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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-02

The question OF VINO shall be selected
by the coming state Democrats conven-
ton OF the Democrats and Independents
for United states senator is by no means
decided.
The names OF Hon. Rathbone Gardner
and Congressman Daniel l.. d. Granger
are probably discussed more than those
q any others; but 1t may be stated that
the minds OF the party leaders are stiil
Open that no one Ia committed 20 either
OF these gentlemen or 10 any other pro,
posed candidate and that the matter will
not be determined until II has received
the most deliberate and thorough consid-
Grafton.
The leaders have been told by some that
20 propose any one who IL not a Democrat
will not meet the endorsement OF some
Democrats, who assert that neither Mr..
similar to his may be finally decided to
be the candidate most advantageous for
the Democratic party.
They say that the party is TO oppose
either Senator Wetmore or Col Colt, both
out-and- out Republicans. and that IL may
be thought best TO do this with a straight
Democrat.
Some Democrats, who have a high re-
gard for Mr. Gardner. say that II he
should be selected. IL might be felt by
some voters that the party was simply
opposing a Republican with a Republican.
and that the enthusiasm might thus be
weakened
The party leaders are carefully consider
ing the suggestions OF those who urge
that the Democratic party does not have
TO go TO the Republican party 10 get an
Independent candidate, as the Democratic
party includes men who are equally indie
pendent.
They are also giving due consideration
20 the arguments OF those who feel that
Mr. Garineriis In so absolutely out OF sym
pathy with every policy OF the Republi-
cans. and SO completely In harmony with
the Democratic policies in the interest OF
the people, that he can be considered in
no sense a Republican. and, II not act
ually n good Democrat in name at least
an independent whose every sympathy
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-02
INQUEST ORDERED
INTO Death Of
MRS. MUENTER

Cambridge. Mass. May Am inquest
into the\ death OF Mrs. Leone Muenter.
wife OF Erich Muenter. the German in
structor at Harvard for whom the police
are searching on the charge OF poisoning
Mrs. Auenter. was ordered today by Jus
tico Charles Almy OF the Third district
court aid is to be held next Friday.
The inquest was asked for by Medi al
Examiner William ID. Swan OF Middlesex
county who performed an autopsy upon
Mrs. Muenter and who claims TO I'VE
discovered evidences of arsenical poison
ing.
The disappearance of Miss Bertha
Muenter, sister of the missing instructor.
yesterday, which has myhthed ,he police.
was characterized today by Lawyer G.. A.
A. Pevey who has been retained for the
defence, as perfectly natural" Mr..
Pevey declared that IL was not a flight at
all. but merely a visit TO Chicago. not be-
cause she had heard from her brother but
because she had been made very by thu
questioning Of the police.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-02
CR|STY'S CHARGES
AGAINST MATTHEWS
Star Chamber Inquiry Begun This Afternoon Probably Will Be
Finished Before Goard AdjOwns, and Will Be Restricted
to Tho Specific Charges Filed and Material Facts Relating
Thereto, Though About GO Subponas for Witnesses Were
Issued TO Both Sides.

Before they go to bed tonigh. the po-
Zee commissioners will know al there is
TO be known in the matter OF Rev. A. b.
Cristy = charsCs against Chief o; Police
Frank a. Matthews and OF his defence
thereto.
Such at least. IL their intention; and
their purpose will be carried out unless
the time required for the taking OF testi-
mony shall prove TO be greater than could
be foreseen before the hearing was be-
guE.
Tomorrow afternoon. according TO the
purpose of the commissioners, the pub
ltc viii be given transcript OF the tes-
tlniony, unless the time required for Its
preparation should be insufficient
Whether at the same time the decision
Of the commissioners will be announced
OF course cannot be said, as no one knows
how protracted the hearing may be or
how much time may be required for their
consideration OF the case.
The commissioners did not permit either
Mr. Christy or Mr.. Matthews TO go outside
Of the specific charges filed by the former.
restricting the testimony TO the allega-
tons therein made and TO material facts
relating thereto, thus following the usual
course OF procedure In the courts.
The hearing was begun this afternoon
by the police commissioners at their
rooms in the police headquarters building.
at the conclusion OF the transaction OF the
regular weekly business OF the board.
The hearing was strictly private, only
the police commissioners. Mr.. Cr'isty.
Chief Matthews, stenographer and one
witness at a time being present.
. on the application OF both Mr., Cristy
and Chief Matthews. about 60 subpoenas
were issued in blank by the commission
ers. thus indicating the intention OF both
parties to go into the matter very thor
oughly.
1t is said. however. that some whose
testimony was desired could not be sub
poenaed. they having found IL to be con-
venient 10 be out OF town before the sher-
If called TO serve the summons
II is said that II will be brought OUT at
the hearing that before the charges of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-02

The Spring Valley Water company ex-
poets TO have the city water front supply
In commission within 10 days.
The United Railroads has already oper-
ated seven lines OF street cars and today
will cover nearly all sections OF the un-
burned district
The work OF inspecting chimneys is pro-
ceeding rapidly. The Inspectors are all
architects or builders and are donating
their services for the benefit OF house
holders. Every chimney left standing
In San Francisco will be thoroughly In
spected before any permits are issued
10 make fires indoors,
Many OF the larger factories left un-
harmed are starting up work with all the
rapidity possible under the circumstances.
AT the Union Iron Works 2300 men are
now employed, and tho management eX-
poets within a fortnight 10 have the full
equipment OF 1000 at work.
No damage was done 10 the three war
ships being built at the works for the
government. the cruisers California and
Milwaukee and the battleship South Dn-
kota The steamer City of Puebla. which
was sunk in the bay, has been raised.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-02

and is being repaired
Workmen are also engaged fixing the
steamer Columbia. which will be turned
on her side. The hulls OF the new
Hawaiian-American Steamship company's =
liners were perched about four feet 10
the south but were uninjured and only
need TO be replaced into position.
At conference held last night at Cen
eral Greely's headquarters. plans for re-
building the city OF San Francisco with
government aid was discussed. There
were present besides General Greely,
James ID. Phean. DR.. Edward r. De-
vine tfdtiyUr SChnIttZ and Secretary OF
Commerce and Labor Victor Metcalf
IL was because IL was thought Secretary
Metcalf might be able TO carry back 20
Washington a comprehensive idea OF the
need OF this city nd the ideas OF some OF
her leading men that the discussion was
held. No definite request was made. nor
was any plan of action fully outlined But
the hope was expressed that the govern
ment might be induced TO back the city
with bond issue OF 10000 90 or what
ever sum II needed
Continued on page Two.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-02
MYSTERY
HIN TED BY
FLOA TER

Officer F. Mclaughlin this morning
spied the body Of a man floating in the
liver about 60 feet Off short near the dock
at the foot OF South street
The officer called George Snow. who is
employed in the repair work on Point
street bridge. and had him put of in a
boat 10 bring the body ashore.
rope was passed about the body and
IT was towed TO the dock at the foot OF
South street
The police notified Medical Examiner
Perkins. and he ordered the body turned
over 10 Undertaken Monahan
The body was that OF n man about 40
years old feet inches in height weight
about l75 pounds, sandy moustache. and
dressed I'm dark trousers and vest with
heavy shoes and no coat.
In pocket weye found two pennies. but
nothing was discovered to afford clue
as TO the mans Identity.
He Is thought TO have been a seafaring
man. Across the left cheek was a livid
scar about two inches in length.
Until o'clock this afternoon the body
remained unidentified at Monahan's
undertaking rooms on Wickenden street
IL is thought the man may have been
ing schooner Eaglet. Capt Mccain In
command which arrived here Aprii 27
with brick for Manchester < Hudson and
put out yesterday.
stated that one OF the crew was dis
charged. and he thinks II was he who was
found in the river. although he is not at
Hll certain.
broke" the police think IL a case OF
suicide.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-02
made tomorrow.

The successor OF Count witte. Privy
Councillor Goremykin, was minister OF
the interior from 1896 TO 1899, and has
taken a prominent part in Russian polIti-
cal life. especially during the revolu-
tionary period OF the last few years.
The administration of NJ. Goremykin as
minister Of the interior was not marked
by any OF the harshness which had been
so prevalent during the administration OF
several OF his predecessors.
NJ Goremykln Is greatly interested in
agrarlsn ubjects and In April, 1906. En-
peror Nicholas appointed him chairman
OF the special commission formed I'm an
endeavor to stop the agrarian movement.
which was causing considerable disturb
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-02

San Francisco May 2Conditons of life gradually beco-
ing this city cleaning
preparation for rebuilding in the downtown section of the city
going rapidly.
Business being resumed by retail raden of descrp
throughout destroyed the The commission
firms located along the front doing thriving business
The receiving and dispensing of consgnnents running along
smoothly be expected under the circumstances.
Mayor Schmtz has announced that all time restrictions
lighting of dwellings will be removed today with suggestion
candles be exclusively until electricity
um for lighting purposes prohibited until the supply
restored
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-02
NATIONAL CONVICTION, OAR.
ELECT BOARD OF OFFICERS

Philadelphia, May 2-The National con.
vention, Daughters OF the Revolution
closed today. These officers were elected:
President, Mrs. ID. Phoenix Ingraham OF
New York: first vice president, Mrs. Ade-
line Fitz, Massachusetts; recording secre-
tary. Miss Minnie g. Helper. New York
corresponding secretary. Mrs. Caroline p
Heath. Massachusetts; treasurer. Miss
Mary a. Kent. Pennsylvania registrar,
Mrs. Mary Martin Casey. New York; his
torian. Mrs. Maria r. Daniels. Massachu-
setts; librarian. Miss Clara Il. Adams.
Massachusetts,.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-02

Mr.. Cristy had been filed with the police
commission, or before the police commis-
sion had any knowledge OF the fact that
Mr. Cristy had charges TO prefer, they
were set up I'm type I'm the Journal Office.
presumably for use in that paper or In
The Bulletin at the very time the charges
should be filed with the commissioners
1t is presumed that this evidence will be
introduced by Chief Matthews to show
the motive and animus OF Mr.. Cristy I'm
preferring the charges
Public indignation at the decision OF
the commissioners TO hold a star-chamber
secret hearing has not diminished: but
the publication of the testimony will OF
course serve i'm measure to satisfy the
popular demand.
The commissioners explain their deci-
sion In this matter by saying that II Is
according 10 precedent. as hearings OF
charges against members OF the police de-
partment are always held in private.
1t is urged. however, that never before
have changes been preferred against the
head OF the forces, or charges OF such Sc
rious import. been that, therefore. the
commissioners should have established
precedent and made the hearing public.
as both Mr.. Cristy and Chief Mathews de-
sired
1t was matter OF common gossip
about city hall today and among the
members of the police department that
the commission would -declde-tha-
charges not sustained.
When the reason for such a predic-
tion was asked, the common reply was
there's too much at stake in politics
to allow n decision adverse TO the
chief at this time. The Republican
machine, which is now solidly at his
back, simply can't afford an outcome
so certain to lead to even more dam
aging revelations on the eve OF CAM
paign in which the machine Is going
TO be at the worst disadvantage it
has been for many years"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-02
FOUR MEN DIE
AS RESULT Of
AN EXPLOSION

New York, May 2-Elght unconscious
men were taken out Of the McAdoo tun-
mel under the Hudson river. connecting
Jersey city and Manhattan Island today
after an explosion in the depths OF the
tunnel
Five OF them were removed 10 hospi-
tails In Jersey City and four were not ex-
pected 10 recover The explosion was
supposed TO have been caused by gas
Five men who were unhurt in the tunnel
brought the unconscious men to the sur
face
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-02
RECKLESS AUTO
DRIVER FINED
TWICE TODAY

John Morris. who was arrested yester-
day afternoon on Dorrance street after
knocked a boy down and ran full tilt into
trolley post. the collision wrecking the
front OF the machine but not unseating
the driver, was in court this morning
First he was fined 81 and costs FOR
costs in the Sixth district court for not
displaying on the machine the 1ls-inch
figures required by law
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-02
St Petersburg May aThe resignation of Count Wte pre-
mer has been accepted He will be succeeded by M Goremn
former minister Of the interior
The official of the change the cabinet will
,,aIaA

ances in the Caucasus NJ Goremykln
worked industriously with the commits
sion.
But the question was so vast that up
TO the present no definite report has been
made blythe a4tl4aa.sA-4
was rumored in October, 1906 that a
measure had been drafted providing for
the distribution of state lands TO the peas
ants on easy terms. For the las. two
months NJ. Goremykin has been mentioned
several times as likely TO succeed Count
Witte as premier
During NJ. Goremykln's administration
OF the interior department many interest,"
ing events happened. including the coro-
Continued on page -Four.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-02
RECEIVER APPOINTED FOR
AMERICAN RESERVE BOND co.

Chicago. May 2-Application for a re-
ceiver for the American Reserve Bond
company was granted today by Judge
Bethea in the federal court The West
ern Trust and Savings bank was appoint
cd receiver in bonds OF $4,000. The appli-
cation for the receiver was made by Writ
e. Humphrey, United States commissions
er.
The company has already been stopped
from doing business In Massachusetts,.
Rhode Island and Connecticut and has sor
some time been under investigation by :hs
postal authorities.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-02
AUTOMOB|L|ST
SHOWED A BIT
Of HUMANITY

John Perry was knocked from his bi-
cycle at me corner OF Washington and
Eddy streets last night by collision with
an automobile driven by Henry Langstaff
81 Althea street.
Perry received injuries to his right ankle
and was taken TO DR.. Brugs office. 179
Washington street. and from there TO his
home In Thornton. by Mr.. Langstaff in h7s
automobile
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-02
osTBY HEIRS CONVEYED PROPERTY

The heirs OF the late Lizzie NJ. ostby
have conveyed TO Eta A. Wendelschaefer
OF this city and Helen NJ. Farwell of
Warwick lot Of land with a dwelling
house and a barn on the northeasterly
corner OF Waterman ana Wayland avenue
for $4,000
The heirs are Englehart G Ostby. Har-
old W Ostby. Ralph c. ostby and Ray
mond f. Ostby.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-02
NO INDICTMENT FOUND IN
HACKETT MURDER CASE

August, Me. May 2.-The grand
Jury OF the superior court. after ex-
amining IL persons In It's investiga-
tion of the murder OF Miss Matte
Hackett at Readneld last August,
failed TO find an Indictment against
any person. The jury reported at
IL am. today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-02
DYNAMITE PLANT WRECKED
AND FOUR MEN KILLED

Stockholm, Sweden, May .. Every
building of the dynamite factory near
vinterviken. belonging to the Nitro
Glycerine company was destroyed today
by an explosion. Four men were killed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-02
NEW YORK HAS NEW
COMMISSIONER
Of INSURANCE

Albany. N Y, May 2.-Otto Kelsey or
Genesso. hitherto comptroller of the state
OF New York. today was appointed by
Gov. Higgins superintendent OF insurance
in place of Francis Hendricks. whose term
has expired. The nomination was con
firmed in the senate without opposition.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-02
JAY GOULD WINS IN COURT
TENNIS CONTEST AT LONDON

London, May 2.--Jay Gould OF Lake
wood, N. j.. in the amateur court ten
mis- championship contests at the
Queens club today defeated V. W.
Yorke by 80.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-02
BICYCLE RIDER STRUCK BY
LIGHTNING AND KILLED

North Tonawanda, n. Y. May p
While sitting IN a lumber shanty at
Bellingers docks early today, Benja-
min Cleveland, well-known bicycle
rider. was struck by lightning and in
stantly killed. Ten other men were
severely injured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-02

Red Cross, has discontinued it's direct
work
At the Mayors once.
Wsnskuck NJ. F. church, SSH.
Albert +. Possner, IS.
Members OF the Greystone Social
club $3.50.
CONTINUED on Page Two)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-02

London. May AT NEWMARKET 40
Say the 1000 guineas stake for entire
colts and 1llies foaled In 1903. dis
lance one mile, was won by Gorgos.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-02

An "ad" may not bring results
today, but the mental picture OF
your name and business 10 upon
the brain OF the daily reader.
When the time comes that your
wares or help is wanted the pro-
spective purchaser will remember.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-06-20

instruct the British consul to investigate
conditions. He so thoroughly confirmed
the reports of atrocities that through
the British government a commission
was appointed Sept. 1904, by Leopold,
two OF the three members being bis own
subjects. Their coming was known so
long in advance that everything could
be put in a condition favorable for
investigation and witnesses gotten out
of the way. Nevertheless the reports of
cruelty were confirmed, although the
government was exonerated from
responsibility. Cutting off of hands was
claimed to be an ancient custom of the
natives, the rubber tax was not con-
sidered unjust and the labor tax was
approved OF. Most of the abuses were
traced to the use of native foremen.
But there is no doubt that Leopold has
failed to rule in accordance with the
laws OF God and humanity. The King
of Belgium has become the largest dealer
in rubber in the world and at what cost
The Congo state has become at the same
time the largest slave dealer in the world.
1t has forced $4,000 men into military
service and it has caught and forced
thousands more into involuntary
servitude.-[ E. A. D. in The Vermont
Missionary.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-06-20

The fund that was raised to take the
graduating class of the Montpelier high
school to Washington, but which proved
insufficient, will be distributed as ma
iority of the class votes. 1t is thought
S25 will be turned into the treasury OF
the athletic association and $50 will be
given to the school to put into tennis
court. A portion OF the fund will also
be used in giving picnic in honor of
Miss Martha Hazen, one OF the retiring
teachers.
Chelsea is the first town in the state
this year to plan an Old Home week
celebration. The association at its
annual meeting elected E. D. Burns,
president. H. o. Bixby, vice president and
]. M. Comstock, secretary. Letters
were read from {. l. Hood OF Lowell,
Mass, Col. c. S. Emery OF Newport, and
DR.. G. d. Heimer OF New York, all OF
whom were anxious tor a celebration
this year that they might renew
old acauaintances. They also volun-
teered assistance in financial way.
George A. Warner, one of the foremost
men OF Dandy. was killed and Fremont
Winship a teamster. broke leg and an
arm by the falling OF a lotion derrick
which was used to load immense blocks Of
marble on freight cars at Dandy, last
week. The derrick was at loading
station used by the Vermont Marble Com
pany and Norcross Brothers. Warner was
struck in the head by the derrick and
died Immediately. Winship was hit by
an iron guy rope. Warner was superin-
tendent OF loading. He leaves widow.
The case of S. D. Wilson against P. w.
Clement $4,000 SANDER suit in which
plaintiff in United States District court
recently recovered $1,000 will be taken
to the higher court. Max l.. Powell, at
torney Tor the plaintiff, received Wednes-
day a copy of the defendants exceptions.
which are to contain portions of evidence
and certain parts OF the charge OF Judge
| H. H. Wheeler. There will be a hearing
soon in the United States Circuit court
at New York.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-06-20
VERMONT NEWS.
Merrill Hall a. Burlington.

The corner stone OF Morrill, Hall. the
gift of the State to the University of YER
mont and the State Agricultural College
in honor of Senator Justin S. Morrill,,
who was the father of the agricultural
colleges of the country, will be laid by
Governor Bell Tuesday afternoon, June
26. at o'clock. Addresses will be made
by the Governor, by Hon. Ernest Hitch
cock. state forestry commissioner, and
others. The building will be located
most advantageously on the newly pur.
chased Allen property adjoining the Uni
versity campus, and will tor all time have
the right OF the main line of the Univer-
sity buildings. The University trustees
cordially invite Vermonters in general to
attend not only this special feature OF
the commencement festivities, but all of
the commencement exercises.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-06-20
Freight Wreck at Newport.

An attempt on the part OF the crew OF
an extra freight from Sherbrooke to
reach Newport station before the S o clock
mail train resulted Wednesday morning in
one OF the worst wrecks on the Passump-
sic division of the B. & Nd. in a long term
of years. AS the engine which was
drawing out the freight, entered the cut,
near the Memphremagog driving park,
the pilot caught under switch rod and
the whole machine was almost INSTANTLY
buried under four cars loaded with copper.
BY some means engineer Richerby, fireman
Byers and brakeman McCaffrey escaped
with bruises and slight scalds. The
wrecking crew was soon on the scene,
but owing to the location OF the wreck
and the character of the merchandise in
the cars, found the work OF clearing the
tracks difficult.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-08-30

Miss Beulah Denison will close her school at Cypress Valley this week. The directors are highly pleased with the work of the session. -