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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-02

the Republicans. and Newport may go
heavily Democratic especially II Senator
Wetmore should be thrown down by the
Republican boss
Many Republicans are manifestng great
interest I'm the letter OF acceptance which
Col Goddard is preparing.
The letter Will probably be sent to
Chairman Frank r. Fitzsimmons OF the
Democrats state central committee the
latter part OF next week.
That II will be characterstically Wig
orous and straight TO the point. dealing
with live Rhode Island issues. is certain.
When reminded this morning that the
letter would leave little for the Repub-
licans to say, a well known Republican
said:
II have never yet seen a shingle. how
ever thin IL was, that did not have two
sides Col Goddard may be a great and
good man. but he can be attacked. He
has done things which leave him open TO
criticism. II matters not which side he
may be on In this fight
I'VE are not saying much now. but shall
have a great deal 10 say when the proper
time comes Depend upon that"
The Republicans. however. have their
own troubles. which are increasing every
day; and they are not just now borrow
ing troubles from the Democrats.
In the COlt camp. lot instance, COnslu-
orably less interest is taken In the letter
that Col Goddard is preparing than in
the statement promised by the friends
OF Hon. George Peabody Wetmore. Said
one strong Colt man:
I'VE have reason TO believe that the
Wetmore men. the rank and file. are as
much I'm the dark as we are. They are
anxious 10 know just where their can
didate stands In order that they may jump
into the Colt band wagon II there Is
to be nothing doing down Newport way.
The greatest rewards. though, will come
to those who serve earliest and best"
While Col. Colt is still playing the old
game OF formally announcing his candi-
dacy, everybody knows that he Is fighting
tooth and nail 20 capture Senator Wet
mores seat. and that he has the hearty
support OF his former associates In the
United Traction company, Messrs. Nelson
w Aldrich and Marsden J. Perry. and
the newspapers they control In addition
10 the vast resources commanded by their
friends in gigantic corporations.
II the fight should go on 10 the finish.
there will be the best possible oppor-
tunity for the Democratic Independent
coalition, which should be able TO capture
the grand committee. as they would have
done more than a decade ago had the
Republican senate not refused TO join the
house..
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-02
DO|NGS IN JUDGE
RUECKERT' COURT
THIS MORNING

Five Italians were haled into court this
morning as the result OF Railroad Officer
V. r. Beattys vigilance and cooperation
with the police.
Three were riggedy built women who
started out this morning from Charles
street and walked down the tracks to the
vicinity OF the round house. near the
Oriental mall, equipped with bags for the
gathering OF coal. They were arraigned
on charges or track walking and each
fined IS and costs and gave their names
as Margaret Leivina, Rose Ricca and
Francis Tella, Margaret had s1500S In one
OF her stockings when searched at the
Second station. The police have received
reports OF the women coal pickers inter-
fer1ng so much with the work OF making
up trains that engines have had to stop
TO avoid running them down.
The other arraignments in which Mr..
Beatty was interested resulted in the
fining OF two little Italian lads. Cacino
Meale and Raffaele Saune $40 and costs
each for throwing stones at passing trains
near the Brayton avenue crossing.
John Darezzo, Is, and Angelic Cirello
16, admitted they stole Angelo Cirello's
bicycle. Each was fined $50 and costs.
For larceny of a 81 pair of trousers from
Ieidore Petoski John Cheevers will be
educated at Sockanosset until old enough
TO vote. Some time ago he was before His
Honor on trivial charge and got off with
probation, because his story that he was
the smartest boy in his class at school
made good by appealing to the school
committee side of Judge Rueckert. John
accused Jimmy Barrett lad about three
feet high of leading him astray. Jimmy
didn't have HftHeh- To say and get of With
probation as an accomplice OF Johns
Thomas Casey. arraigned as a common
drunkarh was placed on probation on
request OF his relatives
The case OF Joseph Comes. the 10-year-
old boy accused OF assaulting Frank
Sullivan. a lad OF the same age, was con-
tinued two weeks. At the Rhode Island
hospital IT was reported this morning that
Sullivan had been discharged and that
his injury was a scalp wound and not
fractured skull
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-02
WILL DEDICATE
MONUMENT ON
N0CKUM HILL

The monument TO commemorate the
foundation OF the First Baptist church
in Massachusetts will be dedicated on
the afternoon OF June 23.
The 'church was founded I'm old
Swansea, Mass, now Darlington. in
this state. by John Niles and six other
settlers, in 1868.
The monument will be erected on
stood, by the Rhode Island Citizens
with inscription provided by the state
Will be placed on the monument
The exercises of the day will be In
two parts. The first will be held at
the North Swansea old church, Thomas
w. BrcKner1, pres1dent or the Khode
Island Historical society, presiding. A
historical Grafton on the foundation OF
the church will be delivered by Rev.
DR. Merriam, editor OF the Watchman
and Reflector, and remarks will be
made by President Faunce, who will
represent the Baptists OF Rhode ISL
and and by Rev. H. M King
Representatives OF the Massachusetts,
Baptists will be present and music Will
be furnished by the Warren Baptist
choir under direction OF Il. s. Martin.
Nockum hill. where Prof Wilfred Nun
ro will preside and dedicate the monu-
ment. representatives OF the state un-
yelling the tablet.
Some time next fall a monument will
be dedicated at Central Falls to COM
memorate the famous Indian fight in
that vicinity.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-02
SUSPECT F|REBUG
CASE CAUSING
MUCH NOTOR|ETY

Attorney John W. Hogan's hurrying
his client out of the way yesterday TO
avoid further complications in the Sc
ries OF troubles that have beset George
Ferguson. the alleged firebug, proved
OF only temporary avail.
Today the Lad was arraigned again,
for the third time, on charge OF set
ting the ire In the L. l.. Sweet lumber
yard in Olneyville, several weeks ago.
Patrick V. McElroy. who went ball
ments, furnished $500 bonds for his
appearance next Friday.
The case is gaining much notoriety,
caused delays; but the police assert
they have a strong case against the
boy.
the story told by Capt. Rowe OF the
Sixth station was TO the effect that
the lad was known in police circles
as having FIRE end PrSpensitiisis; tisi,.r He
pull in the alarm for the lumber yard
fire and then to have fed and later
was noticed In the crowd.
AS he does not live In the Olneyville
district and the fire was at an early
morning hour the police Investigated
and IL led to his arrest as suspect,
charges being preferred against him
later.
On his first arraignment his counsel got
him off on the technicalty that the own
er OF the property damaged was not
named In the warrant. Assistant City
Solicitor Henry Cram had another war
rant drawn up while the point was be-
Ing argued. and this was clapped on the
boy as his counsel ordered him to leave
the court room. A stormy scene ensued
when the boys counsel realized how he
had been outwitted.
The amended warrant resulted in Fer
gusons appearance yesterday for trial.
and another postponement. II was sue
cessfully argued that L. Sweet q Co. were
not owners OF the property.
The warrant used In this mornings ar
raignment cited Leprite l.. Sweet as the
owner.
AS grave penalty is attached to the
crime OF arson the lads counsel are pre-
pairing TO combat the case at every turn,
and a stiff legal battle Is predicted.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-02
5000 RED-SH|RTS
To Be IN LINE
At BIC MUSTER

The general committee in charge OF
the muster OF the New England league OF
Veteran Firemen. to be held in this city
on Aug. 16, met last evening.
George Hunt. Samuel Carpenter. W. I.
Williams. J. j. Keene and p. Spencer
were appointed a sub committee to ar
range the details for the day.
II was announced that Reeves Amer
ican band had been engaged for the day,
adm Chief Marshal Alonzo Williams and
staff will be attired in dark clothes and
the division rharshals and aids In the ira
ditional red shirt, dark trousers and fire.
mems helmet.
The headquarters Of the chief marshal
on the dy OF the muster will be on
Francis street, between the depot and
the state house. where the line will form
for the parade.
It IL expected that 5000 veteran flremen
from all over New England, representing
80 or more companies, will be In line.
The route OF march will probably be
down Francis street, across Exchange
place. through Dorrance. passing In re-
view before the city hall. up Westminster
street to the Dexter training grounds.
where the muster will be held
The Gaspees have invited the famous
Nameaugs Of New London to be their
guests! and their company will come $50
strong. The Gaspees expect to have 800
men in line.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-02

A study of the vote cast last November
shows that II VIII not require change OF
To votes In each OF 10 towns and cities 10
substitute a clear majority OF reform rep
resentatives for machine Republicans in
the next general assembly: and this fact
is proving the source of growing uneasi-
ness TO the Republican leaders. to whom
reports are being made daily OF disaffec-
tions and OF Republicans who say openly
that they will support the Goddard tick
ct.
1t is said that the Republicans OF Scit-
uate may in the fall nominate candidates
for the general assembly who will sup
port Col. Goddard. The Republicans OF
that town are very sore with the Brayton
machine.
In the closing days OF the recent legisla-
ture they asked for the passage OF an act
20 change the time OF the annual town
election. The Democrats and townspeople
generally opposed the bill at public
hearing given by the house judiciary
committeee: and the proposed act was
never brought out of the committee.
The Republicans who desired the pas
sage OF the act, as they believed that by
30 doing the town would be placed perma-
nently in the Republican column. say
that the machine broke It's promise 10
have the act passed.
The Republicans at the recent town
election were swamped. and the bitter
ness continues TO increase.
Another reason for the growing senti-
ment In Scituate In favor OF Col. Goddard
10 the large number Of voters who work
In the Hope mills in that town which are
owned by the Goddard Brothers. who arc
extremely popular as liberal kind and
honorable employers: and the mill en-
ployes are taking pride in the fact that
they will have an opportunity to show
their appreciation by supporting Col. God
dard at the polls.
This is exerting an influence In the
neighborinK town OF Foster, where some
of the voters who work in the Hope mills
are doing good missionary work among
their neighbors
The conditions In all the country towns
are looking more and more unfavorable
for the Republicans. South Kingstown Is
expected TO be lost to that party. Nara
gansett is in revolt. Burrii!lville, Cum
berland and Lincoln are sure TO be car
ried by the Democrats: and II Is said that
affairs In the town OF Warwick In the rall
will necessitate General Brayton's devot-
ing much OF his time to the uphuilding or
his fences or lose the election there.
The Republicans of Central Falls do not
hold out much hope for the party In the
baby city. and the Democrats are conf
dent OF carrying the city OF PawtucKet.
woonsocket cannot be claimed "a yet by
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-02

being murdered and property dynamited
Naco. "GALBRAITH.' .
Another despatch from the same offi-
cial. who is consular agent at Cananea,
was received this morning and reads as
follows: Imperative that immediate as
sistance be rendered to American citizens
at Cananea. Sonora. Mex"
Secretary Root at once sent the follow
ing message 10 Ambassador Thompson in
the City OF Mexico:
telegraphs that American citizens are be-
Ing murdered and property dynamited at
that point and asks immediate assist
ance. Press dispatches this morning re-
port strike riots have resulted in race
conflict between Mexicans and Americans.
Bring TO the attention of the Mexican
government and ask prompt and effective
control to protect American citizens Say
to the Mexican government that IL the
matter appears to be OF serious charac-
ter as dispatches seem to Indicate, the
government Of the United States would be
glad OF any suggestion from the govern
ment OF Mexico as TO the course which
we may take to prevent violation OF In
ternational obligation on the part OF our
citizens TO help prompt peace and safety"
OFF FOR SCENE OF STRIFE.
Douglas. Ariz., June 2.-Gov. Ysab. OF
the state OF Sonora, arrived at Naco at
7:30 o'clock this morning and Immediately
gave orders permitting the armed Ameri-
cans who were there from Bisbee. Dou-
glas and all parts ofsArizona TO accom-
pany him 10 Cananea.
The Americans organized and In COM
mand OF Capt. Tom Rynnig. former cap
tain OF the Rough Riders and now COM
mander OF the Arizona Rangers. left with
the governor on a special train for Can
anea at s O'clock There were 4s0 In the
party.
Continued on page Six.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-02
DUBLIN MOURMS
FOR FATHER Of
THE LAND LEAGUE

Dublin. June 2.-The love and respect IN
which Michael Davitt was held in Ireland
and the widespread sorrow at his death
were amply evidenced by the scenes In
in the streets here this morn
ing when the body OF the Father OF the
Land League" was removed from the
Clarendon street chapel where II had lain
over night TO Broadstreet station for con-
veyance to the peaceful county grave
yard al Strade, County Mayo.
The business establishments closed their
shutters, the shades were drawn down in
the private houses and the streets were
lined by enormous crowds OF people the
men respectfully doffing their hats as the
coffin which was almost hidden by now-
ers was BORNE by
The funeral cortege which was excep-
tionally large included many Nationalist
members OF the house OF commons and
clergymen representatives. OF every relig-
ion and political creed. John Redmond
John Dillon and other members OF the
Irish Nationalist party were among the
mourners.
While the procession stretched out to
enormous proportions, another vast crowd
awaited the arrival Of the body at the
station and on all sides a feeling OF the
deepest sorrow was apparent among the
people.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-02
NEW ENTRANCE TO
PARK SUGGESTED
BY MAYOR DYER

Mayor Dyer believes there is a neces-
sity for another carriage entrance to
Roger Williams park from Elmwood ave-
nue., and yesterday afternoon he sent the
following communication to DR.. Fenner
II. Peckham, chairman OF the park CON-
missioners:
II have the honor to call the attention
OF the board OF park commissioners to
the necessity for another carriage en-
trance to Roger Williams park from Elm
wood avenue.
THE only access TO the park from this
avenue until you, reach the road leading
in beside the park brewery is through the
Ann Mann gate.
The number OF vehicles and automobiles
going in and out through this gate, the
great number of persons taking and leav-
ing electric canS at this point, and the
moving electric cars make this one OF, n
not the most. dangerous locations upon
any OF the city's highways
1T would be a simple and inexpensive
matfer TO convert the asphalt walk lead
ing to the park near the little waiting
station of the Rhode Island company into
a carriage drive. which would accommo-
date great many persons who could
enter and leave the park that way, and
lessen the dangers 10 life and limb which
are now very great at the spot
have referred to and for the reasons
have named.
ELISHA DYER" .
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-02
ARE
ENJOYING FIRST
HALF HOLIDAY

The half-holday for the carpenters
throughout the city was begun today. and
all over Providence the men are taking
with great pleasure the vacation allotted
them through the decision OF President
w. II. p. Faunce, who umpired the dis
pute when the agreement was being dis
cussed.
Almost all of the 1900 men working at
the trade packed up their tools at noon.
On one or two of the jobs, however. a
small minority of the men. who did not
like the idea OF resting since they had no
liking for leisure, wished to remain and
started to do so.
These were isolated cases. however, and
the business agent OF the union was noti-
fed as soon as case was found
In most instances the men who did not
take the holiday were those who are not
especially favorable to unionism.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-02
FESTIVAL
Of UNION FOR
CHRISTIAN WORK

On the spacious lawn surrounding the
residence OF Hon. Amasa NJ Eaton and
Mrs. Eaton, at 7O1 Smith street. the an
nual spring festival for the benefit of the
union for Christian work was opened this
afternoon.
The grounds looked exceedingly pretty
with the numerous handsomely decorated
booths and the charming young women
in charge of them. Those who presided
over the booths were as follows:
Cafe, Mrs. George f. Mowry, Mrs.
George Sackett and Miss Maude Chaco:
cake, Miss Helen Capron and assistants;
salad, Mrs. f. b. Homer and Miss Eliza
beth Brown; candy, Miss Amy Dart. Mrs.
Howard X. Hilton and the Misses Kent;
chatting dish. Mrs. Stephen Minot Pitman;
fancy table Mrs Prescott o. Clarke and
Mrs. Palmer. The grabs were in charge OF
Miss Lillian Vaughan and Mrs. r. ID.
Homer and Mrs Alfred Lustwig told for
tunes The flower table was In charge OF
Mrs. II. w. Brown, and a parade OF flow
er girls peddling their wares was one of
the picturesque sights OF the festival.
This parade was under the direction OF
Mrs. NJ. B. Tobey, Miss A. w. Bourn,
Miss Helen wheelwright and Miss Con-
stance Arnold. Another unique parade
was that OF the bevy OF young women
who had peanuts and popcorn for sale.
this being I'm charge of Miss Abbie Bull
lock. Miss Virginia Wheaton, Miss Mar
tha Wellson and Miss May Grant An
other pretty sight was the Maypole dance
given under the direction of Mrs. Sidney
r. Burleigh
The festival was under the supervision
OF Mrs NJ. r. Tobey. chairman, Miss
Amy Dart Miss Maude Chace DR.. Will
liam Kirk and Miss Amey b. Eaton.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-02

The Grand Lodge OF Masons this
afternoon laid the corner stone of the
addition to the Roger Williams Bap-
tist church at the corner OF Wood
ward road and Veazie street
The anthem -..9-Jesus. BeF4-ef- +4ea-
veniy Grace, was sung by the chorus
choir Of the church after which Rev
The grand marsnar OF the Grand
Lodge of Masons then made the formal
proclamation, followed by the delivery
of the invitation by Rev. York A. King.
Deacon William Besser presented
the old corner stone boxes and Man
ton Metcalf replaced the former one;
Behold the. House" was rendered by
members of Orpheus lodge OF Masons.
The grand chaplain and the lodge
chorus then read the prayers and sang
the responses OF the Masonic ritual and
Rev Levi B. Edwards followed with
an able eulogy on freemasonry.
Miss Cornelia Metcalf then present
ed the new corner stone box TO the
grand treasurer, who then presented
the memorial, the contents of which
were read by, the grand secretary. and
the memorial was then deposited by
the grand treasurer. the master arr
chitect presenting the working tools.
Grand Master Walter A. Presbrey
then laid the corner stone, the regular
masonic ritual for occasions OF this
kind being followed, including the
libation OF corn by the deputy grand
libation OF wine by the senior grand
warden TO represent refreshment and
the libation OF oil by the junior grand
warden TO represent JOY.
The grand master delivered the bene-
diction OF the work. and after a vocal Sc
lection by members OF Orpheus lodge and
the return OF the working tools by the
grand master. the grand marshal made
the formal proclamation.
The doxology was then sung by the en-
tire gathering. Rev. Mr.. King submitted
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-02
FR|G|D COMFORT
NOT LIKELY To
co ANY HIGHER

Ice dealers In this city say they do not
look for any advance in the price OF Ice
such as was made yesterday in Mass
achusetts and Connecticut
The price. they say. was fixed at the
last minute, after the conditions affect
ing the trade were understood, and they
say that. had not what little ice made in
this state been cut, the price would have
been higher than II is now.
According to the dealers the advance
in price in Massachusetts, is due solely to
the fact that the prices were kept down
by some companies who wished to COM
plete deals for other plants. They sold At
a loss pending the deals. and when they
fell through the price was necessarily ad-
vanced
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-02

The nervous tension OF the populace
has been wrought up to the highest pitch
by the terrible events of King Alfonso's
wedding day. The period of the wedding
fetes, while still officially proceeding. Is
filled with sinister forebodings.
BY direction OF the ministry no flowers
are received at the palace owing to the
danger OF missiles being concealed In
bouquets.
The king and queen sought to reassure
ths pt bile by appearing yesterday In an
open automobile unattended by a military
guard. They had the outward appear
apce OF serenity. They were wildly ac-
claimed they passed through the
Puerta del Sol. but this was mingled with
cries OF fear from women. who felt that
this was another Invitation to some mis-
creant TO scatter death and destruction.
GLOOM OVER CITY.
Last night the heavens were red with IL
luminations from the Segovia bridge 10
the Atocha walk, and from the palace the
royal family and their guests watched the
lurid play OF rockets and roman candles;
but all the brightness falls to lift the
gloom that has fallen on the community,
and seems but a reminder OF the terrible
events Of the wedding day.
King Alfonso wished TO postpone the roy
al ball set for tonight and he prevailed
over his ministers who wanted the pro-
fran TO be carried out
The ministry Is considering stringent
measures for the suppression OF anarch-
ism. and probably bills will be presented
In the Cortes TO stamp out the movement
Arrests are being made OF all known An
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-02

a statement for the building committee
and collections was taken for the build
ing fund.
The church chorus sang an offertory.
the congregation Joined I'm singing "The
Chnrch.s One Foundation - and the -hene-
diction by the pastor closed the exercises.
The estimated cost of the addition is
$4,000. OF which $4,000 has already been
pledged. The members OF the church are
anxious TO raise the remaining 5000 as
soon as possible and the Metcalf family
has offered to duplicate all contributions.
The building committee is composed OF
York A. King, chairman; William Hill
secretary George II. Thornton, treasurer;
William Besser. Luke Loxley, William
Latham and Mary E. Olney.
The first stone building, with a seating
capacity of $50, was erected I'm 1867. and
in 1880 an addition. also OF granite, was
made.
The structure now being built will COM
pete the proposed edifce. with the ex-
ception OF the memorial tower. which is
a special gift from Mrs Sophia Metcalf
Baker, daughter OF Mrs. Jesse Metcalf.
and which will also be built this summer.
The church was organized on April 2S.
1877. and now has 327 members Rev.
Francis Smith was the first minister TO
assume the cares OF the parish regularly.
while the present pastor is the Rev. York
A. King
The Roger Williams Sunday school, the
nucleus OF the present church. was or
ganized on March l2. 1865 I'm the old
Wilbur house at the foot OF Wilbur hill.
Chief among those who gave their time
and effort to put the school on a secure
foundation was Mrs. Jesse Metcalf. who
always maintained deep interest in the
religious body.
The present membership Is $50