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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-22
BURTON BEGINS
To SERVE TERM
IN |RONTON JAIL

st. Louis Oct 22-Former United
States Senator Joseph Ralph Burton OF
Kansas, accompanied by his wife and
niece, arrived here today from his home
at Abilene, and surrendered himself TO be
gin serving his sentence OF six months IN
the Ironton jail for having accepted $500
for services rendered the Rialto Grain
and Securities company OF St. Louis be-
fore the postoffice department at Wash
lngton I'm a fraud order proceeding
After taking breakfast at the Union
station he went 10 the office OF his at
torney, T. w. Lehman. and prepara-
tions were begun for the official surren-
der TO the United States marshal.
Mrs. Burton maintained her composure
remarkably well and with spirit ~ never
was more proud OF my husband than at
this moment, when he ia on his way TO
JAIL" she declared. II know who our
friends are and / intend TO be friendly
with them but / shall reserve the right
TO say who shall be my friends"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-22
REGULAR MONDAY MEELIMG
OF MEMBERS HELD TODAY

The regular weekly meeting OF the
Methodist Episcopal ministers was held
this morning at the Mathewson street
church.
The Rev. A. T.. Clegg. pastor of Sc.
Paurs Methodist Episcopal church. read
very interesting paper on Christ. the
Kaike. OF Hindooism." that was received
with marked appreciation by the small
audience present
The secretary then read a communica-
tion from the BARRIERS union, thanking
the ministers for their assistance I'm clos
ing the barber shops on sunday II was
announced that at the next meeting Dal-
los Lore sharpe. professor OF English
literature OF Boston university. would
read a paper on Nature study I'm the
Omen"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-22
SEEKS TO RECOVER $4,000
FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT

Judge Brown I'm the superior court TO
day heard the jury troal waived case or
H. Midwood's Sons a company against
Alaska Packers association Plaintiffs
seek TO recover $1,000 for alleged breach of
contract claiming that they bought three
cars OF 1900 cases of salmon known as
Red Alaska salmon at S cents dozen,
less | per cent discount.
Each case contained four dozen cans
and plaintiffs claim the salmon sent was
OF Inferior quality and was rejected.
Green. Allen and Hinckley are attor-
news for the plaintiff and George III. Hud-
DIV, Jr., represents the defendant.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-22
CUT DEMOCRATS
OFF THE LISTS
Baytons Board Of Begins Its Annual Work of Eli
minatng Voters Who Don't Support the Ticket of the Boss
Basng Action Collectors Reports and Not Statements
of Those Who Know the Facts.

was that he is nonresident ~ the poll
tax cole story.
The board has received nomination
papers from representatives OF the Linz
coin party In the Sixth ward for the city
council ticket named there i'm opposition
to the Republican city machines slate.
There are sixty-two names on the list,
which was presented by Christopher w.
O'Brien, and three-fourths OF them are
Republicans.
The common council ticket is headed by
Councilman Frank B. Reynolds "a men,
ber OF the Goddard committee and Is
causing the machine Republicans in the
ward no end OF uneasiness
There are signs that some OF the Demo-
cratic-Reform tickets in other wards are
likely TO win this fall.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-22
MANY TOWNS TO
VOTE UPON THE
LICENSE ISSUE

More towns are to vote this fall on the
question OF license or no-license than be-
fore In this state IN seven years, accord
ing 10 Rev. A. Il. Cristy. superintendent
OF the Rhode Island Temperance league.
The towns 10 decide this question two
weeks from tomorrow are Cranston,
Giocester, jamestown. T1verton and
Westerly.
During the past seven years the Pro-
hibitionists have lost Foster Glocester
and Tiverton They have won North
Kingstown and New Shoreham and at
tempts have been made without success
70 change Smithheld, Richmond and
Westerly.
Considerable opposition TO license has
been stirred up In some OF the towns, and
a large vote is expected.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-22

titn has started ir on dts annu Al rsvis.on
OF the voting lists, and has begun the
usual el mn tion o. Democratic hanes
II appears that the board Is cutting ~
the names OF men who have resided at
heir present ADDRESSES for years. and Is
urging in explanation that the poll tax
collectors old not find that thoy resided
at the ddro sses given.
In cases OF this kind the boafl is taxi
ing the version of the poll tax collector
as against that OF the men themselves.
thei; relakv es or friends. II appe1cr
One mah ir particular. Peter y. Master
son. who has resided in the FoIr.n JAS
trct 20 the Third ward for more than
two years vast with his parents found
his name cut OF; and the reaDl given
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-22
new TRIAL FOR PLAINTIFF IN
ONE CASE, DENIED IN ANOTHER

The supreme court today handed down
rescripts I'm the two cases OF Leon Charon
against Elzear Thivierge. In one Of the
cases the plaintiff is granted new trial
and In the other his petition TO the same
effect is denied In the trover case the
court says as there was an action Of tres
pass pending and damages incident to
tho trespass might be recovered decision
for the defendant was correct
As to the decision In the trespass ca Sc
the court holds the evidence shows a
forcibe entry OF plaintiffs store by de-
fendant and as no participation was
pleaded and no evidence offered 10 Justify
the action plaintiff must have new trial
The failure 10 secure a transfer OF license
is held unimportant.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-22
WARRING POLES HAILED INTO
COURT FOR CHURCH FIGHT

Westfeld Mass. oct. 22.-The factlonal
ity Polish Catholic church. which result
ed yesterday in free fight i'm a hall I'm
the basement OF the church. during which
the pastor Rev. FIR. T. l.. Przybylski
was severely beaten, was taken into the
local court today, when five members OF
the parish were charged with assau ult. one
OF them having the additional charge OF
assault with dangerous weapon lodged
against him.
Fr. Przybylski appeared In court lean
ing heavily on a cane and bearing marks
OF his encounter with his parishioners
He was not called upon to testify. how
ever. the prisoners being held I'm 500 bail
for further hearing The police arrested
Joseph Zaizeches today and charged him
with being concerned in the fight last
night.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-22
MISTAKEN FOR A
DEER, NJ DOLE IS
KILLED IN MAINE

Island Falls. Me. oc.. o2.-Benjamin F.
McDole, IS. was mistaken for deer by
william Fowler, aged 49, today while
hunting in the woods near the railroad
station and instantly killed by rife bull
le. which passed through his neck.
They had been In the woods several
hours searching for big game At lo:l5
Fowler saw a movement in the bushes
quite distance away and when McDole
appeared mistook him for a deer and
fired with fatal effect. A coroner was call
ed to investigate. McDole. who came here
two years ago from Princeton or Calais,
and was employed in the local potato
company leaves n widow
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-22
MRS. LESLIE WAS
STRANGLED To
DEATH IN HOTEL

Chicago. Oct. 22-Several days ago the
body OF Mrs. Margaret Leslie. an actress.
was found dead IN n room In the Palace
hots' The coroner at the conclusion of
the inquest reported IL az a suicide
Lately several features OF the case have
thrown doubt on the suicide theory ami
t'ie police have teen investigating to see
IL the woman was murdered. Today the
cOroccI's physician after an exhaustive
examination. declared that the woman
was probably strangled to death. There
Is no clue 10 the murderer
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-22
HOSPITAL PLANS
DISCUSSED WITH
PROF. CHANDLER

The city council committee in charge OF
the erection OF the proposed hospital for
contagious diseases met in the city hall
at II o'clock this morning.
Professor Charles +. Chandler whom
the committee has engaged to supervise
the work, and DR.. Charles v. Chapin.
superintendent Of health. were present.
and matters relating TO the proposed hos
pital were thoroughly discussed.
The committee adjourned at l2:i5 O'Clock
at the call OF the chairman
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-22
AMERICAN SWINDlER
SENTENCED AT LONDON

London, oct 22.-The man styling him
self Gerald Morgan and who claimed %
be- a member OF the Harvard II. wing club
aud a nephew OF J. pierpont Morgan. vas
today sentenced al the old Bausy 20 20
months hard labor ON the charge 81 h,v-
ing obtained "a small sum of money by
fraud from DR. Dickey. president-surgoOu
OF the Miller hospital az Greenwich
He had previously been convicted or
several other occasions.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-22
HOLDS INQUEST INTO
the KILLING OF DlCKERS0N

Houlton. Me. Oct 22.-Coroner Robert
Boyd held an inquest today ON the death
OF Edward Dickerson OF Smyrna. who was
shot through the head last Thursday
morning while standing In the kitchen OF
his home.
The trial of John Roberts the lebOrer
discharged by Dickerson because Of af-
fections shown n mefnber Of his family
and arrested on the charge OF murder.
was delayed until after the Inquest.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-22
TIGHTENING CHAIN AROUND
SUSPECTED MURDERERS

San Francisco. Oct. 22.-The chain II
evidence the police are fast welding
around the three Meyers brothers, ar
rested on Saturday last on suspicion OF
being connected with the murder and rob.
berry at the Japanese bank, in this city
was frightened yesterday.
The detectives have found the man 10
whom the brothers sold their horse and
buggy for 500. few days after the CRIME.
This is the horse and buggy. Il Is said.
that was left standing I'm front OF tho
the crime. and In which the murderecs os-
capped
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-22
COLORADO IN The GRASP
OF 4 SEVERE BLIZZARD

Colorado Springs, Col, Oct. 22-The
severe blizzard that has been In progress
for the past AZ hours broke this morning
Heavy snow Is reported in the mountains
and trains are somewhat delayed. The
temperature in Colorado Springs this
me ming was Is above zero.
Duluth, Miss, oct. 22.-Six inches OF
more OF snow fell last night In north
eastern Minnesota. covering the Vermil-
lior. and Mesaba ranges and extending as
far west as FoSston.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-22
GOOD CITIZENS WILL MEET
AT FREE BAPTIST CHURCH

There will be a union rally OF good citl-
zens at the Pond street Free Baptist
church on next Thursday evening begin
ming at \ o'clock. and as hearty reCep-
tion will be accorded to all. a large gath.
ering is anticipated.
The committee desires that all their
friends become acquainted with the good
news" extend kindly invitation TO all
those interested I'm the move.
The Rev. T.. Harrison. pastor OF the
church. will be present and the meeting
will be presided over by NJ. w. Overton,
pbafrroa
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-22
PRESIDENT THANKED FOR
SYMPATHY AND OFFER Of AID

washington, oct. 27.-The president to-
day received the following telegram from
Gov. Broward Of Florida in response TO
a message of sympathy from those who
had suffered by the recent storm and an
offer OF federal aid II necessary:
"Leesburg. Fla, Oct. Il.
II express to you the sincere thanks
OF the people OF Florida for your expros-
sion OF sympathy and sincerely thank you
for the offer OF national aid in any prac-
tical way. VIII advise you further after
investigating matters"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-22
NEWSBOYS FRIEND
FOUND DEAD IN BED

Chicago. oct. 22.-Isaac Wolf. head OF a
large clothing Arm here. was found dead
In bed here yesterday. He had died OF a
contraction Of the wind pipe which caused
strang,ilation. lie was 81 years old.
For q years Mr. Wolf had been known
ss the "newsboys' friend" Every year he
gave a newsbOys' dinner From unpre-
tentious beginnings-there were 100 ragged
and hungry little guests served at the
hrst-the feast has grown 10 one OF In
creaslng Importance. numerically consid-
cred
Last year 10000 newsboys and other
hungry urchins from the streets and the
poorer tenement districts attended the
Thanksgiving dinner
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-22
LoNSDALE co.'s HORSE
KILLED BY LIVE WIRE

"A horse valued at $3.50 and owned by the
Lonsdale company was electrocuted this
morning by trolley feed wire that broke
and fell on the animals neck.
me horse was one of a pair being
driven by Benjamin Sprague on North
main s'reet at 1913 this morning and at
Abbott street the accident hannarod
without warning. Mr. Sprague iumped
from the team and escaped injury. The
other animal escaped harm.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-22
NORWEGIAN PARLIAMENT
OPENED BY KING HAAk0k

Christiania, Norway, Oct 2-The
newly elected parliament was opened to-
day by King Haakon I'm the presence OF
Queen Maud and the diplomatic corps
The King who read his speech from the
throne spoke hopefully OF Norway's fu-
ture prospects. He said that trade was
slowly improving and congratulated the
country on the fact that the budget OF
lg07-S showed surplus
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-22
INTERSTATE COMMISSION
BEGINS INQUIRIES TODAY

Knoxville. Tenn. Oct. 22-Judge Judson
z. Clements and James 5. Harlan, mem
bers OF the Interstate commerce COM
mission. formally convened a hearing OF
the commission In this city today TO as
certain the relationship OF the Southern
railway TO the coal mining industry In
the Tennessee--Kentucky field. The inves-
tigation is similar TO inquiries recently
made as 10 the Pennsylvania, Baltimore
and Ohio and Chesapeake and Ohio rail-
roads and their relations to the coal in
dustry
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-22
EASTERN LEAGUE DIRECTORS
MEET AT new YORK

New York. oct. 22.-The board OF di-
reotors OF the Eastern league OF profes-
sional baseball clubs met I'm executive ses-
don at the Hotel Victoria today. Presi-
dent Harry l.. Taylor OF the league said
that the board meeting would be or very
little Importance The annual meetings
OF the league will be held tomorrow at
the Victoria
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-22
DENIED A NEW TRIAL

Judge Mumford today denied defend
ants petition for new trial in the case OF
Peter Panoulias vs. Nicholas q. Cara
yanis This controversy was over pay
men' for a candy-making machine I'm
which Jury rendered a S07 Is verdict
Tor tho plaintiff The evidence produced
az the trial. - curt thinks justified
the verdict.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-22
PRESENTS CREDENTIALS
At STATE DEPARTMENT

Washington. oct. % DIR. Ramon Rem
goecha presented his credentials at the
state department today and was received
as charge OF Guatemala 60 succeed Dr.
Jorge Munoz. tho Guatemalan minister.
who died IN this city Saturday last.
The funeral OF Mr.. Munoz probably Will
be held wednesday In 81 aMtthew's Ro-
man Catholic church. IL will be a diplo-
matte funeral and n precedent be follow
ed President Roosevelt and Secretary
Root will both attend.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-22
AGED WOMAN
ENDS HER LIFE
BY DROWNING

Gloucester. Mass. Oct. 22.-Mrs. Jane
w. Varney. aged 20. committed suicide
early today by throwing herself into the
harbor.
The body was found floating near one
OF the wharves by a longshoreman. Mrs.
Varney leaves three sons. II Is believed
that she was temporarily insane.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-22
FELL ON CURB, FRACTURED SKULL

man who in an interval Of conscious
ness said his name was Thomas O'Brien
was taken Ill in front OF 200 West Ex-
change street at o'clock this after
noon and fell and struck his head on the
curbstone.
He was taken to the hospital the am
bulance surgeon diagnosing "a slight skull
fracture.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-22
Petitioner WON IN THE
ARMOUR DIVORCE SUIT

Decision for the petitioner was given by
Judge Brown In the superior court today
In the divorce case of Margaret r Ar =
mour VS.. William Armour on the grounds
OF extreme cruelty. Alimony amounting
TO sl2 a week was also allowed
Thomas F, Vance was attorney for
Mrs. Armour
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-22
lBRAHlMs cor 80 DAYS

Hassan Abrahams was sentenced 20 -
DAYS IN jail for an assault on ID. j. Fee
ney He was taking liberties with the boy
last night In an alley near Washington
street anC was arrested by Patroimsn
o. ,. reeney. who hS~Se the boy scream
from fright.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-22
PLACED ON PROBATION

Margaret Murphy pleaded guilty to be-
Ing common railer and brawler and was
paced on probation, she having several
small children to care for. The court.
however, warned her to behave herself.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-22
HELD FOR GRAND JURY

Michael Duffy a young man. was bound
He IL charged with having taken and
driven away a team owned by George
Hartman.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-22
FINED FOR STRIKING WIFE

Frank Johnson. who while drunk yes
tcrdsy struck his wife. was hnsd $50 and
costs for the assault and in the police
court s. and costs for being intoxicated.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-22
new YORK STOCK MARKET

Reported for The News-Democrat over
the private wire OF EDWARD p. Shell
DON d CO, Bankers and Brokers, Room
234, Banigan Building
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-22
the COTTON MARKET.

Reported for The News Democrat over
the private wire OF EDWARD L. SHELL
bon A co. Bankers and Brokers' Room
l34 Banigan Building.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-22
FINED FOR Assault

Caesar Micunna was fined t2o and costs
Tor an assault on Pasco Desson.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-22
BOY Is MISSING

Harry Davis. aged "a. cf star street
s reported az missing since Friday.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-22

The Me-Too Congressional Candidate Won't Receive
the Support of That Kind of Men and Is Believed
to BE In for the Biggest Defeat he Has Yet Sus-
tained Now That he Is Up Against a Really
Strong Candidate.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-06-08
MARKET IS SPOTTY
Intervals Of Idleness Between Spurts
Of Activity In One or
Another.

New York, June THE stock mar
ket today was spotty and there were
in tervals Of idleness between spurts
of activity in one or another. The
market showed no comprehensive
movement at any time, such as is evil
dent when the general public interest
Is at work. Stocks which had come
newly into favor late in the day are
the ones generally that ended nearest
the top level, while earlier favorites
were relatd to less conspicuous places
or were carried backward by the pro-
cess of realizing profits. Movements
OF individual stocks generally had some
item of gossip to accompany them
but these lacked official confirmation
and in some cases were clearly based
on surmise. st. Paul was still be.
hind on belief in coming stock sub
scripiinns rights and known approach
of new issue of New York Central
stock already authorized made the
same explanation available for the
movement in that stock.
Union Pacific was the subject OF
rumors OF distribution on Southern Pa
cific from which il would benefit by its
large holdings. Illinois Central was
affected by belief in dispute for the
control Of the property Reading and
Amalgamated Copper moved under the
influence of rumors and differences.
rise in wheat was associated
with the report of bad weather condi-
tions. Realizing, which was more or
less in evidence all day. became more
pronounced at the close of the day
and the closing was heavy.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-06-08
BULL SENTIMENT
Prevailed Throughout Entire Session
Backed Up BY Strong Demand
BY Shorts.

| Chicago. ILL.,. June 7--WHEAT--
throughout the entire session. There
was q strong demand from shorts and
/ commission houses. Continuance OF
wet weather in the northwest was The
chief strengthening factor. The early
market was influenced somewhat by
the strength Of corn and oats but later
damage of reports made the market
independently strong. Advlces We're
received of black rust in the wheat
fields of Texas, and much damage by
drought in Kansas and Nebraska.
Higher prices at Liverpool also was
bullish factor AT times the offerings
We're very liberal. local longs taking
advantage of the situation to secure
profits but the demand was so urgent
prices advanced steadily The close
was strong, July up 1872.
Trading was active and the
market strong, chiefly because Of light
country acceptances, Small local re-
ceipts and firm cables We're minor
influences Longs were free sellers,
but offerings We're readily taken by
shorts and commission houses The
close was strong, July up 1M+A.
OATS-Unusual activity prevailed
and the market was exceptionally
strong Oninitial transactions the de-
mand was so urgent prices showed
wide fluctuation, the range on July
being one cent. The chief cause for
strength being the reports of damage
TO the growing crops
An advance OF one cent in cash
oats stimulated the demand for options
and the close was strong, July up &c.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-06-08
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.

Chicago, H.. June 7.--CATTLE-
Demand today, while not sharply ac.
tive was dun and bulk sales of good
cattle showed gains of about 10 cents
from low time of the previous session
Country has been careful in market
ing its cattle this week and that trade
has moved along without any very
sharp declines is due to this fact
HOGS-All grades of hogs were
wan ed az beginning of operations but
toward close desire for hogs was some.
what dulled and the market lost nearly
all early advance. prices at close be.
ing about five cents niger than yester-
day.
HEEP-Light receipts and good de-
mand from packers resulted in adj
vance from 1895 cents for lambs
and l0.i5 cents for sheep.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-06-08
Native Indian Christians.

A company has recently been organ.
lied In Fatehargh. India. ito provide
remunerative labor for Indian Carts
tians." thus striving to overcome the
difficulty Of furnishing support tor ma
tive Christians who have become out
casts for the sake Of the Gospel. The
company is conducted on the profit
sharing plan. one-fourth OF all the
profits being divided among those in
service for six months OF more. in pro-
portion to the size Of their wages.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-06-08
Big -Four Route
BEST LIVE TO
New York, Boston
AND ALL POINTS IN TIM
East and Northeast.

indianapolis, Muncle, Cincinnati,
Dayton, Columbus, Cleveland and
points In Ohio, indiana and Illinois.
Through sIeepers from st. Louis to
New York, Boston and Washington.
Trains Leave Cairo as Follows:
No. 8--5:45 a. m. Eastern Mail and
express. Mt Carmel. Vlncennes, Par
Is. Danville. indianapolis. Cincinnati
New York. Boston. Direct connection
with the famous Knickerbocker Spec
lal 50 .-,ft
No. 1900 p. m. Mall and express
Carmi. Evansville, vincennes, Indian.
apolis, Louisville, Chicago, Terre
Haute and Cincinnati. Buffet Sleep
ing car Cairo to Chicago
No. $3.50 a. N. Local accommo-
dalton, Mound City, Grand Chain. VI.
emma and Harrisburg. a-ys n
Trains Arrive at Cairo az FoIiows:
No. $3.50 D. m. Harrisburg, VI
emma and Cairo Accommodation. 81
No. 3-11:35 a. m Chicago and
! Cairo mail and express. or
No. Y-S:5O p. N. DahViie tno
Cairo mail and express. .s -
No. runs daily, other trains daily
except Sunday.
For fun Information and particulars
as 10 rates, tickets. limits. etc. call
% or write Elmer Smith, ticket agent.
4. II. Hardy. T. P. A., Cairo. H.. c.
=. Hilleary. A. q. p. A.. st Louis. Mo