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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
ARNOLD LEO & CO.,
BROKERS', FAIL
At NEW YORK

New York. Dec. 22-The suspension OF
the brokerage firm Of Arnold Leo & Co,
was announced on the stock exchange
today
The hoard member OF the firm is Edgar
+. Leo. lie has been member of the
exchange since 1904. The Arm did a very
active business, and Il is understood that
recently II has been carrying a number
OF accounts I'm Reading which has been
declining recently.
l.. V Hubbard, TO whom the firm has
assigned. issued a statement in which he
said that the assignment was made for the
benefit OF all creditors. He said that the
firms embarrassment was caused directly
by the strlngency OF the money market,
and that he was hopeful that a settlement
satisfactory 20 all the creditors may be
made soon and that the firm will be able
10 resmue business No estimate Of the
assets or liabilities were given out The
firm has branch offices in the upper sec
ton OF New York city.
the brokerage firm of Arnold Leo e. Co.
tablished - years ago by Arnold Leo. He
retired from active business some time
ago. and since that time the business has
been under the direction OF his son. Edgar
+. Leo. The firm had an office In Phla-
delphia, where a large business was done.
The standing OF the firm on the ex-
change was very high. and the announce
ment OF the suspension came as a great
surprise 10 a majority OF the board mem
bers. Much sympathy was expressed for
Mr. Leo. and many prominent brokers
called at his office 10 offer coincidence.
A meeting OF the creditors has been call
ed for Dec. S
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
LAST
EDITION

ly. but went to Connecticut yesterday.
and last evening was aboard train
On route To another city, where he ~
working upon an enterprise similar 10
the one row oe-ng promoeed Ia this
city.
Arthur NJ. Hoge Is brother OF
James b. Hoge OF Cleveland. o.. prea-
dent OF the National Independent Teie-
phone association. His younger brother,
Frank Hoge. Is secretary OF the Hop
kinsvllle Home Telephone company and
IS president OF the Kentucky lndepend
ent Telephone association. Arthur NJ
Hoge is a director OF the corporation.
Hoge has been identified with the
independent telephone movement al
most since it's inception. His hone
was originally in Belmont, o.. but
Cleveland was his residence for some
years. where he was associated witii
the United States Telephone company
and the Moore Everett syndicate. lie
has resided in Boston the two pasr
years
Hoge is said to be the head OF tise
Ideal Construction company, which
manufactures the instruments OF the
automatic telephone system.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
HEAVY PENALTY
GIVEN TO R|CC|,
ITALIAN CROOK

Guiseppi Riccl. who has worked success
fully his hlm-nam game among his coun-
.rymen for the past month or more was
This morning brought before Judge Lee
In the district court.
on charges OF larceny OF $40 from
Madeline Ruggero; $40 from Josephine
Vendette so from Annie D'Arengelo, $40
from Josephine Jetta, and $50 from Ban
bina Rfcca. he pleaded guilty.
After the character of the man had
been established in no unmistakable terms
by Probation officer Wallace and Capt.
Cannon. the prisoner broke out with
yoluminious plea for clemency promising
that he would leave the state ana LEAD
the life OF an upright citizen.
This was too much for Court Interpreter
Frank Raia. who broke I'm with This
man. your honor, deserves the extreme
penalty. He is a disgrace To the italian
colony"
on the first and last charges Judge Lee
sentenced Ricc To so days in Jail. the SEN
tences not TO run corcurrently; ana on
the remaining three charges he was hned
So and costs each.
II likely, therefore that for the next
two years Riccl will be a guest or the
state at Cranston, unless someone comes
forward 10 do what Ricci told his victoms
nc wanted money 20 do-pay the hnes
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
POPE To RETAIN
MERRY DEL VAL
AS SECRETARY

Rome. pee. 22.-It having been currently
reported that all attempts to reach an un-
derstanding with France will be useless
~ PapaI Secretary OF State Merry Del
Wal remains I'm office. II was semi-official-
ly stated today the pope has determined
TO retain MIN and thus keep his word
given to- Merry Del Val when he confer
red the red hat upon him. Oh that occa-
sion the pontiff remarked: 1T Is pleas
ant to think that you will be OF powerful
assistance 10 us so long as our Ire lasts'
on the other hand, the enemies of tho
papal secretary OF state claim that France
looks upon him as being prejudiced and
compromised and that as IL is Impossible
10 change the pope there must be
change In the papal secretary OF state,
such as occurred under Popes Plus vi,
and Plus VII, when the secretaries or
state were often removed until CardinaI
Consalvi was made papal secretary ana
in 1861 concluded the concordat with Ma
polcon II.
VIEWS OF THE PRESS.
Paris Dec 22.-The entire Republican
press today expresses the greatest salts
faction at the adoption yesterday by the
majority Of 4l3 to 166 OF the governments 5
bill amending the church and state sepa-
ration law OF 1905. The opposition organs
indulgp I'm the most violent denunciation
OF the measure. The Figaro likens the
government to a "cowardly bandit man
ufacturing n new engine for depressing
the defenceless. I'm order to amuse its ia
cobines."
A person I'm close attendance or Car
dinal Richard. speaking in the name OF
the archbishop Of Paris is quoted as
plainly foreshadowing a papal vote OF the
new legislation which is classed as more
unsatisfactory than the preceding meas
ures and nothing more or less than n law
az reprisal."
In conclusion. the person quoted re-
marked that so long as the government
declines 10 negotiate with tho pope n mo-
dus vivendi is impossible.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
MURDER CHARGE
BROUGHT TO-DAY
AGAINST POLES

At the Central Falls police station this
morning. before Judge Choquet John sell
wach and Frank Owezka, two Poles, Whc'
IL is alleged fatally stabbed Walenda
Koza at a Polish wedding In that CITY,
and who escaped. but who were nrauy
captured I'm Philadelphia last sunday
pleaded not guilty OF murder, waived ex-
animation. and were bound over TO the
grand jury without bail.
The stabbing ARRAY was an aftermath
OF a wedding at the home OF kozd. Dur
ing the reception that followed the cere-
mony. Selwach and Owezka ana E.oza en-
tered into a heated discussion. Later ia
the evening Koza went into his back yaro,
where. IL is alleged, he was met at the
foot Of the steps by the two men, who
sta bbed him with a knife. koza died;
but his assailants escaped
Last Sunday they were captured by tho
police OF Philadelphia: and as soon as the
news reached Central Falls, Chiet Napo-
leon Lambert went TO Philadelphia and
took the two men in custody. arriving at
Central Falls late last evening.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
SCHMITZ WANTS TO
PLEAD NOT GUILTY

San Francisco. Dec. 22.-Mayor Eugens
schmitz through his attorney. I. c.
Campbell yesterday requested permission
OF the court to withdraw his motion to
set aside the indictments offered TO waive
the demurrer and asked to be allowed to
plead not guilty.
Judge Dunn refused TO grant the request
that the mayor be allowed 10 plead. but
said that he would take the request under
advisement
Although Mayor Schmitz offered to
plead thereby indicating that he was
ready TO waive technicalities and
go on trial. Ruefs attorneys continued
efforts to have the indictments against
Ruef set aside.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
NEW YORK UNDER
THICK PAIL Of
SMOKE AND FOG

New York. Dec. 22.-Under a dense pail
OF fog and smoke. traffic I'm New York
harbor moved slowly and cautiously this
morning. The fog Itself was not unusually
dense until II became burdened with an
accumulation OF smoke shortly after 2
clock
For a half hour II was almost As dark
as night I'm the down town section OF the
city, and lights were burning In every
office in the tall buildings In the financial
district. Before 10 O'Clock n slight breeze
from tho west llghtened tho pail which
overhung the city. and traffic moved moro
freely.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
REV. DIR. THWING TAKES
BRIDE AT AUBURN, N. Y.

Auburn. " Y. Dec. 22.-Charles r.
Thwing, II. D., Ill. d. president of
Western Reserve university ot Cleveland.
o. and Miss Mary Gardiner Dunnlrg.
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. David Dunning.
were married az the brides nome IN This
city today. Rev George Morgan Ward.
n n. president Of Wells coli &c. Aurora.
offciatc1
Among the guests were: Dr. Thwing's
three ciildren OF Cleveland. nis nephew.
Charles Clark Thwing OF Chicago. who
was best man; his sister. MISS Tnwing.
OF Harrington. Me. Miss McCaleb. dean.
and Miss Kendrick, principal of Nassar
college. where the bride was gradual ID /:
Miss Charlotte Dunnlng Of Hudson. who
was bridesmaid.
Dr. and Mrs Thwing next summer will
embark upon n years tour around the
world. tho president havins been granted
leave OF absence for that period.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
NOW LOOKS LIKE
GROSS FOR SURE

With the pulpit all the daily newspapers
In Providence and reputable politicians
looked today as II fdwarcvmfbgwlcyqar
practically unanimous on his favor, IL
looked today as IL Col. Harold j. Gross
will be the choice OF the next board OF
aldermen 10 success himself, regardless OF
Mayor-elect McCarthy's expressed dis
position 20 name Democrat for the posi-
tion.
At least five OF the aldermen-elect are
already out for Gross
Alderman-elect Spicer of the Ninth ward
is one OF his most outspoken advocates,
aud thus scores the petty politicians who
would force upon the board a puppet OF
their own choosing:
when the Republican management
without reference TO public sentiment and
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
JUVENILES PLEAD
TO INDICTMENTS

The following juveniles. under indict-
ment. were called on 20 plead In Judge
Tanners court today:
Jonhannis Rice and Theodore Rice of
Waansockct, charged with breaking and
entering freight car and larceny, pleaded
not guilty; bail 500.
Frederick Cannon. charged with larceny
OF $3.50. was placed on probation.
Roseuda DE Fulci was sentenced to tho
reform school during minority FOR assault
with "a knife on his boss.
John Mcneil. indicted with four other
lads. for breaking and entering the store
OF Felix Gallogy and larceny. was placed
on probation.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
MAJOR IS HELD
IN $500 FOR
HIS ASSAULT

In the district court this morning James
Major faced Judge Lee on charge OF
assaulting his daughter. Margaret, with
pistol an dwas held in 500 TO the superior
court.
Peter Roderick pleaded guilty OF larceny
from the Outlet company, and was hned
$50 and costs
Della Kiernan for stealing from the
same store, was fined SIS and costs.
James McKenna was given 30 days IN
jail for stealing from Augustus Cole.
Henry Kelley. his confederate, was given
the same sentence, With an additional 80
and costs for larceny from the Outlet.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
MOTHER AND TWO
CHILDREN BURNED
IN THEIR HOME

Pompton Lakes. ". j., Dec. 22.--Mrs.
Alice Linen McWithey and her chill
dren, Helen, six years old. and Eliza
beth, four years old. were burned TO
death In a fire that destroyed their
home early today. They were the only
occupants of the house
Mr.. McWithey is an engraver and is
employed by a silver manufacturing
house in New York. On account OF
the Christmas rush he was unable to
get home at night OF late and the first
news OF the tragedy was sent to him
by telephone.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
WIRE THIEVES SENTENCED
AT WOBURN, MASS.

Woburn. Mass, Dec. enlarged with
stealing a large amount Of wire from the
Edison Electric Illuminating company in
Middesex Falls I'm the town OF Stoneham.
Dennis Il. Blake Of Roxbury. James r.
Reefe OF Maiden and James +. Bailey OF
Cambridge were brought before Judge
Johnson OF the district court here today.
found guilty and sentenced 10 interme-
dlate terms In the Concorn reformatory.
The three young men were sentenced to
the reformatory on n similar charge ear
lier i'm the week I'm the Maiden court.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
PAROCHIAL SCHOOL
AT CHICAGO BURNED

Chicago. Dec 22-Fire early today
practically destroyed the big 81.
Stanislaus parochial school at Noble
and Bradley streets. The building was
a seven story brick structure and was
attended by approximately 1000 day
pupils. mostly OF Polish parentase. NJ
children were in the building at the
time OF the fire.
Nearly 100 sisters I'm charge OF the
school work had apartments on the top
noo- All are reported 10 have cS-
capped. The loss Is estimated az
s25O,00
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
ANOTHER CANDIDATE
FOR PASTEUR CURE

George A. Stockley OF 81 Riverside
street. son OF Patrolman Joseph f. Stock
ley. OF the Second police station. who was
bitten on Dec. Is by strange dog while
on hts way 90 the Manton avenue school
will take the Pasteur treatment az the
Rhode Island hospital.
The dog is said to have bitten several
other animals after biting the boy and all
search for Il has been in vain.
1t is not known. therefore. whether the
dog was rabid: and 10 avoid the possi-
bility OF danger IL was decided that the
boy should receive the Pasteur treat
ment.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22

without even asking the opinion OF the
board OF aldermen, which is charged with
the duty OF selection. comes forward and
names the man-and the men-and not
the best men by any reckoning / said: Is
thy servant dog that he should do this
thing
Speaking at length on this subject Mr.
Spicer. who Is sturdy representative OF
decent Republicanisni. says
II was elected as a Republican alder
man for the Ninth ward at the recent
election 10 represent the self-respecting
citizens OF that ward. who are jealous for
the good name OF the city and state.
During the past week a number of our
best citizens have conferred with me
about these matters: and the unanimous
Continued on Page SIX
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
SMOKE LAW IS
LIKELY TO BE
IMPROVED NOW

What is believed will do away with the
smoke nuisance in this city is now being
considered by Inspector Horace E. Chad
wick.
II is TO make the permits for the in
stalaton OF steam boilers conditional,
the petitioners for permission tn install
them having to promise to comply with
the smoke law.
If they do not their permits may be re-
voSed by the city council upon recommen-
dation OF Mr.. Chadwick.
This recommendation will probably be
made by Inspector Chadwick In his an
nual report to the council next month.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
M|LLER'S SANITY
LOOKED INTO
BY THE COURT

At the request of counsel for George n.
Miller. indicted for the murder or Eva
Johnson, Drs. Henry G. Hall. jay Per-
kins and William ]. McCaw were ap-
pointed today by Judge Tanner a COM
mission TO examine Miller as TO his san
ity.
Friends OF the indicted man have all
along claimed that he was mentally &c.
ranged when he shot one woman and
tried 10 kill another.
Miller has also an indictment pending
against him for an assault with dan
gerous weapon.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
MOTHER SEEKS SON,
ASKS MAYORS HELP

very pathetic letter was received
today by Acting Mayor william *.
Reynolds asking him TO try TO find n
man named Walter Cooper.
The letter Is from Coopers wife I'm
Bristol. Bucks county. Pa. and statss
that his mother is In "A critical condi-
tion as the result cf n fall and wishes
20 see her son before she dies.
According 20 the letter. Mr.. Cooper
left his home about Ave months aKo
and Is now believed to be working in
rsae Mill IN the sSot.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
ESCAPED LUNATIC
is INDICTED HERE

Henry Trenette indicted for break
ing and entering and larceny. proves
10 have been out on parole from tile
Taunton insane asylum when he COM
mitted the crime. Yesterday Deputy
Sheriff Kinnecom took him TO Taunton:
and today the Indictment was mol
pressed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
EX-SENATOR CAFFREY
DYING AT NEW ORLEANS

New Orleans, Dec. 22.-Donaldson Caf-
ferry. former United States senator from
Louisiana became suddenly unconscious
while a a hotel last night and his physi-
clans say that he is dying
Senator Caffery is suffering from acute
heart trouble. In 1900 he was nominated
for the vice presidency by the Gold Dem
ocrats. lie is 20 years old and was an Of
fcer in the Confederate army during the
Civil War.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
SHAH OF PERSIA
HAS SERIOUS RELAPSE

Teheran. Persia. Dec. 22.-(7:o5 p. M
The shah has again had a relapse After
a few days Improvement his condition
took a turn for the worse yesterday even
ing. and his majestys physicians now re-
port that his condition is very critical
Among the state papers which the shah
signed Dec 60 was a decree formally APP
pointing the heir apparent, Prince All
Mira. regent The latter had prev ,cusly
assumed general charge OF governmental
Affairs
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
King Oscars Condition

stockholm. Dec. 22.-The following bull
letin was issued this morning by the phy-
sicians ia attendance on King oscar;
The king passed a quiet day yesterday.
His temperature I'm the evening was @.3
lie slept we'll during the night. His ma
iesty's temperature this morning was es a.
The action OF his heart and the condition
% his llngs remain unchanged"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
TROOPS ENCAMPED
AROUND CITY OF FEZ

Tangier. Morocco. Dec. 22.--The troops
sent from Fee under the command OF the
war minister. Sdi Mohamrned Gabbas. are
preparing 20 camp on the heights around
this city. Emissaries have been dispatch
cd 20 Selnat whore Raisuli the bandit
-rtrtrf,-i rms concentrated his forces
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
CAGE DROPS; SIX
MINERS KILLED

81. Louis. Dec. 2e-The cage in the
Breeze-Trenton MING companys smart
Ia miles west OF Carlyle. III. dropped to-
day. killing elk and injuries several oth-
trs.
THE DEAD.
WALTER SCHAFFNER.
HERMAN SCHLETER.
HENRY MITTAGE.
HERMAN HOFFMAN.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
GERMANY TO HAVE
A PLEASANT CHRISTMAS

Berlin. Dec. 22.-Thls will be a pleasant
Christmas I'm Germany. owing Go the
country's exceptional prosperity
Several hundred American residents of
Berlin gathered az the American church
here today and Mrs. Tower. wife of the
American ambassador. distributed pres
ents 20 the children from large tree.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
PROHIBITIONISTS LOSE
PLACE ON BALLOT

Concord. n IT,, Dec. eighty votes
are lacking TO place the Prohibition party
upon the regular ballot at the next state
election. az a result OF the conclusion OF
the inspection OF ballots In the recent gu
bernRtorial contest.
Rev. Edmund Tetey. the Prohibition
candidate, gained Ill votes as a result OF
the inspection but this was not quite
enough to give the party the necessary
three per cent OF the total vote cast.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
LOCAL FIRM GETS
CURBING CONTRACT

Commissioner OF Public Works Sln1o
has awarded the contract for as Inlet
curbstones to the Smithheld Granite
company Of this city. and the contract
for 80 nagstones TO the Warner
Miller company OF New Haven.
The contract for 20,3 800 feet OF sewer
pipes will be awarded later.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
YARD ENGINES IN
COLLISION AT LYNN

Lynn. Mass. Dec 22.--In the dense
fog at 7:3O this morning. engines i}6
and 2i3. yard engines OF the Boston *
Maine railroad at Lynn, collided near
East Lynn round house head-on. Thc
crews Jumped TO safety. The engines
were much damaged
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
NAUMKEAG MILLS
ADVANCE WAGES

Salem. Mass. Dec. 22.-An Increase
OF per cent. in wages was announced
today at the mills OF the Naumkeag
steam Cotton company OF this city. The
increase will go into effect Dec. ~.
and will apply TO about 1900 employees.
The Naumkeag company has nevcr cIt
the wages OF their mill hands 10 con-
form with the prices paid In other
cites Their mills are run on wha.
is known as the open shop plan
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
HE WILL FIX THE
AMOUNT OF SHORTAGE

Muskogee. I T.. Dec. 22.-Charles 4.
Schooley, a special inspector ot the In
terror department. today began an invcstl-
gaticn TO ascertain the amount 80 the
shortage I'm the accounts OF the indian
agent here, placed a between 5000 and
5000 which recently resulted in the sus-
pension OF Lyman X. Lane, financial
clerk
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
New Years School Holiday

The subcommittee of the school com
mittee on bylaws will meet next Wednes-
day 90 consider the resolution TO make
New Years day school holiday. a re-
port will probably he made to the school
committee at tho meeting next Friday
evening.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
Stolen By Sneak Thieves

San Francisco. Dec 22.-John Seymour,
chief detective OF the Wells Fargo En-
press company. stated last night that the
express box stolen at Reno contained be
tween $50 and $500. and was probably
stolen from the platform by sneak thieves.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
FRANK GEHRER.
AUGUST FOPPE.

Carlyle is As miles southeast of ST Louis
on the Baltimore and Ohio southwestern
railroad. IL was learned that an explo-
sion occurred in the mino and immedi-
ately the cage filled with miners, fell,
burying all the occupants In debris at
the bottom OF the shaft.
Continued on Page Slx)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
Poll Taxes Dropped OFF

There were lio poll taxes paid yea
terdsy. the small number probably
being due TO the rain. The total pad
up TO last evening was 10.sss.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
Stole His Jacket

This morning some one stole the cardi-
gan Jacket. valued at S. belonging -
John Hand. Of ~ Douglas avenue. em-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
Fowl Thieves at Work

Mrs. Margaret Vance Of 220 Power street
reports her hen coop entered and fowl 10
the value OF Zen.