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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-18
Sentiment in His Favor Grows
Stronger as Time Passes.
Howard K. Stokes Strongly Backed for
the Nomination for City Treasurer.
Perkins Friends Cheerful.

The political situation in this city re-
mains unchanged, tho only new features
being the growing popularity of Col
Isaac l.. Gon, and the rapid fall Of
Granger stock.
COL Olney, chairman of the Republican
city committee. Is still out OF town, and
until his return there will be no meeting
OF the committee, but an the meantime
the voice Of the people is heard In tones
that there are no mistaking. One fact is
evident, and that is that the Republicans
of this city want straight Republican
city tickel this fall.
BOOM Is GROWING IN STRENGTH.
The business men, bankers, manufact-
urers. professional men and others arc
unanimous I'm stating that the policy of
endorsing Democratic candidates should
be abandoned and that in n city of the
size and Importance of Providence there
should be a united Republican front for
a straight Republican ticket for the off,
ces Of mayor, city treasurer. overseer OF
the poor and harhor. masters
The boom for Col tioff is rapidly grow
ing. and IL is coming from the people and
not from any coterie that has n political
axe to grind. There is no question that
81 the Republican nomination for mayor
goes 20 Col. Gon II Will be because he IS
the unanimous choice OF his party. OF
course until the colonel speaks IL is i'm
possible TO say whetfhr he win be a can
di1ate. but that he cen have the nomIna-
ton, If he wants 1t, is undisputed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-18
A LONG BATTLE,
Bay State Democrats Take
Many Ballots to Select a
Congressional Candidate

Boston, Oct. 1S.--The ninth congress
sional district Democratic convention.
which adjourned at midnight last night
without having made a choice, resumed
its session this forenoon.
This is the convention in which 20 BAL
lots have been taken thus far without
choice having been reached among tho
neld OF four candidates. Joseph a. Coo
field of four candidates. Joseph A. CO.
van and John A. Keliher.
Each mans support has been practi-
cally unchanged since the first and at
the adjournment last night the ballot
stood Coney 81. Corbett 10. Gallivsn Sc,
kelliher 2S, with 66 necessary for
choice. The nomination must be rade
and filed with the secretary Of state ~
5 o'clock this afternoon I'm ard .r 10 in
sure the presence Of the name of tho
candidate on the official ballot
Today's session was held ia Fancuil
hall. The convention was called To or
der at ll:40 and ballotng was begun az
once. Five ballots were takei. cacs
standing the same as those OF last eve
ming, and the others which have procei-
ed. AT 12:l5 a recess of - minutes wdg
taken.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-18

and IS NOW
IN T0MBS.
George CahiII is Convicted on
Charge Of Stealing Wealthy
Widows Diamonds.

New York, Oct. 1S.-If George Cahili,
member of a well-to-do Brooklyn family.
had not fiirted with Mrs. Miriam l.. Med
ley, a good-looking and wealthy widow or
Philadelphia, in the Turkish room at the
Waldorf-Astoria in 1898, he would not now
be z prisoner in the fombs awaiting sem
tence on a charge OF grand larceny in the
second degree.
His conviction was secured yesterday
after a trial before Judge Newburger in
the Court OF General Sessions.
Cahill called to see Mrs. Medley on
May q, 1898. She was then a guest at the
Waldorf-Astoria. They had an engage
ment 10 go 10 dinner. Mrs. Medley excus-
ed herself for a few minutes to get some
Of her Jewelry.
Then they left her apartment During
the dinner Cahill begged TO be excused
for few minutes. IL IL alleged that he
then went 10 Mrs. Medley's apartment
and stole the Jewelry.
Mrs. Medley on the witness stand told
how she had met Cahill i'm the Turkish
room Of the Waldorf-Astoria. and how he
had invited her to dinner parties, lunch
cons and theatre parties.
Mrs. Medley is very attractive and
made a great impression upon the Jurors
She told how she had Cahill arrested
charging him with the theft Of her Jew
elry.
Cahill on the witness stand denied hav-
ing stolen diamonds from Mrs. Medley.
He said he had been introduced to the
charming widow by friend at the Wald-
orf. The prisoners wife was also wit
ness.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-18
A RECEPTION GIVEN.

OF white lace and a bonnet OF blue velvet
trimmed with black and white
a RECEPTION GIVEN.
Immediately following the ceremony
rners WAS reception given al the Grang.
er residence at AZ Olive street Here
gathered only the family connections Of
both bride and groom and a few OF their
most intimate friends
Among them were the following people;
Mr. George Granger MIR and Mrs. Rust
Mrs. Edwin Dodge. Miss Stevens. Mr.,
James Tillinshast and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. William j. Dyer and family. Mr. and
Mrs. Nightingale. Mrs. Greene, MIR
Church. Mr. Wright MIR. John r. Greer
Mr.. and Mrs. s. A.Inot Pitman and family.
Mr. and Mrs William Tillinghast. MIR
and Mrs. Walter T.. Richmond. Mr. and
Mrs. Harold Merriman, Miss Consta nee
Robinson, Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Parrows
Miss Barrows. Mrs. Edwin A. Barrows
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel o. Earle Miss Mar
garet Grant, Miss Edith Nichols. Mr.. aud
Mrs. Frank Richmond, Mr.. and Mrs. wal.
ter Peck, DR.. and Mrs. George l.. Collins
Miss Eliza Taft, Mr. and Mrs II A. Du
Willard. Mr.. Royal G. Taft Miss Taft
Royal Taft, Jr., Mrs. Charles u. Brown
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph r. Day, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Allen and family, Mr.. Rob-
ert Allen, Miss Taylor, DR.. and Mrs
'VfNNll anu ldltlttN, MISS AluTlcn. MISS
Mollie Foster. Mrs. Wheeler. Mrs wtl-
Ham Bale Ala -aHa-AtEE- Oscar Lap
ham, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Potter. Mr.
and Mrs. Stephen Cooke, Mr.. and Mrs
VIM. Dart Mrs. Wallace Miss Wallace
Rev. William Smith. Mr.. and Mrs. A. C.
Matteson, Mrs. Coggeshall, Miss Cogges-
hall, MT. ana Mrs. Ar
mold r. Chace. Mr.. and Mrs. Comstock
and family, Miss Mollie Cooke Mr.. and
Mrs. s. w. Kllvert and family.
GUESTS AT THE CHURCH.
Among the great company hidden TO the
church were the following:
Former Gov. and Mrs Elisha Dyer and
family, President and Mrs. Faunce OF
Brown University Mr.. and Mrs r. II. r
Goddard, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Goddard
Mr.. and Mrs. William Grosvenor. Gen
and Mrs. Ames, Mr.. and Mrs VIM. c.
Rocker, former Governor and Mrs. D.
Russell Brown and family. Mr. and Mrs
Benz. r. Vaughn. Mr.. and Mrs Howa rd
Richmond, Judge and Mrs. Stiness. Judge
and Mrs. Matteson. Senator Aldrich and
family, Mr.. Marsden J. Perry. Mr.. and
Mrs. Gaminell, the Messrs. Abbott Mr.
and Mrs. William BRIGHAM. the Misses
Hazard. Mr. and Mrs Walter Hacknev
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles II. Child. Mr.. and
Mrs. l.. T. Foster, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
Bridghem. DR. and Mrs. John Pegram
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Pearce, Miss Heller
Peorce, Mr.. Gordon Reed. mir. JacI
Aines. Miss Abbott. Mr. David s. Baker
and family. the Misses Foster Mr.
Lauriston Hazard, Mr.. A. u. Chapin. Jr
Miss Chaplin, Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Tnden
MIR. and Mrs w. a. Hoppin and family
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Hoppln. Mr.. and
Mrs. Warrington Hoppin. Mr. Frederick
=. boppin. Miss Harriet j. Hoppin, Blsh.
on McNiclar Miss McVickar. Mr.. and
Mrs. Herbert Foster. Mr.. j. c. B. Woods
former Governor and Mrs. Lippitt. Mr.
and Mrs. Byron Watson. Mr.. and Mrs
Walter Hidden. Dr. and Mrs. j. G. Bud.
long and many others.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-18
STEPS TO
GET A BIG
FORTUNE.
-Four Residents Of New Jersey
Put in Claim for
s2O,00O,OOO.

Newark, ~. j., Oct. ls.-Four residents
Of New Jersey have taken steps to re-
cover a fortune OF S20,OOO,OO which is said
to have been left by an Australian gold
king named INLAY Ashabel Clark.
The claimants are James n. Clark. Of
no. 5s3 Summer avenue; Mrs. Annie Al
ward, of No. 81 Eighth avenue: Mrs. En-
ma Williams. OF No. s Boyaen place, and
James W. Clark, who formerly lived at
Port Dram, but whose present where
sbouts are unknown.
The Newark Clarks are children of
John Clark. decreased, a brother OF the
late INLAY A. Clark The brothers John
and Inlay went 10 the gold fields Of Cal
ifCrnia in 1871. making the journey
around Cape Horn. Gold did not come
quickly enough TO suit Inlay Clark and
he went TO Australia with number OF
other prospectors.
From then nothing was heard OF Inlay
Clark for years. John Clark prospered
moderately in California and returned to
the East.
He died In July. 1898. and about a
month before that there was published
ia the newspapers the death OF Inlay
A. Clark. the head ~ wealthy gold
syndicate in Australia.
The published account said the man had
relatives In New Jersey and that the
governor Of that state had been asked 10
furnish the Australian authorities with
particulars.
James -. Clark wrote TO Gov. Voorhees,
at his fathers request, but got no reply.
When John Clark died the matter was al
lowed 10 drop for a time. but recently
the Newark Ciarks have been induced
TO urge their claims and their case has
been taken UP by George j. Hanford. an
adjuster OF claims.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-18
Cook Ends His Life With Razor
in Front Of Masonic Temple
Took Weapon From Barber Shop--Had
Been Drinking Raavily--Was Prob
ably in Rum Crazed Condition.

James H. Cook made his exit from life
this morning in a most sensational
manner. lie chose a time and a place
which made the act of self-destruction
quite theatrical.
1t was A case of too much drink. Ii
was the end of a life of dissipation. 1t
was the hast act OF despairing man. who
had, by his own election, placed himself
in a position where work was denied
him.
Cook was 40 years or age. His birth
place was North Kingstown, although
the police records give it as Providence.
He was an iron moulder by trade, and
had worked for several years at the A.
G. Barstow & Co. founury.
On March 6, 1890, he was appointed a
member of the Providence police Toroe'
but eight days later he resigned, not
feeling himself httsd TO withstand the
excessive cold which prevailed just then.
After this Cook dlifted. and RAPIDLY,
down the stream. lie was bartender
and finally became a comedian ana
singer at state and county fairs, and lat
torly sung IN the lower grade of bar
rooms.
WANTED TO BE LOCKED UP.
Last Tuesday he called at the fifth po-
lice station and asked to be locked up.
Capt. Costlne sent for DIR. Griffith. the
police surgeon, who advised that Cook
be sent home. This was done.
Cook was absent from his home at l27
South street yesterday afternoon, but
at O'clock he returned and remained
there until shortly after s o'clock this
morning. when he went out.
The next seen OF him he entered Peter
Farley's barber shop AT No. 20 Orange
street. where he took a razor from a
rack.
Antonio Cicona one OF the BARRIERS en-
ployed In the shop felt constrained TO
stop Cook, but recalling that the man
was a regular customer. he let him 20
out.
From Orange street Cook went up
Pine street until he was In front OF the
Masonic hall. There no paused, as if
undecided what to do.
Just then ho was accosted by William
Burton. the veterinary surgeon, who
knew him and spoke 20 him.
Hello, Cook" was the Doctors greet
ing.
Hello" replied Cook Then the lat
ter stepped 20 the centre OF the side
walk. cried out. "Good-hye.' and rails
inR his hand quickly drew the razor across
his throat three times. using such force
that he broke the handle OF the impls-
maut
The now OF blood was sickening. IT
spuried out and covered the sidewalk
Ike a food.
Cook dropped 10 his knees. then up11
his hands and I'm semi-conscious
way he essayed TO get up. a bystander
said that tho struggle OF the dying man
reminded him OF those OF an animal In
an abattoir In. a few seconds Cook
keeied over, and, stretching out, sx-
pred.
a telephone message was sent 10 tho
Central station, and Capt. Mathews an1
a posse was driven with all haste to tho
scene.
a BIG CROWD GATHERS.
The gruesome object was then sur
rounded by a large crowd Of men ard
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-18
THE CHASE GRANGER WEDDING
A VERY BRILLIANT AFFAIR,

Closely following upon the TildenDyer
nuptias comes the marriage OF Helen
Richmond Granger TO Allen Herbert
Chase, which occurred at st. John s
church at high noon today.
The bride is the daughter OF William
S. Granger. Esq, president OF the Gran
ger Machine company, while the groom
is the son of Frederick o. ~hace, all of
this city.
In many respects the wedding today
resembled that of Tuesday.
The service was brief and simple. in
accordance with the wishes OF the bride.
and the decorations at the church were
few and appropriate TO the occasion and
10 the season. II was 'chrysanthemum
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-18

AS a business man Col Goff stands very
high I'm the community and as q citizen
he has always taken an active interest in
all public questions. That he is most am
ply qualified To discharge the duties of
chief executive of Providence none can
deny. and, while he is Republican, he
has never displayed any evidences of bit
ter partisanship thus guaranteeing that IL
he is elected he will be mayor for the
whole people. without any regard TO po-
litical afilliation
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-18
LETTER CARRIER ACCUSED OF THEFT

New York. Oct. 1s-Willis c. Apple-
yard. 40 years old a letter carrier. was ar
raigned today onscomplaint OF Mrs. Mary
Ellis. who charges that he entered her
house and stole $500 worth OF diamonds
and a lot OF pawn tickets. Appleyard
was remanded until tomorrow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-18
THE CITY TREAsURERsHIP.

There seems TO be n growing sentiment
in favor OF Mr. Howard h. Stokes for
the city treasurership, and many men
who are prominent in the financial circles
of the city are anxious to sec the Rcpub-
lican nomination for that office 60 to Mr.
Stokes. Within the past two days his
name has been quite generally taken up,
and II is understood that the city organ
ization regards him very favorably
That Mr. Stokes is In every way auali-
fed TO fiji the duties OF the office nobody
attempts to deny. for his life. ever since
his college days, has been devoted to
banking and writing upon financial topics
lie is man Of sterling integrity and has
made an enviable position for himself in
financial circles.
What may be done in relation 20 Re-
publican candidate for overseer OF the
poor is yet uncertain, and II will be few
days before anything definite will be
known For harhor master there Is no
doubt that Major J. r. r. Bucklin will
again bc nominated and will certainly be
reelected.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-18
PARLIAMENT PR0Rt GuEp.

London. oct. lS-At a meeting Of the
Privy Council at Balmoral this morning
tho Queen prorOgued Parliament un,ii
early I'm December when Il will be further
prorogued until the usual time OF assesn-
bling the middle Of February.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-18
FRACTURED SKULL CAUSES DEATH.

Boston. oct. 1S.-Laughlln Erohren. IS
years old, employed a. "A riveter on the
elevated structure IN Charlestown, fell
n distance OF y feet AZ noon today. re-
ceiving a fractured skull from which he
died later.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-18

Where would the women carry
all their Samples, Keys, Hairpins
and money, if il were not the Gus
tom to carry pocketbooks (or hand
books rsther)? We have line OF
these necessities in various leath-
ers, plain and silver trimmed, Of
the newest patterns and OF the best
materials. Also fancy goods i'll
leather--chatelaine bags, etc. All
rich, genuine goods at very low
prices.
pocYErsooKs.
al leather trimmed. leather oSo
lined ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ScS
Special" seal grsln. double ro.
frame, plain or trimmed corners oOS
Genuine seal-skin, calf lined. plain , M
and trimmed, all shades ......... i'oO
charELai.E eAes.
~ leather, strong and services- gOc
hlo .................,........ WV
Other Bags. different feathers. al
liga tors. seal-skins. etc. with zr
trimmings of nickel and silver. <OS
from ......,...................
Travelling Sets. in many sizes and en-,
styles, from ............'........'.. ooS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-18
THE WEATHER.

Washington. Oct is.-For New England
fair tonight and Friday. fresh south
westerly winds
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-18
Central Hotel.

Z, and II Canal street One minute
walk from Union Station and near all the
lines OF electric street cars. Rooms rs
cents and upwards per day
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-18

The ceremonies incident TO the marriage
were carried out in a strictly conven-
tional way and in accordance with the
established customs OF the Episcopal
church.
THE BRIDES ENTRANCE.
Just as the city clocks pealed out the
noontide hour the bride entered the
church, with her father, preceded by her
bridesmaids, maid OF nonor and ushers.
Sweet and fair was she in an exquisite
bridal gown of Ducnesse satin. The
gown. creation Of Madame Jeanne NJ
Carr, was made with a full skirt and
long court train.
The distinctive feature about the cos
tune was the real old Honiton lace go
much in vogue just now. with which
the bodice was trimmed. This same rare
old Honiton was once the proud posses
sion of the brides maternal grand
mother. Mrs. John T. Pitman of this city.
Its intricate pattern is composed of the
rose. the shamrock and the thistle and
1t was made at the same time and was
Identical in pattern with that OF lace
gown made for the present empress OF
Germany. over the brides bodice this
laee-ETst pFettiIy festeeffea,- feHIffAFs -eii-
empire effect
Orange blossoms, too, were intermin-
gled with the lace and a bridal veil of
Brussels net, caught with n crown OF
orange blossoms completed the whole
save that she carried boquet OF lilies
OF the valley. The bride was attended by
her sister, Mary A Granger, as maid of
honor and also by Miss Annie l. Barrows,
of this city. Miss Elizabeth g. Rust. OF
Saginaw. Mich. Cher cousin) Miss Helen
q. Chase, sister Of the groom, all as
bridesmaids
Miss Isabella A. Stevens. of Boston.
who was TO have been one OF the brides
maids, was unable to be present because
OF Illness
The bridesmaids gowns were OF white
satin crepe over white tafeta: trimmed
wi,h yellow lace and yellow panne vel
vet. The picture hats were OF black vel
vet and chiffon. with plumes.
Boquets OF yellow chrysanthemums
were carried.
A CHARMING SCENE.
As this happy company passed toward
the altar the color and effectiveness Of
the scene was most charming. At the
altar the bride was met by the groom at
tended by his best man, .,r. George A.
Matteson.
Then the Episcopal marriage service was
performed by the Rev. DR. Rlchsrds.rec-
tor OF the churSs after which ushers.
bridesmaids. husband and wife passed
down the left aisle TO the martial strains
OF Mendelssohn.
The ushcrs were az follows: Mr.. Fred
l.. Chase. brother OF the groom. Mr..
Charles +. Tillinghast. Mr. Walter V.
kilvert. Mr. william y. Comstocl all OF
this city. Also Mr. John NJ. Thaycr and
Mr. Alexander Bullock both OF worces-
ter, and Mr.. Albert .. Foster Of Utica.
y Y. The ushers wore frock coats. white
waistcCats and white gloves and tho con-
ventionel boutonniercs OF white chrysan-
lhemums
Mrs william Granger. the brides
mother. wore y beautiful gown OF crepe,
% light fawn color, over taffeta OF the
same shade and trimmed with white lace
and green.
A dainty black and white bonnet COM
pleted the whole
Mrs cha a. t,other of ths 0ropr, usvs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-18

wedding" the earliest or the season and
the IDEA was tastcfully carried out by
a graceful arrangement of yellow chrys-
anthemums, with the candles on the al
tar ana the greens around the chancel
The ceremonies incident TO the marriage
were carried out in a strictly conven-
uonal way and in accordance with the
established customs OF the Episcopal
church
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-18

gray crepe, made up with a quantity
! OF white lace and a bonnet Of blue velvet
trimmed with black and white.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-18

Continued on page Two)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-18

Mrs. William Granger. the brides
mother wore q beautiful gown OF crepe,
of a light fawn color, over taff-ta OF the
same shade and trimmed with white lace
and green.
A dainty black and white bonnet COM
pleted the whole
Mrs. Chase, mother OF the groom, were
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1900-11-10
Wants n New Creed.

Instead Of asking for a revision OF
the Westminster Confession the pres
Dytery of Steuben. n. Y, overtures the
general assembly to formulate new
creed. to be las short as Is compatible
with a statement of the doctrine most
surely believed among u.s. more silent
than the Westminster Confession on
the deeper and darker mysteries Of
revelation, better suited to the under
standing Of the average inquirer, that
it be eminently simple and Scriptural,
that 1t be expressed In the thought
forms and Technology Of our time as
distinct from those of two and half
centuries ago and. most of all, that 1t
make suitable change Of accent and
give the right proportion between the
sovereignty and fatherhood of God,
thus more fully setting forth Gods
love for sinners as expressed in the
gospel We believe that fatherhood
and not sovereignty. as now, should be
made the determining or regulative
principle of the new creed"
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1900-11-10
HeIned HeaVenWnrd.

A story OF our civil war has embalm-
ed the memory Of all unknown army
chaplain who preached Christ without
words.
The chaplain came upon a soldier ~
ing wounded on a battlefield and, sec
ing that the end was near, said. Would
you like NE to read YOU something
from the Bible"
But all the wounded soldier could
answer was: I'm so thirsty! ! world
rather have Il drink Of wafer"
The chaplain quickly fetched him
some water. and then when the soldier
asked for something under his head he
took off his own overcoat and rolled 1t
up to make pillow
IF only had something over me-!
mOaned the soldier. ~ am 30 cold.
IN moment the chaplain had taken
off his unlercoat to cover the sufferer.
and as he was doing so the dying man
looked up in his face and said:
If there is anything in your book
which makes a man do for another
what you have done for me. let me
hear it."-Youth'S Companion.