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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12
LUTHER'S BLACK
GHOST is READY

The electric runabout for two persons
ordered by the police commission about
month ago will be put into commission
within a week
IL VIII be used chiefly by Chairman Will
liam II. Luther on police business. and is
likely TO prove more valuable in police
and license work than half dozen or
dinary policemen might be.
The runabout is OF model %. Waverly
type, with top. II Is painted black with
green trimmings and has side steering
lever. II has "a cells, 80 c. B. National"
and when charged is supposed to so 40
miles. on the sides will be painted the
police commission monogram, "P. PC"
and when in operation Chairman Luther
will be chauffeur
Explaining the necessity for such a ma
chine. Mr.. Luther said today:
I'VE have between GOO and 700 license
locations TO look up every year. This
work cannot be done satisfactorily by the
police. some of whom are inexperienced
and none OF whom have the necessary
time.
These locations require far more at
tention than they are getting; and such
a machine will keep the police board In
closer touch with conditions outside the
department
'Often when wish to view a location
am forced TO lose time waiting for a
car; and many Of the locations are some
distance FROM car lines. With the ma
chine in use we can make all the tours
that are necessary quietly and quickly.
get Information at first hand and see that
the laws requirements are fully complied
with.
I'VE selected a machine OF this type
because its speed is limited 10 from 8 TO
II miles per hour. and we can't break
the speed laws: and we can't be accused
of junketing with II either. IL will be
kept at headquarters and will be acces-
sible at all hours OF the day and night.
I'm n sense, II Is an experiment but
not n costly one since the entire cost is
under 81, 900: and not much Is required for
operating H. After while a charging
plant may be installed at headquarters"
The machine figured In It's first accl
dent while on freight car bound for
this city. In n collision it's seat was
broken: and this is now being made as
good as new at the works OF the Rhode
Island Motor Car company on Broad
street
Undoubtedly the moral effect OF such
q machine will be excellent. Patrolmen
who do not know at what hour OF the
day or night the chairman Of the police
commission alone or with one Of the cap
tains. may glide by their posts are not
very likely 10 80 TO sleep even for a min
ute.
Au;oists who haye been cautioned
about exceeding the speed limit will hes
tate 10 put on too much power when they
know that an electric chaser may be on
their trail with Commissioner Luther as
chauffeur.
Even the superior officers OF the police
department will be on the qul vive at all
times. not knowing when TO expect visit
from the chairman's black ghost"
Chairman Luther will probably take
Mayor. Dyer out on his first trial trip.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12

why r. Senator Nelson w Aldrich so
opposed to the reelection OF Senator Wet
more?" a Republican city official was
asked today
"Oh, he's jealous of wetmore's social
prominence at Washington. and wants a
colleague who would not overshadow him
when It comes 10 shining in society" was
the reply.
Besides, Wetmore is not so tied up by
trust affiliations as TO make him quite
deaf to the interests OF his constituents
in this state"
Asked TO explain the social phase OF his
theory. this Republican said "wetmore.
you must understand. is an aristocrat
by birth and association and Aldrich
isn't. Wetmore had wealth before he en-
tered public life. having inherited a for
tune which he has retained by prudent
and legitimate investments.
"Aldrich has grown to he a millionaire
since he entered public life. though the
Highest government salary he has ever
Dad was $4,000 per year. which he is now
receiving.
THE expenses Of living at Washington
and making any kind Of a showing ex-
ceed this sum annually. but Aldrich's
wealth has multiplied from year 10 year
and he has built up on the west shore Of
Narragansett bay a castle and beautihed
many broad acres at cost OF hundreds
OF thousands OF dollars
"Wetmore's money Is invested In con-
servatlve institutions. and he seldom
comes into contact with the captains OF
industry. while Aldrich. by virtue OF his
position as chairman OF the senate finance
committee Is I'm closest touch with these
gigantic manipulators OF Industrial af-
fairs, knows what they want and has
often fought 20 see that they got every
thing that they wanted.
Moreover Aldrichs connection with
John ID. Rockefeller. through the mar
rage OF his daughter 10 Rockefeller's only
son. has served TO make him more con-
spicuous target than he ever was before
and IL such a statesman as Col Samuel
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12
Eleven Lives Imperiled at
Block Island Today
The Flames Broke Out While the Crew Of the Columbia Were
Asleep and Only asy Action and the Nearness of Another
Vessel Prevented Fearful Fatality While Three of the Men
Were Terribly Burned Before Escaping

tions In Great Salt Pond. and Capt Hen
Erickson Immediately aroused his crew
and lowered a boat.
As he did So the imprisoned men on
board the Columbia put their heads
through the large port holes and shouted
loudly for assistance. The crew from the
Gallison pulled alongside the burning
dredger and successfully effected the
rescue OF the three men, when IL was
found that Mate Doherty was seriously
burned.
Capt. Hendrickson got up steam as
quickly as possible and went over TO
Newport for the purpose OF placing Do
herty In the hospital In that city The
other two men were taken along 10 have
their burns treated by a physician.
The eight men who escaped I'm the yawl
boat took refuge on one of the vessels
engaged In the dredging work. .
The Columbia was burned 10 the waters
edge. and her hold filled with water. sank
to the bottom. The loss is estimated at
about $4,000. The crew lost all their ef-
fects.
The cause OF the 1re Is unknown: but IL
is believed that II broke out in the boiler
room
The Columbia was owned by Charles NJ.
Cole OF Fall River and had been engaged
In dredging at Block island for some
time. IN
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12
ASSASSIN s SHOTS
CAUSED THE DEATH
OF CH0UKN|N

sebastopol. July l2.-vice- Admiral
chouknin. commander OF the Black Sea
fleet who was shot yesterday supposed
~ by sailor of the battieship Otshakoff,
died this morning without having re-
gained consciousness.
=. CABINET RESIGNS.
St. PETERSBURG. July 1Z-2Ffnancee Min<.
ister kokovsoff has given authority for
the statement that the resignation OF the
entire cabinet is In the hands OF the EN-
peror.i SO far as can be learned, how
ever, his majesty is not yet ready To
charge the Constitutional Democrats.
with the task OF forming a coalition cabI-
net composed of the more solid OF the
Conservative and Liberal elements In the
lower and upper houses OF parliament
under the leadership OF Count Heyden
and NJ. Stakovich
Grand Duke Nicholas Nicholaievitch,
commander of the Guards Corps and the
troops In the military district OF ST.
Petersburg, has rendered his resigna tion
10 the emperor on account OF the Preo.
prajersky AFFAIR, but his majesty de-
clined to accept IL.
D The police has not found any trace OF
the men who robbed Assistant Cashier
Gasperovitch OF the admiralty yesterday.
but there Is reason to believe that they
were former workmen from Port Arthur.
who turned revolutionists on account OF
the treatment 10 which they were SUBJ
jected to there.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12

A fire at Block island during the early
morning hours today. which destroyed
the dredge Columbia. imperilled the lives
OF II men. who were asleep on board. and
burned three men. one OF them so seri-
ously that he was sent by tug TO the
Newport hospital for treatment.
The injured men were Supt. Robert Do
herty, Mate George Doherty and stew
art whose name is unknown.
When the flames broke out on the for
ward deck OF the dredger. supt. Doherty
and his crew of ten men were asleep in
their hunks below decks. They were
awakened by the cracking OF the flames
and incidentally all OF them. lightly clad.
rushed to make their escape.
Eight succeeded in reaching the deck,
where they hastily launched the yawl
boat and put of from the burning yes-
sell
The two Dohertys and the steward,
however, found themselves hemmed In by
the flames in such a manner that their
escape to the deck was impossible.
For a few moments II looked az though
they were doomed 10 be incinerated: but
the flames had attracted the attention OF
the crew on board the tug William A.
Gallison, anchored nearby. which had
been assisting the dredger In It's opera
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12

Flemino runs a barber shop at Vinton
street. and salvo another at 25s Richmond
street
The two men met in Steff Olivo's barber
shop at 2s7 Richmond street: and after
a few hot words Flemino pulled out his
S2-calibre revolver and began to shoot at
Salvo.
Flemino fired two shots. but his aim was
DETECTED by Joseph Gughelm OF 12l Tay-
lor street. who grabbed him by the shoul-
ders, and neither OF the two shots fired
took effect
As soon as possible. Salvo made a hur-
ried exit and sought escape from his
avenging enemy by fleeing down Rich
mond street, with the evident Intention
OF obtaining refuge In his own shop.
Hardly had Salvo gained the sidewalk
when Flemino broke from the hold OF
Gughelm, rushed 10 the street and chased
after the man whose life and blood he
sought.
While In pursuit he fired two shots one
OF which entered the left shoulder of
salvo. who fell TO the sidewalk and was
cared for by citizens attracted by the ex-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12
WASHINGTON PARK SECTION
HAD QUITE 4 BURGLAR SCARE

burglar scare kept the Washing
ton Park section OF the city excited
last evening About . o'clock color
cd man went TO the house ut corner
OF Vermont avenue and Eddy street
and asked permission to see the ser
want girl
He was denied admission as the de
nestle said the man had threa .ened her
me- and she was afraid Of him. Tn.
man departed. but was seer prowling
about the premises OF n nearby house
whose occupants have departed for IN >
summer. and as he showed no disposl.
tion TO leave word was sent 10 Officar
Gillaly OF the Seventh station, who
placed the man under arrest.
Lieut. Rankin visited the house and
found that an open cellar window sun
posed TO have been forced by the man
had been left drawn by the family.
The police made the window fast in
order 10 give added security 10 the
house. The man was released with a
warning TO behave himself
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12
AUTOIST SMASHED BUGGY
TO SAVE THE LIFE OF CHILD

Col Samuel n. Nicholson. president OF
the Nicholson File company, rather than
run down a little girl and possibly kill her
under his automobile. deliberately guided
his machine into q buggy being driven
by DR. Van Benschoten yesterday after
noon.
Col Nicholson was running his cleo
tric machine on Broad street at moderate
speed; and when opposite No. 1863 Eta
Casey. 10 years old. OF 175 Byfeld street.
who was on the rear step OF an ice
wagon. without warning jumped directly
in front OF the auto.
Beside IT was the buggy Of Dr. John
Van Benschoten and without any hesita-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12
NEWPORT SOCIETY FOLKS
have MARROW ESCAPE

The chance intervening Of an antiquate ted
butchers wagon between "a runaway
horse harnessed 10 a cab and a gather
ing of society people in front OF the
Newport Casino yesterday morning prob
ably saved suffering II not life. Mrs
William q. Weld, Mr.. and Mrs. I, Casimir
Derham and Mrs. James l.. Kernochan
were all directly In the line OF the frantic
horse.
The horse took fright at the cab stand
at Touro Park and dashed on toward
the Bath road where the runaway tore
itself loose from the cab and dashed on
through narrow avenue just wide
enough for him between two double rows
OF vehicles on each side Men and
women scampered right and left and au-
tomobiles. carts and carriages were hur-
ried out OF the way
Williams. Dighton Rock, Mass.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12
MOTOR OMNIBUS RUNS
WILD; 8 PERSONS KILLED

London. July 12.-Owing to the brakes
falling to set motor omnibus running
from London to Brighton dashed down a
steep hill near Crawley this morning and
was overturned
Six OF the passengers were killed and
score were badly hurt some OF them prob
ably sustaining fatal injuries.
Later details show that eight persons
were killed. There were "a passengers
on the omnibus. mainly merchants Of
Orpington. ten miles from London. and
they were all either killed or injured.
The omnibus dashed down the hill at a
terrific speed and hit tree The occu-
pants OF the vehicle were pitched In all
directions. Several OF the killed were so
terribly mangled that II was difficult TO
identify them.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12
RIGGS ACCUSED
OF HOTEL MURDER
ENDS HIS LIFE

Glory. Wis. July 12.--Conductor NJ
NJ Riggs who was arrested here yes
terday In connection with the murder
OF Millie Ellison OF Minneapolis, shot
himself early today. dying instantly.
Riggs when arrested asked 10 be taken
10 see his wife and daughter. who are
visiting I'm the country. He returned
last night and talked with many
friends. being apparently cheerful. but
somewhat pale.
Shortly after midnight Riggs asked
permission 10 go TO the hotel and his
room. With the officer outside and
without locking the door Riggs shot
himself through the temple When
searched just after his arrest. Riggs
had no weapon. Onicees from Mime
apolis were on their way here at the
time OF the suicide.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12
QUICK WIT
SAVED BABY FROM DEATH

Nicholas Colangelo OF 20 Meader street
yesterday afternoon rescued three chill
dren from burning to death.
Just before 4 o'clock he was passing the
house at 81 Greenwich. street. occupied by
Mrs. Harriet Cobb and family. when he
saw smoke coming from the upper win
dows.
Running UP the steps to gain entrance.
he found the door locked; but. hearing
a little girl crying for help. he called
her 10 the window and directed her TO
open the door.
This she did and colangelo rushed up
stairs and found little Bernard Cobb, a
baby less than year Old asleep In a
crib. f ~
The other two children were Ethel
Phillips. years old. and Nellie DUFFY,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12
CENTRIFUGAL
FORCE" ENTERS
INTO THIS SUIT

Dominick Gblin has brought suit
against the Rhod> Island Company TO re-
cover $4,000 for personal injuries on Sept
2. 1906, Mr.. Giblin was a passenger on
one of the defendants cars and stood nm
between the seats on an open car.
He claims that the car was run so
swiftly anound the curve on Francis
street opposite Brownell street that there
vas severe jerking and polling, which
caused a strong centrifugal force TO be
exerted upon the passengers upon the
car and the plaintiff was thrown and suf-
fered besides a nervous shock ,n,erra,
and external injuries OF painful nature
His face was badly lacerated.
Page. Page & Gushing are attorneys for
the plaintiff
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12

tion Col Nicholson turned his machine
directly into tho buggy
Only his prompt action saved the child.
and as II was she. received giancing
blow that Knocked her down and consid- :
erably frightened her
The collision practically wrecked the
buggy. wrenching the body from the run
ming gear and throwing Dr. Van Ben
schoten out He was uninjured with the
exception OF a few scratches.
The automobile was not meatrialiy
damaged and after the excitement Col.
Nicholson rode away in IT,
Spectators say that but for the sudden
swerving OF the machine by the owner
the Casey child might have been killed
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12

10 the matter. ne gave out the letter re-
ceived from Col. Wendelschaefer. from
which IL will be seen that other reports
Of the nature OF the proposition were In
accurate and misleading, and that. as
stated yesterday I'm these columns, the
plan is one that promises 10 yield tho
city n very tempting revenue. and one
far greater than probably could be Sc
cured from any other similar enterprise.
Col Wendelschaefer's letter is as follows:
Providence. July II. 1906
ITO the Park Committee OF the City
Council OF the City OF Providence:
''Gentlemen-I beg leave respectively 20
Continued or Page Six.)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12
NAUSH0N MILLS
GIVE WEAvERS
BIG INCREASE

without doubt one OF the largest wage
increases in the history OF Rhode Island
will be given TO the weavers at the Nau-
shon company mills in Valley Falls on
July is. when. according TO an announce
ment- posted about the mills today, an
increase OF is per cent. will be given 10
all weavers.
The Naushon company employs about
300 weavers. and has had considerable
difficulty of late In getting good help.
The company manufactures cotton and
dress goods.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12
CARRIE NATION ARRESTED
FOR IMPROPER USE OF MAILS

Dallas. Tex. July 12,-Mrs. Carrie Ma
tion was arrested at Gleburne yesterday
by deputy United States marshal on n
warrant charging her with having mis -
used tho malls. She was brought TO
Dallas and after appearing before United
States Commissioners A. ]. May was re-
leased on bond IN the sum OF $500 The
examining trial Is set for July 81.
The warrant comes from Guthrie,
Okla. and specifies that she deposited IN
the post ONCE a publication containing an
improper article headed. "A private talk
TO boys"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12

s years old: and Il was Ethel who ran
down stairs and unlocked the door
Colangelo took the baby in his arms
and telling the others TO follow him
started carefully down the smoke filled
hallway TO the street. where the children
were taken to place of safety.
Colangelo ran 10 the corner OF Dexter
street and Potter avenue and rang in an
alarm.
The flremen found brisk blaze burn ing
In bedroom. but soon extinguished the
fire by the use OF extinguishers The
damage will not exceed $50
Soon after Mrs. Cobb had left the house
some Of the children obtained matches
and soon had a FIRE going. The carpets.
bedding and draperies In one room were
spoiled. but the house itself was not much
damaged.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12
MQT0RMkN GUT
OFF POWER IN
NICK Of Time

Joseph Connolly, aged Is, while on Dor
rance street at $50 o'clock this morning,
was thrown from his bicycle In front OF
a moving Warren and Bristol car No
974, and. but Cor the quick work OF me
motorman, probably would have received
serious injuries.
Connolly was riding along the right
aide OF Dorrance street In the direction
OF Weybosset and when about 40 feet
from the latter street. attempted 10 cross
the car tracks in front OF the car. which
was moving at fair rate OF speed
His wheel was caught In the rails; ana
he was thrown between the tracks.
The motorman quickly applied the
brakes and brought the car 10 stop so
close 10 the young man that his escape
seemed almost miraculous.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12

Chairman Frederick LittleneId OF tho
city council committee on parks has re-
manager OF the Providence opera house.
a definite proposition for the establish
ment of a summer theatre at Roger VIII
liams park
This confirms the announcement made
exclusively In yesterdays News-Democrat
that such a rival proposition 10 Jules
Jordan's plan would be brought forward
before tonight's hearing on the petition
OF Mr.. Jordan.
When Chairman Littlefeld was seen by
a reporter this afternoon with reference
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12

officer Thomas J. McKenna. whom
CHIEF Matthews suspended yesterday after
charges OF being intoxicated had been
nled by Capt. william l.. Lawrence OF
the Fifth station. will have a trial next
Tuefday. On the same day the pow
board may retire some OF the nneu who
have meen examined by the police surgeon
this week
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12
OUGHT TO GET IT

Cleveland. o.. July i2.-David Goldman,
father OF five sets Of twins. said tonight
he would notify President Roosevelt OF
eide.
II shall ask him for n medal" saiu
Goldman II think I deserve one
don't believe he can find any one who has
beaten my record of Ave sets OF twins"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12
ESTABLISH PR0FESSORSHIP
IN MEMORY OF YOUNG K'KAY

Berkeley, Cal, July l2.-Wishing to
honor the memory OF John w. Mackay
Jr.. his brother. Clarence II. Mackay and
his mother have donated 800 900 to the
University OF California for the establish
ment OF professorship Of electrical en-
gineering.
The annual income from the money will
be applied 10 the payment OF professors
salary and the expenses and mainten-
ance OF the department, the original fund
to be kept intact In perpetuity.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12
BIG SLUMP IN VALUE
OF FRESNO COPPER SHARES

Glasgow. July 12-There was a big
slump in the shares OF the Fresno
Copper company on the local stock ex-
change today I'm consequence OF the
announcement that Frederick Siebert.
the expert appointed To examine the
property had condemned the mine
Five dollar shares dropped Immediately
TO s125.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12
MAllORY'S BODY FOUND
BY SEARCHfRS TODAY

The body of 14-year-old Lewis Mallory.
who was drowned at Bristol yesterday.
while pulling lobster traps. was recovered
today by party OF searchers.
IL Is the general belief here that the
boy sank with an anchor warp.
Medical Examiner Dr. Nelson ". Hall
viewed the body and said that death was
due TO accidental drowning
The body was removed this afternoon
20 Warren. the boys home. for burial.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12
WASHINGTON ICE
TRUST INDICTED
BY GRAND JURY

Washington. July l2-The grand jury
OF the District OF Columbia today return
ed indictments against the American Ice
company and the Chaplin Sacks Ice com
pany and their local officers on the
charge Of entering into a conspiracy 10
Increase the price OF Ice.
Al the request OF District Attorney Ba-
ker, Judge Wright immedia tely issued
warrants for the arrest OF the Indicted
officers. Nv"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12

the mayor having expsessed n desire to
make the round Of all the stations.
II Is believed that II the electric auto
proves satisfactory the police board may
consider the advisability OF having cleo
trio patrol wagons.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12
Motorman Captures
Would-Be Murderer
Tony Feno and Salvatore SaIVo, italian Babers Quassd
Over Business Matters, and tho Former Fired Two Shots
In Barber Shop Before Chasing His Cousin Down tho
Street, But His Deadly Aim Was Frustrated by Joseph
Gughem

Pursuing the fleeing victim his avengng fury down
mond street and dschargng hi revolver Tony
deadly pu into the left shoulder of Salvatore Salvo
his cousin this g. and then seeking flight
captured by Motorman William r. Sprague and
the police.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12
WENDELSCHAEFER
TALKS BUSINESS
Makes City Definite Proposition For Sum
mer Theatre at the Park

Offers Pay Ten Per Cent of Cost Of Modern Structure and in
Addition Six Per Cent OF Gross Twenty Per Cent of Net
Receipts Taking Lease for Ten Years. With Renewal Priv.
ege and Estimating Citys Annual Revenue at From $3.50
to $4lS0 in Addition to the Fixed Rental
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-12

eitement and the sound of the discharg-
Ing revolver
Continued on Page Three.J