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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-06
LACK Of CARS
To TRANSPORT
POTATO CROP

Houlton. Me. Oct. 6-Potato shippers
throughout the Aroostook region complain
that thousands OF bushels OF the product
are being withheld from the markets OF
the large cities OF the country because or
the shortage OF cars on the railroads
which enter this section.
Since the crop has been placed In the
storehouses the shippers have been un-
able 10 fll many orders from New YORK.
Boston. Philadelphia and other points on
account OF an obnormal demand for cars
and IL Is claimed that unless remedy is
found within a short time that the loss TO
potato buyers and shippers In Aroostook
county will aggregate 100000.
Potato handlers say that their losses
through the railroad situation are not
wholly due 10 the loss Of markets. They
are obliged TO maintain a large force OF
men at each storehouse 10 assort the po-
tatoes In order 10 prevent rot and also TO
keep heat In the building as a prevention
against frost. The shippers OF the county
vii. probably hold a general meeting sooh
TO investigate conditions and 10 decide
what can be done To relieve the present
congestion.
The Aroostook region is one OF the most
important potato producing section In
the United States
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-06
THE FUNERAL Of
STEPHEN A. COOKE
HELD TO-DAY

The funeral of the late Stephen A.
Cooke. for the past four years member
of the board of aldermen from the First
ward. was held this noon from the late
residence. 80 Manning. and owing to the
request OF the family the services at the
house were OF a simple and private ma
ture.
IL was the intention OF the city govern
ment 20 attend in body, but upon re-
quest OF the widow, and as accommoda-
tions could not be conveniently made for
such a large number, a committee of four
was selected 20 represent the city govern
ment Mayor Elisha Dyer, William K.
Reynolds. president OF the board of al
dermen. Joseph Balch, president OF the
common council, and Councilman George
w. Parks OF the First ward. attended the
services at the house. The Rhode Island
Bar association, OF which the deceased
was vice president was represented by
City Solicitor Albert Baker, Louis L. An
CELL, Horace II. German, Dexter II. Potter.
oscar Lapan and James Tillinghast
Judge William Douglas OF the supreme
court, George T. Brown of the superior
court and Judge Arthur l.. Brown OF the
United States district court. Representa-
tive william NJ. L. Bowen. stephen O. Ed
wards. John r. Brown. Superintendent OF
Dexter asylum and Deputy Chief OF Po-
lice Patrick Egan We're also present at
the house.
The floral offerings were profuse and
beautiful and were banked about and
around the casket, completely covering II
from view, while az the foot OF the bier
large wreath OF white and red roses
resting on an easel OF pinks, artstically
intertwined. a tribute from the Rhode ISL
and Bar association. At the head OF the
casket was "A large reclining anchor OF
white roses and astors. supported by a
base OF red roses. from the members OF
the city government.
Shortly after 70 O'Clock the Rev George
McClelland Fiske. pastor OF St stephen 3
Episcopal church. took his position Just
outside the room where --e remains were
laid out and impressively read the Epis-
copal funeral services. There was no
music, and the stiffness Of the house was
broken only by the solemn voice OF the
minister. as ne read the prayers OF the
service At the close OF the reading the
mourners arose and fervently recited the
Apostles Creed
10 was then announced that the SER
vices at tho grave would be strictly prl-
vate and all those who were not imme-
diate friends could take their leave In
tofmenr was az Swan Point cemetery
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-06
TUNNEL WORK HAMPERED
BY OLD STATE ARMORY

The Consolidated tunnel at the Ben
eft stret end Is being hampered by the
moving OF the old state armory and Is
making but slow progress. The rock
that the workmen have encountered at
this end is OF such a hard nature that
81 is necessary TO use the drills I'm order
10 make headway The steam drill not
being practicable on account OF the
condensing OF the steam and the ar
mory being on the ground where the
contractors intend TO erect the plant
for furnishing the compressed air with
which TO run the drills. severely han
dieaps the work OF boring.
However, some Roadway is being
made and when the armory is moved.
70 its new location and the compressed
air drills are set 10 work the progress
viii be rapid AS yet the soil Us not OF
sufficient strength 20 support itself and
in order that sufficient support may be
given 10 the overhead crust the work
Is arched with each advancement OF
four feet
Small dump cars are run into the
tunnel and the excavation Is carried
out. to the North Main street end.
where It is dumped. This will bring
that section 10 a better grade TO meet
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-06

the tracks that will join with the main
division at the Union station.
At the eastern terminus at Gano street
where the hugs steam shovel rs at work,
the cut has advanced some 1J0 feet from
Gano street. The nature Of the soil now
- becoming more heavy and the shovel
has its difficulties In tearing It's way
along the bank Large boulders ana slate
rock are now frequent and II is believed
within the next few days that the ledge
that was expected viii be struck Ahead
OF the shovel for about ten feet there are
half dozen workmen working with
picks and shovels 10 find how near the
surface the ledge will come.
Yesterday afternoon blasting was tried.
and although the result desired was aC-
complished. missiles flew In all directions.
Ii Is said that rocks and sand flew as If
hurled from a volcano. and nearby resi-
dents say that IL this is TO be an exam
pie OF what Is coming IL will be mighty
dangerous to reside in the neighborhood
order was given not TO blast again.
The two mud diggers at work, one III
the channel and one close 10 the west
shore are working with no hindrance for
the foundation Of the bridge.
The pile drivers on the East Providence
side OF the river have completed their
work on the shore and have now moved
out into the stream.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-06
PITY THE WOES
Of A GOVERNOR
WITH A PLANK

Il heard that the Republican machine
was negotiating with the same parties
who got up the elaborate mechanical
devices for Annie Russell's production OF
Puck, said well-known Democrat to
News-Democrat reporter today
The reason for the most modern de-
vices is that heretofore II has been Inn
possible TO successfully propel a candi-
date through an election contest without
a platform.
Il do not forget that there is a general
feeling that platforms are not 10 be taken
seriously, but then they are necessary
for the ambitious to step into the guber
Material coach.
Now. Gov. Utter knows just the
planks that are needed I'm a PLATFORM but
he has not the giving out of the con-
tract for the building OF any platform.
Any planks he sends I'm will be ruthlessly
rejected. Notwithstanding that the genial
governor has been holding a couple of
planks TO the weather for the past two
years.
"In other years the governor was
very much anti-corporation. very strong
ly anti-machine and has boldly claimed
10 be the pioneer Lincoln Steffens of his
state
"In the dim dead past you may recall
that certain eloquent and trenchant ap-
peals to the sturdy citizenship OF the
state TO rally TO the cause of civic right
eousness came from the governors pen.
True. there Is lip service now; but
the organ that is as the apple OF the gov
ernor's eve offers no anti-machine plank
TO the party that one time prided itself
as the party of real Democratic princi-
pies and great moral ideas.
II know IL would make no difference,
for the governor has endorsed the
Democratic idea of veto for the gov
ernor, and he has offered a humorous
makeshift for a constitutional conven-
tion.
"Of course, the governor might justi-
fy his using Of Democratic thunder 10
his fellow Republicans by referring
them to the career Of President Roose-
welt; but the president makes his party
adopt his ideas. and that is just the
difference.
"Of course. II won't do to put Gov.
Utter on a Roosevelt platform. for the
contrast between the power Of the
two men is so glarlng. Now, the gov
ernor is personally a man OF worth;
but President Roosevelt announced
about the time OF his election over
Parker. that deeds, not words, must be
the assets OF his party. II is no easy
standard to Judge man or party by;
but | don't think II is unfair.
That's why / am interested in the
story about the machines sending TO
New York for the latest mechanical
contrivances. The acme in such things
for theatrical performances, / am cred
itably informed, has been reached in
the Puck productions.
you see, the Republicans won't take
any timber furnished by Gov. Utter:
and the Roosevelt planks won't carry
him over the days between oct II and
Nov. 6. Something must be done; and.
as one who enjoys pretty even running
in any political contest. ! hope there is
something in the New York yarn.
Otherwise, II is Higgins i'm a walk"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-06
EXPECTS NO AID
FROM UTTER OR
WHITE JUST YET

The citizens OF North Providence VINO
seek to stop the open violation of the
liquor and gambling laws in that town.
whose appeals TO the town council nave
been absolutely frultless, and whose later
appeal to GOV. Utter so far has produced
no results. held another meeting last eve
ming and took measures TO further thelr
purpose by putting a third ticket IN the
field.
II is the general belief that Gov. Utter
will do absolutely nothing to stop lawless-
ness i'm the town until after the Republi-
can state convention.
II is also well understood that Sheriff
White, whose actively in Democratic 10
calities Is well understood, Will do nothing
before that time especially as any move
against gambling i'm North Providence
would be a blow at the gambling element
conspicuous I'm the First ward In Provi-
dence, which is known 70 be In the pollti-
cal employ of Boss BTayton.
There were about 0 representative cit"
izens present at last evenings meeting,
held in Centredale. which was called 10
order by Elmer Weeden, chairman or the
meeting Of July 8; and Mr.. Weeden was
chosen chairman and Mr.. McIvor, secre-
tary.
The committee appointed TO take what
steps were possible 10 stop law violations,
and II IL saw m TO call the meeting last
night reported that IL had presented
petition TO the town council. That body
I'm executive session in the town sergeants :
room. placed the petition on file.
After awaiting further action two letters
were sent 10 the governor.
From him." said Mr. Crowell. for the
committee. we received more attention.
We have the assurance that things Will
be made better; but IL will be interesting
TO see whether state police will Interfere
i'm a Republican town, as they have In
Democratic localities. Things are now
wide omen, with no attempt to deceive the
police or the council.
"The favorite scheme OF the ring Is 10
place three good men on the council, 10 be
paraded before the voters as specimens or
the party. We need only one. more man
on the council and we will have what we
desire.
This committee has done what II could
and now asks 10 he discharged, with the
recommendation that another of about 25
members be elected TO have charge OF
making up a third ticket"
This committee was appointed as fol-
lows: Elmer Weeden, Daniel McIvor,
William r. Angel. Henry A. Burlingame
William Gay, Henry Corbln. H. II. Hin
George Bamberton. Joseph Leslie, James
T. Stiff, Frank A. Stone, Robinson Tate
George H. whitaker Frederick Winsor
Phelias Tetrault, Robert Burns, william
r. Nickerson, Harry j Williams Frank
c. Angel, Cyprian Forgue, Ovide Foster,
Isaac Worrington, Matthew Costello.
Walter s. Seamans, James Leslie. Sidney
Crowther. George Potter Herbert Swal-
low, Len Swan and T.. Francis Crowell
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-06
PRESIDENT
LAUOS THE SONS
Of IRELAND

washington, Oct. g. -. Presidant
roosevelt today received Il. = o'Con-
nor M r. Michael ]. Ryan OF Philo-
uelphla, the new president OF the Init
eu lrish League OF America, and DIR
Maurlce +. Egan. and William +
DoWhey' both OF Washington. ID q Mr.
times. seNei"i
The president aIluding 10 his forth.
coming article on the Celtic sages AZ
clared that his study OF them hsd r,ada
MIN realize more than ever the hTgh
place Ireland occupied I'm the storv or
learning and civilization. and tbat no
man, especially with Irish blood In his
seIhs' could tail TO have his respect for
himself and his race enormously
heightened by such studies
Ihe president then asked Mr. o,con-
nor 20 give the message to the Irish
people that his affection and admire
eion lot them grew stronger every year
prosperity. ''N'
great appreciation the English neonIe had
or his work In behalf OF peace between
japan ana Russia. and said he looked nm
among them as the Statue OF IIkarty
does in New York harbor
speaking on the subject OF self-eovern
ment IN ireland. Mr.. O'Connor said n
measure having that in view would be
introduced at the next session OF parlia-
ment and would be passed by the house
of commons by a majority OF l5o votaS
The house OF lords, which feared the ter
rors OF refusing TO accede to a ponuIar
demand, he hoped, would shrink from, 70
jecting the measure.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-06
SOCIALIST RAPS
THE GOVERNOR
ON EDITORIAL

~Do you really believe that the pres
ent governor OF this state. who, In his
paper at westerly, came out editorially
and advocated bullets for workingmen,
IS fit man 10 receive your voter
asked James A. DeBell OF his hearers
at an open-air lecture on Socialism"
last night on Cathedral square.
Mr.. De Bell spoke on the conditions
of the day, both locally and nationally,
taking fling out OF the so-called
leisure" GLASSES. pointing out particu-
lariy the Newport colonies" where, he
said "the representatives of the wealth
of the nation. are able TO bedeck them
selves in fine linen and sport automo-
biles. while the laborers who produce
all the wealth are unable TO decently
clothe themselves and their families
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-06
MAY TRANSFER FUNDS

The ancillary receiver OF the Co-opera-
tive Savings society OF Connecticut In
this state was authorized by Judge Brown
IN the superior court today 10 remove
funds from the Westminster bank and
Union Trust company and transfer the
sams to the receiver la Connecticut
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-06
SCHOOL FOR DANCING

The chidren's class for dancing was
opened today under the most favorable
auspices at the Maurice Haas dancing
school, l52 Weybosset street. corner Eddy.
No school in the city offers better ad-
vantages for the art Of teaching than that
OF Prof Haas, who gives his personal at
tention to each OF his pupils, be they chill
dren or adults In figure dances and i'm
the way OF new steps he has always some
thing new tn offer and helps himself and
his pupils well i'm advance His classes
are rapidly filling up. Prof Haas is a
member OF the National Association OF
Dancing Masters
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-06
lMPECUNIoUS PATIENTS
MAY GO TO new YORK

In reply TO letter sent last evening
by DR.. Chaplin. superintendent OF the To-
cal health department, TO the effect that
there were two persons bitten by rabid
dogs here, who were unable TO secure
money for treatment at the Pasteur IN
stitute, DR. w. ;. Wheeler, the resldent
physician az the institute telegraphed
this afternoon 10 send the dog s victims
q soon as possible and all other persons
who might be bitten.
Josephine Martin. aged 3. Of p Byron
street. and Walter McGonigle, aged 10, OF
A. State street were bitten by rabid dogs,
and will 90 10 the Pasteur institute In
New York tomorrow morning.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-06
n. {. GROCERY co.
ASSETS co At
AUCTION SALE

Receiver Frank o. Field secured the en-
try of decree in the superior court to-
carriages, wagons and stable OF the New
England Grocery company at public auc-
tion on oct. IL, an dthe store. stock and
fixtures of the company at auction on
oct. 10 All claims must be presented on
or before Nov. 4. The efforts OF the re-
ceiver to dispose OF the concerns assets
at private sale were not successful
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-06
SEIZED BOTTLE
FROM HIS LIPS
Jos. NJ. Hewitt Attempted
to End Troubles
Kissed His Wife and Four Children, Said tie Would
Take His Life, But Was Frustrated in His Effort
and After the Administration of AntdOtes Was
Conveyed to the Rhode Island Hospital.

Mrs Hewitt grabbed the bottle; and
in the struggle much OF the poison was
spilled over her dress.
Having secured the bottle. Mrs Hew-
lit called for aid and word was sent
TO the Third police station, and Patrol
man willard l. Turner went TO the
house.
In the meantime Mrs Hewitt had
gone TO summon Or Campbell; ana on
their return Hewitt was found on a
bed moaning as II i'm agony.
Antidotes were administered; and, as
II was not sure how much poison How
1T might have taken, he was sent TO
the Rhode Island hospital in the am
bulance TO await developments.
Hewitt is currier by trade and
works for c. NJ. Stone on BENEFIT street
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-06
AN IDtAl SKATING RINK

The .ievotees OF roller skating find the
Infantry hall rink this fall more attrac-
tive than ever. The class OF patrons is
such as 20 make II always an enjoyable
place TO visit: and such features a. first
class music colored lights. and n perfect
floor are much appreciated. The rink is
open every afternoon az 2:30. evenings at
$50. and nothing Is omitted by the man
agcment that can contribute 20 the COM
fort and pleasure Of skaters or other visi-
tors
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-06

Joseph NJ. Hewitt, aged AZ, because
of family troubles. is believed 10 have
made an attempt TO commit suicide at
i o'clock this afternoon, by taking lau-
danum at his home, 2SS Wickenden
street.
The police say that Hewitt has had
family differences for some time and
that this morning another disagree
ment occurred, after which he went TO
a drug store and secured an ounce OF
laudanum.
with this he returned 10 his home,
kissed his wife and four children and
announced his intention Of taking his
life.
Then he produced the bottle and
made an attempt 10 swallow its con-
tents.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-06
CHINESE SEEK LICENSE

Two Cinnamon and two white women
called at the city hall this afternoon and
told officer Dick Clarke. the city hail
guardian. that one OF the couples wanted
a marriage license. They were told q
call later when the clerk would be there
A license is seldom issued Co a Chinese
and a white woman Ia this city.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-06
YOUR CHOICEi

The Republican party
says that the majority of
the citizens, be they Re
publicans, Democrats, Pro
hibitionists or Socialists,
are not TO be trusted. or at
least will not approve Of
the actions of its represen
tatives.
The Democratic party
says that the majority ot
the people, be they Re
publicans, Democrats. Pro
hibitionists or Socialists,
are the people to be trust
ed, and the only power
which should be supreme
in our government. Hon.
John ]. Fitzgerald.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-06
TO PROBE ciRACCIO'S DEATH

Coroner Eugene III. Lincoln will hold an
inquest into the cause OF the death OF
Luigi Caraccio. the italian boy who died
at the Rhode Island hospital on Tuesday.
as the result OF being struck on the head
by a stone thrown by one OF his play
mates. Coroner Lincoln says that he will
proceed with the inquest about the middle
of next week
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-06
800 TROOPS MAY
Be TOTAL FORCE
SENT To CUBA

Washington, Oct. Sowing TO the sat-
isfactory aspect OF affairs I'm Cuba. Sec
retary Taft has been asked by cable IL
I'm his judgment IL is necessary to send 10
the island more troops than the 900 now
on board the transport Sumner. due in
Havana today or tomorrow
lie has not yet responded. and mean
while the preparations will continue for
the despatch OF the entire force of $500
men as originally planned.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-06
CONTEMPT CASE POSTPONED

The case OF ~ - Curtis vs. Amanda
VI llowland et al which was before
Judge Brown today on plaintiffs prayer
that respondent bo adiudged in contempt
was postponed n week
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-06
ASKS $4,000 FOR INJURIES

Sarah Louise Putnam has sued the
Rhode Island company for $4,000 for
personal injuries received while baard-
ing a car on Elmwood avenue on June
21, 1905. when she was thrown to the
floor OF the car by reason Of it's sudden
starting. william r.. Champlin is her
attorney.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-06
FOR PINE RIDGE CAMP

Contributions in aid of Pine Ridge
camp for consumptives received since
last report are as follows: Hartwell q
Kingston, s25; Charity" s25 Hall &
Lyon company. $50; Theodore w. Fos-
ter, 800; b. II. Gladding Dry Goods
company, $40; Il. F. Albee OF Keith's
theatre, SO; total, $500.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-06
On. RUSSELL ORDERED
TO FOOT THE BILLS

Judge Stearns has ordered Or. Walter
A Russell 20 pay TO Mary II. Russell,
who Is seeking divorce from him, the
sum OF Sl5 a week FOR her support. $40
Tor witness fees and s. for counsel fees.
Mrs. Russell was awarded the custody
OF her child, but the doctor Ia allowed is
society three hours a week
DR. Russell nled a petition for a writ
OF habeas corpus 70 get the custody OF
his child; but the court today denied the
petition.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-06
TAKEN Ill ON STREET

William Sholes, who lives on Pearl
street fell in ft this morning on West
minister street and was' taken into the
Hopkins hotel and later to the hospital
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-06
SUPPORT kkD FEES ORDERED

Judge Stearns this afternoon directed
the respondent IN the case OF Mary r.
Hyr VS. Edward J fIye 90 pay petition
a. s. a week FOR her support and so for
counsel fees.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-06
THEY KNOW MORE NOW

Nearly % persons unacquainted with the
fact that the city hall closes at noon on
Saturdays, visited the hall this afternoon
with the intention Of paying taxes.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-06
GOES INTO POLICE HISTORY

4 report from the officers OF the Rhode
Island Historical society Is that a man
entered the rooms yesterday aud stole
containing s.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-06
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET

Reported for The News Democrat over
the private wire OF EDWARD II. SHELL
DON 81 CO, Bankers ami Brokers Room
234 Banigau Building
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-06
The COTTON MARKET.

Reported for The News Democrat over
the private wire OF EDWARD L. SHELL
DON & CO, Bankers and Brokers. Room
23i Banigan Building
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-06
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