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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-12
LAST CLAMBAKE OF SEASON
ENJOYED BY SUBURBAN CLUB,

Yesterday a party OF about 100 persons
Suburban club journeyed to Emery Park
to pay their respects TO the last clam
bake OF the season
After the party arrived at the resort
the first OF the festivities commenced
with a chowder at IL o'clock This
served TO keep the famished in good
humor throughout the athletic sports
that followed and to make the occasion
TEEN with excitement
One OF the special features OF tho
sports was the rivalry between Thomas
Anderson and Ernest Irons at quoits. the
lntter winning by a score OF 81 TO 20.
The fat mans race was won by Ernest
T.. Rice. with Charles Bogard close
second. II was stated that had there
been little further to go and good
cold bottle at the end the race might
have had different ending
The three-legged race was won by
Frederick Goodson. The feature OF the
day in reality only came with the ball
game This wns between the Republicans
and the Democrats and the latter were not
In the running at all. In order that
the defeat might not seem so overwhelm-
ing toward the end OF the game the
winners allowed the losers 10 come up till
the score stood 10 O.
When II came 10 eating clans the con-
test In which prize was offered. Charles
Davis had n walkover II was noticed
that during the early part of the day he
was very inactive. but when Il came 10
feeding he was there with the article and
came of first in the field OF 100 The
succulent bivalves seemed 10 Jump from
the plate into his mouth and I'm this man
ner 80 Of them escaped death OF neg
ligence.
When the bake was over rousing
three cheers were given for the manage
ment, Messrs. Baker and Spencer.
The pictures OF the party were then
taken by James Leckenby.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-12

things over quietly in the room.
They were just about as loduacious as
the senators were about the proceedings
and the reporters were referred 10 Secre-
tary OF State Bennett (who by the way
had been in his office on the floor below
during the meetings) for information.
Secretary Bennett was equal TO the emer-
gency and said. "In the first place we
are going TO confirm all appointments the
governor makes. Then we will allow the
Democrats 10 say all they want 10 about
initiative and ref"
Better not say too much" cautioned
Speaker Burlingame. as he passed along
the corridor.
well, perhaps / had not better say
any more" said Mr.. Bennett as he broke
off at that interesting point in his revela-
tions.
Mr.. Holden declined 10 have anything
TO say and although he declared he could
not tell how many attended the caucus
as he had not counted them. he appeared
we'll satisfied with the way things had
gone and with tho plans that were
agreed upon for tomorrow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-12
HIS LUNG
PROBABLY
PUNCTURED

There was another stabbing affray In
the Italian quarter this afternoon and
the victim, Michael Sylvester, is now In
the Rhode Island hospital with stiletto
wound I'm his right side which punctured
the lung.
The wound was the work OF John
Sylvester. fellow countryman and rela-
tive OF tho wounded man, who lives IN the
same house with him at the corner OF
Atwell's avenue and Vinton street.
IL was learned that "A young Italian girl
who lives I'm the house with the men Is
at the bottom OF the trouble I'm some man
ner, for when John heard that the girl
had turned down young Alexander De
Angels. who had been paying court TO
her for some time. he was furious and
proceeded to administer terrific beat
ing TO Michael He coupled his blows
with threats 20 draw MichaeFs blood and
when Michael, much bruised and hurt
feeling. he went this noon To the home
OF Detective Johnson TO ask for protec-
tion.
lie said he did not want John arrested.
but asked the detective To reason him out
OF his evil frame OF mind.
The fiery John heard OF the visit To the
detective and was filled with rage at
Michaels action and when the two men
met I'm front OF their home at 2:3 John
had his weapon ready and sheathed II in
the right side OF the back OF his brother,
beneath his arm
lie took 10 his heels and ran out OF
sight down Cedar street, while bystand-
ers cared for the injured man.
DR. McCready OF Atwelrs avenue was
called and did what he could TO staunch
the flow OF blood, and, finding from his
superficial examination that the right
lung was probably punctured, he called
the ambulance and sent Silvestri to the
Rhode Island hospital.
There was crowd at the heels OF the
fugitive, who was seen TO go behind a
new house on Arthur avenue, jump
fence and run at top speed down Spruce
street toward the railroad tracks.
In a very short time all OF the local de-
tectives except Capt Cannon were on the
scene and Joined In the pursuit and IL
was reported that the woud-be murderer
had been captured late this afternoon.
The injured man is % and his assailant
is 30 years OF age
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-12
MARINE REGISTER.

Tomorrow the sun rises at 5:23 A. IN.
and sets at SO p. m. High tides at iO:22
n. m. and 1880 y. IN.
The following vessels have arrived in
port In the past "a hours.
Steamer Howard. James. Philadelphia
Steamers Norman. Page. Philadelphia.
Steamer Pilgrim Hazard. New York
Steamer Lorchmont. Wilcox. New York
Steamer Favorite. Mckenzie. Fall
River.
Steamer Mount Hope, Ricketson. Block
Island
Steamer New Shoreham. Dodge. Block
Island
Steamer Warwick. Lake. Newport.
Steamer Islander. Tiverton.
Tug Minnie. New York.
Barge Liberty, Norfolk. 926 tons OF
coal to order
Barge Graham's Polly, Cornwall. 6i3
tons Of coal for the Eastern Coal COM
pany.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-12
.DUBUQUE'S
VIGOROUS
PROTEST

New Bedford. Mass. Sept. ia vigor-
GUS protest by Hugo o. Dubuque. senior
counsel for the defendant against the
conduct OF District Attorney Swift was a
feature OF the Smell murder trial this
morning.
The incident rose over the attempt of
Mr.. Swift to secure the admission OF
certain testimony by Burden Head.
The testimony concerned a converse
tion between Smell and Head In March OF
1903, at whoch time Smell elicited frora
Head the information that ne expected
shortly to have between $500 and 5000
In his possession.
The testimony was excluded, though the
prosecution claimed that II was lead upon
20 Snelrs plan of numbering Head. and
would have a bearing on the death OF
Kirby. Mr.. Head did, however. testify
10 Snelrs apparent intent 10 block the
search for Kirby's body.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-12
RECEIVER GETS PERMISSION
T0SELL SOME CASTINGS.

Archibald c. Matteson. receiver OF the
Safety Appliance Equipment company.
was authorized by Judge Dubois today TO
sell certain castings. parts OF machinery.
in the name and behalf OF the company TO
the Lever Suspension Brake company
for s25
When Mr. Matteson was appointed re-
ceiver or the Safety Appliance Equip
ment company on petition OF Edward s.
Miles there we're parts or castings az igl
Dudley street. Boston. and az the shops Of
the Boston snd Albany Railroad company
al Allston. Mass. which were purchased
or caused 10 be made by John Hector
Graham. formerly president OF the Safety
Appliance Equipment company. Some Of
tnsse castings IL Is claimed were carried
away by Mr.. Graham. and A. a alleged The
remainder arc only OF the value OF scrap
Iron.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-12

The senators met IN the large hearing
room over the senate and as Lieut.. Gov
srnor Utter was present there is little
doubt who was the presiding officer. He
said 10 the reporters. I'VE have not
thing to say OF the proceedings Of the
caucus but am glad to see you"
There were about p members Of the
upper house present It was estimated
leaving only a possible eight who did not
put in an appearance.
- In the house caucus which was held in
the room at the opposite end of the build
Ing Speaker Burlingame presided and
there was a good number OF the orators
and active fighters OF the lower branch in
attendance 10 talk things over with Lead
or Holden so as 10 be ready 10 block the
schemes which the Democrats may have
up their sleeves for tomorrows extra
ordinary session.
The session lasted about an hour. and
when IL was over the majority hurried
down town TO luncheon. leaving the leader
and a few of his right hand men TO talk
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-12
CAR BUMPED AN AUTO.
Machine Containing ". A. Conway and
Three Ladies' Smashed ON Cranston 81.

A collision between an automobile and
Union avenue car at the corner of
Cranston and Dexter streets took place
at l:45 yesterday and serious results were
averted by Tnarrow margin
The auto containing w. A. Conway OF
i2l ontario street. Mrs. Conway. Miss
winifred A. Reidy and Miss Mary
Grogan OF Worcester, pulled In front OF
Union avenue car iS3 as Il was bound for
Cranston and the vehicle which was al
most new, OF the Stanley type. was badly
shattered
Z he slow rate OF speed at which both
ears were being run IL responsible for the
safety OF the occupants OF the auto.
Miss Grogan was sligsily hurt and with
the other ladies was taken 60 the Conway
home BY another automobile
Mr. Conway thinks he can get rhe auto
fixed up all right without much trouble
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-12
A Thief
Whenever
POSSIBLE

Charles II. Luther. colored. pleaded
guilty I'm the 9Th district court. today, 20
the embezzlement OF $40 from Emma S.
Brown OF 2o7 Meeting street. who gave
him a bill to change.
He was sentenced TO serve 80 days In
the Providence county Jail.
Luther is wanted at Burrillville for the
larceny OF $50 in bills and a watch. tho
property OF Michael Gleason. a contract
or, by whom he had been employed.
Gleason hung his vest In a room at his
boarding place. on Aug. 9th. and Luther
discovering the money and watch, stole
IL and went TO New York
he returned a few days ago and OBJ
tained work at Herreshoff's barn, at
Bristol. where he was arrested yesterday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-12
Mr.. PLATT
STILL FOR
WOODRUFF

saratoga. N. y. SEPT 12.--Activity
day among the Republican leaders gath
cred here In advance OF the state con-
vention. and II was nearly noon before
much, even In the way OF gossip. had
taken form.
Gov Odell said that the situation re-
mained unchanged and that all hands
were now waiting for the arrival OF dele
gates. The informal conferences which
occupied all OF yesterday and lasted
until after midnight continued today. The
quarters of the governor and Senator
Platt were thronged all day by leaders
and arriving delegates.
Senator Platt today said * think the
probability OF Mr.. Woodruff's nomination
Increases as time goes on. l was with
Gov. Odell almost all day yesterday and
have had a talk with him this morning
He assures me he is favoring no par
ticular candidate.
II see that the newspapers all believe
Lieut.. Gov. Higgins will be nominated
and even 20 so far as TO analyZe the
vote which they say In to elect him. These
analyzers are incorrect. Ontario county.
for Instance. which they say will be for
Higgins, IL instructed for Woodruff and
Senator Raines has only this moment
assured me that Ontario will vote for
Woodruff"
Senator Raines said to the reporters:
1T looks like Higgins"
Mr.. Woodruff himself was confined TO
his bed all the forenoon by stiff knee
caused by taking cold In H. He declined
10 talk about his prospects for the nomi-
nation The Higgins men express them
selves as very confident
Five delegates had arrived before the
o'clock train and no definite statement
on the situation can be safely made until
many men who have not yet arrived
have been consulted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-12
NUGGETS Of NEWS.

wallace T. Day was today appointed
port master az Liverpool. Maine.
The steamer British King which arrived
today az New York from Antwerp
brought COCO pigeons
The Holland-Amerlcan line steamer
Noordam from Rotterdam is reported by
wireless telegraph az having been 100
miles east OF Sandy Hook az m
The report from Senator Hoars house
nt worcester today II that ne had n very
comfortable day yesterday. a comforta-
bic nisht last night and there II no ma
tefim chsnge in his condition today.
Information reaches Damariscotta. Me
today 0f The destruction by IRE last
evening ~ the summer hotel Edgemere
az Pemaqu'a Beach. Bristol. built In iSss
at an cNTcuse 0f $1,000 by "a stock com.
pany of the people only "A small amount
Of the contents Was saved.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-12
SCHOONER
ATLANTIC
IS WINNER

New York. Sept. 12-Two OF the three
schooner yachts I'm the long ocean race
for the Cape May cup last Saturday
finished al Sandy Hook light early today
the Atlantic winning. The haze OF the
early morning prevented the boats from
being sighted from shore until after they
had finished.
The Atlantic was the first 10 break
through the haze. She was seen crossing
the bar at 5:43 o'clock and passed In at
o'clock. The yacht Endymion passed In by
the Hook a half hour later. The race
was started from the bell buoy of Sandy
Hook last Saturday afternoon.
The course OF the race was from buoy
No. OF Sandy Hook. 20 and around the
northeast and lightship of Cape May
and return, finishing off Sandy Hook
lightship. There was no time allowance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-12
HUMIDITY AND FLIES.
HsaU Atmosphere and Arrival Of Insect
Pest Made tho Evening Uncomfortable.

The trSospheric conditions In this
vicinity last evening were most peculiar.
While the air was not unpleasantly warm
there was quality of heaviness and
dampness to 1t that made the evening
seem oppressively sultry The absence
OF breeze heightened the effect and
when the clouds Of heavy mist closed In
on the city the situation was far from
agreeable.
With the peculiar developments In the
weather came a stil more peculiar de-
velopment lin the insect world OF a
sudden the city. at least the central por-
tion OF the city. was overrun with files
little black flies by the tens OF millions
Where they all came from. when they
came and what they came for are ques-
tions which would prove interesting In
the answering and the subject from
scientific point OF view must present sew
eral attractive phases.
They suddenly appeared on the scene
and made themselves unpleasantly at
home. They swarmed on the walls and
ceilings. clustered about the street lights
and drug stores. lighted cars and private
houses seemed to be the special points
OF attraction for the unwelcome visitors.
They pestered the people fearfuly and
buzzlng We'd with wild slapping for pre-
dominance The flies were evidently OF
a species addicted to excessive biting and
the bites were inclined to be painful and
to cause slight swelling features not
usually attributed 10 fly bites. A buzz.
tickle a mad swipe at the buzz and
merry aha from the fly as he buzzes
away Is the regular order OF procedure
The best explanation at hand is that
the city was invaded last evening by an
immense swarm OF the little pests, NOV
ing across the country In the manner OF
locusts. and. destined 10 stay but for
briH time In any one locality. Their pres
ence is not apparent today 80 that IL
looks az IL this theory is the correct
one.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-12
Big Bluff.
stu The Use Of Blank Cartridges Got Chace
Into Trouble.

Fred B.. alias Martin l.. chace. was
held for the grand jury In 800 by Judge
.Rueckert today for an assault with a
pistol upon Frank r. sprague.
.. Chase stole ships yawl from the foot
or James street Saturday afternoon.
He was pursued by Sprague and the
owner OF the boat. they having secured
another yawl
To keep back his pursuers Chaco fred
two shots. but. as IL later proved, the
cartridges had no bullets in them.
Chace was captured at the Wilkesbarre
pier and handed over 20 Capt Murray.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-12

List OF passengers from Baltimore ana
Norfolk on Merchants end Miners Trans
portauon company's steamship Howard
arriving az Providence today.
Mr. 3. O. Hutchinson. SIR. William T,or-
raine. MFR Lewis Morrow, Mr.. James
Conneily. Ar. George Grey. Mr. l. r.
King. Miss Mary Nell. Mr. w J. vniois
and wife, Mr. A. G. Thomas. Mr.. r. J.
Connolly, Dir. J. W Corbcrry. Mrs VIII
lard. Miss Willard. AFR. O. a Robinson
and wife. Mrs L. y. Butler. Miss Butler
Mrs. Mcknight, Miss Mcknight. Mr.. A. @
Brown and wife. Mr.. 0. W May. Mr. y
A May. Mr.. J. Davis, Jr. Mr J Nichols
and wife. Mr.. William Glennan. Mr. John
Scott. Mr. NJ. Regan. Mr.. A. Manley
Mr.. w. r. Wilcox, Mr.. A. Hcen. Miss Ger.
trude layton, Mr. w. J Caveiior. Rev
=. n. Nelms. Mrs. n. H. Nelms. Mr. a.
u Costa
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-12
Big VOTE IN
MAINE INDICATED.
Continued from paeo -Four.

Continued from page -Four.
Rockport. Hill. (Republican) 27O. Lord
DemocraD 249. st. George. Hil ll2.
Lord 22S.
LARGEST VOTE IN A DECADE.
Portland. Me. Sept i2-Information
from the state house this afternoon was
20 the effect that an unusually large vote
was being thrown. Officials predicted the
total vote I'm the state would be the
largest I'm n decade. estimating Il as high
as iNOOO. against ilSOpo I'm 1900.
10 Is considered probable that there will
be an immense number OF defective bal
lots due Co the split ballot IL II thought
late returns will be the rule tonight.
The Democrats were confident OF the re-
election OF Sheriff William NJ. Pennell In
Cumberland county. although the Re-
publicans and Prohibitionists were max
ing a strong fight.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-12
DEXTER YARN C0MPANY'S
MILLS AGAIN IN OPERATION

After n period OF idleness since August
27th. the Dexter Yarn company OF Paw
tucket re-opened their mill here today.
about 300 hands going 90 work The inter
val during which the company's hands
have been idle wns for the merging OF
their two shops into one plant.
The American Yarn company's works
are idle. and alterations and repairs are
I'm progress at the plant. About 800 hands
re idle.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-12
IMPASSABlE ROADS
STOP FIGHTING !
Continued from page One.
Drrr r t.-sr,c, t,,,t-~,v,

Washington. Sept i2-The japanese is-
cation today received the following cable-
gram from Toxic:
THE Manchrurian army reports that
two kinds OF dumdum bullets were found
among the munitions OF war captured at
the Lao Yang battle. They resembled
cartridges intended foe the Russian rifles
OF the type of 1921. Some OF the wounds
inflicted on the Japenese. II II thought.
were caused by bullets OF this descrip-
ton"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-12
EVERYTHING BUT THE ice

In a package OF JELL-o ICE CREAM
POWDER for making delicious ice cream.
Simply Gid a quart OF milk Cor milk and
cream mixed) 10 the contents OF ono
package and freeze. No heating or fuss
ing. This Is the time OF year when ice
cream tastes better than anything else
YOU can put on the table. order today
from your grocer. Two packages Is
cents.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-12
MRS. ABBIE 7. SMITH DIES
AT THE AGE Of SO YEARS,

Mrs Abbie II. Smith. the oldest resident
OF Pawtucket. and one or the oldest per-
sons I'm the state. died at her home today
OF old age, having reached the hss OF 90
years.
Had she lived until the 18th OF next
January. she would have rounded out a
full century. Until within n few weeks.
she has been In possession OF all hor fac
ulties. She was the widow OF Scott Smith
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-12
HOLD CAUCUSES
|. AND SAY NOTHING

SENATORS THIS MORN
OUTSIDE" WERE The
RECEIVED
THEY WERE
OUTSIDE DOOR
INFORMATION OF THE
WOULD TALK VERY FREELY
IN PROCEEDINGS
DOORS THE HEARING ROOMS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-12

New York. Sept. 12-The steamer Ger
manic from Southampton after being
aground all night IN Swash channel out-
side Sandy Hook got OF without assist
ance this morning and reached Quaran-
tine at 7;lO o'clock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-12

Morrow has removed TO 767 Westminster
street si2 I'm
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-12
TWO FUNERALS.
0bsequIeS Of John Rice DoHancs and
Stephen A. Barry Held Today.

The funeral OF John Rice Dorrance was
solemnized at 3ol Doric avenue. Auburn,
at o'clock today
The Episcopal service was used. Rev.
Henry Bassett OF the Church OF the
Epiphany being the officiating clergyman.
AT the conclusion of the services at the
house the body was taken To Swan Point
cemetery for burial.
The funeral was largely attended. many
OF Mr. Dorrances od-time associates
gathering at his bier. Informal delega-
tions were present from the First Light
Infantry Veterans association. the Vet
eran Firemen's association and the old
Water Witch" association. beautiful
display OF floral tributes surrounded the
casket, large pieces having been sent by
the various organizations with which,
during his lifetime, Mr. Dorrance had
been associated.
The funeral of stephen A. Barry. one
OF the oldest and best known letter car
riers In the city. took place at 2 o'clock
this afternoon at his late residence, 16
Candace street.
The services were conducted by Rev.
Lester Bradner. rector OF st. Johns
Episcopal church. The simple service
from the Episcopal ritual was used and
NJ its ConNiusioh INC pouS was taken 10
the North End burial ground for inter-
ment.
Honorary bearers were present from the
Letter Carriers association and from the
G.. A. II. Informal delegates were I'm at
tendance from those two bodies. as was
also one from Unity council. No. 277,
Royal Arcanum.
Mr.. Marry was a lifelong resident OF
this city and was widely and most fav-
orably known hereabouts. For the past
% years he had served as a letter carrier
In various sections OF the city his last
route being over the Fruit Hill district
He is survived by n widow and two
daughters. He was n veteran OF the
Civil war and a member OF Prescott post.
q. A. II. He was also n member OF the
Providence Marine corps OF artillery and
a leading member In Unity council, No.
277. Royal Arcanum.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-12
FINANCIAL
The New York Stock Market.

Reported for The News by N. CURTIS
FLETCHER & CO., street floor, Bani-
gan Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-12

= Ex- Dividend
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-11-08

Vote early to-day. co to the polls before you go to business. Vote in the morning and vote the republican tick ct straight!
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-11-08
WEST HAVEN BOARD oF TRADE
Meeting Scheduled for Last Evening Postponed.

Meeting Scheduled for Last Evening
 Postponed.
 Owing to the deep interest in politics among the citizens of West Haven the meeting of the board of trade schal- uled for last evening was postponed until an early date after election. The officers of the board of trade are as fol- lows:
 President-clarence E, Thompson. vice-president-John E. Lomas. Secretary Thomas s. Haley.
 Treasurer-Dr John F. Barnett.
 Members of the finance committee Charles E. Graham. John Brown and James C.. Hyde. Membership committee John E. Lo- mas. Charles E. stormont and Henry 4. |. Hall. Improvement committee Clarence D. Clark, Greene Kendrick and F. R. Lewis.