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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-13

The unparalleled strength OF the
movement for Col. r.. II. l. Goddard
for United States senator is ecflting
the livliest misgivings on the part OF
Col. Samuel Pomeroy Colt, Republican
aspirant for Senator Wetmores toga.
who is now touring Europe and expects
TO return next month.
So interested and anxious has he
grown since receiving confidential re-
ports from his agents in this city and
state. that he has kept the cable warm
with injunctions to stem the Goddard
tide and TO absolutely settle the side
tracking OF Wetmore as quickly as
possible.
Col. Colt wants everything settled
before he returns, and to this end has
enjoined his emisarries TO obtain from
Senator Wetmore a stronger declara-
ton, public OF private. of his inten-
tions than has yet been made.
Col. Colt understands that Senator
Wetmore has expressed a willingness
TO withdraw IL he Gan be assured OF a
comfortable and highly honorable dip
lomatic position, and that he has only
withheld his formal assent 70 the Colt
candidacy until Assurance has been
given that the aforesaid diplomatic
position will be forthcoming.
Senator Nelson W. Aldrich. who. with
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-13
GOVERNMENT SEXES
CONTRACTORS OUTFITS

Washington. Aug. 13.-As soon as in.
ventories have been taken OF the con.
tractors outfits seized by the geological.
survey at Corbett tunnel and SsoshoHe
dam. on irrigation projects OF Northern
wyoming, consideration will be given tc
plans or completing these great con.
tracts
Speer at Corbett tunnel and Prendergasi
and Clarkson at Sshshone dam TO live ur
10 the terms OF the contracts Is bein9
investigated. and may have some bearing
TO completion.
IL is regarded az likely that the geo.
logical survey will continue the works
with the equipment and supplies seized
rather than TO let a new contract. More
than a million dollars II involved.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-13
ends SORROWS
BY GAS FUMES

room In the upper part Of the house. dis
covered that Mrs. Sangster was missing.
he notified Mrs Goodale. their next door
neghbor, and distant relative of the
dead woman, who possessed keys that
admitted her TO Mrs. Sangster's apart
ments.
While they were looking through them
the odor OF gas made itself manifest,
and Mrs. Goodale at once thought Of the
possibility that the missing woman had
gone into the apartments below and
turned on the gas.
In the small bed room back OF the
front room the woman was found dead.
reclining on pillows she had banked up
above "A chair just under the gas jet
which she had evidently bent with con-
siderable force. and had pulled down un.
I'll the gas from the burner could not
have been more than three or four inches
above her face.
Mrs Sangster was a native OF this city
and had lived here most Of her life. Her
maiden name was Sullivan. She was
married about five years and had no chill
dren. The whereabouts OF her former
husband are unknown.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-13
BRYAN WILL
KEEP Up FIGHT
ON SULLIVAN

Paris Aug. 13.-William J. Bryan to-
day gave out statement concerning the
controversy respecting the Illinois DEM
ocratic national committeeman. The con-
troversy has grown out OF Mr.. Bryan s
letter demanding the resignation of Ma
tional Committeeman Roger Sullivan TO
which demand Mr.. Sullivan returned a
prompt refusal and stated that Mr.. Bryan
had been misinformed respecting the sit
uation by III. +. Dunlap.
Mr.. ryan's rejoinder says that no one
but himself Il responsible for the inform
alton contained i'm his letter and that he
had intended TO ask Mr.. Sullivan 10 re-
sign before he could see Mr.. Dunlap. Mr..
Bryan added:
Il entered into this contest because
believed That Roger Sullivan and John
Hopkins had deliberately robbed the
Democrats OF Illinois of their political
right and I still believe So To secure
political power by force or by fraud ought
to be as disgracefu I'm the eyes OF the
public as TO secure money by force or
fraud
Il cannot conceive OF any plausible de-
fence which Mr.. Sullivan can make for
remaining on the national committee. II
the body is unable TO rid itself of the
leadership OF men like Sullivan. who seek
to control the party organization I'm order
to advance their corporate interests, IL
might as well dissolve. While was anx-
ious to give Sullivan a chance to retire
without a fight. it is probably just as well
that he refused. for If we must fight 20
purify the party organization, the sooner
IL begins. the better
The statement adds an expression OF
confidence and approval OF the work OF
the majority rules league and of Messrs
Dunlap. Rainey. Thompson and Nelson.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-13
INTERNATIONAL TYPOGRAPHICAL
UNION IN SESSION Ar DENVER

Colorado Springs, Col. Aug. 1S-The
annual convention OF the international
Typographical union opened today
Mayor Hall welcomed the 300 delegates.
who represent $4,000 union printers. Pres
ident James NJ. Lynch OF the union re
sponded. The chief event OF the day was
the formal presentation of books To the
Amos j. Cummings library at The Union
Printers Home, which is located here.
The chief business before the conyen-
tion which continues all this week is the
consideration OF plans for further carry
ing on the fight of the union for an eight
hour day. The organization has expend-
ed to date about 10000 in conducting the
fight
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-13
THIRD WEEK OF CAMP OF
INSTRUCTION AT GRETNi, PA

Mount Gretna. Pa. Aug 13.-Today
began the third week Of the government
camp OF instruction for national guard
troops OF the various eastern states. The
militiamen here this week are from Con
necticut and Maryland. Aided by the
regular soldiers they Will go through the
same routine as performed by the
guardsmen that preceded them, ending
with sham battle on Friday. the event
Of the week.
The state medical inspector has sent to
TIM nTHfth department his report of the
sanitary condition of the camp. He found
the camp In excellent condition.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-13

Chicago, Aug. 13.-Theodore stems
land, son OF the fugitive Milwaukee
Avenue Bank president last night made
a statement OF his knowledge of the
circumstances surrounding the flight
OF his father and of the colossal forger-
ies I'm the bank lie denied that he
ever had knowledge OF the plot before
Aug. 3 last. but submitted varous
proofs with which he expects to sub
stantiate his story wnen told before a
jury.
He believes that his father has not
fled the country but has committed
suicide. He also says that his father
could not himself have committed the
forgeries of notes because of an i'm
pediment in his control OF the pen I'm
recent years. He thinks an outside
expert was employed for the purpose
OF copying signatures on blank checks.
Young Stensland late on Saturday
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-13
GUESTS ENTERTAINED BY
PRESIDENT At LUNCHEON

oyster Bay, l.. L.. Aug. l3.-President
Roosevelt entertained at luncheon TODAY
representative James s. Sherman Of
New York. chairman OF the Republican
congressional campaign committed: Theo-
dore Il. Shonts, chairman OF the 18th
mian canal commission. and Joseph b.
Bishop. secretary TO the canal commits
sion
and Will spend several hours with the
president. Before going 10 Sycamore Hill
Mr.. sherman said his visit had TO do
with the congressional campaign Chair
man Shonts who arrived from Panama
saturday. Will go over the situation on
the isthmus with the president
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-13
WOULD SAVE
STRAY DOCS
FOR a HOURS

fayor Dyer has sent a communication
the police commission asking that the
3 officer announce throughout the pub
press that he will save all stray dogs
may capture for at least "a hours.
his Is TO enable citizens whose valua-
animals may be captured by Dog Of
pr Dean to reclaim them before the gas
pk gets In its deadly work.
IL conference with Chairman VIM.
Luther OF the police commission two
|eks ago. Mr.. Dean stated that II had
IN his custom for years TO hold cap
ed dogs n reasonable time for possl-
claimants.
| he mayor has also asked n representa-
p OF the Society for the Prevention of
betty TO Animals TO ascertain whether
re are sufficient fountains about the
y from which -dogs-may- drink.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-13

Michael Papa. % years old. was horri-
bly, slashed with razor and twice stab
bed by two other Italians at harrington
yesterday afternoon; and his wounds may
prove to be fatal.
His assailants are said TO be Raphael
Dorzzi 30 years old. OF Spruce street In
this city, and Thomas Civello, 30 years
old. OF harrington.
Chief OF Police Bowden OF harrington
took TO the Warren hospital today Raph-
ael Dorzzi. who was held charged with
the assault.
Papa told the chief. as he sat up In bed.
that he did not believe Dorzzi was the
man who assaulted him and Dorzzi was
subsequently released
About half an hour later the father
OF the wounded man arrived at the Bar
ington police station and told Chief Bow
den that he wished TO apply for a war
rant for the re-arrest of Dorzzi, under
standing that the man had been released.
The father said that he believed that
the son did not know what he was saying
when he asserted that Dorzzi was not the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-13
KINGS DEATH
UP TO SMITH
Coroner Lincoln Holds Tho Latter Responsible for the Result
Of tho Bar Room Draw That Ended In Kings Being Picked
Up From The Gutter After Receiving Injuries by Fall That
Proved TO Be Fatal.

II further certify and report that
upon the testimony OF the witnesses
filed herewith that said violence to
the head causing death was by a\blow
or push given TO said Edward King
by one Charles f. Smith and that said
death was by the act or neglect OF
said Charles T.. Smith and not that of
any other person or persons"
Smiths brother, John j., was one OF
those who aided in bringing King
home. In his testimony this brother
said after King had been brought
home he met Charles B. smith who said
II pushed King. he was troublesome and
plaguing me-"
John j. Smith after making the
above statement said that he was not
really sure of anything that took place
that night. Several other witnesses
admitted they had been drinking a good
deal the night King was found In the
gutter.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-13

Coroner Eugene III. Lincoln today
He'd in the office IF Clerk Reynolds
pf the superior court his findings in
he death of Edward King. for which
ne holds Charles f. Smith responsible
This case has attracted a good deal
,f attention, as King was found in the
cutter near the White Front bar room
pn Smith street by some young men
Who took him home.
Coroner Lincoln sums up his con-
lusions as follows:
After hearing the testimony and
eviewing the same l find and certify
II hat said young man Edward King on
R he 27th day of July, 1906, at the
Rhode Island hospital In the City OF
Providence, came TO his death as
esult OF violence TO his head. the
anne being confirmed by the autopsy
nade by Jay Perkins. NJ. d., and filed
erewith.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-13

Mrs. Margaret Sangster. 80 years old,
no lived at 80 Elbow street, committed
'icide yesterday in the tenement of
hilip O'Connor on the lower floor of the
Seliing house, by inhaling illuminating
Is.
Fhe act was prompted by insanity and
Ispondency.
\ little more than six months ago Mrs.
Engster was granted divorce from
n husband because OF his neglect to
tovide, and thereafter showed signs Of
sanity. which took the form OF melan-
solia.
More recently she suffered from great
and had been watched
SseIy. She had threatened the lives of
hers. and Il is said attempted TO poison
ir brother. William Russell, who lived
5th her up to about n month ago.
N sister, Mrs. Elizabeth A. Goodale. Of
kw london, a trained nurse. who has
lsn providing her with means for
Inc time, was making arrangements 20
I've her moved to New London I'm Sep
|nber, where she could look after her
bre closely.
When Julian Claus, who occupies
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-13
TAILOR CUTS
HIS CUSTOMER
OVER THE EYE

Raffaele Cardillo pleaded guilty to
an assault in Michael Iaccovacci and
was fined $50 and costs.
when 1accovacci entered Carfilrs
tailor shop in the interest OF his Sis
ters. who had been negotiating for the
purchase OF land owned by Cardillo.
II was told to the court that Car
dillo struck Iaccovacci in the face
without warning, cutting a cash over
the eye.
John Murphy, i6- years old. was fined
$40 and costs for an assault oil Mary
Moran.
The trouble arose over a bicycle. and
Murphy acknowledged that he Knocked
the girl down and kicked her.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-13
CITY OBJECTS To
FREE WATER FOR
THE M|LKMEN

Though the city authorities insist that
the milk men shall supply to the people OF
this city pure milk. and shall dispense IT
from clean receptacles. yet the board OF
public works objects to the city furnish
Ing 10 the milkmen, or to other parties
free water for the purpose.
Thus objection was made plain today
when the board OF public works reported
to the police department that milkmen
are washing their cans. and other parties
are attaching hose to the fountain Mt the
corner of Dyer and Crawford streets be q.
tween and o'clock each morning
The board is evidently concerned over
the waste OF water and loss OF revenue.
The public will be more concerned TO
know whether the cans alone are watered.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-13
PAPER WORKERS GRIEVANCES
SATISFACTORILY ADJUSTED

Brunswick, Me-, Aug. 13.-The grievance
which have existed among the employees
OF the Bowdoln Paper Manufacturing
Company have been satisfactorily ad-
justed at a conference between the men
and the managers of the company.
At the Sulphite MILL located at Lisbon
Falls the men will receive "A 10 per cent
increase in wages beginning Sept. l. In
the matter OF shorter day demanded by
the employees OF the Lisbon Falls Fibre
Company, and the Pejepsoot Paper Com
pany the men agreed 10 accept the prop
osition Of the company granting an eight
hour day beginning April /, 1907.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-13
PLAY GROUNDS.
FOR CHILDREN
VERY POPULAR

That the Fairgrounds the city has es-
tablished for the children are more pop
ular than ever before. is She conclusion
Mayor Dyer has reached. after personal
ly visiting them and seeing the hundreds
OF little ones enjoying themselves TO the
limit.
Up to date moro than 1900 children
have avai:ed themselves OF the opportun-
tiles afforded, the average attendance for
each OF the five days per week during
which the grounds are open exceeding
1900.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-13
GIRLS FELL OUT, AND ONE
PEACHE0 ON THE OTHER

In the Juvenile court this morning
Gladys /. jay and Lena Watson. two
colored girls. were each fined S. for tho
larceny of dolls clothing from the Shep-
ard store.
The larceny occurred week ago satur-
day and was only made known 10 the
police when one OF the girls. who got
mad with the other. 'peached" 10 the
police.
-Tha-eetfFt- tdv4seA-tirr- parrurs 70 sep
arate the two girls in order that they
might not be involved In any more such
transactions.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-13
LUNCH WAGON
GAVE UP FOOD
FOR FLAMES

At 3:47 this morning Charles Par
uette sounded an alarm from box 267
pr fire in a lunch wagon in rear OF
oxford sstreet. An overturned lamp
aused the fire and the wagon and con-
,nts, valued at $1,000. were destroyed.
At $3.50 this morning a fire in the
alendar room at the Daboll Rubber
'orks on westfield street, did slight
image.
At 1906 the firemen were called to a
hiding In rear OF 306 BENEFIT street
extinguish flames in a heap Of rub
sh. The damage will not exceed $40.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-13
CATS AND DOGS STILL
AFTER HUMAN VICTIMS

Adolph johnson OF IL Corinth street re-
ports that n cat on Saturday night en-
tered his hon coop and killed poultry
valued at tl9
Thomas Higgins. IL years old, OF % Car
gill street was bitten on the arm Satur-
day while attempting TO unfasten a rope
from dog owned by Margaret McElvay.
Micor Peterson. 10 years old. Of IS Stamp
ers street reports that he was bitten on
the left foot In his yard yesterday fore
noon by French poodle owned by Jacob
Price. who was willing TO have the ca
nine killed by the dog officer.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-13
DEFENDANTS Of ACADIAhS
BEGIN THEIR CONVENTION

New Bedford. Mass. Aug. 13.-After re-
ligious services held yesterday Mt st. An
thongs church. the Society of the As
sumption, benefit organization composed
OF descendants Of the Acadian exiles. be-
gan Its annual convention today I'm the
Hacienda building.
One hundred and fifty delegates repre-
senting the 50 lodges OF the organization
In this country and the Canadian prov
inces were entitled TO seats In the con
vention. The sessions will be held today
and tomorrow.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-13
lUNCHED WITH THE KAISER

Berlin. Aug. l3-Prof. Nicholas Murray
Butler. Of Columbia University and Prof
John William Burgess. dean OF the Uni
,ersity. lgnched yesterday with Emperor
William at cassol, capital OF the province
OF Heese- Nassau.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-13
TWO REPORTED MISSING

Daline Fearelf. 10 years old, OF 514
'larles street, reports that her husband,
|bmenico Fearell. 10 years old. has been
|issing from home since Saturday. and
|aly.
'Aelio De Paolo. Is years old, r. reported
|issing from his home. B Grape street.
'ace Saturday noon.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-13
ANTI-SAL00H RAIDS
RESUMED AT KANSAS CITY

Kansas City, Mo. Aug 13.--The saloon
raids at Kansas city. Kan, waged 50
persistently month ago by c. w. Trick
EFT, the assistant attorney general ap-
pointed by Gov. Hoch tO enforce the pro-
hibitory law, were resumed yesterday
when that official made the rounds OF
the Joints" I'm an automobile and ar
rested the proprietors OF three places
where liquor was being sold.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-13
COURT HOLDS TRACTION
ENGINE CAN Be LICENSED

Concord. N. H., Aug. D-The supreme
court has handed down n decision In the
petition OF the Emerson Troy Granite
company for a wri; OF mandamus tc
compel the secretary OF state 10 Issue ts
II license under the automobile laws o:
the stale for the operation OF a road 10
tached.
The court holds that the traction engine
Is an automobile within the limits OF the
statute. and that II must be registere<
and its operator ucenAod
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-13
SON
MAKES A DENIAL

Young Stensland Declares He Knew Nothing of the
Plot to Loot the Milwaukee Avenue State Bank
Before Aug. 3. When He Received Letter From
His Father. Does Not Believe the Latter Has
Fled the Country But Thinks He Has Committed
Suicide. Real Estate Holdings of the Fugitive
Bank President Turned Over to Receiver.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-13
MISSIONARY DAY At NoRTHFIsLD

Mortified Mass. Aug. 13-Mission-
airy day was well attended at the annual
services for Christian workers which are
being held here. Missionaries from home
and foreign fields were here In large num-
bers telling - .ne work and needs NJ
their respe ne stations
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-13
SCITUATe WOMAN SUES

Hannah NJ. Fiske OF Scituate has sued
Charles A. Potter OF scituate 10 recover
$500 on a promissory note for $500 paya-
bic six months after Jan. Is. 1906. Joseph
J. McCaffery IS attorney for plaintiff.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-13
SpERMAN CAUGHT RUNAWAY

A pair OF horses attached TO a covered
wagon owned by G. III. Barney Of lt3 Dor
rance street LEFT standing at the corner
OF North Main and Second streets. be-
came frightened yesterday and ran 20
Pleasant street, where they were caught
by James sperman OF 4 Western street.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-13
ENJOYING COOL BREEzES

matter. I think the city should meet
the expense. and hope that such an ordi-
nance VIII be passed.
The cost of treatment at the New
York institute varies from 500 to $1,000,
according TO the means of the patient
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-13
pIcHrs CONDITION SERIOUS

|enry Piche Is reported az the Rhode
md hospital TO be very low. on Sat
Jay afternoon he was taken from his
ne at Il South street unconscious from
badly accidental gas poisoning
eehe 10 q hosn>s fef The Providenes
company.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-13

Anxious to Force WetmOre
To Break Silence

It the Observation-Disclosures Headquarters Unex-
pectedly Gratifying Indications of the Wide Extent
of the Revolt Against Braytonism Are nultiply-
ing Daily From All Parts of the State, and the
Prospects of Overthrowing Boss Rule in the
Assembly Are Becoming Constantly Brighter.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-13
SLASHED WITH
RAZOR WHILE ON
A TROLLEY CAR

New York. Aug. 13-While a passenger
on a trolley car proceeding along the
BoWery early today Preston Machteny, al
years old, stage carpenter of Pittsburg
was cut and badly wounded with a razor
In the hands OF an unidentified man. who
made his escape.
Machteny was accompanied by wo-
man who gave her name as Mary Cook
VINO recently came TO New York from
Pittsburg, At the sight OF the blood
pouring from MachtneYs weHnas-she
tainted. Both the man and the woman
were taken 10 a hospital in an uncon-
scious condition. The assailant escaped
After being revived Machteny told the
police he did not know the name OF his
assailant
ENJOYING COOL BREEzES
Miss Myra Mclaughlin and Mrs. Annie
French have gone on vacation to
Saunderstown and Narragansett Pier
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1906-01-08
BANCO POPULAR
ECONOMIAS Y PRESTAMOS
CONVOCATORIA

FL Consejo de Gobierno de esta so
ciedad. en- session ordinaria celebrada
la noche del dfa 90 del expirado mes
de Diciembre, acord6 fijar el 40 de-
corriente mes, y bora de las siete y
media de la noChe para Ia celebration
de la Junta General ord marie, que
Sc contraen los Estatutos y Reglamen-
to porque Sc rige este Banco, en- los
salones del mismo establecimiento.
Con ell laudable proposito de que
los acuerdos que Sc tomen, resulten
revestidos de la mayor autoridad, sc
ruega los seiiores Accionistas su
asistencia al acto, va personalmcnte 8
por delegation. seg1n Sc determine en-
la session tercers, Articulos "a, 74 y IS
de los referidos Estatutos
Asi mismo fu6 acuerdo tambiGn ha-
Ger saber los senores imponentcs que
a partir del dia de los corrientcs
queda alberto ell pago de intcrcses
los tenedores de Libretas eorrespon-
dientes al semestre que vencio el 81
de Diciembre lltimo.
San Juan, Puerto Rico } Enero dc
Ioo6.-El Director Gerente, Damian
Monserrat-El Secretario Conta dor
Ricardo Beyley. ;