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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-24
NARRAGANSETT
bid IN FOR
MORTGAGEE

The fact that Narragansett park. the
scene OF many famous trotting events
and the home OF the old Rhode Island
State fair. was TO be sold under the ham
mer at noon today attracted about 90 pros
pective purchasers or curiosity seekers
Soon after ~ O'Clock Charles O.
Latham, the auctioneer stated that the
property, both real and personal, would
be sold I'm bulk, the terms being 10 per
cent OF the purchase price at the time
Of sale and the balance 10 be paid at or
prior to the dlivery OF the deeds on Nov.
LIST
Frank w. Tillinghast then called for
bids. but through the small gathering of
interested spectators not sound was
audible. The first bid, and what finally
proved 10 be the only one, was $4,000,
made by Charles II. Stark, representing
the Perkins Land company As no other
biz was made. the property was Knocked
down at that figure.
prominent local man who was pres
ent at the auction stated that IL any one
wished To buy the park they might as well
start his bid at $4,000. for IL was quite
certain that the representative OF tie
mortgage would not let the property 60
for less than the amount Of the mort
gage
When asked after the sale what change.
IL any would take place at the park, MI.
Stark said that he was in no position 20
state. and all statements pertaining TO the
future use OF IN epark would have TO
come from Mr.. Perkins. who is at pres
ent in Europe.
II was freely talked. however, by horse
men who were present. that trotting races
will again be In augurated nsxt year.
When asked IL they could run the races
without pool selling, a suggestive wink
was the only response.
The Narragansett Breeders association
was represented at the sale by U. 7.
Parl/'r; but beyond renting his spleen
on the methods employed by the follow
ers OF trotters TO GUST the running races
from this section. he had nothing 10 sat-.
Prominent in the gathering at the sale
were William o. Draper. Edward Nc
Cabe, Sandy Fenner. Nathan Young and
Step/'n Tingley
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-24

The Democrats OF Ward s are thor
that come 10 Democratic headquarters
from that section. In that ward, as in
the others. the Hessians are hard pressed
and everything looks like a complete
routing next Thursday evening.
De facto Chairman o'Neilrs confeder-
ates in Ward s are Michael T. Braney. a
liquor dealer who until very recently had
certain grievances against the Republi-
cans, but who Is said 10 have recanted
and TO be again In good standing In the
noble organization OF anti-reformers, ana
Peter j Lannon. who combines the du-
ties OF secretary OF the good roads com
mission with the alienation Of thirsts In
his own ward
The Braney- -Lannon combine had lots
OF trouble in securing men who would
be straight Democrats. OF their own
stripe. TO nominate candidates for the
assembly who would vote against Col.
Goddard. but finally advertised a ticket
Attorney George +. Troy, who is the
leader OF the anti Downey % Neill- Perry
Iannon Democrats. said today that the
troubles Of his opponents were not yet
over
number OF men whose names APP
peared upon the ticket according 10 MI
Troy were not consulted at all before the
ticket was given TO the press and sever
al OF them have declined some with much
Indignation. Thomas Beatty. a well
known contractor Is one OF those who Is
not at all fattered by the use OF his name
by the O'Neill-Lannon- n-Braeney-Perry-
Dorney crowd. In fact Mr.. Beatty sent
a very emphatic message 10 the gang
that he wished TO have nothing TO do
with any OF it's members. William H.
Mulcahey, another well known citizen or
Ward was approached by the represent
atives OF the combination and induced
to run on the ticket on statements that
the ticket was that OF the honest Demov
Gratis OF the ward. When he had the facts
explained 10 him he went and ordered
his name taken of the ticket
George NJ Hanley who Is named on
the Hessian ticket has declined TO serve.
But there are even more interesting facts
IN this O'Neill- -Lannon-Colt fight for
straight Democrats. II Is by no means
limited TO reform within the party lines.
One OF the men named on the ticket
put up I'm opposition TO Mr. Troy and his
associates IL John Dun. Mr.. Duffs Demo
cracy must have been stiffened up quite
recently, Eighth warders say for In the
year 1904 he was a delegate to the Repub-
lican state convention and subsequently
joined In the gigantic efforts put forth
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-24
TENTH WEDDING
Anniversary Of
SUPT. LAWT0N

Supt- William G.. Lawton OF the Randall
Square Gospel mission celebrated his 10th
wedding anniversary at the mission yes
terday by holding services at l0:45, 3 and
7:i5.
The morning service was a prayer and
conference meeting led by himself. The
3 O'Clock meeting opened with a song ser
vice conducted by Assistant Superintend-
ent Herbert Henry, George B Crookes
presiding at the organ and prayer was
offered by David Hinckley OF the Church
OF the Emmanuel and others, while Miss
Sadie r. Remington sang II am Glad He
Left a Work For Me-"
The Rev. n w Hewett. pastor OF the
Hammond street Advent church. then
spoke feelingly from Hebrews chapter %
verse.
II was an able as well as an instructing
discourse and was listened 10 attentive
ly.
Mrs David Hinckley of the Church Of
the Emmanuel sang II VIII Praise Him"
Remarks were made by Supt. William O..
Lawton, Assistant Superintendent Her
bert Henry, Samuel s. McCulloch, David
Hinckley, p Tuckerman OF the Hammond
Street Advent church: Henry j. Geer, or
the Church OF the Emmanuel; Rev. Lou
ise Fenner. a former assistant superin-
tendent OF the mission; Rev. Annie +.
perintendent OF the mission; Mrs. Jennie
owen, Mrs David Hinckley, Miss Ida
Wakefield. Mrs William G.. Lawton,
George w. Chace, OF the Pearl Street
Baptist church, and others.
The meeting closed by singing the Dox-
ology.
A large mass meeting was held at
p. m in front OF the Second police sta
tion on the square, upward OF 1000 people
attending.
At 7:45 in the mission room was held
the closing service Of the day. which
opened with a song service, and was con-
Quoted by George B. Cookies. Prayer was
offered by Rev. Louise Fenner and 9TH
ers. David Hickey spoke from the 5th
chapter OF st. Matthew. taking each verse
separately and IL was an able and inter-
esting address. George b. Cookies then
sang Where is My Wandering Boy To-
night" Remarks were made by Samuel
Stone. Miss Cora Weeks and others.
large congregation was present and
Supt. William G. Lawton and family at
tended all the services.
Next Sunday afternoon at o'clock at
the mission Rev. f. Talpadge Root field
secretary OF the Federation of Churches
OF Rhode Island, will speak
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-24
BELIEVES O'NE|[
DELIBERATELY
HELD NOTICES

10 me II appears TO be a deliberate
attempt on the part OF Chairman ONeil
10 throw down the Democratic caucuses
ana the only other construction that
can De put upon the matter is that he
does not know his business and con-
sequently should not be In the position
he fills"
This emphatic declaration was made
by Richard B. Comstock today I'm refer
ence TO the action OF Chairman John
oNeli or the Democratic city commit
zee. In Withholding his advertisement
Oh the caucus notice until his attention
was called to the omission.
continuing, Mr.. Comstock said: "An
insertion or the notice Thursday, as the
tourth day, would have been too late.
ana this mathter has been decided by
the courts"
crauc opinion semes TO agree with Mr.
Comstock
Hon. Addison p. Munroe, a former
assemblyman said:
In my opinion the neglect OF Chair
nan O'Neil TO order the publication OF
me caucus notices In ample time was
Intentional. The fact that the noticoa
had been published In time does not
alter the original facts. and 4 am sur
prised that such a condition of things
exists. particularly at time when IL
Is so necessary 10 have as large "A rem
resentation OF voters as possible at the
caucuses.
Charles Ssson. n member OF the God
lard committee, said: while | have no
knowledge Of the circumstances | think
hat suspicion Of intentional neglect
night be well grounded"
John T.. Canning said: "rhe publica-
lion Of the notices on Monday would
have been too late. and consequently
disastrous 10 the welfare OF the ProVi-
lence Democracy.
According TO my Interpretation OF
the statute the notices must be publish
I'd four days prior 10 the day and not
hour of the caucus, In other words
he fourth insertion OF the notice must
come on Wednesday. I'm order 20 COM
ply with the provisions OF the caucus
law. Had the original intention of
Mr.. O'Neil 10 publish the first notice
Monday prevailed there is reason 10
believe that the action OF the caucuses
would have been invalid"
II was surprised TO hear that thcra
aad been so much apparent delay in
publishing the notice for the caucuses,
md consider that such delay was par
ticularly unfortunate at this time. when
Democrats OF all factions in Providence
are so desirolus of having the caucuses
largely attended" said Congressman
Daniel l.. ID. Granger.
II do not think IL wise TO run so
closely to the line, and | believe IL
you'd have been better to have pub
;fshed the notice two days ahead OF
time rather than have run any chanceF
of wrecking all hopes OF the Demo
cratic party in Providence this year.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-24
TEACHERS CERTIFICATES
GRANTED TO 27 TODAY

The members Of the state board Of cd =
ucation who have charge Of the applica :
tons for teachers in the evening schools
OF the state have selected q TO teach
and have issued certificates. Several os
those I'm the ~ were examined only such
subjects in Which they were conditioned
In previously and no certificates w,re
issued TO them. The list follows:
Third grade-Elsie V. Andrews Lida
M Bassett. RIIsie Il. Bloom, Samuel @.
Blount. Stuart Russell Bugbee Rosella
Regina Callan. Herman Copeland, Grace
l.. Cripps. ChaNes A. Devine. William j.
Dwyer. Edward w. Everson. Albert l..
Fleckhamer. Mary A. German. Winifred
w. Greene Clara II. Hefner. Edward c.
HempeL Anna l.. Kenyon, Edith Ray
Mason. Lawson II. Mclaughlin, Della c.
Lightburn. Harriet NJ Nye, Joseph T..
Oslen. Albert n. Peterson, Mary j. Pit
man. Clarence Richards, Henry Boyd
Sleek Harold Il. Tanner.
Fourth grade--Edith L. Barnes Estene
@. Collier. John a. Lee. Margaret g.
Regain Ella p. NJ. Rice Fannie w. Shore.
Edna u. Swan.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-24
The FIELD - OF LABOR

will be a very interesting session when
the formality OF voting for the business
agent OF the council will be done.
Owing TO the fact that Mr.. X. j. Hub
bard was selected as the candidate TO OPP
pose him there will be a balloting and
since Mr. Hubbard has some friends
among the members OF 632 IL Is thought
that they will rally TO his side 1t is how
ever predicted that Mr.. f. NJ. Pease will
be the choice from the union
All this week the voting will continue
and for the next week as the locals meet
then the ballots will be counted and the
successful candidate announced
ELECTRICAL WORKERS HOLD sES-
SION.
The meeting OF the electrical workers
tonight will have for its consideration, I'm
addition to the routine business the aid TO
be given to the Worcester local which
Ia out on strike At the last meeting OF
the union the report was received that
the union at Worcester was making
successful fight against the absurd condi-
tions imposed by the employers. The
question OF aiding them will be discussed
also
ST. MARY'S TROUBLE SETTLED.
On Saturday afternoon the trouble
with the painters over the work at st.
Mary's church was settled with the re-
lease OF the non-union man doing the
work IL had been planned that the car
penters and other crafts would leave to-
day but since the settlement union paint
ers have been put TO work and all is Sc
rene.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-24
LEO CASE TO Be
S|FTED BY THE
COMMISSIONERS

Chairman William II. Luther Of the po-
lice commission has not yet discovered
any facts in connection with the appoint
ment or Andrew j. Leo 10 the police force
To substantiate the charge that the APP
pointment was made as the result of a
deal with politicians.
Mr.. Leo's references were considered
excellent and without taint OF politics
and he passed a very creditable examina-
ton
The matter has not been dropped. how
ever. and will be considered by the board
al its meeting tomorrow afternoon.
At headquarters this morning a gentle
man familiar with the course of affairs
In this city declared that the appoint
ment might have been made in perfectly
good faith by all concerned. and without
tinge Of politics, but that some poll
ucian might have got an inkling that Il
was to be made and traded on his knowl-
edge. as has often been done In other de
partments.
Even this. however, would tend to in
dicate collision somewhere, as but a few
persons could possibly have known that
the man had passed the physical and men,
tai examinations. failing In either OF
which he would have failed OF appoint
ment, pull or no pull
Not since I have been conducting the
physical examinations" said DR.. Griffin.
the police surgeon this morning. has
soners as physically At unless he had
passed the examination; and some men
whom members of the police board really
desired 10 see on the force have been
turned down because they did not come
up to the requirements. No one has ever
asked me to let down the bars TO let any
man In; and I would not do IL II / were
asked.
THE talk about politics figuring in this
appointment of Leo strikes me as far
fetched and political in itself
THE men whose names appeared as ref
erences on Eeo-s application were William
A. Capwell, Union Trust company and
BENJAMIN A Magoon. of 5lS Platniield
street" said Chairman Luther today.
Secretary Gee and have been In the
habit of going over the list OF applicants
and selecting men who seemed best suited
on a general inspection to become good
policemen Sometimes persons interested
In securing the appointment of men on
the force would appear or communicate
with the board asking that so-and-so be
given a chance TO come up for eXamina-
ton. but i'm this particular instance no
one communicated with me at all con-
cerning Mr. Leo. so far as | recollect.
Secretary Gee said 1T would be alb
solutely impossible for a man 10 secure the
appointment Of a man TO the police force
in return for any political favor or any
other kind OF favor.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-24
CAMPAIGN PLANS
DISCUSSED BY
COMMITTEES

There was a largely attended joint
meeting Of teh executive committee OF
the Democratic state central committee
md the Democratic campaign committee
this afternoon In Democratic headquar-
ters in the Banigan building. Chairman
frank r. Fitzsimmons presiding
AT O'Clock no word had come from
Mayor James II Higgins Of Pawtucket.
who was expected to state whether he
intended 10 permit his frie-> 10 pNasent
his name for governor to the Democratic
state convention on Oct. g.
Campaign plans were discussed at con-
siderable length and members OF both
committees gave some most encouraging
reports Of conditions in their districts
The Bristol situation was considered al
some length; and plans were made for
preventin gany surprise by the HessiGn
element at the caucus called in that town
by the state committee for n reorganlza-
ton of the Democratic party there. II is
understood that prospects in the town
under vigorous management are consd-
cred excellent.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-24
MANAGER COLT
SAYS No TRUTH
IN THE REPORT

Quite stir has been raised among the
Democrats and Independents at Bristol
over the alleged discovery that the regis
tration book, or books. were left for some
time this year at the works OF the Ma
uonal india Rubber company for the con
venience OF the employees of that plant.
IL is asserted that. contrary 20 law,
there was no one left with the books 20
supervise the registration. as unprece-
dented situation which might be produc-
tive of many kinds of abuses
An effort was made this afternoon TO
verify the report but no answer could be
obtained from the town clerks office as
late as 100
Al the office of the National India Rub
ber company. however II was stated by
Manager Colt that there was no truth IN
the report
Such statement IL absolutely false
and without foundation whatever" said
Mr.. Colt: and have never even heard
OF such a thing until this moment"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-24
THE REPUBLICAN
LIQUOR DEALER
PUT Up TICKET

The ticket made up by the so-called
Independent Democrats in the Second
ward. under the lead OF Republican Liquor
Dealer McElroy to oppose the represen-
tative ticket which the regular Democ-
racy OF the ward has presented to the
voters Is as follows:
Delegates TO the state convention--Wil-
liam A O'Connor, s41 North Main street;
Terence O'Hare. 124 Pettis street.
Delegates TO the congressional conven-
tioI-Michael A Feeney, So Blackstone
boulevard: William f. Doherty, 26l Cy-
press street.
Delegates to the assembly convention
Edward ID. V. O'Connor. 13 Creighton
street; John Morrison. 20 Wilcox street;
Frank c. Black, is Tecumseh street:
James III. Carney. SO Smithfield avenue;
Edward T. Ryan, AZ Padelford street
Delegates TO the city convention-Wil-
liam J. Murphy 46 Evergreen street:
John j Wisdom, 22 Iroquois street; Dan
lei p. Moran, 80 Abbott street; Charles
A Kelley. 81 Jenkins street. Edward j.
Dunn. IL Lancaster street
Ward commttee-First district, Daniel
+. OBrien. 40 Bates street, second dis
trict Francis j. Sullivan 212 West River
street: third district, Christopher Gaines.
Nashua street. fourth district. John ID.
Leasel, 33 Jenkins street; ffth district,
william T. Lee, 1873 Congdon street. at
large John j. Connors. 20 Iroquois street.
School committee-Joseph Donovan, 6S
Larch street.
As the chairman OF the first meeting
held by this faction, Michael McElroy a
saloon keeper was empowered to frame
a ticket for the independents" 10 sup
port. IL is presumed. that the foregoing
is representative of the Independent
Democratic" sentiment and will be like
wise highly acceptable to the Republi-
cans OF the ward.
Members Of the Hessian battalions are
talking freely Of what they intend TO do
TO the Comstock forces. but the regu-
lars assert that once the people under
stand the motives behind the "Indepen-
dent" movement--and they are losing no
pains 10 make the people fully under
stand-the movement, which has the
hearty support OF certain liquor dealers
will fail completely
1T should not take any decent self
respecting citizen a second 10 decide be-
tween the two tickets" said a Democrat
this morning There are only one or
tvs names on the alleged Independent
ticket that can command any support at
all. and when voters understand the cir
cumstances under which the nominations
have heen made, even these men will
get the SUPPORT from reputable Demo
Gratis"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-24
SCHOONER SINKS
AND FIVE MEN
ARE DROWNED

New York. Sept 24-The rescue at sea
OF four members of the crew OF the Mex
lean schooner Morales by the British
steamer Rose Kield which arrived here
today disclosed the fact that the Morales
foundered Sept. Is and that her captain.
mate and three men were drowned.
The rescued sailors who are Masquito
Indians were picked up while they were
clinging TO a raft improvised from lum-
ber In latitude 1880; longitude 9l2 One
OF the men was crazed from drinking salt
water. The Morales was bound from
Capmeche for Tuxpan with a cargo OF
salt and lumber
From the survivors II was learned that
the ship went down on the morning Of
Sept l6 in a hurricane after a terrible
blow OF l6 hours The four sailors alone
were able to jump overheard on 10 some
pine boards which they lashed together.
The Rose Field, Capt. Blackmore, came
here from Iaqua, Mex.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-24

The following unions will hold sessions
tonight:
BARRIERS. Labor Temple
Carpenters. 6s2. Labor Temple
electrical Workers, Labor Temple.
BARTENDERs ON OUTING.
The bartenders held no meeting yester-
day. but instead very large number of
the members attended the clambake OF
the Grover club at the club house near
the Warwick station. The members OF
tho union went there in large numbers
and had a huge time as the guests OF the
club.
Ar soon as they arrived at the club
they were treated TO lunch and then the
guests as we'll as members enjoyed them
selves at various games and listened TO
the musnc furnished by quartet until
the time for the bake.
Following the bake there was course
Of entertainment, after which they all de-
parted for home. Among the guests were
several In touring cars, who made the trip
there and back. In one OF the cars was
Phillip Agnew. the business agent OF the
union. ani Il seems that his presence was
the cause OF the car baking. The acci-
dent happened Just before the party
reached the grounds and was the source
of much good natured chatting.
Among the party were John Tanning,
John Kelly, Phillip Leduc, Albert Millet.
John Rodgers, Messrs. Bagley, Curran,
Agnew, McCarren. Turncline Howarth
and several others
CARPENTERS MEETING.
The meeting Of the carpenters tonight
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-24
CONGRESS- OF CHAMBERS Of
COMMERCE OPENS At MILAN

Milan, Sept. A-The international con-
gress Of Chambers of Commerce was open
ed today. The delegates present included
p, Hamburger OF Pittsburg. representing
the United States; f. D. La lame Of
Philadelphia, president OF the National
Board OF Trade; L. A. Chamberlain ~5f
Massachusetts Board OF Trade and D. j.
Ledoux of the Maine Board OF Trade.
The special feature of the day was a
discussion OF naturalization zones for
trade in war times, on which subject Mr..
Chamberlain delivered an address
James f. Dunning. the American consul.
today gave dinner In honor of the
American delegates. the guests including
Professor Salmoiraghi, president OF the
Milan Chamber Of Commerce; lie Grand
p. Cannon, head OF the international
body. and e. Jostrand, secretary general
OF the congress.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-24
OLD HAND ENGINE
PREVENTS HEAVY FIRE LOSS

Buxton. Me-, Sept 24-Fhe old hand
tub Dirigo prevented a loss by fire OF
$4,000 in the Barr Mills section today
The engine was run into the Saco river
and a crew OF men operating II controlled
the fire which had destroyed three small
buildings and damaged a fourth, causing
a total loss estimated at $500
The buildings burned were George r.
Lang's barber shop. l.. c. Towle's black
smith shop and s. Meserve g. Sons store
house. The Palmer grist mill was dam
aged
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-24
Celebration OF DISCOVERY
OF PIXIES PEAK BEGINS

Colorado Springs, Col. Sept 24-The
Pike centennial celebration. commem-
Grating the discovery of Pixies Peak by
the man whose name II bears, opened
here today with a parade OF infantry.
cavalry and artillery, followed by mem-
bers OF the G.. A. r.. Colorado national
guard. Spanish War Veterans, high
school cadets and other local military
organizations
Cowboys. Indians and Colorado pio-
neers also held conspicuous positions In
the parade, which was fully two miles
I'm length. Vice President Charles w.
Fairbanks reviewed the parade.