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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20
GENDARMES
At NANTES RIDE
DOWN CATHOLICS

Paris. Dec. 20-One of the most serious
o. the conflicts which have resulted from
the dispossession Of the clergy by the
authorities occurred yesterday morning at
Nantes where the mounted gendarmerie
for the first time In the present crisis
rode down the manifestants, injuring sew
eral OF them.
The crowd was largely composed of
women The degree to which they were
wrought up can perhaps be measured by
the fact that two girls were arrested on
the charge of biting policemen.
The project OF Nantes began at s o'clock
this morning TO compel the evacuation OF
the bshopric and seminaries there.
Troops occupied the adjacent streets.
The projects men broke in the door of
the bishopric, but found that the bishop
was absent The turned the priests
and attendant nuns out. The bishop read
n protest at the seminary, which vas not
needed by the officers.
The bishop headed the pupils 10 the
Church of ST. Clement, 200 professors
following. The bishop. after thanking
the professors. withdrew. The crowd then
made a demonstration before the news
paper offices and the lodges of the Free
Masons. and a disturbance followed.
Policemen were thrown down. tramped
upon and struck with canes. They drew
their revolvers but were getting the
worst Of the encounter when a half n
company OF mounted gendarmes charged
az full speed and drove back the crowd.
Some men and several women were
trampled upon.
Three arrests were made, one OF the
prisoners being a man who was almost
beaten 10 death.
There was another collision In the space
surrounding the Church of St Nicholas,
which the gendarmes carried by storm.
Several arrests were made here. The city
regained its quietude at 1880 o'clock
Three Of the manifestors were sentenced
% a days Imprisonment Two men and
two women were fined $40 each. The two
girls who were arrested for biting police
men will be tried on Friday. Patrols
arc watching the streets.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20
OPPOSITION To
BUILDING OF
BIC WARSH|PS

washington, Dec. 9.--The navy depart
ment's recommendations for the building
G more big battleships are certain, to meet
With determined opposition In the house
this session.
The naval committee, which has been
conducting hearings on the appropriation
bill for the past 10 days, has not reacheu
the subject OF increase In the navy re-
serving that matter until the remainder
Of the bill Is well I'm shape, knowing that
there is to be a bitter fight over the prop
osition to authorize another large ship.
Many OF the opponents of the building
program are endcavoring 10 centrahze
their efforts i'm the direction of construct
ing large number OF smaller ships when
they claim will afford greater protection
than big battleships. will cost much less
and can be built quicker.
This plan took some form yesterday
when Representative Gregg OF Texas,
member of the naval committee, intro
duced bin authorizing the secretary OF
the navy TO contract for the building or
10 submarine torpedo ooats. at a cost not
TO exceed $5,0O00c0, and making N,VU'WO
available this year.
The bill provides. however, that these
boats shall be stationed at Galveston,
New orleans ana hpbllf ipi Nii' NNAN''NN
OF the gulf ports.
The opponents of another big battleship
at this time and the advocates OF the tor
pedo boats point to the speech of Sena-
tor Hale i'm the senate yesterday, when he
called attention to the vast proportion OF
the revenues OF the government whicn
were required TO sustain the military
forces of the government and the payment
OF pensions.
IL is said that Representative Burton, IN
his annual attack upon the battleshlp APP
propria tions. will amplify the speech OF
Senator Hale when the naval bill Is taken
up i'm the house. II Is by no means GER
tain that the house will this year vote to
authorize the construction of a battleship.
in view OF the expected appropriation Tor
the improvements OF rivers and harbors
and the effort which will be made TO get
through the ship subsidy measure
Secretary Metcah who has just taken
hold at the navy department and has as
yet had no opportunity 10 familiarize him
self with the needs of the navy. will not
go before the naval committee until after
the holiday recess. He is expected to sup
port the recommendations of his prede-
ceSsor. but Representative Kahn of Call
fornia, who is anxious for the protection
OF the Pacific coast Is hopeful that the
new chief OF the navy. In view OF the fact
that he comes from California, will rec
ommend something in line with his bill for
Pacific coast defence, which provides for
a numoer OF submarine torpedo boats TO
be built and stationed at the important
posts along the coast
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20
Fell From Freight Car

Charles II. Gilbert, 26 years old, OF
Wall place, a brakeman In the West Ex-
change street yard. was thrown from the
top OF a freight car last evening and re-
ceived confusion of his chest.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20
WH|SKEY MAKERS
GIVEN HEARING
BY sec. WILSON

Washington Dec. 2o.-An emphatic pro-
test was made yesterday to Secretary
Wilson Of the agricultural department by
the manufacturers of whiskey known as
neutral spirits against the tentative rul-
ing OF the department respecting blend
ed whiskey."
In the office Of Secretary Wilson a hear
ing lasting several hours was held. at
which the subject OF blended whiskey was
discussed at length.
Representatives Longworth OF Ohio and
Graf of Illinois presented 10 the secre-
tary the delegation, which included about
30 men from all parts of the country, but
principally from Cincinnati and Peoria,
III. They presented all OF the independ-
ent distillers OF the United States, with
an invested capital OF more than $1,000
600.
They presented TO Secretary Wilson a
brief outlining their contention and stat
ing the reasons why the ruling OF the de-
nartment under the pure food and drug
act should not be enforced. They declar-
ed that II would imperil their business
and be a grave injustice.
The ruling. OF which complaint was
made. is I'm effect that the mixture of neu-
trail spirits and Bourbon and rye whis-
key 10 which harmless coloring and fa-
voring ingredients have been added, can
not be branded blended whiskey,' or in
deed whiskey at all.
No conclusion was reached at yester-
days conference and none will be reached
until the subject shall have been consid-
cred with other representatives OF the
whiskey interests.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20
STEAMER WRECKED BY
EXPLOSION; 10 TO IS DEAD

Vicksburg, Miss, Dec. 20.-One Of the
worst accidents In recent history OF the
Mississippi river occurred yesterday
when the steamer w. I. scovel. plying in
the Vicksburg and Davis Bend trade. was
destroyed by an explosion at Gold Dust
landing. about IL miles from Vicksburg.
Owing 20 the large number OF negroes
on board II is impossible to ascertain the
exact number OF the dead and injured.
but officers OF the boat who arrived here
last night state that no less than 10 nor
more than 16 were killed. II is believed an
equal number were injured
Among the dead are:
CAPT. JOHN QUACKENBOSS. master
OF the steamer.
WADE QUACKENBoss, clerk. son OF
the captain.
LAVELL YERGER. commercial
salesman. of Jackson, Miss
JOSEPH SMITH. clerk. OF Yazoo City,
Miss.
The white persons injured include Tenny
Roberts. assistant pilot OF Nicksburg
John Dougherty the pilot, and Charles
McKenna.
The number Of dead and injured negroes
cannot be stated at this time. but OF n
crew and passenger list OF about 10 about
half are missing.
The bodies of the dead negroes were
cared for at the place where the acci-
dent occurred, as were also some OF the
injured Five Of the injured negroes were
brought TO VioksbuTg on the steamer
Senator Cordell. with the white dead and
injured
The Scovel was at the landing taking
on freight just before noon. when sud-
denly a terrific explosion occurred and the
boat was blown almost TO atoms.
Many of the timbers OF the vessel were
thrown hundreds OF yards The pilot
house and front part OF the cabin were
blown to splinters and the boat began 70
sink Immediately.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20

When the Cordell left here late yester-
day afternoon the Scovel was listing
heavily and her cargo OF 1000 sacks of cot
ton seed and 90 bales of cotton will be
lost. Pending the arrival OF the Senator
Cordell the injured were cared for at the
Gold Dust landing as well as possible.
or the white dead only the body of
Lavell Yerger has been recovered. Capt.
Quackenboss was not seen after the
accident. Pilot Dougherty was blown
several hundred feet out into the river.
but, despite dislocated shoulder, man
aged to swim TO the bark.
TELLS STORY OF DISASTER
The story of the accident as told by
j. j. Bruce. the engineer OF the boat,
is as follows:
I'VE were lying at Gold Dust land
ing this morning taking on the cargo,
when / noticed "A small quantity of
water coming through the boiler. I
suspected that something was wrong
and proceeded TO make an examlna :
ton. About this time the Scovel broke
her head lines and drifted, so that I
did not have time TO make a thorough
examination. AS soon as I got her
back to the bank / crawled on top
OF the boiler and proceeded with the
investigation. 1 had just got down
from the boiler when the explosion oc-
Cured"
Bruce was not injured.
IL is said the accident was caused
by a defective boiler plate.
When the Cordell arrived at this city
at o'clock last night crowd OF
several hundred people met her at the
dock. owing TO the heavy loss among
the negroes aboard the landing was
crowded with women and children OF
that race. The injured were taken TO
the Vicksburg hospitals.
Capt Quackenboss was one of the
oldest and best-known residents NJ this
city. and was known TO every alan on
the river.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20
KNIGHTLY YOUTHS
WERE THE HOSTS

At the Central Congregational church
last evening the knights OF King AR
thur, an organization OF the boys OF
the church. held an open meeting, at
which several were initiated.
Seven esquires were raised to the
rank Of knighthood and after their in
vestment with the robes by the Lady
of the Lake" the test of the drawing
of the sword EXcalibur was made. The
successful candidate was Clarence
Philbrlck, known among the knights
as "Sir Ironsdes."
After the coronation Of the new
king the audience enjoyed refresh
ments in the parlors of the church,
where the members of the order well
coined their friends.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20
Pianos at Low Prices

The Howarth and Kelly company at 455
Westminster street. are offering during
the season. pianos at factory prices, from
S225 to $3.50. It's a great chance to get
a fine instrument for a low price. and
should appeal TO those who are thinking
OF making a Christmas gift OF piano.
The terms of purchase ars easy; there is
no interest to be paid and the instruments
are guaranteed from five TO ten years.
The reason that this firm can sell so rea-
sonably Is the fact that they seii for tho
factory
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20
New Play at Empire

James Kennedy and his company at
the Empire theatre. yesterday after
noon and last evening presented Gen
tleman Jim. the Diamond Thief a
melodrama I'm prologue and three
acts The piece was creditably staged
and the members Of the cast acquitted
themselves admirably. Mr.. Kennedy,
I'm the title role. successfully delineated
the character OF the polished rogue
while Little Rita" carried OFF the
honors In the prologue.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20
UNION HOUSE TO
WELCOME STRANGERS

Those who are so unfortunate as TO
be thrown upon their own resources on
Christmas day and who would like
place TO go whore they can speld
few hours in CHEEKY and comfortable
surroundings, will find the doors of the
Union house, the settlement house al
81 Chestnut street, open To receive
them. The house will he open from
3 to p. m. on Christmas day and the
resources OF it's free reading rooms On
the second floor will be extended TO it's
guests Hot chocolate will he served
and those who come will be made well
come at the comfortable quarters.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS

MRS. WlNSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over 60 years by mil
teething. with perfect success. 1t soothes
the child. softens the gums. allays all
pain; cures wind collie, and Is the best
remedy for Diarrhoea. II will relieve the
poor fittle sufferer Immediately. Sold by
Dr1.ggists In every part OF the world.
Twenty-fiv cents bottle. Be sure and
ak for Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup"
and take no other kind.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20
Took Illinois Charter

Martin. Copeland & Co. manufac-
turing jewellers I'm the Manufacturers
building. 10t Sabin street. yesterday
filed papers OF Incorporation with the
secretary Of state OF Illinois. The
concern is capitalized in this state al
$500 600 and the capitalization mCn-
toned I'm Illinois was $4,000. lt Is
stated that the action was tcchni-
cality for the purpose of giving the
firm legal standing in Illinois.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20
Herreshoff Improving

Capt. Nat c. Herreshoff. tho Rris-
tol yacht designer. is recovering more
rapidly than was expected from his
injuries received In tho explosion OF
a tank OF naphtha last Sunday. lie sat
up yesterday for the first time IL is
understood that there will bc no dis
igurement left by the burns. capt.
Herrcshoff's two sons are at scnool
and their injuries are practically
healed.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-04-12
CALL LOANS VERY
HIGH IN new YORK

NEW YORK The urgent demands
Of spectators In stocks for money
caused an advance 20 80 per sent In
the call rate. Early IN the session Of
the stock exchange call money loan
ed az Sc and 10 per cent. but the Of
ferings were not sufficient 90 salts
~ tho demand and the rate was stead
Sly bid up the 80 per cent, which vas
the closing rate.
The Strineency IS due 20 tho call
ing OF loans to provide for the drain
Of cash into the s]ubtrc3sury and 20
interior banks Transfers by telo
graph were made to-day Of million
10 san Francisco and $500 600 % New
Orleans The suhtreasury mus far
This week has absorbed nearly 4 mil.
lions iu cash.
The stock market vas affected only
moderately by the tlrht money. Only
a few stocks declined as much as a
point
The rate FOR sterling exchange broke
sharply and the Bank OF England an
nounced a reduction from 4 per cent
10 ID per cent Ia its rate OF discount.
80 that large sold imports from Eu.
rope are expected 60 bc made.
Time money was quoted at 8 TO 81
per cent. a slight advance over yes.
tcrdsy's rate.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-04-12
A EgaLtlas Erem ygsslss7

TaN-dodEinE. complicated with per
jury. is q Of the recognized recrea-
tons Of the unco rich in this coun-
Try. observation-disclosures. in cnnnec-
ton with automobile accidents is
another. No Millionaire takes shame
to himself for either Of these forms
Of pagtime. But subpoena-dodging is
not quite on the same footing with
tax-dodging. O. even with summons
lodging. The distinction between a
subpoena-dodger and a fugitive from
justice Is difficult 70 draw-NeV
York Times.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-04-12
5000 A Year Fsr chaffee.

NEW YORK; has been announc
"a that General Adua r. Chanee. re-.
tired, has been rendered the position
Of president OF the New York Society
for the Prevention Of Cruelty "a AMI
mails. az a salary OF $1,000 per aunum
He has taken the offer under consid.
Grafton. and viii probably return bis
answer "a the persons who made n
when he reaches New York from the
South. which probably will De next
Monday or Tuesday.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-04-12
is SPREADING RUIN
MOUNT VEsUlVUs CONTINUES IN
VIOLENT ERUPTION.
PEOPLE FLEEING TO SAFETY
Boseatreease Depopuiatsd by fall Of
Ashee-streams Of Molten Lava
Flowing Down Mountain Side.

NAPLES-Mount Vesuyius is a
colossal brazier and the town OF Bos-
@catrecase, on its southern deciiyity.
has been transformed into a gray is
land OF ruin by the ashes from the
crater OF the volcano. Torrents Of
liquid fire. resembling. in the distance
serpents with glistcning yellow and
black scales. are coursing in an direc-
tons. amid rumblings, detonations
and earthtremblings. while a pail Of
sulphurous smoke that hoyers over
all makes breathing difficult.
The streams OF lava are resistless
They snap like pipestems the trunks
OF chestnut trees hundreds Of years
old. and blight with their torrid
breath the blooms on the peach trees
before the trees themselves have been
reached. The molten streams do not
spare the homes OF peasants. and
when these have been razed they dash
into the wells. as II seeking 10 slake
their thirst, and, having filled them.
continue their course down the noun.
tain elQe
Bewail Loss Of Their Homes.
Everywhere IN the vicinity OF the
volcano, pltiful scenes are Witnessed
women tearing their hair in their
grief. and old men crying aloud at
the loss OF their beloved homesteads
while In the distance, in striking con
trast, lie the sapphire-colored Medi-
t~erranesn. the v~iolethued mountains
Of the Sorrento peninsula and the
island OF Capri in the tranquil sea.
Considerable apprehension is felt
because OF the earthquake shocks.
which are growing stronger and are
felt even at Castellamare. fifteen
miles southeast OF this city. Each
shock Is accompanied by deep and
prolonged detonations.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-04-12

Going through the hospitals IL CIR
large cities one Is surprised - ind Eueh
q large proportion Of the patients lying
on those snow-whlte bees one
and girls, who are either awaiting
or recovering from serious operation
Why should this be the cnHe2 SIN
ply because they have neglected them
selves. Female troubles are certainly
on the increase Among the womeu Of
this cOuutry-they creep upon them
unawares, bat every one Of those
patients ia the hospital beds had plenty
Of warning in that bearugcOun feel
ing. pain atleftorrEhfof the abcODen.
nervous exhaustion, pain in the small
Of the back. dizziness. ~1atu-e1cys dis
placements Of the organs or Irregular
ites All Of these symptoms are Dct-
cations Of al unhealthy condition Of
the female organs and IL not Needed
the penalty has 20 be paid b. a danger
Gus operation When these symptoms
manifest themselves Go n0tduag along
until you are obliged 10 go 10 The hos
pital and submit 20 an operation
bat remember that Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has saved
Thousands Of women from surgical
operations.
When women are trOubled with II
regular. suppressed or painful periods
weakness. displacement o. liberation
Of the organs, that beadng-down feel
ing, Inflammation, backache. boating
Tor aatulency), general debility, i1ci-
gesuon. and nervous prostraUo1, or rare
beset with such symptoms - dizziness.
iassitude. excitability. irTItabiitF. Der-
vousness. sleepfesSness. melancholy.
saN-Vonen ard waut-to-be-left.
alone feelings they should remember
there Is ore tired aod true remedy.
III. Veksfshlp cr-
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-04-12

Kidney Pills saved
my life Ny doctor
from a careful an
aiysls Of the urine
and n diagnosis of
my case had told
me ! could not live
six weeks was
struck down In the
street with kidney
trouble. and for a
whole year could
not leave the house
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-04-12

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The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-04-12

I'm in sympathy with the presi
dents fight for railway rate regula-
tons. says Senator steve Elkins Of
West Virginia. and some Of our satirl
cal exchanges are saying that the
president nos needs sympathy, IN
deed-TaCuma Ledger.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-04-12

Emperor william has issued orders
that artists who desire TO ~caricaure
the imperial person can do so with
out any fesr Of the penalties FOR lese
majestic. That's a good way 10 take
the point off the cartoouists's pencil
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-04-12
Consular Reform

American busiucas men 10 all paua
Of ue country are taking an active
interest boo he bln fof The -reorgauiza-
tlou az the consular service Dos pend.
ing in congress Objections % lhll
measure seem 20 come only front thE
professional Politician snd g. Or no'
OF an likely that the most important
business interests OF the country Wis.
De allowed o. suffer iu order tha'
places may BE- kept open f9r political
workers Pueblo Chienain
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-04-12
SAVED BABY LYONS LIFE.
Awful sight From That Dreadful Com.
plant. infantile Eczema-Mother
Praises Cutieura Remedies.

Praises cutieura Remedies.
"Our baby had that dreadful com
plant Infantile Eczema, which afaict-
ed him for several months. oommen-
cling az the top Of his head. and al last
covering his whole body. His suffer
ings were untold and constant misery
in fact. there was nothing We would
not have done 10 have given him re
lief. We finally procured a fun set o.
the Cuticura Remedies. and in about
three or four days he began to show q
brighter spirit and really laughed, for
the first time IN a year. In about
ninety days be Was fully recovered.
Praise for the Cuticura Remedies has
always been orr greatest pleasure.
and there Is nothing too good that we
could say In their favor, for they GER
tainly saved our baby's life, for be
was the most awful sight that I ever
beneld. prior TO the treatment Of the
Cuticura Remedies. Mrs. Maebele
Lyon. 1895 Appleton Ave. Parsons.
Kan. July IS. 1905"
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-04-12
Prespsrous MLthaut EsuestLon.

$50 you don't believe in college
education?'
no. sir. After graduation ] near
ly starved to death practicing law
But you look prosperous now
Yes, sir. ] went into vaudeville
and made a fortune balancing a bar
rel on my feet while standing on my
head. Detroit Free Press.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-04-12
- Men Eaeaped peath.

CALUMET, MlCH-Four hundred
men fled just Ia time from the osce.
ola Consolidated mine shaft Ia which
a raging fire was discovered by other
workmen. The mine Is nov filled
with gas.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-04-12
lens strlke to b settled.

PARIS Tho minister Of the IN.
terror has expressed an opinion that
the coal minors strike IN the lens
noiahhorhood would be settled With.
IN as hours on account OF the con.
oosaion % The miners.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-04-12
DrIed FruIt Goino 10.

FRESNO. CAL-There has been =
rapid advance here In the price %
dried fruit Peaches are quoted AZ
8 cents q pound The price OF rRisins
also Is advancing. some packers OF
fering 50 cents a pound, though the
standard quotation Is 50 cent?
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-04-12

SPRINGFIELD III. - Tho Rcpuh-
lican state central committee has alb.
rogated the call for a state conyen.
tion May IT,, no call win be- issued
until after the passage Of a new prt
mary law for which a special session
OF the legislature has been called
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-04-12
a eeIoraao nIlttlel 80 Rsilani

DENVER. The resignation o.
Moses Hailet IS United states dis.
trlct judge Of Colorado has been ten.
dered President Roosevelt n Wash.
ington.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-04-12

Blobbs-'What sort Of luck did you
have when you played poker with
Skinnumg" Slobbs-"Fair ] got away
with some Of my money
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-04-12

FITS 10. :. 80.
81 ksad Tor FREE $500 ul. 80 an1 frs.rss
LALE LLLALL ~ - ~ eI-. .-aeeE-AA
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-04-12

Lewis Single Bidder straight 5c cigar
81 de q extra quality tobacco Your
dealer or Lewis Factory. Peoria. i'll