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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-12
EXPEDITION DID
DID NOT FIND
4 CONTINENT

New York. Sept. l2-The commanders of
the Anglo-American Polar expedition.
which lost its ship. the Duchess OF Bed
ford, in an attempt to find a new conti-
nent north OF Alaska. reported TO the
American Geographical society today
that the soundings they made disclosed
no such land
The despatch came from Elmer Mikkel-
sen and Ernest Leffingwell. the joint
commanders OF the expedition and was
dated at Dawson. Alaska. September 10.
The explorers reported that their sledge
trip north of Alaska covered 500 miles OF
sea ice and that they crossed the edge of
the continental shelf twice.
The sounding. taken 80 miles off the
Alaskan coast and beyond was made TO a
depth Of 1000 feet but they found no bot
tom. Next year they reported they will
continue the exploration of Beaufort Sea.
surveying the coast and in making geolog-
ical and ethnographical studies.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-12
RUSSIAN RECORD
Of DEATH BY
VARIOUS MEANS

ST. Petersburg. Sept i2-Tho Slovo to-
day published statistics regarding the
revolutionary movement. prepared by a
noted Russian statistician. whereby the
total number OF victims of the dramatic
epidemic" Is placed AZ iI0cO. OF which
lA were killed.
n is shown that 2SSl sentences OF death
were carried out, that 1850 prisoners com
mitted suicide and that 2i.4m persons
were wounded The largest loss OF life.
12 953. resulted from encounters with the
soldiers or police. The anti-Jewish riots
numbered 1852. and there were i5l0 anto-
Armenian riots and 2l9S mutinies The
revolutionlsts assasinated S generals or
governors, 81 procedures and &79 other
officials.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-12
6. A. R. VETS
IN A BUSINESS
SESSION TO-DAY

Saratoga, n. Y. Sept. 12.-The first
business session Of the encampment OF
the Grand Army OF the Republic took
place today.
The early hours were devoted to the re-
port Of Robert B. Brown, commanders in
chief Joseph w. ONeall adjutant gen.
eral; William ii. Armstrong, senior vice.
mmander-in-chief; Dr. w. II. Johnson,
surgeon general; Warren Lee Goss, patri-
otic instructor, and others.
Patriotic Instructor Goss urged that
steps be taken TO have military instruc-
ton in the public schools.
DIR. Johnson recommended that the es-
tablishment by the government of hos
pitals for insane veterans be FASTENED.
II was expected that the encampment
would elect officers and select a place Of
meeting for the next encampment today.
thus concluding its work.
Otherwise final adjournment will not
be taken until tomorrow.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-12
MANY ATTEND
FUNERAL Of
DR.. |. s. HILL

The funeral OF the late Dr. Lester Sene-
22l Broad street. this afternoon at 2
o'clock and was strictly military
The services were conducted by Rev.
Mr.. Bolden. OF the Africo-American Meth
odist Episcopal church OF Tarrytown. ~
Y. All the requests OF DIR. Hill were car
ried out and IL was his desire that the
Rev Mr. Bolden. who formerly worked
for him as coachman and was educated
by him, conducted the services
DR. Hill was assistant surgeon-general
OF the Rhode Island National Guard and
the state was represented at the funeral
by Col Frank Matteson OF the First Reg
iment and platoon OF militia Among
those who sent flowers were the follow
ina individuals and lodges and societies OF
which DIR. Hill was a member:
Excelsior lodge. Foreign knights,
knights OF the Maccabees. Mr. and Mrs.
Sherwood Mr. F. Il. Ballou; Grand lodge,
or Mr.. William Tinkham, Mr. James
Harrison. Mr.. Edward Chenery, Mr.. A.
l.. Down. Mr. and Mrs. G. c. Harrington;
Unity council, No. 277, Royal Arcanum,
Rose Standish lodge Mr. j. Il. Coffin;
Royal Arch chapter. No. S, Park Hill
lodge No. "A, /. o. O. F., Mr. Benjamin
Harrington; Broad Street Christian
church. Hope lodge. No. 4. Deputy Chi sf
Holden o. Hill OF the Providence fire de-
partment and brother OF Dr. Hin; Ham,
ilton lodge. No Is, Masons, Mr. and Mrs.
w. d. Hall; Allan X Capron camp. No.
/. United Spanish War Veterans. Nara
gansett Encampment, No. !, /. o. O. f,
Miss Ethel Otis. Mr.. and Mrs @. Swain.
DR. Hill was a member OF many lodges
and societies and most OF them sent dele
cations or committees to the funeral,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-12
REDMEA WANT
To SWELL ITS.
TREAS. DEPT.

Norfolk. Va. Sept. I2.-To rehabIlitate
its treasury, the great council OF the Inn
proved Order OF Red Men today reduced
the mileage 10 members of the great coun-
ell afteftthis session from 10 TO cents;
abolished the standing committee on re-
vision OF laws and ceremonies; reduced the
allowance In travelling expenses TO the
Great Incohonee for the propagation of
the order from $1,000 10 $500. and increased
the per capita tax from 10 30 i6 cents.
making an additional revenue OF 5000 A
resolution 20 prohibit the establishment OF
orphan homes by state great councils and
a consolidation into one national home
under the control OF the gredt council was
defeated.
The finance committee recommended, as
matter OF economy that the 1908 session
be held at Columbus. but the Columbus
delegation said their city was not ready
10 entertain.
Motions were then made TO substitute
Baltimore. Bridgeport, Conn. and Atlantic
City for Columbus. This caused a great
tight.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-12
TELEGRAPH
COMPROMISE
: IS DENIED

New York, Sept 23-The reports that n
compromise would be reached between
the telegraph companies and their strik-
ing operators were denied today by the
officials OF the company who deny that
negotiations looking TO a settlement of
the pending trouble are on foot
General Superintendent Brooks OF the
western Union said concerning the re-
port:
This company is standing now Just
where IL has stood from the beginning of
the strike There will be no compromise
on our part. We have received no COM
mittee, will receive none. Our business is
conducted with the same despatch as be-
fore the strike"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-12
DOCTOR is HELD ON
CHARGE OF MURDER

Dover, N. H., Sept 12.--After a pre-
liminary hearing I'm the police court to-
day, Judge George +. Frost, decided
that Just cause was found for holding
DR.. Harry H. Stackpole Of this city,
for the grand jury on the charge of
murder I'm the second degree In caus-
ing the death. by an illegal operation.
OF Miss Katherine Ryan Of Lowell.
Miss Ryan died at Dr. Stackpoles resi-
dence on either the 23rd, or 2tthof
August there being n conflict of op-
inion regarding the exact date.
Ernest r.. Ryan who is charged with
being an accessory before the fact. VIII
be given a hearing this afternoon.
DR.. Stackpole was remanded TO jail
without bail The grand jury will con-
Nene here on TUESDAY next.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-12
MASKED MEN HOLD
UP and ROB TRAIN

o. Paul. MINI, Sept. l2.-rsenoral Man
aaer Elliott OF the Great Northern Ex-
press company. announced today that the
Great Northern Oriental limited train No.
IS. which left ST. Paul Tuesday morning.
was held UP by two masked men six miles
west OF Rexford, Mont, early this morn
Ing.
at the point OF their guns commanded the
engineer 10 stop the train. They then or
dered the engineer 10 go back with them
20 the express car and instructed him 20
tell the express messenger. mail clerk and
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-12
ADULT FOREIGNERS MAY
BE TAKEN IN SCHOOLS

Chicago. Sept. IA recommendation
last night by the superintendent OF the
Chicago public schools that certain adult
foreigners be admitted as pupils in one
OF the schools. brought out the fact that
proposals TO admit any adults. especially
any Orientals. will meet with very strong
opposition with members OF the school
board.
Several trustees objected on the grounds
OF the impropriety OF devotIng school
funds for educating adults and particular
ly objectionable adults The matter was
referred TO the committee on school man
agement
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-12
MARINE Intelligence

AHhlN Ais
Steamer Aries, Hart, Philadelphia
Steamer Providence, Griffin. New York.
Steamer St Croix. Bowman, New York.
Steamer Edgemont, Burton, New York.
Steamer City OF Haverhill, Lake, FAN
River.
Steamer City OF Newport, Stinson. New
port
Steamer Islander, Johnson, Tivorton.
Steamer New Shoreham, Fuller. Block
Island
Schooner Ethel Snyder, Tinker, Bangor,
4S7 900 lumber, Burton & Kenyon.
DEPARTURES.
Steamer New Orleans. Smith. Philadel-
pha.
Steamer Providence. Griffin, New York.
Steamer ST. Croix, Bowman, New York.
Steamer Edgemont. Burton, New York
Steamer City OF Haverhill. Lake, Fall
River.
Steamer City of Newport. stinson, New
port.
Steamer Islander. Johnson. Tiverton.
Steamer New Shoreham, Fuller, Block
Island.
ALONG THE HARBOR FRONT.
Some amateur sailors on the schooner
Elk Hadfield nearly came to grief this
morning when getting the schooner under
weigh, Owing TO the strong wind she was
blown across the river and brought up
against the DOCK on the east slue DerOre
she could be headed down river. A tug
finally passed line and took them in tow.
FEW COAL BARGE ARRIVALS.
1t looks as though the scarcity In coal
miners is to be felt In this city as yester-
day there was only one arrival and today
none. There seems TO be plenty OF coal
on hand and IL may be that the fog and
bad weather OF the past few days is hav-
ing the effect OF keeping the coal Meet
back.
THE FISH MARKET
The fish market was quite active this
moning. Cod and haddock were plenti-
full and demand good. A few squiteague
came up this morning Lobsters are be-
ginning to drop of. Halibut from Van.
couver. bluehsh from New York were
scarce. Scallops are being received In
small quantities.
The oyster smack Edward Perls
brought UP about 100 bushels of oysterl
this morning.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-12
CAN EXPLAIN
THE s400,000
GIFT TO YALE

London, Sept. 12.-The relatives of the
late Archibald Henry Blount. lord Of the
manor OF Orleton. Herefordshire, who be-
queathed $4,000 10 Yale university. and
one OF the executors of the will have been
communicated with. but are unable TO
explain the reason which he had for
leaving such large bequest TO Yale.
The deceased's nearest relative TO
whom he left the family papers. is a we'll
to-do London lawyer. who at present IL
making a tour OF the continent. IL is
considered possible that he is the only
person who was in the confidence of the
late Mr. Blount, who spent the greater
part OF his time OF recent years in Lon
don.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-12
GOV. SHELDON
Of NEBRASKA
IS |NCEMSED

Lincoln, Neb.. Sept. 12.-Because OF the
restraining order granted by Judge Mum
ger OF the federal court, TO prevent the
railway commission from promulgating a
new grain rate schedule. Gov. George l..
Sheldon today declared himself in favor
of g. constitutional ar1eutuEut rHKrng
from Federal courts the right 10 enjoln
state officials from enforcement OF state
laws
II believe the federal courts have
abused the privilege OF the injunction
enough to Justify such action" he said,
too many state laws have been tied up
by the interference OF the federal courts. -
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-12
BOOMING HUGHES BY
MEANS OF POST CARDS

Albany, Sept. ia postcard campaign
has been started booming Gov Hughes for
the Republican nomination for president
I'm 1905
The cards which are being circulated
throughout the state make this appeal:
The man, Charles II. Hughes. The
time. 1905 The place. the White House.
III you believe in this help II along"
bunch OF the cards was sent TO the
executive chamber In the capitol yester-
day. The governor. Il was stated. knew
nothing about this movement
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-12
$3o, 900 CORPORATION
HAS BEEN FORMED

Under the laws OF this state. Leon
Krieger. Frank O'Connell and others have
Incorporated themselves into a business
corporation for carrying on a drygoods
and general mercantile business. In this
city.
The capital stock is named as $4,000.
divided into shares OF par value OF 500.
The corporation reserves to itself the right
TO hold lien on the shares for all debts
due the company from the shareholders.
II also retains the right TO buy the shares
from the holders before the shares are Of
fered for sale 10 other outside persons
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-12

baggage man TO go back into the coaches
After the messenger. baggage man and
mail clerk had left their cars, the robbers
went through the mail cars and robbed
the sacks OF large quantity OF registered
mail. Then they went into an express car
which carried an overflow OF mail and ex-
press. and which contained a regular
through safe After exploding three
charges the safe was opened and found 20
be empty.
The robbers did not enter the regular
express car. The highwaymen took the
registered mail and after firing a parting
volley disappeared.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-12
Against Army Canteen

Newport News. Va, Sept. l2--The
high tent OF Rechabites Of America. I'm
annual convention here. has adopted a
strong resolution against the restora-
tion OF the army canteen. The resolu-
tion was passed on account OF a re-
port recently sent out from Washing
ton TO the effect that the order favored
the canteen.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-12
Prominent Lawyer Dead

New York. Sept. 2.-Randolph Guggen-
heimer OF the law firm OF Guggenheimer
Untermyer a Marshall. died OF appoplexy
at his summer home in Long Branch. "
J.. today. aged 50. He was first president
OF the council OF Greater New York under
the consolidatie>
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-12
Lutherans In Session

Buffalo. ~. Y, sept l2-The 10th ma
tionai conference assembled here today
with representatives present from every
part OF the United States and Canada
Rev. r. r. schmauk. editor OF the Luther
an Church. presented the opening sermon
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-12
Operatives Quit Work

Danielson. Conn. Sept. 12.-Claiming
that some OF the mill hands in the
Quinnebaug mills are compelled TO
the time scheduled in the mill notice.
one hundred and twenty five operatives
employed there walked out today.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-12
Rumored Failure

Boston. Sept i2.--lt was rumored toady
that the mems furnishing firm ot Hawley.
Folsom &Ronimis. az 81 Essex street. had
stopped payment The frm is well known
throughout New England and has been
enghged In business for many years
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-12
Lucania Spoken

Sable Island. n s.. Sept i2-Steamer
Lucania. Liverpool and Queenstown for
New York. as reported by wireless. was
ably dock about 1.3o y. m, Friday.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-12
LIVERPOOL COTTON

Liverpool. Sept 12.--The market opened
easy today. The demand for spot cot
ton was quiet, prices easier, 5000 bales OF
middlings selling for 7l9. or these 800
1000 bales. or these none were Ameri-
can
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-12
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET

Reported for The News Democrat over
the private wire OF LEWIS II. TAPPAN
& Co. Bankers and Brokers. Banigan
building.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-12
lures weer selling as follows

CHICAGO GRAIN and WHEAT
Chicago. Sept. 12.-The market opened
today with wheat quiet and little doing.
Corn easier tendency.
Futures weer selling follows:
WHEAT.
Open. Close.
December ..... .............. .97% 9SI
May OS ...........,;.,..;;'.' lo57s LOO
Open. Close.
SeptemDer ........ ...... .ci1s .oz
december ....... ....s...s.... .o5, ovsv
May, w.: I..'.,:.;.'...;.. .oVs ,ooA
higher with steady market.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1907-07-06
North Hand.
Orient Argus.


Orrin Hall had the mis-
fortune to lose his Per-
cheron stallion, purchased
this spring from Albert
Hern.
A. w. Nicholson, who
owns the Dignan place
west of town, has a fine
field Of timothy and red
clover-yes, the old fashion
ed red clover like your
father used to raise back
east.
Frank Bose was badly
bruised by falling off a
load of lumber, Monday,
while on the road south of
here, near Mrs. Muellers'.
The wagon ran over him
hurting his back. n. A.
Gardner, who was on the
way home from Rec
Heights, caught the team.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1907-07-06
Look out for Hail

And also look out for
snide Hail ms. Companies.
Protect your crops in the
Old Reliable, The st. Paul
Fire and Marine.
S. Y. Christ, agent,
Miller, S. d.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1907-07-06
Locals.

Mr.. Tyler of Salem is
here visiting.
Now is the time to strike
at the weeds about town.
Corn is growing rapidly
now, much of it being knee
high.
K. f. Waite departed for
Illinois where his family is
visiting.
Bart Douglas and family,
of Cavour, spent the fourth
in Miller.
Miss Burwell is working
as stenographer for Ortran-
der & Beals.
w. HI. Smith and wife, of
Huron, visited at the home
of ID. III. Smith.
Joe Pauly is becoming
quite an expert in the tele-
phone business.
The commissioners are in
session this week transact
ing important business.
Rev. Butter6eld delivered
the 4th of July address at
DeGrey, along the Missouri
river.
Sheriff. Erb and wife will
visit in Wisconsin and
other eastern states for a
few weeks.
w. Ell. Waters has sold
his horse and surry and
will use the automobile for
riding about.
Frank Crabtree returned
from his eastern visit accom-
panied by his mother, who
will remain here for some
time.
Miss Gordon, who was
at Huron, had some things
taken from her house, in
GLIDING shoes; probably
stolen by the gypsies.
Lena Jackson and Mary
Holder are here from Aber.
deem for a week visiting
with relatives. They botf
have positions as steno'
graphers in Aberdeen.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1907-07-06
Locals.

Found-A ladies long,
white, silk glove. Call at
this office.
Relatives of the Leyson
brothers are here from the
east visiting.
There is talk of asking
the local weather prophets
to give bonds.
Wheat and small grain is
growing rapidly, much of
it heading out.
The Rockham Record
came out neatly printed in
red, white and blue.
Eva Whitcomb has quite
a lot of nice flowers, but
not nearly SO many as last
year.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1907-07-06
NOTICE

| l will sell you doors, sash, mould.
ing sqindles, ,brackets-in fact
ali shop work for a less price
than you evor have bought Tor
before.
See a sample of that back plaster
called LINOFELT. 1t is great.
Always a fine assortment OF eV'
erything in the lumber line.
Hard and soft coal.
Phone or call on
D. A. Mccoy.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-10-22
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS

J. R. Barnette came in from his goat ranch yesterday on business.
 J. M. McCollum returned from Saf. ford on the delayed train Monday morn ing.
 H. c. Erman, prominent mining man of St. Louis, is visiting in the city and looking after mining interests.
 Miss Etta Crawford of Telluride, Colo, is visiting with her brother, John, in this city.
 William H. Whalen of Tucson is a business visitor in the city, arriving Here last night.
 Mrs. Harry Castle has returned to Roosevelt from Stafford, where she spent several months with relatives.
 Richard Penrose leaves today for Illa- gop, Red Ruth, Cornwall, England, and will probably remain there.
 E. D. Scofeld of Helena, Mont, a lawyer of considerable prominence in the northwest, is visitor in the city.
 Attorney Alfred Franklin returns to Phoenix this evening after spending several days in Globe on legal business.
 Judge MeCollum returned yesterday morning from Stafford, where he spent a week looking after his valley inter ests.
 S. J. Geddes, who recently returned from several months spent in Canada, has accepted position with Nevin 6 Co.
 Ben Peckerman, a popular Los An geles drummer, arrived in the city on the delayed train yesterday morning accompanied by his wife.
 Miss R. Barrey of Waco, Texas, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. H. B. Xiii lefer of East Globe, and will spend the winter here.
 Miss Alice Bodell, charming young
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-10-22

lady of Council Bluffs, Iowa, is the guest of Miss Mae Allrich on East Mes quite street.
 Mrs. s. D. Quimby and daughter left for their home in Brookfield, Ind, yes terday morning after delightful visit with Mrs. Henry Grove in this city.
 A. E. Norton, an expert chef of Bos- ton, has arrived in the city to take charge of the culinary department of the Kinney house.
 William F. Kuhl of Los Angeles, spe cial agent and adjuster for the North America and Alliance Insurance com panies, was visitor in the city yester- day.
 George E. Jackson of Youngstown, Ohio, is visiting with George Elliott, an old schoolmate. This is the first meeting of the gentlemen for over twen- ty years.
 George A. Laird, prominent mining engineer and former mine manager for the Phelps Dodge company in So- nora, was an arrival in the city last night.
 c. D. Reppy, right-of-way agent for the Gila Valley road, arrived in the city last evening on the way freight, the passenger train having been held up by wreck.
 Mir. and Mrs. George Elledge of Globe came up to Stafford Wednesday to visit relatives and friends. They will prob ably remain in the city several days.-. Stafford Journal.
 Ed 0'Connor, formerly we'll known railroad man on the Southern Pacific and now travelling for an Fl Paso house left yesterday morning after spending several days in the city.
 Louis A. Wright, representative of west, arrived in the city Sunday night to look after the interests of his people in this district.
 A. N. Noftsger has returned home from month 8 vacation trip. He spent most of that time at Protection, Kan. and from there visited points in Iowa Nebraska and Colorado.
 Mir. and Mrs. John J. Cramer arrived on the delayed train yesterday morning from Los Angeles and will remain here two or three weeks looking after theiI property and meeting old friends.
 S. T. Hull of Kirksville, Mo, has arrived in the city for visit with his daughters, Mrs. F. c. Alsdorf and Miss Eula Hull, and to attend the wedding of the latter to Roland H. Jacobs next Thursday evening. J. J. Cramer, former well known resident of Globe who has been making his home in Los Angeles for the last year, arrived in the city Sunday night ! accompanied by his wife to spend sev. eral weeks in the city.
 Charles W. Moss of Fl Paso is tran sacting business in Globe. Charley was the head booster for the Quien Sabe club of Elks that attended the grand lodge at Philadelphia and is always a welcome visitor in the city.
 Elmer Welsh, capitalist of Pitts burg, Pa, and stoekholder in the Apache Consolidated Copper company who has been inspecting the mining pro. perty here during the past week, left Sunday for his home, returning via the oil fields at Alluwe, I. T. MT. Welsh is highly pleased with the prospects here.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-10-22
At the Alexander

Sunday evening, change night, saw two of the largest crowds that have ever been in attendance at this popular place of amusement and again last night two very good audiences saw one of the best programs that has yet been presented. Professor Morris in his magic work, held the large audiences spellbound and his ventriloquist work with his dummy figures afforded plenty of amusement alone. Jennings had a very good song this week and renders it very well. "The Rival Brothers, {" Christopher Columbus" "Woodcut- ter's Daughter" and "Roller Skate Craze" are all very fine pictures.
 The management announces that hereafter change night will be Thurs day instead of Wednesday, as new vaudeville people will appear every Thursday with new acts, arriving here Wednesday evenings after filling en- agreements at Fl Paso. These people are the best to be had on the western circuit and all acts are guaranteed to be the best
 Extensive Improvements are under consideration in order to handle any or all acts that might be booked in the near future. One of the best programs yet shown is promised for next Thurs day evening. Professor Morris will make an entire change in his work for Wednesday evening.