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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-23
FOXY BUNC0ERS
TOOK HIS ''WAD'
Gussss Henry TraVarss Confdsd In Boston Strangers Who
We're 10 Put Him Next TO a Good Thing and Enable Him
TO Earn More Than He Could Here in a Lifetime and
Found His Fat Roll Suddenly Converted Into Old News.
papers, While His Friends Had Skipped

Henry Travares OF this city fell into
the hands OF bunco sharpers in Bos-
ton yesterday. and returned home
minus a fat roll OF 1926 which repre-
sented his confidence in two strangers
whom he met In the Hub on Monday.
Trayares, who is a sailor, aged 81. and
residing. when in port, at 3S Link
street, made his first visit TO Boston on
Monday, just TO look around and COM
pare Boston with Providence
In some respects Boston was slow,
until he came across n couple OF pleas
ing fellows who showed him around
the city and told him where IL was
possible to spend money.
He was also advised that more
money could be made there in a single
day II invested properly than could
be made In Providence in n lifetime.
and II he had any money he should
go TO Boston with IL and let II make
a fortune for him.
The idea was a good one. Travares
left his two genial companions Mon
day evening with the promise that he
would go back yesterday with a bit
OF money that would surprise them.
And return he did. much TO the surprise
OF the new friends.
He was firmly convinced that his
two new-found friends there would
put him next 10 something as a result
OF which ho would come back to his
native town and startle the residents
with the size OF his roll.
lie met the friends by appointment
at place In the South End: and,
having assured themselves that Ira
wares had the money with him, they
Immediately warmed 10 him in a way
that made him feel perfectly at home
He was having good time. and so
were his friends, until II was suggest
ed TO him that IL was not safe for a
stranger to walk the streets OF Bos-
ton with so much money in his
pockets.
Pocket picking as a fine art was
explained TO him and he was warned
that he would certainly think himself
a very careless man IL he suddenly
awoke TO the fact that his roll had
been taken from him. ----
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-23
STOOD BEFORE MIRROR AND
FIRED SHOT INTO BRAIN

Boston. May 23.-seating himself at his
office desk in front OF a mirror In tho
Kent building on Kifoy street. J. Gardner
Bartlett. a member OF the firm Of Bart
lett & Pariohurst. architects, tried TO lin
himself BY shooting with a revolver.
Two shots were fred and one OF them
entered hAs head. He was found uncon-
scious by his partner. Walter Psrkhurss.
and was hurried 10 the relief hospital.
where n was announced that his ocndi-
ton was dangerous. Bartlett Is n young
man and hvcd at Winchester. and no
reason Is known for his attempted
suicide
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-23
WILL CASE
GOES To THE
SUPREME COURT

Judge Stearns In the superior court to-
day directed the entering of decree GER
tifying the case Of Charles Morris Smith.
surviving trustee under the will Of Amos
ID. Smith, VS.. Rhode Island Hospital Trust
company and others. to the supreme
court.
The will OF Amos d. Smith. who died In
1877, was passed upon by the supreme
court In regard to certain points raised
and there were number OF judgment
creditors, but these the court decided were
not entitled to any prior or superior rights
OF other creditors OF the trust estate.
1t was recited in the will that testatof
was a stockholder of the firm OF A D.
Smith & Co and a stockholder In the
Franklin Manufacturing company, the
Groton Manufacturing company and the
Providence Steam Mil. and an endorser
for said companies, and he devised and
bequeathed all OF his estate, save provi-
sion made for his wife. Amey A. Smith.
since deceased TO his two sons. Francis
NJ Smith and Charles Morris Smith, In
trust for the period Of 10 years from the
time OF his decease. and no longer. to
apply the proceeds 10 the payment, secur-
ing. extension or retiring of the debts and
liabilities OF any or either OF said COM
The trustees were authorized to assist
in the carrying on Of the business of tho
companies named.
II being intended TO charge these obli-
cations upon the trust estate, If desired
by the creditors thereof" The trustees
have allowed claims amounting TO S94,-
SIS "a against the estate.
The surviving trustee.is advised by has
lawyers that the phrase If desired by the
creditors thereof (that Is OF the CORPORA
tionS named)," Is TO be construed under
the circumstances as meaning 'if the
creditors thereof signify such desire by
the presentation OF their claims" II 10
deemed unnecessary by the surviving
trustee as there are other creditors of
said corporation who have not presented
claims 20 ask tho construction OF the
phrase I'm the will
Mr.. Smith wants authority also 10
transfer 10 the Associates Realty COM
pany. representing the holders OF these
claims the remaining real estate be-
longing 20 the trust estate. and all moneys
remaining In his hands
Green. Hinckley & Allen are solScators
for the trustee.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-23

ABOUT that time they were passing q
pawnbroker's shop, in the windows of
whlch were a number OF small hand
bags.
one or these bags would be just tho
thihs NO one on the outside could
teiI what was on the inside and IL
might be thought he was only carry
ing his lunch bag home from work
or something OF that sort.
lie was Induced TO buy the bag IN
provide against the loss OF HIS ss25.
and while one OF the men held the
bag and purported TO place the wad
inside the other handed out a line OF
talk on the architectural sky line.
which served to distract Travares' at
tention.
When the money" was inside the
bag II was locked and handed TO Ira
wares TO carry.
IL was not long before the party
was In the vicinity of Park square.
One OF the big cars running to South
tramingham was pulling up Column
bus avenue and Eithout even a fare
well word TO Travares. both men
suddenly forsook him and boarded the
car and were whisked up the street,
leaving Travarec with the bag still
In his possession.
The latter thought II would not be
unwise. considering the circumstances.
10 open the bag and get a peep at his
money; but he didn't have the key.
The best he could do w9s to sit on the
curb and with pocket knife, which
he borrowed from a small boy. cut the
bag open.
To his amazement the money was
not on the inside. Instead, all he
could see was n bunch OF newspapers
torn into strips the size OF bills and
tied together with a rubber band.
Travares was directed TO station 18
where he told his story and gave this
description OF the men: No. 1. about 35
years old, 10 pounds. sandy mustache,
black clothes, black soft hat and black
handkerchief about the neck. No. 2.
40 years old. s. feet inches. 100
pounds, light complexion, short sandy
mustache, light clothes, dark soft
hat.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-23

The police commissioners, having
postponed the hearing in the Crlsty-
Matthews case 10 Friday morning next,
at the request OF Judge Richard r.
Lyman, counsel for the chief OF po-
lice. devoted today TO other business.
Rev. A. Il. Cristy, with John B..
Nash. his star witness aHa-ethers,
whom he expected 10 be allowed to call
I'm corroboratIon OF Nash's story. were
ready 10 proceed with the trial; but
Judge Lyman wasn't and the commits
sioners. who have treated both sides
with the greatest consideration
throughout the trial. allowed Judge
Lyman two more days
The Judge has been engaged In the
McCabe case in the superior court, and
expected TO be busy there until some
time tomorrow.
Popular interest IN the case contIp-
ues undated. Those who feared a
''whitewash." regardless Of the evidence
produced, have stopped talking SO
broadly; but few are still wondering.
saying that perhaps the decision in
the contempt proceedings might be re-
garded by the commit ssieners as suf-
fcient punishment for the chief of po-
lice, and that the missioners might
not proceed to extremes.
When this view OF the matter was
called To the attention OF a gentleman
In close touch with the commission. he
said: Don't you worry. The public
need not worry that any injustice Will
he done. however IL may be decided
The commissioners will decide the case
on its merits.
'Tf they convict the chief OF con-
spiracy against Rev Mr.. Cristy. they
will mete out such punishment as they
believe the offense merits, regardless
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-23
WETMORE'S FRIENDS
SAY HE'LL "STICK'

That the nomination OF Col. r. II. l.
Goddard for the seat now occupied by
Senator George Peabody wetmore has
caused no end OF uneasiness In Repub-
lican circles becomes more and more evf-
dent daily
II has been years since there were so
many factional fights among the Repub-
licans throughout the state Many of
the towns are torn wide open. The big
machine has triumphed In some like
Middletown, while In others notably
West Greenwich, a combination Of antis
has proved too powerful.
In Foster and Coventry sings OF a por-
tentous schism have appeared. Fights
are promised in North Smithneld, Woon-
socket and Pawtucket; and that there
will be n battle on the machines own
stamping ground in this city--a battle
which threatens to dislodge some of the
heretofore most strongly intrenched lieu
tenants OF the Boss. Is we'll known.
The dissatisfaction with existing con-
dtions. while OF long standing has been
accentuated by the senatorial struggle.
The situation Is very peculiar, and even
some Of the generally well-informed poll
ticians appear TO be all at sea.
While Senator wetmore has not for
mally announced his candidacy. his friends
in Middletown have spoken for him; and
all Newport county Is practically solid
for him, though an effort Is being made
I'm jamestown. where a trusted lieuten-
ant OF Col. Colt is said 10 reside. to
swing that town for the Rubber trust
magnate.
Senator Wetmore has given some In
dications that he is still in the field
and, as related exclusively I'm the News
Democrat yesterday. he is expected TO
speak out fiatly within few days
either personally or through his
friends.
Among persons who bear close rela-
tions 10 him II is stated today that he
will stick; and" they add as a dis
tinguished machine Republican told the
News Democrat today. I'VE shall stick
TO him until he gives UP himself. IL
ever.
"I haven't the slightest idea that he
will withdraw, and I do not believe,
with the thousands OF others who
have rallied to his support. that the
senator need fear the candidacy OF
Col. Colt.
"The distinguished banker and trust
magnate is not, 10 my mind. the man
for the place. He would have TO re-
sign his position as president OF the
United States Rubber companw II he
became the Republican candidate for
senator. lie might do this, since. /
hear, he has now an income or approx
imately, $4,000 900 year; but that
would not make him a winner by any
means.
Between wetmore and Colt, I firmly
believe the people OF the state, re-
gardless OF party, would promptly de-
eide for Wetmore.
Now" he added, I'm response to a
question. Gen Brayton has not de-
clared himself publicly; but we know
where he stands. and the Colt people
have more than a suspicion OF the sit
uation."
While Col. Colt has not made open
statement, it Is apparent 10 everybody
that he Is playing a "Br'er Possum"
game trst now: but tho wetmoreites are
determined TO smoke him out soon.
They believe that his idea 30 TO lie low
until after his followers have captured "A
majority of the Republican assembly
nominations. IL not a majority OF the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-23
STRONG POWERS
BACKING CHIEF

OF any pressure that may be brought
10 bear for or against him. II they
acquit him, they will do so because
the evidence does not Justify a con-
viction.
Il know there has been tremendous
political pressure brought TO bear and that
either Influences h5vg been an work. The
commissioners know tflis even better than
does the general public; but, ifanything
the pernicious activities OF friends OF
either side would have reverse effect
with the commissioners. and would inJure
rather than help the persons in whose
behalf the activity was exercised. De-
pend upon IL. the case will be decided
strictly on it's merits"
Rev. Mr. Cristy has not yet succeeded
In obtaining counsel satisfactory TO him
self Ffe stated today that he had given
up the attempt and would represent him
self ~ any further hearings
Speaking OF the predicament In which
the superintendent OF the Rhode Island
Temperance league finds himself. prom
inent lnwyer said today:
II regard II as peculiarly unfortunate
20 use no harsher term, IL / were not
tied up completely by other cases at this
time. I would gladly step into the breach.
"Mr. Cristy very generously refuses to
ascribe his plight 10 political pressure
put upon the lawyers but everybody
knows that such pressure has been
brought. as there have been evidences
from the very beginning that the chief
was being backed and aided in every
possible way by political powers, which
really have sought 10 intimidate, though
along different lines, as much as have
the police authorities already exposed in
that business.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-23
ALOR|CH
GIVES Up
ALCOHOL

Washington. May Ex-senator Aldrich,
In spite OF his loyalty TO the Standard oil
interests. has been forced TO yield TO the
tremendous power OF public sentiment
and the demands OF the labor unions
throughout the country. and today the
denatured alcohol bill was ordered re-
ported from the finance committee. Of
which he Is chairman.
The retention OF the bill so long I'm the
senate committee has been generally at
tributed TO the influence OF the Standard
OIL Interest. whose product OF gasoline
and kerosene must find formidable rival
In free alcohol
IL has even been intimated that the re-
port has been delayed I'm order to give
time for the Standard people TO acquire
distilling plants and complete arrange
ments for the extension OF their monopoly
10 include the new fuel
There were numerous amendments made
to the bill. largely intended to prevent a
reduction OF the internal revenues by rea-
son OF the act
Provision was made that II shall go
into effect Jan. !, 1907, instead OF within
three months after the passage OF the
measure.
No Limitation was placed upon the size
or capacity of the stills at which dena-
tured alcohol Is to be manufactured.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-23
PEMBROKE HALL
SCENE Of VERY
PRETTY BAZAAR

The Young Womens Christian associa-
tion held an exceedingly pretty sale this
afternoon at Pembroke hall.
Among the fancy booths especially
noteworthy was a Chinese booth. where
Chinese tea and chop suey were served.
The grab box was IN the form OF a
flower bed where growing flowers had
the grab attached 10 their roots.
This evening an entertainment Will be
given by the Komans, who Will present
"No Man Wanted" Music will be fur
nished by the Glee club of Pembroke.
Miss Blanche L. Smith. 81. is chair
man OF the committee In charge OF the
sale and entertainment and the other
nine members include Miss Alice APP
pleton. '06: Miss Marion Cole. OF; Miss
Blanche Craps. '07; Miss Ethel wash
burn O7: Miss Amey Eaton, 0s. Miss
Fannie Shore. 'os: Miss Laura Webster.
'Os; Miss Ruth Dexter, 'O9, and Miss
Ellyn Hague. '0e.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-23
EAST WARREN
SP|NNERS QUIT
WORK TODAY

As a result OF having finished all
the bobbins left by the weavers when
they went on strike, about 35 spinners
employed by the Parker Mill in East
Warren were compelled TO quit work
today because OF lack OF work to oc-
cupy their time.
The weavers are still tenaciously
holding out for the 10 per cent. In
crease In wages originally demanded,
and IL was stated today by a repre-
sentative OF the management that no
compromise proposition OF any sort has
been made TO them. nor any answer
given 10 their request About a dozen
or The weavers have already secured
work elsewhere.
Organizers have been at work for
the past two days endeavoring TO
unionize the strikers, but thus far, no
union has been formed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-23
PROMINENT LUMBER MAN KILLED

Dedham, Mass, May 23 49, Henry G
Locke or Needham, senior member OF the
lumber firm OF II. S. Locke g. CO %
Needham and Dedham. was Instantly
Killed while walking on the tracks OF the
New York, New Haven and uart,ora
Railroad while on his way TO his place ot
business pave VI
Mr. Locke, who was slightly deaf was
struck by an outward train, the annroach
OF which he did not hear. He was 60
years OF age and Is survived by a widou
and six children N'"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-23
HENRIK |bSEN,
FAMOUS POET,
DIED To DAY

Christiana. Norway. May q. Henrik
Ibsen, the Norwegian poet and dramatist.
died at 2:SO o'clock this afternoon. He
was born In lS2S.
The death OF Ibsen was unexpected. al
though for the past year he had been
very weak, and IL was known that his
death was only question OF time. He
was unconscious toward the end and
passed away peacefully.
None of his friends was allowed TO see
him during his long Illness. the only per-
sons admitted TO his room being the doc
tor the dramatlst's wife and his son. The
news OF Ibsen's death made a great i'm
preston in this city. where he was much
beloved.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-23
CHILD
BOILED ALIVE
OneYearOd Alfred RouIard at Coles Station Fell Into Wash
Boiler Containing Steaming Hot Water, His Flesh Being
Turned the Color Of Lobster But Lived in Terrible
Agony Two Hours After Dr. Sprague Predicted His Death

bed at the waEhtub and her labor was
lightened by the frolics OF her little boy
at her side
Little Alfred toddled after her into the
yard when she carried out heavy boiler
OF clothes She set II down 10 go back
into the house for something and was In
the kitchen several minutes when heart
rending screams from the baby made her
blood run cold.
She rushed frantically into the yard and
at first was puzzled as TO where her boy
was; but n mothers instinct brought her
TO the boiler without any loss of time,
although the sobs had ceased.
Mrs. c. F. Brooks, a neiglbor, was at
tracted 20 the house by the woman's
shrieks for aid. and rushed hack to her
home TO telephone 10 DR.. Sprague who
arrived in commercially quick time. but
saw at once that there was no hope Of the
childs surviving the terrible shock to its
nervous system.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-23
SET ASIDE
VERDICT
OF $4,000

This forenoon the supreme court handed
down decision setting aside the ver-
dict OF 5000 awarded by a jury In the case
OF Anna NJ. Heltzen VS.. Union Railroad
company.
Mrs Heltzen was badly injured as she
was about TO leave a car by the sudden
starting OF said car The claim OF the
railroad is that the accident did not occur
as IL had no report OF such an occurrence.
Two juries have believed Mrs Heltzen's 5
story, however, and the supreme court
says I'm "A rescript filed today. THE evil
dence as TO the accident does not differ
from the evidence at the former trial. and
SO strongly preponderates against the YER
dict that new trial must be granted on
that ground"
The case goes back TO the superior
court
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-23

Damages aggregating 5000 are claimed in
two suits filed In the United States dis
trict court against Police Commissioner
Lewis j. Pierce.
The cases are brought by Joseph Rod
erick and Joseph Roderick, Jr., minor,
father and son. both citizens OF and resi-
dent in Rehoboth, Mass.
IL is alleged that an automobile owned
by Mr.. Pierce and driven by his servant
ran into and destroyed an express wagon
owned by Roderick senior, on April IL
last. threw both father and son into the
turnpike, so-called. and badly injured
them.
The horse attached TO the express
wagon was also seriously Injured
The complainant alleges that the auto
mobile was unsklfully and negligently
driven and that IL was travelling at high
rate OF speed
Joseph Roderick claims $1,000 for severe
and permanent bodily injuries His son
asks 5000 for severe. painful and perma-
nent bodily and internal injuries"
Plaintiff is represented by Richard p.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-23

Alfred Roulard, a chubby year-old baby.
who was the pride OF his mothers heart,
met a horrible death yesterday afternoon
by falling into wash boiler containing
stearning hot water. at Coles Station.
So badly boiled was the child that the
skin peeled of completely and the flesh
assumed the lividness of a boiled lobster.
The child lived In terrible agony two
hours longer than DR. j. l.. Sprague, who
was called I'm. had predicted was possible.
The Rouhrds live on Eaton avenue at
Coles Station and the mother was SO
overcome by the shock that she nearly
collapsed.
Neighbors went 20 her aid, cared for the
baby as well as possible until death re-
lieved II OF it's sufferngs, and aided the
family financially.
There are three other youthful Roulards
OF ages ranging from 20 Is years, and
the family has had hard struggle.
Yesterday morning Mrs. Roulard scrub
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-23
SUIT AGAINST INSURANCE
COMPANY ARGUED TO DAY

The case OF DIR. Samuel "a. Stepnsns
Insurance company was argued I'm the su,
preme court today Oh consutuuohal
question. DIR. stephens counsel Henry
the standard fire insurance policy re-
quiring that the amount OF loss be ascer,
tained by two competent and disinterested
appraisers r. unconstitutional
When pfatuttff brought suit the defend-
ant pleaded the statute providing Tor the
standard policy. which was the Kind the
plaintiff had.
The case was certified 10 the supreme
court owing 10 the Importance OF the
question involved. Mr.. Dubois argued
that as the state constitution provided
that THE right OF trial by jury shall re-
plaintiff OF his right oi trial by jury was
unconstitutional and void.
C. NJ. Van Slyck represented the de-
fendant.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-23
DIDN'T READ THE METER

a dog which gas meter reader from,
investigation conducted at dlstarc.
thinks bears the surname Morris. met the
calculating agent Of the eas company in
a ysrd at 7s Bates street and after a
growi Of dlsapproval and high dive. bit
his right arm.
The meter reader Nathan Sternseher.
81 Oiney street, hastened away without
any reading and had his wound dressed
by Dr. Brown OF Hope street.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-23
TWO SMALL FIRES

TWO fires. which resulted in practically
no damage. occurred In the Fourth station
district this morning.
p0h fS4' Broadway and Dean streets.
was rung in at $3.50 this morning for n
blaze In Kitchen OF William Grams resi-
dence at l2 Broadway. caused by n
back draft In the range.
At II O'Clock, box III. Kings,a,, a,.....
came In for a fire in a pile OF taIas,-..',, .auv
poles IN the freight yard OF tho n v
H. n. X. r., on Harris avenue - ''
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-23
THE WHEAT0N-Cl
NUPTlAlS At WARREN

Yesterday afternoon at o'clock a
charming wedding occurred in St Marks
Episcopal church when Miss Edith Wood
Cleveland became the wife OF Mr.. Charles
N wheaton.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. Joseph Hutchinson, rector OF the
church. and Chief OF Police Edward q.
Macombeer OF Warren. uncle OF the bride.
gave her away.
The wedding was n quiet one only the
immediate families OF the contracting
parties being present. Both Mr.. and Mrs.
Wheaton have a host OF friends. who
wish them all happiness.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-23

Coughlin OF Taunton and the writs were
served personally upon Mr.. Pierce on May
by Charles G.. Newhall.
The filing OF the writs was the first In
timation OF the accident Mr.. Pierce's
friends had received.
IL was on the day following the accident
for which the suit has been brought that
Police Commissioner Pierce requested
that the hearing on the charges against
Chief Matthews be postponed 10 enable
him 10 take a trip for his health.