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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-27

Dead Mans Curve" as Moore's cor
ners. East Providence. have come 70 be
known, was the scene OF another bad troll
ley accident last evening that may result
in fatality. Eight persons were injured.
some OF them seriously.
After dashing down the steep hill-a hill
which every motorman on the lire knows
well and against which special caution
persons on board, left the rails at the
curve. skidded 100 feet'across the road and
struck a tree just like the car which car
ried II persons TO their death on the same
road and at about tho ser1e spot on June
g. 1905. The car. fortunately, was not over
turned and no one was killed outright,
though the condition OF some OF the In
1ured was reported this rno-ning 10 be
critical
The turn 10 particularly dangerous
enc and has been 80 recognized by the
company for long time. Attention was
called to It, however In a way that could
not be ignored last year when the horrible
accident occurred there and only a few
days ago X was announced that the com
pany had pIanoed 70 wake tho turn easier
and thus lessen the chances o, accident.
AIR VALVE DIsTURBEp.
Some one tampered with the air
valve" is an excuse that has been heard
for the latest accident. but nothing offi-
cial haa been given out on the subject.
and II Is not explained whether any at
tempt was made to use the hand brake
with which most cars have been provided
and with which all were equipped prior
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-27
TO RECOMMEND
BUILDING -FOUR
bATTLEsH|Ps

New York, Aug. q. Congressman Ernest
W. Roberts OF Massachusetts, member
OF the house committee on naval affairs,
who is here with fellow members % tho
committee investigating the needs of the
Kcook,vn navy yard. said that tlIe trp
OF tic battleshlp feet through the Stra -
ot Magellan Is for tactical reasons al'ne.
There Is not one OF us" he said. who
does not believe that the Suez route Is
both easier and cheaper. But the navy
wishes now TO work out some tactical
problems while we are AZ peace.
Not only will the ships be tried out on
the long runs, but the voyage will deter
mine some OF our needs I'm the Pacific,
particularly in the way OF coailng sta
tions on the main land. i have not the
slightest doubt that SlOOO.oo0 will b.
used up I'm the Pacific route. 1t will be
costly, but IL the naval tacticians wish
10 determine certain thinSs now IL the
time"
Representative Foss OF Illinois. chair
man Of the committee. made the au-
nouncement that the committee would
probably ask for four more battleships at
the next session OF congress. He saia q.
I'VE might as well make up our minds
now that IL ls necessary 10 maintain a
large et-in- the Pacifc--Our- -intarnx.a
are too great on that coast TO do other
wise"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-27
.LARNED BEATS
c. HOBART IN
sEM|-F|NAlS

Newport. Aug. 27.-The play in the
national lawn tennis championship tourna-
ment today. was in the seml-fnals. the
field having been reduced to four men
from an entry list OF u.s. in FIVE rounds.
Former Champion william A Larned.
who Is looked upon by a host OF admirers
as the next champion. was opposed by
the veteran player. Clarence Hobart and
the match attracted much attention.
Robert lie Roy played against Henry
Mollenhauer, In the other bracket. and
while lie Roy was expected to win. there
was a strong element OF uncertainty.
Larned defeated Hobart I'm a short, de-
cisiye match. played almost entirely from
the back court. Larned's strokes were
we'll nigh perfect. and he had his oppo-
nent on the run all the time. Many OF
the rallies were long and beautiful OF their
kind, but the match lacked the snap that
goes with fast net play. Hobart was
never able 60 take more than two games
TO set and was outplayed from the start.
M1-F1NAL ROUND.
w A. Larned beat G. Hobart, Ga. Ga.
81.
Summary:
r. Leroy defeated IL Mollenhauer. 4-s.
So, &c. Sc, 60.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-27
ENROL[MENT
PLAN WILL Be
READY soon

The proposed plan for a general enroll
ment OF the Democratic voters OF Rhode
Island will be submitted soon by the sub
committee OF the state central committee.
Strict attention will be paid to the ex-
clusion OF all save those who are OF the
party but perfect fairness will be OBJ
served. and a standing committee on ap-
peals will be appointed to be comprised
OF at least three members of the state
central committee. before whom any per-
son aggrieved may appear and state his
case. with the assurance that justice will
be done.
II is expected that the plan will be
approved, and that the rules will be sub
mitted TO the state central committee at a
melting to be called next week by Chair
man F1tzsimmons at which there will also
be considered the date for holding the
state convention.
The last subcommittee meeting was at
tended not only by the three members.
but by Chairman Fitzsimmons, Peter =.
Cannon and John w. Hogan.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-27
AMERICAN CONTINENT
WANTS 4 OF IS JUDGES

The Hague. Aug 27.-Joseph II. Choate
and James Brown Scott, for the American
oeiesation to the peace conference, have
drawn up new proposition with respect
TO the allotment of judges for the inter-
national high court of Justice In this pro-
posal the United States announces tho
Willingness OF all the countries of the
American continent. including the United
states. to have altogether four judges. to
be appointed for the 2l countries COM
prising the continent on the understand
ing arrived at through diplomatic chan
nels. that this will reduce the number of
judges to Is.
The proposal does not go any further
but 1t Is understood that the Americans
hope the other countries WI take similar
action. that Asia will be allotted two
judges and Europe nine.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-27
"OPEN SEWER" MENACES
PEOPLE. or PROVIDENCE

DR. John A. Mack. Warwick's health
officer. reported yesterday TO the town
council that the Crawford street brook
in Arctic Centre is nothing short OF an
open sewer. and Is a menace 10 the health
of the whole city OF Providence, inasmuch
as its waters mingae with that OF the
Pawtuxet river, which supplies the city.
The doctor says that in his opinion
something should be done 10 relieve the
contamination OF the city's drinking
water. In part his report said:
ITO the Honorable. the Town Coun-
ell. Gentlemen-At the request OF Town
Solicitor Jones, Town Sergeant Shippee
and myself made an inspection of the
brook in the rear or Main street, Arc
tic, crossing Crawford street This
is the brook or drain OF which COM
plant was made a short time ago. We
made n very thorough investigation
and below you Will find our report:
PLACES DESIGNATED.
'"The following property holders huve
cesspools or vaults emptying into
said brook: Ernest Menard, cesspool
privy vault: Catherine Merritt, cess
pool and water closet In house;
Maxim Gorton. cesspool. privy vault;
Estate OF William Mitchell. cesspool;
Joseph Henault, cesspool; Medina
eliot, cesspool: Hercule Boisclair. cess
pool: Stephen n. Tucker, cesspool
under barn TO brook: estate OF Ben
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-27

To the coming into use OF the air brake.
Moreover. motormen are supposed TO slow
down TO n speed OF four miles an hour at
such distance above the curve that they
should have ample opportunity to control
their cars long before the curve is reach
ed. There was no excuse last night of
poor light, as since the other accident the
corners have been better lighted. The
car was not crowded
CONDITION SERIOUS
This morning Miss Mabel Sherry and
her companion, on the trip. Miss Lydia
Moran. both living in Pawtucket, were
reported TO be In a serious condition. Mr..
Sherry, father OF Miss Mabel, who Is a
pressman on the Providence Journal.
says his daughter and Miss Moran were
road where the accident occurred, though
they were suffering terrible pains. and
Miss Sherry's spine was injured, and
that bystanders had to procure hack
ana take the young women to their
homes in Pawtucket. He is very indg-
nant over this action.
CAR HIT TREE HARD
When the car struck the tree the force
OF the impact was great enough TO break
the beam which holds the buffer, push
the floor backward and force the motors
on the forward truck up through the
flooring at the front OF the car Just back
OF the wind shield. The gratin rose to
almost the height OF the oeats and hurled
the passengers about. The windows in
the partition were broken and many
passengers were cut by flying glass
The car was No 1865. running from the
North Main street barn on what Is
known as the Vanity Fair special line.
and was the last one from the fair for
Continued on Page Seven)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-27

Prince wilhelm OF Sweden. Duke OF
Sondermanland, who comes here tonight.
after a strenuous round OF entertainments
and receptions last night. which termi-
mated a day of constant activity during
which he received the heartiest OF recep-
tions I'm two states, ma-o an early start
on his last day OF receptions In Boston TO-
day with n breakfast given by Mayor John
r. Fitzgerald, at which Gov. Curtis Guild.
Jr.. Baron ". F. l.. Lagercrants. the
Swedish minister to the United States;
Birger c. A. Rosentwist, the consul from
Sweden to Boston. and prominent busi-
ness men OF the city. were also at the ta-
BILE.
Following the breakfast, Prince Wilhelm
was taken on an automobile tour of Bos-
ton and Cambridge. during which he In
spected the buildings OF Harvard univer-
sity and historical points OF interest in
both cities. At the conclusion OF the tour.
he was driven 10 the Somerset club. whore
private dinner In his honor was given
by James II. Kidder. at which Gov. Guild
was present.
The feature OF the program OF entertain
ments In honor OF the prince came in the
afternoon with reception and lawn party
at Nahant. the summer home OF Gov.
Guild.
The prince will go TO Lynn after the
lawn party this evening" where he will
take special train for this city whore
he will meet thousands OF Swedes and will
be the guest OF Gov. Higgins at a dinner
at the Hope club. At midnight he will
leave for oyster Bay. where he will visit
the president. ~
J OFFICIAL RECEPTION HERE
Although Prince Wilhelm has been
seen by the Swedish people who work al
Gorham's and others, he has not been Of
ficially received by the Swedish popula-
ton as n whole. This evening at
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-27
WEATHER NOTES

The western disturbance is slowly NOV
Ing eastward. IL has caused rain during
the past "a hours in the Ohio and Upper
Mississippi Valleys. the Lake region AMI
western New York. The rain has ceased
In the Upper Mississippi Valley. but II Is
still falling In the other sections mention
ed above. Cloudiness extends eastward
over New England. This disturbance will
probably cause rain I'm the vicinity of
Providence tonight and Wednesday. Fair
weather prevails over the south. Temper
ature changes have generally been slight.
though an area OF high pressure In the
Northwest In attended by ,unseasonably
cold weather. NJ. f. BLYSTONE.
Local Forecaster.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-27
AMERICAN HAIR
CLOTH WORKERS
END STRIKE

Two hundred men and women strikers
OF the American Hair Cloth company.
Central Fails, who have been out nearly
two months. voted last nliht to return
10 work
IL Is asserted that the original griev-
ances have been adjusted, and along with
that an increase OF ten per cent has been
granted. and hereafter operatives would
be required To work eight looms instead
OF ten as heretofore.
On this understanding. the strikers voted
TO return 10 work next week.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-27
NELSON MORRIS
sUCCUMbc To
HEART DISEASE

Chicago. Aug. N.-Nelson Morris. the
well-known packer of this city, died to-
day after an illness of several weeks. Mr..
Morris was victim OF heart disease,
complicated with kidney trouble.
Nelson Morris was born in the black
forest. Germany, I'm 1S40 He came to
this country when IL years old. land
ing in Philadelphia penniless. His
first work was in Lakeville, Conn.,.
where he hauled coal for IS month.
Later he worked his way to Buffalo
on a canal boat. and from there walked
to Chicago. He went to work in the
stock yards here for IS a month the
first year. His first packing house
was opened in 1862. His fortune Is
estimated at many millions.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-27
Short Cranberry Crop

Wareham. Mass. Aug. 27.-At the
18th annual meeting OF the Cape Cod
Cranberry Growers association here
today George w. Briggs OF Plymouth
was reelected president Estimates OF
this years crop presented by the DIFF
ferent bog owners showed that this
years output would be from $4,000 10
$4,000 barrels less than that OF last
year, when the Cape Cod bogs pro-
duced about 100000 barrels.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-27
GROUND To BITS
BY 4 TRAIN At
PAWTUckET

William Johnson. a Ffnlander, who had
Just arrived from Boston, was struck and
ground to pieces by the S;N train from
this city at Pawtucket last night. John
son. who was atPut 80 years OF age. in
company with John Mullyalu, had been
In the city about Is minutes when the
train from Providence came along John
son. without noticing the train. started TO
cross the tracks In front OF the approach
ing engine. D. w. Williams. the engineer,
saw him. but too late TO stop the train,
and the engine struck him, hurllng his
body in the air. He fell directly in the
middle OF the track and the heavy engine
passed over him, In sight OF hundreds OF
horror stricken passengers
The train was stopped as quickly as pos
sible and the lifeless form OF the man
was taken from beneath the wheels.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-27
Miners Clash With Police

Superior Wis. Aug IA demonstra-
tion by the striking members of the West
ern Federation of Miners took place at
Eleveth yesterday and Il is thought that
about 100 miners were prevented from go
ing To work before Chief Went and dem
uty sheriffs appeared and dispersed the
strikers. Several OF the latter were in
tured I'm the clash with the officers. The
miners are said TO be in a crippled condi-
tions as shown by the way the shipments
OF ore to tho docks are held up.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-27
Out Today

Tho fall style OF the popular Knox
hat which is considered the best hat
In the market. is out today at the
browning, KIng Coz, corner West
minister and Eddy streets. Tie stock
Is complete. while The new style and
shape Is sure to be winner with those
who want TO appear well dressed.
Their night shirt special, at 30 cents,
Is an exceptional bargain. This firm
is also the origlnators and sole makers
OF half sizes in clothing
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-27
BOTH HELD FOR
GRAND JURY ON
DIAMOND CASE

Horace c. worden in the district cours
this morning waived examination on the
charge of stealing diamond Jewelry valued
at sl4o0 from John III. Hambley. and was
held for the grand jury in surety OF
$1,000
ing received jewelry, knowing II TO be
stolen. and OF disposing OF IL. waived ex-
animation, and was also held for the
grand jury In $1,000 surety.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-27
DEADLY CURVE
SEES ANOTHER
BAD ACCIDENT
Eight Passengers Injured. Some Seriously. When Big
BIoomer Jumps Track at Moore's Corners, Scene
of Last Years Fatality-Car Hit Tree. Almost
Upreoting it, After Skidding 100 Feet.
THOSE INJURED
INV THE WRECK

MRS MARTHA HEBERT of 20 Potter avenue in
jury back strained lgaments and bad bruises right
and right hip.
JAMES HERBERT, singer at the music store, Vanity
Fair; about the knees and otherwise and bruised
MISS CORA ADAMS 28 Grove street Providence;
bad buise the right eye and bruse the left elbow
MRS JASON b. ADAMS 2S Grove street, Provi-
dence, left knee wrenched and badly shaken up
MISS HATTIE NJ ARNOLD, 2S Grove street. left
spraned
CHARLES A. BURNS Mauran avenue, East Provi-
dence bad cash in the left leg and ear split
MISS LYDIA MORAN, 20, Is7 Lafayette street.
Pawtucket; right sprained nervous shock
MISS MABEL SHERRY, TO- I24 Pidge avenue Paw
tucket; spine injured.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-27

famine Gorton. cesspool; Edwin Col
Inns. cesspool: Michael McManus. cess
pool
THE brook is really an uncovered
sewer. and as such Is a menace TO
finds It's way into the Pawtuxet river
and in this way contaminates the drink
ing water OF the city OF Providence.
II would respectfully recommend
that some action be taken TO abate
this nuisance. as II Is public nui-
sance, and surely the health OF the
community will sooner or later suffer
from II.
Yours respectfully,
0Slgned) JOHN A. MACK.
Health officer"
NOTICE ORDERED.
Councilman Lefieur, under the direction
OF the legal adviser TO the councils law
committee. presented a formal notice or
order, which was voted TO be served or
Thomas NJ. Inman, Hercule Boisclair, Me.
dina Gilot. Michael McManus, Catherine
Meryette, Evariste Menard, Joseph He.
nHuft, Stephen Tucker and Edwin Col.
Inns IT was explained that one estate
complained oh had been left out until the
proper person on whom 10 serve the notice
could be found.
The order declared the cesspools and
other sources of filth public nuisances
and the occupants or owners OF the prem.
ises where they were located must re.
move them at their own expense withir
30 days OF service OF the notice
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-27
M|LkMAH KENT
APPEALS FROM
JA|L SENTENCE

Alfred j. Kent "a milkman. in the dis
trict court this morning. in answer to the
complaint that he sold impure milk. ad-
mtted evidence sufficient to convict. and
was sentenced TO pay a fine of $50 and
costs. and to 10 days in jail He entered
an appeal.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-27
Atanian's Trial Deferred

The trial Of Andrew Atanian.
charged with the manslaughter OF
Michael Arslonian. was today, In the
district court, continued until Friday.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-27
NO SHORE LEAVE,
RALE|GH's MEN
ALMOST MUT|NY

Honolulu. Aug. 1.-THE Officers ana
men OF the United States cruiser Raleigh
complain OF having no shore leave for
the past two months As a result thero
has been almost a mutiny on board. and
the cosilng OF the cruiser has been de-
layed
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-27
Train Hits Street Car

la Crosse. wis. Aug. IA fast pass
enger train on the Chicago. Milwaukee
and ST. Paul railway. duo here at 7.i5
struck street car filled with passcn-
gers. on street crossing IN North La
Crosse this morning. Only one pesson-
ger was injured.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-27

get beyond ones depth The coroner
VIII make complete investigation.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-27

Royal Visitor Makes Early Start in
observation-disclosures With Mayor,
Takes Auto Trip, Attends Dinner
and Lawn Party and Visits Lynn.
Here Tonight and Then Starts for
Oyster Bay.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-11

left tP kick about is the matter Of |
those gates"
the old question as to which is /
til host desirable, anticipation or
possession. has remained settled as /
our side settled it in debate, when l /
was boy said Fatty, ''Hattiesburg
Is on the winning side. for we are
anticipating to beat the band. The
crematory is on the way, SO are the
bridges, the depot and the gates
they are all on the way, and if things |
keep on as they are, they win be ION |
the way for some time. But we've
got the most desirable thing, for we've |
sure got strangle hold on old Anti
cipation''
There is one thing certain. Fatty,
said the Man from the East, sand
that is we cannot hurry svents---we /
must wait for the proper development
OF all these things. Ronie was
built in day-and you cannot 5th
reason expect the tr,gs you nave
mentioned to growS q place III. -.
magic buildings IN afairy sto3 =
takes time to arrange for the hs.,,
ming Of important works such al tt'5sa
you mention. Ind ! lot 81 prenara
ton is necessary
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-11


The idea of having picnics seems 70
thrive with all kinds and conditions
Of political parties and the socialist
party is going to have one, at Indian
Springs, ten miles east of Hatt1es-
burg, Saturday, September IA.
The following invitation, which has
reached this office, contains the pro-
gram for the day and is reproduced
by the Daily News with pleasure:
Dear Sir
you are cordially invited to attend
the socialist picnic at Indian Springs,
Saturday. September 14th. There will
be speaking by w. Covington Hall, of
New Orleans, Summer w. Rose, of
Biloxi, and probably by national or
ganizer of the Socialist party.
Hoping YOU will be at tn picnic, I
am, sincerely yours,
wv. ALBERT KNIGHT,
Secretary"
Indian Springs is ten miles east Of
Hattiesburg on the Hattiesburg and
Augusta road.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-11
RAILWAY CARMEN
MEET in CHICAGO

Chicago, Sept 1o.-The Brotherhood
Of Railway Carmen of America, as
sembled in biennial session at the
Grand Pacific hotel today.
Delegates representing over 400
lodges are in attendance. The pres
ent membership OF the order is 49,
900, an increase Of 10000 in the last
year.
Among the important matters that
Will come before the delegates are
the universal classification of car
We Changes in the laws of the or
X1ative to the adjustment of TIE
= Y nces and n - baais * repre-
az q ) nnn1 ~ I1lRe1Aa
~ q 7spre ientattves Is tht gsyernmsnl
bure(p q Iabor and otnzistics WIN De
liver a11r6asss during the convention
Frank L. Ronemus, of Kansas City
/ is the 4 cent grand chief carman
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-11

First Glass Horses VIII Be Secured
For the Various Events on the
caIendar-Last Years Races Were
Successful.

Jackson, Sept. 10.--A meeting of
the board of directors of the Missis-
sippi Industrial exposition will be
held at the board of trade rooms on
Wednesday night for, the purpose Of
arranging the November racing calen-
dar.
S~at Q. }. Waite hasl consented to
again actsS superintendent of races,
and arrangdf4nts WHY be made to
bring some GEst class running and
harness horseAto jackson during the
ten-day periodbf the exposition.
Last year mon hotses were shipped
to jackson for hthel exposition races
than stable acd nynodation could be
provided for at(t fairgrounds track.
The purses offered were liberal and
all Of the event \were holly contested.
Capt. Waitf M been in correspond
ence with ny per of well known
turfmen who \stak Y that they will send
Strings mere Nm November, number
" them Owners no will have their
horses sop over Jockson while en-
route 70 New Orb ms for the winter
meetings IN that ".
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-11
MISSISSIPPI BANKS
in fine SHAPE
HAVE ABUNDANT CASH FoR ALI
EMERGENCIES.
Last Statement Shows Hsp lpersas'
and Indicate That Thsrs win se
Trouble in Handling cossen crep 4.
Any Emergency Likely t. RIse.

M = x, - x~.A j
me banks Of Mississippi. accord ing
to the last statement made to
auditor. are il better financ,a, sho X
thon $50. -. +. Z, S.s..s
49, Z =. - ~ y anu
Aase a'uliuane casn On nana g han
ny ' o''ou si'uataoh ana market
the crop without cSlling for aid 1pSmn
any of the money centers of til oa,,,,
try. Indeed tha hapl wht.<. ]
= ,arga .an,t. $3.50. ''s 10y
IN. !. ann account
80 5spositors, sufficient
70 enable e ~ Take care of its regu-
lar custom and at the same time meet
any denlnnds Of the cotton situation.
IS extr2mely rare A few years since
wnen (the cotton season began It was
common Tor all sother customers to
s.'ind back and wait until the cotton
srop COULD be marketed. The reason
81 tnls was that the cotton crop as
g RUE " the pnef, VAS made On cred
Z lt91n re tune TIE blows we're start
e prepere fhe fields for the en-