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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-30
E. H. SOTHERN PLAYS
HERE NEXT WEEK

The seats were placed on sale this morn-
iiis for the engagement of Mr.. T.. III. soth-
ern at the Providence Opera House next
week. Mr.. Sothern will appear In
repertoire OF his strongest plays and
giving four characterfzations in which he
Is seen to the very best advantage Mr.
Sothern will open his engagement here
with lord Dundreary," the character
created and written by his father the late
E A Sothern, and which made the sue
cess of the play Our American Cousin
as Tom Taylors comedy was called fifty
years ago
Tuesday night Mr. sothern will appear
as Francois Vlllon in "If 1 Were King"
which is. perhaps. the public's favorite of
all the romantic creations which MIR.
Sothern has given TO the stage. "The Fool
Hath Said There Is No God" will be
played on Wednesday night. This play os
revolutionary Russia, was written by
Laurence Irving. and Is one of the strong
cSt OF its kind that has ever been offered
before an American public. Mr. Sathern
is cast for the role OF Rodion Raskolui-
ken, the student dreamer, who thought
that he was justified I'm committing mur-
der In order to save the soul and the
Dooy OF pure girl from the dastardly
grasp of besiia. Russian Landlord.
Hamlet Will oe played, by special
request. on Saturday night
The fun repertoire for the week Is az
follows Monday and Thursday nights ana
Saturday matinee, Lord Dundreary,'.
Tuesday night. ''If Were King: We'd
nescay and Friday evenings. .'The Fool
Hath Said Tehere Is No God" and Satur
day right, Hamlet"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-30
CLASS OF 1905
HOLDS BANQUET
At THE VEsUV|0

Last Saturday evening at Hotel vesu-
vio nearly 30 members OF the class of 1906,
Brown university, assembled for a ban
quet. As this Is tn efirst occasion since
their graduation three years ago that so
many OF the class have come together.
much time was spent in renewing old ac-
quaintances. and the spirit Of good fell
lowship ran nigh.
The songs and cheers were given with
all the Zest OF undergraduate days and
the whclo event went with the swing that
characterzes college mans affair.
The gathering was I'm anticipation OF
the triennial reunion next June, which,
from all indications, promises 20 be a very
successful time.
William Spicer Jr, acted as toastmas-
ter, and introduced the speakers. who
received much applause.
Granville Meader outlined the plans Of
the triennial committees. Newton Hutch
ison spoke on "Frenzied Finance" Jack
McGeough entertained his hearers with
witty remarks on the subject. "Ihe Love
OF Law and the Law OF Love" Ernest
Lewis. who Is soon to sail for Italy to
take advantage Of his scholarship. said n
few words OF farewell.
Haywood Butler. who is about to be
married. was the last speaker.
The singing Of Alma Mater brought
the evening 10 a close.
r. ID. Kettner was chairman OF the
committee uf arrangements.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-30
POLES FINED
FOR LAW BREAKING

Judge Stearns IN 'perior court to-
day in imposing fine. men indicted for
infractions of the law growing out of a
Polish wedding and also of christening
of n young Polish American stated he
was not establishing a precedent in such
cases.
The two cases of this nature first to
come before his honor were those OF
Thomas Chrostowski and Leopold Chros-
towski, who were indicted for assaults
with dangerous weapons on Frank Bo.
gansky.
The Chrostowskis attended a Polish
wedding and got very angry becaust
Frank danced with the prettiest girl, not
excepting the bride. I'm attendance at the
festivities. One OF the Shrowstowskis
threw a glass at Frank sand the other
used a knife on Frank. AS the results
were not serious the attorney general de-
clared he would be satisfied with the I'M
position OF fines.
Judge Stearns then imposed n fine OF
SIS and costs on each of the Chroskow-
skis. Some half hour or so after the inn
position OF these sentences. Felix Kone-
ski pleaded nolo to a like charge of as
sault with dangerous weapon. The at
torney general explained that Felix COM
mitted his offense at a Polish christening
According to the story told by the state S
witnesses Felix after having some words
with another man waited for the man 10
come out and then attacked him with a
glass. Felix had never violated the law
before and II was suggested that q fine
would meet the ends OF justice.
In imposing fine of $35 and costs Judge
Stearns made the remarks about prece-
dents.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-30
WARREN WILL
NOT REVOKED,
COURT RULES

In the case OF Elizabeth Bates, admin
istratrix. VS.. James Hooking. executor,
the supreme court today handed down an
opinion overruling the superior court,
This controversy Is over the estate left
by Peter Warren, late OF Pawtucket.
Warren made four Wills and Il is the
third will that is involved in the matter
passed upon by the supreme court today.
The second and fourth will were destroy
cd by the testator.
Whether the third will was revoked by
the executor OF the fourth was the ques-
tion before the supreme court. "A justice
OF the superior court so decided and eX-
ceptions were taken to such decision. The
fourth will contained clause expressly
revoking all wills made before IL.
Judge Debois, who writes the opinion
of the supreme court, says among other
things:
''The statutory provisions In revocation
by will properly executed like will are
neither identified nor interchangeable.
They differ materially in that the former
relates TO will while the latter does
not One look toward the future, while
the other regards the present. The writ
ing declaratory OF an intention to- revoke
is evidence OF n present intention and
when executed becomes OF itself a COM
plete revocation. But the revocation by
will takes effect only when the, will of
which it forms a part becomes effective.
and that can never be in the lifetime OF
the testator. For these reasons we are
constrained TO hold that the superior
court erred I'm directing the jurors to re-
turn a verdict for the appellant"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-30

Boston. Dec. 30.-secretary OF War VII
Ham VI Taft made his first public utter
ance since his world-circling tour In this
city today. Although coming 10 Boston
principally as the guest OF the Mer-
chants association. Secretary Taft con-
sented 10 meet many persons In other
walks OF life and a program which In
cluded brief address TO leading minis
ters at the regular Monday morning
gathering OF Congregational divines,
rYpon leaving the train from Washing
ton at a. m Secretary Taft was driven
10 the home OF Samuel Carr Boston
banker. and a relative OF Mrs. tart
There breakfast was served. but only a
few persons outside the immediate fam
lily were present
An hour or two later several members
OF the executive committee of the Mer-
chants association called at the Carr
residence IN connection with the banquet
In the evening. IL was expected that a
brief automobile ride would occupy an
hour during tho forenoon. before the
ministers meeting, but a heavy rain
storm prevented.
Progress in the Philippines. politically
educationally and sanitary. all tending
toward ultimate self-government. was the
basis or the address OF Secretary OF War
William H. Taft before the Boston min
listers.
For more than an hour. Mr.. Tart held
his audience as he reviewed the history
of the American acquisition OF the Phil
ippines, the conditions which were found
there the struggle with Aguinaldo. the
pacifcation, the work OF education and
the policy OF the American government
toward the Inhabitants OF the islands He
spent considerable time In answering the
claims Of the so-called anti-Imperialists
whose advocates he seemed TO regard as
being mostly from this city. and said that
with only seven per cent OF the inhabit-
ants sufficiently educated to understand
selfrgovernment, IL would be dangerous
20 give the islands over at this time. He
placed ultimate self-government not earl
fer than a generation or perhaps two OF
them.
He said that great progress had been
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-30
BARGE IDA
SINKS OFF
POINT JUDITH

The barge Ida. after her matches had
been torn away by the waves, sank early
lllis morning of Point Judith.
Eer captain. William A. Demers. of this
city. pluckily stuck by his craft until
all hope of assistance from the other
barges In the tow had gone and then
abandoned her short time before she
foundered.
The signals of distress were seen only
by Capt. Davis of the neighboring barge
Jennie. but the condition of his vessel
rrecluded his lending a helping hand and
all that he could do was to burn papers
to attract attention OF the captain OF the
tug ahead.
After the Ida sank the hawser which
connected her with the Jennie was cut
and this left the latter boat at the mercy
'of the wind and waves. To keep her
fTcm going ashore Capt Davis anchored.
but finally was taken off with his wife by
the life savers from Point Judith.
The barges were n portion of a string
OF FIVE that were being hauled 10 Eastern
ports by the tug G. B. Sanford. Capt.
William Brennan OF the Scully line. The
tow was made up OF barges Hurricane.
Capt. William Whalen, of Perth Amboy,
N. j.; Pioneer, Capt. John Johnson. OF
this city; Julia, Capt. James English;
Jennie, Capt. William Davis. OF Jersey
City, and Ida, Capt. william A. Demers.
OF this city. Strung along behind the
Sanford, the barges left St. George. s. L..
on Dec. a. and slowly moved UP the
sound.
AT o'clock this morning the tow ar
rived off Point Judith breakwater with
the wind blowing 30 miles an hour from
the southeast. There was nasty ,choppy
sea running and the tug had much diff
Guilty in keeping her tow Strengthened
out
Capt. Demers signalled by loud blasts
of his fog horn for assistaAce. but his
signals were not heard on any OF the
other craft except on the Jennie. Capt.
Davis of that barge at once made a
large paper torch, which he ignited to at
tract the attention OF the tugs crew.
Several of these flares were burned, but
without receiving any response, either
from the other barges. the tugs or from
the shore. Finding that his calls for as
main aboard meant death, Capt. Demers
| at $40 O'Clock launched his 15-foot dory
and attempted to reach the barge direct
! ly ahead of him I'm the string.
The wind and waves rendered this i'm
possible, and he finally headed his small
| boat for the shore, which was about two
| miles distant. After he had cast off from
the barge he found that his boat was
without thole pins. and he could do but
little more than paddle his dory land
ward. and IL was nearly two hours be-
| fore he reached the beach.
The Ida had 713 tons of coal consigned
| TO the naval station at Newport. Capt.
| Demers' home is at 10 Blanding street,
where he has an invalid wife. The Jen-
| ME was consigned to Pardee & Young
| at Fall River. the Pioneer was billed for
| New Bedford. and the Hurricane to the
| Bowenville Coal company at Fall River.
/ All the barges belonged to the Scully
| line.
| Capt. Demers lost a Boston bull terrier
| valued at $50 and considerable money
and clothing that he was unable to secure
when he left his barge.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-30
LINER STOPS
WHILE SURGEON
SAVES 4 LIFE

New York, Dec. 3O.--In a 70-mile gale
the pannonia of the Cunard line. slowed
down while an operation for appendicitis
was performed on board. This Is said to
be the first operation OF its kind ever per-
formed at sea and took place on the
night of Dec. %.
The patient was Robert Law, coal
passer, one OF those the first-classtpas-
sengers seldom see.
Yet had he been millionaire no great
er consideration could have been shown
I'm the effort TO save his life. IL Is be-
lieved that he will recover.
The Pannonia comes from the Austrian
and other Mediterranean ports. The Aus
trian government demands that when a
ship sails with more than 900 emgrants
from Austria there shall be an additional
surgeon. So In addition 10 DR.. j. Fraser
Orr there was DR. Torok Hendrix aboard.
After leaving Gibraltar Law fell Ill on
the night OF Dec. % II was decided that
only an operation could save his life
The gale that had been blowing all day
became almost n hurricane. IL was In the
face OF the weather that the operation
was performed. The ships hospital was
fitted out for the task.
Capt Irvine agreed TO do all In his
power. He thought that. although the
ship would roll IL her engines were prac-
tically stopped, Il would be easier for the
surgeons 90 work. So when the patient
was carried to the table the engines were
slowed.
1T will take an hour" said the physi-
clans
Then we will lay as quiet as possible
and will try 10 let her ride easy for an
hour" declared the captain. who, glanc-
ing at his watch. went on the bridge and
gave the signal.
For an hour the ship. making no head
way. but rolling like log, was held 20
her course. Dr. Hendrix gave the anaes-
thetc and DR.. orr handled the knife.
Time and again the ship rolled and the
surgeon had to wait
Finally the operation was finished.
Then the surgeons said that another hour
would have cost the man his life. Ten
minutes before midnight Or. Orr began
the less difficult task OF sewing up the
wound.
lie sent word TO the captain that all
was over. Meanwhile the news that the
operation was under way had spread
throughout the ship. At eight bells came
the signal 10 60 ahead and the tremor
told all that II was ended. Interest was
not satisfied until DR.. Orr came up and
announced that the operation was sue
cessful. Successful" he said, and n
cheer broke out.
Law Is still In tho ships hospital. but
will be placed in an institution here as
soon as he can be moved
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-30
YAWL ASHORE;
SIGN OF WRECK

New York, Dec. 3O-A vessels yaA
boat. which came ashore at the Harvey
Cedars life saving station near Barnegat,
y. j., today, gave further evidence OF a
disaster at sea off that place. Steamers
arriving at this port have already re-
ported sighting near Barnegat the mast
OF a submerged schooner aud five-mast
ed vessel abandoned. with jibboom
broken off. but with all except her head
sails set. The two vessels were in coll
lision. The fate OF the crews Is In
doubt but one OF them may have left
their vessel In the yawl which came
ashore at the Harvey Cedars station
The yawl was 22 feet long and contained
four oars, mast and two davit fall
blocks. indicating that IL was cut away
from some vessel In haste. The boat was
painted white with green bottom and
the builders name stamped on Ter hull
is ''R A. Morgan, Connecticut"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-30
RABBI SCORES
Pres. ELIOT
Of HARVARD

Boston. Dec. so-Answering the recent
remarks of President Charles w. Eliot. OF
Harvard university, TO a society OF Jewish
young men at the college. whom he ad-
vised 10 join the militia in order 10 regain
the ancient martial spirit OF Israel. Rabbi
Charles Fleischer. during sermon at the
new Temple Israel. on commonwealth
avenue. Sunday. said in part:
"I was shocked, few days ago. to read
President Eliot's advice to the Jews. lie
said that the Jews were inferior TO others
An physical development and In stature,
and he suggested that the young men Join
the militia and cultivate the martial spirit
OF their ancestors.
ain No far as President Eliot pleaded
for physical development and an out-of-
doors life, cordially sympathize with MS
idea. But when President Eliot harks
back to the glorious times when the Jews
had a martial spirit, the loss of whichsh
deplores, then. as a jew. IA an American
as a man, protest against his mtterance.
s.Furthernore, ! appeal from President
FlSot momentarily intoxicated with tho
strong drink OF the modern military mad
moss. 10 President Eliot. the sober judge
OF eternal values. and the leader
among the lovers OF mankind.
'~The Harvard sage errs In asserting
that there Is no reason why the Jews
should not make good fighters.
There happens TO be the best OF
reasons. The Jew has got out OF the habit
OF fighting. He has iost the primitive
mans desire 90 kin. because he has so
long been civilized You can't brutalize
him again.
The crying shame OF christendom is In
che continuance of the war spirit and Its
Increasing armamants. even while profess
sing loudly its allegiance to Prince of
Peace, and its loyalty TO a God OF Love.
II am happy 60 fell that, In the main.
PRESIDENT E,hots appeal TO the Jews must
be in vain because, by long tradition cul-
ninafing In now native instinct, your
average Jew believes that Israers mis-
sion Is peace"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-30
Heavy Earthquake Recorded

washington, Dec 30.-A very heavy
earthquake was recorded on the instru-
ments at the coast and geodotic survey
observatory at Chalenham. Md, this
mornna The maximum displacement
was GA millmetres.
The weather bureau issued the follow
ing bulletin:
a distinct earthquake OF considerable
Intensity was recorded by the seismo-
graphs at the weather bureau this morn
ing, commencing at 1888 a m. and last
ing for over an hour. Tho first prelim-
mary trefnors continued for four minutes
and rs seconds and the strongest motion
occurred at 1915 a. m, at which time the
actual movement OF the ground at Wash
ington was afout hve millimetres.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-30
GENERAL APPROVAL
OF RECEIVERS PLAN

Senator Rathbone Gardner co-receiver
Of the Union Trust company. was asked
this morning in regard TO rhe general att
titude of those who had spoken TO him
about the reorganization plan ard said:
The general expression, so far as
have found, IL favorable. Certain points
have been criticised. but these. / think,
can be remedied. The criticism does NOT
affect the general scope OF the plan. how
ever"
the scheme individually and will meet tho
latter part OF the week, probably next
Thursday, to express their formulated
views I'm the matter.
In many cases the practice OF selling
bank books at a sacrifice has been stop
ped
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-30
SECRETARY TAFT TALKS
TO BOSTON MINISTERS

made In the last five years but that the
movement OF education has been held
back by lack of funds lie hoped that the
islands would not be given up entirely 10
sugar or 20 tobacco industry, because
both are controlled more or less by poll
ties OF the business world He considered
that the hemp industry was the most lu-
crative; while he strongly advocated the
removal OF the tariff in this country on
sugar and tobacco from the Phinpplnes'
Mr. Taft spoke earnestly. and with
much emphasis, as II he was thoroughly
familiar with the existing conditions, as
well as being hopeful OF the future.
He was warmly greeted by the auoi-
ence and several leading diyines who
spoke briefly before him, referred 10 his
political future and expressed the hope
that he might be president
The principal object OF Mr.. Tafts VISIT
10 Boston was the fulhllment OF his prom
Use 10 speak this evening before the Mer-
chants association, but reaching the city
several hoars before that event, ne con-
sented 10 address the ministers, and TO at
tend reception at the Elyslum clup'
Jewish organization.
Retween times ne was the personal
guest of Samuel Carr, a prominent busl-
ness man.
pilgrim hall i'm the Congregational build
ing, was completely filled by ministers OF
all denominations when Secretary Taft
reached the platform.
TAFT INTRODUCED.
Rev. Allen A. Stockdale OF the Union
church OF this city, and moderator for the
ministers meeting. asked Rev. Dr. joseph
Anderson OF New Haven, member or the
Yale corporation, with Secretary Iait' 10
introduce hls college mate.
MIR. Taft referred TO Boston being the
home OF many anti-imperialists, all OF
whom urged immediate independence,
notably Ficke Warren. who Is now In
Manila. Mr.. Taft's argument against
such action was based on the ground that
the Iilipinos were not sufficiently edu-
Gated.
At the conclusion Of his address Mr..
Taft was accorded n vote OF thanks.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-30
HAMMERSTEIN HALES.
ALBANI TO COURT

Boston, Dec. 30.--Folowing last week 5
arrest OF Carlos Albani, the opera tenor,
I'm a civil suit brought by Oscar Hammer
stein OF New York for alleged breach OF
contract. a bill OF complaint came. before
the federal district court filed by Hah-
merstein, and asking that Albani be re-
strained from singing in this country and
be compelled to pay $4,000 TO Hammer
stein. The petition alleges that Albani in
his contract with Hammerstein made the
agreement that in case of a breach OF con-
tract the one breaking the contract should
pay the other $4,000 damages.
Judge Lowell ordered that Albani ap-
pear i'm court on Friday next to show
cause why the petition should not be
granted.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-30
BUT FOUR ARRESTS
OVER THE SABBATH

The low record day for arrests during
this year was undoubtedly yesterday
when from s O'Clock In the morning un-
tIl the similar hour To-Day but four peo-
pla I'm the whole city were arrested.
Two who were arrested for being dis
orderly on the street were later discharg-
ed from arrest. Another who was ar
rested for being drunk was Identified as
Patrick Dugan. a fugitive from the state
workhouse. and he was sent back there
TO complete his sentence The fourth
person was woman vagrant who FOR
her own good was sentenced 10 the state
workhouse this morning by the district
court.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-30
EQUITY MATTERS
AND DEMURRERS

Presiding Justice Sweetland In the SUI
peror court today heard equity matters
and demurrers Including the following:
Camille Calaluca ct ais. VS. Joseph Me-
Kenna. This was G bill to restrain re-
spondent from foreclosing a mortgage up
on complainants real estate. Heard on
bill, answer and proofs.
Thomas Georgette VS.. Thomas vam-
belle. Suit for dissolution OF copartnership
Heard on complainants prayer for pre-
liminary injunction and for temporary re-
ceiver
Frieda Sommer VS.. Joseph Sommer. This
petition for divorce is denied and dis
missed
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-30
lEv. ]. K. COOKE
IS LOCATED IN
San FRANCISCO

San Francisco. Dec. so-The Call pub
fishes today an interview with the Rev.
Jere Knode Cooke. formerly pastor OF
st. Georges church at Hampstead. l.. l..
who. II In alleged. left his wife some
eight months ago. eloping with i7-year-
old heiress named F1oretta whaley. The
couple have been located II is said. at a
nat at 1899 Green street In this city,
while a search has been going on for
them all over the country.
A child has been born 10 them during
the interval. The rector has been work.
ing es a painter and decorator and partly
at hard manual labor for the support OF
himself, his companion and the child. lie
had. II Is said. lived quietly in Los An
eeles before coming here after he had left
the east
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-30
SHEET METAL
WORKERS ELECTION

The Sheet Metal Workers, Local No. 81
at Its last meeting elected the following
officers: Charley Prue. president: William
Taylor. vice president: Joseph Rogers,
corresponding secretary; Frank Park
hurst, financial secretary; Peter McDon-
nell. treasurer; Cahrles Strand, warden:
N. o. Thorp, business agent.
The local Is 10 have a special meeting
and smoker on Jan- Z, at which time seven
candidates will be initiated and the Off
GERS will be Installed.
There will be a smoke talk and an en-
tertainment. There Is some talk OF chang
ing the meeting night to the second apd
fourth Tuesday nights