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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-02
THREE
YEARS To GET
THE bR|GAhDs

Altoona, Pa, Aug 2.--Lying on a cot In
the Altoona hospital. Patrick M. Camp
bell. superintendent of the Puritan Coal
company of Puritan. Cambria couAy,
three years ago vowed that IL he recov-
cred he would devote his life TO running
down the brignnds who killed his bosom
friend. Charles Hayes, when they were
fired upon from ambush and robbed OF
$1,000. The robbery happened on July 30.
1904, and was carefully planned and dar-
ingly executed.
Spurred on by the hope OF large re-
wards, the pride OF the Pinkerton detec-
tive force worked for two years on the
case. and finally gave up in despair Of
ever capturing the brigands, but Camp
bell set about his work OF vengeance.
On the third anniversary OF the crime
he succeeded In forcing from the reluctant
lips of an accomplice the identity OF the
asassins and the details OF the plot. Dom
mick Veagan a boarding boss of South
Fork. was long under surveillance by
Campbell but every effort to get him to
divulge the secret that he held was fruit
less.
Finally. he was arrested on trumped-
up charge, taken before the district attor-
ney of Cambria county, and under appli-
cation of the third degree made clean
breast or the AFFAIR. The Italians Matched
the plot I'm his shanty and came back TO
divide the booty after the crime. They
left the same day for New York and sail
ed the following day for Italy. where they
are now in business i'm Scala.
The story has been substantiated In ev-
cry particular. requests were cabled.to the
Italian authorities to apprehend the men
and application will be made to the state
department for their extradition. Veagan
is held by the authorities as an accessory
before and after the fact.
Campbell never fully recovered from the
load OF buckshot that he received in his
breast. He is entitled to the large re-
wards offered by Goa lcompanies and the
Cambria county authorities. but declares
that he will ldevote them TO making the
lot of the Hayes family brighter.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-02
TROLLEY CRASH KILLED
\ ONE AND INJURIES Ten
Dead Motorman, Who Run Past Switch, Blamed For
Frightful Accident Near North Stonington-Both
Cars Complete Wrecks.

One person instantly killed. ten badly
hurt and both cars wrecked, was the re-
suit when a passenger car and freight
car collded on a curve of the Norwich
and Westerly electric road near North
Bennington at 12:45 O'Clock yesterday af-
ternoon. The motorman of the passenger
car. George Lucier. is said 10 have run
past the switch, where he should have
passed the freight. contrary to orders.
The passenger car. In charge of John
Taylor. conductor. OF Norwich, and Luz
cier. who belonged in Worcester. Mass,
left Westerly at 1920 o'clock for Nor
wich with about 20 passengers. Superin-
tendent IL. Il. Johns. who was coming to
Westerly mot the 1920 car on the Wheel
er switch. between Westerly and North
Stonington. and asked Lucier, who had
Just telephoned to the dispatcher. where
he was TO meet the freight. and Lucier,
the superintendent, says, replied: "At the
North Stonington switch"
Instead of stopping on that switch, he
ran by. with the result that the freight
car was met on the curve at Avery's
Crossing. half a mile beyond North Ston-
lngton. Lucier- applied the brakes. but
the car had 80 much momentum that IL
was not brought to a standstill until the
freight car crashed into IL.
The force OF the collision was terrific.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-02
HAIR RAISING WORK
BY MOTORCYCLISTS

A bad accident marred the close of the
American Federations motorcycle races at
Hillsgrove yesterday afternoon, as re-
eult OF which James L. Pickering. % years
Of age, whose home is at 103 Borden street,
this city. lies at the Rhode Island hospital
with fractured skull. one ear nearly
torn off. and with cuts and bruises about
the face and head.
Pickering was thrown from his machine
after the collapse of one of the tires when
along the home stretch of the half-mile
track. IT Is thought that he was thrown
against the fence.
He was entered in event No. s, the two
mile open for singie-cylinder motorcycles,
and was given a position in the first heat.
Rounding the turn in the last lap. Picker
ing was tearing down the stretch at
last clip. Suddenly one OF the tires OF his
cycle collapsed and the machine sxidded
across the track TO a post The rider
was thrown headlong 40 feet and was
picked up unconscious. Making the injured
man as comfortable as possible. he was
removed to the hospital in an express
wagon provided by the owner OF the
track.
The principal race OF the day was the
solonial handicap of % miles. decided In
the morning, in which b. A. Swenson, a
Providence rider. finished second. BY
the revised standing Swenson is awarded
the third time prize of $40. BY the system
Of handicauping used the local mans time
than Kellogg's. who was awarded first
time prize, and q seconds slower than
that OF Van Sickle, winner of the second
time prize.
The morning races lasted so late that II
was $3.50 before the first event of the
afternoon was called, the one-mile novice.
OF the four entries but one appeared, and
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-02
ECCENTRICITIES OF
STEPHEN GIRARD

To get subscription from Stephen
Girard. founder OF Girand college I'm
Philadelphia, was not an easy matter.
1t required tact and the right introduc-
ticn, and many failed. while. while few
succeeded. 1t is told by the author of
"The French Blood I'm America" that
Samuel Coates. a genial Quaker. was one
Of the few men who knew how to ap-
proach the eccentric millionaire.
He was manager of the Pennsyl-
vania hospital and called on Girard for
the purpose of raising money for the sup
port of that institution.
well, how much do you want
Coates" asked Girard in his usual
brusque tones.
Just what thee pleases to give, Ste
phen." replied the Quaker. Girard wrote
out a check for $4,000 and handing IL to
Mr.. Coates, was surprised TO see that
gentleman pocket IL without looking at
the amount.
What You don't look to see how
much give you?" cried Girard incredu-
lously.
"Beggars must not be choosers. Ste
phen." replied the Quaker.
Give me back my check and | will
change It," said Girard after a moments
pause.
"A bird in the hand is worth two in
the bush. thee knows. Stephen" mildly
replied the Quaker. Without another
word Girard sat down and wrote him
out a second check for $4,000.
His farm on the outskirts OF Phila-
delphia was one OF the best In the coun-
try, and while living In town he often
drove out before breakfast to see that all
was going we'll He was very exasting
with his hired hands and never trusted
the management of his farm TO anyone
else but ran II himself, as he did all his
affairs. Arriving one morning a little
earlier than usual. he was greatly an
noyed at not finding his man at work on
fence that he was building. The mans
wife noticing Girard- approaching the
house. hurriedly awoke her husband and
sent him TO his duties by way of the back
door. After visiting the house Girard
returned to the fence and, seeing the
man at his post. reprimanded him for
being late
"Td been here, sir, but went back for
spade" said the workman.
mo. you hadn't. went and put my
hand In your bed and found IL warm"
replied Girard, and he discharged the
man.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-02
ENTIRE BELFAST
POLICE FORCE
MAY SOON CO

Belfast. Aug. 2-The parade of the dis
affected members of the local police force
which was scheduled to take place today
has been postponed IL not altogether
abandoned. apparently for the purpose OF
enabling the government to be in posi-
ton TO dismiss the entire police force of
the city should such drastic action be-
come necessary.
The men remained defiant and declared
they will not cease agitation until they
have secured a public inquiry into their
alleged grievances.
The situation is aggravated today by
the threatened renewal OF the coal dock
ers' strike. These men recently resumed
work but today the strike leaders aver
that the employers are not observing the
contract made with the men. In the
meanwhile the government is drafting
all available policemen in Londonderry
county and at Donegal, towns close TO
Belfast to be ready for any emergency.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-02

The front portions OF both cars were
smashed to splinters. The passenger car
was lifted of the forward trucks. the
windows shattered, the seats torn from
their fastenings. and piled about the car
Lucier, who was rs years of age and
unmarried. was killed almost instantly,
his legs and body being crushed.
The other injured are: e. f. Bulkely,
Icortown. Conn, dislocated SHOULDER and
bad cuts on face: William 81 Gardiner,
Poquonnock. Conn, legs broken and frac-
tured skull; Mrs. William Gardiner, leg
and arm broken; Mrs. Il. III. Herald.
Westerly. II. l.. back and side badly In
jured; Mrs. James Irons. White Rock. X.
L.. nose broken, cut under right eye; Pat
rick Smith. Norwich, head and back IN
jured; John Taylor. Norwich, conductor
on passenger car, badly bruised and cut.
Immediately after the accident physi-
ciaps were called from Westerly and Nor
wfch TO care for the injured. Mr.. ana
Mrs Gardiner and those more seriously
hurt were taken to the Backus hospital,
in Norwich while the others were taken
to their homes.
The blame for the accident, the railroad
officials say, lies with the motorman ana
conductor on the passenger car. who ran
by the switch without waiting for the
freight car which was scheduled to meet
them there.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-02

two post entries were secured. II was
procession after the fret eighth OF q mile.
j. j. O'Connor winning easily with yards
to spare
Event No. was a red-hot contest for
the entire distance. Seven contestants
appeared for the word. and from the
start IL was nip and tuck between Gorke.
home stretch on the final lap the three
were almost even, Gorke finally winning
by half a wheel, with Cox third by a
couple of lengths.
The next event the two-mile open, was
run in two heats and a final, the first
three men I'm each preliminary TO qualify
for the final Swenson, Gorke. Scidel, Kel-
logg, Curtis and Cox qualified. The final
was well contested, Kellogg finishing first,
Cox second and Gorke third
The five-mile handicap was also run In
two heats and final. the preliminary
heats going 2ls miles and the final the fun
distance. In the first heat the first man
was sent away with a 30 seconds handicap.
The scratch man failed to start Peter
Cox finished first. having 30 seconds ham
dicap, Scidell second with 30 seconds. and
Gorke third with Is seconds. The second
heat was won by Curtis, AZ seconds handi-
cap, Van Sickle, with Kellogg third, each
~ seconds.
The struggle for the mastery in the
final heat exceeded in intensity those that
had gone before. Curtis led for some dis
tance. but was passed by Kellogg in the
fourth mile and was unable to catch up.
Cox, with n 25 seconds handicap, won.
with Kellogg second and Curtis third.
Five contestants came out for the last
race OF the day, the one-mile free-for-all.
Curtis and Kellogg again had 1t out and
made a very pretty race. Curtis winning
at the tape In a hair-raising finish.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-02
WHIST CAME IS
TO DECIDE HER
SOCIAL STAND

Two, factions In Newport's ultra-fash-
lonable summer colony are engaged in
a stirring social rubber with the sue
cess or failure Of the Bennett Bridge
Whist club as the ostensible stake. Those
In the inner circle say that the social po-
Eltion Of a charming matron hangs in the
balance.
The club is installed In the Bennett
villa on Bellevue avenue opposite the
Casino. 1t gave promise at first of
enjoying unbounded popularity. Mrs.
Oliver H. r. Belmont was the recog-
nozed leader and subscribers were eager
to participate in the undertaking. The
tables were at a premium until recently,
when there has been marked falling
off in attendance
Mrs. Annie Batonyi Is one OF less than
a dozen women who remain loyal to
the club. She was formerly Mrs. Burke
Roche A surprise was furnished to
society n year ago when she married
Aurel Batonyi, n noted whip and head
of her stable. Society applauded Ba-
tonyi as n whip, but as the husband OF
Mrs Burke Roche II asked for time TO
consider the situation.
Mrs. Batonyi appears at the Bennett
club morning and afternoon. determined
that II shall not prove a 6ailure. Bridge
players who formerly sat at the tables
have transferred their allegiance to the
Golf club.
At the Bennett club the chef and
retinue OF servants have little TO do now.
Maurice and Francis. the twin sons or
Mrs Batonyi. have hurried TO their mo-
theirs support Mrs. o. H. p. Belmont
is no less active than Mrs. Batonyi She
predicts a victory before the season
closes. but society is OF contrary opinion
and continues to crowd the tables at the
rival Golf club.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-02
SOUNDING BALLOON
TO BE LAUNCHED

Zurich. Aug. Am extensive launching
of sounding balloons in different parts of
the world for the purpose OF acquiring
scientific data has been undertaken by the
international committee on aeronautics.
The plan invoices the releasing of a large
number of these balloons, to each one of
which will be attached an instrument de-
signed to register the temperature and
humidity which obtains in high regions.
The balloons are constructed to attain
an altitude of ten miles or more. At
tached TO each balloon Will be a notice
printed in several languages promising
reward to the finder OF the balloon who
will return ii to an indicated place
promptly.
1t is planned alto to distribute balloons
TO ships for release in mid-ocean. Pre-
liminary experiments made from the ma
tional headquarters at Zurich have been
notably successful
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-02
NATURE STUDENTS TAKE
DUE NOTICE OF THIS

Winsted. Conn. Aug. 2-Charlle Smith
took doubling friends to the river to show
them he had trained trout so he says
Here. Pete!" called Charlie A trout be-
gan jumping up and down.
Jump through thisv' commanded
Charlie as he put both hands together
ring fashion. Pete took a flying start
and went through the hoop.
Smith then called the roll. and trout,
plckerel and bass responded to such
names as Jack" mike" and Mary"
Smith says he won their gratitude by
feeding them regularly every day.
Your correspondent could not obtain af-
fidavits from Pete" Jack" Mike and
Mary" tonight.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-02
WEDs A
FULL PUEBLO
INDIAN G|RL

Albuquerque. NJ M, Aug. 2.-Frederick
w. canfeld OF Utica, N. Y. an artist, for
several years at the head OF the art de-
partment OF the Carlisle Indian school.
was married yesterday 10 Anna Couytuey,
full-blooded Pubelo Indian OF the Sea-
ma village. so miles west OF here. The
wedding took place at the Estufa of the
Seama village and was performed first
under the tribal ceremony. Immediately
afterward the two were married by a
minister. of the Presbyterian church.
Canfeld Is the son OF w. w. Canheid
editor OF the Utica Observer. He met the
Indian girl while she was a pupil in the
Carlisle school and woode her for seven
years.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-02
COAT STEALER CAREY
GOT A STIFF FINE

John J. Carey, aged 50. yesterday while
going along Eddy street took from
wagon, owned by Peter Gervais. his coat.
valued at s.. His act was seen by In
spector Godfrey, who placed Carey under
arrest. In the district court this morning
Carey said that he was drunk when he
lifted the coat, that he did not know
why he did IL. but that he did not take
the coat TO sell It to get money to get
more drink.
Judge Lee said, You ought not TO have
done It," and imposed fine OF SIS and
costs.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-02

Paris. Aug. 2.--Minister OF Marine
Thomson admitted today that some of
the large calibre shells used during the
recent naval manoeuvfres I'm the Med
iterranean had exploded prematurely. He
said the reason was that old black pow
der had been used. The present ammu-
milton will be reloaded with Mellinite,
which explodes only on conclusion
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-02
PROVIDED FOR A HEN
IN HIS LAST WILL

Syracuse. Aug. 2.-ln the village OF
Fayetteville lives a fat hen which has no
fear OF the age. She belonged TO Charles
Brown. who died at the age OF 20. For
two years he lived alone. his only COM
panion being the hen. lie became so
attached 20 II that when he died ho left
a provision In his will that his residuary
legatee, Mrs. Lucinda. his sister-in-law.
must take the hen and care for It until II
died
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-02
FOUR TRANSPORTS TO
LEAVE FOR PHILIPPINES

. San Francisco, Aug. Large quantities
OF merchandise, ammunition and supplies
for use OF the army in the Philippines
are being forwarded to the island. With
in the next few days four transports. the
Logan, Warren. Crook and Buford will
sail loaded to their full capacity with mill
itary stores In addition they will carry
5000 men OF the 25th and 9th Infantry be-
sides a number OF prominent citizens.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-02
THREE KILLED
WHEN Gun
EXPLODED

Toulon, Aug. 2-Three men were killed
and five others injured by an explosion of
gun while at target practice on board
the French training ship Couronne
Two of the wounded men sustained dan
gerous injuries.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-02
FALL RIVER MANS $Ioo
TAKEN BY PICKPOCKET

Albert Kerr of Fall River reports to the
police that his pocket was picked OF 800
yesterday at the Fox Point depot while
he was boarding a car.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-02

Hong Kong. Aug. 2.-No Americans or
Europeans were injured by the collapse
OF the old part of the Hong Kong hotel
yesterday.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-02
TO UNION MEN

BANNERS, SOUVENIRS, ETC .,.
and
venrso OF
Gold Enned silver
I'M
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TO
sFF
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Telephone Union S
THE oyEI,rY WORKERS. LABEL
The weekly true Democrat., 1907-01-18
WIN is WAlsksYf

An absorbing question Of the hour in
Washington Just at this moment Is,
f'What Is Whiskey?"
Two Whiskey delegations haVe been
arguing the matter before Secretary
Wilson for some time, but do not seem
20 have progressed materially towards
an answer. The Tampa Times in try
ing to solve the solution for them gives
a few answers as follows, that occur to
it q hey would be given by various in
terAt and industries.
w. c. T. u; "A vile concoctiOn, sug-
gested by the devil with direct view
to shattering homes"
A Bum SOt "The Paradise of lost
hopes, sealed with the stopper of For
getfuiness and dispensed by the Guard
ian Angel Of Good Cheer"
Temperance Advocate: 1.-The Vilest
fluid known to mankind, produced for
the degradation Of humanity"
The Curio Dealer: "The most prolif-
ic snake incubator known to modern
science"
The Divine: 1.-The original curse,
suggested by an internal genius for the
damnation of mems souls.
The Liquor Magnet: "An article of
commerce, licensed under the laws,
and struggling for a beggarly exis-
tence under taxes that are almost pro-
hibitive."
The weekly true Democrat., 1907-01-18

Wanted-To buy a country home
within four miles of Tallahassee. Ad-
dress p. o. Box BAL. 40.
See John Collins for Job Printing.
The weekly true Democrat., 1907-01-18

Rev. w. M. Poage, the presiding ell
der, occupied the pulpit at the first
Methodist church yesterday morning,
delivering very eloquent and power
full sermon to large and appreciative
congregation. Rev. Mr.. Poage was
pastor Of this church for four years,
leaving here nine or ten years ago,
and his appearance in the pulpit at this
church yesterday was in the nature of
a meeting of old friends. While there
were many strange faces present, yet
there were many of those friends of
other days who recalled with pleasure
his pastOrate of the church for four
years, and the service and the sacra-
ment of the Lords supper was very
pleasant. Tampa Times, l4th.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-01-25
List Of Advertised Letters.

The following letters remain un.
called for at the postofi1ce:
Arthur Blomberg, Joseph Bush,
Jimmy Blaire, Frank N. Burns, W.
M. Blains, Fraser Campbell, Cora
Courtner, NJ. M. Christian, c. H. G.
Christian, Peter Craig, Chas. Devin-
ney, w. H. franklin, Henry Free.
mire, E. L. Greeon. Louis h. Neil,
Mrs. d. T. Hiec, Roy Harris, Geo.
Hamilton, Inland Portrait company,
Mr.. K. Jones, Ernest Jackins, Karl
HARRISON, Mr.. A. Lewis, Joe Marks,
Len Mayer, John Murphy, Roy Miles,
Thomas Northrop, Geo. Pearson,
Florence Porter, Bertha Peterson, Ed
win Peterson, John Sherman, John
Seaford, John II. Schmidt, Emery
Sullivan, L. NJ. Thompson.
Please say advertised when calling
for the above. j. n. ELDER,
Postmaster
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-01-25
PYTHIANS BANQUET
Surprised by Pythian Sisters
and Enjoy Social Evening.

Members of KonteDai Lodge No. Z,
Knights of Pythias, held their regu-
lar meeting last evening in Fraternal
hall and after comforting the third
rank on two candidates, the doors to
the banquet hall we're thrown open
and the Knights invited to partake OF
a banquet. On entering the hall they
found to their great surprise that the
Pythian sisters had stolen a march on
them and were seated at the banquet
tables which were heavily laden with
q most tempting supper.
The banquet, which is a semi-occa-
sional feature with the Knights, was a
most pleasant affair. In addition to
the supper served by the Silver Grill
restaurant, the Pythian sisters brought
with them cakes and other delicacies.
With W. q. Gillian, chancellor
commander, as POSTMASTER, the time
after the courses was pleasantly spent
in tUasting in which many OF the sis
tiers and knights responded to the call
made upon them
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-01-25

and social way by my speech at the
council meeting and was very insult.
Ing. ! gave him plainly TO UNDER
stand that ! was not taking orders ana
did not intend to 60 down town or BE-
bulldozed into apologiRlng for some.
thing had not done. | told him 1
would not harm him in any manner
Intentionally but that l would crIti.
Hize his work as an engineer on Shor-
man street % freely ~ desired. L
also gave him my views ON the subject
OF the grade and told him that be-
lieved that he was not competent 70
DO such work, speaking al nearly a.
possible In the words used In INV
speech to the council. am inclined
to think that some one had been stuff.
fing him and stretching the truth.
distorted in such q manner that lt
made me out q slanderar. "
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-01-25
DID NOT TRANSGRESS

Washington, Jan. 90. - President
Roosevelt last night received cable
gram from Most Rev. Enos s. Nut.
tall, archbishop Of the West Indies
and chairman of the Kingston relief
committee, rendering his thanks for
the prompt visit TO the American
battleships under Admiral DaviA.
The message follows:
eve appreciate deeply American
sympathy with us In our distress, and
the prompt visit Of your warshlps
with succOr. Happily the supply Of
food available for the relief commit
tee Is sufficient. After nesting the
cost of this, our next great want will
be the means for making small houses
habitable. All our people are be hav-
ing splendidly.
DAVIS DID NOT TRANSGRESs.
The receipt today Of the ofiicial
text of the correspondence bstwe On
Rear Admiral Davis and GOveFno-
Swettenham Of Jamica, which did
not differ from the communications
transmitted by the Associated Press
last Sunday night, caused the naval
officials again to study the situation
to see IL Admiral Davis had In any way
transgressed the bounds Of propTiety
on his visit 10 Kingston. They not
only found a precedent for bis land
ing men from his ships TO preserve
order, strangely enough In the case Of
another British island In the West
Indies, but also saw nothing In the
whole affair TO warrant the letter ad-
dressed to him By Governor SWetten
ham.