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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12

pect TO be in Providence very shortly;
and as soon as / thoroughly famillarize
myself with the situation may talk"
Persons familiar with the Republican
machines method OF campaigning shook
their heads and smiled when they were
informed OF the coloners raive state
ment that he had been "out OF touch"
with affairs, and remarked that he will
not have occasion to remain out OF
touch with the politicians long.
THE political touch this year is likely
TO be heavier than IL has been for a Ions
time" said one observer; land IL Col
Colt intends to be n candidate he must be
prepared to be touched very heavily, in
deed
Col. Harold J. Gross and his fiancee,
Miss Mary Louise Colt, daughter OF Judge
and Mrs. LeBaron h. Colt, and her sis
ter, Miss Beatrice, who accompanied Col
Colt through France. England, Germany
and Switzerland were I'm the party that
returned yesterday. and looked the pict-
ure OF health.
Col. Gross remained In New York also
but is expected here tomorrow night or
Friday morning, I'm time for the next ses-
sion OF the police commission, and TO gat
into touch with affairs at the nominal
Republican headquarters in the Butler
Exchange,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12
SENSATION IS
SUSPECTED IN
LAWSON CASE

There is believed TO be something OF a
,~seDaational mystery behind the Identity OF
Judson Willis Lawson, the young man
who claimed 10 be a sun OF Thomas w.
Lawson when he was married here on
Aug Z. and who now languishes IN jail
I'm New York awaiting trial on his wife's
complaint OF abandonment
Jacob Cebulsky. attorney Cor the. young
wife. said that he understood that Law
son. or whoever he was. came OF a
wealthy family.
There seems 10 be little doubt" said
Mr.. Cebulsky, that this nan Is a Law
sea, for-i-ttrrs directed TO MN as Judson
Willis Lawson were found I'm his pockets
and his handkerohiefs and apparel were
marked with those initials. He must come
of a wealthy family for he spent I'm 10
days $500
Mrs. Alice Kandes Boquin Law son. the
wife, says that she cannot llVe on .ove.
and declares that she was Obliged TO bring
some action to ascertain what might be
done concerning such prosaic things as
meat and drink.
She is living in rooms her husband en-
gagged at No 2i5 West Eightieth street a
few days after their marriage
II don't want TO cause the boy any
more trouble than / can help" she said
'I'd be perfectly satisfied IL ned support
me. He left me with bills which ! couldn't
meet and l was forced to take this action
against him. He spent several thousand
dollars during his courtship and had an
automobile in which I fre lucrtlv weat
riding Since our marriage he hasn't given
me a cent. and I can't live on love, YOU
know"
Charles IL. Mcdonald. attorney FOR the
young man, said that the prisoner was
not a son OF Thomas w. Lawson. but ce-
olined to make known MS identity.
lie bFfOHgs 70 Wealthy TamI1y," con-
tinued Mr.. Mcdonald. "but pending the
arrival of someone from another city 1
have been requested 10 say nothlag as 70
his IDENTIFY
Young Lawson will have anothcf hear
ing next Monday and In default OF bail
he lies In prison.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12

into the care Of a subcommittee, Of
which Mr.. Waller was chairman
1t was stated with authority that Mayor
Thayer would abide by the judgment Of
the convention.
When the convention resumed it's
sessions the only candidates in sight
appeared 10 be those endorsed by
individual county caucuses. 1t is many
years since there was such quiet
preliminary session OF a Democratic
state convention as that last night
or when candidates for office came for
ward reluctantly.
When the convention convened today
the business proceeded smoothly, and
without hitch OF any kind the follow
ing ticket was nominated;
For governor, Charles +. Thayer OF
Norwick; for lieutenant governor. John
NJ. Ney OF Hartford: for secretary OF
state, George Forster of Rockville: for
state treasurer. n. S. Roberts OF North
Canaan; for state controller, Eugene
n. Peck OF Bridgeport; for attorney
general, William b. Stoddard OF Mil
ford; representative -at-large. Charles
Il. Donahue OF Derby.
Continued on page six)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12
HISTORIC SPOTS
WERE VISITED -
BY THE sons

The joint excursion and outing OF the
Rhode Island and the Massachusetts
societies OF the Sons OF the American
Revolution was held today.
The -MassaeAHsetts party came 20 this
city early this morning. and were met
by the members of the local organiza-
ton; and at 1880 they boarded the
steamer Islander, specially chartered for
the occasion, for sail down the bay to
points Of historic INTEREST,"
The sail was past the earthworks on
Fort Hill, leaving them TO the left and
OIL by Sassafras Point, with Forts Inde-
pendence and Robin Hill on the west
shore. Fields Point on the right and
Squantum and Pomham on the left were
noted; and down below old Pawtuxet,
Gaspee Point was an object OF interest
After noting Conimicut Point and Nay
ATT and Rumstick Points the steamer
rounded Poppasquash Point into Bristol
harbor, where the visitors saw Mount
Hope; and then the trip was continued
70 Common Fence Point, Tlverton, Stone
Bridge Little Compton, end finally Sa-
konnet Point reached.
Cormorant Rock. Brenton Reef Light
ship Whale Rock and Beaver Tail were
seen as the boat swung around up the
west passage, past Dutch Island and the
new fortihcations at Fort Greble on its
return trip.
Dinner at 3:3D was the crowning feature
OF the day, ana the party returned to
this city about 8 o'clock.
The following named members OF the
local society acted as the reception COM
niittee: Hon. Elisha Dyer Hon. Charles
Warren Lippitt. Hon. August o. Bourne.
Hon. d. Russell Brown. Hon. William T.
c. Wardwell. Hon. John T. Blodgett. Hon.
Charles +. Sterns. Gen. Hunter c. White,
Gen. Herbert s.. Tanner. Col Robert w.
Taft. Col. ]. Edward Studley. Col George
L shepley. Col II. Martin Brown. Col.
Roscoe g. washburn. Hon. Carter Brown
Woods. Col. Christopher Rhodes, Prof.
Wilfred H. Munro. Walter II. Stearns.
II. ~. Fenner, Fletcher s. Mason. Albert
L. Calder. I'd, Joseph Balch. Frank Gram
Nton. Francis II. Bates. George +. Wes-
ton and John p. Farnsworth. president
John Prescott Farnsworth. Robert Per-
kins Brown. George Corlis Nightingale,
Arthur Wellington Dennis. Frederick Will
Ham Allen. Harris Wilbur Brown and
Henry Van Amburgh Joslin constituted
the general committee OF the Rhode ISL
and society: and Moses Greedy Parker
Charles X. Darling. Edwin 8. Crandon.
James f. Seaver. Frank Il. Woodward
and Herbert w. Kimball. the committee
OF the Massa chusetts society.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12
FRUIT STEAMER
DAMAGED IN 4
FIERCE TEMPEST

Boston. Sept. 12.-The steamer Ad-
miral Schley Of the United Fruit com
pany, which arrived today two days over
due from jamaican ports. underwent a
perilous experience in a West Indian hur-
ricane near the Bahama Islands and was
considerably damaged.
All The ships ventilators were carried
away. the aft house was crushed in.
the headlights were smashed. the upper
decks started and other damage was in
1cted by the heavy seas. The Admiral
schley was commanded by Capt. Asa
Davidson.
The steamer left Port Morant on Sept
She carried 20 passengers and all OF
them signed a memorial expressing their
appreciation Of the admirable seaman
ship OF Capt. Davidson and his officers
and crew The Admiral Schey will re-
pair here without being withdrawn from
the service.
The United Fruit company Of this city
has received no advices from it's steamer
Brewster, which sailed from this port
Sept. g. bound for Port Antonio, where
she Is now about FIVE days overdue. IL
is thought here that the Brewster may
have encountered the same storm I'm
which the Admiral Schley. northbound
from jamaica was damaged The Brew
ster carried crew Of about 30 but had
no passengers.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12

West Greenwich mas ceased 10 maintain
a proper Democratic town organization in
said town and has permitted said town
committee to be used and employed
against the interests OF the Democratic
party; therefore be IL
Resolved, That this committee call a
caucus OF the Democratic electors OF said
town FOR the purpose OF electing delegates
10 the Democratic state convention to be
held oct. 3. 1906 nominating an assembly
ticket To be voted for at the annual cleo
ton TO be held Nov. 6. 1906. electing a
Democratic town committee for. the ensu-
ing year and for the transaction of any
other business which may legally como
before said caucus, and be II further
Resolved, That the chairman and Sec
retary OF this committee be authorized
and empowered 10 Issue the ball for said
caucus, 10 fix the date and place there for
and 10 select person to preside there
at"
Continued on Page Three.)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12
MANDELL FACES
NEW CHARGE OF
FORGERY TODAY

George Mandell, who yesterday pleaded
guilty or forging "A check for n4 IN ,-the
name OF Col. r. A. Harrington on the
Mechanics National bank and was held I'm
$1,000, was before the court today on a
charge OF forging another check. on the
Union Trust company purporting 20 be
signed by III. Il. Wolfe, and for 5000.
The check was dated July II and was
presented at the bank for payment on
July H. endorsed by Mandell ana by c. F.
Curtis, a icweler, who had cashed the
check. as he had a slight acquaintance
with Mandell.
When Mr.. Curtis presented the check
at the bank. he learned that II was n
forgery: and H. B. Wolfe. the restaurant
keeper, by whom the check was supposed
TO have been drawn. repudated IL.
Mr.. Curtis then hunted up Maudell who
promised TO make good and Mr.. Curtis
put the check I'm his safe and said moth
ing. Mandell since then has restored 10
Mr.. Curtis the $3.50 OF the $2O.5O he got on
the check
Yesterday when Mr. Curtis read OF Man
dell being arraigned on the charge OF
forging tho Harrington check he recalled
his transaction with the waiter: and the
Wolfe check was placed I'm the hands of
Capt. Horton Of Station T. who arraigned
Mandell this morning.
Mandel pleaded guilty and was held TO
the grand jury In $1,000.
Capt Horton says that he believes that
no other checks have been forged by
Mandel who claims that these two are
the only ones he ever put out.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12

Ever since the land opposite Roger
Williams park and extending TO the city
line was annexed by the city. nine or
ten years ago, residents in that section
have been accustomed 10 send their chill
dren to the Cranston primary school in
Auburn.
In consideration OF this privilege, the
city made an agreement with the town
OF Cranston TO pay the tuition OF each
child attending the school. this being re-
garded as more economical than TO build
a schoolhouse in that section.
After that. however conditions had
so changed that this part of the Elm
wood district had become thickly settled
and the city found it advantageous 20
build the Roger Williams avenue school
house.
Accordingly. a primary school was
erected on Roger Williams avenue, which.
although not as handy as the Auburn
school. is almost I'm direct line from this
section. along Elmwood avenue
Many children. however. who lived
nearer TO the Auburn school, continued
to attend there, at an additional cost OF
course, TO the city OF Providence. which
the school committee no longer feels
justified In continuing.
The city, consequently, informed the
Cranston authorities before the opening
OF the school term, that henceforth IL
would provide for it's own pupils. and
would not pay for the tuition of any more
children who attended the school I'm Au-
burn
Parents who, were unaware OF this sent
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12
Mayor Of Norwich Selected
for Covernorship
Full State Ticket Also Selected Without Hitch By Convention
at Hartford Former Governor Waller at The Head Of Sub.
Committee, Framed Platform Which Was Later Presented
10 the Delegates and Endorsed BY Them Without Change
Original Draft Of Resolutions Was Discarded.

Hartford. Conn. Sept. ITO build a
platform upon which Mayor Thayer Of
Norwich. a radical advocate OF municipal
ownership. could stand as the nominee
OF the Democratic party OF Connecticut
for governor. and yet contain only state
issue planks without mentioning William
Jennings Bryan as a presidential candi-
date. or making more than passing ref
erence TO municipal ownership. proved
nearly an all night task for the sub
mittee OF the committee on resolutions OF
the Democratic state convention, which
began its sessions last night
The platform which had been prepared
by Mr.. Thayer's personal representative,
Charles w. Comstock Of Norwich. was
demolished at midnight on the ground
that there was a waste of words and the
mild terms of the partys demands made
the planks meaningless.
Former Gov. Thomas NJ. Waller OF
New London, who had not seen the draft
of the platform, began TO criticize the
first paragraph and before the last one
was reached the matter had passed out
the hands Of the committee OF the whole
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12
NOT LESS THAN 5
YEARS IS IA FONOE'S
PUNISHMENT

Cambridge. Mass, Sept 12.-Arthur la
Fonde OF Lowell was sentenced by Judge
Bell of the superior court at East Cam
bridge today 70 not less than five nor
more than seven years in state prison on
the charge OF assault with intent to mur-
der Fred Duchesne on March 81 last In
Lowell.
Lafonde. IL is alleged. also shot william
H. Vincent at the same time. the latter
dying soon afterward In a hospital but
Lafonde was not tried on this charge.
I.afonde. II Is said. owed Duchesne.
boarding house keeper. some money and
trouble over this caused the shooting. it
is claimed. Vincent was at the supper
table with Duchesne when the shooting
occurred and was struck by one OF the
bullets.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12

BY a unanimous vote the executive
committee OF the Democratic state CEN
tral committee decided late yesterday af-
ternoon to reorganize the so-called Demo-
cratic organizations I'm Bristol and West
Greenwich. which were declared mon
existent" as was done three wears ago
with the Champlin organization at Block
Island.
II was voted to call caucuses I'm each
OF these towns for the election OF new
town committees and delegates TO the
state convention.
When asked TO explain the committees
action Chairman Frank T.. Fitzsimmons
delivered 10 the representative OF the
News-Democrat copy OF the resolutions
adopted by the committee. stating that
they were self-explanatory; and they are
as follows:
Whereas. II appears to the executive
committee of the Democratic state CEN
trail committee that the so-called Demo-
cratic town committee OF the town OF
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12
JIMMY COLLINS
FOR MANAGER
BUFFALO CLUB

Manager George T. stauings OF the
Buffalo baseball club OF the Eastern
league today confirmed the report that
he was to sever his connection with the
club
He denied. however that the recent
trouble resulting in his 500 fine and sus-
pension had caused him 10 reach this
determination. but said no was tired OF
the game and expected to dispose OF his
holdings I'm the club.
AS result OF Stallings' decision
friends OF Manager James Collins OF the
Boston American league club. with the
approval OF one prominent official OF the
Buffalo club, telegraphed 10 Collins today,
advising him 20 bid for Stallings stock
with the object OF succeeding that gem
tleman In the management
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12
MISSES HIS FOOTING,
IS DROWNED IN RIVER

Charles Dexter. aged 20, a Grand Army
veteran and cook on the oyster boat Lo-
retta, lost his life by drowning in the
river soon after midnight this morning.
He was passing from the dock TO the
boat when he made a false step and
fell into the river.
He had been ashore during the evening
and drank heavily. and was returning
20 the Loretta 10 seek his bunk.
Between the vessel and the dock at
43l South Water street was the oyster
beat william NJ Merwln; and IT was
while he was stepping onto the rail OF the
Merwin that Dexter plunged into the
river.
Following close behind him was Abra-
ham Underhill engineer OF the Loretta,
and on the dock was Capt. Pryor OF the
boat, both OF whom heard the splash and
ran TO DeNter's assistance. and with
boathook hauled him to the dock uncon-
scious.
The captain and the engineer with Ed
ward O'Conuor. one OF the sailors on the
Mcrwin and Peter Freeman OF 4 Tray
erse street, and Patrolmen James L.
Fisher and Charles J McNamee OF sta
ton 3. did the best they could TO revive
him, but their efforts were futile.
In the meantime the ambulance had
been called and on It's arrival the sur
geon In charge. after examining Dexter.
pronounced him dead
Dexter had lodged with Mrs Mary ].
Gettenech at ass South Main street for
the past seven years until he recently
shipped aboard the Loretta as cook His
son Is employed as salesman at a depart
ment store; and 80 far as known he had
no other relatives In this state A sister
IN Ohio visited him several years ago.
and his second wife died just before he
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12
UNIFORM SYSTEM AMONG
RAILROADS WANTED

Washington. Sept. 1s.-Miscussing the
probable method OF proceeding under the
new railroad rate law. Interstate Com
merce Commissioner Cockrell said today
that the first effort OF the commission
would be TO secure the adoption by the
various railroads OF a uniform system
|oi conducting their business
lie outliped the plans OF the commits
|sion TO be 10 secure:
First. A uniform system OF accounting
|by the railroads.
Second. a uniform system OF classln-
cation OF freight throughout the United
Estates.
Third. A uniform schedule OF rates.
|fares and charges.
Fourth, The performance by the rail-
|roads OF the entire transportation SER
vice from the place where freight IL re-
|ceived 10 the point OF destination.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12
EXPLOSION OF AN
OLD BLAST KILLS
ONE, INJURIES 8

quincy, Mass. Sept. 12.-An unexpected
explosion OF an old blast in the quarry
OF the Granite Railroad company at West
Quincy today caused the death OF one
man and serious injuries to three others
which in one case. Il is thought. may
prove fatal
The dead man is William Larsen. who
leaves a widow and one child. The in
jured are John l.. Miller. the fireman.
James Malone and Charles Sappella
Sapella was taken TO the city hospital
whore IL Is said that his chances for. re-
ccvery are doubtful. All the men were
az work I'm a deep hole taking out rock.
when In some way an old charge Of dyna-
mite which had been forgotten was dis
charged
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12
SOCIETY LEADERS PLANNING
AUTO TOUR TO WHITE MTS

Next Tuesday four big automobiles
will start from Newport with Mrs. Stuy-
vesant Fish. Harry Lehr. Moncure Rob-
inson, Miss Marion Fish, Mr.. and Mrs.
William b. Leeds, Mrs. Glen Collins and
DIR. Austin Flint, Jr.. for the White
mountains.
The trip will be made via Providence,
and Tuesday night the party will be en-
tertained by Mrs. Jack Gardner.
Early Wednesday they will continue to
the White mountains, where they will
camp for five days.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12
HEALTH AUTHORITIES
WANT WHITLOCK'S DOG

Joseph Whitlock, who was viciously
attacked by his Scotch collie on Mon
day. mangling his right hand and
inhicting several bites upon his arm.
has given the canine TO his friend, John
Ray OF Manton avenue, who wanted a
good watch dog.
The health authorities do not think
the dog is rabid, but believe that such
a vicious animal should be killed and
will try to secure the dog.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12
1903 CASES FOR GRAND Jury

The grand jury for the September term
OF the superior court will be empaneled
next Monday Attorney General Green
ough has about l03 cases TO submit.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12
SEEKS VAN ALIENS
COSTLY PLACE
At NEWPORT

Mr.. and Mrs. William B. Leeds the for.
mer the president OF the tin trust havo
made offers for both the Frederick Van
derbilt place on the Cliffs at Newport and
the james j. Van Allen 100000 place on
ochre Point. known as wakehurst, which
Mr.. Van Allen deserted for his English
home at Devonshre two seasons ago.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12
MISS WEBER F0lLS TWO
BURGLARS IN HER HOME AAEE:

The daughter OF Harris webber. OF
10 Pratt street. at 1915 o'clock last
night went into the cellar Of the house
and discovered two men there who ran
out and disappeared
It was found that they had forced
an entrance through an old door not
securely fastened.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12
SEWER CONTRACTS AWARDED

Contracts have been awarded for the
construction OF sewers i'm the following
highways: Mckinley avenue 10 Frank A.
Gamminio; Progress avenue, Waterloo
street and Mount Pleasant avenue, 10
Frederick +. Shaw. The contract for the
sewer TO be constructed on Exchange
place at the new postoffice will be award
ed later.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12

All the sections OF the Soldiers and
monument frsf~-- bern removed 70
the new location on Exchange place: and
the work Of setting them up again will
be commenced tomorrow.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12
FOR NEW MACHINE SHOP

permit was granted to the American
Locomotive company this morning TO
erect a three-story brick building, 64x15i
on KinSley avenue, to be used for a ma
chine shop
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12
NONE BUT TRUE
DEMOCRATS On
FIGHTING LINE
State Committee Insists on
Loyalty to. Party

Takes Things Into Its Own Hands i'm Bristol and
West Greenwich, Where, AS i'm Every Other
Town in the State, the Fight Against Braytonism
Will Be Carried on With Determination and
Vigor and No Suspicion of "f1essianzing' Tactics
Will Be Tolerated.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12

went to live at Mrs. Gettenech's lodging
house.
Dexter once successfully conducted res
taurants at Doubloon and South Water
streets and on South Main street.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12

Joseph Guile OF l6 Yale Atraat-HeReF+=-
to the police that on Monday night a can
vas sail valued at S. and a lubricator val
ued at SO. the property of Humes Cruise
a. Smiley were stolen from the building
az tho foot Of oxford street
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12
FINED FOR REVELIEG

In the police court this morning John
Petit and James n Kelly were each
fined SO and costs for reveling on Pine
street.. .....t...-...