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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-08

TOWNS FLOODED
BY RISING RIVERS

Johnstown, Pa. June S.--The cages con-
tanning the animals in the zoo at Island
park were washed away by yesterdays
food and went floating down the stream.
No trace had been found of them last
night and II is thought the animals have
been drowned.
The banks Of the Conamaugh are strewn
other small buildings.
The one tragedy OF the flood occurred
on the Stone bridge OF the Pennsylvania
railroad In this city. A woman, said 20
be Sav, stood watching the water rush
past. She was holding an infant when a
train rushed upon her. killing her and
cutting her body badly while the child
fell into the stream and was carried away
on the rushing torrents
At Latrobe. in Westmoreland county,
the streets OF the town were flooded and
merchants were obliged TO remove their
stocks to a place of safety. Baggaley a
mining village. situated in a gully near
Nine Mile Run was for a time in a peril
Gus position. The bridge spanning the
stream was carried away and lodged be-
low the town, forming a dam which
backed the water into the village.
So rapidly did the water rise that many
residents were taken from their houses
on improvised RATS. 1t was rumored
that the walls OF the reservoir had burst
and this added to the terror This proved
to be but a rumor, however, and after
many hours spent on the hills the resi-
dents were enabled to return to their
homes. Damage Is reported also from
Derry Bradenville and adjacent towns
and villages. Crops and fruit trees suf-
fered much damage and throughout all
the counties visited by the storm the
county roads have been seriously injured.
NO DANGER FEARED.
Pittsburg, June S-With the flood of
water washing down the valleys from
the neighboring counties It is expected
that today the rivers in this vicinity will
have reached almost the food stage.
The effect of the rapid rise I'm waters
was apparent last night, but no appre-
hension Is felt. The rivers are rising
more rapidly in this vicinity than Is
normal, but while % feet Is not unusual
II Is not until the 3O-foot stage Is reached
that any damage results.
At the Davis Island dam in the Ohio
river 1t was reported last night that an
eight-foot stage had been reached. AT
noon yesterday there was but AZ.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-08
NEWPORT WILL
OUTDO HERSELF
CARNIVAL WEEK

The Newport carnival in August prom
ises far to surpass all it's predecessors.
The festivities will embrace bewildering
array Of events. ranging from the sim
plicity OF the school children's parade to
the magnificent display of the New York
Yacht club and the British and American
war ships in Narragansett bay and New
port harbor.
one OF the most important features OF
the week will be the races by the New
York Yacht club for the King Edward
cup. TO be held ON Wednesday, Aug. s:
and the annual contest by the same club
for the Astor cup will also be held dur
ing the week.
Another notable event will be the ap-
pearance OF the Motor Boat Club OF
America, which has arranged its annual
cruise so as 10 participate in the exer-
cises. There are also 20 be sham battles
by the army forces stationed at Fort
Adams, in which the modern field pieces
Will be used. military tournaments, a
trades carnival and superb illumination
at night OF Newport harbor and the bay,
with their myriad Of sailing craft ablaze,
including Uncle Sans and King Edward $
squadrons and all the government sta
tionS.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-08

from the entire ward, and one that he
thought was not unreasonable.
Thomas F. West endorsed tho remarks
OF Mr.. German. and said he thought It
any one member would be a quorum for
the purpose of registration. He appealed
for all classes and especially for those
who cannot get TO the city hail.
He said II was not TO benefit any one
class OF voters. as Republicans, Socialists
and Prohibitionists could avail themselves
OF the opportunity.
He did not blame the board for closing
on Saturday afternoon, as the city hall
was ordered TO be closed by vote of the
city council; but he saw no legal impede
called attention to the fact that II does go
to the several wards to canvass the lists.
Mr.. Smith-That Is required by law.
This Is a matter of simple justice" re-
piled Mr.. West; and justice is higher
than the law"
Peter c. Cannon said this committee.
representing a general and strong senu-
ment OF the ward, desired TO present the
request In a dignified manner; and ho
asked that' the board visit the ward at
least one evening, and preferably next
week.
He called attention to the fact that the
city han closes daily at O'Clock. an hour
before the mills close. and that the noon
hour for the wage-earners is so short
that they cannot get to the city hall with
out loss OF time and pay, which they can
not afford
Mr.. Cannon referred to the fact that
town and city clerks visit different parts
OF the towns and cites. and also go to the
roome OF various political organizations.
He said IL seemed To him that a visit
Of the board TO the ward would be BEN
eft not only to the voters but to the
board itself. as IL would relieve the board
of the customary great rush in the clos
ing days of registration.
Joseph j. Cunningham spoke in favor
OF the petition and said the voters of
the ward requested It irrespective OF fac
tional lines. He said that. in the absence
of any law to prevent the board going to
the ward. he thought IL should accede to
the demand of a healthy public senti-
ment.
Mr.. Feeney spoke in favor OF the grant
ing OF the petition, and this closed the
hearing.
The chairman OF the board said ii would
take the petition under consideration and
give a decision as soon as practica BILE.
Continued on page Eight
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-08
$4,000 CHURCHMEN
PROTEST AGAINST
EDUCATION BILL

London, June S.-Thirty-three special
trains brought to London this morning
12cOO Lancashire churchmen to protest
against the education bill. The protestors
proceeded 20 Regents Park, where they
massed and accompanied by bands OF
music and carrying banners marched
through the principal thoroughfares 10
Albert Hall
The procession was headed by the bishops
OF London and Manchester and included
many clergymen. There was an immense
gathering In Albert Hall. The chief reso-
iution recorded I'm behalf OF the Lam
cashire churchmen, was an emphatic pro-
test against the bill, on the ground that
II is destructive OF all forms OF religious
instruction In the elementary schools,
contending that the only true safeguard
OF religious education I'm the schools II
continuation OF the denominational
schools.
The visitors for the most part were fac
tory employees. forming a typical Lam
cashire crowd. but all classes were repre-
sented and they all came at their own
expense. Consequently the protest was
more significant than most Of such DEM
OnstratiOus.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-08
FRISCO ORDERS FOR STEEL
WILL Be GIVEN PRIORITY

Washington. June s-Representative
Gaines OF Tennessee and Williams OF
Mississippi have called TO the attention
OF the house the fact that the ways and
means committee has failed to take any
action on the bill TO grant San Francisco
a rebate on building material
Mr.. Kahn of California has made reply,
saying that the relief would not extend
over a longer period than one year and the
people OF San Francisco interested prac-
tically all agree to extend the provisions
OF drawback by the period OF less than
three years would prove OF no advantage
whatever.
The people of California had ample as
surances he said that the orders from
San Francisco for structural steel would
be given priority over all other business
and that prices OF that commodity should
not be advanced
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-08

were driven back. At 10 o'clock another
rescue party was formed, business and
townspeople volunteering when the Fin
nish miners fled back terrified.
The scene about the mines was distress
ing. Frantic women and craZed men ran
about hampering the work OF rescue. The
second volunteer party was successful.
The fans were reversed and the smoke
forced back out Of No. 8 incline. In the
slopes brattices were made Of canvas and
water was let In.
The rescuers were let down slowly in
cars. They first found the unconscious
forms OF six OF the first rescue party,
which were hurried TO the surface. All
were revived but Carey and Bracey.
1t is believed that the injured will en-
tirely recover. Farther down the Incline
six other bodies were found, all beyond
hope OF restoration to life. Several OF
the second rescue party were overcome
during the day but were restored. IL Is
believed that all bodies have been saved
from the mine. The work OF 1ghting the
fire Is now being pushed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-08

also called upon Tucker. He reported the
young man 10 be feeling well and IN
need OF no medical attention"
Lawyer Nahey arrived at the prison
shortly after IL o'clock and Warden
Bridges Immediately conducted him TO
fuckers cell.
Mr.. Vahey was with Tucker a little
over half AN hour. Warden Bridges was
present during the interview. MIR. Nahey
told Tucker without equivocation that the
governors decision had not been in his
favor.
The significant news caused no visible
emotion on the part Of the accused man.
Both Mr.. Vahey and Warden Bridges
agreed that Tucker was not moved be-
yond a slight indication of nervousness.
There was no indication OF his breaking
down.
After Mr.. Vahey had come into the rC-
tunda he stated that he had In a measurs
prepared Tucker yesterday for an adverse
decision by the governor, fearing that the
reVulsion would be too great III the young
man were permitted 10 make up his mind
that his sentence would be changed.
To this fact the lawyer attributed In a
great measure fuckers calmness Tuck
er's comment. according To Mr.. Vahey,
was that he would go to the chair an
innocent man.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-08
CLOSING DAY OF DOCTORS
CONVENTION At BOSTON

Boston, June S.-Many meetings OF the
various sections were arranged for TODAY
for the delegates to the annual conven-
ton or the American Medical association
which VIII close Its deliberations to-
night.
before the department on the practce
OF madeleine the speakers included DIR.
l5ertram w. sippy OF Chicago. DR.. A. O.
j. Kelly OF Philadelphia; DIR. CHRISTOPHER
Graham of Rochester MINI. DIR. Norman
Dituan of New York city and DR.. Ernest
Bradley OF New York
One OF the most interesting discussions
was that on the cases and treatment of
chronic headache, Among those who con-
tributed were DR.. Cornelius O. Coakley OF
New York. DR.. George Gould OF Philadel-
phia, Or. Joseph Sailer OF Philadelphia
and DIR. Alfred c. Crofton OF Chicago,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-08

Alfred stones remarks at the hearing
On the east side approach on Wednesday
evening appear TO some extent to have
been misunderstood. according to a
statement made by him today to the
News Democrat.
Mr.. stone said that the impression that
he was i'm favor Of the broad principle
OF municipal ownership was erroneous.
and that at the hearing his remarks were
directed solely TO the ownership by the
city OF the tunnel which I'm reality would
be part OF the highway system.
In speaking OF the general principles
OF municipal ownership. Mr.. Stone said
that he would not be in favor or the city's
owning the street railways until the city
government was such that decent govern
ment could be assured as the railroad.
with It's hundreds OF employees. should
not come under the control of political
influences.
Mr.. Stone strongly urged the wisdom
and desirability OF the city's construct
ing tunnel under College hill. and this
tunnel should be owned by the city. which
might charge the railway company fiye
cents per car for its use, the income thus
derived being probably sufficient to lioui-
date tho original cost in something like
80 years.
Mr.. Stones advocacy OF municipal own
ership end control OF the tunnel was
recognized by many OF his hearers as an
endorsement OF the municipal ownership
OF a public utility. precisely as In the
case OF the subway In Boston, and so
appears generally TO have been construed
as an expression favorable TO the general
principle OF municipal ownership.
Against this Interpretation OF his views.
however. Mr. Stone emphatically protests,
asserting that he has never taken such a
position and that he does not wish TO be
understood as an advocate OF municipal
ownership.
number OF East Side residents inter-
ested In the approach question have been
making some rather pertinent queries
and suggestions on the subject; and one
OF these gentlemen said today:
About the discussion OF the Francis
plans. there are some facts that the gen.
eral public is not aware OF and which
may have some bearing on the reasons
why the plans suggested are being so
warmly advocated in certain quarters as
the best, despite the almost unanimous
protest OF the residents OF the East Side.
''In the Francis plan the sole benefit
would accrue, as we see II. to the Rhode
Island company; and the public seems to
be but little considered. AS was developed
at the hearing, the course recommended
by the plans would take street and pas
sengers at least quarter OF mile out
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-08
G0MPERS WILL TAKE The
STUMP IN FALL ELECTION

Lewiston, Me, June S.-Presldent-Sam
tion OF Labor, who created a sensation
by an attack upon Congressman Charles
r. T.lttlefield OF this district at the annual
meeting OF the Maine state Federation OF
Labor last night, left for his home In
washington today
He announced his intention TO come to
Maine during the election campaign this
fall and take the stump for Daniel j.
McGillicuddy, who was nominated at the
Democratic congressional convention yes
terday.
The regular business was taken UP at
today's sessions OF the federation. in
cluding reports OF the unions and plans
for extensions and work
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-08
NAVY DEPARTMENT
HAS FINDINGS Of
COURT MARTIAL

Washington, June s-The records Of
the cases of Capt. Percy Garst. COM
manding the battleship Rhode Island
and OF Lieutenant Commander Edward
T. Whitherspoon, navigating officer OF
that vessel have been received at the
navy department
court martial OF which Rear Admiral
Sigsbee was president. on the general
charge OF neglect OF duty In connec-
tion with the recent grounding of the
Rhode Island near the mouth of the
York river.
If the usual course is followed the
court In these cases. will not be off,
cially announced until after final ac-
tion has been taken by the navy de-
partment.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-08
ENFORCEMENT
Of 80 CENT CAS-
LAW ENJO|NED

New York, June S.-An order re-
straining the attorney general and
district attorney from enforcing the
state law reducing the price Of gas in
New York city from 81 to so cents per
1000 feet, pending final hearing on
the case was today continued by Justice
Lacombe in an opinion handed down
in the United States circuit court.
Justice Lacombe questioned the con-
stitutionality of the law and declared
that the state gas commission should
have taken into consideration the value
OF the company's franchise In estimat-
ing the price OF gas.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-08

crat Alderman William X. Reynolds Is
on record as believing that the city coun-
Gil cannot legally direct commissioner OF
Public Works Sade to give the men in
lis employ an eight-hour day.
Aldermen Dunn and Reynolds, who
were appointed a committee to obtain an
opinion on this point from City Solicitor
Albert A. Baker. have not yet seen Mr..
Baker; but Mr.. Reynolds said this after
noon that they would probably do so in
the near future
The other members OF the committee.
who seem TO be opposed to the suggestion
or the labor unions any way. say that
Continued on page Eight.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-08
WHITE DAMP KILLS EIGHT
men IN A MONTANA MINE

Anaconda, Mont, June s.-One OF the
most serious accidents in the history OF
coal mining in Montana has occurred in
the mines Of the Northern Pacific at
Rocky Fork, near Red lodge, Carbon
county.
Eight men are dead. all victims OF the
white damp that filled the corridors Of
the mine after the fire which started
Wednesday. Their bodies have been re-
covered but the story Of the work of
rescue parties is a tale Of unexcelled
bravery and heroic self-saorifce.
OF the dead two were members Of one
OF the parties that entered the mine in
the effort TO reach the men known to
be there
The dead.
TBRRANCE FLEMINING.
WILLIAM BAILEY.
THOMAS SKELLEY.
MIKE CARRIAGE.
A. l.. McFATE.
MATT RE1KKA.
ROY CAREY.
JOE BRACEY
Carey and Bracey were of the rescue
party.
The fire which caused the trouble
started In Incline No. Wednesday. This
was believed 20 be under control after a
long hard fight. At 7:3O n. m. yesterday
the first rescue party started down No. 6
incline. proceeding cautiously as Il was
found that there were still traces OF the
fire.
When they reached depth OF 1900 feet
all were overcome. Several managed TO
struggle back TO where they could be
reached.
BY this time a dense column OF smoke
burst from No. incline and the air In
No. was so foul that volunteer rescuers
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-08
BISHOP DELANEY PASSED
4 COMFORTABLE NIGHT

Manchester, n. H., June s.-Bishop John
r. Delaney OF the Roman Catholic dlo-
cese OF New Hampshire, who yesterday
was operated on for appendicitis, passed
hospital.
IL was stated at the hospital this fore
noon that Bishop Delaney apparently was
progressing satisfactorily. but that II
would be impossible before tomorrow 10
make a definite prediction as TO the out
come OF his illness.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-08
LABOR TO MAKE
DEMONSTRATION

The joint committee appointed to con-
slider the request for an eight-hour day
for certain city employees has decided to
hold public meeting next Thursday
evening, June Il. In the council chamber
al the city hall.
The majority OF the members OF the
committee were opposed to giving a pub
lie hearing; but Alderman John C. Dunn,
asserted that he thought the labor unions
entitled TO this, and at his suggestion the
hearing will be given.
AS stated in yesterdays News-Demo-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-08
DIRECTED TO RETURN A
VERDICT FOR Defendant

Judge Tanner today deemed the motion
OF Town Solicitor Grim in the case Of
Hannah A. Nichols against the town OF
Cranstcn. to recover damages caused by
the change OF grade OF Oaklawn avenue
that the jury be directed to return n ver-
dict for the defendant. Plaintiff claims
that her property was seriously damaged
by the flow OF water on TO her land and
into her cellars.
Judge Tanner thought the case one for
Jury under proper instruction In re-
gard to the law involved. II. NJ Sullivan
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-08
STRANDED SCHOONER Fl0ATED

Boston, June S.-The fishing schooner
Mary Cabral. which went ashore yester-
day of Scituate. was foated during the
night by the tug orion and towed in here.
The schooner apparently is not greatly
damaged, and II Is expected that after
discharging her fare she will proceed to
Gloucester for repairs.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-08
$4,000 BAIL FOR An
ALLEGED lYNCHER

Tallulah, La, June S.-Bail was fixed
at $1,000 yesterday for DIR. f. A. Brown,
who was alleged TO be the leader OF the
mob which lynched Robert T. Rogers, and
who is under indictment on a charge OF
murder growing out OF the lynching. Dr.
Brown furnished the bail.
Judge Randall announced that a special
term of the court Will try the case.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-08

Under the leadership of the Democratic committee of ten
recently appointed the OF Ward this morning made
urgent appeal the Board of Canvasse and Registration
visit the ward for purposes Of registration,
evenings of next week
1t pointed the board that the petition presented
by the committee general and emphatic popuar
sentiment that section and that the opportunity afforded for
registration would be of benefit equally all political parties
1t made plain that legal obstacle exists prevent the
boards granting the desired privilege the and
payers who their salaries and whose they
1t shown that, the office of the board closes
o'clock five days OF the week and Saturdays the
workers in the mills and other have opportunity
for registration except by the sacrifice OF their which they
i'll afford.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-08
HOUSE WILL PASS A
PURE FOOD BILL, He SAYS

Washington. Sune SIN reply TO an in
aairy -frotrf- Representative -ffinshuw Of
Nebraska. Representative Mann of Him
q!s has made an emphatic statement to
ths house that so far as he knew II was
the intention OF the house TO consider and
pass a pure food bill. and he had no
doubt 1t would become law at this ses-
sion.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-08
COMMISSIONER HAS MANY MEM
AT WORK ON CITY HIGHWAYS

Commissioner slade has gangs OF
men at work upon the following city
highways: South Main street. Far
nell street, Eddy street, Greenwich
avenue, Elmwood avenue, Updike
street, Bogman street. rebuilding: Res
ervolr avenue, trimming trees; Elm
wood avenue, West Friendship street
Ellery street Waverly avenue, Airing
ton, Humboldt avenue, Olneyville sec
tion, central section OF city, hand
cleaning.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-08
1000 VOTERS
WERE C0LOLy
TURNED DOWN
"Only Simple Justice" Asked
For Wage Farmers.

Committee of Ten from the Tenth Ward This norn-
ing Presented to the Board of Canvassers and
Registration Strong Reasons Why One of Its
Members Should Visit the Ward on One or More
Evenings to Enable Those Who Cannot Go to the
City Hall Without Loss of Pay to Get Their Names
on the Voting List.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-08
VIADUCT NOT FOR
PEOPLES BENEFIT

East Sders Assert That the Francis Plan Would Be Advan
ageous Chiefly to the Street Railway Company and Urge
the Superior Desiraby OF Tunnel which Was Advocated
at the Hearing by Residents OF That Section Including Alfred
Stone Though the Latter Says He Is Not Advocate of
General Municipal Ownership.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-11-16
Timber Land Act June 3, 1879
Notice for Publication.
United States Land Office

CIItCu DULLES Lana Of1Ce,
Duluth, Mimi, October 81 1906.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress of
June 3. 1878, entitled AN act for the sale of
timber lands in the states OF California. Ore
gon, Nevada and Washington Territory, as
extended to all the public land states by act
OF August 4, 1892, Charles NJ Jackson of
Vlrg MIA, county of st. Louis, state of Mime
sofa, has this day filed in this office his sworn
statement, No. 1924 for the purchase of the
NWA NWA Sec. 9, Township CON, Range 18W,
and will offer proof to show the land sought
is more valuable for it's timber or stone
than for agricultural purposes, and to estab-
llsh his claim to said land before Otto A.
Poirier. U S. Commissioner at Virginia, Min
nesota, on Monday, the 7th day of January
1907.
He names as witnesses:
Sylvester Perras. of Virginia. Mimi.
John Muzzy, of Virginia. Mimi.
William F.. Bliss, of Virginia, MIMI
Webster Cunning. of Virginia, Mimi.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file
their claims in this Office on or before the
said 18th day of January, 1907.
j. G. HERMAN ENGEI. Register
oct. 26-dec %