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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-13
ROCKEFELLER SEES
A BAD DISASTER

Cleveland. Aug. 13-John ID. Rockefet-
ler's answer TO President Roosevelt's
antitrust litigation campaign is a pro-
phecy OF financial disaster that will sweep
the country from end to end.
Mr.. Rockefeller had just finished his
game OF golf. Apparently he had thought
over very carefully everything he said. He
stood beneath the shade OF a big beach
tree. During a portion OF the two hours
that he talked with reporter he had his
arm over the latter's shoulder. When
he became particularly earnest he gestic-
ulated by striking the palm OF one hand
with the index finger OF the other.
At no time In his interview did he use
the name Of President Roosevelt. He all
ways referred TO him as 1.-THE administra-
ton"
1T MEANS DISASTER.
what. in your opinion. will be the ef-
feet on the country OF the present policy
of the president toward great business
combinations" Mr.. Rockefeller was ask
ed
THE policy OF the present administra-
tions." Mr.. Rockefeller said earnestly
and deliberately. toward great business
combinations OF all kinds have only one
result. 1t means disaster TO the country,
financial depression and financial chaos.
THE world already has a fair dose OF
this since the extreme penalty imposed on
one corporation, with limited number
of shareholders. has caused loss of dpn-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-13
Masters Begin Sitting Mental State of Head
of Christian SCience Church-Must Conclude
Work Before September 80.

Concord. n. IT.. Aug. 13-Interest which
has been long sustained in the complex
litigation surrounding Mrs. Mary Baker
J. Eddy, head Of the Christian Science
hurch. was brought TO a keener pitch to-
ay by the beginning OF definite action
o determine the mental competency OF
he aged woman.
The sisting OF the masters who were
appointed by Judge Robert n. Chamber
lain Of the superior court TO determine
this competency i'm connection with suit
brought by the next friends" for an ac-
counting of Mrs. Eddys finances, was ar
ranged TO begin at IL 80 o'clock today In
The tTTaT r0om OF the New Merrimac
county court house.
The large number of prominent Chris
tan Scientists who have arrived here
from Boston, Philadelphia and many
,ther places makes IL evident that great
importance is attached to this sitting.
The masters in the case are Judge Edgar
Aldrlch of the United States district
court. Hosea w. Parker of Claremont,
and DR.. George II. Jelly OF Boston. the
latter an expert alienist. Their commits
sion is to determine and to report to
Judge Chamberlain whether or not Mrs.
Eddy, on March ! of this year was men
tally competent 10 transact business. This
report must be filed by Sept. 80
NO FURTHER DELAY.
Although many technical legal compli-
cations have arisen since the suit was
first brought, to delay the progress OF the
case. the beginning of todays proceed
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-13
HORSE THIEF FINED
DOUBLY AND HEAVILY

Bernard Kearns, 30 years old. in the dis
trict court this morning was fined $50 and
costs for stealing a horse, wagon and
harness valued at $65 from Alice M. Car
penter and $40 and costs for driving "A
horse at a speed faster than the law al
lows.
The horse-stealing occurred yesterday
morning, when Kearns went to Miss Car
penter at her home, 197 South street, AMI
negotiated for the purchase of a horse
and carriage. He was allowed TO take the
outfit to try II. with the understanding
that II he was satisfied he would pay the
purchase price.
He sold IL instead to a man on Willard
avenue for $26, giving him receipt for
the same signed with a false name. La
ter he went to Seeper's stable on Broad
street and hired rig.
Soon after he hired this outfit Miss Car
penter reported her loss at the Fifht sta
ton and Inspector McGann sand Patrol
man Alfred were assigned to the case.
Less than an hour later they saw the
horse and carriage together with the man
who had Just purchased the rla lie was
told that the animal had been stolen and
willingly Joined I'm the search for the al
legged horse thief.
The three secured the strssts OF the dis
trict for some time and nnaly learned
OF the transaction In Sleepers stable.
Within a few minutes they caught sight
Of Kearns. and then a chase began. Up
Broad street. through Lockwood street,
doubling and twisting around. pursued
and pursucrs went. Citizens who saw the
race Joined in on wheels. in automobiles
and on foot, and after an hour or more
OF hard work the fugitive was finally run
20 earth in front or tho fire station on
Richmond street.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-13
BUSINESS
CHANCES" LEAD
To INDICTMENTS

Boston, Aug. 13.-Following secret
indictments for conspiracy to defraud
persons through so-called business
arrested six men and held them in high
bonds for trial; other men are said
to be wanted in connection with the
case. Those caught and held, and the
amount of bail in each case. are as
follows: Charles S. Stuart, s7500
Howard NJ. Faust. $4,000: Joseph M
Livingstone. $4,000; william A. Sweet,
S2500; Henry A. Eyes. $4,000. and Frank
A, McKinnon. Each defendant pleaded
not guilty when arraigned Immediately
after arrest, and all but Stuart and
Faust, who secured bail. were locked
up.
The prosecution OF the cases will
be carried on by District Attorney
Moran. who hopes to wipe out the
business chance men" in Boston. The
methods alleged to have been pursued
by the men under arrest included the
sensational advertising of business
chances in which people were lured to
invest sums of money from $500 to
$4,000. In many cases, Il is alleged,
investors were promised upon paying
the stated amount that they would not
only hold an interest in the concern,
but would draw $50 to $50 a week as
an officer of the new business. Some
OF these weekly payments were made.
and IL is claimed that they were soon
discontinued, the subscribers being in
formed that the business had been
found to be on paying basis.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-13
PRINCE HENRY.
STEERS WINNER
At KEEL TODAY

Kiel, Ger, Aug. 13-Prince Henry of
Prussia today steered the Tilly Y across
the finish line, an easy winner over the
other German and all the American SON
der klasse boats competing for Emperor
Williams cup.
The Spokane / was second, minutes
"a seconds behind the Tilly X, beating the
third boat, the Wittesbach. winner OF
yesterdays race. by 1 minute 25 seconds
The Wannsee was fourth. the Chewink
VIII was fifth and the Marbehead was
last.
The Tilly X, having gone to port after
rounding the leeward mark at the be-
ginning Of the last leg and encountering a
favoring slant OF the wind, was driven far
ahead. Both before and after this stroke
OF luck the Tilly X was outsailed by the
Spokane / and the Wittlesbach.
The race was three-mile run TO lee
ward and beat back to the starting line
twice around to complete the ~ miles
course. The wind blew from Il to IL
miles an hour.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-13

At today several operators from the office OF
the Postal Telegraph this city, but o'clock Man
Mills said all their places had been filled and that business
proceeding without interruption.
There had been trouble the office of the Western
Union company in this city and anticipated accord
ing Acting Manager Fletcher.
The Western Union office in Boston, however had expert
enced difficulty when number Of their operators
walked following the Postal men, who quit $50
The office this city, however said the Providence wires
manned all right and time lost far business in this
city concerned.
The Associater Press office here reported o'clock that
had lost its and furnish for the of the
day by telephone.
Boston, Aug. I3.-At signal given with whistle at
o'clock today the Postal Telegraph companys
central office State about IS cent of the entire
force joined the general strike of telegaphers The strikers
ped about oneha of the regular force employed the
tral office
President J. McGarty Of the Boston Telegraphers Union
received dispatch early today from Deputy President Percy
Thomas of the National union ordering him call all Pos
and Western Union operators New England This
sage follows:
New York, Aug
81 ]. McGary, President, Boston:
Call Boston Postal and Western Union Immediately
tell all you reach in New England to go out
PERCY THOMAS,
Deputy President"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-13
FEENEY DENIES
DRENCHING WOMAN

Patrick Feeney. 32 years old. in the
district court this morning pleaded not
guilty to assaulting Mrs Bessie Cohen
and was held for trial on the goth
in surety of 5000.
The story of the assault is that the
woman was thoroughly soaked with
water while In her yard at 26
Lavaughn street a few nights ago, the
police alleging that Feeney threw a
pail of water from his window with
the intention OF wetting Mrs. Cohen,
whom, the police say. he knew to be
beneath the window.
Feeney claimed that the incident was
purely an accident, for he said his
wife had thrown a cup of water from
the window when, In giving the chill
dren a drink, she saw IL contained a
fy. Feeney said IL was a small guam
tity and could not have done any
serious harm.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-13

When this despatch reached President
McGarty at his home at about 4 a. m. he
Immediately arose and went to the office
OF the Commercial Telegraphers' union "a
No. State street, where he held a CON
ference with other officers OF the union
and IL was decided TO call the men out.
During the forenoon there were persist
ent reports that the day men would be
given the signal to leave their keys at
some time before noon and that the night
operators would join the strike by fall
ing TO report for duty at $50 D. m, the
usual hour. The early morning workers.
Il was reported also would not come on
duty at a. IN. tomorrow, their customary
time.
The Boston offices OF the two companies
are among the largest In the country. sew
eral hunared operators, both men and
women being employed.
In an early forenoon interview. Superin-
tcndent Ames OF the Western Union COM
pany said. "our office Is not thoroughly
unionized. We are going TO do our best
to continue our service. There may be
Interruptions, but they will not be as seri-
Gus an ono might suppose We shall take
care OF any men who stay In and we shall
stick TO them through thick and thin"
Superintendent Pillsbury or the Postal
declined TO make any statement. previous
to the strike, other than that Nil MS men
were working at that time. Mr.. Pillsbury
held O consultation this forenoon with po-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-13
I'm NO DRUNKARD"
WOMAN TOLD JUDGE

Lizzie Gilbert, IL years old, and who
had an air OF haughtiness and de rigeur
and alcohol about her as she fiounced into
the district court room this morning into
the presence OF Judge Rueckert. who had
called her from the cell room to be ar
raigned on the complaint that she is a
common drunkard. said: mo, sir; l may
have been drinking. but I'm no drunk
ard" The police told the court that the
woman has been arrested three times in
six months for drunkenness
She was held for trial on the 20th I'm
suret OF 5000
As she was being led back TO the cell
room she turned to Judge Rueckert aud
remarked: Before we part. may | ask
II can see a lawyer" She was Informed
that she could send for one. and she then
disappeared into the cell ROOM below
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-13
TRAMP RESCUES
DROWNING BOYS

New York, Aug. 13.-Charles and VIII
liam Phelps, aged respectively II and 13
years, narrowly escaped drowning in the
Morris canal, near Centreville. n. j.,
when the younger boy, diving, struck a
sunken boat and was rendered partly un-
conscious
His brother leaped 10 his assistance.
but Charles seized him around the neck
and both sank to the bottom. Both would
have drowned but for the arrival OF
tramp who jumped into the water and
succeeded I'm bringing the boys 10 shore.
After some difficulty the man resusci-
tated the boys and accompanied them to
their home. Mrs. Phelps gave him some
money. a new OUTFIT OF clothing and the
best dinner she could cook. The tramp
was offered permanent work on the farm
but refused. saying he preferred the dusty
road
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-13
Les AMPUTATED
BY PHYSICIAN
UNDER ENGINE

New York. Aug. 13.-In plain view Of
two train loads of people bound for the
Empire City race track yesterday. Dr..
Case of the Flower hospital. crawled un-
der locomotive attached to one of the
trains, and amputated the leg OF Thomas
Riley. whose limb was crushed under the
great driving wheels.
Riley, who is track walker, was run
down opposite Fort-sixth street. 1t was
impossible to extricate Riley in time TO
give him any chance for his life except
by amputation, so DIR. Case, with his bag
Of instruments. crawled under the engine
and performed the operation. His nerve
prompted the spectators to cheer as Riley
was taken away in an ambulance. At the
hospital II was said Riley stood a good
chance of recovery.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-13
WEATHER NOTES

The barometer is low over the North
east. and scattered light showers have
fallen in that section. Scattered light
showers have fallen In the South also.
Fair weather now prevails In both the
above sections. An area OF high pressure
now covers the interior OF the country.
where Il Is causing generally fair wea ather
TO prevail. Temperatures have risen over
the North Atlantic states. but II has grown
cooler over the eastern Lake region.
Moderate temperatures prevail over the
middle and northern portions OF the In
terror. she advancing area OF high pres
-EurB- wtft-probably cause continued fair
weather in the vicinity of Providence to-
night and Wednesday. and a change TO
cooler tonight.
NJ K. BLYsroNE.
Local Forecaster.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-13
POLICE COMMISSION
ACTS ON PETITION

The police commissioners at spe-
cial meeting this morning granted the
following petitions:
To be appointed police constable
without power. jeremiah +. Bowling.
1901 Eddy street, TO keep victualling
houses, Fannie Bercovitz, 237 willard
avenue; to hold club liquor license.
Duetsche Gesellschaft, corner Atlantic
avenue and Niagara street; to keep
pool tables, T.. S. Crowell, 80 Washing
ton street; transfer third class tavern
license, Charles Dorer. 9S-102 Snow
street, to John r.. Kennedy.
The following petitions were re-
fused:
To be appointed police constables,
Daniel j. Grady. 1119 Gladstone ave-
nue.; Morris Steiner, 1S9 North Main
street: to keep a third class tavern.
III Ackerman. 20 Spruce street
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-13
POLICE RESERVES
ON DUTY IN NEW YORK

New York. Aug 13-While tho striking
telegraph operators claim the strike
against the telegraph companies will ee
successful, the officials OF the Western
Union and Postal Telegraph companies
state today that they are handling tneif
business rapidly ana that numbers OF
men are returnlng 10 work. No disorder
mas been reported by the police and tnd
strike is proceeding quietly.
Officials OF bOtn telegraph companies
said today that they had sufficient operas
tors at work last night TO attend 10 the
dispatching of telegrams, and tnat they
would maze every effort TO-DAY 10 h.l the
places Of the strikers.
It was reported hast night that the eps
orators at Canso, N. B.. the chief Anefis
can cable station, would 20 out today,
but the cable departments OF both u,6
Western Union and POSTAL Telegraph
companies say they are handling theft
business without interruption TO-DAY, aud
they do not believe that the strike "
likely TO interfere with them.
All during last night pickets of tho
strikers patroilcd IN front OF the builds
ings of the telegraph companies. and
sought TO turn Dack strike breaksres
Their methods were perfectly orderly an<
those who did not heed the persuAsion sl
the pfckets were permitted 10 procsod Il
Continued on Page Several
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-13
All New England Opera
tors to Be Called Out.
New York Strikers Claim
Lines Are Cs.ippfed--Are
Orderly, but Police Re-
serves Stay in Stations.
Strikers Haven't Funds
For Long Struggle.
TELEGRAPHERS' STRIKE
FROM BOTH SIDES
(By Robert c. CIowry, president Of
the Western Union.)

(By Robert c. CIowry, president Of
the Western Union.)
There Is absolutely no cause for
the present strike IT was pre-
cipitated by hot heads and incen-
diaries and was not even author
ICED by the union itself. as they
admit. The Western Union Is
standing and will stand by the
agreement made with Commissioner
Neill.
I'VE do not regard the walk -out
which took place today as a
representative action of our en-
ployes. Our reliable men have all
remained with us and we have more
than enough operators to handle our
business. in fact we-s -sent-266 men
home last night whom we hastily
summoned earlier in the afternoon,
thinking we should need their help.
I'VE always were willing to and
always did listen TO the grievances
of our employees, and II they were
just remedied them. We must be
allowed to run our business with
out interference. and we propose to
do so.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-13
(By Joseph r. Ahearn, president of
the New York UniOn.)

the New York UntOn.D
I'VE have tried for the past three
weeks to secure from the Western
Union Telegraph company the re-
instatement of FIVE men and four
women. suspended on account OF
union affiliation, and for no other
reason"
The original grievances of the
telegraphers are well known, the
eight hour day, the 10 per cent In
crease and the furnishing OF type
writer's by the telegraph companies.
The operators in New York have
done everything in their power to
prevent a strike. The companies
have forced II and are responsible
10 the public for their action.
The strike Is strictly legal and
all operators working for both tele-
graph companies are not only au-
thorized. but ordered to strike.
There are no exceptions to this
order so far as the Western Union
and Postal telegraph operators are
concerned.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-13
DEAF MAN STRUCK
BY AUTOMOBILE

August c. STACK. rs, who is afflicted
with deafness did not hear the horn on
George Norwells automobile this morn
ing and failed to get out OF the way while
he was crossing Dean street and was
knocked down and injured about the head
and legs.
lie was assisted to his home on the
street by Mr.. Norwell, who belongs in
Fall River.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-13
SAME CHIMNEY
TWICE ON FIRE

The same chimney in the house at 70
walling street, occupied by Joseph Gar
side, gave work for three fire companies
twice last night.
At $50 o'clock Hose IL was called 70 the
house and at 11:l6 Hose IL and Truck
were called 10 extinguish a nre which
had rekindied. The two fires aid but lit
tie damage.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-13
BOY DROWNED
IN SPECTACLE
POND, LINCOLN

Herbert Allen. Is years old, OF Paw
tucket. was drowned this morning at
Spectacle pond, Lincoln, while out bath
ing with some companions.
He went down suddenly and failed to
reappear. His body was recovered some
hours later.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-13
FIRE DESTROYS
FREIGHT STATION
At WEXFORD

The Wexford and Newport railway
freight station at Wexford was entirely
destroyed by fire this morning.
"A parlor car and freight car belonging
to the New Haven road were badly dam
aged. The loss was estimated at about
$500.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-13
Aged Woman Ill On Car

Joanna Rowan. 76 years old. OF @
Courtiand street, was taken ill on an
Eddy street car near Thurbcr avenue last
evening and was taken TO the Rhode
Island hospital, and her condition 10 said
70 be serious.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-13
Americans Safe

-constantinople-- -1a=AmbasSador
Leishman has received assurances from
the porte that the American nissionar-
les at Crumiah, Persia, are In no danger
so far as the Turks, who recently cross
ed the frontier near Urumiah, are con-
cerned.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-13
MOORS REPULSED
AT CASABLANCA

Tangier. Aug. 13.-Four thousand Moors
attacked Casablanca yesterday, but were
repulsed
Slboubcker. governor OF Casablanca has
been dismissed for having abetted the
massacre OF Europeans at that pace.
Siboubeker ls now a prisoner on board
the French cruiser Cloire.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-13

lice officials OF Station No. regarding
possible police protection in case OF .
strike.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1907-04-26
THE svnFLow9a AND eulNlnE.
Discovery Made That Plant Yields
Splendid Febrifuge.

An eminent Spanish professor has
made the discovery that the sunnow-
er yields a splendid fcbrifugc that can
be- used as substitute for qulninc.
More than ten years ago Moncoryo
reported TO the Thcrapeutical society
Of Paris with reference to the same
subject Accordingly the sunnower
should not only by Us growing exert
great feycrdispclling enect. but also
yield product which IL used advan'
tqgcously In all fcycrs.
The common sunnower II an Amer
lean plant It's original home Ii
stated by eminent botanlsts 20 be
Peru and Mexico.
The Russian pcasantry seem TO be
convinced that the plant possesses
properties against fever. and fever pa.
tlonts sleep upon bed made Of sun
flower leaves and also cover them
selves with them. This use has re
Gently Induced n Russian physician "a
experiment with a coloring matter
prepared from sunnower leaves. and II
Is stated that he has had good results
with the colorlng matter and with al
cohollc extracts from the flower and
leaves. With 100 children from on,
month &c ~ years old he has. In IN,
majority OF cases. effected as speedy
a cure as otherwise with qunlne.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1907-04-26

n the rate OF consumption Of 1905
were maintained indefinitely. without
change, oar coal would last approx
mately 1000 years, but II the con.
stanuy increasing rate which has
marked The consumption during the
past 30 years be maintained. our coal
win practically be exhausted within
100 years.
u does not seem probable that tho
rate OF increased consumption viii bo
affected materially for a great many
years TO come and hence the estimate
Of 100 years will be nearer the truth
than 1000 years. The real life OF our
coal fields probably win be some
shere between these extremes, and II
seems probable that It may be about
200 National Geographic Mag,
aTlne
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1907-04-26

sold his property few months ago.
He was advancing in years and
thought he needed home away from
the rumble. chatter and clang OF the
cars, A week after he had moved he
met a friend. He told his friend he
thought his health was failing rapidly.
He did not know what was the cause.
bet he had not been able to sleep
since he had moved
Get back to the trolley line" was
his friends advice. lie took H.
Never slept better In my life than
! do now. needed the noise" he
said a few days later.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1907-04-26
INFORMATION WANTED.

Stranger-lieg pardon. sir. but you
nave II In your power to do me a
gren favor and one that will gladly
rtrzy.
Bankrupt Csadly-l7 I am afraid
,ou have made a mistake. am Of
no use to anybody | have Just failed
Tor half a million, with no assets.
80 ] heard"
You knew IL. and yet you say !
can be Of service to your"
Yes, SIR. / beg you will not re-
fuse"
But what can a miserable bankrupt
like me do for any one2'
Il want you TO tell me. sir. how
you got 10 much credit am from
Chicago"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1907-04-26

The c1citable individual came Ia
late and when the man In the coat
room took longer than usual TO check
his coat his temper knew no bounds,
Hurry up" he exploded. and
check my coat Can't you see have
been standing hero an hourr
MY man." replied the other calm
ly. 1t Is not your coat you want
checked"
Then what is Il. blockhead7'
why your temper. slr"-Chicagu
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