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Holbrook argus., 1906-08-04
NUIsANCEs.

N law public nuisance is any use of prop. erty which, not raising questions of tres pass and malicious intent, transgresses the rights of community, or tends to the an- noyance of the public generally. No man
 may conduct business which creates a
 smell or noise that makes life intoler0ble
Holbrook argus., 1906-08-04
GETTING EVEN WITH THE OIL TRUST.

Y removing the tax from industrial alcohol our government has effectually put q stop to the domination of the oil trust over the use of liquid fuel for light, heat and power. In Germany and France devices for using de-
 natured alcohol for these purposes have al- ready been DerfeCted and Dlaced In actual
Holbrook argus., 1906-08-04
READY-MADE MUSIC.

WO renowned men-John Philip Sousa, of musical and Senator Shoot, of marital
 fame-jolned In discussion on the perlls of the human voice when Mir. Sousa ap- peared before the Committee on Patents to protest against the piratical use of his con-
 positions In talking machines all over the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-29
DELIBERATE
ATTEMPT MADE To
WRECK EXPRESS

Brunswick, Me, oct 27.--An evident
attempt TO wreck the 50. John Boston
express train, due here at 3:32 a. m.
every morning except Monday. was
made today The fact that the eN-
press does not run on Monday morn
ing prevented what probably would
have been loss OF life, serious tn
Jurios and bad wreck.
An extra freight train os eight cars
from Bangor at 3:i0 was mistaken by
the wreckers ana was piled up on de-
liberately mispla"ed switch inside the
Brunswick yard limits and on tue east
erly side OF the station No one was
injured. but the engine and seven or
the cars were demolished. 1n1 a part
OF a consignment OF four cars OF po-
tatoes was lost -Four cars were filled
with pulp and lathes which were not
domaged materially
The switch was set ror tho main Ire
at sos. when an extra freight ftom
Watetvillc passea a. After the sec
uud freight arilN e. ard was piled up
II was found the switch had been un-
locked and thrown against the main
lire and the switch light extinguished
A stub switch on the spur track
placed 60 prevent cars from running
on 90 the main line. also had been
tampered with
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-29
FEES CANNOT
Be RECOVERED
FROM ATTORNEYS

Washington. Oct. 29.-According to an
opinion delivered today I'm the supreme
court OF the United States. attorneys can
not be compelled 10 refund money paid to
them for the prosecution OF "A claim
against an insurance company. even
though the claim is afterwards found to
have been fraudulent.
The decision was by Justice Holmes
and was delivered In the case OF the FL
deity Mutual Life Insurance company
VS.. the United States. Senator Charles
A. Culberson and other attorneys who
represented the defendants in the case OF
the Fidelity company against Jennie
Smith OF Texas.
Mrs. Smith held an insurance policy on
the life OF her brother which was settled
by the company upon his disappearance.
with indications of drowning. half tho
amount going to the attorneys. The bro
ther afterward was found TO be alive and
Mrs. Smith was ordered by the Texas
courts TO make restitution OF the amount
received by her. but the court refused To
make that order with reference to the
sum received by the attorneys. Today's
decision upholds that finding. Justice
Holmes said in his opinion that Il was
evident that the money had been taken
In good faith.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-29
NON UNION MEN
EMPLOYED ON
ELECTRIC CABS

New York. Oct. ga determined
attempt to resume business was made
by the New York Transportation COM
pany today, whose chauffeurs went out
on strike several days ago. Seventeen
electric cabs, operated by non-union
men who had been taken TO the
garage under heavy police escort, were
started out during the forenoon.
on the seat OF each cab with the
driver was a private detective, while
a policeman in uniform trailed the
vehicle on a bicycle. AS the cabs
passed through the streets in the
vicinity OF the garage. crowds of
strikers along the curb hurled threats
and names at the drivers. No attempt
at violence was made, but several
drivers were warned by shouts from
the sidewalk that they will get
theirs"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-29
ITALIAN KILLS
L0RENz, FATALLY
WOUNDS WIFE

New York. Oct. PA. Lorenz. a
Brooklyn shoe maker was stabbed 10
death today and his wife so severely
wounded that she may die by Giuseppe
Calibretto. an Italian. The assailant and
his brother. who was present when the
trouble occurred escaped
The trouble grew out OF a loan OF $40.
which the shoemaker had made to Cali
bretto some time ago. Five dollars had
been paid on account and today when the
brothers visited his shop Lorenz demand
ed payment OF the balance.
Giuseppe became enraged hot words
were exchanged and suddenly the Italian
drew a knife. sprang upon the shoemaker
and plunged 1t into his body. Mrs. Lorenz
rushed TO her husbands assistance but
Calibretto turned upon her and drove the
knife several times into her breast. She
was unconscious on the floor besire her
dead husband when a policeman arrived.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-29
MAD RUSH OF
PROSPECTORS To
NEW COLD FIELDS

Thorne, New oct 29-Early enis morn
ing thousands of men were prepared f3r
the dash into the Walker Lake Indian
reservatieH,-al although -the-sigpal for lhe
start was not 10 be given until j. O'Clock.
At noon big charge OF dynamite was
exploded and the race for gold "9S on.
Launches, rowboats, automobiles, horses
and burros were used 10 speed the Pros
pectors to the place where the mineral
deposits of the reservation are located.
Charges have been freely made that IA
vOritsm is being shown in allowing GER
tain prospectors TO enter the forbidden
ground and stake out their claims before
the signal was given. owing 10 the cN-
tent Of the territory to be guarded. the
small force of Indian police have found II
impossible to keep the thousands Ot pros
pectors in check. Many of them have
evaded the guards and are out OF reacn.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-29
VARIOUS ITEMS OF INTEREST
FROM BROWN UNIVERSITY

The fraternities have elected repre-
sentatives on the board OF Junior Liber
editors for this year. The following were
chosen: Alpha Delta Phi Howard
Chaplin Pse Epsilon. ] r. Pryor; Delta
Phi, George ID. Taylor; Beta Theta Pi.
Thomas Miller; Delta Kappa Epsilon r.
T. Burbank; Zeta Psi III. X. Sturdy;
Thelta Delta Chi, Charles w. Perry; Delta
Upsilon, Sheldon Howe; Chi Phi II. r.
Gleason: Phi Delta Theta, B. r. Frost;
Alpha Tau Amega, ID. L. Richardson;
Delta Tau Delta. L. E. Swain; Keppa
Sigma, Alfred j. Maryott; Phi Kappa, p.
E. Dillon; Phi Gamma Delta, A. l. Den
ton; Phi Kappa Psi, p. l.. Chipman; Phi
Sigma Kappa. Ralph Boas.
The Sophomores were defeated on Sat
urday by Dean academy at Franklin,
Mass. by a score OF 22-0.
The opening lectures OF the Brown uni
versity public lecture course will be given
in Sayles hall on the last two Mondays In
November and the first two Mondays In
December. Prof. T. A. Jaggar. professor
OF geology in Mass. Institute OF Technolo-
gy. will give the first two lectures upon
the subject OF Earth Movements with
Special Reference 10 Recent Disasters.
On Monday evening. Nov. 10. "Volcanos,"
and on Monday evening. Nov. 26. Earth
quakes
Prof G.. T. Winchester, Wesleyan uni
versity, will follow with two lectures
upon Two Neglected Essayists." Mon
day evening Dec. 9. "Haslitt," and on
Monday evening. Dec. 10, Wilson Chris
topher North"
The faculty has decided TO offer several
courses during the winter months in ex-
tension teaching. These courses are open
10 all. but the students taking them will
receive no extra credit
The following is a synopsis, with a briet
outline OF the series OF lectures:
English-Thomas Crosbq. A. M. assis-
tant professor OF English and public
speaking, victorian Poets" will offer a
detailed study of Tenyson, Browning,
Arnold, Clough, Rosetti, Morris and
Swinburne.
They viii occur in Manning hall on
Wednesdays at D. m, Nov. TO Jan %
inclusive. except Dec. 10 and 26.
French-Courtney Langdon, A. B, pro-
fessor OF the romance languages and lit
erature French Drama"
They will be given I'm Manning hall,
Tuesdays at 445 p. m, from Nov. to Jan.
10 inclusive, except Dec. 20.
While the courses offered are of spec
ia interest TO teachers, registration is
open to all who wish to be present as
hearers or TO pursue the subject as stu
dents
The fee for each course will be SO, pay
able in advance and there will be an
additional fee OF 81 for those who wished
to be examined.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-29
TROOPS WILL SOON
HAVE RENEGADE
UTES SURROUNDED

Butte. Mont. Oct. "a despatch from
Sheridan, Wyo.. says:
Soldiers are now approaching the band
OF renegade Utes from five different points
and II is only a question OF time until
the redskins are either forced 20 surren-
der or are annihilated by the cavalry from
Fort Keough approaching from the north,
two more troops from Fort Meade from
the northwest, two from Fort Robinson.
out OF Gillette. closing In from the south
east. two from the same fort advancing
from Arcadia, from the south, and two
companies OF infantry from Fort Macken-
zie from the west.
The Utes are travelling northwest and
according TO a report yesterday have not
yet passed the Big Powder. The band is
making direct for the Cheyenne agency
across the river.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-29
NATIONAL ". C.T.U.
MEETS BEHIND
CLOSED DOORS

Hartford. Conn.,, Oct. ee.-Contrary to
the usual custom. a meeting of the ma
tional convention Of the Womans Chris
tion Temperance Union was held behind
closed doors this morning. the delegates
oonvening in Center church in stead of
the regular meeting place, Parsons
Wheater. The various department con-
ferences were not held today. on account
of the executive meeting.
Among the speakers were Mrs. Lucy
Thurman, OF Michigan, whose topic was
Work Among Colored People; Mrs. ID. j.
Spencer California. Work Among the
Indians" and DR.. Louise T.. burlington,
Massachusetts. who spoke on HEARTH
and Heredity."
At the conclusion OF the executive ses-
sion II was announced that nothing would
be given out for publication.
The convention proper was opened with
prayer by Miss Helen Stone, the mis-
sionary who some years ago was held a
prisoner by Bulgarian brigands.
Mrs. j. c. Stone of Ohio made a spirited
addredd Is which she said that II the
schools could be enlisted I'm the ranks and
under the influences OF the w T. Y.
there would not be legalized dram shop
in the United States at the end OF go
years.
The closing address OF the morning ses-
sion was made by DR.. burlington, and In
the course OF her remarks she touched
upon polygamy, saying that whatever
became OF Reed Smoot. she did not know
what would happen To the race that was
living on artificial eggs. coffee. chocolate
and other foods. She said some OF the
lemon Juice sold contained 10 percent OF
the alcohol and was not only a swlndle
but a criminal practice
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-29
DRAW NOT CLOSED WHEN
FATAL TRAIN DASHED UPON IT

three moro bodies within few hours.
These were taken TO the temporary
morgue, where they were laid out and
tagged with numbers while a crowd surg
, ed around the doors anxious TO get In ana
view the bodies.
Most heartrending were the scenes and
men who had worked 60 bring the bodies
from beneath the waters in the Thorough
fare were touching. Among the most pa
thetic cases was that OF Samuel McElroy
of Philadelphia, who after sleepless
night found his family wiped out by the
disaster. His wife and 5-year-old daugh-
ter. olivia. la ydead in the morgue and
his 3-year-old boy Is missing.
BLAME WILL BE FIXED
Mayor stoy said that an Investigation
would be conducted and whore the blame
belongs II would be nxsd. Coroner Gas
kin. he said. before the day was over
would impanel Jury. although IL was not
believed that n would be possible 10 hold
an inquest until later in the week.
A pathetic case was that OF Miss Mar
tina r. Hice Of Philadelphia whose body
was found among the dead by her sister.
The dead girl was engaged TO be married
10 Alexander Armez Pedesto OF New
York. She started with her fance on
Sunday for a trip TO the sea on the cleo
tric train. Her fiance has not yet been
located.
BERNARD A VICTIM
Emanuel Bernard OF New York, an ac-
tor and brother OF Sam Bernard. the COM
edian. was among those killed in the ac-
cident. Bernard's body was identiged
today by Sigmund Wachter. Bernard was
on his way 10 this city to play a weeks
engagement in vaudeville at Young's
Pier.
NOTHING TO CONCEAL
General Manager w. w. Atterbury OF
the Pennsylvania railroad said today; II
al not believe that Setwart, the bride
tender said anything like what has been
attributed to him regarding the Jack
ing-up" or alignment OF the rails. This
drawbridge Is OF the latest improved
type. We have nothing to conceal"
When asked as 20 his Idea Of the cause
OF the accident. he said: Perhaps
broken fange or some part OF the cars
gear gave way"
TWO EASTPoRT WOMEN VICTIMS.
Eastport, Me-, Oct. 29.-Two Eastport
women lost their lives in the wreck at
Atlantic City last night. They were Mrs.
Cora Bibber Brown. wife OF Charles r.
Brown. a photographer. and Mrs. Walter
years of age and was married about two
years ago. She was the only daughter OF
the late Charles w. Bibber, prominent
dry goods dealer.
Mrs Bradish was about 55 years old and
besides a husband who is a baker, leaves
six sons.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-29
DEMOCRATIC
DOCTRINE.

"The Democratic party
in Rhode Island believes in
the general good sense OF
the body polite.
at believes that corrup-
ton, insincerity, exploita-
ton of the people for per-
sonal and corporate gain
cannot long find favor be-
fore a majority of the peo-
pie; and it desires SO to
change our organic law,
our. state constitution, that
the task of the CRATER, the
boss. the insincere and the
political tool TO hold the
fort for any length of time
will almost be superhuman.
1T desires so TO fix the
method OF representation
that, no matter what party
may be in control, there
shall remain to a majority
of the people the power 10
drive them out should thev
violate their sacred
pledges. Hon. John ].
Fitzgerald.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-29
RADICAL CHANGES IN
THE OCEANS CURRENTS

Harrigan Cove. N. S., oct. a-General
theories that a radical change was taking
place in tho currents OF the Atlantic
Ocean were strengthened today by the
announcement made by Prof. Prince.
Canadian commissioner OF fisheries. that
the scales and portions OF a large fish re-
Gently captured by local fishermen on
here was fine tarpon or giant herring.
The tarpon ranks as the greatest Of
game fishes and attracts large numbers
OF anglers TO Florida and the Mexican
coast. but so far as known it's appearance
in Northern waters has never been pre-
viously recorded.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-29
DEMOCRATIC RALLIES
AND WHO WILL SPEAK

Oct q. at 9S Weybcsset street, to
Swedish voters-Hon. Rathbone Gardner.
Congressman Granger. James A. Williams
ana others.
oct 90 at Benevolent hall. Ninth ward,
Providence-Congressm Granger, Hon.
L. j. Mccarthy, John j. Fitzgerald and
G. Woodbury. German.
Oct 30.-.Irons hall, Olneyville-Mayor
Higgins. Congressman Granger. =. j. Nc
Carthy. Thomas f. Kearney, George F..
Troy, William H. Mulcahey.
Nov. 2. Irons hall, Olneyville-Con-
gresham Granger. Mayor Higgins. Hon.
Patrick j. Mccarthy, Edward NJ. Sulli-
van.
Nov. 3. What Cheer hall-Richard b.
Comstock, James H. Thurston, John w.
Hogan, John p. Beagan, Hon. Patrick j.
Mccarthy. Thomas F. Kearney.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-29
The GRAIN MARKET
CLARK ARRESTED ON
THE CHARGE OF PERJURY

Boston. Oct. 29.--Augustus I. Clark or
Newton Centre was arrested today on the
charge of perjury by making false oath
in signing a certificate OF the condition or
the American Circular Loom company OF
Maine, which carries on business In the
city of Chelsea.
Clark who is the treasurer OF the cor
poration was held in 5000 for a hearing on
Wednesday when he will be brought be-
fore Judge Burke in the municipal court.
The warrant and arrest followed a COM
plant from a stockholder that discrep-
ancies existed in financial statements
filed by the company
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-29
RICCI0L|NA ON TRIAL
CHARGED WITH MURDER

The trial OF Antonio Ricciolina for the
killing OF Antonio Vissala was begun in
Judge Tanners court today. and there
was about the same amount OF trouble
in securing jury I'm this case as I'm most
murder trials. New jurors presented
themselves for service today, and a large
number were examined as 10 their gem
eral qualifications. and this delayed the
start OF the Ricciolana trial.
There was trouble on Aug. 16 at the
liquor saloon on Tilly street. Federal Hill,
owned by one Angelo Rossio. Ricciolana
in the midst OF a dispute with the pro-
prietor drew a pistol and fired a shot
which struck and mortaily wounded Vis-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-29
NO GROWTH OF I'LL FEELING
AGAINST AMERICANS

Toxic oct 29.-!There are no signs what.
ever of n growth of il-feeling against
Americans i'm general since the action OF
the Washington government in the San
FRANCISCO public schoal situation has be-
come known.
The public is growing remarkably calm.
The consensus of opinion while fully
sympathetic with the delicate situation
confronting the government at Washing
ton confidently expects President Roose-
welt to abide by the principle of justice.
Any apprehension OF the boycotting of
American goods is generally regarded as
absurd.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-29
THREE MORE NAY 60 TO
The PASTlEUR INSTITUTE

The head Of the dog that bit Albert OIL
son OF % Huron street, william Coleman
OF % Clematis street. and John Aliidice OF
Belmond avenue yesterday. has been sent
10 the laboratory at Brown university.
fhere its brain will be examined.
The health authorities believe lhat the
symptoms indicated rabies; and IL the ex-
animation proves this fact. tho three boys
will go TO the Pasteur institute IN New
York at the citys expense.
IL was reported To the health dtpart-
ment today that a boy named Kerwin.
aged z, OF Hendrck avenue, was bitten
brain is now being examined by Prof.
Hadley.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-29

sala, the state claims
The trouble took place about 1850 p. m,
and was over the payment OF sum or
money amounting 10 $3.50 Vissila sought
TO act as peacemaker simply. his friends
and the police claim. Ricciolina was In
dicted by the last grand jury for murder.
Today he insisted on his former plea or
not guilty and the examination OF Jurors
for his trial was begun.
When the time came for the noon re-
cess only four jurors had been secured.
The ~ men were to be picked from a
panel OF "a. James A. Williams is attor-
ney for the prisoner, and Attorney-Gen-
eral Greenough represents the state.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-29
DAMAGE CLAIM CASE
GOES TO LATER DATE

The commissioners considering the
claims for damages caused by the Prvci-
dence Terminal company were to have
heard the case OF Charles =. Blven this
afternoon: but James A. Williams, attor-
ney for Mr.. Bliven, was busy with an i'm
pCrtant trial In the court.
The damages TO Mr.. lBliven resulted
from the taking OF certain portion OF
his land and the depreciation OF his prop
erty in the vicinity. together with the
closing OF the street.
The case will be assigned to suit the
convenience of Mr.. Williams.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-29
SERIOUSLY INJURED By
EXPLOSION IN POWDER MILL

Acton. Mass. Oct 29.--Arthur Stenlor.
aged 80 was seriously Injured today by
an explosion at the hardening plant OF
the American Smokeess Powder compa-
NY a portion OF the building was wreck
ed and some valuable mechanical APP
paratus was rendered useless The loss
will be about $4,000. The explosion oc-
Cured I'm what n known as the drum, .
through which the powder Is run In the
process OF hardening
Stenior was attended by physicians and
removed 10 his home. His condition Is
critical
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-29
MINERS QUIT WORK TO
CELEBRATE MITCHELL DAY

Mahanoy CITY, Pa, oct 29.-Every
colliery I'm the Schuklkill region Is IDLE
today on account OF the celebration OF
Mitchell Day" Parades were held at
shenandoah. Mount Carmel and Coal
dale. where President Mitchell ad-
dressed mass meeting OF miners CT
the Panther Creek valley.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-29
CONGRESSMAN H0AR IN
VERY SERIOUS CONDITION

Worcester. Mass. oct. 29.-Congressman
lockwood Hoar passed a fairly cornforta-
BILE night but his attending physician. D..
Frederick r. Baker. said early today that
the congressman was In a very serious
condition.
While he had not absolutely given up
hope OF recovery. DR.. Baker stated that
Mr.. Hoar'S failure To rally from the re-
cent operation had been followed by q
gradual weakening which made the out
come doubtful
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-29
UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPT
TO WRECK POOL ROOM TOWER

New York, Oct. 29-.-Four men today
attempted to wreck a high tower erected
by pool room men at the Jamaica race
track from which to view the races. The
men were discovered by two watchers in
the employ of the pool room interests
and a sharp fight followed in which one
of the raiders was badly hurt
The defenders of the structure were
victorious and the tower still stands.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-29
CHORUS GIRL
ENDS LIFE WITH
(III(l lAC|D

New York. oct. 29.-In fit Of despond-
ency, with her husbands love letters torn
TO bits and scattered around her. Hazel
Cooper. chorus girl in the Earl and
the Girl" company. drank carbolic acid
in her apartments in the Hotel Hamilton
In West Forty-hfth street and died at
hospital early today.
The girl is said to have been the wife
OF Edward Walsh. Jockey. She was
about 20 years old
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-29
CORTElYOU DISCUSSES POLITICS
WITH The PRESIDENT

Washington, Oct. 29-Postmaster Gen
eral Cortelyou, chairman OF the Hepubli-
can national committee. was I'm conference
today with the president discussing the
political situation in New York.
Secretary Root who is to make a speech
in New Yorw state Joined the president
and the postmaster general at the White
House and the three remained together
for some time.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-29
BROWN DECLARES
He INTENDED To
KILL HIMSELF

New York. oct 29.-Bouis r. Brown.
the East Orange. n j., young man who
shot Laura Osten, also OF Fast Orange. in
a cab on Broadway yesterday. was held
without bail today to await the outcome
OF the young woman's injuries. 1t Ks be-
lieved now that Miss Osten viii recover.
Brown today declared that he had no
intention OF killing the girl. but that he is
sorry he did not succeed in taking his
own life. He had intended to kin him
self he said.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-29
ALL CUBA TRANQUIL
EXCEPT MATANZAS

Havana. oct. 29.-The reports received
by telegraph today from the commanders
OF the garrisons in all parts of Cuba show
that complete tranquility prevails except
in Matanzas, where there is some appre-
hension owing TO reports that many arm
ed negroes, ex-insurgents. are rowing
about I'm tho vicinity of the city OF Ma
tanzas.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-29
THREE CASES FOR JU aE BROWN

Judge Brown heard the following mat =
ters today. Odfffon Either VS.. Annie
Ethier-Divorce for extreme cruelty; con-
tinued to Nov. Z. Kenneth c. Mann VS..
Edward r Mann ct al--Submitted on
com mplainants exceptions 10 respondents
answer. James w. Stillman VS. Charles
e. Gorman-Heard on demurrer to
amended declaration.