davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-01
ADDICKS PLACE AGAIN SOLD.
Company in Which He Is Interested Fails to
Pay Balance of Purchase Price.
lBy Telegraph 10 The Tribune.

Newport r. J., Dee. 31-Because the purchas-
er failed To pay the balance OF the purchase price
on the j. Edward Addicks property in Newport.
which was sold TO the Bearhaven Realty Com
pany, OF Philadelphia, short time ago, the prop
erty again sold this afternoon TO the Saw
ings Bank OF Newport, the original holder OF the
mortgage. the purchase price being $43,370 the
face Of the mortgage.
A few weeks ago the bank foreclosed on the
property, which included Belvoir. the former
summer home OF Mr.. AddCks. and at the auction
sale which followed the BearhaVen Realty Com
pany. In which Mr.. Addicks is interested. pur-
chased the property for S47.600 Ten per cent of
the purchase price paid to bind the sale, but
the balance had not been paid the bank held
another sale to-day and bought in the property.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-01
FIGHT OVER SENATE sTENoGRAPHER
Shotwell, Who offered to Sell Insurance
Testimony, One of the Cand dates
(By Telegraph to Tho Tribune. ]

Albany Dec. Sl.-A hot night has developed here
n comparatively unimport8ns bit of patronage.
the place Of Senate stenographer. The candidates
James G. Marriott OF New Dorp who held the
place last year. and George H. ShotwelI, who was
stenOgfaphe- to the Finance Committee.
Each is pledging Senators to his support, and the
tactics used resemble those of q closely contested
campaign. Shotwel is being opposed by Senator's
ArTastTpnF ana FULLY. particularly. 1t was no who
during ihA insurance investigation sent circular let
tcrs % the Insurance companies and big financial
institutions Offering 20 furnish copies of the esti
Inony at "a high ngure. Senator Armstrong made
him recall the letters, and the testimony was not
sold at that large profit. Shotwen has been closely
associated for several years with Senator Maby.
who was chairman OF the Finance Committee. His
opponents say that IL he obtained the appointment
he would farm OUT the work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-01
NEW CHINESE BOYCOTT.
Reported action Taken at Canton
1gdinst americans.

Hong Kong, Dec 31.-Dispatches from Can
ton say that more than thousand persons were
present at meeting held to discuss the Ameri-
can Chinese Exclusion act, and that the follow
ing resolutions adopted:
First-To revive q boycott against American
goods.
Second-To prevent newspapers from adver-
Using American manufactures
Third-TO dissuade laborers from proceeding
to Panama.
Fourth-To petition the Viceroy asking the
imperial government to negotiate with America
for a modification Of the exclusion act.
Fifth-To placard these resolutions through
out the country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-01
CAMPBELL FOR FAWCETT's PLACE.
Sixteenth Assembly District Leader Slated
for Kings County Republican Chairman.

Marcus B. Campbell. it is said authoritatvely
win succeed LAWS l.. Fawcett chairman of the
Kings County Republican Committee Mr.. Faw-
cett wrote out his resignation from the chairman
ship before he was In as county Judge yes
terday While there is no law compelling this
ton. he gave up the place because he did not
Mr.. Campbell is leader OF the Republicans of the
18th Assembly District and is a strong organiza-
ton man. He was named by the local organization
as its candidate for of the judgeships The
party leaders consider him entitled TO the county
Craftsmanship. II all goes well, he will be elected
20 the craftsmanship at the meeting of the General
Committee on Tuesday evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-01
MCRE4 TO SUCCEED?
Z. Il. II. Directors Meet to Consider
Choice for President.

Philadelphia, Dec. 31-A meeting OF the board
of directors Of the Pennsylvania Railroad was
held this evening at which the election Of a sue
cessor to TIE late President Cassatt consid-
cred. The members of the board would mako
no statement 10 what action il any was taken
All of the directors but one were present az
the meeting, which lasted from 4 until o'clock.
It was said by person who is IN a position to
know that James McCrea of Pittsburg will
probably be elected TO fill the vacancy and that
the matter will likely be settled at meeting Of
the board to be held on Wednesday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-01

guidance of those emigrating with their own re-
sources, and to the simple facitation of their
embarkation for Galveston instead of New
forf. Once the emigrants arrive in New York
the siischief is done, few proceed further
Mr.. Zangwill quoted statistics to bear out the
point that the great bulk of Jewish emigration
from Russia seeks New York and said that
the present movement not only for the best
interests of the emigrants, but the best inter
ests OF the United States well. He added
that the general superintendent of the work in
the United States would be undertaken by
Cyrus Sulzberger, of New York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-01
PERSIANS NOT YET SATISFIED.
National Assembly Objects to Plans for Sem
ate-The Shah Worse.

Teheran, Dec. S1.-There was great excitement
at yesterdays sitting OF the National Assem-
bly, when the constitution, signed by the
Shah was read TO that body, the Assemblymen
Directing to the proposed composition Of the
Senate The question, therefore. IS not yet set
tied. and negotiations on the subject have been
resumed between the Cabinet and the people.
The Shah passed a bad night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-01
MAY FILL MATROT'S PLACE TODAY.

Police Commissioner Bingham said yesterday
that he would probably I'LL the vacancy in the third
deputy commissionership either to-day or to-nor-
row There rumor in Long Island City that
Athelstar c. Vaughan. lawyer, of that place, was
10 De appointed to succeed Mr. Mathot, bot no con-
firmation could be obtained hr. Vaughan was As
sistant District Attorney OF Queens County under
District Attorney Gregg.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-01
GUARDS PURSUE CUBAN BANDITS.
A Small Rising Reported in Pinar del Rio
Rest of Island Quiet

Havana Dec. 31.-A report has been received
by Governor Magoon from Governor Sobrano. ot
Pnar del Rio Province, saying that an armed
band yariously estimated TO number from two
to twelve men, is committing depredations in the
country between Guanes and Cape San An
tonic The movement is not believed to have
anv political significance and the men apparent
Iv are ONLY bandits Rural Guardsmen are in
active pursuit OF the band. No other instance
of disorder In the island has been reported.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-01
CoNFuclUs IN HEAVENLY RANK.

Picking, Dec. S1.-An imperial edict published
to-day. raises Confucius to the same rank
heaven and earth, which worshipped by the
Emperor alone. It is believed that this action is
in Difference TO the religious scruples of the
Christian students IN the government colleges,
who object TO kowtow before the tablet of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-01
WHITE STAR CHECKERS TO STRIKE.

strike of the checkers employed by the
White Star Line Steamship Company at piers
4s and 40, North River. is set for to-day, because
of a reduction in their wages from so cents TO rs
cents an hour. TO go into effect this morning.
The checkers are the men who check the cargo
on the arrival OF steamships at the piers, and
they were notified of the proposed cut in their
wages few days ago The Teutonic is due here
Wednesday and if the strike goes into effect it
will delay the handling and delivery of the
cargo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-01
DEATHS FROM COLE. IN GERMANY.

Berlin. Dec 31-UnusualN cold weather con-
tinues to prevail through Germany. thermom-
aters registering from TO 10 degrees below
zero. Five persons have been frozen to death
near Thorn, West Prussia, and other deaths
from, the cold ar. reported from various parts
Of he country
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-01
THE RAJAH OF GOA KILLED.

The Hague. Dec, 31.-The Rajah Of Goa. ISL
and OF Celebes. Dutch East Indies, who had for
many years caused trouble to the government
authorities has been found dead in a rav,ae
A Dutch force attacked the rajah's stronghold
on December %. He and half a dozen followers
fed, fell over precipice and all were killed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-01
BRITISH REBATES ABOLISHED.
Agreement Signed by All Railroads Goes Into
Force To-day

London, Dec. 31.-Under the agreement which
becomes operative January l all private re-
bates shippers abolished by all the rail-
roads in the United Kingdom. This agreement
has been signed by all the chairmen and under
its provisions any company giving rebates to get
traffc is liable TO a heavy fine. payable TO the
Railway Clearing House.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-01
IRISH SCANDAL THREATENED.
William O'Brien Hints at Exposure of the
Redmondites.

London. Dec. 31.-speaking at Cork tonight
after the unopposed reelection of Daniel ID.
Sheehan as member OF the House of Commons
for Mid-Cork William O'Brien, Natlohahst.
threatened revelations Of the financial methods
of the Redmondites which. he said, would be
of greater national interest than anything una /
has occurred in ireland since the Parnell Com
,,,icG i0pe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-01
THE REV. GEORGE HUNTINGTON CALLED

4elesfdfl % 4IlS tI4Vt1IV-I
Richmond. Ind, Dec. S1.-The Rev. George
Huntington curate in St Paurs Church. New
York City. has been called by the vestry of
Grace Pro-Cathedral, Indianapolis, and will
probably accept He VEL preach at the pro-
cathedral on January and meet the eongresa-
ton Mr. Huntington has the reputation of be-
ing a successful worker among the poor OF New
XcrLr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-01
ACCEPTS CALL TO BETHESDA CHURCH.

The Rev George w Humphreys has accepted the
call extended him recently by the Bethesda Con-
sr.gational Church. OF Brooklyn. according 10 an
announcement made at the church last night. He
hes resigned his pastorate OF the James Methodist
Episcopal c .urch. OF Brooklyn, and will imms-
diately assume charge in his new place. Mr.. Hum
phreys was born in Brighton. England, thirty
years ago. and is graduate OF Oxford University
He came this country three years ago and his
first charge Jamesport. Long Island
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-01
.SKENE NAMES DEPUTY.
W. II. Hill, of Brooklyn, to Haze
CHARGE of Barge Canal.

Albany, Dec 31-State Engineer-eect Fred
erck Skene appointed to-day William r.
HILL Democrat, of Brooklyn, a special deputy
In the barge canal department at salary Of
$4,000 Mr. Skene said he did not know whether
Mr.. Hill was of the McCarren or anti-McCarren
faction of Brooklyn Democrats, but that he was
well known as high class engineer. Mr.. Hill
will succeed Henry c. Allen. Mr.. Skene has
reappointed Irving j. Morris as chief clerk of
the department. Mr.. Morris is a Republican.
and his place is protected by the Civil Service
rules.
William r. Hill, of Brooklyn, was advised last
night OF his appointment Special Deputy State
Engineer by State Engineer Elect Frederick Skene.
Mr. Hill said that the appointment carried
with II the charge of building the barge canal lie
has had a professional practice Of thlrty-two
years. He chief engineer In charge OF the con-
struction OF the Syracuse waterworks and for
three and a half years civil engineer u the
Aaueduct Commission OF New York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-01
MORTGAGES TUNNEL FOR s1ooooo.coo.

The Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Company has
mortgaged the entire McAdoo tunnel property to the
standard Trust Company. trustee. for SoO.oCO000
at Az per cent. The mortgage Is given to secure
bond issue. That the company contemplated mort
gaging It's property for sloo,oo,oOo recently
pounced.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-01
MR.. BRYCE MAY BE KNIGHT.
Report That Title Will Be Offered to New
Ambassador Here

London, Dec. Silt is said to-day that
knighthood will probably be offered to James
Bryce. the newly appointed British Ambassa-
dor at Washington.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-01
w. e. COREY AT PARIS.

Paris Dec 31-w. Z. Corey, president of the
United States Steel Corporation. has arrived
here. Any statement that he Is to be married
to Miss Gilman on his present visit to Europe Is
1frIlp
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-01
KING OSCARS CONDITION SERIOUS.

Stockholm. Dec 31.-King Oscars sleep dur
ing the day was much disturbed. His condition
tonight is serious
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-26

Special Christmas services are being
held at the Church Of the Good Shepherd
this week, having begun yesterday morn
ing with holy communion and sermon by
the rector, the Rev. G. u. Freeman. To-
day feast Of ST. Stephen) holy com
munion was administered, and the same
viii be observed tomorrow and Satur-
day mornings. To. morrow evening there
viii be ehidren's festival
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-26
DREADFUL ACTS OF
GEORGE A. GREEN
Tried to Kill Wife Another Woman and
Then Himself in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia. Dec. 26.-Leaving a
letter that they had died for love,
George A. Green, aged 35 years. early
yesterday shot and probably fatally
wounded Miss Edith Wenderly, aged 70
years, and then turned the revolver up
on himself, innicting probably fatal
wounds. Green is married but Is sep
arated from mis- wife. In a letter which
is- addressed to the Philadelphia news.
papers Green attacks his wife and
among other things says
Today ! am going to kill myself and
true and loving friend, as my letter
and hers win show.
"We died for love which was denied
from us BIZ her dear mother. This IS
the only girl | ever loved. We have
promised before God we could not live
apart. This il our secret
1t developed later that before he
shot Miss Wonderly and attempted to
end his own life, Green waylaid and at-
tempted to kill his wife. Mrs. Green. VINO
u an attractive young woman, told OF
the attack as the result Of which she
carries a bruised and swollen eve and
has several contusions and marks on
her neck. Mrs. Green said that ner
husband struck her, knocked her down.
and choked her insensible.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-26
DIED IN ITALY.
Charles Lott Who Went There in Search
Of Health a Few Months Ago.

Mrs. Charles Lotti Of 10 sIbIey
avenue. Montpelier, mas received word
Of the death Of her husband at Brcnno
tserio, Province de Ceni, italy, where
be went few months ago in search OF
health. being afflicted with granite cut.
ter's consumption. A short time after
bis absence child was born to them.
Besides these, he leaves a brother, Clio.
vannia Lotti Of Barre. a sister Teresa
Comolli Of Quincy, Mass ami ais father
and mother and two brothers and q sis
ter in Italy.
The deceased was "a years Of age
and came to this country many years
ago, residing in Maine and Massa.
chusetts granuite centers before coming
to Vermont and TO Montpelier. lie
worked for the Wetmore & Morse
granite company six years, for Harry
Bertoli two years and for the Columbian
Granite company one year. He was
popular with bis countrymen and was
one Of their leaders
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-26
DISTRIBUTED 500 PRESENTS.
Birthday Social Climb of williamstown
Has Annual Gathering.

William town, Dec. 26-The Birthday
Social club held its annual Christmas
exercises at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Perley Sanders Tuesday evening. For
upwards of thirty years this organiza-
tion has held these events, skipping
only one year in that period There were
IS people in attendance Tuesday night,
and the generosity Of the club members
is shown BY the distribution Of 500 pres
ents that night. An enjoyable evening
was spent, fine program being given
amt refreshments being served.
AZ the Methodist and universalist
churches, the same evening, there were
Christmas trees with the usual exercises
A Christmas concert will be given at the
Congregational church tomorrow.
Among those especially blessed Christ
mas was Mrs. A. A. Reed organist for
the grange and for the Universalist
society From the former she got a
gold watch and from the latter chain
TO 20 with it. These gifts were tokens
of appreciation Of her services.
Remember the dance Friday evening.
A good time is expected; dancing from
s to II, with Houses orchestra for mu.
sic.- Mrs George Poor is enjoying
visit from her mother, who lives in Can
ada.-Mrs. Bailey and daughter of New
bury are visiting at the home Of Rev
Il. f. Currier.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-26
ARREST BANK PRESIDENT.
He Will Be Asked to Explain an Unre-
corded Loan of $4,000.

Durango, Colo, Dec. 26.-Charles r.
Mcconnell, president of the Smelter
City bank, which closed its doors Decem-
Der II, was last night placed under ar
rest upon a warrant sworn to BY de-
positor Of the bank who had $3, 400 on
deposit when the institution closed its
doors.
The committee which has charge of
examining the affairs or the bank yes
terday found that on December 10 Mr..
Mcconnell had borrowed $4,000 from
the First National bank Of Durango
and had given securities from his bank
Tor the money, but the books of the
Smelter City band did not show that
$4,000 had been placed on depsoit
there.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-26
A NATIVE OF soRrHrIELD.
Henry NJ. Miller. Who Died in Randolph
Yesterday Morning.

Randolph, Dee, 20,-IIeury N. Miller.
well.known insurance agent Tor the
last Il years. died yesterday morning
after a long illness from Bright's dis.
ease and complications. AFR. Miller vas
born in Northheld, sept. l2. 1854. but
since 1880 had been a resident Of Ran.
dolph. lie was a member 0f the subofdi.
nate lodge Of Odd Fellows IN this place
and belonged also 70 the Thomas Wildcy
encampment Of Montpelier. He left
wife and three daughters. Helen Emily.
teacher in lladley. Mass; Lima. who
teaches in Waits6eld, and Ruby, who
was graduated from the Randolph high
school last commencement. Mr.. Miller Is
also survived by a mother, 81 years OF
age, Mrs. c. x. Miller Of Worcester.
Mass. and by two brothers. G. II. Miller
Of Worcester and Rev. +. NJ Miller. who
Is located in California The funeral
viii be held at ! o'clock Friday after.
noon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-26
MRS, c N WINCH
Passed Away Last Evening Funeral
WIN Ds hela saturday Afternoon.

Mr.. Melinda bradford. wife of A
slsiant County Judge G NJ Winch
died At Sia0 o'elock last eveninf
AZ her home on TroN hin, alter a hflel
Illness with pneumonia Mrs. Winch VA,
hom In liaFfe April IS. lsaa. and viii
the eAeepilon of . brief tms spent ~
Northteld IN her early married lie. had
spent heF rntire lie IN her native town.
She vas the daughter q Thomas .
and Thankful v. nfadfoni. and was one
0l = family Of slx children. four az whom
are stili living, xlH. George bradford II
south Lancaster. Mass. Wilber u. nrad
ford ~ this city. osear " bradford of
Medf0nl, Mass. and Mrs. krastus Keith
Of this city. She leaves also two chill.
dfcu, Mabel y, living Al home and De
Arthur W, Of Jeweit City, Conn.
Mrs Winch had heen 10 feeble and
falling health for ten years o. more
suffering severely Al iimcz. but through
ali maintained her serene and patient
spl1i and met hraVriy and hopefully fhe
trials aud losses that feeblrnfss and fail
ing strength constantly brought.
She Was person Of a quiet nature.
whose tender and self denying disposition
made many friends. and she leaves many
kwect memories behind. She lived 4
true, brave and helpful life and will BE-
Aadly missed and mourncd BY 4 large
circle of friends and acquaintance
Her home liic was especially heauti.
lul and attractive, and h waa ID her
home that the richest qualities of her
were manifested. 4 good and
aohle woman has gone home
The funeral services will 10 held NJ
The First Congregational church on Sat.
urIiay Afternoon az hall past one o'clock.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-26
MORAN AND LAWSON WIN.
Had to Run an Extra Mile to Decide
The 2a-Hour Bicycle Race.

Boston. Dec. 26.-Tbc twenty.four-
hour bicycle race which begun Tuesday
evening at the Park Square ring, was
won last night by tho team consisting
Of J. +. Moran Of Chelsea and Iser Law
son of Salt Lake City. They covered
iGi miles, , laps. Patrick Logan Of
Boston and W. S. Mitten Of Davenport,
Iowa, were tied with Moran and his
partner for first place at the coacluiion
Of the race and mile sprint was neces.
sary 10 decide the winner
For third place three teams were
tied, but after a sprint the place went
to Floyd Krehs Of Nework. y. j.. aud
Hugh Mclean Of Chelsea. Bcdell
brothers of Long Island City were
fourth; Charles Sherwood Of New York
and George Wiley Of Syracuse, ffta;
\. NJ. Anderson Of Denmark, and z.
Ruppieke of Belgium, sixth, and A. w.
Holbrook of Boston and Joseph Hall.
gan or Montreal sevenar.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-26
FATALLY BURNED AT TREE.
Match Sets Old woman's Dress Abla1e
--Daughter May Die. Too.

Fab River. Mass, Dec 26.-while
lighting a candle on a Christmas tree
st her home, 10 Fountain street. yestcr-
day. NIrs. Bridget Mack, 20 years of age,
accideutally dropped the match, which
set her clothes ailame. Mary Mack, 40
ycan of age, Der daughter, tried TO beat
out the flames, but did not succeed for
soge minutes.
4 few hours later the aged woman
ihtd al the City hospital. The daughter
Is terribly burned, and little hope Is held
out for recovery.
When the police and ncighbors rushed
into the Mack tenement, in response TO
frantic screams, they found the old wo-
man tossing wildly about ~ the floor
while Mary Mack, shrieking from pain,
ran from room TO room.
The police had to force he younger
woman to the floor, aud wrap rugs about
her to extinguish the .lames, with tue
woman stoutly resisting.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-26
And Arrested Joseph Bedard
as Proprietor
OF ALLEGED POKER JOINT
Bedard Says Hes Not Guilty and win
Have Trial on December so--
Other Holiday Court
Buxiness.

Charged with keeping gambling
resort Ia the rooms formerly usrd az
the law Office Of Frank ID. BurgeAs Ia
the Granite block, Joseph Bcdard was
aTaigned IN the city court this morning.
fic entefcd plea u not guilty 10 tho
charge and the case WA continued to
Dec. 20 for trial. lie was placed under
$500 bail which be was cndeayoring to
Iaisc this morning. Chief David Faux
ner made a raid on the rooms, single
handed, last evening and found Bedari
and another man Ia the place. The chief
arrested Bedard az the proprietor, and
a quantity Of poker chips were gather
cd up hy the chief. Tie warrant for
the raid was made BY Grand Juror l.
Il. Davis.
The city court held Christmas iay
session yesterday forenoon aud disposed
OF two intoxication cases and q fufnish-
ING case. John Kitchen Of Gfanitevillo
was arrested Tuesday night on tho
charge Of furnishing liquor TO Arthur
York, minor. When arranged in
court yesterday morning Kitchen plead
cd not guilty. He was given a hearing
at once and the evidence brought QUO
the fact that at the request Of the York
boy Kitchen went into a second.cIass
saloon and bought two bottles of
whiskey, upon which York and several
other boys became intoxicated. Judge
Scott then bound him over to county
court under bail OF $500 which be fur
nished.
The two drunk cases were Edward
Conway and John Sullivan, both OF
Duxbury, arrested Tuesday afternoon
oy Officers Carle and Richardson. Con-
way pleaded guilty TO a first offense and
vas fined S. with costs of S7.65. Sui
ivan pleaded guilty TO subsequent
'flense ana was sentenced to the county
all for thirty pays.