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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-17
SCOTTISH RITE
MAS0NS MEET
At THE HUB

Boston. Sept. 17.-Scottish rite Masons
of the SSd degree, more than 300 in num-
Der. were present at the opening session
In this city today OF the 96th annual meet
Ing OF the supreme council of the Scottish
Kite OF the Northern Jurisdiction. Grand
Commander Henry L. Palmer Of Milwau-
kee opened today's conference, and will
occupy the chair during the meeting.
During the three days which the confer
ence sits. many important matters will be
considered. Among these probably the
most important Is the report OF the dele
gates OF the Northern Jurisdiction to the
international congress at Brussels Pro-
grams OF Joint entertainment for the la
dies OF the party and the delegates have
been prepared for each day to relieve the
monotony OF routine matters
Fifty Masons, who were elected to the
33d degree rank at the last annual meet
ing We're candidates for installation at the
evening session, and while the ladies are
enjoying the theatre they will be formally
initiated into the rank.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-17
BENEDICT ON THE RACK
IN STANDARD OIL PROBE

Benedict said that he and Anthony Brady
owned the Manhattan Oil company which
had an oil producing plant near Galateen.
Ohio. Mr.. Benedict said that there was a
pipe line connected with the company.
Refreshing his memory from a slip OF
paper, he said that In October, 1885, he
sold 6l75 shares OF Manhattan oil COM
pany stock at $1O0 share. These shares
we're turned over TO the Central Trust
company of New York.
Mr.. Benedict said he could not recall
who was the purchaser OF the stock. Mr..
Benedict said at the time he disposed OF
the stock he sold $4,000 OF the company's
bonds. He had no negotiations with the
officers OF the Standard Oil company of
New Jersey, or any of it's affiliated COM
panies regarding the sale. He said he had
only asked casually OF Mr.. Anthony
Brady, II the Standard Oil was the pur-
chaser OF the oil company,
did you object TO the Standard Oil
company getting control or the Manhat.
tan Oil company?'
INTERESTED IN MANHATTAN.
mo, did not" replied Mr.. Benedict.
who said he did not know whether the
Manhattan Oil company went into the
possession OF the Solar Refining company.
Mr.. Beneict said he had taken an inter-
est in the Manhattan company because he
was interested in several oil gas compan-
les and he desired to have a working con-
nection between the gas companies and
the oil companies.
Continued on Page Seven.)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-17

man. whose friends say he will have the
support of the Third, Eighth and Ninth
wards, and will draw accessions OF
strength from certain other wards which
they refuse. for strategic reasons, to
name at this time.
Mr.. Tanning announced his candidacy
last evening at the meeting OF the Hig-
gins Democratic club In the Eighth ward,
which unanimously endorsed him.
Speeches were made by Representative
George +. Troy. President Farley and
Emmanuel Oldfield
Mr.. Tanning is president and treasurer
OF the Francis Chemical company, was
born in this city, and for 26 years lived
In the Third ward. He attended the pub
lie schools and La Sale academy. and
for Is years was employed by Blanding &
Blanding, druggists. and resigned TO en-
gage in business for himself. For the
past seven years he has lived in the
Eighth ward He IL a popular member
of several fraternities and is well known
among business men.
IL was voted to hold meetings every
Monday and Wednesday evenings during
the week until after election
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-17
over 40 Gases
OF D|PHTHER|A
At APPOAAUc

The spread OF diphtheria in the village
\ of Apponaug continues. There are now
over 40 cases. The epidemic continues TO
break out In different parts OF the VIII
lage and the patients effected are nearly
all adults
| 1t was OF the general opinion of a great
number OF people that the epimeoic came
| from the Apponaug Cove. but II has been
proven that this opinion is not well found
ed. The tide comes into the cove every
IL hours and the water rises about three
feet The water from the tide being salty.
Il would tend to thoroughly cleanse all re-
fuse matter and wash IL out as the tide
goes out Besides this salt water there Is
a steady stream OF fresh water Moving
| into the cove. The two waters together
would surely drive away any ocor that
might arise.
At o'clock there were a. cases reported.
The condition OF things regarding this epi-
demic is certainly alarming
The Hard Dig schoolhouse was not OPEN
ed this morning and is not likely to be for
some time.
Mrs. william Wathey and her daughter.
Maude are somewhat improved today.
Mrs John Townsend is still very III. Her
little daughter Is also affected.
Joseph Gilbert's daughter is about In the
same condition.
The Macmillan family are still IN n very
dangerous condition.
The youngest daughter of Charles God
frey, a milk dealer. who lives about a
mile out OF the village. was reported as
dying yesterday afternoon.
James Tonge. son OF Harry Tonge, con-
tracted the disease yesterday.
The Reynolds family in the Hard Dig
district are very sick.
Daniel King Is slowly improving,
Another case reported late yesterday
was that Of Mrs. John Williams on Main
street.
from diphtheria Sunday evening at the
home of her brother. A. r. Locke, on the
Rlverpoint road. was held at 23o p. m.
yesterday. on account OF the disease. the
funeral was private.
Another young girl In the Locke family
n seriously ia.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-17

New York, Sept. n.-Testimony was
heard today in the federal suit against
the Standard oil company of New Jersey
The hearing here in the federal suit,
which was brought in st. Louis last De-
cember, has twice been adjourned at the
request OF counsel for the defendants. In
the meantime, however, Frank Kellogg.
who is in charge OF the governments case,
has obtained many books and papers from
the Standard OIL company, which has en-
abled him to proceed expedfciously with
the case. Mr.. Kellogg intimated today
that the government would also inquire
into the character OF holdings of the
Standard Oil company OF New Jersey, as
well as its affiliations, IL any, with rail-
roads.
The United States government has
named not only the Standard Oh company
OF New Jersey, as a defendant, but also
70 subsidiary companies of the main cor
poration and the following Individuals
John d. Rockefeller, William G. Rokefel-
ler Henry II. Rogers, Henry M. Flagler.
Oliver II. Payne. Charles NJ. Pratt and
John ID. Arcnbold. Only William @.
Rockefeller and Charles Pratt have been
subpoenaed TO appear before the hearing.
though Mr.. kellogg may subpoena the
others later.
BENEDICT CALLED.
When the hearing was called today be-
fore former Judge Franklin Ferris, sitting
as special master, r. c. Benedict of
Greenwich. Conn, was called a sthe first
witness. Questioned by Mr.. Kellogg, Mr..
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-17
CLEVER POLICE
CORRAL TWO
WATCH THIEVES

James North, aged II, In district court
this morning was fined Sl5 and costs for
stealing a watch and chain. valued at $3s
from Peter Mclaughlin; and James Bren-
nan was fined SIS and costs for stealing
the same watch, and SIS and costs for
stealing a watch and chain valued at $50
from Fred NJ. Shaw.
North was a wiper in the oregon street
roundhouse. and Brennan, his chum, came
around often to see him. Mclaughlin Is a
fireman at the house and Sunday hung his
coat and vest, containing the watch, be-
hind a door. North told Brennan OF the
fact and the latter stole the watch, which
was later recovered at his house.
The stealing of the watch from Shaw oc-
Cured last July, and ii was taken from
a locker In the same round house. Bren-
nan gave the watch to a chum, who Is
now in a Massachusetts town.
The arrest OF the two boys was caused
by Patrolmen Kavanaugh and Keefe of
Station 2, who did some clever detective
work.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-17
H0LLAAD'S QUEEN
RE0PENs THE
STATES-GENERAL

The Hague. Sept 1.-THE states general,
or parliament of the Netherlands. were
re-opened today. Queen Wflhelmina in the
speech from the throne expressed a keen
desire TOR the success of the peace con-
ference. the important work OF which she
was following with especial interest
Her majesty announced the early intro
ductlon OF bills providing for the amend
ment OF the constitution. reform OF the
electoral law. strengthening OF the coast
defence. the partial draining OF the Zuyder
Zee, workmen's insurance and a system
OF meat inspection.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-17

Five Officers and ID of Kashima's
Crew Dead, Four Officers and II
Men Injured When Powder is Ig-
nited by Gas From Breech of 10
Inch Gun-Hull Not Damaged.

Toxic. Sept. i7.-Forty-three of the crew
were killed and injured on board the Jap
anese battleship Kashima by the explosion
OF 12-inch shell within the shield, after
target practice near Kure at p. m. on
Sept. 9.
Koizumi reached Kure at p. m. where
the wounded were placed in the hospital
The fatalities included lieutenant. two
cadets and one staff officer, the rank and
name of whom lis not given.
The exact details regarding the effects
OF the explosion are lacking. but IL was
terrific
The explosion followed an attempt to
remove an unexploded shell from the gun.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-17
RAILROAD PROBING
WRECK AT CANAAN

Canaan, N. H., Sept. 17.-Although bare
ly fs hours has elapsed since 25 lives were
crushed out in terrible railroad disaster
at this place. nothing today remained to
remind one OF the accident except a pile
of charred timbers and a few bent and
twisted strips of iron work.
Trains were moving again today an
scheduled time. and normal conditions had
ben restored
The investigation of the wreck has been
removed back to Concord. The railroad
officials visited the scene Of the wreck
yesterday and then went back 10 division
headquarters at the Concord station.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-17
GREAT BRITAIN
To HAVE FIFTH
'DREADNAUGHT"

Davenport. England. Sept. 17.-Tbs adj
miralty has instructed ths dockyard au-
iSorities here to lay down Immediately a
-hattleship- of % 600 -teHsr -eaHFy4as-e4s
l35-inch guns. The instructions are urg-
ent that the work must be pushed with
all possible haste.
IL lie supposed that this battleshlp IL the
nth "Dreadnought" in the original naval
program.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-17
Belgium Delays Arbitration

Tho Hague, Sept. 17.-Joseph II. Choate
and Gen. Horace Porter of the American
delegation TO the peace conference, are
doing their best 10 shake the indolcnce
OF some OF the European delegations, the
members OF which. although so close TO
their governments. constantly postpone
decisions or stop work because they must
ask for Instructions Up to the present
time the efforts OF the American dele
gates have been unsuccessful. The fate
OF the permanent court or arbitration is
still undecided while strangely enough,
the report on the matter OF obligatory
was entrusted TO Baron Gull
laume Belgium. who has consistently OPP
posed this idea I'm accordance with the
inslructLqns OF King Leopold. who feass
the application of obligatory srbftra ton
To the Congo Independent State.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-17

building to ruins and kill all the officers
composing the STAFF OF the political police.
The plot was betrayed and the police
In addition TO arresting Wanda" arresed
Jewish tailor in whose shop they seized
half-made uniform which was intended
for the female prisoner.
In consequence of the murderous de-
signs OF the revoiutionists. the secret po-
nee nave decided TO give up their present
headquarters. removing to an isolated
stone building on Karibony Island. where
an elaborate electric signal system will
be In stalled In order TO prevent under
mining
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-17
Intended to Blow up Her.
self and Headquarters
OF Russian Secret Police
at Same Time - Plot
Betrayed,

st. Petersburg. Sept. 1.-THE police to-
day arrested young girl nicknamed
'anaaY, who's Is accused OF participation
In plot to blow up the headquarters OF
the secret. police. situated on the Moika
canal, whose torture chambers have
revolutionists.
The police claim that Wanda" planned
to become walking bomb" and enter
the headquarters building In the middle
OF the day. when It is generally full of
police, wearing the uniform Of a gender
merle OFFICER. lined with wads OF gun
cotton and carrying powerful bombs.
Wanda" the police add, hoped by
blowing herself up TO reduce the entire
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-17

majority of she by-standers were fear-'
fully mutilated.
The casualties reported as the result OF
the explosion are as follows:
Killed-Five officers (names not given)sl
and men.
Severely wounded-Two officers and six
ben.
Slightly wounded-Two officers and sfu
men.
The explosion occurred inside of the
shield OF the starboard after ten-inch gun.
II was not the shell which exploded. but
powder which evidently caught fire from
the gas emitted from the breech when
opened for the purpose of re-loading the
gun.
The hull OF the Kashima Is not dam
aged.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-17
ENROLMENT COMMITTEE
NAMED FOR THREE WARDS
THE DECEMVIRS
OF ENROLMENT

Chairman. ex-officio, Thomas II.
Donahuc,
First ward-John J. Shea, 80
Sheldon street.
Second ward-Thomas Kennedy,
Mount avenue.
Third ward-John j. MeAvoy, 80
Quade street.
Fourth ward-James p. McKeon,
303 Lockwood street
Fifth ward-John ]. O'Reilly, 13i
Somerset street
Sixth ward-Thomas III. Kelley,
IL Plum street
Seventh ward--Willlam A. Faux
ner. 107 Wadsworth street.
Eighth ward--James Farley, 17s
Laurel Hill avenue.
Ninth ward-Dr. Edward F. Car
roll 265 Broadway.
Tenth ward--Thomas j. Cunning
ham, 2S3 Amherst street.
Application for enrolment may
be made TO any one of the above
members.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-17
Engine Broke Down

one OF the engines I'm the Joseph Benn
a. Sons plant at Greystone broke down
last evening shortly after the night help
had commenced their work. The break
down was due TO the generator giving
out. and causing half tho plant 10 be
shut down. The accident Affects about
300 hands OF both the night and day force.
The management expects, however. that
the engine will be ready to resume op-
erstons in q few days.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-17

The weather is still
unsettled in the
eastern Lake region.
The barometer is
high from the Lake
region southwark.
and generally low
over the far West.
As a rule the wea-
ther is fair over
the South and
West. though there
In SONS ciosliness
and rain falling az
W | q e ly scattered
points. Tempera--
ture hanges have
and cooler weather
Tidence and vicinity
fair Wednesday.
BLYsTONE.
Local Forocaster.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-17
F. s. TANNING
WOULD BECOME
CITY TREASURER

There are now three candidates out for
the Democratic nomination for city
treasurer an encouraging sign that the
democracy of Providence intends TO
wage a most aggressive fight this year.
The latest 10 announce himself is
Frederick +. Tanning, a young business
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-17
Watch Stolen From Sloop

william f. Chase OF Riverside reports
that his watch, valued az IS, stolen from
his clothing on the sloop Nina. while IL
was tied up in front Of 9i South water
street.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-17
JAPAN REWARDS
STEVENS AND DENISON

Toxic. Sept 1.-THE japanese govern
ment has rewarded w D. Stevens and
w. Danison, for their services during the
Russo-Japanese war. IL was officially
announced today that Mr.. stevens had
been awarded a grant OF $1,000 and Mr.
Denison $4,000 and an annuity OF $50.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-17
GIRL PLANNED
TO MAKE HERSELF
A WALKING BOMB
GIRL BOMB
IN POLICE HANDS

Dressed as officer OF gendarm-
erie,
Uniform lined with guncotton
wads.
She was to carry powerful bombs.
Walking into station. she intend
ed to touch herself of.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-17
WEATHER NOTES

disturbance has moved from the
Upper Lake region 20 New Brunswick,
causing rain during its passage I'm the
Lake region and the st. Lawrence valley
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-17

not been great. Fair and
is indicated for Providen
tonight, and continued fair
NJ. z. BL
Loc
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-08-06

DR.. l.. w. Gay OF Grimes county was
IT, the city yesterday.
Rob,. w. Howell leaves tonight for
Trip north and east
|. r. Nash of the Edge community was
in the city Sunday.
Preserving peaehss % cents bucket al
Howell & Newtons. 2OI
Mis- Alma Driver returned Yesterday
after a ,isi, in Heafne.
AleS McCallum and family were here
from Tabor Yesterday.
Mrs. J. 7. Bird OF f. Worth arrived
Sunday to wish, at Edge.
Mrs. $. c. Williams is visiting Mis-. I.
u. AIin near Mumford.
r. A. Carraway Of Nayasoia has chair
at Winter barber shop.
Mrs. 6. 6. Loiiin returned Yesterday
after visi, to Alenfarm.
Norman Stewart has accepted position
with the Smith Drug Co.
Antoine KulhAnek returned to Waller
yesterday after a visit here.
g. NJ. Terry of the Holligan commnni-
~ LEI, Yesterday for Tyler
/. 2. Burns was a visitor from Sky.
Madison county yesterday
]. n. Suber j.. has accepted a position
with $. n. Dunlap Co.
Miss Linmore Nall is visiting Judge w.
II. Nall and faaaily in Koun,s.
FOR SALE-Small one-hore wagon.
cheap. Apply to w. T.Ford. lS,
MIR. Tom Franklin and children return
ed Sunday after a visit to Cameron.
Misses Isabel and Kate Steele OF Naya-
sofa are guests Of Mrs. X. J. Ford.
Mis-. jno. NJ. Lawrence and sons. Guy
and John, are visiting in Houston.
Frui, Jars a, Howell s Newton :, IS and
6S cents per dozen, pin's and quarts. 2o1
Toe Thomas of Tabor has returned from
prospecting trip to Young county
James y Num- are sole agents in BRYAN
for the celebrated Sealy MATTRESSES. 2OS
Re, las. ID. West arrived from MAYS
held Yesterday on a visit 10 relative.
Mrs. l.. b. Brogdon and Miss Fannie
Lou Btogdon are visiting in p. Worth.
+. b. Brogdon OF Houston Joined his
family in a yisi, to relatives here sunday.
". {. Carroll and family returned sun
iay after a visit in the College community.
;. J. Balm OF Houston ioined his family
here SUNDAY in a ,isii 10 Mrs. NJ. Parker.
Miss Hattie Moore returned TO Waco
YESTERDAY after a visit TO Miss Lula Tabor.
IF. Mitchell has moved his insurance
Office upstairs over +. Rohdes. Phone
$50 POS
Prof. and Mrs ]. l.. Cobb and baby
of AleSander returned from Hearing sun
day
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-08-06

For tne fresh bred and cakes OF all kind,
all At the exaS Bakery. Careful auen.
,eniion to special orders. Phone ss. Mrs.
Otto Boehme. d,t
Misses Lille Reed, Mary Kennedy Of
Na'aso,a. Charlie yenkins and Eula Gregg
returned sunday after visit TO Mfr. and
Mrs. =. A Reed. near Hearne.
6. +. Jones of Atvell. Callahan county.
has returned home after a visit TO relatives
'i Harvey. He was accompanied to this
city sunday by {. K. l.. Jones of Harvey.
l.. A MoFarlane. Deputy United States
Marshal for the Southern District OF Tex
a., was here from Houston Yesterday after
Jack Hall. negro boy charged With rob
bling boxes in the Bryan posiofhce.
For Sale-lmproyed farm Of ~ acres OF
good land, hne springs, hve room dwell
ing, two tenant houses. ihalf mile OF two
railroads Bargain a, $4,000, easy terms
/ ;. Min,eT. Jewe,i. TeSas. pos
Miss Mary Robinson OF wixon was
visitor TO the city yesterday and returned
home accompanied by Misses Trannie
Wren, Mary Lawrence and Emily Peale
who will he her guests Tor the week.
Mrs. b. Ship and Mrs. :. Trapp
and children OF Green River. Wyoming,
are guests of Mr.. George Umense,,er and
family. Mrs Trap is daughter OF Mr..
Umense,ie'
Dr. X. n. Wilson OF this city has sue
oeeded DR.. 6. F Lee in the practice o;
medicine At Wellborn. DR.. Wilson,
family will remain in b ryan in charge OF
the Comfort hotel.
Mrs c. n. McMichael and children
left yesterday to Join Mr.. McMichael a,
their new home in league. They were
accompanied BY Mrs. McMichael's moth
e., Mrs. J V. Mclnns.
FOR SALk-At a bargain. my resi-
dence en- west side OF the city. ;ueluding
one entire block. One OF the mos, com
Portable residences in the city. Private
water works. Apply a, once to w. +.
Ford. iS9u
Prudence and good business Judgment
suggest that YOU should At all times keep
your life and property well insured. Con
sui, inc. h. Hines for anything in the in
surrnce line. Once in Smith Building,
Phone l6l. DIT
~fhe Eagle learns that a telephone en-
change with 4 central operator will shortly
be installed at College and properly con-
nected with the Bryan exchange for good
service. he phones have arrived and
been distributed on the campus.
Representing the bes, OF companies in
all lines OF insurance. invite a liberal
share OF your business in 1907. Careful
and promp, attention TO all business entrus,
ed. Office upstairs in Smith Building
Phone lilo lno. r. Hines. 2ltf
Call at our store. please. Tor tree sam
pie OF DR.. Shops Health Coffee. II
real coffee disturhs your stomach, youT
Heart, or Kidneys, then Try this Clever
Coffee imitation. While DR.. Shoop has
very closely matched Old Java and Mocha
Coffee in favor and taste, Vet he has not
even a single grain of real Coffee in IL.
DIR. Shops Health Coffee Imitation is
uade from pure toasted grains or cereals,
with Malt. Nuts. etc. You will surely
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