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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-05
EAST PROVIDENCE
Death Of Mrs. Asa B. knOwI.
ton Yesterday
Tho Police Had Easy Day.
Other Notes

Mrs. Asa u. Knowlton died suddenly at
her home, S679 Pawtucket avenue, last
evening. During the early evening Mrs.
Knowlton and her husband entertained
friends on the veranda OF their home, and
in less than an hour after the departure
Of their guests. Mrs Knowlton was dead.
About one year ago she suffered with an
attack. but she recovered and most of the
time since then has done her own house
work. She and her husband are the
oldest residents In what Is known as the
Riverside district, they coming from
Shrewsbury, Mass, in 1870, and Mr..
Knowlton with Monroe Winchester,
father of Hon. Levi S. Winchester, and
LySander plated the Riverside district.
At that time there were but three houses,
the one now standing, Mr.. knowlton
one, known as the Medbury house, ana
the other was on the river bank, and was
occupied by a man named Salisbury, VINO
was lighthouse keeper, and who during
the winter of 1870 had the knowiton.
Winchester and Flagg families as board
ers. Mr.. Knowlton is the last living OF
the party. Mr. and Mrs. Knowlton and
Mr.. Flagg were later instrumental IN es.
tabishing the Riverside Congregational
church, OF which all were lifelong MEM
bers.
There was but little for the police de-
partment to do yesterday about Watche-
molSet square. which held the largest
the history OF the town, for not an arrest
was made.
Everybody appeared TO be happy and
bent on making someone else happy, ana
had 1t not been for the sad accident just
before noon time. would have been just
what the Business Mems association plan
to have IT, really good, old-fashioned
Fourth OF July. At some OF the shore re-
sorts things were not quite so agreeable,
for no less than ten persons were taken
into custody for minor offenses, all OF
whom were before Judge Bliss at the ees-
sion OF the Seventh district court TINS
morning Two OF the ten men, Charles
Reynolds and George Clarke, were lined
for revelling both OF which settled
The need OF n fire apparatus In the
square was most forcibly demonstrated
the night before the Fourth, when nre
was discovered on the roof or Alexander
Munro's dry goods store at taunton
avenue, and 1t was only through the eni-
cient work of Chief OF Police Aoams ana
Patrolman Clemence that the same was
entinguished before II got under headway,
and this by crawling through the build
ing owned by Mr.. j. j. Sullivan az the
corner OF Taunton avenue ana Nalley
street and with the assistance OF num-
ber of citizens and few pals or water
all danger was averted
Mr. Thomas Quillan, when he lodged out
into his back yard at his home on Mary
avenue last evening he came TO the con-
clusion that someone was going 10 paint
his house. for he saw a painters gig
loaded with ladders. After thinking the
matter over a few moments his second
conclusion was that the affair was
Fourth OF July prank
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-05
MONEY AND WATCHES
STOLEN YESTERDAY

The following thefts were reported to
the police yesterday:
Calderon Machine decorated the out
side of his cobber shop at $50 Plain street,
with some small American flags and strips
of red, white and blue bunting. but his
patriotic display was ended last night
when the decorations were stolen
Irving Walsh OF 140 Chares street, re-
ports that his pocket was picked OF $50
last night while assisting his wife on to
car at the Broad street entrance to
Roger Williams park.
Samuel Woodhouse. Of 229 Lockwood
street. reports last or stolen while he was
at Roger Williams park last night, his
watch and chain vanued at s27
Isaiah Trask. OF Milford, Mass, reports
stolen yesterday from coat in his auto
mobile, his watch and chain valued at
500
Frank w. Pierce reports that his candy
mamfactory at 500 North Main street.
was entered recently and that two boxes
of chocolate mice, valued at 500 were
stolen.
Charles Parnello reports stolen from n
trunk in his room nj 5s7 Charles street,
his savings amounting 10 800. while he
was at picnic.
Frank Davis reports stolen from HIS
vest. hanging I'm his room at 4i7 Wash
ington street. his watch and chain valued
at S26.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-05
THOUSANDS SEE
THE FIREWORKS
1T THE PARK

The official observance OF the glorious
Fourth was very elaborate. and from
sunrise until late hour OF the day there
was a succession of entertainments.
A national salute was given at sunrise.
The entertainment features included
Punch and Judy shows at the various
parks, free vaudeville shows in Exchange
place in the morning and afternoon band
concerts i'm the afternoon and evening,
and a display of fireworks at Roger Will
liams park I'm the evening.
The display OF fireworks was given on
the lake shore, opposite Soldiers Grove.
The people began moving parkward long
before the hour set for the setting off OF
the fireworks, and as o'clock approach
ed every car bound for the park was
crowded. The thousands OF the park
stood or sat on the lawn, or in boats
floating on the lake.
VAUDEVILLE SHOW.
The vaudeville shows were given from
a platform on Exchange place, between
the city hall and the Soldiers and Sail
ors' monument The first performance
was from 10 TO II n. m, and a repeti-
tion OF the program was given at and
again at 4 o'clock. Fay's band furnished
the music.
A team OF funny acrobats opened the
show. They did some very good tumbling
and high kicking. and amused the crowd
immensely The man who did sleight-of-
hand tricks kept the crowd guessing
Keeping her equilibrium at the top OF
a ladder poised or the pit OF a mans
stomach. girl went through several
skillful feats A girl did some very fancy
roller skating, despite the roughness OF
the platform. She was followed by man
who did amazing tricks on bicycle.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-05
EeTheatres

Tomorrow evening will end the en-
gagement here of Maloolm Williams and
Miss Florence Reed. who have been play
ing TO good houses In the famous play
"Du Barry at the Providence Opera
House. There will be the usual matinee
tomorrow afternoon. After the close OF
the engagement here the company Will
separate, each going on their vacations,
where fancy leads them. There were
large audiences present yesterday.
The ease with which the Albee stock
company jumps from farce comedy 10
serious drama proves them to be an or
ganization Of exceptional ability. They
have set big task for themselves next
week TO present Sardou's famous play,
Fedora" for this play has always been
accepted as a powerful test Of players
ability. In this play such celebrated
artists as Duse Rejane, Bernhardt, Nine.
Kalich, Blanche Walsh. Fanny Daven-
port, Melbourne Mcdowell. Henry Lee,
Robert Mantell and others, scored one OF
the biggest hits OF their careers. Mr..
Ingersoll and Miss Block will have prob
ably the strongest dramatic roles they
have ever had here. One OF the big
scenes OF Fedora" which the Albee
stock company Is TO present at Kelths
next week. is that in which Fedora, after
learning to love the man she has entrap-
trapped and betrayed. learns that he
was justified In killing Vladimir. All her
womans wit is aroused by the danger
in which she has placed the man she
loves so passionately. She accepts mutely
the powerful food OF suspicion he hurls
upon her when he learns she has betrayed
him, and by a tremendous self-sacrifice.
endeavors TO right the wrong she has
done. This scene is counted one of the
most powerful dramatic scenes the stage
has ever had.
Big holiday audiences yesterday enjoyed
the change OF bill at the Scenic Temple,
and not only did each Of the vaudeville
acts arouse enthusiastic applause. but sew
eral OF the new moving pictures were
accorded similar evidences OF appreciation.
Among these were '"The Two Sisters"
The Corsicans Daughter" Bobby and
His Funny Family "The Nervous
Kitchen Maid" "Her Mother and
Scenes ~ Paris" Bates & Ernest Ger
man COR Iians. with their fighting the
flames fnlsh OF excitement, kept the big
audience in screams OF laughter: and
Alden Irvings entirely new program of
magic not only contained much never be-
fore seen here, but was quite on a par
with any that have been presented In this
city for years. George w. Grahams
singing OF "Aieen ASHORE" and THE
Girl You Leave Behind" with beautiful
illustrations. won usual encores, and Anna
Francis songs were accorded warm favor
The same excellent program will be given
today and tomorrow. and on Saturday af-
ternoon. Alden Irving. the mn ngdcian. will
offer another change Of program designed
TO delight the little folks.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-05
RIVERSIDE
Advertisements and items for the News
Democrat may be left at the Riverside
Dry Goods Store, z and 8 Lincoln avenue.

Names of those who gave towards
defraying the expenses of the band
concert Wednesday evening: A. Il.
Albro, b. Gardiner. j. A. Hogan, L.
Burke, p. W. S. Brownell, l.. c. Eddy,
+. A. Cranston, +. j. Laferrier, L. Il.
White, d. B. Coke. NJ. D., A Z. Platt,
NJ. D., t. 1. Medbery, James Munroe.
w. e. Bowersock. III. A. Harris, c. A.
Higney. w. j. r. Phillips. II. A. Brows,
Hon. Levi S. Winchester William
Leddy. j. schellinger William II.
Mason, w. r. Fales, c. H. Blackwell,
James Johnson, John Meehan, ID.
Hagan, A. l. Kupper. W. e. Seymour,
NJ. d., Leo Nadeau, f.. J. Gaffney, q.
Schonhardt, Mems league, Congrega-
tional church; George Patton. Charles
f. CRUDE, ]. Usher. S. Weeden, Police
Sergt. Henry Bickford. F. a. Brainard.
William J. Keenan,. w. f, Allen, James
S. McCabc. +. X. Goff, J. J. Dunn, Ira
Angel, A. A. White, f. Foyer, j.
Stringer, j. Murray. J. Gardiner, Will
liam Albro, D. p. Craig. II. n. Plum
mer. Robert Gibson, f. A. Perkins. c.
p. Hanson. w. f. Westfield.
John r. Case camp. Sons OF Veterans,
will meet this evening, and this will be
the only meeting that will be held by
the organization during the month OF
July.
Mr. A. Il. Donnelly entertained the
children in his neighborhood yester-
day with well arranged program of
sports, and the winners were given
suitable prizes and all were well cared
for.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Pullen and
Mrs. NJ. T. Brown, the latter from
Fairlawn, are the guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Il. Ballou.
A cat killed three hens, all valued
at $3.50, owned by A. b. Anthony, last
evening.
Mr.. c. s. Allen and family spent yes
terday with friends at Newport.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-05
DISPUTED GROUND THE
CAUSE OF BL00DSHED

Seattle. Wash, July 5.-A dispatch 10
the Post-Intelllgencer from Valdez. Alas
ka. says:
One man is dead, another is fatally in
tured, and nine are seriously wounded as
the result OF a first conflict between the
Guggenheim and the Bruner interests at
Katalla, on Wednesday The fight Is over
a right of way which the Bruner forces
are protecting.
The Guggenhem interests stationed
armed men at points commanding the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-05
UNIDENTIFIED MAN
PROBABLY MURDERED

Chester. Pa, July 5.-The body OF an
unidentified man who is believed TO have
been murdered was found last night by
two men near here. The mtn had evil
IDENTIFY been dead about n month.
lie Is believed 20 have been a resident
OF New York. His clothing was custom
made OF the latest style. on the strap
OF the waistcoat was the name Joseph
Yeska, maker, New York. This is the
only clue by which the police hope to
larn something OF the mans Identity.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-05

disputed ground early in the day Tony
Depascai In charge OF a party OF labor
ers started out 10 lay tracks over the
Bruner right of way under a cover OF fire
ed from the Bruner camp. but Depascars
men succeeded in capturing the steel "go
devir' on which the Bruner camp had re-
lied TO destroy the work done by their
opponents.
Representatives OF the Bruner interests
are making every endeavor to have Gov.
Hoggatt order troops TO the scene OF hos
tilities.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-05
Fall River Fire

Fall River. Mass. July 5-Two wooden
buildings used as liquor stores by John
simpson and Albert oucette in Tlverton,
were totally destroyed by FIRE al s O'Clock
this morning. The cause Is unknown. The
loss may reach two or thre thousand dol
lars and only partially covered by insur-
ancp
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-05
OPENING HOP.

Yesterday afternoon and evening the
casino at Oakland Beach was opened for
the season. Dancing was enjoyed during
the afternoon and evening and light re-
freshments were served. There were a
large number present during the evening.
upwards OF a hundred and fifty cottagers
and their friends. The affair was In
charge OF Messrs. Salisbury and Foster
and was voted decided success. The
casino will remain open for the cottagers
and dances will be given on Saturday af-
ternoon and evenings.
Mr. and Mrs. Caesar Misch are spend
ing n few weeks in the New Hampshire
hills.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Fowler are sum-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-05
MOTHER WAS ROBBED
BY HER DAUGHTER

Stella Connolly, a married woman. re-
Gently visited the home OF her mother.
Mrs Abbio Perry, and stole watch val
Ued at $50. which she pawned for s..
In the district court this morning she
was nned SIS and costa for larceny.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-05
Fined for Cruelty to Horse

Fred Alright. aged %. was fined 500 and
costs this morning for cruelty 10 a horse
which he made pull up Atwelrs avenue
hil Ian overload Of stone,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-05

mering at Buttonwoods. where they have
cottage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morton r. winsor spent
Sunday last at Buttonwoods.
On Thursday next Mrs. Samuel NJ.
Niclerson will sail for Europe on the
Kaiserin Auguste Victoria.
The wedding OF Miss Beth Sully. daugh-
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel j. Sully, will
occur on Thursday next at the Sully sum-
mer home at Watch Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter w Burniam left
Monday for the season at Saratoga
Springs.
Miss Martha X. Cole sailed Wednesday
for trip through Europe.
CHARMING PIAZZA DANCE
The Slade mansion and grounds In
evening. the occasion being a lawn and
piazza dance, given by Mrs. Ruthven T.
Slade
The grounds were decorated with
Chinese lanterns, while the exterior and
interior OF the mansion was charmingly
decorated with the Stars and Stripes.
An orchestra on the piazza played for
the dancers who trfpped the light fantastic
on the porches and lawn
About 200 were present and during the
evening refreshments were served 10 the
guests.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-05

Among those Providence people who
were at Narragansett Pier yesterday
were Mr.. Albert II. Hoadley and Mrs
Rose Hoadley. Mr.. and Mrs Gilbert T.
Phillips. Mr.. and Mrs. Fielding Jones,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank A. Cranston.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-05
LEWD AND WANTON GIRL
SLAMMED INSANITY

Mary Green. who the other day plead
ed guilty 10 being lewd and wanton and
was placed on probation, was surrendered
today by the probation officer for women.
Miss Denehy, and was sentenced 10 the
state workhouse for one year. After the
sentence was imposed the girl saucily
told the court that she would be the
same when / come OUT
The girl when placed on probation was
taken to the Home OF the Good Shepherd
but soon escaped. was quickly arrested.
and tried TO counterfeit an insane condi-
tion. but two physicians who tested her
said she was shammina
"And have you ever loved before?"
He asked II pray you speak,
She bushed her sweet eyes sought the
floor.
She answered. mot this week"
Philadelphia Press.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-05

Mr. and Mrs Herbert N.Fenner are at
their summer home "Fenways," Watch
Hill for the summer.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-05

Mr. and Mrs Samuel Slater Durfee will
spend the summer at Dublin, ~. III.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-05

A jolly party of friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Butterworth. members OF the Cranston
Street Methodist church numbering about
10 enjoyed an outing at Oakland Beach
yesterday. The party drove down In a
drag and had clambake at Mr.. Butter.
Vyorth's cottage. Fireworks were enjoyed
and late in the evening the party return
I'd
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-05

Nsss Rosalind Longely is the guest OF
Miss Charlotte Bonsfied at Bay City.
Mich During July she will tour the Great
Lakes with a party OF friends.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-05

DR. and Mrs Charles L. Green are at
the Arlington, Narragansett Pier, for the
summer.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-05
RiCheIieu & Ontario
NAVIGATION COMPANY.
Niagara to the Sea.

Palatial steel steamers from
TORONTO through LAKE
ONTARIO, THOUSAND IS
LANDS and the MARVELLOUS
RAPIDS to MONTREAL, where
connection is made for a trip to
Quebec, Murray Bay, Tadousac
and points on the famous
SAGUENAY RIVER. The
scenery on the SAGUENAYN for
wild grandeur and variety is un-
equalled.
Write for guide, Niagara to
tie Sea-"
THOS. HENRY,
Traffic Manager, Montreal, Il. q.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-05

The engagement is announced of Miss
Grace Dixon Lawton. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Samuel +. I,awton, Jr., TO Mr..
George Whipple Hubbard
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-05

Mrs. Henry A. Tillinghast and children
are at Nantucket for the month OF July.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-05

Mr. and Mrs. Walter ]. Comstock have
opened their cottage at Narragansett
Pier.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-05

The guests OF Mrs. L. A. Ripley. who
have been entertained at her home at
Litchfield, Conn. for her niece, Miss
Ethel Shipman returned to this city on
Wednesday. The members of the jolly
house party besides Miss Shipman. were
Miss Anita Watson, Miss Primrose Colt,
Mr.. Dwight Hill of Boston. Mr.. Law
renee Richmond and Mr.. William ID. Mil
lar
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-05
CELEBRATED THE FOURTH.

Mr. and Mrs. Knight C. Richmond will
spend the summer at Matunuck.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-05

Mrs. Willard Bridgham and Miss Flea
nor Fenner are the guests of Miss Alice
Comstock at Warwick Neck.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-05

Mr.. and Mrs. John Bosworth Lewis are
spending the sumer at Col Arthur III.
Watson's summer residence at Wakefield.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-05

Mr.. James NJ. Campbell with his daugh-
ters and DR.. and Mrs. William Buffum
have taken house at Matunuck for the
summer.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-05

Miss Shlpman is now the guest OF
friends in Colchester.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-05
CHARMING PIAZZA DANCE.

Miss Martha X. Cole sailed Wednesday
for a trip through Europe.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter w Burn1am left
Monday for the season at Saratoga
Springs.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-05

Mr. and Mrs. William Binney are at
their Newport residence. Mr.. and Mrs.
William Binney, Jr.. are domiciled at
their East Greenwich home
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-05

Miss Eleanor j. Rocker and Mr.. Will
liam G.. Rocker, Jr., are at "Haukhurst"
the Newport residence of their father.
Mr.. William G. Rocker, where they will
spend the summer.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-05

Mr. and Mrs. George II. Huddy, Jr,
will spend the month of July at Matu-
muck.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-05

Mrs. Clarence c. Andrews left early in
the week for Sharon, Mass, where she
will spend the summer.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-03-19
TREES BUTCHERED.
Lincoln School Grounds MutiIated
by a Vandal Corporation.

The protest of The Capital Journal
saved the beautiful oak trees on the
Lincoln school grounds from being
cut down Monday by the Home Tele-
phone Company. which claimed It
had authority from some one, but
could not produce a vestige of an or
der from any one.
But without authority or permis-
sion the tree-butchers have cut out
the tops of several of those splendid
oaks, and marred their symetry and
beauty forever. The Salem Park
Board should take some notice of
these multilations, and stop them in
future.
The Pendleton Tribune says:
Mayor Lane, of Portland, Is to be
heartily commended for his order
against the cutting down of any
shade trees in that city, other than
cottonwood or poplar, without per-
mission of the park board. Nothing
so beauties the streets OF city as
it's shade trees. and the most rigor-
Gus regulations should be formulated
and enforced against their destruc-
tion. When the cruel methods OF
commerclalism begin to call for the
cutting down of shade trees for the
acquisition OF the dollar, II is time
for municipal interference" Men
may come and men may go, but the
trees of city will remain to make
people happy and frequently grow to
become the landmarks of pioneer
times. There are trees in Portland
which were planted by pioneers Ions
since gone, and, II protected, Will be
there as monuments 10 their memory
for ages 10 come. Trees temper the
climate, both In winter and summer
attract the birds as visiting song
sters. are beautiful to the eye ant
should be protected against thai
spirit Of vandalism that sees nothing
in life but the almighty dollar, anC
It corraled.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-03-19

66x120, and the building will cover
the lot in width, but will not extend
back more than 100 feet. although 1t
may be decided to build the full
length of the lot. Plans will be
drawn at once. and estimates given
on the probable cost of the entire
building. 1t will also be ascertained
the difference in the cost of a two
and three-story building, and, If not
too great, the committee may decide
on three-story building.
]. A. Stansbie, proprietor of the
Springfield Hardware Company, says
that as soon as the Browning & Nc
Kinney building is completed that
his stock of hardware and furniture
will be moved from its present loca-
tion on Mill street to this building.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-03-19
WEATHER
BEATEN
DEMOCRAT
Does Not Believe the Panama
Canal Will BE Dug

If any man deserves a pension In
this world and a soft seat near the
throne in the next stage OF existence,
It is one of those old weather-beaten
Democrats, who, without hope OF
reward, has battled for the hopeless
political minority in Oregon, known
as the Democratic party. One of
these is DR.. f. s. Matteson. formerly
of Turner, now of Antoine, oregon,
who writes The Capital Journal:
81 am ten miles from nowhere, and
mail matters are slow, but done
want to do without The Journal, for
l am a years old. and take some
interest in things, and The Capital
Journal is the only Republican paper
that / know of that can believe In
matters political EVEN A LITTLE
BIT. SO ENCLOSE A DOLLAR.
Please say in your Capital Journal
that prophesy that the Panama ca
nal will never be complication
practical use-while the Republican
party remains in power. That party
don't want It, and will not allow It
to be built, II they can avoid II. am
old and may not live to see my
prophecy fulfilled. and | want to go
on record as having said this / be-
lieve you are fair enough, and have
the courage to let me say this in your
paper"