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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-31
Col. Gross Will Not Make
Way For Convicted Chief
Should tho Nsfaos Scheme Bs Carried Out By Republican
City Hall Ring Chairman Lutha's Retirement May Be Ex-
pecsd, and All tho ibhouGnt Evils Of Wids.Open Town,
Such as Mayor Granger Had TO Fight TO Suppress VIII
Again Bs Rampant.

the people should be thoroughly aroused
10 the necessity OF controlling the next
board OF aldermen not giving II TO the
Democrats nor 10 the Republicans, nor To
any other men whose sole badge OF dis
tinction may be the party labels they
wear but for the sole purpose OF main
tanning the present excellent conditions
OF municipal purity so far as police af-
fairs are concerned
why should party lines be drawn in
the election of a member OF the board
OF aldermen Wherein Is a man who votes
with the Republican state machine to
give away franchises 10 public servis
corporations which contribute to the
state machines campaign fund any bet
ter than a man who. with an eve single TO
the city's welfare. stands out for the best
possible bargains in IN interest or all
the people. Just as though he were driv-
ing a bargain for himself in his private
capacity?
THE ring that controls the city at pres
ent has waxed fat and brazen because OF
the rich pickings IL has managed TO OBJ
tain through manipulation of party labe/
to suit itself and 10 deceive the party
blind II has come TO a pretty pass when,
in their desire 10 plunder the city, there
is no distinction between Democrat and
Republican, once they get their hands
into the public trough.
Representative men should be sent ~
the council who are above seeking petty
Jobs for themselves and above trarlck-
ing with their constituents and bvilding
up sort OF feudalism with the city =
vaults as their treasure troves.
The Democrats have named repTeren-
tatlve men I'm some OF the wards this
year. notably the First Second Eifth,
Eighth and Ninth wards. II they are
elected. they would serve not as Demo
Gratis but as citizens who wish TO eco
nomically administer the government
They would also see that the present
partisan board OF canvassers and regis
tration was changed so far as they
could change its complexion by removing
Timothy E. Molloy and substituting a
man who would he an honest and faith
full public servant.
They would elect a police commis
sioner who could be depended upon not
70 vote with the ring, and TO cooperate
with the good Republican members who
are sure OF reelection. 10 the end that
the city's affairs should be properly ad-
ministered regardless of the rings
wishes.
THE board OF canvassers and registra-
tion should not be lost sight Of this year,
neither should the rings desire TO super
sede Col Gross with one of its favorites.
whether that favorite is Chief Matthews.
Roswell G. Smith, author OF the police
commission act, or somebody else
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-31

The News Democrats exposure Of the
secret plot TO make convicted CHIEF or
Police Frank A. Matthews chairman OF
the police commission created consterna-
tion yesterday i'm city hall ring circles and
among those who seek 10 secure a wide
ppen town. and II aroused the citizens
generally TO a realization sof the tremen-
dous Importance OF the city campaign.
THAT was a corker I'm the News-Demo-
crat yesterday. telling OF the deal by
which 1t Is hoped TO make Chief Frank A.
Matthews a police commissioner TO sue
coed Col Harold ]. Gross. but you did
not get the name OF the next chief OF
police right, II the ring wins remarked
a man thoroughly familiar with the inside
OF police affairs.
The plan. as understand II, is for the
chief 70 he made chairman OF the board.
with a salary increase Of 500 per year.
and for Lieut.. O'Neil 10 be made chief.
Doubtless you observed a few weeks
ago, when the captains asked for an in
crease in their pay that the chief did not
join I'm the request They wanted about
s4o0 per year additional compensation for
their services III the chief becomes
police commissioner he can further the
captains claims. and al the tame time get
an even larger increase for himself.
From other sources IL was learned that
n the machine politicians intend TO make
Chief Mathewsa police commissioner they
will strike an insurmountable obstacle In
the downright refusal Of Col Gross TO
step down and out.
II is known. too, that Chairman WI
liam II Luther OF the police board. who
with Col. Gross has worked In the utmost
harmony for a long time. would regard
the retirement OF Col Gross as almost
calamity and would do everything I'm his
power TO insure his retention In office.
Moreover failing 10 obtain another col
league as honest. faithful. trustworthy
and courageous as Col Gross. he would
not remain a moment longer In the police
department than the time required TO get
ont OF A.
with Col. Gross out and no decent
backing for Chairman Luther" said
well-known Republican member Of the
city government today. what would be
come Of the splendid organization the po-
lice department has attained under them?
How soon would II take the disorganizers
10 get I'm their work. and for the vul-
lures. the demi- monde, the gamblers and
g1izzlers TO enjoy Sheir old-time sway In
wide-open town?
II regard the control OF the city gov
ernment as infinitely more important %
the people Of Providence than the cleo
ton OF United states senator believe
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-31

The timely discovery OF escaping gas,
this morning. averted a double tragedy in
the Hopkins hotel, sis Westminster street.
though Peter Dugan had already sue
cumbed to the noxious influence OF the
fluid
Hugh Dugan his son. was unconscious
when found. but later revived at the
Rhode Island hospital: and there il hope
for his complete recovery.
Peter Dugan, a widower aged 7s, and
his son Hugh. aged 81, registered AZ the
hotel last evening and were assigned to a
room on the second floor and were not
seen again until found In bed at 9:io this
morning.
John Hallstead the hotel clerk, was In
the corridor on the second floor at that
time and detected strong odor OF gas.
He traced Il to the room occupied by the
Dugans. and forced the door. Entering
the room. he discovered the two men
prostrate and unconscious.
He Immediately had the ambulance
called. and Hugh was rushed ~ the hos
pitsl. The ambulance physician said that
the elder Dugan had been dead some
time
Captain Horton Of Station invcs.iga-
ted the occurrence and believes II was
accident rather than suicide.
Though the window Of the room was
closed. there were evidences thar either
the father or the son had left the bed
during the night or early In the morning.
and the probability is that on returning
10 bed the gas cock was not completely
closed.
Peter Dugan was a veteran OF the civil
War, and a gardener by occupation; and
until few weeks ago ne had worked on
Col Isaac l.. Gof's estate at East Green
vich
lie had been visiting his son Iusn. WHO
is unmarried. al his boarding house on n
street Hugh Is n machinist by trade.
Another son, Michael. conduc.s a stable
In Olneyville, and when notih,d Of his
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-31

eased cows; third. the possession OF meat
OF calf under four weeks OF age. for the
purpose OF shipping It out f.the state;
fourth, the possession of the body OF a
calf to be sold for food purposes. Each
OF the indictments contained 100 counts.
Counsel for Brigham secured con-
tlnuation of one OF the cases against
him until the March term OF the court
and the defendant held I'm bail OF $500.
II was arranged that during the after
noon counsel would prepare for the ap-
pearance of the defendants at later
date
Upon the request OF Attorney General
Clark G. Fits Judge Rowell held Carl
Es May. William NJ. Fisher and w. 8.
Heath in bonds OF $500 as witnesses. The
three men are employees OF the Burling
ton Rendering company, OF which Brig
ham is manager.
In explaining that the fine imposed
was not the maximum amount. he said
that I'm imposing IL. he had in mind the
fact that there were further means OF
Furnishing the offending company. An
inquiry among the lawyers interested I'm
the case as to what further punishment
might be inflicted. brought out the in
formation that under the laws OF the
state OF Vermont the company can be
permanently enjoined from doing busi-
ness I'm this state
Judge Rowel. however. did not inti-
mate that steh aff extreme course would
follow.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-31

In their desperate efforts to roll back
the popular tide in this'state. the Bray
ton machine managers have imported
United States Senator John NJ. Thurston
OF Nebraska to talk protection and pros
perity and hurrab for the grand old
flag.
He devoted 25 minutes Of his valuable
time this afternoon TO that task in the
$4,000 headquarters OF the Pettis e. Pad
lock Pioneer club. Banigan building, be-
fore one OF the largest audiences that
has gathered there out Of curiosity since
the MONDAY rallies were inaugurated.
Mr. Thurston resembles the bush
whacking preacher type OF Republican
politician. He was arrayed in conven-
tional ministerial garb. wore projecting
standing collar, gold-bowed eyeglasses,
long hair smoothly brushed over dome
like forehead and punched at the nape OF
the neck: a long Prince Albert and dark
striped trousers.
There were no pants even In his
speech. which rippled as smoothly as one
Of the brooks that feed the Rio Platte /;
and he spared no pains TO make the war
veterans who had gathered in some force
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-31

IL out Of his pocket Later. the town
clerk put his file mark upon the paper.
samuel Kettle and John Bates confirm
Ell Mr.. Carr's testimony. II was shown
that the Democratic caucus was held the
night before the list OF supervisors was
presented 20 the council
After an inquiry from Judge Park
hurst, Mr.. Thornley, introduced the AMI
davits OF Chairman Frank T.. Fitzsim-
mons and Secretary Peter j. Gaskin Of
the Democratic state committee show
ing that the Carr committee was the only
one recognized by the state convention
and the state committed
Mr.. Thornley, then made q brief argu-
ment relying chiefly on the cases OF
Rose We. Bennett and Durbin VS. Nc
Elroy. and Rose We. Mott as fully sus-
tanning the claim for relief set out in
their case.
Mr.. Allen argued that the councils
course was such as must meet the ap-
proval OF the court. as the council had
acted on the Information within it's pos.
session 10 the best OF It's ability.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-31
8-YEAR-OLD BOY
HELD Up IN HIS
CRIME CAREER

Though but years old, Frank Riley has
been arrested twice for drunkenness and
once for breaking and entering; and to-
day he was sentenced To the Reform
school during minority for an assault on
Fannie Shaw last evening.
lie and other boys were cutting up
Halloween tricks and breaking down a
gate owned by the Shaw woman When
she came out TO demonstrate, Riley struck
her over the head with 'six4foot clothes
pole
He told Judge Lee that he hit her be-
cause she threw water on him
Riley is one OF the boys who last sum-
mer stole a boat and jug OF whiskey,
and got drunk and were padding about
the river when Riley fell overheard.
struck his head against the boat and was
rendered unconscious. but was revived at
the Rhode Island hospital.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-31
ASKS TO HAVE JOHNSON
DECLARED IN CONTEMPT

Washington, oct. 31.-There was sus-
gestion that Mayor Tom Johnson or
Cleveland is in contempt OF the supreme
court in a petition presented in that body
by Attorney Warrington for the Cleve-
land Electric Railway company, asking
that the mayor and other city officials
be restrained from interfering with the
operation Of the company's car line on
Erie street. pending the decision OF the
supreme court on an appeal now before
It,
II is another outbreak OF the long liti-
CATION growing out OF Johnson's attempt
10 put into effect three-cent fares in
Cleveland He claimed that the electric
company's franchise for that portion OF
it's lines on Erie street and Central ave-
nue. expired on March %, 1905. while the
company maintained that the franchises
ran until 1914.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-31
HELD FOR LARCENY, PAIR MAKE
ENTIRELY Different PLEAS

Fenton O'Connor OF Boston came here
Monday with an overcoat and a dress
suit case. lie met Frank Roberts and
Joseph ST. John and had several drinks
Yesterday he reported 10 the police that
the two took him 20 the train. but man
aged 20 MT the coat and case and
later the two were arrested
This morning Roberts pleaded guilty Of
larceny and was fined SEQ and costs St
John pleaded not guilty and was held In
500 surety for tgial on Friday He said
he and Roberts accompanied O'Connor
% the train hut that O'Connor asked
him 10 hold the coat and case and did
not return. lie said that yesterday he
reported the affair to the Fifth station.
and that the articles were AZ his home.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-31
MEN TO
ASK REDUCTION
Of THEIR BAIL

The attorneys for the three young
white men who are held by the United
States authorities. awaiting trial for aid
ing Chinese 10 unlawfully enter this
country, are preparing to make strong
attempt for the release OF their clients.
This morning United States Attorney
Charles A. Wilson received Information
from Boston that an effort will be made
tomorrow 10 secure a reduction in the
amount OF their bail.
The time arranged for the claiming OF
the schooner-yacht FroliC. on board of
which the Celestials were smuggled
here. expires next Friday; and thus far
no one has entered claim for the boat.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-31
STRIKE SYMPATHIZERS SMASH
WALD0RF-AST0RlA WINDOWS

New York, oct. 31.--A clash between the
police and 100 or moro of the striking
chauffeurs and their sympathizers oc
CURED I'm front of the Waldorf-Astorla
late last tHight.-----
During the fight bricks were thrown
through the windows OF the hotel dining
room and through the windows Of a jewel
ry store adjacent William Jones who was
or the box OF an electric car was badly
cut on the head with a missile. One striker
was arrested.
The trouble began when Jones. accom-
panied by special policeman attempted
20 drive away with three fares who had
entered his cab at the hotel Cabmen sta =
toned near by stopped his machine, and
when he refused TO get down, tried to pull
him from the box.
Several patrolmen ran to the scene and
laid about with their night sticks. but the
crowd turned upon the officers. who were
getting much the worst OF Il, when police
reserves arrived. After brief. but llN--ly
fight. the strikers were arrested or dis
persed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-31
BOARD SWEARS
IN MAN WITH
POOR VISION

Chairman Samuel Whiteley OF the board
OF canvassers and registration this noon
administered the usual oath 10 James
Sullivan. whom IL selected 80 serve as
clerk i'm the Second district of the Sixth
ward on election day, and whose vision.
according TO the statement made by
Christopher w. O Brien, Is 80 impaired
that he cannot see the marks on ballot
II held two feet from his eyes"
Chairman Whiteley and Timothy =.
Molloy OF the board decided that M.
Sullvan's eyesght was not bad enough
TO hinder him from serving at the cleo
ton; and the oath was administered.
During the noon hour a large number
took the required oath: and these with
those who took IL yesterday raised the
number to 1S6.
swearing that he will faithfully perform
his duties as supervisor or clerk in ac-
cordance with the election laws"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-31
SEN. THURST0N
ON PROSPERITY
AND CIVIL WAR
Nebraska Senator Talks to Pets Paddock Club But Fails to
Enghten Voters the Issues Before Them What the
Gories of Bygone Days Have to Do 18th the Overthrow of
the Most Corrupt Political Oigarchy in the United States.

believe that he revered even the dust
upon which they may tread IN the
streets.
He had evidently been well coached by
the sly and invisible Aldrich. who has at
tended no political rallies this year. to
laud the flag and the G. a. r.: and he
devoted nine-tenths Of his speech to these
topics. even returning to them when he
had quickly exhausted the glories OF Re
publican craftsmanship from Lincoln to
Roosevelt.
Not a word did he say or the issues 10
be met and faced honestly by Rhode ISL
anders in the present campaign but SEEM
ed to want his audience 10 believe that
the Republican party always has been and
always will be right.
IL has been noticed and remarked since
the campaign of aggression began that
the speakers of national reputation who
have come here have not been introduced
by the national committeeman from
Rhode Island. Gen. Charles r.. Brayton
= The PerryColt syndicate seems TO be
striving to keep the general I'm the back
ground and. by hiding him. blind the
Continued on Page Six ..
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-31
NAVAL DRY DOCK
. WANTED FOR THE
NARRAGANSETT

A movement has been started In New
port to bring the attention OF the navy
department at Washington Ito the need OF
a drydock in Narragansett Bay. Assist
ant Secretary Of the Navy Newberry who
recently made tour of inspection OF the
navy yards on the Atlantic coast is said
to have expressed himself strongly on the
need OF additional drydocks, and naval
officers here point to the advisability OF
having one of the two new docks provided
for by an appropriation OF congress es-
tabllshed near the naval coaling station
q Bradford.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-31
WOMAN SUFFRAGlSTS IN
SESSION At LOWELL

Lowell, Mass. Oct 3l.--Advocates OF
woman suffrage from all over the state
gathered here today for the 37th annual
meeting OF the Massachusetts, Woman
suffrage association. which was held In
the Trinitarian Congregational church.
NO opposition was expected TO the re-
election OF Mrs. Lucia Ames Mead OF
Boston rs president. Following the bust
ness session II was planned 10 hold a
workers conference 10 be conducted by
Prof Frank Parsons. A visit to the tex
tile school and a reception TO delegates
were TO occupy the remainder of the day.
This evening there will be a public
meotinR
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-31
MISS FRITZ AGAIN WINS
TYPEWRITING CHAMPIONSHIP

New York, oct 3l.-Rose L. Fritz OK
this city. who won the worlds typewrit-
ing championship In Chicago last june
came out ahead in the contest at the
National Business show in Madison
Square garden last night
She wrote 2467 words from dictation In
half an hour. making five errors or
the other 13 entrants. Paul Hunter, who
defeated Miss Fritz last fall. came near
est her record He wrote 2i6s words,
but made 81 errors.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-31
FLYNN PLEADED GUILTY,
BB4 HIS PAL DIDN'T

Patrick Stanley and John Flynn were
today arraigned for assault on Fred Dem
mis- n is said that two went into Dennis
barn az Public and Eddy streets yester-
day, and later Dennis missed a chamols
skin, and charged them with the theft
and that during the dispute the skin fell
from the coat Of one OF the pair.
Dennis alleges that they both struck
him Flynn pleaded guilty and was fined
$40 and costs. while Shanley pleaded not
guilty and was held in 500 surety for
trial on Friday.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-31
WHERE Is HeDWell

Mrs. Elem Hedwell OF Wellington
street reports that her husband Avid
Hedwell. has been missing since Wedncs-
day of last week He r. - years old. 5
feet 10 inches tall. 1s0 pounds weight. has
smooth face and dark hair. and wore
dark plaid suit and a black stiff hat.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-31
CONGRESSMAN HOAR'S
CONDITION DANGEROUS

Worcester. Mass. oct. 3i.-Congress
man lockwood Hoar's condition showed
no signs Of Improvement during last
night His physiciann. DR. Frederick ".
Baker stated early today that Mr.. Hoar
was stlll very seriously ill and hat dur
ing the past day or two he had lost con-
siderable strength
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-31
COURT OF APPEALS DECIDES
IN FAVOR OF HEARST MEN

Albany. ~ Y. oct 3l.-The court OF
appeals last night handed down a decision
affirming the right Of the Independence
League of New York city 60 make nomi-
nations by multiple petitions.
The court also decided that In the judi
cial nominations the judicial certificate
filed first had prior claim. and that the
Independence League had the right to
designate their own candidates.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-31
CHAIRMAN LUTHER WILL
ENJOY TRIP TO THE SOUTH

Chairman Luther OF the police commits
sion announced today that he Will start
tomorrow evening on a long-deferred
trip as far south as Norfolk, Va, in COM
pany with his physician, DR. Il p. Cap
well. in order to take the bracing sea
air and view the beauties of the Chesa-
peake bay.
He will visit Newport News, Norfolk,
Baltimore and Washington and return
Saturday after next
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-31
TOOK peRIlOUS RIDE

Charles Coyls. or his way 10 New York.
at Boston yesterday jumped on a loco
motive tender and rode 10 this city. and
upon stepping of was arrested. He was
fined s. and costs for evading the faro
payment
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-31
IS FINED $4,000
FOR CONTEMPT
Rendering Company Defied
Vermont Grand Jury

Refused to Produce Papers and Memoranda Called
For and Claimed That They Had Been Destroyed.
Court Held the Concern I'm Contempt, However.
and Imposed the Fine. Judge Also Intimated
That This is Not the Full neasure of the Punish
ment That r1ay Be Inflicted, AS the Company
Can Be Driven Out of Business i'm the State
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-31
MS Rklkc0AT STOLEN

Arthur Greene reports as stolen his
rain coat valued at SIS from q locker in
Belcher & Doomis' hardware store.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-31
TROUSERS COST HIN NIGH

for larceny Of trousers from the Dutlet
He was arrested by Detective cafrey.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-31
THIEVES COT MONEY

Bsshine Silva reports stolen from a
trunk in his room at S2S So. Main street,
t23.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-31
YOUNG GREEK MISSING

Peter Sempess, a Greek. aged &. is lc-
ported as missing from his home, -
Pine street
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-31
DEADLY GAS FUMES
TAKE DUCANPS LIFE

fathers death gave directions that the
body be prepared for burial
New-York tribune., 1906-11-13
The full cast last evening follows:
M. sAINT-sAENs's PROGRAMME.

Camille saint-saGns and Walter Damrosch have
prepared two excellent programmes for the special
Safnt-Saens concerts which to be given in the
distinguished composers honor by Mr. Damroscb
and the New York Symphony Orchestra at Car
nesie Hall, Thursday and Sunday (November Is
and 10 afternoons at o'clock NJ. Saint-Saens
will appear at each soloist, playing two of
his greatest plano concertos, the G. minor and the
No in minor. An attractive novelty will be a
serenade for violin. violOncello. organ and piano
forte, to be played by David Names, Leo Schulz,
Mr.. Damrosch and the composer. The full pro-
gramme for Thursday afternoon will be:
Phaeton. Poene Symphonque, SaintsaAns
Concerto In G minor for panoforte. with orchestra
Saint-sasns
Played by the Composer.
Airs de ballet from Henry .Saint-Saens
Caprice les de ballet d ''Alceste' Gluck
Saint-SaAns
Played by the Composer.
Serenado for VIOLIN violoncello. pianofore and
Saint-SaAns
Messrs David Names violin: Leo schulz viooncelo;
Walter DanrOsch, organ. and NJ. Camille
Saint-Saens, pianoforte.
For orchestra and the playing organ rart