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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-03

ness to pose In the limelight OF publicity
but which would forever wipe them from
the face OF Rhode Island politics and force
their Republican sponsors TO repudiate
them for self-protection.
All the facts are known that are back
OF these possible revelations, and the ac-
tual proof is in hand IL is said but II is
felt that the wrecking gang has already
been so discredted that II may not be-
come necessary 10 waste time, breath or
ink upon them.
The Republicans are watching the trend
Of events with very anxious eyes. The
machine managers are terribly disturbed
over the developments OF the past week,
since they see that the corrupting infiu-
ence hitherto exerted through the Dorney-
as practically 10 amount TO nothing.
Republican close TO the
throne said today that IL was
serious question whether IL
was at all worth while to continue
the alliance any longer. while at the same
time the exposures already made and
those he feared the regular Demo
Gratis would make during the campaign
might compel the Republicans TO throw
the Dorney gang overheard In order to
save their own cargo.
The Republicans realize that in the pres
ent temper OF the people throughout the
state. in the face OF the tremendous en-
thusiasm that is being awakened among
the Democrats, with the probable selec-
tion OF truly popular senatorial candi-
date by the convention on May 12 and
with the burden OF carrying through the
campaign a Republican senatorial candl-
date known by everybody as the repre-
sentative OF the big trusts, they have the
biggest job on their hands for many years
past
Nothing for very long time has so set
them by the ears as the move OF the Dem
ocrats i'm calling the state senatorial con-
vention; and the alarm and anxiety they
display is not only exceedingly amusing
but IL by no means successfully concealed
by the bluff they put up at Gen. Bray
tons suggestion, that they are dee-lighted
at the course Of the Democrats.
The smile that accompanies that dee
lighted" Is a sickly one indeed and OF the
kind that does come off.
Their first efforts To block the plans OF
failed utterly, Il is now said that through
the board of registration and other agen-
cies controlled by them, the Republicans
will now seek by extreme legal measures
TO Illustrate the intentions OF the regular
Democrats to hold open caucuses in the
five wards not dominated by the wrecking
gang.
The regular Democrats. however. pro-
fess no anxiety as to the outcome, as they
have the highest legal authority for the
statement that no court would venture
to deprive them of the right Of assem-
blage guaranteed under the constitution
no matter what may be the construction
placed by partisan board OF registration
on a caucus law framed expressly for
the purpose OF perpetuating Republi-
can control and embarrassing the Dem
ocratic party.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-03

Fear for Self-Protection They May Have TO
THROW DORNEY
Developments of the Past Week and Danger Threatened
Them by the Uprising of the People Aroused the Coming
Democratic State Convention Cause Them to Wear ihe
Smile That Does Come Off and to Plan Resort Extreme
Measures to Annoy the Opponents Whom They Cannot
CheCkmate.

The approach of the state convention
for the selection OF candidate for United
States senator. whom every Democratic
assembly candidate next fall will be
pledged TO support, is making the politi-
cal pot boil with a merry bubble.
Throughout the state the Democrats
everywhere are displaying keen interest
lively activity. and enthusiasm such as
has not been manifested for several years
They realize that the signs OF popular
revolt against Republican machine domi-
nation, already so effectively shown In
other states. are not less notable and en-
couragng In Rhode Island: and they feel
that at last by the selection OF a sena-
torial candidate who will command the
support OF the best classes OF citizens
OF all parties and OF the independents
the opportunity is at hand 10 let the
corporation-controlled and corrupt Repub-
licans machine feel the power OF the peo-
Pile as II has never been felt before in
this state.
The plan of the Democratic state com
mittee for the convention is receiving the
heartiest kind OF endorsement I'm every
part OF the state; and the IL members
under the leadership OF Chairman O'Neili
Of the Providence city committee appear
10 constitute the entire opposition IN
Rhode Island TO the broad and far-seeing
policy OF the state organiza ation.
The hve wards represented by those
men and the Dorneyites will undoubtedly
be the only districts In the whole state
in which the caucus plan OF the state
committee will not be carried out. and
which will not send 10 the state conven-
ton delegations representing the intelli-
gent voice of the people OF all varieties
OF political affiliations.
IL is felt by the Democratic leaders that
the humiliating spectacle thus presented
by the men who as toos of the Re-
publican snachine have sought to disrupt
the party and now to thwart the sagac.ous
policy OF the state committee will be
about their last appearance on the scene
OF action.
The general sentiment Is that these
party renegades have run their last race,
that their hand has been so completely
exposed and their true character Is now
so well known, that their former power
in practically gone. and that In the COM
ing campaign united party will win sue
cess without having even TO notice them
as a thorn In the side.
IL Is asserted moreover, that II the
party traitors have not had enough and
don't feel that they have been sufficient
ly exposed. revelations are at hand that
can be made at any moment, which not
only could not fail TO satisfy their fond
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-03
FIRE MENACED
FRISCO HOSPITALS

0an Francisco. May 3.-The laundry in
the rear OF the main general hospital at
the Preside took Are early today and
was totally destroyed. The flames were
sxtinguished before they reached the
main building. in which were about a
thousand patients.
Looked In separate cells in the city pris-
on 100 prisoners whose crimes range from
plain drunkenness to brutal murder knelt
In prayer when the earthquake OF April
is shook the hall OF justice from basement
10 tower top.
sin-hardened men and women appealed
10 God TO spare them. Their prayers for
parent that the attendants could do moth
Ing for them. The earthquake had so
twisted and warped the cell locks that not
a door could be opened for nearly an hour
IT never want TO witness such sights
again said Prison Matron Ryan OF the
Central station prison, who was
on duty when the trembling came There
were something like so men and a2 women
In the cells on the morning OF the earth
quake.
In our department there were aban
doned creatures charged with all man
ner or crimes, many OF whom seemed
hopelessly lost. They cried and
shrieked for mercy when the shock
came and pleaded pitifully for release.
Not one cell could be opened and when
/ advised my charges or this fact they
knelt on the hard cement floor and
offered up a prayer In unison
I'm the department OF the male
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-03
kes Sudden Sensational I urn
'CR!STY'S WITNESS NASH
MYSTERIOUSLy MISSING
RELIEF FUNDS
HAVE PASSED
sf08,00O NOW

The fund for the relief OF the people OF
California and more especially for the
San Franciscans, still continues TO grow.
though the volume is somewhat diminish
ing. and the steady stream OF contribu-
tions characteristic OF the first week or
two following the disaster seems likely
socn 10 cease
Gaspee Chapter. ID. A. r., which has
been acting as the agent of the National
Red Cross In collecting clothing and other
supplies will cease that work this week.
and by Saturday or Monday will ship ~
or 10 cases. In addition to the 30 cases al
ready forwarded.
The chapter ceases it's work as agent oil
the Red Cross only because IL has been
advised that supplies are not needed so
much money
The members OF the chapter say they
cannot understand this, and have sent TO
California for private advices as TO the
situation throughout that state. irrespec.
tive OF the needs OF San Francisco alone.
III advices received point out that relief
work should be continued, probably with
in fortnight the chapter will resume its
work. though not as an agent OF the Red
Cross
The chapter announces today the re-
ceipt OF gifts from Mrs. G. w. Place,
Mrs William Bowen and several packages
collected by the outlet company
There was received at the board OF
trade today through Mayor James II.
Higgins OF Pawtucket one OF it's commit
tee. 800 from the Eintracht Singing So
ciety. and $40 from the Congregation
Ohawe Sholan, both OF Pawtucket
The fund up TO this noon had passed
$l0S 600, and the receipts Of today will
swell the amount by several hundreds Of
dollars.
Mr.. Greene has forwarded 10 the Red
Cross officers in California $4,000 more.
making "a total OF s65 900 forwarded TO date
The Manufacturers Trust company to-
day received IS from w. L. NJ, making a
total OF s4337 20 to date.
Continued on page Two
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-03
PRIMROSE PATH TO
AN ABSOLUTE DIVORCE

New York. May 3-Justice Blanchard
granted decree OF absolute divorce yes
terday in the suit OF Grace Lee Smidt
against her husband. Allen Lee Smidt
The testimony showed that Miss Grace
smidt, the daughter OF the parties to the
action, had met her father approaching
sixty-sixth street with a handsome bou-
auet I'm his hand" Afterward at home
The seemed much confused and gave q
stammering explanation
On which account private detectives
were put on his trail which proved 20 be
a veritable path OF flowers. leading 10 the
doorway OF Mrs. Sanford. who was
made correspondent
Mr.. Smidt is a lawyer and club member
His wife was the daughter Of william II
Lee, and Is wealthy I'm her own right.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-03

prisoners the conditions were OF the
same and many men attempted TO de-
stroy their lives by battering their
heads against the steel bars when
they realized there was no chance for
immediate release. They, too prayed
when the attendant in charge MANAGE
10 get them calmed and when IL was
all over IL was a meek and humble
hundred that we removed to the
branch county jail"
Miss Ryan was the last person to
leave the city prison. She was detained
by female prisoner, who became hys-
terioal and just as the matron walked
under the immense glass dome COW
ering the prison ofice the glass fell
about her and her prisoner with a
mighty crash.
The medical department OF the regular
army has been putting into practice with
good results, experience gained in the
camps established on the Atlaatie-eoast
during the Spanish-American war. Sani-
tsry regulations have been provided
There has been established on a lawn
south OF the music stand in Golden Gate
park complete regimenatl field hospits |.
A detail OF 100 men under command of
Captain II. II. L. Gilchrist, constitutes
the administrative force and the hospital
has now capacity OF 800 patients. al
though but 80 have been received 10 dat 20.
Every effort Is being made by the health
commission TO concentrate the hospit al
work at as few points as possible.
Continued on Page Two.)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-03

Chairman Luther. when asked about
this said that there was no real
scdTap, nndsTs, but that there was little mis-
swer was yes" or no"
IL Is said that the Rev. Frank
Decker. who was summoned by Mr..
him, and that Chief Matthews imme-
diately summoned Mr.. Decker as a witt
ness for himself
until ! o'clock and Chairman Luther
said that. with. the exception OF the
testimony OF Mr.. Nash. the case OF
Nash did not appear this afternoon
the evidence OF Chief Matthews would
begin when the board resumed it's sit
ting.
The hearing was resumed at LIS, with
city Marshal George M. Stebbins OF
Springfield, Mass. the first to testify. he
appearing for Chief Matthews. whose case
was opened, Mr. Nash, who was to have
testified for Mr.. Cristy, not having ap.
pcared at that hour
one witness for Chief Matthews Police
officer Sontora OF Hartford. has been ex-
cused. the facts he would have testified to
having been admittd by Mr.. Cristy.
II is said that his testimony was to
have been about the career Of Mr.. Mein-
hold in Hartford.
Chief Matthews defense TO Mr.. Cris-
tvs charges is already clearly disclosed
TO the intelligent observer OF events,
and proves the accuracy OF the News
story OF several days ago that he
had something up his sleeve"
fold.
First. a general denial OF all Mr..
Cristy's allegations-the word OF the
chief against that OF his accuser and
+of the latter's witnesses.
Second, what some OF the witnesses
termed pot calling the kettle black"
defense-an attack on the character
Meinhold. respectively proprietor and
manager OF the penny vaudeville place.
and an impugnment OF the motives and
The two former are the men who
made the original affidavits on which
Mr. Cristy based his formal charges,
and upon whose testimony, backed by
Cristy himself. the case against Chief
Matthews pust largely depend for sue
cess or failure
What view the commissioners may
take OF the credibility OF these witt
nesses is. OF course, only matter or
conjecture.
II is suggested. however, that In
every large city where serious charges
have been preferred against the police.
almost without exception the prosecu-
been forced 10 rely upon the testimony
OF witnesses who were open TO at
tacks upon their credibility. and some
OF the greatest exposures of police
corruption In this country have been
brought about wholly under such con-
ditions
In these cases the judicial tribunals
or investigating authorities recognized
those who assailed police corrupticn
labored. and gave due weight 10 the
con siderations on both sides.
Continued on page Seven si..l-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-03
DR.. NJ GILL,
DIR. PEGRAM' s
SUCCESSOR

Gov. Utter today appointed DR.. william
III. MagiIl of this city as medical exam
iner 10 I'LL the vacancy caused by the
death OF Or. John G. Pegram. Jr.
DIR. Magill Is n son OF the late Police
Captain Patrick MagiH and graduate OF
Brown university and OF the Cornell Med
ical school. For two years also he at
tended clinics at Bellevue hospital. New
York.
Among those who recommended his sp-
pointment are DIR. John W. Mitchell. Dr.
Clarence T. Gardiner. Dr. ]. NJ. Bennett,
Rev Thomas r. Doran, DIR. Palmer OF the
Butler hospital. Dean Meiklejohn OF
Brown university, Or. II. Frank Gray,
Medical school, Hon Charles f. German
and DR. John w. Keefe.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-03
RUSSIAN KILLED
BY BOMB He WAS
TRYING. To SECRETE

Paris. May g. 8 p. ma bomb explosion
occurred in the forest OF vincennes at 2
o'clock this afternoon. killing n Russian
named strio and dangerously wounding a
companion named Boussnofr.
The two men were proceeding through
the woods each carrying bomb with the
evident purpose OF hiding them for future
use. While so doing the bomb which
strio carried exploded. killing him IN
stantly. Boussnoff was struck by frag-
ated.
The police have not been able yet TO
estabiish the connections Of the men. The
remaining bomb has not yet been ex-
amined owing to the danger in handling
H.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-03

appointment OF the various committees n
recess was taken until 1:S0 o'clock
The appearance here yesterday OF DIR.
Charles y. Neill. the United States com
missioner OF labor has given rise to much
conjecture among the delegates. They are
OF the opinion that he acted as an emf
sary OF the White House and that he will
report 10 President Roosevelt the views OF
John Mitchell on the possibility OF adjust
ing the difference with the operators
without a strike being declared 10 force
them 10 terms
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-03

Here the people are about reconciled to
the fact that the convention will declare
n strike and the only thing they feel can
possibly avert II may be the recommend
alton when the real isue comes, that in
stead OF the convention taking positive
action II refer the matter back TO the To-
calls for a referendum vote.
The convention assembled at 1880
clock. President Mitchell was unani-
mously chosen presiding officer. After the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-03

Has Nash been frightened off either by
pleasant revelations from other cities unwngness be
questioned evident would along nes?"
This another question frequently heard queries
the depended largely upon the
who ventured TO reply.
The spread like widhe common
comment indicated belief especially among those
him best that of Mr. Nash experience pluck
would not have gone back Mr. Cristy by
influence powerful be resisted.
Jack Nash isn't gutter said of his friends "f
has skipped somebody's
dc and the had be put pretty
o leave"
Another somewhat we'll informed existing conditions
said Nash, my opinion things coming hot
him regarding his experiences though
don't question that in this Cristy he right
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-03
POLICE PROBING
RIVER MYSTERY
Have Under Arrest William Read, Roommate of
Michael Martin, Who Was Found i'm River

The body OF the man found floating In
the river yesterday morning at the foot OF
South street was identified last night as
that OF Michael Martin by William Cor
man OF Pike street.
William Read, 4s. who roomed with
Martin at Sam Marks place on South
Main street. was rescued from the river
on Tuesday night.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-03
VERDICT IS SUSTAINED
AGAINST BREWING COMPANY

Judge Stearns in the case OF James
Beggs g. Co. VS.. The James Hanley Brew
ing company decides the plaintiff entitled
to 1854 Al
This was an action TO recover on n con-
tract TO install the MoClave boiler ap-
paratus. Defendant claimed the CRATE fur
nished was not adapted for the burning
OF fine anthracite coal. Judge Stearns
finds the apparatus suitable.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-03

Read was arrested last night by Officers
Horr and Fisher Of the Central station an
suspect. The police believe that he was
with Martin Tuesday night, and that he
may know something of the mystery OF
the floating body.
Capt. Lawrence is Investigating the
case and Read is being held until some
thing more can be learned about him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-03
MITCHELL ALONE
CAN PREVENT A
PROLONGED FIGHT

Pa May 3Surcharged with the feeling that strike
by which their demands the anthracite
realized the delegates representing Districts
United Mine Workers. covering the hard coal fields of
assembled in joint convention in the Lackawanna
courthouse today their national president John Mitchell
presiding
Against this feeling of the miners delegates there will be but
controlling will be the counsel that will
from Mitchell for the perhaps the majority have been
advised by their locals be guided by his counsel
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-03

London, May 3Mrs Mamie Langhorne Shaw of Virginia
Astor William Astor quietly
married All Souls church. Langham place. London go
by .he Rev Francis Scott Webster M A.
Neither William Waldorf Aor Mr. Langhorn respectively
groom present. being too i'll to
attend the ceremony.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-03
DEXTER DONATION MEETING

A meeting OF the Dexter donation was
held at noon today In the mayors office
st the city hall TO transact regular routine
business.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-03
FIRE CAUSES $4,000

Meriden. Conn. May 3.-Fire In the
Bradley Hubbard Manufacturing COM
pany's factory in Hanover street caused
n loss Of $4,000 today. Capt. John r. Don
ovan was overcome by liquor fumes. His
condition Is said to be serious.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-03
The Defence Of Chief Matthews Plainly Disclosed TO Bs
Based on General Denial Of All Nj. CrIstys Allegations
and an Effort to Oscredt His Witnesses and tho Hearing
May Continue Into Another Day. as the CrossEnminaion
Is Lengthy and Many Witnesses Remain Yet TO Be
Examined.

Where is John B. Nash proprietor Of
the penny vaudeville place, and one Of
Rev. A. B. Cristy.s chief witnesses against
Chief Matthews?
No one who knows will tell; and who
does know is not known to Mr. Cristy.
Has Mr. Nash skipped?
And, if SO, has he been induced by
some one to make himself scarce when
most needed?
That was the one question most fire.
quently asked around police headquarters
this morning, possibly afording some
reflection of public sentiment
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-03

An lad" may not bring results
today, but the mental picture OF
your name and business Is upon
the brain OF the daily reader.
When the time comes that your
wares or help Is wanted the pro-
spective purchaser will remember.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1906-10-05
Laws 1905.

Notice is hereby given that on the Twelfth
(12) day Of November, 1906, at 10 O'Clock
in the forenoon, at the Office of the County
Auditor in the Court House at Worthington:
Minnesota, all tracts or parcels of land sold
for taxes in Noble: County, to which the
Of Chapter Eleven (11), Revised Laws Of
Minnesota, 1905, and amendments thereto,
remaining unredeemed, will be offered at pub
lie sale. Every tract or parcel will be sold
price offered therefor, which shall not be less
than the amonnt of the taxes, penalties, In
teiest and costs charged against it. Provid-
ed however, that those tracts which were bid
in tor the State at the regular annual tax sale
in 1901, for the tax of 1929, and in ali years
penalties, interest and costs exceeds the cash
value thereof. may be disposed Of for a sum
not less than the amount OF the taxes charged
against each tract, excluding the penalties,
interest and costs. '7sr yfa % INK 8s"! tf4:
owners or interested parties may redeem
their property by paying the fnll amount
due to the County Treasurer at any time be-
fore sale has been made to an actual pur-
chaser. IL :. .55SS 4
After the Notice of Expiration of Redemp-
$50, Revised Laws 1908, the Governor, %
auth orized to issue q deed in the name Of the
State to the person entitled thereto. (Sec-
ton 93S r. L. Immediate payment to the
County Treasurer is required. Thessale Will
begin at the time and place named above
tract or parcel shall have been offered for
sale. The County Auditor of Nobies County
is hereby authorized. and directed to conduct
said sale. list of said real property is now
on file in the Offices of the County Auditor
Dated St. Paul, MINI, October 1t, 1906.
1926 r M}&% State Auditor
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1906-10-05
The Whaling Industry.

Not much has been heard Of the
whaling business of late, and the pres
ent generation has slight conception
OF the part whaling played In this
country in the early half Of last cen
tury, when it was one of the foremost
of our commercial pursuits. And
whaling is still an important industry.
though fallen from its former high
estate. The fact is brought to mind
by a protest that comes from the
United States consul at Dawson City,
Yukon territory, against what he
terms the wanton slaughter of whales.
This is carried on by irresponsible
parties" operating from the shore.
With bombs and by other means they
carry on indiscriminate killing of the
cetaceans, and do not spare young or
old, the consequence being that the
whales are being rapidly exterminated
and those who pursue whaling in a
legitimate manner find it more and
more difficult to operate at a profit.
The whale in the sea Is falling a vic
tim to the same spirit which has made
the buffalo on land almost an unknown
creature. The wiser policy in both
cases, says the Troy Times, would
have been to temper zeal with discre.
ton and to leave at least saving rem.
nants. -. a, }I.'&f