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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-13

ed by physicians but none was severely
enough hurt 10 be taken 70 a hospital.
The most serious injury was sustained
by william G. Fleist of New Haven. the
fireman on the wrecked engine. With En-
gineer James Kennedy the fireman stuck
TO his post until the engine toppled over.
When the locomotive began TO careen.
Fleist jumped. He sustained a fracture
of the right arm and was severely bruised
about the body.
Much OF the mail on tho wrecked train
was for European ports and was sched-
ued to leave on the steamer La Bre-
tagne which sailed today. Teams loaded
with the mall sacks from the wrecked
train rushed to the dock just as the
steiner was about 20 pull out. AS the last
mail sack was thrown over the rail- the
steamer swung out into the stream.
Boston. Dec. 13.-The accident 20 the
Boston mail train No. 20 was announced
TO y. A. Shepardson, superintendent OF
the railway mail service at Boston. in a
telegram which stated that the clerks on
the train had escaped injury.
The train which was made up OF five
mail cars and was manned by force OF
is clerks left here al 11:i5 last night.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-13
SHAMROCK BOY
TAKES A JUMP
AND IS KILLED

The body of George Ritenberg. II years
old. was found beside the tracks OF the
New York. New Haven and Hartford rail-
road. not far from the Kenyon station,
early today with fractured skull.
The boy left the home OF his father. viii
liam Riffenberg, Al Shamrock, last night
and boarded A train for Kenyon He owl
IDENTIFY jumped from the car while the
train was moving and his head struck the
ground. killing him.
IL was learned this noon that young
Nuremberg was stealing a ride from his
home I'm Shamrock. The train left that
place soon after o'clock. As il neared
the Kenyon station, the hoy saw that it
was not going 20 stop: and rather than
stand the chance OF riding way up 10
Kingston. he jumped from the rapidly
moving train.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-13
SUPPLY OF CHRISTMAS
TREES FALLING OFF

Bennington. VT, Dec. 13.--Vermont's
supply of Christmas trees to New York
city. which for the past few years has
been falling off. may soon be cut of en-
tirely, as growers claim that IL will be
more profitable for them TO allow their
trees to grow to timber size.
The first OF the week three carloads OF
tho trees went over the Chatham division
OF the Rutland railroad for the metropolis.
an amount for behind last years consign-
ment The farmers rarely get five cents
apiece for their trees and often less and
they claim that with the present high
prices fer lumber and the gradual de-
vastation or the forests they can better
afford TO allow their trees TO grow fo-
timber.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-13
GREAT STRUGGLE
BEGINS IN FRANCE

Paris. Dec. l3-There was an impressive
response this morning to the clergys ap-
peal 10 their parlshioners TO attend the
frst masses celebrated outside OF tho
pale OF the law. correspondent OF the
Associated Press visited dozen churches
including Notre Dame des VICTORIES. St.
German D'Auxerros. where the signal for
the 81. Bartholomew massacre was given.
ST. Roch, the Madelaine and 81. Augustin.
Everywhere IL was the same story, The
front gates OF the churches were closed
but the Catholics. by the grey light Of
dawn. were streaming through the side
portals. The interiors OF the buildings
were well-flled. I'm several places there
being music, but nowhere was the slight
est attempt 10 interfere with the services
OF create disturbances made
POLICE ON DUTY.
Three policemen were stationed outside
the porticos OF the churches TO prevent
any possible disorder while the police Of
fcers In plain clothes, who were on duty
inside simply noted the infractionS OF the
law. taking the names OF the officia ting
priests and approximating the number of
those present with the object OF making
reports TO the justices OF police.
Formal charges were entered wherever
mass was celebrated except at the
churches OF st. Jean LEvangle and St
BlaiSe de Charonne, at Pere la Chalz
whose psrishioners following the exam
pic OF the FIRST mentioned church. made
the called-for application yesterday even
Ing 10 hold services under the law OF 1851
The vicar OF St Blalse de Charonne
when induced by his parishioners 20 take
the step said: Whatever the conse-
auences. I regret nothing. am a French
man above everything
SCMMONSES ISSUED.
Early dispatches from the departments
say that whatever mass was celebrated.
charges were drawn n pand summonses
were issued At Chaons, the Abbe Re
naudin claimed that the church bells
were not rund and that no person was
invited 20 mass and that therefor the as
semblage had not the character OF a pub
1io meeting. whereupon he was compelled
b. a police officer 90 lnscribe his protest
upon the summons
The diocesan council here last night de-
cjGed that neither the ecclesiastical resi-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-13
EUGENE WARREN
COMMITTED To
INSANE ASYLUM

Eugene Warren. the hrebug suspect.
who has been i'm the custody OF the police
since last Sunday night. was this morning
arraigned In the district court on war
rant of insanity and was committed 10
the state hospital for the insane.
Ever since the man has been detained
lc has given evidence that no was not in
his right mind. In view OF this. Capt
Cannon consulted with Or Griffin. with
the result that the man was given
thorough examination by Drs Griffin and
Shattuck.
Both were Of the opinion that Warren
is demented and for his own benefit
Should he confined The mans own guar
dian also testified In court that his ac-
tions were such that he needed constant
attention.
Warren calmly took In the court pro-
ceedings with apparent satisfacion and
when the Judge finally ordered him COM
n itted a smile stole over his face as II he
understood and was pleased.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-13
FORMER TREASURER
MAY BE INDICTED

Edgartown. Mass. Dec. 13.-For the first
time In the history OF Dukes county a spe-
cia sitting OF the grand jury has been
called TO convene here on Jan. /, 1907. The
purpose of this unprecedented step. II is
believed, is to investigate the alleged
shortage In the accounts OF former
treasure OF Cottage City.
An alleged shortage OF 5000 I'm the towns
accounts was discovered about two years
ago and was followed shortly after
wards by the treasurer going To New York
city. Since then two suits have been
brought in connection with the case.
At these hearings IL was intimated that
criminal proceedings would be brought
against tho former treasurer and IL is be-.
ieved that at tho coming special session
OF the grand jury an attempt will be made
TO have that official indicted.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-13

Does Chief Justice Douglas OF the state
supreme court contemplate retiring from
the bench next year?
Gossip at the state house today was
busy over the report that the chief jus
tee Will take advantage Of the new law
tC leave the bench early during the jan
uary session; but no actual conhrma tion
of the report could be obtained
Mr.. Justice Douglas has served l5 years.
He was elected May n. 1891. on the same
day the late Judge Fforatio Rogers was
chosen: and 1t Is under the amended act
which was passed TO permit Judge Rogers
ia retire n few years ago that Mr.. JUS
tice Douglas may retire,
This act Is a part OF chapter 1862 and
was passed at the December session, 1902,
as an amendment 90 section B. chapter
22l Of the General Laws, and reads as fol-
lows:
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-13
JUDGE DOUGLAS
TO STEP OUT?

sec ;. Whenever person shall have
held the office OF a Justice OF the supreme
court continuously for the period of 20
years. or whenever any justice OF said
court, having held such office continuous
ly for a period of 10 years. shall have
reached the age OF 90 years. he may re-
sign said office. and shall be entitled 10
Draw and receive his then salary during
his life"
II Chief Justice Douglas retires. the SUI
pIeme court may choose his successor as
chief justice or follow the usual course
OF elevating the Justice whose term Of
service has been the longest MI. Justice
Edward G. Dubois is next i'm line.
a member OF the superior court would
then have 10 be promoted 10 the upper
court chief Justice Sweetland is first
I'm line for promotion: but whether he
would care to accept the honor is an open
question.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-13
bELMONT'S VIEW
or INHERITANCE
TAX PROPOSITION

New York, Dec. 13.-August Belmont's
position as president of the National Civic
Federation, on the question OF The in
come and inheritance tax" was explained
at todays session by him. Mr.. Belmont
declared that his remarks OF yesterday
had been misinterpreted by the newspa-
pers.
Not that a tax on inheritance should
not be passed" .e said. but at II
should he done from the point OF view OF
just and wise taxation and on some eco
nomic grounds. That was all | meant to
convey"
Mr. Belmont then introduced VI. r. In
gals. chairman OF the Cleveland. Gin
ciunau, Chicago and St Louis railroad.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-13
1900 APPRENTICES
NOW AT NEWPORT

Nearly 1900 apprentice seamen are quar-
tored on the training, ship Constellation
a the Newport naval training station. Of
these. 700 constitute the draft for the At
lantic feet under Rear Admiral r. ID.
Evans. T. s. n
Half OF the draft will leave Friday
night for New York and the remainder
tho following night for Boston. Each sp-
prentice entitled TO leave will be granted
10 days. after which they will report on
beard the receiving ships at the Boston
and New York navy yards for transfer
to the feet. which sails about Christmas
for Hampton Roads on the winter cruise.
There will be almost 500 apprentice sea-
men left at the naval training station.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-13
BELIEVE VESSEL WAS
BURNED IN THE BAY

Digby. y. s.. Dec IA fire which APP
peared to be on board vessel In the Bay
of Fundy was plainly seen by residents
OF Freeport. Westport. Lory and Briar
Island last night, being visible from
Briar Island signal station for some time.
The steamer Westport started out TO give
any assistance that might be needed, but
Just after she left Grand Passage. the
fire spurted up more brilliantly than be-
fore, and then all wa", dark This final
flash had the appearance OF an explosion.
The steamer steamed about the bay for
some time. going three or four miles off-
shore. but found no trace OF any vessel
In distress.
A careful lookout is being maintained In
the bay today,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-13
INSIDE FACTS OF
BIG RUBBER DEAL

New York. Dec. ls-The inside history
OF the negotiations leading TO the conces-
sion OF immensely valuable rubber prop
critics I'm the Congo Free State by King
Leopold Of Belgium TO Edward Il. Aid
rich. son OF Senator Nelson ". Aldrich,
John u. Rockefeller, Jr., and their as
sociates is made public here today.
According 10 the statements made. the
whole transaction was part OF the Sc
cret plotting OF King Leopold 10 prevent
action by the United States government
tending TO put an end TO the atrocities In
the Congo Free State.
For nearly two years Leopold maintain
ed an expensive corps OF lobbyists In
Washington: and vet the tide OF senti-
ment I'm America against the continuance
OF an administration OF the Congo marked
by such atrocious crimes against human
ity rose steadily.
But King Leopold had a far better plan
for keeping the American congress mac
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-13
SUES BLEACHERY
FOR BIG DAMAGES

The taking OF testimony in the case oc
James Donaghey against the Dempsey
Bleachery and Dye works vas begun in
Judge Mumfords court today
Mr.. Donaghey seeks 10 recover $1,000
damages for injuries received while at
work for the defendant on April T. 1905.
He was suddenly called upon to do an
emergency Job not in the usual line OF his
work by boss named John McDade. Tho
ladder he used had no spikes IN the ends
and slipped, and he was badly hurt
James F. Murphy and Peter J. Quinn
represent the plaintiff. and Lewis A. Wa
terman l. counsel for defendant
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-13
l. s. WILLING To
PROMOTE REFORM
IN THE CONGO

London. Dec. 13.-Replying TO a question
IN tho house OF commons today, Foreign
Secretary Grey said that the government
at Washington had expressed a desire to
ccntribute towards the realization of re-
forms in the Congo. The summoning OF
an international conference. iowever,
vas rot specifically mentioned.
Secretary Grey added that the an
rcuucement received from the United
States was most cordially welcomed by
the British government Pending the de-
cision to which the government OF Bel
gium may soon arrive. IL was not neces-
sary TO say anything moro at present.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-13
Presidential Nominations.

Washington, Dec. l3.--The president sent
10 the senate today the following nomna-
tions:
Colonel. retired. TO he brlgadier gener-
al. retired. James +. Macklin.
Colonel, active list. 10 be brigadier gem
eral. retired. George +. Borden. 2ith In
fantry.
Colonel. marine corps. 20 be brigadicr
general on retired list. Robert l.. Meade
Postmasters: Rhode Island: J. Bateman,
Manville; A. w. Stedman. Wakefield.
Vermont: Georgia z. Lewis, North Troy.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-13
LAST
EDITION

tive. II was suggested 20 him BY Henry
wellington Wack. publicity agent OF the
kings lobby, in a communication from
Wack as follows:
open up strip OF territory clear
across the Congo State from east to west
the present concessionaires by the throat,
n necessary. and compel them TO share
their privileges with the Americans. In
this manner you will create an American
vested interest in the Congo which will
render the yeping OF the English agita-
tors and the Belgian Socialists futile"
King Leopold at once opened negotia-
magnates IN Wall street; men who make
and unmake representatives and senator's.
upon whose suggestion, not infrequently.
cabinet officers are chosen, and who have
more than once provided funds necessary
TO elect n favored candidate for president.
Continued on Page Eight)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-13
SUGAR TRUST
PAYS FINES Of
OVER s160,00O

New York. Dec. 13.--Fines aggregatiug
sI6s,0oo imposed upon the American Sugar
Refining company and the Brooklyn
Cooperage company in connection with
accepting rebates on sugar shipments,
were paid today.
This concludes the prosecution OF the
sugar company on the indictment return
ed by the United States grand jury after
long investigation.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-13
SCHOONER WRECKED;
CREW GOES ASHORE

Halifax, y s. Dec. l3.-The crew OF the
schooner Atlantic. wrecked on Goose
island of Isaac's Harbor resently. arrived
here today The vessel, which vas a 20
ton craft hailng from Ia Have struck
during a thick snow storm.
Her crew took 10 the boat and made a
landing after rowing for several hours.
The Atlantic was owned by the Atlantic
Fish company and was bound from Prince
Edward island for Halifax with a cargo
of POTATOES
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-13
FISHING SCHOONER
DAMAGED BY FIRE

Boston. Dec lathe fishing schooner
Rebecca was damaged 10 the extent Of
several hundred dollars by FIRE early to-
day as she lay moored az the end Of
Long wh9Ff
The fire is supposed 20 have started
from the stove and when IL was discov-
cred the malnsail was abaze. The Re-
becca Is a i9-ton schooner and is owned
I'm Boston.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-13
GENERAL ELECTRIC :.
STRIKERS ARE FIRM

Schenectady. n. Y, Dec. 13Eucouraged
oy tho declaration by one of the speakers
be available to carry on a fight "all win
ter" the striking members OF the Indus
trial workers of the world began today
the third day Of their struggle with the
General Electric company.
As only a small portion OF the union la
Dor men are affected by the walkout. the
situation is not regarded as serious here.
chc strikers are orderly.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-13
DECREASED BUSINESS
CAUSES SUSPENSION

ST Paul. MINI. Dec. 13-The Cummings
Commission company. one OF the largest
brokerage houses IN 81 Paul and Mime
spolls. suspended business today. Falling
on in business Is given as the cause of the
suspension. The company had branches
throughout Minnesota and tho Dakotas
end AZ Winnipeg Man.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-13
Coasters Collided

James Brown. IA years old. OF Howell
street. received severe cash in his back
late yesterday afternoon while coastlng
on Howell street. His sled came into coll
lision with that OF Milford Sidebottom OF
~ Camp street, IL years old.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-13
SHAFTS CONDITION
BECOMES CRITICAL

Tcheran. Persia. Dec. is-The condition
OF the shah took a decided turn for the
worse today. He lost consciousness az an
early hour and at 40 y. m. was stili un-
conscious His maje-ty's condition Is nov
regarded as being critical
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-13
TO TEST VALIDITY
OF SCHOOL LAW

San Francisco, Dec. 13.-Keichi Aoki. 10
years old, son OF a stall keeper. has been
selected by the United States as tho
plaintiff in the suits 10 be begun in the
state supreme court 20 test the validity
Of the action OF the San Francisco board
of education i'm providing for the segre-
cation OF japanese In the public schools
OF San Francisco
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-13
NEW PRESIDENT
OF SWITZERLAND

Rerne. Switzerland. Dec. 1S.-M Edouard
Muller. vice. president OF the federal coun-
ell was today elected president OF the
Swiss confederation. In succession 10 NJ.
T. Ferrer. whose term has expired
Dr. v. Brenner chief Of the department
Of police and justice. was elected vice.
president OF the federal council, succeed
ing NJ Muller.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-13
RAILROAD ADVANCES
WAGES OF EMPLOYEES

Scranton, Pa. Dec. 13.-General Supt
Clarke OF the Delaware Lackawanna and
Western railroad today announced 10
per cent increase in the wages Of all en-
ployes I'm the transportation department
of the company effective Jan. | next. This
affects 1000 persons.
The engineers, fremen and swtchmen
have already been granted 1o-hour day
and wage increase.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-13
TERRIFIC EXPLOSIONS
OCCUR AT WARSAW

Warsaw, Dec iS.-Two terrific explo-
sions, which were felt througf '-' the
city, occurred in tho Jewish quarter OF
Warsaw this afternoon. The extent Of the
damage has not yet been sscertained. and
the cause of the explosion is not known.
but is supposed 10 be due TO hidden stores
Of dynamite
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-13
Fractured His Leg.

Andrew Chadsey. s. years Of age, en-
ployed by the United states Finishing
company on Charles street, had his left
les fractured this noon while at work,
and was removed 10 tho Rhode Island
h, spitai
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-13
SUPREME COURT
DISM|SSES The
PATRICK APPEAL

Washington. Dec. lS.-Tho case OF Al
bert 7. Patrick convicted Of murder of
william Marsh Rice. and under sentence
OF death in the state OF New York. was
dismissed today in the supreme court or
the United States on motion Of his coun-
sci, ex-senator Landsey
IL is understood that the court took
this action In order 10 clear the way for
Gov. Higgins of New York to commute
Tatrick's sentence 10 life imprisonment
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-13
NO AGREEMENT ON
SHIP SUBSIDIES

Washington. Dec. 13.-The house commit
re- on merchant marine failed today TO
reach an agreement on a ship subsidy
bill -Four OF the Republican members
o. the committee expressed themselves rs
opposed to reporting any measure and
caucus OF the Republican members of tho
ccmmittee will be held tomorrow to con-
s.der the question.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-13
Grand Jury Reports Monday.

The grand jury will report 90 Judge Tan
nor on Monday next their findings In
about 80 cases. The jury Will have been
In session two weeks and will have done
sone speedy work.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-13
Sheehan Seeks New Trial.

Arguments for a new trial IN the case
OF Cornelius Sheehen vs. tho old Colony
Street Railway company were made be-
fore United States Judge Brown yesterday y
afternoon.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-13
KING OSCARS CONDITION
CAUSES ANXIETY

Stockholm. Dec 1s.-The health of King
Oscar Is again occasionlng some anxiety.
Yesterday symptoms of weakness of the
heart presented themselves. Ills Majesty
slept fairly well and feels somewhat bot
ter today but his pulse remains weak and
Irregular.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-13
TORPEDO BOATS
LEAVE NEWPORT

The submarine boats Porpoise and
Shark left Newport today in tow of the
tender Nina for the Brooklyn navy yard.
where they will undergo repairs.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-13
Collins OF Westerly Loses.

Judge Brown I'm the superior court today
heard and denied the petition Of the de-
fendsut for n new trial in the case Of
state VS. Albert " Collins who was con
victed Of Illegally selling liquor At Wcs-
tcriy.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-12-22
Changes on Lake shore.

There have been several changes in
the Lake Shore offices recently. j. w.
Daily. of Buffalo, has been appointed
general passenger agent with head
quarters, at Cleveland, to succeed A. j.
Smith, whose death occurred last Au-
gust. Mr.. Daily has been doing all the
work of the general passenger agent
since the beginning of the fatal illness
of former Agent Smith, last May. He
is thoroughly competent and his promo
ton is well deserved.
Another change In the Lake Shore
circles is that of the routes to be COW
cred by the travelling agents. C. s.
Rogers has been making the local d.
vision, with Detroit as his headquart-
ers. He made his report to w. G,
Knuttle recently appointed general
agent, with headquarters at Toledo,
Owing to the Inconvenience Of this ar
rangement, H. c. Carson has been put
on the local division, which extends
from Hillsdale to Toledo. Mr.. Rogers
last visit here was made yesterday
The new arrangement will greatly
facilitate the running of this division
in the general Offices
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-12-22
THE QUAKER WAY.

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