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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-22
WHALERS TELL
Of SUFFERING
IN THE ARCTIC

Seattle Wash. Sept. 22.-The steam
ship Harold Dclla:. which carried supplies
70 the whaling feet in the Arctic, reach
ed Seattle last night bringing 81 men Of
the wrecked whaer Alexander and 10
men from the other ships Of the fleet She
also brought whalebone valued at $3.50 900
from the different ships.
The Dollar met the fleet at Point Bar
row and delivered the stores. foodstuffs
and coal The entire fleet. save the
whaler Jennetta. is to return this sea =
son, unless caught by the ice. which was
reported TO be fast closing in when the
Dollar left.
The men who returned on the Dollar
tell stories Of terrible suffering on the
different ships one OF the principal
causes being the lack Of food. They
also claim that charges have been pre-
ferred against number Of the whaling
captains.
The crew Of the Alexander tell story
Of great suffering. having been IL days
In an open boat and living on whale blub-
Der during the entire time. The Alexan-
der was wrecked during n fog on Cape
Terry on Aug. u. The ship sank almost
Immediately and the crew took TO the
boats with very scanty preparations.
When they were picked up by the whaler
Herman the men were almost dead and
the only thing that saved them was good
care. The Herman took them 20 Point
Barrow. where tho Dollar picked them up.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-22
F.. J. Newell e. Co. Closed
Doors Last Night
The Assets Are Said TO Be Less Than Tho Stated Liabilities
The Creditors Being Chiefly in Rhode Island and Massiehu-
SstS, and the Firm Had Connections With the Largest
Grain Brokerage Concern In tho United States.

Ellis ]. Newell. who has been doing
stock brokerage business at 146 West
minister street under the name OF Il. J.
Newell & Co, made an assignment last
evening for the benefit OF his creditors 20
Adolph Lederer, an attorney.
The liabilities are said 10 aggregate
-'uch over s25O.0O0-posslbly $500. 900; and
the assets are understood TO be less than
S-,J,UVO. AZ Is stated that II is hoped that
the assets may meet the liabilities: but
there is said TO be some doubt OF this.
j. Jerome Hahn and United States Dis
trict Attorney Charles A Wilson are at
torneys for Mr. Newell.
The names Of the creditors were not
made known this morning; but is is said
that ID. f. Mowry, who at one time in
tended TO become a member of the COM
pany. is one Of the heaviest creditors.
Mr.. Newell is a member of the Chicago
board OF trade and the local board OF
trade. and was a correspondent OF Burt
lett, Fraser & Darlington OF New York
and Chicago, the largest grain brokerage
house I'm the world.
Mr.. Newell first started business as
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-22
MANY ATTEND
FUNERAL Of
EX AID. SMITH

The funeral of ex-Alderman Edward
Smith Of Pawtucket. occurred this fore
noon. the services being conducted at ST.
Josephs church on Wolcott street and
that spacious edifice was filled with rela-
yves and friends OF the deceased MANY
or these friends came ont from Provi-
dence and among this number were most
on OF prominent liquor merchants who
had for years been associated in a bust
ness way with the decease
Inc BODY rested In front OF the altar
IN beautiful mahogany casket, on the
lid OF which was simple silver plate
bearing the inscription, Edward Smith,
Died Sept. 49, 1906
The solemn high mass OF requiem was
celebrated by Rev. w. II, Lynch OF
Clark OF Holy Name church. Providence,
as deacon and Rev. Michael Sullivan of
ST. Joseph's church. as sub-deacon Rev
Joseph Tiernan OF St. Joseph church
was master OF ceremonies Within the
sanctuary were Rev. c. +. Carrigan of
ST. Edwards church. Rev. ]. c. Tennian
OF st. Marys church. Rev. w. III. Hig-
gins OF East Providence. Rev. c. s. Kei-
ley Of Rumford. Rev. John +. Sullivan OF
the Holy Name church. Providence, Rev.
j. +. Callahan OF Bridgeport, Conn. and
Rev. u. w. Lowney OF St Mary's church
OF Pawtucket.
The ushers were Jeremiah Leahy. wn.
liam A. Cunning. James Mooney j. E.
Mcmahon, Fred Morris and Lawrence
Mooney.
The music was under the direction OF
Prof. James Hogan. the organst Of the
church, and the program consisted OF
Schmidts requiem mass. with solos by
Miss Lucy smith soprano; May Mona
han, contralto; Bernard Mullen. tenor and
VIII Virgin. bass.
Before the mass there was a solo by Mr..
Virgin entitled, "One Sweetly Solemn
Thought" At the offertory Miss Mona
han sang. Pie Jesu," and at the conclu-
sion. Miss Smith sang. "HIe Wipes a Tear
From Every Eye"
The bearers were Peter Lennon. Patrick
Farrell. Col T. r.. Hayes. John T. Nc
Guire. Bernard Keenan,. and Michael Il.
Burke OF Marlboro Mass.
The interment was at st. Mary's ceme-
terry and the body was followed 10 its
last resting place b. a great line OF car
riages, estimated 20 number more than
200. Previous To the services the great
number OF floral pieces which had been
sent hy friends. had been taken 90 the
cemo ~ and a great crowd OF people
ga theie ed here. and remained TIL after the
casket had been consigned ~ the earth
standing around I'm the rain which had
begun falling just as the services at the
church were brought 10 a close
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-22
BOSTON NOW
FACE To FACE WITH
AN ICE FAMINE

Boston. Sept 22-The prolonged season
Of warm weather has made sun Geavy
drains on the supply of ice that an alarm
ing shortage is now becoming apparent
and the price has been increased In many
places I'm the western part OF the state.
The wholesale buyer. however. has been
made to bear the burden of the increased
cost OF ice. The retail price has been
maintained at ~ cents a hundred-weight.
but heavy buyers who make their pur-
chases by the ton. now find themselves
having TO pay the same rates as the
housekeeper, who buys but hundred
pounds
With the local supply disappearing I'm
many sections Of the state. dealers have
been compelled 20 order an additional
stock from the ice houses In Maine. The
movement OF ice from that state, how
ever. has been so greatly retarted by un-
favorable weather conditions that ice
s'hLolers with heavy consignments for
res ular customers are already several
1Hts late ir unloading az tho wharves IN
Boston and New York and any overflow
q. iLc present Ice crop which may be dis
tributcd throughout the state vii not he
available until orders In the large cities
are filed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-22
COLTS TRUST
Gets CONTROL
AS EXPECTED

The big rubber deal. by which Col
Samuel p. Colt. Nelson w. Aldrich and
their associates hope to secure absolute
control of the worlds supply OF crude
rubber, is siad in New York 10 have
been practically concluded by the sue
cess of the negotiations with King Leo
pold OF Belgium for the rubber proper
ties in the Congo Free State.
Col Colt. when interviewed on the
matter, said: While not yet actually
concluded. IL is more than probable that
rights 10 work valuable crude rubber
properties I'm the Congo Free State. ne
gotiations for which have been had
with King Leopold OF Belgium, will be
acquired in the interests OF the United
States Rubber company. II this trans
action is consummated the company
will secure control of the sources OF the
best grade OF African rubber. The I'M
portance of the deal is obvious"
The General Rubber company. OF
which Col. Colt is president, has de-
clared a quarterly dividend OF 4 per
cent and a dividend of / per cent. has
been declared by the Rubber Goods
Manufacturing company.
The United States Rubber company
owns nearly all OF the sie.000.000 COM
mon stock OF the Rubber Goods Manu-
The directors OF the Rubber Goods
Manufacturing company contemplated
the declaration at this time OF a divi-
dend OF 2 per cent. in the common stock
but decided TO order the payment now
OF only / per cent, and 10 declare a
dividend OF / per cent six months
hence.
In March. 1904, the General Rubber
company was organized with n capital
OF 100000 for the purpose of securing
the enormous amount OF crude rubber
yearly consumed by the United States
Rubber company and its owned and
controlled companies.
The General Rubber company began
operations in June, two years ago, and
a year later declared a lump dividend
of 10 per cent. out OF the net earnings
of the preceding fiscal year. In due
time the capital was increased from
81. 600, 900 TO s3.000,000.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-22

were thrown. but neither man was seri-
ously injured
Tracy. In car No IL. covered the second
round I'm 3l:02 Though Lyttle finished
the third round first II was soon found
ne had left the lead TO car No 6. driven
oy Leblon. by some seconds and Lyttle
covered tho course three times In 9s
minutes ard s seconds and Lyttle I'm 9s
minutes and 20 seconds. Tracy was third
at the end of the third round and only a
minute behind the leaders He covered
the three rounds in 90 minutes and %
seconds. His tisne for the third round
was 30 minutes and "a seconds, the best
time made thus far
TRACY IN THE LEAD.
Tracy, who had been going at a great
speed for three rounds was in the lead
at the tinish Of the fourth round Iie
finished this round at S:20:l7 1-5, making
his elapsed time 129 minutes and II Is
seconds. Leblon, in No. was second,
with elapsed time OF 129 minutes and So
seconds. Lyttle. in car No 2 was third
In l3l minutes and Is 3-5 seconds
Car No. Z. driven by Roberts. got as far
as Mineola on the first round and then
had to go into garage for repairs. Car
No. Is driven by Belden. broke down at
Bulls Head during the third round.
Continued on page Six.)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-22
THE EAST SIDE
HOUSEBREAKER
HELD IN $1,000

Howard Young. who yesterday after
noon was captured in the house OF Har-
riet n. Buffum by Detectives Nickerson.
Malley. Ahern and Patrolman j. ]. Lyons.
in the Sixth district court this morning
pleaded guilty OF breaking and entering
in the daytime and was held for the
grand jury in $1,000.
Young gives his age as "a. his occu-
patton as a mill hand and his residence
as Springfield Mass. He says he has
been in Hartford for three years, and
came 20 this city few days ago.
He denies that he has broken into any
other house in this city and told Capt.
Cannon that he broke into the Buffum
house 10 get something TO eat
He gained entrance by crawling
through a basement window he had
smashed with a stone.
Capt. Cannon says there is no pre-
vious criminal record against the man
in this city.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-22
JOKE
NEARLY COSTS
LIFE Of A BOY

Lubec. Me. Sept. 22-Wesley Meyers. a
9-year-old boy, is In n serious condition
at his home here as the result OF a prac-
teal joke. While young Meyers and a
number OF other boys were playing in the
packing room OF a local sardine factory.
a youth, Is years OF age. seized Meyers
and held him over a tank containing boil
ing water, with the intention OF frighten-
ing him.
The boy struggled TO escape and his tor
mentor lost his hold on the child, who fell
into the hot water. The water was not
more than three feet deep. and Meyers was
able 20 remain on his feet. He was ter
ribly scalded but he was promptly res
cued. and although the skin peeled of his
legs. the physician who was called said
he would recover. The boy will not be
able to walk for several weeks
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-22

them he has lot yet given any definite
reply; but he is expected TO state his posi-.
tion I'm uncquivocal terms soon.
IL seems to be conceded that If he cares
for the nomination the Democratic lead
ers will be pleased TO bestow IL upon him
but there is plenty OF other excellent
Democratic material in case he feels
compelled TO decline, as IL seems 10 be
reared that he will.
In some quarters ii is felt that John
w. Hogan OF this city would make n
strong candidate as he is young, aggres-
sive end would command Democratic and
Independent support. The name of Col.
Z. H. Quinn OF Warwick. now town So
licitor there. and formerly the highly sue
cessful chairman OF the Democratic state
central committee. has also been men
tened but Col. quinn says he has no am
bitlon to be governor OF Rhode Island un-
Ger the present system.
Continued on Page Eighty
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-22

Ellis J. Newell & CO. I'm 1888. when he
opened an office at 26 Custom House
street. In 1897 he moved 10 his present
office at 146 Westminster street.
Just before his removal, -. f. Mowry
intended TO become his partner, and his
name was painted on the door OF the new
office; but for some reason he changed
his intention. His name, however, still
remains on the door.
All the creditors are said TO be I'm Mas
sachusetts and Rhode Island.
The news OF the firms assignment
came as a surprise and shock in bank
ing circles as the firm is one OF the
oldest stock brokerage concerns I'm the
city; and number of investors, who
had had no intimation OF the suspen-
sion. called when the market was OPEN
ed to see how the quotations were run
ming.
The assets are said TO consist OF
high-class securities. margins, receiv-
able and money on book accounts.
The assignment was placed on record
in the city hall at the recorder OF deeds
office by Attorney j. Jerome Hahn this
morning.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-22
Big ADDITION PLANNED
AT The WARWICK MILLS

The contract for an addition to the
plant OF the Warwick mills at Centre
VILE has been let 10 the J. b. Bishop
company OF this city and Worcester.
The plans, drawn by +. p. Sheldon
& Co, OF Providence. provide for the
erection OF a one-story building with
saw tooth roof TO cover an area OF
about 250x450 feet, and have capacity
for about $4,000 looms, nearly 700 more
than are now running in the mill
All the cardng, spinning and other
preparatory machinery wifi be kept IN
the present mill structure and in order
10 supply the additional looms the spin
ming capacity of the mill VIII be In
creased more than 10000 spindles, MAX
ing the aggregate number OF spindles
about 10000, and the plant, with one
exception. the Natick mills, the largest
cotton manufacturing concern in the
Pawtuxet Valley.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-22
MACHINE FTER
TOWERS SCALP
ON COMMITTEE

Councilman Clifford /. Tower, a Re-
publican member of the city property
committee, IS said to be slated for re-
tirement
Mr. Tower will doubtless fully appre-
ciate the irony OF the situation, after
having exerted himself so strenuously
throughout the past year 10 please his
machine friends. doing much OF the
presenting and championing of unpopu-
lar measures the machine desired. but
who could not find other representa-
tives in the council who had as much
courage as Mr.. Tower showed.
II is stated that the man the machine
has slated -sHpplaHt- Mr.. Tower is
the son-in law Of a member of the ward
committee, who was out autoing last
evening with Marsden j. Perry.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-22

out the most worthless proposition In
the gold brick line yet exposed.
The politicians cannot deliver the
goods, according to the men who have
the custody and disposition Of "the
goods and the men who have ac-
cepted their promises at face value are
destined TO discover that the discount
Will wipe out the interest.
There Will be no positions In the fire
experiment nor the public works de-
partment this year at the disposal OF
the politicians; and their promises of
Jobs to the men who support them this
fall cannot be carried out.
Continued on Page Eighty
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-22
BRAYT0N'S ONLY HOPE
The COUNTRY TOWNS

Despite his expressed desire to resume
his valuable work in the state legislature.
IL IS thought likely by many that former
Gov L f. C. Garvin may be drafted by
the Democrats and Independents again
either as their standard bearer in the con-
rressional fight in the Second district cr
to run against Gov. Utter again.
While there has been a powerful sentl-
mcnt II, favor Of rendering the guberna-
t1rfnt-seoniination Mayor James VI.
Higgins OF Pawtucket who has four
times demonstrated his popularity and re-
markable strength In that political ho.
bed, no enc with any power To make the
proffcr has yet asked Mayor Higgins
whether he would consent to run IL nomi-
mated: and he has not given serious con-
sideration 10 the subject
SCme II his personal friends have asked
whether his name could be presented 10
the state convention on oct. 3. and -
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-22
TALES OF THIEVlNG TOLD
TO GUARDIANS OF PEACE

Francesca Runnello of 656 Charles street
reports that on a Woonsocket car last
evening at the corner OF Steeple and Canal
street s29 was stolen from his trousers
pocket.
John Ayers of 1Ss Dudley street reports
stolen from the saloon ot Thomas Mott.
Wickenden street, where he is bartender.
his watch valued at 800 and chain valued
at SIS
Francesca Melucci OF l43 Spruce street
reports that his house was entered on
the night OF Sept. IS and s95 stolen from
his trousers pocket.
Joseph Melo reports his spout level vat.
ued al s. stolen from a house being con-
structed at 56 Penn street.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-22

All signs point TO a record-breaking at
tendance at the Democratic caucuses next
Thursday evening.
The secret conferences that have been
held In every ward. the mass meetings
that have denounced boss rule or Hessian
treachery. the barefaced efforts OF the
Brayton Republican machine operating
through the hirelings 1t has so long sup
ported. TO repeat the trick It played upon
the Democracy last year and the year
before. and deprive two or more wards
OF representation In city, assembly and
state conventions-all have combined 10
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-22
.DUP|NC THE VOTERS
WITH GOLD BRICKS

Neither Alderman Dunn nor any
other politician can secure the appoint
ment of any man to the fire depart
ment or obtain for any voter a lob" in
any branch Of the public works de-
pirtment.
This statement is made on the au-
thority OF the heads OF these depart
ments. and, following the statement OF
Coy. Harold j. Gross Of the police com
mission yesterday. demonstrates that
the politicians who have been prom
Using Jobs" TO men whose political
support they seek have been handing
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-22

which Is exceedingly ominous for the
Hessians and their sponsors.
democrats or the most respectable and
conservative type who have not attended
q parry caucus In many years. have been
fully impressed with and aroused 10 the
necessity OF coming out and registering
their VIII; and they have signified their
intention OF being present in force and
supporting the regular Democracy, which
represents decency in city and state af
fairs.
The Hessians have enlisted the aid of
Republicans gamblers. thieves and thugs
ana VIII also be out IN force, particularly
I'm the First, Second. Third. Fifth. Eighth
Ninth and Tenth wards, where there has
been extraordinary activity this fall.
Continued on Page Eighty
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-22
VIM. P >CLARKE
FOR MAYOR
At NEWPORT

The Newport Democrats have de-
cided TO nominate william p. Clarke a
prominent newsdealer and former mem
Der OF Governor Garvin's staffs and Of
the general assembly. for mayor against
Mayor Robert c. Cottrell. who will be
renominated by the Republicans.
Efforts are being made TO have for
mer Ma@or patrick j.. Boyle head the
general assembly ticket as a candidate
for senator.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-22
TIM D NEIL NOT
To OPPOSE THE
0 'BR|EN TICKET

Timothy f. Omen denied this morning
the report that he was TO head an oppo-
siton ticket to the o'Brien ticket IN The
Sixth ward.
Mr. ONeil stated that he never had
any such intention; and although there
was something other than pleasantly be-
tween him and Mr.. O'Brien, he would not
run on any opposition ticket
lie said he was recently approached BY
four or FIVE young men OF the ward, who
told him they intended 90 make up an
opposition ticket and asked his support
Mr. O'Neil said he declined 20 give 10
and has had nothing more 20 do, with
them.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-22
WALKED OFF THE DOCK

Henry cozzens, aged 80. walked of the
dock at the foot OF Custom House street
last night but was rescued by James Nc
Caughey. watchman on the steamer Bal
timore, and John Lougnlin. watchman at
Infantry hall lie WIS attended by Dr.
f. j. Logan and sent TO the hospital
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-22
C0NGRESSMAN'S BODY
LEFT The PIER TODAY

The body OF the late Congressman Rob
ert Roberts Hit OF Illinois was taken 10
the railroad station at Narragansett Pier
this morning and thence TO Kingston. to
be placed aboard the private parlor car
Rlva attached to the Colonial express for
Philadelphia. In the car were Mrs. Hit,
her son William and a few OF the SER
wants.
The Congressmans other son. who is
secretary OF the legation I'm Rome. will
not be able TO arrive in this country In
time to attend the funeral OF his father.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-22
SECOND WARD
is STIRRED UP
Determined and Vigorous Opposition by Residents in Vicinity
Blackstone Park i'll Probably Defeat The Summer Theatre
Proposition of the Jules Jordan Opera Company.

On account OF the attitude OF the resi-
dents OF the Second ward against the
plan OF the Jules Jordan opepa company
10 lease the Gable cottage property in
Blackstone park for the erection OF a
summer theatre. the committee consider
ing the matter will probably not recon-
mend the petition.
Residents OF the Second ward are up
in arms against the proposition and say
they are determined 10 defeat II.
II the committee decides to hold a
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-22

public hearing. 1t is expected that many
citizens will appear and express their op-
position.
Alderman C. Edward Barney is deter
mined not 10 have the petition granted
and will make a hard fight II necessary,
against IL.
Some time ago Alderman Barney asked
the city council for an additional -ap=
propriation OF 500 for improving Black
stone park: and this will probably be
granted.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-22
WHITTEMORE GOT BUSY

Truant officer Whittemore had several
cases I'm the courts this morning. Jo-
seph Aubln pleaded guilty OF not sending
his child TO school and was fined $40 and
costs. Thomas Garvey. Timothy Null
cahey Arthur Schonberg. Louis Motor
cindone and Genaro Santinelli each plead
ed guilty Of truancy. Schonberg and
Notorcindone were held for sentence. and
the others were placed on probation
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-22
GROCERY STORE ROBBED

Thompson's grocery 8 Burrows street. at
$50 this morning found that the store
had been entered through a window. and
$50 pennies and cigarettes, cigars. TO-
bacco envelopes. pies. cakes and bananas
valued at % cents. had been stolen.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-22
HAD PLENTY OF MONEY,
YET STOLE HAlRBRUSH

Lillian Evans. aged 60. was arrested
Yesterday I'm the Outlet by Constable
Moriarty for larceny or hair brush val
ued at 80 cents.
In court today she pleaded guilty and
was placed on probation. When arrested
she had S33 So. a watch and chain and a
handbook her own property.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-22
MILKMAN FINED AFTER
VENTING HIS FEELINGS

Luigi Malio. a milkrian, has been an
noyed because bottles OF milk left at Gus
toners doorways have been stolen
Thomas Lord aged 49, who works for a
milkman named Tourtellot. was accused
by Malio Lord denied the accusation: and
during the discussion Malio knocked Lord
down.
In the district court today Malio was
fined $40 and costs.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-22
ANOTHER DIVIDEND FOR
The FhRWELL CREDITORS

Another dividend OF 10 per cent. was de-
clared today for the creditors Of the Far
well Worsted mills by Referee In Bank
ruptcy Barrows. This makes a total OF
40 per cent thus far declared.
Nothing definite has been done regurd-
ing the sale Of the mills, although Trus-
tee James Lister is considering n few Of
fcrs