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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-11
A BETTER CAUCUS LAW.

the Boston Herald to read Rhode Island fire.
lessons in purity political methods which
and many otherwise Among wise may
be placed its investigation
the methods employed the city
Herald expresses itself in manner:
"At caucus in Providence last week there were
found in the ballot box when the polls closed sixty ballots
than should have been there That old
been done away with those localities where
by the holding of primaries 1t would be extremely difficult
any ballot box stung the law that governs holding
primaries in this city 1t would require the coson the warden
and clerk OF the precinct and all the inspectors and then the
political watchers would be quite likely discover
objections which raised primary system making
nominatin but be
tation Of political bosses is likely be limited
for fraud much less than under the old system
In this the Herad appreciation of the value of the
law fully justified and the advice gives indirectly certainly
worth following This law by radical in application
unknown in its effects Broadly speaking provides
by which the Australian voting system employed
primary meetings effectively a regular elections
When the Australian system first considered this country
stamping the evils grown up
old voting opposed
operative and assaled importation penal
of England Nevertheless spite antagonn many
adopted and has become universally operative
throughout the Union And it worthy of in this connection
that that has the Australian ballot system
has betrayed any disposition depart it
The system sufing and other forms
of corruption elections and has safety
sinister espionage and given him facilities according
the dictates his Apply party
and there would be packing
ing of ballot boxes voting punches ballots tup
which is thing inconcevable.
All good citizens irrespective of their party should
make demand for the introduction principle law
into Rhode Island primaries
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-11
BANK RECEIVER SUES
EX.PRESIDENT FOR $4,000

Swanton. VT, oct. lit was learned
yesterday from an official source that the
amount for which Receiver Frank l.. Fish
OF the Peoples National bank OF Swan
ton has brought suit against former Pres
ident A. J. Ferris OF the bank Is $50, 600.
The suit was brought in the United
States circuit court in Boston on Oct. 4
by +. y. Allen, acting for Receiver Fish,
the sum at that time being announced as
$4,000
This was an action OF contract for the
recovery OF the assessment upon the
stocks I'm the bank, owned by the presi-
dent. which had been levied upon by
United States Comptroller Ridgeway. n
was further stated yesterday that the
suit was not only for the recovery OF the
assessment, but also on account OF \
large Indebtedness 10 the bank by former
President Ferris.
The case Is returnHble At the October
term OF the United states circuit court IN
Boston
Ferris Is now at his winter home In
Boston being confined TO the house by
III health
Ferris Is under 5000 bonds on the
charge or havins appropriated two
notes owned by the Peoples bank. by
means of false entries on the books and
also OF having madc al incorrect report
OF the banks condition 10 the comptroller
of the currency. The bank went into the
hands of a receiver on Aug 10, 1904.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-11
WON DIAMOND NECKTIE
Athletic Youngstsr AhIas With SparkIsrs
Causes Sensation In Empire, londoa.

London, oct. 1.-The appearance OF n
pale-fac but athletic youth wearing a
diamond necktie at the reopening Of the
Empire theatre last night ceated a scene
that has never been paralleled i'm the
stalls OF West End theatre. and re
suited in his removal from the building.
The tic was the cause OF the trouble.
II was a resplendent affair. made in tho
shape Of the conventional evening bow.
but It was composed uf large white dla-
monds. No one could avoid noticing H.
The young man was otherwise n walk
ing diamond mine. His hands were COW
cred with the Jewels. and his cuff links,
all blazing stones. At first the audience
maintained it's good manners. merely
raising its eyebrows as the bcjeweled
youth passed. but later hundreds or per
sons followed him about the promenade.
lie finally took refuge In seat near an
tire, fearing that an attack might be made
upon him, guarded him.
There the fun ragged fast and furious.
one humorist made a speech on rare
touch the necktie. Finally 10 men
marched in Indian file past the youth,
making mock obeisance.
The laughter. cheers and jeers accom-
panyng tho horscplay completely de-
stroyed the attraction OF the stage and
was escorted from the theatre.
His identity and purposes are at
present mysterious. His peculiar necktie
was first noticed month ago at the
Palace Music hall but II created no dis
turbance. IL Is believed that the young
man is an American. who is either en-
gagged IA an advertisement or who is pay
ing wager
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-11
MIND READER PR0PHESIES
SEC. SHAW FOR PRESIDENT

Washington, oct. ll.-One OF tho diver
tive council OF the American Bankers as
sociation last night AZ tho Willard was q
mind reader. borrowed from one Of the
local theatres.
Each guest wrote \ name on card,
which was handed to an accessory of the
artist who was 2 woman stationed on the
meIzahine floor. which formed = gallery
around tho banquet hall As the access
sorry held up the card. the mind reader
read the name and made suggestions OF
the future.
When Secretary Shaws name was read
II was accompanied by prophecy. He
will be elected president In 1905
Immediately the bankers set up a great
handclapping and Secretary Shaw re-
marked that there might be more truth
than mind reading In the remark.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-11
MATTER WILL GO TO
The FULL CONVENTION

Washington oct ll.--lncdentally TO the
convention OF the American Bankers as
ISOLATION was the meeting yesterday OF
Representatives of clearing houses of the
larger cities OF the country. who dis
cussed the plan OF doing away with tho
practice OF exchange on country banks
without charge
The only action taken was the appoint
ment of a committee consisting OF W.
T. Fenton and August Blum OF Chi
cago and Fred f. Farnsworth OF De-
troit 20 present the matter to the con-
venton with view TO having the ma
tional association designate permanent
committee to assist the movement.
Mr. Fenton was elected president and
Mr. Farnsworth secretary. respectively.
OF tho clearing house representatives for
tho ensuing year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-11
HARVEST WEDDING
FOR MISS LAWSON.
Continued From Page oneD

Continued From Page One)
the edge OF which met bank Of white
chryssnthemums IN the full length OF the
mantel
Connecting the canopy and the inter
sections OF the beams OF the ceiling were
graceful garlands OF bride roses and lilies
OF the valley, each garland meeting a
small bell Of the same flowers,
On the organ and piano and in the
inches and deep window seats around the
room were tall vases filled with white
roses, boltonias. sprays OF gardinias, cos
mos and lily OF the valley.
Passing from here into the conserVn-
tory. filed with plants and flowers, one
enters the library and billiard room. con-
Meeting Dreamwold hall with the guests
wing. As these rooms are always filled
with flowers from the gardens, no special
decoration was attempted there. other
than replenishing the regular supply.
THE RECEPTION.
Caterer Joseph j. sheehan, served the
guests dainty luncheon:
MENU
Cantaloupe
clam boullon
Terrapin Baltimore
yellow legs in Aspic.
Salad
Fruit and Ices
Coffee
Following the ceremony-The bride and
groom were assisted in receiving by Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson and Mr..
and Mrs. Francis NJ. Stanwood.
Mrs. Lawsons gown was cream colored
silk, blonde lace over liberty satin. She
wore the famous Lawson pearls
Mr. and Mrs. Stanwood left Immediate
ly after tho ceremony and Will make a
siN-weeks' trip through Europe.
DANCING PARTY TONIGHT.
After the wedding the real feature of
the occasion was the entertainments aud
tonight TO the farm people and their
friends In Carriage hall.
The Carriage hall, l25 feet long and 40
feet wide, was transformed into n YER
table bower: go complete was the trans
formation that one could easily ina gine
a curtained arch OF laurel, red oak aud
maple branches from the top Of which
suspended bell OF Lawson carnations.
the guests passed through "a corridor of
fragrant balsam trees into the hall, at
the end OF which was a stage for the
musicians. banked in front with fra
grant greens and hydrangea blossoms.
Dotted over the ceiling and hiding il
from view were hundreds OF Japanese
lanterns entwined with graceful sprays
Connecting the garland OF laurel were
hundreds OF small red wedding bells.
on the sides OF the hall were more bal
sam and pine trees filled I'm with sprays
OF hemlock and caught up with great
punches OF yellow chysanthemums. In
the alcove in which the supper was ser
we'd the several tables were decorated
with roses and Lawson carnations
The party was announced To commence
after seven O'Clock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-11
PLANS PREPARED

Mr. Frank A. Sayles OF Pawtucket has
arranged with r r. Tingley to prepare
at once the preliminary plans for n Me-
mortal Hospital.
10 Is proposed 90 erect the work as
soon as the drawings can be completed.
on the so-called Dunnell lot I'm the city
or Pawtucket. The lot and building wnen
finished will be presented To the hospital
corporation as memorial to the mother
ana sister of Mr. Sayles As he desires
that The citizens OF Pawtucket and vicin-
itv may become Interested in the institu-
tion and It's work the plans will be 30
arranged that other memorials may be
added by others from time TO time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-11
NORCROSS
BROTHERS
VS.. UNIONS

Boston. oct. 1.-Two bills in equity
were filed against Brickleycrs unions Nos.
3 and p in the Supreme judicial court
yesterday afternoon.
In the first petition the Norcross Broth
ers company assert that the officers OF
Bricklayers union and p are seeking
10 interfere with their business and they
pray for an injunction.
The petition recites the fact that the
Norcross Brothers company are engaged
I'm constructing the new buildings OF the
Harvard Medical school and the New
England Trust company building.
Tho company has been IN the habit OF
building its window arches from ma
chine-made brick and also doing the con-
struCton by machinery.
The petition declares that the business
agents ~ H. two unions have threatened
10 call n strike and induce the workmcn
10 suspend work unless the constructing
company builds its window arches by
hand instead Of 10y machinery. as al pres
ent
Tie company prays FOR an injunction
60 restrain the officers of the unions from
interfering with the men employed by the
petitioners. An order OF notice has been
issued returnable Friday.
The second bill Is brought by Joseph
G.. Pickett Herbert j. Pickett and Dan
lei Connors against the two unions IN
the petition II IS related that Joseph G..
Pickett is a stone pointer and employs
Herbert j. Pickett and Daniel Connors
81 journeymen. Mr.. Pickett Is now work
ing under contract for the firm OF l..
u. Willcut q Son.
Mr.. Pickett asks that the officers OF the
unions be restrained from interfering
with his men and from endesvoring TO
prevent him carrying out his contract
by calling "A strike on the building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-11
A Smile or Two

She was very much affected, was She
not, At the bad news"
Il should say so Her eves dropped
her voice broke. her face fell and finally
she burst into tears. Baltimore Amer-
can.
Alas complained the bihulous one.
my life has been a good deal Of a. fzzle "
Yes commented the practical citizen
ssrcastically. "a good deal OF a gin fizzle. -
Louisville Courier-Journal
IL can't see why Il Is that some men
will go I'm raptures over a silly woman.
said the fair girl 10 her chum.
Who's been making love 20 YOU now
dear?'-Milwaukee Sentinel
There was once a greasy faced plumber
Who Joined up pipes most all sumber.
As soon as they freeze
He'll fix them with eeze
For some Joints arc bum and some
humber. Indianapolis Star.
who is that striking looking young
man that just came ing'
His face Is not familiar but he's either
distinguished musician or a star foot
ball player. Chicago Tribune
will you remember me when I am far
away7" he asked the summer girl.
Il don't know" she answered How
FAR are You going Chicago News
tletk-Now this. ma am. ~ the most
popular book or the day Everybody ls
reading a.
Mrs Nurltch-l don't want nothlu' that
every body reads. show me somethin'
more exclusive. Philadelphia Ledger
Tommy Pop. what is a Socialist
Ioinms.s = Pop-A Socialist. mN son. is a
man who ia itching tn put h-nt min
IN tne ssst ~ government Phii.del-
| nhis Rsccrd.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-11
PROVIDENCE BIBLE INSTITUTE
ANNOUNCES LECTURE SERIES

The announcement OF the course OF
lectures for the ensuing year has been
made by the Providence Biblical institute.
which numbers among its members Presi-
dent W. II. p. Faunce, Prof George VIII
son and Prof. Fowler of Brown university.
and which has attracted considerable in
terest
The lectures will be in University hall
and the schedule is given a. follows:
Monday. oct rs. Prof Kent OF Yale.
Biblical Literature" the next Friday.
Prot Nash of -Sthe Cambridge Episcopal
Theological school begins course ~ nine
lectures ON The Teaching ~ Jesus
This winter Rev. Lester Bradncr Jr.
Ph. D., rector ~ 81 Johns church iu
this city. will give = course ~ five lee
lures on The Adaptation of the Old Tes-
lament TO Religious Educatior' ln the
spring Dr. Frank u Sanders. until re-
Gently professor ~ Biblical hi-tor, and
srchssolcgy a. Vale is TO- tain on
Growth " Religious Ideas N Tho Oid
rettsrent"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-11
THE NEWS'PATTERNS

lower edge OF the dress. The cloak Ere
a shaped collar with narrow r1oesD
pleating and may be made OF 49,
French flannel. Henrietta, serge or silk
The bonnet Is simplicity itself. but may
be elaborated with any amount OF TRIM
ming silk or India null VIZ serve as
material. The creeping apron Is an in
valuable addition - the utde nncs ward
robe, as IL saves many a drer5 tom soil
and r. This should be maue of per-
Gale. Bingham. natural coiored linen or
outing flannel II l. without fulness or
adornment buttoning down the back.
The little petticoat consists OF body and
skirt part ard should be made OF main
sock lawn or longcloth.
46S2-in one size
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-11
Parliamentary INVESTIGATION
OF CANADIAN INSURANCE cos.

ottawa. ont. oct. 11.-Revelstions BE-
fore the New York state Committee
have had an effect on Canadian insurance
business. Many agents report an almost
absolute stagnation now.
Several OF the Canadian companies are
known TO be heavily oversalaried and n
parliamentary investigation into their me-
thods IL certaintysnext session.
Rev Mr. Mlligan OF Toronto, one OF
the foremost OF Canadian divines. said In
the pulpit lately that such men as those
implicated IN the insurance scandals In
the United states we're the worst rebels
"A country could have.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-11
LEOPOLD SUGGESTS BELGIUM'S
ANNEXATION OF CONGO STATE

London. oct u.--Accordng to the
Chronicle. King Leopold is secretly max
ing overtures TO various political nota-
bilities with the view TO procuring the
immediate annexation OF the Congo Free
State by Belgium.
The proposal will be engineered on the
patriotic GROUND that Great Britain Is
seeking territorial aggrandizement at the
Congo States expense. but the real rea-
son is that King Leopold and his finan-
cial friends. who for years have bled the
state 90 death, see that their game is up
This Is largely owing 20 the exposure
by Great Britain and France OF the ad-
mnlstrative system OF the state. which
has led 20 tho determination OF the popu-
lation In large areas and reducing 20 IN
others by from % 60 ~ per cent
10 Is doubtful however whether Rel
gmm will consent TO annexation. owing
Go her realization " the frightful task
90 VIII be to remedy the rsvages of the
last lU years
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-11
NO. 4682--A LITTLE ONES OUTFIT

While planning garments for maid ana
matron. there's a little one In the house
hold whom We all love and cannot for-
get. This small person does not worry
his head about clothes-so long as he ~
warm and comfortable. he is contened
But his fond mother delights 10 fashion
these little garments and We give these
attractive models 10 assist her. The lit
tie dress may serve for everyday or best
according 10 the materials used In its
construction. Persian lawn or India null
will produce a dainty gown. while gng-
ham, madras or chambray will develop IL
for more ordinary wear. The pic
tured yoke Is OF tucks aud insertion while
rIffle OF the tucked material or en-
broidery finishes il and appears at the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-11

Life insurance should exist for one
purpose alone-protection II should be
robbed OF the speculative features A
man should pay so much money for his
family I'm the event OF his death. Shorn
OF dividend features which are catch
penny devices to get business, tontino and
other things than an agreement TO pay
a fixed sum AT death premiums could be
reduced and life insurance companies
would then become protecting agencies
for polcyholders. and not money making
machines for "a lot of grating and gamb-
ling Officers overlords aud trustees" -
New York American.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-11
What Others
Are Saying

Judge Hamilton says that he did not
use that 10000 I'm influencing legislation.
OF course not. II was given to MN mere
~ as an expression OF regard on the part
OF tho company. y.'-Galveston News.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-11
GERMAN STEAMERS SEIZED

Toxic oct o. The German steamers
Emstruse sud Hans Wagner we're seized
YESTERDAY N Tusau and Nishima. ro-
spectivel, Both vere hound for Nladi-
stock aud tt ir alleged they carried con.
trahand
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-11

Candidate Lieutenant Governor Guilds oppo
for has adopted Governor Douglas idea of extensive
newspaper Advertising about the paid for
political noteshey get into opposition papers uncolorcd
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-11

Maudc Dram Of Boston aged proved herself heroine ye
saving her little brother from being burnt death She
had difficult task but could have acted more
or been successful.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-11

indulge such u&ue
a the time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-11

what qualifications have YOU for =
position in the Weather Rurssu?' asked
tic chief
We'll replied the hopeful applicant
~ one vnn = prise in guessirs cone
test Philadelphia Press
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-11

Petersburg has refused grant Count We the freedom of
city who recently enjoyed the freedom of the greatest
republic this will temporary discomfort.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-11

Probably Russia is considering favorng alliance with Great
belief that will be long before she will be in
a position O choose her friends
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-11
M'CURDY'S RESPONSIBILITY.

President McCudy OF Mutual Life company gave some
very umning testimony before the investigating
mittee yesterday lie claimed his salary 81 $4,000 year was lust
and because OF the responsibilities which the greatness
OF the company has imposed upon him."
Under the rules of safe and commercial conduct Mr.
McCurdy would have been required most
care and conservatism IN dealing with the funds
that flowed into the company treasury Nevertheless according
the testimony OF Robert H. McCurdy son the family re-
ceved about S4ooooo from the company alone during
the past years In that time the father got ST 100000 the
ST75o627, and sonnaw, Louis A. Thebaud So32S31
expenditures party politics and for
mysterious necessities connection with Legislation that reach
still greater total
For this OF responsibility does the Mutual president
salary three times large tho grands republic allows rs
president?
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-11

There be little doubt that result of the insurance in
vestgaon New York comprehensive plan for cheaper life
insurance will be developed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-11
A. HASSELBAUM co.
Wholesale Dealers. 1mporterr and Bot
tiers Of
FINE LAGERs, ALEC, PORTER,
WINES, 6RANDIEs, WHlS-
KEYS, ETC.
o60 DEXTER STREET

Cuf stock " strIctIy pure CaIfornla
Wines and Brandies In very fine.
The following brands; Madeira. Ma
laga. TOkay, Muscat, Angelica, Port an
sherry, at goc. q, l@ per gallon and
f5c gallon upwards; also Rhine Wine. our
own importation. AZ reasonable prices.
we give special attention To- the bot
tllng OF our Ale Lager ana Porter
Cleanliness Is our motto Export Lafer
8! 81 Per case OF - bottles. Hasscibaum'.
~ a hotties Half stock Ale. tiDo Per
case ~ c4 bottles stock Porter 81 81 per
cass ~ q bottles No charge FOR bottles
when delivered rv our S-n delivery or.
tended %. Ts' E1i-7 Union.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-11

Real Estate for sale; money loaned on
good security at 3, 6 and per cent
Hours s-10 a. m. :12-2:30 D. m. Telephone
3lS2-4 Division Street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-11

Foraker busy in Ohio to bother helping ethe
Philadelphia Local issues would could be bes
discussed by local men.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-11

Judge Dewey has example for candidates. After
nouncng that he would like be considered candidate for
Republican nomination o Of Boston for Europe
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-11

LAS long as Mr.. Cleveland continues "a
attack the ladies, he cannot he consid-
cred safe peace commissioner" Mem
phs Commercial Appeal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-11

The Democracy the people of the state to nominal
the best possible candidate at convention
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-11

Secretary Tafts lack OF enthusiasm
for the Panama project is perhaps par
donable since he is already weighted
down with the war department and the
Philippines, but should he transfer the
isthman burden TO Secretary Roots
shoulders he will miss his greatest oppor-
tunity. st Louis Republic
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-11

THE NEWS. FROV1DENCh X. l.. WEDN ESDA
suitable indulge in such uNures
at the time
Candidate Bartlett Lieutenant Governor Guilds oppo
governor adopted Douglas idea extensive
newspaper advertising There virtue about the paid for
political notcs-they get opposition papers uncolorcd.
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of Boston aged proved herself heroine ye>
cday by saving her little brother from being burnt death She
had difficult task but could have acted more
wisely been successful.
Petersburg refused grant Count Wite the freedom Of
city who recently enjoyed the freedom of the greatest
republic this will not temporary discomfort.
Probably Russia considering favoring alliance with Great
belief will be long before she will be in
position 20 choose her friends,
There be little doubt that result of the insurance in
New York comprehensive plan for cheaper life
insurance will be developed
busy in Ohio to bother helping either
side in Philadelphia Local issues would could be best
discussed by local men,
The Democracy the people of the nominate
the best possible candidate the
York be compelled the services OF Pat
| Grove o kdnap a candidate
The Of the insurance the hot plate TO
be II
Order regns Moscow; does in all the here
abouts.