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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
PLAY OLD GAME
ON JERRY HALL
Tenth Ward democratic" Annex of the Republican
Machine Up to Its Old Tricks to Get Rid OF
Chairman of the City Council Committee on City
Property, Whose Boom They Innocently
Launched Yesterday

OF the orators who the clubs press agent
asserted would treat on independence did
not crate. II Is queer that Col. Colt $
organ, which claims TO be an Independent
newspaper, Is so jealous OF the use OF the
word independent by certain men who
wish 10 restore representative govern
men 10 this state. yet Is very free with
praise when the term independent is ap-
piled To the helping OF the Republican
ring i'm Ward 10.
1T is singular that the same organ
never refers to former Alderman West.
save as ex-Councilman West
Thomas +. West was, as everyone
knows. a member OF the board OF alder
men, and no silent member. either. 1t IL
funny, though--its placing OF him on the
Hall ticket, but no funnier than the trot-
ting out OF Gus McNamee, who has
sought more offices that he didn't get
than any other man in Providence. II
is a safe proposition that he would be
elected by the Republicans OF Ward 10
and his only chance is i'm reforming and
fighting with the straights.
Last year there came near being an
open row between Council Candidates Nc
Mann and Kelly and the others on their
ticket, and but for the action OF the board
of canvassers and registration split
ticket would have been chosen.
There are some doubts about the Hall
folks getting a council ticket OF any
strength this year. At present II looks
like straight goods I'm Ward 10. The ma
Jointly OF the Democrats are very pro-
nounced In their advocacy OF Peter G.
Cannon for the nomination. Mr.. Cannon
fights more for the party than for HIM
self; and the voters think II time he was
rewarded for his services 10 the party.
II he will consent to let his friends use
his name this year ther is no doubt
that he will make winnin. fight; and
the Tenth Ward delegation in the city
council will cease TO be bartered at the
city hall as the manupulators of things
there desire"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23

s'It Is fine way the city hall gang
has OF getting rid OF a fellow when his
place is needed for some one else, sala
a Tenth ward resident 10 news
Asked TO develop more fully the idea'
the man from the Tenth said: you re-
call one James +. Freeman. who was al
derman from Ward 6. He had been In
the upper chambers few years. ana
there were some other worthy fellows
who desired the Job. so they made Free
man take the nomination for mayor In
a year when he could not be elected any
way and In a year he had fghung
chance sidesteped him to aid the state
machine.
'The latter organization had grown
tired OF a state senator that IL could not
control, so IL entered into deal with
the city machine. The subject OF the
deal was Of course no party 10 the pro-
ceeding though, unless all gossip is un-
true. he is 10 have another shift, and
this time they intend TO get rid OF him
for sure.
the lightning change friendship
act. with Alderman Dunn Now IL Is
Jerry Hall, He is so popular with MS
associates. that they always forget 10
give him his full name.
For couple OF weeks II has been
known that the word had gone forth that
Mr.. Hall had served long enough on the
committee on city property. lie mas peen
recently the chairman.
"He had too many friends 10 make II
safe TO dump him unceremoniously, so
the Independent Taxpayers club OF
Ward 10 was selected 10 tell the cat. THIS
club is a valuable asset OF the Republican
city machine. Its members have played
all sorts Of games and endeavored 10
carry caucuses by all kinds OF means.
Now. IL Mr.. Hall In induced TO go
into the fight for alderman he can be
easily got out OF the way OF the chair
manship OF the committee on city prop
erty, as that job belongs to member OF
the common council. so at yesterdays
outing OF the club his boom for alderman
was fairly launched"
Were you at the club gathering yes
day?" was asked the reporter
mo. was not; but / notice In Col.
Colts newspaper this morning that some
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
FELL HEADLONG
FROM CAR, GOT
BAD BRUISES

John Slavitsky boarded a Riverside car
on Market square yesterday afternoon,
and when II was near Washington bridge
he waved his hat to the conductor IL
stop the car
That official did not see the signal
quickly enough to suit Slavitsky, who
rose in his seat on the end near the rear.
and reached for the bell cord. but missed
IL and fell head foremost from the car.
He was picked up by the car crew and
conveyed to the office OF DIR. George +.
Allison on Warren avenue. East Provi-
dence, who dressed a number OF bruises
on Slavitskys right thigh, wrist and
cheek. after which ne was sent to his
home 80 North Main street. this city, IN
a carriage.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
HEAVY FINES
ARE IMPOSED
ON Jewellers

Deputy Chief OF Police Egan yesterday
called for heavy fines in the cases OF
Francesca Ucelo. "a years old Rossio
Aiotelli. ls years old. Giuseppe DE Fluma,
~ years old and Auguste Marrino. rs
pears old.
The men had been annoying persons
trying 10 get to sleep by shooting a re-
voiver out of a window and yelling.
Judge Wright imposed the highest fines
allowed by law. $40 and costs each
John German and John Fox for revel-
ling on Cranston street were each fined
$40 and costs.
Fred Coggeshall for revelling on Market
square was fined $40 and costs.
Mary Marone. the first woman to be ar
raigned in the police court in several
years for revelling, was fined s. and
costs
The amount OF fines and costs imposed
in the police court Sunday approxlmated
s40o.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23

Providence. r. l., July 18th, 1906.
Providence Democrat, cor. WASH
ington and Mathewson streets, Provi-
dence, II. l.:
Sirs-I take pleasure In announcing 10
you that at the last meeting OF the Provi-
dence Central Trades and Labor union,
held June 18th. The matter OF the
attitude OF the News sDemocrat toward
all organized labor and the interests with
which they are allied was thoroughly dis
cussed and approved OF.
So hearty was the approval that by
vote with no one OF the delegates dis
senting IL was determined TO endorse the
News Democrat and 10 advocate the ac-
tion with the organizations affiliated with
the Central body. In addition to that the
delegates present were instructed TO re-
port the action back to their respective
locals with the advice that the individual
members proceed as soon as convenient
TO them TO subscribe for the publication
and there by show that their approval is
sincere. Wishing for long life and great
prosperity for the News-Democrat under
its new regime, I remain.
Very truly yours.
LAWRENCE A. GRACE,
Secretary,
Prov c. l.. u.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
SCOTTISH GAMES
At ROCKY POINT
ON AUGUST 26

The Ssth annual Scottish games of the
Providence CaledonIan society will be
held at Rocky Point on Aug 26 preceded
by a parade in this city, accompanied by
the Rocky Point Military band and the
pipers OF the society.
The Fraser Royal Highlanders and Clan
Fraser or Pawtucket, the New York and
Boston Highland Dress association. the
New Bedford Caledonian lodge. the Wes-
terly Caledonian society and clan Cam
eron OF this city will participate in the
parade. escorted by the British Veterans
association.
At Rocky Point, whittier the society
and It's guests will proceed by boat at 10
o'clock. there will be long program OF
athletic events. including a tug OF war
between the Sons OF st. George OF Fall
River. and the Caledonian society, an ex-
hibition drill by the Fraser Royal High
1anders, and many field and track events
Handsome prizes will be awarded to win
ners.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
LACE MAKERS STRIKE
At ZION CITY AND WIN

Chicago, July 23.-The first strike In the
history OF Zion City took place Saturday
afternoon. when q operators in the lace
mills, the principal industry OF the place.
demanded more money and left their
machines. The men. who have been
earning IL cents rack for their work
demanded that they be paid IS cents. the
same rate as the union workers I'm Phila-
delphia receive.
After a consultation with Oyerseer
Grangei. the superintendent OF the plant
not only granted their demand, but
raised the scale 20 rs cents a rack. The
plant Will resume operations today The
strike. while IL lasted. created the great
est excitement. for II was known all
through the city that the closing OF the
lace factory. even for a short time,
meant financial ruin 10 the community
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
$24,770 IMPORTS LAST WEEK

The imports az Providence during the
week ending July q. were as follows:
From Bremen. package OF machinery, 4
OF Imitation precious stones: Genoa. 1
package OF woolens: Hamburg. IL pack
ages hosiery, etc, / OF imitation precious
stones; Havre. packages cottons; Hull.
2s packages effects; Liverpool. packages
wine. ll2 OF steel. l OF embroidery. | mir
ror. of linens. etc, OF roller skins. 3
OF cotton yarn London. 10 packages of
wine; Manchester. 60 packages wool. etc.
OF cotton yarn; Naples. 1 package OF
esrthenware; Southampton. / package OF
paper; total value, s2i,7S
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
VETS FELT HURT
OVER DECISION
Of THE BOARD

Members OF the Providence Veteran
Firemen's association are much dissatis-
fed with the decision OF the board of fire
commissioners against giving a detail of
apparature for the big parade in connec-
tion with the New England league muster
next month and have appealed to the
mayor.
Some members of the city council, 1t
is claimed are willing TO indorse the
plan to have the citys' modern apparatus
paratus appear In the line as an object
lesson for the public.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23

SAY. d'you know anything bout hoss-
es, hey? Dye know they'll eat pork
Well. they will when it's fed 'em an they
have 10. The heaves stops subsequent,
though they're an all fired sight wuss al
forwards. Belle went right onto a meat
diet hog meat an oil cakes. Yep. linseed
oil--it'll fat a rail fence. Belle took on
weight amazin'. Gurus thing bout oil
cakes, though. Once a hoss has been
fatted on 'em an then grow pickld az I'm
there ain't nothin' IN the worldll put
fiesh onto him a second time. You can
try as much as you're mind TO; IL ain Z
no use. e."-American Magazine.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
NOT AN ANIMAL.

Leaving horse unattended is crime
in England. for the animal may stray on
the highway to the common danger. APP
plyins similar mode of reasoning to the
automobile, n London bobby had the
owner OF a car summoned for the same
offense. The defendant proved, however.
that the vehicle was locked and could
neither shy, start jib, stray nor run
away of it's own volition, and the court
decided TO give him the benefit OF the
doubt.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
SAVED FROM DROWNING

Everett Read. son of Special officer
George Read OF the East Providence po-
lice force ceame near being drowned in
the cove near the railroad bridge at Cres-
cent Park yesterday. James McMeehan
dove in and caught Read after the latter
had gone down twice.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
NEW USE FOR DRUM STICK

A young man whose name was not
learned sustained a scalp wound last
evening at Crescent Park by being struck
I'm the back of the head with wooden
drum stick, welded by big Turk con-
nected with one of the side shows.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
FELL AND GOT SCRIP WOUND

Michael Mulvey OF IL Lake street fell
in the road at Richmond and Tallman
streets yesterday afternoon and sustained
a scalp wound He was conveyed TO the
Rhode Island hospital.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
OLNEyvILLE
The MaTens Family Figures Again
In tho Police Record
Thirteen. Year.0Id Boy Accused
Of Assault on a Little Girl

Those who live In the vicinity OF the
Marrone family on Laban street do not
know what 10 look for next, for the name
OF this family has been engrossed on the
records of the Chaffee street police station
number OF times OF late. Six weeks ago
the head OF the family called at the sta
tion and reported that his wife had
skipped and had taken with her the three
year-old memmber OF the household.
She was absent about one week. On
July Marrone took his little brood for
walk and Mrs. Marrone. thinking he was
10 depart for foreign shore got onto
his trail and found him on Delane street,
with the aid OF the police matters
were patched up Last Saturday evening
Mrs Marrone locked the little ones In the
house and at 12 o'clock at night was ar
rested by Patrolman Bierne on the square
on the charge OF revelling While she was
being driven to the Central station in the
patrol wagon she was singing and wav-
ing her hat to all who passed. The sight
caused more than one man 10 say that
covered carriage should be used TO carry
women TO the centre Of the city. In court
yesterday morning she was fined IS and
costs for revelling.
A TOUGH CASE.
One OF the worst cases OF depravity ex-
posed in this district for long time was
brought 10 the attention Of Capt. Mars
ston yesterday. and IL resulted In the ar
rest OF Michael Pizzi. l3 years old, for
attempting to assault Margaret the 10
year-old daughter OF Anaono Nesla at her
home 329 Klllingly avenue. The mother OF
the little girl died some time ago, and
since then the girl has acted as house
keeper for her father and as mother for
her little 3-year-old sister. Young Pizzi
has been a frequent caller at the house.
but Mr.. Nesta never entertained any fear
OF the boy. Yesterday young Pizza found
Margaret in the house alone, and accord
ing 10 the little girls statement. made
n desperate attempt to assault her. The
girl succeeded In getting away from him.
however. Later in the day. Capt. Mar
ston and Mounted Patrolman Luby took
the boy into custody.
READY FOR THURSDAY.
The Robert Emmett Literary Association
never held a larger meeting than that OF
yesterday I'm the parlors on Broadway.
Thomas Mathews. who has been appointed
marshal for Irish ray, Thursday OF this
week. reported that the members would
meet at the hall on that morning a Sis
o'clock wearing straw hats, white gloves
and carrying canes Badges will be dis
tributed at the hall. He also stated that
a band had been secured. and that the
organization. headed by the Emmet Rifles
as escort would make a short parade be-
fore going TO the centre of the city.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23

also voted to advise all the unions az
filiated with the council To take the same
action and to show its approval by inri-
vidual subscriptions to the same. Wish
ing for the greatest success for the pa
per from now on we beg TO remain,
Very truly yours,
JESSE BAXENDALE,
Secretary,
Providence Building Trades Council.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-04-17

approval of the sentiment expressed
by vigorous applause.
General Overseer Voliva then call
ed Deacon Newcomb, who was one OF
the party that was travelling with Dow
lie at the time the letter was directed
to the first apostle" Deacon New
comb stated that the letter was receiv-
ed by Dowie in Zurich, but that Dowie
first spoke of the document to him
while they were travelling in France.
He stated that the first apostle flew
into great passion when he discuss.
ed the epistle. and stated that the pol
icies that he had inaugurated must
prevail.
Dowie spent a quiet day in this city
and presided over simple Easter cere
monies which were participated in by
a few of his faithful followers at the
Auditorium Annex
The attorneys for both sides said
that conferences would resume tomor
row. and that there were yet hopes
that basis for an amicable settle
ment would be reached.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-04-17
Spokane Has House Cleaning.

Spokane. April 16.-Twenty thousand
persons of all ages took part today in
the greatest city cleaning movement
ever known in western community
1t was the most general movement
ever started in Spokane.
The mayor named March 81 a spec.
ial cleaning and arbor day. allowing
fires anywhere and giving use of the
city's street laborers to help in cart
ing away the rubbish.
The banks declared holiday and
city and county offices closed. The
school children had been organized in
the various precints, working under
precint captains The city officials
designated certain vacant lots in each
ward as the dumping places for non
combustible material.
1t is estimated that 5000 trees wers
set out during the afternoon. One
syndicate planted 1000 trees. The
movement was planned and directed
by the City Beautiful committee of the
10000 club.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-04-17

Beaver creek and thence down Ava
lanche. He also inquired if there
were any other gulches leading to the
top of the Belt range with gulches
near them on the Canyon Ferry side
The surveyors stated they already
had the figures on the Benton White
route and that the grade with a three
quarters of a nile tunnel at the top,
was 80 feet to the mile. considered too
steep. In Benton gulch there is much
placer ground. A number of years
ago preparations We're made to put in
flume TO work the ground, but when
the survey was made for the flume 1t
was found that there was not enough
grade to carry the water off and the
project was abandoned. White gulch
is nearly level until close to it's head,
when it rises.
The Two Routes Compared.
why certain interests should be un
friendly to the Benton White route
as compared with the Sixteen-Mile
road, is more than | can understand.
said a man close TO railroad conditions
Take the grade of the Sixteen Mile
road as it is at present and the grade
of the Benton White route as it was
surveyed The grade of the Montana
Railroad from Lombard to Harlowton
is 1874 feet to the mile. while the Ben
tOn-White grade is only 80 feet to the
mile. less than one-half To reduce
the grade of the Sixteen Mile road il
will be necessary TO have eight tun
nels. Only one is required on the Ben
ton-White route. 1t certainly seems
more feasible as we'll as affording a
more direct route for the milwaukee,
TO use the White pass. On the
face of il is apparent that it will be
cheaper and less difficult undertake
ing to reduce the grade of the Ben
ton White route than the grade on the
Montana Railroad through Sixteen
Mile canyon
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-04-17
DOWIE'S NEGRO GUARD.
Takes Water When He Looks Down
Barrel Of Gun.

Chicago. April 16.-Emil c. Victim
of counsel for John Alexander Dowie
today promulgated a denial of the
statement that the Zion City Difficult
ties would be compromised by allowing
Dowie per cent of the total assets
of the community. The trouble. he
states. will never be settled on a ba.
sis of dollars and cents.
Mr. Victim entertains a hope that
settlement will be made out OF
court, as negotiations to that end con.
tinue.
Today the writ which the sheriff at
tempted to serve on Dowie when he ar
rived in the city was read to him in
his rooms at the Auditorium by Deputy
Sheriff Wilson. Deputy Wilson visit
ed the hotel and, after some trouble
entered Dowie's ante-room. The fol
lowers of Dowie endeavored to have
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-04-17
THREE NEGROES LYNcHED.
Last Victim Apparently innocent, But
II Made No Difference.

LAST vICt'm apparently innocent, But
II Made No Difference.
Springfield, Mo-, April 16.-At 2:15
this morning, William Allen, a young
negro, was taken from the county Jail
here and lynched in the public square
by the same mob that two hours ear
lier had hanged Horace Duncan and
James Copeland. The body of Allen
later was burned to ashes, as had been
those of the other negroes, beneath
the spot where they had been lynched.
Following the death of Duncan and
Copeland some one suggested that AL.
len and Bus Cain, two negroes known
to be in Jail. should also be lynchei.
The mob. now bloodthirsty and
wrought up to the highest pitch of ex-
element, readily took up the cry, and
soon the charred body Of q third victim
lay beneath the statue of the Goddess
of Liberty. Cain escaped. Allen and
Cain were being held upon suspicion
of having murdered o. P. Ruark, while
Duncan and Copeland were accused of
assaulting Mabul Edmonston, a white
domestic.
Their work finally accomplished, the
mob quietly dispersed. But today
crowds filled the streets, making
threats Of further vengeance, and to.
night several companies of state mill.
tia, ordered out by Governor Folk, to.
gether with 200 deputy sheriffs, pa.
troll the streets.
When the mob left the Jail at mid.
night with Copeland and Duncan, IL
prisoners escaped in the excitement
Among them was Cain. But Allen
was there yet and the second mob
found him hidden under a cot. He was
dragged out, his hands were tied be,
hind his back, rope was put around
his neck, and he was marched down
the street to the tower in the square
Two men climbed up the iron stair
way and stood upon the platform with
Allen between them.
Are you Will Allen?' asked the ora
tor.
Yes, but did not kill Ruark," he
answered.
well, who did,"
Il only know what heard, that Bus
Cain killed him." the negro answered
Make him spit it out. Make hin
confess" the crowd shouted.
The man with the lantern shouted
again:
rs this Niger guilty? yes or no.
Some one shouted "yes,' others criet
mo-"
The mob was undecided. While tn
crowd was debating the second maj
on the platform began to tie the rop
to the iron rail, and the negro wa
hung. The rope broke on the frs
trial, adding greatly to the pleasure
of the occasion
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-04-17
DOWIE THE FRAUD,
VoIiva Continues to Present Facts to
the Zionists.

ChCicago, April 16.-General Over
seer VOliva produced the first of his
batch of documentary evidence today
by which he hopes to confound John
Alexander Dowie and his followers.
The instrument was a letter written
under date of April 10. 1904, and ad-
dressed to DOwie. who was in Zurich,
Switzerland. The letter was signed
by Overseers John G.. Speicher. Char
les J. Bernard and Judge V. " Barnes.
In the document they warned Dowe
that unless he changed his ways in
the management of Zion City a clash
was inevitable. They stated that from
their examination of the condition of
affairs in the colony it was evident
that DOwie had overdrawn his account
at the bank in Zion City: that he re-
ceived deposits when it was known
that the bank was insolvent; that he
had used funds otherwise than in ac-
made by the stock contracts and GER
tificates; that the proof OF the ap'
preparation of such large sums for his
own personal use and for ends outside
of the industries named would be tan
tamount to conviction of embezzle
ment in any court of law. The letter
further implored Dowie to exercise a
rigid economy on account of himself
and his family, saying that the eXperf
ditures to this end should be based
upon needs.
The inhabitants of Zion City, antici
pating that such letter would be
read. flocked to the tabernacle early
and long before the services opened
the big building was crowded After
The regular Easter service, the sen
sation was sprung, when Overseer Vol
iva requested that Overseer BraZefien
read the letter. When Deacon Braze
field read that section which sale
there is no doubt for a moment thai
a failure to meet payments and an eX
posture of the true condition of things
Will land yourself the cashier and the
general financial manager in Jail very
promptly the audience signified its