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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
CONSUMERS LEAGUE
ELECTED OFFICERS

At the annual meeting OF the Provi-
dence branch OF the Consumers" league
yesterday afternoon, Hon. Arnold b.
Chase. president. presided. In the alb
senoe OF the secretary, Miss Mary Con-
yngton, Mrs Carl Barus was appointed
secretary pro tenn. The election OF Off
GERS resulted as follows:
President Hon Arnold B. Chase: first
vice-president. Robert L. Brown; second
vice-president Mrs. Amasa NJ. Eaton;
secretary. Miss Mary Conyngton: treas
urer. Hon. Amasa NJ. Eaton, temporary
treasurer; board of managers, Mrs. SUI
san A. Ballou Mrs. Carl Barus. Mrs. T..
W. Blodgett. Mrs. 8. r. Dorrance, Miss
Louise Congdon, Miss Louise Diaman.
Prof Henry B. Gardner. Mrs. Henry Il.
Gardner, Miss Alice Rowland. Mrs. w. s.
Irons, Mrs. Charles Rockwell. DIR. Ellen
A. Stone. Miss Adelaide Vernon.
Miss Conyngton was appointed chair
man OF committee for a public meeting,
at which the question of child labor shall
be presented.
Mrs John r. Huntsman discussed the
advisability OF urging Providence mer-
chants to follow the example of Boston
merchants i'm closing their shops earlier
in the summer season. also giving their
employees their half-holiday on Saturday
The subject was left TO a committee for
investigation.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
ARION CONCERT is
A NOTABLE SUCCESS

The Arlon was greeted at its open
ing concert OF the season last evening by
an audience that filled Infantry hall. and
acquitted itself with great credit In the
first presentation here of a work abound
ing in difficulties. and which few similar
organizations under less capable direction
that that OF Jules Jordan would presume
TO undertake
Edward Elgar's King Olaf" was the
offering; and the club was assisted by the
following soloists, each OF whom had not
previously been heard here: Soprano.
Miss Louisa Ormsbee: tenor Mr.. Dan
Beddoe: bass. Mr.. Herbert Whitney Tew.
An orchestra OF Boston symphony play
ers with Mr.. A. ri. Ryder at the organ,
furnished the instrumental accompani-
ment. and DR. Jules Jordan was at the
conductors desk
king Olaf was first produced 10 years
ago in England. and is the work which
established Elgar's claim to place
among the great composers. He has ac-
auired mastery over every orchestral de-
vice aud attained to so marked an indi-
viduality OF expression that musicians al
ready recognize certain qualities as pc
cuiarly his own. All these are plainly
indicated In king Olaf"
The music is full of strength strikingly
original and difficult: and the manner In
which the Arion club met the trying task,
as we'll as the magnificent way In which
DIR. Jordan held all his forces I'm control.
aften under extremely difficult condi-
tlons. deserved the highest praise.
The orchestra was tower OF strength
I'm the performance. playing In fashion
which lent color and charm and was nj
all times equal TO every demand.
Miss ormsbee displayed resonant and
very expressive voice. and created a nota-
bly, favorable impression.
Mr.. Dan Beddoe sang the tenor role
with admirable good taste, his rich, nrrn
and true voice being heard with great
pleasure.
Mr. II. whitney Tew the bass soloist.
was probably not at his best hut made
creditable effort.
The audience, while not enthusiastic.
unauestionably appreciated greatly the
beauty of king Olaf" whose striking
orchestriation broad choral effects and
brilliant melodies may be heard again ana
again with pleasure.
The Arion club will give the Messiah
on Friday evening. Dec. 21.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
HEAVY FIRE LOSS ON
WALL PAPER STOCK

Practically the entire stock of the City
Hall Wall Paper store S. c. BuTlingame
Co. at 40 Washington street, was ruined
hy fire, smoke and water last evening.
The fire started I'm the rear OF the
store and box q was sounded ny Patrol
man II u. Keenan,. When the dremeh ar
rived the various pieces OF apparatus
scattered I'm a search for the blaze one
driver drove completely around the b.Ock
before he found any signs OF nre. and
then Il was thin wreath OF smoke over
the door OF the store that gave the clue.
The fire was I'm a back room IN The first
floor. and when a stream of water wac
turned upon ~. was soon eXtingilshcd \
larger part OF the stock. including all Of
the hieher-priced papers. had 90 b3 thor
oughly wet down TO make sure that no
spark remained smouldering Mr.. Burlin-
game thought his loss would be several
thousands ~ dollars covered by insur-
ance. The damage 60 the building was
slight
The building Il owned by the Aldrich g.
tate. The other occupants of the block
escaped serious damage. The cause OF the
firo is unknown.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
HARMONY LODGE IN
ITS NEW HOME NOW

Harmony lodge. No. o. A. +. and NJ.
Of Pawtuxet last evening occupied for the
first time its new lodge building.
The structure. which overlooks Still-
house cove and tho club house @, the
Rhode Island Yacht club. Is probcblv the
most beautiful building and hall occupied
by any Blue lodge in this state As the
building is not finished, there were few
visitors. but the members were delighted
with their new quarters
The lodge was opened at O'Clock ana
the officers installed by District Deputy
Grand Master John A. Tillotson, were the
following: w. Frank J. Drown, master,
Sylvester * Robertson, senior warden;
Fred r. Horton, Junior warden; w. Rob
ert +. Budlong treasurer. w. Forrest y.
Peck secretary; Rev. Charles a. Denacid.
chanlain William l.. Congdon, senior
deacon William NJ lee. Junior deac m:
william II. Browning. senior steward;
william w Whltten, Junior steward:
William Rhodes, marshall Or Frank A.
Fearney. sentinel. and w George r. Shell
don tyler.
Following the installation the members
adjourned 10 che dining hall downstairs.
where addresses were made by the mas
ter. District Deputy Grand Master Tillot-
son. Past Grand Master Elisha ~. Rhodes.
and Secretary Peck.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
CONVICT FRANCIS
APTURED AF TER
A LONG CHASE

Bangor. Me-, Nov. 2s-Minot ST. Clair
Francis. the escaped negro prisoner, was
captured by Police Inspector Robinson at
Grenburn, six miles from Bangor at 10
o'clock this morning.
Sheriff Gilman received at 1873 o'clock
this morning a telephone message from
Inspector Robinson that Francis had been
arrested at Glenburn at 10 o'clock by a
party consisting OF Inspector Robinson.
Deputies Bowen, Friend Deputy Marshal
Leader, Spratt and Emerson.
Word was received at about o'clock
this morning by Sheriff Gilman from the
Bangor and Aroostook office that a negro
had applied for food at the house OF a
man named Grover. an employe OF the
Bangor and Aroostook road. Mr.. Grover
telegraphed the Bangor and Aroostook
office and said that he would keep the
man in sight.
Deputies Bowen and Emerson started
at once and were followed an hour later
by the other officials The particulars of
the arrest have not as yet been received.
Francis would say hut little after he had
been brought 10 this city. He said that he
passed over tnearly the exact route de-
scrlbed I'm the newspaper dispatches. some
of which he had read To an officer he
said that wt---e reached the barn at
Glenburn, wnere he was captured. he
was hungry and could go no further.
He said he knew everybody was afraid
OF him and he did not fear that the farm
ers would catch him
His only fear was that OF the officers.
Several times he said, he was near
enough 10 his pursuerers to hit them With
rocks
Francis was In a weak condition today,
due principally 10 lack OF food and loss
OF blood from blisters on his feet. Both
feet had been frozen badly so that he
walked with difficulty While at the hotel
they were dressed by n physician. Be
cause OF his inability TO find shoes large
enough for his swollen feet. Francis was
forced during the past few days TO wear
lumbermen's gum rubbers. which caused
great discomfort.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
HOSPITAL COMMITTEE
MET AT NOON TODAY

The city council committee having
charge Of the erection OF the pro-
posed city hospital for contagious
noon.
Mayor Dyer presented the communi-
cation received from the architects.
who have enterd the hospital plan
competition; and il was referred TO DT.
Charles V. Chaplin, superintendent OF
health. and Professor Chanley, the
committees consulting expert.
The communication advised that the
proposed cost OF the hospital be in
creased; but the committee refused to
make public the remainder OF IT,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
JOHN HOLLAND SUES
REV. EDW. F. CARRIGAN,

Judge Brown in the superior court to-
day heard the equity suit brought by
John Holland. formerly OF Pawtucket.
against Edward +. Carrigan, pastor OF
st. Edwards church, in that city.
Holland who is upwards OF 20 years of
age. asserts that he was unduly influenc-
ed to do certain things that resulted I'm
his losing real estate worth about $500
and between $1,000 and 5000 in cash.
Rev. FIR. Carrigan declares that he made
an agreement TO furnish Holland a home
and Holland in turn delivered up his real
estate and cash. which has been devoted
to the properties OF ST. Joseph's hospital
and st. Edwards parish.
Mr. Holland on the witness stand de-
clared that he met FIR. Carrigan when the
latter came around TO take up the annual
parish collection and VISA advised TO get
decent home Mr. Holland admitted
he was not on goo dterms at the time
with his nieces.
FIR. Carrigan suggested the Home for
the Aged, but Holland not liking that,
ST Joseph's hospital was suggested. Mr..
Holland said on the witness stand that IL
all his money had gone to the hospital he
would never have had a word to say
He is at present residing at ST. Joseph's
hospital, and FIR Carrigan has paid $500
TO that institution for Holland and Will
pay $500 more. In his direct testimony
Holland denied that he knew what he
was doing when he transferred his real
estate or the money In bank.
on cross-examination he declared his
money was distributed among seven
banks. and that he made all the
SIC, 600 worth of property he had. save 1920
that came from an aunt, by hard labor
and saving.
He admitted that one OF his nieces was
present when the papers transferring the
property was offered. and objected there.
to- The niece OF Mr.. Holland testified
that he was in poor health and had been
drinking hard about the time the deed OF
the real estate was executed and the
money transferred
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
"THE LOVE ROUTE" TO
BE HERE NEXT WEEK

house all next week is one OF this seasons
biggest successes. THE Love Route" 2
new play from the pen OF Edward Peple.
Route deals with the fight OF a typical
Southern girl against the inroads OF a
gigantic railroad corporation II is brist-
ling with real American life, from the in
side of the directors office of a big rail
road TO the scenes on the Texas ranch
itself. where the ffght for railroad SUI
ipremacy over the courage OF the girl
BOSS" and her cowpunchers takes place.
The scenic effects assist materially in a
realistic reproduction OF the building OF
the road up 20 the barbed wire fence OF
the young ranch owner. An excellent
cast headed by Guy Standing and Odette
Tyler comes direct from a two months
success at the new Lincoln theatre. New
York.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
INDUSTRIAL TRUST
MAY SOON ENLARGE

A committee of directors Of the Indus
trial Trust company is considering the
advisabilty of erecting an addition to tho
present Industrial Trust building on the
two adjoining lots on Westminster street,
though the matter has not been definitely
decided upon.
IL the addition is made 1t will give the
Industrial Trust company frontage OF
l20 feet on Westminster street, and 600
feet on Exchange street, with an lmpos-
ing entrance somewhere about the centre
OF the combined structures.
The Rhode Island Hospital Trust COM
pany has recently purchased the building
adjoining the property controlled by the
Industrial Trust company and II Is un-
derstood that IL will build an addition TO
it's present building on that lot
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
MURDERER HAU
NOW BELIEVED
To BE SHAMM|NG

London. Nov 2S-Karl Hau, alias Stau.
professor OF Roman Law In the George
Washington university AZ Washington, ID.
C., who has been under arrest here since
Nov. Z. on the charge OF numbering his
nOther-in-law at Baden-Baden, was again
brought up on remand at the Bow street
police court today.
When the presiding magistrate explain
ed 20 the prisoner that papers. containing
a mass OF evidence in his case. had been
received from Germany. but that there
was still further technical evidence neces-
sary( for which the German authorities
had sent. before he could be formally ex.
tradited, and asked him whether he had
anything 10 hay Hau, with staring eyes.
answered. II don't understand what this
Is all about"
The prisoner has apparently lost his
reason or is fcigning insanity. For sew
eral days he has been closely guarded,
owing to fear that he may commit sui
eide. Until today. Hau either did not or
pretended he did not recognize anybody,
even his lawyer. When the former came
luto court today. however, he said: "Oh,
This Is Mr. Wilson"
Hau was still dressed faultlessly. but his
hair was disheveled and his face un-
shaven. while bis eyes wandered aimlessly
around the court room Occasionally he
would ask Mr.. Wilson or the detective
who arrested him az the Hotel Cecil what
he was there for. They tried by every
means 10 make him talk coherently. but
IL the prisoner was pretending TO be in
sane he was on his guard, for when sud
denly told that letter had been received
from his wife. his only answer was:
That's absurd
When Mr. Wilson addressed the prison
or as Hau, he angrily asked: why call
me Hau? My name Is Burhan Eddine Ef-
fendi Cthe favorite son OF the Sultan OF
Turkey.
The magistrate could not get anything
from the prisoner but the repeated state
ment: 81 don't know what IL Is all about Z"
Finally. the case was again remanded
for a week.
The prison doctor has certified that Hau
has been acting In an insane manner. but
the doctor believes this is assumed. A
further medical examination OF the pris-
oner will be held before the case is again
called.
Mr.. Wilson today said Even IL II Is
shown that the prisoner is insane. IL can
not prevent his eXtradition The case
against Hau has been carefully prepared
by the German police The evidence in
cludes that OF a man who swears he sold
wig and a false beard TO the prisoner.
helped Hau TO adjust his disguise, and
that OF still another man who says he
helped the prisoner take Off his beard and
wig. There is no chance Of preventing
extradition."
representative of the American en-
bassy was present I'm court today watch
ing the case, but Hau has not yet claimed
the protection OF the United States nor
has he produced his naturalization papers.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
MISS SWEENEY ASKS AN
INCREASE OF SALARY

Miss Ella L. Sweeney. second assistant
10 the superintendent OF public schools.
has fled a petition asking for an increase
in her salary with the executive commit
tee Of the school committee.
Miss Sweeney's salary Is now $500. She
does not state the amount OF increase she
wishes; and her petition will be consid-
cred at the next meeting OF the commit
tee
At the last meeting the salary OF Miss
Sarah ID. Barnes. the first assistant, was
increased TO $1,000 from $500. upon recon-
mendation OF the executive committee.
and IL is thought that the committee will
also recommend an increase In Miss Swee-
neys salary.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
PLYMOUTH COMING TO
NEWPORT FOR REPAIRS

Some time In February the steamer Ply
mouth OF the Fall River line. which was
burned TO the waters edge here last
March. will go TO the docks OF the New
England Navigation company at Newport
To receive her httings and furnishings
The hull remained intact after the
IRE and the contract for rebuilding the
steamer was given to the Quintard iron
works OF New York
At present she Is in the Erie basin In
the hands Of John n. Robinson. n sub
contractor and later gees to the -Quin-
tard docks IN the East river. New York.
to receive her engines before coming 10
Newport
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28

Louis G. Elson OF Boston gave before
the Listeners club yesterday afternoon a
lecture on Haydn and Mozart giving his
torical data relative 20 both composers.
which is not found In the ordinary blog-
raphies. and analyzing certain passa res
IN Haydn's oraforios 20 show the carly
growth OF descriptive orchestral accom-
paniment. The lectures Will be continued
after Christmas, the next ~ Mr. Elson' 3
talks being dated for Jan.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
TORPEDO FACTORY AT
NEWPORT NOW LIKELY

From Washington comes renewal OF
the report that the ordnance bureau Off
Gals Of the navy department are engaged
upon plans for the erection OF a torpedo
manufacturing plant al the naval torpedo
station at Newport.
Congress will be asked 20 appropriate
a sum TO carry on the work. which will
mean a great deal 10 Newport in the
employment OF n large force of me-
chanics
At the present time the Bliss Leavitt
torpedo. used I'm the navy. is built by the
r. w Bliss company of Brooklyn.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
THANKSGIVING PLANS
AT LOCAL POSTOFFICE

Tomorrow at the postoffice carriers will
make the and 7.S a. m. deliveries. Tho
street boxes 81 the entire city will be coll
lected on the Z 30 a. m. delivery. After Z
y IN. collections Will be regular. The car
riers and box windows will close after
noon. the general delivery window from
II 20 y. m. The stamp division will be
open from s.fb a. m. 20 II =. m but the
money order and registry divisions will
Be closed the entire dav The East Side
Elmwood. North and olneyvllle stations
will be closed after noon.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
DRAWN INTO A
STEAM WINCH
AND KILLED

Vineyard Haven, Mass. Nov. 2s-
John oskell, seaman on the schooner
William r. Huston, was instantly
killed on board that vessel today while
she was getting underway.
He was drawn into the steam winch
and before the machinery could be
stopped he was dead. Oskell was
native OF Finland. The Huston is
bound from Gardiner, Me, for New
York.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
Tomorrow at Library.

Tomorrow the public library will
open at p. m. as on Sundays. All
departments will he open except the
circulating department no books being
Issued for home use. All departments
will close at .. m. except the chill
dren's library. which will close at :
y. m. and the reference room. which
Will remain open until 10 p. m.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
WEEDEN WILL MAKES
NO PUBLIC REQUESTS

BY the will OF Benjamin ID. weeden. who
died last week. filed in the office OF the
municipal court this morning. most of his
estate Is left TO his son and daughter.
Mr.. Weeden was taxed this year for real
estate amounting 20 s2500o0 and personal
estate TO the value of se50o
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28

The holiday attraction at the Providence
opera house beginning with matinee TO.
morrow afternoon will hp tho new mod
ern play OF American life. THE Eastman
Case" with Charles Cartwright in tho
leading rola- This Is the latest produc-
ton made by the Independents. and after
is brief engagement here. goes direct 20
the Lincoln Square theatre, New York
for a run.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
Thanksgiving Services.

Tomorrow at the Beneicent Con-
gregational church. at 1890 a. m. a
union Thanksgiving service OF tho
Congregational churches of Providence
will be held. with sermon by Rev.
James f.. Mcconnell of the Union
church. and music by the Benehcent
church choir.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
To Aid Pine Ridge.

Treasurer Jillson acknowledges re
ceipt OF contributions In aid OF Pine
Ridge Camp for Consumptives, as fol-
lows: Angel street friend. 81: little
dog "Scoot." 81 r. w. Bodwell, 50.
Friend III" 81: Michael r. Dooley. s2S;
Mrs. Jennie Lyman. sewing machine.
chairs, etc. Mrs. Charles A. Cooper.
mattress and pillows; Providence Pt b.
lie Market company, Thanksgiving
turkey OF 1874 pounds
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
SCHOOL COMMITTEE TO
ORGANIZE ON TUESDAY

The new school committee will meet
for organization next Tuesday in the
Classical high school building. when
chairman will be elected and the
various committees appointed.
The present school committee will
held It's last meeting next Friday even
ing. There will be but little. II any.
business other than OF routine ma
ture.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
Still Alarm. Small Loss.

officer william +. Sullivan OF ths
Fourth station sent I'm a still alarm 10
Engine company and Truck No. last
evening for fire in a house az 1898 West
minister street. The blaze was in a box
Of clothes in a closet in the lower tene-
ment occupied by John Dunn. The dam
age was very slight.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
Robbed the Clothesline.

Max Nathanson of All Broadway. re-
ports TO the police that somone during
the night OF the 26th. entered his yard
and stole from the clothes line two ladies
shirt waists. four sheets. four pillow slips
and four handkerchefs. all valued at &.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
Young Woman Missing

bartholomew Swift OF 80 Wells street.
New Bedford. reports TO the local police
that his sister Katherine, n years OF age.
has been missing from home since y.
m. yesterday II Is believed that she is
mentally affected. She has relatives I'm
this city. and ~ IL thought that she may
have come here.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
Thief Wanted Light

While his wagon was standing on
either Chalkstone avenue or Nichols street
on Monday. Samuel Silverstein OF 10
jerks street, reports that brown hand
bag containing FIVE dozen gas mantles,
valued at s. was stolen.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
CITY BUYS LAND FOR
ANOTHER PLAYGROUND

The city has purchased a large tract OF
land IN the Eighth ward for a playground
from Frederick A Greene or North
Providence for Sii6o
The tract consists OF ~ lots. ana is
bounded by Wallace Atwood. Cumerford
and Clarex streets.
Tho deed was recorded az the city hall
this noon.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
Mrs. RIVER Sues Lawyer.

Testimony in behalf OF the defend
ant was taken today in the case or
Ina T.. Ryer vs.. Irving Champlin 10
recover $3.50. alleged TO have been
overpaid for legal services MIR.
Champlin claims he owes her moth
ing.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
Stolen From Storehouse.

John u. Frazer. manager for the Ameri-
can Screw company, at SIS Eddy street.
reports 10 pounds OF sheet lead. valued
at s.. stolen from the storehouse on Allen
avenue
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET

Reported for The NeGs-Dcmoc over
the private wire of DICK BROS. & CO.,
Bankers and Brokers.