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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-16
THAW VISITS
SON IN THE TOMBS

New York, July l6-Mrs. William Thaw
of Pittsburg today paid a visit TO her son,
Harry *. Thaw in the Tombs prison
where he is a prisoner. accused of the
murder of Stanford White. Mrs. Thaw
who arrived from Europe Saturday and
was unable to visit her son on Sunday,
went to the prison accompanied by Jo-
siah C. Thaw and A. r. Peabody. OF
Thaws counsel.
Mrs. Thaw's arrival at the Tombs was
preceded by that OF Harry Thaw's wife,
Evelyn, who declared that she desired her
husbands mother 10 have the first oppor-
tunity- of seeing the prisoner. The young
er Mrs. Thaw then retired to the consult
ing room TO await Mrs Thaw's arrival.
Before Mrs william Thaw reached the
prison. her sons new counsel. Clifford w.
Hartridge. called on Commissioner of Cor.
rections Lantry and endeavored to make
arrangements so that Mrs Thaw could
meet her son In the consulting room in
the Tombs instead of talking with him
through the bars OF the cell. but Mr..
Lantry instructed the warden that he
could make no exception TO the prison
rules In Mrs. Thaws case.
The mother reached the prison shortly
before noon. She was met at the door by
the prison warden. who told her in an
apologetic way that IL would be neces-
sary for her 10 comply with the prison
rule that all visitors must be observed.
-. a
the Tombs matron where the rule was
complied with.
The warden, Josiah G. Thaw and Mr..
Peabody then escorted her to the corri-
dor, Thaw's cell was located and then
withdrew after she had thanked them.
Mrs. Thaw then made her way alone TO
cell No. go and greeted her sun for the
first time since he shot Stanford White
AS Mrs Thaw reached the cell OF her
son II was seen that her daughter-in-law
had left the consulting room and gone To-
the cell OF her husband When the young
wife saw the mother approaching she
slowly backed away from the cell 10 "A
spot some is feet down the corridor.
There was no sign OF recognition be-
tween the two. on the mothers arrival
at the cell Keeper John Smith saw that
she was somewhat feeble and opened the
door OF Thaws cell for the purpose OF
getting out the stool from the cell on
which she might sit during the Interview
with her son.
The mother not knowing the rules OF
the prison. upon seeing the door opened
rushed forward 10 her son.
In an instant her arms were elapsed
around the neck q her son. while he with
bent head elapsed his mother TO his
breast Tears streamed In the eyes OF
both mother and son. There ensued q
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-16
RAILROAD ADMITS
RESPONSIBILITY
FOR DISASTER

Salisbury, Eng, July 16.-At the re-
sumption here today OF the coroner's
inquiry into the cause Of the wreck
OF the Plymouth steamer express July
l, resulting in the loss of 27 lives.
counsel for the London and South
western railway announced that the
railway accepted full responsibility for
the accident and all the legal conse-
quences resulting from IL. adding. that
he hoped this statement would reduce
the time occupied by the inquest.
There is no Improvement in the con-
dition of Robert =. Critchell of Chicago,
who was seriously injured In the
wreck
The body of Edward w. Sentell. of
Brooklyn, n. Y, who succumbed to
his injuries July IL. will be taken to
Southampton and shipped TO New York
with the bodies OF his wife and three
children. who were killed at the unie
Of the accident
The guard OF the express, Harrison.
testified that the ill-fated train was
miles an hour through Salisbury.
whereas the proper speed is 30 10 ~
miles. The company issued instructions
I'm February regarding the speed at this
particular point. but the Instructions
were subsequently cancelled.
Maj. Pringle, representing the board
of trade, said his investigation showed
that the speed of the atrain between
Wilton and Salisbury Swas over I'd
miles an hour.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-16
BRAZILIAN REv0LUTI0NISTS
MURDERED 4 GOVERNOR

Rio De Jpneiro. July l6-An insurrec-
tion OF some pretensions has been In prog
ress I'm the province OF Matto Crosse for
considerable time. The province is In
the extreme northwest Of Brazil and Is
very remote and inaccessible.
Three months ago the governor OF the
province, Senior Paes, called for Federal
aid. but as IL was not possible to send
troops forward promptly. the revolution
lists grew so strong as to compel the gov
ernor to abdcate and he was killed by
the insurgents on July 5. Vice Governor
Osorio is reported TO have been an ac-
complice I'm the assassination.
The president OF the Brazilian republic
sent a message 10 congress suggesting
that martial law be declared throughout
the province OF Matto Crosse. but con-
gress refused 20 approve on the ground
that the vice governor although a revo-
lutionist. was now legally I'm authority.
There are no further disturbances report
ed from the province and II is believed
that matters have adjusted themselves
so that peace will be maintained In the
future.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-16
GRANGER GETS
BETTER MAIL
SERVICE HERE

To remedy the annoying delay In mail
matter from Washington to this city on
Saturdays. which has occasioned much
complaint among merchants and business
men generally, the postmaster-general
at the request OF Congressman Daniel l..
at Washington TO forward a pouch on
Saturdays by the Federal express, leav-
ing Washington at 5:35 p. m, and due
in this city at a. m. Sundays.
This additional pouch will make II on
week days and eight on Sundays fer
Rhode Island; and the department thinks
1t will render mail service TO this state
far more satisfactory than 1t has been
for some time.
The direct cause of the reform and inn
provement was a complaint made because
OF the delay In delivering 10 Providence
man letter mailed I'm Washington at stH=
tion ''F'' at 2:3O p. m. on May IL last The
letter was received In this city before $3.50
p. m. on May l3 and again postmarked 10
a. m. May IA, after which time II was de-
livered
The postmaster-general investigated af-
ter his attention had ben called to the de-
lay by Congressman Granger, and found
that there was an error I'm the Providence
postoffi0. due TO the fact that a clerk
had incorrectly boxed" the letter: but
Mr.. Granger also convinced him that the
mail facilities for this state were made
quate, and aE a result the additional spe-
cial pouch has been added for the ac-
commodation of Rhode Islanders
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-16
REPUBLICANS Of
NORTH CAROLINA
DESERT NEGROES

Washington, July 16.-For the first
time since reconstruction days. the Re
pubicars OF Southern state are stand.
ing on a platform OF opposition to the
negro.
The North Carolina Republican conven-
tion, which Secretary Taft addressed last
week, adopted resolution calling on the
legislature TO submit TO the people the
question of extending the grandfather"
clause Of their constitution until 1890.
The Democrats in their convention took
no action on the race question. and II IL
probable that they will attack the Re
publicans in the campaign for advocating
a policy that will continue TO prevent ne
groes from exercising the right of suf-
frage.
Two explanations are offered fer this
action by the Republicans. The first Is
that a great many OF the white Republi-
can voters OF the state. especially I'm the
mountains. would be unable TO pass the
educational test which requires that a
man must be able to read and write be-
fore he shall be permitted 20 vote. 9th
ers regard this action OF the convention
as a shrewd move to place the party in
the position that has given Democracy
it's chief strength In all Southern states
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-16

ers' club. and agree to do all in our power
to accomplish there results"
BYLAWS OF THE CLUB.
THE officers shall consist OF n presi-
dent, viee-presideHt,- corresponding sec
retary. financial secretary, treasurer. ser
geant at arms. and an executive commit
tee OF 10 members. including the officers
THE election of officers shall be for one
year and shall be held on the first meet
ing night I'm March.
An initiation fee OF 10 cents for mem
bership shall be charged. and monthly
due OF 10 cents. e tl.
''The president Of the club shall appoint
all committees, unless otherwise ordered.
Meetings shall be held weekly. at such
places and times as the club may desig-
nate.
There shall be held from time to time
a club banquet 20 further the influence Of
the club. and to promote the general good
OF the trade union movement through po-
litics
The club formulated it's platform with
a vivid memory OF a previous effort TO
change the political situation. and with
a determination 10 remember that the
wage-earners were then duped and then
made a mark by Republican political
tricksters.
They struck in no mincing terms at
the policies and actions OF the present
party III power, ana snONeu lndl lHty
are united with all honest citizens in the
attempt TO overthrow the despotem that
now rules the state.
To do this. they have selected officers
who they say are known to have only
the best interests OF the wage workers
at heart, and will not allow themselves
to be duped by any scheming politicians
These men are the majority OF the Of
ficers and hold the most important posi-
tions, and when the meetings are not In
session will have deciding hand in all
matters where the interests OF the mem
bers OF the club are at stake.
Last evenings meeting was called 10
order about $50 by the temporary chair
union. After n brief statement the elec.
tion OF officers was taken up.
Thomas Finnegan of the Granite Cut
ters was chosen president; James III.
Coleman, plumbers. first vice-president:
i. A. Grace, organizer OF the American
Federation OF Labor, second vice-presi-
dent; John j. Coughlin, Molders, third
vice-president; Thomas Mccarthy, Coal
Teamsters, treasurer; recording and cor
responding secretary, Andrew j. McCor-
mick. Plumbers; financial secretary. VIII
liam T. Dewducy, Marble Workers; Jesse
Baxendale. Painters; sergeant-at-arms
tive board, Messrs. f. j. Cummings,
Painters. and Joseph Brickell. Painters,
OF Pawtucket.
The platform formulated by the com
mittee was adopted section by section.
The bylaws were adopted I'm the same
manner. with the exception OF one sec
tion relating TO the terms OF office OF
president. which will be decided at the
next meeting.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-16
MRS. ROELKER
SET NEWPORT
IN A FURRY

All Newport is talking about the mag
nificent dinner party that was given by
Mrs. William @. Rocker Saturday night
at "Hawxhurst."
There were 20 guests at one large square
table and the decoration scheme was the
handsomest seen in Newport for many
seasons
In the centre Of the table was a large
silver bowl from which protruded an ar
tihcial rosebush on V-shaped trellis. II
extended to the right and left OF the
dining hall with a spread between the
tips. OF the wings measuring As feet, the
whole held with invisible wires
Leikens, who, with four decorat tors,
worked from a. m, was putting on the
finishing touches when the guests arrived
He was overheard to say that he had
used 5000 cut roses to carry out the effect
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-16

Three raids within the past IS hours
in the Central and Fourth police dis
tricts. which were affected by the recent
shakeup In the police department. fur
ther emphasize the fact that the lid"
is on to stay, and that It is to be
nailed down, II possible
There has been a hegira of the demi-
monde and the gambling fraternity
10 more hospitable climes and the
speak easies" that have been operated
under much -boasted protection, are
under closer cover than they have ever
been before in the city's history.
This morning at IL o'clock Capt.
Maynard l.. Stone, who was put i'm
charge OF the Central station, but little
more than a week ago. raided house
near the corner OF Canal and Lamb
streets with an entrance on Lamb
street, and made four arrests
He was accompanied by Lieut.. Whip
pie. Detective Sessions and Officers
Moffit, Anthony and Duffy.
The persons captured gave their
names as follows: Florence King, ~;
John Zalios. 81. who claimed to be her
husband; Ethel Joyce. 20. and John
King. Jr., said to be the son OF John
Zalois.
Florence King is charged with maxi
ing two sales. John King. Jr, with
making one sale and, Ethel Joyce with
being lewd and wanton
Mrs. King and Zalois are also to he
charged with keeping n house OF III
fame.
Detective Sessions went on duty as
precinct detective last Saturday night,
Chairman Luther and Capt. Stone be-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-16
Stone, Horton, Sessions and
Others Show Results
Central and Fourth Districts Are Being Made Tso Hot for the
LaWBr0akMs Who Have FIowshed and II Looks As II tho
Collection Of Protection Money and the Pulls Politicians
Will Hereafter Be Matters Of Ancient History.

lieving there was work for him to a.
in this district.
Capt Constant NJ. Horton, who was
transferred from the Second to the
Fourth district 10 days ago. put on his
raiding boots Saturday night.
He was accompanied by Lieut..
OToole, who was promoted at the
same time and transferred from the
First district.
They visited an alleged gambling
joint I'm a room on the second floor at
935 Westminster street. and found sew
eral men playing.
The men were warned, their names
taken for future use, and the proprie-
tor told to close forthwith and to stay
closed or he would be prosecuted.
Capt Horton also visited a place at 635
Westminster street, where men were
found and warned to cease doing illegal
business.
The drug store. so called. on Atwell
avenue, which Capt. Marston raided sew
eral weeks ago. is tightly closed. with
paddock on the front door. II is under
stood that a druggists license was denied
and the place closed last Friday. No
thirsty men were seen lingering In the
vicinity yesterday and there were no COM
plants from churchgoers nor officials.
The Fourth district Is almost rs bad
as the Central district ever was. owing
TO the fact that certain politicians,
with a pull, have been guaranteeing
protection to such lawbreakers as
have located there. and the present
activity OF the police authorities has
caused a big scare among the pro-
tected class and largely decreased, IL
II has not stopped. the tariff revenues
said to have been collected.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-16
EATON ESTATE
TO Be CUT UP
IN HOUSE LOTS

one OF the most important real estate
transactions made In some time was con-
consummated today. when the Eaton es-
tate on Smith street passed into the
hands Of the real estate firm Of Warren
a Moody
II had been known for some time that
this sale was contemplated: but. owing
10 the unwlllingness OF one Of the heirs
to sign. the deal was held up until today,
The plot is bounded, by Smith street.
Oakland avenue and Eaton streets. and
contains ~ acres. The price paid Is said
10 be little In excess OF $4,000 Another
tract containing iia acres has been pur-
chased by Mrs. Eaton. the price paid be-
ing $500.
II ls the intention Of Warren a Moody
10 divide the estate into house lots i'm
mediately and TO sell them In the early
fall.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-16
HEARST SCORED
BY MAYER FOR
MAY0RALTY WAR

Albany. July 16.--Attorney General May
er has made public his decision I'm the
matter OF the Application OF William r.
Hearst for leave 70 institute an action TO
test the title OF George u. Mcclellan.
mayor OF the city OF New York The ap-
plcation is denied. Among other things
the decision says:
'To grant the application would amount
TO setting a precedent upon the strength
of which any person. upon claiming that
he was elected. would be entitled TO the
permission of the attorney general To test
the title OF an office in the name OF the
people"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-16
JUDGE BAKER DENIES the
RHODE ISLAND co. new TRIAL

Judge Baker has denied defendants
motion for a new trial In the case OF
Artin Mekitarian VS.. Rhode Island com
pany. Plaintiff was injured in q collision
between two cars at Riverside Sept 5.
1904
A Jury awarded plaintiff $4,000 and Judge
Baker does not think this amount exces-
sive. There was a conflict OF testimony
as TO the plaintiffs having been on the
car and as 10 whether his condition could
be caused by the injuries alleged 10 have
been thus received
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-16
l6 PER CENT
INCREASE
GIVEN
The 300 Weavers at the Nat
shon Mills, Valley Falls. Are
Granted An Even Better
Rate Than Expected. and
One of the Largest on Re-
cord in New England

The largest increase given recently TO
textile workers in New England was
granted today to the 300 weavers at the
Naushon mills in Valley Falls.
The increase was announced last Thurs
lay TO be Is per cent; but today l6
per cent. increase was given.
The company manufactures cotton dress
goods and ginghams, and has had con-
siderable trouble I'm securing good help
The is per cent increase is perhaps
the biggest ever given I'm this state and
one Of the largest on record in New Eng
land.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-16

The Providence Wage Farmers club through which the
aborng purpose the field OF politics. last evening
perfected its organza ton and adopted
declaration of principles and policy.
These include constitutional convention, the initiative
referendum eghhour day. public ownership public utilities
which in their nature monopoies complete abolition of child
labor enforcement OF factory sanitary
pusoy education and sufficient appropriations enable all child
attend school, election of United States popular
vote, equal taxation OF corporate and private property,
abolshment OF property qualifications for voting
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-16
LUCKY ENGINEER
HAD CLOSE CALL.
Driving Rod On Train From This City Broke and Whirlng
Round and Round, Banged the Side of the Cab Infctng
Great Damage But the Man at the Throttle Escaped With
out Serious Injuries.

broken driving rod on a locomotive
attached to a passenger train running
from Providence 10 Boston today partly
demolished the engine and inflicted in
jurieS TO the engineer, +. P Mosher.
The accident occurred between Canton
and Dedham and was caused by a loose
belt, which dropped the big driving rod
on the right side OF the locomotive.
The big wheel 10 which the rod was
attached whirled IL around and around:
and at each revolution II struck the en-
gineer's side OF the cab. doing great dam
age at each blow.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-16

Mosher was hurled 10 the floor OF the
cab. piece Of wreckage in the meantime
having set the airbrakes, which brought
the train 10 a standstill.
The engineer then set about repairing
the broken rod, but tainted. so great was
the pain caused by the seve-. bruises and
contusions he received.
The passengers. none OF whom were
hurt, were taken TO Boston in another
train. the stalled train being towed in a
short time later.
Mosher's injuries are not serious and he
went TO his home; and the damage 10 the
locomotive can be repaired in a few days
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-16
FIRED THREE SHOTS

The police report that WILLIAM Almy
fred three revolver shots In an allay fun-
ming of from so Orange street on Satur-
day night and disappeared. The revolver
was picked UP by Harry Garrett
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-16
fRIENDlESS IN THIS CITY AND
ILL She APPEALED TO POLICE

Edith Thompson OF East Douglass
Mass. went TO the Central station yes
terdsy complaining that she had been
taken III and that she had neither friends
nor relatives In this city. She was sent
to the Rhode Island Hospital
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-16
SAW MILL DesIRoYEp BY FIRE

Pennington Me. July 16.-The sawmili
Of Fred Nutting at Strong was burned TO
the ground last night. the fire starting
among the shavings outside the building.
Abe loss was estimated at tGoo0. and
there is an insurance OF 5000 The mill
will be rebuilt at once.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-16

Broad Declaration of Prin=
pies Adopted.

Adjustment of Property Qualifications, Election of
Senator'S by Popular Vote, Equal Taxation, Mu-
nicipal Control of Public Service Monopoles,
Initiative and Referendum, Enforcement of Fac
tory and Education Laws, and other Popular
Measures Are Sought by the New Club.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-16
"PEEPlNG TOMS" ABOUT

Sophia Schroeder reports that on the
night OF the l4th two men looked into the
windows OF her residence at 80 Abofn
street.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-16

few minutes silence which was broken
only by the mothers cry of, MY boy,
my boy"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-16

buildings protected by electric lights and
other devices and passed by officers
dozen times in a night.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1906-11-02
Old Bones Dug Up.

NEW YORK, Oct. 24.-Three big
expeditions Of the Amer can museum
OF natural history arrived from the
Rocky mountain region yesterday
after several months rough work in
bringing two carloads of pctrifled
skeletons of nearly 500 animals,
many new to scehce, some of whom
lived on earth, it is estimated by the
scientists, hundreds of centuries ago.
Among the many rare ones were
two dinOsauri, new to science, one of
which was Of huge proportions, bear
ing some resemblance to the great
creature known as Triceratops. The
expeditions were conducted under
Professor Henry Fairfield Osborne,
paneotOlogist Of the museum and of
the governments Of the United States
and Canada. The expedition COW
cred the Wdshaki basins in southern
Wyoming, the laramie formation Of
eastern central Montana and the
Black Hills.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1906-11-02

'rIM nNR LAND ACT. JUNE 3. 1878
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
United States Land Office,
Occur d'Alene. Idaho. August y, l9ot
Notice is hereby given that In compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress
of June 3, 1878. entitled AN act for tn
sale of timber lands In the States OF can
fornia, Oregon Nevada. and Washington
Territory" as extended to all the public lant
states by act of August 4, 1892. Joseph X
NJ. CUP, of Rathdrum, County of kootenai
State of Idaho, has this day filed In TIM
office his sworn statement. No. 1877. for tn
purchase of Lot Sec. = and Lots |, =, :
and of Section No. 49, in Township Ne
80, Range No. q W. Il. NJ. and will one
proof to show that the land sought Is NOR
valuable for its timber or stone than TO
agricultural purposes and to establish hi
claim to said land before A. w. Post, L. )
Commissioner, at his office at Rathdrun
Idaho, on Thursday the 22nd day of Novem
Der, 1906.
lie names as witnesses William ii. Clel
and Walter G. Rangs. Charles w. Gull
Otto Z. Sahn, all of Rathdrum, Idaho.
Any and all persons claiming adyerset.
the above described lands are requested t
file their claims in this office on or befor.
said 22nd day of November, 1906.
X. y. DUNN,
Register.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1906-11-02

AN exchange rises to remark
that home merchaI IS and deal
ers might put a stop to the man
order business by advertising
their own goods. Every dollar
spent for advertising With the
home paper is just that much
contributed to the cause oil home
trading. When the mail-order
house wants the farmers trade
they advertise their merchandise
and then spend a lot OF money
placing that advertising matter
in the farmers hand. Ii home
merchants expect to keep their
home trade at home let them be
wise to their own interests as is
the mai,-order merchant.