at Oakland Beach. a5-tf
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VI nuicur re.

NJ Il. QUINN. Chlropoelst, Manicure.
Facial Massage 30l Fletcher Building. 2l2
Union street, Providence, II. l. Tel. 2575
Union. s26-fm
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WHEN you WANT TO BUY OR SELL.
Exchange street. s6-lm.
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FOR RENT--oAKLAND BEACH By
tho week or month, two furnished cot
tages. right on the shore, also iur-
.'...s, Hotel. Apply at Information
tiS,reau. opposite depot Oakland
Beach.
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TO LET-TENEMENTS- PAhIS
of the city. w. c. Johnson Co.. ho baIh- an
gan building.
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BUSINESS CHANCES

Ic. per word nrst fnsertionJ hc. re-
neat, 4 wk. Sc. per words 2 wks. sc. per
wordy q wks. &c. per words 4 mo. &C.
per word.
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LOST AND FOUND.

FoUND.-HOUND DOG. 8 MONTHS
old, black and white, brown head. Apply
to GEORGE e. MOWRY. Pine Hill ave-
nue.. Johncton, r. l. o3-2t
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FOUND-AT ROCKY POINT ON MON
day, Aug. IL. gold band ring with ini-
tials. Address. b. News-Democrat.
aug15-tf.
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1c. per word first iBsertionj hc. re-
neat, 4 wk. Sc. per words wks. De. per
word, 3 wks. &c. per words mo. &c.
per word.
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FURNITURE REPAIRING AND UP
holstering. K. w. Foster. 2o6 Broad street.
s28-1mo.
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RUGS WOVEN FROM YOUR OLD
carpets. Rugs cleaned. Carpets cleaned,
made over and laid. Furniture upholster-
ed. Chairs reseated X. /. Rug Works, s7s
Westminster street s2l-1mo.
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UPHoLSTERER AND FURNITURE
repairer. A. A. Fisher, 99s Westminster
Street. s&-1mo.
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FURNITURE AND PIANO MOVING.
c. Fl. Greene, Office 80 Dorrance ST. Tel
Union 1433-L. s2s-3m
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FOR SALE.

ac. Der word nrst Insertion, ke. re-
pesty wk. &c. per words wks. &c. peg
wordD wks. &c. per words I mo. ses
Der word.
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MISCELLANEOUS

NOTICE TO CONSUMERS. FRANK
lin Red Ash Coal for sale at 1856 Willard
ave. David Korn s2S-1mo
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A RAMBLER, 1906 MODEL, FULL SET
Of new tires, top, lamps, etc. for sale; or
will trade for real estate. Address LIS
News-Democrat. $40. az
The Washington times., 1907-05-26
Insane King
Walks in Castle Prison,
Looking for the Past
Otto Keeps Good Health.
But Still Refuses
Hot Food.

BERLIN, May 25-The mad King
Otto Of Bavaria. spent his hfty-ninth
birthday as he spends all his days,
wandering about the halls and gardens
OF his prison castle Of Furstenried- He
stares vacantly into space. looking,
as he once said. for the past"
The royal luDatic keeps fairly good
health. put refuses 10 eat any not food.
For weeks he never breaks his silence.
He Is attended by his chamberlain, two
gentlemen in waiting. and two mental
specialists. These physicians are re-
Tsvet every month and keep a close
wstcn on the Kings movements.
A hollow form Of court etiquette is
scrupulOusly kept up around the mad
King. who sometimes upsets the cere-
monial by Outbursts OF frenzy. The
sight OF any Of his relatives throws
him into a raging passion, so the Regent
Prince Leopold keeps away from him
An Official report upon the Kings con
dition is made annually TO the Bava-
rian parliament by a member OF the
royal household at Munich, who visits
Furstenried once a year.
The Bavarians celebrated King Otto's
birthday as loyalty as II he were a sane
and governing monarch instead Of a
raving lunatic, Imprisoned In a strongly
guarded castle and surrounded by the
mockery Of a. court.
The Washington times., 1907-05-26
OLD MALATESTA PALACE
A MAGARONI FACTORY

PARIS, May 25.-After the news
that the palace where the love drama
Of Romeo ana Juliet was played has
been turned into a motor car garage,
there comes the report that another act
Of Dissertation IS about to be performed
In Italy.
IL Is stated that the ducal palace OF
Malatesta, which Dante has immortal
tied as the scene Of the guilty love of
Paolo and Francesca. and where they
pledged their vows Of eternal love. is to
be turned into macaroni factory.
In 1881 a silken sheet wrapped round
two bodies was found in the church ad-
joining the palace, and when opened Il
was found To contain the two lovers
unseparated in their death The palace
was partially ruined in 1850 by an earth
quake shock, and since then II has been
falling more and more into ruins
one would prefer that it should crum-
bic away altogether, rather than II
BaOuid become a factory where maca-
rOni IS made, and the scene Of tramp
ling workmen's feet. This spot has.
through its memories and its age, be
come sacred ground. and it should have
been left as such. and the spirit of en-
terprise should have left it untouched.
The Washington times., 1907-05-26
PARIS UNIVERSITY
HAS A WINDF ALL
M. Commercy Wills $500, 900
For Young Students in
Science.

PARIS. May 25.-Paris University has
Just come into u windfall. BY the Will
OF the late NJ. Commercy. who died in
April last the university has been lett
$4,000 10 be devoted to the encourage
ment Of science and the appointment OF
travelling scholarships for young stu
dents in science.
At the famous seat OF learning TINS
legacy has caused great surprise and
qualification. NJ. Commercy had told no
body of his intentions with regard TO
the University OF Paris. He was a
bachelor. who lived retired in the Rue
de Rlvoli. and who was over eighty
years of age when he died NJ Com
mercy had one event in his life which
was striking, and which might have
ended in Il tragedy. During the Franco
Prussian war NJ. Commercy stayed in
Paris and became a volunteer.
In 1870 he was captured by the Ger
mans. and was sentenced TO be shot.
However. the sentence was not put into
execution. and NJ. Commercy was i'm
prisoned in a fortress near Dantzig. His
companion at that time was NJ. Felix
Vois0n. now counsellor at the court Of
cessation NJ CommerCy's gift will be
q great help in the furthering Of science.
The Washington times., 1907-05-26
BISHOP DENOUNCES
LIVING STATUARY

LONDON. May 25.-The living statu-
aTy' craze, which has been booming at
London music iIalls for the past year.
has received what may be- either
death blow or a huge advertisement
It has been denounced as a great evil
by the Lord Bishop OF London and the
Bishop Of Southwark The Bishop OF
London. at a temperance meeting. called
attention 10 the danger 10 the weakest
and most tempted sections Of the cCm-
munity" which these exhibitions cOnst-
tute.
At Manchester the poses OF models
wearing nothing but a coat of enamel
have been withdrawn from the programs
OF music halls. The music hall man
ayers there gladly gave in 10 the agita-
ton OF the local clergy, and said they
nad been forced to give the statuary
shows by the example from London
Opinion in London is divided as TO
whether she influence Of these poses
rlastidues'' is educative or detrimental
Advocates for them contend that the
beautiful cannot be evil. and that Ito
the pure all things are pure From an
artistic standpoint little can be said
against them. but the music hail enNi-
~onment IS hardly suited 10 the present
alton of the ideal IN art, which Is apt TO
be misunderstood when Sandwiched be-
tween coarss-witted comedians and leer-
ing "serios,'
The Washington times., 1907-05-26
MRS. JOHN J. ASTOR
LONDON FAVORITE

LONDON. May 25-The Duchess Of
Portland. England's most exclusive and
respected hostess. has taken the warm
est fancy 10 Mrs. j. j. Astor. who spent
an enjoyable week at Welbeck Abbey
recently before joining her husband in
Paris. The two stately and beautiful
women are strangely aLle I'm character
10th being reserved and apparently cold
TO casual acquaintances-a manner
which does not deceive their close
friends
The Duke Of Portland. who has never
shown a liking for Americans, IS also
much attracted by Mrs Astor, and even
went so far as 10 show her the family
treasures at WeIbecI-. which are always
on view Cor the benefit of relations
Mrs. AStor viii be the particular bright
star IN the dazzling American armament
this season She has decided not 10
undertake the worry Of housekeeping.
and has engaged one Of the royal
suites" at the Ritz Hotel. overlooking
the Green Park
The Washington times., 1907-05-26
SOLDIERS WIDOWS
DUPED IN LONDON

LONDON. May 25.-The war Office is
being much blamed by a number OF
army men just now for its inaction In
regard 10 a very clever rascal who Is
victimizing many unfortunate army
widows and pensioners. The case will
shortly be taken up, It is hoped, by Mr..
Labouchere.
For a long time past man calling
himself Henry Thorough" Williamson,
the Soldiers Friend" has been writing
to widows and pensioners with griev-
Gnces. telling them that their claims
viii be put To the war office by him
self on receipt Of certain sums Of
money.
Williamson, who is thriving on tie
business. then writes long letters to the
war office in behalf OF the victims. -
and pockets the money. A short act
Was brought forward in parliament last
session with a view 20 Furnishing this
particular class OF offender. but there
was no time 10 read the act even once.
At present Williamson keeps just out
side the law. but he is doing immense
harm among the more ignorant
''rankeTs" in the army at Aldershot by
stirring up discomfort. He himself was
transferred as a private soldier from
one regiment 10 another. and he has q
poor record.
The Washington times., 1907-05-26
OLDEST PEERAGE
HELD BY WOMAN

LONDON. May 25.-The Oldest peerage
IN England is now held by a woman.
BY the death of Lord de Ros his only
child. Mrs. Anthony Dawson, has sue
ceeded To the title. which was created
I'm 1888. This ancient barony is one of
the few that may descend in the female
line. and as the new baroness has no
son her three daughters are co-heiresses.
Lord de Ros, who died in his eighty
first year was the twenty-fourth baron
of a line which numbered many dis
tiuguished men. A Baron de Ros was
among those who compelled King John
10 sign the Magma Charta. and another
led a division Of the British army at
trecy.
As a premier baron. the late Lord de
Ros held the privilege OF doing homage
for the whole Of the barons at the
Kings coronation. He was persona
Erata at court, was colonel Of the First
Life Guards. and had been equerry TO
the prince cOnsOrt.
The Baroness. de ROs. now an elderly
lady. is married to the Hon. Anthony
LuciUs Dawson, son of the first Earl OF
Dartrey. Two of her three daughters
who share the heirloom, are married
The Washington times., 1907-05-26
SIn1one LIE Bargp Must Pay
For ErpenSIUe Automobile
Out of Iheate1 Earnings
Embargo Placed on Sal
airy of Sixty Dollars
A Night.

PARIS. May 25-Mme. Simone lie
Bargy. the well-known Partisan actress,
whose divorce suit Is still fresh IN the
minds Of all, has again appeared before
the Paris courts. This time IT is not
love. but business, that brought her
there. She made an application before
President Ditto, judge in chambers. ask
ing him 20 grant reduction on the en-
barge placed on her earnings at the
Renaissance Theater to a fifth.
This embargo was placed on her earn
ings in respect Il a bill for $500 francs,
which was the value of an automobile
bought by Nine. La Bargy. and which
she could not pay for. NJ Moreau' who
appeared on behalf OF the automobile
firm. said that as Mime. Ie Bargy was
earning $50 a night Tor her appearances
at the Renaissance Theater. and was
also in possession Of large private
means, he did not see why the embargo
should be reduced. The president also
was Of the same opinion. and the case
was dismissed.