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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-07
NEW SKYSCRAPER
FOR UNION TRUST CO.

Another 12-story skyscraper is to be
erected by the Union Trust company
next door TO the present Union Trust
company's skyscraper. The lease of
the land was recorded at the city hall
yesterday. whereby the City Realty
company. the corporation which owns
the Union Trust company building,
secures the rights on the property for
80 years. The instrument provides for
the demolition of the present build
ing known as the Macullar- Parker
building, within IL months and for the
erection OF the new structure within
"a months.
The lease was executed by Charles
M Smith and wife. Scott A Smith and
wife, Theodore Francis Green and
Eleanor b. Green of this city and other
owners in New York state to the City
Realty company.
Stone Carpenter & Sheldon, the
architectural firm. has been at work
upon plans for the building since the
middle OF the winter. The ground di-
mensions OF the building will be 40
feet on Westminster street and Middle
street, and 96 feet on Orange street 1,
II was stated last evening that the
work OF razing the old building would
not be begun Immediately. as there was
ample time for the tearing down of
the old structure and for the erec-
tion of the proposed new one.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-07

The following officers were elected Pres
ident. Claus Hanson. vice-president'
Emil Benson; secretary. Andrew Ander-
son; treasurer. Il. A. Swenson.
The first activity of this organization
will be TO arrange for the reception OF
the prince, and though nothing Is de1-
nitely known as 20 the exact date OF the
royal visitors arrival or his plans while
here. IL is known thar the Rev. Mr.. Nor
ton is being advised by Baron Lager
crantz. and that soon as he returns 10
the city, definite plans can be formed.
kd Newport, where the prince Will visit
the social sea is already disturbed with
the maneuvers of members OF the 400
TO make the best OF the opportunity 10
entertain a royal guest Mrs. Fish. how.
ever, is considered TO have command or
the situation.
Prince Wilhelm is % years of age, and
shortly before his departure from Sweden
became engaged TO Grand Duchess Maria
Pariovna, daughter of Grand Duke
paul. and a cousin OF the czar. The grand
duchess is only IL years old: Prince VIII
helm is a lieutenant in the Swedish navy,
and is described as one OF fine and manly
bearing.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-07
BURGLARS MAKE
A BIC HAUL
1T MEMO0M

Mendon. Mass Aug. 7.--Discovery
was made this morning that the post
office. general store and the tenement
above, located in the center of the
village was entered by burglars some
time during the night and that several
hundred dollars worth OF stamps.
money. silverware and jewelry was
taken.
The store was entered through a side
window and after that had been looted.
the thieves had climbed up the side
of the house on "A conductor TO the
tenement where Daniel III Barnes, the
postmaster, resided. Mr.. Barnes was
away and his apartments were ram
sacked, and when he returned today he
found the place in a state of disorder.
The police of the surrounding viii
lages and towns have been notified,
but there is absolutely no clue to the
whereabouts OF the culprits.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-07
MEMORIAL TO HARDY
MARINERS AT FALMOUTH

Falmouth, Mass. Aug. 1.-The dedica-
tion OF huge 35-ton boulder as a memoir
ial to the hardy mariners OF Falmouth
and the announced presence at the cere-
money of Gov. Guild proved an incentive
to large crowds here today. In connection
with the exercises CONNIE morating the
landing of Gosnold S05 years ago.
After luncheon a reception to Gov.
Guild had been arranged. at which Rear
Admiral c. H. Rockwell (retired). was
speaker. An historical pagent depicting
the different stages In the three centuries
OF history OF the old town preceded the
dedication OF the mammoth boulder,
which was the gift OF Mrs. A. A. Ripka.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-07
CAR STRUCK SWEENEY,
WHO COURTED INJURY

Thomas Sweeney, about so years old.
walked deliberately in front of a Dyer
avenue car at Aborn and Westminster
streets late yesterday afternoon and
was Knocked to the ground before
Motorman w. Fl. Ballou could stop the
car. He was sent to the Rhode Island
hospital where his injuries were found
to be slight.
Sweeney is a well-known figure in
police circles and has served sentences
at the state workhouse, chiefly for
drunkenness. His actions when drink
ing are peculiar. but there was no
suspicion Monday that he intended
walking directly in the path of the
car.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-07
RIVERSIDE
Advertisements and items for the News
Democrat may be left at the Riverside
Dry Goods Store. z and Lincoln avenue.

The lawn party that was to be held by
one of the ladies' societies connected with
st. Marks Episcopal church on the prem
ises of Mr.. and Mrs. James Usher on
Pawtucket avenue last evening was on
account of the condition OF the weather
postponed until this evening
Mrs. j. Irving Dow and son, Irving, who
went TO California from here last Octo-
ber, arrived home last evening. The senior
Mr. Dow stopped off at Detroit. Mich,
for few days, but will arrive here not
later than Sunday.
New and heavier rails are being laid at
the Turner avenue crossing of the Con-
solidated railroad company.
Riverside lodge, Knights of Pythias,
will meet in Grube's hall this evening
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-07
Tornadoes in the West

Mason City. Ia, Aug. Clear Lake.
Hanlontown and Lake Mills were
swept by three distinct tornadoes Mon
day evening Many barns and farm
houses were destroyed. One person
was killed and sepefaEwere injured
at Hanlontown.
DAMAGE IN WISCONSIN
i. Lacrosse. Wis. Aug. High wind
and torrential rains Monday caused
considerable damage over a wide area.
Telegraph wires were unusable at
times.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-07

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. 1t
will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediately. Sold by Druggists in every
part OF the world. Twenty fve cents
a bottle Be sure and ask for Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take
no other kind.
Guaranteed under the food and drugs
act, June 30, 1906. Serial number 1898.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-07
LAWYER RICHARDSON
MAY BE DEFENDER

Denver Col. Aug. Tt is reported that
at a meeting OF the executive committee
OF the Western Federation OF Miners TO
be held soon 10 determine on counsel for
George VI. Pettibone, who will be tried
I'm October at Boise. Idaho. on the same
charge that Secretary Haywood was ac-
quilted of. will be brought up.
The report also has II that Clarence +.
barrow OF Chicago, who assisted i'm the
defense Of Haywood. will not be retained
I'm the Pettibone case. but that e. r Rich
ardson OF Denver. also a counsel for Hay
wood, will handle the Pettibone case.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-07
SLOCUM POST TO OCCUPY
NEW QUARTERS TONIGHT

This evening Slocum post No. 10, q. A.
r., will meet for the first time at its now
quarters in the Lyman building, 395 West
mrster street.
During the summer morthlv meetings
are held. the gathering tonight being a
regular meeting. AS soon as the new
quarters are completely furr'shc1 n house
warming will he given. The post has
about $50 members with Munson ii. Maize
commander.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-07
Shot HIS WIFE
and THEN TOOK
HIS OWN LIFE

New York, Aug. 7.-Vainly seeking
a reconciliation with his wife, who had
left him because of his habits, Victor
Linde, young man, fired four shots
at her early today on the roof of her
fathers home on East Ninety-sixth
street.
Linde fed TO the cellar of -an-ad-
joining house, where he committed
suicide by hanging Mrs. Linde was
removed to the hospital in a serious
condition.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-07
MAYOR OF KANSAS CITY
TENDERS RESIGNATION

Kansas City. Mo. Aug. Mayor Dud-
ley r. Cornell OF Kansas City. Kan, last
night resigned because the expenses OF
the city are greater than the revenues.
The council refused by unanimous vote to
accept the mayors resignation.
The revenues OF Kansas City. Kan,
have been greatly reduced by the sup
preston OF lIquor traffic and gan.SlinE.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-07
Youngest Volunteer Dead

New Britain, Conn, Aug. Joseph
Fl. White, the youngest volunteer in
the Civil war. who enlisted at the age
OF Q years and months as a drum
mer boy in Company A, Second New
Hampshire volunteers, died in this city
today, at the age OF 81 years. of pneu-
monia.
A widow and six children survive
him.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-07
Brownsville Guaranteed

New Orleans. Aug. 7.--What amounts to
n quarantine by New orleans against
Brownsville, Texas. where dengue fever
is reported. was announced last night.
Marine hospital. state and city health Of
Gals issued n regulation that all persons
arriving here from Brownsville must be
kept under surve.llanoa sntl sin days
have elapsed after their departure from
Brownsville.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-07
FORMER GOV. LONG is
SOMEWHAT IMPROVED

Brunswick. Me, Aug. 7.-Former Gov.
John ID. Long. OF Massachusetts, was very
comfortable and somewhat improved to-
day.
Mrs Long stated that he had had a
comfortable night and his physician was
much pleased with his condition.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-07
Hung Negro to Tree

Rune, Tex. Aug. THE body Of Tom
Hall. negro. arrested last night and
sscked up In the city hall charged with
an attempted assault on two young white
women. was found hanging TO tree I'm
front OF the jail early today. Several ne
sroes who had indicated their dlspleagurs
were ordered to leave town.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-07
HOLDING REUNIONS AT
CRESCENT PARK TODAY

The Second and Third Regiments and
the Seventh Squadron Cavalry Veteran
association are holding their reunion at
Crescent Park this afternoon and evening.
T. s. Clark is president and William
Franklin is secretary OF the association.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-07
CONTROL
THE STREETS
OF BELFAST

Belfast. Aug. Troops took posses
sion of the streets OF Belfast this
morning and strong guards were post
ed at Custom House square and other
centers.
Thousands of citizens watched with
mixed feelings the Inauguration of
military control OF the city as a re-
suit of the strikes and insubordina-
tion OF the police.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-07
To Have Reunion Aug. II

The executive committee OF the Eleventh
r. I. Regiment Veteran association at
meeting last night decided 10 fold theit
annual outing on the afternoon and eve
ning Of Aug. IL at Slocum's on the Paw
tuxet.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-07
$4,000 Fire

Memphis. Tenn, Aug. 1.-THE ware
house Of the Webb g. Maury Grain COM
pany was destroyed last night. Loss s5o.-
600, covered by insurance
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-06-29

If Europe as well as from most Of
the foreign ministers and prominent
persons over the entire world
Members Of the diplomatic corps
assigned to the Swedish court called
in a body to pay their respects and
wish the aged king and his cOnsort
many more years Of happy domestic
life.
For the people Of Sweden there was
double significance in the Celebra.
ton, as it marked the return TO Che
throne OF King Oscar after his TEN.
porary abdication in favor Of Crown
Prince Gustayc as regent
When King oscar laid down the
relns Of government December II
l9O6 it was feared he would never
be able to assume the duties Of gov
erning the country again but his
health has improved 10 aucn an T..
cont that the regency was abolished
It was as active SOVEREIGN that oscar
received the homage Of his subjects
1T the wedding anniversary coIobra
ion
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-06-29

ically or in such way as to control
the situation. The help and treat
ment were largely given to those
people who could not take care of
themselves or who had no friends to
provide for them There were many
lepers who could not become public
charges, and they were allowed to
live as they pleased, and in this way
the disease spread. 1t was not until
the last year or two that it was pos
sible to provide complete isolation.
This step was taken by the con-
struction, on the Island of Culion, of
a leper colony, where there are at
present accommodations for 500 pa
tients, nearly III of whom are on hand.
The estimate for taking care ultimate
Iy of the 1000 or 5000 lepers on the
island gave the cost Of subsistence,
material for houses, clothing, trans
pOrtation, etc, to maintain them all
as about % cents day for each per
son. 1t is possible that the estimated
number Of lepers is somewhat eXag-
gerated, because when the doctors
came to examine those who had been
suspected Of leprosy they found that
many Of them were not so afflicted
If the same proportion is maintained
throughout the examination, of course.
the estimated total will be materially
reduced.
There are many problems connected
with the caring for the lepers in the
Philippines. One of these is their
employment While only a small pro
portion of the patients are capable,
from the nature Of their disease, OF
performing manual labor, many Of
them might engage in the lighter oc-
cupations in the manufacture of ar
ticles which could be sold but there
is prejudice, natural enough under the
circumstances, against purchasing or
possessing articles handled by lepers.
and this prejudice is not removed by
the fact that the experts pronounce
the danger of contamination re-
moved b, the process Of sterilization
one proposition is to raise cattle, in
volyng a light occupation in which
many Of the lepers might engage 1t
Is believed there would be no objec-
ton on the part Of the public to buy
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-06-29

on the same island, about a quarter
of mile away, while the director Of
the colony lives two miles off, in a
place which can be easily reached by
a steam launch which is kept at his
disposal
The experts under this arrange
ment will have an opportunity IF con-
Quoting some important experiments
in the treatment Of leprosy, includ
ing the use of the X-ray, in the eff
CaCy of which the scientists express
much confidence. In the experiments
which have been held, however. with
two lepers who were apparently cured,
it has been found that the patients
relapsed. 1t may be that the treat
ment with the X-ray would have been
effected If continued without inter
TuptiOn; and then, too, it is a ques-
ton whether the cases actually re-
lapsed or whether the patients were
rcinfccted, The army surgeons who
have one case under their observa.
ton at Fort Screven, Ga-that of an
American soldier who is in isolation
there-cntertain little hopes of any
satisfactory method Of curing this
dread and mysterious visitation in its
advanced ST. gcs.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-06-29

the meat thus obtained, because cat.
tie do not contract leprQsy and could
be slaughtered by non-leprous per
sons, with the additional protection
that the meat is necessarily cooked
before being eaten.
The colony at Culion is in charge
of a medical officer who is assisted by
Wales, with whom are associated Sis
tiers Of Charity belonging to the order
of st. Vincent de Paul, who act as
nurses for those requiring such at
tention.
There are some $50 nipa houses on
the island, each with accommodations
for seven or eight patients. The new
town is located on a height, with
every advantage of good scenery and
good air Admirable drinking water
is furnished by modern methods, and
the place has such features as bath.
rooms and other conveniences of civ.
ilization.
Means are taken to interest the pa
tients in various ways. Among 9th
err provisions is a band of 40 pieces,
for which the musical instruments
have been purchased in the United
States. The inhabitants have prac
tically their own government, so far
as local affairs are involved, and elect
their own presidente and ten "coun-
sejales" There is police force com
posed of u men, who must see that
the sanitary rules are observed, as
we'll as preserve order and arrest the
offenders against the laws made by
this afflicted colony.
The nonleprous employees are quar-
tered at a distance from the colony
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-06-29
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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-06-29

When through the strange provi-
dences Of war the United States be-
came obligated for the protection and
education OF the Filipinos, and the de-
velopment of the resources of the
islands Of the Philippine archipelago,
officials of the government were
shocked and appalled, not only by the
numerous cases of leprosy, but by the
careless Indifference with which the
disease was considered and the small
effort which was made to prevent the
spread of the dread scourge and to
isolate those afflicted But immedi-
ately upon taking command in the
islands the United States began to
consider the matter, and has devel-
oped a policy which is being carried
out Systematically not only for the
comfort of the 5000 known lepers in
the islands, but for the protection of
others against the disease. AS we
amazed when they came to look into
the situation to find so many afflicted
with this dread disease, but, begin
ming with the army surgeons who first
took up the work of segregation, the
task of caring for the patients and
protecting the rest of the community
from the disease has gone on assid-
uously until the experts now hold out
the gratifying promise that leprosy
may be finally eradicated from the
philiODina islands
Those who have looked into the his
tory of the treatment of leprosy find
that while attention has been given
for many years to lepers, the work
has been mainly of a charitable ma
ture and was not carried on systemat-
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-06-29

Indeed, four years later, he was de
clared a bankrupt and was compolls
to secrete himself to escape a tern,
in debtors prison
The old house is at present occupied
by an aged woman and her equally
aged husband. For a small fee they
show visitors the room where Defoe
wrote Robinson Crusoe' In recent
years the American pilgrims 90 this
literary shrine have far outuumbered
English callers
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-06-29
Happy Man!

Recently Washingtoniau IN con.
versation with ollie James, tie
gigantic and genial congressman from
Kentucky, made certain inquiries with
reference To mutual friend whom
he had not seen for a number Of years
"a Col p of the state mentioned.
And hc| does my old friend he
Colonel spend his declining years.
asked the Washingtouian
beautifully, sir, beautifully" an.
swered ames lie has a fine farm
Sir And a strlng Of trotlers, sir And
! barrel OF whiskey 10 years old, sir
and a nifo of the same age, sir."--Ltp
pincru1
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-06-29
AN ASSOCIATION is FORMED BY
FRENCH CRlPPLES.
Not Affiliated With Or er Labor Or.
oanizations-"N Northern Hobbler"
Originator of the Movement
Rules Adopted.

Paris-The latest development in
unions halls from MarsclIas. whore
the crippled beggars have met to form
an association to protect their in,
teTests.
The originator OF the movement is
Francois Rosin, better known as the
Northern Hobbler, who is globe trot-
ter, celebrated for racing matches, to
which lie challenges any one who, like
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-06-29

himself, is condemned to wood in the
matter of legs. NJ Rosin summoned
a meeting of his fellow cIipples, 26 of
whom answered the call
Some came on crutchcs, some had
wooden legs, some with no legs at all
came sitting on little wheeled car
rlages, and some had no arms. All
listened attentiyely while the con
toker of the meeting explained his
purpose.
I'VE must first Of all struggle
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-06-29
KING OSCAR RESUMES REIGN.
Celebration of Marriage Anniversary
Marks Abolition of Regency.

Stockholm. - The fifticth wedding
anniversary Of King Oscar II and
Queen Sophia was celebrated the
other day with extensive ceremonies.
Messages Of concentration were re.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-06-29


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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-08
APPEAL 10 GUILD
The MILK Producers Send a Petition "a
the Governor.

The MILK Producers Send a Petition 70
the Governor.
Worcester, Mass. oct. s.-Thc milk
producers Of Worcester county and W.
entity yesterday decided 20 appeal 20
Governor Guild for aid against the al.
legged combination Of contractors and
Wholesalers. who, they declare, are fore.
ing them 10 sell their product At q low
rate and then charging an exorbiiant
profit 20 the consumer. AZ meeting
N Washburn hall yesterday afternoon
the farmers and dairynea voted e draw
up petition stating their grievances
and send Il % tho governor.
rhis action was agreed on after an
address By W r. Aldrco of Concord.
the originator Of the Concord grape and
well.known dairyman and horiicu,
turist. Mr.. Aldrcc presented a petition
az some 2.Ooo words, and after i25 Of
the producers had signed i he left the
han for the purpose Of taking the paper
10 Boston and presenting Il 20 Governor
Guild 10 person.
The petitions declares that while the
contractors win allow the producers only
asa cents for an eight-quart can, they
sell The same can 20 The retailer at 10
cents profit.