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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-12

There is a lot of talk heard here to the
effect that any treaty with Japan which
viii permit that government TO exclude
American labOrers from Japanese terri
tory viii be rejected by the Senate ana
by the courts. on the ground that il IS
unconstitutional in providing for discrimi-
nation against a certain class of American
citizens
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-10
MAINE TO HAVE A
NEW INSURANCE CO.

Augusta, Me, Jan. 10.--An act to
incorporate the Maine Insurance COM
pany was presented In the senate today.
The incorporators are Percival Baxter
Scott Wilson, Willis II. Moulton anI
Charles O. Bancroft OF Portland. state
Treasurer Pascal T. Gilmore of Bucks
port, Francis L. Senior OF Sanford,
Matthew s. Goodrich of Watervllle
David r. Moulton OF South Portland
and Walter a. Danforth of Bangor The
act gives authority 10 insure any per
son against bodily injury or death by
accident and against disablement re-
sultlng from sickness by every form
OF insurance appertaining thereto; also
to insure against breakage or damage
TO plate glass. local or transit
Authority is given to purchase the
business OF any other Insurance COM
pany and any insurance company Or
ganized or doing business under tho
laws OF Maine Is authorized to make
such transfer to the Maine Insurance
company. The capital stock is TO be
100000 and may be increased To any
amount not exceeding $1,000. 600. The
principal place OF business is TO be i'm
Portland. but business may be trans
acted throughout the United States ana
elsewhere.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-10
SEISMIC SHOCKS
FELT IN AMERICA
AND EUROPE

Williamsport, Pa. Jan. 10.-A series OF
shocks. supposed 10 be earthquakes, We're
felt and heard In this section from 4:45 to
$3.50 o'clock this morning. Buildings shook
so that families were awakened and rum
bling sounds were heard over an area
OF about 20 miles.
NORWAY TREMBLES.
Christiana, Norway, Jan. 10-Two se-
we're earth shocks were felt here at $50
O'Clock this morning. accompanied By
rumblings like thunder.
kilograms received I'm this city show
that the shocks were felt at other towns
In Norway. The disturbances caused con-
siderable alarm. but no damage has been
reported
RUSSIA FEELS TREMORs.
Yekatinburg, Russia, Jan. 10.-The
earth shocks were felt here early this
morning.
The distance between Christiania anG
Nekertnburg is about 1900 miles
TWO DISTINCT SHOCKS.
stockholm. Sweden. Jan. l0.--Two dis
tinct and sharp earth shocks were felt
at several points I'm Sweden at 1:SO this
morning.
Dispatches received from Arvika, Mel
lerud and Stromstad report that the rock
ing or houses at those places caused a
nasty exodus OF the alarmed inhabitants.
FELT AT BALTIMORE
Baltimore, Jan. l0.--Several earth shocks
were felt az a number OF points In Bal
tlmore county, north OF this city, az about
o45 a. IN. today. according TO reports re-
ceived here. The shocks while light were
distinct. and lasted about 10 seconds
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-10
WARREN

Notices are being posted today by Town
Sergeant Drown, in regard to the dog or
dlnance which takes effect the latter part
OF the week Already the dogs are begin
ming 10 be thinned out in the town and
many OF them that were without collars
last week are now wearing them and
are being registered. On the other hand.
from other places where the dog ordi-
nance has been enforced and have been
dropped here and are now running about
the town. While II is claimed that great
many strange dogs are in the town from
having been brought here not many OF
them have been seen during the past
week
The George Halle free library OF this
town is now opened Sundays during the
afternoon for the year and many resi-
dents are pleased with tho fact that the
building is thrown open TO the public for
reading on sundays
Special meetings are being held at the
First Baptist church this week and are
conducted by the pastor. Rev. H. w.
Watien.
A small triangular strip Of land in the
north end OF the town. abutting on North
Main street has been sold to the Warren
Manufacturing company principally for
the purpose Of stralgtening out a bound
airy line
The Young Peoples league OF st. Marks
parish met at the residence OF Mr. and
Mrs. William 8 Bennett yesterday after
noon.
A dance was held in Institute hall last
evening by the Social club. There was a
large attendance. O'Keefe's orchestra
furnished music.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-10
INTERESTING NOTES FROM
BROWN UNIVERSITY

The largest number OF candidates that
ever appeared for the debating team
spoke yesterday I'm the union and at the
men were picked for the dual debates:
Anderson. Boss Branch. Bruce. Chafee,
bennett, Hughes. Hurley. Schlek. SIN
clair. Stone and Taylor. These men Will
compete Saturday. Jan. II.
The trials for the Vaudeville club were
held yesterday and the following men
chosen NJ. Krause. 10. c. II. McCann. 'W:
w ii. Lynn. 10. II. ID. McPhee. 10: IL. w.
Tukesbury 10.
Mrs. Ellery ". Wilson has recently pre-
fented 10 Brown university portrait OF
her father-in-iaw. Mr. George T.. Wilson.
who was the donor OF Wilson hall TO the
university.
Tonight the Sphinx club will meet at s
o'clock in the basement OF South Cas-
well Prof. Ward is 10 address the club on
the Botanical Aspects OF Evolution"
AT a meeting OF the Freshman Debating
society. Tuesday evening Il was an
nounced that the committee had decided
10 take the affirmative side OF the inter-
class question.
Keith Mercier. 10. was taken sick with
diphtheria last Saturday and is now at
the Rhode Island hospital
Within a short time several voluntary
classes for Bible study will be started
The course will be based on a new book
''rhe Social Significance OF the Teachings
OF Jesus by Prof jerks OF Cornell
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-10
A COMPLIMENTARY STAG"
GIVEN PROFESSOR DROZ

Al his home, 19s Adelaide avenue, Elm
wood, Mr.. Theodore A. Droz. gave a
complimentary stag party last evening in
honor OF his brother Prof Carl Droz, one
Of the most prominent musicians OF this
city. The early part OF the evening was
devoted 10 whist and there was n prize
for each one OF the players. win or loose.
Then followed musical hour" In which
Prof Droz and Mr. King demonstrated
their abilities. the former on the plano.
and the latter OF the banjo. The ability
of the other guests was centred mainly In
the manner I'm which they thoroughly en-
joyed the elaborate Dutch lunch that was
served i'm the dining room.
Those present besides the host and guest
OF honor were. Albert A. Remington,
Wilbur Bayer. Morton r Winsor Herr
man Droz. Walter T. Sweet Ralph Grif-
nth. Irving Sayles. Frank Cooper. Mr..
King and Geo. l.. Darte.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-10
THE NEEDS OF THE
CITY FAIRGROUNDS

The report OF the committee on play
grounds has been completed, and will BE-
presented to the city council at the next
meeting OF the two branches. I'm printed
form, containing pictures relative TO the
work done I'm the Fairgrounds
The report ends with the following tug-
gestions by Miss Josephine O'Connor
supervisor OF the Fairgrounds, for next
summers guidance:
we should have more Fairgrounds at
least 10, each fully equipped with appar-
atus. More swings for the babies and
older girls likewise. are needed No
school should be chosen whore repairs are
TO be made. We should like more shade
provided I'm many yards. Wherever pos
sible. a kindergarten should be selected
os 90 have the use OF "A piano. While
there was sufficient work I'm occupations
and games we should like more OF gym.
nastic exercise among the girls This
could be accomplished by an additional
instructor. a woman I'm most cases
Some occupation a. carpentry. fret
saving and Venetian iron work are de-
sirable for the boys TO whom some work
is as beneficial as 10 the girls Graduates
OF the Technical High school could give
this instruction I'm connection with gym
nastic training For this work tools could
be borrowed from the Technical High
school
The senefts OF the baths at America
street make one wish that they were I'm
every building even one shower would
be a boon. Long, narrow boxes should he
provided TO hold the sand which Is wasted
when thrown IN n corner of the ward
There should be sufficient supplies kept
In reserve To be called upon when needed.
For the books. We would like more
juvenile fiction and less geographical and
historical works As Mrs. Misch has sug-
gested / hope that the committee Will
each year offer n cup for the best play
ground exhibit In some special Industrial
branch We have now one FOR hasketball
one for basketry. and one Tor the best
general exhibit by having more trophies
each playground will have "a better chance
Of winning one
FINALLY. We suggest higher salaries for
the instructors, the excellent work done
by this years corps was not sufficiently
enumerated.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-10
SCHOOL LAWS
BEING ENFORCED
IN Gent TRIAL FALLS

During the past few days the factory
and workshops in the city whore children
OF school age under the new law are en-
ployed, and several OF those who come
within the prescribed age limit have been
ordered TO quit work at once. and IL is
evident that they have obeyed the direc-
tions given them.
This bears out the theory advanced by
the members OF the school committee at
the last meeting OF that body in regard
10 this subject The sentiment OF the
members seemed 10 be that IL was the
duty OF the factory inspector to see that
those children who had no right to be
employed In the mills should be looked
after by that official. The matter OF COM
pelling them TO attend the sessions OF the
public or private SCHOOLS is a question for
the truant officer to settle, and since the
visit of the factory inspector the truant
officer has been kept busily engaged I'm
making out work certificates There is
little fear on the part of the school au-
thorities that any great congestion will
occur in any OF the buildings on this
account, as matters can be so adjusted
that sufficient accommodations can be
provided for all OF those who are forced
TO attend the sessions
OFFICERS ELECTED.
Washington lodge, X. OF p, met Tues
day night and elected the following Off
GERS: Chancellor commander Dr. John
A. bennington; vice chancellor. Frederick
f. Phillips; prelate. Albert f. Entwistle:
master OF work. Joseph Z. knight: mas
ter-at-arms. Henry Labonte; keeper OF
record and seal, Joshua Il. Brinton; mas
ter OF finance, Charles w. Arnold: master
OF exchequer, Charles A. Reynolds; In
side guard, Orlando f. Hill; outside
guard, Andrew j. Patt; trustees, William
NJ. Balkcom. Frederick r. Phillips; social
committee, Francis p Frost Frederick Y.
Phillips. and Edward J. German.
PROBATE COURT.
In the probate court yesterday after
noon, Judge Brochu took up the following
matters:
The petition for the allowance Of the
account OF the guardian of the estate OF
Esther Draper was received and contn-
ued.
The petition for the appointment of a
guardian OF the person and estate OF AL
exander Kyle was discontinued.
The petition for sale OF real estate be-
longing TO the estate OF William T. VIC
tory was received and continued
The petition for the appointment of an
administrator of the estate OF Emma
Jane Wood was received and continued
with order OF notice
The petition for the allowance OF the
first account of the executor OF the es-
tate Of Sarah Hart was received and
continued with order of notice.
The inventory of the estate OF John,
George f, Samuel Louisa and William
l.. Mulligan, was received, examined
and ordered filed
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-10
EXPLOSION DESTROYS
A POWDER FACTORY

Hollidaysburg, Pa, Jan. l0.-The plant
and buildings OF the Standard Powder
company OF Pittsburg at Herrell station.
four miles from Holldaysburg were de-
stroycd by an explosion today No lives
were lost
The explosion was caused by n fire
which started in one OF the buildings The
damage will exceed 10000.
Flames now are eating their way to-
ward a storehouse where 5000 kegs Of
powder and two carloads OF dynamite are
stored THAN traffic has been suspended
on the Williamsburg branch OF the Penn
sylvania railroad and the inha b,tantS OF
the Frankstown valley are fleeing 10 the
hills TO find shelter from an anticipated
explosion.
The residence or John Walls. one mile
away and that OF August Cooper were
wrecked by tho force OF thu concussion.
The explosion was heard a distance OF IS
miles.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-10
HOUSE

Representative Dalzell OF Pennsyl-
vania, from the committee on rules.
when In the house today presented n rule
permitting the house. as In committee
OF the whole. to vote on tho questio
whether the grade OF lieutenant general
should cease and determine when the
present lieutenant general retires.
Mr.. DalZell said he believed that the
grade OF lieutenant general should have
ceased with Sheridan lie insisted that
the measure TO abolish the grade was
not aimed at any officer, but was an act
OF simple justice TO those who now hold
that rank The rule was adopted with
out debate and the house went into
committee OF the whole for the further
consideration OF the army appropriation
bill.
Mr.. Hull OF Iowa. chairman OF the
military affairs committee, Immediately
moved to insert into tho bill the fol-
lowing: provided that when the office
OF lieutenant general shall become
vacant. IL shall not thereafter he filed.
but said office shall cease and deter
mine. Provided, further that nothing
I'm this provision shall affect the re-
tired list"
Without debate the provision was
adopted-ayes 81. nays o.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-10
LONG NAME SOCIETY
DIRECTORS MEET

At the regular monthly meeting OF the
directors OF the Rhode Island Society for
the Prevention OF Cruelty TO children to-
day. Ralph G.. Watrous presided
The report Of the home committee
showed that during the past year there
had been iSS children admitted
During the past month there was no
sickness among the children. and through
the generosity OF the Church OF The Ne
diator all attended a concert at the
church on Christmas eve. at which all re-
ceived gifts. The Fourth Baptist sun
day school gave the older children an en-
tertainment. with gifts 90 all and also
sent "a barrel OF flour and canned goods 60
tho home
a committee Of three was appointed.
consisting ~ Gen Elisha ~ Rhodes
Iephaniah Brown and Mrs. stephen ~
Motcalf TO present n list az ths annual
meeting ON Jan. rs. from which the board
~ directors will he chosen FOR the ensu-
ing Near,
Asent ~Thurher then presented his re
port for December.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-10
BURNS TOO SLIGHT
To HAVE CAUSED
FERNALO' DEATH

Jackson. ". H., Jan. t0.-While the Off
cial medical report OF the post mOrtem
examination of the bodies OF George w.
Fernald OF this town and his son, Elmer
r. Fernald. OF Everett Mass will not
be made public until II Is passed upon by
the county solicitor, IL is known here
that the examining physicians believe
there should be further investigation OF
the matter.
This belief is based upon their examina-
ton OF the two bodies. IL Is understood
that the stomachs have been removed and
that Il is very probable that these or
gans will be subjected TO analysis 20 de-
termine the possible presence OF poison.
The inspection OF the body OF Elmer ~.
Fernald who died after he had suffered
from burns. Is said 10 have given To the
physicians reason for the opinion that
death was due TO some other cause than
burning. The burns are said TO have been
too slight TO have caused death in the
opinion OF the physicians.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-10
WILL TRY To GET
VOTE IN SENATE
ON SATURDAY

Washington, Jan. l0-Senator Foraker
gave notice I'm the senate today that he
would try to secure a vote Saturday on
his resolution providing for an investiga-
tion OF the Brownsville riot which re-
suited In the discharge by the president
OF the negro troops OF the 25th infantry.
Senator Tillman gave notice OF n speech
on Saturday on the subject. IL is under
stood that there will be other speeches,
but the Ohio senator announced his pur,
pose 20 try and hold the senate for a vote
on that day after the conclusion Of tho
discussion.
As reported In the senate today the leg
islative, executive and judicial approprla-
ton bill does not contain a provision for
the increase OF the salaries OF the vice
president, the speaker and members OF
the cabinet The house increased the SAL
aries OF each OF these officials TO $1,000
year, but the senate committee on APP
propriations has eliminated the provision.
Senator La Toilette secured the
right of way In tho senate for the bill
limiting the hours OF labor for railway
employees, the vote on which Is set for
today. Immediately after the morning
business had been disposed of he took
the floor to discuss that measure
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-10
Franklin Society Lectures

The Providence Franklin society an
nounces these lectures: Tuesday. Jan. l5.
William H. Kenerson, NJ e. Iron and
Steel" Tuesday, Jan. -, Frederick slo-
cum. Ph. D.. Astronomy OF Today"
Tuesday. Feb. IL. Lester T. Ward. IL. n
"Sympodial Development Tuesday, Feb
26. Joseph Henshall. Mature study at
Home and Abroad"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-10
GOVERNOR GUILD
SUMMONED AS WITNESS

Boston. Jan. 10.--Gov. Guild was served
with papers today ordering him 10 appear
81 witness In the case brought by for
rner Medical Examiner Francis c. Harris
20 restrain Boston newspaper from pub
fishing letter written by pr Harris In
connection with the trial and conviction
of Charles L. Tucker. who was electro
cuted for the murder OF Mabel Page
Tho claim has been made. II Is said.
that the letter Is not the private property
of DR.. Harris, but Is public document.
and IL is understood that Gov. Guild has
been called as witness 20 prove this
contention
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-10
HOUSE IN WHICH
M'K|NLEY DIED
GUTTEO BY FIRE

Buffalo, y. Y, Jan. 10.-The former
residence of John G.. Milburn on Delaware
avenue TO which the late President Nc
Kinley was taken after he was shot at
the Pan-Amerlcan exposition and where
he died, was badly damaged by fire this
morning.
The fire broke out in the linen room and
practically consumed everything within
the four walls. The loss is estimated at
fully $4,000 fully insured The property
had been sold recently by Mr. Mifburn to
Philip NJ. Shannon.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-10
REQUESTS ARE
NOT RECOVERABLE

Paris. Jan. 10.--The separation OF
church and state las given rise to
many suits for the recovery OF modey
bequeathed 10 the church for the jiur-
pose OF creating perpetual endownents
10 provide for the celebration OF masses
for the repose OF ;hc souls OF the de-
parted.
In test case today the court de-
cided that such endowments were no.
recoverable by the heirs OF the depart
ed. but must ultimately go to the in
stitutions destined to receive the prop
erty OF vestries holding bequests as
trustees.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-10
DIES WHILE
ESCORf|NG HER
HUSBAND s BODY

Chicago, Jan. l0-Mrs. Edwin III. Smith
OF Denver died I'm the Union station yes
terday just after being removed from a
train in IA baggage car on which was
her husbands body.
The painful duty OF bringing the body
halfway across the continent that Il
might be buried in Baltimore. their home
city was too much for Mrs. Smiths
strength. The train which she intended
20 take for the East bore two coffins in
stead OF one.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-10
FEAR FOR SAFETY OF
GASOLINE DORIES

Provincetown. Mass, Jan. 1O.-One Raso-
lene dory was towed into port today by
the Wood End life-saving crew after it's
two occupants had passed hard night In
the harbor with the supply OF gasoene
exhausted and the life-savers are search
ing for two other similar dories which
have been missing since yesterdays gale
one OF the two missing boats Is manned
by Herbert Cahoon and Frank Bassett
and the other by two Portuguese whose
names are not known. II is feared that
they may have foundered in the storm
OF Yesterday.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-10
MILLER. COULD NOT
MEET HIS OBLIGATIONS

New York. Jan. l0.--The failure OF W.
X. Miller OF Belton, Tex, a member OF
the New York cotton exchange to meet
his financial obligations to member Of the
exchange was announced today.
Miller's obligations, which It Is said
will not exceed 10000 were banances due
on closed contracts The announcement OF
the suspension had no effect on the mar
k-t
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-10
CHIEF Of THE
GENDARMES IS
SHOT TO DEATH

Lodz Russian Poland, Jan. l0.-Col.
Patko Andrieff chief OF the gendarmes
OF the Lodz district was shot and
killed this morning on Pouldniowa
street passing infantry patrol fred
volley at the assassin. but only
wounded several innocent onlookers.
The assassin escaped
Pouldniowa street was closed by
troops and the police began making a
strict search OF all the houses fronting
upon IL.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-10
JUDGE ASKS
FOR TROOPS TO
PROTECT HIM

Lexington, XIV. Jan. lO-special Judge
Carnes. trying James Hargls. Edward
Callahan. John Smith and John Abncr
for the assassination OF Or J. r. Cox, at
Jackson. Breathritt county. four years
ago, lnte last night wired Gov. Beckham
asking that 80 soldiers be sent TO guard
him against assassination.
Judge Carnes says his life is i'm danger.
civil authorities being powerless 20 pro-
tect him. Jackson is filled with armed
mon.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-10
Water Works Officers

At the annual meeting OF the Bristol
and Warren Water Works company
yesterday afternoon officers elected
were as follows: Directors. Col Samuel
r. Colt, William T. G. Wardwell. Ben
jamin n. Martin. Edwin a. Cady az a
Charles H. Manchester. president Col.
Samuel r. Colt, secretary. BENJAMIN g.
Martin; treasurer. Charles H. Man
chester
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-10
8 DAYS OVERDUE;
No T|D|NGS Of
STEAMER PONCE

New York. Jan. l0.--Although nine days
have elapsed since the steamer Ponce
was due to arrive At this port from Porto
Rico. no news OF the missing ship had
been received today. Reports OF supposed
wireless messages supposed TO have come
from Ponce which carries no wireless ap-
paratus we're not taken seriously. The
hopes OF the officers OF the company were
fixed today on the continued failure OF
the steamer Maracas TO arrive from Trim
idad
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-10
Emergency Appropriation

Springfield. ~. Jan. l0.-Gov. Denecn
sent special message 90 the legislature
today recommending an emergency appro-
priation Of $4,000 for the purpose OF pre-
pairing ana trying a suit against the Him
ois Central Railway company 20 collect
back taxes
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-10
COLEY SUCCEEDS TAYLOR
AS GEN. PASSENGER ACT.

New Haven. Conn. Jan. 1o--Announco-
rnent was made az the Offices of the New
York. New Haven and Hartford Railroad
company today OF the appointment of p
G. Coley as general passenger agent or
the Now England Navigation company.
Mr.. Coley succeeds .. " Taylor who
has resigned 20 accept service with an
other company. The new agents orce
will be AZ Pier 10. North River. New
York
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-10

Ernest Charpentier has sued Arthur
" Potter 20 recover 5000 for personal
Injuries received at Apponaug on Dec
1908. when he was run down by de-
fendant's automobile and claims 10
have been severely injured wasl.
fngton n Prescott IL his attorney
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-10
Awful Town

Ambiing Andrew-Turn back pal. turn
back, This town you're a-comin' 10 l.
awful
Chilly Nvtee-Wot's wrong with it,
Ambling Andrew-W'y everybody keeps
= dog there's three cooking schools n
soap factory. an the towns name is
Bath.-Illustrated Bite