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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31
CLERKS At THE
CITY HALL ARE
WRATHY AGAIN

The city hall employees. who for years
,have enjoyed n Saturday half holiday
7are again stirred up today by another
Ithreat made by Alderman Dunn, who
ftalks about cutting them from their
,privileges in retaliation for the decision
,of the city solicitor that an eight-hour
'day cannot be granted TO the city la
borers.
Il When that decision was first given, the
alderman threatened TO resort TO the
tcourts 10 take away the half holiday
ifr6m the city hall employees, a course
tthat was vigorously condemned by the
'llabor organizations, whom he professed
Ito represent; but for some reason he
abandoned the idea.
. At yesterdays session OF the council
'committee Il was voted on Alderman
'Dunn's suggestion. 10 ask the city So
llicitor to prepare q petition to the legis-
'lature asking for the eight-hour day.
Though such action is held 10 be beyond
THE province Of the committee and thus
Ito further the scheme OF the Republican
machine TO use this eight hour day propo-
sition as means Of corraling the labor
'vote.
j This was followed by a renewal Of AL
derman Dunn's original threat TO do
things to the city hall emI-oyes who en-
Ijoy the half-holiday on Saturdays; and
! ne intimated that he might seek an in
junction against closing the city hall at
1noon on the last day OF the week.
As a result the employees In the hall
are again intensely indignant. while the
representative labor leaders vigorously
, ,repudiate the suggestion. saying that
4 they will I'm their own way secure that
which they desire. and In the meantime
have no wish 20 deprive any city em-
fployes Of privileges long enjoyed and
20 which they feel that they are thor
oughly entitled by every consideration
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31

A hack dashing wildly through Dor
rance street from the Union station, the
horses running in mad fright. at noon to-
day. when the streets were crowded with
people. caused intense excitement: and
when a woman standing on Weybosset
street, near the corner OF Dorrance, wa s
Knocked down and fell under the feet OF
the animals, the excitement was intensi-
fed as the report spread that she had
been killed.
This, however, was false as the wom-
an was apparently unharmed, unless she
received some bruises and a shock to the
nerves 1t is believed. however. that she
suffered nothing more serious than fright
Bystanders rushed at once to her res
cue, and she was taken into the parlors
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31
FIRE IN PLANNING MILL
CAUSES $4,000 LOSS

Buffalo, n. Y. July 31.--The plant Of
the Montgomery Bros. q company's
planning mill and box factory on Court
street was partially burned today caus-
ing a loss estimated at $4,000. The
Pierce Automobile company occupied the
top floor, where they manufactured the
wooden frames for their cars.
They estimate their loss at 100000. The
other occupants were the Cypher Incuba-
tor company and the Niagara Laundry.
Montgomery Bros loss is estimated a,
$4,000. the Cypher company at $4,000 and
the Niagara Laundry 5000, partially COW
cred by insurance.
Lieut.. GeoIge Storm and Fireman
George Hartnett were slightly injured by
the slipping OF a ladder.
Fred O'Brien. the night watchman, has
not been seen since turning I'm the alarm.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31
LUTHER MOVES
ON BOW-WOWS

As a result OF numerous complaints that
citizens have been bitten by dogs be-
lieved TO have the rabies, Chairman VII
liam III. Luther of the police commission
today directed Chief OF Police Matthews
to issue an order that should go a long
way toward quieting popular apprehen-
sion and wiping out the nuisance.
Chairman Luther had long conference
with Dog officer H. A. Dean. and then
told the chief TO direct the patrolmen 10
keep track OF stray. unlicensed dogs and
to cooperate in every way possible with
the dog officer. so that the stray animals,
which may be menace TO public safety.
can be dealt with promptly and effective
ly.
AS the law reads now. any citizen has
the right to kill any dog he may find in
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31
BRISTOL BR|STLED WITH
SHOTGUNS AT MIDNIGHT

Residents OF the southern part OF Bris-
tol were thrown into excitement early
this morning. when man attempted to
burglarize the summer residence Of Miss
Louise Lawless.
Soon after midnight Miss Kate
OMeara. a maid employed in the Law
less household. was suddenly awakened
and discovered a man I'm her room. She
shrieked at the top OF her voice. end her
cries awoke Mas Iawless. who occupies
an adjoining room
The would-be burglar was evidently
scared, and made his escape. through a
bath room window. by which way he
had gained entrance 20 the house.
For over an hour the neighbors search
cd the darkened streets. armed with
shotguns and revolvers. In a vain effort
20 locate the intruder.
Standing against fence which sur
rounds the Lawlees house, they found a
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31
TRANSATLANTIC ms. co.
"WELCRES" ON FRISCO CLAIMS

San Francisco. July 31.-The Trans
Atlantic Fire Insurance company OF
Hamburg Germany has refused to pay
San Francisco insurance claims approx
mating s4.00O,0o0. The following state
ment was given out
THE Trans Atlantic Insurance com
pany denies liability upon the ground
that the losses arose from an overwhelm-
ing catastrophe, due to n visitation Of
Providence for indemnity against the
consequences Of which the policy never
was intended TO provide and does not
provide. Moreover the attitude Of the
reinsuring companies at home compels
the Transatlantic to assume this posi-
tion"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31

I'VE must confess some surprise at the
reckless. cross-my heart manner in which
Chairman Bixby. Alderman Funny Bill
Reynolds. Clerk OF Committees Hayden
and others are endeavoring TO hold the
lid down on their work in connection
with the $4,000 robbery of the taxpayers
of Providence. the amount the light COM
mittee secretly arranged to pay the Wells
bach company IN excess OF what the
committee knew at the time, from offi-
cial records, the Welsbach people were
doing the same work for I'm other cities,
where competition is both permitted and
very properly encoueaged.
Chairman Bixby is quoted as saying:
In test with the Welsbach and several
other lights, at Worcester, this mans
light was included and II was found to be
inferior. we are informed
THE value and reliability OF this state
ment can be fully appreciated when is
understood that the company never had
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31

womans bicycle. and nearby n derby
hat. both OF which were believed TO be
long 10 the robber.
The police were at once notified and
orders were given 10 arrest any suspic-
ious person.
This noon one OF the patroimen brought
a man 20 the station. whom the police
regard as likely TO prove the man want
ed: and they are holding him for fur
thcr investigation.
Although there were many valuable
lying about the 1.awless residence, the
intruder evidently did not have time 10
get hold OF anything before he was
frightened away.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31

a lamp OF any kind. sample or otherwise,
in the city OF Worcester.
This reckless laying OF his neck on
the choppirg-block. even In the panicky
state that manifestly has seized Chair
man Bixby with the exposure OF his dou-
ble-dealing and trickery. must come as a
jarrine surprise and disappointment 10
the most ardent public apologist for the
official corruption that has been uncov-
cred as a result OF the bungling work OF
the light committee and it's chairman.
LAS TO your position in the matter, we
note that you have decided TO surround
yourself with the mantle Of silence. the
common refuge OF the public official who
finds IL inconvenient or impossible to sat
.sfactorily explain questionable acts.
Good, gentle, obedient mayor! lnvalua-
BILE 10 a gang OF grafters! Manifestly an
asset balanced by the losses OF the tax
payers!
Continued on page Ten)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31
Mutineers Secure Control Of
Sveaborg Garrison
lIsmen Joined Revolt But Infantry Stood By the Car and
Was Terribly Punished in the Fierce Fighting That Followed.
Another Outbreak at Skaiudden Where tho Soldiers Made
Prisoners Of Their Officers and Elected Their Own Leaders.
Torpedo Boat Destroyer GOmbards Barracks

Stockholm Sweden July GIT is reported that mutiny
broke midnight the fortress of Sveaborg Finland The
wounded said to have been sent to
Helsngfors
dispatch from Hengfors that the ar
lerymen joined the Sveaborg muneers but that the infantry
The artillery trained guns on the loyal troops
500 of whom killed wounded
II is stated that large part in the hands OF
the mutineers
ANOTHER REVOLT.
An outbreak occurred this morning Skaudden The
officers and the soldiers elected leaders
One killed The Russian torpedo boadestroyer FINN
is bombarding barracks and the muneers.
London, July 3!-A dispatch to news agency from
ors Finland portion of the at Sveaborg
Finland mutnied nigh and that long and sangunary
struggle place between the muneers and the loyal troops
in which the in which the former said to have
been it added in
of the fortress Many killed wounded during the hght
ing. - 49,, c. eu..;.
dispatch from Helsingfors says that hee hghtng
Sveaborg Up midday 600 men have oeen
ked or wounded Warships bombardng the fortress
The inhabitants of Helsngors in of panic.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31

the public highway without a collar suit
ably inscribed with the owners name and
a license number
A dog cannot be chased from the pub
lie highway and taken from any persons s
yard; but if the animal Is unlicensed and
has been harbored over 30 days. suit can
be brought against the person who har-
bored the animal.
I'VE want the public notified to keep
all dogs. pets or otherwise. under proper
control or the dog officer will get Them"
said Chairman Luther today.
The dog officer In doing his duty can
have no respect for persons He has re-
ceived his instructions and intends to
carry them out: and In doing so he and
every officer who assists him will have
the heartiest cooperation and backing OF
the police department"
Continued on page Ten.)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31

The American Street Lamp and Supply company of New
York has contributed another illuminating letter the lively but
has opened the
award of for lighting the Webach
company.
The efuon lengthy and Mayor Dyer is the
recipient OF the billet doux which he is pleasantly informed
that he is good gentle, obedent mayor invaluable gang
of grafers.
The American Street Lighting company OF Baltimore which
claims be independent also threatens through
local attorneys the validity of the award OF the
lighting the Wesbach company
The lively portions of the New York companys letter
follows
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31
ROCKEFELLER ARRIVES At CLEVELAND

Cleveland. July S1.-Mr. and Mrs. John
d. Rockefeller arrived here today on the
Lake Shore limited. They were driven
directly 10 Forest Hill. their suburban
home.
Mr.. Rockefeller greeted the newspaper
men who had gathered at the Union sta
tion most cordially. He said he was glad
to get back to his old home.
"Our stay in Cleveland" said Mr..
Rockefeller will last until the autumn,
| hope: until our usual time for going
east I'm October
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31
MATHER OPPOSES MAKING
EXCEPTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS

London, July a.-Sir william Mather. a
very high authority on technical educa-
tion, appeared before the house OF lords
committee on insurance companies to-
day, and declared himself TO be opposed
10 making any exceptional arrangements
for British policyholders I'm American
companies.
II was. he considered most desirable
that nothing should be done to cause
Americans to believe that the British
themselves
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31
ALABAMA AND
ILLINOIS IN
A COLLISION

A collision between the battleships Ala
bama and Illinois OF the second division
OF Admiral Evans Atlantic battleshp
fleet In a thick fog near Newport last
night was reported today by Rear-Admi-
raj Charles II. Davis.
The squadron was making for the har-
Dor during the thick weather when the
Alabama under command OF Capt. Sam
uel II. Comfy. crashed into tho Illinois,
commanded by Capt. Godfried Blocklin-
ger.
The other vessels constituting the
second division. the Indiana and Iowa,
stood by: but their assistance was not
needed.
The report states that neither ship was
injured below the water-lne.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31

The infantry from the Skatudden bar
racks, which stands on the sea front in
Helsingfors were Immediately ordered
out. Two torpedo vessels lying at anchor
age of the city thereupon opened with
their rapid firing guns against the bar
racks, shooting over the heads OF the
people gathered upon the shore front and
causing a tremendous panic
Continued on page SKI
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31
BABE WITH BULLET WOUND
THROUGH BODY WILL RECOVER

Washington. Pa. July 31.-The funer.
ais OF the three members OF Samuel
Pearce's family shot down by the young
negro Elmer Dempster. on Sunday even
ing will he held this afternoon. There
will be services at the Miller's Run
church. and the mother and two children
will then be laid in the came grave.
Robert Edward Pearce. 3 years old. the
sole survivor OF the negro's murderous
acts, Is expected 10 recover. Although n
bullet was sent through his body. II is
now thought that the wound Is not fatal.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31

, Dunn OF being a wilful deceiver OF his
constituents. When the aldermen and
councilmen from Ward have been asked
why they did not once in while regis
ter good old-fashioned Democratic AL
derman Mccarthy kick In the city coun-
ell against the city hall gang, the reply
always has been that the only way TO
get anything for the ward was to keep
quiet
They have got something at last.
They have the contagious hospital which
Ward 10 positively refused TO permit
within its boundaries.
What l can't get around is, why no
one ever suggested locating this hospital
I'm the Elmwood section OF the city. or in
Candidate for Ma yor- TO be Balch's ward"
Continued on Page Ten)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31
BOX 23 RUMG
AND THE FIRE
ObEYS WELL

At noon today an alarm was sounded
from box for fire in the plumbing
shop OF ID. +. Holmes at 43 Washington
street.
The blaze was said TO be due To boy
who was sent into the cellar for supplies
with lighted candle. which set fire to
a bundle OF oakum. The shop was filed
with dense smoke: but the flames were
soon extlnguished
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31
MILITARY SCHOOL AT
MT. GRETNA DOWN TO BUSINESS

Mount Gretna, Pa, July 3l.-The mill
tary school OF instruction al camp
Roosevelt got down TO hard work today.
According 10 the order OF Gen. Grant.
three provisional brigades were formed
OF nearly all the troops In the camp.
The troops had field work 20 do In the
morning hours. and the afternoon was
devoted to study. Not one feature Of
actual campaign work viii be over
looked
This evening the Officers will assemble
I'm a large tent near headquarters for in
struction
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31
Mr.. CLEVELAND IS FISHING
IN BUzZARD'S BAY

Buzzards Bay. Mass. July H.-Former
President Grover Cleveland. who arrived
here last night on the yacht Oneida with
former Commodore f. c. Benedict Of the
Corinthian Yacht club. spent today In
fishing.
He expected TO remain here over to-
morrow. Mr.. Clevelands summer home.
Gray Gables, has been let for the season
10 Mrs. Judge Lockwood Monroe OF Chi
cago. and Mrs. Aylward. friend OF Mrs.
cleveland
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31
GRAND JURY INQUIRIES INTO
GRAFT IN CONTRACT WORK

Boston. July 31.--George Phillips. q
former deputy superintendent OF sewers
I'm this city during the administration
was examined today before the special
session OF the grand jury In connec-
tlon with the charges OF graft In the
contract work on the Fenway. Dis
trict John II. Moran conducted the ex-
animation personally
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31
POLICY HOLDERS EXECUTIVE
Committee MEETING AT n. Y,

New York July 31.-The executive COM
mittee OF the international policy holders
committee met In this city today. to con-
slider names 10 be placed upon policy
holders ticket for trustees % The Mutual
Life Insurance company and the New
York Life Insurance company.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31
LOST ITS AMMUNITION

The cannon and cannon balls were re-
moved from the Soldiers and Sailors
monument this morning. preparatory TO
it's being relocated. The statues will be
taken down tomorrow.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31
MR.. GARLAND SLIGHTLY IMPROVED

Hanover. Mass. July 31.-A very slight
Improvement was reported today from
the bedside Of James a Garland. who Is
critically III at the home Of Dr. l.. Yer
non Briggs. The patients temperature
vas 1895 and his pulse l26
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31
COURT JEFFERSON MOONLIGHT

The annual moonlight excursion Of
court Jefferson. No. 3s. r. OF A.. TO New
port and return. will be held on the
steamer Favorite on Thursday evening
Music and dancing, will be provided.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31
BRASS COMPANY ASSIGNED

The Globe Brass Foundry on Wayne
street made an assignment yesterday af-
ternoon 10 W. 8. Todd. a real estate
dealer OF 30 weybosset street.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31

Wonder If Alderman Is
Dead or Sleeping

Constituents Speculate on Where he Was At When
They Were Discussing the Gossip 7 hat Pest House
Prize Package Was Coming to Their Section, of
Which Fact the Alderman, With All His Pull
With the Ring, Processes Now to Have Been
AIarmingIy Ignorant
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31
LOVE LETTERS
TO THE MAYOR
Lighting Company Says He's Invaluable to
City Hall Grafters.

Also Tells Him He Is Good, Gentle Mayor and In
cidentalIy Sheds More Illumination on Its Opinion
of Alderman Reynolds and Chairman e. nerIe
Bxby Who Gave New Contract to the WeIsbach
Company.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-05-04
ILLS OF HORSES.
Congress to Furnish Means to Fight
Disease of Horses.

Washington, May Horse breeders
and farmers in the northwest will be in
terested in an amendment to the agricul-
tural appropriation bill that was passed
in the house today 1t provides an ap-
preparation of $1,000 to be used under
the direction of the secretary of agricul-
ture at the Minnesota experiment sta
ton in making Investigations of conta-
gious and infectious diseases of horses
Complaints have come from many of
the northwestern states, notably Wiscon-
sin, Minnesota, parts of the Dakotas and
Iowa, of the spread of hemorrhagic sep
ticema and cerebro meningitis. The mat
ter was brought to the attention of the
house committee on agriculture by Rep
resentative Davis of Minnesota and was
referred to Secretary Wilson, who urged
that an appropriation be made for the
purpose of finding remedies for the dis
eases named.
The amendment provides that diseased
animals shall be supplied by farmers
and that experiments shall be made in
the veterinary ishrdletaoichmrdycm
experiment station.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-05-04
Rev. EdsaIl Confirms a Class
at st. Johns Episcopal.
TALKS TO THE MEMS CLUB.
Tells that Body 81 ai..ionsrIiy Con-
ferance which Is to Be Held in
Minneapolis.

From Thursdays Daily.
Bishop Edsall confirmed large class
at st. John's Episcopal church last
evening, after which he delivered an able
and thoughtful sermon. The bishop was
assisted i'm the ceremonies by the rector
Rev. A. f. Fillmore and Rector Knowl-
ton of the st. James parish The church
was crowded.
Following the services, the Mems club
held a meeting in the rectory and was
favored with pleasing address by
Bishop Edsall, who stated that during
the year the number of combinations
have increased over previous years and
much interest was manifested in the
work of the church. He felt gratified
over results that have been obtained in
Mankato and elsewhere. The bishop
talked Interestingly of the missionary
conference that is to be held in Min
neapolis during October. Many bish
ops and prominent church dignitaries
will be in attendance, besides lawmer
and lavwomen. 1t is to be one of the
greatest gatherings in the history of the
Episcopal church in the northwest. As
the conference will last over Sunday
it is proposed to hold massmeetins
in the Auditorium on the afternoon q
that day More than fifteen bishops
$50 clergymen and the choir, together
with students from Seabury will occu
by seats on the stage, making an i'm
posing appearance. During the past few
years the Episcopal church has renewed
its interest in missionary work an'
large amount of money have been col
lected for that beneficial labor. Bis
hop EdsalTs remarks were we'll received
| Rev. Knowton related some of tn
early day incidents of his priesthood il
this section.
Bishop Edsall told the story of how
he built up the Episcopal church in
North Dakota town by travelling through
a blizzard in order to confirm a elias
of young people. 1t was hazardou
journey, but it must be accomplished
The Lord was on his side. The bishO
is not only fine speaker, a man o
signal ability, but is possessed of larg
heart, kind disposition and is genia
and companionable. He is held in tn
highest esteem by his people. He ha
created profound interest and enthus
iasm in church work everywhere.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-05-04
NO HUMOR IN 1T.
Some Heartiess Person Steals Horse
and Leaves 1t Out All Night.


A horse and buggy owned by Rudie
Rolofson was hitched in front of A. J..
Busch & Sons store last night between
eleven and twelve o'clock, when some
unknown party took the rig and drove
around. Mr.. Rolofson supposed the rig
stolen and reported the matter to the
police, and all parties spent the remain
der of the night searching for it, and
Mr. Rolofson took trip to st. Peter.
At 1880 o'clock this morning the rig
was found tied on South Fifth street,
opposite the normal school, the horse
wet and shivering with the cold. 1t is
not known who took the rig, but if the
party who did it is located he will un-
doubtedly be punished in way that
will teach him more respect for other
peoples property and more humanity
for dumb beasts. .
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-05-04
STERLING CENTER WEDDING
Miss Eva Williams Becomes the
Bride Of George Cjunl.
From Thursdays Daily

rTOT lnuTSUdy 5 DdlIN.
A quiet wedding took place at high
noon last Wednesday at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. c. E. Williams, when their
daughter Elva was united in marriage
to George Gjuul of Ruthton, Mimi, Rev.
Erwin of Amboy officiating. The bride
was charmingly attired in white silk
batieste. The groom wore conventional
black The bride is well and favorably
known here having lived in Sterling
Center the greater part of her life. The
groom is popular in Decoria township
where he was born and brought up. The
couple left on the afternoon train fol
Ruthton where Mr. Gjuul is agent fol
lumber company.
Miss Ida Leroy spent Sunday will
Miss Mary Fiske
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Will Curry, 8
baby boy.
The little girl of A. X. Olson is very
| i'll.
| The dance ut the hall last Friday
evening was well attended.
| Mrs. Rebbecca Ellis and daughter Gas
sic were seriously injured by the fall
ing of the stirway in the barn.
Mrs. S. w. Parks of Amboy is visit
! ing her son, E.sW. Parks. -