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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-21
Honest Democrats Control
the City Committee
Chairman 0Ne's Hands Tied TO Ensure Recognition Of tho
Rights Of Ward Committees and the Republican Machines
Tools Placed ROs dc Combat in the Arrangements for
Caucusss and Nominating Conventions Next Fall, TO The
End That the Majority Of the Party Shall Hereafter Govern
Its Affairs

will direct its operations, and has the
hands OF the officers tied tightly and pur-
poses 10 keep them tied so that no harm
can be done 10 the Democratic cause that
can be prevented by a vigilant and ac-
tive majority
The committee met in Arcanum hall and
fixed upon Stp. q as the date OF the Dem
acratic caucuses for the selection OF city
congressional and state convention dele
gates and for the nomination OF school
committee candidates
Oct II was agreed upon as the date for
the city council caucuses and Got. Is for
the convention 10 nominate candidates for
mayor and other city officers.
Oct 10 is the date for the selection Of
assembly candidates the convention to
be held i'm the Sixth district court room
The Dorneyttes. acting under the inspl-
ratioD of Col Colts machine organ 8
would-be political manipula tor. had de-
termined TO hold the city. congressional
and state convention cauouses on Sept. 2S
This program was promptly upset by the
regulars, led by Daniel A. Cotton and
Peter c. Cannon, against the strenuous
protests OF the O'Neil-Dorney crowd.
When an attempt was made 20 permit
the chairman 10 file lists OF caucus ONT
GERS with the board OF canvassers and
registration, 1t was stipulated by Mr.
Cannon and indorsed by the committee
tnat the lists snail be Identical with
those that are given to the chairman by
members Of the ward committees, so that
she shall not have the privilege OF sub
stituting any list OF his own choosing
Following this action, Mr. Cotton pre-
sented resolution that the Democratic
convention for the nomination OF candi-
dates for the general assembly be held on
Oct 10 in. the sixth district coprt, room;
that the Convention for nomination OF
candidates for mayor, city treasurer
overseer OF the poor and harbor master
be held on Oct. is. in the Sixth district
court room. and that the chairman OF
the Democratic city committee be in
structed to advertise the dates for the
holding OF the caucuses in two daily pa
pers
Chairman O'Neil declared that he would
decline 10 entertain such a motion. as II
would be detrimental TO the welfare OF
the Democratic party
When a vote was taken however. II wa 9
decided. q 20 20. 10 advertise In three
daily papers. not including the Colt Re
publican organ, the papers being the
News-Democrat, the Providence Journal
and Bulletin.
Christopher w. O'Brlen moved that tho
convention for the nomination OF the as
sembly candidates be held on Oct. 10 in
the Sixth district court room. This mo-
ton was carried.
Mr.. Brien also moved that the con-
Continued on page Nine.)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-21
TWO TOMORROW

The management OF the Grays con-
ferred with the Toronto management this
morning after a visit to Melrose park.
and decided To call the game for today
of and play a double-header tomorrow.
Manager Dunn thought that the public
was entitled to a double header during the
season and so even thought the game
might have been played II was deemed
best tO postpone II and furnish two for
the mid-week crowd
with the announcement of the double
header also comes the announcement
that Pitcher McCloskey may remain with
the team for n couple OF weeks longer.
The word came yesterday that ne was 20
be recalled but no date was set for the
departure OF the twirler and today Man
ager Dunn received word that he may
not be notified 20 report for couple OF
weeks.
II was thought that by that time the
pace the Grays are going now they will
be safely I'm the first division and Dunn
NAV be either able TO depend upon his
pitching star or he will have found an
avalIa BILE pitcher. or Gid Brown may have
recovered from his present illness.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-21
PEACE UNIONS
SESSION OPENS
ON WEDNESDAY

The Universal Peace union and the
Connecticut Christian Peace society will
hold their annual union conference and
anniversary at Mystic, Conn. from Wed
nesday to Friday OF this week.
At memorial service tributes will be
paid to Rev. Charles II. Plummer OF this
city and Hezekiah Butterworth. a native
or Warren.
The Universal Peace union was orga n
lied in tho Friends Meeting house on
North Main street, I'm this city. I'm MAY.
ltS6. by advocates OF peace and arbitra-
ton. including Alfred II. Love OF PhiIa
delphia, William l.. Garrison. sr. of Bos-
ton. Levi X. JoslIn OF this city and Mrs.
Elizabeth u. Chace. Samuel b. Chace
William Chace and Thomas Haskell. resi-
dents IN other parts OF the state. Mr..
Love was chosen president and Mrs.
Chace and Mr.. Joslin two OF it's vice
presidents. Mr.. Love Is still I'm office.
The past and present membership con.
tains, beside those mentioned, the fol
lowing names: Cardinal Gibbons, Arch
bishops Ryan and Ireland. Rt. Rev.
Bishop Keene. Rev. Robert Collyer. Hon.
John w Foster. Lady Henry Somerset.
Hon. Josiah Quincy. Hon. Jonathan 4.
Chace. Mon Henry n. Metcalf. Mrs Mary
A. Livermore, Prof Daniel BatcheIler.
Julia u. O. Plummer and Mrs. Anna ".
Flummer.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-21
0'FARR|LL HAS. ].
RESIGNED IN 4
FIT OF P|QUE

Havana. Aug. 21.-Secretary OF State
and Justice oFarrill. who was acting
as secretary OF the interior. has re-
signed from the cabinet. His action
was due to pique because President
Palma criticized him for not being In
close touch with the insurrectionary
movement and for not strongly grasp
Ing the situation.
This eliminated I'm the appointment
yesterday Of Gen Rafael Eontalaive.
secretary OF public works to take
charge OF all the direct military opera
tions against the insurgents.
Last year, the then minister OF the
interior, Gen. Freyre Andre, established
thorough system OF espionage
throughout the island by which the
government was thoroughly posted on
everything which transpired. This sys-,
tenn, however, has since been abandon
ed. The government places much con-
fldence In Gen. Montalve, who is a
vigorous handler OF men and an ex-
perienced revolutionary general. Pre-
vious to becoming a member OF the
cabinet he was the warden of the
penitentiary.
The Cuban government has been posi-
lively informed that Gen. Jose Miguel
Gomez, who was a candidate for the
presidency. has left YanguaJay. province
of Santa Clara, accompanied by band
Of insurgents. Previous TO this definite
information there have been a number OF
rumors. hitherto authoritatively denied
that Gen. Gomez was planning TO lead q
revolution in Cuba and his visit to the
United States last winter is said TO have
been for the purpose OF purchasing arms,
which also was denied
The authorities OF Santa Clara province
have been ordered 10 arrest Gen. Gomez.
His secretary, Juan Mencia. was arrest
ed at Guauabacoa last night. The latter
hao long been under the surveillance OF
the police. on account OF his connection
with the movement at Guanabacoa In
February last, which resulted in the rural
guards capturing a camp OF outlaws. a
dozen horses and quantity OF provisions
after a fight I'm which a number OF rural
guards were killed or wounded
Later In the day Senior O'Farrell was
questioned about his resignation. He de-
MED having resigned and added that ev-
erything looked favorable for the govern
mcnt He said there were really only
three insurrectionary parties In the field
and that there was absolutely no news to
give out.
Senor j. G.. Gomez and Gen. Demetrio
Castillo, who were recently arrested at
Santiago. arrived here today and were es-
corted 10 the Jail. Rafael Dummy.
nephew Of Gen. Castillo. Is reported TO be
endeavoring 10 organize an insurrection
i'm the province OF Santiago detach-
ment OF 800 rural guards arrived here to-
day from Central Cuba and proceeded to
the province Of Pinar Del Rio. where they
will reinforce the rural guards who are
| operating against the insurgents.
Several armed men were arrested ON the
roads leaving this city last night and this
morning. Many people are coming into
| Havana. fearing 20 remain In the country.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-21

The Brayton Republican machines tools
In the Democratic city committee received
a severe setback at the meeting OF that
body last evening. when IL was clearly
demonstrated that the Dorneyites, who
had been Dragging of their control and
OF what they Intended 10 do. were In the
,ninoritv. snd sHolIld, not be permi.toi "a
run things hereafter with the high hand
that has been so much in evidence our
ing the past two years 10 the detriment
OF the party.
Not only did the city committee order
the chairman by ace-of-the-board-of-
canvassers- and d-registration' 70 file with
that body the lists OF caucus officers Sc
lected by the several Democratic ward
committees Just as they come TO him from
the ward committees. but the committee
set dates Of It's own choosing for the eau
cuses to be held In this city and refused
10 permit the chairman to put the Dem
acratic advertising into Col Colts Re
publican machine organ.
The fact that II was by Republican chic
anery that the "Hessians have been I'm
nominal control OF the committee and
would not have been were IL not for the
active interference OF the board of can
vassers and registration was abundantly
demonstrated on every vote taken
The "Hessans" have the chairman and
the secretary OF the committee: but the
majority OF the committee now can and
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-21
WILD EXCITEMENT
IN THE NEW YORK
STOCK EXCHANGE

New York, Aug. 2f.-The stock market
was wildly excited at the opening today.
Transactions were once more in enor-
nous volume. The tone at the outset
was weak. resulting largely for heavy
realizing in profits OF a number OF is
sues which recently scored extensive
gains.
Amalgamated Copper. Atchison and
Pennsylvania fell from one 10 two points
but corresponding gains were made by
Great Northern preferred and Louisville
Il Nashville. The only wide opening was
In United states Steel, block OF 1900
shares coming out at a maximum loss
of u.
United States Steel preferred lost a
the end OF the half hour. when most of
the early losses were recovered. A fea-
ture OF the first hour was the picking up
OF many minor issues.
Following the brief period OF compare
tive dullness and lower prices, the market
gathered renewed strength in the second
hour. The features then were the Hill
issues. Great Northern preferred ad-
vancing over 10 points st. Paul preferred,
Colorado Fuel and Amalgamated Copper.
Anaconda Copper. Republic Iron and steel
and American Locomotive. The sales OF
stocks 20 noon were l,1670oo shares.
The sensational feature OF the noon
hour was the advance I'm Great Northern
preferred. which rose 10 324iz. gain OF
over is points from yesterdays close. The
rise I'm this stock revived the old time ru-
NOR or the contamination OF the ore deal
between the Hill properties and the Unit
ed States Steel corporation, but no news
developed on this point.
Call money advanced To per cent from
yesterdays high rate before o'clock, at
which time prices showed a tendency 10
sag business for the first three hours
annreaafed !. .562 600 shares
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-21

captain OF the district. himself and the
police commission were concerned. In full
the chiefs statement follows:
Il Will give you an interview IL you
Will print just what / say.
I'm the first place. I'm reference TO the
report that a representative OF the News
Democrat attempted 10 interview me yes
terday about this case. l desire to say
that the chief was not out OF this office
more than 10 minutes during the entire
day. and could easily be found had any
inquiries been made for him
In relation to the transfer OF officer
Gillen ! wish TO say that any person. or
persons who made the statement that
politics or Alderman Dunn, or anybody
else other than the captain OF the district.
the chief of police. and also the commits
sioners. had anything 10 do with Il, is
telling an absolute falsehood-in plain
English. a lie"
The chief made these statements in the
presence of reporter for Col Colts ma
chine organ, whom he brought into the
ofice from the reporters room and who
took out his pad while the statement was
being made by the chief
II Is given here accurately and in full
lest the reporter, as a witness be con-
strained TO contradict some parts OF II.
which he couldn't well do anyway because
Continued on Page Eight)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-21

Whether the city council committee
considering the matter OF an east side
approach shall recommend 10 the council
that the ultimate ownership of the tunnel
shall be vestd in the city OF Providence
OF in the Rhode Island company. is a
question for Joseph Balch. member OF
the committee and also president OF the
common council. 10 decide.
The committee consists OF seven MEM
bers, three OF whom have stated TO the
News Democrat that they stand for city
ownership of the tunnel, and three who
are understood TO favor ownership by the
Rhode Island company.
Those who stand for municipal owner
ship are @. Richardh Parsons, Abraham
A Gray and Henry A. Grimwood; and
those understood 10 be lined up for Mars
den ]. Perry's corporation are stephen A..
Cooke Charles r. Makepiece and John K.
Kendrick ..-.........
on which side Mr. Balch will vote is
not known, as he has not discussed the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-21

Chief OF Police Frank A. Matthews Is
very much riled over the reports that poll
itics figured I'm the transfer OF officer
William A Gillen from the Second police
district. where he resides. to the Fifth
district
Yesterday, according to reliable infor-
nation. the chief and officer Gilen were
In conference In the chiefs office at the
Fountain street station.
IL is not stated that the conference was
OF officer Gillen's seeking; and the sup
position is that he did not seek the chief
who transferred him, because the officer
had already appealed TO Chairman VIII
liam III. Luther OF the police commission
20 investigate the transfer and ascertain
the reason why II was made, stating his
side OF the case and asserting that he had
numerous Witnesses to prove IL.
IL does not appear either that the state
ment made at the time OF the transfer
In one or more OF the newspapers that
the transfer was made at the request OF
officer Gillen himself was in accordance
with the facts; and the way the false
announcement came 10 be made will be
looked into. .....
Chief Matthews this morning emphati-
cally assumed the entire responsibility for
the transfer. lie declared that politics
did not enter into IL. that Alderman Dunn
had never seen him. and that only the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-21
FOUR PERSONS TELL
TROUBLES TO POLICE

Mrs. Kate McInnes OF l46 Fountain
street reports TO the police that a So
cent chicken was stolen from her yard
this morning and she suspects a ped
dler.
Frank Searles Of 17s Mathewson street
reports that his shop was entered last
night and cigars valued at 81 stolen.
Patrick Feeney, shipping clerk for
Eddy Bros, caught a peddler on Craw-
ford street bridge at $50 a. m. who had
stolen basket OF peaches from that firm.
The thief escaped but Feeney recovered
the fruit
James Jackson reports that his barber
shop at 362 Weybossett street was en-
tered last night and SO was stolen.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-21

matter much. even in private conversa-
ton
Mr.. Balch was asked by News-Demo-
crat reporter this morning TO state his po-
sition, but politely declined.
He said that he desired TO consider Mr..
Perry's written proposition. which he had
promised TO present 10 the committee. be-
fore making any statement for publica-
tion
When asked what he thought OF tho
proposition as stated by Mr.. Perry at the
committee meeting last Friday, Mr. Balch
said:
THAT was only "A brief outline OF his
plan. The written proposition might Diff
fer considerably from that and might be
grately elaborated upon. Therefore. de-
sire to wait before expressing any opin-
ion."
The question OF the ownership OF the
tunnel is the chief topic OF discussion
among the councilmen; and. II is stated,
despite the rumors that everything had
been Fixed" that the majority favor
municipal ownership.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-21
STEALING RIDE,
FELL,...I0 Street,
BROKE his LEG

James McGarley OF Clinton street. a
small boy, fell under the wheels OF a
low gear this morning on Hamburg
avenue. and received a compound frac-
ture OF the right leg.
The low gear was driven by William
German or f76 South Water street. who
had stopped TO chase away several boys
who were stealing a ride
When he remounted mis- wagon the
McGarley boy Jumped on again. but
soon fell under the wheels.
The lad was taken to his home by
the driver and later TO the Rhode ISL
and I.ospital
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-21
STEAM FREIGnTER SATILLA
LAUNCHED At QUINCY

Quincy, Mass. Aug H.-The steam
freighter Satilla. built for the Atlanta.
Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad Com
pany by the Fore River Shipbuilding
Company was launched just before noon
today The steamer with three others
now being constructed. will be used be-
tween New York and Brunskick. Ga.
When I'm operation the company will be
known as the Brunswick Steamship Com
paEy. The steamer has displacement OF
5000 tons. is 5l3 feet I'm length with 43 feet
beam. She Is expected TO develop l0ts
knots per hour.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-21
LABOR ORGANIZER FINED
At DEDnAM FOR ASSAULT

Dedham, Mass. Aug. 21.--James Don
nelly, national organizer OF the Manu-
featuring Textile Carpet Weavers' as
sociation Of America, was found guilty
and fined s25 in the local court today.
on a charge of assault and battery upon
an Italian strike breaker at the mills OF
the Cochrane Manufacturing company,
where 500 weavers have been on strike
for some time.
In addition TO the flnc Donnelly was
held in $500 TO keep the peace. Dom
nelly appealed and was then held in
$500 bonds. which were furnished for
the grand jury.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-21
new YORK INSANE MAN
CLAIMS BROTHER HERE

William Barrett, 80 years old. Of Nun
roe street. New York. and who claims he
has a brother In business In this city,
Is at the Mountainside hospital, Mont
|clair, N. j.. with serious wound I'm hts
throat, which the man inflicted himself
with n penknife.
The man Is evidently demented, and
said TO the chief Of police, The white
laps have been pursuing me for n long
line. and when they followed me TO the
chestnut street station I decided on sui
|eide."
4 lie then raised his head and exhibited
The wound he had but Just inflicted
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-21
INDICATIONS OF HARD FIGHT
IN ILLINOIS CONVENTION

Peoria. Ill. Aug. 21.-The Democratic
state convention met today for the pur-
pose of nominating candidates for state
treasurer. state superintendent OF pub
lic instruction and for three trustees OF
the University OF Illinois
In reality. however, the convention was
more of fight for the control OF the
state party machinery between the fac
tion headed by National Committeeman
Roger G. Sullivan OF Chicago. and the
immediate followers OF William J. Bryan.
the indications before the opening OF the
convention being for a long and hard
fight.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-21
DEMURRER IS 0VERRULtD

Defendants demurrer in the equity
suit OF Ellen McElroy VS.. Michael Nc
Carville, has been ocerruled by the
superior court.
This Is controversy over n right OF
way; and the court declines TO agree
with the respondents contention that
the complainant has an adequate reme-
dy at law.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-21
ILLINOIS REPUBLICANS WANT
CANNON FOR PRESIDENT

Springfield. Ill. Aug u.-Betore ine
popublican state convention met today
10 name candidaics- -for-state- -treaAnrer-
superintendent OF public instruction and
three trustees for the state university ~
was conceded that Speaker j. G.. Cannon
would receive an emphatic endorsement
as the Republican presidential candidate
for 1905 and that Shelby NJ. Cullom
would be endorsed for reelection TO the
United states senate.
IN was said also that President Roose-
velt's administration would be given
strong endorsement
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-21
TOOK FRENCH ItAYE

Thomas Murphy OF Attleboro ESCAPED
from the state farm az s o'clock yestei
day afternoon. lie had completed half q,
his sentence OF six months as a common
<runkard
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-21
BUSINESS SECT,oN BURNED

Haileybury. New Ontario. Aug. al
The business section OF Haileybury was
wipeds out by FIRE which started last
night and ragged till this morning Loss
yl5O,00O; insurance 100000.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-21
CANDY MACHINE co. lOSsS

The case OF Hiram n. Doughty VS.
The Electric Candy Machine company
was heard by Judge Stearns in the su-
perior court today and judgment was
ordered for the plaintiff for s1755.10
and costs.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-21
SIEEplNESs HIS uhlolNG

Leonard Cressy. a 15-year old coloreC
boy. was found asleep az 1:1O this morn
ing In wagon on Market square, wrap
ped I'm a horse blanket
He was arrested on suspicion OF the
larceny OF the blanket by officer w n
Rowe. lie has served two years at the
reform school
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-21
REVOLUTI0NIsTS WILL
ATTACK MONTE GGH GGHH RtSTI

Cape Haitian, Aug. 2i.--Advices re-
ceived here from Guayabin, Santo Do
mingo, says that Gen. Gueilito, at the
head OF 300 revolutionists has left Da-
jabon TO join the troops OF Gen.
Navarro and make an attack on Monte
Christi
The government OF Santo Domingo
has 1900 men from Mocoa against the
revolutionists. IL Is believed that a
desperate civil war will follow.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-21
WILL CAREFULLY SCRUTlNIZE
STANDARD OIL INDICTMENTS

Chicago. Aug. H.--In preparing indict-
ments upon which the Standard OIL Com
pany is 10 be tried for accepting rebates.
the prosecuting officials will hold a con-
ference Wednesday and examine each In
dictment carefully as precaution against
It's being quashed on n technicallty.
IL is expected that both the grand juries
will make their reports Thursday 10 Judge
Bethea OF the United States circuit court
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-21
OOWlE SAYS NEGOTIATIONS
HAVE BEEN DECLARED OFF

Chicago. Aug 21-John Alexander
Dowie said last night that all negotia-
tlons between himself and Wilbur Glenn
voliva for settlement OF the Zion City
tangle has been declared OF.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-21
NEW ZEALAND PARLIAMENT

wellington. N. H., Aug. 2l--ln the
Ipeech from the throne at the opening OF
parliament today the governor OF New
Zealand. Baron Piunkett said that the
promotion OF trade with the United states
Ind Canada would be one OF the subjects
considered during the session.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-21
DECLARES DIVIDEND

New York. Aug 2i.-The Republic Iron
and Steel Company today declared the
usual dividend OF III per cent and an
extra dividend OF 2 per cent. on its pre-
ferrcd stock. The extra disbursement In
on account OF deferred dividends and
leaves per cent. stu due on the ISSUE
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-21
NEW YORK BROKER WEEDS HERE

Frederick Joseph Ref. aged IS. New
York broker. and Marie Agnes Frances
Furfey aged %. OF New Bedford. secured
a marriage license at the city hall to-
day.