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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09

Dorneyite. who was appointed after. as
member of the city council. he had
voted with the Republican machine for
the inquitous state police commission act.
OF the 1000 voters I'm the Tenth ward
about $500 are registry voters. most OF
them working In the mills after the city
hall is closed. To leave their work 10
visit the city hall would cause them 70
lose their pay for at best an hour or
more; but the board says il thinks there
is no necessity for IL TO visit the ward to
enable these voters TO register.
The board bases its decision on the fact
that II has decided 10 be at the city hall
six evenings till o'clock. In addition to
the $500 registry voters in the Tenth ward
there are hundreds OF voters i'm the other
wards who are equally unable TO con-
veniently get 10 the city hall during the
day; and during the six evenings allotted
by the board IL will have but Is hours in
which 10 register this large number OF
voters.
Continued on Page Ten)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09

These facts are the subject OF wide COM
ment and discussion among men OF all
political parties; and fair-minded Repub-
licans and Democrats alike are denounc-
ing the action of the three members OF
the board OF canvassers and registration
as little less than an outrage, and an
insult TO a large number of voters that Is
sure in the coming campaign TO add very
materially TO the embarrassment under
which the Republican party will labor in
Its fight against the people.
The course OF Messrs Whiteey, Smith
and Molloy is characterized as nothing
less than the outgrowth of the deliberate
plan TO restrict Democratic registra ton
and otherwise promote Republican ma
chine interests that was the sole purpose
OF the creation of the board of canvassers
and registration.
The board is admittedly a Republican
partisan board The machine Republicans
claim that IL includes a Democrat: but
the organization Democrats say that he Is
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09

bottom the law Is quoted as follows:
Every person who shall ride or drive
faster than a common travelling pace. in
any OF the streets Of Newport or Provi-
dence, or in the compact part OF any town
or village In the state. or In any road
leading from Pawtuxet 10 the compact
part OF Providence shall. unless tustin-
able cause be made 10 appear for such
riding or driving, be fined not less than
s. nor more than $40 for each offence:
one half OF said sum TO the use OF the
complainant and one-half thereof to the
use OF the town where the offence was
committed"
1t is understood that there have been
so many complaints 10 the police recently
that the commissioners felt It their duty
10 give ample warning.
They chose this method because IL ac-
tually gives two warnings, the present
one. which is published in the newspapers.
and another warning when the police de-
tect any fast automobiling in the streets.
A third warning Will undoubtedly be
accompanied by fitting punishment, how
ever high the offender may be I'm social.
business or political life, and no appeal
To the police commissioners will be effec-
tive In saving offenders from the conse-
quences of ignoring two such plain warn
ings.
This caution is authoritative and has
the Endorsement OF all tfe police commits
sioners, at least one OF whom drives an
auto. while all have many friends who
are automobilists
IT an auto owner who has been warned
once Is brought up again. there seems
TO be little doubt that he will be dealt
with harshly and as the circumstances OF
the case will seem 10 deserve, in order
that persons and property may be ade-
quately protected.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09
TWO SMALL FIRES

Edward McNally. 40 Althea street rang
In box 2l2 az ll:03 this morning ior flre
I'm cottage house at q Calder street. II
was extingfished with damage 10 the con
tents Of one room. IL was caused by burn,
ing sulphur for fumigating purposes
Box lac was rung I'm at 7:35 this morning
for fire at IL North Main street in room
occupied by Michael Garabedian. No
damage.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09
JOHN MOORE MISSING FROM
HOME SINCE LAST THURSDAY

Mrs. Harriet j. Moore reports that
her husband, John, has been missing
since 6 o'clock Thursday morning
when he left his home at 115 Lock-
wood street.
He Is 81 years old, medium height.
leo pounds weight. dark complexion,
smooth face. He was dressed I'm a
dark checked coat. dark striped trous-
ers, dark shirt and black soft hat.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09
TENTH WAROERS
To HOLD RALLY
MONDAY NIGHT

A Democratic rally under the au-
spices Of the registration committee
OF the Tenth ward will be held on
Monday evening in Columbia hall, on
Putnam street
Frank T.. Fitzsimmons. chairman OF
the Democratic state central commit
tee, will speak. The public is invit-
ed and large gathering is expected.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09
WINS The CURTIS PRIZE

New Haven. Conn, June s.-The John
Hubbard Curtis prize for "the highest
excellence in literary and rhetorical work
upon assigned subjects" In the academ-
ical department at Yale. has been awarded
TO FrancisHartman Markes. Jr., OF New
York OF the senior class for the original
drama on "The Battle OF astings."
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09
MISS SUTTON DEFEATED

Liverpool. Eng, June 9.-In the final
round OF the woman's singles. Miss Doug
lass beat Miss May Sutton rs. 60.
This robs the American Of the northern
counties championship Of the ladies'
championship.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09
THREE MEN SET
THEMSELVES Up
AGAINST PEOPLE
Apparently Deliberate Plan
to Hurt Democrats

Democrats and Republicans Alike Condemn the Action of the
Partisan Board of Canvassers and Registration in Refusing
to Visit the Wards to Convenience Wage Farmers Who
Cannot Get to the City Hall Without Loss of Pay and
Yesterdays Decision is Regarded "EgrgiOus Bunder
Likely Greatly to Increase the Independent Support of the
Goddard Ticket.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09
SOMEONE STOLE COOK STOVE

James Brennan. 2l5 Richmond street.
complains 10 the Fifth station police that
a cook stove and pipe. valued at SIS. were
stolen from his house Wednesday
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09
CONNECTION BY WIRELESS

San Francisco. June "a 216-foot mast
has been erected on Russian Hill by n
local wireless telegraph company IL will
be used as a station In this city 10 con-
meet with a branch Of the same system in
Colorado. connecting this coast with the
Last by wireless.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09
WATCH FOB lifted

Robert V. McKinnon. 90 Tockwotten
sreet reports stolen from his house yes.
terday afternoon a gold fob valued at IS.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-10-06

Washington, d. C.-Senor Quesada,
the Cuban minister, when seen early
Monday had not received any reply
from Secretary Taft to his letter OF
resignation, Transmitted Saturday. The
retiring minister entertains toward EX-
President Palma feelings Of the great
est attachment and sympathy.
After spending 40 of the 73 years
of his life in fighting for Cuban liber-
in Havana without dollar" said
Sencr Quesada.
II have cabled to President Palma
an invitation to make my house his
home if he decides to come to the
United States. Although President Pal
ma is practically penniless, he has
hosts of friends who will remain stead
fast, even though adversely has become
his portion"
Mr.. Quesada has just made known
for the first time that a year ago
he had rendered his resignation, but
that President Palma had declined to
accept it. He said it was not his pur-
pose to return to Cuba and participate
in the election to be arranged by the
provisional government, as he had no
ambition for future Office.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-10-06
PLAID REFUSES To See Mic.

New York-Playing at cross purpos-
es, describes the actions of Senator
| uays.
The senator has steadfastly declined
to meet Mrs. Platt or have any con
versation with her.
Wednesday Mrs. Platt made frantic
efforts to Ommunicate with the sena.
tor, but to no purpose. At an early
hour a mutual friend sought to play
the part of mediator Senator Platt
and his son, Frank H. Platt, who nev-
er left his fathers side, returned a
positive no.
Senator Platt is reported to have
said that under no circumstances
would he consent to meet Mrs. Platt.
1t is believed that Senator Platts
family are determined to take no more
chances with Mrs. Pluatt. At no mo-
ment night or day is the senator left
alone.
The senator collapsed in the morn
ing on the way downtown. He had to
be lifted into the carriage which took
him to his Office. He recovered, how
ever, and returned to the hotel early
in the afternoon.
Mr. Busby, whose wife was mixed up
in the Platt family quarrel, has been
restored to his position with the Inter
borough realty company through the
influence of Mr.. Platt.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-10-06
Secretary Root Returns.

Washington, D. C.-The United
States naval vessel Slyph, with Secre
tary of State Root on board, arrived
in Washington Sunday. Accompany.
ing Mr.. Root were Mrs Root and their
son and daughter.
The secretary was met at the navy
wharf by Assistant Secretarys Adee
and Wilson, Mr.. DENLY, chief clerk
and Mr. Babcock, his private secretary
Mr.. Root and his family drove immedi-
ately to their home, where Mr.. Adee
who has been acting secretary of state
called later. He carried with him
some papers pertaining to state depart
ment matters for the secretary's peru
sal and admised him of the status
of some Of the more important matters
pending.
Mr.. Root declined to give. out any
interview. He will Immediately re-
sumo his duties at the state depart
ment and assume active charge.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-10-06
WOODSTOCK VI. SATURDAY. OCTOBER 1906 MI1O-E nv
AGAINST New Haven Road.

Boston-Atty Gen. Malone has hled
an information in the supreme court
against the New York, New Haven II
Hartford railroad, the allegation be-
ing that the railroad had directly and
indirectly subscribed for the stock and
bonds of certain domestic railways. In
other words, the attorney general
charges that the railroad Is engaged
in kind Of business not authorized by
its charter and injunctions in restraint
thereof are sought.
This action was not entirely uneX-
pected. 1t comes as an echo OF the
merger legislation agitation that filled
with excitement closing hours of the
last session of the legislature. When
the general court failed to pass the an
timerger bill urged by Gov. Guild, the
latter addressed himself-to the rail-
road commissioners, calling attention
to the New York, New Haven & Hart
fords street railway holdings. The
railroad board, on the governors In
itiative, Investigated the situation and
iuuue I1f,Orv- 10 UtTe drUurHey general.
Although it has been published that
the New Haven road has practically
given up its street railway holdings
as a corporation, the attorney general
still believes there are important legal
questions involved on which the SUI
preme court ought to pass, hence the
filing of proceedings against the road
in the supreme judicial court.
The street railway companies men
toned in the information are the Wor
cester & Southbridge, the Worcester &
Blackstone Valley, the Worcester &
Webster, the Webster & Dudley, the
Berkshire and the Springfield, all Mas
sachusets corporations.
The attorney general says that tbs
New Haven road still holds the stocf
of certain street railways and "sinct
said date (Jan 1, 1906) has usurpeC
and is now usurping said liberties, pri
vileges and franchises against the com
monwealth and to its damage and pre-
| judice."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-10-06

San Francisco-Twor robbers entered
the Kimmon Ginko, a Japanese bank,
also known as the Golden Gate bank,
it 1888 O'Farrell street, recently, and
after fatally beating S. Urakata, the
manager of the bank, and seriously in
juring A. WassaM, a clerk, with a
piece of gas pipe, escaped with $4,000
in gold. Manager Urakata died two
hours later from his injuries
After striking down their victims,
tile robbers dragged them to poorly
lighted room in the rear of the bank.
There the PROSTATE forms of the men
were found later. The unconscious
men were lying in a pool of blood that
streamed from their wounds and near
by was a piece of gas pipe foot in
length.
Chief of Police Dinan soon had de-
tailed on the case every available de-
tective and policeman in the city. He
advanced the theory that the robbers
are the same men who recently killed
two merchants in their stores in this
city.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-10-06

Everett, Mass.-The number of cases
OF typhoid fever in Everett has now
reached "a. DR.. George B. McGrath of
the state board of health and the men,
bers of the local board have investi-
gated each case and are still at loss
to definitely place the cause of tho
epidemic.
The typhoid cases are not confined to
any section, but are scattered through
ont the city, North Everett having the
most cases, numbering eight The in
VCstigation of the cases resulted in
The discovery that many persons strick-
cry that many persons stricken had
Just returned from a vacation spent
al some summer resort and were strick-
en- shortly after their return. 1t is
thought by the local board of health
tlatl lan impure water supply at these
psaces is the cause.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-10-06

Havana, Cuba.-The alacrity with
which the rebels are LAYING down their
arms TO the commission appointed to
superintend that phase of the termin-
alton of the revolution is the greatest
l.ssII ptTso the -prOVI5iOlESsi ts>a.~-----~a'7t
has yet encountered in its smooth
working program.
This operation is now we'll under way
in the vicinity of Havana, 700 of Guer-
ras men, with their horses, having
already been entrained for Pinar del
Rio, while one brigade marched to
Gunajay Wednesday without sign of
disorder.
As a concession to the men Gen.
Funston and Maj. Ladd have permitted
| the men to take their arms to Pinar del
| Rio where most of the men joined
| the insurgent army. The rifles, how
| ever. were first counted by officers OF
marines under the direction of Maj
Ladd, and the men will be required
to surrender them before leaving the
train at Pinar del Rio
The militia of Cienfuegos was dis
armed quietly and Gen. Machado's reb-
els at Santa Clara and Placetas are
being disarmed under the direction Of
their commanders. Gen. Guzeman's
5000 insurgents will disband Thursday
at Rodas Banos, Palmira and Cruces
All is quiet at Cienfuegos and in
central and southern Santa Clara.
The speech delivered by Gov. Taft
before the university of Havana has
been received with great satisfaction
by both the revClutionists and the gov
ernment party in Santa Clara province.
Gov. Taft now occupies the Office in
which the affairs of Cuba have been
administered successfully by the Span
ish governors of the island, Gen. Leon
ard Wood and President Palma. He
has just established himself in these
quarters. He will take up his resi-
denCe in the palace in few days.
Col. F. H. Crowder, judge advocate,
said that the continuance of the status
of the Cuban republic without change
obviates practically every legal Difficult
ty which might otherwise have been
caused by the establishment of pro-
visional government.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-10-06
FOR IRELAND.
United Irish League Delegates Pledge
Faith and Money.

Philadelphia-The patriotism that
beats with warm blood in human
hearts, was the patriotism manifest IN
Witherspoon hall Wednesday AFTER
noon, when the delegates to the con,
vention of the United Irish league OF
American pledged subscriptions to the
cause of Irelands freedom to an
amount exceeding $4,000
Seldom in Philadelphia are such
scenes witnessed; seldom, indeed, In
any place are such acts recorded. 1t
was all so spontaneous, so unexpected
that Michael j. Ryan, of this city, the
new president of the league, expressed
his amazement, and the Irish represen'
tatiVe, T. p. O'Connor, the noted jour
nalist and member OF parliament, was
moved to laughter and tears.
1t was at the session in the morning
that John O'Callaghan, national secre
tary, moved that the convention pledge
uay,ir ~ ratsv POu,Uuv wIuuiu tIIO-''s"t
two years and that $4,000 be forward
ed to the national treasurer in Ireland
within the next 10 days.
At he afternoon session, when the
subscriptions within 20 minutes had
exceeded $4,000, Darcy Scott of OF
tawa. Can, moved that the pledge be
made 100000, and this was unani
mously agreed to. 1t was then thai
II. P. O'Connor grasped the hand o.
Michael J. Ryan, and in congratulatinl
him upon his election as president
said he was certain the amount would
exceed 100000. 1t was wonderful
manifestation of national spirit.
Beginning with sums Of $4,000, thu
subscriptions continued for an hour
ranging down to personal cash sub
scriptions of S. and $40, until NOR
than $4,000 had been raised. Nearl,
700 delegates were present at thu
meeting, among them many Catholi
clergymen. They all listened wit
rapt attention to the speakers, amon
whom was O'Donovan Rosa, the age
patriot, who with tears in his eyes re
cited poems telling the woes of hi
native isle; Col. John Y. Blake, VIII
fought with the Beers against tn
British in South Africa, and on who's
head the British government placed
price of $25,OOO Mgr. O'Callaghan @
Boston, distinguished in the Catholi
church, who prayed earnestly for tn
cause Of his homeland, and Rev. Pa'
rick Kahn, pastor of the Reformed Pres
byterian church of Manayunk, Penn
who frankly declared -Ireland's hop
lay in educating her sons to the us
of the gun
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-10-06
To Stand by Collector.

Washington, d. C.-Commissioner
Yerkes of the internal revenue bureau
said recently relative to the action of
the superior court of Raleigh, N. c. in
committing internal revenue collec-
tor e. c. Duncan for contempt in re-
tvsing to answer questions relative
to applications fer United States gov
eminent liquor licenses, that Mr.. Dun
eSn will be sustained by the govern
ment in his position and If he is
imprisoned by United States attorney
10 Raleigh will Immediately take steps
Ia secure his release on habeas COR
pus.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-10-06
3 CONDENSED NEWS &
OF THE ENTIRE WEEK

DR.. Francis ]. McQueeney, high
medical examiner OF Massachusetts
Catholic order of Foresters, dies sud
denly in his Office in Boston.
Atrocious cruelties upon Russian
peasants revealed at trial of 81 OF
those charged with devastating the es-
tate of M. Krivoshein.
Opening of the food fair in Mechan-
les building at Boston.
AL Adams, formerly the policy king
of New York, suicide.
Sec. Taft, speaking to university
| students IIUyr------y-s,saiaa too prasidpnt
Palma and encourages the stumbling
republic to try again.
Steamer General Jesup of the quar-.
ter4master's department ordered to
Cuban service.
New meat inspection law goes into
effect.
Convention of the United Irish
league of America at Philadelphia
opened by a striking address by T. p
OConnor.
Three score injured in trolley cal
accident in Yonkers, N, Y.
II. S. Savary of Plymouth, Mass.
with sick wife in that town, baked
in his attempt to marry girl with
whom he eloped from ST. Martins, N
B., where he has been preaching.
Unofficial announcement made thai
Lieut.. Lahm of America wins the in
| ternational balloon race.
President Roosevelt and family re-
turn to Washington from Oyster Bay
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-10-06
Born Poor. Died Rlch.

Portchester, NJ Y.-Edward B. Wes-
ley, millionaire, believed to be the
Oldest of American spectators, died
recently at his country home at Port
chester of heart affection. He leaves
an estate valued about $3,OOO,OOO.
Mr. Wesley was a native of Leicester,
Mass, and he started his business
career selling birch beer, when boy,
to a crowd that had gathered in Lei
cester to see Gen. Lafayette pass by.
He made 81 and with this money he
walked to New York and landed there
in 1925.
For many years he numbered as his
associates in trading in notes, Com
modore Vanderbilt, Russell Sage and
Jay Gould.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-10-06
THURSDAY,
October a, 1906.


Outbreak of patriotic enthusiasm at
convention Of United Irish league at
Philadelphia, when $4,000 was raised
within 20 minutes.
Judge Dewey of Boston sues the
Good Government association for $780,
900.
Charles E. Hughes accepts the Re-
publican and w. r. Hearst the Inde-
pendence league nominations in New
York.
Robbers kill manager of Japanese
bank in San Francisco and get $4,000
in gold.
Edward B. Wesley, a native of
Leicester, Mass, dies in New York,
worth millions.
Atty. Gen. Malone Of Massachu.
setts seeks injunction against the N.
Y, N. H. & H. r. R. in the matter of
street railway holdings.
Massachusetts and New Hampshire
Camps, L. S. w. ", join the national
body.
Senator Platt refuses to see his
Wll6 ueSpllS ueT lIdullC 6lOTlS 10 BSl
to him.
U. S. submarine torpedo boat Octo-
pus launched from the Fore River
yards at Quincy, Mass.
Nervy girls of Quincy, Mass, reach
Fort Strong and see sports after being
saved from drowning in Hull gut.
New York team Of riflemen defeats
British team for the Vincent shield,
1648 to 1888.
Disarming goes on without disorder
in Havana provinces; Magoon to re-
lieve, Taft as provisional governor in
Cuba; Gen. Bell to go to Havana.
Presidents change with regard to
successor to Gov. Taft in Cuba and
the sending Of Gen. Bell to Havana
give rise to gossip at Washington.
President Roosevelt, it is said, will
take no action regarding appraisers
stores in Boston until Sec. Shaw re-
turns to Washington after election.
Congressman Mccall, Gillett and
Lawrence of Massachusetts renomin.
ated by Republicans.
John S. Lee Of Boston dies suddenly
in New York lodging house.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-10-06
Some Rebels Retain Arms.

Santiago, Cuba.-It is reported that
200 rebels in the vicinity of Guantan-
alno have refused to disarm. The rev.
oiutionists continue to concentrate
around Santiago. They promise to
disarm if Gen. Del Castillo orders them
t. do so. Del Castillo has not arrived
bat is expected now at any time
Officers from the cruiser Des Moines
unofficially witnessed a spectacular re-
view of the insurgents recently. The
raval men were enthusiastically
theered when they were recognized.
Good order prevails.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-10-06
eermanY,s Meat sunnIv.

Berlin, Ger.-In recent issue of
Deutsche Fleishcher Zeitung, the or
gan Of the German butchers associa.
tlon' published a sensational letter
from a member of the agrarian party
to Gen. Won Podbielski, the Prussian
minister Of agriculture, in which it is
declared that the agrarlans have re-
ceived an offer to monopolize the meat
supply Of Germany with the aid of Am
erican capital.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-10-06
Cavalry Men Ready for word

Burlington, Vt.-Orders were receiv-
ed here Wednesday from the war de-
partment at Washington for the 1st
and Sd squadrons of the 18th United
States cavalry at Fort Ethan Allen TO
leave for Newport News and thence to
Cuba.
The men were Immediately started in
three sections. AT Newport News the
squadrons will be Joined by Col. Chase.
their new commander.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-10-06

Bennington, Vt-Sbuthbound fiyel
over the Rutland railroad, due at NORTH
Bennington at $40 Wednesday after.
noon, collided with Boston & Maine
freight just north of the station. Both
engine crews jumped and all escaped
injury except Edward Hastings, en-.
gineer of the passenger, who dislocat.
ed shoulder in his fall
Both engines were damaged and one
freight car was smashed. The passen-
gers were shaken up, but none were in.
iured.