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Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-18
PRINCESS THREATENS DIVORCE
ON GROUNDS OF DESERTIoN

PARIS, Sept. 1.-THE princess de
Broglie wife of Prince Robert de Bro
glie, announced today that she intend
ed to bring suit for divorce against her
husband on the ground of desertion.
She will also begin an action against
her husbands parents to obtain an al
loWance for her baby girl.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-18
BRYAN INVITED TO MEET
TAFT AT CELEBRATION

cALEsBURG, ILL.,, Sept. 17.--An Of
fetal invitation was today extended to
William j. Bryan to come to Galesburg
october and appear on the same plat
form with william Taft at the semi
centennial celebration of the Lincoln
Douglas debate in this city.
The executive committee In charge OF
the celebration will hold a meeting to-
night and take up the question of ar
ranging a joint debate between the two
candidates
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-18
RAWHIDE MAN ACQUITTED
OF EMBEZZLEMENT CHARGE
Prisoner Shows Money Was Used to
Build New Water Power Plant
and Note Was Made Pay
able to Himself

CHICAGO. Sept. 17--Thomas
Kearns of Rawhide, New, accused by
James O'Brien. president of the Kearns
No. 2 Gold Mining company, of en-
bezzling $500 of the company's funds,
was acquitted in the municipal court
today.
Judge Gemmil held the evidence
agai. st Kearns was insufficient
Kearns explained that the money had
been used for a new water power plant
built for the mining company and that
he had made out note for the amount
nayable to himself. This note he said,
is not due until next month.
MIR Kearns at first after his arrest
y ~ekressed his purpose of returning
ssAediately to Nevada, but later con-
MAed to go into court here. He will
ad& hue his pleasure jaunt interrupt
Cd his incarceration.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-18
HUGHES AND CHANLER MEET
AT SYRACUSE STATE FAIR
Rival Candidates for Governorship of
New York Greeted by Cheers from
Immense Crowd at Flag
Raising

SYRACUSE, <. Y, Sept. 17.-Gover-
nor Hughes and Lieutenant Governor
Chanler, meeting here today at the
state fair on the common ground of
their official duties to the state, re-
ceived The enthusiastic plaudits of
probably the largest crowd that ever
gathered within the grounds.
Governor Hughes and Mr.. Chanler
met at a fag-raising at the academy
OF the Sacred Heart in this city early
in the forenoon. The tribute of cheers
to the rival candidates when they ap-
peared upon the platform, where Gov
ernor Hughes formally dedicated the
new Manufacturers and Liberal Arts
building, probably was more personal
than political.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-18
QUINBY is NOMINATED BY
MARGIN OF FIVE BALLOTS

CONCORD, N. H., Sept. 1.-THE
political strife which split the Repub-
lican party in New Hampshire into
three factions came TO an end today
when Henry B. Quinby was nominated
for governor by the Republican state
convention in session in this city.
Two ballots were necessary for a
choice and Quinby had margin on the
second of only five votes.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-18
CHOLERA SITUATION IN
MANILA IS IMPROVING
Last Report Shows Twenty-Five Cases
and Twelve Deaths, with
Only Four New
Gases

MANILA, Sept. IS (noon) The
cholera continues to recede. During the
twenty-four hours ending at 8 o'clock
this morning there were twenty-five
cases and twelve deaths. Only four
cases were reported this forenoon.
One hundred additional inspectors
were enlisted today in a united effort
to stamp out the disease before the
Atlantic fleet arrives, and there is every
reason to believe that it will be sue
cesSfil
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-18
FIND BODY OF MAN
WHO STRAYED FROM HOME

SEATTLE. Wash. Sept. 17.-Straying
away from his home in Seattle during
fit of mental alteration last May,
and wandering aimlessly about in the
thick woods of the vicinity of Ken
more, little mill town north of Lake
Washington, where he was lost and
finally died after starvation, the body
of Minden S. Wasson was found and
identified by his brother-in-law, w. s.
Thomas.
Wasson was a teamster and leaves
two small daughters.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-18
GRANpsTAND coLLAPsEs
AND SEVERAL ARE INJURED

PUEBLO. Col, Sept. 17.--At 1:45 this
afternoon, at the state fair grounds,
one of the public stands collapsed and
several hundred persons were precipi-
tated TO the ground.
one man by the name of Mahn was
seriously injured and taken to ST.
Mary's hospital. and several others
were slightly injured.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-18
The Big Exclusive Piano House

Open every night this week. so
pianos. Special room. Is different
makes. Your choice for $195. Not one
worth less than $3.50 and many worth
$3.50. No cash required. but for every
dollar paid up to $50 inside of 30 days
we will give receipt for twice the
amount. Bartlett Music Co. 231
Broadway. opp. City Hall. 9-13-x
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-18
Camps DESTROYED

PORT ARTHUR, Ont, Sept. 17.-Per-
sons arriving from Pigeon river today state
that camps Nos and 10 of the Pigeon
River Lumber company had been entirely
burned in the bush fires and that Moorng
camp on the Arrow river had been entirely
wiped cut. Farmers had to fight for days
to save their homes
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-18
PARIS POLICE ARREST
SAN FRANCISCO THIEF

PARIS, Sept. 1.-THE police have
arrested an alleged thief who went
under the name of S. Pelisdorf of San
Francisco. According to the police
Pelisdorf is wanted in every capital in
Europe He made a speciality of steal
ing bank collectors wallets. substi-
tuting empty wallets therefor.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-18
Sunday ExcnraIona

The Southern Pacific sells tickets at haif
rates to ali points east as far as Beaumont
and return. good only on Sunday. also on
Santa Ana branch Fare to Riverside and
Groves" s2.O5. Beaumont. s2.45 and others
Information at city ticket office. 500 South
spring street. corner Sixth. or Arcade sta
ticn.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-18
Picks Up MESSAGES

MANILA, Sept. 1.-THE army wire
less telegraph station here picked up
messages from the hospital ship Relief
and the tender Yankton at o'clock
this morning. The messages state that
the two vessels will arrive in Manila
haY hY noon.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-18
we Want II All

Thirty days considered. cash We want
all the piano business for the rest of
the month. We are generally willing
to divide but 300 pianos must be sold.
No money required, but 50 for 81 for
cash in 80 days, as advertised Bart
lett Music Co.. 231 Broadway, opp,
City Hall. - 9-13-x
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-18
Killed in Elevator

SACRAMENTO, Sept. 17.--Raymond Bor-
ghesi. laborer, aged 80 years, a resident
of Yolo county. accidentally killed in
the Southern Pacific railroad shops in this
city today. He fell down elevator shaft
and stunned and descending car
crushed him to death.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-18
Plaque is Over

GUAYAQU1L. Ecuador. Sept. 17.-The bu-
bonic plague in Guayaquil is now over,
the last patient having been discharged
from the hospital yesterday Neither are
there any cases OF yellow fever here now.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-18
Forest Fires RAGE

PERRY SOUND. Ont. Sept i7.--An al
most impenetrabe veil of smoke hangs
the whole north country and forest
fires continue TO rage with undiminished
fury Many villages threatened.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-18
Prominent Lawyer Dies

CHICAGO, Sept. Ill. A. Knickerbocker,
well known Chicago lawyer. who was
prominent in reconstruction days after the
great fire of 1871 died yesterday at the
Hotel Warner. his home for a number
of years.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-18
ples at MonasterY

DUNKIRK, N. Y, Sept. 1.-THE Rev.
John Baudenili. formerly provincial of the
Passonist Fathers In the United States
and Mexico. died at the Passionist monas-
terry here today. He was born at Genoa
seventy-two years ago.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-18
Temhlor n GuavanulI

GUAYAQUII4 Ecuador, Sept. IA vio-
lent earthquake shock was experienced in
this city this morning 1t caused great
panic among the people, but there was no
loss of life and the resultant damage was
trifling.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-18
Seminary Dedicated

CATsKILL. N. Y. Sept. 17--In the pres
ence OF large assemblage OF Catholics the
Franciscan seminary here was dedicated
today by Archbishop Falcenlo, apostolic
delegate to the United States.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-18
Immigration Figures

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-THE total
immigration during August was 27,7S3,
while during August, 1907, the immi-
grafton numbered 9S,S25
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-18
TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS
7-olstoy Honored

ST PETERSBURG. Sept. 17.-count Leo
Toistoy has been elected to honorary mem
bership in the faculty OF the University
of st. Petersburg.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-09
APP0NAUG

In the appointment OF Barber Commis-
sloner wathey 10 the position ef deer
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-09
MISS MALONEY TO :
WED AGAIN IF RELEASED

New York Jan. 9.--Papers were server
Yesterday on Arthur Herbert Osborne the
Young New York broker In an action 10
annual his marriage with Helen Eugene
Naloney. daughter OF Martin Maioney
the Philadelphia millionaire and papai
marquis. -
The actio mis- for the purpose OF eha.
Hing Miss .Maloney to wed with thS
blessings of Rome, Samuel GARRISON W.
Youthful Englishman with whom sne
eloped Oct ] of last year. the courts
have been asked to annual the MaioheY-
osborne marriage as the result OF series
of conferences between Mr.. Maloney anu
high dignitaries of the Roman Cathohc
chruch. ,,n,,
II comes also a sa sequel TO meeting
between the Maloney family and youns
osborne last week In philadelphia A.
this meetin git was agreed that the cnlu
hood marriage of the millionaires uausn
Ter and the Princeton student. tow years
ago. should be wiped from the recoras.
Both Miss Maloney and Mr. osporne
are said To have confessed tnat uiell
wedding was a mock affair and that e~acn ~
regarded IL at the time as no more ti'an
n toxic. For the purpose OF avolding pup
llcity. a new attorney, A. L. fiunnss' ~,
"a BROAD street. was called In, ana lhe
case placed nj his hahos'
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-09
NORTH SLITUATE

a farmers institute was held las. even
ing under the auspices of the State Agri-
cultural society at the Congregational
church. Prof. G.. X. Graham of the Con-
necticut Agricultural college gave a talk
on egg producing. Prof. Graham favored
dry foods altogether and claimed that
water was unnecessary in winter, in fact
his views were radically different from
those usually set forth.
f. NJ. Clark talked on apple culture and
described his cold storage plant estab-
lished at a cost OF one thousand dollars.
As Mr.. Clark is successful apple man
himself his views seemed well worth. con-
sdering.
Preparations are being made for an old
folks concert to be given on the evening
OF Feb. 22.
AT the regular meeting of ]. c. Nichols
post, No. ~, @. A. r., the following Off
GERS were installed: Commander, Henry
Bucklin: senior vice commander, Samuel
Goldsmith; junior vice commander, Henry
Nye; adjutant, Charles Whitman; quar-
termaster, Charles Tucker; surgeon, Syl-
vester Cole; chaplain. Frank Carr; offi-
Ger OF the day, John Taylor; officer of the
guard, James Edwards; quartermaster
surgeon, James Harvey. The officers were
Installed by Past Commander Tucker. Fol-
lowing this the Officers OF the RELIEF corps
were Installed by Past President Tucker.
They were: President. Mary Salisbury;
vice commanders, Minnie Steere and
Ella Baxter; secretary, Amy Mason:
treasurer, Julia Hill. conductor, Maud
Harvey: guard, Bertha Nichols; assistant
guard. Ada Randall: assistant conductor,
Cora Whitman. A collation. was served
and very pleasant social time enjoyed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-09
UNION TRUST
Reorganization
PLAN FURTHERED

The attorneys appointed as committee
10 draw up the forms OF the necessary le-
gal documents for the operation OF tire
plan for the reorganization, and reopen
ing OF the Union Trust company. held
meeting yesterday.
The committee, consisting OF Nathan w.
Littieheld. Cyrus NJ. Van Slyck and
Frank l.. Hincl<ley. met at the office of
Cyrus NJ. Van siyck In the Industrial
Trust building.
After a session OF several hours dura-
tion an adjournment was taken until $50
o clock this morning.
At this meeting the work OF yesterday
afternoon was continued, and IT is ex-
pected that the papers will be ready to
submit to the depositors' committee about
the first OF the week.
In all there will be II papers to be
drafted, and OF this number but about
one-quarter are now finished.
Monday afternoon the lawyers COM
migtee went over the details of the plan.
and decided upon some of the papers to
be signed. today's and yesterdays meet
ings being In continuation OF the meet
ing on Monday.
As soon as these papers have the sigma
lures OF the depositors In and of the cred
itors OF the defunct institution, IL is ex-
pccted that something definite can be
done.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-09
TAFT WANTS
NO b|0cRAPHs
OF HIMSELF

Washington. Jan. 9.--Thcre is a big de-
mand on the vaudeville circuit 10 see pie
lures Of Secretary Taft In motion. This
demand has risen to such heights as TO
give the moving picture makers no fest.
and +. j. Marion. representative OF one
OF the big concerns in that line, arrived
in Washington yesterday TO see what he
could do about II.
"Whcn we ascertained," said Marion,
that the demand for Taft films was 50
great, we decided to attempt TO get pic
lures of the secretary OF war as soon as
possible
Marion did not attempt to account for
the desire of the public To see TAFT I'm
motion. Envlous Forakcrites assert that
the public does not believe Taft can move.
1T is all the result of the exaggerated
publications about Taft's SIZE they Say.
AS matter OF :act. Taft Is as light
on his feet as a rubber ball. lie is like
the enormous bear in the fairy story who
spreads terror until II develops that he
is made OF rubber so he can bounce down
"A mountainside and come back TO the top
with the recoi
The lengthy Fairbanks and the sawed
off Knox are ponderous in movement
compared with him, and even Uncle Joe.
who can shake leg I'm Virginia reel
better than John Sharp Williams, has
nothing ION him. These historical iacts
not being known at the place where they
make the moving pictures, Marion has
brought along a slow-moving machine.
thinking it wilAbe plenty fast enough TO
catch Taft eveRat doubleauick IL
he ever gets In 10 see the secretary ne
will find out his mistake. lie did not get
, in yesterday.
Moving what?' said the secretary.
Bring me those papers. Moving pic
n a ia
commission? | can't lay thing down but
somebody takes II away. Moving pictures,
did you say? Tell him To go 10 --. Is
that you general? This is the secretary.
| would like To see YOU right away. Did
YOU say. Carpenter, that this man wants
to take moving picture? Say that
will see him in -. All, Edwards. l was
Just sending for you. See II you can
rush this through, will you? What was
Saving. CARPENTER? Oh, about the moving
pictures. Tell him I'm too busy
Marion will try again today.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-09
PHARMACISTS |NDORSE
GOVERNORS APPO|NTEE

with certificates OF membership and that
they should be hung in the stores, and
also That resolutions be drafted and pre-
sented TO Gov. Higgins commencing him
for his action In appointing Mr. James
OHare TO the state pharmacy board, and
to the senate asking that the governors
selection be confirmed.
Secretary Daggett, who made no annual
report, said that two members George
c. Lyons and Albert O. Hall had died
during the past year. The membership
at present Is l22
An address was made by ]. w. Colcord
OF Boston, representing the Massachusetts
state Pharmaceutical association
Mr.. N. +. Reiner then introduced a reso-
luton embodying President Grofrs sug-
gestions noted above. The motion was
adopted and Mr.. Reiner was appointed a
committee OF one to attend to the mat
ter
At the conclusion OF the business meet
ing, the wives and daughters of the men,
bers, together with the invited guests,
sat down to a.lbanquet in the large hall
of The Wellington.
Regrets were received from Mr.. James
p. Howe. an ex-president, and one OF the
most prominent members OF the associa-
ton. that he was unable to be present on
account OF a severe attack of the grip.
Towards the end OF an excellent re-
past Toastmaster Johnson arose and in
troduced Mayor Mccarthy as the first
speaker OF the evening. stating that the
mayor was Obliged to leave early on ac-
count OF other engagements.
In the short. witty address which the
mayor delivered. he dwelt upon the pros
jerfty OF the state and city, declaring that
the appearance OF the druggists gathered
there furnished proof that the financial
panis was not with us
In speaking OF the recent crisis I'm finan-
cial circles Mayor Mccarthy highly com-
mended the actions and motives OF GER
tain Providence bankers whom he did
not name. Mayor Mccarthy also made a
humorous dissertation on patent medi-
oines and the practice OF druggists In gen
eral
At the conclusion of his remarks the
mayor left the hall amid rounds OF
vociferous applause.
In addition TO Mayor McCarthy's ad-
dress the committee introduced a long and
varied program, which was thorouehiy
enjoyed by all. 1t was as follows:
Piano selections by Miss Sadie Howland
address. Our Association" President
Howard A. Pearce; banjo solo. Arthur
Moore. address. Pharmacists Company
Nicholas +. Reiner; song Mr. Whine; ad-
dress, "Our Virginia Trip" Prof. John
y. Gron: orchestral selection, by Arthur
Moore tbanjo). Charles Barey piano, and
Herr Edward e. i. wehrln Ccello): ad =
dress, The n. A. II. D." Harvey
Lclth: reading, John Kiernan: address.
The Charles Rice Club" John McManus:
dancing. Tuck Perry; address, The
Alumni OF the Rhode Island College of
Pharmacy aud Allied Sciences" Harry
Hanson; illustrated songs. by George
! Conneu
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-09

keeper in the senate IL must he said that
..o t5raSton machine hns rewarded this
member for his earnest work at tho polls
Ing the past week that Mr. Wathey 10
out for dog officer for the town. The pres
ent officers term expires In April. and ms
the doorkeeper's duties In tho senate Will
nearly be over. he could spare the time
for this position.
Mr.. Wathey is recognized as the great
est machine" vote getter In Warwick
IL is not at all likely that Gov. Higgins
would consider a reappointment of Mr.
Wathey as barber commissioner.
BOWLING.
One of the most exciting and interesting
games ever held in Apponaug was played
last evening on the local alleys between
Apponaug and Arctic, both OF the Paw
tuxet Valley league. Apponaug won the
first string and the visitors the second.
The result of the third string was a tie.
1t was necessary to roll Off one box for
each member of each team to decide the
winners. In this trial the locals were
defeated by Is pins. thereby losing both
strings of the game.
Porritt of the Apponaug Bowling league
substituted for Arnold on the local $
team. He was high man in the game,
making single OF los and a total of 2Si.
His bowling was the feature of the game,
and had il not been for him the locals
would have lost all three strings. 1t would
be well for the Regulars" to sign him
for their team
The
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-09
EAST PROVIDENCE

The residents i'm the vicinity of Leon
ard Corners were awakened, from their
sluinbers about 80 o'clock this mornins
some saying that they had hearu nNe
shots from q revolver and one shot Iro'i
a shotgun. Some OF the brayer OF TUG
mon folks venturedN out OF doors 10
learn what the trouble was. cut nohe
cared to wander far from their own hre-
side under such conditions. The first m
timation the police had OF the shootns
was when sidney Stoddard. rahroal
man. came into Watchemoket square ana
told Patrolman Taggart. As there are no
reports OF hold ups, murder, etc, on IN"
police blotter, the police have. come. 10 inc
conclusion that some sort of an animal
had got into a hen coop ana tue o"hNI
OF the hens preferred 20 Kill said animal
with any old kind of a gun instead OF
club.
WAS ROUGHLY HANDLED.
Kazor Avedian would undoubtedly have
been killed by Helder and Olaf Brodson,
brothers. at Wilkesbarre pier yesterday
afternoon had not other employees gone
10 his assistance. The Brodson brothers
arc Swedes and Avedisan is of another
race end there has been bad blood be.
tween the Brodsons and Avedisan for
some time as tho former thought that
the latter was making an effort TO oust
them out of their positions. The Brod-
sons, so II is said, spent a portion OF
yesterday getting drunk, so as To be prim-
cd for the battle. Late in the afternoon
Patrolman Taggart went to the pier and
took the Brodson brothers into custody
Avedasin was badly used up.
WILL BE MEMBERS OF THE LEAGUE
Brigade No of the Naval Reserves
held a very interesting session last eve
ming I'm their quarters i'm the town hail.
The first part of the evening was spent
at drill under the supervision OF Lieut.
Bliss and this was followed by an hour
or more practicing basketball 1t was
also voted to enter the Independent Bas-
ketball League. which will be formed
next Friday evening in Providence.
MINOR MENTION.
Messrs Fuller and Hayes represented
the Watchemoket fire company and
Messrs Cady and Faulkner the Watch
emokct Veteran Firemen's association at
the meeting of the New England league
held I'm Providence last evening.
Fraternity Encampment OF Odd Fell
lows will meet this evening and make ar
rangements for the ceremony of installa-
aon for Thursday evening. Jan. 90
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-09

town is not due TO the Democratic party.
Mr.. Chase undertook TO state at the
meeting that Warwick was no worse of
than a great many Of the towns.
NOTES.
Miss Bridget Harris. superintendent OF
81. GATHERINGS Sunday school, is suffer-
ing from an attack of grip.
Mrs. William Richardson is also con-
fined to her bed by severe attack OF the
grip.
Nicholas O'Brien has returned TO his
duties, after being away about week
on account OF the grip.
Mrs. James Kelly OF Pawtucket is visit
inc her son. B. r. Kelly OF this place.
Mrs. Richard Mclaughlin and family
0f North Dighton. Mass. who have been
visiting Mrs. Susan Mclaughlin for the
last two weeks, have returned.