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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-26
POLICEMAN SHOT
AND CAPTURED
HIS ASSA|LAhT

New York, Dec. 26.--After a desperate
fight in which he was pounded over tho
head until he was all but unconscious,
James =. Gleason, policeman. today
chased John Walsh several blocks and
brought him down with bullet Just as
the fugitive was about 20 enter the Hotel
st. Regis
Walsh is employed as an elevator man
In the fashionable hosiery. He is now In
a hospital with serious wound in his
thigh. When he RECEIVERS, he will have 10
face a charge OF felonious assault upon
Policeman Gleason. who is at home on
sick leave nursing his badly battered
head.
Gleason encountered Walsh and three
other men on Third avenue, near SD
street One OF the men was helplessly In
toxicated, the others were trying 10 get
him 10 go home. After watching the ef-
forts OF the three for a time Gleason step
ped In and placed the intoxicated man un-
der arrest. The others protested but Glea-
son was determined TO take the drunken
man away and paid no attention until
one OF the men seized his night stick and
began 10 rain blows upon his head.
Half "A dozen blows sent the officer to
the ground and as he rolled over and
reached for his revolver the three men
took TO their heels. Gleason started In
pursuit of Walsh. who. he declared had
struck him, threatening TO shoot unless he
surrendered The officer was gaining rap
idly when Walsh darted into the servants
entrance at the St Regis. Fearing that
his man was going TO get away Gleason
fired and Walsh went down In n he-S.
He was not ready 10 give up, however.
and he was oyerpowered only after a des-
perate struggle in which Gleason was as
sisted by another policeman who had
heard the shot and gone TO his assistance.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-26

At the weekly roll off at Gofrs bowling
alleys on First street. last evening
Charles Turner was high man with a score
OF l07; John Lymun second. with 1o4: John
Lamb third with 102. and william Hogan
fourth with go This evening there will be
a special game between the team OF the
local camp OF Modern Woodmen of
America and the East Providence club Of
the City league.
FOUND ON THE RAILROAD TRACKS.
Adam Morrison, who some time ago was
before Judge Bliss on charge of non
support was found In an intoxicated con-
dillon on the tracks OF the Consolidated
road yesterday, and this morning was
fined s. and costs, which he could not pay
80 he was sent TO tho state farm.
MINOR MENTION.
A young man. who was too full to tell
his name. was picked up by Patrolman
Taegart this morning. When searched at
tho station Chief Adams found four war
raEted pint bottles filled with whisked
slowed away in his pockets.
The business men in the square report
that the Christmas trade was the most
satisfactory In years. Yesterday the lead
ing liquor dealers, according 10 their usual
custom, closed at ? o'clock for the day.
The service At the Church OF the Sacred
Heart yesterday were OF most elaborate
nature. the musical program being es-
pecially good.
The local branch OF the naval reserves
will meet for drill this evening and at the
close OF tho exercises Christmas supper
Will be served.
Howard lodge. Knights OF Pythias. will
meet I'm Their hail IN Rays block this
evening.
The letter carriers worked over time
yesterday and az that did not deliver all
letters and packages that were supposed
90 be delivered yesterday.
st. Marks Episcopal church will hold a
Christmas tree party this evening.
Reliance lodge OF odd Fellows met last
evening. but transacted nothing but rou-
tine busins
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-26
WOULD DOCK CONGRESS-
MEN ABSENT FROM SEAT

Washington. Dec Representative
John Wesley Gaines Of Tennessee who Is
in favor OF enacting a new statute provid-
ing that members OF congress shall forfeit
si3. 20 for every day they are absent, an
nounces that as a result Of search
through the old documents at the capitol
he has found that a statute, passed IN 1856
which prohibits absent members from col
lecting their salaries unless they are kept
from their official duties by illness has
never been repealed
An attempt was made TO enforce this
law, he says, in the SD congress, which
resulted in n strenuous effort TO repeal
the statute I'm 1894 when the Democrats
had control OF the house. Representative
Gaines will call the attention of congress
10 the statute, he says, and insist that It
be enforced
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-26
RIVERSIDE
The local office OF The News-Democrat
In at Lewis restaurant, Riverside square.
where advertisements and news items
may be left.

William T.. McLane, one OF the oldest
and best known residents of this place
died at his home on Willett avenue yes
terday after a long Illness Mr.. McLane
was one OF the oldest members OF Farra-
gut post, G.. a. r. he was I'm his younger
days a well known jeweler and retired
sometime ago on a modest competence
The flag on the q. a r.. hall has been
set at half-mast as mark OF respect.
The services at st. Marks Episcopal
and ST. Brendon's Catholic churches yes
terday were OF most interesting char
acter, and all services were largely at
tended. The Congregational church held
Christmas tree exercises on Monday
evening.
The work OF installing the large tank
al the house OF the Narr8gansett Fire
company. which II To- be used for prac-
tice. and is done at the expense OF Capt
Faes. was begun this morning.
Patrolman knight duelled a good-sized
row at the corner OF Bullocks Point and
Lincoln avenues last evening. IL f. re
ported that there will be an echo from
this affair.
Amanda. wife OF william r. Hawes
died az her residence. l55 Arnold street
yesterday. Her funeral will be held to-
morrow afternoon at / o'clock.
Riverside lodge, knights OF Pythias,
will meet In Grubes hall this evening
when u Is possible that the rank OF
esquire will be conferred upon one can
didate-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-26
DEATH RODE ON
THIS ERIE TRAIN

Eamira, y, Y, Dec. 26--Death rode on
Erie train No. 25 westbound this morn
ing. Near Binghamton. II. F. Shaw of
this city, the fireman, stuck his head out
of the window and was struck by a
bridge His head was badly crushed
and II Is said he cannot live
Near Owego. the same train struck
and killed a Hungarian laborer
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-26
PEACE PRIZE DOCUMENTS
ARRIVE AT NEW YORK

New York, Dec. 2S.--The documents IN
connection with the Nobel peace prize
recently awarded TO President Roosevelt
arrived here today on the Danish steamer
United states, from Copenhagen.
They were In charge OF Capt. Wulff Of
the steamer in whose care they were
placed by the American minister at Co
penhagen They will he forwarded to
Washington.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-26
SERIOUS RIOTING IN
ZIONIST CONGRESS

Bucharest. Roumania, Dec. 26.-The
Zionist congress IN seas on at Craiova
was invaded today by members of an
anti-Jewish society. A riot ensued. dur
ing which many Jews were Injured The
der.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-26
SUMMIT OF VESUVIUS
COVERED WITH SNOW

Naples. Dec. 26-The summit Of Mount
Vesuvius Ia covered with snow today, pro-
ducing picturesque effect. Snow has also
filled cracks In tho volcano resulting
from the recent eruption and IL is feared
that when 81 melts and reaches the re-
gions Of fire nsv sruniiops will occur.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-26
EAST PROVIDENCE
ChraIss Turn'r High Man at
The Weekly Roll OFT
Morrison Found Drunk On Rail-.
road Tracks. Notes

Advertisements and items for The
News Democrat car be left at Alexander
Munro's Boston Store. Warren avenue.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-26
0LNEYvILLE
Another Daughter Of Mrs. Phil.
lips Passes AW,y
Death 0vlrtakeS a Sweet Boy
Singer. ...Other Matters

40 .srtisements and items can be left
at the branch OF The News-Democrat at
Hartford avenue, room No. 1. Telephone
40 West.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-16
The suhslay Experiment.

The passage by the Senate, by a vote
Of 3s to p, Of the Ship Subsidy bill, prac-
tically commits this country to the sub
sidy policy, as there is little doubt Of the
concurrence OF the House and the APP
proval OF the President
The bill aims to build up American
commerce by means Of subsidies. Il
establishes thirteen new contract mail
lines, and increases the subvention to the
oceanic line running from the Pacific
coast to Australasia. OF the new lines,
three leave Atlantic coast ports, one run
ming to Brazil one to Uruguay and Argen-
tina, and one to South Africa; six from
ports on the Gulf Of Mexico, embracing
one to Brazil, one 70 Cuba, one to Mexico,
and three to Central America and the
Isthmus Of Panama; four from Pacific
coast ports, embracing two to Japan,
China, and the Philippines direct, one
70 Japan, China, and the Philippines via
Hawaii, and one TO Mexico, Central
America, and the Isthmus Of Panama.
The bill also grants a subvention at the
rate Of S. per gross ton per year to cargo
vessels engaged in the foreign trade of
the United States, and at the rate Of $3.50
per ton to vessels engaged in the Philip
pine trade, the Philippine coastwise law
being postponed until 1909.
Another feature Of the bill is that Great
ing a naval reserve force of 10000 officers
and men, who are to receive retainers
after the British practice. Vessels receiv-
ing subsidies are required to carry a GER
tain proportion of naval reserve men
among their crews.
The aggregate compensation for mail
lines is about s30O0,OOO annually. No
steam vessel Of less than 200 tons is to
receive aid.
Nothing in this bill aims TO relieve the
shipbuilding industry Of this country of
the burden Of the high cost of materials
Of construction. The fact that steel
plates used in shipbuilding are shipped
abroad by American manufacturers and
laid down in foreign shipyards at $40 a
ton less than American shipbuilders can
buy them for is ignored in this subsidy
legislation. The tariff taxation that
encourages and protects this discrimina-
ton, as well as discrimination in Other
materials Of ship construction, is moi
affected 10 the slightest extent.
Whether subsidies will overcome thil
serious restriction and give impetus tC
American shipbuilding is a matter of con
lecture. The reasonable probabilities an
that they will not, but will prove an add
tional burden upon the patient American
taxpayers.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-16
A Check on the Hohse

The scheme Of a dual legislative machine
IA Senate and House of Representatives
was instituted by the trainers Of our
Constitution for the purpose of guarding
against hasty and poorly-digested legis-
lation. They conceived that the House
Of Representatives, chosen by the people
for brief period only, might be so sus-
ceptible TO popular clamor as to give itself
over to measures dangerous to the public
welfare. The Senate, slower and more
deliberate il was assumed, would act as
a check upon the House.
Evidently the trainers Of our Constitu-
tion builded more wisely than they
dreamed Of. The Senate, there Is no
doubt, has frequently proved an obstruc-
ton to the popular will, even when the
latter was definitely and deliberately ex-
pressed. Upon other occasions, however,
it has proved a wholesome check to legis-
lation of positively vicious tendencies
which had been formulated and approved
by the House Of Representatives
A striking evidence Of this fact is found
in the Hepburn Railroad Rates bill,
recently passed by the House Of Repre-
sentatives and now pending in the Senate.
Despite the fact that grave deficiencies
even those affecting the constitutionality
Of the measure, were pointed out while
the bill was pending in the House, it was
literally iammed through that body,
every attempt at amendment being stub
bornly rejected.
Now, even those who maintained this
blind insistence in the House are looking
TO the Senate for action which will at
least make the bill consistent and legally
sound in its provisions, even il not salts
factory. And yet, when il was up for
consideration in the lower branch, is
advocates bossted that It would become
a law as there passed, and that the Senate
would not be permitted to make single
change.
Truly, il is well, at times, that the
Senate shall be a check upon the House
Far better the denial of good legislation
occasionally, than concurrence in every
wild scheme of law that the House may
approve.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-16
War Against China.

The iingoo cry for war against China
finds justification in this fimsy plea; az
American residents in China we're left
TO be murdered and their property de-
stroyed without some sort Of intervention,
there would be a tremendous howl set up
by those who are now trying to make
thmselves believe that the United States
is hungering for war"
On the other hand, If Chinese residents
in the United States are left to be muir
dered, and their property destroyed, as
has been the case in hundreds of instances,
with only the pretext of an Intervention
by the authorities in this country, there
would be a tremendous howl" set up
by the jingoists at the slightest suggestion
on the part of China 10 send her troops
here for the protection Of the property and
lives Of her citizens resident in this coun-
try.
"What is sauce for the goose is sauce
for tho gander," says the homely old
proverb. But it finds no place in iingo
philosophy. The suggestion Of the quar-
tering Of a regiment of Chinese troops
at the Chinese consulate in San Francisco,
for the protection of the lives and property
Of Chinese residents in that city would be
received with howls of iingo rage. But
the suggestion Of sending United States
troops to the gates Of Picking, for the pur-
pose of protecting looters Of the rich stores
to be found in the homes Of wealthy
residents Of the Celestial Empires capital
is something altogether natural and
proper to iingo minds.
Let US treat China as we would demand
to be treated, not make war upon her fol
purposes Of loot.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-16
W. s. oU1eLEY's BILL.
Superior Court Refused TO Entertain the
Case Stated.

Case Stated.
The question Of whether Comptroller
Chandler exceeded his authority in re-
fusing TO approve the bill Of Clerk Of the
Peace Quigley for 215 cents per line for
copying the assessment lists as clerk Of
the Levy Court, was not decided by the
Superior Court yesterday, although the
matter came up. 1t was brought before
the court on a case stated, but the major
ity of the court refused TO entertain il,
Chief Justice Lore dissenting. Chief Jus
tice Lore, in giving his opinion as the
minority, said that the Levy Court de-
sired an Interpretation of the law and he
thought they should have il.
Judge Spruance, for the majority of
the court, said that, as stated, the court
refused to entertain the suit. He de-
clared that il appeared to him that the
Levy Court was unloading the case upon
the Superior Court before it had passed
upon the right Of the Levy Court to veto
the disapproval Of the county comptroller.
He said that the original bill had never
been passed upon by the Levy Court and
that only as minimized by the comp
troller had the Levy Court considered
the bill. The amount involved is about
81 200.
H. II. Ward, representing Mr. Quigley
asked that an exception to the ruling be,
entered. His request was granted
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-16
COrsets.

The increased demand for
good-ftting Corsets has brought
with it an increased number Of
styles. tbs, however, no longer
question of short and long hip,
high or low bust, but a shape
suited to, the individual wearer.
So numerous are the styles it is
easy to secure the shape best
suited to the figure.
Warmers Rust Proof proves
no exception, as our splendid
showing Of new Spring styles
will indicate.
No. 10 short, combination tape
and strip Girdle, neat tape and
lace finish at top, hose supporters
front, SI.oo.
Also Girdle top with short or
long dip hip, hose supporters at
front aud hip, SI.oo.
The line of Corsets, the variety
of styles for slight, medium and
stout figures, the most complete
we have ever shown at sIoo,
$3.50, SI.7s, $500, $3.50. With
a princess or close fitting gown
fitted over these Corsets, per-
feet contour is assured.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-16

Such little pettiooat as this one
makes one Of the best of all under
garments for the small children and
suits their frocks admirably we'll. IL
is unoonhned at the waist, falling in
the straight lines that are so desirable
for their little figures, and in addition
to being serviceable is so absolutely
tion nainsook is trimmed with frills
and banding OF embroidery, hut il
liked the rufiis can bo Of the material
finished with a narrow edge OF hemmed
and tucked, fine work being always
dainty and charming in underwear
whether designed for the children or
fer the gfown-ups. All materials used
for under garments are appropriate.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-16
HOME WEDDING.
Marriage OF Miss Dulcinea Moxham and
Philip Huston, Jr

Marriage Of Miss Duloinea Moxham and
Philip Huston, Jr.
Miss Dulcinea Moxhamr OF this city and
Philip Huston, Jr, of Louisville, Ky,
were married last evening at o clock
at the home of the bride s parents, Mr.
and Mrs Arthur j. Moxham, Earls'vood,
Pennsylvania avenue and Rodney street.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. Mr.. Garland, friend OF the groom.
Miss Eva MoXham, sister of the bride,
acted as maid of honor, and the brides
maids were Miss Helen Coleman of Tren-
ton, n j., Miss Philips of Louisville,
KY, Miss Huston, sister of the groom,
and Miss Kate Deliver Moxham, sister
OF the bride. Roland Huston, brother
Of the groom, acted as best man. The
ushers were Edward Moxham, Mr.. Bowen
and Mr.. Huston.
The bride wore a gown Of point lace
and satin, with tulle veil, and carried
Bride roses. The gown Of the maid OF
honor was pink radium messaline satin
and she carried white roses. The brides.
maids wore gowns of white net and
carried pink roses. After the reception
the bride and groom left on an extended
wedding tour
The house was beautifully decorated
with potted plants and garlands OF smilax
Only the immediate relatives of boil
families were present.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-16
JURY GOULD NOT AGREE.
No Verdict Reached as to a Fatal Trolley
Accident


The jury empaneled by Coroner Purks
to hold an inquest into the death of Rufus
Smith, the 6-years-old boy who was killed
by trolley car of the Wilmington City
Railway Co., near Eighth and Pine streets.
about two weeks ago, met last night, but
could not reach verdict, because some
of the members of the jury favored
censuring the railway company.
This was the second meeting of the
jury. There were six members on the
jury, and after a verdict had been pre-
pared in accordance withe the facts in the
case, an amendment was offered, censurinR
the Wilmington City Railway Co for
operating its cars at an excessive rate
of speed in the locality where the boy
met his death. This amendment was
adopted by vote of hve TO one, but
as six votes were necessary, an adjourn
ment was taken.
At the first meeting of the Jury an
adjournment was taken because Of a lack
of evidence.
The jury in the case Of Philip johnson.
colored, who was run down an killed bv
a-Peoples railway car at Second and
Market streets early yesterday morn
ing, rendered verdict to that effect.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-16
E. B. RILEY.
Lingerie Waist
Patterns.

One pretty style sheer Ind.
Linon, cluster fine tucks, trim
ming bands of shadow embroid.
cry for front, collar and cpGs
SI.5o.
Another, equally dainty. ba,
deep yoke of medallions and fine
insertion with clusters of pinch
tucks, finished collar and deer
cuffs of hemstitching, medal.
lions, lace and insertion; verv
little work left to complete the
waist this style $500.
Many others, sI.oo, sI.so.
S2.75 and $500.
New styles in Ruching, 7sc a
yard.
Tourist Ruching, 6 yards in
box, 25c a box.
Embroidered Swiss and Main.
sock Bands with embroidered
edge, for waists and panel effects.
CSC to 6oc a yard.
Tucked Chiffon, with lace in.
seriion, for yokes and waists,
$500, 81. 50, S2.75 and $500.
Venise and Baby Irish All.
overs and Bands, in cream and
white; Allovers, 6oc to $500 a
yard; Bands, I5c to osc a yard.
Venise Gallons, I5c to 500
a yard.
Everything that is new and
desirable in beautiful effects in
Swiss, Hamburg, Nainsook and
Batiste Embrolderies, covering
a range of prices from SC "a
$3.50 a yard.
Corset Cover Embroideries, in
Hamburg, Nainsook and Swiss,
25c, 35c, 4oc, soc, 6oc, 7sc, $50
and csc a yard.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-16
TO AlLlNG WOMEN.
A Little sound Advise wm Help Many
Sufferer In Wilmington.


A Little sound Advise wm Help Many q
Sufferer In Wilmington.
No woman can be healthy and well Il
the kidneys are sick. PoisonH that pass
OF In the urine when the kidneys are well
are retained in the body Nhan the kidneys
are sick. Kidneys and bladder get infamed
and swollen, crowding the delicate female
organs nearby and sometimes displacing
them. This Is the true cause OF many
bearing-down pains, lameness, hackache,
sideache. &c. Uric poisoning also causes
headaches, dizzy spells, languor, nervous
ness and rheumatic pain.
When suffering so, try Doan's Kidney
Pills, the remedy that cures sick kidneys.
You will get better as the kidneys get
better, and nealth viii return when the kid
neys ere we'll. Let Wilmington woman
tell you about Doan's Kidney Pills.
Mrs. NJ. A. Orumlish, wife of p. j..
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mington, Del, says: q" am glad 10 con-
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The least bending OF my back caused sharp
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For six years had 10 symptom whatever
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remedy is entitled to the strongest recon.
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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-16

The Board Of Trade dinner to take
place on the evening Of the 2ist instant,
promises to be an important, as well as
an interesting event Il viii be a gather
ing OF representative business men. al
which, in addition to pleasing feast,
there will be an interchange of thought
and sentiment regarding means to in.
crease the business prosperity Of the city
which cannot fail to be productive o.
good results.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-16
An Eniovabls PARTY

A party was given on Wednesday even
ing by Miss Reba Wier, at her home, No.
920 West Fourth street. The evening
was spent in playing games. Vocal selec-
tions were given by Miss Mary r. Byrd an
William r. Haines, selections on the piano
by Harry Gingler and William Mask, Jr.
-Four prizes were awarded 20 the ones
securing the largest number of peanuts,
drawn from dish by hat pin in a limited
time. Those securing the prizes we're:
first, Mary r. Byrd; second, William T..
Haines; third, Alice Frazer; fourth, How
ard M. Ward. Others taking part in the
contest we're Reba Wier, William Mask.
Jr., Francis Collins, Mr.. and Mrs. S. T..
Wier, Harry Gingler, Hazel l.. Pyle. The
guests were served with refreshments.