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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-17
NO DOOG|NG Of
THE NOMINATION
BY DEMOCRATS

While II is practically settled that this
next reform nominee for governor Of
Rhode Island will be a Democrat, the
Democratic and Independent leaders seem
not yet TO have crystalized on a candi-
date.
There will be no dodging OF the nomin-
alton this year as most Democrats, In
common with the Independents. believe
this is the peoples year and that the
Democratic-Independe nominee. who Is
sure to be strong man, IS certain OF
election.
Close friends OF Mayor James II. Hig-
gins Of Pawtucket who Is now in Califtv-
MIA. insist that he is out of the race, and
that he can hardly be induced to accept
the nomination under any circumstances.
for reasons which 10 him seem sufficient.
The name of ex-Gov. Honest John"
Davis OF Pawtucket has also been men,
toned prominently. and among the possi-
bilities is also former Gov. Lucius r. c.
Garvin OF Cumberland. DIR. Garvin is said
to have his eyes on tne congressional
nomination, however
Those who are talking of the possibility
that he may be nominee for a nth time
say they believe he can command more
OF the Independent vote than any other
Democratic candidate who could be men
toned while he should poll the full DEM
ocratic strength
Some Independents who some time ago
were speaking OF the advisability of call
ing upon Hon. Rathbone Gardner to be
their standard bearer for governor now
say that they have no choice. They seem
TO feel that. as the Democracy has m
dorsed their candidate for United States
senator. IL would be asking too much 20
propose the name Of an Independent for
governor ALSO and many Democrats seem
10 feel about the same way.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-17

the work could be done for something
like $500.
IL explains why Ozro c. Heath gets the
gas piping job for not exceeding $500; but
II does not tell why another Job for
sewer piping is said TO have gone TO AL
derman Dunn, who isn't I'm that line OF
business and who must of necessity en-
ploy some other person to do such work
for him.
Thereby hangs a tale that Is being
rolled tenderly over the tongles OF
gossip and does not show the city hall
ring up i'm the most favorable light
committee struggled TO prevent the
squandering OF money on the Technical
high school I'm the name OF repairs"
Not everybody knows that one OF
the principal considerations that final
ly led them to consent to let
ting the work proceed along GER
tain lines was notice by the
contractor I'm charge OF the work that he
would hold the city responsible for any
loss caused by delays for which he was
not to blame, and that this loss would
largely exceed any gain that might ac-
crue 10 the city through discriminating
between contracts and such jobs as had
been arranged by those who had favorites
TO play and reward.
The plain fact Is that the sewer work,
the plumbing and gas fitting, piping.
which will cost considerably in excess OF
Continued on page Three.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-17
CRUISE ORDERS
SENT OUT FOR
THE RESERVES

Special orders concerning the cruise Of
the Naval Battalion have been issued by
Gov. Utter through the office OF the ad-
jutant general and sent TO the various
commanders OF the naval brigade in this
city as follows:
'Commandant William c. Bliss com
manding Rhode Island Naval battalion Is
hereby directed to have his command pre-
pared for a weeks cruise on the L. S. ).
Columbia designated by the navy depart
ment for the purpose specified, leaving
Newport, Aug. 80 at 10 a. m.
"A government tender will be at Provi-
dencc on the evening Of the oath and
the third and fourth divisions will be on
board In season tor the tender TO sail to
Newport by Z a. m. on the morning Of
the 18th.
The first division will be prepared to
board the tender Immediately upon it's
arrival that there may be no delay in
reaching Newport.
Commander Bliss will see that each
division is thoroughly equipped for this
cruise including mess gear hammocks,
mattresses, mattress covers, and clothing
bags. No arms or other equipment will
be taken.
Commissioned officers will take with
them napkins towels, bed linen and blan-
kets. Such officers as occupy cots in the
ward room Will provide themselves with
mattresses and pillows.
Subsistence will be furnished by the
L. s. $ Columbia to be paid for by the
state OF Rhode Island. and arrangements
will be made for one messman, for ap-
proximately every 20 men TO assist I'm the
preparing and the serving OF the food
after 81 has been cooked.
ANY additional transportation that may
be required will be furnished by the quar-
termaster- general upon the proper requi-
sition OF the commanding officer OF sny
division.
Pay rolls required by law will be for
warded 10 the adtutant-generals office
promptly upon the completion OF the tour
OF duty; and detailed report OF the
cruise Will be furnished by the command
ing officer
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-17
VETS MAY SUE
UNION BANDS
FOR QUITTING

What the outcome OF the withdrawal
OF the union bands from the parade yes
terday Will be, can at present only be
conjecture.
That the ire OF the vets was aroused
by the action is a fact; and IL is quite
certain that at the next regular meetings
or some OF the associations action will be
decided upon that may lead TO suits for
the breaking OF contracts
president John II. Barbour OF the Vet
Grams association and foreman OF the
Volunteers of Central Falls. said today
that when he hired Fay,s hand -MF-Far
stated that in the event of such a thing
happening. his band would not withdraw
Mr. Barbour also said that at the next
meeting OF the company. he will recon-
mend that suit be instituted
II is thought probable that this will
also be done by other companies.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-17
RICCl BEFORE COURT AGAIN,
FINED FOR DRUNKENNESS

John Rcci who was sentenced 10 so
days I'm Jail yesterday Tor carrying a
concealed weapon, he being the first 10 be
arragned under the new court rule to Inn
pose Jail sentence for such offences In
stead OF fines. was tried in the police court
this morning OIL a charge OF being drunk.
found guilty and fined s. and costs by
Judge Wright
He was arraigned yesterday morning
and PLEADED not guilty TO the charge.
Ricci can speak but little English and
during the course OF his trial excitedly
danced on his toes and exclaimed me
no drunk. me no drunk they shoot me
two times" As Ricci had a very black
eye Il II presumed he tried 10 say that
he was hit twice during the course OF
some row
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-17
NATIONAL CAR.
To MEET NEXT
At SARATOGA

Minneapolis, Mimi, Aug. 1.-THE en-
OF the Grand Army OF the Re-
bubble may take no action either on the
Question OF the abolishment OF canteens
from old soldiers homes or for the pro-
gision Of monument 10 Henry Wirz
The committee on resolutions last night
bid not prepare a statement on either
Question. Both matters, however. may
be brought up formally for action before
adjournment OF the business sessions.
When the encampment opened today
The first question considered was the Sc
|ection OF a place for the next conven-
Hon. Yesterday Saratoga was proposed
by the New York delegation and met
NTH great favor Today Cincinnati ex-
ended an invitation. but Saratoga was
elected.
| In the convention OF the Ladies' OF the
trard Army the project purchase tt1e
Mclean house at Appomattox, where Lee
.urrendered 10 Grant, and present II TO
he government as peace memorial
,as unanimously endorsed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-17

containing the principal business houses,
the park. the Plaza Victoria and the Ma
uonal Theatre
To the northwest OF this section is the
quarter Of the city known as the Puerto
COR porD in which are situated tn greater
number OF the public buildings and the
vast warehouses. which line the docks.
The port OF Valparaiso il the terminus OF
important lines Of steamers for Europe.
by way OF the Straits OF Magellan and
and Panama and is the centre OF the
South American coasting service. Early
during the present year there were
number of earthquake shocks i'm Chill
creating much alarm.
GOMMUNICATION RE-ESTABLISHED
New York. Aug 1.-THE Central and
South American Telegraph Company have
re-established their main office In Val
paraiso and are working with that city
now. This would seem to show that the
Continued on page Six.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-17
MILK INSPECTOR
WANTS BIGGER
APPROPRIATION

Inspector of Milk Walter q.
Scott thinks the appropriation OF $4,000
annually for his department is much
too small TO conduct IL as IL should
be in order TO guard the public against
adulterated. impure and dirty milk.
Out OF the $4,000 are paid Mr.. Scott's
salary OF $4,000 and the salaries OF
his assistants
Inspector Scott says he needs
chemist He and his assistants start
the days work before S o'clock in the
morning and work until evening.
The committee on milk has been con-
sidering the needs of the department
for a long time, but has taken no
action.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-17

Valparaiso Is a fortified seaport OF Chill
and the most important commercial town
of the western coast OF South America.
1t has population Of about 10000. II is
the capital of province OF the same
|rame and is situated on a large
bay in the Pacific ocean, 70 miles west
northwest OF Santiago, with which II Is
connected by roll.
The bay OF Valparaiso, which is well
sheltered on three sides, is bounded by
ranges Of hills rising 10 from 1900 TO 100
feet high on the slopes OF which con-
siderable portion OF the city OF Valparaiso
lis built. on the south side OF the bay
|are the spacious suburbs OF Nuevo Male
Icon and Gran Avenida, from which pass
|out one OF the finest of the thoroughfares
|cf Valparaiso. the Avenida de las Deli
Ic!as. The lower central section OF the
lefty Is constituted by the Almendral hav-
ling regular and attractive streets and
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-17
WANT WHITE TROOPS TO
REPLACE NEGRO SOLDIERS

Brownsville. Tex. Aug. l7.-No replies
being received by the investigating com
mittees to requests for protection and re-
lief from the strain under which this city
has been since the Outrage committed by
soldiers on Monday night the committee
has sent a most urgent message 10 Presi-
dent Roosevelt. Senators Culberson and
Bailey and Gov. Lanham. detailing the
etttfases and saying after two days dill
gent Inquiries IL has been found that na
blame attaches 10 the citizens and asks
that the negroes be replaced by white
troops.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-17
RISONER ESCAPED, But
SERGEANT MAGUIRE GOT HIM

Eugene Leownear was fined $40 and
lists in police court this morning for
|veling; and Emma Catey pleaded not
|hlty 20 a similar charge and was held
|r trial tomorrow.
|rhe two. returning from down the river
|sterday got into an argument on
|et.tmiHsteF- street and were arrested.
while In the Central station Lcownear
|arly effected his escape lie was sit
|g I'm the office; and. while Sergt ga
hire was busy. he followed out OF doors
|me of the visiting fremen. who had
Ven inspecting the station
fergt. Mcguire noted his absence. saw
In on Fountain street and chased him
rough a side street, finally capturing
|p.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-17
Of
SOLDIERS HOME
KILLS HIMSELF

Boston. Aug. l7-Fearing that the four
gashes which he had cut in his neck
with a razor would not produce death.
William II. Packard, an inmate OF the
Soldiers Home. at Chelsea, Jumped from
a window early today, striking on the
concrete walk 20 feet below. He died an
hour later
Packard had been i'm ill-health for some
time past and IL is supposed that despond-
ency from this cause led him 10 commit
suicide. He was 70 years old and leaves
two sons In Lynn.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-17
Mr.. MOODY CONFERRED
WITH TIE PRESIDENT

oyster Bay, l.. T., Aug 17-Attorney
General Moody. who was n guest OF Pres.
ident Roosevelt last night left oyster
Bay for Washington today. lie said he
had discussed with the president the mat
ter OF filling several vacancies on the
Federal bench.
The conclusions reached. he said would
be announced later when the president
made the appointments which had been
decided on Nothing except routine mat
ters were talked about. he said and no
reference made TO Standard oil suits.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-17
UNION PACIFIC AND SOUTHERN
PACIFIC DECLARE DIVIDENDS

New York. Aug 1.-THE executive
committee OF the Union Pacific Railroad
company and Southern Pacific company
announced today that the following divi-
dends have been declared.
semi-annual dividend OF 2 per cent
on the preferred and semi-annual dlyl.
urr1u OF = UrT CTUT. on Tne common stock
OF tho Union Pacific: and a semi-annual
dividend OF ~ per cent on the common
stock Of. the Southern Pacific company.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-17
WARSHIPS ENGAGE IN
SECRET SIGNAL PRACTICE

Rockport, Mass. Aug. 17.-War maneu-
vers and secret signal practice were in
dulged by the battleship squadron in the
earlier part OF today The weather was
perfectly clear and the thousands OF visi-
tors lined the shore to watch the ships,
some OF which were 10 or ~ miles at
sea.
The Missouri remained within about
four miles Of the harbor and appeared to
be working out some naval problem The
torpedo boat destroyer flotilla did not go
out with the battleships. remaining quiet
lN at anchor
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-17
RETURN Of THE MULLAHS
SlGNALIze0 BY REJOICING

St. Petersburg, Aug. IA despatch
from Teheran, Persia. today. says that
the return of the expelled mullahs was
made the occasion for great ceremony,
the city being Illuminated In their honor
for four days
Crowds OF people greeted them at a
gate OF the city. the Russian colony par
ucipating IN the demonstration. The dis
turbances have ceased
The health OF the shah is reported to
be Worse than for some time mat
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-17
MCCORMICK HELD FOR
ASSAULTING JOHN ]. KELLY

Michael Mccormick I'm the Sixth district
court this morning was arraigned on the
charge OF assaulting John j. Kelly and
pleaded not guilty He was held for trial
on Tuesday I'm bonds OF $500
The police say Kelly. who Is a small
man went into a saloon I'm the Second
district yesterday TO ask the way - the
nearest clergyman's house when McCor-
mick referred 10 him as an insignificant
person and struck him on the nose.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-17
lHEEIS REPORTED TO POLICE

John s. Walsh. ianitor OF the Tyler
school reported TO the police that there
was stolen from the school building on
the 18th inst. two brass hand basins val
ued at 81 one brass bell weighing 20
pounds. value not known. and two hose
nozzles valued at 81 80
Gustave Sakcrson OF III Burnett street.
a milkmant reports that two quart bot
ties Of milk valued az - cents nave been
stolen the last two mornings from 26i
Rhodes street
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-17
REFUSED A DRINK he
SMASHES SALOON MIRROR

George Kirby was fined I'm the Sixth
district court this morning so and costs
FOR defacing property, a mirror valued at
s. belonging TO Simon Jersky.
Jersky conducts saloon in the Hebrew
colony in the Second police district Yes
terday, when Kirby entered the shop ne
asked for n drink and was refused He
went out but did not depart without first
heaving a stone which smashed the mir
ror
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-17
FUNERAL OF MRS. CRAlGIE
IS LARGELY ATTENDED

-London--AAR-iz-- -iz--a-l4e-f -f.faerrf- -srrvtrvs
today over the body of Mrs Pearl Mary
Toresa Craigie John oliver Hobbes). the
novelist and dramatist. at the Jesuit
church. Farm street. were largely at
tended
Ambassador Reid and Mrs Reid and
many other Americans and a number of
English authors and writer's were present
The burial followed at kensal Green Gem
ctery.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-17
PAINE ST. HOUSE
RA|DED TODAY,
TWO ARRESTS

Capt. Stone. Lieut.. whipple and Pa
Folmen whipple and Gilfoil. at II o'clock
|day made a raid on house on Paine
rect. near Empire. and arrested Rosan-
p Ventro on warrants charging the il
|gal sale OF liquor and keeping liquor
pr sale. and also Ruth Pelegrini on the
barge OF being a lewd and wanton per-
bn.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-17
CAPTAIN STARFIElD Of The
YACHT PRISCILLA DISAPPEARS

Frank Stanfeld. captain Of the steam
yacht Priscilla. >ying of the New York
dock, disappeared from the vessel last
night.
This morning one OF the yachts boats
was found tied up at the New York dock
half full of water Capt Stanheld had
In his possession large sum Of money.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-17
COY MISSING FROM HOME

Annie Hayes Of l67 Wanset street re-
ports that her son Joseph. $ years old.
has been missing from home since
o clock yesterday afternoon.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-17
STATE SENATOR CONVICTED
OF ATTEMPTED BRIBERY

Perryville. Ark, Aug. i7-State Senator
+. O. Butt was convicted by a jury I'm
the Circuit court this morning on a
charge OF offering bribe TO another state
senator.
lie was sentenced 90 two years In the
penitentlary and fined S2O0
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-17
EARTHQUAKE SHOCK

London. Aug. IA despatch 10 the
Reuter- Telegram company from Buenos
Ayres says that a telegram from Men
doza. capital Of the Argentine province
OF that name, states that the earthquake
shock felt there last night did not result
In any serious consequences
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-17
JUICY PLUMS
PLUCKED FOR
THE INSIDERS
Queer Phases of Repair"
Work for the City

technical High School Jobs Throw Some Interesting
Light Upon the Way Things Are Done at the
City Hall. How Those Interested Tell Conflicting
Stories and How Alderman Dunn Is Said to Have
Been Given sleeping Potion" After Kicking
Over Assembyman Manney's Latest Capture of
Fat Picking
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-17
COLT COMBINE
HAS NEW GAME
Name of Judge Colt To Be Trotted Out to
Further Fool The People.

NO Mention of Candidate For Senator Will BE Permitted at the
Republican State Convention and Every Effort Will Be
Made to Prevent COL Colt, Who's, Selection Aldrch and
Perry Have Already Made Certain Becoming Definite
Target For Opposition by Either Senator Wemores SuppO
ters the Democrats.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-17
MOORE NUISANCE CASE CONTINUED

In the sixth district court this morning
the trial of Rose Moore on the charge
OF maintaining n grog shop was further
continued TO Aug a.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-17

DUPLICATES SAN FRANCISCO DISASTER.
New York Aug 1.-THE city OF Valparaiso Chile is report
ed badly damaged by earthquake One report received here
that the situation in Valparaiso prove be the
San Francisco disaster.
Practically every building in the city damaged and there
fires in the different parts OF the Many
reported killed and injured
The earthquake has interrupted cable facilities lower
South American points and communication restricted the
via Lisbon.
Another report from Valparaiso is that the loss OF life has
been confirmed Fires burning in various OF the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-17
Chilean City Wrecked By
Earthquake Shocks
Practically Every Building In The Place Damaged and Fires
Have Broken Out In Many Sections Many People Re-
ported Killed and Injured But Details Of tho Disaster Are
Difficult 10 Obtain on Account Of the interruption Of Cable
Communication

New York Aug I7-Cable advces report the city OF Vapar
aso Chile, badly damaged by earthquake.
Many persons killed and injured
1
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-03-29

NJ. L. Bryan is selling the best cigars
made at 10 cents each
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-03-29
A FIntterlna TestLmonlaI.
airy we use the wires.

A very eminent London surgeop. one
Of the lights Of the profession. one day
observed a gentleman knocked down
by a runaway horse. He went to his
aid and found be had broken his leg
II was only simple fracture, but the
man was badly hurt.
The surgeon used his umbrella as a
spllnt and with bis own hands borrow
ed handkerchief& bandaged the limb
tightly. put the patient In cab and
drove to the nearest hospital There
they were received by young medical
student
you've bundaged this pretty Well"
said the youth patronlzlngly.
mot at oil" said the other.
Il suppose you have been attending
some ambulance class. They say a
little learning IL a dangerous thing
but the little you've learned you've put
to good account. I can't give you your
umbrella now, but II you leave your.
address It shall be sent to your house.
Il had better give you my card"
said the eminent surgeon, and he did
Pearson's Weekly.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-03-29
Decides to Adopt the Metric
sv,tem and Attempts to In
suuct Mrs. B.
roo QUICK FOR HIM
u. Film at His Own Game and
'io Beats an lgnominious Retreat
His Quick Collapse.

wright. 1905 by Mcclure, Philippe 8 Col
BoWsER's face wore Q
IU bland smile when he left the
Va Office for home the other aft.
! ernoon, and his air was pat.
|zlne ana paternal as he greeted
gowser lie had struck a good
nj and he was ticbled over Il, Had
Found the cook gone and Mrs. Bow
With a headache he would not have
ded much. During dinner he was
odness itself and there was every
kop to hope that be bad couple Of
|ter tickets IN bis pocket. After
her he waited to get his cigar aiight
then observed;
Mrs Bowser presume you learned
various tables IN mathematics when
went to schoolr
les, I believe ] did,
Non can tell, can you, how many
\ make furlong and how many
ICES make a poundT
4 might If should try my hardest"
bid you ever Investigate to find
Ire our tables of weights and meas
4 came from r
hhey were established by the gov
nent Of course"
But where did the government get
b from2'
/ can't say as to that"
No. Of course you can't You are too
y looking for sixty cent hosiery at 8S
. Is to give the matter any attention.
have never posted yourself as to
Ether we had the best or the poorest
TEN on earth. You have known that
teen ounces make a pound IN Ameri.
md that has been enough for you,
ether you got Il or not You have
Ten three feet for a yard and been
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-03-29

An old man leaving work got into a
car. He had not gone far before the
conductor asked him for twopence. The
man said It was penny for the dis
lance he was going. The conductor said
sharply to him, eshut up and pay two
pence" So he paid It.
The next morning the conductor re
ceIved letter without a stamp. which
was surcharged as usual. When be
opened It be was surprised to see writ
ten on paper, "Shut up and pay two
pence."-L London Tit-Bits.