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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-09
A Curious Document

A bill for the materials with which TO
burn Cranmer and his fellow martyrs
Is probably the most curious and sug-
gestve document ever presented for pay
ment. The execution OF Latimer and
Ridley took place on oct. 16, 1855. while
Cranmer did not suffer until March q OF
the following year.
The memorandum OF the bill Is In
cluded In the book which was founl by
Strype when he wrote his Memoirs OF
Archbishop Cranmer'' I'm 1893 I'm which
the expenses OF the martyrs were entered
during their imprisonment. This book
is probably somewhere among the manu-
scripts OF oxford university. now grim,
matter-of-fact witness TO the fanatical
hatred OF the day.
The following are exact transcripts
from the bills by the person who had
charge OF the funeral plies:
PAID for the burning OF Archbishop
Cranmer and his two fellow sufferers
Ridley and Latlmer: For 100 OF wood
fagots, 6s.; for 100 and half OF furze
fagots. 81. 4d.: TO the carriage OF them.
Sd. TO two laborers. Is. ID: TO three
loads OF wood fagots 20 burn Ridley and
lsatimer, l2s.. Item, one load OF furzo
fagots. 81. 4d.; FOR carriage OF these four
loads. 2s., Item. a post. Is. Cd: item, for
chains, 3s id.: Item. for staples. Cd
Item. for laborers. ID"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-09
WARREN
Warren Artillery Company Par
tCipat0s in Parade at Newport

The artillery OF this town went TO New
for all the weather was so unpleasant.
where they were the guests OF the New
port Artillery.
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gilbert celebrated
the 18th anniversary of their marriage
at their Child street home last evening.
A large number OF friends were present
and 1t was an enjoyable reunion. The
guests were entertained on the lawn,
where refreshments were served and an
orchestra furnished music during the
evening. In the midst of the festivities
one of the party, addressing Mr.. and Mrs
Gilbert, presented TO them in behalf OF
their friends assembled a cut glass des-
sert set handsomely mounted in silver.
Mr.. Gilbert responded feelingly, after
which the festivities continued until
late hour. when the guests departed, after
wishing Mr.. and Mrs Gilbert many hap
by returns of the day. Each guest was
presented with a pretty little souvenir of
the occasion.
The Majila, Charles Mason's handsome
steam yacht. put into the harbor yester-
day from New York. The craft remained
in the harbor all day. Mr. Mason and his
Barton, at the foot OF Miller street Mr..
Mason was at one time a resident here.
The yacht left last evening for Newport
to join the New York Yacht Club.
William II. Crowley of Lynden street
Is enjoying weeks vacation at New
Haven, where he is in the guest OF his
son. Ernest. a civil engineer in the employ
OF the government, who Is stationed there.
man who said he was a resident OF
Wood street. called at the police station
yesterday and reported to Chief Macom-
ber that while he was absent some one
entered his room and stole a sum OF
money he had left there He said that
his bed gave evidence OF having been
occupied and In his opinion no stranger
had invaded his quarters. He was of the
belief that he could give the police a clue
and arrests might follow
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-09
EAST PROVIDENCE
uddle Got Private Warrant for
Assault Against King
Aged and Feeble and a Mum.
ber Of Children GIVln Outing

The only case in the Seventh district
court this morning was that OF George
King, who pleaded not guilty to the
charge OF making an assault upon a man
named Liddle. He furnished bonds for
his appearance for trial Friday morning
OF next week
The affair took place at Camp White
TUESDAY and at that time Liddle made
complaint to the police but they. after
hearing both sides OF the story. concluded
that Liddle did not have a very good case.
so they refused TO issue a warrant. but
told Liddle he could have a private war
rant sworn out II he saw At and this he
did
OUTING FOR CHILDREN AND AGED.
A carload of children and feeble old per.
sons was taken to Boyden Heights this
morning for days outing under the aus
piccs Of St Marys mission OF Water
street. The party was under the super
vision Of the Rev. H. c. Dana and Mrs.
Ernest Palmer. The mission will furnish
them with dinner and visit 10 the
many places Of amusement.
man called upon Chief OF Police
Adams this morning and told him a mad
dog story. but upon investigation the
chief came to the conclusion there was
more OF family row than mad dog In
the case.
Sergt. Harrigan of the police depart
ment has returned from his annual vaca-
tion and reported for duty al roll call last
evening. Patrolman Hall was relieved
from duty at the same time and will
take his vacation
The watchemoket fire company will
meet In the square at 40 this evening In
full uniform. where they will board a spe-
cial car for st. Brendan's picnic at River
side.
DIR. Simeon Hunt. who has been spend
ing the greater portion OF the past three
weeks at Fredericton, N. b., returned
home last evening.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-09
PAWTUCKET VICTIM OF
BRkYTOHISM'S BLIGHT
CONTINUED from Page One. }

The same year. however the Republ-
can ring set In operation plan designed
to make 1t impossible for this economical
control TO continue.
They appealed TO the legislature. con-
trolled by Boss Brayton. for assistance;
and IL was promptly decided to redistrict
the city.
II was only few years ago that this
was done. The city's debt even then,
was very high. but not at all up TO the
almost record breaking figures 1t has
since reached.
The Brayton- controlled general assem-
bly, promptly ordered the city redstricted.
The job was entrusted TO ex-M Mayor Henry
f. Tiepke. then head OF the state bureau
Of industrial satisfies, and two others;
and II was done up TO the boss taste.
II also did up the taxpayers Of Paw
tucket, who have never recovered from
Il and never expect TO recover until Bray
tonism has been ousted. root and branch.
by the election Of a reform legislature
that will through constitutional reform
abolish the odious property qualification
and control by ring that can practically
re- ELECT itself through its ability TO elect
tax assessors who in turn. keep oppo-
nents OF the Republican machine off the
voting lists.
Misguided attacks have been made on
reform governments In other places,
which have n measure OF control over the
places In question: but Pawtucket Is
shining exception In that there never has
been reform government there within
the past 10 years. and the Democrats
have never controlled the city absolutely
within that period. though they have tried
very hard with the aid OF disgusted In
dependents. to Dust the Brayton ring
Granolithic pavements. junketing expe-
ditions and annual carousals AT the water
works by the city fathers. widening
streets for the accommodation OF the
street railway trust. padding the public
works pay rolls through letting members
Of the city government draw the money
laborers were supposed TO but didn't earn.
paying extravagant prices for land upon
which options had been first obtained by
members OF the city council. building fire
stations at excessive cost. letting mem
bers OF the city government furnish sup
plies or perform work for the city without
competitive bids--these are some Of the
ways I'm which the Republican city coun-
Gil ring has piled up the city's debt. de-
spite the vetoes by Democratic mayors,
until the present sensational figures were
reached.
And tho city Is stlll helpless in the grip
OF the boss controlled machine.
The present board Of aldermen contains
but ono Democrat among It's six members,
n condition that has obtained since the
city was redistricted by the Republican
state and city ring
OF the rs members OF the common
council. rs are Republican. the ring hav-
ing left the Democrats but one ward and
having made the other wards so over
whelmingly Republican that citizens
movements have thus far proved unavail-
ing.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-09

Paul Polascin and Michele Malpa In
the Juvenile court this morning were each
fined 81 for the larceny OF belt ana
stockings. all valued at IS cents. from the
Outlet store.
Antonio Capelli. Pasquale Melucci ana
Rosindo De Lusco were arfaigned on the
charge of defacing building on West
Exchange street. the property OF A. Car
penter q Sons II was told TO the court
that they ripped out Of the building lead
pipes valued at s45.
They were each sentenced 10 pay fine
% s25 or 10 be committed TO the reform
school during minority. Melucci and DE
Luseo appealed and furnished surety 70
appear before the superior cour-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-09
CASHIER Herring NOT A
FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE

Continued from page One.
Last night Herring had the repose and
calmness OF an innocent man. and the
story he told bore every superficial evil
dence OF being true.
Herring swears he has no knowledge OF
Just how and when the notes said to be
forgeries were signed by stensland.
DECEIVED BY SIGNATURES.
"As matter OF fact" said he. "at this
moment, / do not know they are forger-
ies. The signatures were good enough to
deceive me-"
bolster up his operations he worked as
follows:
"Mr Stensland," said Mr.. Herring,
would say TO me: Mr.. Herring, please
make out a certain number of notes (the
number of which he would give mel for
these amounts. he giving me a memo
randum OF the amounts. then made out
the notes and handed them 10 him or sent
them TO him in the regular routine OF
business. Isspvr. generally. the next day
they were returned 10 me duly signed by
various people, or at least they had the
alleged signatures of various people.
Mr.. Stensland then ordered me 10
place them 10 the credit OF his personal
account and would then draw checks on
his personal account for the various en-
terprises which dragged him to ruin"
EMPLOYEES SIGNED NOTES.
'Did he ever utilize the names OF any
Of the employees on these notes7"
II know OF only one instance Before
the last report 10 the state auditor there
was an overdraft OF $4,000 which had TO
be taken care OF In some manner. He
got two employees OF the Cooperative
store to sign notes to this amount and
this paper was used to conceal the over
draft
About 1--WE weeks ago. I determined 70
say something TO Mr.. Stensland about
the infinitude OF notes piled upon notes. I
walked into his office and handed him a
paper containing a list OF notes footing
up S630,oO0 which nave reason TO be-
lieve should not be among the assets of
the bank.
This Indebtedness Is getting too
large said. 'and.i ought 10 be ixed up
an some other way or the bank will be IN
trouble
He sat for a moment and then said:
Yes. / know. but have every reason to
pelieve VIII have II all fixed up shortly.
think have buyer for my Belmont
avenue and river property; am also al
most certain OF finding a purchaser for
the schultze property and II can get
possession OF the whole Of the Paul D.
Stensland subdivision can sell II in
dump"
WHY sTENSLAND SKIPPED.
This talk with Herring evidently was the
thing that led Stensland to make UP his
mind 10 skip. The next week he spent a
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-09
DOG DAYS ARE
MAKING LOTS
Of TROUBLE

Whether or not the dog was mad was
dog Charles McCarron 80 years old, got
mad and struck Daniel Carr. who lives
In the same house. and this morning he
was fined $40 and costs for assault
The trouble arose over a displte in
the dog. children and parents were in
volved, the poor dog being much malign-
ed as vicious animal
Frank German of 149 Peace street re-
ports that his Irish terrier dog, valued al
$50, which was chained 10 post In his
yard. was stolen this morning. The post
was pulledout Of the ground, which the
dog could not have done.
John Broughton OF 299 Public street re-
ports to the police that when he was
passing II Mutual street he was bitten on
the left wrist by dog owned by William
Renter.
Officer p Keefe yesterday shot fe-
male dog on Hawkins street and cap
tured another on Ceres street which had
no collar or muzzle. Both were turned
over TO the dog officer
Officer j. b. Black yesterday caught
setter dog on Gladstone avenue which
was defying the law by not being muzzled
and sent IL to the Second station, TO bbe
called for by Dog officer Dean.
officer w Bradbury yesterday notified
Dog Officer Dean that a white bull dog
was running at large on Gordon avenue,
and Mr. Dean later disposed OF the
canine.
Dog officer Dean kept up his record
yesterday by corralling % dogs which
were roaming at will through the streets
without the proper face clothing now pre-
scribed for CANNES.
Four tramp CANNES which had neither
collars nor muzzles were put to death by
officers OF the Second station yesterday.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-09

I lot OF time I'm the directors room and In
| his own private office.
lie worked not only curing the daytime.
but late at night. lie evidently was cast
ing up the amount he had stolen and pre-
pairing the document which was found In
his safety deposit box last Sunday. In
the letter which his son received and
which brought on the crash. he stated
that In the memorandum In the box would
be found a record OF his Indebtedness 10
the bank, footing up s500.0 900 and also
a statement by Cashier Herring OF "A fur
ther Indebtedness OF s530.000 which TO
quote the letter, Herring says ! owe the
bank"
Mr. Herring admitted last night that he
had made out this statement and II was
the one submitted by him to his chief
five weeks ago when he made a demand
on Stensland 10 fix matters up.
MAY BE PROSECUTED.
Evidence which may lead TO the prose-
oution OF the directors for the responsible
ity OF President Stensland's $l,003, 900
theft by forgery is among the general de-
velopments touching the mulcted Milwau-
kee Avenue state bank
1t developed that the directors Of the
institution neglected 10 enforce such pre-
cautions as would have made impossible
Stensland's operations in fictitious paper
directly under their noses. Stensland was
required to account for the vast amount
OF money which apparently was being
borrowed by small tradesmen in the
neighborhood and by small depositors In
the bank.
In view of the distress brought TO the
q, 900 poor savings depositors by mis-
management. responsibility for the direct
ors is declared to be nothing short OF
,xt... al a,sA. ~ he. uttht nf
an investigation by the grand jury.
STORE WILL BE CLOSED.
One OF the results OF Herings reappear-
ance viii be that the Cooperative store
said to have furnished a channel for dis
sipating nearly $4,000 OF the banks funds
will be closed. Receiver John c. Fetzer
said this morning that he will ask in
structions OF Judge Brentano on the dis
position OF the stock in the store An
other development expected today is that
the estate OF the fleeing bank president
OF an estimated value OF 100000 will be
decided to the receiver by Theodore STEMS
land
"I am collecting the assets OF the bank,
not running business enterprises" said
Receiver Fetzer today. 80 the store
Will be closed. The $500 900 in Cooperative
Store bonds mentioned by Cashier Herring
were discovered in the banks vault yes
terday"
Receiver Fetzer declared that the first
statement OF cash In hand at the bank
was nearly s3000o0 too high II was said
there was sl.0500 1000 cash I'm sight Instead
there is only about $4,000 This does
not necessarily mean loss" Mr.. Fetzer
explained. but there were many items
carried on the banks books as cash that
were not so In reality"
Continued on Page Sx.)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-09
RIVERSIDE
Mr.. Cornell Proves a Failure
As an Eel Catcher

popular residents e on 'iS the Bluff was was
crowned the champion eel catcher of this
vicinity. He was one of party OF
three that spent the greater part OF last
night fishing for cells. When they took
account OF stock IL was found that Mr..
Cornell had just one little eel. The cere-
mony OF browning was witnessed by
who were aroused from their slumbers
for that purpose. The other two of the
party got a respectable catch.
Residents along Cedar avenue are up
In arms over white bull dog who has
snapped at "a number OF persons. and
yesterday afternoon attacked man
whose name could not be learned. The
dog tore the mans trousers. and broke
TIE skin quite badly about his right
knee.
II was the Rev. FIR. Lyons of Lynn.
Mass, who is the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Donnelly at their summer cottage on the
Bluff. who won the large guess cake at
St Brendans picnic Tuesday evening.
T.. NJ, Johnson Is confined to his home
appendicitis,
Miss Mildred Allen. clerk at Tobin &
Gaffney's, is spending a few days at New
port.
Through the enterprise and courtesy OF
the OutleI company the citizens OF River
side will be given complimentary band
concert tonight by Fay's Second Regi-
ment band. The concert will be held at
st. Brendons church lawn party Ad-
mission will be free.
Il. VI. Fay. the director has prepared
the following concert program for the
evening:
March. Coronation" from The
Prophet" Meyerbeer: overture. "Un-
garische Lustsplel" Keller Bella; dances
from Henry VIII" German Morris
Dance, Shepherds Dance, Torch Dance;
cornet solo. Mr. Charles George, select
ed; waltzes. wine. Women and Song"
(a) LA Paloma." Missud: (b) Dew
drops Armstrong; trombone solo. II
Fear Ne Foe" Claude w. Spary, Pinsuti:
selection. Mile. Modiste." Luders Grand
American Fantasia: finale. "Star-Span-
gled Banner"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-09
OFFENDERS UP
BEFORE JUDGE
LEE THIS MORNING

In the Sixth district court this morning
Margaret Nolan was ordered to be com
mitted TO the state hospital for the in
sane. She was TO have been brought be-
fore the court on Monday but she escaped
from her home on that day
Bernard Higgins A years old. pleaded
guilty 10 being a common railer and
brawler and was placed on probation
Ida Mosher pleaded not guilty TO an as
sault on Sadie Clark and furnished 500
surety 10 appear for trial tomorrow.
Christina Yeo was fined $40 and costs
for an assault on Rose Sharey. The as
sault followed a dispute over the owner
ship Of clothing. the Yeo woman claim
ing they were included in the sale OF
boarding house property to her.
Pasquale Lapore and Frank Peters
were each fined $40 and costs for cruelty
TO a horse.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-09
THE MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK.
90 Westmlnster Street

Eternal vigilance is the price OF safety
In addition 20 the FIVE reports called for
by the comptroller OF the currency. and
the two examinations made by experts
from this Office each year. THIS BANK
Is examined every quarter by an expert
accountant under the supervision OF a
committee appointed by the board OF di-
rectors.
Interest paid on current accounts.
Money deposited In the SAVINGS DE-
PARTMENT will commence 10 draw in
terest at once at a liberal rata
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-09
POLICE CLOSELY WATCHING
ContInued from page ono.

NVItIIIutU IIVIlI paEe Vnt.
drawing slips. as they would dislike TO
have such evidence found on them should
they happen TO be arrested: but the writ
ers ray the winners just the same as ~
the slips were being issued.
At several OF the rooms where the head
men Of the game congregatc and whore 81
a. presumed the drawings are made. sen
tries employed by the gamblers are sta
toned: and no man unless connected with
the establishment ls allowed ~ enter
The policy men, though they may not
be badly scared. arecertainly uneasy in
mind: and what business Is being done
A. conducted with extreme caution.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-09
JOLLY WINE CLERKS At WARREN

A jolly party OF wine clerks OF this
city. Pawtucket and other localities en-
joyed their annual field day at Warren
today. as guests OF John NJ McDonough,
proprietor OF Cons Hotel A clambake
was served and n ball game was played
on Franklin street park between teams
made up OF the clerks OF Providence and
Pawtucket and the SILK Hats Of Warren.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-09
LIQUOR DEALERS OUTING
At THE WARWICK CLUB

The Rhode Island Liquor Dealers as
ISOLATION. Providence Branch. No. l. en-
5oyed its annual outing al the Warwick
club grounds today. In addition 10 an
exceedingly tempting dinner there were
sports and other diversions; and the COM
mlttee, OF which Frank King was chair
man. quite outdid itself In providing for
the entertainment OF the merry party.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-09
ROYAL CLAN OFFICERS COMING

Clan Cameron will hold an open meet
ing on Friday. Aug. "a. at s D. m. In the
hall AZ the corner OF Weybosset and Rich
mond streets. at which some OF the offl-
GERS OF the Royal Clan will be present.
A concert will be a feature OF the even
ing.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-11-21
HOME FOR
THE JANITOR
Senate Passes Bill for I'm
provement at Monument.
WOMAN SUFFRAGE LOST
Bill Which Passed The House
Meets lis Customary Death
In The Senate.

Montpelier, Nov. 2l-A joint resolu
ton was adopted by the house this
morning providing for joint assem-
bly, 10 hear the report OF the COMMITTEES
appointed 10 canvass the vote for
county officers. This committee will
repor, on all county elections except
that OF states attorney In Bennington
county.
The senate this morning passed the
bill providing for janitor's house
aud other buildings for the Benning
ton battle monument.
The bill TO reorganize the judiciary
was the subject OF hot debate in the
house yesterday. Before reaching a
vote the bill amended so as 10 add
but three judges. Two Bennington
county representatives, Archibald Of
Manchester aud Brown OF Pownal OPP
posed the bill which was passed by a
vote Of li6 10 81.
The bill Incorporating the Whining.
ton Trust company was killed as was
also the bill 10 license plumbers.
In the senate u petition was present.
ed from the WCTU OF Montpelier pray.
log for the defeat of the bill authoriz.
ing the licensing OF summer hotels. A
third reading was ordered on the bill
relating to the sale OF candy contain.
Ing intoxicating liquor.
The house woman's suifsge bill was
killed. Senator Taylor demanded the
yeas and nays which resulted as fol-
lows: Yeas, Aldrlch, Collins, Fletcher
King OF Rutland; Morse, Moselsy,
Paul, Redheld, Stafford, Taylor, and
Van Patten; nays, Chase OF Essex,
Chase OF Windham, Coruth, Daley,
belong, Rowland, johnson, King Of
Grand Isle, Manning, Moody, Pelton,
Roberts OF Bennington, Roberts OF
ChittenGen, Russell and Sumers.
BY special request OF the senate,
Senator belong from the canvassing
ing committee appointed to canvass
the votes for county officers and JUS
tees OF the peace, int reduced bill
which requires the town clerks OF
bennington county TO forward the
ballots cast for states attorney in the
last September election.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-11-21
BOUNDARY CONSIDERED
Conference Held Saturday To Determine Lin
Between Properties.

A conference was held in the North
Adams mayors Office Saturday after.
noon, the subject under consideration
being boundary linei between the
city's Broad brook property and land
owned by Tice Niles Of Pownal. Those
present we're Mayor NJ. r. Ford, COM
missioner OF public works, c. j, Arm
old, City Solicitor =. j. Ashe aud Sur.
veyors Barton of Greenfield and Bates
Of Pownal.
There has been more or less dispute
over the line for six or seven years.
The city's deed is based on title dat
ed in 1896 and Mr. Niles claims that his
goes back little further.
City Solicitor Ashe and Attorney
Barber of Bennington win confer on
the matter later and will try to settle
the difficulty without law suit.
The question is to ascertain which
party can show records and continu-
oIs possession since 1916.