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The Lexington intelligencer., 1906-11-17
70 The Investor.

All over the Southwest. cities and towns
are growing up, expanding requiring more
demanding more. peopled by eager, pushing,
wideawake citizens, who see the virtue OF
encouraging enterprises Of every kind, the
needfulness OF getting morearf better iacsli
ties, and more hands 10 develol she country
The oil snd gas fields Of Kansas. Indian
Territory and Oklahoma are practically new
and offer wonderful opportunitiesfor devel.
opment along commercial lines.
The Lexington intelligencer., 1906-11-17
hRIrElY 1HL common IS YNlsl

The Southwest is really In need pt nothing
save people. More men are wantt ln the
Southwest are vast areas OF unimuf0ved land
land not yielding the crops OF which II Is
eapable. The same thing In different way.
Is true Of the towns. Few lines OF business
are adequately represented There are open
ingsof all s0rts-for mills and manufacturing
plants for small stores ofall kinds Tor BANKS,
newspapers and lumber yards. Mechanics
and professional men, both are In demand.
we are IN possession Of all sores OF infor..
nation valuable alike to the investor anc
honeseeker. II you are Interested, tell US
what YOU want. how much you have to invest
and we will gladly furnish the information
Write today fora copy oiour book business
Chances It's Free Address
,Ess1aes-, GEORGE MoRr0H,
INl N OuuSa Passenger sna rlsi'l ag'HL
ST. LOUIS. NO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-17

Although several candidates are men
toned for the presidency in succession
10 NJ. Louhet. including VI. Fallieres,
president OF the senate NJ Doumer presi-
dent OF the chamber OF deputies; III. sar-
rien. former minister OF Justice. and NJ
Leon Bourgeois. the former premier,
the real contest was between NJ. Fallieres
and M Doumer.
The former had the general support Of
the advanced socialist and radical groups
constituting the famous party which sus-
tained the Combes ministry
NJ. Doumer was formidable opponent
whose election TO the presidency Of the
chambeT OF deputies last year. as break
ing swey from his former connection with
the famous party previously referred TO.
gave the FIRST blow TO NJ conbes.
However. this better thought and ac-
tion did not aid him materially in his am
bition 70 become the president OF the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-17

The hearing on tho motion was post
poned until Friday upon request OF tho
banks attorney. Assistant Attorney Ger
eral DeGoosh said he had received inform
alton from the police that Treasurer Bur
len had left the city and gone TO Mon
treal
Counsel for the bank explained that the
purpose OF the treasurer was TO try 10
secure buyers for the securities.
The police alleged that when Burlen
visited the bank he removed papers and
books.
"Of the $751; 900 which was deposited with
the company" said Mr.. DeGoosh I'm court.
there remains now. the Custodians in
form me. but $3.50 In actual cash. am OF
the opinion that the company is hope
lessly insolvent and | ask this court 20
appoint permanent receivers for the com
pany.'
After recting tho story OF Treasurer
Burlens visit to the bank, Mr.. DeGoosh
said.
This visit by night was made fcw
hours after the savings bank cOmmis-
sloners had given puoiic potice that ON
the following day, Jan. ,. they Intended
10 ask the court for ~ Injunction, clos
ing the doors OF the institution. Treas
urer Burlen has left the state and now
is In Montreal
Counsel for the company predlcted tnat
Mr. Burlcn would be back In Boston by
Friday
Il told Mr. Burlen to 80 TO Montreal"
ne said. "in connection with the securi-
ties. an dir he obeys he will return by
Friday night"
In postponing -lhe matter untl-Erlday
Justice Bralcy. before whom the petition
was brought declared that tho case was
one in which many people were inter-
estcd
"AiI that the receiver can put hls hands
on" ne said. was already in charge of
tho custodians appointed by the court. /
suggest n conference amongst the various
counsel and will postpone tho hearing un-
tn Friday morning
POLICE 1NvEsTlGATIoN ORDERED.
The board of police has ordered = thor
ough investigation OF the affairs ~ the
Provident securities and Banking com
many which In now uulor The LlrELL lon
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-17

While the talk among the ambassadors
is all OF concilaton and harmony Mo
hammed FL Torres. the Moroccan for
eign minister and head Of the mission OF
Morocco and Mokri the sultans principal
agent do not believe that the conference
will agree.
Budgtt Meakin, an eminent authority
on Morocco. had prolonged conversation
today in Arabic with Mohammed FL Tor
res. and repeated TO the Associated Press
the Moorish view az follows:
"Mohammed FL Torres will be passive
observer AZ the conference until 80 enters
the las stage. II the Powers do not agree
the conference will fall to pieces Of Itself.
without the Moors lifting finger IT,
however. the Powers accept a general
plan OF control Of Morocco, the sultan
cannot be asked to submit anything that
will insult the faith. or provike n rebel
lion among his own people.
In concluding the conversation Mo
hammed El Torres used the following ex-
pressive sentence. as indicating the IN
consistency OF the powers
why don't they hold conference upon
Russia and establish order there -
The powers will hesitate before facing
n military occupation or Morocco to en-
force a scheme OF administration. The
MOors expect some powers 90 take their
viewpoint. even were n general agreement
attained They pray much OF the time
FOR the Almighty 90 protect Hts faithful
and they trust that the powers OF evil
will fall In confusion.
The whole OF the islam world Is some
what excited over the fate OF Morocco.
as II Is the last independent siussulman
kingdom OF Africa
Mohammed FL Torres expressed salts
faction ~ the fact that the conference will
begin with . discussion Of contrsband
arms. es this is one question IN which
Morocco is anxious 10 secure the lnterven-
ton Of the Powers
The Moroccoans contend that while the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-17

Armory Construction Loan bonds 1t was
ordered TO the calendar
Mr. Martin for the committee on pub
lie instruction. reported the organization
OF that body with Benjamin Martin as
chairman and r. W. Keleher as clerk.
The notice was read and placed on file.
Mr. Brazeau OF Pawtucket introduced an
act 10 incorporate the Narragansett Loan
company OF Pawtucket The incorpora-
tors named are Ulderic Loisele. Fortenat
Gagnon and Adelard $. Gagnon. the capi-
tai stock not 20 exceed 100000
The concern will carry on a general
banking and loan business. with power
OF buying and selling real estate. 1t was
read and referred TO the committee on
corporations.
Mr. Bliss OF Cranston introduced a bill
for a resolution 20 appropriate $4,000 for
the completion OF the state census.
IL was read and referred to the COM
mittee on finance.
Mr.. Peck OF Warren for the corlinit-
tee on judiciary reported back the bill
for notice OF pendency OF the bill, provid-
ing for :he amendment of the Sea View
Railroad company's charter, with recon-
mendation for passage.
IL was referred to the calendar.
There was a funny incident when Mr..
Bliss OF Cranston. moved To adjourn. and
but one man voted for e. Two voted In
opposition and the speaker ruled the house
did not adjourn. The members who were
so eager TO get away that they could
not say aye and had TO sing back in
their seats and bde their time.
II gave time TO MIR. Bowen OF Provi-
dence. TO report back from the committee
on judiciary. his own bill for judicial pro-
ceedings with unincorporated associations.
with recommendation for it's passage.
IL went 10 the calendar, whereupon Mr..
Gorton OF Pawtucket. made his maiden
attempt at securing adjournment, which
was successful. 1t was then ll:i5 O'Clock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-17
MRS.WH|TINC
GRANTED
A DIVORCE

Judge Stearns today heard number of
divorce matters. one OF the cases was
that Of Mrs Sarah j. Whiting OF woon-
socket. who asked for divorce from FL
win T. whiting She charged her hus-
band with continued drunkenness and
neglect to provide So strong was his love
for liquor. she deposed that she had
known him TO use two quarts OF the stun
n day.
Mr.. whiting wrote from a Massachu-
setts town TO the clerk Of the superior
court acknowledging the receipt OF the
notice OF the divorce suit being brought.
Mr. Whiting I'm the communication de
clared that II his wife would give him
500 he would not appear. He further
claimed 20 have bad evidence against her
and that he would give her all the law
she wanted
Judge Stearns did not consider the letter
az equivalent TO tho entering of formal
appearance and gave Mrs. Whiting the
decision
Other matters heard were as follows:
Elizabeth Nell VS.. Francis Neill. Wlful
desertlon and neglect 20 provide Decision
for petitioner. a. J. Cushing counsel
Ella NJ Mooney We. Joseph r. Mooney.
Continued drunkenness. Decision for petit
toner. w B Richardson. counsel
Callie Spencer VS.. Walter r.. Spencer.
Neglect 10 provide. Decision for petitioner.
J. a. Tillnghast. counsel
Hattie T. Seagrave vs.. Frank Seagrave.
Extreme cruelty and neglect 20 provide.
Decision for petitioner. r IT. Lincoln.
counsel.
Mary X Allen VS.. John V. Allen Dc
cree for custody Of children and allowance
entered.
Ralph ". Dillingham; vs.. Gertrude NJ.
-llll44.s laaI4a-IInard-- d--
NJ Helen Randall We. William j Ran
dali Neglect TO provide Decision for pc
titioner W. @. Rich. counsel.
Maude Frences OReilly vs. Thomas ].
ORellly Decree for allowance entered
Lucy 4. Lynch W. william w. Lynch.
Heard
sadie T.. Pickering vs. Frederick q.
Pickering Extreme cruelty and neglect 20
provide Decision for petitioner. Thomas
r. Farrell counsel
Carrie T.. Myers vs walter MYERS.
Extreme cruelty and neglect 10 provide.
Decision for petitioner. Page a Page A.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-17

The senate convened at l1:li o'clock,
Lieut.. Gov. Jackson presiding
Senator McKenna introduced an act TO
prohibit the use Of the pump or automatic
shotgun I'm hunting birds or animals.
which was referred TO the committee on
judiciary.
The act provides that IL shall he unlaw-
ful to use i'm hunting birds or animals Of
any kind, any so-called pump or auto
matte shotguns holding more than two
cartridges at one time, or that may be
fired more than twice without reloading.
Section OF the act defines the term
pump" or automatic shotgun as one By
which the recoil developed by the dis
charge OF one cartridge is utilized TO
throw out the empty shell and insert an
other in the chamber OF the gun.
A fine OF not less than S25 or more than
$50 is provided for each offense and states
that the carrying OF any pump or auto
matte gun in the woods or fields or on the
waters OF the state shall be considered
prtms facie evidence or intent 10 violate
the provisions of the act.
From the table was taken executive APP
pointments announced yesterday. 10 each
OF which the advice and consent OF the
senate was given.
The chair presented the annual report
OF the board of police commissioners OF
the city OF Providence. which 4syere or
dered printed and communicated to the
house.
At n25 o'clock. on motion of Senator
Bradford, the senate adJourped.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-17

OF custodians under an order by the SUI
preme court of the state.
Several depoSitOrs OF the company have
submitted their case to the police and
have charged that the solvency OF the in
stitutiOn was misrepresented to them
when they made their deposits In con-
nection with the general investigation
both by the city and state authorities
into the Provident company. the board Of
police Will give a hearing next Tuesday on
charges which have been preferred
against Police Captain Edward r Gas
kin and Lieutenant Frederick j. Smith
These officers are charged with neglect
of duty in failing 20 report 10 their su-
perior the visit TO the Provident Bank on
the night Of January 4 of Lorenzo Burlen.
the secretary and treasurer Of the
institution u is alleged that Burlen ac-
comphnied by the officers. went 10 the
bank and removed several boxes. after
wards taking them 70 tho station house
hut later removing them 10 his home with
the permission OF the police.
Lieut. Smith will be required to show
why he did not accept tho offer made by
Burlen 10 keep the boxes I'm the station
house until ~ could be determined ~heth-
or they contained n part OF the assets Of
the institution.
District Attorney John y Moran re-
sumed today HIS Investigation OF the
Provident company The last tho police
heard OF Treasurer Burlen was that ne
had been seen In Montreal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-17
SKULL
FRACTURED
BY FALL

A two-ycar-old boy fell and received
fatal injury AZ 2l Planet street at noon
today.
The unfortunate little fellow was Theo-
dore II. Ives. two years Of age.
The lad went with. his aunt TO the roof
OF an Ell, where she intended to hang out
a washing.
There IL a raised platform on this rooi
and this is surrounded by n picket fence
One or the picltets had been broken OFF
and through the narrow space thus made
the boy squeezed himself and. losing his
balance. fell to the projecting portion Of
the roof. thence to the ground.
He was unconscious when his aunt
reached him and his condition remained
such that IN was deemed advisable 10 send
him to the Rhode Island hospital.
There skull fracture was diagnosed and
Of such character that 1t would prob
ably result in the death Of the child.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-17
TORRES WILL take A
PASSIVE ATTITUDE.

Agercas Spain JAM 1.-THE delegates of the Moroccan
ference took day of leisure today order enable
ready for their work Some the time preparing with
their colleagues discussion
traband in Morocco the first question discussed the
meeting
Ambassador White and Minister Gummere
situation in Morocco regarding illicit trade in
When the conference shall have adopted regulations the
punishment of foreigners engaged smuggling Morocco,
of the countries including the United States will have eg
the subject only Great Britain Spain
council penalize their subjects abroad.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-17
WILL
PREVENT
RE-LANDING

Caras, Monday, Jan. l5-Via Port OF
Sprain. Island OF Trinidad. Jan. IN.
Taigny, the former French charge a af-
fares. having gone on board the French
line steamer Martinique at LaGuira toda Y
without legal permission. the Venezuelan
authorities have prohibited his landing
again in Venezuela, and he must go TO
Colon.
Berlin, Jan. 1.-THE foreign office calls
the attention OF the Associated Press 10
London dispatch which asserts upon an
ostensibly excellent Paris authority. that
President Castros attitude towards
France, Is due 10 German intrigues.
The foreign office SAYS this T., abso-
lutely false. Germany has not intcrfcred
by a single word In Frances controversy
with Venezuela
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-17

Rev George A. Gordon. pastor of tho
Old South church delivered the opening
prayer The selection of Or. Gordon was
Of interest inasmuch as Franklin was
baptized in the old South meeting house.
The Introductory remarks OF the exer
cises were made by former Mayor Sam
uel Abbott Green OF Boston. in his capac-
ity Of chairman OF the joint committee on
the celebration
The speaker characterized Franklin "a
the most conspicuous character in Amer
lean history during his lifetime. with
possibility single exception. Former
President Henry S. Pritchett OF the Mas
sachusetts Institute OF Technology, told
the story OF the Franklin fund, or his
gift TO Boston, pointing out that an orig
inal fund OF one thousand poun,N-s by
Franklin TO the town OF Boston had
grown at the end OF 100 years from its re-
ception TO S43l, ,7S5. In one hundred years
the original capital has been multiplied
about 20 times Mr.. Pritchett explained
that a large part OF this fund would be
used I'm establishing the Franklin Union.
an institution devoted to the education
and social betterment and enjoyment or
those who worked
The establishment Of this union Is
made possible by large contribution by
Andrew Carnegie.
The Grafton of the occasion was deliv-
cred by President Carroll D. Wright Of
Clark college His subject was our Debt
TO Franklin"
Governor Curtis Guild. Jr.. spoke for
the state Of Massa chusetts and Mayor
John F. Fitzgerald for the city OF Bos-
ton.
A poem entitled: Benjamin Franklin"
written for the occasion by James Jeff-
rev Roach the American consul In Genoa,
Italy. was read by Dr. Lory Bacon Fen
derson.
The benediction was pronounced by the
Right Rev. Mgr William Byrne. vicar
general of the archdiocese OF Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-17
CLAIMS TREASURER
WILL RETURN FRIDAY,

Boston, JAM 1As of the alleged visit by Treas
Lorenzo W. Burn the Provdent Securities and Banking
the of boxes Assistant Attorney
institution.
The placed in the hands of custodans about
days by the court under the belief that the
such that considerable might be made the
posto who had deposits aggregang
Ss2ooo The made today opposed by
bank the ground that there still hope that offers will be
for securities held by the Povident company
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-17

nally restrict contraband arms from en-
tering Morocco the great manufacturers
OF arms I'm France and Germany reap a
harvest by the Illicit Introduction OF arms,
thus fomenting anarchy and insurrectior.
Therefore Morocco is prepared TO have
the Powers decisively stop this contcaband
trade.
On the other hand some OF the am
bassadors fear that the contraband ques-
ton may preciptate a crisis over the
main FranCo-German controversy, as the
surveillance Of contraband arms invilves
the determination whether France alone
shall patrol the coast or whether the
powers shall establish an international
patrol The determination OF who shall
establish the patrol may therefore bring
up the principal Franco German issue
over France having a special position.
of oI(N
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-17

London JAM 17The pongs today the heaviest of the
present They nnetywo Attention naturally
Chamberlains West Birmingham
among interesting candidates who today defending their
Sydney general in the Poplar division
Hamlets William ST. John Bodeck the foremr
tary Surrey
Liberal middle division Of Gamorgansh and Sir
William Gordon Conservative in the Stepney division the
Lower Hamets
Sir William is the author Of the aliens exclusion bill
of which the Jews in Stepney opposing him.
indications that former Premier Bafour will
parliament elections when
newly elected members will probably retire in his favor
to allow Mr. try by bye
election.
nued page Two
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-17
LEWIS NIXON RETURNS FROM
RUSSIA, BUT WILL GO BACK

New York Jan i1.-f.ewis Nixon who
has just completed the building Of 10 tor
pedo boats at a port on the Black Sen.
FOR the Russian government arrived from
Europe today on the Kaiser Wilhelm IT,
lie said he had finished all his contracts
with the Russian government and ex-
pected 90 make no new ones until condi-
tions are quleter IN Rwesia
Mr. nixon said he has been IN 81 Peters.
burg FOR four months. and intends 20 re-
turn there
The revolution In that city. he sad did
not afford a. much excitement. as a gen.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-17
FALL|ERES IS
To De FRANCES
NEXT PRESIDENT

Paris, JAM I7-I4s m.-The national assembly met at
this afternoon congress hall of the royal palace Yer
saes president of the republic The assembly
nonnay deputies and 800 but owing
and the passage of the deputies the
leaving number decreased about
800, making 43o necessary elect president
greatest manifested in the proceedings which,
however prolonged of the assembly voting
alphabetical order those waiting their discussing exctedy
he prospects of their favorites.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-17
GOVERNOR UTTER'S
APPOINTMENTS
ARE CONFIRMED

Both branches of the general assembly had short sessions today
that of the lasting Nevertheless that
time enough for the confirmation of the batch of appointments
by Gov Utter yesterday including Mr. j. Manning member
of the board of barber
There little excitement the house the arory bond
bill being reported back with recommendation for
adjourn defeated by of
man favoring it and opposing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-17
HOUSE.

The house OF representatives was called
to order at il:2S by Speaker A. w. Den
mis-. and a quorum being present. the rec
ords OF yesterdays session were read snd
approved
Mr. Rice OF Providence. for the com
mittee on finance. reported back the bill
for an act authorizing the issuing OF the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-17
BOSTON
H0N0RS
rankin

90. as<s<.. 900. 90 ...:,:-.,.>..s,s
O. Z.
Q Boston, Jan 1.-THE state OF 4.
&. Massachusetts, and the city OF Bos- (.
(. ton united today I'm celebrating the o
o 2ooth anniversary of the birth of &.
ly. q
q Benjamin Franklin. Public exer- Z.
% o
Z. cises were held in symphony hall. @
. in the presence OF large COM o
% %
pany. &.
. The program was marked in o
o character and consisted Of the .
8 @
Z. singing OF historic and patriotic Sc %
d. o
q. lections by a chorus OF pupils from 4.
&. the Boston public schools. and ad- o
Z. dresses by prominent men. 4.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-17
BURLEN
NOW IN
MONTREAL

Montreal, Jan. Ill. w Burlen. secre-
tary-treasurer OF the Provident Secure
ties and Savings company OF Boston.
which was closed by order OF the courts.
arrived here last night and registered AZ
one OF the leading hotels. lie received
mail there addressed 20 George Smith"
Blrlen said he came 10 Canada on the
advice of his attorney IN search or rest
and 10 avoid embarrassment
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-17

French Republic. for ne was defeated on
the first ballot by Fallieres. The vote was
as follows
NJ Fallieres. es................,........ 4l9
VI Doumer. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 81
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-17

"PeopIe have a trick Of forget.
ting. and It's surprising how
quickly they'lI forget you and your
business II you stop advertlsIng."--
orIslneer, In Rhode island Adver-
tlser.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-17
Evening Glasses
FOR
Business, Women

Now is the time to register for a new
term in such classes at DRESSMAKlNG,
MILLINERY. UPHOLSTERY and PEN
MkNSffff7-
AN AFTERNOON CLASS IN At
.TENDANT NURSING WILL BEGIN
JANUARY 18th AT f.30 FORTY Lee
ITURES Q5 Weeks N0)
AN ADVANCED CLASS IN NURSING
'IS NOW FORMING. GS LECTURES s.
Notice that the upholstertng class is
special feature this season. For further
particulars apply AT Y. W. c. A, % Math-
ewson street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-17

The store news In The News will se so
complete that no other unedlllx,a. -nnn6.-hn-
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-12-21
HOLIDAY GIFTS AT HUNTS

Hand Bags. Strap Purses. Pocket
Books and Card Cases.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-12-21
SEWERS CLOSED
City Engineer Seals Up the Outlets
Rising Rivers May Make Opera
tion Of Pumps Necessary.

Yesterday City Engineer Thistle
wood was engaged in closing the
sewer outlets Of The CITY the river
having reached a point where Thu
becomes necessary. The river has
beeu iisinc for some days past AT The
rate OF over foot per day and is
HLoly to continue rising for a week
10 come. % Is considerably higher
nov than it was at this time last
year.
Although tho water is still coming
up ar a rapid ratio il is not believed
that # will stay up long enough to
necessf ate settling the city pumps in
operation and there has been no talk
Of this among city officials. The
pumps are believed 10 be in good or
der. ready to start up on short notice.
should conditions demand H.