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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-27

vantage 10 spend more time in his own
district former Governor GarVin rs de-
veloping great strength In unexpected
quarters. In Warwick the Republicans
are thoroughly scared both for the town
and representative tickets Notwith-
standing the misrepresentation concern
ing the town administrations the voters
have sized things up thoroughly and are
satisfied More potent than any loud
denials of bossism is the recollection Of
Joe" Burlingame's fate.
AS for Providence there never were so
many independent voters declaring them
selves as this year. The talk everywhere
is for Higgins for governor and Nc
Carthy for mayor There Is actually no
talk az all about Lippitt's chances for
mayor. which seems TO be commonly re-
garded as nothing.
All classes OF Democrats are united on
the state ticket. as we'll as on the assem-
bly, and city tickets Higgins and McCar-
thy will get every Democratic vote that
is cast In this city and many hundred In
dependent ones.
The mails are flooded with circulars;
but those issued by the Republicans are
falling fiat because. take the arguments
made on the stump. they have no bear
ing upon the issue of the campaign
All that Is needed during the next few
days Is 10 keep up the enthusiasm so
that the vote many be big one. There
will he plenty of attention given 10 the
preliminary arrangements for getting out
the vote: and, unless all signs fail there
will be such a political overthrow on
Nov. as has never before been known
I'm Rhode Island
These are the opinions universally ex-
pressed by the most experienced observ-
ers OF things political; and with then.
many Republicans I'm private conversation
coincide
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-27
CUMBERLAND
DEMOCRATS HAVE
OPEN AIR RALLY

Mr. Edward Barker of Pawtucket ad-
dressed a very large and attentive open
air rally in the interest Of the Democratic
candidates last evening on Summer street
in Manvile
Mr.. Barker went over the history OF the
Republican party in this state and showed
that IL had consistently opposed and OBJ
jected TO all reforms advocated by the
leaders OF public opinion until, obliged by
public sentiment and the fear of losing
It's hold on public offices and power, 1t
grudgingly gave some few crumbs.
Mr.. Barker also looked forward into
the future, and prophesed that II the
people understood the real nature and
Importance OF the issues of this cam
paign. the Democrats would be returned
10 power and much wise and progressive
legislation would be brought about
through them for the benefit of the peo-
pie.
The entire speech. which lasted one
full hour. and was we'll received, was a
splendid effort, and was an intelligent re-
view of the greater questions OF govern
ment.
NEXT WEEKS RALLIES.
Next week the Democrats of this town
will open fire on the enemy In earnest.
The opening gun will be fired at rally
TO be held Tuesday evening In Foresters
hall, Ashton. when hot shot will be pour
ed into the forces of corruption by the
following speakers: Hon. L. +. c; Gar
win, John j. Fitzgerald. Charles Sisson
and Joseph Mcdonald
Representative Ddnlel SHcd VIII PiN
side at this rally. which will be followed
by another in the town hall, Valley Fails,
on Thursday evening
The voters of the lower districts OF the
town will be addressed by Rathbone
Gardner. Edward NJ. Sullivan. James
Williams and our own townsman, Hone
l.. f. c. Garvin. IL is probable that the
local candidates for the general assembly
senator Thomas McKenna will lact as
chairman at this rally, and everything
points to "A big attendance. Cumberland
will give a rousng plurality to the men
who are pledged to vote for Col. GODDARD,
and what Higgins will do to Utter In the
Blackstone Valley this year needs no
mention.
PRESENTATION TO PASTOR
The choir OF the Valley Falls Univer-
salist church was entertained at the par
lors OF the church Thursday night by the
pastor, Rev. willard G. Selleck, and
very enjoyable evening was the result OF
the affair A feature of the affair was the
presentation TO the pastor OF a group pict-
ure Of the choir. which came I'm the form
of a surprise to the pastor, who made a
suitable response. The presentation speech
was made by the organist and director OF
the organization. Percy c. Spring.
NOTES.
Brittana lodge. Sons OF ST. George. met
Thursday night and enjoyed smoker
talk and ar hour OF social pleasure.
Fred Lincoln. a roller polo player of
considerable note, left his home In VAL
ley Falls to join a polo club at Beaver
Falls, Pa, for seasons engagement.
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That Boss Brayton not only dictated the
business OF the general assembly in 1903.
when he was a member but also die
tated the action OF Gov. George H. Ut
ter. at that time an aspirant for the Of
Ice OF lieutenant-governor. is the state
nent for which Senator Elisha c. Still
nan OF Hopkinton is sponsor
The ex-senator speaks with character
eto 1gor and directness: and his
sharges cannot be ignored.
They are very pertinent 10 the present
rsue Of bosssm. and illustrate most eff
ectively the fate that awaits any Repub-
hcan candidate who defles Boss Brayton
Ind seeks 10 serve the people.
In part Mr.. Stillman says:
81 was asked TO present and take charge
0 a bill repeating the law permitting the
.own council OF New Shoreham to grant
liquor licenses. took the act and gave
to the clerk OF the committee OF which
! was a member
THE next morning when he handed me
he act he remarked: II wouldn't present
hat II / were you"
Before / got TO my seat was asked
~ another member N / was 10 present
he act. answered in the Affirmative. lie
aid: i advise you as a friend not 10 do
4 II will make trouble for you and will
soon after. another senator told me
hat IL ! presented the bill IL would be
Indefinitely postponed.
II then asked the representative from
yown town TO present IL; and he also
'efused, saying that IL persisted I'm my
lfforts TO get IL through the assembly, IL
would probably kill me politically.
II applied 10 another personal friend OF
nine In the house, who said he would
accommodate me. In less than 10 min
ties a page brought me the. bill back
lgain.
TWO Republican members OF the house
ynered 10 present the act. but had seen
he handwriting on the wall and would
tot willingly Jeopardize their standing
md prospect OF future election by allow
ng them 10 do so. Mr.. Carroll, a Demo
srat OF Providence. kindly came 10 my
'elief and introduced the bill
THE hight 10 get the bill out Of the
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Munro's Boston Store. Warren avenue.
Two officers came here from Newton
Falls. Mass. last evening and requested
Chief Adams TO take into custody man,
his wife and daughter and a young man
who was in their company. The chief,
Patrolman Burgess and one Of the Mas
sachusetts officers went ia Phillipsdale,
where the party was found and escorted
to the police station. where after short
talk with the officers the sought-for In
dividuals decided 10 go back 10 Newton
Falls. As near as can be learned, the
quartette are wanted as fugitives from
Justice. and the main facts OF the case
concern the daughter and the young man.
A Portuguese and an American got
into fight on Valley street last evening
and both were fined 50 and costs each by
Judge Bliss this morning. Both paid their
fines.
The first abutment Of the new bridge
across the Seekonk for the Consolidated
road was placed in position yesterday on
this side of the river. under the personal
supervision OF Superintendent Law.
The Watchemoket Fire Company Fife
and Drum corps furnished music for th1
long procession OF the leading citizens
who took part in the Democratic rally
held In the town hall last evening.
The Ivy Social club met last evening
and after disposing OF the regular bust
ness closed. and In a body attended the
grand rally held by the Democrats in the
town hall
The following letters are at the post
office: Ladies. Alvina Allard. Miss j. r.
Bartlett. Minnie Glover. Miss Hilda
Oberg, Mrs. Thomas II. McDonough Mrs.
Francis Nearthe. Mrs. c. s. Reals
Gentlemen Joan F.. Fagundes C2). J.
Herptchman. New York Fur and Art Co.
(2). Joseph Il. RoZie.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-27

John r. Case camp. Sons OF Veterans
entertained the Pawtucket camp of the
order in their rooms I'm Grubes block last
evening. After the usual courtesies had
passed the meeting was closed and Cater
or Lewis walked I'm with spread, which
was thoroughly enjoyed. This was follow
ed by speakers, music and songs.
The Rev Mr.. Torrey OF Providence will
offlciate at the services OF the Congrega-
tional church tomorrow. A special mu-
steal program has been arranged for the
services.
Miss Mildred Allen. clerk at Tobin q
Gaffney's bakery. will entertain few Of
her associates at her home on Hoppen
avenue this evening. in honor OF her 18th
birthday.
The railroad shanty at the Turner ave-
nue. crossing is being put I'm a presentabe
shape.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-27
LEST WE FORGET"

Who sounded a warning when Il was
proposed to herd the people I'm transfer
stations. and surrender our title 10 the
station sites7 Patrick T. Mccarthy.
Democratic nominee for mayor. Where
was Charles Warren Lippitt then7
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-27
MOTHERS PLEA SAVES YOUNG
JONES FROM REFORM SCHOOL

Jacob Jones. 14-year-old colored boy
was given this morning fine Of IS In two
cases OF stealing boks from STANDS out
side OF Westminster street stores.
He was arrested yesterday by Detective
Godfrey OF station 4. Judge Reuckert
was inclined to send the boy TO the re-
form srhool as he has a police record. but
as the mother stated she had 10 work for
n living and the boy was needed at home
to care for seven months old baby, the
hnes were imposed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-27

the Improvement OF Maryland avenue.
from Prospect street TO Michigan avenue.
Joint resolution appropriating $500 for
sewer i'm Knowles street from West ave.
nue. 10 Sterry street.
Joint resolution abating the tax OF $3.50
against Remi Desjardins and wife.
Joint resolution appropriating S2l6s.l IL
for interest on the bonded debt for the
fiscal years OF 1866.
Adjourned
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A NONENTITY.
Rhode Island has sent

Rhode Island has sent to
the United States senate
another man who is con-
spicuous solely by his
wealth, who, for IL years,
has sat there without maxi
ing the slightest impression
upon the body OF which he
is a member; who has never
opened his mouth, except on
one or two occasions, to
move to adjourn, and who
values his position simply
and solely because it gives
him membership in what he
regards as the greatest and
most dignihed club on
earth"
Hon. Rathbone Gardner.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-27
W00DvIlle MAN HELD

Edward Hale OF woodville In the Sixth
district court this morning was charged
with breaking and entering John Coyle' =
liquor shop in that village and stealing
tobacco valued az 81 m and was held for
the grand jury In $500 surety.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-27
FINED FOR ASSAULT

In the Sixth district court this morning
William Pclkey was fined SIS and costs
for assauting Antonio Lissi on Eddy
street -
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-27
GIRL ENDS HER . LIFE
BY TAKING ARSENIC

DORA McApne IS Years Of Age Took Fatal Dose of Poison
and Then Told Her Mother What She Had Done. Lattef
Did Not Credit Story Until the Girl Became Very ILL.,
Then Doctor Was Summoned to Whom Girl Said She
Had Taken the Drug to Free Herself From Family
Troubles. Both Branches Of Pawtucket City Council
Meet in Special Session.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-27
LARGE SUM STOLEN

Bertha Blackman reports that $3.50 was
stolen from a trunk in her house at AZ
Clemence street
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-27
RIVERSIDE
Sons Of Veterans Entertain
Camp From PawtuCkGt

The local office OF The Democrat
Is at Lewis restaurant Riverside square,
where advertisements and news items
may be left.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-27
EAST PROVIDENCE
Taken Into Custody as FugItIVes
From Justice
Portuguese and Armenian Fined
For Fighting on tho Street

Advertisements and items for The
News Democrat can be left at Alexander
Munros Boston Store Warren avenue.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-27
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

President Wood called the meeting OF
the Board of Aldermen TO order and the
following communication was ordered
read.
Executive Department
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Harper to Be CoIlector

Washington, D. C., April 20-The president sent the name of F. C. Har- per to be collector of customs for the Puget Sound district to the senate yesterday. P. C. Sullivan will be nominated this afternoon to be l.. S. district attorney for the western dis trict of Washington, to succeed Jesse Frye
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Start Alaska rlOnthIY

"The Alaska Monthly" is the name of a new monthly magazine which began publication this month at Ju- neau. The April number is brim full of Alaska news and it is neatly prin- ted on a good quality of paper which shows off its cuts to excellent advant- age. If it keeps up to the standard it has set for itself in the first issue it should obtain wide circulation.
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Edith and Santa Ana Sail

Seattle, April 20 Steamship, Edith sailed last night for Seward with a cargo of railroad material. She also takes 800, ,OOO feet of lumber to Valdez for a wharf. The Santa Ana sailed last night for Seward and the Southern Alaska canneries She takes a large freight cargo, of which part is for Seward and the remainder cannery supplies. Her white passenger list is small but she takes a large number of Chinese to the canneries.
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Steamer Jeanie Sails

Seattle, April l+- Steamer Jeanie sailed yesterday evening with a cargo of railroad material for the Alaska Central at Seward and the Alaska Railroad at Orca. Her passenger list is light.
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Dowie Klcks on SettIement
Dowie Wants Finish Fight

Chicago, April IS Dowie refused Voliva's ultimatum today and broke off all negotiations. He will enter Zion this week and call upon the faithful to rally around him. He formally eX- communicated Voliva today. It is eX- pected that trouble will follow as Dowie still has many followers in Zion and the opposing party is also strong.
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Nelson Stops Delegate Bill

Washington, D. C., April l9-Sen- ator Nelson insists that his own Alaska delegate bill be passed by the house, as it was by the senate. The confer ence committee agreed on a substitute which cmbodies more of the CuShman bill than his own The Cushman bill was passed by the house.
 The two bills are similar in most essential features. Nelson will not al- low the Cushman bill or the conference substitute to be passed by the senate if he can prevent it, and it k feared that no delegate bill at all will be passed at this session of congress.
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Bumps Dynamite Boat HarmIessIy

Victoria, B. C., April 1.-The fish ing schooner Daisy collided with the steamer Dollar. which was loaded with dynamite for Alaska. The Dollar was uninjured although it is regarded as a miracle that no explosion occurred as the collision was violent. The schoon- er is badly damaged and was barely able to make port The collision oc- cured several days ago.
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Senate Conflrms Judge Moore

Washington, D. C., April lS-The senate voted yesterday afternoon to confirm the nomination of Judge AL fred $. Moore to succeed himself as judge of the Second judicial district of Alaska.
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Wcrries Divorced Persons

Washington, D. C., April lS-The attorney-general's department received more than 1000 telegrams from divorced persons since the promulgl- tion of the supreme court decision that a divorce is not valid beyond the boundaries of the state where it is rem dered unless both parties resided there, in case of removal of party to a state where the ground upon which the divorce was rendered is not recog- nized. The inquiries come from di- vorced persons who are affected by the decision. Complications seem likely to result all over the country.
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friends that it is his ambition to suc- ceed Senator Platt as senator from New York when his presidential term expires March 1, 1909. Platt's sena- torial term expires the same day and he announced publicly few days ago that he would not be a candidate for recollection. It is predicted that Roosevelt will be q candidate for the presidency again Tn 1912.
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servian Cabinet Resigns Office

Belgrade, Servia, April IS The Ser yiau cabinet resigned today and King Peter accepted their Tresignations. The retirement of the cabinet was due to the rciusaI of the king to sanction the enforced retirement of the regicide of- fcevs of the army and other officials who killed his predecessor, Alexander, and the lattcr's queen, thereby making way for Peter.
 A revolution is brewing and Peter has been notified that he must abdicate within thirty days or take the conse- quences. The king refuses to yield and am outbreak is expected at almost any moment.
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Geronimo Dislikes to Die

Oklahoma City, April l9-Geronimo, the noted Apache chief, is dying on the reservation at Fort Sill. He prays to live a few years longer in order that he may see the remnants of his tribe in free homes The doctors say he can live only a short time.
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Nome Freight a Burden

Seattle, April l6-Nome freight is piling up until it will be utterly im- possible for all the available steamers 10 carry it and it has been decided to place the surplus upon eight seagoing lighters, to be drawn by tugs. Each
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To Deport Maxim Gorky

New York, April lG Maxim Gorty. the Russian novelist and revolutionary who came Co this country to arouse sympathy and raise funds .or the rcyo- uttouary cause in Russia, will be de- ported by .he immigration bureau. The woman who is travelling with him a, hi, wife will be donortcd also. Both are charged with expressing anarchist fr sentiments
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House Passes Fisheries Bill

Washington, D. C., April lS- The house passed the new fisheries bill which prohibits aliens from fishing in Alaska waters. The bill eXempts na- tives not citizens, from it's operation.
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Britain Seeks Triple Treaty

~.. N.rur-uw Apr. l# Great Britain Is vigorously presS.ag a.g""a- uuu, sor m Au-.a-Eu,-lau a-reemeH, for 50 ulu.. alliance O. those two nations with France Co act m concert agalu-, Germany in order ro cur-ai. German power in ureruar.uua. politics.
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EIEure 0n Urel SmeILer

Seattle. April IE Two mining engl- rueg,, Ne,~r>. D.Hud amt Walker oI Cincinnati. we here and vii. -o Co Orca ou an early steamer ro .aE.>.I- gate rhe nu,~In.. opportunity Co e~,a'-
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Strikers Wives Assault Woman

Lens, France, April lS- Wives of strikers this morning assaulted the wife of miner who had refused to go on strike, in her home. They tore off most of her clothing, scratched her up badly and wrecked all the furniture in the house. Soldiers were called to to furnish protection to the house.
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First Clash With Strikers

Johnstown, Pa,, April Estate troops stationed at Windber charge that drunken miners out on strike ere ated riot there Monday and eleven strikers were arrested on the charge of melting and leading mob. Miners are gathering in large numbers from neighboring towns and more trouble is feared
 The miners deny that they created any disturbance and say there would have been no trouble if the sheriff had not insulted them while they were eeioying an Easter celebration. Most of the miners involved are Southern EllrODp9DS
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Seven Killed by Explosion

Washington. D. C. April IG Six men were instantly killed auda seventh fatally injured by premature eX- plosion in the forward turret of the battleship Eearsarge while her gum ners were engaged in target practice. Three sections of a charge for l3- inch gun were mysteriously ignjted while being handled in the course of loading.
 Panic Killed Four at Easter Service
 Chicago, April 6-Dmiug Easter services at St. LudiImas cathedral when 4OO persons were present a boy suddenly cried fire and 8 panic in- stantly ensued in which three children and one woman were traupled to death Many persons were injured
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Preacher on Trial for Heresy

Batavia, N. r., April lS-Rev. AL gernon Cropsey is on trial here before an Episcopal church court on the charge of preaching heresy. The clergyman in a sermon declared that Jesus was not of miraculous birth but was born the son of middle class par ents in the usual way. He asserted that the scriptural account of his birth in stable as the nominal son of poor carpenter, but really of super natural origin was wholly fictitious and had wrought the greatest misfortune to mankind.
 Roosevelt Wants to Be Senator
 Washington, D. C., April lS-Presi- dent Roosevelt has informed intimate
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Lundie Knocks Out Krant

Seattle, April IT, Bob Lundie knocked out Kid Krant in the third round of their fight at Pleasant Beach last night. Krant broke two bones Of his right hand in the first round The blow which put him out was a right swing to the jaw. He was outclassed by Lundie but made a game fight
 Gaus-Turner Fight Postponed
 Seattle, April r - The fight between Joe Cans and Rufe Turner is postponed until May 2.
 Ask Haste in Miners Trial
 Washington, D. C., April 17-Attor- uey Richardson, representing Mover,
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Another DaiIy for Fairbanks

Seattle. April + r.. It. Ward, owner of the Eatrhauks Sunday Times, |, in tHe city. H. purchased 30 lno- pypr machine ara says he vii. start al daily edition O. rue Times immediately uuuu hi-r.twu Co Fairbanks.
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Names COrbin Lieutenant- General

Washington, D. C., April l7-The president today sent the name of Major-Gcneral Henry C. Corbin to the senate to be lieutenant-general of the regular army to succeed General John |. Bates.
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Ask for Steamship Subsidies

Wa-urg-.r. n. N. Nnr. a N. ,a. steamship companies u. tn. |as.Hs coa,. ra rh. ocean carrying trade are mgfn- rhe na--ag. .. .n. ship subsidy mTL They a.,.ar. .ha, they will be compelled Co withdraw from Pacific commerce unless luo alu Is given be cause they are in competition with foreign ships which are subsidized.
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Washington, D. C., April l6-Gov, SwiucGord stated to friend just be- fore leaving Washington that he would not be a candidate for delegate to congress from Alaska, This con- tradictS the previous announcement that he would try for the place in the event of the bill becominga a law.
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Says GOrky Is an Anarchist

Washington, D. C., April l7-The Russian government informs the state department that Maxim Gorky is not a reformer' out a revolutionist and anar- chist Also that the woman accom- panyiag him is no his wife but Mme. Audreyia. a noted revolutionist, to whom Morosoff, a merchant prince of Moscow, recently gave Sl,5OO,OOO to be used in the revolutionary cause. She is also alleged to be an anarchist
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Hearst Flghts for rlayOraIty

New York, April l6-William Ran dolph Hearst instituted a quo war ranto proceeding today to test the right of Mayor Mcclellan to retain his onlce. The delay in bringing the action was Co await the decision of the courts on Hcarst's demand for a re-