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New-York tribune., 1906-10-30

Cincinnati, Oct. 29-A man named Samuel
Rosenfed, and his friend John Kiss. were
rested in New York on a charge of securing
$4,000 from Mrs. Heine Of this city, for the
purchase of valuable rugs and both
brought back here by Chief of Detectives Craw-
ford. After they had been held in jail for some
time being unable to secure bail. they COM
promised the case paying Mrs. Heine $4,000
of the amount she said she had given them. She
then refused to press the charge Of swindling,
the bail demanded reduced to a nominal
figure and the men were freed last week
New-York tribune., 1906-10-30

last bear of the trip was killed Friday. He was a
big black, weighing nine hundred pounds killed
him. said Mr.. Gates.
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w Proposals In trplicate will be received here
IL O'Clock November 1. 1903. for the construc-
ton Of Bachelor Ohcers quarters per draw ngs
the Z accept reject or proposals
thereof. Forms and specifications 81
application Address Ouartermaster. West Point
N Y
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Feb. .. March q.
Charge of Programme
Each Performances.
Season tickets with reserved
seats FOR the series OF i've even-
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$50. SO. IS snd So BOxes SO
and $40. according 20 location.
Subscription sale now o5ez
at Carnegie Hail box Office and
Luckhardt & BeldeT's. 10 Eas.
17th street. and at Tyson's
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QUARTERLY MEETING OF THE AMERICAN - -
Ns sIitute. Thursday November Isl; 1905. AZ ~ -
stth 81. p r. A. b DAYTON, SssI
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
THIS MAN WANTS A
2oo-POUND WIFE

Fort Edward. n. Y, Nov. 2s.-George
Marshall, OF Granville "a widower. adver-
tised for a wife who could tip the beam
at 200 pounds. was opposed to race sui
eide. was charitably inclined, had a soft
voice ard quiet demeanor and could bake
good bread No society butterfly, club
woman or physical culturist need apply
he added.
colored woman dragging three chill
dren was the first applicant. One buxom
widow was up TO requirements In every
respect but weight. She travelled several
miles afoot, only to be rejected. Marshall
has received several more applications,
but none is satisfactory.
Marshall Is related 70 members OF the
German nobility Becoming offended at
his parents, he left his aristocratic home
and vowed never to return or give any
information as 10 his whereabouts lie
has kept his determination since he came
to this country. forty-two years ago.
Marshalls wife died several years ago.
Every night after her death he visited her
grave, rain or shine, and sobbed aloud
for her return to life. one night he dsin-
tered her body.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
FATAL FIGHT
AMONG STOkERS
ON A STEAMER

New York, Nov. 2s.-One fireman was
killed and dozen, severely beaten in a
desperate row between iremen in the
stoke hole OF the Mallory line steamer
Son Jacinto as the vessel was rounding
Cape Hatteras en- route from Galveston
Monday night.
BY wireless from Atlantic City Capt
Evans notified police headquarters IN this
city so that when the San Jacinto docked
TO-DAY a squad OF police was there to take
the alleged murderer and five others TO
the police station
Emmanuel Conchere. Cuban Is held
for tho murder Of Pletro Moaera who
died In an hour after he had been struck
repeatedly over the head with a shovel
il was only at tho point Of their guns
that Capt. Evans and another ships offl-
cei subdued the lighters and rescued
MCiaera from his ASSISTANTS. Conchero
was then also unconscious from blow
il the head His wounds. and those OF
the rest Of the nremen who we're the most
hurt. were dressed by the steward
The ships officers say that none OF the
crew Of 30 fremen would disclose TO them
what the row was about IL seems Il
first arose between Conchero and Molaera
over the passing of coal. and the others
Joined IN the melee
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
BRAYT0N bUNC0
GAME TOO THIN

Gen. Charles r. Br IS apparent
change OF heart on the N Of giving
sthe governor OF Rhode "a tho veto
power was the subject OF ZACH comment
today throughout the city and state.
Democrats and Independents generally
viewed the declaration OF the boss as
''feeler" 20 see how popular sentiment
stands on the subject: and they were out
spoken in denunciation OF the idea that
they would be fooled into accepting any
such bogus sop in lieu OF constitutional
convention.
IT believe" said one Democratic leader.
that Gen. Brayton has been convinced
at last that the people demand and must
have "A larger share i'm the government OF
the city. and that he intends 10 have the
Republican majority in the next assembly
make at least the appearance OF conceding
something to the peoples demands.
II am informed on reliable authority
that the modified and empty veto power
for the governor. which the boss proposes.
will be sprung early In the session coupled
in a constitutional amendment with a BIZ
ennia election and larger representation
for the cities proposition. with biennial
sessions OF the general assembly.
"The general would probably be willing
10 concede as full n veto power TO the
governor a is enjoyed in any other state
II he could induce the people TO swallow
his biennial elections amendment and rep
resentation projects. because they would
give him a larger and more certain con-
troll OF the legislature than he has at
present.
THE first thing he would do after the
people had authorized the Increased rep
resentation from the cities and larger
towns. while retaining the present dis
proportionate representation from the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
PRESIDENT To
SEND MESSAGE
To CONGRESS

Washington, Nov. 2s.-The preside nj
will send special message to congress.
giving the results and conclusions OF nis
visit to the scene of the canal operations.
and it is probable that his document will
be sent in at an early day. The message
has been nearly completed. for the presI-
dent dictated a large part OF it 10 his
stenographer on the voyage from the 18th
mus TO Hampton Roads.
There was resumption Of activity az
the White house yesterday. when the
president. bronzed and hearty from the
effects Of HIS visit TO the Isthmus OF Pan
Mr.. Roosevelt never looked better, and he
never seemed I'm better spirits He rose
at an early hour and breakfasted in good
season. for he knew that a large amount
of work awaited him in his Office. ami
he was eager to attack IL.
During the absence OF the president
hundreds of letters have been received at
the White house. and, although many of
these had been answered by his secrCtar-
les, there was big pile OF them that call
cd Tor his personal attention. He had an
swered many OF the letters and had trans
acted much other routine business when
the regular semi weekly meeting OF the
cabinet was held at II o'clock Only a
rev visitors were received before the ca b.
met meeting. and none OF them was al
lowed 70 take much OF the presidents
time.
All the presidents visitors yesterday
asked him about his visit TO Panama. aud
TO all OF them he made substantially the
same reply, which was that he had been
enormously Interested and had profited
by his visit both on the isthmus and in
Porto Rico.
The presidents trip and the matter cf
the discharge OF negro soldiers were tho
principal subjects under discussion at the
cabinet meeting.
Half an hour after the cabinet moi
Speaker Cannon arrived at the White
house. and. finding that the meeting was
IN progress. waited until 30 o'clock 10 see
the president
Mr.. Roosevelt did not leave his office
until nearly o'clock when he went To
luncheon. Secretaries Root and Taft
were his guests. He returned 10 his office
az o'clock 10 resume the work which lie
had begun,in the morning
The president believes the n, ople OF
Porto Rico are enti Isd 10 American ci!.
zenship and will recommend that this be
granted 10 them in a special message TO
congress The president has exprCs ssed
the opinion that IL Is lamentable that thcy
do not enjoy this right. I'm this connection
he noted that. although Porto Rico mad
sent a delegate 10 the Pan-American con.
gress AT Rio Janeiro, that delegate could
not even say he was an American citizen.
and this also is the case III he visits
Europe or any other foreign country.
The president was much pleased with
his visit to Porto Rico. which he saws IL
fine country, is prosperous, and her
government excellent.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
TOOK HER MONEY,
TURNED HER OUT,
BEAT HER FACE

Charles Rockowski. a Pole from Olney-
vile. was charged before Judge Lee this
morning with asssulting his wife. Brow
islawn. Capt Marston told the cours
that tho man took over 800 from his wife
yesterday, then turned her out OF doors.
and beat her about the face
The man was arrested and the money
turned over to his wife. She was in court
this morning. and her discolored face bore
testimony 10 her husbands brutality.
Judge Lee told the prisoner he had no
sympathy with a man who would treat
woman brutally: but. as he did not wish
TO make her suffer for her husbands act,
he sentenced him only to 30 days In jail.
AS the prisoner was being led to tho
cell room. he looked back at his wife with
significant glance that boded no good
for her when he is released.
Leonie Iebeau. neatly attired young
woman OF 90 was arraigned for the lar
ceny OF waist from the outlet, and was
fined SIS and costs.
Ella Wilcox, arraigned as a common
street walker admitted sufficient evidence
TO convict and was sentenced to months
In the workhouse. but appealed. surety
OF $500 being furnished.
Albert Gendreau l6 years old. who re-
fused to move n wagon when ordered to
do so by police officer, was arraignsd
in the police court and was fined 81 and
costs.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
BRISTOL
Local Aerie Receives Banner
Awarded Il al Summer Reunion

Bristol aerie. No. go. f. o. t.. held
largely attended meeting Monday evening
I'm Grand Army hall Two candidates
were initiated II was voted TO send dele
gates to the New England day conven-
ton to be held I'm Worcester I'm January.
The silk banner awarded the aerie at the
annual field day In Worcester last Aug
ust for the aere having the largest per
centage OF its members i'm line was for
mally presented TO the aerie. and enthu-
siastically received. The nomination com
mittee presented a list OF officers 10 he
voted for al the first meeting of the aerie
I'm December
Mrs. Mary Palmer one OF the oldest
persons In town died yesterday at the
Home for Aged Women. She was 20 years
OF age and had Seen at the home a num-
Der OF years
Announcements have ben received here
from Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm L. Pitts OF
Pasadena, cal. OF the marriage OF thoir
daughter. Miss lnzie Pitts, 20 Arthur n
Farnum. The couple are TO reside I'm
Beaumont Cal The family moved from
here TO the Pacific coast recently.
The funeral OF Paul ST. Pierre. whose
body was found I'm the harbor Monday
morning. took place yesterday afternoon
from ST. Mary's church Rev. g. \. Ed
wards officiating. Burial was I'm 81.
Mary's cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs Francisco r. De Wolf are
10 close their home. "Miramer." tomorrow
and will sail on Saturday for Europe for
the winter. which they will spend i'm the
soItt Uf France.
Contractor Sumner a Ball has received
the contract 10 repair and make necessary
changes on the roof of the custom house
and has commenced operations
Manuel Kicker. q Portuguese employed
In the hose room of the factory OF the
National India Rubber company. met with
a severe accident Yesterday While strip
ping hose an iron rod few up. striking
him on the head. cutting an ugly wound
which required several stitches.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
HAS HE FOUND THE
RIDDLE OF THE SPHYNX

Blnghamton, n. Y. Nov 2S.-The Rev.
Or. J. w. Phillips. leading Psychologist.
believes he has solved the riddle OF the
Sphinx. He submitted HIS Ideas 10 the
American Archaeological Society OF New
York, which consulted experts.
They pronounced ~Dr. Phillips sugees-
tion as ingenious and probable" and the
archaeological society has invited him to
lecture on the subject in the spring. He
refuses to divulge the solution until then
Dr. Phillips has compiled much from
the Egyptian Book OF the Dead" dating
back one thousand TO two thousand years
before Moses, I'm which he has found he
says. the Ten commandments OF the
Bible. given 20 Moses many centuries
later. They are not arranged I'm the same
order, but are I'm almost the same form
He holds that these discoveries strength
en- the authenticity OF the Mosaic com
nlsndmentS
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
PAYN DEMANDED
100000 UNDER A
THREAT To EXPOSE

New York. Nov. 2s.-Charges that Louis
F. Payn when state superintendent OF
insurance demanded 10000 from the Mu-
tual Reserve Life Insurance company un-
der threat OF showing that the company
was insolvent and that President Freder-
ick A. Burnham had said that he paid Mr..
Payn $4,000 were made by Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Mott today an the trial Of
George II. Burnham. Jr.
After the jury had been sent out Of the
court room Mr.. Mott said that President
Frederick a. Burnham asked j. Douglas
Wells, who was then vice president OF the
Mutual Reserve Life Insurance company,
10 put the sum OF SJ015 in his expense
account because President Rurnham was
I'm financial straits. As a reason for his
need Of money, Mr. Mott said President
Burnham declared to Mr.. Wells, that Su-
perintendent Payn had demanded the
100000 but had been induced to accept
A0.O COO This amount, Mr.. Burnham said.
he paid from his own funds, according to
MIR. Mott
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
GILLETTE TELLS
HIS OWN STORY

day when former Senator Mills re-
sumed the cross examination OF DR.
$ $. Richards. DR.. Richards described
the condition OF the hair found I'm the
skiff which Gillette used and which
Is alleged 10 be Miss Browns hair. lie
said the end of the hair he referred
10 was not the natural end, but BROKEN
and different than that which would
he found II the hair had been pulled
out.
This evidence was not admitted. re-
cause the microscopic examination had
included but one hair and the physi-
clan was unable to identify that par
ticular hair I'm the bunch that had
been offered in evidence.
At 10:40 o'clock District Attorney
Ward rested the peoples case Then
Mr.. Mills. for the defense, moved Tor
the prisoners discharge. lie mentioned
as the grounds for his motion THAI
District Attorney Ward had failed 70
produce the eye witness he said he
would that he had produced - wit
ness TO the tragedy at all. that le
had not produced a preponderance OF
evidence. that IL had not been shown
that Grace Brown and Gillette were
engaged 10 be married and :hat IL had
not been shown that Grace BOwn's
wedding clothes had been made. The
court interrupted Mr.. Mills before he
had finished.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
OLDEST BAPTIST
MINISTER IN THE
WORLD is DEAD

Cambridge, Mass, Nov. 2S.-Rev. Will
liam Howe, centenarian and the oldest
Baptist clergyman in the world, died to-
day. at his home in this city.
Although retired for many years, DIR.
Howe possessed all his faculties and only
a Few months ago on the occasion of his
Tooth birthday he was able TO attend and
TO deliver addresses at a meeting OF Bap-
tist ministers in fremont Temple In Bos-
ton. DR.. Howe was born in Worcester
and was graduated from the Newton
Theological Seminary.
His earliest endeavors in the Baptist
denomination took the form OF founding
a NUMBER OF Baptist schools I'm the North
End OF Boston and OF serving as pastor of
the Union Baptist church and Temple
church which were the foundatio OF the
present fremont Temple society Dr
Howe has been credited as the founder
OF fremont Temple.
DR.. Howe had not been III particularly
but the sudden death Of his old house
keeper last week brought on despondency
and this morning when a relative visited
his room was found 10 have passed away.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28

Herkimer. n. Y. Nov. 2s.--with The
expectation OF reaching the close OF
the states case in the Gillette murder
trial before tonight's adjournment.
District Attorney Ward today con-
tinued the examination OF Or. s. :.
Richards, the last OF the FIVE medical
experts employed by the state.
DR.. Richards had been cross-eN-
|amined by Mr.. Mills OF the defense
TO some extent when court adjourne !
last evening. but in this case, as with
all the other medical experts, there
was an abundance OF redirect and re-
cross questioning awaiting him today.
DR.. Crumb who has acted as medical
adviser for the district attorney and
who made microscopic examination Of
the hair found in the boat occupied
by Gillette and Miss Brown, said to-
day that he WIN not take the stand as
n witness.
There was the usual large assemb-
1age OF spectators at the court house
today.
Mr.. Mills OF the defense was asksl
about the truth OF the rumor that
the court would adjourn 10 the Mo-
hawk river bank. so that Gillette could
show the jury how the boat capslzed
That's a good story" he said laugh
ingly. but IL is tame with some OF tho
stun sent out OF Herkimer"
The court room was not crowded to-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
WOODW0RTH ACQUITTED,
DECISION HELD BACK?

nouncement made as soon as possible, as
the suspense is great.
Lieut.. Woodworth is member of the
Machine Gun battery, and was court mar
tailed on charges preferred by Capt r.
Merle BiXby. He was accused of viola
ton of section 1G6 OF chapter COS Of tho
general laws which includes disobedience
OF orders. unofficer-like conduct. making
false returns and neglect OF duty
The court martial was begun on Sept.
IL and the court was constituted as fol-
lows: Col Whipple. president: Col. r. f.
Whipple, A. ID. c.: Mai. Horace l.. Man
chester. assistant inspector general; Capt.
Archibald @. Matteson, Company r,
First Regiment; Capt. Maurice III. Cook,
chief signal officer. and Capt. Charles II.
Mulhearn. adjutant OF the Second Regi-
ment of rnfantry. Capt. Henry G. Cram
acted as Judge advocate.
The Machine Gun battery will hold it's
annual reunion tonight I'm the Holden
street armory; and Lieut.. Woodworth's
friends are indignant that the result OF
the court martial has not been announced
before this event.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
STEAMER SINKS
IN LAKE HURON;
% ARE DROWNED

Detroit, Mich, Nov. 3.--The coasting
steamer j. II. Jones. owned by the Craw-
ford Tug company, local concern, foun-
noon and all hands were lost. The crew
consisted OF -. all from Wharton, and the
number OF passengers is estimated at ls
The Jones. which piled between owen
sound, Wharton and Manitouin Island
ports was one OF the staunchest steam
ers on the Georgian bay and was COM
manded by Capt Crawford. fresh-water
navigator OF large experience.
Part OF the cabin. a lfeboat and two
unidentified bodies have been found by
Indians on the north shore Of the Chris
tian Islands. Boats are now out from
here, owen sound, Pentanguishene and
Parry sound looking for survivors and
wreckage.
Coastng boats carry no booking lists
but the passengers on the Jones proba-
bly, include the following:
T. j. Donaldson OF owen sound. Alex
ander Lyon and Mrs. Lyon, his mother
Mrs. Fox. Frank Falon. George Falon, NJ.
w. Nlteson, Louis Allen. l. NJ. Wagg, all
OF Tombermoray: Dan Newer OF Provi-
dence bay and three unknown men on
their way 20 Manitouln Island TO work
for Capt. Graham.
The boat carried the following crew:
Capt j. V. Crawford. Mate r. Lennox.
Wheelsmen w Ross and George Nc
Evan, Engineers Charles ~. Shaw and
w. Sadler. Firemen Thomas Simmons and
l.. MacVittie. Deckhands James Tilley
and George Smith, Cook Frank Jackson.
Assistant Cook VI Clark.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
LAST
EDITION

rotten boroughs would be TO so redis-
trict the cities that II would be practi-
cally impossible for the Democrats or re-
formers ever 10 elect a majority of the
representatives TO control the senate
This consideration would more than
compensate for the granting OF larger
powers 10 the governor, whose veto could
probably always be overridden by the Re-
publicans I'm both branches.
Then. too. II he had biennial elections
the sessions OF the general assembly
would probably be longer, II not doubled
and the pay OF the members would be in
creased likewise. as would the fees OF at
torneys for promoting legislation.
ITO my mind a biennial elections
amendment would be all right at the
proper time: but that time Is not ripe
"As for the veto power. the governors
interposition should not be overridden ex-
cept by vote of two thirds OF the mem
bers OF either and both branches Other
wise the proposed check on hasty and Ill
advised legislation would be no check a
all. Still, | think. as ] have stated. tina
Brayton and his supporters are prepared
10 concede this point.
I'm any scheme OF representation Bray
ton may sanction. tho country towns Will
control OF the government. even though
IL might not appear 20 be quite so thor
oughly unfair as II now is.
we don't want any more tinkering
with the constitution for partisan pur-
poses until the people have had a chance.
through delegates elected TO constitu-
tional convention, TO say just what
changes are desired.
"If any Brayton projects are presented
next year, there will be able and fear
will be ready and willing to riddle them
so thoroughly that they cannot fool a sin
gle fair-minded person In the state
"Brayton's bunco game is too thin.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
NEXT MAYORS
EAR TO GROUND

fore since IL was created, five years ago
Matters are handled. so far as Col
Gross is concerned-I need not speak for
myself 10 those who know me-solely on
their merits and without considerations of
partisanship
Il do not wish TO see any such change
ia the commission as would result from
the retirement OF Col. Gross. I would be
extremely sorry 10 see IL brought about
under any consideration as there has
never been a more conscientious. Jealous
and fairminded member on the board since
II vas created"
Chairman Luther spoke with emphasis
and conviction that left not the slightest
reason for questioning the sincerity
or single statement. Apparently
he feels very deeply on the subject. and
believes the attempt 20 remove Commis-
sioner Gross is a blow aimed at him and
at the policy OF keeping the city clean
and the department efficient. which the
majority Of the board has followed for
some time.
Col. Gross would not discuss the SUBJ
ject when seen today
II have announced my position" he
said. II want another term; and II mby
friends In this city think ] should have
1t, they will take the necessary steps"
The sentiment expressed by several
prominent Democrats is in favor OF
the re-appointment OF Col Gross.
1T certainly would be desirable for
u.s." said one man this morning. ito
have a good Democrat on the police
commission, but under the present
conditions. with a board OF aldermen
controlled by the machine this is inn
possible.
IF Mayor-elect Mccarthy should ap-
point a good, honest Democrat, the
board OF aldermen would not approve
the appointment. but would turn IL
down and elect a machine Republican.
In fact, IL looks as III the only way
that a Democrat could secure the APP
proval OF the board would be 10 make
a deal with Jakey,' and we do no:
want any Democrat who would make
a deal with him
II believe that Col. Gross Is a faithful
and honest man. and that the honest ele-
ment Of the city is thoroughly satisfied
with him; and know that II Col. Gross is
appointed by Mr.. Mccarthy the board will
not dare 10 go against him.
II am also confident that Mr.. Mccarthy
VIII succeed himself as mayor; and he can
then appoint successor 20 Commissioner
Lewis J. Pierce, II Mr.. Pierce does not
retire before his term expires. l hope that
his successor Will be a Democrat.