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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-16
BRAZILIAN INCIDENT
DECLARED CLOSED

Washington. Nov. 16.-There Is no BRA
lillian incident" according 10 Amba ssador
Nabuco who arrived here today. Secre-
tary Root called at the embassy for the
purpose OF expressing the regrets OF this
government for the incident purporting TO
have occurred In New York yesterday.
The ambassador told him that he had
been merely presented with a paper con-
tanning a list OF questions. that he had
declined TO answer them and that was all
there was TO tho matter. lie therefore
said there was no complaint TO make.
immigration Commissioners Watchorn
OF the port OF New York today reported
to Acting Secretary Murray OF the depart
ment OF commerce and labor that tho
ships purser asked the usual questions, In
order 10 complete his manifest Appar-
emily the purser had not taken cognizance
OF Mr. Nabuco's rank and had treated
him as an allen, according TO the letter OF
the law.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-16
DISTINCT IMPROVEMENT
IN MERCANTILE CONDITIONS

New York, Nov. 16.-Despatches TO r. @.
Dun company indicate that business
continues 10 progress I'm the right direc-
tion and there is distinct Improvement in
mercantile collections. Trade at Boston
reflects prosperous conditions and all New
England centers report a large dlstribu-
tion OF seasonable merchandise. Textile
mills are sold well ahead and jewelry
manufacturers expect the best season on
record. Trade conditions at Worcester
were never more favorable. furniture fac
tories having orders for months ahead
and underwear factories are behind with
deliveries.
Bank clearings this week at all leading
cities in the United States were $3.034 09S.-
449 There is a small loss compared with
the same week of last year. due almost
wholly TO the loss in exchanges at New
York city.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-16
BAY STATE CHARITIES
conference ELECT OFFICERS

Worcester. Mass, Nov 16.-The Massa-
chusetts State Conference OF Charities
held It's closing sessions here today,
feature OF the day being tour of inspec-
tion TO the state reform school at West
boro in the afternoon. Officers elected
were:
Judge Charles A. DeCourcey, OF the
superior court. Lawrence, president; ;
Abraham G. Ratshesky, Boston, and DR.
j. T. Adams Pittshed. ce-presidents
Seymour II. Stone, Boston. secretary: :
Rev. Joseph G.. Anderson, Boston; Miss
NJ. j.. Birtwell, Cambridge; u. j. r.
Brackett, Boston: Rev. Clark Carter,
Lawrence: Miss Frances @. Curtis, Man
chester; Miss Alice l.. Higgins, Brooklne |,
Francis Morse Beverly; Miss Lotta S.
Rand Lynn; Bernard j. Rothwell. Bos-
ton; Rev. George NJ. Whipple. Salem:
Mrs. Eliza X. Whiting, Springfield; Miss
Helen A. Wood, Worcester, and Judge
Berry of Lynn, executive committee.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-16
NATIONAL GRANGE TO
CONSIDER LIFE INSURANCE

Denver Col, Nov. 1s.--The National
Grange convention was occupied most OF
the time today I'm conferring OF the sixth
and seventh degrees
Aaron Jones OF Indiana has been ap-
pointed chairman of special COMMITTEES
OF five members to consider the question
Of creating a life insurance system in
the grange and report at the next annual
meeting some feasible plan.
Ohio and Connecticut are the only
states bidding for the next convention.
The sentiment OF delegates seems to IA
vor Hartford. Conn.
Only one officer is TO be elected at this
meeting-a successor To former Gov. C. ].
Bell OF Vermont. who is a member OF the
executive committee. All other officers
hold over for another year
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-16
HELPLESS OLD
MAN FOUND IN
SORE DISTRESS

James McGovern. a well-known chsrac-
ter of the Federal Hill district. was found
lying in n helpless condition in the cellar
Of Patria Villas home at 272 Atwett's ave.
nue. last night by officer J. II. Hannifan
of the Fourth station.
At a glance the officer saw that the man
was In serious need of medical attention
and sent n hurried call for the ambulance: /:
and McGovern was taken to the hospital.
He has lost his hearing and the sight
OF one eye, and. being well on i'm years.
without home or friends, he Is daily ex-
posed TO the danger OF losing his life.
II Is likely that tho attention OF the
ONerseer OF the Poor will be called 90 the
case: and McGovern may be sent TO the
almshouse
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-16
FOR THE BIGGEST
TENEMENT HOUSE
IN THIS STATE

Inspector of Buildings Hopkins this af-
ternoon issued permit to c. Melaragno
for the erection Of the largest tenement
house in this state.
The building is to be erected on the
northerly side OF Lilly street and the con-
struction work will be commenced at
once.
There will be II tenements and two
stores In the building. which will be OF
brick material. II will be 44x57. and
four stories in height A brick wall will
divide the structure.
The contract for the erection OF the
building has been awarded TO Frank ID.
Mckendall; and the plans were drawn by
Architects Page e. Page.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-16
TWO MEN KILLED
In PISTOL DUEL
Masked San Francisco Robbers Attacked in Saloon They Held
Up BY ExPOceman no Kills One and Is Mortay Wounded
Two Onookers May Die and Third Seriously Injured

dead, two others dying and another seri-
ously injured as the result OF a pistol
duel last night in the attempted hold-up
Of saloon by two masked robbers
Shortly before midnight two men. with
handkerchiefs over their faces and re-
volvers In their hands entered the sa-
loon OF John O'Connell.
All the inmates complied with the order
TO hold up their hands except George
o'Connell. a retired police officer. who
drew his revolver and commenced shoot
ing. Seeing the gun fash In O'Connell's
hand, the two robbeds began firing at the
ex-policeman. and patrons OF the saloon
at almost the same moment. When the
smoke OF the battle cleared away. four
men were lying on the floor OF the sa-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-16

loon. three OF them dying and the fourth
seriously injured. O'Connell with two bull
lets I'm his chest stephen Lynchs shot
twice in the abdomen, Louis Delatour
with his Jaw torn away by a bullet, and
Michael Kennedy, shot IN the ear.
From the door a trail OF blood led across
the street. where was found one OF the
robbers. dead with two bullets In the
chest. The second robber escaped. The
dead man was identified by detectives as
Frank Burke, an ex-convict. O'Connell
died soon after being taken 10 the hos
pital.
Ii is said that Lynch and Delatour, both
laborers. cannot recover.
John Byrne was arrested early this
morning on suspicion. He answered the
description OF the second man engaged In
the hold-up A revolver with two empty
cartridges was found under his bed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-16
TO CHECK IMMIGRATION
BY FALSE REPRESENTATIONS

London, Nov. 16.--In consequence OF the
recent action OF certain agents in induc-
ing workmen TO emigrate TO Canada under
false representation that work was await
ing them there. whereas they were really
wanted TO take the place OF strikers, the
president OF the board OF trade. Mr.. Lloyd
George, In the house OF commons today
secured the adoption OF a new clause Cor
the merchants shipping bill providing that
anyone inducing emigration by false rep
resentations is liable 60 a fine OF $3.50 or
imprisonment at hard labor for three
months for each offence.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-16
DROWNED MEMS
BODIES ASHORE
At PT. JUDITH

Narragansett Pier r. l., Nov. 1s.-The
bodies OF the three seamen lost from the
lumber laden schooner Lugano, which
pounded to pieces on the rocks at Point
Judith last night came ashore on the sand
beach today.
The cargo of laths has been washed
ashore. and Capt. Barker OF the schooner
is now awaiting orders from the owners
before disposing OF them. The schooner is
a complete wreck. The bodies Of the three
r1en will be taken TO WEXFORD by Under
taker Slocum.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-16
GRIEVANCE COMMITTEES
STILL IN SESSION

New York, Nov. i6.-Grievance commit
tees OF tho Brotherhood OF Locomotive
Firemen aud the Brotherhood OF Locomo-
tive Engineers were still az the Broadway
Central hotel today awaiting the arrival
in this city OF Grand Master John J. Han
nahan OF the Firemen and the announce
ment 10 them OF the result Of the poll OF
the vote OF the Erie railroad firemen.
Committees OF the New York. New Ha-
ven and Hartford railroad were reported
to be In communication with officials OF
the company over the fall wage sched-
ule.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-16
new 0IRlGIBLE BALLOON
HAS SUCCESSFUL TRIAL

Nantes Sur Seine, France. Nov. 16-M.
Lebaudy's new dirigible balloon, La Pat
rie, constructed for the aerostatlc division
of the French army. had a successful trial
here today. The airshlp was manoeuvred
over the plain to Lavacourt and as far as
Bonnieres, 10 miles and back TO the start
ing point here, being aloft one hour and
nine minutes with five men I'm the car
War Minister Picquart was present. La
Patrie is constructed on the same general
plan as NJ. Lebaudy's previous airships.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-16
HEARST GAINED UP STATE

New York, Nov. 16--Complete official re-
turns from IS counties in the state show
that both the leading candidates for gov
ernor. Charles T. Hughes. Republican.
and Wiviam r. hearst. Democratic and
Independence league, ran ahead OF nearly
all their associates on the state ticket.
Mr.. Hughes led all his associates. Haau-
ser, the Democratic candidate for treas
urer. was the only man on the Democratic
ticket 10 run ahead OF Mr.. Hearst.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-16

How long shall a minority. which isn't
AZ all times responsible nor representative
In either wealth or morals. be permitted
10 rule the state?
This question is raised by the result Of
the recent election, at which the support
ers OF Col. Robert II L. Goddard. Demo
Gratis and Republicans. cast nearly three
fourths of the total vote and yet elected
less than two-fifths OF the representatives
I'm the general assembly
The following eight towns and cities
voted practically 10 send solid Demo-
cratic-Lincoln delegations TO the legisla-
ture.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-16
Idea Is To Stop Agitation For
the Time Being
viii Add About S800000OO PM Year to Pay Of 1,29600O
Employees. All Lines In the Country TO Follow Lead Of
the Pennsylvania SysIn According TO Report From Chicago

Chicago, Nov. l6.-The Record Herald
today says:
THE railroads OF the entire country
stand ready to accept the standard OF
wages set by the Pennsylvania and TO
grant their employees an increase OF 10
per cent In lieu of either demands. This
increase would affect more than 1895 600
employees and would aggregate about $780,,
100000 annually.
This sum the roads are ready 10 give
the large army Of employees, provided the
latter will accept 1t and cease for the time
being any further demands for increases
in all branches OF the railway service.
Several railway magnates have already
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-16

cided TO grant the increase IL the matter
can be arranged amicably with their en-
ployes.
The magnitude OF the concession TO labor
Is understood when II is stated that the
increase will amount to a dividend of near
Ia per cent. OF the capital stock OF the
entire railroad systems OF the country.
There has been no concerted action on
the part OF the railroads but the question
or the Increase In wages has been the
subject OF discussion in many meetings
which have been held among the Western
presidents and executive officials at Chi
cago and among the Eastern men at New
York.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-16
FOREIGNERS FAILED BY
LAUNCHING Of BATTLESHlP

Toxic. Nov. l6.-An extraordinary story
is current here OF bets having been laid by
foreigners in Yokohama against the sue
cessful launching OF the battleship SAT-
suma at Yokohama yesterday and OF at
tempts to make the launching n failure
About million yen Cs500.wO is said TO
have been wagered at odds of 10 2
against successful floating OF the war
ship and workmen, formerly OF Yokohama
are reported to have been bribed 70 place
impedments In the slip.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-16
TUBERCULOSIS CONGRESS

New York. Nov. ia discussion Of
state and municipal senstoria opened to-
days session OF the American congress
on tuberculosis
IL is reported that Or. +. f. Daniel OF
Austin. Tex. will retire as President
and Prof. w. " Brewer Of Yale will he
made president.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-16
Or. CRAPSEYS CASE TAKEN UP

New York. Nov. 16-The Episcopal
court OF review which has been listening
TO argument OF counsel In the appeal OF
the Rev. Or. Algornon s. Crapsey, rector
OF ST. Andrews church Of Rochester. y.
". from the decision OF the diocesan court
OF the western diocese OF New York that
he be suspended for alleged hereticil
teachings, met here today.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-16
OFFICIAL COUNT
MAY Be ENDED
THIS EVENING

The official count by the board OF can
vassers and registration will be finished
late this afternoon or tomorrow morning.
The boards count OF the Ninth ward
this morning gave Lippitt a gain of Ss and
Mccarthy gain OF eight over the
wardens count; and by the official count
Of the first three districts OF the Tenth
ward Lippitt loses one and Mccarthy
gains eight.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-16
MUNICIPAL COURT
November is. 1at

Before Sphinx. J)
Administrators appointed - Estate of
Charles j. Mccarthy.
Inventories accepted--Estate OF George
A. Littleheld. Anna NJ Butts. Edna n.
Winsiow.
Miscellancous--Estate OF Edna II. Win
slow. Pet. for sale OF personal estate.
granted. Estate OF John Fox Petition for
leave TO pay claims. granted. Estate OF
Ada @. Metcalf Pet. for sale OF personal
estate, granted.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-16

New York, Nov. le.-An increase Of 10
per cent. In the salaries OF employees now
receiving less than slo0' month was an.
nounced today by the directors OF the
National Express company. The increase
Is TO be given TO all employees who have
been I'm the service OF the company up-
wards OF one year without an Increase
In salary during the 70 months ending
Nov. rs, 1906
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-16
PRESIDENT To VIEW
THE CJlBERA CUT

Panama, Nov 16.-President Roosevelt,
who stopped at the Tivoli hotel last night.
started at o'clock this morning with
Mrs. Roosevelt TO make an examination
OF the Culbera cut. He will return to La
Boca at noon and make n trip TO Taboga.
Later the president will return to the ho-
tel. where he will receive the heads OF
the canal departments.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-16
GERMANY FEELS COST
Of so. AFRICA war

Berlin. Nov 16-1n the Reichstag to-
day supplementary budget amounting to
over sI3OO0oO was introduced to meet the
expenses Of the war In German Southwest
Africa, making S26.5O0000 for the fiscal
GEAR ending March 81, 1907
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-16
TERMINAL LAND DEAL

A deed was recorded at the city hall
this afternoon transferring lot OF land
on the easterly side OF Gano street from
Thomas T.. Hickey and wife 10 the Provi-
dence Terminal company. The land will
be USED In connection with the tunnel
project.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-16
RUSSIAN COLONEL IS
SENT TO PRISON

Moscow. Nov. 16.-Col. semanovslE,
commander Of the Rostoff Grenadiers,
has been sentenced 10 eight months i'm
prisonment for failure to suppress the
mutiny in his regiment in December 1906
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-16
CARRIED eY REPUBLICANS.

Twenty-eight towns and one city
Pop. Senator's. Reps.
.... - .-..N..-.. Isl. .s6ss rsp % rs
Per cent. OF popuia tion-Plus 81.
Per cent. OF assemblymen-Plus 81
Per cent. OF state tax-Plus "a.
Woonsocket sends one Republican by a
splurality OF two votes on the unofficial
returns. He represents not more than
one-fifth OF the population, or about 6439
persons, while the reform representative
in East Providence represents one-half of
that towns population, or nearly 1000
persons.
To avoid including fractions of towns or
cities, therefore. Woonsocket, for pur-
poses OF illustration, is represented in
the above table by five representatives,
while East Providence is excluded. The
omission. however. does not add to the
percentage the populations referred TO
bear TO the total population of the state,
which. according to Col Webbs census OF
1906. was 4s0,0s2
The Goddard men In the next general
assembly will represent towns and cities
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-16
SALESMAN TOOK
THREE HORSES
Of EMPLOYER

Frank Il. Waterman proprietor OF the
stable at $50 Fountain street, reported to
the police of the Fourth station that
John Paine. employed by him as a sales
man. came 20 the stable last evening and
drove off three horses, valued at $l25. S15
and 500 respectively.
A good description OF the man was
furnished: and later I'm the night officer
p j. Byrne OF the Second station arrest
ed the man for intoxication.
The horses were recovered at o'clock
this morning.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-16

Miss Caroline l.. worthen. for several
years teacher OF physical culture In the
Newport public schools. has resigned to
take a similar position In East Boston.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-16
SALARIES Of CLERKS
UNDER CONSIDERATION

The special city council committee ap-
pointed 30 regulate the salaries OF the
clerks I'm the city's employ. met at 4
O'Clock this afternoon.
The heads OF several OF the city depart
ments I'm which clerks are employed,
were present. and the committee pre-
pared To conclude it's work by drawing up
report TO be made 20 the city council.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-16
FIGHTING BOB
CALLS FOR 700
APPRENTICES

The biggest draft ever made upon the
naval training station at Newport has
been levied by Rear-Admiral Robley u.
Evans for his Atlantic fleet.
The navy department has called for zoo
frst-class naval apprentices, to he ready
for sea I'm a month.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-16
LOST HER GOOD TIME

Ada A. Foster reports 90 tho police OF
station FIVE that some time yesterday an
alarm clock was stolen from her home at
Tallman street
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-16
BURGLARS ROB BANK

Danville. III. Nov 1e.-Burglars entered
the Witherspoon bank at jamaica. IL
miles from here today, forced the door
end dynamited the safe, securing several
hundred dollars. They then made their
escape.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-16
MINORITY RULE
IN LEGISLATURE
CLEARLY SHOWN
Men Who Are For Goddard
Ought to Control

Represent 68 Per Cent. of Population and GO Per
Cent. of Wealth in the State, Yet WetmOre
Colt Men Have 81 Per Cent. of Votes In Grand
Committee, and Each of Nine Senators For God
dard Represents Nearly $4,000 Peope e, and
Brayton Senators But $3.50 Each.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-16

The city council committee on accounts
met this afternoon and audited accounts.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-16
CARRIED eY DEMOCRATS.


Per cent. OF populaUon-PluS 81.
Per cent. OF assemblymen-Plus IS.
Per cent. OF state taxes paid by these
66.
The Jasper news., 1906-06-12

. c Click former we'll known Jas.
per county school telcher vino has been
located at truita, Colo Tor ii year or so
g prep lriog to embark in the hardware
business at Green Hiver, L tab. az,sa
Rev L E Prlll and N issas Oma Webb
Elsie Boucher ana Ethlyn Thomson are
attending the District Epwoita L'a!le
convention at Neosho this W elk. ,.xGase
-,.--aLS.,p
a big yellow dog appuared sat the
home Old. w. Boucher this morning
which acted as though it might be ma
Severa! parties got after it with guns
aud managed TO kill it after chasing it
down rs far AS Pussnm creak.
The Jasper news., 1906-06-12

/ ! Bytes wna agrccably surprised by
the arr.vel Of his ,ister Mrs Holder from
Denver, Colo last week. Tpetn mes,.
ing was uansaIIy happy from the fact
that lhey had not met before for 40
years. Al h%r Sister Mrs Davis
from Webb City is also visiting Mr..
Byres and he is looking for visit from
still another sister from Indiana. Mrs.
Hclder will spen the summer here.
The sworn staten mt OF the m mlnufac-
turers protects you from opiates in Ken
nedy's Laxatixe and Honey and Tar.
the cough syrup that drives he cold out
of your system. Sc Id byj X Schooler.
a. l.. M.Ctwlpy wao is making
things interesting IN political line in
Jasper coanty by hts candidacy for the
office of Proaecijing Attorney, filled
the pulpit at the VI, e. Chnrch, South,
in this City last Sunday night. .reach-
ing good sermon on the subject of
"Rastoratun fJf ;hA BtcHsljd"r.'
Try our Brick Ice Cream for
Suppers, Socia!s, etc. 1t goes
farther than any other kind.
J. w. Boucher s. Son.
We w'nt your trade MA ityou will
give it TO us, we will gnarantee suits
faction as to price, quality ard treat
mpnt, ctll lock over our stocl; and get
prices before blying. The west yard
| Dlckason--G Goodman Lumber Co.
The Jasper news., 1906-06-12
Here and There

A0IG auQ luSIo
Fcrest Chandler was Joplin visitor
Tuesday.
Buy your neckwear at Joyce ard Lee
Go to the Jasper Racket for Fine dishes
Maple Syrup. 35c per quart at STRAIT
tons.
MIR. aud Mrs. Frank Rathbun were
down from Lamar this week.
Get Thoroughbred Hat of Joyce &
Lee.
Plenty of Tin Fruit Cans at Bayne,
& Sons.
Ward & Hackst shipped car of hogs
to Webb City yesterday.
Get hats. mems and boys at The New
York Racket.
Add TO 46 to your "Phone Card, it
calls DR. Chesters' office.
Miss Paula Goettsch of Carthage is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. DIR. Knott this
week.
Go to Joyce and Lee for your straw
hat. Any kind.
Get your notions at i he New York
Racket.
Social at Mrs Myres' dining hall June
90 rb 2 Presbyterian Ladies.
Fresh clean geoceries, candies, cigars,
and tobacco at Strattons.
Buy summer weight union suits of
Joyce and Lee.
Remember and come to Mrs. Myres'
dining hall June % aud eat ice cream
and cake served by Pres. Ladies.
Butter and eggs taken in trade at
highest market price, at Strattons.
Oh Hackett has moved into the Peed
property on Maiden Lane, and James
( Thomsou is moving into the Campbell
property just vacated by Mr. Hackett
Eight loaves of bread for - cents at
Boucher a1d Sons.
w II Hagar and family spent Sunday
in Carthage.
Your eyes tested and Glasses fitted by
the Latest Instruments satisfaction
Guaranteed, Hall q Wells.
j N Squier was called oSilver Creek
Sunday by a telegram announcing the
death of his brothers. wfo
Get your Enamel ware at The New
. York Racket.
Ira Buerge of Carthage is visiting his
cousin Allen Peterson this week.
; Get your double roasting pans at The
New York Racket.
Eight loaves Of bread for % cents at
Boucher and Sons.
Mr and Mrs ] r Bowers and three
children visited relatives in Carthage
Sopdsy.
Get your duck selsseope5 and sF'it
cases at The New Y0k Racket,