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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-07
APPEAL FOR WRIT Of
MAAOAMUS IN THE
lST WARD CAUCUS CASE

Attorney General William Greenough in behalf of the
a mandamus against Samuel Whitley
Charles Smith Timothy Mooy members OF the board OF
registration of this the court
Why did this explained in his letter to Com
stock Canning for the The letter says
Dear SirAt your have allowed the use OF game
purpose of bringing petition
and registration of the
question whether where has been
of the officers another
called properly constituted authorities
sign petition necessarily because the legal position
by you M Kelly but because consider
question raised important and because deem de-
srabe that Interpretation of the law be obtained
1t also understood have Of the burden OF
hearings and the is to be in charge OF the
citors the relato Charles NJ Kelly Very truly yours,
WILLIAM B. GREENOUGH,
Attorney General
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-07

This will make the interest in the man
damus proceedings to compel the board
OF canvassers 10 recognize the newly
called caucus doubly strong. and the de-
cision OF the supreme court will be
anxiously awaited.
NOT NECESSARY TO DECIDE ALL.
In repetition OF william ". McSoley
ct al. relative 10 the Democratic caucus
held Sept. o. 1905 In the Ninth ward:
This board has counted the ballots and
check lists returned 10 the board, and
has heard the evidence adduced in full
and considered the same, and also all the
legal questions raised as 10 the regularity
OF the proceedings OF and returns from
said caucus to this board.
The board finds that 4O7 votes were re-
turned 10 the board as cast at said caucus,
2sl votes for the "Dorney ticket. so
called. and i43 votes for the Carroll
ticket .o-called. and that 347 names
were checked as voting on the check lists.
AS this board considers that It's decision
on the grounds hereinafter specifed Is
controlling IL does not deem II necessary
10 decide all the numerous legal questions
raised by the petitioners.
BALLOTS FRAUDULENTLY PLACED
The petitioners claimed and presented
evidence tending to show that larse
number OF illegal ballots, and more thah
the difference OF so between the 401 oal J.
lots returned and the S47 names checked
on the lists. were fraudulently placed up
on the counting table as the ballots wore
dumped from the ballot box or were
picked up from the floor Of the platform
with and at the same time certain Legal
ballots were picked up. which had been
spilled from the box upon the small table
and off upon the platform floor.
The testimony considered as a whole
as TO these charges against two OF the
caucus clerks was very conflicting, and
the charges were denied by them and by
all the caucus officers. who were not
charged with doing the definite fraudu-
lent acts In question. and who were near
er and had n better opportunity 10 see
what took place than those who were on
the floor OF the hall AT varying distances
from the counting table A large number
OF other witnesses. some OF whom al
least were apparently disinterested and
truthful spectators OF what occurred had
opportunity to see, and watched the pro
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-07

The last day OF his tarry here was
marked by a desperate physical fight
against his transfer.
on the Saturday before the opening OF
the grand circuit meet at Narraganset
park. and in anticipation OF great out
pouring OF the public. aftording big held
TO work in. there arrived In this city
gang OF piekpockets-two men and wom-
an-John Doyle, John Dixon and Annie
Murphy
The latter had been arrested here just
o year before that time for relieving
horse breeder OF $500, but was sent away
on her promise not 10 return again, that
course being resorted 10 for the reason
that her victim could not he here at the
next grand jury. Besides. the police had
recovered his money.
The trio were picked up as suspects and.
following the usual course In dealing with
out-of- town crooks, the police put them
up on the charge of vagrancy.
The men gave bail-s7co each-and
jumped II. The woman was held, and a
few days later a man showed up who
claimed that she had trimmed him 10 the
extent OF SO
She was tried on the charge OF larceny
from the person and possession, escaping
conviction for the reason that the com
plainant discovered 90 that he hadn't
been robbed. His money was in another
pair OF pantaloons, which he had changed
on the day OF the alleged theft.
Thinking that the woman could be held
In nominal ball on an appeal, her counsel
caused her 10 plead guilty TO the charge
OF vagrancy.
A sentence of is rnSnths was given her,
and upon an appeal being taken Judge
Rueckert fixed the bond at 5000.
That staggered client and counsel alike
While the woman was awaiting trial one
OF the men, who was known here as
James Doyle. was spotted on the street
and taken in on the charge OF being a
fugitive from justice.
Detective Caffrey had "mugged" all
three prisoners the day after the original
arrests, and their photographs, together
with their Bertillon measurements were
sent TO the national bureau OF identica-
tion at Washington
IN a day or two came the return card
James Doyle was known in all the west
ern cities as James Maxwell.
He was wanted at st. Joseph, Mich. for
jumping bail Of $500. having been ar
rested in that city in the act of taking
diamond stud from n mans shirt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-07

ceedings, and did not see the acts charged,
nor any ballots on the platform befors
the box was turned. but saw an uncer-
tain number Of the ballots from the box
fall from the table upon the platform and
saw q number OF the clerks as also tes-
tilted by the clerks themselves. place
their hands at the edges OF and upon the
table TO prevent further ballots from
falling of the table, and saw n number
90 the clerks pick up the ballots from tho
floor, and place them upon the table.
NOT AGAINST CLERKS.
In view of the presumption OF law tha.
sworn officers. who are liable TO seve' o
penalties for any fraudulent exercise of
their powers. properly perform their up-
ties until the contrary is shown by fair
preponderance OF evidence. and in view
that taking hold Of ballots at the edges
of the table TO keep them from falling
or might create the belief that they were
placing other ballots upon the table. this
board could not justly find that the def
mite charges OF fraud against sail tw)
caucus clerks, that illegal ballots had
been added by them in the particular
manner specified, had been maintained by
fair and convincing preponderance OF
evidence
But there is the record testimony, the
ballots and the check lists themselves,
showing the large discrepancy of 60 bal
lots more than the names checked as vot-
Ing. II is true that two OF tho clerks
then served as such for the first time, and
were inexperienced in their duties, but
they testified they were careful In check
ing the names OF the voters.
SIXTY SURPLUS BALLOTS.
The presence OF these 90 surplus ballots
is not explained or justified by tie ev!-
dence. Their unexplained presence is
either intrinsic evidence OF fraud com
mitted by some one in some manager, or
OF gross incompetency or negligence on
the part of the caucus officers or some
OF them.
In either case the proceedings OF this
caucus were so irregular and illega, that
no confidence can be placed in the same.
and this board is unable TO draw the
line between what was legally done and
what was Illegally done or omitted to
be done
Therefore this board finds that no per-
sons were lawfully elected or nominate
at said caucus. and that said caucus was
illegal and void
Mr.. Thomas J. Dorney was one OF those
at city hall about noon time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-07
DIRECTORS
WILL CLOSE
THE BANK

Peoria. H. Oct. 7.-As a direct result
Of the indictment of n. c. Dougfrerty for
forgery yesterday the directors OF thu
Peoria National bank, OF which he was
president. announced early this morning
that they had decided to suspend business
and would call in the controller OF the
currency TO wind up the affairs OF the in
stitution.
The meeting OF the directors lasted all
evening and behind closed doors. 1t was
admitted that a run would be inevitable
today. and the only recourse was 10 liqui-
date at once. The loan OF 100000 10 the
PeoriA Clearing house was tied up in
such wise that IL could not be accepted.
1t was learned that quiet Withdrawal
from the bank had been going on all day
yesterday, most OF the calls coming from
Tar ks I'm neighboring towns. The bank
was capitalized at 10000
The tonk will not be open for business
today. and representative OF the con-
troller Is expected from Chicago before
noon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-07
Attorney General.

the place Of holding the caucus and fur
rish the paraphernalia to be used no le-
gal caucus can be held 'in the said First
Ward, and that the said Charles NJ kel-
~ will be deprived Of his right OF being a
candidate for the Democratic nomination
for a member OF the school committee
from the First Ward Of the city OF Provi-
dence." And that unless said caucus Is
held and the board Of canvassers and
registration does It's legal duty, Charles
NJ Kelly will have no opportunity Ito
have his name placed on the official bal
lot prepared for the election 10 be held
on the eth day OF November. A. D. 1905,
as the Democratic nominee from said
ward"
II Is further stated that there is no
other lawful means or method OF en-
forcing the right OF said Charles NJ Kelly
10 have the opportunity OF being a can
didate at n legal caucus Of the Demo-
cratic electors OF the First ward for the
position of n member Of the school com
mlttee from said ward. and II nominated
10 have the right 10 have his name placed
upon the legal ballot 10 be voted at the
election 10 be held on the 7th day OF
November 4. n. 1905, except through and
by authority and the order and direction
Of this honorable court requiring said
board OF canvassers and registration 10
designate the place for the holding OF
said caucus in said First ward. The con-
cludng statement i'm the petition before
the prayer for the writ includes a re-
quest that the paraphernala Of the
caucus must also be delivered by the
board. and the court should order the
board to so deliver It previous TO o'clock
on Wednesday evening next.
Accompanying the petition for the writ
is the call OF Chairman Barr for the sec
ond caucus In the petition proper no
reference is made 20 any previous Demo-
cratic caucus or any call or one.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-07

II Is prayed in the bill the members OF
the board be ordered TO forthwith and
without further delay designate the place
for the holding OF said caucus in the said
First ward, 10 prepare proper lists TO be
used at said caucus and at the time OF
said caucus to furnish. at the expense
OF the city OF Providence, suitable ballot
boxes, blank forms OF certificates and re-
turns, and other election stationery for
such polling place at which said caucus
is 10 be held and 10 cause the voting lists
prepared as aforesaid to he delivered AT
such polling place 10 the caucus warden
prior To the hour OF o'clock on the even
ing of oct If. 1905. as by law provided "
II will be recalled that David ]. Barr,
chairman OF the Democratic city commit
tee. on Oct a. after the declaring OF the
caucus held in Ward ! on Sept. p by the
board OF canvassers and registration OF
such caucus void fled request that a
second Democratic caucus be held at
Pioneer hall on Wednesday evening, oct
H. with the board named. This request
was refused after consultation with the
city law department.
The Democratic city committee was
not satisfied with the decision OF the
board and through its counsel Comstock
& Canning. T. N. Quinn and James IA.
Thurston. applied 70 the attorney gener-
al TO obtain the opinion OF the supreme
court I'm the matter Leave Of the court
was obtained to Ale the petition and cita-
ton was ordered issued by quorum OF
the count. returnable next Monday morn
ing al 10 o'clock
The petition recites that Charles NJ
Kelly. a citizen and taxpayer and quail
fed elector Is a candidate for nomination
for the office of school committee and un-
less the board OF canvassers designate
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-07
INJUNCTION
GRANTED
MISS CARR

Judge Brown today in the superior
court granted the petition OF complainant
in the equity cause OF Laura NJ. Car
against Russell u. Bullock for a tempo
rary injunction. short time ago Bull
lock brought suits against Lloyd A. TIL
linghast and the Tillnghast Restaurant
company alleging a number OF things
improperly done and agreements not kept
on the part OF l.. A. Tillnghast.
The fixtures and furnishings Of the
restaurant al 80. 81 and 80 Westminster
street were involved In the suits. II was
feared an effort would be made TO remove
the fixtures and furnishings and Laura NJ.
Carr. who claims TO own them. brought a
bill in equity
She asked that Bullock be enjoined from
removing them The injunction granted
her prevents Bullock from removing the
property mentioned or interfering with II
in any way. The complainant can re-
move none OF the fixtures or furniture
from the restaurant either unless she has
the consent OF Mr.. Bullock to do so I'm
writing. save in case Of fire or other greay
emergency.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-07
HUGHES IS
OPPOSED TO
ACCEPTING

New York, oct. THE committee sent
to confer with Charles r. Hughes, exam
ming counsel for the legislative insurance
investigating committee, and who was
nominated for mayor by the Republican
city convention last night, left Mr.
Hughes home early this morning.
The committee headed by Timothy l..
Woodruff would not discuss their con-
ference with the nominee. Later Mr..
Hughes summoned the waiting news
papermen and said:
II have given no encouragement To the
subcommittee, and I am strongly con-
WINGED that 7 ought not 10 accept the
nomination. I will say nothing further
until formal notification OF the nomina-
tion is given me- am told that notihca-
tion vii he on Monday"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-07
300 STRUCTURAL IR0EW0RKERS
ON STRIKE AT CHICAGO

Chicago, oct. Work on the south side
elevated extension will be stopped today
by strike Of 400 structural iron WORKER
The strike Is directed against the Ameri-
can Bridge company. which Is supplying
the steel material.
orders TO call the men out were re-
ceived Unexpectedly last night from the
international headquarters OF the union
The strike will interfere seriously with
the plans for the completion OF the south
side extension before winter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-07
PROTECTION
ASKED FOR
LYNCHERS

Chicago. Ill, oct. "A despatch TO the
Tribune from Houston, Texas. says:
petition from a number OF citizens
headed by G. w knight ~ San Marcos.
has been presented 10 Governor Linham.
asking that the state permit mob punish
ment OF negroes who assault women.
The governor Is asked TO endorse a policy
OF absolute unprotection 10 negroes guilty
OF assault. insuring that they be given no
trial by legal inquiry OF any kind and that
they may be hanged instantly as soon as
apprehended.
Gov Linham's response principally is d.
rected 20 the legal phase OF the situation.
II IL set forth that Il is impossible for him
to countenanCe the policy In view OF the
oath OF office and the state constitution,
which he is bound 20 protect.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-07
CLAIM THAT FRENCH GOLD
WAS NOT SHIPPED HERE

Paris. oct. leading American ship
pers of French gold say they have not
made any shipments TO the United states
out OF the $1,000. 900 recently withdrawn
from the Bank Of France. The report
of the shipment 20 America grew out Of
Thursdays statement ~ the Bank of
France. showing that the old balance had
fallen during the week from s5s2.ili.43t
90 s5sT PSI .32S
tazard Freres who are the cher ship
pers. have not shipped the amount re-
ferred % and are not aware Of any other
shipments TO New York They Incline
20 tho view that the gold has gone 70
Ee1pt and other points outside of the
main market London and New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-07
DIES BY
HIS own
HAND

Fayette. Me, Oct. John Bum is
dead by his own hand and Mrs. Laura
Smith is seriously wounded as the result
Of shooting at the Smith farm at s o'clock
this morning.
Bum is alleged to have shot at Mrs.
Smith when he became angered In a dis
pute over the disposition Of farm proper
". The bullet took effect In the woman x
right arm and shoulder. Bum then turned
the revolver upon himself. Doctors and
Sheriff Brown Of Readheld have been
called to the scene.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-07
ARGUMENTS MADE IN THE
CASE OF "ELIJAH" SANDFORO

Auburn. Nc. oct THE arguments in
the trial OF Rev. r. w. Sandford for man
slaughter opened at $50 a. m. with that
OF n. W. Oakes Of Auburn for the ac-
cused.
Mr.. Oakes claimed that Sandford did
not withhold food Of nourishment from
Leander Bartlett that he gave him the
benefit Of prayer; that he lid not con-
tribute TO his death; that he suffered
end grieved al Bartett's death. and that
Mr. Sandford's = authority over Shilnhites
is spiritual rather than temporal
The attorney contended that Bartlett
did not fast. and that as "A fact there was
no fast on Nivener. as is alleged.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-07
STARTED FIRE WITH OIL
AND WAS BADLY BURNED

Lynn. Mass. oct Miss Julia Murphy.
a domestic ~ years old. was seriously ~
not fatally. burned this morning IN the
home ~ Eugene Schrier. 442 Boston street.
She lighted the fire with gerosene and
the flames lgnited her wrapper. II an at
tempt 90 get from tho room she ran
against a locked door. which caught fire
from her dress. Schrier smothered tie
flames With n rug. but not before the
woman vas badly burned. She inhalcd
flames and is at the Lynn Hospital on the
dangerous list
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-07
COLE SUBJECTED To
SEVERE CR0SS-EXAMINATI0N

Portland. Me, oct THE state began
a rigid examination OF Edward F. Cole.
who is on trial for the alleged murder OF
his friend. John F. Sleeves. when court
convened today
Yesterday Cole was on the stand In
his own defence. denying that he was i'm
Falmouth AT all on April 18th. Counsel
for the defense announced that the
greater part Of the day would be spent
in taking testimony of witnesses TO prove
the prisoners abb
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-07
COTTON GROWERS URGED
TO HOLD SUPPLY FOR 2 WEEKS

Atlanta. Ga. oct. President Harvey
johnson OF the Southern Cotton Associa-
tion yesterday issued an open letter TO
the farmers OF the South in which hc
urges them 10 hold their cotton for ~
least two weeks
lie states that n tho farmers OF the
South stand together for two weeks and
hold their cotton. they will win the fight
against those who are endeavor!ns to
d,prcss the price OF the staple.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-07
A GRAND
naval
REVIEW

Toxic. oct. THE coming visit TO
japanese waters OF the British squadron
Will II is expected. be made the occasion
grand naval review which with Admiral
Togo's triumphant entry into the city
VIII offer splendid occasion for divert
ing the peoples attention from the un-
satisfactory terms OF the peace treaty
American ships are expected TO be
present at the naval review. -
Many who were at first dissatisfied with
the peace terms are gradually becoming
reconciled TO the situation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-07
GOVERNOR FOLK RECEIVES
MESSAGE FROM LAWSON

Chicago. oct. "A dispatch 10 the
Record-Herald from Jefferson City says
last night Gov. Folk received telegraph
from Thomas W. Lawson. asking him TO
accept n place with other governors on
protective committee for the policy
holders 10 demand restitution Of money by
the Mutual. New York Life and Equitable
companies and ito punish guilty offi-
clsls" The governor Il very busy and
probably will not be able to accept the
position.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-07

At today the board OF and registration
nouncd its decision in the Ninth ward Democratic
ing The proceedings of irregular and illegal
that confidence be placed the and this board unable
line what legally done omitted to bc
done Therefore this board finds that lawfully elected
nominated said that said illegal and
void"
AS in the of the First ward written opinion prepared with
the advice of the city solicitors Office handed down.
Chairman David Barr of the Democratic city committee who
awaiting hail. decided to call
tn. Ninth ward but the hall closed mc
of the decision of the board he
call them for the material and particularly lists
will Monday, using all due diligence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-07
TAXPAYERS CAME IN
SLOWLY THIS MORNING

The taxpayers OF the city did not take
advantage OF the good weather this
morning. and came TO the city hall In
large numbers as might have been sx-
pectcd. so the takings were considerably
smaller than on other half days.
yesterday 500 bills were paid, amounting
10 ti3. 1851 So which brought the total bills
paid up 20 1861, and the total paid I'm since
the opening day up TO last night 500 O5S. p
Il
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-07
DESERTED FROM THE NAVY

Word VAS received today AZ the office
o. the mayor at the city hall announcing
that Michael Hayden. Jr.. of Ss Turner
street had been declared a deserter from
tho United states navy
This case like tho many others reported
lstsly wss reported 70 the chief OF police.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-07
TRlRTY-SEVEN PERSONS
KILLED; 35 INJURED

Rostoff ON Don. Russia, oct. IA mail
train bound for Ladikavkaz left the rails
today and was wrecked. Twenty-seven
persons were killed and 25 were injured
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-07

a determined fight by
city request officials from another state
being than that which terminated when the
train pulled today carrying with James Max
we'll, guard of two officers.
money could do all that the law could bring
about was that notorious crooks enforced departure
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-07
RETURN
TO FACE
TRUE BILLS

Montreal, oct. Z. Gaynor and Greene
left for the United States on the Delaware
and Hudson train at $40 this morning ac-
companied by Secret Service men.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-07

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Say so In the classified columns ef The
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-07

Don't waste your money on worth
les advertising schemes, or before
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but ali you'll get out OF good deal
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Advertiser.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-05-04
Who Owns the Railroads.

II. 7. Newcomb, of the District of
Columbia bar, has compiled statistics
showing that 5,174,71S depositors in
savings banks of six Eastern states are
directly interested in the joint owner
ship of Sl42, 1854 ,0S6 Of steam railroad
securities, that insurance companies
doing business in Massac husetts hold
T845, $3.50, OBS of steam railroad stocks
and bonds, and "a educational institu-
tions depend on $47,46S,327 invested
in similar securities for q portion of
their income. Other fiduciary institu-
tions own enough railroad securities to
bring such holdings up to more than a
billion and half dollars, about one
sixth of the entire capital invested in
railroad property. These investments
represent the savings of the masses,
there being twenty million holders Of
lite insurance policies in the country,
az many more Of fire insurance policies,
and an even greater number Of deposit
ors in banking and trust institutions,
where Investments are largely in rail.
road securities.