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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13
FISHERMEN OF
GLOUCESTER ARE
STILL FIGHTING

Gloucester, Mass, Nov. 13.-That the
Gloucester fishermen VIII exhaust every
possible means OF securing herring from
the waters off the coast of Newfoundland,
despite the restrictions which the Colonial
government desires 10 impose became
more evident than ever today, when tho
first British schooner TO reach Gloucester
from the Newfoundland fishing srounds
this year came into the harbor.
This vessel was the IL. G.. Anderson
owned by Thomas Zinck OF Lunenhurg.
N. s. commanded by Capt Walsh, ma
tive OF Nova Scotia manned by Nova
Scotian crew and under a charter to
Lauchlin Mclean OF Wood Island, Bay
OF Islands, ~. II.
She brought fare OF 1900 barrels of salt
herring. As she is owned and chartered
by BIttish Subjects, she was not hamper
ed In securing the fish by any Of the diff
ficultics with which American fishermen
are now beset on the Newfoundland fish,
ing grounds.
Walsh was Obliged TO pay the regular
import duty ons his cargo. Having paid
this duty he sold tile entire fare to the
Orlando Merchant company OF this city.
il Is not yet known here whether the
Gloucester fish companies will find this
method sufficiently profitable to induce
them TO make permanent arrangements
with British vessel owners to engage In
the industry.
The Anderson reported that when -
miles southeast Of Seal Island on Satur-
day last the vessel encountered high seas
and big wave swept over the decks and
washed off the entire deckload of 43 bar
rels OF salt fish.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13

The familiar expression, talking by the
hour" or the phrase talking by the
square yard" may came to have new
meaning IL the Home Telephone company
fecures a franchise in Providence.
The breath used by subscribers may
almost be said TO be subjected to meas
urement. and talkative people who dis
course over the wires about social affairs
and Mrs. Grundy's new bonnet may have
T. curb their loquaciousness somewhat,
aid thereby delight others who are wait
iug patiently for "A chance to~use the line;
but I'm business offices the innovation may
be by no means unwelcome.
IL the Home company is permitted to
establish itself here It may introduce
this novel system, whereby the subscriber
pays for his own use Of his phone by
metre measurement. the same as foT
water. gas or electricity; but. al the same
time. he won't have to pay for the other
fellows use of his line.
That the Home Telephone company Is
making very determined tight 10 obtain
~ franchise in Providence is evidenced by
the untirlng efforts that the promoters "f
the enterprise are exerting 10 get the
IlfstS LtIOfe lle Dlllglc. before tntDtfnl.t
.-ifecrfrg which fS-ro Ne reid az 2'3C ncxs
Monday In the 'council chamber OF the
city hall.
Thomas u. Lee. Of Barney x Lee.
stated that within the past IL days II. .160
signatures have been affixed to a printed
circular endorsing the petition for a fran
elise: and II Is claimed that an average OF
2eoa signatures are daily coming i'm.
II Il argued by those interested i'm the
new enterprise that the benefits of having
two telephone companies I'm the city in
clude lessenng the cost to users and the
efficiency Of the service. IL is stated TO
Ice the intention of the new company TO
give unlimited local service and to make
the telephone so reasonable I'm cost that
one may be found in almost every house
hold.
Tt is stated that the Home company has
not yet definitely decided upon the syS-
tenn it will propose to introduce here, but
Its promoters say that Il is the intention
OF the company to give 10 Providence the
best possible service by using ,the very
latest ideas i'm tel ephony.
IL s quite certain however, that the au-
tomato system will not be employed. as
this is not considered practicable up to-
date system; and there is no slight prob
ability that the metre system whereby
each subscriber Is charged per talk
hour" may be adopted.
BY this system the subscriber pays
nothing when he is called by someone
else, but only when he asks for a con-
nection for himself. The metre registering
while the transmitter as off the hook
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13
CONGRESS FOR
UNIFORM DIVORCE
LAWS IN SESSION

Philadelphia, Nov. 13--The national con-
gress on uniform divorce laws held its
second meeting here today. The hrst
meeting was held at Washington nine
months ago when an adjournment was
taken to permit committee 10 draft a
bill on uniform divorce laws TO be pre-
sented to the legislature OF all the states.
The bill drawn by the committee names
six causes for which divorces can be
granted. They are infinitely felony, big
amy. desertion. habitual drunkenness and
intolerable cruelty.
The committee recommends that the va
rious legislatures be asked 10 agree on
a period OF residence before application
may be made for divorce The committee
expects that this recommendation II
adopted by all the states will decrease
the number Of migratory divorces.
Delegates from all sections OF the cou1-
try attended today's session at which Gov.
Pennypacker presided Judge w illsaFl- II,
Stake OF this city acted as secretary.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13
MADE A MANIAC
BY BLOW FROM A
H|GHWAYMAN

New York. Nov. 13-Crazed as a result
Of a blow on the head. probably dealt
yith a blackjack welded by a hold-up
man, young man believed TO be John
Dr.scoll OF Waterford. Conn, Is a raving
maniac at Bellevue Hospital.
His skull was crushed by the blow AMI
us condition Is believed 60 be critical
Tho victim is about "a years aid. His
clothing is of good quality and he appears
10 be n man or refinement
Driscoll vas found lying across the side
walk at 10th street and Amsterdam ave-
nue. early today. He was unconscious.
An ambulance surgeon found a wound
above and behind the right ear. and at
once suggested that the man had been
set upon by thugs. 1t was thought at the
1 ma TIN, Is. pan. Mas pot SERIOUSLY hurt
ax he ref ponded quickly to treatment and
after re had recovered consciousness
seemed little the worse for his experience.
When he was taken to r. police station
to give the officers what assistance he
could in finding out haw he received his
injuries. however he began 10 shout and
struggle In n manner that left no' doubt
that the blow had affected his brain. Al,
efforts 10 calm the man provcd futile and
II became necessary TO remove him to
Bellevue.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13
JOYCE TELLS
WHY COMPANY
USES A DESK

s.s.R ReGpEder "a &c esdsr EdYaEda G.. Iayce.
who returned this morning sfter a
short vacation. explained Nthe use of
the table In his office by the clerks OF
the Guarantee Title company. who
make copies of the deeds recorded, to
which City Auditor Chase recently OBJ
jected.
Mr.. Joyce said that he had provided
the table for the clerks OF the com
pany. as he believed it better to have
them together than occupying count
ers about the office ard interfering
with the work of the real estate deall
ers and lawyers, a large number OF
whom are there daily.
Every one having business there
has legal right TO use the office"
said Mr.. Joyce. Formerly the com
pany's clerks occupied the counters I'm
the office, and thus interfered with the
lawyers and real estate dealers; and
thought IL preferable 20 have them
use desk instead.
But IL is not for their exclusive
use; and any sone mas a right to occupy
any vacant chair at it. IL one OF the
clerks leaves her seat, any person hav-
ing business in the office may occupy
it; and l impressed this fact on the
clerks when / provided the table for
them"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13
NEW HAVEN R.R. men
IN CONFERENCE
At NEW YORK

New York. Nov. 1s.-The committee rep-
resenting the fremen OF the New York
Central and the New York. New Haven
and Hartford railroads went into confer
ence with officials OF the two roads a :
the Grand Central depot today
The committees. made up OF members
or the Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire
men. were headed by Grand Master John
J. Hannahan OF the firemen's organiza-
tion.
Before going into the conference the
members Of the firemens committee had a
talk with Grand Chief Stone OF the
Brotherhood OF Locomotive Engineers
Mr.. Stone said that he was acting only in
an advisory capacity.
Mr.. Stone Will have a conference with
three committees Of engineers, represent
ing the engineers OF the Erie, New York
Central and NV York, New Haven and
Hartfgord roads later In the day and
probably will leave for his home In Cleve-
land tonight.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13
AID. REYNOLDS
SEEKS ONLY TO
HELP WILLIE

Alderman Gilbert n. Parker of the
Eight ward, who has been reelected for
another term, stated this afternoon that
he would be opposed 10 the appointment
OF Chief OF Police Mathews as police COM
missioner.
while have nothing personally
against the man." said Mr.. Parker, 81 do
not think il would be proper to elect
him. on account OF the great publicity
given TO him in the hearing on the
charges OF Rev. Mr.. Christy.
'"rhe police commissioner found him
guilty; and I do not think he should be
appointed, as IL might make the public
uneasy"
Alderman William X Reynolds is also
opposed 10 the appointment Of Chief Mat
thews. and this morning said:
II want to see n man elected who will
help Willie Luther I'm his good work"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13
HELLO" GIRLS
HAD BIG SCARE
Stranger Who Called for Boston Conn'ci Drandshed Rs.
oIVlr Omnous|y and When Arrested Later Under the In.
fusnce Of Liquor Displayed Signs Of Being Mentally Un-
balanced and Claimed Other Men in Telephone Office
Threatened TO Throw Ink Bottle at Him.

The hello" girls in the telephone ex-
change on Union street were given big
scare Just before noon today, when a
man entered and asked for a Boston con-
nection.
When he was assigned TO a booth. he
took from his pocket a revolver, looked
wildly about and laid the revolver on
the desk with a bang. When he had
ceased telephoning. he pocketed the
weapon and departed.
lie was followed by one OF two citizens
who were in the telephone exchange at
the time, and who on Dorrance street met
Patrolman Johnson and notified him; and
the officer promptly took the man into
custody.
At the Central station he told Lieut..
Whipple that he displayed the revolver
because the two men In the telephone
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13
ST. PETERSBURG
GIVES No WELCOME
To COUNT W|TTE

st. Petersburg, Nov. 13.-The arrival OF
Count Witte here yesterday created
scarcely a ripple in Russian politics. In
contrast with his reception after his re-
turn from Portsmouth, the count was met
at the depot by only Baron Aide and
few reporters and he received very few
callers this morning.
The arrivals were scrutlnized most
closely by agents of the secret police on
account OF the reported threats or assas-
sination. Count Witte denied himself TO
reporters and declined to make a state
ment regarding his reported intention of
resigning his seat I'm the council of the
empire and being candidate for election
TO parliament The Constitutional Demo-
Gratis are eager 20 receive him in their
ranks in case he decides to be a candi-
date.
II is authoritatively stated that meas
ures for relieving the Jews OF many OF
their disabilities will be published as tenn
porSuy legislation before the cinvocation
OF parliament as foreshadowed I'm Pre-
mier Stolypin's communication OF Sept.
6.
Tbs fsill ex,eiss. ef tile gsfqpss sisgE;il
matter for discussion by rho cGpf4 es..'
but they comprise premSrfon Tor Jews to
live in The country as well as In the cities
within the pale and the removal OF certain
restrictions placed on Jewish merchants
and artisans in cities outside the pale
The full settlement OF the Jewish problem
is left parliament, the government not
being willing TO venture deeply into the
matter, for fear OF stirring up a storm
OF anti-Semltic opposition
BOMB THRowER IDENTIFIED.
Moscow, Nov. 1S.-The police have iden-
titled the man who yesterday threw a
bomb at Gen. Rhejnbot. the prefect OF po-
lice here, as brother OF Vladimir Ma
gury, the leader OF the flying group OF ter
rorists. who was executed Sept. IL. for tho
murder of Col Won Loshinikor or the Sc
cret police.
daughter of Gen. Benevxsky, ex-gov-
ernor general OF Amur province, has been
condemned TO 10 years Imprisonment at
hard labor for participation In the plot TO
kill Ex-Governor General Dubassoff of
Moscow. Mile. Benevsky's hand was
blown on while preparing bomb. This
led to her detection and conviction. Mile.
Benevsky, who is "a years old. and besu-
tiful. was married while in prison to an
other political prisoner.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13

office were about 10 throw an Ink bottle
az him. He said he did not know them,
nor had he had trouble with them
He said that he carried the revolver be-
cause on a recent night a man threw y
coal basket through tho window OF his
house at him.
The stranger was then locked up. Hs
had with him business cards which read.
''R. NJ. Canheld. manufacturers agent
for all kinds of steam. hot air and water
pipe coverings, Providence, Il. H."
He claimed to be Mr.. Garfield. and said
that he lived I'm East Providence
He was under the influence OF liquor,
and Lieut.. Whipple says his appearance
would indicate that he had had a long
debauch. Lieut.. Whipple is of the opinion
that the man is mentally unbalanced,
which may be due solely TO the effects ot
too much drink.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13
HARD TO GET PANEL
IN G|LtEFfE'SS
MURDER CASE

Herkimer. n. Y, Nov i3.--The lawyers
in the Gillette murder trial took up the
task OF examining talesmen today The
jury box lacked three OF the necessary
dozen when court was opened. The three
remaining jurors were soon secured
Then began the weeding-out process OF
the right by the lawyers preparatory to
excusing Jurors who previously had been
allowed 10 take places within the jury box.
Frank Griswold. the second juror admit
ted yesterday. was challenged by the pros
ecution. Each side has 30 challenges.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13
URGES OWNERS
Of DOCS TO Be
MORE V|G|LANT

on account OF the large number Of cases
OF rabies on Smiths hill, Or. Eugene p.
King. deputy superintendent of health,
cinity should be more cautious and keep
n better watch over their animals.
The doctor says that often when the
dog show rabies symptoms their owners
take but little notice OF them, and do not
suspect the existence OF the disease until
the animal has bitten some one.
DR. King also advises people To be care
ful about separating fighting dogs. He
thinks IL would be better to leave them
alone than 10 risk the danger OF being
bitten. Yesterday - case was reported OF
2 man who attempted 10 protect small
dog from n large one and the small dog
bit him.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13
STRONGLY
DEFENDS RELIEF
WORK At FRISCO

San Francisco. Nov. i3.--Jamcs n. Phe-
Ian was elected president OF the CalIfor-
MIA branch OF the National Red Cross So
ciety at its meeting yesterday. lie made
a strong defense Of the organized relief
work carried on in this city.
He declared that investigators from
Boston and New York had come TO look
over the relief operations and had been
convinced that the methods followed
were eminently satisfactory. He read
general report OF which had been done
with the funds for the relief OF the peo-
pie. The total net receipts from April TO
Nov. 10 were given as s6,204.9eS and the
expenditures have been s4.443.5ss. leaving
balance OF Sl.761, ,405. Subscriptions from
all sources were given as s9.i29553 and
the balance due to relief fund was put at
s3.1e2.e5l.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13
DECISION AGAINST AMERICAN
BOARD IN A WILL CONTEST

Augusta, Me, Nov. 13.--The Maine SUI
preme court yesterday decided against
the American board OF commissioners for
foreign missions. which contested the will
OF Solomon n. Chandler Of Portland.
When Chandler made his will IN 1896 hc
directed that his estate, valued AZ Sf,oO1,-
600. should go to the American board. hut
IN 1902 he wrote n codicil. leaving his en-
tire property 90 relatives
The American board contested tho codl-
cil on the ground that when II was added
20 the will the testator was not of sound
mind.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13
MILLS
Go AT AUCTION.
The Bryan Marsh Company of Cleveland o. Secures the Property
and Will Devote II to the Manufacture of Incandescent
Electric Lamps, Employing About 500 Hands, Its Present
Facilities at Marlboro Being Inadequate to Its Needs

The Farwell Worsted Mills company
went into bankruptcy soon after the
death OF Frederick s. Farwell the head
OF the company. on March 10, 1906. A
petition was granted, in the United States
district court, allowing the estate 10 be
sold for the benefit OF the creditors.
An attempt was made "A few months
ago 10 conduct the sale privately: but the
offers were too small, and today's public
auction followed.
The price paid by the Byan, Marsh
company for the mills was $4,000. and Il is
stated that the cmopany Is likely 10 ex-
pend considerable amount in fitting up
the property for it's uses.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13
MRS. VANDERBILT
AGAIN To DINE
THE NEWSbOYS

Mrs. Frederick w Vanderbilt benefac-
tress Of the newsboys and messenger boys
Of Newport for many years. has given or
ders for another spread for them on
Thanksgiving day.
Five hundred boys Of the street will be
given turkey dinner I'm Masonic hall and
will also be treated TO candy. ice cream
and plenty of music.
n ia probable Mrs. Vanderbilt will come
TO Newport 10 see the picture her dinner
will present She has requested the
Kings Daughters OF Newport 20 manage
the affsir for her.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13
INDICTED FOR CONSPIRACY
To COMMIT PE0NkGE

Mobile, Ala, Nov. 13.--Another In
dictment charging conspiracy TO COM
NIT peonage was returned last night
by the United states grand jury at
Pensacola, Fla, against w. S. Harlan,
manager OF the Jackson Lumber com
pany Of Lockport, Ala; Robert GAL
lagher, woods foreman OF the COM
pany: oscar Sanders, an interpreter,
and John Atwell, deputy sheriff Of
Walton county.
The indictments relate to con-
spiracy 10 detain against their Wills
and commit 20 n condition OF peonage
two foreigners. whose location is at
present unknown.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13
AGED WOMAN
BURNED To Death
WHILE SMOKING.

Westport, Conn, Nov. 13.--Mrs. Mary
Coey SO years old. was burned to death
while alone in her sons house located In
an outlying district Of the town known as
Cross Highway late last night.
Mrs. Coleys son, a prominent resident.
left the house early In the evening and
when he returned found the body OF aged
Mrs. Coley reduced TO lot OF charred
bones.
Mrs. Coley frequently smoked cigarettes
to cure asthma and IL II thought she fell
asleep while smoking In the kitchen. the
cigarette setting fire 10 her clothes.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13

The Farwell Worsted company's mills
at Central Falls we're sold at public auc-
tion today, the purchaser being B. Il.
Tremaine OF Cleveland. o.. who was act
ing for the Bryan Marsh company OF
New York manufacturers OF electric in
candcscent lamps.
The Bryan Marsh company now has a
factory at Marlboro, Mass. and, owing
10 increasing business, the company will
now extend its facilities by utilizing the
property secured today, employing about
900 hands.
The machinery at the Farwell mills
was sold In small lots.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13
PLANT Ff NON-SUITeD-

In Judge Bakers court today the
case OF Bernard Scanlon VS. Butler
vs.. Butler Duncan Land company was
called and plaintiff non-sulted. Later
~ was suggested that counsel FOR the
plaintiff was ill and IL Is probable the
default will be taken OF.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13
LEAVES ST. PETERSBURG
ON ORDER OF THE CZAR

ST. Petersburg. Nov. i3-M, Kulomzin
former president OF the couryil OF min
listers. has left ST. Petersburg I'm conse-
quence Il Is reported. OF a personal order
OF the emperor. who was angered at re-
ceivng a memorandum from him regard
ing the abolition OF the death penalty.
His majesty Is said 20 have taken the
almost unprecedented step OF sending his
personal adjutant 90 order NJ. Kulomzin's s
expulsion.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13
BspTIsrs HOLD NATIONAL CONGRESS

ST Louis. Nov. i3-Prominent Baptist
ministers and laymen from all over the
country were assembled at tho opening
session Of the National Baptist congress
which convened In the Second Baptist
church today.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13
F|REBUG BURNS
HOTEL AND TWO
MEN PERISH

Portchester. ~ Y. Nov. i3-Two men
lost their lives In a IRE which destroyed
Weeks hotel on Adee street early today.
The fire is believed 20 have been OF incen-
diary origin.
No arrests have yet been made
The men burned TO death were William
q Brien 3s years old bricklayer. and
William Kane. - years old, a bricklayer
OF Railway. " J.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13
DUTEE WILCOX LOSES IN
SUIT AGAINST THE R. l. co.

The Jury that heard testimony in the
suti OF Dutee Wilcox Flint against the r.
l. Company today returned in Judge
Bakers court a verdict for the defendant
Mr.. Flint claimed his automobile was
run down by one Of the defendants cars
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13
B0OKMAkER PUT ON
TRIAL At WASHINGTON

Washington. Nov. 1S-William Davis
was put on trial before a jury in the
criminal court today on a charge OF oper-
ating a racing book at the Bennings
track.
The action is In the nature OF a test
case to determine the legal status of the
betting operations at Bennings.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13
BANK WRECKER
ZIMMERMAN
IS SENTENCED

Cleveland Nov 1s.--J r. Zimmerman
pleaded guilty TO the charge of consplr-
ing to wreck National bank IN the Fed
eral court here today and was sentenced
TO serve two years in the penitentiary and
10 pay a fine Of $4,000.
Zimmerman was the chairman OF tho u
board OF directors of the Wooster Nation
al bank which failed about two years ago.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13
AUDIT COMPANY'S
SECRETARY TAKES
LIFE IN A HOTEL

Poplar Bluff. Mo-. Nov. i3.-Thonas A.
rIouston. secrctar, OF tho American Audit
company OF cine 'anau. was found dead
last night IN his room at the Qlinn hotel
with bullet hole In his mple and an
other near his f,art Houston = believed
To nkve committed suicide.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13
TALK BY PHONE
To Be CHARGED
LIKE GAS BILL
Home Company Proposes to
Introduce Novelty

Is Representatives Claim to Have Nearly $1,000
Signatures to Endorsement of Its Petition for a
Franchise and to Be Receiving an Average of 1000
Daily, and Are Making Very Determined Fight
to Gain Entrance Here, Promising nateral
Reduction i'm Cost to Subscribers.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13
THIRSTY PeDDleR IN TROUBLE

Morris Baden peddler. fell from his
team this afternoon on Tockwotten street
near Benefit street. and received a slight
scalp wound. lie was arrested for drunk
enness by Patrolman G. r. Egan.
The Marshall republican., 1906-04-13
THE
Public School.
Swan Creek,
Alberta,

There was altogether u ine air about
the letter. The writing was In fn'.
small baud, the tone was fine, and there
was something fine IN the slgnatura-
arthur Wellington Moore" lie was
glad to know that there was a school
ana a teacher In Swan Creek, for a
school meant children. In whom his
soul delighted, and In the teacher he
would fnd a friend. and without a
friend he could not live, He took me
Into his confidence, telling me that
though he had volunteered for this far
away mission fie.d he was not much OF
a preacher and he was not at nil sure
that he would succeed. But he meant
TO try. and he was charmed at the pros
pect OF having one sympathizer at lie st.
Would | be kind enough to put Ia some
conspicuous place the inclossd notice.
filling In the blanks ~ ! thought besty