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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-04
THE THAW CASE RECALLS
GENERAL SICkLE'S LETTER

The Thaw case recalls the famous trag-
edy in Washington after the war, when
General Daniel +. Slckles shot and killed
Francis Barton Key. a descendant OF the
author of THE Star Spangled Banner"
Key had been intimate with Sickles'
wife. Sickles was defended by f. NJ.
Staunton, the famous war secretary, and
was acquitted
Several months after the case had ended
Mrs. Sickles rejoined her husband His
tendency, as II was called, who condemned
vigorously by month wohty people, but
throughout this storm OF criticism which
was directed at him Sickles was unmoved
He said that he loved his wife, and that
desNite the unpleasant episode OF their
life, he believed her place was with him.
and her rightful husbands place with
her. This was his celebrated answer to his
friends:
my own act, done without consultation
with any relative. connection, friend or
adviser. - Whatever blame. II any, be-
longs to the step should fall upon me.
II am prepared TO defend what | have
done before the only tribunal / recognize
as having the slightest claim to turis-
diction over the srbiect-my own con-
II am not aware OF any statute or code
or morals which makes II infamous to
forgive woman; nor is IL usual TO make
our domestic life a subject OF consulta-
tfon with friends, no matter how near or
dear TO us. And | cannot allow even ALI
the world combined to dictate TO mo the
reputation OF my wife when | think n
right TO forgive her and restore her TO
my confidence and protection.
III / ever failed TO cOmnrehapd tbo
utterly desolate position OF an Of
tending through penitent woman-the
hopeless future. with it's dark possi-
bilities or danger to which she is
doomed when prescribed as an out
cast--I can now see plainly enough
in the almost universal howl OF de-
nunciation with which she is fol-
lowed to my household, the misery
and peril from which l have rescued
the mother OF my child.
And, although II is very sad for
me TO incur the blame OF friends and
the reproaches OF many wise and godd
people, l shall strive to prove TO all
who may feel any interest in me that.
IL 1 am the first man who has ven
tured to say TO the world that an
erring wife and mother may be for
given and redeemed. I'm spite OF all
obstacles in my path, the good re-
suits OF this example shall entitle Il to
the Imitation of the generous and
| the commendation OF the just
There are many who think that
an act Of duty, proceeding solely from
! affection which can only be com
| pretended I'm the heart OF a husband
and father, Is to be fatal to my pro-
| fessional political and osial stand
ing III this be so, then so be it,"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-04
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE.

Providence. Oct. 4th 1906.
The undersigned hereby gives notice
that she has been appointed by the
municipal court OF the city of Provi-
dence. administratrix OF the estate OF
Giuseppe Cesani late OF said Provi-
dence. deceased. and has given bond
according 10 law.
All persons having claims against
said estate are hereby notified to file
the same In the Office Of the clerk OF
said court within six months from the
date OF the first advertisement hereof
MARIA CESANI,
Charles IL. Mulhearn,
75 Westminster street
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-04
AMATEUR NIGHT At THE IMPERIAL

The following amateur performers are
booked to appear at the Imperial tonight
in connection with the regular show:
John Ingham and VALLEY Bowers. I'm a
"Bit OF Everything" John Francis. con-
tortionist; Miss ollie Shaw. singer and
dancer: Henry Patry. Hebrew comedian !:
Theodore Miller dancer: Fred RandeH
singer: Gafney Brothers. clog dancers, and
n. w. Thornton. sweet singer. This pro-
gram covers n wide range and ought to
srove highly entertaining. The usual
number of prizes will be distributed
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-04
CIRCUIT MANAGERS PLEASED

On Monday Harry Martell. eastern rep
resentative of the Empire Circuit com
pany. and James H. Curtin OF New York
chairman OF the railroad committed for
the shows that play at the Imperial the
atre. spent the day in this city. inspect
ing the work OF the local manager. ON
leaving they expressed themselves as
highly pleased with the city, the man
ner In which the house is conducted and
the rapid growth of the houses popu-
larity, stating that the present business
was two months ahead Of what they had
exppctpd
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-04
Y. N. c. A. NIGHT SCHOOL

Several changes have been made in the
faculty OF the Y. NJ. c. A. night school
AS IL now stands II is as follows: Arith-
metic, Frank Steere: electricity, Henry
F. Kinds. banjo. mandolin and guitar,
Arthur c. Moore: sign writing Albert
Maxfield; mechanical drawing, A. j.
Loepsinger; bookkeeping and penman-
ship, Harry w. Small; English, Henry
II. Won Bargen; plan reading, Harry A.
Slocumb reading mechanical drawings,
Frank L. Wilder; electricity for boys.
Chester w. Whitman.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-04
OPENED TODAY

Worcester. Mass. oct 4-The Ssd an
nual convention OF the Massachusetts,
Woman's Christian Temperance union
met i'm Trinity church here today and will
last through tomorrow. The early ses-
sions today were taken up with an execu-
tive session.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-04
HOPE FOR THE
EMTOMbED. men
IS DIMINISHING

Bluefelds. w. Va, Oct. 4.-The latest
accounts received here Indicate that the
rescners have been unable to reach the
entombed minrs in the West Fork mines
of the Pocohontas Collieries. II is sup
posed that 20 or 30 men are entombed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-04
SISS0h GIVEN ENDORSEMENT
CcontInued from pare ono }

OF the state state supervision and exam
ination Of our savings banks and trust
companies. the repeal OF the caucus law
applying 90 certain cities OF the state:
a state police subject 90 the control Of
the governor who should be held RESPONSE
BILE for the enforcement VI law Ia towns
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-04
DIED

coNNoRs-rn this city. on the 4th inst
Mary. wife Of the late Charles Connors
Funeral from her late residence 20 oak
street. Saturday. oct. s. at $50 a m.
Mass at St Mays church. Broadway. at
a. m. Relatives and friends are In
vited TO attend.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-04
THE MAN WITH the AXE"

"The Man with the Axe" will be the
topic OF the address at the mems meeting
at Y NJ. c. A. next Sunday at o'clock.
Rev. NJ. L. Gregg, who has just come to
this section from the state OF Maine. will
be the speaker: and there will be special
music.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-04
INSPECTOR BUTTS NOW

The board OF aldermen this afternoon
approved the appointment OF George l..
Butts as sanitary inspector OF the health
department.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-04

Doctor-Have you any idea OF how
you. caught this terrible cold7
Patient think II was my cloak.
Doctor-Too thin. eh7
Patient-No. N was n last winter one.
and I didn't care TO wear it.-lllus-
trated Bits.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-04
The GRAIN MARKET
COTTON CLOSED STEADY

New York. oct. 4-Cotton spot closed
quiet and steady. 10 points advance; mid
ding uplands 1876; middlng gulf 1890;
sales 5000 bales.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-04
new YORK STOCK MARKET

Reported for The News Democrat over
the private wire Of EDWARD =. SHELL
DON CO.. Bankers and Brokers. Room
234, Banigan Building.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-04
THE COTTON MARKET.

Reported for The News Democrat over
the private wire of EDWARD L. SHELL
DON & CO, Bankers and Brokers. Room
234, Banigan Building.
The daily tribune., 1906-08-28
RAILROAD RATE
BILL N EFFECT
Death-Like Blow is Delivered
to Pass Holders Refrig-
orator Lines Quit.
PRIVATE LINES CLOSE UP.
None of the Companies Can
Furnish Certificate Telling
the Cost of Operation
Per Mile.

New York. Aug 2s The railroad
rate bill. which plays havoc with
pass holders went into effect at mid.
night last night The Law applies to
all railroads doing 40 interstate
business. According to the law the
roads we're expected to have nled with
the commissioners BY 1nidnight . Ger.
ticfiats sho wing the full cost Of ship.
ping from point 70 point; also what
items 60 to make up this cost.
1t IL stated thst rot single company
was able to comply fully with the
provisions Of the law. Az result Of
the growing public sentiment against
private car lines aud in conseq uence
of the p DIVISIONS Of the new railroad
rate law. the Union Pacific has de-.
cided to abolish Its private refriaera.
tor line and 1t Is likely other roads
will do the same in the near future.
The daily tribune., 1906-08-28
ROOSEVELT TURNS
PRES. PALMA down /
U. S. Chief Executive SAYS
Cuban President Must
Rely on Himself.
CAN'T NURSE IT LONGER
Teddy Will Tolerate Any Other
Government Provided it
Can Maintain Peace
full Conditions.

= Warrington. Aug. 2S--President
Roc ssvelt 10 determined that President
PAluA Of Cnba shall stand or fall
on his own strength ~ the United
States will no longer play the part
Of nurse of the young republic. 40
oordipg to the same authority three
companies Of infantry could be sent
to the island on abort notice and
subdue the rebellion.
II 10 said the president 10 tired
Of tue attitude of Cuba ~ he believes
It to be one 10 be leaning on the
Plat smendment He will recognize
any other administration that is able
and willing to maintain peaceful gov.
ernment and not to be continually
calling upon the U1ited States gov
ernment for assistance.
The daily tribune., 1906-08-28
PRESIDENT COMPUTES
AN OFFICERS SENTENCE

Washington. Aug. 2s-The presi.
dent has comm uted the ssntence OF
dismissal to . loss Of 25 files In line OF
rank In the case OF Lieut.. Sidney
Smith. Sixteenth infantry. who WAS
recently tried by eourtmArtial IN the
Philippines on the charge Of drpnk-
snnesa on duty and conduct pre1udi.
cal to military discipline.
The daily tribune., 1906-08-28
FAMOUS STRIKE BREAKER
AT HIS WORK AGAIN

New York. Aug 2S- James Farley
the strike breaker. hiss contracted to
break tho street railway strike In 'Saa
Francisco and late last night shipped
two train loads Of strike breakers out
of New jersey over the Lake Shore.
1t 10 estimated that 800 men wefe in
the two trains that consisted OF ten
oars each Another batch Of men
will leave for Frihoo today.
The daily tribune., 1906-08-28

FIXING GROUNDS Street Com.
missioner Mackey 10 clearing the half
block Of ground near the AoCandloss
school house for tho c.nton drills of
the Odd Fellows. In October the
grand lodge meeting Of that order
will be held In this city and It was
desired to have the drill grounds
located ~ near the center Of tbe city
~ possible. 70 thst the largest num.
bsr Of spectators could gather Il
wss TALKED at hrst TO have the driiis
pulled o6 on the raoc oourse. bus
u was later decided that the 10.
cation was too far away and that the
ground would he too sandy.
The daily tribune., 1906-08-28
TROOPS HAVE BEEN
ORDERED TO CELEBRATE

OsAwatomie. Kans Aug. 28--Two
troops OF cavalry. under command Of
Major George Morgan. have been
ordered to the homo of the late John
Brown by the secretary Of war from
Fort Riley to take part In the cels.
bration of the 6ftieth anniversary
Of the battle Of Osawatomie. which
will continue three days. Vice Presi.
dent Fairbanks will make 80 address
Thursday.
The daily tribune., 1906-08-28
Woman Murdered.

Now York. Aug 28- Mrs. Annie
Moore was murdered in = furnished
room on ssoond street today. Her
body wAs badly slssb:s aud ripped and
the whols room was blood bespsttsr.
ed. James Moore. wig claims to be
hsr husband. 10 uuder arrest ~ . sus.
pect 70 the crime.
The daily tribune., 1906-08-28
sEoUREp ssoo-. Th. oommI.,,

SECURED $500 The comm lttee
appoi iutsd BY the subordinate lodge Of
ODD Follows to raise money for the
snssrsainmsnt Of the grand lodge.
rsports that $500 has been secured
and that the outlook 10 sood TO raise
another hundred or 10 BY the time Of
the meeting.
The daily tribune., 1906-08-28
Bryan Refuses Special.

New York. Au-. 2s-W. J. Bryan
has refused the offer Of the New York
and New Haven railroad to travel In
. special car upon bis return from .
ionr around the world He has de.
cided 10 make bis day trips In chair
car and his night sIips ip . Pullman.
The daily tribune., 1906-08-28
Win Open Port.

Washington. Aug. 2s-Ths Japan.
ese government has advised the state
department that 1t will open the port
OF Dainy to the commerce of all nA.
tions on September next.
The daily tribune., 1906-08-28

Dance iu Morgan hall Wednesday
svsuisu. Admiasios. 7S ossts. bs.sl
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-01-03
GREENSBORO.

Lena Holmes is visiting in Boston for
few days.
Mrs. Robert Wiley returned to her
home in Waterville, Saturday.
Henry Patterson of Cambridge is visit.
ing his daughter Mrs. B. M. Wiley.
]. H. Elliot and son of Hyde Park,
Mass, who have been spending few
days at DR.. F. c. Kinney's, returned to
their home Monday.
Fred Messer and George Porter were
in Glover, Wednesday, on businesses.
John Gebbie, an old and highly respect.
ed citizen of the town, died Tuesday at
he home OF his daughter, Mrs. G. w.
Lumsden, where he has been cared for the
past few months. The deceased came
from Scotlasd II years ago and has
reside d in Greensboro ever since. He
leaves beside the daughter, Mrs. Lums
den, two sons, Thomas Gebbie OF this
town and George Gebbie OF Ryegate. and
several grandchildren. The funeral was
held Thursday, Rev. John Hood attend
ing. Interment was in the family lot
n ar East Craftsbury.
The manv friends in this town OF Mr..
and Mrs. Charles King of Glover were
panied to learn OF Mrs. Kings death
Sunday morning. She was formerly
Miss Carrie Boardman of Greensboro
and had host of friends here.
Erwin Billiard is moving into the
Benjamin tt nement.
Roy Young and wife are in Greensboro
again after years sojourn in Glover.
Rev. John Hood was in Cambridge,
Mass, last week for short visit to his
family.
A. E. and Joe Debrune were called to
st. Johnsbury last week by the death OF
their brother-in-law, Mr.. Carson.
Miss Flanders is assisting in the post
Office.
Abner Hill and family and George
Rogers family are improving.
Mrs Eunice Hopkins died of apoplexy
Tuesday at the home OF her daughter,
Mrs. 1. D. Magoon. The funeral was
held Thursday, Rev. R. ]. Barton attend
ing, end be remains were taken to Iras.
hurgh for interment. The deceased was
II years old.
J. D. Wilson is on the sick list, also
Rev. N. A. Ross.
James Aston is sick with measles at
the home OF his daughter, Mrs. c. P.
Garter.
R. A. Richie has been laid up Tor few
days by getting rusty nail in bis foot
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-01-03
KIRBY.

Arthur Wilkins and family spent Sun
day and Monday at St. Johnsbury.
Mrs. Vinton has returned from Burke
where she has been to visit her brother,
Jonathan Hunter, who is seriously i'll.
Mrs: Frank Balenger has returned to
Wells River after Spending the holiday s
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel
Davis.
E. Hovey spent several days at st.
Johnsbury last week.
The community was saddened by the
death of Mrs. Priest Parker, which oc.
CURED at her late home Tuesday OF last
week alter long illness She leaves an
aged husband and one son, who have the
sympathy OF all in their bereavement.
James Lamond has several men at
wo,k on the farm recently purchased by
hun OF W. P. RUSSELL fitting lumber Tor
the house be expects to build in the early
spring.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Robinson and
family have the sympathy of the entire
community in the death of their son
Thomas, which occurred at their home
Dec. 90 after long and painful illness.
The funeral was Tuesday, interment
at Lyndon Centre.
David Nickerson visited friends at Bur-
lington last week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-01-03
NORTH DANVILLE,

Homer Stanton was home from East
Barnet tor the New Year.
Miss Florence Johnson OF st. Johnsbury
was at w. H. Stanton's over Sunday.
Mrs. L. M, Franklin of St. Johnsbury
Center visited her sister, NJ s. ]. P.
Weeks, recently.
Mrs Jack Miller returned from a visit
to her brother in Youngstown, Ohio,
Thursday.
Miss Buchanan has been quite i'll at H.
B. Wards tor a few days.
The W. c. T. U. will hold its meeting
with Mrs. ]. P. Weeks Thursday at 80
p. m. Topic: personal work and Wo-
men in Government" John 1, 40-46;
Judge 4. 40; Rom. l6, 1 6 Miss Hat
tie Parker will lead the devotional meet
ing. There will be song by Mrs. F. E.
Bickford. roll call; women in the Bible;'
short address, What is the ". c. T. U.
doing, what has it done and how can 1T
do more?" by Mrs. George Drew
Would womans ballot bel p the temper.
ance cause ?" Mrs. S. K Huse, followed
by discussion; duet by Miss Hattie Par.
ker and Mrs. Weeks.
The Ladies' Aid Society will hold a
sociabe at the Free Baptist church yes
try Wednesday afternoon aud evening,
Jan. 10. Ladies are requ sttd to come
prepared to tie puff and do other sew
ing.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-01-03
PASSUMPSIc.
A Surprise Party,

Grange hal was the scene of a very
pleasant affair Friday evening, when Mr..
and Mrs. Alfred Symes were given sur
prise party in honor of their 3Oth we'd
ding anniversary. There was a short
program, after which Rev. A. S. Gilbert
in very pleasing manner presented Mr..
and Mrs. Symes with dinner set of 112
pieces, table linen consisting OF two
dozen napkins and a table cloth, four
pairs of lace curtains, two rose vases,
aud about $40 in money. Mrs. Stan ord q,
a sister OF Mr.. Symes whose anniversary
OF her marriage with Edwin Moore,
occurred on the same date was presented
with set OF silver teaspoons and some
money from her brothers, and sisters. 1t
was perfect surprise to all concerned.
About rs were present, which was large
number considering the rain and bad
roads. Cake and coffee was served and
all report a fine time. Among those
present from out of town were Mr.. and
Mrs. Elmer Svmes of Groveton, Mrs.
William Byrant OF Montpelier, Mrs. LIE
roy Aver of Lyndon.
Next Saturday afternoon at two
"
meeting of the church. All those interest
ed in the work OF the church are invited.
The week of prayer will be observed
next week.
Mrs. S. P. Pinney was in Hyde Park
last week on business trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Symes of Grove
ton, who came to spend Christmas with
Mrs. Symes' parents, Mr.. and Mrs. AL.
fred Symes, remained to attend the
anniversary. and did not return home
until New Years day. Their daughter
is still with her grandparents.
Mrs. Belle Thayer spent Sun day with
friends in St. Johnsbury.
Miss Eva Clifford ofDorchester, Mass,
and Miss Annie Thyng, who is attend
ing the business college OF Bryant &
Stratton, spent the holidays at J. D.
1hyng's.
Miss Cora Whitcher is with her par.
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Whtcher, for a
short vacation. She will return to her
school in Wells River, Saturday.
]. H. Wark, who has been quitel sick
for the past two weeks is slowly recov-
ering.
Albert Granger, who had the misfor.
ture to injure his leg while handling
lime at Ide's elevator, Thursday, has re-
turned to his work, though quite lame
as yet.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson OF Albany
spent Sunday with Mrs Anderson's sis.
ter, Mrs. c. r. King. cah'n. ,..i =
c. R. King was called to Barton Mon.
day on account OF the sudden death OF
his step'mol her. Heart failure was the
cause OF her death.
DR.. Ernest Gilbert of Boston spent
Christmas week with with his parents,
Rev. and Mrs. A. S. Gilbert, returning
home Nd onday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-01-03
The First Electric Train.

The earliest public trial of a passen-
ger boat driven by an electric motor
was that conducted by Professor ia
cobb Of st. Petersburg in the year 1888,
though for four years previously he
had successfully experimental with
electric traction in the privacy Of his
own grounds. The trial of Jacobs
vessel took place on the Neva and was
witnessed by vast crowd Of people.
The boat was twenty eight feet long
and ten feet wide and carried fourteen
persons,
1t was not untilsfour years later that
we find any record of passenger car
riage driven by electricity on land, and
in this case the inventor was Alexan-
der Davidson Of Edinburgh The car
riage was sixteen feet long by seven
feet wide and was impelled for a mile
and half at the rate of four miles an
hour on the Edinburgh and Glasgow
railway,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-01-03
NEW S OTE S

1t is reported that DR.. Galloway of
the department of agriculture has saw
ed the winter lettuce industry by de-
veloping stock of plants immune to
the forcing house diseases that have
been prevalent of late years.
The South African goat, Sultan,
sheared eighteen and half pounds of
mohair at one clipping. This is said to
be the record in this country and prob
ably the worlds record
According to California statistics,
during the last season 1917, $4,000
pounds Of green fruit were shipped
east as compared with 135,110,000
pounds for the season before, a gain of
62,0S2,000 pounds.
Wood distillation as a means of
utilizing waste in numbering is mat
ter of growing interest in this country.
While expressing high appreciation of
Mr.. Burbank and giving all due credit
for his real achievements in plant
growing, more than one of our agri-
cultural journals is scoring the fad OF
"Burbankitis" that has recently swept
through the press.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-01-03

Many of the devices by which mill
tary Indifference to life has been ma
tured and sustained are curious. In
ancient Athens the public temples
were closed to those who refused mill
tary service, who deserted their ranks
or lost their bucklers, while law con
strained such offenders to sit for three
days in the public forum dressed in
the garments Of women. Many Spar
tan mother would stab her son who
came back alive from a defeat, and
such man, if he escaped his mother,
was debarred not only from public Of
fees, but from marriage, exposed to the
blows of all who chose to strike him,
compelled to dress in mean clothing
and to wear his beard negligently
trimmed. - In. the same way "a horse
soldier1Who fled or lost his shield or re-
ceived wound in any save the front
part of the body was by law prevented
from ever afterward appearing in pub
lie.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-01-03
Salt, the CiviIizer,

The use of salt as necessary sup
plement to diet has had much Influence
In shaping the civilization and explora.
ton Of the world. 1t is most probable
that the oldest trade routes were ere.
ated for the salt traffic, as salt and
incense formed the chief necessaries
of the ancient days. This was certain.
ly the case with the caravan routes in
Libya and the Sahara, while the mines
of north India were the center Of a
large trade before the time of Alexan-
der.
Another interesting fact is that salt
has played a considerable part in the
distribution Of man. When it became
absolutely necessary to him, as it did
at an early stage Of his development,
he was forced to migrate to places
where it could be obtained. This
brought him to the seashore, where he
gained his ideas of maritime commerce
Lastly, the preservative effects Of salt
on flesh food made long oceanic voy.
ages possible and thus opened up the
world to commerce and civilization.