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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-13
CLIMBER
SAVED BY ROPE
DIES OF INJURIES

New York. Sept. 13.A cable despatch
TO a morning paper from st. Michael de
Maurienne, France, says
Four Alpine climbers while retusning
rfrom@the ascent~of the lSNSfNs DArves
on Sunday evening were swept by an ava
lanche OF stones upon a glacier 80 feet
below. All were stunned. The first TO re-
cover his senses was a man named Maige.
who found two OF his companions lying
seriously injured on the edge OF crew
asse OF unknowd depth. I'm which the
fourth climber, a man of the name OF
Questo. was dangling by a rope with
which the party had ben linked together
The accidental wedging OF this rope In
a cleft alone saved all the men from fall
ing into the abyss of the creYasse-
Qnesto who was suffering agony shout
ed: MY arms and legs are broken. l am
suffering horribly. Cut the rope and let
me die"
Mage vainly tried TO haul him up, and
finding the others helpless. he further Sc
cured the rope and started to obtain aid.
II was nine hours before he returned with
helpers
The rope had not broken and Questo
was found still swinging from il. but he
was unconscious and soon died after be-
ing rescued. He was known i'm Italy as a
writer on Alpine subjects. The others are
recovering.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-13
MISSING TEACHER
FOUND At LAST
BY SEARCHERS

Ashburnham, Mass, Sept. 13.-Search
ers under the direction of Deputy
Sheriff Richardson of Ashburnham.
found Prof. Harold p. West OF Cushing
academy who had been missing since
Tuesday on the road between this
place and South Ashburnham, shortly
after o'clock this morning.
The man plainly was the victim OF
mental bewlderment and he was
brought at once TO "A hotel here where
doctors took charge.
eet-rrti,+--was- about to begin
service as Instructor OF French at the
Cushing academy. apparently had spent
as hours in the wood within a short
distance OF 'Ashburnham. and for that
length of time had eludcd searching
parties OF students who had been cor
stantly looking for him. Mr.. West is
2S years OF age. a Bowdoin collegt
graduate and also a graduate from a
German university.
His father lives In Auburn, Me,
and his brother. John p. West, OF that
city, who has been assisting in the
search, is here TO care for him.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-13
ALLEGED PROVIDENCE MAN
GAVE OUT BOGUS CHECKS

a man giving the name OF william, who
said he was a travelling salesman from;
this city, is accused Of yictiinizing Gin
cnnati jewelry men to the extent OF thou
sands of dollars by bogus checks
According to informa ION given 10 the
Cincinnati police. Brown arrived in that
city !ast Saturday and introduced himsnif
To well-hnown retail teweler as repre-
senting as connected with a Providence
concern With which Izri Lederer is con-
neCted.
He stated that he wanted to start n
store and was willing to pay ca sh for
oNe't hing lac bought I'm CirclilIt
Th' ieweier took him - sevsrll stores
and introduced him and he purchased u;
watches. six diamonds, Id rings auI ~
lockets at each place. giving a check for
the amount OF the purchase payable on
Monday
The jewellers took the checks to banks
and several OF them were returned with
mo account here" written across the
face
At the office OF S. g. B. Lederer in this
city IL was stated today that nothing was
known OF Brown, no such man being I'm
their employ; and the firm had no infor-
nation regarding Browns Cincinnati ex-
plolts
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-13
REALTY DEAL TOOK
MRS. OELR|CHS To
SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco. Sept. 13,-The coming 10
San Francisco Of Mrs. Herman Oerichs,
who arrived from New York last evening.
has to do with things other than the con-
testing OF her husbands will. Primarily
the purpose OF her trip which was con-
tenpated before her husbands death. Is
10 confer with local people regarding n
big realty deal In which IL is reported
that f.. II Hartman Of the Southern Pa
c'hc company is deeply concerned.
IL is the sale OF SO blocks of property
on the northern boundary OF the city,
commanding one OF the largest pieces OF
waterfrontage on the bay and forming n
KEY to a transportation situation that
would be Of incalculable advantage TO
Hartman in his coming battles with
Gould and Ripley and possibly Hill for
future supremacy on the San Francisco
peninsula.
Mrs. Oelrichs has received an offer OF
81. 200 900 for this piece OF property, which
is her last holding Of the original Fac
estate. In seeking the Fair property.
Hartman has In view plan for another
railway gateway into San Francisco and
one that will more quickly reach the bust
ness portion OF new San Francisco and
Improve his position against competition
I'm securing the bulk OF the governments
business emanating at the Preside.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-13
WAGE FARMERS
To HOLD RALLY
NEXT TUESDAY

The Wage Farmers club Is said 10 be
opposed to Mr.. Cotton In the Fifth ward.
ana VIII fight vigorously TO secure for
James H. Coleman the nomination for
Fifth representative.
The frst rally OF the club will be held
next Tuesday evening at Bazaar hall on
willard avenue; and among those invited
TO speak are Hon. J. J. Fitzgerald. Thomas
r. kearney, l.. A. Grace, NJ u. Pasquale
II. u. Merrewether, +. T. Mahon j. J.
ONeil. w. T. Terry and ]. NJ. Churchill.
The circular announcing the meeting
says: why should workmen not be rep
reseIted In the legislature by men OF their
class instead OF persons who have only
personal sympathy with them? What do
the legislative representatives who never
work know about the conditions OF the
laborer?Undesirable hours and low wages
are To them only something to be read
about. How can they serve the living in
terests- of the peUptg who endure both?
"Almostly all the laws enacted by the
last legislature were to simplify the work
of the courts in dealing more quickly and
unfairly with the rights of the people
Look up the court and practice act" the
'unincorporated association bill" and YOU
will learn what the mis-representatives
think OF the rights OF wage labor
Prepare the way 10 have men elected
OF your class who will be responsible 20
you before and after election. Come to
the first rally of the present campaign
and show your strength"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-13
.LEPR0SY IS NOT
CONTAGIOUS BUT
HEREDITARY

Washington, Sept. 13-After displa wing
rare heroism by the devotion OF a life
time TO study of leprosy. Eugene H.
Plumacher, American consul at Mara
caibo. Venezuela has decided that the
dread malady is not contag gious. but is
hereditary to a degree not reached in any
other disease
He has made an exhaustive report to
the state department. telling of his per-
sonal attendance upon lepers afflicted In
the most revolving form. His report in
dicates that leprosy is durable. but that
there is little hope in venezula or other
Latin-American leper colonies. where nu-
tritious foods and expensive drugs rarely
are provided.
Dr. Plumacher was appointed to Mara
caibo in 1878. where in jointure with his
duties as consul. he has constantly OBJ
served leper cases and their treatment.
on which he has experimented in no small
way. lie has had the benefit OF CORES
pondence with the most advanced scien-
lists OF the United States and Europe and
IL was through his efforts that the "tua-
tua plant, used in treating the disease
is now planted i'm all countries which have
leper stations.
AT the request OF these scientists. DR..
Plumacher took large number OF lepers
the afflicted. IL was prophesied that he
would contract the disease but he did
not. Using secret medicine which he
obtained through Or. 8. C.. Boutwell, now
marshal OF the supreme court OF Porto
Rico. he experimental with IL on private
cases Ten lepers were given into his
special charge.
These cases embraced both classes of
the disease, the dry class where cxtremi-
ties become calcimized so that the fingers
and toes may be broken off without pain
TO the patients. and the other class, known
as wet or soft leprosy. where every part
becomes purified and rots away, leaving
at last nothing but a trunk OF a human be-
ing. His reports point out that the treat
ment produced good results. but the lack
OF proper food made absolute cure impos-
sibie.
From his observations OF the ten cases
In his care. the consult concluded that
without plenty OF nutritious food to build
up the system of the afflicted there never
will be good results from the tseatment
OF the lepers at Maracaibo. The poor
creatures there are fed mostly on cheap
fish. as the board OF directors OF the lep-
rosy institution has not the means TO
procure better food. Many specific in
stances are given by DIR. Plumacher OF his
treatment OF lepers.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-13
Claim Now Made That They
Will Control Legislature
Investigation Of the Returns Shows That In Many Places Demo-
Gratis Have Been Elected TO Seats Heretofore Credited TO
The Republicans. Hope Held Out That Democrat MAY
Be Chosen TO Succeed Frye in the United States Senate

Portland. Me-, Sept 13.-"You may
say that this election will be thorough
ly Investigated, and IL is likely the
investigation Will be carried TO the
ballots IL need be-"
This statement was issued today by
Cyrush w. Davis, the Democratic can
didate for governor of Maine at the
election Monday, who. on the face OF
returns tabulated by the Associated
Press from all but four yplantatIons,
whose total vote four years ago was
but 80. was defeated by Gov. William
T. Cobb Republican. by sS22 votes
The Waterville Sentinel, OF which
Mr.. Davis is one OF the principal own
ers. today publishes the following
undeI an Augusta date:
The Maine election is still In doubt.
There is good prospect that the
Democrats Will not only control the
next Maine house OF represen tatives,
but on Joint ballot will have a majority
OF the entire legislature and elect
United States senator TO succeed Mr.
Frye. AS a sample OF what is being
done, II may be mentioned that the
investigation of the returns already
shows the election OF three Democratic
representatives In places where the Re-
publlcans claimed 10 be winners. In
formation is at hand which indicates
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-13
AMERICAN BAND
REMAINS UNION
Members v ho We're Fined for Remaining in the Firemens
Muster Pay Their Fines OF SIS Each and Bowen Church
Promises TO Adhere Hereafter Union Requirements and Is
Reinstated Upon Payment of a Fine OF 500.

There will be no contest between the
members OF the American band and the
Musicians union. and that organization
will remain. as in the past. a union
band"
Not only have most OF the members
Of the band who were fined SIS each for
declining to leave the firemen's muster
parade paid their fines. but II is stated
that all will do SO; and Bowen r. Church
under whose direction the band remained
In line when all other union bands pulled
out, and who was expelled from the union
for his action. has secured his reinstate-
ment by the payment OF 800 into the
treasury Of the union.
Among those in a position TO know the
inside facts, there Is evident reluctance TO
discuss the details OF this rather unex-
pected outcome OF the difficulty that arose
on muster day, and the result Is some
what OF n surprise 10 the general public.
which at that time was led 20 believe
that Mr.. Church and the members OF the
American band would resist the verdict
OF the union even 10 the extent OF re-
nouncing all connection with IT,
Mr.. Church had applied 10 the national
matter OF his expulsion from the union,
but has now voluntarily appeared before
the board OF governors. and after he had
promised henceforth 10 comply with the
regulations Of the union, his expulsion
was annuled.
With his reinstatement, however. the
union imposed fine OF 800 upon Mr..
Church, and this has been promptly paid.
II is stated by members OF the union
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-13
PROJECT BOOM WRECKS
BRIDGE AT MIDDLEBURY

Middlebury, VT, Sept 1S.-The pro-
jecting boom OF steam shovel attached
TO n wrecking train ploughed through
n highway bridge over the Rutland rail-
road az Main street yesterday and scat
tering broken timbers and twisted grid
ers OF iron I'm its path endangered the
lives OF scores Of people on the street.
who fed panic-stricken from the vicinity
but fortunately no one was seriously
hurt.
Louis Cote Jr., a 10-year- r-old boy OF
Seymour. was tho only person on the
bridge at the time He was looking over
the rail OF the bridge to see the train
appear from under IL When the boom
OF the great shovel hit the structure, a
wide path was torn through the flooring
and girders and the boy was projected
violently forward. falling on the top Of
one of the cars OF the train. He was
scratched and bruised somewhat, but
was not severely injured and went to his
home.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-13
OFFICER 0'CONNOR'S SON
SEEKS PASTEUR TREATMENT

Dr. Charles V. Chaplin. superintendent
Of health. decided this morning that only
people bitten by animals known TO have
been rabid will be sent TO the Pasteur
institute In New York at the expense Of
the fund raised by popular subscription
He does not feel justified in sending the
s-yesr-old son OF Patrolmah O'Connor OF
the Fourth station, who was bitten by a
dog last Monday. as there is no proof
that the dog was rabid; but is making
every effort TO find the dog and ascertain
n II was rabid.
. DR.. Chaplin advised -Mr-q.Genffor TO
send the boy 20 the institute at his own
expense, and Mr.. O'Connor did so this
morning. The boy, accompanied by his
mother. departed for New York on the
11:45 train. The doctor sent a letter TO
the authorities at the institute explain
ing the conditions and II is believed that
the cost Of the treatment will be mate
rally reduced. -
The treatment at the Pasteur institute
n only a preventative one against by
drophobia; and II a person bitten by a
rabid animal does not take the treatment.
he Is liable TO become affected with the
disease, which Is incurable.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-13
ELECTRIC STORM
PLAYED HAVOC
NEAR NEWPORT

severe electrical storm passed over
Newport and vicinity this morning. and
caused considerable damage TO prop
erty. lightning striking in several
places and starting destructive fires.
The heavy torrent or rain that ac-
companied thel electrical disturbance
made a bad washout on the tracks OF
the New York. New Haven aad Hart
ford railroad between Newport and
Middletown. delaying all trains from
one TO two hours.
The local and long distance tele-
phone service was also rendered hclr-
less FOR several hours.
The most serious damage caused by the
lightning was the burning OF the large
stable on the summer estate OF Theodore
NJ. Davis on ocean avenue. causing a loss
OF $4,000, covered by insurance. Stable
hands saved the horses and carriages.
The barn on the farm of Benjamin Almy
in Portsmouth was also destroyed by fire
caused by lightning; and several other
places were struck but not extensively
damaged.
The summer villa and stable OF f. iB.
Rice OF Boston. located at Jamestown.
were struck and considerably damaged by
a bolt.
Mrs. Rice received a shock that made
her unconscious. but suffered no serious
effects from her experience.
The coachman. who was sleeping In the
stable. was also dazed. but not seriously
hurt.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-13

that Mr. Church repudiated the state
ments attributed 10 him In connection
with the muster affair and promised here
after 10 avoid any business dealings that
might involve him I'm a similar contro-
versy with the union.
At the same time that the American
band has =hxed-up it's troubles with the
union and Mr.. Church has promised 10
be good boy hereafter IL Is currently
reported that negotiations are under way
whereby Bowen r.. Church may Join
forces with Edward NJ. Fay, whose band
has of late become a formidable rival OF
the older organization.
Another report is TO the effect that not
only may Mr., Church unite with Mr.. Fay,
but that the amalgamation may go further
and include the two bands themselves
Mr.. Cherch is out of town today and so
could not be seen and no member OF the
American band who could be found was
prepared 20 confirm the rumor.
Edward NJ. Fay was seen this afternoon
by a NewsDemocrat representative, but
was pleasantly uncommunicative. saying
that at present he did not feel warranted
in making any definite statement or dis
cussing the matter.
IF Mr.. Church should join my band he
would certainly have 20 relinqulsh his
present position with the American band"
said Mr.. Fay: hut / do not feel that
can now either affirm or deny that nego-
tiations are under way"
Throughout the short interview Mr. Fay
appeared like a man who is greatly pleas
ed over something; and II was difficult
10 ascertain the conclusion that there is
foundation for the reports in circulation.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-13
HAND CRUSHED

Pasco Marout laborer emJ loycd at
Corliss plant OF the American Manufac-
turing company. met with a ses,rc acci-
sent while at work this morning
manner his hand got into the gearing and
was crushed. There was "A comminuted
fracture of one OF the fingers and all the
others were badly laCcrated.
Marout WIS taken to the Rhode Island
hospital where his wounds received at
tention, after which he went 20 his home
on Douglas avenue. where he iives with
-l44a-,.i4. 4r----
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-13
AGGRESSION IS
TRANSFERRED To
NORTH FOSTER

The Republican campaign OF aggres-
sion" today was evidently transferred TO
North Foster. where clambake is bs
ing held
AT the nominal headquarters I'm the But
Ter exchange there was little evidence OF
aggression" or even OF life. when a rep
resentative OF the News Democrat called
this morning, Mai Abbott dropped I'm for
a moment and then went out. Col. Tnling-
hast was not present, neither was Secre-
tary Nathan NJ Wright.
Down on Market square, however. was
the palace car Oregon on the tracks OF
the street railway corporation OF which
Marsden ]. Perry is president, and IL was
ntted up with wicker chairs for eminent
statesmen who were TO electrify the
farmer folks in North Foster.
In the car were Vice President Albert T
Potter of the Rhode Island company. Col.
Daniel r. Ballou, Col Walter y. Vim
cent. Secretary Nathan NJ Wright OF the
Republican state central committee, Adm
B. Capron the farmers friend" and a
number OF ladies'
At North Foster there was a gathering
on the grounds OF the North Foster
church. where the clambake was held at
/ p. m.
In addition 10 the address OF Col. Bal
lou. Bowen r. Church rendered cornet
solos and Miss Edith Swan, trombone
solos. Congressman Caprons name wasn't
on the program; but he was there all
right, and from his attire could hardly
have been told from n genuine farmer,
while even Secretary Wright donned his
last springs slouch hat for the occasion.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-13
PRESIDENT IN FAVOR
OF MANUAL TRAINING

Washington, Sept. 13 - President
Roosevelt's secretary In letter 10 the
secretary OF the board Of education OF
the District Of Columbia, approving a
report OF j. B. Reynolds. who at the
presidents direction investigated the
needs OF the district school system. says.
The president Is especially interested
In that part In which Mr.. Reynolds
speaks of the need OF Industrial training
The president cordially agrees with Mr.
Reynolds statement that children who
pursue exclusively literary and semi
literary studies are little inclined to
manual labor and are not equipped for
~. and yet most OF these children are
sequence undertake unwillingiy. with
out possessing either pride or skin In
their work"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-13
"HIS NAME is DENNIS"
even BEFORE He RUNS

few seconds after a Democrat addressed
the chair, and even left his rostfum time
and sgain TO champion some measure in
which Boss Braytons employers were in
terested.
There is an ambitious young Brayton
machine Republican I'm the town OF Gran
ston who desires 10 step into the Dennis
shoes. though, perhaps. ambition shoa.l
be made OF sterner stuff"
AZ times. through the Speakers inad-
vcrtence. the Republican majority I'm the
last session OF the assembly was forged
30 renoin in session as much as six min
utes. III order 10 earn the S. per day the
state allows. 10 it's lawmak kers; and no
such weakness is expected nor desired
next year. IL the Brayton machine is
again in control OF the house
Continued on Page TEMP
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-13

VIII the Brayton machine draft Arthur
w. Dennis, speaker OF the house of rep
resentatives. to lead it's forlorn hope in
this city in the nayoralty race?
Senator William A. Morgan very much
prefers to stay where he is IL the voters
are willing. The exposure of the Brayton
machines plan To sacrifice him has
knocked that game in the head; and so
far no other eminent Republican ma
ohnist Of mayoralty calibre seems TO be
In sight
Mr. Dennis could not have made a bet
ter speaker during the last session from
the Brayton point OF view. He gave the
wicked Democrats almost no recognition
on committees, frequently did not see
them II a Republican said Mr. Speaker
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-13
HOPE RESERVOIR
To Be FILLED
At EARLY DAY

The repairs on the Hope reservoir have
been completed.
The engineer in charge OF the work
stated today that the machinery would
probably be removed by Saturday, and
then the work OF reflrng the basin will
be started.
The consumption of water is so great
at this time OF the year that the pressure
Is reduced 70 such extent that only dur
ing the night can enough head be secured
TO cause flow into the reservoir
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-13
NATIONAL MULE SPINNERS
UNION MEETS At BOSTON

Boston. Sept. 13.-Delegates OF the
National Mule Spinners' union were here
today for the annual session Of their or
ganization and meetings will continue
through Saturday I'm Lawrence Encamp-
ment hall. Special interest followed the
meetings. as this Is the FIRST convention
under the new system OF annual instead
OF semi-annual meetings.
One feature Of the convention was a
report from Secretary Samuel Ross Of
New Bedford on matters pertaining TO
the cotton industry in New England with
special relation To the position OF union
ists.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-13
BIC YACHTS IN
CONTEST FOR
A $1,000 CUP

New York, Sept. 13.-The firscof a series
OF three races over the international cup
course of Sandy Hook was scheduled 10
be sailed today by the brig schooner yachts
Queen. owned by J. Rogers Maxwell and
the Elmina. owned by Frederick f. Brew
ster.
The prize Is a $500 cup offered by Com
modore ID. G.. Reid OF the Atlantic Yacht
club. The regatta committee had planned j
10 make the first race n triangular one.
ten miles TO leg. the first mile 10 wind
ward The yachts must finish within five
and half hours from the start exclusive
or time allowance.
About II O'Clock the yachts were start
ed with the Elmina apparently slightly
In the lead.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-13
ANOTHER BITING DOG
THOUGHT TO Be RhBID

Thomas Mellor OF 527 Charles street re-
ports 90 the police that yesterday after
noon while he was trying 10 drive
tramp dog from hls premises IL tried tn
bite him I'm the leg and tore his trousers.
The dog then ran out Of the yard. bit n
setter dog and disappeared Mr.. Mellor
thinks the dog may have been MAD.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-13

known 10 his friends in his home city;
but within the past "a hours he has had
The question put TO him I'm such manner
that he has been forced TO make this pos
itive public declaration. which is but
repetition OF his reply 10 every one who
has approached him on the subject.
Continued on Page Eight)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-13
THREE REtElS KILLED

Havana. Sept. i3-In a hght near Ranch
Selo In Santa Clara province Capt. NOye.
l4o militiamcn, led a machete charge
against rebel force under Sabine Ca
ballero. Three rebels were killed and one
was wounded. Seven prisoners were taken