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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
F|REMEN RESCUE
THREE WOMEN IN
PERIL FROM FIRE

Ftremen rescued three women by carry
ing them down a ladder about / o'clock
thls morning. while IL other inmates OF
tDe dig three-story tenement house at 4S9
Eddy street rushed into the street In
scanty attire as tho result OF a blaze In
Harrington Brothers restaurant 4s7 Eddy
street.
The women rescued were Mrs Alice
Grimley. Mrs. Mary Anne Frackelton,
who was overcome by smoke while warn
ing other inmates OF the house and Ma
mie Spencer.
They were taken out by Martin Kane
and James Hall. truckmen OF Truck &:
Barney Mulcahey, driver OF Truck T.;
Patrolman J. +. Henry OF the Fifth sta
tion, and Frank Watson. an employe OF
the Providence Gas company.
The fire was discovered by Mrs. Track
elton, who aroused her son, Robert Nc
bonough; PatrolmaH Henry noticed the
fre at the same time, and sounded an
alarm from box 50. at Eddy and Borden
streets
McDonough and Mrs. Frackelton hur-
ried TO awaken the inmates OF the build
ing. which rapidly filled with smoke.
which made breathing difficult. There
were 20 persons In the building; but all,
with the exception OF the three women,
were able 10 escape unassstd.
Mrs. Grimley. who is &c years old and
practically confined TO her room with the
inflrmities OF old age, CROPPED her way TO
eltor went TO her assistance; and the fire.
men % Truck 4, with the aid OF others
raised long ladder 10 the window, and
the two laddermen rushed up 10 the room
and took the women out.
The firemen then discovered Mamie
Spencer al n window on the second floor
nearly overcome by smoke: and she was
taken out in the same way.
The blaze started In a Kitchen in the
rear OF the restaurant from a defective
chimney and was confined TO this room
the damage being about $500. The proper
ty Is owned by the heirs of Patrick Dew
lin. Is a one-story frame building. and is
insured for $500.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
R. !. 7. LEAGUE
BACKS CROSS
TO M 'CARTHY

The board OF trustees OF the Rhode Island
Temperance league. upon which is repre-
sented about every religious body in the
city and state. has heartily indorsed the
candidacy Of Col. Harold j. Gross for the
police commission to succeed himself.
This action was taken I'm response to
the letter OF Mayor-elect Patrick J. Nc
Csrthy appealing to the people OF the city
for advice on how TO act i'm the emer-
genoy which confronts him.
Resolutions embodyng the trustees
action will he formally presented TO Mr..
Mccarthy by a committee appointed for
the purpose Until they ale presented ana
the mayor-elect sees At 10 give them out
their text will not be made public
The trustees met yesterday afternoon
IN the office OF the superintendent in the
Banigan building; and Rev George w.
Kent presided. in the absence OF the presi-
dent. Bishop McVickar, who was in Phia-
delphia attending a funeral.
The thanks OF the league were voted 10
the Rhode Island company for deciding to
allow no moro beer advertisements on it's
transfer slips; and Rev. Mr. Kent and
Supt. Cristy were appointed a committee
To urge upon tho police commission the
desirabllity Of closing the saloons on
Christmas day
As Supt. Cristy had been invited to
labor in another field. the trustees ex-
pressed unanimous desire that he remain
I'm this state and continue the work he has
years past
The resolutions ihdorslng Col. Gross are
in the form OF a plain review OF the situ-
alton and conditions I'm this city and an
expression of the leagues desire that Col.
Gross he reappointed and reelected.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
STANDARD OIL MAN
GETS DEATH THREAT

New York. Dec. is.-H II. Rogers OF the
Standard oil company received q letter on
Sunday In which tho writer. who signed
himself "A Trader" and described him
self as a broker. who had lost heavily on
the advance Ia ST. PAU stock, threate tened
90 kill Mr. Rogers.
Mr.. Rogers offices in lower Broadway y
-pcare-- -llArded By police detectives yester-
day IN consequence. although Mr.. Rogers
said last night In speaking OF the letter
that he had not bothered the police about
tho matter.
Mr. Rogers said further that letters Of
tho same character and written apparent
Is by the same person had been received
within the past few days by Police Com
missioner Bingham and several other per-
sons.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
GEORGE A. RICE
IS GIVEN $500
BY COMPROMISE

The contest begun several months
ago by George A. Rice over the pro-
visions OF the will OF his sister, Lucy
NJ. II. Smith, is at an end.
There was a good deal OF talk about
the case and the chances OF breaking
the will. under tho terms of which
instrument an estate of nearly $3.50, 900
was parcelled out.
Mrs Smiths first husband was for
mer Mayor William S. Hayward. After
his death she married James II. Smith /:
and he receives by the will $4,000 in
cash and real estate on Broad, Wey-
bosset and Pearl streets.
The bulk OF the estate goes TO Mrs
William r. Prev. who was adopted by
the testator when she was Mrs Hay
ward. and her children.
The Rhode Island Hospital trust
company Is trustee. and as such will
have control OF most OF the property
left by Mrs Smith until Mrs. prsw's
youngest child is 2b years of age.
The will was sustained in the municipal
court, and Mr.. Rice took an appeal.
In the superior court today, before
Judge Brown, by agreement OF counsel
for the executors and Mr. Rice. n final de-
cree was entered approving compromise
and sustaining the Will, which was dated
July IL, 1906.
BY the terms OF this compromise the
seventh clause OF Mrs. Smiths will Is
changed so that bequest OF 5000 20 Mr.
Rice, tho testator's brother is increased 20
$500
This change is made under the statute
that provides that II a will doesn't at
first suit all parties In interest and II
they can all agree as 10 what the de-
ceased should have done. their attorneys
may prepare q suitable will and have tho
court approve the compromise instrument
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18

alarm from box 81 al the corner OF West
Minister and Mathewson streets
The sounding OF the two alarms brought
out a large quantity OF apparatus TO the
scene. most or which was not needed.
The establishment OF Mr.. Brannigan was
totally destroyed and little or none OF the
contents saved. lie valued his stock at
about y170o, part OF which he said was
covered by insurance.
Upstairs, over his store. was the
Knowles Sign company. which suffered
mostly by smoke and water. the exact loss
being as yet undetermined.
G. w. Mink, who conducts lunch room
next door 10 the burned store. suffered
a loss OF about sl0o from smoke and water.
The quick work Of the protective company
saved him a greater loss and allowed him
10 continue business as soon rs the fire
was checked.
Charles ". Titus. agent for the property,
could not estimate his loss. but said the
building was adequately covered by In
sUrance.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
LIMIT IN TOYS
PROVIDED FOR
NEWPORT BOY

The limit in the matter of toys APP
pears 10 have been reached in gift
OF Alfred G.. Vanderbilt to his SON, Will
liam Vanderbilt, aged five.
IL is an electric automobile about
the size OF an ordinary goat cart. IL
is perfect, having batteries, levers,
speed notches and bells. II was made
10 order for Mr.. Vanderbilt and ar
rived at Newport yesterday.
Master Vanderbilt is extremely in
terested in locomotives and cars. In
his fathers large inclosed horse train
ing quarters there is being lifted up
for the boy a complete railroad with
cars OF all kinds locomotives. tracks,
switches and depots. Though In the
miniature, IL Is complete.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
GEN. OTIS RETURNS
ILL FROM JAPAN

San Francisco. Dec ls-Gen. Harrison
Gray Otis OF Los Angeles was a passen-
ger returning yesterday from the Orient
on the liner Nippon Maru. He accom-
panied a party OF editorial writers from
southern California on an excursion to
Japan and China las. September
Gen. Otis was taken III at Manila with
bronchitis. and was take non the first
steamer 90 Japan, where he remained for
a month In n hospital under tho care OF
the best physicians in that country, Upon
arrival hero he was still in a serious
condition and was removed TO a late train
90 his home In Los Angeles.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
ONE DOG SHOT is
FOUND NOT RABID

A dog which is said TO have shown
rabies symptoms was killed yesterday by
n policeman on Wickenden street. on
the collar was &c. II. Clark, White
street." but the health authorities have
been unable to locate Mr. Clark.
Milfred Davis. aged S. OF S1i Manton
avenue, was bitten last Friday, and Paul
Tifonan. aged 8. OF s35 Manton avenue.
was bitten yesterday
City Bacteriologist Hadley reported this
morning that the dog killed on Branch
avenue by Agent Thurber and the strange
cat examined by him were not rabid.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
SKULL FRACTURED,
DIES At HOSPITAL

The unconscious form OF a man, later
identified as Jerry Connors. living with
his family at So Hospital street. Provl-
dence, was found near the railroad track
at o'clock this morning between the
jerks and Clay street railroad crossings
in Central Falls.
He was taken quickly 10 the Twin City
hospital, where il was found that he was
suffering with fractured shoulder blade
several fractured ribs and probably with a
fraeturd skull. fro mwhich he died this
afternoon.
Exactly how he met with the accident is
not known. Patrolmen Bowen and Bagley
Of the Central Falls force discovered him
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
HUSBAND ACCUSED
IN THE BARREL
MURDER CASE

Hazleton, Pa. Dec 1s.-Soberta Anas-
lack a Slavonian. living at Jeddo. Pa,
was arrested in a coal mine at that place
today. on the charge OF being implicated
in the Hazleton barrel mystery
II is alleged that the woman whose
charrec body was found here yesterday
was his wife who disappeared from
home several weeks ago. II is reported
shas the marriage OF the couple. which
took place u year ago. was opposed by
their relatives. and that after their we'd
ding, they had frequent quarrels. The
description ci the victim tallies with that
OF the Rising woman.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
TRIPLE ALLIANCE
WILL BE PERMANENT

Rome, Dec. 1S-Foreign Minister Tittoni
although not I'm good health. having been
confined TO his bed with Influenza for sew
eral days insisted on going to the chamber
of deputies today. where he made a stat te-
ment regarding Italy's foreign policy. He
confirmed previous statements regarding
the permanency OF the triple alliance and
the good relations existing between Ger
many and Italy and Austria and Italy.
He said he saw no probability OF a con-
fiict between Germany and Great Brit
ain and assured the house that the most
friendly relations prevailed between Italy.
Great Britain and France
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
MORMOM|SM A
GREATER CURSE
THAN SLAVERY

Washington, Dec. ls-"M "Mormonism is a
greater curse TO the country than was
slavery" declared Mrs. Fred T. Dubois.
wife OF the Idaho senator. in an address
at Waugh Methodist Episcopal church
here last night. She said that should
President Roosevelt make trip through
southeastern Idaho he would no longer he
willing TO declare that there Is nothing
In the Mormon question.
Six United States senators, she said.
owe their election to the influence OF the
Mormon church. She criticised the atti-
tude Of Senator Proctor OF Vermont and
Senator Hopkins OF Illinois for their at
titude In the Smoot case. In closing Mrs.
Dubois said: Mormon children in Utah
and Idaho spit upon the American flag"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18

lying face downward in a small ditch that
borders the side OF the roadbed and sum-
moned City Physician DR.. A. r. v. Fem
wick, who ordered Connors' speedy remoy-
al TO the hospital.
At connors' home IT was stated this
noon that he had not been there since
Friday.
He was about 40 years of age and had
been employed as a coal shoveler at the
Sakonnet Coal companys wharf and drew
his pay as usual on Saturday. His identiA-
cation was made certain by one OF the
company's slips found IN his hat.
II Is the opinion or the Central Falls po-
lice that Connors fell from rapidly NOV
ing train during the night and lay there
until he was found this morning.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
STRANDED AND WAS
FLOATED AFTERWARD

Provincetown. Mass, Dec. 1S-The
Gloucester fishing schooner Joseph w
Lufk.n,. bound for the fishing grounds
went aground last night on White tar
about one mile east of the Race Point
lfesaving station.
Capt. Fisher and his crew OF life
savers boarded the stranded vessel ord
they succeeded in floating her at an
early hour today. The schooner did
not sustain serious injury and she pro-
ceedrd 10 the fishing grounds.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
nelson's 5 DEATH
HELD To BE DUE
To POISONING

Coroner Eugene II. Lincoln In his re-
port on the death OF Oliver NJ. Nelson.
finds that tho latter came 20 his death
by poison taken with suicidal intent. a,
his boarding place. iS5 Elmwood avenue.
on Nov. 26
revolver was found by his side. and
VIXEN Sergt Prout was notified at the
nearest police station OF the death. his
informant said that Nelson had shot him
self
Detective Monahan examined the re-
voivei later and found that Il had not
been used. Medical Examiner Magill
found such evidences Of poison OF a cor
rosive nature In the stomach as TO force
the conclusion that death was due 20
poisoning
The coroner thinks the pistol found al
htobedside was for use In case the
poison failed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
OPERATIVES At
LOWELL ASK FOR
ANOTHER RAISE

Lowell Mass, Dec. ls.--The agents OF
the cotton mills here have received a let
ter from the Textile council. requesting
a further advance OF per cent. by Dec.
81. The manufacturers last week volun-
tarily granted an advance OF per cent.
which went into effect yesterday.
Previously. however. II is understood
the Textile council had decided 10 ask for
n 10 per cent. advance. although no COM
munication had been sent 10 the agents
10 that effect
The mill men were not ready this morn
ing 10 say what their action would be re-
garding the request just received.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
MORGAN MAY BUILD
NEWPORT COTTAGE"

Time and again it has been said lately
that j. 4. Morgan was about 10 build IN
Newport ore OF those waterside PALACES
which II Is the fashion 20 call cottages "
werc ready enough 10 believe. was that
Mr.. Morgan seemed 10 have no site %
build on.
The tax book shows. however. I'm Mr..
Morgsns name. lot on Ocean avenue.
valued at $500. suitable for a fine resi-
denee Opposite this site. across water.
is the famous Goosebcrry club. which MI.
Morgan also ownA
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
HIS ASHES WILL BE
TAKEN TO SCOTLAND

Oakland. Cal. Dec. lS.-Thc remains Of
John Lenr. Scottish member OF parlia-
ment, who died al Monterey last Wednes-
day we're cremated at the Oakland Gre
matory Sunday. II was his wish 10 have
his body cremated and the ashes taken
back 10 his native country. and accord
ingiy Lady I,eng and their daughter will
leave tomorrow for Scotland carrying
with them the funeral urn.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
KING OSCAR MUCH a
IMPROVED IN HEALTH

Stockholm. Dec. 1S--king oscar is
so much improved in health that lis
after today they will issue only ono
bulletin daily. This mornings bulletin
was as follows:
THE king slept seven hours llring
the night. His temperature this morn
ing was 90 ] and his pulse vas
stronger. although still somewhat ir-
regular. There is still a slight dis
charge OF mucuus from the trachea."
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
SUFFRAGISTS TO SPEND
CHRISTMAS IN JAIL

London. Dec. K-Eleven more female
suffraglstS today elected 10 spend Christ
mas In iall rather than pay small fines for
creating disturbances within the precincts
OF tho house q commons last night.
The women received their sentences hill
ariously. apparently proud OF Joining tho
so-cslled "suffragettos' who already are
In prison.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
THE POLL TAX
RECORD BROKEN
At CITY HALL

There were 1912 poll taxes paid at the
city treasurers office yesterday. the
largest number ever paid in a single day.
and All average OF more than two and
one half paid each minute from Q a. m.
TO p. m. A total Of 347S have been paid
thus far this year
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
Responsibility Fixed.

London Dec. 1S,-After two days hear
irg the admiralty court today decided
that the North German Lloyd steamer
Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse was alone
blnmahle for the collision of Cherbough.
Nov 81 hetvcen that vessel and the
British steamer Orinoco.
The suit was T. ought by the owners
of the Orinoco Tor damages which will DC
assessed later.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
MGR. ADAMI LEAVES
SI,ooo,oo TO POPE

Rome. Dec ls-The death was an
nounced today OF Mgr. Adaml, one OF tho
most wealthy Roman prelates The de-
ceased, during his life time. made valua-
bic presents TO Pope Leo XIII and Plus Y.
his gift to the latter being a gold pretor-
al cross set with brliants. and by his
will. he left Sl.O00.c0O TO the pope
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
JEWELS AND SERVANT
DISAPPEAR TOGETHER

New York. Dec. 1s-Jewels valued at
more than 5000 were stolen from the
residence 81 Joseph Nelga In Central
Park West on Dec. 5. and reward OF
the arrest Of Gabriel Hit and Louise
Touys. who were employed as servants In
the Nciga homo.
disappeared about the time the jewelry'
yar missed
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
RESERVES JUDGMENT
IN INSURANCE CASE

London. Dec. fS.--The hearing OF the
suit % the Mutual Life Insurance com
pauy of New YORK crainst y. g Halds-
man, ex-Lcndon manager OF the Mutual
and the North hritieh and Mercantile In
surance company. was closed today after
II days ieaiing. Justice Sir Charles
Swinien lady reserved judgment.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
His Questions Scared Them

John Dorsey OF i77 Prairie avenue re-
ports that two men tried 20 force an en-
ing; and whom he questioned them, they
beat hasty retreat.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18

A second dividend OF 10 per cent for
the creditors OF James N. Blades Of
westerly was declared this morning by
Referee I'm Bankruptcy Barrows. making
a total II % per cent thus far secured by
the creditors
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
Fuse company's New Foundry

The n. a w. Fuse Co. has received a
permit 10 erect large foundry on Hath
away street. and Hartwell a Kingston
have been awarded the contract
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-12-28
NOTES SPIRIT OF UNREST
PROMOTION PLAN, CAUSE
Brio. General William n. Carter
Makes His Annual Report, Showing
that Army is Against Plan Now
Much Discussed.
Publishers Press.1

Chicago, Uec. I'm Ills annual re-
port Brigadier General William II.
Carter, commander of the department
of the lakes, speaks of a noticeable
feeling of unrest among the officers
of the regular army stationed within
his department. The report says:
During the last year my attention
has been attracted frequently by what
may be termed a serious spirit of un-
rest among officers, brought on mainly
by public discussions of proposed
measures of elimination and promo
ton by selection. However desirable
may be the measures designed to
bring about the selection of the best
qualified for advancement or the prep
aration of promotion for those beliey-
ed be unfit for further command, the
army is certainly against their enact
ment. The impression has been forced
on me that the officers as body, par
ticularly those of the line, while rec
ognizing the desirability of providing
promotion for exceptionally meritori-
GUS men, are unwilling to trust their
careers to boards of officers who, Of
necessity, must base their conclusions
on personal acquaintance or efficiency
which latter are not regarded
rs accurate indexes of either character
or qualifications
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-12-28
SWORD OF
JOHN PAUL JONES
Historic Relic Given to the Ma
Wy Department by Com
mander Nicholson.
BEAUTIFUL IN DESIGN
WORD GIVEN TO GREAT SEA
CAPTAIN BY NORTH CAROLINA
FAMILY, WHOSE NAME HE
TOOK IN PLACE OF OWN
IN DESIGN
Publishers Press.l

Washington, Dec. lin practically
he same condition as when it was
lsed by its distinguished owner, the
word of John Paul Jones rests in the
library Of the navy department, where
d was placed by Commander Reginald
sicholson
IT is believed the sword originally
yas given to Jones by the North Caro-
ina family Of that name at the time
e changed his own name in compli-
bent TO them. The sword was given
" Jones~to Theodosio Burr. daughter
4 Aaron Burr. Theodosia Burr, after
narrying Joseph Aston, wealthy
nd talented young planter of South
'arolina, who became governor of the
tate. presented the sword to Judge
Matthew Davis of Charleston, who
ave IL to Rev. DR.. Ducahet of Phila-
.elphia. The latter gave it to Com
.odore Summerville Nicholson, and
he commodore gave it to it's present
wner, Commander Nicholson.
The sword is 80 inches long, beau
4 nj in design, very strong. highly
empered and still very mild. The hilt
J of white brass, with the portion
nown technically as the basket
roken away. The tang is wide and
trong and the grip piece of the han
lie is of wood covered with twisted
Upper wire.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-12-28
UNION men LOSE SUIT
THEY MUST GO TO JAIL
cision of Lower Court and Men,
bers of the Printers Union Must
Serve Their Time.
Publishers Press.

CnIcaSo -. - oder decision
by the supreme court of Illinois four
union press feeders, including the
president and secretary of Franklin
union. will be obliged 10 go to jail for
periods ranging from 80 days to 6
months. The two officials of the union
must also pay fines. This decision
ends a fight in the courts which has
lasted four years. During the strike
of 1902 the four men violated an in
junction against .picketing strike
bound establishments. Sentences and
fines were imposed by the lower
courts and the unionists appealed TO
the supreme court for decision. The
four men who will be committed to
Jail under the decision are Charles
Werner, president; John Nj. Rhea, Sec
rotary, Harry Brown and Michael
Flannery.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-12-28
BLOOD IN HIS Gun"
TRAGEDY IN KENTUCKY
Bad Nan Mixes Up with a Fellow
kentuck Who Was Fully as Good a
Fighter and Loses His Life by So
Doing.
Publishers Press.J

Sergel-- 4e killed
and another fatally wounded formed
tragedy on Boone's Fork. Will Ellis
wick, 81, and Clark Hanover, "a, were
the participants. Ellswick struck Van
over three times across the forehead
with a shotgun, knocking him TO the
ground. Regaining his foothold. Van
over fired two shots from a Colts re-
volver, one of which entered Ellis
wick's right side, ranging up past the
heart, killing him instantly Flourish
ing his revolver in midair. Hanover
walked into the hotel of William War
rick. near where the tragedy occurred,
and with an oath declared there is
more blood in my gun" and attempted
to take the life of Warrick. Vanover
then swooned from loss of blood He
will die. He was known as a des-
perado.