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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-03-16
The Boy and Mother Nature.

The best nurse for a boy is Moth
Ell Earth, either dry or wet. The clos
er to her he sticks, the better man he
IS likely to be in the end-the truer,
the more straightforward, the heal
thier
The separation from the soil which
the trend of modern civilization
seems to be making absolute, especial
" in the case of the city boy, and
more and more SO in the case of the
country boy, since he Is being led to
look toward the city and copy its ways
this trend cannot be but harmful TO
the youngsters, and there is need for
much insistence and demonstration on
this point.
The boy and Mother Nature,-it
cannot be too often reiterated
friends. and all he wants is an Oppor-
tunity to associate with her. Give
him a chane, let him go camping, live
in the country, ii all the year around
so much the better certainly in the
summer Let him get TO know the
o~-o-o.o--O-o-~o-~-~-o-c~~
The farmer will not always be led
by designing people. When he learns
that he is really the mud sill, he viii
climb to the roof and be on top III
deed and In truth.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-03-16

let the politicians gang TO them
selves and let all who believe that this
is an industrial organization gang to
themselves. There is plenty Of room
for two gangs
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-03-16

Mr.. G. w. l.. Smith Of Henderson,
said the other day that the farmers
will never reach their full measure Of
greatness, as long as they have TO let
a little old merchant come out to the
wagon and tell him how their cotton
classes.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-03-16

Don't be silly enough to so out TO
your local without a single idea 10
present. At the same time don't take
out some hobby and ride it all the
time II at should be devoted to other
matter
The time is here for concentration
of the public schools. Put three or
four small ones together and make one
good one of it. The children may
have to 60 a little further, but they
will get more by going.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-03-16

Show endurance in humiliation and
bear no grudge.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-23
MONDAY. AUG, 27. Commencing 10 Q. Clock A. M

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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-23
BUTLER WHO
SHOT CHAUFFEUR
IS EXONERATEO

North Andover, Mass. Aug 23.-Regl-
nald B. stafford. chauffeur for Mrs. Mary
sutton. the young man who was shot and
killed In the drawing room of Mrs. SUIT
tons residence Hill Crest, on the night
Of June 10, Is declerad TO have been a
trespasser, by a decision rendered yester-
day by Judge Newton p. Frye OF the
North Andover court, who conducted the
inquest.
Judge Frye finds that Staffords death
was due to his own wrongful act in en-
tering the house surreptitiously and Ed
ward Ruby the butler who fired the ia
tai shot, is exonerated OF all blame The
shooting occurred I'm the dmly lighted
drawing room OF the residence after the
members OF the family had retired. and Il
was shown that Stafford was mistaken
for burglar by Ruby.
At the inquest held Immediately. after
the tragedy Judge Frye discharged Ruby
but at the request OF two brothers OF the
dead man, the inquiry was reopened The
brothers charged that Stafford had been
killed through jealousy because OF favors
accorded TO him by Mrs. Sutton. Mrs
sutton is the widow Of Gen. Eben Sutton
OF New York
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-23

was served, during which Woodward's or
chestra furnished music. A wedding trip
win be taken 10 Boston and New York.
after which the couple will be at home at
l02 Summer street
The Probate court met In regular ses-
sion yesterday afternoon, Judge Brochu
presiding. A lengthy docket was disposed
OF
Josephine NJ Crowel was appointed
guardian Of the estate OF Charles s. Crow
ell, a minor: bond $500: sureties, John T
Oldham and william Allenson; appra' 'sers.
Arnold Allenson. William J. Harley and
Henry Mcintyre.
Josephine NJ. Crowell was appointed
guardian OF the estate OF Fred Crowell;
bond $500; sureties, John T. Oldham and
William Allenson; appraisers, Arnold Al
lenson, William It Harley and Henry Nc
1ntyre.
The petition for the appointment of an
administrator OF the estate OF Horace n.
Cooper, with waiver of notice, was con-
tnued nisi
Conciti Cariminti was appointed execu-
tor Of the estate OF Elizabeth Cariminti;
bond $500. personal; appraisers. Thomas
o'Donnell, John Loughlern and Frank
Gill.
The viii OF James Aiken was admitted
to probate and Mary Aiken was confirmed
as executrix; bond. 500. personal; no APP
praisers.
The first account OF the guardian OF
the estate OF George O. Keene was exam
ined. allowed and ordered 10 be recorded
The petition for the appointment OF
guardian OF the persona and estates OF
Herminie and Albert Lanoue was contin-
ued
Frank A. Thurber was appointed admin
istrator OF the estate Of Cora Belle Thur
Der; bond $500; suretes. Lydia A. Wood.
Abbie II. Horton; appraisers, Crawford NJ
Fairbanks. Charles Il. Frost and Charles
NJ. Franklin
The affidavit OF publication OF notice
OF his appointment. by the administrators
OF the estate OF Joseph Charter, was re-
ceived and ordered filed.
The affidavit OF the publication of no.
tice OF the appointment, by the executor
OF the estate OF Ahbie F. Spencer, was
examined and ordered filed
The petition for allowance OF the sixth
account Of the guardian OF the estate OF
Mary r. Greene. was received and con-
tinued with order of notice
The petition for the allowance OF the
third account OF the guardian of the es-
tate Of Martha G. Durfee, was received
and continued. with order OF notice.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-23
MRS. VANDERBILT
INSTITUTES NEW
FAD IN CHARITY

A new departure in the observance OF
marriage anniversaries has been estab-
lished in Newport and already shows
signs of being generally accepted.
Mrs. Alfred c. Vanderbilt was the Col
umbus of the innovation. The Wander
bilts had grown tired OF the prosaic an
niversary reception form OF entertain
ment. and instead. marked their fourth
anniversary, in the latter part OF July, by
taking four hundred little Methodists on
a picnic.
The anniversary of the Shaw Safes
will come on Sept. IL. and they will take
some children for a trolley ride, min
strel show and clambake.
A number OF people who noted the sue
cess Of the Vanderbilt affair, intend TO
follow suit; and now the only regret of
the children is that there are so few an
niversaries I'm the summer months.
In Newport today, each little Methodist
mind harks back to that gay day. when
they were the Vanderbilt's guests at
that wonderful picnic at Southwick' $
grove
A number of the cottagers visited the
grove, which was the favorite picnic
grounds OF the colony in the days of :he
late Ward McAllister. There and then,
the visitors decided that this was the
proper method OF celebrating such an oc-
casion.
Mrs Vanderbilt and Mrs. Safe intend to
make these outings annual affairs.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-23
SOCIAL LEADER
DEF|ES CASINO
RULE ON DOCS

War has been declared by Mrs. ogden
Mills against the board OF governors OF
the Newport Casino because of the strict
enforcement OF the law against dogs
rodming around the Casino grounds with
out guard strings.
Mrs Mills went to the Casino with "A
tiny Pommeranian I'm her arm. when
she had passed the Casino entrance she
placed the dog on the ground and he fol-
lowed along barking. Then one OF the
officials Of the Casino I'm uniform inform
ed Mrs. Mills of the order. which she sim
ply Ignored and passed toward the tennis
matches.
The matter was reported 20 the higher
officials and one OF the governors. IL A.
c. Taylor. informed Mrs. Mills OF the
rules governing dogs on the Casino
grounds. but Mrs. Mills had her own
way
There is considerable speculation as 10
the outcome OF this violation OF the rules
by Mrs Mills. who Is one OF the leaders
In Newport's social set
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-23
FIRES OUT,
CITYA SMOULDER|NG RUIN

Valparaiso. Aug. 23.-From the Plaza de
Ia Victoria as far as the plaza in the
section called Las Delicicas. four-ffths OF
the houses are completely destroyed. and
the remaining fifth are badly damaged.
From the Plaza de la Victoria down to
the custom house. only about one-third
OF the houses sustained damage. The
banks OF the city and the customs ware
houses were not damaged.
With the exception OF Espiritu Sai,to
all the churches in the city were de-
stroyed. as were the hospitals and the
theatres. The number OF dead is more
than 2O00.
The tragic scenes OF the San Francisco
disaster were reproduced here. There
was the fight against fire. the lack OF
water and robbery and pillage The au-
fhorities are non beginning to get In pro
visions. and water is being again sup
piled All the fires are out.
The first shock lasted Az minutes and
the second two minutes. Most OF the
houses were thrown down by the second
shock.
Estimates OF the damage range from
s25O0o.000 10 S5O.0OO0O0. The Almendral
quarter has been absolutely destroyed
The people are still camping on the sur
rounding hills and in the streets and
plazas. and only today are calm and
their courage returning. The declaration
is made that $4,000 people will leave the
CITY. The lack OF food is not yet seri-
Gus.
Telegraphic communication with San
tiago was re-established yesterday
number of steamers are engaged I'm re-
moving people OF the city to points 10 the
North and South.
The governor Of the province OF Val
paraiso yesterday issued the following
proclamation:
"In this hour Of adversely all inhabi-
tants must know that every kind OF re-
sources are ready, that the city is well
protected against disorder and that the
police. naval and military forces are ar
irving in large numbers, that authority
will proceed ineNorably, In any attempt
at disturbance against property or per
sons. and that food and medicine are euf-
ficient. Authority appeals 10 the energy
self-denial and patriotism OF all the In
habitants for cooperation for public or
der and safety"
The Mercuro is printing daily editions
which are distributed gratis. The paper
IS inserting free OF charge advertise
ments asking Information as 20 the
whereabouts OF sons. fathers or hus-
bands Large crowds are gathered out
side the building at all hours Of the day
soliciting copies.
Tuesday night a new fire started. Fire.
men blew up buildings with dynamite 10
check the flames Walls that were con-
sidered TO be dangerous were town down.
Tents are scarce Including the suburbs
of Ninar Del Mar. some 10000 people
now form colossal encampment
Hundreds OF corpses are carried daily
20 the cemetery Some 40 robbers and
two or three incendiaries have been shot
and their bodies exposed bearing the
words. 'for a robber"
President-elect Pedro Montt arrived
here on Tuesday and conferred with the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-23

Nothing doing in local politics" said
a prominent cuttefsh politician 10 an
other today. within hearing OF News
Democrat reporter.
Drop that blum with me-" was the re-
ply. II know that not even In the very
busy summer OF 1903, when we had to
turn out the strongest opponents OF the
machine that had sat I'm the assembly I'm
years, has there been so much scheming
as Is going on at present and you know
something about IL. too.
Two or three times a day there are
conferences between the politicians, and
certain Republicans are lying awake
nights devising schemes 10 help out the
straight Democrats who could not vote
for Aldrich for mayor nor Garyin for
governor.
THE hypocricy OF certain leaders and
their paid newspaper writers, who are
talking about humbug on the other side.
makes me very weary. Now, because
Mayor Dyer has posed as insisting on
keeping certain wolves from despoiling TO
the limit the city treasury, he is 10 be
sent TO congress, as originally promised
10 him.
"He was retired from the senate be-
cause he would not always play the
game just as the other leaders wanted H.
In fact. he is looked upon as a crank; /;
and. therefore. III is thought safest TO
dump him on the Republican party OF the
nation. as N the national party had not
troubles enough already.
Talk about being interested I'm Mayor
DEtI WeHdrt, none are more interested
or anxious for the retirement OF tho
mayor from public life than those who
tickle his vanity and hope TO get rid Of
him by letting him run against Congress-
man Granger.
Say. when our own returning board
couldn't make out to retire Granger, you
may be sure the people won't do H.
But that talk of nothing doing ram
kles In my mind Don't / know there is
constant scheming I'm relation 10 tickets In
the Ninth, Tenth and Third wards?
Long ago Alderman Dunn was promis-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-23

ed the Republican endorsement for al
derman In Ward g. and. while he has
plenty of trouble just now, he lulls HIM
self 10 sleep. am Informed, by that con-
soling thought. or course. the Democrats
are supposed 10 control Ward s.: but the
police and a newspaper manipulation have
really bossed things in the past
More than a dozen decent Republi-
cans / know are loud in their condemna-
tion OF the proposed scheme; and IL II is
carried out the straight Republicans will
cut the assembly ticket In a way that Will
not be agreeable 10 Col. Colts would-be
managers. II seems 10 me the better pol
icy would be TO look out for the Republi-
can voters and not depend much on Dunn
or his small following
'I hear things are badly mixed up in
the ninth. Two or three states have been
put up for exhibition; but they were badly
smashed when II was announced that
John +. Farnsworth. a prominent bust
ness man OF the ward, was being pushed
for the council Yesterday there was
conference between two prominent for
mer Democrats one OF whom Is on the
state returning board.
II am creditably Informed that High
Sheriff White later was called in for con-
sultation: and as n result Alderman Cor
ham will be candidate for reelection
"Of course as a Republican l am salts
fed with Alderman Gorham. He is an
able and industrious public servant; but
when they say nothing doing just have
to show am not from the gas house dis
trict
What do l know about ward 10 af-
fairs? Not much. only that former Alder
man West is doing some tall hustling for
the Democratic party. and that he will
work for the nomination, OF a straight
Democratic city council ticket; and who
ever is placed thereon will have Mr..
Vests most enthusiastic support"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-23
CUMBERLAND TO
HAVE A CRACK
FOOTBALL

Up to last year for several seasons
Lonsdale village had possessed a football
team that was found among the leaders
when the time came for reckoning the
percentages at the end OF the season.
Last year. however, a combination OF cir
| cumstances prevented the club from
making an especially praiseworthy record
in the game.
From present indications a determined
effort will be made to raise the team
TO its former standard OF efficiency this
season. 1t is said that among recent ar
rivals from England there is much first
class material In order that there may
be no delay in getting the season under
way a meeting OF the club and of all
others interested in the sport has been
called for tomorrow evening at the John
street skating rink. At this meeting IL
is probable that organization will be
effected and delegates elected to the
Rhode Islnnd state league.
CELEBRATED BIRTHDAY.
Thomas Bresnahan celebrated his
eighth birthday yesterday at his home on
Elm street Valley Falls. About 20 OF
his young friends assisted him in the
enjoying games OF various kinds. Among
the presents received by the host was
eight gold dollars from a relative. this
number corresponding to the age OF the
boy.
PRIVATE CONFERENCES
II IS rumored that all the officers OF the
school committee are not known TO the
general public. 1t Is stated that private
conferences have taken place at the
homes OF some OF the members TO which
all were not invited
Schools will open shortly for the fall
term and as all the teachers have not
yet been appointed a meeting Of the com
mittee will soon become necessary. There
has been some-taik Of increasing the
wages OF the teachers and this will prob
ably be the first business TO occupy the
minds OF the committee.
The feeling between the factions Of the
committee Is so strong that some OF the
members would hold meetings without
the knowledge Of the other parties II the
law did not prevent 1t is stated that
at one OF these fireside. gatherings held
a short time ago a majority Of the com
mittee arranged a program that will be
followed rigdly at the next meeting OF
the committee.
New planks have been laid on the Cum
berland side Of the Valley Falls bridge.
The bridge is not any too strong under
any conditions and II has been stated
that this Is one OF the reasons why the
Rhode Island company does not run large
cars TO Cumberland Hill
ANNUAL OUTING.
St Johns Parish CLUB will hold its
annual outing and field day at Boyden
Heights Saturday. The committee has
arranged program Of sports and the
affair Is oNpcCtpd 10 he fully as success
full as any previous one.
MADE VISITATION.
Last evening the members OF Britain
MIA lodge Sons OF St George. paid a
visit 20 Stanley lodge at the meeting of
the latter In Manville. The quarterly
meeting OF the local lodge will be held
this evening
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-23
TURNED DOWN ALL
THE BOSTON BIDS
Committee Will Now Have New Plans Prepared for Technical
High School Work in Such Form That Local Contractors
May Be Expected to Compete Heating VeniIating and
Electrical Contracts

At the meeting OF the committee on city
property yesterday afternoon, It was
voted 10 reject all bids received for the
heating. ventilatlng and lighting CON
tracts for the Technical High school
buildings 1t was also decided to have new
plans and specifications prepared and
again TO advertise for bids, thus giving
local contractors another opportunity.
II Is understood that there were two
bids from Boston contractors, and one
for the installing OF switchboard from
q Providence concern
II was claimed that the plans and speci-
fications, which were drawn up by Arch
fleets Martin & Hall. were so worded
that IL would be impossible for any local
contractor TO make a successful bid, as
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-23

some OF the materials called for could be
obtained by Boston bidders a much lower
prices than by local contractors.
on account OF the committees long de-
lay. only a few rooms OF the Technical
high school building will be ready for
use I'm September; and this has caused
much criticism IL being argued that the
committee should have taken intelligent
action sooner.
II will probably be some time before the
new plans and specifications are drawn
up; and IL Is likely then 10 be a month
before the contract is awarded.
The committee claims 10 desire that the
new plans and specifications be drawn
up with great care and with a view 10
the strictest economy; and they will be
begun at once bby Martin a. Hal. who
Al most OF the citys architectural work.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-23
VOLUNTEER VETS CHOOSE
OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR

At the S2d annual outing OF the United
States Volunteer Veterans association at
Fields Point yesterday afternoon about 20
members with their wives enjoyed fine
dinner. The committee consisted OF Chair
man Walter Calender. John f. Gobeil,
NJ. c. Mckenzie. A. l., Baker and G.. VIII
son.
The following officers were elected:
President, Frank n. Miller; first vice
president, Alonzo +. Pierce second vice
president. Warren Ralph third vice presi-
dent -fFet4eaiek- Read secretary, Abbott
l.. Baker: treasurer. Gilbert Wilson:
chaplain. Rev. Charles H. Ever: surgeon,
William II. Greene, delegate TO the gener-
al committee Henry c. Luther.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-23
Another Reduced Rate Excursion 10
Block island Via the Popular and Fast
Steamer New Shoreham.

on Friday Aug -. special excursion
tickets. good for the day only. will be
sold from Providence TO Block Island and
return via the popular and fast
steamer New Shoreham az the low
rate OF rs cents. half tickets
40 cents. number Of tickets sold will posi-
lively be limited Two and one quarter
hours will re NJ the disposal Of passen-
gers on beautiful Block Island for bath
ing. shore dinner and sightseeing
The New Shoreham leaves Providence
from wharf foot of Transit street. East
Side. s;20'a m. II due at Block Island at
LIS p. m. Returning leaves Block Island
$3.50 .. m. Is due In Providence at 7.i5
y. M
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-23
AID. GORHAM
In 1T AGAIN

Possible Candidacy of John p. Farnsworth in Ninth
Ward Causes Instant Activity by the Ring of
Manipuators and Bosses, and Things Are Doing
All Sides Contrary to the StudiousIy Dis
semnated Report That Republicans Are Resting
On Their Oars.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-23

authoritieS Senor Montt started imme-
diately for Santiago. intending 10 make
the journey partly on horseback.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-05
FINAL EFFORT
TO SAVE TUCKER

Boston. June 5.--With the date OF the
execution less than week hence. counsel
for Charles l.. Tucker. the condemned
murderer Of Mabel Page Of Weston.
sought the state house today In an effort
to obtain from Gov. Guild a communication
Of the death sentence, on the ground OF
newly discovered evidence.
The hearing today was arranged last
week after the supreme judicial court had
decided that the governor was not obliged
to submit the evidence or ask the advice
OF the executive council.
The governor. however. notified the pre-
siding justices at fuckers trial as well
as the former attorney general. Herbert
s. Parker. that he desired their presence
in the executive chamber during the hear
ing
There was also In the state house today
a massive box containing. II is said. over
100, 900 signatures 10 petition asking for
clemency for Tucker
Although the exact nature OF the new
testimony which fuckers counsel would
present to the governor had not been dis
closed before the hearing began. 1t was
understood that much OF II was based on
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-05
Taxpayers Money to Be Spent
For Its Benefit
Instead Of Immediate Public Hearing tho Home Corporations
Claims Are to Be- inquired Into by City Council Committee
Which Authorized 10 Spend $500 Out Of the City Treasury
TO Enable the Petitioners in Hiding 10 Secure Valuable
Privileges

Considerable comment has been made
Telephone company in presenting it's
petition TO the common council for per-
mission 10 establish itself In this city,
and the action OF the council thereon.
Instead OF a public hearing. at which
all the facts and arguments for and
against the proposition OF the company
might me fully heard, the matter ts 10
be inquired into by a committe OF the
city council, which is authorized 10 ex-
pend $500 for expenses incidental thereto.
After such inquiry. at the next meeting
of the council. the committee is TO report
its findings.
It's nothing less than an insult TO the
taxpayers" said one OF the city's leading
Republicans business men, today-a man
in no way interested I'm the Providence
Telephoen company.
Here Is a corporation that evidently is
working in the dark that dares not dis
close the names OF those who control II,
and which seeks now to continue its
operations and TO secure valuable privi-
leges without permitting the business men
or ehe people generally to know the facts
that they have a right to demand.
IF the Home Telephone companys pur-
poses were honest, straightforward and
above board. II would employ honest and
open handed methods. IL would ask for
a public hearing. TO which II IL entitled,
and at which everything possible regard.
ing its character. its system, what II
offers 10 give 10 it's Customers. what IT
offers TO the city in compensation for