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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-29
ENGLAND SUFFERS
DAMAGE FROM A
FIERCE STORM

London, June 29.--Most Of the arrange
ments for the pubic observance of King
Edwards birthday were cancelled today
on account OF a rain storm OF tropical Sc
verify which visited this country during
the early hours OF the morning. over two
inches of rain fell I'm London In eight
hours, constituting a record
Many districts were flooded. people were
driven out OF their homes, the under
ground railroads were inundated and traf-
fic was stopped.
In some Of the suburbs OF this city the
streets were impossible TO pedestrians
and the imprisoned occupants OF the
flooded houses were rescued by fremen In
boats. The king ordered the cancella-
tlon Of tho ceremonies OF trooping the
colors In tho Horse Guards parade and
abandoned the review or troops at Alder
shot and elsewhere.
The usual rainbow dressings" OF the
warships at the naval ports were mostly
countermanded.
A great amount OF damage was caused
by the storm in the agricultural dis
tricts
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-29
PROCTOR FOUND
GUILTY BYJURY Of
EMbEzzLEMEN7

Boston. Juno 29.-Robert G. Proctor. for
mer secretary TO Senator Henry Cabot
Lodge was found guilty OF larceny by the
jury In the superior court In the sealed
verdict which was returned last night and
which was opened at today's session OF
the court.
He was charged with the larceny of s225
from John G.. Bestgen OF Quincy, who al
legged that he paid the amount as n con-
tribution to the Republican campaign
fund In 1904. giving II to Proctor In con-
nection with an alleged promise TO secure
for Bestgen an appointment as consm.
Sentence was deferred
The case has attracted considerable at
tention because OF the fact that several
prominent Republicans in Massa chusetts
were called as witnesses. The trial began
last Wednesday and about 30 witnesses
were called, including almost the entire
membership OF the Republican state COM
mittee Of 1904
The testimony given by these witnesses
was that they had no recollection OF hav-
ing received money from Proctor. Testify
ing for himself Proctor said that he had
received money from Bestgen in 1905 and
that he turned the amount over to some
one at Republican headquarters but could
not state to whom he had given II. -
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-29
JOHNSTON WILL
SWING INTO LINE

Democrats and Independents in the
town OF Johnston are talking very en-
Enthusiastically OF the bright prospects OF
capturing not only the town council, but
also the legislative representation next
fall.
From all accounts only a little horse
sense need be exercised in order to bring
about fusion that will sweep everything
before it.
Tonight there will be a big registration
rally at Thornton, close to the office OF
the town clerk, which will be kept open
until o'clock for the accommodation of
voters.
The meeting Will be addressed by Ed
ward NJ. Sullivaneof Cranston, forer secre-
tary OF the Democratic state central COM
mittee. and James II. Williams. the we'll
known attorney and entertaining cam
paign speaker.
A prominent Democratic leader in John
ston said today: There has been no time
In the history OF the state when tho pros
poets for popular victory were 20 bright
ticularly 10 my town than II does TO many
other sections.
There is a very large independent ele-
ment in Johnston; and when II can fuse
with the Democrats there. the coalition
oan win against the best efforts OF the
Republicans. We elected the president OF
the town council last year, and would
have elected Independents to the legisla-
ture had 10 not been for their failure 10
appreciate their position and pledge them
selves 20 carry out the wishes OF the peo-
pie.
"The Democrats also have made some
mistawes; but both sides now recognize
that the most cordial cooperation and
most earnest and intelligent efforts are
necessary TO the states redemption, and
that Johnston will surely DO her share II
they get together.
"The only test of candidates fitness
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-29
WOMAN CLIMBER PASSES
NIGHT ON 4 MOUNTAIN TOP

Lake Placid. N, Y. June 2a.-After a
search lasting all Wednesday night and
throughout yesterday forenoon, DIR. j..
d. Merrill. a prominent woman physician
OF Chicago, was found yesterday by
Charles Martin. a local guide. on the
summit OF Mt. whiteface, where she
passed the night.
In company with Miss ]. L. Thurber Of
Boston, with whom she Is tramping
through the Adirondacks. DIR. Merrill
Wednesday left the Lakeside Inn in this
village. planning TO climb the mountain.
go down TO the other side and reach the
village OF Washington before nightfall.
Where the trail divides into two parts
half way up the mountain. the women
became confused, one taking one way
and one the other branch. Miss Warner
became frightened and made her way
back TO the boat landing.
Searching parties at once set out from
the village 10 locate Dr. Merrill. and IT
was not until about noon yesterday that
she was found on the summit OF the
mountain. where she had passed the
night beneath the shelter OF a friendly
ledge. The woman was assisted back to
the village suffering from exposure and
the terrible nervous strain.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-29

for representing US in the legislature next
year will be this question: VIII you
pledge yourself 10 vote for Col. Goddard
for United States senator7' With such a
pledge we know there will be TO oppor-
tunity for Brayton TO get in his work and
the cause the people will be furthered.
I'VE have striven 10 impress upon both
Democrats and Independents the fact
that this is the time OF all times for them
10 get together for the common good
I'VE have such newspaper support az
we have never had before The News
Democrat is magnihcently seconding all
the efforts that are put forth 10 bring
about needed reforms. and even the Jour-
nal and Bulletin are doing some good
work TO the same end, whereas last year,
when we came within a few votes of win.
ming, we had the opposition OF all three
newspapers and lacked unity even amons
ourselvea"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-29
ANOTHER ALLEGED
F|REbUG TAKEN
INTO CUSTODY

Detective Henry made another arrest
this morning In connection with the fire.
bug case In Pawtucket, and IL Is now be-
lievcd that the two men who were seen 20
run out OF the burning store on Dast ave-
nue. last Tuesday night are behind the
bars.
1t appears that when the lawyer. Max
Cohen who appeared for Kempler In the
district court this morning, left bis client
he was followed by Mr.. Peacock, through
whose insurance agency the store was in
sured for $1,000 little later Cohen went
TO the place kept by A. J. Roberts on
Exchange street, and there he Joined
Philip Lofcher, who was one OF the two
men who were supposed TO be the owners
OF the store
Mr.. Peacock notified Detective Henry
and that officer went at once TO the place
and arrested Lofcher and he is now at the
police station.
James E Brennan, agent for the Arnold
block appeared at the station In a few
minutes and identified the man under ar
rest as the one who was known as Lofcher.
The latter. however, refused absolutely TO
do any talking 20 anyone. He was asked
a number OF questions. but all he would
answer that whatever Kempler said he
would agree 10. Inasmuch as Kempler
has from the very first refused TO say
anything. this information amounts TO
nothing.
However, II would seem that the police
assisted by Mr.. Peacock have done a good
job in making these arrests so quickly.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-29
REV. WOO[LEY'S
CONDITION IS
VERY CRITICAL

Rev. Joseph ]. Woolley, pastor OF the
Park Place Congregational church. un-
derwent an operation for appendicitis at
the city hospital in Holyoke yesterday
afternoon. For several days II has been
known that the condition OF Rev. Mr..
Woolley was very serious, but reports
which were received from the sick room
were at times encouraging.
Yesterday IL was announced that after
q consultation OF physicians IL had been
decided that an operation was necessary
and II was stated that II would be per-
formed today. A later despatch brought
the Information that Il had been deemed
unwise TO put IL off ard that the sick man
would be put on the operating table during
the afternoon.
A telegram last evening stated that the
operation had been performed at the hos
pital by DIR. Richardson. an eminent ply
sician and surgeon OF Boston. 1t was said
that II was highly satisfactory and that
the surgeon felt that the chances for re-
covery were excellent.
This morning another despatch was re-
ceived and the news was not so encourag-
ing. During the night Rev. Mr.. Woolley
had chill and IL was found that there
were other complications which rendered
his chances OF recovery doubtful.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-29
ON
MEAT INSPECTION
AGAIN A FAILURE

Washington. June 2s.-When the con-
ferees on the agricultural bill met today
the house representatives announced that
under the Instructions voted by the house
they would be compelled TO insist upon
the house provision in regard 20 meat in
spection without compromise OF any kind.
The senate conferees stood out for the
compromise proposition offered by sena-
tor Proctor to divide the expense OF In
spection between the packers and the gov
ernment. by retaining the So, 100000 appro-
priation. but taxing cattle five cents and
swine. sheep and goats three cents a head.
which would result in revenues of about
81 SOC, 900 annually.
The conference broke up at 1l:15 o'clock
Senator Proctor announced that. he would
ask the senate for instructions.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-29

Despite the strenuous advice given 70
the police captains on Wednesday last by
Commissioner William II. Luther. who
warned them that they would be held
strictly responsible for conditions in their
districts, with particular reference 10 the
illegal sale OF liquors in drug stores
third-class hotels and boarding houses,
the lid Is not yet on as tightly as the po-
lice commissioners demand that IL shall
be.
Some OF the places which have been ly-
ing low like "Brer Possum." have opened
up boldly recently apparently having been
convinced by the boards action nearly
whitewashing Chief Matthews that they
had little 10 fear
That there will be a day OF reckonine
for them, and that II Is not far Off. Is
shown by the unexampled activity OF al
least two police captains OF the seven "a
whom Commissioner Luther talked.
They have sworn out q number OF war
rants for nuisance and other cases. which
will soon be served; and the offenders
will be prosecuted to the limit.
In several districts there Is practically
no cause for complaint; but the captains
even In these districts. are on the qui
vive, and are prepared 10 swoop down up.
on any members OF the submerged" who
are driven out OF other districts and seek
refuge in the quieter jurisdictions.
One police captain. who acknowledges
that there are quite a number OF places OF
shady reputation in his district said to-
day:
'I have my eyes wide open: and the
commissioners order has given me a free
hand. Apparently, they mean business;
and they will see that I mean business
too.
1T will be up TO those higher up within
a few days 10 see that the cases l shall
bring are prosecuted There have been
spasms OF alleged reform before tins; pu,
they have resulted In more harm than
good. believe the city can be made much
cleaner than II is. thought ! do not ad-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-29
MILK MAN HILL ALONE
is SHUT FROM LICENSE

With the exception OF William II. Hill,
all the members OF the Providence Milk
Car association whose licenses were not
previously granted were recommended to
the board OF aldermen this noon by In
spector Of Milk Walter o. Scott and were
granted.
All the members OF the association.
except Mr.. Hill, have individually and
as a body promised Inspector Scott that
they would comply with the law reQuir-
ing milkmen TO wash their cans before
sending them to be refilled.
Inspector Scott said this morning that
he had heard from several persons that
Mr.. Hill did not intend to obey the law;
and unless he promises TO do so he will
not have his license renewed.
AT the board meeting this noon In
.ector Scott recommended 142 licenses.
including those for the stations where
pure milk may be obtained for babies,
making a total OF 400 licenses issued
About so members last evening attend
ed the meeting OF the Providence Milk
Dealers association in Labor temple.
No general action In connection with
the laws requiring milk dealers 10 seal
all milk vessels was taken. although
there was much discussion and a motion
was made that the members Of the asso-
citation refuse to seal their vessels.
The meeting was called to order by
Chairman +. ]. Newman at s:15. Charles
Reed, who was appointed at the last
meeting as committee to obtain At
torney John W. Hogan's advice as 10 the
action Of the association. reported that
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-29
MURDERER THAW'S
PLEA, NOT GUILTY.
Shaver Of Stanford White Formally Analgnsd On Indictment
Remanded Without Bail to Await Trial. Emotional Insanity
Will Be His Ddencs and Mrs. Thaw VIII Testify In His b.
half His Counsel Determined to Bring Out the Whole story
Of Whites Life and His Relations With Evelyn AIsblt BE-
fore ThaW Made Her His wife

that Thaw had been accustomed, TOT
more than two years, 10 carry reVoivcI
About two years ago accordlng 10 eN,.
ed by thugs while out late one night anu
since that time has carried weapon.
Thaws action in telernoning Anthony
Comstock yesterday aroused much inter-
est Mr.. Comstock in an interview Is
quoted as saying that he is willing to ap,,
pear for the defense II called upon and
give evidence as TO Whites conduct;
About a year and half ago. said
Mr. Comstock, "Thaw came 10 me and
complained about Whites actions. AFTER
his marriage he came to me many times.
He saw me again about two weeks before
the murder.
"As 10 Thaw's purpose in furnishing
me with this evidence against White !
sincerely believe II was prompted by the
purest motives. l do not mean that Ihaw
thought White should be murdered, but
that he should be taken out OF the COM
munity bl legal processes and put In pris-
on. Thaw seemed 10 have an awful
weight upon his heart when he visited me
but / was unable 10 fathom II and ne
never volunteered any information on the
subject.
ron the strength OF his information and
from that received in anonymous letters.
which corroborated Thaws statements. I
endeavored to get at the truth with a
view 10 securing conviction, IL possible.
'sBut when Il came TO preparing a case
against White many difficulties confront
ed me. The result was that had no sub
stantial evidence to offer In legal action
which would make conviction certain. My
Ill success in not bringing White 10 trial
seemed 20 depress Thaw. AS to whether
believe this depression caused Thaw 10
commit the murder do not care 90 say"
The strain OF yesterdays proceedings
seriously affected Mrs Thaw. She had
hardly reached her apartments when she
tainted and II was necessary for a ply
Continued on page Six.)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-29

Mr.. Hogan said to do nothing and not
10 seal the bottles. The report was ac-
cepted and ordered placed on file.
A motion was then made that the asso-
citation follow Attorney Hogan,s- advice
and not seal their bottles; and this
caused considerable discussion.
Samuel +. Darling said that II such
action was taken II would mean that the
association openly defed the law; and,
although he thought the sealing law was
inequitable. he believed that the associa-
ton should fight the law in a legitimate
way. He was supported by other mem
bers; and the motion was lost
An executive committee. consisting OF
Chairman +. ]. Newman. Secretary
George T. Chambers and Samuel f.
Darling was appointed.
A motion was made to exclude re-
porters from the meetings; but this met
with much opposition from members. who
were OF the opinion that they should keep
nothing from the public. and II was de-
feated.
One OF the members OF the association
said that he had consulted Attorney Rich
ard w Comstock about the sealing law,
and Mr.. Comstock advised him 10 have
his bottles sealed. but to refuse TO pay for
them. on the ground that the charge was
unconstitutional.
The association then adjourned until
a week from Saturday night.
After the meeting there was much
discussion about raising the price OF
milk to eight cents per quart. II seemed
TO fbe the general opinion that the price
would be raised TO eight cents next sum-
mer. but not before then.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-29
T0RR|D WAVE
AFFL|CTS AND
KILLS At CHICAGO

Chicago, June 29.-Death and pros
tration followed the burning rays OF
the hottest day OF the year, the ther-
mometer registering 93 degrees in the
United States Observatory and touch
ing 9S in the street
No Lake breeze tempered the scorch-
ing heat, and the intense humidity add
ed TO the torture OF the thousands who
were forced TO work in the crowded
down town and factory districts dur
ing the hours when the mercury was at
It's height.
Four persons were fatally stricken
and Ia others were hurried TO hospi-
OF saving their lives.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-29

New York, June 29-An announcement
that the defense will make emotional
Insanity the basis for It's fight for uhe
release OF Harry X. Thaw, in jail indict-
ed for the murder OF Stanford Wnite' set
at rest speculation on this point TO-DAY.
Justifable homicide and the straight
plea OF insanity had been suggested as a
line OF defense. but Thaw himself MADE
the insanity move impossible by his re-
fusai 70 consider IL and by declining TO
allow. alienists TO question him.
Ii Hin not be claimed that the young
man rs insane now. Such plea would
mean a sentence 10 the asylum TOT crihi-
inal insane at Mattewan.
This new limo means a trial and IL tho
plea OF emotional insanity Is Justihed'
Thaw will be a free man. The defence,
II has also been announced, plans 10
bring out the whole story or Whtes nfe'
OF his relations with Evelyn Nesbit before
she married Thaw and OF his subsequent
action. which the defense claims, annoyed
Mrs. Thaw and goaded the husband on 20
the shooting.
District Attorney Jerome. who Is on his
vacation. left Cape breton yesterday for
New York. The arraignment or Thaw TO-
day in the court OF special sessions Is SIM
ply for the purpose OF receiving the pris-
oner's plea OF mot guilty" and Mr.. Je-
rome's return. II is expected, will hurry
the actual trial. II is suggested today that
the district attorney may personally con-
duct the prosecution.
Mrs. Thaw will be a witness for her
husand at the trial -,
all she knows. She fully. realizes that IN
doing so she will subject herself 70
searching cross-examination: Ihat InaW
bought a revolver TO kill White or that
the killing was premeditated, Will be de-
MED. The defense is prepared TO prove
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-29
RAGING MOTOR
BOATS SEEN OFF
VINEYARD HAVEN

Vineyard Haven. Mass. June 2e.-In-
coming vessels report that six Of the IL
motor boats which started at $50 o'clock
last night in the race OF the KnickerboclkeS
Boat club OF New York from Marblehead
to the former city. passed this harbor
between o'clock and half-past this
morning. The two leading boats were
having grand struggle. there being
apparently but few feet difference be-
tween them.
From distance II looked az II No Z.
Unome. owned by Alfred r. Lincoln OF
bingham was ahead with a boat believed
to be No. 10, owned by Eben Stevens OF
Boston, pressing close behind. These two
passed at about o'clock ana In the
next half hour four others whose numbers
could not be made out followed.
None Of the other little craft could be
seen and IL is not known whether these
boats are the leaders or not. The early
morning conditions were not favorable. A
heavy thunderstorm was followed by
stiff southwest gale which moderated latd
in the day.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-29
RED CROSS AGENT
SELLS BLANKETS,
POCKETS MONEY

San Francisco, June 2o.-Accused OF
selling large quantities OF blankets and
superintendent OF Red Cross relief sta
ton No. l at Golden Gate Park, and
George Bryant, engineer at the Childrens'
playground in the park. who It Is alleged.
aided and abetted Clark, were arrested
by detectives yesterday
The police say that they learned OF the
alleged peculations through A. Sugger-
man. While a refugee in the park, Sug-
german made the acquaintance OF Bry-
ant and after Suggerman had resumed
business, II is alleged Bryant called upon
him and said he could sell him a guam
tity OF new government blankets.
Bryant said he could deliver him 400,
and II the price offered was satisfactory
1t would lead to a delivery of 500 pairs
a week.
Suggerman told the police, who set a
trap for the man. The police secured 400
blankets, which will be held as evidence.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-29

moving wagon drawn by three white
horses. and the crowd from the Tenth
ward coming on special electric cars.
The Democratic club OF the Third ward
last night practically brought to close
its earnest campaign for registration.
Shortly after o'clock a concert was
given IN the square at the junction OF
Douglas and Gladstone avenues by
Reeves American band, which attracted
a large crowd. The band was In a large
party wagon displaying signs calling at
tention TO the fact that registration will
close tomorrow night
After the concert the wagon and band
started on a tour OF the ward and for
mer Councimen Giblin and Raftery were
serenaded at their homes and then taken
on the trip.
Continued on page Seven.)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-29
CITY PROGRAM
FOR THE FOURTH
SETTLED TODAY

The city council committee on the
Fourth OF July celebration met this
morning at the city hall and decided
upon the official program as follows:
Concert by Fay's band in park opposite
the normal school between 10 and IL a.
M; balloon ascension by Prof Allen at
Roger Williams Park at IL a. m; con-
certs In various parks at p. m; concert
in Roger williams Park by Fay's band
in afternoon: Paine's fireworks at Roger
Williams Park at p. m; CONCERT IN
Roger williams Park at s p. m.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-29
BOGUS NAVAL OFFICER
PUNISHED FOR FRAUD

Salem, Mass, June 2e-John M Shew,
who was arrested here last night after
posing for some time as a naval officer,
today pleaded guilty in the district court
to defrauding the Essex house, where no
had been staying. Judge Sears sentenced
him 70 three months In Jail.
The case OF Silas Boyes, a local ice
dealer, who has been charged with giving
short weight did not come up today, an
agreement having been reached TO post
pone the arraignment until after July L
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-29
KELLEY DRANK
PARIS GREEN AND
DIED IN WOODS

Mendon, Mass, June 2s.-An attempt at
suicide last night and subsequent dis
appearance from his homo resulted In the
death OF William Kelley, whose body was
found in the woods a quarter of a mile
from his home today
Last night Kelley started TO drink some
paris green, when his brother knocked
the bottle from his hand. Kelley already
had drank sufficient, however. to render
him half insane
He ran from the house and disappeared.
An all-night search was made, but II was
not until this morning that his body was
found. He was 20 years old and was en-
ployed at a mill in Hopedale. Despond-
ency over ill-health Is supposed to have
led him to kill himself.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-29
SUES FOR $4,000

Abram Healey. through his father,
Thomas Healey OF Pawtuckst. has
brought suit against the K. Jenckes
Manufacturing company TO recover
10000 for personal injuries by de-
fective apparatus. Young Henley was
working about milling machine in
defendants establishment on May 31st,
1905, when his sleeve was caught and
his hand and arm was drawn around
a circular saw and so badly cut that
they are useless.
Dubois a Dubois are attorneys for
plaintiff