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formaIity of plans or specifications, went to
work and put up the structures. shaping
them as he proceeded, with the result as
shown by ''Shirt-tail row"
These buildings were at one time known
as "the fort" according to former Lieut..
Vernon of the police force. That was dur
ing the civil war and the old Washington
canal. on its way to BuZzard point, sWashed
It's muddy waters almost up to the very
dcorways of the little frame houses. Their
occupants then embraced some of the worst
characters that ever infested this city.
There were deserters. bounty jumpers,
thieves, thugs and others of similar fix.
At that period in the history of this mu
nicipality South Washington was known az
the Island" because of the fact that 1t
was surrounded by water-the Potomac
river on the south and the canal the
north.
Free fights and disorders were of FREE
quent occurrence in those days in Shirt
tail row. or the Fort" In order to reach
the buildings the police had to embark on
boats or scows, and thus cross the raging
caral" as the old-timers termed the moi
some stream. While approaching in their
craft the rowdies in front of the Fort
were wont TO lombard the officers with
bricks and other projectiles. In one or two
instances the approaching policemen were
fired on with guns and pistols and several
of them were wounded. veteran patrol
was Familiarity known as Pap" Clements,
crossed the canal alone one day during the
civil war, and single-handed he attempted
to take into custody about fifty red-trou-
sered zouaves who had made a raid on the
row and had seriously assaulted several of
the habitues men and women.
Blood was flowing freely when Police
man Clements landed from his little sklff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-25

investigators, referred in one Of his written
reports, it is said. to the little edifice as "a
large cracker box, originally intended for
human habitation." and the appellation
stuck to the shanty for all time. Ancther
version is that a raid was male on the
place by a provost guard during the war in
the sixties TO capture several deserters
from the army who had been hiding there,
and that as the commander marched hts
guard into the vicinity OF the little building
he sang out:
Double time. men! Surround that house
that looks like cracker box
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-25

The denizens Of the locality heard the
command shouted in a loud tore and at
once the edifice was chrstened the cracker
box
1t has become an axiom in police circles
that the quaint little house has been the OBJ
jective Of more police raids than any other
building in the District When Lieut. John
c. Daley was at the height of his raiding in
South Washington, at the time he gained
the sobriquet of 1.-The fighting sergeant
there was scarcely a week that did not wit
ness police descent on the cracker box Z"
The statement OF the officers made in court
that the prisoners at the bar We're captured
IN the Louise" alley resort was always
sufficient TO procure for them a good long
term down on the farm, where they ex-
changed their rags for what they termed
"a striped lawn tennis suit
1t was also a saying that the cracker
box changed tenants with every rising and
setting of the sun, that the police, by
making frequent raids. were sure 10 catch
in their drag-net men and women " lfte
and colored, who were wanted somewhere
to answer for some offense against the law
Thus 1t was that Inc place became a YER
liable propagatng spot for the workhouse
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The zouaves, who were armed with sword
bayonets, turned fiercely and attacked him.
Clements was a plucky man. and by WELD
ing his long hickory cane with one hand
and holding his revolver in the other he
managed to hold his own until he was rein
forced by other policemen and constable5,
and then about twenty-five of the soldiers
were taken to the old central guardhouse,
on Louisiana avenue between 9th and 10th
streets, where they were treated to the
''ducking cure This consisted Of placing
them in barred cells and turning the water
from a large hose upon them until they
were nearly drowned and begged for mercy
1t also resulted In thoroughly SOLDERING
them.
OF late years "Shirt-tail row" has been
occupied by respectable people, who have
redeemed the place from its old-time repu-
tation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-25

When Lieut.. Daley OF the police force
was making the raids In South Washington
several years ago which made him noted
as a "speakeasy' and disorderly- house
smasher one of the toughest propositions
he encountered was an ancient frame struc-
ture on G street between LIST and I'd streets
sc uthwest, which was known as THE Bar
racks" 1t was saying that the building
in question was raided by Daley more
times than he had fingers and toes" He
took from its hooks and crannies all man
ner of lawbreakers, from soiled and ragged
yegs to housebreakers Many quiet crap
game was suddenly broken up by the rapid
descent upon the players of the fighting
sergeant and his blue-clad raiders, and
''speakeasies galore were put out of bust
ness there by the same strenuous means
The little one-story building at the cor
ner of Maryland avenue and Sd street
southwest, which presents such striking
contrast to some of the tall and magnln-
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MY DEAR joint infer from
III your letter Just received. which
Is more distinguished by its
a, brevity than its lucidity, that
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-20
WELL KNOWN PRINTER
DIE0 SUDDENLY TO-DAY

Charles Williams, assistant foreman
in the News composing room, died sui-
denly at 5.30 this morning.
He had been in III health for yea.
but was apparently in his usual con-
dition yesterday and had been workiu ug
steadily for several months
He had been living at the home Of
his sister. Mrs. James Morris OF Nick
erson street, Pawtucket.
Medical aid was hurriedly summoned
this morning but death occurred be-
fore arrival OF the physician.
Mr.. Williams was about 2S years
old and had been printer about eignt
years. at one time being member OF
the firm OF Williams & F'risker. wev-
bosset street He served his time
with j. A. & II. a. Reed when that
firm was located on Custom Hodse
street.
He is survived by his parents. a sis-
ter and brother, who reside IN Paw
tucket.
Deceased was very popular with his
fellow employees and well known In
printing-clrGles-a capable Mock
man OF estimable character He was
a member Of Providence Typrograpni-
cal union. the Providence Tent OF Ma
cabees. and of Enterprise lodge. /.
q. o. +.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-20
FEAR THAT U. S. TREASURER
AND DEPUTY ARE DEAD

Washington, April 20.--The treasury
department has so far failed to locate
the assistant treasurer or deputy ar
San Francisco and grave fears are en-
tertained that they have lost their
lives. The only person connected with
the sub-treasury who has been heard
from is j. NJ. Mcclure. an assistant
bookkeeper. He has wired Secretary
Shaw from Oakland under yetcrday's
date as follows.
"Sub-treasury burned yesterday at
ternoon. Under difficulty reached
wreck of building this morning Vaults
appear intact. Found no guards. FL
nally communicated with Gen F'uns-
ton and secured detail OF one company
OF soldiers. Unable to locate assist
ant treasurer and therefore acted on
Mint building and vaults safe. Please
arrange with secretary OF war
for military protection TO treasury
vults"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-20
WHERE To SEND FUNDS
FOR RELIEF Of SUFFERERS

Washington, April 2.-Assistant secre-
tary Charles Hallam Keep of the treasury
department, and treasurer OF the National
Red Cross association, today received
check for 5000 from President Roosevelt
as a contribution 10 the relief OF the
earthquake and fire sufferers at San Fran.
cisco
Inquiries from all part. OF the United
States reached the American Red cross
as TO where contributions for the relief
OF n\Franciscans may be sent Funds
may be sent either TO Mr.. Keep. direct,
or TO any of the following state treasur-
ers:
Connecticut - Thomas Hooker, New
Haven.
Maine-Frederic r. Boothby. Portland.
sachusetts-Gardlner NJ. Lane. Bos-
ton.
Rhode Island-Edward Aborn Greene.
Providence
Vermont-Clayton l.. Alexander. Bur
lington
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-20
FORCED AGAIN
TO SUBMIT To
POPULAR WILL
Corporation Influences Had Albert A. Baker Beaten at the
Outset, But Aroused Public Sentiment Became Over
whemhng, and Walter B. Vincent Has Withdrawn as a
Candidate for City SoIicIlorship.

The result was a popular backing for
Mr.. Baker such as few men have re-
ceived; and IL was evident on Wednes-
day that nothing could stay the tide OF
public sentiment that demanded his elec-
tion. and which, had be been defeated.
would have made the political future OF
n good many men at city hall look like
30 cents after the next election.
Mr.. Vincent, In explaining his with
drawal, says that he consented 10 enter
the contest only on consideration OF the
fact that there was 70 be no personal
solicitation upon his part.
According TO HIS view, he thought the
contest was 20 be a perfectly friendly
one and one that any citizen who was
hted TO assume the office might carry
on.
He asserted that since his name was
brought before the public he has be-
come convinced that there is a growing
sentiment among the profession and in
the city az large that he Is trying 10 oust
man who should have the place, and
accordingly he has declined TO enter the
contest
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-20
LEGAL NOTICES.
THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.
STATE BOARD OF
PUBLIC ROADS
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed proposals for the construction OF
a section Of State highway In the town OF
Glocester, about 1920 feet In length;
section OF State highway In the town or
Smithheld, about 1920 feet IN length; a
section of State highway I'm the town or
East Providence, about $500 feet in lengthi
a section of state highway in the town of
Johnston, about $500 feet In length; sec.
tion OF State highway In the towns or
I'm length; a section OF State highway In
the town OF Burrillville, 1000 feet in
length; a section OF state highway In the
towns OF Coventry and West Greenwich;
about 1850 feet in length; section OF
Kingstown. about 1885 feet in length: a
Narragansett. 61Oo feet In length; a sec
ton OF state highway In the town OF
Portsmouth. 1920 feet In length; a sec
tlon OF State highway in the town OF Lit
lie Compton. 1850 feet in length; n sec
ton of State highway In the town OF Ttv-
erton about $3.50 feet I'm length: section
OF state highway i'm the towns OF Wester-
X and Chsrlestown. about 1920 feet IN
Board OF Public Roads at It's office, State
H2gff Is2y9enGs Sp II l. j. qs sS at az Which
time and place they VIII be publicly open
ed and read.
furnished by the Board.
No bids will be received unless accom-
panied by a certified check for the sum of
5000, payable TO the state Of Rhode Island:
any and all bids. and TO give preference to
towns or cities in accordance with section
No 8 OF chapter eS2 OF the Public Laws.
plans, specifications and drawings may
be examined at the office OF the State
Board OF Public Roads at the state
House. Providence, r. J.. on aud after
WEDNESDAY 18th day OF April. 1906.
every week day, between the hours Of 10
a. m. and 3 p. m, excepting Saturdays
and holidays. .
ROBERT b. TREAT
FREDERICK II. PERKINS,
WILLIAM C. PECKHAM
JOHN r. RICHMOND.
state Board Of Public Roads.
apre-15t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-20

Once more. corporation influences have
been forced TO bow TO the strength OF
popular sentiment.
And Albert A. Baker will be elected TO
succeed the late Francis Colwell as city
solicitor.
Walter Il Vincent, whose candidacy was
promoted by corporation influences power
ful at the city hall and state house, but
which have several times before been
compelled 10 submit 10 the will OF the
people, announces his retirement from the
race.
II is known 20 be n fact. so cleverly
were the plans laid 10 place Mr. Vim
cent In the city Sollcltorship. that Mr..
Baker was already beaten TO a star'dsuli
when Mr.. Vincent's candidacy was an
nounced
Mr. Bakers friends, however. both
among the members Of the bar and In the
business community. bestirred them
Eelves quickly; and public sentiment be-
came thoroughly aroused as soon as the.
character OF the influences behind Mr..
Vincent became known.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-20
SECRETARY METCALF STARTS
FOR STRICKEN SAN FRANCISCO

Washington April 20.--President Roose-
Welt and members OF his cabinet today
devoted the greater parth OF their semi,
weekly session TO discussion OF tho ca
hmity which has befallen san Francis
co.
II was decided that Secretary Metcalf.
who is a resident OF Oakland. Cal, should
proceed at once TO the stricken city as "A
representative OF the National govern
ment. Secretary Metcalf will leave for
San Francisco this afternoon. lie will
consult with the governor OF California
and the municipal authorities OF San
Francisco and advise the National admin
istration II anything can be done 90 al
leviatc the distress there
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-20
SUNDAY NIGHT BENEFIT
AT THE OPERA HOUSE

Through the courtesy Of Col. Felix r.
Wendelschaefer, who has kindly donated
the Providence opera house and attend
ants for the occasion. the O'Gorman com
pany will give a benefit for the San Fran
cisco sufferers next Sunday evening at s
O'Clock
Wel-known artists have volunteered
thtir services and an interesting program
rs assured Everyone Is invited to aid
The entire proceeds will be devoted TO this
worthy cause
The hrst of many well-known artists to
volunteer their services for the occasion
was Alden !. Dilenback. the Providence
magician, and the American Band and
others quickly followed. so that the enter
unusually attractive
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-20
GARFIELD INDIANS" HAD
THEIR WAY LAST NIGHT

Enterprise Lodge. knights OF Pythias
had for their guests last evening Garfield
Lodge Of Wanskuck, headed ~ Chancel-
lor COMMANDER Hoyle. the visitors being
welcomed by Chancellor Hardman
An tffort was made TO spend n part on
the evening to speeches, but the Garfield
boys. who are sometimes called I'm
dians." wanted songs. and songs IL was:
The famous "He VIII" committee from
Garfield took possession OF the lodge room
and dun cares was banished
number OF the officers OF tho Grand
Lodge were present and during the even
ing refreshments were served.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-20
HARTMAN PUTS RAILROAD
AND STEAMERS AT SERVICE

chicago April DE H. Hartman
passed through Chicago today on his
special train for San Francisco. leaving
over the Chicago and Northwestern roed.
lie said that all the Hartman lines and
all the steamship interests which ne con
trolls will be placed at the service OF san
Francisco. lie added:
n have ordered the collection and i'm
mediate sending of supplies from Los
Angeles. Sacramento, Oakland and other
points
'All other shipments OF whatever char
acter that may be given to the Hartman n
lines for transportation 90 San Francisco
will. OF course. be handled without charge
OF any kind
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-20
SCHEDULES SHOW S155,3O3
LIABILITIES; $4,000 ASSETS

Boston April A.-Liabilitles OF $l55, ,303,
all unsecured and assets Of $4,000, are
shown In the schedule filed today i'm the
United States district court by the II.
p. Cummings company, builders. who
We're petitioned into bankruptcy by credi-
tors on March q.
The business OF the corporation is now
I'm the hands OF Arthur r. Burr, who was
appointed by Judge Dodge as receiver i'm
bankruptcy. OF the assets scheduled
$4,000 Is set down as due on open accounts
on contracts, and the rest is for ma
chincry and tools. The creditors include
Pratt ~ Forrest OF Lawrence. the Ware
National bank of Ware. Pitman & Brown
OF Salem, and several local concerns.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-20
SCOTTISH CLANSMEN
DANCED TIME AWAY

Clan Cameron OF the order OF Scottish
Clans gave masked ball last evening in
Music hal. which proved very successful
The committee consisted OF William
Ralston chairman: Chief DR. william T.
Wilson. Alexander McMurtie, Robert
GreYe and John Mcdonald. These consti-
tuted the floor committee: William Rails
ton, James McNair, Thomas MacKay and
J. ID. Andews. The general committee was
composed OF ID. r. Darlington. ]. D.
Craig. James Shaw. James Malcolm, u. p.
Craig. Robert Malcolm. Peter Herbertson
and w w Mckenzie
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-20
RUSSIAN STEAMER WRECKED

Colombo Ceylon. April 20.-The Russlan n
volunteer fleet steamer kazan. bount from
Odessa for Nladivostok TO bring home
troops. is ashore on "a reef near this port
aud "a is expected will be y total wreck
The crew of the kazan were brought
herr
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-20
MAYOR OF GLOUCESTER, MASS,
PLEDGES $1,000 CONTRIBUTION

Gloucester Mass April 2O.-Mavor
George w Macdonald today sent
telegram 20 Mayor Schmitz or san
Frncisco pledging al least $1,000 Tor tire
relief fund 4 mass meeting viii pe
held tomorrow night 90 make dehni.e
plans FOR giving further assistance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-20

Mr. and Mrs. william p chaplin accom-
panied bv their daughter. Miss chaplin.
have Just returned from two months
sojourn I'm Florida.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-20

vIOUUL tects them from steam -nt Ne
sHr nd r-eveDts glazing. For sals bY
AkOWN BkOs ~,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-20
PAWTUXET VALLEY
Ell Bennett Returns from
Soldiers HOme--NeW Mil
Opens D0OIs-k Filthy Hole

Eli Bennett. a blind resident OF Hope,
who has been for some weeks an inmate
OF the Soldiers home at Bristol. is visit
Ing at his home In Hope on a five days
furlough Mr. Bennett became III last
winter and for several days his mind was
unbalanced. He opened the door OF the
little shanty in which he makes his home
and discharged an old musket which he
kept loaded in the corner The neighbors
became afraid TO pass the house and the
matter was brought to the attention OF
Deputy Sheriff IL. A. Rounds. who kept
Mr.. Bennett In the police station until ar
rangements could be made 10 place him in
the Soldiers home, where he has since
been. Yesterday William Jenkins. a
brother OF Zephniah Jenkins, OF Hope,
came with Mr. Bennett to see that ne ar
rived home safely Mr. Bennett went TO
his home last night where he will spend
hAs furlough. lie seems quite rational and
probably may be given an extended fur
Tough.
MILL OPENS ITS DOORS
The old Carpenter planlng mill. near the
Centrevlle station has been reopened and
a force OF men has been at work for the
past few days. The company that former
ly operated the plant failed about a year
ago. and the property was sold at auction
to Jacob Glegg of Phenlx Charles A.
Carpenter has obtained n years lease OF
H. ana a quantity OF lumber has been
brought 10 the mill recently. new
boiler and engine have been placed I'm
commission and at the factory at present
eight men are employed. Packing cases
are 10 be turned out.
NOTES
The funeral services OF Mrs. Philip Nc
CURE OF Crompton. who died at her home
I'm that place Wednesday evening after n
brief illness, will be held Saturday morn
ing from st. Mary's church.
This evening and tomorrow evening the
IS. Peter and Pauls Temperance society
VIII hold bazaar at Temperance hall al
Clyde. Booths OF very attractive designs
have been arranged and dancink will be
enjoyed each evening. On Saturday night
a bean supper will be served
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-20
1.-THE NEW LINE. -
NEW YORK, NEW HAVEN q HART.
FORD RAILROAD.

10 local and through train service may be
obtained at Providence station and sta
tions below.
Train cervIrs from, proufdence
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-20
WANTED AT ONCE

RELIABLE BOY TO deliver newspape-
route IN ARLINGTON: also Boy with
Bicycle 10 deliver route In EDGEWOOD
Apply at News Office.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-20

WANTED--CHASERS ON JEW bl'hh
Apply at once. T. w. Foster q Bro. Co..
100 Richmond street. alf-u
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-20
Daily Wants
HELP WANTED-MALE.

lc. per word first insertion: &c. repeat
lwk. Sc. per word: ygks &c. per woro'
swks. &c. per word. irao. sc. per word
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-20

RELIABLE BOY TO DELIVER News
paper route on Elmwood Ave; also boy
with bicycle to delive route in Edgewoou'
Apply al News Office.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-20
AHappy Husband

Is he who gets this dessert for dinner. Any
housewife can prepare il in 10 minutes with
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-12-03
NIPISSING GUARANTEE.
GUGGENHEIM DEMAND REFUSED
BY THE VENDORS.

They said the Government Of ontario Had
Pronounced the Title Perfect Steps
May BE Take by Large Holders 10
Protect the Price OF the stock.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-12-03
JAP WAR SCARE IN FRANCE.
Paris Newspaper FOresees Attempt TO Grab
IndO-China -Pithy Jap Comment.
Special Cable Despltch 10 THE SUN.

Special Cable DeSpltch 10 IHE SUN.
PARIS, Dec. 2.-Ld Presse devotes two
columns this evening to an inquiry into the
probabilities of a Japanese American war,
with an interview which Is interesting,
If not wholly convincing.
The writer visited the American En-
hassy, where he found the officials r~etieent,
merely expressing the belief that the actual
conditions were greatly exaggerated IN the
current reports. On leaving the embassy
the writer encountered a man whom he
Describes as a compatriot Of President
Roosevelt, a well informed diplomat
accredited to a neighboring Power and a
friend of France.
This diplomat, according 10 In Presse,
explained that the present situation was
as interesting to France as u the United
States. He said that Japan had menaced
France before, but gave preference to
Russia. Japan had her batteries ready
TO attack and take Indo-China. This
was deniNd, but it must not be forgotten
that the denials were merely diplomatic.
France should look out. An armed con-
fict between the Occident and Orient was
inevitable. II was only a question of time.
A Japanese-American war. however, was
not TO be expected for the moment as the
possible causes are likely to be submitted
TO the American Supreme Court. President
Roosevelt would naturally do all he could
to cause treaties TO be respected.
The present conflict would die out, and
the difficulties would be smoothed over for
the time being, but the day was coming
when France OF the United States would
havea bone TO pick with the empire of the
Mikado. Indo-China was strongly coveted
by japan. When she decided to ravish
that colony France would have difficulty
in defending 1t.
The writer subsequently went to the
Japanese Embassy, where he was told that
Japan had great confidence in Washington
and that the yellow peril was a dream