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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-16
BALLOON PASSES
THROUGH SNOW STORM

Fremont, n. H., Nov. l6.-After a flight
through the air OF about 125 miles. the
balloon Stevens. ?1, which went up from
North Adams at ll:0l a. m. yesterday.
came TO the ground near Lyford's Cross
ing, three miles north OF this village nj
ABOUT a:l5 In the afternoon
Leo stevens OF New York and James
=. Lord OF Chicago. the pilot and pass
singer, respectively, In the car said that
thelf trip had been a very ENJOYABLE one
ana that they had no difficulty in making
the descent. 80 ""e
The balloon took a northeasterIy direc-
tlon from North Adams and passed over
Brattleboro, VI, Just before 1 O'clock
FROM nerc the course was generally
eastward as far as Exeter, N H.. where
dnerent currents OF air found AT various
attitudes enabled the voyagers TO circle
about the town. Exeter is about ton
miles east OF here
shortly after passing Drattleboro the
paIloon went into "a snow squall Dnd tn
snow presented the remarkable appear
ance OF going up instead OF coming down.
After rising above this squall the bal
loon passed over Eeene and Manchcst
In this state before reaching Exeter.
Mr.. Lord said: This is my first ascen-
slon, but II VIII by no means be my last
IL beats automobiling all hollow"
III is understood that Mr.. Lord plans To
organize an aero club In Chicago and
make a series OF ascents there next
spring.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-16
GIANT ELEvENS
IN fierce FRAY

ball at Princeton's J0-yard line, going to
Yales' 40-yard line
HALF ENDS: TIGERS. 10; YALE, 0.
Then Yale broke up an end play on her
own 36-yard line
Harlan went back to the 451yard line.
and an on-slde kick was worked TO the
20-yard line.
The ball was called back 10 the 35-yard
line, where Princeton was penalized Is
yards for holding.
Harlan made running kick and Wister.
by jumping into the air, at Yale's 1S-yard
line. took IL way from the Yale men, who
Were trying for Il.
No gain on the next play, but tho bah
was moved i'm front of the goal.
Harlan failed on field goal from the
30-yard line.
Coy punted into Tibbett at Princeton's
50-yard line. The player was not stopped
until Yales 45-yard line was crossed.
Mccormick gained three wards through
Goebel.
Harlan attempted forward pass, but
it failed and play ended there for the
first half
Score, fist half-Princeton 10, Yale o.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-16
OUR PROGRESS
AMAZES A GERMAN

Berlin. Nov. 16.-Prly Councillor witt
field, the electrical expert OF the Prus-
sian Railway ministry, who recently took
commission OF railway experts for the
purpose OF studying electrical transporta-
tion problems, said'in an interview today:
Americas progress in electrical rapid
transit since my previous visit there is
amazing. Not only have the uses for mu-
nicipal rapid transit been greatly In
creased and perfected. but electricity is
applied more and moro TO standard gauge
roads"
A report on his American visit is being
prepared by Herr Whitfield for submission
to the government
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-16
Miscellaneous Petitions Heard !

Judge Mumford heard the following
miscellaneous matters today:
David q. Adams, y. A., VS.. Solway
Dyeing and Textile company. Demur-
rers TO declaration
Napoleon Mornet vs. Paramount
Worsted mills. Demurrer to declara-
tion.
Adeliza whiting VS.. Robert II. Whit
ing. Heard on petitioners applica-
tion for allowance and same denied
without prejudice.
Mary l.. Brothers Va. Samuel Brothers
Petitioner allowed $3.50 for her sup
port and SIS for counsel fees.
Florence X. Fildes VS. William Fildes
Petitioner allowed SO week for sup
port OF children and SIS for counsel
fees.
Charlotte Ainsley VS. Emmett Ainsley.
Hearing on demurrer TO declaration
and on plaintiffs demurrer 20 defend
ants third plea This In a suit to re-
cover money due Nnder n contract to
support wife while living apart from
husband.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-16
F FINANCIAL
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET

New York, Nov. IA narrow drift OF
prices accompanied the opening dealings
in stocks which We're of desultory char
acter, and small fractional declines were
IN ihe majority, hut there was a fair
sprinkling OF gins including the United
states Steel stocks, New York Central and
Northern Pacific. Atlantic Coast line rose
u, American Car preferred sold at a de-
cline OF ga. Atchison |. aud Toledo. St
Louis and Western preferred a.
III "a. m.-BuyinG orders Increased and
the market turned uniformly upward
There was fair inquiry for Reading,
Union Pacific, Pennsylvania and Ameri-
can Smiling. but the demand otherwise
was slight. The rise brought the represen-
tative stocks large fraction above yes
terday's closing. Near II o'clock the Hill
stocks weakened and the traders began
TO take profits I'm other stocks. The re-
action wiped out about all OF sthe adj
Nances.
Close-The market closed strong. The
marked weakness Of few stocks was at
tributed 10 belated closng-out OF a large
account and when this was completed
prives rallied vigorously To the top On
tho rally Union Pacific, ST. Paul, Canadian
Pacific. Amalgamated Copper and the
United States Steel stocks rose / or more
over last night. American Smelling and
Pennsylvania rose Isi and Reading 2%
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-16
Autoist in Bad Mixup

South Norwalk Conn. Nov. 1.-two
of the hundreds of automobiles on their
way to New Haven to attend the Yale
Princeton fotball game came to grief
near the Norfolk-Darion line today.
about the same spot where Paul Mao
Cormac and his wife received fatal in
juries a short while 40, and John III.
Tyson, of Riverside was in an accident,
this week. A car owned by f. III.
Trevor, and one which was one of the
winners OF Gordon Bennett cup race.
was run into by car owned by Reb-
ert Wilson of New York and contained
Carl Erble, Robert Walsh and George
Smith. The latter was overturned and
badly smashed but the occupants es-
capped injury.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-16
Interesting Question Raised

A very interesting question was raised
" counsel for John J. Banigan, one OF
he respondents In the Vanity Fair COM
any litigation In the claim OF n me-
hanics' and material mems lien by
Z. N. Cartier a Sons company. The
uestion Is at what time docs the provi-
lon OF the law dissolving attachments
nd liens in common law assignment
,ade within four months begin TO run.
II when the materials are placed on
ne land or from the beginning OF pro-
eedings 10 enforce the lien? Briefs will
submitted by counsel on the point.
frederick w. Tillinghast represents the
T. N. Cartier a Sons company and John
v. Hogan and p. S. Knauer represent
fr. Banigan.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-16
Head-End Crash

New York. Nov. l6--In head END COLI.
sion between two trains on the Third ave-
nue. elevated railroad today. iust north OF
nth street, Frank Weirick, a motorman.
was seriously injured and half a dozen
passengers were shaken up and bruised
The motor cars OF both trains were dam
aged, one telescoping the other.
George Foster. switchman, who was
acting as motorman OF one OF the trains
which was empty. escaped injury and
was arrested. charged with criminal negli-
gence. Foster claimed his brake failed
TO work
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-16
WAS TAKEN BY SURPRISE.
WEDDING SURPRISES
BOSTON SOCIETY

Boston. Nov. 16.-There was surprise in
Boston society when II became known
hat Nathaniel n. Emmons and Miss Ell
zabeth y. Lawrence were married on
Thursday night by the town clerk at
1roton.
The bride who Is daughter OF James
Lawrence OF Groton. took advantage OF a
ponally announce her engagement to MIR.
1mmons. a son OF Nathaniel Henry En-
mons OF Commonwealth avenue.
IL was expected that the wedding would
AXE place about Christmas time and that
Bishop Lawrence. a relative OF the young
woman. would perform the ceremony.
Mr.. Emmons Is a Harvard man and
Mrs. John Parkinson is one OF his sis
ers, and aDother sister year ago mar
led Irwin Garfield. a son OF the late
President Garfield. Mr.. and Mrs. Emmons
ire TO live at Concord. Mass
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-16
Mendelssohn Glee Club

The Mendelssohn Glee club Is the name
new male chorus which has been
ately organized In this city
The following officers have Just been
lected: r. II. Cushman, president:
thomas Palmer. vice presdent: John I
darshal, treasurer. Albert T. Hawkins.
ecretary; II. w. Dunbar, business man
ger. and Franklin Wood, musical direc-
OF. The club made it's initial bow TO the
ublic on Thursday night at Music Hail.
efore a large audience and it's reception
rss most flattering, several encores being
assisted upon.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-16
PRISONER ESCAPED
FROM SHERIFFS

Joseph Radigan, known also as Joseph
sowley. escaped from the sheriffs at
ached TO the Sixth district court this af-
ernoon while he with other prisoners
vere being lined UP to go to jail.
Radlgan this morning was held for the
rand Jury to answer TO charge OF
'reaking and entering, and was also fined
Is and costs for stealing automobile
Tres. He was last seen speeding over the
Cast side hills.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-16

About II O'Clock last evening James
Morgan. superintendent OF the local
branch OF the Providence Telephone COM
pany sent I'm an alarm OF fre from boA
12s. for a fire I'm Henry Payette's black
smith shop on Broadway, opposite Harris
avenue. Patrolmen Beirne and Dessaint
responded promptly and made an enort
10 get the horses owned by man named
Ross. an expressman, from small shed
in the rear OF the shop. but were unsue-
cessful.
The hremen arrived on the scene
promptly and without any trouble con-
fined the blaze TO the shop and shed,
which were gutted, as both were oid
buildings and the blaze from them at
tracted a large crowd and II kept the
firemen looking out for buildings near by.
upon which hrebrands fell, and II was
only after considerable trouble that the
firemen and police In charge of Lieut..
Tyler got the occupants out OF number
OF small houses.
The cause OF the fire was not learned,
but the officials are OF the opinion that
II was the work OF frebug and was
started near the shed occupied by Mr..
Ross. Much sympathy is expressed for
Mr.. Ross In the loss OF his two horses,
Which were not insured.
WAS A FAKIR-
Officer McElroy OF the Atlantic mills.
found a young man walking about the
mill yard begging, or at least selling
hard iucx'' cards. Mr. McElroy took him
In charge and notified Capt. Whipple OF
the Chaffee street police station. who sent
Patrolman Hannah TO the mill for the
fellow. At the station he said that his
name was George Keegan, and belonged In
Denver, Col. and had quite recently
reached here from New York. and boarded
with a man named Fisher. Mr.. Fisher
was found and said that he did not know
The man, and had never seen him. Keegan
had his right hand bandaged up. and
when the bandage was removed the cap
tain and Patrolman Hannah looked hard.
but could not find any traces OF injuries
20 the hand that was supposed to have
been crushed. keegan was escorted to "A
cell, where he will remain until tomorrow
morning, when he will be arraigned on
The charge OF being a sturdy beggar He
s, ne says. % years old.
WAS TAKEN BY SURPRISE.
oliver J. Burns was taken very much
by surprise by 90 OF his companions
az his home. Al Dorchester avenue. last
evening In honor OF his 11th birthday.
The little fellows mother had been i'm
formed early in the afternoon that her
house was 10 be invaded, and the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-16
gEW TRIAL WANTED
IN VESTER CASE

Judge Stearns heard a number OF mat
lers including the following:
Timothy #. Sullivan VS.. John II. White
Son. Plaintiffs motion to make the
Harragansett Electric Lighting company
! party defendant and same is granted.
Stephen p Weeks VS.. Charles Fletcher
Il al. Death OF defendant Fletcher sug-
rested and defendants motion for addi-
donaI parties.
Julia A. vester VS.. Rhode Island com
pany. Heard on defendants motion for
iew trial. Plaintiff got verdict for 81, 500
IT the last trial of her case.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-16
New Commander in Charge

Boston, Nov 16.-The command of the
Charlestown navy yard was turned over
to capt. William Swift by Rear Admiral
A. 8. Snow at IL a, m. today. with the
customary ceremonies.
Rear Admiral Snow retires on account
OF the age limit on Monday
The officers of the yard, as well as OF
all the ships at the station. appeared I'm
full dress at the commandant's office.
where Capt Swift read his orders and was
introduced TO all hands by Rear Admiral
Snow
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-16
FLAMES FORMER
SECRETARY MISSING

Warsaw. Ind, Nov 16.-Farmers liv-
ing near Bruce Lake have informed the
authorities OF the disappearance OF
Harry ~ Beach, formerly private sec
retary TO James J. Blaine. and who for
ten years lived in a cabin constructed
by himself on an island in Bruce Lake.
The reason for his mysterious departure
is not known.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-16
MICHIGAN MEETS
THE RED AND BLACK

Ann Arbor. Mich, Nov 16.-With
weather conditions ideal for football,
Michian and Pennsylvania will meet
this afternoon on Ferry Field. lndi-
cations are that one OF the reatest
crowds which haa ever attended a game
at Michigan will crowd the grounds.
a special car attached to one OF the
football specials on the Michigan Cen
tral which left Detroit at IL o'clock
brought them TO Ann Arb9r Just In time
to have luncheon and go 10 the usiver-
sity gymnasium TO dress for the game
Pennsylvania Is favUrtte In the bet
ting.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-16
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS

MRS WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over 50 years by
millions OF mothers for their children
while teething, with perfcst success.
:, soo.hes he child. sos.sns the gums.
allays all pain; cures wind colic. and
is tho best remedy for diarrhoea. II
will relieve the poor little sufferer Inn
mediately. Sold by Druggists in every
part Of the world. Twenty-Five 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 3o, 1905. Serial number loSs.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-16
u. S. Court Notes

The following have been admitted as
citizens Of the United States Louis Ro-
der, Mayore Court, +. NJ. Moelson. Excl
Garrison. Otto THegpT, Samuel Bachman.
Max Vein, Mishan Berberian, Joseph
Foster. John H. Johnson.
In the case or the Young & Holland Co
the receivers were ordered TO file a bill
OF particulars and the case was put down
for n hearing on the regular docket
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-16
Fell Down Stairs

John Il. Davis, "a years old. OF 100 Tran
sit street, a solicitor, fell down stairs in
the building at 81 Mathewson street late
yesterday afternoon and received a bad
bruise over the left eye. He was assisted
to the Central police station by Patrol
man 4. j. Kane. where the kind-hearted
officers dressed his wounds and later he
went to his home.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-16
Defendants Not Satisfied

Judge Baker today heard the following
motions for n new trial:
Emma a. Tucker VS. Rhode Island COM
pany. Defendants motion. Plaintiff got
verdict for $1,000.
James =. Stiff, appellant. vs. Carrie o.
Havens. Defendants motion.
Arthur f. i. Smith VS.. Max Marken-
strom Defendants motion.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-16
Kings Sons and Daughters

AZ meeting OF the executive committee
OF the Kings Sons and Daughters of
Rhode Island held I'm the parlors OF Grace
church. yesterday final arrangements for
the convention OF the society. which Is to
oe held In the Broad Street Baptist
church, Central Falls. Nov. %, were com.
pletcd
Addresses will be made by Rev. l.. w.
Rogers rector or the Ct seorte's church
OF Central Falls. and Rev. Levi Il. Ed
wards, diocesan missionary OF the Eplsco-
pal church OF Rhode Island
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-16
OLNEYVILLE
BLACKSMITH SHOP FIRE BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN
INcENpIARY-A MEDIC AL FAKIR HELD-oLIVER
J. BURNS SURPRISED.

leaders made her promise that Oliver
would be at home, and the work OF
getting a supper OF ice cream and
other good things into the house un-
known 10 the youngster was no easy
task The young ones enjoyed them
selves TO the fullest extent, and all
had fun and plenty TO eat and drink.
FELL FROM A CAR.
Fred Dolan jumped from an At
wells avenue car upon which he was
stealing a ride last evening and landed
in a heap on the pavement He was
taken TO his home, 81 Eiswaid street.
and attended by DIR. Boucher His in
Juries are not OF a serious nature.
DID WELL.
Clinton Potter, one Of the local letter
carriers, has returned from a weeks
huntin trip and Is credited by one of
his associates with bagging so rabbits,
S2 quail, four woodcock, and nearly
caught one skunk and one fox.
GENERAL MENTION.
late James Knott, VIII be held at the
Broadway Baptist church tomorrow
morning at 1l:45 o'clock. Mrs. Knott
was nearly So years OF age.
The Sunshine band OF the Free Baptist
church Will give an entertainment in Lii
brary hail. Tuesday evening.
The Olneyville Business Mems associa-
tion will meet Thursday evening when a
well-known bank official will make an
address.
Two truants were arrested by the po-
lice OF the Chafree street station this
The Riverside Beneficial association
held its annual concert and ball in Irons
hall last evening, which was social ami
success
The funeral OF the late Senator John
Walch will be held at his late residence
on Morgan avenue Monday afternoon at
2 o'clock.
Thomas r. Grady has added prescrip-
ton desk TO his store at 1916 Westmin-
ster street
The moving OF small building on n
low-gear held up travel on Dyer avenue
TO "A considerable extent this forenoon.
The funeral OF Ellen Gormey was held ,
At st. Teresa's church at 0 o'clock this |
morning.
Bud Of Hope lodge, /. o. o. f., M. T., !
leld successful social In Stokes hall /
asst evening.
Library Hall TO let for dances, fairs.
etc, Enlarged. redecor-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-16
To Start Retrenchment

Bangor. Me-, Nov. 16-In common
with other railroads the Bangor and
Aroostook railroad will soon enter upon
a system OF retrenchment In it's ex-
penditures on permanent improvements
until the money market is easier.
Percy X. Todd, vice president and
general manager says: Some system
for retrcnchment is imperative.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-16
Novelty Plant to Close

Easton, Pa. Nov 16.--The Freemans-
burg plant of the American Novelty
company will be closed tonight and re-
main idle until after the first of the
year The company owns 30 plants
throught the United States and IL is
expected all will be affected by the sus-
pension
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-16
TRAIN DERAILED;
EIGHT INJURED

st. Louis, Mo, Nov. 16.-Wabash ex-
press train, No 13, bound from Detroit.
Mich, to Chicago was derailed near
Pine, Ind, last night and according to
the report received at the Wabash gem
eral office here, eight persons were in
jured.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-16
CHICAGO GRAIN and WHEAT
UNITED STATES BUYS
MORE ENGLISH GOLD

London. Nov. 16.-The United States
brought All, 900 pounds in gold bar from
the Bank of England today, making
about 2,750,0 900 pounds taken from this
sources during the week, besides 500, 900
pounds purchased in the open market
Nov. IL.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-16
100000 Fire

Bay st. Louis, Miss. Nov. 16.-Fire
which was swept by n high wind today
burned everything in its path and caused
damage OF about $4,000
ST. Joseph's convent, one OF the most
famous institutions OF it's kind I'm the
South. the Catholic church and parson-
age the Oisene theatre and several other
buildings were burned.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-16
Business Picking Up

New York, Nov. 1s.-OnIciah of the Col
mbia Phonograph company announced
odsy that they expect TO resume rush
FORK I'm tho departments OF the COM
any's plant at Bridgeport within a few
ays.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-16
Formos.n Outlaws Active

boku, Island of Formosa. says that "a
band OF outlaws belonging To the Aiyou
tribe attacked tho government officers
there and killed ten persons. The rebels
dispersed with great loss OF ulo
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-16
BANK RESERVE
STILL BEHIND

New York. Nov. 16.--The statement OF
Clearing House banks for the week shows
that the banks hold s53 666, $50 less than the
requirements of the 25 per cent. reserve
rule. This is a decrease Of 81, ,Ti2,325 in the
proportionate cash reserve rs compared
with last week The statement follows:
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-16
To CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo Quinine Tab
lets. Druggists refund money II Il fails to
cure. r. w. GROVES signature Is on
each box. sc.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-16

Jacob Henry Schf the eminent New York banker and for
important the prominent banking
of Kuhn, Loeb Co., born Frankforon-heMain Ger
IS47 His first education received the schools in
Frankfort he this country 1865 Mr. Schif while
fnane has also all his life kept close touch with literary and
artistic while director of big corporations
railways and banks his charitable activities have always been
notable
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-16

Library Hall TO let for dances, fairs.
entertainments, etc, Enlarged, redecor-
a'ed and new floors. Apply TO DIR.
square
The Dickinson press., 1907-06-01
Liberal Reward
Strayed

Strayed
From my place NV of Gladstone, / brown
. siS!SS'G sbo s . ys s;so Sss' s %i; 3 ss3 S scar
across breast; WIN pay s e fGs h i, :.
The Dickinson press., 1907-06-01
piasstible Food.

One Of the biggest. mistakes about
food which people make is to forget
that the true value Of food to anybody
ID. the measure Of its digestibility. Half
:aspound Of cheese is vastly more nour
'ishing az regards its mere composition
than half a pound Of beef, but while
the beef will be easily digested and
thus be Of vast service to us the cheese
IL put out of court altogether for ordi-
nary folks by eason Of. its indigesti-
bility. We should bear this rule In
mind when we hear. people comparing
one food with another in respect to
their chemical value. - London Hospi-
tai.
The Dickinson press., 1907-06-01
Fish, Flesh. Herring.

Fish, Flesh, Herring.
"Neither fish nor flesh nor good red
herring occurs in Dryden's epilogue
to his Duke Of Guise (1s2). The cpl
logue takes the form Of a dialogue be-
tween the actress who spoke it and a
trimmer and ends with this exclama-
ton:
D. neuters. in their middle way of
steering; ,i 5-
They're neither fish nor fesh'nor good red
herring.
.-Macmillan's Magazine.