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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-29
WETMORE MEN
ARE CONFIDENT

viii not be a member Of the next house,
said today:
Il do not believe there is any danger Of
members OF the next legislature being
paid FOR their votes for senator. | do not
believe that bribery of that kind has
been attempted for many years Men
may be induced 10 vote for one candidate
or another because they believe II will
lead 10 better positions for themselves
giving them more prestige or prominence
before the people: but probably not a
dollar has changed hands, or will, as
direct consideration for voting
4 strong Wetmore adherent said today:
There will he little chance for anybody
90 get any 'bf our votes, because. in my
opinion, Senator George Peabody Wet
more will be- reelected on the first ballot.
Practically every man prominent IN Re
publican politics I'm Rhode Island Is for
him.
Even Senator Nelson W Aldrich. who
said months ago that he intended TO re-
main neutral, has been quoted recently as
saying there Is no doubt that Mr.. Wet
more will me reelected GOV. Utter,
Lieut.. GOV. Jackson, Congressman ca
prom and Gen. Brayton arc all for Wet
more.
THAT estimate of colts strength in
the News Democrat yesterday does not
tally az All with our reckoning. We know
or only TWO votes tnat can really De re-
lied upon for him: and they come from
Bristol his home town
Il want TO set at rest another story
that gained some credeuce AT the time IL
appeared, largely because IL was true at
that time. ! refer 90 the statement that
the Wetmore men will fight shy OF going
into caucus over the senatOrship. We may
go into the caucus; and, II we do we
shall control IL"
From this IL is inferred that the Wet
more men will certainly go into caucus
II they are sure Of winning and with al
most equal certainty will decline to do so
II they are doubtful OF their position
As 10 the probable use OF money. an
other politician asserted today that,
though there might be no attempts at
direct bribery was convinced from very
plain indications that in one way or an
other, however indirect, money would
play an important part i'm the fight
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-29

Roswell b. Burchard Boss Brayton'S
andidate for speaker Of the next house OF
representatives. has been greatly wrought
up over the letter sent TO the members OF
the next house by the executive commit
tee of the Lincoln union.
Mr.. Burchard expresses his belief that
there s no general fear on the part OF
the public Of the employment OF improper
means 10 bring about the election OF any
candidate for United states senator, and
saws.
II do not believe for a minute that IL
A. reported or widely believed that
systematic efforts are 10 be made. hy the
use of money or by other immoral Induce
rents TO influence the votes "f members
OF tho general assembly in the approach
ins election of a United states senator
1rom this state
,.This letter Is the creation ~ envy and
malice. il is q continuance Of the shame
ful practice employed, especially during
the last two years OF promulgatlng scAn-
dalouS reports concerning the STATE OF
Rhode Island and her public men in order
tn incite public sentiment against the
,sominant PARTY and thus make an open
Ing for those who are now ont OF onlce TO
obtain office
These men know well enough that the
xfafe of Rhode Island does not need their
assistance IN defraying the expenses OF
criminal prosecution. and that any mem
her OF tho assembly who has such IN
formation as they seek has only Ia give
sba same 10 the attorney generals office
and the newspapers, In order to start an
active prosecution and arouse popular
Indignation
II do not believe that any one Of the
tnree gentlemen whose names have been
mentioned as candidats for the senatorial
office deserve this impertinent attack
and I resent the imputation that dis.
honorable or immoral inducements VIII
Influence the votes OF the general as
eembly.
IT. for one court honest criticism ana
specific statement, but ! think IL - une
81. neonle of Rhode Island should put
a stop 10 the publication. throughout the
rountry. Of nbellous innuendoes against
her public men"
Rep. Albert b. Crafts Of Westerly, who
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-29
ONE CARDINAL DEAD,
ANOTHER ONE DYING

Rome. Dec 29.-Cardlual Cavanis and
Cardinal Trpepi died this morning. Both
succumbed 20 strokes OF apopleNy.
Cardinal Luigi Tripepi was the prefect
OF the Congregation OF Indulgences and
Sacred Relics. lie was born IN Italy I'm
1886 and was created cardinal I'm 1901.
Cardinal Felice Cavagnis was born In
Italy IN 1871 and was created n cardinal
in 1901
later report says that Cardinal Ca
ing.
Cardinal Tripepl was also reported 20
have died or paralysis during tho night.
but after remaining unconscious for n
short time he revived. According TO the
latest reports from the cardinals bedside.
he was sinking fast.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-29
MINOR OFFENDERS
IN DISTRICT COURT

Harry Scipp disagreed with the views
% Adolph Selengust. proprietor OF the
Montreal lodging house on Richmond
street last night. 10 such an extent that
he rs alleged 20 have punched him.
lie was arrested by the police OF Station
3, and this morning in the district court
pleaded guilty. but said that ne struck the
man only after he had received numerous
bruises from q broom handle and black
Jack welded by the proprietor lie was
fined $50 and costs
Thomas +. Cummings was charged with
not sending his son Joseph 10 school and
was placed on probation.
John J pooling on similar charge.
was fined $40 and costs.
In the juvenile session William \.
Perry. aged "A, promised 10 20 20 work
and quit evil companions, and was placed
on probation.
James keuahan. rs years. FOR larceny
from The shepard company was similarly
favored.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-29
LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS
ANNOUNCE PUBLICATIONS

Washington. Dec 2o.-TIerbert Putnam
librarian Of congress, today announced
the issue OF two government publications,
one the Index TO Portraits and the
other n preliminary list of headings and
sCb-headings for an index to the federal
statutes. The first work consisting of 1900
pages is not for free distribution.
The second publication consists OF 500
pages and is being prepared under au-
thority of congress. Interest In this work
lies in the adoption of both scientific and
consistent procedure in the indexing and
digesting in general of the federal statute
laws.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-29
RIVERSIDE
The local Office OF The News-Democrai
Ia at Lewis restaurant, Riverside square.
where advertisements and news items
may be left.

Farragut post, G.. a. r., John b. Case
Camp. Sons of Veterans and Farragut
Relief corps met In Grube's hall last
evening, and voted TO have a union public
installation OF officers in Winchester hall,
Friday evening. Jan. II. The post APP
pointed Robert Laird and Lee Phillips,
the Sons OF Veterans, Edward Hicks,
Robert Hayes and +. p. Ballou and the
standing committee of the relief corps TO
make the necessary arrangement After
the exercises the three bodies will go TO
Grube's hall, where a supper will be
served. The public is invited 10 the exer-
eises in Winchester hall.
At the meeting OF the Alpha club last
evening IL was voted TO meet In the future
on the first and third Friday evenings OF
each month, and 20 hold the annual cleo
tion at the meeting Friday evening. The
following committee was appointed TO ar
range for a banquet TO be served 10 the
members only at the close of the elections
Elias Pierce Albert Humphry. Damon
Chapman, Lewis Anthony and Frank An
thony.
Marion Hlscox and Mildred Fuller, two
pretty little girls OF Riverside. who have
been chums from their babyhood, cele-
brated their 1ith birthdays at the home
of Miss Fuller. 1895 Pawtucket avenue.
last evening, Both were the recipients OF
many tokens OF love and an elaborate
supper was served, after which the 20 or
more young folks enjoyed themselves as
only young folks can.
lt has been learned that young Rano
Weedeu, who sustained broken leg
some time ago must undergo the painful
operation OF having the leg reset
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-29
EAST PROVIDENCE
Becomes Suddenly Insane, Is
Committed TO State Hospital
Ivy Club Postpones Annual EIec.
ton Till Late in January

Advertisements and items fer The
News-Democrat car be left al Alexande:
Munro's Boston Store. 9 Warren avenue
While eating his supper I'm a restaurant
on Valley street last evening John Glea-
son OF New York, who holds prominent
position with the company that Is putting
In the piers for the Consolidated roads
bridge over the Seekonk river. suddenly
began 10 act I'm an Insane manner The
woman who conducts the restaurant call
ed IN member OF the police force, and
had the man taken to the station. This
morning, upon the testimony OF Drs. Ca
lef and Allison. he was adtudged to be
insane, was committed TO the state hos
pital. The examining physicians are OF
the opinion that Mr. Gleason will recover
in a short time.
MINOR MENTION.
The Ivy club met In it's rooms on War
ren avenue last evening. Vice President
Patrick $. o. Brien presiding IL was
voted 10 postpone the annual election un-
Gil the latter part OF January. At the
close OF the meeting a clam chowder was
served.
About II o'clock this forenoon Chiof Of
Police Adams heard that some one had
been rescued at Omega pond at Philips
dale. but who IL was and how II was
done, other than a ladder was used, he
was unable to learn
The following letters are at the post
office:
Lades--Mrs. NJ. T.. Bruce, Ada F. Car
ter. Elizabeth Clrrilo, Elsie A. Higgins.
Mrs. A. Johnson, Mrs. NJ r.. Johnson,
Mrs John Warat
William Ayers. Juan Das
Eranjilho Emery Bros, William Har-
per. Mr.. Hay, Emil Ogren. George A. Per-
~, Frank S. sousa, Manuel Vicaga, Ii. S.
Wilcox.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-29
PAWTUXET VALLEY
Fun,ra| Of Job 5. Carpenter
Largely Attended,. Fire Dis.
trict Meeting

The funeral OF Judge Job s. Carpenter
was held yesterday afternoon at his late
residence on Warwick avenue, Centreville
and later at the knotty oak church. Ihe
funeral was a Masonic one. and was con-
Quoted al the house by the Masons only
while at the church, Rev. c. F. Roper
pastor OF the Riverpoint congregational
church, officiated.
At the tomb the Masons again took
charge. and the last part of the ceremony
was also Masonic.
The bearers were all well-known citl-
sens OF the valley. They were Byron III.
Northup, John II. Sweet, Thomas w. ID.
Clarke. Amasa p. Taber. Henry II. Brown
and DR.. H. w Potter.
Among those present were members of
the town council. the school committee,
Col. p. Henry Quinn, S. W. Hines. chair
man OF the Republican town committee;
Town Clerk James T. Lockwood, Col.
James Ray and many business men.
The floral tributes were beautiful and
numerous. one piece standing six feet
high. a tribute from fellow -townsmen.
There were also floral designs from all
OF the orders of which he was a member.
FIRE DISTRICT MEETING
A. the fire district meeting I'm PheniX
last evening about 80 taxpayers assem-
baed and discussed the question Of light
ing the streets OF the district II was
finally decided to leave the matter in the
hands Of a committee of six taxpayers
from the Coventry side and an equal
amount from the Warwick side.
The committee elected is as follows:
Ward +. Smith. George f. Sheldon and
William V. Slocum were named as War
wick representatives, while j. Ellery Hud-
eon. Charles T. Howard and Everett w,
Whitford were named from Coventry
The meeting then adjourned TO Monday
evening, Jan Z. ig07.
COMMITTED TO JAIL
Remi Harpin. who some time ago lef,
she valley with 81 belonging 20 Mary Dut.
aey OF Arctic. returned a day or so ago
nnd secured employment at the Warwick
mill
Mr. Dutley had secured warrant I'm
the meantime and had delivered II 90 Con.
stable Louis Brindamour who went 20 the
mill and placed Harpin under arrest Har-
pin was t1ken TO East Greenwich and
lodged m the county Jail to await trial
Miss Mabel Edwards OF Washington
sedered her friends party al her home
on Main street The evening was pleas
sntly passed by the 20 young people pres.
ent. In games and In listening n vocal
and instrumental music. collation. was
served
Miss Edward Is student at Storrs col.
ioge In Connecticut, and is soon to rcsum,
her studies there
NOTES
Miss Grace Haddock W Centrovilc rs ro.
covering from a recent illness
Miss Mary n. Tingley Of Pawtucket Is
spending a, few days with Mr. and Mrs
j. r. Matteson of Washington
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-29
PHYSICAL EDUCATORS
HOLD FINAL SESSION

Springfield. Mass. Dec. "a busy day
with a program lasting we'll into the
evening brought the three days session
Of the American Physical Education asso-
citation to a close here today. While not
In attendance at the various meetings,
the delegates made visits 10 Smith, Mount
Holyoke and Amherst colleges.
At the Therapeutic sectional meeting.
Baroness Rose Posse of Boston. Jakob
Bolin OF the Bolin institute. New York !:
Or. jay w Seaver OF Yale university.
Miss Grace NJ. Gilman. Boston; Or. b. +.
Mckenzie OF Toronto. and DR.. l.. III. Ar
mold OF the New Haven normal school of
gymnastics gave addresses of a generally
technical character.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-29
WANT MORE MONEY
TO FIGHT PESTS

The state board OF agriculture will ask
the general assembly for another appro-
priation for the suppression of the gypsy
and browntail moth and for law for the
destruction OF poison ivy on fences abut-
ting on the highway OF any town.
Changes will also be sought i'm the nur-
sery inspection law providing that nur-
sery stock coming into the state shall
either bear a label showing Il 10 have
been examined or be held by the railroad
company until the state Inspector has
been notified and examined II.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-29

once and residence Is now los Broad
street In remodelling and newly fur.
ulshing the house. pleasant and CON
venient rooms have been arranged. al
lowing him 10 give hts personal atteu'
tion % cases Of the eyes and ears need
ing special care.
Hours 10 90 4. and by appointment
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-29
EoR OVER sixty YEARS

MRS. wINsLows s SOOTHING SYRUP
has been uasd for over so years by mil
lions Of mothers for their children while
teething. with perfect success IL soothes
.he child. softens the gums, allays all
pain. cures wind colo. and Is the best
remedy for Disrrhoea. IL will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
Druggists In every part OF the world.
Twenty FIVE cents n bottle. BE sure and
AJAX for Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup"
and take no other kind.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-29
GOVERNMENT MUST
PAY MORE FOR COAL

Washington, Dec. 29.-Bids recently
opened al the navy department for 81. .On
tons OF semi-btuminous coal to be deliver
ei at Manila, disclosed the fact that IL Is
much cheaper IL transported in foreign
bottoms than i'm American bottoms
As the award probably will be made on
the basis of the rate OF A.7O a ton the
government will have to pay $4,000 more
than last year for the same quantity
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-29
RUN OVER BY CARS:
DIES OF INJURIES

Portland. Me. Dec 29.-Walter Water
house n Portland teamster. aged about
80. while lyNlg In the road at Pleasantdale
last night was run over by a Saco cleo
trio car and died at q hospital several
hours later from tho loss of blood and
the effects OF the shock.
The right leg was severed by the car
"a
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-29

Miss Grace Haddock VI Centrovillc ie rc-
covering from recent illness
Miss Mary ". Tingley Of Pawtucket ~
spending a, few DAYS with Mr. and Mrs
j. r. Matteson of Washington.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-29
Creditors Get 7s Per Cent

The creditors Of Giuseppe icheli. a
grocer on Atwel's avenue. who failed
with $4,000 liabilities, have agreed 10 ac-
cept u per cent: and Judge Brown order
"a the composition confirmed this morn
inn
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-11
SOUTH AMB0y.


Janitor Burns turned over $3.50
to the council.
Report of finance committee was
received and filed.
resolution by J. II, Gordon that
a note for $1,000 be discounted at
the First National Bank was adopted.
Councilman Dewan, on recommen-
dation of the mayor, will call a pub
lie meeting in Mechanicsville in or
der to get the sentiment of the peo-
pie in regard 10 improvements there.
A motion was made by Dey that
the clerk communicate with the
Perth Amboy authorities who have
control of the water and ask that Il
tWelve-inch pipe be put into the
main instead of the siX-inch pipe
that is about to be attached to the
main for the use of this borough.
Carried.
The mayor said that the South
Amboy seWer bill was up to the gov
Crnor to sign.
Motion of J. II. Gordon that the
borough clerk phone to County Clerk
Conger and ask him to send in the
money belonging to the borough. as
it is badly needed.
On motion the council adjourned.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-11
T0TTENvILLE.
STATEN ISLAND APPEALS.
Declare That Poor Transit Service
Prevents Boom for Borough.

Declare That Poor Transit Service
Prevents Boom for Borough.
The state railroad commission held
two long session in New York yester-
day. In the morning there was dis
cussion of applications for trolley
franchises and action on complaints
against the marlborough. In the af-
ternoon there was argument on the
application of Staten Island commut-
ers for late trolleys and steam road
service.
The commissioners directed the In
tcrborough officials to appear gefore
the board on May s and show cause
ed trains should not be run to West
Farms over the elevated section OF
the subway line. The enlargement OF
the 149th street station in the Bronx
was recommended and the company
was directed to erect a station for the
northbound elevated track at Eighth
venue and 130th street.
NJ. Altman, on behalf of the Staten
Island commuters, said that the boom
which had been expected to strike
Staten Island had not materialized
because both the ferry and the rail-
road service were defective. He urged
that it was necessary that the trolley
and steam railroad people meet the
2:15 am. boat at least. Attorneys
for the railroads reported that there
was not enough business from the
late boat to pay for steam, TO say
nothing of the crews. The commits
sion reserved decision.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-11
LOCAL ITEMS.

Miss Belle Beam, of Newark, was
the guest of Mrs. d. r. Wilson Sun
day.
The Odd Fellows attended the
Methodist services in a body Sunday
night. There was Il large turnout.
Mr.. Lesson has moved from
Chrome avenue back to Woodbridge,
their former residence.
Miss Katie Waltz spent Sunday lin
Brooklyn
Mr.. George Morgan spent Sunday
in Aldene. He was accompanied
home by his wife, who had been Wis
iting several days.
James Finegan, of New York, was
the guest of his father over Sunday.
Miss Elizabeth Williams, of
Chrome avenue, entertained a friend
from Fullerton. Pa, Saturday and
Sunday.
Robert Graham, who has been
stationed at Kingston, n. Y, employ
ed by the n. Y. & n. j. Telephone
Company, spent Sunday with is par
ents here.
The Misses Helena and Emma
ClauSS have returned from Elizabeth.
While there they attended a farewell
party given to one OF their friends.
Mr.. Lewis CLAUS has had his farm
at East Railway fenced with a new
post and rail fence, making it a great
improvement 10 the ncighborhood.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-11
WANT PLAY GROUNDS.
Political Equality Club Met ut West
New Brighton.

Political Equality Club Met at West
New Brighton.
The Political Equality Club of
Staten Island, at their meeting held
at West New Brighton last week, the
question of the acquisition of land
for children's play grounds in Rich
mond borough was discussed. The
subject is being urged by citizens all
over as a most important matter to
attend to at once, before land be-
comes so high as to make it difficult.
The club has taken up the matter
with enthusiasm.
The idea of the committee APP
pointed by the club is that the city
should acquire lots for the play
grounds now and in view of this they
have made inquiries and located sew
eral vacant lots in the borough.
There is an appropriation of one
million dollars made by the city of
New York for the purchase of play
grounds in the different boroughs, so
when. we ask for some of the appro-
priation for this borough we are only
asking for our rights. Staten Island
has not as yet had a penny of it.
A petition has been laid before the
Board of Estimate and Apportion-
ment and President Cromwell has
been interviewed several times on the
subject and he says he will do all in
his power't to have the matter brought
before the board.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-11
LOCAL ITEMS,

David Apologize, of William
street, who moved from Jersey City
recently and has been employed at
the S. S. White Dental Company,
was stricken with paralysis while at
work at that place Monday and had
to be brought home in a wagon.
Miss Fannie Sharrott visited
friends in town yesterday.
Miss Elsie Sieber and Miss Sallie
Holmes, of Perth Amboy, were the
guests of Miss Blanche Dimock yes
terday.
E. J. Walling, of Amboy avenue.
visited his parents in Bedford yester-
day.
Miss Florence Skidmore, of Butler
avenue, who has been i'll during the
past few days. is able to be out again.
Mrs. William O'Conner, of Silver
Square. has as her guest her aunt,
Mrs. Mary Harley, of Clarion, Pa.
Mrs. Hiram Reid and daughter
Leila, of Hopping avenue, left yes
terday for Newark, where they will
take up their residence.
B. Williams, the real estate dealer
and insurance agent, of Broadway.
has broken ground for a handsome
residence in Hopping avenue. John
Meyers has the contract.
Abram Russell. of Hopping ave-
nue., will leave shortly for Denver,
Colorado, for his health.
Elmont Bedell, of Main street, had
as his guest, Monday, Mr., Dohrman.
of Port Richmond.
Mrs. John Preacher, of William
street, was visiting friends in Perth
Amboy yesterday.
Myron Butler, of Amboy avenue.
was a Perth Amboy visitor yester-
day.
George Smith, of West New Brigh-
ton, was a local visitor yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-11
MISS WERTS DEAD.

Miss Jennie Werts, who was for u
number of years a resident of this
borough. died at the home of her
brother. Isaac Werts, in Camden,
and her body was taken to James
burg for burial yesterday. Miss
Werts fell out of bed the night be-
fore she was taken i'll, but told her
brother when he called to her that
she was all right. The following
night he again heard her fall and on
going upstairs found her perfectly
helpless and he lifted her up and
soon after her speech became affect
ed. She did not live but n day and
then passed into the Beyond.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-11
EOEND RODN OF NAN.

The body OF a man by The name OF
Griffin, said to be from %Sayreville,
was found lying in the mud in the
direction of the coal docks yesterday
morning. The mar was one of the
workmcn on a scow lying at the Dor
ough dock, loaded with stone for the
borough. On Monday night he was
somewhere in the borough playing
cards with a friend until quite late.
when he was seen going for the boat.
Whether he missed his footing in
boarding it is not known. but that is
the supposition. Mr.. Griffin was Il
sober man and not addicted to drink,
so it is not thought that anything of
that kind allied him, or was respon-
sible for his death by drowning.