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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-17

WEDDING AT
CATHEDRAL.

One OF the society events OF the season
was the wedding today OF Francis F.
Hoye president Of the NasonvilIe Woolen
company. and Miss Mabel Teresa Heffer-
nan, daughter OF ex-Councilman Heffer-
nan OF the old Second ward, but now OF
Edgewood.
The ceremony took place at the Cathe-
dral which was filled with relatives and
friends. not only OF this city. but also
OF Pawtucket. Central Falls. Woonsocket.
Taunton Worcester. Fall River. New
Bedford Boston, the Attleboros, Brook
lyn and New York city. The 1lshers were
Or. Henry j. Hoye. a brother OF the
groom: c. Woodbury. German, Thomas r.
Ryan, Henry j. Sullivan. Harry j. Far
rell and Walter Ingraham.
younger sister OF tho bride I'm an
attractive pink costume. acted as maid or
honor. while the best man was the
groom's brother. Charles T. Hoye. at the
National and Providence Worsted mills.
Vicar General Doran. pastor OF the
bride when she was an east side resident.
tied the nuptial knot. but the celebrant
OF the mass was Rev. Austin Dowling.
rector OF the Cathedral parish. In the
sanctuary were Rev. Fathers Craig and
Seagrave OF the Cathedral and Rev.
Father Baggott OF st. Patrick's parish.
city.
At the conclusion OF the ceremony, the
wedding party proceeded TO the Eloise
on Franklin street, where a reception was
rendered by the young couple from ~ TO
o'clock. At the latter hour the reception
parlors were transformed into a banquet
hall and for several hours merrlment and
feastlng held sway, 200 plates being laid
by Mrs. Garrett
Mr.. and Mrs. Hoye left town late this
afternoon on their honeymoon. which
will be spent I'm Baltimore and Wash
ington, and upon their return a fortnight
hence will take possession of their hand
somely furnished and newly erected home
at Nasonville, In the town OF Burrillville.
only few miles west OF Woonsocket.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-17
MARKET
REPORTS.

The opening trading in the New YORK
stock market was very dull. Some OF the
specialties made small gains but other
portions OF the list were affected by the
depression OF the London market. Ana
conda sold at an advance OF AZ.
Pressure relaxed against special stocks
and the entire market developed an ad-
vanclng tendency which however did not
reach significant proportions In the active
list outside OF Amalgamated Copper. Most
Of the metal stocks were decidedly firm.
but there was some inclination TO market
United States Steel preferred. Central of
New Jersey recovered its dividend and 2ls
additional an immensely large transac-
ton. Wisconsin Central preferred gained
two Amalgamated Copper and Republic
Steel preferred l 10 IA.
The lower rates for call loans helped thu
market and the coalers made conspicuous
movements. Central Railroad OF New Jer-
sey advanced 5&; Delaware and Hudson
Ia and several other stocks /. The riss
In Amalgamated Copper reached lS. The
effect on the general list was moderate.
Bonds were irregular.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-17

their employees FIVE per cent, to take ef-
feet Monday. oct. %, 1905"
In addition to the advance OF five per
cent. they have decided TO adopt system
OF profit sharing as follows:
When the average margin between the
cost Of FIVE pounds Of midding uplands
cotton I'm New York and the value of i5
yards OF twenty eight 81 by Ga print cloth
shall exceed 75 cents they will pay at
the end OF each period Of the four weeks
from oct %. 1905. 10 all operatives who
have been In their employ two weeks or
more a dividend on their earnings during
said period Of l per cent for every cent
the margin shall exceed IS until IL reaches
SO, and one-haf Of one cent for every
cent in excess OF So.
THE daily quotations OF cotton and
print cotton in the New York Journal OF
Commerce and the Commercial Bulletin
shall be the basis on which said margin
shall be made Yours respectfully
CLARENCE NJ. HATHAWAY,
Secretary"
As the market quotations during the
past few days indicate margin of So
between the cost of prescribed weight Of
raw and manufactured material, Il Is es-
timated that the proht-sharing plan will
net the operatives about per cent. one
half OF ] per cent more than the amount
suggested in the request OF the opera
tives.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-17

I'm July, 1904. a reduction OF 1914 per
cent In wages was made and nine
months strike followed The proposal OF
ne manufacturers not only restores the
oid scale OF wages as requested, but It
makes a slight advance.
I'm addition to the 5000 employees I'M
medately affected by the manufacturers
decision today it is believed that the
plan ultimately will be adopted by every
mill centre I'm New England as Fan
Rivers influence in the textile world is
paramount.
The plan proposed by the manufacture
ers today is. with but slight modihca-
tions that suggested by Governor VIII
liam L. Douglas last April when acting
as arbitrator. he brought about the set
tlement o' the long drawn out strike.
The five per cent increase in wages will
go into effect oct. %. The profit sharing
system proposed by the manufacturers Is
best explained I'm the letter to Secretary
Taylor OF the Textile council. I'm response
to one from Taylor requesting. on behalf
OF the operatives. "A restoration Of the old
wage scale. The letter follows:
Mr.. Thomas Taylor, Secretary Textile
Council.
Your favor Of oct. 9, 1905. has been
received and duly considered l am inI
structed TO say that the manufacturers
have decided to advance the wages OF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-17
LATE COURT NOTES
A Number Of Minor Cases Disposed Of
by Judge Reuckert.

In the Sixth district court today Charles
Lovett and John Holland were placed on
probation for breaking and entering in
the day time barn belonging to Josiah
A. King.
Paul Smith was fined 500 and costs for
an assault upon Cornelius ORourke.
Frederick n. Walford was placed on
probation for non-support OF his minor
child.
Vincenzo and Joseph Barbaretta
Thomas Perro and Michael Gregiano were
placed on probation. and James Diggott
was sentenced TO the reform school during
his minority for entering the Africa
street school building and stealing pencils.
etc. valued at 81 cents Frank Tacla
was found not guilty OF participation In
that affair
John Mullen was held for the grand
fury in 800 for making an indecent ex-
posure.
Frank ]. Mahan was fined $40 and costs
for the theft OF coal valued n so cents,
the property Of the Consolidated Railroad
company. Leo Carberry was tried and
found not guilty.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-17

call Is read will reappoint as permanent
chairman John s Murdock. Mr.. Muir
dock Is a well known local attorney OF the
firm OF Tilinghast e. Murdock.
Nathan NJ Wright will be temporary
secretary Of the convention and will prob
ably have some assistants.
The temporary organization Is gem
orally made permanent and then the
nominations will be In order.
The present state officers are indorsed:
George n. Utter for governor; Frederick
III. Jackson. Lieutenant governor; Charles
+. Bennett. secretary of state; William Is.
Greenough attorney general Walter A.
Read. general treasurer.
THE PLACARD SYSTEM.
The system OF indicating the sections
for each delegation by placards on up
rights so popular In previous years will
be carried out
The former Republican governors, SEN
ators Aldrich and Wetmore and Congress
man Capron will be there. or at least they
have accepted the invitations. With them
on the stage will be seated the members
OF the Republican state central com
mittee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-17

Preceding the convention which COM
nnences at II O'Clock there will be an or
gan recital on the big instrument which
IS the pride of the city's largest hail, and
then II will be time TO get down TO bust
ness.
Suitable decorations OF flags and bunt-
ing at the stage at least will be hung,
and the balconies will be opened for mem
bers OF the fair sex and their escorts.
Heretofore. there have always been a
lot OF women interested In public affairs
who have attended and this will not prove
an exception. particularly because of tho
organ recital
The Republicans cannot be accused OF
ringing In the organ recital 10 soothe the
truculent and scrappy elements in the
organization for there appears 10 be no
chance for a fight over the reframing or
the old tried out and tested slate which
wore through the campaign OF l9q-S and
stood a years usage.
CHAIRMAN HOLDEN CALLED MEET
ING.
Chairman Frank T.. Holden Will call
the convention TO order and when the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-17
PRINCE OF
DENMARK
TO Be KING

Christania, Norway oct. liking Os-
cars official refusal OF the offer of the
Norwegian throne for n Prince OF the
House OF Bernadotte is expected today.
when the government will Immediately
ask the Storthing 10 authorize an invita-
ton to Prince Charles OF Denmark to be-
come King. II is said that the reply will
be favorable, and that Immediately on its
receipt the storthng will proceed 10 his
election.
The Republicans are making desperate
eTor,s TO secure a plebiscite Tonight
they publish manifesto protesting
against the election OF n King I'D favor
ing republican form OF government IL
is understood that the Republicans now
control 81 votes in the Storthing and Il is
feared that Prince Charles will decline III
the Republican minority is sufficiently
strong to be worthy OF consideration. In
Government circles however II is declared
that the question will be settled before the
end OF the present week
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-17
The opinion concluded as follows:

The opinion concluded as follows:
AS 10 the contested claims Of said two
members Of the Ninth ward to hold over.
this board does not consider It material
to pass upon the same, as without them
there was a quorum present. and there
was no division, but everything was done
unanimously
After n thorough consideration of the
evidence presented and the question
raised this board finds that said first
meeting was legal. and said second meet
ing illegal and void, and accordingly ac-
cepts the organization returns and resolu-
tions OF said first meeting. and rejects the
organization returns and resolutions OF
said second meeting, and will govern it
self accordingly
OF BLOCK ISLAND CASE.
The assistant city solicitor finds:
The question i'm Rose vs.. Bennett was,
which OF two caucuses both claiming 10
represent a party I'm the town OF New
Shoreham. where there was no Caucus
Law was entitled 10 be recognized as
legal? The court held that tho decision
OF the state Central committee was con-
trolling as To which caucus or assemblage
OF people was entitled 10 be recognized as
the regular Democratic caucus and that
the candidates named by the caucus REQ.
ognlzed by said committee we're entitled
To be placed upon the official ballot.
This board. however. does not under
stand. that the questions I'm this rase are
the same as that in the New Shoreham
case.
The question here Is simply what has
this city committee legally done, II any
thing
REGULARS WILL GO AHEAD.
Mr. Peter G. Cannon. when interviewed
as 10 the decision OF the board OF can
vassers and the assistant city solicitor
this afternoon said that the regular
Democratic section would go ahead with
its convention Just as n the opinion had
not been rendered.
II is understood that an appeal Will be
made 10 the supreme court against the
decision ~ the board OF canvassers. and
that tho chief contention will be that
tho Block Island case OF Rose VS.. Ben
uctts decision holds good In this case.
and should have been considered
As 90 was the decision Of the Democratic
state central committee seating tho can
non delegation was ignored absolutely by
the city solicitor and the board or can
Vlsecrs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-17
MARINE REGISTER

Tomorrow the sun rises at 500 a. m and
sets at $500 y. IN. High tides at 1916 n. m.
and II 90 p. m.
The following vessels arrived In port the
4. 8 Engineers Craft Cora Newport.
surveying.
Steamer Plymouth. Griffin. New York.
Steamer Shinnecock Olweiler. New
York
Tug Elmer A. Keoler with barges w. j.
Wilson and Penn.
Tug Buccaneer with barge Pactolus.
Tug r. A. Baxter with tow.
Tug Argo with tow
Schooner Bayard Barnes. Newport News,
1888 tons for the railroad.
Schooner Henry y. Barrett. NOrfolk,
1925 tons for the railroad.
Schooner Carolina.
SAILED
Tug r. a Keeler. with barge Expouder.
tug r. +. Luckenbeck with barge Ham
llton Fish.
Tug Thos Scully with tow.
Tug John Scully with Sally 4. Marvin.
Tug N A Baxter with barge Bonner.
Tug Argo with tow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-17
M'CUROY IS ANGRY At
INSURANCE HEARING

witness what relation the approach OF the
maturity OF the policy had to It's earning
capacity and witness refused ITO be
drawn into a discussion
Chairman Armstrong then said that he
did rot think Mr.. McCurdy comprehended
committee desired his judgement OF the
insurance business the witness should be
glad TO give IT,
Mr. McCurdy again preferred. his actu-
airy to furnish the information desired.
CHAIRMAN INTERVIEWS.
Mr. McCurdy protested so stongly
against the manner I'm which the investi-
cation was being conducted that Chair
man Armstrong asked witness how he
IL don't know. | don't impugn the mo-
tive OF this committee OF which you are
the worthy chairman"
Senator Tuley asked the witness III he
thought the committee was too thorough
I'm the investigation and the witness re-
piled that he did not know
A SoLILOQUY.
Mr.. McCurdy said he thought that put
ting "A witness under oath and making
him feel that he IS on the rack Is likely
to produce incorrect answers. His an
swers. he said were published I'm dis
torted manner that looked like an at
tempt To ruin him.
why shouldn't witness shut his
ness comes here and tells frankly all that
he knows. the committee should consider
such testimony I'm executive session TO see
what further steps should be taken; but
10 attempt 10 drag from n witness any
further knowledge than he knows, makes
him feel like a criminal"
Referring 10 the question OF reduction
Of dividends, witness again declined 70
give q direct answer
Figures don't lie but liars can figure" ="
was Mr. McCurdys reply after Mr.
Hughes had read a long list Of policy
holders with the amount they were taken
out for, the amount paid I'm. and the divi-
dends received by the policy holder.
] HAVE NOT THE FIGURES.
Mr.. McCurdy continued: You have a
right 10 get your case in. I'm your own
way, Mr.. Hughes. 7 have not the figures
There are too many for ANYBODY To fol
low. ! have no doubt that all those state
ment and figures can be explained by the
proper persons. | do not attribute any
lie 70 anybody. I say II facetiously"
We'll, let's see what you do to reduce
expenses OF your company 10 YOU re-
duce salaries?' said Mr. Highes
well"
Here there was great laughter
You are entitled to that laugh" ." no
said. Let mo see. how can I answer
that"
Mr. Hughes then brought out that sal
aries had been slightly reduced I'm tho
reforms ~ clerical force and genera
agencies
Il have not reduced the salaries OF the
executive officers, they were never cut.
They were none too fat. anyway" said
Mr. McCurdy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-17
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

Government receipts from internal rev.
enue $369. 500; customs, si,0h7.332: mis-
celaneous. $lOs.5ii; expenditures, S2.O7O-
GOO.
II Is estimated at Toxic that the profits
on the tobacco monopoly this year will
he ~ least SIS 900 600 and possibly sl6,-
500 Ooo
The following fourth class postmasters
were appointed today: Connecticut
Hrstown, Dennis Noroy: New Hamp-
shire-Canterbury Depot Harry solburn.
The United States protected cruiser
Minneapolis flying the flag ~ Rear Ad-
miral Colby Il. Chester, has arrived at
Genoa. Italy. from Nillefranche and has
gone into dry dock
A mad dog ran among n group ~ school
children IN Brooklyn Yesterday and be
fore II could be killed had bitten four ~
them a physician who cauterized their
wounds ordered the children sent 10 tho
Pasteur institute
George w. Perkins ~ New York and
J. Pierpont Morgan. Jr., left London to-
day FOR st Petersburg They say they
are unable at present 90 discuss the nnan
cial projects In connection with which
they arc visiting Russia.
Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Field OF Chi
cago who were recently married In Ion
don. and DR. Leo r. Nogel. Swiss minis
ter 20 Washington, were passengers on
the steamer Kronprinz Wilhelm. which
arrived az New York today from Bremen.
Tho North German Lloyd Steamship
company 50 is said, Is contemplating
abandoning Southampton ne IN outward
port ~ coal calling az Dover Instead. n
tho plan is carried out n probably will
60 into effect In January. Plymouth will
remain a homeward port OF cSu.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-17
NEWS IDENoE. r. I. TUESDAY OCTOBER II. 1905
SWEEPING
CHANGES
IN RULES

Washington. oct l7.-An amendment 10
the civil service rules, sweeping I'm char
acter. was authorized today by President
Roosevelt Hereafter a cabinet officer
will have the power TO remove summarily
and without hearing any civil service em-
ploye In his department who 10 the per-
sonal knowledge OF the board OF The de-
partment has been guilty OF misconduct
or who Is inefficient in the performance
of his duties.
BY the terms OF the amendment the
cabinet officer must have personal knowl-
edge of the misconduct or inefficiency OF
the employe whom he proposes TO dis
charge.
With this personal knowledge tho power
OF tne head OF the department is absolute.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-17
DECISION AGAINST
The Cannon TICKET

AFTERNOON A
A cANvAssees
THE FIRST MEETING AN
SECOND ILLEGAL
GATHERING DEMOCRATIC POLITICIANS
AsT
WITH sLIonr vAstA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-17
REPORT Of TRUSTEE WAS
ACCEPTED BY CREDITORS

The creditors of Grafton c. Latham Of
Newport met at tho office Of the referee
I'm bankruptcy. Chester w. Barrows 81
Weybosset street AZ 10 o'clock. today
and listened TO the report OF the trustee.
John g. Burke.
The report was accepted. the trustee dis
charged and the meeting dissolved.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-17
START ON 1OOO-WIle AUTO TRIP

New York. oct. 17.--The New York legis-
latlve committee on good roads. bound
for n thousand-mile automobile trip left
Murray Hill hotel here today
The run will be through New York
Connecticut and Massachusetts. Tonight
the party expects TO stop at Lenox, Mas.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-17

EXPORT
OF ARMS

Washington, oct Interpretations Of
arms. ammunition and munitions Of war
OF every kind from any port OF the United
states and Porto Rico TO any part OF the
Dominican republic is prohibited by a
Presidential proclamation issued from the
state department today.
Accompanying the proclamation Is an
explanatory memorandum TO the effect
that this action has been taken after con-
sultation with the Dominican govern
ment. with their concurrence and is in
tended 60 assist them in the enforcement
OF their regulations designed TO prevent
the perennial rcvolutlonists ~ the island
from getting warllke supplies.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-17
REPUBLICANS READY
FOR CONVENTION


with convention will
hi. tomorrow officers
. by renOminating trlumphanny another term
The convention the general
assembly Wright all the
/. towns have elected quota hand
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-17
STAllINGS WITHDRAWS CHARGES

The complaint against sergt Willis l..
Doe or the Central police station for
assault. brought by George T. stallings.
manager of the Buffalo baseball club.
which was to have been heard by tho
board OF police commissioners this after
noon. was. by Mr.. stallings' counsel. Mr..
John W. Hogan. formally withdrawn to-
day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-17
DRANK WOOD ALCOHOL AND DIED

Portland. Me. oct i7.-Francis Souther.
Is. aged about Il years and q resident of
New York city while serving as Neo-
men on the revenue cutter WoodhuiN.
died today from the effects produced %
drinking a pint of wood alcohol.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-17
A GUARANTEED CURE FOR e,L.s

Itching, Blind, Bleeding or ProtrudIng
Piles Your druggist will refund money
n PAZo OINTMENT fails to cure you in
20 a days. soc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-17
Tho New York Stock Market,

Reported for The News over the pri-
vate wire OF EDWARD +. SHELDON
& CO, Bankers and Brokers, Room 234,
Banigan building
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-17
HIGHER WAGES
FOR WORKERS
At FALL RIVER

.:
River
(.
meeting to
. %.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-17
The Cotton Market.

Reported for The News over the prt-
vate wire OF EDWARD T. SHELDON
g. co, Bankers and Brokers, Room 234.
Banigan building
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-17

wANTED-A NEAT ERRAND BOY.
acquainted with city. Salary 800 Can
between s and A. m. 2l2 Union street
Room tO2. Able to read and write. oil Il
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-17

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tab
lets. Druggists refund money II II falls
TO cure. T. w. Groves signature Is on
Zach box. .5c.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-17
OTHER LETTERS READ.

other letters from policyholders we're
read 60 Mr. McCurdy. showing n gradual
reduction Of dividends. and he replied that
probably the decrease was due 60 the ap-
proach ~ the maturity ~ the policy.
Questioned further 10 explain what he
meant ne again refused 20 discuss tho
question"
Chairman Armstrong then asked the
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-02-05
DELAY IN WILDER'S
CONFIRMATION MAY
EMBARRASS COURT

There session of the Supreme Court Monday
said Governor Carter yesterday for the that there will
be full Judge Hatch and the nomination of Wilder
by
cablega the of the United States calling
his this of facts and hopes that he will
up Judiciary Committee Monday morning
Widers nomination confirmed Otherwise
block judicial business of the Ter
rory.'
right The Supreme the
of Hawaii busy body and should be
ned behind with its work There is, however certain
routine the of appointments Washington that
departed If the of Mr. Wilder had been made
then,
taken Office and the Senate would have taken
his confirmation the session The
having made while Congress
the Judiciary Committee,
something somebody takes the
up actively pushes along And precisely what
sought with the Wilder appointment
Wders appointment by cable added the
Governor suggested that that be done but found
it was not possible practice of government