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Mr.. William c. Newell of Spring
field, Mass, is spending August with
his family who are here at "Justa-
mere" cottage.
Miss Rieta Harris Is visiting a col
lege friend, Miss Louise Fuller Of
Bath at Popham Beach.
Mrs. ]. H. Carmichael and daugh-
ter of Springfield, Mass, are at Capt.
John Hamilton's house for the month.
Mrs. Gideon Wells of Springfield
and her son are spending the re-
mainder of the summer at the Hami,-
ton Villa.
Mr.. and Mrs. George II. wyman and
family have been at their cottage at
the South end of Chebeague. for
week.
Miss Eta Hathaway Thompson of
Woodfords is a guest of Miss Helen
Wyman at Chebeague.
Mrs. Louisa J. Estey and Miss Kate
NJ. Estey of Roslindale. Mass. are
visiting Mrs. Asher G. Kinds at her
Chebeague home.
Mr.. Arthur I. Corser and family of
Portland are at the Grey cottage,
West End.
r. 8. Davis Co., of Portland carry
the best things In homefurnishings.-
Adv.
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Mr.. Smith and sons, George and Kan
thus Smith, Jr., are devoted to sailing
and hardly a day passes without find.
ing them cruising along the islands OF
the bay in their naptha launch, which
when not in service is ready at an.
Choir at the cove near their property.
Mr.. Charles Gilman of Lewiston
joined his wife who has been here for
some time with a lady friend at their
cottage Sea Cliff on Maiden Lane.
Mr.. Gilman has already made several
short visits here during the past two
months.
Miss Nellie Tolman of Worcester.
Mass, who has been with her parents
during their vacation at their summer
cottage, Is at present guest at the
Seaside cottage where she will re-
main for two weeks. Her parents
cottage Is rented for the remainder of
this month.
Rev. Mr.. Thorp and wife of Spen.
Ger, Mass, are here at the Denny cot
tage on Summer Hill for the remain.
der of this month. Rev. Mr.. Throp
Is pastor OF the Congregational
church In Spencer and is here on our
island to rest after a year OF active
church labors.
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ISLAND STEAM ERS.
HARPsWELL STEAMBOAT co.
Portland Pier.
In Eject June Is, 1906.
hARPSwElL DIVISION.
From Portland GoIno E.s<


From Portland. Going East.
Leave Portland. 100000 a. m, $50,
30 p. m Sunday. s.ls. lo.ls a. m. TACO.
Leave Long Island. 7.es. 1925 a. m.
l.ss. SIS p. m. Sunday. $40. 1910 a. m.
Leave Long Island ,E.., Enn 7.s
1876 a. m. Eos. s.a5 p. N. sunSay. $50 So.
Issss j &l;sis sS E Go. Go
Leave a Gin Island p MS rs 1oss a. M.
sa Gaeas G aGsS ls a sSs.
iasS. mo a. M, IS sas p P mn m, Sunday
SIS; ii:,s a. m. ss5. s:ss p m. nfsS Sunday.
. Leave u SCUM g harp.xsn; $50: m.e
Lave s Bailey I; m island. .s.ss. .,,.ss a. M.
::iiio a. m .i 3 M .ss sunday pe n.y. arrive
Arrive orrs Island. s.ls a. m. 12.15.
'40 2G 70 p po mi ssns aSina sS %. 3 M
Leave orrs Island. SO Us a. m. 1.so.
bssve asIlsy ISLAND s Ssas:s
Leave South Harpsweii; Sis. $50 a, m.
BIZ Bliss t a. m 3. 81 sss D: sunday nm. ss'' s''
Leave Littiefeid's. CT. chebeague. $40.
19.iS a. m. go $50 p. m. Sundays. $50.
Leave jerks Ct. chebeague. $50. 1925
2. m. 2.4o, 40 3. m. Sunday. 700 a. m,
i Leave M Gin lin lsia md 100 1885 a. m $50
$50 p. m. Sunday. 40 a. m. 1910. 4.3o
y. m.
Leave Little chebeague. Ills. c1o.5o
q. m. C3.o5. C5.o5 p. m. Sunday, C7.25
Q. m. C12.25, GAS p. m.
Leave Long Island, East End. 40.
1o-55 a m, $40. $40 p. m. Sunday, $50
Leave Long Island. 40. 11.o5 a. m.
800. so p. m. Sunday, 7.4o a. m, 12.4o
Arrive Portland. 500. 11.4o a. m. $50.
500 p. m. Sunday, $40 a m. LILO. lao.
BIS, $50 p. m.
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For Little and Great Diamond Islands,
1refethens and Evergreen Landings
peaks lsland) and Ponce's Landing
12.15, LIS, 2.15. BIS. 400. $50. 6.15. 100
r. m.
a-Tuesdays and Saturdays this trip
will leave thirty 500 minutes later.
BAT the close Of the performance at
the Gem Theater.
c. w. T. COOLING. General Manager.
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hotel
and fei
plant two hundred foot Only
e
grounds Plenty Of application n
L. Hamilton, Proprietor, Ne = ~ff"' AZ
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expected Saturday at the Island View.
They are old friends Of Mr.. L. F. Ham.
ilton and have come regularly every
year since he started.
Mr.. John Hay and Miss Louise Hay
OF Boston are visiting at the F.. w.
Phipps cottage having arrived Satur.
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cHEeEAGUE ISLAND.

Continued from Page I'D
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-15
MRS. BOYD MAKES
ESCAPE FROM
A SAN|TOR|UM

Boston, Oct. IA vigorous search was
instituted by the police OF this city and
vicinity today for Mrs. Byron Boyd, wife
of Byron Boyd. secretary OF state or
Maine, and daughter OF Congressman Ed
wr c. Burleigh OF Maine. who escaped
from a private ssnitorium in Brookline
Saturday night.
Nj. Boyd had Observation-Disclosures foy
some time, as a result of a severe surgi-
cal operation perfor in Washington
last winter. Failing to recover fully, she
went To a private sanitorium at the cor
ner OF Boylston street and Chestnut Hill
avenue in Brookline last June. where she
was being treated for nervous prostration
brought on as q result OF the operation.
Mrs. Boyd, IL is believed, walked out Of
the institution shortly after returning
frcm drive late Saturday afternoon.
unnoticed by any OF the hospital en-
ployes She was last reported at Read
ing, where woman answering her de-
soription was given shelter at the home
OF a prominent physician I'm that town
Mr.. Boyd has been summoned to Boston
IN aid In the search.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-15
TOWN Of SHELDON
BENEFICIARY Of
DEAD BURGLAR

Sheldon, VT, Oct. 15-After erecting
monument over the grave OF an unknown
burglar who was killed here year ago,
paying burial expenses and probate court
fees, this town seems in a fair way 10 be
enriched by the sum of $500, which sum
constitutes the residue Of his estate.
- The administrator George -Stehbins.
asst seectman. has just filed the report
of his stewardship for the year. which
has elapsed since the unknown cracksman
met his death while i'm the pursuit Of his
calling.
According TO the report the sum Of Sis.
20 was found on the body of the dead man
and or this amount $500 still remains
This residue, unless an heir 10 the estate
appears will be held in trust by the town
for II years, the town meanwhile having
the use OF IT, and at the expiration of
that period the sum becomes the proper
~ OF the town.
No positive clue 10 the Identity ~ the
burglar has been discovered. though in
formation received several months after
his death led the authorities 10 believe
that he was Connecticut Billy" n
cracksman who was known also under
other names. The man was shot early on
the morning Of oct. 1S, 1905, by Eugene M.
Trudeau, a clerk in a store which the man
was trying TO rob on the monument
erected by the administrator over the
burglars grave i'm the village cemetery
appears the inscription: Unknown man
shot in Jennson & Gallups store while
burglarizing the safe on the night of Oct.
13, 1905"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-15
STRIKE" GILLIAN
LOSES WIFE BY
ALCOHOLISM

Annie Gillian, wife OF the notorious
Strike Gillian" was found dead I'm her
room in Mrs. MargG>et Gallagher's board
ing house, 2s5 South Main street, at $50
this morning.
She was last seen alive on Saturday
night by the housemaid to whom Mrs.
Gillian said. Pm dying; notify my sister"
Mrs. Gillian had been drinking heavily
for some time, II Is said. and her bed was
surrounded with empty bottles, her death
being ascribed TO alcoholism which ag-
grsvated an old ailment
Strike" Gillian is a well-known char
acter, who is said TO have been released
from the state workhouse about two
weeks ago on bail furnished by a First
ward politician said TO be in the plumb
ing business
The Gillian woman was about as years
old. was Of Scotch descent and was a
restaurant kitchen helper
Valanarane Rodrogues aged 46. died
this morning at his lodging place, 292
South Water street. this forenoon in the
presence of his friend, Manuel Spencer.
Death was due 10 consumption
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-15
FOUR CONTRACTS
AWARDED FOR
FIRE STATION

The committee on city property this
noon awarded the contracts for the pro-
posed FIRE station at Point and West Cliff
ford streets
The general contract went to William
Williams for s4l.S3O. the electrical con
tract to the Boston Electrical company
for S55i the plumbing contract 10 Graham
Brothers for s25a5: and the heating con-
tract to the Allen Fire Department Sup.
ply company for 1887.
There were lve proposals for the gen.
eral contract. four for the heating con.
tract, and three for the electrical con
tract
A number OF thebidders failed 10 have
the required check accompany their pro-
posals. and thereby disqualified them
selves
The committee is satisfied with the re-
suit, having estimated that the entire cos,
would be $4,000. which proved TO be 1919
less than the actual cost.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-15
.BRAYTON SLATE GOES
THROUGH AS ORDERED

Eleventh Representative-George l..
Pierce.
Twelfth Waldo NJ.
Place.
or the above candidates only two were
present i'm the building while the caucus
was celebrating. They were Jacob A.
Eaton of the Third ward and Colonel w.
NJ. F. Bowen OF the Second ward
The formal meeting of the delegates was
held al 4 o'clock this afternoon in the
Fountain street station. Sixth district
court room. where the nominations were
perfunctOrily ratified In convention,
None OF the Republicans who gathered
at either meeting pretended 10 have the
slightest notion concerning the identity of
the Republican who will be trotted out
as the candidate for mayor. Gen. White,
when asked who the candidate is to be,
said: You have got as good a guess as |
have"
A politician who had just arrived from
the actual party headquarters in the Ban
igan building. said. "If | am not very
much mistaken. the candidate will be the
man Gen. Brayton wants. I would not be
surprised IL II is Henry w. Lipptt"
The Democrats have not vet decided
but Hon. Patrick J. Mccarthy is said by
some TO be coming rapidly to the fore,
and some signs are taken to indicate that
the nomination lightning may strike him.
He's no political Ajax. and would un-
douhtedly run IL he is requested to do so
There is also considerable talk Of nam
ing John p Beagan OF the Second ward,
who is also a strong man and could he
elected easily, IL is claimed James II.
Thurston, too, has friends among the del
egates: and s-nuiy-thing troubling the
leaders is the necessity of making
choice from a number of men. any one OF
whom Is regarded as sure Of winning IL
nominated.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-15
TONS
Of COTTON SEED
BADLY DAMAGED

New Orleans. oct. 15.--The Times Demo
crat this morning says: The present sit
uation in reference to cotton seed is wich-
out parallel in the history of Southern ag-
riculture and manufacture.
-A At the lowest calculations, tot0,oV1 tons
OF cotton seed, which have already been
ginned. or are TO be ginned, within the
next 80 days, have been so damaged from
the excess cf moisture. germination OF the
seed in the open boil and frost. that no
one can even approximately place vdlu-
alton on these million tons.
The iinpossiblity OF naming a fatr price
for this damaged seed seemed likely to
Increase d'scord between planters dli ola
mills. leading TO the throwing away ol
enormous quantities OF the seed OIL the
one hand and on the other hand to pur-
chase OF large quantities by mill mana
gers at prices which mean ruin TO their
companies.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-15

was made and the witness, after stating
that he was superintendent OF the Lima
diviion Of the company, gave the geo
graphical bounds Of this division.
Mr.. 'Brien described the process or
gathering the oil from the producers
tanks which hold from 60 TO 100 barrels
each from where the oil is run into stor-
age tanks, In the several counties, COM
prising the Lima division. the company
has between 500 and GOO storage tanks
each of which holds about 10000 barrels.
on the west OF the division, the connect
ing line with tsst Of the company is the
Indiana Pipe Line company.
Although Attorney Phelps said IT was
we'll known that the Indiana Pipe line
ran TO the refinery at Whiting. Ind, the
witness said he had never been to Whit
ing and could not testify from knowledge.
There was also an eastern connection
for the lines OF the Buckeye, but witness
could give no details.
Continued on page Six)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-15
FR0LIC FITTED
FOR BIG FIGHT
Collector Gardiner Finds Board Evidences of Preparation for
Desperate Resistance Any Who Sought Board Smuggers
Yacht and Also Important discriminating Evidence

The Frolic which is tied up at a South
Water street dock, proves TO have been
well provided with means OF defence.
Port Collector Gardiner says there has
been found on the vessel a veritable ar
senal i'm which was valuable 44-calibre
12-cartrdge magazine rife a double-bar-
relied shotgun and revolvers; and the pre-
sumption is that these arms were not
only designed To keep the Chinese passen-
gers i'm subiection, but also TO fight off
any boat crews who might try to board
the schooner through too much curiosity.
Collector Gardiner has also found on the
schooner many kilograms and papers
which tend TO shed important additional
light on the mission OF the schooner and
TO fasten responsibility on certain per-
sons. but their exact language he de
clines TO give out for publication at this
time.
The owner OF the Frolio is said TO have
fed from the country. II apprehended he
will be arrested and brought 10 this city.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-15

The Republicans Of Providence this
afternoon renominated their old assembly
ticket with the exception OF Albert Rob
erts, who has removed to Cranston. In
his stead Jacob A. Eaton OF the Third
ward was named.
A ten-minute caucus was held this
morning in the Butler Exchange annex
70 the nominal Republican headquarters
where about 30 delegates gathered,
They were called 10 order by High
Sheriff Hunter c. White. Boss Brayton's
agent. who years ago promised to re-
tire from politics., and Richard w Jen-
niugs, Governor Utter's secretary. read
the roll.
Colonel Charles II Child was chosen
chairman and Or Harry w Kimball sec
rotary. Boss Brayton's slate was then
put through as follows:
For Senator-William A. Morgan.
First resentative-Thomas r. Man
Second Representative-w william NJ. +.
Bowen.
Third Representative-Jacoo A. Eaton
Fourth Representative-Georg w.
Estey.
Fifth Representative-Jesse T. Eddy,
Ir.
Sixth resentative-Herbert w Rice
Seventh Representative - Arthur w
Dennis
Eighth Representative-Hen c. Cor
ron.
Ninth Representatives. Fred Gibson
Tenth Representative-Chr l.
Holden.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-15
HEARD TESTIMONY TO
SUPPORT WALKER WILL

The taking of testimony in behalf of the
instrument offered as the last will and
testament of Gen William r. Walker
was begun before Judge Mumford and
jury this forenoon.
Sieber Edwards in his opening address
TO the jury called attention TO the fact
that the disputed will did not make as
generous provision for w Howard Wal
ker as did one made in 1895 when IL is ad-
mitted Gen. Walker was OF sound and
disposing mind.
Mr. Edwards read the testimony of
James N Nicely, witness al the pre-
vious trial, who has since died. Gen.
Walkers second wife was a niece of Mr..
Neeleys wife. Mr. Neeley told of visiting
Gen Walker frequently during the last
months OF his life and finding his mind
10 be strong.
number of prominent men gave testi-
mony favorable to the claims of the pro-
ponents of the will
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-15

The arrested members OF the crew of
the schooner yacht Frolc, which snug
gled AZ Chinese into this city from St.
Johns, n. F.. last week, may be tried in
this city before Judge Brown OF the Unit
ed States district court instead OF being
taken TO Boston, where the agents OF the
government in that city were disposed 10
have them put on trial on the charge or
conspiracy
That plan had 10 await the approval Of
United States District Attorney Wilson
OF this district, who returned from his
vacation this morning, and after two
hours conference with Port Collector Gar
diner came 10 the conclusion that the
prisoners should be tried in this city on
charges OF having violated the federal
law. which forbids the immigration Of
certain classes Of Chinese.
II was stated this morning that steps
TO arraign the prisoners who were in
charge OF the Frolic on such charges
would be taken at once.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-15

Findlay o. Oct. 15.-The trial Of the
StSandard oil company of Ohio for al
legged conspiracy against trade was re
sumed today.
II is the intention OF the prosection TO
occupy the day with witnesses who are
connected with the Standard or its al
legged constituent companies. The trial
attracted few persons today.
John O'Brien Of Lima, o, superintend
ent OF the Buckeye Pipe Line company.
was put on the stand Immediately after
the opening. When asked what was his
business, the witness appealed 20 the
court
He said the answer would tend 70 in
criminate him and asked for immunity
from further pros ecution.
Attorney Phelps for the defense re-
marked: "Well, ! guess we will have to
make him imA1une." and the court or
dered the witness 70 answer questions.
This order extends the immunity. No
more objection 10 answering questions
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-15

at meeting of the Goddard cam
palgn committee. held this day, ii was
unanimously decided as follows:
THAT, as under the resolution OF the
convention by virtue of which this COM
mitteo was organized. its powers are
limited to sect ing. by all honorable
means. the election of members of the
NEXT general assembly who will vote for
Col. Goddard for United States senator,
therefore, II can present through its ac-
tion nominations and Endorsements. on
the official ballot, of candidates for the
general assembly only. and request the
voters in the various cities and towns,
where the Lincoln party caption is not
used on the official ballot, to support the
candidates named by the Democratic or
ganizations Of such towns.
1T desires. however, TO empha tically
record itself a believing that every mem
ber of the Lincoln party owes It to him
self TO vote for those candidates only
who are free from the control or sup
port of the Brayton machine.
WILLIAM L. HODGMAN, Chairms n.
JOHN DORAN, Treasurer,
CHARLES SISSON,
JAMES II. HIGGINS.
FRANK B. REYNOLDS.
SAM Fl. BULLOCK, Secretary"
The resolution adopted when the Lin
the committee TO this course OF action
reads as follows:
Resolved, That the chairman be and
hereby Is directed to appoint a committee 2
OF FIVE citizens with power to enlarge its
membership. TO carry out the purposes Of
this convention and TO take such honor
able means as IL may deem expedient 10
secure the election OF members of the
next general assembly. who will favor, II
elected. Robert II I. Goddard for United
States senator"
The ratification meeting AT Infantry hall
tomorrow evening is expected TO be one
OF the largest and most enthusiastic ever
held i'm the state.
Beside Col Goddard. the speakers will
include Mayor James IT. Higgins OF Paw
tucket. Democratic candidate for COVER
nor. Hon. Rathbone Gardner. Democrat
ic-Independent candidate for state sena-
tor from Providence; Hon u. L. u Gran.
ger. Democratic candidate for congress: /:
ex-Cov. l.. F. G. Garvin. candidate for
congress in the Second district; Edward
NJ. Sullivan Democratic candidate for at
torney general: and Col. p. VI. Quinn of
warwick, former chairman OF the Demo
cratic state committee.
Judge Frank f.. Fitzsimmons chairman
of the Democratic state central commit
tee will preside
All leading Democrats seen today we're
highly pleased with the actions Of the
Lincoln party committee.
we could not ask any more. nor be
content with any less" said one gentle
man who occupies high position I'm the
Democratic party councils. When the
Lincoln party advises the people ot the
state TO vote against all candidates who
are controlled or supported by Brayton
II actually advises the support OF all tn,
Democratic candidates and the defeat o
every Republican candidate: but. whethe'
such advice had been given or not, tha
would have been the course which ever,
patriotic citizen Of the state would hav,
taken I'm the present crisis"
THE talk Of some candidates being un
willing 10 run on the Democratic Assem-
bly, ticket IL all nonsense said Richard
r. Comstock. 1T IL merely characteristic
Of the lying policy The Colt-Peuy organ
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-15
NO TAKING Of
PHOTOGRAPHS
ON SUNDAYS

Fitchburg, Mass. Oct. 15.-Citizens of
Fitchburg cannot have their pictures
taken on Sunday according to notice
which has been sent out by Chief cf Po-
lice David w. Tinsley to proprietors Of all
photographs studios under his jurisdic-
tion.
Many working men whose hours on
week days prevent their sitting for pict-
ures have been accustomed to posing on
Sundays. Chief Tinsley declared this TO be
in violation OF the blue laws and rs
sued his prohibitory notice.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-15
MINOR CRIMINAL MATTERS
HEARD BY JUDGE TANNER

Judge Tanner disposed of the following
criminal cases today;
Joseph Ivens, indicted for an assault
with a dangerous weapon on Rose Kutros
fined $50 and costs.
Archie Bessie for assault on James
whalen of North Providence; sentence
deferred during good behavior.
Demenico SALVATORE. for breaking and
entering the shop of Luigi Mainella and
stealing two loaves OF bread. three pounds
of ham and some nateAas4=Was placed on
probat tion.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-15
TWO OWEN ESTATE SUITS
HAVE NOW BEEN SETTLED

Two suits brought against the estate OF
the late Franklin p. owen have been set
tied by his daughters and executrices
through Willis =. Richardson.
One was brought by Trase V. Mainz.
for whom Mr.. owen recovered 2 verdict
Of about Si2, 900 In a famous breach Of
promise suit She asked for $4,000. but
received much less.
The other was instituted by Lloyd r.
Rounds. who sought $4,000 because Mr..
owen discharged an attachment on Ger
tain stock In the Providence and Dan
ielson Railway company.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-15
BOSTON FIRMS
SECURE ISSUE
OF CITY BONDS

Estabrook & Co and r. l.. Day g. Co.
both Of Boston. were found this noon to
be the highest bidders for the $650.O'o
city loan on per cent. 30-year god
bonds, their Joint bid Of 105.54 for the
full amount securing them the award.
The finance committee received II pro
posals, II OF which were for the full
amount and three for portions.
OF the amount. 100000 is for the high
way loan and sS50,O0O for the sewer loan.
The bonds will be dated Nov. /. 1905,
will become due Nov. /. 1895, aud will
bear interest at the rate OF per cent
payable semi-annually in May and NO
vember
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-15
MICHEL ADJUOeEO BANKRUPT

Giuseppe Michel whose grocery bust
ness was recently placed In the hands Of
a receiver was adjudged bankrupt by
Judge Brown IN the United states court
this morning The petition of Receiver
John A. Tillinghast to sell wagon, horse
and harness belonging 10 the bankrupt
was granted.