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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
SOLDIERS LOST
DURING FURY OF
THE HURRICANE

washington. Oct 2.--From Maj. Gen.
Wade comes further details of the dam
age wrought by the hurricane at southern
army posts. The commanding officer at
Fort BarraEcas, Pensacola, confirms the
report of the drowning Of the quarter
master sergeant Maurice q. Oberlander,
and Private Rex A. Jordan, both of the
22d sompany Of coast artillery, The
bodies were not recovered. Oberlanders
nearest relative is Christian GLOBE,
brother in law, at Asheby, Mass.
The launch Mendenhall was washed
ashore and lies with boilers displaced
The estimated loss at Fort McRae Is s4O,-
900: at Barrancas $4,000 and at Pickens
$4,000. There has been no definite news
from Fort Morgan. Mobile, since the
storm.
LIGHTHOUSES DESTROYED.
New Orleans. oct. 2.-Forty-four light
houses either swept into the sea and lost
or the structures so badly damaged that
no lights can be shown and four light
house keepers drowned during last week 5
hurricane Is the summary OF the report
made by United States Lighthouse In
epector Sears of New Orleans These
lights were located on the coast and ad-
,tacent islands between the mouth OF the
mississippi river and Mobile. Mr. Sears
did not investigate the lighthouse losses
between Mobile and Pensacola.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
ANOTHER PROBABLE CASE
OF RABIES DISCOVERED

Another probable case OF rabies has
been reported TO the health department
Harry c. Whipple son OF Merritt r.
Whlpple was bitten by his own dog on
Sept Is.
The dog, a brown spaniel, on account Of
his age was unable to travel far without
taking a rest. On Sept. %. he began to
act strangely, and on the evening Of Sept.
"a disappeared.
The Whipples live at ll49 Elmwood ave-
nue., and the dog was seen in that vicinity
early in the evening Two hours later
however. IL was found I'm Oaklawn in an
exhausted condition.
This afternoon DR. King OF the health
department was Informed that Carl Belle,
aged 13 was bitten yesterday by dog
that lives at 50 Putnam street
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
FINDING Of A
HAND REVEALS
R. R. FATALITY

Worcester Mass. Oct. 2.-Considerable
mystery Is attached TO a portion OF a
mans left arm was found today on the
viaduct Of the Boston and Maine rail
road near the union station. Near by
was a white shirt sleeve, stained with
blood. and 100 feet further south blue
serge coat. with the left arm torn out
was found hanging TO a switch standard
The police are Of the opinion that the
Bar Harbor express struck and killed a
man. either in Maine or New Hampshire,
and that the arm, sleeve and coat re-
mained on the cowcatcher until the loco
motive reached this city. A small gold
ring was found on the little finger In
the pocket of the coat was found a piece
Of paper marked "Oficial Ballot" on
the reverse side was printed: License
Yes"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02

What is expected to be the largest.
most representative and most enthu-
siastic Democratic state conventions
held in many years will be opened at
IL O'Clock tomorrow morning in the
Empire theatre, and Will nominate can
didates who viii. IL is believed, have
an excellent chance 10 carry the state
Preparations for the convention are
well under way, and there is no doubt
that Mayor James H. Higgins OF Paw
tucket will be nominated for governor,
and little, II any, that Charles Sisson
of this city will be the candidate for
lieutenant governor.
For attorney general Democratic SEN
timent has rapidly crystallized until
Edward NJ. sullivan of Cranston seems
TO be the most probable nominee. Mr..
Sullivan's aggressiveness and his popu-
larity with the workingmen Of the
state are counted upon 10 make him a
favorite with the delegates when they
meet tomorrow, and II Is believed that
his nomination is assured.
For Secretary OF state the name or
Irving o. Hunt, young providence
lawyer, has been most favorably mem
toned within the past few days, and
there seems TO be every likelihood of his
nomination. He ran against Alderman
Barney in the Second ward last year
and made a good showing
The Pawtuxet Valley Is TO have as
cts representative John Il. Archambault,
a well-known and sterling Democrat
who is very popular with the French-
Canadian voters as well as with the
citizens generally.
The selection OF the ticket, as thus
outlined. OF course, is only tentative
and is merely a recognition OF the
demand from all parts of the state TOT
the nomination of young. aggressive
men. in whom the people can nave
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
700 DELEGATES ATTEND
IRISH LEAGUE CONVENTION

Philadelphia, Oct. 2-The annual con-
vention OF the United Irish League OF
America was opened today with about
700 delegates In attendance.
The anniversary OF the landing OF
Commodore John Barry OF the American
navy In Philadelphia, l765, was observed
before formal business was taken UP,
and a number OF addresses in tribute TO
his memory were delivered. Among
those present are ODonovan Rosa, T.
p. O'Connor. Nj. p, John Redmond, NJ.
p, and. Edward Blake, NJ. u.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
PACKING PLANTS
UNDER OPERATION
Of THE NEW LAW

Chicago, Oct 2.--Three hundred inspec
tors entered upon their duties at the Chi
cago packing houses yesterday under the
new federal laws.
Judging from the first days work the
inspection willsbe systematic.
"If there is anything wrong. II is UP to
the government" said one packer, with
apparent relief.
That is the position OF all the packers.
From statements made by Secretary
James Wilson OF the agricultural depart
ment the government is willing to assume
the responsibility.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
n. Y. POLICEMAN
SHOOTS man WHO
STABBED HIM

New York. Oct. 2.-Patrolman Harry
Hoert today arrested an Italian and was
leading him to the patrol box when an
other italian crept up behind them and
plunged knife into the officers back.
Hoert fell, his prisoner broke away and
dashed around corner and the assailant
fed up the street
Although weak from the loss OF blood.
the wounded officer steadied himself
against the side OF building. took delib-
crate aim and fired. The fleeing man
fell with bullet I'm his ankle
Another officer, attracted by the shoot
Ing, came up and took the wounded Ital-
ian into custody. Hoert, who was lying
unconscious on the pavement, may not
recover.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
GAS TANK ExPL0DES AND
POLITICIAN Is KILLED

indianapolis. Ind. oct. Awhile %
Republican precinct leaders OF Han
cock county were holding a caucus In
the town hall last night at New Pal
estine a town 10 miles east OF Indian
apolis. the gas tank exploded, killing
one man and injuring eight Others
William Toom. n rural route mail car
rier. was killed
The gas to light the hall was stor,d
in the tank. The building was almost
completely wrecked
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
ATTACHMENTS FILED

A writ OF attachment on the property
of Charles M Nichols OF this city 20 the
extent OF 5000 by Robert r Knight was
hled AT the city hall this afternoon The
Union Trust company has also attached
the property of the Providence steel Cast
ing company 60 the extent OF s7SO
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
PRESIDENT WILL
REMOVE TWO
j. s. MARSHALS

Washington. Oct. 2.-The president has
determined to remove from office Vivian
]. Fagan, United States marshal for the
southern district OF Ohio. upon the re-
port of the Civil Service commission that
he has been guilty OF making political
assessments and Marshal O'NeiH OF the
eastern district of Louisiana on the al
legation of general unntness. as disclosed
by the report OF a commissioner of the
department OF justice.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
CHELSEA BANK STOCK HOLDERS
ASSESSED 100 PER CENT.

Chelsea. Mass, oct. 2-1'he stock
holders of the First National bank OF
Chelsea, which went into the hands OF
receiver some time ago. have been
assessed 100 per cent
Notice Of this assessment has fist
been received nv the stockholders De-
25 Is named as the time by which al
payments must be paid
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
PAINFULLY INJURED WHILE
At WORK IN WARWICK MILL

Mercando Degann. a young man % years
OF age, employed as a card fixer at the
Warwick mills in Centreville. was pain
fully but not seriously injured this morn
ing about 1880 O'Clock while attending
his duty about the mill
The right arm OF the man was caught
between a card and cylinder. He was
hurried to the office OF DIR. Charles K.
Chagnon Of Arctic, where his injuries
were temporarily dressed Besides having
his arm badly mangled. there are three
fingers on the right hand that will have
TO be amputated.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
EAST PROVIDENCE
Preparing to Give tho Machine
a Trouncing in Caucus
Fire District Meeting Was a
Tame Affair...nOt0S
Advertisements and items for the
News Democrat can be left at Alexander
Munro's Boston Store. Warren avenue

IL has leaked out that the Republican
machine has held a meeting or two ana
has reported the fact that the Happy
Family" Is TO live on milk and honey.
There is another story that has also
leaked out through the fine meshes OF the
machine net which Is 20 the efrect that
the machine has held a meeting or two,
but the secretary had lost the address OF
one Of the members as he has not been
notified TO attend any OF the meetings
and the particular cog has up 20 this
time been one Of the biggest toads In the
puddle. lie intimates that he Will show
the machine that he has a few friends
left and will bolt the caucus Tuesday
evening by presenting the name OF pop
ular young good government man from
his district
Another we'll known state official tells
the News Democrat that this bolt will
not be the only jar that the machine will
get at the caucus" and that he would
not be in the least surprised to see the
greater part of the good government tick
ct win out.
THE OLD TICKET ELECTED.
The meeting OF the East Providence
Fire district held in the town hall yes
terday afternoon and evening "hshed
OUT for those who were going 10 rout
the old board of administration. There
we're only about 40 at the meeting, so the
old board with one or two exceptions,
was reelected. The election resulted
as follows Moderator. G.. n. Bliss; clerk,
Ira d. Goff collector of taxes, j. j.
Luther; executive committee, w. c. Bliss
j j. Luther, L. s. Winchester, Henry s.
Ide and Il. l.. Wilson; assessors, l.. s. Win
chester, II. L. Bowen and Henry S. Ide
The gloomy question OF the $1,000 note
held by the Industrial Trust company was
briefly referred 10.
MINOR MENTION.
At the meeting of the Watchemocket
Fire company last evening the matter OF
having horses and two permanent men
was taken up for discussion, but IL was
finally decided that the business men OF
the town had not taGen a sufficient
interest in the movement TO warrant
any more being said about the matter.
but they, the company, would drag the
old machine by hand as their fathers and
grandfathers did before them. All ar
rangements were made for the trip TO
Brockton Friday. The members will meet
with their lady friends at the engine
houH at $50 and board special cars.
Some OF the friends OF the Hon. A N
Cunningham have already mentioned his
name for the position of town treasurer
A well-known railroad man is also out
for the place
There was not a quorum present at the
meeting OF the school committee last eve
ming. They will meet Friday evening
Mrs. Frederick Fraser called at the store
OF S. s. Rich this morning to make a
few purchases, and was informed that
she had drawn two lucky numbers that
were issued last week.
The flag on Buckln Post hall and the
the town hall were set at half-mast to-
day out OF respect OF the late David s.
Ray.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02

Brockton. Mass, oct 2.-The 33d annual
fair OF the Brockton Agricultural society
opened at O'Clock this morning. children
under u being admitted free. BY o'clock
the attendance bade fair 10 equal any
opening day In the fairs history. Wealth
er conditions were perfect
-A4l-tl4e- apartments -rxCUd in facilities
and entries those OF previous years.
Gov Guild will be- the guest OF honor
tomorrow. Thursday being Boston day
and Friday there will be a hremen's mus
ter
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
DRIVER INJURED IN COLLISION

James Even. driver for the Providence
Fish company. was thrown from his
wagon at noon today when IL collided
with another wagon on Mil street. He
received bruises and was cared for In the
house OF hose and later taken to his
home, 25 Hillside avenue.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
TO AID PINE RIDGE CAMP

Contributions in aid of Pine Ridge Camp
FOR Consumptives received since the last
announcement are as follows NJ w. s.,
SO: Orrne f. Jones. s.; Centredale Wors-
ted mills. 800: Col Samuel Il. Colt. $50:
Union Hardware q Electric Supply Co,
s25 j. SamueIs a. Bro. Inc, annually for
five years, 500; total, $500
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
INTERNATIONAL LAW ASSN MEETS

Berlin. oct. 2.-The International Law
association met here today Ambassador
Tower and George Whitelock OF Balti-
more, representing the United states, par
ticipating Papers on international arb!-
tratlon were read by Sir Thomas Barclay
and W. Evans Darby. secretary OF the
peace society OF London.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
SUES RAILROAD COMPANY
FOR $4,000 FOR INJURIES

A jury In Judge Bakers division OF
the superior court today heard testi-
mony In the suit OF Nellie l.. Dowlong
against the Rhode Island company TO
recover $4,000. Plaintiff was, while try
Ing 10 board an East Greenwich car
In front OF the city hall. thrown 10 the
ground, owing TO the sudden starting
Of the car. and had three ribs broken
John w Hogan Is attorney for nlaIa.
tin and l.. s Hoffman represents the
defendants
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
CAR SMASHED HIS AUTO,
Ne SEEKS $500 DAMAGES

Judge Mumford today heard with jury
the case Of George r. Roberts VS. the
Rhode Island company. Plaintiffs auto
mobile. which was being drawn behind an
express wagon on Pawtucket avenue on
Dec. g. 1908. was struck by a car and
badly smashed. He places the damage at
$500. Charles II. McKenna is his at
torney and Alonzo r. Williams for the
defendant
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
FORMER CITY TREASURER
ARkAlGNED As EMBEZZLER

Salem, Mass. oct 2.-James V. Felker,
former city treasurer OF Newburyport.
under indictment for embezzlement OF the
cltys funds was taken from the Essex
county Jail here today and arraigned be-
fore Judge De Courcey I'm the superior
court
He pleaded not guilty 20 the l6 counts
Of the indictment and was taken back To
jail No date was set for his trial The
amount OF the alleged embezzlement was
between $4,000 and 100000
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
BUEhZLE'S SUIT WAS
ASSIGNED FOR TRIAL

The suit brought by Chief Yeoman
Fred j. Buenzle against the Newport
Amusement company for refusing him
admission while In uniform TO a dance
hall controlled by that organization was
today assigned for a Jury trial in the
superior court.
Buenzle sues for 5000 and President
Roosevelt and Rear Admiral Charles NJ.
Thomas have contributed 20 the expenses
OF the trial. making the matter a test case
for the honor OF the American uniform.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
MASTERS AND MATES
FIGHT FOR MORE PAY

. Baltimore 2-The second day of
the campaign OF the masters and mates
OF the Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic
and Maryland, Delaware and Virginia
railroad steamboat lines against the COM
panies for increased wages opened with
the advantage thus far apparently on the
side OF the men.
The four steamers which SHOULD have
sailed yesterday evening were still tied
up at their wharves.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
INJURED HIS KNEE

John Boyle OF 81 Washington street.
Worcester. while at work in the freight
yard In this city today, ran into switch
and received an injury 10 his knee He
was taken to the Rhode Island hospital
in the ambulance.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02

George w. Patton and wife had a very
narrow escape from serious injury on Lin
coin avenue this morning. Mr.. Patton
was driving a spirited horse towards Riv-
erside square and when within so feet
OF the square he noticed that a man was
making an excavation on the right hand
side of the street. In his efforts to clear
the hole he drove his horse over an OPEN
ing In the street on the left and the horse
practically dropped out of sight. There
were a number OF young men about and
they succeeded in getting Mr. and Mrs
Patton out OF the carriage and they also
assisted Mr.. Patton In pulling his horse
out of the hole. The damage was very
slight but those who saw the incident
expected the horse. which Is a valuable
one, would be so injured as to be worth
less
AT the meeting Of the Narragansett
Fire company last evening Foreman
Warren r. Fales reported that he had
secured the services of the Fort Adams
band for the trip to the Brockton muster
on Friday. This morning the Narragan-
sett was sent over the road TO Brockton
In charge OF Mr.. Henry Howes.
Flags are at half-mast on Grube's hall,
the engine house and the school houses.
out OF respect Of the late David S. Ray
hOWdIu Ahlhohy' Who IL soJournlns at
North Conway. n. H., has sent his old
friend. Charles CRUDE, handsome set OF
postal cards.
The side walls on the north side or Tur-
ner avenue. near the railroad crossing,
are being put In proper condition.
Miss Ella CRUDE. daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs Charles CRUDE. OF this place, and
who is on the Keith circuit as one OF the
Ramsdell sisters. will be at Keith's opera
house, Providence. during the week OF
oct IS.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
TROuSERs.CiUSE TROUBLE

-Jo-erh- JarUts WIZ Tined 10 and costs
for the larceny OF a pair OF trousers val
ued at s. from Herman Soloman lie
pleaded not guilty 90 making an assault
on Julius Millett and was held In 500
surety for trial on Friday.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
INJURED BY AUTO

Diccio Natalia of Spruce street was
knocked down by an automobile this
forenoon and received injuries to one OF
his ankles, which was strapped up at the
X. I. hospital and Natalia sent to his
home
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
MUST LEAVE TIE CITY

James Joyce pleaded guilty 10 being a
common drunkard and was placed on pro-
bation, ne promising 10 leave the city. He
came here from New York three weeks
ago and stayed with his brother-in-law
"a Richmond street.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
JURY GAVE $4,000 VERDICT
AGAINST RAILROAD co.

The Jury that heard the testimony I'm
the case OF Emily r. Ellis Va. the Rhode
Island company today found a verdict
for the plaintiff for 5000 Plaintiff was
injured In "A collision between two cars
at the intersection OF Prospect and Olney
streets on March a. 1893
Luke Kavanaugh and John w. Hogan
were her COUNSEL
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
WAGON AND CAR C0tLIDED

Salvation Army wagon No. was over
turned in a collision with "A Brook street
car on Thayer street at l0:40 this morn
ing. No one was injured, and the wagon
was but slightly damaged.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
THE PEOPLES FOE.

1--WE are threatened by an
insidious foe at our gates,
undermining the foundations
of our state government.
THAT insidious foe is the
political machine of the Re
publican party dominated
absolutely by Charles R.
Brayton." - Col. r. H. I.
Goddard.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
Governments REPORT ON
CONDITION OF COTTON CROP

Washinton, oct 2.-The agricultural de-
partment today reported the condition OF
the cotton crop of 1906 up to Sept. 2s to
be 1.6
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02

Wilson Barber. an inmate OF the Sol
diers Home at Bristol was taken Ill on
Weybosset street today and was sent TO
the Rhode Island hospital I'm the ambu-
lance.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
GETS ANOTHER CHANCE

The trial OF william Smith, charged
with being common railer aud brawl-
er. was continued till Oct 10.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
BITTEN BY A DOG

oliver sterry of 20 Benevolent street re-
ports that he was bitten on the left leg
by shepherd dog at oils last night ~Aqe
near his homo.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
new YORK STOCK MARKET

Reported for The Democrat over
the private wire OF EDWARD Il. Shell
DON a. CO. Bankers and Brokers Room
pa BaniRan building
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
RIVERSIDE
George ". Patton and wife Have
Narrow Escape From Injury

The local office OF The News-Demo-
crat Is at Cons restaurant, Riverside
square, where advertisements and news
items may tN left.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-13

oeip1 and growing stocks had depressing ersoi
On we bulls and gave the bears great encourages.
Ii9it- Later reports that rains had not caused
t,'4ch damage TO the Argentina crop discounted
V-9' source as factor. Local receipts were four~
zen cars with private elevators transferring 4000a
ouSheis OF contract wheat: shipments hence, 12o0d
"uSIleis. Inc estimates of tO-Tnorrov's local rss
celpts were twenty-one cars After selling as low
as Sf4c' May closed at ssltc. The highest vas
O7sc- july closed at SAGE TO s5e. The highest waa
sc and the lowest Sgkc
mere was but little life in the corn nit bot1
ouylnG and selling beipg scattered with price,
notHi's steady Country acceptances were stii
hShC' with prospects of a decrease in the volum,
which forty-one were contract grade Shipments
hence were SO0 bushels: estimates Of ton,orrowss
local receipts. 81 cars. May closed at 45,sc AFTER
selling as high 459sc and as low as Sc july
sofa from 45S+c down to 45&sc. closing at SIC
oats mad firm start ard then turned easier m,
heavy selling by local longs the frnsness gave
way. Resting orders held by commission houses
ao[ 9aay at &c held the market from more rapid
Sec.ne. receipts were 14G with I7S estimated
sds; May closed at 32lsc The highest was $3.50
~ 49, ana the lowest Sl5sc to &C. July sold from
OV zo. d9Tn 70 so'sc; closing at 3311c.
PROVISIONS were less active and there was SONS
lncinatlon on the part of outsiders to realize ON
fneir lines such offerings forcing prices TO lower
teVel Local traders took advantage of the lriI
n speculation to scalp a profit on the short side
a+sSIInaed Stocks OF lard indicate Il decrease OF
Hearay ze0 tlerces since the first of the year tbs
% prevent any accumulation. slight Increase IN
st9 9S or pork and ribs is estimated May pork
to so IS May lard sold from 81 20 on to s. 671I
and reacted to s. 6715 to 81 70 Nav ribs sod from
S7a to so OF to 81 S2 s. S. and reacted to to
the yards were steady to strong