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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-06-19
Decline Of American Insurance
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~ the American life insurance comp
IN Austria-Hungary; according to o fcor-
I RESPONDENT OF the London Economist,
The majority OF the heal thy persons In
sured are withdrawing and effectiYig NJ
surance with Austrian s. conpan les and
the result is likely to be the retention
/ ~ me American companies doing busi-
ness there. Of only the unsound lives which
will dsastrously advance the mortality
rate. This is not a consequ ence OF the
recent exposures to he m prned oyer e AZ
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-06-19
King s#App,,roval.

Rome. Mach %, 1906.
Ministry Of the Royal Ho<se:
Els Majesty the! King, having al
ready had personal cognizancc from
you OF the proposition OF 3distingutshed
English and Ar.<sican citizens to de-
vote the house IL which John Keats
died to a library Of the works, me-
MORALS and portraits OF the poet,
and OF Percy Shelley, and to provide
permanent guardianship, for their
graves in Rome, wishes to manifest
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-06-19
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DlVIDEND NOTICE.
LEGAL NOTICE

THE fsCHANCERYs
COURT &OF3THE CITY OF sRICFI-i
.MOND, THE 4TH DAY OF JUNE. 1906
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-01

Atlantic City. n. j., Nov. An inter
ested assembly gathered at the coroner's
inquest today which is to examine and fix
the responsibility for the electric railroad
wreck on Sunday. The Pennsylvania rail-
road is represented by Judge Joseph p.
Gaskill, ex-Judge Joseph Thompson and
George a. Bourgeois
The state OF New Jerseys interests are
being looked after by District Attorney
Abbott. Foreman Lee Of the coroner's
jury az the opening denied a story In a
Philadelphia paper that he was prejudiced
as to the innocence Of the railroad com
pany
Coroner Gaskill then charged the jury
TO discover the cause OF the accident.
whether by the act OF God or man.
Mr.. Bourgeois. for the railroad COM
pany offered the whole resources OF the
Pennsylvania company TO assist in ascer
tanning the true cause Of the accident
I'VE don't know" he said, and won't
know We have nothing 10 hide" He
asked the jury TO state in its verdict
whether the electric line and bridge in
their judgment, is Of the most improved
kind.
The first witness was w. Brennan sta
tion agent His testimony was only as 10
the identification OF Walter Scott the mo-
torman. and the speed Of the train over
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-01
TERRORIST MAKES
HIS ESCAPE FROM
SIBERIAN PRISON

St Petersburg. Nov 1.--Gerschunin. one
~ the most famous terrorists and head Of
their lighting organization during the
sipaguino and Won Plehve regimes, has
escaped from Siberia. concealed in n water
cask
His disappearance is serious menace
to personages whose lives the terrorists
are now seeking. as he IL skilled or
ganizer and one Of tho most remarkabl
men the revolution has produced. Gersch
unin, who Is n Jew. was condemned 10 life
imprisonment for completely I'm the assas
sination Of NJ Sipiaguine. late minister OF
the interior. and the attempt on the life
Of NJ Pobedonestseff. ex-pTocurator gen
era OF the holy synod.
lie was sent TO the silver mine at Aka
tut, Siberia. when the Schlusselburg fort
ress was closed as a prison for political
offenders. Feb 13 one Of Gerschunin's
comrades, man named Melnikoff. es-
capped from the mines two months ago
and the governor Of Akatui says he cannot
guarantee the safe keeping OF Sassonoff
and Sikorifsky the other terrorists Inn
plicated IN the assassination OF Won
Plehve. because the revolutionary agents
who arranged the escapes of Gerschunin
and Melnikoff are lavishly supplied with
money and have the sympathy Of the
whole population.
Lieut. Dalgeien % the Kushka regiment
has been sentenced 10 n years imprison-
Inent I'm the mines for organizing a mutiny
AZ the fortress of Kushks.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-01
Pennsylvania Road Offers All
Its Resources
Representative Says the Company Doesn't Know What Caused
Tho Catastrophe, But Wants TO Know and Will Give Every
Assistance In Obtaining tho Information Conductor and
Brakeman on the Doomed Train Give Their Testimony.
State There Was Bump as Cars LIFT the Tracks,.

the bridge, which he said should not be
over 20 miles an hour
James Curtis the conductor OF the
wrecked train. testified that there was no
delay and that the train reached Pleas
antville one minute ahead of time. The
first he knew OF the accident was a sud
den bump and then the train dashed into
the Thoroughfare. Curtis said he escaped
by kicking a hole through the window.
He denied that he had been warned be-
fore leaving Camden that anything was
wrong with the rear car. He admitted
that there was a decided bump just as
the accident occurred as though the train
had met some obstruction.
Brakeman Ralph Wood said he Judged
there were % people I'm the rear car and
about the same number in the second car
He said he thought there were between
80 and So passengers on the train when
IL left Pleasantville. He remembered see
ing only seven people get out of the wreck
after il hit the water.
Conductor Curtis was recalled and said
there were 20 passengers on the train
when II left Camden They picked up five
or six at Newfeld
General Mccullough. who was passing
on the turnpike bridge opposite the cleo
trio bridge when the accident happened.
said he saw the electric cars go over
board. The right hand wheels and the
front truck of the leading car he said,
left the rails first
Recess was then taken.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-01
BARGEs DRIVEN
ASHORE DURING
HEAVY STORM

Rockport Mass. Nov. 1.-The heavy
northeast storm which swept the New
England coast last night sent two barges
ashore on Cape Ann. The barges. which
are owned by the Federal Confection COM
pany, were being used at Folly Cove
where the company is erecting break
water. Barge No q, which was tied up
10 tho dock. parted her hawser lines ana
was carried ashore on the rocks. She WIS
worked of this morning without much
damage.
Barge No 26. which was anchored I'm
Ipswich bay. parted her anchor chain and
was driven across the bay by the north
east wind In the direction OF Annisauam
bar. one OF the most treacherous spots on
the coast. Just before the barge reached
the rocks. however. the wind hauled 10
the northward and westward and the
barge was driven on the rocks at Plum
Cove at Bay View Sho remained hard
and fast this morning. but was I'm no Inn
mediate danger OF breaking up.
Both barges are OF immense size and OF
an expensive type.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-01
If the n-PrryK ahm IT'S N the Board Aldermen
of the Wan who IA a the HM'g" ne Ra
THIS IS "A SETTLED FACT.
70 YOU WANT 4 WIDE=OPEN TOWN
OLD STATE HOUSE
IS UNDERGOING
TRANSFORMATION

The old state house on Benefit street,
while retaining in general its familiar ex-
terror appearance, on the interior is being
generally altered 10 meet the require
ments OF the Sixth district court.
When the contractor undertook the
renovation IL was believed that the work
could be completed by oct. /. but owing to
labor difficulties the work has been de
layed so that the time as stated by the
contractor Will be about Dec. l.
The basement, where the cells are TO
be located is in a state OF upheaval pre-
paratory TO laying the cement floor. but
the iron workers have almost completed
the erection OF the 35 cells that will house
the unfortunate men and women who get
into the meshes Of the law
The floor OF the first floor. 10 be occu-'
pied by Judge Rueckerts court, is now
being laid. after which the painters will
take things in hand for the final decora
tions. Just outside the courtroom space
Is being left for the erection Of "A spiral
staircase that will run from the basement
to the roof. with landings at each floor.
On the second floor. which will he occu-
pied by Judge Gorhams court and offices
connected with IL. Is still in the hands Of
the carpenters. One thickness of floor has
been taken up and a new one of matched
boards will be laid above the remaining
floor.
The painters and mural decorators have
given the whole interior a coat. but IL is
the desire OF the contractor that they wait
until the last moment before again touch
ing II. in order that on on completion
everything will have a fresh appearance.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-01
RATHBUN LOSES
ON SUPERVISORS
Supreme Court Decides That the Town Council Must Appoint
From List Submitted by the Real Town Committee and
Gusts the Men Selected at the Behest of the Local Wing Of
the BraytOn Machine.

The supreme court today decided that
the Rathbun Colt Brayton machine can
not name the Democratic supervisors for
the election at West Greenwich next
Tuesday.
In a carefully prepared opinion handed
down by Associate Justice Parkhurst, the
law in regard 10 the appointment OF SUI
pervsors is clearly stated; and Fred G.
Garlick and Oelpe Money are opsted from
the Office Of supervisors, and the town
council is directed TO forthwith elect from
the list submitted by the real Demqcratic
town committee. of which Willis a. Carr
is chairman.
The town council appointed Garlick and
Money from a list presented by John G..
Franklin. chairman OF the Brayton- Rath-
bun alleged Democratic town committee
II has been the contention Of the honest
Democracy Of the town that Mr.. Nranklin
and his associates were tools of Judge
Rathbun's machine.
Judge Parkhurst in his opinion. speak
ing for the court, says:
I'VE think that the evidence on be-
half of the petitioners taken in court
shows that the committee consisting Of
Willis A. Carr. Thomas j. knight and
John TarboX was the lawful Demo
cratic town committee OF the town Of
West Greenwich from and after the
2Sth day OF September. 1906, that COM
mittee having been elected on that date
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-01
P0Oh-BAH JENNINGS
DEFENDS BOSS ACT

Richard w. Jennings. who has been ex-
ecutive secretary for the past two years.
private secretary to Boss Brayton. secre-
tary OF the state returning board an6 held
other positions when he could get them
a the state capitol until he has become
known as Pooh Bah Jennings" helped
entertain the Paddock & Pettis Pioneer
club at the noon-day rally today with
"reminiscences and efforts to answer the
unanswerable arguments Of Mayor Hig-
gins.
Among the gems he got of I'm defend
Ing the peculiar ballot Mayor Dyer and
the state machine adopted to discourage
independent voting, and thus to make
Braytonism more secure, was the follow
Ing: IF that ballot is fair to the Repub-
hcans, II Is fair TO the Democrats
He added that the figures OF the state
returning board showed that the indie
pendent vote was just as large .ast year
as IL was the year before, and that there
were fewer blank ballots.
A man In the audience commented af
ter nearing Gov. Utter's man Friday
that IF he holds offices enough from the
machine will he apologize for about
everything the people condemn"
Just as he finished speaking a well
dressed man In the back OF the room.
who had been an attentive listener. arose
and asked: What do you think OF man
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-01

pursuant to action taken by the Demo-
cratic state central committee, and
subsequently recognized by that body.
1T is also TO be noted that the re-
spondents do not in any wise question
the legality OF said committee so copi-
posed as above set forth Nor does
II appear that the legality OF such COM
mittee has been questioned by any
one other than as might he inferred
from the presentation OF list by the
former Democratic town committee
Judge Parkhurst says that Mr. Carr
should have protested before the council
voted. Yet. in view of the premptory
provisions OF Section 30 of Chapter IL OF
the General Laws. requiring the town
council TO make its appointment OF su-
pervisors from lists presented by the towa
committees IL such lists are submitted
and in view Of the fact that the town
council had full notice at Is said meet
ing that there was a question as 10 which
Of the parties claiming to be town COM
mittees were lawfully exercising the func-
tions Of town committees. we think that
the town council was also negligent in
making the appointments as II did with
out making any inquiry as 10 what was
the lawful list from which such appoint
ments should he made. particularly in
view OF tho fact that there was ample
time for inquiry before the appointments
were required to be made according to
low"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-01

like Gov. Utter who throwne down his
own party?"
No answer was forthcoming.
Chairman Pearce then announced. when
reminded that the audience might go
away. that "ex-Gov. Dyer has come in
and / prevailed upon him 10 say few
words 10 you"
The ex-governor did not intend to go
away without saying a few words. and
he proceeded TO say them. They related.
however, entirely TO national affairs. and
began and ended with the declaration that
10 aid the Democratic and LiKcoln par
ties would be 10 throw the Nate into
the bosom OF Hearst"
He got off characteristic Dyerism
when he said in conclusion: II think we
can safely leave the issue with such in
tel-li-gent men as / see before me"
IL was announced that Mr. Burchard
the country statesman who represents n
rotten Rhode Island borough. while he
resides most OF the year in Boston. will
be the speaker tomorrow. Mr.. Burchard
Is best remembered because Of his ten
rum, romanism and rebellion" defeated
James G.. Blaine. He has three RS in his
name.
Col Samuel A. Pearce presented Rich
ard w. Jennings, who in part spoke as
follows:
The political atmosphere for the past
two or three weeks has been full OF soap
bubbles from the lips OF the Democratic
speakers. They are pretty and attractive
and float while in the air; but like tho
soap bubbles OF our boyhood days they
vanish directly they are touched by the
cold finger OF truth. I have put my fn-
Continued on Page SIX
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-01
.SLADE COMEDIES
NlNE-HOUR DAY

Commissioner os Public Works Walter
r. slade has consented TO give the city
iaborers nine-hour working day, instead
Of the present lO-hour day; and II will
go into effect as soon as the city council
makes a sufficient appropriation to meet
the additional cost.
An attempt TO get a Saturday holiday
for the city iaborers during the months of
July and August as originally suggested.
will also be made; and at the meeting OF
the board OF aldermen this afternoon. up
on recommendation or the city council
committee. a resolution was adopted di-
recting the city solicitor to apply at tho
next session Of the general assembly for
legislation empowering the city to grant
the half holiday.
The meeting " the eight hour DAY com
mittee was held at II o'clock this morn
ing: and at last Alderman Dunn. the
chairman. was able To- get a quorum to-
gether, every member being present WIN
the exception of Councilman Robert {.
Root
Assistant City Solicitor Henry G Cram,
who represented the law department, stat
ed that n nine-hour working day for the
laborers would be legal. but that Commis-
sioner Of Public Works Walter +. Slade
alone had the authority TO grant IL.
The members OF the committee express
ed themselves as favorable 10 81; and
Commissioner Slsde stated that he would
do as the committee wished. provided
sufficient appropriation was made 10 allow
him 10 meet the extra cost.
lie said he dld not know how large an
i.
that he would figure II out and report TO
the committee as soon as possible
The committee then voted 10 instruct
Chairman Dunn 20 make a report 10 the
board OF aldermen at the meeting this
afternoon ~ the committees action.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-01

Gov Utters recent espousal Of Sen
ator Wetmores candidacy. followed now
by his attack on Gen. Brayton--s
complete turnabout from his attitude
two days before the state convention
constitutes all the evidence needed OF the
deal between him and Senator Wet
more"
So spoke one Of the shrewdest and most
loyal lieutenantS Of Boss Brsyton this
noon.
Senator Wetmore, angered by Cen
Braytons persistent refusal to announce
him as the candidate and at last convinced
that Col Colt is the choice Of the party
managers. became desperate.
Gov. Utter realizing that his defeat
was practically certain-which l am per-
fectly willing TO concede was a warrant
able Observation-Disclosures became desper
ate.
Senator wetmore. II he could obtain
Gov. Utter's open support. might hope to
secure such personal following as Gov.
Utter possessed
"Gov. Utter. by openly espousing Sen
ator Wetmores cause. might hope to Sc
cure greater activity in his behalf on the
part Of Senator Wetmores supporters
Gov. Utters great ambition has long
been TO become some day United States
senator from Rhode Island. With his de-
feat for governor almost sure he would be
out OF the running-a dead one.
by giving his open support TO Senator
Wetmore, Gov Utter could demand I'm re-
turn that. should neither Senator Wet
more nor Col Colt have clear majority
tn the assembly Senate. .Matmern- should
throw his strength TO Gov. Utter and elect
him with the aid Of sucn Independents as.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-01

In the certainty that Col. Goddard could
not be elected. would prefer Gov. Utter TO
Col. Colt.
Senator Wetmore. realizing at last that
his only hope must lie in some combina-
tion with other forces. could well afford
10 enter into such deal. which, I'm the
event that he could not secure his own
election. would afford him an opportunity
TO defeat Col Colt
"To further strengthen the possibilities
OF success. II was evident that some pow
erful play must be made in the direction
of the Independents. and II seemed that
for Gov, Utter 10 openly renounce Gen.
Brayton would be the strongest possible
stroke Of this kind. particularly for HIM
There you have it--about as clever .
deal as ever was hatched. There was only
one trouble about tit miscarrled In pro-
ducing the expected results.
Instead Of Gov. Utter's masterstroks
capturing the Independent vote. his shift
ness and evident insincerity have so dis
gusted them that he will lose hundreds of
Independent votes he would otherwise
have received. while his party treachery
has awakened the bitterest resentment In
the party that will find practical way to
satisfy its own demands
The result i'm plain words. Is simply
that as a Republican politician and office
seeker George II. Utter Is now absolutely
down and out-a dead one for all time.
"As for Senator Wetmore-well. he
won't be the next United States senator
from Rhode Island any more than Will
George H. Utter That little fact was set
tied long ago and Senator Wetmore him.
self has clinched Il within the past three
days"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-01

The committee then adopted this reso-
luton:
Resolved. That tho city solicitor be-
and he is hereby directed TO apply to the
general assembly at its next session for
tho passage OF such legislation as Will
empower the city council OF the city OF
Providence TO authorize the heads OF the
several city departments I'm their dsCre-
tior to allow all subordinate city officers,
employees and laborers i'm their respec-
tive departments to stop work at ~
clock noon each and every Saturday
without loss OF pay. to the extent that
such workmen can be spared from their
duties without material injury 20 the pro-
gress OF the city's work or other public
interests OF the city"
The resolution must also be considered
By the common council: and II that
branch concurs with the board. the city
solicitor will he expected TO follow its
direction
Alderman John &. Dunn Is given great
credit for securing the nine hour day. al
though he aimed for an eight hour day
nearly three years but during that time
the alderman has seldom been able to
get a quorum lie practically forced them
into making the concession
Mr. Slade did not desire TO take any ac-
tion while the committee was consider
.ing the matter. but expressed himself as
willing 10 carry out the city councils
J. r. willard a local labor man. who
has had circulars printed on the subject
claims the honor Tor the reduction In the
working hours. lie asked for n confer
ence between Alderman Dunn. the
mayor. the city solicitor and himself. at
which he thought he would be able 10
convince them that an eight-hour day
Of the acts Of 1855 gives the necessary au-
thority.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-01
UTE INDIANS
HAVE SPLIT into
SEPARATE BANDS

sheridan Wyo.. Nov. The I-tes have
evidently split into two bands. The tele-
phone reports say that one band is on
Bear creek. 20 miles southeast ~ Birney.
Mont, and that the other hand Is campcd
along Hanging Women creek IN the Pow
der valley
Two officers and rs troopers arrived
from Birney today. They report that the
main command from Fort Keogh Is at
Ashland and has seen no Cheyennes Col
Augur today broke camp at Sherives
ranch. 40 miles north of Sheridan lie
was expected 10 reach Blney early this
afternoon.
Capt. William and signal corps left
sheridan this morning for Birncy. taking
wire 10 connect tho field forces with the
telephone from Birney 10 Sheridan.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-01
CHM" CASES Of
"FROL|C" AGAIN
POSTPONED

The cases Of the q Cinnamon who are
charged with being smuggled into this
country. were again postponed today un-
al Nov 70. and as their bail vas recently
reduced from $500 20 500 each. there IS
possibility that an attempt will be made
60 secure bail
Inspector Augustus +. Schell Of Boston
and Assistant District Attorney Garland
Of Massachusetts were present this
morning at the hearing before Commits
sioner Cross FOR the continuance. and
they made no opposition.
The trials NJ Edward ~ jenkins Will
liam a Duncan and John e. Lehncman.
who are charged with aiding the Chinese
20 come here unlawfully. were continued
indefinitely, a. Il II desrous VI atTaign-
ing them after the Celestials.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-01
LARGEST LODGING HOUSE IN
THE WORLD OPENS AT BOSTON

Boston, Nov. 1.-What is claimed TO be
the largest lodging house I'm the world
was thrown open to workingmen today.
1t is known as the Peoples Palace. and
was erected by the Salvation Army in
the South End at cost OF $4,000.
lt Is five stories I'm height, contains 2s7
lodging rooms. reading and social rooms.
a swimming pool and baggage rooms. At
tached to the hotel will be a free labor
bureau for the registration OF the unem-
ployed. a free legal bureau for the prose
cution OF petty cases for the poor, and a
free disponsary. all three Of which are
to be open evenings.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-01
SHIP RICKkERS REACHES
PORT IN leAKY CONDITION

Ostend, Belgium, Nov. THE vessel
which coiiided with the German steamer
Hermann in the channel oct 2s. sinking
the Hermann and drowning 23 If Ier
crew was the German ship Peter Rick.
mere which arrived at Flushing today.
damaged auc leaking.
The Hermann was bound from Aotwerp
for the Mediterranean when she was sum-;
by tic E'tkmere, which was on her way
:con Rtugood. June !. for Bremen.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-01
GLIDDEk STARTS IN AUTO
ON TOUR TO MEXICO

Boston. Nov. Charles J. Glidden to-
day started from this city on an automo-
bile tour with Mexico as his objective
point Mr.. Glidden who has Travelled
through many countries in all parts of
the world in his motor car was accom-
panied by his wife and Miss Waldron. He
will carry letter OF greeting from Presl-
dent Roosevelt TO President Dlaz OF Mex
leo
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-01
CHAUFFEUR le FLEUR
CONVICTED OF MAnSLhUGHTER

Philadelphia. Nov. Prank lie Fleur
q chauffeur. whose automobile ran down
down and killed q pcdestria. WI con-
victed 81 manslaughter IN the criminal
court here today. The jury recommended
lie Fleur 10 the mercy of the court lie
will be sentenced later