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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-09
SCHOONER SINKS
OFF CLEVELAND;
8 MEN DROWNED

Cleveland, May 9.-The schooner Algeria
sank about two miles of the harbor cf
Cleveland this morning, and possibly three
men lost their lives. The schooner Iron
Queen Is in a sinking condition outside
the breakwater and the crew Of eight
was taken of by the members Of the lite
saving crew.
The storm OF last night and early today
with the heavy sea 1t kicked up was a
menace to shipping outside the harbor.
The big steamers that had been tied up
here by the strike came inside the break
water, but the small schooners could not
get In. Signals OF distress came TO ths
life saving station and Captain Mottley
OF the life saving crew went out ID the
Iron Queen. rescuing the eight members
OF the crew with difficulty.
They could not reach the Algeria, which
went down about two miles out
Captain Motley thinks there were at
least three men on the Algeria, but does
not know whether that In the actual num-
ber. Neither are the names known.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-09
BURTON-LODCE
BILL WILL SAVE
NIAGARA FALLS

Harrisburg, Pa, May 81 Horace Nc
Farland of this city. president OF the
American Civic association. which or
ganization has led the effort for the pres
-ervatior OF Niagara Falls, fne44- state
ment today regarding the report Of the
International waterways commission
transmitted TO congress on Monday By
President Roosevelt.
He said: This report merely reitera 70 q
tho recommendations OF the American
section OF the waterways commission as
transmitted to congress March n, against
which we protested TO President Roose-
welt April A. The report recommends the
authorization OF a total diversion OF Mag
ara water OF 1880 cubic feet per second
which Is 10 per cent. OF the minimum flow
OF the falls. and would, in the opinion of
all but the power companies and the
waterways commission, seriously damage
the great cataract as a scenic feature.
After careful study and after consul
tation with Mr.. Roosevelt, this report
was disregarded by Mr. Burton. chairman
Of the rivers and harbors committee of
the house OF representatives, who framed
the Niagara preservation act, now known
as the Burton-Lodge bill
This bill stops the Niagara destruction
at the present point and by prohibiting
the Importation or Niagara-made electric
power from Canada would restrain Cana
dian diversion. II would be operative for
three years only. giving time for dipIo-
matte action without permitting the de-
struction OF Niagara to continue mean
while
The report OF the international water
ways commission In hard 20 understand II
the commissioners believe what they as
sert, that II would be a sacrilege TO de-
stroy the scenic effect OF Niagara Falls.
Saying this, they yet propose TO bleed "a
per cent from the falls. giving full vital
ity to all existing franchises except one
and that one an American franchise.
I'VE will renew our protest TO President
Roosevelt at once against this vicious re-
port. so favorable to the. Niagara grab
bers and so dangerous 10 the falls"
-Mf-MeFArland- stated that letters I'm
his possession assured congressional sup>
port TO the Burton-Lodge bill.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-09
FIRE INSURANCE
RATES ADVANCED
At CHICAGO, ILL.

Chicago, May s-The Tribune today
says: Fire insurance rates In Chicago on
less desirable risks will be advanced 20
per cent. or more TO reimburse companies
that have suffered loss In the San Fran
cisco fre.
This action practically was decided yes
terday at the meeting OF 20 western man
ayers In the rooms OF the Western Union,
in the American Trust and Savings Bank
building At the same tim. there Will be
a large reduction on brokers' commis-
The raise In rates will MT be a fiat ad-
vance" IT will affect what are known as
the unavoidable hazards and IL will be
confined chiefly TO the congested district
bounded by Harrison street, the river and
The stock yards also will be considered
an conrested territory in the advance OF
rates and likewise certain manufacturing
sections. Fireproof buildings will be ex-
empt from the increase.
II is probable that the advance in rates
wifi be made throughout the entire dis
triot controlled by the western Union. ex-
tending from Pennsylvania to the Rocky
An Insurance manager speaking on rates
outside of Chicago said that there should
be A f,at advance OF 80 per cent in Iowa,
Nchraska. Kansas, Missouri, Kentucky
and Tennessee Ii was noted that he rep
resents what is known as non-Union
company.
Eirhty companies In Chicago and the
west belong to the West Union. Fifty
companies are In the independent class.
The meeting was called for the purpose
OF hearing n report from a committee OF
Ave insurance managers who went to New
York TO attend a general conference OF
insurance men.
This committee reported that there was
q general sentiment for advancing fnsur-
ance rates on Improbable business and in
cogested districts ad for cutting down the
amount OF commissions paid 10 brokers.
The meeting Was secret and after II
was over those OF the insurance men, who
were willing 20 admit that II had been
held. said that nothing definite had been
done In the matter OF advancing rates. al
though ell agreed that there should be an
advance on Improbable rislos and that
the congestion hazard" should be recog-
nized I'm the future
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-09
CANADIANS SEIZE
TWO AMERICAN
FISHING SMACKS

North Sydney. B. c.. May s.--That the
Canadian authorities are determined TO
put stop TO all illegal fishing by foreign
vessels OF the coast OF Nova Scotia was
evidence today when two American fish,
ing schooners were towed into this port
Gladiator
The schooners are the Raymah. Capt.
Hogan of Boston. and the Parthia, Capt
Seeley OF Gloucester. which were seized
of Cape North. on the charge OF fishins
within the three-mle limit. Cape North
is about 80 miles from here at the north
ern end OF the island OF Cape Breton and
this is the nearest important port TO that
locality. II has not yet been learned what
further action will be taken against the
captains or owners OF the vessels put IL
Is supposed that fines will be imposed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-09

Much interest was shown in the eau
cuses held last evening in the several
wards OF the city to choose delegates "a
the convention called to meet I'm Music
hall next Saturday afternoon to propose
4 representative Rhode Islander for the
United States senate.
They were designed to further the move
ment TO give the people a voice In the
election OF their next senator.
Popular election OF senator's has been a
policy long advocated by the national
democracy.
The national house OF representatives.
though controlled by the Republicans. has
passed resolutions several times propos-
Ing a constitutional amendment so that
senator's might be chosen in this manner;
and nearly two-thirds OF the states at one
time or another have favored the same
idea.
The Democratic state central committee
was some weeks ago appealed 10 by citi-
gems OF all shades OF political belief to call
convention to nominate some able
Rhode Islander for whom Democratic and
Independent candidates might be pledged
to vote; and as result this convention
was called.
There will be two contesting delegations
from this city at the convention; but IL
will be noted that the delegates chosen
from this city. as well as from other
places. are men thoroughly devoted to the
best political interests of Rhode Islanders.
The Moran crowd I'm Ward one took
no part In the caucus last evening. Some
of them came In just to show socIability
but, as one OF them remarked, the ticket
named was good enough for anybody.
former Representative Addison p. Mum
roe and Bernard l. McElroy were chosen
delegates.
In Ward Two the straight Democrats
had everything their own way. Richard
B. Comstock and John r. Beagan were
elected delegates.
Ward Three furnished tho only sensa-
Chairman o'Neiii OF the Democratic n city
committee entered the hall. he was greet
ed pleasantly by retiring crowd. The
caucus or Democrats and Independents
that's all.
What took place was that at %. m.
there were n goodIy number of loyal
Democrats about the ward room. and the
warden had not shown up, nor had any
member OF the ward committee
Some Democrats who had stopped az
the Mill street ward room on their way
home from work were anxious for sup
per. and expressed the belief that 'If II
is done IL is well II were done quickly"
Notwithstanding the side remark that
the alderman OF the ward had not put in
an appearance. the concensus OF opinion
was that the supperiess Democrats should
have a chance 10 vote and recuperate az
ter days hard work
James J. Nolan, Jr. called the Demo-
Gratis and Independents TO order and reaa
the call OF the state committee for the
convention, He was. on motion, elected
chairman OF the meeting and Peter ]. f.
McNiff was chosen secretary
When Chairman Nolan called for the
nomination Of three dlegates. former
Councilman John T. Raftery nominated
Amasa M. Eaton. James j. Nolan, Jr.,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-09

break away from the strangling control
OF Republican bossism: and there Is every
indication that the people recognize the
opportunity and are going to avail them
selves of IL.
Colonel Goddard is a man whose inde-
pendence and whose labors 20 bring about
reforms in the civil life OF the community
are well known: and Il is believed that as
n candidate he would receive the support
not only OF the Democrats and Independ-
ents but OF thousands who have always
been identified with the Republican party.
The convention on Saturday afternoon
in Music hall will be open to all citizens.
and the delegates will not only represent
the Democratic party. but the Indepcnd-
ents as well.
1t will be citizens assembly In tho
truest sense OF the word. and In its char
acteristics and importance one that has
never been paralleled in the political his
tory OF this state.
1t was hoped TO have Mayor Tom L.
Johnson Of Cleveland as a speaker, but
word has been received that he cannot
be here. Other able speakers, however,
will be secured to make addresses upon
the significance of this unique political
uprising and It's Importance to the people
OF this state. who have received no con-
sideration for their political rights and
have been forced to take what a corpora
uon-oontrolled Republican machine has
doled out to them.
Among some Democrats the choice OF
Col. Goddard is viewed with some un-
certainty since II has been their idea
that straight Democrat. rather than
an Independent. should be selected
This sentiment will certainly be voiced
by some OF the delegates in the conven-
tion but II Is not believed that there will
be any vigorous opposition to the selection
OF an independent and that, the choice OF
the convention having -been-nfad>T tho
party will be united In it's fight on behalf
OF the people and In It's support Of the
Democratic ticket.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-09
EMPLOYMENT
BUREAU FO2 AGED
AND CRIPPLED

Chicago May e@fhe employment =hll--
reau for the aged and crippled opened
yesterday and hundred gray haired men
and women, enfeeb,od by physical infrmi-
ties. made their way slowly to the Office
OF the bureau OF charities in the Unity
building and gave their names to the
bureau ofYicials appointed to receive them.
Most OF the applicants confessed that
they were outcasts-that none would give
them work, that everywhere they had
gone they had been told that their days
OF usefulness and service were ended that
the working world held no place for
them.
During the day employment at good
wages was found for 20 OF the lame and
aged. The others went away happy with
the assurance that everything possible
would be done TO find work for them
and some said II was the first gleam Of
sunlight that had come into their lives
since they crossed over from manhood"
into old age Men Of 45 confessed that
employers had told them they were too
old TO be Of service the women appli-
cants for work put the age limit at S.
one man with heart failure was given
employment as an attendant IN n physi-
clans offico and three one legged men
were given jobs as watchmen. A feeble
minded lad discovered that he could fold
paper in n box factory and was employed
az that occupation. One OF the men whose
right leg was missing was employed in a
factory in which the hands alone are
used and another man whose left leg had
been o. putated was intrusted with the
work of operating a small machine which
Is run with one pedal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-09
CHICAGO LAWYER DIES
AFTER 4 YEARS ILLNESS

Chicago. May 9.-Edwin Burritt Smith,
one Of the best-known lawyers in Chi
cago, died early today at his residence,
following an illness extending over a year.
Until early In 1905 he had been one OF the
most active attorneys connected with the
traction litigation. being associated with
Corporation Counsel Tolman in the pref
aration OF the s9-year case for the city.
The case recently was decided by the
United States supreme court in favor OF
the Tolman-smith contention. Mr. Smith
was born In Spartansourg Crawford
county, Pa, Jan. IS, 1884
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-09
R0SEN'S DAMAGE CASE
HEARD ON EXCEPTIONS

Morris Rosen's suit to recover damages
from the Rhode Island company for the
loss OF services OF his wife was heard
by the supreme court today on defendants
exceptions. Plaintiffs wife was run down
as she was purchasing fish from a cart
on the left hand side OF North Main
street on Nov. 12 1908.
One Of the claims made Ia that the
jurys award OF $500 Is excessive.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-09

thing for some charitable organizsti ton in
the city to take hold OF the camp and
continue itS good work.
Among the visiting physicians OF Pine
Ridge are DR.. George A. Matteson, DR.
William H. Bufum. DR. Henry Burnett
and DIR. Frederick Phillips.
meeting OF The board OF directors will
be held tomorrow evening when the mat.
ter Of closing tho camp will be consid-
cred.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-09
BIG INCREASE IN NUMBER0f
CASH FARES COLLECTED

Albany. N. Y. May s--The state board
Of railroad commissioners today reported
that the number OF cash fares collected
on the surface. elevated and subway lines
of Greater New York for the first three
months OF 1906 was 27, ,s39. .ls5, as against
260, 277, ,915 for the corresponding quarter of
1906, an increase OF 67,061, go
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-09
BRITISH FLEET At PlRAEUS
ALL READY TO SALE

Athens. May s-The British feet. con-
sisting Of 21 wsrships. 10 lying at Piraeus
with steam up. They will be further aug
ond cruiser squadron commanded by Rear
Admiral Prince Louis OF Battenberg.
which In November last was In American
waters.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-09
DUMP FIRE SPARKS DID IT

Sparks from a fire In the Miller avenue
dump caught on the roof OF q cottage at
1886 Bourne street. occupied by Arthur
Remington. late yesterday afternoon.
Hose Is extinguished the blaze before
much damage was done.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-09

Will Police Commissioner Lewis J. Pierce,
whose name has been brought so definitely
into the Cristy-Matthews case as the man
who sat at the hearing" and who talked with
Joseph L. Guild few minutes before Guild
'phoned to John B. Nash on matter Of
"vital importance" be called as a witness IN
this increasingly sensational case?
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-09
4 GUlLElESS WOONsoCxETeR

James Kelly. i22 Main street. woon-
socket was n visitor at n North Main
street house last night. according TO his
report to the police. and while there LOSE
IS from his trousers pocket
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-09
THE MAN
NAMED BY GUILD

The Bank Clerk Tells His Story i'm General Contra
diction of That of Nash Regarding the Midnight
Interview at the Crown, Saying He Sent for
Nash Only to Tell Him There We're Stories That
He Was About to Leave Town. and the Steno-
graphic Report of Testimony Is Proved Wrong and
That of News ..Wreess" Correct.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-09
JAY GOULD KEEPS UP
HIS STRING OF VICTORIES

London. May Sin the court tennis
championship round today Jay Gould of
Lakewood. N. j.. won the first set against
Eustace II. Miles. holder OF the English
championship.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-09
4 THIEF OF TIME

John J. Gallosly, $50 Oxford street. re-
ports stolen about April is ladies' watch
valued at SIS with the Initials m. q. c."
on the case. the property OF Mary @. Gull
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-09
HOUSE OF MIRTH
IN THIRD WARD

The "Regular" Democrats We're Too Smart for the
DiIatory O'NeiIlites and Caught Them Mapping,
But i'm All Other Wards Except the Ninth Only
Single Delegation Was Chosen, and the Best
Elements Will be Strongly Well Represented in
the Convention.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-09

The very safest Investment for
business house or a business
man 10 advertising. II a store or
an individual has something to set
the public let them know about IL
through The News.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-08

Every shop in this town Is crowded with
hats for young people and bannets for Old
oaes-but you don't give middle-ased
woman a ghost or Hhowi
And the stock being exhausted, the Gus
toner went of with two straight lines be-
tween her eyes
Fourteen rnAn armed with wooden spikes
were putting a telephone pole In place. The.
back windows OF a government building
were alive with clerks; two women at an
opposite house shared a sill with a rubber
plant: Aunt Carrie, from Georgia. watched,
proceedings from her doorway within eight
feet of the pole-raising. and flock of boys
were straddied on a fence
II the pole had toppled forward Aunt
Carries house would have been in spfinters.
Had It fallen Backward
But there were always the fourteen spikes
to prod il into erectness and to edge 1t
along gently, steadily and Oh slowly
until-chug. it had dropped into its big hole
and the spikes had given way to shoves.
The fourteen men went Off victorious the
clerks got back to their desks. Aunt Carrie
went in and shut the door. the boys slid
off the fence, and one of the women d s.
appeared from behind the rubber plant
And the woman who stin watched said to
herself:
Il wonder If that gaunt. bark stripped
and heheaded thing out there Is alive
enough to realize the Inference between be-
Ing chestnut tree In a forest and tele-
phone pole in blind alley back of the
Lemon building?'
1t was recess time at a public school for
colored children, and the pupils were play
ing on the pavement, when white woman
IN passing. asked one OF the little girls:
DO only colored children attend this
SCHOOL,"
The little girl stopped her play, smiled
and answered politely:
This isn't a colored school ma'am. 1t is
for bright children and for dark-skinned
children
The woman accepted the correction and
the polite little girl returned to. her play.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-08

Mansfield has come by much OF her talent
for music
one of the most famous stage families in
America Is that OF the MestayeFs. William
Mestayer-"Billy," as he was universally
caiIed-was the leading comedian In many
a strong company. His brother was a good
actor and his nephew Harry Messenger, is
now a leading Juvenile Harry Mestayer
became the husband OF Victory Bateman
clever leading woman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-08
The Walk Cure.

From Puck.
Tn out of health said the man, de-
iectedly.
For an answer the doctor waved his hand
toward the door of his inner Office. wherein
We're painted these words:
Walk in
So the man walked and walked. early and
late and. sure enough. found himself at
last Ia health once more.
This fable teaches that prescriptions are
not always the worse for being misunder-
stood.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-03-29
Startling but True.

People the world over were Mortified
ON learning Of the burning Of Chicago
theater in which nearly six hundred
people lost their lives, yet more than
FIVE times this number or over 5000
people died from pneumonia during the
same year, with scarcely passing notice.
Every one Of these cases of pneumonia
resulted from a cold and could have
been prevented by the timely use Of
Chamberlain Cough Remedy. A great
many who had every reason to fear
pneumonia have warded II off by the
prompt use of this remedy. The follow
ing is an instance Of this sort: TOO
much cannot be said in favor Of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy and especially for
colds and influenza l know that II
cured my daughter, Laura, of severe
cold, and believe saved her life when
she was threatened with pneumonia.
w. d. WILCOX, Logan, New York
Sold by Ed Greene and all druggists,
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Failed.

All efforts have failed to find better
remedy for coughs, colds and lung
troubles than Foley's Honey and Tar.
It stops the cough, heals the lungs and
prevents serious results from cold. J.
~ Patterson, Nashua, Iowa, writes:
Last winter had bad cold on my
lungs and tried at least half a dozen adj
vertised cough medicines and had treat
ment from two physicians without get
ting any benefit. A friend recommended
Foley's Honey and Tar and two-thirds
OF a bottle cured me, 1 consider it the
greatest cough and lung medicine in the
world" Sold by Ed Greene.
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A Healing Gospel.

The Rev. J. c. Warren, pastor Of
Sharon Baptist Church. Belair, Ca, says
of Electric Bitters: TITS Godsend 10
mankind 1t cured me of lame back
stiff joints, and complete phyaical col
lapse. was so weak it took me half an
hour TO walk a mile. Two bottles OF
Electric Bitters have made me so strong
have just walked three miles in so min
utes and feel like walking three more.
It's made new man Of me. Greatest
remedy for weakness and all Stomach,
Liver and Kidney complaints Sold
under guarantee at Ed Greene's Drug
Store. Price SOC.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-03-29
PIratlng Follows Iioney and Tar.

Foley & Co., Chicago, originated
Honey and Tar as a throat and lung
remedy, and on account of the great
merit and popularity of Foley's Honey
and Tar many limitations are offered for
the genuine. Ask for Foley's Honey
and Tar and refuse any substitute offered
as no other preparation will give the
same satisfaction. 1t is mildly laxative.
1t contains no opiates and is safest for
children and delicate persons. Sold by
Ed Greene.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-03-29
Notice.

o fApDiication for Tax Deed Under Section s Of
Chapter 4SSS Laws OF Florida
Notice Is hereby given that J. w Whidden
purchaser Of tax certificate No 1903 dated July =
1902 and certificate Nos O and 81, dated the 3rd
day OF July, A. d., 1899, has filed said certificate
in my office and has made application for tax
deed to issue In accordance with law. Said Ger
tihcates embrace the following described prop
erty situated In DeSoto county Florida to-wit
Lots /, and block A. Lots 2, and block y,
lots =, 5 and block c, all In Hinkleys Sub
division TO Arcadia. The said land being
assessed at the date OF the issuance Of such Ger.
uhcates In the names Of T. r. Hector, A. w
certificate shall be redeemed according to law
tax deed will issue thereon on the 10Th day Of
April, A. d.. 1901
Witness my official signature and seal this the
18th day OF March, A. d., 1906.
IT, r. CARLTON
Clerk c. Ct, DeSoto Co.. Fla.
by CLAUDE l.. CARLTON, ID. c.
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Cured CONSUMPTION.

Mrs. B. W. Evans, Clearwater Kan
writes, my husband lay sick for three
months. The doctors said he had quick
consumption. We procured bottle oil
Billiards. Horehound Syrup, and it
cured him. That was six years ago and
since then we have always kept bottle
in the house. We cannot do without it. "
For coughs and colds it has 10 equal
Csc, SOC and Sl,OO Sold by Ed Greene.