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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-18
DRIVER IS
BLAMED FOR
Her MURDER

New York. Sept. 1S.-Coroner O'Gorman
has issued a warrant for the arrest II
Joseph Girard. a driver, charging him
with the murder OF Augusta Pfeiner, the
22-year-old girl whose body was found in
Pelham road in the Bronx Saturday. Cor
oncr o'Gorman said:
1--WE have traced the movements OF Gil
within 200 feet OF the place. We have also
traced the movements Of the girl up to
$50 o'clock on Wednesday night. when
she boarded a Throgg's Neck car. The
two undoubtedly met.
The mans clothing has been found In
the home OF Mrs. Julia n. Mcmahon OF
Pelham road. near Eastern boulevard,
and consists OF overalls and jumper.
These are smeared with blood. The last
seen OF Glrard was when he left home on
Thursday morning at 6 o'clock.
The warrant charges Girard with homi-
eide. William Harmed. a hack driver, and
Julia Mcmahon have been committed to
the House OF Detention as witnesses.
The body Of the young woman was iden-
titled today as that OF Augusta Pfeiffer
% years old, whose home was on Pelham
road only a few hundred yards from the
spot where she was discovered.
owing partly 10 a quarrel with her
mother over n trivial matter. she left
home three weeks ago and had been living
with a family named Breiner IN the lower
part OF the Bronx. For several winters
she had spent the cold months with this
family, because they lived nearer the
place where she worked I'm Manhattan.
Two weeks ago Augusta returned 10 her
home 10 get some clothing she had loft.
She took away part OF II. and To get the
rest made an appointment TO meet her
brother. Paul. last Wednesday evening I'm
Pelham road. near the place where her
body was found. Paul kept the appoint
ment. but his sister did not appear. The
girls family are respectable German pco-
pie and have lived i'm this country Il
years.
The Identification was made through
Frances Brenier, the 12-year-old daughter
OF Mrs. Louise Brenier. with whom Miss
Pfciner was living. a curious circum-
I'm this connection Is the fact that
discussed the case I'm the hear
Of the Pfeimer family Saturday night.
no one seemed To recognize the de-
scription given OF the murdered girl.
Miss pfeiner was well known and re-
spcctcd I'm the neighborhood IN which she
She left the Breiner house about 3
o'clock Wednesday evening 20 meet her
md carried n small dress suit
case. This case was found near the body
Tho walk from the street car 10 her homo
Is n lonely one and IL was while on this
she was assaulted. according 10 the
theory.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-18

SHE:L.L.E:D BY
CANADIANS

Erie. Pa. Sept. 1S.-The fourth OF the
fishing tug incidents OF the past week
took place In mid-Iake Erie yesterday.
when the Canadian cruiser vigilant rid
died the big steam tug Harry q Barn
hurst with small shells from the rife
on the patrol boat. Captain Easel Of the
tug admitted after he escaped that the
Nigilant could have sent her 10 the bot
tom II Captain Dunn had so desired. They
ran more han eight miles under fun
head OF steam before they crossed the
boundary lines and escaped from the Ca
nadians.
More than 30 shots struck the vessel.
and Of these IL OF the small shells. land
cd with telling effect on the upper parts.
SO the boat corcencd 10 one siac with
tho mass - wreckagc when she came into
port. Having been used formerly for n
pleasure steamer. the Barnhurst Is OF
large Size and well lifted with steam
equipment. The fireman. Magnus John
SON. tainted iu the hold from ovcr-eNer-
tlon IN keeping the steamer going ahead.
lie was reported Killed. hut revived nftcr.
reaching shore Two fishermen were cut
IN the face BY splirters shot away from
the bullets.
The B%arnhurst. according 10 C,n,,t,
Easel was about 1--WE miles over tho it,o
drawing nets when the Vigilant appeared
There other Erie tugs. the Alma Vail
ant ana the BOYD. were over IN. line ana
ran away when the chase started Cpp-
tion Dunn ordered the B%aruhuref 10 siop
but instead u doing so. Captain I-,ssi
pat on FUN steam and stlftcl s,r the
line lie tooh q s1uthwcst,rlv direction
and could not be headed by Tho vigilart.
II has become quite tho custom for GA,
Eric fishermen 20 cross tho f.. r...4
lees % strict orders from tho comp3pias
employing them. ana have exciting
brushes with the Nigilant They never
think % surrender whcn there Is "a chance
10 run away. The Barnhurst lost "a large
quantity Of nets.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-18
/ he THEATRES

A. kclth's this week tho program will
include a great many acts OF the headline
variety and several OF exceptional inter
est. Heading tho bill will be Rudolf
Horsky. Lcona Bergcre and Roy Fair
child in a merry onc-act play. lie. She
and He Mr.. Horsky IL the eminent Ger
man actor who attracted such widespread
attention when he was leading man OF
Herr Courcid's German Irving Place
theatre; Miss BcrRcrc is the talented
sister ot Valerie Bergcre. and Mr.. Fair
child has too many loyal friends and adj
mirers here. won during his connection
with the original Albee stock company. to
need Introduction. The trio Is likely to
be heartily welcomed during tho week.
-
Tho feminine portion 81 Keith audiences
this week are sure ~ some treats I'm the
Jim" 90 some magnificent gowns. for Miss
Niolette. or the team or Kelly and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-18

Cos 10000 A::::e::3& 600: 3: %s:,.&@.3: ..s:$c. :+:.@:.9:
" Esopus \. Y, Sept s-Former Judge Alton b Parker last year the
o Democratic candidate for President of the United States yesterday referred &.
g to III charges made by him in the presidential campaign last fan, that cor d.
. poratonf funds wereb being used in lid Of thu Republican campaign. Z
9 To a correspondent OF the Associated Press. who called at Rosemount. q.
Q Judge Parkers home, and asked him If he had anything to say in relation
9 TO te statement IF vice President George w. Perkins OF tn New York Life
8 Insurance company, made before the legislative committee Investigating he
8 insurance business to the encctt thai President ohm A Mccall Of that
Q company had caused a contribution OF about $4,000 to be made last car to
q tn Republican national campaign fund Judge Parker said:
o yes. I believe I ought to say now that there is n o political excitement
. to distract the public attention, that the president Of the New York Life vas Z
o not the only such contributor The officers of other great. life insurance com D..
q panies such as the Equitable and the Mutual also contributed of the policy .
9 holders IND for campaign purposes last year What has been proved in Thu 3
. case of the New York Life will undoubtedly b. proved I'm M other cases The .
9 facts exist. M honest and able counsel backed by al honest ommite +.
@ VIII undoubtedly bng hem out for the public good" 3
- 49, 49,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-18

Continuing the interview, Judge Parker
ssid:
"Were there an Investigation OF railroad.
manufacturing and other corporations IL
would be found that these life insurance
officers were not the only corporation
officers who put their hands into the
treasury and took out money belonging
10 the widows and orphans TO help Sc
cure a partisan triumph.
That their acts we're unlawful and
their purposes corrupt goes without say
ing. They intended to have the money
used. as It was. in corrupting the elec-
torate. Air. Perkins makes the point that
Mr.. John A. Mccall. the president OF the
New York Life. is a Democrat. Apparent
ly he would ave the public assume that
when Mr.. Mccall unlawfully and wrong
fully contributed these funds the com
pany's share probably as a member OF the
underwriting sydicate-it was evidence OF
political virture. rather than misconduct.
MERCENAR1Es IN POLITICS.
The truth about Il IS. and I say II
without feeling but emphatically, that men
like Mccall have no political convictions
that stand in the way Of their personal
hAN AAafh ANAf
OF that party which will better serve their
personal and financial interests and will
Tor contributions. past, present and future
continue TO protect those Interests by
lenient legislation and by pretence AZ exc
cution OF law which shall be tenderly
blind 20 all their offences. The party
they espouse In the moneys they hold ir
trust. and occasionally a little OF their
own.
The underlying principles which divide
the great mass OF the people into parties
have no effect upon such men. Their orc
Inquiry is. VIII the party organization
In it's hour OF triumph remembcr our
generosity and respond to our demands?
or course the organization remembers.
for It's expects a similar contribution next
time. And the expectation Is not IA vain.
CLAssED AS CRIMINALS
Last year was not the first time. such
contribution had been made before ga
national, state and municipal elections.
1T Is not my purpose 20 claim that
the Democratic party. subjected 90 the
temptation which has overcome thu other
party during the last few years. would
have acted differently. More party adj
vantage should not be sought from the
disclosures made ln his investigation.
But the facts should be diligently sought
that the people may become so aroused
That they Will insist upon legislation max
ing II a criminal offence for Officers 10
contribute corporate funds for political
purposes and %depriving the apparently
successful candidates OF their Offices.
Efforts In that direction have hecn
making In different states since Novcm-
her lest. and particularly en- this state
But tho Republican organization would
not consent 20 u. 80 the legislator. d~
feated the bills And the organization
never will consent until an aroused pdbic
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-18

sentiment shall threaten legislators With
political oblivion who fail 10 enact effec.
tive laws upon the subject"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-18

Violette. has the reputation Of being one
OF the most handsomely dressed women
upon the stage today. This duo, who
are known as THE Fashion Plate Duo
are also exceptionally fine vocalists and
their up-to-date ballads always create a
great deal Of genuine enthusiasm.
80
Two acts az Keith's this week that are
sure TO appeal 10 the little ones are the
comedy acrobatic act, THE Awakening OF
Toys" TO be given by Dewitt. Burns and
Torrance. and the exhibition of canine
Intelligence that will be given by Fred
Ucrbert's dogs. Dink. one OF Mr.. Her
bort's cleverest pots. Is the only dog that
has ever been taught 10 successfully loop
the-loop. and the way in which he does Il
shows that he himself actually enjoys IT,.
%.
Edwin stevens. the noted legitimate
actor, just from his big success in THE
Pearl and tho Pumpkin" Klaw and Err
langer's hig musical extravaganza. will
head n strong bill al Keith's next week
and Is sure 20 be q big drawing card, for
a more finished artist never appeared
upou the vaudeville stage, and he is sure
TO repeat the big triumph he made hero
two years ago. Mr.. stevens engage
ments I'm vaudeville are limited 10 n very
lfW WeFkS. lOT nv VIII NIlINN nfElU re-
hearsals for a big New York production.
-.
Scenes IN "Fast Life I'm New York. ="
which will open AZ the Empire theatre
tonight. range from the famous Subway
tavern. which has Just been converted
into n plain. old fashioned gin mill again.
to tho gambling palace 81 Dick Can
neld. p raid on q pool room on Broadway.
n scene In an artists studio In which an
attempt is made to force q girl 20 pose
I'm the altogether and o-1ers ~ equally
vivid interest. The play Is one with an
intensely thrilling story and ono with a
very pronounced heart interest. II was
by Theodore Kramer and is said
80 be one OF the more interesting plays
OF that very popular writer. The large
company presenting the play at the En-
plrc Is headed by Julian Rose. "a well
known top liner as Hebrew comedian on
the vaudeville stage and includes Miss
Virgins True Prescott.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-18
NEW YORK CITY EXCURSION Via
BOSTON & MAINE RAILROAD.
October !, Hoosae Mountains and Hudson
River Trip.

October 4 Is the date of the trip Via the
Boston y Maine railroad through Deer.
field valley and IIoosac mountains to Al
tauv. thence via either DAY or nleht
limo steamers down the Hudson river 90
New York. stop-over Of two days I'M New
York and return via the Provid, nee line
steamers. $500 Is the round trip rate.
Send 90 the General Passenger Depart
mcnt. Boston a Maine r. r.. Boston. for
their beautiful illustrated booklet which
describes the trip I'm dc,ail and gives an
necessary Information concerning hotels
accommodations. etc. Train will leave
Providence ~ $40 q r. Tickets will be-
on sale ON and after september % az r
e. Church's. We1tosset street. Proyi-
derce also New York. Ncw Haven and
Hartford railroad oflcc. Providence sta
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-18

MRS. wINSLOw's S~COTHIn,o SYRUP
has been used for over co years ty mil.
ions OF mothers for their children while
teething. With perfect success. 1t soothes
the child. softens the gums. allays all
pain: cures wind collie. and Is the bssI
remedy for Diarrnoca. 1t Will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
Druggists In every part OF the world.
twenty-five cents a bottls. BE sure and
ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup"
and take no other kind.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-18
A TRULY IDEAL WIFE
HER HUSBANDS BEST HELPER
Vigorous Health Is the Great Source Of
the Power TO Inspire and Encourage
All Women Should Seek II.

One Of the most noted, successful and
richest men of this century, in n recent
article, haS said. Whatever ! am and
whatever success i have attained in
this world owe all TO my wife. From
the day j first knew her she has been
an inspiration, and the greatest help
mate of my life"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-18
WHITE

Are you looking Tor "A place whore you
can stay a few weeks In the White Noun.
tains at reasonable cost? IL so. then drop
a letter 10 w. II. Eastman. proprietor.
M1at View Cottage, North Conway. n. a.,
and no will send YOU n circular giving all
the details OF one OF the most charming
and hcalthful resorts In America. Or
call al the News office and fun infosma.
ton will be given there.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-18

1T r. true sighed Daddy. chat beauty
drpwa o. with n singh hair '
~ beauty is r. considerations artist
replied Miss Pert she will draw YOU
without = single hair '-Houston Post.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-06-08

We see no satisfaction or
profit in handling low grade stock.
Neither will consumers when they
learn that the finest lumber does
not piece by the foot but by the
inches.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-06-08

s
FROM HERE TO THERE.
CHEAP RATES
Commencing June 1st the
Frisco System will sell 90 cay
tickets to ID ver, Colorado
Springs. and Pueblo, Colo, for
S22.85 Round trip Season tick
cts to above points $24 so.
For the following occasions
the Frisco System will sell very
cheap round trip tickets, for
rates and full particulars ask or
yhone 302.
international Epw ort h
l. e agi e Convention, Denver,
Colo, July 5 to 9th.
Annualmeeting Grand Lodge
Benevolent & Protective Order
OF Elks at Buffalo, n. Y, July
July 18th to 18th.
Annual meeting Imperial
Council Ancient Arabic Order
of Mystic Shrine at Niagara
Falls, n. Y, June 20 to %.
Annual meeting Grand Aerie
Fraternal Order of Eagles, Den
yer, Colo, August II to Oath.
Annual convention National
and Fire Insurance Agents at
Denver, Colo, August l6 to Is.
American Osteopathic at Den
yer, Colo, August ID to 10.
For further information call
at Ticket Office.
II. E. HARKRIDER, ". a.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-06-08
A. S. MCREA,
20 1-2 OkMULGEE AVENUE.

The Creek Undertaking Co.
is the official undertakers for
the Burial League of the U. S,
for the Negroes of Muskogee.
and vicinity and will take up
contracts for all Negroes wheth-
,er their name appear thereon or
not, Should a policy holder die
bring the contract to us. We
will do the rest. 5-lS, I'm.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-06-08
GLOYD LUMBER COMPANY.

To tell about our lumber. 1t is
put forward TO win the approval
of the lumber users of this section
and when its good points are ap-
preciated it Will certainly do SO.
Morris tribune., 1905-07-15

The St. Paul railroad press bureau has sent
the Tribune no ready made editorials. Howev-
er we do not feel sighted.
/ S !
IF John King occasionally turns his attention
from the musty volumes of the state library to
the breezy country press he must be getting a
great deal of entertainment out of the pleas
ant things the boys are saying about Ray W..
Jones.
The Equitable Insurance Co. made loan
to Senator Depey's Improvement Co. of $25OOOO
on security worth $4,000. 1t also bought Mr..
HYDE private car for $2O,OOO The people are
learning great deal about graft in high place.
high regard for those who have wealth irrespec-
tive of how they got it.
The Minneota Mascot comes to the defense
way contending that the railroads are only try
ing to present their side of the rate question.
That seems reasonable, and yet the crux of the
question is that SO long as the railroads persist
are absolutely committed to their interests, the
people should be urged to elect men who are
absolutely committed to their interests While
the denlagogic railroad baiters should not have
things all their way neither should the rail
roads.
Morris tribune., 1905-07-15

The Lakefeld Standard wants the republic
party of Minnesota reorganized, but insists
that none but Dunn men shall remain in the
lookout chair while the reorganization is going
on Not the best way to promote harmony in
the ranks.-Mankato Free Press.
Morris tribune., 1905-07-15
CHUNKS OF REPUBLICAN HAR1oNy.

CHUNKS Or REPUbLlNAN HAFElOTY.
The republican boilers who put John A.
Johnson into the gubernatorial chair now
nightly worried over the fact that perhaps the
straight-out, loyal Dunn republicans won't help
him out of that chair. Their anxiety for char
mony' beats Rockfel1ers appetite for the al
mighty dollar. Why do they want to beat
Johnson, their pet?--Blue Earth Post.
We are all willing to abide by the decision
of convention if it decides the way want
it to.--Sauk Centre Herald.
Princeton Union: The political tories are
falling over each other in their hurry to get
into their deserted ranks again and are profuse
in their advice as to how the next campaign
should be conducted. Their hyprocitcal pre-
tensions to party loyal will never pass for the
genuine article.
/
Jake Jacobson of Lace vi Parle county is
making speeches at old settlers meetings, ETC.
That settles it-Jake is out for governor and
what he lacks in beauty he more than makes
up in hard common sense.-Heron Lake News.
Jake would have hard shedding in the con-
vention and st. Paul and Minneapolis would
have to turn him down afterward harder than
they did r. C. Dunn. They don't forget his ght
for the tax code. His election would depend on
the country vote and the jobbers would expect
their salesmen to again handle that-Fairmont
News.
The republicans who supported Bob Dunn
will control the next state convention. This is
pointer.-Rush City Post.
If the republicans who supported Bob
Dunn control the next convention right the
otter republicans will be pleased to follow their
leadership, but if they get foolish and indecent,
as they did last year, the other fellows will de- |
rive great pleasure from the swatting that will
follow in November. This is pointer.-Pay-
nesviile Press.
That pleasant gentleman posing as
lieutenant governor of Minnesota, Ray w.
Jones, can hardly feel fiattered at the cordial
unanimity with which the republican press is
booming him for governor of Alaska. Itamost
looks tho the boys felt reconcied to the idea
of getting along without Ray. w. in the next
state campaign. Mr.. Jones halls from Minnea-
polls and has a roll. The Journal supported
him last year while repudiating poor but hon
est Bob Dunn This is not intended as ref1ec-
ton upon either Mr. Jones, the Journal or Min
neapolis, but is mere statement of fact.-Ort- !
onvile Herald-Star
The Lakefield Standard wants the republic
an party of Minnesota reorganized, but insists
that none but Dunn men shall remain in the
lookout chair while the reorganization is going =,
Morris tribune., 1905-07-15

The st. Paul railroad press bureau has sent
the Tribune no ready made editorials. Howev-
er we do not feel sighted.
Morris tribune., 1905-07-15

Governor johnson has refused to allow the
bill of Commissioner Seabury for services as
member of the state capitol commissioners.
The bill asks for pay nearly every day of the
year, and is largely made up of such items as
clearing applicants for positions and Confer
ring with" different state officials. The inten-
ton of the law creating the commission was to
allow pay and travelling expenses only when
the board held meeting, and this attempt 81
Mr. Seabury to collect for days that he alone
was working, savors of petty graft. Mr.. Sea
bury and all the other members of the commits
sion are entitled to thanks from the people oil
state for having built such magnificent capt.
oil with no jobbery, and it is very unfortunate
that this petty matter should come up now
Mr. Seabury has undoubtedly been busy on the
states business as stated in his bill, but as Ions
as he cannot be legally paid, he should be con
tent with the honor and credit which people O
the state will to grant him and his col
leagues.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-25
Saved by Dynamite.

Sometimes a flaming city is
saved by dynamiting a space that
the fire can't cross. Sometimes a
cough hands on so long you feel
as if nothing but dynamite would
cure it. q. T. Gray of Calhoun,
Ca, writes: "My wife had a very
aggravated cough, which kept her
awake nights. Two physicians
could not help her; so she took
DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds,
which eased her cough, gave her
sleep, and finally cured her. y
Strictly scientific cure for bronchi-
tbs and la grippe. At D. A. Hen
dershot's drug store; price SOC
and ST.; guaranteed, Trial bottle
free.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-25
Ine Shining Face or Moses.

All down through the ages mis-,
take has been perpetuated as to the
meaning of the Hebrew word "karan,
ITO emit rays like horns" 1t is the
word used in Exodus XXXiv, 90, ia
describe the shining face Of Moses aft
er he had talked with the Lord. The
Scptuagint translated it into Greek.
his head was horned" So all thr0u%li
the middle ages ANA the period of great
Italian art the Vulgate had it (wh"ncr
Michael Angelo and other artists got
the idea, Angelo giving to Noses t.
riamelike lock- OF hair on the heaG);
the Cranmcr Bible and the Douay
Catholic English Bible continued The
queer error. King James version at
last got it right, the skin of Moses
face shonc. and Moses put the veil
upon his face" etc.