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, 1905-01-25

back to Iowa and to love the old
friends and ~neighbors left there.
"Hoops were just coming in, and
never had a set" said Adelaide regret
fully. 1t was like the children in the
wilderness remembering Egyptian
feshpots.
One morning at breakfast of slap
jacks and bacon-they were in the des-
ert now-Boy listened to the CONVEX
sation with attention. paw, what Is a
comet?" she asked, afterward striving
to keep step with his strides.
watch tonight, and it's that thing
you'll see in the sky" he answered. So
she lay awake and saw II strange pres
ence 1t was round, like a face, with
fiery hair strained off its checks and
forehead and streaming away across
the heavens.
adelaide, are you afraid?" she whis-
pered, her nose just above the covers.
well a little. They say it means
things"
means what?"
"Some say trouble; some say the end
Of the world"
81 amt afraid of it; paw and mawll
take care of u.s." returned Boy boldly.
Thus do fathers and mothers seem to
children to stand between them and
even the end of the world. What a
pedestal of confidence for a human be-
ing to occupy!
Yet, In spite of her boldness, when
u3uht m, n un;p Dow 1dn
One day, the oxen having laboriously
toiled through sand to their fetlocks.
these people, with the sun shining in
their faces, passed a square rallied in
closure. Leaning from his horse, the
captain read the inscription printed
upon an upright %headboard. Boy walk
ed at his stirrup:
Sacred, sacred" she spelled.
Sacred to the memory of the Oatman
family" Her father touched her Shout
der, and with her foot on his, she
sprang to his pommel, where he clasped
her tight with one arm. Then the
wagons filed slowly past, and every
driver and all the other men and wom-
en- of the train read the epitaph and
looked with serious eyes ahead. Their
experiences were SOLDERING them rapid
ly. Nevertheless, they told each other
encouragingly, the Oatman family,
murdered by the Tontos, were simply
unfortunate. Why, look at this Rob-
inson train-and the Oatman train was
one wagon.
"Who was Mr.. Oatman?" question
ed Boy, her head against her fathers
breast.
He ran lightly over the history in
reply-the t%reacherous visit Of the In
dams to the lonely camp, the sudden
attack, the murder of the parents and
infants, the Draining. of Lorenzo, the
captivity Of Oiissc, tie oldest daughter,
and little Mary Ann. He impressed
upon her the difference in their own
circumstances, yet he felt her shrink,
as it were, into his flesh, and %involun-
tarily he pressed her closer.
what did we come for, paw" she
whispered.
Come for? Why, Boy, the valleys
of California, where you shall be a
m%illionaire's daughter some day, |
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l.

ALL the way from '52 to go "the
plains were scattered with emil
- grants-people going from what
- they knew to what they did not
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-31

TICKET IS
INOORSED

The Democratic assembly ticket in
Providence. Clarence Aldrich for mayor.
w. J.. Clarke and Matthew S. Cummings,
was Endorsed az the annual meeting OF
the Municipal league last evening at So
Weybosset street. President Robert II.
Brown was In the chair, and the report
OF the treasurer shove a balance on
hand OF $40. The present list OF officers
were reelected. President. Robert p.
Brown; vice presidents. X. Fl. 1. God
dard, ID. l.. ID. Granger and Rathbone
Gardner.
The following resolutions were adopted:
Whereas. The vital political issue today
Is 10 obtain representative government In
this state. and whereas a citizen OF Provi-
dence has at present only about one
fortieth as much voting power az a citi-
zen or the %srnaller towns, and whereas
the candidates IT the legislature placed
on the Democratic ticket are pladged to
urge and vote for such measures as shall.
lead TO a constitutional convention. where
by the present constitution shall be so
amended as To give to the state of Rhode
Island a just and equal political power in
carrying on such government. There
fore, the Municipal league OF Providence
does hereby endorse the selection OF can
didates IN the Democratic tickle and
urges the voters OF Providence 10 cast
their ballots for the following ticket:
Senator-Henry J. Spooner,
Representatives - Rathbone Gardner,
Lewis A. waterman. Dennis f.. Mccarthy,
Edward G.. Carr. Edward F. Carroll,
Daniel A. Cotton. Christopher O'Brien,
Timothy J. Myers. Samuel e. Groves.
Thomas p. Ravens. Addison Il, Munroe,
Ralph l.. Hayward.
Resolved. That the Municipal league
hereby indorses the candidacy of Hon.
Clarence A. Aldrich for mayor. because
he stands upon the platform OF the league.
opposing the police commission, favorihg
home rule and a chool commission elect
ed by the people.
We also indorse without qualification
Walter l.. Clarke for city treasurer and
Hon. Matthew ]. Cummings nor overs eer
OF the poor, on the ground of their long
and efficient service In their respective
offices.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-31

TRIP NEAR :
THE END

Washington. Oct. 3l.-A wireless mes
sage received at the Washington navy
yard today stated that at $40 a. m. the
president. on board the Dolphin. was off
Maryland light. IL miles below Indian
Head, I'm the Potomac. and SO miles from
Washington.
The Dolphin, with the president aboard.
passed the Indian Head proving grounds.
% miles down the Potomac, at 9:55 a. n.
The Dolphin arrived off Arsenal Point
at 1870 a. m. and at 1l:55 a. IN. the presi-
dent came ashore at the navy yard.
The Dolphin was compelled to lay to
for one hour of Maryland Point on ac-
count OF fog.
The president was received by a guard
OF marines, accompanied by the marine
band. Lined up on the wharf on either
side of the landing was a squad of naval
gunne?s, who fired a salute of q guns
when the president arrived and another
salute OF II gun when ne left the yard at
IL o'clock.
Mrs. Roosevelt drove TO the yard at
1880 a. m. and greeted the president upon
his arrival.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-31

For one thing the L~akewoodites were
in a particularly receptive mood because
the Republican leader Of town affairs has
practically stricken the village o ffthe map
as far as representation is convened.
Tonight the big meeting is TO be held In
Phenix, in the parish house and Friday
night Col. Quinn is contemplating the
covering the territory down river. such
villages as Shawomet Beach and River
dale. If the good weather holds out The
colonel may adopt some OF the Tom John
son methods. and make personal appeal
10 the citizens who are booming awakened
20 the need OF change I'm town affairs.
The colonel is relying on the influence of
a personal appearance rather than the
pamphlet long range plan.
MANY COMING IN ALREADY.
There was a lot OF comment on the man
~ appeal on the part OF the former gov
ernor for financial aid on the part OF the
people of the state. OF the movement for
the betterment of the present conditions.
The general disposition. on the whole.
seems TO be that the people have not the
right. and In fact have no desire to ask
the candidates To sacrifice all that they
possess to win out in this fight In add
fion 10 allowing the campaign 10 mate
rally interfere WITH lnelf DuSlntSS anu
give all their spare time OF their waking
hours and a lot of time That might be
employed in their beauty sleep.
To be sure, there was a certain Ten-
dency on the part OF the Republican lead
ers TO pooh-pooh at the idea OF appealing.
but that Is the attitude OF a man who
has n big barrel behind and never has
been able TO find the bottom of It. The
widespread publicity given the appeal has
caused an immediate response from some
quarters and the presents outlook is that
the course OF appealing directly to the
people IL amply justified.
At 2.30 today Congressman Granger. who
ias acting as treasurer for the Governor
Garvin campaign fund, announced that
already si0i.12 had been deposited with
him, many OF the donors being personally
unknown TO those I'm the office. The
amounts ranged all the way from dollars
70 dimes and nickels.
AT NON-PARTIsAN MEETING
Former Governor l.. II. c. Garvin. be-
fore the st. George Parish club OF Gem
on the topic Constitutions Govern
ment:'
The people of the United States live
under two written constitutions. The
wording OF the national constitution, II
is almost impossible 10 change. any varia-
ton from It's original meaning being due
20 a new Interpretation by the supreme
court. Few OF the state constitutions
can be changed. except by a deep. wide
spread and sustained public sentiment,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-31
NATHAN WEAkENS.

here charged with completely In the Win
throp dress suit case mystery. Is serious.
He has a high fever and Is practically "A
physical wreck. Inspector w. j. McGarr
OF the Boston police and State Inspector
Silas p. smith, arrived In this city short
ly after Z o'clock.
Accompanied by superintendent of De-
~tectlves McQuaide the officers were I'm
mediately taken TO Nathan's cell. Up TO
II o'clock the Boston authorities were
still examining Nathan and nothing could
be learned. IL is known that Nathan is I'm
a bad physical condition and n Pittsburg
officer, who saw Nathan this morning
said:
The young fellow has n high fever and
looks pretty bad. II the officers don't
watch themselves he will die on their
hands
Supt. Of Police Wallace. said this morn
ing that a watch was put over Nathan
last night.
He Is In an extremely nervous condi-
ton said Supt. Wallace. land might
harm himself"
Arrangements are being made to have
all the member " THE Shepherd King
company at the station today. They win
he questioned as 10 what they know of
Nathan and Miss Geary while both were
in the company.
A telegram was received by Su%perinten.
dent McQuaide. from Mark Nathan. u
brother of Nathan. i'm which ne asked if
he was needed In Pittsburg. Sup%erinten-
dent McQuaide asked Morris n he wanted
his brother 10 come here ana tho prisoner
said mo. ! will be In Boston shortly"
TRUTH HAS BEEN TOLD.
Little credence Is placed by superin-
tondent " Detectives McQuaide In the
report that member OF the shepherd
King company know much concerning
Miss Geary's fate than they have told.
kimeo. Wright Lorimcr q japanese valet.
and Stage Director sam Forrest. both
close friends ~ Nathans. have been very
frank I'm the statements they have made
to detectives The authorities are salts
fed that the truth has been to-.
Nsthan's dependency since his arrest
IA regarded a. important by the police
officials and they are concentrating their
efforts TO Learn Just what caused Il and
also 20 ascertain Miss Geary's physical
when she was last seen Inn thu I
~ the prisoner. that they deter
mine whether his connection with the
case extends beyond the mere fact ~ get
ting her medical assistance.
The Boston officials were closetrd with
until after ~ o'clock. and then
with the Pitisburg officials began an eN-
animation 81 the members ~ tho "Shep-
herd King company. Stage Manager
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-31
PROHIBITION
NOMINEE
ACCEPTS

Bernon F.. Helme Of Kingston, whT~ was
nominated by the Prohibition state, con-
vention for governor of Rhode Isla nd. Il
his letter of acceptance, TO With ur +.
Smith. secretary of the convention, says:
IF the legislature has taken away the
governors power, surely It has not taken
away his voice. What astounds r rohibi-
tionists is that he does not cry out against
the liquor traffic In the state. Clearly
more than - years OF practical politics
should not leave him ignorant OF it's meth
DDS and doings i'm Rhode Island.
The practice Of graft that is being
exposed throughout the country had it's
parent form and has its most effective
teacher in the licensed saloon, aud Will
not be stamped out 40 long az the legal
ICED saloon Is permitted. / am In hearty
accord with all the declarations CT our
party platform and will urge thtdr ac-
ceptation.
"The party In power must be heHd re
sponsible for the enforcement of laws.
The South county is under prohibition,
excepting the town of N~arragtnSett.
Anyone In the county who has had ex.
perience with the execution OF the la ws
for the suppression of intemperance can
testify to the difficulty OF getting ag-
gressive action in such cases from the
officers appointed or elected by the Re
publican party.
Although they take an oath TO do their
utmost duty I'm this respect. when called
upon for performance there Is no effect
i've response.
Citizens who favor law and order are
obliged 10 take up enforcement at large
private expense: even then. lack Of trust
worthy cooperation and efficient support
by the constituted authorities renders
many attempts futile.
After successfully passing the lower
court and the grand jury. this class OF
offences must he placed I'm the hands of
the attorney general. With respect to
the prosecution OF laws for the saIppTes-
sion of intemperance, the record of the
attorney generals office. with one or two
exceptions, Is a most shameful one.
In tho enforcement of the license laws
in one town in the south county under
license the Republican record Is no bet
ter. II is a matter of common potoriety
that the prohibitory features OF the Ii
cense laws are openly disrega rded in Mar
ragansett. and that gambling and Sunday
liquor selling go on unchecked.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-31
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

The North German Lloyd steamer Nekar
from Bremen. for New York. is reported
10y wireless telegraph az having passed
Nantucket lightship at 10 n. m.
IL was announced today that the bat
ueship Virginia will be given n standard.
ization trial on the Monroe Island course
between Nov. IN and -. Soon as possible
" naval vessels. will go over the Prov
beeteR+-a4aE Asf4Hee @-iaria -rorrscs 10
determine their relative merits.
w G. Temple Of Pittsburg. Pa. tho
donor OF the Temple CUP" and widely
known in baseball and automobile circles.
Is go az the Auditorium az Chicago. Mt.
Temple was stricken with pneumonia last
Tuesday. shortly before his arrival here.
while on the way with Mrs. Temple 10
the Pacific coast
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-31
HURT IN COLLISION, ne
SUES FOR $4,000 DAMAGES

Before a jury i'm Judge Tanners court
this afternoon was begun the trial OF the
suit OF Luther Pressey against the lode
Island company TO recover $1,000 for per-
sonal injuries. on Nov. %, 1904. Pressey
was riding on a coal cart on Eddy street
and one OF the defendants cars came
along and. he alleges. was run at such
n high rate of speed and I'm such n care
less manner that there was a collision.
The force Of the contact OF car and cart
threw Pressey to the ground. According
to statements made to the jury today he
was seriously injured about the shoulders.
back and spine. and the injuries so re-
ceived have permanently injured his earn
ing capacity. =
James G. Collins. Jr. is attorney for the
p~laintif and l.. s.. Hoffman represents the
defendant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-31
CRIMINAL
CASES ARE
HEARD

Judge StasFHs disposed Of several crimi-
nal cases today I'm the superior court.
Felix Fountaine had the indictment
against him, for breaking n entering
and larceny, mol pressed. and pleaded
guilty 10 a charge OF simple larceny. As
he has been charged and punished for
stealing before a sentence or 81 days was
imposed to begin when another sentence
he Is undergoing Is satisfied.
Cornelius Hatch. Indicted for assault
and battery. pleaded nolo c%ontendere
and was sentenced 10 three months I'm
jail.
Seven Paquin pleaded nolo contendere
TO a charge made against him by DIR.
Gardiner T. Swarts Of illegally practicing
medicine. Sentence was deferred. This
was a case appealed from the district
court at Warren.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-31

and even that Is seldom effective in bring
ing about a radical reform.
In the inability 10 make generic altera-
tons in their laws. the people OF his
country stand almost alone. Even
despotic governments can speedily effect
reforms, which are practically out OF our
power. With us IL required "A civil war
TO abolish slavery; England and Russia
got rid OF their servile classes. the one
by an act OF parliament, the other by a
stroke of the cars pen.
AS a result OF our written constitutions
and the inability OF the people TO change
them. we are I'm many respects tagging
behind other countries I'm the march OF
civilization.
Nearly every attempt made here TO
remedy oppressive and acknowledged
abuses Is met with the plea-too often
sustained by the courts-that the act is
unconstitutional. Hence advances and
promising experiments, which are being
made all over the civilized world, Arc
forbidden by our courts.
A written constitution. framed by the
people. In all right. provided IL is contin-
uously subject 10 the control OF those who
live under IL. That our state and national
constitutions cannot be altered and
amended ia such respect as a majority OF
the voters deliberately will. is the weak
spot I'm our Republican form OF govern
meat. To this defect Is due the disrepute
into which our institutions have fallen
ABROAD. and the apprehension with which
many OF our own most thoughtful citl-
-z-r-4e~ttAe-
The plain duty OF the people OF every
state Is to get full control of their organic
law. This is the work which we I'm Rhode
Island must take In hand.
DEMOCRATIC CITY RALLIES.
At the Democratic rally I'm What Cheer
Hall on North Main street last night red
fire burned and much enthusiasm resulted
over the address by Richard n. Comstock.
Hon. Rathbone Gardner. Lewis A. Water
ence A. Aldrich.
In Freedom Hall on Edy street. Ward
Six. Congressman Granger. Clarence A.
Aldrich. Thomas A. Carroll and Daniel
A.. Cation the two irst- being -frofrt-tffe
state ticket.
In Columbia hall. Charles street. James
II. Thurston and James A. Williams
spoke to "A Third Ward audience and Al
derman Dunn was alao heard.
The Democrats of Ward 3. who are fav-
orable 10 the election Of John l. Devlln.
Esq. to the board OF aldermen and OF
John T. Raftery n Augustine Giblin to
the common council. held a rousing meet
ing last night at Wanskuck hall.
Mr.. Devlin presided, and he and Mr..
Cartier made forceful speeches on ward
topics. Rathbone Gardner. ESQ, can
for first representative, and James
A. Williams, ESQ. spoke on state issues.
was much enthusiasm.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-31

FIVE MASTED SCHOONER
AT LAUNCHED CAMDEN, NE.

Camden. Me. oct 3i-The hve-masted
schooner Helen J. Seitz. launched ON the
high tide at noon today for the Coast
wise Transportation company OF Boston,
was christencd with champagne by tho
young daughter Of Arthur Soitz OF TIo-
boken. n. J.
The craft Is named for Mrs. Seitz. The
schooner took her maiden dip I'm the pres
ence OF a large crowd. including excur-
sion parties from Bangor and Belfast
She was launched In readiness for sea and
will sail either Saturday or Monday for
Philadelphia. where she has a charter
90 load coal for Boston. She VIII be com
handed by capt. Carter Of Belfast.
The Helen O.. Seitz Is - feet IN length.
- feet 3eam and = feet I'm depth. Her
gross tonnage IN $50 and net 22l9.
The total cost was about $4,000. and
she has a Carrying capacity or 400 tons
OF coal All modern Improvements have
been installed I'm the craft.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-31
FEDERAL SMELLING COMPANY
BUYS A GROUP OF MINES

New York. oct. Sit was announced
today that the Federal Mining and Smelt-
ing company has purchased for S,0o,oo0
cash the Morning and Youlike group OF
silver lead mines near Mullen In the
Occur d'Alene district. Idaho.
To meet these purchases the company
has Increased It's common stock issue
from s5.OO.0o 90 3. 000.Oo0 and Its preferred
stock from 100000 20 sl2.ooo.0n The
new shares will be offered 90 stockholders
or a basis Of onc-afth of their present
holdings.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-31
CONTINUED from Page Four.)

CONTINUED from Page Four)
Tire work OF the police having occupied
the time far into the night. there was a
period Of quiet at headquarters early to-
hay. Chief Waits and Supt. Pierce did
MT appear until after 3 o'clock. Officers
in touch with the case said that the case
stood where 1t did last night.
do you expect TO make IN arrest TO-
day." was asked.
1T is impossible to tell at this time, ="
was the answer.
The police admit that they could read
fly make an arrest here II either OF the
two physicians whom they want could DO
found I'm the city. Making an arrest In
another state. however. on the evidence
in hand. IL a delicate one and Is receiv-
ing careful attention from the heads OF
Abe police department.
WANT TO GET NATHAN.
while Mrs. Geary. mother OF Susan
Geary. the victim 81 tne traged'- IN the
two exhaustive examinations 10 which
rte was subjected by the police yester-
cay. gave many important facts, IL Is
Understood that the officers were impa-
tent N get Morris Nathan. the girls
betrothed. here from Pittsburg. where he
s. under police detention at the request Of
the Boston department.
Even " Nathan. whose admissions to
the Pittshurg police have been ~ greatest
value In bringing the case 90 It's present
Standing. adheres 10 nts consent 20 return
20 Poston without e%xtradition. it Is
thought to be unlikely that Inspector
McGarr and State Officer Smith. who
left tor Pittsburg Yesterday. can get back
here with him before Friday or Saturday.
Capt. Dugan. assistant 20 chief Inspector
Watts. said this morning;
II have not the slightest idea when To
expect Nathan"
When asked for n word on the status
OF the case. Capt. Duggan said.
There are no new developments
WANTS TO BE NEAR FAMILY.
At 1910 today Supt. Pierce said he had
heard from Inspector McGarr. who left
here yesterday for Pittsburg. Pa. In con-
nection with the ease and possibly 90
bring Nathan back 90 Boston.
The superintendent learned. however.
wa Ue Inspector arrived az Pittsburg
at $50 this morning
Al police headquarters the opinion pre-
vailed that Nathan II very anxious 60 be
near hts family. and u h thought that this
Will Influence the you'g man strongly
IN his decision az TO his returning
NATHAN A PHYSICAL WRECK.
.Pittsburg. Pa. Oct 1.-The condition of
Morris Naths1, the young man In custody
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-31
VETERAN
CUT HIS
THROAT

Abraham T aylor. an Inmate OF the Sol
dlers Home, Bristol. attempted suicide.
yesterday morning, by slashing his throat
with a razur.
He S1ade a. ~Sep wound and lost consid-
cradle blootf but will recover.
Mr. Taylor had a shock a few days ago
and this made him Respondent.
lie stool at one OF the windows OF Pa
vilion ID. said Good bye" and then used
the razor.
Surgeo n Dillon dressed the wound. Tay-
Tor Is 90 years old and served In Co. D.,
Second Rhode Island Volunteers. He is
a widcMer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-31
JURORS IN
A TROLLEY
COLLISION

The defendant / nthe suit OF Luther
Presey VS.. Rhode Island company fur
nished testimony OF a n nature
for the plaintiff this afternoon. A special
car was placed at the disposal OF the ju-
rors by the defendants in order that they
might see how utterly improbable II was
that an accident could have happened
such as Mr.. Pressey's counsel had de-.
scrtbed IL as happening.
Mr.. Presley was riding on n coal cart
when he claims "A carelsssly manager ca T.
came along. struck the wagon and thre "
him heavily to the ground. He was badly
hurt and asks a jury TO give him $4,000
damages.
When IL got out on to Richmond street
and Pine street the car containing jurors
was behind "A regular car OF the same
corporation. The regular car stopped bur
the special kept right along.
There was a collision. Deputy Sherj n
Mex was IN charge OF the jurufs.
He Is a heavy man.
When the cars bumped together. JURORS
were thrown from the seats Of the car.
As for Deputy Sheriff Mckenzie. his head
was pushed right through the glass Of the
car window.
There was lots of excitemer. for a few
seconds, until II was found that Dir. Nc
kenzie was not cut. nor otherwise injured
The Jurors quickly recovered FRO mthe
effects OF the shaking up. but the trip fur
nished more comment at the county court
house than any other incident has In
many weeks.