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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-26

The report that / am opposed 10 the
nomination Of Hughes is without founda-
tion / am not seeking 10 defeat or nom
mate any candidate. / am for the Strong
est man whoever he may be.
% FRANK w. HIGGINS"
UNCERTAINTY ENDS.
An entirely different atmosphere sur
rounded the approach Of the hour for the
second days session OF the Republican
state convention. The tense uncertainty
which characterized yesterdays proceed
ings was gone with the spread OF the news
that the leaders had agreed 20 abandon
the fight 10 prevent the nomination OF
Charles f. Hughes.
Marching clubs and delegations came
I'm during the morning with flying flags
and playing bands and were net at the
station with the news of a probably har-
monious convention, a quick result and
an adjournment today.
Eleven o'clock the hour set for the
convention. found the hall we'll filled. II
was understood that following the nom
nation OF Mr. Hughes a recess would be
taken until afternoon. during which the
balance OF the ticket would be agreed
upon.
The convention was called to order at
lli7 a. m Senator Armstrong was
elected permanent chairman.
Continued on page Six)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-26
SEN. WETMORE
DIDN'T LIKE
THE COMPANY

The dinner planned by Col. Charles II
Childs and others in honor OF Senator
George Peabody wetmore at the squan-
tum club today proved Disappointment.
II was Hamlet" with Hamlet left out
Almost at The same moment Col Childs
received "A letter from the senator an
nouncing that ne could not be present. He
gave no explanation whatever and Mr..
Childs was sorely perplexed
But others solve the problem. II not 10
Col. Childs satisfaction. at least plausi-
bly,, according to information that has
come 10 the News-Democrat.
Today is the regular dinner day at the
club and practically marks the close Of
the season there.
II was planned today. I'm a purely info--
NAL not to say accidental way, 10 have
Col Samuel Pomeroy Colt, whose name
has been heard Of late in connection with
Senator Wetmores seat, attend the reg
ular dinner
OF course, all this purely unorganizeo
preparation did nor escape the workin-
senator" from Newport; and APPARENTLY he
did not think that the absence or two
such big men as himself and the Rubber
Trust magnate would allow The large
company expected 20 extractsas much en-
joyment as the occasion demanded.
IL there was 10 be skeleton at the
feast, Senator Wetmore did not desire to
be that skeleton.
Moreover. the senator had already ac-
cepted an invitation from Robert Ives
Gammell of this city TO meet several dis
| tinguished gentlemen at Squantum club
dinner tomorrow afternoon.
This dinner. 1t has been planned by the
Brayton machine, was to illustrate how
the manufacturers Of the state are rally
ing To the support OF Wetmore; and az it
has been so widely heralded the senator
did not desire TO dwarf II by appearing
at the less distinguished gathering of this
afternoon.
The refusal OF the senator TO meet the
ambitious colonel shows that no love is
lost between them at this stage or the
senatorial -eonteSt------
Col. Colt usually leaves for New York
Tuesdays. not TO return until Saturdays.
He did not go yesterday, as he desired To
attend today's dinner.
1t is understood that he will leave for
New York before the Gammell dinner is
held however.
The dinner to which Col. Childs invited
Senator Wetmore was given by Col
Childs. Josiah w. Crocker. Henry A.
Carpenter. Albert A. Baker, Walter l..
Preston and Benjamin Weeden
Among the invited guests were: Con-
gressman Adm b. Capron, who was ex-
pected TO add spice 10 the occasion; Col.
Harold J. Gross, chairman Of the Repub-
llcan state committee: Albert Horton,
William Titcomb, Col. Albert A. Pope
and others. Mr.. Titcomb took quite
party down from Fox Point I'm his yacht.
Destinations TO attend the dinner were
received from Gen. Miles and from Mayor
Dyer. who didn't attend the Colt dinner.
II was stated that Senator Wetmore
had accepted the invitation once. but
withdrew his acceptance later, contenting
himself with the simple statement that he
was unable TO be present as / had prom
ised."
Political speeches were under the ban.
Il was stated.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-26

The close and confidential relations sus-
tained by the gambler who Is leading the
Hessians Of the First ward against the
honest Democrats with the Colt-Perry or
gan were plainly exposed today.
The gambler and his gang, who were
responsible for the scandalous frauds and
outrages. backed by certain police offi-
GERS, at the Democratic caucuses of the
past two years. are thoroughly frighten-
ed at the prospects OF being driven out
tomorrow night by the uprising OF the
honest citizens OF the ward: and the ac-
tion OF the police commission, In depriv-
ing them OF the backing OF precinct police
officers I'm their nefarous work. which
prevailed in the days before Chief Mat
thews was convicted OF attempted con-
spiracy. has put them to their wits ends.
IL Is known that they are planning re-
sort TO all sorts or tactics OF the most
desperate character; and incidental to
these they are appealing to voters today
with promises OF everything in sight II
they will support what is known as the
Moran ticket tomorrow night.
Among others TO whom an urgent ap-
peal has been made today are members OF
the Typographical union; and the bribe
held out TO them is that whenever they
are in search OF employment 1t will be OBJ
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-26

tained for them by the gambler in the
office OF the Colt-Perry machine organ.
thus establishing clearly the close con-
nection between that sheet and the law
breakers. gamblers and thugs who, with
police assistance. I'm the past by fraud
and outrage controlled the ward. helped
To secure the Fraudulent election OF Chair
man O'Neil OF the city committee and de-
feated the will OF the honest voters u
the First ward.
IL follows. OF course, that the connec-
tion between Boss Braytons Republican
machine. OF which the Colt-Perry organ
Is the acknowledged mouthpiece. and the
disreputable element OF gamblers and law
breakers that II protects in North Provi-
dence and elsewhere is now established
openly. brazenly and beyond the possibil-
ity of dispute.
Whether the decent citizens Of Provi-
dence and OF Rhode Island will support
this discredited and corrupt machine
whether they will longer tolerate Bray
tonism and permit themselves TO be gov
erned by one man. who sells the legisla-
tion OF the state and public offices to tho
highest bidder-is the issue in this cam
paign.
And one phase OF the issue is now made
very plain.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-26
COM. LUTHER IS
TAKEN Ill AND
MUST HAVE REST

Chairman VIM II. Luther Of the police
commission was stricken with a dizzy
spell just as he was leaving one OF the
elevators in the Industrial Trust building
at noon and had to support himself by
clutching the letter box.
Commissioners Gross and Pierce, who
were with him, assisted him TO a cush-
ioned seat inside the bank, where he rest
ed few minutes and then went into the
treasurers office assisted by Col. Gross.
Later he went home I'm a hack.
No alarm was felt by Mr. Luthers
friends because he has been subject to
such slight attacks for 20 years: hut some
one summoned his family physician, DIR.
Capwell. who looked Mr.. Luther over and
said IL would be better for him 10 return
home FOR the day and take a short rest.
"Oh, IL isn't much said Mr., Luther,
while waiting for the dizziness TO pass
away. II have had these spells often and
they were just bad as this one"
Col. Colt dropped into the office while
Mr.. Luther was resting and assured the
commissioner that any assistance i'm his
power would gladly be rendered. He did
everything possible 10 make Mr.. Luther
comfortable, not leaving the building un-
I'll after the physician arrived.
DR. Capwell said later that Mr.. Luther
had been q sufferer for IA years from in.
testinal indigestion, 10 which he attrib-
uted today's attack. He will insist that
Mr.. Luther take a rest OF about 10 days
Col. Gross will continue as he did last
week, 10 act as chairman OF the police
commission. "1'll be on deck all the
time" he told Mr.. Luther this afternoon.
and look after affairs"
That's all right. Harry" said Mr..
Luther II can trust you fully to do your
-wfrofe duty
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-26
COLLEGE PRESIDENT
CALLED TO PkST0RATE.

Springfield VI. Sept '26.-For the third
time within a few months. a college presi-
dent has been called to take a pastorate
I'm Vermont The First Congregational
church has been notified by Rev. DIR John
c. Morley. president OF Fargo college of
North Dakota, that he has decided TO ac-
cept a call recently rendered by the So
cety
Rev. Mr. Morley is a native OF Hartford.
Conn, and Is a graduate OF William col
lege and Andover- -seminary--
The other former college presidents,
now pastors OF Vermont church. are: Rev.
Edward D. Eaton at St. Johnsbury, from
Beloit college, Beloit, Wis, and Rev.
Joseph H. George at the First church,
Burlington.
Both men are Congregationalists.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-26
LAW LAID DOWN . FOR
POLICE At CAUCUSES

upon any ether name than his own, or
votes or attempts to vote more than once
upon his own name, or deposits or at
tempts TO deposit more than one ballot
for any candidate for any elective office
or delegate to any convention or member
OF any political committee at the same
balloting, or at any caucus gives a false
answer to any caucus clerk or the pre-
siding officer OF any caucus relative to
his right TO vote at such caucus, shall be
punished by Imprisonment I'm Jail not ex-
ceedng thirty days, and also imposes a
similar penalty on any one who aids or
abets I'm the same.
''It also provides that whoever wilfully
alters, or. wilfully makes any change, cru
sure or additional check upon the voting
list used or to be used at a caucus or,
CONTINUED on page Ten)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-26
PIERCE BOUND OVER" FOR
ALLEGED SKIN STEALING

Howard Pierce this morning I'm the
Sixth district court pleaded guilty to
the charge OF breaking and entering
the shop Of Edwin c. Baker. and the
larceny of is calf skins, valued az s25.
He was bound over to the grand 'ury in
surety of $500.
The breaking and entering was done
last May and Pierce disappeared from
the city till recently. Pierce yesterday Y
was fined $40 and costs for the larceny
OF $3.50. and IL is said that he has
served time for similar offences.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-26
CARELESS BOY DRIVER
DAMAGED AUTOMOBILE

While Albert Miller OF 9s9 Gladstone
avenue was transacting business in the
Plymouth block on Mathewson street this
morning. he left his auto close to the
curb on the opposite side OF the street,
A careless youth who was driving hastily
through Mathewson street towards West
Minister endeavored TO light a cigarette
the horse temporarily unguided swerved
to the left and the forward mudguard
was smashed from the automobile.
Realizing his carelossness. the boy
whipped up his horse and soon disap-
peared. Upon reaching the street Mr..
Miller expressed himself in no unmistaken
te1ma- -he-xlewed- the-daaaased mud
guard.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-26

The police commissioners, after consult
tation with the city solicitor today. de-
cided To promulgate an order TO Chief or
Police Frank A. Matthews TO lay before
the police the following advice OF Col
Baker regarding police functions at eau
cuses:
ut is the duty OF the police TO enforce
the laws of the state. and as incident
thereto to be vlgilant to detect the COM
mission OF any criminal offences
Section IS OF the caucus law makes 1t
a criminal offence. in case any public Of
ficers or officers OF a political party. such
as caucus wardens or clerks, violates any
OF the provisions OF the caucus law.
said section also provides that every
person AZ n caucus who. knowing that he
Is not entitled to vote, votes or attempts
TO vote. or votes or attempts to vote
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-26
CALLS SHERIFF WHITE
'K|NG OF GRAFTERS"

Attorney James A. Williams. in a
fearless and forceful speech before
the Tilden club OF the Tenth ward, last
evening characterized Sheriff Hunter c.
White long chairman OF the Republican
city committee. and right bower of
Boss Brayton. the King OF Rhode ISL
and Grafters."
Mr.. Williams backed his assertion
with known facts and citations from
the law and from court decisions. whic h
he held warranted his characterization
of one OF the most prominent Office
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-26
ANDREWS" FUN WAS OF THE
MOST EXPENSIVE KIND

The load" that n man who gives his
name as Walter Il. Andrews of S79
Weybosset street had last might, proved
20 be very expensive affair. as he
says that he was robbed OF pigeon
blood ruby stick pin valued at SS40
and his overcoat valued at $50. which
contained meal ticket and can
-eellea-Fa4lroad bond for $1,000.
Andrews was found on Worcester
street last evening. so badly irtoNi-
Gated that he was placed under arrest
by Patrolman J. A. Lee He was book
ed as Walter r. Harnden and saws that
the pin was In his tie. but the f,lend
who was taken In" win him says Il
was in a pocket OF the overcoat In
the police court this morning he was
hned 81 anc costs for drunkenness.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-26

holders in the state by favor OF Boss
Brayton.
The speaker charged that Sheriff
White exacts a fee OF $500 from each
OF his 20 deputies yearly. in violation
OF both common ana statutory law.
He asserted that this practice has
been carried on for the past IL wears.
and that during that time Sheriff White
has received from his deputies Illegally
a total OF $4,000
This practice Mr.. Williams defined as
extortion, adding that Mr.. White should
be indicted by the grand jury for that
crime.
Continued on Page Three)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-26
MINOR CASES IN COURT

In the Sixth district court this morn
Ing John Mccarthy was fined 81 and
costs for throwing glass In Market
square.
Sarah Heagney pleaded guilty 20 the
charge OF stealing clothing valued at
sl3 from Isaac Darlington and was
placed on probation.
william McCloud and Charles Dc
crow pleaded guilty 10 non-support Of
their families and were placed on pro-
baton. they promising TO make alle1v-
ance from their earnings for their
wives and children.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-26
BRIDGE C0llAPES AND
ONE MAN Is FATALLY HURT,

Philadelphia, Pa, Sept. ga bridge
over the tracks OF the New York divi-
sion OF the Pennsylvania railroad st
Thirty-first street and Columbia ave-
nue. collapsed today. as a heavy wcrk
car OF the Philadelphia Rapid Transit
company. carrying six men. was pass
ing over II.
The car was precipitate1 to the
tracks below and all the men were hurt,
one Of them. Walter Dillon, receiving
fatal injuries. The bridge fell a few
minutes before an express train from
New York was due at the bridge. n
railroad man tagged the train and
averted a serious accident
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-26
.LANCELLOTTA is
INDICTED FOR
NORRIS DEATH

The grand jury for Kent county report
ed 10 Presiding Justice Sweetland in the
superior court at East Greenwich today
and true bills were returned in FIVE out
OF seven cases considered.
Alesshntro 1ancellotta, alias Lange-
lotti was indicted for the murder OF a
colored man named George Morris. bar
tender at the hotel Santiago near Rocky
Point
Lancelotta pleaded not guilty when ar
raigned and was committed without bail
for trial on Nov. 10.
Antonio Caposto and Tlllinghast & Muir
4 dock are counsel for the accused man.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-26
CANVASSERS Do
NOTHING ABOUT
ENFORCING LAW

Chairman Samuel whiteley OF the board
of canvassers and registration was asked
IL the board would issue any orders or
suggestions to caucus officers or call their
attention to the laws, on account OF the
large number OF complaints Of violations
OF the law in past years
Mr.. Whiteley replied that the board
had not considered taking such action,
and that he was unable to say whether
IL would do so.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-26
the MEMORIAL BOXES AGAIN
TO HAVE 4 RESTING PLACE

The memorial boxes taken from the
Soldiers and Sailors monument on ac-
count OF it's removal. will be replaced un-
der the cornerstone tomorrow morning
by the commission.
The commission members will meet In
the city hall at 9l5 o'clock and at 9:S)
the ceremony will begin.
The exercises will be simple and
large number OF city and state officials
and war veterans will probably be pres
eut
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-26
ALARM RANG BUT NO FIRE

The automatic fire alarm signal In the
bCilding OF w. ]. Braitsch g. Co, at 472
Peters avenue az I this morning sounded
without any reason for cts so doing as
the members OF Engine company II. who
responded. could discover no sign OF
fire about the premises.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-26
HEARD ON DEMURRER

Judge Mumford today heard arguments
on defendants demurrer to plaintiffs
declaration I'm the case OF Zoe Laforest
vs. the Consolidated railroad Plaintiff
wa7 injured while unloading lumber from
a car. The defendant says that the dec
laration does not show that Il owed any
duty TO the plaintiff, "a the car was
loaded by another railroad company.
Judge Tanner withheld his decision.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-26
ANOTHER LEADER RUNS
MR. D0WIE'S ZION CITY

Chicago. Sept pa new leader has
arisen in Zion city. He is Charles Il.
faith. sect that has 5000 followers.
chiefly IN Kansas and California.
In n single week he has attracted sew
eral hundred followers apd last night,
General Overseer Noliva held a special
meeting OF officers OF the church TO see
N some prompt and effective measures
could be taken against the proselyter. His
converts include some OF the prominent
elders.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-26
LIEUT.. LEWIS DEAD

Word was received at the health depart
ment this morning OF the death OF Walter
Lewis. long n lieutenant I'm Company u.
First hight trrfuutry. and one or me old
est and most highly respected members OF
the organization
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-26
COLONEL LUSH
CUTS HIS THROAT
WITH A RAZOR

New York. Sept 26.-while temporarily
derangcd Col j. I. Lush. prominent
member OF the engineer corps Of the Unit
ed States army. committed suicide at the
home OF his daughter at Sandy Hook. last
night. by cutting his throat
Col Lush had been III for some time and
was visiting his daughter who II the wife
OF Lieut.. j. B. Di'land OF the ordnance
corps at Fort Hancock.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-26
FRANK WISE GOT HIS

Frank wise is not so wise as his
name, as yesterday when he met
Patrolman w. J. German on Pine street
he reviled the officer and was arrested.
In the police court this morning he was
fined $40 and costs for reveling.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-26
COT HER DIVORCE

Gilda Mutini secured a decision from
Judge Mumford In the superior court
today In petition for a divorce from
Alfred Mutini whom she charged with
neglect TO provide. william II. McSoley
was her counsel
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-26
MRS. 0ELRICHS APPLIES FOR
LETTERS OF Administration

San Francisco. Sept 26 6-Through her
attorneys Mrs. Oelrichs yesterday filed
petition In the probate court requiring
that special letters OF administration be
granted her upon the estate OF her late
husband, Herman Oelrichs, who died at
sea last August. while returning from Eu-
rope. The estate Is valued AT 100000
The letters Will probably be issued to-
dav
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-26
FOUR INSURANCE
SWINDLERS CONVICTED

City of Mexico. Sept. 2e.-Of 20 defend
ants charged with swindling the New
York Life, Mutual Life and the Equitable
Life Insurance companies, four were con-
victed yesterday.
They received sentences ranging from
II months TO four years imprisonment
The fraud involved approximately $780,
Ooo.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-26
GOT DIVORCE AND ALIM0Ny

Judge Tanner today granted ths Pc
tition OF Ellen l.. Edwards for a divorce
from David W Edwards on the ground
OF extreme cruelty. and she was garnt-
ed 50 a wee kalimony. G. s. Tower is
counsel for Mrs. Edwards.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-26
M'COMB'S STORE ROBBED

William J. McCombs reports 20 the
police that his store at 10 Dorrance
street was entered early this morning
and tobacco and cigarettes valued at
81 cents. and SIS were stolen.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-26
STENSLAND
BACK To FACE
TRIAL FOR CRIME

Chicago, Sept 26.-Paul o. Stensland
fugitive president OF the defunct Milwau-
kee Avenue state bank arrived in Chicago
Mt S:5s a. m. today on the Twentieth
Century limited on the Lake Shore road.
He was taken Immediately to the criminal
court building.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-26
CANvASSERS REALLY BUSY

This is the last day that aliens can take
out naturalization papers under the old
law They can become voters by present
ing their naturalization papers TO tbs
board OF canvassers and registration. and
the members OF the board and the clerks
are very busy examining the papers sad
checking the names.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-26
ROBBED BY THREE MEN, He
SAYS, IN ST. JAMES HOTEL

william Norman OF 90 Shawmut street
reports to the police that he was robbed
by three men of S2s az O'Clock this morn
Ing while he was In the st James hotel
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-26
JUDGE aEUCEtRT RETURNS

Judge Reuckert OF the Sixth district
court who has been In Europe for the
past six weeks. retursed home this
morning. and presided at the civil ses-
sion Of the court
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-26
GAMBLERS PROMISE JOBS
IN A NEWSPAPER OFFICE
FOR VOTES AT PRIMARIES
ESfabMShes Connection Between ROsS Brayf0n,s
Machine ahd Protected Lawhreakers

Seriously Handicapped BY Police Commissions Orders De-
partment to Cease Its Aid in Ballot Box Stufng and
Other Frauds Supporters Of the Moran Ticket in Ward
One Seek to Bribe Voters Who Are Members Of the
Typographical Union by Arguing That Gambler Will
Obtain Employment for Them in the Office Of the Colt
Perry Organ, the Mouhpece of Braytonism
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-26
UhRUlY BOYS TAKEN IN HAND

In the juvenile court this morning
David Brown and Phillip Gregory
pleaded guilty TO being truants from
school Gregory. who was On proba-
Ton. was sentenced 20 the reform
school during his minority. and Brown
was placed on probation.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-26
HUGHES NAMED
FOR GOVERNOR
BY REPUBLICANS
Life Insurance PrOber Is
Made Standard Bearer

After Night of Gloom and Disquiet Delegates to
Saratoga Convention Finally Agree On a Candi-
date and Sessions Are Resumed With Enthusi-
and Hope. Bruce Given Second Place On
the Ticket. Platform Adopted PRAISES the Ser
vices and Administration of Governor Higgins.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1906-09-07

Mr.. C. T. Looney secured signers 10
101 of the Maury County Anti-Saloon
League cards, Monday. If every one
of the old civil districts had one such
worker as Chris. Looney, what an Anti
Saloon League this county would have.
These cards read as follows: Mem
bership card for the Maury County
Anti-Saloon League.-We favor the
abolition of the saloon from Maury
County, and the extension of the Adams
Law to the whole State, and agree TO
use our best efforts to accomplish these
results" If you wish to sign one OF
these cards, or to obtain some Tor
others to sign, address, w. B. Green
law, Priest, or c. P. Hatcher, VICE
Prest.. Maury County AntfSaloon
League, Columbia.