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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-16
CARS BADLY SMASHED
UP IN UNION STATION

While George Parker with engine 2l22
was making up train In the Union pas
seuger station last evening six coaches
and a pay car were damaged They were
on track 10. when the engine shounted
two more coaches, one a baggage car on
the same track at a speed that evidently
could not be checked in time to prevent a
crash.
The two cars that were the cause or tile
accident had been taken off the New
London train to be shifted on to track 10.
Parker claims that ne was not aware that
any cars were standing on that track and
II Shepard engineer. is supposed TO have
kicked them In with sufficient force 10
nd them TO the bumpers
The baggage car and the passenger
coach from the New London train were
so damaged that they were put out OF
commission.
A wrecking crew quickly began work
and did not finish IT'S labors until near
midnight when most OF the debris had
been cleared away and the vestibuled
coach replaced on the rails Passenger
coach ss48 was left devoid of rear trucks
and with one end still protrudins through
the broken fence into the railway station.
Tie two cars from the New London train
dii not leave the track and were subse-
autntly hauled out OF the way.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-16
WOODS CRITICISM OF
RATION IS ANSWERED

Washington, Oct. 16--Gen. Woods
statement In his annual report that the
emergency ration has proven to be fail
ure I'm the Philippines is expected here TO
call forth an official explanation pointing
out that the criticism was based upon a
condition OF affairs that does not exist
today
II is stated at the department that the
ration referred 10 by Gen Wood was
compound of pea meal with dried bacon
which was never highly regarded as food
for a soldier In the tropics In 1901 an
army board devised the present emergen-
cy ration. This is composed OF crisp whole
meal. dessicated and dried beef and cocoa
mixture claimed by army officials here TO
be very palatable and nutritious, but
which has not yet been tried i'm the Phil
ippines TO any extent
Twenty five thousand OF the old dis
carded rations were returned to this
country from Manila a year or two ago
and the commissary officers say there
are none now left In the islands.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-16
F|REMEN SAVE
HISTORICAL HOUSE
FROM THE FLAMES

quincy Mass, oct. 16.-The local FIRE
department worked desperately shortly
after non today TO save from destruction
by hre, the historic residence OF John
Quincy Adams. second president OF tho
United States. The explosion of gaso-
lene stove I'm the home OF William l.. Bir-
nier at 100 Franklin street endangered
the birthplace OF Adams, which is now
maintained by historical society.
When the firemen arrived at the scene
they directed their efforts TO the front or
the house I'm order that the Quincy house.
directly across narrow street might not
De endangered. For the short time the
front OF the building burned fiercely. but
eventually the flremen gained control OF
the flames.
The birthplace OF John Quincy Adams,
situated short distance away. was in
no danger during the progress or the fire.
The loss at the Biernier house was not
great.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-16
TEST|F|ES FOR
DOCTOR ACCUSED
Of WIFE MURDER

Toms River. N. j.. Oct ia portion
or the testimony given yesterday by
Dr Frank Brouwer when he went
on the witness stand In his own defence
In his trial on "A charge OF having muir
dered his wife, was corroborated today
by DR.. E. McLeane Forman, who told
OF the urgent telephone call from DR..
BTouwer on the night OF Sept. l6
when he was asked 10 go 10 his house
at once.
He was at his home in Freehold at
the time and told DR. Brouwer that he
could not go TO Toms River that night
as there was no train. lie went To
the Brouwer home early the next day
When he arrived he was met by the
two nurses. Miss Lippincott and Miss
Dudley. Miss Lipplncott told him
that she had suspected that Mrs Brou-
wer was being poisoned by strychnine
He then went TO the room where Mrs
Brouwer was lyiny I'll. lie found
her symptoms just the opposite TO
what Miss Lippincott had told him and
when he left the. sick room he told
Miss Lippincott that she probably was
mistaken as TO the cause OF Mrs. Brou-
wers illness.
Or. Foreman also told OF being pres
ent at the time the autopsy was per
formed upon Mrs Brouwer's body In
December. He said that the autopsy
did not disclose the cause OF death
The condition OF the contents of the
stomach. he said, indicated ptomaine
poisoning.
In reply 10 long question, DR.. Fore
man said that In his opinion Mrs
Brouwer's death was due TO ptomaine
poisoning.
DR.. Washington. a witness for the
prosecution. I'm replying 20 question
had said that in his opinion death was
due 10 strychnine poisoning.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-16
APPLE TUESDAY
OBSERVED At
MANY PLACES

Boston, oct. l6.-Today was observed as
Apple Tuesday throughout the country.
In many schools instruction was given In
planting pruning and grating fruit trees
and manyFfarmers who have been making
efforts with the aid OF the Government
Agricultural department at Washington
O. make New England q great apple pro-
ducing section observed the day by re-
planting young trees.
+ delegation OF New England fruit deal
ers left this city for the old Samuel
Thompson estate In Wilmington where
In 1898 Samuel Thompson discovered the
first Pecker apple tree which was later
named the Baldwin. A granite shaft 10
Thompson marks the spot where this
fruit was first discovered. the monument
Ia wing been erected in 1895 by the Rum
ford Historical society.
IL was the Baldwin apple that revolu-
tiordzed the American fruit growing in
dustry.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-16

cell N. j. Sir W f. Scott ID. c. and Va.
A. r. Wilson. Washington. ID. c.
SUPREME COMMANDERS 5 REPORT.
The report OF Supreme Commander
A. L. Hamilton was next presented and
showed an increase OF sixteen Command
cries He stated that Sir Howard Young
L. c. c. was deserving OF the highest
commendation for organizing command
cry In Minneapolis. MINI
In his report TO the Imperial Grand
RIack Encampment OF the UniCersc.
GLASGOW, Scotland, the supreme Com
mander stated that the ,ondHions OF
Malta in America were harmonious ana
successful. An annual tribuye ~ $40 TO-
gether with q gift of $l00 was transmit
ted was also a report Of the convoca-
tion at Magia
The report continued with recital OF
the different communicates that the SUI
..ranuer visited during the past
year. and the organization of the Grand
Commandery of the Potomac. Also that a
school for instruction In the secret work
be held at times and places suitable 10
the supreme instruction pro TEN, Sir
Frank Gray.
The past commanders degree was con-
ferred during the year on Sir John Mowat
Sir George W. Hand. Sir John l.. Saun
and Sir John q. Leasure.
RECORDERS REPORT
The report OF the supreme recorder
showed the number of the grand and
subordinate Communicates To be five.
The number OF the subordinate command
cries under the jurisdiction Of grand COM
manderies, Pennsylvania 1852. New Jer-
sey 5, Massachusetts 81 Maine and New
Hampshire IL. New York IL. The num-
ber OF subordinate Communicates under
the immediate Jurisdiction OF supreme
body: Delaware 2. Maryland 2. Mime
sofa 8, District of Columbia /, Rhode ISL
and 2. West Virginia /. Wisconsin 1.
showing total OF $50 charters were is
sued 10 % Communicates during the past
year, while the report showed that l6
new Communicates were Instituted
throughout the country.
The following is a summary OF the term
report: Number OF Communicates, 4t.
number Of companions last report 70, 750;
number initiated during the year, 1896;
number admitted by card, 105; number re-
instated. 242; total S0.l33; number suspend
ed during the year, 29S. number with
drawn. 10: number deceased, 1875; numbor
expelled, 81; error In term reports, 6S to-
tai loss 1852: total membership, 1851:
members at last report. 26750 net In
crease in membership. s2l: number OF past
supreme commanders, i6 number OF past
grand commanders, 40, number OF past
1919; number OF knights, 23,-
536: total, 27571; number or companions
relieved during the year, 2542; total assets
OF subordinate Communicates, S03, ,96S. 81;
total cash received, $3.50. .OSO56; total dis
S26l. .S6937; total amount OF
cash on hand SIPS 2li.l9; amount paid for
relief, 800. ASS %.
The supreme commander appointed as
press committee Daniel Baker OF Phila-
delphia, Pa. Philip Geoman Harrisburg
Pa Harry M Mills. Reading. Pa, and
A ]. oliver. Providence.
Al ] o'clock the meeting adjourned for
lunch after which the local commandery
will take visitors To view the different
points OF interest throughout the city.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-16
& MUNICIPAL ICOURT
oct. rs, 1903
Before Sphinx.

Before Sphinx. j.
wills Proved Estate OF Thomas Burns
and John n. Grayson,
Administrators Appointed-Estate OF
Lydia u. Mason. Celia A Taylor, John
J. Butler and Francesca y. Castaldi.
Guardian Appointed-Estate OF Made
line Donnelly et al.
Accounts Allowed-Estate OF Henry w.
Lothrop.
Inventories Accepted-Estate Of John
Martin. Patrick Devlin and James w.
Hallett
Petition for Sale Of Real Estate Grant
ed-Estate OF Mary j Sullivan
Miscellaneous-Est OF Pietro Sgango,
petition for appointment OF custodian
granted. Estate OF Jeremiah Smith. pet
tion 20 vacate decree authorizing sale of
real estate. granted. Estate OF James W
Hallett. petition for sale OF personal es-
tate: granted. Estate OF Henry w 10th
rop. estate for order OF distribution;
granted
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-16
PEABODY APPEARS BEFORE
KENTUCKY COMMISSIONER

Frankfort. KY, Oct. 16.-Great interest
is centred i'm the hearing today of Charles
A. Peabody. president of the Mutual Life
Insurance company of New York, before
Commissioner OF Insurance Henry l..
Prowitt. who some time ago cited Mr.
Peabody TO appear before him and ex-
plain the dismissal of Colonel Biscoe
Hindman OF Louisville general manager
OF the Mutual Life for Kentucky and
Tennessee.
Mr. Hindmans name is on the selected
fusion ticket" for election as trustee
against the so-called administration
ticket" and the united committees ticket
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-16
REWARD FOR A
SOLDIER WHO SHOT
AND KILLED GIRL

81. Petersburg. oct 16-After investi-
eating the killing OF Mile. Semenova. the
young medical student confined in the
central detention prison OF st. Petersburg.
who was shot and killed by sentry
on Sept. 10. when she showed herself at
the window OF her cell overlooking the
court yard. the commander OF the St.
Petersburg garrison, In an order Of the
day has thanked the soldier who killed
the girl, and has given him reward
OF Sc.
-, ~ @ W soii' tno eoluIel WIZ DoiJnsS ~. ~
the SeIninovsky regiment, Is upheld In
the order OF the day as an example to
his comrades OF the faithful perform
ence OF duty.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-16
JOSHUA N. ALDERMAN TO
ADDRESS BANK CLERKS

Providence Chapter OF the American
Institute OF Bank Clerks will have an en-
tertainment at Arcanum hall tomorrow
evening when IL will also listen TO an ad-
dress by Joshua NJ. Alderman on wills
and Estates"
The constitution and bylaws OF the as
sociated chapters OF the American Tnsti-
tute OF Bank Clerks, as adopted at Allan
tic City, will come before the meeting
for acceptance or rejection; and the ways
and means committee has provided FOR a
musical treat by the Acme Banjo, Mando-
lin and Guitar club.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-16
BOSS BRAYTON'S
BRAZEN CONFESSION

"A few weeks ago Gen.
Brayton sent for a promi-
nent member of the legisla-
ture and said, Look here,
| want you to run for the
general assembly this year.
"The person in question
said: Il am not particular
But if YOU want me TO go |
will
"'To be sure | do. | want
YOU TO 60. and you don't
know vet whom you will
vote for on the question of
the United States senator
ship. See? We have got
two rich fellows in tow this
time; and we are going to
make both Of them dump
their money in
This actually happened
This is the exact language
which Gen. Brayton used.
Hon. James II. Higgins.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-16
FRENCH CABINET PREPARES
An ATTACK ON VATICAN

Rome. Oct. 16.-The Osservatore Ro-
mano today published semi official ar
ticle saying that the French cabinet is
preparing 10 attack the Vatican at the
re-opening Of the chambers by accusing IL
OF engaging I'm a conspiracy with the
monarchists TO overthrow the republic
The Osservatore Domano answers
these allegations by stating that Pope
Plus like Pope Leo, Loyalty accepts the
republic as the former has repeatedly af-
frmed
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-16
PRISONER MULLEN WILL Be
CONFINED As INSANE

Montpelier, VT. Oct. 16.-The defence In
the case OF Ray Mullen, charged with
murder, in causing the death by poisoning
OF Fred Batchelder at Barre, began the
presentation of evidence when the trial
was resumed in the superior court to-
day.
IL was generally understood that the
evidence would not differ materially from
that presented by the prosecution, the
attorneys on both sides being practically
greed that Mullen should not be con-
fined to the state hospital for the insane
at Waterbury
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-16
new Departments OPENED
AT EDlNBURG UNIVERSITY

Edinburgh, Oct 16.--Andrew Carnegie
today opened the new engineering and
natural philosophy departments Of the
Edinburgh university which were largely
erected owing TO his gifts A. J. Balfour.
chancellor of the university, in thanking
Mr. Carnegie. Lord Elgin and other con
tributors 10 funds. conferred the degree
OF doctor OF laws on Mr.. Carnegie and
Lord Elgin.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-16
BANK MESSENGER IS
MISSING WITH $1,000

The Jersey City police are searching
for John w. Gunther 32 years old, en-
ployed as a messenger by the Lafayette
Trust company of that city. who disap-
peared yesterday with 1900 in checks
and $500 IN gold which he was to deliver
to the First National bank
The officials say they think that sthe
messenger must have been robbed or that
Sc has been taken sick and Is now being
cared for somewhere. They express full
confidence In his honesty. Payment on
the checks has been stopped
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-16
THREE GODDARD RALLIES
IN the OUTLYING TOWNS

The Goddard campaign committee has
arranged FOR thre rallies to be held this
week, one of which will be at Hamilton,
North Kingston, on next Friday night.
The speakers will be George II. Liddell
and Edwin G. Pierce.
On the same night in Kings hall in
Manton Prof. Macdonald OF Brown uni
versty and local speakers will be heard.
on Saturday afternoon rally will be
held at Nooseneck hill, West Greenwich,
at which ex-Gov. Garvin and George B.
Bullock will be the principal speakers.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-16
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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-16
GILBERT n LUTHER OF
CRANST0N Is BANKRUPT

Gilbert NJ Luther Of CranstOn filed .
voluntary petition in bankruptcy in the
United states district court this noon.
and later Judge Brown adjudBed him
bankrupt.
According 20 the schedule fled. his as
eets amount 20 $500. and his liabilities 90
t26Ss all In unsecured claims
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-16
the ATLANTA RIOT

Al Music hall on oct. ~ Hon = shert-
dan Bali. q prominent citizen Of Atlanta.
Ga. will discuss conditions in the south
with particular reference Co the recent
race riots and the caussns thereof Mr..
Ball is said 10 oe an eloquent speaker.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-16
JUDGE HARRIS FEELS
SURE OF REELECTION

The Democrats or Smithfeld today fled
their assembly nominations. naming Gill
bert n. Cutler. an Tndepondent-Dem
for senator aud samuel II. Brown, n
Democrat. for representative.
The faht according 70 one OF the lead
crs, will be strongest between the Repub-
lcan end Democratic candidates for sena-
tor. as Judge James Harris the Repubh
can candidate for representative. says ho
IL sure OF re-elec ton.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-16
FORMER PASTOR COMING

Kew. A. w Hoistendahl Tor some years
pastor Of the Norwegian-DanishL Lutheran
church IN this city now of Merrill. Wis
next saturday evening viii hold recep
lion at "A social gathering st l& Eddy
street ON SUNDAY he will Orriciate az =
service In Norwegian at the swedish
Episcopal church.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-16
SERGT. HANLEY
PASSED AWAY
IN BROOKLYN

Word has been received OF the death OF
Sergeant Thomas j. Hanley of the Third
Police station I'm Brooklyn He was taken
III with pneumonia the last week OF Sep
tember. while on furlough and visiting
relatives In Brooklyn.
lie was born In this city I'm 1866. was APP
pointed policeman May 8. 1890. and made
sergeant July g 1901. AS a patrolmau
he Travelled the postofficc beat.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-16
LIEUT.. GOV. AND MRS. DRAPER
PRESENT 4 NURSES HOME

Milford. Mass. Oct. l6.-Lieut Gov.
Eben S. Draper and Mrs Draper today
presented TO the town OF Milford a piece
of land and a large house to be used as
a nurses home. The property which was
bought by MIR. Draper some time ago was
decided TO the town without conditions.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-16
THE CRY OF GRAFTERS

I'VE are told by the Re
publican party that the state
must be saved. Last year,
when Philadelphia was
fighting against the big, en-
trenched Republican ring,
notorious for its maladmin-
istration of public affairs, we
were told that the Republi-
can party must be saved.
This was the cry which was
raised by admitted thieves
and grafters. Hon. James
II. Higgins.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-16
BAND Of TERR0RISTS
ARRESTED AT WARSAW

Warsaw, Oct. 16-The police today dis
covered the headquarters Of an elaborate
ly orgaINed band OF terrorists and cap
tured 40 members of the band, who are
charged with having committed many
murders and robberies.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-16
ANOTHER MAY Be
INDICTED WITH
HARRY K. THAW

New York. oct l6.-That another person
may be indicted with Harry Thaw for the
murder OF Stanford White was intimated
by District Attorney Jerome today. Nc
jerome indicated that such an Indictment
might be found during an argument be-
fore Recorder Con as 20 the right OF the
district attorney 60 issue further grand
jury subpoenas In the case.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-16
KNOCKED DOWN By HORSE

Eddie Shea OF 40 Plain street was
knocked down by horse On Crazy street
this noon. receiving severe bruises 10 his
fsco and Was taken 10 the hospital
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-16
The GRAIN MARKET
WHAT BRAY
TON WANTS

1--WE want men at the
state house who will do
something more than let
Brayton alone. That is
just what Brayton wants.
The highwayman wants to
be let alone, and the burglar
does not desire that you
should molest him. He
wants TO be let alone, and so
does Brayton.-Hon. James
Fl. Higgins,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-16
ITALIAN WOMAN DIES SUDDENLY

Domenica Melfa. an italian woman. died
suddenly today while picking up cinders
ON the dump st 2O Eaton street. OF heart
failure.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-16
CORPORATION NOTICES.
THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE co.
OF NEW YORK

NOTICE TO POLICYHOLDERS
The official statement, which may be
used as a ballot for voting by mail.
having been sent 10 each policyholder
on October IL, any voter falling TO re-
ceive the same In due course is re-
quested 90 send his name and address
20 the Company. New York city. in
order that a duplicate may be sent Asr.-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-16
THE COTTON MARKET.

Reported for The News Democrat over
the private wire of EDWARD II. SHELL
DON & CO. Bankers and Brokers, Room
234 Banigan Building.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-16
new YORK STOCK MARKET

Reported for The News-Democrat over
the private wire OF EDWARD p. Shell
DON & CO. Bankers and Brokers, Room
234 BaniRan building
The Delta independent., 1906-05-25
Town Topics.

Ask to see the Scotch Fabric Paper
at Cooks.
For RENT-Carson place, on Garnet
mesa, rooms. Mrs. Byram Luce.
5-tf
Best work and cheapest prices at
Lynch's gallery.
50-51
Plenty of money on hand for city or
county loans.
WEIGH G. DAVIS. =
The largest line of Hammocks on the
western slope.
HUNT G. Co.
The money raising sale at Howards
is attracting large crowds.
Scotch Fabric is the new brand of
stylish note paper you will find at Cooks.
Tents and Hammocks at
HUNT & Co.
The Delta independent., 1906-05-25

WEIGH & DAVIS.
LOST:-A pocketbook containing some
money and photo OF Bert McGarvey.
Finder keep the change but return the
photo of the greatest living female i'm
personator and instep-toe dancer, with
the Wards Minstrels at the Opera House
on Wednesday, May 80.
The Delta independent., 1906-05-25

Scotch Fabric the new brand of writ
ing paper is sold in pound packages
about l02 sheets to the package at
Cook's
The Delta independent., 1906-05-25
TO PLANO BUYERS.

On the point that music is the most
wholesome and most ennobling element
to be found in any home we need not
argue. The question is this:-Is it pol
icy to further delay getting the piano
and supplying home with these influen-
ces; can you afford to put it off any
longer? We have determined to make
remarkable oDcr to you of Delta
County. We will give to every pur-
chaser of a piano
siX MONTHS MUSIC LESSONS FREE.
We do not mean by this that we WI.
furnish you with some poor, cheap
teacher, which is worse than none
BMt we will give you .yonr choice Of the
best teachers in Delta County. This
offer holds good.until March 1st. To
any one who will inquire by mail or
person by March lst we will hold the
offer open to them until May 1st. We
give you your choice of over twenty
different makes of pianos, from the
medium grade to the finest and most
artistic pianos on earth. Such pianos
as the Steger, Bush e Gerts, Lester.
Chickering. krell and many others
All inquiry will be promptly answered
by Jay S. Glen, Montrose, Colo, Mgr.
Western Slope
COLOMBINE MUSIC co.
Denver and Pueblo.
Largest Music COHccfH fu Colo.
JAY S. GLEN.
Mgr. w. Slope, Montrose, Colo.
The Delta independent., 1906-05-25

Hereafter the school board will de-
ma1d Of all teachers who apply for posi-
tons in North Delta, possession of web
fee, and pair of duck wings. This
has been deemed advisable inasmuch as
high water each spring has become to
be a usual occurrence. No offense,
please. Simply cut and dried business
proposition.
The Delta independent., 1906-05-25

No. 4S
The Delta independent., 1906-05-25

Plenty of money to loan on Delt
real estate.