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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08
FEATURES OF The LATEST
CANADIAN RIVER BILL

Toronto. Ont, May S-The feature OF
the power bill introduced by the govern
ment in the provincial legislature last
evening. Is the appointment of perlna-
nent commission 10 apportion the cost OF
transmitting electric current among mu-
inequalities which decide 10 go into the
scheme.
The commission will negotiate with the
development companies for supply 10
meet the stated demands. III the COM
panies are reasonable In their prices, con-
tracts will be entered into. In case these
prices are not satisfactory, the commis-
sion will have power TO erect develop
ment plant or appropriate.
The prices OF power at the point OF
development will be same 20 all. no mat
ter what amount OF power may be used;
the cost OF transmission will depend upon
the amount and the distance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08
MUCH INTEREST IN SESSION
OF KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Worcester Mass, May s.-Interest. I'm
tho annual convention OF the Massachu-
setts council knights OF Columbus. which
convened In this city today, centered IN
the contest which Is being made to elect
a new state deputy
Deputy Joseph &. Pelleter OF Boston,
who is the presiding officer at the conven-
tion. is not a candidate Tor re-electIoh,
and the delegates II is said are divided In
their support OF +. j. Buckley and j. #.
Horgan, both OF Boston. Aside from the
contest for state deputy. the selection OF
deIegates 10 the national convention.
which will be held at New Haven. Conn,
was expected to bring out several candi-
dates
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08
MILITIAMEN DINE0 AND
HEARD SEVERAL SPEAKERS

Members OF Companies f and +, Sec
ond regiment. TO the number OF about
100, last evening enjoyed a joint sup
per In Dimond hall, and afterward lis
Tened -te-aH- address -on-held service
by Mai. Charles w. Abbot.
other guests included Col j. ". Nc
Gam, Lieut.. Col. j. A. O'Keefe and stan
OF the Second Regiment
Mai. &. w. Abbot illustrated his talk
on field service by a chart that repre-
sented a section OF country In the vi
cinity OF Fort Du Chesne, Utah, Maj.
Abbots last post
After the lecture there was an infor-
man social session, with remarks by the
visiting officers and officers and mem
bers of Companies II and f.
The committee in charge OF the sup
per consisted OF Capt Joseph T. Reilly
and Lieut.. George r.. Munson OF Com
pany II and Capt. Thomas +. Gallagher
and Lieuts. Kennedy and Carlson OF
Company II.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08
NEWSLETS

The children came one rainy day
And coaxing said, please. grandma, may
We go up stairs and look within
4 ne old brown covered trunk OF tin?"
Unguardedy I gave consent
10, with them fondly. gently went
To see that all its contents quite
Were free of moth or other blight.
/ raised the dusty dented lid
There in soft sillNen paper hid
Lay 'broidered slippers yellowed so
A person scarce indeed, would know.
That they upon n summer night
Were of the very purest white
The children rummaged on. and they
Saw not the tear | wiped away.
do, grandma. just" they cried in glee.
Look at these tattered trousers wee,
Why surly they would not go on
Our tiny baby-brother, John"
/ smiled and said. those pants you call
So funny and so wondrous small.
Were, dears, the first your father wore
Your father now six feet and more"
They laughed TO think that he so tall
Then Bette from a secret nook
Pulled out a doll and picture book.
| snatched them from her chubby hand
Poor child, she did not understand
That they were all the years had left
Unto my lonely heart bereft.
OF one who lies fast. fast asleep
Where early roses climb and creep;
OF her, my lost Goldeise. sweet. glad.
The only little girl had.
Exchange.
day for Europe.
The Handicraft club held an IA
Home" at it's club house on Gushing
street this afternoon.
The Progressive Aid society gave a sup
per and social in Oriental hall last even.
ing. The AFFAIR was largely attended and
prived most enjoyable.
The Beacon Hill Improvement associa.
tion will meet for reorganization in the
chapel OF the Free Evangelical church, or
Hope street, this evening. May s. at IA
o'clock.
Tho San Francisco relief fund was de-
pleted between 81 and s. by the person
who stole n money box which Charles
Cohen. 500 Westminster street, has had or
a counter OF his restaurant.
The park commissioners are considering
the advisability of changing the menase
rie building at Roger Williams Park q
make IL answer the purposes OF an ar
gallery. TO be used in connection with thu
park museum.
The Pawtucket Social club has taker
out n charter at the secretary Of state
office The incorporators are Joseph ID
McGrath. Harry A. Warburton. 3D., VIII
liam j. Mcfarland. A. w. Bensley ant
Garnet w Marsden.
Walter Richmond has obtained permit
for the erection OF three dwelling houses
each TO be two and one-half stories n
height, one on Butler avenue. one at tn
corner OF Butler avenue and Waterman
street, and the third on Waterman street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08
SP|ER NOT KILLED BY
BURGLAR; WAS A SUICIDE

ported duel with burglar. IL there was
one.
ON the other hand, the police have as
certained that one month before his death
Mr. Spier had insured his life for $1,000
and had TO discount a note for slB1 10
pay the premium on the policies when
they became payable last Saturday. The
policies were payable regardless OF the
cause OF death and the beneficiary had
been changed from Mrs. Spier "a trus-
tee OF his estate
The police have discovered also that a
judgment In bankruptcy for &0,S1O had
been outstanding against Mr.. Spier and
ments were entered after the Yetman
Transmitting Typewriter company, OF
which Mr.. Spier was president. went into
bankruptcy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08
NO ONE INJURED WHEN POWDER
FACTORY IS DESTROYED

Springfield. o.. May s.-The glazing mill
OF the Miami Powder company. 10 miles
south OF here. blew UP early today. de-
stroylng about % tons OF the finished
product.
No one was hurt and the cause OF the
explosion Is unknown Most of the houses
In Goes Station. n hamlet near the mills.
were partially WRECKED. Nenia. four miles
away. was shaken and many window =
broken. The tOwnspeople rushed from
their homes fearing an earthquake The
shock was distinctly felt in Springfield
and caused general alarm.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08
BAKER SUSTA|NS
GOOD PRINCIPLE
New City Solicitor Promotes Those Under Him TO Positions Of
First and Second Assistants and Appoints Charles G. Rem
ington as Clerk, in Conformity with Civil Service Ideas
and Also Thanks The Public for lis Support

sonal considerations. but was due 10 the
civil service principle involved.
I'm Difference 10 that principle, and te-
lievinR that IL may be safely followed In
the interest OF the city, | have decided
To appoint. subject TO the approval OF
the committee on ordinances, 10 the office
OF assistant city solicitor. the present
second city solicitor, Henry G. Cram. and
10 the office OF second assistant city solici-
tor the present clerk OF the law depart
ment Elmer $. Chace, and 10 hll the
vacancy caused by the promotion OF Mr..
Chace. Charles G. Remington, an attorney
AT law. as clerk of the law department.
ALBERT A. BAKER.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08

New York. May s.-Police officials who
have been investigating the mysterious
death OF Charles l.. Spier. confidential
agent of III. III. Rogers, who was found
dead I'm his home in Staten Island yester-
day. reported today that the evidence in
dicated that Spier had committed suicide.
Mrs. Spier had informed the police that
Spier left his bed chamber to so To the
dining room in search OF "A burglar, ana
that she afterwards heard burglar.
Examination OF the dining room in
which the body was the police say show
ed that there was nothing about the house
70 indicate the presence of burglar. One
door was found unlocked. but without
signs OF having been forced. and an active
bull dog which accompanied Mr.. Spier 10
the dining room, took no part In the re-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08

City Solicitor Albert a. Baker today
announced the appointment of his assist
ants. in whose selection he has followed
the civil service principle OF promotion
urged in his own case.
The announcement was made In the
following open letter:
onice OF the city Solicitor, Providence,
r.. l.. May S. 1905:
desire TO express my acknowledgements
20 my friends and the public who sup
ported my candidacy for the Office Of
city solicitor.
I fully understand that the public sup
port accorded me was not based on per-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08
PLOT TO ASSASSINATE
PRESIDENT OF SANT0 DOMINGO

san Domingo, Republic OF Santo Do
mlngo, via Haiti. May SIT became
known today that the authorities on sun
day, May 6. discovered a plot TO assassi-
nate President Caceres as he was leaving
the theatre. Several arrests have been
made.
Shots were exchange last night near
this city between the rural guards and
supposed revolutionlsts.
The city and its surroundings are calm
this morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08
MILL WILL
Be SOLD At
PRIVATE SALE

At n meeting OF the creditors OF the
Farwell worsted company. held at 1890
o'clock this morning in the office of Ches-
ter w. Barrows. the referee In bank
ruptcy. the petition OF the trustee to sell
the plant at Middlcboro at private sale
was granted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08

back bilious generally miserable.
colds But took Brazilian Balm and Toxicoa
splendid Several times
onis cold settling the Bowels used be weeks get
ting these spells The last time did u the doctor but
the Balm freely and injected full The awful
boang inflammation quickly subsided well
days and there has been 1t wonderful Braz
Balm Toxicoa the Spring and Fall medicines
They take all bad feelings put in splendid
and in week feel like person. could talk
week and not tell all the good they do
Mrs. Louisa Cassiday 303 Capitol Ave-, Indianapolis
Brazilian Balm
months Toicola tablets Sold by druggists
B. FJacSson & Co. Mfg Chemists. Indianapolis Ind
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08
FOUR BOY RUNAWAYS FROM
BROOKLYN MAY Be HERE

From Brooklyn. ~. Y, comes the report
that four boy travellers left the city OF
churches Saturday afternoon bound for
this city
The local police have been notified to be
on the lookout for them. Michael j.
Shay. IA Clermont avenue. Brooklyn. says
his son Joseph. IA years old is one OF the
nuartet, and the others are Frederick
Buckley. IL, Clarence Boyce. IS. and Will
liam Moore, is.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08
OF
CRANST0N CHOOSE
SIX DELEGATES

At the caucus OF the Democrats Of Gram
ston last night 10 elect delegates TO the
state convention Edwin G. Pierce was
elected chairman and James h. Cuff clerk.
Delegates were chosen as follows: Gill
bert ~. Luther, Edwin G. Pierce. Robert
Bell, James f.. Cum. George IA. Hull and
Edward M. Sullivan
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08
WILL SERVE UNCLE SAME

Fred Griffin, aged %, of Al Polk street.
enlisted this morning in the United States
marine corps at the recruiting station on
South Main street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08
J PERTT0NITIS.
A CRITICAL CASE
Instantly Relieved and Cured
..WITH...
Brazilian Balm.

I wish I could tell the whole world
lets. What untold suffering, loss of time
and doctors bills they would save. I
used to take cold at the least thing; had
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08

The Nurse-The doctor Just brought YOU
this new baby brother.
Freddv-The Kid II so small n must
ter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08
Pop Knew.

Pop Knew.
Eddie (aged slx)-Say. Pop. what IN
meant by the breath OF suspicion?
Pop-The breath Of suspicion is n figure
OF speech based largely upon the aroma
Of cloves.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-06-21
FOR STATE OFFICES
CANDIDATES NAMED BY MINNIE
sofa REPUBLICANS IN SEES
SION AT DULUTH.

Duluth, June 1.-THE Republican
state convention in session here nUmi
mated the following state ticket:
Governor. A. L. Cole. Walker; lieu
tenant governor, A. o. Eberhart, Man
kato; treasurer, C. c. Dinehart, Slay-
ton; attorney general. E T Young
Appleton; secretary of state, ]. r.
Schmahl, Redwood Fails: auditor. S
G. Iverson. RushfoTd: clerk of SUI
preme court, C. A. Pidgeon. Buffalo;
railroad commissioner. c. F. Staples,
West st. Paul; chief justice OF the SUI
preme court, Charles NJ. Start, Roch-
ester.
MIR Cole was nominated for govern
or on the third formal ballot over ].
f. Jacobson of Madison. who lead on
the preceding ballots and who for a
time seemed the candidate most likely
TO obtain the nomination.
The platform approves Roosevelt
policy as against trusts and in connec
tion with Panama: declares for free
and open competition in ali indus
tries; Teafflrms belief I'm protection.
but declares tariff must be revised
from time to time; favors legislation
against trusts: favors gold standard,
pledges a gigorous policy OF state de-
velopment: state lands to be drained
and its mineral resources explored:
favors cent maximum railroad fare:
recommends celebration of Mime
sofas semi-centennial in 1908; sug-
gests that the state do Its own print
ing; favors all just legislation for
temperance. morality and good gov
eminent.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-06-21
HEAVY LOSS BY FIRE
PROPERTY VALUED AT HALF A
MILLION DOLLARS is DE-
sTRoYED AT ST. PAUL.

ST. Paul. June 1S.-One of the most
disastrous fires in the history OF st.
Paul Quilted the Ryan building, six
story structure at Seventh and Robert
streets. For ten hours the flames de-
fed the efforts of the frcmen of the
Twin Cities to check 1t. The property
loss Is estimated at $500. 900. well COW
cred by insurance.
During the long fight, which lasted
all day and part of the night. the fire
department suffered heavily. Several
fremen were badly cut by flying
pieces of glass and thirty seven were
overcome by heat and smoke. Ten of
these were taken to the hospital and
the rest to their homes. All of them
will recover with the possible excep-
ton of Lieutenant w. A. Edwards OF
Engine company No. 3. who is report
ed In critical condition.
The building is q six-story structure
of brick and steel. The first and sec
ond floors and part Of the basement
were occupied by the Palace Clothing
company. Forty-two tenants had
rooms In the building. The ralace
Clothing company sustained the heay-
lest loss, In the neighborhood OF $3.50
600, while the loss on the building.
the property OF J. J. Watson. was
about 100000. Other losses ranged
from $4,000 to $4,000.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-06-21
SITUATION Is GRAVE
REvoLUTIoNiSTs PUSHING CAM
PAlcN FOR ARMED UPRISING
THEORETICALLY.

st. Petersburg, June 1.-THE gray
lily Of the situation grows hourly. The
bourses OF st. Petersburg and Moscow
are in a panicky condition and the
social democrats and social reyoIu-
tionisrs, considering parliament to be
a negligible quantity, are pushing
their campaign for an armed uprising
with increased vigor. Demonstrations
are daily occurring in the streets OF
Moscow in favor OF a general strike,
with which the leaders are trying
to precipitate conflict. The agita
tion among the workmen here has
reached the boiling point and patrols
are again in heavy force in the indus
trial quarters. In the country the ru-
raj guards are throwing in their lot
with the peasants, refusing to protect
the landlords. The progress of the
revolutionary propaganda in the army
= is seriously alarming the government
and to add to TIE popular excitement
comes the massacre OF Jews at Bialy-
stok.
While the reports conflict as to the
immediate responsibility for the out
break the authorities here cannot es-
cape responsibility for the provocative
Black Hundred kilograms which they
caused TO be printed throughout Rus
sia appealing to the
Worst Passions of the Mob
against the Jews as the enemies Of
the country. The government is un-
doubtedly frightened at what has oc-
CURED. Martial law has been de-
clared at Bialystok and troops are
being rushed to the scene, but accord
Ing to the latest reports the hunting
down of unfortunate Jews continues
undated. accompanied by indescrib-
able horrors. The commission dis
patched to Bialystok by parliament
can be relied upon to make a pitiless
exposure to the country of any dere-
fiction of the authorities.
The leaders OF the lower house Of
parliament are convinced that 1t is
the present intention of the govern
ment to prevail on the emperor to
order recess of parliament and they
have taken the important resolution
not to obey the imperial order. This
amounts to open defiance and is a
purely revolutionary step. The plans
Of the leaders were secretly formuIat-
ed, but 1t Is known that If the govern
ment turns the lower house out Of the
Tauride palace the leaders contem-
plate an attempt to continue the sit
tings independently. In other words
they will try to seize the reins OF
power.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-06-21
Thursday, June Il, 1000.

Republican State Ticket.
For Uuited States Senator
Robert r. Gomble,of Yankton
For Representatives in Congress
Philc Hall, Of Brookings.
w. H. Parker, Of Lawrence.
For Governor
Coe /. Crawford, of Beadle.
For Lieutenant governor
He Shober, of Hyde.
For Secretary of state
d. D. Wipf, of Hutchinson.
For Auditor
John Herring, of Campbell
For Treasurer
C. H. Cassill, Of Lincoln.
For Attorney General
S. w. Clark. of Sphinx.
Fer Superintendent Public Instruc
ton
H. c. Ustrud, of Minnehaha
For Commissioner School and Pub
lie lands
G. c. Lakken, of Deul
For Railroad commissioner
George Rice, of Moody.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-06-21

The strongest village in the world Is
undoubtedly the little hamlet OF latte.
near CuIox IN France. not far from the
Italian frontier. where dwell about 200
deformed men. women and children,
who In Paris 80 by the name Of "Culs-
de-Jatte." They are deprived Of the
use Of their lees and thighs and push
themselves along IN primitive wooden
carts with wooden wheels. which they
propel By means Of 1atiron shaped
block Of wood IN either hand.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-06-21
MINISTER TO NORWAY.

Assistant Secretary Of State PIERCE Is
Named.
Washington, June l9.-The presi-
dent has sent TO the senate the nom
nations of Herbert II. ID. PIERCE. now
third assistant secretary Of state, 10
be envoy extraordinary and minister
plenipotentiary to Norway, and Hunt
ington Wilson of Illinois to succeed
Mr.. PIERCE as third assistant secre-
tary OF state
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-06-21
FOR ALLEGED LAND FRAUDS.
Thirteen Prominent catt'emer Under
Indictment.

Omaha, June l6.-The federal grand
Jury returned indictments against thir-
teen prominent Nebraska cattlemen
IN connection with land fraud cases.
The men indicted are Bartlett Rich
ards, w. G. ComStock. Charles {.
Johnson, Thomas Huntington, J. \.
Read. r. NJ Walcott. Ami Todd, AQlil.
la Triplett, II. Edmiston, o. II. Hen
dee, G.. II. p. Babcock, j. II. Tucker
and j. G. Pettijohn
The charges include conspiracy to
defraud the government, subornation
Of perjury and Illegal fencing OF pIb-
lie lands. over 1900 acres of land
In Sheridan and Cherry counties Neb.
is involved This Is included in what
are known as the Stadc-Overton and
c. Bar ranches. All the men gave
bonds
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-06-21
ENDS STRIKE ~ SOUTHWEST
Referendum Vote Of Coal Miners Com
pietod.

Fort Worth. Ark. June 15.The
tellers have completed the count Of
the referendum vote on the Kansas
City Agreement reported last week be-
tween the soft coal operators and min
ers Of the Southwest. The agreement,
Affecting Arkansas. Indian Territory
and Missouri, was carried by 1.400. =
majority Of about two-thirds. The
Kansas miners had previously favored
the agreement This. therefore. ends
the strike IN the Southwest and the
miners ere expected 70 60 to work
On next Monday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-12

yard. turned a somersault and landed
in a heap at the foot of the steps.
Gathering himself up he glared al the
group of soldiers, who were fairly
smOtherng in the effort to keep from
laughing. The humor of the situation
struck him squarely. and to the relief
of the men he laughed loud and long.
Instead of finding fault because Of his
fall he expressed unbounded pride in
his ability at his age to perform such
an acrobatic feat without breaking his
neck
In March. 1862. Coburn's brigade, in
which Shafter served. was IN Tennessee.
where the cavalry of General joe
Wheeler who served under Shafter at
Santiago was attacking the Union
forces in unexpected places. Coburn's
brigade was ordered on a foraging eX-
pedition. soon after starting it was
learned that Wheeler's flying squadron
was just ahead. General Coburn sent
word to that effect back to the general
commanding. The reply was that II
General Coburn was afraid he could re-
turn.
This angered him and he pushed for
ward at once Within a few miles his
brigade was surroundes and over
powered and many taken prisoners,
among them being Shafter- He was
sent to Libby prison. where he was a
prisoner six weeks, at the end Of which
time he was exchanged
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-12

as a colonel on the Texas frontier he
gained a reputation for being stubborn
and for liking a fight. Tt was in this
connection that he got his pet name Of
"Pecos Bill" When he was on the
treeIess Staked plains question arose
as to the nearest way to the Pecos
river. on the border Of New Mexico
Shafter differed with the scouts, who
were born Dlainsmen and as accus-
toned to the region as the jack rab-
bits
The bull headed colonel didn't care
for that; he followed his own idea of
direction and led his troops directly to
the Pecos river So his name became
associated with that Wild desert river.
Then came a transfer to Arizona. the
land of the desert and the ferocious
Apache. These Indians are the es-
sence of barbaric cunning and cruelty.
But Shafter hunted them down and
herded them like cattle into their
reservations. It was on the Arizona
deserts that he learned what tropical
heat is.
From Arizona he was assigned, in
1888, to SalR Francisco, and was for
many years commandant at Angel
island. That is said to have been the
most peaceful time of his career.
One day when he was stationed on
Angel island, in command Of the First
infantry, he was watching group of
soldiers on the lawn kicking foot
ball. A stalwart private kicked the
ball nightly and it sailed through the
window and fell at Shaftner's feet.
Suddenly the front door of the col
onels house opened and Skaters
huge bulk appeared. He carried the
ball under his arm.
The soldier who had made the un-
lucky kick started forward to acknowl-
edge the corn and save his comrades,
but before he could open his mouth
Shafter poised himself on one leg. and
tossing the ball in the air. kicked at it
with all the power of his mighty 300
pounds He missed the sphere by a